Su Ling was in the studio, looking at the painting he had created that was finally starting to take shape. He couldn’t learn; he couldn’t do anything well. He couldn’t even do something as simple as making his elder sister happy…
Suddenly, everything went black. Su Ling looked up and saw that the lights had gone out. Although it was currently daytime and the curtains were drawn, some light still filtered through.
Tap, tap, tap!!!
Just then, a series of footsteps approached. He turned his head and saw Qin Siyu carrying a tray of food.
“CEO Ye said that you must go out today. If you don’t, the power will remain cut off.”
Su Ling closed his eyes weakly, feeling a wave of exhaustion wash over him. He wanted to say something, but he didn’t even seem to have the strength to open his mouth.
“This is your mobile phone; there is a bank card inside. CEO Ye said you can go for a walk nearby and buy some things you like.”
After Qin Siyu finished speaking, she placed the food and the mobile phone on the nearby table, turned around, and left. Su Ling stood in place, silent for a moment. He walked over, picked up the phone, examined it carefully for a while, and then put it away. He then carried the food out of the studio with both hands and went to the dining table. He ate his meal numbly, his gaze shifting occasionally toward the phone he had placed beside him.
‘Should I go out?’
After finishing his meal, Su Ling ran back to bed. He didn’t want to go out; he didn’t want to do anything. If his body didn’t feel so tired, he wouldn’t even want to sleep.
Ye Moran frowned. Facing the little fellow’s “out of control” behavior, she felt both helpless and a bit heartbroken.
“Is the house I asked you to prepare ready?”
Qin Siyu nodded. “It’s ready, CEO Ye. He can move in at any time.”
“Good.” Ye Moran withdrew her gaze and continued staring at the little fellow on the screen. Her eyes revealed a trace of doting and reluctance. But no matter how reluctant she was, what needed to be done had to be done! Thinking of this, she steeled her heart, picked up her phone, and dialed a number.
As expected, the phone rang several times before being hung up. Ye Moran expressionlessly dialed again. This time, it was picked up before long.
“Whew—”
The moment the call connected, she heard a very heavy breath.
“What is it!” a man’s slightly raspy voice followed.
“I’m going abroad in a few days, and I’ll be out of the country for a long time. I hope you can… stay in line.” Ye Moran paused slightly when she said the last few words, as if thinking about how to express her meaning. After thinking it over, it seemed “stay in line” was the most appropriate phrase.
“Stay in line?”
“Heh, is that how you talk to me!” Su Xing’s fists clenched secretly, a dark gloom flashing in his eyes. This so-called daughter of his was truly putting him in his place more and more!
“Yes. So don’t do anything that makes me feel disgusted. If I come back and find out you’ve done something, I don’t mind sending you to join my mother!” A flash of ferocity crossed Ye Moran’s eyes. If the man weren’t her father, she would have sent him to see her mother years ago!
“Don’t mention her to me!” Su Xing’s voice rose several octaves when he heard that title, his entire body trembling violently. It wasn’t anger, but fear! This person, just like his damned mother, should… should just die!
Just then, a warm, large hand suddenly grabbed him firmly, causing his violent emotions to vanish instantly. Liu Ruyan slowly sat up and shook her head at him. “Don’t be like this. You should have a proper talk with her.”
She reached out to cover Su Xing’s mouth, then took the phone and spoke to Ye Moran on the other end. “Moran, don’t be angry with your father. I know everything you’ve said. I won’t let your father act recklessly, so go do what you need to do with peace of mind!”
Listening to this gentle female voice, Ye Moran’s mood became complicated. After a moment of silence, she gave a soft grunt in response.
Ye Shuyu looked at the disconnected phone, casually put it aside, and then took Su Xing’s arm. “Don’t be angry anymore. In fact, we should all let it go. Moran isn’t like her elder sister; she won’t turn out like her. You should try to have a good relationship with her. You know, I’ve always felt that Moran isn’t a bad child.”
“But last time she…” Su Xing frowned when he heard this, subconsciously wanting to argue.
Before he could finish his sentence, his mouth was blocked by a slender finger.
“Last time was my fault. Seeing her brought back some bad memories; it had nothing to do with her. She is very similar to her elder sister, but it’s only a resemblance. She won’t become like her. Believe me, okay?”
Ye Shuyu’s voice was gentle. She had always been this way, possessing a mild temperament, especially when facing Su Xing. Perhaps the tenderness Ye Moran showed when facing Su Ling was learned from her!
Under her comfort, the anger in Su Xing’s heart gradually dissipated, transforming him from a beast with sharp fangs into an obedient cat.
Ye Moran gathered her thoughts and adjusted her clothes. Next, it was time to go to the little fellow’s side. ‘The little fellow still doesn’t seem to have any intention of going out, but what kind of attitude should I use to see him?’
After thinking for a while, she decided to face the little fellow with a cold attitude. Although it was a bit heartless and might hurt him, she was doing it for his own good. Only when the little fellow truly lived an independent life could she ensure she would never hurt him again!
Thinking of this, she was already somewhat impatient to heal herself so she could come back and love the little fellow properly!
Su Ling sat by the window alone with an expressionless face. He didn’t know what he should do, or rather, he didn’t want to do anything. His elder sister didn’t want him anymore and would abandon him soon, yet he could do nothing. He didn’t want to be abandoned…
Tap, tap, tap!!!
Su Ling frowned. Hadn’t the food already been delivered? Why was someone coming again? He turned his head in confusion and saw the person he longed for day and night. His body trembled violently, and tears flowed uncontrollably from the corners of his eyes.
“E-Elder sister…”
Ye Moran’s footsteps paused. Seeing the little fellow crying, she wanted nothing more than to rush over, hug him tightly, wipe away his tears, and comfort him. But she simply closed her eyes and suppressed the thought!
“Why haven’t you gone out?” Her voice was cold, even carrying a hint of reproach.
Su Ling’s sobbing stalled as he looked at her in disbelief!
“Since you don’t want to go out, I’ll move you to a different place.”
“I… I don’t want to…”
“You don’t?”
“Haven’t you always wanted to escape from me? Haven’t you always wanted to go outside? Now I’m granting your wish. I’m sending you away, and I’m even giving you your identity card.”
As she spoke, she pulled out an identity card and threw it in front of Su Ling. The hard card struck Su Ling’s slender, fair arm, leaving a red mark, but he only stared blankly as tears fell silently.
Only one thought remained in his mind: His elder sister didn’t want him anymore; she was going to abandon him!