Lu Mingzhe didn't message her all day, and she never made a fuss.
She was too considerate.
He was already missing her terribly and wanted to rush home to surprise her.
After Chen Jiaojiao's words, Lu Mingzhe found her even more well-behaved and liked her even more.
"The more you say, the more I appreciate her, and the more I long to see her."
"Why don't you take a taxi back yourself? I'll go find her right now?"
Hearing him say it so convincingly.
Chen Jiaojiao suddenly felt annoyed for no reason.
She glared at him.
"I'm not joking! Can you be serious?"
"I'm not joking either, I'm very serious."
"I really miss her and can't wait to go find her. Does my expression look serious enough?"
It was better not to explain seriously.
The more he explained, the angrier Chen Jiaojiao felt.
What a person!
A month ago, she was furious with Hu Jiasheng and insisted on marrying him.
In the blink of an eye, she was madly in love with another woman?
Men were indeed no good!
She couldn't be bothered to talk to Lu Mingzhe for the rest of the journey.
Lu Mingzhe was anxious. While driving, he texted Xiang Wan, asking if she had returned.
After not seeing her for two days, Xiang Wan missed him too.
"Try to return as soon as possible."
"Then hurry. If you get there before me, wash up and wait for me."
Lu Mingzhe sent a winking emoji.
Unexpectedly, Xiang Wan didn't reply. His phone rang.
It was his mother.
She asked if they had returned, how Jiaojiao was doing, and that his father had something to tell them and wanted them to go home.
With such a major incident, it was normal for his parents to worry.
It was time to go back and give them an explanation.
Reluctantly, Lu Mingzhe drove to the Lu family's house.
"You haven't eaten dinner yet, have you? Jiaojiao has lost weight and looks pale after only a few days away."
"I've asked the kitchen to prepare some light dishes. You two should eat something."
They were ushered to the dining table.
Chen Jiaojiao didn't want to offend her mother-in-law, so she ate small bites.
Lu's father came to talk to her.
"Jiaojiao, I can't interfere too much in this matter, but you're smart and more reasonable than most people. You should understand. Please don't blame your father."
Chen Jiaojiao was gracious and polite.
"Where did that come from? I understand. You have your difficulties. You've already helped me a lot. How could I blame you?"
"It's good that you don't blame me. Although I can't do much openly, your father is my in-law after all."
"If he truly falls on hard times, I won't look good either. Privately, I will try to find some connections to smooth things over."
"But it will take time. You need to be patient. Don't reveal too much to outsiders."
Chen Jiaojiao was so moved that she didn't know what to say.
"Thank you, Dad."
"Alright, eat. Relax, taking care of your health is most important. Your father has other arrangements."
Lu's mother also came to comfort her.
"You're too thin, Jiaojiao. I've been through it. A body like this won't be able to keep a child."
"Mingzhe is not young either. He'll be thirty next year. They say a man establishes himself at thirty. He doesn't care, but you have to consider your father's reputation."
"We can't let people tease him about the child. I'm counting on you to take good care of yourself and give our family a healthy child soon."
Before marriage, they urged her to get married.
After marriage, every meeting, they urged her to have a child.
Lu Mingzhe was impressed.
Last time his mother indirectly urged them to have a child, Chen Jiaojiao just played along.
Today, for some unknown reason.
After her mother finished speaking, she suddenly picked up the porridge and drank it all in one gulp.
"Okay, Mom, I'll listen to you. I'll eat more from now on. I'll take good care of myself and give the Lu family a big healthy boy."
"Silly child, what era is this? We're not patriarchal. A big healthy boy doesn't matter."
"As long as the child belongs to you two and is healthy and safe, we'll be very happy."
Chen Jiaojiao's eyes rolled.
"Then you should talk to Mingzhe more, tell him to stay up less late and come home early. Otherwise, if I'm the only one taking care of my body, I might not be able to have a healthy child."
"Hmm? He often stays up late and comes home very late? Why didn't you tell me earlier?"
His mother cast a displeased look at Lu Mingzhe.
"What's going on? Are you very busy recently? Not coming home after work, what are you running around outside for? Where have you been going?"
Lu Mingzhe never expected Chen Jiaojiao to be so ungrateful. He almost spat out his porridge.
"Don't listen to her nonsense. Where could I possibly go?"
"I'm warning you, Lu Mingzhe, our family is not like others! Face and morality are important, you know that clearly!"
"Since you're married, then live properly. If you dare to learn from those shameless people and mess around outside, disgracing us, don't think we'll let you off!"
After dinner, Lu Mingzhe looked at Chen Jiaojiao, who seemed to be in a good mood.
He blew a puff of second-hand smoke into her face.
"What's wrong? Ungrateful? I helped you, and you harmed me. Are you a wolf in sheep's clothing?"
Chen Jiaojiao frowned.
"You didn't know how to restrain yourself at all. You sounded as sweet as honey when you talked about that woman outside."
"No matter what, I'm your nominal wife. Consider my feelings a little. It's understandable that I'd feel unhappy if I hear too much."
"You're really something. I didn't bring up your mess with Hu Jiasheng, and you dare to attack me?"
Lu Mingzhe chuckled.
"If you didn't start it, would I retaliate? I haven't said anything about you, so what right do you have to criticize me?"
His words left Chen Jiaojiao speechless.
Fine, it was indeed her fault first.
Lu Mingzhe's actions now were just paying her back.
However, she still felt uncomfortable.
"Lu Mingzhe, I'm serious. Your parents quite like me, and we are truly married."
"Can we let go of the past and look forward?"
"What do you mean? Do you think I'm indebted to you for helping with your father's matters and want to offer yourself?"
Since he had brought it up, Chen Jiaojiao decided to joke about it.
"Then do you want me!"
"No. Don't make such boring jokes with me. They're not funny at all."
Lu Mingzhe was like a gentleman.
"I, Lu Mingzhe, never sleep with women who don't have me in their hearts. Reluctant participation is meaningless."
Chen Jiaojiao had something she didn't say.
What if she changed her impression of him now and became willing?
Of course, she couldn't say such a thing.
Any man would mind if she flirted with Hu Jiasheng in front of him back then.
Since he hadn't let it go yet, she would wait and try to impress him.
When they reached the entrance of the residential complex, Lu Mingzhe remained in the car and didn't get out.
Chen Jiaojiao looked at him pleadingly.
"Your parents said my condition is not good and asked you to accompany me more. Do you really have the heart to abandon me and go to someone else?"
"Many people are in bad condition. When I was in a bad condition, you didn't abandon Hu Jiasheng to take care of me."