Chapter 487: Chapter 487
Ye Ling noticed that although Liu Zhiyuan’s face didn’t reveal any expression and he seemed very composed, she could still sense his agitation. For someone like him who usually appeared refined, this was his way of reaching the edge.
Ye Ling, with her big belly, didn’t dare provoke him, "Originally, there was that matter between Future and me; now that we’re married, I never thought of saying or doing anything, worried it might affect his life. Since you brought it up first, I could talk to him, but I can’t guarantee he’ll listen." ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩·𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖·𝘯𝘦𝘵
Seeing Liu Zhiyuan staring at her, the car came to a stop. Ye Ling steadied herself and then felt a rise of anger, "You look composed, but if I hadn’t agreed with you in the car, would you have done something?"
The tone had traces of dismissive mockery.
Liu Zhiyuan suddenly chuckled bitterly, "Is that the kind of person I am in your eyes?"
Before Ye Ling could respond, he bowed his head, lost in thought. Ye Ling made no sound, waiting for him to speak again. Sure enough, after a moment’s silence, he asked, "Were you happy after getting married? How do you and your husband get along?"
Ye Ling felt a jolt inside upon hearing this, realizing Liu Zhiyuan discovered those sordid thoughts of Ye Qian. Considering how proud Liu Zhiyuan was, how could he accept his wife’s longing for her brother-in-law? That would be the greatest insult to him, akin to wearing a green hat.
Seeing him raise his head to look at her, Ye Ling replied earnestly, "The most important thing between spouses is honesty and understanding. I don’t know how others’ marriages are, but from what I’ve seen, I feel happy. As for the dynamics, it’s different for every couple, explaining it depends on our personalities."
Even though Ye Ling didn’t specifically explain, Liu Zhiyuan understood, "Ye Ling, actually, I’m quite envious of Shen Bin."
The two of them gazed at each other, and Liu Zhiyuan slowly turned his head forward, "Perhaps you didn’t know, but when you were getting married, people in the courtyard found it quite astonishing that you were marrying Shen Bin. Given your temper and how cold Shen Bin was, even I couldn’t imagine how you’d get along or come together."
Now, after his own marriage and these incidents, he realized it’s not about temper but the heart. As long as the heart harbors affection for the other, nothing can prevent them from harmonizing together.
Ye Ling saw Liu Zhiyuan deep in thought but didn’t interrupt, regretting why she got into Liu Zhiyuan’s car. Despite being university classmates for four years with decent interactions, since the Future incident, they rarely spoke.
Moreover, Ye Ling knew some things Liu Zhiyuan was saying about her temperament back in the courtyard. She often clashed with her mother, and being like hers, most families wouldn’t want a girl like her as a daughter-in-law. Since she argued with her own mother, how could she get along with a mother-in-law?
Yet she lucked out, marrying Shen Bin, a well-hidden leader’s son, so it’s no wonder people were surprised.
"Is Shen Bin good to you?" Liu Zhiyuan asked suddenly.
He washes her hair, tolerates her tantrums, except for keeping things from her at times. Such men are rare and tolerant of her.
Liu Zhiyuan restarted the car, "As long as he’s good to you, I’m reassured."
Ye Ling observed him, realizing he feared Shen Bin could be swayed by Ye Qian. Thinking of this, Ye Ling considered advising Liu Zhiyuan that no matter what, Ye Qian and Shen Bin are soldiers. Even if they have feelings, they won’t act recklessly due to their identities.
Ye Ling hesitated to speak when Liu Zhiyuan spoke again, "You always didn’t get along well with Ye Qian; I always thought it was your problem, considering how gentle and kind Ye Qian was. Now I see I’ve been deceived by appearances."
"That child, Ye Qian didn’t want it herself." Since Liu Zhiyuan put it this way, Ye Ling spoke outright, confronting Liu Zhiyuan’s turned head, "You may not believe it, but I’ll make sure you hear Ye Qian admit what happened for yourself."
Liu Zhiyuan suddenly laughed and turned back to driving, "No, I believe what you said."
Someone who likes her brother-in-law, gets rid of her child conceived with someone she doesn’t love, what couldn’t she do?
Considering how Ye Qian wasn’t upset and even comforted Shen Bin, Liu Zhiyuan felt his brain wasn’t functioning, not having thought of it.
No child was better, otherwise, as now, discovering Ye Qian’s thoughts, he found her unbearable to look at. Id they had a child, continuing the marriage would become inevitable, but without one, there weren’t as many concerns.
Ye Ling thought about it and laughed, seeing Liu Zhiyuan’s completely changed nature, realizing Ye Qian had indeed affected him greatly. Love indeed causes the deepest wounds.
"I haven’t asked where you want to go?"
"To Main Street, drop me off at the street corner." Seeing Liu Zhiyuan return to normal, Ye Ling directly told him the location.
The two stayed silent for the rest of the trip, especially with few cars on the street. Within minutes, they reached Main Street. Ye Ling got out of the car, seeing Liu Zhiyuan leaning out to thank her; she waved her hand and walked off briskly.
After dropping off Ye Ling, Liu Zhiyuan didn’t return to the military camp; instead, he found a restaurant, ordered a few dishes, and drank alone, doing so until nightfall. Then he wobbled back home, drunk, and drove straight into the courtyard without waiting for security to open the gate, almost hitting the guard. The guard chased him to the Liu Family’s door, identifying Liu Zhiyuan only after seeing him stumble out of the car.
Though the issue was minor, it spread in the courtyard. Upon returning home, Liu Wujiang heard about the incident and angrily summoned Liu Zhiyuan to the study to reprimand him. Unlike usual, Liu Zhiyuan, usually obedient, talked back this time, angering Liu Wujiang to the point of fainting.
Liu Wujiang was rushed to the hospital that night. The doctor said it was just high blood pressure, not very serious, to everyone’s relief.