Heart Stealer

Xiao Tuobang looked at all this with some embarrassment and quickly started to clean up.

He quickly tidied up the pile of clothes on the sofa and made a space for his father-in-law to sit down.

"Dad, you...why didn't you tell me you were coming?"

Xiao Tuobang stammered while trying to wake himself up as quickly as possible.

He forced a smile on his face, trying to hide his embarrassment.

Qiu Rongyao looked at the miserable son-in-law in front of him and couldn't help but feel a little dissatisfied.

He frowned and looked at Xiao Tuobang with a serious look.

"I came to see how you were doing. Do I need to be notified in advance?"

Qiu Rongyao asked sternly with a hint of reproach: "Tuobang, I remember you never drank alcohol before.

Why are you so drunk today? Are you facing any troubles? Or is it because of too much work pressure?"

Facing his father-in-law's questioning, Xiao Tuobang smiled bitterly and murmured,

"Alas... I've been so exhausted lately that I just want to drown my sorrows in alcohol."

He staggered to sit on the sofa, his eyes a little confused, as if he had lost focus.

Qiu Rongyao stared at his son-in-law's decadent appearance and felt very worried.

He was silent for a while, then slowly said, "Tuobang, I came to talk to you about Qiuxue today."

When Xiao Tuobang heard this, his heart skipped a beat and his eyes were immediately filled with resentful anger.

"What about Qiuxue? Dad, didn't you cut off ties with her?" Xiao Tuobang said sarcastically with a sneer on his face.

Qiu Rongyao's expression turned a little ugly, he sighed and said,

“Tuobang, Qiuxue is my daughter after all, I can’t just watch her suffer outside.

I don't know what misunderstandings have occurred between you and Qiuxue, but I hope you can put aside your prejudices and take Qiuxue and the child home first, giving the child a complete home."

Xiao Tuobang refused to forgive Qiu Xue, but Qiu Rongyao still gritted his teeth and expressed his thoughts.

This may be a difficult decision for Xiao Tuobang, but Qiu Rongyao also hopes to strive for a better future for his daughter and granddaughter.

Xiao Tuobang sneered twice, stood up suddenly, and roared loudly: "Dad, you only consider your daughter's feelings, have you ever considered my feelings?

Qiu Xue is suffering outside? That’s her own fault! How can she have the nerve to come see me now?

His voice echoed in the room, filled with endless anger and disappointment.

After saying that, Xiao Tuobang sat back on the sofa and rubbed his temples with his hands, as if trying to relieve his headache.

His eyes were filled with pain and helplessness, as if he was suffocating under an invisible pressure.

"Tuobang, what do you mean? Don't you want to get back together with Qiuxue?"

Qiu Rongyao's eyes widened, his whole body shaking with anger, his voice becoming a little sharp with anger.

Xiao Tuobang was already sober at this time. He stood up, put his hands in his pockets, and looked at Qiu Rongyao with a confused look.

"Dad, I don't know. I'm very confused right now." His voice was low and helpless.

Qiu Rongyao shamelessly advised earnestly, "Tuobang, no matter what, you are still Qiuxue's husband. You have the responsibility to take care of them."

Xiao Tuobang raised his head and looked at Qiu Rongyao. A trace of guilt flashed in his eyes, but more of it was determination. He said apologetically,

"Dad, I can't do anything except this. You can ask me to do anything, but I won't let Qiuxue step into my house again."

After saying that, he turned and slowly walked up the stairs. Each step seemed so heavy, as if he was carrying the weight of the whole world.

Qiu Rongyao watched Xiao Tuobang's back disappear at the stairs, his heart filled with disappointment and helplessness.

Qiu Rongyao was turned away at his son-in-law's house. After returning home, he sat on the sofa with his hands hanging limply at his sides, as if he had lost all his strength.

Mrs. Qiu came out of the kitchen and saw her husband's face, and she knew that the task had not been completed.

She walked gently to Qiu Rongyao, sat beside him, held his hand, and comforted him,

"Don't worry too much, there will always be a way to solve the problem."

Qiu Rongyao sighed, "How can I not worry? Qiu Xue will face many difficulties living alone with her child. What will happen to her future?"

The couple were worried about the future of Qiuxue and her daughter.

At this time, Qiu Xue was completely unaware that her father had lowered himself to find Xiao Tuobang for her.

On Saturday morning, a breeze blew gently across the sky, like a gentle hand caressing everything in the world.

The sunlight penetrates through layers of clouds and spreads its gentle light to the vast earth.

After breakfast, Qiu Xue dressed herself and her daughter carefully.

Qiuxue was wearing a light blue dress, the hem of her skirt fluttering in the wind, like a dancing fairy.

Her daughter Xiao Muyao wore a pink dress with two cute bows on her head, looking smart and playful.

Qiu Xue was very satisfied with her own and her daughter's makeup.

She held her daughter's chubby little hand, with a happy smile on her face, and walked out of the house happily.

The mother and daughter walked side by side, talking and laughing along the way.

Their steps, as light as swallows, seemed to be stepping on the notes of spring, playing a beautiful and moving melody.

After a while, they arrived at the door of a restaurant in a busy area in the city center.

There are several pots of gorgeous flowers placed at the entrance of the restaurant, emitting bursts of charming fragrance.

The decoration of this restaurant is extremely luxurious, and you can feel the noble and elegant atmosphere as soon as you enter.

The ceiling of the restaurant is decorated with gorgeous crystal chandeliers, which are dazzling and dazzling; the walls are decorated with masterpieces by art masters, which are pleasing to the eyes.

Qiu Xue chose this place because she and Ye Qingyun had agreed to have lunch here yesterday.

When they stepped into the restaurant, Ye Qingyun had been waiting for a long time.

When he saw Qiu Xue and her daughter coming, he quickly stood up to greet them with a warm smile on his face.

After greeting each other, the three of them sat down at the dining table together.

Qiu Xue and Ye Qingyun haven't seen each other for a long time since they last parted.

Meeting again at this moment, they naturally have thousands of words to say.

The two sat at the dining table, chatting and laughing, as if time had gone back to those good old days.

Ye Qingyun used all his tricks to tease the lively and playful Xiao Muyao.

The little girl laughed non-stop, and her laughter as clear as a silver bell echoed throughout the restaurant.

In this situation, to others, they look like a warm, harmonious and enviable happy family of three.

Qiuxue always had a smile on her face, and that smile was as bright as the warm spring sun and as charming as a beautiful flower.

She listened to the childlike conversation between Ye Qingyun and Xiao Muyao, occasionally interjecting a word or two, her eyes full of tenderness and joy.

Qiu Xue and Ye Qingyun were completely unaware that a pair of eyes that were almost spitting flames were staring at them not far away.

Suddenly, a waiter walked past Qiu Xue with a plate of food and accidentally touched Qiu Xue's arm.

The red wine in Qiu Xue's glass instantly spilled onto her white skirt, forming a dazzling flower.

"Ah!" Qiu Xue screamed and stood up.

Ye Qingyun quickly took out a tissue and was about to help Qiu Xue wipe the wine stains off her skirt.

Xiao Tuobang rushed over in one step.

He snatched the tissue from Ye Qingyun's hand and said coldly, "I'll wipe it."

Ye Qingyun was a little surprised, but still politely stepped aside.

Xiao Tuobang carefully wiped the wine stains off Qiu Xue's skirt, his movements so gentle as if he was afraid of hurting her.

Qiu Xue felt embarrassed and tried to push Xiao Tuobang's hand away, but he held on tightly.

"Let me go!" Qiu Xue pleaded in a low voice.

Xiao Tuobang raised his head and looked at Qiu Xue, his eyes filled with anger and pain.

"Why?!" he asked through gritted teeth.

Qiu Xue was stunned and didn't know how to answer.

Ye Qingyun stepped forward, looked at Xiao Tuobang, and said calmly, "This is a matter between us, please don't interfere."

Xiao Tuobang sneered,

"What's going on between you two? Then who am I?"

"Xiao Tuobang, stop being unreasonable!" Qiu Xue's voice was a little annoyed.

"I'm being unreasonable?" Xiao Tuobang glared at Ye Qingyun. "How dare you say you don't have any other feelings for her?"

"Qiu Xue and I are just friends." Ye Qingyun's tone remained calm.

"Friends?" Xiao Tuobang sneered, "I've never seen friends care about each other so much."

"Enough!" Qiu Xue interrupted their quarrel. "Xiao Tuobang, what's wrong with you today? Why are you targeting Ye Qingyun like this?"

Xiao Tuobang was silent for a moment, then looked at Qiu Xue deeply, with a complicated look in his eyes.

He whispered in Qiuxue's ear, "I just don't want you to be taken away by someone else."

After saying this, Xiao Tuobang turned to look at Ye Qingyun and said coldly: "Mr. Ye Qingyun, Miss Qiuxue and I have some personal matters to discuss."

Ye Qingyun seemed to sense the deep hostility in Xiao Tuobang's eyes. He frowned slightly and glanced at Qiu Xue, as if asking for her opinion.

Qiu Xue bit her lip and nodded slowly.

Ye Qingyun looked at Xiao Tuobang coldly with a serious expression on his face and warned him,

"Okay, then I won't bother you anymore. However, if I find out that you dare to bully Qiu Xue, I will use my fists to deal with you!"

After saying that, Ye Qingyun turned and left the restaurant.