Free Web NovelChapter 287: Chapter 287: Auntie Just Wants to Give You a Normal Hug
"I’ve said it before, you’re an excellent man, and it’s understandable that you have other women in your life. I understand. You don’t have to worry about my feelings. All I ask is for you to save a small place in your heart for me and our future baby. Is that too much to ask?"
As Shen Lingxue spoke, she couldn’t help but lean her head on Jiang Xinghai’s shoulder.
"It’s not." Jiang Xinghai felt incredibly conflicted.
"Then it’s settled. Tonight, I’ll be waiting for you." Shen Lingxue gave Jiang Xinghai a tender smile before getting up and walking toward the dining room.
She considered herself a stubborn woman.
It wasn’t just because she had given her first time to Jiang Xinghai, but also because of everything he had done for the entire Shen Family.
Moreover, ever since Jiang Xinghai came into her life, no other man held any attraction for her.
So, when Shen Zhengye had suggested last night that she have his child, she had hesitated.
Considering the uncertain road ahead, she hadn’t responded.
After a sleepless night, she had come to a decision.
Having his child was perhaps her greatest wish right now.
Having a baby to keep her company would be wonderful.
Besides, Jiang Xinghai had never pushed her away. Maybe, one day, this baby would be the reason he came back to her.
’This foolish woman clearly has feelings for me, but she never shows them.’
A look of guilt crossed Jiang Xinghai’s face. ’But, in the end, I’m the one who has wronged her. I never once said those three little words.’
"Jiang, time to eat."
Shen Zhengye’s call came from the dining room.
"Shouldn’t we wait for Auntie?" Jiang Xinghai snapped back to his senses and looked toward the dining room.
"I’m here." freeweɓnovel.cøm
Just then, Qiao Huimin came down the stairs. As she looked at Jiang Xinghai, her eyes were filled with a profound gratitude.
"You’re in good spirits, Auntie."
Jiang Xinghai casually took a handwritten manual from his pocket. "This *Purple Mist Record* and the *Purple Smoke Record* that Lingyin cultivates are different paths to the same goal. It’s very suitable for your constitution, Auntie. Please, take it."
"Jiang, thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness." Qiao Huimin suddenly spread her arms.
"Auntie, what are you...?" Jiang Xinghai subconsciously took a step back.
"Oh, Jiang, please don’t misunderstand." Qiao Huimin gave a wry smile. "I just wanted to give you a normal hug."
Shen Zhengye walked over as well. "That’s right, Jiang. You’ve given us so much. Your aunt is both moved and excited. A thank-you hug is just her way of showing it. We think of you as family, so don’t feel awkward about it."
"Then let’s have a hug," Jiang Xinghai said with a relieved smile.
Although Qiao Huimin was in her fifties, she had maintained her figure exceptionally well.
Jiang Xinghai went with the flow, lifting her up and spinning her in a circle.
This left Shen Lingxue and Shen Lingyin, who were in the dining room, completely dumbfounded.
During the meal, Jiang Xinghai addressed some of the questions and points of confusion the others had about their cultivation. freeweɓnovel.cøm
This way, if he wasn’t around, Shen Zhengye would be perfectly capable of guiding them himself.
Breakfast ended.
"Since we’re planning to open a branch office, Lingxue and I will go to the company today to get reacquainted with the work," Shen Zhengye announced. He then looked at Shen Lingyin. "As for Lingyin reporting to Central State University today, we’ll have to trouble Jiang with that."
"It’s no trouble," Jiang Xinghai readily agreed.
In the end, Qiao Huimin stayed home to begin her study of Martial Arts.
The father-daughter pair of Shen Zhengye and Shen Lingxue went to the company.
Meanwhile, Jiang Xinghai drove Shen Lingyin, and they started heading toward Central State.
They hadn’t been on the road for long.
Jiang Xinghai received a call from Chuchu.
"Sorry, I didn’t get a chance to call you back after I arrived in the Imperial City." Chuchu’s voice was apologetic, but held more happiness than anything else.
"How are things progressing?" Jiang Xinghai asked.
"Everything is moving in a positive direction."
This was the reason for her happiness. "My dad took the Gathering Essence Pill, and his Dao Foundation has indeed begun to repair itself. He should be fully recovered in about three days."
"That’s good," Jiang Xinghai nodded.
"As for Mr. Hu of the Black Cloak, I met with him," Chuchu added. "He asked me about what happened in Jizhou and Central State, but he never mentioned you once. This has me really confused. Something doesn’t feel right."
"I’ve been confused ever since you received the order to stop hunting me," Jiang Xinghai said, a bad feeling creeping over him. "Now that you’ve met and he still hasn’t brought me up, it’s certainly something to think about."
He couldn’t yet determine what exactly was wrong.
"However, I made sure to notify Miss Zhao before I met with Mr. Hu," Chuchu explained, "but she didn’t show up."
Jiang Xinghai nodded to himself. He and Chuchu had discussed this before.
Chuchu had chosen to continue working for the Black Cloak, secretly acting as Jiang Xinghai’s inside source.
The plan was that if Mr. Hu wanted to meet with her, she was to notify Zhao Linglong beforehand.
This way, Zhao Linglong would be in a position to negotiate with Mr. Hu and question him about whether Mr. Long was alive or dead, or find out his specific location.
He decided he would call Zhao Linglong later to find out what happened.
"Oh, right," Chuchu added. "I just arrived in Shanhe Province. Mr. Hu has arranged for me to temporarily fill Qin Yue’s position."
Qin Yue, a member of the Black Cloak, had been stationed in Shanhe Province and was originally in charge of Chuchu’s mission to assassinate Jiang Xinghai in Jizhou.
However, a few days ago, Qin Yue had tried to harm Chuchu, and Jiang Xinghai had snapped his neck.
