Qin Jiao didn’t send anyone after her. Instead, she just shouted loud enough for Wang Xiaojuan to hear, "Everyone, get a good look at this woman. She was trying to cause trouble for our factory. From now on, if you see her anywhere near our factory, beat her up on sight and then take her to the police station. Did everyone hear me?"
"We heard you!"
"Good. Catching a thief counts as a heroic act here at Jiu Yi. Whoever does it will get a bonus from me!"
"Yes, ma’am!" This time, the response was noticeably louder, and everyone looked eager, rubbing their hands together.
Wang Xiaojuan was so scared she almost fell. She scrambled back to her feet and took off running again.
She would never dare to come back to this clothing factory again!
Once the commotion was over, everyone returned to their posts. Qin Jiao asked Qin Na, "Auntie, are you alright?"
"My stomach felt a little upset just now, but it’s much better."
"That’s not good enough. We’re going to the hospital for a check-up. Shen Yi, keep an eye on things at the factory. I’m driving my aunt to the hospital."
"Alright."
Qin Jiao was genuinely worried something would happen to her aunt. Pregnancy, in any era, was a dangerous affair for a woman.
It was even more terrifying in ancient times. With backward medical conditions, childbirth was like passing through the gates of hell for a woman.
Things were better now, and the medical facilities in North City, where they lived, were excellent.
They went to the hospital, registered, and went through a series of examinations. It turned out to be nothing serious, but the doctor prescribed some medication for Qin Na. Only then did Qin Jiao finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Qin Na had recovered by now. She said, torn between laughter and tears, "Xiao Jiao, how come you’re more nervous about this baby than I am?"
Qin Jiao said, "Auntie, I’m not nervous about the baby. I’m nervous about you."
Qin Na was taken aback for a moment, then her eyes reddened slightly. Her voice choked with emotion as she said, "You silly girl. You’ve already helped your aunt so much, and you’re still so worried about me. I don’t know how I’ll ever repay you and your parents for this kindness."
Without the support of her second brother’s family, Qin Na couldn’t even imagine what her life would be like now.
She was especially struck by what she’d learned during a call with her sister-in-law. The sister-in-law had heard that Qin Na’s ex-husband had supposedly beaten his new wife to death.
He’d been drunk, smashed a wine bottle over her head, and the woman died.
If Qin Na hadn’t divorced him, that might have been her fate.
But now, Qin Na had a wonderful relationship with her husband, Sun Jianhua. Their child would be born soon, she got along wonderfully with her stepson, Xiao Cheng, her husband had a stable job, and their family would soon be able to afford a house in North City... Her current happy life felt like a dream to Qin Na.
Qin Jiao’s lips curved into a smile. "Alright, Auntie, let’s go home."
"Okay!"
Qin Jiao drove straight back to the courtyard house. Su Yun was just getting home after picking up Xiao Cheng from school. After the incident where Wang Xiaojuan picked up Xiao Cheng, Sun Jianhua had made a special trip to the kindergarten to tell the teachers that from now on, only he and his wife, or Qin Zhonghui and Su Yun, were allowed to pick up the child. No one else.
Xiao Cheng was washing his hands. Seeing the large bag of medicine Qin Jiao was carrying, he asked curiously, "Big Sister, are you not feeling well?"
Qin Jiao thought for a moment, then said, "It’s not me, it’s your Mama Qin Na. Your birth mother went to see her today and caused so much trouble she ended up in the hospital. Luckily, she’s okay. Otherwise..."
Xiao Cheng froze.
Qin Na felt bad and said in a low voice, "Xiao Jiao, don’t tell Xiao Cheng about this. He’s still young."
"Xiao Cheng may be young, but he’s a sensible child. He has the right and the reason to know what kind of person his birth mother is. Otherwise, when he grows up, he might blame you and my uncle."