Liu Wujiang frowned upon hearing his wife’s words. Wu ngyi was perceptive, and seeing her husband like this, she knew her remarks were displeasing to him, and she stopped talking to look at him.
"The Xiang Family wouldn’t treat their daughter-in-law poorly, especially since they live in a big compound. But the relationship between husband and wife is not sothing outsiders can control. Even if Xiang Weilai doesn’t interact with Xiao Rui, can you control that? If he only interacts once a year, can you control it? Even if he’s cold to Xiao Rui, what can you say about it?" Liu Wujiang felt his wife was sotis too confident, not having faced any setbacks in the compound. "When marrying off our daughter, we must lower our stance. Why do we do it? Isn’t it so that our son-in-law will truly care for our daughter? How can you not understand this? I noticed today at ho, you were a bit excessive. The engagent between the two families is a good thing, but you couldn’t stop smiling, almost as if our family has been eagerly waiting for this day to co."
Haven’t we been hoping for the Xiang Family to co over all along?
Wu ngyi muttered to herself but dared not say it aloud, and upon reflecting on her husband’s words, she realized he was right. Her attitude beca more humble, "I was just montarily excited and forgot about that. Don’t worry, I’ll know how to handle it in the future."
Liu Wujiang appreciated his wife’s intelligence, understanding right away and not stubbornly refusing to admit mistakes, so his tone softened, "Then be mindful in the future; we still need to maintain good relations with the Xiang Family."
The couple then retired early, while the Xiang Family kept their lights on for half the night. Xiang Shaokang glanced at his wife, then silently got up and lay down on the bed. Tian Hui glanced at her husband, knowing it was a cue for her to check on their son, so she got up and left the bedroom.
After knocking a few tis and entering, Tian Hui saw her son reading, which relieved her sowhat. She sat by the bed next to her son, "Weilai, don’t make things difficult for yourself. Your dad has lived most of his life; how he’ll live the rest doesn’t matter as much. You are still young."
"Mom, why bring this up now?" Xiang Weilai put down his book and smiled at his mother, "You and Dad are overthinking, I’m alright. It’s late, you’ve been busy all day, you should rest."
Tian Hui didn’t know how to comfort her son, so she simply patted his shoulder and left. Liu Family’s actions were wrong, but being entangled in this ss, her husband felt ashad to face their son, so he sent her to offer so words of comfort. But seeing her son unaffected, she didn’t know what more to say, lest she seed ddleso.
Once the door was closed, Xiang Weilai’s smile faded. He looked down at the book in his hand, which had been open on the sa page since he arrived ho; he hadn’t managed to go beyond this page, his mind filled with Ye Ling’s consolations and the laughter of Liu Family, making him feel their faces were ugly.
As for his father’s situation, he was skeptical that Liu Family wasn’t involved, though now, being insignificant and his father facing this ordeal, investigating was futile; they were forcibly held by Liu Family.
Xiang Weilai tightened his fist. Having seen through Liu Family’s antics, he couldn’t be perpetually controlled by them; the day to counter them would co. Currently, he was unable to be with the one he loved; the future—a future he had long ceased to care about.
Xiang Weilai was worried about Ye Ling, while Ye Qian, upon returning ho, imdiately relayed Liu Family’s attitude to Bai Xue, who wanted to confront Ye Ling. Ye Qian stopped her.
"Mom, if you go directly, won’t it seem in Dad’s eyes that I’m stirring up trouble? Besides, Aunt Wu’s intention was to warn my sister not to provoke Xiang Weilai anymore. Just tell my sister when it’s convenient." Ye Qian disliked her mother’s impulsive nature, even if she was caring. "Mom, does Dad know about this?"
"They never tell anything, how could I know?" Bai Xue got angry just thinking about it. These years had visibly aged her, wrinkles covering her forehead, but she smiled while talking about her younger daughter’s matter, "Aunt Wu likes you. Tomorrow I’ll go to Liu Family to finalize your affair. What did I say before? Even if she graduates from a good university, what of it? For a woman, finding a good family is the real deal."
Ye Qian’s face reddened slightly, "Mom, don’t be the first to speak and see what Aunt Wu says first. Now that Dad isn’t in the army, it’s sowhat like we’re marrying up."
"You’re so excellent, Dad may not be at the company, but he’s at least an administrator, so why is it marrying up?" Bai Xue was dissatisfied with the notion. Talking about the East Room’s older daughter, her face showed disdain, "Regardless of her early intentions, she should have considered her capabilities. Now that he’s been taken away, she ought to be humble for a while."
Ye Qian, having her designs since young, knew her mother was talking about Ye Ling, but hearing these words made her blush, "Mom, regardless, it’s my sister’s own business, don’t interfere. You know she dislikes your involvent."
Bai Xue raised her eyebrows, "I dare not interfere. Dad told not to ddle in her affairs. I just watch, observing what kind of match she can make."
Ye Qian, unwilling to persuade her mother further, asked, "How long has Uncle Shen been here? Why did he visit?"
Upon returning, she heard from her mother that Uncle Shen was in the East Room talking. She wanted to go and listen, but rely walking over seed awkward without a reason, so she stayed in the West Room.
"Secretive, don’t know what for." Bai Xue looked down on Shen Bin, "I heard that Hehua got promoted at the company, which is good. I wonder if she can stay at the company and beco permanent. Initially, Shen Bin looked down on Hehua; now what? Even if he wants her back, Hehua might not agree."
"Dad is not at the company now, whether she can beco permanent depends on herself." Ye Qian never cared about those worse off than herself, absent-mindedly replying while her eyes darted towards the East Room, wishing she had ears to hear what was being said that far away.
In the East Room, upon hearing Shen Bin’s words, Ye He Ping sighed deeply, "Seeing Mr. Li’s spouse usually in good health, how did she end up with such an illness? No telling how long she can endure. Usually, she frets over your personal matters; you mustn’t let her worry. I think you should solve your personal issues promptly."
Shen Bin remained silent, head down, deep in thought. Ye Ling understood Shen Bin’s feelings; although he wasn’t close to his biological mother, losing soone dear would undeniably trouble a son deeply.
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