The Sweetness of the Seventies-Chapter 1196 - 1165: No Need to Persuade

Although Aunt Wu said she needed to check, she still left them some dignity, directly placing their belongings and the two of them onto the car, and sent them back to the dormitory building where they originally lived.

At home, Aunt Wu arranged for people to clean up inside and out, waiting for Yuan Hua, the old man, and Xiao Xiao to return home.

Everyone was surprised when Zhu Zhitao moved to the unit’s dormitory, and they all speculated about what had happened.

Cui Ying also found out and came to He Tiantian, whispering, "Tiantian, why did Zhu Zhitao move out of your house? Could it be that his marriage with Yuan Hua is in trouble?"

"It’s not just in trouble, they divorced," He Tiantian answered, not surprised because she already knew the reason.

"What?" Cui Ying was shocked, "Divorced? How did it come to that? Why didn’t you try to persuade them?"

"Why should I persuade?" He Tiantian retorted, "This was Yuan Hua’s own decision, she’s an adult, and if she feels that the unhappiness in her marriage outweighs the happiness, then what’s wrong with getting a divorce?"

"But what about the child?" Cui Ying said, "The child won’t have a complete home anymore."

"Not having a complete home doesn’t mean the parents don’t love their child. Especially now, as Yuan Hua and Zhu Zhitao parted on peaceful terms, and the child has become the only bond. As long as they both treat the child well, it’s much better than living in a life filled with quarrels," He Tiantian explained, "Yuan Hua is more sentimental than most women, and she values love very much, but she can’t change or accept the friction in life brought by her in-laws, and the family’s attitude toward Xiao Xiao, even more so, which is why she divorced."

Cui Ying was taken aback, thought for a moment, and nodded, saying, "When you’re in love, love is everything, but after you get married, there are many other issues."

"Yes," He Tiantian nodded, "so I didn’t advise, there was no need to advise..."

"Hehe, I was wrong," Cui Ying said, "Anyway, Yuan Hua still has you good sisters, she’s still very fortunate."

"Don’t worry, Yuan Hua has passed the age of being content just with an emotional connection," He Tiantian laughed, "Women should live freely, and as for those conventional constraints, there’s no need to take them too seriously."

"You’re right," Cui Ying admired, "By the way, what will you do if Huo Yingjie’s heart changes?"

He Tiantian was momentarily stunned, then gave a bitter smile and said, "I’d be very upset, but if his heart isn’t with me anymore, I wouldn’t cling on, I’d just take care of the child and live my life well. If I meet someone good, I could start a new relationship."

"Haha, you can really let go," Cui Ying laughed, "But I’m afraid Huo Yingjie, that stubborn guy, would never leave you, not for a lifetime, not even for many lifetimes."

"Hehe, that’s good too," He Tiantian laughed, "No need to change partners, save time, enjoy life."

Zhu Zhitao took a few days off.

He needed tranquility now, to be alone and calm. freewёbn૦νeɭ.com

He didn’t want to lock himself in a room and be desolate, but instead roamed around, and after a whole day, he realized that the places he’d been today were all places he’d once visited with Yuan Hua.

Standing at the top of the mountain, Zhu Zhitao covered his face, and finally could not hold back his tears.

Tears are a testament to regret.

At the same time, they are also proof of helplessness.

He had lost Yuan Hua.

From the moment Yuan Hua had suggested a divorce,

Afterward, Zhu Zhitao didn’t think too much anymore and devoted himself wholeheartedly to training.

Since Zhu Zhitao and Yuan Hua had parted amicably, He Tiantian, despite having some dissatisfaction with Zhu Zhitao, knew that it was ultimately a matter between the two of them, and she didn’t say much.

Now, He Tiantian and Zhu Zhitao were merely coach and athlete.

Zhu Zhitao had another identity, that was, Xiao Xiao’s dad.

Half a month later, Zhu Zhitao finally found an opportunity to talk to He Tiantian.

"I am sorry, I’ve let down the blessings you gave before," Zhu Zhitao bowed to He Tiantian, remembering how Tiantian, as a relative of the bride, had blessed him and Yuan Hua at the beginning.

He Tiantian sighed and said, "Actually, it’s your marriage; what others say, good or bad, doesn’t matter. What’s important is how you manage it yourselves. The problems between you and Yuan Hua didn’t arise overnight. The contradictions and quarrels have eroded your relationship. Now that you are divorced, I believe you are a man of integrity. You are still Xiao Xiao’s dad, and we are still friends. If you haven’t been a good husband, then you must strive to be a good father. If you can’t even do that, then there is no saving you."

Zhu Zhitao listened, his heart heavy, and he said with a nod, "I will try my best to be a good father."

"Mm, I heard from Yuan Hua that you spend time with Xiao Xiao on weekends," He Tiantian said, "Although you’re divorced, the child is still yours. You are doing the right thing."

"I was wrong before, it’s just too late for regrets now," Zhu Zhitao said. "I’ll try to make up for it as much as I can. I am responsible for the end of this marriage. It was me always indulging my parents’ unreasonable demands. Yuan Hua is a good woman; she even left me a house, but I don’t want to live there anymore. I’ve rented it out and now live in a dormitory at my place of work."

He Tiantian, a bit puzzled, asked, "Why would you not live in the house and choose to stay in a dormitory instead? Is it for financial reasons?"

Zhu Zhitao shook his head and said, "If I lived in that big house alone, my parents would definitely move in. Them living there wouldn’t be the end; they would probably let my younger brother and his family move in as well. Then it wouldn’t be my house anymore. Plus, my sister is about to come back from abroad. I heard she’s getting a divorce and coming back with her child. Without a place to stay, she would also live in my room. My sister’s temperament is similar to my mother’s, so I have to think more carefully now, I can’t just muddle along like before."

Uh uh······ If only Zhu Zhitao had had this realization earlier, he and Yuan Hua wouldn’t have ended up divorced.

Seeing He Tiantian’s expression, Zhu Zhitao gave a wry smile and said, "I’ve realized it too late······"

"Yes," He Tiantian nodded, "Sometimes giving in is not the solution; you should know where to draw the line. Alright, from now on, you have to be good, Xiao Xiao’s dad."

"I will," said Zhu Zhitao. The location of that apartment was very good, and it brought in five hundred dollars a month, which was more than his salary. He would also need to manage his salary properly and make some investments from now on.

His parents had their pensions and didn’t need him to provide for their daily expenses.

That money eventually went to his younger brother’s family; he couldn’t be foolish like that anymore.

After talking with Zhu Zhitao, He Tiantian became more familiar with Zhu Zhitao again and trained even harder.

Zhu Zhitao also continually provided He Tiantian with plenty of scientific training methods, and she had improved a lot. Her current performance was better than the best international records at the time.

He Tiantian didn’t become arrogant; she worked even harder, perhaps because this was likely her last competition, so she wanted to retire with the best record possible.

At the same time, she hoped her busy life would make it more fulfilling and prevent her from thinking of Huo Yingjie every day.