DLSRWAR Chapter 24 His wife used to like someone else?

Hearing Grandpa Lu’s words, Ye Hancheng’s expression grew even more resentful.

Qin Yumian took a sip of soup, and the young man suddenly reached out, turning her face towards him. His tone was filled with grievance as he said, “From now on, you’re not allowed to call him ‘brother’ anymore.”

As he spoke, he squeezed Qin Yumian’s cheeks with his palm, pouting his lips as if asking for a kiss.

Qin Yumian: “…”

Pulling the young man’s hand away from her face, Qin Yumian said calmly, “I’ve been calling him Big Brother Jiawen for over ten years.”

Ye Hancheng: “…”

Little President Ye felt even more aggrieved, lamenting that he hadn’t met his wife earlier, which would have prevented Lu Jiawen from having the chance to grow up alongside her as childhood sweethearts.

After dinner at the Lu residence, Qin Yumian and Ye Hancheng left together.

The Lu and Qin families lived on the same street, and it took no more than ten minutes to walk from the Lu residence to the Qin residence. Although Qin Yumian was accustomed to walking home alone, Ye Hancheng insisted on accompanying her.

Unable to dissuade the young man, Qin Yumian complied and obediently let him escort her.

Throughout the walk, Ye Hancheng remained preoccupied with the fact that his wife and Lu Jiawen were childhood sweethearts. He subtly inquired, “Sports rep, do you have someone you like now?”

Qin Yumian’s backpack was with the young man, leaving her with only an apple that Aunt He had given her before she left.

Upon hearing the question, Qin Yumian glanced at the young man and feigned deep contemplation for a few seconds.

Seeing her ponder, Ye Hancheng’s heart tightened with worry.

Although he had been married to his wife for three years, he had never inquired about her past relationships. Could it be that before marrying him, she had truly liked someone else?

Noticing the young man’s nervous expression, Qin Yumian couldn’t help but curve her lips into a smile. Her voice, soft in the evening breeze, was soothing, “No.”

The street lamps on either side of the road, long neglected, cast a dim, warm yellow light. It enveloped Qin Yumian in a gentle, tender glow, as if cloaking her in a veil of softness.

Ye Hancheng received the answer he wanted and felt an immediate sense of relief. A hint of a smile touched his handsome features. “It’s good that there’s no one.”

He quickly assumed a serious tone. “What I mean is, puppy love is not advisable. As successors of socialism, our hearts should be solely devoted to the Party and our studies. The revolution has not yet succeeded, and comrades must continue to strive.”

Qin Yumian: “…”

Qin Yumian couldn’t help but laugh. She shoved the apple she had been holding into the young man’s mouth. “I’m home now. Thank you for walking me back.”

Ye Hancheng hurriedly removed the apple from his mouth and said, “I’ll come find you again tomorrow.”

“Alright.” Qin Yumian took her backpack, waved goodbye, and headed up the stairs.

Ye Hancheng stood still, watching as her figure disappeared into the darkness. Once she was out of sight, he called Assistant Du to pick him up.

There were few houses for sale in Sangcheng, so Ye Hancheng was staying at a hotel. He had rented the hotel’s best suite for a year, which had greatly delighted the hotel owner.

Sangcheng was small, and there were not many hotel guests. The hotel’s primary function was to host banquets and meals. The sudden arrival of a wealthy young master, who booked their most expensive suite for a year, had been an unexpected boon for them.

As a result, the hotel staff treated Ye Hancheng like an ancestor.

After Assistant Du dropped Ye Hancheng off at his room, he left. Ye Zhizhou called to inquire about his little brother’s situation. Assistant Du reported honestly.

“Everything is going well for the Second Young Master here, but…”

Ye Zhizhou frowned. “But what?”

“Well, it seems the Second Young Master might have a romantic interest. Her name is Qin Yumian.”

Qin Yumian? The same person that his troublesome little brother had asked him to investigate?

Ye Zhizhou’s voice grew slightly cold. “So, Hancheng is staying in Sangcheng because of her?”

Assistant Du replied, “It seems so.”

“Compile her information and send it to me.”

“Understood, President Ye.”

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The next day.

When Ye Hancheng arrived downstairs at the Qin residence, he was surprised to find someone else waiting for Qin Yumian.

Looking at the short boy in a loose-fitting jacket, Ye Hancheng frowned. “What are you doing here?”

Xue Qingxing, clutching a black plastic bag tightly, glanced nervously at the young man. “I came to give Mianmian something.”

Ye Hancheng noticed the black plastic bag in Xue Qingxing’s hands and could easily guess it contained a gift for Qin Yumian.

“What’s inside? Wrapped up so tightly, is it a love letter?”

Xue Qingxing’s face turned red, and he mumbled softly, “No.”

Ye Hancheng asked, “If it’s not, then why are you blushing?”

Xue Qingxing lowered his head and fell silent.

Ye Hancheng: “…”

Why did this situation make him seem like a bully?

Just then, Qin Yumian came downstairs and, seeing Xue Qingxing, walked over to him. “What’s going on? Did you need something?”

At the sound of her voice, Xue Qingxing looked up, his pale face regaining some color.

He handed the tightly wrapped black plastic bag to Qin Yumian. “This is for you.”

Qin Yumian replied with a confused, “Hmm?” and asked, “What is it?”

Xue Qingxing said nothing, only smiled shyly, his curly hair soft and glistening in the sunlight.

Qin Yumian opened the black plastic bag to reveal two brand-new comic books.

“I saw you searching for these two comic books at the used book stall before but couldn’t find them,” Xue Qingxing said.

Qin Yumian asked, “Where did you get the money?”

“It’s from my savings. The school gives scholarships to the top ten students each year. I saved mine and bought these comic books. I still have a few hundred left.” Xue Qingxing spoke with less timidity when addressing Qin Yumian.

Qin Yumian looked at the boy’s soft, curly hair, feeling a bit tempted to ruffle it, but with Ye Hancheng standing nearby with a watchful eye, she had to give up on the idea.

She said softly, “Please don’t spend money on buying things for me again next time.”

Xue Qingxing came from a difficult background. His parents had divorced, and he lived with his father. A few years ago, his father remarried, and his new wife was harsh and indifferent towards Xue Qingxing. She only provided for his basic needs and often berated him for being a burden.

This made Xue Qingxing withdrawn and timid, dealing with his troubles alone.

After giving the gift, Xue Qingxing left.

Ye Hancheng, watching Qin Yumian’s lingering gaze at the comic books, couldn’t help but feel jealous. He said sarcastically, “It’s just two comic books. If you like them so much, I can buy the whole bookstore for you. You can read any book you want.”

Qin Yumian: “…”

Classmate, such a domineering CEO-like remark; should I give you a round of applause?

Ignoring the young master’s little tantrum, Qin Yumian continued to look at the comic books.

A motorcycle sped by on the street, and Ye Hancheng swiftly pulled Qin Yumian aside. “Stop reading. Chairman Mao said you shouldn’t read while walking. I’m confiscating these.”

Without waiting for Qin Yumian to react, he snatched the comic books from her hands and stuffed them into his own backpack.

Qin Yumian: “…”

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#Mini Scene#
Big Orange: My wife is my first love, so my wife’s first love must be me too!!

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