Chapter 44 Xiaoyin called out to Nie Qingqing, "Mom,..."
For Xiaoyin's college entrance celebration, Nie Qingqing invited several close colleagues, Shumei's family, Lehan's family, and Song Zhao invited a table of colleagues from the electronics factory.
Mrs. Liang was supposed to bring Da Lin and Xiao Lin over, but they didn't come home yesterday. They were about to leave today, but they still haven't returned, and there hasn't been a phone call. She doesn't know what's going on.
He Shumei glanced at the tightly closed door across the street and said, "Mrs. Liang is so willful. She should have said something before she came. You two have such a good relationship as neighbors, you're not just ordinary friends."
Nie Qingqing thought for a moment: "Mrs. Liang cares about her reputation. If it were a normal matter that she couldn't come back, she would definitely call to let us know. The fact that she hasn't even made a phone call shows that she's in such a situation that she doesn't have time to make a call."
Thinking about this, Nie Qingqing became anxious and continued, "This situation is not right. Lawyer He has connections with her family. You go to the hotel first, and I'll make a call to ask."
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After Nie Qingqing finished her call with Attorney He, Song Zhao was waiting for her downstairs; the others had already gone to the hotel.
Song Zhao asked, "Does Attorney He know anything about Mrs. Liang's situation?"
"Know."
Nie Qingqing sighed for Mrs. Liang: "Dalin, Xiaolin, Tangyuan, and Xiaoyuan will all be starting junior high in September. Mrs. Liang's family is going to take Dalin and Xiaolin to Hong Kong Island to study."
Song Zhao was not surprised at all: "Mrs. Liang's mother gave her an extra allowance to cultivate Da Lin and Xiao Lin's interests and hobbies, such as painting, music, dance and foreign languages. The two children are doing very well in their studies. How could we not take them back and nurture such promising talents?"
Nie Qingqing looked at him with admiration: "I only just realized that this was exactly what Da Lin and Xiao Lin's maternal grandmother was planning. Lawyer He told me that Mrs. Liang wanted to sue her mother to prevent her from taking Da Lin and Xiao Lin away. She also said that the only valuable thing about her previous marriage was that she gave birth to the twins Da Lin and Xiao Lin. Those words were quite hurtful."
Song Zhao had already guessed who would end up with Da Lin and Xiao Lin: "Mrs. Liang's mother is a master negotiator. I think Mrs. Liang will compromise in the end."
Nie Qingqing's relationship with Mrs. Liang was not as close as her relationship with He Shumei; she felt a pang of regret for a while, but it passed quickly.
The ones affected are Tangyuan and Xiaoyuan, who are missing two good friends.
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When Nie Qingqing arrived at the hotel, she first told the two of them, "I called and asked, and Dalin and Xiaolin may not be coming back, so you won't be able to go to junior high school together."
Xiao Yuan was a little disappointed: "They finally became more cheerful, but will they be able to adapt to the new environment?"
This child, whenever he thinks about something, he always thinks about what others are doing first.
Nie Qingqing said, "At your age, you have the strongest ability to adapt, so you should be able to do it. Look at you and Tangyuan, you adapted well when you were separated from Tanggao and Xiaoyin, so Dalin and Xiaolin can too."
Tangyuan said nonchalantly, "They've moved to a new environment and will make new good friends, so there's no need to worry."
Tangyuan quickly became friends with all the children who came today.
Factory Director Min and Xu Cuilan brought their two children over. The one who went to vocational school was about the same age as Xiaoyin, and she chatted enthusiastically with Tangyuan about making money. The younger one was the youngest at the banquet, and the older children didn't like to play with the younger one, but Xiaoyuan was patient and answered every question.
Nie Qingqing asked Song Zhao, "Why do I see Director Min and Sister-in-law Cuilan having a conflict?"
Song Zhao said, "Xu Cuilan wanted to get her younger brother into the factory, but Director Min's own younger brother runs a restaurant next to the factory. How could he possibly agree? The couple had a little argument, but they'll be fine in a few days."
It's really troublesome to have relatives come to the factory; you have to refuse even if you're angry.
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The banquet was filled with congratulations. Everyone who came knew about her family situation and tacitly agreed not to ask about Xiaoyin's biological mother and her family. The banquet was a joyous occasion.
Shumei offered to pay for the banquet and said to Nie Qingqing, "I'm the godmother. If I'm hosting a banquet for my goddaughter, what will people say?"
Of course she would say that Nie Qingqing didn't want her to pay, saying, "The first five spots for the opening of Jinxiu Jiayuan were reserved by relatives of the Zhong family and the He family. The sixth spot was given to you. If you pay for the banquet, people will say it's bribery. I know your intentions, and I won't ask Lehan to pay either."
He Shumei had no choice but to give up. After looking around and not seeing Zhou Chengzhong, she asked Le Han, "Where's Zhou Chengzhong? Why haven't I seen him today?"
A blush crept across Le Han's face: "Qin Yinghua lost money on his investment and reported to the police that he was a swindler instigated by Brother Zhou. He went to the police station to cooperate with the investigation."
Nie Qingqing couldn't help but ask, "Could it really be him?"
Le Han quickly waved her hand, her words full of unconditional trust: "No, Grandpa has taught him for so long, he won't do anything stupid."
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Nie Qingqing didn't accept any gifts at this graduation banquet, not even from any of the families.
After finishing here, they need to go back to their hometown to hold another one. She and Song Zhao have already taken leave and are packing their things at home.
Seeing that Tangyuan's attention wasn't on them, she whispered to Song Zhao, "I think Lehan has a bit of a crush on Zhou Chengzhong."
Song Zhao didn't realize it: "Really? If you can figure it out, Uncle Gu can too. Do you think he'll agree to it?"
"I don't know, it's hard to say."
When Uncle Gu asked Zhou Chengzhong to do the job, didn't he consider this factor?
Zhou Chengzhong was very attractive to the young girl. After the sudden change, his personality became more stable, which made him even more attractive than before. It's not surprising that Le Han would fall for him.
Nie Qingqing said, "I reminded her before not to like Zhou Chengzhong, and she said she wouldn't. But not long after, she started calling him 'Brother Zhou.' No one can control matters of the heart. Let's see what Uncle Gu has to say."
Tangyuan, with her sharp ears, ran over and asked, "Mommy, who do you think Sister Lehan likes?"
Nie Qingqing: "You have to listen to everything I say. Can't you focus on your studies?"
Tangyuan: "Mom, there are dozens of students in the class, so there are dozens of rankings. Some people are first, and some are last. You have to accept that your son's grades are among the worst. Although I can't make you proud like Xiaoyuan in academics, I can try my best to make you proud in terms of my character."
That makes perfect sense. Of course, Nie Qingqing hopes that Tangyuan will get into a good high school and a good university. She comforts herself that things are already perfect. Tangyuan has some minor shortcomings in his studies, which is perfectly acceptable.
She said, "Okay, aren't you afraid of coming back with a failing test and getting a beating? Let me tell you, as long as you try your best, I won't hit you. But if you just coast along and don't study, you're bound to get a beating."
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The family returned to their hometown and held another celebration for Xiaoyin's college admission. After the celebration, Nie Qingqing used a business trip as an excuse to go to Haishi with Song Zhao to choose a house for Xiaoyin.
Before she left, she told Tangyuan and Xiaoyuan, "I'll buy a house for my sister first, and later, depending on the situation, I'll give you the same amount of money to use. Do you have any objections?"
How could Xiao Yuan have any objections? He just kept nodding, "Sister will definitely love this surprise."
Tangyuan was also happy: "Mom, then it's settled. I might not want a house in the future, I want money!"
Nie Qingqing: "Fine, whatever you say."
Tangyuan was very eager: "Then I'll cover for you and secretly give you my sister's ID card."
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Having worked in project management for a year, Nie Qingqing is quite experienced in choosing houses, taking into account factors such as location, neighborhood environment, quality, and apartment layout.
She chose a two-bedroom apartment with an elevator in a very elegant environment. The owner had finished the renovation but hadn't had time to buy furniture and appliances. Due to a job transfer, the owner had to sell the apartment and buy new ones.
Everything is suitable, but the price is a bit high. The homeowner has put a lot of effort into the renovation and is unwilling to lower the price.
Nie Qingqing pretended that she was not very interested in buying it, saying that she needed to think about it some more. Privately, she worried to Song Zhao, "I really like it. What if I hesitate and someone else buys it?"
Song Zhao said, "That means our fate with that house wasn't meant to be. There's nothing to regret. Let's look around some more."
The salesperson showed her a few more apartments, and within a day or two, the homeowner got impatient and bargained, offering a discount of 10,000 yuan. Nie Qingqing then bought the apartment.
With the extra 10,000 yuan from the discount, she added a little more to furnish the house with furniture and appliances, planning to surprise Xiaoyin on the day of the report.
Back in her hometown, Nie Qingqing secretly put Xiaoyin's ID card back into another drawer.
Tangyuan cooperated and found it, then boasted to Xiaoyin, "Sister, your ID card has been found, you don't need to reapply."
Xiaoyin was very surprised: "As soon as Aunt Qingqing came back, my ID card was found. What a coincidence."
Song Zhao tried to cover it up: "It's good that you found it. Make sure you keep it safe at school and don't let anyone take it."
If you can't speak, you don't have to. Nie Qingqing gently stepped on Song Zhao's foot under the table.
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This summer vacation, the children had a relaxed time, but Nie Qingqing was busy, traveling to several places throughout the summer. When she returned to Pengcheng, Mrs. Liang had already come back.
Her front door was wide open, and there were seven or eight packed suitcases in the living room. The furniture and appliances were all covered with cloths. She was moving.
Tangyuan guessed that Dalin and Xiaolin were probably still in Hong Kong Island and hadn't returned since he didn't see them. He didn't ask any further questions, only asking, "Aunt Liang, are you moving?"
Mrs. Liang nodded and said, "Tangyuan, you and Xiaoyuan shouldn't go out today. Dalin and Xiaolin will call you later."
Tangyuan nodded: "Then we'll wait at home."
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Mrs. Liang pulled Nie Qingqing aside and said, "My mother said she would come and take care of Dalin and Xiaolin and raise them. I thought about it and realized that studying there would indeed be more beneficial for Dalin and Xiaolin, so I agreed."
Nie Qingqing pointed to the packed luggage at home and asked, "Are you moving to Hong Kong Island?"
Mrs. Liang shook her head: "My mother was afraid that I would affect Dalin and Xiaolin, so she asked me to move to Haishi. She opened a Western restaurant there. The profits are mine, and the losses are hers."
Nie Qingqing didn't know what to say. It seemed that Mrs. Liang's mother didn't want Da Lin and Xiao Lin to be influenced by Mrs. Liang, or perhaps she felt that Mrs. Liang had disgraced the family. She could support her, but she wouldn't let her go back.
She sighed, "Then it won't be convenient for you to see Da Lin and Xiao Lin again."
Mrs. Liang whispered, "My mother agrees to let me have another child with him."
Have another child? What does that mean? Mrs. Liang already has three children, including Da Lin and Xiao Lin, and her partner also has a daughter. If they have another child together, their relationship will fade.
Yunli is a case in point. She also loved Xiaoyin and Xiaoyuan, but after having Xiaozhou, she gave all the emotional feedback that she couldn't get from Xiaoyin and Xiaoyuan to Xiaozhou.
Nie Qingqing quickly asked, "So what do you think?"
Mrs. Liang hadn't made up her mind yet and was undecided: "I haven't decided yet. I'll go and take over the restaurant first. Attorney He helped me a lot this time. The restaurant's property is in my name. She said that if things don't go well, I can still rent it out and collect rent."
Nie Qingqing held her hand: "Attorney He is genuinely concerned for you. When you encounter problems, think them through yourself. If you really want to get a marriage certificate in the future, make sure to calculate your premarital assets clearly."
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After Tangyuan finished talking to Dalin and Xiaolin on the phone, Dalin was fine and his emotions were stable, but Xiaolin was sobbing and crying.
Tangyuan proudly declared, "Mom, as soon as I comforted Xiaolin, he stopped crying."
Nie Qingqing asked, "So what did you advise me to do?"
Tangyuan said, "I told her that the environment is fixed and will not change, so she should adapt to the environment and become strong enough so that she can decide where she is without being arranged by others. Xiaolin thought what I said made a lot of sense and even set a goal. Aren't I amazing?"
It's impressive and inspiring. Tangyuan is like someone with a clever mind, but when it comes to studying, she just can't get it right.
Nie Qingqing: "You're good at advising others, but why don't you advise yourself? Set a goal and at least get into high school."
Tangyuan: "Mom, didn't we agree on this? Why are you talking about my studies again? If you keep talking about it, I'll become rebellious."
Nie Qingqing: "Okay, I won't say anything more. That's fine."
Xiao Yuan quickly changed the subject, asking the question that had been bothering him: "Why doesn't Aunt Liang's mother bring her back to Hong Kong Island and live next to Da Lin and Xiao Lin? That would be good."
Tangyuan: "Silly, Aunt Liang's mother thinks it's shameful that she did what she did before. She can have Dalin and Xiaolin, but she doesn't want Aunt Liang anymore."
Nie Qingqing asked, "How are you sure?"
Tangyuan said, "Is it that hard to think of? It's something you can see at a glance."
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After spending more than half a month at home, with only a few days left before school started, the family sent Xiaoyin to the Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts for registration ahead of schedule.
They arrived early, and Xiaoyin chose an upper bunk. Song Zhao helped hand over the sheets and blankets, and Xiaoyin made the bed on top. Tangyuan Xiaoyuan cleaned the dormitory, saying she wanted to help her sister leave a good impression on her roommates.
Nie Qingqing filled Xiaoyin's cabinet with snacks and muttered to her, "It's different when you're away from home than at home. You need to get along well with your classmates."
Xiaoyin originally wanted to say that this was how she got through high school and that she could adapt to university, but why explain? She would just agree to everything now, which would put Aunt Qingqing at ease.
Xiaoyin called out to Nie Qingqing, "Mom, I know."
Nie Qingqing was stunned. Her eyes stung terribly, and she quickly turned her head away so that no one could see her embarrassed state.
My new roommate complimented me, saying, "Your parents look so young!"
Xiaoyin smiled broadly: "Right? That's what everyone says."
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After settling into their dormitories, Nie Qingqing took everyone to the house they had bought. They first stopped at a snack shop near the entrance of the complex and ordered noodles and fried rice cakes.
It's very close to the school, only a ten-minute bus ride away. She looked around and became more and more satisfied with the transportation and the environment.
Xiaoyin was puzzled. Why did she take the bus here to eat fried rice cakes?
Seeing that the time was right, Tangyuan looked at the neighborhood next door and said, "Mom, this neighborhood has a nice environment. If my sister wants to stay during the holidays, she'll need to rent a place, right?"
Song Zhao replied, "Then let's go in and take a look."
Without even thinking, Song Xiaoyin refused: "Renting a house and only staying for three holidays a year? That's such a waste. I still need to go home. Tangyuan, you're not allowed to give me any bad advice."
Nie Qingqing said, "It's not that we can't go in. We're already at the door, let's go in and take a look."
She paid the bill and led the way. The trees in the neighborhood provided ample shade, and it was the season for osmanthus blossoms, which smelled wonderful. Walking along the winding paths was a delightful experience. If this were home, Xiaoyin would definitely be happy.
Tangyuan dashed into an apartment building and exclaimed in feigned surprise, "Mom, this is an apartment building with an elevator! Let's try it out and see if it's as nice as the apartment building with an elevator we live in."
Xiaoyin had a vague feeling that something was wrong. Could it be that they had already rented a house here? That would be such a waste of money.
But everyone else got into the elevator, so she had no choice but to follow.
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The building has eleven floors in total, and this is the ninth floor. The floor is quite good. The elevator door opened, and the corner unit's door was open. The room looked very new. The decorative painting hanging in the entryway was actually a landscape painting she had done during her summer sketching trip.
This place was indeed rented to her. Aunt Qingqing knows she likes peace and quiet, so she can come here on weekends to do what she wants in peace and quiet, without anyone bothering her. That would definitely make her happy.
But with such a nicely decorated house, the furniture looks brand new and unused, and it even has a refrigerator and washing machine. One room is set up as a small art studio, and the other room is her favorite plain-style bedroom. Everything about it is great, so the rent must be expensive.
Xiaoyin sat on the comfortable sofa and tried out the Simmons bed with its perfect firmness. Her heart ached. These pieces of furniture were new ones that Aunt Qingqing had helped her replace. Did she sign a long-term contract with them?
She was happy, but also distressed by the rent. She had rented a place and furnished it to make her comfortable on weekends and holidays, which was too expensive.
"Aunt Qingqing, this rent isn't cheap, is it? I feel uneasy spending this money."
Nie Qingqing didn't keep her in suspense and took out the property certificate from her bag and gave it to her.
"Don't worry about the rent. Your father and I have bought this house. Xiaoyin, this is your own space. In the future, if you are unhappy, you don't have to hide outside the police station and cry. You can come back here. This is your safe haven."
Xiaoyin couldn't hold back anymore. She knew that when Aunt Qingqing got divorced, she had Tangyuan with her, and she had her parents' home to return to. Her uncle and aunt were also very nice to her. But in Aunt Qingqing's heart, she still felt that she didn't have a home of her own.
Aunt Qingqing didn't want her to experience something similar in the future, so she prepared a small home for her in advance, a home that would be hers alone and where she wouldn't have to depend on anyone else.
Xiaoyin's tears streamed down her face, and she buried her face in Nie Qingqing's arms, saying, "Aunt Qingqing, you're so good to me."
She only called her "Mom" today, but before that, Aunt Qingqing had arranged everything for her and bought this house for her. She is so lucky to have met such a mother.
Nie Qingqing patted her back repeatedly. Time flies, Xiaoyin is already as tall as her.
She comforted him, "Okay, it's such a happy day, let's not cry."
Xiaoyin threw herself into Song Zhao's arms again and said, "Dad, thank you."
Song Zhao felt a pang of tenderness in his heart. His daughter had never sought comfort from him like this during junior high and high school.
He smiled and said, "You want to say thank you to Dad for finding Aunt Qingqing, which made us a happy family, right?"
Xiaoyin nodded with tears in her eyes: "Yes, Dad, I'm so happy."
Song Zhao smiled and said, "Dad is happy too."
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Tangyuan had another surprise in store, saying, "Sister, Xiaoyuan and I have a surprise for you, come and see."
Tangyuan opened the wardrobe, inside were new clothes prepared for Xiaoyin, and in the shoe cabinet were shoes bought for her.
Tangyuan said proudly, "Didn't expect that, did you? I asked Aunt Shumei to pick it out. Sister, you're going to college now, you're an adult, you should dress nicely and find a brother-in-law for me and Xiaoyuan soon!"
Xiaoyin chased after him and beat him up: "I've saved up some money, so I'll buy you some practice papers to do. I have experience, and this will help you."
Tangyuan exclaimed, "Sis, even if we don't date, we can keep the money for ourselves, so you don't need to worry about me."
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The days passed quickly amidst laughter and merriment. After spending one night in the new house, Nie Qingqing and Song Zhao took Tangyuan and Xiaoyuan back to Pengcheng the next day.
When school starts, Tangyuan and Xiaoyuan will live on campus for a semester to see if they can adapt.
Xiaoyin went to university, Tangyuan and Xiaoyuan lived on campus, and Nie Qingqing and Song Zhao began living together as a couple.
When I miss the children, Tangyuan and Xiaoyuan happen to be back from school for the weekend, and Xiaoyin will also call me on the weekend.
Nie Qingqing muttered to Song Zhao, "What's wrong with me? Why don't I miss the children?"
Song Zhao was delighted to hear this and said, "That means you like me more than you like children. That's good. Children will eventually fly away. We went through the same thing. If you don't think about it now, you'll adapt more quickly in the future."
Nie Qingqing was comforted by his words and now that she doesn't have to worry about the child, she has more energy for work.
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Seeing that she was in good spirits and that the construction of Jinxiu Jiayuan was nearing completion, Attorney He said, "Qingqing, come back and be my assistant for a few more months. I'm feeling very tired lately and I haven't been able to think things through properly. I need your help."
Looking at Attorney He's increasingly prominent belly, Nie Qingqing finally asked, "Attorney He, are you pregnant?"
Actually, she had already figured it out, but since Attorney He didn't say anything, she didn't ask. It was only today, when Attorney He brought it up, that she brought it up.
Attorney He touched her belly, never expecting that pregnancy would significantly reduce her work performance.
She nodded: "I got pregnant in February, and my due date is in December. This baby is indeed a bit small. I want to eat more, but I just can't eat anything."
Nie Qingqing did the math in her head. It was September, and she was due to give birth in just over three months. Her belly was too small; this wouldn't do.
She said, "Okay, from now on, I'll follow you the whole time. What do you want to eat? Just order from me, and I'll arrange lunch."
Attorney He was touched. Before she even mentioned her needs, Qingqing had already planned how to take care of her.
Her best assistant is back. With Qingqing around, she has help in both work and life.
Attorney He relaxed and spoke with a smile: "Xianzong has hired a chef. You will coordinate with the chef to arrange the daily meals, but this will increase your workload. Song Zhao must have some objections, right?"
Fearing the pregnant woman might overthink things, Nie Qingqing quickly explained, "No, Song Zhao's factory gets very busy in the second half of the year, and he'll have to work overtime. I might even have to go to his factory to pick him up after get off work."
That's good; Attorney He no longer feels guilty.
She handed Nie Qingqing a car key and said, "This is the car I used to drive. It's for you to use as a temporary car. It will make it more convenient for you to travel back and forth. Don't refuse. Keep the gas receipts, and I'll reimburse you for the gas."
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Nie Qingqing didn't stand on ceremony. Having a car was indeed very convenient. Going to and from get off work, running errands, and picking up Song Zhao from get off work were all just a matter of stepping on the gas, which made things much easier.
After getting married, Attorney He lived in Mr. Zhong's villa. Nie Qingqing drove her car to his home and discussed lunch with the chef.
After the food was prepared, I packed it up and brought it to the company. There were seven dishes and two kinds of soup for lunch, and each dish was a small portion so that there would be no waste.
Looking at the food spread all over the desk, Attorney He insisted that Nie Qingqing stay: "You brought so much, you should eat with me."
Nie Qingqing didn't mince words: "That's what I think too. Eating with someone is more enjoyable than eating alone. Try a little of everything, and eat more of whatever you like, including the soup."
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Attorney He was in a good mood today and ate most of a bowl of rice. He praised three of the dishes, saying, "Did you instruct the chef to make these? They taste great and go well with rice."
Nie Qingqing said proudly, "You have such good taste. I cooked these three dishes. Your chef said that pregnant women need a balanced diet and that my cooking is too oily and salty, which is unhealthy. I told him that his bland and watery dishes are no good. No wonder you don't like to eat and are so thin. Don't worry about gaining weight. I didn't put in much oil. You know, back in the planned economy days, we didn't have the means to use oil to cook. Now that living conditions are better, we can't change our habits. I didn't put in much oil, so it's very healthy. You can eat with peace of mind."
With someone keeping her company, chatting and laughing, and even cooking according to her current tastes, Attorney He ate quite a lot.
In the afternoon, Nie Qingqing returned to the villa and arranged for the chef to cook five dishes and two soups.
She didn't ask Attorney He what she liked to eat, but tried different dishes to see which ones she liked, and then made similar dishes.
Attorney He ate very well at noon and in the evening. With good food, he was full of energy. On the first day, He Shunyi felt the benefits of being taken care of by Nie Qingqing.
Thank goodness I got her back by my side; I'm truly blessed.
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Attorney He is in charge of things at Yuanda, and Nie Qingqing is in charge of the Jinxiu Jiayuan project department, which is also located in a building at Yuanda.
Attorney He moved her office to the one next to his, making it much more convenient for the two of them to talk and do things.
Nie Qingqing had worked with the supervisors for more than half a year and they were all able to handle their work independently, so she didn't increase her workload much. She knew what was important and prioritized taking good care of Attorney He.
Attorney He worked until 8 p.m., and Nie Qingqing urged her to go home and rest.
"Sleep is very important. Don't get up too early tomorrow morning. I'll have breakfast with you before you come to the company. With me here, I can coax you to eat an extra egg, which will be good."
Attorney He laughed: "You're even more talkative than my mom and my sister."
Nie Qingqing laughed too: "Tangyuan always says that about me too, saying that I'm good in every way, except that I'm too talkative. In this world, probably only my mother and Song Zhao don't mind that I talk too much."
Attorney He quickly added, "I was just complimenting you."
Nie Qingqing: "I know, you are such a cultured person that even an elder like Zhong Xiujun gives you face. If you don't treat me as one of your own, you would never say such a thing."
Attorney He felt much better. Bringing Nie Qingqing back was a wise move; otherwise, she wouldn't know what to do during her pregnancy.
She said, "I feel much more relaxed now that you've been back for a day."
Attorney He wasn't like this before; she used to be very independent.
Nie Qingqing knew what was going on: "You're just feeling sensitive due to your pregnancy. It's okay. After you give birth and have a proper postpartum period, I'll definitely stay with you until you've fully recovered."
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Before taking Attorney He home, she called Song Zhao, who was indeed working overtime.
Song Zhao said on the phone, "I'll leave at whatever time you come. If there's any work I can't finish, I'll take some home and do it myself. Knowing you'll come makes me feel at ease, so I'm not in a hurry."
Since there was no rush, Nie Qingqing leisurely drove Lawyer He home, driving steadily, and Lawyer He took a nap in the car.
After seeing her to the door, Attorney He told her to go back. Nie Qingqing looked at the brightly lit living room and heard Aunt Zhong's loud laughter, and said, "I'll go in with you. I'll leave whenever Zhong Xiujun leaves."
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Aunt Zhong was sitting in the living room, and Mr. Zhong was talking to her.
Relatives are also guests. With guests around, Attorney He couldn't just go back to her room to rest. So she sat with her on the sofa. She had just woken up in the car and should have gone back to her room to sleep right away.
Nie Qingqing was secretly angry. Aunt Zhong had no sense of propriety. Couldn't she see that Attorney He was too busy to entertain guests?
She didn't leave either, and sat down with Attorney He.
Zhong Xiujun was puzzled and didn't understand Nie Qingqing's actions. She asked, "Manager Nie, you dropped Shunyi off at home, why did you sit down? Shouldn't you go back?"
Nie Qingqing deliberately replied in an even more confused tone, "My job is to take Attorney He back to her room and make sure she stops working and can rest properly. Do you think she can rest now? If not, how can I leave?"
Upon hearing this, Mr. Zhong almost applauded Nie Qingqing, and seized the opportunity to say, "Auntie, let's talk about it again tomorrow during the day."
Zhong Xiujun is really shameless, putting on airs like an elder: "I'm not free tomorrow. It's just a few words, it won't disturb her rest. I'll leave after I finish speaking."
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Author's Note: A small red envelope will be given away in this chapter.
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