Rebirth in the 90s: Her Counterattack and Redemption

Chapter 1300: Chapter 776: Calculation / Miscalculation_5

“Secretary Jing and Governor Luo get along so well. If we do this, how can it end well for us?” Wang Wei let out a soft sigh. “Mom, I didn’t expose you just now because I didn’t want to embarrass you, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t see through it.”

You’re doing this for nothing more than wanting Secretary Jing and Governor Luo to fight it out. But do you really think just a few words from you are enough to make them turn on each other?

Mom, stop wasting your energy on this. I know you’ve always hated Luo Zhenggang for sending Dad in. To be honest, I also hated him a lot back then, always thinking that once I had the strength, I’d make him pay.

But after what I’ve been through, I’ve figured it out. Not only should we not hate him, we should actually be grateful to him. If it hadn’t been for him, if Dad’s case had really been dug all the way out, things wouldn’t look like they do today.

Have you ever thought about how bad the consequences could have been? Mom, people need to learn to remember others’ good points, not just dwell on their bad ones. Otherwise we’ll exhaust ourselves, and the other side will end up hating us to death.”

“Are you really my son?” Bao Xiaohua’s brows furrowed tightly. “Your dad is still inside, and you can say something like this. Xiao Wei, these comfortable years have worn away every bit of backbone you had. You… you’ve really let your mother down.”

“If Dad’s case had happened now, it would be the death penalty. If you and I had been dragged down until today, would we still have the ability to climb back up?”

“Mom, really think over what I’ve said. Think about all the things Dad used to do. If it had dragged on until today, I’m afraid what Dad did wouldn’t have stopped at those things.”

“And at my age now, trying to stand up and start all over again would be pretty hard. To tell the truth, I really am very grateful now for Governor Luo’s insistence back then.”

“What benefits did he give you?” Bao Xiaohua stared at her son in puzzlement. “I’m your mother. You must not hide anything from me. In this world you can distrust anyone, but not your mother.”

“Mom, I’m not hiding anything from you, I swear!” Wang Wei raised his hand. “If you don’t believe me, I’ll swear a vicious oath.”

“Enough, I believe you.” Bao Xiaohua let out a long sigh. “You’ve grown up; your mother can’t control you anymore. Forget it, I don’t want to say any more. Just leave it at that.”

“Mom, don’t be like this. Dad’s doing fine in there. You shouldn’t keep fixating on this matter either. It’s not that I’ve lost my edge and become afraid; it’s that I truly see things clearly now. Even if we risk our lives to take revenge, it won’t go the way we want.

If Dad had been wronged, I’d do whatever it took, even if it cost me my life. But those assumptions just don’t exist, so we have to face the facts.

Mom, listen to me. I’ll make sure you have a happy old age, all right?”

“Xiao Wei, are you really willing to let it go?” Bao Xiaohua looked at her son in disbelief. “This change in you seems a bit too sudden. How can I believe it?”

“Mom, everything I’m saying is true.” Wang Wei gave a wry smile. “Honestly, it’s from watching Secretary Jing that I’ve come to understand some things.

And on top of that, Jing Xi treats me with such wholehearted devotion. I absolutely cannot let her down. To have me use her father to go after Luo Zhenggang—I just can’t do it.”

“Jing Weiguo hits the age limit next year, you know that, right?”

“Of course I know.”

“If you don’t use her father’s hand to strike at Luo Zhenggang now, then marrying her won’t bring you any practical benefits.” Bao Xiaohua plopped down on the chair and then immediately sprang back up with a yelp, clutching her backside with a pained expression.

“What’s wrong?” Wang Wei stepped over to look at where she’d sat, a trace of helplessness flashing in his eyes. This mom of his has changed somewhat over the years, but her habit of leaving things everywhere hasn’t changed one bit. How can you just toss a big pin around after using it?”

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“This is bad. That girl must have gone to the Luo Family.”

The mother and son stepped out the door and found the hall empty. Wang Wei slapped his forehead, hurriedly ran out, started the car, and sped all the way to the Provincial Committee Family Quarters.

“Please show your pass.” The guard stopped him with a stern face.

Wang Wei quickly got out of the car and gave a fawning smile. “Comrade, I’m Jing Xi’s boyfriend, that is, Secretary Jing’s daughter’s boyfriend. We had a little quarrel just now. Have you seen her come back?”

“Miss Jing’s boyfriend?” The guard looked him up and down twice in doubt. “Wait a moment.”

“No, no, no…” Wang Wei quickly stopped him. “If you call the Secretary’s house, I’m finished. No matter whose fault it is, if I didn’t give in to Xiao Xi, then it’s my fault.

If my future father-in-law finds out, how would he ever agree to let Xiao Xi marry me? Brother, help me out, just let me in, all right?”