Rebirth: Solely Cherished by the Devoted Commander
Chapter 164 Pedal

Chapter 164: Chapter 164 Pedal

Zhao Yingjun grabbed her: "Don’t go! It’s all my fault, I couldn’t protect you..."

But Su Miao wouldn’t listen at all. She suddenly pushed him away, tears streaming down her face, she sobbed, "Let’s just leave it like this! Don’t harm me anymore. The nicer you are to me, the more aunt wants to ruin me! I’m so foolish, insisting on..." After she finished speaking, she turned and walked out without looking back.

Zhao Yingjun stood there, stunned by her ambiguous words before she left. What did she mean by this? Insisting on me... Could it be she has feelings for me?

Su Miao’s beautiful face, her soft figure, such a woman’s admiration made Zhao Yingjun feel on cloud nine.

It wasn’t until Su Minjian came in calling out a few times that Zhao Yingjun snapped back to reality.

"Brother!" He felt embarrassed, yet there was an elusive sense of pride in his heart.

"What are you thinking about?"

"Nothing, I’m just thinking that we’re leaving tomorrow, hoping my child doesn’t catch a cold, also worrying about my wife’s health."

"This time you’re really in for it! Oh, remember to wear extra clothes. I’ll bring two small quilts for you." Su Minjian had built up some camaraderie with him while looking for the child together recently. He handed Zhao Yingjun a cigarette and lit one for himself, seemingly having something to say but unable to start.

Then Zhao Yingjun said, "Brother, is there something you need to say? Just say it, no need to hold back given our relationship."

"Well, what I want to talk about is Miao Miao’s matter."

Zhao Yingjun felt a pang in his heart: "What’s the matter?"

"Your wife’s attitude towards her, you’ve seen it. This time the child got lost and the situation has become too big. Now there are already some gossip in the village. This is not good. I also don’t want her to stay in the village, but with so many people spreading rumors that she was the one who lost the child, it’s not good. I’m thinking maybe she should go away for a while. But you know, our family has stayed in the countryside our whole lives, how do we handle this!"

Zhao Yingjun was ecstatic; since Su Miao has feelings for him, having her by his side wouldn’t be a bad thing.

He said, "Since niece has such a thought, I’ll go back and ask our boss. I’ve heard that some good units are hiring temporary workers recently."

"Hmm, but your wife and my daughter are always fighting, I’m afraid it won’t work. She wouldn’t agree."

Su Minjian was also feeling dejected, having been strong all his life yet never having begged anyone before. Saying this was embarrassing, but seeing his daughter crying and then being chased out by his sister left her aggrieved.

Ding Qiuyue told Su Minjian their daughter must not stay in the village: "With such ugly rumors spreading, how can she find a partner? It’s better for her to leave for a while and then come back. Your sister bullies your daughter, I can’t say much. But since Su Miao isn’t married, I’m afraid people will gossip in the village, what if she can’t take it?"

After listening to his wife, Su Minjian came over seeking help.

Zhao Yingjun said: "Don’t worry, brother. I’ll arrange for her to stay in our company dormitory. Although I can’t be considered someone with great abilities, arranging a job should be no problem."

Zhao Yingjun had never liked countryside people, and hadn’t interacted with them before. Otherwise, the other time Su Miao wouldn’t have begged Gu Junming to help arrange for a job. This time Zhao Yingjun volunteered to propose, and he arranged good jobs.

Su Minjian suppressed his inner excitement, awkwardly saying, "How could this be good, it’s already troubling you, this time it was all because of my daughter’s mistake..."

"This wasn’t Su Miao’s fault, it was my wife who was unreasonable. Both were at fault, how can you just blame your daughter? Moreover, when my son got lost, you also exerted yourself, we are a family, if not help her who to help? Just don’t tell Xiu’er about this, I’m afraid she’d not understand and stir trouble, anyway they won’t be living together, if she doesn’t see, she won’t think more."

Su Minjian said, "I understand, we’ll keep it quiet. Her temper isn’t good, you bear with her. Actually, she wasn’t like this before. Perhaps it’s due to losing the child recently, she’s stressed."

These two were, of course, talking about Su Jinxiu.

"Don’t worry, I’ll call the village committee, once the notification is received, it’s settled."

Su Minjian continuously agreed, relieved after arranging his daughter’s job situation. As he went out, he let out a long breath of relief. Ding Qiuyue was just taking out a cabbage from the cellar, seeing her husband’s expression, she hurriedly asked: "How is it?"

Su Minjian whispered to her.

Ding Qiuyue was so excited she almost fainted, it’s done!

Zhao Yingjun really is good!

What he can arrange is naturally excellent places, not where ordinary people can go! Like departments of public security, banks, taxation authorities, even as temporary work is fine. If my daughter can become a city person, the marriage prospects would be easily dealt with!

Meanwhile, Su Miao stood by the window, a smile on her lips. She understood the reason Zhao Yingjun agreed to arrange a job for her wasn’t just her father’s pleading but more due to her earlier display of weakness and ambiguous confession. Are men always so confident? Thinking that if you act this way, I like you?

I must stand out, Zhao Yingjun is nothing, just a stepping stone, I will use him to find someone better, wait and see.

As for Su Jinxiu, she didn’t regard her at all.

On the last evening that Zhao Yingjun and his wife were staying here, Ding Qiuyue made a big dinner, being extremely enthusiastic, even helped amuse the child, showing great flattery in her demeanor.

Su Miao claimed she was tired and uncomfortable, so simply stayed out. Su Jinxiu was quite pleased, thinking to herself, this wretch finally got sensible, doesn’t dare flaunt in front of my husband, still afraid I’d expose her am I?

Little did she know Su Miao didn’t want to cause any trouble before leaving, making Zhao Yingjun change his mind.

Zhao Yingjun, Su Minjian, and Ding Qiuyue naturally wouldn’t speak of it. A pleasant meal was had.

Early the next day, they took the child and left. Su Minjian had a matter in the village committee, so didn’t see them off.

Before departing, Su Miao came out too, Su Jinxiu ignored her.

Su Miao stood at a distance, wearing a pink cotton jacket, blue pants below, a snow-white scarf wrapped around her neck, her eyes tenderly glanced at Zhao Yingjun. She said nothing, just slightly nodded at Zhao Yingjun, then turned and went back inside.

Ding Qiuyue sighed, "This girl, she’s feeling shy, Xiu’er, don’t be angry, I’ll speak to her later."

"It’s okay, sister-in-law, but nowadays Miao Miao isn’t young anymore, it’s better to find someone and get married. Otherwise, staying at home too long, trouble is bound to arise." Su Jinxiu’s mouth was sharp enough to offer no face at all.