Chapter 506 A Refined Young Lady from the Republican Era Gets the Male and Female Protagonists Killed (8)
Upon seeing his home, which was burned beyond recognition, Zhang Jisheng's already impatient expression turned even colder.
"What happened?"
As soon as Zhang's mother is in front of her son, she immediately transforms from the haughty and domineering old lady into a hesitant, fragile, and aggrieved old mother.
“Our house is almost a hundred years old. The internal frame of the house has long been rotten. Even a tiny spark falling to the ground can cause a fire.”
My son, I almost didn't get to see you again!
When Zhang's mother got to the sad part, she couldn't help but wipe away her tears. Seeing this, Zhang Jisheng sighed helplessly and sounded impatient.
"It's good that everyone is safe. A house can be rebuilt if it burns down, so why are you crying?"
"This old house has been passed down through generations of our Zhang family! Although it has fallen into disrepair over the years, it is still the most precious memory in my mother's heart."
"Jisheng, what should I do next? Your Wutong Mansion is quite large, isn't it? Although I didn't want to bother you before, I have no choice but to stay there for a while."
As soon as she finished speaking, Zhang's mother wiped away her tears and looked at Zhang Jisheng.
However, Zhang Jisheng did not respond for a long time.
Zhang's mother's expression grew increasingly pitiful.
“Jisheng, I don’t want to bother you. If it’s really necessary, I’ll have Jinshu buy a small house in the suburbs to live in for now. Once your new house is ready, you can bring me over.”
Zhang's mother offered Zhang Jisheng a way out, and Zhang Jisheng immediately and readily agreed.
“This is a good idea. All the people living over there are military officers. If you move there, you'll inevitably have to entertain them, which will be very annoying.”
It's better to buy a small courtyard house and live comfortably.
Besides, if you go, Jin Shu will definitely come with you. You know our current situation; I'm determined to divorce her. If you hadn't been constantly interfering, the divorce would have been finalized the day I returned.”
Upon hearing this, Zhang's mother's face was filled with heartache.
"I know you've been through a lot these past few days, and I know what you're thinking. Don't worry, once everything's arranged on my end, I'll get you a divorce from her right away!"
The reason why Zhang's mother was reluctant to part with Jin Shu at first was because of her shops in Suzhou.
As for now, all the land deeds and house deeds of the shops have been burned to ashes. In the past, the Jin family might have been able to use their power to take back some of the shops, but now, Jin Shu is just an orphan. Without the land deeds and house deeds, and with the turbulent times and warlord conflicts, it is almost impossible for her to get those shops back from others.
Now that Jin Shu's shops are no longer reliable, Zhang's mother plans to arrange for Zhang Jisheng to divorce her as soon as the house is bought.
The woman her son is currently dating is the most admired negotiation expert by Marshal Liu. She has returned from studying in the United States and has a bright future. She and Zhang Jisheng are a perfect match, complementing each other perfectly.
This is the kind of girl she wants as a daughter-in-law, the kind of person who is worthy of her son.
Zhang's mother had planned everything carefully. Seeing her son's impatience, she whispered words of comfort and persuasion.
"Even if we take a step back and say that you are at a critical moment right now, if that woman really makes a big fuss, it won't be good for your future prospects, and you might even be disliked by Commander Liu."
"After a while, Mother will send her out of BH City and back to her hometown in Suzhou! Once she's gone and can never come back, you can finally marry Hanying in peace."
Although Zhang Jisheng was impatient, he had no choice but to patiently agree.
As for moving to Wutong Mansion, that's absolutely impossible.
The area around Wutong Mansion was inhabited entirely by major generals and foreign guests. General Liu housed all the outstanding generals in the mansion, each with their own room, decorated in the American style, making their living conditions extremely comfortable and pleasant.
Zhang Jisheng was used to living there, so how could he possibly want to go back to this dilapidated old house?
He was even more reluctant to let Zhang's mother and sister move in, since he wasn't the only one living in his house now.
As early as after the proposal, Zhao Hanying moved all her belongings into Zhang Jisheng's room.
Although the two were not married, they were more like newlyweds. They spent their free time in class and after class, they were inseparable and deeply in love.
Everyone in the entire mansion knew that the two of them were already living together as husband and wife.
If Zhang's mother and the others moved over at this time, wouldn't that just be getting in the way?
Moreover, Han Ying had received American-style education on living alone and repeatedly emphasized to herself that she would never live with elderly people or elders in the future.
Foreigners are like this; they move out and live alone after they reach adulthood, and they never let their elders bother them.
Zhang Jisheng understood and respected her decision, so he could only ask his mother to find a solution herself.
Fortunately, Zhang's mother couldn't bear to put her son in a difficult position, so she chose to leave all the troublesome matters to Jin Shu to handle.
"Is Commander Liu busy? If he is, then you should go back quickly. There's nothing at home that needs your attention. Go back now and don't waste any time."
Even the biggest problem can't hinder my son's career.
Zhang Jisheng nodded. Since his mother had said so, he immediately got up to leave.
This place irritated him; there was no lively atmosphere at all. Just looking at it reminded him of Jin Shu, who was as rigid and dull as a block of wood, and just looking at her made him feel suffocated.
He was about to close the car door when a hand grabbed the door frame, and then Jin Shu, wearing a lake-blue fitted soft cheongsam, stood directly in front of him.
Zhang Jisheng frowned and looked over with disgust.
Immediately afterwards, a beautiful and delicate face came into view, with skin as white as snow, gentle eyebrows and eyes. The moment she looked up, it was as if a gentle breeze was coming, and her beauty was breathtaking.
Zhang Jisheng paused for a second, then unconsciously glanced at Jin Shu a couple more times.
At first glance, it's like distant, verdant mountains.
My eyes were like a profusion of flowers falling upon them.
Honestly, this was the first time in five years that he had looked at Jin Shu properly.
He suddenly remembered why he had agreed to marry Jin Shu in the first place. It was because when he first saw Jin Shu, he was attracted by her elegant and graceful appearance, which was like a landscape painting.
However, his enlistment in the army was sudden, and during his five years of military service, a vibrant and bright figure suddenly appeared, gradually making him forget the stunning beauty hidden deep in his heart.
Five years later, when they met again in close proximity, a moment of awkwardness flashed in Zhang Jisheng's eyes, and his tone unconsciously became much gentler.
What are you doing here?
"I have something to talk to you about."
The woman's voice was gentle and soothing, like a mountain spring flowing through one's heart.
Zhang Jisheng was reluctant to get entangled with her, but before he could finish, Jin Shu had already sat down opposite him.
"Say what you want now, but let me make this clear: I have absolutely no romantic feelings for you..."
"I know, I've thought it through. You want a divorce, right? I don't like forcing people. If you want a divorce, we can do it today."
When Zhang Jisheng heard this, he could hardly believe his ears.
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