AWB Chapter 243 Is there something you're hiding from me?
Chapter 243 Is there something you're hiding from me?
Su Yingxue nodded obediently, picked up the soup bowl, and began to drink it in small sips.
Tan Zhengchu's gaze remained fixed on her, as if everything around him was irrelevant.
The third brother watched this scene and felt a tightness in his chest. He couldn't help but complain in a low voice, "Zhengchu, aren't you spoiling her too much? She can yell at whoever she wants, and you're even backing her up?"
Tan Zhengchu didn't even look up, his tone calm, "As long as she's happy, she can scold whoever she wants. I'm happy to."
The third brother was so angry he almost vomited blood, and couldn't help but mutter under his breath, "Have you become a henpecked husband?"
A-Qian watched from the side, a hint of envy flashing in her eyes. She sighed softly and said in a low voice, "Zhengchu is so good to Yingxue, it's truly enviable."
Upon hearing this, the third brother turned around abruptly and stared at A-Qian, "What do you mean? Haven't I been good enough to you?"
A-Qian glanced at him, her tone indifferent, "What do you think?"
The third brother's face darkened, and he stood up abruptly, his voice filled with suppressed anger, "A-Qian, we need to have a serious talk."
A-Qian shook her head, her tone firm, "No need, I want to be with Ying-Xue."
After she finished speaking, she walked directly to Su Yingxue's side, sat down, took her arm, and had a mischievous smile on her face.
The third brother saw them together and wanted to pull A-Qian away, but he was helpless. He gave A-Qian a cold look, turned around and strode away from the restaurant.
As Qian watched his retreating figure, a complex expression flashed in her eyes. She was pregnant now, and her belly was getting bigger and bigger. She didn't want Lao San to know.
She whispered to Su Yingxue, "Yingxue, do you think if I make him angry again, he might make me move out of his house?"
Su Yingxue blinked and smiled meaningfully, "Then you'd better work harder."
The third brother's face was gloomy. He stood by the dining table, his gaze fixed on A Qian, his brows furrowed into a deep frown.
A-Qian's rejection made him feel more depressed than ever before, and even a little annoyed.
He was used to her obedience, but today, she was acting out of character. Not only did she refuse his request, but she also hid behind Su Yingxue.
"Ah Qian, what on earth are you doing?" The third brother's voice was deep, carrying a hint of suppressed anger. He reached out, trying to grab her wrist.
A flicker of fear crossed A-Qian's eyes, and she involuntarily shrank back. Her hand gently touched her lower abdomen, where she held a secret she hadn't told anyone yet—she was pregnant.
But right now, she doesn't dare let the third brother know. His parents still haven't agreed to their relationship, and if they find out, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Thinking of all this, A-Qian's heart pounded even faster. She shook her head repeatedly, her tone firm, "Third brother, I don't want to talk about this. I want to be with Yingxue."
Su Yingxue noticed A Qian's nervousness and immediately took her hand, then looked up at Lao San and said, "Lao San, don't pressure her. A Qian wants to chat with me, so just let her have some peace and quiet."
The third brother's expression grew even colder, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Su Yingxue and A Qian. He gritted his teeth, his tone firm, "This is a matter between us, and outsiders have no right to interfere."
After he finished speaking, he reached out to pull A-Qian again, trying to forcibly take her away.
Just then, Tan Zhengchu stood up. His movement was small, but his aura instantly overwhelmed the third brother.
He stood in front of Su Yingxue and A Qian, his gaze cold as he looked at the third brother. "Third brother, let them talk. You come out with me."
The third brother's hand froze in mid-air, his face ashen. He glanced at Tan Zhengchu, then at A Qian, and finally gritted his teeth, withdrew his hand, turned, and strode out of the restaurant.
Su Yingxue breathed a sigh of relief only after the third brother's figure disappeared through the doorway.
She turned to look at Tan Zhengchu, her voice tinged with worry, "Brother Zhengchu, go and keep an eye on Lao San, make sure he doesn't cause any trouble."
Tan Zhengchu looked at her intently and nodded. "Don't worry, I'll handle it."
After he finished speaking, he gently patted Su Yingxue's shoulder, then turned and left the restaurant.
Only Su Yingxue and A Qian remained in the restaurant.
Su Yingxue pulled A Qian down to sit and asked softly, "A Qian, are you hiding something from me? Do you... want to leave Lao San?"
A-Qian lowered her head, her fingers tightly intertwined. She was silent for a while, then finally nodded. "Yes, I don't want to live at Lao San's house anymore. I feel... I can't breathe."
Su Yingxue frowned, her gaze falling on A Qian's slightly trembling hands. Suddenly, something occurred to her, and she tentatively asked, "A Qian, are you... pregnant?"
Ashen suddenly looked up, a hint of surprise and panic flashing in her eyes. Her lips trembled slightly, and she finally nodded, her voice so low it was almost inaudible, "Yes... I'm pregnant."
Su Yingxue's eyes lit up immediately, and a joyful smile appeared on her face. "This is good news! You should tell Lao San, he will be very happy."
Ashen shook her head, her face pale. "No, we can't tell him. His parents... they won't agree. If they find out, I... I don't know what will happen."
Her voice was filled with deep fear, and her body trembled involuntarily.
Su Yingxue held her hand, trying to comfort her, "Aqian, don't be afraid. Lao San will protect you, you can face it together."
A-Qian abruptly pulled her hand back and stood up. Her eyes were filled with panic and determination. "No, you don't understand. I can't tell him, and I can't let anyone know. Yingxue, please... keep it a secret for me."
After she finished speaking, she turned and ran away.
Su Yingxue stood there, stunned, watching A Qian's hurried departure, her heart filled with confusion.
She didn't understand why Ashen was so terrified of pregnancy, even viewing it as a disaster.
She murmured softly, "A-Qian, what are you afraid of? Giving birth is a joyous occasion..."
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Tan Zhengchu pushed open the door to the lounge, followed closely by Lao San, who was clutching a bottle of foreign liquor tightly in his hand, his face so gloomy it looked like it could drip water.
Without a word, he walked to the sofa, sat down heavily, unscrewed the bottle cap, and took a large gulp directly from the bottle opening.
"You drink when you're in a bad mood. When are you going to change this habit?" Tan Zhengchu glanced at him, his tone indifferent but with a hint of seriousness.
The third brother didn't say anything, but took another swig of wine and stared blankly ahead, as if the wine could wash away the troubles in his heart.
At this moment, Lin Quan walked in carrying a medicine box.
His gaze swept over the bottle of liquor in the third brother's hand, he frowned, then turned to Tan Zhengchu, his tone serious, "Zhengchu, you can't drink. The medicine hasn't been injected yet, you need to stay sober."