Ji Fei’s sudden outburst left the Qin Second family in a state of uncertainty, trying to piece together what was happening.
But similar to Ji Fei’s earlier reaction, it couldn’t be possible that someone would openly bring a mistress along, right? That would be too absurd and jaw-dropping. No way, absolutely impossible!
However, they hadn’t heard Fifth Aunt Qin mention anything about a mistress. Could it be that she hadn’t even met her?
Wait, something seemed off here.
Meanwhile, upon hearing her son’s words, Fifth Aunt Qin was furious. She had already given up on having the last word, but her son’s stance deeply upset her. She felt that her son should unconditionally stand by her side, after all, it was his father who had torn the family apart.
But now, her son believed she was being too extreme.
“You think I should just step aside for that mistress? Let them live happily ever after?” Fifth Aunt Qin exclaimed in disbelief.
Lu Yunqing shuddered beside her, and Zhao Chengle’s face tightened momentarily. Zhao Jianghe, on the other hand, suddenly snapped, “Don’t say that! I was wrong to you, but don’t call her a mistress. She hasn’t done anything wrong; it’s all my fault!”
Fifth Aunt Qin looked at Zhao Jianghe in confusion, snorting in disbelief. She then turned to her son, as if silently asking, “Are you going to defend her like this?”
Zhao Chengle, feeling irritated, scratched his head. “I didn’t mean it that way. It’s my dad’s fault, but… he’s still my dad. Do you want him to have nothing at all? Rebuilding the family business from scratch would be tough after returning to the Zhao family. Just consider it for my sake, and leave him some chance to rise again.”
Clearly, this son genuinely cared for his father.
Fifth Aunt Qin was willing to let go, but she didn’t want her son to beg for it. It felt like her son was betraying her by siding with his father. So in that moment, Fifth Aunt Qin couldn’t help but act stubbornly. “I won’t give it to you. What are you going to do about it?”
“Mom!” Zhao Chengle frowned. “Dad’s not easy either. He finally managed to return peacefully, and that woman did play a role in it. You can’t be so unsympathetic!”
Fifth Aunt Qin was stunned, almost thinking she was hallucinating. Her son not only defended his father but also spoke up for the mistress who had destroyed their family. It was utterly baffling.
Perhaps in her son’s eyes, that woman really had saved his father.
Fifth Aunt Qin began to wonder if she was being too stubborn.
Was it possible that even with her plans, if that woman hadn’t gone to Zhao Jianghe, he would have died for sure?
Fifth Aunt Qin fell into internal turmoil, while the rest of the Qin family was seething. Zhao Chengle, despite having Qin blood, was spouting nonsense.
[Oh my God! I need to restrain myself, can’t just lash out without evidence. Why am I always stuck dealing with a bunch of lunatics? And why do they always flare up right in front of me? Your mom must not have thought it through before giving birth to you; she probably regretted it and wished she could shove you back inside for a reboot!]
The Qin Second family: …that was quite a nasty rant! Was she cursing at Zhao Chengle for those provoking words of his?
[What a beast, a complete beast! Nine months of pregnancy and look what she gave birth to!]
The Qin Second family was dying of curiosity. What exactly was going on? This seemed more complicated than it appeared.
[You three are ganging up on the outsider together? But that outsider is your own mother!]
The Qin Second family: …this was some serious gossip.
Their eyes uncontrollably drifted toward the woman standing there, looking innocent and harmless.
[Zhao Chengle, if you still have any shred of humanity, you should have told your mom the moment you found out about your dad’s affair with her best friend. Is it because your mom was a bit strict with you, while this so-called aunt showered you with affection, covering for your laziness at every turn? Do you think she cares more for you than your own mother? You’re just like your dad, both blind and foolish!]
The Qin Second family gasped, feeling their blood boil, struggling to catch their breath.
What a spineless, traitorous kid!
[Just because this aunt cried and confessed in front of you, taking all the blame on herself and talking about true love, you believed her? And you feel sorry for her and your dad, thinking it was a love that couldn’t be suppressed? Wow, your mom became the evil stepmother, huh?]
The Qin Second family felt their blood pressure skyrocket.
[Watching this aunt sob about leaving and not entangling anymore, you couldn’t bear it and even argued with your dad, saying he wasn’t responsible enough. And now here you are, convinced that your dad needs to take responsibility. She pulls off this grand gesture of chasing after him across the country, and you completely side with her, indifferent to how much your mom hurts. You even think that since your dad doesn’t love your mom, divorce is the right choice. True, divorce might be the right call, but you need to figure out whose side you’re on. Who’s the real victim here?]
[You sure have some nerve! Now you’re arguing for your dad’s sake, but it’s really about wanting your dad and that aunt to live happily ever after. I see it now. You’re tired of your current mom and want a younger, prettier one who’ll spoil you endlessly, right?]
The Qin Second family: We want to hit someone. Seriously, we want to hit someone. No wonder Ji Fei had to restrain herself earlier; it must be driving her insane seeing this wretch in front of her.
[Oh my god, I’ve never seen such a bold mistress. Someone who befriended Fifth Aunt Qin wholeheartedly while secretly gazing at her husband. Are you starring in some tragic love drama? You played the seductress but felt so innocent, like it wasn’t your fault but a love that couldn’t be resisted. Zhao Jianghe is just as ridiculous, unable to resist the constant temptation of a young, beautiful face. Probably never cheated before because he didn’t have the chance. Now that a ripe opportunity presented itself, he took it. Is this his midlife crisis?]
The Qin Second family felt spiritually poisoned, unable to imagine how these two could have carried on so blatantly under Fifth Aunt Qin’s nose. The way they seemed so torn yet hooking up right in front of her, didn’t they feel disgusted with themselves?
[After being caught by Zhao Chengle, they played the “tortured love” card, acting aloof and rejecting each other while constantly falling back into each other’s arms, right? Pretending to leave, but as soon as one got into trouble, the other came running with no hesitation. I’ll give them credit for boldness, but it’s so disgusting. The funniest part is, now that they’ve decided to never part, they’re convincing the victim not to divorce. What’s the deal? Trying to seem noble and innocent? Oh, you don’t want them to divorce because then you might feel like a real homewrecker. Aren’t you just trying to be the discreet lover, living secretly with Zhao Jianghe somewhere, away from Fifth Aunt Qin’s reach?]
The Qin Second family: What a hypocritical, revolting duo.
So Lu Yunqing doesn’t want them to divorce and prefers to keep her role as the secret lover, living separately from Fifth Aunt Qin?
Wait… so the rest of the Zhao family knew about this, and only Fifth Aunt Qin was kept in the dark?
This is utterly outrageous!
Just as the Qin Second family was about to lose control and explode,
a loud thud suddenly echoed through the hall.
It was the sound of the grandfather’s cane hitting the floor.
Apparently, Zhao Chengle’s words had also stirred the old man’s anger.
Visit and read more novel to help us update chapter quickly. Thank you so much!
Use arrow keys (or A / D) to PREV/NEXT chapter