Chapter 1429 - 1431

Gong Ruini lay curled up in the bed, the protest from her stomach was too loud for her to ignore, she couldn’t just rely on mental suggestion.

Although his wife was under the covers, her outline showed she must be curled up like a shrimp.

Zhao Xuran suddenly pulled the covers back, then scooped up Gong Ruini and headed outside.

"Ah, what are you doing?" Gong Ruini was startled at first; she really didn’t expect someone would dare disturb her sleep.

She especially didn’t expect someone would pick her up so suddenly. Although Zhao Xuran could easily lift her up, Gong Ruini was inherently fearful of such behavior, so Zhao Xuran didn’t do it often.

Especially after she got pregnant, Zhao Xuran basically avoided doing dangerous actions like this.

"I’m taking you out to eat."

"Is it fun to be hungry like this all the time?"

"Didn’t you realize you’re wobbling when you walk?"

"Why are you dieting? You’re pregnant and still dieting, is that good for your health?"

"You’re worried that eating at home would make people talk, so we’ll go eat outside."

Zhao Xuran used to be cautious, taking into account that the other party was an elder. Even if he was unwilling, he didn’t want to cause a fuss.

Especially after the snacks he secretly placed on Gong Ruini’s bedside table slowly disappeared, he wasn’t so conflicted anymore.

But discovering what that woman had said, he became furious.

Gong Ruwen was dragging Cai Meina along, hoping she would go apologize.

Unexpectedly, before convincing mom, Zhao Xuran made a scene, which worried Gong Ruwen.

Cai Meina couldn’t bring herself to apologize, and now Zhao Xuran’s pointed words made her angry.

"Ah, do you see me as a stepmother? I’m her real mother."

"Ni Zi is so hungry she’s become skinny, do you think I don’t feel heartache?"

"I also have no choice."

No choice, listening to Cai Meina’s words, Zhao Xuran chuckled, as if she was truly innocent.

"Ni Zi, you know Aunt Mei Hui got divorced, just before I came to the United States." So, don’t they all think she’s soft-hearted?

Do they really think she’s a soft-hearted person? Even if she was like that before, her heart had long hardened after navigating the business world for so long.

Ah, Aunt Mei Hui got divorced? Gong Ruini was stunned, so was Gong Ruwen.

Although Zhao Xuran hadn’t met her before, he often heard the name from Cai Meina’s chat and occasionally from the Gong Family Siblings.

"Mom, don’t joke around." Gong Ruini stared at Cai Meina for a long time, hoping she was joking.

"Yeah, Mom, at times like this, don’t say anything reckless." Gong Ruwen thought maybe mom didn’t want to apologize, hence saying that.

"I also wish I was joking." Look, their own children find it incredible. "Actually, Mei Hui was confused herself."

"Before the divorce, she was talking about coming to the United States for vacation and buying a house here, then suddenly she got divorced just days later."

There was a third party involved, Gong Ruini’s first thought was this. Otherwise, why suddenly ask for a divorce while planning long-term family arrangements?

After some recollection, Gong Ruini remembered that Mei Hui’s husband was also in business; regardless of the scale, at least their success was due to their joint efforts.

Unexpectedly, now it turned into nothing.

"Less than two days after the divorce, the mistress moved in; and she was about to give birth."

"Ah." Although everyone suspected Mei Hui’s divorce was due to infidelity, they didn’t expect such explosive news.

"Didn’t Aunt Mei Hui make a fuss?" Gong Ruwen was curious, remembering Aunt Mei Hui’s fiery nature in her youth, which helped carve out such a business.

"She did, but what can she do? Her family wasn’t supportive, because they all work in the company and need to see her ex-husband’s face, each of them advised her to give up." Cai Meina had already suggested to Han Meihui not to rely on her family.

The Han Family, they sound like family, but they are people who sway with benefit. Even with this understanding, they thought since Han Meihui was their own daughter and sister, they’d stand by her – but nope, her family sold her out.

My goodness, Gong Ruini’s jaw dropped. Both husband and family united in betrayal, how bitter Aunt Mei Hui must feel; this is not just a simple double blow.

"I once advised Mei Hui to take care of her appearance; she was a campus queen in college, really famous there, many pursued her back then."

"In the end, she chose someone like Zhang Jindong."

"Actually, Mei Hui didn’t fancy Zhang Jindong back then; I thought he was good, spirited."

Cai Meina sighed. "They started a business together, even when Mei Hui was heavily pregnant, she was busy in the store to save on hiring costs."

"After childbirth, she didn’t rest properly, immediately returning to work within days."

"Consistently working without proper rest, neglecting to dress up, alas." If Han Meihui had followed her to stir things up outside.

She might not have become a fairy, but at least she wouldn’t turn into a haggard wife. Even if Zhang Jindong was cheating, would he dare be so brazen?

"When she was pregnant, although not indulging much in food, she gained a lot of weight due to good absorption, looking like a ball before childbirth, and after, too busy with work to exercise – her health failed, and she remained overweight."

Recalling how much her friend sacrificed for a scoundrel husband, Cai Meina felt unpleasant.

"Ni Zi, Zhang Jindong was once exceedingly kind to Mei Hui, she was the most envied girl in our class." Although there were a few dating couples, none were as ostentatious as Han Meihui and Zhang Jindong.

Such few years, those who obstinately insisted on marrying ended their marriage just like that.

Cai Meina felt endless sighs, "Ni Zi, do you understand what your mom means?"

How could Gong Ruini not understand? Even now, she thought Han Meihui was genuinely happy, unexpectedly learning that right after she went abroad, the supposedly happiest Han Meihui got divorced, truly unexpected.

Honestly, Gong Ruini didn’t understand the comparison between her and Han Meihui by Cai Meina.

Was it to imply her marriage was not happy or what? No matter how much Gong Ruini kept telling herself not to be angry.

But there’s simply no way not to be angry, hearing such words as a newlywed soon-to-be mom from her real mother.

Gong Ruwen was also stunned by Cai Meina’s speech, mouth wide open.

At this moment, Gong Ruwen is thinking about how this matter will resolve. Just look at Zhao Xuran, knowing his expression must be incredibly unpleasant right now.