warm winter

Ye Qing and Yuan Yuan were fully prepared to go back to Haicheng to face the ultimate exam, while the others arrived in Haicheng one after another in a state of anxiety, pretending to have nothing to do with the facts.It can’t be called flag-waving, but at any rate it can be regarded as multiple support from multiple friends.

It was expected that Jiang Zhilan and Jian's brothers and sisters would return to Haicheng, but Xu Bufan who was in Europe also said that he would come back for summer vacation.Yuan Yuan couldn't laugh or cry when he saw the news at F City Airport.

"What's the matter?" Ye Qing went to buy two cups of coffee, and when he approached, he saw Yuan Yuan shaking his head and smiling at the phone.

"Here, the support team has added another member." Yuan Yuan stretched out his mobile phone in front of Ye Qing.

"Xu Bufan." Ye Qing said the name silently. She knew that this was Yuan Yuan's high school classmate and that they had a good relationship, but she didn't have much contact with Xu Bufan.

Yuan Yuan smiled and explained: "Old Xu is a very loyal person. In school, only she knew my secrets. Whenever I complained to her sadly, she not only did not dislike me, but also kept encouraging me. .In fact, I am fortunate enough to be with you until now, and it is also thanks to her."

When Yuan Yuan mentioned Xu Bufan in the past, he always mentioned the details vaguely, mostly talking about the happy time among classmates.Today, I probably felt something in my heart, or maybe I thought that Ye Qing would meet Xu Bufan sooner or later in Haicheng. These pasts should not be hidden.

Ye Qing glanced at her meaningfully, and dragged out a soft ending: "Oh? So you still have a military adviser?"

Yuan Yuan weakly denied: "No, I don't need a military adviser to chase you, it all depends on my thick skin."

Having said that, Yuan Yuan's red ears still betrayed her.

Ye Qing curled his lips, and lightly touched the coffee cup in Yuan Yuan's hand with the coffee cup in his hand, as if drinking a toast.

She said with encouragement and praise: "Thank you for your persistence, which gave me the opportunity to hear this."

The two looked at each other and smiled, and the worries that had been hidden for going back to Haicheng these days finally eased.

**

During the trip, the two of them didn't deliberately discuss what to do after arriving in Haicheng. They were as relaxed as ordinary couples returning home from vacation.But Ye Qing knew that Yuan Yuan's heart was not as relaxed as she showed, but she didn't say anything, Ye Qing just pretended not to see it.

Xinya had business to deal with, so she flew directly from California to Haicheng, and was expected to arrive one day later than them.Knowing that Xin Ya would come back, Yuan Honghao couldn't help but feel happy.It's just that when he thought of his mother's attitude these days, he had to carefully hide this joy.

He didn't tell his mother about the reunion with Xin Ya ten years later, since she left Yuan's house, the old lady forbade her name to be mentioned in the family.But for so many years, she has always lived in Yuan Honghao's heart, in his little safe.

If President Yuan has secrets, Xin Ya is undoubtedly the most important one.He originally thought that he might grow old with this secret and never-ending concern, but he didn't expect that they would meet again.

Even though Xin Ya dismissed their previous relationship, it was obvious that she cared about Yuan Yuan, and their common daughter became the bond that kept them in touch.

Yuan Honghao couldn't tell what he was looking forward to. He never dared to think about rebuilding the old relationship and continuing the relationship. He only lamented and regretted when he dreamed back at midnight.But this was the choice he made back then, and he still can't blame anyone.

When his daughter and former lover returned to Haicheng one after another, Yuan Honghao suddenly felt that Haicheng became cute and lively, just like his youth had come back.

Yuan Yuan didn't take Ye Qing back to the mansion, she didn't know what attitude Grandma had, so she couldn't take Ye Qing back hastily.It's okay for her to be scolded, but she can't bear Ye Qing being looked down upon by her family no matter what.

Not having a title yet, not being accepted yet, if Ye Qing followed her back like this, people would naturally look down on them, and they would also look down on their relationship.This is the lesson Yuan Yuan learned from the unsatisfactory love story between her parents. Although it is sad, it at least provides her with a lesson from the past.

Yuan Honghao wanted to arrange for them to live in the villa that Yuan Yuan had prepared before, but Yuan Yuan said that he had his own arrangements.The relationship between their father and daughter was still very stiff, Yuan Yuan seemed to be disobedient to his opinion, and Yuan Honghao didn't bother to talk about it anymore, lest there would be another inevitable quarrel.

Ye Qing's previous apartment has been sold, so staying in a hotel always feels a bit inconvenient.After much deliberation, Yuan Yuan asked Zhuang Yi to rent a house for them, not far from the studio.

"Look at the environment, do you still like it?" Zhuang Yi went to the airport to pick them up and took them directly to the rented house.

This is a house with traditional Shanghai style decoration. It has been around for a few years, and it has been renovated inside and out because it was used as a homestay.Later, the owner changed his mind again, so the house was changed from a short-term rental to a long-term rental. Zhuang Yi searched for it for a few days according to Yuan Yuan's request.

"It's really good!" Yuan Yuan looked around, very satisfied.

She held Ye Qing's hand, smiled and turned around to ask the other party's opinion.

Ye Qing smiled and nodded, she liked it too, really liked it.

"I said, I know you have a good relationship, but don't show your love in front of me like this?" Zhuang Yi put two large boxes by the door and propped them against the wall to make his teeth sore.

Yuan Yuan didn't feel embarrassed at all. Although Ye Qing was a little shy, Yuan Yuan didn't let go, and she didn't try to break free.She likes the feeling of holding hands with Yuan Yuan, which makes her feel at ease.

"I've booked a restaurant tonight, you guys pack up quickly, after you have a rest in the afternoon, I'll pick you up for dinner." Zhuang Yi put away his jokes and looked at the time.

Then he said to Ye Qing: "There is still some finishing work in the studio, I will deal with it. I will explain it to you in detail when you have time."

Yuan Yuan called Zhuang Yi to stop, and said apologetically, "Zhuang Yi, I'm afraid we can't have dinner together tonight. We have to go back to the mansion to see grandma."

Zhuang Yi was taken aback, of course he knew the purpose of their coming back this time, but he didn't expect it to be so soon.He thought he wanted to rent a house outside, so he was not in a hurry to go back.

"So soon?" He was not unhappy, but worried for them, "Are you all ready?"

"Don't worry, I will protect her well." Yuan Yuan nodded to Zhuang Yi solemnly and firmly.

In fact, according to Yuan Honghao and Xin Ya's plan, Yuan Yuan and the others had better go back to the mansion tomorrow. After all, after going through the final exam preparation and long-distance flight, they need time to adjust to the jet lag and energy, which are reasonable reasons.

On this point, it is rare for the two people who have been separated for many years to agree, but Yuan Yuan disagrees.She insisted on going back to the mansion on the day she came back, and she and Ye Qing were ready to face grandma.

Seeing her persistence, Yuan Honghao just sighed and asked his driver to pick him up.

When we arrived at the mansion, there were not many servants in the house, except for the butler, the two aunts in the kitchen were busy, and there were a lot fewer people coming and going.

Yuan Yuan looked around, waited for a while, and couldn't help asking Yuan Honghao: "Father, where is Aunt Liu?"

Yuan Yuan thought that Aunt Liu was in grandma's room, and thought that if she could give some hints in advance, maybe they would be easier to deal with later.But she didn't see Aunt Liu after waiting for a long time. She and Ye Qing had been here for almost an hour, and grandma didn't say whether she wanted to see them or not.

Yuan Honghao just said lightly: "She goes back to her hometown to deal with some things."

Yuan Honghao sat with them in the living room, and the three of them felt a little uncomfortable.

The last time the three of them were here together, their identities were not like this.Now that he has changed his identity and position, he has nothing to say.

Yuan Honghao became reticent. Compared with the past few times when he met with swords and insisted on opposing, now he is strangely silent.

Yuan Yuan was even more embarrassed, sitting with his father and girlfriend at the same time.Although these two people are extremely important people in her life, these two people have another relationship.

Although the three of them knew the essence of this relationship, others did not, especially those who worked in the Yuan family.They lowered their heads and were busy back and forth. Although they would not say any inappropriate words, they were all muttering in their hearts, why did Master Honghao's fiancée come back with the young lady?

The air pressure in the living room was getting lower and lower, and Yuan Honghao was the first to break the deadlock.

"Xinya said that she will arrive before noon tomorrow, I think we can have a meal together."

Yuan Yuan thought for a while, then looked at Ye Qing again, nodded back to him: "Yes."

Yuan Honghao naturally didn't miss their eye contact just now. Although they didn't speak, the tacit understanding between them was so blind that they couldn't see it.

"I mean, the three of us have a meal." The implication is that there is no part for Ye Qing.

Yuan Yuan was startled, and was about to refuse immediately, but was held back by Ye Qing.

She understood Ye Qing's encouragement, this was a rare meeting.A family of three, such long-lost warm words, was once a scene that Yuan Yuan had been looking forward to for a long time.But the occasion of family reunion, if Ye Qing is missing, how can it be complete, and how can it be considered a real family?

Yuan Yuan wondered: "Let's wait until we meet grandma."

Her tone was still a little heavy, although she had made full preparations, but when it came time to go into battle, she was still unavoidably nervous.

In front of other members of the Yuan family, it was inconvenient for them to hold hands, but they sat next to each other on the sofa.When Yuan Yuan was nervous, she would subconsciously look for Ye Qing's hand. Although she knew it was not elegant, but her lover needed comfort and encouragement, Ye Qingbian responded immediately.

Seeing their fingers intertwined so naturally, it seems that they have done this action thousands of times so that they can find each other accurately without deliberate effort.Yuan Honghao stared blankly for a moment, only sighing in his heart.

If this kind of relationship is really torn apart abruptly, will Yuan Yuan be able to recover?Yuan Honghao didn't have an answer. If it was him, he probably couldn't do it.

His heart was ashamed, and he devoted himself to work, thinking that forgetting meant letting go, but only after seeing Xin Ya again did he wake up from the dream. Everything was just self-paralysis and self-deception.

He loves her, but misses her for life.

His daughter also has to endure the same pain, and then use the long time in the future to prove that the former love is true and the former lover is the most suitable?

Yuan Honghao asked himself again and again, what should he do to make his daughter happy?The answer was ready to come out, but he insisted on refusing to admit it. Until now, seeing the figures cuddling each other in front of him, he had to admit: this kind of feeling may also be a kind of love.

Another half an hour was spent in the lukewarm chat, and finally someone came to pass the word that the old lady wanted to see a guest.

Meeting guests?There is only one guest here, so is Ye Qing the first thing grandma wants to see?

This was beyond Yuan Yuan's expectation, she originally thought that no matter how bad it was, the two were together.She stood up and followed Ye Qing nervously, but was stopped by Yuan Honghao.

"Xiaoyuan, it's Ye Qing that grandma wants to see, it's useless for you to follow, just wait a bit."

Yuan Yuan turned her head anxiously, but she refused to stop: "But, what if... grandma... Ye Qing..."

Yuan Honghao was not as calm as he appeared on the surface. He was more in awe of his mother than close to him.These old wives have gradually delegated power and retreated behind the scenes, focusing on health preservation and not caring much about family affairs, but they are quite concerned about Yuan Honghao's marriage.

It was rare for Yuan Honghao to hear praise about Ye Qing from his mother, so it can be seen that Ye Qing was well recognized by Mrs. Yuan.It's a pity that now that his status has changed, what's waiting for Ye Qing is probably only blunt rejection and criticism.

Ye Qing is obviously the person who should be the most nervous right now, but instead he is trying to appease Yuan Yuan.

"Your father is right, you won't be able to help if you go along, just wait here for me obediently, okay?"

Ye Qing's gentle tone shocked Yuan Honghao again, although he knew that she must be different with Yuan Yuan from when she was with him.But after personal experience, I deeply understand that love and not love are really different.

Yuan Honghao has loved, so he understands.So he was convinced again that this was indeed love.

Yuan Yuan was very reluctant but stayed helplessly, following Ye Qing up to the second floor with his eyes, and turned around slowly when he was out of sight at the corner.

As soon as he turned around, he met Yuan Honghao's complicated eyes, and Yuan Yuan was startled, not knowing how to respond.

Fortunately, Yuan Honghao didn't say any hurtful words. He looked at his daughter deeply for a while, and sighed quietly: "You have really grown up, and your heart has been completely devoted to others. Even if I want to stop it, I can't stop it."

Yuan Yuan was used to Yuan Honghao's forceful questioning, but when he heard his sad and low-pitched words, he couldn't adapt to it.

"Maybe your mother is right. I don't understand your feelings, so it's hard to support them, but at least you should learn to respect them."

Yuan Yuan was stunned for a while, and finally realized the meaning of his father's words.

"Father!" Yuan Yuan was overjoyed, but he didn't expect that his father, who had always been firmly opposed to them, softened his attitude.

Although he didn't say he would support it, at least he didn't oppose it. This is really great news!

Yuan Yuan instinctively looked to her side, wanting to share the good news with her lover as soon as possible, but found no one around her, her eyes darkened.She couldn't help turning around to look at the empty stairs, subconsciously pursing her lips.

"It's only been 5 minutes. Don't live like a year like this. You have to trust her." Seeing his daughter restless, Yuan Honghao was very much like his appearance when he was young when he first fell in love.

Yuan Yuan said frankly: "I trust her, but I'm afraid grandma will force her."

Along the way, Yuan Yuan's worries stemmed entirely from her grandma, whose attitude was unclear.She and Ye Qing have reached a consensus on unifying their thoughts long ago, and they will not separate no matter what, no matter what abuse or accusations they receive.

Yuan Honghao couldn't help but frowned. After returning from the United States, he and Aunt Liu kept testing his mother, but to no avail.The mother's surprisingly calm made them very uneasy, and soon Aunt Liu was sent away, which made Yuan Honghao's heart heavy.

For the first time, he showed confusion and cowardice towards Xin Ya, frankly, he couldn't guess what his mother was thinking, so he was at a loss.

When Xin Ya told him without any hesitation that she would come to Haicheng to support her daughter, Yuan Honghao's heart miraculously calmed down.

Yuan Yuan had difficulty calming down since Ye Qing was called away. If Yuan Honghao hadn't pulled her to talk, she might have rushed to the second floor by now.

**

Ye Qing was guided into the old lady's room, which was a large suite with exquisite decoration.During the years of being Yuan Honghao's fiancée, Ye Qing never had the opportunity to set foot here.Unexpectedly, after being Yuan Yuan's girlfriend, it would come true on the first day back to Haicheng.

Mrs. Yuan was sitting in front of the desk. The large and hard desk separated them far away, like two worlds.Ye Qing trembled slightly when he heard the door was closed behind him.

The air-conditioning in the room wasn't too great, but the calm expression of the old lady made one's heart chill for no reason.

"Hello, old lady." Ye Qing greeted first, and got a response with a slight movement of the corner of his mouth.

After a long time, the old lady replied: "Long time no see, Miss Ye. I didn't expect that we would meet in this capacity today. I wonder if you are used to it?"

Ye Qing was still standing there, two or three meters away from the old lady's desk.

Unlike the first time she came to the Yuan family with Yuan Honghao a few years ago, Mrs. Yuan's attitude today is very abnormal.She didn't look at and explore obviously, and she didn't make any mocking accusations, as plain as if she was interviewing a tutor.

Seeing Ye Qing was silent, she beckoned her to come forward.

"Since you're here to see me, you don't have to stay so far away."

Although Ye Qing had doubts in his heart, he still approached according to the words, and then sat down according to the instructions.

Only then did she see the expression in the old lady's eyes.A trace of banter, and a trace of scheming, complicated and intertwined, intertwined into a big net, as if waiting for her to throw herself into the net.

"I've heard about you and Xiao Yuan. It really opened my eyes and surprised me." Mrs. Yuan spoke slowly, but her tone was calmer than any elder who came to question them before.

But this didn't make Ye Qing relax, on the contrary, he became more uneasy.

This was completely different from the old lady in her impression, the calmer she was, the more uneasy she was.But at this moment she has no way out, Yuan Yuan is still waiting for her downstairs, she is now fighting to defend their love.

"I know that this kind of relationship is indeed a bit special, but please believe that we are all serious." Ye Qing knew that with the old lady's experience, she didn't need to say much, just express her heart.

"I believe you are serious. After all, you have not been separated after so many obstructions, have you?" The old lady still sat upright without changing her posture, and she was not angry at Ye Qing's statement.

Ye Qing was surprised, what does the old lady mean by this reaction?Was it persuaded, or moved by their performance?

Apparently Ye Qing didn't think that the old lady would be easily moved, if she was persuaded so easily, why should everyone be worried when they mentioned her.

"Since Miss Ye is sincere to Xiao Yuan, then I want to ask you, what do you think about the future?"

Ye Qing seemed to be ready for the test when meeting the parents, but he didn't expect the old lady to ask so soon.Ye Qing adjusted her emotions secretly, and answered calmly and rationally.

"I will not affect Yuan Yuan's studies. We will live in the United States until she graduates. If she wants to go to graduate school, I will continue to be by her side."

The old lady seemed to be listening very carefully, and did not show any expression of resistance or opposition.

Ye Qing paused and continued: "As for work, if Yuan Yuan wants to return to Haicheng after graduation, I can also switch the focus of work back."

In short, everything centered on Yuan Yuan.Where she is, there I am, as long as we don't separate.

Ye Qing didn't feel that she was being humble, but had a glimmer of hope in her heart: The old lady has never raised any objections so far, is she one step closer to victory?

"I heard that apart from her office in Haicheng, Ms. Ye also got a good contract in California. She is really talented. After all, you are not young, so you can come and go with Xiaoyuan in this way, and you will not be afraid of losing your career in the end." Got nothing?"

In the past few years, Ye Qing was focused on her career and had no enthusiasm for marriage.Although Yuan Honghao explained it, the old lady still thought that Ye Qing chose his career and gave up his relationship. How did he completely change his principles when it came to Xiao Yuan?

"The cooperative relationship between me and LYE is relatively flexible and not subject to geographical restrictions, so it will not be interrupted because I return to Haicheng to live. As for the harvest, being able to be with Yuan Yuan is my biggest harvest. In terms of work, I Think I can coordinate."

Such blunt words are really not in line with Ye Qing's character when said in front of the elders.But today is a crucial hurdle, she hopes to let the old lady see her heart and sincerity towards Yuan Yuan as much as possible.

"In this way, Yuan Yuan is more attractive than her father."

Ye Qing wasn't sure if Yuan Honghao had explained their cooperative relationship, and the old lady didn't bother to mention her former identity.She hesitated whether she should make it clear that she didn't want to stir up disputes between the Yuan family's mother and son while preserving her love.

Although Yuan Honghao never said it clearly, she had a vague feeling in the past few years, and with the past events that Xin Ya said, Ye Qing roughly pieced together the relationship and constraints between him and his mother.

Fortunately, the old lady was not entangled in the embarrassing question of who was more attractive between Yuan Yuan and Yuan Honghao. She opened the drawer at hand, took out a stack of things, and put them in front of Ye Qing.

"Miss Ye might as well take a look at this first, and then carefully consider the plan you just mentioned."

Finally feeling a bit of coldness from the old lady's words, Ye Qing subconsciously felt that the thing in front of her would not have any good content, but she opened it without hesitation.

She gritted her teeth and insisted, telling herself that no matter how difficult the road ahead was, every step forward was a little closer to victory.She couldn't retreat, let alone hesitate.

However, the scene in front of her stung her nerves and made her heart flustered.

The corners of the old lady's mouth curled up, revealing her first satisfied smile of the day.

After a long time, there was no one in the room, only heavy breathing.Ye Qing rarely lost her composure like this, but at this moment she couldn't control it.

"I wonder if Miss Ye has something to explain?"

Ye Qing lowered her eyes, her voice was astringent: "No."

"So, these are all true?"

Ye Qing closed her eyes in pain and nodded with difficulty.

She wanted to deny it, but these were her past, a part of her life, and she couldn't erase it.

"What do you think will happen to Yuan Yuan if she finds out about these things?"

Ye Qing smiled wryly, shook her head and said, "She will be very sad, and then accept tolerance."

Because you understand, you understand.Because I believe, so distressed.

She felt sorry for Yuan Yuan, so she was sure that Yuan Yuan would love her too.

Forgiving her who was not perfect in the past, Yuan Yuan has already proved with practical actions that she loves her more than herself.

If the old lady planned to use these to hit them, she would have considered their feelings too fragile.Ye Qing was a little happy. If so, does it mean that their chances of winning are getting bigger and bigger?

But the old lady didn't play her cards according to the routine. She changed the subject: "If you insist on being with Yuan Yuan, what will the outside world think of you if these things are found out in the future? How will the media and public opinion comment on Yuan Yuan?"

"I..." Ye Qing couldn't speak, she didn't have the courage to answer.

"I have heard a lot about you from Honghao and Xiaoliu. It is a lie to say that you are not touched at all. It is because I believe that your feelings are true that I ask you to seriously consider what you will bring to her. What kind of impact."

The old lady was still not aggressive, she spoke calmly and calmly, but it made Ye Qing feel as if she was being lingering.Every word is a knife, the knife sees blood, and every word hurts the heart.

The calmness and strength that Ye Qing had been trying to maintain was finally torn open, from which one could see her inner anxiety and struggle.She was extremely reluctant to part with Yuan Yuan's relationship, but if she would become Yuan Yuan's "stain" in the future, how could she stay by her side with a clear conscience.

"I understand your pain and embarrassment, that's why I invited you here first. If I really want to tear you apart forcefully, I will never agree to let Yuan Yuan bring you back, let alone let you see this first. So , I leave the choice to you, and I also leave the dignity to you."

Ye Qing's eyes were red, she bit her lips tightly, not to let herself cry.

She is sad, she struggles, but she is not cowardly.Her fragility is only willing to be seen by the person she loves the most, because she knows that only that person in the world will truly feel sorry for her, will gently wipe away her tears, and will use more and more love to repair her sadness.

How could she let go of such a good Yuan Yuan?

But such a good Yuan Yuan, how could he be willing to destroy it with his own hands?

The old lady saw the gray fade from Ye Qing's face as she wished, but she didn't get the expected answer after waiting for a long time.She didn't expect that Ye Qing would be so firm, and he still refused to let go at this point.

After a long while, Ye Qing finally opened his mouth, and every word he said seemed to be tortured.

"If I beg you, can these things be destroyed?"

Ye Qing believed in the Yuan family's ability, if he really wanted to protect Yuan Yuan, he would never let these things get published in the newspapers.Otherwise, they have been together for so long, but there is no news in Haicheng.Even though there were discussions and speculations in private, there was no guidance on the surface.

"Why do you think the Yuan family will go to war for you to do this thankless thing?"

Ye Qing raised her lowered eyes, although they were red and swollen, they were firm.It seems to be thinking of the previous promise, and it seems to be thinking of the warmth that Yuan Yuan has given countless times.

She replied without any self-doubt: "Because Yuan Yuan loves me, she will definitely choose to be with me."

She doesn't need to say the next words, the old lady must understand.

Sure enough, the person with a bad face changed.

The old lady's chest rose and fell a few times, and she waved her hand: "You go out first and call Xiaoyuan here."

Ye Qing knew that this meant that she didn't intend to continue talking with her, so she didn't bother to plead any further.Seeing the things on the table, she still couldn't calm down, but she still got up and left.

When she was about to leave, the old lady suddenly stopped her: "Ye Qing, think about it. When you get out of this room, your choice will never be changed. Have you thought about it?"

Have you considered?You won't let it go and you won't quit, so you're giving up the chance to keep your decency.

You choose Yuan Yuan, if Yuan Yuan wavers and lets go, then what you will lose is not only love, but also dignity.

Ye Qing's straight back shook, she didn't turn her head, but nodded firmly, and replied: "I never have any choice, the answer is always only Yuan Yuan."

Footsteps came from the stairs, Yuan Yuan rushed over immediately, Ye Qing smiled at her.

Yuan Yuan took a few steps to meet her, immediately held her hand, and looked at her red eyes with distress.

Before Yuan Yuan could ask, Ye Qingqing told her softly: "The old lady told you to go over, go quickly."

Yuan Yuan tightened his hand and didn't ask any more questions.She really wanted to hug Ye Qing into her arms, kiss her eyes, and soothe the unhappiness she suffered just now.

But now she has more important things to do, and now it's her turn to fight for love.

"wait for me."

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