“I won’t lecture you, and I don’t blame you. This whole thing started because of me, and I’m the one who’s wronged you. But you shouldn’t take it out on Wanqing either, she…”
"Enough!"
Qin Meng suddenly erupted. She thought that since he came to make amends and apologize, he would at least not mention Jiang Wanqing again, which would at least give her some more hope. She didn't expect that he could't stop talking about that name after only the second sentence!
"She's a goddess in your heart, an inviolable and sacred being. If that's the case, then why did she try to match me up with you? What angers me is that she pushes what she doesn't want onto me, and yet you, whom she doesn't want, are being looked down upon. Huanren, you're a terrible person! Utterly terrible!"
"I think I have the right to refuse you; you're obsessed."
Huanren was a little angry at her accusations. He had wanted to talk to her calmly and respectfully, but she seemed to be getting more and more involved. To prevent her from deepening her hatred, he could only sigh and change the subject.
"Qin Meng, I want to apologize to you again. If my words hurt you, please ignore me. But... don't gamble with your future. Leaving Wanqing will mean facing many more difficulties. We both come from the countryside, and I understand the hardship of having no one to rely on. You..."
Before he could finish speaking, Qin Meng glared at him fiercely, stood up, pulled him up heavily, and pushed him outside.
"Get out! You're not welcome here. I don't like what you're saying! You don't understand me, and I won't bother you anymore. Get out!"
His words struck a chord with her. Did he mean that without Jiang Wanqing, she would achieve nothing? Without Jiang Wanqing, would she return to where she came from?
She was determined to prove to him, to everyone, that this wasn't how it was; Qin Meng had her own world, and she wasn't anyone's appendage!
"Qin Meng, listen to me, I'm doing this for your own good..."
"roll!"
She pushed him out of the iron gate, locked the chains, and the two of them were separated by the iron bars. She stared at him angrily with wide eyes.
"Your words won't come true. No matter how difficult it is, I will break free from her shadow!"
Huanren wanted to say something more, but when he saw the stubbornness and unwillingness in her eyes, he knew that it would be useless to say anything more. She had already gotten stuck in her own thoughts and couldn't get out. Coming here today would ultimately have backfired.
“I wanted to help you, however…”
"You want to help me?" Qin Meng snorted. "Fine, I'll give you a chance. You help me solve the problem of choosing a site for the factory as compensation. From now on, I won't blame you anymore. Can you help me?"
She knew how to maximize her guilt and gratitude. If Huanren agreed, she could still show mercy. If he didn't agree, it would only prove that her decision was correct, and she didn't need anyone's persuasion!
Sure enough, he fell silent, frowned, and shook his head.
"I'm sorry, I can't help you with this. Even if I did, you wouldn't be able to protect it. The issues and relationships involved are too complicated for you to handle."
"Hmph, in the end, it's still because I'm the one you won't help. Why bother with all that high-sounding talk? I know perfectly well what's really for my own good. Just leave, I don't want to see you!"
Qin Meng turned and went back to the temporary factory. Huan Ren saw that she was stubborn and would not listen to any advice, so he had no choice but to leave.
The meeting ended there. Guihua and Xue Gang, who had been hiding in the shadows, emerged and stood on either side of Qin Meng, scoffing.
"He always sides with the help he receives. He clearly doesn't respect you, Comrade Qin Meng, you mustn't be fooled by him!"
Guihua was determined to keep Qin Meng by her side. If Huanren managed to trick her back with just a few words, wouldn't all her efforts have been in vain?
"I know he has never had any feelings for me. Even if he helps me, it's not for my sake. Besides, he will never help me!"
At this moment, Xue Gang's eyes darted around, and he secretly pinched Guihua's arm. The couple immediately cooperated and steered the conversation back on track.
"Comrade Qin, look at them all. Don't hesitate to do something immoral. Why not start with Molly, gradually erode Jiang Wanqing, and climb to the top?"
Hearing them bring up this topic again, Qin Meng frowned, her resolve wavering even more.
"you……"
"Oh dear, Comrade Qin, stop thinking about it. If you hesitate any longer, it'll be too late. They might be plotting against you while you're not dealing with them. Since ancient times, it's always been a case of striking first and gaining the upper hand. Trust us, we're on the right track!"
"Yes, Comrade Qin, be more determined. Let's go all the way. Everyone looks out for themselves. Let's make our move on Molly!"
The couple kept nagging in Qin Meng's ear, and she did soften her stance, finally nodding in agreement.
"Okay, what do you think I should do?"
“Like this… I’ll tell you…” Guihua leaned close to Qin Meng’s ear and gave her some advice.
...
With everything at home settled, Cheng Ran should return to Beijing. His superiors called to urge him to rejoin his unit; if he didn't go back soon, he might run into trouble.
Even though he missed his family and his loved ones terribly, he still embarked on a journey away from home.
After seeing him off again, Jiang Wanqing felt much calmer.
Without saying much, the two gave each other a hug at the station.
"I'm leaving. Take good care of yourself. Don't stop writing to me. I'll be back."
"Okay, go ahead."
She waved and watched him get into the car and leave...
After leaving the station, Jiang Wanqing bought some things and went to Molly's house.
After she vomited at the state-run restaurant last time, Hong Xing immediately took her to the hospital. The test results showed that she was indeed pregnant, but it was still early in the pregnancy. Her severe morning sickness was due to overwork and neglect of her health. Therefore, Jiang Wanqing immediately gave her a leave of absence so that she could rest and recuperate and prepare for pregnancy.
When she arrived at the Mo family home, Molly's parents warmly welcomed her in and loudly informed their daughter.
"Molly, Wanqing has come to see you."
"Don't disturb her rest, Uncle and Aunt, I'll go in and see her myself."
"Okay, go ahead, Auntie will go cook for you, just come down and eat something." Molly's mother said with a smile.
Unable to refuse such hospitality, Jiang Wanqing agreed. Upon entering Molly's room, she saw many tonics, indicating that her family must be taking this pregnancy very seriously, which was a good thing.
"You're here! Why did you bring so much stuff again? My house is overflowing with stuff. Chen Huan and Shu Zhen came to see me too, and..."
"Hmm? Who else?"
Seeing Molly hesitate, Jiang Wanqing was puzzled. Then, she heard her mention a name that had recently upset them.
"Hmm, Qin Meng also came here. I wonder where she heard the news from."
"What did she say?" Jiang Wanqing asked casually as she peeled an apple for Qin Meng.
"She didn't say anything, just that her conflict with you doesn't affect my relationship with her, we're still friends, and she said she'll come to see me again in the future," Molly answered truthfully.
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