Chapter 348: Chapter 348

Liu Wujiang frowned upon hearing his wife’s words. Wu Mengyi was perceptive, and seeing her husband , she knew her remarks were displeasing to him, and she stopped talking to look at him.

"The Xiang Family wouldn’t treat their daughter-in-law poorly, especially since they live in a big compound. But the relationship between husband and wife is not something outsiders can control. Even if Xiang Weilai doesn’t interact with Xiao Rui, can you control that? If he only interacts once a year, can you control it? Even if he’s cold to Xiao Rui, what can you say about it?" Liu Wujiang felt his wife was sometimes too confident, not having faced any setbacks in the compound. "When marrying off our daughter, we must lower our stance. Why do we do it? Isn’t it so that our son-in-law will truly care for our daughter? How can you not understand this? I noticed today at home, you were a bit excessive. The engagement between the two families is a good thing, but you couldn’t stop smiling, almost as if our family has been eagerly waiting for this day to come."

Haven’t we been hoping for the Xiang Family to come over all along?

Wu Mengyi muttered to herself but dared not say it aloud, and upon reflecting on her husband’s words, she realized he was right. Her attitude became more humble, "I was just momentarily excited and forgot about that. Don’t worry, I’ll know how to handle it in the future."

Liu Wujiang appreciated his wife’s intelligence, understanding right away and not stubbornly refusing to admit mistakes, so his tone softened, "Then be mindful in the future; we still need to maintain good relations with the Xiang Family."

The couple then retired early, while the Xiang Family kept their lights on for half the night. Xiang Shaokang glanced at his wife, then silently got up and lay down on the bed. Tian Hui glanced at her husband, knowing it was a cue for her to check on their son, so she got up and left the bedroom.

After knocking a few times and entering, Tian Hui saw her son reading, which relieved her somewhat. She sat by the bed next to her son, "Weilai, don’t make things difficult for yourself. Your dad has lived most of his life; how he’ll live the rest doesn’t matter as much. You are still young."

"Mom, why bring this up now?" Xiang Weilai put down his book and smiled at his mother, "You and Dad are overthinking, I’m alright. It’s late, you’ve been busy all day, you should rest."

Tian Hui didn’t know how to comfort her son, so she simply patted his shoulder and left. Liu Family’s actions were wrong, but being entangled in this mess, her husband felt ashamed to face their son, so he sent her to offer some words of comfort. But seeing her son unaffected, she didn’t know what more to say, lest she seemed meddlesome.

Once the door was closed, Xiang Weilai’s smile faded. He looked down at the book in his hand, which had been open on the same page since he arrived home; he hadn’t managed to go beyond this page, his mind filled with Ye Ling’s consolations and the laughter of Liu Family, making him feel their faces were ugly.

As for his father’s situation, he was skeptical that Liu Family wasn’t involved, though now, being insignificant and his father facing this ordeal, investigating was futile; they were forcibly held by Liu Family.

Xiang Weilai tightened his fist. Having seen through Liu Family’s antics, he couldn’t be perpetually controlled by them; the day to counter them would come. Currently, he was unable to be with the one he loved; the future—a future he had long ceased to care about.

Xiang Weilai was worried about Ye Ling, while Ye Qian, upon returning home, immediately relayed Liu Family’s attitude to Bai Xue, who wanted to confront Ye Ling. Ye Qian stopped her.

"Mom, if you go directly, won’t it seem in Dad’s eyes that I’m stirring up trouble? Besides, Aunt Wu’s intention was to warn my sister not to provoke Xiang Weilai anymore. Just tell my sister when it’s convenient." Ye Qian disliked her mother’s impulsive nature, even if she was caring. "Mom, does Dad know about this?"

"They never tell me anything, how could I know?" Bai Xue got angry just thinking about it. These years had visibly aged her, wrinkles covering her forehead, but she smiled while talking about her younger daughter’s matter, "Aunt Wu likes you. Tomorrow I’ll go to Liu Family to finalize your affair. What did I say before? Even if she graduates from a good university, what of it? For a woman, finding a good family is the real deal."

Ye Qian’s face reddened slightly, "Mom, don’t be the first to speak and see what Aunt Wu says first. Now that Dad isn’t in the army, it’s somewhat like we’re marrying up."

"You’re so excellent, Dad may not be at the company, but he’s at least an administrator, so why is it marrying up?" Bai Xue was dissatisfied with the notion. Talking about the East Room’s older daughter, her face showed disdain, "Regardless of her early intentions, she should have considered her capabilities. Now that he’s been taken away, she ought to be humble for a while."

Ye Qian, having her designs since young, knew her mother was talking about Ye Ling, but hearing these words made her blush, "Mom, regardless, it’s my sister’s own business, don’t interfere. You know she dislikes your involvement."

Bai Xue raised her eyebrows, "I dare not interfere. Dad told me not to meddle in her affairs. I just watch, observing what kind of match she can make."

Ye Qian, unwilling to persuade her mother further, asked, "How long has Uncle Shen been here? Why did he visit?" This content belongs to N0veI.Fiɾe.net

Upon returning, she heard from her mother that Uncle Shen was in the East Room talking. She wanted to go and listen, but merely walking over seemed awkward without a reason, so she stayed in the West Room.

"Secretive, don’t know what for." Bai Xue looked down on Shen Bin, "I heard that Hehua got promoted at the company, which is good. I wonder if she can stay at the company and become permanent. Initially, Shen Bin looked down on Hehua; now what? Even if he wants her back, Hehua might not agree."

"Dad is not at the company now, whether she can become permanent depends on herself." Ye Qian never cared about those worse off than herself, absent-mindedly replying while her eyes darted towards the East Room, wishing she had ears to hear what was being said that far away.

In the East Room, upon hearing Shen Bin’s words, Ye He Ping sighed deeply, "Seeing Mr. Li’s spouse usually in good health, how did she end up with such an illness? No telling how long she can endure. Usually, she frets over your personal matters; you mustn’t let her worry. I think you should solve your personal issues promptly."

Shen Bin remained silent, head down, deep in thought. Ye Ling understood Shen Bin’s feelings; although he wasn’t close to his biological mother, losing someone dear would undeniably trouble a son deeply.

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