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Chapter 1071: Overreaction
Translator: Exodus Tales
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“Elder, please believe me. I really did not get involved in this matter. I would not ruin our family’s plans just because of romantic feelings. Please believe me.”
If it was just because of her feelings for Zhai Yunsheng, Lucy would not have acted irrationally.
However, the family compass made her do this.
“Is that the case? Perhaps, there’s something else that made you ignore the overall situation and act irrationally,” Elder George responded. His gaze was sharp.
“That’s not the case. Elder, please believe me.”
“I will trust you just this once. However, if I learn that you lied to me or you made some other mistake, then you will end up just like your father.”
“I understand. Please don’t worry.”
Lucy’s heart was as cold as the winter breeze.
For the Goodman family, she was just a pawn that could be abandoned at any time.
She was constantly walking on thin ice. If she did something wrong, the family elders would easily give her up.
Everyone else envied the fact that she was a member of the Goodman family.
However, no one understood her situation. She was born into this cruel competition.
Her family elders never showed her any affection.
Instead, they would merely teach her how to act and behave. Even though Elder George was actually her grandfather’s brother, he treated her with no sympathy whatsoever.
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At dinner time, Wen Nuan and Jian Shuxing stayed back to eat with Jian Yiling.
As they were eating with their daughter, the couple’s appetite became extraordinarily good.
Even if the dishes were ordinary, they would magically become delicious.
Wen Nuan actually cooked soup. Thankfully, the soup tasted alright.
“I will try my best to make the soup more delicious the next time you drink it,” Wen Nuan said. She knew that her cooking skills weren’t great. However, if she could cook for her daughter in the future, she was determined to improve her skills.
“It’s good,” Jian Yiling replied softly. She didn’t look at Wen Nuan’s eyes. However, she was trying her best to respond to her mother’s care and concern.
As usual, Jian Yiheng and Jian Yichen came over for dinner as well.
After Jian Yiling ate for a while, she suddenly used a hand to cover a position on her chest. It was as though she felt uncomfortable.
“Yiling, what’s wrong?” Jian Yichen said in panic when he noticed Jian Yiling’s hand was covering her chest.
“I’m alright.”
“I will take you to the hospital for a checkup right now!” Jian Yichen said as he pulled on Jian Yiling’s wrist.
“What are you doing?” Jian Yiheng said as he stopped his brother from pulling Jian Yiling. “You made her wrist red.”
Everyone else seated at the table did not understand why Jian Yichen reacted this way.
Upon hearing Jian Yiheng’s reminder, Jian Yichen realized that he was applying a lot of pressure on his sister’s hands.
“I’m sorry,” Jian Yichen hurriedly released his hand and apologized.
“It’s okay,” Jian Yiling replied. Then, she said: “Brother Yichen, I have something to say to you.”
Jian Yiling wanted to speak with Jian Yichen alone.
The two of them went to the study and closed the door behind them. This meant that everyone else was unable to hear the conversation between them.
Everyone outside was puzzled and worried.
Wen Nuan asked Jian Shuxing: “What happened to Yiling? Is she alright?”
Although Jian Shuxing reassured his wife, he was also in a sense reassuring himself: “It’s alright. Our daughter is an incredible doctor. How could there be anything wrong? They probably just want to talk about something. Ever since young, they’ve both been quirky children. Don’t worry about it..”
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Chapter 1072: Jian Yiling from the Past
Translator: Exodus Tales
Editor: Exodus Tales
“Yiling, can we go to the hospital for a checkup? Just in case there’s something wrong, it can be treated early. If treatment is delayed, it can become a serious and deadly condition,” Jian Yichen said with a serious expression on his face.
“Are you worried about me getting lung cancer?” Jian Yiling asked Jian Yichen.
Upon hearing this, Jian Yichen froze for a moment.
Then, he lowered his head and admitted: “Yeah…”
“You know about… Everything, right?”
Jian Yiling discovered this secret back when Jian Yichen was drunk.
However, she never confirmed this with Jian Yichen.
“Do you still remember?” Jian Yichen asked. He was a little confused.
“I do remember,” Jian Yiling admitted.
However, Jian Yiling recalled those memories through her dreams.
In the past three years, she kept having dreams about the past. Those dreams somehow felt like pieces of memories.
Eventually, she realized that she was the same person as the paranoid and crazy Jian Yiling in the original novel.
And she knew that she came back because of Jian Yichen.
However, after reincarnating two times, she no longer had memories of the past. The resentment and the obsession she once had no longer existed.
And even if she knew that she was the same person as Jian Yiling, a lot of those emotions belonged to the former Jian Yiling.
There was a veil between her and her past memories.
“Then did you experience tightness in your chest just now?” Jian Yichen asked.
In her previous life, Jian Yiling had died of lung cancer.
When the cancer was discovered in her body, the cancer cells had spread throughout her lungs and wrapped around the blood vessels and airways linked to her heart. Therefore, ordinary treatment could not be performed.
She had to consistently use painkillers to help her through the last part of her life.
This was why Jian Yichen reacted so violently when he noticed Jian Yiling covering her chest with a hand.
“I do regular checkups. It’s fine,” Jian Yiling responded. She knew that she might get cancer again. Therefore, she had regular checkups.
“Then just now…”
“Ah…” Jian Yiling said as her small face flushed red. “My bra was a little tight…”
“Cough cough…”
Ah… It appeared as though he had been too sensitive.
“Then… Everything is alright,” Jian Yichen replied in embarrassment. Then, he added: “Remember to tell me if you need any help in the future. I might not be very useful but I will do my best to protect you this time around. I will never let you face those things alone.”
“Mhmm,” Jian Yiling replied as she nodded her head.
She believed in Jian Yichen’s words. She believed that he would protect her in this life.
After all, in order to help her, he already paid a very heavy price.
The two of them did not stay in the study room for long. They did not want everyone else to worry about them.
When Jian Yichen and Jian Yiling left the study room, Wen Nuan anxiously asked: “Yiling, are you alright?”
“No no, she’s fine. I was overthinking,” Jian Yichen replied with embarrassment on his face. “Don’t ask about it any further. It’s very awkward.”
Jian Yichen’s awkward laughter successfully reassured Jian Shuxing and Wen Nuan.
“Please don’t do that again. You scared me to death,” Jian Shuxing said in a good-natured way.
“Yes, yes. I will pay attention next time,” Jian Yichen hurriedly apologized and admitted his mistake.
“It’s okay as long as everything is alright..”
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Chapter 1073: Grandma Jian, Please Help Us
Translator: Exodus Tales
Editor: Exodus Tales
Then, Jian Yichen turned around and winked at Jian Yiling.
This was a little secret between the two of them.
When Zhai Yunsheng saw this, he frowned slightly before he looked away.
The look on his face looked somewhat jealous and prideful.
The viewers of the stream instantly noticed this.
[Is God Z jealous? Is he jealous of his future brother-in-law?]
[God Z: My wife is holding a secret from me! I’m not happy.]
[Hey, don’t expose the truth to everyone. God Z might come knocking on your window in the middle of the night.]
[Hahahaha, the look on God Z’s face is adorable. Even though he acts cold and arrogant, the look in his eyes completely ruins the act he puts on.]
By now, most of the netizens who were here for drama had left. Jian Yiling and Zhai Yunsheng’s fan base remained.
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When Wen Nuan got home, she happily recounted today’s events to Grandma Jian. She told Grandma Jian that her daughter finally called her ‘mother’.
These words fuelled Wen Nuan’s happiness as she traveled all the way home from Zhai Yunsheng’s apartment.
Although Grandma Jian was happy for Wen Nuan, she still acted stern: “She just called you her mother. Do you really need to be happy for so long? Even when she called you her mother for the first time in her life, I feel like you weren’t this happy.”
Grandma Jian still remembered what Jian Yiling looked like as a baby. The first time she called Jian Shuxing her ‘father’, Jian Shuxing was so happy that he didn’t sleep for the entire night. He kept bragging to everyone that his daughter called him ‘father’.
“Mhmm. It’s different from back then. It’s proof that she is no longer angry with me.”
Wen Nuan’s face was filled with happiness. The more she thought about it, the happier she became.
Jian Shuxing was a little unhappy: “Yiling called you her mother but she hasn’t called me her father yet…”
He was envious of his wife.
Whenever she called him her father, he would be incredibly happy. Back then, even if she got angry, she was completely adorable. As a result, he would give her whatever she wanted in life.
Grandma Jian coldly stated: “Well, I wonder who wanted to kick someone out of the house a few years ago.”
“Mother…” Jian Shuxing said as he looked at Grandma Jian. His eyes were begging for mercy.
“Hmph,” Grandma Jian replied as she proudly turned her head away.
Jian Yuncheng and Jian Yunnao knew about what happened at Zhai Yunsheng’s apartment before they even returned home. This was because the two of them always watched Jian Yiling’s stream.
Upon knowing that his sister called Wen Nuan her mother, Jian Yunnao was happy and envious at the same time.
“Ahh, I wonder when she will be willing to call me her brother again.”
Jian Yunnao’s voice was somewhat quiet. There was not much hope in his words.
However, there was a voice in his heart telling him that he wanted everything to go back to the way it was. He wanted to get his sister’s forgiveness.
Grandma Jian: “What’s the hurry? Can you eat hot tofu if you’re in a hurry? No, you’d burn your lips! Everyone’s heart is made from flesh. If you spend some time with her, she will learn to like you again. Yiling isn’t a cold-blooded animal. If you truly treat her well, she will realize it.”
“Mother, why don’t you give us some advice?” Jian Shuxing asked.
“I’m too old. My brain isn’t good anymore.”
“Mother…”
“Stop calling my name. There’s no use doing that. If Yiling doesn’t want to talk to you, I won’t convince her otherwise,” Grandma Jian replied as she looked away..
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Chapter 1074: Jian Yuncheng and Jian Yunnao’s Visit (1)
Translator: Exodus Tales
Editor: Exodus Tales
Upon hearing this, Jian Shuxing turned his head over to look at Grandpa Jian.
Grandpa Jian decided to say a few good words for his son and grandsons: “Old woman, if you have any good ideas, just help your son and your grandsons. This is good for Yiling as well. A lot of other children get to be loved by their parents and siblings. You should help Yiling out as well. Of course, Yumin, Yujie, and the others treat Yiling well. However, they’re her cousins and not her brothers.”
Grandpa Jian’s words made Grandma Jian pause for a moment.
She could choose to not care about her son and grandsons, however, she cared about her granddaughter.
“Isn’t there still Yunmo?” Grandma Jian replied.
“Of course. Yunmo is a good kid. However, do you want him to be stuck between them? Furthermore, Yuncheng and Yunnao aren’t bad kids right?”
Grandma Jian began to waver.
The incident three years ago was orchestrated by He Yan. The rest of them did not know anything about it. There was no right or wrong.
And even if they were wrong, they had already suffered for three years.
“Okay, okay. I will help you guys just this once.”
Jian Shuxing and Jian Yunnao were incredibly happy to hear this.
Although Jian Yuncheng did not appear to look happy, everyone knew what kind of person he was. Even if he was overjoyed, the emotions would not appear on his face.
Grandma Jian: “Firstly, you guys need to learn from Yichen. Learn to be shameless. You don’t need your pride. Compared to your sister’s happiness, your pride means nothing. Secondly, you need to support Yiling. Even if she wants to be together with the Young Master of the Zhai family, you need to support her. This includes supporting her work and essentially just showing that you trust her.”
“Okay, okay,” Jian Shuxing readily agreed.
“Then, you need to…”
Jian Shuxing, Jian Yuncheng, and Jian Yunnao took careful note of Grandma Jian’s words.
The next day, the four of them gave themselves a holiday. They all visited Jian Yiling.
The appearance of Jian Yuncheng and Jian Yunnao once again created a buzz amongst the viewers.
[They’re here again! Hot guys! They’re my favorite type as well!]
[Ahh! I love the one with a cold expression on his face! He’s so manly!]
[No no. Why would you like a guy like that? He’s ice-cold like a glacier. You’d probably be bored to death talking to him.]
[I like the one who is slightly shorter! He looks so young and energetic!]
[Yeah! He’s so handsome!]
[Although the younger one looks handsome and he has a better temper than the older one, unfortunately, his eyes are rather blind. I wouldn’t recommend him to become anyone’s boyfriend.]
For some reason, there was such a person commenting on Jian Yiling’s stream today. Whenever the viewers complimented Jian Yiling’s brother, that person would always write negative comments about them.
Didn’t they appear on Jian Yiling’s stream for the first time today? Why did they have haters already?
“Yiling!” Jian Yunnao greeted as he handed his sister a USB: “I composed this myself! I wrote it for you.”
Jian Yunnao had written this song a long time ago. However, he did not dare to give it to his sister in fear that she would get upset.
With his grandma’s guidance and support, he finally had the courage to give this USB to his sister.
“You’re… Playing the piano again?” Jian Yiling asked..
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Chapter 1075: Jian Yuncheng and Jian Yunnao’s Visit (2)
Translator: Exodus Tales
Editor: Exodus Tales
“Mhmm!” Jian Yunnao responded. “You saved my hands and essentially gave me a second chance to play the piano. Therefore, I should cherish this opportunity. After all, you put in so much effort to help me. The least I can do is to not let you down.”
These words had been stowed away in Jian Yunnao’s heart for a long time. Although he always wanted to say these words to Jian Yiling, he never had the courage to do so.
However, after listening to his grandma’s words yesterday, Jian Yunnao finally decided to express his feelings. He hoped that his sister would understand him.
After all, if he continued to keep these words to himself, his sister would never know about how he felt.
“Thank… Thank you,” Jian Yiling stuttered in response. Whenever she encountered an unfamiliar situation whilst talking to her relatives or family members, Jian Yiling would always stutter.
Then, Jian Yiling instinctively turned her head towards Zhai Yunsheng to ask for help.
A smile appeared on Zhai Yunsheng’s lips as he helped Jian Yiling answer: “Shall we listen to this piece of music then?”
Jian Yiling nodded her head.
Upon receiving this response, Zhai Yunsheng connected the USB with the audio equipment in the apartment.
A beautiful and heartwarming piano piece could be heard.
Jian Yunnao’s skill proficiency at playing the piano was reflected in the climax of the song.
It was as though the piano was conveying a sorrowful cry of someone who almost lost a person dear to them.
Those who knew Jian Yunnao understood that this song was his apology to his sister. It conveyed how he felt whenever he faced her.
He wanted to approach her to make up for the situation and yet, he was at a loss of what to do.
Nervousness, hesitation, and reluctance. All of these complex emotions were conveyed through the wonderful piano piece.
The viewers in the stream were awed as they listened:
[Is this really an original song? It’s amazing!]
[Who played this? It’s such a beautiful melody.]
[It’s so beautiful. I love it so much.]
[As a music major, I must say that this piano piece was played at a professional level!]
Jian Yunnao’s music captured the hearts of many viewers.
[I want the contact details of this man!]
[Another day where I wish to become God Ling’s sister-in-law!]
[It’s doomed. I’ve fallen in love again.]
[Husbands pass by like flowing water. However, regardless of the man we end up marrying, God Ling will always be our sister-in-law!]
“Yiling, do you like it?” Jian Yunnao cautiously asked Jian Yiling.
He didn’t care about anyone else’s opinion. He only cared about Jian Yiling’s opinion.
Jian Yiling nodded her head. Although she did not really understand music, she still could appreciate beautiful melodies.
After receiving Jian Yiling’s nod of approval, Jian Yunnao smiled happily. He looked as though he was a child in his early teens.
“Then can I play more piano pieces for you in the future?” Jian Yunnao asked again.
His eyes were full of anticipation.
“Mhmm,” Jian Yiling replied as she nodded again.
Upon hearing this, Jian Yunnao grinned. His grin charmed the hearts of many girls in the stream.
[Ahh, I’ve fallen in love again!]
[His smile is so damn sweet! From today onwards, I will protect this man’s smile!]
[God Ling, please look at me! I want to be your sister-in-law!]
Someone in the stream commented: [God Ling’s third brother is considered to be the most handsome man in Beijing University! His grades are excellent as well!]
[Ahh! Wait a minute. He’s good at playing piano and he’s good at studying?!]
[As expected of God Ling’s brother. God Ling is super intelligent. Naturally, her brother would be intelligent as well!]
[The genes in her family are way too good!]
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