"With your dog-like temper, do you think I'd believe what you say?"
Qin Boyan's tone was indifferent. Upon hearing this, Qin Yaxin puffed out her cheeks: "Then what would it take for you to believe me?"
"Actions speak louder than words."
Hearing Qin Boyan say this, Qin Yaxin was taken aback for a moment, then understood. She blinked and said, "Second Brother wants to see how I perform tomorrow?"
"That's right."
Qin Boyan gave an affirmative answer, and then said, "If my sister-in-law comes back tomorrow and there is nothing unusual, then I will believe that you did not do anything wrong."
"Second Brother, you make it sound like I enjoy causing trouble!"
She's just a little temperamental, is that so annoying?
Otherwise, why would her second brother describe her as someone who likes to cause trouble? Qin Ya was quite annoyed!
Did I say something wrong?
Qin Boyan snorted coldly and said, "Do you know what it means to be blinded by one's own involvement? Think about it carefully, you are one of them right now."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yaxin remained silent: "..." Was she blinded by her own involvement? Was that really the case?
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"You'll have to work hard again tomorrow."
After dinner, Song Lan finished administering acupuncture to Qin Yanzheng's injured leg when she heard him suddenly say something like that.
"You mean going to the forest farm to visit Dad?"
After disinfecting each used gold needle and putting them back in the needle case, Song Lan looked up and met Qin Yanzheng's gaze. He nodded, and she couldn't help but smile and say, "Then have you forgotten that I can also visit my parents in the village while I'm at it?"
"It is only right that you visit your parents-in-law."
There's an old saying that a married daughter is like water spilled from a cup, but isn't that just feudal thinking? He wouldn't forbid his wife from visiting her birth parents and showing filial piety to them.
"Qin Yanzheng, I understand what you mean. You think it's my duty to visit my parents, but visiting my father-in-law at the forest farm is not my obligation, right?"
Song Lan smiled, her eyes clear and calm. She looked straight at Qin Yanzheng, as if she could see into his heart.
"As the eldest son in the family, it is my duty to visit my father, to inquire about his life at the forest farm, and to check on his health."
Qin Yanzheng didn't reply. He expressed his thoughts, which, when heard by Song Lan, was undoubtedly an indirect admission of what she had just said.
Unable to describe her feelings, Song Lan said, "It seems you don't consider me your wife, or a member of this family."
"No, that's not what you meant!"
Qin Yanzheng noticed that Song Lan's emotions were off, and quickly denied it.
"So what do you mean?"
Song Lan's expression was calm and unreadable. She said, "If you really considered me one of your own, as a member of the family, you wouldn't have said those kinds of things to me."
I have no obligation to visit Dad? I am Dad's eldest daughter-in-law. Even disregarding your current situation, it is something a junior should do to visit him at the forest farm, not some kind of 'obligation'.
Besides, you're currently unable to move around easily, so as your wife, I should take on your responsibility and visit him every now and then, so he knows that our whole family cares about him. That way, Dad will have something to look forward to while he's at the forest farm.
Otherwise, with manual labor all day and such a hard life, it's hard to guarantee Dad won't be able to keep going!
Qin Yanzheng felt utterly wronged at that moment!
To be honest, he really didn't treat Song Lan as one of his own, nor did he not consider her a part of the family. He just felt that she was working hard and had a heavy burden on her shoulders, and he felt sorry for her from the bottom of his heart!
However, Qin Yanzheng knew that any further explanation he gave might be perceived as sophistry by Song Lan.
Therefore, all he could do was admit his "mistakes".
"You're right, it's my fault, I made a mistake."
Qin Yanzheng's attitude was sincere.
"You really know you were wrong?"
Song Lan asked.
Qin Yanzheng nodded and said "Mm".
"Then tell me where you went wrong."
As Song Lan finished speaking, Qin Yanzheng said, "I shouldn't have said things you didn't like to hear just because I didn't want you to suffer."
"..."
What does this mean?
Song Lan was stunned. After a while, she came to her senses and felt her cheeks burning.
It's because I feel sorry for her!
He felt sorry for her, which is why he said things like, "You'll have to work hard again tomorrow," and "I'm the eldest son in the family..." which made her overthink things.
Realizing she had misunderstood Qin Yanzheng, Song Lan couldn't help but feel awkward. She looked away from him, coughed twice, and then looked back at the man. "I'm sorry, I misunderstood!"
"You did nothing wrong."
Qin Yanzheng shook his head, a gentle light appearing in his dark eyes. "It was my fault for not explaining myself clearly." How could his wife be wrong? Even if she was wrong, it was because she misspoke!
Yes, that's it!
Song Lan: ?
I don't quite understand what men mean, little do they know, this guy is just spoiling his wife!
Before Song Lan could speak, Qin Yanzheng remained silent as well.
Time passed slowly, and the room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. At the same time, the surrounding air seemed to undergo a chemical reaction, exuding an indescribable ambiguous atmosphere.
Qin Yanzheng gazed at Song Lan, his eyes filled with an unconscious tenderness. Being stared at so intently by him made Song Lan feel her face growing hotter and hotter.
"Have you...have you written a letter to Dad?"
Unable to withstand the man's intense gaze any longer, Song Lan made conversation, her eyes slightly unfocused, and asked him a question.
"It's on the desk."
Qin Yanzheng responded.
"Then I'll take it and keep it safe now. Is there anything else you want me to tell Dad?" Song Lan walked to the desk, picked up the kraft paper envelope on the table, and then turned to look at Qin Yanzheng. She heard him say, "Tell Dad to take good care of himself!"
"knew."
Reaching the doorway, Song Lan turned back and said, "Go to sleep early."
"Um."
Qin Yanzheng nodded slightly.
After Song Lan's figure disappeared outside the door, he smiled, his dark eyes filled with joy.
What's wrong with me? Why do my cheeks feel hot and I feel embarrassed just because Qin Yanzheng is staring at me?
Back in her room, Song Lan gently patted her face, hoping the heat would dissipate quickly.
[What's there to be embarrassed about? Qin Yanzheng and I are husband and wife. It's not a big deal for him to be looking at me. I don't need to feel embarrassed. Calm down, yes, I need to be calm and composed. I can't let his gaze affect me anymore and let my emotions fluctuate... Otherwise, what if I embarrass myself in front of Qin Yanzheng?]
"Comrade Qin seems very pleased!"
Wu Dong walked in from outside, carrying a washbasin. He saw Qin Yanzheng's eyes were full of smiles, and even the corners of his mouth were curved into a clear arc. He couldn't help but feel curious.
You've misjudged.
Clearing his throat, Qin Yanzheng tried to appear serious, but he couldn't suppress the smile on his lips.
“My eyesight is excellent, and Comrade Qin, the corner of your mouth…”
Before Wu Dong could finish speaking, Qin Yanzheng suddenly pursed his lips, leaving Wu Dong stunned.
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