âEven⦠Even if Yujie really had those feelings, since sheâs never spoken of them, that makes her a child who wonât let us worry. Itâs clearly something that never happened, so how could you force her away based on your imagination!â Mrs. Jiang fumed.
Mr. Jiangâs eyes were bloodshot. âSorry⦠Sorry⦠I⦠I regret it too. If⦠If thereâs a chance to rewind time, Iâ¦â
âStopâ¦â Mrs. Jiang cried. âThereâs no âif⦠Youâve already hurt her. Yujieâs so kind. She only wants us to be well. If others treat her with kindness, sheâd repay them with kindness ten times back. But what did you do to her! What have you done to her!â âMom.â The kitchen door opened suddenly.
Mr. and Mrs. Jiang turned in a panic, only to see Jiang Huaizhou standing by the door with a dark expression. âWhat are you talking about? What did Yujie do to save me?â Jiang Huaizhou stood by the door, looking at them.
The Jiang parents froze, both unable to speak.
They couldnât even find a suitable excuse at this moment.
âTell me, what exactly did Yujie do?â Jiang Huaizhou asked. âIâm actually curious too. How did she find the evidence? I asked her and she said she employed othersâ help, but she refused to tell me the details.
âEvery time I raised this topic, sheâd change the subject, thinking I wonât notice. I didnât press her seeing that she doesnât want to speak of it, and there was bound to be an appropriate time to find out.
âSo, the reason she wouldnât say it, is it because of this sacrifice she made?â
His parents remained silent. Jiang Huaizhou urged, âWhat did she do for me!â
Mrs. Jiang moved her lips. âShe wonât let us say it. Huaizhou, Yujieâs always been concerned about how you see her, so she didnât want to let you know. Can you not⦠not ask anymore? You not knowing anything is the best for her. Otherwise⦠she couldnât face you anymore.â
âItâs to the degree that she canât face me? What did she do? You canât decide whatâs best for her. Sheâs most concerned about how I see her, but what if I wonât change my views no matter what she did? Then whatâs the point of hiding it from me?â
Jiang Huaizhou asked, âIs she going to avoid me forever because of this?ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Conflict played across Mr. Jiangâs face
He gritted his teeth in determination then spoke, âThe one who framed you was Lu Qiyuan. So, the evidenceâs with him.â
âStop talking!â Mrs. Jiang panicked.
This was Jiang Yujieâs instructions, to not let Jiang Huaizhou know no matter what.
Thus, Mrs. Jiang couldnât get it past her teeth.
Itâs a matter of Jiang Yujieâs pride!
So what if Jiang Huaizhou wouldnât change his opinion of Jiang Yujie?
What she cared about was Jiang Huaizhou not knowing about it.
âYujie doesnât want us to say it! Please, think about Yujie! Spare her some dignity, would you?â Mrs. Jiang sobbed.
Mr. Jiangâs lips moved as he felt unsure.
Jiang Huaizhou said gently, âSo she approached Lu Qiyuan? What did she do to get the evidence?
âMom, please, tell me. If you donât say it, Iâll never know what Yujie sacrificed for me. Iâll never know how much I owe Yujie.â