Seeing Qiao Lei like this, Wen Fanghui felt a pang of pain in her heart and said, "Xiao Lei, if you don't want this child, then you won't have any children in the future..."

Thinking that she could have had a son, Wen Fanghui felt extremely sad. If she hadn't married Xing Xiaomeng, if her son hadn't been thinking about that woman, if... But life doesn't allow for "what ifs".

What exists simply exists.

"Mom, it's okay if you don't have any. Just let my older brother and sister-in-law have more children. I'll be your son for the rest of my life and take care of you."

Qiao Lei smiled slightly. Once you see things clearly, you'll find that not having children isn't such an unacceptable thing.

It's a miracle he's recovered; he was already in poor health, and even IVF might not have been successful.

So there's nothing to regret; it's just fate.

"Let's arrange it this way; hesitation will only lead to more trouble."

Mr. Qiao wasn't too reluctant; he felt that Qiao Lei was doing the right thing.

Rather than regretting having this child later if something happens, it's better not to have him now.

As for whether the son and daughter-in-law's marriage can continue, that is the son's own choice.

They agreed to go back and rest.

When Qiao Lei returned to the room, Xing Xiaomeng was already lying in bed, holding a parenting book in her hand.

"Xiaomeng, Mom will take you to the hospital for surgery tomorrow. After the surgery, you will rest well. We will get a divorce after you are fully recovered. After you have recovered, you can find a good person to marry and have children."

Qiao Lei didn't beat around the bush and just said it directly.

Xing Xiaomeng dropped the parenting book in her hand and looked at Qiao Lei, tears welling up in her eyes.

She refused to admit that she regretted it, but now that things have come to this, she already does.

It's no use saying anything now; there's no going back in life.

She accepted it with a sense of relief: "Okay."

After this incident, the two became complete strangers.

All the beautiful feelings we once had have vanished.

...

On Thursday, Su Luo came to give Qiao Lei acupuncture, and Qiao Lei told her about the person who came yesterday being Gu Yuzong.

"Su Luo, this person is very strange. You have to be careful. Xiao Meng's child has already gone to the hospital for surgery, but if that person wants to harm you, he definitely won't give up."

Qiao Lei knew that Zhen Hui wanted to deal with Master Lin and the child behind Su Luo.

But this doesn't need to be explained; Su Luo will understand naturally after his reminder.

"Thank you for reminding me, I will be careful."

Qiao Lei's reminder was definitely a good thing, so Su Luo appreciated it.

Qiao Lei nodded, "That's good that Su Luo understands."

"I'll prescribe some medicine later. You can take it to the pharmacy, get the medicine, and brew it to replenish your wife's vital energy."

Knowing that Xing Xiaomeng had lost her baby, Qiao Lei reminded her to be careful of someone trying to harm them, and Su Luo also took the opportunity to give Xing Xiaomeng a health regimen.

"Okay, thank you."

Qiao Lei nodded and prepared to go to sleep peacefully.

After giving Qiao Lei acupuncture, Su Luo returned to school.

As Hu Fei ate the fruit platter and pastries she had brought back, she asked, "How much longer are you going to treat Qiao Lei? I've gained several pounds in the past few months..."

Thank goodness she trained with Su Luo, otherwise she would have gained even more weight.

Su Luo had a small appetite, so she ate very little of the delicious food she brought back herself. She shared some with her roommates, and most of it ended up in Hu Fei's stomach...

"It should be almost over by winter break, then you won't need acupuncture anymore."

Su Luo smiled and said.

Qiao Lei's health is recovering well. Because of this incident, the acupuncture treatment, which was originally scheduled to end a month before the winter break, will have to wait until the start of the winter break.

"That's alright, I'll start dieting after I finish eating these few months!"

Hu Fei said with a smile.

"Feifei, someone might be targeting me. We're close, so be careful what they give you, whether it's food or other necessities."

Su Luo remembered Qiao Lei's warning: she and Hu Fei were getting close, and Hu Fei might also be in danger.

Hu Fei nodded repeatedly: "Don't worry, don't worry. I won't take anything from anyone else except what you give me. I'm not greedy or gluttonous."

Hu Fei knew Su Luo's good intentions, so she took it very seriously.

She will keep her mouth shut and her hands shut.

Su Luo was relieved.

On Saturday, Su Luo returned to the Taoist temple.

Black Rice grumbled and whined as it came down the mountain to greet them.

"Woof woof woof—"

An elderly lady has come to visit; there's a new elderly lady in the house. I know she's your mother.

Heimi happily shared with Su Luo that the old lady had the same aura as Su Luo.

Su Luo looked at Hei Mi and felt as if he was trying to express something to her, but Su Luo couldn't understand it.

Su Luo patted Heimi's head and said with a smile, "Heimi, don't worry, I bought you some delicious food too. I'll give it to you when we get home."

"Woof woof—"

Why can't you understand what I'm saying?

Hei Mi looked at Su Luo with a puzzled expression, but he quickly jumped up.

Just like the owner, the little master's mother sometimes understands and sometimes doesn't, but that doesn't matter.

She brought herself some delicious food too.

The black rice wagged its tail happily, constantly expressing its excitement and joy.

Upon arriving at the entrance of Qingfeng Temple, Su Luo's eyes lit up and she exclaimed in surprise, "Mom, when did you arrive? Didn't you say it would be several more days? I thought you wouldn't arrive until next week!"

Su Luo was overjoyed; she immediately understood what the black rice meant.

She smiled and walked quickly toward Liu Xiaohua and Su Tiantian.

Liu Xiaohua seemed much more energetic. Mother and daughter hugged, and Su Tiantian, nestled between them, smiled and felt doubly warm.

Heimi tilted her head and tried to squeeze in, but Su Tiantian pushed her away.

Black Rice happily continued to squeeze in, but quickly retreated; it was too crowded and uncomfortable...

Blind Lin patted the dog's head and said, "Why are you, a dog, going to meet someone else, a mother and daughter?"

Black Rice didn't understand, it just grinned.

Liu Xiaohua released Su Luo and said with a smile, "Mom arrived yesterday. Your eldest brother, second brother, sister-in-law, and your father all urged me to come quickly. They said that since I've become a big star, they won't let me do any housework anymore. Your eldest sister-in-law and second sister-in-law even bought me some face cream to apply..."

Liu Xiaohua is a very hardworking person who takes care of her family.

Her efforts have all paid off. Her husband knows how hard she works, her son and daughter-in-law are grateful for her contributions, and her grandchildren are very sensible.

They supported her acting career, resolutely refused to let her do housework, and even bought her nice clothes, did her hair and skincare. Liu Xiaohua couldn't stand it anymore, so she came early.

She thought that being a big star was just her family overestimating her. She wanted to act, but she might not be able to act forever. She would act now while she could, because maybe she wouldn't have any roles to play next year. Then she would go home and be an ordinary housewife, Liu Xiaohua.

"Mom, you look so beautiful."

Su Luo looked at Liu Xiaohua and couldn't help but hug her again.

Liu Xiaohua has always been beautiful, but her skin has turned yellow from being exposed to the sun and wind all the time. She's not dark-skinned. Su Luo remembers that Liu Xiaohua was very fair-skinned when she was little, and her fair skin is all inherited from Liu Xiaohua.

Liu Xiaohua looks radiant after this period of rest.

"Oh dear, Mom is getting on in years, don't talk about what looks good or not, it's making me feel all flustered. Let's go home." Liu Xiaohua felt very embarrassed and pulled Su Luo into the house.