After Qin Yang had rescued her, she pointed to a spot nearby and said her husband was still trapped underneath.
Qin Yang did not hesitate, and quickly dug the man out.
Fortunately, the man was still breathing, but the mud had crushed his ribs, possibly puncturing a lobe of his lung, causing internal injuries, and one of his legs was broken.
Not far from them, the two people they had dug out were already lifeless.
At that moment, it felt like humanity was so insignificant in the face of nature, that simply being alive was good, and there was hope.
He had never doubted whether rescuing people was the right thing to do.
But now…
Qin Yang returned to the dormitory and immediately took out some writing paper.
He needed to write a letter to his wife about what had happened today. Was he really being too kind-hearted?
At the same time, in a nearby family compound.
Sha Jianqi was eating dinner, talking to his wife about today’s events.
“I told you from the start, this wasn’t a solution. You insisted that since Qin Yang had been married for almost a year and they hadn’t had children, he would definitely adopt that child.”
Xu Sijin hadn’t expected this outcome. From what she knew about Qin Yang, if he was truly desperate, he would adopt the child.
He wouldn’t mind an extra pair of chopsticks, an extra mouth to feed; at worst, it’d be a bit inconvenient to keep the child by his side, and he could send him back to his hometown.
Xu Sijin served him some food with her chopsticks, her voice gentle, “Jianqi, am I not thinking of you? This isn’t something our union should resolve. They are causing trouble for you, and I’m trying to help you out.”
“I know you mean well, but it’s not that simple. I think we should notify the welfare institute or even the local government if necessary. There has to be a solution.”
“Jianqi, you’re too naive. It’s clear that mother and son are trying to latch onto Qin Yang, whatever you do will be in vain.”
Sha Jianqi frowned slightly, “We can’t just let this continue. The minister values Qin Yang greatly, as you know. Today’s incident has already caused quite an impact. If this continues, I’m worried it will affect my promotion. Old Liu is retiring in two years, and these next two years are crucial for me.”
“I know. Don’t worry, leave it to me. I’ll go talk to that woman.”
Sha Jianqi was somewhat skeptical, “Are you sure? You’ve said this before…”
“Don’t worry, women understand women best. Once this is settled, I’ll even have my father put in a good word for you, ensuring there won’t be any trouble.”
Sha Jianqi, reassured by the mention of his father-in-law stepping in, relaxed, “Then I’ll leave it in your hands.”
…
After finishing the letter, Qin Yang didn’t wait for the mailman. He took some time off to go and post the letter himself.
He missed his wife terribly and was eager to know where he had gone wrong.
Qin Yang hurried to the post office, sent the letter, and felt much calmer.
As he was about to head back, he saw a familiar figure in the distance, rapidly walking forward and then sneakily slipping into an alley.
Xu Sijin, facing the woman, was far from the gentle and virtuous demeanor she had with Sha Jianqi.
In just a few months, the clarity in her eyes had disappeared, replaced by calculation and resentment.
“Why are you so useless? I’ve already given you the opportunity. If you can’t seize it, no one can help you. Think carefully, your in-laws have already kicked you out, and even your own family won’t take you in. Qin Yang is your only hope now. He doesn’t have children of his own, and if you push your child onto him, he will surely not mistreat your son.”
The woman knew this very well since she had approached Qin Yang with this very intention.
Furthermore, the first time she met that man last year, her gaze was firmly captured by him. She regretted having married early; otherwise, she would have repaid him with her body for saving her life.
Since then, she often thought of that man during countless nights, even while her paralyzed husband lay beside her. The tingling sensation she felt when thinking of Qin Yang was uncontrollable.
Finally, after her husband’s death, she thought she had her chance, even if initially she could only push her child onto him, let the child build a relationship with him, and gradually scheme using the child’s name.
Over time, affection would grow, and she was confident she could win that man over.
But she hadn’t expected that man’s heart to be so cold and hard, that he wouldn’t even take the child.
When he had been so eager to help before.
The woman hid the look in her eyes, her face showing sorrow, “I’m sorry, Mr. Xu, this must be our fate as mother and son. I know we’ve made things difficult for Mr. Qin. If we could survive any other way, I wouldn’t have taken this step with my child, but I didn’t expect…”
Her voice broke as she began to cry, repeatedly uttering apologies.
“I have nothing left, I could just hang myself with a rope, and reunite with Genbao’s father soon. But Genbao is so young, he doesn’t understand anything, I really can’t bear to leave him… Mr. Xu, according to what you said, Mr. Qin is a selfless man, he hates causing trouble for the country and his workplace, if I leave the child at the entrance of his workplace…”
Xu Sijin narrowed her eyes, “That might actually work. Given Qin Yang’s personality, if the child is left at his workplace’s doorway, there’s a high chance he’ll take care of him. But how he’ll handle it is hard to say.”
Once, he would have definitely adopted the child. That had been her plan as well.
To have Qin Yang adopt the child and send him back to his hometown.
She did not believe that woman would willingly help Qin Yang raise someone else’s child. If misunderstandings arose over a child of unclear parentage, that could ruin their relationship.
Even if she couldn’t marry Qin Yang, she wouldn’t let anyone else have an easy time.
But now…
“Just pushing the child onto him isn’t enough.”
Xu Sijin pulled out a small package from her bag and whispered a few words into the woman’s ear.
The woman’s eyes flashed with surprise upon hearing Xu Sijin’s words. As Xu Sijin straightened up, her expression quickly changed to one of complexity and difficulty as she spoke, “Mr. Xu, isn’t this a bit much?”
“Wouldn’t you like to secure a chance for your son to have a future with food and clothing? If so, do as I say. This is your last chance. If you miss it, don’t say I didn’t help you.”
The woman seemed to make a great resolution, and finally, with a determined face, she said, “For Genbao, Mr. Xu, I’ll do as you say.”
“Good, then wait for my message. I’ll arrange for Qin Yang to meet you, and you take it from there. Don’t disappoint me.”
Xu Sijin took one last look at the woman and child before turning and walking away.
She didn’t want to push things this far. If Qin Yang had willingly accepted the child, she wouldn’t have had to arrange a woman for him.
She had never had that man.
But now, seeing him remain chastely devoted to that wretched woman Lin Chuxia, she’d rather destroy him.