I Got Rich in Period Fiction-Chapter 551 - 545: Even if It’s Acting, You Have to Act for a Lifetime

Chapter 551: Chapter 545: Even if It’s Acting, You Have to Act for a Lifetime

Jiao Jiao had grown into a young lady, and Xiao Wei had selectively told her about the events of the past.

Adult sins, yet the child had to bear them; Xiao Wei candidly apologized to Jiao Jiao.

No matter how unavoidable it was, she was not a good mother.

Then everyone knew that over the years Xiao Wei had frequently sent packages to these three children.

Yes, three children—not just her son and daughter.

After discovering that Zhou Hai and Liu Ying had a daughter, she always included that child’s share when sending things, with an all too obvious intention: hopefully, Liu Ying would treat her daughter and son with kindness, to the best of her ability.

Speaking of the Zhou Family’s situation, the children never lacked materially.

But Xiao Wei refused to let Liu Ying off the hook.

She treated her daughter Ruoruo, who had welcomed her with the greatest generosity of spirit, while Liu Ying acted with malice towards her own daughter.

It was no longer a matter of past grudges; it was a matter of character.

At the same time, Xiao Wei truly felt immense guilt. During her over half-year of recuperation, the child didn’t suffer so much pain during her periods anymore. Xiao Wei couldn’t fathom how she had managed all these years; thankfully, Qiao Qingyu was there. Otherwise, the child might have been misled by Liu Ying, potentially leading to a lifetime of harm and possibly infertility.

Xiao Wei did not stay long here; she still had matters to attend to. After being recalled, she was promoted and entered directly into the core department.

Xiao Wei asked for Jiao Jiao’s opinion. She hadn’t reported for duty yet and was waiting for her daughter’s college entrance exam results. She planned to work wherever Jiao Jiao chose to study.

There was also Zhou Pengcheng to consider. She intended to have a serious talk with Zhou Hai. To be honest, it might be better for a boy to be with his father—but that depended on what Pengcheng thought.

The kid’s grades were simply too poor.

Xiao Wei left, and then she returned to Beijing with Secretary Chang.

Qiao Qingyu had finally confirmed it—Secretary Chang had developed feelings for Xiao Wei.

And these feelings were not light; one could see it in his eyes and brows if they observed closely.

It’s just that Xiao Wei, being so clever, seemed not to have noticed.

Or perhaps, she was so clever that she felt it long ago and smartly pretended to be oblivious.

Secretary Chang had good taste, it must be said. But according to the current standards, Secretary Chang was a golden bachelor too—single with no girlfriend, clean and wise, competent in whatever task the elder entrusted him with. Hence, Qiao Qingyu always liked to call him the capable Secretary Chang.

His character was undoubtedly trustworthy.

Wu Xiucai had sponsored him since Secretary Chang’s junior high school days and had more or less watched him grow up.

Not to mention Secretary Chang was handsome and poised.

But even if Xiao Wei did have feelings for Secretary Chang, she would think it over and over again. She no longer was young for one thing, and on the other hand, she had both a son and a daughter. If she really wanted to remarry, even the mother-son relationship that had taken so long to mend was uncertain.

Qiao Qingyu was anxious for Secretary Chang, but it wasn’t something to rush into.

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Having returned to Beijing, Xiao Wei took action.

Liu Ying was stripped of her position, even her public office was dismissed.

The reason was that her personal record was fabricated, her resume was fake, and so was her education.

There were even other instances of violation of discipline, taking advantage of the Zhou Family and Zhou Hai’s influence.

It was not enough for prison time, but the disciplinary action would haunt her for life.

This time, Liu Ying had no chance of turning things around.

The Liu Family was very quiet. After learning why Xiao Wei had struck, Liu Ying’s mother slapped her daughter.

She cursed her daughter for being superficial and not fit for public appearance.

And she told Liu Ying to do nothing and let Xiao Wei vent and dissipate her anger.

Liu Ying was in a state of absolute disarray, then came Xiao Wei’s move, which was just adding insult to injury.

Although Zhou Hai’s return home did not result in a huge commotion, the entire Zhou Family was still stirred, and Brother Zhou never imagined that such an inside story lay behind the events of those days.

Brother Zhou was not one to complain, but he could not help but say, "Zhou Hai, what did I tell you back then? I told you that Liu Ying’s character was not trustworthy, a young girl acting like a social butterfly, she’s not someone cut out for a family life. You made a mistake in a moment of confusion, but there was still a way to salvage it. Yet you stubbornly insisted and argued with me, saying you couldn’t live without Liu Ying, that she was the only one you’d ever love in this life. Well then, you must not forget those words, and as you’ve done in the past, you must continue to do now, and even more so in the future. Even if it’s just acting, you have to act it out for a lifetime. Do you understand what I mean?"

Zhou Hai looked gaunt beyond his years, like a small old man in his forties or fifties.

He covered his face, not speaking or showing any attitude.

However, he needed to understand why his mother had done such a thing.

Standing at the top of the stairs, Zhou Hai didn’t even glance at Liu Ying coming out of the room, but Liu Ying seemed indifferent, merely saying, "Zhou Hai, whatever happens, it’s impossible for you to divorce me."

It wasn’t that Liu Ying still loved Zhou Hai. Now that the Zhou Family hadn’t fallen and she herself had lost her job, with so many things happening, she definitely would not divorce, at least not at the moment.

And just when the three of them had yet to say anything, the door of the adjacent room opened, and Zhou Ruoruo stood timidly at the door with swollen eyes.

The child knew something significant had happened at home these days, and every elder’s attitude towards her was off. Her voice trembled with a crying tone, "Daddy, Mommy..." and then looking at Brother Zhou, "Uncle..."

Liu Ying was in agony. No longer paying attention to Zhou Hai, she rushed forward to embrace her daughter and pulled her into the bedroom, softly soothing Ruoruo before closing the door.

Brother Zhou couldn’t help but admire Liu Ying’s resilience. She indeed could withstand pressure, seemingly unaffected by these events, no different from usual.

Brother Zhou even looked at Liu Ying in astonishment. Did she have some kind of backing to be so confident? Perhaps it was their own mother?

So, they had to make it clear.

How could they clarify this matter?

Mrs. Zhou prided herself on being a person of dignity, but her actions in this matter were truly despicable.

Sadly, Zhou Hai’s mother absolutely refused to agree to a divorce between him and Liu Ying, stating that if they were to divorce, she would rather not live, and the Zhou Family could forfeit their face; she would be their funeral accompaniment.

Her words were severe, but Zhou Hai still questioned his own mother, "The child support from back then, why did you keep it hidden from me, and you never spent it on the children? Where did you put all the things you’ve received over the years?"

Mrs. Zhou, lying in bed with her head turned away and eyes closed, replied, "In the attic storeroom, I tore off some of the tags and threw out the boxes to use for the children..."

Brother Zhou looked at his mother incredulously, surprised as he said, "Mom, you’re a person of dignity, and you’d surely disdain such petty behavior. Could you tell me why you’ve done this?"

When further questioned, Mrs. Zhou stopped speaking.