After Luo Jun Liang came out of Qiao's house, he went directly to the school. He took a long leave with his mentor.
After his mentor came back, he had heard about Luo Jun Liang’s family’s incident. So he instantly approved the leave of absence and let him deal with the family affairs at ease. He told him if he needed any help, just ask.
Luo Jun Liang thanked him and left the office. Afterward, he went to the small shop outside to call his dad and tell his dad what happened recently.
After he finished speaking, he didn't waste time, and straightforwardly put forward his request: "Dad, I need you to cooperate with me in a play!"
"Speak!"
Luo Qing was truly infuriated. His anger was raging.
Wife was too good at acting up!
Over the years, her character had become more and more difficult. One moment, she despised him for being incompetent, one moment she said he was having affairs with other women outside. Since last year, the two of them had slept in a separate room!
Luo Jun Liang's plan was that after he sends his mom back, the father and son will join hands and force his mom to promise not to come to the capital again. If not, his dad will divorce her and he will cut off the mother and son relationship. He won't give her old age care.
If such a proposal were made known to outsiders, more than 90% of the people would probably say that he was unfilial and had no conscience. But he had no other option.
If she wasn't pinned to a spot, he can forget about his current days!
In this case, let him be unfilial once!
Luo Qing was silent for a while before answering: "Okay. Send her back then. I will cooperate with you!"
He was getting old day by day. Youngest Son wasn’t very capable. In the future, the family will have to depend on Eldest Son. So he can't let Eldest Son be ruined by Wife!
Hearing this, Luo Jun Liang breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you Dad. I'll catch a ride the day after tomorrow!"
Mother Luo was discharged from the hospital. It went without saying she didn't want to go back to the countryside. She latched onto Luo Jun Liang and complained to him about how Qiao Dong He framed her and how Da Qiao tortured her.
In the beginning, Luo Jun Liang told her not to talk nonsense. He already knew what happened. But his mom wasn’t one to reason with!
The more he tried to reason with her, the angrier she became. She felt he only cared for Qiao Family.
She even sat on the ground and wailed at him, saying that he was unfilial and unconscionable.
Luo Jun Liang’s head became big. Finally, he chose to shut up. Later, he tricked her into the train.
The excuse used was very simple- his dad had gotten seriously ill and was about to die.
Mother Luo naturally wouldn't believe it so easily. Once Luo Qing personally phoned her and told her to come home and divide the family property in a feeble voice, she immediately became more eager than Luo Jun Liang.
Seeing his mom like this, Luo Jun Liang's heart completely chilled.
Although his parents’ relationship in the past few years had turned for the worse and were always fighting, they were husband and wife who have lived together for a lifetime. The first thing she cared about wasn’t the other party’s health, but the asset!
How ridiculous!
He thought of Dong He's grandparents and envy grew in his heart.
Was Mother Luo sad about her man's death?
Of course, she would. But the quarrel between the two over the years had chipped away too much affection. Sometimes she wanted to stab the other party to death. So the relationship between husband and wife was really gone. What was left was normal sadness.
Despite the sadness, money was the most important thing to her!
The reason why she was looked down upon was not because she had no money. But because Luo Family had no money. And her son forgot his mother after getting a wife. Now only money can give her a sense of security.
The two packed up and took the train back to their hometown the next day.
When she returned to her hometown, Mother Luo realized that she had been deceived!
In the process, everything went according to what Luo Jun Liang and his dad had negotiated- the two cooperated to force Mother Luo to submit. Mother Luo was mad. All kinds of struggle, refusal, and cries were useless!
The father and son had steeled their hearts. Either she promises to never go to the capital to seek trouble or one will divorce her while the other cuts the mother-son ties.
Mother Luo was so furious that she almost exploded. She could only compromise when Luo Qing pulled her to the Civil Affairs Bureau.
In the end, Luo Jun Liang left his hometown under his mom's resentful eyes. He didn't bask in the joy of victory. Just all kinds of helplessness.
Back in the capital, he told Qiao Family and his wife Dong He the news.
Although Qiao Family wasn’t satisfied, they understood the other party was his own mother and it was impossible to really cut off the relationship. At least he had showed his stance now.
Qiao Xiu Zhi and Xue Chuan let Qiao Dong He call the shots.
After thinking about it, Qiao Dong He finally chose to go home with Luo Jun Liang.
No one was surprised by this result.
Firstly, the attitude of the key figure, Luo Jun Liang wasn’t bad. There was no irrational or hesitant situation.
Secondly, Qiao Dong He's personality played a role.
Demanding the baby to take her surname was a good start. But if she decides to divorce all of a sudden, then she won’t be Qiao Dong He.
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After Han Man An was heartbroken by Xue An Xu last time, she ignored him for a good few days.
However, she was a good, kind, lovely, and open child and chose to forgive him after hesitating for a few days.
On this day, she brought the tuber fleeceflower and sesame cake that her mom made for her and generously shared the cake with him.
Xue An Xu unreservedly accepted things given again. He put it under his nose and smelled it, "Smell like tuber fleeceflower. Worthy enough to be taught. It shows that you have listened to what I said last time!"
Han Man An didn't quite understand what he said, but noticed his eyes fell on her hair.
She shook her head proudly and said, "Elder Brother Xu Xu, does it look like I have a lot more hair?"
Xue An Xu seriously examined and replied, "It seems to be a little more than before."
Han Man An pursed her lips into a smile. Her eyebrows curved: "Elder Brother Xu Xu, let me tell you, my hair will definitely become more and more pretty soon!"
Xue An Xu uttered while eating the tuber fleeceflower and sesame cake, "No matter how good-looking it is, you beat my elder sister. My elder sister's hair is truly pretty. She, herself, also looks pretty. Everything about her is pretty!"
Speaking of his elder sister, Xue An Xu could rainbow-lick for hours.
Han Man An snorted and retorted, "Is your elder sister cuter than me? My parents said that I am the cutest little girl in the world!"
Xue An Xu immediately disagreed: "Your parents lied to you. The most pretty little girl in the world is my elder sister. Compared with my elder sister, you are far behind!"
Han Man An’s eyes pointedly stared at him: "You’re talking nonsense. If you stay like this, I don't like you anymore!"
Xue An Xu said, "Even when you don’t like me, I still have to say that my elder sister is cuter than you!"
Han Man An's eyes reddened again. She ran away crying.
Xue An Xu shook his head like a little adult and sighed, "Hey, only know to cry when she can’t compare. What an immature little brat!"
The auntie who was in charge of taking care of him heard this and was speechless.
The little girl Han Man An was heartbroken again and swore that she would never forgive him again.
But the next day, when Xue An Xu gave her a bottle of dried roses, she forgot her oath. Once again, she tailed after him and called Elder Brother Xu Xu.
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Wang Xian Xian had been secretly observing Da Qiao. The more she observed, the more it didn’t feel right.
When she returned home last weekend, she saw Maternal Aunt talking to her mom in the bedroom. So she crept over and hid outside to eavesdrop.
What she heard later was shocking news. Maternal Aunt said that she suspected that Maternal Uncle harboring a young woman outside!
When she heard the words ‘young woman’, the figure of Da Qiao immediately appeared in her mind for some reason.
Later, when she pondered on bed. The more she analyzed it, the more she felt that Da Qiao was Maternal Uncle’s mistress.
Just when she was about to expose Da Qiao in front of everyone and ruin her reputation, her maternal uncle was fired by the Education Department!
The reason was that he had an improper relationship. His character was bad!
The woman he harbored outside was found by Maternal Aunt. Regretfully, the woman wasn’t Da Qiao, but a woman in her thirties!
Her maternal uncle suspected that the person who reported him was either Da Qiao or Huo Family.
Wang Xian Xian was mad when she found out. She rolled up her sleeves to find Da Qiao.
Truthfully, her family wasn’t as rich as she displayed to outsiders. They were just an ordinary family. The beautiful dresses, jewelry, chocolates, and other sweets were all given to her by her maternal uncle’s family.
It was only because she loved face that she lied to everyone that her family was rich and that her uncle was even richer and more powerful.
But now her maternal uncle was dismissed, she can't show off her maternal uncle in the future. What was worse, no one will supply her beautiful clothes and living expenses in the future!
She couldn't accept this fact!
Before she rushed out, she was stopped by her maternal uncle: "You idiot. You dare to provoke her at this time!? You want to see your elder brother also get fired from the school? Only then, you’ll be happy, right? "
Wang Xian Xian looked at her uncle in disbelief.
Since she can remember, her uncle had never said a single harsh word to her, let alone scold her.
Now Maternal Uncle called her an idiot!
Xiao Da Yang used to ride the spring breeze with great pride. Naturally, he would be willing to spoil this niece then. But now, his reputation was wiped out. On top of that, his job was lost. How could he have the mood to coax her like a little girl.
He was reported because he did commit something wrong. This can’t be washed white.
Now he could only protect the next generation.
If Wang Xian Xian ran to berate the girl named Da Qiao, who knows what action the other party will take against them.
He didn't dare to gamble.
Wang Xian Xian couldn’t accept this. But her family either persuaded her or scolded her. Even the threat to make her drop out of school came out if she did that!
It wasn’t until that moment that she knew that in the eyes of her family, she wasn’t as important as she thought.
Wang Xian Xian took a hard hit and fell ill. After returning, she never targeted Da Qiao again.
Both Da Qiao and Cai Ru Nan found this very strange.
However, because she was no longer acting up, Chen Xiao Lan and Song Yu Lian couldn’t make any waves. The relationship in the dormitory gradually became harmonious.
Of course, it was impossible for them to be friends. At least it won't be snippy as before.
This was enough.
——
Tang Han Hai ordered his underlings to secretly guard outside Jinghua College. As soon as Cai Ru Nan was in sight, he must get someone to inform him at once.
On this day, they finally caught sight of Cai Ru Nan.
Initially, Tang Han Hai wanted to rush up to greet her. But after thinking about it, he felt that this way of appearing wasn’t enough.
So he had an idea. Running up, he snatched the fruit bag from Cai Ru Nan's hand. Then he turned his head back to her with a charming smile: "Come after me. If you catch me, I’ll let you...hehehe..."
Cai Ru Nan got startled. When she saw that it was Tang Han Hai, her face turned red with anger.
But before she rushed over, what Da Qiao said to her suddenly popped into her mind: Don't be discouraged, your match may appear soon.
When Cai Ru Nan looked at Tang Han Hai who was still laughing, her whole body was stunned.
Like being hit by five lightnings!
The author has something to say:
Will things go wrong in the other children’s marriage later? The answer is no. Qiao Dong He's temperament was foreshadowed when she was a child. The marriages of other children are very sweet. And this novel will end at the end of this month
Translator’s note: At the end of next month for the translated version!