CHAPTER 199: 198: VISITING (FIRST ADDITIONAL UPDATE FOR HONGYE)

Ye Qian also knew she shouldn’t have acted that way, but after having dinner, she couldn’t help but went to the Zhao Family. Ever since Ye Ling started school six months ago, she had been buying buns at the school cafeteria and hardly ate any dishes. Today at the Zhao Family, Grandma Zhao made four dishes; eggplant, scrambled eggs, braised pork, and a fish. For Ye Ling, it was akin to celebrating the New Year.

With plain white rice and hot dishes, Ye Ling, although hadn’t eaten dishes for a long time, still ate slowly. And because she had been eating less, even no matter how delicious the meal was, she only ate half a bowl of rice and was full.

But Mrs. Zhao still kept adding food to her bowl, "Look at how thin you are, eat more, you need to finish this bowl of rice."

"Grandma Zhao, please don’t add more, I really can’t eat anymore." Ye Ling laughed as she moved some food from her bowl to Zhao Guodong’s bowl, "I see you’re at the age to grow, eat more."

Zhao Guodong didn’t hold back, shoveling food into his mouth, Mrs. Zhao looked at her grandson this way and laughed. Today, Zhang Linong and Wang Hua didn’t come for dinner, they went home first, saying they’d come to tutor at night.

The three were eating when Ye Qian arrived. Since the weather was warm, the door wasn’t closed, Ye Qian knocked on the door and walked in directly, with a sweet smile on her face, "Sister."

She greeted Mrs. Zhao, calling her grandma. Her sweet voice and smile made people happy at sight. Grandma Zhao, being old, usually had only herself at home when her grandson was at school. Now with more people at home, naturally, she was delighted.

"Ye Qian, have you eaten? If not, come and eat some more."

"Grandma Zhao, I’ve eaten. I heard my sister was back, and my mom told me to come and see her." Ye Qian said politely, cautiously glancing at Ye Ling.

Ye Ling didn’t spare her any face, "That’s interesting, if she really cared, she’d invite me home to eat, why only send you to look? Can just looking fill me up? Little sister should go back and tell mom I’m fine, no need for her to worry and hurt her body worrying, otherwise I’d be blamed again."

Zhao Guodong hummed along.

In the compound, everyone knows about Bai Xue’s issues with her daughter. Although Mrs. Zhao is old and a senior, she’s still an outsider and can’t say much, only changing the topic, "Come on, Lingzi, have more food."

"Don’t worry Grandma Zhao, I haven’t eaten any dishes for half a year at school, only a bun a day. Today at your house, I won’t be polite. Now I can’t do anything for you, but in the future when I earn money, I’ll repay you, elderly." Ye Ling joked half-heartedly.

Ye Qian sat as if on pins and needles, knowing she wouldn’t get anything good from Ye Ling, yet seeing Ye Ling live free made her uneasy, always wanting to try again. Surely, she ended up embarrassing herself.

Mrs. Zhao smiled so much her eyes were squinted shut, "Alright, grandma will wait for your repay."

Feeling she’d neglected Ye Qian, she turned and said, "Ye Qian, you’re taking the high school entrance exam soon, right? How’s the review going?"

Mrs. Zhao meant well, not wanting to neglect Ye Qian, but didn’t realize asking the question would make Ye Qian even more embarrassed.

Ye Qian knew Ye Ling was side-eyeing her, feeling blocked inside, but smiled sweetly, "My studies aren’t good, unlike sister who can be the city’s top scorer, I just hope to pass the entrance exam."

Ye Ling knew this was true.

But people who didn’t know the situation would think Ye Qian was being modest, actually would think Ye Qian is kind and considerate, Ye Ling almost couldn’t help but sneer. Ye Qian truly was remarkable, no matter when, she’d always manage a good reputation in front of outsiders.

Mrs. Zhao nodded, "Good child, not spoiled, not impetuous, you will be successful like your sister in the future."

Ye Qian was compared to Ye Ling, her smile froze a bit, but soon she smiled bashfully, "That’s what I’ve been thinking too, I’m afraid I’m not as capable as sister, even studying all day still feels it won’t change."

Mrs. Zhao laughed, "You’re just being modest, among the kids in the compound, if you talk about it, you’re the most excellent, and can dance, ask around who doesn’t praise you, no need to worry, you’ll definitely pass the entrance exam."

Ye Qian seemed to be embarrassed from the praise, lowered her head, not responding.

Ye Ling squintingly smiled, "Yes, Grandma Zhao is right, Ye Qian will definitely pass the high school entrance exam."

No need to do anything, Ye Qian herself would make herself unable to hold her head up then. If she were smart, she could avoid Ye Ling, but this person purposely came in front and acted contrary, Ye Ling wasn’t obliged to accommodate her.

After restraining herself and finishing the meal with the Zhao Family, Ye Qian stood up, "Grandma Zhao, I’ll head back first."

"Stay a little longer." Grandma Zhao had no ulterior motives, understood if not for Ye Ling, Ye Qian wouldn’t come to her house.

"No need, still need to go back and study, besides sister and the others need to study, I won’t disturb them." Ye Qian smiled considerately.

Ye Ling helped Mrs. Zhao tidy the table, without looking at Ye Qian, Zhao Guodong stood up, "I’ll walk you out."

Though he didn’t like Aunt Bai, thought she was too partial, seeing Ye Qian so down, Zhao Guodong felt uncomfortable, seeing Ye Qian nod, both walked out, Ye Ling glanced at them from the kitchen, a faint smile not letting it affect her mood.

Outside, Ye Qian raised her head to look at Zhao Guodong, then lowered it, but stood in place without moving, Zhao Guodong couldn’t go back inside, also stopped.

After a moment, Ye Qian spoke softly, "Brother Guodong, my sister has a straightforward personality, without ulterior motives, if anything happens, please help her, don’t let her be wronged."

"I know this." Zhao Guodong looked at Ye Qian’s hopeful eyes, hesitated, "Ye Qian, you should persuade your mom too, both daughters, why such favoritism."

Ye Qian gave a bitter smile, "My mom and sister have similar personalities, it’s inevitable they clash together, but both are stubborn, neither willing to admit defeat. I’m stuck between them, been persuading mom ever since sister came back, sister too, it’s just unlucky neither side works."

Zhao Guodong saw her worried look, scratched his head, laughed kind-heartedly, "Have to trouble you, since it’s like this, forget it, pretend I didn’t say anything just now."

"Not at all, I know Brother Guodong is well-meaning, don’t worry, I’ll definitely persuade mom when I go home, as long as the two reconcile, it doesn’t matter if I find it difficult in between." (To be continued. If you liked this work, welcome to go to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please go to m.qidian.com to read.)