CHAPTER 142: 141: PERSUASION (5TH UPDATE) - SUPPLEMENT TO YESTERDAY’S UPDATE

When Ye Ling finished eating noodles and stayed at the guesthouse, she didn’t think about when her father would return. What kept troubling her now was the issue of making money. The money her grandmother left was just over a hundred and forty yuan, among which more than forty was earned from a business venture she did with her grandmother. Now, she had to go back to school, and she had spent some during this period. It’s impossible for her to rely on this amount of money to finish her education. Back at home, with her father there, they wouldn’t deny her money, but every time the lack of money caused unrest in the house and her mother’s scoldings were something Ye Ling didn’t want to see.

Since it had come to this point, she had to rely on herself instead of being ordered around in the future and being scolded by her mother as ungrateful. In order to shut her mother up in the future, Ye Ling also thought it was best to rely on herself when it came to attending school.

But she had to study; where could she earn money? Now there weren’t many places hiring, and just as she was worrying, she heard someone knocking on the door outside. Thinking it was her father who had come back, she opened the door to see Shen Bin. Her expression darkened, but she didn’t greet the person coldly upon seeing him, just politely called, "Uncle Shen."

Then she asked, "Uncle Shen, is there something you need?"

She didn’t step aside to let him in.

This was the second time Shen Bin was called uncle by her, and he got used to it. He took the money out of his pocket, "This is the money your dad gave you. He asked me to bring it over. He’s leaving tomorrow, so if he doesn’t come himself, take this to pay your tuition and go register at the school. If you need anything, send a message to him at the company."

Ye Ling didn’t take the money. She looked up at Shen Bin, "This is the money my dad borrowed, isn’t it? Borrowed from you?"

Having been with her dad for the past few days, how could she not know how much he had on hand? Given the family’s situation, it was impossible to come up with fifty yuan, so the money must have been borrowed, most likely from the person in front of her.

Shen Bin nodded, "Studying is important, you’re still a child, other things aren’t as significant."

Although he didn’t say it directly, Ye Ling knew she’d guessed it right when she heard this.

"Uncle Shen, take the money back. My grandma left me some money when she passed, enough for school expenses. If it’s not enough, I’ll ask my dad. I know your offer to lend my family money is well-intentioned, but if it creates debt at home because of my schooling, I wouldn’t feel at ease. If I have no money, I could rightfully accept it, but since I still have some money in my hands now, accepting this would make me feel uneasy. So, Uncle Shen, take the money back. Tell my dad not to worry, that when I run out, I’ll let him know." Ye Ling spoke quickly, but her words were clear, and she believed Shen Bin understood.

Shen Bin did understand, but he still furrowed his thick brows, "Ye Ling, since the first time I saw you, I could tell you are a strong-willed child. Unlike your sister, you’re very independent. By your nature, you wouldn’t fight with your sister for anything, but I don’t agree with how you’re acting now. You’re still a child, and while it’s one thing to be at odds with the family, you shouldn’t refuse your family’s care for you. Your grandmother’s money is her intention, and though this money is borrowed by your dad, it represents his intention too. There’s no grudge overnight among family, right? I know you’re sensible, a child who understands things. Since you call me uncle, I want to tell you this: do you know, when you ran away from home, everyone in the compound spent a night looking for you? Even the company knew. Since you care about your dad now by refusing money, did you consider what impact running away had on him? It’s promotion time at work; your dad could either move up or be reassigned. Think about whether he would be better off staying at the company or moving down to a quieter role?"

Geez, you really take yourself seriously when called uncle, don’t you?

Ye Ling glared and sneered coldly, "Thanks for your concern, Uncle Shen. However, this is a family matter, you as an outsider wouldn’t know the ins and outs, best to stay out of it. I’m not worthy of your praise; I look out only for myself, never considering others."

"Maybe you don’t like what I said, but it’s because I see that you’re a strong child that I spoke to you this way." With a cold face, Shen Bin put the money away, "It’s not me you are refusing, but your father’s intention. Since that’s so, I will deliver the message to your dad tomorrow."

Before leaving, Shen Bin couldn’t help but give one last piece of advice, "If you want the least impact on your dad, it’s best you go back to the compound."

With that, he left with big strides.

Ye Ling wished she could curse out loud, ’Meddling bystander,’ but then she remembered how unpredictable Shen Bin’s temper was, unsure what would happen if she did curse. So, she held back her words, sulking alone on the bed once inside the room.

If not for her father, she would have done what she wanted a long time ago. Now, being lectured by Shen Bin, was it the same in the eyes of outsiders too?

Return to the compound? In his dreams.

That day, to save money, Ye Ling didn’t eat dinner, and that night she dreamed about marrying Shen Bin. On the day they got their marriage certificate, they just ate ramen and went back to the company-assigned house. She kicked Shen Bin into another room as soon as they entered. From marriage to divorce, they never even held hands, let alone shared a bed.

Awakening from the dream, Ye Ling wiped her forehead, realizing she was covered in sweat. She found she’d been wrapped tightly in a thick quilt, no wonder she was sweating. Fortunately, nothing happened between her and Shen Bin in her past life, she thought, given what he said yesterday, her old self wouldn’t have allowed it, which soothed her anger.

The sun outside was already bright. When her father didn’t come at this time, Ye Ling guessed he had gone directly. She wasn’t disappointed or surprised; she’d dismissed these feelings from the moment she was reborn. With three days left until school started, she thought about how the dorm students could register already, so she packed her things, checked out of the guesthouse, and went to school. Passing by a street vendor, she bought a steamed bun to eat on the way.

Looking at the big trees along the street, she didn’t expect the year to pass so quickly, it was nearly autumn in the blink of an eye.

Upon arriving at school, the gate was already open. At the entrance, two tables were set up, with a large sign reading "New Student Registration." Ye Ling walked over. (To be continued. If you like this work, please give a recommendation vote, monthly vote, on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)