WBSGVS Chapter 131 V2

As for October 4th, when Yang Qing woke up in the morning and found a message from her daughter, she only then realized that Qingli had already gone back to school. She felt so disappointed.

But to be fair, she had neglected her daughter due to her pregnancy.

At her advanced age, she had many physical reactions and often felt uncomfortable. Most of the time, she either watched TV or went back to her room to sleep. She hadn’t been as attentive to Qingli as before.

Thinking of this, Yang Qing called Qingli. Although her daughter’s voice was somewhat cold, she still sounded obedient, and Yang Qing felt a bit uncomfortable. Pregnancy made her more emotional, so she posted a lonely picture of a flower on her social media.

Soon, some familiar friends left comments, and one friend, Xiong Xiaoshan, who noticed that Yang Qing was feeling down, called her directly.

Yang Qing told her how her daughter had reacted when she came back and discovered Yang Qing was pregnant. It was this friend who had encouraged her to have another child while she still could since the older one could help with raising the baby.

Xiong Xiaoshan was surprised. “She’s opposed to it that much?”

Yang Qing nodded. “Yes. Sometimes, I regret it. No matter how important the second baby is, it can’t compare to Qingli. Now she’s unhappy, and it bothers me.”

Xiong Xiaoshan chuckled. “Well, you’re already pregnant. What else can you do? Just pamper her a bit more.”

“This child is stubborn. I’m afraid…” Yang Qing shook her head. This was the same as what her husband had said. She had tried to pamper her, but her daughter’s attitude remained indifferent.

Xiong Xiaoshan comforted her, “Don’t worry. Kids are always difficult. Once the second baby is born, she’ll understand.”

“Yeah…” Yang Qing sighed, knowing that her friend didn’t have any better solutions. She hung up.

Then she remembered that she hadn’t sent her daughter’s living expenses for this month. She immediately slapped her forehead and quickly transferred the money.

She waited for quite a while, but the money wasn’t received, which made Yang Qing even more uneasy.

When Xia Yong came home that evening, Yang Qing mentioned the matter, her tone filled with complaints: “It’s all your fault. You said such harsh things before, and now Qingli is upset!”

Xia Yong laughed in anger and slammed his drink down on the table with a loud “bang,” startling Yang Qing, who instinctively protected her belly. “What are you doing?!”

Xia Yong’s face turned awkward as he quickly checked her expression. Seeing that nothing was wrong, he said, “You spoiled her. Now she’s gotten even more difficult. She doesn’t even want the money. Fine, we won’t give it to her. When she comes to us, then we’ll give it.”

Yang Qing hesitated. “Isn’t that a bit too much?”

“What’s wrong with it?” Xia Yong retorted. He truly felt that their daughter had become too selfish from being pampered. He was determined to put a stop to her sharp attitude. She wanted to study more? No money for that.

Though Yang Qing often seemed to be the one in charge at home, in reality, it was always her husband who made the decisions. Seeing him act this way, she fell silent.

At the same time, she thought that if Qingli knew how hard it was for them to support her studies, maybe she’d reconsider grad school. That would be a good thing.

So, after 24 hours, the transfer was returned, and neither of them mentioned money again.

Yang Qing is also occasionally called Qingli.

The mother and daughter chatted as if everything were calm, but after a few sentences, Qingli would suggest she consider terminating the pregnancy. Gradually, Yang Qing stopped enjoying talking to her daughter on the phone.

As her belly grew, reaching five months in November, Yang Qing suddenly realized and pulled her husband aside. “Has Qingli asked you for money?”

Xia Yong also just remembered. He shook his head and wondered, “No, she hasn’t asked you?”

“No!” Yang Qing became anxious. “What’s going on? Do you think she’s starving at school?”

They had loved their child for so many years. Now, both parents regretted it, anxiously calling Qingli.

“Qingli, how’s everything going at school?” Yang Qing asked gently.

Qingli answered with a smile, “Everything’s good, why?”

Yang Qing nervously explained, “Oh, my memory’s been bad with this pregnancy. I forgot to send you money these past two months. Why didn’t you ask for it?”

Qingli’s voice was still light and cheerful, without a hint of complaint. “It’s fine. I’ve been doing part-time work so I can cover my living expenses. Since you’re having the second baby, I’m not going to help raise it. I’m just trying to ease your burden a little.”

The clear, crisp sound of Qingli’s voice echoed in the living room, loud and clear. Her parents exchanged a glance, speechless.

The uncomfortable feeling only grew stronger.

It seemed like the only way to get their daughter to listen to them was no longer effective.