Chapter 179
Zhong's mother was helping her spread the mat. It was a very hot summer day, so the thin quilts had been taken away and replaced with this light and breathable mat. It was quite comfortable to cover herself with a thin quilt at night.
Zhong Qiao suddenly asked, "Mom, what do you think of Ji Hebai?"
Mother Zhong paused for a second before she thought for a moment and replied, "He's a nice guy, just a little too obsessive. I've heard about you rejecting him before. Your father and I actually share your opinion. His liking you is a bit sudden. If it was just a crush, it's understandable. The key is the level of his obsession with you. It doesn't seem like he's been dating you for seven months."
"Your father and I are very worried, worried that he will hurt you again. Besides," she sighed, sat down with a look of worry on her face, "It's not that your parents dislike you, but this is the way the world is. You are divorced and have a child, so it's hard for you to get married again here. If you don't want to get married, your father and I can support you for the rest of your life, but Ji Hebai showed up."
"Seeing the smile return to your face, maybe you haven't noticed it yet, but your father and I can see it. You feel at ease around him, not tense. This is the relaxed feeling that a person who lives a normal life should have."
"His appearance is both a good thing and a bad thing. The decision is up to you. We have no right to interfere. But we hope that this time, you can open your eyes."
It was rare to hear Mother Zhong say so many words in one breath. These heartfelt words must have been suppressed in her heart for a long time. After listening to them, Zhong Qiao also remained silent.
She was not a fool, so she knew how worried her family was about her. That was why she resolutely chose to reject Ji Hebai that time. Although she loved money, she knew that some money was not something she could take.
There is a price to pay.
"Mom." Zhong Qiao said what was in her heart, "If I tell you, I haven't thought about getting married."
"I have been wondering what the meaning of a certificate is. I married Xu Shaojun, and this marriage certificate has become my bondage and a tool for Xu Shaojun to hurt me. So, I don't want to get married. I just want to enjoy my present life."
"Maybe you will think I am shocking, but this is what I think."
Zhong Qiao lowered her head. She didn't know what the consequences would be if she said these words. This was 1977, not the 1990s. If it were the 1990s, perhaps a small number of people would agree with her ideas, but now, it would be a shocking idea.
After all, who wouldn't get married? Even if her husband beat her to death, she would have to swallow the pain.
As for the reason, it is for the children, or to avoid being laughed at by others.
Because of these reasons, Zhong Qiao endured for many years, and when he finally couldn't bear it anymore, he was trapped in the Xu family for many years because of a marriage certificate.
Marriage is a bondage to her, and she is no longer willing to endure it.
"Qiao Qiao." Zhong's mother looked very surprised. "I know you've suffered a lot, but no matter what, you can't say such things. Who doesn't get married? What will you do when you're old? Who will take care of you?!"
"Your father and I can accept raising you for the rest of your life, but there's really nothing we can do about it. You're healthy and beautiful, no worse than anyone else. Even if you don't consider the child, you should still consider yourself. You should find someone to accompany you."
Zhong Qiao smiled bitterly.
She was well aware that these views were too advanced and that it was normal for them not to be recognized at the moment, but she still felt a dull pain in her heart when her own mother rejected and even questioned them.
If possible, she really wanted to tell in person what she had experienced in her previous life and how she had been treated like a slave by the Xu family all her life just because of a marriage certificate.
But she couldn't do that. If she said that, she would probably be considered a lunatic.
"Mom, I understand." Zhong Qiao stopped talking about this topic. "I know what's going on. You and Dad don't have to worry."
Mother Zhong thought she was talking about future marriage and finally felt relieved: "That's good. Otherwise, if something happens to your father and me in the future, what will you do alone? No matter what, women still have to get married."
Zhong Qiao nodded randomly.
The next day, Zhong Qiao came to the warehouse. Before he even walked in, he saw Jin Gui sitting on a stool in a daze, surrounded by several girls with worried faces.
Even when Zhong Qiao came behind them, these girls didn't notice, their attention was completely on Jin Gui.
"What's going on?" Zhong Qiao deliberately raised his voice to sound quite majestic.
The crowd cleared a path for her to reach Jingui. Zhong Qiao looked down at her and saw that she was distracted. So he asked, "What's wrong with her?"
No one answered. After a while, a young girl timidly stepped forward and said, "Sister Zhong Qiao, I know something. Sister Jin Gui was blocked by a large man when she was leaving get off work last night. Then she wasn't in a good state today and almost got her hand injured by the machine."
"Big man?" Zhong Qiao was startled. "What did he look like? Do you remember?"
The little girl shook her head. "I can't remember clearly. I was too far away at the time, and it was night so I could only make out a rough outline. I just remember there was a scar on his face. It looked very fierce and scary."
"That person kept grabbing Sister Jin Gui's hand and wouldn't let go, pulling and tugging. When he saw us coming out, he immediately ran away."
These words were somewhat ambiguous, and some people with dirty thoughts in the crowd began to imagine them.
Jingui is a widow with a young child. Could it be that her lover has come to her? This kind of drama is very common, such as the original wife beating the mistress, or a widow is in love with someone else.
Zhong Qiao could see that they were just enjoying the show, so he said coldly, "What are you all doing here? Don't you have to work anymore? Go back to your workstations."
As soon as she spoke, no one dared to disobey. The group of people scattered like birds. The environment here was not suitable for questioning. Zhong Qiao thought about it and decided to take Jin Gui's hand and lead her to the office.
When they arrived at the office, Zhong Qiao did not rush to ask. Instead, he made a cup of warm water and put it in Jingui's hand, allowing her to recover slowly.
After about 10 minutes, seeing that Jin Gui seemed to be touched, Zhong Qiao began to ask questions.
"Jin Gui, I'm Zhong Qiao. Tell me, what's wrong with you? Did something happen at home?"
Jin Gui did not react, but Zhong Qiao caught the flash of panic in her eyes.
Zhong Qiao followed up with, "Is it about Xiao Mantou? Did something happen to him?"
Hearing the name of her beloved son, Jin Gui's expression was touched. She sat up in shock as if in a dying dream, and her whole body trembled violently while holding the water. If Zhong Qiao had not been quick to push her back onto the stool, she would probably have fallen backwards.
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