Xie Yuping had made it clear that Xie Jinghu was not to go to Rongcheng and disturb Zou Weijun and Xie Qian’s lives, a fact well-known to Xie Jinghu’s trusted assistant.
This was mainly for Zou Weijun’s health, to avoid Xie Jinghu upsetting her.
In a split second, Xie Jinghu devised a plan—he simply wouldn’t meet Zou Weijun, or he’d just catch a glimpse of her without letting her see him!
Xie Jinghu knew his eldest brother, Xie Yuping, would agree to this. After all, Xie Yuping didn’t want him to divorce Zou Weijun. With someone openly pursuing Zou Weijun in Rongcheng, his showing up was a way to protect the family’s integrity!
He could even use this to remind Xie Yuping and their mother: a long-distance marriage, even without issues, could develop problems, especially in his and Zou Weijun’s situation.
Xie Jinghu didn’t need to act. When he faced Xie Yuping, he was genuinely furious, the picture of a pitiful man on the verge of being cuckolded.
Startled, Old Madam Xie leaned forward instinctively, then slowly sat back, saying, “Weijun isn’t that kind of person.”
Zou Weijun had been married into the Xie family for nearly twenty years, devoted entirely to Xie Jinghu. If Old Madam Xie couldn’t see that, she’d truly be a senile old fool!
Moreover, Old Madam Xie approved of Zou Weijun’s upbringing.
If Zou Weijun no longer wanted to be with Xie Jinghu, she’d propose divorce first, not cheat during the marriage.
The Zou family’s upbringing was just that impeccable.
At this thought, Old Madam Xie glared fiercely at Xie Jinghu.
If not for her third son’s shameful behaviour, the Xie family’s upbringing would be no less than the Zou family’s!
“I didn’t say she’s that kind of person,” Xie Jinghu explained awkwardly. “But if I don’t go, won’t others laugh at me, at the Xie family?”
Xie Jinghu swore he’d only deal with Zou Weijun’s “suitor” and not disturb her. Old Madam Xie was half-convinced.
“Big Brother—”
Xie Yuping, who hadn’t spoken on the matter, left Xie Jinghu anxious, prompting him to urge Xie Yuping.
Xie Yuping considered it and, unlike Old Madam Xie, wasn’t entirely opposed.
“Third Brother, do you think I should trust you?”
Before Xie Jinghu could swear again, Xie Yuping answered himself, “If you betray my trust, I have no other way but to feel sorry for Weijun and her son. I’ll have to find a way to make it up to them. There’s a stack of unsigned documents in my study. Be cautious in your actions.”
If Xie Jinghu couldn’t resist disturbing Zou Weijun or had ill intentions, the stack of fully prepared “share transfer agreements” in Xie Yuping’s study, awaiting only a signature, would be a sobering remedy!
Xie Jinghu: “…!”
Old Madam Xie stayed silent.
Jinhu Group would eventually belong to Xie Qian. Transferring more to him now was fitting, keeping those foreign women at bay.
Already angry about someone targeting his wife, Xie Jinghu was further irritated by his brother.
Xie Yuping clearly distrusted him, even assigning someone to accompany him to Rongcheng.
This was outright surveillance!
Just like placing people in Jinhu to monitor him comprehensively.
Xie Jinghu was very displeased. Xie Yuping said calmly, “Don’t overthink it. I’m just worried you’ll act impulsively. Civilised people don’t resort to violence. It’s for your own good.”
Old Madam Xie fully agreed with her eldest son.
“Your brother’s right. When you were young, you got into plenty of fights outside, and every time, your brother cleaned up your mess. Only he cares this much and thinks so thoroughly!”
—So should I kneel and thank Big Brother?
Xie Jinghu reluctantly agreed.
Eager, he had his assistant book the earliest flight to Rongcheng the next day.
After he left in a hurry, Old Madam Xie sighed, “Xie Qian’s already a teenager, and Third Brother still hasn’t grown up.”
Xie Yuping thought for a moment, comforting his mother, “It’s not necessarily all bad. He’s always seen Weijun as his possession. Long marriages can lose passion. Now, separated for a while, unable to see Weijun and hearing someone’s pursuing her, he might realise she could be courted by others if he loses her. It could give him a new perspective on their marriage.”
A man being cuckolded is a grave humiliation, so Xie Jinghu was furious.
But conversely, a man’s infidelity is equally humiliating and hurtful to a woman!
Do not do to others what you don’t want done to you.
If Xie Jinghu could learn to see things from Zou Weijun’s perspective, their marriage might still have a chance… Xie Yuping thought of the mother and three children abroad, feeling irritated.
If only there were no children.
Children create unbreakable ties.
Xie Jinghu’s attachment to the mother and three children abroad was largely due to the kids, and that woman was indeed cunning. As the saying goes, a wife is less exciting than a mistress, and a mistress less than an affair. The secrecy kept Xie Jinghu intrigued.
If that woman hadn’t gone abroad and had agreed to Xie Jinghu’s request to stay and marry him, after all these years, the passion of youth would have faded in marriage.
What sustains a marriage isn’t passion, but responsibility.
Compared to Zou Weijun in a long-distance dynamic, that woman was no match!
Though Xie Yuping sent Zhong Yong to accompany Xie Jinghu, he was still uneasy and called Xie Qian.
“Uncle, it’s just a small matter.”
Xie Qian had once seen it as a big deal, but with Zou Weijun handling it so well, he didn’t care anymore.
Xie Qian was thrilled to share Zou Weijun’s improving health with Xie Yuping, easing some of Xie Yuping’s burden, “That’s good, that’s good!”
People are selfish, and Xie Yuping was no saint. He was thinking of the Xie family too.
Wronging Zou Weijun had always weighed on him.
The Xie family owed her, and financial compensation was due. Her depression improving truly gladdened Xie Yuping.
“Your dad’s going to Rongcheng.”
Xie Yuping briefly explained his thoughts to Xie Qian. Since Xie Qian was still young, he kept it simple, saying letting Xie Jinghu see Zou Weijun’s current state might not be bad.
“Of course, your dad promised me he’d only look from afar, not disturb your mom. I’m sending Zhong Yong with him to ensure he doesn’t mess up.”
Xie Qian thought, what’s there to see?
Seeing his mom doing well now, rediscovering her charm, could that erase what happened?
Xie Qian didn’t argue with his uncle. He was clear-headed, and no one could sway his resolve.
“Uncle, I understand.”
Let him come.
If not this time, his dad would find another excuse to come to Rongcheng later.
…
Wen Ying heard Xie Jinghu was coming to Rongcheng and was curious, so excited she texted Xie Qian from under her covers at midnight.
“What does your dad look like?”
A real-life scumbag, Wen Ying wanted to see!
Xie Qian didn’t care, casually replying to Wen Ying:
“Just looks like that, one mouth, two eyes, nothing special.”
—No matter how good-looking, a bad character makes you ugly!
