Chapter 405: Kneeling and Admitting Mistakes
"Oh, you guys, are you busy? Oh, if you're busy, I'll just come back another day. Just keep these things for now. Xue Mei, I'll be going then."
Han Xuemei really wanted to take this opportunity to leave as soon as possible.
But just as she turned to leave, Han Xuewei grabbed her. "
"You've already come, why not sit down for a bit? Lin Yi, what kind of attitude is that?"
"Oh, it's nothing. Since you've come, go ahead and take a seat. Well then, come in as a guest."
With that, Han Xuemei had no choice but to stop declining.
She just felt somewhat uncomfortable in her body and even a bit uneasy.
After entering, Han Xuemei just sat on the sofa in the living room, her hands constantly crossing and uncrossing in front of her.
"Here, do you want a glass of water or a drink?"
"You don't need to fuss over me, I won't drink anything. I just came over, just to, you know, to check on the kids."
"Check on the kids? Which kid do you want to see? Or is it that you want to take that kid away again?"
Lin Yi spoke with definite sarcasm, and this time, his words seemed to carry a great deal of irony.
"No, no, that's not what I meant, Lin Yi. The incident last time, I admit, I was indeed a bit impulsive, and now, reflecting on it, I truly regret it very much."
"Regret? So, you've come to your senses now, have you?"
"I'm sorry, really sorry, I know I've done many wrong things before, but last time, you let me off so easily, and for that, I'm very grateful."
"I don't know what your real intention is for coming here this time, but I'm telling you, keep away from my family. If you ever do anything to harm them again, I definitely won't let you off easily this time."
"You can be assured, I won't do it again, I absolutely won't. I came here today sincerely to apologize to you, really, truly Lin Yi."
"Enough, I don't want to hear all this. If you're willing to stay, then you two sisters can have a good chat. Remember, don't get any funny ideas."
"Where are you going?"
"I've got some things to take care of outside, I already told you about them. Alright then, I'll be heading out."
"Oh, okay, I'll walk you out."
As they talked, Han Xuewei stood up and afterward, the two of them went into the courtyard.
"I'm telling you, this woman coming here, she may not have any good intentions, so you better be careful."
"Ah, didn't you see? Her attitude today seemed quite sincere, I guess she must have come to her senses."
"If she's truly come here to apologize, I can accept that, but what I'm afraid of is that she might have other ulterior motives."
"She shouldn't. After all we've been through, I believe she must have grown up and matured a bit."
"I hope so, but still, keep your eyes open, okay?"
"Fine, I got it. Don't worry. Oh, and if something comes up, you call me. When you're out and about, take care of yourself. Add more clothes if it gets cold in the mountains."
"Enough with the nagging already, I'm off. You take care at home."
While talking, the two of them waved goodbye, and finally, Lin Yi got up and left.
Returning to the room, he saw Han Xuemei still sitting uncomfortably in the same spot.
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"Oh come on, Lin Yi's already left, why bother? Come on, have some water."
"Really, I feel so embarrassed, especially seeing Lin Yi. I, I didn't even know where to put my face."
"It's all in the past, I don't want to talk about it anymore. Let's just act like none of it ever happened, okay?"
"Xue Mei, do you really, do you really feel that way?"
"Of course, if I didn't think so, do you think I'd give you the chance to come into our house? If I've let you in, then that means I've not taken the whole incident to heart."
"Xue Mei, I, I really, I'm really thankful to you. I did so much in the past, and you, you forgave me time and time again."
"Have you forgotten what we are to each other? If you were just a stranger, do you think I would have forgiven you?"
"Yes, it's because of our relationship that I find it even harder to face you."
After saying this, Han Xuemei suddenly stood up and knelt down on the floor.
"What are you doing? Sister, get up please."
Clearly, Han Xuewei was not prepared for this action and didn't understand why she was kneeling.
"Don't touch me."
She suddenly pushed Han Xuewei aside.
"What are you doing? Stand up and talk."
"Just let me say it this way, I'll feel a bit better after getting it off my chest. Otherwise, the guilt will eat me up inside."
"But I can't really take in what you're saying if you're kneeling and I'm standing."
"Even if you can't take it in, you have to listen. Once I finish saying this, then I'll stand up, okay? Just give me this chance."
"Alright, alright, go on, say it. Whatever it is, just be brief."
"Actually, I've been quite jealous of you since we were kids."
"Since we were kids?"
"Yes, you've always been better than me in every aspect and your family conditions were much better than mine, so I've always been resentful inside. At home, you were the example they always put before me."
"I understand. I think my uncle mentioned this to me before."
"Yes, that's when the bitterness began to twist inside me. So, I targeted you at every turn, including as we grew up. This time too, I targeted you."
"But I really didn't do it on purpose. Sister, I... I never thought to make them compete with you like that, and had I known, I would never have allowed it."
"Xue Mei, there's no need for you to explain. I understand. It's just your nature, and yes, you are brilliantly talented. Honestly, I've come to realize this time how foolish I've been. With all the effort I put into ensuing you, I could have been doing something worthwhile. Why be antagonistic towards you?"