Rebirth: What to do if you fall into a wolf's den

The restaurant was so quiet in the afternoon that only the crisp sound of knives and forks hitting plates could be heard. The sunlight shone through the half-drawn curtains, dappled on Ji Mingyu's face, adding a bit of softness to him. He stared at his wife Li Qing opposite him, who was dignified and beautiful, like a moving painting.

"Qing'er, eat some more. This is your favorite steak." Ji Mingyu said gently, and used the fork in his hand to put a piece of cut steak on Li Qing's plate.

Li Qing ate the food on the plate gracefully, while Ji Mingyu carefully observed her every subtle movement. Whenever she finished a dish, he would tacitly add a new one for her, which were her favorite ones.

"Ming Yu, I feel embarrassed to eat when you look at me like that." Li Qing smiled, her eyes revealing helplessness and deep doting on her husband.

Ji Mingyu responded gently: "Qing'er, I just like watching you eat, it's beautiful."

The two of them quietly enjoyed the afternoon until the dinner plates were empty. Then, as usual, they moved to the soft sofa, with Ji Mingyu holding a newspaper and accompanying Li Qing to watch the latest hit drama.

The plot of the TV series was gripping, especially when the heroine was diagnosed with a terminal illness, Li Qing could no longer control her emotions. Her tears rolled down like beads that had broken off the string, and Ji Mingyu immediately put down the newspaper in his hand, took out a tissue, and carefully wiped her tears.

"Don't cry, Qing'er, it's just a story, it's not true." Ji Mingyu's voice was gentle but firm.

However, Li Qing's emotions did not seem to calm down. "You are a heartless person who knows nothing!" She said coquettishly, and her slender fingers gently twisted the flesh around Ji Mingyu's waist and rotated it 180 degrees.

Ji Mingyu frowned slightly in pain, but he was not angry. Instead, he smiled and said, "Yes, yes, I am ruthless, I have no blood or tears. But I really feel bad for you crying like this."

His big hands gently wiped away the tears on Li Qing's face, his eyes full of pampering and care. His handsome face exuded an elegant charm that instantly calmed Li Qing's heart.

"Mingyu, it's great to have you." Li Qing said in a low voice, with happiness shining in his eyes.

Ji Mingyu smiled slightly and held her tightly in his arms, as if he wanted to use his strength to shield her from all the sadness and pain.

The morning sun shone through the gaps in the curtains, dappling onto the floor of the luxurious bedroom. Ji Yan slowly woke up from her sleep, and her consciousness gradually became clear in the warm light. A night of reflection and thinking made her more determined in a decision.

She stood up lightly and walked into the spacious cloakroom. Among the many thin fabrics, Ji Yan's eyes were attracted by an elegant slim dress. She gently stroked the fabric, feeling its texture.

Then, she put on the dress, and the hem swayed gently with her movements. Ji Yan stood in front of the mirror, her pretty and beautiful face blended perfectly with the restrained calmness of a lifetime, just like a jar of fine wine that has been precipitated over the years, the more you taste it, the more charming it becomes.

Just then, there was a noise downstairs.

"Dad, are you bullying Mom?" Ji Yan frowned slightly and quickly walked towards the living room.

Ji Mingyu was holding a newspaper, looking a little embarrassed, while Li Qing had a nasal voice, obviously she had just cried. Ji Yan walked up and asked with concern: "Mom, what's wrong? What happened?"

Li Qing shook her head gently and tried to force a smile: "It's okay, baby. I just cried while watching TV. Your father didn't bully me."

Ji Yan nodded. She knew that her parents had a deep relationship and would not easily argue with each other. So, she turned to look at Ji Mingyu and said seriously, "Dad, I have something to discuss with you."

Ji Mingyu put down the newspaper in his hand and his expression became serious: "Is it about your engagement with Nan Sheng?"

Ji Yan took a deep breath and nodded: "Yes, Dad. I want to cancel my engagement with Nan Sheng."

Ji Mingyu frowned slightly, seeming a little surprised: "Is this a decision you have carefully considered?"

Ji Yan looked at him firmly: "Yes, Dad. I have thought it through. I think this is the best choice for both me and Nan Sheng."

Ji Mingyu was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "Okay, since you have made up your mind, I will communicate with the Jiang family to cancel the engagement. As for the cooperation, although it is a bit regrettable, it is not necessary. We have other companies, and I only have one daughter, so of course I will stand on your side."

Ji Yan felt warm when she heard her father's support. She knew that this decision might have a certain impact on the family business, but her parents' understanding and support made her more determined.

"Thank you, Dad." Ji Yan said gratefully.

Ji Mingyu raised his lips slightly, with a loving light in his eyes: "You are my daughter, of course I have to support you. No matter what decision you make, I will stand by your side."

Li Qing also held Ji Yan's hand tightly: "Yan'er, no matter what difficulties you encounter, you must believe that we will always be by your side."

"By the way, Mom and Dad, I'm going to play with Mo Qing tomorrow and will stay directly at his house, don't worry." Ji Yan's voice was light and energetic. This was the first time she had gone out of the house to meet with friends after her rebirth.

Mo Qing is not only her childhood friend, but also her closest girlfriend in her previous life. The two have experienced many ups and downs together. However, in the previous life, because of Jiang Nansheng, the Ji family fell into bankruptcy. Mo Qing wanted to help the Ji family out of kindness, but was hated by Jiang Nansheng and others, which eventually led to the bankruptcy of the Mo family. All these tragedies stem from Ji Yan's blind obsession with Jiang Nansheng.

Li Qing touched Ji Yan's head lovingly, with a warm smile in his eyes: "I know, my dear daughter. Be careful when you go out to play. We also have a party to attend tomorrow, so we may not go home. You can go and have fun without worry."

Ji Yan ran upstairs happily, leaving Li Qing and Ji Mingyu alone. Li Qing's face immediately became serious: "Tell me, what kind of vision do you have? You choose Jiang Nansheng as our son-in-law? Every time he treats our precious daughter coldly, I get angry when I see it!"

Ji Mingyu smiled bitterly: "Weren't you quite satisfied with Jiang Nansheng at the beginning? You even urged them to get married quickly."

Li Qing sighed, "Yeah, it's all my fault for not being able to see clearly at the beginning. But now it's all right, Yanyan has finally come to her senses. Mingyu, find a time to deal with Jiang Nansheng's matter."

Ji Mingyu nodded: "Don't worry, I know what's going on. I'll handle it as soon as possible."

As they were talking, Ji Yan had already returned to her room. The living room downstairs fell into a brief silence.

Li Qing coquettishly nestled in Ji Mingyu's arms, their figures blending together under the soft light. And in the living room, tranquility returned once again.