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Chapter 142 Countdown to the Escape 1

Because of the unexpected arrival of Su Wan's mother, Lin Shuyao started making plans after returning home today.

During this time, she saved some money and also found a way to get a letter of introduction.

All that's missing is a train ticket.

Train tickets are easy to buy; as long as you have money, you can buy them anytime without having to prepare far in advance.

the next day.

Cheng Zheng went home and told his parents about the marriage.

In the living room, Cheng Huazhang was sitting on the sofa reading a newspaper, while Gao Jie was busy in the kitchen. Gao Tingting was nestled on a small sofa next to her, flipping through a comic book.

Cheng Zheng pushed open the door, changed his shoes in the entryway, and walked straight to the middle of the living room.

"Dad, Mom, I have something to tell you."

Gao Jie peeked out from the kitchen and saw her son's serious expression, a bad feeling creeping into her heart. She wiped her hands, came out, and sat down on the sofa, her face not looking good.

"I'm getting my marriage certificate with Shen Qing."

Seeing that his parents were already seated on the sofa, Cheng Zheng got straight to the point.

Cheng Huazhang's newspaper trembled, and Gao Jie's face instantly darkened.

"No," Gao Jie said, her tone still relatively restrained, but you could already sense the anger rising within her. "I don't object to you dating Shen Qing, but marriage now is out of the question! It's too fast!"

She paused, as if afraid her son would say something about severing ties again, and added, "We've only just barely accepted that you two are dating, and now you want to get married. You have to give us some time to adjust."

"Yes," Cheng Huazhang put down his newspaper, his brows furrowed. "Your uncle's matter has just settled down, and your grandfather is still in the hospital. Can't you just stay quiet for a few days? Why do you have to get married at this time and cause more trouble?"

The couple has changed their strategy.

Don't directly oppose dating; just drag it out. As long as you don't get married, there's still a chance.

After talking with Lin Shuyao that day, Gao Jie came back and realized that her son was in the prime of his life, and the more his family opposed it, the more determined he would be.

It might be better to let it cool down for a while and then see how things go.

Maybe the two of them have a fight and their feelings fade.

The rumors outside were so nasty; she didn't believe that a young girl like Shen Qing could really stand them.

Cheng Zheng was so smart that he could naturally guess what his parents were thinking.

He stood there, his back ramrod straight, looking at them calmly: "I'm back today just to let you know. I'm going to get married, and I'll register the marriage as soon as possible."

"You!" Gao Jie couldn't keep up the act any longer. She jumped up, her voice rising, "Don't you even consider me your mother anymore?"

"Mom, these are two separate things," Cheng Zheng said calmly, looking at her. "I will still take care of you even after I get married, and that won't change the fact that you are my mother."

"Listen to this! Listen to this! What kind of talk is this?!" Gao Jie slapped her thigh in anger, turning to Cheng Huazhang to complain, "I gave birth to him and raised him for over twenty years, and in his eyes, he's not even as good as a woman he's only known for a few months!"

Cheng Huazhang also lost his temper, slamming his hand on the coffee table: "You brat! Your mother is right, there's no room for negotiation! We've already given you a step back, you can't push your luck!"

Cheng Zheng looked at his father, his gaze heavy: "I've already said, I'm back today to inform you. Think about it yourselves, I'm leaving now."

After Cheng Zheng finished speaking, he turned around and left without the slightest hesitation.

The door closed behind him with a soft, not too loud, sound.

Cheng Huazhang was so angry he was panting. He turned to Gao Jie and complained, "Look at his attitude! It's all your fault for spoiling him!"

"What does this have to do with me?" Gao Jie slumped onto the sofa, her eyes red-rimmed. "His personality is just like yours, stubborn to the extreme!"

"How come you're like me? When did I become like him?"

"You weren't like him? When you were pursuing me, your dad didn't approve, and what did you do? You moved out and lived there for three months, don't you remember?"

Cheng Huazhang was speechless, he opened his mouth but didn't say anything more.

Gao Tingting stood there, barely daring to breathe, but in her heart she gave her brother a thumbs up.

Her brother is so handsome.

He actually went against his entire family for his sister-in-law.

She glanced at her mother's red eyes, then at her father's aggrieved face. After hesitating for a moment, she moved closer and sat down next to Gao Jie. She also had to fight for her brother and sister-in-law.

"Mom, please don't object to my brother and Shen Qing," Gao Tingting said, linking her arm with her mother's. "My brother has finally found someone he likes, and you insist on stopping him. What if you push him too far and he never gets married again? Won't you worry then?"

Gao Jie's lips moved, but she didn't refute.

"Instead of this, we might as well go along with him." Gao Tingting observed her mother's expression and continued, "Although Shen Qing's background is a bit... well, she's a really good person. She's capable at work, beautiful, and my brother has dated such an outstanding woman. If you don't let him get married, who do you think he'll be interested in in the future?"

"You know how high his standards used to be. Do you think there are many women in this world as beautiful as Shen Qing? Have you forgotten all the women you introduced to your brother before? Which one of them actually worked out?"

Gao Jie's expression gradually turned serious after her daughter's words.

That seems to be the case.

It's hard to go from extravagance to frugality. Once you've eaten fine chaff, who can still eat coarse grains?

Seeing that she had a chance, Gao Tingting lowered her voice and whispered in her ear, "Besides, think about it, don't you really dislike your aunt now? Shen Qing is your uncle's illegitimate daughter, so she's a thorn in your aunt's side. If you hold onto this thorn, wouldn't you be able to drive your aunt crazy every day?"

"What are you saying, child?" Gao Jie glared at her, but her tone softened noticeably. "How can you advise someone like that?"

"I'm just analyzing this for you," Gao Tingting said with a grin. "Anyway, you've already fallen out with your aunt. If she's doing well, how can you be happy?"

It has to be said that only women truly understand women.

As Gao Jie pondered her daughter's words, she felt much better.

That makes sense. Anyway, there's no use in her opposing her son. He insists on being with Shen Qing, so she might as well let go of the past and let go of her son as well.

After thinking for a while, she sighed and waved her hand wearily: "Alright, alright, let him be. I can't control him anymore."

Gao Jie relented, and Cheng Huazhang naturally couldn't hold out for long either.

Gao Tingting quickly found an opportunity to slip out the door and report the news about the enemy camp to her older brother.