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Chapter 137 I'm Incompetent at Naming

After dropping two bombshell-like statements, Cheng Zheng fell silent, standing there with his hands at his sides, coldly surveying everyone present.

Zhang Mei never expected that this matter could be resolved in this way. She stood there dumbfounded, her mouth opening and closing repeatedly, completely at a loss for words.

Cheng Zheng has severed ties with them, so it's none of their business who he's with, nor do they have the right to interfere.

Gao Jie and Cheng Huazhang were clearly not expecting their son to say such a thing.

Gao Jie was the first to react. Her face drained of color, but her eyes were red-rimmed: "Ah Zheng, have you lost your mind? You're going to cut ties with me for an illegitimate daughter? You've broken my heart!"

Cheng Huazhang's face darkened, and he angrily reprimanded, "Cheng Zheng, have you grown wings?! How dare you say such things!"

Hearing the two say this gave Zhang Mei an opportunity.

She crossed her arms, a smug smile playing on her lips: "Oh, brother and sister-in-law, is this the son you raised from infancy? He's certainly an eye-opener!"

She paused, then added sarcastically, "If the old man knew he said something like that, he probably wouldn't make it through the night!"

"Zhang Mei!" Gao Jie turned and glared at her, her eyes looking like she wanted to tear her apart. "What right do you have to make sarcastic remarks? Things have come to this point because of the mess your man made!"

"Hahahaha..." Zhang Mei burst into laughter, retorting, "Wasn't it only because of Big Brother's cover that things developed like this? If Big Brother had intervened earlier, that little vixen would have been flushed down the toilet and drowned! She would never have been born! So, you have to bear the consequences of your man's actions!"

"You!" Gao Jie's temples throbbed as if they were about to explode. Thinking of her son's own messy situation, she immediately pressed her hands to her temples and stomped her foot hard. "I don't care anymore! I don't care anymore! Let them do whatever they want!"

She was so angry that she turned around and ran upstairs.

But she can't really ignore it.

The next day, while Cheng Zheng was out at a meeting, Gao Jie quietly went to talk to Lin Shuyao.

Originally, Cheng Huazhang was supposed to go, but after discussing it, the couple felt that it was more appropriate for the woman to talk to the woman about this kind of thing.

Cheng Zheng was afraid of upsetting Lin Shuyao, so he didn't mention to her that his family opposed their relationship.

Lin Shuyao was well-liked in the department. After the rumors died down, her colleagues continued to treat her as usual, except that Zhao Tiemei would occasionally make sarcastic remarks.

But Lin Shuyao's work ability is undeniable. She's the only one in the entire department who knows Russian, and all the materials have to be translated by her. Zhao Tiemei also relies on her to advance the work, so she doesn't dare to go too far.

As for what people in other departments of the factory say in private, Lin Shuyao doesn't care as long as they don't bring it to her face.

To be honest, she didn't expect things to turn out this way.

She remembered that in the original book, the original owner was indeed Cheng Huaiguo's illegitimate daughter, but the Cheng family never objected to the original owner being with Cheng Zheng.

She strongly suspects that because she stole the male lead, the plot has activated a protective mechanism, creating a series of troubles to prevent her from being with him.

The more I think about it, the more I believe it to be true.

As Lin Shuyao was pondering, her colleague came in and said that someone was looking for her outside.

She got up and went outside, where she saw Gao Jie standing downstairs.

"Aunt Gao." Lin Shuyao came downstairs.

Gao Jie smiled warmly, but the weariness in her eyes was undeniable: "Xiao Shen, are you not busy? Auntie would like to say a few words to you."

"No rush. Please go ahead, Auntie." Lin Shuyao wasn't used to Gao Jie being so polite to her, and she had a feeling that what the other woman was about to say was definitely not good news.

"It's not very convenient here, how about we go over there to talk?"

Lin Shuyao glanced in the direction Gao Jie pointed, which was the grove of trees that she and Cheng Zheng usually frequented.

She nodded.

Gao Jie strode over there, with Lin Shuyao following behind.

Upon reaching the grove, Gao Jie looked around to make sure no one was watching before speaking with relief:

"Xiao Shen, your aunt is here today to talk to you about your relationship with Cheng Zheng. Your Uncle Cheng and I have thought it over carefully and feel that it's not a good match for you two."

Sure enough, that's what they were talking about.

Lin Shuyao listened quietly.

"You're outstanding, beautiful, and capable. You won't have to worry about finding anyone you want. You and Cheng Zheng are indeed a good match." Gao Jie sighed. "But you also know that you're only cousins ​​in name. This is a modern society, and it doesn't sound good to talk about marriage between close relatives."

"Look at the society we live in, we interact with people every day, and it's impossible to completely ignore what others think of us. Especially since your Uncle Cheng is a prominent figure at his workplace, and I'm a leader in my own right, not to mention Cheng Zheng. Even you, Xiao Shen, are very influential at your workplace. Reputation is still very important to us. What do you think?"

"Hmm," Lin Shuyao agreed, "You're right."

Seeing that she wasn't opposed, Gao Jie continued, "I knew you were a sensible and good girl. I don't care about your father's side, but even if you and Cheng Zheng break up, your Uncle Cheng and I will treat you like our own niece. We'll help you with any difficulties you encounter. You understand what your aunt means, right?"

The implication is that if she is clinging to Cheng Zheng because of the Cheng family's resources and connections, then there is no need to worry; even if they break up, she can still use those resources and connections to her advantage.

Lin Shuyao nodded, indicating that she understood.

Gao Jie then continued, "You're so outstanding, you'll thrive anywhere. Since you broke up with Cheng Zheng, we can transfer you to another province and introduce you to more promising jobs. I believe that with your abilities, you can attract a partner who is just as outstanding as you."

Lin Shuyao felt that Gao Jie's attitude when she talked to her this time was a bit strange, more roundabout than before, and even a bit cautious.

With a suspicion in mind, she asked, "Aunt Gao, is what you're saying also Cheng Zheng's idea?"

Gao Jie's expression froze for a moment: "He...he's never been in a relationship before, you're his first. He's also quite stubborn, so I had no choice but to come and talk to you. I believe you can understand our predicament."

That wouldn't be what Cheng Zheng meant.

Lin Shuyao knew what was going on.

Thinking about her escape plan, she tentatively asked, "I'm afraid that even if you transfer me to another place, Cheng Zheng will still come looking for me. What will we do then?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Jie felt there was hope and quickly said, "Then send him to a place he can't find."

"A place we can't find?" Lin Shuyao looked at her. "You mean overseas?"

If Cheng Jia can really send her abroad, then she won't have to worry. Even if her impersonation of the female lead is exposed later, she'll be abroad, and the female lead and male lead won't be able to settle scores with her.

Gao Jie was also considering the possibility of sending her abroad.

However, her current job is quite sensitive, involving confidential information related to automotive technology, so she definitely won't be able to get a visa.

"Going abroad might be a bit difficult," Gao Jie said thoughtfully, "but Hong Kong is something we can try."