Lu Qiuying got up and walked to the balcony, watching Xiao Jin drive away, her face expressionless.
She had promised Old Master Xiao that she wouldn't interfere in the Xiao family's affairs.
But Xiao Jin's older brother wants her dead, so this matter won't just end like this.
The two tacitly agreed not to discuss the matter.
She certainly believed that Xiao Jin could solve it, and even if he couldn't, she had her own methods.
Lu Qiuying went back inside to pack her things and glanced at the time.
When she came downstairs, Lu Yunshen's car was already parked on the side of the road.
"Really not going to tell him?" Lu Yun Shen glanced at the rearview mirror; his sister was always sensible.
Xiao Jin's elder brother was involved in the entire port accident, but now he's being sidelined, which must be due to some manipulation by Old Master Xiao before his death.
Lu Qiuying looked exhausted. "He probably guessed it."
How perceptive is Xiao Jin? His silence is tacit approval.
It's best for the two of them to separate for a while and each focus on their own things.
Lu Qiuying asked Minister Hai for a week's leave to go back to the village and rest for a while.
She was lost in thought, but she planned to put all of that out of her mind when she reached the village entrance.
Throughout the journey, Lu Yunshen didn't ask any questions and only focused on driving.
The village children chased and played on the path, their silvery laughter echoing around them.
As Lu Qiuying walked down the path, all her gloomy mood dissipated.
At this moment, lanterns are hanging all over the trees in the Lin family courtyard, creating an early Mid-Autumn Festival atmosphere.
A light is lit on the second-floor terrace, illuminating the entire courtyard.
The seashell wind chimes tinkle and jingle, as if whispering secrets to the wind.
The air is filled with the sweet aroma of seafood and the refreshing scent of lemons, making one's mouth water.
Lu Qiuying walked into the courtyard and went straight to the small table where the barbecue was being cooked.
"Sister Qiuying, timing is everything! The lemonade is freshly made..." The chubby girl's eyes lit up the moment she saw her.
The little dumpling was wearing a glowing bracelet and was showing it off to her.
Lemon and Bean were also wearing bracelets, and the scent of lavender could be faintly smelled.
As soon as Lu Qiuying sat down, Mengmeng snuggled into her arms, saying, "I'm in for a treat tonight."
Red lanterns were everywhere, and several elderly people sat under the grape trellis, chatting and fanning themselves.
Lu Qiuying felt a moment of disorientation, as if she had returned to the time when they first met, only with a few more children.
After Lu Yun Shen returned, he went upstairs and didn't come down.
“These mussels are so fresh…” Lu Qiuying lowered her eyes, concealing the emotions in them.
Lin Ziyan glanced at her but didn't ask any further questions.
Lu Yunshen had told her some things about the Xiao family, but Lu Qiuying was currently obsessing over it.
The chubby girl noticed that she was in a low mood, so before starting to gossip, she went into the main room and took out some melon seeds.
"Sister Qiuying, these are all things I picked up at the beach today..."
Lu Qiuying listened quietly, but couldn't help but laugh out loud when the conversation turned to Jiaojiao's deskmate.
Lin Ziyan raised an eyebrow and exchanged a glance with the chubby girl.
The fact that you can still laugh means you didn't really take it to heart.
The Xiao family's situation is unsolvable, as it's not something Xiao Jin can choose.
Lu Qiuying is pregnant now. If she feels uncomfortable, she can go back to the village. It's not a big deal.
Xiao Jin didn't notice her unusual behavior, which is his own fault.
"Why are you looking at me like that? I'm really fine." Lu Qiuying was eating seafood barbecue when she suddenly felt very hungry.
She had eaten dinner before she came back, and it was digested in an hour.
Lin Ziyan: "It's good that you're alright. I'll stay home with the kids tomorrow; they're going to play in the sand at the beach."
Lu Qiuying, "..."
So she came back to take care of the child?
…
Several elderly people have been busy visiting various temples to worship recently and have no time to take care of the children.
Lin Ziyan and Lu Yunshen had already hired a caregiver, just in case the elderly woman got tired.
Now that it's summer vacation, Xiaoxiao and Jiaojiao are both at home, and it's noisy all day long.
The village children were visiting each other's homes, and Jiaojiao and Xiaoxiao couldn't stay at home, so they joined in the fun.
Lin Ziyan tries to bring her work home as much as possible, and as a result, Fatty also works almost entirely from home.
The little dumpling plays in the Lin family's yard every day and doesn't need to cling to the chubby girl's leg all the time. It seems that as long as she knows her mother is home, she can play in peace.
Lu Qiuying completely relaxed and spent almost every day setting up tents with them on the beach, resting on chairs, and facing the sea.
They said she was in charge of taking care of the children, but actually it was the nanny who helped keep an eye on them.
"Which temple did my grandma and the others go to today? They've been going for five or six days in a row. Aren't they tired?" Lu Qiuying had rested enough and her face was rosy.
Lin Ziyan laid out some delicious food, wiped her hands clean, and then sat down to rest. "There are a dozen or twenty temples in Fushi, and more than ten of them are in our vicinity."
"You think they really went to worship at the temple? Actually, they went to the mountains to escape the summer heat."
Every day when they come to the park near the sea, they choose to play under the shade of the trees for a while, and then grab a few children to eat on the lawn.
It's the height of summer now; you can break out in a sweat after just a few steps.
The child is very active and often sweats profusely.
Lu Qiuying nodded, eating fruit as she watched the chubby girl and the child play the game of "eagle catching chicks".
With the Xiao family's affairs finally settled, she felt relieved.
Xiao Jin called several times, but the two avoided the topic, only exchanging a few words before hanging up.
"Isn't Hairun planning to expand its stores this year?" Lu Qiuying asked, her eyes flashing as she put aside her thoughts.
Lin Ziyan shook her head. During this period, Hairun should keep a low profile and not make any noise.
S Group will achieve a technological breakthrough, almost monopolizing the entire home appliance market.
N Group was the most affected; their home appliance category was caught off guard and they had to withdraw from the Chinese market.
In the end, all that N Group left in China were cameras.
The business world is like a battlefield. It may seem calm recently, but undercurrents are surging.
For example, this calm sea surface is not peaceful at the moment, even though the high seas are not.
An intrusion alarm suddenly sounded, and all nearby coast guard vessels were dispatched.
Lu Qiuying suddenly stood up and looked at the sea.
Lin Ziyan was not surprised; her eyes remained calm as she watched the ships converge in one direction.
The destroyers have been deployed, and the port should be closed by now.
A super-large aircraft carrier from Country S entered the waters off Fukushi City and repeatedly warned approaching destroyers.
After entering the waters for about ten minutes, it retreated back to international waters and continued to swagger around the waters off Fuzhou.
Lu Yunshen and Yang Yanzhou boarded a sea police ship and arrived near the high seas, using binoculars to observe the enormous creature on the high seas.
"What are they trying to do?" Yang Yanzhou asked suspiciously, his expression grave.
Why is Country S trying to come to the waters off Fuzhou at such a sensitive time?
Country Y and Country A, which are near China, are constantly clashing, and it looks like they are about to go to war.
Now that Country S has gotten involved, is it trying to add fuel to the fire?
“We must not move unless they open fire, otherwise…” Lu Yunshen said calmly.
At this point, it's a test of who can remain calm and collected.
They wanted to test the country's naval strength; a real war was impossible.
Regardless of whether they fight or not, we cannot afford to be complacent and still need to prepare for war.
Logically speaking, Lu Yunshen shouldn't have needed to come to such a scene, but he and Yang Yanzhou happened to be on a returning ocean liner and came over as soon as they received the call.
"We're holding our breath, we have to suffocate." Yang Yanzhou said coldly.
The destroyers patrolled back and forth in this area, but dared not approach.
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