frightfiction Chapter 1138 A Good Mother, A Good Woman!
Chapter 1138 A Good Mother, A Good Woman!
But in the southern climate, you simply can't go three days without washing your hair.
After Hu Jian washed his daughter's hair, his clumsy hands could only manage to tie it into a ponytail. If there was another hairstyle, it would be pigtails, with the braids inside not being very neat.
His daughter, Hu Xiaoli, stared at him with her big, watery eyes, looking like she was about to cry, which broke Hu Jian's heart.
At the time, Hu Jian didn't want to bother Zhang Xiufang at all, so he took the child to the barbershop and asked the barbers to comb his daughter's hair.
But their daughter, Hu Xiaoli, didn't like it at all. She ran out of the barbershop, her hair disheveled, and came to the Liu family's door.
When Zhang Xiufang went to work, she happened to run into the father and daughter.
When Zhang Xiufang learned that Hu Xiaoli wanted her to help her tie her hair, she readily agreed.
He immediately took out a small comb from his bag and began to comb Hu Xiaoli's hair.
Her slender fingers swiftly created intricate and beautiful braids. Not only that, she also took a few of the small hair clips she had bought for Fu Ying and gave them to Hu Xiaoli.
Hu Xiaoli's braided hairstyle is not only pretty, but the little hair clips are also sparkly and especially beautiful.
Zhang Xiufang also took Hu Xiaoli to the school gate. Hu Xiaoli hugged Zhang Xiufang's waist and called out to her mother in a muffled voice.
Zhang Xiufang has a son, Xu Chongyang, and not having a daughter is a great regret. Now that a cute and adorable girl named Hu Xiaoli has come along, Zhang Xiufang is naturally delighted.
Zhang Xiufang also promised Hu Xiaoli that she could come to her whenever she wanted to style her hair.
At that time, Hu Jiancai seriously and carefully observed Zhang Xiufang, and what he saw was quite remarkable.
Unlike the petite and gentle women of the South, the women of the North are dignified and elegant, and their temperament is also very charming.
Ye Qiang thought for a moment, "You're right, your concerns are valid. However, I think if you really have feelings for Sister Xiufang, for the sake of your lifelong happiness, you can give it a try! In the past few years of dealing with Sister Xiufang, I can guarantee that she is definitely the kind of good woman who is suitable for marriage and family!"
Hu Jian nodded. "Of course I know Sister Xiufang is a good woman, that's why I'm being so cautious!"
"Hey, hey, hey!" Liu Meilan whispered a reminder, "I'm still right here, Hu Jian, Sister Xiufang is three years older than you!"
Ye Qiang chuckled and pointed to the side, "Xiao Yu's cousin, Tang Zheng, is five years younger than his wife! Now they have a son, and isn't he living a sweeter life than anyone else? Love and not love make a world of difference!"
“Take Xiaoyu and me for example. As long as she doesn’t cheat on me, I’ll be the one wearing a green hat! She’s squandered the Ye family’s fortune. I can only say that I’m incompetent, unable to earn money, and unable to protect the family business. I won’t say anything about Xiaoyu!”
Liu Meilan rolled her eyes. "You're so glib! Our Xiaoyu is amazing. When will she squander your family fortune? Just think, since Xiaoyu married into your family, not to mention your father's businesses, the assets under your and your husband's names have multiplied several times over!"
Ye Qiang chuckled, "I was just describing how good our relationship is! Many people say it doesn't matter who you're with, but how is that possible? When you're with someone you love, the first thing you see when you open your eyes is the person you love. Even if you're just drinking cold water, your heart is filled with sweetness!"
"Meilan, am I lying? You and Fu Chen have a good relationship, and your life is very sweet, isn't it? Don't hide it from us, tell us the truth!"
Liu Meilan nodded with a smile, "Of course! I'd rather kick someone I don't like, how could I possibly marry them? I brought up the age issue earlier to show Hu Jian that you want to pursue Sister Xiufang, you should think it through from all angles!"
Hu Jian nodded. "Meilan, I know! Don't worry, I won't hurt anyone!"
Liu Meilan agreed, "I still have faith in your character! Although your first marriage failed, from what I understand, it can't be said that it was entirely your fault! You are one-third responsible, your parents are one-third, and your wife is one-third. You could say that your entire family caused the failure of this marriage."
Hu Jian nodded in deep agreement, "Yes! If I remarry, I will absolutely not allow my wife to have much contact with my parents! I'm really worried that if I have another daughter, they will still look down on her. So I've already decided that no matter who my remarried partner is, I will not let her have much contact with my parents!"
“My wife only needs to take care of the family. As for my parents’ affairs, she has no obligation to my parents. In the future, if my parents get sick and are hospitalized, or if they have a funeral, I will take full responsibility. Even if I have to pay someone to help, I will not let my wife get involved!”
After realizing that his wife and parents didn't get along, Hu Jian made it clear to his wife that since they couldn't get along, they shouldn't. And since his grandparents disliked their granddaughter, they shouldn't let their daughter go to live with his parents.
However, his wife is probably a perfectionist who wants to handle all relationships perfectly. She was very angry about her in-laws' disdain, but she also wanted to do many things to gain their approval, which led her into self-doubt and internal conflict. In the end, she exhausted herself and her marriage.
Hu Jian didn't blame his wife for the divorce; perhaps leaving was the best outcome for her. By leaving this home, she could escape and find complete liberation.
Liu Meilan laughed, "A man like you is actually very responsible! I support you in pursuing Sister Xiufang, but if Sister Xiufang is not willing, don't force it. We can still be friends!"
"By the way! If you succeed, you need to consider the children! Chongyang is a boy who will start junior high school after this summer vacation. You have a daughter, so it's fair that you each have one child. In a blended family, you must treat everyone equally and not show favoritism!"
Hu Jian laughed, "I couldn't be happier to have a son as smart as Chongyang! This child will surely grow up to be tall, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, intelligent, and academically excellent. His future will be bright! A stepfather is still a father, and I'd be happy to have one!"
"As for Sister Xiufang, look at how considerate and patient she is with her children, how caring she is with her family, and how dedicated she is to her work. She's a woman you couldn't find even with a lantern. To be honest, standing next to her, I feel a little ashamed of myself!"
Liu Meilan nodded. "Chongyang looks like his father. I also saw a picture of Chongyang's father in my older brother's photo album. Standing next to my older brother, he's a handsome man who's just as good-looking as my older brother! Your appearance is indeed not as good as his!"
Upon hearing this, Hu Jian's expression became complicated, and he seemed a little guilty. "Meilan, does that mean I have no chance?"
He's thirty now and has already had a failed marriage. At his age, even his superiors think he's not stable enough to stay single and will inevitably remarry. So he hopes his next partner will be reliable, someone he can spend his life with, and he doesn't want to go through any more trouble.