latelenovela Chapter 206 Reprimanding Liao Yunyan
Chapter 206 Reprimanding Liao Yunyan
Lu Hanmo breathed a sigh of relief and thanked Li Xiaolin repeatedly, prompting the three members of the Liao family to exclaim in admiration.
The atmosphere became a little awkward for a moment. Cheng Ai picked up an apple and started taking a bite, while Ye Jingke grabbed her free little hand and started rubbing and playing with it.
Lu Hanmo was focused on serving Li Xiaolin, Liao Yunqing was drinking tea and lost in thought, Liao Yunyan was gazing at Ye Jingke with affection, and Liao Chengming was looking at Cheng Ai with a hesitant expression, as if considering how to start the conversation.
Just then, a maid rushed downstairs in a panic, "It's terrible, sir! Madam has a high fever that won't go down, and she's vomiting nonstop. I'm afraid she's going to die!"
These words startled everyone present. Liao Chengming's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly went upstairs, with Liao Yunqing following closely behind. Liao Yunyan's eyes flashed with impatience as she withdrew her gaze from Ye Jingke and got up to follow her father and elder brother.
"Xiaolin, Aunt Hui is critically ill, I have to go see her. You are pregnant, so please don't do anything rash." Lü Hanmo left these words and quickly departed.
The atmosphere of worry was so heavy that Cheng Ai glanced to the side, summoned two peace talismans, and handed them over, saying, "Do whatever you want, don't worry about me."
Ye Jingke gratefully caught her, hugged her and kissed her hard, then headed straight for the master bedroom.
Although he could also draw talismans, this ability was bestowed upon him by Cheng Ai, and since no one outside knew about it, he dared not use it casually.
Moreover, the Liao siblings and she had a very bad relationship, and if he often helped Zhang Xiaohui, he would inevitably upset her.
But Cheng Ai now offered him the talisman without holding a grudge, which warmed his heart and filled him with emotion.
When Ye Jingke entered the room, Zhang Xiaohui was nestled in Liao Chengming's arms, crying out in pain. Liao Yunqing and the maid were massaging her limbs, Liao Yunyan was feeding her water, and Lü Hanmo was cleaning up the vomit on the floor without changing his expression. The scene was quite chaotic.
Upon seeing the person who arrived, Liao Chengming, as if he had found a lifeline, hurriedly and gently placed Zhang Xiaohui on the bed, pleading humbly, "Jingke, Xiaohui's condition is not good right now. Could you please invite Xiao Ai up here to examine her?"
"Dad, are you crazy?" Liao Yunyan exclaimed in surprise, her face full of disbelief. "That cunning and treacherous illegitimate daughter isn't a doctor, what could she possibly do?"
"Slap!" Liao Chengming slapped her across the face and scolded, "Yunyan, how dare you talk like that? If it weren't for Xiao Ai bringing you the amulet, your mother wouldn't have been sleeping so soundly these past few days!"
He closed his eyes briefly, trying to suppress his anger, and said in a calm tone, "Yunqing is your biological brother, and Hanmo and Jingke are his brothers. Is it appropriate for you to call Li Xiaolin 'Sister Lin' and Cheng Ai's illegitimate daughter?"
Liao Yunyan covered her burning cheek, tears streaming uncontrollably down her face. "Dad, you always love me the most. How come you turn against me the moment that bitch shows up?"
Ignoring the argument between the Liao father and daughter, Ye Jingke went straight to the bedside and stuffed two amulets into Zhang Xiaohui's pocket.
Not long after, a miracle happened.
Two faint blue lights flashed by, and Zhang Xiaohui, who had been in unbearable pain, felt much better instantly.
She not only opened her eyes, but was even able to slowly sit up. "Chengming... let's talk this out... don't hit me..."
Having not spoken for a long time, Zhang Xiaohui coughed violently as soon as she opened her mouth, her voice hoarse and weak, as if she would collapse at the slightest breeze.
Liao Yunqing glared at Liao Yunyan with exasperation, then immediately tried to calm his wife down, saying, "Xiao Hui, don't get agitated, tell me slowly."
The next second, his lips trembled, and joy filled his entire chest.
Ever since Zhang Xiaohui fell ill, she had been bedridden, spending her days either unconsciously groaning in pain or vomiting. But now, she has actually woken up!
Does this mean that her body can recover?
It seems that inviting Jingke and Cheng Ai to our home for dinner was the right thing to do!
Zhang Xiaohui's not-so-nimble eyes slowly darted around, then she smiled weakly and asked softly, "Chengming...I...I've been sick for several years..."
"Four years," Liao Chengming replied with heartache as he massaged her.
Zhang Xiaohui coughed lightly twice, a happy smile curving her lips. "It's been four years, and the children have all become more mature and composed."
She struggled to raise one hand and gently stroked Liao Yunqing's face, overwhelmed with guilt, "Son...you've suffered so much..."
Liao Yunqing pursed his lips. Four years is neither a long nor a short time. His father had no interest in running the company, so he had to shoulder the entire burden of supporting the family.
But he did it willingly and never complained, because family was much more important than career.
Unfortunately, he lacked Lü Hanmo's substantial financial backing, and he also lacked Ye Jingke's vision and courage, making it extremely difficult for him to succeed on his own.
Even so, Liao Yunqing still did not choose to ask for help.
He boasted that he was talented and hardworking, so why couldn't he make a name for himself with his own hands?
Liao Yunqing held her mother's hand, her eyes red-rimmed, "Mom, as long as you are safe, it's all worth it no matter how much I suffer."
Zhang Xiaohui nodded slowly, then turned her gaze to Liao Yunyan, whose eyes were brimming with tears. Her heart skipped a beat. "Oh dear...who made my sweet baby cry...come here...let Mommy hug you, cough cough cough..."
Finally realizing her grievances had been noticed, Liao Yunyan immediately threw herself into her arms, pouted, and burst into tears, wailing, "Waaah, Mom... Dad hit me for an illegitimate daughter... You have to stand up for me..."
"What?!" Zhang Xiaohui was shocked. She turned to look at Liao Chengming and scolded, "Chengming, what's wrong with you? She's just an outsider. Why are you taking your anger out on Yanyan?"
Liao Chengming quickly recounted the whole story, and Zhang Xiaohui stared in astonishment.
She looked at Ye Jingke, swallowed hard, and asked with difficulty, "Jingke, is what Chengming said true? You really announced your relationship with that illegitimate daughter?"
Ye Jingke's face stiffened, and he coldly opened his lips, "Aunt Hui, you treat me like your own son, and I respect you. I can temporarily take Yunyan's rudeness to Ai'ai as her being young and ignorant, but if you speak ill of Ai'ai because of her one-sided words, then please forgive Jingke for disregarding the kindness you two have shown me over the years!"
He paused for a moment, then continued, "Yunyan, I know you like me, but my heart only belongs to Ai'ai. I can't reciprocate your feelings. I hope you can understand. Otherwise, I will use special means to imprison you abroad, so that you can never return to China!"
Upon hearing this, Liao Yunyan cried even louder, prompting Zhang Xiaohui to offer various words of comfort.
Liao Chengming remained silent, but Liao Yunqing couldn't help but speak first, "Jingke, your words are a bit too harsh."
Ye Jingke took a deep breath, his tone growing colder and colder, "Yunqing, you don't need to worry about the mask. Someone is manipulating the game, and there's no way I can escape it. But you can't make me accept your sister because of that. Otherwise, not only will Ai Ai beat you up, but I won't hold back either!"