Chapter 628: Missing

Something occurred to Mrs. Fu. "You know people at a shoe factory? Which one?"

Beijing City was so big, and she spent very little time in Beijing.

Besides, even when Mingxue was in Beijing City, wasn’t she busy from dawn to dusk?

How could she know so many factories?

"Mom, you don’t need to worry about that. I have my connections. Just give it a try first."

’Who says older people can’t do something they love and find meaningful?’

’Maybe this could be the start of a brilliant career in her golden years!’

’Besides, her mom wasn’t even that old—she was still a long way from fifty.’

’In a post-modern world, isn’t that the perfect age to go out and build something?’

Mrs. Fu: ...?

Still, she had to admit she was being swayed.

"So... I’ll give it a try?"

Fu Mingxue immediately said, "Yes, try it! It won’t hurt you. Of course, the decision is ultimately yours. If you really don’t want to, then just forget it. I would never force you to do anything."

Mrs. Fu: ...?

She rolled her eyes.

Then she said, "Fine, I’ll give it a try."

Fu Mingxue’s face immediately lit up. "That’s great, Mom! After all, you’re really good at making shoes. And it’s okay if it doesn’t work out; we’re just trying. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself."

Mrs. Fu: ...?

’Alright, you’re quite the talker.’

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Before dinner, she went back to the Qin family’s house.

When Qin Wenhao saw his wife return, he immediately walked to her side. "I was just about to come get you."

Fu Mingxue looked at him. "I know what time it is."

Qin Wenhao gazed back at her, the corners of his mouth lifting. "Mm, but the truth is, I just wanted to come get you."

Just as Mrs. Qin walked out, she happened to hear her younger son’s words.

Goosebumps immediately erupted on her arms.

She was utterly shocked. ’Her younger son, who always wore such a serious expression, could actually say sweet nothings.’

’Wow, that really gave me a shock.’

Qin Wenhao, of course, noticed her appearance.

He swallowed the rest of his words.

Then, all business, he said to Fu Mingxue, "Let’s go in for dinner!"

Fu Mingxue didn’t seem embarrassed at all; she just nodded.

Then she turned to her mother-in-law and called out, "Mom."

Mrs. Qin said immediately, "Come on, let’s eat. There are a lot of your favorite dishes tonight, including a roast duck Aunt Li just learned to make. Her skills have improved so much."

Fu Mingxue’s eyes lit up. "Really? I’ll have to be sure to try it then."

She and Qin Wenhao went into the house together.

She saw that Qin Wenshu was there as well.

Qin Wenshu saw her too and quickly stood up. "Sister-in-law!"

Fu Mingxue smiled in acknowledgment.

Dinner was indeed a lavish spread.

Mr. Qin, Mrs. Qin, and even Granny Qin were all very happy about this rare family reunion.

It was just a shame that Qin Wenying wasn’t there.

Just as they were in the middle of dinner, the phone in the living room rang, its sound jarring.

"Who’s calling at this hour? Could it be Wen Ying?"

Mrs. Qin said, getting up to answer the phone.

She picked up the receiver and asked directly, "Who’s calling?"

The reply from the other end made her face turn deathly pale. "What? Wen Ying is missing?"

Her voice was so shrill that everyone at the table heard her loud and clear.

All thoughts of dinner vanished. They immediately got up and rushed into the living room.

"Let me." Qin Wenhao snatched the phone from his mother’s hand.

"This is Qin Wenhao. Please, explain what’s happened."

The rest of the Qin family strained to listen, their expressions exceptionally tense.

Unfortunately, the voice on the other end was too faint for them to hear.

The moment Qin Wenhao hung up, Mr. Qin pressed him, "What exactly is going on?"