Chapter 94: Halt
After Zeng Jiahe finished his meal and played with Shanshan for a while, he left, knowing that Mo Xiaohong was at work today. He had come to ask Ding Yuejun’s opinion of him, and learning that Ding Yuejun didn’t oppose his relationship with Xiao Hong put his mind at ease.
Thinking about this, Zeng Jiahe excitedly headed toward the food factory; he remembered that Xiao Hong should be getting off work and ready to eat soon.
When Mo Xiaohong saw Zeng Jiahe, she was a bit puzzled, "Why did you come here?"
At that moment, Zeng Jiahe couldn’t hide his joy, "Xiao Hong, I just wanted to see you."
Upon hearing this, Mo Xiaohong felt slightly embarrassed, "You don’t have to come specifically to see me, it’s a hassle to travel back and forth."
"It’s not a hassle, not at all."
Zeng Jiahe hurriedly shook his head, then looked directly at Mo Xiaohong and said, "Xiao Hong, I... I haven’t married yet."
Upon hearing this, Mo Xiaohong was truly stunned, she looked at Zeng Jiahe incredulously.
Zeng Jiahe looked at Mo Xiaohong, who was just as he remembered, his eyes full of tenderness.
"Since you rejected me, I went away, only thinking about learning a craft, never considering finding a partner. When I finished learning and returned, I became busy with work. Even though my family pressured me recently, I still haven’t gone on a blind date. Just as I couldn’t resist my family’s urging to go on one, I ran into you, Xiao Hong. I think it’s a blessing from heaven, letting me know that you’re single again. I... what do you think of me?"
At the end, Zeng Jiahe nervously looked at Mo Xiaohong.
And Mo Xiaohong, after hearing this long speech, finally understood Zeng Jiahe’s meaning.
At this moment, her eyes were full of shock, feeling it was incredible, but there was a slight touch in her heart, softening her previously cold heart.
But thinking about how she now has Shanshan, and considering Zeng Jiahe’s first marriage, she directly shook her head and said, "We’re not suitable for each other."
Seeing Mo Xiaohong’s rejection, Zeng Jiahe’s eyes were full of disappointment, but he quickly regained his determined expression and said, "Xiao Hong, I know you can’t accept me so quickly, but believe me, I’m serious. Even if you reject me, I’ll continue to pursue you, alright, you have to return to work this afternoon, I won’t disturb you. I’ll come to pick you up tomorrow after work; I remember you said you could go home and rest tomorrow."
"Actually, you don’t have to..."
"Xiao Hong, I’m heading back now."
Not waiting for Mo Xiaohong to finish her sentence, Zeng Jiahe directly interrupted her, fearing hearing her rejection again, which would leave him with no reason to find her. After saying this, he left.
Watching Zeng Jiahe’s distant figure, Mo Xiaohong’s eyes were full of complexity.
But thinking about her past experiences at the Jiang Family, her expression gradually firmed up. Now that she is living with Shanshan, life is not worse than before, even better. So there’s no need to seek another man, since she can now earn and support the family.
On the other side, Yiyi looked at Ding Yuejun thoughtfully and said, "Mom, Zeng Jiahe really seems devoted, but you can’t just take his words as truth. When there’s a chance, I’ll check to see if what he said is true."
Considering that if Mo Xiaohong really accepted Zeng Jiahe, his affairs should be thoroughly investigated, Ding Yuejun nodded and said, "If there’s a chance, clear up everything about Zeng Jiahe. If he’s truly good, I’ll try to persuade Xiao Hong to give it a chance, as she’s still young and should indeed find someone to marry."
Although Yiyi believed a woman shouldn’t necessarily have to marry, if Zeng Jiahe is truly devoted and of good character, he would indeed be a good choice.
As for Mo Xiaohong, she indeed saw Zeng Jiahe when she left work the next day, suddenly unsure how to face him. Originally, when Zeng Jiahe hadn’t revealed his feelings, she could treat him as a normal friend, but now, how should she face him?
Zeng Jiahe spotted Mo Xiaohong earlier and ran up with a smile, "Xiao Hong, I’ll take you home."
Mo Xiaohong looked hesitant.
Zeng Jiahe noticed her hesitation, slightly tilted his body, letting Mo Xiaohong see his left arm, which still had bandages from an injury.
Seeing the injury on Zeng Jiahe’s hand, Mo Xiaohong couldn’t bring herself to reject him, finally nodding and saying, "Okay, let’s go home together."
Upon hearing this, Zeng Jiahe’s face was all smiles.
Seeing Zeng Jiahe’s joyful expression, Mo Xiaohong’s face also had a few smiles; seeing others happy is indeed uplifting.
However, they hadn’t walked far when someone suddenly rushed out from the side.
"Mo Xiaohong, you fickle woman, no wonder you don’t want to get back with me, turns out you have another man, how could you do this to me?"
Hearing this, Mo Xiaohong’s expression turned completely cold, looking at Jiang Huirong, her eyes were devoid of emotion.
"Jiang Huirong, we’ve already divorced, so even if I find another man, it doesn’t justify you calling me fickle, nor does it make me unworthy of you. If we’re to discuss worthiness, it’s you who wasn’t worthy of me and Shanshan earlier. You had an affair with Widow Li and fathered an illegitimate child, insisting on divorce. Didn’t you think about how you’d hurt me then?"
Even if Mo Xiaohong didn’t care about Jiang Huirong, many people had looked at her with strange expressions just now. She had to clarify the situation to prevent useless gossip, not to mention she wasn’t the Mo Xiaohong who wouldn’t retaliate against insults; she wouldn’t let anyone bully her and Shanshan now.
After hearing Mo Xiaohong’s words, others looked at Jiang Huirong, realizing he was the one at fault.
Jiang Huirong was beyond angry, pointing at Mo Xiaohong and saying, "I don’t have an illegitimate child, that child isn’t mine."
"Ha... it’s because you’re stupid, getting cuckolded without knowing. Since people’s actions are seen by heaven, your heartlessness and unrighteousness are being punished."
After saying this, Mo Xiaohong didn’t want to argue with Jiang Huirong further and continued onward.
As Jiang Huirong watched the increasingly attractive Mo Xiaohong, looking like she was glowing, he became fixated. Unconsciously, Mo Xiaohong had become as beautiful as she was in her youth. Now she even has a good job, where could one find such a woman?
Thinking of this, Jiang Huirong chased after her.
But Zeng Jiahe directly blocked his path, "Stay back, Xiao Hong doesn’t want to see you."