Mrs. Wang was extremely dissatisfied with Wang Hu’s attitude. Does this kid have an issue with dealing with people?
Yao DianDian glanced at Wang Hu, and seeing no reaction from him, she smiled and said, "Then I’ll go boil some water."
"Wang Hu, hurry up and help boil the water! What are you daydreaming about?"
Wang Hu didn’t speak. He went straight to the kitchen, washed his hands, and started boiling water. Watching the water in the pot gradually bubbling, he felt dazed, with an uncontrollable annoyance in his heart.
Yao DianDian came in, holding a steamer lid with dozens of dumplings on it: "What are you thinking about? Time to cook the dumplings."
Wang Hu didn’t speak and put the dumplings in.
Yao DianDian said, "Are you upset?"
Wang Hu glanced at Yao DianDian: "Do you like me so much that you insist on being with me?"
Yao DianDian wasn’t embarrassed at all, and she firmly nodded: "Yes, I’ve always been . Once I’ve decided on something, I won’t change." Updates are released by 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⟡𝕗𝗂𝗋𝖾⟡𝕟𝕖𝕥
Wang Hu said, "You should know my ex-wife is full of resentment about us. She won’t agree with us being together. She even said if we get married, the wedding hall would end up bloody. I don’t want that. I also think we’re not suitable. After all, we’re in Beijing... In short, we’re soldiers. We can’t do such things."
"I can quit being a soldier. I don’t care. I like you and want to be with you," Yao DianDian said with determination.
"But I can’t." Wang Hu looked at Yao DianDian: "Even if you’re willing to give up everything for love, I can’t do that because I love this military uniform. I don’t want to leave the army. If our situation gets out, along with Bai Fanglan’s antics, I’ll have to apply for discharge. I’ll admit I have some affection for you. You mean more to me than Bai Fanglan, but if I had to choose, my choice will always be my identity as a soldier."
Yao DianDian’s face turned pale, and she said shakily, "You want to break up with me?"
Wang Hu looked at her: "We’ve never started, so how can we break up? You can choose a very good man. You’ll have a good married life. As for us... Let’s just say we have fate without destiny."
Yao DianDian staggered, looking at Wang Hu in disbelief. But Wang Hu had already looked away from her and put the dumplings into the pot. Suddenly, Yao DianDian turned and walked out.
Wang Hu stopped her: "Stay and eat before you go. If you leave so suddenly, my mom will be worried."
"You still care about that?" Yao DianDian said bitterly, "If I’d known it would be , I shouldn’t have expressed my love for you so openly. I should have waited until you got divorced and then approached you."
"How can someone predict the future? When I got married, I never thought I’d want to divorce. Even without love, there was respect and responsibility. You’re too young, always thinking that once you’ve decided on something, it means you’ll get it." Wang Hu served the cooked dumplings: "There are plenty of good men in the army. Don’t worry. You’ll find the right one."
Yao DianDian felt terribly wronged. She never destroyed their feelings!
She had already found out the truth about Wang Hu’s divorce. It was that woman who was shameless. Why wouldn’t he accept her! Just because she liked him, did she have to endure such grievances? Her tears started falling down pathetically.
Seeing her so upset, Wang Hu felt uncomfortable too. But thinking about Bai Fanglan’s craziness, if he really got together with Yao DianDian, Bai Fanglan might really commit suicide.
His parents were getting old, and he couldn’t let them worry anymore. He also didn’t want to tarnish his military uniform with scandals. In this era, if gender relationship issues aren’t handled well, it’s a lifetime shadow.
"Eat your meal, wash your face before going out." Wang Hu said and then left.
Yao DianDian didn’t speak anymore. Wang Hu was truly heartless. After going out, she chatted and laughed with Mrs. Wang as if nothing had happened. Wang Hu watched her with satisfaction as she interacted with his son.
But after eating, Yao DianDian left, and Mrs. Wang asked Wang Hu to see her off, but Yao DianDian refused.
She smiled and said, "I’ll visit again another day, there’s something I have to take care of." And then she left immediately.
Mrs. Wang finally sensed something was wrong. They had clearly agreed that she would stay longer, yet she left so quickly!
She complained a while to Wang Hu: "Did you upset them again? Such a good girl! Why can’t you just be more understanding? Are you planning to spend your whole life clinging to Bai Fanglan, disappointing your mom?"
Wang Hu said, "Mom, I can’t be with Yao DianDian."
"What are you saying? Are you an idiot? Yao DianDian..."
"Find someone for me, mom. I want to quickly go on blind dates. I’m not getting any younger, and I want to have a stable family." After saying that, he went upstairs.
Mrs. Wang stared speechlessly at her son’s back. What was he talking about! Does he really not like Yao DianDian? How could he not like such a good girl?
But Wang Hu had always shown rejection when talking about remarriage, yet now he was eager for blind dates, which was a good sign, so Mrs. Wang quickly looked for matchmakers to introduce potential partners.
However, Wang Hu had no immediate intention to get married. He was just doing this to buy time.
Sure enough, by the time Mrs. Wang managed to line up a good girl for him, she found out her son had already arranged a trip to the mountains for field training, gone for half a year.
Mrs. Wang angrily slammed the table: "What’s wrong with him! The girl was just about to meet him, and he ran off!"
Even if they took a liking to each other, he’d be gone for half a year without contact. Who would dare wait for him!
Father Wang said, "It’s work-related. Don’t interfere with Wang Hu’s job. It’s better than idling in the office every day. A good man sees beyond, doesn’t let himself be restricted by family matters."
Everyone thought it would be Gu Junming this time, fortunately not. Otherwise, with this mission, Gu Junming would have gotten a promotion again.
Currently, the competition among Gu Junming, Yan Kai, and Wang Hu was deadlocked, and the leaders above were observing closely. It would still take time to emerge, and Wang Hu’s decision to go for training at this point was beneficial. Achievements are necessary, and thus he was pleased.
Mrs. Wang angrily said, "It’s because you, his father, don’t care, so Wang Hu dares to openly refuse to get married. He’s over thirty, when will I get to hold a grandchild!"
"Why rush! When he’s transferred to lead troops in the South, he’ll meet plenty of good girls." Father Wang laughed, climbed the stairs, and even hummed a tune.
But Mrs. Wang was worried sick, always fearing that her son would never find someone to marry. The two had starkly different views on their son’s affairs.
Yao DianDian learned that Wang Hu had left, and she bit her lip, clenching her fists tightly.