books44 Chapter 465: 2 women competing for 1 man?
Chapter 465: 2 women competing for 1 man?
"How could she become like this? Talking nonsense! How could she face Tingnan? What a rebellious daughter!" Tao's parents were kind people. Even when their daughter divorced and came home with her child, they accepted it calmly, ignoring the gossip and protecting their daughter and granddaughter. But now, they couldn't accept their extreme daughter, who had schemed to steal their benefactor's partner.
A few days later, Song Tingnan accepted Tao Huahua's invitation and went to the county town again. She looked at her old classmate and best friend sitting opposite her and felt that she had really changed a lot.
Tao Huahua was the first and only good friend she made when she entered the school.
My first encounter with her was when she led the interception. At that time, she was a fearless, bossy woman who was being used as a pawn and was enjoying it.
Many years later, when I saw her again, she was in her postpartum period, which was also her most difficult time. But now, she had dressed up specially, and the shyness and sincerity of the past were gone; she had grown into a strong woman.
Tao Huahua felt uncomfortable under Song Tingnan's gaze. She had been managing the restaurant for several years and had seen all kinds of faces. She was no longer the simple and loyal girl she used to be.
Moreover, for her own happiness, she decided to try diplomacy first and then take a hard line. "Ting Nan, you witnessed my youthful arrogance, and you also helped me when I was down and out. It would be a lie to say I'm not grateful. However, I don't want you to use these favors to deprive me of my right to pursue happiness."
"You have the right to pursue happiness?"
"Yes, let's not pretend we're not clear anymore. I think someone as smart as you should have realized long ago that I still prefer Brother Sheng."
Song Tingnan chuckled and asked, "So?"
"what?"
"If you like him, go tell him. Why are you looking for me?"
"You..." Tao Huahua was a little angry. After all, she had been through a lot. She quickly composed herself and continued, "Ting Nan, the three of us know each other quite well. We know what kind of personalities each other have. From an outsider's perspective, you and Sheng Ge are both competitive and career-oriented. Two people with similar personalities are more suitable to be friends. You haven't experienced marriage, so you don't know that the most suitable type is someone who can complement you."
"Whether we're compatible or not, we know ourselves. You only have one failed marriage, so you really don't have any good experience to share with others." Song Tingnan glanced at Tao Huahua. "Are you getting very close to that Wan'er?"
"What?" Tao Huahua didn't understand Ting Nan's thought process.
"The aroma of tea is getting stronger and stronger!"
Tao Huahua slammed her hand on the table and stood up. "Song Tingnan, I'm doing this for your own good. Have you ever looked into Zhong Shengli's family? His parents are very traditional. How could they accept a woman who works so hard outside? What they want is a dutiful and virtuous wife and mother. You can't be that. You'll regret it when things get messy. I remember you really dislike family conflicts."
"Isn't this normal? Do you like noise and commotion? Besides, Zhong Shengli knows my job very well, so you don't need to worry about it. As for what you said about being a dutiful wife and loving mother, are you referring to yourself?" Song Tingnan looked Tao Huahua up and down and said, "Maybe you used to be, but are you even close now? Smoking, drinking, playing along with men, how many times have you turned a fake relationship into a real one? Don't treat us like fools. Did you go through a bunch of women and find that Zhong Shengli was the most reliable, so you came to him? Are you fooling yourself, thinking that you haven't forgotten your original intentions and are still thinking about that fruitless youthful romance?"
Tao Huahua's face grew increasingly unpleasant, and she became furious. "Song Tingnan, what right do you have to talk to me like that? Don't you understand that I'm forced into this situation by life's circumstances? I only approached you out of consideration for our past relationship, wanting to compete with you fairly."
"Fair competition? You're just not confident enough. If he liked you, would you be with me? Knowing we're dating, you're deliberately playing tricks. Do you think I didn't know about all those little things you did?"
"What...what do you know?" Tao Huahua was clearly lacking in confidence.