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Chapter 181 - 138: An Intention, Two Pieces of News
Chapter 181: Chapter 138: An Intention, Two Pieces of News
That year, for a girl to be too famous was not a good thing, as it attracted the pursuit of many men; ordinary admiration and pursuit were nothing special.
The Ye family and Ye Xiuling were completely unaware that they had provoked a local ringleader.
This so-called local ringleader was a boss who dominated one area of the chaotic Jiangnan District at the time. He was also a hot-blooded youth who, upon seeing Ye Xiuling, relentlessly pursued her with aggressive tactics. If it weren’t for Ye Xiuling knowing some family tricks to avoid disaster, she would have already suffered a fate...
However, the adversary’s reach was as high as the sky, and eventually, they found the Ye family...
Hearing the rumors, the Ye family called a meeting that very day.
Some people... such as Ye Zhang and others suggested directly handing over Ye Xiuling to the other party, not only to quell their anger but also to use it as a step to climb higher...
But others, like Seventh Uncle and Old Mr. Ye, could not bear the thought of Ye Xiuling falling into the hands of such a man, so they decided to help Ye Xiuling escape...
Later, Old Mr. Ye even gave a portion of her savings as travel expenses... asking Elder Ye, the eldest of the Ye family, Ye Jue, to take Ye Xiuling away...
Ye Xiuling did leave, but the local ringleader went mad, unleashing a lot of anger on the Ye residence. At that time, the village suffered a great deal, and the Ye family began to decline from then on...
"Speaking of which, it’s all my fault. If it wasn’t for me, our family wouldn’t have..." Ye Xiuling’s face bore a sorrowful expression, and she found herself unable to continue speaking.
A tissue was passed to her from across the table. Startled, she looked up and saw Sui Yi’s calm face.
She felt incredibly embarrassed; after all, the person opposite her was a junior...
Sui Yi resumed his seat, gave it some thought, and then said quietly, "So, you haven’t dared to come back all these years because of that person seeking revenge?"
"Yes... I only dared to come back this time because I only heard recently that this person had contracted a terminal disease and died, which gave me the courage to show up again, coming back from the Provincial City," she replied.
"So, you were staying in the Provincial City?"
"Yes, it’s only in a place like the Provincial City where that person didn’t have such a strong influence. The city is big and it wasn’t easy for him to find me... I stayed in the Provincial City for many years, being very careful. Eventually, I saved up some money and even opened a small store. After a decade or so, I bought a house... Now, I can say my life is stable, but I’ve always wanted to come back for a visit..."
The reservedness in Ye Xiuling’s character prevented her from showing more emotion. Blushing and suppressing her feelings, she looked towards Sui Yi.
"This time I’ve returned, seeing that my mother is well relieves my heart. But the villagers also said... in the past few years, she has suffered a lot. If it weren’t for you, Sui Yi, she would have... As a daughter who couldn’t be by her side to serve, I’ve already been unfilial. Now that I’m back... I want to fulfill my filial duties..."
Perhaps Sui Yi’s presence was too commanding, or maybe because she was wary of showing off her skills earlier that Ye Xiuling was particularly gentle in her speech.
It related to her character as well.
Sui Yi observed her for a moment, and before she could fully articulate her intentions, he said softly, "So, what you mean is, you want to take grandma to live with you in the Provincial City?"
"Yes... The hospitals there have better conditions, and I’d like to take her for a check-up... Though I’m not extraordinarily wealthy, I do have some money to spare that can still be of use..."
While Ye Xiuling spoke cautiously, she also feared that Sui Yi might find her suggestion distasteful. After all, she had heard that Sui Yi was an orphan who was very close to Old Mr. Ye; otherwise, he wouldn’t have taken care of her for so many years. Her sudden proposal could naturally make the other party uncomfortable.
After a moment’s thought, Ye Xiuling added, "Of course, if you are willing, Sui Yi, you could also live with us. I’ve prepared two rooms, one for you... From then on, we’ll be a family..."
Having said that, Ye Xiuling wondered if speaking like this might make others uncomfortable.
Ah, she really didn’t know how to communicate with a young girl like Sui Yi with such a personality...
And Sui Yi realized that Ye Xiuling was essentially a gentle and respectful person, yet somewhat indecisive...
His attitude towards her was changing subtly...
It was complex and cautious.
Auntie Wang, on the other hand, was much more straightforward, and with a brash voice, she said, "Hey, Lingzi, why beat around the bush with all this talk! I know this kid Sui Yi! She’s not that difficult to talk to! Besides, you’re both looking out for Old Mr. Ye’s welfare. You’re not part of that brute Ye Zhang’s family anymore, and since you have no other relatives to rely on, isn’t it better for you two to stick together?"
Sometimes, the simple folk do have profound wisdom. People like Auntie Wang who hadn’t seen much of the world outside still had their own effective ways and a bit of intelligence, coupled with a certain bullishness typical of village life. A smack on the table, and a set of truths came spilling out.
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