Chapter 139: Chapter 139

Ye He Ping thought of the things his wife had done; he didn’t even want to look at her, let alone support her. But seeing his wife’s pale face and eyes full of sorrow looking at him, he softened and, along with his youngest daughter, supported her to the clinic in the compound. The results of the examination shocked Ye He Ping so much that he couldn’t react for a long time.

Ye Qian also screamed, "What? Is this true?"

Bai Xue touched her stomach, "I’m pregnant? How is this possible? How many months? I have a contraceptive ring."

This news indeed brought quite a shock to the Ye Family. Bai Xue did not expect to be pregnant at her age of about forty, especially while having a contraceptive ring.

"The ring might have fallen off, judging by the pulse, it’s only about a month, not very obvious yet." Getting pregnant at such an age isn’t impossible, "Now the country is implementing family planning, and you’re a military family member. This child can’t be kept. You should arrange a time to come over and terminate the pregnancy."

Bai Xue had just started smiling, only to be doused with cold water, waking her up, "Terminate it? No, no, no, I want to keep this child."

She tightly protected her belly with both hands, her eyes wide open, ready to fight whoever tries to remove her child.

Xiao Liu, let’s arrange for a time when you’re available for my wife to come and terminate the pregnancy. We’re available at any time." Ye He Ping nodded apologetically to Doctor Liu.

Doctor Liu had also heard about the Ye Family’s matters. He used to think highly of Minister Ye’s wife but couldn’t understand why she acted so irrationally towards her own children. Now, seeing her with such an awareness, she indeed seemed like someone capable of such deeds.

"Minister Ye, I think you still need to work on your wife’s stance. If you can persuade her, bring her over tomorrow anytime; I’ll be here at the infirmary." Doctor Liu wasn’t someone who couldn’t read the room.

Ye He Ping nodded and looked at his wife, "Let’s go."

But Bai Xue, dazed, was helped by her daughter to walk home. Good news that had just come turned bad. She thought of her husband saying she had no son. If this child were a son, would she never have to bow down to her husband again? And wouldn’t her husband resent her anymore?

But Bai Xue also understood that this child couldn’t be kept. There are many things that others can do, but not these military family members. After all, the company’s regulations are there.

All three returned home in silence. Once seated in the living room, Ye Qian asked, "Dad, did you find my sister?"

"Yes, we found her." Ye He Ping saw his wife move slightly and then shifted his gaze away.

Ye Qian couldn’t help feeling a bit disappointed, "Dad, I know my sister is still mad at us for what happened that day. No matter what, we should have stood by her. Dad, my sister doesn’t want to come back now. It’s not safe for her to be out there alone. Let me go and stay with her."

"No way." Bai Xue was immediately anxious upon hearing this. Seeing her husband glare at her, she replied, "Yesterday, Ye Qian went out to find Ye Ling and almost got harassed by hooligans. If Zhiyuan hadn’t happened to be there, who knows what would have happened? Ye Qian’s life would have been ruined."

Ye He Ping was stunned, looking at his younger daughter, clearly shocked, not expecting such a thing to have happened. He felt bad thinking about his coldness towards his younger daughter since returning home, and when he met her sincere gaze, he didn’t know how to voice comforting words.

"Dad, I’m fine. You see, I’m okay, right? You should let me go accompany my sister. Because I’ve been through such an ordeal, I know how helpless and scared one can be. That’s why I worry about my sister being alone outside." Ye Qian looked at her father seriously, "After the incident, Mom also blamed my sister. My sister must feel bad. But I was there, too, at that time. I know Mom had no choice, which is why I want to explain to my sister. Mom is also worried about her; she went out late last night and only came back at midnight."

Ye He Ping’s heart ached, and the words of divorce that were on his lips just wouldn’t come out. The elder daughter is a daughter; isn’t the younger one as well? If such an innocent and gentle child were truly destroyed, he would never forgive himself for the rest of his life.

His mind was in chaos, and Ye He Ping let out a deep sigh, "Good child, there’s no need. Your sister is doing well outside and term is about to start. I’ll bring some daily necessities and school supplies for her. If you need anything, tell Dad and I’ll buy it for you as well. Your sister can stay in the dorm, and since she won’t often be home, she can spend more time studying."

He would bring her home, but he didn’t mention buying them together, clearly still favoring Ye Ling.

Ye Qian suppressed her inner dissatisfaction, showing a relieved expression, "Since my sister is fine, I’m relieved. I can still use my things from last year, and since the family is not well-off, I won’t spend money recklessly. My sister is going to high school and must need many things. Dad should buy them for her instead."

Such a considerate and sensible child, how could one not like her?

"Good child." Ye He Ping patted his daughter’s head, then looked up at his wife, "Look at the child. You are not as sensible as a child. Since you don’t like Lingzi, she won’t come back to this house from now on. I’ll let her live in the dorm and rent a house outside for her. I’ll give her ten yuan a month from my salary. You can live your life, but remember, do not bother Lingzi for anything in the future, since you don’t consider her your daughter, you can pretend you never had such a daughter."

The words of the elder daughter, and the younger daughter’s sensibility, were all seen by Ye He Ping, who ultimately couldn’t bear to consider divorce but felt chilled by his wife’s behavior, "Go to Xiao Liu tomorrow and terminate the pregnancy. You need to have this awareness; you are a military wife first, before being a wife."

"Yes, I’m not as good as the eldest daughter in your eyes, nor as aware. Now she goes out, and I only have ten yuan a month. If it were me, I’d also cause trouble." Bai Xue’s heart ached hearing the ten yuan, and she couldn’t help but become sarcastic.

Ye Qian quickly interjected, "Dad, has the house been found? I’ll go with you to find it."

Ye He Ping knew his younger daughter didn’t want them to start arguing but couldn’t bear his wife’s behavior. "If you think ten yuan is too much, you can live separately; I’ll take both daughters and give you ten yuan a month."

Bai Xue’s face turned white, choked by his words, and she was so angry that she couldn’t utter a word.

Ye Qian had red eyes, looking worried, while Bai Hehua kept her head down, nervously biting her lip. She had always feared her uncle-in-law, even though he had always been kind; she didn’t know why. Seeing her uncle-in-law’s anger today, Bai Hehua couldn’t help but be afraid and felt fortunate that Ye Ling had moved out. Otherwise, she really didn’t know how she could continue living under the same roof with Ye Ling. (To be continued. If you work, you’re welcome to qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read it.)