Chapter 144 Fighting for Custody of Their Daughter
Under the streetlights, the man approached step by step.
Shen Qingshu stood still, neither dodging nor avoiding.
Four years have passed, but it feels like a lifetime has gone by.
Looking at the woman with a cold expression, Fu Siyan's eyes were filled with complex emotions.
She is still alive.
Just as he had guessed, he wasn't too surprised.
In the past two years, he has paid special attention to the cultural relics circle and has roughly guessed that Li Yu is Shen Qingshu.
But he did not specifically seek her out.
Because he firmly believed that as long as Shen Qingshu was alive and as long as they were not divorced, Shen Qingshu would come to find him one day.
He had considered all the possibilities of their reunion, but he never imagined it would be here.
In this cemetery where their children are buried.
Fu Siyan stopped, looked at Shen Qingshu, and frowned slightly. "If you wanted to come see your son, you could have just told me directly."
This untimely opening caused Shen Qingshu to frown.
Fearing they would start arguing, Qin Yancheng quickly stepped forward to mediate, "Siyan, I can explain this to you..."
Fu Siyan's gaze swept over Qin Yancheng, "So you've always known about Shen Qingshu, but you've been keeping it from me, right?"
Qin Yancheng: "..."
“Qin Yancheng, this is a matter between my husband and me,” Fu Siyan said, pushing Qin Yancheng away. “You’ve crossed the line.”
Qin Yancheng stumbled a step after being pushed, and after regaining his balance, he sighed, "I know it was wrong of me to lie to you, but please don't be impulsive. Now that we've met, talk to each other properly and don't do anything reckless!"
Fu Siyan turned a deaf ear.
He looked at Shen Qingshu, his tone icy, "You'd rather go to Qin Yancheng than me, Shen Qingshu, do you hate me that much?"
“That’s right, I hate you. I wish you were the one buried here.” Shen Qingshu said coldly. “Also, we have been separated for four years. If you are still unwilling to have a peaceful divorce, then I will file for divorce in court.”
Fu Siyan stared at her for a long while before asking, "You've been insisting on a divorce because of me and Zhou Yuchu?"
Shen Qingshu frowned, but before she could speak, Fu Siyan continued, "Zhou Yuchu and I are not in the kind of relationship you think. All those relationships I had with her were just an act, to help her cover up..."
"I no longer care what your relationship with her is."
Shen Qingshu interrupted Fu Siyan, “Zhou Yu indirectly caused the death of my mother and then personally killed my son. She is my enemy. And you, you have always protected her. For her sake, you have even betrayed me time and time again! Fu Siyan, you and she are no different in my eyes. You are both my enemies.”
"I will give you an explanation regarding Zhou Yuchu's matter..."
"How do you plan to explain this?" Shen Qingshu interrupted him again, her cold gaze carrying a hint of mockery. "What if I said I wanted Zhou Yuchu to be utterly disgraced, that I wanted her to pay the price for what she had done, that I wanted her to face legal punishment and go to jail?"
“Well,” Fu Siyan lowered his eyes, avoiding her gaze, and said in a low voice, “I can’t agree to that.”
"Heh." Shen Qingshu scoffed coldly.
She had no hope for Fu Siyan at all; she said this on purpose to show her attitude.
"Fu Siyan, you've never been able to give me what I want. What right do you have to try to bind me with marriage? I'm going to get a divorce."
After Shen Qingshu finished speaking, she walked directly past Fu Siyan down the mountain.
Fu Siyan's eyelashes fluttered, and he turned around to reach out and grab her—
"Don't touch me!"
Shen Qingshu roared and slapped Fu Siyan across the face.
Fu Siyan released his hand.
He stared at Shen Qingshu, his eyes dark and unfathomable. "I've seen my daughter."
Shen Qingshu was taken aback.
Fu Siyan smiled and said, "Jiangcheng Ancient Town, Yuexing Kindergarten. She's very cute and her drawing is excellent."
"Fu Siyan!" Shen Qingshu gritted her teeth and glared at him. "She is my daughter alone. She has nothing to do with you!"
“If you insist on getting a divorce,” Fu Siyan stared intently at Shen Qingshu, his voice cold, “then I will definitely fight you for custody of our daughter.”
Snap—
Shen Qingshu slapped Fu Siyan hard again, "Fu Siyan, four years have passed, and you're still just as shameless!"
Fu Siyan's face was slapped to the side.
He smiled and said, "I mean what I say."
Shen Qingshu was quite angry and turned to stride down the mountain.
Qin Yancheng walked over, furious, and said, "Why did you provoke her like that! If you don't want a divorce, at least act like a normal person! Fighting for your daughter? Do you think you can just take her away now? You're... hopeless!"
Fu Siyan pursed his lips and remained silent.
Qin Yancheng sighed, "Never mind, I'll see her off."
Shen Qingshu had walked a short distance when Qin Yancheng caught up with her in his car.
The passenger window rolled down, and Qin Yancheng called out to her, "It's hard to get a taxi here, get in."
It was completely dark by then, and Shen Qingshu didn't hesitate. She opened the passenger door and got in.
The car door closed, and she fastened her seatbelt. "Take me to the airport."
"good."
The car drove down the mountain.
Inside the car, Shen Qingshu asked, "How is Xingxing now?"
"It might be due to hormonal changes after giving birth; her emotions have been a bit unstable lately."
Shen Qingshu frowned. "Did you take her to see a psychologist?"
"I've seen it, and all I can do is try my best to be there for her. My parents-in-law are here too, so don't worry, with her personality, she'll recover quickly."
Hearing this, Shen Qingshu finally felt relieved.
Qiao Xingjia and Qin Yancheng got their marriage certificate at the end of last year. At that time, Qin Yancheng gave her the marriage certificate.
For the past four years, Qin Yancheng had been afraid that Fu Siyan would suspect him, so he had not contacted Shen Qingshu. The only two times he contacted her were when he and Qiao Xingjia got their marriage certificate and when Qiao Xingjia gave birth last month. He sent Shen Qingshu a message saying that both mother and child were safe.
Shen Qingshu secretly sent some children's clothes to Qin Yancheng at that time.
Qin Yancheng glanced at her and said, "When you return to Beicheng next time, I'll find an opportunity to bring them, mother and son, to meet you."
Shen Qingshu nodded, "Okay."
Upon arriving at the airport, Shen Qingshu got out of the car and said goodbye to Qin Yancheng.
Qin Yancheng watched her enter the airport before driving away.
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Shen Qingshu booked the next available flight.
It was already nine o'clock when we took off.
It takes six hours to travel from Beicheng to Jiangcheng.
We arrived in Jiangcheng at around 5 a.m.
Shen Qingshu took a taxi home from the airport, and it was already 6:30 in the morning.
As she pulled her suitcase into the house, she bumped into Wen Jingxi, who had just come downstairs.
Wen Jingxi was about to go for a morning run when he saw Shen Qingshu, which surprised him.
"Why are you back so early? I thought you wouldn't arrive until noon!"
"The flight was changed at the last minute." Shen Qingshu didn't mention her return to Beicheng. "What about Xiao Anning?"
“She slept with her teacher’s wife last night. Today is Saturday, so let her sleep in a little longer.”
"Hmm." Shen Qingshu yawned. "Then I'll go back to my room, take a shower, and catch up on some sleep."
"Okay, I'll go for a morning run and buy you breakfast on my way back."
"good."
—
Although Zhou Yuchu and Feng Yuncheng's wedding ended hastily, they had already registered their marriage before the wedding.
Therefore, she is now the rightful Mrs. Feng.
The day after the wedding, Zhou Yuchu proposed to return to China.
Feng Yuncheng readily agreed, "Sure, I was just thinking of taking Xiao Nian'an back to my hometown in China to visit."
Zhou Yu frowned. "Home in China?"
Feng Yuncheng smiled faintly, "My great-grandfather was from Jiangcheng."
Zhou Yu didn't think much of it and simply asked, "Should I go back with you?"
"Aren't you going back to China to participate in a variety show recording?"
Zhou Yu nodded. "Yes, the contract has already been signed."
"Then I can take Xiao Nian'an back by myself."
Zhou Yuchu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "Okay, once I'm done with my work, I'll head over to Jiangcheng to meet up with you!"
Feng Yuncheng smiled faintly, "Okay."
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Xiao Anning slept until eight o'clock before waking up.
When she woke up, she found herself alone in bed. She rubbed her eyes, climbed out of bed, put on her slippers, and went to open the door.
She came out of her room and walked towards Shen Qingshu's room wearing cartoon pajamas.
She intended to find some clothes to change into herself, but as soon as she opened the door, she saw Shen Qingshu fast asleep on the bed. Xiao Anning's eyes lit up, "Mom!"
Shen Qingshu was startled awake by her daughter's clear, loud voice, which scared away her drowsiness.
Xiao Anning ran over, kicked off her slippers, climbed onto the bed, and snuggled into Chen Qingshu's arms.
Shen Qingshu reached out and hugged the small, soft girl into her arms. "Baby, did you just wake up?"
"Yes!" Little Anning sniffed in Shen Qingshu's arms, "Mommy smells so good~"
"Mom just got back and took a shower." Shen Qingshu gently pinched her round little earlobe with her fingertips. "It's your birthday today, do you have any wishes?"
"I want to go play at that newly opened children's playground!"
"Should I have your godfather take you?"
"Isn't Mommy going?" Little Anning raised her chin, her bright eyes staring at Shen Qingshu.
“Mom just got back from her business trip.” Shen Qingshu squinted, still feeling a bit lazy after two days of flying. “I’m a little tired and want to rest a bit more.”
"Alright then, I'll have my godfather come with me!" Xiao Anning sat up from Shen Qingshu's arms and pulled the blanket up for her. "Mom, you should get some rest!"
Shen Qingshu patted her head. "Okay."
Xiao Anning got out of bed, put on her slippers, went into the bathroom, brushed her teeth and washed her face before coming out.
"Mom, I've squeezed out the toothpaste for you. Remember to brush your teeth when you wake up!"
Shen Qingshu smiled and said, "Okay."
Xiao Anning walked to the wardrobe, opened it, and found a velvet-colored princess dress. "Mommy, can I wear this?"
Shen Qingshu opened her eyes. "Yes, our little Anning looks good in anything."
Little Anning happily changed into her princess dress.
After changing, she spun around in place and said, "Mommy, don't I look like a little princess?"
“Our little Anning is a princess.” Shen Qingshu lay on her side on the bed, looking at her daughter’s happy and lively appearance with very gentle eyes.
"My godfather bought this for me. He buys so much!" Xiao Anning counted the princess dresses in her closet. "Look, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple ones. I can't wear them all!"
"Your godfather loves you too much," Shen Qingshu said helplessly.
“But Godfather doesn’t earn money easily!” Xiao Anning closed the wardrobe door. “I’m going downstairs to talk to Godfather again and tell him not to buy so many dresses next time.”
Shen Qingshu was deeply moved and was about to praise her for being sensible when she heard her say—
"I have to teach my godfather to save his money to buy my paintings! It's all money anyway, and Aunt Ahua always said, 'Don't let the good stuff go to outsiders!'"
Shen Qingshu: "..."
It feels like my daughter has become much more cunning since I came back from that business trip.
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