Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
I quickly answered the call and placed the phone in my ear. “Hello, Teacher Qin? Is anything the matter?”
Her voice came from the other end. “Hello, have you reached home with Qiqi?”
I quickly replied, “I already sent Qiqi home. I’m back at the construction site now.”
But I was mumbling to herself.
This pretty girl actually took the initiative to call me. Did something urgent happen?
Teacher Qin was silent for a while before saying, “Do you remember when you went to book a table at the restaurant, Qiqi was with me? You definitely wouldn’t have guessed what that little fellow told me.”
Of course, I remembered. “What did he say?”
Teacher Qin said slowly, “He said to me, Teacher Qin, my father doesn’t have money now. When we order food later, can you order cheaper food?”
I couldn’t help but shudder.
I really had no idea!
I didn’t expect Qiqi to be so sensible!
He was only six years old!
Although Qiqi would reveal the little adult in him from time to time, I really didn’t expect him to be that sensible.
He had even begun to worry and care about his family!
But I couldn’t give such a sensible boy a happy and whole family!
Suddenly, I felt a surge of guilt.
He shouldn’t have considered this stuff at his age.
This was all my fault.
If my business investment hadn’t failed which resulted in problems with my family’s finances, would he even have to worry about these?
Teacher Qin continued, “And because he’s so sensible, I can’t help but say things that I would never say normally. Qiqi’s daddy, I don’t know much about the conflict between you and his mommy. But I know that Qiqi cares about the two of you very much. I shouldn’t interfere in others’ private affairs. It’s just that I really hope that Qiqi can have a happy childhood.”
These words made me tremble from head to toe. I opened my mouth but I couldn’t utter a word.
I, too, wished to give Qiqi a happy childhood!
However, the cruel truth had crushed my heart completely!
Although I still don’t have ironclad evidence regarding the affair between my wife and that bald adulterer.
But various incidents had already proven that they were definitely having an affair. They were even expecting a child!
I used to think that I could build a strong harbor for my family so that they could live carefree and happy lives.
I thought I could handle any problem. Nothing could defeat me.
However, life would always severely wound a person in the most direct and cruel way!
My wife, the person I wanted to protect my entire life, had become the murderer who destroyed this family!
There was no way I could forgive her.
And this would definitely hurt Qiqi.
After a long time, I managed to reply, “Teacher Qin, some things are really not that simple. Thank you for the advice you’ve given me. I will definitely do everything to make Qiqi feel happier and blessed in the future.”
Some words were better left untold.
As long as one wasn’t that stupid, one would know what it meant.
Teacher Qin was clearly not stupid. She paused for a few seconds before saying, “All right, it’s my fault for interfering in your private affairs. Goodbye.”
The call ended.
I could feel her getting angry on the phone.
Clearly, she was upset because I couldn’t resolve the conflict with my wife for Qiqi’s sake.
She clearly didn’t know the harsh reality of the world and knew too little about the problems that could happen among people.
She was probably still thinking that the world was an innocent and happy place!
One day, society would teach her that such thoughts were adorable and childish.
I pushed aside my thoughts and returned to my work.
In the evening, Xu Xiaomei had to return to the office. As her chauffeur, I had to follow her.
After arriving at the office, I spun an excuse and ran to the lounge. I downloaded the entire recording of my wife’s phone calls during the day and listened with my earphones.
As I listened, my blood surged again..