Rebirth: Solely Cherished by the Devoted Commander

Chapter 141: Chapter 141: Exploiting Relationships

If Han Dong knew someone was thinking about marrying him, he’d probably be scared out of his wits.

When he got home, he saw Zhao Yingjun across the hall, hurriedly carrying things out in front, his wife Su Jinxiu had already given birth to a big chubby boy, and the couple’s irritations from Su Miao had vanished along with her departure.

Han Dong watched his back with a slight frown, truly an incorrigible fellow. To even lay hands on his wife’s niece is beastly.

But thinking it had nothing to do with him, he paid it no more attention.

Back home, Han Dong naturally first endured a scolding from his dad and mom, which he was long used to, responding with a cheeky smile.

Tian Jinhua said: "During the New Year, you’re not allowed to go out. Uncle Yang is coming back to celebrate."

Han Dong frowned: "What does Uncle Yang coming back for the New Year have to do with me? I don’t know him." noveldrama

"How old are you this New Year? He’s coming back for Tiantian’s marriage arrangements, that girl..."

Not waiting for her to finish, Han Dong just said he was tired and went into his room, truly annoying! Ever since he turned twenty-two, every meeting seemed to have this alone. That Yang Tiantian is even more nauseating, he absolutely does not want her!

Tian Jinhua sighed helplessly, glancing at her husband.

Han Jinshan didn’t care, flipping through the newspaper, he had long been resigned to this son.

"You heartless thing, your son is like this and you don’t care? Yang Tiantian’s family background isn’t bad. Don’t you talk it over with your son? Do you want him unmarried for life?" Tian Jinhua said.

Han Jinshan slightly frowned: "The background is good, but she’s been spoiled by her parents beyond recognition."

"Isn’t that because something happened to Yang Family’s second child? Then they spoiled their eldest daughter a bit more."

"A bit?" Han Jinshan snorted: "She’s almost worshipped like an ancestor, with terrible character and morals. Yang Bingtao had some abilities in his life, but it’s a pity his daughter was spoiled rotten. Let me state this first, I don’t want a daughter-in-law like that." He got up, tossed the newspaper aside, and went into the room.

Tian Jinhua tidied up the newspaper, also sighed, and thought Yang Family had indeed been through some tragedies back then, otherwise, they wouldn’t have overcompensated with Tiantian, ending up like this.

Things weren’t too harmonious here, but the household across, Zhao Yingjun’s family, was getting along well.

Su Jinxiu was gently rocking her baby; for her, everything was sufficient with a son. Since she had given birth to the boy, her position was very stable, and she no longer worried about Zhao Yingjun divorcing her.

Su Miao had left anyway, so things were quite peaceful recently. She wasn’t checking on Zhao Yingjun as strictly as before, intending to get out of bed to greet him when she saw him return.

Zhao Yingjun appeared indifferent, glancing at his wife only to shift his eyes away. Due to the pregnancy, Su Jinxiu had developed many butterfly spots on her forehead and arms, and her figure had become particularly plump, entirely losing her previous elegance and beauty.

He held her shoulders: "Rest up. No need to get out of bed." Then glanced at his son’s face: "How’s the kid today? Sleeping well?"

"Sleeping and eating, pretty much. He’s doing good." Su Jinxiu smiled and said, "He’s been thinking about Daddy all day."

Seeing his son was also quite pleasing to Zhao Yingjun, after all, he had someone to follow in his footsteps. After a while of pampering the child, he went to the kitchen to cook.

Leaning back on the bed, Su Jinxiu thought, maybe this was just life. Zhao Yingjun was a bit cold to her, but so what? He was, after all, a forty-year-old man, what possible romantic notions could there still be? Things were quite good as they were now.

But in the kitchen, while Zhao Yingjun was chopping vegetables, his thoughts were with another woman, Su Miao.

Su Miao had gone looking for Zhao Yingjun today.

She had gone to see Gu Junming before, but not only did she not get closer to him, it only annoyed him. It was truly a waste of effort. Left with no choice, she went to work in the canteen where she had to do all the dirty, tiring jobs. Every day during the harsh winter, her hands were all cracked from dealing with water. Those employees bullied newcomers, and in frustration, Su Miao resigned.

She lay restless on the hotel bed, having nearly exhausted all the money she brought from home. With the New Year approaching, she knew she had to at least return home with something decent.

But with little money left and no job, she could only hole up in the small inn, occasionally encountering some dodgy characters, making her quite nervous, yet she had no courage to face Gu Junming again.

Before understanding, she thought Gu Junming was honest and kind-hearted, but who knew he was cold both inside and out. Except for that damn Sun Chan, he didn’t care about anyone’s business and held no sentiment for his fellow villagers. Going again wouldn’t earn her even a shred of village goodwill.

Su Miao wasn’t stupid, she might still need Gu Junming in the future.

Since she couldn’t rely on him, there was only...

Fists clenched, Su Miao was out of options and had to wait for Zhao Yingjun to get off work at his workplace.

She knew Zhao Yingjun’s intentions towards her, but if it meant a better life, she could only endure it. What else could she do? Return to the village to farm? She really wasn’t willing, not when there was such a good prospect ahead!

Seeing Su Miao made Zhao Yingjun overjoyed, she was far prettier than his wife by a hundred times.

Not to mention, because of his wife’s childbirth, he hadn’t touched a woman for so long now.

The sight of this young beauty was too much, he couldn’t help but rush over, saying, "It’s you, Su Miao! What have you been up to lately? I’ve always worried about you. Your aunt is also looking out for you, always wanting to know how you’ve been, but she just gave birth not long ago, don’t mind her." As he spoke, he reached to take her hand.

Anyway, greeting as elders and juniors isn’t inappropriate.

Seeing him reminded Su Miao of the day she got kicked out, filled with hatred in her heart!

Flirt when you want, then kick aside with no benefit. Such shamelessness!

But living under someone else’s roof, she could only pretend not to remember.

She smiled, dodging his salty hands: "Thanks for your concern, Uncle. I got introduced to work at the cafeteria, but with New Year around the corner, I resigned, thinking to head home and put my parents’ minds at ease, but I..."

Zhao Yingjun, having been around women, understood immediately, pulling out several large bills from his pocket.

"It’s not easy being out there alone. Your aunt was pregnant and caused a stir, forcing you out like that makes my face red. Don’t blame her. Take this money."

Su Miao hastily refused a while but eventually accepted: "Thank you, Uncle! Once I make something of myself, I’ll surely honor you and Aunt!" Her smile was like a blooming flower, making Zhao Yingjun’s heart feel drunk.