Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2383 - 2319: Seeking Shelter

Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...

Ye Wanqing wandered the darkening streets of Great Capital City, penniless and alone after fleeing the furniture city, her despair deepening with the cold night. On a quiet road, two young men ambushed her, snatching her bag in a violent struggle that left her slapped, groped, and stripped of all her money. Devastated and shivering, she trudged back to the art academy, clumsily scaling the wall to sneak inside before bursting into her old dormitory, where a stunned Xie Landi confronted her wretched state and plea for help.

Due to Ye Wanqing, the devastating impact nearly broke her, driving her up to the rooftop in preparation to leap down.

During that moment, her thoughts were truly muddled. Had she taken that jump, she would have vanished for good, leaving her loved ones drowned in endless heartache and despair.

Besides, even in death, she suspected she'd remain nothing more than a laughingstock.

Whenever folks discussed the reason behind her passing, they'd inevitably point to how she couldn't handle being exploited by a certain guy.

Fortunately, Chiang Xiao managed to yank her away from the edge.

Reflecting on that incident now, Xie Landi realized just how silly she'd been.

Chiang Xiao had loaned her some cash, and soon enough, she'd start assisting Chiang Xiao on the job. Over these recent days, Xie Landi had fully regained her composure, sensing that her future was only going to brighten.

Yet right then, Ye Wanqing showed up before her in this pitiful state once more.

"You, what exactly are you trying to do? I’ve got nothing to offer you."

Spotting Ye Wanqing, Xie Landi couldn’t help but feel a surge of unease.

"You must let me stay here, I need a place!" Ye Wanqing clutched Xie Landi’s hand tightly, "I’ve got nowhere left to turn, so I have to crash here, I’m begging you."

"But you’ve already quit school, and the dorm rules don’t permit outsiders to bunk there."

"Can’t you just keep quiet about it? If no one speaks up, how would anybody find out?"

"Don’t forget, there are other girls in this room—Wang Lili and Qin Xiaojun are at the library, but they’ll return any minute."

"Could you plead with them on my behalf, please? I truly have no other shelter. If you turn me away, I could end up dead on the streets!" Ye Wanqing gripped Xie Landi’s hand firmly, "I’m flat broke right now—thieves took my bag."

"Don’t you have somewhere to go? Why not head home?" Xie Landi awkwardly avoided bringing up the apartment Deng Qingjiang had purchased for her.

In truth, whispers about the matter had already buzzed across the campus.

Had Ye Wanqing not withdrawn from classes, she’d never have managed a peaceful stay at the academy, with everyone gossiping and staring.

Entangling herself with a wedded fellow during her first year, and sparking such a public clash with his spouse—she was the very first at the art school to stir up that kind of drama.

"I absolutely can’t return there now!"

Ye Wanqing grew irritated watching Xie Landi waver and probe with questions despite her frantic appeal.

She shoved Xie Landi lightly, "What, you’re seriously refusing? After everything I’ve done for you—always putting you first with any good news—is this your gratitude? We shared a dorm for half a year, Xie Landi, are you truly so cold-hearted? If I freeze out in the cold or run into dangerous folks, could you live with that on your conscience?"

"You’re only planning to stay one night and head out tomorrow, right?" Xie Landi pressed her lips together.

"How long do you imagine I’d want to linger? If they boot me out, I wouldn’t dream of returning!"

"Fine, but you must leave by tomorrow for sure."

"Understood!" Ye Wanqing, relieved that Xie Landi had at last agreed to shelter her, let out a heavy breath. Her knees buckled, and she steadied herself on a chair before sinking into it.

"Xie Landi, I haven’t had a bite all day. Is there any food around?"

"No, I never stock snacks in the dorm—you’re aware of that." Xie Landi shot her a look and added, "Would you like to clean your face and hands first?"