Chapter 685: Harming Others Will Eventually Harm Yourself....
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Suddenly, Yuan Silei seemed to have a revelation. She lifted her head abruptly, looking at Ye Lengan with a faint glimmer of hope in her eyes. “Lengan, since you’ve seen through it, do you have a way to help me?”
Just moments ago, Ye Lengan had discerned the deception behind the safety talisman with a single glance. Did this mean she had a solution? Yuan Silei couldn’t accept losing her qualification as a mother at such a young age. If she couldn’t bear children in the future, how could she ever get married? What family would accept a daughter-in-law or wife unable to conceive?
“Are you joking with me?” Ye Lengan rested her hand on the sofa’s armrest, her chin supported by her palm as if she had heard the most absurd joke. “Don’t forget, the so-called safety talisman you gave me today was meant to harm me. Why do you think I’d save you? Do I look like a saint?”
Yuan Silei attempted to approach Ye Lengan, but under Ye Leng’an’s cold gaze, she halted and stood before her. With a mournful expression, she pleaded, “Leng’an, I beg you, please save me! If I truly can’t bear children in the future, my life will be ruined.”
She couldn’t fathom how she had ended up in this situation. Initially, she only sought to improve her family’s circumstances. However, the cost turned out to be her own deteriorating health.
“You initially planned to use this medicine on me. Isn’t that also a way to ruin me?” Ye Lengan looked at Yuan Silei with a nonchalant smile. “Now you’re just harming yourself in the end. What’s there to be resentful about?”
“No, that’s not the case.” Yuan Silei shook her head repeatedly. “Lengan, I genuinely didn’t know the effects of this medicine. If I had known…”
“If you knew, you wouldn’t have used it on me?” Ye Lengan interrupted her. “I believe the person behind this must have offered you considerable benefits! Otherwise, you wouldn’t have desperately used a haphazard method like a safety talisman. So, even if you knew the effects of this medicine, you probably wouldn’t have given up!’
Yuan Silei was left speechless. She wanted to refute it, but the reality was undeniable. Even if she knew the medicine would harm Ye Lengan, she wouldn’t have declined at that time.
Back then, she had no other option. If she refused, she could only watch her family go bankrupt. She would transition from a wealthy young lady to a girl in the slums. Moreover, at that time, Ye Lengan had just rejected her request, intensifying her resentment.
However, had she known the medicine’s effects, she would have been cautious, ensuring not to fall victim to it.
Seeing Yuan Silei’s silence, Ye Lengan continued, “Who is the person behind you?”
As she spoke, Ye Leng’an’s sharp gaze focused on Yuan Silei, seemingly capable of penetrating her thoughts.
Startled, Yuan Silei involuntarily took a step back. However, she quickly composed herself, halting in place.
Even so, she didn’t dare meet Ye Leng’an’s eyes, sensing that all her scheming would be laid bare under her piercing gaze.
“If I tell you, can you help cure my ailment?” Her voice was low, but Ye Lengan heard it clearly. She scoffed, “So, are you bargaining with me?”
“No, I’m not.” Perhaps feeling the weight of her guilt, Yuan Silei softened her tone. “Lengan, no matter what, you didn’t suffer any harm this time. I’ll reveal who’s behind this, and you’ll help cure my illness, alright?”
“No, Yuan Silei, don’t make it sound so noble. The reason you didn’t harm me wasn’t due to a lack of intention but a lack of capability. Repaying kindness with kindness doesn’t apply here. I’ve never been that kind of person. If you don’t want to disclose it, then please leave!”
After speaking, Ye Lengan gestured towards the direction of the door.
Caught in a dilemma, Yuan Silei felt trapped.
From Ye Lengan’s words, sne understood ner body was Indeed ailing.
However, Ye Lengan claimed there was no such medicine in the world. Could the hospital truly cure her if she sought medical help? Moreover, her biggest concern was that if she went to the hospital, word might spread, jeopardizing her future. Hence, she could only act against Ye Lengan.
Evidently, Ye Lengan was unwilling to assist her under any circumstances. If she divulged everything now, she would be left without any bargaining chips.
Yet, if she remained silent, Ye Lengan wouldn’t be willing to continue the conversation.
Considering this, Yuan Silei suddenly asked, “Ye Lengan, can you truly cure my condition? But you’re unwilling to help, right?”
She never doubted Ye Leng’an’s words. Despite her dissatisfaction and resentment, having grown up together, she knew Ye Leng’an’s character well. Therefore, she was certain Ye Lengan wouldn’t lie about such matters.
“That’s right. Because I truly can’t find a reason to help you.” Ye Lengan shrugged nonchalantly. “My character isn’t benevolent enough. If you try to harm me and I help you instead, that’s not kindness but foolishness.”
Gritting her teeth, Yuan Silei suddenly knelt in front of Ye Lengan. Lowering her head, she pleaded, “Leng’an, I beg you, please help me! If my body truly can’t bear children in the future, then my life will be ruined.”
“What does that have to do with me?” Ye Lengan acted as if it had no relevance to her. “How about I give you a suggestion? Go to the person who gave you this medicine. Wouldn’t that be better?”
Upon hearing Ye Leng’an’s words, Yuan Silei was stunned. It was apparent she hadn’t considered this before. Yet, she wasn’t certain if she could truly obtain help from that woman..