Wealthy Beauty in the 60s-Chapter 196 - 195: Shameless

"It’s just a temporary engagement, hey, anyway you should know that the family will never harm you. What are we doing all this for, if not for you? In the future, won’t everything in the family be yours?"

Xia Xiao watched Gu Weiguo and his mother walk further and further away until they were out of sight, then she slowly emerged from the train station.

By this time, Xia Xiao had already entered her private space, changed her appearance, and come out again. She had intended to leave, but after consideration, she decided to stop by the Zhao family’s home. Without setting eyes on the Zhao household, Xia Xiao’s heart would not be at ease.

When Xia Xiao arrived at the Zhao family’s home, Guan Mingli was holding her stomach and complaining with a sense of grievance that Zhao Xiang’s gaze upon it was somewhat frightening. She expressed her concerns about Zhao Xiang and Zhao Yan staying in the house. She felt very uneasy about it.

Mr. Zhao remained silent, while Mrs. Zhao didn’t know what to say at the moment. Zhao Daguo declared, "I’m going right now to the factory to find Xia Jianguo."

Mr. Zhao said, "Make sure Xiangzi and Yanzi don’t see this."

Mrs. Zhao nodded in agreement and turned to Guan Mingli, speaking, "I know you’re worried that Xiangzi and Yanzi might accidentally bump into your stomach, but you’ve only just become pregnant. We can’t just chase Xiangzi and Yanzi out, especially when they also bear the Zhao surname and we’ve watched them grow up."

Guan Mingli obediently nodded her head. She was well aware that they couldn’t just oust Zhao Xiang and Zhao Yan immediately. If they didn’t have their sights set on the Zhao family’s property, then fine, but if they did, then Guan Mingli would be most dissatisfied. This property was meant for her children, and she was not willing to share it with Zhao Xiang.

Xia Xiao followed Zhao Daguo out, not expecting that they were actually eyeing the housing allocated by Xia Jianguo’s factory, honestly getting their hopes up.

By the time Zhao Daguo reached the factory, there was already a commotion starting, and the shrill voice of Zhao Xiaolan could be heard from afar.

Xia Jianguo frowned and said, "Zhao Xiaolan, what’s the matter with you, let go of Xiao Zhang right now."

"Xiao Zhang—how affectionate. Xia Jianguo, you, a veteran craftsman of the factory, have a young girl serving you, aren’t you ashamed?" Zhao Xiaolan had turned red with jealousy, and everything she said was unpleasant to hear.

Xia Jianguo retorted furiously, "Xiao Zhang is just bringing me my meal, what business is it of yours?"

The young woman known as Xiao Zhang tearfully said, "I saw Master Xia hadn’t eaten, so I saved a portion for him, then Sister Zhao came over and attacked me."

"What do you mean ’saved a portion’? How many times have you saved a portion? You little fairy, don’t think I don’t know your little schemes. It’s Xia Jianguo you’re after, isn’t it? All that secrecy for what?" Zhao Xiaolan seethed with hatred, feeling the urge to charge forward and claw at the woman’s face.

Suddenly, an older woman rushed over and started fighting with Zhao Xiaolan, spitting, "Pah, you’re the lowlife! Zhao Xiaolan, you’re already divorced from Xia Jianguo, and you’ve remarried. Why are you still bothering him, old hussy, so shameless!"

Those around tried to intervene, but most were there to watch the drama unfold. The situation between Zhao Xiaolan and Xia Jianguo was known by everyone in the factory. This family, who nearly all worked at the furniture factory and were well-acquainted with each other, suddenly became divided, and those who knew the reason found Zhao Xiaolan excessive, and Xia Jianguo weak.

But nevertheless, although Xia Jianguo was older, there were still some single women who found him appealing, which ignited Zhao Xiaolan’s dissatisfaction and jealousy, causing her to make a scene more than once.

"Mind your own business!" retorted an infuriated Zhao Xiaolan, her strength now greater from regular work.

"It becomes my business when you insult my niece. Xia Jianguo is a good man with solid skills. Many people are interested in him since you don’t want him. So many people have approached Xia Jianguo and you’ve caused trouble for them. I’m thinking of matching my niece with Xia Jianguo. What’s wrong with that?"

The old woman was fierce, startling Xia Xiao considerably and even Zhao Daguo was taken aback, only managing to pull Zhao Xiaolan away after a moment.

When factory leadership caught wind of the commotion, Zhao Xiang and Zhao Yan also heard of the news and hurried over, but neither of them was keen on Xia Jianguo remarrying.

Seeing Zhao Daguo accompanying Zhao Xiang and Zhao Yan, Zhao Xiaolan felt emboldened and turned to the older woman saying, "Shameless, with all the young men around, why aim for an old man with children and step into the role of a stepmother?"

"Pah! Haven’t you changed the two children’s surname to Zhao and even listed them under your maternal uncle’s name? What’s wrong if my young niece wishes to be with Xia Jianguo and have a good life with him? Since you’re remarried, just behave yourself; don’t covet what’s in someone else’s pot while eating from your own."

"Enough, this is disgraceful!" the factory leader frowned and said, "Zhao Xiaolan, how many times have you caused trouble this month?"

"Yeah, I think she’s sick," the old woman muttered, then fell silent when the factory leader glared at her.

"Leader, I..." Zhao Xiaolan started, only to be interrupted, "I don’t want to hear your explanations. If you keep this up, you’ll no longer be welcome in this factory."

Zhao Xiaolan instantly felt aggrieved, "Leader, why don’t you blame Xia Jianguo and Zhang Yun? They’re the shameless ones."

"I’d say you’re the shameless one. Xia Jianguo is single, my niece is single, so what’s wrong with them making a match? But you, you’re already remarried, yet you keep hovering around Xia Jianguo. Zhao Xiaolan, you truly have no shame. If you still cared for Xia Jianguo, why did you leave in the first place? There’s no pill for regret in this world."

Zhao Xiaolan’s face turned red with rage, and tears streamed from her eyes as she looked pitifully bullied, a far cry from her earlier fierce demeanor.

"Leader, I’m sorry, it’s my fault," Xia Jianguo apologized, feeling very regretful himself.

The factory leader, who had long been displeased with Zhao Xiaolan, now heard the factory’s women’s director speak up, "Xia Jianguo, it’s about time you settle down. Zhang Yun is a good match. If you have no objections, let our factory arrange it for you."

"This won’t do, she’s as young as my daughter, absolutely not..." Xia Jianguo had no intention of remarrying, especially not to someone as young as his daughter, and he was against the idea.

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