In the days that followed, Ye Linchen never saw Zhao Yutong in the dormitory again.
The bed was empty, but the belongings were still there, gradually covered with a thin layer of dust because no one had touched them.
Li Hongying was still worried, so she went to check on Zhao Yutong's classes a few times and then reported back to everyone.
"He was in class, sitting in the corner of the last row. He didn't look like anything was wrong; I guess he went home."
Since Zhao Yutong was alright, Ye Linchen stopped thinking about her.
In addition to preparing for her own final exams, she also tutors two high school seniors to help them with their final push before the college entrance exams.
Fortunately, Ye Linchen studies very hard and never falls behind in his studies, no matter how busy he is.
After she successfully finished her last exam and returned to her rented room, just as she was about to rest, there was a knock on the door.
Ye Linchen went over and opened the door. Standing outside were her twin brothers, Ye Linnan and Ye Linbei.
"Sister!" they both exclaimed in unison.
"What brings you here?" Ye Linchen ushered the two into the house.
As soon as he entered the room, Ye Linbei took out a still-steaming popsicle from his bag and handed it over like a treasure.
"Sis, here you go. We bought it downstairs. It's delicious."
"Thanks."
Ye Linchen smiled as he took the popsicle and ate it. He then poured water for his two younger brothers and told them to sit down and rest.
Ye Linnan took a sip of water, lowered his voice, and said mysteriously, "Sis, I have something to tell you. Meng Xuejun... who is Meng Zihan's father, is going to be sentenced!"
Ye Linchen looked up at him, waiting for him to continue.
Ye Linbei quickly spoke up for her brother, saying, "The police came to our house a couple of days ago. From what I heard, it seems that he cheated people out of a lot of money when he was doing business with them. He'll definitely be sentenced, but we don't know exactly how many years he'll get."
“Not only that,” Ye Linnan interrupted, her face beaming. “The police also questioned my aunt a lot about my aunt, his wife who ran away many years ago. I overheard a bit, and the police seemed to suspect that my aunt didn’t just run away on her own, but disappeared, and that it was related to Meng Xuejun! If this is proven true, Meng Xuejun won’t just be going to jail!”
As he spoke, he gestured with his hand across his neck.
Ye Linchen listened without any emotion, and simply took a bite of his popsicle.
It's sweet and delicious.
For Ye Linchen, the Meng family was rotten to the core.
She wasn't surprised at all that Meng Xuejun, a man who would do anything for money, was involved in a murder case.
No wonder Meng Xueyun has been so quiet lately. She must be overwhelmed with her younger brother's troubles and has no time to bother me.
She had initially worried that her two younger brothers had come at Meng Xueyun's behest to persuade her to return home.
But seeing them indignantly recounting Meng Xuejun's misdeeds while remaining completely silent about the Ye family's affairs, Ye Linchen knew that they were on his side.
"Let's not talk about such unpleasant things." Ye Linchen finished his popsicle. "How's your studying going lately? Any difficult problems?"
The brothers' expressions immediately turned serious when the topic of studying came up.
They took out a thick stack of papers from their bags, covered with red crosses and notes.
"Sis, perfect timing! We don't know how to do these questions, can you help us?"
Ye Linchen took the test paper and explained it to them one question at a time.
Both younger brothers are intelligent and have a good foundation. They can understand many difficult problems immediately and even apply what they've learned to other situations.
Ye Linchen felt increasingly gratified as he spoke.
She knew that as long as they performed consistently, admission to the top universities in the country would be a sure thing.
After tutoring, the atmosphere relaxed.
Ye Linnan leaned back in her chair, looking on with longing, and said, "Sister, Xiao Bei and I have already inquired about it. The university we want to apply to requires a physical examination for admission, and the requirements are very strict."
"But it's okay, we've been getting up at five every morning recently and running ten laps around the track, and doing push-ups every day too! We're trying to pass on the first try!"
“Yes! We’ll be in the same school then, so we can look out for each other.” Ye Linbei nodded vigorously from the side.
Seeing their energetic appearance, Ye Linchen smiled and encouraged them, "Keep it up! You'll definitely be fine."
Just then, there was another knock on the door.
Who is it?
Ye Linchen was a little puzzled. Who else would come looking for her at this time?
She got up to open the door, and as soon as she opened it, a tall and imposing figure stood outside.
A familiar aura wafted over, and there it was—Gu Jingran.
He seemed to have just returned from out of town, wearing a white short-sleeved shirt and carrying a briefcase. His travel-worn appearance did not diminish his refined and elegant air.
"Why are you here? Didn't you say you'd be back tomorrow?" Ye Linchen asked in surprise.
“I finished the business ahead of schedule,” Gu Jingran’s gaze softened, and he waved his phone in his hand. “I sent you a message, but you didn’t reply. I was worried, so I came over to check.”
As he spoke, his gaze passed over Ye Linchen and landed on the two boys inside the room.
Ye Linnan and Ye Linbei were also staring at him with wide eyes, curiously looking him over.
For a moment, the air in the room seemed to freeze.
Gu Jingran was slightly taken aback, but quickly recovered and smiled warmly, nodding to them: "Hello."
Ye Linnan and Ye Linbei exchanged a glance, both seeing the answer in each other's eyes.
They had already heard that their sister had found a boyfriend who treated her very well and helped her a lot.
Although they were a little reluctant to see their older sister "taken away" by another man, they would accept it as long as that man treated her well.
Now that I've seen him in person, wow, he's really tall and has a really imposing presence. His aura of authority is so commanding; he's definitely not an ordinary person.
Well, he's barely a match for their sister.
Ye Linbei's mind works the fastest.
He immediately stood up, flashed a bright smile, and called out in a clear voice, "Hello, brother-in-law!"
Ye Linnan stood up as well, and although a little embarrassed, he also called out softly, "Brother-in-law."
That "brother-in-law" was like a piece of candy, instantly melting in Gu Jingran's heart.
He smiled and asked the two of them, "You must be Lin Nan and Lin Bei? I often hear your sister mention you."
"Brother-in-law, you'd better treat my sister well, or my brother and I won't stand for it!" Ye Linnan said, half-jokingly and half-seriously, tilting his head back.
"Definitely." Gu Jingran nodded solemnly, then suggested, "Come on, it's almost lunchtime. Your brother-in-law will take you out for a nice meal to cheer you both up."
The twins exchanged a glance and shook their heads in unison.
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