Chapter 3: The Ye Siblings

Seeing Ye Feng's pitiful state, Gao Yuan tore off a chicken leg and handed it over. The chicken was already small, and after tearing it apart, there was hardly anything left in the bowl.

My sister is named Ye Jing'er, and my mother has always called her Jing'er. Before Jing'er had a chance to respond, a little boy beside her called out in a clear voice

"I didn't lie, why are you pulling my ear again?" Being half-lifted by Ye Jing'er by his ear, Ye Feng tilted his head, stood on tiptoe, and wore a look of defiance.

"Come here, I have something to ask you." Gao Yuan patted the edge of the bed, signaling Zhang Yi to sit by the bedside.

What kind of person is Huo Tianliang? Gao Yuan instinctively asked. He knew that the county magistrate was similar to a police chief in later times, wielding considerable power. Although he himself had a significant background, the fact that Huo Tianliang dared to take action against him suggested that he was likely not an easy opponent.

The supervisor is sent by the prefecture specifically to oversee the officials of the county. Zhang Yi glanced at Gao Yuan with some concern, thinking that the young master has suffered a great loss this time, his mind is somewhat muddled, and he knows nothing at all.

Gao Yuan was indeed very hungry. He took the coarse porcelain bowl, which surprisingly contained a whole chicken. It didn't look very big, weighing at most about one pound. He took a big sip of the chicken soup, and the delicious flavor far surpassed any delicacies he had tasted in his previous life. He couldn't help but exclaim: "So fragrant, such good soup"

There are only three of us in the family, relying entirely on my mother who earns a living by washing and mending clothes. It is already quite fortunate that we can survive.

Zhang Yi chuckled and said, "That is not entirely the case."

"Indeed!" Upon receiving Gao Yuan's affirmation, Ye Feng could not help but smile with joy. "Brother Gao, you have always protected our family in the past. Now that I have grown up, it is my turn to take on that responsibility."

Gao Yuan shook his head. Once he had fully recovered, a few lackeys would be of no consequence. However, borrowing soldiers from Uncle Lu was certainly not a viable option. It was akin to his previous life; when two factions clashed, it was merely a matter of mutual retaliation. But if one side brought the police to confront the other, it would escalate into a serious issue, causing trouble for Uncle Lu.

Hello, Brother Gao, are you feeling better?" Standing at the head of the tall bed, Qing'er asked softly

Zhang Yiyi was indeed startled, "Young Master, that Huo Tianliang usually does not come out alone. His family is quite wealthy, and when he goes out, he is accompanied by several servants and bodyguards. Young Master, you should not go alone; it would be better to quietly ask the Master to lend you a few strong men before you go."

"I am not a little guy!" The little boy, upon hearing Gaoyuan's words, puffed out his chest in dissatisfaction and said, "My name is Ye Feng, and I will soon turn ten years old. My mother said that once I turn ten, I will be a man."

Seeing the fleeting glint of severity in Gao Yuan's eyes, Zhang Yi involuntarily shivered, faintly sensing that after being beaten this time, the young master of the Gao family seemed to have transformed into a different person.

"Then I won't have suffered this loss in vain!" Gao Yuan said angrily, "After I recover, Uncle Lu will definitely not allow me to seek revenge."

Jing'er suddenly raised her head, looking at Gao Yuan with eyes full of astonishment, as if he had said something wrong. Gao Yuan blinked his eyes, looking at her, equally perplexed.

"How did I get hurt?" Gao Yuan asked.

I am a big man! Ye Feng said, raising his head

"Nonsense, if I remembered, why would I ask you!" Gao Yuan replied irritably

Upon hearing this, Gao Yuan immediately understood and couldn't help but let out a cold laugh: "Once I recover completely, I will definitely make this so-called Huo Tianliang unable to take care of himself for the rest of his life."

With a gulp, Gao Yuan raised his head and happened to see Ye Feng swallowing hard. Upon noticing Gao Yuan looking over, he quickly lowered his head. Gao Yuan was momentarily taken aback as he observed the siblings' clothes, which were patched upon patched, fearing that their family circumstances were quite dire. Seeing Ye Feng with his head down, yet his throat still twitching in a greedy manner, Gao Yuan couldn't help but smile and beckoned, "Little man, come over here to me."

So your sister's name is Jing'er, what a lovely name, it's beautiful. Hmm, little one, what is your name

Originally, it was thought that this little fellow would eagerly reach out for it, but to Gao Yuan's surprise, Ye Feng actually crossed his arms and took a few steps back, saying, "I won't eat it; this is for you. You have lost a lot of blood. Mother said that eating more meat will help you recover. I'm not hungry; I often eat chicken."

Thank you, young lady, thank you, madam! Gao Yuan repeatedly expressed his gratitude, but he had no information about this girl in his mind, which inevitably made him feel a bit awkward. Not knowing how to address her, he could only generically call her young lady and refer to her mother as madam.

Upon hearing this, Jing'er felt both shy and angry. She reached out and grabbed Ye Feng's ear, saying, "Shut your mouth; if you don't speak, no one will consider you a mute"

Only after the two left did Gao Yuan realize that he had not figured out how he had been injured. After thinking for a moment, he shouted loudly, "Zhang Yi, Zhang Yi!"

The lofty eyes suddenly brightened up

Although the supervisor's official rank is higher than that of a county magistrate, our master is not to be trifled with, young master. Our master has connections in the prefecture as well. " Zhang Yi said calmly, "If one day, young master, you accidentally give this Huo Tianliang a beating, our family is not one to shy away from trouble.

Much better, much better!" Gao Yuan replied repeatedly. The aroma in the bowl kept wafting into his nose, and his stomach, uncooperative as ever, let out a few grumbles.

"If you dare to say more, I will tell my mother when I go back and have her punish you!" Ye Jing'er said angrily, her face flushed.

Ye Feng walked over to Gao Yuan's side. Gao Yuan smiled as he tore a chicken leg from the bowl and handed it to Ye Feng, saying, "Here, have a chicken leg. Grow up to be a strong man soon, so you can protect your mother and sister."

Your mother has prepared a bowl of chicken soup for you, and she asked me to bring it over to help nourish your body

Over there, Jing'er noticed him staring intently at the brother and sister without saying a word, and couldn't help but blush again. She reached out to take the bowl from Gaoyuan's hands and said, "Brother Gao, please take a good rest. We will be leaving first."

Gao Yuan did not expect the other party to be in such a predicament. Looking at the little remaining soup in the bowl, he feared that this chicken was also a significant asset for them. The brother and sister both looked as thin as a piece of paper, as if a strong wind could blow them away, clearly showing signs of malnutrition. However, Jing'er had a picturesque appearance, especially when she stood there, exuding an unusual aura. Gao Yuan momentarily could not find the right words to describe it; in any case, she was particularly pleasing to the eye. If she were a bit fuller, she would undoubtedly be a great beauty.

The young master has had several conflicts with this Huo Tianliang; he is the son of the district magistrate, and his father holds a higher official position than our county magistrate

With Ye Jing'er’s permission, Ye Feng finally took the chicken leg, devouring it in just a few bites, even crunching the bones and swallowing them. Gao Yuan watched in astonishment, thinking that he must be quite accustomed to eating meat regularly.

"Alright, big man, come over here!" Gao Yuan said with a smile

Young Master, your name is Gao Yuan. You are a native of Fufeng City. Lord Lu is the county magistrate of Fufeng County and also the uncle of Young Master Gao. The Gao and Lu families have a close relationship, and Lord Lu has always treated Young Master Gao as if he were his own nephew. That Ye Jing'er is your neighbor, and there are three people in her family, including her mother and child

You also know that I don't remember anything, what I do, what my family does, how I got injured? Also, what does Uncle Lu do? What is the situation with Jing'er’s family?" Gao Yuan opened his mouth and immediately asked a series of questions, leaving Zhang Yi speechless. After a long pause, he finally said: "Young Master, do you really not remember anything at all?"

"It was my sister who stayed by the fire, she got up before dawn, thinking I was asleep, but in fact, I was awake!" Ye Feng interjected from the side.

The brother and sister no longer spoke, and Gao Yuan also found himself at a loss for words, lowering his head to drink the chicken soup, as the room fell into a moment of silence

Jing'er stared at Gao Yuan with her bright eyes, thinking to herself that Zhang Yi said Gao Yuan did not remember anything about the past. It seems to be true; otherwise, with only a wall separating their two families, how could he not be aware of what his own family looked like

Zhang Yi took a few steps closer, standing there, yet did not sit down, "Young Master, do you wish to ask something?"

"Feng'er, do not speak carelessly!" Jing'er had a hard time finding an opportunity to send her younger brother away. "Brother Gao, don't listen to the nonsense of children. Come, while the chicken soup is still hot, hurry and drink it!" As she spoke, she handed over the bowl.

What is the role of a postal supervisor? In the lofty imagery, this official seems to be rarely heard of

Seeing the little fellow's serious demeanor, Gao Yuan couldn't help but burst into laughter, "Not bad, not bad, Ye Feng is about to become a real man."

Young Master Gao!" Zhang Yi immediately appeared before him, "I am preparing medicine for the young master, just caught it a moment ago.

Hearing the candid words of the little boy, Gao Yuan couldn't help but awkwardly touch his nose, "Brother Gao did not lose the fight; he merely had an accident. Once Brother Gao has recovered from his injuries, he will seek to reclaim his honor." He stated with righteous indignation.

Jing'er smiled slightly and said, "This bowl of soup has been simmered for several hours, and the flavor of the chicken has fully infused into the broth, so of course it is delicious"

I apologize, miss. I suffered a heavy blow to the head and cannot remember many things, not even your name. I am truly sorry. Gao Yuan awkwardly touched his head and said, "May I ask for your esteemed name?"

"I have always protected you?" Gao Yuan was taken aback, pointing at his own nose and asking.

Jing'er was holding a large coarse porcelain bowl, from which steam was rising, and a fragrant aroma wafted through the air. Gao Yuan had been unconscious for a day and a night, and his stomach had long been empty. Upon smelling the fragrance, his stomach immediately began to rumble. Hearing the sound, Gao Yuan was still unaware of anything, but Jing'er was already blushing deeply.

"Miss Jing'er, is it not easy at home?" He raised his head

"Young Master, wasn't it the day before yesterday when you witnessed the young master of the Huo family teasing Miss Jing'er? You stood up for her and confronted him, which led to a fight. Given that Huo Tianliang had many supporters, it was inevitable that you would be outnumbered, resulting in this situation." Zhang Yiyi said, spreading his hands.

I am well aware of it!" he said in a low voice

Ye Feng'er immediately closed her mouth. Upon witnessing this scene, Gao Yuan felt a stir in his heart; it seemed that the mother of these siblings had instilled a very strict upbringing.

"If I let you eat, then just eat. My brother is injured and has a poor appetite, so he can't eat this much!" Gao Yuan said while looking at Ye Jing'er.

Hmm! Ye Feng nodded, "In the past, there were many villains who wanted to bully us, but it was Brother Gao who drove them away. Brother Gao, you got hurt this time because a big bad guy wanted to bully my sister, and you fought them. However, you lost the fight!"

Seeing Ye Feng saying he wouldn't eat while drooling, Ye Jing was clearly a bit sad. "Feng'er, Brother Gao wants you to eat, so just eat. I won't tell Mother."