CHAPTER 574: CHAPTER 346: ANALYSIS

"Looking at the time, it’s nearly nine o’clock," Luo Ye nudged Ye Xuan, "You should get going, in case someone is looking for you and it causes a delay."

"I’ve informed Captain Jiang, I’ll go back at half-past ten, he will call me if there’s anything..." Ye Xuan chuckled and pinched her nose tip, "Little thing, why are you in such a hurry to shoo me away? Is someone coming over, and you don’t want me to know?"

Luo Ye playfully nodded her tiny head, "You’re really smart. I actually made plans with a handsome guy, isn’t it bad if you stay and spoil my rendezvous? Hurry up and go, hurry up..."

"Really?" Ye Xuan rolled on top of her, holding her tender cheeks, forcing her to look straight at him, "Spill it, who did you make plans with?"

"Get off, annoying..." Luo Ye blushed as she pushed him, honestly confessing, "It was you that I made plans with. I dare not mess up, now get off, please, quickly..."

Ye Xuan deliberately grabbed her hands and held them in place, lightly licking her lips, "I’ll get off, but only if you kiss me willingly."

"No!" Luo Ye struggled with her hands and feet flailing, "Hurry up, otherwise, I’ll have to use force. Do you really want a needle in your eye?"

Ye Xuan quickly flipped off and closed his eyes without speaking for a while.

Luo Ye curiously propped up half of her body and blew on his face, then blew again... noticing his thick eyelashes tremble but his eyes remained shut, she poked him suspiciously, "Are you mad? Don’t be so petty, right?"

Ye Xuan’s voice was husky, "You... you struggled so fiercely..." He paused awkwardly, hesitated a moment, then took her hand and placed it somewhere that made her quickly pull back as if scalded, her cheeks instantly flushing like cooked shrimp. She lightly coughed, "Ah... I forgot... hehe..."

Indeed, she had forgotten. He was at an age filled with vigorous energy, and being so close, with all her playful struggling as a mutually attracted couple, it would be strange if he had no reaction. With a cough, one could surmise it might need some serious checking out.

Ye Xuan moved up slightly, leaning back against the headboard, his large hand enveloping her into his embrace, "Ye’er, I’m really sorry about mom’s attitude."

Luo Ye glanced up at him, "Did she go to you for confirmation?"

"Yes, she asked me, and I told her the truth. In fact, she already knew in her heart that Qiao Xiaowan was lying. But subconsciously, she always tries to find faults with Ye’er to trouble me..." Ye Xuan sighed, "This matter, it’s also my dad’s and my responsibility. When she was being unreasonable in the past, we only thought she was making needless accusations without seriously talking to her. After years of self-inducing thoughts, it’s hard for her to change her mindset suddenly.

Ye’er, let’s give her some time. After all, she’s my mother, and it’s her inherent nature. Her unhappiness in life has all been due to her personality. I hope, my persuasion isn’t too late, and hopefully, mom and dad can have a happy life in their later years."

"I understand." Luo Ye tenderly stroked his cheek and murmured, "Ye Xuan, you carry too much. Everyone thinks you have achieved what you have today because of your exceptional talents, intelligence, efforts, and the family’s strong support. Of course, I used to think so too.

But after getting to know you, I realized there’s another reason that no one knows about. You were raised by your aunt, and seeing her being bullied by Aunt, you subconsciously wanted to stand up for her, and indeed, you did.

As for your biggest reason for staying away from women, it’s the conflicts between your aunt and Second Aunt, and the relationship between your aunt and your uncle, which, while making you despise them, also triggered a subconscious self-protection against girls with similar traits to them.

However, this drawback is my fortune—otherwise, other girls would have long taken you away. Am I right in my analysis?"

Ye Xuan propped himself up, staring intently at her, "Ye’er, sometimes I feel, you are really too clever, almost frighteningly so. Luckily, you never use your cleverness against people close to you."

Luo Ye patted his forehead, her eyes full of compassion, "You, taking on the burdens of uncle as well, aren’t you tired?"

"To be honest, I almost forgot about those initial intentions, I got used to it." Ye Xuan sighed quietly, "Are you trying to say, perhaps, I applied too much effort in the wrong direction?"

"Not exactly, without those efforts, you wouldn’t be who you are today. However, both you and uncle overlooked the mental support for aunt.

Frankly speaking, I don’t like aunt’s personality—too self-pitying, lacking confidence, and easily swayed. However, she is a pitiable woman.

The love and care from a husband and son can give a woman tremendous courage to face everything. It’s never too late to mend, and I genuinely hope that in the future, I won’t have to deal with a mother-in-law who forces a smile to please me."

Ye Xuan affectionately tweaked her nose, "I’ve also realized this issue recently. Ye’er, you’re like a psychologist. I’ll work hard at it."

Luo Ye smiled sweetly, "That’s my way. You see, I don’t like to unreasonably please my future mother-in-law. I’m glad you don’t mind."

"Silly girl!" Ye Xuan completely embraced her, feeling a light and clear joy in his heart, feeling understood was truly wonderful!

Luo Ye played with his fingers, "In the future, if there’s anything troubling you, just tell me. Don’t keep it bottled up, it’s not good for your health.

At your position, some words and matters indeed can’t easily be discussed with outsiders. From now on, let me be your ’trash bin,’ and of course, you’ll be mine too."

"Um."

"Does it feel especially good to have me accompany you?"

"Yes."

The two of them whispered to each other and gradually dozed off.

At 10:30, Ye Xuan opened his eyes on time, looking at the sweet sleeping face in his arms, feeling a warm softness surge in his heart. He quietly got out of bed, hesitated for a moment, gently unzipped her clothes, helped her take off her coat, pulled up the blanket over her, gave a gentle kiss on her forehead, opened the room door, and quietly slipped out.

In the darkness, Luo Ye’s lips curled up into a sweet smile. Although he was quietly bustling about, with her alertness, how could she not notice?

A "click" sounded particularly clear in the quiet night.

The faintly discernible footsteps moved towards her bed. Luo Ye suddenly sat up, flipped to the inner side of the bed, turned on the light switch, and darted to a safe position.

Ye Qingzhu stared at her dumbfounded, mouth agape for a long moment before closing it: "Ye’er, you ... you’re even more vigilant than our daily intensive training, it’s unbelievable!"

Luo Ye glared at her and climbed back onto the bed, "Why sneak around? Luckily, I didn’t throw my needle, or else you’d have been out of luck if you got hurt."

"I’ve been busy all day and didn’t have time to find you. Knowing my brother would come to see you, I took a quick nap before coming here, only to see my brother leaving your place just now." Ye Qingzhu looked her up and down, her expression quite teasing.

"I knew you were up to no good." Luo Ye glanced at her sidelong, "Tell me, how are things going with Doctor Zhong? You’ve got to be generous, don’t sideline your matchmaker."

"Our relationship is pretty much confirmed. I reported it to Grandpa, he had no objections, and no objections mean he agrees. The Zhong Family is also quite satisfied." Ye Qingzhu sat beside the bed pinching Luo Ye’s cheek, "Sister-in-law, what were you and my brother up to just now?"

"Just chatting!" Luo Ye spread her hands, looking normal.

Ye Qingzhu frowned, staring at Luo Ye’s mouth, "Why are your lips swollen? Were you bitten by a pig?"

"You were the one bitten by a pig, annoying!" Luo Ye pushed her lightly, "How come you are so different from when we first met?"

Ye Qingzhu took off her shoes, sat on the bed cross-legged, "Ever since I walked through that door, you’ve seen a different side of me. Do you want me to wear a mask around you?"

Luo Ye scooted over and sat cross-legged as well, "Did you specifically come to talk about Qiao Xiaowan, or about your Second Aunt?"

"Smart!" Ye Qingzhu praised, "Indeed deserve to be my sister-in-law, but hearing you say that, I feel there’s nothing much to convince you about. With your cleverness, you should see through Qiao Xiaowan’s tricks and understand Second Aunt’s thoughts. I believe you can handle it well; I won’t say more. By the way, I didn’t see your program during the rehearsal, aren’t you performing?"

Luo Ye shrugged with regret, "Each student team has only one performance, I was hospitalized for surgery at the time and missed the choir selection, so I’m only in charge of hosting."

"Seeing your skills just now, I knew you’d be efficient. But one thing I find amazing." Ye Qingzhu looked Luo Ye up and down, "Why is it that Great Grandpa can remember you? I grew up right under Great Grandpa’s eyes, and he has completely forgotten me, yet he remembered you after just one meeting and still mentions you every day, it really makes me jealous. "

Luo Ye raised her eyebrows, a smile on her face, "I also find it amazing, it means Great Grandpa and I have a fate."

Ye Qingzhu laughed and patted her head, "Look at you being so proud. By the way, I have some good news to tell you, after New Year’s Day, we’re coming to the A-team for extended training."

Luo Ye’s heart jumped suddenly, "New members of the A-team?"

"Yeah, I mentioned last time, there are six of us, and we will probably be stationed at the A-team for a while, and we might even have a chance to go on missions together."

"Are Qian Ying and Cui Xuetao also coming?"

"Yeah." Ye Qingzhu remembered the cold remarks from the two last time and laughed, "They are a bit jealous, but after spending more time together, they seem alright, speaking thoughtlessly rather than holding grudges and resorting to sneaky tricks behind the back."

"That’s true." Luo Ye smiled lightly, yet her mind was somewhat uneasy. Perhaps some things were destined to happen, this time Qian Ying might encounter Ye Mo right? But for this, she had no reason to interfere, everything had to take its natural course.

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