Lin Qingping and Gu Juncheng

Chapter 437 It's Not Your Child

Lin Qingping has now entered a phase of sleeping and eating.

Those little monkeys who used to come to her house to study have been kept in check by her family, and they are no longer allowed to bother Lin Qingping.

Lin Qingping figured that since school was starting in a few days anyway, they should be given a few days to rest.

Life suddenly became leisurely.

Zhiyuan wouldn't let her do any chores. She was very sensible at such a young age, cleaning the yard, watering the flowers, washing clothes, and doing all the housework herself without asking anyone else for help. As for Lin Qingping's meals, he also took good care of them—she just went to the cafeteria to get food.

The little man in the family has to take very good care of Lin Qingping.

Lin Qingping couldn't bear to let Zhiyuan do such work!

But no matter how she tried to persuade Zhiyuan, it was no use. So she could only get up early and slowly tidy up the yard herself. She didn't dare to do anything big and just tidied up slowly. She also washed the clothes. As for getting food, she really didn't dare to walk too far in this hot weather.

However, to outsiders, such a sensible child and Lin Qingping, who works so carefully in the morning, inevitably make people feel sorry for her.

Especially the Fangtuan next door.

He felt extremely guilty. If it weren't for his wife causing this trouble, Lin Qingping wouldn't be so weak.

He had to get up early every day for morning exercises, so he simply got up a few tens of minutes earlier than usual to clean up the place next door, helping as much as he could. He also had the young soldiers deliver his three meals a day.

When Lin Qingping got up early in the morning, she found that all the work in the yard was gone.

The ground was spotless, and all the trash was gone.

When asked, Zhiyuan said he hadn't done it either.

Hey, did the Conch Girl come to our house?

After much guessing, the only thing she could think of was that Lei Sufeng and the others had helped, since they always came to her house every day looking for work.

As for the young soldiers bringing her food, when she asked, they only said that Commander Gu was not on the island, and it was their duty to do so.

However, one morning, before dawn, as Fang Tuan was sweeping Lin Qingping's yard as usual, her own door opened. Shu Xiaowen stood at the door, her gaze passing over the fence, and saw her husband working diligently in someone else's yard...

Shu Xiaowen closed the door again with a gloomy face.

At noon, Lei Sufeng stewed a fish, put it in a soup bowl, and carried it over.

At that time, Lin Qingping was sitting on the porch, writing and drawing.

The weather was cooler than usual today, so Lin Qingping moved a chair and table to sit in the shade and didn't feel hot at all. The bougainvillea in the yard was now blooming vigorously, with red and white flowers in full bloom, very vibrant.

She had fresh fruit beside her, was breathing in the fresh air, and was drawing a few sketches, feeling very comfortable.

When Lei Sufeng arrived, she became anxious and said, "Why are you sitting outside? It's so sunny! Go inside and lie down!"

"I'm fine..." Lin Qingping smiled. Ever since she found out she was pregnant, everyone on the island has treated her like a fragile glass doll, as if she would shatter at the slightest touch.

Seeing that she did indeed have a rosy complexion and was in good spirits, Lei Sufeng smiled and said, "With Teacher Gu not home, we have a great responsibility! I'll go get you a bowl of fish soup. Zhiyuan, come and have some fish soup with us."

Just as they were drinking fish soup, the young soldier came to deliver food as usual, this time bringing a large bowl of stewed chicken.

After the young soldier left, Lei Sufeng said with a smile, "That's great, the canteen even gave you special treatment."

Although the cafeteria food is not bad, today's food is not chicken.

Lin Qingping felt that the islanders were showing her too much care, and she felt a little embarrassed. She could handle things with her family, but as for the canteen, she would have to tell Gu Juncheng when he returned that they should settle the food expenses.

Lei Sufeng stayed for a while before leaving, and even looked at her paintings. When she learned that they were fashion designs, she exclaimed in amazement, "The little figures you drew have such tiny waists. If these clothes were made, who could wear them?"

Lin Qingping explained with a smile, "This is just a design drawing; the actual product won't look like this."

"I knew it!" Lei Sufeng laughed. "You're so great, you went to university, you're cultured, and you're beautiful too. You know, we all secretly call you the most beautiful woman on the island!"

Lei Sufeng's praise was sincere, Lin Qingping could tell, but she waved her hand repeatedly, "Sister Sufeng, don't say that. Really, everyone has their own unique beauty. In my heart, you, Sister Yurong, and Sister Xiaomei each have their own unique beauty. I like you all very much, and I am also very fortunate to have you all with me on the island."

Lei Sufeng also liked Lin Qingping. It just goes to show that people need to be compatible. Shu Xiaowen is beautiful and cultured, but it just feels like there's a great distance between them, and they can't seem to get along.

Lei Sufeng and Lin Qingping chatted for a while, then, not wanting to disturb her afternoon nap, she washed all the dishes for her and said goodbye before leaving.

As I walked out of the courtyard, I heard the heavy slam of the door closing from Fang Tuan's house next door. I couldn't help but turn around and saw what looked like Shu Xiaowen's silhouette flash by.

Lei Sufen didn't take it seriously, and neither she nor Lin Qingping said anything, at least not mentioning Shu Xiaowen at all.

In the evening, Fang Tuan returned home and saw Fang Yi standing at the door looking out again. He couldn't help but bend down and ask, "What's going on?"

Fang Yi lowered his head with a worried look on his face. "Mom cried for a long time..."

"Really? Do you know why?"

Fang Yi shook his head.

"Play outside, but don't go too far," Fang Tuan instructed her son.

As Fang Tuan entered the house, he sensed the oppressive atmosphere and noticed that no food had been prepared.

He walked towards the room, and just as he reached the door, something was thrown at his face.

He reached out and grabbed it; it turned out to be a porcelain pen holder. If he hadn't been so skilled, it would have hit him in the face and left him with a bruise.

"Xiaowen, what's wrong?" he asked.

Shu Xiaowen had her back to him, her shoulders heaving, clearly crying.

He walked closer, turned her around, and saw her red and swollen eyes. "Who upset you? Is Xiaoyi being disobedient?"

"Stop blaming your son!" Shu Xiaowen was furious. "Why did you even come back? You might as well move next door!"

Fang Tuan's expression changed. "What are you saying? Shu Xiaowen, don't be unreasonable!"

"I'm being unreasonable? Do you want to see what you've done? You went out to sweep someone's yard first thing in the morning, and then cooked a special meal for them at noon, bringing them chicken soup! You, surnamed Fang, are so attentive to other women, what are you even doing back here?"

Shu Xiaowen's aggressive accusations made Fang Tuan's face turn pale with anger. "Shu Xiaowen, don't you know why I did this? If it weren't for the trouble you caused, would I have needed to help her? I'm atoning for your sins!"

"Aton for my sins? What sins have I committed? Did I kill someone or commit arson? Her child isn't yours, why should you be running around like a servant?"

"Shu Xiaowen! Watch your mouth! Do you want to hear what you're saying? Try saying another word!" Fang Tuan was truly enraged.