Chapter 47 Leave me alone
Lin Xiyin quickly said, "My stomach has been a little upset these past two days, so I don't dare to eat anything too cold."
Zhou Yusu said, "You've eaten plenty of cold dishes too. I think you just have a problem with Qingwan..."
"Mom." Ming Qingwan smiled and shook her head: "It's okay. Sister Xiyin doesn't eat crabs, I'll give her something else."
After saying that, she ladled a bowl of soup for Lin Xiyin and placed it next to her.
Lin Xiyin had no idea what had gotten into Ming Qingwan.
Perhaps she was used to showing friendliness towards Lin Xiyin in front of the Pei family.
Lin Xiyin didn't even bother with formalities and said directly, "Thank you, but I don't like this soup."
As soon as she finished speaking, Pei Muye reached out and took the bowl of soup away.
Lin Xiyin glanced at him.
Ming Qingwan immediately said, "Brother Muye, if you want to drink the soup I served, you can just say so. How could I not serve you? You had to take Sister Xiyin's bowl. Anyone who didn't know better would think you didn't want me to serve her."
As Ming Qingwan spoke, she ladled out two more bowls of soup and gave one to Pei Yaohai and the other to Zhou Yusu.
She smiled radiantly and was considerate and well-behaved, so Pei Yaohai couldn't help but praise her a couple of times.
Lin Xiyin simply kept her head down and ate, showing no emotional fluctuation whatsoever.
She just felt that it was no wonder that Ming Qingwan and Pei Muye's affair had not been discovered under the noses of these people.
Ming Qingwan was simply too shrewd and worldly-wise.
She was kind to Pei Muye, but she wouldn't forget Pei Yaohai and Zhou Yusu.
Pei Yunqing is often not at home.
When Pei Yunqing was at home, Ming Qingwan was more considerate towards him.
Thus, in Pei Yaohai and Zhou Yusu's eyes, Ming Qingwan was a sensible and well-rounded daughter-in-law.
This further highlights how incompetent Lin Xiyin appears.
In the past, Lin Xiyin would have felt embarrassed and in pain.
But now, she not only feels nothing, but can also continue eating as if nothing happened.
Zhou Yusu wanted to say something sarcastic, but looking at Pei Muye's cold face, she ultimately didn't dare to say anything.
After dinner, Lin Xiyin went upstairs.
Pei Muyi finished eating and was about to go upstairs when Ming Qingwan quickly stopped him and brought over a tray.
"Brother Muye, Sister Xiyin's stomach isn't feeling well. Let her eat some hawthorn; it's good for digestion. She seems... to have a problem with me, so I won't go upstairs. You can give it to her."
Zhou Yusu finally got a chance to speak: "Look how sensible our Qingwan is! She's still the sister-in-law, and she has no manners at all!"
Pei Muye gave her a cold look, then said nothing, took the plate, nodded to Ming Qingwan, and went upstairs.
As a result, when they entered the bedroom, they found that Lin Xiyin had lay down again.
Pei Muye frowned, put the plate down, and then reached out to pull Lin Xiyin up.
Lin Xiyin was completely bewildered: "What are you doing?"
"You can't lie down after eating," Pei Muye said, looking at her. "Get up and walk around."
"I don't want to leave." Lin Xiyin pulled her hand away and lay back down. "I want to sleep."
"Where do you feel unwell?" Pei Muye asked. "I'll take you to the hospital."
"I just want to sleep." Lin Xiyin felt sleepy after eating and had no energy at all. "Leave me alone."
She closed her eyes after she finished speaking, but the next second she gasped in surprise. When she opened her eyes, she found herself being picked up by Pei Muye.
She swung her legs and shouted, "Pei Muyi, are you crazy?! Put me down!"
"I'll take you to the hospital!"
"I'm not sick!" Lin Xiyin struggled even more fiercely at the thought of her pregnancy: "Pei Muye!"
"Why are you always lying in bed if you're not sick?" Pei Muye ignored her: "Go to the hospital for a checkup."
"I don't..." Lin Xiyin's heart raced, and she quickly said, "I'm really fine, I just... don't want to go back to the Pei family, I feel uncomfortable. Let me get up and walk around, I'll do as you say."
Pei Muye looked down at her: "Are you really alright?"
"real!"
Pei Muye put her down, and Lin Xiyin quickly took a few steps back, keeping a distance from him.
Pei Muye reached out his hand: "Come on, let's go downstairs for a walk."
Lin Xiyin didn't really want to go: "It's so cold... I'll just walk around inside..."
Seeing Pei Muye's cold gaze, she was really afraid that he would pick her up again and take her straight to the hospital.
She quickly said, "Okay, I'll go, I'll go."
After saying that, he turned to leave.
"Wait a minute." Pei Muyi called out to her, "Didn't you say your stomach wasn't feeling well? Have some hawthorn."
hawthorn?
Lin Xiyin has been researching a lot of information these past few days, paying particular attention to what foods should be avoided during early pregnancy.
Longan, almonds, hawthorn, crab, soft-shelled turtle...
As a result, Ming Qingwan made her eat crabs for dinner, and now Pei Muyi is making her eat hawthorns!
What, are these adulterers trying to kill the child in her womb?
Lin Xiyin's gaze towards Pei Muye immediately changed.
Pei Muyi, holding a plate, couldn't help but pause in surprise: "What's wrong?"
"I'm not eating it." Lin Xiyin added after saying that, "I hate hawthorn the most!"
"If you don't like it, that's fine." Pei Muye casually put the plate down, then came over and took her hand: "Let's go."
"I'll walk by myself..."
"Do you still want me to hug you?"
After Pei Muyi said that, Lin Xiyin dared not say anything.
The two walked downstairs hand in hand.
Ming Qingwan was chatting with Pei Yaohai and his wife when she glanced up and saw the two of them coming down hand in hand. The jealousy in her eyes was almost impossible to hide.
"Brother Muye, Sister Xiyin, come and sit down for a while." She got up, walked over, and took Pei Muye's other arm.
Lin Xiyin tried to break free from Pei Muye's hand, but the man held her tightly, not giving her a chance.
On the other hand, he lifted his arm out of Ming Qingwan's grasp and said, "Xiyin and I are going for a walk."
After saying that, he took Lin Xiyin's hand and went out.
Ming Qingwan made an excuse to go upstairs and into Pei Muye's bedroom. She went to the bathroom first, and then came out and saw the plate of hawthorns. There were still ten of them, not one missing.
Lin Xiyin didn't eat.
She smiled and then went downstairs.
Outside the villa, it was freezing cold, and almost no one came out for a walk.
As soon as Lin Xiyin stepped out of the house, she felt a sense of retreat.
In the dead of winter, the northern wind feels like a knife cutting your face.
Only a fool would go for a walk at this time.
But Pei Muye held her hand, preventing her from backing away.
Then, he pushed her to the doorway, reached into the entryway, grabbed a scarf, and tied it around Lin Xiyin's neck.
The black scarf had a faint, cool fragrance, the scent of Pei Muye.
"It's cold." Lin Xiyin still didn't want to go out.
Pei Muye led her outside: "Isn't it cold this afternoon?"
His tone wasn't cold; he probably used the weather as an excuse to talk about how she met Chi Tianlin while taking a walk in the yard that afternoon.
Lin Xiyin said, "The sun will be out in the afternoon."
"It's not much different in temperature," Pei Muye said. "Besides, you're wearing so many layers."
Indeed, as soon as she stepped outside, Lin Xiyin was bundled up like a bear.
She was wearing a very thick down jacket and Pei Muye's scarf, truly wrapped up from head to toe.
Lin Xiyin had no choice; she was afraid of the cold, and now that she was pregnant, she had to be even more careful not to catch a cold.
Now that we're out here, there's no point in saying anything more.
Lin Xiyin could only quietly follow him on his walk.
She could never see through Pei Muye.
Previously, she had to rack her brains to guess what Pei Muye was thinking.
But now, she doesn't bother with that anymore.
He said he wanted to go for a walk. Whatever he meant, let him go for a walk.
His large, warm hand held hers, and Lin Xiyin didn't feel cold at all.
After a while, he put her hands into his coat pockets, where they were warmer.
She didn't speak, and Pei Muye remained silent as well, simply warming her hand as they walked through the garden.
Lin Xiyin fell into deep thought.
She thought that after the divorce, she would be raising her child alone, and there would be no more opportunities for the three of them to go for a walk together like this.
Although the child is still a tiny sprout without limbs, he has already experienced the joy of being taken for a walk by his parents.
Thinking of this, Lin Xiyin couldn't help but feel a little sad.
Even before the child was born, she felt she owed him something.
But what could she do?
She lost all interest in strolling around and said, "Let's go back, I'm cold."
"cold?"
Pei Muyi suddenly stopped and released Lin Xiyin's hand.
Lin Xiyin shivered as she stepped out of that warm pocket.
Then, the next second, everything went black.
Pei Muye wrapped her in his coat and held her in his arms.
Lin Xiyin always knew that he was hotter than her all year round, especially in winter when Lin Xiyin's feet were icy cold and Pei Muye would always warm them for her.
Right now, she's in his arms, warm and cozy, feeling very comfortable.
However, Lin Xiyin did not expect Pei Muye to suddenly make such a move.
If they are a loving couple and deeply in love, then his actions are perfectly understandable.
But the two are getting a divorce.
What is Pei Muyi doing?
Who are you showing affection to in public?
Even though Pei Muyi's embrace was warm, Lin Xiyin didn't feel any attachment. She pushed him away and said, "Let's go home."
As I stepped out of his arms and looked up, I saw Ming Qingwan.
Ming Qingwan stood not far away, her eyes red. After exchanging a glance with Lin Xiyin, she said nothing and turned to leave.
Lin Xiyin immediately understood.
I'm afraid... Pei Muye and Ming Qingwan had a fight, right?
So, she was sent out as a tool to make Ming Qingwan jealous?
Forget it, she doesn't care what the truth is anymore.
Lin Xiyin ignored Pei Muye's expression and turned to walk back.
Once inside the villa, I took off my down jacket and hung my scarf back up.
When she went upstairs, Pei Muye also came in.
She walked to the corner of the stairs and heard Ming Qingwan say, "Brother Muye, I have something to tell you."
Lin Xiyin curled her lips into a smile and went into the bedroom.
It's getting cold, so I don't need to shower every day.
Lin Xiyin was about to wash up and go to bed when she entered the bathroom and saw a lipstick on the cabinet next to her.
She knew very well that she hadn't brought any cosmetics with her when she came back this time.
She couldn't remember if the lipstick had appeared there today or if it had been there before.
But it definitely wasn't hers.
Since it wasn't hers, then it must belong to Ming Qingwan.
Lin Xiyin smiled and put the lipstick back where it was.
Whether Ming Qingwan unintentionally left it here or deliberately wanted to show it off and assert her dominance, it was meaningless to her.
Pei Muye went upstairs to the bedroom and found that Lin Xiyin was already asleep.
He couldn't resist touching her forehead again to make sure she didn't have a fever before he felt relieved.
The next day, Huo Xianyang arranged to meet Lin Xiyin.
Lin Xiyin was quite surprised. The divorce agreement had already been settled, so why was Huo Xianyang still looking for her?
But he said he would talk in person, so Lin Xiyin had no choice but to arrange a time and place with him.
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