Chapter 26: Implication (I)

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  Ye Qinglan pretended to read a book, but her eyes darted to Ye Qingning's movements out of the corner of her eye, and she couldn't help but secretly smile.

  Ye Qingning is not inherently bad, but has been spoiled by everyone and has developed a proud and arrogant personality. When speaking, she doesn't care about others' feelings at all. No girl of the same age can tolerate such a temperament. As a result, the relationship between Ye Qingrou and Ye Qingning, this pair of sisters, can only be described as terrible.

  Actually, dealing with this arrogant little girl is very simple. No matter what she says or how ugly her face looks, just pretend you didn't see it and go up to her with a thick skin.

  Ye Qing's temper was still bad, after all, she was a proud and arrogant noblewoman, and would not do anything to drive people away. As time went by, they naturally became more familiar with each other, and gradually developed feelings for one another.

  She has plenty of patience and perseverance, dealing with Ye Qingning is simply effortless.

  Ye Qinglan casually found a topic to break the silence: "Yesterday I met Eighth Sister in the garden."

  "Oh? What did she say to you?"

  "It's strange to say, I just passed by, but she thought I was eavesdropping on her conversation and even scolded me!" Ye Qinglan looked innocent and slightly wronged.

  Rui Xue quietly lowered her head. The young lady from their own household pulled up a panic, not even blinking once. She was really worried that she wouldn't be able to hold back her expression and would reveal...

  Ye Qingning was apparently stunned and unconsciously leaned in closer, asking: "You really didn't hear anything?"

  Ye Qinglan thought for a moment and said uncertainly: "It's not that I haven't heard anything, it seems like I vaguely heard Ba Tang Jie mention someone..."

  "Who did she mention?" Ye Qingning blurted out.

  Ye Qinglan put on a thoughtful expression, furrowed her brow and thought for half a day: "It seems to be Zheng Shixiong. Right, Sixth Sister, this is your maternal uncle's cousin, right? Has Eighth Sister seen him before?"

  Ye Qingning snorted disdainfully: "At the beginning of this year, my cousin came over once, and I probably saw him from afar at that time." How dare she call herself his cousin, what kind of cousin is she?

  Ye Qinglan and Ye Qingning sat very close, so close that they could see the flash of displeasure in her eyes. Her mind racing, she said naturally: "By the way, I heard that Sixth Sister and Zheng Brother are childhood sweethearts and will be engaged soon..."

  Ye Qingning's face suddenly turned bright red with anger: "Who is spouting such nonsense?! If I find out who it is, I'll have their tongue cut out!"

  Although one's face may show displeasure, in reality, one is delighted.

  Ye Qinglan suppressed her smile and apologized repeatedly: "Sorry, sorry, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have believed those rumors. Sixth sister, please don't be angry, I promise not to gossip anymore."

  Ye Qingning's angry expression slightly subsided, and she replied with restraint: "This can't be entirely blamed on you. There are always some petty people who like to catch wind and grasp shadows, slandering in the back. I really didn't expect it would reach your ears." After a pause, she finally couldn't help but ask: "Who exactly told you?"

  Ye Qinglan used all her strength to hold back her laughter and replied seriously: "I don't remember either, that's what everyone says! So I dared to ask Sixth Sister... Ah, look at my mouth, why do I always say things that Sixth Sister doesn't want to hear? Let's not talk about this anymore."

  Then, deliberately changing the subject: "By the way, Sixth Sis, how's your piano practice going?"

  "It's passable." Ye Qinglan responded casually, but a hint of pride flashed in her eyes. However, after the conversation started, Ye Qingning's attitude was much more casual than before.

  Ye Qinglan suddenly let out a sigh of melancholy.

  "What's wrong?" Ye Qingning asked naturally.

  Ye Qinglan squeezed out a slightly bitter smile: "Nothing, just thinking that the birthday banquet is over and I have to go back, it's really hard to bear. If only... eh, forget it, don't mention it." With an expression of wanting to speak but stopping herself, finding it hard to express her feelings.

  Ye Qingning's curiosity was piqued, and she couldn't help but ask: "What's going on? Don't be vague and only tell me half the story!"

  Ye Qinglan hesitated for a moment, and finally said the truth in a low voice: "I'll tell you, Sixth Sister, don't laugh at me. After the birthday banquet is over, Father and Mother will return to Zhengzhou. But I don't want to go back with them, I want to stay in Beijing. I begged Father for a long time, but he didn't agree. He said it's because he's afraid that if I stay here alone, there won't be anyone to take care of me."

  Ye Qingning was taken aback: "You really want to stay and not leave?"

  Three houses all returned to Zhengzhou, leaving only her alone... It does sound a bit off, no wonder Third Uncle disagreed.

  Ye Qinglan nodded solemnly and then sighed, "Originally, I shouldn't have said these things, but we've been together for a short time, yet I feel like I hit it off with Liu Jie, so I'll just say it straight out." She paused, then continued in a low voice, "Mother treats me okay, but compared to Da Ge and Er Jie, there's always something lacking. In Zhengzhou, I'm just a lone person..."

  As he said this, his voice gradually lowered, and a hint of tears flashed in his eyes.

  Ye Qingning didn't have much of a deep relationship with her, but seeing her pitiful appearance, she suddenly felt a twinge of sympathy: "In that case, you can just stay here."

  Ye Qinglan's eyes were slightly red, and she choked back a sob as she said: "Sixth sister, is this really what you think?"

  It was just an offhand remark, why is she so worked up?

  But this feeling of being trusted wholeheartedly by someone doesn't seem so bad...

  Ye Qingning coughed slightly: "This was originally your home. If you want to stay, Third Uncle and Third Aunt won't disagree."

  "Sixth sister, thank you for comforting me." Ye Qinglan's eyes were shining with tears, her face filled with emotion.

  Ye Qingning suddenly felt a subtle feeling in her sincere and dependent gaze. The tenth sister in front of her was so weak and helpless, how could she just stand by and do nothing?

  "I don't know where the impulse came from, but Ye Qingning suddenly blurted out: 'Don't worry, I'll take better care of you from now on.'"

  As soon as the words left her mouth, Ye Qingning herself was startled.

  She clearly hated people who were crying and whining, and even more so, any kind of trouble. How could she suddenly say something like that just now?

  Zhi Xia and Rui Xue were also stunned, and they couldn't help but look at Ye Qinglan together.

  Ye Qinglan's head lifted with excitement, her face full of surprise and gratitude: "Really? Sixth sister, you're too good to me! I'll go back and tell Father right away, if he knows Sixth sister is willing to take care of me, he will definitely agree to let me stay."

  Ye Qingning was in an awkward situation and could only laugh and nod her head.