Chapter 78: She had at least left herself a way out. Zhang Yue was truly furious...
Everyone turned to look at Da Ya.
At that moment, Daya looked very confused. Seeing everyone looking at her, she silently lowered her head and walked out from the crowd.
Seeing her come out, Qian Zhaodi rushed to her in a few steps, as if the child would be snatched away if she was even slightly slower.
"Da Ya, I've missed you so much! Have you missed your mom these past few days?"
She pulled Da Ya into her arms, her voice sounding somewhat choked with emotion.
Judging from their expressions, the onlookers were somewhat moved, feeling that their hardships had finally come to an end.
However, Da Ya didn't react much. When Qian Zhaodi realized that the child wasn't speaking, she awkwardly let go of Da Ya and said, "What's wrong with you, child? Your mother is talking to you, why aren't you saying anything?"
As she spoke, she subconsciously pinched Da Ya's arm.
Her action startled Daya, who instinctively shrank back.
No one understood the meaning of this action better than Daya.
"You brat, if you dare disobey me, I'll beat you to death!"
These words seemed to be imprinted in Da Ya's mind. Whenever she saw Qian Zhaodi or heard her voice, those words seemed to crawl out of her eardrums and torment her.
Thinking of those things, Da Ya instinctively shrank back again.
Seeing this, Qian Zhaodi frowned and thought to herself: This brat is indeed impossible to raise. After raising her for so many years, she is still the same.
But with so many people around, and for her own purposes, she couldn't treat Daya the same way she used to. She could only force a smile and say, "This child has been so happy to see her mother for so long, has she gone crazy?"
"No, that's not true!"
Da Ya, with a burst of strength from who knows where, shoved Qian Zhaodi hard, almost making her stumble.
She shouted, "I don't want you to be my mother! You're not my mother!" With that, she ran straight to Li Qian, hugged her, and started sobbing.
"She's not my mom, she never has been my mom, sob sob... I don't want her to be my mom."
Everyone was stunned by this sudden turn of events. No one could react in time, not even Li Qian. But she subconsciously stroked Daya's back gently, which showed that she usually treated Daya the same way.
The way everyone looked at Qian Zhaodi became somewhat subtle.
I do feel some pity, after all, it's so tragic that even one's own daughter doesn't acknowledge them.
However, as the saying goes, there is always a reason why someone is pitiful. If she hadn't treated Daya badly to begin with, she wouldn't have done this.
The main reason is that everyone knows how she treated Daya before. She desperately wanted a son and never treated Daya well, so how could Daya be affectionate towards her?
Moreover, Li Qian is easy to get along with, and it's obvious that she's genuinely fond of Daya.
This put Qian Zhaodi in an awkward position.
No one could say anything; it was all her own fault.
If she had been even slightly kinder to Daya in the past, everyone would definitely have spoken up for her.
But Qian Zhaodi didn't think she was wrong. She just wanted a son, what was wrong with that?
There are so many people in this world who want a son, she's not the only one.
Moreover, she at least managed to keep Daya alive and didn't drown her in a chamber pot; she had already done more than enough.
But how dare this brat treat her like this? If she had known, she would have just drowned her in the chamber pot.
"Da Ya, I am your biological mother. You came from my belly. I was pregnant for ten months and suffered pain for a whole day and night when I gave birth to you. Do you know that?"
She retorted angrily, "Aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning for treating me like this?"
Hearing this, the women present who had given birth were moved again.
Why do they dare to act so arrogantly in front of children?
Isn't it because she suffered a lot when she gave birth?
That child should listen to him.
That girl is really too heartless.
Zhao Shuyi frowned as she listened, but given the current situation, it wouldn't be appropriate for her to go out and talk.
She glanced at Ye Xuedong, but before he could speak, Da Ya pulled away from Li Qian's embrace and yelled at Qian Zhaodi, "What does your pain during childbirth have to do with me? Did I ask you to give birth to me? Did you get my consent when you gave birth to me?"
"You gave birth to me but didn't want me, you only wanted your little brother!"
"I don't want you to be my mother! I'd rather be struck by lightning than have you be my mother!"
These words were extremely harsh; anyone who heard them would be shocked, and might even find Daya overly cold.
But those who know the situation between them won't say much. In short, the biggest fault for creating this situation still lies with Qian Zhaodi.
Her biggest mistake was leaving Ye Xuedong without looking back when she divorced him, and accepting his money as a way to end their relationship.
Everyone thinks that children are too young to understand, but in fact, children are the most clear-headed. They know perfectly well who treats them well and who treats them badly.
She was mistreated in the past, but because she was part of that family, she dared not speak out, and even if she did, no one could stand up for her.
When Ye Xuedong was home, Qian Zhaodi would curse and grumble, but she would never lay a hand on her. However, whenever Ye Xuedong was away, she would be beaten and cursed.
If she dares to complain to Ye Xuedong, causing the couple to quarrel, she will be beaten even more severely once Ye Xuedong leaves.
Ye Xuedong was really exhausted from dealing with this matter; he couldn't find a better way.
He originally thought that families were all messed up like this until he divorced Qian Zhaodi and Li Qian married him. Only then did he realize what a truly healthy marital relationship should be like.
Admittedly, Ye Xuedong admitted that he had liked Qian Zhaodi before. After all, she was his first woman, and they had spent so many years together. There must have been feelings for her. However, many of her actions made it impossible for him to continue living with her.
Their relationship had long been worn down by Qian Zhaodi's repeated unreasonable demands.
Marriage is a partnership that requires the efforts of two people. Only by working together towards a common goal can a marriage be successful; otherwise, it will inevitably end up like this.
Seeing Qian Zhaodi like this, Ye Xuedong didn't know how to describe his feelings.
Regardless, he still hoped that Qian Zhaodi would be doing well, but he didn't know why she would suddenly cause such a scene.
"Go away, and don't come back. The money I gave you, including the money you saved up, is enough for you to live comfortably for the rest of your life. Even if you find another man, be careful and don't reveal all your money. Life will always get better and better."
Hearing this, Qian Zhaodi was extremely surprised. She did not expect that Ye Xuedong knew that she had saved money on her own. She thought she had kept it a secret.
Moreover, Ye Xuedong did not bring up the matter of the money after the two divorced, so he voluntarily allowed himself to take the money.
Why did he do that?
How can I live a good life if I go back? Without him, how can I live a good life?
Everyone else disliked her because she wasn't good-looking, because she had been married before, because she had children, and because she didn't have a family to support her. Only Ye Xuedong didn't dislike her.
"Xuedong, I really know I was wrong. I can't live without you."
Hearing this, everyone was speechless.
Although everyone knew she must have come back because she was having a hard time, judging from the scars on her body and her clothes, her bluntness still left everyone speechless.
Did Ye Xuedong owe her something in his past life? Should he spend his days on her forever?
Ye Xuedong's tone was also cold: "The two of us are like a broken mirror. No matter how we try to piece it back together, we can't. You don't need to waste your energy anymore. I'm already married and have a new family. You don't need to come anymore."
Qian Zhaodi was about to say something when Ye Xuedong interrupted her.
"Don't come looking for Da Ya anymore. You already owe Da Ya enough."
"The beatings and scoldings you gave her all those years, and the housework she did for you, are enough to repay your kindness in giving you life. When you get old, Daya will take care of you, but until then, don't bother her anymore."
"Go back and live a good life. With your hard work, you'll always be able to make a good living."
After he finished speaking, he stopped looking at Qian Zhaodi's expression, and instead took Li Qian's hand in one hand and Daya's hand in the other, saying, "Let's go back and continue eating."
The sight of the three of them holding hands deeply stung Qian Zhaodi's eyes.
Those things should have belonged to her, but she destroyed them all.
Was Qian Zhaodi a muddle-headed person? Yes, she was.
But can you say she doesn't understand these principles? She certainly does.
But she insisted on not correcting her mistakes. Even when everyone was saying she was wrong, she didn't care at all and selfishly did things that benefited herself.
She deserves to suffer this fate.
"Xue Dong..."
She wanted to call out to the other person.
As a result, the people around couldn't stand it anymore and said, "Stop shouting and stop disturbing that family of three's life. You didn't cherish the good life you had before and had to make trouble. Now, please listen to me and don't ruin your life now."
Upon hearing this, Qian Zhaodi finally stopped making a fuss.
She had clearly realized that neither Ye Xuedong nor Daya could ever turn back.
If he causes any more trouble, Ye Xuedong might actually send him to jail.
She can't keep making a scene; she can't squander what little she has left.
The path you choose, you must walk it, even if you have to crawl.
Ye Xuedong is right. With that money, she can live a good life in her next life.
Actually, she was beaten because of the money. The man knew she was rich and wanted to swindle her money, but Qian Zhaodi was extremely stingy. How could she give her money to someone for nothing? So Qian Zhaodi refused, and then the man started hitting her.
Can she really rely on a man like that?
She has no money and even hits people, what does she need him for?
She should just live her own life.
After figuring things out, Qian Zhaodi didn't linger any longer and turned back to her hometown.
What she did after she went back was something Zhao Shuyi and the others had no way of knowing.
However, Zhao Shuyi was curious as to why she had come.
While Da Ya was away, Zhao Shuyi asked Ye Xuedong, "Do you want to investigate why she suddenly came here, and why she seems to know so much about your relationship with Sister Li Qian? I think there might be something fishy going on here."
After saying that, Zhao Shuyi slightly curled her lips and said, "However, this is just my guess, and it may not be true."
She just had this intuition for some reason.
To everyone's surprise, Ye Xuedong nodded with certainty: "There must be something fishy going on. If she really couldn't make ends meet, she would call me directly, or go to the Women's Federation or the police station. She wouldn't spend money to come to the army."
Ye Xuedong really knows Qian Zhaodi very well.
And there's something even harsher he hasn't said yet: with Qian Zhaodi's personality, how could she possibly not be able to make it through?
She can manage to get by no matter what, and might even make it harder for others to get by.
Zhao Shuyi was unaware of his thoughts, but she agreed with what he said.
That's true. How could someone like Qian Zhaodi, who values money more than life itself, waste so much money on transportation and travel so far?
There might actually be something fishy going on here.
She was curious but too embarrassed to ask, so she suppressed her curiosity.
Seeing that she was really interested, Gu Yan quietly asked Zhao Shuyi after they returned to the guesthouse, "Do you want to know? If you do, I'll go and find out for you."
Zhao Shuyi's eyes lit up, and she asked, "Really? Is it possible?"
“Why not? We’re just worried that Qian Zhaodi might do something wrong. We’re not trying to hurt her. We just want to see if she’s acting strangely. Besides, even if I don’t investigate, Ye Xuedong will.”
Zhao Shuyi thought about it for a moment, but still felt it was a bit inappropriate, and said, "Why don't we just forget about it? You can just ask Ye Xuedong later, that way we can enjoy the show without having to go through all the trouble."
To everyone's surprise, Gu Yan said, "I suspect it was Xu Wanqing who did it."
Zhao Shuyi was shocked. Gu Yan's idea actually coincided with hers, but she didn't rush to say it. Instead, she asked, "How could you have such an idea? Qian Zhaodi had already left when Xu Wanqing came."
"It's precisely because she's already gone that she thinks we can't suspect her. I'm just suspicious too; we'll check it out later. What if it is her? If not, we'll just consider it an investigation for Ye Xuedong."
Zhao Shuyi chuckled and playfully punched him: "Do they need your help to investigate?"
He interfered in Ye Xuedong's family affairs, and even spoke of it with righteous indignation.
Is it really because of his own gossipy nature?
Zhao Shuyi decided to pretend she didn't see it this time.
However, she really wanted to know what was going on. Although she suspected Xu Wanqing, she didn't think the possibility was particularly high.
If it turns out that it really is Xu Wanqing, Zhao Shuyi thinks she might get angry.
She asked Gu Yan, "If it really is Xu Wanqing, what do you plan to do?"
Gu Yan said, "Right now, those wearing red armbands are worried about not having enough performance to promote and raise them. Isn't this a great opportunity?"
His tone was somewhat cold. If those words were directed at her, Zhao Shuyi felt she would definitely be scared. Fortunately, they weren't directed at her, which made her feel very safe.
It's not that they were heartless; Xu Wanqing was just too annoying, like a fly that couldn't be driven away.
Who provoked her?
Can't those two cannon fodders have their own human rights and their own lives?
Look at everyone in this residential compound. So many people, each striving and working hard for their own lives. Everyone is doing well, yet she insists on focusing on others.
Zhao Shuyi really couldn't understand Xu Wanqing.
The two chatted casually for a bit and then stopped talking. Talking about unhappy things always makes people feel nauseous, so it's much more pleasant to talk about the harmony of life.
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They traveled to Kunming together by car the next day, a group of several people.
There was still one seat left on the bus. Under Gu Yan's protection, Zhao Shuyi sat down, and Gu Yan stood beside her, protecting her. She felt very safe.
However, Zhao Shuyi really couldn't stand the smell in the car. She was also afraid of upsetting the baby, so she performed a trick on Gu Yan, pretending to fall asleep on the spot while actually entering the space with her mind.
By the time they returned to Kunming, it was already noon.
A large group of people would be too conspicuous, so they didn't go to the state-run restaurant but returned to their residential compound.
Knowing when they would arrive, Qiu Jiawen and the others had already prepared a meal. There were not only the delicacies they had prepared themselves, but also some dishes brought back from the cafeteria. In short, it was a very plentiful meal.
After such a long car ride, even the initially excited young Tsai Ming-liang was listless. They quickly ate and rested before recovering.
In the afternoon, they went shopping at a department store together.
Since we brought Xiao Liang along, we should definitely let him have a good time in Kunming.
Unfortunately, given the current situation, they can't really enjoy themselves to the fullest. The outside world is too chaotic, and they might get caught up in some bad things if they're not careful. So when they're out, they try to keep a low profile, and they only loosen up a bit once they're inside a state-run store.
These days, state-run stores weren't actually that high-end, but they were certainly quite bustling. Just like in the Chinese textbooks we learned as children, some of the sales clerks were so busy they couldn't keep up with the demand.
Although everyone may only buy a few things, such as a few candies or a few pieces of cloth, even with the shortage of supplies, it is still necessary to stock up on some things at home as the end of the year approaches.
Once you have a ticket, you have to go out and buy some things, otherwise you might have tickets but no stock, or stock but no tickets.
So these days, everyone likes to stock up on things at home, especially snacks, so they can take them out from time to time to amuse their kids.
Zhao Shuyi herself has such memories. Although she doesn't remember what age she was, she was also pampered when she was very young, when her grandparents were still alive.
So whenever she sees something Xiao Liang likes, she buys it, sometimes to the point of not being able to control herself.
Gu Yan felt somewhat helpless, but he didn't stop her. He just followed behind her, helping her carry things, and reminded Zhao Shuyi not to walk too fast and to be careful not to slip.
When they came out of the state-run store, Gu Yan's basket was almost full, half of which belonged to Xiao Liang, who was obviously very happy.
Actually, there was a secret he hadn't told anyone.
He used to want to stay with Uncle Gu and Aunt Zhao, but they didn't want him, so of course Xiao Liang was sad.
But he remembered what his father said: as long as others are good to him, no matter how, he should remember it in his heart.
So he remembered how kind Uncle Gu and Aunt Zhao were to him. Even though they wouldn't let him stay at their house, they were still kind to him. For Xiao Liang, that was already a very good thing.
Later, his uncle and aunt went to Kunming again, and Xiao Liang was sad for a few more days.
He thought to himself that if Uncle Gu and Aunt Zhao forgot about him, then he should forget about them too, and live a good life with his parents, because his parents were very good to him, and they were both very good people.
Unexpectedly, Uncle Gu and Aunt Zhao not only did not forget him, but treated him even better than before. They came all the way back to see him, brought him to Chuncheng to play, and bought him so many nice things.
Even if his aunt didn't buy him these things, he could tell from her words that she cared about him.
Xiao Liang was happy to have so many good things, and he was even happier that Uncle Gu and Aunt Zhao hadn't forgotten him.
Seeing that he was happy, Gu Yan and the others were also in a good mood.
Everyone agreed to take their things home and put them away first, and then go for a walk in the park. But Xiao Liang said, "I don't want to go for a walk in the park."
"Where do you want to go? Do you want to go hiking? See some small animals?"
Zhao Shuyi thought the child would like the park, but then Xiao Liang said, "I want to go back and stay with Aunt Zhang. How about we go to the park next time we come?"
If we don't go to the park this time, we can definitely come again.
Xiao Liang was unusually hesitant, and everyone could tell he had some ulterior motives, but no one called him out on it.
Everyone can tell whether the child is good or bad. The other party just wants to get closer to Zhao Shuyi and her husband, and no one will think there is anything wrong with that.
Everyone readily agreed, and Xiao Liang was visibly even happier.
"Will Aunt Zhang feel better if I share some of my candy with her later?"
“Of course she will,” Zhao Shuyi answered without hesitation. “Xiao Liang will give Aunt Zhang a mint in a bit and see if she likes it.”
"I also want to give the White Rabbit candy to Aunt Zhang."
White Rabbit is the most expensive, so Aunt Zhang will definitely like it, and the little brother and sister in her belly will definitely like it too. He's a good boy, and everyone should share his things.
Seeing how sensible Xiao Liang is, everyone is truly gratified.
They agreed that when Xiaoliang comes to Kunming again, they will all go to the park together.
When she got back, she heard that Xiao Liang had taken the initiative to come home and keep her company. Zhang Yue was so touched that she almost wanted to adopt another son on the spot.
I don't know if it was because there were too many people that the little one in her belly was frightened.
Since Xia Mulan and the others arrived in Chuncheng, Zhang Yue was still feeling a bit unwell, but at least she wasn't vomiting as violently as before, and she could even joke around with Xiao Liang.
With a group of good friends around, chatting about this and that, the afternoon passed quickly.
That evening, Gu Yan and Zhao Shuyi stayed at the military hospital's family compound.
Because Zhao Shuyi was pregnant, Gu Yan knew she would be busy with chores the next day, so he wouldn't let her go back.
Zhang Yue suggested that she wanted to live with Zhao Shuyi, but to her surprise, Gu Yan refused to let her live with Zhao Shuyi, saying that he was worried that her morning sickness would infect Zhao Shuyi.
Hearing this, Zhang Yue was furious.
However, her temper was useless against Gu Yan, who was fiercely protective of his wife. In the end, Zhang Yue was persuaded to go back to her own home.
"You're so mean! Why are you arguing with a pregnant woman?"
Zhao Shuyi was speechless at Gu Yan's behavior. She had tried to persuade him, but she couldn't get angry with Gu Yan over something like this at this time. So she could only ask Zhang Yue to settle the score with Gu Yan in private.
Unexpectedly, Gu Yan climbed onto the bed, hugged Zhao Shuyi tightly, and called her "wife" in a wronged tone.
Zhao Shuyi knew he was about to start acting cute again, but she didn't rush to speak. Instead, she looked at him with an expression that said, "I'm waiting to see what you're going to say."
“They have their own men to protect them, but I only have you, my wife. You can’t ignore me.”
Look at how pitiful they are.
Zhao Shuyi couldn't ignore him, but upon closer listening, it really made sense.
"Zhang Yue was just joking. Do you really think she'd leave He Xu to sleep with me?"
Although she stayed with Qiu Jiawen in this family compound for two days because she was feeling unwell, it was obvious that she was in better spirits today and was definitely reluctant to leave her family, He Xu.
Gu Yan didn't think she had done anything wrong at all; it was her own fault for playing such a joke on her.
"I need to sleep next to the baby, right, baby?"
Ever since Zhao Shuyi's belly started to show, Gu Yan has been touching her belly every night before going to sleep. If he can't touch it, he can't fall asleep no matter how much he tosses and turns.
Zhao Shuyi always says that he loves children too much.
Actually, it's only because of her child that Gu Yan loves her; otherwise, why doesn't he love other people's children?
Gu Yan dared not say these words to Zhao Shuyi; if he did, Zhao Shuyi would get angry with him.
The next day, the weather was quite nice. Although it was a bit chilly, it was very warm during the day in Kunming as long as the sun was out.
However, Zhao Shuyi still wrapped herself in a slightly thicker cotton-padded coat. Actually, she didn't need to wear it; with the spiritual spring water, her body was perfectly healthy.
However, Gu Yan insisted that she wrap it up, and Zhao Shuyi was still considerate of Gu Yan's feelings even in such a small matter.
After getting up, she went to Qiu Jiawen's room to help Qiu Jiawen with her makeup.
Ever since Zhao Shuyi did Qiu Jiawen's makeup when she last met Hua Shilei, she has been thinking about that trick of Zhao Shuyi's.
Normally, Zhao Shuyi would offer to do her makeup, but she would feel embarrassed. Today, she finally had a legitimate reason to do it.
"Shuyi, do you have any makeup tips? Why do your makeup always look so different from other people's?" Qiu Jiawen had attended many different kinds of wedding banquets before. After all, she worked in a hospital and had many colleagues, so she was bound to be invited.
Young women naturally like to dress up nicely for their weddings and they all wear makeup, but while their makeup isn't necessarily bad, it always seems a bit too exaggerated.
Zhao Shuyi seemed to have done a lot of work on her face, but it was all very subtle. I didn't think it would make much of a difference, but it actually looked much better overall.
After listening to her story, Zhao Shuyi actually found a technique.
"There is a little trick to makeup, which is to apply small amounts multiple times. Whether you are applying blush, drawing eyebrows, or applying lipstick, apply it slowly and in small amounts to the areas that need it. You will find that it will look different from what you applied before."
"However, this skill still requires more practice."
Qiu Jiawen strongly agreed, saying that no matter what it is, practice makes perfect.
This time, her makeup was a bit heavier than the last time we met.
Since it's a wedding, it's best to keep it festive, so the eyeshadow color is a bit redder. However, Zhao Shuyi definitely wouldn't like that kind of big red blush.
Fortunately, Qiu Jiawen's aesthetic sense is quite similar to hers, and she particularly likes it.
After getting her makeup done, Qiu Jiawen changed into a red cotton-padded jacket and wore a red velvet flower in her hair, looking every bit the bride.
After getting ready, the two women had nothing to do. Because they were worried about tiring them out, the men unanimously agreed to have everyone eat lunch in the cafeteria, so Zhao Shuyi also had some free time.
The two started chatting, and somehow the conversation turned to Li Aiyun.
"When you went back, she came to see me."
Zhao Shuyi was surprised; she hadn't expected it to be such a coincidence that she missed out on the excitement.
Now that Qiu Jiawen had told her, there was probably nothing to hide, so Zhao Shuyi asked, "What did she come to see you for? It can't be anything good, right?"
Zhao Shuyi disliked Li Aiyun very much, even though she didn't know that she was the person in the book.
Her attitude towards Qiu Jiawen was very strange, and there was a feeling that she couldn't stand seeing others do well. In short, it was just inexplicably odd.
After learning that she was the character in the book, Zhao Shuyi felt even less favorably toward her.
To everyone's surprise, Qiu Jiawen said, "She didn't say anything, only that she came to apologize to me, saying that she was wrong to do what she did before. I guess she was worried that she would be implicated by Deng Wei. She also told me about the situation of their two families."
After that incident, the Deng family naturally suffered a great blow.
Moreover, Deng Wei's case was not just his own affair; many people were involved, including his father, so both father and son fell from grace.
There was only Deng's mother at home. Fortunately, Deng's mother did not work and was a full-time housewife like Qiu's mother. Otherwise, she would definitely have been involved as well.
Now, it's said that couples are like birds in the same forest; when disaster strikes, they fly away separately.
After Deng's father got into trouble, Deng's mother immediately divorced him and then cut off all ties and returned to her parents' home.
Although going back to her parents' home would definitely be difficult, at least she wouldn't be arrested by those people wearing red armbands.
Li Aiyun also said that Qiu's mother had been somewhat mentally unstable since Deng Wei's death.
It seems she truly has genuine feelings for her son.
I don't know what they were thinking. If they love their son so much, why don't they just live together and instead drag others into it?
If they want to divorce and then start a new family, it's not impossible.
Presumably, what they want are some of the good things that Qiu's father has.
In fact, Zhao Shuyi had another guess.
She felt that perhaps what Deng's father wanted was the box of things she had hidden in her spatial storage.
What he didn't know was that Qiu's mother had already gotten her hands on those things.
As for why Qiu's mother took the things but was unwilling to separate from Qiu's father and instead went to be with Deng's father, that's easy to understand.
Once a person sheds their romantic mindset, they will inevitably prioritize personal gain and loss when making decisions.
In terms of career prospects, Deng's father is doing well at the hospital, but Qiu's father is not bad either. In fact, Qiu's father might even be better off.
In terms of character and appearance, Qiu's father at least obeyed Qiu's mother in everything, while Deng's father, despite having a wife, had affairs with other women and engaged in all sorts of shady dealings at the hospital. Anyone would choose Qiu's father.
Moreover, Mr. Qiu didn't care that the treasures ended up in Mrs. Qiu's hands, but if Mrs. Qiu married Mr. Deng with the treasures, it would be hard to say who would ultimately own them.
Alternatively, Qiu's mother even planned to leave everything to Deng Wei, or at least a portion of it.
In short, she did leave herself a way out.
But she probably never expected that Qiu Jiawen had already discovered her hiding things and was able to take them out right under her nose. She also never expected that her son would lose his life so easily.
After such a series of blows, it's not surprising that she went mad.
However, seeing that Qiu Jiawen didn't seem to have thought about it in that direction, Zhao Shuyi didn't bring it up further.
Anyway, those two families owed her something, so she didn't need to concern herself with their affairs anymore. Besides, those little yellow croakers originally belonged to her anyway.
"Today is a big day for you, so let's not talk about these unpleasant things. But do you need to take those things with you to the capital?"
That's a treasure! With that money, Qiu Jiawen could buy a courtyard house in Beijing.
However, Qiu Jiawen shook her head firmly and said, "No need, just keep it here for now. I don't know what you'd do with it anyway, and it's even more inconvenient to take it out now. But you moved, did it cause you any trouble?"
If Zhao Shuyi hadn't mentioned it, she would have almost forgotten about it.
She had remembered it earlier and was planning to ask Zhao Shuyi, but when she saw Zhao Shuyi again, she forgot.
She looked at Zhao Shuyi with some concern: "Why don't we find a place to bury it? At least that way it won't cause us any trouble."
“No need. If it’s inconvenient for you to take it with you, just leave it here with me. It’s absolutely safe,” Zhao Shuyi said. “Since you don’t need these things, it’s best not to touch them for the time being. It’s not worth it if someone accidentally finds out and gives you a handle to use against you.”
Their lives may seem ordinary, but that's only because this is a military hospital.
These things are risky no matter what, unless Qiu Jiawen donates them.
But whether she wants to donate or not, Zhao Shuyi certainly won't try to persuade her.
If I persuade her to donate, and she regrets it, then I'll be caught in the middle.
Qiu Jiawen thought about it for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay, I'll leave it with you for now. I'll definitely come back to you if I need it later."
Seeing how carefree she seemed, Zhao Shuyi didn't know what to say.
"Aren't you really worried that I'll keep your things? Do I look like such a nice guy?"
Hearing this, Qiu Jiawen chuckled a few times.
"Some things you can't take with you when you die. I'm doing very well now and don't need these things. If these things are of great use to you, then you can take them. But if you're the kind of person who wants to keep my things after seeing them, then I can use these things to see your character."
Qiu Jiawen's words were truly sincere.
If Zhao Shuyi wants it, she can give it to Zhao Shuyi.
Because if Zhao Shuyi hadn't gone back with her, she wouldn't have been able to find these things, nor would she have found the answers she had been seeking for so many years, and she wouldn't be where she is today.
To be honest, she didn't really have much of a possessive desire for those things. No matter how good they were, she always felt like they weren't truly hers.
So even if Zhao Shuyi wanted it, she was willing to give it to her.
However, she also knew that Zhao Shuyi was not that kind of person.
Let's leave these things for now.
Since she had already said that, Zhao Shuyi didn't try to persuade her further. Now was indeed not a good time to bring these things out.
The two didn't discuss the topic further, and just then Zhang Yue and the others arrived.
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