Shen Qingqing replied, put her phone aside, and looked up to see Ning Zhizhi and the child had separated and were walking towards a white car parked on the roadside.
The car windows were closed, and she couldn't see inside, so Shen Qingqing prepared to leave.
But just then, the window rolled down.
A hand threw a cigarette butt out. Although the gap was only as wide as an arm, it was enough for Shen Qingqing to see the driver's and passenger seats inside the car.
The driver was a man, none other than Mark, and in the passenger seat was Ning Su.
The white car quickly started and merged into the traffic, driving down the street.
Shen Qingqing's lips curved into a cold smile. She started her car and also left the art class.
Her car stopped in front of the villa. Before getting out, Shen Qingqing picked up her phone and made a call, but it wouldn't connect. A cold female voice came from the other end.
Shen Qingqing had to put the matter aside for now and go home.
As soon as she entered the house, she saw Fu Jingshu sitting on the sofa with the two children. Hearing the sound, they all turned their heads to look at her. Shen Qingqing blinked and asked, "What are you doing?"
Before Fu Jingshu could speak, Shen Jinxi pounced towards her. Without asking to be carried, he only held her hand and pulled her to sit on the sofa.
"Mommy, I heard Daddy say you found the person who bullied哥哥?"
"Mhm."
Shen Qingqing didn't hide it.
Shen Jinxi immediately clenched his fists and asked, "Who is it?"
"Why are you asking that?"
"To stand up for哥哥!" Shen Jinxi said through gritted teeth, "He only dared to bully哥哥 because I wasn't here. He's really going too far! If I had been there, I would have beaten him up on the spot!"
"Fighting is not encouraged."
Shen Qingqing pinched his little cheek.
Although she didn't blame Chenchen for the incident, she still had to teach him the right principles.
Shen Jinxi pouted and mumbled, "I know, Mommy doesn't encourage us to fight. I was just saying. I won't make a move easily. I have plenty of ways to get revenge for哥哥."
He felt like he had said something wrong and that his words might be misinterpreted.
"哥哥, I'm not saying you were wrong. If someone bullies you, and there are no other options, fighting is acceptable. Of course, you can't always solve problems with violence. Hmm, we all know fighting feels good, but it's easy to get hurt."
He spoke in a childish voice, but Chenchen listened and nodded.
"I won't resort to fighting anymore."
Shen Qingqing and Fu Jingshu exchanged a glance, and a smile flickered in their eyes.
It seemed having two children at home had its benefits. When one child understood a principle, they would also explain it to the other, and the children would naturally grasp it.
"哥哥, I heard your recent painting studies have made great progress. Can you draw a portrait of me?" Shen Jinxi didn't give Chenchen a chance to refuse and grabbed him, turning to walk away.
Chenchen looked back at Shen Qingqing.
"Go ahead."
Shen Qingqing agreed, and Chenchen, reassured, went upstairs with his younger brother.
Only the couple remained in the living room. Fu Jingshu asked, "Did you see that person?"
Shen Qingqing pouted helplessly, "How does nothing get past you?"
Fu Jingshu smiled without answering.
"I saw her, I saw her." The thought of that person made Shen Qingqing's expression turn cold. "It's just as we thought. She's really a persistent nuisance."
"I'll handle it."
"No need!"
Shen Qingqing glared at him and muttered, "It's all your troublesome exes!"
A hint of helplessness flashed in Fu Jingshu's eyes. He took his wife's hand and placed it in his own, his voice low, "Are you blaming me?"
"Not exactly." Shen Qingqing's fingertip tickled his palm. "I just don't understand why she's so persistent. You've never given her any pleasant looks."
If it were her, she would have given up long ago if a man was so cold.
How could she continue to pester him endlessly?
Mentioning that woman, Fu Jingshu's eyes showed annoyance. "Perhaps I should settle this once and for all."
Shen Qingqing was startled. "What are you going to do?"
Fu Jingshu remained silent, his expression darkening.
Clearly, he had reached his limit with this woman and could no longer tolerate her.
Shen Qingqing quickly said, "You absolutely must not. I'm also very annoyed by what she's done, but since you've made your attitude clear, don't do anything unnecessary."
She felt that if that woman saw Fu Jingshu take action himself, she might imagine all sorts of things.
Fu Jingshu's disgust deepened at her words. "Then you do it."
He was eager to wash his hands of the matter.
He wished he never had to see her again.
Shen Qingqing found it amusing and teased, "What, is there something you're afraid of?"
"It's not fear."
It was disgust.
Shen Qingqing chuckled and clasped his hand, "I understand. I'll handle it, but I might need your cooperation later..."
Fu Jingshu agreed without hesitation, "Whatever you need."
"Okay."
An imperfect plan began to take shape in Shen Qingqing's mind.
However...
"Help me investigate what Ning Xin has been up to lately." Her phone wouldn't connect, and Shen Qingqing had a bad feeling.
She hadn't forgotten that this woman had deep ties with Director Liu.
"Oh, and I want to invite that child over to our house," Shen Qingqing added.
"Does Chenchen agree?" Fu Jingshu asked.
"I haven't asked him yet. You tell me if you agree first."
"As long as Chenchen agrees, I have no objections." Fu Jingshu hugged her, watching his wife lean into him and settle into a more comfortable position, a smile in his eyes.
"Instead of creating an enemy for the child, I think it's better to turn an enemy into a friend." Chenchen still had his own issues to resolve, and she didn't want to disrupt his atmosphere at the art class any further.
"Alright, let's give it a try."
Shen Qingqing looked up at Fu Jingshu, a bright smile on her lips. "Whatever I say, you agree. If one day I say divorce, would you..." *Mmph*.
Her lips were sealed.
After a long moment, the man raised his head, his eyes dark and his voice hoarse, "Don't you dare bring that up again."
Shen Qingqing, slightly breathless, replied, "Okay, okay, I won't mention it."
Fu Jingshu's gaze fell again on her crimson lips.
Shen Qingqing jolted, quickly pushed him away, and ran upstairs. She glanced back at him from the second floor, revealing a sly smile.
"I'm going to see Chenchen."
Fu Jingshu's deep gaze followed her.
She turned and ran.
To see Chenchen...
Then he naturally couldn't follow.
Fu Jingshu took a deep breath, loosened his tie, and the slightly heated look in his eyes gradually subsided.
Shen Qingqing reached the room and found the two children playing with toys. Although Chenchen was still quiet, he played with great concentration, while Xixi was as talkative as ever.
His constant chatter filled the room.
But a child's voice was tender and not annoying; instead, it was quite amusing.