Chapter 115: Calm and Caring
Song Runing pursed his lips tightly, his brows slightly frowned, and he was obviously a little angry.
Shen Qingye and her mother looked at each other and wanted to say something, but because this was someone else's family affair, they didn't dare to speak casually.
Song Runing took a deep breath and said in a cold voice, "Last night Jingjing was making a fuss about wanting to come here to eat the pickled fish today. I told you twice to remember to make an appointment with the boss in advance because they have a large family. What did you say at the time? You said okay, okay, and what happened? Even if Jingjing was making a fuss in the morning, you didn't remember it in such a long time from morning till now?"
Qu Peiyun looked a little flustered, and said helplessly: "I'm sorry, honey, I really didn't mean it. Jingjing didn't eat much in the morning, so I wanted to make something for her, but I was so busy that I forgot..."
The atmosphere around them was a little cold for a moment. Jingjing looked at her father, then at her mother, and quickly rushed over to hug Song Runing's thighs, looking up at her: "Mom, don't blame Dad, Jingjing doesn't want to eat anymore! Jingjing doesn't want to eat anymore, mom, don't blame Dad!"
Song Runing lowered his eyes and looked at his daughter, his face froze. Song's mother also came over to smooth things over: "Oh, it's not a big deal. Jingjing was so noisy this morning, it's normal for Xiaoqu to forget about it for a while. There are still so many shops nearby, let's just go and have a bite, and come back in the evening!"
After saying that, he turned around and looked at Shen Qingye and his group: "I'm a little sorry for you. We agreed to eat fish together, but something unexpected happened..."
Bai Xiuyu smiled and said, "It's okay. We'll be here for a few days anyway, so we can always eat there. Besides, I see there are many other restaurants around, so we can try some different flavors."
Song Runing's expression eased a little after his mother interrupted him. Looking at her daughter who was holding her nervously, and her husband who looked helpless, she smiled and said, "Mom is not angry."
She looked at Qu Peiyun again, and her tone slowed down a bit: "I'm not blaming you, it's just... we agreed to come together, but something unexpected happened at the last minute, so I'm a little unhappy..."
"I understand." Qu Peiyun gently hugged his wife's shoulders, his expression gentle and his words full of guilt: "It's my fault. Next time I will make preparations in advance and won't let you and mom worry."
Seeing the young couple reconciled, Song's mother felt relieved. After hearing what he said, she couldn't help but laugh and said, "Okay, Xiaoqu, don't spoil her. Wasn't she busy with work this morning? If she had given you a hand, Jingjing wouldn't have made such a fuss."
She glared at her daughter. "You work, work, work all day long. Now that you're out having fun, you're still thinking about your crappy job!"
Song Runing said helplessly: "It will be dealt with soon, and I will be able to accompany you well in the next few days!"
Even though she is the founder of the company, she can't just give up her work. There is so much work to do. I don’t know how many nights I stayed up before coming here. I was even in a meeting before boarding the plane. I haven’t been idle since I came here yesterday. There are still a lot of tail things to be arranged...
Only now can I relax a little.
Song's mother said, "You'd better be like this!"
She looked at Qu Peiyun again: "I am sorry for making Xiao Qu feel wronged. It's still a worry to go out and play."
Qu Peiyun smiled and said, "What's wrong with that? It's rare for the family to get together, and the most important thing is to have fun. Ru Ning is busy with work, so there's nothing we can do about it. I think he'll be better after these two days."
Song's mother sighed, "You are always considerate."
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There were no empty seats in Lao Wu’s store, so the two groups looked for another place and finally had lunch at a stir-fry restaurant.
They ordered some local specialties, which tasted not amazing but novel. After the group had eaten and drunk their fill, it was already noon.
Song's mother usually has the habit of taking a nap. She felt tired soon after eating, and even little Jingjing felt a little sleepy. After saying goodbye to them with an apologetic look, Song Runing took the child back to take a nap. Only Shen Qingye and his group were left strolling leisurely by the lake.
Although it was noon, the temperature was only about 26 or 27 degrees Celsius. In addition, there were green trees shading the lake and the breeze was gentle, which made it cool enough to help digest food after a meal.
As the group walked and talked, Bai Xiuyu thought of the Song family and couldn't help but say, "This family is quite interesting."
Although she had seen many families where the woman was the head of the household and the man was the head of the home, it was relatively rare to see a family like the Song family, where even the children took the woman's surname and the man had no temper at all.
It doesn't look like an ordinary marriage, but more like marrying into the wife's family.
Chen Linyue said: "Everyone has their own way of getting along with others. Song Runing is the only daughter in the family, and she only has one mother. If she gets married, she probably won't be able to let go. It's better for her to find a husband with a good temper, and she can feel more at ease."
Bai Xiuyu nodded: "That's true."
After all, it was someone else's family affair, and they didn't want to gossip too much behind the back. They just said a few simple words and stopped there.
The lake in the scenic area is very large. It is June, the season when lotus flowers are in full bloom. At this moment, the lake is full of broad green lotus leaves, with pink and white delicate lotus flowers as the breeze blows, and the lotus flowers sway gracefully on the vast blue lake, which is beautiful and moving. There is also the lingering fragrance of lotus, which fills the air and makes people feel relaxed and happy.
The lotus here is planted beautifully but not densely. There are ample gaps between the layers, and several passages are deliberately left out. There are small boats carrying three or two tourists, swaying gently on the lake, looking cozy and comfortable, and extremely refreshed.
Shen Qingye glanced over there. Yue Lingchuan noticed her movements and asked, "Want to go play?"
Shen Qingye paused, and before he could speak, Yue Lingchuan had already walked over quickly, said something to the boatman who stayed on the shore, and then came back and said, "A small boat plus the boatman can only carry four people at most. We can split into two boats. There are not many people in the lake now, so we can take a good look."
He looked at Ms. Bai Xiuyu and Ms. Shen Linyue and said, "The boatman also said that if we go there, everyone can pick a lotus leaf to play with. If we come a little later, in July or August, there will still be lotus pods to pick."
Bai Xiuyu showed surprise: "But I haven't seen lotus pods for many years!"
Shen Linyue also said: “There are not many people growing these in Pingjiang. I am usually busy with work. Otherwise, if I go to the countryside to have a look, maybe there are some.”
Bai Xiuyu sighed again: "It's a pity that we came at the wrong time."
She looked at the children and said excitedly, "Let me tell you, the freshly picked lotus seeds are the most tender. After you peel them, you can eat one in a bite. They are fresh and sweet!"
Gao Ruiyang smiled and said, "If you really like it that much, I will come with you again in July or August, just to eat lotus seeds!"
Bai Xiuyu waved her hands hurriedly: "Why bother? When the time comes, go around the area, maybe there's one somewhere!"
Gao Ruiyang: "It's up to you."
The group was obviously very excited and agreed to Yue Lingchuan's proposal without much thought.
In addition to the fixed boatman, the boat can also carry three additional people. Shen Linyue and Bai Xiuyu naturally got together. Gao Ruiyang didn't want to be with the elders, and wanted to follow his sister, but Yue Lingchuan suddenly turned around and looked at him: "You go with Aunt Shen and the others."
Gao Ruiyang looked confused: "Hmm?"
Yue Lingchuan said sternly: "After all, they are two female comrades. I am not too sure."
"Oh oh." Gao Ruiyang suddenly realized and ran back happily.
When Yue Lingchuan saw him get on the small wooden boat, he turned around lightly and met Shen Qingye's half-smile.
Yue Lingchuan seemed unaware and went straight to the small wooden boat. He held out his hand to her and said seriously, "The boat is a little unstable, be careful."
Shen Qingye looked at him for a long while before she chuckled softly.
Why didn't I see before that this famous Captain Yue was actually such a person who would deceive people without paying the price?
Although Shen Qingye is not very skilled in martial arts, he is usually diligent in exercising. It was just a small wooden boat. Chen Linyue and Bai Xiuyu could get on it safely, but Qingye couldn't.
Both of them knew it was just an excuse, but neither of them exposed it.
Shen Qingye naturally stretched out her hand, clasped the man's broad palm with her slender five fingers, took a step forward, and stepped onto the boat.
The warm touch was fleeting in the palm of his hand. Yue Lingchuan's expression remained unchanged, but his ears were slightly red.
Shen Qingye looked at him, a faint smile appearing in his eyes.
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