Chapter 81 Couple at loggerheads
Editor: Jodi
When Chu Ge saw the familiar decoration, she felt a touch of emotion in her heart, however the moment she heard Lin Cheng Du’s words that feeling dissipated, replaced by a nameless anger as she wished she could tear his face that had that fake smile on it into shreds.
Lin Qin was somewhat unable to bear seeing this scene. He had just seen Chu Ge’s tears about to fall when they were stifled abruptly by Lin Cheng Du’s words.
He could see it clearly now: his father was nothing but a coward in front of his mother, and an arrogant and proud one at that.
Taking a deep breath, Chu Ge managed to suppress her anger, turned around, glared at Lin Cheng Du fiercely then walked towards the kitchen in her high heels, click-clacking away, and as she passed by Lin Qin, her tone suddenly became very gentle, “Baby, what would you like to eat? Mommy will cook it for you.”
Lin Qin smiled at Chu Ge, “Anything is fine for me.”
Speaking of which, he hadn’t eaten food that had been cooked by Chu Ge for a long time. Actually since his parents’ divorce, no, it should be said that even before the divorce, during the period when they had especially been fighting constantly– she had stopped cooking.
Chu Ge’s culinary skills were actually not that good, what’s more before she married Lin Cheng Du she had been a pampered lady, untouched by mundane tasks. However she really loved Lin Cheng Du; because for him, she gave up her flourishing career and social circle to become a devoted housewife, and then in just two years, she went from not knowing how to fry an egg to preparing lavish meals.
The Lin family was also prestigious, and Chu Ge and Lin Cheng Du had been close since childhood. Chu Ge had been doted on growing up, and Lin Cheng Du pampered her before and after their marriage.
However, Lin Cheng Du was someone who had strong ambition and pride, and unwilling to settle for just inheriting the family business, he was determined to create his own enterprise without relying on his family’s name.
In the beginning Chu Ge supported him wholeheartedly, dedicating her youth to him, and Lin Cheng Du also established Chu Tian Entertainment successfully, a business he grew significantly.
However as his business flourished, he became increasingly busy, often not returning home, and given the nature of his entertainment company, surrounded by beautiful women and constantly in the media spotlight, rumors started flying all over.
And Chu Ge, slowly losing her confidence, felt that she had become unattractive, that Lin Cheng Du’s heart had changed, that he no longer loved her, and that he had other women outside.
And it wasn’t known if it was in a bid to regain his attention or perhaps to assert herself, but she often initiated arguments with him on the rare occasions he was home.
And it just so happened that it was during that time that Lin Cheng Du’s company started facing some problems, and Lin Cheng Du, working tirelessly from early in the morning to late in the night, only to come home and not be understood by his love, also became angry, and started to no tolerate her little temper tantrums.
A marriage that was full of misunderstandings and impatience, with a lack of communication, naturally led to divorce. However if things were thought about clearly and in detail, it was difficult to say who exactly it was that was at fault.
And Chu Ge, proud by nature, believed she would be better off without Lin Cheng Du, and so defying her family’s advice, she left the country without looking back, immersing herself in her career until she returned hurriedly when she heard that Lin Qin was suffering from social phobia.
Meanwhile Lin Cheng Du, extremely prideful and with a strong sense of self-esteem, found it impossible to admit he was wrong. As a result, the couple’s issues dragged on for years. However it was obvious to those with discerning eyes that there were still feelings between them.
And Lin Qin, with a clear and perceptive mind, quickly recognized the problems between his parents. If there were no feelings left, then he wouldn’t mind; they could continue to prolong their stalemate. However the irony was that their feelings hadn’t diminished at all, hence this prolonged state of unresolved issues was simply just a sheer waste of time and a sheer waste of life.
After thinking for a long time as he sat on the sofa, Lin Qin looked at Lin Cheng Du then asked, “Dad, why didn’t you just tell mom the truth? You clearly can’t let go of the past.”
Lin Cheng Du’s old face turned red then he said in a somewhat defensive manner, “Where did I not tell the truth? What I said was the truth!”
Lin Qin asked again, “Do you think mom is beautiful now?”
Even though Lin Cheng Du often enjoyed disagreeing with Chu Ge, on this matter, he had to admit that his ex-wife was beautiful and charming. Hence, he turned his head away, choosing not to answer.
“I think mom is really beautiful.” Lin Qin said with a smile. “And there must be a lot of people pursuing her now, right?”
“How is that possible!” Lin Cheng Du argued back subconsciously: “She’s an old lady now, how could there be anyone pursuing her?”
And it just so happened that Chu Ge was coming out of the kitchen, and hearing Lin Cheng Du’s words, she huffed loudly, “Then I’ll have to disappoint you. This ‘old lady’ is way more sought after than you, this old man! There are enough people pursuing me to line up from my company to the airport!”
Lin Cheng Du scoffed, “Keep dreaming your daydreams!”
“Lin Cheng Du, you!” Chu Ge slammed the bowl on the dining table and was about to retort when she suddenly flashed a flirtatious smile, adjusted her wavy hair over her shoulder then said, “If it wasn’t because my darling son was coming back today I wouldn’t have even bothered to come over here to have dinner with an old man like you. There are a lot of young fresh meat lining up eagerly waiting to invite me to dinner!”
Lin Cheng Du’s blood rushed up in anger, “You dare to go!”
“Why wouldn’t I?” Chu Ge chuckled, “Isn’t having dinner with a young fresh meat more interesting than eating with an old man like you?”
Chu Ge calling him an old man repeatedly showed that she was quite bothered by him having called her an old woman earlier.
And observing his changing expressions with amusement, Chu Ge knew he still cared about her. However she still said, “Besides, what right do you have to control me? Are you my husband or my boyfriend? I can have dinner with whoever I want, can’t I?”
Lin Cheng Du was left speechless, and just as he was struggling for a comeback, he saw Lin Qin who was trying to make himself less noticeable and said sternly, “How can you say such things in front of our son? I’m embarrassed for you if you’re not!”
Chu Ge also looked at Lin Qin, “Baby, you also want mummy to find someone who can accompany her for the rest of her life, don’t you?”
Lin Cheng Du also turned to Lin Qin, his narrowed eyes filled with threats.
The innocent Lin Qin who was caught up in their battle, “…..”
I’m weak, pitiful and helpless. I don’t know, I don’t know anything, really!
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