Chapter 311: Chapter 311

Song Mei smiled faintly, "Ye Qian, you know, I offended Ye Ling back then. Now that she is willing to talk to me, I’m already content. How could I have the nerve to ask her to help me with problems? Besides, even if I get a few questions right, there are so many questions during the college entrance exams. I still can’t do them, so don’t worry about me. As long as I finish high school, I’ll be fine. If worse comes to worst, I’ll work hard in a company, and maybe someday I’ll make it to college."

Ye Qian found it increasingly strange what had happened over the past year to make her change so much, "Song Mei, you’ve changed a lot. Hearing you now, I feel ashamed about what I just said. I was worried about you, that’s why I gave such reckless advice. Luckily, you have a clear vision. Otherwise, if you really followed my suggestion to ask your sister, you might have upset her. After all, she is also having a rough time at school. You should be considerate of her." Newest update provided by Novᴇl_Fire(.)net

Song Mei looked at Ye Qian, "Has something happened to your sister at school?"

Recalling the interactions in these days, Ye Ling didn’t appear to have any troubles.

Ye Qian looked distressed and avoided eye contact, "It’s nothing."

If it were before, Song Mei would have kept asking. But since she decided to mend her relationship with Ye Ling, she never thought of offending her. Seeing Ye Qian’s expression, she knew it wasn’t anything good. Although curious, she did not pursue further questions.

The conversation paused there. Ye Qian waited for Song Mei to ask but felt a bit annoyed by her changed temperament. Considering she’d already gone this far, she had to bring back the topic herself, "Actually, it’s nothing big. I just heard from Brother Mingjie that my sister seems to be dating someone at school."

"With whom?" This made Song Mei unable to sit still.

Afraid it might be who she thought.

Seeing Song Mei finally take interest, Ye Qian felt pleased but shook her head on the surface, "I don’t know. But I heard it was because my sister offended someone, and in retaliation, someone sent a boy to lure her. After she fell for it, he dumped her. Actually, when I think about it, my sister is quite pitiful. It’s rare for her to like someone, yet something happens. Just keep it to yourself and don’t spread it, as it’s not a glorious thing. Though I don’t know the full story, Brother Mingjie said even my dad went to deal with it, so it seems like a big deal."

Having said that, Ye Qian sighed deeply.

Relieved it wasn’t Zhao Guodong, Song Mei let out a sigh of relief, "Is it true that Ye Ling has fallen for someone else?"

If it’s true, it’s good news for Song Mei. She always thought something would happen between Ye Ling and Zhao Guodong. If Ye Ling liked someone else, she would have no reason to target Ye Ling anymore.

Ye Qian nodded, then saw Song Mei smile upon hearing confirmation, but Ye Qian couldn’t be happy with what Song Mei said, "Ye Qian, actually it’s nothing. After all, your sister is still in school. It’s not a big deal even if you know about it. Everyone has liked someone, just like you still like Liu Zhiyuan, don’t you? So don’t worry, what you mentioned has already passed, so let it go."

Ye Qian’s face turned blue from the remark but quickly recovered, forcing a smile, "Song Mei, you are right. I didn’t expect you to change so much in a year."

Song Mei didn’t catch the sarcasm in Ye Qian’s words and happily said, "My mom also said I became more mature, but I don’t feel it. Since we haven’t seen each other for so long, and you say I’ve changed, then I must have changed."

Seeing Song Mei , Ye Qian lost interest in talking and just listened to Song Mei talk about school matters, while in the living room, Ye He Ping coldly glimpsed at his wife, Bai Xue, who was sitting back after eavesdropping on their daughter’s conversation. Bai Xue glared at her husband’s eyes filled with resentment.

"You went to the school because Ye Ling got into trouble?"

Ye He Ping figured out why his wife was upset, closed the book in his hands, leaned back, "I did. So what?"

"What did I say about her? She gets into trouble everywhere. Is this your definition of a good daughter?" Bai Xue mocked.

"During the New Year, do you want to argue with me?" Ye He Ping lit a cigarette, "So what if she gets into trouble? She’s still studying well at school. If you don’t care, it’s fine, but don’t complain about me standing up for our daughter. According to you, I shouldn’t intervene if Ye Qian has troubles either, right?"

Bai Xue’s face turned dark with frustration from his words, "Stop being unreasonable. These are two separate issues."

"And what if not? Just keep Ye Ling from going to school, have her stay home all day?" Ye He Ping thought his wife’s logic was flawed, "I’ve said before, don’t worry about Ye Ling, just keep it in mind, you might as well pretend you never had this daughter. Her situation doesn’t concern you."

"She brings disgrace, and I end up being criticized. Otherwise, do you think I care about her business? So young, yet she’s already into young love without knowing her own worth. Who would like her? She deserves to be deceived." Unable to argue with her husband, Bai Xue shifted her frustration onto their eldest daughter.

"What’s wrong with her? I’ve never seen a mother look down on her own daughter . It’s New Year’s, and I won’t argue with you. Anyhow, Ye Ling is not for you to criticise. No matter her flaws, she’s my daughter. You may disregard her, but I cherish her. Today is New Year’s, I won’t argue with you to avoid worrying the kids." Ye He Ping lowered his voice and scolded his wife, picked up his book, went to the East Room, and slammed the door hard.

The noise was loud enough to be heard in the West Room, and Song Mei’s expression changed, "I think your dad and mom seem unhappy. Are they arguing?"

Though what Ye Family’s couple was saying wasn’t audible, it was clear they were fighting.

Ye Qian shook her head, forcing a bitter smile, "It’s nothing. Since my sister returned, my family has been . I’m used to it by now, though it’s a bit embarrassing for you to see."

Song Mei opened her mouth, stood up, "Ye Qian, I’ll head home now. It’s New Year’s; I can’t stay at your place all day. I’ll come to see you tomorrow."

Given the turmoil at Ye family, Song Mei couldn’t stay any longer.

Ye Qian nodded, got up to escort Song Mei out, seeing her mother sitting alone enraged in the living room, went over and held her mother’s hand, "Mom, I noticed your wrinkles are increasing. You need to laugh more."

Normally Bai Xue would smile to comfort her little daughter, but not today. "Ye Qian, keep your distance from Ye Ling, don’t pick up her bad habits."

This stunned Ye Qian. She wanted to probe, given everything seemed fine just moments ago, then remembered her earlier conversation with Song Mei, and her expression changed. Could it be that her mother had overheard? If so, what would her father think? (To be continued. If you work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please go to m.qidian.com to read.)