Meng Xueyun nodded.

Ye Linchen has grown up quite well. In a couple of years, if she finds a man with a good background, he might be able to help Ye Zhenghua out.

The more Meng Xueyun thought about it, the more she felt that Ye Linchen was still somewhat useful.

But I'm still a little worried.

Grandma Hu said that Ye Linchen was her enemy in her past life, and he came to collect a debt from her in this life. Would she really agree to that?

Thinking about it like that makes me feel irritable again.

Ye Linchen was unaware of her parents' thoughts. She carried the plastic bucket downstairs and headed towards the bathhouse.

The Ye family lived in the steel plant's cadre compound, where only workshop directors and above could live.

The Ye family lived in the innermost building, and to get to the bathhouse, they had to walk through a narrow path in the courtyard.

It was around dinnertime, and despite the light rain, there were still quite a few residents coming and going.

Ye Linchen deliberately walked in the rain without an umbrella, his face tilted back.

Her face was becoming increasingly red and swollen, and because of her fair skin, she was easily visible from a distance, inevitably attracting the attention of passing neighbors who stared at her curiously.

Ye Linchen didn't shy away; instead, she raised her face so everyone could see her more clearly.

When people see this unfamiliar child with five finger marks on her face, they will definitely guess who she is.

Tomorrow, Ye Xuyu will spread the word, and once the two are compared, rumors unfavorable to Meng Xueyun will immediately fly out.

At that point, it will be impossible for Meng Xueyun to maintain her image as a gentle and kind mother.

He had only taken a few steps when he heard a panting voice behind him: "Ye Linchen! Stop!"

It was Meng Zihan who caught up with them!