Chapter 243

Chapter 243

"How can it be right? She's an adult; she should go home early after work to cook for you. You're her husband; shouldn't she care about you?" Qi Yingying was now so immersed in the situation that she felt as if this were her own son.

Thinking of how he had to come and pick up his wife every day, she felt heartache.

"Because I am her husband, I should be the one to pick her up. If I don't, should someone else do it? Auntie, your words are really strange," Wang Qinghe said calmly, but his words left Qi Yingying unable to accept them.

Qi Yingying: ...

"I'm not your auntie, I am..."

"You're not even a passerby auntie. Why bother with my family affairs? Don't meddle too much." Wang Qinghe interrupted her, making Qi Yingying even more silent.

She felt more dissatisfaction towards Bai Xiuxiu.

At her age, why doesn't she know how to care for her husband?

Why does she have to work so hard? Isn't it enough to take good care of her husband?

Does she really need him to pick her up?

Qi Yingying believed she was doing this for Wang Qinghe's benefit. The reason he didn't accept her concern must be because he didn't know her identity.

Thinking this, Qi Yingying's face regained its smile, looking at him with a loving and gentle gaze that no one could dislike.

Her tone was also gentle: "I'm not meddling, you... you'll understand in the future. In the past, no one loved you, so you thought any amount of effort was worth it. But in the future... better days await you."

Wang Qinghe felt disgusted; her thoughts were already very clear.

He didn't care if others loved him; he only cared if Xiuxiu loved him.

He was willing to do anything for Xiuxiu.

As for better days, their better days were certainly ahead, and he would make sure she lived a good life.

Before Wang Qinghe could retort, Bai Xiuxiu came out.

Seeing Qi Yingying there again, Bai Xiuxiu was pleased, indicating that their plan with Qinghe was going smoothly.

Qi Yingying's face darkened when she saw her.

But thinking that she was the mother of two children, she forced a smile: "Xiuxiu, not to criticize, but it's not too late yet. Why do you insist on having your husband pick you up? You work, but doesn't he work too? Why are you so pampered?"

"Are you sick?" Bai Xiuxiu looked confused, countering her question.

"How can you speak like that?" Qi Yingying didn't expect her to respond so directly.

"How else should my wife speak? You're not related to us, so why do you want to meddle in whether I pick up my wife or not? Excuse us, we need to go." Wang Qinghe pulled his wife away, his impression of Qi Yingying worsening.

This was the mother from his provincial city family. As for his father, he hadn't met him yet.

Qi Yingying felt like crying, feeling wronged. She was clearly doing this for Qinghe's sake.

Forget it, she decided not to worry about it anymore. Tomorrow, she would ask He Wei what was going on. She planned to leave by train tomorrow afternoon.

Before leaving, she needed to decide on the matter.

It was important to her.

Qi Yingying sighed and returned to the guesthouse.

Wang Qinghe took his wife home, comforting her all the way to ensure she wasn't upset.

Bai Xiuxiu wasn't particularly angry, as she hadn't intended to indulge Qi Yingying.

When they got home, the dinner was already prepared.

Old Lady Wei called the children to eat and started gossiping with them: "Tomorrow, Little Liu from the supply cooperative said a batch of fish will arrive. Mom will go queue up early. When you two come back tonight, we'll have fish soup."

"Mom, let me go queue up." Wang Qinghe knew how difficult it was to queue up for such scarce goods at the supply cooperative.

He didn't want the old lady to fall.

"Why should you two queue up? I'll prepare breakfast for you in the pot. You can eat when you wake up, and I'll go queue up early. Don't miss work. Don't worry, I did the same at your eldest sister's place. I'm familiar with these things, so don't worry about me."

Old Lady Wei was touched by her son-in-law's words, but she didn't want them to handle such small matters, as they worked hard all day.

After dinner, the couple went back to their room. Bai Xiuxiu mentioned future plans while watching Wang Qinghe pour water to wash her feet.

She tapped his shoulder: "Let's talk seriously. If we move to the provincial city in the future..."

Wang Qinghe checked the water temperature and smiled at her: "It's not hot anymore, come and wash. In the future, in the provincial city, you decide. No matter where we go, our family listens to you. As for the He family in the provincial city, we won't bother with them. We're going there for a better future, nothing else.

If anyone makes you unhappy, we'll make them unhappy too.

Nothing is more important than you and the two kids."

Wang Qinghe's attitude was firm.

Although she knew he would say this, hearing his commitment made Bai Xiuxiu very satisfied.

"That's good. You should wash up too, let's rest."

Early in the morning, Qi Yingying timed it perfectly, rushing out of the guesthouse at the agreed time with her daughter.

"Qi Sister? Where are you going? I brought you some food," Xiao Tan was puzzled by her sudden rush.

"Xiao Tan, I have to go. I'll see you later." Qi Yingying rushed out without stopping.

"No need, I'll take my daughter's call." Qi Yingying called out and hurried away.

This afternoon they were supposed to board the train, so everyone was quite free at this time.

Seeing her run off quickly, Xiao Tan didn't bother to follow up.

She had plans to meet someone and explore the county.

Qi Yingying arrived at the supply cooperative, paid, and immediately made the call.

Soon, someone answered on the other end.

"Mom, it's me," He Wei frowned, glancing uncertainly at Yu Cheng standing opposite her. Was this guy reliable? Could he really get results so quickly? He hadn't even been to that county, and earning this money seemed too easy.

"Wei Wei, how's it going? Did you find Yu Cheng as Mom asked? Did he agree?" Qi Yingying asked anxiously.

"Mom, Yu Cheng said he's already asked his friends and, coincidentally, knows about this family. He said I should pay him, and once I do, he'll start talking," He Wei relayed Yu Cheng's message unhappily.

"Give him the money," Qi Yingying said without hesitation.

"You didn't leave me any money either," He Wei was reluctant to use her own money.

Qi Yingying understood her daughter's reluctance and felt a headache coming on: "Take it now, and when I come back, I'll give you more. Right now, give him the money and have him tell me."

Only after hearing this did He Wei feel satisfied. She handed over a hundred yuan to Yu Cheng: "Don't you dare cheat my mom! If you cheat her, you'll regret it!"

Yu Cheng chuckled; this girl was truly not very likable.

He took the call and, following what Wang Qinghe had taught him, relayed the information to Qi Yingying: "Auntie, Old Wang and his wife went to a place called Níng County a few years ago, which is also a county under our provincial capital."