As if sensing her gaze, Qin Zheng looked up and stared at her.

"Honey, why are you looking at me like that?"

Ye Yun smiled, shook her head, and said nothing.

Qin Zheng took her reaction to heart and squeezed her hand. "Don't worry, honey. She's not my mother anymore. I'm not that stupid. I still remember what she did to us before. She even bullied you. I won't be foolish enough to rush to protect someone who's been bad to us like before. Besides, we finally broke off our relationship. If she tries to cling to us again, it'll be another problem."

"Zhengzi, do you really think so?"

Before Ye Yun could say anything, Qin Xiang'e exclaimed in surprise.

Qin Zheng nodded.

Qin Xiang'e couldn't help but burst into tears, "Zhengzi, it's so good that you can see clearly!"

Qin Xiang'e had witnessed Li Xiuying's ruthlessness over the years, and she was afraid that Qin Zheng would not be able to bear it after learning about Li Xiuying's miserable situation, and would feel pity and let Li Xiuying cling to him again.

Li Xiuying is no good; didn't she try to go into the city with Qin Zheng last time?

...

After the meal, Ye Yun was about to wash the dishes, but Qin Xiang'e got up first to clear the table and told her to just rest.

Ye Yun is pregnant now, how can we let her do chores?

Even if you're not pregnant, it won't work.

Qin Zheng also let Ye Yun lie down in the chair and bask in the sun for a while, saying, "Honey, I heard from someone that it's good for pregnant women to bask in the sun. They say it can strengthen the body and is good for you and the baby in your belly. Now that it's autumn, the sun isn't too strong. It's so comfortable to bask in the sun and feel the breeze."

As he spoke, he even pulled the recliner over to Ye Yun's side.

Ye Yun glanced at him up and down with a deep look, said nothing else, responded, and smiled as she lay down in the chair.

She had just lain down when Qin Zheng made an excuse, saying, "Honey, I haven't been back for a long time. I brought some things for the villagers I know. You rest for a while, and I'll take them to them."

Ye Yun knew about this.

People like Erdanzi, who had a good relationship with Qin Zheng, took good care of Qin Xiang'e and the old lady when Qin Zheng was not at home. Qin Zheng even specially brought some tea from the city to send to their home.

As Qin Zheng left, the fourth brother, who was wiping the table and sweeping the floor, looked at Qin Zheng's retreating figure with a puzzled expression and muttered something.

"Since it's a gift-giving trip, why not bring your sister-in-law along..."

Yes, since it's a gift to thank someone for their usual care, why not bring her along? Wouldn't it be more sincere to bring her along?

"Fourth brother!"

While washing the dishes, Qin Xiang'e suddenly glared at the fourth brother, startling him so much that he trembled and looked at her in astonishment.

Seeing that he had finished sweeping the floor, Qin Xiang'e waved her hand and said, "Come here and wash the dishes!"

"oh……"

The fourth brother obediently put the broom back in the corner, went into the kitchen, and took the apron that Qin Xiang'e had taken off.

Qin Xiang'e glared at him reproachfully, "How come I never noticed before? Why do you talk so much?"

Fourth Brother: "..."

Although he didn't know why his mother suddenly got angry with him, he didn't dare to talk back and obediently lowered his head to wash the dishes.

Qin Xiang'e quickly walked towards Ye Yun.

"His wife." When she looked at Ye Yun, Qin Xiang'e regained her usual kind smile.

Ye Yun looked up and smiled gently, "Aunt."

"Hey." Qin Xiang'e responded, but her face was a little embarrassed. She hesitated, then said, "Do you want some oranges? Someone in our village has an orange tree. I'll go get you some. They're a bit sour, though. Do you want something sour?"

Before Ye Yun could answer, she slapped her forehead and said, "Hey! After you read my question, I'll go and get you a few. Once I get them, you can see if you want to eat them. You lie down and wait a bit!"

After saying that, she turned and left.

"Auntie, don't bother, I'm not angry," Ye Yun called out calmly.

Qin Xiang'e paused in her steps.

She quickly turned around, her smile hesitant: "Look at me... Auntie doesn't think you're angry, how could Auntie think you're angry..."

Ye Yun sighed.

"Aunt, I know what Qin Zheng went to do. He can't keep secrets. Don't worry, I won't make a fuss about this. There's no need."

Her words left Qin Xiang'e speechless.

Qin Xiang'e looked at her suspiciously, unsure whether she was genuinely not angry or just pretending. Hesitantly, she asked, "His wife, do you know where Zhengzi went?"

"Didn't he go to Erdanzi's house?"

"ah?"

"Qin Zheng isn't an impulsive person. If he wants to deal with something, he'll ask questions first before taking any action," Ye Yun said calmly.

After all, Li Xiuying is Qin Zheng's biological mother. Li Xiuying was right about one thing: Qin Zheng was the son who crawled out of her womb. As long as Li Xiuying didn't take Qin Zheng's life, Qin Zheng should remember this kindness.

How harshly Li Xiuying treated Qin Zheng back then, all for the sake of the Guo family.

Now that Li Xiuying is no longer of any use, the Guo family turned around and kicked her out of their home, which is really unethical.

Where does this leave Qin Zheng, who was mistreated by Li Xiuying back then?

What are all the hardships Qin Zheng has endured over the years?

Li Xiuying treated Qin Zheng so harshly, yet Qin Zheng endured the hardships inflicted by his own mother without complaint all those years, just so that the Guo family could become Li Xiuying's support.

Now, Qin Zheng has suffered, but the Guo family has turned around and kicked Li Xiuying out.

No, they won't agree.

We can't let those bastards from the Guo family get all the benefits. They shouldn't even think about getting rid of Li Xiuying, this troublesome woman!

Qin Zheng will naturally find out about Li Xiuying's situation when he goes to Erdanzi's house.

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