Chapter 14: Were You Two Together At That Time?
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
As soon as she finished speaking, a silver-gray Audi slowly drove past Wu Yanqing. The window beside the driver's seat was open. Although she only caught a glimpse of the driver, Wu Yanqing still felt that the driver was a little familiar. "Why does that person look so familiar, Xiaxia?!"
Zhou Xia followed Wu Yanqing's line of sight and turned around. The car had already driven away. She could only see the back of it. The plate number on the back of the vehicle clearly revealed it was Shen Lin's car. "This car is quite expensive. How can we be acquainted with such a rich person?" Zhou Xia was trying to confuse her mother.
"No, no, no, Xiaxia." Wu Yanqing grabbed Zhou Xia's arm and tried to recall her memories. She suddenly slapped her thigh and said, "I remember now. He's a doctor from the orthopedics department of the First People's Hospital of Huachen! I saw him at the hospital that day!"
Zhou Xia's heart began to throb uncontrollably. Oh no, her mother had actually recognized Shen Lin. Wu Yanqing had only met him briefly at that time. Zhou Xia did not expect her mother to have such a good memory. She was afraid that Wu Yanqing would think of Shen Lin if she continued to recollect. Zhou Xia pretended to be casual and asked, "Really?" I don't have any impression of it."
"Didn't we all go to the hospital with Chen Xie that day? He was Chen Xie's attending physician. His surname was Shen, right? You've seen him before, so how can you not have any impression? What's wrong with your brain?" Wu Yanqing suddenly had an idea. "His surname is Shen! Could he be your Aunt Wang's son? I feel that they looked quite similar. When I see your Aunt Wang tomorrow, I'll ask her where her son is working."
Zhou Xia choked on her words. She was done for. Her mother was really good at getting to the bottom of things. However, she had no choice but to make up a story. "You must be mistaken. I don't think he looks like him. Besides, you haven't seen Aunty Wang's son for so many years. How can you remember what he looks like?"
"You saw him too, didn't you? If you didn't see him, how do you know he doesn't look like Aunty Wang's son?"
Zhou Xia couldn't reply. She was at a loss for words. Her mother was indeed an excellent math teacher. Her logic was so strong that it made one's hair stand. "Let's go home and cook. I'm hungry." Zhou Xia held Wu Yanqing's arm and led her home.
Wu Yanqing was still immersed in their conversation. "Xiaxia, tell me the truth. Were you in a relationship with Shen Lin at that time?"
"Aiyo, my god, these are all rumors from long ago. Why do you still remember them?" Zhou Xia refused to admit it.
Wu Yanqing rolled his eyes at her. "You're lying to me. I saw everything. There used to be a small store in the alley in front of our neighborhood. I've seen you two walk there together several times before going home separately."
Zhou Xia was a little embarrassed. Wu Yanqing suddenly brought up her shameful childhood and described it vividly. She thought that she had hidden it well, but her mother had seen through her. Zhou Xia wanted to find a hole to hide in.
Even if she refused to admit it and claimed that she had never been in a relationship with Shen Lin, Zhou Xia could not lie to herself even if she could lie to Wu Yanqing.
Wu Yanqing noticed Zhou Xia's unnatural expression and sighed helplessly. "It's our fault. Back then, I always thought that you were too young and should focus on your studies. We were afraid that being in a relationship would affect your college entrance examination. But looking at the situation now, it would have been better if your dad and I didn't interfere and let the two of you continue your relationship naturally. If you could get into university together, your life would definitely be much simpler and happier than it is now. Look at all the relationships that you've been in all these years. None of them can compare to Shen Lin."
"Mom, why are you either worried about the future or regretting the past? Don't think too much." Zhou Xia was a little annoyed.
"Alright, I won't say anymore. Tell me the truth then. Were you dating Shen Lin at that time?"
"I really wasn't." Zhou Xia still denied it.
Wu Yanqing sized Zhou Xia up from head to toe and said pointedly, "That's fine then."
Zhou Xia did not understand what her mother meant.
Wu Yanqing's face suddenly lit up with joy. She said with a smile, "I won't have to worry about the awkwardness between you two when you meet in the future then."
"The awkwardness when we meet?" Zhou Xia was confused.
"That's right. After your Aunty Wang moves in, Shen Lin will definitely come back to our neighborhood to visit her from time to time. Besides, you two have known each other since you're young. You're familiar with one another. If you have the chance to meet in the future, you might get together."
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