"Mom, there are many times when you can't just look at one side of the story. It's true that there are some things that I haven't told you because I didn't think the time was right. However, that doesn't count as lying."
Qin Fangang lowered his voice and weighed the pros and cons in his heart before he continued, "Since you've asked, I'll continue on this topic. I believe you already know some things, including the things that Auntie Xiao told you at the beginning. Actually, I've never thought of hiding them from you. You're the mother I respect the most, so I'll find the right time to tell you about these things."
Qin Huimin's expression instantly darkened and her tone became much harsher. "Fan Gang, what do you mean by that?"
"I mean exactly what I said."
Qin Fangang took a deep breath and frowned as he looked at Qin Huimin. His thin lips parted slightly and every word that escaped his mouth was serious. "Mom, I'm serious about that woman."
"…"
Qin Huimin's face turned pale and her eyes were filled with disbelief. "That woman … Leng Xinyu, isn't she?"
Qin Fangang nodded.
"…"
Qin Huimin held her breath and clenched her fists tightly. She knew her son well. Usually, once he set his mind on someone or something, it was very difficult to make him change his mind. She had already heard about Leng Xinyu, but previously, she had really thought that it was just a joke by Fan Gang. He wasn't someone who didn't know his limits. Who was Leng Xinyu? She was Lu Yihan's wife and Lu Shiyun's daughter-in-law. And he … was Lu Yihan's elder brother. Even if they had the same father but different mothers, he was still his elder brother. How could he possibly touch Lu Yihan's woman?
But what did he just say?
Qin Huimin shook her head. Her expression was stiff and her tone was cold. "I won't agree to it. You don't have to tell me about this woman!"
Qin Fangang frowned and rubbed his thumb with his index finger. He didn't say a word.
Qin Huimin continued to say, "Fan Gang, I won't agree to it! Let's not talk about what you think for now. As a woman, if she can waver between her husband and her husband's brother, I'm sure she's not a good woman. I don't want to beat around the bush with you. We mother and son have depended on each other for more than 20 years. You're the only thing Mom has persisted with in this world. I didn't ask you to come back to D City to steal Lu Yihan's wife and make her your woman. Do you understand? "
"… You've been very sensible and mature since you were young. You've never let me down in the slightest. Mom really believes in you, so even if your Auntie Xiao told me about it, I didn't take it to heart. I think you'll never make such a low-level mistake. Don't let Mom down, and don't make me sad!"
Qin Huimin's words were very flexible. He had a good grasp of both the soft and the hard.
When these words reached Qin Fangang's ears, he didn't even seem to have the strength to refute. However, she had already expected things to turn out this way. Of course, she wouldn't agree. The only person who needed to work hard on this road was Qin Fangang.
"Mom, I'm not telling you this now for you to accept it all at once. I know you're a woman of principle. I know what you're thinking. From your point of view, it's normal for you to think this way. Just like you said, I've been sensible and mature since I was young. I know what I'm doing, so don't you trust my judgment? I like this woman. I want her very much. I also want to protect her and not let her suffer. Her marriage to Lu Yihan is only in name … "
"That won't do!"
When Qin Huimin heard Qin Fangang trying so hard to speak up for Leng Xinyu, she was so angry that her head hurt. She coldly interrupted him and said, "Stop talking. If you want to continue talking about this woman, I don't want to hear it. Go back and rest."
"… Mom."
"Fan Gang, you know I'm not in good health. You've always been filial to me, so don't agitate me now. I don't want to hear a single word from you. I'll never accept that woman."
Qin Fangang was speechless.
"Go back. I want to be alone for a while."
Qin Fangang frowned. He watched as Qin Huimin stiffly lay back on the bed. Naturally, he felt a little guilty. He wanted to go over and help her up, but Qin Huimin coldly reached out and pushed him away. As she lay on her side, she said in a low voice, "… Do you know why Mom got into a car accident?"
"…"
"… Because it wasn't the first time Li Muhua called me. In the afternoon, I went to get a cake for Xiaoyan. Before I crossed the road, I received an international call from an unknown number. I thought it was your father, so I answered without thinking. In the end, it was Li Muhua. She told me that I had given birth to a good son. Not only did he return to D City to steal other people's assets, he also wanted to steal other people's women … I couldn't believe it at the time. I thought that my son wouldn't do something like that, so I argued with her …"
Qin Huimin's voice sounded a little choked up. Qin Fangang's throat was blocked. He suddenly didn't know what else to say. However, his gloomy eyes emitted an incomparably malicious light.
Li Muhua. It seemed like the warning he had given her was child's play. How dare she contact his mother so brazenly? He had indeed been too kind to her.
"… Do you know that for the past 20 years, every time I think of Li Muhua, my heart aches and I feel indignant? But today, she called me so brazenly and asked why my son did such a thing. He brought shame to the Lu family and even caused her son to … Fan Gang. Mom's heart aches. Do you know that?"
Qin Fangang tightened his grip on the blanket. His deep voice was as calm as ever. "Mom, this is my negligence. I won't let you suffer such grievances again. Rest well first. If there's anything else, we can talk about it when you're feeling better."
Qin Huimin reached out to pull the blanket over her and closed her eyes. When Qin Fangang straightened his body, he heard her say in a low voice, "… Mom can compromise on anything for you, but not on this matter. Fan Gang, if you really care about Mom, you should break up with that woman as soon as possible. "
…
Xin Yu had never felt like this before.
She felt anxious, uneasy, angry, and stifled.
She also never knew that time could be so torturous for her. How many hours had it been?
She reached out to hold her head and glanced at the clock hanging on the wall. Almost a day had passed, right? Her phone ran out of battery. She had called Qin Fangang countless times, but she couldn't get in touch with him. She didn't know where he went either. After Lu Yihan hung up on her twice, she never called him again.
Xin Yu had always been stubborn. In her heart, the people around her were divided into different "classes." To her, Lu Yihan was naturally not as important as Qin Fangang. Therefore, even if she really needed to beg someone, she would beg Qin Fangang and definitely not Lu Yihan.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Xin Yu's train of thought was interrupted. The moment she heard the knock, she immediately stood up from the sofa and walked quickly to the door. She gripped the doorknob and twisted it forcefully, but the door still wouldn't open. She was so angry that she reached out and hit the door panel with a 'bam'.
"Open the door! Who's outside? Open the door! I want to go out! "
"Young Mistress, I'm here to inform you that I've already sent your food to the window. You can go and get it later. If there's nothing else, I'll go down first."
It was the maid's voice. Xin Yu tightened her grip on the doorknob. How many times had it been?
Ever since Lu Yihan left the Lu family, she realized that she had been put under house arrest. She didn't know who did it, but she was sure that it was Lu Yihan. Then, this maid would give her three meals a day, but every time, she would knock on the door to remind her and then ask her to go to the window to get it.
Xin Yu thought it was hilarious. She clenched her fists and didn't care about hurting her hands. She punched the door panel with all her might. This was a solid mahogany door panel. Her fists couldn't be compared to a man's. Her small hands were soft to begin with, so when she punched, her knuckles turned red. However, Xin Yu didn't feel any pain at all. She felt as if there was a huge rock pressing on her chest, and it hurt even more when she panted. She didn't care if there was anyone outside and said loudly,
"Let me out! You don't have the right to put me under house arrest. What you're doing is illegal! What did I do wrong? Why are you putting me under house arrest? I don't know how to eat. Go back and tell Lu Yihan that I don't know how to eat. From now on, if you insist on putting me under house arrest, then I won't eat — "
She suddenly thought of something and said, "… I want to see Dad. Let me see Dad and ask him to let me out!"
"…"
There was silence outside for about five seconds. Then, Xin Yu heard that person say, "… Young Mistress, Master left the Lu residence yesterday afternoon. There's something wrong with his body, so he went to the hospital for a check-up. He stayed in the hospital last night."
Xin Yu was speechless.
She didn't know if it was because she was thinking too much, but when she heard that Lu Shiyun was in the hospital, she wasn't worried or guilty. Instead, it was another emotion that she couldn't identify that was wreaking havoc in her body.
At this moment, she wasn't in the mood to think too much. She only wanted to get out. She couldn't be locked up here forever. Her phone was out of battery, and she couldn't contact anyone. She knew that she couldn't contact Qin Fangang. She should have called Chenchen earlier!
But at that time, she thought that this was a matter between the Lu family and herself. Chenchen was still working for the Lu Clan. No matter how she thought about it, she couldn't let Chenchen interfere in this matter.
But now …
Xin Yu took a deep breath. She supported herself against the door with both hands. She felt weak all over. "… Why are you locking me up? Open the door … If you keep locking me up like this, I won't eat or drink. "
"…"
There was no sound from outside. Xin Yu didn't have much hope. The butler and servants of the Lu family definitely wouldn't put themselves in her shoes and think for her. It was obvious that someone had ordered them to do this.
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