Shen Qingqing glanced at him, "If you just die like this, they won't give up."
Fu Jingshu set his phone aside, his gaze meeting hers, "Let them be. Am I afraid of them?"
Shen Qingqing said no more. Fu Jingshu slowly put down his chopsticks and said, "Grandma is sick."
"How is she sick?" Shen Qingqing immediately looked up, unable to hide her concern, "Didn't she get much better before? Did you anger the old lady again?"
Fu Jingshu felt truly wronged, "I didn't."
"Then why would Grandma fall ill out of the blue?" Shen Qingqing thought of something and added, "Since Grandma is sick, you should stay in the country to take care of her. Why did you run out?"
"I want to find you."
Shen Qingqing paused, a warmth flowing through her heart, "But Grandma's health is more important, you..."
"Grandma agreed too," Fu Jingshu held her fingertips on the table, his voice low and deep, "I knew you wanted to find you as soon as you went abroad, but Grandma suddenly fell ill, so I had to take care of her first. Unexpectedly, Grandma was very supportive of me coming to find you, and even said..."
"Said what?"
"She said that if I couldn't bring you back, she wouldn't let me go back either."
Shen Qingqing was a little surprised, "Grandma actually..."
Fu Jingshu sighed, "Now, you are the most important person in Grandma's heart."
Shen Qingqing was very touched. She thought that no matter what, Old Madam was Fu Jingshu's grandmother and would surely side with him. She never expected her to speak up for her.
"Thank Old Madam for me."
"If you really want to thank her, finish your business quickly and go back sooner."
Shen Qingqing didn't pick up the conversation. She lowered her head to coax the children to eat. Fu Jingshu knew the principle of not overdoing it, so he didn't force her to agree immediately.
The meal was quite warm. After eating, everyone returned to their hotel rooms.
However, today, Fu Jingshu didn't have the honor of staying in her room. He had to book a separate room. As for Chenchen, he was determined to be with his mommy.
Naturally, the newly booked room was only for him.
Before going to bed, Shen Qingqing was organizing her drafts. Shen Jinxi, who knew a little about the competition, asked, "Mommy, why are you tidying up now? The competition time hasn't even arrived yet."
"If we submit it early, we can go back early."
Shen Jinxi's eyes widened. He ran to her, "Why do we need to go back early?"
Did Mommy forgive his cheap daddy?
Shen Qingqing neatly arranged the drafts and placed them aside. She turned to Shen Jinxi, "Mommy needs to go back for a reason. Do you still remember that Grandma who was very kind to you?"
Shen Jinxi nodded, "I remember. I even treated her illness."
"Now she's sick." Shen Jinxi scooped him up by the armpits and placed him on his lap, "Shouldn't we go back to see Grandma?"
They should, but...
Seeing his conflicted and vivid little expression, Shen Qingqing smiled faintly, "We'll go back to see her. As for the rest, we'll talk about it then."
This meant she hadn't forgiven him yet.
Shen Jinxi was relieved, "Then Mommy, get some rest early."
He kissed Shen Qingqing's cheek. With that kiss, Shen Qingqing slept soundly that night.
The next morning, she was ready and set off.
Fu Jingshu naturally accompanied her. At first, she was unwilling, but she couldn't resist his persistence. Thinking that he wasn't very noticeable anyway, she tacitly agreed.
When they arrived at the venue, they met an acquaintance.
Alisa.
They hadn't seen each other since the last time. Meeting today, it was a case of enemies meeting, and their eyes burned with hatred. When Alisa saw Fu Jingshu, a flash of admiration crossed her eyes.
But it quickly turned into disdain.
"Shen Qingqing, you're really something. You proved me right."
Shen Qingqing frowned slightly, "What are you talking about?"
Alisa glanced at Fu Jingshu, suppressing the faint jealousy in her heart, "You really found a backer. You sold your soul just to participate in this competition!"
Shen Qingqing was a bit speechless, "Where did you learn that saying?"
"That's none of your business." Alisa finally found her handle and couldn't wait to vent her grievances, "You're truly shameless. Not only are you someone's mistress, but you're also bringing him out in the open. Are you afraid that people won't know you climbed your way up with your body?"
She was mindful of the public setting and lowered her voice, but her words were vicious enough.
Shen Qingqing's face turned dark, "Don't speak nonsense without evidence."
Alisa scoffed, "What other evidence do you need? Isn't this obvious evidence right before your eyes? If you didn't have an improper relationship with him, why would you be together? And from what I know, this gentleman seems to have some status in the country. I saw him in a magazine once."
"It must have been him who brought you here to compete, right?"
Why! She relied on her own strength, while this woman got everything by selling her body, and even got the teacher to favor her!
She looked at Fu Jingshu, "Sir, I have to remind you, the woman beside you was sitting and eating with another man a few days ago. That man is a well-known figure in our industry. And now, she's appearing with you. I guess that man doesn't want her anymore, so you'd better think carefully..."
Before she could finish, she felt a cold, sharp gaze fall on her.
She instinctively fell silent, only to see the extreme coldness in Fu Jingshu's eyes.
Fu Jingshu slowly said, "Say that again."
Alisa's lips moved, but for some reason, under his intimidating gaze, she didn't dare to speak again. She had a feeling that if she spoke, she would be in trouble.
"Forget it, why bother with her."
People were already gathering around, and Shen Qingqing didn't want to draw attention.
Fu Jingshu withdrew his gaze, "I'll listen to you."
Alisa was once again blinded by jealousy, "Sir, are you being fooled by her? She's not a good person. She's promiscuous and sleeps with anyone. Your status must be very noble, how can you be with such a woman?"
Fu Jingshu's eyes narrowed sharply, a hint of danger flashing in them.
She still didn't realize it and chattered on.
It wasn't until the bodyguards standing outside the door walked in that Fu Jingshu gave them a look. The bodyguards understood immediately and stepped forward, one hand pressing on Alisa's shoulder.
Alisa, scared, wanted to retreat and yelled, "What are you doing? Let go of me!"
The bodyguard remained unmoved. The other raised his hand high, and his palm, as large as a fan, with the sound of wind, landed heavily on her face.
With a crack!
Alisa was stunned by the slap. Her face was numb with pain, and her ears buzzed, but it wasn't over yet. Another heavy slap fell.
Caught off guard, she bit her lip, and blood flowed down from it.
Both cheeks were red, swollen, and bruised, making for a symmetrical appearance.