Chapter 328: Giving Up Hope

Chapter 328: Giving Up Hope

Lu Ye sat in a chair with his hands on his knees, looking respectful and serious. He started talking to Ye Rufeng about serious business. "Grandpa, I talked to Xiaobai last time. After she finishes her work at the military hospital, you and she can go to the military area to open a branch of Derentang. What do you think?"

Ye Rufeng's eyes lit up slightly upon hearing Lu Ye's words.

Is he running a clinic with his granddaughter at the Luye military base?

In this way, he can still live with his granddaughter in the future.

Ye Rufeng did not show his expression and did not immediately express his opinion. He said, "I will discuss this with Xiaozhi later."

"good."

"Grandpa, please have some fruit first. I'll go help Xiaobai cook."

"Go ahead." Ye Rufeng peeled the banana that Lu Ye had given her.

Just as Lu Ye entered the courtyard, Ye Jingsong and his family returned excitedly.

"Uncle, you're back?"

Lu Ye asked with a smile, "How was your trip? How many attractions did you visit?"

Ye Jingsong, beaming with joy, said with a smile, "We had a great time. We went to the iron bridge to take pictures and went boating. However, the weather got cold and the wind was too strong in the afternoon, so your aunt caught a bit of a chill."

"Then come inside and rest."

"What is my cousin making?" Ye Qingbai sniffed and ran into the kitchen.

When Ye Rufeng heard that Ye Jingsong and the others had returned, he got up and went to the door, where he saw the family of four.

He looked back and forth at Ye Qingchuan, who was walking at the very back.

I didn't see anyone else.

His eyes were slightly indifferent.

"Come in quickly."

Ye Jingsong's family had a great time. When they returned and saw Ye Rufeng, they felt a little embarrassed. Ye Rufeng gave an awkward smile and said, "Second Uncle, we went out to play while you were still at work. We feel a little bad about that."

"What's wrong with that? You've come all this way, take a look around."

Ye Jinsong noticed that his second uncle kept looking towards the door, and he immediately understood what was going on.

He explained with a smile, "Tian Dong went out to run some errands, he might be here in a bit."

Maybe they'll come over...

That means they won't come!

Ye Rufeng lowered his eyes and didn't ask any more questions about Ye Tiandong. He simply invited them into the house, pointed to the fruit on the table, and said, "Have some fruit. Xiaozhi is cooking."

Wang Lan said she was going to help Bai Zhi cook. When she entered the kitchen and saw the sumptuous dishes Bai Zhi had laid out on the cutting board, she exclaimed, "Xiao Zhi, did you make all of this?"

Bai Zhi had already ladled out the last dish from the pot. She smiled and nodded, "Auntie, I hope you won't mind that I didn't cook it well."

"What are you complaining about?" Wang Lan looked at the dishes that looked and smelled delicious, and smiled sheepishly. "To be honest, I'm not very good at cooking. I can't make any of these dishes."

Wang Lan's words surprised Bai Zhi.

She only felt that the other person was being very modest.

Just like she did just now, she was humble and polite.

The rice steaming in the aluminum pot on Lu Ye's honeycomb briquette stove is now cooked.

"Xiaobai, shall we serve the dishes now?" Lu Ye brought in the rice cooker and put it down, asking Bai Zhi for her opinion.

Since Ye Tiandong didn't come, Lu Ye wondered if they should wait.

Bai Zhi glanced at her watch and said, "Take it, I'll serve the rice."

"Auntie, please come inside. We'll take the food."

Bai Zhi was serving rice, and Ye Qingbai and Ye Qingchuan came over to help serve the dishes.

"Xiao Zhi, is Second Grandfather not angry with me anymore?" Ye Qingbai went in to greet him, and Ye Rufeng gave a lukewarm "hmm".

Ye Qingbo was still quite uneasy, afraid that the old man was still angry with him for his careless words a couple of days ago.

Bai Zhi smiled and said, "Don't be afraid, I'm definitely not angry anymore. But you should be more careful with your words in the future, so as not to hurt the old man's feelings. He's had a hard enough life."

It's one thing for his son to misunderstand him, but now even his grandson is blaming him. He must be feeling terrible.

"I already know I was wrong. My mouth deserves a beating." Ye Qingbo said, and slapped himself without hesitation.

Bai Zhi and Ye Qingchuan looked at each other with strange expressions, their lips twitching slightly.

Ye Qingchuan asked curiously, "Brother, what did you say that offended Second Grandfather? Why do you have to punish yourself like this?"

"Don't ask questions that little brats shouldn't ask."

Ye Qingchuan pursed his lips, picked up the rice that Bai Zhi had served, and left.

Bai Zhi and Lu Ye stood in the kitchen, their expressions complicated.

"I guess my uncle won't be coming, will he?"

Bai Zhi looked disappointed, but this result was within her expectations.

She knew that once her uncle left, he would never return.

If he's willing to come, he'll definitely come with his uncle and his family.

Lu Ye patted her shoulder and comforted her, "It's okay, just treat him to dinner alone tomorrow."

It was getting dark, and her cousins ​​must be hungry after playing outside all day.

They had to go back to the hotel after their meal.

She didn't dare to explicitly suggest waiting for her uncle.

Given how much her grandfather values ​​his reputation, he would definitely insist on starting to eat.

No matter how much he hoped his son would come, he couldn't openly wait with everyone else.

Waiting will only make the atmosphere more awkward.

"Let's go eat."

After everyone was seated, Bai Zhi poured beer for everyone. She stood up, picked up her glass, and toasted the guests.

"Uncle, Aunt, and Cousin, I sincerely welcome you to Nancheng to attend my wedding despite your busy schedules. I am truly grateful and touched."

Bai Zhi held a beer, her expression sincere.

Ye Jingsong said, "Niece, what are you saying? We are all your family, of course we have to attend your wedding, there's nothing to thank us for."

Bai Zhi smiled and changed her approach, "Uncle, then I'd really welcome you, okay?"

Ye Jingsong nodded in satisfaction, "That's fine. Since you put it that way, we'll definitely drink this glass of wine."

"Come on, let's all have a toast to our niece who has found true love."

Everyone stood up and downed their drinks.

The whole family was enjoying themselves, except for Ye Tiandong.

In the past, it didn't seem like anything was amiss when Ye Tiandong wasn't around.

After all, the father and son had not been in contact for twenty years, neither of them mentioned the other, and neither of them had any desire to reconcile.

They each live their own lives.

Ye Tiandong started working and supporting himself when he was fifteen or sixteen years old.

He did not rely on his father at all.

Ye Rufeng also left home and traveled around after suffering the double blow of the successive deaths of his wife and daughter.

Now, the unexpected appearance of Bai Zhi has brought the father and son together.

Twenty years have passed; even the biggest grudges should be resolved now.

Ye Jingsong didn't know how to comfort his uncle. Although Ye Tiandong said he would come over for dinner, based on his understanding of Ye Tiandong...

It's unlikely they'll come to your door on their own initiative.

After finishing her drink, Bai Zhi urged everyone to eat, "Come on, everyone, let's dig in."

She also gave up hope that Ye Tiandong would come.