Reborn in the Eighties as a Housewife with a Space

Chapter 2871: Chapter 2869: Not Yet Known

”Yingying, when a tree grows big its branches spread. That’s only natural. I’m really glad you’re always thinking about me, but I truly have no interest in those things. Putting them in my hands will only hold you all back. As for me, as long as I do my current job well, it’s enough for my food, clothes and daily needs. I can support myself.” Nangong Susu didn’t want to say more; instead she was thinking about how to do even better.

No one knew about the knot in her heart, so she didn’t want to bring her emotions back home.

The house might not be peaceful, but it was still a harbor, and when she was in a good mood she did want to go back and have a look.

So, for the sake of peace at home, she wasn’t going to go back. Her own job was enough for her, there was no need to go back and add pointless trouble.

”Alright, since you keep refusing, I won’t push you anymore. But you must remember, The Nangongs will always be your strong backing. If anything happens, remember to come back home. You’re not alone.” When Nangong Beiying said this, she was looking at Qin Chuan; the meaning was obvious without being spelled out.

Qin Chuan just met her gaze very calmly, not intimidated at all. From his point of view, it wasn’t like he’d actually bullied Nangong Susu, right? What was there to be afraid of? And this outcome was something he’d already expected.

So he really wasn’t afraid in the least. As long as Nangong Beiying didn’t actually do anything, he wouldn’t do anything either.

Yet this kind of result was something he’d never really thought about. No matter how interesting someone seemed to a person, they wouldn’t necessarily do much more; they’d just treat her nicely.

He just didn’t know there’s another situation: when a boy likes someone, he’ll also clown around to get her attention, to make sure she knows he exists. And from the outside, that kind of behavior often looks like he’s bullying her.

Which is to say, people’s understanding of this isn’t the same. He didn’t understand his current mindset either. Precisely because of that, he had no idea he was actually curious about Nangong Susu now, and was slowly sinking deeper.

It’s just that a man who’s never been in a relationship is still ignorant and unaware at this stage.

As they ate and chatted, Nangong Beiying also understood what Nangong Susu meant. As long as it was something she wasn’t willing to do, Beiying didn’t want to interfere too much in her affairs.

It was also because of this that they could still get along.

”Since we’ve eaten and drunk our fill, let’s call it a night.” Nangong Beiying saw it was getting late; everyone needed to go back and rest, otherwise it would be close to midnight.

She hadn’t expected that the few of them would drag out a meal for so long.

”Alright, let’s wrap it up then, we’ve got to head back too. Oh right, do you still have any mousse in your shop? Pack a few pieces for me to take away.” Qin Xue wasn’t sure if there was any left, so she asked Nangong Beiying.

”No, we’re out. Everything in the shop is made fresh and sold the same day; nothing is kept overnight.” It wasn’t that Nangong Beiying was reluctant, that was just how her shop worked. If she was going to make something, she’d make it the best; she wouldn’t sell anything subpar to her customers.

”Alright, I figured as much. We’ll head off then. You all should go back early too.” Qin Xue was speaking to Qing Zhu and her husband, and of course to the others as well.

”Okay, see you tomorrow.” Qing Zhu agreed. It was already late for her to be going home; she couldn’t delay much longer, the child was still at home.

So after saying goodbye to them, she walked ahead first. Ye Xuan and Chu Molin nodded to them, then lifted their feet to follow.

This woman left as soon as she said she would, without waiting for him at all. And because of that, he only felt more strongly that she was hiding something from him—he just didn’t yet know what it was.

Ye Xuan watched the woman walking in front. He would find a chance to figure it out.