Shen Huaichuan was filled with doubts, but with Zhou Qiqi blocking his way, he could only swallow his words for the time being and stand silently behind her.
But before he could catch his breath, Zhou Qiqi pinched his outer thigh hard without him even noticing.
"hiss..."
He gasped in pain, still not fully recovered from his previous suspicions.
He looked up and saw that his parents and He Wanrou were all looking at him, as if waiting for his answer.
He then snapped out of his reverie, realizing he had been daydreaming. A hint of embarrassment flashed across his face, and he quickly asked.
"Huh? Mom, what did you just say?"
Seeing his absent-minded look, Qin Peilan couldn't help but laugh, and said in a reproachful tone:
"What are you thinking about so intently, child? We were just discussing where Wanrou should stay! We asked Qiqi earlier, and she said she'll listen to you and let you make the decision."
Qiqi said to listen to him? Shen Huaichuan's heart skipped a beat!
Does he not know his own position in the family?
Zhou Qiqi is very decisive. Whenever she makes up her mind about anything big or small at home, he basically has no choice but to nod and agree!
How could she suddenly say she'd listen to him on such an obviously controversial issue?
He subconsciously looked down at Zhou Qiqi in front of him.
Zhou Qiqi was tilting her head slightly, with a gentle and compliant smile on her face.
She nodded gently at him, her eyes full of trust and reliance, as if she truly regarded him as the head of the family, the pillar of her family.
Shen Huaichuan was completely dumbfounded; his mind was a complete mess.
Before he could even process what was happening, he was pinched on the thigh again.
This time he held back his words, and following Zhou Qiqi's gaze, he saw her almost imperceptibly pointing in the direction of Zhouzhou's bedroom, and immediately understood.
He quickly cleared his throat and said:
"Oh, well, about Comrade He staying at my house... I don't have any problems with that, but it's mainly Zhouzhou's side. The baby just started to feel a little better, she's still timid, very afraid of strangers, and can't handle too much noise or stimulation..."
Upon mentioning her beloved granddaughter, Qin Peilan's smile faded, and she frowned, saying, "That's true... we can't frighten the child."
Upon hearing this, He Wanrou, who was standing nearby, was furious inside, but she had to maintain a pitiful expression on her face and tried to plead her case again:
"But Auntie, I promise I'll be quiet, I absolutely won't..."
But before she could finish speaking, Shen Huaichuan immediately took over the conversation.
His gaze shifted to her, his tone no longer the cold, questioning one from before, but much softer, even somewhat gentler, as he advised:
"Comrade He, how about this? You can go back to the resettlement housing. It's a good environment, quiet, and you can get some rest. But to make it easier for you to take care of my mother, you can come earlier in the morning and go back after my mother has gone to sleep at night."
"It's just that... when Zhouzhou is home, you might have to make do a little and try to stay in the living room or my mom's room. Don't wander around the child so as not to scare her. What do you think? This way, it won't affect your ability to take care of my mom or Zhouzhou."
Shen Huaichuan was tall and imposing, with a handsome and dashing appearance. Normally stern and unsmiling, he softened his voice at this moment, speaking to her with rare patience and gentleness...
As He Wanrou listened to his deep voice and looked at his handsome face so close to hers, she felt a ticklish, tingling sensation in her heart, as if she had been tickled by a feather. The resentment and resistance in her heart instantly dissipated by more than half!
He Wanrou's heart skipped a beat at his unusually gentle attitude, and her reluctance lessened considerably.
Forget it, as long as I can stay, that's fine! If I come every day, I'll have a chance!
She immediately suppressed her displeasure, two blushes rose on her face, and she nodded obediently, saying gently:
"Okay... I'll follow Brother Huaichuan's arrangements. I'll be careful and won't scare Zhouzhou."
Seeing that both sides were satisfied, Qin Peilan was also pleased and made the decision: "Good! It's settled then! Huaichuan is very thoughtful!"
As soon as she finished speaking, a loud rumbling sound came from her stomach.
After a whole morning of this, with the shock of the illness and the two pills I took on an empty stomach, I'm feeling really weak and my stomach is a little uncomfortable.
He Wanrou immediately stepped forward, attentively taking Qin Peilan's arm, her tone both concerned and affectionate:
"Auntie, are you hungry? Let's go eat quickly! Your health is important!"
She was starving herself and hadn't eaten well last night.
She supported Qin Peilan with such warmth and naturalness that it was as if she were the daughter-in-law of the family.
As she stood up, she glanced at Zhou Qiqi with a smile, the smile seemingly friendly, but the smugness in her eyes was almost overflowing.
Zhou Qiqi completely ignored her gaze, as if she hadn't seen it. She turned around and naturally took Shen Huaichuan's arm, speaking to him gently:
"Yes, let's go quickly. Zhouzhou has been alone in the house for half a day. The little girl ate dinner early last night, so she must be starving. We need to hurry back and have dinner with her."
Upon hearing the mention of Zhouzhou, Qin Peilan immediately perked up. She barely needed He Wanrou's help, quickly putting on her shoes and heading out, saying repeatedly:
"Yes, yes, yes! Hurry up! Don't leave my precious granddaughter out alone! She must have been terrified, we need to comfort her!"
As she spoke, she took the lead and walked towards the door.
Left standing to the side, He Wanrou was stunned for a moment, a hint of embarrassment and resentment flashing across her face. She quickly called out softly and weakly:
"Auntie, then I..."
Qin Peilan then remembered her, paused, and a look of embarrassment and heartache appeared on her face. After thinking for a moment, she said:
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