CHAPTER 527: 506: TOUGHNESS (SECOND UPDATE)

Amid Aunt Xiang’s exclamation, there was no sound of a slap, and Ye Ling, who had raised her hand intending to grasp the falling hand, didn’t let it down. Looking up, she saw her father standing in front of her, tightly holding onto her mother’s hand that was about to strike.

"Bai Xue, you should stop this too. Whether I marry someone or not has nothing to do with you. We are divorced, and it has even less to do with Ye Ling. Ye Ling is right; you don’t need to hit her. Aren’t you just angry about my remarriage? If you’re angry, direct it at me, there’s no need to take it out on the child." After saying this, Ye He Ping forcefully released the hand he was holding.

Bai Xue stumbled back two steps before regaining her balance, looking at Ye He Ping with disbelief. Then she laughed, and the laugh made others feel uncomfortable, as if it wasn’t a normal person laughing. No one in the living room said anything until Bai Xue stopped laughing, her gaze turning cold as she looked at Ye He Ping.

"It seems you really have forgotten the old love for the new. Before, how would you, Ye He Ping, dare to be so tough with me? Now that you have someone new, you don’t even care about the many years of our relationship." Bai Xue said flatly, yet her tone and demeanor made it seem as though she was the one being wronged.

"You don’t need to make a fuss, just like Lingzi said, you can also find someone to remarry, and no one will stop you. We are divorced; from now on, we each live our own lives, and there’s no need to interfere with each other." Ye He Ping did not feel guilty, "Bai Xue, consider all those years we’ve been together, were there any joyful moments? I can’t remember any now. I didn’t think much back then, so you decided everything in the family. Nothing significant did happen; life was good. But now that I think about it, it’s because my mother didn’t move to the city. Look at me, as a son, leaving my old mother in the countryside while enjoying the city life myself, neglecting my daughter. The so-called family happiness back then was built on that. Thinking back, I only feel guilty and full of a sense of sin, that’s why I don’t dare to recall it."

Ye He Ping’s voice choked with emotion, "Now, standing in front of everyone, I’m not afraid anymore. If it weren’t for my indecisiveness, following your advice, how could I have driven my mom to her death? I’m just a sinner."

The only outsider present was Aunt Xiang, and with Ye He Ping speaking so loudly, even Ye Zhenfen inside the bedroom could hear. Previously, this matter was only known within the family; no one would speak of it outside. Bai Xue wouldn’t want to be burdened with such a reputation, and Ye He Ping found it hard to mention. He feared people would despise him for a lifetime if they found out, but now he doesn’t care anymore. He doesn’t want to carry this burden forever. Speaking it out also lets everyone point fingers at him, to remind him never to commit such an error again.

Bai Xue was also stunned by Ye He Ping’s actions, stammering, "You... what nonsense are you talking about? Clearly, it was your mom’s poor health, how was that my fault? I simply asked you to bring your mom to the city, how did that force her to her death? Don’t push the blame onto me."

"If you haven’t done anything wrong, there’s no need to fear ghosts knocking at your door. You have nothing to fear. It’s my fault, so I don’t blame you, I only blame myself." Ye He Ping wore a mocking smile, which looked particularly glaring in Bai Xue’s eyes.

"Ye He Ping, don’t divert the topic. You’re remarrying now, why bring the person here to make everyone laugh at me? I won’t cling to you if you don’t want me, but you don’t have to be so mean." Bai Xue, lacking reason, was trying hard to find one.

Ye He Ping saw through her guilt at once, "Bai Xue, you should leave now, and don’t come here to Lingzi’s place to make trouble. You’re not a qualified mother. You’ve never cared for her, only made her embarrassed, and even hurt her feelings. I also admit I’m not a qualified father, failing to let her live peacefully. I’ve also heard from Lingzi about Ye Qian. Ye Qian was raised by you. Think about it: after all that happened, does it bring you any pride? You didn’t guide her on the right path, only came up with devious thoughts. Your current state is her future if you truly care for Ye Qian, go back and advise her to live life properly."

"Ye He Ping, you have no conscience." Bai Xue, seeing Ye He Ping’s cold and icy attitude, knew that no matter how she caused a scene, he would no longer tolerate her as before.

Thinking that there was now another woman by his side, Bai Xue’s heart ached uncontrollably. The man who was supposed to be hers belonged to someone else now, and with all the recent happenings, if there was a man by her side, would she have to face everything alone?

The more she thought about it, the sadder she became. Bai Xue pointed at Ye He Ping, cursed, then covered her face, squatting on the ground, crying.

Ye He Ping no longer paid attention to her but looked apologetically at Aunt Xiang, "I’m really sorry for letting you witness such a scene."

Aunt Xiang, in her fifties, waved her hand quickly, "It’s alright, it’s alright. I’ll go to the kitchen to prepare dinner."

Previously having no chance to leave, she seized the opportunity, knowing staying would only embarrass the Ye Family further.

Ye He Ping looked at his wife, "Xiaoqiao, are you okay?"

His gaze fell upon the two red marks on one side of his wife’s face.

Liu Xiaoqiao shook her head, "I’m fine."

Looking worriedly at Bai Xue, who was crouching and crying, she said, "You should try and persuade her, after all, you two were once married."

"No..."

Before Ye He Ping could finish his sentence, Bai Xue had already jumped up, pointing at Liu Xiaoqiao, and cursed, "You shameless woman, stop pretending to be nice here. I, Bai Xue, don’t need your pity. The road ahead is long, and no one knows who will have the last laugh. Don’t rejoice too soon."

After spitting at Liu Xiaoqiao, Bai Xue left angrily.

Finally, the living room quieted. Ye Ling walked over to close the door, just in time to see the concerned face of the security guard standing at the entrance, understanding the situation, she reassured, "This isn’t your fault, you can go back."

The security guard then left.

In the living room, Ye He Ping looked helplessly at his wife, "That’s just how she is. Don’t take what she says to heart. Endure a few more days, and we’ll go back to our hometown."

Not taking it seriously, Liu Xiaoqiao smiled, "I’m okay. I don’t know her, after all. Being cursed by someone unfamiliar doesn’t matter. I’m just worried you’re upset, as long as you’re fine. Try to talk to Lingzi too; it’s not really my place to say much."

Liu Xiaoqiao wanted to comfort him, but since one was the biological father and the other the biological mother, it would seem like she was trying to create discord if she spoke up.

Ye He Ping understood what she meant and smiled, "You don’t need to think too much, Lingzi isn’t that kind of person."

The two didn’t say much more because Ye Zhenfen exited the bedroom holding her grandson. Seeing Bai Xue had left, even though she had a lot of dissatisfaction, she didn’t say anything, fearing Ye Ling might overthink.