"I understand, I'll talk to her." Zhan Jingting patted her head. "Once we find Jiang Cheng and our other child, I'll let my mom go back to her own house, and Tangtang will naturally move out with her."
Qiao Wanwan asked, puzzled, "Does your mother like her that much?"
Zhan Jingting led the girl to the sofa and sat down. "Back then, my father passed away, and I often had relapses. My mother was overwhelmed with grief and stress, which led to depression. Once, she was in a daze and accidentally took too many sleeping pills, almost causing a serious accident."
"Later, my maternal grandfather was worried, so he sent Tangtang over. Tangtang was well-behaved, sensible and considerate, which comforted my mother's heart, and her health gradually improved."
“Wanwan, as you know, I’m introverted and have never been close to my mother. In a way, Tangtang has fulfilled my filial duty for me, so from childhood to adulthood, I have indeed been able to grant my cousin’s every request.”
"She's a girl, and what she wants isn't right. It's just buying her some jewelry she likes during holidays, which isn't much to me."
Qiao Wanwan nodded, "If you put it that way, I can understand to some extent. Your mother is also my mother, and I will be filial to her, but there must be a bottom line in everything."
"I understand." Zhan Jingting hugged her. "Mrs. Zhan is jealous. From now on, not even a female mosquito can be near me."
Qiao Wanwan laughed heartily, "I'm not that petty, but I have eyes to see and a heart to feel. If she makes me uncomfortable, don't blame me for making her uncomfortable too. Even if she's my mother, I won't give her any face."
"Of course I know your temper, I'll handle it."
......
While Qiao Wanwan was tidying up the room, Zhan Jingting went to the study.
A moment later, there was a knock on the study door.
Zhan Jingting said calmly, "Come in."
Ruan Tang walked in with a smile, holding a cup of coffee in her hand. "Brother Jingting, I made you some coffee, no milk and no sugar. Try it and see if it tastes the same as before."
Zhan Jingting glanced at it and said, "Wanwan asked me to add milk to reduce the harm to her stomach."
Ruan Tang was taken aback. "This has always been your habit. How can you change it so easily? Your sister-in-law is being too domineering..."
"I've already changed it."
Ruan Tang: "......"
"Then I'll go add some milk for you."
"No need, Ruan Tang, please sit down. I have something to ask you."
Ruan Tang was taken aback, then quickly said, "Brother Jingting, you've always called me Tangtang, why are you suddenly calling me by my full name? Did I do something wrong?"
"Please sit down."
Ruan Tang sat down opposite him.
Zhan Jingting didn't answer her question, but instead asked directly, "That night at the hotel entrance, after I had a seizure and fainted, did you hold me?"
Ruan Tang frowned. "Did your sister-in-law tell you?"
"You just need to answer me."
"Yes, you fainted. I was worried you would fall, so I carried you."
“I checked the dashcam footage. If you were worried I would fall, you could have supported me, but you shouldn’t have hugged me like that. No wonder Wanwan was angry when she saw it,” Zhan Jingting said calmly. “Ruan Tang, you are a girl, so you naturally understand your sister-in-law’s thoughts better. Therefore, you must be mindful of boundaries when you interact with me in the future.”
Ruan Tang looked aggrieved. "Brother Jingting, I didn't mean to. You had a seizure and fainted, how could I not be worried? I'm a girl, and I felt vulnerable and helpless at the time, and I felt sorry for you, so I couldn't help but hug you. We're like brother and sister, your wife is making a mountain out of a molehill, actually calling you to scold me..."
Zhan Jingting frowned slightly. "What do you mean by making a mountain out of a molehill? Ruan Tang, if that's what you think, then you're really being unreasonable."
Ruan Tang was on the verge of tears. "You called me by my full name, so you're angry with me? Is it really that big of a deal over such a small thing?"
Zhan Jingting looked displeased. "You still feel wronged? It seems you really don't think you've done anything wrong. Go back to your room and reflect on your actions. Come back and tell me when you've reflected clearly."
"Also, whether I call you Tangtang or Ruan Tang, it's just a name to me. As long as you remain well-behaved and sensible, my attitude towards you will not change. But now that I'm married, you must have a sense of boundaries and know your place."
“This is my and Wanwan’s home. Wanwan is the lady of the house. Even my mother is only a half-guest, let alone you.”
Ruan Tang bit her lower lip tightly, looking pitiful and heartbreaking.
Zhan Jingting looked away and continued to focus on the computer. "Go out and go back to your room to think it over."
Helpless, Ruan Tang could only obediently reply, "Yes."
......
Qiao Wanwan didn't sleep well last night, so she took a nap in the afternoon. When she woke up, it was already evening.
After she finished washing up, she went downstairs and saw Ruan Wanyi playing with Eleven in the living room.
Qiao Wanwan hesitated for a moment, then quickly stepped forward to greet her, "Mom."
"Wanwan's awake?" Ruan Wanyi said with a smile. "Come, sit down."
“Mm.” Qiao Wanwan sat down next to her.
"Wanwan, everyone was upset when you went missing during the National Day holiday, and Mommy wasn't nice to you either. Please don't be angry with Mommy, okay?"
Qiao Wanwan smiled and said, "Mom, my attitude wasn't good either. I apologize to you."
"Then let's put aside our past grievances and never talk about these things again."
"Um."
Ruan Wanyi was overjoyed, "Now that Shiyi is back safely, we've made up, and Tangtang is here too, it's wonderful!"
Qiao Wanwan smiled but didn't say anything.
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