âTell him what? Weâre divorced! An old man, still troubling a young girl like you? Iâm missing his coat, am I?â
Lady Shen got up after saying these words, âIâll go see what the kitchen has cooked for you. Once youâve eaten, Iâll have someone escort you off the island. Iâm not at ease with a girl leaving at this hour. What sickness does Officer have that it has you so anxious to return?â
âHe has a fever, a high fever thatâs not going away. The remedy that helps his fever is only with me.â
Lady Shen said, âItâs just a high fever. If a grown man canât withstand a minor sickness and needs you to journey home exhausted, does that boy even care for you? If he doesnât care for you, forget him!â
âHe does care for me. I made the decision to come back without telling him first. Granny, please donât misunderstand him.â
âYouâre not even married yet, and already so protective of him. Howâs it going to be when you actually marry into his family? When are we announcing the betrothal? This time, your parents went to the Imperial City. Itâs just right to settle all these betrothal matters. I called your mom yesterday, and she said she hasnât met the in-laws yet? Your father is sick, and they havenât even visited him. This is quite preposterous! Are they not taking you seriously? If they donât value you, then donât marry into their family!â
Lady Shen had watched Ye Xingguang grow up. Xingguang was like her own granddaughter and she couldnât bear to see others neglecting her.
Ye Xingguang felt dejected whenever the topic of betrothal was brought up.
She felt somewhat choked up too. Her future parents-in-law had not visited her sick father, which seemed to upset her parents.
Not to mention her parents, she herself was feeling troubled.
Whatâs with thisâ¦
Forget it, letâs not bring up this annoying matter.
Seeing her remain silent, Lady Shen became even more unhappy. It seemed that the Yeâs family did not truly cherish her adopted granddaughter!
The cook served up a bowl of beef noodles and several dishes for Ye Xingguang. She served them all onto the dining table once they were hot.
Ye Xingguang was starving. She didnât stand on ceremony and gobbled everything up, finally finishing with a satisfying burp.
By the time she was done eating, Lady Shen had arranged a speedboat with a sailor who could navigate them off the island. Before leaving, she stuffed Ye Xingguang with a bunch of snacks to take back to the Imperial City.
Ye Xingguang carried all of it in her hands, âWell, Granny Shen, Iâm off now.â
âYes, go on. Take good care of your dad.â
Ye Xingguang had already walked out of the yard, but she remembered to say to Lady Shen, âGranny Shen, give it some thought. Maybe Mr. Gu could be your companion in your old age. Seeing Mr. Guâs persistence, I think heâs pretty good. You could have a beautiful sunset love story.â
Lady Shen glared at Ye Xingguang, feeling a bit shy, âWhat sunset love, old ageâ¦Heâs dreaming if he thinks he wants me to take care of him! Go on now, you cheeky girl, uttering such nonsense.â
Ye Xingguang gave a cheeky smile and left.
Under the street lights, she pulled her small suitcase walking on flagstone pavement. There was an abundance of greenery, around 60% of the island, with mountain and river vistas, fragrant flowers and birdsong. The villas were all uniquely designed according to the terrain, making each of them distinct, unlike the identical villas in the big cities.
The extraordinary villas on the island came in a variety of architectural styles. Each was unique and seemed to be the inspired creation of a designer.
Before she left the island, she passed by Li Yuâs house.
Li Yuâs villa was built against the mountain and was acclaimed as the most beautiful corner on the island.
From afar, Ye Xingguang saw Li Yu under the streetlight, squatting by the red wall at the beautiful corner, with his head tilted as if he were sleeping. This guy! Why wasnât he sleeping in his comfortable bed, but instead at the corner of the wall? Was he insane?
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