Chapter 156: Secondary CP: Zhang Qiao x Song Xingjin (4)
1.
When He Chi rushed to Shiyou's box, Song Xingjin was already drunk. He sat down opposite Song Xingjin and watched him drink one glass after another.
After a while, He Chi asked him, "Did you call me here just to watch you drink?"
Song Xingjin put down his glass and said, "I confessed my feelings tonight."
"And then I was rejected." He Chi helped him finish his words.
Song Xingjin poured him a cup and pushed it in front of him, "Would you like to have a few drinks with me?"
He Chi didn't touch the glass of wine. "I'll take you back later."
Song Xingjin didn't try to persuade him. He just smiled bitterly and said to himself, "So being rejected is so painful."
When Song Xingjin woke up the next day, he had a splitting headache. It took him a while to calm down before he realized that he was in his hotel suite.
He took out his cell phone and took a look. It was already noon, and there were two messages from He Chi.
He Chi: [My wedding is in just over a month. I have to keep an eye on things during this time and won't have time to deal with you. Anything else should be discussed after my wedding.]
[Zhang Qiao has clearly rejected you. As a cultured man, it's not right to keep pestering a girl. It's better to give both of you some time to cool down.]
After reading it, Song Xingjin replied with a "hmm".
What else can I do?
That's all we can do.
Before He Chi and Jiang Yining's wedding, Zhang Qiao occasionally saw Song Xingjin. He still came to the construction site to inspect as before and still brought them afternoon tea.
It's just that the number of visits has decreased.
She didn't communicate with Song Xingjin either. He would just look at her and then say nothing.
Zhang Qiao saw that he was even colder and more taciturn than before. She wanted to say hello to Song Xingjin several times, but missed the chance every time.
Seeing that Song Xingjin was in the same state as when she confessed her love and was rejected before, Zhang Qiao felt very uncomfortable.
Zhang Qiao regretted provoking Song Xingjin and felt very sorry.
The assistant also noticed it, and she asked, "Boss Zhang, I think Boss Song is sincere to you. Do you really not accept him?"
Zhang Qiao also thought that if she and Song Xingjin were together, both families would want them to get married.
She and Song Xingjin actually have the same thoughts on marriage. Both of them are against it. They like it now and feel the novelty, but what about the future?
Marriage is not only about love, but also about the daily necessities of life. Once the feelings fade, quarrels will arise over trivial matters.
In marriage, women often compromise more.
She doesn't want to be bound by marriage like her mother or many other women. She has the ability to survive independently in this world and doesn't want to compromise for anyone.
Moreover, the Song family is wealthy and powerful, and she and Song Xingjin are not a good match.
They don't mind now, but who can guarantee that they won't look down on her because of this in the future?
Jiang Yining has Teacher Lin to protect her, so she doesn't have to worry about this.
Song Xingyu said that all the girls her grandmother had introduced to Song Xingjin before were girls who could be good wives to Song Xingjin and whose family backgrounds matched Song Xingjin's.
She didn't want to be just "Mrs. Song" in the future.
Zhang Qiao smiled at the assistant and said, "You are still young. In many cases, sincerity alone is not enough."
2.
On the bachelor night before their wedding, a group of grown men were locked in a private room. It was a long night, and it was rare for them to get together like this. They chatted until midnight.
Chen Feng and Song Xingjin were close friends, so he wasn't afraid of Song Xingjin getting angry. He asked him, "What's going on between you and Zhang Qiao right now?"
He didn't know Zhang Qiao very well, but Chen Ran often mentioned her when he returned home, so he knew a little about what happened between Song Xingjin and her.
As soon as Chen Feng said this, everyone looked at Song Xingjin.
Song Xingjin felt bored and raised his hand to loosen his tie. When Zhang Qiao was mentioned, he finally stopped looking so cold.
He pondered for a moment and said, "Not even ordinary friends."
Ji Jinzhou asked, "So what are your plans for the future? Listen to your grandmother's arrangements and find a suitable girl to marry?"
Song Xingjin said in a calm tone, "Impossible."
"My grandma can't be my master."
He Chi curled his lips slightly upon hearing this. "Don't be so absolute. Have you forgotten how my grandmother forced me to leave the police force? If your grandmother follows suit, how will you deal with it?"
Song Xingjin said, "These are two different things. With my parents as an example, my grandmother wouldn't force me like this."
That’s true.
He Chi and Ji Jinzhou looked at each other, and they seemed to have something to say.
Chen Feng saw that the two of them seemed to be hesitant to speak, and that among this group of brothers, they were the ones with the most ideas.
He said, "We are all brothers. If you have anything to say, just say it directly. If you hide things from others, you are no longer brothers."
Song Xingjin perked up, looking at them with a hint of anticipation in his dark eyes, and said, "If you have any ideas, just tell me. It's up to me whether to do it or not."
Ji Jinzhou gestured to He Chi, "Let the married people speak. After all, I have little experience."
He Chi crossed his legs and spoke slowly, "Actually, I think you two have the courage to go against your families and be single for life. Dating for a lifetime can't be much more difficult than being single for life, right?"
Ji Jinzhou also spoke up, "I noticed that you and Miss Zhang were both very resistant to getting married. You wanted to be together, but you were worried about this and that."
"To put it bluntly, you two have feelings for each other, but you're just afraid of going through your parents' shoes again."
Chen Feng felt that what they said was right, and he also expressed his own opinion, "To be honest, sometimes entering into marriage is like entering a palace, but it can also be the other way around."
"Zhang Qiao has a career and is capable, so it's normal that she doesn't want to gamble her future."
Ji Jinzhou patted Song Xingjin on the shoulder and said, "It depends on what you decide. But He Chi is right. There will definitely be more obstacles in being single for life."
"Her parents and your grandmother won't agree with you staying single. You'll have to face it sooner or later."
Song Xingjin tried to stand up, but He Chi held him down.
"No matter how urgent it is, there's no need to rush now. It's the middle of the night, and my wife and your sister are here. We might wake them all up."
Song Xingjin nodded and said seriously, "That's right, we must learn from this lesson. We must deal with my grandmother first before we go find her. We can't act blindly like last time."
Everyone is talking about their own thing and they are not on the same channel.
He Chi laughed, feeling very relieved. "My painstaking guidance paid off. Our President Song has finally grown."
"It's a pity there's no wine, otherwise we could have a drink."
Ji Jinzhou rolled his eyes at him and said, "You're the one who asked Chen Ran to clear away all the wine."
After He Chi and Jiang Yining's wedding ended perfectly, Song Xingjin returned to the Song family and called Song Xingyu back.
The three members of the family were all present, and Song Xingjin explained the situation to Old Lady Song.
Song Xingyu was the first to express her stance, "Brother, I support you no matter what you do."
Old Mrs. Song felt that she might not be able to keep up with the times and didn't understand why young people today were so resistant to getting married.
She remained silent.
Song Xingjin was not in a hurry either.
"Is it you who doesn't want to get married or is it Zhang Qiao who doesn't want to get married?"
Song Xingjin said, "Neither of us wants to, grandma. She hasn't agreed to be with me yet, but I have to make it clear to you in advance."
Old Mrs. Song: “…”
What's the point of saying that if I don't agree with you.
Old Mrs. Song asked, "What if you have children in the future?"
Song Xingjin has absolutely no interest in having children. He bluntly said, "Whether Zhang Qiao is there or not, I probably won't consider having offspring."
"this......"
Song Xingyu immediately came to the rescue, "Grandma, don't worry, my brother doesn't want to have a baby, so I think about it."
"Our Song family will never be extinct. I will let my children take care of my brother in his old age. My children will be my brother's children."
Her brother has protected her since she was a child, and Song Xingyu hopes that her brother can be happy.
Old Lady Song snorted, "You said you were chasing that boy, why didn't you bring him back to show me after you got him?"
Song Xingyu said in a weak voice, "It's almost time, grandma, don't worry, just wait for me to bring him back."
Old Mrs. Song: “…”
Suddenly she wanted to go downstairs to find the old man. He was free and didn't have to worry about anything.
She sighed, "What sin did our Song family commit that your marriage is so unlucky?"
Old Madam Song pondered for a long time before she said, "Xingjin, grandma still hopes that you can get married. I can't understand your idea for the time being. Don't blame grandma, I'm old."
Song Xingjin was not surprised by this answer.
He lowered his eyes to glance at his watch, then stood up and said, "Grandma, please think about it first. If you don't agree, I won't listen to you, let alone follow your arrangements to find someone to marry."
Song Xingyu waited until Old Lady Song calmed down before saying, "Grandma, I don't understand either. You've always wanted my brother to get married, but he doesn't like it. Even if he gets married, he won't be happy."
"Why do you have to make him get married? You think you've accomplished your mission, but aren't you worried that my brother will follow in my parents' footsteps?"
3.
None of her grandchildren could understand her painstaking efforts, so Old Mrs. Song had no choice but to go talk to her old best friend.
Old Mrs. He now understands it.
She advised, "Just let them take their own course. Holding on too tightly will only backfire."
Thinking about how Song Xingjin had been obedient and sensible since childhood, Mrs. He felt sorry for the child.
Mrs. He said, "Xingjin is countless times better than my He Chi. He has been strong and motivated since he was young. He understands your difficulties and never gives you any worries."
"Unlike my He Chi, who would make me so angry that I would burn incense and pray to Buddha, Xing Jin only opposes you on the matter of getting married."
Mrs. Song was dissatisfied, "Then you were worried that He Chi didn't want to go on a blind date."
Hearing this, Mrs. He started arguing with her, "It's my business if I'm anxious. I didn't force him to go on a blind date."
"I'm not like you, who brings girls home directly. It's no wonder Xingjin would rather stay in a hotel than go home."
Unable to argue with her, Old Mrs. Song started coughing.
Old Mrs. He was so frightened that she quickly patted her back. "Oh, you are always like this. You can't argue with me even if you can't."
She sighed and said, "How is your forcing Xingjin like this different from how his grandfather forced his father?"
Hearing this, Old Lady Song coughed even more violently.
Old Mrs. He didn't dare to say anything more. She asked Aunt Fang to call Song Xingyu and ask her to come and pick them up.
On the way home, Old Lady Song asked, "Xingyu, if your brothers and sisters really don't want children in the future, are you really willing to let your child take our family name?"
Song Xingyu smiled happily, "Grandma, are you finally letting it go?"
"Will you answer my question first?"
Song Xingyu said indifferently, "Grandma, it's a different era now. As long as it's your own child, it doesn't matter whether the child takes the father's surname or the mother's."
"And I think if the other person really loves me, he won't mind. If He Jin minds this, even if he wants to be with me, I won't be willing to be with him."
Old Madam Song asked again, "Does that boy like you? If he really likes you, why would he wait until now?"
Song Xingyu giggled and said, "Grandma, he actually confessed to me, but He Chi told me to be anxious first and not to worry."
Old Madam Song nodded in agreement, "Yes, your brother He Chi is right."
"In that case, call your brother and ask him to come back."
Song Xingyu happily took out her phone and said, "Okay, I'll call my brother now."
An hour later, Song Xingjin called He Chi who was on his honeymoon.
He asked, "I plan to go find Zhang Qiao. What do I need to do before that?"
He Chi glanced at Jiang Yining who was playing in the water on the beach. Several muscular foreigners approached her to chat.
He walked over quickly and talked to Song Xingjin.
After hanging up the phone, Song Xingjin went to prepare.
At eight o'clock in the evening, Song Xingjin stood outside Zhang Qiao Community and called her.
Zhang Qiao answered with some surprise, "Mr. Song?"
Hearing her voice, Song Xingjin's hand holding the phone tightened unconsciously. He moved his lips and said, "It's me."
"I'm at the gate of your community. I have something important to discuss with you. Would it be convenient for me to come up?"
Just now, Song Xingyu inexplicably sent her a message, saying: "Sister Zhang Qiao, you and my brother must be happy."
She was busy just now and didn't have time to ask Song Xingyu.
At this moment, Zhang Qiao had some guesses in her mind when she heard Song Xingjin say that he had something important to talk to her about.
She suddenly became nervous, "Well... I'm still in the studio."
The senior sister walked up to her without knowing when, and patted her shoulder, "Qiaoqiao, you should go back first, there is always work to do."
Zhang Qiao picked up her bag and said to Song Xingjin on the other end, "I'm going back now. It will probably take me half an hour to get home."
Song Xingjin seemed to chuckle softly, "Don't worry, I'll wait for you no matter how long it takes."
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