Chapter 111 Donst Move, or Isll Strangle Her to Death (1/2)

Xin Qing commented no further regarding the matter. She packed her belongings and return to France. She had to bring the baby food Ah Sha ate for the return trip, since those products were unavailable for purchase in France. A sudden dietary change risked irritating the baby's digestive tract, causing diarrhea. Also, she had to see someone at least once before she left.

”You haven't changed much, I see!” Chen Ming said, looking at the girl sitting before him. Although she cradled a baby in her arms, she still appeared very lady-like.

Xin Qing laughed. ”How much change could there be in just one year! What about you? No girlfriend?”

”My parents did introduce me to a few. Too bad neither of them worked out,” Chen Ming said helplessly. ”Maybe I should take a trip to France and have a look around. Who knows, sparks might fly there.”

”Sounds good! I'll remember to introduce you to a few beautiful women.”

The two people smiled at each other. All of a sudden, silence fell. After a long while, Chen Ming broke the silence. ”You and Ying Qingcang-”

”There's nothing between us now,” Xin Qing said, cutting him off. ”This time, I'm taking Ah Sha back to France with me.”

Chen Ming's frown gave away his confusion. ”Why on earth would you two split up?”

”Hm, how should I put it?” Xin Qing tilted her head sideways. ”Well, I suppose it's fate. Or should I say that we're destined to be apart.”

”That's just an excuse,” Chen Ming said, not agreeing with her at all. ”If you no longer love him, why not give me a chance? Let me take care of you both.”

Xin Qing glared at the man. ”Don't joke around!”

”Who asked you to leave and break up with me on a whim,” Chen Ming grumbled. ”I wouldn't have backed away if I'd known back then that things would turn out this way.”

”Let's not talk about this anymore,” Xin Qing said, patting Ah Sha, who already fell asleep. ”I just want to bid you farewell and catch up for a bit, see how you're doing.”

Chen Ming sighed. ”Stop acting so mature. You know you're just twenty.”

Chen Ming dropped Xin Qing off at the house. While getting out of the car, Xin Qing reminded him once again. ”Listen to me. Find a girlfriend soon. Don't let uncle and auntie fret over you at that kind of age.” Chen Ming smiled at her and said, ”I'll try.” The two waved goodbye and parted ways.

By the following night, Xin Qing finished packing her luggage and was set to board the plane the next day. Ying Qingcang, whom she had not seen for almost a month, suddenly stopped by.

”This is for you,” he said, handing a beautiful box to her. Xin Qing nearly shouted when she opened the box. ”This is... Happiness?”

The box contained the exact necklace she designed for the competition last time. Ying Qingcang nodded. ”I'd originally planned to give it to you as a Christmas gift. But then I was very angry at the time, because I felt you were unwilling to return to my side. So I kept it. I thought I'd give you it after you changed your mind.”

”I don't want it. And I haven't changed my mind now either.” Xin Qing shoved the box back into his hand. ”You can give it to your next fiance in the future.”

Ying Qingcang avoided her attempt. ”I have no intention of doing that.” Suddenly, he grinned. ”Are you jealous?”

”Jea- jealous? Stop spouting nonsense!” Xin Qing averted her eyes, refusing to look at him.

Ying Qingcang loosened his tie. He flicked a sideways glance, and out of the corner of his eyes, noticed Shi Qianqian in the kitchen, who eavesdropped on their conversation. Ying Qingcang ignored the intrusion and sighed at Xin Qing. ”Argh. This was meant for you from the very start. I never had any fiance or whatever. Didn't you already know those were fake?”

”The one with Molly was fake, but the real one will come at some point in the future.” Xin Qing said with resolution in his tone at her refusal.

Ying Qingcang stood up. ”If you don't want it, then deal with it however you like. You're free to throw it away or give it to someone else.” He headed towards the door. ”I won't be sending you off tomorrow. Have a safe trip!”

”Hey!” Xin Qing was just about to give chase to the man when Shi Qianqian suddenly emerged and snatched the box away from her hand. Xin Qing watched helplessly as Ying Qingcang waved at her as he left.

Shi Qianqian took out the necklace from the box and held it up against Xin Qing's body. ”So this is the winning design. Tsk, tsk. So pretty!” Shi Qianqian said, gesturing with her hand as if to emphasize her point.

”Why did you stop me from returning it to him?” Xin Qing snatched the necklace and placed it back into the box. ”Help me return this to him after I leave.”

Shi Qianqian nodded. ”Oh, okay. Then I'll just keep it for myself.”

Xin Qing glared harder than usual. ”Since when have you become as shameless as Zhang Mi?”

Shi Qianqian poked Xin Qing's forehead. ”Use your head for once, will you? Look, let's ignore the fact that you're the only woman Ying Qingcang loves. Even if he does end up falling for someone else, do you think he'll really give his wife something you designed?”

”No...” Xin Qing shook her head. It took her only a second to come up with that answer.

”Then it's decided!” Shi Qianqian gave the box back to Xin Qing. ”You keep it!”

Young Master Shen dropped by the following day at noon just when leaving for the airport. She needn't ask to know it was Ying Qingcang who sent him here. This time, Xin Qing did not bother to comment. She got into his car and drove with them to the airport. ”At least he won't be following me all the way to France this time,” she thought. When they arrived at the airport, she saw a grinning Aunt Tian already standing there, waiting for her.

”Little Ah Sha, did you miss grandma? Grandma missed you so much!” Aunt Tian squeezed Ah Sha in her arms and showered her with kisses. She said to Xin Qing, ”It's impossible for you to attend your classes while looking after the child. It's not safe to find a nanny either. So don't ever say you don't wish for me to come along or anything of the sort. Whatever happened between you and Young Master is your business. Ah Sha shouldn't have to suffer because of it!”

At Aunt Tian's words, Xin Qing swallowed her pride and retort. She smiled and hugged Aunt Tian. ”Then from now on, we'll both be in Aunt Tian's care!”

”Now that's a good girl!” Aunt Tian said happily and headed to the boarding gates with Ah Sha. Young Master Shen looked at Xin Qing and blinked with skepticism. ”Why can't I go with you too?”

Xin Qing thought about how to respond. In the end, she finally threw out the question that she kept to herself for the past few days.