Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
âHere.â Li Qianxue pointed to the location of her heart. Her voice was very soft, and there was absolute determination in it. âIt used to be hot, and it used to be warm. But now itâs cold, dead, broken, and thereâs nothing left.â
âAll of this is because of you, Su Chenghui.â
âSo donât think about trying to move me, donât think about asking me to forgive you, or give you a chance to start over, because I no longer have a heart.â
Su Chenghui was speechless. He lowered his head. The part of his forehead covered by his hair blocked his eyes. His expression couldnât be seen.
His body was extremely stiff. He maintained his half-squatting posture and didnât move. Only his tightly clenched fists revealed some of his emotions.
Li Qianxue didnât look at him. Some things were over after the ship has sailed. She didnât want to say it at first.
She was proud. She once let go of her pride in front of Su Chenghui. She made herself humble and ingratiated. She once let go of all her dignity to love Su Chenghui.
She loved him for 26 years. She had no individuality, no dignity, nor any bottom line.
That wasnât her, the real Li Qianxue. Now, she refused to recall it anymore. She wanted to be herself again. That arrogant, high and mighty Li Qianxue.
Forget it. Forget it. She still lost control in the end. She wouldnât admit that Su Chenghui had the ability to make her lose control.
She hoped that this was the last time. She wouldnât do it again in the future.
What happened today was really because she had drunk a little wine, so she couldnât control herself. She admitted that she had resentment in her heart, and it was a considerable amount of resentment.
She really hated Su Chenghui, not only because he had swapped Su Qingsang and Su Peizhenâs identities, but also because he didnât love her.
What she hated the most was that he used her love to hurt her unscrupulously. He used her love for him as a weapon to hurt her.
No oneâs earnest feelings would be able to endure continuous disappointment and torment.
Those years had been too difficult and painful for her. She didnât want to be like that anymore.
She took a deep breath and calmed herself down. She picked up her bag and left.
She asked Su Qingsang to arrange a car to send her home. She would rather go back to Huo Jinyaoâs apartment and spend time with Su Qingsang, just the two of them. She didnât want to see Su Chenghuiâs hypocritically affectionate face here.
The door opened and closed. Su Chenghui lost his strength and sat on the carpet.
He didnât lose his memory. He also remembered what Li Qianxue remembered.
He knew everything that he had said and done.
Li Qianxueâs words only made him understand once again. If he really wanted Li Qianxue to forgive him, it would be a goal that would be difficult to achieve no matter how hard he worked.
Or perhaps he would never be able to make Li Qianxue forgive him in this lifetime.
His eyes were a little sour and a little bitter. Su Chenghui lowered his head and covered his eyes tightly. Regret and reluctance over parting with her, that sour feeling was from the bottom of his heart.
He knew that Li Qianxue wouldnât forgive him so easily. But what should he do? He really didnât want to let go.
... ..
Li Qianxue didnât sleep well this night. Perhaps it was because she had been drinking, or perhaps it was because of other reasons. She dreamed for the entire night.
The dreams that came one after another made her uncomfortable, and she woke up at six oâclock.
After waking up, Li Qianxue couldnât fall asleep anymore. After thinking for a while, she went to the kitchen.
At the moment, taking care of her daughter was much more important to her than being entangled with Su Chenghui.
Standing in front of the fridge, Li Qianxue stared at the food in the fridge in a daze for a moment.
The last time she cooked was more than 20 years ago. At that time, she believed what the books said. In order to capture a manâs heart, she had to capture that manâs stomach first.
Therefore, she specifically bought a lot of recipes to study, from a variety of cuisines to healthy soup.
At that time, she spent a lot of effort on cooking. Unfortunately, perhaps due to her limited talent, her cooking could only be described as terrible.
No matter how simple the cooking was, or how home-cooked the dishes were, they could be ruined by her cooking.
After continuously trying, and her hands were scalded with several blisters, she finally managed to cook something that was presentable.
She happily served it to Su Chenghui, but he didnât eat it at all and even mocked her. He said â
Li Qianxue snapped out of her thoughts. She had said yesterday that she shouldnât think about it, but she was still thinking about it now .
She shook her head and threw all those messy thoughts to the back of her mind.
What she needed to think about now was how to successfully cook breakfast?
Should she fry an egg and make an egg sandwich? That shouldnât be too difficult, right?
All the ingredients were there. Ever since Su Qingsang became pregnant, so she could be able to eat anything at any time, a variety of ingredients were all stored in the refrigerator at home.
Li Qianxue first looked up the recipe on the internet, then found all the ingredients.
Following the instructions on the recipe, she began to fry the eggs first.
When Su Qingsang came out of the room, she smelled the burnt scent in the air.
Since it was the mid-autumn festival yesterday, she had given Auntie Yu the day off. Auntie Yu wouldnât be coming over today. Could it be that Huo Jinyao was cooking?
When she saw Li Qianxue cooking eggs at the counter, Su Qingsang felt as if her eyeballs were about to pop out.
âMom?â
âQingsang?â
Li Qianxue was momentarily embarrassed. She didnât expect her culinary skills to be so terrible. It was just frying an egg, and the steps on the internet were so simple.
But â
Looking at the black eggs in the trash can, she felt guilty.
âMom, are you making breakfast?â
Li Qianxue was even more embarrassed. âI wanted to make you an egg sandwich.â
Su Qingsang looked at her, and her heart felt like it was pricked by a needle. It didnât hurt, but it made her feel a little aguished
Who was Li Qianxue? She was actually cooking for her?
She dared to bet that in the past few decades, Li Qianxue had never even cooked for herself. But now, she wanted to make a sandwich for her.
âMom, let me do it.â
Su Qingsang calmly put away the emotions on her face. She took a few steps forward and stood in front of the counter.
âNo, letâs go out and eat. Youâre pregnant, how can I let you cook?â
âItâs okay.â Su Qingsang smelled the obvious burning scent that couldnât be concealed by the range hood.
âMom, stand outside a little. Otherwise, the oil and smoke will be too strong later.â
âNo, you should rest. Iâm so stupid. I canât even cook.â
âMom, how could you be stupid? In my heart, youâre the smartest.â
Su Qingsang smiled at Li Qianxue, washed the bottom of the pot that was already black, then took out the eggs again.
âMom, why donât you go outside and rest?â
âItâs okay, Iâll stand here and look at you.â Li Qianxue looked at Su Qingsangâs slightly bulging stomach. âI keep feeling that we should go out and eat.â
âNo need. Iâm not that fragile.â
Su Qingsang turned on the fire and poured oil into it. âHavenât you heard? People in the past were still working in the fields a few days before giving birth.â
Although she had never given birth, as a gynecologist, she had heard too much in the hospital.
Many mothers-in-law or mothers liked to tell their daughters-in-law how hard they had worked in the past and how happy they were now when their daughters-in-law gave birth.
âThat was in the past, and now is the present.â
Li Qianxue watched Su Qingsang skillfully lay the egg into the pot. It was the same process, but her movements were smoother than hers.
âMom, when you fry eggs, donât overheat it. Just turn the heat to medium. Fry this side first until the bottom is golden. When itâs almost done, turn it over. It wonât take long. Once the egg is old, it wonât taste good.â
As she spoke, Su Qingsang had already finished frying the egg.
She scooped it out and continued to cook the second one. At the same time, she turned around and put toast slices into the toaster.
âThis is cooked, right?â
âYes.â Su Qingsang nodded. âBut if itâs toasted, it will taste better later. I like to eat it that way.â
As Su Qingsang spoke, she turned back and continued to fry the second egg. It just happened to turn over. Li Qianxue blinked her eyes.
âQingsang, youâre really amazing.â
âThis really isnât that amazing.â Su Qingsang smiled. She was a little embarrassed by Li Qianxueâs exaggerated praise. âItâs just the simplest way.â
âBut I donât even know the simplest way.â
âBut Mom, you know how to make money.â As Su Qingsang spoke, she had already finished frying the second egg.
She chatted with Li Qianxue while her hands moved non-stop.
âLook, the Li Corporation is so big and there are so many things to do, but you still do everything so well. If it were me, I definitely wouldnât be able to do it.â
âThatâs because you didnât learn. If you learned, you would also know.â
âNot necessarily. Mom, donât think too highly of me. I really donât have that kind of talent.â
Su Qingsang finished making all three sandwiches. Then, she cut the first one into four pieces and laid them out.
âOkay, another glass of milk. Done.â
âTry it.â
Li Qianxue sat down, took a bite, and nodded heavily.
âItâs delicious. Qingsang, your cooking is really good.â
âYouâre flattering me.â
Su Qingsang sat down as well. Huo Jinyao came back just as she took a bite.
He was used to running in the morning every day. He didnât go during the period when Su Qingsang had the most severe morning sickness. Recently, Su Qingsang had become lethargic again, and no longer had morning sickness, so he resumed running in the morning.
He held the breakfast he had just bought in his hand.
He looked at Su Qingsang when he saw the sandwiches on the table. âDidnât I say that I would buy breakfast today? Why did you do it yourself? Donât you think itâs too smoky?â
âItâs just making a sandwich. How can there be any smoke?â
Su Qingsang never saw herself as that fragile. Li Qianxue couldnât help but defend Su Qingsang. âItâs my fault. I wanted to make breakfast for Qingsang. I didnât expect Qingsang to clean up after it failed.â
âMom.â Su Qingsang interrupted her. âHow did I become the one cleaning up after you? You clearly gave me a chance to show off. Otherwise, I would have forgotten all about cooking next time.â
âYou.â
Li Qianxue didnât know if it was because of they talked things through, but she could really feel that Su Qingsangâs tone towards her was much more casual.
She was a little happy and a little emotional. Su Chenghui was outrageous, but their daughter was a good person.
âThen wouldnât the breakfast I bought be a waste?â
âWhatâs there to waste? Isnât there still you?â
After breakfast, because it was still the long holiday today, Su Qingsang suggested going shopping with Li Qianxue.
Li Qianxue was also very interested. However, she looked at Su Qingsangâs belly worriedly. âAre you okay?â
âYou really donât have to treat me like a doll. Iâm in good health.â
Su Qingsang even made a fist gesture as she spoke.
Li Qianxue smiled, and Huo Jinyao volunteered to be the driver. He took the mother and daughter out.
This time, Su Qingsang wanted to buy a few maternity clothes. The babies were getting older and older. She could still wear sportswear now, but she wouldnât be able to wear it anymore later.
It wasnât just maternity clothes. She especially liked to go to mother-and-baby stores now. In the past, she didnât understand that kind of feeling, and when she saw babies, she only felt that they were cute.
Now, everything about babies were cute in her eyes.
âHow do you like this one?â
Su Qingsang was holding a light blue dress in her hand. She looked at the design and thought it was cute.
âIt looks good.â Li Qianxue was approving of her taste. âBuy another set in pink. The twins might be a boy and a girl.â
âWhat if thereâre two boys?â
âThen buy two sets each.â Huo Jinyao was very generous. âThen weâll have both for boys and girls.â
âThis one is good, and that one just now, I think weâve already bought them all.â Li Qianxue nodded and suddenly approached Su Qingsang. âYou work in the hospital yourself. Is it possible for you to know in advance?â
She really wasnât prioritizing boys over girls, she was just purely curious.
âMom.â Su Qingsang smiled. âIâm a doctor, I canât violate the rules, right? Iâve already agreed with Jinyao that we wonât go for that check-up. When the time comes, let nature take its course. Whether itâs a boy or a girl, itâs a gift from God.â
âThatâs right.â Huo Jinyao nodded. He liked both boys and girls.
âSpeaking of which, you can think of names for the children first,â Li Qianxue suggested. âThink of four names. Two boys and two girls. You can use them as backup.â
âItâs not up to me.â Yesterday, Old Master Huo had said that he would name the two precious great-grandchildren himself.
âOf course. âIt was reasonable. With Old Master Huo around, Old Master Huo could think about it first.
In fact, Huo Jinyao and Su Qingsang had been thinking about a lot of names during this period of time. However, none of them could decide on any particular name.
In the end, they decided to leave it to Old Master Huo to worry about it.
The three of them chatted and laughed as they strolled around the entire morning. Su Qingsang had to take a nap after the meal. Therefore, after the meal, Huo Jinyao brought the two of them home.
Huo Jinyao had just parked the car and was about to get out to open the door for Su Qingsang and Li Qianxue.
The security guard behind them came out at this time. âMr. Huo, youâre back? A person entered the neighborhood and kept saying that he was a guest of your house. I asked him what kind of guest he was, but he didnât say anything and simply refused to leave.â
The security guards in the apartment were very responsible. Usually, they would only let people in after asking.
Su Chenghui and Li Qianxue had been here before, so the security guards knew them. As for the man who came today, the security guards didnât know him, and he looked suspicious.
âA guest?â
Huo Jinyao raised his eyebrows and saw a man in his thirties walk out of the apartment. He had a youthful face but facial features that didnât make him look childish. He looked like a young hunk.
However, his slightly plump lips were curled into a smile and gave off the impression that he was a playboy.
âYouâre...â
Huo Jinyao was very certain that he didnât know this person at all.
At the same time, Su Qingsang and Li Qianxue also got out of the car. The man didnât even look at Huo Jinyao. He ran straight to Li Qianxue.
âQianxue, Iâm here to find you.â
âWei Ting?â
Li Qianxue was shocked when she saw who it was. She couldnât hide the shock in her eyes.
âWhy are you here? No, how did you know I was here?â
Wei Tingâs smile grew brighter. He waved the phone in his palm.
âQianxue, have you forgotten what I do? I located your phone yesterday. This morning, I flew all the way here to look for you. How is it? Are you touched?â
Touched by what? Li Qianxue only felt very awkward now. âWei Ting, who gave you the right to locate my phone? Did I agree to you locating my phone? Also, what exactly do you want to do?â
âAre you angry? Donât be angry.â Wei Ting put away the smile on his face, which gave people the feeling that he was a bit frivolous.
From Li Qianxueâs appearance now, she seemed to be really angry, so he also put away the cheeky smile on his face. âDonât you know how I located it? After all, I came back from Silicon Valley. How could such a small task be difficult for me? As for what do you think I want to do? You refused to see me before, and youâve disappeared for the past few days, so I can only come to you.â
âYou want to find me? Why do you want to find me?â
âTo pursue you. Didnât I say it before? I said that I like you, and I want to pursue you.â
Su Qingsang felt that her eyeballs were about to pop out.
When she was joking with Li Qianxue earlier, she said that she hoped she would blessed with a young and handsome man. He would pursue her well.
She didnât expect that a young and handsome man would really come. Judging from this handsome manâs appearance, he was only a few years older than her.
Could it be that Li Qianxue was going to find a young stepfather for her?
âWei Ting, can you stop causing trouble?â
Li Qianxue was extremely embarrassed by his words. Her daughter and son-in-law were by her side now, so what nonsense was Wei Ting talking about here?
âHow is it causing trouble? Iâm serious.â
Wei Ting raised three fingers. âLook, I chased you all the way to Rong City. How can you say that Iâm causing trouble?â
He looked at Su Qingsang, who was at the side, and said in an ingratiating manner, âHello, youâre Qianxueâs daughter, right? My name is Wei Ting. Iâm your motherâs admirer.â
No matter how âwordlyâ Su Qingsang was, she was so shocked that her mouth feell agape when she heard that her mother had a admirer.
âHello, Mr. Wei.â
Su Qingsang forced herself not to act dumbfounded and reflexively glanced at Huo Jinyao.
Wei Ting also looked at Huo Jinyao, and took the initiative to extend his right hand. âHello, President Huo. Iâve heard a lot about you. Tianyu Group is doing very well in Lin City. President Huo is impressive.â
âYouâre too kind.â
Huo Jinyao looked at the hand that was extended and then looked at Li Qianxue, who was standing next to him with an awkward expression. He shook hands with him generously.
The smile on Wei Tingâs face became even more earnest because of Huo Jinyao and Su Qingsangâs friendly smiles.
âIf thereâs a chance, I hope I can work together with your Tianyu Group.â
âIf thereâs a chance.â Huo Jinyao didnât make any promises.
The man in front of him was Li Qianxueâs suitor, and he had pursued her all the way to Rong City. He wasnât sure what would happen in the future. Since that was the case, he chose to observe first.
âJinyao, Qingsang, itâs really nice to meet you two today.â
As Wei Ting spoke, he leaned forward.
âI hope you can help me put in a good word in front of Qianxue for the sake of my sincerity.â
As he spoke, she winked at Su Qingsang.
Li Qianxue had a headache. She turned around and looked at the stunned security guard.
âIâm sorry, please help me take this person out.â
What? Wei Ting stared at Li Qianxue with widened eyes. âQianxue, our two companies are working together. How can our two companies work together if you throw me out like this?â
âIf you want to talk about business, we can discuss it slowly when I return to Lin City. Now, either you leave, or Iâll ask the security guard to send you away. This is my private time, so I donât want to use it to talk about business.â
âQianxue?â Wei Ting waved the security guard away. âI only came to look for you because I know this is your private time. After all, every time I go to your company to look for you, you say we canât talk about anything other than business in the company. Now that I finally found you, you say that itâs your private time and you canât talk about work? Well, let me ask you, when do you plan to have a good talk with me about our matters?â
Li Qianxue had a headache. She didnât know what was going on with Wei Ting.
Because the two companies were working together, after seeing each other twice, Li Qianxue started having more contact with him.
However, this kind of more contact was only limited to the communication between her and Wei Ting regarding the cooperation project and business matters.
However, some time ago, Wei Ting suddenly said that he liked her and wanted to pursue her.
That was simply too ridiculous. Li Qianxue wouldnât believe it at all.
In her opinion, Wei Ting was just bored and wanted to be with her to past time.
He had the leisure to do so, but she didnât want to cooperate. She was too busy promoting the Li family, so how could she have the time to care about these sorts of romantic affairs?
âItâs impossible for me to talk to you, and thereâs nothing to talk about. You should go. Donât do this again next time.â
In her eyes, to pursue her to Rong City without asking wasnât sincerity, but harassment.
It was simply intolerable to her, especially since he even located her phone.
âWhat do you mean? Why is it impossible?â
Wei Ting took a few steps forward and stood in front of Li Qianxue once again.
âWhy is it impossible? You havenât even dated me, yet youâre saying that you canât do it. Can you at least date me for a period of time before coming up with a conclusion?â
âI donât need to date you for a period of time. I can tell you now. Of course itâs impossible for us. âFirst of all, Iâve been divorced, and according to you, youâve never even had a girlfriend. Second of all, as you can see, my daughter is pregnant, and Iâm going to be a grandmother, yet youâre still so young. How do you think we can be together?
âItâs a good thing that youâre going to be a grandmother. What does it have to do with me being with you?â
Li Qianxue had an inexplicable headache. She hadnât slept well to begin with, and now she felt even more tired. She didnât want to explain anymore.
âWeâre not suitable and thatâs that. You can go.â
Li Qianxue was just about to ask the security guard to bring this person out of the community when she saw Su Chenghui on the path beside the apartment in the distance. She didnât know when he had arrived, or how long he had been standing there, or how much he had heard.