The three women laughed heartily in the room …
Xu Jingya had always been bold and straightforward. Even when she was with the younger generation, she didn't restrain herself. Instead, she liked the feeling of being friends with peers.
She glanced out of the corner of her eye …
Tong Che came in … as usual, he was an elegant, gentle, and polite gentleman.
When he saw Xu Jingya, he was stunned for a moment … They hadn't seen each other for many years, so when they finally met again, he was filled with emotions.
He walked up slowly, bowed slightly, and didn't exchange too many pleasantries. His tone was simple and calm, as if they had just met yesterday. "Auntie, you're still the same as before … You haven't changed!"
Xu Jingya subconsciously ran her fingers through her hair … When she saw Tong Che, she felt as if she was looking at her younger days again.
She sighed softly. "How can I not change? Ten years of life and death, even if we meet again, we won't recognize each other. My face is covered in dust, and my hair is like frost! "
It was a poem …
Tong Che stopped smiling … He had been through ups and downs in life, so of course, he understood the bitterness in this poem.
Xu Jingya didn't stand on ceremony either. "Tong Che, I don't know how to exchange pleasantries. I think … you've changed a lot! The last time I saw you, you were still a professor in a university, right? At that time, you were high-spirited, arrogant, and unruly. Now, you're steady, but not passionate enough! "
Tong Che smiled and nodded. "Auntie, I'm almost 40. At my age and experience, if I'm still as passionate and persistent as a young person, wouldn't I be a little ignorant? There are many things in life that can't be helped. Following fate is bliss! "
Xu Jingya said indifferently, "That's right! Following fate is bliss! Men and women alike! Old and young alike! "
The conversation between the two of them seemed short … but there seemed to be a lot of "mystery" hidden in it.
Xu Jingya raised her eyebrows. "Tong Che, are you here to pick up the Tian Xiner?"
"Yes! It's too dark. I'm afraid it'll be dangerous for her to go home alone! "
Xu Jingya said meaningfully, "I really didn't know … that you're such a meticulous person!"
Tong Che smiled faintly and didn't say anything. He glanced at the dishes on the table and said, "Auntie, are these your dishes? I remember when I went to your house back then, you always prepared such a big table of food. Sigh! At that time, everyone was happy. But now, things have changed! "
Tian Xiner's eyes widened. "Why do I feel like you guys are speaking in riddles? Although I can understand it, I don't understand the meaning behind it! "
He waved his hand vigorously. "Don't talk about these things. Brother, do you want to have a drink too?"
Tong Che shook his head. "What time is it? You still want to drink? "
Naturally, she rolled up her sleeves. "Auntie, shall I help you remove the table?"
Mi Xaing 'er quickly stopped her. "Don't! I'll do it myself! You're a guest! "
Then, he quickly began to clear the table.
Tian Xiner followed along to help.
Only then did Tong Che have the time to lean down and carefully look at the sleeping "Little Fengshou". He gently stroked the child's round little face and white and tender arms. He couldn't help but exclaim, "So this is the tiger's son? He's so cute! He's so chubby, I want to take a bite or two! "
Xu Jingya looked at him from the side …
His short hair was neat and tidy, and his facial features were handsome and deep. Although he still looked the same as before, his eyebrows and the corners of his eyes were filled with the vicissitudes of life. When he looked around, there was a hint of helplessness and sadness in his eyes … Only when he looked at his child did his lips curl into a truly warm smile.
Xu Jingya couldn't help but sigh. She lowered her voice and said softly, "Tong Che, if it weren't for that turmoil, perhaps you would have a child by now?"
With Jing Qi's child!
Tong Che smiled bitterly and didn't say a word.
Xu Jingya stroked his shoulder comfortingly, "Little Che, I've watched you grow up, haven't I? I really hope … that you know what you want and don't live a life that's too tiring! Life is short. No matter what kind of life you choose, as long as you're happy and safe, it's fine! Don't give yourself too much pressure! "
Tong Che looked down gratefully … The soft light in the room shone on his face, highlighting his exquisite facial features. "I know!"
Tian Xiner poked her head out of the kitchen. "Big Brother, I'm ready. Let's go."
Tong Che stood up, took out a small red silk bag from his pocket, and handed it to Mi Xaing 'er. "That day when you told Tian Xiner … that you wanted her to help take care of the child, I guessed that this child was probably your son! Therefore, I specially prepared this longevity lock. It can be considered as my … uncle's token of appreciation! "
He was so meticulous!
Mi Xaing 'er took it, opened it, and saw a small golden lock with the words "Good Luck" engraved on it. The workmanship was exquisite, and the color was pure.
She wasn't a pretentious person, so she didn't reject it. She thanked him crisply, "Brother Tong, you're so considerate!"
Tong Che turned around and said as he walked out … He was afraid that Tian Xiner would cause trouble. "From tomorrow onwards, I'll ask Xin 'er to help you take care of the child! But, my sister can be quite careless sometimes. Feng Shou is the treasure of the Yun Family, so you should remind her more! "
He didn't say anything else and left with Tian Xiner.
Xu Jingya leaned against the door and watched with interest … until the two figures disappeared around the corner and couldn't be seen anymore. She sighed softly. "Tong Che, this child, is actually quite pitiful! He's almost 40 years old, but he doesn't even have a home of his own. He has a lot of responsibilities and thoughts. His life is so tiring! "
Mi Xaing 'er pondered for a while. "Old Tiger said that he … can live a simpler life!"
Xu Jingya shook her head. "Tiger is someone who has had his life smooth-sailing. He doesn't understand Tong Che's state of mind. In fact, it has nothing to do with Tian Xiner. Even if he were to be with Jing Qi now, they wouldn't be happy!"
"…"
"I'm not biased towards my daughter. Although they don't talk about the past, some things can't be forgotten even if they're husband and wife. After all, they didn't 'share the pain' together. Before this knot is truly untied, they'll never be together! So, Tong Che is right. Don't force things, and let fate take its course is bliss! "
Mi Xaing 'er tilted her head and looked at her mother-in-law … She admired her wisdom and open-mindedness.
**
Early the next morning …
At the first glimmer of dawn, Shen Xiaofeng, who had not slept the entire night, rushed to the hospital. She shook her daughter who was still sound asleep on the hospital bed and woke her up. "Tingting, Tingting …"
Jiang Tingting half sat up sleepily. "Mom? What's up? "
She rubbed her eyes hard and looked out the window. "What time is it now? Why are you here so early? "
"I'm here to pick you up from the hospital!"
"Ah? In such a hurry? You've already arranged a place for me to stay? "
Shen Xiaofeng nodded gently. "Yes, I've arranged it!"
Jiang Tingting didn't say anything else. She watched as her mother tidied up the things in the ward and helped her into the wheelchair. Then, the two of them walked out of the hospital. She looked around and saw a small van parked in front of the door. It wasn't the usual luxurious sedan. "Mom, why didn't you send a car to pick me up?"
"Where's the car?"
"Hmm? What's wrong? Can't you borrow a car from a small convoy in Uncle Yun's name? It's always been like this in the past! "
Shen Xiaofeng stroked her daughter's hair and said in a low voice, "Tingting, the past is the past, and the present is the present. You have to recognize the truth. A lot of things are different now!"
Jiang Tingting pouted and said in a huff, "What's different? Wasn't I just fired from the Arts Troupe? Wasn't my leg just temporarily broken? When my leg fully recovers one day, I'll be able to return to my past glory when I step onto the stage again! "
Shen Xiaofeng smiled bitterly. "Let's … talk about that later! Right now, the most important thing is to settle you down! "
She opened the car door and helped her daughter into the seat. She sat beside her and adjusted the collar of her coat before instructing the chauffeur, "Let's go!"
The car drove steadily. Jiang Tingting looked out the window. "Mom, why are we getting further and further away? Where did you arrange for me to stay? "
"Time was tight! I could only borrow a small one-story house from a friend! Hmm … Tingting, let me explain to you first. The conditions there might not be very good, but … "She glanced at the chauffeur in front." Let's talk about it when we get there! "
Jiang Tingting didn't say anything. She had a bad feeling about this.
The car turned left and right and entered a small alley.
Jiang Tingting looked around. It was poles apart from the high-end single-family house that she had imagined.
She widened her eyes. "Mom, how can I stay in a place like this? Are you kidding me? This is a … slum for the lower class, right? "
Shen Xiaofeng couldn't help but say, "This is the safest place!"
"Safest? What do you mean? "
Shen Xiaofeng gritted her teeth and lowered her voice. "Tingting, I'll tell you the truth. Yun Mocheng has given me an ultimatum. He wants you to marry Hsu Mingwei and not stay in the city. He wants you to go to the countryside with Hsu Mingwei!"
Huh?
Jiang Tingting felt as if there were a few explosions in her ears. She was a little stunned. "Mom, are you kidding me? Marry Hsu Mingwei? If that's the case, I might as well kill myself! Go to the countryside? How am I going to live? Go to the public toilet? Light the stove? Farm and feed the pigs? Fetch water and cook? Are you really willing to watch me suffer like this? Aren't you going to fight for me? Then I … "
She made up her mind. "Then I'll die now! I might as well die in front of you! "
She turned around, grabbed the armrest, and pulled open the car door with a crash …
----- Digression —
I really want Yun Mocheng to court Mother Tiger and let him know what he has lost. Hmph! I'll torture him … right?
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