What happened next is predictable.

Mu Jingsheng thought the child was a boy and searched for a boy for nineteen years, but it turned out that Ye Yun was a girl, and she honestly lived a hard life in the mountain valley for nineteen years.

All I can say is that fate has played a cruel trick on us.

The truth has come to light.

Ye Yun also picked out the fish meat in her hand and gently placed it into Ye Xia's bowl.

By this time, Ye Xia's bowl was piled high with tender fish meat that Ye Yun had carefully removed the bones from. Her expression remained calm, but her slightly trembling fingertips betrayed her true emotions.

So that's how it is.

The truth back then... is like this.

“Xiaoyun, I’m sorry, Dad should have gone to Yejiagou to find you sooner…” Mu Jingsheng’s eyes reddened, his tearful eyes filled with guilt as he gazed deeply at her.

Ye Yun opened her mouth.

After a few seconds of pause, she finally let out a soft sigh of relief.

"This is not your fault."

She smiled slightly and did not blame Mu Jingsheng for the mistake.

As he said, all his actions were passive and he was deceived. She had no right to blame Mu Jingsheng anymore; she could only say that fate played a cruel trick on him.

Mu Jingsheng shook his head. "No, if only I hadn't gone back..."

He cannot forgive himself.

If he hadn't accepted the transfer and had instead stayed in the mountains to spend his life with Ye Xia, none of what happened later would have occurred.

In his time, many educated youth gave up the opportunity to return home and stayed behind.

It was his fault; he was attached to city life and wanted to go back, which led to the irreversible situation that followed.

Ye Yun didn't say anything more.

She remained completely calm and unmoved by Mu Jingsheng's apology.

After learning the truth of what happened back then, her feelings underwent an indescribable change. The resentment had not yet dissipated, but she didn't know who to blame.

It seems like no one is at fault in this matter.

Ye Yun was in a daze when Qin Zheng jumped over from the neighboring courtyard with Gu Jin.

"Honey, we're here."

"Ye Yun, I'm here for your family dinner. Are you welcome?" Gu Jin greeted her with a smile and a nonchalant gesture.

It's obvious that Qin Zheng has coaxed her into submission.

Tian Xiaohui lay on the table, her chin resting on her hands, and frowned as she looked at Gu Jin, who was following behind Qin Zheng.

Hmm, something seems off the more I look at it.

It's full of bromance.

Qin Zheng led Gu Jin to a seat, only to find that the atmosphere at the table was a bit off. Then he saw Mu Jingsheng and Ye Xia with red eyes.

He quickly looked at Ye Yun and noticed a hint of confusion in her expression.

"young married woman?"

Qin Zheng called out nervously, his large hand tightly gripping Ye Yun's small hand under the table, his eyes looking at her with tenderness and determination.

He wasn't stupid; he naturally knew that something had happened while she was away.

He looked at Tian Xiaohui.

Tian Xiaohui immediately shook her head, saying, "Don't ask her, she doesn't know anything!"

Qin Zheng: "..."

Useless stuff.

"Seriously, isn't this supposed to be a family dinner? Why does the atmosphere feel as heavy as a funeral?" Gu Jin frowned, naturally picked up her bowl and chopsticks, and started shoveling rice into her mouth, saying, "Eat, eat, eat! I was starving just now, but I didn't dare come over to freeload! Eat up!"

"Yes! Let's eat!"

Tian Xiaohui also started eating.

He smacked his chopsticks and bowls loudly, which livened up the atmosphere.

Mu Jingsheng wiped away his tears and said apologetically, "Let's eat, let's eat. I shouldn't have brought this up at this time! Xiaoyun, eat more meat!"

As he spoke, he picked up a piece of pork and cabbage and put it into Ye Yun's bowl.

Qin Zheng arrived early and ordered almost all meat dishes. Of course, this was also because he was not an ordinary worker, so his lunchbox contained more meat dishes than the average person.

This time, Ye Yun didn't remove the vegetables.

Although, she didn't eat it either.

But Mu Jingsheng felt that was enough.

As long as Ye Yun doesn't embarrass him in front of him, it's a great joy for him!

*Thud*, both chopsticks simultaneously picked up a piece of meat.

You fight and you snatch.

Tian Xiaohui was furious. She frowned and glared at Gu Jin. "Can't you be reasonable? I saw it first, and you just took a piece of my meat!"

Gu Jin wouldn't let it go, and said coolly, "Who stole your meat? Don't you know what it means to be modest?"

Why should I let you have it?

"Just because you're fat! Look how strong you are, and you're still eating! What woman is like you? You're as big as a calf!"

"You! Say that again!"

"You're strong, you're strong, you're strong."

"You, you..."

Tian Xiaohui's chest heaved with anger, her eyes glaring at Gu Jin like copper bells. Suddenly, she threw down her chopsticks, stood up, and pounced on Gu Jin.

Gu Jin's eyes widened in fright.

By the time he tried to dodge, it was too late. He quickly raised his hand to shield himself, but Tian Xiaohui's claws slashed at his face—

"ah!!"

A shrill scream rang out, and three red marks appeared on Gu Jin's face unexpectedly!

Qin Zheng: "..."

Ye Yun: "..."

Before they had even finished their meal, Qin Zheng rode his old bicycle to buy Gu Jin some face cream.

That night.

The courtyard was lit up. Gu Jin looked in the mirror, applying white ointment to her face with a resentful expression.

"hiss……"

With each rub, the pain made him gasp involuntarily.

Three red marks were starkly visible across his face, with traces of blood. The ointment stung intensely the moment it was applied, demonstrating just how ruthless Tian Xiaohui had been!

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