After the flash marriage, the abstinent president embraces his wife and pampers her every day

Suddenly, a clear and loud cell phone ringtone broke the silence of the night, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, which instantly accelerated Lin Qian's heartbeat. She quickly stood up from the desk and picked up the phone. The words "Liao Meijuan" flashed on the screen. It was her stepmother calling.

Lin Qian hesitated for a moment. She always had mixed emotions when it came to calls from her stepmother. She took a deep breath and pressed the answer button.

Liao Meijuan's concerned voice came from the other end of the phone: "Qianqian, how have you been recently? Have you had dinner?"

Lin Qian frowned slightly. She was not used to this sudden concern. She thought Liao Meijuan always yelled and scolded her, and rarely spoke to her in such a calm manner. She guessed that she called this time because she needed her help with something.

She responded casually, "Well, Mom, I haven't had dinner yet. How have you been? Is there anything you can talk to me about?"

Liao Meijuan smiled on the other end of the phone, her voice much softer: "Nothing, just calling to say hello. After all, we are a family, we should care about each other more."

Lin Qian was somewhat flattered, but still remained alert: "Well, Mom. How is grandma's health recently? Is there anything wrong?"

Liao Meijuan replied: "Your grandma is in good health, but she has some minor ailments and needs to take medicine every day. But don't worry, we will take good care of her."

"Oh, that's good." Lin Qian felt that the conversation was a little awkward, but she had no idea where to go. She felt a little nervous, not knowing what she would hear next.

Seeing that the topic was about to end, Liao Meijuan no longer pretended to be nothing and started to get to the point: "Actually, I called you this time because I have something to bother you with."

Lin Qian's heart sank. It was just as she expected. "What's the matter?"

"It's all about your brother Lin Fuqiang. Qianqian, are you short of money lately?" There was a hint of flattery in Liao Meijuan's voice.

Lin Qian frowned slightly, feeling slightly uneasy: "Didn't Jing Shen transfer five million to you last time? Did you use it up so quickly?"

Liao Meijuan sighed, "The woman's side wanted a dowry of 500 yuan, and they also wanted to buy a house and a car. I originally wanted your brother to take the money to get married, but the woman's side heard that we were rich, so they raised the price and raised the dowry to million yuan. Your brother was so angry that he wanted to gamble to make a profit, but he didn't expect to be tricked and the million yuan was all gone, not a penny left."

Lin Qian's heart tightened, and she immediately guessed that Lin Fuqiang must have gone to gamble.

Lin Fuqiang is 28 years old and still unmarried. He is an idler, has high aspirations but poor skills, and is not down-to-earth in earning money. It is not because his family does not allow him to study, but because he refuses to study. He often gambles and is in debt everywhere, always needing his family to clean up his mess. The money he earns is not enough to support himself.

Lin Qian felt helpless and angry. Such a person was hopeless. "Mom, I'm still a student and have no source of income. My current expenses are all supported by my husband. He has already given you 5 million. I'm embarrassed to ask him for money again. Let my brother handle his own affairs. If there is nothing else, I'll hang up first."

Before Lin Qian finished her words, she decisively pressed the hang-up button, with a complex emotion in her heart. She looked out the window at the dark night sky, sighed deeply, and couldn't calm down for a long time. She knew that this family was a bottomless pit, and no matter how much money she gave, it would never be filled.

She remembered that she wanted to pick up her grandmother last time she went back, but her schedule changed and she was delayed. After Lu Jingshen came back, they would discuss when to pick up her grandmother. As long as her grandmother was doing well, she had nothing to worry about.

She checked her watch and saw that it was still early, so she decided to call her mother, Wang Shufen, who was in Beijing. She tapped the screen of her phone and dialed the familiar number.

Wang Shufen's voice soon came from the other end of the line, sounding surprised and happy: "Hello, is this Qianqian?"

Lin Qian smiled and responded, "Mom, it's me. Have you and Zhaodi had dinner? I want to come over and have dinner with you."

"That's perfect. We haven't eaten yet." Wang Shufen's voice was obviously full of excitement. The mother and daughter hadn't had a direct conversation like this for a long time. Most of the time they only kept in touch through WeChat.

"Okay, Mom. See you later." After hanging up the phone, Lin Qian asked the driver to drive to the villa where Wang Shufen lived.

As the night deepened, the neon lights of the city illuminated the streets, and the shadows of the trees on both sides flashed quickly outside the car window. Half an hour later, Lin Qian arrived at her mother's villa. As soon as she got out of the car, she saw Wang Shufen and Wang Zhaodi standing at the door waiting.

"Sister, you're here!" Wang Zhaodi shouted excitedly when she saw Lin Qian and ran towards her. Wang Zhaodi was now much more lively than before, with an innocent smile on her face.

Wang Shufen stood aside, looking at them tenderly, but with a hint of doubt and worry in her eyes. When she saw Lin Qian coming alone, she thought the couple had a quarrel, so she frowned and asked, "Where's Jingshen? Why did you come alone?"

Lin Qian walked over with a smile and gently hugged her mother, "Mom, Jing Shen is on a business trip. I was bored alone, so I wanted to come and see you."

Wang Shufen was still a little worried, "Really? You didn't have a fight, did you?"

Lin Qian held her mother's hand and said seriously, "Mom, we really didn't quarrel. I went to Sucheng to see him yesterday. He was very busy with work, but our relationship has always been good and we have never quarreled."

Hearing this, Wang Shufen finally felt relieved and a relieved smile appeared on her face, "Okay then. The food is ready, come and eat."

The family walked into the villa, and the warm light shone on the dining table, which was filled with sumptuous dishes. Wang Shufen was busy serving the steaming dishes to the table, while Lin Qian helped to set the tableware.

Wang Zhaodi was happily telling stories about school, which made Lin Qian and Wang Shufen laugh. She talked about the teacher's funny stories in class, and then talked about the games she played with her classmates. Her voice was as clear as a silver bell, filling the whole living room with vitality and laughter.

"Sister, do you know? Today my deskmate Yao Mingming was punished by the teacher again because he fell asleep in class!" Wang Zhaodi said while imitating the teacher's serious expression, making Lin Qian and Wang Shufen laugh.