Chapter 207: Marriage Might Be Annulled
Shao Qiyang was dumbfounded as he watched Ji Buw.a.n.g from the side. There was a hint of admiration in his eyes that even he himself didn’t notice. Could that also be true?
When he heard them arguing about being her ‘legitimate husband’ and even saying that they would each rely on their own abilities, he really wanted to raise his hand and join in. He wouldn’t even ask to be a legitimate husband. Even if he was a concubine… Bah, he wasn’t a concubine or the male version of it. Anyway, he needed her to be responsible for him too.
Shao Qiyang was eager to make a move. In his mind, he instantly dug up the memory of Mu Jingzhe knocking on his door in the middle of the night. Yes, this was viable too. Besides, time-wise, it had been even earlier than Ji Buw.a.n.g’s appearance, so he could totally join in.
Just as Shao Qiyang was about to raise his hand, Mu Jingzhe said, “Stop fooling around.”
She turned her head and glared at Ji Buw.a.n.g. “You knew it wasn’t—”
Ji Buw.a.n.g didn’t let Mu Jingzhe continue. He pulled her aside and whispered, “I know, but you don’t wish to be husband and wife with him anymore, right? I can tell that you no longer want that, so give me another chance. Just let me make a fuss.”
Mu Jingzhe was stunned. She had only seen Ji Buw.a.n.g for a short while today and hadn’t even spoken to him much. How did he know?
A hint of a smile flashed past Ji Buw.a.n.g’s eyes. He could tell.
Previously, when Shao Qihai hadn’t been around, Mu Jingzhe had never mentioned Shao Qihai to him. She hadn’t been sad or anything like that, and she didn’t seem to have any feelings for him.
Shao Qihai had returned, but Mu Jingzhe hadn’t been pleasantly surprised. Instead, there was some frustration between her brows. Later on, when she’d spoken of Mu Xue, her expression had been even more off. No matter how he looked at it, it didn’t seem like she had Shao Qihai in her heart.
When he looked at Shao Qihai, his face was also filled with unfamiliarity and indescribable awkwardness. Based on these observations, he’d confirmed Mu Jingzhe’s state of mind, which was why he had taken advantage of that day’s joke to make a fuss.
Mu Jingzhe looked at Ji Buw.a.n.g’s gaze and paused. Before she could finish speaking, Ji Buw.a.n.g had already let go of her.
Seeing Mu Jingzhe and Ji Buw.a.n.g’s intimate behavior, Shao Qihai pursed his lips. He wanted to say something, but upon seeing Mu Jingzhe’s att.i.tude, he shut his mouth unwillingly.
Although what he’d said to Shao Qihai was very overboard, Ji Buw.a.n.g was very sensible and didn’t stay to let the villagers watch a show. When the villagers of Great Eastern Village couldn’t help but come to gossip, he bade them farewell.
Because he hadn’t driven in, he borrowed Mu Jingzhe’s bicycle.
When Mu Jingzhe saw him out, Ji Buw.a.n.g said, “Half of what I told Shao Qihai was to spite him, but my intentions are true. Jingzhe, I can’t give up just because of this. You don’t have to think too much about your relations.h.i.+p with him. If you were to just perform a check, your marriage might directly become invalid. You don’t have to be restrained by this marriage.
“Whether you end up choosing me, Shao Qihai, or a stranger over the two of us is completely up to you.”
“I understand. I will do that.” Mu Jingzhe nodded solemnly. She couldn’t help but laugh as she looked at Ji Buw.a.n.g. “How did you think up that whole ‘one wife and two husbands’ thing?”
“It was natural. Can’t help being smart.”
Ji Buw.a.n.g left on the bicycle. It was only when Mu Jingzhe was out of sight that his face sank. Shao Qihai’s designs on Mu Jingzhe weren’t simple.
However, he’d also discovered an interesting phenomenon. Before he’d left, the kids had just finished school. Ji Buw.a.n.g had discovered that the five kids were treating and speaking to Shao Qihai coldly, and there was even a little hostility involved.
This was interesting. It also meant he could relax a little.
Ji Buw.a.n.g knew that Mu Jingzhe had a good relations.h.i.+p with the five children. He was afraid that the children would help Shao Qihai and Mu Jingzhe would choose to continue to be with Shao Qihai because of the children.
However, he’d suddenly realized that Shao Qihai’s five greatest helpers weren’t really helping their father much. The children might not help their father. This way, he might not be at a disadvantage when it came to the children.
Ji Buw.a.n.g was really sensitive and could sense everything correctly.
When the kids returned, Mu Jingzhe and the others were talking inside. The children didn’t say anything and cleverly went to eavesdrop before pretending that they had just returned.
While Ji Buw.a.n.g was thinking about the children, the children washed their hands and ate the fruit Mu Jingzhe had prepared for them. They also squeezed in and whispered to each other. Little Bei even talked about Ji Buw.a.n.g. “Teacher Ji is really good-looking. It might not be bad to have a few more daddies.”
Shao Dong looked to the side and Little Bei chuckled. “I like Teacher Ji. It’d be fine to let him be Daddy Ji. In the future, we can have more fathers. Every single one of them is different. It will be good for both Mommy and us.”
Shao Dong: “…”
Shao Nan chuckled when he heard that. “Little Bei is right. Since Teacher Mu Xue came to look for him, it’s not wrong for Teacher Ji to look for Mommy. t.i.t for tat.”
Shao Qihai and Shao Qiyang were also talking in the kitchen, but the atmosphere wasn’t nice.
“Why did you bring Ji Buw.a.n.g here? Did you hear what he said?”
“Even if I hadn’t brought him, he would have come himself. He’s been here before.” Shao Qiyang pursed his lips. The two brothers had never turned red while quarreling with each other in the past. Shao Qiyang had always been very obedient when it came to Shao Qihai, but this time, he couldn’t help himself.
“Second Brother, if you still miss Mu Xue, then clarify things with Jingzhe as soon as possible and let her go.”
At that moment, Shao Qiyang viewed Shao Qihai as someone who was occupying a mountain of gold and silver but didn’t cherish it. His crime was unforgivable.
“I don’t miss her. She’s the one who came to take a look today.” Shao Qihai was very troubled. Shao Qiyang’s att.i.tude also made him feel strange. He paused for a moment and said, “I know you’re feeling that this is an injustice for your second sister-in-law. I’ll explain this to her.”
When Mu Jingzhe came back after sending Ji Buw.a.n.g home, Shao Qihai explained in a m.u.f.fled voice, “You suddenly ran out today, but I didn’t hug Mu Xue. I moved aside. Don’t get the wrong idea.”
Upon seeing Mu Xue approach, Shao Qihai had vigilantly stepped aside. However, when he’d looked up, he had realized that Mu Jingzhe had disappeared.
Mu Jingzhe hadn’t expected him to explain. She hesitated for a moment. “It’s fine. You don’t have to explain to me.” It would have been even better if he had hugged her.
Shao Qihai had wanted to say more, but upon seeing her att.i.tude, he gave her a deep look and left.
Mu Jingzhe was puzzled as she watched him leave. Why did he look like she had let him down?
“Ridiculous,” Mu Jingzhe muttered. She turned around and saw that the young lady who was supposed to be going home from work hadn’t left and was now eavesdropping. When she saw her look over, she coughed guiltily.
Mu Jingzhe crossed her arms and looked at her. The young lady felt sheepish under her stare and wanted to leave, but the gossipy soul in her made her involuntarily approach.
“Erm, Jingzhe, I can attest to what Shao Qihai said just now. He really didn’t hug Mu Xue.”
“Mm?”
“We all saw it.” The workers hadn’t been able to hide. Although they’d looked like they were focused on making the hair ornaments, they were so excited that they went to take a look while gripping the hair ornaments in their hands.
The young lady reported to Mu Jingzhe that they had been holding back for a long time. “When Mu Xue rushed over in tears, Shao Qihai seemed startled and quickly dodged. There was a puddle of water on the ground due to the clothes that had been hung out to dry, and he accidentally slipped. I think he fell on… his leg.”
The young lady was embarra.s.sed to say that Shao Qihai seemed to have fallen on his b.a.l.l.s because he had accidentally done the splits. Then, an expression of excruciating pain had formed on his face.
It was because of this that Shao Qihai hadn’t been able to chase after Mu Jingzhe in time when he’d realized she had disappeared.