Chapter 321: Chapter 321

Ye Qian clearly remembered that when they were speaking, Grandma Li’s gaze had glanced at Ye Ling’s wrist. Following her gaze, she saw that Ye Ling was wearing a watch. Considering how her family always spoiled her, she herself didn’t even wear a watch. Yet, Ye Ling was wearing a Plum Blossom watch, which made her feel uneasy.

Tonight, Ye Ling had already been so dazzling all the way, making Ye Qian uncomfortable, and the watch was something she couldn’t tolerate. It must have been bought by their father.

"Ye Ling has a subsidy; she earned money herself when she was in her hometown. Buying a watch isn’t a big deal," Bai Xue knew her daughter felt hurt. "But she’s spending money so lavishly, which isn’t right. I’ll talk to your dad tonight; we can’t just let this go with her."

"Mom, you’d better not talk to Dad about it. If the watch was bought by Dad, mentioning it to him would only embarrass him," Ye Qian kindly advised on the surface, secretly hinting at her mother about the watch’s origin.

Bai Xue didn’t think much of it initially, but after her daughter spoke, she started wondering if it was bought by her husband. Since both daughters left home, her husband hadn’t brought money back home. With a salary and allowances of over thirty yuan a month, it wasn’t a small amount. Presumably, he had saved some money.

Seeing her mother remain silent, Ye Qian knew her words had taken effect, and she wasn’t in a hurry to make her mother understand immediately. "Mom, is Grandma Li really intending for Ye Ling and Uncle Shen?"

Thinking of Shen Bin, Ye Qian felt that even though Shen Bin wasn’t too old, he had been through a divorce. Not to mention others, her father wouldn’t agree either. And even if her father agreed, if Ye Ling didn’t, no one could force her. However, if her father did agree, and Ye Ling didn’t, they could use this to create a rift between her father and Ye Ling.

Bai Xue, carried away by her daughter’s thoughts, sat by the bed. "This matter isn’t ours to decide. Your dad’s favoritism towards her means this won’t happen."

But at least having someone who has been divorced come to propose to Ye Ling could be somewhat of a humiliation. Bai Xue thought it was a good chance to humiliate the eldest daughter a bit, to curb her arrogance.

Ye Qian knew this wouldn’t come to pass, so her previous excitement faded. That night, when Ye He Ping returned, Bai Xue discreetly mentioned it. Ye He Ping, saying he was tired, brushed it off with a few words and went back to the living room to make the bed.

Bai Xue returned to the West Room, feeling puzzled. "Your dad seemed to have known already, not surprised at all."

Ye Qian thought about the company’s matters during the day, "Mom, during the day at the company, Ye Ling and Uncle Shen went to Grandpa Li’s place. Do you think they’ve had intentions for some time?"

Bai Xue was taken aback, "Couldn’t be, right?"

Ye Qian shook her head, "I was just imagining things. During the day, I always felt something was wrong, but couldn’t figure out what. Today, with Grandma Li’s visit and your mention of Dad’s reaction, I started to understand, though there’s something I can’t quite explain."

"If you can’t figure it out, don’t think about it. You’re rarely home. Thinking about her trouble only brings you distress. Let’s not think about it and chat well. You’ll leave on the fifth, and once at the company, who knows when we’ll meet again. When you get regularized, call me, and I’ll find Aunt Wu." Bai Xue felt pity for her younger daughter.

Such an obedient daughter, yet the husband seemed to care less now. The fact that the daughter was so sensible only made Bai Xue more furious about her husband’s bias.

Relating to one’s own heart, she never deeply considered her own bias and only focused on her husband’s flaws.

In the living room, after his wife left, Ye He Ping’s face showed worry. The leader’s wife coming over must have been due to hearing about Shen Bin, aiming to see the eldest daughter. It seems now that even if the daughter and Shen Bin separated, they would hold opinions on her. Initially, he had only focused on helping Shen Bin and didn’t think things through. Thinking about it now, Ye He Ping also felt worried.

But as it was still distant, Ye He Ping didn’t think further.

On the second day of the new year, the whole family didn’t go anywhere. It was rare for the home to be quiet and peaceful. Only Zhao Guodong and others came to chat briefly with Ye Ling and left. On the third day, Bai Guoping came with his wife, carrying a little girl. Their clothes had patches, looking like beggars.

Seeing her brother and sister-in-law , Bai Xue couldn’t help but get angry. Upon seeing the child in her sister-in-law’s arms crying bitterly from the cold, she hurriedly brought them into the living room, not having the heart to scold them first.

Seeing his brother-in-law at home, Bai Guoping felt a bit scared, "Brother-in-law."

Ye He Ping nodded, his brows furrowing early, "Where have you been these past two years?"

Bai Guoping had more children than allowed. Someone from their hometown had come to the compound to look for him twice, so Ye He Ping knew of these matters.

Bai Guoping had a miserable look, "Wherever we go, we stay a few days. Now it’s winter, we couldn’t hold on anymore, so we came to you, brother-in-law."

Li Hua, hugging the still-crying child, tried to comfort him. Bai Xue, seeing her brother , also felt heartache, "Why is the child crying continuously?"

"Sis, the child is hungry. We haven’t had anything to eat for two days." Bai Guoping lowered his head in shame.

Bai Xue glared at her brother in anger and turned to the kitchen. Fortunately, there were leftovers from breakfast, and the rice was still warm. Bai Xue just heated the dishes and soaked a bowl of rice in them before returning to the living room.

"Feed the child first; I’ll make more food." Bai Xue handed the bowl to her sister-in-law. Original content can be found at ɴovelfire.net

Li Hua hurriedly took the bowl, "Thank you, sis."

"Alright, feed the child." Bai Xue impatiently returned to the kitchen.

In the living room, there was only the sound of the Bai family’s young daughter eating. Watching the two- or three-year-old child practically grab at the food, both Ye Ling and Ye Qian felt sympathy rise in their eyes, while Ye He Ping’s brows furrowed deeper.

"As a grown man, are you really not afraid of hard work, to let the child starve ?" This was the reason Ye He Ping despised his brother-in-law.

Bai Guoping lowered his head and remained silent.

Ye He Ping showed no sympathy. He knew that Bai Hehua mailed her monthly allowance to their parents; for these two adults to end up begging, it was clear how disappointing they were.

After a bowl of food, the Bai family’s second child finally stopped crying and started looking around. Seeing Ye He Ping, she timidly snuggled back into her mother’s arms. Ye Qian helped take the bowl and spoon away, and Ye Ling returned to her room.

Ye He Ping called for his younger daughter, "Ye Qian, take your aunt to your room."

Ye Qian obediently complied, calling Li Hua to bring the child to the West Room. She knew her father had something to discuss with her uncle, while in the kitchen, Bai Xue’s heart was on edge. She worried not about anything else but her brother being too proud and starting an argument with her husband. (To be continued. If you work, feel free to go to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations or monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)