Chapter 323: Ye Lingyun
The Jiang Family Ancestral Home!
Just as Jiang Longcheng was pondering how to repay the favor, people at the Jiang Family Ancestral Home were also discussing Li Yi!
“Father, here is the information we gathered from Qingshan County!”
Jiang Shiying still felt uneasy about Li Yi, a young man of mysterious origins, so he had specifically sent people to Ning City and Qing Shan County to investigate Li Yi’s background.
However, since the old man’s eyesight was failing and he couldn’t read the documents himself, Jiang Shiying had no choice but to read the collected information to him.
After a long pause, the old man said with a look of astonishment, “So that young man really does have some skills—he’s no ordinary con artist!”
“Yes, our investigation indicates that this man is indeed no ordinary person,” Jiang Shiying replied.
“If that’s the case, then we really should take this young man seriously!” Old Master Jiang said.
“Yes, that’s exactly what I think!”
“What do you plan to do?”
Jiang Shiying replied immediately, “I plan to have a proper chat with that young man first. I was in a bit of a rush last time we met, so I didn’t get a chance to say much!”
“Hmm, a chat sounds good. Setting aside his connection to Longcheng for now, just regarding Yun’er alone, our Jiang and Ye families owe him a significant debt of gratitude—we can’t take that for granted!” Old Master Jiang said.
“I understand. You’ve taught us that we shouldn’t owe anyone favors, and if we do, we should repay them as soon as possible!” Jiang Shiying said.
“You mentioned you’ll be returning to Guangdong Province soon, so we’d better get on this right away!”
“Alright, I’ll have Longcheng get in touch with that young man to see when he can return to Beijing!”
“Hmm, then you handle the arrangements for this…”
Just as they were speaking, the front door suddenly swung open from the outside.
Immediately afterward, a slender, delicate woman walked in from outside.
Upon seeing her, Jiang Shiying hurried to greet her, saying softly, “Yun’er, what brings you here?”
“I was feeling cooped up in the side room, so I came up to see you and Father!” Ye Lingyun said softly.
“Yun’er, how are you feeling today?” the old man asked with a smile.
“I’m doing okay. I don’t feel as bad as I did before, and I even ate a big bowl of rice at lunch!” Ye Lingyun replied immediately.
“It seems that medicine is quite effective. Seeing you get better day by day puts my mind at ease!” Old Master Jiang said.
“Hmm, I heard that a friend from Longcheng told us about this medicine. I’d like to thank him in person—I wonder if that’s okay?”
Jiang Shiying smiled and said, “Of course you can. I was just discussing this with your father a moment ago. However, that young man went back to his hometown a few days ago, and we don’t know when he’ll be back!”
“I see. Well, I guess I’ll just have to wait then,” Ye Lingyun said, sounding a bit disappointed.
“No problem. I’ll have Longcheng get in touch with him to see if he’s coming to the capital anytime soon. If he is, we’ll invite him over for a meal!” Jiang Shiying said.
“Alright!”
Then Ye Lingyun changed the subject and said, “Shiying, there’s something I’d like to discuss with you!”
“Yun’er, are you thinking about going back to Yong County?”
Jiang Shiying knew his wife all too well; the moment she spoke, he knew exactly what she wanted to say.
“Yes! It’ll be exactly twenty years after the New Year. I want to go see the children!” Ye Lingyun’s expression was sorrowful, tinged with a hint of pleading.
Jiang Shiying hesitated for a moment, then said, “I’ll agree to that, but not right now!”
“Then when will we go?” Ye Lingyun asked urgently.
“Let’s wait until next spring!”
Jiang Shiying then explained, “First, you’ve only just recovered, and second, it’s freezing cold right now—neither is suitable for a long journey.”
Although Ye Lingyun really wanted to go sooner, she knew her husband was right. She sighed and said, “I suppose that’s the only option.”
Old Master Jiang, standing nearby, immediately added, “Yun’er, if you want to go to Yong County, you must take your medicine diligently. I’ll have someone write you a restorative prescription so you can recover as soon as possible!”
“Thank you, Father. I’ll do as you say,” Ye Lingyun replied.
“Shiying, Yun’er has been looking quite well these past few days. Why don’t you take her back to the Ye family for a visit?”
Then the old man added, “I hear that good-for-nothing from the Ye family and that girl from the Lin family are getting married. As her aunt and uncle, you should go and lend a hand!”
“Yun’er, do you want to go?”
“Mm-hmm!”
“Then let’s pack up and head out!”
“Okay!”
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Nianzi Mountain Village. The Li Family!
Li Yi was unaware of the events unfolding in the capital; at that moment, he was at their new home, helping Tang Xue with her studies.
After seeing Zhang Xinyao and Feng Qian off that evening, Li Yi wanted Tang Xue to get some rest early, but the girl refused outright, saying she wanted to read for a while before going to sleep.
Li Yi, of course, didn’t say much and let her have her way.
However, to Li Yi’s surprise, Tang Xue kept reading until 11:00 PM and still showed no signs of going to sleep.
At this point, Li Yi couldn’t hold back any longer and immediately said, “All right, everything has to be done step by step. You can’t keep me up like this!”
“It’s not that bad. Besides, those two little ones are so active right now—I wouldn’t be able to sleep even if I lay down!” Tang Xue said with a smile.
“Let me take a look!”
Saying this, Li Yi walked over to Tang Xue’s side and looked at her with hopeful eyes.
Tang Xue’s face flushed slightly, but she didn’t make a fuss; she simply lifted the loose cotton top she was wearing, revealing her round, white belly.
Li Yi wanted to hear the movements of the two little ones inside, so he immediately pressed his face against Tang Xue’s belly.
After listening for a while, he heard nothing but the rumbling sounds coming from inside Tang Xue’s belly.
Just as Li Yi was feeling puzzled, he felt something brush against his face. Immediately afterward, he noticed a distinct bulge where his cheek was pressed against her belly.
“Hahaha, is he saying hello to me?” Li Yi said happily.
“The baby’s trying to tell you that you’re sitting on him!”
“Uh…”
“It’s true—every time I press this spot with my hand, they make a sound!”
Perhaps fearing Li Yi wouldn’t believe her, Tang Xue placed her hand on her stomach after speaking.
Less than a minute later, Li Yi saw Tang Xue’s belly begin to move vigorously, and soon a bulge appeared where her hand was resting.
“Let me try!”
Saying this, Li Yi placed his hand there as well.
This time, as soon as he touched it, his hand was pushed away, and the shape of a tiny foot appeared right on Tang Xue’s stomach.
Both Tang Xue and Li Yi were stunned by the sight.
They exchanged a glance and burst into laughter together.
After the laughter died down, Li Yi rubbed his wife’s belly and said, “You’ve been through a lot, carrying such a big belly. It looks exhausting just to look at!”
Tang Xue smiled and said, “It’s not too bad, but as these two little ones grow bigger every day, I’m trying to study while I’m pregnant, and I’m really struggling to keep up.”
“In that case, why not put your studies on hold for now? If you don’t pass next year, there’s always the year after. No need to rush!” Li Yi said.
“No way. I have to pass next year, no matter what!”
“There’s no need to be so…”
“No, I know you want me to go to college, and I want to get married to you as soon as possible, so I have to work hard!” Tang Xue said earnestly.
Tang Xue was well aware of the connection between marriage and obtaining a marriage certificate. In recent years, many people had chosen to divorce—even going so far as to abandon their wives and children or husbands and daughters—in order to attend college. As a result, the Ministry of Education had ultimately revised the eligibility requirements for the college entrance exam.
Starting this year, all candidates taking the college entrance exam must be unmarried.
In other words, once married, one loses the eligibility to take the exam, and no matter how capable one is, there is no possibility of attending college.
That was precisely why, although they had held a wedding ceremony, they had never actually registered their marriage.
Tang Xue knew Li Yi was doing this for her own good, not wanting her to lose the chance to go to college.
She was deeply moved and grateful, which is why she was working so hard.
“So, how’s your studying going?”
“The other subjects are fine, but my progress in foreign languages, chemistry, and biology has been mediocre,” Tang Xue replied.
“Hmm, here’s what we’ll do: I’ll have someone get you some study materials, and if possible, I’ll find you a competent tutor to help you out!” Li Yi said.
“Will you be able to find one?”
“No problem!”
“That’s great!” Tang Xue said happily.
“Alright, get some sleep early!” Li Yi said with a smile.
“Okay!”
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