Chapter 848: Soul-Searching Questions

Chapter 848 -596: Soul-Searching Questions

“Oh dear, it’s almost four o’clock. I guess I need to hurry up and get ready to pick up Guoguo from school. It’s her first day at the new kindergarten. I wonder if she’s adjusting well to the new environment and how she’s getting along with the other kids. Did she keep crying after I left this morning?”

Sitting leisurely in the living room watching TV, Qiu Jingwen glanced at the clock on the wall accidentally. That noticeable time instantly pulled her away from the TV program and back to reality, suddenly realizing it was time to pick her daughter up from school. A slight worry quietly crept into her heart.

Yes!

At this moment, she started worrying about everything regarding Guoguo in kindergarten.

She worried about whether Guoguo was eating well, having fun, or receiving attentive care and attention from the teachers.

Hmm.

In short.

There’s a bit of motherly love, but not much…

After all, it was a rare opportunity to enjoy the time at home without the lively little one causing a ruckus. The lack of those love-hate “little brat” comments was just too comfortable, to the point where she almost forgot about “Guoguo at the Ming Lake”…

As the old saying goes, “Once you have a child, you forget about your own mother,” but in her case, it’s “Without the child, it’s a relief.”

Moreover, she had experienced similar worries and unease at the beginning of the school term last year, so going through it again this time, she no longer felt the initial “separation anxiety.”

In addition, Dorami Kindergarten currently had an excellent reputation, strong teaching staff, perfect facilities, and the meals were praised endlessly. All these reassured her about Guoguo’s life in kindergarten.

Seeing that it wasn’t early, she quickly turned off the TV, went back to the bedroom, carefully selected an appropriate coat from the wardrobe, tidied her appearance in the dressing mirror, touched up her makeup, and grabbed her handbag, phone, and keys, ready to head out to pick up Guoguo.

Just then…

The phone rang abruptly.

The ring fell on Qiu Jingwen’s ears, causing her to subconsciously pause her action of closing the door. A ripple arose in her heart as she mused quietly, “Who could be calling at this time? Could it be those persistent telemarketers again? Or maybe a teacher from the kindergarten regarding something about Guoguo?”

Thinking it might be something about Guoguo, her heart unconsciously sped up a bit. She quickly picked up her phone and looked, and the name displayed made her pause slightly, a hint of puzzlement rising in her heart.

“Huh? Why is it my husband? Could it be he’s specifically calling to tell me that he has a social dinner tonight and won’t be home for dinner?”

With a trace of doubt and curiosity, she lightly swiped the phone screen and pressed the answer button.

“Hello, husband, what’s up? Do you have a social engagement tonight and won’t be home for dinner?”

On the other end, Dou Yuanxin’s familiar voice came through: “No, honey, I don’t have a social engagement tonight, I’m just downstairs waiting for you…”

“Downstairs? Waiting for me? What for? Is there something special?”

As she inquired, Qiu Jingwen instinctively walked to the window, her eyes crossing the transparent glass, gazing to the parking lot downstairs.

Almost instantly, she saw their conspicuous big car parked quietly there.

She waved gently toward the direction of the vehicle.

Unfortunately…

Not receiving the expected wave from her husband, she instead heard his explanation near her ear: “Today is Guoguo’s first day at the new kindergarten, right? I’m a bit worried whether she could adapt to the new environment, so I thought we could go pick her up together, to give her a pleasant surprise.”

Ha~

He really is a doting father!

Qiu Jingwen chuckled lightly in her heart, feeling a bit envious.

Thinking about how when she is usually out, he never calls to check in, nor does he pick her up. But now, after just one day of school, he couldn’t rest assured, even taking off work early to come pick her up.

Oh!

It seems she really gave birth to a “love rival”…

Even though she felt a bit of sourness in her heart, Qiu Jingwen still smiled and replied, “Oh, then wait a moment, I’ll be right down.”

“Okay, honey, no rush, take your time,” Dou Yuanxin said gently.

“Mm!”

Qiu Jingwen replied softly, turning elegantly towards the elevator lobby, lightly pressing the elevator button. She then stepped into the spacious and bright elevator, which closed slowly.

Moments later…

With a crisp “ding” sound, the elevator doors slowly opened.

She stepped out of the elevator, walking briskly towards the parking lot.

Soon.

Her sight caught Dou Yuanxin’s figure. He was standing beside their familiar big car, a warm smile on his face, waving at her.

Qiu Jingwen’s mood was instantly infected by this warmth, and she couldn’t help but quicken her pace, almost jogging towards Dou Yuanxin.

Dou Yuanxin, seeing this, hurriedly and gentlemanly opened the passenger door with a graceful “please” gesture, inviting her into the car, “Honey, you’re here, let’s quickly go pick up Guoguo. She must be getting a bit anxious from waiting…”

“Mm!”

Hearing her husband’s words all about their daughter, Qiu Jingwen’s mood dropped slightly, responding with a soft voice as she got into the car.

Her gaze inadvertently swept over the back seat, discovering a delicate bag. Driven by curiosity, she reached to take it and opened it gently.

Inside was an exquisite box, neatly arranged with eight tempting Swiss rolls.

She subconsciously thought this was a surprise especially prepared by Dou Yuanxin for her, and a warm feeling rose in her heart. She smiled and said to him, “Husband, you’re so thoughtful, knowing that I often deal with meals casually when I’m home alone, and even bought cake to satisfy my cravings…”