Chapter 374: Chapter 374

Faced with the envious expressions of her companions, Ye Qian appeared unaffected, her gaze fixed on Ye Ling until she saw the two of them enter the tent before looking away.

"When my dad used to be at the company, Shen Bin often came to our house whenever he was free. When I was sick, he even bought me some food and brought it over. He took good care of me and my sister, it’s just that my sister is a bit reclusive. That’s why Shen Bin treats her better, just to avoid her picking faults. This time he came over for training because my dad entrusted Shen Bin to bring my sister over. After all, at home, my sister doesn’t get along well with my mom, so my dad let her come out." Speaking of this, Ye Qian pursed her lips and smiled, "Look at me, here I am telling you all this. When we were leaving, my dad specifically told me not to rely on connections, so whenever possible, not to trouble Shen Bin. But since you mentioned stuff about my sister and Shen Bin, I can’t not explain; after all, such things could cause misunderstandings."

Her companion looked at Ye Qian with a face full of sympathy, "I usually see you as so gentle and quiet, I didn’t expect you to have such a sister at home. Since she’s not in that kind of relationship with Minister Shen, why are such rumors circulating? That would have a negative impact on Minister Shen."

Ye Qian frowned and shook her head, "I don’t know either."

Gathering snow in the basin, even just being out for a moment made her hands ache from the cold. Ye Qian, from a young age, had never suffered , and now she was hungry too. She looked over at Ye Ling receiving special treatment, enjoying a bowl of hot noodle soup, and even having Shen Bin at her beck and call.

The companion felt pity, "Even though Minister Shen’s current conditions aren’t that great, his future won’t be bleak, so when you compare, his conditions aren’t something people would mind too much. As you mentioned, your sister is someone who likes to pick faults, but after all, she’s a college student and the circumstances are laid out. Minister Shen being with her could be real; besides, as you just saw, the two of them in tandem, you might want to check with your sister when you get a chance."

Ye Qian absent-mindedly nodded and followed her companion back to the tent. There was no need for Ye Qian to inquire, as shortly after, another companion returned and immediately described seeing Camp Commander Shen holding hands with a university girl, giving an account as if they had witnessed it first-hand.

Ye Qian felt her companion who had just gone out with her watching her; she didn’t look back, but forced a look of surprise on her face, as if she was also shocked, though her heart felt suffocated. Finally, when no one noticed, she slipped out of the tent, thought for a moment, and then headed to the tent where Ye Ling and Shen Bin had entered.

Outside, she heard faint voices inside; it was unmistakably Ye Ling. Ye Qian took a deep breath, then ventured in, finding two tables inside with some documents on them. Leaning against one of the tables was Ye Ling, and Shen Bin stood beside her. The two were looking at a book and laughing about something they’d read. As Ye Qian entered, both of them looked up simultaneously.

Ye Qian pretended she hadn’t noticed their surprised faces and laughed as she approached, "I just saw you come in, thought you must be sneaking in to eat something delicious, so I came to check."

Speaking playfully, but unfortunately, Ye Ling and Ye Qian’s relationship wasn’t good, even bad, and seeing Ye Qian , Ye Ling felt even more contempt for her. Normally appearing like a Bai Lianhua, Ye Ling thought she’d at least have some self-respect, but seeing her this shamelessly cozying up, it really made people look down on her. Follow current novᴇls on ⓝovelFire.net

Ye Ling didn’t plan to give Ye Qian any face, so naturally, she didn’t respond.

Only to see Shen Bin beside her look down at his watch before looking up and saying, "It’s four-thirty now, half an hour till meal time."

Ye Qian, having walked closer to the table, found her smile frozen upon hearing this, but quickly regained her composure, "I just heard someone say they saw my sister holding hands with Uncle Shen. Are you two together?"

Before anyone could respond, Ye Qian sweetly smiled, "I guess it’s surely false, there’s quite an age difference."

Her long eyelashes fluttering, her big eyes looking at Shen Bin, as if they could draw people in, yet her gaze was so pure, making people feel she’s not that kind of person. Being looked at , no one could bear to say anything; after all, it’s so innocent.

Ye Ling also wanted to see how Shen Bin would handle it. In fact, Shen Bin’s previous response had already been quite off-putting for Ye Qian. If it were Ye Ling, she’d surely be so embarrassed she’d run out covering her face. Yet Ye Qian could still find a topic to bring face back to herself.

Now with Ye Qian looking at Shen Bin with such innocent eyes, surely she’s hoping Shen Bin would have some pity. Raising the issue of age difference, if Shen Bin didn’t give face, that’d be disreputable for the Ye Family.

Moreover, Ye Qian had already heard from her mother, implicitly separating her from Shen Bin in conversation. Only Ye Qian understood her intent, Ye Ling knew it, but Ye Ling was sure Shen Bin wouldn’t. However, Ye Ling felt like laughing; previously, Ye Qian always looked down on Shen Bin, it wasn’t expressed but deep down she despised him. But now, because Shen Bin’s status has changed, she’s having these thoughts.

Sometimes, Ye Ling couldn’t quite understand, it’s just a status. If there’s no love, would being together really make one happy for life? People seek different things, thinking differently.

These thoughts crossed Ye Ling’s mind in just a blink, as Shen Bin spoke beside her, "What your sister and I have is true, your father also agrees, but since your sister hasn’t graduated yet, it hasn’t been publicized."

He said it straightforwardly.

This time, Ye Qian couldn’t smile at all, her facial expression frozen, "It’s true? Well... that’s really great."

Ye Ling raised her eyebrows and finally spoke, "Huh, didn’t you know? I heard from mom at home that she told you, why does it sound like you didn’t know now? She mentioned about Shen Bin too."

"What? I didn’t catch that part," Ye Qian feigned ignorance, refusing to acknowledge, "And Uncle Shen’s business? Ah, look at me, if sister is with Uncle Shen, then I can’t call him Uncle anymore."

After saying this, she sweetly smiled at Shen Bin, even showing a bit of shyness.

Ye Ling couldn’t help but burst into laughter, meaningfully glancing at Shen Bin. Shen Bin kept a serious face, with Ye Ling’s comment hinting at something. Ye Ling wasn’t sure if Shen Bin realized Ye Qian had other thoughts for him, but if he didn’t, Ye Ling would expose it. She was curious to see what Ye Qian would do.

Shen Bin stayed serious and said, "When I marry your sister, you’ll have to call me brother-in-law. Even though we’re not married yet, you can still call me brother-in-law." (To be continued. If you work, feel free to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)