Ye Chen rolled down the car window and smiled at the security guard. "Uncle Tang, it's me, Xiao Ye. I need to head back to grab a few things; I'll be out in a moment."
"Oh, it's Xiao Ye! Go on in. You can park in spots 6, 7, 9, 8, 10, 11, or 12—take your pick. That's a nice car you've got there. Did you land a job as a driver? You don't have to work so hard, you know. Doesn't Zhenzhen's company still need a vice president? You should just go work there." Tang An, the security guard, beamed as soon as he saw it was Ye Chen.
Since he was one of their own, he was free to enter.
Ye Chen offered a faint smile. "Thanks for the offer, Uncle Tang, but I'm really not cut out for Zhenzhen's company. Also, thank you for renting me the place at such a low price. I'm moving out. I'm leaving early, so there's no need to return the deposit."
Indeed, this security guard, Tang An, was a legendary local landlord who owned an entire building in the complex; he only worked as a guard because he found life at home boring.
By a stroke of fate, Ye Chen had once saved Tang An's life.
Tang An had always been grateful, not only renting his property to Ye Chen at a discount but also harboring hopes of making Ye Chen his son-in-law.
Tang An's daughter, Tang Zhen, was three years older than Ye Chen. She had fallen for the handsome young man at first sight, often bringing him delicious food every few days.
Although Tang Zhen was beautiful, possessed a great figure, and had a refined temperament—and Tang An was a good man—Ye Chen had politely declined their advances.
Ever since that night, Su Ningwei had occupied his heart, and he didn't want to lead Tang Zhen on.
Saving Tang An had been a mere gesture of convenience, and Ye Chen had never given it a second thought.
At the time, his family's situation had been so dire that Ye Chen felt he wasn't worthy of the Tang family, nor did he have any interest in romance; his only focus had been making money.
Most importantly, Ye Chen felt no spark for Tang Zhen. Spending a lifetime with someone was a serious matter, and he naturally wanted to be with someone who moved his heart.
When Tang An heard that Ye Chen was moving out, he grew anxious. If Ye Chen left, where would he find such a perfect son-in-law?
"You're moving out? Where to? Does the new job provide room and board?" Tang An asked urgently.
"Yes, it does. I have urgent matters to attend to, so I'll head in now," Ye Chen replied with a nod.
Ye Chen didn't want to elaborate. After all, Su Ningwei was a public figure, and being an unwed mother was not exactly a glorious matter for her.
Watching the rear of Ye Chen's car, Tang An felt even more desperate.
He had hoped to secure the advantage by being close to the source.
They say that when a woman pursues a man, it's like piercing a thin layer of paper.
As long as Ye Chen and Tang Zhen spent time together, sparks of love were bound to fly.
Who would have thought Ye Chen would move away?
It was so hard to find a young man that both he and his daughter were satisfied with.
He naturally couldn't bear to give up so easily.
With that thought, Tang An immediately called Tang Zhen, telling her to come over and stop him.
Ye Chen returned to his place and packed his belongings.
After a quick shower and changing into a clean, crisp outfit, he grabbed his two bags and headed downstairs, ready to check out his new home.
He had only descended one floor when he heard the rapid clicking of high heels.
The person approaching was Tang Zhen, who had rushed over. She was stunning, with exquisite makeup and fair skin.
She wore a black-and-white professional skirt that accentuated her curves, with black silk stockings hugging her long, straight legs.
Her hair was elegantly pinned up, giving her the air of a capable, sophisticated woman.
A faint, elegant scent of perfume drifted through the air.
Tang Zhen gripped the railing with one hand and blocked Ye Chen's path with the other, panting slightly as she asked, "X-Xiao Chen, are you really moving out?"
"Yes, I've already spoken to Uncle Tang. Thank you both for looking after me all this time." Ye Chen paused and nodded in reply.
He felt a bit puzzled; why was Tang Zhen here during work hours?
Tang Zhen grew anxious. "My dad said you're going to be a driver? I happen to need a driver, too. You can name your salary, and I'll provide room and board. Come work for me, okay?"
"Sister Zhenzhen, thank you for your kindness, but I'm not going to be a driver. I'm going to take care of my wife and child," Ye Chen replied.
So, Tang An had tipped her off. It seemed he needed to be clear about this.
Tang Zhen froze. The old man's intelligence was clearly inaccurate.
How could Ye Chen pass up a vice president position to be a driver?
Wait...
What did he just say he was going to do?
Take care of his wife and child?!!
"What did you just say you were going to do?" Tang Zhen wondered if she had misheard.
Ye Chen said every word clearly: "I'm moving in with my wife and child so I can take care of them."
"You have a wife and child? I didn't mishear that, did I?" Tang Zhen looked at him in disbelief.
Tang Zhen was stunned!
She had only been away on a business trip for a week, and her home had been "stolen."
Ye Chen actually had a wife and children?
Impossible!
Absolutely impossible!
Ye Chen's private life was incredibly clean.
Tang Zhen frowned. Could Ye Chen have gone off to become a stepfather for someone else?
Ye Chen replied, "You heard me right. I have a wife and children, and they are still waiting for me to return to the hospital."
"Look, are you short on money? If you are, I have plenty. Whatever she can give you, I can give you too. There's no need to go be a stepfather. Xiao Chen, I truly like you. Even though I'm three years older than you, everyone says that a woman three years your senior is like holding a golden brick. I'm my father's only daughter; all of my family's assets will be yours in the future."
Tang Zhen was anxious and abandoned all pretense of modesty, pouring out her confession in one breath.
Ye Chen was amused by Tang Zhen. "Sister Zhenzhen, I have always regarded you as an older sister and have no other thoughts. I am not short on money right now, nor am I becoming a stepfather. Besides, what she can give me, you truly cannot."
"What did she give you? A house or a car?" Tang Zhen challenged, unconvinced.
Ye Chen replied, "Neither. It's three children."
Tang Zhen's eyes widened, and she said with an expression of disbelief, "Three children?!! Are you sure they are all your biological children? Don't get scammed. The prettier a woman is, the better she is at lying."
"Yes, I am sure they are my biological children." Ye Chen smiled. Tang Zhen seemed to have forgotten that she was also a beautiful woman.
Tang Zhen deflated instantly, never expecting that Ye Chen already had three biological children with another woman.
It seemed she had no chance at all.
If she had known, she wouldn't have played hard to get; she should have just gotten Ye Chen drunk and taken him then and there.
Sigh, the seeds of her love had been scalded to death before they could even sprout.
"Then... can we still keep in touch?" Tang Zhen asked, somewhat unwilling to let go.
Tang Zhen didn't know why, but she just didn't want to become a stranger to Ye Chen like this. If only she had met Ye Chen sooner.
Even if they couldn't be lovers, staying by Ye Chen's side as an older sister didn't seem so bad.
Ye Chen knew what was on Tang Zhen's mind, so he replied tactfully, "Sister Zhenzhen, you are too beautiful. You know how women tend to lack a sense of security; I'm afraid my wife would overthink things and get jealous. So, unless there is something important, let's keep in touch less often."
A man with a wife and children needed to maintain a certain distance from other members of the opposite sex to avoid making his wife feel uneasy or insecure.
Postpartum mood swings were significant, and if not handled well, a new mother could easily develop postpartum depression.
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