Chapter 32: This Isn’t Just a Coincidence

Qin Wenhuo nodded. “Yes, Auntie, I am Qin Wenhuo. I’m here to—”

He hadn’t even gotten the words “break off the engagement” out when Mother Fu interrupted him. “You must be here to fulfill the engagement, right? Son-in-law, this is wonderful news! If Mingxue’s father knew about this in the afterlife, he could finally rest in peace.”

Qin Wenhuo: ?...

The corner of Fu Mingxue’s mouth twitched.

She tugged at her mother’s sleeve and whispered, “Mom, Dad’s been dead for a long time.”

Rest in peace for what?

“Auntie, actually, I’m here to—” Qin Wenhuo found it hard to continue.

Because the mother and daughter in front of him were staring at him intently.

He took a deep breath. “Auntie, my situation is a bit special. I’ve adopted two children of a fallen comrade—they’re just one year old. I don’t want my future wife to feel wronged, so I’ve decided—” to break off the engagement.

He didn’t plan on getting married at all.

The moment Mother Fu heard he had two kids, her expression froze.

After all, she definitely didn’t want her daughter to become a stepmother. First there was Song Yan, and now this Qin guy—why couldn’t her daughter escape the fate of being a stepmom?

No way.

Her daughter was good-looking and a college student. Why couldn’t she find a first marriage with no kids involved?

Just then, her “unlucky” child spoke up loudly: “I don’t mind.”

Mother Fu’s face instantly darkened.

This kid—really needs a beating.

“Mom, since it was Dad’s dying wish, I have to fulfill it no matter what!” Fu Mingxue’s tone was uncommonly firm.

She had to be firm—her life was on the line!

And she had to get the marriage certificate within the next couple of days.

Wait—if she married him, wouldn’t he have to file a marriage report? Would there be enough time for that?

Mother Fu: ...?

Did her troublesome daughter even know what she was saying?

Fu Mingxue took her mother’s hand and asked seriously, “Mom, you’ll support me, right?”

Mother Fu: ...?

Not supportive at all.

If the guy didn’t have kids, this would actually be a good match.

But he had two kids, and they were only one year old. How was this supposed to work?

“Come with me for a minute.”

Not caring about anything else, she dragged her daughter into the house.

Once the door was shut, Mother Fu’s face was grim. “Why are you getting married? He has two kids! Aren’t you still in college? How are you supposed to keep studying? Are you planning to drop out?”

Fu Mingxue replied, “Mom, you’re overthinking it. What does me being in college have to do with him having kids? I’m sure he’ll handle it. Besides, I’m not married to him now, and he’s managing just fine with the kids, isn’t he?”

“Don’t worry, Mom! Besides, I have my own reasons. Just support me, okay?”

Mother Fu: ...?

“That’s settled, Mom. I’m going out to talk to him.”

Fu Mingxue didn’t care about her mother’s expression and quickly walked out.

She went straight up to Qin Wenhuo and asked directly:

“Qin Wenhuo, can we get the marriage certificate tomorrow? Since you came here, I’m sure your family sent you, and they must have told you to get the marriage paperwork ready, right?”

“I know you actually came to break off the engagement, but I won’t agree to it, because I have to fulfill my father’s last wish.”

“Here’s the deal: the marriage will last just one year. After a year, we’ll get divorced. During that time, I probably won’t be able to help with your two kids, since I have to go to college. I assume you’re already paying someone to look after them, so after we get married, I’ll cover half the cost.”

After all, since she was forcing him into this marriage, this was the least she could do.

After all, not only would she be saving her own life, but she’d also get a courtyard house out of it."