Chapter 392: Chapter 392

Ye Ling was polite yet not overly distant with Shen Bin, which was clear to him. He was not in a rush and believed that as long as they got married, Ye Ling would eventually lower her defenses. Ye Ling might not realize it, but anyone who interacted with her would slowly notice her thorns, as she kept her distance from everyone. However, when she saw you treating her well, she would wholeheartedly trust you, inevitably getting hurt as a result.

It seemed contradictory, yet it proved she always lacked a sense of security. Such people are very sensitive, fearing to owe favors to others. If you help her once, she would wish to repay you for a lifetime. Shen Bin didn’t know when he began to focus on this little girl. He never had strong feelings towards women, but from the start, he could see a trace of guilt in Ye Ling’s rejection of him. He couldn’t explain why he felt this way, perhaps it was something from a previous life that made him focus on her and never look away.

Shen Bin was also a straightforward person. He thought that once a goal was set, he should immediately take action. He didn’t know how to sweet talk, but he knew being good to her was enough.

Thinking of these things, when Shen Bin faced Ye Ling waiting for him to speak, he suddenly grabbed her hand. Ye Ling was startled and then tried to pull her hand back, "If you have something to say, just say it, why are you grabbing hands?"

They were on the street, after all, both dressed in military uniforms. What would people think?

"You’re my partner, who cares if I hold your hand." Shen Bin’s domineering words fell, and he held Ye Ling’s hand again.

Ye Ling hadn’t expected this person to suddenly change the subject while they were discussing serious matters, and her face turned red, "There’s no one stopping us, but it’s just not appropriate."

Shen Bin could be described as a reserved person. Generally, he wouldn’t speak, but when he did, it was always something important, never unnecessary words. Yet today, he insisted with Ye Ling, refusing to let go, and said with a serious expression, "Walk properly, you don’t even have the demeanor of a woman, what kind of talk is this."

Ye Ling glared at him, "You blame the people for looking. Isn’t it because we’re holding hands, that’s why it’s inappropriate."

"Walk properly." Shen Bin didn’t engage in that topic, looking straight ahead, holding her delicate hand as if it was boneless, feeling good about it. Indeed, taking the initiative often yields good results. His words were serious though, giving no hint of the pleasure in his heart, "Your parents are adults, and people in the compound know some things about your family over the years. Even if they divorce, the people in the compound wouldn’t think there’s anything wrong. You don’t have to think too much. As I see it, when your dad and mom divorce, your dad will give the house to your mom. When we get transferred back later, we’ll ask for a three-bedroom apartment and have your dad move in with us, so you won’t worry."

Ye Ling originally thought of pulling back her hand, but after hearing what he said, she forgot about it. After thinking about it carefully, she was willing, although she hadn’t expected Shen Bin to be willing as well. However, marriage isn’t just about the two of them. "What about your adoptive parents? If they come, how would you arrange it?"

Ye Ling didn’t doubt Shen Bin’s words, but from his tone, it seemed his adoptive parents could be quite troublesome. If they expected Shen Bin to take care of them, considering Shen Bin’s character, he couldn’t just ignore it. Yet, having several elders living under one roof wouldn’t work, even if she was willing, her father wouldn’t be happy.

Shen Bin had long been prepared for this, "If they really come, we’ll rent a separate place for them. But in that case, only half of my salary can go to the family, which would put a burden on you. After all, they did raise me, I can’t completely ignore them, but if they overstep, I wouldn’t let it slide."

Hearing Shen Bin’s promise not to wrong her, Ye Ling didn’t really believe it.

Sometimes that’s how things are, everything piling on until it turns into a heated argument, especially when two people start living together. The initial period of adjustment always has various issues.

Ye Ling never thought too much about these things before. Now that she discussed it with Shen Bin, she couldn’t help but think more about it, "It’s too early to say anything now. If that day really comes, I just hope you remember one thing, don’t deceive me, trust me." Read complete version only at Nove1Fire.net

This was also Ye Ling’s bottom line.

In her past life, she made Shen Bin a laughing stock. Considering the status of Shen Bin as the son of a commander, he surely could have found someone better, yet he ended up with her, who only graduated from middle school and had no formal job. She treated him coldly, and he never complained, not even when she eventually did something embarrassing.

With the weight of two lifetimes on her, Ye Ling always wanted to make amends, naturally not wishing for the regrets of the past life to repeat. Yet she was still afraid, afraid of giving her heart and then getting hurt. But looking at Shen Bin made her feel that he wasn’t that kind of person. All in all, she didn’t know what to do amid such contradictions.

"Alright." Shen Bin spoke few words, but this single word suddenly made Ye Ling feel at ease.

When the two of them holding hands entered the compound, even the guard standing post couldn’t help but take a few more glances. Ye Ling blushed, trying to pull back her hand. This time, Shen Bin let go, and they entered the Li Family home one after the other, just as the little maid at home opened the door for them.

Ye Zhenfen saw them arriving and greeted them with a smile at the door, "Finally you’re here, I’ve been expecting you. Ye Ling looks like she’s lost weight."

"Auntie, I’m just growing." Ye Ling felt uncomfortable under Ye Zhenfen’s fiery gaze.

Ye Zhenfen looked at the shy Ye Ling and liked her even more, pulling her to sit on the living room sofa, not even bothering with Shen Bin. "They say girls change drastically at eighteen, and indeed, you’ve become prettier. I asked Shen Bin to bring you over for a meal the day you came back, but he insisted he was busy. You’re both about to transfer and have your wedding arranged, and I was thinking of having you try the wedding dress I ordered."

"Wedding dress?" Ye Ling wasn’t unaware, just surprised.

In school, she had seen brides wearing wedding dresses, which were a trend in the Capital. Especially since Liu Nan had mentioned wanting to wear one for her future wedding, Ye Ling had never thought about it. She hadn’t expected that, in their small place, Shen Bin’s mother would think of this.

But Ye Ling’s reaction, as seen by Ye Zhenfen, was misunderstood as ignorance. Feeling even more pleased, she pulled Ye Ling upstairs, "It’s just upstairs. I ordered it from Shanghai. The size was given by Shen Bin, not sure if it’s right, but I think it’s about right."

Ye Ling was led upstairs, yet quite surprised, "How did he know my size?" (To be continued. If you work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)