Eighties Sweetheart Wife
Chapter 237: Not Lacking in Great Love but in Minor Virtues_1

Chapter 237: Chapter 237: Not Lacking in Great Love but in Minor Virtues_1

Song Yunuan actually didn’t care much.

But with Grandpa Hu protecting her like this, she felt a warm sensation in her heart, even if her initial attitude was one of using others, now she truly felt that Grandpa Hu was like a real grandfather to her.

If he’s like a real grandfather, then there’s no need for thanks.

Yet Song Yunuan still teared up and said, "Actually, I should have gone to see them after arriving in the provincial city, but they wouldn’t allow it, and many people are unaware of our relationship.

I’m aware of it though, and I have to admit, Qin Siqi really had a hard life in the countryside, while I lived the good life in the provincial city for seventeen years.

Comparing the two, even if I am innocent, I am still the beneficiary, so I said nothing and just listened to them.

The grace of raising a child is greater than heaven, let alone the fact that I was raised so well, I am bound by both emotion and reason to repay that favor."

Yet on the day of our exchange, Uncle Qin and his family said for Siqi’s sake to pretend nothing ever happened, that from now on we would cut ties and not to mention it ever again, and the Lu family immediately annulled the engagement as well.

Then I also had a hard time in Erdao River Village for a few days, unable to make sense of many things, but after comparing my situation to Chu Xiaocao’s, I thought this arrangement was pretty good.

Uncle Qin and his family made themselves clear; it’s right for them to compensate Qin Siqi properly.

So, even though I came to the provincial city, I haven’t gone to visit them because I don’t want to upset Siqi.

I also thought that later, when things quieted down, I would go and visit them..."

Song Yunuan’s words were undoubtedly heartfelt and sincere.

It’s said life is like a play, but she wasn’t always acting.

That was also her attitude.

People tend to admire those who are affectionate, righteous, and grateful.

Old Mr. Hu and Old Mr. Lin were no different.

Despite the mistake, each returned to their homes and mothers; still, seventeen years of affection isn’t easily forgotten.

As Song Yunuan herself said, she was well taken care of and indeed reaped the benefits.

That’s everyone’s first impression.

But when Song Yunuan spoke like this, Old Mr. Hu and Old Mr. Lin each insisted otherwise.

"You, child, are just too kind-hearted. The Qin family and Lu family are worried you’ll take advantage, they would shout it from the rooftops if they could."

"Isn’t today’s meeting because of this? They’re still worried about you implicating them."

"Since they’ve made it so clear, you really don’t need to take the nurturing grace to heart."

"Exactly, Little Nuan, whether they raised you in wealth or poverty, it wasn’t intentional on your family’s part. It’s said that no golden or silver nest is as good as your own dog’s nest, no place is better than your own home."

"Now that everything’s been laid out in the open, just live your own life from now on."

The two of them rattled on.

All were persuading Song Yunuan not to take it to heart, to just act as if she didn’t know the Qin family.

Because Qin Siqi certainly didn’t want her to go; why should she go there and make herself unwelcome?

Song Yunuan obediently agreed.

Deputy County Mayor Zhao saw them talking in the lobby rest area and didn’t disturb them, knowing in his heart that for these two elder gentlemen to care so much about Little Nuan was a credit to her, and since he and Old Mr. Hu were currently in a working relationship, it was better to stay clear of any conflicts of interest.

Unexpectedly, when Deputy County Mayor Zhao was about to turn and head upstairs, Old Mr. Hu beckoned to him with a smile on his face.

Deputy County Mayor Zhao hurriedly walked over, and with a glowing smile, Old Mr. Hu greeted him, while Song Yunuan introduced Old Mr. Lin.

Currently, all of these people were in the hall.

Today happened to be Li Chunwei’s shift.

She brought over tea and pastries, placing them on the coffee table.

Though Song Yunuan initially wanted to discuss Xia Bowen’s matter with them, with Deputy County Mayor Zhao present, it didn’t seem appropriate to bring it up just yet.

Deputy County Mayor Zhao sensed that Old Mr. Lin had things to discuss with Song Yunuan, so he found an excuse to propose lunch together, mentioning that the guest house had a cafeteria, and Li Chunwei, full of enthusiasm, led him to the cafeteria to arrange dishes with the head chef, also mentioning that they just got ribs and fish that day.

He also said to Song Yunuan, "Little Nuan, can you help look after the front desk for me?"

Song Yunuan crisply agreed.

Old Mr. Hu laughed and said, "Stay a few more days, and you might as well start working here."

Song Yunuan chuckled and then, with a serious face, began to tell her story to the two men.

Old Mr. Hu and Old Mr. Lin were considered insiders by Song Yunuan, so naturally, she felt obligated to inform them of her own matters.

It wasn’t that she needed their help.

It was more about giving them the right to know, since both Xia Bowen and Shangguan Yunqi were not nobodies, and connections could arise anytime.

The reactions from Old Mr. Hu and Old Mr. Lin were certainly not one of dumbfoundedness.

But they were extremely shocked nonetheless.

However, both had a rather good opinion of Xia Bowen, saying he was a hands-on worker with strong capabilities, but they hadn’t expected Shangguan Yunqi to be so foolish and malicious.

Song Yunuan snorted coldly, "It’s not foolishness, just that being high and mighty for so long, she doesn’t take people like us seriously."

Old Mr. Hu suddenly realized, "No wonder they said a few days ago that Shangguan Yunqi suddenly took sick leave, saying she might never be able to go back to work."

Song Yunuan laughed again, "As long as she breathes, she’ll have to go to Nanshan County Town."

Old Mr. Lin said, "Little Nuan, speaking of which, Shangguan Yunqi is quite complicated. You need to be careful yourself."

Song Yunuan agreed.

Then she told the two, "That’s basically the whole story. The reason I’m telling you is that I feel you all probably know each other."

Having interacted until now, Song Yunuan didn’t want to keep them in the dark. Although the likelihood of causing trouble was slim, what if Old Mr. Hu or Old Mr. Lin’s families didn’t like them associating with her?

She didn’t want to make things too ugly later on.

But keeping silent would be even worse.

The day would come when they found out, given they were almost all from the same circle; it’s likely they all knew each other.

Old Mr. Hu and Old Mr. Lin exchanged a look, then asked Song Yunuan, "This so-called meeting of yours, is your great-uncle attending?"

"I disagreed, fearing that Shangguan Yunqi would become jealous of him, but my great-uncle scolded me, saying I was underestimating him and that I shouldn’t underestimate Old Master Xia either."

Old Mr. Hu nodded, "Your great-uncle is right to scold you."

Song Yunuan’s eyes widened, "How is it even right to scold me? I just don’t want to involve innocent people."

"Little Nuan, even if you do not want to admit it, Xia Bowen thinks of you as his granddaughter. When it comes to matters of principle, he will make his own judgments."

Old Mr. Lin became agitated.

He stood up rubbing his hands and then proceeded to inform them about the situation with infection number 06. To his knowledge, these past few years have been a peak period, with many medical workers being infected.

Old Mr. Lin clenched his fists, his voice choking with emotion, "Truly, heaven has eyes."

Old Mr. Hu said, "Your Grandpa Lin and I also want to go and support you, Comrade Little Nuan. May we have your permission?"

Song Yunuan wasn’t pretending.

She truly didn’t want them to get involved.

But since both insisted on going, and also wanted to visit Xia Xindong, Song Yunuan had no choice but to agree.

Afterward, the two of them began praising Xia Bowen again, but they warned Song Yunuan that if Xia Bowen wasn’t clear-headed, his career would be over.

They also said if he were the sort who couldn’t see things clearly, Xia Xindong wouldn’t have been able to come back, and they might even seek revenge against Song Yunuan.

So that proves he’s not that kind of person.

Everything has been stable so far, which shows that the situation is well under Xia Bowen’s control.

According to Old Mr. Hu and the others, Xia Bowen is the sort of person who doesn’t lack broad virtues but maybe lacks some smaller graces.

But is that really so?

There are far too many complaints about Xia Bowen.

Heartless as a wolf, cold and detached are his most basic labels.

However, he’s good at disguising it; nobody knows any better.

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