Chapter 55: Tenderness (Part 3) A domineering woman turns out to be gentle...

Yang Shuming felt a little uncomfortable.

What is going on in this situation now?

Is he a mistress?

That's it!

He sat with a stern face, chest out and head held high, not knowing how to redeem his reputation.

I had no choice but to bite the bullet and wait for the other party to speak first.

Zhou Zhenhong just came back and brought some local specialties from Yicheng. His parents urged him to come and see Yao Miaomiao. No matter how hard he tries, he has to work hard.

After all, he is already thirty years old and doesn't socialize much. He just likes to tinker with his drawings, so the issue of marriage has become a difficult problem.

It's not that he's bad, it's just his personality that makes girls not like him. It's so depressing.

I finally have some clues about my relationship with Chief Yao's daughter. Even if she is getting married for the second time, I have to cherish the opportunity and seize it.

Zhou Zhenhong was like a goose. He politely said hello to Yao Miaomiao. After greeting her, he quickly stuffed the local specialties he brought in front of Yao Miaomiao.

Yao Miaomiao's body language said it all. She didn't even take the thing from Zhou Zhenhong's hand. She took a step back and stood in front of Yang Shuming, letting Zhou Zhenhong put the thing on the coffee table himself.

Yang Shuming is a professional criminal policeman after all. He can judge from their words and expressions that their relationship is still very unfamiliar and has not reached the stage of confirming the relationship.

I couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

It’s good that she’s not a mistress. My reputation will be preserved. Phew.

Father Zhou came over cheerfully to say hello. Seeing Yang Shuming, he thought he was a relative of the Yao family and politely asked, "Xiao Yao, is this your uncle?"

"No, he—" Yao Miaomiao wanted to laugh. She didn't know how Yang Shuming felt about being mistaken for her uncle. It wasn't Uncle Zhou's fault for being blind. Yang Shuming had been on the train for two and a half days and looked dusty and unpresentable. But to save him some face, she formally introduced him, "He's Comrade Yang Shuming, captain of the Yicheng Criminal Police Team. My friend."

Father Zhou suddenly realized that he had heard his sister mention it. It seemed that one year when they went to the provincial capital to arrest someone, his sister helped lead the way.

He quickly shook hands and asked, "Xiao Yang, are you here to look for some clues with Xiao Yao?"

Yang Shuming nodded perfunctorily: "Uncle Zhou, sit down."

Father Zhou was in high spirits and didn't notice anything wrong with the two young men. He sat down and started chatting with Yao Jingzong.

His wife was a bit sensitive and quickly pulled Yao Miaomiao to the kitchen to ask.

"Miaomiao, that Captain Yang... is he here to see you, right?" Mother Zhou looked nervous.

The Zhou family attaches great importance to this marriage and does not want any unexpected events to happen.

Of course, they also found out that Yao Miaomiao had been divorced for almost two years and had no contact with any gay men, and was very self-disciplined.

But why did a police friend suddenly appear at this critical moment?

I couldn't help but feel a little anxious, thinking that the matchmaker was deliberately concealing something.

She hoped that Yao Miaomiao would deny it quickly and not let her son be happy for nothing.

She asked everything, and her son was very much looking forward to this marriage. After all, Yao Miaomiao was a very special woman.

She is beautiful and tall, works decisively, and treats people with grace and grace. She is simply impeccable.

She has to fight for her son's wish.

Yao Miaomiao didn't want to hide it from her, so she told her the truth: "He came to see me. We've known each other for two years."

Two years? Sure enough, the matchmaker missed out on key information! Mother Zhou was so anxious that she quickly asked, "You, you are just ordinary friends, right?"

"That was true before today," Yao Miaomiao said bluntly, "starting today, it's hard to say."

"Oh, kid, what do you mean by it's hard to say? Are you in a relationship with him?" Zhou's mother was so anxious. Her son had finally fallen in love, and she couldn't let someone else get there first.

Yao Miaomiao herself hasn’t figured it out yet, how should she answer?

Besides, the Zhou family came without telling her in advance, otherwise she would have refused. At least she had to wait until she had thought clearly about what to do with Yang Shuming.

Yao Miaomiao could only answer: "I don't know."

Zhou's mother suffocated. The matchmaker had done so much harm!

She could only fight for her son herself. She quickly held Yao Miaomiao's arm and asked, "Miaomiao, is he getting married for the second time or the first time? If he's getting married for the second time, don't be silly! There are so many problems with blended families. It's better to find someone who's getting married for the first time. My Zhenhong is such an honest kid. Every day, he goes to work and reads books. He doesn't have any bad habits. And that guy surnamed Yang is a policeman. Who knows one day...right? Don't even think about him. My Zhenhong said he likes you and he won't marry anyone else."

"Aunt, you also know that there are many troubles in remarriage." Yao Miaomiao smiled, ready to use one's own spear to attack the other's shield.

Zhou's mother didn't know what she was thinking, so she hummed as a matter of course: "Of course! How can you find a second marriage better than a first marriage?"

"But aunt, I'm also a second marriage. Isn't it unfair to your son?" Yao Miaomiao is not a fool. She knows exactly whether the other party's parents like her or her family.

Zhou's mother was stumped by her question and was speechless for a long time. She could only sigh.

Yao Miaomiao smiled and said, "Auntie, you must be thirsty after talking for so long. Come, have a drink of water."

Mother Zhou took the cup of water and couldn't help sighing.

After thinking about it, I decided to verify: "Is this Xiao Yang a second marriage?"

"Yeah." Yao Miaomiao didn't want to talk any more and went straight to the living room.

In the living room, Zhou's father and Yao Jingzong had a very pleasant conversation. One praised the other's son for his excellence, and the other praised the other's daughter for her excellence. They were flattering each other so comfortably.

Just when we were having fun, Zhou's mother came out with a sad face.

Father Zhou quickly asked, "What's wrong, daughter-in-law?"

"Miaomiao has a boyfriend." Zhou's mother didn't want to add fuel to the fire and talk about a boyfriend. After all, Yao Miaomiao herself didn't say that.

But she still emphasized the word "friend".

Unfortunately, Zhou's father was a careless person and didn't understand. He even said foolishly, "It's good to have friends. More friends means more paths!"

Zhou's mother rolled her eyes in disdain. "Did she mean just any friend?" she asked. "What an idiot!" "It's all his fault that his son can't find a girlfriend. Who made his son just as carefree as he is?"

I'm so angry.

She sat on the sofa, holding a cup of water, looking sad and silent.

Yang Shuming watched Yao Miaomiao's words with his eyes and nose, and felt inexplicably happy in his heart.

She is a woman who dares to act and take responsibility, which is great.

In fact, Zhou Zhenhong's conditions were far better than his, and he had no chance of winning at all.

As long as Yao Miaomiao leans even slightly towards Zhou Zhenhong, he will be out.

Now it seems that may not be the case.

The two families and he got together for a meal.

Zhou's parents worked very hard to promote their son, and even such delicious food didn't allow them to take a break.

Poor parents in the world.

In order to find a strong father-in-law for their son, the old couple would rather their son, who is getting married for the first time, give in to the daughter who is getting married for the second time, and they even go to the house in person to get close to the daughter.

It's not easy.

Yang Shuming felt quite sympathetic towards the parents, but sympathy was sympathy alone. Since he had come to T, he could not give up so easily.

After dinner, he went to the kitchen to help, hanging his arms, but it was good enough that he didn't make things worse.

Yao Miaomiao put down the bowl and saw him coming in, and said bluntly: "Can you wash it with one hand?"

"Sure, you go and greet the guests." Yang Shuming was willing to do housework, which meant that he was treated as one of their own.

As they passed by, Yao Miaomiao paused for a moment, her eyes sweeping across his unshaven face. She couldn't help but reach out and pinch it: "Just put some water on it and let it soak. I'll take care of it later. I'll send the guests out first."

"Okay." Yang Shuming wished she could pinch him a few more times, and it would be best if Zhou's parents could see it with their own eyes.

But he was just thinking about it. Yao Miaomiao had not confirmed their relationship yet, so he couldn't do anything unnecessary and make her angry.

Yao Miaomiao returned to the living room. Mother Zhou glanced at the kitchen worriedly. "Miaomiao, Officer Yang is a guest too, right? How can we let him wash the dishes?"

"It's okay, he's exercising. Frontline police officers can't sit idle, so don't worry about him." Yao Miaomiao's tone was familiar.

This made Zhou's mother feel even more threatened, so she simply suggested a date for her son: "Zhenhong, didn't you say there's a movie tomorrow night? Have you bought the tickets?"

"I bought it." Zhou Zhenhong quickly took out the movie ticket and handed it to Yao Miaomiao. "It's for 7pm."

Yao Miaomiao didn't take it. She smiled and pushed the ticket back: "Auntie, I've been working overtime these days and I'm busy. Look, it's almost seven o'clock. I have to go get ready."

"Are you so busy lately?" Zhou's mother was confused. She had never heard that the announcer didn't even have time to watch a movie.

Yao Miaomiao explained: "My colleague has gone to have a baby, so I have to take over some of her programs."

"Okay, then... let's make an appointment another day." Zhou's mother had no choice. It was getting late and her daughter had to work overtime, so the whole family had to leave.

Yang Shuming came out to see her off, and when their eyes met, Zhou's mother glared at him angrily.

Yang Shuming smiled calmly and was hesitating whether to follow when someone tugged at his trouser leg.

Chaomei couldn't reach his hand, so she was standing on tiptoe, pulling at his trouser leg and shaking him: "Uncle, give me a hug!"

Yang Shuming leaned over and picked up the little girl with one hand: "Come on, uncle will help you build blocks, okay?"

"Okay!" Chaomei was so happy. Uncle was so nice. She kissed him. Wow, a mouthful of his stubble was left behind. She had no choice but to turn her head away in disgust. "Uncle, shave."

"Wait." Yang Shuming carried Chaomei to the room, brought the building blocks to the living room, and started playing together.

Chaoying was doing his homework in the bedroom. He finished it in a short while. He came out and stood in the living room, saying earnestly: "Uncle Yang, what's the use of you looking at us? You have to go accompany my mother, otherwise you really have no chance."

Yang Shuming smiled: "Chaoying, do you like Uncle Yang or Uncle Zhou?"

Chaoying thought about it seriously and felt that Uncle Zhou was a weak scholar and seemed unable to protect his mother.

So, he answered the question formally: "If you can live to be a hundred years old, I will like you."

It hurts, little brat!

He couldn't guarantee that.

I could only smile and say, "Go do your homework."

"In fact, my grandpa couldn't guarantee that he would live to be a hundred years old, but he still survived time and time again, didn't he?" Chaoying tried his best. In fact, Uncle Yang was a good person.

This little man has a heroic dream in his heart.

In particular, he still remembered how his father bullied his mother. That psychopath not only threw things but also beat his mother.

He doesn't like it.

Uncle Yang is a policeman, he definitely won’t bully my mother.

At least that's what he thought.

Sighing, the mature and steady little man walked over and touched Uncle Yang's hair: "You can do it too, come on."

Yang Shuming was suddenly very touched. He smiled and hugged the little man: "Thank you Chaoying. Uncle Yang will try his best."

At the gate of the compound, Yao Miaomiao looked back and saw that neither the two children nor Yang Shuming had come out.

You don't need to ask to know that Yang Shuming took the child there.

So her vision is still good. This man is actually very family-oriented, but because of his special job, he often cannot take care of his family.

Having experienced a failed marriage, Yao Miaomiao now doesn’t care about external conditions when looking at a man. She just wants to see if the man is responsible.

She was angry at Yang Shuming precisely because this man was both responsible and irresponsible—

He wishfully thought that she would choose someone better, so he couldn't drag her down, and this was his responsibility.

But he couldn't control his own heartbeat and could only suffer day and night. This was his irresponsibility.

Whether he is responsible or not, it is actually because of his profession. Who made his last marriage end because he couldn't take care of his family?

Police wives and military wives are probably the two loneliest groups in the world.

But her mother lives a very happy life. So, although career factors are important, it still depends on personal choice and management.

She walked back to her yard silently, stood at the door listening to the laughter coming from inside, and couldn't help laughing.

In fact, as early as the moment Chaomei ran out of the park, she saw the unique side of this man - Chaomei trusted him.

Even if it is the first time we meet, I am willing to open my arms and trust this uncle in an unfamiliar environment.

Chaomei was not an unguarded child, because the thing she told Chaomei the most was not to go with strangers.

That day in the park, Chaomei first opened her arms to her aunt whom she had never recognized, and then showed unconditional trust in Yang Shuming.

At that time, she understood that this man should be trustworthy.

Unfortunately, the first thing he said was that we were brother and sister.

She also has her dignity and she has her pride.

For nearly two years, she gave him countless chances, but unfortunately, he finally listened to his younger sister's suggestion and had hope of breaking the deadlock.

In fact, if you really think about it, she was the one who took the initiative.

It's just that he ran over in form.

Sighing silently, Yao Miaomiao lifted the door curtain and walked in: "I'm going to work, come with me."

Yang Shuming quickly put down the building blocks and said, "Can you wait while I ask Commander Yao to borrow a razor?"

"I'll buy it for you, let's go." Yao Miaomiao was in no time and hurried to the yard to push the cart.

Yao Jingzong and Xie Chunxing came back and took care of the children, giving the young people some time and space.

Watching his daughter driving Yang Shuming away, Yao Jingzong didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Why bother? Why not just nod at the beginning? I really don't understand them."

"Who knows? Maybe it's fun this way." Xie Chunxing didn't understand either. The world has really changed. It's not like their time when they would commit to someone for life.

*

When Yao Miaomiao was broadcasting, she left Yang Shuming alone in the office.

Maybe it was because the office was too cozy, or maybe it was because of the woman's scent that made him feel at ease, Yang Shuming soon fell asleep in her office chair.

Yao Miaomiao came back from the live broadcast, opened the door and watched quietly.

If there's anything good about this man, it's probably his muscular body that gives people a full sense of security.

He looks just like her, with sharp and deep facial features and strong lines, but the most beautiful part is probably his mouth.

That vicious mouth spoke of being brother and sister.

After thinking about it, I still feel angry and don’t want to pay attention to him.

Just go out.

At this time, the state-owned shopping malls have long been closed, but fortunately there are still some small shops downstairs, which are collectively run and sell daily necessities.

She bought a razor, toothpaste, toothbrush, toothtray, slippers, towel, soap, and more.

When she returned to the office with a bag full of things, Yang Shuming was still asleep.

Yao Miaomiao walked over, stood in front of him, and reached out to touch his eyelashes.

Why does a big, rough guy have such thick, dense and long eyelashes?

Unbelievable.

His daughter will definitely be very beautiful if she inherits his good qualities.

I sighed silently, regretting that we had not met before I got married.

Now they each have a child with the other person, so if they really get together, it will definitely be full of hardships.

She has already failed once, does she really want to make it more difficult for herself?

I couldn't help but feel a little regretful. I shouldn't have listened to my younger sister's random advice.

It's her own fault. She wasn't mentally strong enough and had to do this. It did make her feel relieved, but it also made her feel really distressed.

I always wanted to give him a hard time, so I subconsciously reached out and pinched his nose.

Soon, Yang Shuming woke up.

In those intoxicated eyes, there is a vulnerable moment of an adult man who is defenseless.

He suddenly sat up: "What time is it?"

"Half past nine." Yao Miaomiao looked at her watch. "Let's go. I'll take you to my dormitory."

"Do you have a dormitory?" Yang Shuming quickly got up, but he got up so hard that he pulled his injured left arm. It hurt.

Yao Miaomiao quickly helped him up: "Of course I have a dormitory, but I don't come here often. It's very close. Just bear with it, I'll help you check it out later."

Yang Shuming couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips. It turned out that the domineering woman also had a gentle side.

very nice.

It's a pity that the two of them are too far apart. I'm afraid that after diving in...

God, why torture him like this?

Forget it, let's take it one step at a time.

When they arrived at the place, Yao Miaomiao took out the medical kit from the cabinet, bent over to help him remove the bandage and gauze.

"Fortunately, the injury is not to the joints, so rehabilitation is not difficult." Yao Miaomiao assessed the injury and changed the dressing for him.

Yang Shuming just sat by the bed, raised his head, and looked at the woman quietly.

After she wrapped the gauze and re-bandaged his butt, he pulled her into his arms: "Miaomiao, you've brought me into your home, what is our relationship now?"

"It's okay." Yao Miaomiao wanted to break free, but when she met his misty eyes, she gave up. "Give me some time, I'll think it over. It's just right for you to recover. The summer here isn't as hot as in the south, so it's good for your wound to heal."

"Give me a kiss." Yang Shuming didn't want to let her escape just like that, so he tried again.

Yao Miaomiao pinched his stubbled cheek in disdain: "No, it pricks my mouth."

"Then help me shave it." Yang Shuming still refused to let go. Although this woman looked careless, she was actually very thoughtful. She bought him so many daily necessities, everything he needed.

He suddenly understood the true meaning of soft jade and warm fragrance.

Soft and caring sincerity, jade-like care and affection, heartwarming daily details, and a sweet and intoxicating moving process.

He is beyond help.

Hold the woman's hand tightly and pray for her mercy.

Yao Miaomiao couldn't stand his eyes full of desire, so she finally agreed.

After fetching some water and boiling a pot of hot water, she found a plastic stool, placed the basin on it, and helped him shave.

While Yang Shuming was touched, he couldn't help but wonder if she had also been shaved by another man, and jealousy welled up in him.

When Yao Miaomiao came back with the water, he put his arms around her waist without caring about anything else: "Kiss me, okay? Kiss me, Miaomiao."

"You're so annoying." Yao Miaomiao wanted to push him away. She hadn't thought it through yet and didn't want to do anything stupid that would be irreparable.

But the man above her was like glue that stuck to her, and she couldn't break free, so she had no choice but to oblige him.

The woman still holds the initiative, because it was him who was injured.

Yao Miaomiao pressed him against the wall and kissed him so hard that he was dizzy and lost.

What a pity, he is injured and cannot switch between offense and defense.

She can only take full control of the overall situation.

His body suddenly tensed up, Yang Shuming closed his eyes, and dared not move.

Yao Miaomiao didn't move either. They had both had children and knew what was going on with each other's bodies.

She let go of Yang Shuming: "Go to sleep, wait until your injury is healed before we talk."

"What about you?" Yang Shuming subconsciously held her hand, reluctant to let her go.

Yao Miaomiao sighed: "I'll accompany you, don't let your mind wander, you're still injured and can't move. Lie down first, I'll go boil some water, and you can wipe yourself later."

"Okay." Yang Shuming felt relieved. As long as she didn't leave, it would be good. If she didn't leave, it would mean that they had confirmed the relationship.

Being thick-skinned really helps.

As for what will happen in the future, who knows.

A tree that is moved dies, but a person who moves lives. Either she moves, or he moves.

It will be okay, there will be a way out.

*

At two o'clock in the middle of the night, Yao Zhizhi was sleeping soundly.

There were cries in the alley. Yao Zhizhi opened her sleepy eyes. What happened?

Oh no, my mother-in-law is on night shift tonight, right?

He quickly pushed Qi Changxiao and said, "It sounds like Aunt Mao's voice. Go out and see what's going on."

Yao Zhizhi is a woman and has to wear a bra, so it will be slower.

Qi Changxiao quickly put on his shirt and trousers, then pushed the door open and walked out.

When I opened the door, I saw Aunt Mao banging on Uncle Ning's door in the alley: "Xiao Ning, help! Quick, my daughter is going to jump into the river, I can't stop her, I can't stop her!"

Ning Zhengrong came out wearing glasses, yawning non-stop: "Sister Mao, what happened? Please speak slowly."

Aunt Mao turned pale with fear and cried, "It's too late! My daughter and son-in-law had a fight and they both wanted to jump into the river out of anger. I can't catch up. Xiaoning, don't you have a shoulder bag? Come on, lend it to me, or I won't be able to catch up."

It turned out that the couple was arguing.

Qi Changxiao quickly ran over and said, "Dad, you go to sleep. I'll take Aunt Mao over. You still have to go to work tomorrow, so go and get some rest."

As he said that, he went to the yard to push the cart.

Ning Zhengrong quickly handed him the keys: "Drive slowly."

"I know, Dad." Qi Changxiao turned around and glanced at Yao Zhizhi who had followed him out. "I'll take Aunt Mao there. You can go home and sleep."

"Will you be able to stop the fight? Or take me with you. Aunt Mao, please push your bicycle to my yard. We'll go there first." Yao Zhizhi was worried about Qi Changxiao going alone.

Although he looks much better, he has been a sickly person for many years. What if he feels unwell and gets into trouble with that couple? He must not risk his life.

Qi Changxiao couldn't persuade her, so he had to go with her.

Aunt Mao hurried to the police station to report the case. Fortunately, the moonlight was good tonight, so the two old sisters hurried to the riverside.

As soon as we got there, we heard a splash and someone jumped into the river.