Heart Stealer

Xiao Tuobang responded modestly: "Dad, these are what I should do. You and Mom have always treated me like your own son, so I will naturally do my best to repay you." He smiled, his eyes full of gratitude.

Qiu Rongyao suddenly seemed to remember something, leaned forward slightly, and asked with concern, "Tuobang, have you encountered any difficulties or challenges at work recently? If so, please tell me and we can work together to find a solution."

"Thank you, Dad. Work is going well at the moment." Xiao Tuobang said in a firm tone.

Qiu Rongyao nodded with a satisfied smile on his face.

"Well, young people should have this fighting spirit. As long as you work hard, there are no difficulties that cannot be overcome. I believe you will be able to lead the company to greater glory."

He raised his glass and toasted Xiao Tuobang, his eyes full of expectation and trust.

Xiao Tuobang quickly stood up, took the wine glass with both hands, clinked glasses with Qiu Rongyao, and drank it all in one gulp.

Qiu Rongyao watched his son-in-law drink a full glass of wine, so he drank one himself.

Putting down his wine glass, he sighed and said, "It's really hard to find a son-in-law as talented as this one! What a pity... Alas, it's all because our daughter doesn't have that blessing..."

Xiao Tuobang shuddered slightly. In order to hide his embarrassment, he lowered his head uncomfortably, trying to cover up his embarrassment and uneasiness in this way.

Qiu Rongyao didn't seem to notice his abnormality and didn't continue the topic, which made him feel a little relieved.

Everyone lowered their heads to drink and eat, and the restaurant was filled with the faint aroma of wine and food.

The light softly shines on the dining table, like a veil, gently covering everything, creating a warm and peaceful atmosphere.

After a while, Qiu Rongyao broke the silence.

"Tuobang, the company headquarters has been completed. Has your beverage R&D department moved in?"

Qiu Rongyao picked up the wine glass, took a sip of red wine, then put the glass down and looked at Xiao Tuobang intently, waiting for his answer.

When Xiao Tuobang heard Qiu Rongyao's words, he seemed to be awakened from his deep thoughts. He came back to his senses, shook his head slightly, and his eyes revealed a hint of dazed and confused.

"Dad, not yet."

Qiu Rongyao frowned slightly, with dissatisfaction in his eyes.

His eyes were as sharp as torches, staring intently at Xiao Tuobang, as if he was searching for something.

"I plan to move the beverage R&D department to the top floor. The environment there is quiet and peaceful, which is very suitable for R&D work. Tuobang, you must arrange for the beverage R&D department to move there as soon as possible."

Xiao Tuobang nodded quickly and replied, "Okay, Dad, I will handle it properly."

Xiao Tuobang was not good at drinking, and he had to drive.

Qiu Rongyao had no choice but to drink by himself. After a few glasses of wine, his face flushed and he was already a little drunk.

"Tuobang, I'm a little drunk. I'm going back to my room to rest."

Qiu Rongyao stood up as he spoke, his steps slightly staggering.

His body swayed slightly, as if he was fighting against the drunkenness.

Xiao Tuobang hurriedly stood up, walked quickly towards his father-in-law, and tried to help him go upstairs.

"Dad, let me take you back to your room."

Qiu Rongyao hurriedly pushed Xiao Tuobang's hand away.

"No, no! I can still walk, don't worry about me..."

After saying that, he held on to the handrail of the stairs tightly and went up the stairs slowly and arduously step by step.

Every step seemed so labored, as if his body had been consumed by fatigue and drunkenness.

Xiao Tuobang watched Qiu Rongyao go upstairs.

He was filled with emotion. His father-in-law had always cared for him. Whether it was the head office or his own small company, his father-in-law supported his work with all his strength, leaving him with no worries.

After dinner, Xiao Tuobang drove back to his and Qiu Xue's villa from his father-in-law's house under the cover of night.

The road is quiet and deserted at night, with only the light of street lamps illuminating the road ahead.

After taking a shower, Xiao Tuobang slowly walked to the bed.

Under the dim bedside lamp, he stood quietly, his eyes involuntarily falling on the wedding photo with Qiu Xue.

The photo was carefully framed in a gorgeous frame, as if carrying countless beautiful memories of their past.

Xiao Tuobang reached out and gently stroked the photo frame, feeling the smooth and cool texture with his fingertips.

He couldn't help but mutter to himself: "Qiu Xue has been abroad for more than eight months. Is she doing well in a foreign country?"

Xiao Tuobang lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep for a long time.

He picked up his phone, staring at Qiuxue's photo, and his fingers couldn't help but type a few words on the screen: "Wife, are you okay now?"

After hesitating for a long time, Xiao Tuobang finally did not press the send button.

He was afraid that the higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment.

He could only bury this deep love silently in his heart and endure the torment of missing her alone.

……

In order to help Xiao Tuobang and Zhang Sufang, Qiu Xue took Sister Zhen and went abroad in anger.

She longed to find a peaceful and pure land in this strange land, away from the hustle and bustle of the world.

Her eight-month pregnant belly bulged high, as if carrying all her hopes and pains.

She would often unconsciously open the photo album on her mobile phone, her eyes fixed on Xiao Tuobang's handsome face on the screen, her thoughts gradually drifting away.

Qiu Xue once caught Xiao Tuobang and Zhang Sufang having a secret meeting, and at that time she chose to forgive Xiao Tuobang.

Xiao Tuobang ignored Qiuxue's feelings and continued to have a secret relationship with Zhang Sufang.

Qiu Xue's forgiveness was met with repeated hurt from the man, which plunged her into an endless abyss of pain.

Qiu Xue thought that Xiao Tuobang had rekindled his old feelings for Zhang Sufang. She was heartbroken and decided to help them get together. She ran away from home with her pregnant belly.

When she first went abroad, Qiu Xue had the idea of ​​aborting the child.

Whenever she gently placed her hand on her belly and felt the weak yet vital beating, an indescribable warmth would always surge up from deep in her heart.

That is the unique connection she has with her child, the miracle of life.

After a painful inner struggle, she still couldn't make up her mind.

In this way, Qiuxue, who was pregnant, came to school.

Shortly after she started school, she saw her belly growing bigger day by day, so she had no choice but to temporarily apply for leave of absence and stay at home to take care of the baby.

Qiu Xue, who was in a foreign country, felt unprecedented loneliness and helplessness.

She was like a lonely boat, drifting in the vast ocean, surrounded by endless darkness and silence.

Sister Zhen, the old servant who had been with her for many years, saw everything and felt pain in her heart.

Sister Zhen silently prepared nutritious food for Qiuxue and took good care of her daily life.

She knew Qiu Xue's inner pain very well, but she could not share it with her.

Qiuxue often sits alone in front of the window, looking at the distant sky, missing her relatives and friends in her hometown.

She didn't know what her future would be like, nor did she know what changes the birth of her child would bring to her.

But she knew that she had to face it all bravely, for her children and for herself.