Chapter 241: Two hundred and forty, the terrifying man Chapter 241: Two hundred and forty, the terrifying man Liu Shanyue looked around and quickly spotted Qin Yushen, who was helping Song Yan Ning with her food, and smiled, “They’re over there.” It was only in front of Xiao Ning that Xiao Shen would be gentle and considerate. If the two of them could come together in the future, Xiao Shen would definitely be very caring toward his wife.
Zhou Xiaoqi followed Liu Shanyue over to Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen, “Are both of these kids yours? They are really beautiful.” She really hadn’t seen children as attractive as these before.
Liu Shanyue shook her head, “She is Xinxin’s daughter.”
“Is Xinxin doing well now? Is she still with Song Yufeng?” Zhou Xiaoqi asked curiously. She was also good friends with Xinxin, though not as close as with Xiao Yue. Back then, all of Xinxin’s attention was on Song Yufeng, and she hardly had time to hang out with them.
Liu Shanyue nodded, “Xiao Shen, Xiao Ning, this is Aunt Zhou.” That day she received a call from Xinxin, who said she had gotten back together with Song Yufeng, but she didn’t ask for details. Her relationship with Xinxin wasn’t as close as it had been.
“Aunt Zhou!” Qin Yushen and Song Yan Ning greeted Zhou Xiaoqi politely.
“Good kids!” Zhou Xiaoqi said with a smile, nodding. She envied Xiao Yue for having such wonderful children, unlike herself who had been married for many years but couldn’t get pregnant due to health reasons. She longed to have a child of her own.
“Xiao Shen, Xiao Ning, I’m going to chat with Aunt Zhou for a bit,” Liu Shanyue told Qin Yushen and Song Yan Ning.
“Okay,” both Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen nodded.
Liu Shanyue smiled and looked at Zhou Xiaoqi, “Let’s go over.”
“Sure,” Zhou Xiaoqi said, glancing at Qin Yushen and Song Yan Ning with envy and a touch of melancholy in her eyes. If she could get pregnant, her child would also be quite grown by now.
Zhou Xiaoqi led Liu Shanyue to her seat and introduced her to a middle-aged man who was dining, “Husband, this is my college classmate Liu Shanyue, Xiao Yue, and this is my husband Jason.”
“Hello!” Liu Shanyue greeted him with a smile.
Jason lifted his head to glance at Liu Shanyue, giving her a faint nod, while also giving Zhou Xiaoqi a look.
Zhou Xiaoqi felt a bit awkward and a hint of fear flashed in her eyes, “Xiao Yue, don’t mind him, that’s just his personality.” She was so happy to see Xiao Yue that she temporarily forgot her husband disliked being disturbed while eating.
Liu Shanyue shook her head, “It’s alright.”
“Let’s sit down and talk,” Zhou Xiaoqi said, placing her plate on the table.
Liu Shanyue nodded and sat down with her.
“Xiao Yue, I forgot to ask, did you come to Country Y this time to travel with the two kids?” Zhou Xiaoqi asked as she took a sip of lemon water.
“Yes,” Liu Shanyue nodded. There were some things she didn’t wish to elaborate on; she hadn’t seen Xiaoqi for many years and was even less acquainted with Xiaoqi’s husband. She preferred not to delve into work-related topics.
“I happen to be free these next few days, I can show you around,” Zhou Xiaoqi wanted to spend more time with Liu Shanyue. It was not easy to meet after such a long time; she really wanted to continue the friendship they once shared.
“That would be great,” Liu Shanyue was also happy. Her company’s business could be wrapped up by tomorrow, and she planned to take the two kids around Country Y. Having Xiaoqi accompany them would be perfect.
“Clack!” The fork was placed on the plate, making a crisp sound.
Jason stood up with displeasure, “I’m full, you guys chat.”
Zhou Xiaoqi saw the displeased look on Jason and couldn’t help but shiver, quickly standing up too, looking apologetically at Liu Shanyue, “Xiao Yue, we’ll head back first. Which room are you staying in? I’ll come to find you later.”
Liu Shanyue slightly furrowed her eyebrows and gave her room number. She could tell that Xiaoqi was very afraid of her husband, it seemed that Xiaoqi’s life was not going well.
Watching the two leave, Liu Shanyue shook her head and returned to her seat.
Zhou Xiaoqi followed Jason back to their room tremblingly, “Jason, don’t be mad, I haven’t seen Xiao Yue for almost twenty years, and I was just so happy to see her that I… I really didn’t mean to upset you.”
When she first married Jason, he was very kind to her, but she didn’t know when he started hitting her for no reason, and no matter how she resisted, it was useless. It was Jason who had caused her to lose their child. Since then, she had been unable to get pregnant again.
She had tried to run away, but each time, Jason would find her, and she was utterly unable to break free from his clutches. Now, she was truly afraid of him and desperately wished someone could take her away.
Jason, with a cloudy face, looked at Zhou Xiaoqi, “Not intentional? I think you are just trying to escape from me, aren’t you?”
“No, I’m not.” Zhou Xiaoqi, looking at Jason’s increasingly gloomy face, shivered in fear.
Jason took a step forward, grabbing Zhou Xiaoqi’s hair in one swift motion and looked at her coldly, “Then why don’t you remember my words? I have told you that without my permission, you are not to speak to anyone, not even other women.”
Zhou Xiaoqi, horrified, shook her head, “I won’t do it again, I won’t ever talk to anyone else again, please let me go this time, I beg you!”
“Slap!” A loud smack resounded in the room followed by a scream.
After Liu Shanyue returned to her seat, she couldn’t stop thinking about Zhou Xiaoqi’s panicked expression as she left.
Song Yan Ning noticed Liu Shanyue frowning in silence, “Aunt Qin, are you not feeling well?”
Liu Shanyue shook her head, “I’m a bit worried about Xiaoqi. Her expression when she left was a bit off, she seemed really scared of her husband.”
“Should we go check on her? Which room is Aunt Zhou staying in?” As Song Yan Ning spoke, she had already released her Divine Sense, and soon her face turned as red as the rosy clouds in the sky. It was still early, yet so many people couldn’t wait any longer.
Qin Yushen saw the redness on Song Yan Ning’s face and immediately realized what she had done, tapping her head lightly, “Be careful or you’ll get styes.”
Song Yan Ning rolled her eyes at Qin Yushen, “How was I supposed to know?” If she had known, she wouldn’t have looked.
“You’re not allowed to look next time.” Qin Yushen helplessly glanced at Song Yan Ning. If she wanted to see, he could show her.
Song Yan Ning rolled her eyes again, silently deciding to ignore Qin Yushen. It wasn’t like she did it on purpose; she just hadn’t thought that much.
“What are you two talking about?” Liu Shanyue couldn’t understand their conversation at all. Was this what they called a generation gap?
“Mom, do you know Aunt Zhou’s room number?” Qin Yushen held Song Yan Ning’s hand under the table. Was this little girl mad at him?
Song Yan Ning tried to pull her hand away a few times unsuccessfully, glaring fiercely at Qin Yushen. Let go!
Qin Yushen raised an eyebrow. Not letting go!