Chapter 854: Chapter 856: Add Fuel to the Fire
Zhao Xiu drove Jiang Jing away.
Jiang Jing couldn’t stay outside Zhao Xiu’s house forever, lest he make things difficult for Zhao Xiu.
On his way back, the more Jiang Jing thought about it, the more uneasy he felt. Why didn’t Zhao Xiu want to admit she saved him? Why was she so adamant about denying it?
Unless admitting it would cause trouble for her.
A screech.
Jiang Jing slammed his brakes hard, leaving long skid marks on the ground.
"Impossible."
Jiang Jing’s expression changed, and he hurriedly dismissed the notion. Mingzhu was his wife. Even if she had concealed something about saving his life, he was genuinely captivated by Gu Mingzhu during their subsequent interactions. Gu Mingzhu was beautiful, elegant, and kind-hearted.
There was a time when he saw how attentive Gu Mingzhu was towards those orphans, making him feel that marrying her was a blessing.
How could she possibly cause trouble for Zhao Xiu?
...
"Brother Cheng, how come Jiang Jing doesn’t suspect Gu Mingzhu at all, even after all this?" Ling Dong had been following the situation closely and was anxious about Jiang Jing’s handling of the matter, eager to expose Gu Mingzhu’s true face directly in front of Jiang Jing.
"How do you know he doesn’t suspect anything?" Pei Yicheng slightly curved his lips, his eyes cold as he said, "He doesn’t want to believe it, so why not add fuel to the fire."
Gu Mingzhu schemed against the Xu Family and Xu Nianji, and Pei Yicheng wouldn’t just stand by, especially regarding the Chili Sauce Factory incident. If he hadn’t intervened last time, who knows what would have happened to Nianhua!
With such a sister, Pei Yicheng felt more sympathetic towards Nianhua’s plight. Rather than being plotted against in secret, it’s better to tear down her facade.
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"Brother Jing, why have you been so busy lately? Is there something wrong at the factory?" Gu Mingzhu’s tone was as gentle as ever. During her pregnancy, she exuded a maternal glow, and this gentle smile was something Jiang Jing had never tired of before.
Now, however, what he wanted to ask in his mind was: Mingzhu, did you ever cause trouble for Zhao Xiu back then?
"Brother Jing?"
Gu Mingzhu nestled in his arms. After being married for such a long time, she could clearly sense his distraction. She slightly tilted her head and said, "If there’s anything upsetting or difficult, you can tell me. We’re husband and wife, sharing both blessings and hardships."
She knew very well that from this angle, she looked beautiful.
"Don’t overthink it." Jiang Jing reached out to smooth her long hair, his hand resting on her high belly. He lowered his gaze and inquired, "Is the baby behaving well?"
Gu Mingzhu sensed his evasiveness but chose not to pry further. She gently replied, "The baby is very good. Knowing that Daddy’s back, it’s even more lively. Feel it."
Gu Mingzhu took his hand and placed it on her belly. The movements of the child inside were clear to Jiang Jing.
"The baby is greeting Daddy." Gu Mingzhu’s soft voice reached Jiang Jing, filling him with a sense of excitement.
A connection of blood.
Thinking of this child, much of Jiang Jing’s agitation dissipated.
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The next day, right after Jiang Jing left, Gu Mingzhu followed him out.
Jiang Jing was still going to find Zhao Xiu; he was determined to figure out what was going on.
In the car, Gu Mingzhu saw Jiang Jing indeed go to Zhao Xiu’s place, and her heart tightened. Her hands clenched together tightly, her eyes dark with an unclear expression, murmuring, "Why suspect me?"