Chapter 63 My mental state might not be able to...
These words plunged the two into an awkward atmosphere once again.
Before dinner, while serving the dishes, Yuan Mei pulled Fu Qingli aside and asked worriedly, "Is Xiaoxi still angry about the house?"
"It's all my fault for being so talkative yesterday. Maybe I should explain to her later that you did it for safety reasons and didn't have any bad intentions?"
Fu Qingli couldn't help but laugh: "Grandma, don't worry, it's not because of that."
"Did you make her angry?" Yuan Mei looked at Fu Qingli with exasperation and slapped his arm hard. "You finally managed to win her back, so you should treat her well. Don't be like those scumbags who don't know how to cherish what they have!"
After saying that, she was stunned for a moment, and then her expression became sad.
At this special moment when her grandson brought his wife to visit, she couldn't help but think of her daughter who had passed away long ago, and who hadn't even seen her son get married.
Yuan Mei couldn't help but show sadness on her face. After a long while, she sighed and ultimately didn't say anything like "Don't be like your father."
Now that she and Shen Rongyang are both over seventy, the person they worry about most in this world is Fu Qingli.
In the past few years, he has been separated from Lin Fengyuan and Lin Xi, and he has lived a lonely and helpless life. That's why they were forced to place their hopes on Fu Wenxun.
The hope is that he can ease tensions with Fu Wenxun, so that after they pass away, Fu Qingli will still have the Fu family to rely on, and they can rest assured.
Fortunately, he has now found Linxi and has his own home.
However, they also hoped that Fu Qingli's normal life would not be affected by the failed music between Fu Wenxun and Shen Yu, as he had already lost too much of the happiness that should have belonged to him.
The confrontation between father and son was not the outcome Shen Yu had envisioned.
However, unlike Shen Rongyang, she was not rational enough to say a word of advice to Fu Qingli to get close to that man. After hesitating for a long time, she only asked, "Have you taken Xiaoxi there?"
"No!" Fu Qingli shook her head firmly. "You know their attitude over there. I never thought of taking Xiaoxi there. I don't want her to suffer any injustice."
"So I hope you won't tell him about my marriage to Lin Xi. I don't want him to disturb our lives again until I'm able to protect Xiao Xi from harm."
Fu Wenxun's desire for Fu Qingli and Su Yi'an to marry has always been open. Even though Shen Rongyang and others have repeatedly tried to persuade him not to interfere with the younger generation's choices, he has not listened and has continued to do things his own way.
Moreover, Fu Qingli is actively opposing him in order to gain a voice.
Bringing Lin Xi back at this time would undoubtedly be met with strong opposition from Fu Wenxun, and no one could have predicted what outrageous thing he might do.
Thinking of this, Yuan Mei recalled past events and nodded in agreement with his decision.
Seeing the dejection on her face, Fu Qingli guessed that she regretted not stopping Shen Yu back then, and quickly comforted her, "Once Xiaoxi is feeling better, I will take her to see her mother."
Fu Qingli had discussed this matter with Shen Rongyang and Yuan Mei beforehand. He did not hide Lin Xi's mental condition from the two elderly people and also expressed his concerns in detail.
Although five years have passed since Lin Fengyuan's death, Lin Xi has only recently begun to truly confront the reality of his passing.
He didn't want to take her to see his mother in the early stages of her recovery, lest he bring up painful memories.
Moreover, Lin Xi never felt secure in their relationship.
He waits for the day when the two of them can truly open their hearts to each other, so that he can visit his mother and put her mind at ease in heaven.
Tell her that what she had hoped for has come true.
Shen Rongyang and Yuan Mei felt sorry for Lin Xi and had gone through so much trouble over the years, so they immediately agreed and didn't mention it to Lin Xi for two days.
Even now, Yuan Mei comforted Fu Qingli, saying, "Don't worry, we already talked to Ayu about it on the day you got your marriage certificate. She was looking forward to this day before she passed away, and she will definitely be happy for you."
"Um."
Actually, Fu Qingli went to see Shen Yu on her way out of the sanatorium yesterday.
Near the cemetery, I bought some simple incense and offerings, and kowtowed to pray for her blessing on Linxi's good health and that everything would go smoothly and without worry.
But considering that saying these things would only add to Yuan Mei's sadness, he patted her back, offering silent comfort.
Yuan Mei wiped away the tears welling up in her eyes with her fingertips, calmed herself down, and then thought of the question from before: "But how exactly did you offend Xiaoxi? Why is she avoiding you like this?"
To her relief, she hadn't seen Fu Qingli in such a vivid light for many years—attentive and helpless, completely different from the cold and aloof Wang she usually was.
Fu Qingli knew that Lin Xi was embarrassed by her own lewd remark.
They hadn't expected the little girl to be so shy, avoiding them to this extent, which her grandparents could clearly see at a glance.
Seeing him smiling helplessly to himself, Yuan Mei's curiosity was piqued, and she kept asking what had happened.
"Grandma, please don't pry into the little secrets between young lovers."
Yuan Mei, having been through similar experiences, knew it wasn't a big deal and felt relieved: "Okay, handle it yourself. Xiaoxi is a kind and understanding girl, so you can't be willful and be more accommodating to her."
Even knowing that Fu Qingli had doted on Lin Xi since childhood, Yuan Mei still couldn't help but repeatedly remind him.
Having learned from their daughter's experience, they desperately hoped that their grandson, who had endured a long and lonely life, would have a long and lasting marriage.
Fortunately, Fu Qingli behaved well in the following time, affectionately moving closer to Lin Xi, taking very good care of her, and her manner was very ingratiating.
One shouldn't hit a smiling face, so Lin Xi decided not to argue further.
She knew that this was normal for a married couple, and she was just not used to it at first. After a few hours of mental preparation, her embarrassment subsided, and she put the matter aside.
The two finished lunch and stayed for a short while before deciding to leave.
"Grandpa and Grandma, I'm sorry, I have work scheduled in Haicheng tonight. My flight is at four o'clock. Next time I come back, we'll come over together and spend more time with you." Fu Qingli apologized.
The Shen couple couldn't bear to blame him; they only felt sorry for his packed schedule: "Don't work too hard; your health is the most important thing."
Shen Rongyang was a man of few words, only instructing, "Remember to let me know in advance next time. I want your uncle and the others to come back for a family reunion dinner."
After saying that, he nodded to Lin Xi as a farewell, then turned and went back to his study upstairs.
Yuan Mei explained, "Xiao Xi, don't mind him. That's just how the old man is. He doesn't know how to say goodbye. He thinks it's too sentimental. Actually, he's even more reluctant to see you go than I am."
Fu Qingli was indeed used to it and reminded Yuan Mei of daily matters: "Grandpa's illness cannot be stopped with his medication, so please remember to remind him to take his medicine on time. Also, please don't worry too much about everything. Your health is the most important thing. If there's anything in the garden, please ask Auntie to find someone to help. Don't do it yourself."
"Okay, okay," Yuan Mei said, sounding annoyed, but her face lit up with joy. "Don't worry, we'll take good care of ourselves. We're looking forward to helping you hold your great-grandson!"
“Grandma, it’s too early for that. Let us enjoy a few years of our own time together first,” Fu Qingli immediately interjected, interrupting Yuan Mei.
He subconsciously looked at Lin Xi and saw that she blushed at his words, but the next second she suddenly thought of something, pursed her lips, and a look of worry appeared between her brows.
After the car had driven quite a distance, Lin Xi, who had been silent all along, finally spoke. Her soft voice echoed in the car, carrying a barely perceptible tension: "Brother."
"What's wrong?"
Fu Qingli originally thought that she wouldn't speak up, and was thinking about how to tell her indirectly that she didn't actually mind these things.
Now that she's willing to speak up, that's naturally the best outcome.
Lin Xi's expression showed obvious hesitation. After struggling for a while, she finally couldn't bring herself to say it directly. Instead, she changed the subject and asked, "When are we going to see Aunt Chen?"
After Fu Qingli and she visited her father's grave together, she was thinking about this question.
But they had been away from home and hadn't returned to Beicheng, and she didn't know how to ask Fu Qingli, "When will you take me to meet your mother?"
I thought that Zhou Quanru and Fu Qingli would make arrangements for this trip back to Beicheng, but he hasn't made any moves.
Even at the Shen family home, Shen Rongyang and Yuan Mei seemed to have forgotten about Shen Yu, never mentioning her once.
This made her a little distracted, feeling that a crucial part of meeting the parents was missing.
Compared to the question she really wanted to ask, this question was easier to broach, so she just blurted it out without thinking.
Only after asking did I realize that I had overstepped my bounds.
Little did anyone know that Shen Yu would remain a permanent wound in Fu Qingli's heart. That marriage left Shen Yu scarred, but it also matured Fu Qingli, who took on the responsibility of caring for her and persevered for a long time.
She added weakly, "If you don't want to answer, just pretend I didn't ask."
She didn't want Fu Qingli to dwell too much on the past. Putting herself in her shoes, if someone asked about her father, it would be another hurtful experience for her.
"I can answer that question, but you can't get angry." Fu Qingli's tone was serious, gentle yet tinged with a hint of sternness.
Hearing him say that she shouldn't get angry, Lin Xi's heart jumped. She thought it was an answer she couldn't accept and subconsciously wanted to escape, but then she felt that running away like this wasn't a solution.
Since Fu Qingli wants to talk about it, then I will have to face this matter sooner or later.
So, suppressing her unease, she nodded and said, "Okay, I promise I won't be angry. Go ahead and tell me."
Fu Qingli did not answer immediately, but instead found a parking space on the side of the road and parked, meeting her gaze in a very formal and natural manner.
“I do have my concerns. You know my mother went through a failed marriage, and she can tell at a glance whether we are truly compatible and trust each other. I'm afraid that if she sees our situation, she will worry. What do you think?”
Lin Xi bit her lower lip and remained silent, her face somewhat pale.
But Fu Qingli still felt it wasn't enough and pointed it out directly: "Xiaoxi, I think this isn't my fault. You don't trust me enough and are afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing in front of me. Like now, this wasn't the topic you originally wanted to talk about, was it?"
"But actually, you can be yourself in front of me, say whatever you want, do whatever you want, and I won't leave you because of these little things!"
These words were like prying open the rusty lock on Lin Xi's heart. In an instant, a sense of security surged into her heart, accompanied by a huge sense of grievance.
She was really afraid that Fu Qingli would leave her again.
Tears welled up in her eyes, and she choked out, "Fu Qingli, I'm taking antidepressants, which are very harmful to my body. I don't know if I can get pregnant, and my mental state may not be able to support me having a child like a normal person. Are you really not worried about that?"
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