Chapter 177
Perhaps sensing Zhong Qiao's absent-mindedness, Ji Hebai stopped and turned to look at her: "Don't you want to?"
After a few seconds of silence, he said, "Everything I said is sincere. You don't have to feel burdened. As for my parents, they have already agreed."
"Zhong Qiao, marry me and you will live a better life than you have now."
Zhong Qiao didn't say anything, but she knew in her heart why Ji Hebai was so confident. The Ji family already had a lot of businesses, and their network of contacts extended in all directions, from the government to small businesses. Anyone who could marry him would have a good life.
But Zhong Qiao wants more than that. In marriage, only women are easily hurt. After getting married, she may face many things and she doesn't know whether her choice is right.
Ji Hebai said: "If you haven't thought it through or are afraid, let's just have a meal today. I will give you some time to think about it slowly."
"Of course I also know that my behavior was very abrupt. I left without saying goodbye before, which was my fault. I also wanted to explain, but I had a lot of things to deal with at the time, so I never had the chance."
"Zhong Qiao, if you are willing to give me this chance." Ji Hebai held her hand, "I will confess everything to you on the day of our wedding."
Including that illusory dream and what the man from the future said, as long as Zhong Qiao was willing to believe it, he was willing to tell everything, because these things from the future caused too many conflicts between him and Zhong Qiao.
If you want to resolve it, you have to be honest.
Zhong Qiao looked at the hand holding his and said, "I really don't feel at ease, but I know you are not that kind of person."
Ji Hebai treats her with great care and never interferes with her business. He accompanies her silently. Zhong Qiao sees it all. She is not a fool and knows who is good to her.
If it were someone else, Zhong Qiao might still hesitate, but facing Ji Hebai, she thought, she was willing.
"I'll take you to meet my parents when I have time." Ji Hebai smiled, seeming surprised by her reaction, yet also expecting it. "They mentioned wanting to meet you last time, but I wanted to ask for your opinion before taking you."
Zhong Qiao nodded and couldn't help asking, "What is their attitude towards me?"
The only impression Zhong Qiao had of the Ji family was that they were very hostile to him. Due to some previous conflicts, they even felt disgusted with him. Zhong Qiao had never dared to have any other contact with them.
She actually couldn't quite understand why the Ji family was willing to accept her after just a few days? She also didn't like marrying into such a family with so much gossip. If remarriage was something that made her very irritated, she would rather not get married.
Ji Hebai saw her concerns and said, "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything. If anything makes you uncomfortable, you can refuse."
Zhong Qiao then nodded.
Time quickly came to the third day. Zhong Qiao changed into a red plaid skirt that looked more promising, and combed her hair into two pigtails. The two of them came to Ji's house.
The entrance to the Ji family was rather deserted, with few people around. Ji Hebai brought Zhong Qiao in. As soon as they entered, they saw several elders of the Ji family looking at them, with a somewhat strange look in their eyes.
Zhong Qiao was a little scared, but when Ji Hebai shook her hand, she felt relieved. Then the two of them walked to the hall and then to the backyard, where Ji's father and mother had been waiting for a long time.
"I'm coming." Ji's father's expression was not very good, but facing Zhong Qiao, he smiled and gave a somewhat forced smile.
Even Mother Zhong smiled and said, "I'm glad you're back. You two should come in first. It's still a bit cold outside."
Although he said it was cold, it was obviously very hot today. Obviously, the words did not express his feelings well. Zhong Qiao did not care and followed him in.
The Ji family made a lot of preparations to welcome the newlyweds and cooked a lot of dishes. Grandma Ji was wearing a red dress and was smiling brightly among a group of elders with stern faces.
"Qiao Qiao." Grandma Ji took a few steps forward and took Zhong Qiao's hand intimately. "You finally came to my house to play. Have you reconciled with He Bai?"
Zhong Qiao looked at Ji Hebai, and Ji Hebai explained: "My grandmother has amnesia, so her memory is limited. She only remembers things about your childhood."
Zhong Qiao understood and smiled at Grandma Ji: "Yes, Grandma Ji, long time no see. Ji Hebai and I agreed to come to our house to play."
"Okay, okay." Grandma Ji was extremely happy. "Eat first. After dinner, I'll let Ji Hebai accompany you."
Because Grandma Ji was there, no one dared to say anything. After all, the old lady usually had a strange temper and no one could persuade her. Only Zhong Qiao came and was unusually friendly. They hadn't had a reunion dinner for a long time.
"Why are you still standing there? Sit down." Father Ji was the first to sit down. As soon as he sat down, the others sat down as well, no matter how dissatisfied they were.
Ji's mother smiled wryly: "Zhong Qiao, what a clever trick! I never thought you could still be with my son. I was wondering why he suddenly returned to China."
Zhong Qiao heard the malice in the words and was about to refute, but was stopped by Ji Hebai.
"Mom, this matter has nothing to do with Zhong Qiao." Ji Hebai's tone was calm but unquestionable, "If you have any problems, just come to me."
"You." Ji's mother stopped talking. Her good son had been in a cold war for such a long time and didn't even come home to visit. It was a rare opportunity for them to have a reunion dinner, and it was all for this woman, and he even threatened to marry her.
They are now completely unable to control Ji Hebai. Sometimes they really want to beat him to death, but they just can't bear to do it to their only son.
Zhong Qiao pulled his sleeve and said, "I'm fine. Just talk to your uncle and aunt."
Ji Hebai calmed down: "Mom and Dad, I made it very clear last time. I will never marry anyone other than Zhong Qiao in this life."
He was stepping on the face of the elders of the Ji family like this, and the elders of the Ji family were not happy about it, but because Ji's father was there, they could only smile bitterly and sigh.
The meal was finished in this weird atmosphere. After the meal, Ji's mother, not knowing whether she had come to her senses, called Ji Hebai over. The two whispered for a long time. Finally, she sighed and looked at Zhong Qiao with a bit more helplessness in her eyes.
Ji Hebai trotted over to take her home. On the way, Zhong Qiao couldn't help but ask, "What did uncle and aunt say?"
Ji Hebai said: "My mother said that as long as I am well, she will be fine. What this means is that she promised me to be with you."
Zhong Qiao hummed softly, not looking happy. Was this really the ending she wanted? It was too frustrating for two people to be together and be blocked by everyone. If this was the process, she would rather not have it.
"Ji Hebai." She suddenly called out.
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