Return of the Antagonistic Lady Boss-Chapter 558 - 532: Thin Skin and Generous Filling

Qian turned around to look at Mr. Liao, with a little mischievous pride in her eyes. The good thing about dealing with smart people is that they understand each other’s intentions, making communication easier.

"Uncle, since you’ve already noticed, I’ll skip the pleasantries. I admit you’re quite decent, but I don’t want my mother to live with uncertainties every day. Plus, your behavior today makes me reconsider my first impression of you. You’re not as mild-mannered and honest as you seem."

Mr. Liao was amused by Qian, "Only with truth comes goodness, and I’m quite a truthful person."

Qian wanted to snort...

Truth my foot, he’s a sly old fox in sheep’s clothing, a real old schemer!

"About the concerns you have, I promise they won’t happen. The house I live in now was assigned to me earlier, and the old neighborhood’s security isn’t great. I’m planning to move to a gated community, so there won’t be any idle people coming into the house in the future."

Qian raised her eyebrows, "You’re not planning to move to our new house community, are you?"

Currently, Jia Xiufang was living in a rented house, and the house from the demolition compensation would be available for move-in later in the year.

Mr. Liao smiled slightly, "Exactly, it’s more convenient to take care of each other being closer."

The implication being that he’s planning for a long-term indirect approach.

"Haha... the director can really be this thick-skinned?"

What is this called, relentless pursuit?

This old man is quite persistent, actually buying a house in the same community, which also shows how genuine he is about Jia Xiufang.

"A director also has the right to pursue happiness."

"Can I ask what exactly you see in my mom?"

"I admire her unwavering maternal love towards her children and her down-to-earth nature. Raising a child like you proves she’s not an ordinary woman. At least in my eyes, she’s remarkable."

Qian wanted to find some hypocrisy in his eyes, but based on her years of clinical experience and judgment, this old schemer was telling the truth.

Some describe middle-aged love as an old house catching fire; when it burns, nothing can stop it from blazing fiercely.

"Then please treat this extraordinary woman well in your eyes. If I find you dare to wrong her and make her sad, you’ve met my fiancé, you know what he does, breaking bricks with one hand is nothing, let alone people. You know what to do—pay the bill and tell my mom I’m going back to school."

Qian stood up, really about to leave this time.

"Not going back to see her?"

"She probably wants to see you more now. I’ll repeat, be good to my mom. If you dare to bully her—"

"The Yu family won’t let me off, I understand. Girl, why did you suddenly agree to my and your mother’s relationship?"

"I’m just not opposing it, the future depends on your performance. If she doesn’t like you, don’t blame me. I’m not supporting or opposing it."

Mr. Liao had met many people, and he could tell Qian was a very special child, understated yet deep, without the impetuousness her age typically would have.

Qian had investigated Mr. Liao thoroughly, and Mr. Liao, having learned about Qian, also investigated her when she opposed him, leading to a surprising discovery.

She turned out to be the future daughter-in-law of the Yu family. The Yu family wasn’t an average family. The fact she could gain acceptance from the Yu family top to bottom meant she was stable enough, but even as the future daughter-in-law of the Yu family, which was not just any ordinary family, had nothing to do with his pursuit of Jia Xiufang. Mr. Liao was a few years away from retirement and wasn’t chasing power, and no matter how powerful Qian’s future in-laws, he wasn’t aiming to build connections.

"But you previously acted like you wouldn’t give any chances, why the sudden change of heart?" Mr. Liao asked.

"Because, in my heart, my mom is the best woman, and I want her to be happy. Whoever makes her unhappy, I’ll kill them. It’s that simple."

Qian didn’t hide her true nature in front of Mr. Liao; she said her harsh words in advance.

In her heart, family was sacred and untouchable, her reverse scale. Whoever dared touched it, she’d destroy them, as evidenced by Second Uncle’s family.

After dropping her harsh words, Qian left Mr. Liao with a departing back. To Mr. Liao, Qian’s fierceness was not only not annoying but rather proved she had her mother’s interest at heart, justifying Fanglin’s unconditional motherly love for her.

"This child is truly caring, having a daughter is still the best, Xiufang educated her well." Mr. Liao muttered to himself as he watched Qian leave.

Suddenly, it dawned on him, all that the child did before was just to let him know she has the ability to protect her mother and to test his attitude!

If he hadn’t met Qian’s expectations or hadn’t lowered his stance enough to have this conversation with her, he wouldn’t have even touched Jia Xiufang’s sleeve!

Heavens also aided him, allowing him to be injured for Jia Xiufang and to take care of her. Qian saw it all and reduced her assessment difficulty on him.

Otherwise, with the depth of this child’s mind without these events, who knows what trials she would have put him through, and if he failed, he’d never see Fanglin again.

But she wasn’t someone who didn’t understand boundaries. Seeing his sincerity, she pointed it out to let him know Jia Xiufang had a strong backing, then let go.

Truly a caring and perceptive, smart and sharp child, who protected her mother impeccably yet didn’t hinder her mother’s happiness. Fanglin is fortunate to have such a daughter.

The thought that this caring little girl might also become his daughter in the future made him feel joyful.

Qian left the café and didn’t go straight back to school. Instead, she headed to the computer mall, spending a large sum on a computer. Even with her experienced eyes, the configuration seemed shabby, but it was decent enough for the current times.

After bringing the computer home, she dragged her goofy brother over for a severe interrogation, condemning his big mouth behavior. She gave him extra homework, ending young Chen Zilong’s lovely sick leave, before getting on the bus back to school.

Actually, she really wanted to go to the hospital to see her mom and spend some time with her.

But she knew that her mom now would rather have Mr. Liao accompany her.

"Sis, I heard you’re a psychologist, is that true?" asked the driver, who worked under Mr. Yu. He was close to Mr. Yu and knew Qian was an exceptional psychologist.

"Yes."

"Then could you help me analyze something? My daughter recently keeps clinging to me in every way possible. Whatever I do at home, she interrupts me five times within half an hour. It’s really interrupting my work. Does this child have some psychological issues?"

Qian smiled slightly, "Is the child not over five years old yet?"

"Yes, she just turned four."

"Spend more time with her when you get back, this child needs you now."

"Huh? Isn’t something wrong?"

"Her actions express her thoughts. You’ve probably been spending less time with her. She’s trying to increase your attention by disrupting you. Spend more time with her, and it’ll be fine; it’s not a psychological issue but a child craving a father’s company."

"I see, thank you, Dr. Chen!" The driver suddenly understood.

"Whether parents or children, when you reach out to hold them when needed so they don’t feel alone, that’s love. But when the time is right, let go and let them explore their own life; letting go also signifies love."

"Dr. Chen, what you said makes a lot of sense!" The driver was full of admiration for Qian.

Qian curled the corner of her lips, resting her head against the car window, watching the bustling streets. Whenever she left home for school, she’d always worry about her mom, but this time it was different.

She should let go, as her mom’s hand was meant to be held by another man now. Her role was to let go and silently protect from behind. If anyone dared to bully her mom, she’d obliterate that person’s entire family.

Behind a thousand people lie a thousand hearts. Every action of a person hides an internal need. Finding the right way to untangle those needs is her job.

When Qian first came back, she was averse to thinking about the future; all she wanted was to eliminate those she disliked and then abandon herself, but now it’s different.

Tracing a heart on the car windowglass with her hand, as if seeing Yu Minglang’s face in her mind. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

He was the reason for her newfound anticipation.

Despite countless cases awaiting her, the one she yearned most to explore and discover was this heart. She didn’t know if tomorrow would be better, but she knew at this moment, she was full of anticipation.