Guide to Divorce in Wealthy Families

Chapter6

Xiao Mai was stunned. He awkwardly avoided her gaze. "It's okay... It doesn't matter... If it weren't for the pitiful situation of the workers, I wouldn't... Go to your company to make trouble..."

"Don't worry. For this small town, I will do my best not to give up." Qin Chun smiled. "I hope you will still be in this company at that time and help me ensure the quality of the project."

Xiao Mai's palm unconsciously clenched. After a long time, he said solemnly, "Okay."

The whole afternoon, accompanied by Xiao Mai, Qin Chun visited the remaining places of the small town.

Xiao Mai took out two bicycles from the construction site. As soon as they were ridden, they creaked. Qin Chun hadn't ridden this kind of bicycle for a long time. As soon as she got on, she wobbled and almost fell. Xiao Mai panicked and ran holding onto the back seat of her bike for a while before letting go.

Finally, Qin Chun went to the construction site of the second phase that had stopped. The construction site was quiet. But it could be seen that the on-site management of this company was very good. In many construction companies, to save effort and money, workers would casually bury construction waste on the construction site. But they all had designated locations. The construction site and the half-built buildings were clean and tidy.

This was a small trick that Qin Chengshan had taught Qin Chun for inspecting construction sites.

When she returned to the urban area, it was already evening. She didn't have time to go home and drive. So she simply transferred at the subway station and went to the old house of the Xiao family.

The Xiao family had strict rules. Every weekend was the family gathering day of the Xiao family. More than a dozen people of all ages would eat at the old house. The younger generation didn't dare to be negligent. The only exception was Xiao Bingyang.

As the family head, the eldest son that Xiao Qing was most proud of, and the eldest grandson that Grandma Xiao cherished the most, he seemed to have an unrivaled privilege. Appearing less than a few times a year didn't affect the elders' love for him, the younger generation's respect and fear for him at all.

The old house was already very lively. The Xiao family had a prosperous population. Just Xiao Qing's generation had four siblings. By Xiao Bingyang's generation, it had branched out. There were about ten people. Now the fourth generation was also being born one after another.

But as the eldest branch, Xiao Qing and his wife were very depressed. The three children in the family seemed lively, but there wasn't a single grandchild. The eldest daughter, Xiao Mulin, was married but unable to have children due to illness and was still seeking medical treatment and praying to Buddha. The eldest son, Xiao Bingyang, was devoted to his career and was rarely at home all year round. The second son, Xiao Mutian, had a playboy style. He had many girlfriends but had no intention of getting married.

As soon as Qin Chun entered the gate, she saw her mother-in-law, Zhao Xintong, and two grandnephews having fun. Her face was filled with smiles. The eldest aunt and the younger aunt were sitting on both sides accompanying her.

She had a headache. The younger aunt, Qiu Linyan, was six or seven years older than her. The two got along fairly well and could talk. But this eldest aunt was simply the representative of traditional women. She was even more old-fashioned than her mother-in-law. Qin Chun usually avoided her if she could.

Sure enough, as soon as the eldest aunt saw her, she exclaimed in surprise, "Oh, Xiaoyu, why did you cut your hair?"

Qin Chun casually made up a reason. "It's popular recently."

"This..." The eldest aunt had a look of wanting to say something but hesitating. "I remember that Mu Yun doesn't seem to like short hair very much..."

Zhao Xintong didn't have the leisure to care about this. Happily, she motioned Qin Chun to come and sit beside her and asked in a low voice, "Did Mu Yun come home yesterday?"

Qin Chun nodded.

"I heard that he will stay in Anzhou for a while this time," Zhao Xintong reported to her daughter-in-law. "You must seize this good opportunity. Go to his company whenever you have time. It would be best if you could drag him out for a vacation or something and improve your relationship."

Qin Chun was a bit tired after running around all day. She declined politely. "He doesn't like being disturbed casually."

"You, why are you so laid-back," Zhao Xintong was exasperated. "Are you someone else? You are his wife. So what if you disturb him? Can he scold you or hit you?"

"Xiaoyu just doesn't know how to handle things," the eldest aunt interrupted. "What's so noble about being a husband and wife? If you don't stick to him, there will be other women sticking to him. According to me, you should put aside your family's company. If Mu Yun goes on a business trip, fly over and accompany him and take care of him. In this way, the relationship will come. Look at your younger aunt. This full-time wife is not bad. She manages the family in an orderly way. Zheng Hao is also harmonious with her."

Qiu Linyan said awkwardly, "Sister, for no reason, why are you dragging me into this? Being a full-time wife is not necessarily good. Xiaoyu has Xiaoyu's aspirations."

"A woman just wants a perfect marriage," the eldest aunt said as a matter of course. "Xiaoyu, it's not that your aunt is scaring you. Men need to be coaxed. If Mu Yun ignores you, you can't just accept it. If you continue to live separately like this, one day if something unexpected happens, you will be miserable."

"What you said..." Zhao Xintong was very embarrassed. "Mu Yun didn't ignore Xiaoyu. He just has this bad temper. He doesn't even like to talk to us two..."

Before she could finish speaking, the sound of a car engine sounded outside. Several younger generations who were playing outside suddenly ran in all at once.

"Hide quickly. Big cousin is coming."

"Where's my schoolbag?"

"I'll tell little uncle later that you are pretending to read to deceive him."

...

In the blink of an eye, three or four kids all escaped upstairs. It seemed that Xiao Bingyang was even more terrifying than their parents.

Qin Chun found it funny. Just as the corners of her mouth were about to rise, they froze in the next second.

Xiao Bingyang was standing at the entrance. The afterglow of the setting sun was projected in from the right. He was standing in the light and shadow. His sharp facial contours were coated with a layer of light gold. The originally somewhat aggressive and handsome facial features also became softer in the light and shadow. It was as if he had suddenly changed from an unattainable, cold and indifferent top person to a somewhat approachable neighbor's big brother.

But this illusion passed in a flash. From the entrance to the sofa, the light and shadow disappeared. The arrogant and indifferent Xiao Bingyang came back. He sat down on the sofa without looking sideways. "Mom, eldest aunt, younger aunt."

The eldest aunt beamed. "Oh, Mu Yun. You finally came. I haven't seen you for a long time."

Zhao Xintong winked at Qin Chun, motioning for her to act quickly.

Qin Chun pretended not to see. She didn't even say hello when she entered. Why should she be so eager?

"Xiaoyu, go pour a cup of tea for Mu Yun. There are fruits in the kitchen," the eldest aunt commanded. "Mu Yun must be very tired after being out for so long. Auntie can see that..."

Xiao Bingyang put a box on the coffee table. "Birthday present."

Several gazes all looked at the box. The eldest aunt exclaimed in surprise. "Oh, isn't this the new model just released by Patek Philippe? The one with full diamonds must cost several million..."

As she opened the box and handed it to Zhao Xintong, she said, "Xintong, you are so lucky. Your son is really filial... Eh, your birthday doesn't seem to be..."

"It's for Xiaoyu. Her birthday was yesterday." Xiao Bingyang said calmly.

The eldest aunt's hand froze. She awkwardly put the box back on the coffee table. "This..."

Zhao Xintong was overjoyed. She grabbed the watch and put it on Qin Chun's hand. "Mu Yun chose a good gift. It suits Xiaoyu very well. It's your birthday. Why didn't you say anything? We can celebrate your birthday for you... Isn't your birthday next month? Why was it yesterday?"

The watch was very eye-catching. The rose-red frame and strap, with the star and moon dial, made Qin Chun's slender and fair wrist even more beautiful.

This belated birthday present was very precious. The diamond-studded dial was shining brightly under the light. Just like Qin Chun's marriage into a wealthy family, it was gorgeous but without warmth.

"Mom, it's the lunar calendar," Qin Chun said casually. "I usually celebrate on the Gregorian calendar. It's just a small birthday. Actually, I forgot."

She looked at Xiao Bingyang. The corners of her mouth slightly rose, revealing a formulaic smile. "Thank you."