"My mom’s doing great. She wanted to come back to Beijing this time, but it’s too hot, and the train ride is three days long. The kids are too young to endure that, so she stayed home."
"If we have time off for the New Year, we’ll all come back together."
’The "we" she mentioned definitely didn’t include Qin Wenhao.’
’After all, who knew if Qin Wenhao would be away on a mission.’
’Of course, her own work schedule was unpredictable. If she was busy then, she wouldn’t be able to come back either.’
But Mrs. Qin was thrilled to hear her say that.
"It’ll be wonderful to have you back for the New Year! Oh, right, your older brother and Gao Lan are getting married at the end of the month. Will you two have time to make it?"
Just as Fu Mingxue was about to answer, Qin Wenhao beat her to it. He said bluntly, "We’re busy."
Fu Mingxue: ...?
’Couldn’t he have been a little more tactful? With that tone, people would think he was deeply unhappy about the wedding.’
"I’m sorry, Mom. After this break, the factory is starting a new project. It’s a really important one, so I’ll be swamped. I probably won’t be able to get away."
Just as Mrs. Qin was about to say it was fine, Mr. Qin spoke up. "Your work is the most important thing."
Mrs. Qin: ...?
’He makes it sound like I’m so unreasonable.’
"Mingxue, your work is the priority. If you can’t make it, you can’t make it. It’s really no problem."
Qin Wenze chimed in, "Just focus on your work, sister-in-law. Our wedding reception is really just a simple family dinner. Having you here today is just as good."
Seeing this, Gao Lan nodded quickly. "We don’t mind at all. Your work is more important."
Just then, Aunt Li came over.
She announced to everyone, "Dinner is ready!"
Mrs. Qin immediately took Fu Mingxue by the hand. "Come on, let’s eat."
Fu Mingxue got up to follow.
Then, she noticed something. "Mom, where are the two children?"
"The older one is at the youth center, and the younger one is at preschool. They’ll be back this afternoon."



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