Meng Xueyun's voice was soft and hoarse, carrying a cautious, tentative tone.
Ye Linchen was somewhat surprised by her attitude.
In the past, if Meng Xueyun didn't point her finger at her and call her a jinx or an ingrate, that would be considered polite.
When did you speak to her in this tone?
However, Ye Linchen was only surprised for a moment before regaining his composure.
She had no interest in knowing what Meng Xueyun was thinking.
To her, Meng Xueyun was a complete stranger.
Meng Xueyun, of course, had no idea that her current disheveled state and regret were nothing more than a long-overdue one-woman show in Ye Linchen's eyes.
These days, whenever Meng Xueyun closes her eyes, her mind is like a movie playing, filled with all sorts of messy things from the past.
She remembered what the fortune teller had told her when she had just given birth to Ye Linchen.
"You were supposed to have a son this time, but this little brat who's been collecting debts took your place. She's the reincarnation of your enemy from your past life, and she'll bring ruin upon your family!"
At that time, she firmly believed it.
So from the moment Ye Linchen was born, Meng Xueyun couldn't stand him no matter what.
But what about now?
That daughter, whom she regarded as her enemy from a past life, has never truly harmed this family, except for severing ties with them and going out to live her own life.
Not only did she not harm them, but under Ye Linchen's guidance, her two sons also improved their studies and became more sensible.
And what about her niece, Meng Zihan, whom she cherished and doted on like a lucky star her whole life?
That precious child she was willing to sacrifice her own daughter for, turned out to be a bottomless pit.
They stole Ye Zhenghua's job, their health, and their severance pay.
In the end, her two sons also gradually distanced themselves from them.
What lucky star, what debt collector, it's all bullshit!
If she hadn't been blinded by greed, if she had been even a little bit nicer to Ye Linchen, or even just half as nice to Meng Zihan, what would things be like now?
Ye Zhenghua was still a respected workshop director in the steel plant, and she was also the director's wife that everyone envied.
There will be three college students in the family, each more successful than the last.
The eldest daughter is beautiful and capable, and has a boyfriend who owns his own company. How respectable is that?
My two sons are promising and sensible, and have a bright future ahead of them.
Just thinking about those days makes me want to laugh out loud.
But now, everything is gone.
I regret it!
How could she have been so bewitched!
Meng Xueyun was filled with deep regret.
She wanted to say something kind to Ye Linchen and mend their relationship, but when she thought about all the terrible things she had done and the vicious words she had spoken in the past, she couldn't utter a single word.
His old face was mortified, as if he had been slapped countless times.
Ye Linchen, of course, had no idea about her complicated thoughts.
Even if they knew, it wouldn't cause the slightest ripple.
forgive?
On what grounds?
Those days when I was treated like a servant, those years when I was ignored, insulted, and exploited, and the despair of being left to die in the hospital when I was seriously ill...
Each one is like a scar etched into the bone; even if it scabs over, it can never be pretended never happened.
Feelings are like a piggy bank; each instance of hurt is like taking money out of it, and they've already emptied it out themselves.
Now I want to put a few more coins in, hoping it will become full again?
dream.
Therefore, Ye Linchen completely ignored Meng Xueyun's dry greeting, as if he hadn't heard it, and turned his head directly to his two younger brothers beside him.
"Aren't you supposed to be at school today? What are you doing here?"
Her action was like an invisible knife, precisely piercing Meng Xueyun's heart.
Meng Xueyun's face paled even more instantly, and she gripped her trouser leg tightly with her hands on her knees.
Ye Linnan glanced in her mother's direction, lowered her voice, and whispered in Ye Linchen's ear to explain.
“The police station called our school and said that the bad guy who threatened us at home before had been caught and asked us to come and confirm. Xiao Bei and I were worried, so we came with Mom.”
The "bad guy" they were referring to was naturally Meng Xuejun.
They were too embarrassed to tell Ye Linchen that the reason they came to the police station was because they were afraid that Meng Xueyun would still cling to that ridiculous sibling relationship and be fooled by Meng Xuejun's words again.
Releasing them then would have endless consequences.
Ye Linchen nodded knowingly, patted his two younger brothers on the shoulders, and asked, "The college entrance exam is coming up soon. How are your studies? Have you decided which university to apply to?"
Ye Linbei glanced discreetly at Meng Xueyun, and seeing that she wasn't paying attention, he lowered his voice and said to Ye Linchen:
"Sister, Lin Nan and I have discussed it. We want to apply to the National Defense University in our province."
This decision was the result of careful consideration by the two brothers.
The Ye family is in such a mess that they don't want to stay there for even a day longer.
However, Meng Xueyun and Ye Zhenghua ultimately treated them differently than they treated Ye Linchen.
Over the years, they have fulfilled their parental responsibilities. They cannot do what their sister did: cut ties completely, go far away, and never see each other again.
But the National Defense University is different.
The school is located in the city and is under military-style management; students are not allowed to go out freely at all times.
In this way, they can stay away from the trivialities of home while remaining close to their parents.
In case something serious happens, I can get back in time.
Moreover, joining the army had always been a dream for the two brothers.
This is the best option for them right now.
They haven't dared to tell Meng Xueyun about this idea yet.
They knew that if they told Meng Xueyun, she would definitely cry and wail, saying that they had grown too big for their britches and didn't want the family anymore.
Ye Linchen was somewhat surprised after hearing his younger brothers' plans.
She remembered that in her past life, her two younger brothers always wanted to attend Jiangcheng University.
Finally, through his own efforts, he successfully entered Jiangcheng University.
Unexpectedly, they changed their minds in this life.
However, Ye Linchen still expressed his support.
"The National Defense University is a good university. If you want to go, then work hard and take the exam. Don't care what others say. It's your life to decide."
Her words were like a reassuring pill, instantly putting her two younger brothers at ease.
The three were huddled together whispering, the atmosphere was just right, when a figure slowly and hesitantly approached.
Meng Xueyun stood up from the bench at some point, forcing a smile onto her face.
She walked to the three children, stopped, and asked softly in what she thought was a gentle tone, but which was actually incredibly stiff:
"What are you three siblings talking about? You seem to be having a lot of fun. Why don't you tell Mom?"
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