Zhao Chengle spoke quite justifiably, and the others were momentarily swayed by his words.
Only the family of Qin Second showed disdain. If they hadn’t heard Ji Fei’s thoughts, they wouldn’t have believed this guy could be so eloquent. Although he wasn’t exactly inverting black and white, he did tarnish Fifth Aunt Qin’s contributions while glorifying the deeds of the cheating man and his mistress.
“I only know that if I marry someone, it’s because I love them. If I love them, I certainly won’t be looking for some so-called soulmate. My eyes will always be on my wife. If you don’t go looking around, how can you find a soulmate? That’s ridiculous,” Qin Zhao retorted directly.
Zhao Chengle’s face stiffened, as if he was infuriated.
“I think, if someone really had a kind heart, they wouldn’t fall for another person’s husband,” Qin Rong couldn’t help but chime in.
“It’s strange to go out of your way to meddle with someone else’s husband, making it seem like she’s so capable. As elders say, does she have absolute certainty to save someone? If not, then isn’t she just indulging herself?” Qin Yan spoke with reservation.
Qin Xiaoyu bluntly added, “She’s just indulging in her own lust.”
“You guys… don’t be so harsh, okay?!” Zhao Chengle was getting flustered, feeling that these people hadn’t seen Lu Yunqing’s pitiful and agonized state, which is why they viewed her with malice.
“Speaking logically, it wasn’t your dad being responsible; it was your mom who caught him cheating, which led to the divorce. If she hadn’t found out, would your dad have divorced her?”
Zhao Chengle was startled, his expression unable to hide his panic.
In fact, he was the first to arrive at the hospital back then. His father had promised to give Lu Yunqing a home, but Lu Yunqing adamantly refused, saying she couldn’t hurt his mother or destroy the family. She didn’t want to be a bad woman; she just wanted to be by his father’s side.
Ultimately, his father compromised and decided to keep it hidden for the time being. However, his mother eventually discovered the truth, which led to the uproar.
The logic of this sequence of events, when he had just spoken, he had unknowingly leaned towards their side.
Zhao Chengle was clear-headed for a moment but was still overwhelmed by his bias. “Well… no one knows that, and I believe my dad would have left.”
“Heh,” Ji Fei chuckled mockingly, making Zhao Chengle’s face turn red. Then Ji Fei suddenly changed the subject, “Hey, do you have a girlfriend?”
“Yes… yes, I do,” Zhao Chengle was caught off guard by the sudden question. He quickly recovered. “Aren’t you asking what I would do if I encountered a soulmate? I would follow my heart and not drag anyone along.”
Ji Fei rolled her eyes. “Do you love her?”
“Of course!”
“Good then. If your girlfriend wants to break up with you because she found her soulmate, her one true love, would you smile and say congratulations?”
Zhao Chengle was dumbfounded, but a flicker of anger crossed his face.
Ji Fei laughed outright. “Looks like men really can only see things from a man’s perspective, never considering how it would be if the roles were reversed. You just asked us if we could do better in such a situation, so first, ask yourself.”
Zhao Chengle’s eyes began to dart around, clearly confused.
Ji Fei wasn’t sure if this guy was redeemable. If he were her son, there would be no saving him—just discard him. That former sister-in-law could have another child, maybe Fifth Aunt Qin could even consider having a second child.
It’s clear the first attempt was a waste, might as well start anew with a fresh one.
Suddenly, Zhao Chengle picked up the red wine on the table and took a gulp, grumbling, “Honestly… at first, I thought if Mom knew nothing, everything would be fine. I didn’t want my parents to divorce, but now that it’s come to this, what else can be done?”
“My goodness, your way of thinking is really harmful, and it’s hurting your own mother!” Qin Zhao said.
“As a woman, a strong woman, a Qin woman, we hope to know about such things first,” Qin Wenqiang chimed in.
“Why… why?” Zhao Chengle asked. “Many families just muddle through, and can changing one person really guarantee things will be better?”
“But Fifth Aunt is only in her forties, she can definitely start a new chapter in her life,” Qin Jing joined the discussion.
Even Qin Jiaxi had some insight, softly adding, “If you never know, you’ll spend your life working hard for a man who doesn’t love or respect you, managing his family’s business. And maybe, when he has an illegitimate child, he might even hand over the family business to them. If that happens…” Qin Jiaxi pursed her lips. “It’s as if you’ve lived in vain.”
Zhao Chengle’s upbringing was different from theirs. Although he thought what everyone said made sense, shouldn’t life be about being pleasantly confused?
“Bro, why don’t you say something,” Qin Zhao asked, noticing Qin Yi hadn’t spoken up.
Qin Yi was startled, his expression odd, as he was still pondering whether Lu Yunqing was the hidden mistress. If she were, then the father and son bringing her here was truly disgusting.
After thinking about it, Qin Yi decided to ask Zhao Chengle, “By the way, who’s the mistress? Have you seen her?”
Zhao Chengle suddenly stiffened, his expression unnatural.
Those who didn’t know the truth were curious, asking what she looked like and what her background was.
“I don’t want to discuss it,” Zhao Chengle said awkwardly.
“Did your mom see her? Know her?” Qin Yi pressed on.
“She… she hasn’t seen her, just heard about her. The woman is… weak, not aggressive. My dad was afraid my mom would…”
“Afraid Auntie would bully her? Who’s bullying whom now? That’s like the stereotypical innocent-looking jerk in TV dramas,” Qin Xiaoyu exclaimed, surprised. “No wonder you’re defending her; I think you’ve also been fooled, feeling sorry for her because she seems weak and innocent. She’s gone so far as to step all over your mom, and yet you haven’t stood up for her.”
Zhao Chengle looked embarrassed.
Qin Zhao continued to mock, “If it were me, I’d have already taken revenge for my mom, beating the crap out of the mistress, making her unrecognizable.”
“I’ve already said, she risked her life for my dad, she’s a sincere person, not some shameless mistress,” Zhao Chengle impatiently retorted.
As if in Zhao Chengle’s eyes, that moment of life-risking devotion truly deserved the utmost respect.
Seeing Zhao Chengle so defensive, Qin Yi’s remark, “Could it really be Lu Yunqing?” got swallowed back. Given how fiercely he was defending her, he probably wouldn’t admit it, using it to protect her no matter what.
If it really was Lu Yunqing, then this cousin was truly disappointing.
Qin Yi couldn’t help but say, “Sincere person? Your dad only sees whoever is beside him, walking with him, while ignoring those far away, clearing obstacles for him. His smooth path isn’t because someone is walking with him, but because someone beforehand has already cleared all the hurdles. Your dad doesn’t see it, and neither do you beside him—it’s truly sad for Auntie.”
Zhao Chengle felt he couldn’t argue with everyone, so in the end, he said nothing and simply changed the subject.
“Enough about my family’s affairs, the outcome is already set, so what more can be said? Let’s talk about you guys. It’s been over a year since we last met, and this time… Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law are here, any fresh news? I wasn’t here when things got heated overseas, so I don’t know much about what’s happening here. Just now, Grandpa mentioned… something about not wanting a certain grandson anymore?”
Everyone: …
Ji Fei: “You’re quite good at changing the subject, just stick to drinking your wine.”
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