Chapter 2087: Cant I?

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Old Master Yes condition was stable and Ye Qingqiu accompanied him in the ward for two hours.

Someone is guarding this place. Go back and rest.

Li Tingshen had been accompanying her. After looking at his watch countless times, he finally spoke.

Ye Qingqiu shook her head and refused to leave.

The ward fell silent again and the sound of the medical equipment became clearer.

After a long while, Li Tingshen got up from the sofa and walked to her side.

Get up, Ill send you back.

Impatience flashed across Ye Qingqius face. Are you done?

Li Tingshen stared at the hair on her head that was surrounded by a halo and said indifferently, Didnt you say you were going to Grandma Bos house for the Mid-Autumn Festival?

Ye Qingqius face froze.

Her head exploded with a bang.

Linlin?

Sensing her stiff body, Li Tingshen narrowed his eyes and his voice was hoa.r.s.e.

There are people guarding Grandpa. You can rest a.s.sured. Since youve promised to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival with them, dont let them wait for you. Thats not good.

After a pause, Li Tingshen slowly reached out to hold her shoulder.

Ill send you there.

No need!

Ye Qingqiu seemed to have been stabbed by something. She suddenly stood up and flung Li Tingshens hand away.

Realizing that her reaction was too exaggerated, her eyes flashed and she took a deep breath.

I mean Ill go back myself.

Li Tingshen pursed his lips and stared at her nervous face. He said in a hoa.r.s.e voice,

Ill only send you there. Cant I not enter?

Ye Qingqius eyes suddenly trembled. She felt that she had heard wrongly.

From the first time she met Li Tingshen when she was young, she had never heard such pleading words from him.

Moreover, he had everything now. He had power and authority, and he was domineering. Such a humble tone shouldnt have come from his mouth.

But why?

Just because he wanted to send her home, he put on such an att.i.tude.

What if I say no?

Li Ting narrowed his eyes and his voice seemed to be dragged out by him. Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival lets wait for a while.

I thought you said you werent going in.

Im not going in. Li Tingshen stepped forward and held her arm. His dark eyes were locked on her fair and beautiful face, and his hoa.r.s.e voice seemed to come through the thick fog. Im pa.s.sing by.

Ye Qingqiu looked at him quietly for a while.

After a long while, she retracted her gaze calmly. When she spoke again, her voice was calm and cold.

If I dont agree, are you going to spend the night with me?

Li Tingshen pursed his lips and remained silent.

Ill take that as a yes.

*

After getting into the car, Ye Qingqiu leaned against the seat and looked out of the window expressionlessly.

Li Tingshen got into the car from the other side. There was a long distance between them.

Halfway there, there was silence.

Xiao Chu felt that the atmosphere was suffocating.

The old man had survived this ordeal, but did the two of them intend to continue in this stalemate?

Each of them was more stubborn than the other. How should she end this?

Ye Qingqiu clenched her fists tightly.

He didnt believe Li Tingshen. Or rather, he was more afraid of the accident.

Everything that happened three years ago was unexpected.

Even when she was outside the operating theater today, she was worried that something would happen.

And now, even if Li Tingshen really couldnt enter as he said, she didnt know if there would be anything else. If he stepped through the door

She couldnt imagine the consequences she would face.

But she couldnt not go back.

She had promised Linlin that she would spend the holidays with him.

No matter how difficult it was, she couldnt go back on her word.

Otherwise, she would be disappointed, sad, and sad. Then, she might cry in a place where no one could see.

At the thought of this possibility, her heart ached.

Those days when she hid and cried were so sad.

She didnt want to.

There were a few obvious bite marks on his index finger. The further the car drove, the tighter the tension in his mind.

There was a rustling sound beside her, but she had no time to care. Not long after, Li Tingshen reached his hand out to her.

She looked down and saw a half-broken mooncake on his slender and well-defined knuckles.

You should eat more later, so eat half first.

A deep voice sounded in the car. Ye Qingqiu paused and turned to look at the man.

In the dim car, she could only vaguely see the mans side profile. His dark eyes were looking at her quietly, purely wanting her to take the mooncake.

Her gaze landed on the mooncake again. Her eyes flashed and she took it.

He had said that they would spend the Mid-Autumn Festival together

Under his unwavering gaze, she bit him lightly.

Seeing that she had eaten it, Li Tingshen pursed his lips and glanced at the remaining half of the mooncake in his hand.

Xiao Chu, who was driving, felt sad.

This is the first time Ive seen CEO Li eat mooncakes.

But was this considered the Mid-Autumn Festival?

I guess.

After all, no one had celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival with CEO Li in the past three years. No one had eaten mooncakes and reunion meals with him.

Including the other festivals, he had always been alone.

Ye Qingqiu felt a lump in her throat. The mooncake in her mouth was stuck and she couldnt vomit or swallow it.

In the end, she took another bite of the mooncake and swallowed it in one gulp.

The car soon arrived at Old Lady Bos villa. After Li Tingshen finished the mooncakes, Ye Qingqiu still had some left.

The moment the car stopped, Ye Qingqiu couldnt wait to open the door.

Xiao Chu got out of the car first.

Ye Qingqiu was pulled back.

Her body stiffened and she turned to look at Li Tingshen.

You said before

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival.

Li Tingshen said calmly. These words instantly blocked Ye Qingqius words, making her feel ashamed.

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival.

She hesitated for a few seconds before she opened the car door.

Li Tingshen let go of her.

Xiao Chu sent all the gifts into the villa. She had to make three trips before she was done.

Wanwan was playing with Linlin at the side. When she saw the toys, she pulled Linlin over.

Xiao Chu placed all the gifts neatly at the side and turned around to wish everyone a happy mid-autumn festival. When he turned around, he suddenly saw the two children beside him. His gaze was fixed on Linlin.

He felt as if he had been struck by lightning.

Her expression gradually turned into shock as she turned to Ye Qingqiu with her mouth agape.

By the time Ye Qingqiu reacted, it was already too late. She could only step forward to block Linlin.

What are you looking at?

Xiao Chu retracted her gaze and closed her mouth slowly. She shook her head and said, No No, Im leaving.

As for how he left, he had no recollection of it.

That child

It was not until he got into the car that he rubbed his face.

Li Tingshen turned his head to look at the brightly lit villa through the car window, his eyes filled with longing.

CEO Li

Xiao Chus stiff voice suddenly sounded.

Li Tingshen didnt respond.

I just saw a little boy in the villa.

Only then did Li Tingshens eyes move. He glanced at the villa again and slowly retracted his gaze.

She looks like you and I think Miss Ye is wary of me. Is it

Drive.

Li Tingshens calm reaction made Xiao Chu pause. A few seconds later, he reacted.

CEO Li already knew.

On the way back, Xiao Chu was silent. After some thought, she gradually sorted out the mess in her mind.

CEO Li, why didnt you expose her?

The sweetness of the mooncake lingered in his mouth. Li Tingshen slowly opened his eyes and fell silent for a while.

Shes not even willing to let me send her now.

If she was exposed, would she have to hide with that child?

Xiao Chu pursed her lips. But we cant keep pretending not to know.

Lets see how long she wants to hide it from me.

He had promised Shen Fanxing that he wouldnt use the child as a bargaining chip.

He had used the wrong method back then. He couldnt repeat the same mistake and hurt them again.

Xiao Chu felt a sense of suffocation in her heart.

Even a bystander like him felt that way. He couldnt imagine what that overly calm man was enduring.

*

After confirming that Li Tingshens car had left, Ye Qingqiu bent down and hugged Linlin tightly.

Linlin, sorry Mommy is late.

Linlin pursed her lips, her eyes red and teary.

Its okay Linlin knows that Mommy will definitely come

He buried his head in Ye Qingqius arms and wrapped his arms tightly around her neck. In the end, he couldnt help but sob softly.

Ye Qingqiu felt her heart shatter.

If not for Li Tingshens reminder, she would have disappointed Linlin tonight.

He trusted her so much

Tears welled up in Old Lady Bos eyes.

This child doesnt cry or make a fuss. Shes just waiting for you to come back. Ive never seen such an obedient and sensible child.

Ye Qingqiu nodded and stood up with Linlin in her arms. Grandma Bo, sorry to disturb you today.

Im not disturbing you! Im old and cant wait to have more fun. I like being with you children! Linlin is obedient and likable.

Linlin likes great-grandmother too.

Great-grandmother Aiyo, your mouth is so sweet

Linlins voice was still sobbing, and it made ones heart soften.

Arent you waiting for Mommy to eat mooncakes together? Hurry up and let Mommy have a bite. This child insisted on waiting for you to come back to eat mooncakes

Ye Qingqiu sat down on the sofa with Linlin in her arms. When she heard the old ladys words, she lowered her head to look at Linlin.

Upon hearing this, Linlin moved his body, wanting to get off Ye Qingqiu. His dark eyes swept across her anxiously and blankly as he raised his hands to search the air.

Auntie Shen Linlins mooncake

Auntie Shen said that she would help him put it away, but he didnt know where she had put it.

Everyones hearts were gripped by this scene.

Such a young child had just begun to explore this world and was curious about everything in it

Her eyes were beautiful but lifeless. She rubbed her arms in a daze. The eagerness and helplessness on her face tugged at everyones heartstrings.

Tears welled up in Ye Qingqius eyes. She reached out to hold Linlins hand and kissed it.

Linlin, Mommy Mommy has also prepared mooncakes for you

Linlin instantly quietened down and turned to face Ye Qingqiu, her eyes filled with antic.i.p.ation.

Where is it?

Ye Qingqiu looked at the remaining half of the mooncake in her hand. Li Tingshen had just given it to her and she hadnt finished it.

Here

With a thought, she swallowed the sourness and brought the mooncake to her lips.

Mommy has already eaten. Its delicious. Linlin, try it too

Linlin blinked and held Ye Qingqius hand with both hands. She opened her mouth and took a bite.

Is it good?

Linlin nodded and smiled happily. Delicious.

Ye Qingqiu pursed her lips bitterly.

Linlin finished the mooncake very quickly.

Shen Fanxing didnt give Linlin the one she gave him. Its almost time to eat. Lets eat after.

Lin Lin looked at Ye Qingqiu, who kissed his cheek lightly.

Have more for dinner later, okay?

Linlin nodded. Okay.

Bo Jinchuan sat silently on the sofa, occasionally glancing at his phone as though it had nothing to do with him.

Wanwan leaned against Ye Qingqius legs and reached out to touch Linlins beautiful face.

Aunt, Linlin is so beautiful and obedient. His forehead was hot yesterday, but he didnt cry

Ye Qingqiu paused. Your forehead is hot?

Shen Fanxing didnt intend to hide it. I had a high fever yesterday afternoon and couldnt contact you.

Ye Qingqiu recalled the missed call notification on her phone.

The director said that he didnt sleep much last night before he came out. He should be feeling unwell the next day. Hes probably afraid that others will not let him out if they find out that hes sick.

No one could understand Ye Qingqius feelings.

If possible, she was willing to bear all the hards.h.i.+ps and pain for Linlin.

She was the one who was sick and couldnt see.

But even when he was sick yesterday, she wasnt by his side.

*

Grandma Bo instructed the kitchen to prepare many dishes. There were seven to eight dishes that the children liked.

Ye Qingqiu had been feeding Linlin the entire time. Even though she didnt do this often, it seemed to have become a mothers instinct.

Gentle and attentive.

Shen Fanxing had seen Ye Qingqiu back then.

The arrogant and pampered little princess of Ping Cheng City actually looked so different.

Time would always allow one to grow stronger.

After dinner, Ye Qingqiu and Linlin ate the mooncakes that he had been longing for. Then, Wanwan pulled her to open the toys.

Ye Qingqius gaze was fixed on Linlin. Wanwan was opening the gift. Although he was very curious, he only sat there obediently. After Wanwan talked to him for a long time, she stuffed the toy into Linlins hand and grabbed his hand to guide him on how to play with it

Every time she looked at him, the heartache and regret lingered in her heart.

How good would it be if Linlin could see it?

Did he send you back today?

Shen Fanxing, who was sitting beside Bo Jinchuan, asked suddenly.

Ye Qingqiu retracted her gaze and turned to look at her.

Yes.

Shen Fanxing nodded and pondered for a while before saying, Get Linlin out of the orphanage.

Her body stiffened and she was stunned for a few seconds before shaking her head. No

Sorry. Shen Fanxing interrupted her and looked at her coldly. He has already met Linlin.

Ye Qingqius body stiffened and the string in her mind snapped.

Something exploded in her head and the blood drained from her face.

Shen Fanxing replied calmly, We brought Linlin to the hospital and b.u.mped into him.

But you dont have to worry. Hes only sending you back tonight, right?

Ye Qingqius eyes trembled.

Yes, he had lowered himself just to send her here.

You cant hide it from him forever. No one can deny the fact that hes Linlins father. Dont try to deprive him of his rights and responsibilities as a father. That way, both of you will have an easier time.

Ye Qingqiu was silent for a long time before she calmed down.

Youre right, but I cant think of a way for me to live with him and Linlin.

I dont know either, replied Shen Fanxing calmly. She was rational and she felt that she should do this. However, she couldnt put herself in Ye Qingqius shoes and sense her state of mind.

I just feel that since he already knows, theres no need for you and Linlin to separate. Moreover, its safer to have Linlin by your side than at the welfare inst.i.tute. If he really wants to harm the child, the welfare inst.i.tute cant stop him.

Ye Qingqiu clenched her fists tightly.

Indeed.

Shen Fanxing was right.

But what should she do?

If Li Tingshen refused to let her off, did she have to bring Linlin to live with him?

No.

Such a life was too abnormal.

Well think about it in the future, said Bo Jinchuan suddenly, successfully attracting everyones attention.

The expert just sent a message. The surgery is in three days. Get ready and well set off the day after tomorrow.

Ye Qingqius gaze froze. Upon hearing this news, she felt her heart stop beating.

The whole world was silent.

Bo Jinchuans voice echoed in her ears.

After a long time

So Linlin is about to see it, right?

Bo Jinchuan glanced at her and said, If nothing goes wrong.

Ye Qingqiu nodded.

If Bo Jinchuan couldnt be trusted, no one in this world could.

She got up and walked to Linlins side. She reached out to touch his face lovingly and said softly,

Linlin, can you live with Mommy in the future?

Linlin was stunned.

Ye Qingqiu suppressed the sadness in her heart. We wont go to the orphanage anymore. Well follow Mommy from now on.

Linlin pouted. Ye Qingqiu could tell that he was suppressing his emotions, but his dark eyes were misty.

Yes!

He nodded heavily. I want to be with Mommy forever

Ye Qingqiu couldnt hold back her tears.

*

The next day, Ye Qingqiu woke up early and dressed Linlin. She ate breakfast at Old Lady Bos house and carried him out.

Mommy where are we going?

Sitting in the car arranged by Shen Fanxing, Linlin asked obediently.

Ill bring you to see your great-grandfather.

Great-grandfather? Is he Moms grandfather? He remembered that there was such a song on the smartphone.

Even though she didnt know what a two-year-old child should know, when she recalled her age she didnt have any impression.

Yes, Linlin is amazing.

Linlin smiled happily.

He liked being praised by his mother.

*

Opening the door to the old mans ward, Li Tingshen was inside.

When she saw Ye Qingqiu carrying Linlin, she was stunned.

Ye Qingqiu walked into the ward expressionlessly and stood in front of the bed. She looked at the sleeping old man and bent down to let Linlin touch his hand.

Linlin, call me Great Grandpa.

Linlin placed his hand on the back of the old mans hand. Great-grandpa, my name is Linlin

Li Tingshen clenched his fists tightly and stared at the mother and son.

Her heart was tightly bound by a force, afraid that the sound of her heartbeat would shatter the scene in front of her.

In the end, Ye Qingqiu bent down and sat on the chair beside him. She placed Linlin on her lap and watched Old Master quietly.

The atmosphere in the ward was not right.

Perhaps because she couldnt see, her nerves became more sensitive. Linlin reached out to grab the fabric on Ye Qingqius body and asked curiously,

Mommy, is there someone else in the room?

Yeah.

Then why isnt he saying anything? Is he afraid of waking up Great-Grandpa?

These words made Li Tingshen frown slightly.

Ye Qingqius voice remained calm. Maybe.

Linlin opened his mouth and said softly, Then be quiet and dont wake Grandpa up.

Ye Qingqiu smiled.

Good girl.

Linlin fell silent for a while before looking up at Ye Qingqiu and searching her face.

What is Linlin doing?

I wonder if great-grandpa looks like Mom Mom, what do you think?

Ye Qingqiu paused and looked at the old man. Oh their noses should be similar.

Linlins small hand touched Ye Qingqius nose. After a long while, he touched his nose again with a disappointed expression. Yes Linlins nose doesnt look like great-grandfathers

Ye Qingqiu paused.

Indeed, they didnt look alike.

The most similar thing was the other person in the room. Not only her nose, but her eyes, eyebrows, and even her entire face were exactly the same as that man.

A gust of wind suddenly blew past her.

By the time she reacted, Li Tingshen had already reached out to her. His well-defined fingers pinched Linlins chin, forcing him to raise his head.

Those eyes that were identical to his were dark and unfocused. They were filled with confusion and fear, like a deep pool.

There was a loud smack.

Ye Qingqiu suddenly slapped his hand away and stood up with Linlin in her arms. She looked at him angrily.

What are you doing?

Linlin hugged Ye Qingqius neck tightly in fear. Even though he couldnt see, he could clearly feel the domineering aura of the man opposite him.

Li Tingshen felt a m.u.f.fled thunder in his head.

Her heart, which had been calm because of her restraint, suddenly trembled. Shock and intense pain instantly spread throughout her body.

What happened to his eyes?

Ye Qingqiu didnt expect him to not know after seeing the child. But this question She paused and bit her lips before looking elsewhere.

As you can see.

Li Tingshens hands were clenched into tight fists, and his voice became hoa.r.s.e due to his erratic breathing.

What happened?

Although it was a completely reasonable question, Ye Qingqius emotions seemed to have been crushed by a feather.

In the past few years, everything had piled up on her. She blamed herself every day and repented. How many days and nights had she been woken up by what had happened three years ago? She was worried about Linlins health, whether Linlin was well-fed or not, and she was even more worried about Linlins eyes

Whats going on? If I knew everything, would I have to wait until now?!

She subconsciously didnt speak too loudly, but her tensed body and low growl made Linlin stiffen. Her arms around her neck tightened in fear.

Ye Qingqiu realized that she had lost her composure and carried Linlin out of the ward quickly.

Just as she left the ward, she b.u.mped into a few people in uniforms

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