Chapter 834: Chapter 834: Don’t You Feel Ashamed?
“Mr. Zhou here thinks I’m freeloading off you,” He Jingyao spoke with a faint smile, “He’s standing up for you and even said if he were in my shoes, he’d give you the best life possible.”
Zhixi was instantly petrified, looking awkward and astonished at the young man in front of her.
Xiaozhou’s face turned red, but at this point, he had no choice but to continue.
So he stiffened his neck and said, “Miss Gu, I think… your husband lacks any sense of responsibility. You’ve given up so much for him, it’s simply not worth it. You deserve better.”
He Jingyao wrapped his arm around Zhixi’s waist, yet his gaze was focused on the cotton candy in his hand.
Zhixi was tongue-tied, momentarily unsure how to refute.
If even He Jingyao isn’t good enough for her… then there isn’t a second person in the world who would be.
This guy really doesn’t understand. Saying stuff … could he be sarcastic?
“Xiaozhou, uh… I think you might have misunderstood,” Zhixi glanced at the man beside her, “My husband treats me very well.”
“This… you call this good?” Xiaozhou was flustered, “You make all the meals every day, you do the housework even when you’re busy, and he even asks you to get your own cotton candy!”
Zhixi was dumbfounded.
Why does it sound like from his perspective, she’s taken for granted… But the truth is, cooking meals is because she likes to, and housework… does tidying Xiaobao’s toys count?
“Moreover, your husband doesn’t even go out to work!” Xiaozhou was indignant, “What kind of man doesn’t work or earn money to support the family!”
Zhixi was left speechless by his words.
He Jingyao caught a glimpse of her bewildered expression from the corner of his eye and couldn’t help but chuckle.
“Mr. Zhou.” He finally spoke in a low and cool tone, with a hint of mockery, “Indeed, I don’t earn money or support a family, but my wife is willing. She’s happy to support me, and I’m happy to enjoy her support.”
After speaking, he glanced at Zhixi, raising an eyebrow: “Right?”
“Right.” Zhixi nodded vigorously.
Xiaozhou blushed further: “Is it… is it just because he’s handsome?”
Zhixi suddenly came to her senses, nodding energetically: “Right!”
Besides, just “handsome” can’t begin to describe this man’s stunning beauty… Zhixi thought with some regret.
Xiaozhou’s face turned pale, as if his entire worldview had collapsed.
“But… but… can being handsome fill your stomach?” He struggled weakly.
“For me, it can.” Zhixi smiled, “Xiaozhou, thanks for your concern, but the relationship between my husband and me isn’t what you imagined.”
The young man was completely at a loss for words.
He Jingyao saw his distraught expression and clicked his tongue lightly, looking at Zhixi: “Let’s head back.”
Zhixi nodded, stood up, and instinctively took the cotton candy from his hand.
“It’s a shame we can’t eat it.” She said regretfully, then tossed both sticks of cotton candy into a nearby trash can.
With matters like these, He Jingyao was usually too lazy to act, and Zhixi had gotten used to taking care of things for him. But to Xiaozhou watching from the side, it felt unusually jarring.
The most powerless thing in this world is someone’s willingness and personal choice. He stood up for Zhixi, yet in the end, it seemed like he was minding other people’s business.
“Don’t you feel ashamed?” Xiaozhou coldly looked at He Jingyao.
The man pondered seriously for a moment, smiling as he shook his head: “Not at all.”