PFC Chapter 186 Illusion
Chapter 186 Illusion
When Ye Ling woke up from the darkness, she struggled to open her eyes, but her vision was blurry and unclear.
Then Ye Ling was gently held in someone's arms. When Ye Ling tried to blink again, attempting to see more clearly, a strong sense of powerlessness instantly overwhelmed her.
She found herself unable to move, as if her body was bound by invisible shackles, unable to lift even a finger.
Her heart was instantly filled with panic; her heart pounded like a drum, and her breathing became rapid.
"What's going on? Why can't I move?" Ye Ling's mind was full of questions. She tried to struggle, but her body did not respond. This feeling of not being able to control herself made her extremely uneasy.
She strained her eyes, trying to see her surroundings clearly and find the answer.
Everything in front of me seemed to be shrouded in a hazy mist, but gradually, the surrounding scenery became clearer.
She saw the white ceiling and the medical equipment around her, and realized that she seemed to still be in a hospital ward.
Just then, Ye Ling suddenly felt her body enveloped by a warm force. She turned her head slightly and saw a pair of arms dressed in white nurse uniforms.
The arm carefully lifted her from the bed, and with the movement, Ye Ling's body moved along with it. Only then did she realize that she was being lifted up by a nurse.
"Come here, mother in bed 46, look at your baby, hold her and let her get used to her!"
The nurse's voice was soft and gentle, like a spring breeze caressing the heart, calming Ye Ling's originally flustered state of mind a little.
"Okay!" A woman's voice rang out softly. Although her voice was still a little weak, it revealed a hint of expectation.
As the nurse moved, Ye Ling was gently held in her arms.
She looked down at the little life in her arms and saw a tiny baby lying quietly in her arms, its rosy cheeks showing a hint of confusion, its brows slightly furrowed, as if it was still getting used to this unfamiliar world.
The woman's gaze was instantly drawn to it. An unprecedented tenderness welled up in her heart, and all her unease and panic vanished, leaving only a deep affection for this little life.
"Baby..." the woman called softly, her voice filled with love.
She gently stroked the baby's head, feeling its softness and warmth.
At that moment, she finally understood that this little life had become an indispensable part of her life.
Ye Ling opened her eyes wide, her gaze fixed on the magnified face in front of her.
This face was not unfamiliar to her. She searched her memory and soon found that the face gradually overlapped with that of the elegant noblewoman in her memory.
However, the face in front of me was clearly younger, with fair skin like jade, and a gentle and kind look in her eyes and brows, as if it were a gift from time, making her look even more beautiful.
"Baby, it's Mommy! Welcome to our home!" The woman's voice was soft and full of love, her eyes sparkling with maternal light, as if the whole world was focused on her.
Although Ye Ling is still young, she seems to be able to feel this warmth.
She didn't cry or make a fuss; she just stared at her mother with wide, curious eyes.
Her little hands moved slightly, as if trying to connect with the world.
Immediately afterwards, Ye Ling heard a deep and powerful male voice say, "Yes, welcome our lovely daughter to the family!" The voice was like a warm spring breeze, making Ye Ling feel incredibly at ease.
The woman held Ye Ling in her arms, looking tenderly at the man beside her, her eyes filled with sweetness.
The man quickly realized what was happening, a doting smile spreading across his face. He hurriedly praised, "And thank you for your hard work, my dear wife! From now on, I'll protect you and our daughter!"
His voice was filled with determination and commitment, as if at this moment he was willing to give everything for this little life and her mother.
The woman smiled gently, nodded, and then lightly rested her head on the man's shoulder.
The man reached out one hand and loosely put his arm around his wife's shoulder, while his other hand gently touched Ye Ling's face, his movements so gentle as if he were afraid of disturbing her.
"Little Ling'er, I'm your father!" The man's voice was gentle and expectant as he looked at Ye Ling, his eyes filled with longing for the future.
The woman said gently, "Ye Ling! Though we may not have the wings of a phoenix to fly together, our hearts are connected by a single thread of understanding. Our daughter's name is so beautiful! She must be a very intelligent girl and bring us good fortune." Her voice was full of blessings and expectations for her daughter.
Although Ye Ling couldn't understand the meaning of these words, she could feel the deep affection they conveyed.
Her little hands gripped her mother's clothes tightly, as if responding to the warmth.
At this moment, the room was filled with warmth and happiness, as if time itself had stopped for this moment.
Ye Ling was small at the moment, but her brows furrowed almost imperceptibly as an unknown emotion welled up inside her, a bittersweet feeling filling her young heart.
She desperately wanted to ask, why? Why was she, who was born amidst their high expectations and was also a beloved and cherished little princess, ultimately transformed beyond recognition?
However, what was unexpected was that ever since Ye Ling was born into this world, the Ye family's fortunes had been soaring like a rocket that had been ignited!
Mr. Ye was originally just an ordinary person with a stable job, but after his daughter was born, he suddenly had a whimsical idea and bought a lottery ticket using his daughter's birth date.
Who would have thought that this lottery ticket would actually win! This unexpected joy made Mr. Ye ecstatic, and he firmly believed that his lovely daughter was his lucky star.
With the arrival of good fortune, the Ye family's life underwent a dramatic change.
They moved from their ordinary apartment in the Third Ring Road area to a spacious and luxurious villa district.
Ye's father also resolutely resigned from his job and began to devote himself to the wave of investment and entrepreneurship.
Perhaps it was a stroke of luck, but Mr. Ye's investment journey was exceptionally smooth. He seemed to have caught the wave of an emerging industry, and his company continued to expand, with his business becoming increasingly prosperous.
However, as his career flourished, Ye's father's pace of life became increasingly fast. He was as busy as a spinning top, and he had less and less time to go home to see his wife and daughter.
As time went by, Ye's father's horizons broadened, and he began to indulge in a life of extravagance and enjoy the vanity that money and power brought.
Gradually, he forgot about his wife and the daughter who had brought him good luck, and even made fewer and fewer phone calls.
Originally, Ye's mother was just an unknown person who quietly drew comics for people online, and not many people paid attention to her.
However, since her daughter Ye Ling was born, Ye's mother's life has undergone earth-shattering changes.
Because taking care of her child requires a lot of time and energy, Ms. Ye is no longer able to devote herself to her work as wholeheartedly as before.
So, in her spare time, she suddenly had the idea to create a comic book based on her daughter.
This comic is filled with Ye's mother's love and fantasies about her daughter, as well as her unique and gentle art style.
To Ye's mother's surprise, the comic unexpectedly became a hit! Many readers were attracted by the cute main characters and heartwarming storylines, and liked, commented, and shared it.
As her popularity continued to rise, Ye's mother's comics gradually attracted the attention of cultural and creative companies.
After recovering her health, Ye's mother successfully signed a contract with a cultural and creative company and officially became a professional cartoonist.
From then on, her career soared like a rocket, with various collaboration invitations and projects coming one after another.
At first, Ye's mother still remembered her beloved daughter, believing that her daughter had brought her good fortune. Therefore, no matter how busy she was at work, she would always leave work on time to go home and be with her daughter.
However, as her fame grew and she signed more and more contracts, she spent less and less time at home.
As time passed, Ye Ling grew up and began to remember things. With their daughter nearing kindergarten age, a rift appeared in the relationship between Ye's father and mother.
Due to a long-term lack of communication and companionship, the conflicts between the two gradually accumulated and eventually erupted into a fierce argument.
During the argument, both Ye's parents realized that their marriage could no longer be sustained, and thus decided to divorce. This decision was undoubtedly a heavy blow to young Ye Ling.
They were once a loving couple, with no suspicion between them. As time went by, the allure of money and fame gradually eroded their hearts, causing them to forget their vows and responsibilities.
Mr. Ye began to feel dissatisfied with Mrs. Ye, feeling that she was of no help to his career.
He longed to climb higher and higher, to stand in a higher position, and to enjoy people's admiration and respect.
Ye's mother, on the other hand, was disgusted by Ye's father's vulgarity, believing that he lacked a noble soul and pursuits and had no understanding of art appreciation.
In this atmosphere of mutual dislike, their relationship gradually deteriorated. Arguments became commonplace, and each conflict caused further damage to their feelings.
Finally, after countless arguments, their love was completely worn away.
Ye's father and mother both chose to divorce without hesitation, ending what once seemed like a happy marriage. After the divorce, they each went their separate ways.
Not long after, Mr. Ye married a young lady from a wealthy business family. This young lady not only came from a well-off family, but could also provide Mr. Ye with a great deal of help in his career.
Ye's mother married a famous artist and moved overseas with him to start a new life.
Young Ye Ling was like an unwanted member of the family.
However, her grandparents could not ignore her plight and eventually decided to take her in and care for her.
My grandparents are both genuine farmers who have lived in the countryside for most of their lives and have developed a deep affection for that land. For them, city life is so unfamiliar and difficult to adapt to.
Before Ye Ling was born, Ye's father and mother worked hard for many years before they could barely afford a small house in the city.
If they were to bring their parents to live with them, there would clearly not be enough space. The elderly couple understood this, so they never asked to move to the city.
However, Ye's father's business gradually improved, and his economic conditions also improved.
He then thought of bringing his parents to the city so they could enjoy a better life. But who could have predicted that his grandparents would start feeling uncomfortable after only a few days in the city?
Most elderly people in the city are knowledgeable and cultured, and each has their own hobbies and interests. In contrast, grandparents know almost nothing and are completely unable to integrate into this new environment.
What troubles them even more is that the roads in big cities are so complicated that they often get lost when they go out.
Moreover, when they want to buy something, they feel heartbroken when they see the high prices and are reluctant to spend the money, resulting in them being given the cold shoulder by the shop assistants.
Mr. and Mrs. Ye also felt quite embarrassed, and told them that if they wanted to buy something, they could tell the housekeeper and let them make the purchase, and they should stop going out to buy things!
Although their son and daughter-in-law expressed their concerns very tactfully, worrying that the elderly couple might not be used to the place or know the way after going out, the elderly couple still keenly sensed their disdain.
After careful consideration, the elderly couple finally decided to tell their son about their idea of returning to their hometown to retire.
They frankly stated that they did not like living in a noisy city and always felt somewhat out of place.
After weighing the pros and cons, Mr. Ye agreed to his parents' proposal. He not only renovated the house in his hometown, but also hired a nanny to take care of their daily lives.
However, the elderly couple firmly refused the arrangement to hire a caregiver, believing that they were still capable of cooking and did not need any extra help.
Faced with his parents' insistence, Ye's father could no longer force the issue and could only comply with their wishes.
However, he did not abandon his parents to their own devices. Instead, he regularly invited the family doctor to visit them for check-ups so that he could understand their health status in a timely manner and provide them with the necessary care and attention.
Ye Ling had always held this view of her father: she thought he was an extremely hypocritical person.
In her view, all her father did was to prevent his business competitors and neighbors from finding fault with him and making a big fuss about it.
Ye Ling couldn't help but think to herself that if it weren't for the need to save face and the generally accepted moral standards in society, her father probably wouldn't have cared about their lives at all.
This thought grew stronger in Ye Ling's mind, and she felt increasingly disappointed and disheartened by her father's behavior.
Especially now that Ye Ling has normal emotions, she feels even more uncomfortable. In the past, she lacked emotions, and when she thought about all this, she just felt that it was her choice to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, without any other feelings.
But now she feels incredibly disappointed and heartbroken. The father who once welcomed her birth with such anticipation has become so unfamiliar.
He used to be the most filial and gentle person, so how could he have become so ungrateful and scheming?