Chapter 291 Brought A Boyfriend Back
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Yun Bilu had instinctively wanted to switch to Ning An City's Channel 1, but was taken aback by this news. "I heard that Old Marshall Ou came from an influential military family. How could he be demoted and stripped off his powers so easily?"
Holding some noodles, Yun Bixue walked over to take a look. Yun Bilu continued, "Elder Sister, Old Marshall Ou is very prominent in Country E. Even the leaders of Country E are unable to control him. Every single member in his family has some military power. As he grew older, he became rather afraid of his subordinate's merits. This time, he personally offended the Black Dragon Gang, who in turn pressured Country E. The entire country became displeased with Old Marshall Ou. This is also a good opportunity for Country E. Perhaps this was a result of the country's higher management allying with Black Dragon Gang, or perhaps the Gang had been pressuring the country's leaders, and the latter had no choice but to punish Old Marshall Ou in order to appease the masses." Yun Bilu's analysis was straight to the point and logical.
Yun Bixue was shocked. "Bilu, you know so many things." She seemed to have neglected somethingher younger sister always seemed to have a keen mind for politics.
"I attended school in Country E, and developed my own business in the meantime. I naturally have to understand the current affairs too. Elder Sister, you don't have to worry. This battle will never take place. Black Dragon Gang has a strong international influence. No one would dare to clash head-on with them. Even if Country E was a large and prosperous country, they would still settle this matter peacefully."
Yun Bixue nodded. She felt that it was sufficient to just live an undisturbed life in her own country, specifically in Ning An City. She wouldn't care about the rest.
Afterwards, Yun Bixue switched the channel to Channel 1. It was airing a joyful and upbeat program, and it added to the festive mood.
After preparing the dumplings, the sounds of the firecrackers being set off began to rang endlessly outside. Sometimes, because of the boisterous noises outside, they couldn't even hear each other when they spoke inside the house.
Despite the new year, the Su family was cheerless. Father and Mother Su, and Su Lenghan couldn't feel any joy at all. Snubbing them, Meng Xinyan expressed her displeasure at every other detail.
"Why isn't your younger sister back yet? It's almost time for dinner."
Su Lenghan replied, "She said that she will be late, but she will be back. Mum, don't be anxious."
Father Su scoffed, "I wonder where she had ran off to fool around. Why should I be worried?"
Just as they were talking, Su Lengxian walked into the house together with Zhou Yang, their hands linked together. "I'm back. Let me officially introduce to everyone my boyfriend. His name is Zhou Yang."
Mother Su was startled. Wasn't this the person who appeared during the wedding? Moreover, this person was directly involved in the incident that completely tarnished Su Lengxian's reputation right at the beginning!
Could the two of them have been together all along?
Father Su sat on the sofa and read the newspapers. He humphed, "He's merely a pretty boy toy."
Su Lengxian yelled at her father, "Even if he is, I am willing to accept him. Also, I didn't want to come back to this home. All of you wanted me to return. I wanted to follow Zhou Yang back to his house."
Father Su was about to fly into a rage. Meng Xinyan crossed her legs as she chomped on melon seeds. Glancing askance at Su Lengxian, she said, "Dad, why are you angry? With that reputation, it is fortunate that someone even wants her now. Why are you still being picky?"
Those words by Meng Xinyan were harsh, and it immediately pierced right through the entire family's vulnerable spot. Even if they were reluctant to do so, they had to admit that Meng Xinyan was right.
Su Lengxian glared at Meng Xinyan, her eyes seemed to be shooting daggers at the latter. "It seems like the reputation of the second Miss of the Meng family is comparable to mine. However, your story has spread across Ning An City like wildfire. Everyone wants to contribute a word of criticism. On the other hand, I didn't receive much backlash. It is merely that a mistress had entered our Su family. What a disgrace."
Receiving such provocation, Meng Xinyan instantly got reminded of the horde of sarcastic comments on the Internet. She seethed, "What did you say? I am the matron of the Su family. Who do you think you are? You no longer belong to the Su family. You're the daughter that the Su family refused to acknowledge!"
Chapter 292 Charming Voice
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Zhou Yang stood silently by the side. His eyes were gleaming as he anticipated the entertaining show coming up.
Su Lengxian looked at Meng Xinyan's arrogant and bossy mannerisms. She slapped away the finger that Meng Xinyan used to point at her. "Meng Xinyan, do you really think you are the matron of the Su family? Don't forget that if you can conceive a child for my elder brother, other women can do so too. At least I am related by blood to the Su family, but you are not."
Meng Xinyan stuck out her abdomen and retorted, "Did you see this? What is this?"
Su Lengxian's glare grew murderous. With a sudden impulse, she lunged forward and pushed Meng Xinyan. Su Lenghan frantically stepped in front of Meng Xinyan and blocked the attack. "Lengxian, enough. You're no longer a kid."
Su Lenghan's voice was loaded with austerity, and it made Su Lengxian shudder. "Elder Brother, you" Meeting Su Lenghan's cold gaze, she was in disbelief. That distant look in his eyes instantly disheartened her.
The only remnant of affection she had left for the Su family was reserved for her elder brother, Su Lenghan. If Su Lenghan chastised her so heartlessly too, her heart would be utterly dispirited.
Mother Su was so frightened that she began breaking out into cold sweat. If Su Lengxian had really pushed Meng Xinyan to the ground, the consequences would be dire. "Lengxian, what's wrong with you? Just because you're leading a terrible life, you have to disrupt our family too? Can't you just think over your actions for the sake of our family? Do you have any idea how dangerous it was just now?"
"Mum, why didn't you stand up for me when she criticized me earlier?"
"Lengxian, if it weren't for you, our Su family's reputation wouldn't be so atrocious!"
Su Lengxian scoffed, "Fine, it's all my fault. In the future, I will never return even if all of you beg me." After speaking, she left in a hurry. Zhou Yang immediately followed her.
Mother Su felt regret surging through her heart and wanted to go after Su Lengxian. Father Su stopped her. "She is out of control because you've spoiled her. Why are you chasing after her? Let's just take it that we don't have such a daughter!"
Father Su was in a fit of anger, and Mother Su didn't dare to further aggravate him.
After Su Lengxian ran out, Zhou Yang caught up and began to comfort her. Adding fuel to the fire, his form of comforting her was actually adding exaggerated details about how the Su family didn't regard her as part of their family.
This made Su Lengxian grew even more resolute with thoroughly cutting off ties with the Su family.
While Zhou Yang was comforting Su Lengxian, a person stood near the Su family's villa. She was Li Wenhui, the nurse who recently resigned from the hospital. She naturally heard the conversation between the two.
In order to knock Meng Xinyan down, Li Wenhui racked her brains for a chance to get closer to Su Lenghan. However, after seeing the Su family's luxurious abode, she was enticed by the authority she could have. She began cooking up a scheme in her heart.
Perhaps she could look for Su Lengxian. She would first create an opportunity to get closer to her.
Each household in Ning An City was plagued with its own problems, but it didn't dampen the festive mood of the New Year. Endless sounds of firecrackers reverberated throughout the entire city, and scarlet lanterns were hung up high. From afar, the whole street was painted red, and it was gorgeous. The trees on the roadsides were also decorated with little multi-colored lanterns.
Many of the public squares were dressed up with festive lanterns and amusement rides. A lot of people took photos there, and there was endless cheerful chatter.
On this day, in a luxurious villa in the South, Young Master Wang from the Wang family was reviewing the information that had finally been collected. A charming glint flashed across his almond-shaped eyes. Just like a poppy flower, his eyes were loaded with a fatal attraction.
"Haha, the Xie family has attacked my Wang family?" Young Master Wang's voice was deep and enchanting. With one word, he could easily stir up a person's heart.
"Young Master Wang, according to the information collected, Wang Gangping acted on his own accord and tried to kill Young Master Xie. That was why he was murdered."
Chapter 293 Young Master Wang From The South
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Even someone who had stayed by Young Master Wang's side for the past few years trembled in fear after hearing his words. The subordinate lowered his head and answered courteously.
Young Master Wang continuously stared at the documents in his hands. Flipping through the news regarding Ning An City in the past six months, the charming curve on his lips arched higher and higher. "So it seems that such a big incident had happened to the North." Young Master Wang had constantly focused his attention on the South. After all, the saying goes 'Northern Xie, Southern Wang'. This was a rule that was established after a thousand years, so neither of them interfered with each other.
Wang Gangping's death couldn't be ascribed to the Xie family. Strictly speaking, the members of the Wang family had stepped beyond their authority. It wasn't uncalled for even if the Xie family sought retribution.
Moreover, Xie Limo was in Ning An City, which was located in the South. Even if he caused a stir, it was completely unrelated to the Wang family.
However, Young Master Wang harbored desire to take over his power.
"Yes, all the news have been reflected on the documents, " his subordinate confirmed.
Young Master Wang glided back on his chair. Resting his pair of slender legs on the table, he coldly said, "Just how attractive is Yun Bixue, to garner so much protection from the heir of the Xie family." This was what he paid the closest attention to.
To a person with tremendous authority, this sort of protection was equivalent to exposing his weakness to his opponents. They could not afford to have any vulnerabilities.
Young Master Wang narrowed his eyes. A glint as charming as a poppy flower flashed across his almond-shaped eyes. He looked just as alluring as a flower, strange yet beautiful.
"Yun Bixue was initially an unremarkable person. She was the daughter-in-law that the Su family from Ning An City rejected. In the end, she became someone that Xie Limo cherished above others." The subordinate respectfully replied at the side.
Young Master Wang crossed his arms and contemplated. "That is what bewilders me. Why would Xie Limo want a woman that an ordinary royal family abandoned? Either Yun Bixue has something extraordinary to offer, or Xie Limo has a unique taste."
Hearing Young Master Wang's words, the man in a suit answered at the side, "Besides Yun Bixue, Xie Limo has never had any scandals or interactions with any other women."
Young Master Wang listened, and a vague glint flashed across his eyes. It was apparent that because of Xie Limo, Yun Bixue had left a deep impression on him. This feeling became rather fascinating in the end.
A glint flashed across Young Master Wang's eyes, as if he had just thought of something. His words were as though they had been encased in snow as he coldly asked, "Didn't Wang Gangping have a daughter?"
"Yes, Wang Miaoxiang had constantly tried to get closer to Young Master Wang. She's repeatedly causing a fuss." In reality, it didn't matter if it was the main household or its collateral branches. As long as Young Master Wang wished to investigate the Wang family, nothing could evade him.
Otherwise, the Wang family wouldn't have been able to flourish to the scale that it boasted now. It wouldn't have been able to stand firm and withstood a thousand years of hardships.
"Bring her to meet me." The voice that Young Master Wang used to relay his orders was mystifying and cold. The corners of his lips turned up, and they looked as if they had been dyed blood red. It was breathtaking.
"Yes, understood." The subordinate nodded in obeisance.
Old Lady Shen quarreled everyday with Yang Siru, exchanging blows frequently whenever a chance comes up. In the hospital, Yun Muzhong could only be looked after by his two mistresses.
Even during the New Year celebration, Yang Siru didn't dare to slack off. Grasping each opportunity, she would try to hurt Old Lady Shen. Old Lady Shen was also very odd and difficult to discern. It seemed as though the two of them grew more energetic as they continued to fight.
Yun Mengshi walked out of her house feeling rather irritated and desolate. She desperately needed to find a place to warm herself up, and to justify her existence.
After failing to seduce Su Lenghan, she didn't have a choice but to search for another option. She had ascertained that Yun Bixue was taking advantage of her, and didn't care about her life or death at all. Yun Bixue clearly knew that she was trying to get closer to Young Master Xie, yet she still purposely addressed her dearly as 'younger sister'.
That day, she finally realized that Yun Bixue knew everything. Yun Bixue had merely treated her as a joke. Only Yun Bilu was part of her family. This is why she wanted to find another route of escape.
Chapter 294 Plans
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Yun Mengshi silently lifted her luggages and walked out. Listening to the bustling sounds of the firecrackers outside, her heart grew increasingly despondent, and also unjust.
She wasn't worse than Yun Bixue in any aspect. Since she was young, she had everything that she wanted. As long as she cried, she could get anything. Everyone indulged her.
In school, most of her male classmates had been fond of her. The more she thought about her situation, the more sinister her gaze turned. She could also have what Yun Bixue had managed to attain.
However, she needed to find a man first to become her stepping stone.
At that moment, she could only think of the Qin family. She had met the young master from the Qin family before. Although he was handicapped, he was still wealthy. What she needed now was money to execute any task without a hitch.
Despite cautiously sneaking out of the house, Yun Mengshi still attracted the attention of Old Lady Shen and Yang Siru, who were embroiled in a fight upstairs. The two of them simultaneously released their grips.
Yang Siru raged, "Mengshi, what are you doing? Your father has abandoned this family, and now you're leaving too?" She dashed downstairs and grabbed Yun Mengshi's arm. She had still hoped that her daughter would provide for her.
In the past, Yun Mengshi had been filial. However, she now realized that the Yang family could not provide a single benefit for her. Therefore, she needed to depend on herself, and she couldn't wait anymore.
"Mum, I'm just going to my friend's place to give her something." Yun Mengshi understood that Yang Siru was extremely unreasonable now, and therefore, she couldn't speak sensibly to her mother.
Supporting herself on her walking stick, Old Lady Shen also came downstairs. "What's happening? I knew she was a money-losing lass! Are you packing up your things and leaving the Yun family? You're shameless, just like your mother Look at yourself. You're hideous. Did you steal our money?" She then raised the walking stick and brought it down to hit Yun Mengshi.
It wouldn't be a gentle blow if Old Lady Shen's walking stick were to land on Yun Mengshi. She dodged it hastily.
Old Lady Shen was so livid that she panted. She lunged forward and snatched Yun Mengshi's luggage. As she rummaged through its contents, she found her walletas expected, there was a stack of money inside. Taking them out, she began to whack Yun Mengshi with it. "I knew that she was an ingrate who sneakily helped others while living in our house! You stole our money and tried to escape. Someone! Lock her up! Lock this shameless person up!"
Yun Mengshi was flustered. "Grandma, you can't lock me up!" Today was New Year's Eve. It was the easiest day to look for the young master of the Qin family. In the future, there might not be such a great opportunity.
Old Lady Shen's eyes narrowed. "Why? Do you think you can ignore your grandma's orders now that you've grown up? Someone, lock her up. If nobody does it, I will withhold your salaries and dismiss all of you!"
Finally, a servant stepped forward and shoved Yun Mengshi, locking her into her room. Yun Mengshi leaned across the door, and forcefully banged against it. However, it was to no avail.
Old Lady Shen held onto the stack of moneythere was at least ten thousand dollars. She merrily strutted upstairs, but was swiftly blocked by Yang Siru. "That money belongs to my daughter, so it belongs to me as well. You can't take it."
"I am her grandmother. I can take it."
"Who do you think you are? It's mine" The two of them began scrambling for it. Since Old Master Yun was responsible only for the basic living expenses and servant feesand Yun Muzhong no longer gave his family money after being hospitalizedthe two of them naturally coveted the money after seeing it.
The servants hung their heads in shame. There was something off about the situation. Old Lady Shen appeared to be frail, but why did she look strong and ferocious when she fought with Yang Siru?
They had secretly taken a guessOld Lady Shen had actually put on a pretense for many years.
In another part of the house, Yun Mengshi was trying to find ways to escape from her room, while thinking about her plan to get closer to the young master from the Qin family.
Chapter 295 Holding Your Hand While Setting Off Firecrackers
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No matter how hard she tried, Yun Mengshi couldn't open the door and windows. Her phone had fallen in the living room during the scuffle. She looked around the bedroom. Luckily, it had a computer. She hurriedly sat down and switched it on. She began contacting her previous schoolmates, hoping that they would be able to help her.
However, her female schoolmates were generally not fond of her in school, so she searched for her male schoolmates. She believed that as long as she flirted with them, they would surely agree to help her out.
Hence, on New Year's Eve, Yun Mengshi flirted with her previous schoolmates to her heart's content. The provocative messages that she sent out were endless.
On the other hand, Yun Bixue and her family were cheerfully cooking dumplings. They watched the TV while eating the dumplings. There were a variety of flavors, and everyone ate casually. They even prepared a garlic and vinegar dipping sauce, working up their appetites even more.
Listening to the festive songs playing on the New Year programs was also delightful.
After dinner, the sky had turned dark. The family picked up some firecrackers and set them off outside. Each of them lit up a string of firecrackers. After setting off the firecrackers, the entire yard was filled with red shreds of firecracker paper. Looking at the sea of red, their hearts were filled with joy.
When it was Yun Bixue's turn, she was rather afraid to light it up. Xie Limo gently laughed and assured her, "Don't be afraid. Just light it."
Yun Bixue was still scared. Because of the trauma they had experienced when they were young, even Yun Bilu's gaze was brimming with anxiety.
Xie Limo noticed the two sisters' anxious eyes, and could surmise something. He held onto Yun Bixue's hand, then brought it to the side of the firecrackers. He flicked open the lighter and guided it towards the end of the firecracker wick. Seeing that it had been lit, Xie Limo wrapped his arms around Yun Bixue, and sprinted away from the firecrackers. Turning back to look at it, the firecracker had already began to crackle with 'pop' sounds.
Everyone applauded for Yun Bixue. No one was trying to tease her. They were all cheering for her.
Yun Bixue looked at her hand that was held by Xie Limo, and then at the firecracker that had been set off. That firecracker had been ignited by her. It was Xie Limo who helped her overcome the fear in her heart. At that moment, her heart soared.
She turned back and looked at Xie Limo. Under the illumination of the red lanterns, he appeared even more elegant, alluring and dazzling. It made her unable to shift her gaze.
Xie Limo lowered his head and whispered at Yun Bixue's ear, "Everyone's watching! Quick, look! Your younger sister is setting the firecracker off. She is more courageous than you."
Yun Bixue shifted her gaze out of embarrassment. As she looked at her younger sister, she still felt that her face was scorching hot.
Xie Limo lowered his head and looked at Yun Bixue's blushing face. His gaze changed as his heart stirred. Her beauty was showcased only to him. The wonderful atmosphere surrounding the festivity was also endowed upon him by her. Because of her, his family had a reunion and welcomed the new year together.
After setting off all the firecrackers, they lit the big fireworks. Taking out the fireworks one by one, they arranged it in the spacious yard. Ji Qiongxin suggested to position them in a heart shape to form a heart after they burst in the skies. It would be extremely gorgeous.
As Yun Bixue watched, her heart reveled. This was truly a teenage girl's dream! Ever since she got together with Xie Limo, each of her dreams came true one by one.
Yun Bilu exclaimed excitedly as she jumped around. She commented that it would be great to have young children around as they would make it even livelier. She even gleefully requested for Xie Limo and Yun Bixue to quickly give birth to a child. She wanted to become an aunt!
"Elder Sister, you and Brother-in-law should give birth to a child soon. I would then become an aunt. Hahaha! Don't worry, I will be the best aunt and give all the best things!"
Yun Bixue smiled warmly. She hadn't had much thoughts when it came to children. She only thought to let nature take its course. If they were to have a child, she would love him, and allow him to have the most blissful family.
Xie Limo's gaze changed, and he sighed quietly. He didn't interrupt the two sister's conversation.
Chapter 296 The Topic Regarding Children
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Yun Bilu guffawed at the side. She had no idea that the topic that she just brought up caused waves in the hearts of the two persons involved.
Yun Bixue lowered her head and stared at her stomach. Her gaze was gentle. In the past, she was contented with letting nature take its course. Now, she suddenly looked forward to having children. She would provide a family that was brimming with love and happiness for her child.
The look on Xie Limo's face was vague and difficult to interpret. He seemed to be sighing and had a lot on his mind.
Yun Bixue raised her head and looked at Xie Limo. When she saw the gloomy look in his eyes, there was a slight stir in her heart. She felt rather uneasy and anxious. Could it be that he didn't look forward to it?
Xie Limo noticed Yun Bixue's gaze and pulled her over. Tidying up her head, he asked, "What's wrong?"
Yun Bixue turned her head around and looked at everyone. All of them were fixated on the firecrackers. She lowered her head and whispered, "Limo, are you unhappy?"
Xie Limo kissed Yun Bixue on her forehead, as though no one was around them. The contact was gentle and light. He softly replied, "This year is the happiest year I've ever had. Do you think I'm still unhappy? Mother and Father are here too. Everyone is gathered here, and it is a day of reunion. I'm definitely extremely happy."
In reality, Yun Bixue wanted to ask if he is looking forward to having a child. However, after some hesitation, she couldn't bring herself to ask the question.
She had been willful yesterday and threw a tantrum. She shouldn't let her imagination run wild again. She knew that Xie Limo's kindness towards her was not an act. Moreover, Father and Mother treated her very well. She ought to be grateful and contented.
One should not be too greedy. Therefore, she would let nature take its course. In addition, the two of them had yet to hold a wedding ceremony. To a household like the Xie family, it would probably cause a lot of trouble if she got pregnant before the ceremony.
After consoling herself, Yun Bixue got over it. Her expression brightened, like the clearing skies after raining.
Xie Limo definitely noticed the change in Yun Bixue's mood at that moment. He merely sighed quietly, and tightly embraced her. It seemed as though he wanted to continue hugging her and never let go.
After spending more than two hours lighting up the firecrackers and fireworks, everyone excitedly returned inside the house to watch the TV again. After midnight, they went to bed one by one.
In the bedroom, Yun Bixue gathered a new set of cash. She then began to stuff them into a red packet.
Xie Limo walked over to her side. Amused by her, he asked, "Do you also need to give out red packets too?"
"Yes. I have to prepare a red packet for my younger sister every year. When I was young, I didn't have money and only accumulated several dollars. After I grew older, it became tens of dollars. Afterwards, it became a hundred dollars." While Yun Bixue prepared the red packet, her face revealed a sweet look as she reminisced the past. "Now that I'm capable, I will give her a more hefty sum."
Xie Limo's heart started to throb faintly. A few dollars? He wondered how she managed to survive back then.
"Didn't Grandfather give you allowance in the past too?"
"Grandfather was very kind to us, but Old Lady Shen would use all sorts of reasons to seize our money. We informed Grandfather the first time it happened, and Grandfather and Old Lady Shen squabbled and fought. He was so angry that he got hospitalized once. After that, we never told Grandfather anymore when such things happened. To earn money, I helped my schoolmates complete their homework in exchange for a few cents. They would add up to a few dollars I felt really proud to have earned money by myself."
As Xie Limo listened, his heart ached so much that it felt as though it was being twisted. He embraced Yun Bixue from the back, wanting to dispel all the coldness she had felt.
From his knowledge, children of royal families were all pampered. He never knew his wife had suffered so much hardships. As he mulled over it, a cold glint flashed across his eyes. Perhaps he had been too benevolent towards those people from the Yun family.
Chapter 297 Young Master Qin From The Qin Family
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Accompanying the sounds of the firecrackers, the whole family went to sleep. They awoke early the next morning. Xie Limo and his family all donned traditional Chinese costumes, displaying the ancient culture's appealing charms.
The younger generations offered a toast and blessings to the elders. Afterwards, the elders gave out red packets and extended good wishes.
Holding onto their red packets, everyone was overjoyed.
When Yun Bilu opened up her red packet, she saw that it was filled with title deeds for shops all over Country E. In addition, they were all permanent leases. Her body immediately straightened. She had long wanted to operate a cafe branch, so her brother-in-law's gifts offered her a great deal of assistance. Moreover, she had saved herself from plenty of trouble. It was awesome.
"Ahh! Haha" Yun Bilu clutched onto the red packet and chuckled.
Yun Bixue watched her younger sister laughing. She stepped forward and pinched her younger sister's face. "What did your brother-in-law give you? You're so excited."
Yun Bilu whispered into Yun Bixue's ear, "Elder Sister, this is all because of you. Hehe. Didn't you throw a tantrum that day? Brother-in-law asked me about it. I explained without reservations and told him everything I know. Brother-in-law was so grateful to me, and said that my new year's present wouldn't be shabby."
Hearing her younger sister's words, Yun Bixue's face turned hot instantly. She felt even more embarrassed about what happened that day. Really! He had actually asked her younger sister about it personally.
Yun Bixue turned back and looked at Xie Limo. He was accompanying her grandfather and having a chat. Her heart warmed. Everything that he did always warmed up her heart.
Suddenly, Yun Bilu said to Yun Bixue, "Elder Sister, Brother-in-law is rather attentive towards you. However, you should guard against those other women. I reckon all of them are trying to seduce Brother-in-law. Look at that shameless Yun Mengshi, pretending to be weak. Also, there's also those three female students from my university. You have to be stronger, do you hear me?"
Looking at how stern and nervous Yun Bilu looked, Yun Bixue laughed. Pinching her younger sister's face, she promised, "Yes. Stop being so stern. I understand. I have to be kind to my family, and fierce to my enemies. Don't worry, if I hadn't been like that, the two of us wouldn't have been able to persevere till today."
Hearing those words, Yun Bilu's heart felt bitter. That's true. If that hadn't been the case, the two sisters would already be ruined.
Fortunately, her elder sister had found her happiness now. She had to work harder, so she won't become a burden to her elder sister.
On the first day of the lunar year, many of the royal families in Ning An City gathered to suck up to Xie Limo. However, Xie Limo didn't want these people to meet the master of his familyhis father. He didn't want to attract unnecessary disturbances, so he constantly kept the villa's door shut.
Later in the afternoon, the whole family went out to have fun.
It was supposed to be a joyous occasion at the Qin's, but instead, it was dreary. Aunt Qin sat on the matron's seat and relayed instructions as usual. A tinge of faint mockery flashed across Qin Huailing's clear eyes.
On the other hand, when his gaze landed on his father and mother, it carried a hint of dull pain. His father was unconscious, and his mother was weak and helpless. The other members of the Qin family watched them covetously. Thinking about how his leg ended in this state, his gaze was filled with menace.
"After eating, go and do whatever you have to do."
After speaking, Aunt Qin waved her hand at Qin Huailing. She said, "Huailing, these are the women who have been arranged for you. Their family backgrounds are clean and they're also virtuous. You can enjoy without any worry."
As she spoke, she opened up the computer system, and showed them to Qin Huailing one by one.
"Aunt Qin, you arranged the eldest daughter of the Yun family for me back then. Why did you change?" Qin Huailing looked at Aunt Qin. His eyes looked pure and sincere.
On the other hand, Aunt Qin's heart thumped as she met Qin Huailing's eyes. She always felt that her nephew was not as innocent and simple-minded as he seemed. She still remembered that this child had already demonstrated his outstanding talent when he was only around ten years old.
Chapter 298 Fond Of Yun Bixue?
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Aunt Qin calmed down the trepidation in her heart and quietly said, "Yun Bixue belongs to Young Master Xie now, and our Qin family cannot stand out at the moment. If you're fond of that woman, you have to wait. After the royal families form an alliance successfully, she naturally will become yours."
Qin Huailing smiled. He looked like a flower gliding down with the falling snowclean and unblemished. That smile made Aunt Qin unable to hide the darkness she harbored in her heart. Her expression turned rather tensed.
"Aunt, who said that I like Yun Bixue? You're making such wild guesses regarding my feelings. I was just thinking that these women you recommended might become unavailable later on again!" Qin Huailing cracked a joke just like a child, but his gaze was sinister.
The look on Aunt Qin's face was strained. She didn't know why, but her heart would feel uneasy every time she interacted with this child.
Switching her train of thoughts, she realized that she has tremendous amount of power in the Qin family. Therefore, she didn't have much to worry about. In addition, she was working hard for the Qin family. If it weren't for her, the Qin family simply wouldn't be able to support themselves.
After pausing momentarily, Aunt Qin continued, "But you're no longer young. You ultimately have to think about your own matters and bear a child to carry on the Qin family's ancestral line as soon as possible."
Qin Huailing's gaze was sinister and piercingly cold. He lowered his head and stared at his legs. He said dully, "Aunt, look at me. Which woman wouldn't turn her back on this?"
"If they dare to turn their backs, I naturally have a way to deal with them."
"Aunt, you don't have to worry. When I meet someone who doesn't despise me, and who isn't by my side for money, I naturally will consider her." Despite smiling as he spoke, Qin Huailing's tone was ominous. Aunt Qin couldn't even continue talking anymore.
The next day, the second day of the lunar new year, Xie Yaocang and Ji Qiongxin were preparing to leave. They were returning to the Xie household.
Yun Bixue felt reluctant to part with her in-laws. They treated her just like their biological daughter. They allowed her to experience a parent's care and concern for a child.
Ji Qiongxin also left unwillingly. Here, she felt free and easy. The Xie family had too many rules, and she wasn't pleased to return at all. However, as the matron, she had responsibilities to shoulder and rules to abide.
Ji Qiongxin placed her luggage by the side, and went over to hug Yun Bixue. She said, "Bixue, my dear child, don't be sad. We're returning to discuss your wedding preparations. In the future, we'll be a family. When you and that child, Limo, return to the family's base, we can be together everyday."
"Okay."
They were returning earlier to negotiate with the stubborn elders of the Xie family. Together with Xie Yaocang, she wanted to offer the couple only the best for this Xie family's international wedding.
Xie Yaocang was wise and didn't speak much. He merely patted Xie Limo on the shoulder and advised him to take care of the family. Men should be tolerant and big-hearted. They should also indulge more in their wives.
"Father, I understand. You and mother have had a hard time striving to spend the new year here." He knew how strict the rules were, so he appreciated everything that his parents had done for him. His heart felt warm, but also aching, but he couldn't verbalize his feelings.
This was precisely the load on a man's mind. Only fellow men would be able to comprehend it.
They accompanied Xie Yaocang and Ji Qiongxin on the way to the airplane. Later, they reported their safe landing. Yun Bixue could finally feel at ease. Her family began to get back to their way of life. Nonetheless, there were times when Yun Bixue would wake up expecting to see her mother-in-law, only to recall that she had already left. She felt disappointed, but was glad that she had her younger sister to accompany her. It was still rather lively.
After a short period of time, a police car pulled over at the Yun family's house. The police officers showed a proof of complaint. It claimed that Old Lady Shen and Yun Mengshi had been domestically abusive, and that they had locked up Yun Mengshi.
Chapter 299 Leaving The Yun Family
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Seeing several police cars parked outside and the police officers in the house, Old Lady Shen and Yang Siru were dazed. Before they could even respond in time, the police officers began demanding that they release the captive. They mentioned that the two of them had already broken the law.
Old Lady Shen felt weak, and her legs turned wobbly. They locked Yun Mengshi in the bedroom just to stop her from leaving the house. How was that breaking the law?
Yang Siru snapped out of her shock and yelled, "That's my daughter. I only wanted her to reflect on herself privately. We have not been abusive at all. All of you are slandering us! That's defamation" Yang Siru felt furious yet anxious. Seeing all these police officers, she still felt afraid.
"I am sorry, Madam Yang. We have concrete evidence. Moreover, these were provided by your daughter's schoolmate. Your daughter had sent out a cry for help. We are obliged to protect any citizen of Ning An City"
"We didn't! As her mother, it's normal for me to get her to reflect quietly. My daughter cannot charge me. I'm her mother" Yun Mengshi was in disbelief. She had invested all her hope on Yun Mengshi, but her daughter had actually treated her in such a manner.
"We only consider the truth and evidence. If the both of you do not cooperate and release her, we can only follow and act accordingly to the law. We will conduct a search personally.
In the end, a bedroom was forced open in the midst of Old Lady Shen and Yang Siru's panic. Yun Mengshi was locked inside. In just a few days, she had lost significant weight. Her eyes were almost bulging out of their sockets.
Yang Siru had forgotten about her, and had not sent any meals to Yun Mengshi. Meeting Yun Mengshi's tranquil gaze, Yang Siru took a step back.
Fortunately, there was a toilet in this bedroom. Otherwise, the room would stink up.
Yun Mengshi calmly looked at the police officers and said, "I want to leave." She felt that she couldn't depend on anyone now. She needed to seek a way out for herself. She promised herself that she would find a stepping stone and achieve tremendous heights.
In the end, Yun Mengshi packed up her belongings and left the Yun family home. Old Lady Shen and Yang Siru were mutually shirking off the blame. They both claimed that it wasn't committed by themselves, and were taken away by the police officers for interrogation.
A short while after leaving, the male schoolmate that Yun Mengshi had flirted with found her. He then proposed for Yun Mengshi to be together with him.
Yun Mengshi eyed the man in disdain. "Liu Teng, you must have made a mistake. I'm grateful for your help, but you must have been imagining other things."
"Mengshi, that wasn't what you said when you begged for help!" Liu Teng was decent looking. Although his family background was ordinary and he hadn't been able to find an official job, he sincerely wanted to help Yun Mengshi.
This was also why Yun Mengshi chose him. He was relatively more naive compared to others.
"Stop following me. After I earn some money, I will offer you some compensation." After speaking, Yun Mengshi didn't even spare a glance at Liu Teng. She simply walked off.
It was unclear how long Liu Teng stood along the street. His legs growing numb, the cold wind bit into his body. He had truly believed that Yun Mengshi wanted to be with him, and had been elated for a long time.
Yun Bixue looked at the news she received, and truly felt that Yun Mengshi was heartless. She could even take advantage of a person who sincerely wanted to help her. It didn't matter if she was exploiting her enemies, but it was unforgivable to use a person such as Liu Teng like that.
Yun Bilu swiftly took over the news and read. She said, "Elder Sister, look at what I can do. Leave it to me this time. Doesn't your company have plans to enter the entertainment industry? This person might be suitable."
Chapter 300 Scouting A New Celebrity
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Yun Bixue hesitated for a while and replied, "That person doesn't have any experience."
"Elder Sister, you're underestimating this person. He will desperately try to prove himself, so he will strive even harder. He would put in even more effort than those celebrities who had just debuted. Elder Sister, didn't you want to shoot your most popular game as a TV series? I think you can engage a new celebrity. However, you have to make him dismiss all the ideas he has for Yun Mengshi."
Yun Bixue sighed, "If he still likes Yun Mengshi, he must be really foolish. Nonetheless, it shows that his character is honorable."
Yun Bilu shook her head. "Elder Sister, isn't this person's father an ex-soldier? I heard that his father's personality was too straightforward, and his leg got broken later on while he was saving someone. A child brought up by someone like that shouldn't go astray. Also, you can't blame him. Looking at the information here, Yun Mengshi had been constantly flirting with him and leading him on. She wanted to take complete advantage of him during the right occasion."
"Alright, I will leave this matter to you!" Yun Bixue also wanted to train her younger sister.
After Liu Teng purchased a train ticket, he sat down to wait for the train to arrive. A man in a suit approached and persuaded him to walk to a limousine.
Yun Bilu was wearing a pair of sunglasses, and she began speaking to this person.
It was unclear what they were discussing. In the end, Liu Teng nodded his head in agreement. He was then arranged to join the Film and Television department under the Snow Cloud Group.
Yun Bixue assigned someone to monitor him for two days. She found out that Liu Teng could take a beating. He was honest and rather humble. She really felt that her younger sister truly had a sharp mind for running a business. Since she was young, Yun Bilu had always been a good judge of a person's character.
When Yun Bixue was a child, she couldn't discern that Yun Mengshi was a hypocrite. On the other hand, Yun Bilu could tell at one glance that Yun Mengshi wasn't a kind person.
Afterwards, Yun Bixue personally met Liu Teng. "Are you really willing to join the entertainment industry? Your father was a soldier. He might not agree to this."
"Miss Yun, I will convince my father. I want to be successful in life. I want to work hard and earn money."
Yun Bixue contemplated for a moment before answering him, "In the past, you had opportunities to earn money too." There were also married women who wished to keep Liu Teng as their boy toy.
"I come from a family of soldiers. Since I was a child, my father had taught me to work hard and earn money on my own abilities. I must not engage in any crooked and dishonest endeavors." With these principles, he had constantly insisted on staying true to himself.
"In that case, if I were to request the screenshots of Yun Mengshi's messages to you, would you be unhappy?"
"Miss Yun, rest assured that I no longer have any feelings for Yun Mengshi. I didn't understand relationships. I thought that she didn't despise my family, and was willing to be together with me. I was very touched. I only discovered later on that she simply looked down on me. I have my own limits, and I cannot think of harming others. I can only blame myself for being foolish and naive. If I have a chance, I want to prove myself to others. For my parents' sake, I want to make them feel respected by others!"
Yun Bixue knew that the top stars of this era would still be immensely supported and loved by the masses.
Yun Bixue suddenly laughed, "Okay. My company is very fair. I will offer you a starting point. The sizes of your stages will depend on how hard you work."
Liu Teng had no idea that he had met his benefactor during his time of despair. This was also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to allow him to become a top star. No matter how much time had passed, he had never forgotten about his benefactor.
Yun Mengshi prepared for several days, and dressed up to appear weak and helpless. She then walked pitifully towards the villa where the young master of the Qin family is staying. She had to seduce Young Master QinQin Huailingher stepping stone, no matter what it takes!
Later that night, Qin Huailing was reviewing some documents in his study room. His gatekeeper came in and reported that a lady had requested to meet him. A hint of disgust flashed across Qin Huailing's eyes, and he instantly rejected the request.
However, hearing that it was Yun Mengshi, his gaze changed. His eyes arched into a taunting curve as he said, "Let her in!"