Chapter 301: Chapter 301

After school started, the first big event was that Fu Lei was inexplicably beaten up in the evening, and the school investigated for several days but couldn’t figure it out. The matter just fizzled out, and in less than a week, Fu Lei was beaten the same way again. The school couldn’t just ignore it after another incident within a week, so the instructor found Ye Ling.

Ye Ling listened to the instructor’s account of Fu Lei being beaten and sharply interrupted, "Instructor, are you suggesting I did it? You can ask around, I’m always with Liu Nan and Yang Hui. And I’m not stupid. If Fu Lei is beaten, the school will definitely suspect me. Why would I do such a foolish thing?"

"Ye Ling, I know this might not have been your idea, but I hope you can talk to the people from your compound. They might be doing this to avenge you. This is a school, not an ordinary one. If they’re lucky not to get caught, that’s one thing, but if they are caught even once, they could be expelled. You need to explain the seriousness of this to them." Guo Min, after learning about Shen Bin’s arranged relationship with Ye Ling through their families, disliked Ye Ling even more. He couldn’t stand looking at her and avoided it to not annoy himself. Now with this incident, he couldn’t avoid getting involved. "Well, you know what this is about, and so does the school. Although there’s no evidence, it can’t be those few people. You should take the time to talk to them."

After speaking, Guo Min dismissed Ye Ling. As she left the office and turned a corner, Ye Ling spotted Xiang Weilai, shrugged, and said, "I told you not to go messing around , now look, they’re coming after me."

Xiang Weilai passed her a bottle of water, "Without evidence, what’s the use of coming after you?"

Ye Ling took the warm bottle, "The weather’s getting colder. Just let this go. Tell them to stop. It’s not worth getting involved with people like that."

"Don’t worry, they know the limits," Xiang Weilai smirked, "Starting to believe in relationships now? See how bad people out there can be? That’s why it’s best with us who came out of the compound together. Nobody will deceive you."

"What are you trying to say?" Ye Ling asked warily, eyeing him.

Xiang Weilai raised an eyebrow, "If you’re considering, you could put me first. I’m volunteering now, so you won’t have to worry about someone else stealing my spot later."

Ye Ling’s ears burned, "I’m heading back; Liu Nan and the others are still waiting for me."

As she walked away, she heard Xiang Weilai’s laughter behind her. She turned and glared, "Don’t joke around like that in the future."

Xiang Weilai wiped his smile, "I’m serious."

Ye Ling dared not look at him again and ran off. Xiang Weilai laughed, realizing he hadn’t made a move earlier because she hadn’t considered it. But now that Fu Lei wasn’t an issue, Xiang Weilai wasn’t going to miss the opportunity again, especially to let an outsider benefit.

Returning to the dorm, the warmth on Ye Ling’s ears finally faded. She was surprised to learn Xiang Weilai liked her. Back in the dorm, Liu Nan saw her expression and asked what happened. Ye Ling only recounted what the instructor said, concealing the matter about Xiang Weilai.

Liu Nan thought the instructor was being unjust, and sympathized with Ye Ling’s situation. After being called by the instructor, Fu Lei indeed wasn’t beaten again for a week, but it didn’t end there. One week turned into a month, prompting Guo Min to find Ye Ling again. This time, Ye Ling answered stiffly, and she wasn’t asked anymore after that. Follow current novels on novel fire.net

School life passed quickly, half a semester gone in no time. Ye Ling initially planned not to return home, but when Shen Bin suggested going back together, she refused. It wasn’t until she heard her father was ill that Ye Ling packed her things and returned home with others from the compound.

From the start of school until now, it had been two years since Ye Ling returned to the compound. Nothing has changed; it was still the same old place. Ye Ling’s return surprised everyone in the compound. Shen Bin didn’t come with her; she returned with Zhao Guodong and the others.

The one who opened the door was Ye He Ping. Seeing her father’s pale face and significant weight loss, Ye Ling’s heart ached, "Dad, what’s wrong? Why didn’t you call me if you were ill?"

She initially thought Shen Bin was tricking her.

Ye He Ping took his daughter’s bag and placed it on the ground, smiling, "Come in quickly. Just seeing you back heals half my illness."

Ye Ling wasn’t in the mood for jokes, "Dad, you’re still joking even now."

"It’s just a duodenal ulcer. I need to take good care of it; it’s not a serious illness." Ye He Ping didn’t want to worry his daughter. "Shen Bin called saying he’d bring you back; I didn’t believe it at first. But now that you’re back, I’m relieved. Come home on vacations, even if just for a few days."

Her daughter’s personality had noticeably brightened, which pleased Ye He Ping.

Ye He Ping carried his daughter’s things to the East Room, "Since you started school, no one has stayed in the East Room. We kept it for you. This year, Ye Qian will also return for New Year."

In the past half-year, Ye Ling indeed changed. She realized her past mindset was somewhat dark, always feeling like the world owed her. Now, she focused on her happiness, no longer letting others influence her life.

"Ah, how’s Ye Qian doing at the company?" Although Ye Ling felt repelled at the mention of Ye Qian, curiosity about how she was doing in the company got the better of her.

"At first, she wasn’t used to it, calling your mom in tears wanting to return. Even if it’s an assistant department, she has to wake up early to practice and stays busy all day. She was spoiled at home, couldn’t endure it. But after a year, she finally got through it. Your mom visited a few times, said she’s toughened up." Ye He Ping was happy to see both daughters grow, "But academically, she’s not as good as you. She failed the university entrance exam twice. Once she graduates, we’ll see if she can get a clerical job."

Ye Ling looked at herself in the mirror. After one and a half years at school, she had grown from a green apple, her complexion not as dark. It’s true the saying goes, a girl grows eighteen times a year. Although she might not be as beautiful as Ye Qian, she wasn’t unattractive. Ye Ling looked forward to meeting Ye Qian again.

Ye Qian would return only for the New Year. But in the evening, after Ye Ling made dinner, Bai Xue came home, carrying a chill with a face even colder than the air outside. (To be continued. If you enjoyed this work, please vote recommendations or monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile readers, please read at m.qidian.com.)