CHAPTER 495: 476: ALL HERE (4TH UPDATE)

While Ye Qian was anxious over there, Shen Bin also called Liu Zhiyuan. He didn’t try to persuade him but instead asked if Liu Zhiyuan was really determined to resign. After confirming, he said nothing more, just hung up, which was entirely different from what Ye Qian had hoped for.

Meanwhile, Zhao Guodong’s girlfriend came by, who was from the same company and a big city. This caused quite a stir in the compound. Previously, they thought the Zhao family’s boy was the least promising, but now, look at him—he got into university and a good job and even found a girlfriend from a big city with quite a background. How could that not make others envious?

When asked, Zhao Guodong would merely grin foolishly or shyly avoid the topic, turning red, which led to much teasing from Wang Ping and Zhang Linong. In contrast, a shadow loomed over the Liu Family. Seeing others doing increasingly well while her own family struggled, Wu Mengyi couldn’t help but get anxious.

Unconsciously, she thought of the saying, "For thirty years, the East River; thirty years, the West River," indeed, fortunes do change, and even the Zhao Family could rise.

Just after the Dragon Rising on the second day of the second month, Yang Hui and Sui Gang took up their new posts. On their first day, they reported to work; on the second, they settled in; and on the third, they were brought to Ye Ling’s place by Zhao Guodong and the others. Her in-laws were at work, her mother-in-law played cards daily, leaving only Ye Ling at home. With a large house and an aunt who cooked delicious meals, they brought groceries when they visited, earning an amused comment from the aunt about how polite these kids were as she headed to the kitchen.

"You guys sure aren’t shy about it," Ye Ling called them to sit in the living room, remarked at Zhao Guodong, and turned to Yang Hui and the others, "When do you plan to have the wedding?"

"There’s no rush for that," Yang Hui said warmly, just as he did during school, "You didn’t make it to our wedding, so here’s our gift."

Yang Hui pulled out a big, fluffy teddy bear, "It’s also a gift for your child."

This meant they were together with Sui Gang.

Was this to show everyone their close relationship?

Ye Ling thought Yang Hui’s gesture was a bit extra but didn’t point it out, "Thank you, I’ll accept it."

During the final year of university, her relationship with Yang Hui had been distant, so Ye Ling didn’t say much. It was enough to maintain appearances, thinking they wouldn’t stay in touch after graduating. Who would have thought Sui Gang got transferred here? Since Sui Gang got along well with Zhao Guodong and was with Yang Hui, naturally they couldn’t avoid contact.

"By the way, I heard you were looking for me?" Ye Ling asked Yang Hui while peeling an orange.

Her words startled the group, and except for those who knew the story, Liu Nan asked, "What happened?"

"Oh, it was when Yang Hui tried to find me through Wang Ping." Ye Ling chuckled, cutting in before Yang Hui could respond.

Her explanation immediately made everyone feel something was off. Given that Ye Ling married into the Li Family, knowing their number shouldn’t require asking around, especially not through Wang Ping. It seemed peculiar, and Liu Nan, who generally didn’t like Yang Hui, found it understandable given the situation.

But Sui Gang raised an eyebrow, "Oh, really?"

He didn’t ask Yang Hui what the call was about, yet his casual question showed he wasn’t naive.

Yang Hui smiled awkwardly, "I was just being silly back then, remembered Wang Ping’s number, and forgot to ask for yours, so I asked Wang Ping about you."

Who would believe such a reason? Even the simplest-minded Wang Ping and Zhao Guodong in the room weren’t buying it.

But nobody called Yang Hui out on it. Instead, Ye Ling asked Sui Gang why he transferred here, "Why did you come here? Weren’t you supposed to be over there?"

That’s the kind of place everyone wanted to go to. Who wouldn’t love it there?

Sui Gang didn’t mind, "What fun is there alone? Since you are all here, I thought I’d transfer too. It’s the same wherever I am."

Ye Ling twitched her lips, thinking this young master sure seemed to prioritize having fun.

Nobody was sure how the conversation shifted to Shen Bin, but Zhao Guodong recalled something, "Oh, did you know Gao Tian transferred back with your Shen too?"

Ye Ling, who was whispering with Liu Nan, looked up, "Transferred back together?"

If she remembered correctly, Gao Tian went even later than they did. How did she transfer back already? This isn’t an ordinary workplace; it’s the military.

Zhao Guodong shrugged nonchalantly, "I don’t know. I just heard she transferred back, and it was Song Mei who told me."

Liu Nan chuckled and took over the conversation, "Is that the Song Mei who has a crush on you? When did you talk? How come I didn’t know?"

Ye Ling was surprised.

Zhao Guodong was astonished, "How did you know she had a crush on me?"

Liu Nan proudly raised her chin, "There’s nothing about you that I don’t know."

Seeing Zhao Guodong glance at Ye Ling, Liu Nan immediately added, "Ye Ling stays home all day. How would she know? It wasn’t her who told me."

Zhao Guodong then turned to Wang Ping, "Is your comic book interesting?"

It was no surprise why Liu Nan brought comic books for Wang Ping, who had gone to pick up someone from the station, leading to much smirking from Ye Ling and Zhang Linong, though Zhang Linong just smiled wryly, aware of the situation but choosing to keep out of it.

Later, it wasn’t surprising when Wang Ping got a good talking-to by Zhao Guodong, coming back with a bruised eye. Everyone understood the boundaries and didn’t intervene, although Liu Nan was glaring at Zhao Guodong, who simply ignored her.

After the aunt prepared the meal, Ye Ling invited everyone to the table, and drinks were inevitable. Besides Ye Ling, Liu Nan and Yang Hui had some. After the meal, everyone dispersed, leaving Liu Nan upset and staying over at Ye Ling’s place.

"You know, Yang Hui’s quite interesting. Even when we’re so far apart, she still checks in to see how you’re doing. We’ve been together for four years, is this kind of comparison really interesting?" Liu Nan wasn’t naïve, "Did you see how she interacts with Sui Gang? I think there’s more to it. Let’s wait and see; you can’t keep things under wraps forever."

"Yes, yes, I think Zhao Guodong’s anger won’t dissipate anytime soon." It’s inevitable to be upset when betrayed by one’s brother.

Moreover, being monitored is unsettling for anyone, isn’t it?

At this point, Liu Nan felt guilty, "Aren’t I infiltrating the enemy camp? That’s the only way to get a grip on things. It’s not easy for me, is it?"

A girl chasing a guy, how many girls have their skin as thick as hers?