Chapter Five: The Truth

  This week, rush to the new book chart, don't be polite, take the new book baby home~╭(╯3╰)╮

  A gentle breeze accompanied by the chirping of cicadas, and the intentionally light footsteps were very faint in it.

  If it were someone with low vigilance, they might not have noticed. But Ye Qinglan's hearing was much more sensitive than ordinary people, and this rustling sound couldn't deceive her ears at all.

  The footsteps were getting closer and closer, and had already reached the window.

  Ye Qinglan quickly calmed down. The newcomer was very familiar with the surroundings, obviously someone from the Ye residence. The footsteps were slightly heavy, probably a man...

  Could it be Young Master Xue Yushu?

  The window frame was tapped lightly twice. Ye Qinglan's heart skipped a beat, no matter what, she couldn't let the visitor see Guiyuan's current appearance.

  Ye Qinglan fixed her gaze on Gui Yuan, a strange light flickering in her eyes. She spoke softly: "It's late at night, you must be very sleepy now. Go to bed and sleep until tomorrow morning."

  After repeating twice, Guī Yuán walked dazedly to the bedside and fell down softly.

  The window frame was knocked twice again.

  Ye Qinglan didn't bother to lower her head to look at the longan, and quietly walked to the window. After a moment, the person outside couldn't help but knock on the window frame again, and she suddenly pushed open the window.

  The person standing outside the window obviously didn't expect Ye Qinglan's action, and was caught off guard by the window hitting his nose bridge. He suddenly let out a painful cry, and his handsome face scrunched up in agony.

  Ye Qinglan took advantage of this brief moment to quickly glance at the newcomer, and was immediately shocked with wide eyes.

  The newcomer had a slender figure and delicate features, wearing a brocade robe. To everyone's surprise, it was not Xue Yushu, but Ye Yuanshou. What a huge surprise!

  "Big, big brother," shouted at a young face that was still tender and immature, it really took some courage: "It's so late, why have you come."

  Sneaking around in the middle of the night doesn't look like a brother visiting his sister.

  Ye Yuanzhou's nose was hit hard and he couldn't speak from the pain. But his eyes stared unwaveringly at Ye Qinglan.

  Ye Qinglan felt a strange feeling in her heart, and a vague thought flashed through her mind, but she didn't have time to think deeply about it. She said tactfully: "Let's talk about it tomorrow, I'm tired now and want to sleep early..."

  "Lan'er," a warm and powerful hand suddenly grasped her arm, the young man's eyes were urgent and scorching: "Why did you want to drink apricot blossom dew today?"

  What's wrong with sleeping at this late hour, and instead running to her window just to ask this? And also, previously you clearly called her Third Sister, now why suddenly change to such a familiar term of endearment?

  Ye Qinglan quietly pulled her arm back with force.

  But unexpectedly, Ye Yuanshou not only didn't let go, but instead grasped her even tighter, his eyes staring tightly at her face: "You've been allergic to the fragrance of apricot blossoms since you were a child, and even just smelling it would make your whole body uncomfortable. How could that Apricot Blossom Fragrance have entered your mouth so easily? You did it on purpose, didn't you?"

  Ye Qing's heart sounded a loud alarm.

  Ye Yuanzhou seemed gentle and affectionate at first glance, but his actions tonight had far exceeded the bounds of brotherly love.

  His palms were burning as he grasped her slender wrist, his body unconsciously leaning forward slightly, and the gaze in his eyes was even more fervent and urgent. Such an intimate yet invasive posture was clearly one that a man would only have when facing the woman he loved...

  "Lan, it's all my fault. Yesterday, I was impulsive and kissed your face in the garden. You must have been frightened, which is why you had thoughts of taking your own life." Ye Yuanzhou's eyes were filled with remorse: "I heard at the library today that something happened to you, and I rushed back immediately. Fortunately, you're fine; otherwise, I would have hated myself to death..."

  Ye Qinglan passively watched Ye Yuanzhou's excited face, and her heart skipped a beat, with a chill rising from the bottom of her heart.

  Ye Yuanzhou actually developed an incestuous love for his own younger sister.

  No wonder Rui Xue would rather be beaten than tell the truth!

  No wonder Xue's attitude was so strange!

  If this gets out, it will be a scandal. Not only will Ye Qinglan and Ye Yuanshou be ruined, but the Ye family's reputation will also be tarnished.

  Fortunately, she responded properly, otherwise this little life would be worried. She had no doubt that as long as it was related to Ye Yuanzhou's future and prospects, Xue Shi would absolutely not hesitate to take action against her!

  "Big brother!" Ye Qinglan deliberately raised her voice, her bright eyes sparkling with tears: "You're hurting my arm." Hopefully, Zhou Mama or Rui Xue will hear the commotion and come over.

  But any man would probably be unable to resist such a pitiful and charming gaze. Ye Yuanshou indeed felt a pang in his heart and loosened his grip.

  Ye Qinglan secretly let out a breath of relief, quickly retreating two steps back and calmly said: "Big brother, it's so late, you should go back and rest early! If mother finds out that you came to my place this late, she might get angry."

  Ye Yuanshou was taken aback, staring blankly at the beautiful girl with a familiar face but an extremely unfamiliar expression. When he noticed Ye Qinglan's movement to close the window, he instinctively used his hand to hold it: "Lan'er..."

  "Big brother," Ye Qinglan's expression turned cold: "If someone were to come over now and see you standing under my window in the middle of the night, what do you think they would think?"

  Yè Yuánzhōu raised an eyebrow: "What can you do even if you see it, you're my sister, I'm your brother, can't I come to see you?"

  Only a foot apart, Ye Qinglan could clearly see the stubbornness and fervor in his eyes, her heart slightly sinking. Without thinking, she responded: "Do you still remember that I'm your own sister?"

  The heavy words "intentionally biting" had little effect on Ye Yuanzhou.

  Under the flickering candlelight and silvery moonbeams, Ye Yuanzhou's handsome eyebrows furrowed: "Lan'er, is it because you're afraid of others' gossip that you drank the apricot blossom dew? You're really too foolish. From now on, you can't do such foolish things again. Your mood isn't good right now, and you don't want to see me, so I'll leave. However, I want to tell you, my feelings for you are genuine."

  Don't be ridiculous!

  Ye Qinglan gritted her teeth in anger. Even if they were half-siblings, shouldn't he find someone else to have a crush on during puberty?!

  It's undoubtedly self-inflicted suffering to argue with someone who has a biased mind like this. As a psychologist for five years, Ye Qinglan naturally knew what to do at this time: "I understand. Big brother, why don't you go back first? I'm so tired and sleepy now, can we talk about it later?"

  Ye Yuan Zhou indeed couldn't resist her pleading gaze, and his expression softened as he said reluctantly: "Alright, I'll head back first."

  He took a slight step back and suddenly trod on something, which emitted a dull thud.

  The sound was not loud, but in the quiet and dark night, it was exceptionally clear and loud, spreading throughout the entire courtyard. Almost immediately, Rui Xue's voice came from far away: "Who is it?"

  No good!

  Ye Qinglan broke out in a cold sweat and hastily glanced at Ye Yuanshou.