vrcanaries Chapter 125 Touching the Forehead
Chapter 125 Touching the Forehead
For several days in a row, Lin Xuan became Ye Wanqing's exclusive driver, traveling between the Lin residence and the small villa. Although the two met every day, they had almost no in-depth communication except for the necessary greetings.
Four days after the accident, Ye Wanqing unexpectedly received a call from Jiang Yubo. Since her last clear refusal, Jiang Yubo had not bothered her again. So, when the phone rang, Ye Wanqing's first thought was about the aftermath of the accident.
"It's me, Ye Wanqing." She answered the phone calmly.
"Hello, Mr. Ye." Jiang Yubo's voice was a little low.
"Well, is it about your brother?" Ye Wanqing asked directly.
On the other end of the phone, Jiang Yubo took a deep puff of cigarette and exhaled slowly: "Yes, but not entirely."
Ye Wanqing lowered her head to look at the book spread out on her lap, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes: "What do you mean?"
"You don't have to worry about them." There was a hint of determination in Jiang Yubo's words.
Ye Wanqing was a little surprised by this, but she didn't want to get too entangled with Jiang Yubo: "This is my personal matter, I will handle it myself. If there is nothing else, I will hang up first."
"Wait!" Jiang Yubo's voice suddenly became urgent.
Ye Wanqing pursed her lips lightly and did not hang up the phone immediately: "Is there anything else?"
"Have you and Lin Xuan... gotten back together?" Jiang Yubo's voice was filled with uncertainty.
Ye Wanqing chuckled, her tone a little distant: "Sorry, this question has nothing to do with you."
After saying that, she hung up the phone without hesitation.
Over the past few days, Ye Wanqing's life has become unusually regular. Every day, she is picked up and dropped off at the Lin residence by Lin Xuan. Although she does not stay overnight at the Lin residence, Lin Xuan personally takes her home after dinner every night.
This move caused quite a stir in the circle, with people speculating whether Ye Wanqing and Lin Xuan were about to reunite. However, this wave of enthusiasm was soon overshadowed by the outcome of Xu Xinyi's trial.
Early in the morning, Ye Wanqing received a call from Xiao Hongzhe as soon as she got up. Xiao Hongzhe told her that the result of Xu Xinyi's trial had come out. She was sentenced to four months in prison and publicly apologized to Ye Wanqing.
"Is Miss Ye satisfied with the result?" Xiao Hongzhe asked with concern.
Ye Wanqing smiled and responded, "Thank you for your hard work, Lawyer Xiao. I am very satisfied with the result."
"That's good." There was a hint of relief in Xiao Hongzhe's tone.
Ye Wanqing glanced at her injured leg and sighed helplessly: "My legs and feet are not very convenient now. When I get better, I will definitely treat Lawyer Xiao to a meal."
"Then I won't be polite." Xiao Hongzhe said with a hearty smile.
The two briefly chatted about the car accident case and then hung up the phone.
The weather was exceptionally sunny today, with the sun already high in the sky at around eight o'clock. After washing up, Ye Wanqing skipped downstairs. The porridge she'd cooked the night before was already emitting an enticing aroma.
The dinners she had at the Lin family these days were very sumptuous. Since she couldn't exercise due to her leg injury, she felt like she had gained some weight.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, Lin Xuan appeared at the door on time. Ye Wanqing originally thought that he would ask about Xu Xinyi, but he said nothing, just as silent as the previous few days.
The car soon arrived at the Lin family's house. Ye Wanqing looked at the familiar gate and spoke before Lin Xuan got out of the car to hug her: "Lin Xuan."
Lin Xuan stopped what he was doing and turned to look at her: "What's the matter?"
"A week of massage is enough. Today is the sixth day. Qin Zhuyu will be resting tomorrow, so you don't have to come and pick me up." Ye Wanqing's voice was firm.
"I understand." Lin Xuan responded and turned to open the car door.
Ye Wanqing watched him walk around the front of the car and could feel that he seemed a little unhappy.
But she didn't understand why he was angry. Soon, Lin Xuan walked in front of her, and she raised her hands to hook his neck, ready to be picked up by him.
However, this time, when Lin Xuan was about to pick up Ye Wanqing, his hand slipped inexplicably, causing Ye Wanqing to fall back onto the seat.
At the same time, because she was hooking her arms around Lin Xuan's neck, their foreheads touched lightly inadvertently.
Lin Xuan's dark eyes flashed with a strange light for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure and said lightly: "Sorry, my hand slipped."
Although his words revealed a hint of indifference, Ye Wanqing didn't care and just smiled and responded: "It's okay, just be careful."
However, after hearing her answer, Lin Xuan frowned slightly and looked down at her deeply.
He recalled the past, Ye Wanqing was always like this, no matter what difficulties she encountered, she would use "it doesn't matter" to hide her emotions.
Thinking of this, Lin Xuan's mood became more complicated and his face darkened.
He took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, then picked up Ye Wanqing and walked into the villa. As usual, after putting Ye Wanqing down, he hurried away.
Mrs. Lin has become accustomed to Lin Xuan's attitude. She even hopes that Lin Xuan can appear in front of her less often to avoid upsetting her.
When she heard that the result of Xu Xinyi's trial had come out, she curiously asked Ye Wanqing for details.
"I heard that the case involving the Xu family's daughter and you has been sentenced?" Mrs. Lin asked.
Ye Wanqing glanced at Mrs. Lin and replied calmly, "Yes, the announcement was just released yesterday afternoon."
"Then how long was she sentenced?" Mrs. Lin asked.
"Four months." Ye Wanqing answered simply.
Mrs. Lin heard this, took a sip of tea, and then shook her head: "This sentence is still too light.
Which of the things Xu Xinyi did could be put on the table? If it were in the past, she would have been drowned in people's spit.
Reputation is as important to a person as life itself."
Ye Wanqing smiled slightly: "It's not a light punishment actually. Four months is enough time for her to reflect on herself. When she comes out, she probably won't dare to provoke me again."
Mrs. Lin looked at Ye Wanqing deeply, and then said earnestly: "If anyone from the Xu family dares to cause trouble for you, tell me.
"No matter what, you've been my granddaughter-in-law for six years. Besides, those things were caused by Lin Xuan, and you are an innocent victim. If they dare to embarrass you, just come to me."
Mrs. Lin rarely said such words, but today she opened her heart to Ye Wanqing. Ye Wanqing listened to Mrs. Lin's words, and a warm feeling surged in her heart:
"I understand, old lady. Don't worry, I won't let them bully me."
"Don't always say you know it, but in your heart you're thinking about not troubling the Lin family." Mrs. Lin seemed dissatisfied with Ye Wanqing's constant attempts to distance herself from the Lin family.
She continued, "I'm telling you this, no matter whether you and Lin Xuan can remarry or be together again in the future, the fact that you were married into the Lin family for six years can never be erased.
"We have nothing to fear from our own shadows, so let those gossipers out there say whatever they want. In this day and age, public opinion is open, and you can't be like us older generations, clinging to those outdated conventions and bad habits."
After being "taught a lesson" by Mrs. Lin, Ye Wanqing could only respond obediently: "Yes, old lady. I understand."
Mrs. Lin looked at Ye Wanqing's well-behaved appearance. Although she snorted to express her dissatisfaction, she felt very relieved in her heart.
Seeing this, the housekeeper smiled and said, "Alright, alright, old lady, please stop scolding Wanqing. Come on, Wanqing, continue to massage me."
In this way, Ye Wanqing continued to massage the old lady.
On the last day, Qin Zhuyu sent Ye Wanqing back to the Lin family. After dinner in the evening, Qin Zhuyu also personally sent Ye Wanqing back.
After a week of massage therapy, Mrs. Lin's headaches have been significantly alleviated and will not recur for at least a few months.
Before leaving, the housekeeper asked Ye Wanqing on behalf of Mrs. Lin whether she would like to come to the Lin family for the Spring Festival this year.
Ye Wanqing smiled and politely declined, saying she was going back to the countryside to celebrate the New Year with her family. And that day, Lin Xuan didn't even go home, as if he was deliberately avoiding meeting Ye Wanqing.
After finishing the massage treatment for Mrs. Lin, Ye Wanqing was finally able to rest and recuperate at home.