Chapter 1236: Chapter 1236: You’re Not My Dad!
Upper City, at night, Mu Yan received a call from Ruan Xinyu.
Usually, Ruan Xinyu called her quite a bit, especially these days.
Tonight, she had a lot to say, constantly reminiscing about Zhuang Ning’s past.
Mu Yan faintly sensed something was off with her emotions, but didn’t interrupt, patiently listening, occasionally echoing a few words.
In Ruan Xinyu’s words, Zhuang Ning was an almost perfect person, outstanding in studies during her school days, also extremely beautiful, pursued by many, had a successful career, with her only flaw in life being her poor judgment in marrying a scumbag.
As they chatted, Ruan Xinyu suddenly shifted the topic to Zhuang Chujiao.
"I heard it was Zhuang Chujiao who put the photo on my website, is that true?"
"Yes." Mu Yan didn’t hide it; she had a nearly nothing-is-hidden relationship with Ruan Xinyu.
"She’s never been one to be stress-free, with a strong need for revenge. Be careful of her in the future. The hardest thing to guard against in life is a petty person. Your dad is like that, your mom too, you should avoid repeating their mistakes. But next time you see her, don’t be courteous because..."
Mu Yan hung up the phone, still somewhat dumbfounded.
How did the plot twist like this? Zhuang Chujiao isn’t even Zhuang Shaoyang’s daughter?
He certainly had a big heart, raising a wife and daughter for someone else, only to cause his own ruin.
Of course, she didn’t think he deserved sympathy. Being toyed with by a woman like this - whether to call Liang Rong clever or him too foolish was unclear.
Nevertheless, her mood was ultimately affected.
Seeing her melancholy after the call, Jiang Jingheng asked, "What’s the matter?"
Mu Yan truthfully recounted what Ruan Xinyu said, sulking, "Honestly, I should feel quite pleased. In the future, I can use this issue to really shut Zhuang Chujiao up, but somehow I can’t feel happy."
A shadow quickly passed over Jiang Jingheng’s eyes; he hadn’t expected this result.
Letting Zhuang Shaoyang explain it himself was also considering the mother-in-law’s reputation.
He gently said, "Paying for someone else’s mistakes is the act of a fool."
"I’m not a fool," Mu Yan glared at him.
"Right, not foolish." Jiang Jingheng said with a smile.
Mu Yan buried herself in his arms and after a long while said, "Honestly, I’ve long passed the age where I crave fatherly love, and I don’t particularly care, but I suddenly realized that in his eyes, I can’t even compare to someone else’s child. Thinking of the remorse he expressed to me feels ironic."
Jiang Jingheng approached, kissing her lightly on the forehead, a touch and go.
"You’re my little cotton-padded jacket, just for one person."
Hearing this, Mu Yan chuckled, "You’re not my dad, though."
"If you want, that’s possible too. Just that I’ll be at a disadvantage," Jiang Jingheng raised an eyebrow.
"Hmm?" Mu Yan looked up to see his slightly raised eyes containing a playful hint; her instinct told her those weren’t good words.
Jiang Jingheng suddenly said, "It’s time to sleep."
Mu Yan pursed her lips, "I can’t sleep."
"It’s fine, you’ll be asleep soon." He stood, picked her up directly, and headed upstairs.
Not until later, when someone shamelessly had her call out "Dad" again and again, did she understand the meaning behind his previous words.
How was he at a disadvantage? He was the one benefiting!
At the Imperial Capital Zhuang Family, Zhuang Zeyang returned home at night and learned about the day’s events from his wife, his face expressionless, seemingly not the least bit surprised.
Ruan Xinyu wasn’t the least surprised by her husband’s calm demeanor, chattering quite a bit, all blaming Zhuang Shaoyang.
Finally, she sighed and said, "What a pity for that child Nuannuan."
Zhuang Zeyang remained silent, preparing to go to the bathroom to shower, when he suddenly received a text message.
After reading it, he said, "I have something to take care of, gotta go out for a bit."
Ruan Xinyu said hesitantly, "Going out this late?"
"Yes, it’s urgent." Zhuang Zeyang picked up his clothes and headed out the door.
Watching his retreating back, Ruan Xinyu hesitated, her eyes dimming.
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