Chapter 39 The Female Supporting Character's Mother—The Scumbag's Emotional Past
After the meal, Zhao Kang drove away without hesitation, without any lingering.
In Xinyuan Residential Complex, Zhao Kang parked his car in the basement and took the elevator directly to the fifteenth floor.
He took out his key, opened the door, and immediately saw a beautiful woman lying on the sofa, her arms wrapped around her large pregnant belly, her eyes filled with tears, looking quite pitiful.
Zhao Kang's heart melted instantly. The two gazed at each other deeply, and tears welled up in their eyes and streamed down their faces.
"What's wrong? Is your leg still cramping?" Seeing her tears, Zhao Kang became a little anxious, quickly changed into slippers, and walked briskly towards Xu Wan.
Xu Wan shook her head while crying, choking back sobs as she apologized, "Brother Kang, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to bother you and your wife. I didn't know you went back. My leg was cramping up, it hurt so much, I was so scared, so I could only call you..."
Seeing Xu Wan's frail appearance, Zhao Kang felt even more guilty. He stepped forward, put his arm around Xu Wan's shoulder, and wiped away her tears with his hand, speaking to her as if comforting a child:
"Don't cry, silly boy. Don't say sorry. This is our baby. As the child's father, I have a responsibility to take good care of their mother."
Xu Wan gradually stopped crying, her voice still a little nasal: "It's really not my fault, I..."
Before he could finish speaking, his lips were sealed with hers, and the two embraced each other tightly.
Xu Wan opened her eyes and stared at the man in front of her who was lost in pleasure with his eyes closed. A hint of triumphant satisfaction flashed in her eyes. Noticing that the man's movements were becoming more intense, Xu Wan closed her eyes again and made a gesture as if to push him away.
Zhao Kang felt the oval-shaped pregnant belly pressing against him, and his muddled mind immediately cleared. He reluctantly withdrew from the alluring body.
Xu Wan glanced down at Zhao Kang's body, which was hanging high, then looked up at him again, her voice still carrying the tenderness of intimacy: "I...I'll help you."
Zhao Kang stared at her with wide eyes. Xu Wan waved her hand and pointed to her mouth. Although she didn't say much, they both understood.
Zhao Kang suddenly picked her up with both hands and quickly walked towards the bedroom, his face full of excitement.
Xu Wan glared at him shyly: "You scared me!"
As they walked, Zhao Kang gave her a big kiss: "It's my fault. I'll make sure you're comfortable later to apologize!"
Xu Wan's face turned even redder.
Seeing Xu Wan's current appearance, Zhao Kang was deeply moved, and his thoughts drifted back to the past.
He was born in a remote county town, but his hometown was not very poor. His parents ran a small business, and his family was considered well-off.
At school, Zhao Kang was a prominent figure, with excellent grades, a cheerful personality, good looks, and great interpersonal relationships.
In high school, Zhao Kang was the class monitor and Xu Wan was the academic representative. The two had a somewhat ambiguous relationship. In their senior year, Zhao Kang confessed his feelings to Xu Wan, but she did not agree.
Xu Wan told Zhao Kang that if they could both get into the same university, they should be together.
Zhao Kang agreed.
Zhao Kang is easygoing, while Xu Wan is strong-willed. Her family situation is not good, and she knows that only through studying can she change her fate. She will not allow any unexpected situations to occur.
Failing the college entrance examination was a turning point for the two. Xu Wan did not get into Jiangcheng University, while Zhao Kang was admitted.
Without the financial support of her family, Xu Wan did not choose to repeat her studies and could only go to an ordinary university as her second choice.
The agreement between the two was dropped, and neither of them brought it up again.
During his freshman year, Zhao Kang bumped into Shu Yao on campus. Her exquisite and beautiful appearance instantly captivated him. He began to inquire about Shu Yao and learned that her father was Professor Shu, who taught him economics.
His friends all advised him not to pursue it, saying that it would be very difficult. Although Zhao Kang had a gentle personality, he preferred challenges. Even if others said it was difficult, he was determined to give it a try!
The result was far better than expected. Zhao Kang pursued him openly, and although he was rejected the first time, he was not discouraged and continued to pursue him. To his surprise, he succeeded the second time, which was much simpler than he had imagined.
When he first won her over, Zhao Kang always felt that something was missing, but the sweetness after they became a couple quickly overcame that feeling of incompleteness.
Shu Yao's sensible, well-behaved, and understanding qualities made Zhao Kang feel very comfortable at first. However, as their relationship progressed, that sense of lack resurfaced in Zhao Kang's heart, and he could clearly feel the change in his emotions.
But looking at his girlfriend who was completely devoted to him, and thinking about her father, he just couldn't bring himself to say the words "break up."
During his junior year, Zhao Kang wanted to start an e-commerce business. He shared his entrepreneurial ideas with Professor Shu, who affirmed them. Shu Jianghai appreciated Zhao Kang's ideas and introduced him to his network, hoping to help him avoid some detours.
As their business flourished, Zhao Kang threw himself into it wholeheartedly. Shu Yao, being more sensible, stopped clinging to him, but she still frequently ordered takeout online and had it delivered to him. She also often checked in on him via her phone. Whenever she had free time, she would go to see Zhao Kang.
During the summer break of his junior year, some of his high school classmates suggested a reunion. As the class monitor, Zhao Kang naturally agreed and took on the role of organizer. It was there that he and Xu Wan met again.
Three years later, both of them had changed quite a bit. It was on that day that Zhao Kang learned that Xu Wan had dropped out of college in her second year due to family reasons and was currently working part-time at a milk tea shop in Jiangcheng.
Xu Wan has been working for a year now, and she dresses very fashionably. With her perfect makeup, Zhao Kang's heart pounded wildly, as if he had returned to his high school days.
Everyone talked about their current situation. Zhao Kang said with great enthusiasm that he was starting his own business. His high school classmates knew that he had a small company and that he had a girlfriend whose father was a professor. Everyone envied him.
This made Zhao Kang feel extremely satisfied.
But seeing that Xu Wan's expression didn't change when he mentioned having a girlfriend, Zhao Kang felt a little uneasy.
Before the gathering ended, everyone joined a group chat, saying they would get together again sometime.
That evening, Zhao Kang inexplicably added Xu Wan's contact information from the group chat and invited her to join his company. He explained that he was currently short of a capable secretary, offered generous compensation, and that sometimes he was too busy with school matters to handle company affairs.
Xu Wan agreed without hesitation.
The two had been working together as superior and subordinate for several months. Xu Wan was very capable and could always handle various matters in a timely and effective manner, which made Zhao Kang's life much easier.
As expected, Zhao Kang and Xu Wan's understanding grew stronger and stronger. They socialized together, handled matters big and small together, had lunch together, and so on...
Their relationship grew closer and closer, until one day at a social gathering, they both drank too much and had sex in Xu Wan's rented apartment.
After they regained consciousness, Xu Wan took the initiative to ask to return to their normal friendship, saying that it was just an accident, and Zhao Kang agreed.
Later, Xu Wan discovered she was pregnant. She concealed her pregnancy and chose to resign. Zhao Kang was unwilling but had no choice; she was very insistent.
When Xu Wan was four months pregnant, Zhao Kang discovered the truth behind her departure. He decided to break up with Shu Yao and then propose to Xu Wan. But as fate would have it, Shu Yao was also one month pregnant at this time. Shu Jianghai and his wife found out and decided to let the two get married.
Zhao Kang had no choice but to get married.
He still chose to go to Xu Wan, and with tears in his eyes, he confessed his feelings to her. He also said that because of the company, he had to get married. He said he would take good care of her, and that he would find a way to get a divorce once the company grew stronger. He talked about their future together.
Xu Wan also cried. She said she had liked Zhao Kang since high school and that Zhao Kang was her only hope in life. She said she wanted to be with him and that she wouldn't disturb Zhao Kang and his wife's life. She just wanted to stay by Zhao Kang's side and asked for nothing more.
Finally, the two embraced tightly, moved by their love.
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