Chapter 333 I've let go, so should you?
He lowered his voice, his tone becoming more serious, "Mom, these things are in the past, please don't mention them in front of Xingxing anymore."
"How could I dare to mention it? She'll start arguing with me as soon as I bring it up!"
Mrs. Qiao sniffed, her tone full of dissatisfaction, "In the end, I'm the bad guy, but I only have one daughter. How could I possibly harm her? That year, when Xingxing was lying in the ICU, her life hanging in the balance, I consulted a fortune teller. The fortune teller said that Shen Qingshu's birth chart was too strong, that she was an unlucky person, and that Xingxing was implicated because of her. I'm not blaming Shen Qingshu, I'm afraid of her, you know? Yancheng, you know, not many people close to Shen Qingshu have a good life. Didn't her ex-husband also suddenly die in an accident last year...?"
"Mom!" Qin Yancheng interrupted Qiao's mother, unable to bear it any longer. "Fu Siyan is still alive and well. All those things were just misunderstandings. But no matter what, you shouldn't say such things as an elder. If Xingxing hears this, she'll argue with you again."
Qiao's mother choked.
She seemed surprised that Qin Yancheng would speak to her like that.
She felt wronged and wanted to defend herself, but Qin Yancheng spoke first.
"Mom, Xingxing and Xiaoxingchen are still waiting for me. You should get some rest. I'll hang up now."
After saying that, Qin Yancheng hung up the phone.
He sighed heavily and scratched the back of his head in frustration.
Qiao's mother always harbored resentment towards Shen Qingshu.
Qin Yancheng certainly wouldn't dare say these things in front of Shen Qingshu.
But even though he didn't say it, Shen Qingshu could tell from his expression.
But she didn't ask anything.
She knew that now that Qiao Xingjia had regained her memory, it was impossible for her to cut off all contact with her.
Judging from the current situation, a large part of the problem between Qin Yancheng and Qiao Xingjia lies with Qiao's mother.
The incident four years ago left a deep psychological scar on Qiao's mother, and now she is even more controlling of Qiao Xingjia than before.
Qiao's mother controlled Qiao Xingjia's life in the name of love, and Qiao Xingjia's personality was such that she was easily swayed by gentle persuasion but not by force, which inevitably led to her developing a rebellious mentality.
Qin Yancheng was caught in the middle between Qiao Xingjia and Qiao's mother, and was in a dilemma.
She shouldn't put any more psychological pressure on Qin Yancheng.
So, pretending not to notice anything, she simply said, "Dr. Qin, Xingxing and I talked about photography last night. She really loves photography, and she'd love to have your support."
Qin Yancheng raised his hand and wiped his face. Now, he almost gets agitated at the mere mention of the word 'photography'.
“I also support her in doing what she likes, but she only wants to go abroad, which means that my husband and I will have to live apart.”
Shen Qingshu guessed that Qin Yancheng was bothered by the idea of going abroad.
"Actually, stars don't necessarily have to go abroad."
Qin Yancheng looked up at Shen Qingshu, "What did she say?"
“I also think it’s not good for the couple to live apart, so I suggested that she retake her photography major at Peking University, and then I would arrange for a professional photography teacher to mentor her.”
Qin Yancheng's eyes lit up immediately. "She agreed?"
Shen Qingshu smiled faintly, "She agreed."
Qin Yancheng suddenly stood up, "As long as she doesn't go abroad, I'll support whatever she studies!"
“Sometimes Xingxing gets angry and says whatever comes to mind, which is indeed not good. But you've been married for so many years, you should understand her temper. Saying to her at night that she doesn't love you is actually quite hurtful.”
Shen Qingshu looked at Qin Yancheng with a serious expression, "Also, she may not be perfect as a mother, but you shouldn't question her love for Xiaoxingchen. She had a fight with you after drinking, and before she had even wiped away her own tears, didn't she immediately comfort the child?"
Qin Yancheng was stunned.
“Dr. Qin, you are Xingxing’s husband, the person she is going to spend her life with. You are equals. At any time, you should consider her feelings first. Control in the name of love is not love, it is restraint or emotional blackmail. I can’t say much about Aunt Qiao, but you are Xingxing’s husband. If you can’t stand by her side, this family will only make her feel oppressed.”
Qin Yancheng understood.
In fact, he knew that Qiao's mother was indeed too controlling of Qiao Xingjia.
"I'll find a way to persuade my mother-in-law." Qin Yancheng looked at Shen Qingshu earnestly. "Thank you. I acted impulsively tonight. She's been bringing up going abroad a lot lately, which made me feel like she didn't care about me and my son..."
"The most important thing between husband and wife is communication." Shen Qingshu looked at Qin Yancheng. "Xingxing is not a hard-hearted person. If you talk to her nicely, she will understand."
Qin Yancheng nodded, turned around and went upstairs to find Qiao Xingjia.
The living room fell silent.
Fu Siyan looked at Shen Qingshu.
Shen Qingshu felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze, turned her head to meet his eyes, and asked, "What do you want to say?"
Fu Siyan's Adam's apple bobbed slightly. "I just overheard what you said to Qin Yancheng, and I suddenly realized that our situation might have come to this point partly because of a lack of communication."
Shen Qingshu paused for a moment, then nodded, "That is indeed one of the reasons."
“Then…” Fu Siyan looked at Shen Qingshu, “If I had told you everything from the beginning, would you still have divorced me?”
Shen Qingshu looked at him, then suddenly smiled, "I don't know."
Fu Siyan frowned slightly.
"Fu Siyan, nine years of marriage is a long time, so long that when I think back on it now, it's like a long silent play."
Shen Qingshu looked into his eyes, her pale lips curving slightly upwards. "At this point, making assumptions will only add to the trouble."
She stood up, looked away, and said softly, like a night breeze gently drifting into the man's heart: "I've let go, so you should too."
…
The second bedroom on the second floor.
Qin Yancheng gently pushed open the door.
A small nightlight was on in the room.
Little Star was fast asleep on the big bed.
Qin Yancheng walked in and glanced around the room.
I did not see Qiao Xingjia.
He was taken aback, thinking that Qiao Xingjia was not there.
But soon, he realized something was wrong.
There was a noise coming from the bathroom.
It was the sound of a woman suppressing her sobs.
Qin Yancheng's heart felt as if it had been grasped by a giant hand.
He hurried to the bathroom, grabbed the doorknob to open it, but the bathroom door was locked from the inside.
Qin Yancheng pressed himself against the door and spoke in a low voice, "Xingxing, can you open the door?"
The crying inside stopped abruptly.
But Qiao Xingjia ignored him.
Qin Yancheng coaxed softly, "It was my fault, I was a bastard, open the door, I'll kneel on the washboard for you, okay?"
No one responded.
Qin Yancheng was anxious. Qiao Xingjia had lost her temper before, but she had never locked herself up and cried alone like this.
It seems that what he said tonight really hurt Qiao Xingjia.
"Xingxing, I said something wrong tonight. Can you open the door? Come out and hit me. Don't hide and cry by yourself. I'll worry about you."
Qiao Xingjia still ignored him.
Qin Yancheng had no choice but to turn around and walk out of the room.
Just as Shen Qingshu and Fu Siyan were about to go to the backyard, they saw Qin Yancheng come down again.
"What's wrong?"
"Xingxing locked herself in the bathroom."
Shen Qingshu: "..."
Do you have a washboard at home?
"..." Shen Qingshu was silent for a moment, then pointed to the laundry room, "Go and look for it."
"good."
Qin Yancheng found the washboard in the laundry room, then got the bathroom key from Shen Qingshu, and went upstairs without looking back.
Fu Siyan touched his nose. "So that's how it can be done."
Shen Qingshu glanced at him.
Fu Siyan also looked at her.
The two locked eyes, and the air suddenly fell silent.
A few seconds later, Shen Qingshu was the first to look away and turn to walk outside.
Fu Siyan looked at her slender back and sighed silently.
...
The backyard is very lively.
Han Mingyu, Chi Guoer, Lu Xiaohan, and the others were all playing with the child.
The twins, Xiao Anning and Xiao Nian'an, are so good-looking, smart and cute. Xiao Anning, in particular, has a sweet little voice and is very articulate. She also provides excellent emotional support, making the adults very happy.
Lu Xiaohan and Chi Guo'er took out their phones and snapped photos of Xiao Anning and Xiao Nian'an from all angles—kneeling, lying down, horizontally, vertically—taking pictures from every angle.
Jiang Ruomi's movements were restricted due to her large belly, so she sat aside and interacted with the baby. As for the photos, she would ask Lu Xiaohan and Chi Guoer for them later.
Han Mingyu is not usually interested in children, but this was Shen Qingshu's child, and she was indeed very cute and adorable, so he couldn't resist taking out his phone and snapping a few pictures.
As Han Mingyu put his phone in his pocket and stood up in the darkness, he happened to see Shen Qingshu and Fu Siyan walking out.
He stepped forward. "Is the child alright?"
"The child's mother has taken him to bed," Shen Qingshu said gently. "Mr. Han, I apologize for neglecting you tonight."
"Are you just being polite with me again?" Han Mingyu laughed. "Your courtyard is very well designed, with beautiful scenery and clear water. It's perfect for relaxing gatherings and meals."
As Han Mingyu spoke, he glanced at Fu Siyan, then his gaze fell on Shen Qingshu's face. "President Shen, if there are any more gatherings like this in the future, please be sure to let me know!"
Shen Qingshu would not spoil the pleasantries that her friend had previously exchanged.
She smiled slightly and said, "Okay, if there are any more gatherings in the future, I will definitely invite President Han."
...
The dinner party ended close to midnight.
Shen Qingshu personally escorted Han Mingyu to the gate.
Han Mingyu had a few drinks tonight, and his assistant came to pick him up in his car.
Under the streetlights, the sleeves of a black shirt were unbuttoned, revealing a long, perfectly slender neck.
His suit jacket was draped over one arm, and his other hand rested on the open car door.
The man had thick eyebrows, and the slightly upturned curve revealed his innate optimism and enthusiasm. Because he had been drinking, his eyes, which were always smiling, now had a touch of languor.
He looked at Shen Qingshu, his eyes deep, "I just heard a voice."
The abrupt question startled Shen Qingshu, who frowned slightly. "What?"
“There’s a voice inside me that keeps urging me to ask you.”
Shen Qingshu pursed her lips, looking at Han Mingyu, already anticipating what this man was about to say.
"Shen Qingshu, please consider me." Han Mingyu's voice was deep. This wasn't the first time he had proposed to Shen Qingshu, but this time, his expression was especially serious.
"I really like you. Before, I thought there was plenty of time, so even when you rejected me, I remained confident and felt that we were both still young and could get to know each other better. I thought you could slowly get to know me, but now..."
Han Mingyu stopped, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly, his tone becoming increasingly deep and serious: "Chen Qingshu, give me a legitimate chance to take care of you, okay?"
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