Capítulo 890: Chapter 600: Master at Rubbing Salt in the Wound
The first watch is upon us.
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As Lian Rui finished speaking, the room fell into a dead silence.
Ever since that incident happened, everyone avoided bringing it up, and now that she had so clearly voiced it, Mrs. Jin and Aunt Jin were at a loss.
“Did you think that by not ntioning it, I could just forget?” Lian Rui said with a sarcastic smile, “How is that possible? If I had truly forgotten and didn’t care, I would have pursued Zhou Mikang a long ti ago.
I admit, as long as he isn’t married, I have a faint hope, thinking that maybe when he’s older and can’t find anyone suitable, my chance would co.
I also understand that this is basically wishful thinking, self-deception, but people always need a bit of hope to hold onto to keep living.
Unfortunately, that hope was shattered in an instant! Actually, I know I’m conflicted myself—knowing it’s impossible between us, yet unable to stop fantasizing. Even if I don’t see him, I wouldn’t regret it. Actually, I’d prefer never seeing him or hearing about him, so I would always think he’s still single and that I still have a chance.
It wasn’t until I fainted that I realized nothing is more important than being alive. If I had just died, the man who hurt would remain free, and the man I loved would never know how much I cared for him.
Since I have survived, I don’t want to waste any more ti. I want to tell him how much I used to like him. But now that he’s married, I just wish him happiness.
If he ever had a slight feeling for , regardless of whether I find a man I like in the future, I could be happy.
But as for the man who hurt , I absolutely will not let him go. He’s the one who ruined my life. If Zhou Mikang doesn’t want to help , I’ll investigate and find him myself.”
“My poor child…” Aunt Jin held her daughter in her arms, crying uncontrollably, “Why is your life so full of tears…”
“Mom, it’s because I was young and foolish, I brought this upon myself. It’s my fault that I let Dad and you worry and suffer all these years. I’m sorry.”
From birth until now, it was the first ti her daughter admitted her mistake head-on. Instead of feeling happy, Aunt Jin felt inexplicably flustered. She tightened her hold on her daughter: “Ruirui, you can’t leave us. With you here, your Dad and I fear nothing and have sothing to strive for.”
“Mom, don’t worry, I won’t do anything foolish again. I’ve truly co to understand.” Lian Rui comfortingly patted Aunt Jin’s back, “Having faced death, if I still don’t smarten up, I might as well not live.”
“Xiao Yu, please help your sister.” Aunt Jin looked at Jin Yu, who was sitting silently to the side. “Once the matter is resolved, she can let go of the burden and start planning for her future.”
After a mont of hesitation, Jin Yu looked at Lian Rui: “Sis, I can ask Old Zhou to help with the investigation, but isn’t it unnecessary to ask him if he ever liked you?”
“It’s very necessary for …” Lian Rui looked at him seriously, “This will be the emotional support that keeps going, so I must know.”
“What if he doesn’t like you?”
“If he doesn’t like , I’ll start accepting arranged dates now. As long as my mom approves, I’ll marry.” After a pause, Lian Rui added, “However, I must ask him in person. The only way to know if soone is lying is to look them in the eyes.”
“Xiao Yu, for the sake of your aunt and uncle having this one daughter, help her out. Her life is intertwined with that of Aunt and Uncle.
Your sister has made it clear she won’t pester Zhou Mikang. She just wants to understand how he feels. Let her see him, let her have closure, and that’ll be enough.”
Mrs. Jin sighed too: “Xiao Yu, your Aunt and Uncle’s feelings of frustration and injustice are known. Your Uncle has two brothers, both with sons and daughters. Only your uncle has just one daughter.
From a young age, your Aunt wasn’t treated well by her husband’s family. Now that the children of others are married, the pressure on your Aunt’s side is even heavier.
Your Aunt and Uncle’s face depends on your sister’s success. I know this puts you in a difficult position, but just this once, alright?”
After a long mont of silence, Jin Yu nodded, picked up the phone, and called Zhou Mikang back. Mrs. Zhang answered, saying that Zhou Mikang had gone to a eting at the regint.
“Could it be that he knows you’re looking for him because of my issue and is deliberately lying?” Lian Rui asked skeptically.
Jin Yu looked at her, speechless: “Sis, you heard it yourself. The call was answered by his housekeeper. After I finished speaking, she imdiately said Zhou Mikang went to the regint. Never mind, I’ll call the office of Zhou Mikang now, and you can listen, okay?” As he spoke, he dialed the phone number to Zhou Mikang’s office. Zhou Hanliang answered, saying that Regintal Commander Zhou should still be on the way and to call back later.
“Did you hear that?” Jin Yu had intentionally put it on speakerphone, and after hanging up, he asked Lian Rui, “Don’t tell you suspect even Zhou Hanliang was pre-instructed by him. You’re not enough of a threat for him to avoid you to this extent.”
“Why are you being so harsh with ?” Lian Rui looked at him, feeling aggrieved. “I’m just voicing my suspicion. If he really doesn’t want to see , then I know my answer already, and there’s no need to et.”
You should have said so earlier! Jin Yu shouted inwardly. If he had known that was her intention, he would have just agreed right away. Why go through so much trouble?
As soon as Zhou Mikang entered the office, Zhou Hanliang ntioned Jin Yu looking for him. Chuxia, who followed behind, laughed: “I guess it must be his cousin who wants to see you.”
“Sister-in-law, are you a bit jealous?” Zhou Hanliang looked at her with a gossiping face. “If you are, just say so, so the Commander won’t be clueless about what you’re thinking.”
“Why would I be jealous? I’m just making a logical guess.” Chuxia pushed Zhou Mikang towards the desk. “Hurry up and call to ask, see if I’m right.”
Zhou Mikang: “…” Could you not be this curious?
However, not wanting Jin Yu to think he was purposely avoiding him, he glared at Chuxia and dialed Jin Yu’s number: “Jin Yu, you looking for ?”
“Yes, my sister wants to et you. She says she has so questions to ask you in person and promises not to bother you anymore.” Jin Yu sighed after speaking. “Discuss it with your sister-in-law first before deciding, to avoid misunderstandings later.”
Zhou Mikang glanced at Chuxia, who was looking at him with wide, curious eyes, full of gossip. Helplessly, he said, “There’s nothing to misunderstand; she’s right here. As soon as Hanliang ntioned you called, she already guessed the reason and pushed to call you.”
“So when do you think we should et?”
“In the afternoon; I have a eting in the morning. Let’s et at your shop in the afternoon. If you have ti, find those novels at your place and bundle them up for .”
“Alright…” Jin Yu chuckled softly. “Since when were you into that stuff?”
“It’s not that I’m into it; it’s your sister-in-law and her friends who are. Am I answering your question well enough?”
“If sister-in-law wants it, then I’ll look for it carefully. If it were for you, I wouldn’t bother rummaging through the boxes. I won’t waste your ti anymore; see you in the afternoon.”
After hanging up, before Zhou Mikang could react, Chuxia gave him a big smooch on his forehead: “You’re so good to , absolutely love you!”
Zhou Mikang’s face turned red instantly. Since getting married, his young wife had never been so actively sweet to him. He felt both flattered and embarrassed—Hanliang was smiling mischievously at him.
To hide his embarrassnt, the Commander brushed off his forehead with disdain: “Don’t get drool everywhere. You’re not a kid. Alright, I have work to do. Go find Luo Xiaoqiong at the guest house, and I’ll co to find you after I’m done.”
“Really?” Chuxia edged closer, smiling playfully. “Are you sure you don’t like treating you like this? Think carefully before you answer to avoid regret.”
A blatant threat!
Although Zhou Hanliang didn’t hear what Chuxia said, he could guess most from her expression. Already at the door, he purposely turned back to see how Zhou Mikang would respond.
The Commander glared at the clueless Hanliang: “Go wait for in the eting room; I have a few words for your sister-in-law, then I’ll co over.”
Such shaful use of authority!
Zhou Hanliang internally grumbled, reluctantly walking ahead, then reconsidering, stepped back to the wall, and pressed his ear to it.
“One more kiss.”
“What?”
“One more kiss, hurry!”
“Why?”
“…”
Hanliang chuckled, shoulders shaking with satisfaction as he left. So the Commander is so covertly flirty behind backs, hahaha…
Just enjoying himself, he heard urgent footsteps behind him. Reflexively turning, “What are you looking at?” Zhou Mikang snorted, “Sneaking around outside, you think I don’t know?”
“No, no…” Trying to deny it but finding no suitable excuse, he bluntly admitted: “Commander, seeing you and sister-in-law get along so well, I’m really happy for you.”
“What’s it got to do with you? Do I need your happiness?” Zhou Mikang poked him. “Sort out your own affairs first; getting a wife is the main thing!”
Zhou Hanliang: “…” Commander, can we not bring up the most sensitive issues? I thought my future in-laws had accepted and would let marry Doudou soon. But to my surprise, a casual ntion got a lecture from my future mother-in-law, making it clear that being nice to doesn’t an they’ll soon let marry Doudou!
What a trap! I thought I was about to see the light at the end of the tunnel and win the beauty. Must you sprinkle salt on the wound, Commander?
“No ambition!” muttering, the Commander sped up his pace. Helplessly, he had to lick his wounds while chasing after the Commander…(To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian) to vote for recomndations and monthly tickets; your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian to read.)
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