The Double
Chapter 258 - 107: Returning Home

Chapter 258: Chapter 107: Returning Home

"I want to go to Tongxiang."

Ye Mingyu was stunned.

Jiang Li’s eyes, however, were resolute. She had thought it over; knowing that her father was suffering in prison, she couldn’t bear to delay his rescue for even a moment longer. And now that she was in the Ye Family’s household, she couldn’t just disappear without explanation; she had to inform the members of the Ye Family. Otherwise, Old Madam Ye would worry.

But finding a flawless reason to leave was excessively forced. As Miss Jiang the Second, she was supposed to be "visiting" Xiangyang for the "first time", let alone Tongxiang. Tongxiang was a foreign place to her, she hadn’t even heard of it before, and she certainly didn’t have friends or relatives there. Any lie would be full of holes.

As expected, upon hearing her words, Ye Mingyu immediately asked, "What are you going to Tongxiang for?"

"To be honest with you, uncle, it’s a long story. An old friend entrusted me with fulfilling one of her heart’s wishes. She has a beloved in Tongxiang, and upon learning that I was coming to Xiangyang, she asked if I could convey a message for her. I had forgotten about this due to the recent events in the Ye Family, but now that those matters are mostly settled, I recalled it and intended to find this person in Tongxiang," Jiang Li said.

Having said this, Jiang Li felt awkward. This was the poorest lie she had ever told in her life, but she just couldn’t think of a better idea.

Ye Mingyu looked steadily at Jiang Li for a while before sighing deeply and saying, "Jiang Li, if there is something you find difficult to discuss, you don’t have to force yourself to come up with such a reason. I can tell. Why rack your brains for such a pretext that even I can see through?"

Jiang Li’s cheeks reddened slightly. Although Ye Mingyu acted in a brusque manner, he was no fool. If he had been dense and naive, how could he have survived in the martial arts world up to this point? He would have been easily tripped up by others and left lying somewhere, unable to get up.

"Jiang Li, I understand that there are some things that are hard to say to others, even to family. It’s okay, I won’t force you to talk. My older brothers and I aren’t the same; we in the martial arts world don’t coerce others. When you’re ready to talk, you’ll do it naturally, and if you can’t talk, there must be a reason you can’t. Although I don’t know what you are doing in Tongxiang, I believe you are sensible and won’t act recklessly," he said.

Ye Mingyu paused, then continued, "But your reason just now won’t stand up in front of my older brothers, especially Ming Hui. He’s no less shrewd than you; if I don’t believe your story, how can you fool him?"

Ye Mingyu was right, Ye Mingxuan and Ye Minghui of the Ye Family were not easily fooled, possibly due to their experience in business.

Jiang Li sighed softly in her heart.

She really didn’t want to deceive others, but some things were truly unspeakable.

Seeing Jiang Li’s troubled expression, Ye Mingyu suddenly slapped his chest and said, "Don’t worry, I am your uncle, and I won’t ignore your matters. Leave it to me. Go to Tongxiang, and I will find a way to convince mother and my brothers. You just come with me!"

"Come with you?" Jiang Li was surprised.

"Of course! Do you think we would let a young lady go to an unfamiliar place all alone? Even if you are brave enough, we as your family wouldn’t feel at ease! If you want, choose between my older brothers and me to accompany you!" he declared.

Jiang Li: "..." If she really had to choose, she could only go with Ye Mingyu. Ye Mingxuan and Ye Minghui were too astute and would likely suspect the truth. Ye Mingyu, on the other hand, was rough and straightforward and did not pry into others’ affairs. Moreover... she couldn’t be sure what dangers she might encounter on the way. Having Ye Mingyu by her side was indeed better than being alone.

"Then, thank you, Uncle Mingyu," she said.

Ye Mingyu was so delighted his eyebrows almost flew off, saying, "Heh, don’t worry! You came to Xiangyang and ended up helping our family with troubles. I should have been helping you, not the other way around. If you get laughed at by my brothers for this, remember, if you need help, your Uncle Mingyu will support you wholeheartedly."

Jiang Li hesitated for a moment, then said, "I know this request is a bit unorthodox, but Uncle Mingyu, if possible, the sooner we leave for Tongxiang, the better. Each moment earlier would be for the best."

She couldn’t wait any longer.

Ye Mingyu’s face flashed with confusion, but he quickly scratched his head and said, "Alright, you’ve never asked for anything before, and this small request... I’ll fulfill it for you right away!" He stood up with a leap, leaving behind the words, "You go pack up your things, wait for me." He then left the room.