Chapter 611: Chapter 602: Accidental Encounter with the Social Savage, Trouble’s Brewing
Ning Tong’s words truly startled the Zhang family; how could there be a divorce, and even talk of aborting the child?
Even though their family could easily find another wife for their son, who would want a first marriage to turn into a second one? Especially when she’s carrying their eldest grandchild.
If, when the incident first happened, Zhang Chao had come to their home sincerely to apologize, even though hitting someone is a matter of principle, as parents, the elders would not have wanted their daughter to divorce. But how many days have passed now? Zhang Chao came reluctantly.
As people in their fifties, Ning Tong’s parents could easily tell that Zhang Chao was someone whose words did not match his heart.
Even if he apologized verbally, he still felt he was not wrong, though they didn’t know how his family coerced him into apologizing. The elders saw this clearly.
Actually, before the marriage, when they learned about Zhang Chao’s family situation, they had some reservations.
In the old days, there was a saying about matching social statuses, which still holds true today. Their family is just ordinary, but Zhang Chao’s family is wealthy from business. The two of them are not equals in status; how could their daughter cope with potential grievances?
But back then, their daughter insisted repeatedly, and Zhang Chao had indeed treated their daughter very well, so as parents, they naturally didn’t want to cause trouble intentionally.
The marriage was settled, followed by the wedding and pregnancy, everything proceeding smoothly.
However, since their daughter was sent back after being beaten, the old couple learned that Zhang Chao’s attitude toward their daughter had changed post-marriage.
Certainly, Su Qing was a factor, but the old couple was unaware of this. They only knew Zhang Chao’s post-marriage attitude was poor, thinking his true colors were showing, naturally harboring much resentment, even considering divorce for their daughter.
Though it seemed hasty for their young daughter to abort, and turning a first marriage into a second is not ideal, spending her life with such a man would be even more difficult.
Rather than that, it would be better to divorce. Better a short pain than a prolonged one, and after a few years, find someone with average family status. As long as the young man is good-hearted and treats their daughter well, they would accept it, despite ordinary conditions.
However, while the elders think this way, Ning Tong does not. She has always had clear goals in her pursuits.
"I was wrong in the last incident, I shouldn’t have interfered. Since it’s like this, deal with it yourself," Ning Tong said expressionlessly, sitting on the sofa.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Chao quickly knelt in front of the sofa, trying to grab Ning Tong’s hand. Although she repeatedly shook him off several times, he finally managed to hold her hand in his.
"Honey, I was really wrong. Let’s not divorce. It’s all my fault, I’m a bastard, I was too stubborn. Please forgive me!"
"You were wrong? No way, it’s my fault, I meddled," Ning Tong replied sarcastically.
But as the saying goes, no one knows a daughter like her mother. Seeing Ning Tong’s expression and tone, the elders knew their daughter was inclined to forgive.
Since this is the case, the matter couldn’t just end like that; something beneficial should come from it.
Finally, after repeated negotiations between the two families, Zhang Chao’s property was added to Ning Tong’s name, and Zhang Chao’s parents also financed a car in Ning Tong’s name, thus concluding the matter.
In the end, Ning Tong’s parents did not keep the Zhang family for a meal, only telling them to come and pick up their daughter the next day.
Originally, Ning Tong was supposed to return that night, but Ning Tong’s mother kept her for another night.
After the Zhang family left, Ning Tong’s parents sat across from their daughter. Ning Tong’s father, with a weighty expression, asked, "Xiao Tong, have you truly made up your mind? Hitting is a principled issue, and also, Zhang Chao’s expression clearly shows he’s not sincerely apologizing.
If a couple is at odds, all the conditions are meaningless. Also, as a man who doesn’t take any responsibility when something happens at home, do you think such a person is worthy of entrusting your life to?"
"Dad, I understand everything you’re saying, but I still want to give him another chance, and..."
Speaking, Ning Tong touched her swollen belly, saying everything without words.
On this matter, the two elders no longer tried to persuade her, only sighing, but they had to admit they weren’t optimistic about their daughter’s future, mainly due to their lack of confidence in Zhang Chao’s current attitude.
It’s said that love and marriage shouldn’t be decided by parents, but sometimes parents have a very accurate vision; marriages they see issues with are likely to have issues.
In South City Ancient Town, Su Qing and Li Zijun walked the streets, where it was currently crowded with people, most of whom were young.
There were even cultural exhibition groups holding events, turning the area into a classical unsleeping town.
Seeing people in traditional costumes passing by, most could go up to take a photo with them, and they would respond warmly.
However, the two were not interested in this; they didn’t come just to see people. Not to mention, the lantern festival here was quite distinctive.
Under the bright moon in the sky, an ancient street bustling with lights, filled with lanterns, and on the river beside the ancient street, boats with lights float, exceptional and enchanting as they were, with lanterns occasionally flying up in the sky.
"Ah... your friend was really pitiful. Found you on the night of the first day of the new year, gone on the second day, and construction people came on the third. It’s really a calculated move. The world seems nice, but indeed there are many pitiful people," Li Zijun said while walking.
To this, Su Qing shook his head, "Pitiful? Isn’t that true? If someone can be tormented from fat to unrecogizably thin, you can imagine the stress endured.
But, with this sort of thing, no outsider can truly help; it’s up to himself. I still remember what he said when he took his father’s ashes from the cremation furnace.
He said, ’My dad took me, I was very heavy, six pounds and eight ounces; I took my dad, very light, six pounds eight ounces.’
This sort of incident would be challenging for anyone, but I suppose his dad now has a new identity."
After saying this, Su Qing let out a heavy sigh, feeling a bit relaxed.
Although he seemed at ease lately, a weight grew heavier in his heart. Particularly, seeing many people’s futures through narration in the hospital felt like a stone pressing on his heart.
Though it didn’t affect his behavior, it brought about a feeling of unexplainable fatigue, hidden in his heart. However, as a criminal police officer, Li Zijun keenly noticed the pressure between his brows, so he kept finding topics to chat about with him.
"I think so too, the living still need to live, and you can’t internalize everything. It’s making me worry about you. How about it, talking about it helps, right?" Li Zijun smiled.
Su Qing nodded, "Indeed."
As they talked, someone in the distance set off fireworks.
Just then, a panicked yet delighted voice abruptly interrupted.
"Junjun?"
Upon hearing it, the two turned and saw an adorably dressed girl in a traditional long gown with hair adorned as if a little loli.
"What the heck? Social bandit, how come you’re here?" Su Qing exclaimed in surprise.
The person was Sun Mumu, whom he never expected to meet in such a place, and especially not in this outfit. Had he discovered some hidden hobby of hers?
But at that moment, Sun Mumu’s expression was clearly off, her panic apparent. Without waiting for them to ask, she dashed forward like a homing swallow and ran into Li Zijun’s arms.
"Junjun, save me, bad people, waa~~~"
The social bandit burst into tears in an impeccable motion, leaving Li Zijun somewhat at a loss for what to do.
A second later, a narration prompt echoed in Su Qing’s mind:
[The social bandit encountered malicious harassment, gropers, in an extremely vile act, a gang operation. After being refused, enraged, they planned to kidnap her after knocking her unconscious. Luckily, the social bandit was alert, thwarting their plan, but the group had followed her here.]
Hearing this, Su Qing widened his eyes.
Damn it, this was intentional, wasn’t it? Just out for a stroll, and a scene came into play!
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