MGASC -Chapter 190 A Gift for Qiao Qiao

Seeing the redness at the corner of her eyes, Jin Quan gripped his wine glass and gave a sly, mischievous smile. “Then why don’t you be with me? From now on, anything you want to eat, all it takes is one word.”

“I don’t want to!”

“Don’t like me, huh?”

Zhang Ling didn’t reply. Her head was spinning more and more, and a wave of nausea washed over her.

Her stomach churned violently. Realizing something was wrong, she tried to rush to the bathroom—but she forgot her foot still hurt. She barely took a step before collapsing onto the floor.

By the time Jin Quan came to help, she had already vomited on her clothes.

“Tsk, look at your tolerance for alcohol!”

If he had known, he wouldn’t have let her drink.

After vomiting, Zhang Ling felt dizzy and weak, with no strength even to get up.

With no other choice, Jin Quan stripped off her clothes and carried her to a small bed in another room.

He also took a wet towel and wiped her face.

Zhang Ling’s stomach hurt, and as she twisted and turned on the bed, she was only in her underwear—the set Jin Quan had thrown to her earlier.

Although Zhang Ling’s hands were slightly rough, he was surprised that her skin was smooth and delicate like jade.

After wiping her face, Jin Quan “accidentally” went on to wipe her body as well.

Technically, with her this drunk, if he were a bit more ruthless, he could have taken advantage of her without resistance. Yet Jin Quan held back.

What fun would there be in just going straight to it?

He wanted her to willingly give herself to him.

When Zhang Ling woke up in the middle of the night, she found a blanket over her, but when she felt around, she was shocked and immediately sat up.

Her clothes?

Turning on the bedside lamp and looking around, there was no one else in the bed. Yet she was only in her underwear, covered by the blanket.

Her head throbbed as she tried to recall the last memories—ending with her collapsed over the table. What happened afterward? She couldn’t remember.

Had Jin Quan taken off her clothes?

Embarrassed and angry, she wanted to smack herself. But looking up, she noticed her two sets of clothes drying by the window—the very ones she had changed into that evening.

The clothes had been washed, and even the dining table had been tidied up neatly.

It was the first time she truly felt cared for by someone.

Zhang Ling lay back down, her heart still swirling with emotions.

The next day at noon, Lin Tianyue helped Zhang Qiao complete the discharge procedures.

To make it easier for Zhang Qiao to rest during her confinement, Lin Tianyue and Zhang Qiao had agreed to return to the county to live. This way, Zhang Ling could conveniently take care of her, and the house was bigger.

Zhang Ling and Jin Quan arrived at the hospital one after the other and happened to pass by each other at the entrance.

Zhang Ling blushed and didn’t even greet Jin Quan.

What could she say? Yesterday she had overindulged in alcohol, nearly letting him take advantage—wasn’t that shameful enough?

Lin Tianyue had already packed everything. When Zhang Ling tried to take it, he didn’t allow it and handed it directly to Jin Quan.

“Sister, the doctor will give you two patches of medicated plasters. Put them on at home, rest up, and don’t rush back to work.”

Lin Tianyue knew she was injured and reminded her thoughtfully.

Once the things were moved, only the child and Zhang Qiao remained.

Lin Tianyue helped Zhang Qiao put on her clothes and grabbed a scarf, wrapping it around her head without asking.

He then squatted down to help her put on her shoes. “I’ll carry you downstairs in a bit. It’s windy outside, so don’t take off the scarf.”

Zhang Qiao said, “No need to go overboard… I can walk.”

Lin Tianyue fixed her with an unwavering gaze. “Qiao Qiao, you have to obey. Wait here. I’ll carry the baby down first and then come back for you.”

“…Okay.”

Zhang Qiao kissed her daughter and handed over little Summer wrapped in a blanket to Lin Tianyue. “Xiaxia, be good. We’re going home today.”

Lin Tianyue took the little cherry-pink Xiaxia. “Don’t worry, our daughter will behave.”

Carrying Xiaxia downstairs, he opened his coat to shield her from the wind, tucking her safely into his arms.

Outside were two vehicles: a jeep driven by Jin Quan and a blue sedan.

Zhang Ling had never seen this kind of car before and curiously touched and looked at it.

When Lin Tianyue approached, she spoke: “Brother-in-law, this car looks impressive.”

Lin Tianyue laughed brightly. “Sister, do you think Qiao Qiao will like this car?”

Zhang Ling was stunned. She looked back at the car. “Brother-in-law, what do you mean? Are you saying… this car is yours?”

Raising an eyebrow, Lin Tianyue placed Xiaxia into her aunt’s arms. “This is a gift for Xiaxia and her mother. Didn’t you say our daughter is lucky? Well, from the moment she was born, she deserves to ride in a car.”

Indeed, this was the surprise Lin Tianyue had prepared for Zhang Qiao.

After selling that batch of color TVs, he immediately asked Gu Yu to get him a car.

With a car, traveling between the county and the city would be convenient, even if he returned home daily.

Lin Tianyue went to fetch Zhang Qiao while Zhang Ling held the baby, marveling at the brand-new interior. She even spoke to Xiaxia: “See that, Xiaxia? Your dad is amazing. Your first gift is a big car. From now on, you’ll be spoiled endlessly!”

Jin Quan got out of the jeep and examined the sedan as well, pressing his face against the window and making a funny face at Xiaxia.

Unexpectedly, Xiaxia wasn’t scared at all and even smiled at him.

Zhang Ling’s attention returned to the car. “Do you know what this car is called?”

Jin Quan said, “Crown. It’s currently the top-of-the-line car in the country.”

Zhang Ling: “Really? It does look pretty good.”

Jin Quan tapped on the car body with his fingers. “You like it? Marry me, and I’ll get one for you too.”

Zhang Ling gave him a glare and muttered, “You’re just bragging.”

Her face was bright red.

When Zhang Qiao was carried into the car by Lin Tianyue, she shared the same astonishment as her sister. “This car is a Crown, right? You big brute, where did you get it?”

Lin Tianyue, driving ahead, proudly said: “Why borrow it? Isn’t our own car enough?”

“Your own?” Zhang Qiao looked at her sister.

Zhang Ling beamed: “Qiao Qiao, brother-in-law said this is a gift for you and Xiaxia. Look, your daughter has a big car from the moment she’s born. Isn’t that wonderful?”

“You bought this?” Zhang Qiao was overjoyed. She leaned to the front seat and touched the dashboard. “I thought we were going to buy a pickup first?”

“Sit properly, dear. You’ll get the pickup too, along with a ride for you and our daughter. Qiao Qiao, this time you won’t have to envy Director Zhou anymore—your own car will pick you up and drop you off.”

Lin Tianyue felt very proud.

He thought the car was worth every penny. In the past, when he boasted about buying a car, it seemed like a fairy tale. Now he had actually done it.

From now on, his family, his child—no one would have to envy anyone else. Whatever others had, they would have too.

This, he thought, was the meaning of earning money.

No matter where they went, they would never feel insecure.

Zhang Qiao sat properly again, feeling delighted. “Who would ever envy anyone? I never have.”

Lin Tianyue didn’t expose her lie. “Qiao Qiao, do you like this car?”

“Yes!” Her bright eyes sparkled like stars. “Lin Tianyue, thank you. I really like it.”