Rebirth to a Military Marriage: Good Morning Chief Chapter 2535 - Miao Jing and Zhai Yaohui (36)

The Shi family has no interest in ordinary women, making it highly improbable for them to favor someone like Miao Jing.

“Miao Miao lacks a strong character. However, Uncle Shi holds the ultimate authority within the family. Even if Shi Peng develops feelings for Miao Miao now, if Uncle Shi disapproves of her and looks down on her, Miao Miao would be powerless to retaliate, and Shi Peng couldn't protect her. Should Shi Peng try to defend her, the Shi family would undoubtedly cause a major scene, leaving Miao Miao with a tarnished reputation.”

Zhai Yaohui couldn't find a single reason to support a relationship between Miao Jing and Shi Peng.

Conversely, if Grandma Zhai were to inquire about the inappropriateness of their union, Zhai Yaohui felt confident he could list numerous reasons with just three more minutes to think.

“According to your reasoning, Miao Miao is restricted to finding a partner from her own factory? Very well, if Miao Miao chooses someone of a similar background, our family can always offer her protection.”

The young men within the army, including Shi Peng, were under Zhai Yaohui’s command. However, the male colleagues at Miao Miao’s factory were not.

When Miao Miao truly sets her sights on someone, Zhai Yaohui will discover if his current stubbornness persists.

The mother and son pair engaged in a pleasant conversation, completely setting Qi Minlan aside.

Qi Minlan departed in tears, initially feigning distress for the Zhai family's benefit.

Qi Minlan arrived at their door today. Given the sudden shift in attitude from Grandma Zhai and Zhai Yaohui, it's unfathomable that Qi Minlan would relinquish her pursuit so easily. Absolutely not.

Regardless of the circumstances, she had to continue putting up a resolute fight, hadn't she?

Consequently, Qi Minlan did not stray too far.

As long as Grandma Zhai prompted Zhai Yaohui to pursue her, he could catch up to Qi Minlan within a few steps.

Qi Minlan’s pace allowed Zhai Yaohui ample opportunity to chase after her. Who could have predicted that the discussion between Grandma Zhai and Zhai Yaohui wouldn't even afford her the dignity of a proper exit?

Before she had gone far, she overheard Auntie Zhai informing Zhai Yaohui that her heart felt significantly lighter now that Qi Minlan had left, and she no longer required the doctor's attention.

Did Auntie Zhai experience discomfort due to her presence?

What a ludicrous notion!

Upon hearing Grandma Zhai affectionately refer to Miao Jing as 'Miao Miao' in conversation with Zhai Yaohui, Qi Minlan nearly lost her composure.

What else could Qi Minlan possibly fail to comprehend at this point? The entire Zhai family had undergone a transformation, encompassing both Zhai Yaohui and Grandma Zhai.

These individuals now favored Miao Jing, a woman from the countryside, treating her as if she were their most precious treasure.

Everything that once belonged to her within the Zhai family now resided with Miao Jing.

The realization that Grandma Zhai genuinely cared for Miao Jing and harbored concerns about her being mistreated caused Qi Minlan's eyes to redden as she departed with heavy, determined steps.

“What is it? Why are you so furious? Who has offended you?”

Unusually, Zhai Yaohui was present at home, and Qi Minlan’s brother, Shi Peng, was also there.

Considering Zhai Yaohui’s return a day earlier than anticipated, Shi Peng inquired, “Did you have a disagreement with Zhai Yaohui?”

Speaking of Zhai Yaohui, Shi Peng felt a strong urge to reason with his sister.

They were family, and despite Qi Minlan's past antics, Shi Peng, while disagreeing, had refrained from intervening excessively. He feared that too much interference would only make Qi Minlan more defiant.

His sister was no longer young; it was time for her to mature and become more sensible. She ought to cease engaging in inappropriate actions and instead embrace a straightforward, honest life. Wasn't that far better?

Finding an exceptional man like Zhai Yaohui was no simple feat. It was considered his sister's good fortune to have encountered him.

However, even the greatest fortune could be squandered. If his sister persisted in her reckless behavior, she might truly lose Zhai Yaohui.

Unexpectedly, before Shi Peng could offer his words of counsel, Qi Minlan erupted. “Do not utter Zhai Yaohui’s name in my presence ever again. I forbid you to speak his name. Zhai Yaohui? Who is he? How dare he discard me? Years ago, I had other boyfriends besides him! He didn't break up with me. I rejected him first! Brother, aren't you seeking a promotion recently? Brother, you must succeed. You must outperform him and surpass him!”

As long as her brother surpassed Zhai Yaohui, Zhai Yaohui would cease to be perceived as outstanding.

Shi Peng was taken aback. “Minlan, what is wrong? What transpired between you and Zhai Yaohui?”

It appeared to be more than a simple bout of temper.

Qi Minlan sobbed. “The Zhai family has brought in a country bumpkin, a vixen. They desire her now and have no use for me. Brother, Zhai Yaohui claimed it had nothing to do with me and that he no longer wants me. He only regards me as a sister. Brother, I am heartbroken. You must help me exact revenge.”

“Exact revenge?” What sort of revenge was she contemplating?

Shi Peng was aware of another individual within the Zhai family. Yet, he never envisioned this person posing a hindrance between Zhai Yaohui and his sister.

But fate had other plans…

“That woman stole everything from me! Zhai Yaohui is ungrateful! After finding that seductive vixen, he completely forgot about our engagement. That vixen is a homewrecker! Zhai Yaohui abandoned me, he betrayed me! You cannot stand by and watch me suffer injustice. You must help me get revenge!”

Shi Peng inquired, “Did you and Zhai Yaohui officially announce an engagement banquet?”

Engagement?

Shi Peng acknowledged that the parents from both families had harbored optimism for a union between Minlan and Zhai Yaohui. However, this sentiment remained a silent understanding, never explicitly stated.

Now, upon hearing Qi Minlan speak of an engagement, Shi Peng’s perspective shifted.

If his sister was indeed formally engaged to Zhai Yaohui, then Zhai Yaohui’s subsequent actions would be considered deeply unkind. He would have committed a grave disservice to his sister.

As Minlan’s brother, it was his duty to help her seek justice from Zhai Yaohui. However, he was perplexed as to why he had no knowledge of their engagement.

“…No.”

“Then, did our Father and Mother discuss the matter of your union with Old Zhai?”

“…No.” Qi Minlan became enraged by the humiliating realization. “Brother, why are you questioning me about things that haven't even occurred? Those details are irrelevant now. What truly matters is that Zhai Yaohui pursued another woman behind my back! He wronged me terribly! You must help me exact my revenge!”

Shi Peng found himself in a difficult position, unable to laugh or cry. “Neither family’s parents discussed an engagement between you two, nor was there a wedding banquet. Then, did you and Zhai Yaohui ever discuss marriage prior to this?”

“…”

“So, that’s also a no? If none of these three crucial situations occurred, then in what capacity are you engaged to Zhai Yaohui? And when, precisely, did he wrong you?”

If Zhai Yaohui had genuinely committed a wrong, Shi Peng vowed not to let him off the hook.

However, he also refused to allow Zhai Yaohui to become a scapegoat for a grievance that was rooted in illusion.