Actually, he could have gotten another key, but thinking that Zhong Yun'er might not be willing, he kept the only key in his own hand.
Li Qingqing pretended not to see the emotions in her eyes, and her voice, neither too loud nor too soft, was like a hammer hitting someone's heart.
“Two weeks ago, my parents saw that my belly was getting bigger and bigger and I was not doing my job well. They asked me for the rent. I really didn’t have the money. During the argument, they pushed me down, which caused the baby to be born prematurely.”
Those seemingly casual words stirred up memories of the past that no one wanted to recall.
She had never received any special treatment since childhood, and only with Shu Ying could she truly feel that she was a person.
If Duan Huaichuan hadn't asked, she might never have said these words in her entire life.
Li Qingqing slowly raised her head: "It just so happens that Yingying came to the capital to join the army, and my child and I had nowhere else to go, so we simply came along. It's fine now, we're far away from them here, and even if we grow old and die, we will never go back."
Duan Huaichuan was taken aback. Although he was eligible for family members to accompany him to the military, he did not intend to live with Li Qingqing for a long time.
They weren't that familiar with each other yet, and there was no emotional foundation between them. Maintaining some distance might actually help their relationship grow stronger.
But Li Qingqing's words were firm, and her attempt to persuade her to go back was thwarted.
He was a little afraid to look her in the eye: "I'm sorry, when you said you might be pregnant, I thought it would be more comfortable for you to stay at your own home. If we really did have a child, at least your parents would help out, and you wouldn't have to work so hard on your own."
Duan Huaichuan's words were eloquent, but Li Qingqing could tell at a glance that his thoughts and his words did not match.
Men's words are never reliable, let alone a man whose heart belongs to someone else.
When she came over with the child, she had already given up all hope for him.
As husband and wife, they should have been the closest of people, yet he couldn't see a single thing about the hardships and difficulties she faced at home.
He was well aware that his parents favored sons over daughters, and he could see that she was making sacrifices in that family.
But he turned a deaf ear to all of this, relying solely on his wishful thinking.
If his perception was indeed so dull, then Li Qingqing would accept it.
But he could see through everything about Zhong Yun'er.
He could immediately sense her unhappiness and instantly realize what she wanted. He could even anticipate her thoughts without Zhong Yun'er saying a word.
Li Qingqing kept a smile on her face and didn't say anything.
Everything that needed to be said has been said. Duan Huaichuan's next interest should be Zhong Yun'er.
As expected, after a few simple pleasantries, Duan Huaichuan met Li Qingqing's gaze and asked in a casual manner.
"Did you hear any news about Yun'er on your way here from Shanghai with the child?"
As she had guessed, Li Qingqing found it amusing.
She brushed a stray hair from her forehead with one hand: "It's fine."
If nothing unexpected happens, he will be able to see her soon.
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