Ninghai.
Two days passed quickly. Although Ning Qingsnow stood at the courtyard gate every day, looking anxiously, she didn't see a trace of Ye Mo—not even a shadow.
After two days, Ning Qingsnow finally understood that Ye Mo had left—silently, without a word. He didn't say goodbye to her, nor did he take any of his things. If it weren't for urgent matters, then in his eyes, she must have meant nothing. Perhaps, to Ye Mo, she was an impolite, heartless, and self-righteous person.
"Qingsnow, two days have passed. Uncle and Aunt already called me saying they want to come. I told them we'll head straight to Yuzhou," Li Mumei reminded Ning Qingsnow, who looked lost and distracted again.
Ning Qingsnow's behavior in these days was abnormal, even absent-minded. She seemed very concerned whether Ye Mo would come back. Li Mumei didn't know what happened, but somewhat guessed there might be something between Ning Qingsnow and Ye Mo—something she didn't know.
But Li Mumei absolutely wouldn't believe Qingsnow had feelings for Ye Mo.
"Has it been two days already?" Ning Qingsnow answered absentmindedly.
After a long pause, Ning Qingsnow said again, "Mumei, I want to buy this courtyard. Yes, buy it—no matter the price."
"Qingsnow, what's wrong with you?" Li Mumei felt Ning Qingsnow's decision was sudden. Even if others would sell, who would live in this courtyard after buying it?
"Mumei, just do it. Buy this courtyard and tell the landlord not to touch the flowerbed." Ning Qingsnow was resolute.
"Why? Even if you want to buy it, you need a reason. Uncle and Aunt will ask." Li Mumei was puzzled.
"No reason, Mumei. I just feel like something was left here. Maybe if I buy it, I still have a chance to find it back. If I don't buy it, maybe I'll never find it again in this lifetime. I've made up my mind. If Dad disagrees, I'll talk to him myself." Ning Qingsnow's voice was soft, like a whisper from afar.
"Look! The beautiful woman who came looking for Ye Mo last time is here again."
"That guy Ye Mo is really lucky to know such a beauty and not come to class so others can't find him."
"Amazing. I've only seen him two or three times since school started."
"Hmph!"
There was chatter inside the classroom. The 'hmph' was from Yan Yan, who disliked the beautiful woman, thinking she was far prettier than herself and had been humiliated by her last time.
Su Jingwen had come to Ning University several times but still couldn't find Ye Mo. She knew Li Mumei knew Ye Mo's residence, but Li Mumei didn't want her to know she was looking for Ye Mo. Su Jingwen understood the reason—she liked Ye Mo because being with him made her relaxed and happy, without any pressure.
Since Ye Mo danced with her at her birthday party, Su Jingwen hadn't seen him. This was her third visit to Ning University. This time, she decided to ask even if she didn't find Ye Mo in class.
Just as Su Jingwen made up her mind, a cold-faced young woman appeared.
Su Jingwen immediately recognized her—it was the teacher she had met with Ye Mo last time. Happy, she greeted her: "Hello, teacher. Do you know where Ye Mo has been these days?"
"I don't know that shameless man called Ye Mo." The woman said and turned to leave.
This woman was Yun Bing, who now hated Ye Mo the most. If he appeared before her again, she might even throw her book at him.
Today someone asked her about Ye Mo's whereabouts—this beautiful woman who had been with Ye Mo last time. Someone associated with Ye Mo could not be good, so Yun Bing showed no kindness.
Su Jingwen was stunned, watching the teacher walk away angrily. She thought university teachers' quality was very low. To say she didn't know Ye Mo and to call him shameless—what could Ye Mo have done to her? If others didn't know Ye Mo's situation, Su Jingwen knew he was the "trash" kicked out of the Ye family in Beijing.
A woman hates a man usually because of that kind of thing. Ye Mo simply couldn't have done such a thing. Why would this woman hate Ye Mo? Yun Bing's impression in Su Jingwen's eyes plummeted.
"Jingwen, cousin, what are you doing here?" Ye Mei's voice came.
"Oh, Ye Mei. Who was that teacher just now? Why is she so rude? I asked her a question and she insulted Ye Mo." Su Jingwen pointed at the retreating Yun Bing.
Ye Mei looked puzzled. "She's English lecturer Yun Bing. Although a bit cold, she's not a bad person. Did she say something just now?"
"No, I asked about Ye Mo's absence and whereabouts, and she called Ye Mo shameless. Really, how can there be such a teacher?" Su Jingwen was clearly unhappy about Yun Bing insulting Ye Mo.
"About Ye Mo? No wonder. Because Ye Mo bullied Yun Bing. I saw it myself. That day, Ye Mo probably assaulted Yun Bing, she tried to hit him but he grabbed her hand. Yun Bing called him scoundrel and shameless. Jingwen, don't associate with Ye Mo anymore. He's shameless and probably just after your money." Ye Mei disliked Ye Mo and exaggerated, belittling him.
Su Jingwen was confused listening to Ye Mei. After a while, she frowned and said, "Ye Mo isn't like that. I trust my first impression. I've met him several times and don't feel anything unpleasant. Ye Mei, maybe you judged too hastily."
"What? Jingwen, how could I be wrong? That day by the Ning Lake woods, I saw Ye Mo and Yun Bing's behavior with my own eyes. And if I was wrong, why did Yun Bing insult Ye Mo just now?" Ye Mei said exaggeratedly.
Actually, Su Jingwen knew asking was risky. If Ye Mei was wrong, why would Yun Bing insult Ye Mo for no reason? Maybe her feelings were wrong. But Ye Mo never gave her a bad impression. Though poor, Ye Mo always treated her with dignity. What was going on?
You never truly know a person's heart. Could Ye Mo really be like that? Or was he hiding it well? Or maybe he approached her for some purpose? But honestly, from the start, she had always looked for Ye Mo. He never once sought her out—even though he knew her number.
Touching the bracelet on her wrist, Su Jingwen felt unsettled. It wasn't because of romantic feelings, but because she had never had a same-age male friend she got along with so well. Her affection for Ye Mo grew unconsciously. Now, to find such a big gap between others' eyes and hers, she felt frustrated. Besides, some things she saw with her own eyes.
No, I have to go to where he lives and check. Li Mumei knows, right? I'll ask her first. I don't believe Ye Mo is that kind of person. They must have misunderstood him. I should believe him.