??Chapter 50: Chapter 46: The aning of Sand
Chapter 50: Chapter 46: The aning of Sand
The food was set on the table. Despite its lack, it felt hoy.
“There’s not much food, I hope you like it.” Ye Xue said.
“That’s not really a problem, the important thing is that soone is eating with . My mother never ate als with .” Yu Qing replied.
“You’re missing your mother again, huh?”
Yu Qing nodded.
“If you don’t mind, you can think of
as your mother.” Ye Xue suggested.
“Can I really do that?”
“Of course, as long as you’re comfortable with it, considering
as your foster mother is also fine.”
Yu Qing chuckled slightly, “I like this feeling. Back in the Demon Palace, I usually had als alone. My father rarely ca back and even when he did, there were hardly any chances for him to join
for a al.”
“Really?”
“Mhm, so I mostly ate alone. Though, I always wished soone would accompany , even if the al was simple, I wouldn’t mind.” Qing’er felt warmth washing over her.
Ye Xue laughed softly upon hearing this.
“Should we wait for Ye Chen to co back and eat together?”
“No need, he will co back when he’s hungry, he knows when his stomach grumbles.”
Yu Qing nodded in agreent.
“The last thing you should do with such a person is spoil them. If you spoil them today, you would have to keep doing it tomorrow.”
“You’re absolutely right.”
Ye Xue laughed and said, “Actually, I am also terrified of eating alone. A al is more lively and tasty with more people around.”
Yu Qing nodded, feeling an even stronger bond.
Ye Chen was leisurely strolling towards Pear Blossom Garden, bemused hearing the laughter from the courtyard. He wondered if he had accidentally entered the wrong yard. After confirming the na on the gate plaque, he continued on his way.
Who on earth was his mother talking to, it sounded like a young girl.
Turning the corner, he spotted the two already having their al.
Upon getting a clear look, he wondered, “How did she get here?”
Ye Chen started off with, “Well, well, if I hadn’t known better, I’d have thought my mother secretly brought
a young bride.”
Yu Qing quickly turned her head only to see Ye Chen had already quietly entered.
Hearing this, Ye Xue said, “If he were to marry soone beautiful and obedient like you, I would be at ease.”
“Hey, what are you talking about, Mom? You just t her and you are already saying she is obedient. Don’t be fooled, she’s full of tricks. Once he’s married, he’ll forget you, then you’ll regret it.” Ye Chen approached, they had already started eating.
Yu Qing clenched her fists.
Ye Chen continued, “You’re underestimating . Obedient and beautiful wives are not a big deal for , it’s just that I haven’t made a move.”
Ye Xue said, “My son is full of hot air.”
“Mhm, I know, I have learned it.” Yu Qing said.
Ye Chen laughed and asked, “What brought you here for dinner? Did you try to steal a man and got kicked out?”
Yu Qing was so frustrated that she couldn’t find the words to reply, if it weren’t for Ye Xue, she would have already exploded.
“She ca over to thank you and even brought so food.” Ye Xue said.
“Thank? That’s long done with. I bet she wants to gift herself to !” Ye Chen joined in.
Qing’er pouted, “Can’t I co to see your mother?”
“See my mother? I bet you just t my mother.”
“Your mom told
that if I could, I should consider her as my foster mother.”
“Heh, I disagree with that.”
“Why should we need your approval for our decision?”
“But I am her son.”
“You may be her son, but your mother is also free. She has the right to consider
as her daughter.”
“I really don’t want a sister as big as you.” Ye Chen retorted.
Ye Xue added, “Well, why don’t we settle this matter before dinner?”
“I’ll just eat.” Ye Chen picked up his chopsticks.
Yu Qing comnted, “The food tastes so good, it tastes like ho.”
Ye Chen interjected, “Huh… What ‘tastes so good’? It’s just like the food you have, it’s brought from the kitchen, it’s not made by her, how can it be any different!”
“It’s delicious, there’s no denying that!” Yu Qing replied.
Ye Chen continued eating.
Ye Xue said, “If you like it, you’re welco to co for dinner anyti.”
“Absolutely.” Qing’er imdiately agreed.
“How is the food here better than the lavish spread at Jingyue Pavilion?”
Hearing this, Ye Xue said, “You find that the food here is not lavish enough!”
“No, mom, that’s not what I an. What I an is, we are a humble family, we can’t afford to cater to her high status.”
Yu Qing continued to eat as if she was really enjoying the food, seemingly on purpose.
Ye Chen wondered, how did this girl end up here alone in this courtyard? Wasn’t she worried about being misunderstood?
If Zhan Ze saw her, he truly wouldn’t know how to explain it.
“Mom, please, don’t take her as your goddaughter, she will cling onto you.”
“It’s okay, I usually get bored at ho and you don’t keep
company. It would be nice to have soone to talk to.”
“Then I’ll co back to keep you company.”
After hearing this, Ye Xue scoffed, “When have you ever co back to keep
company? It would be nice if you didn’t drag
around like the boy with the lost sheep.”
Hearing this, Yu Qing chuckled.
Ye Chen continued, “I’ll hurry up and get a wife to keep you company.”
“Now, that’s a good idea.”
“Isn’t it? Thank you,” Qing’er, completely unembarrassed, said.
“Hey, a wife delivered right to your doorstep.”
Yu Qing continued eating and ignoring him. Ye Chen said, “Mom, you might not know, but this girl is already promised to soone else. So don’t even bother. Let your son live peacefully. Otherwise, one day your son will get killed, and you won’t know why.”
On hearing this, Yu Qing clenched her fists.
“I’m serious,” said Ye Chen.
“She’s engaged so quickly? The family must be wealthy,” Ye Xue casually said.
“It’s not just that, they’re too powerful for us to handle. If you want to live a peaceful and enjoyable life here, listen to . I won’t steer you wrong.”
“Don’t listen to his nonsense, I’m not engaged,” quipped Qing’er.
“It’s almost the sa. They are a powerful family, not soone us common folk can ss with.”
“Hey, it’s none of my business. You two enjoy your al. Once you’re done, leave the dishes here. Soone will take care of them later.” Ye Xue had finished eating, put down her chopsticks, and left.
Now Ye Chen and Yu Qing were the only ones left.
Ye Chen whispered, “You should be having dinner with Su Zhanze, not here with us, you know!”
“Why do I feel so disgusted by you? You told your mother everything about , even after promising to keep it a secret. I can’t believe I actually trusted you,” retorted Guo Yuqing.
Ye Chen thought for a mont, and chuckled softly.
“I figured you would actually keep it a secret.”
“Hey, you barely have any secrets left. There’s hardly anyone in Immortal City who doesn’t know,” replied Ye Chen.
A pair of chopsticks were swung at him.
“Don’t wave the chopsticks, it’s not civilized. Mind your manners, huh.”
“Your mouth, always spouting off.”
“Hey, a friend of such high-status is worth ntioning, you know.”
Yu Qing snorted loudly.
Ye Chen continued eating quietly.
Unbeknownst to them, another thirty minutes had passed.
Ye Chen said, “Alright, I’m full. Have you, Miss, had your fill yet?”
Yu Qing also put down her chopsticks.
“I’ll take you ho.” Ye Chen stood up.
Yu Qing turned around and called, “Godmother, I’ll co to see you next ti.”
Ye Xue replied, and the two had already left the courtyard.
“You really intend to take my mom as your godmother.”
“So what if I do! I grew up without a mom. My biological mother doesn’t care about , so I decided to find a godmother, to experience so motherly love.”
“Then you should take Young Master Ze’s mother as your godmother. I think you might as well call her ‘mom’, it sounds quite nice.”
A slap swung his way.
“What’s wrong, didn’t you just say you lacked a mother’s love? My suggestion is quite good, you know. I beg you, fairy, if this continues, I will be beaten to death one day, if not blown to pieces!” Ye Chen continued,
“By the way, what did you an by picking up a bottle of sand and giving it to
on my birthday?”
“What do you an ‘just picked up a bottle of sand’? That’s the only thing I brought from my hotown. It represents my longing for ho. It’s very aningful.”
“Your longing for your hotown is none of my business. So you just gave
a bottle of sand and claid it was aningful. So for future birthdays, you can just give them a bottle of sand. Isn’t that too cheap?”
“Cheap! Even if others want it, I wouldn’t give it. It’s more precious than gold, silver, or pearls.” Said Ye Chen.
“You’re only good at making up these ridiculous argunts, who knows if you just picked it up from the doorstep.”
“What do you an “ridiculous argunts”? It’s the entirety of its aning, it’s not sothing that can just be given to anybody. I thought of the most aningful thing, after all. If you don’t want it, you can give it back.”
“A few asly grains of sand, and you want
to give it back to you.”
“I didn’t bring much out with . If I knew it would co to this, I should’ve brought a tall vase full of it.”
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