Chapter 6: You're Trying to Trick Me
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Today, she had dressed up specifically to reassure them that she was doing well.
Huang Yuehua couldn't help but shed tears. "Child, you must have suffered a lot! Your mother is gone, and now there's another woman in charge. Your days must be tough. Though Lan City isn't far from the capital, it's still a distance. If anything happens to you, your grandparents can't help. We'd feel much better with you by our side."
Tears welled up in Ye Chen Xi's eyes as she listened to Huang Yuehua's caring words, but she held them back.
Forcing a smile, she reassured Huang Yuehua, "Grandma, don't worry about me. I can't leave that house yet; if I do, they'll win. Plus, I can't let them take away my mother's things."
Before Dong Yanqing and Huang Yuehua could say anything else, Ye Chen Xi changed the subject.
"Where's Uncle and Aunt? And my cousin, where is he?"
Seeing her determination, Huang Yuehua didn't press further and smiled, "Your uncle is in the study working. Your aunt heard you were coming and insisted on buying groceries to cook for you. They went out early this morning."
Just then, Ye Chen Xi saw Dong Yu Cheng struggling with bags of groceries, looking quite unhappy.
Chuckling, she walked up and patted his shoulder, "Cousin, Aunt wants you to get some exercise. Otherwise, you'll turn into a blob!"
"Are you trying to pick a fight, Ye Chen Xi?" Dong Yu Cheng looked annoyed.
Zhao Li Rong, standing beside him, playfully nudged him, "Dare to bully your sister, and your dad will scold you."
Ye Chen Xi made a face at him, leaving Dong Yu Cheng feeling aggrieved.
"Aunt, long time no see. You look even younger!" Ye Chen Xi greeted Zhao Li Rong with a hug.
Zhao Li Rong laughed, "You sweet-talker! I bought a lot of groceries; I'll cook something for you."
"Thank you, Aunt. You're so kind." Ye Chen Xi smiled sweetly.
With a glare at Dong Yu Cheng, Zhao Li Rong said, "Quick, take these groceries in. Your sister must be hungry."
Dong Yu Cheng felt a bit upset. Why was there such a difference when he was the one who was actually related?
Just then, Dong Cheng Lin, who had been in the study, came downstairs upon hearing the commotion. Ye Chen Xi immediately rushed over and hugged him.
Unprepared, Dong Cheng Lin nearly stumbled. "You mischievous girl, you're still so reckless."
Although his words were reprimanding, his tone was indulgent.
Dong Cheng Lin had always doted on Ye Chen Xi. As a child, whenever her mother brought her to visit, she would cling to her uncle, always making him laugh heartily.
Teasingly, Ye Chen Xi stuck out her tongue, "It's because I haven't seen you in so long, Uncle!"
"You! Still as mischievous as ever." Dong Cheng Lin affectionately ruffled her hair.
"And you're still as handsome as before, Uncle!"
Helpless, Dong Cheng Lin looked at Ye Chen Xi.
They chatted in the living room for a while, reminiscing about Ye Chen Xi and Dong Yu Cheng's childhood antics, which had everyone laughing. But when the conversation turned to Dong Yin Cen, their mother, everyone's mood dampened.
After dinner, Ye Chen Xi suggested Dong Yu Cheng accompany her for a walk around. Initially reluctant, he eventually gave in.
"Cousin, it's been so long since we've seen each other. What's wrong with taking a stroll?" Ye Chen Xi teased.
Rolling his eyes, Dong Yu Cheng replied, "I know what you're up to. You're trying to trick me."
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