Heart Stealer

Qiu Xue thought, this milk is so interesting, I must buy a few bottles to let my daughter try it.

She reached out and took two bottles of milk from the shelf and carefully placed them in the shopping basket.

Then, Qiu Xue continued to stroll around the supermarket, picking out other daily necessities.

Time passed quickly, and soon Qiuxue came to the checkout counter pushing a shopping cart full of goods.

The cashier smiled and enthusiastically helped Qiuxue to settle the bill.

When the cashier saw the milk Qiuxue put on the counter, she smiled and said, "Madam, the milk in your hand is the latest product launched in our store.

Many children love it after trying it! I believe you and your baby girl will love its taste too."

After hearing this, Qiu Xue nodded politely to express her gratitude.

Then, she quickly took out her wallet, paid the bill, picked up the shopping bag, and left the supermarket holding Xiao Muyao's hand.

Walking on the road, Qiuxue was in a particularly happy mood, her mind full of her daughter's satisfied expression when she drank the new milk.

The more she thought about it, the more excited she became, and she couldn't help but quicken her pace.

As soon as she stepped out of the supermarket, Qiu Xue couldn't contain her inner anxiety. She stopped and took out a bottle of milk from her bag.

She gently unscrewed the bottle cap and slowly poured the milk into the bottle prepared in advance.

Xiao Muyao on the side stared at the bottle intently, her little face full of anticipation, as if she could already imagine the sweet and delicious taste of milk.

Qiuxue gently shook the bottle to allow the milk to heat evenly.

When the temperature was right, she gently brought the pacifier to her daughter's mouth.

Xiao Muyao couldn't wait to open her pink little mouth, hold the pacifier tightly, and suck it happily.

Seeing her daughter enjoying the new bottle of milk with relish, Qiuxue's face was filled with a happy smile.

Before I knew it, the milk in the bottle was getting less and less, and soon it was empty.

Qiu Xue looked at the empty bottle in surprise. She didn't expect her daughter to drink the whole bottle of milk in one breath, and she was smacking her lips as if she was still unsatisfied.

She couldn't help but sigh, "It seems this milk is really popular with children! I have to buy a few more bottles next time."

After saying that, Qiu Xue touched her daughter's head lovingly. The mother and daughter held hands, talking and laughing as they walked towards home.

"Baby, do you like this milk?" Qiu Xue asked.

Xiao Muyao burped contentedly, her little face rosy like a ripe apple.

There was a faint smile on the corner of her mouth, and her look of overflowing happiness was so funny that people couldn't help laughing.

Qiu Xue looked at the milk carton in her hand with some curiosity, but this unintentional glance made her stunned.

There was an extremely heartwarming picture printed on the milk carton - a family of five were playing happily on a sunny, green lawn.

The children's cheerful laughter seemed to penetrate the paper and reach the ears, while the parents looked at their children lovingly, their eyes full of tenderness and love.

Qiu Xue's heart suddenly trembled. Wasn't this the painting that she and Xiao Tuobang had conceived and carefully painted together that day?

At that time, they were still so close and looked forward to a beautiful life in the future together... Thinking of this, Qiu Xue's eyes couldn't help but become moist.

Qiu Xue's gaze shifted from the painting to the manufacturer on the milk carton. A particularly eye-catching line of words instantly caught her eye: "Tuobang Beverage Co., Ltd."

In an instant, Qiu Xue's mind went blank. Could it be that Xiao Tuobang had opened a brand new company after she went abroad?

But if it is really a newly opened company, how could it have such a best-selling product?

You know, this milk is now popular in the streets and has become a must-have drink in people's daily lives.

Various thoughts flashed through Qiu Xue's mind rapidly. The more she thought about it, the more confusing things seemed to her. Her originally clear thoughts gradually became chaotic.

At this moment, Xiao Muyao in her arms gently tugged at the corner of her clothes and said in a baby voice, "Mom, when can we go home?"

Qiu Xue came back to her senses, bent down and kissed her daughter's forehead, and whispered to her in a soothing voice: "Don't worry, baby, mom will take you home right away."

As she spoke, she hugged her daughter tightly and walked quickly to the side of the road, ready to take a taxi home.

Today happens to be the weekend, and the streets are bustling with people.

The streets were extremely busy, with cars lined up in long queues and the honking of horns resounding through the sky.

Qiu Xue stood on the side of the road, anxiously looking at the passing vehicles, hoping to stop a taxi as soon as possible.

But after waiting for a long time, no empty car passed by.

Qiu Xue waved several times, but the passing cars sped past and no car was willing to stop to pick up the mother and daughter.

As it was getting dark and her daughter was feeling sleepy, Qiu Xue became anxious.

While comforting her daughter in her arms, she continued to try to wave to the passing taxi to stop.

But every time her hope was dashed, she felt more helpless and exhausted.

Qiu Xue looked up at the road across the street, but her eyes were involuntarily attracted by two familiar figures.

She looked closely and saw Xiao Tuobang holding a little boy about one year old in his arms, with a happy smile on his face.

He and Zhang Sufang beside him were talking and laughing as if no one was around, and they walked slowly towards a black car together.

Xiao Tuobang carefully helped Zhang Sufang and the child into the car. He gently closed the door, then turned around and his eyes met Qiu Xue's.

At that moment, time seemed to freeze, and both of them showed complex emotions in their eyes.

Xiao Tuobang's gaze lingered on Qiu Xue for a moment. There was surprise, guilt, and a hint of unspeakable attachment in his eyes.

Qiu Xue's eyes were filled with surprise, pain and loss.

Xiao Tuobang glanced at his daughter who was drinking milk from the bottle in Qiuxue's arms with relish.

His lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he stopped talking.

He turned around silently, got into the car and closed the door.

As the engine roared, the car slowly drove out of the parking lot.

Qiu Xue stood there quietly, looking at the car going away, feeling mixed emotions.

The past flooded into my mind like a tide, and all the little details of my time with Xiao Tuobang became so clear at this moment.

Having been separated from Xiao Tuobang for more than two years, Qiu Xue originally thought that she had long forgotten and let go of this relationship.

However, when she saw him and Zhang Sufang appear in front of her today, holding their child hand in hand, she realized that her heart still ached.

The pain pierced her heart like a needle, making it difficult for her to breathe.

The sky was gloomy, as if covered by a thick gray curtain.

A gust of wind blew, bringing a hint of coolness. Occasionally, a few raindrops fell, hitting Qiuxue's haggard face, making it bone-chilled.

A yellow taxi slowly approached and stopped in front of Qiu Xue.

Qiu Xue quickly walked to the car door with her daughter in her arms and got in. She looked at her daughter who was already sleeping soundly in her arms and breathed a sigh of relief.

Qiu Xue was deeply moved by the fact that Xiao Tuobang and Zhang Sufang got together again.

In order to provide her daughter with a stable and happy living environment, Qiu Xue chose to bury this endless sorrow deep in her heart.

She left her daughter to the care of Mrs. Zhen and devoted herself to the tedious work before the opening of the jewelry store.

Qiu Xue posted job openings on various recruitment websites and also promoted her jewelry store on social media. Soon, many people came to apply.

Qiu Xue carefully screened and finally selected several outstanding employees.

Qiu Xue gave them rigorous training and led the employees in making final preparations.

They put the merchandise on display, clean the windows, and make sure everything is in perfect order.