Unfortunately, Qin Yumei wasn't buying it.
She casually tossed aside the small hoe, turned around, picked up the watering can, and started watering the plants, shooing people away, "If you have nothing else to do, you can leave now, I'm busy here."
The kettle accidentally spilled water, and Gu Tingjiang had no choice but to take a step back, barely dodging it.
The movements were fluid and natural, as if they had been done hundreds or thousands of times.
"Yu Mei, we haven't seen each other for half a month. Please talk to me for a bit," Gu Tingjiang pleaded in a softened tone.
Qin Yumei remained unmoved, saying, "We have nothing to say."
Seeing that she was still the same as always, Gu Tingjiang sighed softly. He hadn't been here for a long time because he was looking for clues, and he didn't want to miss this opportunity to spend time together. He didn't know if his mother-in-law would be in a good mood next time he came, or if she would let him in to see her.
Knowing that she only cared about her son and daughter, he thought for a moment and said carefully, "A few days ago, I received some news that Jin Shan of the Jin family once took an infant in his arms and went south."
"Thump!" The kettle in Qin Yumei's hand fell to the ground with a thud, spilling water all over the floor and soaking her shoes and socks, but she seemed oblivious, muttering to herself, "Jinshan? Southward?"
"Oh dear, what happened to you..." Gu Tingjiang didn't care about anything else, he stepped forward and picked her up, carrying her away from the puddle of water.
"Hey, what are you doing? Put me down!" Qin Yumei was startled when he suddenly picked her up and immediately struggled.
"Don't move, be careful not to fall." Gu Tingjiang helplessly hugged her tighter and quickened his pace.
A resting area was set up in the back garden. Gu Tingjiang placed her on a wooden chair and thoughtfully picked up a cushion from the side and tucked it behind her back.
Qin Yumei's lowered eyes trembled slightly, and an indescribable bitterness welled up in her heart.
The person is still the same, but everything can never be the same again.
Gu Tingjiang squatted down naturally and reached out to take off her shoes and socks.
Qin Yumei reacted quickly and withdrew her foot. "No need."
Gu Tingjiang frowned disapprovingly and said, "Your shoes and socks are wet. If you don't change them quickly, you'll catch a cold again. Listen to me."
Qin Yumei considered her health and finally gave in. However, she didn't ask him to do it himself. "I'll go change it myself."
He then got up and left.
Watching her departing figure, Gu Tingjiang sighed softly.
Qin Yumei was preoccupied and didn't dawdle. She quickly changed her shoes and came over, sitting down in the chair opposite him. She asked in a deep voice, "What did you mean by what you just said? Is there any news about Lulu? Is she in the south?"
In a short while, she had considered many possibilities and asked directly.
"Yes, that should be the case." After these few days of investigation, Gu Tingjiang has increased the probability that the child might be in the south to 70%.
"Where is she? Go find her quickly!" Qin Yumei was agitated, her body stiffened, and she gripped the handrail tightly to control her emotions.
"Don't get agitated." Seeing this, Gu Tingjiang quickly stepped forward to support her shoulders and gently patted her back. "Take a deep breath, take a deep breath."
Yes, Qin Yumei has a heart condition. Since losing her child, she has suffered several breakdowns, which ultimately left her with a chronic heart condition.
Qin Yumei was aware of her physical condition and quickly adjusted her breathing, taking a while to recover.
Gu Tingjiang was filled with lingering fear. He said regretfully, "I should have kept quiet. I've made things difficult for you..."
"You dare!" Qin Yumei interrupted him before he could finish his sentence.
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