Flash Marriage: He is a Wife-pampering Addict

Chapter 2675 - 479: Bonus Update Four

Seeing the person across the street, Qingling and Qinghuan exchanged another glance.

Mother Chu and Jiang Qian came over from across the street, both carrying several bags of newly purchased items.

"Aunt, let me carry it for you," Qingling glanced at the bags they were holding and reached out as she spoke.

Qinghuan paused for a moment and politely asked Jiang Qian, "Miss Jiang, do you need help carrying it?"

Jiang Qian shook her head.

Mother Chu looked behind them and curiously asked, "I saw you two running over from there just now."

"Aunt, Qinghuan’s studio is over there."

After running with Qinghuan for a while, it seemed Qingling needed to go back and change something.

Under Mother Chu’s curiosity, they brought her and Jiang Qian back to the studio.

Qingling placed Mother Chu’s bags on the sofa, then rummaged through her bag and took something to the bathroom.

Mother Chu admired the paintings in Qinghuan’s studio, recalling the portrait she was shown by Yan Zhidong that her son liked, painted by the girl.

When she looked up at Qinghuan again, she felt a bit moved.

Every woman loves beauty.

Besides being assertive, Mother Chu was a beauty when she was young, otherwise, she wouldn’t have such a handsome son as Chu Junming.

"Aunt, would you like me to paint a portrait for you?"

Qinghuan noticed Mother Chu was moved and asked with a cheerful smile.

She glanced toward the bathroom, seeing Qingling hadn’t come out yet, and whispered mysteriously, "Aunt, I just secretly painted a picture of Sister Qingling. Let me show you first."

Maybe because Qinghuan’s smile was so pure, Mother Chu instinctively nodded.

Qinghuan turned around and showed the portrait she secretly drew of Qingling to Mother Chu. Off to the side, Jiang Qian widened her eyes slightly upon seeing Qingling’s portrait.

So beautiful!

Mother Chu stared in a daze.

Just now, Qingling was lying on the sofa next to her, an exquisite beauty, holding a phone in one hand and supporting her head with the other.

Clearly lazy and relaxed, yet the way she focused on her phone gave an indescribable feeling, so beautiful it was hard to disturb.

"Is this secretly painted?"

Since Qinghuan lowered her voice earlier, Mother Chu followed suit.

The envy in her eyes was undeniable.

Qinghuan giggled and nodded, "Sister Qingling was reading a book, so I painted her when she wasn’t paying attention."

"So she was reading, no wonder she was so focused."

Mother Chu smiled.

Suddenly, Jiang Qian asked, "Miss Bai, what book was she reading so intently? Professional or classic?"

"Romance novel."

"Romance novel? I thought Miss Bai would be reading classics or professional books, why a romance novel, isn’t that just vulgar fluff?"

Qinghuan glanced at Jiang Qian and explained with a smile, "Reading professional books and classics is naturally good. But it’s also nice for girls to read romance novels; it relaxes the mind and lets them experience the beautiful love described in the book."

"As for vulgarity or elegance, it’s all about perspective. Like the romance novel we’re currently following, the actors’ love is filled with trials but they remain brave and loyal to each other, despite the malicious schemes and temptations, the male lead stands by the female lead, who bravely faces obstacles without resentment over his mother’s past challenges..."

Jiang Qian’s expression shifted.

Especially when Qinghuan mentioned the malicious schemes, Jiang Qian discreetly tightened the hand at her side.

Almost like Qinghuan was criticizing indirectly.

"That’s all fictional, in reality, there’s no..."

"There is, I also like romance novels."

Before Jiang Qian could finish, Mother Chu interrupted.

She looked at Mother Chu incredulously, then pulled a strained smile, "Godmother, you also like romance novels? I’ve never heard you mention it."

Mother Chu nodded with a smile, appearing particularly interested in the novels Qinghuan discussed, "You never asked, so I didn’t mention it. I have a stack of novels at home, some of them are specially collectible editions."

Seeing Qingling come out of the bathroom, with Qinghuan looking at her steadily, Mother Chu felt a bit embarrassed and said, "Would it be ridiculous for someone my age to read romance novels?"

"Why would it?"

Qingling didn’t look at the portrait Qinghuan left on the table; she wore a bright smile, "Aunt, you might not know that Qinghuan’s mom is a writer and screenwriter too."

"Really?"

Mother Chu gave Qinghuan an inquiring look.

Qinghuan nodded, "Yes, Aunt, my mom writes, and her favorite topic is romance novels. I heard her first novel to be adapted into a TV drama was about her and my dad’s story."

"Maybe Aunt is a fan of her novels too..."

"What works has she written, and what’s her pen name?"

Mother Chu was genuinely curious, as even the strongest women have dreams of romance, and a young heart knows no age.

As a family matriarch and aristocratic household matriarch, Mother Chu actually has a lot of free time.

Due to her personality, she doesn’t have many friends. Besides socializing with wealthy socialites, she found herself naturally drawn to novels when ignored by her husband.

"Godmother, didn’t you say you were hungry just now? Let’s find a place to eat first."

Jiang Qian interrupted Mother Chu and Qingling’s conversation with Qinghuan.

She nodded, "I am hungry. Qingling, Qinghuan, you haven’t eaten yet, have you?"

"No."

"Then let’s eat together. You invited me and Qianqian the other day, today I’ll treat both of you to a meal."

"Aunt, you are a guest, how can you let you treat us? Qinghuan and I will treat you and Miss Jiang." Qingling waved her hands, her smooth black hair slightly swaying with her gesture.

Not seeing them as pretentious, Mother Chu finally nodded, "Alright then, I’ll host you properly when you visit the Imperial City over the weekend."

The restaurant was not far from the studio.

During the meal, Qinghuan proactively asked Mother Chu if she had any plans for the afternoon, and if she had time, she could help with a portrait.

"Godmother and I have a full schedule today," Jiang Qian said with a smile as she served Mother Chu.

Qingling’s phone sounded with a new message.

It was sent by Chu Junming.

This time, she wasn’t seated next to Mother Chu, so she confidently took out her phone to read the message.

Chu Junming asked her,

"Qingling, have you made up your mind yet?"

She smiled softly, put down her chopsticks, and replied to the message.

Diagonal to her, Jiang Qian noticed Bai Qingling’s subtle smile and saw her replying to the message, so she swallowed her food and pretended to joke, "Miss Bai, are you texting your boyfriend?"

"No."

Bai Qingling paused while editing her message.

She looked across at Jiang Qian, then lowered her head and continued editing.

Opposite her, Jiang Qian pursed her lips, her smile reappearing, "I heard Miss Bai’s voice the other night, it sounded familiar, and I couldn’t recall where I’d heard it, but now I’ve finally remembered."

She looked toward Mother Chu as she spoke.

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[Today’s additional content ends here. There will be another update tomorrow.]