Chapter 347 - 348: Can Be Measured with Money
When Qin Mobai mentioned wanting a serious talk, Lou Xi felt a bit overwhelmed.
"Is it... confess and you’ll be dealt with leniently, resist and you’ll be punished more severely?" Lou Xi probed Qin Mobai, her tone full of uncertainty because she was genuinely afraid that Qin Mobai was angry.
"Yes."
That single monosyllabic word instantly chilled the once warm room.
Lou Xi felt an unprecedented pressure, a sense of an approaching storm, so she thought it over as she withdrew from Qin Mobai’s embrace.
"Then, let’s put our clothes on and talk..." She thought discussing something so serious while lying in bed was disrespectful to the matter itself.
"Yes."
Qin Mobai still gave a simple monosyllabic response.
Such a simple response left Lou Xi at a loss for words to reply!
Moreover, Lou Xi could clearly feel Qin Mobai’s expression darkening.
What does getting married and then not recognizing someone mean? Qin Mobai might be in that state, still wanting to lecture her...
But Lou Xi felt that she might have really mishandled this issue. After all, she and Qin Mobai were already married, and keeping something from him felt like being unfaithful to the marriage.
Even though in marriage, the two of them were beginners, have you ever seen a pig run if you’ve never eaten pork?
After getting dressed, Qin Mobai and Lou Xi sat at the small round table by the bay window, which had two chairs, allowing them to sit face to face perfectly.
This gave Lou Xi the feeling of negotiating a deal with Qin Mobai. It’s important to know that when Qin Mobai handles business matters, he’s extremely intimidating.
So, sitting on the chair, Lou Xi dared not lift her head to meet Qin Mobai’s eyes, wishing she could dig a hole in the room and hide in it, living her life as a coward.
"Young Master Qin, actually I should apologize to you for this..." After much hesitation and preparation, Lou Xi finally spoke, breaking the stalemate, "I know there shouldn’t be secrets between a couple, and whatever happens, I should tell you. But you also know my family’s situation, and for things I believe I can handle, I didn’t want to trouble you."
Since Lou Xi kept her head down, she didn’t notice the subtle changes in Qin Mobai’s expression, but he didn’t interrupt her.
The man sat on the chair with his arms crossed, frowning slightly, watching the little woman nervously fidget with her fingers.
Great, as it turns out, the thing Lou Xi kept from him wasn’t just about Rong Zhi.
"My foster mother took the money you previously gave them and ran away..." Lou Xi felt she had hit the crux of the matter and looked up at Qin Mobai, "When you gave them money before, why didn’t you tell me? Do you really think my relationship with them can be measured with money?"
Regarding the matter of Qin Mobai secretly giving money to Lou Jian Country and Yang Lihua, Lou Xi finally mentioned it to Qin Mobai after seeing him.
Qin Mobai’s face was serious, not looking too good. Was it because he never expected her to find out about this?
Actually, Lou Xi could understand that Qin Mobai’s intention was good, trying to protect her.
However, Qin Mobai giving money to Lou Jian Country and them without letting her know, Lou Xi felt Qin Mobai had used money to buy her.
After a long silence, Qin Mobai finally spoke, "Lou Xi, reality is harsh."
After Qin Mobai said this, Lou Xi understood that her feelings towards Lou Jian Country and them could indeed be measured with money.