Cheng Qiaobei made it clear in front of Chen Weichuan, to keep professional and personal matters separate.
The two talked in the study for over an hour while Chen Ningxi waited anxiously in the living room. Ye Yujun, however, was calm, watering plants while listening to comedy shows, occasionally glancing back at the person on the sofa.
Twice Chen Ningxi wanted to knock on the door but was stopped by Ye Yujun, either being offered fruit or asked to help water the plants.
As Chen Ningxi prepared to knock a third time, Ye Yujun said meaningfully:
"If there really was a problem, your dad would have kicked him out long ago. The fact that they're still talking is a good sign. No matter how long they talk, the longer it is, the more open the discussion. That's how people are. Once everything is laid out open, hearts can be at ease."
Chen Ningxi pondered for a moment then sat back down.
"Mom,"
Ye Yujun leisurely watered the plants, "Hmm?"