CHAPTER 32 CAN I GO OUT!
Ye Zhibai’s arrival completely changed the atmosphere.
Even Guang Yu, who had followed invisibly, found the sudden shift in mood quite astonishing.
Just a moment ago, the tension had been palpable.
How did it suddenly become a warm and harmonious family scene?
By the way, their harmonious father, Ye Qinghe, didn’t dare to step inside and speak.
This villa was a “forbidden zone” set by Jun’er, exclusive to Jun’er and Zhibai. No one else could step in.
Ye Zhibai wasn’t impolite.
She took Ye Zhiyun outside the house and stood by the fence; it felt more natural to talk there.
Ye Zhiyun pondered for a moment whether to tell Ye Zhibai about her troubling matter.
After thinking about it, she decided to go ahead.
If she didn’t speak up, they might continue arguing, and it would be endless.
“Sorry, sister, for disturbing your rest. Here’s the thing… I originally planned to take leave today and tomorrow to stay home and take care of you, help you get more familiar with the house, and enjoy the manor’s scenery. But just now, Dad suddenly said that I have to go to school to give some speech! Isn’t that absurd? Anyone can give that speech, and I’ve already taken leave in advance!”
“Jun’er, you’re just venting. Can anyone give that speech?” Ye Qinghe, though responding, lacked confidence, as he never dared to shout at his two daughters.
He could only reason with them bit by bit: “You’re the top student in your grade, the student council president, and let’s not forget that our family funded the construction of that school! The college entrance exams are less than a week away. You should at least make an appearance at school these two days.”
Ye Zhibai quickly summarized the key points.
Forget about the titles “top student” and “student council president”; Zhibai wasn’t surprised that Jun’er was excellent enough to have those titles.
The main point was…
Our family funded the construction of the school?!
That’s incredibly exaggerated!
Isn’t Qihai No. 1 High School the best private high school in the city?
Ye Zhibai shivered inwardly, not daring to join the conversation between these two powerhouses.
Ye Zhiyun, holding Zhibai’s arm, looked rather displeased as she glanced at the stones on the ground and gently kicked one away.
She sighed softly. With her sister by her side, she felt a bit more at ease to speak.
“Hey… Dad, I’m about to go to university. I’m not unreasonable. I know I should make an appearance, but it’s not absolutely necessary, right? Is this really that urgent? Can’t I give the speech in a few days?”
“It really is that urgent. Plans can’t keep up with changes… You… Hmm? Look, here they come.”
After Ye Qinghe sighed deeply, the two sisters heard the rapid footsteps on the gravel path not far away.
A maid ran over at an incredible speed, waving her arm as she approached!
From a distance, she shouted.
“Director Ye! The principal of Qihai No. 1 High School called and said that if the second young lady doesn’t come out, today’s college entrance exam mobilization meeting will be a complete disaster! All their students will be devastated!”
“Report back and continue to investigate!”
“Yes!”
The maid made a sudden stop, turned around, and ran back to continue her investigation.
Ye Zhibai could truly feel the desperation of the principal when he called.
“Do you understand now?” Ye Qinghe was also quite helpless. “Jun’er, the school really needs you, especially now with the college entrance exams approaching. Your presence will help stabilize everyone. Zhibai will be at home, and I’ll have the maids take care of her. It’s just a morning; there won’t be any problems.”
“……”
It was clear that Ye Zhijun didn’t want to go.
She clung tightly to Ye Zhibai’s arm. After finally reuniting with her sister, she didn’t want to waste a single second.
Ye Zhibai’s health hadn’t fully recovered yet, so Ye Zhijun couldn’t take her to school.
The thought of not seeing her sister for even a morning was too long and too painful.
The situation had reached an impasse.
—They needed someone to break the deadlock.
And Ye Zhibai was the one to break it!
“Jun’er… you should go to school. I’ll be fine.”
“Sister?”
“It’s just a morning. I can manage on my own.”
Oh no, there’s also a fox to keep me company.
Ye Zhiyun was stunned for a moment after hearing this…
Her eyes quickly filled with tears!
“Boohoo…! Sister! You don’t have to sacrifice yourself like this for me!”
“?!”
What am I sacrificing?!
I’m just going to nap at home!
Ye Zhiyun, choking up, even explained why she was grateful: “Sister is willing to stay home alone and be lonely so that I won’t be troubled… I… I really don’t know what to say! Sister, all I can say is, I love you!”
Don’t just confess to me out of the blue!
In my previous life, no girl ever confessed to me. You’re making me look like a fool, you know that!
Ye Qinghe blinked in surprise.
He couldn’t believe that Zhibai, who never voiced her opinions, actually persuaded Jun’er!
Moreover, Ye Qinghe saw hope.
“So… Jun’er, your decision is?”
“I’ll go to school.” She wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, her gaze unusually firm! “Since my sister has sacrificed so much for me, I must be decisive. Otherwise, I’d be letting down my sister’s heartfelt intentions! Dad, have the maid bring the car around. I’ll change into my school uniform and leave in ten minutes!”
“Alright!”
Ye Zhibai had only said one sentence the whole time…
Yet now, both Ye Zhiyun and Ye Qinghe were looking at her with such grateful eyes, leaving her utterly confused!
In her mind, Zhibai even heard Guang Yu’s playful voice directly transmitted.
“Hahaha, I’m dying of laughter, just look, human! Didn’t I say you have a high status in this household? Next time, remember to say, ‘Get a soft bed for the family cat too.’ It might just come true!”
Get lost! You opportunistic fox, always looking to profit!
Boohoo, I just want to use my status to buy myself a couple of water cups!
…
The matter was resolved easily yet also in a very complex way.
Ten minutes later, Jun’er returned to her room and changed into her Qihai No. 1 High School uniform, which made Zhibai’s eyes light up again.
Yesterday, she was too tired to properly appreciate Jun’er’s uniform look. But seeing it now…
A peerless beauty, that’s what she was.
The black and white uniform, with a small blue bow tie at the chest and satin ribbon trim on the hem of the skirt.
Her long black hair flowed over the uniform’s shoulders, creating a natural harmony.
The most striking feature, however, was the way Jun’er’s perfect legs were accentuated by black over-the-knee socks! For this, Ye Zhibai had to give a big thumbs up!
Ye Zhiyun took only a piece of bread from the dining table and ate it as quickly as possible, then reluctantly walked over to Ye Zhibai, who was sitting on the sofa.
She knelt down slightly, holding Ye Zhibai’s hand and instructing her.
“So… Sister, make sure to stay home and not go out. Wait for me to come back. Although it sounds strict… I won’t allow you to go out when I’m not with you… After all, I don’t want to see anything like what happened before ever again…”
As she said this, Ye Zhiyun’s eyes were filled with sadness and worry.
The “thing from before” referred to the accident and ended up in a vegetative state.
Ye Zhibai nodded. “Okay.”
This was to reassure her.
“Good! As long as you understand, Sister. I’ve arranged for twenty-seven maids to patrol around the villa. If anything happens, they’ll notify me immediately, so don’t worry!”
“?!”
Wait, then why did you tell me not to go out in the first place?
Even if I wanted to go out, how could I possibly manage with all that security!
