Chapter 214: Uncle? Cousin?

Translator: Larbre Studio Editor: Larbre Studio

He Xiyan led them into the living room to rest since it would be another 30 minutes before dinner was served. He hoped that they would leave after they ate and no longer continue staying here.

She would have done her duty to them.

The man was Lu Ming, 51 years old and her mother’s younger brother. He was also her only uncle, while the girl was Lu Tingting, 23 years old.

“Yan Yan, I know that I shouldn’t impose on you but I didn’t have much of a choice either. Your cousin has attempted the civil service examination twice at Ye City but she failed during the interview rounds each time. I don’t know anyone at Ye City, so if you can, could you put in a good word for her?” Lu Ming held He Xiyan’s hand and looked like a kind uncle, his gaze expectant.

He would have never expected his niece to do so well. If he had known, he would have never ignored the kid after his sister passed away. He would have never refused to give her a single cent for her school fees as well.

He Xiyan coldly cast her eyes downward and she didn’t look as excited as she should have when she saw a close relative. She was bitterly disappointed. Her heart had hardened a long time ago.

“Uncle…” He Xiyan smiled apologetically and turned to look at the man beside her. “One might not necessarily become a civil servant even with connections. Furthermore, I don’t know any officials, so I wouldn’t be able to help.”

He Xiyan said evenly and her eyes were calm, as though she was speaking to a familiar stranger.

Lu Tingting grew more nervous when she saw how coldly her cousin was treating them.

“Cousin…” She sat beside He Xiyan and held her hand, then said coquettishly, “I want to stay on in Ye City, won’t you ask Ye Hao to help pull some strings? I don’t want to return to the village to be a teacher.” If she returned to the village, how was she could to lead her ideal life filled with excitement? Also, how was she going to be able to land herself a rich husband?

Her motive this time was to get some tips from her cousin since her cousin managed to marry into rich families twice, so she must definitely have methods up her sleeve.

She was prettier than her cousin, so if she managed to pick up some tips from her cousin, she would definitely be able to land herself a rich man as well.

Lu Tingting naively thought to herself. She had seen the story of Cinderella and often daydreamed about meeting a domineering Chief Executive Officer who would dote on her.

He Xiyan pushed Lu Tingting’s hands of her and a flash of irritation crossed her face.

She was only annoyed by their arrival and wondered why they just wouldn’t leave already.

She was trying to come up with a reason to reject their request when Ye Hao returned home. He wore a black business suit that fitted him well and his black hair was swept back. His amber eyes shone as brightly as jewels, his high nose bridge and lips were absolutely perfect, every feature on him looked like it was drawn by a comic book artist.

He entered the living room steadily, his leather shoes clicking forcefully on the floor with every step he took.

He Xiyan rose to her feet and looked at her husband, while Lu Tingting and Lu Ming also stood up.

Ye Hao approached them with a smile and even nodded politely at Lu Ming, giving him the respect due to an elder.

Lu Ming smiled so brightly that his face was going stiff from smiling. He looked a little overwhelmed by the respect Ye Hao showed him and thought to himself that if he could foster a good relationship with Ye Hao and ask him to give them a little help, the Lu family would be able to make a name for themselves in their hometown.

“You must be Ye Hao…” Lu Ming approached Ye Hao enthusiastically.

Ye Hao reached out and shook his hand.

“Hello, Uncle…”