Chapter 528: Special Ore 4

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation  Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

After confirming that Ye Lengan wasn’t lying, Huangfu Ruiling breathed a sigh of relief.

Next, the two of them refrained from discussing these matters and engaged in casual chatter, creating an atmosphere that felt particularly warm.

Days continued to pass peacefully, with Ye Lengan attending school punctually and occasionally practicing alchemy in her free time. Life was indeed flavorful.

Sauntering along the school pathway, Ye Lengan appeared carefree. However, at this moment, she was also contemplating how to request leave from the principal to visit the Hidden World.

With the college entrance examination looming, obtaining approval from the principal wouldn’t be straightforward. Well, it seemed she had to devise a thoughtful plan!

Just as Ye Lengan was lost in her thoughts, she suddenly heard a commotion not far ahead in the woods. Initially uninterested in meddling, her curiosity got the better of her upon recognizing familiar voices – Li Deze and Ye Xiyuan.

It was quite peculiar; considering Li Deze’s deep affection for Ye Xiyuan, their quarrel was unexpected. Ye Lengan wondered what had transpired between them, filling her with curiosity.

Presently, the two in the thicket remained oblivious to her presence, engrossed in their dispute, particularly Li Deze’s one-sided questioning. “Xiyuan, what is the Ye family up to?” Li Deze interrogated Ye Xiyuan, unable to contain his frustration. “When our family faced trouble, yours not only refrained from assisting but even seized several major contracts from our company. Is this how you honor the years of friendship between our families?”

Li Deze never anticipated that, amidst his family’s crisis, the Ye family’s initial response wouldn’t involve aid but rather the exploitation of their company’s contracts, exacerbating their already dire situation.

“Brother Deze, l…” Ye Xiyuan lifted her head, gazing at Li Deze with an expression torn between hesitation and distress. “You know I have no say in the company’s matters. These decisions are made by Dad, and I can’t change them.”

“Xiyuan, do you plan to continue deceiving me even at this point?” Li Deze, looking at Ye Xiyuan’s innocent demeanor, could no longer summon any compassion. “This time, it wasn’t Uncle orchestrating things. It was your scheming behind the scenes, wasn’t it?”

Upon discovering this truth, Li Deze found it hard to believe the results of his investigation. Ultimately, his father scolded him, jolting him into awareness.

He always perceived Ye Xiyuan as a genuinely kind and innocent girl. Even when he learned some truths in the principal’s office, it didn’t significantly alter his opinion. He had silently cherished and protected Ye Xiyuan all this time.

He didn’t seek any reciprocation or gratitude. Yet, in their family’s dire situation, Ye Xiyuan chose to kick them when they were down.

“Brother Deze, what are you saying!” Despite Ye Xiyuan’s attempt to appear innocent, a hint of awkwardness flashed in her eyes. However, her face still exuded innocence. “You know the kind of person my father is. How could he allow me to intervene in the company’s affairs?”

Li Deze, gazing at the seemingly innocent girl, couldn’t shake off the chill creeping up from his heart. He felt as if he’d been blind all this time. How could he have fallen for someone like Ye Xiyuan?

It turned out that he had misunderstood Ye Xiyuan all along. She wasn’t as innocent and kind as she projected; it was all an act. Perhaps every time he witnessed Ye Xiyuan being bullied in the past, it was orchestrated by her! That revelation was truly terrifying.

“Brother Deze, why are you looking at me like that?” Faced with Li Deze’s intense gaze, Ye Xiyuan felt uneasy. Still, she mustered a smile and comforted him, “l know you’re upset now. I genuinely can’t intervene in the company’s affairs. However, once I return, I’ll persuade Dad to assist your family. I believe you’ll overcome this crisis.”

“Ye Xiyuan, you’re truly frightening.” Li Deze, looking at Ye Xiyuan, couldn’t help but comment, “So, in the past, I never truly understood the kind of person you are. If not for this incident, I might have been deceived by you for a lifetime!”

Ye Xiyuan’s expression stiffened, followed by a change in demeanor. Her face now bore a look of sadness. Biting her lip, she continued, “Brother Deze, 1 know you hold grievances against my family because of this incident. But I didn’t lie to you; this truly has nothing to do with me. It’s all Dad’s decision.

You’ve always been so good to me. Why would I harm you?”

As she spoke, she pondered whether someone had leaked her involvement. After all, during the incident, she had accompanied Ye Li to the company multiple times.

Moreover, because of this event, she had gained considerable benefits, causing Ye Li’s attitude towards her to change significantly. She was quite satisfied with this outcome.

Regarding Li Deze, she felt no remorse. In the business world, there were no permanent friends or enemies – only everlasting interests. Thus, she considered her actions justified.

Yet, she never intended to let Li Deze know about this. After all, Li Deze was deeply infatuated with her and served as an excellent backup. She had no intention of letting him go!

“That’s right! I’ve truly treated you well.” Li Deze, looking at Ye Xiyuan, smiled coldly. “Unfortunately, all my kindness was wasted. No, even dogs understand loyalty. But I treated you well, only to receive a knife in the back. I must have been blind to have liked you so much.”

Hearing Li Deze’s harsh words, Ye Xiyuan’s expression changed. With a cold demeanor, she retorted, “Brother Deze, I know you’re upset now, but you can’t vent your anger on me! I haven’t done anything. Believe it or not.”

“Ye Xiyuan, you don’t need to continue acting here.” Li Deze persisted, “Without evidence, do you think I would come to accuse you? I just didn’t expect that, even now, you’re still evading the truth..”

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