CHAPTER 287: CHAPTER 287 I AM INNOCENT

Madam Jiang hadn’t been out long before she returned, looking slightly serious.

Shen Qingqing thought it was unusual.

She asked, "Mom, what’s going on?"

Madam Jiang first cursed Yang Fen.

Then she said, "You’re having a baby, and her mom urged her to hurry and have one too. She wasn’t pleased, and they argued a bit. She threatened to leave and never come back, which upset her mom to the point of fainting."

This was someone else’s family matter, not enough to make the mother-in-law look so serious.

Shen Qingqing asked, "Did she mention me again?"

Madam Jiang gave her a look, "She did. Yang Fen even asked her mom to inquire about your situation. I just feel that person has ill intentions."

Perhaps due to disappointment in her daughter, Yang’s mother didn’t hide it from Madam Jiang and shared everything.

The most important thing was for the Jiang Family to be cautious, to prevent anything from happening to Shen Qingqing, which would be bad for everyone.

Shen Qingqing’s expression faded a bit.

She couldn’t understand what Yang Fen was thinking.

If Jiang Zhixun had once liked Yang Fen, her actions could be understood as being driven mad by love.

The key point is, Jiang Zhixun has never liked her.

He hasn’t had any interactions with her privately.

Shen Qingqing really couldn’t understand why someone would make themselves so miserable over a man who has no connection to them.

Can a normal person even do such a thing?

Life is one’s own, speaking and acting should be more self-considerate.

Shen Qingqing told Madam Jiang, "I’ll keep a distance if I see her."

Madam Jiang nodded repeatedly, "You are the priority protection right now, just be cautious, don’t go hard against certain people."

She mumbled to herself, is Yang Fen sick or something, always fixated on Qingqing.

Unconsciously, Madam Jiang thought about her previous plans.

She had wanted her son to make do and be with Yang Fen.

Even though it’s been many years, Madam Jiang still feels embarrassed remembering it.

She dare not tell her daughter-in-law about her foolish past actions, afraid it might affect their relationship.

"If she dares do anything to you, I absolutely won’t let her off this time!"

Shen Qingqing found it annoying too.

Can’t everyone just live their own lives peacefully?

She hasn’t provoked Yang Fen, why does Yang keep fixating on her?

She made a mental note.

Told Madam Jiang, "She probably wouldn’t dare to go too far."

"Who knows, she even dared to report Zhixun."

Those things, they’re not something a normal girl would do.

Yang Fen is really off track.

"I thought she’d be better after getting married, but she’s back causing trouble again."

Madam Jiang felt upset and cursed several times.

Finally, she said, "It’s definitely because of Li Hongyan’s gossiping mouth, she must have stirred things up with Yang Fen. Otherwise, why did Yang, who hasn’t returned to her family for so long, start inquiring about you as soon as she came back? She must have planned it."

Shen Qingqing sighed, "The mouth and legs belong to others, we can’t control them, we can only be careful ourselves and not get into conflict."

Madam Jiang just felt aggrieved.

They haven’t provoked anyone, how did they get tangled up with such petty people?

She glared at her son, "It’s all your fault."

Jiang Zhixun was exasperated, afraid of his wife misunderstanding, he quickly clarified to her, "I have nothing to do with Yang Fen, we just knew each other since childhood, exchanged greetings... We haven’t even said hello in years."

With everything that has happened, he’s not foolish, how could he not keep his distance from Yang Fen?

His wife forgets many things, Jiang Zhixun said, "You used to bring her home to do homework; we talked a bit then but haven’t spoken much in years."

His face clearly showed: I’m innocent!

Shen Qingqing held back her laughter, pinched his cheek, "You’re saying it’s my fault for attracting annoying people?"

Jiang Zhixun shook his head.

"Whoever has crooked thoughts is at fault."

When Qingqing first came to the compound, she wanted friends, Yang Fen was quiet and gentle then, Qingqing was willing to go to school and do homework with her, it’s perfectly normal.

You can’t blame her for poor judgment.

She hasn’t done anything to harm anyone.

He hugged Qingqing’s waist, "Don’t go out alone, let mom accompany you."

Shen Qingqing thought he was making a fuss, but she understood Jiang Zhixun’s concern.

He’s busy with work, often not home.

If there’s no one with her, he’d be worried, if it affected his work it wouldn’t be good.

After all, when they’re not home, they’ve hired someone to look after the old man.

So, she followed Jiang Zhixun’s arrangement to ease his mind.

She nodded and said with a smile, "It means mom has to work hard, going early and coming back late with me."

Hearing her daughter-in-law say this, Madam Jiang’s mood improved.

Although she doesn’t seek reward, seeing the young couple acknowledge and appreciate her efforts, how could she not be happy?

"Going to school with you is nice, interacting with many people daily, seeing different sights, it makes me feel years younger. If I were at home doing nothing, I might overthink and worry."

When Shen Qingqing works, Madam Jiang either helps with chores in the dormitory and rests.

Or she wanders around campus, or shops outside, preparing various things for her soon to be born grandchild.

When Shen Qingqing finishes work, they head home together.

Every day is lively.

It’s just that the old man at home still causes concern, even though they have caretakers, not monitoring him personally feels uneasy.

Putting Yang Fen’s issue aside, Madam Jiang took out the child’s items she bought to show Jiang Zhixun.

"Qingqing has seen these but you haven’t, as the father, you should participate somewhat."

Jiang Zhixun picked up a hat, sizing it against his palm.

It’s not even as big as his hand.

A bit unsure, "Is a baby this small?"

"Newborns, how big do you suppose? When times were tough, you were born barely bigger than a corn cob."

Jiang Zhixun’s mouth twitched.

He’s tall now, how could he have been that small at birth?

"You’re always exaggerating."

Shen Qingqing tried hard not to laugh, patting his shoulder, "It’s better than saying you looked like a mouse."

Jiang Zhixun ground his teeth, "I’m handsome and charming, how do I resemble a mouse?"

Shen Qingqing blinked, "Or maybe like a monkey."

Knowing she was teasing, a furious Jiang Zhixun felt the urge to bite.

He looked at Shen Qingqing begrudgingly, "I’m the child’s real dad, aren’t you worried about giving birth to a mouse or a monkey?"

Shen Qingqing tapped his back annoyed, "Talk properly."

He grunted, "Biased."

Suggesting he looked like a mouse, a monkey at birth.

Yet forbidding him to use those words on the baby.

Isn’t that biased?

Madam Jiang laughed, "Life is better now, the child can enjoy comfort, surely the little one will be chubby and adorable."

Jiang Zhixun said, "Cuteness doesn’t fill the stomach, being strong is better."

Shen Qingqing instantly pictured a milk-filled "strong man."

She couldn’t help chuckling, "Nothing else matters as long as the child is safe and healthy."