Chapter 132
Source: https://www.jjwxc.net/onebook.php?novelid=1363950 This translation was originally posted on https://love4baihe.blogspot.com
"Isn't Wanshu a bit dull?" Lin Jingxian asked with a smile.
“Mm, kinda dull!" Zuo Qinghuan nodded playfully, truly, mothers know their daughters best.
Qin Wanshu had been listening attentively, wondering if she really was that dull. Zuo Qinghuan had mentioned her lack of charm before, but her mom calling her dull was a first.
Lin Jingxian was slightly surprised. She hadn't expected Zuo Qinghuan to agree with her so readily. She thought Zuo Qinghuan would say something positive.
"Has she always been like this since she was little? Did she used to cuddle up to her mom and act cute when she was a child? And does she always keep things to herself?" Zuo Qinghuan asked curiously and wistfully, eager to know what Wanshu was like when she acted cute, although she suspected that even as a child, Wanshu probably didn't like being coddled.
"The elders always say that at three you can see their temperament, and at six you can see their disposition. Wanshu has been like this since she was little. Although being obedient and independent is a good thing and not needing much attention is fine, not being affectionate and always having her own ideas, rarely sharing with others..." Zuo Qinghuan's words resonated with Lin Jingxian. Qin Wanshu being obedient and mature from a young age was good, but never cuddling up to her and acting cute was something Lin Jingxian had never experienced, and she felt a bit regretful about it.
Lin Jingxian and Zuo Qinghuan went from chatting about Qin Wanshu's birth to her growing up. They had a lot to talk about, and Qin Wanshu, who was always mentioned, felt a bit helpless. It was good that her mom and lover got along so well, but could they talk about something other than her? Especially when she was right there, it felt awkward! But she probably understood her mom's mindset; she was just too easy to take care of, leaving her mom lacking a sense of accomplishment. Qin Wanshu couldn't help but feel innocent in all of this.
"With the relationship between you and Wanshu, would you like to call me Mom in the future?" Lin Jingxian really liked Zuo Qinghuan. This girl didn't always see the best side of Wanshu, but she could even turn flaws into virtues, which Lin Jingxian really admired.
Zuo Qinghuan knew this meant Mom Qin officially accepted her. This made her feel incredulous and a bit uneasy, feeling like it wasn't quite real. She looked at Qin Wanshu, silently asking her with her eyes if it was okay for her to do so.
Qin Wanshu was also somewhat surprised, but she was happy with the outcome. She nodded towards Zuo Qinghuan with a smile, more than willing to share her mom with her, and also looking forward to Zuo Qinghuan making up for her mom's regret of wanting a daughter who could act coquettish.
Seeing Zuo Qinghuan seeking Qin Wanshu's opinion, Lin Jingxian felt that Zuo Qinghuan might end up being completely smitten with Wanshu in the future.
"Mom..." Zuo Qinghuan shyly called out. Her feelings at this moment were similar to those of most women when they called their mother-in-law 'mom' for the first time.
Qin Wanshu looked at Zuo Qinghuan with interest. Zuo Qinghuan's bashfulness was indeed rare.
As it approached dinner time, Qin Zheng finally made a move.
“Master asked Miss Zuo to go to the study." Qin Hai said in a formal tone.
Finally, Mr. Qin wanted to see her. Zuo Qinghuan felt like she had been waiting for this moment for a long time.
Qin Wanshu also wanted to know what her grandfather would say to Zuo Qinghuan. She wanted to accompany Zuo Qinghuan upstairs, to fight side by side with her.
"Miss, Master only asked for Miss Zuo to go to the study," Qin Hai respectfully informed Qin Wanshu.
"Don't worry, I'll be back," Zuo Qinghuan reassured Qin Wanshu earnestly and firmly.
"Okay, I'll wait for you," Qin Wanshu nodded, willing to trust Zuo Qinghuan.
Qin Wanshu's "I'll wait for you" made Zuo Qinghuan's heart feel warm. This time, she definitely wouldn't back down.
After Qin Hai escorted Zuo Qinghuan into the Qin residence, he left.
Zuo Qinghuan entered Qin Zheng's study. This was her second time in Qin Zheng's study, and the environment and furnishings seemed unchanged, even Qin Zheng's actions were not much different from three years ago. He was currently polishing an antique porcelain bowl.
"Grandpa, it's me, Zuo Qinghuan," Zuo Qinghuan spoke up proactively. Her state of mind at this moment was completely different from three years ago, at least she wasn't as anxious and uneasy as she was back then.
"So, you've come back," Qin Zheng sighed slightly as he put down the porcelain bowl in his hand. It seemed that the results of the three years were not as he had expected. Qin Zheng sized up Zuo Qinghuan. With his age and experience, he could easily discern strength and weakness. Only the weak would easily panic and feel unsettled, while the strong would know how to conceal their emotions, not allowing their opponents to easily exploit their weaknesses. So, three years ago, Qin Zheng could easily seize upon Zuo Qinghuan's insecurity and completely defeat her, but now this girl was much harder to deal with than three years ago.
Source: https://www.jjwxc.net/onebook.php?novelid=1363950 This translation was originally posted on https://love4baihe.blogspot.com
"Yes, from the moment I left, I knew I would come back," Zuo Qinghuan said calmly.
"Let's have tea and chat slowly," Qin Zheng gestured for Zuo Qinghuan to sit down and began heating water.
“Mm," Zuo Qinghuan wasn't in a hurry either. Grandpa Qin was best at indirect warfare, so Zuo Qinghuan decided to adapt to whatever comes her way.
"Have these three years been very difficult for you?" Qin Zheng asked gently.
"Compared to others, they weren't the toughest. The hardest part was not being by Qin Wanshu's side," Zuo Qinghuan said with a smile.
"Although you've grown a lot in these three years, while you were growing, Wanshu was also growing. Distance will always exist," Qin Zheng didn't beat around the bush this time, he went straight to the point.
"As long as they are two independent individuals, there will always be differences. It's precisely because of these differences that they need to complement each other. What kind of person do you think is suitable for her? And have you asked her what kind of person she needs? After all, isn't the person wearing the shoes the one with the right to speak?" Zuo Qinghuan countered Qin Zheng with three questions in a row.
"But at least it should be a man, someone who won't be criticized by society," Zuo Qinghuan came back strong, and Qin Zheng anticipated that Zuo Qinghuan wouldn't be easy to dismiss this time. In fact, she was even more formidable than he had imagined, and he also foresaw that he wouldn't have the final say with Zuo Qinghuan. Qin Zheng just had some lingering dissatisfaction.
"Wanshu might fall in love with me precisely because I'm a woman. Even if it's not me, perhaps the next person she chooses will still be a woman," Zuo Qinghuan didn't care whether Qin Wanshu truly fell in love with her because she was a woman, but she was adamant about this point.
Qin Zheng was taken aback. He had never thought about this before. He believed that love between a man and a woman was natural and right. He had always thought that Wanshu was seduced by Zuo Qinghuan to act this way. But if it really was the case that, even without Zuo Qinghuan, if Wanshu still chose another woman instead of a man, could he intervene once, let alone two or three times?
Author’s Note:
It has been difficult to update these chapters recently, and the word count has shrunk very much…
