Chapter 397: Chapter 375: I’ll Never Get Married Again_2
"Mm." Wen Nuan nodded, sipping her juice in small gulps: "Dad is getting older, and I don’t want him to be too worn out. Before Pengfei graduates, I want to help him manage the company. Other than my family’s health and raising the child, I have no other wishes. Aunt Liu tried to persuade me to give up, saying that it’s hard for a woman with a child to remarry. But, Tan Qing..."
She paused, her eyes full of determination: "I will never get married again!"
I will never! she emphasized with clear and precise words.
No one is more important than family; she hoped Dad would be healthy and have more time to rest, and Pengfei could go to school without worries. Dad, Pengfei, and the child in her belly were what she cared about the most. As for the person who once held an important place in her heart, she would forcefully cut him out, replacing him with the child...
"Nuannuan, you, doing this, makes me..." Tan Qing shook his head, the words reaching his lips but swallowed back down.
Wen Nuan told him all this today with another purpose in mind. He understood Wen Nuan and naturally guessed it.
She was telling him that it was impossible for the two of them; he would never have a chance, only able to stand in the position of a friend.
He clenched his teeth tightly: "Nuannuan!"
"Don’t try to persuade me." Wen Nuan shook her head: "Tan Qing, I’ve made up my mind about this child. Even if I didn’t have this child, I wouldn’t marry again. I don’t like marriage anymore. And this child can be my companion."
Better to put it more absolutely, Tan Qing would understand that it was impossible for the two of them to be together. This way, it would be easier for him to give up.
She knew about Tan Qing’s feelings for her, but it was impossible. She couldn’t give Tan Qing happiness, so she shouldn’t keep hurting this good man.
Fortunately, there was Tong Xi. Although Xixi sometimes had a bad temper, she was kind-hearted by nature. Appearing like a beautiful butterfly fluttering among men, in fact, she was sincere about love. Also, from a family perspective, they were well-matched in terms of family background; both unmarried, Tan Qing’s parents wouldn’t oppose it.
The dishes arrived, and Wen Nuan carefully tasted each one, ensuring a nutritious intake for the baby. Seeing Tan Qing’s constantly furrowed brows, she curved her lips into a relaxed smile: "Don’t worry about me, I’ll be fine. Tell me about yourself; is Qu Min still pestering you?"
"Her?" Tan Qing felt a headache at the mention of this name, snorting impatiently and frowning with irritation: "Still the same. Fortunately, she went abroad a few days ago to attend her aunt’s wedding, which gave me a moment to breathe."
Almost every other day, she would go to MT to find him, and the secretary couldn’t stop her at all. Because of this, Lin Xue jokingly called Qu Min "sticky candy," saying you couldn’t get rid of it once it got attached.
Wen Nuan sighed sympathetically and asked in a low voice: "What about your parents, do they still like her?"
Tan Qing shook his head with a bitter smile: "They’ve already agreed that Qu Min is no longer a potential daughter-in-law of the Tan Family, and they don’t mention engagement anymore. But since the Tan Family and the Qu Family are prestigious families, and my mom and Qu Min’s mom are good friends, they can’t be too harsh, so things remain awkward. I hoped she would retreat in the face of difficulties, but Qu Min is like a brave warrior charging ahead. How did I not see her indomitable spirit when we were kids?"
If he had known she’d be like this, he would’ve stayed far away from her when they were kids and shaken her off like a little tail, avoiding the current predicament.
"Haha." Wen Nuan laughed understandingly: "Don’t worry, take it slow. The two families have always been on good terms; acting too much would affect harmony."
Perhaps things would improve once Tong Xi arrived, as Tong Xi’s words could likely counter even ten Qu Mins. If she truly wanted to be with Tan Qing, she’d swallow her pride, and perhaps that would make Qu Min completely give up.
"Stop talking about this, the dishes are getting cold." Wen Nuan thought to herself, a smile appearing at the corner of her mouth: "There must be a way, maybe someone will help you get rid of Qu Min. You shouldn’t be too pessimistic."
"Easier said than done?"
Tan Qing said dismissively, glancing into the distance, his expression slightly tense. His fingers clenched into fists, and he already stood up. Wen Nuan looked over in surprise, her heart trembling slightly, pulling Tan Qing down and gently shaking her head at him.
This restaurant was located between the Leng Family and MT, and Leng Yan occasionally came here to eat. For example, today!
At the entrance, Leng Yan walked in while on the phone. His expensive black suit made his already handsome face appear even more composed. He sat in a diagonal position from Wen Nuan, a pot of green plants just hiding his face, but his face was clearly visible through the gaps in the branches and leaves.
His expression was calm, without a trace of emotion. Soon, Xiaojing also came in, sitting in front of him, complaining lightly: "Finding a parking spot at this time is really hard."
Leng Yan looked down at the menu, responding briefly, letting Xiaojing order first, then ordering for himself.
Wen Nuan heard it clearly - a very simple selection. A bowl of porridge along with a few side dishes, the type she often mentioned as easy to digest and stomach-friendly.
A smile hazily appeared on her lips. He had said he would eat well and take care of his health; now she could be relieved he was doing so, couldn’t she?
But this smile stretched painfully at the corners of her mouth.
His attention to his health now was no longer for her. He had Ji Wei and their child to care for; being cautious was a man’s way of being responsible for his family.
She turned her head to look at his profile; the lines were still perfect. His eating pace was unhurried, and even with a simple bowl of porridge, his manner was elegantly noble.
Only his face was still as cold as when they hadn’t fallen in love, without a trace of warmth.