Chapter 364: There is a Naughty Child in the House 1 The little sister versus the big brother, the result is obvious...
Yao Taotao didn't like what Chao Risheng said. What did he mean by "he would be responsible for her?" It made her sound like she was inferior, a weak person.
She was the type who would always bring up any issues directly, so she immediately turned around and looked at Chao Risheng: "What do you think I'm worried about? Worried that the man will run away? Do you think I'm some pitiful little thing who needs a man's protection to have the courage to go on?"
Chao Risheng knew he had said the wrong thing and quickly apologized: "It's my fault. Let me put it another way. If you really are pregnant, I will share the responsibility with you."
"That's more like it!" While it might seem like just a few words, the underlying concepts reflected were vastly different. Yao Taotao reminded him, "Remember this: don't always think of me as someone who needs protection. I'm not a dodder. Only I can be responsible for myself."
"I understand, Taoer. I will definitely correct it." Chao Risheng quickly apologized with a smile.
To be honest, this was not the first time such a thing had happened. At first, he thought she was too sensitive and he himself was a little reluctant, but after spending time together for a long time, she really proved with her actions that she was her own master and no one could interfere in her affairs.
For example, living together was something she initiated when she felt they had developed a strong relationship.
He had proposed it many times before, but she had rejected him every time.
At first he thought that this was her roundabout tactic of repeatedly refusing and declining, but he didn't expect that the three refusals and three declines were not the end. Every time after that, she still ruthlessly rejected him.
He could only give up.
She only agreed on his birthday, but in return, she made a lot of demands, such as taking precautions and not letting her get pregnant.
She wanted to take the initiative into her own hands, just like when they had sex for the first time, she wanted to be the one on top. Even if he didn't know how, she would just try a few different positions to teach him, and then she would still be on top, like a conqueror.
Such a woman is like a bright and colorful fire. Only a man with a strong heart can capture her heart like true gold that is not afraid of fire.
However, after living together, he did relax his guard a bit, and sometimes when talking, he would subconsciously use the traditional perspective of men and women, just like what he said just now, as if pregnancy must be an uneasy and frightening thing for a woman, and she must have the protection of a man.
In fact, it is not.
Her anxiety was actually just that she was worried that she wouldn't be able to balance her studies and having a child. She wasn't worried at all about whether he would run away or abandon her.
To put it bluntly, she is strong enough and he is just the icing on the cake.
This made him feel a little frustrated, but it wasn't obvious and he could still bear it for now.
He smiled and looked at his watch. It was more than twenty minutes past midnight, so the report should be out soon.
He went to the window and asked. The nurse yawned and handed him a test report: "Okay, take it."
Chao Risheng had no experience and didn't understand, so he asked, "Comrade, this result means she's pregnant or not?"
"Didn't you see it says negative? You're not pregnant. It might be irregular menstruation. Go ask the gynecologist." The nurse explained and turned around to get busy.
A trace of loneliness flashed in Chao Risheng's eyes. If she is not pregnant, then Tao'er should be very happy.
But the condom broke, didn't it? How could I not have my period then?
He pushed away the disappointment in his heart and hurried to tell Yao Taotao.
Unexpectedly, Yao Taotao was too lazy to see a doctor. She just knew that as long as she was not pregnant, everything would be fine.
After getting the report card, she can rush back to class.
At lunchtime, I quickly called Yao Zhizhi.
Yao Zhizhi smiled and said, "I told you, you wouldn't be that unlucky. It's most likely the emergency contraceptive pills that caused the menstrual disorder. Before using condoms in the future, check the outer packaging first to make sure it hasn't been punctured or touched during transportation. If you wear it correctly and it's not torn, you definitely won't get pregnant."
Yao Taotao understood and couldn't help but mutter, "You don't know, Chao Risheng wanted to marry me once she got pregnant. I didn't agree. After all, his mother and sister are two unstable factors. I need to investigate further. If it really doesn't work out, at least it won't become a third marriage."
"Well, it's better to be cautious." Yao Zhizhi strongly supported her doing so. After all, she was a divorced person, so it would never be too much for her to be cautious.
Yao Taotao chatted for a while and mentioned Li Xue who lived with Ding Can and the others. Li Xue did not pass the exam this year, but Ding Can and Zhao Maimiao did. Li Xue wanted to back out, so Yao Taotao planned to take time to visit her.
"This is what Ding Can told me after class. Think about it. Do you want me to ask her to come to your house to answer the phone, and you can try to persuade her?"
Yao Zhizhi had no objection: "Okay, let's do it this Sunday. I have a lot of classes today, and I won't be able to take care of it if I come back late."
"Okay." Yao Taotao breathed a sigh of relief. This girl, Li Xue, actually still had a lot of potential. After all, she prepared too hastily for this exam. If she took another try, there would definitely be hope.
On Sunday, Yao Zhizhi called home as promised. Tang Fengyuan opened the gate and waited in the yard.
Li Xue picked up the microphone and burst into tears: "Editor-in-Chief Yao, I'm under too much pressure. Everyone has passed the exam, and I'm the only one left. Why don't I go back to the provincial capital to work?"
"Come over to my place and relax. Wait until you calm down before making a decision, okay?" Yao Zhizhi didn't want to see such a promising young talent become so depressed.
After all, both of them came from poor backgrounds and had terrible childhood and teenage memories. She really felt sympathy for Li Xue.
Li Xue thought for a moment and replied, "Okay, I'll go get the ticket tomorrow. But I might have to trouble you."
"It's not a big deal, come on." Yao Zhizhi said with a smile, "But my two children are very naughty, so you better be prepared."
"It's okay, kid, just be a little more playful and have some fun." Li Xue is now reviewing at home by herself and is almost going crazy from loneliness. Ding Can and Zhao Maimiao live in the school dormitory and only come back on Sundays. She really needs to go to a crowded place to get some fresh air.
When leaving, I happened to see Zhang Wang and his sister coming to Tang Fengyuan to discuss something. Tang Fengyuan smiled and introduced them to each other.
Zhang Wang nodded politely: "So you are Li Xue, I've heard a lot about you."
Li Xue didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Brother Zhang, you're joking. I'm not a big shot."
"No, no, no, you sacrificed your own family for the sake of justice. You are as brave as any man." Zhang Wang sincerely praised this female comrade with a miserable life experience.
Li Xue blushed: "Thank you."
Zhang Wang noticed the dejection on her face and encouraged her, "Don't be discouraged. You're only a dozen points away. If you work harder, you'll be able to pass."
Li Xue looked surprised: "You know about my exam?"
Zhang Wang smiled and said, "Of course. Xiao Qi and I have a very good relationship. Of course, I have heard of his lover's friends."
Li Xue smiled shyly: "Thank you, I will try my best."
Zhang Wang smiled as he watched her go. He turned and asked, "Auntie Tang, Xiao Qi called me and asked me to open a consulting firm, essentially a private investigator. I'd like to know if there are any current policy obstacles to this, and what procedures are required?"
Tang Fengyuan was not surprised, because Changxiao had long ago asked Zhang Wang to secretly help her keep an eye on some restless people around her.
In the past two years, Chang Xiao and his wife went to college and were not in Yicheng. There were several cases where Zhang Wang helped provide clues.
Now that the policy has been relaxed and individual economy is encouraged, it is indeed the right time for Chang Xiao to let Zhang Wang open a law firm. He can also take on some private work to earn some extra money when he is free.
However, she did need to ask about policy matters, so she smiled and said, "No rush, right? You can find a shop first, and I'll ask someone about the procedures."
Zhang Wang smiled and said, "Okay, I'll leave it to you. If you can really do it, I'll quit my job as a security guard."
Tang Fengyuan sighed silently: "My child, you are not a child anymore. Are you really planning to live with your sister like this forever? Don't you want to consider finding a partner?"
Zhang Wang shook his head. "Auntie, what if I start dating and the other party can't tolerate my younger sister? Forget it."
"I think Li Xue is a good person." Tang Fengyuan couldn't bear to see two good children alone, and really wanted to bring them together.
Zhang Wang didn't refuse directly this time. After a moment's thought, he said, "Wait a minute. Let her study hard first and take the test again next year. I'm not in a rush."
Tang Fengyuan thought this was a good idea and said with a smile, "You think this girl is pretty good too, right?"
Zhang Wang said frankly, "I'm not sure, but she herself has experienced the hardships of living under someone else's roof, so she shouldn't treat my sister badly, right? But there's no rush. I'll find a profitable business first. Even if I really want to be with her, I still have to be able to support the family, right?"
"Okay, your words are enough." Tang Fengyuan was very pleased. In two years, Chang Xiao and the others would come back, and by then it would be easy for Zhang Wang to make money. She still had confidence in her son and would definitely not let Zhang Wang suffer any loss.
Anyway, it’s good that there’s hope.
*
When Li Xue arrived in Beidu, it had just rained heavily. The streets were covered with fallen leaves, the autumn wind was bleak, and pedestrians were everywhere, wrapped tightly in coats and walking with their heads down.
Because she had been there once, Li Xue knew the place. Besides, Yao Zhizhi was at school and didn't have time to pick her up, so she came here by herself.
It was the afternoon school dismissal time, and the alley was filled with the sounds of children chasing and playing, and the air was full of the atmosphere of life.
As Li Xue walked, the corners of her mouth lifted uncontrollably. It was wonderful to have a carefree childhood. Although she didn't have one, seeing other children so happy, she could also feel the power of that innocence.
As expected, humans are social animals. When they are alone, they feel self-pitying and depressed, but when they are in a crowded place, they become cheerful.
No additional comfort or reassurance is even needed.
Maybe she should also get married, have her own home, have her own daughter, and raise her as her own child again.
In that case, she would feel more at ease, right?
But... I'd better try taking the exam again. If I really fail, I can consider starting a family later.
When they arrived at the gate of the courtyard, Xiaoyueliang was leading a group of children, catching centipedes, stink bugs, and several strange-looking beetles, and they rushed out from the alley behind her.
Because they were running fast, two children bumped into Li Xue, causing her to scream and stagger, almost falling.
Fortunately, Xiaoyue reacted quickly and turned around to help her.
Seeing that it was Aunt Li Xue who had been here before, Xiao Yueliang immediately greeted her with a smile: "Hello, Aunt Li, my mother hasn't finished school yet, come in and have a cup of tea first."
Li Xue naturally accepted the offer, and when she entered the yard, she saw Yao Jingzong sawing wood for the child. She couldn't help but go over and ask, "Uncle Yao, what are you doing?"
"Make an insect observation box." Yao Jingzong was sweating profusely. Even though it was autumn, his clothes got soaked as soon as he started doing carpentry work.
Li Xue had never seen an observation box before and was very curious. She quickly handed over a towel and said, "Wipe it off. It's windy, don't catch a cold."
Yao Jingzong took the towel with a smile, wiped it and put it around his neck, like an old man from northern Shaanxi, and continued to get busy.
Li Xue didn't want to do nothing, so she helped to sort out the scattered wood in the yard.
While I was busy, Little Star came back from the neighbor's house, followed by a large group of children.
It was lively now. The little sister brought a dozen children to tinker with the microscope, and the big brother also brought a dozen children to hatch chicks.
The yard was so small that it quickly became crowded.
Li Xue took a look and couldn't help laughing. It was really interesting that two groups of children started quarreling over a wooden box.
In the end, both sides pushed out their own boss.
Li Xue guessed what the result would be without even watching the little sister versus the big brother.
Sure enough, before Little Moon could speak, Little Star admitted defeat: "Forget it, let my sister use it first. Come on, I'll take you to eat candy."
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