Actually, without Cai Xiaoqin saying anything, Zhou Dongping is already regretting it now.
He knows Han Jingchenâs temperament very well.
With what Jingzhe did and said today, Han Jingchen definitely wonât just let it go.
And he was right. The next morning, just when he was about to finish work, he received a call from Han Jingchen: "Dongping, we are comrades, so I wonât beat around the bush with you.
I didnât agree with Jingzheâs intentions before, and I wonât agree in the future either. I only want to be the father of my own daughter. I hope you understand.
Before, I didnât want to hurt our friendship, so I turned a blind eye.
But you know, Iâve waited for so many years to reunite with my wife and daughter. I donât want them to suffer any harm. My wife and daughter canât tolerate othersâ doubts and criticisms.
Since you canât manage your own daughter well, we should keep less contact in the future, what do you think?"
Zhou Dongping felt uncomfortable but couldnât say anything; he could only awkwardly say: "Jingchen, Iâm sorry. Itâs my fault for not educating the child well, making her have thoughts she shouldnât have, and saying things she shouldnât have today. I apologize on her behalf."
Han Jingchen wasnât softened by this: "No need for apologies. You know my situation. Itâs not easy for me to reunite with my wife and daughter. I donât want anyone to upset them. I hope you understand my point and please understand my decision."
Even if Zhou Dongping were stupid, he understood what Han Jingchen meant: "I understand."
Han Jingchen saw that he understood: "I have something else to do, so Iâll hang up first."
Zhou Dongping hung up the phone, feeling very annoyed. Their good relationship just got ruined like that.
Returning home, he saw Zhou Jingzhe still causing trouble at home, and he said directly to his wife Cai Xiaoqin: "Jingzhe is not young anymore, quickly let her go for matchmaking and get married."
Cai Xiaoqin heard her husbandâs words and understood, realizing that their support was lost because of the trouble their thoughtless daughter caused.
*
Time flies quickly, and tomorrow is the day when Xinyan starts school.
A few days ago, He Jinxuanâs convoy took a job and headed south.
Granny Zhangâs mood has been relatively stable these days, but since she has something on her mind, sheâs changed quite a bit.
Seeing Xinyan going out: "Yanyan, is there still no news from your Uncle Shanzi?"
Xinyan pats her hand: "Granny Zhang, donât worry. Since youâre sure heâs Uncle Shanzi, thatâs a great thing. However, just as you guessed, his identity might be special now, so this matters canât be rushed to avoid causing trouble for him, donât you agree?"
Granny Zhang nodded and said: "Youâre right. I never expected to hear about him in my lifetime. Now even if I die, I can explain to the old man below."
She might have come to terms, showing a smile again: "Knowing heâs alive is enough. I wonât ask for anything else; just let things take their course."
Seeing that Granny Zhang doesnât have any major issues, Xinyan packed up and went out. Today she plans to go to Zhang Daliangâs place to ship a batch of goods. After this shipment, the space will only have a large stock of clothes, trousers, shoes, and socks left.
Xinyan has been keeping an eye on new policies every day and is preparing to find a suitable storefront to open a clothing store. She can first collaborate with Lin Kaixin and their factory, then mix and match some styles from the space to sell, trying things out.
After that, any further investments will have a source of funding.