Rebirth in the 90s: Her Counterattack and Redemption

Chapter 96: Chapter 78 Trust

”Ye’er, what’s wrong? Missing mom and dad?” Luo Feng noticed Luo Ye’s eyes were red and swollen like a little rabbit as soon as he got up in the morning.

”No, I watched television last night, the plot was so touching, I cried.” Luo Ye forced a smile, while Luo Feng suspiciously scrutinized his sister: ”You’re not lying, are you?”

”No, brother, hurry up and wash up. If we’re late, Master will release the dogs to bite people again!” Luo Ye fled to the bathroom as if escaping.

She needed to think carefully about the things Grandpa had told her before deciding whether or not to talk to her brother about it, or in other words, how to phrase it.

Dad, oh dad, so full of loyalty, how could he not be brothers with Luo Dongping? Sadly, when it comes to mom, Grandpa clams up, saying he can only speak if mom agrees, oh, how frustrating!

Just then, Grandpa Luo entered from outside, and Luo Feng quickly asked, ”Grandpa, Ye’er... Ye’er is acting a bit strange, huh, Grandpa, what’s with...” He stopped abruptly, noticing Grandpa’s eyes were also slightly swollen.

”I watched television with Ye’er, it was very moving. Hurry up and wash up, we’re about to have a meal!” Grandpa Luo’s figure quickly vanished into the kitchen.

Luo Feng touched his head, baffled. What kind of TV drama was so touching that it made both grandfather and granddaughter cry together? And what’s more, it even made Grandpa cry? He couldn’t make sense of it.

...

”Ye’er, stop!” Mr. Yu shouted with a dark face. After greeting him, the child had been striking the sandbag like a numb mechanical doll all morning.

”Stop!” Mr. Yu pulled Luo Ye away, glancing at her red, swollen and bruised hands, his face full of anger: ”For martial artists, lack of control is a grave mistake. Have you forgotten? Forget it, go back and don’t come here again!”

”Master!” Tears quickly filled Luo Ye’s eyes: ”I didn’t do it on purpose, I just felt so suffocated inside, Master, please forgive me this time.”

”Big Yellow, Big White, attack together!” Seeing Luo Feng always seemed preoccupied and kept looking over at Luo Ye, Mr. Yu commanded, and Big Yellow’s mom and Big Yellow’s dad ”woofed” and ”woofed” excitedly as they dashed towards Luo Feng. Somehow, the sound seemed to exude a kind of excitement.

The originally slow-moving and preoccupied Luo Feng suddenly started sprinting. Did the master want his life? Seriously, couldn’t they just stop playing?

Mr. Yu gestured to Luo Ye to sit on the bench by the side: ”Speak, what’s the matter?”

Luo Ye looked at Mr. Yu in surprise: ”Master, you’re not driving me away?”

”Don’t waste time, speak quickly about what’s really going on, and after that, I’ll decide if I’ll keep you!” Despite his disdainful expression, Luo Ye was overjoyed. She knew Mr. Yu all too well; the more he acted like this, the more it meant he cared.

”Master, what’s your assessment of me?”

Luo Ye’s seriousness, different from before, and her tenacity mixed with a hint of sorrow shook Mr. Yu internally. What was this child carrying to have such a look in her eyes?

”Smart, strong, resilient, sensible...” Mr. Yu listed a whole bunch of strengths before changing the subject: ”However, you’re too thoughtful and somewhat eager for quick success. You’re tolerant of most people, but you’re harsh on Luo Feng. Can you tell Master why?”

”Master, may I ask you one more question? What do you think of my brother’s personality?”

”Kind, but perhaps too kind to the point of being weak. Hence why I train him differently from you. You need to temper your anger, and he needs to fire up his spirit.”

Luo Ye nodded: ”Master’s assessment is very fair; it’s exactly because I deeply detest brother’s weakness that I act this way. My dad is the Deputy Mayor, and many see my brother and me as enviable. But who knows that risks and opportunities are equivalent? I hope my brother can be strong and help dad.” She hesitated before deciding not to mention the enemies around their dad.

”Do you not trust your master?” Mr. Yu sighed lightly, his eyes, always keen to the ways of the world, could not miss Luo Ye’s hesitation.

”No!” Luo Ye shook her head but said no more.

”Ye’er has asked me many times why she came here and I’ve always dodged the question. Now, I’ll tell you...” There was a fleeting sadness in Mr. Yu’s eyes: ”The Yu Family is a martial arts family, tracing back to the early Ming Dynasty, though the Yu Family has always been hidden, not well-known to the public.

Besides martial arts, the Yu Family’s silk weaving is also famous. Thus, unlike some martial arts families that rely on others and are constrained, the Yu Family has always been independent. Up until the liberation, we had a solid foundation.

After enduring wars and calamities, the Yu Family’s business vitality was severely damaged, with most assets moved overseas. With the decline of martial arts, the Yu Family shifted its focus more towards business and politics.

In my generation, there were eleven siblings, seven doing business overseas, four involved in politics domestically. Although the Yu Family valued business and politics, we retained a fiery spirit and avoided the typical family infighting and sabotage.

Thanks to the Family Head’s accurate judgment and early arrangements, the Yu brothers involved in domestic politics were spared from any blows. As for me, I fell victim to a friend’s deceit and watched as most of the Yu Family’s assets fell into a competitor’s hands.

My siblings did not blame me, but I couldn’t forgive myself. I made sure the person who wronged me ended up where they belonged, moved to the Mainland, changed my name, and since then, have had no contact with my family. Of course, my surname is not Yu. As for my real surname, let’s not talk about it.”

Luo Ye tentatively asked, ”Master, do you know how your family is doing?”

”Yes, they are all doing very well. What comforts me most is that my efforts in making amends did not make me a criminal in my family’s eyes.” Mr. Yu’s cheerful demeanor confirmed he had been quietly watching over his family’s progress.

Luo Ye pondered for a moment: ”Master, did you come here because your family almost discovered your whereabouts?”

”Ye’er is indeed clever!” Mr. Yu nodded: ”I can tell you that before coming here, this was not my name, nor was it my surname.”

”Thank you, Master, for trusting me so much!” Luo Ye nodded gratefully.

”Based on my observation, you deserve absolute trust. Whenever you feel you trust your master, you can confide your troubles to me. Some things, if kept in the heart for too long, will hurt both the heart and the body.” Mr. Yu heaved a deep sigh: ”You think too much.”

”Master...” After thinking for a moment, Luo Ye’s eyes became resolute: ”I unintentionally discovered that there is a very powerful adversary around my father, but, I can’t reveal how I found out. If you were me, Master, what would you do?”

”Guide gradually and move at the right opportunity.”

Seeing that Luo Ye kept her head down in deep thought, Mr. Yu continued: ”Ye’er, these are not things someone of your age should worry about. If possible, it’s best to tell your father the truth, he will know what to do.

I teach you this because I believe your father is not an official who rose through dishonest means. I’ve heard about his experiences; getting to where he is today was not easy.

Moreover, I believe he definitely isn’t as brainless and reliant on luck as rumors suggest. If that were true, he wouldn’t be where he is today, whether it was through being used or his own capabilities.”

Luo Ye suddenly lifted her head, unable to suppress the shock in her eyes: ”Master...”

”If you trust your master, let me be your strategist. Don’t think that your master is just a martial artist with a rusty mind. Being used in the past was because I was too young to distinguish friends; at this age, if I still can’t tell, then I’ve lived in vain. You’re so young and bearing these burdens; it makes people feel for you!”

”Master, why are you so good to me?”

Mr. Yu’s gaunt face showed a smile: ”Master is too idle. Once you guys leave, there’ll be nothing for me to do, so I have to volunteer for some tasks to pass the time.”

”Can I trust Master, right?”

”What do you think?”

”Master can help me, right?”

”What do you think?”

”Then, I’m not yet able to completely convince my dad about this matter, so, to help me, Master will have to go to Island City with me, is that okay?”

”Little girl, trying to trap your master, you’re still too green!” Mr. Yu laughed proudly: ”Missy, going back with you, what about the forest on the mountain?”

”The forest has Grandpa Wang to take care of it and doesn’t need Master’s worry at all.” Luo Ye’s face showed a shy smile: ”I really need Master’s help, I just don’t know if it will cause trouble for Master.”

”Trouble? I wouldn’t go that far. Your grandpa mentioned that when you go back, he wants to go to Island City too. Sigh, I don’t know if your Grandpa will adjust well there; I’m worried, I’ll follow along and take a look.

Just so happens I have an empty residence there, it’s not good to always be vacant. Oh right, that residence is large enough; if I go, you and Luo Feng must practice there three times a week. Those who are lazy will become sparring partners for Big White and Big Yellow; if you get bitten, go get a vaccine yourself.”

Knowing that Master said this to make her feel less indebted, Luo Ye’s voice was somewhat choked: ”Master, am I particularly lucky?”

”What do you think? Whenever you sort things out, have a good talk with your master.” Mr. Yu called out, ”Big Yellow, Big White, stop now.”

Oh right, speaking of this, I forgot about my brother. Luo Ye covered her eyes, unwilling to look at her brother Luo Feng, Classmate; oh my god, her older brother had just been fished out of the water.

Like a dead dog, Luo Feng dragged his legs wearily over: ”Master, did you and Ye’er forget about me? Normally we run for an hour, but today has it been over two hours?”

Mr. Yu looked at the time seriously: ”Nonsense, it’s only 10 minutes more than usual.”

Luo Ye covered her forehead; with Big Yellow and Big White’s pace, an hour’s worth is twice the distance. Poor brother, forgive us, we really forgot about you!

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