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Back to the 80s: A Beloved Marriage
Chen Cui certainly did not want to become the "thing" in Grandma Zhao's mouth, and was left speechless by Qian Minmin's direct remarks.
At this point, Chen Cui glanced at Grandma Zhao's grim expression and, feeling helpless, decided to retreat for now.
Zhao Ying'er had actually thought about helping. However, unfortunately, she was not a match for Qian Minmin to begin with, and upon witnessing her mother lose to Qian Minmin, she immediately turned away and tightly closed her mouth.
There was no way; if her mother couldn't win against Qian Minmin, how could she?
When it came to arguments, Grandfather Zhao always adhered to the principle of being a big man and looked down on participating.
At this moment, it was clear that Grandma Zhao had lost, yet Grandfather Zhao still had no intention of speaking up.
Of course, he also knew very well that even if he did speak up, he would only end up losing.
Verbal sparring was not his forte. Even if he interjected, it would be useless.
On the same side as Grandfather Zhao was undoubtedly Zhao Fourth Uncle, Zhao Guofu.
Just then, for a brief moment, Zhao Guofu considered whether to step in.
However, glancing at the unmoving Zhao Zhenqi and Zhao Zhenan standing nearby, Zhao Guofu held back and decided against it.
If it came to blows, he might not necessarily be a match for the two brothers. Moreover, there was still Zhao Guoqiang inside who hadn't come out yet. So it was better to let it go.
Zhao Jin, who had already left, did not witness the new round of disputes occurring in the Maternal Family's courtyard. However, it was not something difficult to imagine. Zhao Jin didn't need to think too hard to picture what was happening.
"Fourth Uncle's family is really annoying," she muttered while pulling on Qi Zheng's arm as they walked, showing no signs of concealing her dissatisfaction with Zhao Guofu's family.
At this point, Qi Zheng and Zhao Jin shared a mutual understanding and could empathize with each other. After all, the Qi Family also had their own exceptional Qi Ershu family.
In certain aspects, the Qi Ershu and Zhao Fourth Uncle families were on the same level, and they could be friends. "Why do they love to take advantage of others so much? They have hands and feet; can't they rely on their own efforts to get what they want? Why do they always try to forcefully take from our family? We don't owe them anything!" The dowry that Qi Zheng sent before was like this, and this time, her intention to honor her parents was the same.
Zhao Jin had gained a deeper understanding of the character of Zhao Guofu's family.
While Zhao Jin was complaining to Qi Zheng about the bad behavior and shamelessness of Zhao Guofu's family, someone Zhao Jin did not wish to see approached them.
"Jin?" Zhao Jin did not want to see Wu Feng, but Wu Feng was very pleased to encounter Zhao Jin. He walked over in a few steps and blocked Zhao Jin's path. "What are you doing here? Are you also heading back to the Zhao Family? Perfect, we can walk together since we're going the same way."
From Wu Feng's words, it was clear that he completely ignored Qi Zheng standing next to Zhao Jin.
Wu Feng really needed to improve his eyesight. With such a large figure as Qi Zheng standing there, it was impossible to just overlook him. Wu Feng pretended not to see him, which was quite a feat for himself.
Faced with Wu Feng's enthusiasm, Zhao Jin clearly found it hard to adapt.
In Zhao Jin's impression, Wu Feng left behind nothing but endless insults and beatings. Therefore, whenever she saw Wu Feng, she could never muster even a hint of goodwill. This moment was no different.
Blocked by Wu Feng, Zhao Jin frowned in displeasure. Hearing Wu Feng ramble on, she impatiently leaned closer to Qi Zheng: "I'm not alone and I don't plan to return to the Zhao Family. It's not on the way; please step aside."
Zhao Jin actually wanted to throw a "Good dogs don't block the way" at Wu Feng. However, she despised having any more interactions with him; even arguing with Wu Feng seemed like a waste of breath and effort.
Thus, Zhao Jin intended to end this unfortunate encounter with Wu Feng using the simplest words.
Zhao Jin desperately wanted to distance herself from Wu Feng, but Wu Feng had other ideas.
At that moment, he only wanted to spend more time with Zhao Jin. Even if she wasn't returning to the Zhao Family, he didn't mind.
Wu Feng completely ignored Zhao Jin's impatience in his words and smiled, saying, "So where are you going, Jin? I'll take you."
Zhao Jin was utterly speechless. Not wanting to say another word to Wu Feng, she simply hid behind Qi Zheng.
When Zhao Jin did this, Qi Zheng showed no emotion, but Wu Feng could not accept it at all.
If Wu Feng had previously pretended not to see Qi Zheng, treating him as if he were invisible, now he could no longer disregard Qi Zheng.
Standing in front of Qi Zheng, Wu Feng furrowed his brows but had to lift his head to meet Qi Zheng's gaze due to their height difference. "Qi Zheng, step aside. I have something to say to Jin."
Despite being half a head shorter than Qi Zheng, Wu Feng was bold enough. He considered himself superior and did not regard Qi Zheng at all, commanding him to move aside.
It was ridiculous for Wu Feng to act this way.
Who did he think he was? What was Zhao Jin to him? On what grounds did he think he could make Qi Zheng step aside? Yet Qi Zheng refused to budge, and what could Wu Feng do about it?
Wu Feng never thought that much. He was blindly arrogant and always looked down on others.
To Wu Feng, Qi Zheng was beneath him and completely unqualified to be compared with him. If it weren't for his disdain in competing with Qi Zheng back then, Zhao Jin would never have married into the Qi Family.
Conversely, if he had taken action back then and simply stood in front of Zhao Jin or even the Zhao Family, there would have been no issue with Qi Zheng at all.
It was just like how Zhao Ying'er desperately cried and begged to marry him; if it were Zhao Jin, there would be no surprises either.
Wu Feng was certainly thick-skinned enough and skilled at glorifying himself. His way of thinking was not something an ordinary person could achieve.
However, Qi Zheng ignored his so-called command, and Zhao Jin felt even more disgusted by Wu Feng's shamelessness.
"I have nothing to say to you." Zhao Jin truly had nothing to say to Wu Feng.
The events of her past life happened in a previous existence; she could not seek revenge on the current Wu Feng, nor did she want any connection or entanglement with this version of Wu Feng.
In Zhao Jin's heart, completely ignoring Wu Feng was the best way she could get back at him.
She would live well, better than anyone else. She would be happily married to Qi Zheng, growing old together, allowing everyone to witness her happiness and love with Qi Zheng.
As for Wu Feng? Zhao Jin did not want to know him, nor did she want him to ruin the beautiful moments between her and Qi Zheng.
However, Wu Feng did not grasp Zhao Jin's true feelings. He thought that Zhao Jin was simply unable to speak to him because Qi Zheng was present. The more he looked at Qi Zheng's face, the more impatient he became: "Qi Zheng, don't you have anything else to do? A grown man sticking so closely to Jin is ridiculous! Move aside, hurry up and move aside! Don't block me from talking to Jin Hua; can't you see?"
Wu Feng's words were straightforward, but to Zhao Jin, they were infuriating. "Wu Feng, are you sick? What's wrong with my man sticking to me? I am Qi Zheng's wife; if he doesn't stick to me, should he stick to someone else? Besides, how we interact as a couple is our business. As long as Qi Zheng and I are happy, why does it matter to anyone else? Who are you to stand here and criticize us?"
Zhao Jin had not intended to confront Wu Feng directly. However, his words were too harsh and particularly detestable, causing her anger to boil over as she retorted.
Normally, Zhao Jin's tone had already indicated her dislike for Wu Feng. If Wu Feng had any sense, he should have realized that Zhao Jin did not like him—or perhaps even loathed him.
Yet, Wu Feng could never be categorized as a "normal person."
At this moment, it was no different. Others might think that Zhao Jin was expressing her genuine emotions and attitude, but Wu Feng was convinced that Zhao Jin was deliberately trying to distance herself from him.
Why would she need to avoid him if it weren't because she had feelings for him? Compared to Qi Zheng, the person Zhao Jin truly wanted to marry was actually him!
Holding onto this self-satisfying notion, Wu Feng completely disregarded the anger and disdain in Zhao Jin's eyes. Instead, he felt an even stronger urge to drive Qi Zheng away.
Wu Feng did not argue with Zhao Jin, but kept his eyes fixed on Qi Zheng: "Don't you think you should be more considerate and give me and Jin Teng a place to talk privately?"
Zhao Jin was about to explode with anger. Especially since Wu Feng's tone was full of smugness, clearly hinting at some unspeakable secret between him and her.
He was deliberately trying to sow discord between her and Qi Zheng!
As this thought just surfaced in her mind, Zhao Jin became anxious. She was about to step out from behind Qi Zheng to confront Wu Feng directly, demanding that he clarify his words, when Qi Zheng turned around and pulled her into his embrace.
Qi Zheng could feel Zhao Jin's anger at that moment. Undeniably, he was also quite angry himself. However, before anything else, his first instinct was to soothe Zhao Jin's emotions.
"Don't be angry, my wife." Holding Zhao Jin in his arms, Qi Zheng gently coaxed her.
His indulgent tone and affectionate manner, along with the intimate gestures between Qi Zheng and Zhao Jin, were all like daggers to Wu Feng's eyes.
If Wu Feng could still deceive himself before, insisting that Zhao Jin actually cared for him rather than Qi Zheng, believing that he and Zhao Jin were meant to be together but had simply missed their chance…
Then at this moment, all Wu Feng felt was a deep sense of humiliation and betrayal.
How could Zhao Jin treat him like this? How dare she treat him this way? Clearly, Zhao Ying'er had said that Zhao Jin would marry Qi Zheng due to the pressure of their families' engagement.
Wu Feng believed that Zhao Ying'er was not lying. She liked him so much that she wouldn't lie in front of him.
But at this moment, Zhao Jin was truly disappointing Wu Feng.
Grinding his teeth, Wu Feng couldn't help but clench his fists: "Zhao Jin, is this what you want me to see?"
Both Wu Feng's tone and attitude, along with the content of his words, were too easily misinterpreted. If Qi Zheng had even a slight suspicion about Zhao Jin, it could really spark a family feud.
Zhao Jin was filled with extreme hatred, wishing he could give Wu Feng a good beating.
However, Qi Zheng did not fall into Wu Feng's trap and would not allow Wu Feng to achieve his desires.
What kind of person was Zhao Jin? Qi Zheng had spent enough time with him to understand. Zhao Jin treated him so well and cared deeply for the Qi Family. All the moments of companionship and intimacy, every single event that occurred, were more than enough to demonstrate this.
From the eldest to the youngest, there was not a single person in the Qi Family who disliked Zhao Jin. If Zhao Jin truly had other intentions, it would have been exposed long ago.
Moreover, Qi Zheng could genuinely feel Zhao Jin's affection for him.
Just as he deeply loved Zhao Jin, Zhao Jin was also sincerely invested in him. It was a deep-rooted love that could not be overstated.
Therefore, Wu Feng's schemes were destined to fail. Qi Zheng was not fooled and would never be fooled.
Even more so, in front of Wu Feng, Qi Zheng gently kissed Zhao Jin's cheek and softly comforted the emotionally volatile Zhao Jin: "Wife, you have a baby in your belly! Don't get angry; it's not good for your health."
"What? Zhao Jin, you're pregnant?" It was like a thunderclap! A great humiliation! Wu Feng fell into a state of disbelief and agitation.
How could this be possible? Zhao Jin got pregnant so quickly? Didn't Zhao Jin like him? Why would he have a child with another man?
Wu Feng's reaction was intense, and the hurt was clearly visible on his face. Meanwhile, Zhao Jin finally managed to pull up the corners of his mouth and smiled. "That's right. I'm pregnant! The doctor said I have two babies in my belly." With a tone of pride, Zhao Jin disdainfully glanced at Wu Feng and continued, "So I can't be tired or upset. Some people who have no connection with me should better not appear before me and affect my mood about having a baby."
This time, Wu Feng finally stopped arrogantly believing that he could influence Zhao Jin because Zhao Jin had feelings for him.
At the moment he learned that Zhao Jin was pregnant, Wu Feng had to admit that his relationship with Zhao Jin was truly over.
It was a fact that Wu Feng found hard to accept, yet it was so clear and visible before his eyes that he could not ignore it.
At this moment, Wu Feng wanted to continue to assertively drive Qi Zheng away. However, as his gaze fell on Zhao Jin's not-so-obvious protruding belly, Wu Feng felt a bit dazed.
If possible, he really did not want to acknowledge this fact. But what he felt more at this moment was an unshakable sadness and helplessness.
In Wu Feng's heart, he stubbornly believed that Zhao Jin had wronged him, betrayed him, and let down his feelings!
Yet at the same time, Wu Feng could not help but doubt whether Zhao Jin's actions were a form of revenge for his past indifference.
Because he did not stop her from marrying Qi Zheng, was that why Zhao Jin got pregnant so quickly, just to make him feel bad?
Staring blankly at Zhao Jin, Wu Feng opened his mouth, wanting to seriously ask her something, but he didn't know where to start.
Did he not realize that the misunderstandings between him and Zhao Jin were due to his own mistakes, not hers? If he hadn't been so proud and arrogant, underestimating his feelings for Zhao Jin, their fate would definitely not have developed to this point.
Zhao Jin was supposed to marry him! He had been the one who first liked Zhao Jin, and he had already talked to his parents about it and even sent someone to propose to Zhao Jin's Family!
But in the end, Zhao Jin was still forced to marry Qi Zheng...
Wu Feng had never felt such resentment towards the despicable and shameless actions of Chen Cui and Zhao Ying'er as he did now.
If it weren't for Chen Cui's desire to marry Zhao Ying'er off to him, how could she have schemed against Zhao Jin? How could he and Zhao Jin have been torn apart?
Now looking back at the response that Chen Cui gave him back then, Wu Feng found it utterly ridiculous and particularly ironic.
Chen Cui actually told him that Zhao Jin did not want to marry him but wanted to marry Qi Zheng! Chen Cui even claimed that Zhao Jin herself admitted that the person she liked was Qi Zheng, not him.
The more she thought about it, the more suffocated she felt. Pain was evident in Wu Feng's eyes as he looked at Zhao Jin, his expression one of heartbreak.
Zhao Jin felt a wave of nausea. Even though she didn't deliberately look at Wu Feng, she was still disgusted by the gaze he fixed on her.
Not wanting to waste any more time with Wu Feng, Zhao Jin tugged at Qi Zheng's arm. "Let's go home."
"Okay." Qi Zheng nodded and, without hesitation, planned to take Zhao Jin away.
Given the current situation, he couldn't afford to confront Wu Feng. Under different circumstances, Qi Zheng wouldn't mind exchanging blows with Wu Feng in a one-on-one fight.
"Wu Feng! What are you doing here?" Before Zhao Jin and Qi Zheng could leave, a third person appeared: Zhao Ying'er.
Zhao Ying'er was on her way back to the Wu Family. There was only one road through the village, so it was inevitable that she would run into Zhao Jin and the others.
Upon seeing Wu Feng, Zhao Ying'er was overjoyed. She thought that Wu Feng had come to pick her up, and her previously low spirits lifted instantly.
Originally, Zhao Ying'er had left the Wu Family after a disagreement and had come back to her maternal family seeking help.
However, the timing was off; Grandfather Zhao and the others were too preoccupied to pay her any attention. They didn't even save her lunch and sent her away again.
Reluctantly, Zhao Ying'er had no choice but to return to the Wu Family on her own.
Little did she expect that she wouldn't get far before running into Wu Feng.
Zhao Ying'er couldn't have been happier; she was filled with joy and excitement.
However, just as her happiness surged, it was doused by the cold water thrown on her by Zhao Jin and Qi Zheng, who had not yet left.
Zhao Jin How did she end up here? What happened between her and Wu Feng when they were alone together?
How shameless can Zhao Jin be? She's already married to Qi Zheng, yet she still thinks about Wu Feng? Isn't Zhao Jin pregnant? How can she be so despicable and shameless?
Zhao Ying'er instinctively ignored Qi Zheng's presence, feeling that Zhao Jin was trying to undermine her.
In a way, Zhao Jin and Wu Feng really do make a pair; their arrogant demeanor is exactly the same, which is truly detestable.
“Zhao Jin! Why are you here again? What are you doing clinging to my man?” Without any warning, Zhao Ying'er exploded.
Thus, those who steal from others will inevitably feel guilty. Even though Zhao Jin did nothing wrong, it still provoked Zhao Ying'er's fear and anxiety.
As a result, Zhao Jin, who was completely innocent, faced Zhao Ying'er's accusations and questions. “This is ridiculous.” Having already wasted a lot of time with Wu Feng, Zhao Jin was too lazy to argue further with Zhao Ying'er. She coldly dropped those four words and intended to leave.
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