Once the redness and swelling on her face had subsided and the marks didn't look so scary anymore, Ye Linchen washed the towel, wrung it out, and hung it back on the towel rack.
After returning from school, she argued with Meng Xueyun and didn't have time to eat lunch.
I was too busy being angry to feel anything then, but now that I've calmed down, I'm just starving.
My stomach couldn't take it anymore and started rumbling in protest.
Ye Linchen walked out of the bathroom, took out the last twenty-odd yuan from his waistband, and prepared to go to the vegetable market to buy some things.
She wants to cook for herself, and there are still many things she hasn't bought yet.
We need to stock up on oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, rice, and other essentials, as well as buy some fresh vegetables.
Today, I'll buy these necessities, cook a hot meal, and celebrate my new life.
To get to the market, you don't need to go through the dormitory area gate. Just walk out through the alley between two bungalows, cross the small river, and walk a little further.
Ye Linchen walked out of the alley and heard someone calling her as she passed her neighbor's house.
"Young lady, is this your neighbor's place?"
Ye Linchen turned his head and saw a plump middle-aged woman sweeping the floor with a broom and dustpan in her hand.
"yes."
"What's your surname? My surname is Wang. We'll be neighbors from now on." Aunt Wang smiled warmly, looking very friendly.
"My surname is Ye," Ye Linchen said with a smile. "Hello, Aunt Wang."
Having an easy-going neighbor is a wonderful thing.
"What a beautiful and sensible young lady! I heard from Old Shen that you're renting this room alone to prepare for the college entrance exam. You must study hard and try your best to get into university. If you need any help in the future, just let me know," Aunt Wang said warmly.
"Okay, thank you Aunt Wang. I'm going to the market to buy some things," Ye Linchen replied with a smile.
"Go on, go on, eat more good food to replenish your body. Look how thin you've become. Sigh, just get through these few months. It's tough before it's sweet, you have to hang in there."
Aunt Wang had an understanding expression on her face.
"knew."
Ye Linchen walked quickly through the alley, crossed the stone bridge over the river, and soon arrived at the vegetable market.
As soon as he reached the entrance of the vegetable market, a rich aroma wafted over, and Ye Linchen couldn't help but swallow hard.
She looked and saw that the braised food shop at the entrance had just finished braising a pot of food.
The aroma tempted her stomach, making it growl even louder.
Ye Linchen walked over unconsciously and saw a sign hanging outside the store that read: "New store opening, 30% off everything."
She was tempted. Going back now to cook would definitely take too long, so she decided to buy some braised dishes to tide her over and then cook a proper meal later.
Everything is 30% off, which is quite a good deal.
Now that Gu Jingran lent her two hundred yuan, she has a lot more money and doesn't need to be as frugal as before.
Of course, this is not a long-term solution; we need to find a way to make money as soon as possible.
With that in mind, Ye Linchen walked into the braised food shop and began to select some items.
Ye Linchen was buying groceries at the market. Meanwhile, Feng Linlin had returned home.
She opened the door and saw Xu Yuru sitting on the sofa, reading a newspaper.
Hearing the door open, Xu Yuru looked up and asked, "Linlin's back? Did you find Xiaoye?"
“Found her.” Feng Linlin sat down next to Xu Yuru and told her the truth without hiding anything. “She was heartbroken by her parents and refuses to come back. She wants to rent a place to live on her own.”
Xu Yuru put down the newspaper, very worried.
"Rent a place? It's so unsafe for a young girl like you to rent a place outside! How can that be?"
“But she’s even more annoyed at home. Aunt Meng and Uncle Ye definitely won’t let her go to school.”
She then told Xu Yuru everything Ye Linchen had told her.
“After graduating from junior high school, her family didn’t want her to continue her studies and never paid for her tuition again. She has been able to continue her education entirely on her own. She is quite capable; she not only supported herself through her studies but also saved some money, saying it was enough to rent a place. She only has a few months left, so she has to work hard and can’t afford to make any mistakes. This is a matter that will affect her entire life, and she will never give up.”
"Sigh, what a mess this is." Xu Yuru was speechless. "Look at you, Xiao Ye is the same age as you, but your fates are so different."
"you do not say."
Feng Linlin used to think that her parents' love was the greatest and most selfless.
But after what happened with Ye Linchen, she finally understood.
Not all parents in this world truly love their children.
Some parents are too selfish, and their actions are heartbreaking.
She hugged Xu Yuru and said affectionately, "I'm so lucky to have such a wonderful mother like you. And my dad, and my brother, they're all unconditionally good to me. I'm so happy."
Xu Yuru patted her face: "That's right, you should cherish this, and don't make me angry again in the future."
"Absolutely not!"
Thinking about Meng Xueyun's actions, Feng Linlin felt completely baffled as to what she was thinking.
"Mom, Xiaochen did well on the test, but Aunt Meng was not happy at all. Instead, she accused Xiaochen of cheating and lying."
“Xiao Chen said she didn’t, but she scolded her, saying that if things got out of hand, it would be bad for everyone.”
“I lent Xiaochen my notebook and recorder, and she naturally wanted to give them to Meng Zihan to use.”
Meng Zihan clearly wanted it herself, but refused to admit it, and was exposed by the twins.
When Feng Linlin recalled that disheveled expression, she couldn't help but feel both hatred and pleasure.
What's infuriating is that Meng Zihan bullied Ye Linchen like that, and she might be behind this whole mess.
The good news is that someone has finally seen through Meng Zihan's facade and knows how insidious and hypocritical she really is.
Xu Yuru nodded: "That's right. I just called your Uncle Ye, and he confirmed it. He and Teacher Li were watching Ye Linchen during the exam; there was no way she could have cheated."
"Did you inform Uncle Ye?"
"Of course we have to notify him. His daughter ran away; what if something happens to her? It's not just me; I heard Deputy Factory Director Lin also say he's going to call him and tell him to handle this properly."
Xu Yuru spoke lightly, but in reality, she questioned Ye Zhenghua fiercely over the phone.
How could he hide away from such a serious matter and let his wife smear their daughter?
This is absolutely a failure as parents!
Ye Linchen is already eighteen years old. What if he runs away and gets into an accident?
If Meng Xueyun continues to act willfully, the labor union will stand up to protect the child's legal rights and make decisions for her.
“If he can’t even handle things at home, how can he do his job well? I told him he should put his work aside and deal with his family matters first!”
Xu Yuru has made her decision.
If Ye Zhenghua still refuses to take on his responsibilities as a father, she will go to the union chairman and secretary and ask them to step in!
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