Chapter 69 Staying in the Zhong Family Compound
Old man Zhong was worried.
But when I see the baby in my arms, he has an innocent face and big watery eyes rolling around.
He was helpless and could only comfort himself that this was God's will.
The Ji family had their eyes on Miss Qiao back then, but Miss Qiao was not so lucky. She lost her memory and fell in love with a guy like Xu Shaojun. What does this mean?
This means that she has no destiny with the boy from the Ji family.
Old man Zhong has lived for most of his life, experienced life and death, and knows everything about the world. He believes that with just a thought, the fate may change. He believes in fate very much.
"Your grandmother is right. Things have come to this. We should just live a good life now and not cause any more trouble. But our Zhong family has indeed owed the Ji family an apology. If they have any difficulties in the future, our family must help them. This is considered to be repaying this debt."
Although this is what they said, everyone knew very well that the Ji family was wealthy and powerful, and their Zhong family's assets were quite good in Hong Kong, but in mainland China, they were far inferior to the Ji family.
Even if we want to help, the combined efforts of the whole family will only be a drop in the bucket.
Old man Zhong said this simply to make his conscience feel better.
After all, everyone knows that Old Man Zhong and the old man of the Ji family were close friends regardless of age difference and could talk about anything.
But what happened...
Alas, even if Old Man Zhong goes to hell in the future, he will not be able to face his old friends!
Zhong Qiao stood there, feeling extremely complicated.
Not to mention her, even Mother Zhong looked confused after hearing what she said.
It turns out that their family and the Ji family have such a connection.
And he was inexplicably taken the blame.
Mother Zhong's face changed slightly, and she suddenly remembered that she had asked Zhong Qiao to deliver the braised pork a few days ago.
If she had known this would happen, she would not have let Zhong Qiao deliver the braised pork. She wondered how the Ji family would view them.
"Qiao Qiao, tell me the truth." Mother Zhong secretly pulled her over and whispered, "Did they really not say anything when you went to the Ji family last time?"
Zhong Qiao paused.
Things have come to this point, it's a mess, there's really no need to keep it hidden.
She pursed her lips and confessed everything: "Mom, they really didn't do anything to me, but the Ji family looked at me very strangely at that time, and I was wondering what was going on."
"It's okay." Mother Zhong breathed a sigh of relief, her mood was indescribable.
I have to say that the Ji family members are really good-tempered and well-educated. If it were someone else, they would have driven the Zhong family out with a broom long ago.
Such a good family, alas, it’s a pity that I missed it back then.
Mother Zhong felt both regretful and emotional.
Is it possible that Qiao Qiao's fate is so bad?
If she had married into the Ji family, perhaps Qiao Qiao would not have run away, let alone divorced and had children.
Never mind, it's all just speculation.
Mother Zhong sighed, "Our family was completely unaware of this matter. We can only blame it on a combination of circumstances and your aunt's blindness. From now on, stay away from the Ji family. We should just close the door and live our own lives."
The wife of the eldest daughter-in-law standing by was unhappy.
"Zhong Shao, I am also your sister-in-law. What do you mean I am blinded by greed?"
"Our Xiaohua is no worse than your Zhong Qiao. The Ji family is marrying our Zhong family's daughter anyway. Doesn't it make any difference whether they marry the elder sister or the younger sister?"
She said this with confidence, and her weird logic really made Zhong Qiao feel sick.
"Is that so, auntie."
Zhong Qiao looked at her, his tone neither cold nor indifferent, neither painful nor itchy.
"You and your third aunt are both married to men from the Zhong family. So whether you call me your second uncle or your third uncle, isn't it the same?"
"you--"
It is truly shocking and humiliating that such words can be said.
The usually thick-skinned daughter-in-law of the old family blushed instantly and trembled with anger.
"Zhong Qiao, I'm your elder?! Do you still see me as your elder?"
Several big men from the Zhong family were embarrassed by what they heard. They scratched their heads, not knowing what to do.
The second son's wife had long been unhappy with the Zhong Qiao family. She was so angry that she looked at old man Zhong for help.
"Dad, you should take care of it. Zhong Shao raised a daughter who has no respect for her elders!"
Old man Zhong was not joking when he said he was partial to his youngest daughter. He heard someone call out Zhong Shao's name.
He snorted coldly, "Didn't you curse at me a lot earlier? Alright, stop arguing with the younger generation. I have the final say in this matter, so let's call it a draw."
Since he had said this, the elders naturally did not dare to refute him and could only stare at Zhong Qiao with hatred.
Zhong Qiao also looked at them coldly.
When dealing with such people, you should fight back.
Previously, they wanted to abandon Wanwan while she was not at home. It was her greatest patience that she could hold back her anger and talk to them "calmly".
Old Man Zhong keenly sensed the tit-for-tat between the two people and cleared his cough a few times to attract their attention.
"Next, let's talk about where Qiao Yatou's family went."
Zhong Qiao was startled and looked at Zhong's mother and the others.
What is a destination?
Are they going to be kicked out?
"Sister, I forgot to tell you." Zhong Siqi pulled her aside, "My aunt and the others are clamoring to drive you away."
"But I think Grandpa likes Wanwan very much, so there is still hope."
Zhong Qiao's eyes dimmed and he nodded.
As a woman who eloped with a man outside her family, married him, divorced him and had children, she would be despised by the world, not to mention in this era, even in the 1990s.
The elders in the family wanted to drive her away simply for the sake of their own face, as they didn't want her to bring trouble to their children.
Everyone has selfish desires.
Zhong Qiao was naturally very clear about this.
"so."
Old Man Zhong pondered for a moment and finally spoke under everyone's expectant eyes.
"Zhong Qiao is of the Zhong family blood after all. This child can stay and live in this bridal chamber given to Zhong Shao."
"If you guys don't like it, you don't have to associate with Qiao's family anymore."
"ah?"
The daughters-in-law of the old family were stunned and started chattering like birds to express their protest.
"Dad, are you crazy? How could you leave her and this child at home? People outside will laugh at our family!"
"That's right, Dad. Even if you're partial to Zhong Shao, you should still think about the rest of the younger generations. If they go out, they'll all be criticized!"
Old man Zhong was given a headache by the noise. He turned to look at his silent sons and gave them the right to choose.
"Do you guys have anything to say?"
The men of the Zhong family choked in their throats, looked at each other, and didn't dare to respond.
Old man Zhong squinted his eyes, and tiny wrinkles appeared at the corners of his eyes due to the slight movement of his expression, but his eyes were clear and transparent, as if they could see through people's hearts.
Zhong Wei and the others looked at each other, hesitant.
In the end, Zhong Wei, as the boss, had to bite the bullet and speak first.
"Dad, if you ask me, Zhong Qiao is young and naive. Let her stay at home. After all, we are a family. It's good enough that we can be reunited."
These words touched the heart of Old Man Zhong.
He is old and has participated in wars in his early years, fighting everywhere and almost losing his life several times. He cherishes family reunions and enjoying the happiness of family life more than others.
The second and third sons were both smart people. Seeing that Old Man Zhong's expression had eased a little, even though they were very reluctant in their hearts, they still nodded in agreement, playing the role of good sons.
"Brother is right, Dad. We all know that you value family harmony over success, and we have no objections!"
"Yes, yes, no problem, no problem."
"Well, you finally know how to help your family." Old man Zhong was very pleased.
"Since the head of the family has agreed, it's settled. Zhong Qiao and the child will stay in the compound. When you have nothing to do, please don't come and disturb them."
The wives of the eldest daughter-in-law had mixed feelings, but they tried their best to appear magnanimous on the surface.
"Okay, Dad."
"Dad, we have no objection."
Zhong Siqi breathed a sigh of relief.
"Sister, I knew Grandpa wasn't the heartless type." He bumped Zhong Qiao's arm. "Grandma didn't object, which means she still has you in her heart."
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