Chapter 286 A Special Birthday

, but a warning. 。She wryly raised the corner of her mouth in response to Qiao Shunchen. 。"Lord Shun… I know, I know that we can't be together…" 。But I can't control myself, I need time to forget abou...Half Moon finally chose to eat hot pot, but Qin Jingwen hadn't agreed yet.

"Mommy, do you think it's okay"

"Mommy, you've had a hard day and have to cook dinner when you get home. Let's go out to eat together instead."

Jo Hsu also pleaded, fearing that Mommy would oppose them and ruin their plan.

Qin Jingwen has a lot of work today, she is indeed a little tired.

She thought about it.

"Alright, let's go out to eat. I'll have whatever you guys are having, hot pot sounds good."

"Thank you, Mommy."

"Thank you, Mommy!"

The two children successfully completed their mission and looked at each other with a secret smile.

Coming to their frequently visited hotpot restaurant, Qin Jingwen chose a quieter spot.

Three people had just sat down when Qiao Shunchen's tall and handsome figure appeared in Qin Jingwen's line of sight. And he was getting closer and closer, until he sat directly opposite her.

"Daddy, what a coincidence. How did you get here"

Half-Moon immersed herself in the role, and began to cooperate with Qiao Shunchen.

"I saw Mommy's car when I was passing by outside, so I came in. When I saw you guys at the door, Daddy had no reason not to come."

Joe Shun-chen did find a good excuse for himself.

"Ms. Qin, would you mind if I sat here I haven't had dinner yet."

Joe Shunchen jokingly sought Qin Jingwen's opinion, but his mind was made up. Even if Qin Jingwen opposed him, he wouldn't leave.

Qin Jingwen glanced at Qiao Shunchen, then at the two children's eerie smiles, and felt that she had been outwitted by these three again.

They were definitely intentional, they must have planned to come out for a meal together long ago.

"I said, 'Don't you agree that you would leave'"

Qin Jingwen knew that asking this was redundant.

"No."

Joe Shun-Chen responded immediately, if he had left easily, he wouldn't have directed this play today.

"Let's order, finish eating soon and go home."

Although she knew some people had ulterior motives, Qin Jingwen didn't have the heart to ruin the two children's happiness. Although the children's smiles seemed smug, the smile they showed their father was genuine.

"Not only am I ordering, I'm paying the bill today. My treat."

Qiao Shunchen tried his best to liven up the atmosphere and not keep a poker face, because today was Qin Jingwen's birthday. It was also the first time that the whole family of four had gathered together to celebrate her birthday. Although he couldn't hear any birthday wishes, he would still leave behind some good memories for everyone.

After dinner, no one mentioned the birthday thing, which made Qin Jingwen feel a little more relaxed. Towards the end of the meal, Ban Yue suddenly suggested something.

"Mommy, Daddy, let's take a family portrait. If Daddy gets married, he won't belong to us anymore."

“I agree, from now on whenever the four of us are together we must take a picture. That way we can often take it out and have a look.”

Qiao Zixuan said cooperatively, he thought that having a family portrait proved they were a family, proving they had also experienced the happiness of a home. This way, growing up would have fewer regrets.

Qin Jing and Qiao Shunchen looked at each other, but neither of them spoke to refute.

If you can't give a child a home, at least meet this request of theirs, right

"Xuan Xuan, come sit here with Mommy, let's take a family photo."

Joe Shunchen, holding Joe Zixuan's hand, walked to Qin Jingwen's side. Since the photo needed to be tight-knit to give a sense of happiness, all four people obeyed the instructions of the waiter who was helping them take pictures.

"Sir, you stand behind her and bend down a little, get closer to your wife. The children are all grown up now, shouldn't be shy anymore."

The waiter's words made Qin Jingwen very uncomfortable. She was about to explain that she wasn't Qiao Shunchen's wife, but before she could even speak, Ban Yue spoke up with a mischievous grin.

"Daddy, can you cooperate a little Hold Mommy's shoulders, bend down and get closer to Mommy."

Half Moon gave a sly smile and winked at her father. However, Qiao Shunchen was very willing to cooperate, even without the child's hint he would rush to cooperate.

Then Qiao Shunchen bent down, putting one arm around Qin Jingwen's shoulder and the other hand gently stroking Qiao Zixuan's head. Ban Yue sat between them.

"Alright, good, everyone stay still. I'm going to take a picture."

As he spoke, the waiter pressed the shutter button.

"Try a different pose and take a few more pictures. Your family's looks are too high, the camera is about to be smashed by you guys."

The waiter said with envy, this family's looks really amazed his eyes.

After the photos were taken, Qiao Shunchen flipped through them while talking.

I sent you the photo.

"Just give it to Xuanxuan."

Qin Jingwen has already deleted Qiao Shunchen's contact, and even if there is any connection, it will be through Qiao Zixuan or Ban Yue's phone.

“Okay, I’ll send it to Xuanxuan.”

After sending the photos to Qiao Zixuan, Qiao Shunchen continued to look at them. There were some with closed eyes, some with exaggerated poses, and some with open mouths and raised hands. However, Qiao Shunchen didn't delete any of them.

"Stop looking, it's your turn to pay."

Qin Jingwen said unceremoniously that it was no trouble for Qiao Shunchen to spend this meal money.

"I've bought everything, I can go home now."

Qiao Shunchen finally put away his phone and then got up and left with his family.

Left the restaurant.

"My car is over there, I took the kids home first."

As Qin Jingwen spoke, she reached out to take the child's hand, wanting to lead them away.

But she didn't touch the child's hand, but her own was grasped by Qiao Shunchen's.

"Hop in my car, I'll give you a ride back."

Joe Shunchen's attitude was firm. After speaking, he didn't give Qin Jingwen a chance to object and directly pulled Qin Jingwen in the opposite direction. The two children happily followed behind.

"I'll drive myself back. I have to go to work tomorrow morning, and it's inconvenient to leave the car here."

Qin Jingwen was dragged away by Qiao Shunchen, with no control over her own movements, but she still resisted.

She wasn't used to Qiao Shunchen always fidgeting and pulling at things in front of the child.

Qin Jingwen's words reminded Qiao Shunchen, he stopped but didn't let go of Qin Jingwen's hand. Instead, he snatched the car key from Qin Jingwen's other hand.

"Leave the key here, I'll have Sun Xu deliver the car to you tomorrow morning."

After finishing his words, Qiao Shunchen continued to pull Qin Jingwen along. They hadn't walked a few steps when they arrived at the car. Then he opened his mouth and ordered:

"Xuan Xuan, get in the car."

He spoke as he opened the passenger door and forcefully pushed Qin Jingwen inside. Then, he checked to make sure the back doors were closed before getting in himself. The car quickly drove away from the restaurant.

The car drove smoothly on the way home.

Qin Jingwen turned her head to see that both children were engrossed in their play, paying no attention to her. She then quietly spoke.

"It's best not to let Yè Wén see the photos on your phone; seeing them will upset her."

Qin Jingwen had to remind her, otherwise Ye Wen would have even more jealousy towards her.

"No one can touch it without my permission, I won't see it if they do."

Joe Shunchen said definitively, Ye Wen wouldn't see the photos on her phone, and he wouldn't delete them.

"Out of sight, out of mind."

Qin Jing smiled softly, then thought of something else.

"Have you been to the suburbs lately Is your uncle doing well"

When Qin Jingwen mentioned the suburbs, Qiao Shunchen knew what she wanted to say. If today wasn't Qin Jingwen's birthday, he probably would have coldly skipped this topic.

To avoid Qin Jingwen's disappointment, Qiao Shunchen decided to cooperate.

"He didn't go back, he should be fine."

"Still can't let go, huh"

Qin Jingwen spoke softly, afraid that the child would hear and worry along with her.

"Well, after all these years, I need some time."

Joe Shunchen also spoke in a low voice, but his words made Qin Jingwen stunned.

What does this mean, are we starting to accept it now

Was it when he realized his hatred was weighing down everyone else

Was he ready to let go, ready to give up resentment and embrace a carefree life

Qin Jingwen wasn't sure, but the sentence did give her hope.

"If possible, please hurry up. Time is precious, Uncle is getting old, don't waste it."

Qin Jingwen had to remind him, had to urge Qiao Shunchen, only by constant reminders could he quicken his pace of forgiveness, and allow his suppressed heart to ease sooner.

"Uh-huh."

Qiao Shunchen didn't know how to continue, he could only hum softly in agreement.

That day, after telling Qin Jingwen about my mother, I felt a lot lighter.

He couldn't bring himself to truly forgive, not for a while.

Forgiving his father would be tantamount to betraying his mother. Would his mother in heaven blame him Would she be heartbroken

Forgiving his father was equivalent to letting go of the hatred, which meant forgiving the woman and her entire family. Thinking about it, he still found it hard to truly let go from the bottom of his heart.

Two children, exhausted from a day of play or perhaps eager to cooperate with Qiao Shunchen's next plan, had both fallen asleep.

Joe Shunchen parked the car in the parking lot of the residential area. Qin Jingwen was just about to turn around and wake up the two children when Joe Shunchen stopped her.

"Don't call them yet, get out of the car with me."

Joe Shunchen said and got out of the car directly, Qin Jingwen although inexplicably also followed down.

Qin Jingwen got out of the car, Qiao Shunchen had already walked to the passenger side.

"Is something the matter"

Qin Jingwen asked in confusion, now Qiao Shunchen was too serious. She thought she had said something wrong and was about to face Qiao Shunchen's loud reprimand.

It's nothing, just want to give you a gift.

Joe Shunchen said, taking a necklace out of his trouser pocket. There was no gift box, just like that casually hanging on his hand, very beautiful and romantic.

Qin Jingwen was momentarily stunned. She had never expected Qiao Shunchun to give her a gift, nor had she ever imagined receiving a gift from a man in her lifetime.

To be honest, she was deeply moved and touched. Receiving a gift from the man she loved felt like a deep soul-soothing comfort, something to be truly grateful for.

But why would he give himself a gift

"I..."

Qin Jingwen wanted to ask something, but stopped.

"Winnie, don't overthink it. It's just a gift. I've known you for so long and we've lived together for quite a while. I've always owed you a gift."

Besides, today is a special day, and there are some things that if I said them, you would be heartbroken. So this gift expresses everything for me.

"Take this, as a keepsake."

Jo Shunchen held the necklace in his hand and raised it before Qin Jingwen. He knew Qin Jingwen had thought a lot, knew she wouldn't accept anything from him, but he still wanted her to take this gift no matter what.

That ring Qiao Shunchen had no chance to give Qin Jingwen was a lifelong regret, and with this necklace, he wanted to make amends for his shortcomings. doing I'm still sleeping. How can I sleep with the curtains open 。Xue Yao raised her voice in protest, but Chu Yang acted as if he hadn't heard a word. Not only did he not draw the curtains, but he a...