Chapter 189 - 189 145 Resolving Doubts_2

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189: Chapter 145: Resolving Doubts_2 189: Chapter 145: Resolving Doubts_2 Zhao Yushan was puffing on his cigarette, his face so dark it seemed it could drip water. “Dad, Mom, there’s no need for you to worry so much; actually...” Feeling helpless, Zhao Qiliang told his parents the true reason behind Zhao Yuanbao’s sacrifice. Between his parents and a friend who had betrayed his sister, his choice was obviously his parents! “Qiliang, are you telling the truth?” “Yes, Qiliang, you’re not just saying this to comfort us, are you?” Zhao Yushan and Li Aiyuan couldn’t accept that the naive and honest child, who had grown up together with their daughter and treated her like a treasure, could actually be such a philanderer! “Dad, Mom, do you think I’m that kind of person? Besides, Yuanbao is already gone. If I slandered him, would I even be human? Qihui knew about this long ago, if you don’t believe me, you can ask her.” “No need, no need,” Zhao Yulan waved her hands, “Mom believes you. Let’s end this matter here. Yuanbao’s dad and Yuanbao’s mom have it tough too, no matter how wrong his actions were, now that he’s gone, let’s not add fuel to the fire.” Zhao Yushan also said sternly, “Yes, your mom is right, Qiliang, let’s stop this here. This includes Xiaoqiong and Chuxia. Don’t tell them either.” “I understand.” Suddenly Zhao Yushan felt guilty about his previous hesitations—how could he have imagined his parents to be so narrow-minded? If he had told them earlier, he wouldn’t have needed to let them worry for so long. Alas, it seemed he still didn’t understand his parents well enough. Knowing that their daughter would not remain in mourning for Zhao Yuanbao for the rest of her life, Zhao Yushan and Li Aiyuan relaxed, and after chatting with their son for a bit, they went together to Room 205. Upon entering, they found only Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe left in the room. Li Aiyuan asked with confusion, “Did Chuxia go back?” “Regimental Commander Xiao Zhou just left, so we had Chuxia see him out.” While speaking, Zhao Yulan moved some seats for her brother and sister-in-law, “Brother, Sister-in-law, we discussed it earlier, the Zhou family’s dowry offer was too high, we cannot accept it. Just now, we had Chuxia and Regimental Commander Xiao Zhou clear the air.” “Yulan, Baohe, you did the right thing,” Zhao Yushan heaved a sigh of relief, “I’ve always been worried about you taking that money. Now, I can finally feel at ease. Too much money burns the hand.” “Brother, if you were worried, why didn’t you talk to me?” Zhao Yulan gave her brother a reproachful look, “You’re still being so distant with me? Baohe and I asked you and sister-in-law to come over because we consider you the closest. Are you still playing games with me?” “I’m not playing games with you, we just never had the time to discuss it,” Zhao Yushan said looking wronged. “How much dowry did the Zhou family give?” Zhao Qiliang asked curiously. “Altogether, it was over five thousand.” “What?” Zhao Qiliang smacked his tongue, “That is truly astronomical.” Then he added, “But considering the Zhou family’s financial situation, it makes sense to give that amount.” “What the Zhou family has is theirs, and your uncle and I can’t let it be said that we sold our daughter. Besides, if we actually took that money back and that bunch at home found out, I bet we wouldn’t be able to live in peace.” “Yeah, there are no secrets that don’t get out eventually. Better safe than sorry.” Lin Baohe knew very well what kind of people his parents were, so without hiding anything anymore, he simply voiced his concerns. “Well, even if there really were walls that couldn’t talk, it wouldn’t be good. I mean, if people ask how much dowry the Zhou family gave, and you tell the truth, it would spread out. And if you lie, then you’d feel guilty towards the Zhou family, right?” “Hmm, it really is like that,” Zhao Yulan nodded, “so we’ve been thinking it over, and we can’t accept the money.” “That’s correct,” Li Aiyuan said and slapped her son on the head, “Qiliang, you’ll have to work harder to save money. The dowry we give to Xiaoqiong can’t be too shabby.” “Mom, how did you end up making this about me?” “Who told you not to marry before your sister?” Li Aiyuan glared at him, “In the future, your kids will have to call Chuxia’s kids ‘big brother’ or ‘big sister’. How embarrassing!” What kind of logic was that? Zhao Qiliang looked at his mother with a loss for words, truly unsure of what to say. The conversation was lively when Chuxia wobbled back in. After examining Chuxia’s expression, Zhao Yulan asked tentatively, “Did you talk?” “I did,” Chuxia nodded. “What did Regimental Commander Xiao Zhou say?” At that moment, ten eyes were all fixated on Chuxia. Chuxia shivered, “Don’t stare at me like that; it gives me the creeps.” “Impossible child!” Zhao Yulan slapped her daughter in irritation, “We’re dying of anxiety here, and you start to play tricks? Speak up, or I’ll slap you to death!” “Mom, would you really slap me to death?” Chuxia pouted, “Would you bear it?” “This impossible child...” Zhao Yulan looked helplessly at Zhao Yushan and his wife, “With her temperament, how can I feel at ease about her being someone’s daughter-in-law?” “If you can’t feel at ease, why did you agree to let me marry?” “Stop beating around the bush!” Even Lin Baohe was getting impatient. “Alright, I gave Regimental Commander Zhou a detailed report of what we discussed. After he heard it, he just gave me a cold glance and walked away.” “He didn’t say anything?” “That’s right, he didn’t say a word.” Zhao Yulan looked to her husband, “What does that mean? Did he agree or not? Is it possible he thinks we’re too nagging and is unhappy? Ah, if he’s dissatisfied now, will he be good to our Chuxia in the future?...” (To be continued. If you enjoy this story, welcome to qidian.com to vote for it, support it with your monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

Chapter 189 - 189 145 Resolving Doubts_2

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