Chapter 337: Chapter 337

Bai Xue looked hatefully at her eldest daughter walking away and then spat out venomously, "What did I say? Your dad just wouldn’t listen to me. Now look at them being all lovey-dovey in public, it’s shameless. No wonder people in the courtyard are pointing fingers at our family. Even in such a crowded place like a hospital, they can act this way; who knows what they would do elsewhere? I need to talk to your dad about this, since we’ve run into them now."

Ye Qian held her mother back, her face devoid of any smile, "Mom, even if you do talk to dad, he won’t believe you. You might as well let it go; there’s no point in doing thankless things. The worse she is, the happier we should be. In the end, it’s her that other people critique, not us."

After yesterday’s humiliating experience, Ye Qian knew Shen Bin was watching; to maintain her image, she had to endure it. She ran home heartbroken and thought about it all night. Ye Qian realized that no matter what she did, she wouldn’t get anything good out of this situation, so she had to accept it. Yet she didn’t expect to run into such a scene with her mother at the hospital.

Ye Qian should have felt relieved; after all, Ye Ling wasn’t with Brother Zhiyuan. But thinking about Xiang Weilai, who was usually so good-natured and gentle, preferring Ye Ling, made her uncomfortable. Before Ye Ling appeared in the courtyard, she would always play with Brother Zhiyuan and the others. However, no matter what she did, Xiang Weilai remained indifferent to her, never showing her any special attention like other boys did. Unexpectedly, he liked Ye Ling.

What was so good about Ye Ling? Despite spending so much time together, she couldn’t compare to the newcomer Ye Ling. Ye Qian felt like a failure, and this sense of failure only emerged after Ye Ling’s arrival. Thinking further about it made her feel like she’d go crazy.

Bai Xue didn’t feel anything as her younger daughter pulled her along, but the usually sweet girl suddenly had no smile, and her expression was cold, which scared Bai Xue, "Qianqian, I know that yesterday’s incident hurt you deeply. It’s not that you ran away; I must help you hit back with this slap. Finding her today, come on, mom will help you hit back right now."

"Mom, Ye Ling’s mouth is sharp; she could make the dead seem alive. We’re no match for her. Before, I always considered her my sister, no matter how she troubled me, I never took it to heart. But from yesterday’s incident, I realized she hates me, has always hated me, regardless of what I do."

Ye Qian had returned to her former self, covering her face and squatting on the ground, her voice choked and full of disappointment, "Mom, Sister only wants all the boys around her. Only then can she get revenge on me because before Sister returned, everyone liked me. But after she returned, people stopped interacting with me much. She feels comfortable , and since it’s like that, let Sister be. After all, I’ve always monopolized Dad and Mom’s love over the years."

"Qianqian..." Bai Xue was stunned, unsure what was wrong with her daughter, and stood frozen in place.

Sun Mingjie approached and coldly voiced, "I’ve always known she wasn’t good; turns out she has such intentions. Zhiyuan, you understand now, right? What kind of person Ye Qian is? Have you ever seen her speak ill about anyone? And Ye Ling is her sister; imagine how badly Ye Ling must bully Ye Qian for her to be this heartbroken? Don’t disbelieve it; at school, we’ve all seen how Ye Ling bullies others."

Liu Zhiyuan remained silent, simply looking at Ye Qian who was squatting on the ground covering her face and crying.

Bai Xue heard the voices and turned around, seeing Liu Zhiyuan and the others, she spoke without care, "Ye Qian is just soft-hearted, we just stumbled upon Ye Ling and Xiang Weilai being intimate, and she insists I don’t tell her dad. Who knows how much she’ll suffer with this temperament."

Sun Mingjie was taken aback, then couldn’t help but let out a mocking laugh, casting a meaningful glance at Liu Zhiyuan. Liu Zhiyuan’s eyebrows slowly furrowed and, without saying anything, turned and walked away. Dong Haoyu followed him in large strides, and Sun Mingjie, seeing this, didn’t linger either and followed them.

Outside the hospital, Liu Zhiyuan stopped, "Do you think it’s true?"

Dong Haoyu thought for a moment, "Sometimes, the lie of the kindest person is the most believable." Read complete version only at NoveI-Fire.ɴet

Following behind, Sun Mingjie was displeased with these words, "But what Aunt Bai said must be true. Weilai even comforted Ye Ling by wiping her tears right in front of us, so it’s not impossible they act like that behind our backs."

Liu Zhiyuan glanced back at Sun Mingjie, his voice calm, "I know you don’t like Ye Ling, but Ye Ling has always hated evil. As long as you don’t provoke her, she won’t trouble you."

He dropped those words and walked away briskly.

Sun Mingjie was puzzled, "What does he mean by that?"

It’s still unclear, so it’s no wonder Zhiyuan warned him.

Dong Haoyu sighed and said, "Zhiyuan is telling you not to provoke Ye Ling in the future; just stay out of her way; otherwise, if you anger her, you’ll be the one who suffers."

Leaving those words, Dong Haoyu chased after Liu Zhiyuan.

Sun Mingjie stood there, contemplating Dong Haoyu’s advice. Thinking of Ye Ling’s formidable nature made him shudder, and he dared not say more as he followed them. Over at the courtyard, as Xiang Weilai returned, he encountered Zhao Guodong leaning against the wall at the entrance, evidently waiting for someone.

Xiang Weilai raised an eyebrow, watching Zhao Guodong walk toward him, confirming that he was waiting for him. With his hands in his pockets, he looked at the approaching figure, "Waiting for me?"

"Come with me to the grove." Zhao Guodong gave Xiang Weilai a hateful look and strode toward the grove first.

Xiang Weilai didn’t say much, following along. Walking towards the small grove, he lazily undid the buttons on his white T-shirt collar, following behind Zhao Guodong, lips curled slightly in a half-smile, watching the suddenly halted figure without making a sound.

"Is it true?" Zhao Guodong’s voice carried a hint of loss.

Not what Xiang Weilai had anticipated, "What?"

"Don’t pretend with me here; you know exactly what I’m asking?" Zhao Guodong turned around furiously, his eyes seemed to be shooting flames, "Do you like Ye Ling, does she like you?"

Xiang Weilai nodded, "Yes."

Though his words were simple, the answer stunned Zhao Guodong, causing him to take several steps back to steady himself.

Xiang Weilai pursued relentlessly, continuing to throw out words for Zhao Guodong to give up, "Haven’t you always told Ye Ling that you like Ye Qian? Ye Qian has told me that she was moved by you and wanted to give you a chance. But you always act like a child, eventually causing her to give up. You’ve seen her family situation; she can’t possibly have the energy to take care of a child."

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