Chapter 415: Chapter 415

Ye Zhenfen was pleased to see her daughter-in-law listening quietly, not asking much nor showing dissatisfaction. She looked at her son, furrowing his brow, and slightly lowered her face, "When are you going to change your surname back? You can’t carry the Shen surname all your life, right? Or do you want my grandson to carry the Shen surname in the future? Their family stole you away, and you really want to treat them like your real parents?"

This anger had been simmering in Ye Zhenfen since the morning, and after giving her son and daughter-in-law the whole afternoon, it was time to address the issue, "I booked the tickets for you. Tomorrow, take Ye Ling to your office, it’s an afternoon train ticket. In the morning, you take gifts to your father-in-law’s place and explain things to him, so he doesn’t worry."

Ye Ling only then realized it was her mother-in-law’s arrangement.

Shen Bin didn’t feel troubled, "Mom, we agreed long ago that the surname doesn’t really matter. You’re not that old-fashioned. Changing my surname now would be a hassle; people who know me would find it inconvenient. Let’s not change it. Our future kids will follow your surname."

"What kind of talk is that? Saying they’ll follow our surname sounds reluctant, as if the Li surname is bad." Ye Zhenfen wasn’t unreasonable, "Shen Bin, let me tell you, you should originally have been a Li. That’s their fault. If they had any sense, they’d live quietly in their hometown. I wouldn’t care if you supported them even after they raised you for so many years. After recognizing them, did I ever complain about you sending money over? But how did they repay us? They showed up at the wedding, trying to get you to arrange work for them without regards for family ties. You’re thinking about familial relationships, but won’t they take advantage of you later on?"

"Speak properly; there’s no need to shout so loudly at the kids." After Li Houguo pointed out his wife’s mistake, he turned to Shen Bin, "I’m still saying the same thing: The Shen family should not come to the courtyard again. You should go and talk to them tomorrow or tell them later, but you need to make this clear."

"Tomorrow, just go directly with Ye Ling to your father-in-law’s. I’ll have Xiao Zhang take them to find work, so you don’t need to worry about it." Ye Zhenfen dominantly made a decision, and when she saw her son was about to speak, she immediately asked Ye Ling, "Lingzi, do you think this arrangement is good?"

She directly brought her daughter-in-law into the situation.

Ye Ling didn’t expect to be pulled in, clearly her mother-in-law wouldn’t allow Shen Bin to object. If she didn’t speak well of her mother-in-law, she’d be seen as having issues with her. Therefore, if Shen Bin cared for his wife, he’d agree right away, instead of making his wife uncomfortable.

In an instant, Ye Ling analyzed the pros and cons, hesitating for a brief moment, just a blink of an eye, not even waiting to see Shen Bin’s attitude, she heard him speaking, "Mom, I’ll listen to you."

Ye Zhenfen smiled, triumphantly holding her daughter-in-law’s hand, while looking at her son, without disguising her sense of triumph.

Shen Bin, however, did not concede easily, "In the future, talk to me directly about things, don’t bring Ye Ling into it, making it hard for her." Follow current novᴇls on N0velFire.ɴet

Ye Ling, hearing this, instantly broke out in a cold sweat, thinking Shen Bin’s words could make her mother-in-law look down on her.

But the next moment, her mother-in-law’s response put her mind at ease.

Ye Zhenfen laughed triumphantly, "I was just asking Lingzi, not actually doing anything? If you don’t want your wife to be troubled in the future, don’t get tangled with the Shen family anymore. From now on, hand over your monthly salary to your wife, let her manage it. Don’t send it all to the Shen family. Anyway, you’ve now arranged work for them, so I see there’s no need to send money anymore."

Shen Bin actually thought the same after hearing this, with work arranged and having sent money in previous years, their situation shouldn’t be too tight now.

Ye Zhenfen, noticeably giving no face to her son, pointedly added, "Just look at what they’re wearing; even in the village, they wouldn’t be dressed like that. They clearly came over to make a show of you at your wedding, aiming to embarrass you. Even if I give them more money, it’s wasted on ingrates."

Having said that, she nudged her husband.

Li Houguo then continued, "Over the years, you haven’t really shown filial piety to us, but we don’t need it. Just make sure you manage your own life well."

Those words are worth pondering—they contrast financial gifts to the foster family, who took responsibility for him, with no apparent obligation to his biological parents.

Ye Ling’s gaze swept over the three members of the Li Family. Her mother-in-law was evidently straightforward and reasonable, not overly retaliatory despite what she said, and was someone who would lay things out in the open for discussion. As for her father-in-law, having been in power for a long time, he spoke only when it mattered, ensuring you couldn’t overlook what he said.

Then she looked at Shen Bin, his indifference at the moment almost saved him; throughout the duration of being lectured, he maintained that demeanor, responding only with nods and rarely speaking more than ten words.

Confronted with such a family, Ye Ling suddenly felt truly relieved.

With her husband’s support and her son’s approval, the tension lifted and then she directed the two to go upstairs to pack and get some rest early. Upon reaching upstairs, not wanting to repeat the tension from the afternoon, Ye Ling sat on the bed while her mother-in-law packed from the wardrobe, keeping distance ensured peace.

Shen Bin noticed his wife’s subtle actions, raised an eyebrow, but chose not to mention it, "Still feeling unwell?"

Ye Ling hesitated, and upon understanding what he meant, she flushed red, not turning back as she replied, "Unwell."

Even if she was feeling comfortable, she couldn’t tell him, avoiding any chaos from the man at night.

Shen Bin took it seriously, got up and went over, "Then you get on the bed, I’ll pack for you."

Saying that, he attempted to lift her, making Ye Ling hurriedly push him away, and after hearing his words, she finally relaxed, "No need, I can do it myself. You pack your own items; I’m not familiar with what you might need to bring."

"There’s not much here; most necessities have already been shipped over." Shen Bin, seeing his wife being so nervous, dared not act like he did in the afternoon, returning to the bedside.

Finally, by around nine at night, Ye Ling made sure there were no loose ends and zipped up the big suitcase. The suitcase they used for packing was quite good, purchased by her mother-in-law when they got married, simply because they needed one for trips back and forth.

With everything tidied up, they finally rested. Ye Ling turned off the lights and upon getting into bed, she was held in Shen Bin’s arms. She suppressed her anxious heart and whispered, "Let’s sleep, there’s more to do tomorrow."