Chapter 785 Isolated and helpless
Zhao Yun'er's expression froze instantly. She hadn't expected Zhao Zhenzhen to tell Dou Hong about this so quickly, and she disliked Dou Hong's immediate characterization of the matter as a misunderstanding.
After stepping out of her comfort zone, Zhao Yun'er also realized that the person in front of her was indeed quite capable of disguising himself in a way that no one could see through his true colors.
At least some things you know are problematic, but you can be easily brainwashed by his few words and linguistic traps, thus losing the initiative.
Just now, in the short time Zhao Yun'er was stunned, Dou Hong had already explained.
"After I got back, I thought about it for a long time, and finally remembered that there really was a homeless person near the small apartment I used to rent. But..."
Before Zhao Yun'er could speak, Zhao Zhenzhen had already taken over the conversation for Dou Hong: "But what?"
"It's just that the homeless man wasn't a very good person."
Zhao Zhenzhen curled her lips and said with a look of disgust, "How good can a homeless person be? If he were capable and had good character, he wouldn't be a homeless person who has hands and feet but does nothing and wanders around aimlessly."
These words struck a chord with Zhao's parents, and Zhao Yun'er's heart skipped a beat as she realized something was wrong.
Sure enough, the next second Dou Hong said with difficulty, "I'm not one to gossip behind people's backs, it's just that this vagrant..."
Dou Hong paused deliberately at this point, sighed, and said, "The apartments I rented before were called apartments, but in reality, most of them were old houses slated for demolition. The buildings were old, and the security and other conditions in the neighborhood were not very good, so the rent was relatively low. The people living there were all sorts of people, a real mixed bag, which led to some unpleasant things often happening in that area."
Dou Hong had only spoken halfway when Zhao Zhenzhen couldn't help but interrupt, "Why have you never mentioned this to me before?"
“It’s all in the past, there’s nothing to say anyway.” Dou Hong said, looking up at Zhao Yun’er.
The meaning was self-evident; if Zhao Yun'er hadn't suddenly brought up that homeless man, he wouldn't have specifically brought up these past events.
Under Dou Hong's guidance, everyone's attention immediately focused on Zhao Yun'er.
Zhao Yun'er felt a chill run through her body and realized once again how terrifying this person was. If he wanted to, he could make everyone's thoughts follow him, and the person involved wouldn't even realize it.
“If it really is this homeless man, then it’s not surprising that he would tell you these things, because he and I have had some conflicts.”
Zhao Yun'er's hand tightened, and then she heard Dou Hong say, "This homeless man likes to wander around the neighborhood. At first, some kind people gave him things, but most of the people living there are poor themselves. Where would they get the spare money to give him things every day? Over time, his life became less comfortable than before, and he started to have crooked thoughts."
“There are quite a few single girls who have just graduated and started working in our building. There were one or two times when I was busy late and happened to see this homeless man robbing these girls who were alone in the community, so I couldn’t help but help him out.”
Zhao's parents suddenly realized: "So, this homeless man held a grudge against you because you ruined his plans, which is why he said those things to Yun'er and deliberately slandered you."
Dou Hong didn't rule out the possibility, but sighed and said, "Maybe. This homeless man has never had a good reputation in the neighborhood. If Yun'er doesn't believe me, she can go back and ask around the area to see if I'm lying."
As soon as Dou Hong finished speaking, Zhao Zhenzhen said somewhat angrily, "There's no need to investigate anymore. I believe you. I didn't believe Yun'er when she said it before. I'm spending time with you, not with that homeless man. I know what kind of person you are better than anyone else. How could I believe a homeless man I've never met before instead of you?"
Zhao Yun'er opened her mouth as if to speak, but was interrupted by her parents: "So that's what happened. So Yun'er misunderstood. Don't take it to heart. Yun'er has been well protected by us since she was little, and she is easily swayed by what others say. She doesn't really have a problem with you."
Dou Hong smiled gently and said, "I understand. Yun'er was just worried and confused, and she values Zhenzhen as her older sister. Now that we've talked it out, Uncle and Aunt, don't worry, I'm not angry."
The more Dou Hong said this, the more Zhao's parents thought of him. He was a good person, able to repay evil with kindness despite being questioned by his youngest daughter. He was kind-hearted, broad-minded, and capable of great things.
Zhao Yun'er's expression froze completely. What could she say? The point of this matter wasn't the homeless man at all!
His words merely confirmed her initial suspicions, which is why she suddenly lost her composure and revealed the matter to her sister.
But now, after being rebuked like this by the person in front of her, her family had completely believed his story, and what she said had become utterly unimportant.
Li Guangjun was right. She was indeed too impulsive. Not only did she fail to persuade her sister to be wary of the person in front of her, but she also alerted the enemy and was turned around and blamed by the person in front of her!
Zhao Yun'er was filled with regret and anger, and just as she was wondering how to stop it all, the doorbell suddenly rang outside.
"Who would come over at this time?" Zhao Zhenzhen frowned, not happy that someone would come to disturb her at this moment.
Zhao Yun'er suddenly stood up and said excitedly, "It must be my friend who has arrived."
"Friends? What kind of friends have to come at this time?" Zhao Zhenzhen frowned, somewhat displeased, as she watched Zhao Yun'er's retreating figure.
Mr. and Mrs. Zhao also remembered the friend Zhao Yun'er had mentioned who was coming to "visit" their home today, and suddenly felt a little awkward.
"Don't say that," Dou Hong said with a faint smile, trying to reassure Zhao Zhenzhen. "Maybe they have something urgent to attend to."
"What urgent matter requires you to come see her today?" Dou Hong's attempt to persuade her only made Zhao Zhenzhen angrier.
"I think she did it on purpose. She knew I brought you here today, and she still invited her friends over to make things difficult for us!"
"How could that be? Don't say that, Yun'er will be unhappy if she hears it."
"She's unhappy, and I'm unhappy too! She knows she wronged you, but she didn't even apologize. She has no manners at all. I don't know when she became like this. She's really gone bad!"
The two started arguing in front of Mr. and Mrs. Zhao, making Mr. and Mrs. Zhao's expressions increasingly awkward.
If the person who criticized their youngest daughter was Dou Hong, they would definitely feel uncomfortable even if they didn't say it.
But it was their other daughter who said these words. Dou Hong not only did not agree with his eldest daughter, but also spoke up for his younger daughter. This made it seem like they were judging others by their own petty standards.
(End of this chapter)
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