Chapter 86 The Intersection of Fates
Tian Xin stood up and looked at Zhang Shuai's mother with a flushed face. She suddenly realized that the lie she had just told was a bit too much. If Zhang Shuai's mother knew that the ordering was a complete cover-up, would she still believe what she was about to say next?
"Something?" Zhang Shuai's mother looked Tian Xin up and down, puzzled, "What's going on? Aren't you guys...ordering food?"
She turned her head again, as if asking Lin Zhou.
"Yes, she wants to order food. She wants to see you for another matter!" Lin Zhou said.
broken!
Now Lin Zhou is dragged into this and has to cover up the lie. When will the money for the meal for 80 people be paid back?
"Another thing? What is it?" Zhang Shuai's mother turned her head and looked at Tian Xin.
In a matter of seconds, her expression changed several times. First a smile, then a hint of confusion, and finally her eyes lit up: "Have we met somewhere before? You look familiar to me."
look familiar?
Could it be...
"Where are you from?" asked Zhang Shuai's mother.
"Xiaowan Village, Huayuan County. Auntie!"
"I told you! Is your father's name Tian Xuemin? Your mother's name is..." She turned her head and thought about it.
"Li Aiying!" Tian Xin took over and said with a smile.
"Yes, yes, you look so much like your mother!" Zhang Shuai's mother walked up to Tian Xin and pushed the dried fruit in front of her: "Come, eat, you're welcome!"
"Really? Everyone says that! Haha..."
She was familiar with the way business people approached each other and built relationships, but she didn't expect that Zhang Shuai's mother didn't get angry just because she mentioned Xiaowan Village!
"Your mother was a village beauty when she was young. We even sang opera together." Zhang Shuai's mother said with a smile, "I was wondering why she looked so familiar."
"Auntie, you haven't been back to the village for many years! I'm 23 years old, and I haven't seen you much."
Let's talk about it more naturally! But please don't let it get out of hand!
At this moment, Tian Xin wished she could install an AI system in her head to chat for her.
"It's been many years! I don't want to go back to that place!" Zhang Shuai's mother put away her smile, her face turned from sunny to gloomy, and she no longer looked at Tian Xin, but sat next to Lin Zhou.
"Mr. Lin, when are you planning to come? It's almost Chinese New Year, and a lot of people have booked meals. I'd like to see if we can arrange a time."
It’s over! I’ve lost all my words!
What should I do now?
Lin Zhou quickly glanced at Tian Xin and said, "Auntie, our company is actually a bit far from here, in the new urban area! I came here today mainly to ask you to go back and see Zhang Shuai. He... wants to see you!"
"Zhang Shuai?"
"Yes... Auntie, it's like this. Zhang Shuai misses you very much. We came here today just to... see if you can go back to see him!" Tian Xin said cautiously, looking at Zhang Shuai's mother's face.
For some reason, Zhang Shuai's mother made her feel a little... oppressive, even though she was always smiling.
"You came to me just for this?" Zhang Shuai's mother leaned back in her chair and asked with a sneer.
"yes!"
"Then I'm afraid your trip today will be in vain. I'm not going back! I don't want to go back either! I have something else to do, so I'll leave first. You can enjoy your meal!" Zhang Shuai's mother stood up and waved to the waiter: "Give them a free meal! You take care of them here! I'm leaving first!"
When Tian Xin saw that she was about to leave, she quickly got up and ran after her, holding her hand: "Auntie, please don't leave yet, listen to me..."
"Girl, since we are half-fellow villagers, I won't hold you responsible for tricking me into coming here. I'll excuse you, please do as you please. I have something else to do, so I'll leave you now!" She took Tian Xin's hand off her arm.
"Don't you want to see your son? Zhang Shuai..." Tian Xin didn't let go of her hand and wanted to continue speaking, but was interrupted loudly by Zhang Shuai's mother.
"Girl, you're from the village, you should know who Zhang Wanben is. Why do you want me to go back? Do you want me to be beaten to death by him or to be pissed off by him?"
"Even if it's not for him? Don't you want to see Zhang Shuai? He is your biological son. For so many years, you just left. Have you ever thought about how he lives? He can't even have a hot meal? Don't you feel distressed? I just want you to go back and see him. He misses you very much..."
Tian Xin's voice began to choke as she spoke. She recalled the first time she met Zhang Shuai. He was so hungry that he held the basket and kept stuffing dates into his mouth, his mouth so full that he couldn't even close it!
"What if I miss him? What if I don't? He's the Zhang family's child! They kicked me out back then and didn't let me take care of anything! I haven't seen you for so many years, and now you suddenly want me to go back, girl, do you think it's appropriate?"
"But, he..."
"Don't say anything, I won't go back!" Zhang Shuai's mother took Tian Xin's hand away, turned around and prepared to go out.
"Auntie, please listen to what I have to say..."
Tian Xin grabbed Zhang Shuai's mother again. She hadn't wanted to tell her directly about Zhang Shuai's car accident, fearing that it would upset her. So she had been holding it back, wanting to test her attitude towards her son first.
Now that she is so determined, I have no choice but to say something.
"Auntie, Zhang Shuai..."
"Girl, you are from the village, you know what kind of person his father is!" Zhang Shuai's mother interrupted her.
"His father lied to me, beat me, and insulted me. Even after all these years of divorce, he still keeps harassing me. He even had me beat up a while ago. I finally got rid of him and started living a good life. What right do you have to ask me to go back? Do you know how he treated me?"
Zhang Shuai's mother paused, a look of sadness creeping over her face. "Before we got married, he acted like a decent person, but he deceived me and our whole family! Within a few months of our marriage, he was out drinking, whoring, and gambling! He didn't do any work and left the house all to me! I had two miscarriages because of him! I finally had Zhang Shuai, but he lost all the food I had for me and the children. How can I live with a man like him?"
After Zhang Shuai’s mother finished speaking, she wiped away her tears!
Tian Xin was so shocked by these words that she didn't react for a long time.
The other two's expressions changed as well. Lin Hai clenched his fists tightly and turned his head away, not looking at Zhang Shuai's mother.
Lin Zhou lowered his head, wondering what he was thinking.
this……
How is this...
Tian Xin was stunned for a moment. How could this... how could this be so similar... to her previous life?
Seeing that Tian Xin didn't say anything else, Zhang Shuai's mother took her hand off her arm and walked away.
By the time she reacted, Zhang Shuai's mother had already gone downstairs!
She suddenly felt that she couldn't breathe. She supported herself on the table with one hand, covered her chest and gasped for breath. Her face turned red and tears came out.
After taking a few breaths, her stomach suddenly began to churn. She rushed out the door to find the bathroom, retching and vomiting all over the floor!
The two men behind her were frightened, thinking she was drunk.
Lin Zhou rushed out of the door like crazy and chased her. Seeing her vomiting in the aisle, he quickly patted her back to induce vomiting: "Lin Hai, get some water!"
"Here I am!" Lin Hai was right behind him, handing him the water. He then pulled out a tissue from his pocket and handed it to Tian Xin: "I told you not to drink it! Look, why are you trying so hard?"
He meant to show concern for her, but the words came out as if he was accusing her. Lin Zhou reached out and slapped him: "Stop it!"
Tian Xin bent over and vomited for a long time, her stomach feeling as if it was on fire. But this was not the most important thing. Now that Zhang Shuai's mother was gone, what should she do next?
She could empathize with Zhang Shuai's mother's experience, and she didn't want to go back to the past, so how could she make demands on someone whose fate overlapped with hers?
But...what about Zhang Shuai?
Knowing where his mother is, yet not letting him see her? Are they going to let him continue to suffer the pain of separation?
A huge sadness enveloped Tian Xin's heart. She squatted down like a helpless child, hugging her body and staring blankly.
"Hey, hey, hey, why are you squatting here? It's so dirty. Get out of here!" Lin Hai reached out and pulled Tian Xin.
The waiter behind her had already started cleaning up the mess on the floor. Seeing this, Lin Zhou picked her up and walked downstairs. This time, she didn't struggle!
Lin Zhou carried her out the door and stood at the door waiting for Lin Hai to back out.
"Put me down!"
"Are you feeling better? Do you want to go to the hospital?" Lin Zhou looked at her with eyes full of heartache.
"I'm fine, no need to go to the hospital, put me down!" She patted Lin Zhou's shoulder and said softly.
It was completely dark, and the road was covered with a thick layer of snow. The howling wind ruffled her hair. She walked to the steps and sat down, covering her face with her hands and feeling worried.
"Or, give her a call and tell her that Zhang Shuai was in a car accident! Let's see if there will be any improvement?" Lin Zhou walked over and sat next to her and said softly.
"No need!" She shook her head gently.
If someone kidnapped her with her child and asked her to go back to her previous life, would she agree?
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