Chapter 686: Giving Gifts to Clear the Way

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Li Xues frustration surged, tears streaming down her face.

What are you implying? Am I not your biological daughter? Li Xue exclaimed, stomping her foot and gritting her teeth. You forbade me from pursuing him before, and now Brother Hengyang is Su Wens husband. I controlled my feelings for him, and now that Ive finally found someone I genuinely like someone decentwhy would you attack me with such words? Mom, youre ruining me!

Im not. w.a.n.g Chunyan anxiously observed her tearful daughter. Im doing this for your good. This isnt the right path either.

Experienced and discerning, she sensed a connection between Su Qing and her cla.s.smate.

What do you mean its for my good? Su Qing herself said hes not her boyfriend, just an ordinary cla.s.smate. Li Xue, the village chiefs daughter, had always been in the spotlight. Though she might not be as good-looking as Su Wen, she excelled in demeanour and popularity.

She joined the radio station for work. Everyone admired Li Xue. Pursued by many men from a young age, but none met her standards.

She refused to settle for a weak-willed man.

Finding someone she liked became challenging for Li Xue, and discovering that he was Su Wens husband added complexity. She believed Su Wen was unworthy of him and resolved to treat him better than Su Wen ever could.

But she kept waiting and waited for a long time. Finally, she has given up.

However, Su Wen didnt divorce Brother Hengyang, and their relations.h.i.+p flourished.

As time pa.s.sed, Li Xue, facing family pressure to marry, endured numerous blind dates. Her parents and family members urged her not to be so picky, yet she was not satisfied with the guys she dated. None of them compared to Brother Hengyang. Li Xue found herself in a state of anxiety, afraid that as time pa.s.sed, she would get older and become an object of disdain by her sister-in-law if she delayed any longer. Yet, marrying just anyone out of desperation was something she couldnt bring herself to accept.

Fate intervened.

When she saw the man riding towards her on a bicycle at one glance, she couldnt look at anyone else.

Li Xue, captivated at first sight, pleaded, Mom, help me. If hes single, maybe were meant to be together? Uncharacteristically softening her stance, she added, Help me. If it works, Ill reward Su Qing generously when we marry.

Reluctantly, w.a.n.g Chunyan agreed.

After lunch at Sus house, Zhou Hengguang toured Trinity Village. He scrutinized every corner of the five large tile-roofed houses in the Su family compound, including the cacti on the courtyard walls. Observing Su Qings brother-in-laws handiwork, his expression betrayed mixed emotionsamus.e.m.e.nt, satisfaction, and perhaps a touch of pain.

Upon parting, he gave a gift to Su Xiu. Su Qing presented him with a basket of local delicacies, including freshly made pickled plums, dried mountain yams, and sun-dried green beans. Su Xiu had prepared him some steamed cakes. They were packed to the brim, almost overflowing from the large basket.

Zhou Hengguang watched Su Qings prepared gift with a curious expression from beginning to end.

As they left, Su Qing asked for Brother Er Kuis help to free the car from a ditch.

Once alone, Su Xiu opened Zhou Hengguangs gifta small box containing a stunning crescent-shaped hairpin adorned with sparkling diamonds.

This is too expensive! she said..