Chapter 783: 786, don’t worry (second update)

Duanmu Canghai looked at Duanmu Zhe, "You don’t need to worry about the engagement party, your mother and I have already arranged the hotel, and the invitations have already been sent out. During this time, just take Qingyi around for a stroll."

"Exactly, exactly," Zhou Jin also nodded eagerly, "Take Qingyi out to have some fun during this time. You must be very tired from being at the military base all the time, right? Oh, and what would you like to eat? I’ll go make it for you."

"Let’s have dumplings, I haven’t had them in a long time." Duanmu Zhe answered with a smile.

"Alright, then we’ll make dumplings together."

The family of three went downstairs, joyfully making dumplings together.

During this time, Duanmu Zhe’s phone rang once; it was a call from Duanmu Sheng.

Duanmu Zhe hesitated for a moment, then picked up.

"Hello, Little Zhe, it’s me."

"I know." Duanmu Zhe’s voice was slightly cold.

"Little Zhe," Duanmu Sheng hesitated before speaking, "At the airport just now, it was all my sister’s fault. How is it? Is Qingyi okay?"

"Nothing’s wrong, do you have something?" Duanmu Zhe didn’t call her elder sister, as he still felt somewhat uncomfortable. After all, Duanmu Sheng shouldn’t have lashed out at Mo Qingyi!

And those hurtful words she said.

Fortunately, Mo Qingyi didn’t want to hold a grudge, otherwise, this matter wouldn’t be over!

"I..." Duanmu Sheng hesitated, glancing over at Shen Haoguang beside her, then continued, "Little Zhe, we’re all family, so there’s really no need for things to be so tense. Oh, how are mom and dad? Are they okay?"

Duanmu Zhe glanced at his parents making dumplings, then pulled out a tissue to wipe his hands and walked towards the door, "Thanks to you, mom and dad haven’t died of anger yet."

A fleeting emotion crossed Duanmu Sheng’s eyes, "Little Zhe, I’m sorry... but now that things have gotten to this point, please let mom and dad be more open-minded. I’m doing well at the Shen family, isn’t it a parent’s hope for their children to be happy? I’m very happy now, so why can’t mom and dad accept it? I really didn’t want things to turn out this way either!"

Shen Haoguang sat to one side drinking coffee, a gleam appearing in his eyes.

If Duanmu Zhe was willing to answer Duanmu Sheng’s call, it signified that the Duanmu Family hadn’t given up on Duanmu Sheng!

"Elder sister," Duanmu Zhe said very seriously, "I’m advising you, leave Shen Haoguang as soon as possible, otherwise, you will definitely regret it."

"In this life, being able to marry Shen Haoguang, I will never regret!" Duanmu Sheng’s expression was also very determined.

"Okay, no use talking when we don’t see eye to eye. That’s it, goodbye." Duanmu Zhe finished speaking and hung up the call directly.

"Li..." Duanmu Sheng hadn’t finished her sentence when the other end of the phone was cut off.

"How did it go?" Seeing Duanmu Sheng hang up the phone, Shen Haoguang immediately walked up to her, his gaze full of anticipation.

Duanmu Sheng sighed and shook her head.

"It’s alright, we’ll take it slow." Shen Haoguang patted Duanmu Sheng’s shoulder as a gesture of comfort.

Mo family.

After Mo Qingyi returned home, she found only the old lady of the Mo family there.

"Mom, where are my brother and sister-in-law?" Mo Qingyi followed the old lady into the kitchen.

Because Mo Qingyi rarely came home, the old lady wanted to personally make her noodles.

While washing the vegetables, the old lady said, "Today there seems to be a leader from Q Country visiting, and Jin is accompanying your brother to receive them, they should be back soon. Don’t be in a hurry."

"Oh," Mo Qingyi nodded, "Hey, mom, your noodles are so delicious, can you teach me how to make them?"

Mo Qingyi was like a little princess, she couldn’t even tell sugar from salt.

"My little lady, you just sit there nicely, the noodles will be ready in ten minutes." The old lady of the Mo family pushed Mo Qingyi out of the kitchen.

Actually, what she was most worried about was Mo Qingyi setting the kitchen on fire.

Similar incidents had hardly been infrequent with Mo Qingyi.

Mo Qingyi could only walk to the dining room feeling gloomy.

Just then, the living room door was pushed open, and Mo Zhixuan and Chu Jin walked in from outside.

Seeing Chu Jin, Mo Qingyi’s eyes lit up, and she immediately ran over, "Jin, you’re back."

"Qingyi, when did you get back? Why didn’t you call ahead?" Chu Jin thought Mo Qingyi would return the day before the engagement party.

"I just got home," Mo Qingyi reached out to touch Chu Jin’s belly, "Jin, I haven’t seen you for several months, and your belly is getting bigger and bigger. Babies, come say hello to your aunt."

No sooner had Mo Qingyi finished her sentence than the child in the belly gently kicked, as if interacting with Mo Qingyi.

Mo Qingyi was amazed, "Wow! Jin, did you feel that? The baby said hello to me! It’s really incredible!"

Chu Jin smiled softly, "They’ve been able to do that for a while now, so you see, prenatal education does work."

The elderly Mrs. Mo carried a bowl of noodles out from the kitchen, and upon seeing Chu Jin, she directly ignored Mo Zhixuan and asked, "Jin, are you hungry? I made some noodles for Qingyi, do you want me to make some for you too?"

Mo Zhixuan: "..." He probably isn’t her biological child.

Chu Jin smiled and said, "Mom, I’m not hungry."

After eating, Mo Qingyi took Chu Jin out for a walk.

"Jin, what would you do if you found out my brother was being intimate with another woman?" Mo Qingyi sat on a swing, looking at Chu Jin beside her.

"Mo Zhixuan wouldn’t dare, so there’s no ’what if’," Chu Jin said with a smile in her eyes, gently swinging on the swing.

Actually, the most important thing is trust, she trusts Mo Zhixuan, and Mo Zhixuan also trusts her.

Mo Qingyi raised an eyebrow, "Wow! Jin, do you really trust my brother that much?"

Chu Jin glanced at Mo Qingyi with a gentle voice, "What’s up? Having a tiff with Duanmu Zhe?"

"No, that’s not it," Mo Qingyi blinked, "If he dares to get intimate with another woman behind my back, I’ll cripple him!"

"Cripple him?" Chu Jin looked at Mo Qingyi, a teasing light flickering in her eyes, "Do you really have the heart to?"

"What’s there to have the heart for," Mo Qingyi said carelessly, then continued, "Jin, let’s put it another way, if you found out that other women secretly liked my brother, what would you do?"

In fact, she was deeply troubled by Xi He’s situation because Mo Qingyi discovered that after she and Duanmu Zhe left, Xi He also asked for leave.

This Xi He, truly a headache.

"Hmm," Chu Jin thought for a moment, then said, "It’s normal for others to like Mo Zhixuan; after all, he looks decent. I can’t restrict other people’s thoughts; whoever they like is their freedom. As long as it doesn’t trouble us, having people like your brother means I have good taste. I think, that’s not a bad thing." Chu Jin spoke sensibly. As long as the other party did not do anything excessive, merely liking and admiring, that wasn’t unforgivable. This world is full of liking and being liked. If you had to be jealous over that—

Wouldn’t you be busy all day long?

Mo Qingyi frowned slightly, then asked, "What if her actions have already troubled you? What would you do then?"

Chu Jin instantly understood, "Qingyi, are you going through something like this?"

Mo Qingyi didn’t hide it and nodded.

"Then tell me about it, what exactly happened?" Chu Jin continued to ask.

Regarding Xi He, Mo Qingyi had not spoken to Chu Jin before, partly because she didn’t want to spoil her relationship with Xi He, and partly because she thought she could handle Xi He herself.

But she hadn’t expected Xi He to be so persistent.

Keeping this to herself had been quite distressing for Mo Qingyi, which is why she turned to Chu Jin. She and Chu Jin were like brothers; there were no secrets between them.

Mo Qingyi sighed, then said,

"Jin, recently there this woman who has been pestering Duanmu Zhe all the time, often in front of me, giving him gifts. When Duanmu Zhe and I are on a date, she would stealthily follow us around, and worst of all, she’d declare in front of me that she wants to pursue Duanmu Zhe. She’s like a fly that can’t be shooed away, and it’s driving me crazy!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Jin’s brows knit together, looking at Mo Qingyi with some disbelief, "There are people like that? That’s quite disgusting!"

Mo Qingyi nodded, a grave look on her face, "Jin, you also know this person."

Upon hearing this, Chu Jin was even more shocked. "I know them, too? Who is it?"

"Guess?" Mo Qingyi said, winking.

"I really can’t guess this one. Just tell me, I feel that in my social circle, there shouldn’t be anyone whose values are so misaligned, right?" Chu Jin knew it was morally wrong to cling to someone who already had a girlfriend.

"Jin, you really do know her." Mo Qingyi was completely serious. "Jin, you’d better brace yourself. You’ll definitely be shocked when I tell you."

"Alright, go ahead,I’m mentally prepared." Curiosity flickered in Chu Jin’s eyes.

Mo Qingyi looked at Chu Jin and said slowly and deliberately, "It’s Xi He."

Upon hearing this, Chu Jin thought he was hallucinating. "What did you say?"

"You find it unbelievable too, right?" Mo Qingyi gave a helpless smile. "But the truth is, it’s Xi He. To get close to Duanmu Zhe, she used some method to join the army, and now she’s in the military district where Duanmu Zhe and I are stationed. Now, we see her almost every day."

With this mention, Chu Jin remembered that Xi He had indeed sought Mo Zhixuan for help with this matter before. And it was indeed thanks to Mo Zhixuan’s help that the assessment period was extended by one day, or else Xi He couldn’t have entered the military district.

Chu Jin never imagined Xi He to be that kind of person...

"What exactly happened? Tell me everything from the beginning." Chu Jin knitted his brows slightly and looked at Mo Qingyi. He understood Mo Qingyi’s character. Although sometimes domineering and careless, Mo Qingyi was a reasonable person, not one to stir up trouble unnecessarily.

Unless Xi He had indeed done such things.

Mo Qingyi sighed and told Chu Jin the whole story, including the incident from Duanmu Zhe’s childhood when he saved Xi He.

After listening to Mo Qingyi’s story, Chu Jin narrowed his eyes slightly and then asked, "What is Duanmu’s attitude now?"

"In any case, he has never paid attention to Xi He from the beginning, nor has he accepted anything from her. He has also made it clear to her that he could never accept her. However, Xi He acts as if she hasn’t heard a thing and still appears in front of us every day."

In fact, Xi He’s behavior was chilling to contemplate, and it was fortunate that both Mo Qingyi and Duanmu Zhe were no ordinary people, because no one else could endure such affection.

This behavior was verging on the pathological.

After all, who would want someone following them around every day, constantly monitoring them?

"As long as Duanmu Zhe isn’t disturbed by her, that’s good," Chu Jin continued. "Qingyi, there’s something I must confess to you. Xi He could enter the military district partly because of me. At the time, since the assessment period had already passed, she came to Mo Zhixuan and me for help. I didn’t know she had other intentions towards Duanmu, so I didn’t stop her. Qingyi, I’m sorry."

No one would feel good encountering such a matter, and Chu Jin could understand Mo Qingyi’s current feelings. But it was fortunate that Duanmu Zhe’s stance was firm, or else he would have become a sinner for eternity.

"Jin, it’s not your fault, you didn’t do it on purpose. I’m already happy that you’re being honest with me," Mo Qingyi was not unreasonable.

"When I get a chance, I’ll talk to Xi He. Don’t worry, as long as Duanmu Zhe truly loves you, even ten Xi Hes couldn’t break the bond between you two." Chu Jin reached out and held Mo Qingyi’s hand, gently comforting her.

"Okay," Mo Qingyi nodded.

"In a few days, it’s your engagement banquet with Duanmu. Don’t think too much about unhappy things at such a time. Just be a happy bride-to-be," Chu Jin pinched Mo Qingyi’s hand.

Mo Qingyi smiled faintly, "Jin, do I look like the kind of person to wallow in sorrow? I just felt really uncomfortable keeping this inside, which is why I told you. Xi He alone doesn’t count for much."

"That’s good to hear," Chu Jin offered a shallow smile.

Now that Mo Qingyi had confided in Chu Jin about this matter, Chu Jin wouldn’t just stand by. After all, he was partly responsible for Xi He successfully entering the military district. Moreover, no matter what, Mo Qingyi was one of his treasured brothers+best mates!

The next day, Chu Jin intended to reach out to Xi He for a chat, but unexpectedly, Xi He’s call came first.

They agreed to meet at a VIP cafe.

When Chu Jin arrived, Xi He was already sitting by the window.

Xi He looked much thinner than before, but her face still bore a gentle and proper smile.

"Jin, over here," Xi He called out to Chu Jin waving her hand.

Chu Jin walked over slowly and spoke in an indifferent tone, "Sorry, I’m late."

"No, it’s me who came early. Jin, what would you like to drink?" Xi He then asked.

"Hot milk is fine," Chu Jin responded with a light smile, revealing shallow dimples on his cheeks.

The hot milk was served, and Chu Jin took a sip before Xi He slowly began to speak, "Jin, actually, I asked you to come today because I have a favor to ask of you. This is something only you can help me with, please, you must help me."

Chu Jin slowly raised her eyes but didn’t directly respond to Xi He. Instead, she continued, "Coincidentally, I also have something to tell you."

"Jin, you go first then," Xi He said, glancing at Chu Jin. She could feel that something about Chu Jin seemed different today.

A faint smile appeared on Chu Jin’s lips, "You go first with your matter." Chu Jin suddenly remembered that at the last banquet, when Xi He was drunk, she too had said she had something to ask of her.

However, Xi He ended up passing out drunk, and that matter was left unresolved.

Now, with Xi He bringing up the old issue, it must be something important.

Xi He hesitated, then spoke, "Jin, could you...promise me first?"

Actually, the reason Xi He sought out Chu Jin was nothing other than the issue between her and Duanmu Zhe; she hoped Chu Jin could help her by persuading Mo Qingyi to leave...

As long as Chu Jin was willing to help, Mo Qingyi would surely listen to her.

"No," Chu Jin shook her head slightly.

"Jin, even if I beg you, would you please agree to help me?" Xi He looked at Chu Jin with a pitiful expression, very sincere in her plea.

"No, just tell me directly," Chu Jin said indifferently, her clear and serene face showing no unnecessary emotion.

"Jin..." Xi He bit her lip and continued, "You’re my only good friend, so, I can only ask you for this favor. Please, you must agree to help me. It might seem like a small thing for you, but for me, it’s a matter of a lifetime."

"Jin, things have gotten to this point, I’ll just be honest with you," Xi He said, looking at Chu Jin, "I like Duanmu Zhe, I really, really like him. I can’t live without him. Duanmu Zhe and I have known each other since we were children. We grew up together, and he even saved my life once. So...could you please ask Mo Qingyi to let go of Duanmu Zhe and give him back to me?"

Chu Jin never expected Xi He to say such a thing; she frowned slightly, "I’m sorry, but I can’t do such an immoral thing!" There was a slight chill in her tone.

"Jin!" Xi He looked up at Chu Jin, incredulously, "How can you say that? I knew Duanmu Zhe before anyone else! I love Duanmu Zhe, so I want to marry him! Jin, can’t you help me? I really have no other choice; that’s why I thought of you. Qingyi listens to you so much, whatever you say, she’ll surely do it..."

If it weren’t for Mo Qingyi, she would be the one with Duanmu Zhe right now.

"Xi He, please be rational," Chu Jin said, looking at her. "Love isn’t about who came first. Moreover, it was Qingyi who grew up with Duanmu Zhe, not you! Duanmu Zhe is already with Qingyi now; what you’re doing is immoral!"

Chu Jin didn’t want to make her words too harsh. Xi He wasn’t a bad person by nature; she had just temporarily entered a dead end.

But Xi He was not listening to anything right now. She grabbed Chu Jin’s hand, begging non-stop, "Jin, please help me, can you? I really can’t lose Duanmu Zhe! Jin, I beg you, ask Qingyi to give Duanmu Zhe back to me; I’ll die without him! Feelings are cultivated over time; it doesn’t matter if he doesn’t like me now. I believe that one day he will come to like me!"

Xi He would give up everything for Duanmu Zhe.

Why couldn’t Mo Qingyi pity her?

Why couldn’t Chu Jin help her?

After all, before all this, Chu Jin was her best friend!

She treated Chu Jin as a true friend, which is why she spoke such words.

"Xi He," Chu Jin’s frown deepened, and she spoke with a cold tone, "To put it nicely, your behavior is blindly obsessed, but to put it bluntly, it’s shameful!"

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