Chapter 360: Chapter 360

Liu Zhiyuan looked at his mother, his eyes full of deep disappointment, but he said nothing and turned back to his bedroom. Liu Rui couldn’t help but worry, carefully watching their mother, whose expression also didn’t look good.

"It’s okay, don’t take your brother’s words to heart." Wu Mengyi felt a heavy heart from her son’s look, but that didn’t quench the doubts in her heart.

Especially after clashing with her son today, Wu Mengyi felt it necessary to have a talk with Ye Ling.

Liu Rui behaved herself and quietly returned to her bedroom alone.

The next day, Ye Ling was tidying up clothes at home, planning to wash them, when she heard someone arrive. Her mother’s laughter was unusually loud. Listening carefully for a few moments, she realized it was Liu Zhiyuan’s mother. Ye Ling, who already didn’t think highly of Liu Zhiyuan’s mother, knew she was a sharp-tongued person who always put on the appearance of a kind elder, so she didn’t intend to go out.

However, even though she didn’t go out, the person came to her.

Ye Ling had just picked out the clothes when Wu Mengyi pushed the door open and came in. Ye Ling glanced behind her but didn’t see her mother. Wu Mengyi had already spoken, "Your mom said for me to stay here for dinner, she went out to buy groceries."

Saying that, she sat down on the edge of the bed by herself and looked around the room, "It’s been a few years since Aunty saw you, sit down and chat with Aunty."

Ye Ling, knowing fully well that this person came for her, having sent her mother out, suspected it was about Xiang Weilai. She really couldn’t figure out what else she might want to say. Since it was unavoidable, Ye Ling wanted to hear what she had to say. Thinking of the humiliating words Wu Mengyi had said in her previous life, this time Ye Ling had no intention to be insulted again. She wanted to see what reasons Wu Mengyi could possibly find to scold her now.

Wu Mengyi kept observing Ye Ling. Although she was just wearing a simple sweater over a white shirt, youthfulness brought its own charm, no matter how plain it seemed. Thus, the more Wu Mengyi looked, the less she liked her, "You and Zhiyuan interact a lot in school, talk to Aunty about what Zhiyuan does at school? That child doesn’t like to talk, and he never tells anything about school when he comes home."

Ye Ling initially thought the talk would be about Xiang Weilai, but unexpectedly it was about Liu Zhiyuan, which surprised her. She then smiled, "Aunty, you’ve asked the wrong person. There are a few boys in the compound who go to school together; if you really want to know, you should ask them. I hardly ever chat with Liu Zhiyuan in school throughout the year, so I don’t know what he’s busy with every day, nor have I paid attention. It seems I will have to let Aunty down."

Your son is fine, but I’m not particularly fond of him. Ye Ling believed she had made herself clear; if the other one continues saying unnecessary things, then she shouldn’t blame her if she starts speaking harshly, sparing no courtesy.

Though Wu Mengyi hadn’t expected Ye Ling to immediately understand her intentions, it only made her feel that Ye Ling had come prepared. Her mood turned sour, "Ye Ling, I understand you might feel hurt about you and Xiang Weilai, but I hope you cherish your happiness, and don’t do things that might mar your reputation out of spite. I’ve always thought highly of your sister, Ye Qian; when she was a child, I even wished for a daughter-in-law like her. She’s considerate and sensible. Do you think Ye Qian matches Zhiyuan?"

Ye Ling’s smile faded, "Aunty, I don’t understand what you’re talking about. I’m very responsible for my own life. If I’ve done something to make you misunderstand, I think it’s better if we clear it up now. I also want to hear what exactly I did to make you misunderstand. As for whether Ye Qian and Liu Zhiyuan are suitable, that’s between them and has nothing to do with me. Or does Aunty think I’ve done something here that requires consultation with me?"

With such pointed remarks, Wu Mengyi didn’t like it.

"Ye Ling, since that’s how you want it, I’ll be frank. Is it true that you’re dating Liu Zhiyuan?" Wu Mengyi thought that for someone like Ye Ling, with such a sharp tongue and growing up in a rural area, she lacked discernment and appeal, so she straightforwardly warned, "Whether anything is going on between you two or not, I hope you stay away from Zhiyuan. No matter how much he likes you, I won’t agree to it. You should know that even without your and Xiang Weilai’s situation, our family wouldn’t agree to someone like you coming through our doors."

Ye Ling knew Wu Mengyi’s next words would be even harsher and directly interrupted, "Aunty, what proof do you have of me dating Liu Zhiyuan? In your eyes, your son is excellent, but it does not mean everyone likes him. And without you saying, I know about the high standards in your family. I never intended to mix with your Liu Family anyway. If you have evidence, please bring it out; I’d like to see it too. If not, I urge you to watch your words in the future and refrain from making things up. I don’t want my reputation ruined because of this."

Picking up the clothes, Ye Ling stepped down from the bed and said coldly, "If Aunty is here as a guest, then perhaps you’d better sit in the East Room. I need to do laundry and have no time to chat with you."

"You child, don’t you know any manners at all? Is this how your mother taught you to speak to your elders?" Wu Mengyi felt she had lost face right then.

Ye Ling sneered, "My dad taught me that elders who are deserving of respect should be treated as elders. Those who preach morality yet do entirely unethical things needn’t be respected or minded."

"Who are you calling immoral? No wonder Xiang Weilai doesn’t want you. With your behavior, it’s no surprise that no one would want you," Wu Mengyi maintained her dignity but could have bitten Ye Ling in frustration. The latest_epɪ_sodes are on_the novel·fıre·net

Ye Ling laughed, "Whether Xiang Weilai wants me or not is clear to those who know, and I believe if this matter was truly spread, everyone would understand what it is. Just because I haven’t said much doesn’t mean I’m easy to bully; I’m just thinking of the Xiang Family. Unlike some people, who manipulate others, while the love snatched through such means doesn’t last long or bring happiness."

"Such venomous words, what did my Xiao Rui do to make you speak such spite?"

Ye Ling laughed softly, "How can someone of your stature turn things around so easily? It’s not something people like you should be doing. Speak of the matter if you have something to discuss. If you insist on pinning some crime onto me, it won’t work. Though I’m not one to fuss about things, but if someone truly provokes me, I won’t let go easily, willing to fight till the end."

"Is that a threat?" Wu Mengyi didn’t really take Ye Ling seriously, "Could it be that I’m wrong? Otherwise, why wouldn’t Zhiyuan side with his own sister instead of speaking up for an outsider like you? Who knows what motive you have in seducing my Zhiyuan."(To be continued. If you work, you’re welcome to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for it, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)