Xiao Shuo was unable to celebrate with Ye Tong. When Zheng Cai saw those reports, she was overjoyed as well. She invited a group of wealthy socialites for a gathering. Among them was Mrs. Wang, who had always praised Ye Yuning’s competence. Now, she fawningly said to Zheng Cai, "You truly have a gift! How on earth did you raise your daughters? Each one is more impressive than the last!" Mrs. Jiang chimed in, "Indeed! Your adopted daughter was already so capable, and now your biological daughter is just as remarkable." "I hear Ye Tong is attending the Bugelang Exhibition tomorrow? My husband mentioned it’s quite a prestigious event. Yuning attended it before, and now your own daughter is too. That’s truly remarkable!" Zheng Cai became the object of everyone’s envy. After all, few children from wealthy families were genuinely hardworking and ambitious. Unless groomed as successors and turning out somewhat capable, most were just spoiled and undisciplined. Zheng Cai basked in their flattery, feeling quite satisfied. She replied modestly, "Well, it did take considerable effort on my part. I just feel I’ve wronged Tongtong; the poor child suffered so much growing up, unlike Yuning," she sighed. At the mention of Ye Yuning, she merely sighed. This reminded several ladies of the recent marriage alliance with the Qin Family. They weren’t entirely clear on the truth of that matter. One lady, unaware of the full story, remarked, "That child is rather ungrateful, isn’t she?" "Alas, it’s my fault for not raising her well," Zheng Cai said, her voice laced with pain. Seeing this, the other ladies also began to feel a degree of resentment towards Ye Yuning. After all, Zheng Cai had raised her. Now that Yuning was independent, did she intend to sever ties with them? Even if the Ye Family’s rise was partly due to her, the debt of one’s upbringing is immeasurable. Her actions were truly disheartening. At this moment, these ladies conveniently forgot they had been among those mocking the Ye Family at the banquet. They also forgot that Zheng Cai had once intended to marry Ye Yuning off to a fool! "Let’s not discuss her. Thankfully, my Tongtong has returned." "Indeed. Blood is thicker than water, after all. A child from one’s own womb will always be closer than one adopted from outside." "Besides, Ye Tong is so capable. Despite facing such hardships growing up, the young lady still focused on her studies. That’s truly commendable." This chorus of praise finally brought some comfort to Zheng Cai’s heart. Previously, this group only ever praised that wretched girl, Ye Yuning. But now, my Tongtong will soon completely erase that wretched girl’s shadow from my life. This thought made Zheng Cai feel even more exultant. Around noon, Zheng Cai called Ye Tong. She told her she had prepared an outfit for the exhibition the next day and asked her to come home to try it on. Ye Tong replied, "Thank you, Mom, for going to such trouble." "You just focus on your work now; leave everything else to Mom," Zheng Cai said. With such a capable daughter, Zheng Cai was willing to go through fire and water for her; preparing an outfit was a trivial matter. Ye Tong replied, "Alright, thank you, Mom." "Silly girl, why thank me? Just come back early." "Alright, I will," Ye Tong responded. 「She had already arrived at the hospital.」 Xiao Shuo, pale-faced on the hospital bed, immediately said when he saw Ye Tong, "I suspect that bitch Ye Yuning is already pregnant with my Uncle Seven’s child!" He ground his teeth, his voice laced with venom. That wretched woman! She’s utterly vicious to pull something ! Ye Tong’s heart lurched at his words. "How could you think that? Uncle Seven isn’t that kind of person!" Ye Tong denied immediately. She had to admit, Ye Yuning was beautiful, with fair skin. But she had also seen Xiao Shuo’s Uncle Seven. He was very tall; Ye Yuning looked like a child next to him. Even if Ye Yuning possessed extraordinary means, Ye Tong didn’t believe she could seduce a man like Xiao Shuo’s Uncle Seven. Seeing Ye Tong still skeptical, Xiao Shuo grew agitated. "How is it impossible? They rushed to the obstetrics and gynecology department last night!" Ye Tong exclaimed, "What?! The obstetrics and gynecology department?" Before Xiao Shuo could say more, she pressed, "Did you see it with your own eyes?" "We were in the same elevator! They went straight to obstetrics and gynecology. How could that be fake?!" Xiao Shuo was genuinely furious. If Ye Yuning was truly pregnant with Uncle Seven’s child, he couldn’t even begin to imagine the consequences. Ye Tong asked, "How long has your Uncle Seven even been back? How could those two have progressed to this stage so quickly?" "Watch your mouth! What do you mean, ’progressed to this stage’?!" Xiao Shuo snapped, clearly displeased with her choice of words. Saying that about anyone else might be fine, but if someone overheard it about Uncle Seven, he’d be toast. Ye Tong, choked by his outburst, could only stammer, "That bitch Ye Yuning..." At this point, Ye Tong was clearly convinced by Xiao Shuo and believed Ye Yuning was indeed pregnant with Xiao Linye’s child. Xiao Shuo declared, "I refuse to believe Uncle Seven would marry a woman like her!" Unless... Uncle Seven doesn’t know her true identity? Could that woman really be audacious enough to deceive him? Xiao Shuo’s mind reeled, utterly unable to fathom how Ye Yuning had gotten mixed up with his Uncle Seven.