Rebirth: Once Again With You

"Oh? Why do you want to know about this?" Ye Huizhong raised his brows in interest.

"I suspected that his death was related to my father, and the motive is closely related to Meng Pharmaceutical. There is no proof, but I think it is worth investigating."

"Hm. It seems your family holds a profound secret. I have been dealing with many people's secrets throughout my life, so I can tell you this. Sometimes, there is a secret that is better to be buried forever. Are you sure you want to do this?"

Li Caiyi nodded. Aside from curiosity, she also wanted to know whether this case had something to do with what happened in her previous life.

Ye Huizhong looked at her thoughtfully. "Well, I will look into it some more. You are lucky that I found this case rather intriguing. Normally, I will charge you a high price for asking me to dig such old stuff."

"Thank you, Mr. Ye. I'm forever indebted to you."

"Take this as a form of compensation from me. I hate owing someone a debt."

"Yes?" Li Caiyi tilted her head in confusion, but Ye Huizhong had already stood up.

"Also, Dai Zhiqiang's father regained consciousness yesterday. You are free to visit him if you want."

Li Caiyi felt elated hearing that. "Really? Then, I will visit him right away."

After leaving the office, Li Caiyi quickly walked towards the building where Dai Bolin rested. She had visited Ye Wang so often that she had already memorized the way. It was spacious, but it wasn't hard to get your way around once you remembered the landmark for everything.

This would be her first time stepping into this section, but Dai Shenqiang once showed her around the place.

While Li Caiyi thought about what to say to Dai Bolin later, she suddenly heard a loud crashing sound, like a plate being smashed to the floor. Startled by the sound, she stopped in her tracks.

"I don't like this, and this one too. Bring me something else!"

Li Caiyi peeked from behind the wall and witnessed a small boy stomping his feet while puffing his cheeks in anger. She immediately recognized him as Ye Zhong from his fancy outfit.

"Young Master, but these are your usual favorite snacks," the maid who stood near him shakily said.

Ye Zhong was pissed because this servant had just talked back to him and kicked her leg angrily, causing the latter to fall. Her face was pale, knowing that she had offended the little boy.

"Young Master! Please forgive me! I have overstepped my bounds."

"If I don't discipline you now, who knows what you will say to me in the future. Do you consider me easy just because I'm still a child? How dare you!"

He raised his hand again, intending to hit her, but Li Caiyi quickly held his hand before he could swing it down.

Both Ye Zhong and the maid were shocked upon seeing her unexpected entrance. However, his shock was clearly replaced by rage as his gaze fell on the hand that she held.

"Who are you? I never see a servant like you who dares to touch their Master carelessly. Unhand me this instant!"

Li Caiyi ignored him and ushered the maid to go instead. The maid anxiously glanced at Ye Zhong, but the boy seemed to have forgotten about her and focused on Li Caiyi. She couldn't be more grateful and politely bowed at Li Caiyi before scampering away.

"Did I tell you to dismiss her? Your audacity knows no bounds. Tell me your name and I will ask my Grandpa to fire you this instant."

Li Caiyi frowned in displeasure. Except for his immaculate appearance, there was absolutely nothing commendable about this boy. She wondered how Dai Zhiqiang could handle this snotty brat every day?

"You can tattle if you want. I'm not afraid."

"What?" Ye Zhong raised his head, clearly not expecting her to talk back at him, instead groveling for mercy. "Are you really a servant from this place? Why didn't you wear the same uniform as everyone?"

"Isn't that obvious? Because I'm not your servant, duh." Li Caiyi rolled her eyes.

"So you are a guest here? I have never seen a guest as impolite as you before. Who said you can touch me as you please? Still not going to let me go?"

"I have never seen a house owner as rude as you. Your Grandpa kindly invited me here, but I can see his hospitality and generous personality don't extend to you."

Ye Zhong's face was red from a mixture of embarrassment and anger. "Y-You—!"

"Are you going to report me to your Grandpa? Go ahead. If he can't fire me, then there is nothing you can do to me." Li Caiyi smirked in satisfaction. "I really don't understand how Zhiqiang can tame a kid like you."

Li Caiyi muttered that last sentence softly, but Ye Zhong perked up at the mention of Dai Zhiqiang's name. "You know Big Brother Zhi?"

"Yeah. I'm his girlfriend."

"Girlfriend?" Ye Zhong tilted his head.

Does he not understand the concept of 'couple' yet? Now he actually looked like a kid.

Li Caiyi crouched a bit so she could see him at eye-to-eye level. "Girlfriend means that I'm the girl he loved. When two people in love confess their love to each other, they will become a couple."

Ye Zhong's frown deepened. "Why would Big Brother Zhi choose an ugly girl like you? You must be lying!"

Li Caiyi was usually very patient with children, but Ye Zhong's words really grated her nerves. She had to take a deep breath so she wouldn't flare up.

"Don't you know that Zhi is practically head over heels for me? This necklace is a gift from him." Li Caiyi proudly showed him her necklace.

Ye Zhong's eyes widened in disbelief. "Th-That is Big Brother Zhi's! He didn't even let me touch it before. Did you steal it from him?"

"Of course not. Zhi gave it to me. He even personally put it on me," Li Caiyi smirked triumphantly. Part of her questioned why she even tried competing with a little kid. But when she looked at Ye Zhong's aggrieved face, she felt delighted.

"So it's true. You are Big Brother Zhi's girlfriend." Ye Zhong sighed. "Brother is strong, but his taste in girls is weird."

Li Caiyi felt offended, but Ye Zhong's shoulder slumped in dejection before she could retort. "But why is his girlfriend here when Brother Zhi is nowhere to be seen? Do you know where he is right now? Why didn't he come to visit me anymore?"

Li Caiyi was a bit stunned, seeing him change his character so fast. Based on his expression, Ye Huizhong must haven't told him anything about Dai Zhiqiang. freℯ𝓌e𝚋𝐧𝘰vℯl.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Not that he could tell Ye Zhong about it. Li Caiyi pondered deeply before flashing a friendly smile.

"He is currently busy with work. But he will soon come back. We need to wait until that time."

Ye Zhong's face fell. "So even you don't know where he is right now. I wonder if he already forgot about me."