CHAPTER 157: 156: SAME PATH (FIFTH UPDATE) REQUESTING MONTHLY TICKETS

Ye He Ping heard his daughter wanted to go back to their old home and wanted to oppose the idea, but when she said it was to burn paper for her mother, he found himself unable to voice his disapproval. He understood his daughter was looking for an excuse, so she wouldn’t be criticized for not celebrating the New Year at home.

Ye He Ping felt a mix of emotions, indescribable discomfort, but at that moment, the boss brought the noodles and was glad to see Ye Ling, "This girl hasn’t been here for a few months and looks thinner."

"Uncle, it’s your noodles that brought me here. I’m greedy for growth now, even if I eat meat every day, I won’t gain weight." Ye Ling joked with a smile.

The old man laughed and went back to bring more noodles.

Ye He Ping felt even more uncomfortable, "Come home for the weekend break, I’ll let your mom cook something good for you."

Afraid of his daughter’s refusal, "I’ll take you back to school after dinner."

Just one meal wouldn’t cause any trouble.

Ye Ling still shook her head in refusal, "Dad, I eat well at school, Grandma left me money and I still have quite a bit left. I think if I save tight, it’ll be enough for high school fees. You don’t need to worry about me here. If I really need something, I’ll definitely tell you."

She urged, "Let’s eat quickly, the noodles will taste bad if they’re mushy."

After saying that, she started eating quickly herself, compared to the porridge and buns for the past few months, these noodles were definitely a delicacy for Ye Ling. With chili oil sprinkled, her forehead was sweaty after eating.

Meanwhile, Ji Hong and the other four had already left. Ye Ling ate while talking to her father, sharing what had been going on at school over the past few months, and asked about his affairs, hearing that the army was showing signs of promotion.

Ye Ling couldn’t help thinking about when the chief asked her mother to be a matchmaker in her past life, and her mother introduced her to Shen Bin. However, by then she had already been working for two years, just turned eighteen. Counting back, there were still two years from the past event, not knowing whether her rebirth caused things to advance.

After dinner, Ye Ling was escorted back to school by her father. Watching him leave far, she entered the dormitory, seeing Zhang Zhenlian also there, sitting on Wan Li’s bed with Wang Xiaohong. Seeing Ye Ling come in, they greeted her.

"Ye Ling, you’re heading home this winter, let’s go together," Zhang Zhenlian didn’t seem uncomfortable overhearing Ye Ling’s conversation with her father during dinner.

Ye Ling tightened her brow and replied softly, "My ticket is bought by my dad, I don’t know if we can buy them together; it’s hard to say."

During the New Year, train tickets are tight, often unavailable. Ye Ling’s father could get tickets through connections, anyone could figure. Zhang Zhenlian insisting to travel together, Ye Ling didn’t believe she had no purpose.

Zhang Zhenlian was disappointed, "Yeah, I hadn’t thought of that."

Wang Xiaohong interjected, "Ye Ling, your dad seems like an educated man, since he could get me a ticket, why not get one for Zhang Zhenlian and Si Daochen too? It’s just a matter of asking, being from the same village, wouldn’t it be nice to help out?"

Zhang Zhenlian looked at Ye Ling expectantly.

Seeing the dormitory people also listening intently, Ye Ling smiled faintly, "Wang Xiaohong, you said my dad is educated. How could he have any ability? I said my dad bought me tickets, never mentioned asking someone or using connections, just ordinary tickets, having a seat is good, without a seat, I stand. Speaking further, even if my dad wanted to ask someone, I wouldn’t agree. I can’t let my dad bow to others."

Wang Xiaohong was speechless.

Zhang Zhenlian quickly explained to avoid Wang Xiaohong’s anger, "Yeah, Uncle Ye wouldn’t do such things, Xiaohong misunderstood, Ye Ling don’t take it to heart."

"Words from unrelated people, I won’t take them to heart, otherwise, I’d only hurt myself, and it’s not worth it." Ye Ling replied indifferently, not minding Wang Xiaohong’s changing expression, pulling the curtain on her bed.

Trying to trick her into jumping into a trap, they really took her for a fool.

As for the invisible ones in the room, Shao Guangli and Wan Li, Ye Ling thought not necessary to blame them, yet seeing their coldness displeased her. Back when Zhang Zhenlian was bullied, she stood up for her, but now going against Ye Ling herself with those who bullied her before, Ye Ling would not spare someone so ungrateful.

Zhang Zhenlian looked guilty whispering apologies to Wang Xiaohong, who waved her hand, "It’s not your fault, just some people are too arrogant. I want to see how long she can be complacent?"

After speaking, she glared at Ye Ling’s bed curtain.

Ye Ling did not tolerate her, directly pulling the curtain open, "Who are you talking about?"

Wang Xiaohong froze, she didn’t expect Ye Ling to take this seriously, now being glared at, instinctively guilty, "Not talking about you."

"Better not be talking about me," Ye Ling sneered, "I’m making it clear today, I don’t provoke, but if others provoke me, I’ll return it tenfold."

Wang Xiaohong knew Zhang Linong and others backed Ye Ling now, being openly humiliated by Ye Ling she didn’t dare retort anymore, until Ye Ling pulled the curtain closed, then biting her lips dragged Zhang Zhenlian out, while Shao Guangli signaled Wan Li, meaning see, it’s right not to meddle?

Wan Li returned to her bed quietly; seeing Ye Ling being marginalized every time she wanted to help, but avoided offending everyone, alongside Shao Guangli often pulling her back, each time just watched coldly. Wan Li understood deep down, like this, they’ll only drift further from Ye Ling, evident from Ye Ling’s gaze at them.

Soon the final exams arrived, Ye Ling received her father’s sent train ticket the day before, even a sleeper berth. Ye He Ping came in the company vehicle, hurriedly left due to business. The exams spanned two days, on the second day Ye Ling finished early, returned to the dormitory to pack, her train was scheduled after five in the afternoon. Tidying up her bed, she set off to the station, only to see Zhang Linong, Zhao Guodong, and Wang Ping waiting outside the gate. Ye Ling curled her lips slightly, Wang Ping took the luggage from her.

"How did you know I was leaving?"

"Saw your dad deliver the ticket that day." Zhang Linong walked casually, hands in his pockets.

Upon reaching the train station, Zhao Guodong suddenly asked, "Can you manage alone at the old home?"

They hadn’t spoken for a semester, Ye Ling looked at his tight-lipped expression after speaking, clearly he had taken care of her this semester, becoming more reserved, finally decided to forgive him, "I’ll be fine."

But whether they’re still friends depends on Zhao Guodong’s subsequent actions, if he remains the same, then there’s nothing more to say. (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to vote and recommend it on Qidian (qidian.com), your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile readers, please visit m.qidian.com.)