Ye Ling's tone was very calm, and there wasn't any trace of grievance or sadness in her voice. However, Sun Li felt a deep sense of heartache.
In Sun Li's view, a girl as beautiful and well-behaved as Ye Ling should have been treated like a little princess. Sun Li had initially assumed that Ye Ling's family treated her well, but she could never have imagined the truth about Ye Ling's family situation.
Furthermore, the reality was likely even grimmer than what Ye Ling had shared. Based on Ye Ling's clothing, it seemed that her family hadn't been sending her money or supplies.
Sun Li remembered that Min Nan had mentioned that Ye Ling had come from Shanghai, a major city. Even if Ye Ling didn't come from a wealthy family, she must have been from the middle class at least. So, how was it possible that she dressed more modestly than rural girls?
