The Ye Family was very happy about Ye Xuan’s return, and they gathered together lively to have dinner. Su Sha was doting and kept giving her son his favorite dishes.
Old Madam Ye kept helping Luo Ye with food, and Ye Qinglian felt uncomfortable seeing this. She smiled sarcastically at Ye Xuan, "Xiao Xuan, when you get married, will you still recognize ?"
"What do you an, big sister?" Ye Xuan glanced at her lightly, "Speak frankly."
Old Master Ye glared at her, "Qinglian, no one will think you’re mute if you don’t speak."
"Grandpa, we all know Xiao Xuan is promising. But we are all children of the Ye Family too. If any of us went on a business trip for a year and upon returning didn’t co ho first but went to see a boyfriend or girlfriend, would you treat us the sa way?"
Old Master Ye frowned at her, "If any of you were as promising as Ye’er, I would treat you the sa way."
Su Sha paused her chopsticks and smiled at Luo Ye, "Ye’er, you are already part of the Ye Family. How could you not tell the family about such a big event as competing in Beijing?"
Luo Ye stood up and bowed to everyone, "Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, Mom, Second Uncle, Second Aunt... I didn’t tell everyone about the competition because I didn’t want to trouble the whole family..."
"Too self-indulgent," Ye Qinglian muttered quietly.
Old Master Ye threw a chopstick at Ye Qinglian’s face, "You, pack up your things imdiately and get out of this house."
Seeing Old Master Ye’s expression, Ye Qinglian panicked and hurriedly slapped her own mouth, "Grandpa, don’t drive out. I know I’m wrong, and I won’t dare again."
"No next ti," Old Master Ye said expressionlessly to Zhang Yi, "Get so people to pack up her things and throw them out directly."
Second Aunt Ye got up wanting to say sothing but, seeing Old Master’s expression, eventually dared not speak and sat back down.
"Ye’er," Su Sha called softly.
Second Uncle Ye waved his hand, "No need to plead, sister-in-law, Qinglian brought this upon herself."
"Let say a few words," Ye Xuan stood up, "From spending ti together for so long, I believe everyone knows what kind of person Ye’er is.
Second Aunt, Big Sister, Third Brother, from the first ti Ye’er ca, you’ve constantly tried to give her a hard ti. I want to ask, is it interesting? What did she do to bother you?
Everyone in the Ye Family is honored if one is honored, and disgraced if one is disgraced. I believe you all understand this principle. In the future, if anyone dares to gossip about Ye’er, don’t bla for being unkind."
Su Sha looked at her son with complex emotions and mixed feelings. Since she married into the Ye Family, she has been ostracized by her second sister-in-law. Has anyone ever stood up for her?
Seeing the situation clearly, Ye Qinglian grabbed Luo Ye, "Sister-in-law, I’m sorry. It’s all my fault. Actually, I didn’t an to target you on purpose. But seeing such an excellent younger brother treating you like a treasure makes couldn’t help but feel hostility from the bottom of my heart when I think of the family I married into.
I know I’m wrong, and I won’t dare in the future. Sister-in-law, please forgive this ti, will you? In the future, I’ll definitely listen to you and do whatever you say, okay?"
Old Master Ye waved his hand, "Don’t make it difficult for Ye’er. People’s personalities can’t be changed instantly. Move out first, and we’ll decide later about coming back."
Knowing that Old Master Ye was establishing authority for himself, Luo Ye stood up, "Grandpa, may I say a few words?"
"Okay."
"First of all, I apologize to everyone. My arrival has always created this and that kind of unpleasantness in the family. No matter what the reasons are, I think I bear so responsibility.
As for why Second Aunt and Big Sister targeted , I actually have so understanding." Luo Ye walked to Su Sha, bowed, "Mom, I know you don’t like because of my mom. But that’s not my fault, nor entirely my mom’s fault either.
Matters of feelings are often hard to explain. Since fate allowed and Ye Xuan to et and brought us together, doesn’t it an that the heavens wish to nd the regrets of the previous generation through us, doesn’t it?"
Luo Ye’s address made Su Sha’s eyes redden, "Ye’er, I was petty-minded. Every ti I say I’d treat you well, yet I can’t help but pick on you. I’ll definitely change in the future."
"Mom, that’s not what I ant..." Luo Ye’s gaze shifted again to Si Yue, "Second Aunt, when I brought this matter up, I thought you should already understand why.
From your perspective, if I ca to the Ye Family and stood on the sa side as my mother-in-law, your original authority might be greatly compromised. So you attempted ti and again to suppress .
But have you thought about it? Only in harmony can all things prosper. It’s not the old society anymore; there’s no need to compete for status. Wouldn’t you agree?"
Second Aunt Ye sneaked a glance at Old Master Ye and unwillingly nodded, "Yes."
"Saying this might be sowhat insubordinate, but if this matter is left unntioned, it’ll only worsen our relationship.
I sincerely hope that my arrival doesn’t cause the Ye Family to fall apart. If that happens, Grandpa and Grandma won’t be happy, and even Great Grandpa won’t be happy.
I only hope everyone understands I’ve never wanted to fight for any power within the Ye Family. I think everyone living harmoniously together is better than anything else." Luo Ye seriously looked at Old Master Ye, "Grandpa, please let Big Sister stay, and we’ll discuss what happens afterward, okay?"
"I will change, I will change," Ye Qinglian gratefully looked at Luo Ye, "Ye’er, in the future, whatever you want Big Sister to do, Big Sister will do."
"You don’t need to please Ye’er, just make sure not to cause her any trouble." Elder Ye glared at her, "This is the last chance. If it happens again, no one can plead for you. Ye’er is generous, but I cannot indulge you ti and ti again, understand?"
"I understand, I understand, Grandpa, I really understand." Ye Qinglian wiped away her tears and refilled Luo Ye’s tea, "Sister-in-law, please have so tea."
Old Madam Ye stood up, "Ye’er, co upstairs with Grandma for a chat."
"Okay." Luo Ye got up and assisted the old lady upstairs.
"Ye’er, do you know why Grandma asked to speak with you alone?" Once in the room, Old Madam Ye affectionately touched Luo Ye’s cheek, "My little granddaughter-in-law is the most understanding and kind-hearted."
Luo Ye laughed, "Grandma, it’s what I should do."
"Grandma thanks you on behalf of the Ye Family." Old Madam Ye sighed softly, "You must be curious, knowing that the Second Uncle’s family bullies your mother-in-law, why don’t we intervene, right?"
Luo Ye chose silence in place of a response.
The old lady sighed lightly, "Actually, it’s not that we haven’t intervened, it’s just that your mother-in-law is too soft-hearted. Don’t be fooled by how she seems quite frustrated with your issues; when it cos to other matters, she avoids them if she can. Your Grandpa and I have intervened several tis only to find it completely ineffective, so we stopped bothering. Ye’er, from now on, this family relies on you, promise Grandma you won’t ignore it, okay?"
Luo Ye looked at the old lady in dismay, "Grandma, it’s not that I don’t consider the Ye Family my own, but I’m just a junior. How can I manage?"
The old lady sighed, "Alright, we’ll talk about this later. Grandma won’t pressure you."
Luo Ye glanced at the ti, looking at the old lady with difficulty, "Grandma, Principal Li wants to take everyone out to celebrate tonight. It wouldn’t be good for not to go back."
The old lady stood up, "Alright, let Xiao Xuan take you back."
Luo Ye quickly refused, "No need, let the driver take back. He hasn’t been ho for a year; he should spend ti with the elders."
"Ye’er, are you overthinking?" The old lady chuckled, "Don’t mind what your Second Aunt says; they, well, never mind, let’s not ntion it."
...
Ye Xuan sent Luo Ye to the KTV entrance and then returned to the Ye Family. No matter what, as the eldest grandson of the Ye Family, not having been back for a year, he couldn’t just show up and then disappear. For Luo Ye’s sake, he couldn’t do that.
Considering Luo Lian’s situation, Luo Ye went into the KTV, exchanged a few greetings with everyone, sang two songs, said goodbye to Li Qingqi, and slipped away quietly.
"Ye’er, you’re back?" Spotting his sister from a distance, Luo Feng ca up to her.
Luo Ye pointed to Luo Lian’s room door, "How is she?"
Luo Feng lowered his voice, "She’s asleep, Uncle Qiao is inside keeping her company."
Luo Ye checked the ti, "Brother, you should stay here tonight too, don’t go back."
"I know, I’ve already booked the room, co on..." Luo Feng pulled his sister along, "Let’s have a good chat; the opportunities to talk with you alone are getting fewer."
"Brother!" Luo Ye protested.
"Alright, alright, I’m just joking." Luo Feng laughed, ruffled his sister’s hair, "Ye’er is getting less fun, you take everything seriously."
Luo Ye rolled her eyes, "Do you have to tease like this?" Changing the subject, "So, are you adjusting well to life here?"
"It’s okay." Once in the room, Luo Feng’s expression beca serious, "Ye’er, have you been in contact with Fu Mo lately?"
"No, I haven’t seen him for a while. Why, did sothing happen to him?" Luo Ye asked, puzzled.
"It’s not a major issue, but I rember he’s dating your friend Tang Luo, right?"
Luo Ye’s eyes widened, "That’s right, are you suggesting that Fu Mo... has found soone else?"
"It’s not definite. I’ve seen him a few tis with a girl with big eyes. Since I’m not very familiar with him, I didn’t feel comfortable asking." Luo Feng sighed, "But he’s your best friend’s boyfriend, no matter what, I should tell you."
"Brother, I understand." Luo Ye frowned, "No wonder Tang Luo hasn’t seed as cheerful lately when I asked her about Fu Mo. I had my suspicions, but she told they’ve been together for so long, what more excitent could there be. I’ve been too busy to delve into her words. Never mind, I’ll find ti tomorrow to talk to Fu Mo. As for matters of the heart, if there’s really been a change, no outsider can do much. They are so far apart, eting only a few tis a year, so changes aren’t too surprising." (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you’re welco to vote for recomndation tickets and monthly tickets on qidian. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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