Chapter 154 Relying on External Forces
So, she began to have a deeper idea.
With the help of external forces.
She went directly to Huang Chuanzhen, intending to collaborate with him.
Huang Chuanzhen liked this daughter-in-law quite a bit.
Pan Yun is intelligent, articulate, and knows how to respect her elders.
After spending more time together, the two became closer than before.
Huang Chuanzhen was afraid that her son would be lonely, and she also hoped that there would be more liveliness and warmth in the home.
Therefore, they took special care of Pan Yun.
At this moment, Pan Yun's request struck a nerve with the worry that had been lurking in her heart.
Guo Zhenyi is not young anymore.
If you find a spouse who doesn't care about the family, how can you live a peaceful life in the future?
After Pan Yun did those things, Huang Chuanzhen couldn't sit still any longer.
So she arranged to meet Zhou Haiqing at a teahouse near the neighborhood.
Zhou Haiqing has always respected Huang Chuanzhen.
After all, she is Guo Zhenyi's mother.
As an elder, he showed no lack of courtesy.
He greeted her as soon as he entered and even pulled out a chair for her.
Such thoughtful details should have been comforting.
But as soon as Huang Chuanzhen saw Zhou Haiqing, she started to grumble to herself, picking and choosing.
She always felt that he was too honest, even somewhat cowardly.
If the mother-in-law marries into the family and disrupts the peace, won't the son suffer?
But then he remembered the purpose of his visit and held back from saying much.
"I've come to see you today because I have something to say."
Huang Chuanzhen did not speak directly.
She raised her eyes and looked directly at Zhou Haiqing.
"I'm not necessarily against your mother and my son planning to be together."
“But my son is a good catch and has a busy job. If your mother really wants to continue this relationship, she has to take good care of him, right? Feelings are feelings, but life is about the practicalities of living together. Isn’t the point of finding a partner to keep each other company? You’re already so old, don’t just focus on your career.”
She spoke earnestly, as if considering the interests of both parties, but every word she uttered was actually a veiled implication.
Zhou Shufen is too strong-willed and doesn't know how to compromise, so she's not suitable to be a partner in the Guo family.
Huang Chuanzhen rambled on and on.
At first, Zhou Haiqing didn't pay much attention to it.
I initially thought it was just some prejudice from the old man, but as I listened, the meaning became clear.
In the end, he actually felt that there was some truth to what he said, and he began to think about it.
Should I advise Mom to stop pushing herself so hard?
He knew that his mother had indeed been working non-stop for the past few years.
She was trying to prove herself, but she was also really exhausted.
Zhou Haiqing lowered his head and remained silent, and his silence made Huang Chuanzhen realize that he was wavering.
Huang Chuanzhen didn't know how much he had taken in, so she simply told him the truth at the end.
"Go back and persuade your mother. Wouldn't it be better to stay at home and live a peaceful life? Finding a companion isn't a bad thing, but there has to be a limit. Don't end up pleasing neither side."
Thinking about how busy Zhou Shufen has been lately, I realized she's been incredibly busy.
As a son, how could he not feel heartbroken?
Zhou Haiqing nodded.
"I understand what you mean. I will have a good talk with my mother when I get back."
Upon hearing this, Huang Chuanzhen left satisfied.
Upon returning home, he immediately told Pan Yun about it.
"Things are almost done. Zhou Haiqing has agreed to persuade his mother. As long as Zhou Shufen backs down, this matter will not be resolved."
Pan Yun was not happy to hear this.
She was actually a little worried, afraid that Zhou Shufen would really listen to the advice and throw herself headlong into the family.
In that case, wouldn't all my plans have been wasted?
She went to great lengths to sow discord.
It wasn't to make Zhou Shufen a virtuous and obedient mother.
Instead, the goal is to completely eliminate her from Guo Zhenyi's world, making her disappear forever.
But if Zhou Shufen retires, Guo Zhenyi might think she's become sensible.
Instead, they accepted her back.
Just then, Zhou Haiqing was on the phone with Zhou Shufen.
"Mom, come home early tonight, don't overwork yourself."
He genuinely cared for her and just wanted her to rest.
Zhou Shufen's slightly hoarse voice came from the other end of the phone.
"It's alright, I can handle this, don't worry about it."
But listening to this made him feel even worse.
He sighed silently, determined to have a proper talk with her in person the next day.
Zhou Shufen was originally lying on the table, focused on drawing design sketches.
Just then, the cell phone rang abruptly.
She frowned, reached for her phone, and was somewhat surprised to see that it was her fourth brother calling.
He rarely contacts me at this time of day.
When he told her to quit her job and stop participating in fashion week design projects, she was shocked.
Her heart tightened.
Before he could finish explaining his reasons, Zhou Shufen coldly retorted.
"You don't need to worry about my affairs."
Before she could finish speaking, she hung up the phone.
She was already aware of the rumors circulating in the media recently.
The neighbors started gossiping, saying that a housewife like her was going to do fashion design.
Are you trying to show off?
Some even implied that she was currying favor with the powerful and had ulterior motives.
Now, even her family members are starting to advise her to stop.
Thinking about this, she felt both tired and wronged.
But she bit her lip, swallowing back the bitterness.
She is not unaware of hardship.
But it is precisely because we know this that we cannot give up easily.
This fashion week's design project is of great significance to her.
It was not just an opportunity to prove herself, but also the first step she took towards a new life.
She took a deep breath and picked up the pen on the table again.
She forgot to eat, forgot to drink water, and even ignored the alarm clock.
She didn't stop until midnight.
My wrists were sore and swollen, and my vision was starting to blur.
But her mind was still racing.
She rubbed her aching forehead and felt a throbbing sensation in her temples.
Finally realizing that her body couldn't hold on any longer, she slowly got up, supporting herself on the table, and went to the kitchen to get a glass of water.
But the moment I stood up, everything went black.
He fell forward and landed on the ground, his forehead hitting the edge of the desk.
It was almost 1 a.m. when Guo Zhenyi finally finished his overtime work and dragged his tired body home.
The moment I pushed open the door, the room was eerily quiet.
He instinctively walked toward the study.
But then they were shocked to see Zhou Shufen lying on the floor.
"Shufen!"
"What's wrong with you? Wake up! Shufen!"
Seeing that her eyes were closed and her breathing was weak, he quickly picked her up and ran out the door.
He ran downstairs, quickly started the car, and sped towards the nearest hospital.
Fortunately, after a thorough examination, the doctor told him that the temporary coma was caused by hypoglycemia.
Guo Zhenyi breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the words "no danger to his life".
He was supposed to go to the company tomorrow to handle an urgent merger and acquisition case, and planned to work through the night to organize the documents.
But now, I'm not leaving no matter what.
Zhou Shufen finally woke up slowly.
The first thing she saw was Guo Zhenyi sitting by the bed, holding her hand tightly.
He gently touched her forehead.
"How are you feeling? Do you have a headache?"
Just then, a nurse came in to deliver medicine and casually mentioned that someone was taking photos for the news outside the ward.
It is said that a blogger revealed that the wife of a well-known entrepreneur fainted and was hospitalized due to excessive pressure, suspected of having a mental breakdown.
Guo Zhenyi immediately understood what had been spread outside.
He felt extremely guilty, blaming himself for being too busy.
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