Rebirth: Solely Cherished by the Devoted Commander

Chapter 142: Chapter 142: Escaped

"What are you being polite for?" Zhao Yingjun, while giving the money, took hold of Su Miao’s hand: "Look at you, you’ve worn yourself out, we must not have taken good care of you!"

Su Miao couldn’t turn hostile after accepting the money, so she said with a smile: "Thank you for your concern, Uncle."

"Which hotel are you staying at? I’ll come find you. You don’t have to work every day now, right? If I see you’re missing something there, I’ll help you get it. Then I’ll send you back home."

Su Miao nodded: "Thank you, Uncle. I’m staying at the East Wind Inn. It’s getting late, I should head back. You should go home early too."

"I’ll walk you back, no rush." Zhao Yingjun insisted on taking Su Miao to the inn.

All the way, he made countless inappropriate remarks, even tried to follow her into her room, saying he wanted to see if anything was missing. Su Miao thought to herself, I must be crazy to let you into my room, would that end well?

She replied with a smile; "It’s already dark, Uncle should go back. Aunt just had a baby not long ago, she must be wishing for you to spend more time with her. If she sees you not returning, she might get upset. How about tomorrow, I’ll wait for you here."

Zhao Yingjun thought she had a point and decided to come over tomorrow at noon instead. He had already spent quite some money, so he planned on getting close to the girl then. She wouldn’t be able to say anything.

He said a few more pleasant words, squeezed her little hand, and reluctantly left.

Su Miao watched his back with resentment, let out a cold laugh, and hurried back to her room. She bolted the door and was ready to rest.

She originally planned to stay for the night and leave the next day, but as she lay in bed playing with the money, she thought it over and sat up. No way! Better to leave early and avoid more trouble. What if this lech comes at night? She immediately got up to pack and took the train home that very night.

Zhao Yingjun didn’t know Su Miao’s plan. As he chopped vegetables in the kitchen, humming a tune, he thought about his niece’s slender waist and delicate face, almost drooling.

Su Jinxiu, while eating, glanced at her husband’s smiling face and thought, could it be he’s done being mad at me? It’s been so long, finally, he shows a cheerful demeanor.

Zhao Yingjun fantasized about it, but when he went over at noon the next day, he found out Su Miao had left early. He was so enraged he nearly passed out, his eyes went black.

Great! You took my money and just ran off! Do you think this is over? Was I not cautious enough for a snack seller? He went home to discuss with his wife about going back to her hometown for the New Year.

Su Jinxiu was dumbfounded: "What did you say? I just finished confinement a few days ago, our child is still small! Besides, my parents aren’t around anymore, we’d only go to my brother’s place, what’s the point? I even had a spat with Su Miao..."

"Precisely because you had a spat, it’s your chance to smooth things over! Think about it, would Su Miao just let it go if she went home? She’d definitely spread bad things about you! I’m doing this for your good. Besides, you’ve given birth to a son, and I care for you, don’t you want to show off a little? It’s settled then, dress the kid warmly, we’ll be there in one night." Zhao Yingjun went into the room.

Su Jinxiu, biting her lip, looked at her child. How many times had he rejected the idea of going back to her parents’ house, saying she was a disgrace being from the village? Yet now, all of a sudden, he’s heading back. Is he still thinking about that wretch Su Miao?

But what can she do, now that she has no power or influence? Fine, let’s go back. I’ll keep an eye on you every day, and I’ll see if you two can still hook up right under my Su family’s noses. If so, I’ll concede.

Su Jinxiu also wanted to show off a bit. After all, marrying a city leader was something the villagers hadn’t seen yet. People had to see it. Once they agreed, they began to pack.

Sun Chan and Gu Junming had already decided last night to return to the village. Unexpectedly, just before leaving, Gu Junming called from the courtyard. Then he learned that the next day was Wang Hu and Bai Fanglan’s wedding. Wang Hu was adamant that Gu Junming attend, so he had no choice but to agree.

Additionally, Gu Zishan informed Gu Junming that his younger brother had left home.

Gu Junming was taken aback: "What did you say? Why did Gu Juntao leave?"

Gu Zishan sighed: "Your brother came back from the disaster area, went to find Yang Hongying, but she was already gone, no idea where to. Yan Kai couldn’t reach her either. Your brother said he went to find her, and hasn’t returned since."

Gu Zishan wasn’t too worried about his son. No matter what, he still held an official position. He wouldn’t just disappear for good unless he gave up being in the military.

However, Wang Guihua almost went crazy, searching everywhere. In this cold winter, where could she find him!

Gu Zishan’s attempts to console her were futile. He could only let her be. With Gu Dongfang away with the troops, even he wasn’t informed.

"In any case, this family isn’t in the New Year spirit anymore, let them fuss around." He sighed. He had hoped for a New Year’s Eve dinner, but now it seemed that was off the table. It was all too exasperating.

Gu Junming said: "I understand, I’ll ask some of his close comrades. He should be back soon. You’re attending Wang Hu’s wedding too, we’ll talk then." noveldrama

Gu Zishan hesitated for a moment, then said: "Your brother’s marriage already caused dissatisfaction, as his older brother, you can’t act recklessly too. I know you’re not pleased with the idea of breaking up, but our Gu Family cannot have both an orphan and a widow as daughters-in-law. That’s just unacceptable. Trust me, after the New Year, one of your old classmates is being transferred here. She’s highly educated and about your age..."

"Dad. If you still want me to acknowledge you, stop talking about this. I’ve made up my mind, and I won’t change it. No matter how good the conditions are, if I don’t like her, it’s pointless. Please understand me." Gu Junming calmly hung up the phone.

Gu Zishan could only sigh heavily, rubbing his swollen forehead on the other end of the line. Was heaven punishing him for divorcing his first wife amidst hardship? Now both sons ended up like this...

Gu Junming turned back to Sun Chan with a smile: "We can only go back in the afternoon."

"It’s okay." While he was on the call, Sun Chan was beside him and heard everything Gu Zishan said. She didn’t get upset since she was used to being unwelcomed. As long as Gu Junming liked her, that was enough.

While eating, Sun Chan asked: "Should I go?"

Gu Junming looked at her expression, finding it hard not to laugh: "Of course you should go. Are you afraid of her?"

"But we’ve already torn all pretense." The last few times they met, Sun Chan had left Bai Fanglan no face at all. Therefore, she felt that if she went, most likely she wouldn’t be welcomed.