Chapter 714: Chapter 707: Finally Meeting (Part 1)
In the yard, Leng Yichen was growing a bit impatient and said to Wang Hai, "Go check, why isnât she out yet?"
As soon as Wang Hai turned around, he saw Xiao Qiao being awkwardly pushed out by Mrs. Qiao, her face flushed.
Seeing Leng Yichenâs expression wasnât too good, Mrs. Qiao hurriedly said, "Oh dear, sorry about that. We were talking inside, and youâre probably getting anxious waiting. Xiao Qiao, move along, quickly now!" Saying this, Mrs. Qiao gave Xiao Qiao a couple of nudges.
With Mrs. Qiaoâs actions and thinking back to their conversation in the room earlier, Xiao Qiao felt dizzy just by looking at Leng Yichen.
"Actually, weâre the ones who should apologize, sorry to trouble you, Xiao Qiao," Leng Yichen said lightly, then turned to Xiao Qiao, "Can we go now? Today, you just need to guide us up the mountain, then wait for us at the fork in the road to avoid any danger."
Upon hearing Leng Yichenâs words, Mrs. Qiao quickly nudged Xiao Qiao with an ambiguous smile, "Did you hear that? Boss Leng really cares about you, so you should listen to him."
Hearing Mrs. Qiaoâs words, Leng Yichen furrowed his brow and gave her a faint glance, "Letâs go."
Leng Yichen turned and walked towards the door, while Wang Hai gave Mrs. Qiao a deep look before turning around, a sarcastic smile curling at the corners of his mouth.
Xiao Qiao blushingly jogged to catch up. Before her mother came home, she thought there was no possibility between her and Leng Yichen. He loved his wife so much, thereâs no way heâd fancy a countryside girl like her.
But after hearing her motherâs words today, she started thinking maybe there was a chance with Leng Yichen after all. At least, his words just now showed he cared about her.
Actually, the reason Leng Yichen said those words was to prevent innocent Xiao Qiao from getting involved. Moreover, if something really happened to a girl like her, it would be troublesome for him too.
Yesterday, in his hurry to get up the mountain to find Bai Yiran, Leng Yichen hadnât thought it through and let Xiao Qiao follow, but thinking back now, yesterdayâs actions were really inappropriate.
Mrs. Qiao followed the three of them out of the house, waving at their backs, "Be safe, come back soon! Iâll have dinner ready when youâre back!"
Her attitude was like seeing off her daughter and son-in-law to work, Leng Yichenâs face darkened, he didnât look back and just quickened his pace.
Xiao Qiao awkwardly turned back, waving to her mother to signal her to go back inside. But Mrs. Qiao misunderstood, continuing to wave at Xiao Qiao, calling out, "Donât worry, mom knows!"
The neighbor lady gave Mrs. Qiao a strange look, "Look at you, all enthusiastic, anyone would think heâs your son-in-law!"
Mrs. Qiao rolled her eyes at the neighbor lady, "Of course heâs my son-in-law!"
"Are you talking nonsense? Didnât we clear it up yesterday? Heâs just staying at your house, and you call him a son-in-law!" The neighbor lady wasnât impressed with Mrs. Qiaoâs smug behavior, which wasnât befitting a widow.
Mrs. Qiao spat, "Youâre just jealous! Your daughter isnât as good as my Xiao Qiao, and youâve always been envious of her since before! Let me tell you, that Boss Leng fancies my Xiao Qiao, or why else would he stay at my house instead of others in the village?"
The neighbor lady was skeptical and internally unbalanced, "Youâre the one saying all this, who would believe it?"
Seeing the neighbor lady didnât believe her, Mrs. Qiao was all in now. Anyway, sheâd set her sights on this Boss Leng, and come what may, heâd be her son-in-law!
"You still donât believe it? I asked Xiao Qiao about it yesterday, and the deed is done, and you still donât believe it?"