874 A Million Times for You 236 (2/2)

Shi Qingzhou laughed lightly. ”Mother thought that since the weather is getting hot, it will be summer soon. Mother wants to make a qipao for you to wear in the summer. I don't have anything to do anyway, I just wanted to find something to occupy my time.”

”Mother, look at you. You're a good cook, and you're even apt at needlework. Why didn't I inherit any of these from you?”

”You didn't have to. You can buy such things with money.” Shi Qingzhou's face was much rosier than before. ”You're much more capable than Mother is.”

An Xiaoning hugged her neck and asked in a low voice, ”Actually, I've been wanting to ask, why was Mother willing to give birth to me back then?”

”Because, the moment I knew about your existence, my heart softened.” Shi Qingzhou looked at her sincerely. ”For many women, when they know they are about to become a mother, regardless of how big of a battle they're fighting, their heart will still soften considerably. Later on, when I was pregnant with you, I was bored on my own and rubbed my belly as I talked to you. I have to say, you were a source of comfort to me back then.”

”Thank you, Mother, for sparing me back then. Because of that, I have everything I have today. It's a fortunate and happy thing.”

Shi Qingzhou chuckled and patted her shoulder, ”Spare Mother from your sugared words. Go and do what you need to.”

”Can't I just stay here with you?”

”Don't you have anything to handle today?”

”I don't feel like doing anything. These days, I just want to stay home to finish memorizing the book Teacher gave me.” She released her grip on Shi Qingzhou's neck. ”I've been too tired out previously, I just want to stay home and rest these days.”

”That'll be the best. It's already been a while since Mother has spent time with you. When I saw you so busy every day recently, my heart ached so much for you.” Shi Qingzhou put her needlework aside and looked at her seriously. ”Mother knows your body is fatigued, so I even went to learn some ways to nourish one's body. From today onward, I'll make nourishing food for you.”

”A child with a mother is like a piece of treasure. But I think I'm still young.”

”No matter how old you are, in Mother's eyes, you'll always be a little child.”

”…”

An Xiaoning really stayed home and filled her days up with just reading and lying around.

Although she and Jin Qingyan still contacted each other through text messages, they no longer met up. They were both adults and had their own things to do. There was no need to be clingy with each other as that would make them both feel suffocated and deprived of their own private space. Distance makes the heart grow fonder — it was not for nothing that this saying is commonly used.

In a flash, a few days went by. An Xiaoning had eaten and lain around at home, and she had finished all her books as well.

By now, April was approaching already.

After being fed Shi Qingzhou's nourishing products, An Xiaoning gained around six to seven pounds and had more meat on her body. Her cheeks were fuller as well, making her look prettier.

Compared to the version of her that was as thin as a bamboo stick, she preferred herself with more meat.

After she came out of her shower, An Xiaoning took a few outfits and laid them over herself. In the end, she still chose the white one-piece dress.

She changed into her dress and put on her makeup, then put on a small hat and slung her bag over her shoulder before finally going out of the house.

She then drove to the martial arts academy.

Arriving there at 11 am, she had intended to pick up the two children for lunch.

However, arriving at the entrance of the classroom, she realized that there was no one inside having lessons.

After asking the teacher, An Xiaoning arrived at the boot camp's canteen.

”Auntie, are you here to look for Yiheng?” A clear, crisp voice of a female sounded from behind her.

An Xiaoning turned around and recognized the little girl before her immediately. ”Yes, is he eating in the canteen?”

”Yes, I'll call him for you.”

”No need, I'll just go in myself.” She grinned and walked past Wen Yuechan as she headed inside.

Wen Yuechan followed closely behind her as well.

The handful of children were eating at one long table, and Rongyan spotted her first. He immediately greeted, ”Mother.”