The Sweetness of the Seventies-Chapter 1184 - 1153: No More Persuasion

He Tiantian had already known some facts, but she hoped Zhu Zhitao could figure it out himself, since it was a matter between the spouse. If even the parties involved thought it was no big deal, her talking her head off would do no good.

"Ah, after my younger brother gets married, my parents plan to give him their former house to use as his marital home, and then they plan to live with us," Zhu Zhitao said, looking quite embarrassed.

"Oh, I see, I can guess a few scenarios," He Tiantian said, "but do your parents plan to move in just temporarily or are they preparing to stay permanently?"

"They want to live with me, after all, I am the eldest son," Zhu Zhitao’s voice was a bit low, somewhat breathless.

He Tiantian thought for a moment and said, "Have you considered how your father-in-law feels about this?"

"My father-in-law agrees, he didn’t object," Zhu Zhitao answered, not sensing anything amiss.

He Tiantian looked at Zhu Zhitao with an expression that said he was being naïve — of course his father-in-law couldn’t object, it wasn’t like his parents could stay a few days and then be kicked out.

However, this was Yuan Hua and Zhu Zhitao’s family issue, so He Tiantian couldn’t say much.

"I remember Yuan Hua has properties in other places; have you thought about asking your parents to live there instead?" He Tiantian asked, "It’s common courtesy, after all, parents from both sides occasionally visiting is neighborly, but living together for a long time might not be comfortable. Look around you, how many families have in-laws living in the same courtyard. Yuan Hua only has one elderly father left, so she wouldn’t want her father to be mistreated."

Zhu Zhitao scratched his head and said, "Really? When I went back home, it seemed all right, no conflicts or anything."

He Tiantian confirmed to herself that Zhu Zhitao was either playing dumb or might also have the potential to be a phoenix man.

Thinking of Yuan Hua and Zhu Zhitao’s child Zhu Xiaoxiao, He Tiantian softened her heart and advised, "Zhu Zhitao, you should properly understand this situation and take action, otherwise it will affect your family, even your marriage."

"Really?" Zhu Zhitao said, "Yuan Hua hasn’t said anything, right?"

Narrowing her eyes, He Tiantian looked at Zhu Zhitao and slowly said, "Zhu Zhitao, Yuan Hua keeps quiet because she loves you. If she were to speak up, it would mean she had completely lost hope in you and no longer wants the marriage. Today I’m warning you, if you don’t take it seriously and act, by the time things get to that point and you come to me to plead your case, I won’t intervene for you. Because it could have been prevented and resolved beforehand, but you didn’t handle it."

He Tiantian grew earnest, people shouldn’t play dumb, expecting others to always accommodate them; life does not work that way.

"Teacher He, I..." Zhu Zhitao felt bitter inside; he understood Teacher He’s words, but he also felt troubled.

There were other houses in the family, but his parents had expressed their preference for this quadrangle.

The father-in-law appeared amiable, and Zhu Zhitao felt it would be inappropriate to complain about his own parents, so it had simply become the accepted arrangement.

He also knew his parents had some complaints about Yuan Hua, but after all, they were family, so he said nothing.

Yuan Hua had been aggrieved, and he knew it, but they were his parents, after all; he certainly couldn’t pick quarrels with his parents.

He Tiantian was left speechless, hoping Zhu Zhitao would say something responsible, but she was disappointed that Zhu Zhitao said nothing.

Not saying anything means giving up, and since He Tiantian was disappointed, she would no longer mediate in the future.

Yuan Hua was a decisive person; she would manage her own life.

"You’d better think it through; I’m off to training," He Tiantian said, looking at such a man was simply maddening.

The day’s training had already ended; He Tiantian took a shower, changed her clothes, and prepared to leave.

She ran into Jiao Lihong at the door.

Jiao Lihong smiled radiantly and said, "Teacher He, tomorrow we’re practicing relay, so make sure to come early."

"Sure," He Tiantian responded, "I won’t be late."

Her hand held the daily training schedule, she had never been late nor left early.

"Hehe, see you tomorrow then," said Jiao Lihong, her smile obliging.

He Tiantian and Cui Ying were somewhat puzzled, but couldn’t understand why.

This girl, hadn’t she always been too proud to mingle with the likes of He Tiantian?

Why had she become so enthusiastic today?

There must be something fishy when someone acts out of the ordinary!

"See you tomorrow," nodded He Tiantian, and turned to leave together.

Once they were in the car, He Tiantian couldn’t help asking, "What was Jiao Lihong’s deal?"

Cui Ying shook her head and said, "Not sure, she was just training all day today, nothing unusual."

"Uh, let’s just take it as a friendly greeting," He Tiantian said, "Stop overthinking it, just be more vigilant tomorrow. Everyone’s focused on training now, she probably won’t be able to cause any trouble."

"Who knows," Cui Ying said, "I’ll look into it tomorrow."

"Mhm, make sure you get to the bottom of it," He Tiantian replied, "Better safe than sorry!"

"Got it," Cui Ying said, remembering the issue with Yuan Hua and getting angry, "Tiantian, I really hate that Zhu Zhitao now. I understood everything you said earlier, and he just pretends to be clueless."

"Hmph!" He Tiantian scoffed coldly, "Such people will regret it sooner or later."

"Why didn’t you just say it outright just now?" Cui Ying asked, "After all, you’re the athlete Zhu Zhitao values most right now, maybe your words would have made a difference!"

"I said what I needed to say, and I won’t speak of what shouldn’t be said," He Tiantian replied, "After all, this is a matter between Yuan Hua and Zhu Zhitao. I’ve already pointed out the reason. If Zhu Zhitao won’t even try to change, do you think such a man can make Yuan Hua happy? His parents are in good health and aren’t going anywhere soon, so if that’s the case, they might as well end the pain sooner rather than later."

Cui Ying was taken aback, then cautiously said, "Even if Yuan Hua and Zhu Zhitao divorced, you wouldn’t stop them?"

"Why would I?" He Tiantian retorted, "They both don’t want that relationship anymore, what reason would I have to stop them?"

"You’re right," Cui Ying said, "Yuan Hua’s mother-in-law is just too much. Yuan Hua has other houses for them to live in, but they refuse to move out, clearly targeting Yuan Hua’s father. You remember, right? During Yuan Hua’s wedding, the mother-in-law’s presence was utterly displeasing to the eye."

"Ah, I anticipated such situations then, but didn’t expect them to arise so soon," He Tiantian said, "Hopefully Yuan Hua can resolve this matter soon!"

Meanwhile, Zhu Zhitao was somewhat dazed, returning to his office with his mind in turmoil.

Alas, his career was already stable, but why had his once happy home turned out this way?

Now, after work, he’d rather stay at his office than return to what used to be a warm home.