Chapter 110

Chapter 110

Tang Jianguo returned home from his business trip well past midnight, and the lights were still on. Upon opening the door, he saw Su Rong sitting in the living room.

"Didn't I tell you not to wait up if it's too late and to go to bed early?"

As he approached, he noticed that Su Rong's expression was off.

"What's wrong? Did something happen? Did Tang Zhenzhen's date today go poorly again?"

Su Rong took his bag and coat, knowing how hard Tang Jianguo had worked all day. Ever since the theft incident, many issues that were previously overlooked had come to light.

To clean up the discipline, Tang Jianguo had done many things that offended others, leading to several people filing formal complaints, claiming he was unfit for an important position at the factory.

With the old factory director's recent troubles, Tang Jianguo lost a crucial ally, making matters worse.

On one hand, production could not be relaxed, and on the other, he had to deal with the complex relationships within the factory. Tang Jianguo was overwhelmed with work.

But today, Su Rong couldn't sleep without telling her husband what happened.

She recounted the events of the day to Tang Jianguo in detail.

"I initially thought Tang Qingqing had a bad temper, but it turns out that ever since she came back, Tang Zhenzhen has been harboring resentment and doesn't like Tang Qingqing as much as she appears to."

Su Rong investigated today's incident and confirmed Tang Qingqing's account. Although Tang Zhenzhen neither admitted nor denied it.

"If it weren't for the second son's repeated persuasion, Tang Zhenzhen would have run away from home."

Su Rong was deeply troubled and found it hard to accept Tang Zhenzhen's selfishness and meanness. She even saw shadows of Tang Jianjun and Zhao Dahua in Tang Zhenzhen.

She disliked both of them and never associated Tang Zhenzhen with them before, but today's incident brought back unpleasant memories.

Tang Jianguo frowned: "You've spoiled her too much!"

Normally, Su Rong would argue, but today she lacked the energy.

"Well, what do you suggest we do about Tang Zhenzhen's marriage?"

Tang Jianguo fell silent for a moment and said, "I've heard of Mu Weidong. He's young and promising. There aren't many people as outstanding as him, and he will only rise further."

Su Rong glared at him: "You agree? Mu Weidong is divorced and has two children!"

"The children are young; Tang Zhenzhen can raise them like her own. Having two more sons to take care of her when she's old isn't bad either."

Su Rong laughed in frustration: "Being a stepmother isn't that easy! Tang Zhenzhen has been pampered all her life; how can she endure such hardship!"

"But it's her choice," Tang Jianguo shrugged.

Su Rong realized that Tang Jianguo didn't see anything wrong with being a stepmother. It was just about raising two children, which he thought was simple.

He never cared for the children and couldn't understand the difficulties of raising them. He admired Mu Weidong, who, despite being divorced, was a young and capable regiment commander, making him an excellent choice for a son-in-law.

"I really can't explain this to you!"

"You said earlier that finding someone older would be better for spoiling Tang Zhenzhen, and Mu Weidong fits the bill."

Tang Jianguo didn't understand Su Rong's concerns. "Besides, the sisters have already caused so much trouble. We should marry one of them off quickly."

Hearing this, Su Rong fell silent. "I can't figure out what Tang Zhenzhen is thinking!"

Locking Tang Qingqing in a room was outrageous, and she still couldn't understand it.

But Tang Zhenzhen refused to talk, while Tang Qingqing insisted they ask Tang Zhenzhen themselves.

Previously, everyone thought Tang Qingqing had a bad temper due to lack of proper upbringing in the countryside. Now it seemed that the issue wasn't one-sided.

Tang Zhenzhen appeared good on the surface, but no one knew what she did behind the scenes.

This incident left a deep scar in Su Rong's heart, tarnishing Tang Zhenzhen's previously obedient image.

Initially, Su Rong thought Tang Zhenzhen was simply naive and confused, but now it seemed otherwise.

Apart from being divorced with children, Mu Weidong was an excellent match, far superior to the previous suitors.

The previous suitors came from good families but were young and inexperienced, barely holding minor positions compared to Mu Weidong.

Su Rong understood that although Tang Zhenzhen appeared obedient, she was very competitive and liked to show off, not allowing anyone to outshine her.

However, her own child always seemed perfect, and Tang Zhenzhen's love for dressing up wasn't a significant flaw.

Now, many things made sense.

"Enough, there's nothing to worry about. You're overthinking. Tang Zhenzhen is grown up; don't treat her like a child anymore."

"Marriage is a woman's second chance at life; how can I not worry? And what about Tang Qingqing? I don't know how to explain this to her."

Mentioning Tang Qingqing, Tang Jianguo rubbed his temples.

Su Rong looked around and lowered her voice:

"Do you think a child who isn't your own can never truly be close? We've treated Tang Qingqing the same as before, never showing favoritism. If she cared about us, she wouldn't have done this!"

Tang Jianguo paused. "Pay more attention to Tang Qingqing in the future. As for Tang Zhenzhen... she's getting married anyway, so don't worry too much."

Su Rong sighed deeply, wanting to say more, but seeing Tang Jianguo's exhausted face, she quickly got water for him and urged him to wash up and go to bed.

Tang Zhenzhen and Mu Weidong's marriage proceeded even more smoothly than in the original story. As soon as Su Rong gave her consent, Mu Weidong came over within a couple of days.

Given Mu Weidong and Tang Jianguo's special positions, they couldn't afford to be extravagant. Therefore, after Mu Weidong arrived, the wedding arrangements were quickly settled.

Mu Weidong was also eager to finalize everything quickly before heading to the island base. He had no time to waste, and besides, someone needed to take care of the child. Thus, the process was exceptionally efficient.

In those days, such speed wasn't unusual; many people would get married shortly after meeting through matchmaking.

However, this marriage still sparked heated discussions at the Machinery Plant. Everyone had heard about the argument that day and had seen Mu Weidong, knowing his background.

"Handsome indeed. No wonder the fake one was so eager to marry him, too bad it's his second marriage."

"You should think about it. She's a fake and doesn't get along with the real one. Marrying someone like him is like having ancestral blessings."

"Do you think she deliberately blocked the real one that day for the mayor or for him?"

"It must have been for the mayor, right? Didn't it start with a matchmaking mix-up, leading to the wrong person being chosen?"

"Tsk, tsk, if that's the case, it's quite interesting."

Tang Zhenzhen felt furious about these criticisms. This public opinion was far from what she wanted!

But she could no longer afford to care. She only wished to leave this place early and stabilize everything before considering other matters, fearing any unexpected changes.

Those people's gossip stemmed from jealousy!

On the day Mu Weidong visited, Tang Zhenzhen deliberately scheduled it when Tang Qingqing had no classes in the afternoon. This way, Tang Qingqing would usually go straight to the Public Security Bureau after class, avoiding another encounter with Mu Weidong.

Although Mu Weidong didn't have much of an impression of Tang Qingqing initially and even had some complaints due to Tang Zhenzhen's intentional guidance, in the world of romance novels, feuding couples were very popular. She couldn't risk it.

As expected, Tang Qingqing didn't return home for lunch, which relieved Tang Zhenzhen.

Tang Qingqing knew Tang Zhenzhen's intentions and had intentionally scared her in the morning by saying she would come back, but she had already made up her mind.

Ignoring the intense voice inside her, Tang Zhenzhen went directly to the Public Security Bureau after her morning classes.

Though the plot god was powerful, reality proved stronger.

The Public Security Bureau had numerous cases, and once Tang Qingqing entered, the plot god became powerless. There was no chance of nothing happening that day without Tang Qingqing's involvement.

While Tang Zhenzhen felt relieved, she also felt somewhat frustrated.

She desperately wanted to show off her victory in front of Tang Qingqing, proving she had become the true heroine.

However, she was still cautious, not wanting to risk anything until everything was finalized, so she didn't say much.

Mu Weidong, the protagonist of the novel, managed to win over Su Rong and Tang Jidong, who had initially opposed him, after spending time with them.

Tang Jianguo was also very satisfied with this son-in-law. Mu Weidong was more mature and insightful than most young men.

With the marriage officially settled, all they awaited was Mu Weidong's report before registering.

When Tang Qingqing returned home that evening, she sensed a relaxed atmosphere. Su Rong wore a smile, a stark contrast to before.

Tang Jixue whispered to Tang Qingqing, "That Mu Weidong is quite impressive. He managed to convince Mom and Second Brother. No wonder Zhenzhen went to great lengths to be with him."

Tang Qingqing looked at him, "Third Brother, why does your tone sound so sarcastic?"

Tang Jixue waved his hands defensively, "No, you're imagining things."

Tang Qingqing didn't press further. She felt refreshed because the voice in her head had disappeared, freeing her from the plot god's control.

Seeing Tang Qingqing, Su Rong said, "Qingqing, I just got a bicycle ticket and reserved a women's bicycle at the department store. Let's go pick it up together."

Tang Qingqing was surprised, not expecting this.

But she did need a bicycle for convenience. The family's bike was often unavailable, so she didn't refuse.

She knew Su Rong suddenly remembered to buy her a bicycle because of the incident where Tang Zhenzhen locked her in the room.

Tang Qingqing didn't mind much, and the incident had already spread, affecting Tang Zhenzhen's reputation significantly, which was satisfying enough.

Their attitude wouldn't affect her, but their concern was a positive sign.

Back in her room, Tang Qingqing was about to open her book when someone knocked on the door.

Opening it, she found Tang Zhenzhen standing there, looking smug and unlike her usual gentle self.

"I don't want to owe you anything. I came here to tell you that you should have your brothers escort you to and from school recently."