Chapter 411: Chapter 411

After experiencing two lifetimes, Ye Ling was not as clueless as in the previous one. Observing the reactions of everyone at the table, she soon realized what was happening. Without saying anything, she watched the assistant see off the Shen Family members, then the four of them quietly finished their meal. When someone from the Shen Family mentioned Gao Xique, things became quiet. When the assistant suggested showing them out, they left without a word, silently following Shen Jiangshan as he got up.

No one spoke at the dining table until after the meal was over. The family took a car back to the compound, and once inside the house, Li Houguo first sat down on the sofa in the living room. As the head of the family, he clearly had something to say. Ye Ling also followed Ye Zhenfen and seated herself upright.

Even though Ye Zhenfen hadn’t spoken since the meal and showed no expression, after Gao Xique’s comment, she had been tightly holding Ye Ling’s hand in silence. Ye Ling could feel her tension.

After Shen Bin sat down on the sofa next to them, Li Houguo began to speak, "The Shen Family is just part of life; I won’t stop you from fulfilling your filial duties. However, blind filial piety isn’t right either. The behavior of the Shen Family today speaks for itself. You arranged jobs for them; you must have planned this. I won’t say much, but from now on, the Shen Family is not allowed to come here. I’m getting old, and your mother’s health isn’t good; she can’t take such disturbances."

These words were directed at Shen Bin.

Without hesitation, Shen Bin agreed. However, when his father mentioned arranging jobs for the Shen Family, his gaze slightly worriedly turned toward Ye Ling. Feeling his eyes on her, Ye Ling kept her head down, and the hand that was being held by Ye Zhenfen was gently patted in comfort, even though nothing was said. It made Ye Ling feel a bit better inside.

She wasn’t actually angry; Shen Bin had already mentioned on the floral carriage that the Shen Family had come. It was just at that moment that she learned about Shen Bin arranging jobs and began to wonder if, by not mentioning it earlier, Shen Bin was indicating that in his eyes the Shen Family mattered more than her, the newlywed wife he had just brought into the family?

Ye Zhenfen didn’t give Ye Ling much time to think, and she spoke up, "Alright, so much has happened today, the children are also tired; let them go upstairs. Besides, the day after tomorrow, they are going to a new place. With him not being home, the Shen Family won’t come; they are clever about such things."

Despite coming from rural areas, they knew how to scheme.

Ye Zhenfen was also upset about her son arranging jobs . It was said to be done by her son, but wasn’t it relying on their connections? But since her husband had spoken and the Shen Family held some leverage over her son, Ye Zhenfen could only swallow her anger. Today was also the wedding day, so naturally, she didn’t want to spoil the atmosphere.

Ye Ling also realized she couldn’t remain silent at this moment, lest she seemed upset. She lifted her head and smiled, "Mom and Dad have been through a busy day too; you should take a rest. Let Auntie be in the evening, and I’ll cook for you."

It was only past noon now, and they would certainly need dinner later.

As the newly married woman, Ye Ling making meals for her in-laws was a gesture of respect. Ye Zhenfen was pleased to see Ye Ling being so thoughtful and patted her hand again, "Good girl, if Shen Bin bullies you in the future, you just let me know, and I’ll take care of him."

Ye Ling smiled coyly, "Don’t worry, I definitely won’t hide it from you."

This playful demeanor really put Ye Zhenfen at ease. As she got up to leave with her husband, she sternly warned her son once more. Shen Bin, feeling helpless, looked at Ye Ling with a smile, as if he was the one being wronged.

Ye Ling ignored him and went upstairs by herself. After a short while, she heard footsteps behind her, which made her slightly smile. Earlier, when his mother warned him, Shen Bin wasn’t worried, but as soon as Ye Ling ignored him while smiling, he started to panic.

They entered the room one after the other. Ye Ling sat on the bed in her qipao, looking at Shen Bin, who stood a few steps away like a child afraid to approach after making a mistake, "Is Gao Xique your ex-wife?"

Her tone was calm, betraying no emotion.

Shen Bin thought for a moment, then walked over to the bed and sat down, "She’s my cousin. Ours would have been a close relative marriage, which I refused, and I ran away, so we didn’t marry. She, however, thought she was already my wife and stayed at my house for half a year, then ran off with someone from the village. According to a letter from Chun’er, she only returned to the village half a year ago."

Ye Ling nodded, surprised but also realizing a key point, "At that time, you didn’t know yet that you weren’t their biological child, right?"

"They didn’t tell you?" Ye Ling was puzzled.

Logically speaking, having raised Shen Bin and after so many years, it wouldn’t be possible to find his biological parents. Given Shen Bin’s nature, even if they’d told him, he would still have treated them as his parents. Thus, marrying his cousin wouldn’t have counted as close-kin marriage.

Hesitation flashed through Shen Bin’s eyes briefly, "No."

Ye Ling couldn’t pinpoint what was off, so she just nodded and then sternly said, "I’m not angry about Gao Xique today. What I’m upset about is that you didn’t tell me these things earlier, leaving me to be made a fool by Gao Xique at the dining table. No matter what, this can’t be hidden, especially since she showed up today. Since you had already mentioned things to me in the car, why wouldn’t you have mentioned this?"

Without waiting for Shen Bin to explain, Ye Ling continued, "Based on your style, this doesn’t seem like you. Is there something else you’re hiding?"

It wasn’t that Ye Ling was being sensitive, but rather that as much as she tried to understand it, there was something inexplicable about it. Shen Bin’s story about his marriage, hiding the identity situation, it just felt strange and incomprehensible.

Shen Bin didn’t answer but directly admitted his fault, "I thought as we were getting married, I didn’t want you to feel uncomfortable, so I didn’t tell you. It was my mistake; it won’t happen again."

This reasoning seemed logical, and Ye Ling couldn’t figure out anything else. Besides, Shen Bin’s character did earn her trust, so she believed his words, smiling as she teased, "I’ll forgive you this once; don’t let it happen again."

Shen Bin simply pulled her into his arms, assertively saying, "Wife." Get full chapters from novèlfire.net

He didn’t say anything further, just called her that.

His move and the way he called her turned Ye Ling’s face red, and she struggled gently against his hold, whispering, "Stop it, it’s daytime."

"So what if it’s daytime?"

Ye Ling was startled, then understood, feeling both shy and annoyed she pushed him, "It’s nothing."

This man was like that, clearly it was his mischievous thoughts, yet when reminded, he pretended innocence. Ye Ling just felt foolish for being played again. (To be continued. If you work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian.com to read.)