Chu Molin sat down holding the child, his gaze amusingly directed at his wife. Something seemed to have provoked her.
“What happened?” Chu Molin first looked at the big eyes of the two children, then raised his gaze to his wife, questioning.
“Your lover came to provoke me. How come you have flings everywhere?” Qin Xue wondered. There were already so many back in S Province, how come there were some in the Imperial Capital too? Wasn’t it said that he hadn’t been here for over ten years?
Where did these flings come from? They even knew that she was pregnant and had a child. They must be very well-informed about their situation.
“What lover? Don’t talk nonsense.” Chu Molin’s heart tightened at this. No wonder she was venting her frustrations on him. Which reckless woman was seeking her own doom this time? He wished this doom on no one especially himself. He had put in a lot of efforts to reach where he was today, and he didn’t want her to ruin it now.
“I’m talking nonsense? You can ask the waitress here, am I talking nonsense?” Qin Xue was truly irritated. It would have been better if he had admitted it honestly, but he dared to argue and even accused her of talking nonsense. Did she really need to frame him using such words?
“Is what she said true? Did someone really come to provoke her?” Chu Molin looked at the waitress busily arranging the cups.
“Sir, this…” The waitress stuttered when she heard his question. How was she to respond?
“Just tell the truth.” Chu Molin figured out that it seemed to be true, after glancing at the waitress.
“Yes, sir. Not long after the Miss arrived, another woman came who had a long argument with her. I didn’t hear what they were saying though. Ring the bell if you need anything.” The waitress pointed to a rope on the side and said.
“Alright, thank you.” Qin Xue didn’t want to make a joke of herself any longer. She had acted impulsively just now.
“You’re welcome. It’s our duty.” the waitress retreated with a smile.
“Well? Didn’t I tell you that I wasn’t making any false accusations?” Qin Xue spoke while nibbling on a piece of pastry, a familiar taste. It was her favorite, egg yolk crisps.
“You did.” Chu Molin stared at his wife who was eating one pastry after another before finally speaking.
“What? So now, I’ve wronged you? So do tell, how exactly have I wronged you?” Qin Xue nearly choked on her pastry.
“Eat slowly. Nobody’s going to snatch your food. Have some water.” Chu Molin was holding the child with one hand, so he couldn’t serve her tea. He could only give verbal chiding and gaze meaningfully.
“Nobody’s snatching food from me; it’s just that you scared me.” Qin Xue picked up her cup and gulped her tea. She was choked and had no time to enjoy her tea.
“Firstly, I have not returned to the Imperial Capital in so long, so I don’t know who you’re talking about.
Secondly, don’t you know what kind of a person I am? Do you think just anyone could catch my eye?
Thirdly, my kindness extends to you, and you alone. To me, other women are no different from men.
After saying all that I have, do you still think that you haven’t wronged me?” Chu Molin posed a series of arguments and questions.
“Even if you’re right, it’s you who’s attracted these troublesome women. Please, if you must attract admirers, do not bring them to me.” Qin Xue leisurely poured herself a cup of tea.
“You woman, it seems that I haven’t done enough. You’re still doubting me. So, tell me, Xue’er, how should I appease you?” Chu Molin’s voice was very calm, but Qin Xue knew he was angry. He was upset because she didn’t trust him and was doubting him.
“Hehe, I do trust you, but they are really annoying. It’s all your fault. Why do you have to be so handsome?” Qin Xue laughed pleasingly, not forgetting to add a bit of complaint.
“Haha, so now it’s my fault, is it? Do I now have to slash my face with a knife? Hmm,” he dragged the last word out with such a dangerous tone.