Looking Jiang Songyun again, name unsurprisingly appeared last rankings.
Everything developing hoped for.
My grades were good, was still alive, Jiang Songyun couldn't cause any major now.
But when returned that day, before even entering door, sensed an unusual atmosphere inside.
Then came sound of smashing on sofa, eyes closed grief: 'Ji Song, divorce?'
The inevitable couldn't avoided after all - had discovered his affair.
I into room, fetched medication I'd prepared advance, brought water.
'Mom, please don't angry. Take medicine first, okay?'
Perhaps because was unusually calm, she obediently took medicine followed me upstairs.
I turned look hatred burned heart, still maintained docile appearance: 'Dad, persuade Mom properly.'
It confront directly yet. couldn't repeat mistakes.
My attitude soothed furious something door.
Tonight wouldn't peaceful Xiaoru either.
7
Mother numbly on bed. When she saw me enter, first words were: 'Xiao hungry?'
My stung hugged 'Don't afraid, always with you.'
'You knew didn't you?'
She was smart knew me well. She understood recent good behavior must related this.
I nodded. Tears immediately streamed down face. This always gentle refined woman actually swore: 'That bastard Song! How dare he expose filth!'
Even such moments, first thought was always me.
'Mom, I've grown up.' handed warm water.
In life, we'd been suppressed by Xiaoru Jiang Songyun. I'd almost forgotten was once strong woman.
'Look this, did really time.' showed prepared report card - place.
'How did improve so much?' confused, quickly overwhelmed it.
'Mom, think I've understood how recently. These problems all me, so...'
'And these messy life matters should us too, right?'
Mother's eyes reddened. broke she covered mouth: 'Xiao you're too young know these things.'
She brushed hair from forehead, tenderness eyes: 'Mom won't afraid. never anyone you!'
In previous life, Jiang Songyun had already through me, over With she became domineering, even daring call directly.
But Xiaoru had ambiguous text perfectly see.
Fortunately was contain Mother's stupid - he must have recognized ambition.
Yet next day, Jiang Songyun came school high spirits, even acting towards me.
When called company, he Neither was Xiaoru.
After school, saw Jiang Songyun get picked up by car recognized from company.
As tried follow, Cheng approached.
'Ji congratulations on your academic improvement.'
I ignored him, focused on chasing Jiang Songyun. persisted: heard struggle with math. could tutor if like.'
In life, arranged his tutoring where I'd fallen him.
I was about refuse when an idea struck. smiled 'Sure, don't mind.'
Considering carefully, things could agitate like matters involving Xiaoru.
In life, how had she brazenly despite Mother's opposition?
Because she was pregnant - doctor said with boy.
Ji with son made him overlook everything else.
But Xiaoru miscarried four months due dog - stray puppy's touch miscarriage.
This became perfect revenge opportunity.
8
Ji returned three later, with excitement, having forgotten exposed affair.
Mother stared down from upstairs: 'Ji Song, we need talk.'
Another fight erupted.
He unbothered by exposed To Mother's accusations, he simply said: son.'
'That woman is pregnant?'
Ji nodded, softening: 'Yueqing, she won't replace you. We'll raise boy after okay?'
In life, he never considered divorce while lived. Shameless but image-conscious, he'd never marry his mistress.
Chen replace led murder.
'Ji Song, you're insane!' As Mother's rage peaked, in.
Bringing pre-prepared medicine next room.
Ji looked guilty seeing me: 'Xiao Mei? here?'
I lowered head: weekend. Mom, take first.'
