Chapter 411: Chapter 410: Ye Qing’s Thoughts
"Quickly try the Tuo Tuo meat I made, it’s a specialty from my place," Ye Qing was acting appropriately today.
This relaxed Mei Langchi a lot. Unintentionally, he drank a couple more glasses of wine.
However, he didn’t know that Ye Qing had bought the strongest wine today, intending to get Mei Langchi drunk.
The water used for cooking had been spiked by Han Yi, and now, after drinking so much wine.
It seems tonight will be another great show.
The originally joyful meal made Mei Langchi think it was just the heated kang (bed-stove).
But when he got home, he still felt very hot and thought it was because of the wine. So once home, he took off all his clothes.
It always felt particularly hot today. He got up and went to the kitchen, and poured a basin of cold water over himself.
Han Yi, hiding in the shadows, watched Mei Langchi pour the cold water over himself, his lips twisting in delight.
"Oh dear, why on earth would you pour cold water on yourself in such cold weather? Are you trying to endanger your life?" Just then, Ye Qing coincidentally came out of the house. Seeing Mei Langchi like this, she didn’t care that she was only wearing pajamas herself, quickly climbed over from the wall using a stool, and pulled Mei Langchi into the house without saying a word, showing a concerned and anxious look.
She intended to find an excuse to come over, but unexpectedly stumbled upon such a good opportunity.
Seeing the situation, Han Yi cautiously climbed into Mei Langchi’s yard and walked to the window, finding a suitable position.
In the North, the kang bed is located by the window. Today’s window isn’t covered with paper but glass.
Luckily, Mei Langchi hadn’t drawn the curtains.
This wasn’t a coincidence but rather Han Yi had intentionally snuck into his yard and pulled the curtains open while Mei Langchi was at Ye Qing’s house for dinner.
Han Yi found several good positions for the camera and quickly took a few clear-faced photos. After finishing, he swiftly disappeared.
Normally, being this close to Mei Langchi would lead to him being discovered. But now, he was enjoying the company of a beauty and wouldn’t have his guard up.
Han Yi didn’t leave directly but went to Ye Qing’s yard and emptied all the unused water from her kitchen.
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"Why did you come back so late?" Lin Wan was almost asleep in bed when Han Yi returned.
Han Yi mysteriously smiled and took a camera out from behind his back to place in front of Lin Wan.
"Did you take photos with friends? Should we get them developed?" Lin Wan asked.
Han Yi didn’t answer but instead undressed and lay beside Lin Wan, laughing, "I didn’t go to see friends; I went over to Mei Langchi’s place."
"Did you capture something?"
"Take a guess."
"How would I guess? Don’t play riddles with me."
Lin Wan squeezed his cheeks, but Han Yi wasn’t angry. Instead, he laughed and whispered something in Lin Wan’s ear.
Lin Wan listened, surprised, her mouth wide open, and after a while said, "How could this be? Are they really?"
Initially, she wanted Mei Langchi and Ye Qing to have something, but upon knowing Ye Qing’s experiences, she changed her mind.
Han Yi observed Lin Wan’s angry expression but didn’t persuade her, thinking it was better for Lin Wan to see Ye Qing’s true nature.
While telling her, he didn’t mention his prior involvement of drugging.
Besides, he wasn’t wrong, even without today’s intervention, Ye Qing had already prepared.
"Don’t just think about others; you’re now a double-bodied person, and you need to keep cheerful. We’ll pack tomorrow and head to the unit the day after tomorrow."
"It’s supposed to snow tomorrow. Can we go the day after?"
"Yes, don’t worry."
"Okay, the rice and flour there aren’t much left. We should bring some over, along with preparing some vegetables."
"Alright, what do you need tomorrow, I’ll prepare."
The following day came cloudy with a southwest wind blowing; it seemed there truly would be a snowstorm.
"Mom, Han Yi and I agreed to return to the camp tomorrow."
"Go ahead, there’s not much going on at home now, and stay for some days over there. Anyway, you’re not attending school, my class will soon end, and your brother’s too. Your scarves and gloves here are almost sold out; even if some remain, we can continue selling after New Year. Your brother and I plan to go back home for New Year. We were thinking of you and Xiao Yi going back too, but now you’re pregnant, traveling is inconvenient; just stay at the camp with Han Yi."
"Mom, I can go back."
"No being headstrong," Han Yi said, pulling her "Everything has to consider the child. During New Year, trains are crowded. What if something happens?"
"Xiao Yi’s right; listen, your brother and I will stay for some days at home and then return. We’re closing the store early today, so return sooner."
"Alright," Lin Wan compromised for Bao Bao "Then when you and brother leave, you must call Han Yi, so we can come to see you off."
"Hmm."
"By the way, mom, when are your final exams?"
"In over a week."
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"Mr. Ye, I apologize for last night. But I’m already married and truly can’t offer you anything. If you have any requests, just ask; I’ll try to fulfill them."
Ye Qing lowered her head in tears for a long while, wiping her eyes with her hand, and choked, shaking her head "I know last night was an accident; I don’t blame you. Blame my misfortune, I don’t need your compensation." Saying so, Ye Qing ran out of the house quickly, not caring about the passersby, from Mei Langchi’s yard back to hers.
She wished people would see, but unfortunately, there was nobody outside.
Mei Langchi didn’t chase after her, feeling troubled inside; he truly couldn’t understand what led him to do such a thing last night.
If this matter were known by the team, his military career would be over. If Ye Qing accused him, he might end up in jail.
No, this can’t happen; he’s still young with a promising future. He can’t let this matter be used against him.
Thinking of this, Mei Langchi quickly got up and headed to Ye Qing’s yard.
Upon opening the door, he saw Ye Qing sitting dumbly on the doorstep, her arms wrapped around her legs, her face buried in her knees, crying endlessly. Mei Langchi, feeling troubled, squatted and consoled, "Mr. Ye, I know I was wrong; I’m a brute. You can hit or scold me, just don’t hold it inside." Ye Qing raised her head, her once lovely fair face now haggard, her eyes swollen red from crying, "Mr. Mei, I said I don’t blame you, I naturally won’t trouble you. Don’t worry, yesterday’s incident, we’ll keep it between us; if you don’t speak, neither will I, no one will know. We are separated by thousands of miles, perhaps after this, we might never meet again. Just forget me, or consider it a dream."
"Mr. Ye, I..."
At this moment, Ye Qing managed a feeble smile, showing a kind of hidden strength, her once thin face now frail, looking pitiable and heart-wrenching.
Even though Mei Langchi wished none of this had happened, seeing Ye Qing in this state, he couldn’t help but pity her and sighed helplessly "It’s all my fault. How can you think I could leave at ease with you like this?"
Ye Qing broke into a smile through her tears, saying "You’ve always been different to me, and over these days I’ve indulged in thinking but knew it wasn’t possible, considering giving up. Yet, I never expected things to turn out like this. I have no regrets at all, truly. Don’t feel burdened; I’m fine, really fine."
Saying this, Ye Qing turned away, pushing him aside, not sparing him a glance "Your train is in the afternoon; given my condition, I can’t send you off today. You should go and pack."
Mei Langchi furrowed his brows, ultimately didn’t explain much, after a long time quietly said "Rest assured, I’ll make arrangements for you."
Afterward, he returned to the yard, packed simply, and couldn’t even wait until the afternoon, leaving all his remaining thousand dollars to Ye Qing "Keep this, if you need anything, just look for your director."
Ye Qing shook her head, gave him a radiant smile, "I’m good now, I have money, take these along. You can’t travel without money."
"Hold on to it; I still have more," said Mei Langchi, leaving without looking back.
Left alone in the yard, Ye Qing stood still, staring blankly at Mei Langchi’s yard, initially filled with sorrow but gradually transformed into a big smile.