Chapter 814: Chapter 550: True Feelings
The second watch is here.
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Close to seven o’clock, Old Master Zhou, Old Madam Zhou, Zhou Shanping and his wife, Zhou Gangping and his wife, Yu Tao, Zhou Zhongkang, and Mei Xiaofeng all rushed over. Earlier in the morning, Zhou Xikang called the family, and they all came together.
Since childhood, she was close to her grandmother, and the moment she saw Old Madam Zhou, Zhou Jiping’s tears fell like beads from a broken string. The old lady gently stroked her granddaughter’s forehead, tears welling up in her own eyes.
It was at this moment that Yu Mingtao walked in, and the crowd of people made him pause in confusion.
Chuxia’s first reaction was to look at his hands; they were empty.
Through teary eyes, when Zhou Jiping saw Yu Mingtao, she thought it was her imagination, quickly wiping her eyes. Once she confirmed it was indeed her husband who had rushed over, her tears flowed even more. Upon waking, he was the person she most hoped to see.
After greeting the family, Yu Mingtao came to the bedside, his lips moving silently for a while before he spoke, “Jiping, I’m sorry, it’s all my fault, making you suffer so much.
I’ve decided, in the future I want to stand firmly by your side, protect you well. During the New Year, I’ll stay at the Zhou family. In the future, if you don’t want to go to the Yu family, you don’t have to.
Yu Mingtao’s wife will always be Zhou Jiping. Wherever Zhou Jiping is, that’s where Yu Mingtao’s home is. No matter whether we can have children in the future or not, I want to be with you forever and ever.”
“You said it, can you really do it?” Before Zhou Jiping could speak, Zhou Mikang questioned, having been to the Yu family himself. At that time, Yu Mingtao’s demeanor left him very disappointed. No matter how his sister tried to excuse him, to him, Yu Mingtao’s responsibility couldn’t be shirked.
“Of course.” Yu Mingtao stood up, looking determinedly at the Zhou family members, “I, Yu Mingtao, although not very capable, have never lied…”
Lin Yanqiu interrupted him, “Don’t talk like that, last time you promised me, did you do it? Doesn’t that count as lying?”
“Mom, I indeed didn’t fulfill my promises, but I to Jiping…” Hesitating for a moment, Yu Mingtao looked at his wife, “Jiping, I hope to hear your true feelings from you. Do you think, have I been good to you?”
“Yes.” Zhou Jiping nodded, looking at Lin Yanqiu, “Mom, although my parents-in-law don’t really treat me as part of the Yu family, there’s really not much to pick on about how Yu Mingtao treats me.
He’s busy with work, that’s unavoidable. As long as he has time at home, he’s definitely the one cooking, and definitely the one tidying up. Every time he comes home from work, if he sees something I like to eat, he definitely brings me some.
Most of my clothes are bought by Mingtao. He says he doesn’t have the ability to make my life as comfortable as at the Zhou family, but he wants to do his utmost to give me a good life.
Except when choosing between his family and me, there’s really nothing to complain about in how he treats me. Otherwise, I wouldn’t still be defending him after such an incident.”
“You…” Lin Yanqiu sighed, unwilling to say more, knowing her daughter’s heart and eyes are full of her son-in-law, making further talk meaningless.
“Alright, Jiping is tired, let’s talk about this later…” Old Madam Zhou waved her hand at everyone, “No need for everyone to crowd in here, those who need to go to work, go to work, those who need to go home, go home, I’ll stay here with Jiping. In the afternoon, Yanqiu will come to relieve me.”
Knowing that the old lady had something she wanted to say alone to her granddaughter and grandson-in-law, everyone left according to her wishes.
On the way to the hospital, Chuxia had a stern expression, which left Zhou Mikang helpless: “Chuxia, can we not look like we’ve been slapped in the face?”
“That’s your sister!” Chuxia shot him a glance, “Don’t you feel bad for her?”
“I do, but she has to live her own life, make her own decisions about her emotions. None of us like the Yu family, but if she feels happy being with Yu Mingtao, should we really make her follow our wishes?
Furthermore, all these years she’s been living with Yu Mingtao. If there weren’t any aspects that made her love and linger, she wouldn’t be with him.
You might think she’s a bit pathetic. Yes, I also think she’s too submissive in front of the Yu family, but this just proves one point: she really loves Yu Mingtao.
Though Jiping’s nature isn’t as straightforward as Xiangping’s, she’s also not one to easily suffer losses. I’m sure through your interactions with her before, you must have noticed this. But why is she like this now?
No matter if it’s me or you, we’re outsiders; their marital relationship is something we as outsiders can’t truly understand. So there’s no need to be so indignant. She’s not a fool, and she’s much older than you. Just take care of yourself, I’ll handle the rest.”
“Am I stupid?” Chuxia glared at him, “I hear you’re saying I’m stupid, aren’t you?”
“No, I’m very happy you’re treating my family as your own. This shows you truly consider yourself part of the Zhou family. I couldn’t be happier, so how could I say you’re stupid?”
“I’m married now, of course, I have to consider the Zhou family as my own. Besides, grandpa, grandma, dad, and mom are all really good to me, so of course, I see them as family.
But Zhou Mikang, let me ask a hypothetical question: if grandpa, grandma, dad, and mom treated me like Yu Mingtao’s family treats Jiping, what would you do?”
Looking at his young wife’s sparkling eyes, Zhou Mikang scratched his head, “Is this kind of thing even worth hypothesizing about? Seeing your manner, is it because you haven’t lived through that kind of life and feel envious?”
“Tch!” Chuxia rolled her eyes, unwilling to pay him any heed.
“Alright, then I’ll tell you the answer to this hypothetical: if they were to treat you like that, I’d have already taken you away from the Zhou family. You’re the wife I chose. If they don’t like you, it means they don’t like me. If they don’t treat you well, it means they look down on me, got it?”
“Hahaha…” Laughing triumphantly, Chuxia nodded, “Got it. Hearing you say this makes me quite comforted. Alright, I’ll pass you for now. Although I know words don’t always align with one’s true thoughts, I’ve decided to believe it.”
“Looks like I still need to work hard. Otherwise…”
“Otherwise what?” Seeing Zhou Mikang pause, with his brows furrowed, Chuxia looked puzzled, “What do you mean by looking so distressed like you’re constipated?”
“See that woman there?” Zhou Mikang stopped the car, pointing at the girl leaning on a car at the entrance of door 401.
“I see her. Could she be one of your Peach Blossom Debts?” Chuxia said, rolling up her sleeves, “Don’t worry, I’ll drive her away for you in a moment!” (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to visit Qidian () to vote for it, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit to read.)