Translator: Lonelytree
After hearing her mother’s sharp question, Xiao Lingyu’s expression suddenly changed. Her beautiful eyes were filled with disbelief.
Xiao Lingyu opened her mouth, but it was as if there was a huge rock in her throat. She could not move it no matter how hard she tried.
Mother Xiao watched her daughter’s actions and expressions, which were abnormal. She remained silent.
She had to force her daughter today. If she didn’t open her heart, no one could enter. Was she going to make the man wait forever?
Human beings are creatures of both rationality and sentimentality. Who could guarantee how long a relationship would last, especially when it was one-sided.
Mother Xiao knew her daughter well. If Xiao Lingyu didn’t like Gong ‘ianhao, she would have kicked him away and refused any help from him. That was her personality.
However, Mother Xiao felt like there was something hidden in her daughter’s heart, something that had been stopping her daughter from truly revealing her feelings. Was it possible that she was still hung up on Chen Ran? After all, they had been in love for ten years.
Chen Ran did betray and hurt her, but it was hard to say when it came to feelings.
Mother Xiao had to push Xiao Lingyu that day so that the relationship could be clarified.
Mother Xiao immediately questioned her sternly, “Xiao Lingyu, don’t tell me you still can’t forget that kid, Chen Ran?”
“No!” Xiao Lingyu denied without thinking. That scumbag had harmed her in two lifetimes. Why would she still care about him?
“then why?” Mother Xiao asked sharply again.
Xiao Lingyu instantly lost her voice. Her expression was a little wooden. She opened her mouth and hesitated whether she should say it or not.
Mother Xiao was 100% sure that her daughter was indeed hiding a secret. But she couldn’t figure out what. Her daughter had revealed the big secret of the jade pendant to her parents already, so what other secret could she be hiding?
“Xiao Lingyu!” Mother Xiao shouted sharply. Her tone was one that did not allow any resistance.
Xiao Lingyu’s expression suddenly changed, and her face turned pale.
‘The child in her stomach was Gong ‘Tianhao’’.. She really did not know how to tell this secret.
Suddenly, she covered her face and cried.
As she cried, she begged Mother Xiao, “Mother, don’t force me, okay?…”
When Mother Xiao saw this, her heart instantly softened.
She understood that there had to be a very difficult secret.
‘O well. Children are the debts of their parents.’
Mother Xiao wouldn’t force her anymore. If she were willing to say it, she would have by now. Since she hadn’t, then it had to be a very tough secret. Since both parties didn’t mind the current state of their relationship, who was she to interfere with?
Just as Mother Xiao was about to console Xiao Lingyu, a figure ran in quickly.
He had eavesdropped outside for a while and wanted to hear the truth from Xiao Lingyu’s heart. He did not expect that it would lead to exposure to her s
Gong Tianhao looked at Xiao Lingyu’s pain-filled expression, and his usually calm expression suddenly became flustered.
Gong Tianhao wanted to bear the pain for Xiao Lingyu.
Xiao Lingyu and Gong Tianhao both knew that this child was his. It was just that they had never revealed the truth.
Gong Tianhao did not dare to reveal the truth because he was afraid that once he revealed the truth, everyone would think that the good things he did for Xiao Lingyu were because he was after the child in her stomach.
His original plan was to marry and win over Xiao Lingyu first. After they married, the rest would come naturally. Things were going according to plan. She was gradually trusting him. He believed that with more time, they would end up together.
Xiao Lingyu’s attitude might look harsh and indifferent to others, but Gong ‘Tianhao knew that she was softening towards him. She no longer rejected his help and his kindness. She would talk to him and discuss things with him. She respected his opinions too. They were like a real couple. However, only Gong ‘Tianhao could see
this change. Others only focused on how harsh and indifferent Xiao Lingyu was to him that they missed the positive changes to their relationship.
However, he didn’t expect their frequent intimate contact would cause the village to mock Xiao Lingyu.
Gong Tianhao’s sharp eyes looked at Mother Xiao with guilt. He said, “Auntie, don’t force Yu’E s all my fault.”
Mother Xiao was stunned for a moment before she asked, “Tianhao, what are you talking about? How can it be your fault?”
Gong Tianhao closed his eyes and said with determination, “Because…”
“No!”
Xiao Lingyu seemed to know what Gong ‘ianhao was going to say. Before he could say anything, she grabbed his sleeve tightly with a pleading look in her eyes. She shook her head at Gong Tianhao and said, “Don’t… Don’t say it!”
Gong Tianhao’s pupils constricted. He took a deep breath and said to Mother Xiao, “Because | am not good enough. I can’t make Yu’Er feel safe.”
Mother Xiao looked at Xiao Lingyu suspiciously, then stared at Gong ‘Tianhao. She was now certain that Gong ‘Tianhao knew this secret about her daughter that she didn’t.
She tried to be strict for once, but she didn’t think she would make her daughter cry.
Mother Xiao sighed lightly and said honestly, “Tianhao, you’re a good lad. We’ve seen everything you’ve done for my Yu’Er.
“You’re very good. In fact, you’ve done more than enough for Yu’Er. As parents, we feel like we need to thank you.”
“Auntie, don’t say that.” Gong Tianhao panicked when he heard what Mother Xiao said, “I was willing to do what I did. Don’t force Yu ‘Er anymore, okay? Please, don’t give her any more pressure.” His words overflowed with emotions.
Hearing this, Mother Xiao took a deep breath and didn’t know what to do.
‘The Xiao family was very lucky for their daughter to have found this sincere man. Mother Xiao sighed, “Forget it. It’s hard for us outsiders to interfere in the matters of love. We’ll let time decide everything, But…”
Mother Xiao said guiltily, “Tianhao, we all feel that you’ve been wronged. If one day, you really become discouraged or fall in love with someone else, we won’t blame you. Our daughter is simply not lucky enough.”
If Xiao Lingyu continued with this attitude, sooner or later, Gong Tianhao would feel tired and give up. If that really happened, no one could blame him.
Gong Tianhao shook his head and said, “Auntie, | know that Yu ‘Er cz
‘t completely accept me yet, but I’m willing to wait. ‘m willing to give Yu’Er time.”
‘Then, his expression changed, and he sounded like a warrior going to the battlefield. He said firmly, “The only woman that 1, Gong Tianhao, have chosen is Xiao Lingyu. | believe that one day, she will agree to marry me.”
For some reason, when Mother Xiao heard this, her eyes turned red, and tears started to fall from the corners of her eyes.
She held back her tears and nodded. “Okay, Tianhao, Auntie has also chosen you as my future son-in-law. Good luck! In the future, Auntie will help you chase away those other men with evil intentions.”
Xiao Lingyu, “…”
Gong Tianhao, ”
“Thank you, Auntie!” Gong Tianhao thanked her sincerely. “With your support, | have even more confidence.”
Xiao Lingyu, “…” Did they forget that I’m here? No. This has to end today. If | drag this one, the rumors outside will only get worse.
Mother Xiao was about to leave, leaving the two of them some space to talk.
“Mom!” Xiao Lingyu stopped her.
“Huh?” Mother Xiao replied.
Xiao Lingyu looked at the affectionate eyes beside her and bit her lip. Then, she let go and looked at Gong ‘Tianhao, saying, “Gong ‘Tianhao, I’m willing to be your girlfriend”.
