Yu Xingze added quickly after speaking, “But then again, I’ve never actually met my sister-in-law… maybe I just got it wrong.”
Even he didn’t fully believe his own words.
With Zhong Qing’s looks, there was no one else in the entire residential compound like her.
Not to mention, whose kids would even be named Xiao Yu and Xiao An?
What an impossible coincidence.
Zhong Qing’s actions were already widely known at the airport.
But since she was willing to divorce, Pei Yanshen should be happy no matter what.
Yu Xingze thought this and cleared his throat, trying to comfort him: “Still, I don’t think she needs to lie in front of others. Maybe she really wants the divorce. Brother Pei, you and Xiao Yu and Xiao An might finally be free.”
Who would have thought this didn’t improve Pei Yanshen’s expression at all—it only grew darker.
Pei Yanshen coldly glanced at Yu Xingze. “Have you completed your training tasks?”
Yu Xingze instantly fell silent.
Pei Yanshen’s gaze shifted out the window, but Yu Xingze’s words kept echoing in his mind.
He had argued and fought with Zhong Qing before.
But this time… it seemed truly different.
Could it be that Zhong Qing really wanted a divorce?
…
After taking care of the seeds, Zhong Qing still worried about Xiao An.
Despite the snacks she had sent or the clothes she bought yesterday, Xiao An hadn’t accepted them.
By lunchtime, Pei’s mother happened to be heading to school to deliver meals, so Zhong Qing took it upon herself to handle it.
Pei’s mother, experienced as she was, could immediately see the problem Zhong Qing faced—it wasn’t just about her son’s feelings.
The mother and son needed a proper opportunity to talk things through.
Carrying the lunchbox partway, Zhong Qing secretly put it into her space.
It would stay warm and be easy to carry.
But after walking a short distance, she realized something was wrong.
…She didn’t actually remember the way to kindergarten.
Right.
Before Pei’s parents arrived, Zhong Qing had never cared about meals at home, let alone personally delivering them to Xiao An.
Either Xiao An brought leftovers from the previous day himself, or the neighbor lady prepared extra for her own child and included Xiao An.
It was only after Pei’s parents came that Xiao An’s situation improved; over the past few days, he had grown healthier and rounder.
Luckily, it was still near lunchtime, and she hadn’t gone far before Lin Sao, the neighbor, was also heading out to deliver lunch.
…That was unlucky.
Zhong Qing didn’t know the way to kindergarten, but Lin Sao certainly did!
Lin Wenjuan, seeing Zhong Qing walking toward her, initially didn’t pay much attention.
Until Zhong Qing stopped beside her, clearly wanting to speak, Lin Wenjuan frowned.
Normally, Zhong Qing wouldn’t be here at this time—she should be waiting for meals to be delivered.
Zhong Qing said, “Lin Sao, you’re delivering lunch to kindergarten too, right? We’re going the same way.”
No sooner had she spoken than Lin Wenjuan’s face froze, looking like she had seen a ghost.
Zhong Qing? Delivering lunch?
Could this really be that scheming Zhong Qing?
Her expression shifted repeatedly, finally snorting coldly:
“I usually separate the matter from the person. The incident with the children was a misunderstanding, so I’ll apologize. But that doesn’t mean I have no opinion of you.”
Zhong Qing nodded, showing she understood.
Lin Wenjuan’s expression grew stranger, and she walked quickly, as if afraid of being haunted.
By the time they reached the kindergarten, quite a few children were already waiting outside.
Lin Wenjuan didn’t want to interact with Zhong Qing. After finding her own child, she immediately led him to eat.
Zhong Qing, however, searched around and couldn’t see Xiao An anywhere.
…That shouldn’t be.
Xiao An wouldn’t have predicted she’d come to deliver lunch and deliberately hide, would he?
Just as Zhong Qing was puzzling over this, she heard a familiar voice.
It was Zhao Xiulan.
“Has anyone seen my Yaozu? All the kids are out, but I can’t find him anywhere.”
A bad feeling quickly washed over Zhong Qing.
She didn’t hesitate and hurried toward Lin Wenjuan.
Even though Lin Wenjuan clearly didn’t want to deal with her, Zhong Qing had no choice.
“Lin Sao, could you ask your child if they’ve seen Xiao An?”
Lin Wenjuan instinctively pulled her child behind her, fearing Zhong Qing would cause trouble again.
But hearing Zhong Qing clearly, she froze.
When she delivered meals previously, she often brought an extra portion for Xiao An.
The boy had always been obedient.
He worried about troubling her, so he would wait outside early.
And to avoid seeming greedy, he always shared half his food with Lin Wenjuan’s child.
Only when she repeatedly assured him that his father paid for it did Xiao An eat comfortably.
He always saved the other half…
…For his little sister at home.
“You didn’t find Xiao An? That’s not right,” Lin Wenjuan said, quickly asking her child.
Cheng Cheng, hiding behind Lin Wenjuan, was shy now.
What a beautiful big sister!
He had never seen anyone so pretty.
He peeked at Zhong Qing while obediently answering, “I think I saw Pei Leyan and Liu Yaozu being called to the office by the teacher.”
Lin Wenjuan frowned. “Why would they be called to the office for no reason?”
Especially with Liu Yaozu, known for being mischievous.
But Pei Leyan wasn’t the kind of child to cause trouble.
Zhong Qing, having learned where Xiao An was, didn’t dare delay: “Which office?”
Cheng Cheng pointed the way and instinctively asked, “Are you… Xiao An’s mother?”
“I’m his mom.”
Hearing this, Zhong Qing hurried toward the office.
Cheng Cheng was left puzzled: “Huh? Pei Leyan has a mom?”
Lin Wenjuan tapped his head lightly: “Silly child, who doesn’t have a mom?”
Cheng Cheng stayed silent, but inside he was still confused.
All the children at kindergarten had said otherwise…
Zhong Qing followed Cheng Cheng’s directions, but before she could enter, she heard a quarrel:
“I didn’t steal anything!”
“Of course a thief won’t admit it! Everyone at school knows your mom doesn’t care about you, so you can’t be a good kid. I bet your clothes are stolen too!”
Pei Leyan’s face turned red with anger.
Before he could retort, a warm hand landed on his shoulder.
Zhong Qing, expressionless, stared at Liu Yaozu and said slowly, “If you accuse Xiao An of stealing, show evidence. Slander can go to the police!”
Pei Leyan froze, trembling.
…It was his mom.
The teacher, overwhelmed by the children’s quarrel, looked up and saw Zhong Qing. For a moment, she was stunned—she hadn’t asked Zhong Qing to come.