Free Web NovelChapter 263: Chapter 263: Xu Zhendong’s Approval _1
With the help of Spirit Spring Water, Ye Ming’s wounds were healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.
In less than ten minutes, Ye Ming’s wounds had completely healed, and new skin had grown.
Just then, there was a knock at the door.
Lin Bingqing hurried over and opened the door, her face darkening immediately upon seeing who was there, "You are not welcome here."
The person standing outside was none other than Xu Zhendong.
His face showed embarrassment, and he said with a wry smile, "Miss Lin, I’ve just come to see your master. I mean no harm."
But Lin Bingqing did not even spare him a second glance, saying bluntly, "It’s quite late, my master needs to rest, it’s not convenient right now."
Clearly, Lin Bingqing attributed the day’s injuries Ye Ming suffered entirely to the people from the Xu Family.
She had been slightly polite to Xu Lele just before because she recognized Xu Lele as her future mistress; as for Xu Zhendong, she felt no need to be courteous.
Xu Zhendong was a bit awkward because he felt guilty, so he did not blame Lin Bingqing for her attitude.
"Bingqing, you can’t be rude. Let Uncle Xu in," Ye Ming, hearing Xu Zhendong’s voice, quickly said to Lin Bingqing.
After all, Xu Zhendong was Xu Lele’s father, and Ye Ming was more than happy to see him; he couldn’t possibly leave him standing at the door.
Upon entering the room and seeing Ye Ming, Xu Zhendong’s look of guilt deepened.
He said, "Ye Ming, I was wrong before, please don’t hold it against me. I’ve come today especially to thank you!"
Xu Zhendong slowly sat down beside Ye Ming, holding a wooden box in his hand.
Ye Ming quickly replied, "Uncle Xu, you are being too formal. I only did what I should. To tell the truth, I ended up dragging you all down. I never expected Jiang Long and his son to involve Le Le while they were targeting me."
Xu Zhendong waved his hand, indicating that Ye Ming didn’t need to say more.
If it weren’t for Ye Ming, today he and Xu Lele very well might have been killed by Jiang Long.
Xu Zhendong had long seen through Jiang Long’s wolfish ambitions and had made preparations to deal with him, but when Jiang Long actually made his move, Xu Zhendong’s supposed thorough preparations were utterly useless.
He and Xu Lele were like fish on the chopping board, completely at the mercy of Jiang Long. Even if Jiang Long were to dispose of them, Xu Zhendong would have been powerless to do anything about it.
So, to him, Ye Ming had given them a chance to live again, and the weight of this kindness was something Xu Zhendong clearly understood.
"No matter what, you have shown us great kindness today. I know your status is not low now, and you lack for nothing."
"However, I heard from Le Le that you were in need of some precious medicinal herbs, and it just so happens that I have some, so I brought them for you."
Xu Zhendong opened the wooden box, and instantly, a fragrance of medicinal herbs wafted out.
The box was filled with a splendid array of medicinal herbs, all of which were precious and aged.
Ye Ming, uncertain of how to accept the generous gift, watched as Xu Lele stepped forward, took the wooden box on his behalf, and said, "My father treasures these medicinal herbs very much. Since he’s willing to give them, you must accept them."
Xu Zhendong sighed lightly, looking at his daughter who seemed to favor others over her own family, and felt a bout of helplessness in his heart.
Ye Ming smiled, promptly expressing his gratitude, "Uncle Xu, then I will accept it, thank you."
Xu Zhendong’s tone shifted as he spoke earnestly, "Ye Ming, I didn’t allow you two to see each other before not because I wanted to stop you. I’m not against you being together, it’s just because you were young and reckless, offending too many people. I was merely worried about my daughter’s safety."
"So, I hope you can understand and not hold a grudge."
Xu Lele raised an eyebrow and looked at Ye Ming with a smile all over her face, appearing very happy.
Because these words from Xu Zhendong meant he would no longer hinder their relationship.
They wouldn’t have to meet in secret anymore.
"Really, Dad? Do you mean to say that you won’t interfere with me from now on?"
Xu Lele excitedly said, "That’s fantastic, I won’t be going back with you tonight."
Perhaps too excited, her words made the room instantly quiet down.
Xu Zhendong looked at his daughter with a helpless face, sighing inwardly.
Embarrassment also spread across Ye Ming’s face; Xu Lele sure knew how to make shocking statements.
Only Xia Ningning was most envious, wishing she could express her feelings as straightforwardly as Xu Lele.
But in the end, she didn’t have Xu Lele’s courage.
Noticing the ambiguous looks from those around her, Xu Lele’s cheeks instantly turned red, and she quickly explained, "No, no, no, I didn’t mean that, I just mean..."
"Ye Ming was seriously injured today and needs someone to take care of him. I want to stay and take care of him."
Her explanation sounded so pale and weak, even somewhat like a cover-up.
Seeing the increasingly ambiguous looks from those around her, Xu Lele simply shut her mouth and covered her hot cheeks.
At that moment, Ye Ming suddenly said, "Le Le, I’m alright now, you should go back with Uncle Xu!"
"This injury is nothing to me."
Seeing Xu Lele’s disappointed expression, Ye Ming quickly explained, "Uncle Xu has a point. I’ve brought too much trouble upon myself now. The Poison Sect from Nanjiang hasn’t been dealt with yet, and now the Martial Artist Association has emerged. Moreover, as the Spirit Spring Water business is looking up, there are many cunning and deceitful people who want to plot against me from behind."
"These things are nothing to me, but I can’t bear to see you take risks with me."
"Being around me is always going to be dangerous. Today’s incident is the clearest example, so I want to solve these troubles before coming back for you." freewebnσvel.cøm
Xu Lele pouted, her eyes showing a flash of disappointment, but she also understood Ye Ming’s feelings very well. freewēbnoveℓ.com
And this time, Ye Ming’s thoughts came from the bottom of his heart.
He had always thought he could protect the people around him, but after this incident, Ye Ming no longer had confidence in himself.
Although the outcome was safe in the end, Ye Ming couldn’t guarantee that it would always end without a hitch; a single mistake would be something he’d greatly regret.
"Le Le, please trust me, give me a little more time. I will resolve these dangers, and then I can be with you with peace of mind!"
"We still have a long life ahead of us. For a beautiful future, we should make some sacrifices now!"
Upon Ye Ming’s persuasion, Xu Lele nodded seriously and said earnestly, "Alright, I’ll wait for you, you can’t lie to me!"
