My Childhood Sweetheart Is a Crazy Beauty
Chapter 117: Jerk’s Quotations

Chapter 117: Chapter 117: Jerk’s Quotations

Tang Chuxia originally wanted to hear some gossip but was sent back to rest by Madam Tang.

Tang Chuxia was indeed very tired and quickly fell asleep.

The elder sister-in-law explained the details to Madam Tang, complete with apologies and self-blame. Madam Tang, considering that she was pregnant, of course, wouldn’t criticize her, only suggesting that it would be better to go out less recently, to avoid accidents.

The elder sister-in-law agreed repeatedly.

When Gu Nanzhi went home, she felt downcast to see Tang Jianjun following along beside her.

"Second Brother, are you escorting me home?"

Tang Jianjun flicked her forehead. "Is there a problem?"

Gu Nanzhi covered her forehead and stamped her foot. "Second Brother, if you keep this up, I’ll tell my brother you like me!"

Tang Jianjun immediately stepped back three paces, making it very clear that he did not have any liking for Gu Nanzhi’s type.

Gu Nanzhi wasn’t angry; she had no feelings for Tang Jianjun either, but still felt a bit annoyed at being so disliked.

However, once she reached the alley and saw Dangdang with Wu Haipeng, she forgot about her displeasure and wanted to listen in on the gossip, but Tang Jianjun held her back by the shoulder: "Don’t get involved!"

So, Gu Nanzhi had no choice but to be escorted home by Tang Jianjun. When she arrived, she saw her brother sorting through things he had bought.

"Brother, Tang family’s Second Brother bullied me!"

She sure knew how to tattle.

Tang Jianjun didn’t care about that and instead asked Gu Beihuai, "I’ll come over tomorrow too, together?"

Gu Beihuai nodded, "You didn’t come looking for me just for that, did you?"

Tang Jianjun put his arm around Gu Beihuai’s shoulder. "Huai, there’s something I need to discuss with you."

Gu Nanzhi watched the two men step out, clearly wanting to ditch her to talk.

But she had no way to get close and eavesdrop.

"Is it about Hu Kai?"

Gu Beihuai spoke first. Tang Jianjun nodded, handed him a cigarette, and lit one for himself before leaning against the wall, "The elder brother entrusted us to take care of elder sister-in-law. If it weren’t for Xiaxia risking herself to cushion her fall, the elder sister-in-law would definitely have been in trouble."

He clenched his teeth in anger.

Gu Beihuai could understand, "Hu Kai probably didn’t do it on purpose!"

Tang Jianjun snorted, "I don’t need to know whether it was intentional or not, the result is there to see. Xiaxia didn’t get injured for nothing, and the elder sister-in-law shouldn’t have to endure a scare for nothing."

"I’m not going to help you do something like this."

Gu Beihuai was very rational, to which Tang Jianjun grunted in acknowledgment, "I’m not going to lay a hand on Hu Kai, just wanted to tell you, let Gu Nanzhi sleep with Xiaxia tonight."

Gu Beihuai nearly choked on his cigarette, his heart feeling that something was off with that suggestion.

"It’s not like you can go sleep with Xiaxia, can you?" Tang Jianjun glanced at him.

Gu Beihuai swore in irritation, "Then why didn’t you just tell Nanzhi earlier?"

Tang Jianjun chuckled, "That girl doesn’t like me. I can’t afford to make a political error; I really don’t like your sister, you know!"

"Do you like Bai Yingyue, then?"

Gu Beihuai raised his eyebrows and asked.

Tang Jianjun rubbed his hands, "I wouldn’t say no!"

Gu Beihuai kicked him, indicating he would tell Gu Nanzhi.

Tang Jianjun, having resolved one issue, heaved a deep sigh. "Why can’t you just get along with Xiaxia? You’d be a better brother-in-law than that bastard Hu Mingcheng!"

Gu Beihuai: ...

Tang Jianjun didn’t wait for Gu Beihuai’s response, simply patted his shoulder and left.

Of course, he didn’t understand Gu Beihuai’s complex expression.

Unexpectedly for Gu Beihuai that night, his grandmother called for Gu Nanzhi, and as a result, the task of keeping Tang Chu occupied fell on Gu Beihuai.

He hesitated.

The last time he saw Tang Chuxia in the middle of the night, everything that happened was still vivid in his memory. What would happen if he went over there again now?

He dared not guarantee.

But this worry was cast aside as he approached Tang Chuxia’s front door, because he saw the Tang Family was bustling with activity.

Hu Mingcheng brought Hu Kai to visit once more.

It turned out that Hu Kai and Hu Mingcheng were cousins, and learning of Hu Mingcheng’s relationship with Tang Chuxia, Hu Kai asked him to bring someone over to plead his case again.

For some reason, Hu Mingcheng did not refuse.

Madam Tang’s face turned very ugly at the sight of Hu Mingcheng and Hu Kai, and she even didn’t want to let them in.

"Aunt Zheng, I know you’re angry about me breaking off the engagement with Xiaxia, but Wanqiu is also your daughter. Considering our relationship, shouldn’t you give me some face—I am still your son-in-law after all!"

Hu Mingcheng shamelessly finished his plea, leaving Madam Tang barely refraining from beating him with a broom.

Tang Jianbing, coming back from work, held back his mother and shouted at Hu Mingcheng, "Kid, don’t push your luck. What do you think you are?"

Hu Mingcheng wasn’t afraid of being scolded, having expected it. "Xiaxia’s injury was unintentional, and Huai is truly eager to marry Dangdang. You can’t just break up a pair of lovers because of this, can you?"

Madam Tang almost fell backward in anger.

Lovers?

What a way to talk.

Dangdang couldn’t stand it any longer, "Which eye of yours saw that we were in love?"

Dangdang stormed up to Hu Kai, hands on her hips and shouted, "I’m seeing you for the first time today; where’s this so-called affection from? Have you no shame?"

Hu Kai’s eyes reddened in desperation, "Dangdang, I like you!"

Dangdang stomped her foot in anger; just because he liked her, he could be this infuriating?

Seeing Hu Kai’s demeanor, Hu Mingcheng asked Dangdang with a hint of criticism, "The two families were discussing an engagement, and you turn around to find some random guy. Have you no sense of decency?"

Dangdang’s eyes blazed as she pointed at Hu Kai and yelled, "Is that what you told him about me?"

Hu Kai shrank back, "We were indeed about to get engaged!"

Dangdang was so frustrated she started pacing. She looked left and right for a weapon but found nothing. Enraged, she lifted her foot to kick but her short legs were almost comical.

Tang Jianbing could barely watch and was about to step in, but then someone rushed into the yard like a whirlwind, kicking Hu Kai squarely on the buttocks, sending him sprawling to the ground.

The sudden turn of events caught everyone off guard, and all eyes turned to the one who had kicked.

Wu Haipeng, unmindful of the stares, walked over to Dangdang, "For kicking people, you don’t need to do it. I’m here for that!"

Dangdang: ...(✧◡✧)

Her eyes were full of light; she hadn’t expected Wu Haipeng to be so supportive.

Gu Beihuai, who stepped into the doorway at a leisurely pace, let out a sigh of relief. Fortunately, as soon as he saw Hu Kai, he had gone to Wu Haipeng’s house to call for help.

Hu Mingcheng helped Hu Kai up, glaring at Wu Haipeng.

They had always been at odds. Before, Hu Mingcheng had Tang Chuxia’s backing, and Wu Haipeng didn’t confront Hu Mingcheng out of respect for Tang Chuxia. But what was Hu Mingcheng worth now?

"You savage, what right do you have to hit people?"

Hu Mingcheng’s accusation was met with Wu Haipeng’s clenched fist, his punch whizzing towards Hu Mingcheng’s cheek, the flesh there quivering.

Hu Mingcheng sat down hard on the ground, petrified.

"Tsch—"

Wu Haipeng retracted his hand and spat disdainfully.

The look of contempt couldn’t be more obvious.

Furious and humiliated, Hu Mingcheng didn’t dare confront Wu Haipeng, but when he saw Tang Chuxia’s smiling eyes, his anger surged and he lashed out at her.

"Tang Chuxia, how could you have changed so much? Was everything about you before just an act?"

Tang Chuxia, plugging her ears, walked up to Hu Mingcheng and kicked him in the face.