Chapter 437 - 143 Winter Solstice_2
Jiang Li didn’t see Ye Mingyu in the room. When Ye Shijie came alone, she asked, "Why isn’t Uncle here?"
"He had been drinking. Knowing that you were coming, he’s now changing his clothes," Ye Shijie said with a bit of a headache. Listening to the noises of people shouting drinking commands from inside the room, and seeing Ye Shijie’s helpless expression, Jiang Li understood. Ye Mingyu was naturally rough in character, while Ye Shijie was very restrained. Now that Ye Mingyu had brought the whole martial arts world into their residence, it was naturally not something Ye Shijie would be pleased about.
Jiang Li glanced at the back and smiled, "Uncle is broad-minded. You have put up with a lot."
"I know," Ye Shijie replied, "Uncle has always been like this." He looked at Jiang Li. "Why have you come so early?"
"Today is the Winter Solstice. I came to check on you all," Jiang Li had Bai Xue bring out the snacks that had been prepared in advance. "I also brought some cakes for you."
Ye Shijie received them, feeling a strange surge of emotion. Jiang Li’s expression was very gentle, her demeanor very natural, as though she were interacting with her own family members. The phrase ’family members’ echoed in his mind, and Ye Shijie shuddered as if struck by something.
Just as he was somewhat stunned, Ye Mingyu came out in fresh clothes. Thinking back to how he had been merry with his brothers, although he had changed clothes, the smell of alcohol lingered. Fortunately, he was still sober. Seeing Jiang Li, he said, "A-Li, you’re here! Come in and sit?"
"Uncle still has guests; I won’t stay long," Jiang Li smiled too. As a young lady, she was indifferent to being around these burly men, but she was afraid they might feel uneasy around her.
"I brought some things for you all, and I came to see County Magistrate Xue." Jiang Li smiled, "I’ll leave after seeing him."
"How about..." Ye Mingyu wanted to persuade her but was interrupted by Ye Shijie, who said, "Right, it’s indeed not convenient for you to stay today. When the house is free of strangers another day, you can come over then."