Madam, Please Behave-Chapter 276: This Scene Before Me

<p176" data-end="250">An Yuanyao glanced at the time on her phone, growing more and more uneasy.

<p252" data-end="307">How could it take this long just to buy some groceries? <p309" data-end="470">Sensing something was off, she thought for a moment, then opened her contacts and was just about to call Liu Changqing when she heard some noise from downstairs. <p472" data-end="599">She froze for a second, then stepped outside and leaned over the window to take a look—what she saw was a vehicle parked below… <p601" data-end="637">And Liu Changqing getting out of it. <p639" data-end="654">Downstairs. <p656" data-end="921">Liu Changqing and An Yancheng got out of the car together, followed by the truck pulling up behind them. The two walked to the back of the vehicle. Even though Liu Changqing had already guessed what was inside, he was still a bit stunned when he saw it for himself. <p923" data-end="1025">After a moment of thought, Liu Changqing called out to the workers who were about to unload the goods. <p1027" data-end="1046">“Hold on a second.” <p1048" data-end="1140">The workers who had already climbed into the truck immediately stopped what they were doing. <p1142" data-end="1211">Liu Changqing paused in thought, then turned to An Yancheng and said: <p1213" data-end="1310">“The place I’m living in right now is pretty small… There might not be space for all this stuff.” <p1312" data-end="1346">“Yeah, I didn’t think about that.” <p1348" data-end="1487">An Yancheng seemed to realize the same thing. He glanced around at their surroundings, then pulled out his phone after a moment of silence. <p1489" data-end="1520">He said to Liu Changqing first: <p1522" data-end="1578">“Brother-in-law, hang on a bit. I’ll make a quick call.” <p1580" data-end="1590">“Alright.” <p1592" data-end="1697">He then made a call, putting the phone to his ear, and once it connected, began explaining the situation. <p1699" data-end="1751">There were a few “mmhm”s and nods before he hung up. <p1753" data-end="1787">Turning to Liu Changqing, he said: <p1789" data-end="1900">“Qianxun said… we’ll take this stuff to my cousin’s place for now. You guys can use it once you move in later.” <p1902" data-end="1908">“Huh?” <p1910" data-end="2012">Liu Changqing was caught off guard by that. His brain stalled for a moment before he cautiously asked: <p2014" data-end="2074">“Your cousin… you mean An Yuanyao? You're saying her place?” <p2076" data-end="2100">“Yeah, didn’t you know?” <p2102" data-end="2109">“Well…” <p2111" data-end="2147">“Yancheng? What are you doing here?” <p2149" data-end="2185">An Yuanyao’s voice interrupted them. <p2187" data-end="2320">Liu Changqing turned and saw her walking out of the stairwell, their son beside her. He froze for a moment, then quickly walked over. <p2322" data-end="2369">He reached her side and gently grabbed her arm. <p2371" data-end="2424">“What are you doing coming down? It’s too dangerous!” <p2426" data-end="2513">“I saw you two from the window… And besides, what’s dangerous or not? Don’t overreact.” <p2515" data-end="2636">She chuckled, brushing off his concern. Ever since finding out she was pregnant, she had been extremely cautious herself. <p2638" data-end="2701">Seeing his cousin show up, An Yancheng grinned and greeted her. <p2703" data-end="2732">“Hey, sis, long time no see.” <p2734" data-end="2796">“What are you doing here? And… what’s all this in the trucks?” <p2798" data-end="2848">In response to her question, An Yancheng answered, <p2850" data-end="3046">“It’s all furniture and stuff that Uncle bought for you. But your current place is probably too small for all of it, so I just called Qianxun, and he said we should send it to your house for now.” <p3048" data-end="3115">“Seriously… why’d they have to buy so much? Just take it all away.” <p3117" data-end="3148">“Alright, I’ll take them over.” <p3150" data-end="3231">With that, An Yancheng responded and waved for the workers to close up the truck. <p3233" data-end="3361">He was about to get in and lead the way when Liu Changqing grabbed his arm and pulled him a bit farther away from the stairwell. <p3363" data-end="3459">An Yancheng looked confused. Just as he was about to ask what was up, Liu Changqing spoke first: <p3461" data-end="3558">“By the way, when you guys tied me up earlier… someone took a shot at me. Don’t know who it was.” <p3560" data-end="3596">That caught An Yancheng by surprise. <p3598" data-end="3610">“Seriously?” <p3612" data-end="3749">“Yeah, I mean, I get the whole dramatic act, but hitting someone isn’t cool. I’m just letting you know—not holding a grudge or anything.” <p3751" data-end="3787">“Don’t worry, I’ll take care of it.” <p3789" data-end="3886">For once, An Yancheng looked serious. After reassuring Liu Changqing, he got in the car and left. <p3888" data-end="4037">Back at An Yuanyao’s side, Liu Changqing and their son stood watching the convoy drive away. It took a moment before Liu Changqing snapped out of it. <p4039" data-end="4071">He turned to their son and said: <p4073" data-end="4183">“Go upstairs and call the other two down. We didn’t get around to grocery shopping, so we’ll eat out tonight.” <p4185" data-end="4194">“Got it.” <p4196" data-end="4238">With a nod, Liu Zhiyue turned and ran off. <p4240" data-end="4359">Once the sound of him going upstairs faded, Liu Changqing turned toward An Yuanyao. After thinking for a bit, he asked: <p4361" data-end="4412">“I heard from An Yancheng… you have another house?” <p4414" data-end="4547">As soon as he said that, the smile on An Yuanyao’s face froze. Her eyes darted around a bit, and she snuck a glance at Liu Changqing. <p4549" data-end="4586">There was a guilty tone in her voice. <p4588" data-end="4614">“I… I never mentioned it?” <p4616" data-end="4688">“When would you have told me? Back then weren’t you living in a rental?” <p4690" data-end="4760">“Y-yeah… Look at my memory—I totally forgot I even had another house…” <p4762" data-end="4765">“…” <p4767" data-end="4879">She tried to play it off, but seeing that Liu Changqing didn’t respond—just stared at her—her laughter died out. <p4881" data-end="4919">They looked at each other for a while. <p4921" data-end="5015">Maybe his stare was too intense, because eventually, An Yuanyao lowered her gaze and muttered: <p5017" data-end="5045">“Alright… I never told you.” <p5047" data-end="5077">“Why did you keep it from me?” <p5079" data-end="5100">“I didn’t mean to!” <p5102" data-end="5231">She immediately reached out and clung to Liu Changqing’s arm, pressing against him. Her voice was tinged with a bit of grievance. <p5233" data-end="5368">“I just… forgot to mention it. And besides, I don’t even like that house my dad bought. It’s too big, doesn’t feel like a home at all…” <p5370" data-end="5373">“…” <p5375" data-end="5462">After hearing that, Liu Changqing felt like he’d just stepped into a parallel universe. <p5464" data-end="5521">Who the heck complains about their house being too big? <p5523" data-end="5623">When he’d called her a rich lady back at the dance studio… looks like he hadn’t wronged her one bit. <p5625" data-end="5741">No wonder she seemed indifferent about the house situation—turns out she already had one. And a huge one, at that! <p5743" data-end="5845">After saying that, An Yuanyao noticed Liu Changqing staying completely silent, which made her anxious. <p5847" data-end="5953">She slowly raised her free hand and gently tugged at his coat like a little girl pleading for forgiveness. <p5955" data-end="6037">Because of her height, she had to crane her neck to look up at him as she mumbled: <p6039" data-end="6098">“Changqing… if you don’t like it, we won’t use that house…” <p6100" data-end="6223">“This isn’t about liking the house or not. What matters most in a marriage is trust. We can’t keep things from each other.” <p6225" data-end="6300">Wearing a serious expression, Liu Changqing looked at her and said sternly. <p6302" data-end="6374">“This time, we’ll let it go. But no more of this in the future, got it?” <p6376" data-end="6381">“Mm!” <p6383" data-end="6450">Hearing his response, An Yuanyao happily threw her arms around him. <p6452" data-end="6524">Afraid she might trip or fall, Liu Changqing held her tightly in return. <p6526" data-end="6606">And this scene was perfectly witnessed by the three kids coming down the stairs. <p6608" data-end="6693">Liu Xiazhi, walking beside her big brother, pointed at the two grownups and declared: <p6695" data-end="6766">“Big bro, see? I told you Dad and them are always playing this game!” <p6768" data-end="6771">“…” <p6773" data-end="6828">Liu Zhiyue didn’t respond, only gave her a calm glance. <p6830" data-end="6853">Meanwhile, Zhou Shiyan… <p6855" data-end="6881">Just stood there silently. <p6883" data-end="6920">Watching the scene unfold before her.

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