Su Qiao remained calm and gently shook her head. "What's meant to come will come."
Qi Jinghe gripped her hand tightly, his narrow eyes filled with solemnity. "What do you need me to do?"
Su Qiao smiled and lowered her voice. "You don't need to do anything. Just be careful.
"After I leave, rent a house in town and stay there. Don't go back to the village for now."
Qi Jinghe nodded hard. "I'll remember."
Su Qiao squeezed his palm, then blinked at him. "There's a chest under my bed. It contains some medicinal powders. Their names and uses are written on them. Remember to take them with you for protection."
"What about you?"
Qi Jinghe hated himself for being so useless.
At a time like this, he couldn't do anything or help her in the slightest.
Su Qiao smiled reassuringly. "I'll be fine. Remember, as long as you're safe, nothing will happen to me."
Qi Jinghe understood what she meant and nodded hard again. "Don't worry. We'll hide well."
They absolutely couldn't let anyone find them and drag her down.
"Mother..." Little Yue'er was somewhat frightened.
Su Qiao patted his little head.
"Don't be afraid, Yue'er. Mother will be back soon. Listen carefully to Grandpa and Father, and remember to finish the homework Mother assigned you. Mother will check it when she comes back."
"Yes. Yue'er will wait for Mother to come back and check."
Though tears had welled up in his eyes, Little Yue'er still nodded obediently.
The corners of Qi Jinghe's eyes reddened as well. "It's all my fault. If only I hadn't..."
If he had known, he would never have gone to the gambling den that day.
Su Qiao caressed his face and comforted him. "It's not your fault. Someone deliberately targeted me and wanted me