signingbooks Chapter 1514 - 1003:
Chapter 1514 - 1003:
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"Sister Meili?" Chuxia returned home from school at noon, seeing a charming woman seated in the living room, looking surprised, "When did you arrive? Is it a business trip or a vacation?"
"Slow down..." Zeng Meili quickly stood up to assist her, "Look at you, all hasty..." She glanced at Old Lady Zhao, "Grandma, don’t you tell her?"
"How could we not, but she can’t change, so what can be done?" Old Lady Zhao smiled helplessly, "She always walks like she’s running, and we’ve gotten used to it. After all, she’s grown up and isn’t clueless. Daring to act like this means she’s aware."
"Grandma knows me well." Chuxia blew a kiss to Old Lady Zhao as she spoke, making the old lady squint with a smile, while saying, "You cheeky monkey, aren’t you afraid others will laugh at you?"
"Sister Meili isn’t an outsider..." Chuxia said as she snuggled up to Zeng Meili, "You haven’t answered my question yet—are you on a business trip or vacation?"
"Neither, I’m here for study, staying for a year this time." Zeng Meili smiled, ruffling her hair, "And, it’s at your school. I plan to live at home for now, you won’t find me bothersome, will you?"
"Of course not..." Chuxia looked thrilled, "Why didn’t I hear anything about this before?"
"Wanted to give you a surprise, is that okay?"
"Sure, sure, sure..." Chuxia nodded repeatedly, hesitated, and asked, "Sister Meili, have you and my brother set the wedding date?"
"No." Zeng Meili shook her head, a barely detectable sadness in her eyes, "I just don’t want to put too much pressure on him, that’s why I decided to study for a year. By then, whether it’s marriage or breakup, he will decide."
"Why is it like this?" Chuxia furrowed her brow, "Did you ask him why? Weren’t things going particularly well before, what’s the sudden change?"
"It’s a psychological issue; he knows and wants to calm down, but the more he forces it, the more anxious he becomes. At first, I thought he had feelings for another woman, but after some observation, I realized I misunderstood him.
Of course, I asked him directly; he said he hasn’t liked any other girl, but just thinking about marriage makes him worry unconsciously, especially afraid to face it.
I asked why he hadn’t felt this way before, he said maybe it’s because he saw divorce among colleagues in the same department, which gave him a psychological shadow.
He said he knows I’m not like that, tries to convince himself, but just can’t achieve a peaceful mindset. This opportunity to study is something he sought out for me, then asked my opinion.
Initially, I was quite angry, but seeing his troubled appearance, I felt he was quite pitiful, sigh..." Zeng Meili sighed heavily, looking helpless, "Who made me like him? So, I’ll go along with his wishes. I hope for lifelong happiness, not short-term pressure causing lifelong harm."
After hesitating, Chuxia asked, "Was the colleagues’ divorce the woman’s fault?"
"Yes, two nurses, both already married, but..." Zeng Meili shook her head, "It was suppressed, but the two nurses and doctors involved were all dismissed."
"Do I know them?"
"Whether you know the nurses, I’m not sure, but the doctor you probably know: Director Zhang, the male doctor who constantly disagreed with Director Song, tall and thin, do you remember?"
"Him?" Chuxia looked speechless, "He seemed very serious, and I remember he even scolded a young nurse during her internship under him for having a boyfriend, saying she’s too young to learn anything good, pressuring her to break up. We felt sorry for the nurse, don’t you think he’s hypocrisy by doing this?"
"Do you know why the young nurse got scolded?" Zeng Meili smiled wryly, "It was because Director Zhang fancied her, but she didn’t give him any respect, otherwise, why would he bother with such matters?"
"Uh..." At this point, Chuxia truly didn’t know what to say.
"Of course, those two nurses actively seduced Director Zhang; otherwise, they wouldn’t have frightened your brother so much. Those two nurses always assisted him in surgery, he considered them as particularly serious girls, so..." Zeng Meili spread her hands, "Do you understand now?"
"I remember now..." Chuxia slapped her forehead, "I have an impression of those two nurses you mentioned, they always looked at me so coldly when I went to see my brother.
I always thought they were just indifferent people, but now I understand. It’s probably because they liked my brother, yet he didn’t buy it, so they turned to Director Zhang. As for their bad attitude towards me, they probably misunderstood my relationship with my brother, right?"
"In any case, it’s all in the past now. The key is, they didn’t hurt me..." Zeng Meili pulled a face, "But it’s still better than your brother having an affair. Your brother’s resilience is too weak, right? Just those two nurses scared him into getting marriage phobia to this degree?"
"When we were about to leave, Zhou Mikang had a talk with him. He agreed nicely, but unexpectedly things turned out this way. No wonder he rarely answers my calls; surely, he’s afraid I’d ask about the wedding date.
Sister Meili..." Chuxia seriously looked at Zeng Meili, "Should Zhou Mikang try persuading him again? They’re both men; maybe he’d listen to him."
"Forget it..." Zeng Meili shook her head, "If I wanted Third Brother to persuade him, I’d have found him already. I’ve thought it through; emotions can’t be forced; persuaded feelings are not the same as willing ones.
Don’t worry about me. Anyway, in this year, I also want to let myself settle down. If your brother’s attitude remains unchanged after a year, I’ll make plans for myself.
I don’t plan to wait for him for a lifetime; although I like him, it hasn’t reached the point where it must be him. Maybe the man I find later won’t be as good as him, but affinity can’t be forced.
If I could be as exceptional as you, Chuxia, he definitely wouldn’t have this attitude. Frankly, his feelings for me aren’t deep enough; otherwise, how could marriage phobia occur?"
"Sister Meili..." Chuxia looked worriedly at Zeng Meili, who quickly waved her hand, "Don’t misunderstand, I’ve known intentions he had towards you for a while. However, I also realize that with you marrying Zhou Mikang and having a baby, he has already turned his feelings for you into real sibling affection.
Of course, he still cares about you differently. Otherwise, he wouldn’t ignore your calls; frankly, it’s fear of disappointing you yet not wanting to force himself.
Chuxia, I won’t be foolishly jealous about this matter. Some things can be striven for through effort later, but some things, no matter how hard you try, are futile, such as appearance.
Men are visual creatures; once their visual needs are met, they then focus on matching the other aspects. Women, even though they desire visual enjoyment, care more about whether the counterpart loves them and how deeply.
I’m telling you these things openly because I hope you won’t evade this matter nor assume I’d harbor any dislike for you. To me, it’s quite normal.
Actually, Jing Zhe also understands that even if my brother appeared months later than he did, there’d still be no progress between you two, his personality is evidently there.
To be honest, even if my brother wasn’t in the picture, I doubt you’d have an interest in him; he’s too indecisive. With your looks and talent, even without my Third Brother, you’d find a better man’s attention."
"Sister Meili..." Chuxia looked helplessly at Zeng Meili, "Are you sincerely praising me or deliberately mocking me?"
"I’m uttering what I genuinely think..." Zeng Meili glanced at Old Master Zhao and Grandma Zhao, "Grandpa Zhao, Grandma Zhao, do you think I make sense?"
"No comment." Old Lady Zhao shook her head, "We old folks can’t comprehend matters of you young ones. Since we don’t understand, how can we speak rashly? Right, old man?"
"Hmm." Grandpa Zhao nodded, "One shouldn’t speak carelessly on such matters; meddling may ruin things. You two chat, we’ll check how the meal is coming along."
"Alright, I should’ve known better than to bring them as backup..." Watching the elderly couple hastily retreat to the kitchen, Zeng Meili looked regretful, "They might even mistakenly think I deliberately wanted them to leave."
"You’re overthinking..." Chuxia chuckled, "Sister Meili, my brother has marriage phobia and you have suspicion disorder; you two are quite a match."
"I don’t have suspicion disorder; I just suddenly realized, asking them is really putting them on the spot. What do you expect them to say?" Zeng Meili spread her hands, "Given your relationship, if they agree with me, it seems like they’re siding with you; if they disagree, it’s unsatisfactory. What else could they do but avoid it?"
"When does Sister Meili start classes?" Unwilling to dwell on the topic further, Chuxia changed the subject.
"Next week. Our school’s starting a new full-time class. Young doctors from various military hospitals are coming to study..." Zeng Meili smiled warmly, "I checked the list, I seem to be the youngest."
Chuxia also smiled happily, "I’ll have company going to school in the mornings; my mother won’t have to send me specially."
"How long do you plan on keeping up with this?" Glancing at Chuxia’s significantly rounded belly, "With just over two months till birth, is it okay to keep moving around like this?" (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please go to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation votes and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)