TRANSMIGRATED TO THE 80S TO BECOME STEPMOTHERS FOR FIVE HIGHER-UPS

Chapter 222: Who Is Mother Xiao Wu?

Mu Xue was stunned. “I don't scare them. I didn't say I wanted to marry you either. They misunderstood.”.

Shao Qihai frowned. “So why did you find the kids and say these things? Are they children and they? will ?misunderstand.”

“I don't want to!” Mu Xue's eyes were red. “I only heard the villagers gossip about you living off a woman and being useless. Ji Buwang comes knocking on your door, but you dare not say anything and you even wash your clothes every day. Those words were truly horrible. I'm angry and worried about you. That's why I said a word or two to the kids.”

When Shao Qihai heard Mu Xue's words, his expression slightly changed. He took a deep breath and held it. “I don't mind, so you don't have to mind either, Mu Xue. Don't say anything to the kids anymore. It is not easy for us to repair our relationship. I don't want it ruined.”

Tears fell from Mu Xue's eyes when she heard this. “I never wanted to destroy your relationship. I just... My heart hurts for you.”

After saying that, he covered his face and ran away.

Shao Qihai frowned as he watched her leave. He would say something when he stopped, then turn around to leave with a frown. Suddenly, he crashed into Li Fang, who was standing behind the house.

When Li Fang saw Shao Qihai, he immediately turned around and left. Shao Qihai reacted and quickly chased after him. "Li Fang, wait. Don't misunderstand me. Don't say anything to Jingzhe..”

However, before he could catch up, Li Fang disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Li Fang was already a mature peddler. Sometimes, he went to places that did not allow someone to set up stalls. When people chased after him, he would carry a large bag of stuff and run fast. He had long practiced hiding from people and increasing his speed. In fact, he had already saved up quite a lot and was preparing to open a shop. Therefore, even Shao Qihai was unable to follow him.

Shao Qihai knew that things would not look good for him if he did not chase after him. He quickly went to look for Mu Jingzhe, wanting to explain things to her clearly so that she would not misunderstand and their already bad relationship would not deteriorate.

However, Shao Qihai could not find it anywhere. When he returned home and saw Mu Jingzhe, he knew that he was a step late.

He's correct. Mu Jingzhe had heard from Li Fang that Shao Qihai and Mu Xue had arranged a secret meeting. Moreover, Mu Xue even felt 'heartache' for Shao Qihai. Quoting Li Fang:

“That shameless duo. He even felt hurt for her. Pffts. I really heard that. Jingzhe, you should know!”

Thanks to Li Fang's words, coupled with the five children telling him what Mu Xue had told them, he knew what was going on.

He had observed during this period of time and found no signs of reconciliation between Mu Xue and Shao Qihai. He thought his plan had failed prematurely, but to his surprise, there was a silver lining. Mu Jingzhe quickly accepted it and was not even as angry as Li Fang.

After seeing Shao Qihai return and saying that he wanted to explain, Mu Jingzhe nodded. “Alright, I also want to tell you something.”

When the two of them were alone, Mu Jingzhe went straight to the point. “Shao Qihai, my attitude has not changed. I told you we should get divorced. Now that the situation has developed to this point, why don't you divorce me first? It will be good for you and Mu Xue, because you will not let Mu Xue suffer or feel heartache for you and come looking for children.

"Don't worry. I love Little Bei and the other kids. I can take care of them after the divorce. I'm not trying to snatch your kids. They will remain your children. I'll just keep them.”

Mu Jingzhe patted his chest. He finally found an opportunity to reveal his ultimate goal. It was impossible for him to actually snatch Shao Qihai's children, but at least he could take care of them, right?

Shao Qihai covered his face helplessly. He wanted to explain, but he had already determined what was going on and even said something like this.

“Mu Jingzhe, this is the third time I have seen Mu Xue since I returned. I went to look for him just to stop him from interfering in our family affairs and looking for Little Bei and the others. You can't take Li Fang's words seriously because he didn't hear them all.

“I really don't have a plan. Don't mention divorce anymore. ” She was scared out of her wits after hearing about the divorce.

"But it's meaningless for us not to get divorced and waste time with each other like this." Mu Jingzhe felt extremely helpless. “Listen, it's been a while since you came back. Do you think we fit in? I don't think we. ”

“Then... That means we have nothing in common.”? Also, neither of us was meant to be.

“Because you hate me from the bottom of your heart and have branded me as Mu Xue's man. In your heart, I belong to Mu Xue. You hate me and just think about getting divorced, but is this fair to me?

Shao Qihai's expression darkened. “I admit that I married you because of circumstances, but don't forget that you and your mother forced me to marry you.

“You were the one who forced me to get married back then. Now that I've married you, you've decided that you don't want this anymore and forced me to divorce without giving me a chance at all. It's not fair to me either, is it? Ji Buwang said that you can't leave him after playing him, so how can you leave me after playing me?”

Mu Jingzhe's eyelids twitched upon hearing this. He had not expected Shao Qihai to use this term as well.

However, he could not retaliate as this was indeed what the real Mu Jingzhe had done.

"I'm sorry. I did make a mistake back then, so now that I realize my mistake, I want to set you free.”.

“But I don't want my freedom. I just want to live with you.” Shao Qihai bowed and looked at Mu Jingzhe. “Jingzhe, Mu Xue and I have really ended things a long time ago. It was over when I brought Xiao Wu back. He gave up on me at that moment. It has been impossible for us to be together since then. Otherwise, we won't let this drag on for so long. Xiao Wu is already very big now.”

Mu Jingzhe, who had read the book, naturally knew that it was all because of Xiao Wu. The relationship between Shao Qihai and Mu Xue had lasted a long time before it ended.

He's very troubled. Just as he was about to say something, Shao Qihai stopped him with the words 'You can't leave me after playing me'.

Mu Jingzhe paused for a moment. “Oh true. I have a question that really makes me curious.”

"What?"

"Who is Xiao Wu's mother?" Xiao Wu was curious to know about his mother before. Mu Jingzhe was actually quite curious as well. In the past, he had thought that he had no one to ask, but now that Shao Qihai was back alive, he couldn't help but ask him.

Shao Qihai paused for a moment. "Why do you suddenly want to know this?"

“Because I'm curious. Xiao Wu was also curious before. Why don't you marry Xiao Wu's mother? Who her? Did you fool Mu Xue when you were dating her?

Shao Qihai: "No ..."

She looked at Mu Jingzhe's curious expression and said helplessly, "Mother Xiao Wu is dead, so don't ask."

“Even if he is dead, Xiao Wu can go and pay his respects. It would be unfair for Xiao Wu if you didn't tell him. She doesn't even know who her birth mother is.”

"No problem. He's the luckiest person because he met you.”

Mu Jingzhe: "So, are you determined not to say it?"

“Mm..”

Mu Jingzhe was mentally prepared and knew that he might not tell her. After all, even after Mu Xue had made a huge commotion, she had not said anything back then. Therefore, even though he was disappointed, he could only accept it helplessly.

After Mu Jingzhe left, the depths of Shao Qihai's eyes were filled with complicated emotions.