MGASC -Chapter 27 Listen, the Straightforward Man Is Confessing

Zhang Qiao didn’t want to waste words with him, so she got straight to the point: “Lin Tianyue, you’re asking me how I feel? Didn’t we already agree on divorce? Since we haven’t even gone through any legal procedures yet, it’s even simpler now. I’ll leave your house and cut off contact. From now on, we go our separate ways—you can go find the person you like, and my baby and I will live our own life… Oh, right, look, I already have a job now. Our baby won’t go hungry, that’s one thing you can rest assured about. I’ll be a responsible mother. Although, in your heart, I’m not…”

Lin Tianyue just watched her pink lips moving rapidly, but his heart couldn’t help tightening.

This woman really held grudges.

He…

Thinking carefully, he realized he had indeed been at fault yesterday.

Although he only worried that the child had eaten something that made them uncomfortable, which led to illness, the discomfort wasn’t Zhang Qiao deliberately poisoning the child—it was just carelessness on her part.

Everyone has moments of carelessness in life.

So, he hadn’t meant to blame her, but inadvertently, it had felt like he had wronged her.

Since it truly wasn’t her fault, and she had never gotten along with Wang Yan, tensions were naturally high, and his previous attitude made it seem like he was siding with Wang Yan.

If it were him, he would probably feel wronged too.

Lin Tianyue slumped a little beside her, head lowered, like a frost-bitten eggplant. His hands intertwined over his knees, nervously fidgeting.

Zhang Qiao tilted her head to look at him, and surprisingly, she saw “disappointment” written all over his face.

She snorted lightly: “Lin Tianyue, what I said—do you agree?”

“I don’t agree!”

“Why not? Legally, I have nothing to do with you.”

Lin Tianyue glanced at her: “But now you’re the mother of my child. How could I abandon you and the baby? You tell me to go find someone I like… but I don’t have anyone I like.”

Abandon us orphans? Really, could you choose your words, big brute!

“I don’t like Wang Yan.”

“Then go find someone else you like.”

“I don’t like anyone else either.” He looked at Zhang Qiao. “You say in your heart that I don’t think you’re a responsible mother. But how could you know what’s in my heart?”

Zhang Qiao was so angry she laughed bitterly: “Oh, so what is it that you think?”

Lin Tianyue stared at her, and his dark, solemn face visibly flushed under her piercing gaze.

He still fidgeted with his hands, and after a long pause, finally said: “I don’t think like you said. I think… you’re actually pretty good right now.”

Zhang Qiao: “……”

Was that… a compliment?

“Good? How am I good?”

“You…” Lin Tianyue’s face grew even redder. From childhood until now, although he was bold and daring outside, daring to do anything, when it came to interacting with girls, he really had little experience.

Let alone sincerely expressing his feelings.

“Huh… can’t explain, right? Looks like you just want to coax me back to give you children and take care of your whole family.”

“That’s not it…” Lin Tianyue pinched his own thigh hard, steeling himself. “Zhang Qiao, even if I try to explain, I can’t really put it into words. I just feel… there’s something about you that’s different from before.”

Yes, she had changed.

This difference occasionally gave him a beautiful illusion, and even hearing the word “divorce” made him feel some resistance.

Zhang Qiao was slightly stunned. He had noticed her change?

Lin Tianyue rubbed his hands together, murmuring: “Zhang Qiao, it was my fault for wronging you this time. I apologize. You left silently yesterday, I was worried sick. I looked for you all night, thinking something had happened. But seeing you here, not sleeping on the street, not hurt by anyone… I’m relieved. Not just me—the eldest, second, and youngest children also realized their mistakes. They’re young and easily trust others. This morning when I left, they reminded me to speak to you properly. I can see they want you to come back.”

Zhang Qiao listened silently. Sincerity really is the most effective weapon.

His admission made her heart soften a little.

After all, she had only been here a few days. The previous Zhang Qiao was difficult and troublesome, so it was understandable that Lin Tianyue had formed deep misunderstandings about her.

But then, the straightforward man continued: “Zhang Qiao, you’re pregnant now. Where could you go? If you leave, people will think I’m irresponsible. It’s unfair for you, young as you are, to become a stepmother to three children. I know you want a good life, and feel this family is holding you back. If you really want a divorce, after you give birth, if you want to leave, I won’t stop you. But right now… it’s impossible!”

He spoke his mind decisively, in one breath.

Zhang Qiao’s expression shifted from cold to softened, then back to cold again.

A moment ago, she thought the straight man had finally woken up and started speaking gently.

Hearing the rest, she realized… he was still the same straight man.

Wonderful!

Zhang Qiao stood up. “Fine, I understand your opinion. Let me think it over.”

The subtext: you can leave now.

Lin Tianyue thought she was actually considering it and nodded: “How long will you think?”

Zhang Qiao: “……”

Lin Tianyue: “When will you come home?”

Zhang Qiao: “I’m fine staying here.”

Seeing him silent, she added: “Don’t worry. I’m paying for my own room and meals.”

Suddenly remembering something, Lin Tianyue pulled a small floral handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to her.

“What’s this?”

“Money. Didn’t you want to stay? This city is nice—stay a few more days, shop a little. I’ll handle things at the hospital. Once the children are discharged, we’ll go home together.”

“Who said I’m going home with you!”

Lin Tianyue: …

Zhang Qiao waved him off: “Forget it, just go back first.”

“Okay.”

He said okay, but didn’t move, his dark eyes scanning the two beds in the room. “There are two beds here?”

Zhang Qiao immediately raised the alarm: “What do you think you’re doing?”

“I…”

“Don’t even think about it, impossible!”

Before he could speak, she blocked him decisively. Her firm stance embarrassed him, and after a last glance, he finally turned and left, reminding her: “Eat more fruit, drink hot water… don’t get too angry or disturb the baby.”

Once he left, Zhang Qiao rolled her eyes, wanting to bang the wall.

Help! Lin Tianyue, did you have to say the second half? Couldn’t you just stop?!

Couldn’t you?!

This seemed to be a common flaw of men in this era: marry foolishly, embarrassed to express emotions, treat women as tools to bear children and serve the whole family.

In short, this man was in desperate need of training!