Chapter 38: Apologizing in Public

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

As she spoke, Lin Ran started crying. She knew that this was the host’s emotions and she could not let it go. The host had always regretted not saving her parents.

She often wondered if her parents might have survived if she had not fainted at the time. This was also the reason why she had not returned since she went to Lin Yuan’s house. She was afraid of being reminded of her parents’ death and might do something to herself.

The moment she found out that her parents had passed away, she was determined to die. She later felt that she would be letting them down if she died. That was why she survived.

Seeing Lin Ran’s true feelings, everyone felt sorry for her. Auntie Liu went forward and hugged her. “Ran, don’t cry. Although you don’t have parents, you still have us. We’re all your parents. If ever you need us, just tell us. We’ll help you.”

“That’s right, Ran. Auntie Liu is right. If you need anything in the future, just look for us.”

After comforting Lin Ran, the villagers targeted Lin Xue again and said in disdain, “Lin Xue, you’re too much. How can you bring this up to hurt Lin Ran? She’s already pitiful enough after losing her parents. As her cousin, not only do you not care about her, but you also sprinkled salt on her wound. You’re too much.”

Then they said to Yu Niang, “Yu Niang, you too. No matter what, Ran is still your niece. How can you watch Xue bully her?”

Lin Xue and Yu Niang were furious when they heard everyone’s accusations. However, Lin Ran was crying so badly. Coupled with the fact that they were the ones who started it, they were unreasonable through and through.

Seeing Lin Ran crying, Doctor Wu was angry. He said to Yu Niang and Lin Xue, “Don’t look for me to treat your illnesses in the future.”

Hearing this, Yu Niang immediately panicked. She knew Doctor Wu’s medical skills were good. If he refused to examine her in the future, then she was in big trouble.

She immediately said, “Doctor Wu, don’t say that. We were wrong. We’ll apologize to Ran.”

“Mother, what did we do wrong?” Lin Xue continued, making Doctor Wu’s face darken. Yu Niang glared at her and said, “Shut up and apologize to Ran.”

“No, I didn’t say anything wrong. Why should I apologize?” Lin Xue did not listen to Yu Niang at all as she ran away.

Since her daughter was disobedient, Yu Niang could only apologize to Lin Ran herself.

However, Lin Ran did not accept her apology. Yu Niang did not mean it. If Doctor Wu did not refuse to give her treatment, Yu Niang would never have apologized.

Yu Niang did not care if Lin Ran accepted the apology or not. After apologizing, she went after her daughter, completely forgetting they were there to treat Lin Xue’s teeth.

Yesterday, Lin Xue knocked off her front teeth, so she had trouble speaking properly. Moreover, she was a girl, and looks mattered. It would be hard for her to find a suitable marriage for Lin Xue without her front teeth.

Otherwise, she would not have brought her daughter over for the free consultation. However, her daughter was a disappointment and refused to cooperate. It was a great opportunity, but they lost it thanks to Lin Xue.

Yu Niang was both angry and frustrated. Of course, she was angry with Lin Ran mostly. She felt Lin Ran did not give her any face at all and caused so much trouble even though she was her aunt. Not only did she fail to treat her daughter’s teeth, but Lin Ran also embarrassed her.