Chapter 314: Chapter 314

When they arrived at the company, most of the families had already had breakfast and headed home. After getting out of the car, Ye He Ping called over his younger daughter, "Let me take you to meet the elders. It will be good to recognize them if you encounter them in the company later." Fresh chapters posted on Nove1Fire.net

"Dad, hold on, I’ll call my sister." Ye Qian smiled sweetly.

Before she could turn around, Ye He Ping stopped her, "Ye Qian, there’s no need to call your sister. The leaders know your sister is at the university. They want to meet her, so let Uncle Shen take her over. I’ll take you elsewhere."

He felt uneasy lying to his younger daughter, but he couldn’t just let her follow.

Ye Qian furrowed her brows but then smiled, "That’s a good thing, is it Grandpa Li’s place? Is Grandma Li there too? I’ve borrowed books from there before. Dad, let’s go together and wish them a happy new year."

"Your Grandma Li is around here, let’s just head over there." Ye He Ping waved at his younger daughter, "I just glanced over; they’re at the canteen."

Finding no excuse, Ye Qian looked back to see Ye Ling talking with Shen Bin not far away. She thought for a moment and then caught up with her father as they made their way to the canteen.

After getting out of the car and separating, Shen Bin waited for Ye Ling beside him. Ye Ling, understanding her father’s hint, reluctantly stayed behind. When they were far enough not to hear each other, Ye Ling asked Shen Bin, "You’re not really going to let me tell your dad that we’re dating, are you? I can’t even believe it myself, let alone others."

"My dad wants to meet you. Let’s go." Shen Bin knew Ye Ling would be unwilling. He had anticipated it and gave her no chance to protest, issuing a command as he started walking ahead.

Ye Ling followed, speaking resentfully, "My dad doesn’t know the boss is your father, so he believes you. What exactly are you trying to do?"

"I don’t want to start a family too early. Your situation just happened to help solve my issue with blind dates. What else do you think I want to do?" Shen Bin’s words were always direct, leaving no room for subtlety.

Ye Ling was furious but couldn’t find a reason to argue back, grumbling, "Fine, but when we get to your dad, if I slip up, I won’t care."

Shen Bin coldly threatened, "If you slip up, then we’ll really start dating. I don’t think the leader would oppose it. And in the army, don’t mention that he’s my father. If it gets out, it could be problematic."

Ye Ling laughed angrily, "Do you think I’d date you just because you say so? Haven’t you heard my dad call you our ’Uncle Shen’? You’re our elder. If my dad found out you had an interest in his daughter, what do you think he’d think of you?"

Shen Bin, who was striding ahead, stopped and glanced over with almond-shaped eyes, causing Ye Ling to feel a chill. She raised her chin defiantly, "What?"

"Like a bean sprout, are you trying too hard to be something you’re not?" Shen Bin retracted his gaze and continued walking.

Ye Ling was initially stunned by his words. Upon realizing Shen Bin was insinuating that she was vain, she was both embarrassed and angry, her face flushed red. Shen Bin threw another remark from ahead, "Hurry up and follow."

Ye Ling didn’t want to comply, but then she heard Shen Bin add, "You wouldn’t be childish enough to stay put, would you? Don’t forget you’re a university student. Don’t forget what we’re doing now. You need to take responsibility for your actions, which is your duty."

Listening to Shen Bin’s continuous remarks, Ye Ling didn’t want to retort anymore. She gritted her teeth, jogging to catch up. Finally reaching him, she couldn’t help but sarcastically exclaim, breathlessly, "You have long legs, each step covers three of mine. Don’t you have the least bit of gallantry?"

"You’re a man too." Shen Bin retorted without backing down.

Ye Ling glared at this sharp-tongued, small-minded man, wishing her eyes could pop out. In her past life, she hadn’t noticed he was so petty, yet his words could irk a person half to death. She hadn’t realized he had such talent.

"I am still a woman." Ye Ling couldn’t believe that even after living two lives, she was still bullied by him. "Exploiting gratitude for return favors is not something a soldier should do."

Shen Bin abruptly stopped in front, and just as Ye Ling felt smug about her retort, she didn’t expect him to stop, leading her to bump into him. Embarrassed and angry, she quickly took two steps back, "Why didn’t you say you were stopping?"

What was wrong with this person?

Shen Bin turned back to scrutinize Ye Ling, "Do you think I’m exploiting gratitude for return favors?"

Ye Ling nodded, "Isn’t it? Typically, when you help others, you don’t ask for favors in return. But you helped me and then used this to make me do something I don’t like. Isn’t that exploiting gratitude for return favors?"

After speaking, Ye Ling stared closely at Shen Bin, wanting to see what kind of excuse he would come up with. However, after a long wait, she only saw Shen Bin seeming to realize something, nodding without saying a word, and turned back to continue walking. This reaction was completely unexpected for Ye Ling, and seeing the suddenly silent Shen Bin ahead, she felt a twinge of guilt. Upon reflection, she realized Shen Bin hadn’t wronged her in both lives and had helped her a lot in this life. It was just a one-time help he wanted from her, yet she spoke harshly.

Ye Ling suddenly felt quite petty, thinking of saying something to ease the tension but didn’t know how to start until they reached the office door. Seeing Shen Bin turn back, Ye Ling immediately seized the opportunity to nod at him, indicating that she was ready. This good demeanor was also in hopes that Shen Bin would understand she meant to reconcile by lowering her stance.

Shen Bin’s eyes flashed with surprise, genuinely puzzled by what the girl in front of him was thinking. One moment she was fiercely reproachful, the next she had a good attitude like seeking his forgiveness. Changing back and forth, Shen Bin couldn’t figure her out. Already at the door, he didn’t dwell on it and called out for permission. Upon hearing the response from inside, he opened the door and led Ye Ling in.

Li Houguo was sitting behind the office desk, looking at some documents. When he lifted his eyes to see his son enter, he showed no reaction and calmly looked down again. But he soon looked up again, looking behind his son to see a petite girl following. She stood at his son’s shoulder, with little flesh on her slender frame. Compared to his tall and robust son with a stern expression, they didn’t seem a good fit together.

Li Houguo’s brows furrowed tightly. Shen Bin was unconcerned. After her newfound conscience regarding Shen Bin, Ye Ling naturally wanted to assist him. Seeing Shen Bin’s father frown while looking at her, she grew worried and didn’t dare to take another step forward. Even when Shen Bin pulled her hand to guide her forward, she didn’t notice. (To be continued. If you piece, we welcome you to vote at Qidian (qidian.com) with recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users please go to m.qidian.com to read.)