Xue Mingyuan and Shi Yu stared at each other, not daring to speak. Hadn’t it just been a moment ago? How had the atmosphere turned tense again? Ning Yu, Xu Yize, and Lin Momo really didn’t get along.
Maybe they should just keep quiet.
The situation was quite intimidating.
Su Yuan, who was usually cold and rarely smiled, suddenly seemed to have her laughter acupoint pressed when she heard Ning Yu’s words. The corners of her lips curved upward, pushing the situation to its climax.
Just when everyone thought another iconic scene was about to unfold, it wasn’t over yet…
Xiao Zhang delivered the final blow: “I specifically reminded him last night to get up early to cook and take the child to school. How could he forget?”
With that one sentence, Lin Momo was thrown into an awkward position.
If the child’s mother had said so, what was the point of her defending Xiao Wang earlier?
Instantly, she felt a mix of regret and embarrassment.
Seeing Lin Momo’s expression, Xu Yize became even more convinced that Ning Yu’s earlier words had upset her. He openly glanced at Lin Momo several times.
Their eyes met, and once again, they exchanged meaningful looks.
The live chat was about to explode!
“Damn, they’re definitely dating. Look how anxious Xu Yize is!”
“It’s just CP hype. Some actresses shouldn’t think they can marry into a wealthy family just by hyping a relationship with the young master.”
“Yeah, yeah, you’re the young master, and no one is good enough for you, right? I don’t know why some people love bragging about their idol’s family background—it’s not like you’re the one with all that money!”
“The Ze-Mo CP is real! I’m totally obsessed!”
“Get lost, you two jerks! How dare you date during your career’s peak, and so openly at that! You don’t care about your solo fans at all! I’m unfollowing. Xu Yize, I hope you flop hard!”
The live chat was ablaze with arguments, while the netizens watching the drama enjoyed every moment. They loved seeing solo fans and CP fans clash—let the fight begin!
Although Ning Yu didn’t know exactly what was happening, seeing the two of them exchanging glances told her trouble was brewing.
Serves you right for not being discreet. Getting criticized is what you deserve.
Still, there was no doubt Lin Momo would bear the brunt of the criticism. But in the end, what did it have to do with her?
Ning Yu’s focus remained on Xiao Zhang. Just like with Su Yuan before, her instinct as a woman made her sympathize with Xiao Zhang, while she couldn’t muster any goodwill toward Xiao Wang.
Now that Yuan Yuan had gone to school, Xiao Wang was still asleep. Everyone’s expressions at the scene were far from pleasant.
How could he sleep so much…
We’re still filming a show, buddy.
Taking advantage of the moment, Ning Yu finally shifted into her serious mode.
She looked at Xiao Zhang and asked gently, “You had a job before you got married, right? Yesterday, when I was in your room, I saw a trophy on the table. It seemed to be for some project.”
Although Xiao Zhang was puzzled by Ning Yu’s question, she answered honestly, “Yes, I had a job before. I decided to resign after getting pregnant so I could focus on raising the child at home.”
Ning Yu thought to herself, how convenient—it was exactly as she had imagined. Things would proceed more smoothly now.
Ning Yu spoke candidly, “To be honest, given your husband’s attitude, I don’t have much hope for him. My suggestion is for you to return to the workforce next year. If you’ve won awards, it means you’re capable. Yuan Yuan will be starting elementary school, and your son will be ready for kindergarten by then.”Ning Yu said something that shocked everyone. No one expected that Ning Yu would say Xiao Wang was incompetent right in front of Xiao Zhang.
Ignoring everyone’s confusion, Ning Yu continued, “There are plenty of places nowadays that offer temporary childcare services, so there’s no need to worry about the kids being unattended. Spending more time with them on weekends after work is perfectly fine. As for other suggestions, let’s not pay them any mind—they’re simply unrealistic.”
Everyone knew exactly what those “other suggestions” were.
It was divorce.
Divorce was completely unrealistic. Both children were precious, and Xiao Zhang certainly couldn’t bear to part with them.
Something Ning Yu said seemed to strike a chord with Xiao Zhang, whose voice grew choked with emotion. “It’s not that I haven’t thought about returning to the workforce, but my family believes I should spend more time with the children. I understand what you mean—returning to work would give me more say in various matters, and I’d have my own income instead of relying on others. Life would be more comfortable too.”
“But the children will start school after this summer and autumn pass. If you have this idea, you should act on it. You’re still young, and you were so capable before. You shouldn’t be stuck at home as a housewife. Life is your own, and your family’s opinions are just that—opinions. If you feel it’s a matter of pride, try communicating more with them.”
Ning Yu remained gentle and patient throughout. Seeing Xiao Zhang cry, she even took a tissue to wipe her tears. “I know you’ve been working very, very hard, but no matter how tough it gets, you must leave room for yourself. Even if the children come first right now, you can’t forget about yourself.”
Bullet Comments:
“Wow… Ning Yu spoke so well. Her conversation with Xiao Zhang was truly eye-opening for me. It suddenly occurred to me—someone so outstanding in the workplace returning home to be a housewife is such a waste.”
“Exactly. I have some connections, and I heard Xiao Zhang and Xiao Wang used to work at the same company, with Xiao Zhang even holding a higher position than Xiao Wang… Hearing this really made me sigh. She doesn’t seem to be doing well now, yet she feels powerless. It seems many people are in this situation. Are you really content with it, Xiao Zhang?”
“This is exactly what I wanted to see. Ning Yu did the right thing by encouraging Xiao Zhang to return to work. Sometimes, you can’t always listen to your family’s opinions—you’re the one living your life.”
“Right. Nowadays, there are after-school programs and meal services, so there’s no need to worry too much. My child attends an after-school program, and I see how happily they play with the teachers. Spending more time with your child on weekends is perfectly fine.”
The bullet comments were unusually harmonious, with everyone sharing their suggestions.
It seemed like a bright path lay ahead.
Then Lin Momo spoke again.
“You could ask the grandparents to help take care of the children. That’s also a feasible option—they’d only need to pick them up and drop them off, so it wouldn’t be too tiring.”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhang immediately pulled out a tissue to wipe her nose, unsure how to respond.
Truth be told, her relationship with Xiao Wang’s parents was just average. Moreover, living with in-laws could easily lead to conflicts. As for her own parents, she was even less willing—they should be enjoying their lives now. Why drag them over to take care of the kids?
Lin Momo’s question was a good one, and the entire room fell silent.
Bullet Comments:
“Is it possible that not everyone wants to live with their in-laws? It can be really troublesome.””Guess why Xiao Zhang doesn’t bring his parents over to take care of the child. Could you think a little before asking questions? We’re already considering after-school care and meal services, and you’re still asking if we can bring the parents from the countryside over. I’m really speechless…”