Chapter 135 He didn't want his wife to go with him to the army; he wanted her to go back home.

Li Qingqing simply curled the corners of her lips: "This is your job, and you're just trying to make a living. There's nothing to apologize for."

From the very beginning, when she chose Duan Huaichuan, it wasn't to be with him forever.

Regarding the child, Li Qingqing did not mention the incident of Zhong Yun'er switching children.

Duan Huaichuan viewed Zhong Yun'er through a biased lens; he disliked anyone speaking ill of Zhong Yun'er in front of him.

Even if she could produce evidence, Duan Huaichuan might not believe what he said.

Li Qingqing smiled self-deprecatingly. In fact, Duan Huaichuan was not as comfortable lying with his eyes closed after suddenly waking up.

At least when he's lying down, his face is pleasing to the eye, and he certainly won't say anything that would make people hate him.

“During your time in the hospital, I’ve also figured out a lot of things. Now that we have a child, we will definitely have to think about the child in the future. You just focus on your work, and I’ll take care of everything else.”

Li Qingqing's words clearly had a hidden meaning. If he could understand it, he should realize that the two of them should work together for their family.

Zhong Yun'er is already married. Whatever their past relationship may have been, it was severed when they each started their own families.

If Duan Huaichuan suddenly realizes his mistake at this moment, Li Qingqing will simply treat it as if nothing had happened, giving him his last chance.

"Yes, I believe you can manage it well."

Duan Huaichuan's words were concise and to the point, clearly indicating that he hadn't understood what Li Qingqing was trying to say at all.

She paused for a moment, then offered no further explanation.

There are many couples in this world whose marriages exist in name only; one more or one less couple makes no difference.

Jiang Fu wanted to say something more, but the relationship between the couple was so subtle that even he, an outsider, could vaguely sense it.

This couple, seemingly united but actually estranged, is truly a situation that leaves one at a loss for words.

Seeing that neither of them spoke again, he waved and handed the bowl in his hand to Li Qingqing.

"Thank you, sister-in-law. I've gained quite a bit of weight recently. If Brother Chuan doesn't wake up soon, I'll be ready for market in a couple of days."

Li Qingqing was amused, but Jiang Fu silently remembered this kindness and vowed to treat his sister-in-law to a meal after he was discharged from the hospital!

Duan Huaichuan didn't drink much fish soup, but he did drink half a bowl of porridge. After his condition improved a little, he silently looked in Li Qingqing's direction, his lips moving.

"Why did you suddenly appear in Beijing with your child? I haven't even had time to submit my application to accompany you to the military."

Li Qingqing brought over a basin of clean water, wrung out a towel, and handed it to him.

“After you left, you never contacted home. They all thought something had happened to you. My parents felt that you weren’t giving them money and didn’t want me to eat and live at their house for free. You have the key to our house, so I can’t go back. I can only help my parents with chores, hoping to find a place to stay.”

Li Qingqing spoke calmly, but Jiang Fu couldn't help but feel a tightness in his heart.

Compared to Zhong Yun'er's daily attempts to gain sympathy, Li Qingqing never mentioned any of these things.

Duan Huaichuan hesitated, then thought of the key he had left in his dormitory.

Actually, he could have gotten another key, but thinking that Zhong Yun'er might not be willing, he kept the only key in his own hand.

Li Qingqing pretended not to see the emotions in her eyes, and her voice, neither too loud nor too soft, was like a hammer hitting someone's heart.

“Two weeks ago, my parents saw that my belly was getting bigger and bigger and I was not doing my job well. They asked me for the rent. I really didn’t have the money. During the argument, they pushed me down, which caused the baby to be born prematurely.”

Those seemingly casual words stirred up memories of the past that no one wanted to recall.

She had never received any special treatment since childhood, and only with Shu Ying could she truly feel that she was a person.

If Duan Huaichuan hadn't asked, she might never have said these words in her entire life.

Li Qingqing slowly raised her head: "It just so happens that Yingying came to the capital to join the army, and my child and I had nowhere else to go, so we simply came along. It's fine now, we're far away from them here, and even if we grow old and die, we will never go back."

Duan Huaichuan was taken aback. Although he was eligible for family members to accompany him to the military, he did not intend to live with Li Qingqing for a long time.

They weren't that familiar with each other yet, and there was no emotional foundation between them. Maintaining some distance might actually help their relationship grow stronger.

But Li Qingqing's words were firm, and her attempt to persuade her to go back was thwarted.

He was a little afraid to look her in the eye: "I'm sorry, when you said you might be pregnant, I thought it would be more comfortable for you to stay at your own home. If we really did have a child, at least your parents would help out, and you wouldn't have to work so hard on your own."

Duan Huaichuan's words were eloquent, but Li Qingqing could tell at a glance that his thoughts and his words did not match.

Men's words are never reliable, let alone a man whose heart belongs to someone else.

When she came over with the child, she had already given up all hope for him.

As husband and wife, they should have been the closest of people, yet he couldn't see a single thing about the hardships and difficulties she faced at home.

He was well aware that his parents favored sons over daughters, and he could see that she was making sacrifices in that family.

But he turned a deaf ear to all of this, relying solely on his wishful thinking.

If his perception was indeed so dull, then Li Qingqing would accept it.

But he could see through everything about Zhong Yun'er.

He could immediately sense her unhappiness and instantly realize what she wanted. He could even anticipate her thoughts without Zhong Yun'er saying a word.

Li Qingqing kept a smile on her face and didn't say anything.

Everything that needed to be said has been said. Duan Huaichuan's next interest should be Zhong Yun'er.

As expected, after a few simple pleasantries, Duan Huaichuan met Li Qingqing's gaze and asked in a casual manner.

"Did you hear any news about Yun'er on your way here from Shanghai with the child?"

As she had guessed, Li Qingqing found it amusing.

She brushed a stray hair from her forehead with one hand: "It's fine."

If nothing unexpected happens, he will be able to see her soon.