I Got Rich in Period Fiction
Chapter 423 Shameless

Chapter 423: Chapter 423 Shameless

Wu Hong was right just now; she truly is different from others. Why she dances so well, only she and Wu Hong know.

Despite He Xiuwen being a tough and sturdy man, he indeed couldn’t protect her. Moreover, it seems she and Wu Hong were a couple in a past life, one glance and they couldn’t forget each other.

Thinking of this, Liu Ge spoke with a voice that was somewhat strained, "He Xiuwen, I still owe you an apology."

He Xiuwen said indifferently, "Don’t think like that. When it comes down to it, it was me who wronged you. Seeing that you’re living well now also puts me at ease."

Liu Ge didn’t expect He Xiuwen to talk to her so calmly and peacefully; after all, love had once existed, and so had hate. But now, her emotions were truly complicated and her tears fell as she spoke in a choked voice, "Let’s not talk about the past. Today, I want to talk to you about Rongrong."

He Xiuwen stood straight, his hands tucked into his overcoat pockets, and finally said in a deep voice, looking at the always bowing Liu Ge, "No matter what happens between us, I will always be Rongrong’s father and you will always be her mother. This fact will never change."

"... I know."

"We’re actually not qualified parents. Both you and I are extremely unqualified."

At this moment, He Xiuwen’s voice was somewhat harsh.

Liu Ge may seem like a woman ignored and unloved by anyone, but in fact, she carries a great deal of responsibility too. She is also an irresponsible woman.

But at this time, He Xiuwen wouldn’t blame her.

And to his surprise, Wu Hong turned out to be that kind of person. Therefore, the aura around him had gradually retracted without a trace—there was no need to draw one’s sword against a person who posed no threat.

That might be rather counterproductive.

Only then did he ask, "What is it that you want to talk to me about? Go ahead."

"Last time I came, I wanted to take Rongrong away. After all, being with her mother is most suitable for Rongrong, a girl. I even consulted a lawyer, and asked about the relevant legal procedures. I have every right to raise Rongrong, without any objection."

Liu Ge gave a bitter smile as she spoke, "But I didn’t expect Rongrong to have grown up, with her own opinions and thoughts. She doesn’t hate me, but she doesn’t particularly like me either. Even if He Xiuyu and Qiao Qingyu agree, I can’t take her away. She likes living with her little uncle and little aunt."

He Xiuwen’s gaze drifted toward the distant sky, his black eyes swirling with unreadable emotions. His daughter should have lived and grown up in a happy family, but now...

To say that she is unfortunate, but at the same time, Rongrong is also lucky.

With a brother like He Xiuyu, an upright person teaching her, and a smart and magnanimous woman like Qiao Qingyu with her, He Xuerong’s future won’t be bad.

Overall, it’s better than growing up with them, but saying this seems quite shameless.

Liu Ge continued to explain, "Actually, what I’m saying is very pale and insignificant, and there’s not much point in it. But right now, I don’t know what to do. I wish I could give her all my motherly love, but will she choose to accept it? She used to love fluffy toys, but now she suddenly doesn’t like them anymore. I don’t even know how to be good to her."

As Liu Ge said this, her brow furrowed in distress. He Xiuwen’s eyebrows knitted slightly. Liu Ge always became like this when she faced problems. He sighed deeply and said to Liu Ge, "It’s getting late. You should go back. As for Rongrong, indeed, as you said, she has her own mind. We have already wronged her, let’s not make it worse."

As for what to do, neither had a clear guide in their hearts. They could only take one step at a time because children can sometimes be like little devils—utterly uncontrollable.

Especially a quirky child like He Xuerong.

Liu Ge also didn’t expect that she and He Xiuwen could actually talk so calmly and peacefully. When she thought about it, a touch of sarcasm appeared on the corner of her mouth. This man perhaps never really cared about her.

To say something cruel, Wu Hong was the one who cuckolded him. Even though all their relations were established after the divorce, she had still brought him great shame. She didn’t dare to return to Beijing, because Meng Siqi would probably want to kill her upon seeing her.

Meng Siqi always felt that she had insulted her most beloved eldest son.

For a moment, Liu Ge had even thought complexly: would He Xiuwen have them escorted out only to have someone beat up Wu Hong outside the base?

But she didn’t expect He Xiuwen to be so polite to her.

What did such politeness imply?

It meant any last vestiges of feelings between them had ended.

It meant that maybe they never even had love...

Liu Ge slowly straightened up, her gaze toward He Xiuwen growing much more indifferent.

She said nothing, just curved the corners of her mouth up slightly, then walked towards Wu Hong, striding resolutely away without looking back.

The car picking them up was not far from the crossroads. The area around the base was under martial law and wouldn’t allow their vehicle to come closer.

Now, the security of the base had been upgraded due to the importance and increase of scientific research projects, and they were even preparing to transfer the most elite forces from Beijing here. So their car was outside the warning line.

The guards here recognized He Xiuwen. Speaking of which, this guard was so excited to see He Xiuwen that he didn’t know what to say. He even shed tears and snapped to a salute, calling him captain with a choked voice.

It turned out this guard was one of his team members who, after retiring, was assigned to continue working as a guard at the base.

So no one came up to question him when he came out to see off these two people; that was the rationale.

He Xiuwen cast a heavy glance in the direction ahead.

His eyes fell on Wu Hong’s retreating figure; Wu Hong was holding Liu Ge’s hand, looking very close—the two were married now, after all, so such intimacy was normal.

He had investigated Wu Hong, although not all the data, but he had a preliminary understanding of what the Zhang Family wanted to do.

Though the higher-ups hadn’t assigned him to watch this family’s affairs, they had dispatched another group of people.

So far, it seemed that they hadn’t done anything illegal or against the rules. Even though what they engaged in was what they called Mysticism, they didn’t do it blatantly, preserving some face for each other provided the possibility of peaceful coexistence.

He Xiuwen turned and walked towards the family quarters of the base, hoping only that Wu Hong would quietly go about his business without causing any trouble, avoiding implicating Liu Ge.

And Liu Ge, should not implicate his daughter.

If such a day should come, he would definitely not be polite!