Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space-Chapter 782 - 656: Mr. Zhang Probes for Answers 2

"...Later, when I went to Uncle Guang’s place, she was waiting at the intersection. She didn’t say anything, just followed me back and forth. Once, when there was no one around, she rushed up and hugged me, crying and saying her family conditions were good, she was so-and-so’s daughter, she was different from others, she genuinely liked me, and the more I rejected her, the more she thought I was a good man..."

Mr. Zhang listened and studied his son’s expression seriously, truly worried that the boy might be tempted. Having such a pretty girl cling to you is really more trouble than it’s worth!

"I was so scared at the time that I quickly pushed her away. In my life, besides my wife, I’ve never been so close to another woman. My actions were a bit excessive, and the young girl was thrown out, injuring her hand and foot and bleeding. I had no choice, I later carried her to the hospital."

Mr. Zhang glared at him, frustrated and angry, tapping the kang table and lowering his voice, "Foolish! You should have just walked away back then."

Zhang Guofu smiled bitterly, "I couldn’t walk away, Dad, I couldn’t harden my heart. Seeing her in tears and bleeding reminded me of Mai Miao. If my daughter were like that, I’d be heartbroken."

Mr. Zhang was at a loss whether to cry or laugh. Being able to think of his own daughter at that moment, this person still had hope! He had thought his son was already smitten.

"That day, I spoke to her at length, clearly telling her that there was no future between us. After that, I didn’t dare go to Uncle Guang’s alone anymore, and I would only go shopping with male classmates."

As Zhang Guofu spoke, he furrowed his brow, hesitated for a moment, and then looked at his father, "Dad, that day when Xiao Wu and the others came over, she was waiting for me again at the gate. And it was still class time. Do you think she was trying to confirm something?"

Mr. Zhang nodded quickly. Even if the girl was innocent, she still deserved a bad name for herself! Her tactics were not simple.

"I didn’t think about marrying her, so I didn’t give it much thought, but after you mentioned it tonight, it feels quite strange. I’m not talkative, and aside from studying, I don’t have much of a presence at school. How did she even notice me?"

"Didn’t she say?"

Zhang Guofu nodded, "She did say that I helped her once, but I forgot."

Mr. Zhang quickly said, "See, see... you can’t even remember it clearly, so it must be a trivial matter. Is a trivial matter worth a girl making a big fuss about? That girl definitely has an agenda!"

Zhang Guofu sat up straight, waiting for his father’s next words.

"Let’s analyze each point together. Let’s start with the girl’s character. Think about whether your two sisters would do such a thing? Knowing you have a wife and four children, a grown girl clinging to a man—there’s a character problem, right?"

Zhang Guofu nodded slowly, tilting his head.

"Now, let’s talk about your school. Handsome guys younger than you are definitely abundant, right? Since the girl is good-looking and comes from a good family, there must be some male students interested in her, right? Then what’s her aim?"

Zhang Guofu was bombarded with his dad’s chain of questions and kept nodding. Yeah, what’s the aim? Is it really love? He couldn’t ask his old man that, it was too embarrassing.

"Then, let’s discuss her actions. Look at how she used letters first, and then actions, this shows the girl is strategic. Educated people are indeed different. What’s this called? Testing the waters.

If she had a simple mind, she would have directly confessed her interest in you. Such a woman isn’t scary. But notice how she first wrote her feelings on paper, probing your reaction. Seeing you weren’t tempted, she followed up with notes, and you remained untouched. Then she came and showed her real tactics.

She played the victim, acted truly devoted to you, silently followed you—over time, you’d become uncomfortable and also softened. That way, she’d achieve her goal.

You see how she acted, right? In broad daylight, a girl hugging you—is this something a good girl would do? This kid is no good! Also, Dad suspects that plunge and bleeding were deliberate to make you feel guilty.

Think about it: you’re not Xiao Wu, how much strength can you muster in a fling? Didn’t she use her bleeding hand to wipe her tears and yet looked at you as if on the brink of crying?"

Zhang Guofu, listening to his dad’s words, became more astonished, his mouth gaping wider.

Mr. Zhang, seeing his son’s dumbfounded look, smiled to himself. This little rascal! Don’t underestimate me, a simple farmer. I’ve been to the provincial city with your grandpa. I can see through your little thoughts.

He continued, "These tricks are nothing new, they’re in countless storytelling sessions. Educated people love playing these dirty tricks, thinking they’re clever. I’d say it’s just stupid!

You’re young and inexperienced. Dealing with something like this is a minor issue. Dad can even predict what this girl wants to do next."

Zhang Guofu nodded dumbfoundedly.

"There’s just a few months before you graduate and return to the county, so she’s anxious. She won’t bother you now, but will frequently appear around you to disgust you. Wait a month, and if you remain indifferent, she will change her tactics, saying, ’If it’s not possible, can I be your sister?’ You’d agree, right?"

Zhang Guofu nodded silently. At most, he would avoid interacting alone in the future.

"Then you’re trapped. The impatient ones will invite you out for sibling drinks, use some tricks, and make things happen. If you don’t go for drinks, it’s okay.

As your ’sister,’ she can come to our house as a guest. Over time, with a good relationship, your vigilance lowers, and she’d have plenty of opportunities to get her way. Son, never underestimate women. How many emperors have fallen because of women in the past?"

Zhang Guofu broke into a cold sweat. Because he remembered that before returning this time, that girl indeed said in front of the station, ’From now on, you’re my big brother.’

Mr. Zhang saw the sweat on his son’s forehead and sighed inwardly. Damn, I guessed right! Luckily, I was on time, or this fool would surely fall for it sooner or later.

"Such women are smart but don’t take the right path. They love taking advantage. They might appear devoted to you but won’t share hardships.

When you’re successful, they might be a great helper, managing your affairs perfectly, but once you fail or she sets her sights higher, she’ll turn away immediately. Never content with the norm! Many concubines from old wealthy families were like this.

Your female classmate’s methods are similar to those women. If we investigate, it’s not surprising if some elder in her family was a concubine."

Zhang Guofu wiped his sweat and quickly promised, "Dad, I have no such thoughts. Even if I did, after what you said, I’d keep my distance."

At this moment, Mr. Zhang had nailed the wildflower from the provincial city to a shame board. The moment Zhang Guofu saw her, he couldn’t help but recall his dad’s words. Too cunning! He didn’t dare provoke her!