Eighties Sweetheart Wife
Chapter 260: Persisting in Mistake on One Person_1

Chapter 260: Chapter 260: Persisting in Mistake on One Person_1

But now, all stability had been shattered.

And it was increasingly slipping out of his control.

This feeling was quite unpleasant.

He began to regard those around him with a new perspective; often, it’s not until something happens that one truly sees another’s true nature.

Such as with Shangguan Yunqi.

But he couldn’t tell anyone, nor did he dare to; he still had to treat Shangguan Yunqi as usual, or else more people would question him.

Mistakes were all pinned on one person to the very end.

Yet he also didn’t know how long he could hold on.

He came today because he truly wanted to see them.

In the distant years, too many things had occurred; he no longer had the right to reminisce about the past.

He didn’t know what Xia Xindong wanted.

But clearly, he didn’t want Shangguan Yunqi to go to jail, otherwise, he would have reported it long ago.

Seeing Xia Xindong’s conciliatory attitude at this moment, a faint hope rose in his heart; perhaps they wouldn’t be the laughingstock of others, reaching a point where both parties are injured?

At this moment, Xia Xindong’s attitude was to lull Xia Bowen.

He can’t hear it now, but what if Xia Bowen did hear it?

He was not worthy of hearing it.

He had no such right.

Song Yunuan’s inner voice continued.

[Little Uncle didn’t take revenge on Shangguan Yunqi, instead, he entered the research institute and became a pharmaceutical researcher. He led a team and developed a medication for treating the lungs – Ah, Little Uncle actually became Old Mr. Ji’s disciple?]

[Old Mr. Ji treated Little Uncle very well, but Little Uncle’s heart was filled with nothing but hatred. He finally developed a medication, setting up a series of traps. The first one to fall into the trap was Xia Zhi, that fool who always mocked him.]

[Xia Zhi turned into a living dead. He bit off one of Xia Bowen’s ears and then bit off Shangguan Yunqi’s fingers. As a result, both of them were immediately infected, their organs failing, yet they did not die. They developed a taste for fresh blood and raw meat. None of the Xia family were spared – heavens, isn’t this just like zombies?]

Song Yunuan was shocked.

But she was also confused; this didn’t make sense—wasn’t this supposed to be a story with a strong female protagonist?

It wasn’t a doomsday story either.

The ending of this novel was a happy reunion.

It was about Lin Qing and Su Junze living happily ever after.

And Lin Qing was supposed to be the brightest star.

Could this be a hidden plot?

Song Yunuan stared at the two men.

At this moment, one stood while the other sat, neither speaking.

Song Yunuan watched as the scenes flashed before her eyes.

While Xia Xindong’s hands were clenched tightly, his body trembling slightly.

The exposed arms were marked with crisscrossed scars.

Xia Bowen wanted to speak, but upon seeing the scars, his eyes darkened, his heart filling with hate once again.

Shangguan Heng was vicious-hearted.

He was determined to deal with Shangguan Heng; otherwise, he couldn’t quell the hatred in his heart.

For a moment, he didn’t know what to say.

But Xia Xindong watched Little Nuan without a trace of emotion; so the medicine he had secretly developed specifically for Xia Bowen and Shangguan Yunqi had been successfully researched?

And also used on them as he had wished?

Yet, Little Nuan predicted it all?

No, that’s not right either!

This isn’t a prophecy about the future.

His way of coming back was different from what Little Nuan had said.

And, with Little Nuan being such a kind and adorable girl, knowing that he actually created a virus, would she be very disappointed, disgusted, or even nauseated?

["My goodness, my uncle is so awesome, taking his revenge in this way. It’s thrilling, so thrilling, I love it!"]

Xia Xindong: ...

It turns out I was overthinking it.

At the same time, I also sighed in relief

["The virus is controllable in its spread, after all it’s the result of my uncle’s careful planning and calculation, and it can’t yet be detected or suspected by others."]

["In the end, Xia Bowen, Shangguan Yunqi, and others became like the living dead, locked up in the quarantine zone. Old Mr. Ji personally oversaw the work, and Lin Qing, true to her role as the lead heroine, was incredibly lucky. Just when my uncle was preparing to send her off, a massive blizzard hit, a once-in-a-century snow disaster that crippled all roads and railways. Combined with the unknown virus, everyone was panic-stricken, and so, Lin Qing ran off to a foreign country."]

["My uncle used a longevity drug to bring Shangguan Heng to Beidu and let him keep Xia Bowen and Shangguan Yunqi company there."]

["My uncle is the type of person who is ruthless yet speaks few words. But why wasn’t there any information about him before this?"]

["What happened after that, and why doesn’t it seem apparent anymore?"]

Suddenly, Song Yunuan’s inner voice stopped abruptly. She looked at the people in the room and asked in surprise, "Eh, why isn’t anyone talking?"]

Then she said to Xia Xindong, "Uncle, do you need me to leave? If not, I’ll stay."]

Xia Bowen: ...

You make it sound like you’re a little rascal.

Xia Xindong confirmed that Little Nuan’s inner voice had stopped.

And confirmed that Xia Bowen indeed couldn’t hear it.

Only then did Xia Xindong completely relax.

As for what came next, he didn’t really want to listen.

However, the original plan had to change.

The little girl’s precognitive ability was very powerful, and it seemed to be triggered by something, so he would just wait and see.

Xia Xindong spoke first, his voice as mild as ever, betraying no hint of a bad mood, "Did you come here with something to say?"

Xia Bowen glanced at Song Yunuan, who asked, "Do you want me to leave?"

Song Yunuan didn’t really want to stick around if she wasn’t wanted; after all, she could just ask her uncle later and find out everything.

Xia Bowen shook his head, "Little Nuan, you don’t need to go. I just wanted to ask your uncle what kind of outcome he is looking for?"

Xia Xindong said indifferently, "That depends on how far Shangguan Yunqi can go."

Since they weren’t asking Song Yunuan to leave, she immediately spoke up, "Up to today, you still haven’t seen clearly that the key to solving this issue doesn’t lie with you, but with the attitude of Shangguan Yunqi."

I heard she came today with the help of crutches. What, is she still trying to cast herself as a victim?

From this, can’t we see that she still doesn’t realize her actions are wrong even today?

How did such a mindset come about, did you say something to her at home?"

Xia Bowen knew that the moment this girl opened her mouth, his headache would start, "Little Nuan, do you think that at this time, I would say anything to her suggesting she shouldn’t take this seriously?"

"Then why does she have such confidence?" Song Yunuan paused, "I think, maybe, you should consider the problem from a different angle. Perhaps it’s not about what my uncle and I want to achieve, but how far Shangguan Yunqi is willing to go for you and her children?"

Xia Bowen pressed his temples.

Little Nuan was blatantly sowing discord, yet he couldn’t do anything about it.

And she had succeeded.

His dissatisfaction with Shangguan Yunqi grew stronger.

A wave of regret surged in his heart. If only this child, with such talent, were wholeheartedly on his side.

"Why don’t you speak? Am I wrong?" Song Yunuan asked.

Xia Bowen: "You’re right, very right. That’s exactly it."

"Right, this matter is simple. You don’t have to worry at all. As long as Shangguan Yunqi does what is required, we naturally won’t dwell on it. After all, our two families fighting only brings joy to our enemies and does no good for either of us."