"This... this is a matter between you two as husband and wife. As an outsider, I can't really say. You'll have to figure out how to resolve it yourselves."
Feng Jin spoke evasively, not getting to the heart of the matter at all.
Indeed, this issue was ultimately caused by the argument between the couple, and how to resolve it was their own affair. It wasn't right for her to always interfere in their marital issues; that wouldn't be proper.
"I... I've tried every method I can, but nothing has worked. Lin Yuwei simply doesn't listen to my explanations!"
This was the first time he had felt such a sense of powerless defeat. This feeling was far more unbearable than when he had learned his legs were crippled.
He had tried every possible means, using both soft and hard approaches, but in the end, it was all in vain, achieving nothing. It was like being trapped in a swamp; no matter how hard he struggled, he couldn't avoid being swallowed.
"Just find a way to help me. Lin Yuwei listens to you the most. Help me say a good word, and she'll surely listen to some extent."
In his entire life, this was the first time he had spoken so humbly, and to Feng Jin, no less.
"I'll try my best to persuade her, but what I do is merely a superficial solution. To truly resolve Lin Yuwei's knot in her heart, it's most important to address the root cause."
Chu Chenyi was slightly taken aback by Feng Jin's words and couldn't react for a moment. He had no idea what Feng Jin meant by the root cause, and he continued to look at Feng Jin, confused, wanting Feng Jin to just state it clearly.
"Forget it, it's no use explaining it to you!"
Feng Jin looked helpless. What a foolish person, to not understand even after she had explained so much.
"It's actually quite simple. First, go back to your manor and clean out all those women, your childhood sweethearts, your confidantes. Preferably, leave not a single one behind, and then seek Lin Yuwei's forgiveness!"
At this point, if Chu Chenyi still couldn't understand, then she truly had no other recourse.
"Is it really that simple? Do I need to do anything else?"
He wondered if this alone would be insufficient. If Lin Yuwei still couldn't be appeased, would he have to do something else?
"We'll talk about anything else later. Just get these things done first!"
Thinking about other things later, it was best to first figure out how to handle the current situation.
"Alright! I'll go now!"
Chu Chenyi stated resolutely, his attitude firm. As soon as he finished speaking, he turned and left without the slightest hesitation.
He had to quickly get rid of those annoying women before they continued to linger around. To be honest, having so many women in his manor made him feel very unaccustomed to it.
The moment he stepped outside, he was hit with a strong scent of perfume that almost made him gag. He had long planned to send them all away but had been too preoccupied with Lin Yuwei's situation and had delayed it. He never expected it to escalate to this point.
Now, it seemed this matter could no longer be postponed; they had to be cleared out quickly.
Chu Chenyi's departure was swift. In the blink of an eye, he was no longer in sight, and even Feng Jin couldn't help but admire how quickly he moved at this moment.
How had she never realized before that Chu Chenyi could be so decisive when handling matters? It seemed she had truly underestimated him in the past.
This further proved one thing: people would never unleash their full potential unless they were pushed to the brink.
Look at how Chu Chenyi was dealing with those female companions now; he showed no trace of pity or tenderness. He was truly ruthless.
"What are you smiling about?"
Ling Mohan, who had been sitting silently beside her, finally spoke when he noticed a faint smile on Feng Jin's lips.
Hearing the man's voice, Feng Jin realized that Ling Mohan had somehow appeared behind her.
And when had he arrived? She hadn't seen Ling Mohan come in just now. She hadn't heard any footsteps at all; he had simply appeared as if out of nowhere.
"When did you get here? I didn't see you just now?"
She clearly remembered that when she entered, only Chu Chenyi was in the room. Ling Mohan was certainly not present. So, when had he materialized?
Feng Jin ignored Ling Mohan, merely rolling her eyes at him before picking up a pastry and popping it into her mouth, eating with relish. Filling her stomach was the most important thing; everything else was secondary.
Ling Mohan, being ignored, touched his nose slightly, feeling a bit awkward. He took a deep breath and cautiously continued to converse with Feng Jin: "What did you say to Chu Chenyi earlier..."
"What did I say? I didn't say anything. It's all your own understanding of the situation!"
Feng Jin directly denied it. She wouldn't admit to anything she had said. What if something went wrong, and they all blamed her?
She didn't want to carry such a heavy burden. This had nothing to do with her. At most, she had said a couple of sentences to offer a slight reminder. Everything else was Chu Chenyi's own interpretation of things. How could it be counted against her?
"I didn't mean..."
Ling Mohan was about to explain, but as soon as he opened his mouth, Feng Jin interrupted him directly: "Say less, and don't speak carelessly. All of this was done by Chu Chenyi; it has nothing to do with me!"
She emphasized this very seriously, wanting Ling Mohan to correct his perception and not say anything nonsensical.
After Feng Jin's repeated warnings, Ling Mohan finally came to his senses and understood what was going on. He quickly nodded: "I understand!"
Feng Jin's expression gradually softened, and the look on her face relaxed, no longer so serious: "Good, as long as you understand."
"Actually, I just wanted to ask, after you told Chu Chenyi to dismiss all the women in the manor, will Lin Yuwei truly change her mind?"
Seeing that Feng Jin's expression had softened a bit, Ling Mohan dared to ask cautiously.
In fact, this was precisely what he had wanted to ask Feng Jin earlier. However, as soon as he started to speak, he was interrupted by Feng Jin. The words got stuck in his throat and remained unspoken.