He asked, and Qi Xiaoguang actually smiled: "The truth? What is the truth, just like your mother said? Zhao Wei, do you really think I'm like what your mother said, that I especially want to divorce, especially want to cut ties with you?"
"Isn't that so... haven't you been disappointed with this family for a long time?" Zhao Wei's expression seemed somewhat despondent. He wanted to have it both ways, wanting the family, but he wanted his wife more, yet it didn't seem possible to achieve both.
Qī Xiǎo Guāng snorted, leaning back in his leather chair and turning it around, his tone becoming somewhat violent: "If I'm being honest, I really don't think you're that smart. Even if you manage the company well, how much do you know about what's going on at home? If I wanted to cut ties with you, I wouldn't just have a small argument and then come back to you! We've been married for almost two years now, and every time I say this, has there ever been a time when I actually did it? Ah! I really do want to leave this family. Everyone in the house thinks I'm not worthy of being the mistress, that I'm not good enough for you, the young master. It's all thanks to me that I've endured until now! If it weren't for you, I would have moved out eight hundred years ago! No, I should say that from the beginning, I wouldn't have agreed to marry you!"
What a wealthy family, what a sparrow turning into a phoenix, all these are nonsense in Qi Xiaoguang's eyes! The day she entered the wealthy family was simply worse than a dog's life, not even as good as marrying a poor boy! But because she cared about this man, she would hold on until now...
But this man simply didn't believe her.
"Whatever, since you don't understand, what's the point of me saying all this to you... I'm moving out tomorrow!" Her words were both a tantrum and not a tantrum. In the Zhao household, she had already been stifled enough; if even her closest relatives became numb to her, then what was the use?
"Xiao Xiao, I didn't mean it that way..." Zhao Wei originally wasn't a foolish person, and after hearing this sentence, he suddenly felt some regret for believing his mother's words. This time, he almost stirred up big trouble.
"Xiao Xiao, I think I was wrong. You also know that what I fear most is you leaving me... I know you've suffered for the past two years too. Let's wait a bit and then I'll talk to mom about us moving out, okay?"
Qiao Xiaoguang looked at him calmly, "Move out? Are you sure your mom will agree?"
Mrs. Zhao has little control at home, but with her daughter-in-law around, she can order her about and enjoy the treatment of a queen. Now that they are moving away, Mrs. Zhao won't agree to it no matter what! Especially since she doesn't want her son to leave her control, and is thinking of introducing women to him all the time.
Zhao Wei's words made him pause for a moment, but if it were before, he might still have hesitated. This time, however, it concerned the harmony of their marriage, so he nodded and said without hesitation: "My dad is taking care of things on my mom's side, besides, we have a villa in Xinjianghai that's close to the company, whenever you want to move in, there's room for people to live."
Zi Xiaoguang didn't say a word, seemingly deep in thought about the magnitude of his determination this time. Zhao Wei was famously filial, rarely daring to defy Mrs. Zhao for her sake; if he had such intentions, it might be a good change, but whether he could carry it out was another matter altogether.
"Xiao Xiao, don't you still believe me?"
Qī Xiǎo Guāng smiled slightly, shrugging his shoulders: "I didn't say that, but I also have to greet you. Your mom's temper isn't something just anyone can handle! I've been a cow and horse for her for a year, which is enough. After all, I didn't marry into your family to be a servant. If she's still not satisfied with me, pointing fingers at me and wanting to drive me away, then I won't stay either. At that time, I'll just go back to my hometown in the south. Don't come looking for me either. As for that..."
"What's going on?" Zhao Wei knew all too well, and he quickly covered the little girl's mouth with his hand, his face stern as he said, "It won't be that easy!"
"That's not necessarily true, if it weren't for my thick skin today, I would have been kicked out already!" Qi Xiaoguang laughed heartlessly, and the two little people in Zhao Wei's heart were also rolling around constantly.
He is struggling between his mother and wife. Originally he could have chosen both, but with their attitude of having one without the other, he can only choose one now.
"I'll tell mom tomorrow that we're moving to that villa in Xinjianghai, so you guys won't run into each other from time to time."
Tomorrow and after a while are indeed very different.
Qī Xiǎo Guāng's face also eased a bit, she looked at the man and said seriously: "I'm not forcing you to make a choice, I'm just afraid that if we wait any longer, by the time that day comes, we might not even have a choice left between us. I want to live a good life, if your mom agrees, I won't cause any trouble, but she not only disagrees, she also scolds me, pointing at my nose, Zhao Wei Xing, I'm not a saint, I'm not someone without a bottom line."
"If we can move out, it's actually good for both of us. Your mom won't have to watch me struggle to eat, and I won't have to suffer from those idle chit-chats. Since you've come around, go notify your parents."
She admits that she is indeed somewhat provocative, but people are selfish, and she cannot sacrifice all her self-esteem. In the end, she would not want to end up with a split personality or depression in the Zhao family. It's because she still wants to live a good life afterwards that she thinks about taking each step one by one.
The next day, Zhao Wei told Mrs. Zhao about the matter, and Mrs. Zhao unexpectedly only replied with four words, "I disagree!"
Let that cheap person say move out and move out, and continue to stir up trouble with her son. Now the son doesn't listen to her words anymore. If she really moves out, won't it be a big fuss?
Zhaowei looked at his mother's face and felt a bit disappointed: "Mom, Xiaoxiao and I are definitely moving this time. With you and Dad at home, that's enough. Plus, Xiaoxiao needs to calm down now, the doctor said before that if she wants to get pregnant, her mood also plays a crucial role, and the environment in Xinjianghai is good, suitable for recuperation."
Bed rest? Madam Zhao glared with her eyes wide open, stood up and shouted: "What bed rest does she need? She's actually sick, don't you know that?! This woman has problems herself, that's why she can't have children. I've told you so many times, but you never listen! Let me tell you, it'll take her three to five years, or even ten years, before she gets pregnant again. You might as well choose another wife, there are plenty of beautiful young ladies out there!"
"But I want to be with her! Mother, some of the things you say are hurtful too. You know that Xiaoxiao and I have been dating for many years, and it's not easy to get to this point where we're getting married. Why do you insist on us breaking up? Is family background and social status really that important?" Zhao Wei's mind was a jumbled mess at this moment.
"What about the child then?"
Zhaowei also wanted a child, but compared to Xiaoxiao, he shook his head: "Children will have children sooner or later. I said it earlier, wait for Xiaoxiao to calm down and rest for a while, and she will naturally become pregnant."
If Zhao Wei said this and was heard by Qi Xiaoguang, he would definitely be beaten. What's the point of resting to get pregnant? This is too ridiculous, pregnancy is not that easy.
"I really don't know what kind of potion that woman gave you, to make you so infatuated with her!" Mrs. Zhao didn't compromise, but usually her son would give in first, this time he didn't, and she felt very depressed.
At this time, Zhao Yan came down from upstairs and naturally heard the words just now. His expression didn't change. He rarely interfered with family affairs, so he didn't plan to comment on this matter either. At this time, his son's sincere eyes were handed over, and he was at a loss for what to do.
"Cough, Ah Qiao, these are all matters for the younger generation, why must you ask about everything?! My son is right too, young people have their own space, I think it's great that the young couple wants to move out! My daughter-in-law wants to rest and recover, who knows, maybe next time she comes back, she'll bring a new addition to the Zhao family, what's wrong with that?"
Mrs. Zhao was furious, "What's good about it? That woman is from a family that runs a wonton shop, they have no upbringing at all! If she really gives birth to the child, does my grandson really have to acknowledge someone like her as a relative?"
What kind of person?
In Madam Zhao's eyes, she was in a noble circle, and those below were inferior people who couldn't be on the same level. These words spoken in front of Zhao Wei were somewhat unpleasant to hear. If these words reached Xiao's ears, she would probably have a huge argument with herself...
Zhao Wei Hang had already counted in his heart.
"Dad, I won't go to the company today. Later, I'll sort out things with Xiaoxiao and move over there directly. If anything happens on your side, just give me a call." Zhao Wei didn't know what else to say to his mother.
Watching her son leave without a word, Mrs. Zhao's face turned bright red with anger, and she walked over to punch her husband hard: "It's all your fault! What did you come down here to stir up trouble for? Now our son is gone..."
"Son is gone, don't you think about the reason? Ah Qiao, what era are we in now, you're still so particular! You've driven away both son and daughter-in-law, now you can finally have some peace. Don't go over there to stir up trouble between the young couple's feelings again!" Zhao Yan paused for a moment, then said: "If there's nothing else, just stay home and read the newspaper or watch TV, I'm going to the company first."
Her son and husband are gone, and Mrs. Zhao suddenly feels a loneliness she has never felt before. Originally, there was still that woman in the house arguing with her, but now she's gone too.
Qiao Xiaoguang moved into his new house and was overjoyed, so he immediately called his own little honey: "Hey, Xiao Lizi, has your foot injury healed yet?"
"After applying the ointment for two days, I'm all better. How about you? Why are you so happy today? Did you win the lottery?"
"Isn't it? After all the fuss previously, something finally happened this time! Xiao Lizi, do you know? I'm finally free! The feeling of a peasant uprising is great! My mother-in-law was left in the dust today. Neither my son nor husband would take her side anymore. Now, Zhao Wei and I have moved to a villa on the other side of Jianghai, and from now on, we won't have to suffer her nagging at home!"
Ji Xiaoli had one hand on her chubby flower, and the other holding her phone, muttering to herself as she chewed on a grain of fruit, this day was indeed carefree.
"Want to come out and celebrate?"
"No, I'm still not quite comfortable with this foot, let's wait another two days."
"Go!"
"By the way, I learned something from my husband yesterday. Do you still remember that group of people who kidnapped us last time?"
Ji Xiaoli spat out the fruit pit in her mouth, furrowing her brow as she said: "How could I possibly forget? My reputation was almost ruined there! One of them had a scar on his face, and there were several others that I don't remember too clearly, but they were all from the Hu Bang, right?"
"It's the Hu Bang gang! I'm telling you, actually the leader of the Hu Bang gang doesn't even know about this matter. The one who is really manipulating things is his adopted son Wang Qing. And interestingly, he and Ji Xuewei seem to have some kind of unclear relationship..."
Ji Xuewei
Ji Xiaoli smiled, a hint of cold amusement rising at the corners of her lips.