I Go to the High Seas for Fishing But Get Hunted by an Aircraft Carrier
Chapter 334: Liao Xuexue’s Past

Chapter 334: Chapter 334: Liao Xuexue’s Past

Seeing Ye Chen’s state, Liao Xuexue couldn’t be bothered to delve into the matter; she was just relieved that Ye Chen was fine.

"Brother Ye Chen, you sit first, I’ll go find some clothes for you to wear!" Liao Xuexue said, taking out clothes and walking into the bathroom.

Ye Chen helplessly shrugged his shoulders, then sat down.

"Brother Ye Chen, your fishing skills are so amazing, you caught twelve fish total!"

Liao Xuexue came out of the room and after seeing Ye Chen’s basket full of fish, she couldn’t help but jump excitedly.

"Hehe, just luck," Ye Chen said with a wave of his hand.

Liao Xuexue pouted, clearly not convinced.

"I’m telling the truth," Ye Chen said, spreading his hands.

"Hmph, you must have learned it stealthily," Liao Xuexue snorted disdainfully, turning her nose up.

"Xuexue, if you don’t believe it, then forget it."

Ye Chen didn’t argue, but took a string of fish out of the basket and started cleaning them.

Just then, Liao Xuexue suddenly came over, her beautiful eyes fixated on the fish in Ye Chen’s hands, swallowing saliva and said, "Brother Ye Chen, can you give me a piece of fish to eat?"

"Getting some for you is not a problem." Ye Chen smiled slightly, then handed the fish to Liao Xuexue.

"Hehe, thank you, Brother Ye Chen!" Liao Xuexue was overjoyed, quickly scooping the fish into a bamboo tube, then handed one to Ye Chen, "This is for you."

"Xuexue, actually, these fish are enough for the two of us to eat, you keep it for yourself."

Ye Chen waved his hand and said.

"That won’t do, you helped me catch so many fish, I should treat you to them."

Liao Xuexue murmured, "Brother Ye Chen, let me tell you, I’m really poor, you can’t look down on me, okay?"

Hearing this, Ye Chen was caught between laughter and tears; he hadn’t expected Liao Xuexue to describe her living conditions so tragically.

However, he didn’t mind, although he hadn’t known Liao Xuexue for a long time, the girl’s pure and kind-hearted character made him truly fond of her.

"Brother Ye Chen, eat quickly, these fish are really delicious."

Liao Xuexue urged him, then she took out a fish and started eating. It was evident that Liao Xuexue had a craving, she nibbled on the fish while fiddling with it using her chopsticks.

"Hehe."

After finishing the last piece of fish, Liao Xuexue patted her round tummy, feeling very content.

"Brother Ye Chen, let’s go for a walk to the edge of the village. It’s been a long time since I’ve been out to play, I feel a bit bored," Liao Xuexue suggested.

"Okay," Ye Chen nodded his agreement, as it had been a long time for him as well.

The two left the house and strolled through the woods, chatting.

Ye Chen found that this girl Liao Xuexue really loved to talk.

Liao Xuexue was indeed talkative, chirping away like a lark, which made Ye Chen feel a sense of intimacy.

"Xuexue, your parents haven’t been around since you were little, don’t you miss them sometimes?"

After chatting for a while, Ye Chen suddenly asked a question that had troubled him for a long time. Since he was with Liao Xuexue, he naturally wanted to ask.

"Of course I miss them, but there’s nothing I can do," Liao Xuexue nodded her head.

Upon hearing Liao Xuexue’s answer, Ye Chen furrowed his brows slightly, and then tentatively asked, "Why didn’t you go find them when you were little?"

Liao Xuexue’s expression dimmed slightly as she replied, "At that time, they were working outside, and I couldn’t go find them."

"What were they doing outside before?" Ye Chen pondered for a moment before asking.

"At first, they just worked as laborers, later saved up some money, and started a factory," Liao Xuexue said indifferently.

"Are you saying... your parents’ business is doing okay now, and that’s why they have come back?" Ye Chen raised his eyebrows, then continued.

"Yeah, but after they came back, I’ve become somewhat estranged from them," Liao Xuexue sighed and then began to share her story simply.

Hearing this, Ye Chen smiled and said, "No worries, there’s no such thing as children not being close to their parents. Once they spend more time with you, naturally, the affection will grow."

Seeing Ye Chen comforting her, Liao Xuexue revealed a smile and began to tell her parents’ story.

It turned out that Liao Xuexue’s parents’ factory had been ordered to rectify its operations three times due to violations, each time resulting in losses, and on several occasions, even incurring massive debts.

Just yesterday, the old master Zhao had sent someone to find Liao Xuexue’s parents and demanded they pay back the loan.

And threatened that if they did not comply, they would cut off their means of livelihood.

If what old master Zhao said was true, wouldn’t the Liao Family have no choice but to wait for destruction?

Therefore, Liao Xuexue’s parents decided to sell their house and savings to escape, preparing to start life anew somewhere else.

However, they had only moved here for less than half a month when they encountered Ye Chen.

"Is the Zhao Family that overbearing?" After listening to Liao Xuexue’s narrative, Ye Chen narrowed his eyes.

Although he wasn’t looking directly at Liao Xuexue, the sense of sorrow emanating from her was something he could feel.

After all, Ye Chen had been through a lot and knew what that feeling signified.

"Xuexue, don’t be afraid, from now on, I’ve got your back," Ye Chen comforted Liao Xuexue, and then said, "By the way, I noticed there’s a park not far from your factory, I’ll accompany you for a stroll."

"Yes, yes, the scenery around here is nice, I’ve been wanting to go for a walk," Liao Xuexue said excitedly, nodding continuously.

Thus, Liao Xuexue, with her arm linked with Ye Chen’s, walked towards the park next to the Liao Family factory.

The two strolled along the path through the fields, admiring the bucolic beauty, with occasional bursts of bell-like laughter.

"Brother Ye Chen, I remember, to the east of this field is the only lake in our Nanxi Town," Liao Xuexue pointed not far away and said.

"Yes." Ye Chen smiled and looked towards the distance as Liao Xuexue pointed, where a verdant lake lay sparkling, enchantingly beautiful.

But when Ye Chen’s gaze landed on the lake, he paused.

"Brother Ye Chen, what are you dazing off for?" Seeing Ye Chen’s dazed expression, Liao Xuexue asked, somewhat perplexed.

Ye Chen did not respond to Liao Xuexue but instead quickly walked towards the direction of the lake.

Seeing this, Liao Xuexue, puzzled, hurriedly followed and asked, "Brother Ye Chen, what are you doing?"

"Shh, I have something to do," Ye Chen raised his index finger to his lips, signaling Liao Xuexue to be silent.

Although Liao Xuexue didn’t understand what Ye Chen was up to, she chose to trust him and obediently closed her mouth.

Ye Chen stood at the bank of the lake, his gaze fixed on the water, his eyes gradually becoming more somber as if pondering something.

Liao Xuexue did not disturb him, merely standing quietly by his side.

On the western side of the lake, there was a road leading to the city, and just a few hundred meters down that road, there was another bustling metropolis.

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