latelenovela Chapter 205 The Aftermath of Liu Lili's Fall into the Water (Part 3)
Chapter 205 The Aftermath of Liu Lili's Fall into the Water (Part 3)
205 Liu Lili's drowning follow-up 3
Several days after Liu Lili's incident, Chu Jiuyue happened to hear about the follow-up developments from Mo's mother.
However, after hearing the whole story, Chu Jiuyue felt somewhat speechless.
"So, Liu Jiajia is still determined to hand herself over to Wang Baozi?" Chu Jiuyue asked with a helpless expression.
You should know that Wang Baozi has already made his stance clear: he would never marry Liu Jiajia. The only woman he truly loves and wants to marry is Liu Lili.
Even though Liu Lili still harbors resentment towards marrying Wang Baozi, it's not up to Liu Jiajia, who has a history of attempted murder, to interfere!
"She was only locked up for a few days because of attempted murder," Chu Jiuyue continued to press.
"Yes, she did stay inside for only two days. But who would have thought that someone would rescue her? Now, she's still stranded in the county town and hasn't returned yet. I heard that she's dating a rich young master from the county, and the two are currently in the stage of getting to know each other." Mother Mo told Chu Jiuyue all the information she had found out.
These words left Chu Jiuyue speechless, a wave of utter disbelief washing over her. "Didn't she say before that she liked Wang Baozi and wouldn't marry anyone but him? How come she's already going on blind dates and dating other men so soon?"
On the very day she returned, she rushed straight to Wang Baozi's house.
As soon as she entered the door, she went straight to the point with Wang Baozi: "Wang Baozi, you have to marry me! You promised me that yourself! Whatever I did, it was all for you! So, you have to take responsibility for me to the end!"
These words struck Wang's son like a thunderbolt, leaving him terrified. From then on, whenever he saw her from afar, he would run away like a mouse before a cat, hiding as far away as possible.
Mo's mother told Chu Jiuyue all the news she had heard from the village women in great detail.
Looking at her daughter-in-law's face, which was particularly lively with curiosity, Mo's mother couldn't help but find it a little funny.
After all, this was the first time in a long time that my daughter-in-law had shown such a strong interest in something!
So, Mo's mother made up her mind to satisfy her curiosity no matter what.
"If that's the case, then how did she end up going to the county town? And she even went on a blind date! Now, the Wang family can finally breathe a sigh of relief, right? Does that mean Wang Lili still hasn't agreed to marry Wang Baozi?" Chu Jiuyue couldn't help but ask.
She was utterly speechless at the complex emotional entanglements between the three of them.
Especially that Wang Baozi, he's such a coward! He can't even hold onto a woman's heart, he's utterly useless.
But thinking about it carefully, perhaps this is the retribution he deserved.
It's his own fault for not appreciating what he had when he had it, only realizing its value after losing it. Now he can only watch helplessly as the other person manipulates him.
Lili is heartbroken all by herself. Her fragile heart is already scarred, so how could she so easily forget the past?
Even though she still harbored feelings of affection for Wang Baozi deep down, the pain he caused her was like a thorn, deeply embedded in her heart, becoming a knot in her heart that was difficult to untie.
As someone who has been through similar experiences and is also a woman, Mo's mother naturally understands Liu Lili's delicate thoughts and inner struggles.
It is precisely because of this unresolved issue that, even knowing that the man had his reasons for acting that way, the sadness still lingers in her heart and cannot be shaken off.
"...That's absolutely true! To be hurt by a man you once deeply loved, even if there's a reason for it, only shows that the man is too foolish and short-sighted. If I were in that situation, I would definitely discard him without hesitation. What use is he? As the saying goes, there are plenty of fish in the sea, and the next one will surely be better."
Upon hearing what Mo's mother said, Chu Jiuyue responded almost without hesitation.
However, her words caused Mo Wenchen, who was silently accompanying his mother as she discussed his daughter-in-law, to pause slightly, his previously calm face instantly becoming somewhat stiff.
Mo's mother keenly noticed this subtle change in her son, and couldn't help but feel affection for him, while a hint of teasing appeared in her eyes.
Seeing this scene, Mo's mother couldn't help but feel happy for her son, secretly thinking that perhaps this marriage could truly become a beautiful story.
As she watched the smoky aura gradually emanating from Mo Wenchen, Mo's mother's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down, and the bitterness that had been building up in her heart for so long gradually dissipated.
Now, she no longer has to worry about her son all the time, nor does she have to worry that he will spend the rest of his life alone as before.
At this moment, Mo Wenchen was looking at his wife with a pitiful expression, which made his mother and the others burst into laughter.
It must be said that the reason they liked Chu Jiuyue so much was not only because of her excellent qualities, but more importantly, since this lovely girl entered their lives, the child who once worried them and seemed otherworldly has begun to become like a child from an ordinary family, possessing all kinds of emotions such as joy, anger, sorrow and happiness.
Regardless of the reasons behind it, the Mo family is filled with deep gratitude and heartfelt affection for Chu Jiuyue.
Mo Wenchen blinked his big, watery eyes and pitifully muttered to Chu Jiuyue, "Wife, don't you want me anymore?"
The aggrieved tone in her voice, tinged with tears, and the way she stared at the other person with pleading eyes, made Chu Jiuyue's lips twitch involuntarily.
She simply couldn't reconcile the image of the man before her, who now looked like a doormat, with the cold, ruthless, and distant figure he once was.
Leaving aside Chu Jiuyue's surprise, even the usually composed Grandma Mo and Mother Mo were filled with shock on their faces. They stared wide-eyed at their son (grandson), their hearts churning with turbulent emotions.
No matter how hard they racked their brains, they could never have imagined that the other party would do something so astonishing, which was truly beyond their comprehension.
Mo Wen's face flashed with a hint of embarrassment, but as a big shot, his mental fortitude was far beyond that of ordinary people, and he covered up this little situation in the blink of an eye.
Immediately afterwards, he looked at his mother calmly and casually, as if nothing had happened, and then said unhurriedly, "Mother, Father wants to see you over for something."
As she spoke, she winked at Mo's mother, trying to distract her.
Upon seeing this, Mo's mother was first taken aback, and then she couldn't help but feel both annoyed and amused.
She knew perfectly well that her son was trying to change the subject, but seeing that he looked calm and unperturbed, she didn't press the matter further.
So he sighed softly and said, "Alright, I'll go take a look."
After saying that, he turned and walked towards where Mo's father was.
Mo Wenchen responded with a soft "Mm" and watched his mother leave.
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Just then, the Zhou family, living in the factory compound in Fuyun City, was unusually thrown into turmoil.
"What's going on?"
Someone asked loudly with a puzzled look on their face, their voice echoing in the small courtyard.
Zhou's father had a gloomy face, his expression so intense it seemed to drip water, making him awe-inspiring.
He frowned deeply, his eyes wide and fixed on the front, as if trying to see through the air the mysterious enemy lurking in the shadows, determined to destroy the Zhou family.
No matter how hard he racked his brains, Zhou's father could not understand who was so audacious as to extend a sinister hand to their Zhou family.
The boss has always been diligent and hardworking, and performed exceptionally well. How could he have been reported for no reason?
Originally, the promotion to department head was almost a done deal, but now, because of such a trivial problem, the boss's work record has been tainted with an indelible flaw. Thinking of this, Zhou's father felt a burning resentment and anger.
At this moment, the second son spoke up to comfort him, "Dad, don't be too anxious or upset. It's not really a huge deal. Although there might be some suspense in this selection of the director, we don't need to worry too much. After all, our daughter is no pushover! Everyone has witnessed her abilities at work. However, the most important thing right now is to find out whoever is secretly causing trouble as soon as possible."
The second brother paused for a moment, then continued, "I think that all these years our family has adhered to the principle of keeping a low profile, which has led some people to mistakenly believe that we are weak and easily bullied. That's why they dare to scheme against us so recklessly. Eldest brother, in my opinion, could this be something your competitors are doing behind the scenes?"
Zhou Junhao, who was always quick-tempered and easily angered, was now glaring at Zhou Junwen with a furious expression and loudly demanding, "What exactly happened?"
His clenched fists trembled slightly, as if he were about to strike at any moment, while deep in his heart, he was already plotting all sorts of vicious ways to torture his opponent. This shows that Zhou Junhao's character was extremely cruel.
Faced with his third brother's fiery temper, Zhou Junwen couldn't help but feel helpless.
Actually, apart from his bad temper, this younger brother is quite excellent in other aspects. It's just a pity that his violent temper is really unbearable.
He only becomes slightly more restrained when he is with his adorable little girl at home.
Thinking of this, Zhou Junwen couldn't help but shake his head and sigh inwardly, there was really nothing he could do about him!
Fortunately, the rest of the family had gotten used to it.
It is worth mentioning, however, that although Zhou Junhao has a volatile temper, he is extremely protective of his family.
That's why Zhou Junwen didn't dwell on this minor flaw.
Upon hearing his elder brother's slightly reproachful words, Zhou Junhao was taken aback at first, then quickly explained, "Brother, please don't misunderstand! I'm just worried about you! You know, if something really happens to you, our whole family will probably suffer. I understand the principle that pulling one hair affects the whole body!"
As he spoke, he put on a fawning smile, trying to appease his elder brother's dissatisfaction.
The highly respected old man always regarded his eldest son as the successor to the family business and devoted all his efforts to cultivating him.
The rest of the family also wholeheartedly admired and trusted this eldest son.
After all, the eldest brother's outstanding talent and composed demeanor are truly impressive.
However, if this family were to suffer a major misfortune one day, their situation would likely be far from optimistic.
It is important to understand that a tall tree catches the wind, and once the pillar of the family is lost, the entire family may fall into turmoil.
As for the many internal affairs of this family, Zhou Junhao, the third son, actually knew more or less about the inside story.
Although the eldest brother and father did not reveal all the details out of caution, fearing that the third brother, who was not good at keeping secrets, might accidentally leak the information, how could Zhou Junhao truly remain uninvolved in such a complicated family environment?
Even if he wanted to remain innocent and naive, reality would never allow it!
It's worth mentioning, however, that although they sometimes seem to have no principles or bottom line when dealing with their younger sister at home, they always manage to maintain a dignified and proper image in front of outsiders.
It is precisely because of this that this family has achieved such a prominent position in society.
The reason why the Zhou family has been able to stand firm and become an unshakable force in society is precisely because they regard the interests of the family as the supreme principle and will never compromise the interests of the family for any reason.
This unwavering spirit of unity enables them to demonstrate unparalleled cohesion and stand united against external challenges and sabotage.
The Zhou family members knew that without the protection of their family's towering family tree, they would not be able to enjoy such abundant and high-quality resources, let alone the benefits they had received.
Every member of the family deeply understands this core concept. Although they may have their own selfish thoughts, these desires will be put aside in the face of the family's interests.
Faced with external provocations and attempts to undermine the unity of the Zhou family, family members are always able to put aside their personal differences and unite against external forces, demonstrating their firm determination to defend the family's honor and interests.
This is also true of the Zhou family elders. Even though they are well aware that the younger generation has their own ulterior motives and selfish desires, they choose not to interfere or meddle in these matters.