After a wealthy woman went bankrupt, her live-in husband became her sugar daddy.

Chapter 356 I'm really sorry

Her voice was choked with sobs, as if emotions suppressed for years had finally found an outlet. She continued, "Gu Mo, I know you've always considered me a friend, but... I've kept so much from you. I'm sorry, I really don't know how to face you."

I looked at her, my heart filled with mixed emotions. I never imagined that such a seemingly simple business game would conceal such a complex emotional entanglement. Ye Huating's pain and grievances shocked me, while Mr. Li's silence and guilt evoked a sense of sympathy in me.

Just then, Jiang Yichen suddenly spoke up. His voice was calm and firm: "Ye Huating, now is not the time to apologize. We need to know what President Zhao really wants and what he will do next."

Ye Huating nodded, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes: "I will tell you everything I know. But before that, I hope you can promise me one thing."

"What's the matter?" I asked.

She took a deep breath, her voice pleading, "No matter what happens, please protect Mr. Li. He may have done wrong, but he... he is still my husband."

I loudly questioned Ye Huating, asking if it was just because of that pitiful affection over the years, or if there was some unspeakable secret behind it.

"Tingting, now that everyone's here, you can just speak your mind."

I quickly added, "Why? What exactly happened between you two? Why are you still protecting him? He has nothing left!" The more I spoke, the more agitated I became. I loudly questioned Ye Huating, my heart filled with incomprehension and anger. Was it just because of that pitiful affection accumulated over the years, or was there some unspeakable secret behind it all?

A flicker of pain crossed Ye Huating's eyes. She lowered her head, her voice low and hoarse: "Gu Mo, it's not what you think. Actually... I agreed to all of this."

"What?" I was stunned, completely unexpected that she would say such a thing.

Jiang Yichen frowned, his tone wary: "Ye Huating, what exactly are you talking about?"

Ye Huating raised her head, her gaze shifting between us before finally settling on President Li. Her voice trembled slightly with emotion: "Actually, President Zhao initially only wanted me to disappear for a while to give him and President Li a chance to negotiate. But... I know some secrets from the past, so I went directly to President Zhao and had a talk with him."

"You went to see General Manager Zhao?" General Manager Li's face turned pale instantly, his voice trembling slightly, "Tingting, you... how could you do this?"

Ye Huating gave a bitter smile, her eyes filled with complex emotions: "President Li, do you think I don't know what you did back then? I know everything about President Zhao's mother and all your shady dealings. I just... never said anything."

Mr. Li's face grew even uglier. He lowered his head, his voice tinged with regret: "I'm sorry, Tingting, I... I really didn't expect things to turn out this way."

Ye Huating shook her head, her tone tinged with helplessness: "At first, President Zhao just wanted to get revenge on you, and he admitted it. But I told him that I also have a small share in the company, and although I rarely go to the company, I always remember it. I can transfer the shares to him, as long as he lets you go."

"You...you're going to give him the shares?" A look of shock flashed in President Li's eyes, and his voice was filled with disbelief.

Ye Huating nodded, her tone firm: "Yes, I originally wanted to exchange shares for your safety. But President Zhao refused, saying he didn't care about the shares, he only wanted to get revenge on you."

"So... how did you guys come to an agreement later?" I couldn't help but ask.

Ye Huating took a deep breath and continued, "Later, we discussed staging this play. President Zhao pretended to kidnap me and force you to hand over your shares, while I took the opportunity to make you see your mistakes. I know you have been running away from the past and shirking responsibility all these years, so I hope you can truly face yourself."

A tear glistened in Mr. Li's eyes as he murmured, "Tingting, I...I'm so sorry."

Ye Huating's voice was choked with emotion: "President Li, I know you've had a tough time these past few years, but I also hope you understand that some mistakes cannot be escaped. After my parents passed away, I didn't want the family fortune to decline, so I've always wanted to come back. But now the company's development is not as good as before, and we're short of money. For the sake of our child, the immediate priority is to fill this hole."

She paused, then continued, "Regarding the shares, you can transfer them to President Zhao, and I will also manage my own company well. As for you... I hope you can repent and start anew."

Mr. Li's eyes were filled with regret and pain. He said in a low voice, "Tingting, I... I really don't know how to make it up to you."

Ye Huating shook her head, her tone tinged with relief: "President Li, let bygones be bygones. I just hope you can treat our children well and not let them get hurt again."

After listening to Ye Huating's explanation, Jiang Yichen and I exchanged a glance, our hearts filled with complex emotions.

Jiang Yichen spoke first, his tone calm and firm: "Ye Huating, we respect your decision. But President Li's share transfer must be legal and compliant. We cannot allow President Zhao to take advantage of this."

I nodded and added, "Furthermore, Mr. Zhao's attitude is also crucial. If he's only seeking revenge, then we need to ensure he doesn't cause further harm to Mr. Li and his family."

Ye Huating nodded, her tone tinged with gratitude: "Thank you for your understanding. I will talk to President Zhao again. He is actually... not a bad person, he's just blinded by hatred."

"You can figure it out yourselves."

Mr. Zhao couldn't stand the situation and stormed off. Jiang Yichen and I decided to go back and discuss it further.

However, that evening, Ye Huating arranged to meet with General Manager Zhao. Jiang Yichen and I also went along, wanting to ensure that things could be resolved smoothly.

When General Manager Zhao saw us, his face was somewhat gloomy, but he didn't show any hostility. He said coldly, "Ye Huating, what else do you want to say? I've already agreed to let General Manager Li go."

Ye Huating took a deep breath, her tone pleading: "President Zhao, I know you hate President Li, but he is, after all, my husband and the father of my child. I hope you can give him a chance to change his ways."

Mr. Zhao remained silent for a moment, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He said in a low voice, "Ye Huating, do you really think he will change?"

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Ye Huating nodded, her tone firm: "I believe he will. Moreover, I will supervise him to make sure he doesn't make the same mistake again."