msmithbooks Chapter 82 Later
Chapter 82 Later
"Later..." Cheng Huazhang recalled, "Shen Yuehong became pregnant in the second month. She came to Huaiguo with the hospital's examination report and asked him to marry her. Huaiguo was so frightened that he had no choice but to tell her that he was married and could not marry her. Of course, Shen Yuehong refused to accept this and threatened that if Huaiguo did not divorce his wife and marry her, she would make this matter known to everyone."
"But if Huaiguo were to divorce because of this, Zhang Mei, with her fiery temper, would definitely turn the whole thing upside down. In the end, Huaiguo and Shen Yuehong came up with a solution: the child could be born, and he would give her a monthly allowance."
"As you know, my sister-in-law is a very shrewd and capable person. Huaiguo's monthly salary has to go through her hands, and the child's monthly living expenses are not a small amount. Huaiguo was afraid that Zhang Mei would find out, so he could only be honest with me about this matter and asked me to send money to Shen Yuehong every month. All correspondence with Shen Yuehong was also sent to me first. That is, the contents of that tin can you saw a while ago."
"..." Gao Jie clicked her tongue guiltily. She hadn't forgotten how she had scattered the letters and photos from that tin can everywhere, and almost burned them. Zhang Mei had managed to stop her, saying that such evidence shouldn't be burned and that they should be taken away for safekeeping.
It turns out that Zhang Mei was the person involved.
Cheng Huazhang seemed to sense something and glanced at her: "What about those letters?"
"She's with me... Sigh, don't worry about that," Gao Jie said dismissively, changing the subject. "Go on, what happened next? What happened to Shen Yuehong? Wasn't Shen Qing always in Yuncheng? Why was she suddenly brought to the capital?"
Gao Tingting and Cheng Zheng also looked at Cheng Huazhang, their faces showing eagerness to hear more.
Cheng Huazhang continued: "Later, Shen Yuehong met a foreigner in Yuncheng. She left her child with a couple who couldn't have children and went abroad with the foreigner. I sent the child's monthly living expenses directly to that couple. For the past 18 years, everything was peaceful, and Huaiguo and Zhang Mei were living a good life. But when the child grew up, he accidentally learned about his origins and wrote to the address where the money was sent, saying he wanted to come to the capital to work."
"Huaiguo felt indebted to the child and agreed, but he couldn't show up, so I had to arrange it. Fortunately, Shen Qing is a sensible child. She knows the situation of her biological parents and didn't say she wanted to acknowledge Huaiguo. After coming to the capital, she has been working quietly in the factory."
"Anyway, that's how it is... If you hadn't made this scene, Zhang Mei would never have known about Shen Qing's existence. Shen Qing could have gone to work, and I would have introduced her to someone else. Once she got married and settled down, she would have her own family, and Huai Guo could have been at ease. This could have been kept a secret forever. But you had to make a scene, and you even dragged Zhang Mei into it."
Hey.
Cheng Huazhang looked at his wife and helplessly raised his hand to rub his temples.
Gao Jie hadn't expected the truth to be like this, but she couldn't be blamed: "Who told you to hide it from me in the first place? Anyone would misunderstand in this situation..."
Cheng Huazhang gave a wry smile: "How can I tell you? You and Zhang Mei are inseparable. You tell her everything, even the smallest things at home. If I had told you earlier, could you have resisted telling her?"
"Well... that's actually possible," Gao Jie thought guiltily, avoiding her husband's gaze.
Cheng Huazhang looked at his wife, then at his son and daughter across from him, and reminded them, "Your uncle was wrong to do this, but it has already happened. You must keep your mouths shut and absolutely cannot let your aunt know, otherwise there will be a huge mess in the family."
Gao Jie nodded, still shaken. "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Actually, if we can keep this a secret forever, it's better for your sister-in-law."
Just like when she was sad and upset about this before, she would occasionally have a thought that would have popped into her mind: if only she had never known.
If you don't know, you can just keep living your life.
Gao Tingting also assured him, "Dad, I definitely won't let anything slip. My aunt and I don't usually talk much. But..."
Gao Tingting changed the subject, looking at her mother, "Mom, I should still be able to be friends with Shen Qing, right? Ultimately, this is the fault of the previous generation, it has nothing to do with her. She couldn't choose her own birth, she's quite pitiful..."
Gao Jie shook her head: "That won't do either. Although she's not your father's illegitimate daughter, she is your uncle's illegitimate daughter! You get along well with her, but have you thought about how your aunt feels? You and your aunt are family, how can you side with outsiders?!"
Even now that the truth has come out, she still can't accept it.
If you put yourself in the shoes of the original wife, you absolutely cannot tolerate the existence of an illegitimate daughter!
Her daughter's question reminded her, and Gao Jie's gaze fell on her son, who had remained silent: "Azheng, you're not allowed to get close to that Shen Qing, and you shouldn't have any other feelings for her. Although your uncle and your father aren't related by blood, and Shen Qing isn't your cousin in the true sense, she's still your cousin in name only. And even putting all that aside, I don't like the fact that she's an illegitimate child. I will never agree to you being with her!"
Cheng Zheng stood there with his hands at his sides, the tension around him seemed to have dissipated a bit, no longer as cold and aloof as before. Before he could say anything, Cheng Huazhang across from him took over, looking at his wife: "Don't worry about it. Our son wanted to take Xiaoqing away before, but I gave him a good scolding and told him to take better care of Xiaoqing at the factory."
Gao Jie suddenly realized: "So... all the things our son buys for Shen Qing and how nice he is to her are at your behest?"
Cheng Huazhang: "What else? Don't you know your son's personality? Can he tolerate even the slightest imperfection? And in all these years, have you ever seen him take the initiative with any woman?"
Gao Jie looked at her son: "Azheng, is what your dad said true?"
Cheng Huazhang and Gao Tingting looked over at the same time.
Cheng Zheng's eyes flickered, and he said calmly, "Dad did mention it to me before. If there's nothing else, I'll go upstairs now."
He turned and left the kitchen.
Cheng Huazhang waved the briefcase in his hand: "I'll go pack my things too."
Gao Jie breathed a sigh of relief, raised her hand to tidy her messy hair, rolled up her sleeves, and prepared to clean up the mess in the kitchen.
Gao Tingting stayed behind to help her mother tidy up.
While working, she pondered her parents' words and suddenly realized why her older brother was both kind to Shen Qing and advising her to stay away from her. It turned out that it was her father's advice!
Oh no, she's completely misunderstood her brother's intentions all along, and even encouraged Qingqing to pursue him, desperately trying to bring the two of them together. Now Qingqing has feelings for her brother, oh dear, what a mess this is...
It's a complete mess!
Fortunately, Qingqing has decided to give up on her older brother. As long as she stops trying to matchmake them up, everything should be back on track, right?
Gao Tingting was secretly relieved when Gao Jie gently nudged her and whispered, "Hey, does Shen Qing still not know about your relationship with your older brother?"
Gao Tingting hummed in agreement, "Not only Qingqing, but no one at work knows."
Gao Jie's face lit up with joy: "Then don't distance yourself from her yet. Just use your friendship to subtly hint at it, saying that your older brother is looking for a partner and advising her to give up on that idea as soon as possible."
Gao Tingting hesitated, "Mom, how can I say something like that... Besides, I didn't intend to do anything to my older brother."
Gao Jie didn't believe it: "Don't think I don't know. You even wanted her to be your sister-in-law before. I don't believe you didn't try to match them up. You're my daughter, I know you very well. Anyway, your brother will never marry her. If you don't want our family to be in chaos, do as I say. I'll continue to look for potential partners for your brother during this time."
Gao Tingting threw down the rag and said helplessly, "Mom, don't bother. Qingqing and my older brother were never meant to be."
Gao Jie: "But I'm worried. I always feel that your brother treats Shen Qing differently..."
"Oh, Mom, you're overthinking it. I did try to set up my older brother and Shen Qing before, but my brother doesn't like Shen Qing at all. What you're worried about isn't true. The kitchen is almost cleaned up, I'm going upstairs to rest."
Gao Tingting quickly slipped away.
Gao Jie still felt uneasy. Even if there was only a one percent chance, she had to put out the flame.
the next day.
Gao Jie went to the cooperative to buy some fruit and snacks, and then went to Factory 306.