1069 You knew it all along, didn’t you?
Upon hearing Jian Yunong’s words, Mei Hanqing felt as if she had been struck by lightning, her delicate figure shaking uncontrollably.
Although Su Mingxuan had told her everything and she had guessed the truth of the matter, Jian Yunong hadn’t spoken a single word from beginning to end.
There was no implication of acknowledging that Mei Hanqing was her daughter, which filled Mei Hanqing’s heart with a chilling frost, and made her believe that Jian Yunong had never even thought of reconciling with her.
Otherwise, why didn’t she say anything?
Now, Jian Yunong’s sudden words left Mei Hanqing completely stunned, and tears uncontrollably slipped from her eyes.
She’s telling herself she’s wrong, that she wants to take her home?
But does she even have a home?
Taking a deep breath, Mei Hanqing slowly turned around. Seeing Jian Yunong’s heartbroken appearance, Mei Hanqing forced a smile, but tears continued to flow, unstoppable!
"I really want to ask you why you’re only appearing now. I really want to tell you how I’ve been living all these years..." Mei Hanqing’s delicate body swayed gently, as if she might fall to the ground at any moment: "But I feel it’s no longer necessary!"
With those words, Mei Hanqing turned and left, decisively, without any hesitation!
Staring at Mei Hanqing’s retreating figure, Jian Yunong immediately shouted: "Han Qing..."
As she cried out, Jian Yunong quickly ran towards Mei Hanqing, feeling the immense pain in Mei Hanqing’s heart.
And all this was caused by her own actions; because she didn’t acknowledge it when Su Mingxuan spoke earlier.
Now she had deeply hurt Mei Hanqing, had provoked her!
For over twenty years, Mei Hanqing had always relied on herself, always appeared strong. No matter the obstacles, challenges, or rumors, she never backed down!
She didn’t know who she’d be backing down for, nor who she’d be showing weakness to.
She had packaged herself as strong as a porcupine, never bothering to argue with those who judged her.
Because she knew that in this world, if a man is successful, it’s called having a successful career, but if a woman is successful, she’s easily judged, facing rumors about sleeping her way to the top!
If too successful, jealousy follows. If she’s lacking, she’s looked down upon.
If she’s beautiful, they say she’s had surgery.
If wealthy, they say she’s kept. More open, they call her loose; more reserved, they say she pretends.
Cold and detached, they say she’s arrogant; overly enthusiastic, they say she’s promiscuous.
Walking ahead, she faces backlash; walking behind, she misses out.
No matter how good she is, someone will always find faults. This is reality!
Especially someone like her, coming from a welfare institution, without any background, she’s more prone to jealousy, more prone to being bullied and spoken about maliciously.
"Han Qing, Mom was wrong. It’s not that Mom doesn’t recognize you, but Mom was afraid that you wouldn’t accept her..." Jian Yunong hurriedly blocked Mei Hanqing’s path, tearfully matching her gaze.
Seeing Jian Yunong’s tear-streaked face, Mei Hanqing’s heart was filled with complexity.
"I want some silence." Mei Hanqing said calmly.
With that, Mei Hanqing moved aside, then proceeded forward without hesitation, brushing past Jian Yunong.
"Han Qing..."
Mei Hanqing seemed not to hear Jian Yunong, moving forward without turning back.
Watching this scene, Ye Xunhuan sighed slightly, glanced at Su Mingxuan: "You were too impulsive!"
"Do you think I wanted to be impulsive?" Su Mingxuan said heavily: "In your place, could you remain so calm?"
Ye Xunhuan was silent. Ultimately, Su Mingxuan was still a child, even though he was from a wealthy family, knowing more than most, his mentality couldn’t compare with his own.
After a gentle sigh, Ye Xunhuan remained silent and walked out directly, intending to chase Mei Hanqing.
As he passed by Jian Yunong, seeing her crying like a delicate pear blossom, Ye Xunhuan said bitterly: "Miss Jian, you were wrong, very wrong!"
"I..."
"You’re not as good as your son!"
With these words, Ye Xunhuan hurried outside.
Although Su Mingxuan was impulsive, revealing everything to Mei Hanqing unexpectedly, it was also a yearning for family!
But Jian Yunong always wanted to first cultivate feelings with Mei Hanqing, but even after cultivating feelings, would Mei Hanqing be able to accept it calmly when reconciling?
And how long would it take for Jian Yunong to cultivate such feelings?
Upon hearing Ye Xunhuan’s words, Jian Yunong became stunned, her face filled with pain.
Was she wrong?
Truly wrong?
Should she have told her from the beginning, should she have...
Thinking this, a deep sense of regret arose in Jian Yunong’s heart.
No sooner had Ye Xunhuan left, than Su Mingxuan hurried outside as well.
"Su Mingxuan, what are you doing..."
"Chasing my sister!"
"Don’t you think the trouble you’ve caused is big enough?"
"Then why didn’t you tell my sister, why didn’t you tell her everything?" Su Mingxuan shouted: "What’s the point of delaying?"
"You can bear to delay not recognizing my sister; I can’t. If you won’t chase her back, I will!"
Did Jian Yunong not want to recognize Mei Hanqing?
No!
From a mother’s standpoint, she wanted to recognize Mei Hanqing more than anyone, wanted to take her home.
But because of her motherly identity, her considerations were more than anyone else’s.
It was also these concerns that made her forget the bond of blood.
Finishing the words, Su Mingxuan regardless ran quickly outside.
Jian Yunong stood there, lifeless, like an eggplant struck by frost, completely wilting!
Meanwhile, other guests in the cafe watched the scene unfold, their minds filled with countless questions about what exactly was going on.
Ye Xunhuan, after running out of the hotel, finally caught up with Mei Hanqing.
At this moment, Mei Hanqing’s entire being seemed lost, her spirit depleted.
Considering the situation, anyone would struggle to accept it, even if they initially appeared calm and composed.
But after parting, can they really maintain a calm demeanor?
Seeing Mei Hanqing so dispirited and exhausted, Ye Xunhuan’s heart ached slightly.
"Han Qing, are you alright?"
Upon hearing Ye Xunhuan’s voice, Mei Hanqing stiffly turned to glance at him, expressionless, and asked: "You knew everything all along, didn’t you?"