Chapter 416: Chapter 416

After a good night’s sleep, Ye Ling woke up without the worries she had before going to bed. Shen Bin behaved himself that night and wasn’t like he was that afternoon. After a well-rested night, Ye Ling got up full of vigor, had breakfast with her parents-in-law, and then left with her belongings and a train ticket. A family driver took her to Ye’s father’s place, and in the afternoon, she was to take the train to Da XingAn Ridge. Latest content published on novèlfire.net

But as soon as the car turned a corner outside the courtyard, it was suddenly stopped by someone jumping out. With a screeching brake, Ye Ling and Shen Bin were thrown forward unexpectedly. Thankfully, Shen Bin quickly grabbed Ye Ling, while he himself was thrust against the backrest of the front seat.

Regardless of whether the person suddenly jumped out or not, they almost hit someone. Xiao Chen, the little driver, was horrified and quickly got out to check. Shen Bin, after steadying Ye Ling, also exited the vehicle without caring for himself.

Seeing the person Xiao Chen helped up, Shen Bin’s face noticeably tightened. The person winced in pain while rubbing their body and looked up at Shen Bin. Shen Bin stood still, silent, until the startled Ye Ling, who had followed them out, saw the person and was gaping in surprise.

This person was Mrs. Shen, whom they had seen at the wedding yesterday.

Ye Ling wondered how she managed to accurately identify their car when Shen’s father came panting, running in big strides from the back. As soon as he arrived, he pointed at Shen Bin and cursed, "Binzi, good for you! Had I not guessed you wouldn’t care for us and waited outside your courtyard early, had I not let your mom wait for my signal here, you’d be gone by now. We raised you, yet you learn to be ungrateful."

It turned out that after returning to the guesthouse yesterday, Shen Jiangshan pondered for a long time, then called over his wife and niece to discuss strategies. He said Shen Bin might avoid them without notice or go to the army, and if they couldn’t find him, there’d be no point in going to the Shen Family. So they could only wait outside to intercept Shen Bin. Early this morning, Shen Jiangshan hid across the street from the courtyard. Upon seeing Shen Bin’s car come out, he ran after it, signaling to his wife waiting on the other side. Only then did Mrs. Shen jump out to stop the car.

While Shen’s father was reprimanding Shen Bin, Gao Xique came running from the other street corner, also panting heavily and staring at Shen Bin with disapproval, her gaze even less kind as it swept over Ye Ling.

Driver Xiao Chen then recognized the people as Shen Bin’s foster parents, his face also somewhat grim, sternly saying, "Sir, how can you joke with your life? This could lead to a big accident."

His serious demeanor startled Shen’s father, who dared not confront Xiao Chen, only angrily glaring at his silent son.

Mrs. Shen saw this and stepped forward, "Binzi, your dad is upset about what you did. We waited here early just to see you. Yesterday was too sudden, and we didn’t have time to talk much."

She looked like a kind mother.

Ye Ling glanced at the three of them, feeling that their thick skin could really rival her mother’s. They can justify shameless actions so eloquently, which made her even more disdainful of their behavior. She turned to Shen Bin next to her and nodded.

"I’ll wait for you in the car." Even though she disliked them, these were Shen Bin’s foster parents, not hers to manage.

Ye Ling turned to walk towards the car without considering Shen Bin’s opinion, while off to the side, Gao Xique dissatisfied said, "Cousin-in-law, you shouldn’t treat cousin ; women should value men."

Ye Ling glanced at her, scoffing, "I don’t regard him that highly, at least I haven’t run off with another man."

Inside, she coldly sneered, ’What are you? Think yourself worth considering, you really believe you matter here. It’s only the second time we’ve met and you dare come to step on me; Ye Ling certainly won’t swallow this, otherwise they’d think it’s easy to bully me in the future.’

Shen’s father angrily said, "Look at what kind of wife you married! We’re still standing here, and she dares talk like that. If not in front of you, how would she treat me? You don’t listen to me; you should follow our words, instead letting a woman take charge over you."

Ye Ling swiftly turned back, mocking smile on her lips, "My parents-in-law are only the pair residing within the courtyard; those who aren’t local, I won’t acknowledge. I am the one over Shen Bin, and he willingly married me. If my words seem nasty, then that depends on whether some people care about their dignity; if they shamelessly step up for me to criticize, that’s their own doing."

Shen’s father tried to pressure using his paternal identity, but didn’t expect the son’s wife wouldn’t give any face, nor fear Shen Bin, explicitly countering him directly, contrary to his predictions. He was truly startled.

For a moment, he didn’t know how to reply.

Gao Xique reddened, "Cousin, my aunt and uncle raised you, and you let them be humiliated in front of you. You’re still a soldier, aren’t you afraid people will say you’re unfilial?"

After staying outside for years, Gao Xique knew what to say to amplify the seriousness of the matter.

Mrs. Shen appeared conciliatory, "Binzi, okay, okay, your dad and I have lived our whole lives in the village. Coming to the city this time to find you, we’re used to being looked down upon wherever we go. Don’t be angry with your wife, as long as you are fine, throwing some grievances at us doesn’t matter."

This wasn’t persuasion but adding fuel to the fire.

Ye Ling didn’t care what they were saying, having already strode up into the car after tossing out those remarks, slamming the door hard to clearly display her attitude, without any concealment.

Over there, surrounded by chatter, Shen Bin, seeing his own wife get into the car, finally spoke, "What I promised you yesterday has been arranged. While you’re at the guesthouse, my parents will send someone over to arrange your work. I’m heading to the mountain area for work; today’s ticket timing is very tight. Even if I stay here, there’s nothing I can do."

He glanced towards the car and continued, "Ye Ling is my wife, so don’t say anything about her, Mom and Dad. When Shen Chun and Gao Xique start working, you can rent a place in the city if you want; if not, you can take the train back to the old home. I’m in the company now and can’t manage much."

"You talk so lightly, we don’t know anyone here, where are we going to rent a place? Besides, look at us, do we really look like we can afford renting a place?" Shen’s father sneered miserably, his face long and somber.

Mrs. Shen cautiously glanced at her son, fearing disagreement, lamented, "Binzi, things are really hard at home now. Our family didn’t get any land from the village distribution because we’re outsiders, and your sister’s age is also big enough, should find someone."