Chapter 357: Chapter 357
Bai Xue had a good plan, her niece is doing well now, and she believes the Li Family will also be satisfied. Later, when she speaks about the flaws of that girl, she believes the Li Family won’t favor her niece. Bai Hehua can see through her aunt’s calculation, feels displeased in her heart, but doesn’t want to offend her visibly.
Now hearing her niece say such things, she feels unhappy, "Hehua, you can’t just accept anyone casually. Your conditions aren’t bad now. Those working in the Grain Bureau aren’t good, their nature of work is different from yours, living together in the future won’t be convenient."
Bai Hehua nodded, "Aunt, I’ll remember what you said."
Ye Qian didn’t want to listen anymore, "Mom, it’s getting late, let’s sleep."
Bai Xue noticed her younger daughter was still angry, knowing it was because of her, thinking she’ll wait until her daughter calms down tomorrow to talk to her properly. She did not dare to anger her daughter further, rising to make the bed.
Since Bai Hehua arrived at night, she naturally stayed at home.
The next day, Ye He Ping went to his workplace, Ye Ling didn’t want to stay at home either, so she went out to the bookstore. As she left, she saw Ye Qian also coming out with her, their mother chased after them but said nothing. Seeing her mother’s darkened face, Ye Ling laughed and went away. Only yesterday did she learn that Shen Bin was involved with the Li Family and quickly started calculating. How could it not be embarrassing? Moreover, Ye Qian was dragged into it, no wonder Ye Qian was furious.
After that incident, Ye Ling stayed home until the second day of February before leaving. Among people in the courtyard, she was the last to leave for school, even Liu Nan and Yang Hui were quite surprised. After asking, they saw Zhao Guodong and the others were fine, only then were they relieved. When Ye Ling returned, she had no issues getting along with Zhao Guodong and the others, then believing they truly did not leave together.
It was at school that Ye Ling saw Xiang Weilai. Having been apart for a winter break, though just over a month, when they met in class, Ye Ling suddenly felt as if a long time had passed. They exchanged glances, finally giving each other a faint smile, easing the awkwardness between them, nodding and returning to their seats. In their hearts, they knew that the feelings had genuinely faded.
Even though Ye Ling let go at the moment she initiated the conversation, when they greeted each other with a smile, she couldn’t help but feel sad. Indeed, emotions are not something you can let go of just because you want to. Sitting by the north wall, Xiang Weilai was also turning his head to look at Ye Ling by the window, watching her gaze wistfully outside. When the teacher came in, he withdrew his gaze and lowered his head. By the time he raised it again, he’d suppressed the matters in his eyes.
Liu Zhiyuan sat at the back, since Ye Ling entered, his gaze was continuously shifting between Ye Ling and Xiang Weilai, not missing the loss on Xiang Weilai’s face and the melancholy in Ye Ling’s demeanor. His heart sank along with them, as this was the situation he feared seeing the most, especially worrying about his own sister.
However, in the days that followed, Liu Zhiyuan was able to slowly relax. In the fourth year, professional courses increased, and by the time winter break arrived, Ye Ling hadn’t changed much, but she had grown half a head taller. Over the past six months, she made phone calls with her father, knowing he was doing well at his job. After receiving her stipend, Ye Ling didn’t save it. During vacations, she went out shopping with Liu Nan and Yang Hui, and upon returning home for winter break, she switched from her suit to a knitted black turtleneck sweater and black slim pants. Her black leather shoes and the red coat were gifted by Liu Nan. When Ye He Ping saw his daughter, he almost didn’t recognize her.
When Ye Ling approached him, Ye He Ping smiled and said, "Girls change a lot by the age of eighteen; after the New Year, you’ll be twenty. Dad almost didn’t recognize you at first glance." ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ novel[f]ire.net
Especially this year, Ye Ling developed double eyelids. Standing in a crowd, she drew attention. Though her looks were just fair, just standing there calmly as if she had been through a baptism of time and change, pulling people’s gazes. She might not be as eye-catching as a gem, but she exuded a gentle glow like a pearl.
Accompanying Ye He Ping to pick up someone was Shen Bin. From afar, in his suit, he naturally stood out in the crowd. His figure was upright, and as his gaze fell on Ye Ling, his eyes flashed with amazement. The stubborn girl had grown up, standing there like a quietly blooming flower. Though not as striking as a peony, compared to wild lilies, her charm was something else entirely.
"Dad, did you meet Uncle Shen on the way?" Ye Ling also saw Shen Bin in a suit standing in the distance.
Ye He Ping eventually broke free from his joy at seeing his daughter. With his daughter holding onto his arm, he walked towards Shen Bin, "He came to my workplace looking for me, and since today I was picking you up, we came together."
Ye Ling smiled, "Dad, seeing Uncle Shen in a suit, does it make you reminisce about the formal life in the company?"
"That’s something I’ll never forget," Ye He Ping laughed as he looked at his daughter. As his daughter puckered her lips, he raised his head to realize they had already reached Shen Bin. He smiled at Shen Bin and said, "Time flies, next summer this child will graduate and start working. I originally planned to ask you to take care of her, but I never thought you’d be transferring."
Ye Ling looked puzzled at Shen Bin, "Transferring?"
After half a year of absence, besides the increasingly steady aura emanating from Shen Bin, the contours of his chiseled face were also more distinct, his eyes seeming like they had been silent for thousands of years in time. Having experienced more, Ye Ling was no longer awkward around Shen Bin and could face him calmly.
As Ye Ling assessed Shen Bin, Shen Bin had already spoken, "Being transferred to a mountainous area."
Ye He Ping explained at one side, "You always have to endure hardships first before enjoying sweetness. To accomplish something, experiencing life will let you understand more."
Upon hearing this, Ye Ling understood. Seeing that being transferred was not a favorable place, such experience would help with promotions later, making it justified.
"That’s a good thing," Ye Ling congratulated Shen Bin with a smile, "When is the transfer? Where to?"
"The notification has been issued, going over after the New Year, heading to the Da XingAn Ridge region." Exiting the train station, Shen Bin led the way, and the three of them reached the car.
A gray company sedan. Ye Ling sat in the back, "The climate over there is colder than here, but since it’s the north, it should be okay once you get there."
"You guys graduate in six months, and the school has already made arrangements," Shen Bin’s harsh and unchanged tone became familiar over time, making him sound less rigid. "I’ve seen your distribution, we’ll be going to the same place." (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to visit Qidian.com to vote with recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)