Chapter 368: Chapter 368

Ye Ling is sleeping in the East Room; originally, this was Bai Xue’s room. Every time Ye Qian comes back, she naturally goes to the East Room first, rarely to the West Room, and is led inside by her mother with a smile. Seeing Ye Ling lying on the bed, her face stiffens slightly but she quickly masks it.

"Mom, I just saw Shen Bin. Did he stay at our house last night?" Ye Qian puts her shoulder bag on the bed and then sits down. For original chapters go to novelꜰire.net

Bai Xue laughs, "Yes, he stayed over last night. I heard he’s going to training today."

Ye Qian’s eyes glimmer as she casually asks, "Did he say where he’s going? Who is he training?"

"I didn’t ask; I don’t understand these things." Bai Xue finds it strange her daughter came back so early today, "Is there a holiday at work?"

"No, we are also going for training, so we were given half a day off. We’re meeting at noon and leaving in the afternoon." Ye Qian feels somewhat excited.

Shen Bin is going for training, and so is she. Could it be the same place? She only heard that people were sent down to train them, claiming their mental state wasn’t good. Could it be Shen Bin and his group?

Bai Xue exclaims in surprise, "Wow, such a coincidence! Is Shen Bin training you guys? I’ll go and ask. If it’s true, that would be great; he can take care of you."

Ye Qian stands up smiling, "Mom, let me go with you. After all, it’s about me. Even if Shen Bin doesn’t take care of me, I at least need to greet him."

"You’re right. Let’s go." Bai Xue is just happily focused on her daughter’s return, not noticing the change in Ye Qian’s way of addressing Shen Bin.

From calling him Uncle Shen to using his name directly.

Once the room quiets down, Ye Ling opens her eyes and sits up. It’s cold in the house during winter; the cotton jacket is pressed under the bedding. It’s still warm when she takes it out. Ye Ling gets dressed and folds her bedding. Before she gets down, she hears the door open and sees Bai Xue and Ye Qian returning.

Ye Ling thinks about how Ye Qian found out Shen Bin’s real identity and wants to stay there for a while; she hadn’t expected her to come back so soon. Looking at Ye Qian’s face, she seems fine, but Bai Xue looks as if she’s been humiliated, forcing a smile and glaring at Ye Ling.

Ye Ling ignores them both, sitting down to put on her shoes. Bai Xue, recalling Shen Bin’s words in the West Room, looks at her eldest daughter with increasing displeasure and directly scolds, "Haven’t you got eyes? Your sister’s returned, and you don’t even greet her?"

"You also say Ye Qian is my sister, so I’m her elder sister. If she doesn’t greet her elder sister, why should I greet her?" Ye Ling counters sourly, "I don’t have to live in this house; I have places to go. I stay here for my dad’s sake. You don’t need to keep giving me attitude. If I move out, do you believe my dad wouldn’t come back to this house? So stop giving me attitude. If you lose face somewhere, fix it there yourself. If you can’t, then endure it yourself. Don’t vent on me, try it again and see?"

Bai Xue glares back, wanting to say, "What can you do?" but dares not, scared by Ye Ling’s words. She knows this girl means what she says and can act on it. Being threatened makes her uncomfortable. As Bai Xue angrily stares at Ye Ling, the door opens once more, and Shen Bin appears.

"You’ll need physical training in the future. Why not experience the training camp with me?" Shen Bin directly ignores the mother and daughter.

Seeing Shen Bin improves Ye Ling’s mood, "Sure, I don’t want to stay at home either."

Staying home during this winter break, although she doesn’t get bullied, she doesn’t want to see her mother’s attitude every day. Ye Ling glances up to see her father behind Shen Bin, smiling, "Dad, is it okay if I go?"

"Go ahead." Ye He Ping gives his wife a displeased glance.

No need to say much; it’s clear Shen Bin and Ye He Ping heard what just happened inside the room.

Bai Xue is long accustomed to it, not feeling anything, but Ye Qian’s ears turn red, "Dad, rest assured. I’m also going for training. If anything happens, we sisters will look out for each other."

Ye He Ping nods, "The training this time is mainly for you all. Your sister is just tagging along to take a look, so don’t be too serious. Just take care of yourself. If anything happens, discuss it privately with your Uncle Shen; don’t say it openly. Otherwise, it’ll seem like you’re given special treatment."

Bai Xue glares angrily at her husband, her face red.

Ye Qian’s face also reddens, but she nods gently and lowers her head, not speaking further. Meanwhile, Shen Bin has long asked what bedding Ye Ling is bringing and directly helps move it out. With the two of them gone, Ye He Ping becomes more forthcoming.

"I won’t say much else. I’m not with the company now, so I’m not afraid of problems from a divorce. If I see you giving Ye Ling attitude again, we’ll get divorced. Whether you end up homeless or begging, I won’t care. Take care of it yourself." He leaves this message and turns to the West Room.

Bai Xue bursts into tears, sits on the bed, and starts wiping her tears, "You saw it, how do I pass these days at home?"

"Mom, don’t talk anymore." Ye Qian’s nails dig into her flesh, hatred swirling in her eyes. When she looks up again, she’s all smiles like a clear sky after a storm, with nothing to show outwardly, "Dad’s words may be harsh, but he’s right. Don’t target your elder daughter when you’re upset. Anyone could see that. My sister has that personality and wouldn’t be worried about you and Dad divorcing. If a divorce did happen, she might even be happier, at least she wouldn’t have to deal with you. Don’t you agree?"

Bai Xue opens her mouth, her daughter is right. If they really divorced, that girl wouldn’t acknowledge her as a mother anymore, might even never support her. And truly, if she divorced, where would she go? The hometown hasn’t been home, there’s no money, no job, and no place to stay.

Thinking about all this, Bai Xue falls silent.

Ye Qian moves over and gently tugs at her disappointed mother, "Mom, this training goes until the Chinese New Year. I came back early because I wanted to eat your cooking. Start preparing lunch; I have to go report at noon."

"Alright, Mom will cook for you now." Bai Xue collects her melancholy and leaves the room.

She had made porridge in the morning, but it’s late now. She simply makes some dishes and bakes pancakes. Together with the porridge, it becomes appetizing. Ye Ling and her father tidy up in the West Room, wondering where they’ll stay for training.

Shen Bin tells her to bring only her bedding and a set of clothes to change into, nothing else needed. Ye Ling knows following his advice is right, so she stuffs a set of clothes into the bedding, along with a few books, making it seem simple. (To be continued. If you work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read on m.qidian.com.)