Chapter 152 Say yes! Say yes!
Jiang Shiyuan froze instantly. "You want me... to attend Banban's parent-teacher conference? Is that appropriate?"
Upon hearing this, Su Xier's face lit up with joy, as if she were getting married herself, her mouth constantly forming the words:
"Say yes! Say yes!"
Over there, Fu Chenzhou smiled gently, "Besides me, there shouldn't be anyone more suitable than you."
"Ah...?" Jiang Shiyuan's heart trembled slightly, and she was a little stunned.
Fu Chenzhou quickly explained, "You took Banban to a parent-child activity before, and the school teachers all know that you are Banban's relative. They won't ask any questions if you go, but if it were someone else, they would ask all sorts of questions, which would be troublesome."
Jiang Shiyuan pondered for a long time, still feeling it was inappropriate, "How about letting Dr. Shen..."
"Um, I have a medical seminar this afternoon, goodbye!" With that, Shen Min slipped away.
“Amin is very busy. Without him, the First Affiliated Hospital of Beijing cannot transfer. The parent-teacher meeting will only last an hour, so it won’t take up too much of your time.”
Fu Chenzhou didn't force her to make a decision. His tone was low and gentle, a stark contrast to Xie Jinghuai's aggressive manner. "There's still time, Miss Jiang can consider it. If you find it difficult, then forget it."
I'll explain to Banban when I get back. We missed it this time, but we won't miss it again next time. I don't think Banban will be angry with his father.
"Mr. Fu, I'll go there."
Jiang Shiyuan took a deep breath and said with a firm resolve, "You've done so much for me, and I don't know how to repay you. Since you need my help, I will help if I can."
Fu Chenzhou breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you, Miss Jiang. I'll have Banban greet you at the school gate."
"Okay, then let Banban know, see you tomorrow."
The man chuckled softly, "Aunt Jiang, see you tomorrow."
As soon as she hung up the phone, Su Xier couldn't suppress the doting smile on her face. "What's going on? I can smell love in the air! I'm so in love~"
Jiang Shiyuan looked at her speechlessly, "What does love taste like? Like sour bamboo shoots? Don't you love snail rice noodles the most?"
"Tch... You always dodge the question when I try to talk to you about something serious."
Su Xier affectionately put her arm around Jiang Shiyuan's shoulder, "Shiyuan, let me tell you, outsiders see things more clearly, I would never misjudge someone. Fu Chenzhou asking you to attend his child's parent-teacher conference, isn't that a subtle way of confessing his feelings to you?"
Look how much he cares about you! He's chosen you, and he wants everyone to see it openly and honestly. When it comes to him and his child, you're the first person he thinks of; he can't wait for you to enter his life. If this isn't love, then I don't understand what is.
Jiang Shiyuan gently lowered her eyelashes, her face gentle and serene, without uttering a word.
"Unlike that bastard Xie, who practically smothered your legitimate wife, and then turned around and paraded hand in hand with Lin the Green Tea, obscuring his status as a married man so he could have more fun outside! He's utterly disgusting, ugh!"
Su Xier's eyes reddened with anger, "Shiyuan, you don't know, during the time you were secretly receiving treatment in the hospital and cut off from the outside world, Xie Jinghuai instigated Shen Zhantang to search for you all over the world."
If he exposed your marital relationship immediately, he could find you quickly. But even knowing your fate was uncertain, he refused to reveal your identity, determined to protect Lin Zhixin's reputation, even at the cost of your life.
I honestly don't know whether to say he's utterly rotten, or just plain, utterly rotten!
"Actually, this is really good."
Jiang Shiyuan wasn't particularly angry or resentful; her expression was indifferent. "I used to dream of standing proudly by his side. But now, I want to leave quietly, as if our five-year marriage had never existed."
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Xie Group.
Xie Jinghuai stood in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window, drinking coffee with a gloomy expression.
Today's coffee seems unusually bitter and hard to swallow.
He suddenly remembered that the coffee Jiang Shi used to brew for him was rich in flavor, slightly acidic, and had a smooth and delicate texture; it was very delicious.
Since Jiang Shiyuan stopped going home, he has never tasted the same flavor again.
He would never have cared about such trivial matters before.
Now, the details about Jiang Shiyuan are gradually becoming clearer in my mind.
"Mr. Xie?"
Han Xu called Xie Jinghuai several times before he came to his senses, turning around with a stern face, "What is it?"
"I've already had the most skilled craftsman in the capital repair the hairpin as you instructed. But that's all I can do; it can't be restored to its original condition." Han Xu placed the box on the table with a sigh.
"Can't things be restored to their original state?"
Xie Jinghuai tugged at his tie in frustration, his jawline tightening. "What a waste!"
Han Xu felt that the president was somewhat impotently furious in this matter.
Just then, the phone vibrated on the table; Lin Zhixin was calling.
Xie Jinghuai suppressed his frustration and answered the phone, "Zhixin, what's wrong?"
"Brother Jinghuai, have you visited your sister in the hospital recently? How is she? Is she feeling better?" Despite the unpleasant experience last time, Lin Zhixin was always gentle and soft-spoken towards him.
Such understanding and forgiveness made Xie Jinghuai feel guilty, and his voice softened a bit:
"You saw it yourself that day, she's fine now. But how have you been lately?"
Lin Zhixin's voice was weak, "It's okay... I just have a little chest pain occasionally."
"Take more rest. As for the R&D department, just do your best."
Xie Jinghuai was extremely demanding of everyone and everything, but Lin Zhixin was exceptionally tolerant and accommodating.
The woman who saved his life held a very important place in his heart.
"Brother Jinghuai, did you give the hairpin to my sister?"
Lin Zhixin's voice was tinged with envy, "Such a wonderful thing, unparalleled in the world, my sister... she must really like it, right?"
Recalling that day when Jiang Shiyuan smashed the hairpin in front of him, Xie Jinghuai felt a lump in his throat and coldly opened his lips:
"She didn't accept it."
"My sister confiscated it? Why?"
Lin Zhixin feigned surprise, "That's a token of your affection, Brother Jinghuai. If it were me... I would be so happy and cherish it for the rest of my life."
"Because she can't distinguish between good and bad, and doesn't know how to appreciate kindness."
Xie Jinghuai sneered coldly, "Fine, there won't be a next time."
Even after going through so much, he still felt guilty and even somewhat remorseful towards Jiang Shiyuan.
But in front of others, he still had to put on that superior attitude and still try to put Jiang Shiyuan down.
Often, men value their ridiculous pride more than their true feelings.
Little did he know that his pride in believing he could control everything was nurtured by Jiang Shiyuan, whom he considered to be in a "lower position," with a heart full of love and affection.
At this moment, Xie Jinghuai still hadn't grasped the meaning—
He was never the one in a superior position in this marriage; he was just a spoiled child in love.
"Brother Jinghuai, my sister must still be angry with you."
Lin Zhixin sighed softly, "After all, such an unfortunate thing happened to my sister, and you didn't find her right away. It's inevitable that she'll feel resentful towards you. Please try to understand her..."
"I understand her? When has she ever understood me? When she was with Fu Chenzhou, did she ever think about my feelings?!" Xie Jinghuai almost roared.
This was the first time he had ever been unable to control his emotions in front of Lin Zhixin because of Jiang Shiyuan.
Perhaps realizing he had lost his composure, Xie Jinghuai adjusted his breathing and asked in a hoarse voice:
"Zhixin, is there anything else?"
"I saw in the parents' group that there's a parent-teacher meeting at school tomorrow afternoon. I figured you're so busy, Jinghuai, it would be inconvenient for you to attend. So, how about I go to school in your place..."
The man interrupted in a deep voice, "No need, I've notified Jiang Shiyuan to attend Tongtong's parent-teacher conference."
Lin Zhixin paused, then tentatively asked, "Will my sister...go?"
"She is Tongtong's biological mother. If she doesn't go, who will?"
“But before, my sister had a lot of trouble at school because of Mr. Fu’s son. Tongtong said that my sister hasn’t come back even once since then, what if…”
“If she doesn’t show up on time tomorrow, then she doesn’t deserve to be Tongtong’s mother.”
Xie Jinghuai's eyes sharpened, becoming as cold as a knife. "There's no need to continue this marriage."
*
The following afternoon.
The parents' meeting is starting in an hour, and students in each class are busy cleaning.
The children were all busy with their own things. Even Fu Yansi, who wasn't in good health, was diligently wiping the windows and doing more work than the other students.
Xie Junheng was the only one standing there, arms crossed, leaning against the wall with an arrogant expression. Occasionally, a classmate carrying a basin of water would pass by him, and he would hurriedly and disgustedly avoid it, afraid that even a drop of dirty water would splash on him.
He was the heir to the Xie family, the young emperor; he couldn't possibly do any of this rough work.
A rabbit's tail follows its father's roots.
"Hey, Xie Junheng, who's coming to your parent-teacher conference today?"
Two male classmates who had disliked him for a long time walked over with wicked grins, mocking and taunting, "Could it be your stepmother?"
Xie Junheng coldly raised his eyes, "What stepmother?"
"That's the woman you participated in the parent-child competition with last time! We all know, she's not your mother, she's someone your father found outside!"
"Your biological mother doesn't want you anymore, and your stepmother is your father's mistress! Tsk tsk tsk~ You're so pitiful!"
"That's right! Xie Junheng, you're about to become the mistress's child, hahaha, how cowardly!"
Children don't care about money or background.
They have their own set of behavioral logic: whoever doesn't fit in or is different from everyone else will become the target of bullying.
Previously, Tongtong and Xingxing were the kings of the class, but now that Xingxing is gone, he is all alone and has become the object of ridicule.
"That's my aunt. She's not a mistress, and she's not someone my dad found outside!"
Xie Junheng's face flushed red with anger, and he clenched his fists tightly. "If you dare to say another bad word about Aunt Xinxin... believe me, I'll break your front teeth?!"
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