Chapter 205: Chapter 205: Brother Jing Huai, I really know I was wrong
Duanmu Qing’s eyes widened in surprise, "So it’s really her!"
"Have you met her, Auntie?"
Qiao Yu’s thoughts were tangled with complexity, worried that Duanmu Qing might have a rather favorable impression of Song Song, which would mean she truly had no chance to turn things around.
Duanmu Qing smiled faintly, "If I’m not mistaken, I saw her yesterday. Ha! When did Jing Huai’s taste become so poor? He even takes a liking to that kind of girl..."
Hearing Duanmu Qing say this, Qiao Yu finally felt relieved. Indeed, there was a big disagreement!
"Auntie, please pretend you don’t know about this. I don’t want Brother Jinghuai to say I’m stirring up trouble. As for me and Brother Jinghuai, let’s just leave it be! Let’s assume we... are destined to part ways."
Duanmu Qing had identified Qiao Yu as her daughter-in-law long ago and couldn’t accept halfway substitutes, saying, "Yu’er, don’t worry, I’m on your side. In my view, Jing Huai and that girl are not suited for each other; the differences between them are too great."
"Maybe Jing Huai doesn’t know now, but sooner or later, he’ll realize and understand that you are the one most suited for him..."
"So, don’t be sad or upset. Take this time to improve yourself. Women of the new era should be independent and strong. The more you have to offer, the better a man you’ll attract, understand?"
Qiao Yu had always admired Duanmu Qing’s independent and self-sufficient character, a rare brilliant trait for women of her generation.
"I understand, Auntie. I’ll do as you say, and I believe your words. Actually, Brother Jinghuai and that teacher aren’t suited for each other..."
Duanmu Qing smiled in agreement, "They’re definitely not suited. Just wait and see, maybe there’s love now, but truly living together is when the conflict begins. Jing Huai can’t appreciate that kind of petty girl."
"...Mm."
Though those were the words spoken, Qiao Yu’s heart was still pounding as she felt Xiao Jinghuai was no longer the cold-hearted man he once was...
He now had an added touch of humanity.
...
After Duanmu Qing boarded the plane, Qiao Yu walked out of the airport terminal, a bright light flashed from a distance. She frowned and saw a man getting out of the car and walking towards her.
Qiao Yu smiled sweetly, "Brother Jinghuai, why haven’t you left yet?"
Xiao Jinghuai came to her, expressionless, and instead of answering, he asked, "Did you tell her everything?"
"Uh... what are you referring to? Anyway, I did tell her about your wedding. Such a big thing; I couldn’t possibly stay silent..."
Xiao Jinghuai admired smart women and disliked those with schemes, "You didn’t reveal anything earlier when I was around, and now you openly admit to me that you said everything. Qiao Yu, don’t play clever tricks in front of me..."
These words hit Qiao Yu’s weak spot, completely forgetting what Duanmu Qing had said earlier, she replied, "Yes! I am playing clever tricks. I thought as long as I’m gentle, virtuous, knowledgeable, and polite, not be capricious, you’d like me again. I used to think you’d always be by my side, but suddenly you said you’re getting married. How am I supposed to accept that?"
"..."
Xiao Jinghuai furrowed his brows, "Go back and rest well; don’t say such foolish things again in the future!"
After speaking, the man turned indifferently to get into the car and leave...
At this time, the girl suddenly ran over and hugged him from behind, "Brother Jinghuai, I really know I’ve done wrong. Please don’t be so cold to me. Can’t your attitude be slightly better, even just a little bit?"