Howard was taken aback: "Wouldn't it be better if I did it?"
Qin Mingxian pouted: "What about your wife?"
Howard paused for a moment, then said, "She can't cook."
Qin Mingxian fell silent. She picked off the leaves of the greens one by one, so they could be rinsed with water later.
Howard sensed something.
"You're not satisfied with Mingzhao?"
Qin Mingxian ignored him.
Unfortunately, wherever he went, Howard followed...
Qin Mingxian muttered, "Does it matter whether I'm satisfied or not? You've already married your wife..."
Howard said with a hint of helplessness, "Mom, she's my wife..."
Qin Mingxian retorted, "What kind of couple are we if we haven't slept together?"
Howard was speechless with emotion.
He didn't know how to tell his mother, and he was even worried about Mingzhao's feelings at that moment.
Will she notice?
Was her mother's attitude towards her unnatural?
Qin Mingxian got angry when she saw her son's stupid appearance.
She put the washed vegetables into a strainer to filter the water.
"Son, if..."
Howard raised his head and stared intently at Qin Mingxian.
Qin Mingxian couldn't continue speaking.
With lowered eyelids: "What do you think of Dr. Miyazaki?"
Without waiting for Howard's reply, she continued, "I think Dr. Gong Zhu is very good. She's beautiful, speaks gently, and is very kind..."
Howard got angry: "Mom!"
Qin Mingxian stopped talking.
"I'm a married man. Do you want me to make a mistake?"
Qin Mingxian retorted, "I'm only doing this for your own good."
"I'm perfectly fine right now..."
Qin Mingxian flicked the excess water off her hands and snorted coldly.
"What's so great about you? You're the one who wants to settle down with her, but what about her?"
"Whose wife is away from home for months at a time? You can really let her go without worry."
Qin Mingxian always prided herself on her image, and she never dared to answer questions about her son's marriage.
She had already found out who that person was.
Why would someone work at a research institute?
Who would believe that if I told them?
Her? A little girl who can't speak?
Howard's tall figure blocked Qin Mingxian's path.
“I believe in her; she is my wife. I admire her for her contributions to the country.”
"I defend our country, she strengthens the nation through scientific research. We... are very good together, and a good match."
The firmness in Howard's words was something Qin Mingxian hadn't expected.
She still had doubts about Mingzhao: "Are you serious? She's a researcher? So... she's not just sweeping floors or guarding the gate at a research institute?"
“Yes.” Howard recalled the scene of Mingzhao standing on the stage today.
Her eyes seemed to sparkle: "She's amazing. She's a national hero, a people's hero."
Howard did not elaborate on what Zhao had developed that earned him such praise.
However, the way he looked so proud of Mingzhao made Qin Mingxian's teeth ache.
It's unbearable to look at.
Howard frowned: "Who told you that Mingzhao was sweeping the floor at the research institute?"
Qin Mingxian choked, her eyes darting around in a flustered manner.
"Just Sister-in-law Gou... and He's wife who often comes to play with Li Xiaocao next door..."
None of them were on good terms with Mingzhao...
Don't believe what they say. Zhaozhao is fine.
Qin Mingxian ignored Huo Hua.
After all the dishes were cooked and placed on the table, Huo Hua knocked on the door to call Mingzhao out to eat.
"Then you two comrades, please join us for a meal."
Qin Mingxian said to Liu Mei.
Liu Mei glanced at Huo Hua and Ming Zhao's expressions and saw that neither of them seemed to disagree.
He quickly expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thank you."
Then he went out and found Zhao Gang.
The two thanked Qin Mingxian again.
Qin Mingxian enthusiastically served food to the two of them, saying, "Don't be shy, don't be shy, eat more."
Then I added a piece of meat to Mingzhao's plate as well.
"Thanks."
Mingzhao's obedient and well-behaved manner softened Huo Hua's heart.
They also gave Mingzhao some meat to eat.
Mingzhao looked up and smiled.
Qin Mingxian silently observed the young couple's interaction.
The son seems to like the girl.
But it just looks too bland and uninteresting.
"Zhaozhao, now that you're back... you should be able to stay at home for a while, right?"
Mingzhao paused in her eating, and the smile on her face faded.
Howard's heart tightened at the sight, and his throat felt as if something was blocking it.
He was eager to ask Mingzhao what had happened.
But his strong willpower allowed him to control himself.
We're still eating; we'll talk about everything after we finish eating.
Qin Mingxian had no idea what Huo Hua was thinking. She only knew that after she asked her question, Mingzhao remained silent.
Since Mingzhao won't say, then...
Qin Mingxian turned her gaze to Liu Mei and Zhao Gang.
"Could you two please tell us something? Will Mingzhao be able to return to the family?"
Liu Mei and Zhao Gang exchanged a glance, then said expressionlessly:
"I'm sorry, I can't answer that question."
Qin Mingxian also comes from a highly educated family. She's not as unreasonable as some people think.
Howard's father was a high-ranking official, and in certain situations, it was necessary to keep things confidential. The fact that he couldn't say anything to the outside world already tells a lot.
Qin Mingxian nodded: "That means they can't come back."
Huo Hua noticed that Ming Zhao was eating more and more slowly.
Unable to resist speaking up, she said, "Mom, can we talk about this after dinner? This is between Zhaozhao and me, and I will discuss it with her properly."
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