Jiang Tingting curled up on the sofa alone. She didn't turn on the lights, and her emotions were complicated.
Suddenly, she heard footsteps in the room and jumped in fright. She quickly sat up. If she didn't do anything wrong, she wouldn't be afraid. She instinctively covered her chest with her hands, as if afraid that Tan Si would jump out and strangle her again. "Who is it?"
There was a "pa" sound.
The floor lamp in the corner lit up, and the dim yellow light shone on Shen Xiaofeng's face. When she saw her daughter's panicked look, she couldn't help but be stunned. She quickly walked over. "Tingting, what happened to me? Don't be scared. Mommy's here!"
Jiang Tingting took a deep breath and placed her hand on her chest. She complained, "Mom, why are you here? Why didn't you make a sound when you heard that I was back? You gave me such a fright!"
Shen Xiaofeng patted her shoulder. "I had an operation today, and it was already late by the time it ended, so I thought of coming over to spend the night with you. At the same time, we can also have a private conversation. I had my own key, so I went straight into the house. But you didn't come back after I waited for a long time. I was tired and unknowingly fell asleep on your bed. See, I woke up when I heard the noise, but I didn't expect to scare you. Where did you go and why did you come back so late? Look at what time it is!"
Before she could finish speaking, she took a deep breath. She lifted her daughter's chin with one hand and stared at the bruise on her neck. "Wh-what exactly happened? Who would dare to do such a thing to you? No, I'm going to call the police right now!"
As she spoke, she was about to walk out.
Jiang Tingting pulled her back, and there was a hint of impatience in her voice as she explained, "Mom, I'm fine. I'm fine. I didn't fight with anyone. I did this myself!"
How would she dare to go to the police station?
Shen Xiaofeng was a doctor. How would she not be able to distinguish the source of the injury?
She snorted coldly. "Tingting, I gave birth to you. You're still too young to lie to me!"
She sat down beside her. "Tell me, what exactly happened? Your expression tonight, and Ye Gui, I'm guessing …"
She stopped talking. She already had a bad feeling in her heart.
There were some things that Jiang Tingting would rather rot in his stomach for the rest of his life than say it out loud. He could only beat around the bush. "Mom, don't worry. I'm really fine. I was just a little tired after the performance and fell asleep in the theater. That's why I came back late."
Shen Xiaofeng stared at her daughter, as if trying to read something from her face. After a long time, her lips opened and closed, closed and opened again, as if she had a lot to say, but she didn't know where to start.
Jiang Tingting stood up awkwardly. She felt that she had suffered enough tonight, both physically and mentally. She could no longer lie to her mother. "Mom, I've been performing for the past two days and rehearsing during the day. My body can't take it anymore. I'm going to rest."
She turned around and was about to leave when Shen Xiaofeng pulled her back. "Tingting. Two minutes won't hurt even if you're tired. I have something to tell you."
Jiang Tingting had no choice but to sit back down on the sofa. She subconsciously covered her neck with her hand. She knew that this was a symbol of shame.
Shen Xiaofeng didn't look at her daughter. She turned her gaze to the table lamp, her gaze slightly empty. "Tingting, you're my only daughter. You've always been my greatest pride. Ever since you were young, no matter where you were, you've always been the center of everyone's attention, role model, and the target of everyone's envy."
She paused and suddenly changed the topic. "But you've also suffered a lot behind the scenes. For example, the heartache you had when you were practicing ballet, the hard work you put in when no one else knew about it. I've seen it with my own eyes. There's also the pain of relationships. Although you didn't say it, I've always been watching from the sidelines. I feel bad for you …"
Jiang Tingting heard this and interrupted her coquettishly. "Mom, don't say anymore. I'm already in my twenties. I know what I want and what kind of man I like."
"You don't know?"
Only then did Shen Xiaofeng return her gaze to her daughter's face. She stared at her seriously. "Tingting, there are some things that I haven't said in front of you before because I feel that you're an opinionated child. Naturally, you won't make mistakes. But now, I think it's necessary to remind you …"
She stood up and walked to the window. She gently pushed the window open and faced the night sky. She lowered her voice and said, "Tingting, some men are like the moon in the sky. You can only look at them from afar, but you can't get close to them. If you insist on changing the truth, you'll only be like a moth to a flame. Do you understand what I mean?"
“”
"I've been there before. Let me give you a piece of advice. A man's feelings are like a faucet. If he loves you, the water will gush out endlessly. But if he doesn't love you, you can forget about getting even a drop of water from him. This can't be forced. Ordinary men are like this, let alone outstanding and domineering men …"
Shen Xiaofeng hesitated for a moment and decided to say it. "Tingting, I know that you've always had someone in your heart for so many years. But now that he's married, you should …"
"Mom, don't say it. I don't want to hear it." When it came to Yun Jingting, Jiang Tingting was a little impatient. "I've lived for so long, and I've never lost in anything. But I've lost completely to him. I don't accept it. Why can't I get him? If his wife is better than me, I won't complain at all. But the fact is that that woman doesn't deserve him at all."
Jiang Tingting didn't mention the name, and Shen Xiaofeng tried to avoid the words Yun Jingting that both mother and daughter were careful to avoid.
Shen Xiaofeng persuaded earnestly, "Tingting, the feelings between men and women are not what outsiders think. You're right. I don't think that Mi Ke 'er is a treasure. You should pay attention to your words and actions and attitude. Do things wisely. Otherwise, it's easy to be caught by others."
Jiang Tingting understood that there was a hidden meaning in her words. She narrowed her eyes and looked at her mother. "Wisely? How?"
Shen Xiaofeng lowered her head. For some reason, she avoided her daughter's sight. "Maybe there are some words that I shouldn't say as a mother. But I want to make it clear. There are some men that you can't afford to offend. You can't fight with them head-on. You can only do things step by step and take a roundabout way. If you can catch the most fatal weakness of the other party, you can hit him with one blow without you showing up at all.
She took her daughter's hand. "You know what I mean, right? I just want you to know that there are some things that you can't act rashly and act on impulse. Not only will it ruin your future, but also your whole life. Only when the green hills are there can there be firewood."
Jiang Tingting thought about her mother's words carefully and nodded slowly.
Right.
Maybe "taking a roundabout way" was indeed a better way to win than "acting rashly".
She opened her arms and put them around Shen Xiaofeng's neck. She smiled coquettishly. "Mom, I understand."
There were a few muffled sounds of thunder outside the window.
Shen Xiaofeng lowered her voice and seemed to be talking to herself. "Looks like it's going to rain heavily."
“”
While the mother and daughter were chatting at night …
Yun Laohu had already returned to the hospital and was standing face to face with Mi Xaing 'er in the corridor. "Xiang' er, how's Brother Tong?"
Mi Xaing 'er stuck her hands in her pockets and looked at him steadily. "Where did you go? You left for such a long time in the middle of the night. You didn't even give me an explanation when you came back!"
Yun Laohu smiled faintly.
Explanation.
He was the kind of person who, even if he had won a beautiful battle outside, killed countless enemies, and made outstanding contributions, returned home to face his wife. He was still as calm as a mountain and did not say much.
He only said, "It's nothing."
Mi Xaing 'er could not take it anymore. She grabbed his arm. "Don't think that I don't know that after you fought with that criminal tonight, I clearly felt that you hid something in your pocket. But you kept it from me and did not say anything!"
Yun Laohu was secretly impressed by his wife's observation skills. He coughed lightly and did not explain.
How could Mi Xaing 'er not know what he was thinking?
He narrowed his eyes. "Do you think that the criminal's target is me? Do you think that if I knew the truth, I would be afraid? Do you want to bear the responsibility alone and solve everything for me secretly?"
“”
She raised her head proudly. "Tiger, you can't follow me around every day and take care of me for the rest of my life. If no one offends me, I won't offend them. Tell me clearly what's going on. Only when I know the truth will I be able to take better precautions!"
Yun Jingting admired his wife's courage and judgment.
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