Xu Qingning quickly found him in her memory.
Yang Zhibin was a year older than her. He had pursued her when they were in high school, but she rejected him.
At that time, Xu Qingning's eyes were only on Xiao Tingshen, and she couldn't see any other men.
Actually, these things are normal. The original owner was good-looking and young, so it's not surprising that she had several suitors.
"Hello, cousin." Xu Qingning greeted him generously. She and Yang Zhibin didn't have much of a romantic entanglement. He had pursued her, but she had rejected him, and that was the end of it.
"Hello." Yang Zhibin looked at her still bright and beautiful face, glanced at her slightly protruding belly, and quickly looked away, feeling a mix of emotions.
After graduating from high school, everyone went their separate ways. When they met again, the girl he had liked had become his cousin's wife.
When Zhao Jingyu got married, he was working in the countryside and couldn't come back to attend the wedding. He only heard that his wife was pregnant, so he hurriedly got married.
He never dreamed that Zhao Jingyu's wife would be Xu Qingning.
He had originally planned to inquire about her after he settled down...
"Have you known each other before?" Zhao Lei noticed that Yang Zhibin's question sounded a bit off, as if it wasn't the first time he had met Xu Qingning.
Before Yang Zhibin could speak, Xu Qingning answered first: "Yes, we are alumni."
She glanced at Zhao Lianxiang, called out "Auntie," and went back to her room on her own.
Yang Zhibin did pursue Xu Qingning, but this is a hidden plot point that the author glosses over. Yang Zhibin's character is that of a warm-hearted man, used to contrast with Gao Yang.
In the original story, Xu Qingning's romantic storyline is as follows: she looks down on the ordinary Yang Zhibin and likes the male lead, Xiao Tingshen.
Then Xiao Tingshen looked down on her. After being tricked by Tang Wenya, she became pregnant with Zhao Jingyu's child. After having an abortion and going to the countryside, she remained incorrigible and even fantasized about marrying a high-ranking official's son like Gao Yang.
Gao Yang learned from Tang Wenya that she had had an abortion, so naturally he didn't want her and quickly married a girl of equal social standing.
Xu Qingning suffered repeated setbacks, which led her to seek revenge on the female lead, Tang Wenya. However, she was slapped in the face by the male and female leads and died before the finale.
Before she died, she mocked herself, saying that if she had followed Yang Zhibin, things wouldn't have ended this way.
To highlight Xu Qingning's poor judgment in judging people, the author gave Yang Zhibin a bright future: a successful career, marriage, children, and a happy life.
Tang Wenya knew that Yang Zhibin had pursued Xu Qingning and had even mocked her, saying that she was always looking for something better, overestimating herself, and indulging in wishful thinking.
After returning to her room, Xu Qingning took off her shoes, got into bed, and lay down to sleep. Nothing in the world could stop her from taking a nap, especially since she had just gone to the company to answer the phone and go up and down the stairs, which was quite tiring.
Zhao Jingwen didn't have as many thoughts as Zhao Lei. He took a small stool and chatted with Yang Zhibin about factory matters. He had only been in the city for less than half a month and hadn't had time to contact his relatives yet.
Yang Zhibin had only recently returned to the city. He heard from Zhao Lianxiang that Zhao Jingyu had gotten into trouble, so he took the time to come and visit. If relatives don't even care about things like this, they'll drift apart in the future.
When Zhao Lianxiang heard about Zhao Jingyu's situation, she shed a few tears at home. No matter what, Zhao Jingyu was her nephew. Although they didn't see each other often, as an elder, she was still very saddened to hear such tragic news.
"It's nothing, he's fine," Zhao Futang said to his sister in a relaxed tone. "It's just that there are a lot of rumors going around. We just went to the company to answer a phone call, but he'll be back soon."
"That's good." Zhao Lianxiang patted her chest and said, "I couldn't sleep for several nights after hearing about this. Jingyu has a wife and children now, he can't afford to do something like this."
"Auntie, don't worry, I just spoke to Jingyu, and he's really fine." Zhao Lei sat down next to Zhao Lianxiang and nudged Yang Zhibin. "Brother, you didn't even tell me you were coming back to the city. I didn't even know you were back."
"I've been busy since I got back, so I haven't had a chance to talk to you." Yang Zhibin turned to look at Zhao Lei, then turned back to continue chatting with Zhao Jingwen. "When our company has any openings, I'll keep an eye out and try to get my second brother back as soon as possible."
"Brother, if there are any extra spots, just let me know, and I'll let Yucheng go too." The machinery factory is a well-known good company in Jiaodong City, with high salaries and good benefits, and she really wanted Li Yucheng to go as well.
"Okay, I'll keep an eye on it," Yang Zhibin replied casually.
Zhao Jingwen glanced at Zhao Lei impatiently. They were chatting; why was she interrupting?
Zhao Lei noticed his gaze and said indignantly, "Big brother, I asked my brother to help Yu Cheng find a job, not you. Why are you looking at me like that?"
"What did I look at you like that?" Zhao Jingwen said impatiently. "Don't cause trouble. Zhibin and I are chatting. Go find somewhere cool to stay."
"This is my brother's house, not yours. What right do you have to kick me out?" Zhao Lei was furious. "Jing Yu called, and you didn't even say a word to him or show any concern for him. What are you acting like now?"
"Leilei, let's talk this out. What are you doing?" Zhao Futang stopped her, his face darkening. "If you want to fight, go outside. Don't yell at me like that."
"Leilei, go back inside." Yang Yuelan also came over to mediate the fight. Zhao Lei stood up angrily and went inside. She knew that her parents, brother and sister-in-law did not treat her as family.
Even her aunt's family treated her like an outsider.
If she hadn't run into him today, she wouldn't have known that Yang Zhibin had returned to the city, and her aunt hadn't told her either.
"Leilei, don't argue with your older brother. If he can help, he will." Yang Yuelan pulled her to sit on the kang (a heated brick bed). "Your father and I are also keeping an eye out. If we find someone suitable, we'll let you know."
"Hmph, you only care about your sons, not us?" Zhao Lei sneered. "As soon as I came in, I saw the crib my dad made. Jingyu's child hasn't even been born yet, and you've already prepared the crib. My Yanyan is almost a year old, and I haven't seen you, as her grandparents, make her one."
"Back then, we were in the countryside..." Yang Yuelan was speechless for a moment. She admitted that when her granddaughter was born, they really didn't think about making a crib for her.
"So what if we're in the countryside?" Zhao Lei knew Yang Yuelan would say that, and her heart sank. "Anyway, my older brothers' kids all have them, my younger brother's kids all have them, but we don't. You're just being biased."
Yang Yuelan fell silent.
After a moment of silence, she said, "How about I talk to your dad later and ask him to make another small bed for you?"
“I think that little bed outside is quite nice. Why don’t you give it to me and make a new one?” Zhao Lei said without any hesitation. “I took a liking to that little bed as soon as I came in.”
Xu Qingning was still half asleep when she heard Zhao Lei say that. She immediately sat up, wide awake. She would never allow Zhao Lei to touch her child's crib.
“No, that won’t do. This crib was designed by your sister-in-law herself, and it’s specially made for babies,” Yang Yuelan said hurriedly. “Yanyan is almost a year old, and it’s not suitable for her to use this.”
Hearing Yang Yuelan say this, Xu Qingning lay down again.
She doesn't care about Zhao Lei's relationship with her parents; anyway, no one can touch her child's bed.
"I knew you wouldn't let me go." Zhao Lei stood up angrily. "I'm leaving, I won't be in your way anymore."
Zhao Futang was in a good mood and invited Zhao Lianxiang and Yang Zhibin to stay for dinner, saying that he hadn't seen Yang Zhibin for several years.
Zhao Lianxiang and Yang Zhibin readily agreed.
As they were chatting, Zhao Lei came out of the house expressionlessly, pushed her bicycle, and left.
"Leilei, have some food before you leave." Zhao Futang urged her to stay. "Your aunt and your brothers are also staying for dinner."
"No, you all eat!" Zhao Lei got angrier and angrier, almost crying. Yang Yuelan followed her out awkwardly and said in a conciliatory tone, "Leilei, we'll make another small bed for you."
Zhao Jingwen and Yang Zhibin exchanged a glance, then looked at the small bed placed against the wall.
Does she want this little bed?
Really?
"Leilei, you can just talk to your parents properly." Zhao Lianxiang knew that Zhao Lei was angry. Hearing Yang Yuelan say this, she turned her head to look at the small bed and understood. "She keeps complaining that you don't treat her like family. You two, you know to make a small bed for your grandson, but don't you know to make one for your grandson-in-law too?"
Thank you Jiayouni for the monthly pass.
?
Second watch.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com