Chapter 30 Slap in the Face! The Qian Family Clashes (Part 1)
Qu He received Qian Zhaoye's message a day later.
The dozen or so messages from the unknown number filled almost half the screen.
I've already blocked all his contact methods, and I don't know where he found a new number from.
Looking at the bunch of nonsensical messages he sent on the screen, Qu He was completely bewildered.
What's wrong with him now?
Just as I was about to block the number, a call came in.
Qu He paused for a moment, then swiped right to answer the call faster than she could think.
Qian Zhaoye's voice came through the receiver: "Ahe, why aren't you replying to my messages? I already know you bought..."
Qu He immediately hung up.
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But the world was quiet for less than a few minutes.
Soon, another call came in, and the name that appeared on the screen was "Grandma Qian."
Qu He frowned even more deeply. What exactly was Qian Zhaoye planning to do?
The phone rang for a minute without being answered and then automatically disconnected, but it called back shortly afterward.
Qu He had no choice but to answer the call.
As she expected, it was Qian Zhaoye's voice on the other end of the phone again:
"Ahe, do you remember what day it is the day after tomorrow? Grandma's birthday banquet is coming soon, and she has been thinking about you these past few days."
Qu He listened to his nonchalant tone, as if all the things that had happened before were just a dream and didn't exist!
"Qian Zhaoye, I've made it very clear: our engagement is off!"
A rustling sound came from the other end, and after a moment, Grandma Qian's aged voice came through: "Xiao He, you must come to Grandma's birthday banquet the day after tomorrow!"
Qu He felt somewhat soft-hearted when facing the elderly.
Everyone in the Qian family mocked and ridiculed her. In contrast, Old Madam Qian was not so harsh towards her. When they got engaged, the old lady even gave her the bracelet and earrings that she had passed down to her granddaughter-in-law.
She softened her voice: "Grandma, I have something to take care of that day, so I probably won't be able to make it."
The old woman's voice held a hint of a sigh: "Oh dear, Xiao He, don't you even have time to come and see your grandmother?"
Qu He hesitated for a moment, then finally agreed.
I'll take this opportunity to return the bracelet and earrings.
......
As night fell, the Qian family villa was brightly lit.
Qu He made sure to eat dinner before coming over, afraid that she wouldn't have the energy to work later.
At the time of Mrs. Qian's 70th birthday banquet, Qian Zhaoye's career was at its peak, and quite a few people came to visit.
As soon as Qu He got out of the car, she ran into several clients with whom she had worked before. After exchanging pleasantries, she went straight to the front hall.
The old lady held her birthday banquet at her villa this year.
The front hall is the main venue for the birthday banquet.
As soon as Qu He entered the front hall, she saw Qian Zhaoye surrounded in the center.
He was wearing the dark blue suit he had bought for him a few months ago. When he saw her, his eyes lit up, and he quickly walked forward. "Ahe, you're here."
Their tone was so familiar, as if they had never been apart.
Qu He really didn't know how he developed such a thick skin.
She didn't even bother to look at her, just snorted out a soft "hmm."
Qian Zhaoye's face stiffened slightly after being humiliated, but he smiled again after thinking of the brooch.
"Grandma has been waiting for a long time. Let's go over there."
Qu He then looked up at him and asked directly, "Did you mention canceling the wedding?"
Qian Zhaoye's smile stiffened slightly, and he glanced around a few times, his smile forced and insincere.
He lowered his voice: "Let's go inside and talk first."
Qu He sneered and followed him.
To get from the front hall to the back, you need to pass through an outdoor pavilion. At the corner of the pavilion, Qian Zhaoye suddenly stopped.
The surroundings were eerily quiet.
In the still of the night, apart from the sounds of the artificial hill and flowing water, only some noise could be heard coming from the front hall.
"What are you doing?" Qu He asked.
Qian Zhaoye slowly turned around, his face once again displaying the same affectionate expression as before. "Ahe, I've reflected a lot these past few days..."
Under the light, his eyes were slightly red, and his voice was choked with emotion: "I've realized my mistake, Ahe, let's make up."
What a ridiculous joke!
Is this still Chinese?
That's ridiculous!
Qu He frowned, as if looking at a madwoman, "Have you lost your mind?"
Qian Zhaoye couldn't hold back any longer: "...I'm speaking to you nicely now, can you please stop acting like this?"
"What?" Qu He sneered, "Do you want me to be as shameless as you and pester you?"
Qu He was completely bewildered by his inexplicable outburst.
Anyone who didn't know better would think that Qian Zhaoye had been in a car accident and suffered brain damage and amnesia.
"I made it very clear to myself at the hospital that day: it's impossible between us, there's no way we can get back together, and there's no way we can get married!"
"I don't believe it! If it's really impossible for us as you say, then why did you come here today? Didn't you come here to see me?"
Qu He: "...?"
Excuse me?
What an ordinary yet confident man.
"You're overthinking it. I'm here to return my things." Qu He said, taking out a jewelry box containing bracelets and earrings from her bag and opening it.
Qian Zhaoye looked at the box in her hand, shook his head, and smiled.
“Ahe, we’ve been together for seven years, I know you best. This is just your excuse, and besides, I already know you can’t forget me.”
Qu He didn't know where he got the courage to say that, and sneered, "Qian Zhaoye, we were together for seven years, but we weren't in love for seven years! It's over!"
"But in my heart we've never been apart! If you've truly let go, why did you buy that brooch?"
brooch?
Qu He was stunned for a moment.
She didn't know how Qian Zhaoye knew she had bought the brooch, but it was clear he had misunderstood.
"That's not for you."
"Another excuse!"
Qian Zhaoye's gaze was intense. "Ahe, stop being stubborn. The Y-shape, isn't that 'wild'? I know you still love me. You have no idea how I've been these past few days. Ahe, I really miss you!"
Qian Zhaoye's face was full of sincerity, and he tried to take her hand as he spoke.
Qu He took three steps back, looking at him expressionlessly. This man was clearly radiant, yet he was spouting words of excuse and sophistry to justify himself.
Her tone was icy cold: "Have you gotten tired of the shit out there and started reminiscing about the past? Qian Zhaoye, when are you going to get rid of this lying habit?!"
Qu He had no interest in staying to watch his performance of deep affection, so she turned around and quickly left.
Seeing this, Qian Zhaoye hurriedly caught up and grabbed her arm at the corner of the wall.
"Let go!"
"Ahe, I will change! Don't worry, I swear no one will ever affect our relationship again!"
"swear?"
A man's vows are the least trustworthy things in the world! What's the difference between them and a dog barking?
Qu He stared at her wrist, which he was holding, and said coldly, "Then do you dare to let Qiao Mian abort the child in her belly?"
She looked up and stared into Qian Zhaoye's eyes.
Time passed second by second.
Qian Zhaoye's face turned pale and then flushed.
After what seemed like an eternity, he finally spoke, feigning difficulty: "The child is innocent, and she's almost three months along. During her prenatal checkup, the doctor said that Qiao Mian's health wasn't good, and an abortion would have a significant impact on her body."
"ha!"
Qu He couldn't help but laugh.
"Qian Zhaoye, now you're acting like a man? You know you have to take responsibility? Do you even think you're some kind of great person?"
Qu He almost couldn't catch her breath as she spoke.
He's absolutely shameless!
She took a step closer.
The lights drew a clear line between the two, like the Chu River.
"You keep saying you want to get back together with me, and then you make Qiao Mian have your child. What, do you really think you're an emperor? Aren't having three palaces and six courtyards enough? You only feel respectable when you have both a son and a daughter?"
The two were now so close that she could see every micro-expression on Qian Zhaoye's face.
Similarly, I also saw through this man's true colors.
Selfish, hypocritical, and disgusting!
Qian Zhaoye gripped her wrist tightly, saying frantically, "No, listen to me. This child's parents will only be the two of us, and you're the only mother!"
"After Qiao Mian gives birth, the child will be ours. You'll be the mother, and I'll be the father. Ahe, I know you're not in good health, but with this child, you won't have to suffer anymore. We'll be a happy family..."
"Smack!"
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