Reborn as a Tough Army Wife-Chapter 662 - 657: Mother and Daughter Put On a Show

Xu He, seeing Luo Zhiming’s attitude, cursed him silently in her heart, but her face remained tenderly composed. She reached out to hold Luo Zhiming’s arm and said, "Zhiming, since you were released, you haven’t written a single letter to me. I’ve been worried about you, afraid that your days in the city weren’t going well, so I asked my mom to come see you with me."

Seeing Xu He say this, Luo Zhiming also felt somewhat guilty. After all, she was still his wife. Since his release, indeed, he hadn’t really taken much care of Xu He, or perhaps he already had the idea of abandoning her.

Had Xu He come and acted towards him just like before, bossing around and scolding, he might have already started to discuss their separation.

But Xu He being so gentle and understanding, it made him feel embarrassed instead.

He looked at Xu He guiltily, scratched his head, and said softly, "I’m fine, very good."

Then, he looked at Xu He and her mother, carrying big and small bags of things. Fearing that Xu He might really stay here, he quickly said, "I think you better go back tomorrow. Everything in the provincial city is expensive, I don’t even have a place to stay, it’s inconvenient."

Xu He didn’t expect Luo Zhiming to ask her to leave so soon. If it had been before, she would have already made a scene, but this time, the situation was different.

She remained silent, but exchanged a glance with Duan Fenghua, signaling that the enemy was hers to handle.

Understanding this, Duan Fenghua’s face darkened, and she began to shout at Luo Zhiming, "Zhiming, what are you saying? My daughter came all the way to the provincial city with a big belly just because she was worried about you. Seeing how you’ve been silent since your release, fearing something happened to you in the city, and you, seeing her, show no pleasure but want to send her away immediately? Do you not care about her, and not even the child in her womb?"

At the mention of the child, Luo Zhiming glanced at Xu He, whose belly was now prominently high, and hesitated.

Seeing this, Duan Fenghua knew that Luo Zhiming still cared about this child, so she pushed her advantage, speaking with layered meaning, "Zhiming, be clear, the child in my daughter’s belly is undoubtedly yours, without any doubt. If you really don’t care, then I won’t force you, and I can take her back right away. When the child is born, I can have the child take the Xu surname, and have nothing to do with your Luo Family. After all, our Xu family lineage is also thriving, I don’t mind."

Duan Fenghua’s words had a pronounced effect on Luo Zhiming.

Because he remembered Fang Xiu and Haohao from the past. Back then, due to his heartless treatment towards Haohao, he ended up not recognizing his own son, who now took the surname Fang and had no relation with the Luo family.

If Xu He’s future child ended up in the same situation, he really would be stuck between a rock and a hard place.

So, he immediately waved his hands at Duan Fenghua, saying, "I didn’t... I didn’t mean that, I was just..." 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Luo Zhiming stumbled over his words, unsure of how to explain.

Seeing Luo Zhiming pressured by Duan Fenghua about enough, Xu He started playing the good person. She first called out, "Mom, stop it, Zhiming has his difficulties too."

Then, she said softly to Luo Zhiming, "Zhiming, I was just thinking, you work so hard every day in the provincial city, you might not even get to eat a good meal. Why not let me stay here for a while to take care of you? I can cook some meals for you every day. After all, you need a place to live alone, and together we can just rent a place, it won’t cost much more."

"This..." Upon hearing this, Luo Zhiming’s initial instinct was to object. After all, he came out here to avoid Xu He.

Seeing his reluctance, Xu He suddenly pursed her lips and forcibly squeezed out a few tears, choking as she spoke to Luo Zhiming, "When I was home, your mother couldn’t stand me, she cursed me every day, I was thinking of dying. If I go back now, I don’t know if I can survive until the day the child is born."

Luo Zhiming, knowing his mother’s temperament and seeing Xu He so aggrieved, also softened his heart. He waved his hand and grasped Xu He’s hand, saying softly, "Don’t say that. Let’s find a place to stay first, then we can talk."

Luo Zhiming looked around and then said, "Shall we stay at the same guesthouse as before?"

Duan Fenghua was about to agree, but Xu He subtly shook her head at her, then said, "No, let’s just go to where you’re staying. My mom will go back tomorrow anyway; we’ll just manage for one night without spending that money."

Xu He’s current intention was to win back Luo Zhiming’s heart, so he would willingly hand over money to her, no matter what, waiting until after the child was born.

Therefore, she wanted to change her previous image, first soothing Luo Zhiming.

Duan Fenghua also knew her daughter’s character, didn’t say much, and just took out a small piece of paper from the bag, handing it to Luo Zhiming, "Here, Zhiming, I’m giving you a phone number. It’s Hehua’s uncle’s; his whole family is in this city. I will go to his house tonight to see his family, and Hehua can go with you to your place."

Honestly, compared to Xu He, Luo Zhiming found Duan Fenghua much more annoying. Hearing that Duan Fenghua would leave first, he was relieved, and immediately took the phone number from her, then ran to a nearby shop to make a call.

After Luo Zhiming walked away, Duan Fenghua said in a slightly annoyed tone to Xu He, "Why are you so gentle and soft with him? It’s clear that he wants to get back with Fang Xiu, and he has even recognized Haohao as his child."

Upon seeing Luo Zhiming walk away, the tears on Xu He’s face disappeared. She looked at Luo Zhiming in the distance, her eyes emitting intense coldness, and said faintly, "Mom, if I were like you, yelling and scolding at the sight of him, he probably would have settled the score with me by now. You said yourself he doesn’t treat me like he used to. I’ve noticed it myself this time."

She paused, then continued, "Moreover, before, he felt he didn’t have a child, and in many situations, he just put up with me. Now, he knows Haohao is his child, and he doesn’t lack children anymore. Do you think he will still accommodate me?"

"What about you..." If Haohao really is Luo Zhiming’s child, Duan Fenghua also worried that even if Xu He stayed here, Luo Zhiming might not treat her as well as before.

Xu He’s lips curled slightly, her face full of mockery as she said, "Don’t worry, whether Haohao is his child or not, I have ways to deny it. I’m sure I can make him believe that the only child of his is the one in my belly."

"Ah." Duan Fenghua had nothing good to say, sighed, and then told Xu He, "Well, daughter, just be careful here. If anything happens, call home. If it’s urgent, you can also call your uncle."