Turning Antagonist to Protagonist: He is Both Soft and Fierce-Chapter 290 - 285: Is It Her Feelings for Tingfan…

Chapter 290: Chapter 285: Is It Her Feelings for Tingfan...

"You’ve eaten, now let’s discuss. Continue talking, I’ll go find Tingfan. Tingfan’s in the inner room, right?" Li Guifen swept her gaze around them, not seeing Song Tingfan.

Lin Qiao nodded, "He’s tidying up inside."

Upon hearing this, Li Guifen headed towards the inner room. At the door, she saw the man folding the woman’s clothes, and she cheerfully called out, "Tingfan, are you busy?"

"Not busy."

Song Tingfan put down what he was holding, then found a stool for her to sit, "Mom, you haven’t eaten, have you? I’ll make something for you."

"I’ve eaten, I’ve eaten, had breakfast early today." Li Guifen placed the basket on the stool, inside was a pot of soup, she added, "Made some soup to nourish you, it’s warm, the perfect temperature to drink."

"Thanks, Mom, I’ll get a bowl."

Song Tingfan naturally knew what kind of soup it was, and he quickly went out and came back with a bowl and spoon. He served a bowl of soup and drank it under Li Guifen’s watchful gaze.

When Lin Qiao came in, Song Tingfan was already drinking the second bowl. She hurriedly came in, "Stop drinking." Saying that, she snatched the bowl from his hand.

She understood Li Guifen’s good intentions, but this matter had nothing to do with Song Tingfan. She pursed her lips, "Mom, it’s not related to him, it’s me."

Li Guifen instinctively asked, "What is it about you? Huh? Did the doctor say you can’t conceive?"

Lin Qiao didn’t want to take medicine, she frankly said, "Tingfan and I haven’t consummated the marriage yet." 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

"What!!"

Li Guifen glared at her and unleashed a torrent of words, "You and Tingfan haven’t consummated? Why not? Are you trying to kill me with worry?"

"Mom, don’t rush, let me explain."

Lin Qiao soothed her back and added, "It’s just a hurdle in my heart I haven’t gotten over, give me some more time."

"You’re really trying to kill me! Tingfan! How could you let her be in charge over such matters?" Li Guifen was a bit mad, feeling like iron couldn’t be turned into steel. This child is so robust yet follows the girl blindly even in bed.

Lin Qiao’s mouth twitched at the implication that Song Tingfan should force himself on her?

She hurriedly responded, "It’ll get better after a while."

"Don’t make an excuse with hurdles. Everyone has things they wrestle with, and you have to endure it!" Li Guifen glared at her, then gave Song Tingfan a stern look.

Lin Qiao: "..."

Song Tingfan spoke up, "Mom, it’s me who doesn’t want to."

"Tingfan, don’t shield her. I know her, and I demand you consummate the marriage tonight! I’ll stand guard at the door!" Li Guifen was so upset she blurted out impulsively, "Tingfan, there are things you should agree with her on, and things you absolutely shouldn’t."

Lin Qiao felt stressed as Song Tingfan was already somewhat inclined to act, and Li Guifen was still urging him on. How could she get him to calm down?

"Mom, I didn’t even want this marriage, you said once it’s done you wouldn’t pressure me, now you’re urging us to have children, how can it be so fast."

Even though she knew her reluctance deep down, hearing her say it made Song Tingfan’s chest ache slightly.

Li Guifen tapped her arm, "Don’t say those kinds of things again. If I hear it, I’ll hit you." She glanced at Song Tingfan as she spoke, afraid these words would affect their relationship.

Then she added, "You’re no longer young, you should be sensible, don’t be too willful, living a good life is better than anything."

If Lin Qiao were a local, she might quietly settle down, but she’s not, she must be rational.

She must handle Song Tingfan cautiously, take responsibility for herself.

Song Tingfan’s feelings now might be genuine, but who can say if it’s not just dependence?

Once he realizes this later, he’ll surely regret it, and her pride won’t tolerate his regret.

Due to family circumstances, she values emotions heavily, if they aren’t wholeheartedly committed to each other, there’s no need to stick together.

Thinking of this, a trace of sadness flashed in her eyes, at least... she must ensure no child ends up like her.

Having parents yet neglected.

She thought she had let go of it, but her nose turned sour, not wanting them to see her cry, "There’s still some matters outside, I’ll head out first."

She didn’t wait for their response and stepped outside.

Song Tingfan sensed her discomfort, hurriedly followed her, seeing her enter the neighboring room, he went in too, "What’s the matter? Did it hurt when you were hit?"

"No, I came to get something." Lin Qiao bent over and opened the drawer to take out a ledger.

Although she was turned sideways, Song Tingfan still saw her reddened eyes. He clenched his hands at his sides, "You don’t have to leave, just stay here. I can’t take care of you if you go to Lunan City."

Originally he wanted to say if she truly didn’t want the marriage, then they could divorce.

But he couldn’t bring himself to say it, he didn’t want a divorce.

Lin Qiao paused momentarily, "Okay."

The room fell silent, after a while Song Tingfan left.

Li Guifen saw his unpleasant expression, secretly cursed herself, if she hadn’t come, the young couple wouldn’t have had an argument.

She entered the room and looked at Lin Qiao, "Daughter, today’s matter is my fault, if you’re angry, be angry at me, don’t be mad at Tingfan."

"I’m not angry."

Lin Qiao couldn’t quite say why she felt suffocated in her chest, even though she achieved what she wanted.

Could it be she actually feels...

She forced herself not to think, she mustn’t think.

Li Guifen certainly understood her pain at this moment, she opened her mouth but didn’t know what to say, after a while she left the room, unable to find Song Tingfan anywhere.

She asked Jiang Ming and only then learned Song Tingfan had ridden away.

Unable to hold back, she slapped her own mouth, see what she had done!!

That night Song Tingfan didn’t come back, Lin Qiao left the light on for him until dawn, she didn’t sleep well either, waking up with a terrible headache.

She took a while before going to see the doctor, who said her mind was overburdened, and she hadn’t rested well, advising her to relax mentally.

Lin Qiao carried the medicine outside, instinctively glancing beside her, not seeing the tall figure.

She pressed her lips together, looked up at the blue sky, sighed softly, "It’s over."

As for what’s over, she knew all too well.

Back at the store, she brewed the medicine and drank it, then returned to the room to sleep most of the day. When she woke again, Song Tingfan still hadn’t come back.

She couldn’t help but ask Jiang Ming, "Did the boss ride off towards that direction?"

"I think towards the town entrance." Jiang Ming saw her poor complexion and asked with concern, "Boss, are you alright?"

That must mean he returned to the village, this eased Lin Qiao a bit, she shook her head, "I’m fine, just didn’t sleep well. I’m going out for a while, if the boss returns have Master Qian prepare food for him."

"Alright." Jiang Ming worriedly watched as she stepped out.

Lin Qiao wasn’t going for a walk, but to check how the refurbishment of a small shop was going, she planned to set up a shop to sell women’s accessories and such, she had already inspected the workshop.

As soon as she arrived, she saw Wei Yun and Manager Li, neither of them knew she had opened a big shop, nor that she had married.

Manager Li saw her and said with a smile, "Why didn’t you say anything about changing shops? I didn’t even get to bring a gift."

"Too busy, I forgot."

Lin Qiao glanced around the shop filled with dust, unsuitable to sit in, she pointed to the teahouse across the street, "Let’s sit over there."

Just as she turned, she faced the tall man, his deep gaze fixed on her, unexpectedly making her feel anger, "Why are you here?"