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Jian Yunong gradually became aware of what had actually happened during the past six months of her preparation for the graduate entrance exam.
On the surface, everything seemed the same, but many things had changed.
How was Le Yi doing after her divorce from Yi Nansheng? Given her obsessive nature towards Yi Nansheng, she probably wouldn't remarry so soon, right? And what about the child she was carrying? She should have given birth by now; it was uncertain whether it was a boy or a girl.
Jian Yunong's thoughts wandered a bit far. After all, that was Yi Nansheng's child. Even though she and Yi Nansheng were no longer together, after so many years of affection, she still cared about him.
After the ceremony ended, it was time to eat.
Huo Liangchen had left early due to some matters and did not stay for dinner. Bai Ru returned from the courtyard and seemed taken aback when she heard that Huo Liangchen had already left.
"Little Dolphin has a slight fever; I'm taking her to the hospital," Bai Ru said.
Jian Yunong was surprised to hear Bai Ru mention her whereabouts to the Huo family. In the past, she didn't even care to attend such family gatherings.
Jian Yunong still remembered the scene when Bai Ru first returned to attend a family dinner. At that time, Huo Liangchen was quite gentle and considerate towards Bai Ru, actively serving her food. If it weren't for his affection for Bai Ru, he wouldn't have allowed her to skip family dinners.
"I think it's just that the child's nickname is poorly chosen. Why call her Little Dolphin? Using an animal's name?" someone from the Second Branch of the Huo Family spoke up.
Bai Ru tightened her hold on the child and pretended not to hear as she walked outside.
Not long after, she returned with a somewhat pale face.
She walked directly in front of Huo Jincheng and quietly said, "Huo Jincheng, please drive me to the hospital. The servant at home said the car is being repaired."
It wasn't really under repair; they were just making things difficult for her.
"Let's go."
Huo Jincheng knew Bai Ru's situation. If she spoke up and was rejected, it was likely that all the servants in the house would step on her head in the future.
"Nong Nong, you eat first."
Huo Jincheng instructed Jian Yunong, "Wait for me at the old house."
"Okay."
Jian Yunong met Bai Ru's gaze and smiled at her, but Bai Ru lowered her head expressionlessly.
Well, she didn't expect this cold beauty to show her any kindness.
During dinner, Grandma Huo asked about Huo Jincheng.
"He took Sister-in-law to the hospital; the child has a fever."
The response came from Jian Yunong, her tone very calm. It wasn't a big deal after all. She felt sorry for those who were eager to gossip; Jian Yunong trusted Huo Jincheng.
Grandma Huo remained equally calm. "Let's eat."
Suddenly, someone from the Second Branch of the Huo Family spoke up. It was that person again, Huo Jinge's mother, who liked to chime in whether there was something to say or not. Jian Yunong felt annoyed as soon as she heard her voice; sure enough, this person was coming straight for her.
"The exam results for the graduate school are coming out tomorrow, right? You're still studying history? What's so good about history? Digging up people's ancestors' graves all day long; be careful not to lose your moral standing." The aunt from the Second Branch of the Huo Family had a seemingly well-meaning demeanor.
Jian Yunong suppressed the urge to shake her head. Did this person think ignorance was a personality trait?
Grandma Huo shot a cold glance at this second daughter-in-law. "If you played less mahjong and watched less TV and read more books, you wouldn't embarrass yourself with your words. Keep your mouth shut when you're outside; I can't afford to lose face like this. Jian Yunong comes from a scholarly family; how can you equate studying history with tomb raiding in your ignorant eyes?"
The Aunt of the Huo Family awkwardly said, "I was just trying to show concern for Jian Yunong."
"Don't speak if you can't say anything."
Grandma Huo didn't want to look at her any longer. "Eat! Don't talk too much!"
After dinner, Jian Yunong accompanied the old lady for a walk in the yard.
The moonlight was beautiful tonight, and the courtyard was very quiet.
Grandma Huo comforted Jian Yunong about what had happened at the dinner table.
"Don't take it to heart."
"Mm, Grandma, I don't blame her."
There's no point in arguing with a fool.
Grandma Huo smiled affectionately at Jian Yunong. "That's why I like you. When you say you don't care, you really mean it; your heart isn't filled with so many twists and turns. Your smile is especially sweet; it can warm my heart."
Jian Yunong smiled shyly. "Grandma, please stop praising me. History is indeed a niche subject, and after I graduate, it won't help Huo Jincheng much. So I can understand their mockery of me."
Grandma Huo said meaningfully, "Dreams that aren't laughed at aren't worth pursuing. The Huo Family is quite wealthy now; you should focus on being a scholar. In the future, when I go out, I'll boast that my daughter-in-law studies history! You common folks wouldn't understand!"
The old lady went upstairs to rest, and Jian Yunong sat alone in the living room for a while before deciding to go back to her room to rest.
As she reached the corner of the second floor, she heard someone mention her name.
"Isn't Jian Yunong foolish? She even let her husband send his ex-girlfriend."
"She probably doesn't know that Little Dolphin is her husband's child."
“Little Dolphin is the child of the Third Young Master?”
This was surprising.
Jian Yunong was equally shocked.
What were these people thinking?
This was absurd, wasn't it?
“If it weren't for being the Third Young Master's child, why would he care so much? Young Master clearly liked that woman at first, but after the child was born, he didn't even hold a full moon banquet. He became very cold. Young Master and that woman don't look like a couple at all. I guess that woman's child is indeed the Third Young Master's. Young Master is a man and a bastard; after marrying Bai Ru, he finally caught a break, but now he’s still unexpectedly a father. Our proper Young Master has won.”
Jian Yunong frowned; what nonsense was this?
Clearing her throat, the whispers immediately ceased.
“Third Young Mistress.”
“Third Young Mistress.”
The two maids said respectfully.
Jian Yunong walked past them without glancing sideways.
Once Jian Yunong's figure disappeared, the expressions of the two maids changed, and they began to feel afraid. How much had the Third Young Mistress heard?
Probably nothing at all!
……
At midnight, the results could be checked.
Jian Yunong had been waiting for Huo Jincheng to come back.
But as time passed, Jian Yunong couldn't help but check the results herself.
The website was overloaded at that moment, and it took a long time for anything to load.
After half an hour, when Jian Yunong finally saw the last number, she was taken aback.
It exceeded her expectations.
She called Huo Jincheng, but he didn't answer.
Jian Yunong couldn't sit still any longer and asked the driver to take her to the hospital.
She knew the place; it should be the same hospital where she had run into Bai Ru before. Her aunt was still there recovering from childbirth.
The moonlight was like water as Jian Yunong stepped up the stairs in her low-heeled shoes, feeling incredibly happy.
She was very satisfied with this result. She wanted to tell Huo Jincheng quickly, to hold him and kiss him repeatedly while saying thank you, husband, thank you for your encouragement and support. She did it! She really did it!
Without him, she couldn't believe she could achieve this!
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