Reborn as a Tough Army Wife-Chapter 802 - 797: Instigation

(Starting tomorrow, I’ll try to update more often. There are about twenty to thirty thousand words left in the main text before it concludes. I’ll try to finish it in the next few days.)

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yunmei felt a sharp pang of resentment, especially when recalling the nostalgic words exchanged between Luo Dashan and Xiutao when they met a few days ago. She wished she could curse Luo Dashan on the spot to death, but she feigned surprise and said, "Really? So how is Xiutao doing now, does Zhiyong know?"

"Zhiyong doesn’t know I’ve already met with Xiutao." Thinking about Luo Zhiyong, Luo Dashan was indeed torn about whether to tell him about Xiutao.

Originally, he thought if Xiutao was living well, seeing her once would fulfill his years-long wish, creating a perfect ending between them. Whether Zhiyong knew or not wouldn’t matter. But seeing Xiutao in her current state, honestly, he wished Luo Zhiyong could forgive Xiutao. Regardless of whether he could help materially, he thought it might relieve Xiutao of a burden.

So, as if seeking someone else’s opinion, he hesitated a moment before looking at Zhou Yunmei and said, "Besides, I didn’t plan to let Zhiyong know about Xiutao’s current situation, and Xiutao herself agrees with this."

Zhou Yunmei noticed Luo Dashan’s hesitation, feeling both happy and sad. Happy that he had such hesitation, which gave her more leverage to persuade Luo Zhiyong to acknowledge Xiutao, but sad that Luo Dashan still placed her and Xiutao in different positions, with her as the wife never fully measuring up to Xiutao.

However, for her purpose, Zhou Yunmei naturally chose the side that favored her interests. She quickly said, "Why, who wouldn’t want to meet their own biological son?"

Luo Dashan sighed at these words, eyes full of distress, "Xiutao isn’t doing well now and probably feels she can’t face Zhiyong. Thinking about the past, she feels guilty, and I don’t want to force her."

"I think the worse Xiutao’s situation is, the more they should meet." Zhou Yunmei sneered inwardly, yet outwardly encouraged, saying, "Think about it, what son wouldn’t want to know about his biological mother’s condition? Besides, didn’t you say Xiutao has always felt guilty? Let Zhiyong see her guilt; maybe he’ll forgive her, and they can reunite as mother and son."

Honestly, Luo Dashan never expected such words from Zhou Yunmei. Though he felt she had changed somewhat since coming back, having lived with her for so many years, he understood her nature. Listening to her advocating for Luo Zhiyong and Xiutao to reunite, he was truly stunned, "Yunmei, you..."

"What about me?" Zhou Yunmei feigned innocence, deliberately widening her eyes and looking at Luo Dashan with a straightforward expression.

Luo Dashan, always one to speak plainly, honestly expressed his thoughts, "Nothing, just thinking this doesn’t sound like typical words from you. Aren’t you afraid that once Zhiyong acknowledges Xiutao, he’ll..."

Zhou Yunmei sighed helplessly, "Sigh, of course, I’m worried, but worrying doesn’t prevent things from happening. Besides, you see, Zhiyong and Pingying have yet to forgive me. I’ve been thinking of ways to earn their forgiveness so they won’t treat me as an enemy. This is my way of atoning to them."

Having said this, Zhou Yunmei worried Luo Dashan wouldn’t believe her easily and added, "Dashan, after what happened with Xu He, I’ve truly seen the light. In life, we must be good-hearted and do good things, or we’ll face consequences eventually. I’m not young anymore and lack capabilities. In my old age, I hoped to rely on the kids, so what else can I do?"

"Yunmei, if you had thought this way earlier, our family wouldn’t be like this." Touched by Zhou Yunmei’s heartfelt words, Luo Dashan rarely reached out to hold her hand and advised, "But it’s good you’ve repented. Let’s live well from now on, and Zhiyong and the others will see it for themselves."

"Yes, I know." Internally, Zhou Yunmei smirked; at this point, she no longer hoped for such things. As long as she got the money, even Luo Dashan wasn’t that important to her anymore. So she steered the conversation directly to the point, "Let’s arrange a time for Zhiyong to come over and talk about his biological mother."

Luo Dashan was quickly swayed by Zhou Yunmei’s words and readily agreed, "Alright, I’ll call him tomorrow to come over, then find a day for them to meet."

At the same time, since Fang Pingying had confirmed that Xiutao was her biological mother, she felt it necessary to also talk to Luo Zhiyong about it. As for Zhiyong’s decision, she would leave it up to him.

That evening, after dinner and coaxing the little ones to sleep, Fang Pingying entered the bedroom and comfortably soaked in the fish tank in the bathroom, pondering how to talk to Luo Zhiyong about Xiutao’s matter.

Just as she was thinking with her eyes closed, she heard the bathroom door creak open, and into view came Luo Zhiyong, shirtless.

Luo Zhiyong wore only sports shorts on his lower half. Due to long-term training, he maintained a great physique; any extra would be too bulky, while any less would appear thin. His fit and balanced upper body muscles surely caught attention. Even as a long-term couple, Fang Pingying blushed slightly at the sight.

She glanced at him shyly, speaking softly, "I’m bathing; what are you up to coming in here?" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Clearly prepared, Luo Zhiyong winked at Fang Pingying, approaching the bathtub, sitting beside it, and naturally resting his hands on her shoulders, speaking in a deeply seductive voice near her ear, "Wife, I finished my shower."

The dark, husky voice made Fang Pingying instantly know what this man wanted. Although it made her body slightly weak at that moment, she remembered having something important to discuss and gently pushed his head away with a smile, "Don’t fool around; there’s something important I need to tell you today."

By this time, Luo Zhiyong’s hands, initially on her shoulders, were slowly moving downward, indifferently saying, "Can’t I listen while doing this?"

Fang Pingying chuckled, holding his mischievous hands firmly, "Behave; this is serious business."

Luo Zhiyong lowered his head, kissed her forehead, his hands still moving, eyes intently watching her as he asked, "Aren’t we doing serious business now?"

"Hmm..." Years of marriage made them familiar with each other’s bodies, and soon Fang Pingying was nearly swayed by his mischievous hands. However, she ultimately regained her composure, grabbing his hands to prevent further mischief, and bluntly said, "A few days ago, I had someone look into your biological mother. I found her."