Chapter 400 Exclusive Interview with Ye Changning

Chapter 400: Ye Changning's Exclusive Interview

The train chugged along smoothly.

In the capital, it was time for Ye Changning's exclusive interview.

At first, he had no idea who’d be interviewing him until Xu Jianwen appeared in the room.

If memory served, this man had once been seen with Hao Yanyan.

But with cameras rolling, and despite his curiosity, Ye Changning didn’t ask.

"Ready to get started?"

Once Ye Changning was seated, Xu Jianwen began.

Ye Changning smoothed his suit jacket and nodded calmly.

"Let’s begin."

The recording started, and the interview commenced.

Ye Changning felt completely at ease as he watched Xu Jianwen, anticipating his questions.

First question: "Mr. Ye, could you share the secret to your success?"

Ye Changning: "First, I built my fortune in apparel. Business success comes down to vision—if I hadn’t spotted opportunities in coastal regions, I wouldn’t have made that long trek south.

Second, it’s about riding the wave of change. Had the country not opened its doors, few would’ve prospered. Keeping pace with the nation’s progress never steers you wrong."

Xu Jianwen: "Who’s been most instrumental in your career?"

Ye Changning allowed himself a small smile—this was the question he’d waited for: "My family and friends. When I first started out, I left home secretly, afraid to tell my folks. It was my younger sister who slipped me her own savings."

Xu Jianwen did a double take. This "younger sister" couldn’t be Hao Yanyan—his research showed she’d already been in the capital when Ye Changning left home.

"You seem close with your family."

"Of course. We’re family. Though my sister was raised by another household because of a hospital mix-up, we bonded instantly when she returned. Blood runs thicker than water."

Xu Jianwen put on a show of surprise. "So you have two sisters? Could you share your thoughts about them?"

Ye Changning sighed. "Before learning the truth, I doted on the sister raised at home—taking her out, buying her candy even when I was down to my last dime.

But we were dirt poor. She somehow discovered her biological parents’ whereabouts, cleaned us out, and left."

Hearing this, Xu Jianwen itched to call him out.

But facing the cameras, he bit his tongue. They’d be editing this down anyway—he controlled what would air.

"So your original sister took every last cent..."

"Yes. Had my returned sister not gotten the family selling sunflower seeds at the market, we might not have made it through that winter."

"Did she leave because of mistreatment at home?"

Here's the edited translation incorporating the expert suggestions:

A barely noticeable smirk crossed Ye Changning's face. "My mother only had one daughter. We treasure daughters in our family, and the youngest sister was doted on by all of us..."

From Ye Changning's words, Xu Jianwen pieced together a completely different version of events.

After learning about Ye Changning's family life, Xu Jianwen asked a few questions about his career.

Ye Changning took the opportunity to introduce the brands under Ningyuan Company.

When the interview ended, Ye Changning let his polite smile fade.

"You were fishing for information with those questions."

Xu Jianwen hadn't expected Ye Changning to have seen through him, yet he'd played along so willingly.

"If you want to know something, ask directly. I've no reason to lie or slander anyone."

Ye Xiaoxiao scoffed. "Beating around the bush like this—seems your marriage isn't as solid as you claim."

Ye Changning had long seen through the man's hypocritical facade.

He remembered this person had once been Ye Xiaoxiao's fiancé.

Truth be told, compared to Lu Hanchuan, he was nowhere near as good.

At least Lu Hanchuan never used sneaky tactics to pry into the Lu family's affairs and was completely devoted to Xiao Xiao.

Seeing Xu Jianwen silent, Ye Changning said finally, "I won't get involved in your marriage, just keep from bothering my family."

Ye Changning left the TV station and returned to his car.

"Have the plans about Hao Yanyan been handled?"

Jiangnan said, "Everything's arranged. Security will turn her away immediately."

Ye Changning massaged his forehead. "Has she still not given up?"

"Doesn't look like it," Jiangnan replied. "She's probably waiting at the company entrance."

Ye Changning felt no pity.

If Hao Yanyan hadn't acted so ruthlessly before, he wouldn't be this cold now.

He'd helped even his second sister and brother-in-law—especially not a sister he'd raised.

But there were no do-overs in life.

...

Ye Xiaoxiao and the others finally returned to the capital, where the family driver met them at the station.

Ye Xiaoxiao went back to the Lu family with everyone first.

"Xiao Xiao, are your parents still in town? They haven't left yet? Join us for dinner tonight," Grandma Lu said.

"I'll call and check."

Ye Xiaoxiao called her courtyard home, and someone answered right away.

"Your second brother and sister-in-law left first, we're about to leave too. We were waiting for you," Miao Cuifang said over the phone.

"There are too many of us, so we won’t go over for dinner. Besides, Jia Jia is still young and not easy to take out. You can stay with the Lu family without worry."

Ye Xiaoxiao replied, "Okay, I’ll head back tomorrow."

Ye Xiaoxiao told Grandma Lu they already made dinner there, so she wouldn’t be coming over.

Grandma Lu had the housekeeper make dinner. Yun Chengxiu and Lu Xingzhou were coming back today too, so they couldn’t go to the small courtyard either.

"Okay, next time then. I’ll take Lu Jie to see her room first."

Grandma Lu had the housekeeper prepare a guest room for Lu Jie. It wasn’t big, but perfect for a young girl.

"Lu Jie, you can stay here for now. Let Grandma know if you need anything—I’ll get it for you."

Even though Grandma Lu didn’t like how Lu Jie’s family treated their daughter-in-law, Lu Jie was still a guest.

They’d been taken care of at Lu Jie’s place, so now that Lu Jie was here, of course she had to help her get settled.

Until Lu Jie found a job and got assigned a dorm, she would stay in the compound first.

"Thank you, Grandma."

When Lu Jie stepped into the guest room, she saw it was neat and clean.

Though her family’s house was newly built, it wasn’t as luxurious as this one. She hoped she could live in a place like this in the future.

She was dead set on working hard and staying in the city.