Chapter 170 A Sleepless Night of Obsession
When he learned that Zhou Ye and Xie Jianshe had gone to help Xie's daughter with some errands, he panicked even more!
This is something only married couples do.
Has Xiao Ye already positioned herself as Xie Jianshe's wife?
He doesn't want to!
Therefore, he made a decision the moment he learned that Zhou Ye had returned!
He must take Zhou Ye away!
Regardless of whether he's married or not, he has countless ways to establish such a relationship.
As long as Zhou is by his side.
He was the one who initially had feelings for Zhou, so why did it end up being Xie Jianshe?
"Xiao Ye, you rest first, I'll go out and take a look!"
Su Yunzhou didn't actually leave. Instead, he went to the door and spoke quietly to Su Da, his eyes never leaving Zhou Ye!
Zhou Ye's spirit entered the space, dried and combined the necessary medicinal materials, and refined the pills and powders he needed.
Su Da's face was grim: "Sir, he has already called the police! And he has sought help from his comrades in various places."
We need to prepare!
"Okay! Send in more people, and report back immediately if there are any problems!"
"Yes, sir!"
Before leaving, Su Da glanced at the people in the room, a hint of reluctance flashing in his eyes, after all, they were people he had come into contact with.
Why……
He hopes she and her husband can be together happily, and he doesn't want to see the same methods her husband uses on Zhou Ye!
The three days on the train were destined to be a sleepless night!
On the way back, Xie Yanli and Chen Cheng were silent and didn't seem to be in a good state.
"Are you... alright?"
Xie Yanli asked hesitantly.
Chen Cheng rubbed his temples: "Yanli, you need to be prepared about your ex-husband! He will find you one day."
What mindset should you have when facing him?
"My ex-husband...do you mind him a lot?"
Xie Yanli asked nervously.
Chen Cheng pursed his lips and said, "I don't mind him, I only mind your attitude towards him!"
If you truly have no feelings for him, I need you to reject him without hesitation and stay away from him.
If you still have feelings for each other, I will absolutely not get involved!
"No, I have absolutely no regrets about him, really! You have to believe me! All I want now is to live a good life with you."
I just want things to be good for us!
Seeing Xie Yanli's somewhat humble appearance, Chen Cheng had a headache again!
"Yanli, we are equals! You have your own job and children now, you don't need to feel inferior!"
You've just been divorced, that's not your fault!
You must be strong!
Did you know?
Your child needs your strength too!
"What if I'm a bad man? What if I mistreat you and your children after we get married?"
what will you do?
Is it about compromising and making concessions?
Xie Yanli opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say.
Seeing Xie Yanli like this, Chen Cheng felt both annoyed and heartbroken!
Yes, it's precisely because of this kind of personality that I've encountered such unpleasant things. Let's take things one step at a time!
"Yanli, let's take it slow. I will do my best to protect you and the children! But you also need to slowly stand up!"
Okay?
What will you do if I'm not by your side one day?
"Yes, I will try my best!"
Xie Yanli said with a pitiful expression!
Perhaps in her heart, she was a woman who needed to rely on others! In the past, she relied on Zhou Tao, feeling that Zhou Tao was her emotional support!
Even though Zhou Tao didn't do anything.
Even the people who bullied her!
She had the courage to divorce because she had her family backing her, and because she could rely on Xie Jianshe! That's why she got divorced!
This might be the bravest thing she's ever done in her life!
She lived with her parents and had no intention of leaving. If it weren't for the gossip and rumors in the village, she might have relied on her family for the rest of her life!
This has nothing to do with work, and nothing to do with money!
Later, when she started working in the cafeteria, she always felt empty and timid inside, as if something was missing.
Later, she met Chen Cheng. She felt that he was reliable and steady, the kind of man she wanted. If this man could enter her family, she wouldn't be afraid anymore!
But things didn't go as planned.
Zhou Tao eventually found out where she worked; she had come with Wang Guihua.
Wang Guihua arrived by car to tell Xie Yanli about Zhou Ye's kidnapping, hoping she could also do her part!
Moreover, Xie Yanli works at the police station, so keep a close eye on her!
No sooner had Wang Guihua left than Zhou Tao showed up!
"How...how did you know I was here?"
Xie Yanli was shocked.
Zhou Tao saw that he was at the police station and dared not make any rash moves!
All I could do was speak gently, "Yanli, I need to talk to you. Come out with me for a moment!"
Xie Yanli felt embarrassed when she saw everyone looking at her with curious eyes. She said awkwardly, "This is the child's father. I'll go out and see him!"
Upon hearing that he was the child's father, everyone became even more curious!
That look made Xie Yanli feel extremely uncomfortable!
When they reached the door, Xie Yanli's expression turned even worse!
How did you know I was here?
"I don't know. I saw your mother getting into a car and thought it was related to you, so I came along to check it out."
Sure enough, you're in the provincial capital!
Xie Yanli, do you know how much I've suffered?
Your family said that you work in Beijing, so I went to find Xiaohong and asked her for a lot of money before I could go to Beijing!
I came here just to find you!
Do you know what happened to me? I almost didn't make it back!
When she got to the heartbreaking part, Zhou Tao really felt like she was about to break down!
I was scammed out of my money and now I'm starving!
If he hadn't run into the police, he really wouldn't be here today!
It's all for Xie Yanli!
Xie Yanli was stunned for a moment, then looked at Zhou Tao incredulously: "You...you went to Beijing to find me?"
"Yes, although we are divorced, we were husband and wife before, and our feelings for each other are still there."
Yanli, I only realize now that you are the one who is the best to me!
"Yanli, can you forgive me?"
Zhou Tao looked at Xie Yanli expectantly and said more emotionally, "Yanli, I admit, I wasn't human before!"
It was my fault for treating you badly. I thought my parents were right, and I thought they did it for my own good!
I never imagined it would hurt you so deeply!
sorry!
I was wrong!
Yanli, I know you're a good woman! Right after we got married, I used up all your dowry money and even took your job!
You have to act sad!
Even back then, you were still as good to me as ever!
"I'm not human!"
Zhou Tao even shed tears of sadness!
Xie Yanli's eyes were slightly red; wasn't that true?
She had always longed for recognition from others, and she never expected to receive it after her divorce!
"You know that's good. I need to go back to work. You can go now!"
Xie Yanli sniffed and told Zhou Tao to leave, actually she was also afraid that Chen Cheng would see it!
"Yanli, may I see the child?"
Zhou Tao looked at Xie Yanli with hopeful eyes, his gaze filled with emotion!
Xie Yanli hesitated. Chen Cheng worked at the police station, and he would find out about Zhou Tao's arrival sooner or later.
But what if the two of them meet again!
Isn't he overthinking this?
She hesitated...
Zhou Tao said with a wry smile, "Yanli, I know I've put you in a difficult position! But the two children are my own flesh and blood after all, and I miss them so much lately!"
Did you know?
I have nightmares every night! I dream that they don't recognize me, I dream that they've disappeared! Waaah...
I'm so sad!
You're gone, I don't have you anymore, I'll never have you again!
Now, I don't even have children anymore!
I'm so sad!
What's the point of living like this? *Sobbing*
It was truly rare to see Zhou Tao so upset, and Xie Yanli felt terrible for her too!
Don't think like that!
"Why can't I think like that? You don't know, Xiao Hong said she divorced Fang Cheng, but it's all a lie."
Now the family doesn't care anymore!
They even ruined my job, and now I have nothing left!
Mom got sick from all the anger!
I'm finished. What else can I do?
"Waaah..."
Xie Yanli looked somewhat at a loss. She had always been the one being bullied by them, and now that she suddenly saw them being bullied as well, she didn't know what to do.
She thought that Zhou Tao was, after all, the children's father, and if he was not doing well, the children would also be sad.
"Well... why don't you look after the children for a while? I'm quite busy here, and I just had some things to take care of at home, so I can't look after you!"
"Leave after you've seen the child!"
Xie Yanli still cares about Zhou Ye. Zhou Ye is so good to her, so she still has to pay attention to him.
I wonder how Xiaoye is doing now.
Why……
Good people always have so many troubles!
Zhou Tao lowered his head and said softly, "Does this mean I don't even have the chance to have a meal with the children anymore?"
I have nothing left!
All I want to do right now is see the children! Is that okay?
"Yanli, you're a good person and a good mother. Can I see the children?"
Zhou Tao's words were so pitiful that Xie Yanli felt compassion for her!
"Alright, I'm busy right now. Just sit in the cafeteria and don't wander around. This is a police station!"
I'll pick DouDou up around noon!
But Dian Dian is still at kindergarten and won't be picked up until the evening! You can only have dinner with Dou Dou.
Does Zhou Tao care who she eats with?
He didn't care at all! He only cared whether Xie Yanli was there or not.
Now he has nothing left but Xie Yanli!
If we can hold onto Xie Yanli, we'll have everything!
"Okay, Yanli, you go ahead with your work, I won't bother you anymore! I'm going to buy some things for the kids! After all, it's been so long since we last saw each other!"
The children will be upset if we don't bring anything!
"Right?"
Xie Yanli hummed in agreement, noticing that Zhou Tao was still there.
"Weren't you... going to buy something?"
Zhou Tao chuckled and looked at Xie Yanli, but Xie Yanli assumed that Zhou Tao didn't know what to buy, so she relaxed a little and said, "Don't worry about buying it, Dou Dou isn't a picky eater."
Just then, someone called her, so she hurried back! Zhou Tao, standing at the door, was filled with anger and speechlessness!
so?
I said I was going to buy something, and now you really expect me to buy it? And you won't even give me any money?
Xie Yanli is becoming more and more immature!
He spat and turned to leave!
When I arrived at the nearby supply and marketing cooperative, everything I saw was expensive.
"Comrade, what would you like to order?"
"Hmm... what does that little kid like to eat?"
The sales clerk glanced at him, raised an eyebrow, and said, "Comrade, look over here. Milk biscuits and White Rabbit milk candy are things that children love to eat."
Oh, our new soft drinks are back, they're the kids' favorite, but they're a bit pricey!
"Tch... Forget about the high prices, tell me something cheaper!"
"Forehead……"
The sales clerk gave her a disdainful look; she was being stingy even when buying something for her child.
"These fruit candies are cheap; you can buy a lot for just one cent!"
"What? One cent? How can it be so expensive?"
Zhou Tao stared wide-eyed at the sales clerk, as if the clerk were a robber.
The salesperson was speechless...
Is one cent still expensive?
He rolled his eyes and said, "Buy it or don't, if you're not buying, get out!"
"Hey, how can you talk like that?"
"How dare you talk like that? There's a police station nearby. If you dare cause trouble, I'll call the police!"
Arrest you!
"Heh... I'm not afraid of you. My wife works at the police station. Go ahead and go!"
The sales clerk's expression changed.
"I have some crushed cookies left, do you want some? No coupon needed, you can buy a bag for a dime!"
The salesperson finally relented!
Although Zhou Tao was reluctant, looking at that big bag of cookies, she felt it was still worth it!
It seems this police station is doing a good job!
At the very least, it looks quite impressive when you take it out!
or?
Tsk... I wonder how much he can earn in a month.
"Okay, take this one!"
After he left, the saleswoman spat and said, "So you're from the police station? How can you be so stingy? It's shameful!"
Don't come here again!
Zhou Tao, holding the cookies, walked into the cafeteria with a big smile!
It wasn't lunchtime yet, and there were no people eating in the cafeteria; it was full of staff!
The older woman looked at Zhou Tao curiously and asked, "Yanli, is this your ex-husband?"
"Yes!" Xie Yanli said, a little embarrassed.
The older woman was puzzled: "Why is your ex-husband looking for you? He's not here to ask for money, is he? You can't be so naive!"
Your ex-husband doesn't seem like a good person!
Xie Yanli smiled and said, "I know, Auntie! He's just a bit of a troublemaker. He's here to see the kids."
They said they were buying some food for the kids, and I think they were really sincere!
"You mustn't be fooled! By the way, does Comrade Chen know? Shouldn't you tell him, so people don't misunderstand!"
I think you guys are doing quite well!
The older woman reminded her.
Xie Yanli thought about it and agreed!
"Okay, I'll go tell them! Thanks, ma'am!"
"It's nothing, I just felt that you're all young and I was afraid you might misunderstand!"
"Um!"
Xie Yanli tidied herself up and went out to find Chen Cheng.
"Chen Cheng, um... I need to talk to you about something!"
"What is it?"
Chen Cheng found it strange that Yanli had never contacted him while she was at work.
"Here's the thing, Zhou Tao just arrived. He said he wanted to see the children and have a meal with them!"
I'm letting you know in advance, so please don't mind!
Although Chen Cheng was somewhat surprised, he could still accept it!
"Okay, I understand! Do you need me to leave at lunchtime? I can eat out!"
Xie Yanli shook her head: "No need! It's not necessary. He just wanted to see the child! I was afraid you'd overthink it!"
"It's okay, I won't overthink it!"
Chen Cheng was still touched. This showed that Xie Yanli valued his feelings, and he was very gratified!
I wish them a bright future!
When Xie Yanli arrived in the kitchen, the older woman asked her questions again.
"Don't worry, Auntie, I've already spoken to Chen Cheng, and he doesn't mind!"
"That's good! Hehe... I'm off to get busy!"
The food is ready, and Xie Yanli is going to pick up the children!
"Zhou Tao, are you going to pick up the child?"
Zhou Tao was eating a cookie when she exclaimed, "Pick up the kids? You can go by yourself! It's tiring! I'm starving!"
"I have no strength!"
Only then did Xie Yanli notice the cookies in Zhou Tao's hand; although the bag was quite large, they were all broken.
"You...you bought the child crushed cookies?"
Zhou Tao said matter-of-factly, "Yanli, although these are just crushed cookies, they are still a token of my appreciation."
It's cheap! But it tastes the same.
Look, this piece is so big, it's almost as big as a whole piece!
What a bargain!
That's how life is! I used to be bad at managing money, didn't I? Now I am! I'm thrifty and good at managing a household! Right?
Xie Yanli was speechless!
Okay!
It's much better than before!
Since he's not going, I'll go myself!
After picking up her child, Xie Yanli hesitated for a moment on the way home before saying, "Dou Dou, I have something to tell you!"
"What's wrong, Mom?"
DouDou is like a little adult!
Xie Yanli smiled and said, "Dou Dou, your father has come to see you!"
"What?"
DouDou paused!
Looking at her mother's smiling face, she asked incredulously, "Mom, you're so happy that Dad came to see me?"
"Um...aren't you happy?"
Xie Yanli asked in surprise.
DouDou looked at Xie Yanli and sighed speechlessly: "Mom, you really have forgotten the pain once the wound has healed! Have you forgotten how Dad treated you?"
You shouldn't hold a grudge against him all the time, but at least remember how bad he was.
At the very least, you should remember how he schemed against you, right?
Xie Yanli was stunned for a moment.
"We're already divorced! He can't scheme against me now, can he? Besides, he came to see you!"
I even bought you cookies!
"Buy it for me?"
DouDou looked at her mother with a puzzled expression.
Xie Yanli said definitively, "Yes, a whole bagful! I saw it with my own eyes! He is, after all, your father!"
I think your dad still loves you!
We're not related anymore!
But you are related by blood after all!
"mom!"
DouDou interrupted Xie Yanli: "Mom, have you forgotten that he didn't want us when you got divorced!"
He refused to accept our offer!
How could someone like that change?
Xie Yanli didn't know what to say, so she could only laugh awkwardly and say, "Let's go take a look! If he has any bad intentions, let's just ignore him!"
"Alright!"
DouDou said helplessly!
I glanced at Xie Yanli one last time, and I was speechless!
Mom just never learns!
When we arrived at the cafeteria, we saw Zhou Tao!
"dad……"
"Oh, son! Do you miss your dad?"
Zhou Tao looked at Dou Dou and almost couldn't recognize him! Is this child really my son? He's wearing new clothes and his face is all chubby now!
I've gained weight too!
She looks much better; it seems she's doing well living with Xie Yanli.
Looking at myself, I'm so thin I'm unrecognizable!
He sighed, "Son, your mother has raised you well! That's wonderful, Dad is so happy for you!"
DouDou glanced at the bag next to her; it was full of crushed cookies, and only half a bag remained!
I glanced at Xie Yanli!
Xie Yanli's heart skipped a beat. Where...where are the cookies?
It was full just now, but now there's only half a bag left? Looks like Zhou Tao ate it all, and he's angry about it!
"Zhou Tao, isn't this for the child?"
Zhou Tao was a little embarrassed, and then played the victim, saying, "Sigh... I... I was so anxious to find you this morning that I didn't even have time to eat!"
I only ate a little, who knew I'd eat too much!
hehe……
"It's okay, Dad will buy more next time he visits you!"
DouDou didn't care, since her dad definitely wasn't coming to see her anyway!
"Um...don't you have a cafeteria where you can eat? Hurry up and eat, I'm starving!"
DouDou craned her neck and asked, "Mom, can Dad eat here? It seems like people only let us eat here because they feel sorry for us!"
"Is it not good for Dad to eat here?"
Zhou Tao snorted: "You child, how can you be so insensible! I'm your father, what's wrong with having a meal together?"
No one else has said anything yet!
DouDou snorted!
Xie Yanli was embarrassed!
"I...I'll go ask!"
Upon arriving at the kitchen, I saw the person in charge and said apologetically, "Master, is it alright if I have one more person eating today?"
The person in charge had heard about it and was quite lenient: "Okay, but only once today! Otherwise, people will have complaints!"
"Okay, okay! Definitely! Just this once!"
Xie Yanli said happily!
She opened three servings of food and had DouDou bring them over!
Today's meal was the best one of the week!
Zhou Tao also encountered this.
A vegetable and egg soup, braised tofu, and pickled fish! The staple food is millet and white rice!
Zhou Tao's mouth watered when she saw it!
No wonder the child is so chubby! The food is so good and nutritious!
He picked up his rice bowl, forgetting everything else, and started eating heartily! He finished quickly, letting out a satisfied burp…
Seeing Xie Yanli still taking care of Dou Dou's meals was incredibly annoying.
"Yanli, are you not going to eat what's in your bowl? If not, give it to me! I haven't had meat in ages!"
Xie Yanli was still wondering what Zhou Tao was saying when he took the food and started eating!
"Dad, that's Mom's food, don't eat it!"
Zhou Tao glared at him: "How can you talk like that, kid? I'm not full! I've come all this way, and you have the nerve to not let me eat my fill!"
"If you won't let me eat your mother's food, give me yours!"
Xie Yanli said angrily, "Zhou Tao, what are you saying? The child has to go to school this afternoon!"
"Yes, that's why I'm eating yours!"
Zhou Tao immediately revealed his true colors! He even said earnestly, "Yanli, the food in your cafeteria is really good!"
Just because you're doing well yourself doesn't mean you can just ignore everything else.
I don't have a job right now, and I've lost weight, haven't you noticed?
Don't you feel sorry for your own husband?
Xie Yanli put down her chopsticks: "Zhou Tao, we're already divorced! Don't say things that could cause misunderstandings!"
Besides, didn't you find a woman yourself?
Make her feel sorry for you!
"You... I already told you I've been scammed, I have nothing left! You still don't believe me? I really only have you and the child left!"
Are you a snob who only cares about money and wealth? You're only looking down on me now that we're divorced.
You're looking down on me now that my family is broke?
"You only like rich men?"
Zhou Tao's voice was quite loud, and everyone looked over curiously!
Xie Yanli's face turned red with anger: "I have nothing to do with you! There's no such thing as disliking or not disliking you! Finish your food and leave!"
"I'm not leaving. You have to find a way to get me a job! After all, I'm the father of your child!"
You can't abandon me!
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