Chapter 356: Chapter 343: The Ugly Daughter-in-law Meets the Mother-in-law
"Are you feeling better?" Tan Qing asked softly while applying some medicinal wine to Wen Nuan’s ankle.
Wen Nuan pulled a slight smile at the corner of her lips, "Much better."
Looking at Tan Qing, she bit her lip, "I didn’t expect him to come, let alone call me out."
Although Tan Qing hadn’t seen Leng Yan kiss her, some things needed to be clarified. She didn’t want Tan Qing to misunderstand.
"I just didn’t want to be awkward in front of everyone, that’s why I went. He asked if I was dating you, and I told him, yes."
"Does this count as a sort of affirmation of me?" Tan Qing curled his lips and affectionately ruffled her hair, "No need to explain to me, Nuannuan, I believe you don’t want any ties with him."
"Hmm." Wen Nuan sighed with relief and nudged him, "Go and check on Qu Min, she ran off earlier all upset, make sure nothing happens."
To prevent Qu Min from lingering, Tan Qing had harshly told her this time that even if she were the only woman left in the world, he wouldn’t marry her. Qu Min, never having faced such indignation, ran off both angry and upset.
"I won’t go!"
Tan Qing gave a cold hum, went to pour her some water, "Nuannuan, with someone like Qu Min, you can’t yield, or she’ll just stick to you like gum."
"But we’re unfamiliar with this place, and my foot is actually fine," Wen Nuan couldn’t help but worry, "Please go, the Qu Family and the Tan Family have such deep ties, if Qu Min really gets into trouble, it would strain both families. By that time, explaining to your parents will be difficult."
"Alright, I’ll go, you have a good rest." Tan Qing hesitated for a moment but agreed. Nuannuan was right; Qu Min was prone to acting on impulse, and since she came to City E to find him, though he couldn’t accept her, he still had to ensure her safety in City E.
"Tan Qing, you big jerk, Tan Qing, you heartless man!"
Qu Min stormed off, her cheeks puffed with anger. She was livid, having come all the way here to find him, only to be shut out, and to add insult to injury, Tan Qing humiliated her right in front of Wen Nuan.
Hmph, what makes that Wen Nuan better than her? Already having a man and still flirting around, she’s just a vixen!
No, this needs to be brought to Tan Qing’s parents so they can see what kind of person Wen Nuan really is!
Hmph, thinking a vixen like that could step into the Tan Family’s doors, not only are there no doors, there are no windows either!
Too tired to walk any further, she sat down on some steps. Clenching her teeth, she pulled out her mobile phone and made a call to the Tan Family. Mrs. Tan and her mother were close friends, and she believed that she would certainly help her.
"What did you say?" Mrs. Tan was just about to go to sleep when she received Qu Min’s call, her face instantly changed, "Minmin, do you have evidence to prove it?"
"Auntie, I saw it with my own eyes. Tan Qing, he... carried that woman. Saying her foot was sprained, hmph, I think she’s just pretending. The most maddening thing is, that girl has a boyfriend! I personally saw her buy a set of clothes for a young man, it’s for her boyfriend."
A girl with a boyfriend?
Mrs. Tan’s anger suddenly flared up, "Minmin, call Tan Qing to the phone."
This child, could he be trying to drive her mad? How could he choose a girl who wants to have both ways? The most important thing for a daughter-in-law required by the Tan Family is to be virtuous and proper.
"He’s not with me, he’s with Wen Nuan." Tears welled up in Qu Min’s eyes, "Auntie, will you stand up for me? Wen Nuan is just a designer at MT. How could she be worthy of Tan Qing?"
After hanging up on Mrs. Tan’s call, Qu Min felt somewhat balanced in her heart. Hmph, given the Tan Family’s status, they placed great importance on family background; how could they allow a girl from an ordinary family like Wen Nuan to enter?
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"Nuannuan, I can’t have dinner with you tonight. Dad called, asking me to visit an old friend of his. I’m leaving tomorrow and tonight is the only time." Near the end of the workday, Tan Qing pushed open Wen Nuan’s office door, his tone laden with guilt, "I originally promised to accompany you."
"It’s okay." Wen Nuan smiled understandingly, "Coincidentally, I have to work overtime tonight."
"I’ll be back early, and bring you some snacks for the night." Tan Qing walked over and hugged her shoulder. After receiving the call from his father, he sighed and released her shoulder.
Watching Tan Qing’s back as he left, Wen Nuan took a deep breath, her lips curling into a smile.
This kind of life was good, Tan Qing was good, and she was content.
Just like this, she will love Tan Qing with all her heart, carefully managing her second relationship. She would try to be as good to Tan Qing, as he was to her.
No longer thinking about her first love, it was merely a fleeting pain, a dream. Now that she had woken from the dream, in reality, she finally understood it was best to choose a man like Tan Qing as her husband.
For Tan Qing, and to ease a knot in her heart, she had even gone to the hospital alone a few days ago for a check-up, and upon learning that there were no major issues with her body, her resolve solidified.
With Tan Qing, she believed they would have a lovely baby in the future, and she was certain Tan Qing would treat her well, that they would be happy.
Bending her head down, she picked up the unfinished design, and just as she grabbed the ruler, her phone rang. Fixing her gaze upon the unfamiliar number displaying City N, she frowned slightly and picked up, "Hello."
"Hello, is this Miss Wen Nuan?" Mrs. Tan glanced at Qu Min, signaling her not to rush, and asked the girl on the phone in a gentle tone.
"Yes, and you are?"
It was a strange woman’s voice, and Wen Nuan paused, politely replying, while an unexplained sense of anxiety filled her heart.
"I am Tan Qing’s mother." Mrs. Tan’s voice was light and gentle, yet it tightened Wen Nuan’s throat abruptly, creating a suffocating sensation.
Last night, Tan Qing called to tell her that Qu Min had returned safely to the hotel, and she thought the matter was temporarily over. But unexpectedly, she received a call from Mrs. Tan so suddenly, leaving her bewildered and at a loss.
Instinctively, as she reached for the landline to call Tan Qing, Mrs. Tan’s voice rang out again, "Miss Wen, I am now in City E. Could we meet? Additionally, I hope you don’t mention this to my son yet; it’s me who is urgently seeking to meet you, without notifying him beforehand to avoid any misunderstanding."
"Alright." Wen Nuan agreed, her heart racing.
She could understand a mother’s feelings, but neither she nor Tan Qing had proposed meeting each other’s parents. Mrs. Tan’s sudden arrival, coupled with Qu Min’s reason, pressed a significant burden on her heart.
This feeling was different from the usual unease of a "shameful daughter-in-law meeting the in-laws." Her feeling was more anxious and restless.
All along, she hadn’t accepted Tan Qing because her heart was still tied to Leng Yan. After finally accepting him, it was to have a new beginning. However, she overlooked the fact that if she were to be with Tan Qing, beyond the matter of Tan Qing himself, there were numerous other considerations, especially Tan Qing’s family.
She was a divorced woman; Tan Qing might not care, but would the Tan Family accept her?