Husband, Spend Some Gold Coins

In fact, Qin Yizhi was not in a hurry to take the last step.

Xie Qi knew this, but he didn’t know why. Qin Yizhi was always quite mysterious in front of him—he had no idea what Qin Yizhi was thinking.

It was hard to ask about this kind of thing.

Now that Qin Yizhi said such words, Xie Qi felt ashamed and was too embarrassed to say anything to him.

As he thought this way, Xie Qi felt that he had fallen behind, and he was constantly thinking about winning in their banter.

However, as New Year’s Day approached, Qin Yizhi suddenly became busy and didn’t come back for three or four days.

Xie Qi called Qin Yizhi, but he didn’t pick up the phone right away. Instead, he hung up and sent a message saying, “I’m very busy. I’ll call you later.]

When Qin Yizhi said this, Xie Qi naturally replied, [No, you can go about your business.]

Xie Qi put down the phone and couldn’t help but reflect on whether he was too clingy.

Even if they were in love, there had to be distance, and they couldn’t just stick to each other blindly.

But he was fearless because Qin Yizhi was always very fond of him, so he didn’t hide it. As long as he wanted to call, he would call immediately, regardless of whether Qin Yizhi was busy.

To a certain extent, it was also selfish, and it couldn’t be done like that.

With these thoughts, Xie Qi put aside Qin Yizhi’s matters and honestly focused on his studies.

After the second class, Xie Qi received a call. He saw it was from Teacher Hou, so he stepped into the corridor to answer it.

It was okay for Teacher Hou to call him; he was just concerned about his recent situation. Because he wasn’t good with words, his questions were a bit stiff and unskilled.

Xie Qi found it a little funny but didn’t show it, answering his questions one by one.

As he answered, he couldn’t help but think of how Teacher Hou took care of his and Jiang Sining’s life at home. Teacher Hou didn’t say anything about adding clothes for the winter. He simply opened Xie Qi’s wardrobe, took out a sweater, and placed it at the end of Xie Qi’s bed, silently hinting that he should add clothes. He spoke as little as possible.

Teacher Hou even served the two of them when cooking. Although it was a small thing, it was done with intention, and it was precious when done with such care.

Xie Qi didn’t show it, but he knew what Teacher Hou did for him in his heart. However, he didn’t express anything at that time and silently accepted it.

This, too, didn’t feel right.

Xie Qi realized he was very introspective recently and didn’t know what was wrong with him. Now, as he thought about it, he felt a little guilty. It made him feel that he had some flaws in his life before. Why did he accept their kindness so naturally?

If people didn’t mention it, he wouldn’t have been moved.

Thinking of this, Xie Qi said with guilt, “Teacher Hou, you also need to take care of yourself. How are your legs and feet now? Are they okay?”

Teacher Hou was a little surprised, paused, and then said, “They’re pretty good, but I can’t stand for long or do strenuous exercise.”

Xie Qi said, “Then you should also pay attention to rest. Don’t overwork yourself. If you really can’t do it, you still have me. I will take care of you in your old age.”

Teacher Hou was silent for a while and then said, “No need.”

Xie Qi said, “Don’t refuse too fast…”

Teacher Hou interrupted him, “No, these are not things you need to worry about.”

After saying that, he found a reason and hung up the phone.

Then, he transferred 10,000 yuan to Xie Qi. Xie Qi was shocked and asked what was going on. Teacher Hou replied, [This is for your living expenses. I haven’t given it to you for so long. I’m sorry.]

Xie Qi was speechless for a moment. In fact, he had long discovered that Hou Linong was a very traditional man. In his heart, he felt that if he got married, he would have to work hard and be responsible for living expenses. So, since he married Jiang Sining, even Hou Linong paid for his tuition and living expenses. He felt it was shameful to use a woman’s money, so Jiang Sining’s salary wasn’t used for the family; it was just her own pocket money.

Xie Qi hadn’t thought much about it before, but now the habit of introspection had come back again. Thinking of Jiang Sining’s past, he felt a little uncomfortable.

He hadn’t liked thinking about this before; he had thought it was good for Jiang Sining to have some private money, just enough for her to spend on herself, but Jiang Sining’s salary had been higher than Hou Linong’s.

Xie Qi couldn’t hold back and called Jiang Sining. Jiang Sining answered quickly. However, when Xie Qi heard the sound of playing mahjong in the background, he asked, and Jiang Sining answered that she was playing mahjong.

Xie Qi fell silent. When Jiang Sining asked him what had happened, he said, “Are you playing mahjong every day now? Teacher Hou just gave me a living allowance of 10,000 yuan. Why don’t you give me a living allowance?”

Jiang Sining was stunned for a moment and said, “If Teacher Hou gives it to you, I don’t have to give it to you. Do you want me to give it to you?”

Xie Qi said, “Mr. Hou is under so much pressure, but he still gives me living expenses, you don’t feel sorry for him?”

Jiang Sining said, “I feel bad, but he recently told me that he had negotiated a deal. If the balance is paid, the profit could be more than five million. I didn’t expect that Mr. Hou is very capable. I really didn’t have the vision.”

Xie Qi didn’t know what to say for a moment. He suddenly realized that his previous indifferent attitude toward everyone and everything had actually been learned from Jiang Sining. He could only say that they were indeed mother and son.

He hadn’t thought it was anything before because he respected her and loved her from the bottom of his heart. Now that he was farther away from Jiang Sining, his mind became clearer, and he felt Jiang Sining’s indifference to a certain extent.

Xie Qi said in a serious tone, “Stop playing mahjong, and pay some attention to Teacher Hou. Does he still give you money?”

Jiang Sining said, “Yes, he also gives me several thousand yuan in living expenses every month. In fact, I have enough, but he insists on giving it to me.”

“…” Xie Qi said, “Mom, don’t be like this. He is still in the early stages of starting a business and is still thinking about providing living expenses for the two of us. He is under too much pressure. You are ten years older than him, and he is still a person you married. You have to feel sorry for him. You don’t need me to teach you these things, right?”

Jiang Sining was stunned and said with some discomfort, “Are you lecturing me? I am your mother; it’s not your turn to say these things to me.”

Xie Qi said, “Of course, it’s not my turn to say it, but if you continue like this, Teacher Hou will be cold-hearted. Everyone’s heart will be cold. Mine too. I have been in school for several months, and you basically haven’t given me any advice. I took the initiative to call you, but you don’t miss me at all?”

Of course, Jiang Sining said, “Of course I want to, you are my son, how could I not miss you?”

Xie Qi said, “You don’t call me, and you didn’t mention giving me living expenses.”

Jiang Sining said with a guilty conscience, “That’s because someone is taking care of you now. Wouldn’t Qin Yizhi take care of you? If he doesn’t take care of you, I will call him and scold him.”

Xie Qi felt a little cold-hearted. He thought Jiang Sining had been like this before, so why hadn’t he thought there was anything wrong? Because he had been used to it. If Jiang Sining didn’t call him, he would feel that she was at ease with him and wouldn’t think there were any other problems.

Xie Qi whispered to Jiang Sining, “Mom, it’s not natural for me to get married. You said before that I shouldn’t get married like this, but that I should take a wife.”

Jiang Sining lowered her voice and said, “That’s okay. When you two get divorced, of course you can marry a wife. Mom will make arrangements for you then.”

“…” Xie Qi said, “Forget it, I don’t want to talk to you.”

Xie Qi hung up the phone and felt disappointed.

What was he disappointed about?

Disappointed at not being loved? In fact, no, Jiang Sining must love him, but… in comparison, Jiang Sining’s love for him seemed very weak.

He thought it was normal for Jiang Sining to be like this, but Qin Yizhi and Teacher Hou cared about him far more than she did. Caring was not only reflected in material things but also in many details.