jdhmnovel Chapter 119 Justified
Chapter 119 Justified
Otherwise, I would have been crushed by the gossip of my neighbors.
Xu Gaoping's words undoubtedly dropped a bomb in Xu Jing's heart.
Chen Xi not only allowed the villagers to earn extra income by picking mushrooms, but he also possessed such advanced medical skills that he cured Xie Tianyi's seemingly irreparable disability.
This was beyond her understanding and unbelievable.
If Chen Xi really has such a magical skill, then it will undoubtedly be difficult for Xu Jing to intervene in Xie Tianyi's life.
Xie Tianyi's gratitude, coupled with Chen Xi's deep affection for helping him, built an indestructible emotional defense line.
If Xu Jing wants to take any action, she must think carefully.
Faced with his daughter's unwillingness, Xu Gaoping had a complicated expression.
He knew that Xu Jing's feelings for Xie Tianyi had not diminished in the slightest with the passage of time, but he also knew that to this day, Chen Xi was the one who stood by Xie Tianyi with full legitimacy.
He tried to persuade her, but his words were filled with helplessness and fatherly worry, fearing that his daughter would act on impulse.
Xu Jing stamped her feet unwillingly, with a hint of persistence in her stubborn eyes: "Dad, how could Xie Tianyi be so ruthless to me? How can I forget the days when we studied together and the friendship we had? Now that his legs are healed, if he can work harder and pass the exam, that honor will also be my honor!"
Her voice was mixed with longing and reluctance; there was still an unfinished story between her and Xie Tianyi.
Besides, in this small village, who can compare to Xie Tianyi in terms of talent and appearance?
The current situation is very different from the past. Every action must be carefully considered to ensure success.
Xie Tianyi is not only knowledgeable, but also the most handsome man in the village. With such conditions, who can compete with him?
When she returned to her hometown this time, she had already prepared for the worst.
Even though Xie Tianyi's leg injury has not healed, being able to spend the rest of her life with him, just looking at his handsome face, makes this sacrifice worth it.
However, Chen Xi suddenly showed up on the way and completely disrupted her plans.
Xu Gaoping couldn't help but feel doubtful. After all, if people from the same village made a big fuss, it would be awkward for them to meet each other in the future.
The most crucial thing is to see Xie Tianyi's attitude.
For him, Chen Xi was willing to break up with her family, take care of all the affairs inside and outside the family, and raise two young children alone. As a scholar, Xie Tianyi has always been loyal and righteous. How could he easily abandon Chen Xi and marry someone else?
"Jing'er, do you really believe that there is still a place for you in Xie Tianyi's heart? He has never taken the initiative to come to his house to talk about this matter before. Now that Chen Xi is always by his side, even if you are interested, you can only plan secretly. Otherwise, the gossipers in this village will not easily let go of the opportunity to gossip."
Deep down, he hoped that this precious jewel in his palm would find a steady and reliable man for the rest of her life and spend every spring, autumn, winter and summer with her in peace and stability.
"Dad, don't worry. Xie Tianyi and I have known each other for many years. Chen Xi has a low status in the Chen family. Even though they live in the same village, they rarely interact with each other. Besides, Chen Xi only lent a hand to Xie Tianyi when he was in trouble and took care of his two children. This kind of timely assistance is not difficult for me."
Xu Jing spoke firmly, without any ripples on her face, as if she was not the one who had decisively given up on Xie Tianyi and looked for another good partner.
After hearing his daughter's determination, Xu Gaoping could only sigh and walk back to the house with his hands behind his back.
Just at this moment, the village chief's wife came out with freshly cooked food. Seeing this scene, she couldn't help but blame Xu Gaoping.
"You are the head of the village, and Jing'er is your own flesh and blood, so your words should carry some weight, right? If you try to bring them together, how could Xie Tianyi not give you face? You have to pay attention to your children's lifelong affairs. Last time, it was because you stood by and watched that your child married the wrong person."
Xu Jing did not blame her father too much, but after hearing this, she couldn't help but think to herself that her father's words that day did make her impulsive, so he was also to blame for this matter.
"I don't want to bother with you two. You can't do it just because you say so. Don't let the reputation of the village be ruined. Our Xu family has taken root in this land. We can't let the reputation of the whole family be ruined because of one person's private affairs!"
As the village chief, Xu Gaoping naturally has his own authority.
He tried his best to dissuade Xu Jing, but in fact he was worried that if she failed, it would bring trouble to the entire family.
Of course, if successful, he would be happy to turn a blind eye and let nature take its course.
"Who said no? Xie Tianyi has already accepted the snacks I sent today." Xu Jing comforted herself.
"You accepted it?" Upon hearing this, a glimmer of light flashed in the eyes of the village chief's wife. Xie Tianyi's move seemed to reveal some possibility, otherwise why would she accept the gift?
He is a smart man and must be aware of the meaning and impact behind this.
However, Xu Jing changed the subject quickly, "In fact, the pastries were not received by Xie Tianyi himself. When I went there, it was Chen Xi who opened the door and she also took the pastries."
At that time, she thought Chen Xi was a simple woman who didn't realize her intentions and accepted the things without realizing it.
But now thinking back carefully, Chen Xi's expression at that time seemed to have a deeper meaning, but he never said it out loud.
In other words, Chen Xi was completely dismissive of her little tricks, and obviously thought that this trick was not enough to impress Xie Tianyi.
Could it be that Chen Xi has already noticed his plan?
Xu Jing was stunned for only three seconds, and then she suddenly understood.
It would be best if Chen Xi knew, as it would save her the trouble of trying to hint at it.
After all, she was the first one to fall in love with Xie Tianyi, but Chen Xi took advantage of her negligence and got there first.
"Jing'er, I think Chen Xi is not a scheming person. Are you sure she really doesn't know your plan?"
The village head's wife is not easy to fool.
The fact that Chen Xi was able to completely sever ties with the Chen family shows how scheming he is.
Jing'er's feelings for Xie Tianyi were obvious to all bystanders, so how could Chen Xi not notice it?
"Mom, just relax. Even if Chen Xi knew, what would happen? The relationship between her and Xie Tianyi is based on mutual support, and they help each other through the ups and downs of life. If it comes to love, how could a cold and arrogant man like Xie Tianyi be easily moved by Chen Xi? In this way, won't my light of hope still shine? For the future of our Qiao'er, I must try my best."
She knew in her heart that as an adult, she could not avoid the gossip behind her back, let alone a young child.
When Qiao'er enters school, the ubiquitous gossip will follow her like a shadow, and people will talk about all kinds of things about growing up without a father.
How much pressure would Qiao'er have to bear at that time?
"Forget it, as long as you have a plan in mind. I see that Chen Xi is a decent woman with a lot of scheming. Now under her leadership, the villagers are relying on picking mushrooms to supplement their family income, and their lives are gradually getting better. We still have to maintain harmony on the surface, so that your father won't be caught between us and Chen Xi, and it will be even more difficult for him to be a man."