The first watch has arrived.
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"It was Cheng Yuegang who ca to find himself..." Zhou Mikang sighed, "To be honest, Cheng Yuegang is also pitiful. He didn’t know a thing about what his brother did.
He genuinely wanted to be with Zhou Aiping at the ti and was especially grateful to his brother for creating the opportunity. But the closest person suddenly turned out to be a despicable person using him and getting him entangled. How do you think he must have felt?
His parents couldn’t handle the sudden blow and both fell ill, bedridden. The burden of supporting the family fell on him, yet he lost his secure job because of his brother’s involvent and could only take on temporary jobs that were arduous and poorly paid.
By then, he was like a startled bird, so after Zhou Aiping went looking for him, he found quickly to explain the situation and promised that he would absolutely no longer associate with Zhou Aiping.
Actually, I never blad him for his brother’s mistakes, but not blaming him doesn’t an accepting him, so at that ti I didn’t treat him kindly.
This ti when Zhou Aiping looked for him, he discreetly wrote a letter to my elder brother, saying that after all these years, Zhou Aiping still thought of him, and he didn’t want to miss the opportunity. He hoped to gain the Zhou family’s forgiveness.
After my elder brother showed the letter, we found Grandpa, Dad, and our third uncle together. They couldn’t believe how the usually delicate Zhou Aiping could live a hard life in the Cheng family, but after investigation, the facts were there. Eventually, everyone decided to acquiesce but not to interact.
My elder brother found Cheng Yuegang, told him of the Zhou family’s decision, and explained that the Zhou family didn’t intend to interact with them. As for whether he would tell Zhou Aiping all this, it was up to him to decide, then they never contacted him again.
I didn’t tell you, not because I ant to hide it from you or because I didn’t trust you, but because I have an instinctive resentnt towards this past, and I’m resolved not to bring it up unless absolutely necessary."
Chuxia sighed, hugging Zhou Mikang’s arm: "I can understand your feelings. I don’t an to bla you, it’s just that since I’ve beco part of the Zhou family, it’s better for to know so things rather than be kept in the dark.
Otherwise, if I happen to run into Zhou Aiping soday and cause so misunderstanding because I don’t know anything, the result could be sothing neither of us wants.
It’s not that I want to ddle in other people’s business, but because I married you and beca the mother of your child, I’ve already been branded with the Zhou family’s mark."
Zhou Mikang let out a heavy sigh and said: "This is a knot in the heart of the Zhou family. Except for , elder brother, Grandpa, Dad, and third uncle, no one else knows.
It’s been hard to calm emotions down, and we don’t want to cause everyone more reflection. Actually, Grandma asked Grandpa a few tis, but he brushed it aside."
"I understand..." Chuxia sighed too, "There’s really no clear right or wrong in this situation. When you first told , I thought Zhou Aiping was too much. No matter what, she shouldn’t have married into the Cheng family and reopened the already healed scars.
But thinking about it, they were both victims, no matter the reason. If Cheng Yuegang hasn’t married until now and is willing to be with her, it could count as a perfect ending."
"I hope so..." Zhou Mikang smiled bitterly, "Her personality is very much like my previous third aunt, but what she did this ti was really unexpected. If she truly wants to be with Cheng Yuegang with sincerity, it’s indeed a perfect ending, but if she has other intentions, then it’s hard to say."
"Other intentions?" Chuxia thought for a mont, sowhat unsure as she looked at Zhou Mikang, "Do you an that she might actually be doing this out of spite, as revenge?"
"None of us want to think of her like that, but what she did this ti is so out of character. So, let’s take one step at a ti. Now the New Year is over, we should tell Grandma and Mom.
Otherwise, if Zhou Aiping does sothing inappropriate, it will cause Mom and Grandma sadness again. Her going to find Yinger is a signal."
If it’s really as Zhou Mikang suspected, Chuxia truly was speechless towards Zhou Aiping. If soone keeps making impulsive decisions just to get revenge on others, hurting themselves in the process, then they deserve to not have a good life.
"Has the previous third aunt, Liu Lingi, been in contact with Zhou Aiping?" After asking, Chuxia added, "I an the previous third aunt Liu Lingi."
"Probably not..." Zhou Mikang sighed, "Third aunt is pregnant now, and Grandpa is most worried that Liu Lingi would harm her, so he has arranged people to keep an eye on her surroundings and actions."
"That’s good." Chuxia breathed a sigh of relief, "There are several pregnant won in the family, I was just concerned, so I asked more."
Zhou Mikang’s lips curled into a gentle smile: "Silly, you don’t have to explain to , you have the right to know these things. I didn’t tell you earlier because I didn’t want you to worry, but in the future if you have any questions, just ask , and I’ll tell you the truth."
"Hmph..." Chuxia gave him a sideways glance, "When I asked you before, did you tell the truth?"
Zhou Mikang: "..."
"Alright, just teasing you..." Chuxia gave him a light poke, her expression becoming serious, "I know how much Xiaorao ans to the Zhou family, and even more to you. I’m very fortunate to have found a man who values emotions as a husband, how could I really bla him?"
"There won’t be anything like this happening again..." Zhou Mikang hugged her, "This is the last secret you don’t know."
When Chuxia returned to the room, Yinger was already asleep. Luo Xiaoqiong was leaning against the headboard with a book. Seeing her co in, she looked her up and down for a mont before chuckling.
Chuxia was speechless, "Can you not be so creepy?"
"You two are really inseparable." Luo Xiaoqiong blinked at her, "Don’t be embarrassed, I understand. Besides, seeing you and the Division Commander’s relationship so good, I can only be happy."
"Can’t be bothered with you." Chuxia grabbed a bathrobe and went straight to the bathroom. Luo Xiaoqiong giggled behind her, "Are you embarrassed? It’s okay, I won’t tease you." She thought for a mont, then ran to the bathroom door and whispered, "You still can’t do that now, right?"
The sound of running water was her only response.
"Why are you standing here?" Pushing the door open, Chuxia saw Luo Xiaoqiong still by the bathroom door and was startled, glaring at her in dissatisfaction, "Do you know people can be scared to death? Especially since I have three lives right now!" She said, covering her belly.
Luo Xiaoqiong, who had a mischievous grin, panicked, "I didn’t scare you, did I? You don’t feel uncomfortable, right? Chuxia, I didn’t an it, I’m sorry, I won’t fool around with you anymore."
Seeing she was really scared, Chuxia decided not to tease her further, "Put away your dirty little thoughts. I went to see Zhou Mikang for real business, not what you think."
"What do you think I thought?" Seeing Chuxia was fine, Luo Xiaoqiong started to play dumb again, "I didn’t say anything, Chuxia, unless you really did sothing and feel guilty, that’s why you’re trying to explain?"
"Can’t be bothered with you." Chuxia rolled her eyes at her, leaned comfortably against the headboard, and picked up a book.
"Talk to for a while..." Luo Xiaoqiong snatched the book from her hand, smirking flatteringly, "Chuxia, I’m wrong, I won’t talk nonsense anymore."
"That’s more like it." Chuxia straightened up, "Right, there’s sothing I need to warn you about. That girl who wanted a ride today doesn’t seem like a kind person. Be careful not to fall into her trap. If you do run into any trouble, call , I’ll ask my mother-in-law to help you."
"That woman’s na is Gao Xiaohe, her father is a low-level section chief in the Agricultural Machinery Bureau. She usually has her nose in the air, thinking every man in the world is into her..." Luo Xiaoqiong sneered, "Soone like her only has those kinds of tricks up her sleeve. Don’t worry, I won’t be fooled by her."
"Don’t be careless, rember to ntion it to Director Xu at work tomorrow so she’s aware as well." Chuxia looked at Luo Xiaoqiong seriously, "Don’t take my words lightly."
"I got it, I definitely won’t take it lightly." Luo Xiaoqiong grinned, sitting next to her, "I have so good news to tell you, want to hear it?"
"What good news?" Chuxia glanced at her belly, "Don’t tell you’re pregnant too."
"Nonsense!" Luo Xiaoqiong nudged her, "If I were, it wouldn’t be good news but a shock. But Dajiang has a girlfriend now, can you guess who?"
"Dajiang has a girlfriend??" Chuxia’s eyes widened in surprise, "Are you sure you’re not mistaken?"
"Tsk, would I joke about this? If I hadn’t caught him, he wouldn’t have admitted it. The kid even swore to secrecy, but you’re his sister, how could I keep it from you?"
After thinking for a while, Chuxia still couldn’t guess who it was, so she nudged Luo Xiaoqiong, "Stop keeping in suspense, tell who it is."
"Zhou Hanying."
"Huh?" Chuxia was even more stunned, not able to connect the two, both are usually quiet, how did they end up together? "When did this happen?"
"They said they t before the New Year, and confird their relationship just these past few days. Based on the way Dajiang talks about it, he seems quite satisfied with Zhou Hanying. He doesn’t want the family to know yet, as he’s still unsure if they can be together.
Zhou Hanying is worried her parents will think Luan Dajiang is too young and wants to wait a couple of years to tell them. But Luan Dajiang worries that waiting will delay Zhou Hanying, so he’s conflicted now.
Honestly, I didn’t expect that quiet lad would secretly get a girlfriend. The other day at ho, your little aunt was still worried about this, who knew it’d be resolved so quickly."
After giving it so thought, Chuxia asked, "Did you ask if Zhou Hanliang knows?"
"Zhou Hanliang doesn’t know either."
Chuxia furrowed her brows, "Can you give the full details?" (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian) to vote for recomndations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users please read on m.qidian.)
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