Chapter 644 - 674: Shen Yi Was About to Explode with Anger

Qin Jiao held the phone and glanced at the two elders sitting on the other side of the room. "I’m doing fine," she said, "but Boss Shen and his wife seem quite anxious. I’m sure they miss you. If you’re finished with your work, you should come home."

A moment ago, Shen Yi had been hoping to get all lovey-dovey with his wife on the phone.

But the next thing he knew, he heard that Shen Zhengfeng had shown up—and with his wife, no less. ’What, are they ganging up to bully my Jiao Jiao?’

Shen Yi immediately said, "I’m coming home right now!"

"The roads are icy, so drive carefully. They’re... probably not in that much of a hurry."

Qin Jiao didn’t care one bit whether Shen Zhengfeng and his wife were in a hurry; she just wanted to make sure Shen Yi drove carefully.

After Qin Jiao hung up, Li Xiaomei sat there with a smile that didn’t reach her eyes. "Xiao Jiao, you’re part of the younger generation. I can let it slide with me—after all, I’m not Shen Yi’s birth mother. But Zhengfeng is his biological father. Calling him ’Boss Shen’ is a little out of line, don’t you think?"

Qin Jiao gave her a blank look. "What should I call him, then? Is there a reward for the new title?"

Li Xiaomei: "..."

’This Qin Jiao is so infuriating!’

’To be honest, Li Xiaomei had never been particularly fond of Lin Nian. She grew to dislike her even more after Lin Nian failed to give her a grandson.’

’But compared to this Qin Jiao, Li Xiaomei was starting to feel that Lin Nian had been much better.’

’She was incredibly relieved that the person Ah Feng married was Lin Nian and not this Qin Jiao!’

If Qin Jiao knew what Li Xiaomei was thinking, she would have laughed out loud. ’The nerve! As if I would ever be interested in her precious Shen Feng.’

’And another thing, do you have any idea about that bright green hat your Shen Feng is wearing?’

Qin Jiao told the two of them to make themselves at home, then sat down on the sofa, picked up a childcare book, and began to read.

Shen Zhengfeng was sitting there stiffly, feeling a bit awkward. He reached for his pocket, but it was as if Qin Jiao had eyes in the back of her head. She looked up and said with a sweet smile, "Sorry, I’m pregnant and can’t stand the smell of smoke."

Shen Zhengfeng’s expression turned awkward, but he managed to swallow his annoyance.

He couldn’t sit still any longer. He stood up and said, "I’ll go have a smoke outside then."

Qin Jiao couldn’t stop him from smoking outside. She just smiled without saying a word, and Shen Zhengfeng stood up and left.

Li Xiaomei watched her husband leave with pleading eyes.

’She didn’t want to be left alone with this Qin Jiao either. Didn’t he see how that girl could shut her down completely with a single, casual remark!’

Qin Jiao saw Li Xiaomei watching Shen Zhengfeng’s retreating back with longing and chuckled softly.

’You’re reading too much into it, ma’am. I have no time to bother with you. I’d rather spend the time reading my childcare book.’

When it came to being a mother, Qin Jiao was a complete novice—it was her first time in two lifetimes. So, she had started reading all sorts of books early on and would also ask her own mother and her mother-in-law, Du Liya, for parenting wisdom, making sure she was thoroughly prepared for everything.

At that time, many people still believed that once a child was born, raising them would be simple enough. But Qin Jiao, having lived through the future’s intense hyper-competition, knew that a child’s journey—growing up, studying, getting an education, finding a job, and entering society—was anything but simple.

The best she and Shen Yi could do was to give their child a good upbringing, ensure they were healthy, and help them develop good habits, including strong study habits.

As for whether their child would grow up to be famous or exceptionally successful, she hadn’t given it much thought.

She just wanted her child to be healthy, safe, and happy.

In stark contrast to Qin Jiao’s peaceful state of mind, Shen Yi was about to explode with rage.

The thought of Shen Zhengfeng and Li Xiaomei bullying his Jiao Jiao made Shen Yi wish he could drive as fast as an airplane. But then he remembered Qin Jiao’s warning and forced himself to calm down and not speed.

Once he reached their complex and parked the car, he sprinted the rest of the way, only to slam right into someone.

That person was none other than Shen Feng.

Shen Feng stumbled back a couple of steps. When he looked up and saw it was Shen Yi, he said irritably, "Don’t you watch where you’re going? What’s the big rush?"