"Alright, alright, whatever. I just feel like we don't know what the future holds. Is it really okay to make such a big fuss?" Zhang Hongmei was really helpless, feeling like she was being led by the nose.
Zhang Shouyi thought to himself, "I want everyone you know and care about to know that you are my rightful wife. How could I allow you to back down? This is exactly what I'm looking for."
“Hongmei, in my heart, now that we are married, I have absolutely no intention of separating. I am loyal to my marriage, loyal to my family, and loyal to you.”
In my heart, I would never divorce or let go. However, I will still respect your wishes. If you really insist on leaving me and there is no room for negotiation, then I will try to let go. I respect all your decisions.
Also, remember, during the years you're abroad, I'll be waiting for you at home. This is to give you time to think things through.
Zhang Shouyi gazed at Zhang Hongmei with deep affection, humble, sincere, and cautious.
Zhang Hongmei felt even more regretful. Had he sold her out? She was like the unfaithful man, and Zhang Shouyi the devoted woman. It was a cliché plot, but how could it be playing out in her own life?
Looking at Zhang Shouyi, it was as if abandoning him would make one an unforgivable villain, someone who should be despised by everyone.
Zhang Hongmei, with a mournful face, stood up and squeezed next to Gu Chuanming, looking pitiful with tears welling up in her eyes as she gazed at the old man.
Gu Chuanming laughed. This girl is really clueless. No wonder Zhang Shouyi is anxious. Looking at her cute expression, he patted her head.
“Zhang Shouyi, it’s only right that you’re loyal to Hongmei, but we have an agreement. If Hongmei really doesn’t like you anymore, you’ll have to let go.”
"Yes, I will never forget what I promised." Hmph, that's why I made sure everyone around me knew, just to guard against that.
Zhang Hongmei sighed and decided to leave it at that for now, as she still had several years to consider this matter.
"Grandpa, Brother Zhang, you should go wash up too, it's almost time for dinner."
"Yes, Grandpa, go wash up. I still have to kowtow to you and offer you tea tonight." After Zhang Shouyi finished speaking, he stood up and considerately tried to help Gu Chuanming, but Gu Chuanming slapped him away. "A weasel offering New Year's greetings to a chicken, he has no good intentions."
"They should have kowtowed and offered me tea. I'm not happy at all today because that old guy Zhou Shixiong beat me to it."
Zhang Hongmei stared blankly at the departing two people, her face full of exasperation. These two had truly opened her eyes; now she finally understood. No matter how important you are, no matter how glamorous you appear in public, your private life might not be as disciplined as that of an ordinary person.
Lying on the table, playing with an empty cup, he thought resignedly that he should just let things drag on like this, and maybe one day Zhang Shouyi would find his true love, and then he could finally be free.
Zhang Hongmei knew her idea was unrealistic, but she would regret it terribly if she didn't think that way.
I threw down my cup and stood up, realizing I couldn't stay there any longer. Otherwise, I'd go crazy.
Zhang Hongmei went to the kitchen, where it was bustling with activity. Almost everyone was there, chatting and laughing. Wang Xinyi and Aunt Li were cooking, Uncle Li and Wang Ying were picking vegetables, and Xiao Li and Chengzi were tending the fire. They were just chatting and laughing on the side.
When everyone saw Zhang Hongmei come in, Wang Ying stood up and asked, "Hongmei, what are you doing in the kitchen? Are you hungry?"
Everyone else was looking at Zhang Hongmei, making her feel a little embarrassed. "No, I just came to see what we're having for dinner?"
Aunt Li put down the noodles in her hand. "Hongmei, what would you like to eat? Tonight, it's usually sweet buns and dumplings. Is there anything you'd like to eat?"
"I don't know." Zhang Hongmei was a little confused. Actually, she came here just to talk to someone, and had no other purpose.
Wang Xinyi, being observant, roughly guessed that the girl was helpless. "Hongmei, come and help me make dumplings. I'll teach you a different way of pinching them."
Zhang Hongmei shook her head, looking at Wang Xinyi with a somewhat confused expression.
That expression really touched Wang Xinyi's heart. She felt sorry for the girl. Zhang Shouyi had deceived her. She really felt sorry for her.
"Sister-in-law Li, I'm leaving the kitchen to you. I'm going to keep Hongmei company for a while."
Aunt Li knew, of course, that the girl was confused. After spending so much time together, how could she not have feelings for her?
“Wang’s sister, go and talk to the child. It breaks my heart to see him like this. I don’t have a daughter myself. If I did, I would be furious if this happened.”
The two whispered to each other, while everyone else in the kitchen was confused.
"Sister-in-law Li, I'm off. You'll have to cook for yourself today." Wang Xinyi took off her apron, washed her hands, walked over to Zhang Hongmei, and took her hand. "Hongmei, let's go. I'll take you for a walk in the garden."
Zhang Hongmei followed behind Wang Xinyi, who led her. The two arrived at the pavilion in the second courtyard, where Wang Xinyi pulled Zhang Hongmei to sit down.
"Girl, are you upset? Come on, tell me. I'm older than you and I've been through more than you."
Zhang Hongmei looked at Wang Xinyi with a blank expression, unsure of how to speak.
Looking at the child's pitiful appearance, Wang Xinyi touched her hand with pity. "Child, please listen to what I have to say."
Hongmei, you are still a child, young, but in the past, it was acceptable to get married at this age.
Also, you don't have any female elders, so there are many things you don't know. Although I haven't known you for very long, I truly treat you as a junior.
I know you feel helpless, unwilling, and scared. But you have to think about it: girls eventually have to get married. If you meet a good one and are lucky, then you're just fortunate.
I know Shouyi a little. He's the kind of person who would rather have nothing than something bad. He really cares about you, which is why he's so eager to keep you by his side.
Judging from this, he's waiting for you to come back from abroad, right? This is both leaving you room to maneuver and a time for you to test him.
Given his status, there will be women throwing themselves at him. If he is virtuous and self-disciplined, then your return will give him a chance.
Hongmei, it's not easy to meet a man who dotes on you. You can't understand it now, but you'll gradually come to understand it when you grow up.
I know this marriage is hasty, and you feel wronged, but as long as you are happy, nothing else matters. Besides, given my feelings for you, I would never wrong you.
"Girl, you need to figure this out yourself. No matter how much I say, it won't work if you can't understand it yourself. I know you're a perceptive person. Since you're already together, you need to cherish the relationship so you won't regret it later."
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