CHAPTER 49 WE’VE ARRIVED
Remembering Yun’er swinging the stick like a deity descending to earth, Ye Zhibai shivered.
Ugh, say no more.
This wasn’t just a spur-of-the-moment thing for Yun’er; this was long-standing resentment against Lin Zihan!
These issues were minor in comparison.
Ye Zhibai wasn’t very interested in how the Lin family’s business collapsed. She wouldn’t understand even if someone explained it to her.
A long-time pauper, understanding such matters is very blue~
On the contrary, Ye Zhibai was more interested in what she had just witnessed.
The root of all evil—why was Lin Zihan wearing an eye patch? Could it be that she has Chuunibyou?
Ye Zhibai leaned closer to Guang Yu, squishing the poor fox’s face against the window!
This way, she could put some distance between herself and Yun’er.
There was no other choice. Being too close was a bit overwhelming for Ye Zhibai.
Yun’er’s softer marshmallows pressing against her own slightly smaller ones, combined with the car’s occasional swaying, created an odd sensation.
Guang Yu: You high and mighty one! Bumping into me doesn’t faze you, huh!
“Yun’er, did you notice Lin Zihan’s bangs earlier?”
“Ah… I did. Sister, why are you still talking about her… By the way, why did you suddenly sit so far away? Coming over here is not…”
“No, I’m just curious. I saw she was wearing an eye patch and had such long bangs covering it. Do you know anything about it?”
Ye Zhibai, master of deflection.
Let’s discuss this first and not the seating arrangement, okay!
Not being able to hug her sister, Yun’er felt a wave of disappointment.
But she would strive to satisfy her sister’s curiosity!
She leaned back, her black hair spreading out on the seat.
Yun’er looked up at the starry roof of the sports car, a bit unsure of where to start.
“Lin Zihan… Sister, let me be frank. According to her, she can’t see out of her left eye, so she wears an eye patch to cover it.”
Eh…?
Ye Zhibai’s heart skipped a beat.
As someone who’s had her share of misfortune, Ye Zhibai couldn’t bear hearing about others’ misfortunes!
But the topic had already been brought up, and there’s no turning back now.
Ye Zhiyun didn’t want to discuss these matters, nor did she want to burden her sister with them.
So, the knowledgeable maid took over the explanation.
“Young Miss, I’m not sure if discussing this will affect your mood. But if you want to know, please listen.”
“About five years ago, Lin Zihan’s father couldn’t bear the pressure of the company’s bankruptcy, nor the ridicule of relatives and friends. The family was full of conflicts. After paying off the debts, he chose to divorce his wife, left with nothing, and abandoned the family, fleeing from everything.”
“…Was there any special reason?”
“No, just family conflicts.”
“……”
To put it simply, that father just abandoned his wife and child and ran away?!
Unbelievable!
Perhaps Ye Zhibai, who didn’t have parents in her past life, isn’t qualified to judge this matter.
But she had to say…
Having a family is a blessing…
It’s the most important, irreplaceable bottom line.
Ye Zhibai suddenly felt a bit heavy-hearted.
She yanked a handful of Guangyu’s fur, hidden from Yun’er’s view, to relieve some pressure!
“So… you said her left eye can’t see? Is that…?”
Yun’er looked out the window, resting her chin on her hand as she replied.
“That’s what Lin Zihan said. She started wearing an eye patch in middle school. According to her, it was during the time her company went bankrupt and her father ran away. The mental pressure was too great; she cried every day, and eventually, her left eye went blind from crying.”
“Really… can’t see?”
“We’re not sure, but she did change her image after that… Sister, you saw her bangs, right? She didn’t look like that before. During her bratty phase, she had straight bangs.”
“……”
Confirmed.
It’s not Chunibyo.
But this is way heavier than Chunibyo!
Ye Zhibai had been wondering how Lin Zihan could change so much in just a few years. But if she’d experienced such family upheaval… it was enough to cause a complete transformation in anyone’s character.
The maid, holding the steering wheel tightly, sighed as she recalled those events from a few years ago.
“Ah… Miss Lin Zihan truly is a pitiable child. Born into a great family, she was used to being proud, but at her highest point, she had to change her lifestyle and get used to being an ordinary person. She’s a mixed-race child; her mother is from Northern Europe. Now, it’s just her and her mother, relying on the leftover funds to run a small flower shop, barely making ends meet.”
So, she’s of mixed race… No wonder Ye Zhibai thought her facial features seemed half local and half foreign, yet perfectly harmonious and exuding a distinguished aura.
With that, Ye Zhibai understood Lin Zihan’s life story up to now. She really was a pitiful person.
Ye Zhibai shrank back a little, whispering to Guangyu beside her, “Guangyu, did you hear that? Life is full of suffering; we need to enjoy it while we can.”
“Mmm mmm mmm mmm!” (Enjoy what?! Let go of me! Stop squeezing!)
Do you have to enjoy life by bullying a fox?! No, a god!
Maybe Ye Zhiyun noticed the deep sympathy in Ye Zhibai’s eyes.
Zhiyun scooted closer on the seat, leaning against Ye Zhibai, offering her the warmth of family.
Very close, very tight.
Guangyu: Mmm mmm mmm?! (Doubling the pressure! What’s this about?!)
The car is so big, why are you all squeezing together! This is ridiculous!
This time, Ye Zhibai didn’t dodge.
After hearing Lin Zihan’s story and considering their destination, she might have remembered the long, difficult time when she had no one to rely on in her previous life.
Zhiyun closed her eyes, leaning her head on Ye Zhibai’s shoulder, her voice calm, as if narrating.
“Sister… we don’t need to feel sadness or sympathy for that girl. She hurt you before. She called you mute, laughed at you for not being able to speak. Maybe you think she was just a child back then and didn’t know better… But her words have always been a thorn in my side, causing real harm.”
“We’re not heartless. When she opened the flower shop and needed money for eye treatment, the Ye family provided humanitarian aid. We don’t owe her anything; we’ve even helped her.”
“Today, she suddenly appeared, acting all familiar with you. Isn’t that strange? Maybe you’re kind and think she’s trying to make amends for her past actions. Maybe she is. But people have many sides… How can you be sure she’s not just trying to gain your sympathy to get an opportunity to make a comeback?”
“She may have such ambition, and no one can say anything about that. But if she’s trying to use you for it, hehe… that’s a fool’s dream! I will never allow it, Sister. Do you understand what I’m saying?”
Ye Zhibai turned her head and first glanced at Guangyu, who was nearly squashed. Then she turned back, blinked her eyes, and uttered two simple words.
“Understood.”
“Mmm, as long as you understand! You need to be cautious of others. You’re so smart, Sister; I’m sure you get it!”
“……”
Understand what?!
Zhiyun seemed to have just spewed a bunch of profound truths!
Ye Zhibai understood them, but… she was just feeling sentimental about herself!
You suddenly throw out all these deep truths, and while they make sense, I wasn’t even thinking that far!
Alright, I get it. Be cautious when dealing with Lin Zihan, keep my guard up. Easy enough!
But… Ye Zhibai had to wonder if she’d even have another chance to meet that pitiable girl, given how closely Zhiyun was watching her.
Just as Ye Zhibai’s mind was racing and Guangyu was about to be squashed flat…
The car began to slow down.
Ye Zhibai caught a glimpse outside the window.
Her heart skipped a beat.
The maid slowly pressed the brake, and as the car came to a stop, she turned around to remind them.
“Miss, Second Miss, we’ve arrived at the destination you set in the navigation earlier: Qicheng Apartments.”
