How I Tamed My Wolfish Husband Back in 80s-Chapter 390 - 392: Don’t Want to Get Too Close_1

After calming down, Li Qiao voiced her doubts, "Apart from visiting Sir Xue to wish him a happy New Year and taking the child to get vaccinated, I’ve hardly ever taken the child out. How could we just happen to encounter the child’s birth mother the first time we go to a public place? You’re always busy, how come you have time today?" She suspected Qin Jin knew something, so she watched him closely as she spoke.

Qin Jin feigned ignorance, "What? You think I plotted this?"

Qin Jin was forthright, causing Li Qiao to dismiss her suspicions, "I just can’t quite understand it." It had been strange since the moment he suddenly agreed to the adoption. To say he was worried about her getting upset during pregnancy didn’t add up, given his unusual concern for the child.

"If you can’t understand it, why suspect me?" Qin Jin said, displeased.

Feeling guilty, Li Qiao denied it, "I didn’t mean to suspect you."

Qin Jin huffed, "I think you do!"

Li Qiao lightly scratched her nose, "Really, I don’t." She changed the subject, "I forgot to give them the child’s vaccination record. You should deliver it when you have time."

Qin Jin agreed, but indeed, today’s events were arranged by him, though he also had some help from fate. He had learned that today Shangguan Qingyuan would accompany Zhuang Shu to see a doctor. Zhuang Shu had been beside herself since her little daughter was stolen, paying no attention to her three sons, going mad at home.

Today, on the rare occasion that she went out, she would surely want to clear her mind. Passing by the park near the hospital was the best place for that.

He had originally planned to take Qiaoqiao and the child out to bask in the sun himself, but just at that moment, Li Jiaoyang complained of stomach pain due to bad food and wanted to get some medicine. So, he told her to find Qiaoqiao, and knowing Qiaoqiao well, he was certain she would personally accompany Li Jiaoyang.

And the housekeeper had let them know yesterday that she wanted to return home on Saturday to take care of some housework.

Without an adult around the child, Qiaoqiao would definitely be worried. Holding the child and passing by the park under such lovely sunshine, she wouldn’t miss the chance to sunbathe, would she?

As he expected, she went out to enjoy the sun.

When Li Jiaoyang came back to work, he inquired and learned that Qiaoqiao was alone in the park. Using his concern as a pretext, he went there.

Upon arriving, he witnessed the scene he had hoped to see.

The only thing he hadn’t anticipated was Zhuang Shu’s initial madness, chasing after anyone holding a child.

He would not involve himself in such matters again.

If something were to hurt his wife and the child in her womb, even the strongest support would be meaningless.

...

Shangguan Qingfeng was not idle either. After leaving the Qin family, he immediately arranged for Shangguan Qingyuan to investigate the process of Li Qiao’s adoption of the child.

After understanding the ins and outs of the matter and confirming that there was no ulterior motive behind her adoption of the child, he learned that she herself was pregnant and had only processed the adoption certificate without registering the child into the household. According to the person in charge at the time, her plan was to raise the child if the birth parents couldn’t be found, waiting for the birth of her own child and then registering them as twins.

This would lead those unaware of the truth to believe the child was her biological offspring.

In this world, there are not many who are truly good-hearted.

"Mom and Dad asked when we’re going to invite them over for a meal to express our thanks personally. I’ve arranged it for tonight. Should we inform Qin Jin’s family now?" Shangguan Qingyuan said.

Shangguan Qingfeng: "I’ll go pick them up myself later. You bring the elders over then."

"Okay."

"...."

.....

Since the child was taken, Li Qiao stopped returning home and stayed on campus attending classes, finishing classes, and spending time in the library.

One day after school, she walked alone toward the campus cafeteria.

Halfway there, she ran into Qin Jin, accompanied by Shangguan Qingfeng and his bodyguards.

"Qiaoqiao."

After a brief glance around, Li Qiao’s gaze settled back on Qin Jin, and she smiled faintly, calmly approaching. She greeted Shangguan Qingfeng first, then turned to Qin Jin, "How come you and Mr. Shangguan are here together?"

"He’s invited us for dinner."

Li Qiao was about to refuse but then thought better of it. Qin Jin wouldn’t have come with him if he hadn’t agreed. "Is Grandma joining us too?"

"Yes, she went ahead," Qin Jin said.

Li Qiao: "Then wait for me to put the books back in the dorm."

"Can’t you take them with you? I’ll carry them." Qin Jin took the books and held them in his arms, they couldn’t make the big boss wait for them.

Li Qiao then slipped her hands into her pockets.

After walking a few steps, Shangguan Qingfeng took the initiative to say, "I just passed by the bulletin board, and saw your name on the graduate student list, what do you plan to do after graduation?"

Li Qiao: "I will follow the school’s arrangements." Based on her grades, she could actually do whatever she wanted.

Then, everyone fell silent.

It was Qin Jin who could find topics to discuss, bringing up the children and their mother.

Shangguan Qingfeng had a lot more to say as well, mentioning that since he had just found the child, he wasn’t in a calm state of mind and had been in a rush coming and going, so if there had been any negligence, he hoped they would not mind.

"No way," Qin Jin said somewhat obsequiously.

Shangguan Qingfeng said, "Still, I have to thank your wife for everything, and if there’s anything in the future you need help with, just come to me. As long as it’s within my abilities, I will make sure you’re satisfied."

Qin Jin hurriedly waved his hands, "No need, no need."

But inside, he was secretly delighted; currently, he didn’t actually need the other party’s substantial support. Yet, after today’s meal, those who snatched tea fees from him would know that he had Shangguan Qingfeng backing him, and they would have to think twice before trying to take advantage of him again.

...

Parked at the entrance was Shangguan Qingfeng’s car.

Li Qiao was seen getting into the car by her classmate, Cao Liwan.

Cao Liwan then said to the person next to her, "Do you guys think Li Qiao got involved with someone? She can even ride in a sedan now. That license plate is impressive, all threes, who could the owner be?"

"Maybe she’s latched onto some big shot."

"Her boyfriend is so pathetic, a massive green hat on his head."

"...."

......

Shangguan Qingfeng sat behind the driver, Li Qiao had wanted to sit in the passenger seat, but Qin Jin told her to sit in the back for safety, he would sit in front and twist his head to talk to Shangguan Qingfeng.

Li Qiao faced the window, watching the streets flash by.

Who knows how long had passed, but the car stopped.

"Qiaoqiao, we’ve arrived," Qin Jin got out of the car to escort Li Qiao.

Li Qiao inwardly marveled; they had arrived at Beijing’s largest restaurant.

She heard that the people who dined here were all distinguished individuals, and she never imagined that she would one day enter too. Who were the biological parents of the child? A child from such a family could even be stolen, making her feel like there was a conspiracy lurking in the background.

This thought unsettled her a bit.

She hoped that she and Qin Jin wouldn’t get entangled in other people’s family disputes.

After they entered the restaurant’s private room, Zhuang Shu greeted her, "Li Qiao, sit here."

Li Qiao responded with a smile, noticing how Zhuang Shu seemed to be in a completely different state of mind after reclaiming her child, having looked maddened before, and now completely radiant and clear-eyed.

Old Mrs. Qin was already seated as well.

She quietly observed her surroundings, knowing Zhuang Shu and Shangguan Qingyuan.

There was also a middle-aged couple, in their sixties, exuding nobility, looking to be about the same age as her grandmother. They were likely Shangguan Qingfeng’s parents. Next to Zhuang Shu sat a young woman, around thirty, dressed fashionably, with meticulously applied makeup and her hair set in curls reminiscent of ’80s television series.

It’s just that she wasn’t particularly attractive; even the plain and demure Zhuang Shu was better looking.

Zhuang Shu introduced her, "These are the child’s grandparents, and this is my younger sister, Zhong Qiongsui. You’re younger, so just call her Qiongsui."