Chapter 378: I Only Have One Sister

**Chapter 378: I Only Have One Sister**

He Jingxuan and Di Yu were playing nearby and were actually the first to arrive.

He Jingxuan didn’t really care about Hao Yanyan, but she faked sisterly concern in front of others. “Yan Yan, how did you suddenly fall?”

Zhang Dandan couldn’t very well say that Hao Yanyan had tried to push someone else but ended up being the one hurt.

“She probably just slipped. The ground’s even here, so she’s fine.”

He Jingxuan helped Hao Yanyan up and then looked up to see Ye Xiaoxiao.

Ye Xiaoxiao was currently the person He Jingxuan hated the most—even more than Hao Yanyan.

If it weren’t for Ye Xiaoxiao, Song Yushu wouldn’t have broken up with her.

He Jingxuan refused to acknowledge that she had brought it upon herself, instead blaming everything on others.

“Xiao Xiao! What are you doing here? Was it you? Did you push Yan Yan?” He Jingxuan exaggerated.

Ye Xiaoxiao scoffed. “You’re getting real good at making stuff up. I’m not like you—sneaking around and pushing people.”

He Jingxuan acted as if she hadn’t heard. “Xiao Xiao, if you did it, own up to it.”

Ye Xiaoxiao turned to Zhang Dandan instead. “Tell me, did I push her?”

Though she didn’t know who this person was, she could tell they were much smarter than Hao Yanyan.

And she was certain they would side with her.

Zhang Dandan knew better than to disagree. “No, no, it really was Yan Yan who lost her balance. He Jingxuan, you weren’t there, so don’t jump to conclusions.”

Her face turned bright red instantly.

At the same time, Ye Xiaoxiao’s friends also arrived.

Bai Mengan was holding Chu Yunxiao’s hand, but the moment she saw Hao Yanyan, she dropped his hand and rushed to Ye Xiaoxiao.

“Xiao Xiao, are you okay? Did they bully you?”

Ye Xiaoxiao: “…Not really.”

Bai Mengan couldn’t stand Hao Yanyan. Even though this time around, Ye Xiaoxiao wasn’t behind any bullying and Hao Yanyan hadn’t gone through the same crap as before, Bai Mengan still hated her guts.

“I’m fine,” said Ye Xiaoxiao. “She went to push me and face-planted instead.”

Bai Mengan almost laughed out loud. “That’s what she gets.”

Once Hao Yanyan got her bearings and was about to snap back, her face went blank.

There was Ye Changsheng—her fourth brother.

Even though they hadn’t seen each other in ages, she knew it was him.

Ye Changsheng was even more handsome than when she left home.

Hao Yanyan recalled the days when they used to go to school and catch fish together, her heart twisting with bitterness.

Though she didn’t regret leaving the Ye family, she still craved her brothers’ affection.

"Xiao Xiao, I’m sorry—I didn’t push you. You misunderstood."

Hao Yanyan looked utterly wronged.

As Ye Xiaoxiao wondered why Hao Yanyan had suddenly spoken like that, Ye Changsheng walked over.

He came to her side, checked on her first, and asked, "Are you okay?"

Ye Xiaoxiao shook her head.

"Then let’s go. We’ll rest indoors for a while—no need to stay around any killjoys."

Many people present were aware of the history between Hao Yanyan and Ye Xiaoxiao, and naturally knew about Ye Changsheng and Hao Yanyan's relationship too.

When they heard that Ye Changsheng didn’t defend Hao Yanyan, Ye Xiaoxiao’s friends were clearly satisfied.

"Let’s go. I’ve booked us a fancy dinner at the restaurant. Eat first, then hit the hot springs."

Before leaving, Bai Mengan shot Hao Yanyan a glare.

She should’ve broken her neck!

Chu Yunxiao helplessly pulled his wife along. Being clueless about everything, he couldn’t sense the awkwardness in the air.

Ye Xiaoxiao herself was over it. Hao Yanyan had chosen to leave the Ye family, and during that terrible time described in the book, she hadn’t lifted a finger to help them. Who was this charade for now?

Still, Ye Changsheng’s attitude surprised her.

The Ye family was big on loyalty, and after so many years together, they shouldn’t have been so cold toward someone who’d been part of their lives.

Even if he didn’t help her up, he could’ve at least checked on her.

But maybe Ye Changsheng really was the black sheep of the family.

For such an unexpected reunion, Ye Changsheng remained coolly detached.

Ye Xiaoxiao wasn’t playing any pick-a-side drama either. When Ye Changsheng said to go, she didn’t stick around.

Lin Zhilu recognized Di Yu but didn’t approach him.

Di Yu looked just as lost.

Ye Changsheng took the snowboard from Ye Xiaoxiao’s hands. As he turned to leave, Hao Yanyan suddenly spoke.

"Fourth Brother, aren’t you going to say hello?"

Ye Changsheng halted mid-step, his voice steady. "I only have one sister."

Without looking back, he walked off.

The others hesitated briefly before following.

Hao Yanyan, as if drained of all strength, collapsed into the snow.

On the way back, Lin Zhilu kept talking.

"Hao Yanyan is actually hooking up with Zhai Yu. And the one next to him—wasn't she your cousin, Xiao Xiao?"

Ye Xiaoxiao corrected her, "She used to be my cousin."

"Oh right, right... your ex-cousin."

The main character and He Jingxuan had maintained a pretend sister relationship, so Ye Xiaoxiao's friends were somewhat familiar with He Jingxuan—at least they used to meet often years ago.

But after Ye Xiaoxiao left the Hao family and He Jingxuan went abroad with Song Yushu, this person was completely forgotten.

"Is there something wrong with Zhai Yu?" Ye Xiaoxiao asked.

Lin Zhilu: "Oh, big trouble. Zhai Yu has a terrible reputation. He puts on this clean-cut act and doesn't even have a girlfriend.

But secretly, he's super promiscuous. According to rumors going around our circles, someone saw him having wild parties at his villa with several girls at once.

The girls came out the next morning all bruised up."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "..."

Sounds like a real S&M freak.

Su Tong gave Lin Zhilu a light smack on the back, "What nonsense are you feeding Xiao Xiao?"

Lin Zhilu pouted slightly, "I'm not making this up. It's true. Zhai Yu is definitely no good. My older brother warned me not to get too close to him."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "If he's such a player, why doesn't his family control him?"

Lin Zhilu: "He's the only son in three generations—so he basically gets away with murder.

Plus, his family is loaded and can make any problem disappear. No one dares to cross the Zhai family by exposing these things."

Ye Xiaoxiao thought for a moment. So Hao Yanyan and He Jingxuan aren't exactly best friends either.

If she wasn't mistaken, He Jingxuan must've been introduced to Zhai Yu through Hao Yanyan.

As for why… who knows?

"Since you're always so plugged in, do some digging for me."

Ye Xiaoxiao pulled Lin Zhilu aside to whisper.

Lin Zhilu: "What kind of digging?"

Ye Xiaoxiao: "See if you can find out how Hao Yanyan lost the baby."

Lin Zhilu: "Wait, what? Huh?"