Rebirth in the 90s: Her Counterattack and Redemption

Chapter 716: Chapter 426: Homecoming

Everyone was awkwardly silent when Xiaoju came back with the vegetable basket, smiling at them before quickly slipping into the kitchen to get busy.

”I’ll go help.” Luo Lian said, standing up.

A hint of disappointment flashed in Qiao Aimin’s eyes. He had anticipated that Lianlian might not accept the situation, but facing reality still hurt. Thinking of his elderly parents’ sadness, his mood grew even gloomier.

”Uncle Qiao, don’t be too hasty...” Luo Ye hesitated a moment before continuing, ”Actually, she had already accepted you, and she really liked Grandpa Qiao and Grandma Qiao a lot.

But then suddenly you made up with Lian Qinghua, how could she stand to stay? Our aunt was indirectly harmed by Lian Qinghua, you tell me, who could act as if nothing happened?”

”Ye’er, I haven’t made up with Lian Qinghua, it’s just that Xiaowan...” Qiao Aimin paused, observing the expressions of Luo Ye and Luo Zhenggang before continuing, ”After all, she is my daughter. When such a thing happened, I couldn’t completely ignore it.

Brother Luo, if it weren’t for Ye’er’s generosity, Xiaowan wouldn’t have been able to receive medical treatment outside of prison. I apologize on her behalf for everything she’s done, and from now on, anything within the Qiao family’s power, just say the word.”

”Brother Qiao, there’s no need for formalities. As you said, Xiaowan is your biological daughter, and Lianlian is your biological daughter too. In principle, we are relatives, and what Ye’er did was right.” Pausing for a moment, Luo Zhenggang continued, ”Brother Qiao, give Lianlian time. With Luo Xiang leaving so early, you should understand the pain in her heart.”

”I understand, I was too hasty; it’s really because the elderly at home can’t take these consecutive blows.” Qiao Aimin looked sincerely at Luo Ye, ”Ye’er, I’m truly grateful to you. This morning, when we received the notice from the prison, we thought we had heard wrong. Unexpectedly, you... ah!”

Luo Ye looked at him seriously: ”Uncle Qiao, there’s not much to sympathize with in what Qiao Xiaowan has done, but she has already been subjected to the harshest punishment. I wouldn’t want to see anything accidental happen to her due to the prison environment.

Most importantly, Qiao Xiaowan is your biological daughter, the biological granddaughter of Grandpa Qiao and Grandma Qiao. For the sake of Lianlian, I’d rather be soft-hearted.”

”Anyway, I have to thank you.” Qiao Aimin looked at her hopefully, ”Ye’er, since Lianlian is so close to you, could you persuade her to spend the Spring Festival with us?

My father and mother really miss her. Even if she only comes back for New Year’s Eve night, could you do me this favor?”

Luo Ye hesitated: ”Can you guarantee that Lian Qinghua won’t come back on New Year’s Eve night?”

”No, I’ve made it clear to her. There will be no more ties between her and me in this life. I will fulfill my responsibility as a father towards her, but I will have no further obligations.” Qiao Aimin promised.

”Qiao Xiaowan is getting medical parole, won’t she come back to Grandpa Qiao and Grandma Qiao’s home for the New Year?” Luo Ye was still somewhat skeptical.

”No, she won’t be back. This morning, after receiving the medical parole notice, I wanted to take Xiaowan home, but Lian Qinghua got there first. She said she had already invited American experts to China to treat Xiaowan. Given her character, she absolutely wouldn’t let Xiaowan come home looking like this for New Year.”

”Alright then, I’ll talk to Lianlian about it.” Luo Ye emphasized, ”I’m doing this entirely for Grandpa Qiao and Grandma Qiao’s sake!”

”I know, I know.” Qiao Aimin was full of gratitude.

”Tell Lianlian, if anything unexpected happens, call me. I’ll come and fetch her right away,” Ye Xuan, who had been listening silently, said.

”No, that won’t be necessary,” Qiao Aimin said awkwardly, touching his nose.

”Cough, cough...” Luo Zhenggang coughed to cover his emotions, while the Handsome Ye remained unfazed, as if the one who had just spoken out of turn wasn’t him.

Luo Ye went into the kitchen, closed the door firmly, and earnestly looked at Luo Lian: ”Lianlian, you heard our conversation just now, didn’t you? What do you think?”

”I’ll go to Beijing.” Luo Lian sighed softly, ”I’m not an unreasonable child. Grandpa and Grandma have indeed been kind to me. Grandma has often said that if Xiaowan were half as good as me, she’d be satisfied.

The expression on her face when she said it showed she was sincere. They acknowledge me, and I can’t let them be sad. You’re right; nothing can change the fact that Qiao Xiaowan is Qiao Aimin’s daughter. I don’t want to insist on the impossible.”

Luo Ye gently embraced her: ”Tomorrow morning, I’m heading to Beijing with Ye Xuan. Let’s go together. I’ll go out and tell Uncle Qiao.”

”Okay.” Luo Lian looked at her with an amused glance, ”Would your aunt agree to you going with him?”

”This is work, what do you think? That I don’t want to be apart from him, that’s why I’m running back and forth?” Luo Ye glanced at her and said stubbornly, ”You underestimate me. It’s he who can’t be without me, not the other way around.”

”Pfft!” Xiaoju, who was picking vegetables, couldn’t help but laugh, quickly apologizing, ”Miss, I didn’t mean it, it’s just that what you said was really funny.”

Luo Ye smirked, ”Xiaoju, tell me the truth. On the way back, did Xiao Lou say anything to you?”

”He... he did.” Xiaoju blushed and looked at Luo Ye, ”Miss, thank you.”

”Why be formal with me? You two are mutually attracted to each other; I’m just giving you a little push. Xiao Lou has a good temperament; you’ll be happy with him. I’m quite happy to help with such a good thing,” Luo Ye looked at Luo Lian and said, ”This is accumulating virtue, right?”

Luo Lian poked her head with a smile: ”You’re accumulating virtue every single day, little busybody. Why do I feel like you’re involved in everything?”

”Ah, who asked you all to be such a handful?” Luo Ye left the room with a long sigh and a shaking head, prompting Luo Lian to smile helplessly.

”What a nice temperament the young lady has,” Xiaoju said sincerely.

”Yes, that girl...” Lian patted Xiaoju, ”When it’s your turn to get married, remember to find a good nanny to ease her mind about her aunt and uncle.”

”I’m only 21, not in a rush to get married,” Xiaoju shyly lowered her head, ”And also, I can’t bear to leave the Secretary’s house. The Secretary and his wife treat me even better than my own parents.”

”My uncle and aunt really are rare good people,” Luo Lian nodded in agreement, ”Although I haven’t been in contact with them for long, my interactions with them never felt unfamiliar. It’s like I was born to be a part of this family. Even Second Grandpa and Luo Feng are so easygoing.”

”Miss Ying Nuo is so fortunate to marry into such a family,” Xiaoju sighed, ”To find such in-laws, how many lifetimes of good karma must you have?”

Luo Lian became serious, ”Xiaoju, tell me the truth, do you like Luo Feng?”

”Miss Lian, rest assured, even if I do like the young master, I wouldn’t entertain any thoughts,” Xiaoju said with a sweet smile, ”The kind of liking I have for the young master is admiration, like idolizing a celebrity.

With my status, I can’t afford to entertain such notions. Miss Lian, you won’t tell anyone about this, right?”

”I won’t tell anyone. Don’t worry,” Luo Lian reassured Xiaoju, yet she thought to herself that Luoluo and the aunt must have noticed it long ago.

After arriving in Beijing, Ye Xuan and Luo Ye split from Luo Lian and Qiao Aimin, heading straight to Team A’s headquarters to deliver the materials to Director Lei.

”Ah, him, when it comes to ability, he definitely has some skills, but it’s a pity that as power climbs, so does desire,” Director Lei said as he looked at Luo Ye, ”Xiao Luo, in principle, you’re not qualified to participate in this operation, but since you represent the Wen Family, we’ll make an exception. However, during the actual investigation, you can listen and ask questions, but you can’t interrogate. Understand?”

”I understand. I talked to dad last night, and he was extremely shocked and scared when he learned the truth.

He has always been diligent in his work, serious in his conduct, never imagining that such a big figure was watching him.

If Liu Zhengxing’s case hadn’t come to light so soon, or if we hadn’t reunited with the Wen Family, some things really could not be discussed. Dad specifically asked me to say thank you,” Luo Ye said then stood up deeply to bow.

Director Lei chuckled and shook his head, ”Such a child, alright, you two go home and rest today. I’ll handle the arrangements; you just wait for the results.”

”Yes!” both Luo Ye and Ye Xuan stood up and left.

Thinking about Director Lei’s arrangements, possibly due to the sensitive nature of the opposing party, aiming to keep the situation contained to a minimum, Luo Ye’s mood inexplicably dampened.

”Ye’er, are you a bit disappointed?” Ye Xuan drew Luo Ye in front, ”Look at you, crumpling your little face into a little bun.”

Luo Ye sighed lightly, ”Not really, I’ve long understood that politics inevitably require some compromises.”

Ye Xuan ruffled her hair, ”Don’t worry, there won’t be any compromises. Director Lei probably wants me to spend more time with you because, with Ye’er’s current level, you can’t participate in the arrest. He’s considering that you might not feel comfortable staying at the Ye Family.”

”Did I misunderstand him?” Luo Ye touched her head, feeling embarrassed.

”That’s right, you misunderstood him,” Ye Xuan said, amused by her, ”If Director Lei knew what you were just thinking, he’d definitely insist that I participate in the action right away.”

Luo Ye giggled, ”Let’s hurry home, I miss Great Grandpa.”

”Little rascal.” Ye Xuan tousled her hair again, ”No wonder Great Grandpa misses you so much. You say he’s senile, but these days he’s always clutching a calendar, mumbling under his breath, ’My little granddaughter-in-law will be here in twenty days, my little granddaughter-in-law will be here in nineteen days,’ subtracting one day each time. Tell me, is he really senile or just pretending?”

”Hehe...” Luo Ye smiled blissfully, ”It only proves one thing; I’m more beloved by Great Grandpa than you. Otherwise, why wouldn’t he be mumbling about you?”

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