Chapter 473: The Sisters' Pact
Early the next morning, Liu Yiru declined Ye Fei's "morning exercise" proposal and insisted on getting him out of bed. They headed back to the Lingyun Association headquarters in the coastal area to get their car and said hello to Ye Xuan before setting off for Wang Hai City.
"Come on, you'll see Shui Ying soon. Can't you be a little happier?" Liu Yiru, who was driving, glanced at her son's gloomy face and chuckled. She didn't really mind skipping the morning exercise with Ye Fei.
After all, she hadn't seen Shui Ying in eighteen years and was eager to reunite. Plus, she had a rather bold idea in mind. Ever since she had experienced the thrill of "flying" with Ye Yunqi and Xiao Hanyue, she had grown fond of that unique excitement. She knew Ye Fei loved it too, so she planned to become true sisters with Shui Ying that very night.
Naturally, she wanted to save her energy. But she kept this plan to herself for now, intending to surprise Ye Fei later.
Ye Fei had no idea his mom was becoming more and more adventurous, even plotting a "stepmother-son" scenario. His gloomy expression was mostly exaggerated. Her refusal had only caused a slight disappointment, as there would be plenty of chances in the future. Thinking about reuniting with Shui Ying, whom he had been worried about, cheered him up.
Ye Fei hadn't told Liu Yiru about what happened with Zhuo Feng'er last night. It wasn't because he feared any lingering resentment between them. He wanted to surprise his mom.
Knowing her well, he was sure she wouldn't hold a grudge against Zhuo Feng'er but would actually look forward to reconciling with her old friend.
While Ye Fei and his mom were on their way to Wang Hai City, Shui Ying woke up from a dream. Her mood wasn't great because she had dreamed about him, the young man who had left a deep mark on her heart.
Although she no longer had the worries that had made her decide to leave him, her daughters' reactions were a major concern.
Could they accept their mom falling in love with a boy younger than them? The chances seemed slim, and for a moment, Shui Ying felt a mix of anxiety and uncertainty.
"Help! Third sister is trying to murder her own sister!" Ye Yunqi's dramatic scream jolted Shui Ying out of her chaotic thoughts. She didn't even have time to change clothes and rushed out in her pajamas. She saw Ye Yunying, also in pajamas, chasing Ye Yunqi around the living room.
Ye Siqi and Ye Siyao were smiling, clearly used to their antics.
Seeing the expressions of her older daughters, Shui Ying felt relieved but still scolded Ye Yunying, "Yunying, why are you bullying your sister?"
"I..." Ye Yunying stopped at her mom's rebuke, feeling a bit wronged. She wasn't bullying Ye Yunqi at all; it was the other way around. But she couldn't bring herself to explain, so she just blushed and couldn't continue.
It turned out that Ye Yunqi had sneaked into Ye Yunying's room while she was still half-asleep and mimicked Ye Fei's voice, saying, "Big sister, I'm back. Did you miss me?"
Ye Yunying, still groggy, was both surprised and delighted to hear her beloved brother had returned. She hugged Ye Yunqi and tried to kiss her, only to realize at the last moment that it was Ye Yunqi with a mischievous grin. Embarrassed and flustered, she chased after her.
Ye Yunqi had done this on purpose. She knew her brother's greatest wish was to have the whole family together, and she wanted to help him achieve that.
Since Ye Yunying was the boldest of the sisters, Ye Yunqi chose her first. For Ye Fei, Ye Yunqi was willing to do anything.
Seeing Ye Yunying's wronged look, Ye Yunqi quickly ran to her side, hugged her arm, and cooed, "Big sister, I'm sorry, okay? Don't be mad!"
After being scolded by her mom, Ye Yunying calmed down a bit and suddenly realized something. How did Yunqi know about her brother? She thought of a possibility that made her heart race. Seeing Ye Yunqi holding her arm, she subtly asked, "You too?"
"Yep!" Ye Yunqi nodded vigorously, equally subtly replying, "Together?"
Ye Yunying was an extremely bold girl, as evidenced by her willingness to let Ye Fei satisfy her friends. Hearing Ye Yunqi's proposal, she was thrilled and nodded vigorously, "Sure, let's go to my room and figure out the details!"
"Okay!" Ye Yunqi immediately agreed and walked briskly into Ye Yunying's room with her.
Watching them leave, Shui Ying and her two daughters exchanged puzzled glances, not understanding the girls' cryptic conversation. But they figured it was just girl stuff and didn't think much of it. Shui Ying's mood improved a lot thanks to her daughters' playful antics.
Usually, when everyone was home, Liu Yiru and Ye Siqi prepared breakfast. Today was no exception. After shaking her head at her younger sisters' antics, Ye Siqi went into the kitchen, followed by Shui Ying and Ye Siyao. One was curious after an eighteen-year hiatus, and the other, softened by love, wanted to learn how to better take care of him.
Just as the three were about to finish breakfast, they heard a car pull up outside. Ye Yunqi immediately jumped out of Ye Yunying's room and shouted, "It must be Mom and Brother back!"
Hearing Ye Yunqi's voice, Shui Ying quickly stepped out of the kitchen. She was just as eager to see her good friend as Liu Yiru was.
In fact, her desire was even stronger, given Liu Yiru's years of care for her daughters. As soon as she left the kitchen, Shui Ying saw Liu Yiru walking in from the entrance. She had changed a lot from the last time Shui Ying saw her.
Eighteen years ago, Liu Yiru was beautiful but still had a youthful innocence.
Now, her mature charm was on par with Shui Ying's, and her looks were even more striking.
Realizing this, Shui Ying also noticed that whether it was Liu Yiru, Ye Siyao, Ye Yunying, or Ye Yunqi, their beauty was almost otherworldly. Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire
Compared to them, even she and her eldest daughter, Ye Siqi, who were stunning in their own right, seemed a bit less extraordinary. She wondered if they had some beauty secrets that she should learn.
Although he didn't care much about her looks, she wanted to be even more beautiful for him.