Rebirth to a Military Marriage: Good Morning Chief Chapter 2534 - Miao Jing and Zhai Yaohui (35)

What had she been thinking? What had she even seen in Qi Minlan to believe she should be a part of the Zhai family?

Reflecting on her past self, Grandma Zhai could only conclude that her state of mind must have been utterly unclear.

“Mom, please stop.” His mother’s face had been so incredibly pale earlier. How could she possibly have recovered just because Qi Minlan had departed?

“I’ll get the doctor over.”

“Do as you please. I am genuinely feeling fine now.” Grandma Zhai could not have cared less. “If you truly wish for me to be healthy and live out my days happily, bring Miao Miao back. If you marry Miao Miao and present me with a grandson, I can pass away peacefully even if it were this very moment.”

“Mom…” Zhai Yaohui’s expression underwent a significant change. He detested his mother’s morbid analogy.

Both he and Old Zhai harbored a strong dislike whenever Grandma Zhai uttered such phrases.

“Fine, I shall refrain from using such words. Now, why don’t you inform me as to when you intend to bring Miao Miao back and get married? You have already learned about Miao Miao’s family a full year ago. We truly owe Miao Miao far too much. Moreover, I don’t believe marrying Miao Miao would be a sufficient repayment of this debt. You are my son. Do you truly believe your father and I do not comprehend your feelings?”

“Your father was the sole individual holding that belief in the past, but now, I stand in agreement with him. Yaohui, Miao Miao is undeniably a good girl, and she is perfectly suited for you. If your own feelings are clear, you would be wise to seize this opportunity and not let Miao Miao slip away. Should you fail to cherish a young lady as wonderful as Miao Miao, another who does will undoubtedly marry her. It will be far too late to harbor regrets then.”

Opportunities, as they say, wait for no one.

Old Zhai had harbored intentions of visiting the Miao family much earlier, aiming to repay Father Miao for having saved his very life.

However, due to the tumultuous decade, he had feared that a visit would not suffice as repayment and might even bring further misfortune upon the Miao family for a third time. Alas, who could have foreseen that once the situation stabilized, the Zhai family would no longer need to fear any other power?

And besides, Miao Jing was the sole remaining member of the Miao family.

This particular matter had perpetually remained a profound source of regret within Old Zhai’s heart. As Old Zhai’s devoted wife, Grandma Zhai’s own heart ached deeply for her husband’s enduring sorrow.

Consequently, the reason behind Old Zhai’s and Grandma Zhai’s distinct and caring attitudes towards Miao Jing was clear; she was, after all, the last of her family line.

In days past, Grandma Zhai might have dismissed these sentiments as merely her and her husband’s personal wishes. Yet, the day’s events had conclusively demonstrated that Zhai Yaohui harbored similar feelings as well.

“Mom, what are you discussing? Did I not just mention that I would call for the doctor?”

“Proceed. I did not prevent you from summoning the doctor. Yaohui, Miao Miao is not only pretty but also quite adept at household chores. Now, she even holds a job and earns her own income. Do you not believe that the factory workers will soon be introducing potential suitors to Miao Miao? What if Miao Miao brings her partner over to our residence? Should your father and I offer our assistance?”

“In truth, it would be truly wonderful if Miao Miao could find someone who would be genuinely sincere towards her and treat her with utmost kindness. Miao Miao has endured such pitiable circumstances, losing her entire family at birth. I am certain she deeply yearns for a family of her own. I do not fear much in this life, but I do fear that Miao Miao might misjudge her husband. Thankfully, she still possesses us. Even if she proves incapable of discerning a person’s true character, your father and I will be here to guide and assist her.”

“…”

“Even should we be gone in the future, Miao Miao will still have you as her brother. Yaohui, I implore you, promise me that you will take excellent care of Miao Miao and never allow others to bully or take advantage of her. If Miao Miao faces any form of mistreatment, your father and I shall not hold you accountable. You will be expected to bear the full responsibility for it!”

Upon hearing Grandma Zhai’s earnest words, Zhai Yaohui couldn’t help but ponder whether he was truly their biological son, or if Miao Jing was, in fact, their true offspring.

“Mom, please cease these wild speculations. With our family’s unwavering support, no one will dare to bully Miao Miao. Furthermore, Miao Miao is still young and has only recently begun her career. There is absolutely no rush for her to find a partner. If you are truly set on having a grandchild, perhaps wait another year or so.”

Grandma Zhai voiced her disagreement. “I should not need to wait an entire year. You are acquainted with so many individuals within the military. Surely there must be suitable candidates, correct? I recall your father mentioning that while the Shi family might not be particularly outstanding, Qi Minlan does possess a brother named Shi Peng. Indeed, that young man appears quite capable, does he not? Do you two share any interactions within the military circles? Do you believe he would be a fitting match for Miao Miao? If our objective is to protect Miao Miao, it would be prudent to introduce a fine gentleman to her before anyone else does.”

He was simply reluctant to openly admit his feelings.

She held the firm conviction that she would undoubtedly compel her son to reveal the truth.

If Yaohui willingly agreed to introduce a partner for Miao Miao, she vowed she would no longer consider herself Yaohui’s mother from that moment forward.

Fortunately, Zhai Yaohui remained completely oblivious to her internal declarations. Otherwise, he would have been utterly torn between laughter and tears.

She was his mother, and he was her son. Had his mother truly lost her senses?

“Shi Peng is a good man, however, he is not suitable for Miao Miao.”

“Not suitable?” Zhai Yaohui thought, *See, what did she say?* “Didn’t you initially say that he was a good man? If he’s a good man, then why isn’t he suitable?”

“His personality clashes with mine.”

“What’s wrong with his personality?”

“Mom… He’s simply not a good match. There’s no need for so many questions. It’s just a gut feeling I can’t quite articulate. However, if you absolutely must know, I’ll try my best to explain why.”

Fortunately for Zhai Yaohui, his mind worked quickly, and he managed to conjure up several valid reasons why the gentleman in question was indeed unsuitable.

Because he had struggled to articulate any definitive reasons, Zhai Yaohui himself felt a pang of guilt, questioning whether he harbored other unspoken feelings for Miao Jing.

“Consider this, our family is fully aware of Miao Miao’s circumstances. My father and you are broad-minded individuals and don’t mind that Miao Miao is on her own. But what about the Shi family? Do you believe the Shi family will be as understanding as us and overlook her less-than-ideal family background?”

It wasn’t that Zhai Yaohui was looking down on Miao Jing or suggesting her circumstances were poor; he was merely stating the reality of the situation for the general populace.

Any family possessing even slightly better standing would rarely, if ever, consider a young woman like Miao Jing, who lacked any familial connections.

While it was true that Miao Jing was an attractive woman, the world was hardly in short supply of beautiful young ladies who also hailed from affluent families.

Regardless of the circumstances, Miao Jing’s chances seemed slim.

This was unless Miao Jing happened to find someone of similar standing, who would not make a fuss over such matters.

However, the Shi family boasted favorable circumstances, and Shi Peng was experiencing considerable success in his endeavors. This implied that the Shi family would undoubtedly be exceedingly discerning when choosing a bride for Shi Peng.