CHAPTER 474: CHAPTER 285: TAKEN "HOSTAGE

Huarui’s family hadn’t arrived yet when Luo Ye and the others took their leave. They had to gather at six sharp; if they were late, wouldn’t Hang Menglin kill them?

Luo Ye really wanted to ask Liang Huarui if Hang Menglin had been involved in this matter, but seeing her state of mind, he figured it would be a wasted question and decided to leave it for later.

After the car arrived at the hospital, Luo Ye and Xing Nong took Little Mi back to her room. Seeing her tightly clutching the small bag full of sour dates, Xing Nong joked, "Little Mi, can you share half of your sour dates with Sister?"

Little Mi looked torn between the small bag in her hands and Xing Nong, "I can, but I remember Sister Xing Nong picked a lot too, are they not enough?"

"Sister Xing Nong’s dates are to be shared with classmates, of course, they’re not enough."

Little Mi took on a little adults’ expression and sighed, "Alright then, where should I put them for you?"

"Silly girl, Sister Xing Nong is just teasing you," Luo Ye patted her head, "In the future, do you still want to play with the brothers and sisters?"

"Yes." The delight was evident in Xing Nong’s dark eyes as she stared at Luo Ye, "Sister Ye’er, I especially like playing with the brothers and sisters."

"Humph," Xing Nong huffed, "Little thing, only Sister Ye’er is in your eyes. Let me tell you, if Sister Xing Nong doesn’t agree, Sister Ye’er wouldn’t dare to take you out."

"Sister Xing Nong..." Little Mi stretched her words with a sweet, cajoling tone.

"A little sweeter..."

"..."

During their light-hearted banter, they reached Xiang Mingliang’s room, and with a delighted shout, Little Mi pushed open the door, "Daddy, Mommy, we’re back!" Seeing the person next to her mother, her little body straightened up, and she politely greeted, "Hello, Aunt Hang!"

Xing Nong, who was about to enter the door, quickly stepped back and pulled Luo Ye aside, lowering her voice, "What should we do, the female Yama is in there?"

"We still have to go in. We can’t just leave Little Mi by herself or sneak away without making a noise, right? We haven’t done anything wrong, what’s there to be afraid of?" Luo Ye said and turned around to enter, but Xing Nong grabbed her, "Are you sure you want to go in?"

"What do you think?" Luo Ye gave her a look, "Just say hello and keep on walking, we won’t stay long."

"Okay," Xing Nong took a deep breath and let go of Luo Ye, "We’ll have to see her every day from now on, you can’t hide from what’s inevitable forever, let’s go!"

Luo Ye shook her head silently, Why did this feel like walking to the guillotine? As they entered, they caught Little Mi excitedly showing off her bag of dates to Hang Menglin, "Sister’s big garden is so much fun, so beautiful, and I picked so many dates, Aunt, you should try some."

"Luo Ye, Yan Xingnong, thanks to you guys, this child has been like a bird trapped in a cage lately, I really thank you for today," Xiang Mingliang was the first to see the two enter and smiled in appreciation.

"Yes, we truly appreciate it," Liu Li quickly agreed.

"Captain Xiang and sister-in-law are too polite, Little Mi is very sensible, and we had a great time with her," Luo Ye said and grabbed Xing Nong to salute together, "Hello, Instructor Hang."

Instructor Hang returned the salute, silent.

Luo Ye turned to Xiang Mingliang and his wife, "Captain, sister-in-law, we need to return to the school, wishing the captain a speedy recovery!"

Xing Nong added, "Wishing the captain a speedy recovery."

"Alright, I won’t keep you, safe travels," Xiang Mingliang waved them off.

"Thank you so much for today," Liu Li repeated.

"Goodbye, Captain Xiang and sister-in-law! Goodbye, Instructor Hang!"

As the two hurried out the door, Little Mi chased after them calling out, "Goodbye, Sister Ye’er, goodbye, Sister Xing Nong!"

"Goodbye! Goodbye!" They turned back to wave their hands, quickening their pace to leave. Xing Nong patted her chest, "Who knows who the new captain will be. If they’re as kind-hearted as Captain Xiang, Hang Menglin is sure to be the one calling the shots."

"As long as we don’t make mistakes, there’s nothing to fear," Luo Ye patted her, catching a glimpse of Hang Menglin rushing over out of the corner of her eye, "Quickly, she’s catching up!" She picked up the pace.

"Oh my god," Xing Nong lamented, wishing she had wings.

"Luo Ye, Yan Xingnong!" Hang Menglin called out.

The two exchanged looks with bitter faces, stopped, and turned back, "Instructor Hang, do you have any orders for us?"

Hang Menglin caught up with them, glanced at the time, "How did you two get here?"

"We came by bus," Xing Nong answered quickly.

"Nonsense, don’t I know you came by bus?" Instructor Hang frowned, "What I mean is, did anyone give you a lift?"

"Yes." Luo Ye quickly responded, her mind racing, could it be that Hang Menglin had suddenly become understanding and planned to give them a lift back to school? Could it be?

Before Luo Ye had more time to ponder, Hang Menglin spoke, "That’s good to hear. Yan Xingnong, head back to your car. Luo Ye, you’ll ride with me."