0p0 Chapter 446 He Yushui secretly develops a grudge
Chapter 446 He Yushui secretly develops a grudge
The afternoon sun shines obliquely on the iron-gray exterior walls of the steel mill, adding a touch of gentle color to the busy scene day after day.
As the melodious broadcast of the end of get off work sounded, the workers walked out of the workshop one after another, their faces filled with relaxation and anticipation after a day's work.
He Yushui packed up the things on the table and looked up at Yu Haitang, her good friend and sister-in-law, who was sitting opposite the window, packing her bag with her head down. There was a faint smile on her face, but a hint of expectation could not be detected in her eyes.
He Yushui stood up gently and walked slowly to Haitang's side, his eyes full of tenderness and care.
She leaned forward slightly, lowered her voice, as if she was afraid of disturbing the tranquility around her, and said softly: "Sister-in-law, is everything packed? We can go together."
Hearing this, Yu Haitang looked up at He Yushui, a hint of apology and hesitation flashing in her eyes. She shook her head slightly, forced a smile at the corner of her mouth, and said in a voice as thin as a mosquito:
"Yushui, you go first. I have something to take care of here, so you may have to wait a while."
He Yushui immediately noticed the subtlety in Yu Haitang's words. A hint of doubt flashed across her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by understanding and consideration.
She gently patted the back of Yu Haitang's hand to comfort her. At the same time, her eyes unconsciously fell on Yu Haitang's slightly bulging belly, her eyes full of concern:
"Sister-in-law, how can I feel at ease with you like this? Why don't I wait for you to leave together, so that the two of us can take care of each other."
Seeing this, Yu Haitang felt a warm current in her heart, and at the same time she felt a little guilty. She sighed softly, and finally couldn't resist He Yushui's gentle offensive, and whispered:
"Yushui, actually... I already told your brother at noon and asked him to come to the broadcasting room to find me after get off work. I didn't tell you because I was afraid you would worry."
As she spoke, a blush appeared on Yu Haitang's face. She lowered her head shyly, not daring to look directly into He Yushui's eyes that seemed to be able to see through people's hearts.
When He Yushui heard Yu Haitang's answer, the smile on her face gradually lost its warmth as if blown by a cold wind. Her eyes, which were originally full of care and tenderness, now flashed with an incredible light.
Her brows were slightly furrowed, forming a shallow "川" character, revealing her inner confusion and puzzlement.
She recalled the recent days when she had been by Yu Haitang's side almost every day to take care of her during her pregnancy.
Whether it was her silent care at work, walking side by side on the way home from get off work, or even patiently waiting for her brother He Yuzhu to appear at the gate of the steel mill, all of this stemmed from her deep friendship and sense of responsibility for this sister-in-law.
However, the concealment at this moment is like a sharp knife, silently cutting through this harmony and warmth.
He Yushui opened her mouth slightly, as if there were thousands of words in her throat that she wanted to express, but in the end they turned into a soft sigh.
She realized that her care and indulgence towards Haitang may have been taken for granted by her at certain times, and even deliberately concealed at certain critical moments. This feeling made her feel unprecedented loss and frustration.
"Well... okay, since my brother will pick you up in a while, I'll go back first."
He Yushui's voice was trembling, and every word seemed to be forced out of her throat. After she finished speaking, she didn't stay for another second, turned around and walked away, with a bit of panic and haste in her steps, as if she was avoiding some reality that she didn't want to face.
At the moment of turning around, He Yushui's eyes were complicated and difficult to read, with disappointment, confusion, and a hint of hurt that was barely noticeable. She left quickly, trying to cover up the turmoil in her heart with busyness, but the heavy mood followed her like a shadow, making it impossible for her to really let go.
As Yu Haitang had been looking down and not daring to look at He Yushui, she naturally did not notice the change in her expression. It was not until He Yushui's hurriedly departing figure disappeared from her sight that she slowly raised her head, a trace of doubt and uneasiness flashing in her eyes.
She thought back to her answer just now and couldn't help feeling guilty, but she didn't mean to hide it, and she was pregnant, so she thought Yu Shui wouldn't mind.