Chen Jiao felt she shouldn't go to see Wang Xiaoman, much less take the initiative to do so. But she couldn't help herself. She wanted to know what kind of person Zhang Jun liked. She could bump into Wang Xiaoman on the street, but that would only give her a glimpse of what Wang Xiaoman looked like.
Chen Jiao knew she had been too impulsive at Xiaoman's house that day. But she was jealous. Jealous that Wang Xiaoman had Zhang Jun's heart. And once jealous, she couldn't control herself.
Chen Jiao didn't know if Xiao Man suspected her, but she only had one chance and couldn't risk it. So, Chen Jiao adjusted her plan.
Originally, Chen Jiao wanted to portray herself as a simple-minded woman obsessed with dance. But now she can only portray herself as a shrewd and worldly-wise woman who is also obsessed with dance.
Chen Jiao looked at Zhang Jun and said, "In my opinion, marriage is a kind of partnership. Some people cooperate because of love, some because of interests, and some because of desire."
Zhang Jun looked at Chen Jiao and smiled: "Then, why should I cooperate with you?"
“I’ve looked into you. You’re here because of Wang Xiaoman.” She had originally intended to say, “I heard from the girls in the performing arts troupe that you’re not interested in any of them.”
Zhang Jun narrowed his eyes: "What gives you the right to investigate me? Your behavior is disgusting."
Chen Jiao looked into Zhang Jun's eyes and said, "Before we cooperate, I always need to understand the other party. Also, aren't you curious how I found out?"
Zhang Jun knew that Chen Jiao was trying to tell him she was very capable, knowing from so far away that he liked Xiaoman and had even proposed to her. "My relationship with Xiaoman isn't a secret," Zhang Jun said, staring into Chen Jiao's eyes. "I'm not afraid of others finding out."
"I didn't investigate you to threaten you. I just wanted to see if we could work together. After the investigation, I'm relieved; we're a good match."
Zhang Jun raised an eyebrow.
Chen Jiao continued, "You only have Wang Xiaoman in your heart, and I only have dance in mine. However, you are an only child, and my parents have special status. We can't avoid getting married. Rather than finding someone who wants our love and affection, why don't we work together?"
Zhang Jun remained silent.
Chen Jiao looked at Zhang Jun and said, "Commander Han can't possibly divorce Wang Xiaoman. You know that very well. You're an only child; if you don't get married, your grandfather and father will feel they've let their ancestors down. I'm a woman; if I don't get married, people will gossip a lot. The kind ones might say, 'Why doesn't she get married? Isn't it tiring to be alone?' or 'Is she particularly picky?' The unkind ones might say, 'Is this woman crazy?' or 'Is this woman eyeing a married man?'"
Zhang Jun remained silent.
Chen Jiao smiled. "If we're with other people, we'll have to pretend to love them. That would be exhausting. If we're together, you can continue loving Wang Xiaoman, and I can focus on dancing."
Zhang Jun looked at Chen Jiao: "You only love dancing?"
“Yes. If you don’t believe me, you can ask the performing arts troupe. Everyone there knows I’m a dance fanatic.” Then, Chen Jiao thought to herself: Before I met you, I really was a dance fanatic.
Zhang Jun smiled. "I won't love you."
Chen Jiao looked into Zhang Jun's eyes and said, "This is exactly what I want. If you don't love me, you won't bother me, and I'll have more time to dance."
Why are you going to find Xiaoman?
"I want to see if she married Han Bin over there, but is still hooking up with you over here?"
Zhang Jun's face changed instantly.
Chen Jiao was a little sad: "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have doubted her."
Zhang Jun's complexion improved.
Chen Jiao: "I'm pretty good in every way, you should consider it. I'll come see you again next Sunday."
Zhang Jun: "Why did you choose me?"
Chen Jiao: "I heard from the girls in the art troupe that you are not only handsome but also very knowledgeable, but unfortunately you don't like them. I think you might be the one I'm looking for. To confirm if you are the one I'm looking for, I looked you up, and after looking you up, I felt that we were a match made in heaven."
Zhang Jun didn't say anything.
Chen Jiao smiled and said, "I'm leaving now. Think it over carefully."
"Um."
Back in his room, Zhang Jun opened a drawer and looked inside. There were two letters. One was from his grandfather, and the other from his father. His grandfather said his old friends were all great-grandfathers now, and he envied them. His father said he was a man, and men had responsibilities.
Zhang Jun closed the drawer and went to the military camp.
Han Bin was in a meeting, and Zhang Jun waited in the reception room for a while. A little while later, Han Bin arrived. Zhang Jun was alone in the reception room. Han Bin closed the door behind him.
As soon as he came in, Zhang Jun stood up.
As Han Bin walked over, he said, "Why are you standing up? Sit down."
Zhang Jun punched Han Bin in the face: "I'll beat you up!"
Han Bin didn't expect Zhang Jun to hit him: "Why did you hit me?"
Zhang Jun punched Han Bin again.
Seeing Zhang Jun's expression, Han Bin didn't retaliate. "Stop, if you hit me again I'll fight back."
Zhang Jun neither stopped nor spoke.
Han Bin wanted to avoid him, but he felt that Zhang Jun was acting strangely today.
Half an hour later, Zhang Jun got tired of hitting.
Han Bin rubbed his face. "Hey Zhang, what the hell's wrong with you today? It's only because it's me. If it were anyone else, I would have beaten you to a pulp by now."
Zhang Jun kicked Han Bin again: "I'm getting married."
Han Bin was secretly delighted. But... "Marrying whom? It can't be that Chen... um... Chen something again?"
"Chen Jiao".
"Yes, Chen Jiao, you're not going to marry Chen Jiao, are you?"
"yes."
"Are you really going to marry her?"
"Um."
Han Bin frowned: "She had someone investigate you, and she even went to see Xiaoman."
“I know. I am the only son in my family, and I have to get married.”
"Then...then find someone simple-minded."
Zhang Jun didn't say anything.
"Have you thought it through?"
"Um."
"Alright then."
"I'll come to your house for dinner later."
Han Bin pointed to his face: "You just beat me up and you want to come to my house for dinner? Aren't you afraid I'll tell Xiaoman that you did the injuries to my face?"
Zhang Jun smiled and said, "You can tell Xiaoman."
"You! Hmph! Dream on." Zhang Jun knew very well why he hit him. If he told Xiaoman, she definitely wouldn't sympathize with him; in fact, she might even bring up old grievances.
At noon, as soon as Han Bin and Zhang Jun entered the door, Tang Huihui noticed several marks on her son's face: "Binzi, what happened to your face?"
"I took a few hits while fighting my comrades. Mom, is dinner ready? I'm hungry."
Tang Huihui didn't suspect anything: "Okay."
After dinner, Lao Shang and Lao Guo went for a walk, Tang Huihui went to the kitchen to wash the dishes, and Erwa went home. Only Zhang Jun, Xiaoman, and Han Bin remained in the living room.
Zhang Jun looked at Xiaoman and said, "I'm getting married."
Xiaoman: "With whom?"
Zhang Jun: "Chen Jiao."
Xiaoman: "Have you thought it through?"
Zhang Jun: "I've thought it through."
Xiaoman: Congratulations.
Zhang Jun: "Thank you. Xiaoman, can I come to your house for dinner again sometime?"
Xiaoman: "Okay. What kind of gift would you like?"
Zhang Jun glanced at Xiaoman's belly.
Han Bin: "Don't even think about messing with my child."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com