The news that Zhao Jingyu was getting married quickly spread throughout the entire courtyard.

Hearing that the bride had arrived, the neighbors, who had rushed over upon hearing the news, curiously peered through the windows.

Xu Qingning and the others knew each other; they lived near the No. 3 State-owned Cotton Mill, which was very close to here. It was strange that she didn't leave home to get married but instead moved in earlier.

I've never seen a wedding like this before.

Soon, they found out the truth: Xu Qingning's father did not agree to his daughter marrying into the family, which was why Xu Qingning moved in ahead of schedule.

Knowing that Xu Qingning's mother was a stepmother sparked even more speculation among them.

It seems neither of them are good people.

Xu Qingning didn't mind the onlookers. She drew the curtains, lay down on the bed and dozed off. Having a baby in her belly made her feel different; she was easily tired and always felt sleepy.

Sleep when you're tired; never compromise your own well-being.

Xu Qingning simply unfolded Zhao Jingyu's quilt and covered herself with it, falling into a deep sleep. His quilt didn't smell of smoke or any other weird smells; instead, it had a faint scent of soap. Hmm, it's quite nice that a man is hygienic.

When Zhao Jingyu returned with the lunchbox, everyone had already dispersed. Xu Qingning was already asleep, sleeping soundly with her head on his pillow and covered by his blanket.

He stood by the bed, watching her quietly.

This was the first time he had looked at her face so closely. The girl in her sleep had lost her stubbornness and shrewishness, and was now gentle and serene.

He couldn't tell which one was the real her for a moment.

In terms of appearance, Xu Qingning is extremely beautiful, but her beauty is too alluring, especially her pair of peach blossom eyes, which are slightly upturned even when she is asleep, like a drunken little fox, lively and cunning.

Of course, no matter how beautiful she was, he had no other thoughts about her.

If it weren't for that absurd night, he and she would never have had any connection.

Zhao Jingyu put down the lunchbox in his hand, closed the door and stepped out. He checked his watch, started the car and drove to the station.

Yesterday, he asked one of his younger colleagues to go back and pick up his parents. They were almost there, so he borrowed a large truck from his boss. He needed to return it before dark.

Zhao Jingyu's questioning of Xiao Tingshen at the Xu family's house angered Xiao Tingshen, who couldn't help but blame Tang Wenya: "Zhao Jingyu and Xu Qingning both say that you framed them, what do you have to say for yourself?"

Although Zhao Jingyu was a scoundrel, he wouldn't cause trouble for no reason.

He couldn't believe that Tang Wenya would do such a thing.

"Ting Shen, how come even you don't believe me?" Tang Wenya stubbornly denied it, her eyes instantly reddening as she sobbed, "I didn't do it, why should I admit it? Why should I blame them for what they did? Who can I blame?"

When Xiao Tingshen saw that she was crying, he fell silent.

Hearing the two arguing, Jiang Yumei quickly sent Xu Jianguo away, asking him to invite Xiao Tingshen's parents over for dinner, as marriage is a major event that both sets of parents need to sit down and discuss properly.

Tang Wenya's marriage should not be affected by Zhao Jingyu and Xu Qingning's affair.

Xu Jianguo agreed, and reluctantly went out. He didn't want people to say that he had mistreated Tang Wenya; he genuinely wanted to handle the marriage properly.

After Xu Jianguo left, Jiang Yumei knocked on the door and entered the room, gently advising the two: "Don't quarrel over a few words from others. Now that things have come to this, you should think more about your own affairs."

"Mom, it's because Ting Shen doesn't believe me..." Tang Wenya cried, her face streaked with tears, a pitiful sight to behold.

"It's not that I don't believe you, I just want to know the truth about that night." Xiao Tingshen couldn't stand seeing Tang Wenya cry. When she cried, his heart softened. He didn't care that Jiang Yumei was also present. He put his arm around her shoulder and comforted her, "Okay, stop crying. I won't ask anymore."

"The truth is that Qingning got pregnant with Zhao Jingyu's child that night. It takes two to tango, so they have only themselves to blame." Jiang Yumei, being an experienced woman, said calmly, "Tingshen, you saw it too. We were originally going to give them a proper wedding, but your Uncle Xu only said a few angry words, and Qingning got angry and left with Zhao Jingyu. It seems she doesn't want to come back to this family."

That brat even took the sewing machine with a straight face.

She gets angry just thinking about it; she was supposed to give Tang Wenya that sewing machine as a gift.

"Auntie, don't worry, I will arrange my wedding with Wenya as soon as possible, so that she can marry me in a grand and glorious way." Seeing that Jiang Yumei said this, Xiao Tingshen did not press the matter of that night any further.

No matter how good his relationship with Zhao Jingyu was, they were still just classmates.

How could he compare to Tang Wenya? Tang Wenya was the love of his life. He knew in his heart which was more important.

“I knew you were reasonable and a good young man who could distinguish right from wrong. Our Ya Ya really found the right person.” Jiang Yumei looked at her son-in-law with exceptional tenderness and then instructed, “Your Uncle Xu doesn’t know about Ya Ya’s pregnancy. We didn’t mean to hide it from him. We just didn’t want him to worry too much. Qing Ning’s matter is already enough to bother him.”

"Don't worry, Auntie, I understand. No one else knows about this except my parents." Xiao Tingshen understood. "I was wrong about this. I will treat Wenya well."

"I'm content with what you said." Jiang Yumei found her son-in-law more and more pleasing to the eye. "Your Uncle Xu has gone to invite your parents. I'll go cook now, and we'll have a good get-together tonight."

“Then I’ll go back first, and then come over with my parents.” Xiao Tingshen squeezed Tang Wenya’s hand and said softly, “You get some rest, I’ll come back tonight.”

"Okay, I'll wait for you." Tang Wenya looked at him tenderly. "Come soon."

After Xiao Tingshen left, Jiang Yumei went to the kitchen in the hallway to cook. She felt a pang of heartache thinking about the whole pig and sheep that Zhao Jingyu had taken away.

When the opportunity arises, we'll ask Zhao Jingyu for our daughter back. There's no reason to give her away to him for nothing.

"What did Xu Qingning do after she left with Zhao Jingyu?" Tang Wenya asked the system.

System: "She and Zhao Jingyu got their marriage certificate and are sleeping at home now. Zhao Jingyu went to the station to pick up her parents. Zhao Jingyu is inviting everyone in the courtyard to his wedding banquet tomorrow."

"They're getting married tomorrow?" Tang Wenya asked incredulously. "So soon?"

System: "Zhao Jingyu only has three days of vacation left. If we don't do it now, it will be too late."

"He's certainly eager," Tang Wenya said sarcastically. "Xu Qingning is going to have a hard time with a scoundrel like that.

The thought of Xu Qingning not being happy made her very happy.

Who told Xu Qingning to always try to steal from her? Stealing her new clothes, her food, and even her boyfriend! She deserves it!

When Zhao Jingyu brought his parents home, Xu Qingning was still asleep.

Perhaps she got too hot while sleeping, so she kicked the blanket off the bed.

"Don't wake her if she's asleep." Zhao Jingyu's mother, Yang Yuelan, glanced at the bed from the doorway but didn't go in. She said softly, "Let her sleep!"

Zhao Jingyu agreed, picked up the blanket, and covered her with it. Xu Qingning turned over and muttered, "Zhao Jingyu, you bastard, the child is yours. If you don't believe me, then get out!"

Zhao Jingyu: "..."

When did he say he didn't believe it?

Why is this woman cursing him in her dreams?