Chapter 42
My husband is not a good-for-nothing.
After the first time, there was a second, and the two became a real couple.
From then on, Lu Qin noticed that Hao Jingshi seemed like a different person. His gaze towards her was always meaningful, and his possessiveness was almost overflowing.
His frequent advances were almost too much for Lu Qin to handle, but every time she tried to dodge, he would pull her back by the ankle.
As time went on, Lu Qin became increasingly afraid to look him in the eye, and even more afraid to utter any more arrogant words.
Every night when they rested, Hao Jingshi would thoughtfully tidy up her nightgown and tease her a few times, making her feel incredibly embarrassed.
“Madam’s mind is wandering; she’s not even looking at the young master.”
"Madam seems to have become more reserved, and she speaks less. She doesn't even express her feelings to the young master anymore. Has the affection between husband and wife faded?"
Lu Qin couldn't help but bury her head in the blanket and remain silent.
Something doesn't seem right...
She clearly remembered that this person used to be... like a mimosa plant, shrinking back at the slightest touch, and blushing bright red if someone touched his abs...
Now it seems like the situation has reversed.
But if she doesn't respond, Hao Jingshi will persist, asking again, "Is Madam not satisfied? Then let's do it again?"
Lu Qin shivered and swiftly stopped the hands that reached into the blankets.
She repeatedly said she was satisfied, and only then did the other party stop.
After another restless night, early the next morning, Lu Qin followed Hao Jingshi to pay her respects to her father and mother, yawning incessantly and with tears in her eyes.
Lately, I've been feeling increasingly exhausted. During the day, I'm busy at the clothing store, and I also have to squeeze in time to get close to Old Madam Hao. When I get home at night, I have to serve the difficult young master Hao.
However, it wasn't without some gains.
She would visit Old Madam Hao every few days to massage her shoulders and legs, make her laugh and cheer her up. At first, Old Madam Hao had a heart of stone, but she gradually broke down and revealed her loving mother side.
After more than two months of persistent efforts, Madam Hao finally changed her mind and agreed to return the shop to her. She also said that when Hao Jingshi turned twenty, she would give them the house in the suburbs of Beijing so that they could build their own residence.
They really are mother and son; they both fall for the soft approach.
Having tasted the sweetness of success, and seeing that Old Madam Hao's attitude towards her was different from before, Lu Qin gradually became bolder and began to dare to act coquettishly and affectionately with her.
Even when paying respects to someone, like today, they dare to yawn in front of you with a mouth big enough to fit a honeydew melon.
"Ha... I greet my father and mother."
Seeing the young mistress like this, the servants couldn't help but cover their mouths and chuckle. As they knelt down and bowed, Hao Jingshi glanced at Lu Qin, but the girl had already taken the opportunity to close her eyes and doze off.
Master Hao said, "You two, get up."
After being given permission to get up, Hao Jingshi stood up briskly, while Lu Qin remained lying on the ground, hoping to take the opportunity to sleep a little longer.
"Ahem." Seeing his parents looking at Lu Qin with a puzzled expression, Hao Jingshi went over, put one hand under her armpit, supported her arm, and forcefully lifted her up.
Next time, don't push yourself too hard. If you come over like this, Mom will definitely get angry.
Hao Jingshi thought for a moment and came to her rescue, saying, "Madam didn't sleep well last night, please don't blame her, Father and Mother."
Looking at Lu Qin's drowsy state, Madam Hao showed no displeasure. Instead, she asked with concern, "Please sit down. Why didn't Qin'er sleep well?"
Lu Qin stood up and stammered, "Oh, it's nothing, Mother. I'm just tired from all the work at the clothing shop lately."
Madam Hao said gently, "If you're not feeling well in the future, just sleep a little longer and let Ling'er let you know. There's no need for you to come and pay your respects."
Lu Qin said with delight, "Thank you for your consideration, Mother."
Madam Hao smiled indulgently and gestured for Ling'er to pour tea.
She'd gotten used to this lively little guy's company these days, and she'd miss him terribly if she didn't see him for a day.
She had initially thought that once Lu Qin achieved her goal, she would stop bothering her, and she felt a pang of loss. She stubbornly refused to give in, dragging it out for two months. In the end, she couldn't resist Lu Qin's advances and finally agreed.
Unexpectedly, Lu Qin came again the next day, and became more and more frequent. After spending more time together, she changed her opinion of Lu Qin and found that she was not the arrogant and crazy girl she had imagined.
She was intelligent, lovely, and perceptive; no wonder her rebellious son protected her in every way and insisted on not remarrying.
Madam Hao thought for a moment, then glanced at her unfilial son again.
The unfilial son, on the other hand, looked radiant and seemed to be sleeping soundly. He held his wife's hand, and even had a hint of schadenfreude in his expression.
She couldn't help but scold, "You're sleeping so soundly, so carefree, not caring about anything else. Don't you know how to help Qin'er get some rest?"
"???"
Hao Jingshi, who was helping Lu Qin to sit down, looked up in bewilderment.
He was speaking so gently to the lady just now, why does he change his tone when he speaks to her?
My mother wasn't like this before. She cared a lot about rules, big and small, and wouldn't let anyone off lightly if they made even the slightest mistake. Has she been bewitched today?
Upon hearing this, Lu Qin couldn't hide her pride and chuckled to herself, looking much more energetic.
Hearing her soft chuckle, Hao Jingshi understood the mockery in her voice and replied calmly, "Yes, Mother, I will definitely take good care of Madam when I get back, and I guarantee that she will sleep soundly from now on and will never suffer from insomnia again."
These words were quite profound, and Lu Qin certainly understood them; her bared white teeth instantly disappeared.
But Madam Hao had no idea what was going on. She simply nodded, as if relieved, and said, "That's good."
"..."
Seeing Hao Jingshi's gaze sweep over her greedily like a hunter's, Lu Qin thought to herself, "This is not good."
After exchanging greetings, the two sat for a while longer. When it was almost time, they got up to take their leave and prepared to go to the clinic and clothing shop as usual.
Before leaving, Old Madam Hao suddenly called Hao Jingshi back, asking him to speak with her alone. Upon seeing this, Lu Qin bowed and withdrew, saying, "Then I will wait for my husband outside."
"good."
When Lu Qin left, Hao Jingshi sat back down, crossed his legs, and waited for his mother to speak. Seeing his mother looking at Lu Qin's back with a wary expression, he guessed that there was something private going on.
As expected, Mother then dismissed the servants in the house, and even Father was sent away by her.
Hao Jingshi sat up straighter and asked seriously, "What is it, Mother, that requires such careful instructions?"
Madam Hao remained silent. After looking up and seeing that everyone had left, she beckoned to Hao Jingshi, saying, "Jingshi, come and sit down."
Hao Jingshi was completely confused, but he still obediently moved a soft stool and sat down in front of her: "Mother, please speak."
Madam Hao looked slightly troubled, and after a moment she said, "Tell your mother the truth, don't hide it from me—how is Qin'er's health lately?"
Under his mother's gaze, Hao Jingshi felt a tightness in his chest. Even though he hadn't done anything wrong, he felt incredibly guilty.
"Everything is fine, why do you ask that, Mother?" Could it be... that you've noticed something?
"That shouldn't be the case," Old Madam Hao muttered, puzzled. "You and Qin'er have been married for over a year, and your relationship is very good. Why hasn't she given us any good news yet?"
"..." Hao Jingshi was a little dumbfounded.
So that's what it was about. I thought something else had happened.
He tactfully picked up his teacup as a cover, his mind racing, unsure how to answer.
Actually... he had been feeling down about this for several days.
Because Xuan Lan secretly told him the day before yesterday that Lu Qin was secretly taking a contraceptive soup.
This action seemed like she was disgusted with him. He was initially annoyed, but after testing Lu Qin, he discovered that she was just afraid of childbirth, not that she disliked him.
He could understand, after all, he had heard that childbirth was like going through the gates of hell for women, so he didn't expose her and just pretended that he knew nothing about it.
But the sense of loss still inevitably spread in his heart, after all, he longed to raise a child with his beloved.
"Son." Seeing that Hao Jingshi seemed preoccupied, Old Madam Hao seemed to have confirmed her suspicions and gasped, "Could it really be..."
Really?
Hao Jingshi panicked a little, thinking that his mother had discovered something.
This matter must absolutely not be known to her mother, otherwise Lu Qin will inevitably be punished.
"Mother……"
Just as Hao Jingshi was about to lie to Lu Qin, Old Madam Hao was already lost in astonishment. She lowered her voice and stared wide-eyed, "Is it really something wrong with you that Qin'er has been unable to conceive?"
“…………………………………………”
Hao Jingshi's hand trembled, and he almost dropped the teacup and shattered it.
"Mother, Mother!" He lowered his head in embarrassment, trying to cover his face with his teacup, but only half of it was visible. "What are you saying! Don't joke around!"
But Madam Hao was very worried, and it didn't sound like a joke at all: "Don't be embarrassed. I know you've grown up and you still have your pride, but this matter concerns the Hao family bloodline, and I can't just ignore it."
"Mother, don't overthink it! Your son is not sick!" Hao Jingshi couldn't sit still any longer and jumped up from his seat. "Madam is still waiting outside. Your son will take his leave."
After he finished speaking, he turned around and strode away as fast as he could, like a crab struggling to survive when it's being steamed in a pot, its eight legs flailing at the same time.
"Hey! Jing Shi!"
Old Madam Hao hurriedly got up, but she couldn't stop Hao Jingshi. He didn't even turn his head and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Madam Hao sighed repeatedly, slowly sat down, and shook her head worriedly.
"This child... why didn't he say so sooner... I've been so worried about him..."
...
Lu Qin circled around the courtyard for a while, and when she heard Ling'er call out "Young Master", she turned around and saw Hao Jingshi rushing out of the house with a red face.
She took a few steps forward, thinking he had argued with the old lady, and quickly advised, "Husband, it's all a small matter, not worth it."
Hao Jingshi glanced at her after hearing this, and his face turned even redder.
What a trivial matter! She must have been eavesdropping, she definitely was!
He's deliberately trying to cause trouble! He's just waiting to see him make a fool of himself!
Lu Qin was puzzled, but seeing how flushed he was, she felt that she was probably right. So she took his hand and said, "Husband, don't be angry. No matter what, Mother meant well. She cares about you the most. Don't take it to heart."
Hao Jingshi was practically bursting with rage, but he was too ashamed to say it, so he could only give a perfunctory chuckle.
"Don't worry, it's okay, it's really okay."
Lu Qin smiled brightly, without giving it much thought, "That's good."
She didn't notice anything amiss and went to the clothing shop with him as usual.
Until that evening.
The candlelight flickered, the bed was spacious, and clothes and blankets were quickly removed.
The person in front of her seemed to have reached their limit, pinching her chin and asking, "I'm not that... useless, am I?"
Lu Qin understood the meaning of "useless" without even thinking. She blinked blankly and nodded embarrassedly.
But Hao Jingshi was clearly not satisfied, and with each instruction he forced her to say, "Speak."
Lu Qin, still dizzy, agreed with him: "My husband is not a good-for-nothing."
Say it again.
"My husband is not a good-for-nothing..."
Say it again.
"..."
Lu Qin's vision was in complete disarray, and she could no longer make out what she was saying. Even in the middle of the night, she still didn't understand what had triggered this guy, who just kept repeating himself weakly.
"My husband... is not... a good-for-nothing..."
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