NOVEL SIMPLE Five months later, Su Ruoqing had basically recovered, and after a long rest, her small face became plumper, which made her look prettier and daintier.
“Miss Su, it’s time to eat.”
Looking at the chicken soup and pig liver, Su Ruoqing immediately lost her appetite. “Why should I still eat these food for every meal…”
“Miss Su, please don’t pull a long face. The Young General specifically asked the cook to make them for you. They can nourish your body, and ordinary people even can’t get the chance to eat them.” This girl called Qingying came to serve her dinner every day. She was very lively, and Su Ruoqing could be happier every time she was with her.
“I know that.” Su Ruoqing then ate the food, but she was very suspicious that Leng Yuhe had specifically asked the cook to prepare them.
The door was pushed open and Leng Yuhe strode in. “You look good. How are you feeling today?”
“Much better. I am already fine.”
While she was recovering from her injury, Leng Yuhe didn’t come to visit her every day. But every time he came, he would stay for a long time and care for her. However, Su Ruoqing still couldn’t trust him completely.
“Since you are fine now, we should put our engagement party on the agenda.”
Su Ruoqing knew he would bring it up. Although she was unwilling to get engaged to him so soon, she dared not make any resistance, so she just nodded obediently.
Perhaps her obedient look pleased Leng Yuhe. “Don’t worry, I’ll give you a grand engagement party.” After saying that, he walked out of the room.
“Miss Su, General treats you so well…” said Qingying admiringly.
Looking at the smile on the girl’s face, Su Ruoqing felt that she herself was not overjoyed at all.
“Housekeeper, inform all major media that I’ll hold an engagement party with Miss Su on the fifth day of October. Tomorrow I’ll let everyone know about this news.”
“Okay, General.” After taking the task, the housekeeper left with a respectful manner.
“You are getting engaged so soon. Congratulations.”
“Thank you, brother.” Leng Yuhe looked at Leng Yulin with a smile. “Brother, are you envious of me? Do you also want to find someone to accompany you?”
Leng Yulin shook his head slightly. “Don’t make fun of me. You should know that I’m not interested in it.”
“You only take interest in reading books.” Leng Yuhe had no negative feelings towards his elder brother. Although Leng Yulin was bathed in everyone’s love at home, he didn’t treat Leng Yuhe badly, and he even protected him from being humiliated by one of their father’s concubines. If it wasn’t necessary, Leng Yuhe really hoped that he could always treat Leng Yulin as his brother.
“If you have time, you shall tell our father this news in person. After all…”
“Got it.”
Then came the long-time silence.
At the Su family.
Su Zhiyou and her mom were picking out the latest dresses, which were all of western style. These dresses were favoured by the ladies of the upper class, so the two of them didn’t want to fall behind.
“Humph! You two are still in the mood to do that? Take a good look at this,” her father said in a cold voice and then threw a newspaper onto the table.
Su Zhiyou picked up the newspaper and looked at it carefully with her mom. “What? Leng Yuhe is getting engaged to that little bitch! Besides, he is going to hold a grand engagement party! How is that possible?”
Su Zhiyou was furious. Su Ruoqing didn’t deserve such treatment!
“It is said that any woman who gets close to Leng Yuhe will have a bad ending. How could Su Ruoqing be so lucky to get his appreciation?” Her mother was also confused.
Her father looked impatient. “How do I know what Leng Yuhe is thinking? But…”
“But what?”
“After all, we raised Su Ruoqing. If her social status is elevated, she would appreciate our upbringing.”
His wife was enlightened by him. “That’s right. We’re her parents. Since she married the Young General, she should give us some benefits.”
“I heard that she was accidentally injured a while ago. It’s time for us to visit her now. By the way, we should remind her that we are her parents.”
The two of them were going to go to Leng Yuhe’s villa, but Su Zhiyou was still immersed in confusion and frustration. Although she knew that Leng Yuhe was a cruel and cold-hearted man, his identity was still very attractive. Why could Su Ruoqing have such a good fate?
When Su Zhiyou thought of this, her expression gradually became ferocious.
On the other side, her parents were ready to go to Leng Yuhe’s villa.
Although they had seen this villa more than once, they had never entered it as formal guests. Therefore, they couldn’t suppress their excitement.
“Stop. Who are you?”
The guards of the villa had changed. Leng Yuhe chose some of his confidants from the army, and they were extremely capable and loyal.
The cold expression on the guards’ face startled Su Ruoqing’s foster parents. “We are Miss Su’s parents. She is about to get engaged to Young General, so we are here to visit her.”
Su Ruoqing’s foster father straightened up and specifically emphasized the engagement.
“Please wait a moment.” The guards turned to inform the housekeeper, and the housekeeper went out to meet them.
The housekeeper treated them very courteously, which made Su Ruoqing’s foster mother become more complacent.
Upstairs, Su Ruoqing, who had been lying for several months, couldn’t bear to stay indoors any longer. Since no one was keeping an eye on her now, she immediately came to the balcony to breathe fresh air.
She looked out of the window. It was a bright and sunny day. A light breeze brushed her face, making her breathe more freely.
“Miss Su, your parents have come to visit you.”
In an instant, Su Ruoqing became depressed. How could they be so shameless to come over and visit her?
Although she was reluctant to see them, she knew she had to be rational. “Let them in.”
After bringing her foster parents over, the housekeeper quietly left.
“Father, mother.”
Her foster mother wore a big smile on her well-maintained face. “Ruoqing, we haven’t seen you for so long. How’s your life? Your father, your sister and I miss you very much.”
“Yeah, you’ve been here for so long. Why don’t you contact us and tell us about your situation?”
“Your father is right. I heard you were shot and wounded. Have you recovered completely?”
The two of them talked unceasingly, leaving no time for Su Ruoqing to interrupt them. Their hypocritical concern only made her feel sick, but she kept smiling. There was a hint of contempt in her eyes.
After saying for a long time without getting any response, her foster mother couldn’t help but feel impatient. “Your father and I have said a lot. Did you listen to us?”
Su Ruoqing smiled, “Don’t be angry. Of course I listened to you.”
Looking at Su Ruoqing’s obedient look, her foster mother snorted.
“Ruoqing, since you are in good health now, I want to discuss something with you,” said her foster father.
Su Ruoqing sneered and thought to herself, “Discuss? They’ve never discussed anything with me! They said this because I’m going to get engaged to Leng Yuhe, and then they could make use of me.’
Sure enough, seeing that Su Ruoqing didn’t respond, he continued to say, “Since you’re going to get engaged to the Young General, you will become his official wife and he must attach great importance to you. You have to always think of helping our family.”
Su Ruoqing’s heart trembled slightly. After ruining her life, her so-called father couldn’t wait to make use of her again. She was disgusted to see their greedy look. Although she hated the Su family, she couldn’t show any hatred on the surface.
Seeing that Su Ruoqing was just smiling without giving an answer, her foster mother stared at her. “Why are you laughing? Are you dumb? If we hadn’t raised you and sent you to the Young General’s mansion, you would never have such a high social status.” After saying that, she gasped, as if she had suffered a grievance. “Your father and I just wanted you to help the family, and if you are unwilling to help us, there is no point in our calling on you!”
Her foster mother began to lose control of her temper, but Su Ruoqing still sat there quietly without refutation.
Seeing that the situation didn’t go smoothly, her foster father hurriedly interrupted his wife, “Ruoqing, your mother is just anxious and she has no ill will. Our factory’s business isn’t good recently. If there is no financial support, I’m afraid that…” After saying that, he exchanged glances with his wife.
“Yes. Ruoqing, I was so anxious just now, and I didn’t mean to scold you. Now you are the only one who can save the Su family.”
“Mom, what do you want me to do?”
Su Ruoqing understood the purpose of her foster parents, but she still pretended not to know.
Hearing Su Ruoqing’s reply, her foster father was delighted. “It’s not difficult. Just ask General Leng to invest some money in the factory. Then the problem of our family will be solved.”
Seeing that he finally spoke out their purpose, Su Ruoqing had mixed feelings.
“No problem. It is because of the Su family that I can gain my current social status. I should repay the Su family, and I will try to persuade the Young Marshal.”
Su Ruoqing’s tone was gentle and she responded to all the requests of them.
After getting the benefit they wanted, her foster parents were smug and then left quickly.
Looking at their distant figures, Su Ruoqing secretly swore that one day she would avenge herself and let the Su family suffer.
At night, Leng Yuhe returned from the army.
“Why haven’t you slept yet?”
“I’m waiting for you.”
“Oh? Wait for me?” Leng Yuhe smiled and said, “I heard that someone came to visit you today.”
Su Ruoqing knew Leng Yuhe’s temper, so she directly said, “The Su family’s factory needs financial support, so…”
“Since you’re going to be my fiancee, I’ll help your family solve the financial problem.”
“Thank you.”
“However, since I’ve done you such a big favor, let me charge some interest…”
He approached her, and she could smell his minty breathing. Su Ruoqing knew his intention, but she had nowhere to hide. As a result, Leng Yuhe kissed on her lips with ease.
She couldn’t help but groan.
After kissing her for a while, Leng Yuhe let her go. “I won’t touch you today. You shall regain your health and wait for the engagement party.”
Without waiting for Su Ruoqing’s response, Leng Yuhe wrapped her in his arms tightly and fell asleep.
His breath brushed her ears and cheeks. She felt so itchy that her eyelashes trembled slightly. However, she just allowed Leng Yuhe to hold her without moving.
Why did he agree to her request so easily today? This man was both fierce and gentle. What was his real character?
Su Ruoqing found it hard to see through him. She gradually fell asleep in the warm embrace of Leng Yuhe.