When Gu Ping'an heard what Xu Jinshu said, the smile on his face froze instantly, a hint of disbelief flashed in his eyes, and his heart felt like a bucket of cold water was poured on it, turning cold.
She originally thought that she had relied on her many years of friendship with Fu Hanzhou, and that she was also loved by Xu Jinshu.
I thought Xu Jinshu would always stand on my side, but now his words are obviously defending Qin Ying.
She secretly clenched her fists, a hint of unwillingness flashing in her eyes.
Why?
She and Fu Hanzhou have known each other for so long, how could she let Qin Ying, a latecomer, gain the upper hand so easily?
She bit her lip, pretending to be calm, and still maintained a smile on her face.
The rain was getting heavier, and Xu Jinshu continued:
"It's raining so hard, I'm afraid we won't be able to watch the movie tonight. Ping An, it's not safe for you to go back alone in such heavy rain, why don't you just stay at home. Han Zhou, go clean up a room."
After a pause, she looked at Qin Ying again:
"Yingying, go and lend a hand too."
Qin Ying had just stood up when suddenly a flash of lightning flashed across the sky, followed by a loud thunder, and a piece of the window glass was shattered.
She was startled by the sudden sound and subconsciously dodged to the side.
Fu Hanzhou was quick to pull her aside and asked with concern:
"Are you okay?"
Qin Ying shook her head in a panic:
"fine."
Fu Hanzhou looked her over and let go of her hand only after making sure that everything was fine.
When Xu Jinshu saw this scene, a relieved smile appeared on his face.
The remaining few people had looks of jealousy and resentment in their eyes.
In front of everyone, Qin Ying felt a little embarrassed by his concern for her. She hurried to arrange a room for Gu Ping'an.
Fu Hanzhou was a little surprised by Qin Ying's reaction. In just a moment, understanding flashed in his eyes, the corners of his lips curled up slightly, and he followed her into the room.
Inside the room, Qin Ying said nothing, took out the sheets and began to make the bed.
The atmosphere at the moment made her feel a little awkward.
Xu Jinshu deliberately created opportunities for her and Fu Hanzhou, and Fu Hanzhou's nervousness towards her just now made her feel a little uncomfortable.
She came from a book and kept reminding herself to face everything soberly.
She felt a little uncomfortable being suddenly accepted by them.
Qin Ying didn't dare to look at Fu Hanzhou. She lowered her head and busied herself with making the bed. She only heard him say:
"The rain came suddenly. Thank you for your help."
Qin Ying's hands did not stop. She pursed her lips, thinking of the bad peach blossoms at the dinner table just now, and her voice was a little lukewarm:
"It doesn't matter. There's nothing else to do anyway."
Fu Hanzhou saw that she was very nimble and had finished cleaning up in a short while, but she hadn't spoken to him the whole time. His eyes flashed and he said:
"How's your review going? I see you often stay up late studying. You should also try to balance work and rest."
Qin Ying bit her lip and lowered her eyebrows:
"Hmm...it's okay."
"If you need me, just ask!"
Fu Hanzhou couldn't help, so he stood aside, looking at her silently. His gaze was very oppressive, tightly surrounding her.
Seeing that she was silent again, he thought for a moment, took out some money and some tickets from his pocket, and stuffed them into Qin Ying's hands:
"I don't know what you need on a daily basis. Take the money and go buy it yourself. If you need my help, let me know. I also have study materials. I only give you part of them. You can buy what you need later!"
This was a bit sudden, and Qin Ying subconsciously wanted to refuse. She held the money stiffly and refused:
"...No, I don't need anything right now. I have enough study materials, and I found some elsewhere. There's too much to read!"
She handed the money back and said calmly:
"I have a job now and I have a salary, so you don't have to worry."
Fu Hanzhou looked at the money Qin Ying handed back, and a feeling of irritation surged in his heart. The lines on his face were a little tense, and a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes.
He didn't pick it up, but stared at her with deep eyes:
"Qin Ying, there's no need to be so formal with me. We are husband and wife, and it's only natural for me to give you money."
Qin Ying felt more and more uncomfortable under his gaze. She couldn't think of any other words to refuse him, so she muttered:
"Actually, I don't need to..."
She kept her eyes downcast, not daring to look him in the eye.
Sensing her resistance, Fu Hanzhou took a step forward and stood closer to her. His eyes fell on the top of her head, and his tone was unquestionable:
"Qin Ying, I know you still have some thoughts about our relationship. I respect you, but I must do what I should do. I am a soldier. It is my duty to defend my country. It is also my responsibility to take care of my wife."
Qin Ying pursed her lips, glanced at him quickly, then looked elsewhere and nodded.
"……I know!"
She understood what Fu Hanzhou meant, but she still didn't want to accept it. The relationship between them was like a mirage. Now that it had come to this, in order to avoid future heartache and sadness, it would be the most sober and correct thing to do to divorce after the college entrance examination!
Fu Hanzhou's eyes were deep and calm, and his voice became deeper and deeper:
"You don't have to feel pressured. I just hope you understand."
Feeling Fu Hanzhou's fiery gaze, Qin Ying hesitated for a moment and nodded stiffly:
"Um."
After saying that, she turned around and hurried out without staying any longer.
Fu Hanzhou looked at her departing back, frowned slightly, and his eyes were dark and unclear.
Qin Ying hasn't opened her heart to him yet and has always been polite and distant, but it doesn't matter, he won't give up, it just takes time.
When Qin Ying walked out of the room, she finally couldn't hold back her expression. Her face was a little flustered and slightly red, and she hurried upstairs.
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