Chapter 907: A Solution

Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

“Why?” Li Yiran’s tone dripped with urgency. “For you, this is a mere trifle. Why refuse to lend a hand?”

“Why must I?” Ye Leng’an found it amusing. “Do I owe you anything? Li Yiran, you know well I have no interest in meddling in your affairs. Besides, there’s no connection between us.”

“But this child is here because of you!” Li Yiran pleaded, her gaze fixed on Ye Leng’an. “Have some pity on me. Can’t you?”

“No.” Ye Leng’an remained impassive. “Your plight is none of my concern. And as for the child, he’s yours and Huangfu Ruixiang’s, not mine.”

Ye Leng’an’s indifferent demeanor infuriated Li Yiran, yet she dared not resort to coercion. Firstly, Ye Leng’an was now engaged to Huangfu Ruiling, towering over her in status within the Huangfu family. Secondly, she was in a position of weakness, lacking the leverage to sway Ye Leng’an.

Seeing Li Yiran before her, Ye Leng’an’s expression remained unsympathetic.

Li Yiran raised her head, casting a glance at Ye Leng’an. She promptly knelt down, attempting to grasp her pant leg, only to be deftly evaded.

Retracting her hand in embarrassment, she spoke with a plaintive tone, “Ye Leng’an, there’s no one else who can help me now. Please, help me this one last time! I promise I’ll never refuse any request you make in the future. I’ll spend the rest of my life repaying your kindness today.”

“I don’t need that, but I won’t help you either.” Ye Leng’an eyed the kneeling Li Yiran without a hint of emotion. “However, if you truly want to protect your son, you’ll have to rely on yourself. I can’t assist you.”

Upon hearing Ye Leng’an’s words, Li Yiran immediately perked up. She looked at Ye Leng’an eagerly and urgently asked, “What method do you mean?”

She believed that Ye Leng’an had softened her heart, which was why she had come up with a solution. Whatever it was, as long as Ye Leng’an was willing to help, it would surely work.

Under Li Yiran’s expectant gaze, Ye Leng’an slowly spoke, “As long as you’re truly willing to give up everything and leave with your son, then you won’t have to worry about your son being adopted by Zhong Yating, right?”

When they were gone, what was there left to discuss about adoption?

“What? Leave!” Li Yiran’s voice couldn’t contain her disbelief. She abruptly stood up, her face filled with incredulity. “What do you mean? Are you asking me to leave the Huangfu family?”

“I’m just offering you a suggestion.” Ye Leng’an shrugged, then continued, “As long as you leave and stop relying on the Huangfu family, there’s nothing to fear, and it’s even less likely that Huangfu Ruixiang will threaten you, right?”

If she were in a similar situation, she would have left with her child without hesitation. After all, a child was one’s own flesh and blood, something impossible to abandon. As for men! Say goodbye, and onto the next one who was better.

Of course, these were just thoughts she could only keep to herself. If Huangfu Ruiling knew she had such thoughts, he would surely be jealous. Then, it would be difficult to placate him!

“But…But I…” Li Yiran stammered, unable to find the right words.

She was very clear about her own situation. She knew she had no way of leaving the Huangfu family now. If she left Huangfu Ruixiang’s side, she feared she wouldn’t even be able to support herself, let alone take care of a child.

She didn’t know whether Ye Leng’an was genuinely offering her a solution or simply mocking her.

“Stop dilly-dallying!” Ye Leng’an waved her hand, continuing, “If you can’t bear to leave Huangfu Ruixiang, then don’t waste time here. Just listen to Huangfu Ruixiang’s opinion and hand the child over to Zhong Yating for upbringing.”

Towards Li Yiran, she truly felt no sympathy. She believed that since Li Yiran couldn’t leave Huangfu Ruixiang anymore, she shouldn’t resist anymore. Wouldn’t that be better? Moreover, it wasn’t good to keep pinning her hopes on others.

Li Yiran’s mind was in turmoil. She spoke softly, “Even if I really wanted to leave with Haohao, Huangfu Jingzhang won’t let me off! We simply can’t escape.”

“If you’re really determined to leave with the child, I can help you,” Ye Leng’an said calmly. “I can ensure that Huangfu Ruixiang will never be able to find you. But…”

As Ye Leng’an spoke, her sharp gaze pierced Li Yiran. “Once you leave, you’ll never be welcomed back into the Huangfu family.”

Confronted by Ye Leng’an’s piercing gaze, Li Yiran couldn’t meet her eyes, murmuring, “But… But if I leave with my son, won’t he grow up without a father? It’s too cruel…”

Observing Li Yiran’s constant evasion, Ye Leng’an’s eyes flashed with disdain. “Stop with the excuses, Li Yiran. Do you even believe what you’re saying? Even you don’t buy your own words. Do you expect others to? It’s not about the child losing his father; it’s about you clinging to Huangfu Ruixiang and the Huangfu family. Since you’ve chosen to be submissive, then obey. Don’t expect help when you won’t even resist. Today’s events have nothing to do with me. Do you think I’d choose to get involved?”

Li Yiran’s face paled at Ye Leng’an’s words, her expression fraught with grievance. “Ye Leng’an, why are you so heartless? Helping me and my son isn’t difficult for you. Why side with Zhong Yating and pressure me?”

“Li Yiran, spare me your pleas,” Ye Leng’an scoffed. “I’ve given you a way out, but you refuse to take it.”