Feng Qingxue’s brows furrowed. An affair? The third party?
Such behaviour disgusted her more than anything. Could Jin Zhuzhu’s character be trusted?
Fang Ning seemed to read her thoughts and said earnestly, "Rest assured, if her character couldn’t be trusted, I wouldn’t be bringing this up. Whatever I say and do, I must be accountable for. Think about it, Jin Zhuzhu was only fifteen back then, a blossoming flower in the spring of life. She had just graduated from elementary school when she enlisted. What did she understand? Don’t all students treat their teacher’s words as gospel? Whatever Mr. Lin said, she would follow, not understanding right from wrong. Over the years, Zhuzhu has grown, but not because Mr. Lin hasn’t divorced yet, but because she has understood her mistake. In her letters that haven’t been sent, she has decided to sever all ties with Mr. Lin."
Jin Zhuzhu had a sweet appearance and gentle personality, but was somewhat naive.
However, being naive does not mean she is stupid. When she recognized her mistake, she was determined to correct it.
She had written several breakup letters to Mr. Lin. It was his refusal to break up that led to the love letters she received. In the letters, Mr. Lin confessed his feelings, praised her, and said he was like a fish out of water without her. Even so, none of this changed Jin Zhuzhu’s determination to break up. Her final letter informed Mr. Lin that whether he agreed or not, their relationship was over.
Feng Qingxue gave a slight nod. In this age of limited information, everyone makes mistakes when they are young, becoming the third party. If, as they mature, they come to regret it, there is still room for forgiveness. What’s truly worrisome are those who take pride in being the third party."
Fang Ning continued, "I believe Mr. Lin’s character is no better than Li Tielin’s. No amount of talent can overshadow his despicable acts of leading on a naive young girl. Moreover, his letters to Jin Zhuzhu were particularly explicit. The most disgraceful ones were destroyed by Jin Zhuzhu immediately. The remaining letters were pleas to Jin Zhuzhu staying. If not, Jin Zhuzhu would have been unable to clear her name even in death. He should be grateful he didn’t accompany the team on this comfort performance. The military would never have let him off the hook! Luckily, Jin Zhuzhu, despite secretly seeing him for a few years, has always refused his unreasonable requests and is still innocent."
Feng Qingxue pondered for a moment, looking uncertain. "Regarding Jin Zhuzhu’s reputation, the fewer people who know about this, the better it is for her. Otherwise, rumors will spread, and she will be branded as an easy woman. Normally, I would clarify the matter with the man when introducing them. But I fear if they don’t end up together, he would know about Jin Zhuzhu’s past."
Du Xiaotao’s situation is much better than Jin Zhuzhu’s. Young people dating do not pose a significant problem. Once they break up, they are no longer a couple. Jin Zhuzhu, however, was involved in a teacher-student affair, which went against current moral standards, especially since the other party was married.
Fang Ning agreed. This situation was indeed challenging, but she was pleased internally.
Feng Qingxue’s thoughtfulness pleased her. She considered everything, proving her reliability. No wonder she had lent her such support in the beginning. If someone else were making this match for Jin Zhuzhu, they wouldn’t have considered the future consequences.
"I’ll return and discuss this with Zhuzhu. We need to figure out a course of action that benefits both sides," she said. After all, it had to be approved by Jin Zhuzhu.
Feng Qingxue brought Xibao back after finishing his candy and licking his fingers, "Alright, go back and let them think it over. Life is long. We can’t hide anything when it comes to lifelong matters, but we also need to ensure safety."