Chapter 623 Finally Grown Up
When she came, she even brought some of the store's latest products, thinking that the old man would like to eat them.
Qiao Xing has passed her morning sickness period and her appetite has gradually improved. She is not as picky as she was at the beginning. Wang Qin also brought her some dishes and snacks that she made herself.
Lin Xi opened the door for Wang Qin, "Mom, you're here."
Qiao Xing saw that she was carrying large and small bags and wanted to go over to take them, but Wang Qin quickly said, "If you're not feeling well, don't move."
She smiled somewhat awkwardly, greeted the old man first, and then placed the things on the coffee table. "I didn't know what you liked to eat, so I just brought some things. It's also to thank you for taking care of Xixi these past few days. She's so immature and must have caused you a lot of trouble."
Grandpa Qin smiled and waved his hand, gesturing for Wang Qin to sit down and talk. "Xi Xi is very sensible. With her by my side these past few days, I feel like I've become several years younger."
"Mom, Grandpa Qin is very good to me, and my sister and brother-in-law are also very good to me."
Lin Xi grabbed Wang Qin's arm and whispered, "I don't want to go back."
Wang Qin said reproachfully, "How can that be? You've already troubled your sister for so many days, and you still have to go to school. It's not convenient for you to stay here."
Grandpa Qin said, "It's alright. If the child likes it, let her continue living here. Anyway, we have plenty of rooms, so what's the big deal if she's one more?"
Despite saying that, Wang Qin still felt bad. "No, no, it was a special situation a while ago, and you've already gone to so much trouble. She has to go to school tomorrow, so I won't bother you any further."
Qiao Xing didn't comment. She didn't mind Lin Xi living at home, but she would prefer her to go to school.
The matter is now closed, and Lin Xi can't dwell on it any longer; she has a long road ahead of her.
Qiao Xing asked Lin Xi, "Do you want to go back?"
There was a reason she asked her that.
Because Qiao Xing wanted Lin Xi to make the decision herself and take that step.
Lin Xi looked hesitant, glancing reluctantly at Grandpa Qin and then at Qiao Xing.
She didn't want to go back.
The time she spent living here was arguably the most relaxing period of her life.
Because once she returns home and to school, she might become the same Lin Xi she used to be.
Also, she really couldn't bear to part with Lin Xi.
As soon as Qiao Xing asked the question, Wang Qin also fell silent.
The group waited quietly for her answer.
Lin Xi bit her lip and remained silent for a long while before finally making up her mind, "I'll go back with my mother."
Wang Qin and Qiao Xing both breathed a sigh of relief.
Grandpa Qin nodded. "That's a good child. If you miss Grandpa in the future, just tell your mother and ask her to bring you here. This will always be your second home."
Grandpa Qin's words brought a lump to Lin Xi's throat. She took a breath and nodded vigorously, "Okay."
The nanny had just finished preparing the meal. Wang Qin originally wanted to take Lin Xi back, but Grandpa Qin stopped her, saying, "The food is already on the table. If you leave without eating, aren't you just trying to make things difficult for me?"
Wang Qin didn't not want to eat; it was just that she felt indebted to Qiao Xing and didn't know what to do to repay her for those favors.
Therefore, when faced with Grandpa Qin's enthusiasm and Qiao Xing's composure, she felt somewhat at a loss.
Finally, Lin Xi said, "Mom, let's eat before we leave. Let's not let Grandpa Qin and my sister's kindness go to waste."
Since Lin Xi had taken the initiative to say such things, Wang Qin knew that if she really left, it would be disrespectful to Grandpa Qin, so she stayed in the end.
Lin Xi used to never speak at the dinner table; she always kept her head down and ate.
But now, she not only takes the initiative to talk to everyone, but she also smiles more often.
Looking at Lin Xi like this, Wang Qin felt for the first time that the child she had carefully cared for had finally grown up.
Her gaze involuntarily drifted towards Qiao Xing.
Wang Qin has always had a regret in her heart. If she had been more determined back then and had not abandoned Qiao Xing, would her guilt and desire to make amends not be so deep now?
Qiao Xing was serving food to Lin Xi when she looked up and her eyes met Wang Qin's.
Wang Qin lowered her head, looking slightly flustered.
Qiao Xing was taken aback, somewhat puzzled.
The meal went fairly well, except that Wang Qin seemed preoccupied.
After dinner, Wang Qin and Lin Xi went home.
On the bus, Lin Xi noticed that Wang Qin was silent and looked preoccupied, so she asked, "Mom, what's wrong?"
Wang Qin snapped out of her daze, forced a smile, and shook her head: "It's nothing."
Lin Xi noticed that she didn't seem to be alright at all. She remembered that during the meal, Wang Qin kept staring at Qiao Xing.
"Mom, is there something you want to say to your sister?"
As if her secret had been exposed, Wang Qin quickly denied it: "No, Mom is just worried about what will happen when you go to school tomorrow."
Wang Qin didn't know exactly how the matter was resolved.
Qiao Xing only told her that Lin Xi could go to school; she knew nothing else.
That's precisely why Wang Qin couldn't rest easy.
Lin Xi can go to school, which also means Feng Jiao will go to school, and the two will be in the same class. What should be done if they have a conflict?
Qiao Xing was aware of her concern, so when she left Qiao Xing's house, she specifically told Wang Qin, "Don't worry about the school. Your main task now is to help her become bolder and try more things she's never done before. Don't let her live in a greenhouse anymore."
Wang Qin took everything to heart, so she asked Lin Xi, "Xi Xi, are you really ready to go to school?"
"Yes." Lin Xi nodded, her tone much firmer than before. "Mom, don't worry, I know how to protect myself now, and I won't let anything happen to me that would worry you."
After Wang Qin and Lin Xi left, Grandpa Qin asked Qiao Xing, "Xi Xi's mother, did you have something to say just now?"
Qiao Xing didn't understand what he meant. "What?"
Grandpa Qin looked at the pile of things Wang Qin had brought on the table and said meaningfully, "Her expression seemed conflicted. Besides being very grateful to you, it seemed like she also wanted to apologize to you."
Grandpa Qin never discussed the matter between Wang Qin and Qiao Xing in much detail.
He would only say a few words about it occasionally when he heard it from Qin Ce.
Since these are Qiao Xing's family matters, even knowing that Wang Qin and Qiao Xing have unresolved issues with each other, he will not interfere.
Qiao Xing then understood why Wang Qin had been staring at her.
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