Chapter 91
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For the past few days, Ye Shicheng stayed in the hospital. Today’s morning, just like usual, he had his breakfast and rested in the ward while taking care of some company affairs. Shortly afterward, Wang Hui and Ye Wei arrived to accompany him. The three chatted for a while, and Ye Wei also brought up the matter of being a donor for Ye Shicheng.
“Papa, let’s schedule the operation as soon as possible. The doctor said the risk is not too big, so, Papa, don’t worry. You will be fine soon. When you are discharged, our family can be together again.”
Ye Shicheng was touched by Ye Wei’s filial piety.
They already owe Ye Wei a lot. Up ’till today, she hadn’t been at home for long; hadn’t enjoyed a peaceful life. They hadn’t paid their debt to her, and instead, they made another debt. Ye Shicheng couldn’t let himself agree to her offer.
He always turned her down, saying, just wait for a little more and see, maybe if he waited for a while longer, another matching kidney could be found for him.
Until the afternoon and lunch were over, Ye Shicheng raised a question, “Where is Yingying? Why haven’t I seen her?”
Wang Hui remembered what Ye Ying said at the dining table this morning, and her smile loosened. Their family was in a precarious situation, Ye Shicheng was sick, but Ye Ying decided to play a temper by moving out without weighing their feelings. Somewhat, Ye Ying disappointed her.
“I don’t know. She should be at home right now.”
Ye Shicheng guessed something must have happened from Wang Hui’s words, “What’s the matter? Is there something wrong with Yingying?”
Wang Hui shook her head, “Nothing. It’s all right. The most important thing now is your illness. When you are well, everything will be fine! Don’t think too much, take a nap and rest.”
Ye Shicheng was skeptical, but he knew that if Wang Hui refused to talk, he couldn’t make her talk. It was until Wang Hui left the ward for the doctor did he ask Ye Wei, “Your Ma doesn’t want to tell me. So, can Weiwei tell Papa what’s happening at home?”
Ye Wei was put in an awkward position and didn’t know how to speak up. Ye Shicheng nudged again, and Ye Wei had to say, ‘I don’t know what’s going on. During breakfast, Meimei said that she want to leave the house and insisted on moving out. Mama persuaded her but Meimei wouldn’t listen. Mama must still be said about it…'”
“What?!” exclaimed Ye Shicheng
He was short of breath, coughing as his emotion surged up.
Ye Wei deftly patted his back, “Papa, don’t be angry. We all advised Meimei not to leave, but Meimei was headstrong, saying that she owed me and wanted to return everything that is rightfully mine…… Meimei should be blaming me, if I didn’t come back, Meimei wouldn’t have left. Papa. I’m sorry. It’s my fault.”
Ye Shicheng didn’t expect this to happen. He took a few deep breaths to calm himself down. His face was stern with big dark patches under his eyes, “Nonsense!”
“Papa, calm down. I believe it is just Meimei’s fleeting anger. Mama has persuaded her so much, Meimei also knows that you are in the hospital. There are many things happening at home, and Meimei is so sensible and considerate. She is so kind, she will definitely not leave. She will come to see you soon.”
Ye Shicheng was soothed by her words. Ye Ying was undoubtedly sensible and considerate. He was currently hospitalized, she shouldn’t be so uncaring and leave the house at this juncture. Besides, why would she want to leave their home? She had no reason to leave them.
Ye Shicheng opted to wait for Ye Ying’s visit. However, until dinner was finished, Ye Ying was nowhere to be seen. He was let down.
And so was Wang Hui.
Ye Ying was too capricious. Even knowing that their family situation was not good, she didn’t try to support each other and instead made a fuss about leaving the house. She just reprimanded her for a bit and Ye Ying was throwing a temper by not coming to the hospital. Ye Shicheng was here in the hospital, even if they weren’t related by blood, he had raised her for 18 years, how could she not visit him?
It wasn’t until dark that Ye Tao arrived late.
Ye Shicheng was already very upset by this point. He frowned, “Why is it just you, where is your Mei?”
Ye Tao looked at Ye Wei in confusion, “Isn’t she here?”
Ye Shicheng: “I’m asking about Ye Ying, where is she?”
Ye Tao didn’t answer. He reflexively glanced at Ye Wei standing before Ye Shicheng.
Ye Shicheng was so mad like this, did Ye Wei fuel it?
Ye Wei merely gave him a pure and innocent smile.
“Yingying is at home. She has something to do, so she didn’t come to see you today. She asked me to tell you to rest and get well soon. She will come here…”
Ye Shicheng interrupted, “What ‘something’ is so important? The matter of her leaving the Ye Family?”
Ye Tao was startled, “… Pa, how do you know that?”
Ye Shicheng coldly voiced, “What, am I not allowed to know?”
Wang Hui was also mad, “Tell me, is Yingying at home, or is she not? She didn’t come to the hospital today, is it because she is angry with me?”
Ye Tao: “……”
He wavered, “About that… Yingying has moved out…”
The reason she didn’t come to the hospital today was that she was busy moving.
She still decided to move out?
What a good daughter. Wang Hui’s face twisted from anger, and Ye Shicheng’s face naturally wasn’t any better.
They never imagined that Ye Ying would really move out, in this situation!
Once Ye Tao saw his parents’ deteriorating expression, he quickly appeased, “Pa, Ma, don’t be angry. Yingying doesn’t mean bad, she just moved out to live…”
Ye Wei spoke up, “Gege, did Meimei tell you why she wanted to move out? Otherwise, why did she leave for no reason? You see, Papa is ill now, and Mama is worried about Papa, and they also still need to take care of the company. There are so many things going on lately, so it can’t be helped that Meimei is a bit neglected, or maybe… I have done something wrong? Where is Meimei now? I will go find her and bring her back……”
Wang Hui breathed heavily, “Weiwei, no need. If she wants to leave, then just let her leave. She has decided to leave, so she should never come back!”
Ye Shicheng did not burst out in anger like Wang Hui, but his expression became increasingly bad. Even without words, it was plain as day that Ye Ying made him upset.
Ye Tao observed his parents’ reaction and finally, his eyes landed on Ye Wei, who was trying to comfort Ye Shicheng and Wang Hui.
She was persuading them not to be angry, saying it was not good for their health. She was speaking up for Ye Ying, saying that she did it out of impulse and would be back in a couple of days, after all, the Ye Family was her home.
To Ye Wei, Ye Tao had mixed feelings, he was distressed for her, guilty for her, but he also couldn’t understand her. He couldn’t understand why Ye Wei would be so extreme? Obviously, she didn’t need to go this far.
Perhaps, their choice at that time brought her too much damage, forming her into what she was today. In the end, the source of the problem was them…
Ye Shicheng was ultimately pacified and went to rest. Wang Hui stayed to accompany Ye Shicheng. As for Ye Tao and Ye Wei, they were going back home.
Ye Tao and Ye Wei exited the ward one after another. The worry on Ye Wei’s face immediately morphed into a smile, she happily giggled at Ye Tao, “Gege. I didn’t expect you to do so well. Good, good. I know it. Gege is the best.”
She patted Ye Tao on the shoulder. Ye Tao shook his head, “Ye Wei, since Yingying has left the house, can you stop doing this? Put down your prejudice against Ye Ying, forget about the past, and let’s live a good life together. Please?”
Ye Wei hummed, “Can. Of course, I can. Can’t you see me comforting Papa and Mama today? I am the obedient good little daughter in their eyes. I never disobey them, much less ask them for something. Am I not a good enough?”
Yes, Ye Wei performed exceptionally well.
She cared about her father’s health, and soothed her mother’s sorrow. She was a clever, well-behaved, obedient daughter. At least, on the surface.
Ye Tao remained silent for another second, “Ye Wei. I know that you have hatred and resentment in your heart. You have never forgotten that we once gave you up and didn’t want you for Ye Ying. That’s why you despise her to the bone. You think it’s Ye Ying who stole our love for you, so you will do everything you can to get rid of her…”
“I admit that I was wrong. I made terrible choices and mistakes. Ye Wei, I don’t expect you to forgive me, but I hope you won’t continue to live in resentment. Give me another chance and let me make it up to you, okay? Try to trust me for one last time, just this once!”
The smile on Ye Wei’s face faded. She laughed lightly, “Why? You are heartbroken that your lovely Meimei was bullied away by me?”
“That’s not what I meant…”
“So, what do you mean? Or, are you trying to lure me into donating my kidney to Papa?”
“Ye Wei, why do you have to misinterpret my goodwill?”
“Goodwill?” She tugged at the corner of her lips, displaying her lack of interest and patience. “Do you think I need it? Gege. You just have to be good and listen to me. If you say these things again, it will make me unhappy. Be careful I won’t give my kidney to Papa if I’m unhappy. If that happens, Papa will die. Do you have the heart to watch him die?”
Ye Tao blankly stared at Ye Wei. He opened his mouth, but he had no power to utter any words.
He had made a terrible mistake, and there was nothing that could erase that fact. Faced with his mistake, he couldn’t search for any excuse to persuade Ye Wei.
Ye Wei: “Gege, do you understand?”
Ye Tao could only nod, ‘I understand.'”
Ye Wei let out a satisfied hum, “Great! Now, let’s go. We should go home. Without Meimei around, I will be happier at home.”
Ye Tao: “……”
He understood that there was no way to eliminate the resentment in Ye Wei’s heart in a short time. This matter could only be done slowly.
He was just about to go home with Ye Wei, but as soon as he turned around, he saw a familiar figure coming out from the corner.
The figure’s face was as white as paper.
She stared at them with round eyes of incredulity.
Ye Tao’s heart skipped a beat, “Ma, aren’t you supposed to be with Papa…”
Wang Hui looked at Ye Tao, then at Ye Wei.
Ye Wei glanced at Ye Tao when he spoke, and she turned to look at Wang Hui after a while.
She sported a simple, almost gullible look on her face. She tilted her head in confusion, “Mama, why are you here? Are you coming home with us?”
Wang Hui couldn’t process what she just heard. The words she heard just now must not be from Ye Wei’s mouth right? It must be because she was too tired and hallucinated, right?
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Ye Ying hadn’t eaten anything for a day.
When Zhang Yu got the news that she moved out, he instantly knew that she must not be in a good mood.
Hence, he came to accompany her. He planned to take her out for a meal to relax, but Ye Ying refused.
At last, Zhang Yu could only order takeout. Unfortunately, Ye Ying was in a bad mood and didn’t eat a bite.
Zhang Yu was helpless, “You have not moved all day long, not eating or drinking. What exactly do you want? Can your body stand it if youkeep tossing yourself like this?”
“I’m sorry. I don’t have an appetite,” Ye Ying muttered.
“You have to eat even if you don’t have an appetite. You have to take care of yourself before you can take care of Uncle. Don’t forget, he’s still in the hospital.”
Ye Ying reluctantly moved her chopsticks under his reasoning, but she couldn’t eat more than a few bites.
Ye Ying forced a smile, “Thank you, Zhang Yu, you go back first, I’m fine.”
Zhang Yu sighed, “I know you don’t want to leave the Ye Family. I also know that you don’t want to let go of them, but if you think about it, it’s not a truly bad thing for you to move out…”
Ye Ying stared at Zhang Yu.
The previous Zhang Yu would never say that. He always sided with her.
Yet, now, he thought it wasn’t a bad thing for her to move out.
Did he think that she was reluctant to part with the wealth of the Ye Family?
“I just can’t bear to part with Papa and Mama.”
“I understand. But, even if you move out, you can still go back and see them when you have time.”
“You don’t understand, Ye Wei hates me to the core. I am an eyesore for her. She won’t let me go back to see Papa and Mama…”
“When you miss Uncle and Auntie and want to go home, you can just pick a time when they’re around. Ye Wei can’t drive you away at that time. Or, you can invite Uncle and Auntie for a meal outside.” Zhang Yu brainstormed, “And, Ye Wei has a solid reason for not wanting you to come back, she treated you as a thief who robbed her family. She has an innate dislike towards you, it can’t be erased in one or two days. That’s why I said that moving out is actually not a bad thing for you. In your current situation, taking a step back is the best way to move forward, don’t you think so?”
Ye Ying’s mind buzzed.
Zhang Yu was speaking up for Ye Wei.
Was the person in front of her really Zhang Yu?
After the trip to the Chen Family, it was not only her brother that changed, even Zhang Yu had changed.
Zhang Yu convinced her, “Well. Don’t think too much about it. It’s all been said and done. Since you have moved out, you should live a good life and the first step is to take care of yourself, you hear me?”
Ye Ying felt she was dumped with ice water.
“Yeah. I understand. Thank you. It’s late. You go back, I’ll take care of myself.”
Zhang Yu sensed Ye Ying’s opposition, but he didn’t know how to persuade Ye Ying. Seeing that it was getting late, he could only comfort her with a few more words before leaving.
Ye Ying was all alone in the empty room.
Ye Wei’s threat, as well as Ye Tao’s ruthless indifference when he sent her away, and Zhang Yu’s care for Ye Wei.
It all made her heart in pain.
She wiped her tears and told herself not to cry.
One day, they would know how rotten Ye Wei was.
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Wang Hui also wanted to cry at this moment. She could hardly believe her ears.
She looked at Ye Tao, then at Ye Wei, “Is what you just said… true?'”
“What’s true? Ma, we didn’t talk about anything just now. Did you mishear?”
However, the more Ye Tao acted like this, the more Wang Hui didn’t believe him.
She knew Ye Tao’s character. She could see that he was hiding something. She trembled from her erupting emotions, “You still want to lie to me? Explain it clearly! What’s going on!”
Ye Tao never imagined they would get caught red-handed and was eager to defend themselves. He sent a glance at Ye Wei, hoping Ye Wei could assist him.
But, he should have known better.
Ye Wei was not flustered at all, she even asked back, “Mama, which part don’t you understand? Do you need me to clarify it?”
Wang Hui was frozen in place.
She stuttered and eventually found her voice, “Did you drive Yingying to leave the house?'”
She simply couldn’t believe that the Ye Wei before her was the Ye Wei she knew. Was this unfamiliar person the Ye Wei who always call her ‘Mama’ sweetly?
Ye Wei answered, “I asked Gege to choose, it is either me or Meimei that gets to leave the house. In the end, Gege chose me. Mama, I am very happy. This time, Gege chose me.”
Wang Hui finally got her answer.
She wondered why Ye Ying suddenly wanted to leave the house. It turned out the reason was in front of her. She narrowed her eyes at Ye Tao disapprovingly. Ye Tao guiltily rubbed his neck, ‘I’m sorry.'”.
Wang Hui: “How can you guys do this?!”
“Why can’t I?” Ye Wei was unfazed, “Gege has made a choice once, and I just asked him to make another choice. What’s wrong with that? Mama, didn’t you also do this multiple choice question back then? I remember that the choice you choose at that time was not me. Back then, you guys could do that, so why couldn’t you now?”
Wang Hui was questioned. She could see the resentment and grudge Ye Wei held in her eyes, “I… We…”
“Back then, what did you guys choose?”
“We…”
“Mn? Cat got your tounge?”
Ye Wei blinked, leaning closer to indicate she was all ears.
“……”
Wang Hui was unable to answer.
Could she say that she wanted everything to remain the same because she couldn’t bear to look at Ye Ying so sad? She didn’t want to change the current situation, so she chose Ye Ying over her?
Back then, they felt there was nothing wrong with making that choice, but thinking back on it right now, the choice they made was such a cold-blooded, cruel choice.
Even more, they now knew the kind of life Ye Wei was living, and what kind of future she would likely lead because they abandoned her on that day.
She knew her mistake. But, under Ye Wei’s aggressive questioning, Wang Hui couldn’t muster the courage to say an empty apology. She really didn’t expect Ye Wei to hate Ye Ying so much, and Ye Wei seemed to hate her too.
This knowledge made a pang in her heart.
Her daughter, her own flesh and blood, actually hated her?
Her daughter hated them so much that she threatened Ye Tao with Ye Shicheng’s life.
“I am your mother…”
Ye Wei burst out laughing, “My mother? Just because I call you Mama, you really regard yourself as my mother?”
“Let me tell you this, in my whole life, never have ever I seen a mother who can abandon her own flesh and blood without even a glance.”
“You think for yourself, are you worthy?”
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For the past few days, Ye Shicheng stayed in the hospital. Today’s morning, just like usual, he had his breakfast and rested in the ward while taking care of some company affairs. Shortly afterward, Wang Hui and Ye Wei arrived to accompany him. The three chatted for a while, and Ye Wei also brought up the matter of being a donor for Ye Shicheng.
“Papa, let’s schedule the operation as soon as possible. The doctor said the risk is not too big, so, Papa, don’t worry. You will be fine soon. When you are discharged, our family can be together again.”
Ye Shicheng was touched by Ye Wei’s filial piety.
They already owe Ye Wei a lot. Up ’till today, she hadn’t been at home for long; hadn’t enjoyed a peaceful life. They hadn’t paid their debt to her, and instead, they made another debt. Ye Shicheng couldn’t let himself agree to her offer.
He always turned her down, saying, just wait for a little more and see, maybe if he waited for a while longer, another matching kidney could be found for him.
Until the afternoon and lunch were over, Ye Shicheng raised a question, “Where is Yingying? Why haven’t I seen her?”
Wang Hui remembered what Ye Ying said at the dining table this morning, and her smile loosened. Their family was in a precarious situation, Ye Shicheng was sick, but Ye Ying decided to play a temper by moving out without weighing their feelings. Somewhat, Ye Ying disappointed her.
“I don’t know. She should be at home right now.”
Ye Shicheng guessed something must have happened from Wang Hui’s words, “What’s the matter? Is there something wrong with Yingying?”
Wang Hui shook her head, “Nothing. It’s all right. The most important thing now is your illness. When you are well, everything will be fine! Don’t think too much, take a nap and rest.”
Ye Shicheng was skeptical, but he knew that if Wang Hui refused to talk, he couldn’t make her talk. It was until Wang Hui left the ward for the doctor did he ask Ye Wei, “Your Ma doesn’t want to tell me. So, can Weiwei tell Papa what’s happening at home?”
Ye Wei was put in an awkward position and didn’t know how to speak up. Ye Shicheng nudged again, and Ye Wei had to say, ‘I don’t know what’s going on. During breakfast, Meimei said that she want to leave the house and insisted on moving out. Mama persuaded her but Meimei wouldn’t listen. Mama must still be said about it…'”
“What?!” exclaimed Ye Shicheng
He was short of breath, coughing as his emotion surged up.
Ye Wei deftly patted his back, “Papa, don’t be angry. We all advised Meimei not to leave, but Meimei was headstrong, saying that she owed me and wanted to return everything that is rightfully mine…… Meimei should be blaming me, if I didn’t come back, Meimei wouldn’t have left. Papa. I’m sorry. It’s my fault.”
Ye Shicheng didn’t expect this to happen. He took a few deep breaths to calm himself down. His face was stern with big dark patches under his eyes, “Nonsense!”
“Papa, calm down. I believe it is just Meimei’s fleeting anger. Mama has persuaded her so much, Meimei also knows that you are in the hospital. There are many things happening at home, and Meimei is so sensible and considerate. She is so kind, she will definitely not leave. She will come to see you soon.”
Ye Shicheng was soothed by her words. Ye Ying was undoubtedly sensible and considerate. He was currently hospitalized, she shouldn’t be so uncaring and leave the house at this juncture. Besides, why would she want to leave their home? She had no reason to leave them.
Ye Shicheng opted to wait for Ye Ying’s visit. However, until dinner was finished, Ye Ying was nowhere to be seen. He was let down.
And so was Wang Hui.
Ye Ying was too capricious. Even knowing that their family situation was not good, she didn’t try to support each other and instead made a fuss about leaving the house. She just reprimanded her for a bit and Ye Ying was throwing a temper by not coming to the hospital. Ye Shicheng was here in the hospital, even if they weren’t related by blood, he had raised her for 18 years, how could she not visit him?
It wasn’t until dark that Ye Tao arrived late.
Ye Shicheng was already very upset by this point. He frowned, “Why is it just you, where is your Mei?”
Ye Tao looked at Ye Wei in confusion, “Isn’t she here?”
Ye Shicheng: “I’m asking about Ye Ying, where is she?”
Ye Tao didn’t answer. He reflexively glanced at Ye Wei standing before Ye Shicheng.
Ye Shicheng was so mad like this, did Ye Wei fuel it?
Ye Wei merely gave him a pure and innocent smile.
“Yingying is at home. She has something to do, so she didn’t come to see you today. She asked me to tell you to rest and get well soon. She will come here…”
Ye Shicheng interrupted, “What ‘something’ is so important? The matter of her leaving the Ye Family?”
Ye Tao was startled, “… Pa, how do you know that?”
Ye Shicheng coldly voiced, “What, am I not allowed to know?”
Wang Hui was also mad, “Tell me, is Yingying at home, or is she not? She didn’t come to the hospital today, is it because she is angry with me?”
Ye Tao: “……”
He wavered, “About that… Yingying has moved out…”
The reason she didn’t come to the hospital today was that she was busy moving.
She still decided to move out?
What a good daughter. Wang Hui’s face twisted from anger, and Ye Shicheng’s face naturally wasn’t any better.
They never imagined that Ye Ying would really move out, in this situation!
Once Ye Tao saw his parents’ deteriorating expression, he quickly appeased, “Pa, Ma, don’t be angry. Yingying doesn’t mean bad, she just moved out to live…”
Ye Wei spoke up, “Gege, did Meimei tell you why she wanted to move out? Otherwise, why did she leave for no reason? You see, Papa is ill now, and Mama is worried about Papa, and they also still need to take care of the company. There are so many things going on lately, so it can’t be helped that Meimei is a bit neglected, or maybe… I have done something wrong? Where is Meimei now? I will go find her and bring her back……”
Wang Hui breathed heavily, “Weiwei, no need. If she wants to leave, then just let her leave. She has decided to leave, so she should never come back!”
Ye Shicheng did not burst out in anger like Wang Hui, but his expression became increasingly bad. Even without words, it was plain as day that Ye Ying made him upset.
Ye Tao observed his parents’ reaction and finally, his eyes landed on Ye Wei, who was trying to comfort Ye Shicheng and Wang Hui.
She was persuading them not to be angry, saying it was not good for their health. She was speaking up for Ye Ying, saying that she did it out of impulse and would be back in a couple of days, after all, the Ye Family was her home.
To Ye Wei, Ye Tao had mixed feelings, he was distressed for her, guilty for her, but he also couldn’t understand her. He couldn’t understand why Ye Wei would be so extreme? Obviously, she didn’t need to go this far.
Perhaps, their choice at that time brought her too much damage, forming her into what she was today. In the end, the source of the problem was them…
Ye Shicheng was ultimately pacified and went to rest. Wang Hui stayed to accompany Ye Shicheng. As for Ye Tao and Ye Wei, they were going back home.
Ye Tao and Ye Wei exited the ward one after another. The worry on Ye Wei’s face immediately morphed into a smile, she happily giggled at Ye Tao, “Gege. I didn’t expect you to do so well. Good, good. I know it. Gege is the best.”
She patted Ye Tao on the shoulder. Ye Tao shook his head, “Ye Wei, since Yingying has left the house, can you stop doing this? Put down your prejudice against Ye Ying, forget about the past, and let’s live a good life together. Please?”
Ye Wei hummed, “Can. Of course, I can. Can’t you see me comforting Papa and Mama today? I am the obedient good little daughter in their eyes. I never disobey them, much less ask them for something. Am I not a good enough?”
Yes, Ye Wei performed exceptionally well.
She cared about her father’s health, and soothed her mother’s sorrow. She was a clever, well-behaved, obedient daughter. At least, on the surface.
Ye Tao remained silent for another second, “Ye Wei. I know that you have hatred and resentment in your heart. You have never forgotten that we once gave you up and didn’t want you for Ye Ying. That’s why you despise her to the bone. You think it’s Ye Ying who stole our love for you, so you will do everything you can to get rid of her…”
“I admit that I was wrong. I made terrible choices and mistakes. Ye Wei, I don’t expect you to forgive me, but I hope you won’t continue to live in resentment. Give me another chance and let me make it up to you, okay? Try to trust me for one last time, just this once!”
The smile on Ye Wei’s face faded. She laughed lightly, “Why? You are heartbroken that your lovely Meimei was bullied away by me?”
“That’s not what I meant…”
“So, what do you mean? Or, are you trying to lure me into donating my kidney to Papa?”
“Ye Wei, why do you have to misinterpret my goodwill?”
“Goodwill?” She tugged at the corner of her lips, displaying her lack of interest and patience. “Do you think I need it? Gege. You just have to be good and listen to me. If you say these things again, it will make me unhappy. Be careful I won’t give my kidney to Papa if I’m unhappy. If that happens, Papa will die. Do you have the heart to watch him die?”
Ye Tao blankly stared at Ye Wei. He opened his mouth, but he had no power to utter any words.
He had made a terrible mistake, and there was nothing that could erase that fact. Faced with his mistake, he couldn’t search for any excuse to persuade Ye Wei.
Ye Wei: “Gege, do you understand?”
Ye Tao could only nod, ‘I understand.'”
Ye Wei let out a satisfied hum, “Great! Now, let’s go. We should go home. Without Meimei around, I will be happier at home.”
Ye Tao: “……”
He understood that there was no way to eliminate the resentment in Ye Wei’s heart in a short time. This matter could only be done slowly.
He was just about to go home with Ye Wei, but as soon as he turned around, he saw a familiar figure coming out from the corner.
The figure’s face was as white as paper.
She stared at them with round eyes of incredulity.
Ye Tao’s heart skipped a beat, “Ma, aren’t you supposed to be with Papa…”
Wang Hui looked at Ye Tao, then at Ye Wei.
Ye Wei glanced at Ye Tao when he spoke, and she turned to look at Wang Hui after a while.
She sported a simple, almost gullible look on her face. She tilted her head in confusion, “Mama, why are you here? Are you coming home with us?”
Wang Hui couldn’t process what she just heard. The words she heard just now must not be from Ye Wei’s mouth right? It must be because she was too tired and hallucinated, right?
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Ye Ying hadn’t eaten anything for a day.
When Zhang Yu got the news that she moved out, he instantly knew that she must not be in a good mood.
Hence, he came to accompany her. He planned to take her out for a meal to relax, but Ye Ying refused.
At last, Zhang Yu could only order takeout. Unfortunately, Ye Ying was in a bad mood and didn’t eat a bite.
Zhang Yu was helpless, “You have not moved all day long, not eating or drinking. What exactly do you want? Can your body stand it if youkeep tossing yourself like this?”
“I’m sorry. I don’t have an appetite,” Ye Ying muttered.
“You have to eat even if you don’t have an appetite. You have to take care of yourself before you can take care of Uncle. Don’t forget, he’s still in the hospital.”
Ye Ying reluctantly moved her chopsticks under his reasoning, but she couldn’t eat more than a few bites.
Ye Ying forced a smile, “Thank you, Zhang Yu, you go back first, I’m fine.”
Zhang Yu sighed, “I know you don’t want to leave the Ye Family. I also know that you don’t want to let go of them, but if you think about it, it’s not a truly bad thing for you to move out…”
Ye Ying stared at Zhang Yu.
The previous Zhang Yu would never say that. He always sided with her.
Yet, now, he thought it wasn’t a bad thing for her to move out.
Did he think that she was reluctant to part with the wealth of the Ye Family?
“I just can’t bear to part with Papa and Mama.”
“I understand. But, even if you move out, you can still go back and see them when you have time.”
“You don’t understand, Ye Wei hates me to the core. I am an eyesore for her. She won’t let me go back to see Papa and Mama…”
“When you miss Uncle and Auntie and want to go home, you can just pick a time when they’re around. Ye Wei can’t drive you away at that time. Or, you can invite Uncle and Auntie for a meal outside.” Zhang Yu brainstormed, “And, Ye Wei has a solid reason for not wanting you to come back, she treated you as a thief who robbed her family. She has an innate dislike towards you, it can’t be erased in one or two days. That’s why I said that moving out is actually not a bad thing for you. In your current situation, taking a step back is the best way to move forward, don’t you think so?”
Ye Ying’s mind buzzed.
Zhang Yu was speaking up for Ye Wei.
Was the person in front of her really Zhang Yu?
After the trip to the Chen Family, it was not only her brother that changed, even Zhang Yu had changed.
Zhang Yu convinced her, “Well. Don’t think too much about it. It’s all been said and done. Since you have moved out, you should live a good life and the first step is to take care of yourself, you hear me?”
Ye Ying felt she was dumped with ice water.
“Yeah. I understand. Thank you. It’s late. You go back, I’ll take care of myself.”
Zhang Yu sensed Ye Ying’s opposition, but he didn’t know how to persuade Ye Ying. Seeing that it was getting late, he could only comfort her with a few more words before leaving.
Ye Ying was all alone in the empty room.
Ye Wei’s threat, as well as Ye Tao’s ruthless indifference when he sent her away, and Zhang Yu’s care for Ye Wei.
It all made her heart in pain.
She wiped her tears and told herself not to cry.
One day, they would know how rotten Ye Wei was.
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Wang Hui also wanted to cry at this moment. She could hardly believe her ears.
She looked at Ye Tao, then at Ye Wei, “Is what you just said… true?'”
“What’s true? Ma, we didn’t talk about anything just now. Did you mishear?”
However, the more Ye Tao acted like this, the more Wang Hui didn’t believe him.
She knew Ye Tao’s character. She could see that he was hiding something. She trembled from her erupting emotions, “You still want to lie to me? Explain it clearly! What’s going on!”
Ye Tao never imagined they would get caught red-handed and was eager to defend themselves. He sent a glance at Ye Wei, hoping Ye Wei could assist him.
But, he should have known better.
Ye Wei was not flustered at all, she even asked back, “Mama, which part don’t you understand? Do you need me to clarify it?”
Wang Hui was frozen in place.
She stuttered and eventually found her voice, “Did you drive Yingying to leave the house?'”
She simply couldn’t believe that the Ye Wei before her was the Ye Wei she knew. Was this unfamiliar person the Ye Wei who always call her ‘Mama’ sweetly?
Ye Wei answered, “I asked Gege to choose, it is either me or Meimei that gets to leave the house. In the end, Gege chose me. Mama, I am very happy. This time, Gege chose me.”
Wang Hui finally got her answer.
She wondered why Ye Ying suddenly wanted to leave the house. It turned out the reason was in front of her. She narrowed her eyes at Ye Tao disapprovingly. Ye Tao guiltily rubbed his neck, ‘I’m sorry.'”.
Wang Hui: “How can you guys do this?!”
“Why can’t I?” Ye Wei was unfazed, “Gege has made a choice once, and I just asked him to make another choice. What’s wrong with that? Mama, didn’t you also do this multiple choice question back then? I remember that the choice you choose at that time was not me. Back then, you guys could do that, so why couldn’t you now?”
Wang Hui was questioned. She could see the resentment and grudge Ye Wei held in her eyes, “I… We…”
“Back then, what did you guys choose?”
“We…”
“Mn? Cat got your tounge?”
Ye Wei blinked, leaning closer to indicate she was all ears.
“……”
Wang Hui was unable to answer.
Could she say that she wanted everything to remain the same because she couldn’t bear to look at Ye Ying so sad? She didn’t want to change the current situation, so she chose Ye Ying over her?
Back then, they felt there was nothing wrong with making that choice, but thinking back on it right now, the choice they made was such a cold-blooded, cruel choice.
Even more, they now knew the kind of life Ye Wei was living, and what kind of future she would likely lead because they abandoned her on that day.
She knew her mistake. But, under Ye Wei’s aggressive questioning, Wang Hui couldn’t muster the courage to say an empty apology. She really didn’t expect Ye Wei to hate Ye Ying so much, and Ye Wei seemed to hate her too.
This knowledge made a pang in her heart.
Her daughter, her own flesh and blood, actually hated her?
Her daughter hated them so much that she threatened Ye Tao with Ye Shicheng’s life.
“I am your mother…”
Ye Wei burst out laughing, “My mother? Just because I call you Mama, you really regard yourself as my mother?”
“Let me tell you this, in my whole life, never have ever I seen a mother who can abandon her own flesh and blood without even a glance.”
“You think for yourself, are you worthy?”
For the past few days, Ye Shicheng stayed in the hospital. Today's morning, just like usual, he had his breakfast and rested in the ward while taking care of some company affairs. Shortly afterward, Wang Hui and Ye Wei arrived to accompany him. The three chatted for a while, and Ye Wei also brought up the matter of being a donor for Ye Shicheng.Papa, let's schedule the operation as soon as possible. The doctor said the risk is not too big, so, Papa, don't worry. You will be fine soon. When you are discharged, our family can be together again.Ye Shicheng was touched by Ye Wei's filial piety.They already owe Ye Wei a lot. Up 'till today, she hadn't been at home for long; hadn't enjoyed a peaceful life. They hadn't paid their debt to her, and instead, they made another debt. Ye Shicheng couldn't let himself agree to her offer.He always turned her down, saying, just wait for a little more and see, maybe if he waited for a while longer, another matching kidney could be found for him.Until the afternoon and lunch were over, Ye Shicheng raised a question, Where is Yingying? Why haven't I seen her?Wang Hui remembered what Ye Ying said at the dining table this morning, and her smile loosened. Their family was in a precarious situation, Ye Shicheng was sick, but Ye Ying decided to play a temper by moving out without weighing their feelings. Somewhat, Ye Ying disappointed her.I don't know. She should be at home right now.Ye Shicheng guessed something must have happened from Wang Hui's words, What's the matter? Is there something wrong with Yingying?Wang Hui shook her head, Nothing. It's all right. The most important thing now is your illness. When you are well, everything will be fine! Don't think too much, take a nap and rest.Ye Shicheng was skeptical, but he knew that if Wang Hui refused to talk, he couldn't make her talk. It was until Wang Hui left the ward for the doctor did he ask Ye Wei, Your Ma doesn't want to tell me. So, can Weiwei tell Papa what's happening at home?Ye Wei was put in an awkward position and didn't know how to speak up. Ye Shicheng nudged again, and Ye Wei had to say, I don't know what's going on. During breakfast, Meimei said that she want to leave the house and insisted on moving out. Mama persuaded her but Meimei wouldn't listen. Mama must still be said about it'What?! exclaimed Ye ShichengHe was short of breath, coughing as his emotion surged up.Ye Wei deftly patted his back, Papa, don't be angry. We all advised Meimei not to leave, but Meimei was headstrong, saying that she owed me and wanted to return everything that is rightfully mine Meimei should be blaming me, if I didn't come back, Meimei wouldn't have left. Papa. I'm sorry. It's my fault.Ye Shicheng didn't expect this to happen. He took a few deep breaths to calm himself down. His face was stern with big dark patches under his eyes, Nonsense!Papa, calm down. I believe it is just Meimei's fleeting anger. Mama has persuaded her so much, Meimei also knows that you are in the hospital. There are many things happening at home, and Meimei is so sensible and considerate. She is so kind, she will definitely not leave. She will come to see you soon.Ye Shicheng was soothed by her words. Ye Ying was undoubtedly sensible and considerate. He was currently hospitalized, she shouldn't be so uncaring and leave the house at this juncture. Besides, why would she want to leave their home? She had no reason to leave them.Ye Shicheng opted to wait for Ye Ying's visit. However, until dinner was finished, Ye Ying was nowhere to be seen. He was let down.And so was Wang Hui.Ye Ying was too capricious. Even knowing that their family situation was not good, she didn't try to support each other and instead made a fuss about leaving the house. She just reprimanded her for a bit and Ye Ying was throwing a temper by not coming to the hospital. Ye Shicheng was here in the hospital, even if they weren't related by blood, he had raised her for 18 years, how could she not visit him?It wasn't until dark that Ye Tao arrived late.Ye Shicheng was already very upset by this point. He frowned, Why is it just you, where is your Mei?Ye Tao looked at Ye Wei in confusion, Isn't she here?Ye Shicheng: I'm asking about Ye Ying, where is she?Ye Tao didn't answer. He reflexively glanced at Ye Wei standing before Ye Shicheng.Ye Shicheng was so mad like this, did Ye Wei fuel it?Ye Wei merely gave him a pure and innocent smile.Yingying is at home. She has something to do, so she didn't come to see you today. She asked me to tell you to rest and get well soon. She will come hereYe Shicheng interrupted, What something' is so important? The matter of her leaving the Ye Family?Ye Tao was startled, Pa, how do you know that?Ye Shicheng coldly voiced, What, am I not allowed to know?Wang Hui was also mad, Tell me, is Yingying at home, or is she not? She didn't come to the hospital today, is it because she is angry with me?Ye Tao: He wavered, About that Yingying has moved outThe reason she didn't come to the hospital today was that she was busy moving.She still decided to move out?What a good daughter. Wang Hui's face twisted from anger, and Ye Shicheng's face naturally wasn't any better.They never imagined that Ye Ying would really move out, in this situation!Once Ye Tao saw his parents' deteriorating expression, he quickly appeased, Pa, Ma, don't be angry. Yingying doesn't mean bad, she just moved out to liveYe Wei spoke up, Gege, did Meimei tell you why she wanted to move out? Otherwise, why did she leave for no reason? You see, Papa is ill now, and Mama is worried about Papa, and they also still need to take care of the company. There are so many things going on lately, so it can't be helped that Meimei is a bit neglected, or maybe I have done something wrong? Where is Meimei now? I will go find her and bring her backWang Hui breathed heavily, Weiwei, no need. If she wants to leave, then just let her leave. She has decided to leave, so she should never come back!Ye Shicheng did not burst out in anger like Wang Hui, but his expression became increasingly bad. Even without words, it was plain as day that Ye Ying made him upset.Ye Tao observed his parents' reaction and finally, his eyes landed on Ye Wei, who was trying to comfort Ye Shicheng and Wang Hui.She was persuading them not to be angry, saying it was not good for their health. She was speaking up for Ye Ying, saying that she did it out of impulse and would be back in a couple of days, after all, the Ye Family was her home.To Ye Wei, Ye Tao had mixed feelings, he was distressed for her, guilty for her, but he also couldn't understand her. He couldn't understand why Ye Wei would be so extreme? Obviously, she didn't need to go this far.Perhaps, their choice at that time brought her too much damage, forming her into what she was today. In the end, the source of the problem was themYe Shicheng was ultimately pacified and went to rest. Wang Hui stayed to accompany Ye Shicheng. As for Ye Tao and Ye Wei, they were going back home.Ye Tao and Ye Wei exited the ward one after another. The worry on Ye Wei's face immediately morphed into a smile, she happily giggled at Ye Tao, Gege. I didn't expect you to do so well. Good, good. I know it. Gege is the best.She patted Ye Tao on the shoulder. Ye Tao shook his head, Ye Wei, since Yingying has left the house, can you stop doing this? Put down your prejudice against Ye Ying, forget about the past, and let's live a good life together. Please?Ye Wei hummed, Can. Of course, I can. Can't you see me comforting Papa and Mama today? I am the obedient good little daughter in their eyes. I never disobey them, much less ask them for something. Am I not a good enough?Yes, Ye Wei performed exceptionally well.She cared about her father's health, and soothed her mother's sorrow. She was a clever, well-behaved, obedient daughter. At least, on the surface.Ye Tao remained silent for another second, Ye Wei. I know that you have hatred and resentment in your heart. You have never forgotten that we once gave you up and didn't want you for Ye Ying. That's why you despise her to the bone. You think it's Ye Ying who stole our love for you, so you will do everything you can to get rid of herI admit that I was wrong. I made terrible choices and mistakes. Ye Wei, I don't expect you to forgive me, but I hope you won't continue to live in resentment. Give me another chance and let me make it up to you, okay? Try to trust me for one last time, just this once!The smile on Ye Wei's face faded. She laughed lightly, Why? You are heartbroken that your lovely Meimei was bullied away by me?That's not what I meantSo, what do you mean? Or, are you trying to lure me into donating my kidney to Papa?Ye Wei, why do you have to misinterpret my goodwill?Goodwill? She tugged at the corner of her lips, displaying her lack of interest and patience. Do you think I need it? Gege. You just have to be good and listen to me. If you say these things again, it will make me unhappy. Be careful I won't give my kidney to Papa if I'm unhappy. If that happens, Papa will die. Do you have the heart to watch him die?Ye Tao blankly stared at Ye Wei. He opened his mouth, but he had no power to utter any words.He had made a terrible mistake, and there was nothing that could erase that fact. Faced with his mistake, he couldn't search for any excuse to persuade Ye Wei.Ye Wei: Gege, do you understand?Ye Tao could only nod, I understand.'Ye Wei let out a satisfied hum, Great! Now, let's go. We should go home. Without Meimei around, I will be happier at home.Ye Tao: He understood that there was no way to eliminate the resentment in Ye Wei's heart in a short time. This matter could only be done slowly.He was just about to go home with Ye Wei, but as soon as he turned around, he saw a familiar figure coming out from the corner.The figure's face was as white as paper.She stared at them with round eyes of incredulity.Ye Tao's heart skipped a beat, Ma, aren't you supposed to be with PapaWang Hui looked at Ye Tao, then at Ye Wei.Ye Wei glanced at Ye Tao when he spoke, and she turned to look at Wang Hui after a while.She sported a simple, almost gullible look on her face. She tilted her head in confusion, Mama, why are you here? Are you coming home with us?Wang Hui couldn't process what she just heard. The words she heard just now must not be from Ye Wei's mouth right? It must be because she was too tired and hallucinated, right?Ye Ying hadn't eaten anything for a day.When Zhang Yu got the news that she moved out, he instantly knew that she must not be in a good mood.Hence, he came to accompany her. He planned to take her out for a meal to relax, but Ye Ying refused.At last, Zhang Yu could only order takeout. Unfortunately, Ye Ying was in a bad mood and didn't eat a bite.Zhang Yu was helpless, You have not moved all day long, not eating or drinking. What exactly do you want? Can your body stand it if youkeep tossing yourself like this?I'm sorry. I don't have an appetite, Ye Ying muttered.You have to eat even if you don't have an appetite. You have to take care of yourself before you can take care of Uncle. Don't forget, he's still in the hospital.Ye Ying reluctantly moved her chopsticks under his reasoning, but she couldn't eat more than a few bites.Ye Ying forced a smile, Thank you, Zhang Yu, you go back first, I'm fine.Zhang Yu sighed, I know you don't want to leave the Ye Family. I also know that you don't want to let go of them, but if you think about it, it's not a truly bad thing for you to move outYe Ying stared at Zhang Yu.The previous Zhang Yu would never say that. He always sided with her.Yet, now, he thought it wasn't a bad thing for her to move out.Did he think that she was reluctant to part with the wealth of the Ye Family?I just can't bear to part with Papa and Mama.I understand. But, even if you move out, you can still go back and see them when you have time.You don't understand, Ye Wei hates me to the core. I am an eyesore for her. She won't let me go back to see Papa and MamaWhen you miss Uncle and Auntie and want to go home, you can just pick a time when they're around. Ye Wei can't drive you away at that time. Or, you can invite Uncle and Auntie for a meal outside. Zhang Yu brainstormed, And, Ye Wei has a solid reason for not wanting you to come back, she treated you as a thief who robbed her family. She has an innate dislike towards you, it can't be erased in one or two days. That's why I said that moving out is actually not a bad thing for you. In your current situation, taking a step back is the best way to move forward, don't you think so?Ye Ying's mind buzzed.Zhang Yu was speaking up for Ye Wei.Was the person in front of her really Zhang Yu?After the trip to the Chen Family, it was not only her brother that changed, even Zhang Yu had changed.Zhang Yu convinced her, Well. Don't think too much about it. It's all been said and done. Since you have moved out, you should live a good life and the first step is to take care of yourself, you hear me?Ye Ying felt she was dumped with ice water.Yeah. I understand. Thank you. It's late. You go back, I'll take care of myself.Zhang Yu sensed Ye Ying's opposition, but he didn't know how to persuade Ye Ying. Seeing that it was getting late, he could only comfort her with a few more words before leaving.Ye Ying was all alone in the empty room.Ye Wei's threat, as well as Ye Tao's ruthless indifference when he sent her away, and Zhang Yu's care for Ye Wei.It all made her heart in pain.She wiped her tears and told herself not to cry.One day, they would know how rotten Ye Wei was.Wang Hui also wanted to cry at this moment.She could hardly believe her ears.She looked at Ye Tao, then at Ye Wei, Is what you just said true?'What's true? Ma, we didn't talk about anything just now. Did you mishear?However, the more Ye Tao acted like this, the more Wang Hui didn't believe him.She knew Ye Tao's character. She could see that he was hiding something. She trembled from her erupting emotions, You still want to lie to me? Explain it clearly! What's going on!Ye Tao never imagined they would get caught red-handed and was eager to defend themselves. He sent a glance at Ye Wei, hoping Ye Wei could assist him.But, he should have known better.Ye Wei was not flustered at all, she even asked back, Mama, which part don't you understand? Do you need me to clarify it?Wang Hui was frozen in place.She stuttered and eventually found her voice, Did you drive Yingying to leave the house?'She simply couldn't believe that the Ye Wei before her was the Ye Wei she knew. Was this unfamiliar person the Ye Wei who always call her Mama' sweetly?Ye Wei answered, I asked Gege to choose, it is either me or Meimei that gets to leave the house. In the end, Gege chose me. Mama, I am very happy. This time, Gege chose me.Wang Hui finally got her answer.She wondered why Ye Ying suddenly wanted to leave the house. It turned out the reason was in front of her. She narrowed her eyes at Ye Tao disapprovingly. Ye Tao guiltily rubbed his neck, I'm sorry.'.Wang Hui: How can you guys do this?!Why can't I? Ye Wei was unfazed, Gege has made a choice once, and I just asked him to make another choice. What's wrong with that? Mama, didn't you also do this multiple choice question back then? I remember that the choice you choose at that time was not me. Back then, you guys could do that, so why couldn't you now?Wang Hui was questioned. She could see the resentment and grudge Ye Wei held in her eyes, I WeBack then, what did you guys choose?WeMn? Cat got your tounge?Ye Wei blinked, leaning closer to indicate she was all ears.Wang Hui was unable to answer.Could she say that she wanted everything to remain the same because she couldn't bear to look at Ye Ying so sad? She didn't want to change the current situation, so she chose Ye Ying over her?Back then, they felt there was nothing wrong with making that choice, but thinking back on it right now, the choice they made was such a cold-blooded, cruel choice.Even more, they now knew the kind of life Ye Wei was living, and what kind of future she would likely lead because they abandoned her on that day.She knew her mistake. But, under Ye Wei's aggressive questioning, Wang Hui couldn't muster the courage to say an empty apology. She really didn't expect Ye Wei to hate Ye Ying so much, and Ye Wei seemed to hate her too.This knowledge made a pang in her heart.Her daughter, her own flesh and blood, actually hated her?Her daughter hated them so much that she threatened Ye Tao with Ye Shicheng's life.I am your motherYe Wei burst out laughing, My mother? Just because I call you Mama, you really regard yourself as my mother?Let me tell you this, in my whole life, never have ever I seen a mother who can abandon her own flesh and blood without even a glance.You think for yourself, are you worthy?
