78 The Rich and Powerful Are Unhappy
Xu Ye’s question came from the bottom of his heart. There was a good saying that people who were not in the same circle should not be forced to integrate. It was not that he did not think highly of Xia Wan, but the Chen family’s situation was special. It was difficult for Chen Mo to gain power alone. With the addition of a daughter-in-law from the countryside, Chen Mo’s situation in the Chen family would be even more difficult.
He and Chen Mo were the ones who were working hard now. The two did not want to become tools for their families to rely on. They, too, wanted to start their own businesses with their own strength. This way, they would have more freedom in doing things.
Chen Mo had gotten injured because he wanted to steal a business deal. Fortunately, that business deal was now theirs. However, this was only the beginning. They still had a long way to go.
Chen Mo looked at Xu Ye and said with a firm tone, “No matter what you think, she is the first girl that I want to spend the rest of my life with. If she doesn’t like someone else, I will continue to pursue her. If she has someone she loves and that person is good to her, I will silently give her my blessings. If she doesn’t fall in love with anyone else and doesn’t accept me, I am willing to help her silently and accompany her.
Chen Mo realized that his heart was throbbing in pain when he said those words. It was as if he was supposed to give those things to Xia Wan.
On the other hand, Xu Ye’s eyes widened. He looked at Chen Mo as if he was looking at a fool. “Brother, I used to think that you were cold and emotionless, and that nothing could cause your emotions to change. But now, I realize that you’re completely obsessed with love. Are you familiar with her? Do you know what type she likes? You’re only in your teens. How can you be so sure that you’ll be with this girl for the rest of your life?”
Although he was also in his teens, he had changed girlfriends several times. He felt that as long as he was not at the age to start a family, he could keep meeting new girls. When it was time to get married, he would be the one to decide who to marry.
Chen Mo pursed his lips and said firmly, “Yes, I’m sure.
On the other side, neither Xia Wan and Xia Chen spoke on the bus.
Xia Chen glanced at Xia Wan. He had a lot of questions, but he didn’t say anything when he saw how tired his sister was.
When they arrived at the village entrance, Xia Chen asked, “Sister, when did you save Chen Mo?”
Xia Wan smiled. “So that’s what you wanted to ask. It’s nothing much. I met him on the day I picked ginseng on the mountain. He was injured, and I knew how to save people from danger, as how Grandpa taught me, so I bandaged his wound.
“To me, it’s just a very normal thing. He seemed to be very grateful, though. There’s nothing else,” Xia Wan said in a relaxed manner. She did not want her brother to notice that Chen Mo was a special existence to her.
Hearing Xia Wan’s explanation, Xia Chen was relieved. He said solemnly, “Don’t do anything dangerous in the future. I always feel that the two of them don’t live in the same world as us. I can’t do anything, but I hope that our lives can be simpler and that we won’t get involved in complicated things.”
Even though Xia Wan did not say it explicitly, Chen Mo was already injured and needed her help to treat his wound, although he looked like he was only in his teens. It was clear that their lives were not peaceful.
Their village was very peaceful. At most, there would be quarrels in the family. Knife fights completely didn’t exist. Xia Chen felt that his sister had gone through too much, and he hoped that it would be simple as to avoid any unwanted trouble.
Xia Wan nodded. “I understand, brother.”
The two of them had just reached the door when they saw Xia Ye looking at them. When she saw that they had returned, she said impatiently, “What have you two been doing? You’re back so late. What’s the matter? Couldn’t find a job? Xia Chen, it’s not that I’m looking down on you, but what’s the use of you being so tall? You can’t even find a job. You’re even worse than Sister Xia Ru.
“Sigh, it’s only because sister Xia Ru is sick that grandma can’t care about you guys now. Otherwise, I’d have definitely scolded you.”
Thinking back to what Chen Mo had told her, Xia Wan knew that Xia Ye was most likely waiting for Chen Mo and the others at the door. Perhaps she thought that the person they were looking for was near their house. If they couldn’t find that person, they would surely come back to look for her.