After Chi Qiu was discharged from the hospital, the busiest person was Auntie Zhang.
Once she saw the bruises on Chi Qiu’s face, the whole person was terrified. From this day on, she pounded nutritious meals from morning to night, basically ‘stationed’ in the kitchen, never leaving.
In order to be worthy of the extra salary Lu Ming gave her, she studied recipes with all her might. Even if she had time to rest, she would be on the phone with Auntie Su to study new healthy dishes.
Her enthusiasm for her work was enough to make Chi Qiu round in no time.
Even Chi Lanyan looked at Auntie Zhang with admiration.
Seeing Chi Qiu’s good-looking expression, Chi Lanyan sighed in a good mood: “it’s really right to let you live here.”
But Chi Qiu sighed and said bitterly: “Now not only Aunt Zhang, even uncle and Yanchen also always send me good food. I feel sorry if I don’t eat, but if I eat…” he said, lowering his head aggrievedly: “And I think it’s delicious, so I finish it without realizing it.”
You know, Lu Fengshen’s cooking skills were not bad, and Ji Yanchen’s aunt’s1not really his auntie, but probably his maid/kitchen helper cooking skills weren’t bad either.
And Chi Qiu didn’t know why, but after living in Lu Ming’s place, his appetite improved a lot. Sometimes Lu Ming coaxed him a little, and he could drink a big bowl of soup.
Under these well-meaning ‘attacks’, it was impossible for Chi Qiu not to gain weight…
So, he grabbed Chi Lanyan’s hand and persuaded seriously: “Mom, during this time, you should let Auntie Su rest well, don’t bring food. I really can’t eat anymore!”
Chi Qiu suspected that he was eating better than Chi Lanyan during confinement.
Chi Lanyan had no choice but to put the fish soup she carried back on the coffee table, intending to bring it to the company herself to drink later. Otherwise, it would be a pity for Auntie Su’s hard work.
Chi Qiu was still talking to himself, “I can’t let Yanchen bring food over, either.”
Speaking of Ji Yanchen, Chi Lanyan couldn’t help but boast: “This kid Yanchen… I said he didn’t have to worry about Lin Yuming, but he ran up and down to help. It really helped me a lot.”
Recently, Chi Xia and Chi Lanyan had a lot of arguments. Chi Lanyan had to deal with company affairs during the day and deal with Chi Xia’s outbursts at night, so she was really tired.
With Ji Yanchen’s help, Chi Lanyan felt much more relaxed.
She smiled: “Yanchen has indeed grown up, doing things in a well organized manner.” Saying that, she looked around, “Where is Lu Ming? How come I don’t see him today, isn’t he usually sticky?”
Chi Qiu’s face flushed, it was the first time he heard such an adjective from Chi Lanyan’s mouth.
“He went to the company. Now he has to go every two days to take care of the work at hand. Otherwise Secretary Xu will be working too hard. The rest of the time, Lu Ming is at home with me. Don’t worry.”
Chi Lanyan nodded, she had nothing to ask about Lu Ming’s work.
What she cared about was the Lu family’s side: “Since he’s already talked to Elder Lu about the divorce, Elder Lu is a bit distressed and he has called me. But I didn’t say much, I just thought, your face is now almost healed and since you don’t plan to divorce him, it’s reasonable you have to make it clear.”
Not to mention, Lu Rongtian and Zhen Zhen were about to hold a banquet to celebrate, right?
Chi Qiu thought deeply and shook his head: “Wait a little longer, I still have to think about it.”
“Think about what?” Chi Lanyan didn’t understand.
Chi Qiu’s eyes were blank as he hesitantly replied: “I’m thinking, should we do what Lu Ming said; divorce first and then start over.”
Chi Qiu heard Chi Lanyan take a deep breath.
He instantly guessed what she was going to say and hurriedly said: “I know, since we are not going to go our separate ways, there is no need to let go of the Lu family’s property and consider it a favor to Lu Ming. However, he has lied to me…I, I know he’s getting better now and won’t do those wrong things again, but I always have something in my heart that I can’t let go.”
After all, it was true that Lu Ming forgot him, and it was also true that Lu Ming lied to him.
This marriage for the sake of property had always been a hurdle in the heart of Chi Qiu.
Lu Ming also found out.
That was why Lu Ming proposed to divorce first, but not separate. The relationship between the two hadn’t really eased up as it was before. Now, Lu Ming, because of his consideration for Chi Qiu, even slept in a separate room.
Chi Lanyan had always been a profit-oriented businesswoman, but in the matter regarding Chi Qiu, she would no longer force anything. She understood that Chi Qiu’s heart was worried about the loss and understood that Chi Qiu was once bitten by a snake so he’d even be afraid of the well’s rope.2the literal meaning for this idiom would be ‘once bitten by a snake, ten years in fear of a well rope’ but I changed it a little so it’d fit the sentence. Anyway, the meaning is the same as ‘once bitten, twice shy’.
She knew that Chi Qiu was not doubting Lu Ming, but that his wounded heart needed a foothold to repair. She also knew that it would take a slow process for Lu Ming to really get back with Chi Qiu.
However, as far as the current situation was concerned, Chi Qiu’s heart was already a soft mess. When talking about divorce, Chi Qiu was thinking about the future of him and Lu Ming, and wanted to continue well and start over earnestly.
Seeing that her son liked Lu Ming so much, Chi Lanyan was suddenly relieved.
“It’s okay, you two are fine anyway. Marriage and divorce, that’s all a formality.” She smiled, patting the back of Chi Qiu’s hand: “Your comfort is the most important thing. It’s good for Lu Ming too. ”
“En.” Chi Qiu followed with a smile.
After the two of them chatted for a few minutes, she took out a flash drive from her bag and handed it to Chi Qiu: “There are some study materials in here, you can listen to them when you have time. It’s all things that will help you when you come to the company in the future.”
“En.” Chi Qiu put the flash drive smoothly into his jacket pocket, thinking in the evening he would have to ask Lu Ming to help him with what he had learned recently.
Although he couldn’t see, he was not idle at home; he had been preparing for his future plans.
After a long while, Chi Lanyan picked up the tea and took a sip: “Your sister recently…”
Chi Qiu’s breathing tightened, he still cared about Chi Xia.
Chi Lanyan paused for almost half a minute and continued: “Since I started dealing with her father’s affairs, she stopped going to work at the company, probably in protest against me. Xiao Qiu, this company has half of my life’s work. I was, indeed, afraid that no one would inherit it in the end, so I did something wrong, to both you and Xiao Xia. I’m really happy that you said you want to come to the company to help me in the future…”
She also said, “But, if you are forcing yourself to do this because of your sister, then you really don’t have to.”
Chi Lanyan had experienced change after change and her state of mind had changed a lot.
Chi Qiu noticed this and blinked his eyes, as if he was mentally brewing what he was going to say.
But in the next second, Chi Lanyan said directly: “Xiao Qiu, when your eyes heal, go do what you want to do. Don’t worry too much about the company, mom is still young.”
Given Chi Lanyan’s current physical condition, it was still too early for her to retire.
What Chi Lanyan didn’t know was that Chi Qiu’s wish had never changed. When he was a child, he thought that when he grew up, he would work for his mother’s company and do the best he could for his mother’s lifelong efforts.
Unfortunately, blindness changed everything.
Right now, Chi Qiu had a chance to seize his wish, so how could he give up?
He lowered his eyes and didn’t explain anything to Chi Lanyan. He withdrew his hand, squeezing the flash drive in his pocket and nodded silently.
He wanted to wait until his eyes were really well and he could really help Chi Lanyan before committing to something.
In the evening, not long after Chi Lanyan left, Lu Ming’s car pulled into the garage.
Chi Qiu heard the sound of the front yard gate opening and groped his way to the entrance of the living room to open the door.
Inside the house, Auntie Zhang put the dishes on the table and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window in the living room to look: “It’s Mr. Lu who has returned. Sir, I’ve prepared the meal, you and Mr. Lu can wash your hands and eat it later.”
As soon as the words left his mouth, Lu Ming stepped in the door with quick steps.
As soon as he saw Chi Qiu, he smiled. His tone was filled with joy that could not be concealed: “Why are you standing here waiting for me again?” He stepped forward to hold Chi Qiu’s hand and said warmly, “Tired?”
Chi Qiu asked back in confusion, “I’m not even going out to work, what’s so tiring about being at home?”
Lu Ming reasoned: “Waiting for me is also very tiring, ah. Just like I think of you in the company, very tiring.”
Chi Qiu: “…”
Auntie Zhang was embarrassed and ran away immediately: “Ah, I’m going to clean up the kitchen first.”
Lu Ming didn’t care so much, love words were hanging in the air: “I really want to take you with me to the company.”
This sentence was sincere. Lu Ming can’t wait for Chi Qiu and himself to be together all the time. He didn’t want to be separated even for a moment, but he had to consider Chi Qiu’s mood and didn’t dare to act recklessly.
Who knew, Chi Qiu actually responded: “Okay.”
Lu Ming was so excited that he almost lost his footing, but fortunately he was not young and his appearance was quite stable. Relying on his superficial steadiness, he stood in front of Chi Qiu.
Chi Qiu said: “Take me there later. Now my eyes are not convenient, it will give you trouble.”
Chi Qiu had never properly seen Lu Ming who was busy in the company. Before, he always hurriedly left after delivering a meal, not to disturb Lu Ming.
“No trouble! You can go whenever you want.” Lu Ming was flattered and touched. Every day, Chi Qiu was retreating and giving him new opportunities.
He especially wanted to kiss Chi Qiu’s forehead, but was afraid that Chi Qiu would be unhappy, so he had no choice but to hold back.
He took Chi Qiu to wash his hands and get ready to eat.
However, Chi Qiu quietly grabbed the corner of his coat, as if there was something unspeakable. He whispered: “Lu Ming, you come with me.”
Lu Ming completely obeyed the command.
Only to see Chi Qiu bring him into the bedroom. After a few moments of being shy, he asked Lu Ming in a small voice: “Have I gained a lot of weight?”
“Not fat, you were too thin before, now you are just right.” Lu Ming was telling the truth.
Chi Qiu didn’t think so. But he couldn’t see, he didn’t know what he had become after eating so much. He also didn’t quite believe what Lu Ming said, because in his perception, Lu Ming now only spoke sweet words.
Even if he became a big fat man weighing more than 100 kg,3in raw it’s 200 jin Lu Ming could still praise his good looks…
Chi Qiu was anxious, so he bit the bullet and pulled Lu Ming’s hand to his stomach.
He said as if to prove it: “I mean it! I have a small belly…Lu Ming, why don’t you go and talk to Uncle, tell him not to send soup anymore. On Yanchen’s side, I’ll go and say it myself.”
Chi Qiu intended to just eat the meal cooked by Auntie Zhang alone and not eat the rest.
However, when Lu Ming’s hand touched Chi Qiu’s stomach, he couldn’t hear anything. His head was instantly emptied, and ten thousand fireworks exploded a new world in his heart.
Chi Qiu’s soft stomach was probably the best hotbed for Lu Ming’s emotions. If Chi Qiu could see it, he should be able to see Lu Ming’s ears turning red, it was a very rare sight.
Lu Ming licked his dry lips and couldn’t answer anything for a while.
On the contrary, Lu Ming’s hand moved dishonestly and pinched Chi Qiu’s stomach uncontrollably.
Pinching Chi Qiu to the point he regretted his move, pinching Chi Qiu to the point he blushed, pinching Chi Qiu to the point he quickly shook off Lu Ming’s hand with anger: “What are you doing!”
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