Chapter 68 The Children's Background
Xia Qianqian carried Er Ya into the house, and Lu's mother asked from the side, "Did everything go smoothly for you on this trip?"
Xia Qianqian nodded and replied, "Things have been resolved for the time being. Mom, how are the wedding preparations going? My parents said they'll be attending my wedding."
Upon hearing this, Lu's mother immediately laughed. She had been worried that Xia Qianqian's parents wouldn't be willing to attend her son's wedding, which would be heartbreaking for the child.
It seems that having such a good daughter has made the Xia couple more reasonable, and they are not at all as unreasonable as Xia Wenwen described.
Lu's mother took Xia Qianqian's hand and said warmly, "That's wonderful! In that case, I'll have to make the wedding even more grand. Also, do your parents have any new clothes? If they can't make them in time, the tailors in our village are skilled and quick. Have them make some for your parents too; they'll definitely fit perfectly and look good."
Holding Xia Qianqian's hand, Lu's mother chattered on and on for a long time, talking about everything from the style of the wedding dress to the dishes for the wedding banquet, from the wedding procession to the arrangement of the guests, down to the smallest detail. Xia Qianqian listened with wide eyes, only then realizing that preparing for a wedding involved so many troublesome things.
She looked at Lu's mother gratefully and said, "Mom, you've worked so hard! We'll make sure Lu Zheng and I take good care of you during this time. I'll go to Willow Village again tomorrow to confirm with my parents."
As she spoke, Xia Qianqian took out some fruit gummies from her pocket and handed them to Daya and Erya: "This time, Mom went to the provincial capital on business and was in such a hurry that I only had time to prepare these fruit gummies for you. Try them, they taste pretty good."
Er Ya's eyes sparkled as she excitedly took the candy, eagerly tore open the wrapper, and put it in her mouth. The sweet taste made her squint her eyes happily, and she stuffed another piece into Da Ya's mouth.
Lu Zheng stood to the side, watching Xia Qianqian's actions, and asked in surprise, "When did you prepare all this?"
Er Ya wrinkled her nose when she heard Lu Zheng's words and said with dissatisfaction, "Dad doesn't even think about me and my sister. He goes out and doesn't even bring us gifts."
Upon hearing this, Lu Zheng immediately felt ashamed.
He looked at Xia Qianqian intently, and saw her smiling at the two children, her eyes full of tenderness and love.
He couldn't help but sigh inwardly, realizing that Qianqian always had children in her heart; no wonder the children liked her so much.
Lu Zheng scratched his head somewhat awkwardly and promised, "Next time, next time Dad will definitely not forget to bring you gifts."
Seeing Lu Zheng's state, Da Ya gently comforted him, "Dad, the fact that you and Mom came back safely is the best gift for us."
Er Ya proudly raised her little neck and said, "I don't necessarily want Daddy to give me a gift."
Xia Qianqian couldn't help but reach out and gently pinch her rosy cheeks, smiling as she said, "You want us to keep you in our hearts and not forget Er Ya, right?"
Er Ya was surprised that Xia Qianqian had seen through her thoughts once again, and her face immediately turned red.
She was a little shy, turned her face away, pretending not to hear, and nervously tugged at the hem of her clothes with her two little hands.
Daya added, "Mom, you're right. And it was Erya's idea to make you this gift. She always cares about you."
Hearing her sister say all this, Er Ya became even more shy. She grabbed the candy from Da Ya's hand and ran into the house.
Looking at Er Ya's back, Xia Qianqian knew that the little girl was embarrassed, and couldn't help but laugh.
She then said to Daya, "Erya took your candy. I'll give you another one tomorrow."
Daya quickly shook her head: "If your sister likes it, then let her have it."
The tone made it seem as if giving one's candy to one's younger sister was the most natural thing in the world.
Xia Qianqian reached out and gently touched Daya's little face with heartache: "Although you are the older sister, you are still a child. You don't always have to think about your younger sister. If you suffer any grievances, you must tell your mother, and I will help you."
Daya pursed her lips: "I'm not wronged. My sister and I get along very well."
She is so sensible that it makes people feel both sorry for her and relieved.
Xia Qianqian looked at Daya and felt that she should find an opportunity to teach Daya more in the future. Improving the relationship between the two sisters didn't necessarily mean sacrificing herself unnecessarily.
Moreover, judging from Er Ya's expression, she clearly wanted to share with her sister, so she couldn't keep things bottled up inside.
Since they call her "Mom," she is determined to ensure that both children grow up healthy and happy, and learn to express their thoughts and feelings.
Because Xia Qianqian had just returned and was exhausted from her long journey, Lu's mother and Daya thoughtfully brought her water to wash her feet. After Lu's mother and Daya left, only Xia Qianqian and Lu Zheng remained in the room.
Xia Qianqian sat on the edge of the bed and asked curiously, "Lu Zheng, has Da Ya always had this kind of personality since she was little?"
She hoped that Daya would become more lively and cheerful, so she wanted to learn more about the child.
To her surprise, Lu Zheng's next words left her speechless with astonishment.
Lu Zheng said, "I don't really know what she was like before. She's only been in my life for about two years."
"Huh?" Xia Qianqian looked on in shock.
She had never inquired about Lu Zheng and his ex-wife before, but now that it had been brought up, she couldn't help but ask cautiously, "So you and your ex-wife are divorced?"
After hearing Xia Qianqian's question, Lu Zheng glanced at her first, then said firmly, "What ex-wife do I have? In this life, I've only ever had you as my wife."
Upon hearing this, Xia Qianqian frowned instantly: "Even if you two are not getting along, you can't just not give her a proper status! After all, she is the mother of two children."
If Lu Zheng is truly so cold and heartless towards the woman who bore him two children, then she really needs to seriously consider whether the two of them can continue living together.
She didn't want to spend the rest of her life with such a cold-blooded person. Thinking of this, Xia Qianqian's gaze towards Lu Zheng became scrutinizing and distant.
Lu Zheng was taken aback when he saw Xia Qianqian's serious, even slightly critical, expression. Then, a deep laugh escaped his chest, tinged with amusement and exasperation: "What on earth are you thinking about?"
He reached out and gently flicked her nose, his tone becoming serious, "Neither of these children is mine."
"ah?!"
Xia Qianqian was truly shocked: "Then...then could it be...that she betrayed you?"
Thinking about it this way, it seems to make sense!
Lu Zheng has always been a responsible man; he would never abandon his wife and children. Presumably, his ex-wife did something to betray him, which is why he separated from her…
Thinking of this, Xia Qianqian looked at Lu Zheng with deep sympathy and even a touch of heartache.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" He looked into Xia Qianqian's eyes and knew that her little head was thinking about something else. He smiled helplessly and said, "These two children are the orphans of my fallen comrades."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com