Daddy! Come Home for Dinner!-Chapter 566: Who Is Born Resilient

"Dad, being able to protect me now, I’m already... I’m already very grateful." Ye Fei said through tears, "After all... it’s been many years, many years since anyone protected me."

These words instantly made Ye Dezhang feel deeply saddened.

He knew that Ye Fei wasn’t just talking about these past five years.

Even when she was at home in the past, he hadn’t been able to protect her.

Ye Dezhang felt extremely guilty in his heart.

"You don’t know, five years ago when I was thrown out of the hotel, I really... really understood that from then on, I could only rely on myself, I was all I had. I told myself at that time, no matter what the future holds, I have to grit my teeth and get through it."

"I’ve survived 19 years, I can definitely handle the years to come. When I first came alone to B City, there was a time I was so miserable I almost committed suicide, just to end it all. That way, I wouldn’t have to suffer so much anymore."

"After all, since I came into this world, I’ve never had a day of peace, constantly anxious, always trying to find a way out for myself. I thought, if I died, I wouldn’t have to worry about these things anymore, wouldn’t have to struggle so hard."

"Ye Fei!" Ye Dezhang exclaimed, losing his voice.

He hadn’t expected Ye Fei to go through such difficult times.

"Don’t listen to her nonsense! With her personality, would she really think of dying?" Xu Huizhen didn’t believe it at all.

"Yes, my personality, wasn’t it honed by you and Ye Ning? Who’s born resilient?" Ye Fei laughed bitterly, "If I wasn’t strong enough, I wouldn’t have survived until now. I’ve been forced into being like a weed, scraping by to make a living for myself, to seize opportunities."

"Dad, you standing up for me now, I’m already very satisfied, very grateful." Ye Fei said.

"Don’t say that, I’m ashamed to face you." Ye Dezhang said in a deep voice.

"No matter how well you’ve lived in B City, that’s what you’ve earned, what you deserve. I didn’t know you suffered so much grievance." Ye Dezhang wiped his face, "I’m ashamed to face you any longer."

"Originally, your mom and I came to find you. Now that we’ve found you and seen you’re well, that’s enough. As for the rest, I have no face to say anything more." Ye Dezhang’s face flushed red.

Turning his head, he said gruffly to Xu Huizhen, "Let’s go, we’re heading back to Ye City!"

"Ye Fei is right, you’re her mother, and Ye Ning is her sister, she can’t possibly sue you." Ye Dezhang said.

Ye Fei’s lips curled into a cold smirk.

Ye Dezhang was reminding her that they’re family, to settle things privately without going to court.

Even now, Ye Dezhang was still shielding Xu Huizhen and Ye Ning.

Ye Fei was thankful she had met Zhao Gushen; if it had been that Boss Liu instead,

she would only have suffered this ordeal in vain.

Thankfully, she never had high hopes for anything.

Because she had no expectations, listening to Ye Dezhang’s every word now left her clear-headed and not more disappointed.

"You clearly knew why Ye Fei left, you never told me, and yet you dare come here to find Ye Fei!" Ye Dezhang pulled Xu Huizhen up, "How do you have the face to look her in the eye now!"

"Don’t you have nightmares at night? Taking Ye Fei’s money, enjoying the good life these five years, don’t you feel any guilt?" Ye Dezhang said angrily.

"That’s not her money!" Xu Huizhen was truly infuriated.

It was clearly Ye Ning’s, how could all the credit go to Ye Fei!

"Then whose is it, tell me!" Ye Dezhang didn’t believe her, thinking Xu Huizhen was just being stubborn.

"It’s... it’s..." Xu Huizhen was inwardly conflicted but couldn’t bring herself to mention Ye Ning.

If she said it, Ye Ning would be ruined!

She had to think of Ye Ning!

"Ha!" Ye Dezhang sneered, "Can’t say it, can you? How do you have the nerve!"

"Pack your things, we’re going back to Ye City today!" Ye Dezhang said.

Xu Huizhen immediately shouted, "No way! We can’t go back."

Xu Huizhen grabbed Ye Dezhang’s arm, "Have you forgotten what Ning Ning instructed us? We still need to find a lawyer!"

"Find one in Ye City!" Ye Dezhang replied, "I refuse to believe that lawyers in Ye City aren’t as good. Furthermore, the matter in question was originally the restaurant’s negligence, so compensation is deserved. But even if a court decides, it wouldn’t be an exaggerated million per person. Whatever is due, we’ll pay it. The court won’t wrong us, won’t scam us."

"The amount to be compensated is outlined in legal provisions. Even if he’s a renowned lawyer from Beijing, he can’t exaggerate a thousand to a million." Ye Dezhang’s mind was surprisingly clear-headed now.

This only proved that he had been pretending to be confused before.

He actually understood it well but just didn’t want to acknowledge it.

"Why should we pay money!" Xu Huizhen shrieked, "Ning Ning already said it’s someone intentionally framing our restaurant!"

"It must be a competitor’s malicious attack, our restaurant is being set up, why should we give money to those extorting us!" Xu Huizhen wasn’t pleased at all.

Ye Dezhang sneered, "The money you spend on lawyers in B City might even be more than what you’d compensate the guests."

Xu Huizhen was taken aback, is that so?

"Ye Fei, you’ve been in B City for five years, is that right?" Ye Dezhang turned to ask.

Ye Fei had no desire to get involved in this matter.

She simply said, "It is like that. Small lawyers are cheap but useless, and they lack connections. Famous ones are expensive, but otherwise, why would they work so hard to become renowned lawyers?"

"Moreover, our lawyers here don’t just focus on professional ability, but also on networking in the circle." Ye Fei explained.

"Renowned lawyers in Beijing handle big cases. Leaving aside major social cases, there are lawsuits between celebrities and major companies. However, these lawyers are originally based in B City, so they’re familiar with the networks in B City."

"But Ye City is far away, and no matter how famous a lawyer is, if they’ve never worked in Ye City, they might not understand its nuances as well as local lawyers do."

"Isn’t there a saying that goes, a strong dragon can’t suppress a local snake?" Ye Fei explained.

Ye Dezhang nodded in agreement, "You make a good point. After living in a big city, your perspective is indeed different."

Then, turning to Xu Huizhen, he said, "Did you hear that? We’d be better off finding a lawyer in Ye City. Anyway, even if we go to court, it’s on our turf in Ye City; lawyers there have a better understanding of the local scene. What can a big-shot lawyer from Beijing do? If he’s unfamiliar with Ye City, could he really outwit a lawyer who has roots there?"

"We’ll go back and find the best lawyer in Ye City, who has good relations across the board. Why should we fear a lawyer coming from Beijing?" Ye Dezhang said.