Chapter 349: Chapter 349

In the evening, Ye He Ping invited Shen Bin to stay for dinner. The youngest daughter also returned, and Bai Xue wanted to make something delicious for her, so she went into the kitchen. Ye Ling helped with the chores. Although the mother and daughter didn’t talk, working together on the meal didn’t feel awkward.

In the middle of winter, they made braised pork and stewed a fish, adding vermicelli and cabbage, filling up a big container, and steamed some buns. Although there were only two dishes, it was enough to eat.

Ye He Ping couldn’t eat greasy food, so he only had some cabbage. Ye Ling watched with concern, but she knew her father’s illness could only be nursed slowly. After dinner, as it got dark, Ye He Ping invited Shen Bin to stay overnight, but Shen Bin declined, saying he had to visit Mr. Li’s wife. Only then did Ye He Ping not insist, and finally let the eldest daughter see him off.

Outside the courtyard, Ye Ling didn’t know how to persuade him. "What my dad said is right. To put the elderly at ease, you should consider your personal matters."

Having interacted for a while, Ye Ling no longer called him uncle.

Shen Bin nodded slightly, "I’ve heard about the Liu and Xiang Families’ affairs. There’s something fishy about the Xiang Family’s matters. I shouldn’t interfere. You and Xiang Weilai have no destiny together, so don’t force it."

In the moonlight, Shen Bin’s gaze fell on Ye Ling. Though they hadn’t met for half a year, she’d grown sturdier. Her face was still delicate, but with her body stronger, she no longer appeared as petite, without seeming chubby. The word "charm" flashed in Shen Bin’s mind.

Ye Ling didn’t realize that Shen Bin’s thoughts had strayed to her. Seeing him comfort her, she accepted his kindness, "I’m fine. It’s just that the timing wasn’t right for us. It’s getting late, you should head over sooner."

Shen Bin nodded and left briskly. Ye Ling watched his back, thinking about how in a previous life they were a couple but never calmly stood together and talked . In this life, they could chat like old friends who knew each other for years. She couldn’t help but smile - such is the unpredictability of life.

Back home, Ye Ling noticed her father’s complexion was bad. Before she could ask, her mother shouted, "Why can’t I visit the Liu’s? The Liu Family likes Ye Qian and wants to settle the children’s arrangements. You don’t care for Ye Qian, but I do. I’m going tomorrow. Let’s see how you stop me."

"I say no, it means no," Ye He Ping shouted, then clutched his chest, his face turning grim.

At first, Ye Ling didn’t want to intervene, but seeing him , she moved closer. "Dad, your body can’t handle anger, and emotions must not fluctuate too much. You know this yourself, so why get so worked up? Lie down, quickly."

Ye Qian, who was cleaning the table, also came over, looking worried, helping Ye Ling lay their father down. She looked at Ye Ling with reproach. Ye Ling hadn’t figured out what was going on when her mother started speaking.

"You now care about your dad, but isn’t this your fault? If you hadn’t been irresponsibly pairing up with someone, your dad wouldn’t have stopped our family from interacting with the Liu Family. Earlier, your husband suddenly got sick, and I was scared. Seeing your father’s color improve, I resumed clamoring, ’Because of you, your sister’s whole life might be ruined. Can your conscience bear that?’"

"You..." Ye He Ping, frustrated, pointed at his wife, but couldn’t utter a word.

Ye Ling consoled her father and then looked up at her mother, "How have I hindered Ye Qian? Go ahead to the Liu’s, but this marriage better happen. Otherwise, they’ll call me a jinx, and I can’t bear the blame. Who I associate with is my business. If the Liu Family is truly that powerful, it’s good. If it’s wrong to have ever been associated with what they fancy, then no one should provoke them, not even the emperor. Keep this talk at home. If the malicious hear it, who knows what investigations they’ll start on the Liu Family. Don’t worry about them, think about how Ye Qian got her job."

Bai Xue’s face turned ashen as she grasped the gravity: pinning this on the Liu’s meant her daughter’s job wouldn’t last, and they would then hate her. She always knew this girl had a sharp tongue but never expected her to hold such sway.

Even Ye Qian was scared out of her wits; she previously dismissed these words, but seeing what happened to the Xiang Family, this was now a warning.

On the bed, Ye He Ping finally caught his breath, slowly sat up, his face still pale, "I’m not stopping this, do what you wish. But if anything happens later, don’t say I didn’t try to think of Ye Qian. The Liu Family laid an eye on the Xiang child. Do they plan to snatch them for using the situation? What chance do we have against the Liu’s? Even if they fancy Ye Qian now, if they later aren’t satisfied, they might divorce; it wouldn’t be beyond them to do that."

"I won’t meddle anymore; no need for you to act like I’m harming you." Ye He Ping, holding his eldest daughter’s hand, slowly laid down, looking like he aged several years in an instant, "Lingzi, help your dad over."

Ye Ling ached for her father, resentful of herself for causing him so much stress. As she was about to leave the room, Ye Qian’s cries reached her ears. Ye He Ping paused but continued on, and Bai Xue remained sitting silently, lost in thought, unlike her usual self who would comfort her daughter.

The next day, Ye Qian left for the company early, Bai Xue didn’t get up to make breakfast. Ye Ling cooked, and after breakfast, Ye He Ping went to work. Not long after, Zhao Guodong and the others arrived, which surprised Ye Ling when she saw Dong Haoyu too.

Dong Haoyu smiled, "Weilai asked me to come see you; he’s worried about you."

"Hypocrite," Zhao Guodong threw in.

Dong Haoyu ignored it, only looking at Ye Ling. Ye Ling smiled, "As you can see, I’m fine. Go back and tell him not to worry and to take care of himself." The rightful source is novel•fire.net

Seeing Ye Ling indeed unharmed, Dong Haoyu nodded and left. Zhao Guodong, on the other hand, talked non-stop, cursing Xiang Weilai and Liu Zhiyuan. Knowing his temperament, Ye Ling didn’t stop him and only spoke when Zhao Guodong got tired.

"Here’s the one hundred fifty yuan you gave me. Take it back; now that your grandmother is sick, you need it. When I’m short, I’ll ask you again."

Zhao Guodong put the money back, "Once I gave it to you, it’s yours."

Before Ye Ling could respond, Wang Ping interjected, "Ye Ling isn’t your wife. Why are you giving her money?" (To be continued. If you work, please vote with recommendation and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)