Chapter 163 Xin Qings Underwear Cabine (1/2)
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”You have to take care of yourself and Ah Sha once you're over there. Just assume that I'm the one who betrayed you, and don't feel sad because of me. It isn't good for your health,” Ying Qingcang said, staring down at her. Xin Qing's long lashes fluttered twice like a pair of wings flying straight into his heart, completely untouchable.
”I just want to say goodbye to you,” Xin Qing said, standing up, spreading her arms wide. ”Give me a hug as a parting gift!”
Ying Qingcang reached out to her with trembling arms. Carefully, he embraced her. This was something that he had desperately wanted to do for the past six months. Too bad a farewell turned out to be the price he had to pay in order to fulfill that wish. Xin Qing felt the sheer force behind his embrace. Although being squeezed like that brought her slight discomfort, she did not try to break away. Instead, she patted his shoulder and brought her lips closer to his ear. ”Understanding you is more worthwhile than loving you!” she whispered.
Ying Qingcang was stunned, as if he had just gone through the most shocking experience of his life. He stared after Xin Qing's leaving form, the way she was walking away from him without so much as a backward glance. For a very long time, he stood there alone in his stupor, not moving an inch. Then, he sprinted out of the airport as if he had gone mad. Once outside, he raised his head to the sky. As he watched the plane soar past him aloft, he released a deafening roar.
Understanding you is more worthwhile than loving you!
Xin Qing knew! She knew everything! She remembered all of it: Tang Shuang's identity, as well as the reason he was doing all of this. No wonder. No wonder she never doubted him. Her sadness was due to their parting, not the fact that he had chosen to marry Tang Shuang. This was her way of showing her support in whatever he was planning to do. She was doing this to ensure that he could take care of everything without having to worry about her safety.
”Oh, Ah Qing! My Ah Qing! How can I ever not love you!” Ying Qingcang's laughter grew louder and louder as it resounded through the horizon.
Young Master Shen nearly jumped in shock when he found Ying Qingcang; he thought Ying Qingcang's misery had finally driven him nuts.
”I'm fine.” Ying Qingcang said, getting into the car. Young Master Shen sat across from him in the car and studied his face for a long time. ”Did Xiao Qingqing say something to you?” Young Master Shen asked. Human emotions never lie. Throughout the past six months during which Xin Qing had lost all her memories, Ying Qingcang's entire being had been surrounded by an aura of sadness and hopelessness. When Tang Shuang appeared after that and forced Xin Qing away, Ying Qingcang became the living personification of irritability; he could literally start throwing punches any second. But now... What the heck? Why did it seem like all his negative emotions had suddenly vanished?
Ying Qingcang stared out the car window with an unreadable expression. ”To the church we go! The members of the press are still waiting!”
As if he would tell Young Master Shen about his true feelings; this was a little secret between him and Xin Qing, one that he would guard until the day he could finally stand before her!
That night, the second wedding of the President of Ying Enterprises was all over the news. Apparently, the groom was late and was not even dressed in proper groom attire when he arrived. Throughout the entire ceremony, Ying Qingcang never smiled. A few reporters had managed to snap a picture of the Ying Qingcang and Xin Qing's parting embrace at the airport, which was why everyone was in a controversial mood as they awaited the bride's arrival. A few celebrities began making their moves, thinking that now was their chance to make a play for Ying Qingcang; if Ying Qingcang could enter into a second marriage so soon, perhaps there was a chance for them after all!
Shortly after a wedding, a famous model deliberately provoked Tang Shuang at a charity ball. As a result, she was instantly tossed out of the event's venue by Ying Qingcang himself. Everyone present witnessed the caring way in which Ying Qingcang had asked if Tang Shuang was alright. Of course, the act itself would not be considered gentle by the usual standards. Still, it sufficed to shock everyone considering Ying Qingcang's loathing of women in general. Soon, the endless whispers and speculations began: Could it be that President Ying was in love with his second wife for real?
Whatever that was happening in S City had nothing to do with Xin Qing, who had officially begin working for CK. Zhang Mi's dream of becoming Xin Qing's assistant had to be put on hold for the time being; she had to undergo a year of training in CK's academy first. She was lucky that Xin Qing had already reserved a spot for her in the intake enrolment list. She could enter the academy straightaway during the September intake.
Xin Qing had dressed Ah Sha in a beautiful dress early that morning. Today was a very important day; it was Ah Sha's first day in kindergarten. The kindergarten was near their place, just at the end of their street, in fact. It was an institute that had been set up by the local community.
”Didn't you mention that you still own Xin Jewelries' diamond mine? Why aren't we sending Ah Sha to a special kindergarten for nobilities?” Zhang Mi tied a butterfly knot on the belt of Ah Sha's dress. After that, she gave Ah Sha a kiss.
Xin Qing adjusted her own clothes before glancing at Zhang Mi. ”We're not even members of the nobility. Why bother with that kind of school?”
”Girls have to be brought up in wealth! Haven't you heard of that?” Apparently, Zhang Mi held different views. ”Also... that private school is so pretty! Just look!” Zhang Mi grabbed a magazine and showed it to Xin Qing. There was a page which introduced an academy established for members of the nobility. Apparently, even members of the royal family attended that school.
Xin Qing tossed the magazine aside. ”Are you coming or not? We'll be leaving you behind if you're not going to come!”
”Okay! Okay! I'm coming!” Zhang Mi quickly got dressed and rushed out the door.
Ah Sha settled down in her seat. Xin Qing was just about to drive off when she heard Ah Sha's excited screams. ”Daddy Shen! Daddy Shen!” Ah Sha squeaked, waving her tiny arms about. Xin Qing raised her head to see Young Master Shen standing on the pavement, grinning at them.
”What the heck!” Zhang Mi poked her head out of the car's window. ”Why are you here again?”
Young Master Shen opened the door and sat down beside Zhang Mi. ”Our Ah Sha is attending kindergarten today. Of course, I have to attend! It's an important event after all.” Young Master Shen held out his arms to Ah Sha. ”Right, my little princess?!” he said.
Xin Qing unbuckled Ah Sha's seat belt and passed her to Young Master Shen. Ah Sha planted a kiss on his face, and then she asked, ”Daddy hasn't returned yet?”
Silence pervaded the entire space of the car. In the end, Xin Qing broke the silence by firing up the car engine. Smiling, she said, ”Daddy still has work to do. Mommy will take Ah Sha to see daddy during the Chinese New Year holidays, okay?”
”Mm! Mm!” Ah Sha clapped her hands. ”Then does the Chinese New Year start tomorrow?”
”No...” Xin Qing trailed off. She had no idea what else to say.
Young Master Shen gave Ah Sha a few kisses. ”The new year will be here when it starts snowing. Ah Sha will be able to see Daddy then!”
”You'll turn into a big dog if you lie!” Ah Sha said, holding out her pinky. Young Master Shen hooked his own pinky with hers and sealed their thumbs together. Satisfied, Ah Sha settled back in her seat. When they arrived at the kindergarten, Xin Qing was worried that Ah Sha might cry, so she lingered at the door and kept glancing inside. Instead of crying, Ah Sha sat on the small bench, glancing and taking in her new surroundings without a single hint of fear. When the teacher started the game session, Xin Qing left with the others.
Inside the car, a sombre expression suddenly formed on Young Master Shen's face. ”Xiao Qingqing, I'm also here to tell you something else.”
His appearance unsettled Xin Qing who instantly felt nervous. ”What is it?”