Chapter 247: Fighting each other
Qin Xiaoning and Zhao Yuan were arguing over money when Shen Qingshu walked in from outside. When he saw the two of them, he quickly figured out the reason.

"Let's put things one way or the other. Ah Ning doesn't want to owe anyone a favor, so Mr. Zhao, just accept it." Shen Qingshu walked up to the two of them and forced the silver in Qin Xiaoning's hand to Zhao Yuan.

Zhao Yuan looked at Shen Qingshu coldly, and said in a cold tone: "We will solve the matter between Miss Qin and me, so don't bother Lord Shen to worry about it."

Shen Qingshu smiled faintly and replied, "It's not that I like to meddle in other people's business, but I can't bear to see Ah Ning in trouble." Then he glanced at Zhao Yuan and said, "Mr. Zhao, you should accept this silver."

After that, without waiting for Zhao Yuan to reply, he turned to Qin Xiaoning and said, "I had something to do in the government office this morning. When I finished my work and went to Zhao's house to pick you up, I found out that you had already moved in."

Without waiting for Qin Xiaoning to answer, Zhao Yuan snorted coldly, "Master Shen is very busy. I am the only one who can help Miss Qin. No need to bother you."

"Okay, okay." Qin Xiaoning saw that the two were about to quarrel as soon as they met, so she tried to smooth things over: "I have a lot of moving to do today, I'll treat you to a drink another day when I'm free."

Zhao Yuan hurriedly said, "That's not possible. You can't drink alcohol right now."

Qin Xiaoning smiled and said, "I know. I watched you drink."

Can rivals sit down and drink together?

Zhao Yuan glanced coldly at Shen Qingshu who was standing beside him, and then said to Qin Xiaoning with concern: "You must be careful during this period. You must take the medicine I brought you on time. Don't forget."

"What's wrong with An Ning?" Shen Qingshu was surprised when he heard that she needed to take medicine: "Are you sick?"

For now, only the Zhao family knows that Qin Xiaoning is pregnant, and Shen Qingshu doesn't know yet.

Qin Xiaoning saw Shen Qingshu asking about it, and hurriedly said perfunctorily: "It's just a minor problem. Mr. Zhao prescribed medicine, and it will be fine after taking it."

Zhao Yuan felt relieved to see that Qin Xiaoning had concealed the truth from Shen Qingshu.

Shen Qingshu has always regarded himself as an old friend of Qin Xiaoning, and Zhao Yuan feels resentful about it. Now seeing that Qi Xiaoning is unwilling to be honest with him, it is obvious that he does not treat him as a close person.

Thinking of this, Zhao Yuan couldn't help but show a sense of pride on his face.

"Take those medicines first. I'll check your pulse again in two days." When Zhao Yuan said this to Qin Xiaoning, he deliberately glanced at Shen Qingshu beside him.

With a little provocation.

Whenever these two men are together, they always fight each other.

Qin Xiaoning smiled bitterly and tried to persuade Zhao Yuan: "I know the pharmacy is busy these days. You have been delayed for most of the day to help me move. Go back and get busy."

Zhao Yuan frowned when he heard this, but since Qin Xiaoning had already asked him to leave, he couldn't refuse to leave.

"Okay, I want to go back and take a look. If you have any problems here, please send someone to let me know."

Before leaving, he finally threw the silver to Qin Xiaoning: "It's inconvenient for me to go to the pharmacy to see patients with so much silver, so I'll leave it with you first."

After finding a very far-fetched reason to throw down the silver, Zhao Yuan looked at Shen Qingshu with jealousy again, and was then sent out by Song Zhi.

As soon as Shen Qingshu left, before Qin Xiaoning could speak, Shen Qingshu hurriedly said, "I have already finished all the work in the government office this morning, so I have plenty of free time in the afternoon."

With just one sentence, Qin Xiaoning's order to leave was rejected.

Qin Xiaoning asked Shen Qingshu to take a seat and said politely: "I have to thank you very much. If it weren't for your mediation, the original owner of this courtyard would not agree to let me pay the money in installments." She smiled faintly at Shen Qingshu: "After all, I was able to buy a suitable house so quickly, thanks to you."

Shen Qingshu smiled when he heard that, and his jade-like face was bright and sunny.

"You don't have to be polite to me." He looked at Qin Xiaoning and said slowly, "I'm willing to help you." The last sentence was full of deep meaning.

Just at this moment, Mrs. Wang came in with a bowl of medicine: "Miss Qin, it's time to take your medicine."

Qin Xiaoning took the medicine bowl and placed it on the table. She glanced at Shen Qingshu who was looking at her and asked calmly, "Master Shen, do you know what medicine this is?"

Shen Qingshu frowned slightly when he heard this, with a look of confusion on his face.

"This is a pregnancy-preserving medicine." Qin Xiaoning said to him, "I'm pregnant."

It took Shen Qingshu a while to realize what was going on.

He looked serious and asked, "Is it Lu Ji's child?"

Qin Xiaoning nodded and said yes.

Shen Qingshu fell silent for a while, then he looked up at Qin Xiaoning again and asked, "Have you changed your mind again?"

"Are you still planning on going back to him?"

Qin Xiaoning shook her head and replied, "Since I left, I have made up my mind not to see him again in this life."

"I won't go back." She said resolutely.

Shen Qingshu's expression softened upon hearing this, and he asked again, "So what are your plans for the future?"

Qin Xiaoning smiled and replied slowly: "For the time being, I will sell calligraphy for a living. After the baby is born, I plan to open a girls' school. If there is an opportunity, I will buy a shop and do some business."

Before she could finish, Shen Qingshu interrupted, "In short, you have to make more money and give this child the best life, right?"

When he said this, there was a hint of doting in his voice, which made Qin Xiaoning involuntarily think of Lu Ji.

The man who understood her best was the one who always guessed her thoughts before she could even finish speaking them.

Qin Xiaoning smiled: "You are right. We need to earn more money so that we can give this child the best life in the future."

Shen Qingshu nodded and asked again: "What about the rest? For example, have you ever wanted to find another father for the child?"

He was a reserved person, and when he finished speaking, he immediately added: "After all, a child's growth cannot be separated from the guidance of his father."

A tone that sounded like he was thinking completely about the child.

Qin Xiaoning replied: "I have thought about it, but I decided not to look for him." She smiled and said: "Even if I look for him, he is not the biological father of the child. I don't think it is necessary."

Shen Qingshu frowned slightly, but didn't pursue the topic. Instead, he asked, "Are you having a good time working with the boss of Jixian Pavilion?"

"Not bad." Qin Xiaoning said, "I was in a hurry to buy a house a while ago, and wanted to withdraw the money in advance. Boss Cai agreed. He is a straightforward person."

Shen Qingshu smiled and teased her, "Your calligraphy can be sold for a high price, so he will naturally not offend you, the God of Wealth."

Seeing that it was getting late, Shen Qingshu stood up and said goodbye. Before leaving, he said to Qin Xiaoning, "The courtyard where I stay is just across an alley from yours. If I have time tomorrow, I will take you to see my place."

Finally, he added: "Besides me, a bachelor, I only have a few old servants to serve me. You don't have to be so reserved."

Qin Xiaoning agreed, and Shen Qingshu then stood up and left.