Chapter 77: Trouble Again

  The sudden emotional exposure made Zhao Juan, who had been shrinking back, feel a little uneasy and restless, and she couldn't deny the feeling of relief deep in her soul.

  No matter what Zhao Juan was thinking at this moment, she had to face her family's doubts.

  "Yes, I have a new boyfriend. His name is Hu Jianmin." After finishing speaking, Zhao Juan seemed to be drained of energy and deeply lowered her head, waiting for everyone's judgment, as well as her daughter's strong opposition.

  Wait and wait, several minutes have passed, and everyone is silent. She quietly raised her head and found that everyone was staring at her, without a word, her heart became even more nervous.

  "Cough, everyone stop teasing her, look how scared Juan is." Madam Zhao spoke up first.

  The atmosphere at home suddenly relaxed, and several people rushed up, asking what the man looked like, asking about his family conditions, and became a mess. Zhao Juan couldn't accept it for a while and didn't know how to answer.

  The old man coughed loudly and issued a warning. The few people immediately dispersed and returned to their seats, no longer speaking.

  For some reason, Zhao Juan suddenly felt that things were not as serious as she had imagined.

  Actually, everyone in the family hoped that Zhao Wei could find a good place to settle down, but after several years, there was no news at all. Zhao's mother even had the idea of arranging a blind date for her, but she didn't dare mention it because she was afraid of hurting her self-esteem. Who would have thought that suddenly someone appeared, and everyone couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.

  Song Jie had also figured it out long ago. Zhao Juan had divorced when she was two years old, and now six years have passed. If they drag it on any longer, it would be really unfair. She also hopes that her beautiful mother can find her own happiness, although there is still a little sourness in her heart.

  Zhao Juan saw that everyone at home was very tolerant, so she let go of her inhibitions. She told them about the specific situation between the two of them, without hiding anything.

  Everyone in the family has different thoughts and ideas, but they all coincidentally hope that Zhao can have a good ending.

  "Jiǎozi, everyone supports you in this matter of falling in love. However, you can't ignore the problems that come with it. Can Hu Jianmin be relied upon? What is his mother's personality like? And what about their family conditions? I'm not one to look down on poverty or covet wealth, but it also can't be too bad, because the differences will wear away at the emotions of two people, and we don't want you to suffer in the future. These are all things that require your careful consideration."

  Zhao Juan nodded cautiously, knowing that her family members were all for her own good, so every word was sincere. She also felt that she needed to think carefully about it. Not for others, but for herself, after all, life is one's own.

  As Zhao Juan bowed her head in thought, everyone else left one after another, leaving only Song Jie alone in the room. Everyone had seen where Zhao Juan's knot was.

  Zhao Juan raised her head and found that everyone had left, leaving only her daughter sitting beside her. She gazed at the child for a long time, her eyes very gentle and determined.

  "Nini, come. Come here to mom."

  Song Jie obediently walked over and was pulled into Zhao Juan's arms: "Nini, Mommy is going to find you a new daddy. What do you think?"

  "I haven't thought much about it, I think it's okay, as long as that uncle is a good person, I won't oppose it."

  "Nini, to be honest with you. Your opinion is very important to Mom, don't lie."

  "Mom, I know you're looking for a new dad now. I understand all this. Although I'm still a bit uncomfortable in my heart, I think it's most important that my mom is happy. If you give up because of me, I'll definitely regret it. So, Mom, you must be happy!"

  Seeing the seriousness in her daughter's eyes, Zhao Juan suddenly remembered her daughter's cleverness and the terror of being precocious. She tightly hugged the child, holding her close, her life's treasure.

  Zhao Juan's eyes turned red, she suddenly wanted to give up everything and be alone. Thinking that her daughter would regret this matter in the future, she couldn't bear it, how could she let her own treasure think that she had hindered her mother's marriage? She couldn't do such a thing.

  Song Jie felt the heavy breathing on her back, raised her hand and patted the woman who gave her new life on the back, silently comforting her, silently telling her that she really didn't mind.

  The mother and daughter were affectionate, but after Song Jie grew up, they rarely had such moments. At this moment, the two hearts were so close, so close...

  Finally, to coax Zhao Jun into a good mood, Song Jie naively proposed that her mother's favorite person must be her and even made a hook with her finger, only then did she manage to make Zhao Jun laugh.

  Anyway, Zhao Juan's emotional issues at home are now open and aboveboard. Everyone is looking forward to Zhao being able to bring Hu Jianmin home for a visit, so they can rest assured.

  Song Changlin suddenly became like a mentally handicapped person, strongly obstructing this matter and causing his family to be greatly troubled.

  One day, Song Jie finished school at noon and saw Song Changlin lingering at the school gate from afar. She didn't avoid him and walked straight up to him.

  "Nini, I'm your dad."

  "I know."

  Song Changlin suddenly became speechless and didn't know how to continue.

  Song Jie saw him and took the initiative to say: "Dad, is there something going on today?"

  "Oh, I came today to take you out for a meal, let's go, Dad will take you to eat something delicious."

  Song Jie knew that this matter would definitely need to be resolved, so she didn't oppose it at all. She just asked a familiar classmate to pass on the message to her family and followed Song Changlin to find a relatively quiet little restaurant to sit down.

  Song Changlin ordered four dishes in one breath, and the father-daughter duo sat down without a word, eating silently. Song Jie's meal was truly flavorless, her heart secretly hoping that this cheap dad would quickly finish talking about things so she could also be relieved.

  After finishing lunch, Song Changlin finally spoke out his purpose: "Nini, did you know that your mom is going to find a stepdad for you?"

  "I know."

  Song Changlin was choked again, looking at his daughter with a straight face in front of him, silently lamenting that it's not the one who grew up by his side, but the one who is not close to him.

  "Now that you know, you should also know that if there's a stepfather, then there's a stepmother. How can you have good days in the future? What if your stepfather has a bad temper and hits you? Just thinking about it makes me heartache." Song Changlin had an expression of "I'm worried for your sake".

  Song Jie rolled her eyes in her heart, what an insult to her IQ, cheating a little kid.

  "No way. Besides, what does it have to do with you that my mom found me a stepdad? You've been divorced for so long, and yet you're still meddling in our affairs."

  Song Changlin was furious: "What kind of daughter are you? Your heart is all twisted! How can you talk to your father like that? What did your mother teach you? This is unacceptable."

  "My mom taught me well, don't worry about it. Anyway, you've never taken care of me before, so don't bother in the future either. If my mom wants to find someone, that's her freedom, what business is it of yours? Your kids are already so big, why not focus on your wife and daughter instead?" Song Jie couldn't even be bothered to look at the man in front of her, how dare he speak ill of her mother!

  "You... you ungrateful daughter, without me where would you be? Dare to talk back to your old man, you really are ill-mannered." Song Changlin's angry words were incoherent, his tone still carrying a hint of guilt.

  "I know why Dad came today, I'm not stupid. You're just jealous that Mom has found someone new and you want to break them up? Spare me the trouble, there's no need for this or that, can you handle it? Mind your own business!"

  "You..." Song Changlin was speechless, he didn't expect his own purpose to be seen through by his own child. Looking at the cold eyes of his daughter in front of him, he suddenly couldn't breathe.

  Song Jie felt a bit bored, she stood up and threw out a sentence: "I've eaten enough, and by the way, I never eat chili peppers. I'll leave first." After finishing speaking, she pushed away her stool and walked out.

  Song Changlin remained seated, gazing at her receding figure in a long silence...

  Song Jie thought Song Changlin was just talking, and probably wouldn't come looking for her again. Once Zhao Juan got married, everything would naturally fall into place. She forgot that Song Changlin's family still had a fierce mother-in-law at home.

  As for Song Changlin coming to find her, Song Jie had never mentioned it to anyone, thinking it was unnecessary.

  Song Changlin's recent movements have been unusual, Wu Meili has seen it all, she followed him several times but couldn't find any results, instead of putting her mind at ease, she became even more uneasy.

  Until one day, she finally saw her husband making a date with his ex-wife, and she couldn't bear it anymore. Fortunately, she still had her wits about her and didn't rush forward to confront him, but endured the pain silently.

  When she first saw Song Changlin, she fell in love with him at first sight. Regardless of his already married status, she inserted herself into their relationship and caused them to divorce. Unexpectedly, they still had a lingering affection for each other; could it be that they were destined not to part ways?

  Since she had paid so much, she absolutely could not compromise. No matter what method was used, she couldn't let Song Changlin slip away from her own hands. Wu Meili secretly vowed in her heart.

  The woman in front of me is becoming more and more beautiful, and also has a stronger feminine charm. How can I let her go to someone else?

  Two people who were being stalked stood silently in the park. Zhao Juan was invited out by Song Changlin, originally she didn't plan to come, but Hu Jianmin persuaded her that this matter couldn't be avoided and must be clarified face-to-face, otherwise it would always be a knot.

  Zhao Juan had no choice but to come as agreed, and after arriving, she felt a bit bored. The two of them were no longer in a relationship, and even when they met, they had nothing to say. What was the point of coming? She shouldn't have come.

  Watching Zhao Juan's impatience, Song Changlin also noticed her change, only to find it more fascinating, as if he had returned to that youthful era, the wonderful times they shared together.