Chapter 420: Marriage Is Not a Woman’s Only Way Out

Fortunately, Fu Mingxue had some food in her space.

Since her meal was going to be late, she could only take out a few cookies from her space to tide her over.

Meanwhile, Qin Wenying rode her bicycle to the family compound.

When Mrs. Fu saw her return, she immediately asked, "How’s your hand?"

Qin Wenying froze for a moment.

’She hadn’t expected Auntie to ask about her hand the moment she saw her.’

Seeing her staring blankly, Mrs. Fu thought something was wrong with her hand.

She asked anxiously, "What is it? Did the doctor say anything?"

Qin Wenying met her concerned gaze, and her heart warmed.

She quickly said, "Auntie, my hand is fine. The doctor said it’s recovering exceptionally well. I’ll probably have full use of it again in a few more days."

The injury wasn’t that serious to begin with, and it was healing nicely.

Mrs. Fu breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

"That’s good to hear! Come on, let’s eat."

Now it was Qin Wenying’s turn to be surprised. "Auntie, you haven’t eaten yet?"

’It’s so late already.’

Mrs. Fu said, "I always eat a bit late."

Qin Wenying didn’t believe her.

’Auntie had clearly waited for her so they could eat together.’

This made her feel a pang of guilt.

"Auntie, I’ve already eaten. But Mingxue still hasn’t. I was starving, so I ate her meal. Auntie, could you pack up the food? I’ll take it to her right now."

Mrs. Fu: ...?

’What in the world does she mean?’

’Did I mishear that?’

"—Alright then, I’ll go pack it up now."

Mrs. Fu turned and went to the kitchen—

She was still a little confused as she packed the food.

’That hungry? The poor girl must have been starving.’

’If she wasn’t starving, why would she eat my daughter’s meal?’

She came out with a bowl of rice.

"Wen Ying, you eat first. You can take the food to Mingxue after you’ve had your fill. A little while won’t make a difference."

Qin Wenying froze. ’Did Auntie not hear what I just said?’

So, she patiently repeated herself, "Auntie, I just ate Mingxue’s meal—"

Mrs. Fu immediately cut in, "You can’t possibly be full. Have another bowl. I’ve already served it, so hurry up and eat."

And so, Qin Wenying sat down and ate another bowl.

Fortunately, she had a decent appetite, so the extra bowl didn’t make her feel too stuffed.

However, when she saw Auntie about to dish her yet another bowl, she quickly stopped her. "Auntie, I really can’t. I can’t eat another bite."

’If I keep eating like this, how much extra training will I have to do when I get back to my unit?’

Seeing that she really couldn’t eat any more, Mrs. Fu didn’t insist.

"I’ve packed everything for Mingxue in a lunchbox. You can just take it. Be careful on the road."

Mrs. Fu was still worried about her managing with only one good hand.

"Auntie, don’t worry. I’ll be fine."

Mrs. Fu had already placed the lunchbox in a cloth bag and hung it on the bicycle’s handlebars for her.

Qin Wenying hopped on the bicycle and rode off—

Their next-door neighbor, Wang Xiang, saw Qin Wenying riding Fu Mingxue’s bicycle and curiously asked Mrs. Fu, who was standing at the door watching the young woman leave.

"Auntie, was that young woman who just left Qin Tuan’s sister?"

Mrs. Fu nodded. "That’s right."

"Qin Tuan’s sister is so beautiful. Everyone in that family is gorgeous. By the way, who did she marry?"

Mrs. Fu immediately replied, "Our Mingxue’s sister-in-law is incredible, you know. She’s a pilot and has no plans to get married at the moment. Besides, this is the new era. Marriage isn’t the only path for a woman. Someone like our Mingxue’s sister-in-law is doing great just the way she is!"

Wang Xiang: ?...

It took her a moment to process what that meant.

But she didn’t understand it.