Chapter 49: Chapter 49 Thank you
Zhao Qing looked at her husband, no, her ex-husband.
"Report it, I want to make him famous."
Seeing that Zhao Qing really didn’t care about the past emotions, He Chao immediately understood her ruthlessness.
"Xiao Qing, don’t call the police. I will compensate for the damaged items at their full value."
After saying this, He Chao took out his phone, ready to make the payment, but Zhao Qing stopped him.
"He Chao, what you are doing now is pointless. Just wait for the legal punishment."
Before her words had faded away, the police arrived.
Zhang Hao didn’t follow up with the subsequent handling of the situation, but everything went rather smoothly.
When it was almost time to get off work, Zhang Hao also received a call from Zhao Qing, thanking him for his heroic rescue.
In fact, Zhang Hao felt that this was simply what a man should do. At that time, besides him, there were also quite a few people who came forward to help.
But Zhao Qing only invited Zhang Hao to dinner.
Zhang Hao thought that Zhao Qing’s invitation was meant for everyone who had helped her that day.
But when he arrived at the dinner venue, he found out it was just him and Zhao Qing.
"Doctor Zhang, please have a seat."
Zhao Qing, having adjusted her mood, still looked calm and composed.
After the incident, Zhang Hao also learned a bit about Zhao Qing from other doctors.
Her family originally owned a big company, so by all accounts, she should be a wealthy young lady.
But influenced by film and television works, she resolutely chose to enter the medical industry.
However, this didn’t change her original intention, even though she is now a nurse at a small hospital.
She has never complained about her job.
Her ex-husband was an employee in her father’s company.
They met three years ago, and He Chao pursued Zhao Qing aggressively, which made her, with little experience in love, vulnerable.
Moreover, at that time, He Chao indeed seemed like a good man; he deceived both Zhao Qing and her father with his facade.
To ensure that his daughter could have a better future,
Zhao Qing’s father even promoted He Chao from an ordinary employee to three levels up in a short period.
This move caused much discussion among the company, but Zhao Qing’s father didn’t care.
He thought as long as He Chao could develop well in the company, he might even entrust the company to him someday.
The only condition was that he had to treat his daughter well.
But it wasn’t until today that He Chao finally showed his true colors.
"You seem to be in a good mood. It looks like today’s events haven’t had much of an impact on you," Zhang Hao said.
Zhao Qing smiled, took a sip of water, and said, "Actually, I knew that today’s events would happen."
"But I didn’t expect it to be so explosive. I thought he would pick a sunny and breezy day to talk to me about divorce."
"Or use those things to threaten me, forcing me to make my father give him the position of general manager of the company."
"But I wasn’t unaware of the things he was doing; I just thought that as long as he was in that position, no matter how much he jumped around, he couldn’t cause any serious trouble."
"It was nothing more than dealing with him daily. As long as we could continue to live this way, there was no need for us to divorce."
Zhang Hao listened carefully, nodding his head from time to time to show agreement.
"It seems He Chao still doesn’t understand you. Outsiders always think rich young ladies are simple-minded."
"In reality, who that survives in that kind of environment is truly naive?"
Zhao Qing was amused by Zhang Hao’s words. When it comes to scheming, she truly couldn’t compare with her several female cousins.
They were the real masters at manipulating men. She was just a rookie.
The waiter brought up the dishes, and it was surprisingly oyster sashimi.
Seeing this dish made Zhang Hao think of his cousin.
"Don’t you like it, Doctor Zhang? The oysters from this restaurant are actually quite good."
Looking at the oysters, Zhang Hao mustered the courage to taste one, and indeed, it was delicious.
But the texture was quite unfamiliar, and after forcing down two or three, he didn’t touch them again.
On the other hand, Zhao Qing couldn’t stop eating them one after the other.
"Where are you staying tonight, going home?"
In reality, this question was more out of courtesy than inquiry since the two of them were just colleagues.
It wasn’t necessary to pry into each other’s private lives, but what Zhang Hao was thinking was that she and her ex-husband had a terrible fight during the day, and if she were to go back to that home, there could be danger.
Men like He Chao with such extreme personalities should be kept at a distance.
"I won’t go back, I’ll head straight to my parents’ place. I’ve already discussed this matter with them."
"My parents agree with my decision to divorce He Chao, and under no circumstances will they allow him to appear before me again."
After dinner, Zhang Hao didn’t offer to take Zhao Qing home, but she took the initiative to get into his car.
"My car’s not allowed on the roads today, I took a taxi this morning."
After saying this, Zhao Qing took down her cellphone from the holder, entered her parents’ address into the map, and switched to voice navigation.
Seeing how adept Zhao Qing was, Zhang Hao joked, "It seems like Nurse Zhao is not new to riding in other people’s cars?"
Zhao Qing just laughed without responding, instead buckling her seatbelt and leaning back in the seat with her eyes closed.
Zhang Hao started the car, and if he were alone, he would drive at the fastest speed.
But with another person in the passenger seat today, he only sought a steady speed, not a fast one.
When there was just one kilometer left to the destination, Zhao Qing opened her eyes.
"Doctor Zhang, thank you for today. Could you drop me off at home before you leave?"
Zhang Hao initially didn’t understand what she meant by her words.
Being dropped off at home could mean either inside the house or just downstairs.
Anyway, seeing as how the day had gone, a few extra minutes wouldn’t be a problem.
Zhang Hao, with his straightforward mindset, agreed.
The navigation ended, and the car stopped in front of a small villa.
This villa was surrounded by several taller buildings and was likely the headliner of this neighborhood.
Zhao Qing unbuckled her seatbelt and said to Zhang Hao, "Come out of the car, Doctor Zhang."
Zhang Hao, puzzled, replied, "What do you mean, come out? I need to head back."
"You saved me today. My dad wants to thank you. Just come in for a tea."
With a nod, Zhang Hao accepted, knowing he should respect the wishes of an elder when invited.
He followed Zhao Qing into the house, which was decorated warmly and with a hint of classical taste.
"Mom and Dad, this is Doctor Zhang I mentioned on the phone; he’s the one who brought me back. I’m going to my room to change, please entertain him for me."
After speaking, Zhao Qing glanced at Zhang Hao before hurrying upstairs.
Zhao Jun and Wan Rou looked at Zhang Hao, one with an imposing presence and the other with a gentle smile that showed the affection of an elder.
"Doctor Zhang, please have a seat here."
Being in the presence of such prominent individuals for the first time, Zhang Hao felt a bit of nervousness. It seemed the tea may not be so easy to drink after all.
"Doctor Zhang, thank you for saving our daughter today. If it hadn’t been for you, she might be lying in the hospital right now."
"Xiao Qing mentioned you hurt your back, is it serious?"
Zhang Hao shook his head like a wobble board: "No, just got hit by a flower vase, a bit of a bruise, it will heal on its own in a few days."
