349: Chapter 240 Different Past Stories from Everyone’s Mouth 349: Chapter 240 Different Past Stories from Everyone’s Mouth “Alright, alright, I was wrong…” i Yitong saw Jing Zhe really got angry, so he stopped teasing him, “I was just joking, and you took it seriously.” He said with a smiling look at Chuxia, “Sister Chuxia, your brother apologizes, don’t mind the rudeness of soone like .”
From the conversation between Jing Zhe and i Yitong, Chuxia had already concluded that i Yitong and Xiao Yuwen were from the sa faction; therefore, as the wife of Zhou Mikang, she naturally wouldn’t be friendly with her husband’s foes.
But given the other party’s attitude, if she responded in kind, it would not only look bad but also be unreasonable.
As she struggled with how to handle the situation, Jing Zhe spoke up, “What’re you calling ‘sister’?
Is ‘sister’ yours to call?
Zhou Mikang is older than you by a month, you should be calling her ‘sister-in-law’.”
i Yitong’s smile froze on his face.
After a mont, he said, “Then why do you call her ‘little sister’?”
Jing Zhe glanced at him sideways, “Chuxia is my grandfather’s adopted granddaughter, what should I call her if not ‘little sister’?
Zhou Mikang should properly be calling ‘brother’, you know?”
“That’s your business, let’s keep our matters separate,” i Yitong said as he looked at Chuxia, “Sister Chuxia, you sure like eating deep-fried dough sticks, huh?”
“What I love to eat is none of your business,” Chuxia finally put down her dough stick and spoon, “Was it you who arrested my husband?” She surmised this from Jing Zhe’s tone.
“No…” i Yitong hurriedly explained, “You can’t say it like that, I’m just a soldier under Director Xiao, following orders.
It’s not my fault, just like you have to listen to your teacher, I have to listen to my leader.”
“What’s the use of all this rambling?
Didn’t you still arrest him?” Chuxia scoffed, “You’ve really got no sha, arresting my husband and then pretending to be a good guy here.
Can you even pull that off?
Or, are you thinking of using this chance to tarnish my reputation?
People shouldn’t be so unprincipled, right?”
“No…” i Yitong helplessly scratched his head, “That little mouth of yours really is sharp.
Alright, I can see you don’t welco here, so I won’t bother you anymore.
You siblings enjoy your al.” He said as he stood up, patting Jing Zhe on the shoulder, “I’ll co find you at the hospital later, I really have sothing.”
“There’s nothing to discuss between us,” Jing Zhe said indifferently as he glanced at him, “The Jing family will not side with anyone, you might as well give up on that hope.”
“I’ll talk to you later, don’t act like you know everything,” i Yitong said and, waving his paw like a fortune cat at Chuxia, “Sister Chuxia, see you later.”
Chuxia curled the corner of her mouth but remained silent.
“He’s just shaless like that, don’t take it to heart…” Jing Zhe helped Chuxia to a dumpling on her plate, “Don’t just eat dough sticks, try this; it tastes really good.”
Chuxia then picked up a dumpling and took a bite, her eyes brightening as she nodded, “Mmm, delicious, truly delicious, my dad would definitely love this.
Next ti my parents co, I’ll bring them here to eat.”
Jing Zhe smiled and nodded, “Good, let Zhou Mikang bring you guys.
Just so you know, it’s not that I’m being stingy, but rather, I worry that Zhou Mikang might get jealous.”
“Brother, are you always finding ways to provoke Zhou Mikang?”
Caught in the act, Jing Zhe awkwardly smiled, “It’s impossible for to suddenly treat that guy as a real brother.
In elentary school, he, i Yitong, and I were best friends.
But by the ti we were in middle school, each of our families had their allegiance, and our relationships gradually faded.
Comparatively speaking, I was still on good terms with both of them, but they turned into opponents, competing in studies, chasing girlfriends.
Ye iru liked i Yitong, but the Ye Family favored Zhou Mikang, presumably to avoid any surprises, which is why they sent both of them abroad for study.
Back then, Zhou Mikang was straightforward and naive.
I told him that Ye iru didn’t genuinely like him, and he wouldn’t listen at all, thinking I was just speaking up for i Yitong.
That was when he and i Yitong fell out completely, or more precisely, when i Yitong broke it off with him entirely.”
After Zhou Mikang and Ye iru broke up, i Yitong took great pleasure in their misfortune for a while and would humiliate Zhou Mikang with harsh words whenever he saw him.
However, over ti, as Zhou Mikang focused solely on his work, i Yitong’s attitude changed.
Once during a casual chat, he even admitted that his hatred for Zhou Mikang was unreasonable, as the other party was rely following his family’s advice.
Had it not been for Zhou Mikang, or if he had been the one who was dumped, by that logic, he should have been grateful.
But that’s just how people are, even when they realize it, it’s hard for them to apologize verbally.
Moreover, with differing political views between their families, they were destined not to beco friends, so the matter was dropped.
At one gathering, they happened to bump into each other.
i Yitong hesitated for a long ti before he approached and greeted Zhou Mikang.
However, Zhou Mikang turned and walked away, which only deepened the rift between them.
Our relationship among the three of us completely fell apart.
Actually, i Yitong isn’t a bad person at heart.
If he were like Xiao Yuwen, he could have dealt with Zhou Mikang before Grandpa Wan sent soone over.”
After listening to Jing Zhe’s explanation, Chuxia was sowhat puzzled, “From what you’re saying, you consider i Yitong a friend, so why were you so cold towards him just now?”
“The current situation is too sensitive, I don’t like friends using each other.”
“I see, his attitude towards you isn’t usually as good as it was today, right?”
“Exactly, which is why his intentions were too obvious.”
“In that case, he’s not really a good person.”
“OK, if you say he’s a bad person, then he is,” Jing Zhe laughed, pointing at Chuxia’s empty bowl, “Want another serving?”
“No need, I’m full…” Chuxia glanced at the ti, “At this hour, everyone probably hasn’t had breakfast yet, let’s take a few portions to go.”
Jing Zhe smiled bitterly, “Chuxia, are you uncomfortable because I ntioned Zhou Mikang’s past?”
“Not at all.” Chuxia smiled at him, “You’re overthinking it.
Zhou Mikang’s past doesn’t concern in the slightest, why would I be upset?
I’m just overwheld by so much information at once, and I understand the difficulty of being caught in the middle.
So, I hope I don’t make things difficult for you either.”
“Are you upset about my neutrality?”
Chuxia sighed quietly; Doctor Jing indeed had a sharp perspective.
She was indeed displeased with his approach, which might relate to her personality.
She particularly disliked fence-sitters, and although Jing Zhe wasn’t exactly that, she just didn’t like those who stand in the middle and don’t take sides.
“A little, but I can understand.”
“Chuxia, there are so things you still don’t understand.
Being neutral isn’t due to fear; it’s necessary.
One day, you will understand,” Jing Zhe said as he stood up, “I’ll go get a few takeout orders to bring ho.
Wait here for .”
Feeling sowhat awkward, Chuxia just smiled at him and stayed silent.
(To be continued.
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