He didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning was clear.
Don't make the sound so loud, or people will misunderstand!
Shen Huaichuan found his father's forced composure somewhat amusing, but outwardly nodded obediently and replied:
"Okay, Dad."
Standing next to Shen Huaichuan, Zhou Qiqi naturally understood the meaning behind her father-in-law's words, and her cheeks flushed slightly.
She felt a little wronged, and also a little amused and exasperated.
She was exhausted, and Shen Huaichuan was considerate and gave her a massage. How did that become "not paying attention to her image" in her father-in-law's eyes?
Anyway, at home, you can do whatever you want, right?
Why bother distinguishing between day and night?
However, despite her thoughts, she also knew that people in this era were conservative in their thinking.
Especially her father-in-law, an old-fashioned soldier, was very rigid, which she understood, so she didn't say much.
The atmosphere in the living room became somewhat awkward, tinged with amusement.
At least the atmosphere wasn't so heavy anymore.
Shen Huaichuan and Zhou Qiqi squeezed each other's hands and both breathed a sigh of relief.
Shen Huaichuan composed himself and quickly got to the point:
"Dad, where's Mom? How did her checkup at the clinic go? Is she alright?"
Shen Zhenbang's expression softened somewhat, and he said:
"The nurse at the clinic is quite responsible. She examined me carefully and said there was nothing seriously wrong, just that I've been too stressed lately and I'm a little weak. She prescribed some calming medicine. She's walking slowly and is behind me. I came back first to see how you've finished packing."
Shen Huaichuan became anxious upon hearing this and said, "Mom is prone to dizziness, how can you let her fall behind alone!"
As he spoke, he lifted his foot to go to the door to greet them.
Zhou Qiqi was also thinking about it, so she quickly followed them out.
She had only seen her mother-in-law, Qin Peilan, in the photos that Shen Huaichuan treasured.
In the photo, she is wearing a crisp military uniform, with bright eyes and a heroic air.
She felt a little nervous but also a little expectant, wanting to see this former heroine in person.
As the two approached the courtyard gate, they saw an elderly woman with gray hair slowly walking towards them from afar.
Zhou Qiqi recognized her at a glance from her facial features and demeanor; the old woman was her mother-in-law, Qin Peilan.
But to her surprise, her mother-in-law's face was pale, her steps were slow, and she looked very old.
She looks at least ten years older than her father-in-law, which is a bit heartbreaking.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. When she was in her forties, her eldest son went missing on the battlefield and has not been heard from since.
A few years later, the second son and daughter-in-law were also retaliated against by drug traffickers for their anti-drug mission, and both became vegetative. The only remaining granddaughter was also traumatized by this and stopped speaking.
How could a mother not be traumatized when her children, whom she carried for ten months and gave birth to, all suffer mishaps?
Such a series of blows might have made other people despair.
My mother-in-law is quite strong, but her spirit is strong; unfortunately, her body can't take it.
I've had quite a few surgeries, both major and minor, over the years, and I'm already doing pretty well to be in this condition now.
Shen Huaichuan and Zhou Qiqi immediately stepped forward, one on each side, to help him up.
"Mom!" "Auntie!"
Shen Huaichuan and Zhou Qiqi both called out and quickly went to meet them.
Zhou Qiqi reached out to support her mother-in-law's arm from the other side, and Shen Huaichuan also reached out to help his mother.
Qin Peilan looked up, saw her son, then glanced at Zhou Qiqi, her eyes flickered, but before she could speak—
Suddenly, a figure appeared from behind Qin Peilan with remarkable ease.
With a skillful yet forceful movement, he pushed Zhou Qiqi back half a step and then firmly grabbed Qin Peilan's other arm.
"Auntie, please watch your step!"
As if she had just noticed Zhou Qiqi, she smiled apologetically and said softly:
"This must be Qiqi, right? She's still a young girl, with delicate skin. She probably isn't used to this kind of strenuous work of helping people. Let me do it. I'm more professional, so I don't accidentally hurt Auntie's back."
Zhou Qiqi's outstretched hand froze in mid-air as she stared at the strange woman who had suddenly appeared before her.
The woman looked to be in her mid-twenties, dressed in a light gray Lenin suit, with two glossy black braids hanging down her chest. She had fair skin, gentle features, and at first glance appeared quite delicate and quiet.
But who is Zhou Qiqi?
In my past life, I struggled in the workplace and saw all sorts of strange and powerful people.
The woman's clever move and her seemingly gentle but actually barbed words instantly set off alarm bells in Zhou Qiqi's mind.
This guy's a master! He seems docile on the surface, but he's got a sharp edge hidden inside!
Seeing Zhou Qiqi in a daze, Shen Huaichuan immediately frowned. Looking at this unfamiliar girl, he spoke bluntly:
"Excuse me, are you a new doctor at the clinic? Thank you. This is enough. Let my wife help my mother inside. It's not convenient for outsiders to come into the house."
Qin Peilan only calmed down a bit after seeing her youngest son. She gently patted the woman beside her hand and softly said to her son:
“Huaichuan, this is not an outsider, this is Wanrou. She is the nurse who takes care of me and your father at the sanatorium. She is very meticulous and thoughtful. When she heard that we were coming, she took leave and accompanied us all the way. She worked so hard! It's okay, just let her help me. She is professional and I'm used to it.”
He Wanrou immediately gave a shy and docile smile, her voice even softer, and said:
"Auntie, please don't say that. Taking care of you and Uncle is my duty, and it's something I do willingly. You and Uncle treat me so well, like your own daughter. What's a little hardship like this?"
As she spoke, her eyes glanced at Shen Huaichuan seemingly unintentionally before quickly lowering them, as if she were shy.
Qin Peilan was very satisfied with his well-behaved and sensible appearance, and a smile of relief appeared on her face.
Zhou Qiqi stood aside, taking in everything.
She looked at He Wanrou's "caring little cotton-padded jacket" attitude and sneered inwardly.
Ah, what a pure and elegant white lotus!
With such acting skills and such flair for tea, it's a real shame she's not an actress!
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