Qin Juan sat dazed for a moment, then gently spoke, "I just think he deserves someone better, how can I..."
"That’s enough with just your words, Big Sister," Lin Chuxia guessed what she wanted to say and interrupted her, "Big Sister, you’re great. Don’t underestimate yourself. Not to mention anything else, you’re beautiful, gentle, and considerate, and you’re also top-notch at managing the restaurant. A woman who can handle both the drawing room and the kitchen, how many can compare? Jia Liang choosing you means he has good taste. For someone of his burly stature, I feel he’s not quite suited for you."
"Xiaxia, how can you say things like that," Qin Juan reminded with dissatisfaction, "Jia Liang is quite good. The shop relies on him for management. I’ve learned all of these from him."
Qin Juan had never found Jia Liang lacking. On the contrary, interacting with him was comfortable. Despite his burly appearance, he was actually very meticulous.
She really just felt unworthy of him, and she hadn’t considered it before.
Since she hadn’t considered it, she didn’t want to give him false hope. Even her nephew understood this principle; how could she not understand?
She just hadn’t expected that avoiding him would hurt him.
Ever since Jia Liang said those things when Ningning was sick, for some reason, Qin Juan couldn’t bear to avoid him anymore.
Lin Chuxia looked at her without speaking, just smiling with pursed lips.
Qin Juan finally realized something, her face turning red as she awkwardly looked out the window.
...............
At the hospital, during the afternoon school pickup time, Lin Chuxia went to pick up Ningning from school.
But from afar, she saw Jia Liang waiting at the gate, and Little Ningning, upon seeing Jia Liang, hopped and skipped over to him.
She had known Ningning got along well with Aunt Jia, but didn’t expect her to get along so harmoniously with Jia Liang too.
Mind you, Jia Liang’s appearance is not the kind kids typically like. Many children hide behind their mothers at the sight of him.
After Qin Juan’s divorce, Ningning had become more cheerful, but only with those she was familiar with.
With unfamiliar people, she still exercised caution.
It was clear that Jia Liang and Ningning usually got along well.
Jia Liang turned and saw Lin Chuxia, greeting her awkwardly.
"Mr. Lin, since Juanzi hasn’t been around, I didn’t trust leaving the child with others. But don’t worry, I’ve arranged everything at the shop."
How could Lin Chuxia blame him for this?
"With you caring for the child, we feel assured. You’re doing the right thing. No matter when, our Ningning is the most important."
Ningning heard Lin Chuxia’s words and smiled happily.
"Uncle Jia, my Aunt Lin loves me the most."
"Yes, I like Ningning the most."
Lin Chuxia caressed her little face and took her hand to the car.
Seeing Jia Liang still standing there, she tilted her head, "Get in the car, aren’t you heading to the hospital?"
Jia Liang grinned, "Yes, today Juanzi is discharged, and I planned to pick Ningning up to take her."
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