Captured Hearts: The Substitute Bride’s Gambit

Chapter 152 - 152 150 Shi Youjin Gets Out of Prison

?Chapter 152: Chapter 150 Shi Youjin Gets Out of Prison Chapter 152: Chapter 150 Shi Youjin Gets Out of Prison Ye Chuyi waited in front of the prison gate for a while before she saw the gate open, and Shi Youjin walked out.

She hurried forward, “Daddy.”

Shi Youjin looked at her and smiled, “Xiaoyi, you’re really capable. You managed to get my sentence reduced and had me released early. Daddy really didn’t dote on you in vain. I’ve finally regained my freedom, and it feels somewhat unfamiliar.”

Ye Chuyi’s eyes reddened, “If I were really capable, I would have gotten you out much earlier. It’s my fault for not being able to do that until now.”

She opened the car door, “Daddy, get in the car, I’ll take you home.”

Shi Youjin got into the car and looked at the scenery outside all the way, shocked, “Things have changed so much, huh? Why are there so many lights and tall buildings? How much electricity must that use up!”

“Things have changed quite a bit, but you’ll get used to it after a few days,” she assured.

As Ye Chuyi drove, she introduced Shi Youjin to some of the things outside, to help him familiarize himself with the new society and quickly adapt to the new life.

When they got home, she brought out a bag full of new clothes for him, “Daddy, these are clothes I bought for you. See which one you like and wear it. They are all fashionable styles these days.”

“I also bought you shoes, they’re in the shoe cabinet.”

“And this is a new phone I bought for you. If there’s anything you don’t know how to use, just ask me, and I’ll teach you.”

“This is some pocket money for you, take it, and if you see anything you like to eat when you’re out for a walk, you can buy it for yourself.”

Shi Youjin received each one, then looked at her contentedly, “Xiaoyi, you’ve really grown up and thought everything through so carefully.”

He looked around, “The house is still the same old way, hasn’t changed much. Having just come out, I feel as if the world has changed enormously, and I’m like a country bumpkin that’s just entered the city. Seeing our home, my heart finally feels a bit more at ease.”

Ye Chuyi felt a sourness in her heart at his words.

It was precisely to give him a sense of security and belonging that she had bought this apartment, otherwise, why would she ever give money to Lin Yueqin and Wen Nianyou.

“The world has changed, but I haven’t, I’m still your daughter.”

Ye Chuyi said softly, then opened the refrigerator, “I bought you a lot of food, vegetables, fruit, and even your favorite erguotou. If there’s anything else you need, just tell me, and I’ll buy it for you.”

“That’s enough, don’t waste money.”

“Dad, I’m working now and have money to spend, you don’t need to worry about spending money.”

“Good, good, good, Xiaoyi is successful now and can earn money.”

Shi Youjin smiled. He walked over to the refrigerator and took out a few ingredients, “I haven’t cooked for a long time. I’ll make a few dishes for you. I remember you like fried Chinese toon with eggs and don’t like cilantro.”

Ye Chuyi didn’t particularly like fried Chinese toon with eggs; it was only because she couldn’t afford much good food as a child, and the neighborhood had several Chinese toon trees. When she was hungry, she would eat the leaves.

Thinking she liked it, Shi Youjin occasionally cooked it for her, and she thought it was a delicacy.

She wasn’t a picky eater who disliked cilantro.

It was Wen Nianyou who disliked cilantro.

“Dad, don’t bother today. I’ve already ordered a meal, and it should be arriving soon,” she said.

Ye Chuyi knew he would be released today and had booked a meal at a private kitchen restaurant several days before. With the appointed time approaching, the meal should arrive shortly.

Indeed, the meal she ordered arrived a moment later.

Six dishes with two soups, it was her way of welcoming him home and clearing away the dust of the past.

Before they started the meal, Shi Youjin hesitated and asked, “Xiaoyi, where’s your mom? Does she know I’m getting out today? Isn’t she coming back?”

“I haven’t told her yet. She’s going to be living with the Wen Family from now on and won’t be coming back. She hasn’t visited you all these years, and you two are already divorced. You should forget about her from now on.”

“Look at you, spouting such nonsense. She’s your mother. Even if she didn’t visit me, I won’t blame her. She must have had a tough time these years as well. The divorce back then was out of necessity.”

“She’s doing very well, you don’t have to worry about her. The food is getting cold, Dad, let’s eat,” she urged.

Shi Youjin sighed and finally picked up his chopsticks.

After dinner, Ye Chuyi said, “Dad, I don’t live here anymore. I’ll be taking off now, you rest well.”

Shi Youjin was momentarily startled, then promptly replied, “Alright, you be careful outside and stay safe.”

“Yeah, I know.”

After finishing, Ye Chuyi left in the car.

But what she didn’t know was that just after her figure had disappeared, Shi Youjin stepped out the door behind her.

He went to look for Lin Yueqin.

When Lin Yueqin saw him, she was shocked, “How did you get out? You didn’t escape from prison, did you? Get away from me quickly; don’t bring trouble upon me!”

“No, it’s Xiaoyi. She secured a letter of forgiveness from the Du Family and got my sentence reduced,” he explained.