Since Ning Ge also agreed to use the company for a mortgage loan and he is interested in buying land, both parties are willing, and itâs a perfect match, making it the easiest to handle.
Cheng Su immediately had Ying Xiaoya help prepare the companyâs materials and estimate the market value. If this money comes through, it will be split between the two families.
However, these days, the little girlâs emotions seem a bit low!
Cheng Su asked her whatâs wrong, and Xiao Yaâs eyes turned red.
"Did you have another argument?" Cheng Su asked at first glance.
Ying Xiaoya said, "We might break up!"
Cheng Su was stunned: "What happened? So serious?"
She had been busy with classes, managing the factory affairs remotely on the phone, and hadnât been to the company much, so she wasnât aware of their issues.
"His daughter has been hostile towards me. She was fine before, but now she keeps calling me the Fox Spirit who stole her father. Such words hurt deeply. I said a couple of things back to her, and she immediately went to complain to him. At first, he would scold the child, but he couldnât withstand her pulling her grandmother in for support. Later on, he felt I was petty, saying I shouldnât bicker with a child." Xiao Ya said, tears streaming down her face.
Cheng Su sighed and said, "You know how hard it is to be a stepmother, right? You havenât even gotten married yet, and sheâs already rejecting you. What will you do after you get married?"
"I donât know. I think the sudden hatred from the child is definitely instigated by her mother. But he said he canât stop them from meeting." Ying Xiaoya huffed, "Itâs only natural for them to meet; they act like close family while Iâm the unreasonable one, lacking common sense."
Cheng Su had long anticipated this kind of thing happening, but she never thought Xiao Pinshan could be so capable in his work yet have such low emotional intelligence when it came to handling relationships.
They really arenât suitable. Xiao Ya is simple-minded and straightforward; she calls it like she sees it and doesnât overthink things. What she needs is a man who can completely tolerate her temperament.
Itâs not that Xiao Pinshan is a bad person; heâs responsible in his work and also in his relationships. But his marital history and family make him unsuitable for Xiao Ya.
"Have you talked about it?" Cheng Su felt a bit uncomfortable inside; she hoped Xiao Ya could be happy.
"Weâve talked. He always tells me to be tolerant of his daughter, saying the child is young and has been through her parentsâ divorce, making her more sensitive. Over time, sheâll warm to me," Ying Xiaoya said mockingly. "He never stops to think. Weâre worse off than before, constantly asking me to put up with it, not considering where the real problem lies, or that Iâm exhausted too."
Cheng Su patted her on the shoulder and said, "Thatâs what itâs like dating someone with a child from a previous marriage. This is just the beginning. I wonât make the decision for you. Itâs up to you to choose whether you want an easy life or to continue living this way."
Ying Xiaoya bit her lip and nodded, "I understand. Iâm just annoyed and wanted to vent to you."
"Yeah, when you have something on your mind, itâs good to vent to a good friend." Cheng Su said, "I canât decide for you, but I can help analyze the situation and listen to you vent."
"Thank you."
"What are you thanking me for? When I have something on my mind, donât I come to you too!" Cheng Su suddenly thought of something else, leaned in, and asked quietly, "So, how far have you two gone? Have you... done it?"
Ying Xiaoya was taken aback, then her face turned bright red as she swung her fist at her, "Cheng Su! Canât you say something nice for once?"
"Iâm reminding you, before you decide to get married, even if you guys have done it, make sure to take precautions so you donât end up with a baby, forcing you into it!" Cheng Su said.
Ying Xiaoyaâs face tightened, and she nodded, "He does respect me, saying he wonât do it before marriage."
Cheng Su breathed a slight sigh of relief, at least he has some decency.