Chapter 189
Zhong Qiao and Ji Hebai left without even looking at Xu Shaojun.
When Xu Shaojun was no longer in sight, Ji Hebai finally couldn't help but speak: "Why didn't you expose me just now? We are obviously not married."
Just as Zhong Qiao said, she was afraid of marriage and hated marriage, so He Bai never forced her at these ages, and the two of them just accompanied each other silently.
Zhong Qiao said, "Why do you want to expose it? Although we are not married, we are no different from husband and wife."
Zhong Qiao has seen all of the companionship over the years, especially towards Wanwan. Ji Hebai is very caring and treats her like his own daughter.
Ji Hebai did not refute, but just smiled bitterly. At least he had been recognized.
"Ji Hebai." Zhong Qiao suddenly spoke up, "What do your family members say?"
Although the Ji family agreed to it since he was with her, they were still upset about it. After all, no family could accept that their beloved son was hanging out with a widow, especially when they had to remain a virgin for her.
Ji Hebai thought she was worried: "I'm still young, and my family is not in a hurry." The implication was that they would have to get married in a few years.
Zhong Qiao was silent for a moment, then said, "Ji Hebai, let's get married."
These words were like a bolt from the blue, and Ji Hebai was stunned on the spot.
"Didn't you say you would never get married in your life?"
He thought Zhong Qiao no longer had any feelings or concerns about marriage. After two years of companionship, he had given up hope long ago. Sometimes he even thought that the current situation was pretty good.
I never thought that Zhong Qiao would take the initiative to propose marriage to me one day.
Ji Hebai thought for a moment and said, "If you're feeling guilty, then there's no need to be. There are many single people abroad. Even without you, I would still be single."
Because he only wanted to marry her.
"Marriage is a shackle for you. I always remember what you said, Zhong Qiao, if it's for me, so that my family won't interfere, there's no need to do this."
Zhong Qiao said: "No, I did it for myself."
After two years of companionship, she could see that Ji Hebai was sincere. This kind of sincerity was precious no matter what era it was in, so Zhong Qiao was willing to give it a try.
Ji Hebai said nothing.
Their wedding was very simple and they didn't invite many guests. Ji Hebai originally wanted to have a grand wedding, but Zhong Qiao was not very interested in such mundane things, so they just did it hastily.
The Ji family also came, but they only sent Ji Tangchun, which clearly showed that they were not optimistic about them.
Ji Hebai didn't care. His liking for Zhong Qiao was his own business and no one else could understand it.
He has always been calm. On the wedding day, he just drank until his face turned red. It was the first time that people who were with him saw him so happy.
Luo Xiu wanted to separate them, but he failed. Seeing his good brother so happy, he reflected on his behavior for the first time.
A widow and an outstanding young man, two people from completely different worlds, can they really put aside the prejudices of the world and be together?
Perhaps only time can give him the answer.
After getting married, their lives remained the same as before, or in fact, Ji Hebai had never changed. He still made breakfast for her as always. Sometimes, when he was busy with official duties, he would secretly kiss her forehead in the early morning and leave a crabapple branch on her pillow.
Zhong Qiao has long been accustomed to it.
As I said, they are not traditional lovers, but more like a scale, maintaining balance tacitly but very firmly. Over time, sometimes they can understand each other's meaning without the other party saying anything.
It's winter again.
The year passed quickly, and Zhong Qiao met Zhou Yingying again.
They haven't seen each other for a long time since that meeting at the market. It is said that the Zhou family did not want her to have any relationship with Ji Hebai, so they arranged a young divorced second lieutenant for her.
Although the young lieutenant was not good-looking, he treated her very well, and her future in-laws also loved her very much.
So when Zhong Qiao saw her again, he just smiled and nodded politely.
Zhou Yingying snorted coldly and did not accept it. In the blink of an eye, she saw Ji Hebai busy in the yard. He rolled up his sleeves and was planting flowers and plants. Her eyes suddenly became red.
"Ji Hebai." She softened her voice.
Ji Hebai turned his head to look at her, but her face was very unfamiliar to him.
"Hello, who are you?"
Zhou Yingying's face turned pale and she left without saying a word.
Yes, I had thousands of words brewing in my heart, ready to confide in my secret crush from childhood, but I found out that the secret crush didn't remember me at all. What could be more embarrassing than this?
Zhong Qiao laughed: "Do you really not recognize her? Or are you just pretending?"
Ji Hebai was puzzled by her question: "I have no impression of him at all. He shouldn't be a very important person, so why should I remember him?"
Zhong Qiao had long been accustomed to his indifference. How could he describe the feeling when facing someone he had no interest in, and even couldn't remember their face or name? Although it was very rude.
It's like looking at the stones and flowers on the roadside, and forgetting them in the blink of an eye.
For Ji Hebai, Zhou Yingying is just like that.
"Auntie Qiao." A clear and sweet voice came from the door. It was Xiao Mantou coming home from school.
Before Zhong Qiao could say anything, he pounced on her.
"Aunt Qiao, Lord Fang is calling you to dinner."
Ji Hebai also liked him very much, so he picked him up and weighed him: "Little bun."
"Why do you feel a lot lighter? Did you not eat well?"
The little mantou's face wrinkled. "I live in the school with my friends now. The food in the school is not good at all. It's not as delicious as Uncle Fang's cooking."
Ji Hebai smiled and said, "I remember you were in Red Star Primary School. So, I'll bring you some food occasionally."
Little Mantou's eyes sparkled: "Is it okay?"
Ji Hebai nodded: "When have I ever lied to you?"
Watching the two of them chatting and laughing, Zhong Qiao wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Didn't we say we were going to eat? Lord Fang has been talking about it for a long time. Let's go."
The two of them went out. Since Jingui moved nearby, she and Fangbo were like father and daughter, especially little Mantou, who loved reading. Fangbo also liked him very much. From time to time, the two of them cooked and called them over to eat.
Zhong Qiao was too lazy to cook, so she just let them do as they pleased.
When we got to the table, there were four meat dishes, five small vegetable dishes, and a soup.
Zhong Qiao was surprised: "How can we finish all the food if we make so much?"
Fang Bo was clearing the dishes. Seeing them coming, he raised his eyebrows and smiled: "The two little girls from the Fang family will be here later. If you are included, I'm afraid you won't have enough to eat."
It’s been a long time since Zhong Qiao saw Fang Nan.
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