I Got Rich in Period Fiction
Chapter 523: Eerie and Weird

Chapter 523: Chapter 523: Eerie and Weird

He Xiuyu rested his fingers on the piano keys and looked up at Jiang Xin, who stood not far away, saying in a mild voice, "It’s been a long time since I’ve touched a piano. I need to get familiar with it again."

But then he added, "Go and open the door."

He Xiuyu realized that, at some point, the rehearsal room door had been closed – and this was not good.

In fact, it was very bad.

Jiang Xin nodded, quickly walked to the door, and flung it wide open. Seemingly not satisfied with that, she moved a chair to prop against the door so that even a strong wind wouldn’t be able to shut it.

Having done this, she couldn’t help but take a glance at He Xiuyu.

She hoped He Xiuyu would notice her thoughtfulness and show appreciation.

He Xiuyu really hadn’t noticed the undercurrent of Jiang Xin’s thoughts; she was a woman particularly skilled at disguising her feelings.

He Xiuyu had played through the score once. By the second half, he had become familiar with it.

The hour passed quickly, and the one playing the piano and the one singing were indeed a good match.

Liu Ying got off work early and made a special trip to tell Qiao Qingyu, "Qingyu, your sister-in-law came to let you know that your Chief Engineer He is now practicing a program with Jiang Xin in the rehearsal room. When I left, one was playing, the other singing; their cooperation was simply marvelous. I think, during our big gala, if we make this act the grand finale, it is sure to be the highlight of the evening."

Qiao Qingyu was stunned for a moment, then smiled brightly, "Okay, I got it, thank you for coming to tell me."

"What’s there to thank," Liu Ying said casually, "This just happened on my way. If he doesn’t come back by dinner time, there’s no need to wait for him specially. With one playing and the other singing, time just flies by."

Ah, doesn’t that tone sound a bit like she’s taking pleasure in my misfortune?

Qiao Qingyu said, "Based on what you’ve said, I really want to go have a listen."

"Qingyu, it’s not that your sister-in-law is nagging you, but you really can’t go, okay? This is serious business; don’t let your thoughts wander," Liu Ying advised earnestly.

Qiao Qingyu laughed out loud, her voice carrying a playful scolding, "Sister-in-law, listen to you! I just want to go and listen; how far could my thoughts possibly stray?"

Seeing that Qiao Qingyu didn’t seem to be forcing herself at all, Liu Ying lost interest and said, "It’s fine, it’s fine, as long as you don’t think otherwise. Then you should go back inside, I need to start cooking."

Saying this, Liu Ying turned and entered her own yard, humming a tune, seemingly in a very good mood.

As Qiao Qingyu went inside, her face suddenly turned grim. He Xuerong quickly approached, "Little aunt, what’s wrong? Are you feeling okay?"

Qiao Qingyu took a deep breath and regained her usual demeanor, patting He Xuerong’s head, "Go do your homework. Little aunt will fry you some potato balls tonight."

While Qiao Qingyu went to change clothes, she couldn’t help but laugh at herself sarcastically, considering how she always prided herself on being calm and nonchalant, even when faced with Su Yunyao and later Anna or any other woman—she simply dismissed them with a laugh, not taking them to heart at all.

Today, however, she suddenly realized that her mood was far from wonderful. It felt like something was clutching at her heart, a sensation that was both sour and painful.

Her husband and another beautiful woman were in the Cultural Palace’s rehearsal room, one playing the piano, the other singing, and harmonizing so well; no matter how one heard it, it was discomforting.

He Xiuyu, how could you be so oblivious?

So it seems Liu Ying really didn’t have good intentions.

One couldn’t say that He Xiuyu was unique, but to tell the truth, people like He Xiuyu were indeed very rare.

The reason Su Yunyao had finally given up and moved on was that she had lost all face in front of He Xiuyu. Had the plagiarism issue not come to light, perhaps Su Yunyao wouldn’t have given up even now.

But what would this Jiang Xin be like?

He Xiuyu entered the house at his normal time after work, a man who strictly and strongly adhered to punctuality, claiming to be exact to the minute, and his expression was no different from usual.

Qiao Qingyu glanced at him and then indifferently looked away.

But He Xiuyu’s heart was always on Qiao Qingyu, so any subtle change in his wife was something he could pick up on instantly.

He felt that something was off and wanted to ask, but with dinner imminent and his mother-in-law around, such questions would have to wait for a private moment later that night.

All evening, He Xiuyu was quietly observing his wife.

See, there certainly was something amiss.

Qiao Qingyu seemed upset with him and angry, but it was as if she couldn’t express her rage; she was forcibly holding it back.

He Xiuyu rubbed the back of his head, puzzled.

But he obediently took over the task of bathing the child, and after the bath, he gently placed his son on his belly, and the little guy soon fell asleep. He Xiuyu carefully laid his son down on his little blanket.

He turned around to find his wife had already lain down with her back to the wall.

His hand reached out, only to be slapped away by Qiao Qingyu with a smack.

Even so, he didn’t retract his hand; instead, he leaned closer and asked softly, "What’s wrong with you? You haven’t seemed happy all evening. Is it something I did wrong, or something I didn’t do well? Tell me, and I’ll change..."

Qiao Qingyu didn’t respond, just fuming silently.

"Little Qiao, say something. Didn’t we as a couple set our rules that no matter what happens, we wouldn’t keep it inside? We agreed to be upfront, whether right or wrong, and lay everything on the table so as not to let misunderstandings form..."

Qiao Qingyu paused for a moment before asking indifferently, "So what do you think I’m misunderstanding?"

He Xiuyu was taken aback, indeed there was an issue.

He could only think of the rehearsal that evening with the comrade surnamed Jiang.

But how did his wife find out?

He suddenly felt alarmed.

Qiao Qingyu had gotten the news too quickly.

Was it by chance, or did someone deliberately tell her?

But he wasn’t certain it was even about that.

His voice grew even gentler, full of magnetism, "I don’t think there’s any misunderstanding between us, but you clearly feel there is. So tell me, and let me explain, okay?"

Then he leaned down and kissed Qiao Qingyu lightly a few times.

He had intended to wait for his wife to explain, but the more he kissed, the hotter he felt.

Qiao Qingyu pushed him away with a weird, mocking tone, "Heh, why aren’t you looking at your sheet music today? I heard you and Jiang Xin get along very well."

Ah, that mocking tone!

It was the first time He Xiuyu had heard Qiao Qingyu speak to him with such an intonation, finding it both novel and enjoyable.

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