Chapter 117: Don’t Be Foolish
Ding Yuejun saw Zeng Jiahe was also there and greeted him with a smile.
However, her demeanor was not as warm as before. After all, she had seen Mrs. Zeng’s attitude toward Mo Xiaohong. Since Mrs. Zeng didn’t like Xiao Hong, there was no need for her to continue being amiable to Zeng Jiahe. Knowing that they are not meant to be, she shouldn’t condone it, lest Xiao Hong and Zeng Jiahe end up in pain.
Zeng Jiahe naturally felt Ding Yuejun’s changed attitude towards him, but he didn’t say anything. Instead, he enthusiastically stepped forward to take the things from their hands, lightening Ding Yuejun and the others’ load.
Seeing how diligently and enthusiastically Zeng Jiahe behaved, Ding Yuejun felt complicated. This young man was truly good, deeply affectionate towards Xiao Hong, and still unmarried. Yet, there was a problem with his mother.
Shaking her head, Ding Yuejun refrained from thinking further. The more she thought about it, the more she felt it was a pity.
But after putting down the things, Zeng Jiahe looked at Ding Yuejun seriously and said, "Auntie, I want to talk to you about the matter between Xiao Hong and me."
Hearing this, Ding Yuejun couldn’t help but look at the two of them.
Mo Xiaohong’s face was blushing slightly, while Zeng Jiahe was full of joy.
Seeing them like this, Ding Yuejun felt puzzled. They had just been out for two days, so when did the relationship between these two become closer than before?
Even Yiyi felt surprised, looking at her sister and then at Zeng Jiahe, thinking something might have happened between the two that they didn’t know about.
Returning to her senses, Ding Yuejun looked at Zeng Jiahe and asked, "What do you want to say?"
"Auntie, I want to marry Xiao Hong, and I hope you can agree." Zeng Jiahe said without hesitation, then looked at Ding Yuejun nervously.
Hearing this, Ding Yuejun raised an eyebrow and said, "It doesn’t seem like a matter of me agreeing or not, right? The most critical thing now is your mother’s stance. She doesn’t like Xiao Hong, so your relationship is simply impossible."
Zeng Jiahe hurriedly said, "Auntie, rest assured, my mom has already changed her mind. She thinks Xiao Hong and I are perfectly matched. Yesterday she was chatting non-stop with Xiao Hong and urging us to speed things up."
"Your mom changed her mind?"
Ding Yuejun felt a bit unexpected, and she couldn’t react immediately.
Zeng Jiahe solemnly nodded and said, "Yes, my mom changed her mind a long time ago. My parents both like Xiao Hong a lot, so please agree to our relationship, Auntie."
Ding Yuejun stayed silent, then looked at Mo Xiaohong and asked, "Xiao Hong, is this true?"
Mo Xiaohong nodded, her expression soft, "Yes, Aunt Zeng even said she wants to find a time to have a good talk with you, mom."
Finally, Ding Yuejun believed Zeng Jiahe’s words, but she felt this matter was a bit sudden, so she didn’t immediately agree. Instead, she looked at Zeng Jiahe and said, "Jiahe, it’s quite late today, so you should go back first."
Although Zeng Jiahe wanted to stay longer, he didn’t dare to oppose Ding Yuejun and reluctantly nodded, bidding farewell to Mo Xiaohong.
After Zeng Jiahe left, Ding Yuejun quickly pulled Mo Xiaohong aside and asked, "Xiao Hong, what’s going on? Didn’t Mrs. Zeng remain very indifferent before? How did she suddenly make a 180-degree change, which is quite surprising."
"Mom, it’s all thanks to Jiahe’s effort. He never gave up on our relationship and finally persuaded his parents."
However, Ding Yuejun still felt something was strange. It hadn’t been long, so how exactly did Zeng Jiahe persuade his parents?
Perhaps Ding Yuejun didn’t notice, but Yiyi saw it clearly. When Mo Xiaohong mentioned this matter, the emotion in her eyes was a bit peculiar, which indicated there was indeed something strange about this.
Seizing an opportunity, Yiyi pulled Mo Xiaohong aside and asked, "Sister, how exactly did Zeng Jiahe get his parents to agree? Are you hiding something?"
"No... nothing." Mo Xiaohong hurriedly denied, yet the panic in her eyes didn’t escape Yiyi’s notice.
"Sister, it seems you really are hiding something. It’s not right for you to do this. Mom is genuinely concerned about you. If she finds out you’re suffering, she’ll definitely be sad and upset."
Hearing Yiyi’s words, Mo Xiaohong fell silent. In the end, she opened her mouth but said nothing.
Seeing Mo Xiaohong like this, Yiyi was anxious for her.
"Sister, what’s really going on? You need to give a clear answer."
"Yiyi, don’t ask about this matter anymore, but you’re right. If I don’t tell the truth, mom will certainly worry. So I will explain everything to her." With that, Mo Xiaohong went straight to Ding Yuejun’s room.
Watching Mo Xiaohong leave, Yiyi was full of questions. What was there that couldn’t be shared with her, but could be shared with their mother?
Since her sister wouldn’t tell her, she would find an opportunity to ask their mother directly.
Meanwhile, on the other side, after hesitating for a long time, Mo Xiaohong finally knocked on Ding Yuejun’s door.
Ding Yuejun opened the door and saw it was Mo Xiaohong, she quickly asked, "Xiao Hong, what’s going on?"
"Mom, actually... I know how Jiahe convinced his parents."
Hearing this, Ding Yuejun was startled and quickly said, "Xiao Hong, it seems there is indeed a hidden story. What is going on, you must tell mom truthfully to avoid being bullied by the Zeng Family member."
Thinking of Mrs. Zeng’s behavior before, Ding Yuejun’s heart was only left with a sigh of ’as expected,’ knowing there was indeed something the Zeng Family was hiding from them. Otherwise, how could they agree to Xiao Hong and Zeng Jiahe so quickly?
"Actually... it’s because of Jiahe."
"Because of what about Jiahe?"
Mo Xiaohong bit her lip, her face turning bright red, but eventually she spoke.
As it turned out, this time Zeng Jiahe was injured and hospitalized. After being discharged, he underwent a physical examination again, and the result was unbelievable.
It turned out that it would be very difficult for Zeng Jiahe to have children of his own.
The Zeng Family member felt a thunderbolt upon receiving this news, but Zeng Jiahe was the calmest among them. However, thinking of his condition, he became disheartened and never sought out Mo Xiaohong again.
If Mo Xiaohong hadn’t discovered this matter by accident two days ago, Zeng Jiahe might have kept it from her for life, and they might have drifted apart, never to meet again.
Knowing this matter first hand, Mo Xiaohong was also shocked. Then she had a good discussion with Zeng Jiahe. Seeing the deep affection in his eyes while he verbally rejected her, Mo Xiaohong was deeply touched. Finally, she brought up their relationship.
Hearing what Mo Xiaohong said, Ding Yuejun was extremely surprised. She grabbed Mo Xiaohong’s hand and said, "Xiao Hong, you are still young. You have so much time ahead, you mustn’t make a rash decision."
Don’t blame Ding Yuejun for being selfish. Although Zeng Jiahe was indeed good, her main concern was, of course, Mo Xiaohong.