Tiny Genius Alert! Mom & Dad Better Make Peace-Chapter 652 - 576: Jian, Don’t Dwell on the Past, Look Forward
Jian Liangtong reached out to touch the warmth at the corner of her eyes. Because of these people, she and he suffered for six years due to various misunderstandings, and wasted six years of time, six years...
"I still have the same attitude as before, I don’t approve of you being with Shao Yun. Shao Yun will inherit the Huo Family’s legacy in the future. His future wife doesn’t have to help him in his career, but at least she shouldn’t hold him back or ruin his reputation. If you really like Shao Yun, let him go."
"I will not separate from him," Jian Liangtong said.
"Hmph." Fang Jingting sneered, but her words were spoken through gritted teeth, "I’ve truly never met a girl like you. If it were me, I would have tactfully left long ago upon facing such opposition from the man’s parents."
"It’s also my first time meeting a parent like Ms. Fang," Jian Liangtong’s voice was extremely faint, "After all, no parent has ever resorted to such despicable means as drugging someone to stop their son from being with a girl she dislikes!"
"..." On the other end, Fang Jingting was suddenly silent.
Jian Liangtong squinted her eyes, "I wonder if Ms. Fang’s father knows what his daughter has done before."
"You, what do you want to do? I’m telling you, my dad’s been unwell these years, if you dare to..."
"Sorry, I have something to do."
Jian Liangtong interrupted Fang Jingting, and after saying this, she hung up the phone.
She couldn’t guarantee that if she continued to listen, she wouldn’t lose control and end up having a huge argument with her over the phone.
No matter what, she was Huo Shaojun’s mother...
Jian Liangtong leaned against the wall, a trace of bitterness slowly spreading at the corner of her mouth.
Even if it wasn’t Fang Jingting who sought people to bully her back then, it was true that she drugged her, wanting her to have a relationship with Huo Chengjin, thereby making Huo Shaojun lose hope and feel disheartened with her.
The former might be more vicious and malicious.
But the latter, could it be any better?
Fang Jingting confidently sought her out to clarify things on the phone; she truly felt, how ridiculous!
Jian Liangtong raised her head, trying hard to force the stinging sensation rising in her eyes back into her gaze.
No matter how miserable and painful those past six years were.
But that’s already the past.
Jian Liangtong, don’t think about it anymore, look forward, okay...
...
At four in the afternoon, Jian Liangtong suddenly received a call from Jian Ningfeng saying he had something to do today and couldn’t pick up Hao Hao from kindergarten, asking her to go instead.
Jian Liangtong detected that Jian Ningfeng’s voice seemed somewhat off, and when she wanted to ask, he hurriedly hung up, as if afraid she’d question further.
At six, Jian Liangtong brought Hao Hao home.
As soon as she entered, she saw Jian Ningfeng and He Xinyun sitting silently on the sofa, both with somber expressions.
Jian Liangtong’s heart skipped a beat, and she led Hao Hao over.
He Xinyun quickly rose from the sofa and said to Jian Liangtong and Hao Hao, "Hungry? I’ll make dinner right away."
In the past, at this hour, He Xinyun would probably have already prepared dinner, with the dishes laid on the table, but today...
Jian Liangtong’s eyelashes fluttered slightly, curling her lips she said to He Xinyun and Jian Ningfeng, "How about we eat out today?"
"Eat out for what? We’ll just eat at home. I’ll cook right away, it’ll be quick." As He Xinyun said this, she quickly headed to the kitchen.
Jian Liangtong bit her lip, shifting her gaze from He Xinyun to Jian Ningfeng sitting on the sofa, "Dad."
"I’ll go help your mom. You’ve had a long day, you sit for a while."
As soon as Jian Liangtong started to speak, Jian Ningfeng immediately responded.
"..." Seeing this, Jian Liangtong felt even more heavy-hearted.
...
It was already late at night, and Jian Liangtong had a habit of searching for water in the middle of the night.
She got out of bed intending to go to the kitchen to get a drink, and upon reaching the door, as she opened it slightly, she heard He Xinyun’s somewhat hoarse voice coming from the living room.
"It’s not a big deal, it’s just unemployment, right? Just treat it like early retirement, and start enjoying life early."
"Living a senior life just past fifty, huh." Jian Ningfeng gave a bitter smile.
"What’s wrong with that? Now Tongtong has a career she’s passionate about, we don’t need to worry about her. The house we bought in S City doesn’t serve much purpose anymore, we can find a real estate agent to sell it, and give it as a dowry for Tongtong when she gets married. I can still work a few more years, once retired, I’ll have a pension, we won’t lack food or clothing." He Xinyun said, sniffing.
Jian Ningfeng remained silent.
"Didn’t you always complain before that you didn’t have enough time and too little time with Hao Hao? Now it’s perfect, you can take on the task of taking care of Hao Hao."
Jian Ningfeng still said nothing. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞
He Xinyun suddenly started to sob, "You’re just too honest, and those people know how to bully someone like you. Digging up old issues from years ago now, saying you’re slacking off and forcing you to resign. They’re really bullying you."
"...Just forget it."
"Forget what! I’ll go to your workplace tomorrow and talk to your leader! Although you took quite a few leaves a few years ago because of Tongtong, ever since your leader talked to you, haven’t you been working diligently every day, taking on whatever work came your way? Saying your work performance is declining, nonsense! They’re just bullying you, just bullying you, sob..."
"..."
Jian Liangtong closed the door, leaned against the door panel, her heart feeling like it was tightly blocked by something, her eyes red from circling tears.
...
"Hey hey, young lady, you can’t just walk in here like that, hey..."
Jian Liangtong walked straight to the HR Director’s office, pushed open the door, and walked in, "Hello, President Zhao, my name is Jian Liangtong, the daughter of Jian Ningfeng, I’d like to have a private chat with you."
Director Zhao was startled, and upon hearing she was Jian Ningfeng’s daughter, his face twitched.
"President Zhao..." The subordinate who failed to stop Jian Liangtong looked at Director Zhao, "I, I tried my best, she just..."
"You can leave now." Director Zhao frowned and gestured with his hand.
"...Okay." The person cast an impatient glance at Jian Liangtong and walked out.
Director Zhao stepped forward, closed the door, and turned back to look at Jian Liangtong with a complex expression.
Jian Liangtong smiled at him, "Sorry to bother you."
"Have a seat." Director Zhao said.
Jian Liangtong then sat down in the chair in front of the desk.
Director Zhao fetched a cup of water from the water dispenser, placed it in front of Jian Liangtong, and then sat down in his large chair, looking at her.
"Thank you for the water." Jian Liangtong said.
"I know why you’re here, but I’m very sorry." President Zhao said.
"..." Jian Liangtong tightly pursed her lips, her bright eyes fixed on President Zhao, "President Zhao, I’m not here to make things difficult for anyone or to argue. I just want to know the real reason."
President Zhao was silent for a moment, his eyes dark with mystery as he looked at Jian Liangtong, "Your dad and I have been colleagues for many years, and we’re good friends in private, often meeting up to chat over tea."
"Since President Zhao is friends with my dad, you must know him well. He’s always been dedicated to his work..."
"Of course, I know." President Zhao said, "But this time it’s a direct order from above, and we have no choice but to comply."
From above?
Jian Liangtong’s eyes flickered slightly, "President Zhao..."
"That’s all I can say, and it’s all I know." President Zhao interrupted Jian Liangtong.
Jian Liangtong’s palm suddenly clenched tightly.
...
After leaving Jian Ningfeng’s workplace, Jian Liangtong thought about many things.
As President Zhao said, someone from above pressured them to let Jian Ningfeng go, so who is this "someone" above?
Fang Jingting? Or... Mr. Song?
Jian Liangtong didn’t go back to the company but returned directly to the neighborhood.
As soon as she entered the neighborhood, she saw Jian Ningfeng sitting dazedly on a stone bench next to the stone table at the entrance.
Jian Liangtong felt a tug at her heart, stood at the entrance watching Jian Ningfeng for a while, then took a deep breath, adjusted her mood, and walked over with a smile, "Dad."
Jian Ningfeng was a little dazed when he heard Jian Liangtong’s voice coming from behind, considering at this time, she should be at the company or out on a social engagement.
Blinking, Jian Ningfeng slowly turned his head, and seeing Jian Liangtong standing right behind him, he suddenly took a breath and smiled, "Tongtong."
Jian Liangtong smiled and sat on the stone bench next to him, "There’s nothing much today, Dad, would you go for a walk with me?"
Jian Ningfeng looked at Jian Liangtong for a long time and said, "Okay. Dad will walk with you."
Jian Liangtong smiled as she hooked her arm around Jian Ningfeng’s and led him out of the neighborhood, "The movie starring Ju Zi is being released recently and getting good responses; let’s go to the cinema to buy two tickets, and then..."
