Chapter 139 - ~vacation~
"Mom, we're home!" Qiao Xin seemed to have entered the house, followed by Xiao Long, who had just laid the firewood with his uncle. Sweat covered his body, and even his white face looked flushed. He entered and was greeted with a strange look by his mother-in-law. Xiao Long himself didn't know why his mother-in-law looked at him like that, but he didn't think much of it. Xiao Long was very tired and thirsty right now. Drinking a glass of mineral water was far better than all the thoughts that had been plaguing his brain earlier.
Qiao Xin's mother looked at Xiao Long with a probing gaze, then she took a deep breath, walked to the kitchen, and fetched mineral water for her son-in-law.
"Are you really tired, Xiao Long?" asked Qiao Xin's mother then. Xiao Long, who took the drink, immediately drank it until it was gone. He again wiped the sweat that kept flooding his body.
"Thank you, Mother," Xiao Long finally managed to speak, looking at Qiao Xin, who was already busy with some of the food being prepared on the table, Xiao Long smiled, and this made Qiao Xin's mother pay attention to what Xiao Long was watching. "Not tired at all, Mother. I really enjoyed it, being able to go up the hill together with Qiqi and Uncle was a very valuable experience, and no wonder why the people here are strong and have good muscles, I don't think they need to come to the gym to get it. They have been doing physical exercise every day by picking up firewood on the hill. You know, if I stay here for a month, then my muscles will be very strong and Qiqi will definitely fall in love with me even more."
Qiao Xin's mother couldn't help but smile, and then she nodded her head. Not very talkative and not as cheerful as usual, that was what Qiao Xin's mother was doing now.
"Mom what's wrong? Is there something wrong? Or is Mom sick? I'm not as fussy as usual, I'm really really down." Xiao Long said he directly touched his mother-in-law's forehead as if to make sure that her mother-in-law was okay, and that touched Qiao Xin's mother.
How not, the young man in front of her is very kind and sincere. Even though she didn't know which family Xiao Long was from and how Xiao Long's work was, his mother, Qiao Xin, loved Xiao Long very much. Xiao Long's caring attitude towards Qiao Xin and her and An Xin was what touched Qiao Xin's mother. What's more is that Xiao Long had never felt disgusted or even pretended to be a rich person, even when Xiao Long was in her house far from good, eating the food she made, even looking for firewood on the hill, Xiao Long never complains at all, he always enjoys it wholeheartedly even as if he thinks that everything has been done before. One thing that made Qiao Xin's mother feel good was handing Qiao Xin to Xiao Long. But after he found out that they were too far apart, Qiao Xin's mother was worried too. How not, these two families, even this husband and wife, have an almost impossible distance, like earth and sky, that seem unable to unite at all. However, what could Qiao Xin's mother do? The fact that Qiao Xin and Xiao Long were married was something that no one could deny, and that fact was the truth.
"Xiao Long, may I ask you a few questions?" asked her mother, Qiao Xin, in the end.
Xiao Long, who had been watching his mother-in-law for a long time, nodded his head, bowing to pay close attention to what his mother-in-law had to say.
"Actually, what is your job in your city? Seeing you looking busy, and wearing such an immaculate tuxedo suit, you have an undisputed position in your company. Is this mother's guess correct?"
At such a question, Xiao Long seemed speechless. He looked back at Qiao Xin, and it seemed he was at a loss as to what to answer.
"I work in a company, Mother. And I happen to be the one who manages everything, my job, if other people say it's good, but actually has a big responsibility, as if all the fate of thousands of employees is in my hands. Qiqi works in the same place with me, she knows all about my work." Xiao Long replied briefly and quite clearly. He couldn't possibly say he was a boss or something. Because he was afraid that it would make Qiao Xin's mother feel humiliated.
Qiao Xin's mother just nodded. She didn't expect Qiao Xin even to know who her husband was.
"About Qiao Xin, do you really love her, Xiao Long?" she asked again. And it managed to shock Xiao Long beyond play, there was something strange here, and Xiao Long could feel it perfectly, something must have happened by now, and Xiao Long didn't know how he could ask his mother-in-law what was going on.
"Mother, did something happen? Or did you hear something bad about me?" Xiao Long asked later, but Qiao Xin's mother didn't answer. She just kept silent.
"Whatever matter you hear about, I really don't know. but believe me, work problems or my problems with Qiqi I will never play around. My work is not bad, Mother, and Qiqi matters I love her very much. I love her even more than my own life, I love her to the point where I'm afraid of losing her every day, if only I could I want to keep her locked up at home, so he doesn't go anywhere and don't meet any man, so far I love her, Mom, and if you tell me to do anything to prove my love for her, then I'll do whatever I can to make you believe me."
Qiao Xin's mother was silent again. This was wrong. Yes, bad. Why is she now judging Xiao Long when Xiao Long's status is Qiao Xin's legal husband. Whatever Xiao Long's background, shouldn't she be supporting him? As a businessman who owns a large company, what Xiao Long does is not kidding at all.
"No, I'm sorry. The last few days mom always had a lot on her mind. Xiao Long, may I tell you about one thing? Can you take care of Qiao Xin for Mother? Don't you know that Qiao Xin has a lot of flaws, she comes from a poor family and has a lot of debt, and other things too. I hope you don't look at that, and always be with Qiao Xin until death do you two."
Xiao Long immediately grabbed his mother-in-law's hand, and then he nodded his head perfectly.
"You don't have to worry about it, I will always be with Qiqi. Unless it's Qiqi who wants to get away from me, even if that happens I will continue to bind her until it's strong, and can I ask Mother for help with many things?"
"What is it, Xiao Long?"
"If someday Mother hears anything about my relationship with Qiqi, or if my marriage with Qiqi is in trouble, and Qiqi goes home alone, I beg Mother to persuade her to come back, because until then, under any circumstances I will not could ever live without her, Mother. Because I love her so much."
Qiao Xin's mother again nodded her head, and then she grabbed Xiao Long's hand again,
"You are a good husband, Xiao Long, I believe that you will be able to do whatever it takes to save your household. I am sure of it,"
Xiao Long seemed speechless. How could he not? He was also very doubtful, the problem was not the case with Qiao Xin, but about the contract marriage, should Qiao Xin be told now about it? However, Xiao Long was afraid that Qiao Xin would disagree.
"Mother, I want Qiqi to love me not this way. I want Qiqi to love me because I am Xiao Long, I want to make her do that, I want to hold her heart completely so I won't be afraid to lose her again, pray for me that I can do it, Mom."
"What are you guys talking about?"
Qiao Xin, who turned out to have finished preparing the food, sat down beside Xiao Long. Her hand grabbed Xiao Long's arm then leaned her head on Xiao Long's shoulder. Something that shocked Xiao Long.
What's wrong with his wife? Usually, even Xiao Long trying to touch Qiao Xin would be furious. But now? Qiao Xin herself wanted to get close to him. Xiao Long's smile seemed to widen, and then he gently stroked the back of Qiao Xin's hand.
Meanwhile, Qiao Xin's mother smiled, seeing it all. How could she not, he knew her daughter more than anything else, and her daughter would only do that when she felt comfortable, loved, and had that figure because back when Qiao Xin's father was still alive, Qiao Xin often leaned her head on her father's shoulder so desperately. Spoiled, that's why Qiao Xin's mother knew that her daughter was comfortable with Xiao Long now. And it made Qiao Xin's mother even more at ease with Xiao Long's presence by Qiao Xin's side.
"Um, I have an idea.. How about we go on vacation this afternoon? Do you agree?" Xiao Long said, giving an idea.
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