When the female supporting role has a beauty system

Chapter 1245 Qiao Mai of the 1970s 13
“It’s not magnanimity, it’s that I don’t like it,” Gu Jingyue explained softly. “Because I don’t like it, I don’t care. On the contrary, I’m quite happy because I don’t have to put in the effort to manage the marriage.”

"Later, the man's career gradually improved, and she and he had a child together, so we naturally got divorced. But only the three of us knew about these things; no one else knew, because it wouldn't be honorable to talk about it."

Tan You listened intently. She noticed that Gu Jingyue had come to Qiao Mai's place, so she came over to hear some gossip. She didn't expect that contract marriages existed in the 1970s.

Sure enough, she was still inexperienced.

Qiao Mai frowned: "So you already have the idea of ​​managing a marriage?"

“Yes,” Gu Jingyue said frankly, “I really want to get married now. If I could see you every day after work and every morning when I get home, I would feel so happy.”

“I don’t need you to do housework or sacrifice yourself. With my salary, I can afford a housekeeper. As long as you stay quietly by my side, I’ll be very happy.”

Qiao Mai, recalling Qiao Wenting's assessment of her as naive and innocent, suddenly chuckled: "Do all you men like naive and innocent girls? Like silly beauties?"

"Naive and innocent?" Gu Jingyue savored the term for a long time before laughing and saying, "I'm sure I don't like silly beauties. On the contrary, I really enjoy chatting with smart people."

"You're not a stupid beauty either. You live a smart and insightful life. You know how to love yourself more, and that's great."

"As a man who enjoys more benefits, I hope my wife is a little selfish and loves herself more before she loves me. I hope she always puts herself first. A mature man doesn't ask his wife to sacrifice for him; he will take good care of both family and career."

Even Tan You had to admit that Gu Jingyue's words were very touching. Not to mention Qiao Mai, who was looking at Gu Jingyue with the eyes of a man for the first time.

Gu Jingyue noticed the change in Qiao Mai's eyes, and he was secretly pleased, but he remained calm. These things can't be rushed; you have to take it one step at a time to reach the final destination.

Smelling the aroma in the air, Qiao Mai turned down the heat and suddenly asked a completely unrelated question: "Can you eat spicy food?"

Gu Jingyue paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "I can only eat mildly spicy food; my stomach isn't very good."

“Okay,” Qiao Mai reduced the amount of chili peppers: “Wash your hands and get ready to eat.”

Gu Jingyue tacitly served the rice, and Qiao Mai took the opportunity to quickly stir-fry some vegetables. Seeing the two eating quietly, Tan You did not appear, but simply watched from mid-air.

Qiao Mai felt embarrassed when she appeared at this moment. After all, in Qiao Mai's eyes, she was still a child.

Gu Jingyue had dinner at Qiao Mai's place, and before leaving, he cleaned up the kitchen. Qiao Mai watched him work; his movements were clumsy but he did it very seriously, just like him—very meticulous.

"It's getting late, I'll go upstairs first." Gu Jingyue also had a sense of propriety. Seeing that it was already nine o'clock, he tactfully said goodbye.

Qiao Mai escorted him to the entrance, and just as she was about to close the door, she hesitated and called out to Gu Jingyue: "I'm divorced and have two children. Doesn't your family mind?"

Gu Jingyue stopped and pondered for a few seconds before speaking: "Qiao Mai, I'm not a virtuous and upright person. Others may think I'm very successful and always surrounded by people wherever I go."

"But essentially, I am a calculating person. Can you accept someone as calculating as me?"

Joe emphasized, "I'm the one asking you the question."

Gu Jingyue's eyes widened: "In my opinion, there's no difference between the two. There's nothing shameful about divorce; it's your right as a citizen exercising your rights." "You've given birth to two children, which proves you're healthy. As for me, although I've also been divorced, I don't have any children, which isn't a good reputation in other people's eyes."

Qiao Mai's eyes instinctively drifted downwards: "You..."

Gu Jingyue held her chin with his right hand, a half-smile on his face: "Where are you looking? I assure you I have no problem."

Qiao Mai's face flushed red. She took a step back and pushed Gu Jingyue's back. Gu Jingyue was pushed and shoved out of the house, and the door slammed shut behind him.

Gu Jingyue shook his head, but was in a very good mood. He knocked on the door: "Shall I take you to the shop tomorrow?"

"I'll drive myself!" Qiao Mai opened the door, only sticking her head out. Was she the kind of person who would give in so easily? Otherwise, wouldn't her week of hiding have become a joke?

Gu Jingyue: "Then you're not allowed to hide from me anymore."

“I wasn’t hiding from you,” Qiao Mai said, her eyes darting around, her words clearly concealing her true intentions. “I know, you should go up now.”

The door closed again, and Gu Jingyue stood there for a few more seconds before going back upstairs. It was strange, though. The layout was exactly the same, but Qiao Mai's house felt warm and comfortable, while upstairs it felt unusually quiet and deserted.

Qiao Mai picked up two shopping bags from the entryway; one bag contained a wool skirt, and the other a pair of high heels. This time, Qiao Mai didn't hesitate and took the two shopping bags into the walk-in closet.

Tan You suddenly appeared: "Accept Gu Jingyue?"

“It’s not a matter of accepting,” Qiao Mai said, startled. After regaining her composure, she admitted, “I’m just following your and Wen Ting’s advice. Let’s see what he does first. Give him a chance, and give me a chance too.”

Tan You raised an eyebrow: "Among your clients, you are the first one who is so eager for marriage."

“I just want to know what a happy marriage looks like,” Qiao Mai said, hanging up her wool skirt. “I suffered a lot in my marriage with Guo Jiantao. But I understand that it was because I met a bad person, not because of any fault of the marriage itself.”

"Otherwise, how could Engineer Wang and his wife be so happy?"

"It's clear that life isn't the same no matter who you live it with."

“I didn’t agree to it right away. I want to see how he does it first.” Qiao Mai stroked the wool skirt. “It’s the first time someone has bought me clothes and shoes.”

Tan You couldn't bear to see her like this: "If you like it, I can make a custom pattern for you and make clothes that you won't wear the same thing twice in ten years."

“It’s different,” Qiao Mai laughed, holding her skirt. “I know you’re good to me, but it’s different.”

“If I were with him, I would definitely have another child.” She glanced at Tan You as she spoke: “Guo Wenshan has already lost his heart with me, and Wenting is closer to you. I want a child who is only close to me.”

Tan You understood her thoughts: "Wen Ting can understand. It's only natural for you to remarry and have children again."

Qiao Mai's eyes reddened: "It's good that you understand, President Tan. It's great to have met you, but sometimes I can't help but feel sad. If you were my own mother, would I have been spared the suffering I endured in the past few years?"

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