《Love So Sweet》 Chapter 1 ?Chapter 1: The Flower Girl The atmosphere in the grand ballroom was very lively. There were sshes of color all around and the champagne rose was used to decorate the hall. On this day, the three years old Zhang Li Xue was assigned as the flower girl for her auntie, Zhang Yu Ying. Initially, she was not interested when her mother told her that she was going to be the flower girl. However, once she saw the pink fluffy dress with little flowers scattered on the skirt and the small flower crown, Zhang Li Xue finally agreed to her auntie¡¯s request. Her job today was to look pretty and scatter the flower petals on the floor for a wedding. Hearing the adults praise that she looked just like a flower fairy, the little girl was very happy and she could not stop from walking over here and there as if to parade her pretty dress for everyone to see. Xu Yn, her maternal grandmother, smiled as she continued to watch over her granddaughter who ran around with her short leg. The little girl would stop when she saw a kid her age and watched them curiously for a long time. Seeing that the kids would turn to look at her with the same curious look, Zhang Li Xue then run over to her grandmother and hide. Because she seldom met a kid her age, Zhang Li Xue was very shy. She did not know how to make new friends. ..... This situation made Xu Yn worry about what will happen if this little girl started going to kindergarten next year as she was too timid with the kids her age. After peeking at those kids for a while, the group of people finally noticed her. A boy probably two years older than her bravely approached her. Even though the girl was hiding behind her grandmother, the boy continued to approach her. ¡°Hello. I am Mu Zhen Yu. What is your name?¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes widened, realizing that the boy was speaking to her. She peeked at him from her grandmother¡¯s skirt and looked up as if asking for her grandmother to help her with this situation. ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± Xu Yn repeated the question to her granddaughter. ¡°Baby, go ahead and say your name.¡± ¡°Zhang Li Xue,¡± the little girl replied with a voice that was loud enough for the boy to hear. The little boy stretched his hand towards her and smiled. He nced towards his group of friends who were watching them and spoke, ¡°Do you want to y together? We¡¯re going to y hide and seek. You can hide with me.¡± Zhang Li Xue did not answer. She turned to her grandmother as if asking for her opinion. Xu Ynughed upon noticing the girl¡¯s expression. It seemed that she was interested to y with this group of friends. ¡°If you want to go and y with them, go ahead,¡± she encouraged. ¡°I¡¯ll stay here and look at you, alright?¡± The little princess thought over the invitation and nodded. ¡°Alright.¡± She had seen the group of kids y together earlier and thought that it was fun to y together too. Zhang Li Xue ced her hand on the boy¡¯s palm and he had led her towards his group of friends. ¡°Everyone,¡± Mu Zhen Yu spoke as the other kids surrounded them. ¡°This is our new friend, Zhang Li Xue. She¡¯s going to y hide and seek with us.¡± Because he was the eldest in the group, he was automatically elected as the leader and the other kids would listen to his instruction. The others quickly agreed to their leader¡¯s words. They were going to y hide and seek and were deciding who should be the seeker. At this time, a boy who stood beside Mu Zhen Yu gave Zhang Li Xue a look over before he approached her. ¡°Why do you have a flower crown?¡± the boy narrowed his eyes. ¡°Mummy said that I¡¯m the flower girl today. I have to wear this flowery crown,¡± Zhang Li Xue answered. She touched the crown with her tiny hand to make sure that they were still on her head. The boy suddenly went over and pulled at her flower crown. ¡°Take it off. You look ugly.¡± Zhang Li Xue yelped in pain. Her scalp felt painful as the boy tugged at the crown flower which was attached to her hair and her eyes started to sting. ¡°Xiao Bai, are you crazy?¡± Mu Zhen Yu shouted at his friend. He was the closest and had seen what was going on between the two. Annoyed at how the boy had suddenly treated her rudely, Zhang Li Xue lifted her short leg and kicked him on his knee before she fled. The boy groaned in pain as he touched his knee. Themotion was too loud. Hearing the sounds of a child crying, the adults turned around to look at what was happening. Zhang Li Xue disappeared through the crowd and her grandmother had to run after her anxiously. Once Zhang Li Xue found the person she was looking for, the tears that she had been holding streamed down her face. ¡°Daddy!¡± With that, she then wrapped her small arms around her father¡¯s calf. ¡°Li Xue, what¡¯s wrong?¡± The little girl¡¯s father, Zhang Yu Han bent down to pick up his daughter. His eyes darkened upon seeing her messy hair and the tears on her face. ¡°Why are you crying? Who bullied you?¡± Zhang Li Xue did not answer and instead buried her face in her father¡¯s shoulder as she cried silently. Her soft sniffle made his heart tighten. Suddenly, the atmosphere around him turned colder. The group of men who were having a conversation with Zhang Yu Han earlier froze upon seeing the change in his expression. Their gaze fell on the little princess in his arms and finally understood something. Xu Yn appeared on his side just in time and exined what happened. Once Zhang Yu Han found out what happened to his baby, he immediately patted her on her hair and tried to coax her. ¡°Mom, it¡¯s alright,¡± Zhang Yu Han looked at her mother-inw who was watching him with a guilty expression. ¡°It was probably just a fight between kids. I will look after Li Xue and coax her,¡± Zhang Yu Han continued. Xu Yn heaved a sigh. She was worried about her granddaughter after watching the scene. Although she wanted to scold the boy, Xu Yn was worried that her granddaughter would run off somewhere. Fortunately, she had gone to her father¡¯s side. Once his mother-inw had disappeared in the crowd, Zhang Yu Han beckoned towards one of the hotel staff and gave his instruction. Someone had bullied his daughter on his turf. No matter what, he could not let this boy go. At least, he will need to warn the boy¡¯s parents to teach their kids properly. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s tears had stopped but she continued to cling onto her father¡¯s neck and refused to let go. Meanwhile, in the corner of the room, Mu Zhen Yu was watching her from a distance. Once the little princess noticed his presence, she quickly turned her head on the other side and tightened her grip around her father¡¯s neck. Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Apologize Zhang Li Xue¡¯s mother, Li Qin Yao was surprised when she heard about the incident. She assured her mother that everything would be alright and went to look for the father and daughter. As she was looking for her husband and daughter, someone informed her that her husband went over to confront the little boy who had bullied their daughter. A sense of panic engulfed her and she could not help but worry about what might happen. A hotel staff who had recognized her as the President¡¯s wife immediately pointed the way. Entering the room, Li Qin Yao saw her husband standing at the center of the room while carrying their daughter in his arms. In front of him were a group of four kids and their parents. The situation was too noisy as the kids were busy exining to their parents what was going on. ¡°It was Xiao Bai¡¯s fault,¡± One of the boys said. He pointed his chubby finger to his friend who was standing by his mother¡¯s side. ¡°He started to pull the flower crown off Xiao Li Xue¡¯s hair and then, Xiao Li Xue started to cry.¡± ..... Zhang Yu Han¡¯s face turned a shade darker upon hearing how his daughter was bullied. However, this little boy... What Xiao Li Xue? Who permitted him to call his daughter like that? When did he get close to his daughter? ¡°Mom, it wasn¡¯t me,¡± the boy, called Xiao Bai, looked at his mother and pulled out an innocent look. Bai Qi¡¯s mother, Jiang Yu Qing, crouched down to his son. ¡°Bai Qi, you tell mom what happened?¡± He looked at the girl in the flowery dress who was in her father¡¯s embrace and scowled. ¡°She kicked me!¡± Hearing the boy¡¯s usation, Li Qin Yao walked into the room. ¡°What happened?¡± ¡°Mommy,¡± Zhang Li Xue cooed. ¡°En. Mommy¡¯s here.¡± Although her daughter had called her, the little girl did not move to shift from her father¡¯s arm. Zhang Li Xue might always stick to her mother all the time, but she would always seek her father for protection. Of course, as it was a rare asion that his daughter wanted to stick close to him, Zhang Yu Han hugged his daughter tightly. ¡°You hear that? It was your daughter who kicked at my son,¡± Jiang Yu Qing spoke. The other parents who were at the scene started to look at Bai Qi¡¯s mother in amazement. This woman! Didn¡¯t she know who was she talking to right now? They were lucky to be invited to the Zhang family¡¯s young miss¡¯ wedding. Was she trying to get everyone kicked out? Zhang Yu Han pulled out his phone and showed the parents the recording that he got from the security room. Because the spot where the kids were ying was away from adults, the surveince camera caught everything perfectly. Bai Qi¡¯s mother started to panic upon watching the video. Meanwhile, the other parents were secretly relieved that their child took no part in this incident. ¡°This mister here,¡± Jiang Yu Qing spoke with a slightly trembling voice. ¡°This is just kids ying around. My son was joking around when he pulled at your daughter¡¯s hair. Isn¡¯t it normal for boys to do that? Why do you go as far as taking out a video?¡± Her hand wrapped around her son protectively. ¡°My son pulled at your daughter¡¯s hair but youe to look for a little boy to settle the score? My son is only five years old. As an adult, aren¡¯t you ashamed?¡± ¡°It was your son who bullied our daughter first.¡± Li Qin Yao spoke before her husband could say a word. Anyway, it would not look too good for her husband to quarrel with a woman and therefore, she decided to step in. ¡°Your son is clearly at fault here. But not only he did not apologize to our daughter, but you also want to let this matter pass by saying that it¡¯s normal for a boy to do that?¡± Suddenly, Li Qin Yao was furious. ¡°No. This is not normal. We shouldn¡¯t be teaching kids that this kind of behavior is normal!¡± Jiang Yu Qing had wanted to retaliate, but one of the mothers had whispered to her about the identity of the fierce parents in front of them. Suddenly, she froze in fear. They were attending a wedding and her son had unexpectedly offended the host¡¯s precious great-granddaughter. Because Jiang Yu Qing often stayed at home, she was unaware of the identity of the woman in front of her. If her husband or her inws¡¯ family heard about this incident, she would surely be scolded as she did not handle the situation well. Her expression changed as she looked at President Zhang and his wife. Her mouth opened and close a few times. Though she wanted to say something, she was unable to utter anything. In the end, she turned to her son and scowled. ¡°Bai Qi, quickly apologize!¡± It was the kids who had argued. Since it was her son who had started the fight, she could only ask him to apologize. The boy¡¯s stared at his mother with a dissatisfied look on his face. ¡°Why should I apologize. Mom,¡± he paused and pointed towards the little girl. ¡°She kicked me! Why didn¡¯t she apologize to me?¡± So what if he had pulled the girl¡¯s hair? She had retaliated and kicked him, alright? The little girl was unexpectedly very powerful. Bai Qi cried after he received a kick on his knee. Noticing that his friends were looking at him, the boy could only suck up and suppressed his tears. He was a big boy and he should not cry in front of other kids. Otherwise, he would be teased about it. Jiang Yu Qing clenched her teeth and spoke. ¡°If you don¡¯t apologize, I will tell your father and you see how he¡¯s going to deal with you.¡± She looked at the girl again and thought that the little girl looked very soft and weak. Jiang Yu Qing did not believe that the little girl would be that powerful and kicked her son with her short legs. This boy had dared to bully the Zhang family¡¯s pampered princess. Was he trying to cause trouble for their family? Bai Qi¡¯s face changed instantly. Just imagining his father¡¯s strict look makes him shiver. He was most afraid of his father. Bai Qi could only suppress his tears and looked at the girl in aggrieved. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I won¡¯t do it again.¡± Zhang Li Xue bit at her lower lips and continued to hide behind her mother. She was afraid that the boy was going to pull her hair again. ¡°Alright, since your son had already apologized, we will not pursue this matter anymore,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°Thank you, Mrs. Zhang.¡± Jiang Yu Qing lowered her gaze, not daring to meet the woman¡¯s eyes. After saying a few more words, Jiang Yu Qing dragged out his son as the Zhang couple was satisfied with her son¡¯s apologies. Seeing that those little kids were no longer in the same room as hers, Zhang Li Xue finally turned to her mother. She extended her little arms and mouthed, ¡°Mommy, hug!¡± Li Qin Yao took her daughter in her arms and put the little girl on herp. ¡°Where is it painful?¡± ¡°Here,¡± Zhang Li Xue pointed at her head. ¡°Mommy, my hair is messy.¡± ¡°You¡¯ll be alright. I¡¯ll help you to tidy up your hair, alright?¡± Li Qin Yao patted her daughter¡¯s head softly and kissed the top of her head to ease her pain. Soon, Zhang Li Xue buried her face in her mother¡¯s embrace coquettishly as her motherforted her. ¡°Mommy.¡± Zhang Li Xue waved her hand, motioning her mom to inch closer. ¡°Come over. I¡¯ll tell you something.¡± Li Qin Yao leaned closer as her daughter cupped her small hands around her ears. ¡°Mommy, just now, I kicked the boy on his knee,¡± Zhang Li Xue whispered. ¡°He pulled my hair. So I kicked him.¡± The corner of her lips twitched. This little gangster... Li Qin Yao seemed to remember that the boy had said something about her daughter kicking him. She had not thought that her daughter would really kick someone else. ¡°Did you apologize to him?¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. Zhang Li Xue shook her head. ¡°When you meet that little brother again, you have to apologize to him, you know? He pulled your hair and apologized. Since you have also made a mistake, you have to apologize as well. Understand?¡± ¡°Mommy, I know.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded obediently. At this time, a knock came on the door, and soon, Mu Zhen Yu entered followed by his parents. ¡°Daddy!¡± Zhang Li Xue started to panic upon seeing the boy¡¯s appearance. She was still a bit traumatized after what had happened. Zhang Li Xue was the first granddaughter on both sides of the family. Perhaps because of that, she was pampered and had never faced something like this. It was the first time that she tried to befriend someone her age but she was bullied instead. Since Mu Zhen Yu was the one who had invited her to y, Zhang Li Xue was worried that he might befriend the boy who had bullied her. ¡°Hello, Xiao Li Xue¡¯s dad,¡± Mu Zhen Yu greeted politely. ¡°I came to apologize to Xiao Li Xue.¡± After the girl left with her parents, Mu Zhen Yu tried to look for her everywhere. Without waiting for the man¡¯s approval, Mu Zhen Yu walked over to the little princess who was in her mother¡¯s embrace. ¡°Xiao Li Xue, I¡¯m sorry,¡± the boy spoke. ¡°I shouldn¡¯t have let Xiao Bai bully you just now. I didn¡¯t get to stop him in time. I¡¯m sorry.¡± Hearing the boy¡¯s apology, Zhang Li Xue looked up and stared back at the elder boy. Mu Zhen Yu approached her and stretched his hand to pass the small flower in his hand. ¡°I don¡¯t think you¡¯re ugly.¡± His face turned a shade of pink. ¡°Xiao Li Xue you¡¯re very pretty with flowers on your hair.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at the flower and slowly reached her hand to ept it. The boy¡¯s lips curled into a smile. ¡°Later, let¡¯s y together again, alright. I won¡¯t let anyone bully Xiao Li Xue again.¡± Once he finished what he wanted to say, the boy turned around and ran over to his parents. The door of the room closed again and Li Qin Yao stared at her husband with a smile on her face. ¡°Hubby, someone is hitting on your daughter.¡± Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Learn How to Make Friends Fortunately, there was no additional unwanted situation. The bride and groom arrived on time, and Zhang Li Xue finally put on the flower crown back on her head and continued her duty as her aunt¡¯s flower girl. The guests could not stopughing as the flower girl grabbed the flower petals in the basket and dumped them on the ground, instead of scattering them. Once she arrived at the end of the aisle, Zhang Li Xue ran towards her mother and buried herself in her mother¡¯s embrace. Hearing thepliments from her mother and grandmothers, the little girl lifted her head with a proud smile on her face. Zhang Li Xue stared at her aunt with her eyes wide as her aunt walked down the aisle. She tugged at her mother¡¯s cloth and whispered, ¡°Mommy, Auntie looks like a princess.¡± ¡°En.¡± Li Qin Yao nodded. ¡°Isn¡¯t she pretty?¡± The little girl nodded before she continued to watch the process. The groom, Wei Jun Hao had a big smile on his face throughout the ceremony. The moment his bride stood right in front of him, he was unable to look away. ..... The bride and groom exchanged their vows, rings, and sealed their reunion with a kiss. The crowd started to cheer and pped. The bride had a shy smile on her face as her newly wedded husband led her out. Once the ceremony is over, Zhang Yu Han had stayed around his daughter and had refused to let her off his sight as he was worried that someone might bully her again. The most important thing was that he would not allow any random boy to approach his baby. When he saw the video from the surveince camera earlier, Zhang Yu Han happened to see how this boy was holding his daughter¡¯s hand. Then, he had appeared again and was brave enough to give his daughter some flower right in front of him! From the corner of his eyes, Zhang Yu Han could see the boy called Mu Zhen Yu wanting to get close to his daughter again. His expression turned darker. ¡°He¡¯s only trying to befriend Li Xue. What are you afraid of?¡± Li Qin Yao said when she noticed that her husband was trying to scare the boy away. ¡°Li Xue is only three and a half,¡± Zhang Yu Han said. ¡°How old is that boy? He¡¯s older than Li Xue, right? What if he brings Li Xue over to meet his friends again and they bullied her?¡± ¡°Mister Zhang, Li Xue will start to go to kindergarten. She will need to learn how to make friends. Or would you rather have our daughter ying by herself?¡± Li Qin Yao smiled. ¡°It¡¯s not like the boy was going to kidnap your daughter and marry her. They are only kids!¡± Zhang Yu Han pursed his lips into a thin line. He knew that his wife was right, but he could not ignore this unhappy feeling when he looked at the boy. Holding hands and giving flowers... what if this boy turned out to be a yboyter on and hurt his daughter? Li Qin Yao shook her head and stood up from her seat. ¡°Where are you going?¡± Zhang Yu Han asked. ¡°I¡¯m going to teach Li Xue to make friends. Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll look after her,¡± Li Qin Yao said. Then, she turned to her daughter and stretched a hand. ¡°Li Xue,e on. Let¡¯s get some cakes, alright?¡± ¡°Cakes!¡± The little girl jumped before she held on to her mother¡¯s hand. The two of them walked around and banquet hall before Li Qin Yao took a te of cake for her daughter. Noticing that her mother-inw was chatting with a familiar woman, Li Qin Yao walked over to her and smiled. ¡°Qin Yao,¡± Liu Hui Lan pulled her daughter to her side and introduced her to the woman who was called Mrs. Mu. Li Qin Yao nodded at Mrs. Mu and the two of them exchanged a few words. It turned out that this Mrs. Mu was the mother of that boy, Mu Zhen Yu who often tried to find a chance to get close to her daughter. Soon, Li Qin Yao caught the boy from earlier today approaching his mother. ¡°Xiao Li Xue!¡± Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s eyes brightened upon seeing the girl he had been looking for. Just now, he had gone away for a while to grab some candies from his grandfather. When he came back to give those candies to the little fairy, the girl was no longer around, and instead, her father had stared at him until he ran away. Fortunately, he was able to meet the little flower fairy again. Zhang Li Xue tightened her grip on her mother¡¯s hand and looked up with her big round eyes. ¡°Mommy.¡± Li Qin Yao crouched down beside her daughter and patted her back. ¡°It¡¯s alright, I¡¯m here.¡± Seeing that the scary uncle was not around, Mu Zhen Yu braved himself to step forward. He fished into his pocket and took out two pieces of candy. Then, he stretched up his hand. ¡°Would you like some candies?¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at the candies in the boy¡¯s hand and turned around to hug her mother¡¯s neck. Then, she shyly looked at the boy and said, ¡°No. Mommy said not to take candies from strangers.¡± Hearing her answer, Li Qin Yao did not know whether tough or cry. The boy was giving her a peace offering, but Zhang Li Xue did not dare to take it because she still remembered her mother¡¯s warning. Happy that her little girl could still remember her warning, Li Qin Yao gave a peck on her daughter¡¯s cheek. Meanwhile, Mu Zhen Yu lowered his head in disappointment. But soon, he raised his head again and spoke hesitantly. ¡°Do you want to y together? I won¡¯t call the others.¡± He then took out the miniature toy car he had kept in his pocket and showed it to the little girl. ¡°We¡¯ll stay here and y.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her mother as if asking for her opinion. ¡°Well, go ahead if you want to y. Mommy will stay here and keep my eyes on you, alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at the boy and her mother alternately. Then, slowly, she released her around her mother¡¯s neck and looked at the boy. ¡°Alright. Just stay here with my mommy, alright?¡± The boy had a wide smile on his face. ¡°Xiao Li Xue, from now on, you can call me Brother Yu, alright? Since you agreed to y with me, then I am no longer a stranger. Here,¡± He paused to put the candies in Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hand and said. ¡°Now you can have the candies.¡± Looking at the kids¡¯ exchange, Li Qin Yao was d that her husband was not around. Or else, she did not know what will happen to this little boy. Chapter 4 Chapter 4: What Did You Do? Because of the children¡¯s fight earlier, Jiang Yu Qi decided to leave the ceremony earlier with her husband. On their way home, the Bai couple continued to scold their son for misbehaving. The wedding was their chance to socialize and make connections. As the Bai family was eyeing to expand their business, they needed to make some new connections. Who would have thought that their son would mess up with Zhang¡¯s treasured little girl? They were too embarrassed to stay around for too long. Bai Qi was still aggrieved over what had happened. He was kicked by that little girl andter, his friends no longer wanted to y with him. Initially, his mother was still taking his side, but she changed her mind and asked him to apologize to that little girl. His mother had pinched him hard on his thigh. It was too painful but he did not dare to cry for fear of getting scolded. ..... Later, his parents told him that they were going home and he was scolded the moment they got into the car. With the piling-up emotion, Bai Qi started to cry. However, his voice was piercing. His dad was annoyed and in the end, Bai Qi was scolded by his father for crying. The situation in the car was a big mess until they reached the house. As soon as they alighted from the car, Bai Qi¡¯s father, Bai Wu Xin, pulled at his son¡¯s arms, dragging him into the house. The situation was too noisy that it had alerted Old Master Bai and his wife. Hearing her grandson¡¯s crying voice, Old Madam Bai picked up her pace. However, the moment she arrived in the living room, Old Madam Bai was surprised to see that her son was hitting the little boy on his legs. ¡°Wu Xin!¡± Old Madam Bai called anxiously. ¡°What are you doing, scolding your son like that? Bai Wu Xin heaved a long sigh when he saw his mothere out. ¡°Mom....¡± ¡°Even if Xiao Qi had made a mistake, you shouldn¡¯t scold him like that,¡± Old Madam Bai spoke. ¡°How old is your son? Do you have to hit him? Xiao Qi,e over to me.¡± At this time, Old Master Bai, Bai Yu came over to look at the situation. ¡°What happened?¡± His deep voice reverberated in the room. He nced at his grandson and shifted his gaze to his son and his daughter-inw. ¡°Dad.¡± Bai Wu Xin quickly suppressed his anger towards his son. ¡°Aren¡¯t you guys supposed to be at the Zhang family¡¯s wedding? Why are you back so quick?¡± Initially, Bai Yu wanted to attend the wedding as well. However, because of his old age and health, he decided to send his son and daughter-inw instead as the representative. His rtionship with Old Zhang Jing was quite good. Without a reason, it would be rude for his son to leave the venue before it ended. Thinking of this, Bai Yu¡¯s expression turned uglier. ¡°Dad, something happened at the wedding and we have no choice but to leave earlier,¡± Bai Wu Xin said. He nced at his son who was still crying aggrievedly and continued, ¡°Xiao Qi made trouble with the Zhang family¡¯s girl.¡± ¡°What sort of trouble?¡± ¡°Dad, he pulled the little girl¡¯s hair and made her cry,¡± Bai Wu Xin said. Hearing what their grandson had done, both Bai Yu and his wife exchanged a nce. Old Madam Bai looked at her grandson and wiped the tears streaming down his face with her fingers. ¡°Xiao Qi, did you do it?¡± Bai Qi did not answer and instead, his crying turned louder. Seeing the look on her grandson¡¯s face, Old Madam Bai knew that this allegation was the truth. After all, she had raised the little boy and knew his temperament well. ¡°Alright, stop crying,¡± Old Madam Bai continued to coax her grandson with a soft voice. ¡°You don¡¯t know how embarrassing it was for us,¡± Bai Wu Xin spoke. ¡°There were many children and parents as well who saw what Xiao Qi had done.¡± Thinking of how the people had looked at him made his anger rise again. He nced at his son and narrowed his eyes in anger. ¡°Alright. This thing has already happened. Even if Xiao Qi had done something wrong, scolding and hitting him like this is not the way to educate him.¡± Old Madam Bai spoke. She waved her hand and continued, ¡°Wu Xin, Yu Qing, you two go back to your room and rest first. I¡¯ll talk to Xiao Qi.¡± The couple looked at each other. In the end, they went back to their room, leaving their son with their parents. Once the couple had left, Old Madam Bai instructed the Auntie to bring a towel and some water for her grandson. She wiped her grandson¡¯s face and let him drink some water. Bai Qi finally stopped crying. Knowing that he had made a mistake, he continued to look at his grandmother in hesitant. His grandmother was treating him nicely even though he was being naughty. Bai Qi could not help but feel guilty. Seeing that her grandson had calmed down, Old Madam Bai patted him on the hand and smiled. ¡°Xiao Qi, did you know what you have done today?¡± The little boy bit his lower lips and nodded. ¡°I did something wrong.¡± ¡°What did you do?¡± ¡°I made my parents angry.¡± ¡°Why were they angry at you?¡± ¡°Because I pulled the girl¡¯s hair.¡± Old Madam Bai heaved a long sigh. Seeing that her grandson was about to cry again, she quickly patted at his shoulder, coaxing him. ¡°Alright. Grandma was not going to scold you. You made a mistake and had admitted it.¡± Tears continued to pool under his eyes and he quickly wiped them away. ¡°Did you apologize to that girl?¡± ¡°I did.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Good.¡± Old Madam Bai smiled again. ¡°Then, tell your grandma, why did you do it? This should be the first time you have seen that girl, right? Why would you pull her hair?¡± Bai Qi hesitated. However, seeing his grandmother¡¯s gentle face, he then spoke, ¡°Because I wanted to y with her but she was following others.¡± Old Madam Bai was startled upon hearing the answer. A thought came to her mind and she then spoke again, ¡°Is the little girl pretty?¡± Bai Qi lowered his head shyly. He thought about the little girl with the flowery crown and nodded. Old Madam Bai did not know whether she wanted tough or cry at this situation. Her grandson was attracted to the little girl and had done some naughty things just to get her attention. ¡°Xiao Qi, this isn¡¯t the right thing to do. If you like the girl, you shouldn¡¯t treat her harshly. You have to be gentle and kind. Only this way will she want to y with you, do you understand?¡± The little boy continued to listen to her grandmother¡¯s words. He thought of Mu Zhen Yu who was always gentle towards the little girl and understood something. ¡°Grandma, I understand. Next time when I see her, I will be gentler.¡± Chapter 5 Chapter 5: First Day at School After seeing how his daughter was bullied, Zhang Yu Han decided to teach his daughter some moves that she can use to protect herself. However, Zhang Li Xue would often hide away when her father wanted to teach. The little girl would prefer to y basketball rather than practice martial arts. Zhang Yu Han watched as his daughter crouched down behind the curtains to hide from him. Other than basketball and eating delicious food, the little girl seemed as if she was not interested in anything else. Perhaps, it was also because he had pampered this little girl too much. His wife was not wrong when she had called Zhang Li Xue, the little ancestor. ¡°Maybe you don¡¯t need to force her to do things,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°She¡¯s still young after all.¡± ¡°I¡¯m worried that she would be bullied once she entered kindergarten,¡± Zhang Yu Han said. ¡°Once she entered the building, she would be on her own. I can¡¯t stay around to protect her all the time.¡± His eyes narrowed as he tried to think of what he should do to convince his daughter. ¡°I¡¯m going to try one more time.¡± ..... Li Qin Yaoughed. She stood on tiptoed and pecked on her husband¡¯s cheek. ¡°Alright. Good luck. Just remember, if she didn¡¯t want to do it, you don¡¯t have to force her too much. She can always learn when she grows up a little bit.¡± After receiving his wife¡¯s encouragement, Zhang Yu Han went to look for his daughter again. He pushed the curtain and looked at the little girl. ¡°Daddy, I don¡¯t want to learn to punch. It¡¯s not that fun.¡± Zhang Li Xue pouted. Her bright eyes were staring straight at her father. Her appearance was really adorable. It was hard for one to say no to her. Zhang Yu Han could only look away before he would fall into her trap. ¡°Alright, I¡¯m not going to teach you punching again. How about I teach you to y basketball?¡± The little girl¡¯s eyes lit up. She stood up and came out quickly from her hiding space. ¡°Really?¡± Zhang Yu Han nodded. ¡°Un.¡± ¡°Daddy, don¡¯t lie to me.¡± ¡°When did I ever trick you?¡± Zhang Li Xue narrowed her eyes. She had lost count of how many times her father had tricked her. Each time that she wanted to sleep with her mother, her father would often trick her to sleep in her room. Moreover, he had also tricked her and her great-grandfather to eat vegetables a few times. Her father¡¯s words are really not credible. The little girl did not want to believe her father¡¯s words, but once she saw him holding the orange ball, Zhang Li Xue quickly followed after her father. Li Qin Yao stood at the corner to watch the father and daughter. Just now, someone had said that he was not willing to give up. She was really curious to see how her husband was going to teach their little girl. After a while, she finally understood what her husband was trying to do. It turned out that he was trying to incorporate some basketball defensive moves into his teaching. The corner of her lips twitched. What is this? Kung Fu Dunk? But their little girl was tricked to learn some basic moves like this. It doesn¡¯t seem like a bad idea after all. ... On the day that Zhang Li Xue entered the kindergarten, everyone in the family could not help but worry. Her father was worried that the little girl would be bullied by another kid. Her mother was worried that her daughter would be the person who would bully other kids. Meanwhile, her grandparents were mostly worried that the little girl would have a hard time adjusting to school. What if she started to cry the moment her parents dropped her to school? Zhang Li Xue was unaware of what everyone was thinking. On the first day of school, the little girl put on her school bag with a big smile on her face. She seemed to be very excited to go to school and meet new friends. Previously, her mother had told her that she could meet a lot of friends. To make her excited about going to school, her mother had said that she could find friends to y basketball together. Therefore, in Zhang Li Xue¡¯s mind, she was thinking of meeting new friends and recruiting a few people to enter her team. She had always watched her father y basketball with his friends. Naturally, Zhang Li Xue wanted to have a team of her own. Of course, none of the adults knew what was going on in her mind. ¡°Mommy, Daddy, I¡¯m going.¡± Zhang Li Xue turned to look at her parents who were standing outside the gate. ¡°Un. I know. Go ahead. After school ended, we wille over to pick you up, alright?¡± Li Qin Yao reminded her again. The little girl turned around and stopped. Then, she turned around again, making her parents worry that she was about to change her mind. ¡°Mommy, Daddy, don¡¯t follow me, alright?¡± Hearing her words made Li Qin Yao not know whether she wanted tough or cry. Knowing her daughter, Li Qin Yao started to wonder what kind of mischief was the girl up to. ¡°Mommy and Daddy are not allowed toe with you,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°Li Xue, once you stepped into the building, you would be on your own.¡± The little girl¡¯s eyes lit up brightly. ¡°I know.¡± After listening to her mother¡¯s reminder, Zhang Li Xue finally followed the kindergarten teacher into the building. Her eyes widened when she saw that there were a lot of kids around her age gathering around therge space. Her gaze quickly found a few taller kids who she thought might be interested to be recruited into her team. ¡°Xiao Li Xue!¡± A voice came up from behind her. Zhang Li Xue turned around and found a familiar face behind her. ¡°Brother Yu.¡± Zhang Li Xue called with her sweet, milky voice. Once in a while, her mother would get together with the boy¡¯s mother. Because Mu Zhen Yu had looked after her during the wedding thest time, her mother would bring her along and Mu Zhen Yu had be her ydate. ¡°Today is your first day at school, right?¡± Mu Zhen Yu asked as he reached to her side. ¡°Un.¡± The little girl nodded. ¡°Just follow me around. Later, if there¡¯s something you needed help with, you can always look after me. I¡¯ll take care of you.¡± Mu Zhen Yu heaved a sigh as he looked at the little girl. Unfortunately, he was a little older than her. Otherwise, they could be in the same ss. Chapter 6 Chapter 6: Her First Friend While Zhang Li Xue was following Mu Zhen Yu around and was introduced to a few of his friends, Little Bai Qi stood at the corner to watch them. His eyes were unblinking as he stared at the little girl. It was the same little fairy that he had met at the wedding. It turned out that this little fairy was going to the same kindergarten as him! This time, she was not wearing a fluffy dress or that flowery crown. But, Bai Qi thought that she still looked like a little fairy. Her face was chubby and cute. Her hair was styled into twin tails. Each time that she move, her hair would bounce along with her. He hadn¡¯t seen her for a long time. It seemed that her hair had gotten longer as well. Suddenly, Bai Qi could feel the excitement. Initially, he was not looking forward to going to kindergarten that much. However, knowing that he will be able to see her again from then on. ..... Bai Qi stepped forward, wanting to talk to her. But his steps halted upon seeing the people around her. An ufortable feeling arose in his heart. What should he do to make her look at him? His hands pulled at the straps of his bag. He wanted to go over to her side and make her turn around to look at him. But... he still remembered his grandmother¡¯s words thest time. He should not be rough towards a little girl or any of his friends. Otherwise, no one would want to y with him anymore. Since the little fairy is a girl, he should be kinder to her. Bai Qi suddenly recalled the first time that he had seen her during the wedding. Initially, he was the one who had noticed the little fairy, walking around the crowd and exploring the hall on her own. Later, it was Mu Zhen Yu who had approached her and invited her to y along. Bai Qi still remembered that Mu Zhen Yu had introduced her as Xiao Li Xue. The little girl continued to hold hands with Mu Zhen Yu and her attention was mostly on him. She only gave him a quick nce before she looked away. Therefore, when the others were discussing what they should be ying, Bai Qi had tugged at her hair, wanting her to look at him. He did not expect that he would exert too much strength and ruined the flowery crown on her hair. Moreover, he had made the little fairy cry. As the memory came back, Bai Qi began to worry that this little fairy would hold a grudge and would not want to y with him. Then, what should he do? He really wanted to go over and talk to her... As he was still making up his mind about whether he should go ahead and talk to her, the kindergarten teacher had urged everyone to go to their sses. Bai Qi watched as the little fairy followed the teacher to enter her ss. A heavy sigh escaped him. It seemed that he will only have his chance to look at her again during a break. ... Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue was disappointed when she had to enter the ssroom. She haven¡¯t looked around the school that much and she still did not know where was the basketball court. The little girl had thought that she would be able to recruit her teammates quickly. However, the teachers told her that she will have to enter the ss first and learn. If she wanted to y basketball, she will have to wait until it was time to y. Her mother did not mention this to her. Zhang Li Xue made a mental note to have a serious talk with her mother once they reached home. Noticing that someone was looking at her, Zhang Li Xue turned to her side and saw that a little girl around her age was staring at her with her bright eyes. Zhang Li Xue tilted her head to one side, wondering why was this person looking at her. ¡°Hello,¡± The little girl spoke. Her voice sounded sweet and milky. She stretched out her chubby hands and smiled. ¡°My name is Fang Su Jin.¡± ¡°Hello,¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded politely. ¡°I¡¯m Zhang Li Xue.¡± ¡°Li Xue? Can I call you Li Xue?¡± ¡°You can.¡± Little Fang Su Jinughed happily. ¡°Then, Li Xue, you can call me Su Jin. From today on, we will be tablemates.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes brightened up excitedly. ¡°Let¡¯s get along and be friends, alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue quickly agreed. She looked at her new friends and thought that Su Jin was very adorable. Her hair was long and her eyes were bright and clear. When she smiled, she would sh her tiny white teeth. Just like this, Fang Su Jin had be her first friend in the kindergarten. Looking around, Zhang Li Xue thought that many of her new ssmates were very good-looking. Unfortunately, many of them were too short. It seemed that she could not find her teammates among her ssmates. Her thought went back towards Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s friends that she was introduced to earlier. Many of them were taller than her. ¡°Little Li Xue, let¡¯s y together after this alright?¡± Fang Su Jin leaned closer and whispered. Once in a while, she would peek at the teacher who was talking at the front. Hearing her words, Little Li Xue grew excited. ¡°y? What do you want to y?¡± Zhang Li Xue was about to give her suggestion when the girl had spoken, ¡°The other girls said they wanted to y dolls after this. Li Xue, let¡¯s y together, alright?¡± Dolls? Not basketball? ¡°Why don¡¯t we y outside?¡± ¡°The yground? You wanted to y in the yground?¡± Fang Su Jin hesitated. ¡°But it¡¯s too hot outside. Li Xue, are you not afraid of the heat?¡± ¡°The heat?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Little Su Jin nodded. ¡°My mom said, if you stay too long under the sun, your skin would get darker. You have to wear sunblock and wait until it was not too hot before you go outside. Otherwise, your skin would hurt very much.¡± Zhang Li Xue was surprised to hear her words. She lowered her gaze and stared at her arms for a long time. It seemed that she will have to ask her mother to apply some sunscreen the next time she came to school. Chapter 7 Chapter 7: Candies As it was only the first day at the kindergarten, the atmosphere was pretty rxing. The kids spent most of their time getting to know their ssmates and their teacher was very nice and fun. After spending her time with people her age, Zhang Li Xue gradually forgot about her intention to look for her teammates. Initially, she was still very shy to get to mingle with her new friends, but after a while, she get along with everyone well. Although some of the kids were still crybabies, once the ssroom teacher introduced a game, everyone was ying along together. Before the ss ended, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s small backpack was filled with a lot of candies that her new friends had given her. Now that the school session ended, Zhang Li Xue packed up her bag and followed everyone out. She wanted to look for her mother and tell her everything that happened in the school earlier. ..... As she walked out of the ss, there was a big smile on her face and she was humming a song that the teacher had taught her earlier. Because she was too busy standing on tiptoe and stretching her head to look for her mother, Zhang Li Xue was not looking in front properly. The result was that she ran into some kids and her head knocked on the other person¡¯s backpack. Fortunately, the impact was not too hard. She stumbled a few steps backward before she finally stabilized herself. Zhang Li Xue patted her chest finding that she did not fall from this collision. She looked up and saw that a pair of wide eyes were staring back at her. Thinking that perhaps her head was too strong and she had hurt the other party, Zhang Li Xue quickly apologized. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I was looking for my mommy and did not look properly.¡± Her voice was soft and sweet. ¡°Are you alright?¡± Bai Qi was walking with his head down, feeling slightly dejected that he was unable to meet the little fairy again. However, he did not expect that he would run into her again. Moreover... this little fairy was speaking to him. Bai Qi panicked and for a moment, he did not know what he should do. His mouth opened and shut as if he had something to say. The person in front of him was too pretty that he was lost in words. Seeing that the girl was staring at him, Bai Qi was scared that she would recognize him as the person who had pulled her hair not too long ago. That incident was something that he did not want the little girl to remember. ¡°Are you hurt?¡± Bai Qi was surprised by her question. But since he was still unable to find his voice, Bai Qi could only shake his head to respond. ¡°It¡¯s good if you¡¯re not hurt.¡± Zhang Li Xue said. During ss, they were ying games and running around. Two of her ssmates ended up colliding with each other and cried loudly. Then, a few others began to cry as well. The ss was too chaotic and the teacher had to coax them one by one. Seeing that the person in front of her did not cry, Zhang Li Xue was finally at ease. She was about to leave when a thought suddenly came to her mind. Little Li Xue pulled her backpack and rummaged through it. Her eyes lit up once she found what she was looking for. She stepped closer to the boy and held his hand. Bai Qi inhaled a deep breath when he felt her warm hands covering his. However, the sensation did notst for a long time as the girl pulled away very quickly. ¡°I give this to you as my apology, alright?¡± He lowered his head and saw a piece of candy in his palm. His eyes widened, realizing that this was a gift from his little fairy. ¡°I have to go look for my mommy first. Don¡¯t cry, alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at the boy and narrowed her eyes. She could not help but feel that there was a sense of familiarity. However, she could not remember where did she had seen him before. Zhang Li Xue stopped pondering over this matter. Turning around, she then headed to the gate to look for her mother. Bai Qi watched as the girl disappeared into the crowd with a dazed look on his face. The girl¡¯s appearance and disappearance were too sudden and quick, just like a storm. It made him wonder if he was imagining things. However, once he saw the piece of candy in his palm, Bai Qi was finally convinced that everything was real. Just now, his little fairy hold his hand and gave him a piece of candy. A warm feeling burst from his heart and spread through his body. The unhappiness earlier hadpletely disappeared. Suddenly, Bai Qi found that he was unable to stop smiling. ... Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue finally saw her mother and quickly ran over to her side. ¡°Mommy!¡± She spread her arms and quickly hugged her mother. ¡°Alright, don¡¯t run around. There are a lot of people here. You have to be careful or else, you might hit someone else.¡± Zhang Li Xue still remembered that she had run into a boy earlier. Hearing her mother¡¯s reminder, she nodded obediently. ¡°Oh.¡± Li Qin Yao patted her daughter on the head. ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s go home. Your daddy is waiting in the car.¡± ¡°Mommy.¡± Zhang Li Xue called as her mother held her hand. ¡°I miss you very much.¡± ¡°Well, Mommy miss Li Xue too.¡± Li Qin Yaoughed. Her daughter had always been very close to her. From the moment she was born, Zhang Li Xue did not like to be apart from her for too long. ¡°How was your school? Did you have a lot of fun?¡± Li Qin Yao asked when they were all sitting in the car. ¡°Did you make a lot of friends?¡± Zhang Li Xue proceeded to tell her parents about her day at school, her ssmates, and her desk mate, Fang Su Jin. Hearing that their daughter was having a lot of fun at school made them both relieved. ¡°Un. I almost forgot.¡± Zhang Li Xue pulled out her small backpack and took out various types of candies. ¡°Mommy, you said that I shouldn¡¯t ept anything from a stranger, but these were given by my ssmates. Can I still eat them?¡± ¡°You can, but there¡¯s too many of them. So, you cannot eat too much. Otherwise, your teeth would rot,¡± Li Qin Yao reminded her. The girl¡¯s mother was concerned about the daughter¡¯s health. Meanwhile, the father¡¯s focus was on something else. ¡°Your friends?¡± Zhang Yu Han looked at his daughter through the rear mirror. ¡°Was it the boys or the girls who had given you the candies?¡± Zhang Li Xue unwrapped a piece of candy without looking up. ¡°It was mostly the boys.¡± Instantly, the look on Daddy Zhang¡¯s face turned darker. Chapter 8 Chapter 8: Passing Vegetables When they arrived home, Zhang Li Xue was surprised to see that her great-grandfather was at home. With the small backpack behind her, the little girl ran over with her arms spread wide. ¡°Great-grandfather, why are you here?¡± The little girl¡¯s great-grandfather, Zhang Jing, lowered his body so that he could hug the little girl in his arm. However, due to his old age, he could not bend down too much. Zhang Li Xue could only hug the old man on his thigh. ¡°I heard that today is the first day you went to school,¡± Zhang Jing said. ¡°How was it? Did you have a lot of fun?¡± It was the same questions that her mother had asked her earlier. However, Zhang Li Xue was not tired to tell the same story again. Initially, everyone was worried that the girl would have a hard time adjusting herself to the new school. However, seeing that she excitedly told everyone about her friends, the others were more at ease. ..... ¡°It¡¯s good that you¡¯re having fun. Later, Great-grandfather will make you some chicken wings, alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes lit up. Growing up, two of her favorite things were basketball and chicken wings, especially the one that her great-grandfather made. After talking with her great-grandfather about her day for a while, the little girl went into her room to change her clothes. Her mother finally noticed that something was wrong when the girl was too quiet. Li Qin Yao walked into her daughter¡¯s room and saw that her daughter had fallen asleep. Thinking that the girl was too tired after ying around, Li Qin Yao closed the door and head out. Zhang Li Xue woke up again after an hour of nap. When she headed downstairs, she found her great-grandfather was in the backyard with the barbecue grill on. The scent of her favorite chicken wings wafted in the air and Zhang Li Xue decided to stay by the old man¡¯s side to watch him grill some meat. ¡°Great-grandfather, when can I eat the chicken wings?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. Her eyes were staring at the chicken wings with greed. The more she looked at it, the more she could not stop herself from salivating. The smell was too much. After ying with her friends in the kindergarten and taking a nap, her stomach began to growl, asking to be fed. ¡°Are you hungry?¡± Zhang Jing asked. ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue swallowed. ¡°Then, wait for a little while,¡± Zhang Jing said. He checked on the chicken wings before putting them back on the griller. ¡°Wait for a few minutes. Once the chicken wings are done, I¡¯ll let you eat first.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± The little girl could only wait closely by the grill. However, because she was too close to the grill, her face started to turn red. ¡°Li Xue, don¡¯t get too close to the grill. Look at you. Our face is all red.¡± Zhang Li Xue took a step back and touched her cheek. She suddenly recalled her conversation with her desk mate and went to look for her mother. ¡°Mommy!¡± The little girl ran around the house and found her mother in the kitchen, preparing some vegetables. ¡°What¡¯s wrong. Why are you running around?¡± She pointed at her cheek. ¡°Mommy, is my cheek red?¡± ¡°Did you get too close to the griller again?¡± Li Qin Yao washed her hands and wiped them dry before touching her daughter¡¯s cheek. ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you not to get too close to the griller when Great-grandfather is working at the griller?¡± ¡°I know. But Mommy, just now, my friend said that I should put on some sunscreen when I was ying under the sun. Later, will you help me to apply them? Otherwise, my skin would hurt when I y basketball.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t I always help you to put them on before you go out?¡± ¡°That blue bottle cream?¡± ¡°En.¡± Li Qin Yao nodded. Her daughter liked to y under the sun very much and she had always worried that Li Xue would get sunburn. The little girl finally let out a breath of relief, knowing that she can y her favorite sport without worry. She alwaysined when her mother put on the cream. Now that she heard that it was beneficial to her, Zhang Li Xue decided not toin about it anymore. Li Qin Yao looked at her daughter, wondering what was going on in her daughter¡¯s mind. At this time, her Great-grandfather entered the room with a tray of cooked food in his hand. ¡°Li Xue,e over. The chicken wings are ready.¡± The little girl¡¯s face lit up. ¡°Chicken wings!¡± ¡°Li Xue, go and get your father in the study and tell him to eat dinner together.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± With her short legs, Zhang Li Xue ran around to look for her father. After telling him toe down, she went back downstairs and hopped on her chair. Her gaze was on the hot chicken wings that her great-grandfather had grilled for her. Once her mother put on the chicken wings on her te, Zhang Li Xue began to eat with relish. ¡°How is it? Delicious?¡± Her great-grandfather asked. His eyes were watching the little girl expectantly. ¡°Un. It¡¯s delicious. The chicken wings that my great-grandfather grilled for me are naturally the best,¡± The chicken wings were hot and she have to blow at it a few times before she can take a bite. Soon, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s expression began to change when she saw a few greens on her te. ¡°Don¡¯t just eat your chicken wings. Eat some vegetables as well.¡± Zhang Li Xue poked at the greens on her te. She nced at her great-grandfather and transferred the vegetables to him. ¡°Great-grandfather, this is for you. Daddy said you can¡¯t eat too much meat and have to eat a lot of vegetables.¡± The corner of his lips twitched. He picked up the vegetables that his great-granddaughter had ced on his te and passed the vegetables back to her. ¡°Li Xue, you are growing up. You have to eat a lot of vegetables. Otherwise, you wouldn¡¯t grow taller. Then, how are you going to y basketball?¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at the vegetables on her te with mixed emotion. She didn¡¯t like to eat the vegetables, but she wanted to get taller just like her father... Meanwhile, Li Qin Yao was watching the two¡¯s exchange and the corner of her lips started to twitch. This was not an unfamiliar scene as they both liked to avoid eating their vegetables. Fortunately, the little girl¡¯s father arrived at the dining room in time. With Zhang Yu Han¡¯s presence, the old man and the young girl quickly ate the vegetables obediently. Chapter 9 Chapter 9: At the Gymnasium After attending kindergarten for a few weeks, Zhang Li Xue began to get used to this new life as a student. Other than her deskmate, Fang Su Jin, she was closer to the ss¡¯s flower, Lin Na, and a few other kids. In a short time, she began to have a clique of her own. Although the girls were not fond of ying under the sun, they were nice enough to share their snacks with her. In the little girl¡¯s opinion, the friends who are willing to share snacks with her must be good people. Of course, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s favorite person in the ss was Meng Hao, the fat boy who often bring snacks for everyone in the ss behind their teacher¡¯s back. Meng Hao can be considered as the most popr kid in their ss too. Mu Zhen Yu, who was in the senior ss would often look for Zhang Li Xue during their break. Seeing that there was someone older protecting the little girl, the others did not dare to bully her too much. It was a sunny day and Zhang Li Xue was the happiest when the teacher told them that they would be ying outside. The little girl could not help but look for a basketball court but in the end, she was disappointed when she could not see one. ¡°Li Xue, what are you looking for?¡± Her desk mate, Fang Su Jin, asked. ¡°You see, your elder brother is over there and he is waving at you.¡± ..... Zhang Li Xue followed the girl¡¯s line of gaze and saw Mu Zhen Yu waving his hands. Their gazes met and the elder boy shed an amiable smile at her. The little girl waved back before she turned to her friend. ¡°He¡¯s not my elder brother. Su Jin.¡± Fang Su Jin looked back with a puzzled look in her eyes. ¡°He¡¯s not? But in the beginning, didn¡¯t he introduce himself as your brother? You also called him Brother Yu.¡± ¡°Mmm... Brother Yu is just an elder brother who often ys with me. But he¡¯s not my elder brother. I am the eldest child in my family,¡± Zhang Li Xue exined. Meanwhile, a few of her ssmates who were listening to their conversation were looking at Zhang Li Xue in a different light. Because of his good look and his gentleness, Mu Zhen Yu was quite popr in kindergarten. Most of the girls like to be around him, but it was also bing a problem as the girls would oftenpete to get his attention. Some of them had thought that Mu Zhen Yu and Zhang Li Xue were rted because of his protection. Who knew that they were only ymates. However, this also made them upset. ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about him anymore, Su Jin, do you think that there is a basketball court in this school?¡± ¡°Of course, not. We are only kindergarten children. How can there be a court for small children like us?¡± Zhang Li Xue was surprised by this news. She had always thought that she would be able to see a basketball court of her size but it seemed that there was no such thing in the school? ¡°Then, how can we y basketball?¡± ¡°The teacher will bring in the hoop from the store. But of course, the hoop would not be as tall as the adult¡¯s.¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Li Xue, do you want to y basketball?¡± ¡°Un. Basketball is fun. Don¡¯t you think so?¡± Fang Su Jin blinked. She could not understand why would her desk mate think of the sport as fun. She had watched a few games before and had always thought that basketball is a boy¡¯s sport. Naturally, Fang Su Jin would not be interested in this game. ¡°You don¡¯t like them?¡± ¡°Well, I prefer dancing.¡± Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips as she made a mental note that her desk mate was not interested in the game. It seemed that she cannot recruit Fang Su Jin as her teammate. Soon, the girls stopped to discuss this matter as their teacher had called them to warm up. Then, everyone started to y some games. Zhang Li Xue listened to the teacher¡¯s instruction well and joined in everything. After her turn was over, Zhang Li Xue went to the corner of the gymnasium and watched as her friends were ying in a few games and cheering them on. As she was looking around the gymnasium, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s gaze fell on the blue ball in the corner of the gymnasium. Seeing that there was no one paying attention to her, Zhang Li Xue picked up the ball and bounced it on the floor. The ball was not as hard as the orange ball that her father used. It was a lot bouncier and hard for her to control. However, her hand was itching to y basketball and Zhang Li Xue decided to use just whatever ball she had. After a few minutes, the little girl finally learned to control the ball. Zhang Li Xue stayed at the corner alone, learning to control the ball on her own. Although her daddy had taught her a few moves, her daddy also said that she needed to learn to control the ball well. Otherwise, once the ball slipped from her hands, it would be tricky to get it back. Perhaps it was because the ball was not a suitable ball for basketball and the floor was not designed for the games, after a while the blue ball slipped out of her hand and rolled to another side. Zhang Li Xue sighed in frustration and started chasing the ball. Just as she was about to pick up the ball, someone had lifted it off the floor first. Looking up, a young boy from the senior ss was looking back at her with his ck eyes. Zhang Li Xue stared at the boy and thought that he seemed very familiar. After thinking about it for a while, she finally remember where did she hadst saw him. On her first day at school, she had run into this boy when she was not looking up properly. Thinking that the boy was going to cry, she had given him a piece of candy. Bai Qi was a little stunned when he stood face to face with his little fairy. In fact, his eyes have been glued on the little girl the first time he saw her in the gymnasium. Because of that, he failed to pay attention to his game. His friend was throwing the ball in his direction and the ball hit his head. He fell on his butt and everyone around him began to panic. In the end, the teacher sent him to sit down and rest. The game continued without his participation. However, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes were still following the little girl and he was unable to pull his gaze away. Seeing that she was ying alone in the corner, Bai Qi braved himself to step closer. The little fairy might be ying alone but Bai Qi could see that she was having a lot of fun. Her cheek was flushed and the twin tails bounced as she moved around. He wanted to go over and ask if he could y with her. But whenever he thought about the incident where he had pulled her hair until she began to cry, Bai Qi decided against it. He was worried that the little girl would recognize him andter, began to hate him for what he had done in the past. Who would have known that the ball would roll on the ground and reached his side? Instinctively, Bai Qi picked up the ball and looked back at the little girl. He wanted to say something, but the words were stuck in his throat, unable toe out. ¡°Can you pass the ball back at me?¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke, breaking the silence between them. Chapter 10 Chapter 10: First Teammate Bai Qi lowered his gaze and looked at the ball in his hand. He gave the ball a gentle squeeze, weighing his decision. He wondered if he could use this chance to talk to her. After a brief hesitation, he walked over to her side and passed the ball. His worry won and he was still too afraid to talk to this little fairy. The little girl smiled when the ball was finally in her hand. The smile was too dazzling, causing Bai Qi to be stunned. His eyes were unblinking as he continued to watch her bounce the ball. It was as if he did not want to miss watching the smile on her face. Zhang Li Xue did not notice that the boy had not left and stayed to watch her. She bounced the ball on the floor. The look on her face was especially bright as she now could control the ball well. However, a few secondster, the ball hit the boy¡¯s feet and started to roll to another side. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I didn¡¯t see you there.¡± Her eyes widened. Zhang Li Xue rushed over and touched his shoe. ¡°Did it hurt?¡± ..... Bai Qi looked at the girl who was worrying over his foot. He took a step back and looked at her shyly. ¡°It¡¯s alright. It didn¡¯t hurt.¡± The ball was soft and her strength was not that powerful. Of course, it would not hurt at all. Zhang Li Xue finally heaved in relief upon seeing the look on his face. She run to chase after the ball and held it tightly. When she turned around, the boy was still there. ¡°Why are you still here?¡± ¡°What are you doing? I saw that you were ying alone,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Can I y with you?¡± Hearing his question, Zhang Li Xue began to look at the man in a different light. She had always wanted to recruit people to form her own basketball team. The boy seemed to be interested in what she was doing and Zhang Li Xue was seeing this as her chance to recruit people. She stood up straight and began topare their height. It seemed that this boy was just slightly taller than her. In the future, perhaps he would grow even taller, right? ¡°Do you know how to y basketball?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. Bai Qi was reminded of how the girl was bouncing the ball just now. ¡°I only know a little bit.¡± His parents had bought a small basketball ball and hoop for him to y. In the past, he had yed with them for a little bit before he started to lose interest in it. The hoop was too short and there were no difficulties in ying the game alone. ¡°Then, do you want to join my team?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°Your team?¡± Zhang Li Xue pursed her small lips tightly. ¡°Hmm... Currently, there is only me on this team. But once you join my team, you will be my first teammate.¡± His heart fluttered. Bai Qi was mostly interested to hear that he will be her first teammate. He suddenly thought of Mu Zhen Yu. ¡°Then, what about Mu Zhen Yu?¡± ¡°Brother Yu?¡± ¡°Un. Isn¡¯t he... your teammate as well?¡± ¡°Brother Yu isn¡¯t interested in ying basketball,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. When Mu Zhen Yu visited her house as her ydate thest time, Zhang Li Xue had suggested ying basketball. However, Mu Zhen Yu said he was not interested. In the end, the two of them stayed indoors to y with the building blocks. Sometimes, they would y with Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s younger sibling. The baby was adorable and Zhang Li Xue especially loved sniffing the baby¡¯s scent. Later, Zhang Li Xue had always thought that Mu Zhen Yu was someone who did not like to y under the sun. Bai Qi was aware that his little fairy had a good rtionship with Mu Zhen Yu. But hearing her words, it doesn¡¯t seem that Mu Zhen Yu was a member of her team. Thinking about it made him feel excited. ¡°Of course,ter, we can recruit more members.¡± Zhang Li Xue began to consider this idea seriously. Now that she might be able to recruit her first teammate, Zhang Li Xue began to make further ns. ¡°It¡¯s best if we have six members. This way, we can have a three-by-three match.¡± Bai Qi did not care much about these things. At this time, he was just happy that he will have the chance to be around his little fairy. Zhang Li Xue looked at the person in front of her and thought that the boy was not going to agree. She dropped the ball from her hand and held the boy¡¯s hand. Her ck eyes were glittering as she looked at him. ¡°You will join my team, right?¡± His heartbeat elerated. Heat slowly crept up to his face, turning it red. Suddenly, he did not know what he should say or do. The girl was holding his hand again and this time, she was holding it for a long time. Moreover, her hand was very small and soft. Seeing that the boy was not answering her, Zhang Li Xu started to swing his hand around. ¡°You will join, right?¡± ¡°That...¡± Bai Qi met her gaze and the words he wanted to say suddenly disappeared. The look on her face was too adorable that he had be speechless. ¡°It¡¯s okay if you don¡¯t know how to y,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I can teach you. You will join me, right?¡± Bai Qi was finally defeated by her expecting gaze. ¡°I¡¯ll join.¡± Zhang Li Xue finally released his hand and started to p in excitement. This person had suddenly be her first teammate and she could not help but want to celebrate. The little girl looked at the boy again and suddenly remembered an important thing. ¡°That¡¯s right, I still did not know your name. Ah, my name is Zhang Li Xue,¡± She stretched her hand for a handshake. ¡°You can call me Li Xue.¡± Bai Qi stared at her stretched hand and wondered if it would be appropriate for him to hold hers. It was already too much that he get to hold her hands twice. After hesitating for a while, Bai QI finally shook his hand with hers. ¡°My name is Bai Qi.¡± ¡°Bai Qi, hello! You are now my first teammate. Congrattions!¡± For the first time, Bai Qi experienced what it felt to have butterflies in his stomach. First teammate! The words sounded very cool and special to his ear. Chapter 11 Chapter 11: A Secret The two of them ended up ying in the corner together. Although Bai Qi did not know anything about basketball other than bouncing the ball and shooting them into hoops, Zhang Li Xue was patient to teach him the basic move. Fortunately, Bai Qi was quick to pick up her teaching. In just a short time, he learned how to dribble ball properly. Bai Qi watched as his little fairy showed him once and was amazed at how good the little girl can be. His little fairy was really an amazing person! Meanwhile, the little girl¡¯s eyes burned as she looked at her newly recruited teammate. Zhang Li Xue could already foresee that her new friend would be a good teammate. If he continued to persist in this training then he could be a very good yer. Anyway, her mother was not that good at this sport but after her father had taught her a few times, her mother also be good at it. ..... The most important thing was that she already have her first teammate. Maybe once the other kids saw them ying together, they would be interested in this game and wanted to join her team as well. Soon, the gym ended and the students went back to their sses. Before they parted, Zhang Li Xue did not forget to make Bai Qi promise to y basketball with her again the next time. The two of them had made an appointment toe earlier to kindergarten so that they could practice together. It was a little tiring as the kindergarten was having a gym day. However, Bai Qi returned home feeling very happy. The other kids were tired but the look on his face showed that he was still full of energy. When he arrived home, Bai Qi saw his grandmother in the living room and quickly went over to her side. ¡°Grandma!¡± The boy ran around with his short legs, scaring his mother who was still worried that he would fall. Fortunately, Bai Qi¡¯s grandmother managed to catch him. The boy buried his face in his grandmother¡¯sp andughed happily. ¡°Bai Qi,¡± The boy¡¯s mother was about to scold him for running around when she saw that her mother-inw had already waved her hand to stop her. In the end, Mother Bai could only sigh helplessly. Because they were living together with the Bai Qi¡¯s grandparents, the grandparents really spoiled Bai Qi that much. ¡°Bai Qi, go and get change first,¡± Jiang Yu Qing reminded her son. ¡°Mom, I¡¯ll go over after I speak with my grandma.¡± The boy stared at his mother as he noticed her in the standing living room as if she was waiting for him ¡°Mom, why don¡¯t you go upstairs first? I¡¯ll go after speaking with Grandma.¡± Jiang Yu Qing raised her brow, finding that her son was behaving strangely. ¡°What is it? Something that I cannot hear? Bai Qi, you have a secret from me?¡± Bai Qi pursed his lips as he looked at his mother hesitantly. His mother was always so strict. He did not want to tell her about his new friend as he was afraid that his mother would scold him. He could still remember how furious his mother was when he had pulled Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hair. He was the guilty one for pulling a trick on that girl However, his mother had warned him not to get close to that girl again. Bai Qi was still too young. He could not understand that his mother was too embarrassed to face Zhang¡¯s family again after what he had done to that girl. ¡°Alright. I know. Mom will go upstairs first. Come upstairs when you don talking to your grandmother. Don¡¯t disturb her rest.¡± ¡°Un. I know.¡± Bai Qi nodded obediently. He watched his mother head upstairs and turned to his grandmother again. ¡°What is it?¡± Old Madam Baiughed when she saw the look on her grandson¡¯s face. ¡°What do you want to tell me?¡± Bai Qi turned around and buried his face on his grandmother¡¯sps again. ¡°Something good happened at school?¡± Old Madam Bai guessed. Bai Qi raised his head and nodded enthusiastically. The smile on his face was enough to tell just how happy he was. Worried that someone was going to overhear his words, Bai Qi cupped his hand and whispered to his grandmother. ¡°Grandma, I met that little fairy again.¡± On the day that he ran into that little fairy in school, Bai Qi had already told his grandmother about it. The Old Madam naturally knew about the little fairy that her grandson was talking about. It was the first time that her grandson had mentioned the opposite gender. The first time Bai Qi had talked about this little fairy was after his parents had brought him to the Zhang family¡¯s wedding. Old Madam Bai had seen Zhang Li Xue before and had a good impression of her. The girl w cute and polite to the elders. Therefore, Old Madam Bai remembered that girl very well. ¡°Did you get to talk to her this time?¡± When Bai Qi had told her about his encounter with the little fairy on his first day at school, he had mentioned that he never had the chance to talk to her because he was too stunned. The Old Madam hadughed about it. However, she still encouraged her grandson to try again next time. Now that she heard that the boy had met the girl again, Old Madam Bai was curious to know about his progress. Of course, in the Old Madam¡¯s opinion, her grandson only wanted to befriend this girl. Things about liking and falling in love were too early for someone in Bai Qi¡¯s age. ¡°Un.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Grandma, the little fairy spoke to me and invited me to y with her.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Un.¡± He nodded again. ¡°I listened to Grandma and treat her nicely. The little fairy said that she wanted to befriend me and y with me.¡± Bai Qi proceed to tell his grandmother how he had watched the little girl y alone in the corner of the gymnasium and how he had approached her. However, Bai Qi did not tell his grandmother that the little girl had invited him to join her team. He was the little girl¡¯s first teammate and Bai Qi wanted to keep this a secret. Old Madam Baiughed happily. ¡°What did Grandma tell you? If you are nice and kind to others, the other kids will want to y with you. Isn¡¯t this a good thing?¡± ¡°I know.¡± Bai Qi hugged his grandmother again. ¡°Grandma, I will listen to you from now on.¡± Chapter 12 Chapter 12: You¡¯re Too Short Early that morning, Zhang Li Xue went downstairs and the first thing she did was to look after her parents. Seeing that the two of them were not around, Zhang Li Xue was a little disappointed to see that they were not around. Seeing the granny walk into the room carrying their breakfast to the dining table, Zhang Li Xue walked over and asked, ¡°Granny Xiao, where are my mom and dad? Are they still upstairs?¡± The older housekeeper ced the bowl on the table before turning to the young girl. ¡°Your mom and dad should be in the backyard ying basketball. Li Xue, go and tell them that breakfast is ready.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Alright.¡± Turning around, she ran into the backyard with her pair of short legs to look for her parents. As she walked outside, she could already hear the sound of the ball bouncing on the court. Zhang Li Xue approached closer and saw her mother dribbling the ball on the court, while her father was blocking her mother¡¯s way. The two of them seemed as if they were having a lot of fun. Zhang Li Xue decided to stand at the side and watch them for a while before she would call them in for breakfast. At this time, Li Qin Yao was going to shoot the ball into the hoop. Meanwhile, Zhang Yu Han raised his hand and blocked her with his tall body. ..... Li Qin Yao¡¯s height only reached her husband¡¯s chest. With his blocking, it would be difficult for her to move forward or shoot the ball from her position. At this time, Li Qin Yao yed a trick to fool her husband. She pretended to shoot into the hoop. But with one swift move, she retreated a few steps backward until she reached the center of the court. Lifting the ball to her shoulder height, Li Qin Yao was about to shoot her famous three-pointer shot. However, Zhang Yu Han decided to y dirty. Before his wife could shoot the ball, Zhang Yu Han had already hugged her waist, preventing her to make any further move. The ball fell from her hand as Zhang Yu Han hugged her in his arms tightly. Suddenly, the mood changed and the two seemed to be teasing each other in the middle of the basketball court. Seeing that her parents were no longer ying, Zhang Li Xue finally decided to call them. ¡°Mommy, Daddy, breakfast is ready. Let¡¯s go in and eat.¡± The couple finally stopped fooling around and turned to their daughter. Seeing that she had turned around, Li Qin Yao pinched at her husband¡¯s waist and asked him to stop fooling around. Who would have thought that their daughter would turn around this time and saw this incident? ¡°Daddy, hurry up.¡± Zhang Li Xue urged. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you are going to send me to school earlier?¡± Zhang Yu Han looked at his daughter helplessly. Seeing that the girl had entered the house, he turned to his wife and asked, ¡°Why is Li Xue so eager to arrive at the kindergarten earlier these days?¡± Li Qin Yao chuckled. ¡°She said she wanted to recruit a group of kids and form a team to y basketball with her. I think she¡¯s still looking for members.¡± She turned to her husband and narrowed her eyes. ¡°She¡¯s truly her daddy¡¯s daughter.¡± Zhang Yu Han onlyughed when he heard his wife¡¯s words. The family of three ate their breakfast together. Then, the couple sent their daughter off to the kindergarten. After kissing her parents on the cheek, Zhang Li Xue ran into the school to look for her teammate. When she arrived at the yground, her friend, Bai Qi was already there to practice basketball. Her eyes lit up. Although Ba Qi was not very good at basketball, Zhang Li Xue could see that the boy was really diligent in his practice. Sooner orter, he would be very good. If only he could grow taller. That would be great as well, right. Bai Qi was practicing his dribbling skills. The ball slipped off his hands and finally rolled to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s legs. Bai Qi¡¯s expression lit up when he saw that his little fairy had arrived. ¡°Li Xue!¡± He ran over to her side with a bright smile on his face. ¡°You¡¯re here.¡± His ears turned redder when he thought of how his little fairy has been watching him practicing. ¡°Have you been watching me?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Then, what do you think?¡± Bai Qi pulled at the hem of his shirt as he looked at the girl with worry. ¡°Do you think that I am making a lot of progress?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded again. ¡°You did make a lot of progress.¡± It has been a week since she had taught him the proper way to dribble and the boy caught up quickly. Moreover, he was also very diligent in his practice. Zhang Li Xue was d that her first teammate was a hardworking person. ¡°But Bai Qi, you have to remember to drink milk a lot.¡± The smile on Bai Qi¡¯s face stiffened. His mother always made him drink milk every day, but he always found a way to throw them away. Bai Qi did not like the taste of milk. ¡°Why?¡± Bai Qi stared at his little fairy with wide eyes. ¡°You¡¯re too short.¡± Hearing her words, Bai Qi felt as if he was struck by thunder. His little fairy called him short? But he was still an inch taller than this little fairy, ah! Unfortunately, Bai Qi was too shocked that he was unable toe up with any word. ¡°Drinking milk is good. It will help you grow taller and make your bone stronger. And then, you can y better.¡± Zhang Li Xue continued to promote the benefit. ¡°Bai Qi, you have to grow taller.¡± This... he certainly did not expect to hear this from her. Bai Qi began to worry that his little fairy would hate him because he was too short. ¡°Then, don¡¯t worry. I will drink a lot of milk and grow taller,¡± Bai Qi made a promise. A deep frown appeared on his face. Although he did not like the taste of milk, he will have to brave himself and drink a lot of milk when he got home. When he grows taller, his little fairy will naturally like him even more, right? Chapter 13 Chapter 13: I Want to Grow Taller With Zhang Li Xue¡¯s persuasion, Bai Qi began to drink more milk. Even though he still did not like the taste of milk, Bai Qi had forced himself to drink more. He sucked in a deep breath and bear with the taste. Once he finished the ss of milk, Bai Qi would stand against the wall and let his mother measure his height. However, after a few days of drinking milk and measuring his height, Bai Qi realized that there was no change at all. He did not grow any taller! This made him grow frustrated. He began to wonder if drinking milk was not going to help. Will he stay as a short boy forever? If that happened, will the little fairy hate him? Will she stop ying with him? Bai Qi was in a dilemma. The elders in the family watched the anxious look on the young boy¡¯s face andughed. ..... ¡°You won¡¯t get taller after drinking a few sses of milk,¡± Mother Bai said. ¡°This thing takes time. Instead of measuring your height each time after drinking milk, let¡¯s measure your height again in a few months. Maybe then you will see a difference?¡± Bai Qi pouted unhappily when he heard this. He wanted to prove to his little fairly that he has been obediently drinking milk. If he grew taller, then the girl would definitely notice his effort, right? Father Bai has been watching his son for a while and grew curious at his son¡¯s sudden change. ¡°Bai Qi, why did you suddenly want to grow taller?¡± Thest time, whenever his mother asked him to drink milk, the boy would find a lot of excuses. He once caught the sight of his son pouring a ss of milk into the pot of roses that his mother had looked after. Fortunately, the roses did not die. Father Bai thought that there should be something that made his son change his mind, right? Bai Qi pursed his lips. He... didn¡¯t want to tell them it was because a certain someone had called him short. ¡°The teacher said drinking milk will make me grow taller,¡± Bai Qi came up with an excuse. ¡°I want to grow taller.¡± The boy was in his growing period and they did not doubt his words. ¡°You are still in your growing period. Sooner orter, you will grow taller,¡± Mother Bai coaxed him again. ¡°In fact, drinking milk alone would not be enough,¡± Grandmother Bai spoke. She has been observing her grandson for a while and could guess what was going on. These days, she noticed that her grandson¡¯s change was rted to the little girl from Zhang¡¯s family. Seeing how he had stubbornly wanted to grow taller, Grandmother Bai quickly connected the puzzle pieces ¡°You can¡¯t be picky with food,¡± Grandmother Bai decided to use this chance to trick her grandson. ¡°Otherwise, you won¡¯t get the nutrient you need to grow up. Since you are still growing, you have to eat a lot and don¡¯t waste any food.¡± Since it was his grandmother who had said it, Bai Qi naturally believed her words. He stared at the breakfast on the table and decided that he should eat well and don¡¯t leave any leftovers. Thinking that he still need to arrive at the kindergarten earlier and practice, Bai Qi picked up his chopsticks quickly and began to eat. ... After giving her parents a few kisses on their cheek, Zhang Li Xue ran over to the gymnasium to practice her basketball. Because of her adorable look and her lively personality, many kids in the school liked her. As she walked over to the gymnasium, there were a few kids who greeted and invited her to y with them. However, the little girl¡¯s mind was filled with her basketball practice. After exchanging a few words with her ssmate, Zhang Li Xue hurriedly ran over to find her teammate. On the other side, Mu Zhen Yu had just arrived at the kindergarten when he saw the little girl talking to a few of her ssmates in the yground. Because of their age differences, he did not get the chance to see her as much as he wanted to. Now that she had seen her here, Mu Zhen Yu wanted to call her over. However, just before he could wave his hand and call her name, the little girl had run away. His hand paused mid-air and Mu Zhen Yu stared in the direction in which Zhang Li Xue had run off to. A deep frown appeared on his face. Mu Zhen Yu realized that the direction where the girl was heading was not her ssroom. Where is she going? After pondering about it for a while, Mu Zhen Yu decided to follow her and look at what she was doing. The further he walked, Mu Zhen Yu realized that the atmosphere was getting quieter. At this time, the children were ying in the yground. No one came to the gymnasium. He looked around left and right to look for her, but he could not see her. His ears caught some noiseing from the gymnasium. Mu Zhen Yu followed the sound and stood on tiptoe to peek inside the gymnasium. He finally saw the girl he was looking for. However, what he saw next angered him. Last time, he had seen how Bai Qi pulled the little girl¡¯s hair and made her cry. He had thought that Bai Qi was no longer making trouble, but who would have thought that Bai Qi was bullying that little girl again! Mu Zhen Yu had not expected that he will witness Bai Qi, snatching away the ball from Zhang Li Xue. This scene angered him so much. Mu Zhen Yu ran over to the gymnasium and headed straight to them. The sound of his footsteps caught both Zhang Li Xue¡¯s and Bai Qi¡¯s attention. Just as they looked up, Mu Zhen Yu suddenly pushed Bai Qi away and pulled the little girl¡¯s arms, and hid her behind him. ¡°Xiao Li Xue, stand behind me!¡± Mu Zhen Yu spoke. Then, he turned to Bai Qi who was now sitting on the floor and roared angrily. ¡°Bai Qi! What are you trying to do?¡± His chest heaved up and down, and his eyes narrowed as he stared at the boy. Chapter 14 Chapter 14: Brother Yu, You Misunderstood Bai Qi was dumbfounded. He was having a hard time figuring out what was going on. A while ago, he was still learning from the little fairy how to steal the ball. He finally got to steal the ball from her, but suddenly, someone had pushed him to the floor. The pain around his knee snapped him out of his trance. Bai Qi looked up and finally saw the person who had pushed him away. His pupil shrunk. Bai Qi knew that he was now in trouble. The little angel might have forgotten about how he had tugged her hair, but Mu Zhen Yu still remember that episode. Bai Qi was worried that Mu Zhen Yu would tell the little angel, and that would make her hate him even more. ¡°Mu Zhen Yu... you...¡± Bai Qi did not know what he should do. He wanted to plead for him not to say anything. But the little angel was still here. If he speak now, the little fairy would remember. It was hard for him to finally find his chance to get close to her. He was even promoted as her first teammate. He did not want to lose everything so soon. ..... ¡°Brother Yu?¡± Zhang Li Xue snapped out of her trance and finally looked at the person in front of her. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Her eyes widened as she recalled what Mu Zhen Yu had done earlier. She came out from behind him and quickly went over to Bai Qi¡¯s side. ¡°Bai Qi, how are you? Are you hurt?¡± She first checked at his injury. He was her teammate. It would be a bad thing if he was injured. Seeing that he was not injured, Zhang Li Xue finally let out a breath of relief. However, Mu Zhen Yu was surprised to see what was going on in front of him. He did not think that Zhang Li Xue would worry about this person. He could not understand why, but his heart ached upon noticing how close the two of them seemed to be at this moment. Mu Zhen Yu did not like seeing them being so close. ¡°Xiao Li Xue, what are you doing?¡± Mu Zhen Yu called her out. Zhang Li Xue turned around with a deep frown that resembled her father¡¯s on her face. ¡°Brother Yu, what are you doing? Why did you suddenly push away someone else?¡± Mu Zhen Yu shivered upon seeing the girl¡¯s frown. He had met Zhang Li Xue¡¯s father a few times and each time, the uncle stare at him with a pair of scary eyes. ¡°I-I didn¡¯t.¡± Mu Zhen Yu panicked. ¡°Xiao Li Xue, I was trying to protect you. I saw that he was stealing the ball from you and thought that he was bullying you again.¡± Zhang Li Xue finally figured out what was going on. The frown on her face gradually disappeared. ¡°Brother Yu, you misunderstood. Bai Qi was not bullying me. We were practicing basketball.¡± ¡°Basketball?¡± Mu Zhen Yu alternate his gaze between the two of them. ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°There is still time before ss would begin. Therefore, I thought, it would be a good chance to practice.¡± Mu Zhen Yu frowned. He could not understand why Zhang Li Xue would be ying basketball at this time. As her ymate, Mu Zhen Yu thought that he understood her well. Xiao Li Xue did not like to y outdoors. Each time that he came to her house, Xiao Li Xue would invite him to y with Lego, or the two would draw together. Then, the person who had invited her to y basketball should be Bai Qi, right? His eyes finally stopped at Bai Qi as he recalled what he had done during the wedding. But before he could ask her why was she practicing with the boy who had bullied her, the bell rang, telling her that it was time for them to go to their ss. Bai Qi was the first to react. Fearing that Mu Zhen Yu was going to remind the little fairy what he had done previously, Bai Qi quickly picked up his bag and ran off from the gymnasium. Mu Zhen Yu stared in the direction where Bai Qi ran off too. His eyes narrowed, and no one knew what was going on in his mind at this time. ¡°Brother Yu, let¡¯s go to ss, or we¡¯ll bete,¡± Zhang Li Xue reminded him. Mu Zhen Yu finally snapped out of his trance. He watched the little girl¡¯s back and pondered whether he should remind her of what Bai Qi had done previously. However, before he could chase after her, Zhang Li Xue had already disappeared from his gaze. Mu Zhen Yu heaved a long sigh. Noticing that he would bete for ss, Mu Zhen Yu decided to talk to her again after school ended. ... ¡°Li Xue, you¡¯re a littlete today.¡± Fang Su Jin spoke as she watched her desk mate sit down. ¡°Un. Something happened just now.¡± A slight frown appeared on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face. When she remembered how Mu Zhen Yu had pushed Bai Qi again, Zhang Li Xue could not help but worry. Although she could not detect any injury on him, Zhang Li Xue was still worried. She recalled the look on Bai Qi¡¯s face and wondered why did he look so afraid. Did something happen between the two of them? Zhang Li Xue was worried if this would make Bai Qi stoping to their practice. He was her first teammate. It was not easy for her to recruit a member. She had finally found someone who was willing to join her. She really did not want to lose him. Besides... she had already spent her time training him. Fang Su Jin saw the serious look on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face and worry. ¡°Is it something serious?¡± ¡°No.¡± Zhang Li Xue shed her a smile. ¡°Su Jin, don¡¯t worry. It¡¯s nothing serious.¡± Fang Su Jin was at ease when she saw her friend¡¯s smile. Seeing that it was not a serious matter, she then turned to focus on their teacher. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue was nning to find Bai Qi after school. Chapter 15 Chapter 15: Missed Each Other Zhang Li Xue had nned to look for Bai Qi after school ended. However, the moment the ss ended, her teacher had asked her and a few of her friends to help tidy the art supply as well as carry the materials back to the teacher¡¯s room. When they returned to the ss, her ssmates were no longer around. Zhang Li Xue grabbed her small backpack and walked over to the entrance. Her eyes were busy looking for Bai Qi, but she could not see him around. ¡°Li Xue, are you looking for someone?¡± Hearing the voice, Zhang Li Xue turned and saw that both Fang Su Jin and Lin Na were looking at her curiously. ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°But I think that person had already gone home.¡± There were only a few children around the kindergarten and each of them was still waiting for their parents to pick them up. ..... ¡°Is it something important?¡± Lin Na asked. Zhang Li Xue thought about what had happened in the gymnasium earlier. She thought that Bai Qi¡¯s expression seemed as if he was hurt after Mu Zhen Yu had pushed him to the ground. She did not know why, but Zhang Li Xue thought that Bai Qi seemed to be a little bit afraid of Brother Yu. Her instinct was telling her that if she did not convince him that Brother Yu had only misunderstood what happened, Bai Qi might stop showing up at their practice again. Sensing that both Lin Na and Fang Su Jin were waiting for her response, Zhang Li Xue finally shook her head. ¡°It¡¯s not that important.¡± Fang Su Jin continued to look at her face as if she was in deep thought. ¡°Then, whatever it is, you will have to wait until a few dayster.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at her friend with her eyes wide. ¡°Li Xue, have you forgotten that tomorrow¡¯s the weekend?¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. Zhang Li Xue sucked in a deep breath. She was too worried about her Bai Qi that she had forgotten that there would be no school tomorrow. With her head down, Zhang Li Xue could only tell herself to talk to Bai Qi a few dayster. In fact, Zhang Li Xue was not the only person who was left disappointed on this day. Just like her, Mu Zhen Yu has been waiting for Zhang Li Xue, wanting to remind her to stay away from Bai Qi. However, he had missed her as she hade out a littleter from school. He thought that she hade out of ss left earlier and left. The three of them had missed each other just like this. Zhang Li Xue walked out of the gate and found her father waiting for her. Her eyes lit up. Zhang Li Xue pushed her worry to the back of her mind and ran over to her father. Anyway, there was nothing else she can do at this moment. She can only wait for Monday before she speaks to Bai Qi again. ¡°Daddy!¡± She spread her arms and wrapped them around her father¡¯s neck. Some children around her age would be embarrassed to be intimate with their parents in front of the other kids, but Zhang Li Xue had never cared about this. As the little princess of the family, she enjoyed being pampered the most. In one swift motion, her father lifted her up and hugged her tightly. ¡°Li Xue, did you forget that your mommy had reminded you not to run around?¡± The little girl pouted. ¡°Daddy, I didn¡¯t forget. But I got excited when I see you.¡± Zhang Yu Hanughed. ¡°Are you that happy to see me pick you up?¡± ¡°Un.¡± She nodded. ¡°Happy. Daddy, you¡¯re not busy today?¡± Usually, her father would send her over to kindergarten and it was her mother who would pick her up. It was rare to see her father show up to pick her up. When she saw him, she could not help but feel a little excited. Hearing his daughter¡¯s words, Zhang Yu Han¡¯s heart softened. ¡°Well, I¡¯m not busy today. I get off work earlier and decided toe over. Mommy is waiting for us in the car. Should we go out and eat together?¡± Her lips stretched up wider. ¡°Daddy, can we go and eat chicken wings?¡± Zhang Yu Han heaved a sigh. Looking at the daughter who was crazy about chicken wings made him a little helpless. He bopped at his daughter¡¯s nose and spoke, ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s go and eat chicken wings.¡± Zhang Li Xue pped her hand happily upon hearing her father¡¯s words. Thinking of eating her favorite chicken wings makes her feel hungrier. Her little tummy started to rumble. Soon, she really forget about what had happened in the gymnasium. ... On the weekend, Zhang Li Xue woke up in the morning and apanied her mother in the garden. In the past, her mother would still work at thepany. Nowadays, she would often stay home to apany her. In her free time, her mother had made a few new hobbies, such as gardening. There was already arge vegetable patch that her mother has been working on. Zhang Li Xue especially likes watching the small seed grow up into a nt. Although she was not a big fan of vegetables, growing them was something that she like. After helping her mother water the nt, Zhang Li Xue walked into the house and followed the auntie to wash up. When she came down again, Zhang Li Xue caught the sight of her mother talking with her father with a serious look on their face. Noticing her appearance, her parents turned to her and shed a smile. ¡°Li Xue, would you apany me to the airport after this?¡± ¡°Mommy, why are we going to the airport?¡± ¡°Your father needed to apany your uncle somewhere,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°After sending your father, we¡¯ll go and have our lunch at the cafe, alright?¡± ¡°Oh.¡± The little girl turned to her father. ¡°Daddy, where are you going? Can Ie along?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to work for a few days. Don¡¯t you still have school?¡± Zhang Yu Han said. Seeing his daughter¡¯s disappointed face, Zhang Yu Han leaned over to pinch her cheek. ¡°I¡¯ll take you and your mommy to y during your school holiday, alright?¡± Hearing her father¡¯s words, Zhang Li Xue could only nod. She was disappointed but knew that there was nothing else that she can do. Chapter 16 Chapter 16: Something Wrong with My Mommy After sending her father off to the airport, Zhang Li Xue followed her mother to the cafe in B City. This was the cafe that her mother owned. Therefore, the little girl was quite familiar with the staff there. As soon as she showed up, the few staff surrounded her and praised her good looks. Zhang Li Xue ate her lunch obediently before she followed the Elder Auntie into the kitchen. They stayed at the cafe for a while before leaving. Zhang Li Xue thought that they were going back to their home, but instead, her mother took them back to her maternal grandmother¡¯s house. On that night, Zhang Li Xue began to realize that there was something different about her mother. Seeing the anxious look on her mother¡¯s face made her worry. After pondering about this matter for a while, Zhang Li Xue walked over to her grandmother to express her concern. ¡°Grandma, I think there¡¯s something wrong with my mommy.¡± Xu Yn was preparing some snacks in the kitchen when she heard her granddaughter¡¯s voice. She put down the te on the kitchen counter and squatted down beside the little girl. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with your mommy?¡± ..... ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Zhang Li Xue turned in the direction of the bedroom. ¡°It seemed that Mommy has been absentminded after leaving the cafe.¡± Xu Yn followed her granddaughter¡¯s line of gaze and frowned. However, she quickly recovered herself and smiled. ¡°Maybe your mother has been thinking about the cafe.¡± She patted the little girl¡¯s hair and spoke, ¡°I¡¯ll talk to your Mommy after this.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face lit up. Taking the te of snacks from her grandmother, Zhang Li Xue then walked into the living room to watch the television. Less than then minutester, her grandmother walked out of the room again with an anxious look on her face. Before Zhang Li Xue could ask what was going on, her grandmother had looked at her again. ¡°Li Xue, get ready. We are going out.¡± Zhang Li Xue watched as her grandmother ran around the house anxiously. She did not get to ask her grandmother where they were going. A whileter, the three of them sat in a car and her grandmother drove them over to the hospital. Zhang Li Xue sat down quietly. Although she had not said a word, she could not help but worry. Her mother entered the doctor¡¯s room to do some examinations. When her mother came out again, Zhang Li Xue raised her head to look at her and wondered what was going on. Seeing that the adults were in deep thoughts, Zhang Li Xue did not make trouble. She could only sit down obediently with her little sketchbook in her hand. When they arrived home, Zhang Li Xue could still see that her mother was in a daze. After pondering about it for a while, she walked over to her mother with a ss of water. ¡°Mommy, are you still feeling unwell?¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s small hands held the ss tightly as she was worried that the contents would ssh out. ¡°I¡¯m alright.¡± Li Qin Yao patted at her daughter¡¯s head and looked at the ss of water. ¡°Is that for me?¡± ¡°En.¡± The little girl nodded. ¡°Thank you, Li Xue.¡± Li Qin Yao took the ss, kissed the little girl on the cheek and she giggled happily. Li Qin Yao drank the water and put the ss on the table. Then, she took the little girl to herp and hugged her tightly. Feeling her mother¡¯s embracing her, Zhang Li Xue started to act coquettishly with her mother. Her small arms wrapped around her mother¡¯s neck as she rubbed her face on her mother¡¯s neck. Zhang Li Xue was always close to her mother. However, recently, Li Qin Yao began to notice that her daughter was getting stickier to her. These days, the little princess would want to follow her everywhere she goes and clung to her. There was a smile on her face as Li Qin Yao spoke again. ¡°Li Xue, what do you think about having a little brother or sister?¡± The little girl stared back at her mother and tilted her head sideways as if pondering over her mother¡¯s question. ¡°Is it like Brother Zhen Yu¡¯s baby brother?¡± ¡°Hmm...¡± Li Qin Yao nodded. Zhang Li Xue remembered Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s little brother. The baby was only a few months and he was adorable. Each time she came to y with him, the baby wouldugh happily. The thought that she will have someone to y with herter, made her expression turn up. She also wanted to have a little brother or sister like Mu Zhen Yu. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu¡¯s baby brother is cute. I like him,¡± Zhang Li Xue answered after considering the question for a while. ¡°Mommy, if I have a little brother or sister, I can y with the baby?¡± ¡°En.¡± Li Qin Yao nodded. ¡°Then I like it,¡± Zhang Li Xue answered. ¡°Baby smell good. Mommy, when are you going to bring home a baby for me to y with?¡± Li Qin Yaoughed at her question. ¡°We will have to wait for a few months. When the babyes, will you be a good sister?¡± ¡°Mommy,¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her mother and blinked. ¡°Li Xue is always a good girl.¡± ¡°Right. My little princess is always a good girl.¡± Li Qin Yao then rained her kisses on the girl¡¯s face, causing the little girl to giggle again. At this time, the phone rang. Li Qin Yao picked up the phone and her lips curled into a smile upon seeing that her husband was making a video call. ¡°Daddy!¡± Zhang Li Xue chirped as her father¡¯s face appeared on the screen. Looking at his two favorite girls on the screen, Zhang Yu Han¡¯s tired face disappeared and a smile curled on his lips. ¡°Li Xue, are you behaving yourself when I¡¯m not around?¡± ¡°En.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. Then she leaned her head on her mother¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Daddy, When are youing back? Mommy and I miss you.¡± Chapter 17 Chapter 17: Bai Qi Did Not Show Up Zhang Li Xue went back to the kindergarten on Monday. Once she arrived at the gate, the little girl suddenly remembered her teammate, Bai Qi. The incident that happened a few days ago came to her mind. Zhang Li Xue recalled that she had not talked to Bai Qi after he had run away from the gymnasium. The little girl ran towards the gymnasium, hoping to see her teammate. However, as she came closer, Zhang Li Xue was disappointed when she could not hear the familiar sound of the ball thumping against the floor. Zhang Li Xue stared at the spot where Bai Qi often practiced with a dazed look in her eyes. She was getting used to finding Bai Qi arriving earlier than her. The boy was always diligent in practicing basketball, but today, she could not see him at all. Zhang Li Xue took a deep breath before walking over to the side. Thinking that perhaps she had arrived earlier than Bai Qi, she then decided to wait. ..... Seconds turned to minutes but Bai Qi did not show up. Zhang Li Xue recalled the boy¡¯s aggrieved face before he ran out of the gymnasium again. She lowered her head and wondered if her teammate would stop showing up because of what happened. What if he stopped showing up for practice? Will she lose her teammate? It was hard enough for her to find someone who would be interested in ying basketball with her. Moreover, Bai Qi seemed pretty good at it after practicing with her a few times. Of course, Zhang Li Xue was not happy with this situation. Perhaps, she should find him and coax him to stay. Zhang Li Xue stood up again, wanting to wait for the boy at the kindergarten¡¯s entrance. Just as she was about to leave the gymnasium, she ran into a familiar face. Her eyes flickered. Zhang Li Xue called the boy¡¯s name with her soft and milky voice, ¡°Brother Zhen Yu.¡± Mu Zhen Yu nced towards the spot where he had found the two practicing basketball a few days ago. Then, he looked at the girl again. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± ¡°I was waiting for Bai Qi to show up,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Her eyes lit up as she looked at Mu Zhen Yu again. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, have you seen Bai Qi?¡± Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s expression changed the moment he heard the boy¡¯s name. He did not know when Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi became close but he did not like their closeness. ¡°Why are you looking for him?¡± Mu Zhen Yu asked. ¡°He¡¯s my teammate. Since he did not show up for practice, as the captain, of course, I would worry.¡± The frown on Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s face deepened. ¡°Why are you ying with him? Xiao Li Xue, you have to stop ying with Bai Qi.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Zhang Li Xue did not understand why Mu Zhen Yu seemed to be against her ying with Bai Qi. She recalled Bai QI¡¯s frightened look when he saw Mu Zhen Yu and wondered whether the two of them were fighting. Could it be this was the reason Brother Zhen Yu was unhappy to see her practicing basketball with Bai Qi? However, she did not think that Bai Qi was a bad person. At least, she thought that the boy was obedient. He would listen to her well each time that she taught him something new. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, did something happens between you and Bai Qi?¡± Mu Zhen Yu stared at the girl helplessly. He wondered if the little girl had forgotten how Bai Qi had made her cry the first time they met. ¡°Xiao Li Xue, don¡¯t you remember what he had done to you previously?¡± Zhang Li Xue stared back at him and blinked in confusion. ¡°What did he do to me?¡± A sigh escaped him. Mu Zhen Yu should have expected that the little girl had forgotten about what Bai Qi had done to her. Otherwise, how could she ask Bai Qi to y basketball with her? ¡°Don¡¯t you remember?¡± Mu Zhen Yu asked. ¡°Thest time you met him at your auntie¡¯s wedding, he pulled your hair and made you cry.¡± Zhang Li Xue pondered over this matter and thought that there were such things before. On that day, her mother had let her wear a pretty dress and a flowery crown on top of her head. Then, someone made trouble and tugged at her hair. Her hair became messy and the flowery crown almost fell from her head. It was painful. Then, she retaliated by kicking the boy on his legs before running over toin to her father. Because she had been crying and had hidden in her father¡¯s embrace, Zhang Li Xue could not remember the person who had pulled her hair well. It turned out that the boy was Bai Qi. ¡°I remember now,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°That boy was Bai Qi?¡± Mu Zhen Yu heaved in relief when the girl remembered the incident. He had thought that he will have to figure out something else to convince her not to get close to Bai Qi. ¡°But...¡± Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips into a thin line. ¡°He had already apologized.¡± Hearing her words, Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s expression changed again. He did not expect that the little girl would forgive Bai Qi that easily. When someone was being mean to you the first time you met, wouldn¡¯t that bad impression stayed for a long time? After Bai Qi had treated her roughly the first time, shouldn¡¯t Xiao Li Xue have avoided him? Mu Zhen Yu found that he could not understand the girl¡¯s thinking at all. ¡°I think he had learned his lesson,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Bai Qi no longer acted mischievously. In fact, he has been very diligent in practicing.¡± Her mother had taught her that she had to learn to forgive when someone made a mistake. Especially when that person had apologized and had not repeated what he had done previously. She believed that she had made the right judgment regarding Bai Qi. Her instinct was telling her that she could trust him. Zhang Li Xue bit her lips when she recalled that she had kicked Bai Qi previously. Her mother had told her that she should apologize the next time she saw him again, but she could not remember what he looked like. It turned out that the boy was her teammate. Mu Zhen Yu looked at the girl unhappily. Although what she said made sense, Mu Zhen Yu was not happy knowing that the little girl would continue to y with Bai Qi. Chapter 18 Chapter 18: He¡¯s a Senior The little girl nned to look for her teammate in his ss. However, she soon realized that there were not a lot of things that she knew about her teammate. Zhang Li Xue could not help but think of herself as a bad captain. It seemed that other than practicing her favorite basketball, she was clueless about other things. As she returned to her ss, Zhang Li Xue continued to worry about her teammate. She regretted that she had not asked Mu Zhen Yu about Bai Qi earlier. However, she could sense that Brother Zhen Yu did not like Bai Qi. Perhaps, Brother Zhen Yu would not tell her about her teammate. Her friends, Fang Su Jin and Lin Na were discussing the show they watched on the televisionst night. ..... The chubby boy in their ss, Meng Hao, walked over with some snacks. As usual, he would pass the snacks he brought over before their teacher woulde. He handed over a piece of imported chocte to the girls and realized that Zhang Li Xue was staring into space. Zhang Li Xue had a lively personality. Each time that she was with Fang Su Jin and Lin Na, the girl would join their conversation and could chat nonstop. Therefore, when Zhang Li Xue had not reacted after Meng Hao had slid over a piece of chocte for her, her friends started to think that there was something wrong with her. Meng Hao exchanged a look with the girls. He waved his hand in front of Zhang Li Xue and called her name. ¡°Li Xue? Are you alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue finally snapped out of her trance. Seeing that Meng Hao¡¯s face was too close, the little girl quickly pulled away. She stared at him with her eyes wide and asked, ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been calling your name a few times but you did not respond,¡± Meng Hao said. ¡°Why are you in such a daze?¡± Zhang Li Xue turned to her friends and noticed that both Fang Su Jin and Lin Na were staring at her too. It was then that she realized that she has been thinking about her teammate too much that she did not notice her surroundings. ¡°Li Xue.¡± Fang Su Jin frowned as she called her name. She grabbed her deskmate¡¯s hand and looked at her with worry. ¡°Are you alright? If you¡¯re not feeling well, we should go and tell our teacher.¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine. I was just thinking of something.¡± Zhang Li Xue shed them a smile. Meng Hao blushed when he saw her smiling face. He lowered his head and pushed the piece of chocte to her. ¡°Here. I bought some chocte for you.¡± Zhang Li Xue took the chocte and kept it on her desk. ¡°Meng Hao, thank you.¡± The boy looked at her shyly and nodded. ¡°If you like it, I will bring it for you again tomorrow.¡± If it was some other time, Zhang Li Xue would be happy. Her mother would not allow her to eat too many sweets. It was always a happy thing when Meng Hao would share his snack with everyone else. She could still eat her sweets secretly and kept it a secret from her parents. However, her mind was still preupied with Bai Qi and she was not in the mood to think about food. She thought about Bai Qi again and decided to ask her friends. ¡°Su Jin... do you remember the boy who often ys basketball with me?¡± As Fang Su Jin was her deskmate, Zhang Li Xue had told her about her teammate and her basketball practice in the morning. The girl had seen her practice once and knew about her teammate. Fang Su Jin tried to recall the boy¡¯s face and nodded. ¡°Un. I remember him.¡± She pursed her lips for a few seconds before she remember the boy¡¯s name. ¡°His name is Bai Qi, right?¡± ¡°Right. That¡¯s him. Do you know where his ss is?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Zhang Li Xue could not hide her disappointment upon hearing her answer. ¡°Bai Qi?¡± This time, it was Lin Na who spoke. ¡°I think I know him. He¡¯s a senior. He¡¯s a year older than us.¡± ¡°A senior?¡± Her eyes were wide as Zhang Li Xue looked at her friend, Lin Na. ¡°Are you sure?¡± She had not expected that Bai Qi would be older than her. Perhaps, it was because he was only slightly taller than her, Zhang Li Xue had thought that they were the same age. ¡°Unless if there is another Bai Qi in this kindergarten...¡± Lin Na said. She thought about it for a while and put her hand a few inches higher than her height. ¡°He¡¯s about this tall with short hair and small eyes, right?¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that this description could be used to describe any boys in school. ¡°That¡¯s right. I think you¡¯re right,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Then, there¡¯s no mistake. He is our senior,¡± Lin Na said. ¡°His grandparents lived in the same neighborhood like mine. I¡¯ve seen him a few times before.¡± ¡°Li Xue, why are you looking for him?¡± Meng Hao asked. ¡°I have a few things to ask him,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Meng Hao opened his mouth to say something but one of their ssmates ran around and announced that their ssroom teacher wasing over. The noise subsided and everyone went back to their ces. Just then, the ssroom teacher entered with her teaching materials in hand. Once the ss started, Zhang Li Xue could only put the matter of Bai Qin in the back of her mind. She now know that Bai Qi was a senior, and it would be easier for her to look for Bai Qi after school. ... The moment ss ended, Zhang Li Xue grabbed her backpack and ran over to find Bai Qi. When she arrived, many of the students had left. Zhang Li Xue peeked into the ssroom and was disappointed when she could not see Bai Qi in ss. Did she miss him again? The sound of footsteps approached her. Zhang Li Xue looked up and saw that a senior boy was walking over with a gentle smile on his face. ¡°Hello, are you looking for someone?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at the senior boy with her eyes full of hope. ¡°Is this Bai Qi¡¯s ssroom?¡± ¡°Un.¡± The senior boy nodded. ¡°But Bai Qi did note over today.¡± The little girl pursed her lips. Although she was still disappointed that she did not get to see Bai Qi, Zhang Li Xue was relieved to know that Bai Qi was not avoiding her on purpose. Chapter 19 Chapter 19: Going to Great-grandfather¡¯s ce Zhang Li Xue left the school and found her mother waiting for her outside the school gate. Her eyes lit up and she quickly ran over to her side. Just as she was about to run over and hug her mother, the little girl suddenly remember something important. Her mother told her that she was about to be an elder sister. Her little brother or sister was now growing in her mother¡¯s stomach. Therefore, she has to be very careful. Zhang Li Xue slowed down her pace until she reached her mother¡¯s side. ¡°Mommy.¡± Hearing her sweet milky voice, her mother crouched down to her level and kissed both her cheeks. ¡°How was school today?¡± ¡°It was alright. We learn a lot of new things today. Then, we learned a new song,¡± Zhang Li Xue began to update her mother about what happened in school as her mother led her to the car. Once she was seated, Zhang Li Xue nced at her mother¡¯s t tummy and wondered when will her little brother or sistere out. ..... Her mother exined that it would take months but she was a little impatient. The little girl had already nned to teach her younger sibling to y basketball so that they can y together. Then, she can have her own basketball team. Thinking about basketball made her think of Bai Qi again. Zhang Li Xue could only hope that the little boy wille to school tomorrow and practice with her again. ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Li Xue, you don¡¯t look too happy.¡± Her mother, Li Qin Yao spoke. ¡°Nothing. I was just thinking about my friend. He didn¡¯te to school today.¡± Aspared to her husband, Li Qin Yao did not think too much about her daughter¡¯s friend. The girl was still small and it did not matter if she make friends of both gender. ¡°Maybe he¡¯s feeling unwell.¡± ¡°Mhm...¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She thought that her mother¡¯s words made sense. ¡°I hope he gets better soon and wille to school tomorrow so that we can y together.¡± When they arrived home, Zhang Li Xue changed her clothes and stayed in her room to draw. ¡°Li Xue, what are you drawing?¡± Hearing her mother¡¯s voice, the little girl was startled and she quickly hid the paper from her mother. ¡°Mommy, you cannot see.¡± ¡°Why not?¡± ¡°Well, it¡¯s a secret.¡± ¡°You really wouldn¡¯t let mommy see it?¡± Zhang Li Xue began to waver upon hearing her mother¡¯s tone of voice. ¡°I can show you, but you cannot tell anyone else, alright?¡± Li Qin Yao nodded. ¡°En. I promised.¡± Once she gave her word, the little girl took out the paper and showed her drawing to her. ¡°This is mommy,¡± Zhang Li Xue pointed out voluntarily. ¡°This is daddy and this is me.¡± She lowered her gaze and continued, ¡°I was going to draw the baby before youe in.¡± A soft smile curled on her lips. Li Qin Yao stared at the drawing for a few seconds longer and bent down to kiss her daughter on the cheek. ¡°Well, you can continue your drawing. When you finished, let¡¯s go to Great-grandfather¡¯s ce, alright? Didn¡¯t you tell me that you wanted to apany Great-grandfather?¡± The little girl¡¯s eyes sparkled upon hearing that they were heading to her Great-grandfather¡¯s ce. She quickly finished her drawing and followed her mother to her Great-grandfather¡¯s ce which was not too far away. When they arrived, the Great-grandfather, Zhang Jing greeted them at the door and ushered them inside happily. ¡°Great-grandfather, did you make me my favorite chicken wing?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at the elderly man and blinked, showing off her cute look. Zhang Jingughed. He bent to pat the little princess on her head and spoke, ¡°Of course. Great-grandfather knew that Li Xue ising to visit. How can I not make your favorite chicken wing? Come. Go and wash your hand. We¡¯ll eat together, alright?¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded happily and followed her Great-grandfather to wash her hand. When she walked into the dining area, the little girl noticed that her mother was on her phone and decided not to disturb her. She took a seat and stared at the barbecued chicken wings that her Great-grandfather had prepared. Just looking at them would make her stomach grumble. However, as her mother was still on the phone Zhang Li Xue could only sit patiently. Her eyes lit up as she watched her mother sit beside her. Seeing that the elders had started to eat, Zhang Li Xue eyed the chicken wings. As if he could read her mind, her Great-grandfather had helped her to take a piece of a chicken wing to her bowl. The little girl began to eat happily. However, her expression changed when she saw her mother clipped at the vegetable dishes into her bowl. Just like her Great-grandfather, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s least favorite food was vegetables. The taste was nd and she did not like the texture. ¡°Li Xue, eat these vegetables as well,¡± Her mother reminded her. ¡°Mommy...¡± Li Qin Yao smiled patiently. ¡°Did you see these cabbage? This is what you and great-grandfather nted in the garden thest time.¡± Zhang Li Xue turned to her great-grandfather. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Un,¡± Zhang Jing nodded proudly. ¡°Don¡¯t you want to take a bite and try them?¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°These are the vegetables that you have grown. Don¡¯t you want to know what they tasted like?¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at the piece of vegetable in her bowl and picked it up slowly. She took a bite and chewed slowly. It seemed that the cabbage tasted pretty good. ¡°Mommy, it¡¯s good.¡± ¡°The vegetables that you grow are more delicious, right?¡± The little girl nodded. ¡°Mommy, you are right.¡± Then, she turned to her great-grandfather and spoke, ¡°Great-grandfather, you should eat them as well. I grow them. So you have to eat them.¡± Zhang Jing watched the little girl helplessly. How can he not know that his granddaughter-inw was tricking him into eating vegetables? With the way his great-granddaughter was watching him, the old man could only eat his vegetables. Once they finished their meal, Zhang Li Xue went to watch some cartoons with her mother. The character was a little girl who could travel through time and space. There were many fascinating things and Zhang Li Xue would often ask her mother to exin. Her mother¡¯s phone at the side rang. Zhang Li Xue watched as her mother went to the side to pick up the phone. She did not know who was her mother talking to butter, Zhang Li Xue saw her mother¡¯s phone slide down her hand and fall to the ground. Noticing her mother¡¯s pale face, Zhang Li Xue started to worry. She ran over and shouted. ¡°Mommy!¡± Chapter 20 Chapter 20: An ident The house was too quiet. Zhang Li Xue sat in the living room with her colored pencils and papers. She seemed to be drawing something but once in a while, the little girl would nce at the clock before she continue to draw. The television was on, but Zhang Li Xue was no longer in the mood to watch the television. Her mother and her great-grandfather had left the house a few hours ago. They did not tell her where they were going, but only let the auntie look over her. Zhang Li Xue recalled her mother¡¯s pale face and frowned. She did not know what had happened, but she could tell that it was nothing good. Her heart kept pounding hard but she did not know what to do. At this time, the only thing she could do was to sit in the room obediently while waiting for her mother to return. ..... ¡°Little Miss, it¡¯s gettingte.¡± Hearing the voice, Zhang Li Xue looked up and saw the auntie that worked to look after her great-grandfather. ¡°Your mother and great-grandfather should bete. Why don¡¯t you head upstairs and sleep first?¡± Auntie Wu spoke. ¡°Later, when your mother returned, I¡¯ll wake you up, alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue pursed her lip. ¡°I¡¯ll wait for a while.¡± Auntie Wu heaved a helpless sigh. She wanted to continue and pursue the little girl, but she also knew that the girl was worried. Although her mother had not told her anything, the girl could probably sense that something was happening. However, when her mother and great-grandfather left the house in a rush, the little girl did not make any noise. She was very sensible. Auntie Wu¡¯s heart was in pain as she thought about the news they received a while ago. The little girl¡¯s father, Zhang Yu Han was on his way back home from the airport when a car crashed into his vehicle. It was said that he was taken to the hospital and was still in the operation room. At this time, they were still waiting for the doctor toe out. When both Li Qin Yao and Zhang Jing headed out to the hospital, they still did not know anything about Zhang Yu Han¡¯s condition. As someone who had been working with the Zhang family for years, Auntie Wu could only pray that everything will be alright. Zhang Li Xue was still small. She still needed her father. Auntie Wu went to busy herself with some work so that she would stop worrying too much. When she looked at the little girl again, she found that the little girl had already fallen asleep with her head on the table. With a helpless sigh, Auntie Wei helped to carry the girl into the room. Just as she lifted the girl, Auntie Wu saw the drawing that Zhang Li Xue has been working on. Her eyes and nose stung as the tears threatened toe out. It turned out that the little girl was working on a drawing of her family. ... When Zhang Li Xue woke up, she first realized that she was in unfamiliar surroundings. She sat up and rubbed her eyes as she looked at the room. A disappointed look appeared on her face when she did not see her mother around. The side of the bed was cold. It seemed that her mother had not returned and slept with herst night. Zhang Li Xue get off the bed and left the room. This was not the first time that she had lived in the room and she was used to everything around her. After going to the bathroom to clean up, the little girl headed downstairs to find Auntie Wu and ask about her mother. To her surprise, she found that her maternal grandmother, Xu Yn, was in the living room. Her eyes lit up. Zhang Li Xue held the railing and walked down the stairs carefully. ¡°Grandma!¡± Xu Yn looked up and went over to her granddaughter¡¯s side quickly. ¡°Li Xue! You woke up. Come over to Grandma. Let me take a look at you.¡± Zhang Li Xue walked over to her grandma¡¯s side with her short legs. Once she reached her grandma¡¯s side, Zhang Li Xue spread her arms and hugged her grandma¡¯s legs tightly. ¡°Grandma, why are you here?¡± This was her great-grandpa¡¯s house. Her grandma doesn¡¯t usuallye over to this house. Xu Yn crouched down and hugged the little girl in her arms. Her heart was in pain as she thought of what happened to her son-inw. Last night, she received the news that her son-inw met an ident. When she arrived at the hospital, her daughter, Li Qin Yao was waiting for Zhang Yu Han to wake up. His operation has been sessful and they were waiting for him to wake up. Xu Yn had visited them for a while before heading to Zhang¡¯s old residence to check on her granddaughter. The little girl should be ufortable when her mother was not by her side. However, she stayed home without throwing tantrum as she did not want her mommy to worry. Xu Yn suppressed her worry and held the little girl tighter. ¡°Li Xue, have you brushed your teeth? Let¡¯s go and have breakfast together, alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded obediently. Holding hands, the two of them headed to the dining area together. The food was already served on the table. Xu Yn watched as her granddaughter ate her breakfast and sighed. Her granddaughter was really pitiful. Zhang Li Xue ate half a bowl of her porridge before she turned to look at her grandma. ¡°Grandma.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°Where did my mommy and great-grandpa go? When will theye back?¡± Xu Yn hesitated. She did not know whether she could tell the little girl what had happened to her father or how the little girl was going to take the news. Auntie Wu came out of the kitchen and overheard the little girl¡¯s question. The two women exchanged a look but none of them know how to answer the little girl¡¯s question. ¡°Grandma, I miss my Mommy,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. Her voice sounded as if she was about to cry. ¡°Can we call her and ask when will shee back?¡± Xu Yn was weak against the little girl¡¯s pitiful look. In the end, she could only give in. ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s call your Mommy after you finished your breakfast.¡± The little girl¡¯s eyes lit up. She picked up her spoon again and ate her breakfast carefully. Chapter 21 Chapter 21: Bad News Early in the morning, Bai Qi came out of his room and coughed. His face was slightly reddened and his body looked listless. He walked towards the dining room with a pitiful look on his face. His family members were already seated in the dining area. However, his grandmother was nowhere to be seen. His father was scrolling down his email on his phone and his mother was scooping some porridge for everyone else. Bai Qi opened his mouth, wanting to act pitiful to everyone so that he could skip school for another day. He did not know whether the little fairy would be looking for him at school. All he knew was that he was too embarrassed to see her again. Mu Zhen Yu should probably tell her what he had done previously. Bai Qi just did not want the little fairy to look at him in anger or disappointment. For the past few months, they have been practicing basketball together and he was enjoying it very much. He wanted to keep the smiling Zhang Li Xue in his mind. Therefore, Bai Qi thought that it would be better if he avoided her for the past few days. The best way to do so was to pretend that he was unwell so that he could skip school. Yesterday, he managed to trick the adults. Bai Qi was hoping that he could skip school for another day just so he could avoid the little fairy. ..... As he was walking to the dining table, his grandmother walked into the room with a distressed look on her face. She let out a sigh before she sat down beside Bai¡¯s Grandfather. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Bai Grandpa asked when he noticed the look on his wife¡¯s face. His gaze shifted to the phone in his wife¡¯s hand. ¡°Who called you early this morning?¡± ¡°Bad news, bad news. Old Man, haven¡¯t you heard?¡± The Old Madam Bai, Chi Ning spoke. ¡°What?¡± ¡°Zhang Jing¡¯s grandson, Yu Han had an ident yesterday,¡± Chi Ning said. ¡°The operation has been sessful, but I heard that he hasn¡¯t woken up yet.¡± Bai¡¯s grandfather, Bai Yu¡¯s expression changed as he heard the news. His brow furrowed and he seemed to be in deep thought. ¡°Then, let¡¯s go and visit Zhang Jing and his grandson at the hospitalter.¡± Bai Yu and Chi Ning were from the same generation as Zhang Jing. They have known each other for years and were quite close to each other. Hearing that something bad had happened to the Zhang family, of course, they wanted to visit their friends. At the side, Bai Qi let out another soft cough, but the adults were too engrossed in this topic that they had not seen him. The little boy was about to speak again when his grandmother spoke again. ¡°I hope that nothing bad would happen to him. Their little princess, Li Xue is very young. She still needed her father very much.¡± The familiar name made him pause. Bai Qi stood up straight. This time, he did not look as if he was sick. Li Xue... wasn¡¯t that the name of that little fairy? ¡°Mom, the Zhang family you were talking about... was it the one that Wu Xin and I had attended the wedding banquet previously?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s mother, Jiang Yu Qing spoke. Chi Ning recalled that she had let her son and daughter-inw attend Zhang Jing¡¯s granddaughter¡¯s wedding banquet in their stead a few months ago. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Chi Ning spoke. Jiang Yu Qing¡¯s expression changed as she recalled how her son had gotten into trouble with Zhang¡¯s little princess. Even though it was her son who was at fault, Jiang Yu Qing¡¯s impression of Zhang Yu Han and his wife was not very good. At the wedding banquet, she was scolded by Zhang Yu Han¡¯s wife in front of a few other parents. Later, she was too embarrassed to see her friends that she had chosen to hide in the house for a few weeks. ¡°Grandma!¡± Bai Qi walked over to his grandmother¡¯s side with an anxious look on his face. From the adult¡¯s conversation, Bai Qi was able to guess that something had happened to the little fairy¡¯s father. He was anxious and could not stop worrying about his friend. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Chi Ning saw her grandson and remembered that he was a little unwell yesterday. She put her palm on the boy¡¯s forehead and sighed in relief upon finding that the boy¡¯s temperature was not as hot as she had expected. At this time, Bai Qi was no longer in the mood to pretend that he was unwell anymore. The only thing in his mind was his little friend. Bai Qi did not answer his grandmother¡¯s question quickly. He tugged at his grandmother¡¯s arms, motioning her to lower down so that he could whisper to her. Old Madam Bai caught his meaning and leaned over. ¡°Grandma, are you talking about the little fairy?¡± Bai Qi whispered. The others tried to listen to his words, but none of them could hear anything. As this was not the first time that Bai Qi had shared a secret with his grandmother, none of them mind that much. Chi Ning was a little stunned upon hearing her grandson¡¯s question. She recalled the secret they shared and how her grandson had mentioned practicing basketball with the little girl at the kindergarten. Her face turned softer. Chi Ning caressed the boy¡¯s cheek and nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± His grandmother¡¯s confirmation only made him anxious. Bai Qi overheard his grandparents talking that Li Xue¡¯s father was at the hospital. The image of the little girl crying while hiding in her father¡¯s embrace appeared in his mind. Bai Qi could guess that Li Xue would be anxious without her father. He wished that he could be by the little fairy¡¯s side so that he could coax her. He wanted to be by her side so that he could see her with his eyes that she was alright. ¡°Mom!¡± Bai Qi turned to his mother. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the kindergarten earlier, alright?¡± Jiang Yu Qing looked at her son. ¡°I heard you coughing earlier. You¡¯re still unwell, right? How about staying another day at home and rest?¡± If he was unwell, it would be troublesome if he infected the other kids at the kindergarten. ¡°No, Mom, I¡¯m alright, Bai Qi said. ¡°I had enough sleep and rest yesterday. I think I am fit enough to return to the kindergarten.¡± Chapter 22 Chapter 22: Is Daddy Sick? Bai Qi managed to convince his mother that he was well enough and let him go to school. When he arrived, Bai Qi quickly ran toward the gymnasium to look for the little fairy. He stopped at the door and peeked inside. His chest was heaving up and down as he scanned the hall. Just as he had expected, his little fairy would not be at the gymnasium at this time. His heart sunk. Although he was disappointed that he did not get to see Zhang Li Xue, Bai Qi quickly suppressed that emotion. At this time, he was worried about the little girl. His heart was aching. He could almost imagine the little girl crying until her face turned red and her cheek was stained with tears. Pursing his lips into a thin line, Bai Qi ran over to the kindergarten¡¯s entrance. He thought that the little girl had note to school yet. Then, it would be better if he waited for her at the entrance, right? More and more students had arrived at the kindergarten, but the person he was waiting for was nowhere to be seen. ..... Soon, the gate closed and the kindergarten teacher was rushing everyone to ss. Bai Qi had no other choice but to go to ss. It seemed that Zhang Li Xue was noting to school today. What was he thinking? Something so big had happened. Of course, the little girl would not attend school. Still... he was very worried about the girl. It seemed that there was nothing else for him to do other than waiting for school to end. Later, he will ask his grandma about the little girl. He seemed to remember that his grandparents were nning to visit Zhang Li Xue¡¯s father at the hospital. ... Zhang family¡¯s old residence. After having her breakfast, Zhang Li Xue followed her grandmother to the living room. She watched as her grandmother took out her phone and dialed a number. She listened to her grandmother speaking to her grandmother with an anxious look in her eyes. She wanted to speak to her mother too and found out what was going on... Her grandmother finally looked up and passed her the phone. ¡°Li Xue, your mother wanted to speak to you.¡± Zhang Li Xue held the phone carefully with both hands and spoke, ¡°Thank you, grandma.¡± Then, she pressed the phone to her ears and spoke. ¡°Hello? Mommy?¡± ¡°Li Xue, what are you doing? Have you had your breakfast?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°I ate my breakfast with my grandma. I finished a bowl of porridge just now. Mommy, what about you? Have you eaten your breakfast? When are youing over?¡± Xu Yn was apanying her granddaughter when she heard the little girl¡¯s questions. Her heart was aching and her tears were threatening toe out. ¡°Well, Mommy had her breakfast just now,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke on the other line. Li Xue, Mommy is going to be away for a few days. Can you stay with your Grandma for a while?¡± Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips into a thin line. ¡°Can¡¯t you take me along with you? Mommy, I miss you so much.¡± Her dad was not around and now, her mother told her that she have to stay with her grandma. Although this was not the first time that her parents had left her to stay with her grandma, Zhang Li Xue thought that this was all too sudden. Usually, before they leave her for a longer period, her parents would tell her earlier so that she could be prepared for it. She hasn¡¯t hugged her mother enough. ¡°Well, Mommy missed Li Xue very much as well.¡± Li Qin Yao tried her best trying to suppress her tears. She was worried that her daughter might sense something and worry. ¡°Mommy, where are you going?¡± Li Qin Yao shut her eyes tightly and took a few deep breaths to calm down. After a while, she decided to tell her daughter some truth. ¡°Well, Mommy is apanying Daddy at the hospital.¡± ¡°Is Daddy sick?¡± ¡°Mhm... Daddy was injured. But the doctor said he is fine. So, Li Xue, you don¡¯t have to worry much, alright? Listen to your Grandma. Be obedient Mommy and Daddy will return soon.¡± Zhang Li Xue decided to trust her mother¡¯s words. ¡°Then, Mommy, can¡¯t you take me along? I wanted to apany Daddy as well. I promise I won¡¯t make noise. I¡¯ll sit around obediently.¡± ¡°Well, maybe not today,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. ¡°Why not?¡± Li Qin Yao knew that her daughter was smart and could figure out a way to coax her. Therefore, she had toe out with a reason first. ¡°Well, your grandparents areing over,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°They would be sad to see that there was no one around when they got home. How about you wait for them to arrive first? Later, you can follow them ande to see Daddy and me, alright?¡± At this time, her husband, Zhang Yu Han still hasn¡¯t woken up. Li Qin Yao was hoping that she could buy some time. Perhaps, once her inws arrived, her husband would already wake up and she did not have to make their daughter worry. Zhang Li Xue thought about her paternal grandparents who were living overseas. It was not easy for them to return to Y City and see her. Her mother was right. Her grandparents would be upset to find that there was no one at home. After giving it a thought, Zhang Li Xue finally agree. ¡°Then, I will listen to Mommy,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I¡¯ll stay home with my Grandma and wait for my grandparents to arrive. Later, we wille over and find you and Daddy, alright?¡± ¡°Good girl. Listen to your Grandma, alright?¡± The mother and daughter exchanged a few more words. Once Zhang Li Xue was satisfied with her mother¡¯s answer, she returned the phone to her Grandma again. ¡°Grandma, Mommy wants to talk to you.¡± ¡°Thank you, Li Xue.¡± Xu Yn patted the little girl¡¯s hair. ¡°Go and watch some cartoon first. Grandma wille over and y with youter, alright?¡± ¡°Un. I know. Grandma, you should talk to Mommy first.¡± Zhang Li Xue slipped off the sofa and ran over to watch the TV. Chapter 23 Chapter 23: Your Father Woke Up Zhang Li Xue waited for two days for her paternal grandparents to arrive. On the next day, she finally got her grandparents to bring her along to the hospital to find her mother. The moment Zhang Li Xue saw her mother, she quickly let go of her grandmother¡¯s hand and ran over to her mother. ¡°Mommy!¡± The atmosphere around the hospital was gloomy but Zhang Li Xue did not seem to notice anything. For that little girl, it has been a few days since thest time she saw her mother. Zhang Li Xue was missing her mother terribly. She reached to her mother¡¯s side and wrapped her tiny arms around her mother¡¯s neck. Her body gradually rxed as she inhaled her mother¡¯s scent. Her paternal grandmother, Liu Hui Lan almost had a heart attack when she watched the girl rush forward. ¡°Li Xue, be careful.¡± However, Zhang Li Xue seemed as if she could not hear her grandmother¡¯s words. The little girl continued to hug her mother as if she did not want to let go. ..... ¡°Mommy, I missed you so much. I¡¯ll stay here with you alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°I¡¯ll be obedient and listen to you. Don¡¯t leave me, alright?¡± Li Qin Yao¡¯s expression grew softer. She hugged her daughter and rained her kisses on the girl¡¯s face. ¡°Alright. You can apany Mommy and Daddy here.¡± The little girl¡¯s face lit up. As long as she can be with her parents, Zhang Li Xue would be satisfied. ¡°But Li Xue,¡± Her mother continued. ¡°You can stay for a while. You have to go back with your grandparents when the sky turned dark, alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue was not happy. ¡°I cannot stay?¡± ¡°Mommy and Daddy will need to sleep,¡± Her grandfather, Zhang Xi, spoke. ¡°When they have enough rest, the doctor will let them leave the hospital quickly.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at her grandfather as she pondered over his words. ¡± I want Mommy and Daddy t get well soon.¡± She looked at her mother again and spoke, ¡°I will follow my grandparentster. Mommy, you have to get well soon.¡± After hugging her mother for a long time, Zhang Li Xue finally noticed her father who was lying on the hospital bed. She stared at him for a long time and whispered, ¡°Mommy, why is Daddy still asleep?¡± Li Qin Yao followed her daughter¡¯s line of gaze. ¡°Daddy is not feeling well. He needed to sleep so that he will recover faster.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that her mother¡¯s words made sense. She continued to watch her father and saw the machine next to him. Seeing that there were a few wires and tubes attached to him made her frown. She did not know why, but she did not like to see her father like this. ¡°Mommy, when will he wake up?¡± Her mother stared at her for a long time without saying a word. Then, her mother pulled her into her embrace and whispered, ¡°Let¡¯s continue to talk to your Daddy. Maybe when he heard our voices, he will wake up sooner.¡± Zhang Li Xue reached to grip the hem of her father¡¯s nket and spoke, ¡°Daddy, you have to wake up soon and apany me. You said you were going to teach me to y basketball.¡± She looked at her mother again with an inquiring gaze. ¡°Mommy, can I give Daddy a kiss?¡± ¡°Li Xue,e. I¡¯ll lift you.¡± At the side, her uncle, Wei Jun Hao waved his hand at her. Zhang Li Xue stretched her arms and went into her uncle¡¯s arms. As her uncle brought her closer to her father, Zhang Li Xue took this chance to take a look at her father. Her lips pursed into a thin line once she noticed that her father¡¯s arms were tightly wrapped in bandages. She inched closer and peck on her father¡¯s cheek. ¡°Daddy, you have to wake up soon. Daddy, I love you.¡± ... Days passed but her parents still haven¡¯t returned home. Zhang Li Xue would visit the hospital in the morning with her grandparents and spend her time apanying her parents. Because something had happened to her father, Zhang Li Xue did not go to the kindergarten. Her mother had called the kindergarten and exined their situation. Although she was regretting that she would not be able to spend her time with her friends, Zhang Li Xue was mostly worried about her father who continued to sleep. While her father was lying on the bed, Zhang Li Xue would continue to chat with her father about a lot of things, for example, the cartoon shows that she watched. Then, she opened the book in her hand and tried to read her father some stories, but there were a few words that she could not recognize. In the end, it was her mother who had to help her read. When the sky turned darker, she would then return home with her grandparents. Each time that her grandparents brought her home, Zhang Li Xue would wave goodbye to her parents and follow her grandparents back home obediently. The little girl did not throw any tantrums or cause trouble for them. She continued to pray that her father would recover soon and returned home with her mother. ... That morning, Zhang Li Xue walked down the stairs and headed to the dining room for breakfast. As she approached closer, Zhang Li Xue could see that everyone had a happy look on their face. Her youngest aunt, Zhang Yu Ying was the first to notice her presence. Zhang Yu Ying walked over and carried the little girl in her arms. ¡°Li Xue, your father woke up.¡± The little girl stared at her auntie in disbelief. Her lips gradually bloomed into a smile. ¡°Really? Aunt, you are not lying to me, right?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Yu Ying nodded. ¡°Aunt won¡¯t lie to you.¡± ¡°Then, can we go and visit my Daddy? I missed him and my Mommy.¡± ¡°Of course, you can.¡± Zhang Yu Ying nodded. ¡°After you eat your breakfast, I¡¯ll bring you to the hospital to see your parents, alright?¡± ¡°Good.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed happily. ¡°Auntie... quickly put me down. I¡¯m going to eat my breakfast quickly.¡± Chapter 24 Chapter 24: Back to School After two weeks of absence, Zhang Li Xue finally returned to the kindergarten. As her father was still injured and her mother had terrible morning sickness, the task to send her over to the kindergarten fell on her younger aunt, Zhang Yu Ying. Zhang Li Xue liked her aunt very much. Her aunt would spoil her so much and would allow her to eat the extra candy that her mother would forbid her to eat. Sometimes, Zhang Li Xue thought that her aunt was always in a daze. If it was not for her younger uncle, Wei Jun Hao, perhaps her aunt would be tricked plenty of times. Looking at the way her father and aunt interacted, Zhang Li Xue was a little worried that looking after her younger sibling would be as difficult. When Zhang Li Xue arrived at the gate, there were a lot of other kids who arrived with their parents as well. Some of the kids were her ssmates. Zhang Li Xue looked out the window with an excited look on her face. It has been a while since she hade to school and she was missing her friends a lot. ..... The little girl wondered if her friends would still remember her after they haven¡¯t seen her for weeks. Would Fang Su Jin have a new deskmate? Moreover, there was someone else that she was worried about. Two weeks ago, something had happened to her teammate, Bai Qi. Zhang Li Xue had wanted to talk to him, but the boy did note to school. Later, something happened to her family and she was unable to go to school. Now that she had returned, Zhang Li Xue was anxious to look for Bai Qi. She wanted to coax him to continue ying basketball with her. It was hard for her to find a teammate and train him. Zhang Li Xue was not about to let him leave just like that. She wondered if she should head to the gymnasium to look for Bai Qi, or should she find him in his ss? Would he be disappointed when she did not show up for practice for two weeks? As she looked out the window, Zhang Li Xue could not help but look for Bai Qi at the gate. However, there were too many kids around and she could not see properly. ¡°Li Xue, we¡¯ve arrived,¡± Zhang Yu Ying spoke as she pulled over the vehicle. ¡°Later, I wille over to pick you up, alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue turned to her aunt and nodded obediently. ¡°Un. I know.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t run around after school. Don¡¯te out until you see me,¡± Zhang Yu Ying reminded her. ¡°Don¡¯t follow after strangers, do you understand?¡± ¡°Aunt, I know.¡± Her mother had reminded her about this a few times. Zhang Li Xue still remembered her mother¡¯s words. The little girl seemed as if she understood everything she said, but Zhang Yu Ying was a little worried. Her niece was adorable. Who knows if some pervert set his eyes on her? The thought made her ufortable and Zhang Yu Ying quickly dismissed that thought. As her brother and sister-inw were not feeling well, Zhang Yu Ying had to look over her niece. She was a little worried that something would happen to the little girl during this time. Zhang Li Xue was the little princess of the family. If something happened to her, Zhang Yu Ying did not know whether she was able to shoulder the responsibility. Therefore, she had long made a decision to be protective of her niece. ¡°Aunt, I have to go now.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at her aunt with her bright eyes. ¡°Alright,¡± Zhang Yu Ying finally heaved a breath. ¡°Come over and give me a kiss.¡± Zhang Li Xue waited for her aunt to help her get out of her seat. Then, she leaned over and nted a kiss on her aunt¡¯s cheek. As she alighted from the vehicle, a few of her ssmates saw her and walked over. ¡°Li Xue, you¡¯re back!!¡± Lin Na greeted her with the others. ¡°We haven¡¯t seen you in a while. Where did you go to?¡± ¡°Our ss teacher said you were not going toe for a while, but she did not tell us why,¡± another ssmate spoke. ¡°Li Xue, are you feeling unwell?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at the group of friends who came over to surround her. Her lips turned into a smile as she saw that everyone still remember her. Everyone was asking her a lot of questions and she did not know which one to answer first. There are a lot of things that she wanted to say to them, but she did not know where to start. ¡°Something happened to my family,¡± Zhang Li Xue exined briefly. At this time, a kindergarten teacher walked over and urged the kids not to stand at the gate and go straight into their ss for safety reasons. Hearing the teacher¡¯s reminder, the kids answered politely and turned to Zhang Li Xue again. ¡°Let¡¯s not stand here and go to the ss first,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Her ssmates quickly agreed. Soon, everyone was following behind her and headed to ss. It seemed that after she met her friends at the gate, Zhang Li Xue had forgotten her n to look for Bai Qi. The children headed to the ssroom while escorting Zhang Li Xue. Zhang Yu Ying watched her niece walk through the gate and snapped a few photos as evidence that she hadpleted her mission. Seeing the little girl walking together with her friends made her smile. Zhang Yu Ying did not expect that the little girl would be very popr among her friends. As she walked among her friends, the little girl seemed as if she was the leader of a pack. Once she was sure that the girl had entered the ssroom safely, Zhang Yu Ying entered the car and drive away Because of her brother¡¯s ident, there were a lot of matters that she had to look after. As the vehicle left, a boy finally came out from his hiding. Bai Qi had seen Zhang Li Xue from the moment she alighted from the car. He wanted to walk over and ask her whether she was feeling alright, but seeing that he was surrounded by her friends, Bai Qi stopped himself. In the end, he could only watch as her figure disappeared from his eyes. Seeing the smile on her face, Bai Qi was more at ease. The little fairy did not look sad. Then it should mean that everything was alright with her, right? Chapter 25 Chapter 25: This Person was Bai Qi! As soon as she entered the ssroom, a few more of her ssmates went closer, wanting to find out why she did not attend ss. Zhang Li Xue exined that her father got into an ident and told them that he was now recuperating well. The ssmates began to discuss on ident. A few minutester, they got distracted and their conversation shifted into something else. Soon, the crowd started to disperse. Zhang Li Xue took a deep breath and chatted with her deskmate, Fang Su Jin. At this time, the chubby boy in ss, Meng Hao walked over to their table. The boy ced a few pieces of candy on the table and smiled shyly. ¡°Li Xue, you haven¡¯t shown up in school for a few days. I saved a few candies for you.¡± ¡°Thank you, Meng Hao.¡± Zhang Li Xue picked took the candies and hid them in her bag quickly. If their teacher saw them, her candies might be confiscatedter on. ¡°It¡¯s good to see that you have returned,¡± Meng Hao said. ¡°I hope that you can cheer up.¡± ..... The group of kids chatted for a while until their ssroom teacher entered. The kids scattered to their ces and listened to their teacher¡¯s instructions. Zhang Li Xue finally remember that she had nned to find Bai Qi when the lesson began. By then, it was toote for her to go and find Bai Qi. The little girl exhaled a long sigh. It seemed that she will have to rush out after school to find Bai Qi. Now that she knew where his ssroom was, Zhang Li Xue nned to head over. The ss continued as usual. It has been a while since she had attended ss and the little girl was having so much fun with her friends. Still, Zhang Li Xue made a note to herself so that she would not forget that she had a mission. Once the ss ended, Zhang Li Xue grabbed her bag and rushed out to leave. Her deskmate, Fang Su Jin watched as she run off with a puzzled look on her face. However, thinking that Zhang Li Xue was probably anxious to return home and see her father, Fang Su Jin decided to shrug it off. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue finally arrived in front of Bai Qi¡¯s ssroom. The little girl looked around and could not hide her disappointment when she could not find the person she was looking for. Zhang Li Xue stopped a senior sister who was walking out of the ssroom anxiously. ¡°Hello, sister. Is this Bai Qi¡¯s ss? Is he not here today?¡± The elder sister looked at Zhang Li Xue¡¯s adorable face and wondered why would shee to look for Bai Qi. ¡°Bai Qi? He had left the ssroom a couple of minutes ago. Little sister, you might be able to catch up with him if you hurry.¡± Her eyes lit up. Zhang Li Xue thanked the elder sister and run off to catch up with Bai Qi. She was afraid that if she was toote, it would be hard to find the chance to look for the boy again. Her eyes were looking around as she looked for Bai Qi. Zhang Li Xue tried to recall the bag he was carrying but she did not remember anything. Just as they were approaching the gate, Zhang Li Xue finally found the person she was looking for. She dashed forward and grabbed the boy¡¯s wrist. She tugged at his hand causing the boy to turn around. Her eyes lit up brightly when she saw his face. She had guessed it right! This person was Bai Qi! Meanwhile, Bai Qi was looking at the little girl with a surprised look on his face. Early this morning, he had wanted to look for this little fairy but had missed his chance when she was surrounded by her ssmates. Bai Qi had thought that he would have to find her again tomorrow. But who would have thought that the girl would being to look for him instead? ¡°Li... Xue?¡± Noticing that they were in the middle of the path, Bai Qi pulled her over aside. He noticed that the girl was catching up her breath and guessed that she should be running over. A thought came to his mind, but Bai Qi quickly dispersed it. ¡°Are you... looking for me?¡± The little girl nodded her head enthusiastically. ¡°I¡¯ve been looking for you.¡± The light that beginning to dim in his eyes was lit up again. Bai Qi thought that it was silly how he could be this happy upon hearing her words. ¡°Why?¡± Zhang Li Xue thought over what had happened a few weeks ago. ¡°You... are you still angry? Last time, Brother Zhen Yu pushed you.¡± Bai Qi lowered his gaze as he recalled the incident. The incident made him ufortable. But he was not angry. His gaze fell on their hands. It seemed that Zhang Li Xue had not noticed that she was still holding his hand. Bai Qi wanted to pull his hand away, but he was unwilling to do so. He seemed to like the feeling of her soft hands against his. ¡°I¡¯m not angry,¡± Bai Qi spoke. Zhang Li Xue was relieved. As she thought that she was not going to lose this teammate, made her happy. She had the urge to lurch over and hug him. ¡°Then, you will stille over for practice right?¡± Bai Qi hesitated. He had known Mu Zhen Yu for a while and did not doubt that the boy would be telling Li Xue about what he had done at the wedding. Then, does it mean that she did not mind? ¡°You still wanted to y with me? Li Xue, you don¡¯t mind it?¡± Bai Qi saw her puzzled look and hesitated. ¡°I¡¯m sure that Mu Zhen Yu had told you right? What I have done at your aunt¡¯s wedding?¡± Zhang Li Xue had forgotten this matter. If Bai Qi did not mention it, she would not remember what Mu Zhen Yu had told her. The little girl stared at the boy¡¯s face, wondering if he was worried about this matter. ¡°But you have apologized.¡± Her face turned pink as she recalled another matter. ¡°Then, I also kicked you and haven¡¯t apologized for it.¡± Her mother had reminded her the next time she saw the boy, she have to apologize since she had done something wrong. A long time has passed but she only found the chance to apologize now. Chapter 26 Chapter 26: Our Secret He did not expect this twist. Bai Qi had never thought that Zhang Li Xue would not be angry. Instead, the little girl had apologized for kicking him a few months ago. His opinion towards Zhang Li Xue turned better. Bai Qi thought that she really deserved to be called a fairy. She was really kind. ¡°Then,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. Her pair of eyes were watching the boy cautiously. ¡°Will you continue and practice with me?¡± Bai Qi noticed the anxious look on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face. The little girl was really adorable. He thought that her slightly pouting mouth was adorable. Even if he wanted to avoid her because he was ashamed of what he had done to her previously, Bai Qi found that he was unable to reject her request. He lowered his head and stuttered. ¡°I-I guess so.¡± ..... Just like that, her eyes lit up and the corner of her lips slowly turned up. Zhang Li Xue grabbed him with both hands while trying to peek at his face. ¡°Really? You are not lying, right?¡± His heartbeat elerated and his ears turned red. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s expression was too adorable that he did not know what he should do. ¡°Un. I¡¯m not lying.¡± The boy quickly pulled his hand away from her grasp. His eyes darted around. ¡°I... I should go now. My parents will worry if they don¡¯t see me.¡± Zhang Li Xue watched as the boy turned around and shouted. ¡°Then, I will see you tomorrow for practice, alright?¡± Bai Qi halted and look at the girl again. ¡°Un. I will see you tomorrow.¡± Then, he ran out to hide from the little fairy. Bai Qi was afraid that his heart would burst the longer he lingered around. Meanwhile, there was someone who was watching the two children¡¯s interaction. Zhang Yu Ying arrived at the kindergarten half an hour earlier just because she was afraid that she might bete. When she saw that the kids had started toe out, Zhang Yu Ying alighted from her car and waited for her niece. When she saw the girl running toward the gate, Zhang Yu Ying raised her hand and waved to the little girl. She had thought that her niece would see her, but who would have thought that the little girl would stop to chat with a young boy. Her brow rose and Zhang Yu Ying was in the mood to eat some melon. She knew well that her brother was protective over his daughter. If he saw that his daughter has been talking to a cute boy and holding his hand, he was going to be furious. Just in time, Bai Qi ran passed her to reach his parents¡¯ side. Zhang Yu Ying had a chance to get a closer look at the boy. Perhaps, the sun was too ring and the weather was hot. It made the boy¡¯s face a little red. He was kind of cute. With one nce at him, Zhang Yu Ying could tell that the boy was going to be a mischievous heartbreaker. Just like that, Zhang Yu Ying decided to keep this matter about her niece and this boy a secret from her brother. Anyway, they were both children. Her brother, Zhang Yu Han could not control his daughter who she wanted to befriend with. It would be better to let Zhang Li Xue make a lot of friends while she was still a child. ¡°My aunt!¡± The familiar sweet voice echoed. Zhang Yu Ying turned around in time to see her niece running over to her side. Her twin tails bounced around as she moved. Seeing the little girl running happily in her direction, Zhang Yu Ying crouched down and spread her arms. Zhang Li Xue reached her side and hugged her aunt¡¯s neck. ¡°Aunt, you¡¯re here!¡± ¡°Are you that excited to see me?¡± Zhang Yu Ying was happy with the little girl¡¯s reaction. ¡°Un.¡± The girl nodded. Then, she leaned over and whispered, ¡°Aunt, let¡¯s go and grabbed some ice cream before we head back home. Can we?¡± Zhang Yu Ying snorted. She should have known that this little girl had an ulterior motive. However, facing the girl¡¯s expectant look, she did not have the heart to say no. ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Yu Ying rustled the girl¡¯s hair. ¡°But you cannot tell your parents about this.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at her aunt with her round, bright eyes. ¡°Aunt, this will be our secret. I won¡¯t tell them.¡± Zhang Yu Ying helped her niece into the vehicle and pull the seatbelt for her. Once everything was ready, she slid into the driver¡¯s seat and drive away. As the car got into the main road, Zhang Yu Ying nced at her niece and saw the little girl¡¯s happy expression. She was reminded of how the little girl was talking to that cute boy earlier and smiled. After pondering over this matter, Zhang Yu Ying cleared her throat and spoke, ¡°Li Xue.¡± She waited for the little girl to turn. ¡°I saw that you were talking to a boy earlier. Who is he? Your ssmate?¡± Zhang Li Xue frowned as she think of the question. ¡°Bai Qi?¡± ¡°His name is Bai Qi?¡± Zhang Yu Ying became more interested in this matter. ¡°You were talking to him at the gate just now.¡± ¡°He¡¯s not a ssmate. He¡¯s my teammate.¡± ¡°Your teammate?¡± ¡°Un.¡± The little girl nodded. ¡°I recruited him a while ago. He¡¯s pretty good at basketball.¡± The corner of her lips started to twitch. Never would she had thought that the reason her niece was close to a boy was because of basketball. It seemed that Zhang Li Xue was really her brother¡¯s daughter. The two of them were crazy about basketball. Zhang Yu Ying recalled how her brother, Zhang Yu Han had trained his team during his younger days. He was merciless towards his friend. Thinking of how this little girl was going to torture that handsome boy made her heart ache. ¡°Li Xue, have you told your father about your teammate?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t.¡± ¡°Then, don¡¯t tell him.¡± ¡°Why not?¡± ¡°Your father would not allow you to practice again if he knew about this.¡± ¡°Why not?¡± Zhang Li Xue could not understand why her auntie did not let her tell her father about Bai Qi. Zhang Yu Ying tried to think of a reason. ¡°Let¡¯s just say that your father can unreasonable sometimes. Just think of it as if your aunt is trying to protect you. Anyway...¡± She let out a cough. ¡°Let¡¯s keep the matter about Bai Qi a secret between us two, alright?¡± Chapter 27 Chapter 27: Their Age Gap! Although Zhang Li Xue never took her aunt¡¯s advice seriously, the girl had never mentioned her basketball partner in school. However, this does not have anything to do with her promise to her aunt, Zhang Yu Ying. The little girl would quickly forget about her teammate the moment she arrived home. Each time she saw her mother, Zhang Li Xue would look at her mother¡¯s tummy and talk to her unborn sibling for a long time. It can be seen that the little girl was looking forward to meeting her younger sibling soon. In her mind, her younger sibling was already herpanion who would y with her and practice basketball together. Because of her father¡¯s injury, her family members have been living in their house. With her big family all around her, Zhang Li Xue was just happy to have everyone apanying her to y. It was only when she was on her way to her kindergarten would Zhang Li Xue remember her basketball partner. ..... Her aunt, Zhang Yu Ying continued to take the task to send the little girl to kindergarten. Seeing that the little girl had run into the kindergarten after greeting her teacher made her sigh. Zhang Yu Ying was a little curious about the little girl¡¯s basketball practice. After that one time when had identally witnessed her niece and that little boy, Zhang Yu Ying had never seen the boy again. She was a little disappointed as she was hoping to watch the two children¡¯s interactions. Unfortunately for her, she could not enter the kindergarten and peek at what her little niece was doing. In the past few days, Zhang Li Xue had continued to practice basketball with Bai Qi in the gymnasium. Seeing that Bai Qi had appeared every day to practice with her made her happy. Zhang Li Xue really did not want to lose this teammate. It was hard for her to find someone who wanted to practice with her and the boy had diligently showed up. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s improvement made her feel that she shouldn¡¯t ck off as well. Zhang Li Xue wanted to continue and improve together with Bai Qi. Perhaps, when they started going to school, she could team up with Bai Qi and the two would be the best partner. Just like her father and her uncle, Wei Jun Hao. Perhaps, once they entered school, she would find more people who shared the same interest in basketball. Just thinking about it made her excited. After practicing for a while, Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi sat down on the floor to catch up their breath before they would return to their ss. Zhang Li Xue turned to her partner with a bright smile on her face. Her smile made Bai Qi stunned. His heartbeat elerated and his face turned redder. Bai Qi did not understand what was going on with himself and thought that he has been practicing a little too hard. Otherwise, why else would his heart continue to beat faster? ¡°Bai Qi, next time, let¡¯s attend the same school. Later, we can still partner up and have our own basketball team,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke excitedly. ¡°That¡¯s right, which school are you going to attend?¡± Hearing her question made him pause. He looked at Zhang Li Xue and hesitated. Although he was happy that the little fairy wanted to attend the same school as him so that they could continue and practice basketball, Bai Qi realized that there was one big problem. Zhang Li Xue was busy telling Bai Qi that she nned to attend the school where her father had attended in the past. She did not notice the change in Bai Qi¡¯s expression. It was only when he noticed that Bai Qi has been quiet that she noticed that something was wrong. Zhang Li Xue turned to Bai Qi and blinked. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Bai Qi hesitated. He did not want to ruin the little fairy¡¯s hope and dream, but he had no choice. ¡°You did not want to attend the same school as me?¡± Zhang Li Xue guessed. ¡°That¡¯s not it,¡± Bai Qi spoke quickly. ¡°I want to go to the same school as you.¡± Her face tilted to one side. ¡°Then, why do you look troubled?¡± Bai Qi pursed his lips into a thin line. ¡°Li Xue, I am a year older than you. I am the same age as Mu Zhen Yu.¡± The little girl nodded. ¡°Un. I already know about this.¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to attend school starting next year,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°But you will have to attend kindergarten for one more year before going to school.¡± Her eyes widened as she heard his words. Zhang Li Xue was too excited about the idea of expanding her team that she had forgotten about this one important matter. Their age gap! Does this mean that next year, she won¡¯t have anyone to apany her to practice basketball? The thought stunned her. Zhang Li Xue did not know how to respond. The bell rang as Zhang Li Xue continued to ponder this matter. Bai Qi had to remind his little captain that ss was about to start before Zhang Li Xue finally snapped out of her trance. The two of them went their separate ways and Zhang Li Xue could not stop thinking about this one big problem. She did not notice that there was someone who was watching her from afar. In fact, Mu Zhen Yu has been watching Zhang Li Xue practicing basketball for days. Each time, both Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi failed to see him lurking around. Mu Zhen Yu was unhappy to see that Zhang Li Xue continued to practice basketball with Bai Qi despite his warning. He had not thought that the little girl had really forgiven and forgotten about what Bai Qi had done to her previously. Seeing the two of them practicing basketball together made him unhappy. There were countless times when Mu Zhen Yu wanted to go over and tell Zhang Li Xue that he wanted to y basketball with her as well. However, his legs would refuse to move. Mu Zhen Yu would always remember that he had rejected her when Zhang Li Xue suggested ying basketball with him. He had thought that the little girl shouldn¡¯t be ying under the hot sun and told her that he was not interested in basketball. If he came forward and tell her that he changed his mind, would Xiao Li Xue think that he was up to something? After all, the girl hasn¡¯t been talking to him since thest time they talked. Mu Zhen Yu watched as Zhang Li Xue returned to her ss with aplicated look on his face. Chapter 28 Chapter 28: Another of our Secrets After school ended, Zhang Li Xue was unable to stop thinking about what Bai Qi had told her. When her aunt, Zhang Yu Ying picked her up from kindergarten, she naturally noticed her niece¡¯s strange mood. Zhang Li Xue was a talkative girl. Usually, the moment she entered the vehicle, the little girl would ask her to secretly treat her to eating ice cream. As a good aunt, Zhang Yu Ying rarely rejected the girl¡¯s requests. Seeing the girl staying in her seat without speaking made her curious. The car entered the main road. Zhang Yu Ying nced at her niece again and finally could no longer hold her curiosity. ¡°Li Xue, you seemed to be in a bad mood. What¡¯s wrong? Did your teacher give you too much homework?¡± Zhang Yu Ying would never consider that someone was bullying her niece. After all, in the family, Zhang Li Xue can be considered a little ancestor. The girl knows how to bully others instead. ¡°That¡¯s not it.¡± Zhang Li Xue frowned. ¡°Young Aunt, I want to grow up faster.¡± ..... ¡°Ah?¡± Zhang Yu Ying looked at her niece through the rear mirror. ¡°Why? You¡¯re still a child. You should grow up slowly. There¡¯s nothing good about growing up too fast.¡± A deep sigh escaped her. ¡°You should take your time and enjoy everything around you. I wish I didn¡¯t grow up so fast. Being someone your age is fun. You don¡¯t have to think of adult stuff.¡± In the past, Zhang Yu Ying had also thought that growing up quickly would be fun. It seemed that there were a lot of things that an adult could do. But now that she had be an adult, Zhang Yu Ying wished that she could be a child around her niece¡¯s age. Then, she can spend her time ying around. Thinking about the workload that she had to take after her brother¡¯s ident gave her a headache. Zhang Yu Ying hoped that her brother would recover faster and return to the office soon. She wanted to take a long vacation and avoid looking at the documents. Meeting the directors and managers to discuss work matters was not a fun matter as well. Those bunch of people only know how to make her angry. Zhang Yu Ying shook her head to clear the thought away. She looked at her niece again and asked, ¡°Li Xue, why do you want to grow up faster? Is there something that you wanted to do?¡± The little girl looked at her aunt with a serious look on her face. ¡°I want to go to school quickly. I cannot wait for another year.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Zhang Yu Ying looked at the little girl with a surprised look on her face. ¡°Li Xue, listen to me. Your teacher in school would be much stricter. Then, there is also a lot of homework.¡± She really could not figure out what was her niece thinking about. Seeing that the little girl had stayed silent for a long time, Zhang Yu Ying heaved another breath. ¡°Alright. Tell me, why do you want to go to school quickly?¡± Zhang Li Xue pondered about her conversation with Bai Qi again. ¡°Aunt, you remember that I have mentioned my teammate, right?¡± Zhang Yu Ying naturally remembered the cute little boy. She had hoped that she could see the boy again. However, after that one time, she had never run into the boy again. ¡°Un. I remember.¡± Her eyes turned bright. Zhang Yu Ying looked through the rear mirror again and smiled. ¡°Does this have to do with your friend?¡± ¡°Aunt, Bai Qi said he¡¯s going to attend school next year,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°But next year, I still have to attend kindergarten.¡± Zhang Yu Ying began to think that this matter was interesting. ¡°Oh? Her lips turned into a teasing smile. ¡°Li Xue, it couldn¡¯t be that you are unwilling to be apart from your friend?¡± Thinking that her niece had a childhood sweetheart made her grow excited. Moreover, her brother did not seem to know about Li Xue¡¯s friend. ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Aunt, once Bai Qi goes to school, I won¡¯t have anyone to practice basketball with me.¡± The corner of her lips began to twitch. She should have known that her niece was simr to her brother. They were both crazy about basketball. However, Zhang Yu Ying had never thought that the reason her niece wanted to grow up so fast and attend school was that she wanted to continue ying basketball. ¡°I don¡¯t want to lose my teammate,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°My daddy said, once I attend school, I can join the basketball team. There would be a lot of people who will join the club and we can y in a tournament.¡± Zhang Yu Ying had a headache. This little girl had started to think about a tournament! It seemed that her niece¡¯s interest in basketball is worst than her brother. ¡°Aunt, I really can¡¯t go to school earlier?¡± Zhang Li Xue was still thinking about this matter and could not hide her disappointment. Seeing the look on the little girl¡¯s face made her ufortable. Zhang Yu Ying coughed and spoke, ¡°In fact, it wasn¡¯t impossible.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°There is a way?¡± The little girl was using her adorable look to pull her into this trap. Although she wanted to look away and avoid this trouble, Zhang Yu Ying found that she was unable to look away. Forget it. This was her only niece. She should spoil her a little bit more. ¡°I can tell you,¡± Zhang Yu Ying said. ¡°However, you should not mention to your parents that I was the one who give you ideas, alright?¡± She could already picture her brother¡¯s wrath once he figured out that she had encouraged Li Xue. Her brother can be quite scary when he was angry. Zhang Li Xue nodded her eyes excitedly. ¡°Aunt. You¡¯re the best. You¡¯re my favorite. I won¡¯t tell my parents. It will be another of our secrets.¡± Zhang Yu Ying sighed, thinking that her niece was getting better at saying sweet stuff. After pondering about this matter for a while, Zhang Yu Ying then spoke, ¡°In fact, you can ask your parents to register you to school earlier. Just that, Li Xue, you have to study hard and pass the exam. Otherwise, they won¡¯t let you enter school earlier.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at her aunt in awe. She suddenly thought that her aunt can be very smart. Chapter 29 Chapter 29: Something to Discuss The moment she arrived home, Zhang Li Xue went to look for her father. The little girl saw that her father had obediently stayed in bed to recuperate and nodded in satisfaction. Zhang Yu Ying watched as the little girl inspected the bandage around her father¡¯s legs andughed. Zhang Li Xue was like a little strict nurse. The little girl continued to ask her father a few questions. Once she heard that her father was not in pain, she then ran out of the room to look for her mother. The little girl stared at the small bump on her mother¡¯s stomach and began to greet her younger sibling. Habitually, Li Qin Yao began to ask her daughter about school. She listened to the girl telling her about what she had learned in school attentively. After Zhang Li Xue had done telling her mother everything, she then tugged at her mother¡¯s hand. ¡°Mommy, I have something to discuss with you.¡± Li Qin Yao looked at her daughter¡¯s serious face and smiled. Whenever her daughter was frowning, her eyes would resemble her husband, Zhang Yu Hana a lot. Li Qin Yao patted the girl on her hair and spoke, ¡°What is it?¡± ..... ¡°Mommy, can I skip kindergarten and start going to school next year?¡± Li Qin Yao was startled. She had not expected that her daughter would suddenly make such a request. However, upon seeing the look on the little girl¡¯s face, Li Qin Yao could tell that her daughter was not ying around. ¡°Li Xue, why do you want to skip kindergarten?¡± Li Qin Yao asked. Her voice was gentle when she talked to her daughter. ¡°Didn¡¯t you tell me that going to kindergarten is fun?¡± Zhang Yu Ying stood at the side as she wondered how would the little girl tell her mother her reason. ¡°It is fun. And I also have a lot of friends.¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°Then, why?¡± ¡°I heard that my friend will start going to school next year. I also want to go to school next year too.¡± ¡°Your friend?¡± Li Qin Yao frowned. ¡°Mu Zhen Yu?¡± She could only think of that boy. After all, Mu Zhen Yu was a year older than Li Xue. The boy and his little brother oftene to their house to y with Li Xue. Zhang Li Xue tilted her head as she wondered why would her mother suddenly mention Brother Zhen Yu. However, the little girl did not make any rification that this matter had nothing to do with Mu Zhen Yu. This was the reason her parents had misunderstood her closeness to Mu Zhen Yu. ¡°So you wanted to go to school earlier because you did not want to be separated from your friend?¡± Zhang Li Xue thought about her teammate and nodded. ¡°Un. I don¡¯t want to be separated from my friend.¡± ¡°Mommy thinks it would be better if you continue to go to kindergarten next year. Li Xue, starting school earlier is not going to be easy. I hope that you can grow up and enjoy everything around you slowly.¡± The little girl was a little disappointed to hear her mother¡¯s reply. She could already guess that her mother was not going to allow her to go to school a little earlier. She looked at her mother with her puppy dog eyes and spoke, ¡°I really could not skip kindergarten earlier?¡± The look on her daughter¡¯s face was beginning to make her weak. Li Qin Yao was raking her mind to find a reason to reject her daughter¡¯s request when someone spoke. ¡°Sister-inw.¡± Zhang Yu Ying coughed as she made her appearance. ¡°Why don¡¯t you just go along with Li Xue¡¯s idea first? Anyway, before she could skip another year in kindergarten, she will have to take an exam to measure her knowledge. Perhaps, once she realized how difficult it was going to be, Li Xue will give up.¡± Li Qin Yao pondered over Zhang Yu Ying¡¯s words and thought that they made sense. Rather than rejecting her daughter¡¯s request now, maybe it would be better to let her experience how difficult it was going to be. But... if Li Xue passed the exam, then she would think about this matter again. ¡°Alright. But I will discuss this matter with your father first.¡± Her eyes lit up. Zhang Li Xue spread her arms and hugged her mother tightly. ¡°Mommy, you¡¯re the best!¡± She kissed her mother¡¯s cheek repeatedly andughed happily. ¡°Mommy, I love you the most.¡± Li Qin Yaoughed when she saw the way her daughter had reacted. She bopped the girl¡¯s nose and chuckled. Her daughter was really good at saying sweet words. Li Qin Yao started to wonder who did the little girl take after. Zhang Li Xue watched as her mother leave the room to head upstairs and look for her father. Then, she turned to her aunt and smiled. ¡°Aunt, thank you.¡± Zhang Yu Ying tapped her cheek with her finger. ¡°Then, what about my kiss?¡± The little girl giggled happily. She leaned over and gave her aunt a wet kiss on both cheeks. Instead of being disgusted with the little girl¡¯s saliva, Zhang Yu Ying seemed very happy to be kissed by her niece. She looked at the little girl and sighed. ¡°Alright, your aunt can only help you this far. Whether you can skip kindergarten next year will depend on your hard work. Li Xue, you have to study hard to pass this exam first.¡± ¡°Aunt, is it really difficult?¡± Zhang Yu Ying saw the look on her niece¡¯s face and her heart began to melt. ¡°It is quite difficult. If it was easy, then everyone would want to skip kindergarten earlier, right?¡± ¡°You¡¯re probably right.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that her aunt¡¯s words made sense. ¡°But you are a smart girl. You will probably pass the exam.¡± Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze and bit her lips. Then, she looked up again with a determined look in her eyes. ¡°Aunt, I will study hard and pass this exam.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Yu Ying patted her niece on her hair. ¡°Then, aunt will help you. If you found something that you don¡¯t understand, you can ask me. I can teach you.¡± Chapter 30 Chapter 30: Li Xue is a Genius! Although Zhang Yu Ying was the one to suggest for her niece take the test to skip kindergarten next year, she did not expect that her niece would take everything seriously. The girl has been reading her books and studying diligently. Once she came home from kindergarten, Zhang Li Xue would return to her room to study. It was only after she had finished doing her revision will she go out to y her favorite basketball. When she had convinced her sister-inw into agreeing, Zhang Yu Ying had thought that Li Xue would give up after she had to study for a long time. Who would have thought that the girl would study hard? Zhang Yu Ying realized that she had underestimated her niece¡¯s love of basketball. The little girl was willing to study hard just so that she could join Bai Qi in school and y basketball together. She was crazier than her father. ..... For the past few weeks, Zhang Yu Ying has been tutoring her niece as she prepared herself for the exam. She was proud of her niece who refused to give up easily. After a few months of tutoring, Zhang Yu Ying brought back a few test paper samples for her niece. After marking the paper, Zhang Yu Ying was surprised to see the result. Li Qin Yao saw the dazed look on her sister-inw¡¯s face and thought that her daughter had not done well on the test. ¡°It¡¯s fine if Li Xue did not do well,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°I don¡¯t care if she could pass the test and skip kindergarten for another year. What I want is for Li Xue to grow up healthily and happily.¡± ¡°Sister-inw, Li Xue¡¯s result isn¡¯t that bad.¡± Zhang Yu Ying let out a cough. ¡°In fact, she passed the test brilliantly. I think, there should be no problem if she wanted to attend school next year.¡± Li Qin Yao could not hide her surprise upon hearing her sister-inw¡¯s words. ¡°Then, why do you have that look on your face?¡± In Li Qin Yao¡¯s opinion, Zhang Yu Ying¡¯s expression was too pale. ¡°No. Sister-inw, when I brought that test paper sample, I also request them to give me something extra.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Li Qin Yao looked puzzled. Zhang Yu Ying passed the test paper in her hand. ¡°I think, not only can Li Xue skip kindergarten next year. She could also skip a grade in school.¡± Li Qin Yao looked at the test paper in her hand and realized that the paper was a little more difficult than it should. However, her daughter could still answer a lot of questions correctly. ¡°Sister-inw.¡± Zhang Yu Ying took a deep breath. ¡°I think our Li Xue is a genius!¡± Li Qin Yao continued to look at the test paper again and again. Her daughter was someone who love ying basketball very much. Therefore, Li Qin Yao did not think too much when her daughter told her that she wanted to attend school next year. She had known that her daughter was smart. But, she had never thought that her daughter will be this smart. It seemed that once she put her mind to it and work hard, Zhang Li Xue could reach a good result. ¡°That...¡± Zhang Yu Ying hesitated. ¡°Sister-inw, what are you going to do?¡± When Li Qin Yao agreed to this n, they both thought that Li Xue would give up quickly after she was forced to sit at her desk and study every day. After all, Li Xue was an active and yful person. Li Xue would rather go out to practice basketball rather than read her books. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Li Qin Yao frowned. ¡°I have to discuss this with your brother first.¡± After looking at the papers for a while, Li Qin Yao finally headed upstairs to look for her husband. When she walked into the room, her daughter was seen reading a book by her father¡¯s side. A stack of documents was ced on the coffee table. The little girl was forcing her father to rest and would not let him look at his documents for a long time. It all began after her uncle, Doctor Qi Zheng had told Li Xue that her father would recover faster if he rest a lot. Since then, Li Xue would make sure that her father would drink his medicine on time and rest a lot. Zhang Yu Han was not allowed to refuse. The man doted on their daughter and let her do whatever she wanted. Zhang Yu Han seemed to be enjoying Li Xue¡¯s care. Of course, they did not know that the reason Zhang Li Xue wanted her father to recover faster was so that he could apany her to y basketball and teach her more tricks. ¡°Mommy!¡± Zhang Li Xue looked up when she heard the movement from the door. Li Qin Yao looked at the father and daughter and smiled. ¡°Li Xue, what are you doing?¡± Zhang Li Xue waved the book in her hand. ¡°Daddy said she could not sleep. So I¡¯m here to read a book for my father. I already read the book three times, but Daddy said he still could not fall asleep.¡± Meanwhile, Zhang Yu Han was staring at the book about a princess with a bitter look in his eyes. He did not know just how many times did he have to listen to this fairy tale over and over again. Zhang Yu Han had long memorized the whole book. He could remember the story word by word. Li Qin Yao saw the distress signal from her husband andughed. ¡°Daddy already slept a lot when you were in kindergarten. If he sleep more, then he would not be able to sleep at night. Although your Daddy needs to rest, sleeping too much isn¡¯t good for his body. Everything should be done in moderation, you know?¡± Zhang Li Xue listened to her mother¡¯s words and thought that they made sense. She turned to her father and patted his arms. ¡°Then, Daddy, don¡¯t sleep. You can look at your documents again.¡± The little girl slid off the sofa and picked up the documents for her father. ¡°Daddy, read this.¡± A faint smile curled on his lips. ¡°Thank you, Li Xue.¡± Zhang Yu Han patted her daughter¡¯s hair and kissed her head, making the girl giggle. ¡°Alright. Li Xue, your Aunt Yu Ying is still downstairs. Why don¡¯t you go and apany your aunt to y? Mommy had something to discuss with your father.¡± Zhang Li Xue listened to her mother¡¯s words and ran off from the room. ¡°What do you want to talk about?¡± Zhang Yu Han asked when their daughter had closed the door behind her. Li Qin Yao hesitated before pulling out the test paper behind her. Chapter 31 Chapter 31: Announcement Zhang Li Xue was unaware of her good result. When she asked her aunt about her test paper, her aunt only told her that she might have the chance to pass the test. Hearing her aunt¡¯s answer, Zhang Li Xue decided to work harder so that she could achieve her target. Her parents saw how their little girl had studied well and did not have the heart to reject her request to take the test and attend school a year earlier. However, both Li Qin Yao and Zhang Yu Han had agreed that they would not let their daughter skip a grade in school. As her parents, they still hoped that Li Xue would be able to grow up slowly and happily. They did not want to put any pressure on her to study hard. Of course, Zhang Li Xue was unaware of her parents¡¯ decision. The little girl continued to work hard each day just so she could have her basketball team sooner. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s progress in her study was noticed by her teacher and her ssmates. ..... Her teacher would often praise her and her friends loved to be around her. Each time they have something they did not understand, the kids would look for Li Xue before they went to look for their teacher. ¡°Li Xue, you are so smart.¡± Fang Su Jin, her desk mate was watching Zhang Li Xue solving some mathematic problems in awe. ¡°I am your desk mate. Tell me, why am I not as smart as you?¡± ¡°You are also very smart,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°Our teacherplimented your drawing today. Su Jin, your drawing is better than mine.¡± The little girl sighed. ¡°But I¡¯m not good at counting. My mom often scolds me because of this.¡± Zhang Li Xue was pitying her friend. Now that she thought about it, her mother never scolded her whenever she did not know how to solve any problem. ¡°Actually, it wasn¡¯t that hard,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°If you do enough practice, you will be good at it.¡± Fang Su Jin let out another sigh. Her desk mate was too diligent in doing her mathematic practices. However, she was toozy. Each time she looked at the numbers, Fang Su Jin would feel her head spinning. Zhang Li Xue noticed the look on her friend¡¯s face. She patted Fang Su Jin¡¯s arms and smiled. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I can teach you. Let¡¯s work hard together, alright?¡± At this time, Meng Hao ran around the ss to tell everyone that their ssroom teacher wasing. The atmosphere suddenly became quieter. Soon, the door was pushed open and their ssroom teacher entered. ¡°Alright, before I begin, I have something to announce,¡± the kindergarten teacher spoke. ¡°Next month will be the kindergarten¡¯s anniversary. On that day, we will be inviting your parents to the kindergarten so that they can see how you are learning in school.¡± The ssroom was noisy after the announcement. There were a few children who were excited over this news and there were a few who were not so happy. Some of them were worried that they might be scolded after they returned home. After all, most of them came to the kindergarten to meet their friends and y around instead of studying properly. ¡°Calm down, everyone. I am not finished yet.¡± The teacher waited until everyone had stopped talking before she spoke again. ¡°On that day, I am nning to let everyone go up the stage and perform for your parents. What do you think?¡± The other kids began to whisper among themselves. Many of them were excited upon hearing that they were going to perform. Some of them began to suggest what they wanted to do on the day. In the end, everyone agreed that they wanted to perform a song. The teacher gave a few selections of songs and the children voted on which one they wanted to perform. Zhang Li Xue sat in her seat while listening to her friends talking about the uing performance. After school ended, Zhang Li Xue ran over to the gate to meet up with her aunt. Her eyes lit up when she caught the sight of Bai Qi heading in the same direction. A mischievous smile curled on her face. Zhang Li Xue walked slowly and finally jumped in front of the boy, intending to scare him. Seeing that Bai Qi was staring back at her with his eyes wide made herugh. ¡°Bai Qi, are you surprised?¡± ¡°You scared me.¡± Bai Qi finally snapped out of his thought. He had a lot of thoughts in his mind and had not noticed the girl creeping toward him. ¡°It¡¯s good that you¡¯re scared.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed happily, knowing that she managed to scare him. Her eyes turned crescent and her small teeth could be seen. Bai Qi saw the girl¡¯s bright smile and the twinkle in her eyes. Instantly, his face turned red. Each time during their basketball practice, Zhang Li Xue often had a serious look on her face. It was rare for him to see the little fairy smiling brightly at him. ¡°You¡¯re quitete today.¡± Many of the students had left earlier. Zhang Li Xue had not expected that she would into her friend at this time. ¡°Mmm... our ss came outter than usual,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°The teacher announced about the kindergarten¡¯s anniversary and our ss was discussing what they wanted to do.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes brightened up. ¡°Earlier, our teacher was discussing the same thing. In the end, everyone decided to perform a song. What would your ss do?¡± Bai Qi lowered his head. ¡°Our teacher wanted us to perform a y.¡± Zhang Li Xue became excited once she realized that she had never watched a y before. ¡°I wanted to see your ss¡¯s performance too. Do you think our teacher will allow it?¡± ¡°You should be able to watch it,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Everyone is going to gather in the gymnasium on that day.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. Then, she looked at Bai Qi inquiringly. ¡°What are you and your ssmates going to perform? ¡°Little red riding hood.¡± Her eyes lit up. ¡°I like that story. What are you going to do?¡± Bai Qi pursed his lips as he thought of the role assignment earlier. ¡°This time, I¡¯m going to be a tree.¡± Chapter 32 Chapter 32: Brother Bai Qi In the next few weeks, everyone in the kindergarten was busy preparing for the anniversary celebration. Zhang Li Xue and her ssmates were busy practicing the songs they were nning to perform for their parents. It was decided that they were going to sing a total of two songs. They were going to wear pretty clothes as they stood on the stage. Although Zhang Li Xue was not chosen to sing a solo part, she was still happy that she get to stand on the stage with her friends. When her family members heard that she was going to perform with her friends, everyone excitedly wanted to join in the fun. Her uncle Wei Jun Hao had already nned to bring his video camera so that he could record her performanceter. Her father heard about this performance and wanted toe as well. He promised to recuperate well just so he could attend the celebration and watch her singing with her friends. Zhang LI Xue was happy to hear that everyone nned to show up. It would be the first time that she would be performing on stage and the little girl was looking forward to the day toe. That morning, her teacher gathered everyone in the gymnasium so that the children could prepare for the celebration day toe. ..... Because they were younger, Zhang Li Xue and her ssmates were arranged to be the second to perform on the stage. The teacher started to y the piano and everyone started to sing. Although they made some mistakes, everyone seemed to have so much fun. After their turn, her ss was asked to sit down to watch the other¡¯s performance as well. Zhang Li Xue had heard from Bai Qi that his ss was going to perform Little Red Riding Hood and he was going to y as a tree. Coincidentally, Bai Qi¡¯s ss was arranged to perform after her ss. As the senior student appeared on the stage, Zhang Li Xue and the others began to p to give their support. ¡°Li Xue, do you know what they were going to perform?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. Because this was only a practice, everyone was not wearing their costume yet. Seeing a few of the senior students standing in the middle of the stage made them wonder just what everyone was up to. ¡°I heard that they were going to perform Little Red Riding Hood,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°I love this story. My mom read it to me a few times. I think Little Red Riding Hood is very courageous. She dared to go into the woods by herself to send some food to her grandmother.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought about her words and agreed. The others began to discuss the story. However, Zhang Li Xue was busy looking at the stage. Bai Qi had told her that he was going to y as a tree and she was curious to see him performing with his ssmates. Soon, the rehearsal began. The girl who was ying Little Red Riding Hood appeared on the stage and started to sing happily on stage. Then, the big bad wolf appeared. Zhang Li Xue and her ssmates watched the performance quietly. Just then, the scene on the stage changed. Zhang Li Xue spotted Bai Qiing out on the stage with his hands spread out. Beside him, there were a few others of his ssmates who were also chosen as the tree. A boy suddenly appeared on the stage bringing an axe in his hand. He walked over to Bai Qi and started to swing his axe on Bai Qi¡¯s legs. Zhang Li Xue quickly recognized this boy as Mu Zhen Yu. She had almost forgotten that both Bai Qi and Mu Zhen Yu were in the same ss. Unexpectedly, Mu Zhen Yu would be chosen as the woodcutter. In the end, the ssmates stood in the center of the stage together and bowed to the audience. Zhang Li Xue joined the others and pped happily. ¡°Li Xue,¡± Fang Su Jin leaned over and whispered. ¡°I wanted to go to the restroom. Will youe with me?¡± She batted her eyes to plead. To watch the performance, Fang Su Jin has been holding herself. She could no longer hold the urge to visit the restroom. ¡°Aright.¡± Zhang Li Xue quickly agreed. After informing the teacher, the two girls then head out to the restroom. As her friend entered the restroom, Zhang Li Xue decided to wait for her friend outside. Her eyes caught the silhouette of someone familiar walking by. Zhang Li Xue waved her hand and called the boy¡¯s name. ¡°Bai Qi!¡± His steps halted. Bai Qi turned around and was surprised to see that the little fairy was around as well. The little girl ran over to his side and smiled brightly. ¡°You... what are you doing here?¡± Zhang Li Xue stood up straight. ¡°Apanying my friend.¡± ¡°Then, you should return to the gymnasium when you¡¯re done. Otherwise, your teacher would worry.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°I saw your performance just now.¡± Bai Qi lowered his head shyly. He thought of how he had to stand on the stage and pretend to be a tree and was embarrassed. ¡°What do you think?¡± ¡°I think you¡¯re doing great.¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Bai Qi let out a sigh of relief when the girl did not criticize his acting. He had thought that acting as a tree was ridiculous, but the girl did not seem to think so. ¡°Next time, everyone will be wearing costumes. The performance should be a little better.¡± Once he was in a costume, perhaps he would not look so ridiculous as a tree. ¡°Then, I will look forward to your performance,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I did not expect that Brother Zhen Yu would act as the woodcutter. Everyone in your ss has been working very hard for the performance.¡± Bai Qi pursed his lips into a thin line. He had long realized that there was a problem with the way this little fairy had addressed him, but he had never brought up this matter previously. It was not fair. Bai Qi had always felt ufortable when the girl addressed Mu Zhen Yu as Brother Zhen Yu. They sounded intimate and he did not like it. ¡°Li Xue.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°Why do you always call Mu Zhen Yu Brother Zhen Yu and addressed me as Bai Qi? Mu Zhen Yu and I are the same age, you know.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought over his words and realized that she had indeed addressed them differently. This was certainly not appropriate. Especially now that she knew that Bai Qi was her senior. ¡°Then, should I call you Brother Bai Qi?¡± Bai Qi only wanted the girl to remove the word ¡®brother¡¯ from Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s name. However, he did not expect that she would change the way she addressed him instead. Brother Bai Qi sounded good, especially with her soft voice. Swiftly, Bai Qi¡¯s face turned redder. ¡°That... that¡¯s fine too.¡± ¡°Then, I will call you Brother Bai Qi.¡± The girl shed a bright smile at him, making his heartbeat elerate. Panic, Bai Qi quickly ran away to enter the boys¡¯ restroom to hide. Chapter 33 Chapter 33: Visiting As the anniversary celebration was getting near, the teachers tidied up the gymnasium and decorated the ce. Because of that, both Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi could not use the gymnasium to practice basketball. Using this reason, Bai Qi had sessfully avoided the little fairy. Each time that he recalled how Li Xue would call him Brother Bai Qi with her sweet voice, his heartbeat would elerate and his mind would go nk. Bai Qi thought that this would be a good chance to avoid Li Xue while figuring out what was going on with himself. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue was frustrated when she could not practice at school. Fortunately, she could still coax her Uncle Wei Jun Hao to apany her to practice at home. On the weekend, Zhang Li Xue was studying with her Aunt Yu Ying when her mother told her that Mu Zhen Yu and his mother had arrived. After her father had an ident, the two of them had not visited each other¡¯s house to y. Therefore, Zhang Li Xue was surprised to hear that the boy hade over. When she walked into the living room, Zhang Li Xue saw that Mu Zhen Yu was sitting on the sofa while looking after his baby brother. At the side, their mother was chatting about this and that. ..... ¡°Li Xue,e over,¡± Li Qin Yao called when she saw her daughter. Instantly, everyone in the room turned to look at her. Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s eyes lit up when he saw her. Although they often see each other at school, he did not have much time to talk to her. The little girl was always with Bai Qi for practice andter, she would be surrounded by her ssmates. He heard from the others that Zhang Li Xue was quite popr among her ssmates. Because she was easy to talk to and would not mind befriending anyone, everyone liked her a lot. Now that Zhang Li Xue was in front of him, Mu Zhen Yu realized that thest time he had talked to her was to confront her about Bai Qi. However, Zhang Li Xue had chosen to forgive Bai Qi for what he had done in the past. Later, each time that he saw both Li Xue and Bai Qi together, Mu Zhen Yu would feel ufortable. In the end, he did not dare to approach Li Xue and talk to her at school. When his mother tell him that they were going to visit Zhang¡¯s residence, Mu Zhen Yu was both afraid and excited. He wanted to y with her but was afraid that she was going to reject him. Mu Zhen Yu watched as Zhang Li Xue walked over and smiled. ¡°Hello, Auntie,¡± Zhang Li Xue greeted Mother Mu politely. Then, she turned to Mu Zhen Yu and smiled brightly. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, hello.¡± Mu Zhen Yu could only give her a slight nod. He let out a breath of relief upon seeing that the girl was still willing to talk to him. ¡°Li Xue,e over. Let me look at you properly,¡± Mother Mu waved her hand. ¡°I haven¡¯t seen you in a while. It seemed that you have gotten prettier.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled happily upon receiving Mother Mu¡¯s praise. Her gaze finally stopped at the baby in Mother Mu¡¯s arms. The baby was staring back at her with his eyes wide. His lips moved as if to say something, in the end, the baby was only spitting bubbles. Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s little brother was cute. In the past, she was jealous that Mu Zhen Yu had such an adorable sibling. However, when she thought of her little sibling in her mother¡¯s tummy, Zhang Li Xue was no longer as jealous. After exchanging a few words with Mother Mu, the girl then turned to look at Mu Zhen Yu. Her head tilted to one side. Zhang Li Xue could not help but think that there was something different about Mu Zhen Yu. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, why are you so quiet?¡± In the past, Mu Zhen Yu was talkative. The moment he saw her, he would drag her over to y. Seeing him sitting quietly at the side made her wonder if he was unwell. Zhang Li Xue walked over to him and ced her hand on his forehead. The crease between her brow gradually disappeared when she could not feel any abnormality in his temperature. His face reddened upon noticing that the girl was too close to him. Mu Zhen Yu took a step back and spoke, ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± ¡°It has been a while since hee over to y with you,¡± Mother Mu spoke. ¡°Perhaps, he¡¯s a little shy.¡± Mu Zhen Yu shot a disapproving look at his mother. The boy was unhappy that his mother had spoken his thought out loud. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, the other day, I saw your rehearsal performance with your ssmates,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°You were ying as the woodcutter in Little Red Riding Hood.¡± Mother Mu heard her words and was interested to know more about her son¡¯s performance. ¡°Li Xue, have you seen it? How was he? Did he act properly?¡± ¡°Auntie... Brother Zhen Yu and his ssmates had worked hard for the performance,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°You have toe and see his performance. Then, you can also watch me singing with my ssmates.¡± ¡°Li Xue is going to sing with your ssmates as well?¡± Mother Mu asked. ¡°Un. Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Auntie, you definitely have toe and watch. Mother Muughed happily. ¡°Of course. I wille to watch yours and Zhen Yu¡¯s performance.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled happily when she heard Mother Mu¡¯s words. Mu Zhen Yu pursed his lips as he watched his mother and the little girl chat happily. After a while, he finally stretched his arms and held the little girl¡¯s hand. ¡°Li Xue, let¡¯s go and y together, alright?¡± Mother Mu was speechless when her son suddenly made his move. She was still talking to the little girl. Unexpectedly, her son would take the girl¡¯s attention away. A soft sigh escaped her. Then, Mother Mu shed a gentle smile. ¡°Alright. The two of you should go and y.¡± She looked at her son and spoke, ¡°Mom still has some matters to discuss with Li Xue¡¯s mother.¡± Mu Zhen Yu nodded before pulling the girl¡¯s hand to the side where they often y with her toys. Chapter 34 Chapter 34: Mu Zhen Yu Wanted to Join Them ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, what do you want to y with? Lego? Or should we draw together?¡± Zhang Li Xue made her suggestion as the two of them stood in front of her yroom. These were the things that they often do when they were ying together. Zhang Li Xue thought of other things that they could y. Recently, her grandmother had given her a new set of dolls, and then, her Uncle Qi Zheng had given her a tea set. She especially loved them and would often use them to y with her mother. However, she did not think that Brother Zhen Yu would like to y with them. Boys don¡¯t like to y with girls¡¯ toys that much, right? These were what the boys at the kindergarten often tell her. Mu Zhen Yu hesitated. ¡°How about basketball? Xiao Li Xue, didn¡¯t you like to y basketball very much?¡± After he found out that the little girl often practices basketball together with Bai Qi, Mu Zhen Yu had always wanted to join them. However, he had once declined Li Xue¡¯s suggestion to y basketball together. He had thought that as a girl, Zhang Li Xue would not like to y this sport. This was the beginning of their misunderstanding. ..... Later, Mu Zhen Yu could not find the chance and the courage to correct this misunderstanding. Mu Zhen Yu could only stand at the side while watching the two of them practicing together. He then realized that Li Xue liked to y basketball a lot. Surprisingly, Zhang Li Xue was very good at basketball. She was even better than Bai Qi. His hand clenched into a fist. Mu Zhen Yu took a deep breath and spoke, ¡°Actually, Xiao Li Xue, I did not dislike basketball. I-¡± ¡°Let¡¯s not y basketball now,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke before the boy could finish his words. Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s expression turned disappointed very quickly. ¡°The sun is too hot outside,¡± Zhang Li Xue continued. The little girl did not seem to see Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s disappointed face. ¡°Mommy said, it¡¯s not good to y outside when the sun is too hot. Otherwise, the sun would burn my skin.¡± His gaze shifted to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s fair and tender arms. He thought that the girl¡¯s words made sense and quickly readjust his mood. It turned out that this time, the little girl was not rejecting him because she did not want to y basketball with him. However, he was still a little disappointed that he did not manage to y the sport with Li Xue. Zhang Li Xue leaned over and whispered. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, I have a little secret to tell you.¡± The little girl¡¯s soft voice and breath tickled his ear. Mu Zhen Yu suppressed the urge to rub his itchy ears and continued to listen to the girl. ¡°My mommy said, I am going to be a big sister soon,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, you always look after your little brother. How about you teach me how to be a good sister?¡± Mu Zhen Yu wanted to tell her that he did not know much about looking after a baby. However, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s pleading gaze melted his heart and he could not say no to her. ¡°Alright. I will tell you what you should look for.¡± Zhang Li Xue pped her hands happily. ¡°But, my little brother is still asleep,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. ¡°Let¡¯s not disturb him now. Otherwise, my mother would be angry. My mother said a baby needs to sleep a lot so that they could grow up faster. Therefore, you shouldn¡¯t disturb them when they are asleep.¡± Zhang Li Xue was listening to his words intently. She suddenly thought that Mu Zhen Yu was very smart. In the end, the two of them went into the yroom and yed with the Lego set. Once in a while, Mu Zhen Yu would tell the girl some tips on being a good elder sibling. Behind the wall, Zhang Yu Ying was watching her niece as the little girl was building a spaceship with the boy. Seeing the way Mu Zhen Yu was looking at her niece made her a little excited. Zhang Yu Ying thought that she had found out an interesting gossip. However, this matter is not something that she could gossip about with her brother or sister-inw. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± A voice came from behind, startling her. Zhang Yu Ying turned around and saw that it was her husband, Wei Jun Hao. ¡°You scared me. I thought that you were still upstairs discussing some work matter with my brother.¡± ¡°We finished our discussion a while ago.¡± Wei Jun Hao followed his wife¡¯s line of gaze and saw that she was looking at the two kids. ¡°You were looking after the kids?¡± Zhang Yu Ying nodded. She looked at her husband again and her lips tilted into a bright smile. Zhang Yu Ying suddenly realized that she had someone who she could gossip with. ¡°My brother is still in his study?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Wei Jun Hao nodded. ¡°He was still reading some documents.¡± ¡°Jun Hao, look at them.¡± Zhang Yu Ying motioned toward the two kids who were ying with Legos together whileughing happily. ¡°I think, the boy from the Mu family likes my niece. Just look at the way he was looking at Li Xue.¡± Wei Jun Hao pinched his wife softly on her cheek. ¡°They are still young. What do they know about liking someone?¡± Zhang Yu Ying peeled off her husband¡¯s finger from her cheek. ¡°I think Li Xue is quite popr. When I was picking her up from kindergarten the other day, I saw that she was talking to another boy. I think that boy like our Li Xue as well.¡± Thinking that her niece had two boys wanting to win her heart made her feel excited about the gossip. However, Zhang Li Xue did not seem to notice anything. Wei Jun Hao chuckled. ¡°How do you know this?¡± ¡°My eyes are sharp. This kind of thing could not escape my eyes.¡± ¡°I like you since my teenage years. But in the past, you have never seemed to realize that I have feelings for you.¡± Wei Jun Hao stared at his wife, wanting to pinch her cheek to vent his frustration. ¡°You still said you have sharp eyes.¡± ¡°That...¡± Zhang Yu Ying took a few steps back. ¡°That was different.¡± ¡°How is it different?¡± ¡°They say that the person involved usually would not notice what was going on. I think I am like that.¡± Zhang Yu Ying frowned, realizing that she was somewhat simr to her niece. Chapter 35 Chapter 35: Her Frown Mu Zhen Yu raised his head to peek at the little girl in front of him. The girl was trying to build arge castle with Lego blocks. Her small lips pouted and the space between her brow creased. The way she frowned would remind him of her father. Mu Zhen Yu recalled meeting Xiao Li Xue¡¯s father for the first time and the fierce look on his face as he frowned. Mu Zhen Yu feared Xiao Li Xue¡¯s father from the first time he met the older man. Seeing the look on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face gave him the urge to look away. Still, the girl was too adorable and he wanted to look at her face for a while longer. After a while, the castle that Zhang Li Xue built grew taller. She continued to pick up the Legos around her to decorate the castle. For the final touch, Zhang Li Xue put on a g on top of the castle. Zhang Li Xue was admiring the castle she built. Suddenly, she looked at Mu Zhen Yu with a bright smile. The dimple in her cheek deepened and her eyes turned crescent. ..... Mu Zhen Yu was stunned. His heart skipped a beat when he saw the bright smile on her face. Heat crept to his face turning his face red. It made him grew flustered but Mu Zhen Yu could not understand why he was feeling this way. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, look!¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her castle proudly. ¡°It¡¯s massive.¡± Mu Zhen Yu shifted his gaze to the Lego to avoid her gaze. ¡°Un. Xiao Li Xue is very good at building.¡± The little girl giggled happily at his praise. ¡°Then, let me show you around the castle.¡± She pointed at the top floor and spoke, ¡°This is the Princess¡¯s room.¡± Then, her finger somewhere else. ¡°This is the garden. You see... There are a lot of colorful flowers as well.¡± He looked at the little garden and continued to praise her creation. ¡°Look here.¡± Zhang Li Xue pointed to another ce. ¡°This is the basketball court.¡± Her smile stretched up again. Mu Zhen Yu seemed to notice that the little girl was the happiest whenever she talked about basketball. The image of her practicing basketball with Bai Qi reappeared in his mind. His heart was feeling sour and he did not like this feeling. Mu Zhen Yu wanted to join her and Bai Qi, but each time that he wanted to ask her about it, he would remember how he had pushed Bai Qi away. He was worried that the girl would not let him join her because of this. Moreover... he knew that the moment he tell her that he wanted to practice together, Bai Qi would be around as well. He just wanted to y together with Xiao Li Xue. Can they not include Bai Qi together? As he was still thinking about this matter, Mu Zhen Yu suddenly felt as if someone was looking at him. The person¡¯s gaze was too sharp that it made him shiver. Mu Zhen Yu raised his head and met the man¡¯s gaze. Instinctively, his neck shrunken. Mu Zhen Yu froze and did not dare to make a move. ¡°Daddy!¡± Zhang Li Xue saw her daddy standing at the door and quickly ran over to his side. However, before she could crash into him, Zhang Li Xue stopped herself. She still remembered that her father was an injured person and she needed to be careful around him. A while ago, her father had to stay in bed and could not move around. It was only recently that he could finally walk around without the use of the crutches. Zhang Li Xue did not want to see her father injured again. He promised that he would recover well and attended the school celebration to cheer on her. As she recalled this matter, Zhang Li Xue crossed her arms on her chest and looked at her father with a fierce look on her face. ¡°Daddy, aren¡¯t you supposed to be resting?¡± Zhang Yu Han retracted his gaze from the boy. The moment he looked at his daughter again, the look on his face turned gentler. ¡°I came down to get something to eat.¡± He stretched his hand to pat her hair. ¡°I heard your voice and decided to look what you are up to.¡± ¡°Daddy, if you¡¯re hungry, then, you should tell me. Daddy, go over there and sit down.¡± Zhang Li Xue pointed towards the living room. ¡°Don¡¯t stand around for a long time. Otherwise, your legs will start to hurt again. I will tell grandma to make something for you to eat.¡± After he got into the ident, his little girl would always worry about him. Sometimes, it made him feel as if his little girl was treating him as a disabled person. However, he could not deny that he was enjoying her special treatment. Zhang Yu Han was enjoying his time being spoiled by his daughter. ¡°Alright. I¡¯ll listen to you.¡± Zhang Yu Hanughed happily. When his daughter was not looking, Zhang Yu Han shot another warning look at the little boy. Then, he turned around and walked slowly to the living room as per his daughter¡¯s instructions. From the first time he saw Mu Zhen Yu, Zhang Yu Han could already sense that the boy spelled trouble. The boy liked to stick around his daughter and it was making him unhappy. If he could, Zhang Yu Han would really want to stop his daughter from meeting this boy again. However, his wife told him that it was important for Li Xue to make a lot of friends. In the end, he could only listen to his wife¡¯s words and let Mu Zhen Yu became his daughter¡¯s ymate. At the side, Mu Zhen Yu finally heaved a breath in relief once Xiao Li Xue¡¯s father was no longer around. The elder man¡¯s gaze was too sharp and he did not dare to look at him. Mu Zhen Yu stayed in the yroom and took a few deep breaths to calm down. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu!¡± Zhang Li Xue reappeared at the door. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, my Mommy prepared some snacks. Come on. Let¡¯s go over and eat.¡± Mu Zhen Yu hesitated. Then, he stood up to follow the little girl. Chapter 36 Chapter 36: The Performance On the day of the kindergarten anniversary celebration, Zhang Li Xue woke up early and reminded everyone in the family to show up. Once everyone had confirmed that they would show up, Zhang Li Xue finally followed her auntie and let her send her over to the kindergarten. When she arrived, the little girl quickly ran over to her ssroom to meet up with her friends. Because of their performanceter, her teacher had arranged for everyone to wear pretty clothes. The girls were wearing colorful dresses with flowers. Meanwhile, the boys were dressed handsomely in their suits. Zhang Li Xue greeted her ssmates before walking over to her table. ¡°Li Xue, your dress is very pretty!¡± Fang Su Jinplimented as she watched Li Xue put down her school bag on the table. ¡°Su Jin, your dress is very pretty as well. I love the tiny butterflies!¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at the tiny butterflies scattered on Fang Su Jin¡¯s skirt. ¡°They looked real.¡± ..... Fang Su Jin smiled happily at herpliment. Soon, a few other girls walked over to their table and they began topliment each other¡¯s dresses. Everyone was wearing pretty clothes. Naturally, the mood in the room was very good as well. Everyone was on their best behavior. They were worried that if they y around too much, they might dirty their clothes. Later, their parents woulde over to the kindergarten to watch their performance. Everyone wanted to let their parents see them wearing pretty dresses and sing. Soon, their teacher walked into the ss with their ssmate, Lin Na. The girl was chosen to sing a few solo lines and followed their teacher to practice a little bit. The kids gathered around and listened to their teacher¡¯s instructions. Once their teacher had counted everyone, they started to walk towards the gymnasium together. Zhang Li Xue walked into the gymnasium and sat together with both Fang Su Jin and Lin Na. The gymnasium was decorated with pretty flowers and decorations. Some parents had entered the gymnasium to find a ce for them to sit. The kids were excitedly trying to look for their family members. ¡°Li Xue, I saw my parents. They are here.¡± Fang Su Jin shook her friend¡¯s arms. Then, she pointed toward the parents¡¯ seat. By now, many parents had taken their seats. Zhang Li Xue could not see Fang Su Jin¡¯s parents. However, she did see hers. At the door, her mother was supporting her father to walk slowly. Behind them were her great-grandfather, her favorite Aunt Yu Ying, and her Uncle Wei. Thinking that everyone hade to see her ss performance today made her excited. Suddenly, Zhang Li Xue was a little worried that she might make a mistaketer on. However, she did not have much time to ponder this matter. Because they were the youngest, their performance was set to be earlier. Their teacher called for everyone to gather before they lined up and walked towards the waiting area together. After pping twice, the teacher gave the ss a few reminders. ¡°Just remember to keep your eyes on your ss monitor. Don¡¯t make any move until he gives his signal. Alright. Don¡¯t be too anxious. We have practiced this plenty of times before. Just go up there and have fun. Your parents will be watching you.¡± Another teacher came out to remind them that it was time for their performance Zhang Li Xue exchanged a nce with Fang Su Jin. Taking a deep breath, they walked to the stage and focused on their ss monitor, waiting for him to give his signal. The sound of the piano reverberated. Soon, Zhang Li Xue and her ssmates began to sing together. In the beginning, everyone was a little stiff. After all, this would be the first time they stood on the stage and performed in front of their parents. However, a whileter, they began to get hold of this situation and rxed. Now that they were not as anxious as in the beginning, everyone began to sing happily together. The two songs ended and everyone followed the monitor¡¯s signal to bow to the audience. Once they left the stage, everyone started to cheer happily. They only made a few minor mistakes and everything else has been great. These were the two songs that they have practiced for a few weeks to sing and dance. Everyone could not help but feel proud. Now that their performance ended, their teacher praised them for their hard work and coordination. As Bai Qi¡¯s ss would be performing next, his ssmates began to gather in the waiting area as they listened to their teacher¡¯s instructions. Her eyes quickly found Bai Qi who was trying to hide with the tree costume. Hearing that her teacher was telling them to return to their seat, Zhang Li Xue quickly retracted her gaze. She lined up with her friends before returning to their seats. As her ss walked out, Zhang Li Xue walked past Bai Qi¡¯s spot and called his name. ¡°Brother Bai Qi!¡± Her voice was not that loud, but Bai Qi could still hear her loud and clear. He raised his head and was surprised to see the little fairy in front of him. He was too embarrassed to be seen in the tree costume that he did not notice that the little fairy was also in the waiting area. Bai Qi wanted to hide, but there was no ce for him to go to. ¡°Brother Bai Qi! I¡¯ll be watching your y!¡± Zhang Li Xue shed him a bright smile before she walked out of the room with her ssmates. Bai Qi did not even get to react. As he recalled Zhang Li Xue¡¯s bright smile again, his cheek started to blush. At the side, Mu Zhen Yu who was going to y as the woodcutter had witnessed their exchange. Perhaps, because of his costume and make-up, the little girl was unable to recognize him. He overheard the way Zhang Li Xue had called Bai Qi and it was making him unhappy. Mu Zhen Yu turned to look at Bai Qi and narrowed his eyes. Chapter 37 Chapter 37: Bai Qi¡¯s Tree After the ceremony ended, the children began to run around the school to look for their parents. Zhang Li Xue was separated from her friends as she began to look for her family. Because of her father¡¯s injured legs, her family members had not left the gymnasium yet. Zhang Li Xue was quickly reunited with everyone. The moment she saw her mother, the little girl spread her arms and hugged her mother¡¯s legs tightly. ¡°Mommy!¡± The smile on her face was especially bright. A few secondster, Zhang Li Xue took a few steps back. Her eyes were on her mother¡¯s slightly bulging stomach. She seemed to remember her mother¡¯s special condition and was worried that she might identally harm her little sibling. But as she raised her head, her mother was smiling gently at her. ¡°Li Xue, Mommy saw you on the stage earlier.¡± The smile on her face returned. ¡°Mommy, how did I do?¡± ¡°You¡¯re doing great. My baby is amazing.¡± Li Qin Yao bent to hug her daughter tightly and kissed her cheek a few times. ..... Zhang Li Xueughed happily, enjoying her mother¡¯s attention. ¡°My daughter is pretty,¡± Zhang Yu Han said. ¡°You look just like a flower fairy.¡± ¡°Un. My Li Xue is definitely the prettiest of them all.¡± The little girl¡¯s great-grandfather, Zhang Jing spoke. He patted the girl on her head and smiled. ¡°As the reward, Great-grandpa will make your favorite chicken wings.¡± Her eyes sparkled. ¡°Great-grandpa, you¡¯re the best! I love Great-grandpa¡¯s chicken wings the best.¡± Later, everyone else started to praise her as well. Zhang Li Xue thought that all her hard work and practice paid off. Being praised for something that she had done gave her a good feeling. Seeing that many had left with their parents to have their meal together, Zhang Li Xue quickly led her family outside. Previously, their teacher had said that there would be some snacks for the parents. However, looking at the crowd, the Zhang family chose to sit down in a quieter ce. They brought their own packed lunch and decided to sit down together. As the family ate together, Zhang Li Xue would tell her family about her days at school. Then, she brought took her ssmates over and introduced them to her family. Strangely, the ssmates that she had pulled over were all girls. Each time that Zhang Li Xue wanted to introduce the boys, they would quickly back off before she could bring them to her family. Of course, the little girl was not aware that the boys were frightened to see her father¡¯s scary eyes. Her father¡¯s piercing gaze was really suitable to drive some flies away. After eating and drinking for a while, Zhang Li Xue told her mother that she wanted to go to the restroom. ¡°Wait for me. I will apany you,¡± Li Qin Yao said as she tidied up the food container. ¡°Mommy, you don¡¯t need to apany me. I can go on my own,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°This is my school. I know the way to the restroom. There will be a lot of people around. I will be safe. You should stay here and look after my Daddy instead.¡± Li Qin Yaoughed as she heard her daughter¡¯s words. She pinched at her daughter¡¯s chubby cheek and spoke, ¡°Mommy almost forgotten that my daughter is all grown up. You don¡¯t need Mommy to apany you anymore. Alright. Go ahead. Juste back after you¡¯re done, alright?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Mommy, I know. I¡¯lle back as quickly as I can.¡± She then turned around and headed to the restroom. On her way, Zhang Li Xue ran into a few of her ssmates. Seeing that they were with their family member, the little girl waved her hand at her friend before continuing to be on her way. There were quite a few other children who were visiting the restroom at this time. After queuing for a while, it was finally her turn. When shee out again, the little girl washed her hands before going to look for her family again. As she was passing the garden, her eyes caught the sight of someone familiar standing alone under the big tree. It was Bai Qi! Her eyes lit up. Zhang Li Xue looked around and noticed that Bai Qi was alone. It seemed that his family members were not with him. The little girl still remembered her promise to return to her mother quickly. However, seeing that Bai Qi was alone, she wanted to go over and ask him about his family. After a long hesitation, the little girl finally walked over to her friend. ¡°Brother Bai Qi!¡± The boy stiffened as he heard her voice. Bai Qi turned around slowly and was surprised to find the little fairy walking in his direction. Because of her performance earlier, Zhang Li Xue was still wearing her dress. There were tiny flowers scattered on her skirt. It reminded Bai Qi of the first time he met Zhang Li Xue at the wedding. She still looked like a little fairy. She¡¯s too adorable. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, why are you here alone? What about your family?¡± ¡°They were waiting at the canteen,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°I came out for some fresh air and thought that the view here is quite nice.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked around and thought that it was indeed nice to stand under the big tree. It was windy and the rustling of the leaves wasforting. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, I saw your performance earlier.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s gaze shifted when he heard her words. ¡°Your ssmates really worked hard. Everyone was dressed in pretty costumes. It looks quite fun.¡± Bai Qi lowered his gaze. ¡°But I am only a tree.¡± Everyone was wearing a pretty costume. However, he was roleying as a tree and did not get to dress up like everyone else. He thought that he would not mind this role. However, after he came down the stage, his mother scolded him for not being able to get an important role. Bai Qi had to admit that he was quite... sad. Zhang Li Xue tilted her head as she looked at her friend. ¡°A tree is also an important role.¡± Her eyes suddenly lit up and Zhang Li Xueughed happily. ¡°I think it¡¯s good that you were ying a tree. This way, we would be a good team.¡± Bai Qi looked at the girl in puzzlement. ¡°Then, I can apany you as a flower fairy.¡± She held her skirts and smiled. ¡°You see? Don¡¯t I look like a flower fairy?¡± Her smile was so bright that it made Bai Qi stunned. He thought of her words and found that he liked the sound of them. It seemed that the two of them really matched each other, right? Chapter 38 Chapter 38: The Pure Little Fairy Bai Qi¡¯s cheek reddened slightly when he realized what he had been thinking. He looked at Zhang Li Xue and thought that the girl in front of him was too pure and cute. When he saw her at the wedding, he had tugged at her hair and ruined the flower crown in her hair. Now that Zhang Li Xue was dressed like a little flower fairy again, Bai Qi realized that he has been a fool in the past. Zhang Li Xue was too pure. Instead of bullying her, he should be protecting her instead. Didn¡¯t his teacher teach the ss that they shouldn¡¯t be picking up flowers they see? Instead, they should let it grow and protect them. ¡°Brother Bai Qi?¡± Zhang Li Xue saw that Bai Qi has been staring at her for a long time without saying a word. She was worried that the boy was still unhappy that he only yed as a tree. Zhang Li Xue tugged at her skirt. She didn¡¯t know how she should be coaxing Bai Qi so that he would not continue to be upset. Bai Qi snapped out of his trance and smiled. ¡°Un. You really do look like a flower fairy. Very beautiful.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed happily when she heard his praise. ..... ¡°Li Xue!¡± The little girl turned around and saw that her aunt was heading over in her direction. It was at this time that she remember that she was supposed to head back to her parents after making a stop at the restroom. Now that she hasn¡¯t returned for a long time, her parents should be worried. Zhang Li Xue was feeling a bit guilty. She walked over to her aunt and batted her eyes, trying her best to look adorable so that her aunt would not nag. ¡°Younger Aunt.¡± ¡°You have been gone for a while. Your mother is worried about you,¡± Zhang Yu Ying leaned over to pinch her niece on the cheek. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. There were quite a lot of people queuing at the restroom,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Then, I ran into Brother Bai Qi and stopped by to talk to him.¡± Zhang Yu Ying¡¯s eyes brightened when she heard the boy¡¯s name. Hold on. What did her niece call this boy again? Why did she feel as if there was an extra word added to his name? She was pretty sure that Li Xue had not called him ¡®brother¡¯ in the past. She turned to the boy and saw him flinched. The corner of her lips tilted up into an amused smile. Zhang Yu Ying wondered if this boy was scared of her. ¡°You are Li Xue¡¯s basketball teammate, Bai Qi?¡± Bai Qi looked at the tall woman in front of him in surprise. He was sure that he had never seen this woman before. Then, how did she know his name? She even knew that he was the little fairy¡¯s teammate. Bai Qi nodded slowly. He nced at Zhang Li Xue, wondering if this person was rted to her. ¡°Hello.¡± Zhang Yu Ying stretched her hand for a handshake. ¡°I am Li Xue¡¯s aunt. You can call me Aunt Yu Ying.¡± He pursed his lips before shaking his hand with the girl¡¯s aunt. ¡°Hello, I am Bai Qi.¡± Zhang Yu Ying smiled happily. She has been standing at the side to watch the two kids¡¯ interaction for a while. Although she could not hear what they were discussing, Zhang Yu Ying could see the smile on Li Xue¡¯s face as she talked to this little boy. She couldn¡¯t help but thought that their interaction seemed cute from afar. Bai Qi had a mischievous look on his face. However, that did not hide his good look. Zhang Yu Ying could sense that he would grow up to be a handsome boy. She wondered who was his parents? ¡°I heard from Li Xue that you are quite good at basketball.¡± Bai Qi looked at his friend in surprise. He never thought that Li Xue would talk to her aunt about him. ¡°Next time, you cane to Li Xue¡¯s house and practice together,¡± Zhang Yu Ying said. ¡°That¡¯s right. Who are your parents?¡± Bai Qi hesitated. ¡°My father is Bai Wu Xin. My mother is Jiang Yu Qing.¡± Zhang Yu Ying thought of the name but realized that she did not know Bai Qi¡¯s parents. She turned to Bai Qi again and smiled. ¡°Remember to tell your parents toe over to Li Xue¡¯s house and y with her.¡± The boy pursed his lips into a thin line without answering. He could still remember Zhang Li Xue¡¯s strict mother and scary father. He did not think that he was ready to meet them. Maybe once they found out that he has been practicing with Li Xue, they would make her stop ying with him. Moreover... he had a feeling that his mother would not allow him to go and y at the little fairy¡¯s house Bai Qi grew distressed as he thought about this matter. Zhang Yu Ying turned to her niece again. ¡°Li Xue, let¡¯s go back before your parents would worry ande over to look for us.¡± The little girl nodded. After her aunt had appeared by her side, Zhang Li Xue realized that she needed to return to her parents soon before they worry. If they continued to chat with Bai Qi, then, her mother might send her uncle next. Zhang Li Xue held her aunt¡¯s hand as she was about to leave. She looked at Bai Qi again and spoke, ¡°Then, Brother Bai Qi, why don¡¯t youe with me? I¡¯ll introduce you to my parents.¡± Zhang Yu Ying¡¯s hand shook. She could already imagine her brother¡¯s reaction once he saw his daughter returning with a boy by her side. She could not let Li Xue bring the boy to her father. Otherwise, Bai Qi might suffer. Before she could say a word to her niece, Bai Qi had already rejected her invitation. ¡°Maybe next time,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°I¡¯ve been away for a while as well. I need to return to my parents¡¯ side as well. Otherwise, they would worry.¡± Zhang Li Xue lowered her head to hide her disappointment. The girl had forgotten her aunt¡¯s reminder and wanted to introduce Bai Qi as her teammate to her parents. Zhang Li Xue looked at Bai Qi with an expecting gaze. ¡°Then, Brother Bai Qi, let¡¯s meet again for practice next week, alright?¡± Chapter 39 Chapter 39: His Hard Work Paid Off With the celebration ended, the gymnasium was cleared and both Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi finally found their chance to practice their basketball again. During this time, Zhang Li Xue continued to look for their next team member. However, the person she found either uninterested in the game or had no skills at all. This situation strengthen her resolve to study hard so that she could quickly enter school. Zhang Li Xue was determined to find her teammate once she had entered school. After training Bai Qi for a while, Zhang Li Xue could not help but think that he was indeed her best student. Initially, his skills were not that good, but he was a fast learner. These days, Zhang Li Xue noticed that Bai Qi was quite diligent in his practice. Because of that, his skills had grown better and he was no longer breathless after running around for a while. The little girl stood at the side as she watched Bai Qi dribble the ball around. After a while, she walked over to Bai Qi and snatched the ball from him easily. ..... Bai Qi could only watch the ball disappear from his grasp helplessly. He has been practicing for a while, but he still could not go against this little fairy. The little boy stared at his hand, wondering why was he too weak. ¡°Brother Bai Qi.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Zhang Li Xue walked over to Bai Qi and stood next to him. She tilted her head to look at Bai Qi¡¯s face for a long time. Bai Qi¡¯s face turned red upon noticing that his little fairy was standing too close. He wanted to take a step back, but the girl held his arms, stopping him from escaping. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, it seemed that you have grown a little taller?¡± His eyes flickered. His lips curled into a wide smile. ¡°Really?¡± Bai Qi could not hide his joy upon hearing the girl¡¯s words. Last time, the girl had called him short. He was determined to grow a little taller and forced himself to drink more milk. Initially, he found that the taste was unbearable. However, after drinking milk almost every day, Bai Qi was beginning to get used to the taste. It felt that all his hard work had paid off. He finally grows taller! ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°You have to continue to drink more milk so that you can grow more. Most of the basketball yers are tall.¡± Bai Qi nodded. After a few seconds, his expression changed again. ¡°Li Xue, do you like tall guys?¡± The little girl thought about her father and the uncles who often apanied her father to y basketball. Every one of them was tall. Each time they were ying basketball, they could shoot the ball into the hoop easily. ¡°Un. I like tall guys.¡± Bai Qi was determined to drink more milk and exercise so that he would be taller. Then, the little girl would continue to stay by his side and y with him, right? The little boy watched as his friend dribbled the ball around. Gradually, the smile on his face faded. Bai Qi realized that he won¡¯t be able to y with the little girl for too long. When the timees, he will graduate from kindergarten and start going to school. Then, he would not be able to see the little fairy again. He will have to wait for a year before Zhang Li Xue starts going to school. When the timees, would she still remember him? Bai Qi closed his eyes. It seemed that the only way the little girl would remember him was to practice more. Perhaps, when they see each other again, the little fairy would praise his height and skill. Would she be surprised then? As the thought came to his mind, Bai Qi could not stop smiling. Of course, he was unaware that the little girl had a n on her own. When the timees, Bai Qi would be surprised to find Zhang Li Xue being his ssmate. ... After resting at home for months, Zhang Yu Han¡¯s injury hadpletely healed. Even so, he did not return to thepany and continued to work from home to look after his wife. The baby in his wife¡¯s stomach continued to grow. However, his wife was too skinny due to her pregnancy reaction. They had thought that her condition had improved after entering the second trimester. However, the morning sickness then returned once Li Qin Yao entered the third trimester. Zhang Yu Han would feel distressed each time he looked at his wife. He hoped that he could be the one who had undergone the pregnancy reaction in her stead. Just like her father, Zhang Li Xue could not stop worrying about her mother as well. The little girl saw how her mother would throw up after a meal and ran over to her father. ¡°Daddy, is my Mommy alright?¡± Zhang Yu Han patted his daughter on her head. ¡°Un. Your mother would feel better afterward. We just need to stay by her side and give her our support. Don¡¯t make things difficult for her, you know?¡± ¡°Un. I know.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°But why is my Mommy throwing up again?¡± She nced at the dishes on the table and tilted her head to another side. ¡°Did Mommy think that the food that Grandma cooked did not taste good? No way. Mommy cannot be picky with food.¡± Zhang Yu Han chuckled upon hearing his daughter¡¯s words. ¡°Mommy is not being picky with food. It¡¯s just that, your Mommy was feeling a little ufortable now that she was carrying your sibling in her tummy.¡± The little girl continued to watch her mother from afar with a slight frown. ¡°Perhaps, you should talk to your little sibling in your Mommy¡¯s stomach,¡± Zhang Yu Han suggested. ¡°You¡¯re the eldest sister. Maybe if you tell your younger sibling not to make things difficult for your mother, the baby will listen to you.¡± Her eyes lit up. Zhang Li Xue waited for her mother toe out of the bathroom before she ran over and start giving her little sibling a long lecture. Surprisingly, the baby in her mother¡¯s stomach stopped causing too much trouble after Zhang Li Xue had given the baby a long speech almost every day. Chapter 40 Chapter 40: Can They Swap? On the day of her great-grandfather¡¯s birthday celebration, Zhang Li Xue heard that her mother had given birth to her little sibling. On that day, Zhang Li Xue went with her Aunt Yu Ying earlier to the hotel to help with the birthday celebration. Because her mother was heavily pregnant, she nned to head to the hospital a littleter with her father. Therefore, she did not know much about her mother giving birth at home. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s great-grandfather, Zhang Jing was an influential man in Y City. Because of that, there were a lot of people invited to attend his birthday party. The Mu family was one of those who were invited to this birthday celebration. The moment Zhang Li Xue saw Mu Zhen Yu, the little girl quickly ran over to him and dragged him to y with him. The two of them yed with Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s little brother for a while. Once the little boy was sleepy, the two friends started to head somewhere else. Now that she had met a lot of friends at school, Zhang Li Xue was no longer afraid of making new friends. ..... In a short time, Zhang Li Xue and Mu Zhen Yu had gathered a few kids to y hide and seek with them. Zhang Li Xue was hiding under a table when someone lifted the table cloth. She had thought that Mu Zhen Yu had found her hiding ce. To her surprise, the person who was standing in front of her was her Uncle Wei. Her eyes went wide. Before Zhang Li Xue could ask her uncle to put the table cloth down, her Uncle had already stretched his arms to take her out. ¡°Uncle!¡± Zhang Li Xue gasped in surprise. ¡°I¡¯m ying hide and seek. I¡¯m supposed to be hiding.¡± Her eyes scanned across the hall. Zhang Li Xue started to panic when she saw Mu Zhen Yun not far away from where she had hidden. ¡°Li Xue,e with me.¡± Wei Jun Hao spoke. He hesitated, wondering if he should tell the little girl that her mother had given birth. In the end, he did not say a word as he worry that the girl would panic. ¡°Everyone is going to leave now.¡± The little girl looked at her uncle in puzzlement. However, she did not move around and stayed obediently in his arms. Wei Jun Hao carried her to the side room in the hotel. When they arrived, Zhang Li Xue noticed that almost everyone was gathered in the room. Just in time, her grandfather, Zhang Xi entered the room anxiously. From the adult¡¯s conversation, Zhang Li Xue heard that her parents won¡¯t being to the birthday celebration. Then, her great-grandfather told her that her Mommy had given birth to a baby brother. Later, Zhang Li Xue was carried into the car along with her Aunt Yu Ying. Noticing that everyone seemed to be agitated, Zhang Li Xue sat down quietly without causing any trouble. The journey took a long time. When they finally arrived at the destination, her Uncle Wei carried her in her arms and led everyone to the door. As they approached, her father¡¯s friend, Uncle Qi Zheng was already waiting for everyone. The adults seemed to be discussing something important. Then, Uncle Qi Zheng led everyone further to the maternity ward. The door was pushed open andter, Zhang Li Xue saw her fathere out of the room. ¡°Daddy!¡± Zhang Li Xue stretched his arms and asked her father to carry her. After exchanging a few words, the adults finally moved to another ce. She was still not allowed to see her Mommy. Her Daddy said that her Mommy was too tired and now, they were going to see her little brother. Zhang Li Xue had always liked Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s little brother. Therefore, she was looking forward to having a younger sibling as well. She was very excited to meet her little brother. In the future, she can y with her little brother instead. The little girl was already thinking of teaching him to y basketball. Later, he could team up with her and she would have someone to practice with her at home. After walking for a while, they finally arrived at the nursery. A nurse brought out a baby in a swaddle to let everyone take a look. Zhang Li Xue followed everyone¡¯s gaze and saw the baby in her great-grandfather¡¯s arms. The baby¡¯s skin was red and wrinkly. He was ugly! She was in disbelief. Zhang Li Xue was unable to ept that this red and wrinkly baby was her little brother. It seemed that Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s little brother was cuter than her little brother. Can they swap? ¡°Daddy,¡± Zhang Li Xue whispered. ¡°Is that my little brother?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Yu Han nodded. ¡°Do you want to get a closer look?¡± He let here closer to the baby to get a clear look at the baby. The sweet smell of a newborn baby wafted to her nose. Zhang Li Xue stretched her hand and poked at the baby¡¯s cheek. Her heart skipped a beat upon realizing that they felt very soft. They were even softer than Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s little brother¡¯s. Zhang Li Xue waited for the baby to respond. However, he did not make a move. ¡°Daddy, why didn¡¯t he open his eyes?¡± ¡°He¡¯s too small. Right now, his job is to sleep and drink milk,¡± her father exined. ¡°Later when he grows up, you can y with him, alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. After watching Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s little brother, Zhang Li Xue had already known about this. Mu Zhen Yu had already exined to her a little bit while they were both babysitting the little boy. ¡°Daddy, my little brother isn¡¯t as cute as Brother Zhen Yu¡¯s baby brother,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°His face is wrinkly.¡± ¡°The baby just came out. After a few days, he will grow cuter,¡± Her grandmother exined. ¡°Li Xue is cute. This is your little brother, of course, he will grow as cute as you.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at the baby for a long time. The little girl leaned over and kissed her baby brother on top of his head. Zhang Li Xue thought that the baby smelled really nice. She began to like her little brother a little more. If her little brother will grow cute, then, she did not need to swap with Brother Zhen Yu¡¯s little brother. Chapter 41 Chapter 41: Zhang Li Xue¡¯s Latest Obsession Zhang Li Xue¡¯s little brother was called Zhang Yi Hai. After he was born, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s routine began to change. Every day, whenever she got the time, she would be visiting his little brother. Before she went to school, she would be looking for her brother. When she returned home, she would first go to look at him as well. As her little siblings grew up, Zhang Li Xue realized that her parents were telling her the truth. The little boy grew cuter and his skin was no longer as red and wrinkly. His chubby cheek would remind her of steamed buns. Her favorite part was to poke her little brother on his chubby cheek and sniffle his milky scent. Each time her brother woke up, Zhang Li Xue would stay by his side and talk to him about all sorts of things. Perhaps, the little boy had gotten used to listening to his sister¡¯s voice while he was in his mother¡¯s stomach. The little boy was especially obedient whenever his sister was around. The boy would seldom cry in Li Xue¡¯s presence unless she came over to bully him. Just like this, Zhang Yi Hai had be Zhang Li Xue¡¯stest obsession other than basketball and chicken wing. ..... At Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s full moon celebration, the Zhang family invited a lot of their family and friends to the celebration. The Mu family was among those who were invited. As he arrived, Mu Zhen Yu went to look for his friend. From a distance, he could already see the little girl, dressed in a light pink dress. This time, there was a string of flowers around her waist. Mu Zhen Yu walked over to his friend but was disappointed when she did not seem to notice him. He followed her gaze and finally saw that the girl¡¯s attention was on the baby in the crib. There were a lot of elders around, wanting to look at the newborn baby. Mu Zhen Yu was aware that Zhang Li Xue now had a younger sibling. These days, he noticed that her little sibling was all that she liked to talk about. Pursing his lips, Mu Zhen Yu squeezed through the aunties to meet his friend. ¡°Xiao Li Xue.¡± The little girl raised her head and her eyes brightened when she saw her friend. Zhang Li Xue waved her hand to call him over. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu! You¡¯re here!¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled, showing her white teeth. She waited for him toe closer and tugged at his hand so that he could stay close to her. Mu Zhen Yu looked at the girl¡¯s hand wrapped around his wrist. Gradually, the tip of his ears turned red. He thought that Xiao Li Xue¡¯s hands were tiny. But he liked the way she was holding his hand. However, the girl did not hold his hand for too long. Before he could enjoy the feeling, the little girl had already pulled her hand away. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu. Look. My little brother is cute, right?¡± Zhang Li Xue stood by the crib and poked at her brother¡¯s cheek. The baby opened his mouth, wanting to put her finger in his mouth. However, before he could reach for her finger, Zhang Li Xue had already pulled away from her hand. Seeing his little brother pursing his lips in frustration made herugh. The baby seemed to sense that his sister was making fun of him. His eyes squinted and his lips began to quiver. Zhang Li Xue knew what wasing up next. She quickly patted his legs and coaxed him. ¡°Alright. Yi Hai, don¡¯t cry. I won¡¯t tease you anymore.¡± The little boy pouted. There were tears in the corner of his eyes. However, the baby did not cry. Zhang Li Xue turned to her friend again and smile. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, isn¡¯t my little brother obedient?¡± She could not help but softly pinch at her brother¡¯s cheek again. ¡°Little brother, you are so cute.¡± Mu Zhen Yu stood at the side without saying a word. Although he wanted to go somewhere and y with his friend, Mu Zhen Yu found that he enjoyed watching Xiao Li Xue. He especially liked seeing her smile. Every time he looked at her, his heart would beat a little faster. It made him feel strange, but it was not a feeling that he did not like. Mu Zhen Yu did not know what was going on with him. However, he found that he liked the feeling of being around her. Therefore, Mu Zhen Yu thought that it did not matter if he had to apany her to y with her little brother. He would be satisfied to stay by her side. ¡°Li Xue.¡± The two children turned to the voice. Zhang Li Xue blinked. There was a hint of guilt in her eyes as she watched her young auntie walk over. Earlier that day, her mother had reminded her not to bully her little brother. Zhang Li Xue was worried that her aunt would see what happened and report it to her mother. ¡°Aunt, I was just looking at my little brother,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. Zhang Yu Ying peeked at the baby in the crib. She leaned over and carried the baby in her arms. Then, she turned to look at her niece again. ¡°Alright. Li Xue, why don¡¯t you go and y with your friends first? Your mommy said it¡¯s time for your brother to drink his milk.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Un. I know.¡± She turned to Mu Zhen Yu and held his hand again. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, it¡¯s a little crowded over here. Let¡¯s go somewhere else and y.¡± Mu Zhen Yu looked at the hands that were holding his. The corner of his lips tilted up. ¡°Alright. I¡¯ll do as you say.¡± The two children squeezed between the adults before Zhang Li Xue led the boy to a more spacious ce. They met a few of their friends and started to y together. From a distance, Zhang Yu Ying watched her niece and sighed. It seemed that she needed to remind the little girl not to hold another boy¡¯s hand casually. Chapter 42 Chapter 42: Bai Qi Could Easily Locate Her Zhang Li Xue ran towards the garden with Mu Zhen Yu following closely. Once they met a few kids of the same age, they started to y around. The little girl suggested ying basketball. However, other than Mu Zhen Yu, everyone else seemed uninterested in the sport. Most of them were young and did not know how to y the sport. Especially as Zhang Li Xue often practiced using the ball and basketball court meant for adults. In the end, Zhang Li Xue gave in and followed the majority. One of the boys was chosen as the seeker and Zhang Li Xue began to hide with Mu Zhen Yu. However, the boy was quick to find everyone else. Next, Mu Zhen Yu was chosen as the seeker and the others began to hide. As they were on her turf, it was not hard for Zhang Li Xue to find a ce to hide. After pondering for a while, the little girl went to hide behind the flower bushes that her mother nted. From her hiding ce, Zhang Li Xue peeked behind the bushes and saw Mu Zhen Yu begin to seek. In a short time, the boy managed to seek a girl. ..... Fortunately, her hiding ce was quite far. Zhang Li Xue guessed that it would be a while before Mu Zhen Yu would be able to find her. Seeing that the boy had found another of their friends, Zhang Li Xue lowered her head and giggled. Just then, a shadow loomed over her. Her eyes caught the sight of a pair of ck shoes in front of her. Zhang Li Xue gasped. She couldn¡¯t help but think that perhaps, Mu Zhen Yu had found her. She looked up slowly and saw that the person was not who she had expected. ¡°Brother Bai Qi!¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at him in surprise. Realizing that she was still in the game of hide and seek, Zhang Li Xue tugged at the boy¡¯s hand until he was crouched down beside her. Zhang Li Xue nced at Mu Zhen Yu anxiously and finally breathed in relief when she saw that the man was farther away from her. She looked at Bai Qi again and blinked. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, what are you doing here? Are you going to hide with me?¡± The boy¡¯s ears reddened. This was not the first time that the little girl had addressed him as Brother Bai Qi. However, each time that he heard this calling... Bai Qi felt a little shy. Moreover, there were only two of them behind the flower bush. ¡°No.¡± Bai Qi peeked at the crowd of guests not far away from them. ¡°Are you hiding?¡± He hade with his grandmother. Seeing that her grandmother was busy chatting with her friends, Bai Qi told her that he was going to look for his friend. He had juste out to the garden when he saw the little fairy hiding behind the bush. There were a lot of people around, but Bai Qi could easily locate her. ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°We were in the middle of ying hide and seek. It was Brother Zhen Yu to seek us. I think it would be a while before he will find me. Brother Bai Qi, do you want to y together?¡± Bai Qi peeked at Mu Zhen Yu who was still searching for others. ¡°No.¡± Her rtionship with Mu Zhen Yu had gotten worst on the day he had pulled this girl¡¯s hair. Then, they stopped talking after Mu Zhen Yu pushed him at the gym. In ss, they would notmunicate if it was not because of an assignment. Their ssmates were getting used to this situation. Fortunately, they were going to stay in the same ss for another month. When they meet again after graduating from kindergarten, they would be in a different school. Perhaps they would be in a different ss as well. Bai Qi was aware that Mu Zhen Yu did not like him as he has been mischievous and had done some mistakes in the past. However, Bai Qi wanted to change. ¡°I juste over to find you.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s face reddened as he spoke those words. His eyes widened in surprise when the girl stretched her hand to touch his cheek. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, your face is a little red. Are you sick?¡± Bai Qi wanted the hand to stay on his cheek a little while, but the girl had already pulled her hand away. ¡°I¡¯m not sick. The weather is a little hot.¡± Zhang Li Xue raised her head to look at the sky. The sun was hidden behind the thick clouds. ¡°Is it?¡± Bai Qi looked away and coughed. ¡°I heard that today is your brother¡¯s full moon celebration.¡± He swiftly changed the topic. The little girl¡¯s eyes lit up. Zhang Li Xue loved her little brother very much and liked to talk about him a lot. Just now, her aunt said that it was time for her little brother to drink some milk. She wondered if he had drunk enough? Zhang Li Xue seemed to remember the smell of the little baby after he had drank his milk. Her brother smelled really fragrant. Thinking about it made her realize that she missed her little brother again. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, do you want to see my little brother? He¡¯s very cute. His cheeks are so soft like glutinous balls and he smelled very fragrant.¡± Bai Qi was an only child. He did not like babies that much. In his opinion, babies like to cry a lot. They were especially noisy and hard to coax. However, it would be different if it was the little fairy¡¯s little brother. Maybe he would not be as annoying as he had thought. ¡°My grandmother said the baby looks just like me,¡± Zhang Li Xue continued to boast about her little brother. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, you haven¡¯t seen him yet, right?¡± This was not the first time that Zhang Li Xue had spoken about her little brother. Each time after their basketball practice, the little girl would often mention her little brother. Bai Qi was suddenly curious about the boy. He tried to imagine a baby with the same face as this little fairy. He could already imagine that the boy would be cute. Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Un. Can I see him?¡± Chapter 43 Chapter 43: Our Next Teammate The little girl did not hesitate to leave her hiding spot to drag Bai Qi into the house. At this time, she could only think of her little brother. Zhang Li Xue wanted to introduce Bai Qi to her little brother and show him just how adorable her little brother is. Zhang Yu Ying happened to witness the scene where her niece was holding hands with Bai Qi as she pulled him inside the house. A sigh escaped her. Zhang Yu Ying scanned the room to locate her brother and was finally at ease when she saw that her brother was surrounded by their business partners. Zhang Yu Ying moved her body so that she would block her brother¡¯s line of gaze. Her brother, Zhang Yu Han loved his daughter dearly and often blocked boys around his daughter. Zhang Yu Ying had lost count of just how many boys her brother had driven away before they could get close to his daughter. That boy, Mu Zhen Yu might be an exception. The only reason her brother was unable to drive away that boy was because his wife was a good friend of that boy¡¯s mother. ..... Fortunately, her brother did not see his daughter running around the house with another boy. Otherwise, Bai Qi would definitely get himself into danger. Zhang Yu Ying watched as her niece went over to the crib and chuckled. ¡°I already help you this much. Li Xue, Li Xue, in the future, you better be very nice to your auntie,¡± Zhang Yu Ying mumbled to herself. ¡°Why are you talking to yourself?¡± Zhang Yu Ying jolted in surprise. She turned around and saw that her husband, Wei Jun Hao was standing behind her. The man followed her line of gaze and saw that the little girl was beside the crib with a little boy. His eyes narrowed. Wei Jun Hao could not help but feel as if he had seen this boy before. ¡°Don¡¯t mention this to my brother,¡± Zhang Yu Ying said. ¡°Li Xue¡¯s friend?¡± Wei Jun Hao raised a brow. ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Wei Jun Hao continued to watch the children for a while. Then, he turned to his wife with a lopsided smile on his face. ¡°If Yu Han knows you¡¯ve been keeping this secret from him, he would be angry.¡± ¡°This is why you should help me to keep this secret.¡± Zhang Yu Ying stared at her husband with puppy dog eyes. The man had been chasing his wife for years before she agreed to date him and finally marry him. Wei Jun Hao was weak against his wife¡¯s pleading look. ¡°We¡¯ll pretend that we don¡¯t know anything,¡± Wei Jun Hao said with a sigh. ¡°But, why are you helping this boy? Is it worth the trouble?¡± ¡°I just thought that Li Xue should be allowed to have more friends.¡± Wei Jun Hao clicked his tongue. ¡°You just wanted to watch the fun.¡± He held his wife¡¯s hand and spoke, ¡°Let¡¯s not speak about this. Now that your brother is well and your sister-inw has given birth, we should continue our honeymoon. It¡¯s been dyed for months.¡± The couple was on their honeymoon when they suddenly received news that Zhang Yu Han had an ident and was in aa for days. They decided to return to be with the family. Because Zhang Yu Han needed a long break to recuperate, Zhang Yu Ying decided to postpone her honeymoon so that she could handle thepany¡¯s business. Zhang Yu Ying thought about his suggestion and finally nodded. ¡°Alright. But, I want to wait until Li Xue¡¯s test. Since I am her tutor, I should stay around and help her prepare for the test.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Wei Jun Hao¡¯s smile widened. ¡°After Li Xue¡¯s test, we will leave for our dyed honeymoon.¡± Her heart skipped a beat as she thought of this trip. Because of her brother¡¯s ident, Zhang Yu Ying has been staying at his house to help around. She was busy with a lot of things and did not get much time to be alone with her husband. Thinking of their uing honeymoon made her a little excited. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue was busy showing her friend her little brother. Seeing that her brother was sleeping soundly after drinking some milk made her sigh. She wanted to poke his chubby cheek, but she was worried that it would disturb his sleep. Her mother had warned her not to disturb his sleep many times before. ording to her mother, babies need a lot of sleep. Otherwise, he would not be able to grow up quickly. Zhang Li Xue had already aimed to make her brother join her basketball team when he grow up. She needed him to grow up tall and fast. This was the reason she had restrained herself from disturbing the sleeping baby. ¡°What do you think?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at Bai Qi with an expectant look in her eyes. ¡°Don¡¯t you think that my brother is cute?¡± Bai Qi turned to the little fairy and lowered his gaze. The tip of his ears turned red. ¡°Un.¡± He nodded. ¡°He¡¯s cute.¡± Bai Qi stole another nce at the girl beside him. No matter what, he still thought that Zhang Li Xue is cuter. Her smile could put him in a good mood. He liked the way her hair would bounce each time she moved around. However, he did not dare to say these words out loud. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, I have decided,¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. The glint in her eyes made her look adorable. ¡°When my little brother grows up, I will teach him to y basketball. Then, he can join our team. He will be our next teammate. When the timees, you have to look after him.¡± Bai Qi turned to look at the sleeping baby again. He actually wanted to practice basketball with just Li Xue. He wanted the sport to be something that was just for the two of them. However, if their next team member was her brother, then he would not mind it. A shadow loomed over them as they continued to look at the baby. They both turned around at the same time and saw an elderlydy standing behind them. ¡°Grandma!¡± Bai Qi called. Grandma Bai looked nced at her grandson before she turned to Zhang Li Xue with a smile. ¡°Are you Zhang Li Xue? Hello, I am Bai Qi¡¯s grandmother.¡± Her eyes lit up. ¡°Hello, grandmother.¡± Zhang Li Xue greeted the older woman politely. This was the first time she saw Bai Qi¡¯s grandmother. Zhang Li Xue thought that the woman seemed very nice. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. But Bai Qi and I needed to leave now.¡± Grandma Bai shot an apologetic smile. ¡°It¡¯s alright, Grandmother.¡± Zhang Li Xue turned to Bai Qi and smiled. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, I will see you again at school, alright? The little girl watched as her friend left the ce. Just as she turned around again, Mu Zhen Yu had suddenly appeared beside her. ¡°Xiao Li Xue, I have been looking for you everywhere,¡± Mu Zhen Yu spoke. ¡°I didn¡¯t think that you would be hiding inside.¡± He came a littleter and did not see that the little girl has been with Bai Qi. Zhang Li Xue bit her lips. There was a hint of guilt on her face. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, sorry.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± Mu Zhen Yu heaved a sigh. He was not willing to be angry with this girl. ¡°Do you want to continue ying?¡± Chapter 44 Chapter 44: The Test After studying hard for several months with her youngest aunt, the day for Zhang Li Xue to take the test finally came. Being the eldest in her generation in the family, everyone was looking forward to seeing the little girl pass the test. Aspared to Zhang Li Xue, both Zhang Yu Han and Li Qin Yao were anxious. The couple woke up early in the morning and could not sit still. They began to wonder if it was a good decision to let their daughter take this test and skip a year to enter school. Their daughter might be able to score the mock test paper. However, they were worried that the girl would not do well in the real test. As her parents, both Zhang Yu Han and Li Qin Yao were most afraid that their daughter would be disappointed when she could not do as well as she had thought. Zhang Jing watched the couple and chuckled. He could not bear to scold his great-granddaughter-inw. Therefore, he could only speak to Zhang Yu Han. ¡°As Li Xue¡¯s parents, don¡¯t you think you should have a little faith in your daughter? My great-granddaughter is a Zhang. She will do well in this test.¡± ..... ¡°As the person who tutored Li Xue, I know that she will definitely do her best,¡± Zhang Yu Ying chirped in. Zhang Yu Han stared at his sister and sighed. ¡°It¡¯s precisely because of you that I am worried about my daughter.¡± ¡°Hey, what do you mean by this?¡± Zhang Jing massaged the spot between his brows. ¡°The two of you are already married, but still quarreled like a child.¡± Hearing their grandfather¡¯s words, the siblings chose to shut up. However, when no one was looking, Zhang Yu Ying still stuck out her tongue to her brother. ¡°Mommy, don¡¯t worry, I can do this,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke as she hugged her mother around the neck. ¡°I have been studying hard with my younger aunt. I will be fine.¡± Li Qin Yao¡¯s heart softened. She kissed the little girl¡¯s cheek repeatedly, causing the girl to giggle. ¡°Alright. Mommy knows. I trust that my Li Xue will do her best.¡± ¡°Un. Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded repeatedly. ¡°I¡¯m very smart. Younger Aunt says that as well. Mommy, I will definitely answer the test well.¡± Li Qin Yao heaved a sigh and decided to forget her worry. Even if her daughter failed to get what she wanted, that¡¯s fine too. As a mother, she will stay by her daughter¡¯s side to coax her. As long as the girl is happy, that was all that matters. After having her breakfast, Zhang Li Xue hopped into the vehicle and waved her hands at her family members who would be waiting for her at home. Her mother still had to look after her baby brother. Therefore, she could not apany her to the test center. This time, her Aunt Yu Ying would be diving her, and her father would apany her until the end of the test. The little girl waved her hands happily as she entered the hall. Zhang Yu Ying watched her niece acting as if she was going on a ss trip and the corner of her lips started to twitch. It seemed that being a kid was the best. They do everything without worry. Meanwhile, the adults continued to worry about her. After waiting for a long time, the children finally came out of the hall. Zhang Yu Han and his sister stood up to look for the little girl. However, the kids were rushing out all at once, causing it hard for them to locate their Li Xue. Fortunately, Zhang Yu Han was quite tall and he was able to recognize his daughter. He called out his daughter¡¯s name and waved his hand at her. ¡°Daddy!¡± The little girl spread her arms and ran over to her father. As soon as she arrived, her arms were wrapped around her father¡¯s neck. However, the moment her father started to lift her up, Zhang Li Xue began to get anxious again. ¡°Daddy! Put me down. Don¡¯t forget that you are still an injured man.¡± Zhang Yu Han chuckled upon hearing his daughter¡¯s words. He kissed the girl on the cheek and said, ¡°It¡¯s fine. I can carry you. You are not that heavy. Besides, have you forgotten? Your Uncle Qi Zheng had already said that I have fully recovered.¡± The little girl began to hesitate. She liked it the most when her father lift her up. However, she was still worried. Seeing that her father¡¯s expression did not seem as if he was in pain, Zhang Li Xue was finally at ease. ¡°How was your test?¡± Zhang Yu Ying asked. As the person who tutored the girl to take this test, Zhang Yu Ying was also worried. It felt as if her reputation was on the line. If her niece did not do well, her brother would definitely scold her. ¡°It was alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue answered with a shrug. ¡°The questions were almost the same as what Youngest Aunt taught me. It was not difficult.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good. That¡¯s good.¡± Zhang Yu Ying muttered. ¡°At least, there is still hope.¡± Meanwhile, Zhang Yu Han was worried that his daughter might be overconfident. Just like his wife, he too did not want his daughter to be disappointed when the result was announcedter. ¡°Daddy, I want a reward.¡± Zhang Li Xue whispered. His lips turned into a smile. Zhang Yu Han decided to forget about his worry and deal with it when the timees. ¡°What do you want?¡± ¡°Chicken wings!¡± Her eyes lit up brightly. She hesitated for a few seconds and stared at her father with her puppy dog eyes. ¡°Can I also have some ice cream?¡± ¡°You can only choose one.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought about this matter for a long time, but could not make her decision. ¡°Can¡¯t I have both? Daddy, I¡¯m a little tired after thinking for a long time to answer the test. Let me have both chicken wings and ice cream, alright?¡± The little girl was looking back at him, looking very pitiful. In the end, Zhang Yu Han was unable to reject this request ¡°Alright. You can have both. But just this once.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed happily. She hugged her father tightly and kissed his cheek. ¡°Daddy, you¡¯re the best!¡± ... The result of the test was announced a weekter. When Li Qin Yao got the call from the school, she was unable to hide her shock. Although she had seen her daughter do the test previously, she was still not that confident that Zhang Li Xue would be able to do it. However, the teacher had announced the result twice. Her daughter had passed the test and was able to enter school the next year. Chapter 45 Chapter 45: Skip a Year On the first day at school, Zhang Li Xue wore her uniform and spun around in front of her parents. Hearing their praise made her very happy. The parents exchanged their nces. Seeing the little girl happy in her uniform made them proud. Unexpectedly, their daughter managed to pass the test with flying colors. She could skip a year and would even be admitted into the top ss. However, Zhang Li Xue was young than her other ssmates. As her parents, they were a little worried that the girl would be bullied. ¡°Wow! Li Xue! Look at you. You look so smart in your uniform!¡± Zhang Yu Ying spoke as she walked through the door. Today, was the little girl¡¯s first day at school. As her aunt and the person who tutored the little girl, Zhang Yu Ying decided toe over early in the morning and take a look. ¡°Aunt, do I look good in this uniform?¡± Zhang Li Xue blinked. ..... ¡°Un. You look good. Definitely the cutest.¡± Zhang Yu Ying took out her phone and waved her hand. ¡°Come on. Let me take a few pictures and send them to your grandparents.¡± Her eyes lit up. Zhang Li Xue began to pose as she let her auntie snap a few pictures of her in the uniform. Knowing that her aunt was going to show it to her grandparents, Zhang Li Xue made a few cute poses for them. Zhang Yu Ying rechecked the photos and was satisfied with the result. A faint sigh escaped her. She could still remember the first time she babysit this little girl. Li Xue cried when she did not see her mother for a long time. Back then, Zhang Yu Ying panicked and thought that perhaps, it would be better not to have a child. But who would have thought that once a baby passed their crying phase, they would grow up to be this adorable? A thought came to her mind, causing her face to turn red. She had returned with Wei Jun Hao from their dyed honeymoon a few weeks ago. Zhang Yu Ying could not help but wonder if she would soon have a baby of her own. It would be best if the baby would be as obedient and smart as h niece. Zhang Yu Ying shook that thought out of her mind. Recently, Wei Jun Hao¡¯sw firm was in the middle of a big case. It would not be a good time for them to have a child now. Zhang Yu Yingposed herself before looked looking up again. ¡°Brother, Sister-inw, I¡¯ll apany Li Xue to school.¡± ¡°Aunt, you¡¯re going with me?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°Un. Your grandparents wanted me to take a lot of pictures of you.¡± Zhang Yu Ying smiled. ¡°Of course, I have to go with you.¡± After having her breakfast, Zhang Li Xue kissed her little brother on his face a few times before she finally hopped on the vehicle. At the thought that this would be her first day at school made her excited. She covered her mouth and giggled happily. Regarding her n to skip a year and enter school earlier... Zhang Li Xue had not mentioned this n to Bai Qi and Mu Zhen Yu. Zhang Li Xue had only mentioned this n to her close friends. Fang Su Jin and Lin Na were shocked. The three of them were often together and it would be lonely without Zhang Li Xue, this chatterbox around. On thest day of kindergarten, she practiced basketball with Bai Qi as usual. Before they parted, Bai Qi had promised to train every day at school. He told her that he was going to wait for one year for her. Bai Qi had hoped that the little fairy wouldpliment him for his hard work. He wanted to grow taller and do better so that Li Xue would continue to y with him. But of course, Zhang Li Xue was unaware of what Bai Qi had in his mind. The little girl just wanted to give her friend a surprise. Zhang Li Xue could already imagine that Bai Qi¡¯s face when he saw herter. Maybe he would not believe it and thought that she was just joking around. Now that she was in school, Zhang Li Xue nned to enter the basketball team with Bai Qi. The thought made her very excited. Meanwhile, Zhang Yu Han looked through the rear mirror and thought that his daughter was just too happy to enter school earlier. A helpless sigh escaped him. It felt as if it was only yesterday that his wife had given birth to this little ancestor. Why did she grow up so fast? Once they arrived at school, Zhang Yu Han helped his daughter to settle with the registration. Looking at the children who were taller and older than his daughter made him worry if she will be able to fit in. It was hard for the little girl to make friends But now that she entered a new school, she will have to repeat the process of getting to know new people again. Fortunately, the ssroom teacher was quite nice. Knowing that Zhang Li Xue was younger, she promised to keep her eyes on her. While her parents were worrying, Zhang Li Xue was busy looking for her friend. She stood on tiptoe to look for Bai Qi but could not see his silhouette. Before she took the test to enter this school, Zhang Li Xue had already asked Bai Qi, and she had confirmed that he was going to the same school as her. But now, Zhang Li Xue had waited for a while but she could not see him. This made her anxious. Zhang Li Xue was worried if perhaps she had misheard Bai Qi¡¯s words. ¡°Xiao Li Xue?¡± A voice called out her name. Zhang Li Xue turned around and saw that Mu Zhen Yu was looking at her with his eyes widened. The boy gave her a look over. Then, his gaze halted at the uniform she was wearing. ¡°Xiao Li Xue, why are you here?¡± His eyes widened as an ideae to his mind. ¡°You¡¯re...ing to school?¡± Chapter 46 Chapter 46: [Bonus chapter]Are You Surprised? A beautiful smile bloomed on her face. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, what do you think? Do I look good in this uniform?¡± Mu Zhen Yu gave her another look over. He was not mistaken. The clothes Xiao Li Xue was wearing were indeed their school uniform. The little girlughed happily when she saw Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s expression. She wanted to give her friend a surprise and she had sessfully surprised Mu Zhen Yu. ¡°Aren¡¯t you supposed to be at the kindergarten?¡± ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, I¡¯m skipping a year,¡± Zhang Li Xue told him. ¡°A while ago, my parents let me take the test. The school said that I can begin to enter school beginning this year. Brother Zhen Yu, are you surprised?¡± Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s eyes widened. Then, he slowly nodded. He was not expecting that it would be like this. His heart was filled with happiness. ..... Zhang Li Xue was a year younger than him. Last year, he did not get to see her as much as he liked despite being in the same kindergarten. Now that they were in the same year, he could see her more. Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s eyes lit up as he realized something. Since the girl had passed the test, then, she should be in his ss as well, right? ¡°Xiao Li Xue, which ss are you in?¡± The little girl reported her ss and she could see Mu Zhen Yu smiling happily. ¡°Then, we will be in the same ss,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. His lips could not stop smiling. ¡°Xiao Li Xue, you can stay with me. I will protect you.¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Thank you, Brother Zhen Yu.¡± Mu Zhen Yu stretched his hand, wanting to stroke the little girl¡¯s head. However, his movement halted the moment he sensed the oppressing air around him. The little boy looked up and saw that Zhang Li Xue¡¯s father was around. Instinctively, Mu Zhen Yu retracted his arms. His smile stiffened. ¡°Uncle Zhang. Hello.¡± Zhang Yu Han stared at the boy unhappily. Then, his gaze shifted to the arm that was about to touch his daughter. ¡°Daddy, Brother Zhen Yu said we will be in the same ss,¡± Zhang Li Xue reported. Instantly, Zhang Yu Han¡¯s face turned another shade darker. He often see this little boy around his daughter and he did not like it. Zhang Yu Han wanted to stop this boy from being too close to his daughter. However, that would only make his wife unhappy. Li Qin Yao had often said that it was important for Li Xue to make a lot of friends. ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. She turned to the boy and smiled. ¡°Zhen Yu, I hope that you can help us to look after Li Xue. She will be the youngest among the students and I¡¯m worried that someone would bully her.¡± Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s expression changed. Aspared to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s father, his mother was much nicer. ¡°Auntie, I will look after Xiao Li Xue and would not let anyone bully her.¡± ¡°Thank you, Zhen Yu.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s parents apanied her until it was time for the children to enter their ss. Seeing that the little girl had someone who will look after her, the Zhang couple was no longer worried to leave their daughter at school. Zhang Li Xue waved her hands happily as she watched her parents and younger aunt leave the school. After school, she will still see them. Therefore, the little girl was not afraid. The children began to gather around and formed a line. Zhang Li Xue remembered that she had not seen Bai Qi and quickly looked around for him. Seeing that the boy was not in the same line as hers, Zhang Li Xue began to wonder if perhaps he won¡¯t be in the same ss with her. The little girl continued to look around but still, she could not find the person she was looking for. At the side, Mu Zhen Yu seemed to notice her strange action. The boy opened his mouth to ask what she was looking for. But then, he hesitated again. Mu Zhen Yu followed the little girl¡¯s line of gaze and guessed what she was doing. ¡°Xiao Li Xue.¡± The little girl turned around with a smile. ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°You... Are you looking for Bai Qi?¡± Her eyes lit up. ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She looked around before leaning over to the boy to whisper, ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, do you know which ss he is in?¡± Mu Zhen Yu saw the look on Li Xue¡¯s face and his heart became unhappy. He did not like the feeling of seeing Xiao Li Xue and Bai Qi together. However, the two of them often practiced basketball in kindergarten together. The sport was something that he could not be a part of, no matter how hard he had tried to join them. Mu Zhen Yu thought of her parents¡¯ conversation a while ago. Although he did not like Bai Qi, Mu Zhen Yu would always listen to his parents talking about him. Their families had businesses together and their parents were quite close. He could still remember something that her parents had discussed about during a meal a few weeks ago. ¡°Xiao Li Xue, I don¡¯t think that Bai Qi would be attending the same school with us.¡± Her eyes widened in surprise. A few secondster, Zhang Li Xue regained herposure and frowned. ¡°That can¡¯t be right. I have asked Brother Bai Qi before. He told me that he will being to this school. The school¡¯s basketball team was quite good. He promised that we will enter the tea together.¡± His heart was aching again. Mu Zhen Yu wondered if the reason Xiao Li Xue had entered school earlier was that she wanted to continue practicing basketball with Bai Qi. However, he did not dare to ask. ¡°I¡¯m telling you the truth,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. He saw that the little girl was staring back at him in anger and quickly exined. ¡°A while ago, I heard from my parents that Bai Qi will follow his parents overseas. It seemed that his father was going to move for work. You can ask your parents about it. I¡¯m sure that they have heard about it as well.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared back at her friend with a dazed look in her eyes. She could not believe what she was hearing at this moment. Bai Qi is moving away? Chapter 47 Chapter 47: In a Bad Mood Zhang Li Xue has been in a bad mood all morning. She had studied hard with her aunt and had finally skipped a year and go to school earlier. The little girl had thought that she could be together with her teammate and practice her favorite basketball together. However, the person that led her to make this decision was not around. She will finally be able to join a team at this school, but her first teammate was no longer around. When Li Qin Yao picked up her daughter at school, she could not help but notice that the little girl has been in a bad mood. After helping Li Xue to wear her seatbelt, Li Qin Yao stroked the little girl¡¯s head and spoke. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? You seemed unhappy. Did someone bully you?¡± Zhang Li Xue pouted. ¡°No. I just missed a friend.¡± Her lips curled into a helpless smile. Li Qin Yao did not expect that the reason her daughter would be in a bad mood was that she missed her friend. ..... Now that she thought about it, her daughter has been a deskmate with Fang Su Jin since her first day at the kindergarten. Now that she had a new deskmate, perhaps, Zhang Li Xue was having a hard time adjusting. Of course, Li Qin Yao did not know that the person that her daughter was missing was not her deskmate. ¡°Alright, how about we invite Su Jin and Lin Na to y over on the weekend? I¡¯m sure that they miss you as well.¡± Zhang Li Xue opened her mouth before pursing them again. The little girl wanted to tell her mother about her friend that was moving away, but she realized that she did not know how to do it. After all, she had never mentioned Bai Qi to her mother before. Seeing that her daughter was still unhappy, Li Qin Yao could only find another way to coax her daughter. ¡°How about we grab some ice cream on our way home?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked up but did not respond. ¡°Hmm... I heard that your great-grandfather is nning to grill some chicken wings today.¡± Li Qin Yao smiled as she bopped her daughter¡¯s nose. ¡°Today is your first day at school. Great-grandpa wanted to celebrate this special asion.¡± Zhang Li Xue was still unhappy. But thinking about the chicken wings that her great-grandfather will grill in the backyard elevated her mood a little bit. ¡°Alright.¡± A faint sigh escaped her as Li Qin Yao saw her daughter start to smile again. After kissing the little girl¡¯s cheek a few times, she went over to the driver¡¯s seat and drove her daughter back home. ... ¡°Li Xue, you¡¯re back!¡± Zhang Yu Ying greeted the moment she saw her niece walk into the house. ¡°How was your school today?¡± ¡°It was okay,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°I met a lot of elder sisters and brothers.¡± The little girl looked at her aunt again. Suddenly, she seemed to realize that her aunt was the only person who knew about her teammate. From the corner of her eyes, Zhang Yu Ying could see that her sister-inw¡¯s expression did not seem right. However, before she could ask, her niece had tugged at her hand and pulled her into the corner. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Zhang Yu Ying could not help but find that her niece was acting strangely. The little girl looked at her left and right, once she saw that her mother did note over, Zhang Yu Ying beckoned for her aunt toe closer. ¡°Aunt,e over, I have something to say to you.¡± Zhang Yu Ying squatted down so that she could be on the little girl¡¯s level. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Why are you being so secretive?¡± The little girl cupped her hands to her aunt¡¯s ear. ¡°Younger Aunt, do you remember Brother Bai Qi?¡± ¡°Brother Bai Qi?¡± Zhang Yu Ying remembered to keep her tone low to avoid anyone from listening to their conversation. ¡°Un. That¡¯s your basketball teammate, right?¡± She had secretly helped her niece to cover up her rtionship with that boy. How could she not remember Bai Qi? Zhang Li Xue¡¯s expression turned solemn. ¡°Aunt, I heard today that Brother Bai Qi is moving away.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Zhang Yu Ying did not expect to hear this news as well. For a while, she could not react to this sudden news. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu told me earlier,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°He said that Bai Qi¡¯s father was moving overseas for his job. Brother Bai Qi is moving along with his parents. Aunt, what am I supposed to do? I no longer have a teammate.¡± The corner of her lips started to twitch. Zhang Yu Ying almost could not believe that her niece was worrying about her basketball team. ¡°Aunt, I did not even get to see him onest time.¡± The corner of her eyes turned red. Thinking that she would not be able to meet Bai Qi again made her sad. Zhang Yu Ying noticed her niece¡¯s mood change and hugged her tightly. As the little girl¡¯s face was pressed to her shoulder, Zhang Yu Ying could hear her niece¡¯s little sob. Her heart ached. In the beginning, she had supported her niece and Bai Qi, thinking that it would be fun to hide this secret from her brother. The first time she saw her niece holding hands with Bai QI, Zhang Yu Ying had thought that it would be cute if her niece grew up with a childhood sweetheart. Who would have thought that the little girl would be experiencing her first heartbreak as well? Her heart softened. She was not willing to see her niece this sad. Even if they were going to be apart, Li Xue should be given the chance to at least say goodbye to that little boy. Otherwise, she would be sad for a long time and this might leave a scar on her little heart. As the thought came to her mind, Zhang Yu Ying finally make her decision. ¡°Li Xue, do you want to see Brother Bai Qi onest time?¡± The little girl¡¯s eyes lit up. She pulled away from her aunt and stared at her with teary eyes. Her heart was feeling hopeful. She wanted to scold Bai Qi for leaving after she had worked hard to enter school earlier. ¡°But... I cannot promise that you will be able to see him,¡± Zhang Yu Ying said. She was worried that the girl would be hopeful and be disappointed again. ¡°Let me ask around if his family had left the country or not.¡± Chapter 48 Chapter 48: Visiting the Bai After telling her sister-inw that she wanted to take her niece to the mall to get something, Zhang Yu Ying called her husband and asked her to find out about the Bai family. Wei Jun Hao heard his wife¡¯s request and found that it was a little strange. ¡°Why are you interested in the Bai family?¡± ¡°It¡¯s Li Xue,¡± Zhang Yu Ying spoke. ¡°You remember that little boy, Bai Qi right?¡± How can Wei Jun Hao not remember that little boy? He had seen him a few times with his niece before. However, the little girl¡¯s parents were unaware that their daughter was close to this boy. ¡°Un. Are you trying to y a matchmaker again?¡± ¡°I heard that the family is nning to move oversea,¡± Zhang Yu Ying said. ¡°I need to know if they had left the country. I want to let Li Xue at least say goodbye to her friend.¡± Wei Jun Hao heaved a sigh. ¡°You just need to know if they had left the country, right?¡± ..... ¡°Uh-huh.¡± ¡°Give me five minutes. I¡¯ll ask around.¡± Zhang Yu Ying hung up the phone and saw that her niece was staring back with hopeful eyes. ¡°We have to wait for your uncle to ask around, alright.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Younger Aunt, will you take me to see Bai Qi if he still hasn¡¯t left.¡± ¡°Un. But we cannot stay for a long time, alright? Otherwise, your parents might worry.¡± ¡°Aunt, I know. I will only say a few words to Brother Bai Qi.¡± It would be fine if she could only see him briefly. In less than five minutes, Zhang Yu Ying¡¯s phone rang. She saw her husband¡¯s name and quickly pick up the phone call. ¡°How is it?¡± ¡°Bai Qi¡¯s father got a huge project offer in Country S. Their flight will leave in two days,¡± Wei Jun Hao spoke. ¡°I will text you their address.¡± ¡°Hubby, thank you!¡± Wei Jun Hao chuckled. Hearing the way his wife called him made his heart turn sweet. ¡°I¡¯ll expect my reward from you once I get back from work.¡± The man¡¯s tone was a little ambiguous and it made Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face turn red. ¡°You are helping your niece. I¡¯ll tell Li Xue to reward youter.¡± Before her husband could spout more nonsense, Zhang Yu Ying had hung up the phone. She turned around and saw that the little girl was still looking at her. Zhang Yu Ying cleared her throat andposed herself. ¡°Your uncle said Bai Qi hasn¡¯t left the country yet.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes lit up. Knowing that she might have the chance to see her teammate onest time put her in a good mood. Just then, Zhang Yu Ying¡¯s phone rang again. She tapped her finger on the screen and saw that her husband had sent her the Bai¡¯s family address. Zhang Yu Ying turned to her niece and smiled. ¡°I have his address. Li Xue, let¡¯s go and see your friend.¡± ... After driving for fifteen minutes, the aunt and niece finally arrived at Bai Qi¡¯s house. Recently, there were a lot of people visiting the Bai family as they were nning to move overseas in a few days. Seeing that they were heading to the Bai¡¯s residence, the guard did not ask too many questions and called the house to let them know about the guest. Coincidentally, the person who picked up the phone call was Old Madam Bai. Bai Qi¡¯s parents were not at home as they were busy handling some paperwork before the move. Old Madam Bai heard that it was someone from the Zhang family and asked the guard to let them in. A few minutester, Zhang Yu Ying and her niece stood in the living room, facing the old woman. Old Madam Bai saw Zhang Yu Ying and was puzzled to see her visiting. Then, she noticed the little girl and could not hide her surprise. Her grandson often told her about this little girl and their basketball practice. Of course, Old Madam Bai could still remember her well. Thest time she met this little girl was at her little brother¡¯s full moon celebration. ¡°Hello, Old Madam Bai,¡± Zhang Yu Ying spoke politely. ¡°I¡¯m sorry that this visit might seem too sudden.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± Old Madam Bai waved her hand. ¡°Have a seat. How is your grandfather?¡± Zhang Yu Ying took her niece to sit down and answered, ¡°My grandfather is well.¡± After exchanging a few polite words, Zhang Yu Ying quickly got to the point. ¡°Actually, I came over this time for my niece.¡± She nced at her niece who was looking back at her impatiently. ¡°We heard that your family is nning to move overseas. My niece, Li Xue is a good friend of your grandson. She hoped to meet him again before he leave.¡± Old Madam Bai was surprised to hear this request. It was only then that she remember how her grandson has been in a bad mood after he heard his parents n to move overseas. The n was a bit too sudden and everyone in the house was busy with this move. They knew that Bai Qi was throwing tantrum and did not have time to coax him. Bai Qi was still small. Even though he was unhappy, there was nothing else he could do about it. It was not possible to leave him in this country alone when everyone else was going. Old Madam Bai looked at the little girl again. She remembered how her grandson often told her about this little girl. Actually, Bai Qi was no longer that mischievous after he befriended this girl. The thought that the two friends would not be able to see each other again made her heart ache. The adults were too busy with their matters that they had neglected the little boy. As his grandmother, Old Madam Bai felt bad about it. ¡°Fortunately, Bai Qi is in his room,¡± Old Madam Bai spoke. ¡°Hold on. I¡¯ll get someone to call him.¡± Old Madam Bai called the auntie and told her to call Bai Qi to the living room. Five minutester, the boy walked down the stairs with a solemn expression. He was not in the mood to meet anyone, especially now that they were counting the days before his family was moving to another country. However, the moment Bai Qi saw the little fairy sitting in his living room, Bai Qi was stunned. He could not help but wonder if his eyes were ying tricks on him. Chapter 49 Chapter 49: Pinky Swear ¡°Bai Qi?¡± Old Madam Bai spoke. She saw that her grandson has been standing on the same spot and smiled. Perhaps, the boy too would not expect that this girl woulde over to his house to look at him. Hearing his grandmother¡¯s voice, Bai Qi finally snapped out of her trance. However, his eyes were still on the little fairy. It was as if he was afraid that the moment he look away, the little fairy would disappear. ¡°Your friend is here,¡± Old Madam Bai spoke again. ¡°Are you not going to say anything to her? Shees over specially to see you.¡± His grandmother¡¯s words surprised him. The little fairy came over to his house specially to see him? His eyes lit up brightly. However, the boy still stood in his ce as he was unable to react. ..... Seeing that the boy had not said anything made the little girl restless. Zhang Li Xue wondered if Bai Qi was unhappy that she hade over to his house unannounced. ¡°Brother Bai Qi.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s voice was soft and sweet. ¡°Do you not want to see me?¡± Bai Qi saw the change in Li Xue¡¯s eyes and begin to panic. ¡°No.¡± He stepped forward to her but stopped himself before he gets too close. ¡°That¡¯s not it. I just... did not expect to see you here.¡± Her lips turned into a bright smile. Bai Qi thought that Zhang Li Xue¡¯s smile was really like a flower blooming. She was just like a living flower fairy. Her smile made him feel a little shy. Gradually, his cheek turned a little pink. ¡°You... why did youe to see me?¡± He looked at the girl and finally noticed that something was strange. Bai Qi gave her a look over as he pondered what was this strange feeling. His eyes widened in surprise when he finally recognized the uniform on her body. This uniform was simr to the one that he was supposed to put on this morning. However, due to some circumstances, Bai Qi would not be attending school anymore. ¡°Li Xue, you...why are you wearing the school uniform?¡± Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze and realized that she had not changed out of her uniform after school. Her mother would probably scold her, but she did not want to think about it at this moment. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, I skipped a year and entered school earlier,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°What?¡± Bai Qi was confused to hear her words. ¡°This was supposed to be a surprise,¡± Zhang Li Xue continued. ¡°My parents allowed me to take the test and enter school earlier. I was supposed to give you this surprise. I thought that we could go to the same school and continued to practice basketball together. We promised to be on the same team.¡± Her lips pursed into a small pout. ¡°But then, Bother Zhen Yu told me that you are not going to school.¡± There was aplicated look on Bai Qi¡¯s face. He had never thought that this little girl would skip a year and enter school earlier. If he stayed, he might attend school with her. But now, everything was not possible. This was not something that he can decide on. His parents had already made this decision for him. His parents were moving away along with his grandparents. If he stayed, there will be no one to look after him. But knowing that he would be attending school along with this little fairy, Bai Qi was unwilling to move away. Why can¡¯t he stay? Why did he have to listen to the adult¡¯s opinion? Zhang Yu Ying looked at her niece helplessly. Although she could understand the little girl¡¯s disappointment, Zhang Yu Ying was a little worried that her niece¡¯s words would cause trouble for the Bai. What if Bai Qi throw tantrum because of Li Xue? Then, what was she supposed to do? Zhang Yu Ying nced at Old Madam Bai and was relieved to see that the woman did not seem to mind her niece¡¯s words. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Bai Qi lowered his head. He did not dare to look at the little girl¡¯s expression. He was worried that he would not be able to leave he looked at her. ¡°But my parents are moving away and I have to go with them.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She knew that as a child, they have to follow their parents. If her parents chose to move away, she too would have to follow them. Zhang Li Xue could not imagine being away from her parents for a long time. ¡°Therefore, Ie over to see you onest time before you leave,¡± Zhang Li Xue continued. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, fortunately, you haven¡¯t left the country yet. I was worried that I might not say goodbye.¡± His heart was aching. The feeling was suffocating him. The thought that he would not be able to see this little fairy and practice basketball with her again made him sad. Once the girl leaves, he won¡¯t be able to see her again. But he did not want to cry in front of her. The little girl did not cry. So, he can¡¯t cry. Zhang Li Xue walked over and stopped in front of the boy. She stretched her hand and patted his shoulder. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, don¡¯t be sad. In the future, we will meet again.¡± His eyes lit up as he listened to her words. They will meet again? ¡°That¡¯s right,¡± Old Madam Bai spoke. ¡°The two of you are friends. Perhaps, after your father was done with his project, we can return here again.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s eyes were full of hope. ¡°Un. Grandmother is right.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, you have to look after yourself. When you move to a new ce, you have to promise to continue practicing what I had teach you,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°You have to drink milk a lot and grow taller. Otherwise, I might not recognize you when we meet again.¡± ¡°I promise. I will drink milk everyday and grow taller. I will practice everyday. I won¡¯t forget what you had taught me,¡± Bai Qi promised. He wanted to see this little fairy again. He had to do what he had promised. ¡°Then, pinky promise.¡± Zhang Li Xue held out her pinky finger at him. The two of them sealed their promise and smiled. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, let¡¯s meet up again in the future.¡± ¡°No matter how long it takes, I will return and look for you.¡± Bai Qi made another promise. Old Madam Bai finally saw the smile on her grandson¡¯s face after a few weeks. A sigh escaped her. It was good that the little girl hade over to see Bai Qi onest time. At least, the boy would not be that unwilling to leave. At least, he still have something to look toward for. A thought came to her mind and Old Madam Bai took out her phone. ¡°Come on, Bai Qi, Li Xue, let¡¯s take a picture together so that you will remember each other.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She tugged at the red faced Bai Qi and smiled for the camera. Chapter 50 50 Twenty Years Later Twenty yearster. ¡°Huan Huan, congrattions on your wedding!¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke as she looked at the beautiful bride in front of her. ¡°Oh? Should I start to address you as Mrs. He now?¡± ¡°Li Xue.¡± Mo Qing Huan shot her friend a warning gaze before she nced at her husband. Her cheek turned red when she saw the way her husband, He Rong, was looking at her. Zhang Li Xue and her roommates began to giggle. The three of them had watched as their roommate, Mo Qing Huan began to date her childhood sweetheart, He Rong, from the beginning. Seeing that they were now a husband and wife made them feel a little sweet. Although the two of them were childhood sweethearts, it was still not easy for them to get together. Moreover, they all had heard how He Rong had waited for years for Mo Qing Huan before he can pursue her. It was not easy to meet someone as loyal as He Rong. ..... Mo Qing Huan deserved to be happy and as her roommates, they hoped that the couple will stay happily ever after. ¡°That¡¯s right, Li Xue, where are your parents? Did theye? I haven¡¯t seen them around.¡± Mo Qing Huan swiftly shifted the topic so that her roommates would stop teasing her. ¡°They should be in the banquet hall with your uncle,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Huan Huan, you are like my sister. Today is your wedding. Of course, they wille over to see you. You can see themter in the banquet hall.¡± Mo Qing Huan heaved a sigh. ¡°I still have to thank them for looking after me.¡± She looked at her husband and smiled. ¡°That¡¯s right. We have to thank them,¡± He Rong agreed. He held Mo Qing Huan¡¯s hand tightly and leaned over. ¡°Let¡¯s thank them together when we see them in the hallter.¡± He had heard from his wife that the Zhang couple had sponsored a lot of things for their wedding. It would be rude if they did not go over and thanked the couple personally. ¡°Alright.¡± Mo Qing Huan nodded. At this time, the wedding nner knocked on the door and entered. She looked at the groom and bride with a smile on her face. ¡°Mr. He, Mrs. He, it¡¯s almost time for you toe out and meet your guests. You have five minutes.¡± The married couple nodded. ¡°Alright. It¡¯s time for me and Zhuang Li to leave now,¡± Mao Xin Yi, one of the roommates and bridesmaid, spoke. ¡°Alright, go ahead. I will meet you outside,¡± Mo Qing Huan said. ¡°That¡¯s right. I almost forgot. I will toss the bouquetter and you girls have to join in the fun.¡± Her lips curled into a smile. ¡°Who knows, the next person who will marry might be one of you girls.¡± Mao Xin Yi and Zhuang Li both began to discuss this flower toss. Each of them wanted to catch the bride¡¯s bouquet and get her luck. Perhaps, they too would meet their other half afterward and get married. Zhang Li Xue watched as the girls discussed the bride¡¯s bouquet with a smile on her face. A whileter, she noticed that her friends were looking at her strangely. ¡°Why are you looking at me like that?¡± Zhang Li Xue subconsciously took a step back. Mao Xin Yi and Zhuang Li exchanged a look. ¡°We were thinking that it might be you who will get lucky,¡± Zhuang Li said. Zhang Li Xueughed and waved her hand dismissively. ¡°It would be hard for me to get married next. You know that it¡¯s not easy to date me.¡± ¡°We know.¡± Mao Xin Yi heaved a heavy sigh. ¡°That man should be taller than you and defeat your father in a basketball game before he can date you.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded happily. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°You have such a high expectation,¡± Zhuang Li said. ¡°It¡¯s better to have a high expectation than just settle with anyone,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Mao Xin Yi and Zhuang Li exchanged another look and sighed again. Their friend, Zhang Li Xue came from a reputable family in Y City. It was not strange if she had a high standard towards her other half. He Rong listened to the girl¡¯s words and frowned. He turned to his wife and asked, ¡°Isn¡¯t it just defeating Uncle Zhang in a basketball game? It couldn¡¯t be that hard, could it?¡± Mo Qing Huanughed. ¡°In our university, even the best male yer on the campus could not defeat Li Xue. Li Xue learned her basketball skill from her father. Do you think that it would be easy to defeat Uncle Zhang?¡± He Rong looked at the girl in awe. Although he had seen Zhang Li Xue practicing basketball before, he had never thought that the girl would be that good. The friends chatted a little bit and left. Soon, it was time for the bride and groom toe out and meet their guests. As Mo Qing Huan¡¯s maid of honor, Zhang Li Xue continued to stay with her friend and help with whatever was necessary. The meal began and their friends and family gave a few speeches to the newlyweds. The atmosphere in the hall was especially lively. Soon, it was time for the bride to toss her bouquet. The woman gathered at the center as they waited. Each of them dreamed of catching the bouquet and hope that it would be time for them to end their single life soon. Zhang Li Xue was not nning to join in the fun. However, both Mao Xin Yi and Zhuang Li tugged at her hands, forcing her to join in the fun. In the end, Zhang Li Xue stood at the back while watching the fun. She had no expectations about this bouquet like the others. The host told the women to get ready to catch the bouquet. The countdown started and Mo Qing Huan began to toss her bouquet. The women were excited and started to scream as they set their eyes on the bouquet. Each of them had expected that the bouquet would reach them. However, the bouquet continued to travel farther and farther. Zhang Li Xue watched the bouquet of roses approach her with her eyes wide. She was not prepared to catch the bouquet but that thing was heading toward her. She began to panic and moved to catch it before it went further and drop to the floor without anyone catching it. Perhaps, her basketball practice had helped her to catch this bouquet. Zhang Li Xue jumped a little bit and caught the bouquet. However, she seemed to have forgotten that she was wearing a pair of high heels. A string of cursing words escaped her lips as shended. Just as she thought that she would fall on the floor and sprain her ankle, someone had caught her and prevented her fall. Her eyes widened in surprise upon realizing that a man had caught her. Chapter 51 51 Sprained Her Ankle The man put her down gently on the ground. However, Zhang Li Xue was still in her trance and did not stand up properly. She slipped and gasped as the pain was stabbing her ankle. The man wrapped his arms around her waist again. His expression showed his concern. ¡°Are you alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue took a deep breath to calm down. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± As long as she could sit down and maybe rest for a bit, she would be alright. ¡°Li Xue!¡± Both Mao Xin Yi and Zhuang Li walked over anxiously. Their expression changed slightly when they saw that a man was wrapping his arms around her friend¡¯s waist tightly. This... what was going on? Their pose was a little ambiguous, wasn¡¯t it? The crowd started to build around them. The women who gathered to join the bouquet toss turned around to look at the situation. Zhang Li Xue tried to stand up on her own, but her ankle was in pain. In the end, she could only lean on the man again. ..... ¡°You sprained your ankle.¡± The man frowned. He look up and carried the girl in his arms. The crowd parted to make way for them. When she realized what was going on, the man had already ced her on the chair. Then, he looked up and spoke with a straight look on his face. ¡°Excuse me. Let me take a look at your ankle.¡± Zhang Li Xue pulled her legs. ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± She could not let just anyone touch her legs. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m a doctor.¡± Somehow, the word ¡®doctor¡¯ sounded magical and Zhang Li Xue no longer tried to hide her legs away. Swiftly, the man took off the straps around her legs and proceeded to check on her ankle. The man pressed at some point on her ankle and looked up. ¡°Is this painful?¡± A deep crease appeared on her face as she bore with the pain. As this was not the first time that she had injured herself, Zhang Li Xue had made herself tolerate the pain. However, the man seemed to notice her difort and began to touch her ankle a little gently. ¡°Li Xue, what happened?¡± Zhang Yu Han saw from a distance how his daughter jumped up high to catch the bouquet and heard that she was injured. As he walked over to check on her, Zhang Yu Han saw that a random man was carrying his daughter. He rushed over anxiously and found that this random man was holding his daughter¡¯s feet. The scene in front of him turned his face dark. ¡°You, what are you doing?¡± His baritone voice sounded so scary when he was angry. Seeing her father¡¯s angry face, Zhang Li Xue knew that this man would soon get into trouble. Her father was always overprotective. Other than ying basketball and pestering her mother, her father¡¯s hobby was to drive off men from her. ¡°Daddy,¡± Zhang Li Xue whispered. ¡°He¡¯s a doctor.¡± Just in time, the man raised his head. He met Zhang Yu Han¡¯s eyes before turning to the server at the side. ¡°Hello, please help me to get an ice pack.¡± ¡°Did you sprain your ankle?¡± Zhang Yu Han asked her daughter. The girl looked at her ankle and tried to move it around. However, the pain quickly made her stop moving. ¡°Don¡¯t move around carelessly,¡± The man spoke. He held her feet as if to prevent the girl from moving her legs around. Zhang Yu Han was about to say something when he noticed the way this random man was giving her daughter a message. As someone who was active in sport, he had learned a bit of massage technique and could see that this boy was reliable. At least, he was not taking advantage of his daughter. ¡°Li Xue!¡± The girl looked up again. This time, the bride came over to check on her as well. Mo Qing Huan heard that her friend was injured because she was trying to catch the bouquet. She was worried and dragged her husband to check on her friend. Seeing that Zhang Li Xue was sitting on the chair with a frown on her face made her feel a little guilty. Her gaze fell on the bouquet in Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hand and a helpless sigh escaped her. ¡°How did you get injured while catching the bouquet?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at the bouquet in her hand. ¡°I didn¡¯t want to join in the fun, but Huan Huan, you threw it too hard. I was worried that the bouquet might hit someone else. Since I¡¯m the closest, of course, I have to catch it.¡± It was then that Zhang Li Xue realized that she was holding the bouquet in her hand. Her expression stiffened as she recalled something. Didn¡¯t they say that the person who caught the bouquet will be married next? Since she was the one who caught the bouquet, doesn¡¯t that mean that it would be her turn next? Zhang Li Xue shook her head to get rid of this thought. She did not even have a boyfriend. What marriage? At this time, the server returned to the scene carrying a pack of ice. The man took the ice from the server and wrapped it up with his handkerchief. Then, he began to press the ice to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s ankle. The cool ice wasfortable. Zhang Li Xue could not help but sigh. ¡°Is she alright?¡± This time, it was the groom who came to check on her. He Rong looked at the ice pack against Zhang Li Xue¡¯s ankle and frowned. Zhang Li Xue was his wife¡¯s best friend. Of course, he did not want anything bad to happen to her. ¡°She should be alright.¡± The man spoke. He turned to Zhang Li Xue and spoke. ¡°Just remember not to put too much pressure on it and pressed your ankle with ice every few hours.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She put the bouquet on herp before taking the pack of ice from that man. ¡°I can do it myself. Thank you.¡± The man stared at her for a few seconds before nodding. Then, he stood up and faced the groom with a smile. ¡°He Rong, congrattions on your wedding.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± He Rong pulled his wife closer and spoke, ¡°Let me introduce you. This is my wife, Mo Qing Huan. Huan Huan, this is my good friend, Bai Qi. I have mentioned to you about him before.¡± Chapter 52 52 The Little Flower Fairy in His Memory Zhang Li Xue thought that the man¡¯s name was a little familiar. However, she did not get to ponder too much about it. Her brother, Zhang Yi Hai walked over to help her move to another seat. Later, the others began to surround her. The girls were envious that she managed to catch the bouquet. At the side, Bai Qi continued to chat with her friend, He Rong. The two of them met during He Rong¡¯s visit to S Country a few years ago at a convention. He Rong was giving a speech about hispany and Bai Qi was among the audience. Later, they found out that they were from the same country. Bai Qi decided to invest his money into He Rong¡¯spany and the two of them be friends ever since. ¡°Bai Qi, thank you foring,¡± He Rong patted his friend¡¯s shoulder. ¡°I thought that you would not be able toe.¡± ¡°It is your wedding. No matter how busy I am, I have to make time for you,¡± Bai Qi said. His gaze shifted to the girl who was surrounded by her worried friends and family. A faint smile curled on his lips. Bai Qi was d that he decided toe over to attend this wedding. Otherwise, he might not able to see this little fairy again. Twenty years have passed since he followed his family to S Country. During this time, the two of them had not made any contact. Surprisingly, he would meet her at He Rong¡¯s wedding. ..... Thinking about it, the first time he met this little fairy, it was also at a wedding. Back then, she was dressed beautifully with a flower crown on her head. Now that he met her again, she was holding a bouquet. She was still very cute. Zhang Li Xue still looked like the little flower fairy in his memory. It was just that... it seemed that his little fairy seemed to have forgotten about him. On that day, she had made him promise to drink more milk and grow taller. Otherwise, she might not be able to recognize him. After twenty years, he had grown taller than her. But she still did not recognize him. Bai Qi could not help but feel disappointed. Seeing that Zhang Li Xue had tried to catch the bouquet enthusiastically made him wonder if she was in a rtionship and will soon get married. ¡°That¡¯s right, I heard that you are going to move to Y City,¡± He Rong spoke. ¡°Mhm... My application was finally approved a while ago,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°My parents were originally from Y City. I think that it would be good to move back.¡± Bai Qi nced at Zhang Li Xue again before he slowly lowered his gaze to hide his disappointment. Seeing that Zhang Li Xue had appeared at the wedding with her parents, made him think that the whole family had moved to L City. The Zhang family business was mainly hotels. It would not be strange if the family decided to move thepany operation to L City. After all, L City was much more developed aspared to Y City. He was unaware that the Zhang was family friends with the Mo. Their rtionship was very good and they would be the first toe forward when the others needed help. ¡°Y City and L City were not that far,¡± He Rong said. ¡°We can still meet up and hang out whenever we have the chance.¡± Bai Qi shed a smile. If only he had known that Zhang Li Xue would be in L City, he would apply to be transferred to this city. Bai Qi was regretting that he did not do thorough research before he make his decision. The two friends chatted for a while. Bai Qi looked at the time and his expression changed again. ¡°He Rong, sorry. I won¡¯t be able to stay until the end. I still have a flight to catch. I¡¯m supposed to report to my new workce tomorrow.¡± After exchanging a few polite words, Bai Qi finally left. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue was relieved from her job as the maid in honor because of her injury. Zhuang Li took her ce to help Mo Qing Huan to entertain the guests while she sat down with Mao Xin Yi beside her. Zhang Li Xue was watching the performance on the stage when she saw that Mao Xin Yi was staring at the bouquet in her hand. ¡°What is it? Xin Yi, do you want this?¡± Zhang Li Xue raised the bouquet and waved it around. ¡°You can have it if you like it.¡± Mao Xin Yi rolled her eyes. ¡°That¡¯s not necessary. The effect wouldn¡¯t be the same.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°What effect? It was just some flowers. I¡¯m sure that they have created this tradition for fun. You don¡¯t necessarily will be the next to marry once you caught the bouquet.¡± ¡°But it¡¯s nice to have something to look forward to,¡± Mao Xin Yi said with a sigh. ¡°Hey, I am someone who had never been in a rtionship before. I don¡¯t think I can look forward to getting married so soon.¡± Mao Xin Yi clicked her tongue. ¡°You are saying this. But the next thing we know, we might receive your wedding invitation.¡± Zhang Li Xue waved her hand. ¡°Forget it. Dealing with my father is too difficult. You see how he looked at that doctor before. I think he was ready to cut the man into tiny pieces when he saw him touching my feet.¡± Mao Xin Yiughed. ¡°That¡¯s right. It was a little scary.¡± A thought came to her mind and her lips turned into a mischievous smile. ¡°Speaking about that man... Don¡¯t you think that he¡¯s very good-looking?¡± ¡°Really?¡± Zhang Li Xue decided to y dumb. ¡°My ankle was too much in pain that I did not notice it.¡± Mao Xin Yi heaved a dreamy sigh. ¡°The way he caught you was quite romantic. A hand on your waist and some flower petals fell from the bouquet.¡± ¡°Mao Xin Yi, have you been reading too many romance books?¡± ¡°It could be the start of a good romance.¡± Zhang Li Xue continued tough. ¡°Oh, my God. Maybe you should consider writing a romance.¡± ¡°He¡¯s quite tall too,¡± Mao Xin Yi pointed out. ¡°In this aspect, he had passed your first requirement. He just needs to defeat your father in a basketball match.¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled. ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s not get your hopes up. Just because he was tall, it doesn¡¯t mean that he will know how to y basketball.¡± Her gaze went to look for the tall man again. However, Zhang Li Xue soon found that the man was no longer chatting with He Rong. Chapter 53 53 Her Bodyguards After spending a week in L City to help her best friend with her wedding, Zhang Li Xue finally left the city with her family. Although her ankle was a little better, her family insisted she continued and rest. Zhang Li Xue could only listen to their advice. She wanted to continue to y her favorite basketball and had to recuperate well. It would be troublesome if her injury turned worse. At this time, Zhang Li Xue sat in the lounge chair while watching her brother, Zhang Yi Hai ying a two-on-two basketball match with their cousin, the triplets. A year after Zhang Yi Hai was born, her youngest aunt finally gave birth to the triplets. From the first time sheid her eyes on the triplets, Zhang Li Xue had decided to make them her basketball teammates. Just like that, there were five of them. Because she was the eldest, Zhang Li Xue became the leader. Her dream to have her own basketball team was finally realized. When they were younger, Zhang Li Xue often led them to create trouble. When they were older, the triples plus Zhang Yi Hai had be her bodyguard. Just like her father, the four bodyguards would help to drive a lot of flies away from her. Anyone who wanted to woo her would have to go through these men. Many had given up as they were defeated by her bodyguards. In the center of the basketball court, Zhang Yi Hai was seen running over to the hoop and finally, jumped up high with a m dunk. ..... Seeing them running around the court made her want to join them as well. However, her ankle would not allow it. Zhang Li Xue could only shout her encouragement from the sideline. After running around for almost an hour, the boys finally decided to take a break. Seeing that her brother was leading the triplets to the side, Zhang Li Xue took the drinking water bottle and passed it over to everyone. ¡°Sister, thank you.¡± Wei Zi Ming, the eldest of the triples took the water bottle and drank its contents quickly. Because he was the oldest, his family would call him Da Bao. The second brother was called Er Bao while the youngest was called Xiao Bao. Zhang Li Xue nodded. She looked at the tall men around her enviously and wished that she too could be as tall as them. The second brother of the triplet, Wei Zi Kai wiped his mouth with the back of his hand before looking at Zhang Li Xu¡¯s ankle. ¡°Sister, is your ankle still hurting?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not hurting anymore,¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her ankle. ¡°But it¡¯s better to let it rest a while longer.¡± The brothers also agreed with her decision. At this time, the sound of footsteps could be heard. Zhang Li Xue turned around and saw that it was her uncle Qi Zheng. ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng,¡± the group greeted the middle-aged man politely. ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng,¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°Did youe alone? Where¡¯s my Auntie Yun and the others?¡± ¡°They went to buy some supplies.¡± Qi Zheng said. He lowered his gaze to look at the girl¡¯s ankle. ¡°Your father asked me to check on your ankle.¡± Zhang Li Xue let out a helpless sigh. ¡°It was days ago. My ankle is almost cured. Why is my dad calling you to check on me?¡± ¡°He¡¯s just worried about you,¡± Qi Zheng said. ¡°He knew that you liked basketball very much and wanted to get back to the court quickly.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled when she heard her Uncle Qi Zheng¡¯s words. ¡°Come on. Let me give you a check-up,¡± Qi Zheng said. He sat across the girl and helped to raise her legs. Then, he began his inspection of her ankle by moving it around slowly. ¡°Does it hurt?¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t hurt.¡± ¡°Fortunately, you were given an early first aid,¡± Qi Zheng said. ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought about that young man who had helped her during that wedding. His massage and icepress had helped her to recover faster. Heat crept to her face as she recalled the way that man had carried her to the chair. Qi Zheng put her feet on the ground before spraying his hands with hand sanitizer. ¡°Your ankle is recovering nicely. Just give it two weeks of rest. I wille over to check on you again.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not necessary. I can go over to the hospital as well.¡± Qi Zheng smiled. ¡°I heard that you injured yourself trying to catch the bride¡¯s bouquet. Does this mean that our Li Xue is going to get married soon?¡± ¡°No way!¡± Wei Zi Qian, the youngest of the triplets frowned when he heard their uncle¡¯s words. ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng, that person will have to go through us first before he can take away our sister.¡± The boys stood up straight with their chests puffed up. Qi Zhengughed. He looked at Li Xue again and teased, ¡°That¡¯s right. I almost forgot about your little bodyguard.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at the siblings helplessly. Although she does enjoy their protection, Zhang Li Xue began to wonder if they were not nning to let her meet anyone and date. Her friends only knew that her father was a difficult person. They were unaware that there were another four who were looking after her. ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng, I heard that you will have a few new apprentices,¡± Zhang Li Xue quickly changed the topic. ¡°Uh-huh... They arrived a few days ago. Hopefully, they won¡¯t be giving me trouble.¡± Qi Zheng rubbed his forehead as he thought of the few young doctors who were sent over to him. A few years ago, he met a few troublesome young doctors and had a massive headache. It seemed that the younger generation was not as patient. In his days... ¡°Qi Zheng.¡± At this time, Zhang Yu Han came out and walked over to the group. He saw that his friend had finished giving his daughter a check-up and asked, ¡°How is it?¡± ¡°She can probably attempt a m dunk after resting for at least two weeks,¡± Qi Zheng said. ¡°In the meantime, she should rest properly. Otherwise, it will take a long time to heal.¡± Zhang Yu Han nodded. The two friends chatted for a bit before Zhang Yu Han invited his friend to have some snacks. Zhang Li Xue followed them inside and saw that her mother was ending a phone call. Her mother noticed her and smiled. ¡°Li Xue, Aunt Mu invited us to her ce this weekend.¡± ¡°Aunt Mu?¡± ¡°You remember Mu Zhen Yu, right?¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°Aunt Mu said that he¡¯s returning from his overseas study. This time, his family is holding a banquet to wee him back.¡± Zhang Yi Hai was walking behind his sister when he heard his mother¡¯s words. His eyes narrowed as he thought of that man who was often with his sister when they were younger. Chapter 54 54 She Has a Secret On the weekend, Zhang Li Xue stood in front of her wardrobe as she was preparing herself to attend the Mu family banquet with her parents. Mu Zhen Yu was her ymate. Their mother were friends and the two would often bring their children along when they met. It could be said that Zhang Li Xue had grown up with Mu Zhen Yu by her side. She skipped a year and went to school earlier than those her age. Back then, Mu Zhen Yu would often act like the elder brother and look after her. The two of them were together from elementary school to high school. Seeing that they were close, some people began to gossip about them. The school prohibited puppy love and they both got into trouble because of those rumors. They were called into the teacher¡¯s office and had to rify their rtionship. Thest time she had seen Mu Zhen Yu was after high school. The man told her that he was nning to continue his study in G Country a week before he departed. Zhang Li Xue had thought that his leave was too sudden. However, Mu Zhen Yu told her that he wanted to go early and learned G Country¡¯snguage. She remember that she was sad to see him leaving. But Mu Zhen Yu had made his decision and she could only support his ambition. ..... In the beginning, the two of them would stillmunicate. However, as time pass by, Mu Zhen Yu was too busy with his course while she was busy with the university¡¯s basketball tournament. Just like that, the number of times they contacted each other was reduced and soon, they stopped. It seemed that they haven¡¯t seen each other for around seven, or eight years? Zhang Li Xue wondered if Mu Zhen Yu would look the same. Years have passed. Both of them should have changed a lot too, right? Would they recognize each other at the banquet? How should she react when she saw him at the banquet? What should she say? Zhang Li Xue could not help but feel that this meeting with Mu Zhen Yu would be awkward. At least for her. Actually, she also has a secret. In the past, she might have liked Mu Zhen Yu. It was the kind of feelings that a girl would often have for a boy. The boy had always stayed by her side. It would be a lie to say that her heart was never moved. Especially since Mu Zhen Yu had always treated her special. However, Zhang Li Xue had buried that feeling in her heart and never brought them up. Zhang Li Xue decided that she would not tell him about it. She did not want her confession to be a troublesome thing for him as he was leaving. She did not want to be the reason to hinder his study. But after years of not seeing each other, Zhang Li Xue did not know whether she liked Mu Zhen Yu as much as she did in the past. Perhaps after years, that feeling had faded as well. Perhaps, her feelings towards him were not that deep. A sharp knock was heard on the door, snapping her out of her trance. ¡°Sister, are you ready?¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s voice came on the other side of the door. ¡°Almost!¡± Zhang Li Xue shouted back. ¡°Just give me five minutes!¡± ¡°Then, I¡¯ll wait for you downstairs,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke before he walked away. Knowing that the others were waiting for her, Zhang Li Xue finally picked up a dusty blue dress with flutter sleeves in her wardrobe. Fortunately, she had already applied her makeup. Afterbing her hair into a high ponytail, Zhang Li Xue finally came out to meet her family downstairs. Her family gave her a lookover. ¡°This is the dress that I bought for you the other day, right?¡± Her mother, Li Qin Yao said. She gave a nod in approval and spoke, ¡°It suits you well.¡± Initially, her father and brother wanted her to change into something less attractive. However, since her mother had spoken, the two men could only swallow their words. Since her mother had said that the dress suited her well, the others could not object. In this household, no one should go against her mother¡¯s words. The family of four went into the car with Zhang Yi Hai driving. Now that both Zhang Yu Han and Li Qin Yao were older, the two of them enjoyed being chauffeured by their children. Zhang Yi Hai nced at his sister as the car stopped at the red light. His face turned darker knowing they were all going to the Mu family¡¯s banquet to wee back Mu Zhen Yu. From an early age, Zhang Yi Hai did not like Mu Zhen Yu that much. That man always wanted to preupy his sister¡¯s time, taking his sister away from him. Fortunately, his sister adored him and the triplets a lot. When they were young, Zhang Yi Hai and the triplets would often y tricks so that his sister would not pay too much attention to Mu Zhen Yu. Zhang Yi Hai was the happiest when Mu Zhen Yu decided to continue his study overseas. After a long time has passed, he had thought that the boy would no longer return. Who would have thought that his return to Y City would be celebrated like this? Now that he was in college, Zhang Yi Hai could not keep his eyes on his sister all the time. He was starting to worry that Mu Zhen Yu would make a move on his sister. After half an hour on the road, their vehicle finally reached the Mu family¡¯s residence. These days, the Mu family business was thriving and there were a lot of people who wanted to get close to them. Because of that, there were a lot of people attending this banquet. Many were looking forward to getting close to the family. Hearing that it was the eldest son who had returned, many had brought their daughters and hoped to introduce them to Mu Zhen Yu. Zhang Yi Hai dropped his parents and sister at the door before finding the parking spot. When he was done, he quickly went inside to look for his sister. Chapter 55 55 The Banquet Zhang Li Xue followed her mother and greeted Madam Mu. The middle-aged woman gave her a look over and nodded with a smile. ¡°Auntie hasn¡¯t seen you in a long time. Li Xue, you¡¯re getting prettier.¡± Her lips turned up into a smile. ¡°Thank you, Auntie.¡± ¡°I heard that you have started to work at the hotel?¡± ¡°Mmm... I¡¯m learning this and that from my father. There are still a lot of things that I don¡¯t understand,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°That¡¯s fine too. As long as you are willing to learn, you¡¯ll be fine soon,¡± Madam Mu spoke. At this time, a few of her friends came over to greet her. Madam Mu turned to Zhang Li Xue again and spoke, ¡°Zhen Yu is still getting ready in his room. He shoulde down any minute. I¡¯m sure that he will be d to see you here.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She watched as Madam Mu greeted the otherdies before turning around. ¡°I¡¯m going around to greet the others as well,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°Li Xue, do you want to stay with me?¡± ..... ¡°I¡¯ll go and look around.¡± Zhang Li Xue turned to one side and saw someone she recognized. ¡°I see that Su Jin is here too.¡± Li Qin Yao followed her daughter¡¯s gaze and nodded. ¡°Go ahead.¡± Fang Su Jin waved her hand as she walked over. This girl was her deskmate during kindergarten. Although they did not go to the same school after, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s rtionship with Fang Su Jin was quite good. They were living in the same city and often meet during any events. This was how their rtionshipsted for a long time. ¡°Su Jin, you¡¯re here,¡± Zhang Li Xue greeted and the two girls were hugging each other. ¡°Li Xue, I have been waiting for you. I know I would see you here.¡± Fang Su Jin gripped her hands tightly. ¡°I haven¡¯t seen you in a while.¡± She lowered her gaze and looked at Zhang Li Xue¡¯s feet. ¡°What happened to you? Why does it look like you were not walking right?¡± ¡°I had an ident during a friend¡¯s wedding and sprained my ankle,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°It¡¯s getting better now.¡± Fang Su Jin pointed at a corner and spoke, ¡°Then, let¡¯s head over there and talk.¡± Fang Su Jin led her friend to the sofa and looked at Zhang Li Xue¡¯s ankle. Seeing that it was not swollen, Fang Su Jin finally heaved in relief. The two friends were catching up when Zhang Yi Hai appeared by his sister¡¯s side. Zhang Yi Hai nodded at Fang Su Jin before turning to his sister. ¡°Sister, have you seen our father?¡± ¡°He should be talking to his friends.¡± Zhang Li Xue scanned around the room but could not see her father from her position. There were just too many people around. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll just stay here with you.¡± ¡°You¡¯re not going to meet your friends?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t see anyone I recognized.¡± Zhang Li Xue watched her brother helplessly. ¡°Li Xue, your brother still liked to stay close to you.¡± Fang Su Jin watched the siblings¡¯ interaction andughed. ¡°Don¡¯t mind him. He¡¯s just toozy to talk to others,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. She nced at her younger brother again and sighed. Instead of meeting people his age, this boy liked to stay with his sister closely. Zhang Li Xue was starting to worry about what will happen when her brother started to date a girl. Would that girl think of her as a nemesis? ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Fang Su Jin took out an invitation card from her bag. ¡°I¡¯ll be holding a joint exhibition next month. Li Xue, you have toe.¡± Zhang Li Xue studied the invitation card in her hand in awe. Fang Su Jin¡¯s drawing has always been good ever since kindergarten. She would never think that this girl would pursue art in college and would now hold an exhibition. ¡°Su Jin, this is great. I will definitelye.¡± Fang Su Jin smiled brightly. ¡°You can bring your boyfriend along.¡± All of the sudden, she could feel her hair stand up. Fang Su Jin nced at Zhang Yi Hai but that man did not seem as if he was watching her. Fang Su Jin began to think that perhaps it was all her imagination. She let out a cough and continued. ¡°Or... you can bring along your brother.¡± The two friends began to discuss the iing exhibition when they heard amotion. They turned around and saw that the crowd was gathering at the center. Zhang Li Xue listened to the other¡¯s conversation and heard that Mu Zhen Yu had finally made his appearance. Her heart skipped a beat. Zhang Li Xue wondered just how she should react upon meeting Mu Zhen Yuter. However, there were too many people wanting to meet the boy. From where she stood, she could only see Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s top head. She did not know whether she should be d or disappointed that she could not see him. ¡°Li Xue, you were quite close to Brother Mu when you were younger, right?¡± Zhang Li Xue snapped out of her trance when she heard Fang Su Jin¡¯s question. ¡°Mhm... we were ymates when we were little.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you want to go over and see him?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at the crowd again and shook her head. ¡°Forget it. There are just too many people. I¡¯ll go and see him when there are fewer people around him.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at thedies gathering around and shrugged. She was not very fond of arge crowd as well. Since her friend decided to stay, the two of them could continue to chat a little while longer. Now that they were all grown up, it was getting harder to meet up. Zhang Li Xue saw that her brother was still standing around her and spoke, ¡°Xiao Yi Hai, help your sister to get some drinks.¡± She saw that her brother make no attempt to move and continued, ¡°My ankle is still hurt.¡± ¡°You just told me that your ankle is no longer hurting, You¡¯re just using your injury to take advantage of me,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said with a sigh. ¡°Fine. What do you want?¡± He did not want to leave his sister¡¯s side. But his sister was just too pitiful. ¡°Anything is fine. My throat is a little dry after chatting with Su Jin. En. Help her to get a ss as well.¡± Zhang Yi Hai narrowed his eyes. Then, he turned around and leave. As the two girls continued to chat, a shadow suddenly loomed over them. Zhang Li Xue thought that her brother had returned. However, when she looked up, a familiar-looking man was looking at her with a smile on his face. Her movement halted. Zhang Li Xue suddenly did not know how she should react. ¡°Hello, Xiao Li Xue.¡± The man spoke. ¡°Don¡¯t you... remember me?¡± Chapter 56 56 The Most Stubborn Fly Her throat bobbed. Zhang Li Xue wanted to say something but found that she could not say a word. Although she knew that she was going to see Mu Zhen Yu at this banquet, she did not expect that he would show up like this. It took her by surprise that she did not know what she should say. Fang Su Jin nudged her on the waist snapping her out of her trance. Zhang Li Xue took a deep breath and shed a smile. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, hello.¡± She stood up and she gave him a look over. ¡°You look... different.¡± They haven¡¯t seen each other for years. It seemed that the Brother Zhen Yu in her memory was still the same. It was just that... perhaps his face had be sharper. He seemed more like an adult now. Mu Zhen Yu smiled. ¡°Really? But... I¡¯m d that you still remember me. How long have we not seen each other? Seven years?¡± ¡°Uh-huh. Should be around that.¡± She recalled the purpose of this banquet and spoke, ¡°Brother Zhen Yu. Wee back.¡± The man¡¯sughter reverberated. ¡°Un. Thank you. It felt good to be back in this city. It seemed that a lot of things had changed around here. I almost got lost after I returned.¡± He stared at the girl in front of him for a long time and smiled. ¡°Xiao Li Xue, this time, I¡¯m nning to stay here for good.¡± ..... Her heart skipped a beat. For some reason, she thought that Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s words meant something that she could not understand. An elder approached them and spoke to Mu Zhen Yu. Seeing that he still has a lot of people he has to greet, Mu Zhen Yu could only retreat for the time being. Mu Zhen Yu turned to follow the elder before he paused. He turned to his ymate again and spoke, ¡°Xiao Li Xue, let¡¯s get together and catch up sometimester. I¡¯ll treat you to your favorite chicken wings.¡± He shed another smile before he turned around. Just then, Zhang Yi Hai walked over with two sses of drinks. His steps halted when he saw Mu Zhen Yuing over from his sister¡¯s side. Mu Zhen Yu seemed to recognize the boy and stopped as well. ¡°You¡¯re... Xiao Li Xue¡¯s little brother. Hello, it has been a long time.¡± ¡°Hello.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded as he greeted him. He wanted to pretend that he did not know this man. However, this was the Mu family¡¯s banquet and he could not be impolite. Mu Zhen Yu chuckled. ¡°I¡¯ll see you around.¡± With a nod, he continued to walk away to greet the other guests. The corner of his lips tilted up. Mu Zhen Yu remember Zhang Yi Hai very well. In the past, the boy often followed after his sister. In the beginning, Mu Zhen Yu had thought that the small Zhang Yi Hai was cute. Whenever he was with his sister, Zhang Yi Hai would always act so innocent. He would stare back at Zhang Li Xue with his pair of round eyes. Anyone who looked at him would not be able to resist the temptation to pinch his cheek. However, the moment Zhang Li Xue turned around, the boy would change his face. Later, the boy would warn him not to get close to his sister. The first time he was issued a warning, Zhang Yi Hai was only three. Zhang Yi Hai was a carbon copy of his father, Uncle Zhang Yu Han. Mu Zhen Yu was always afraid of the siblings¡¯ father. Uncle Zhang Yu Han¡¯s gaze was too scary. Especially whenever he was frowning. Each time Mu Zhen Yu saw the siblings¡¯ father, he would subconsciously cower. The smile on Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s face stiffened. He seemed to have remembered another important matter. Ah... Yes... The triplets. That¡¯s right. Back then, Zhang Yi Hai and the triplets would often stop him from being too close with their sisters. The four of them would gang up to stop him from approaching their sister. Mu Zhen Yu began to wonder if the boys would still be as sticky to their sister now that they have grown up? Zhang Yi Hai narrowed his eyes as he watched the man disappear into the crowd. He had stayed by his sister¡¯s side for years and Mu Zhen Yu was the most stubborn fly he had ever met. If it was not because their mothers being friends, perhaps Mu Zhen Yu would not be able to get close to his sister. His sister was innocent and easy to trick. Back then, how many times had Mu Zhen Yu tried to trick his sister and get close to her. As the man in the house, it was his duty to protect his mother and his sister. This was what his father had told him when he was still a small boy. Zhang Yi Hai remembered his father¡¯s teaching well and would always stay by his sister¡¯s side to guard her. Each time that Mu Zhen Yu appeared, Zhang Yi Hai would try to drive him away. Zhang Yi Hai did not like Mu Zhen Yu as that man would oftenpete with him for his sister¡¯s time and attention. Seeing Mu Zhen Yu again really made Zhang Yi Hai unhappy. Zhang Yi Hai quickly retracted his gaze and walked over to his sister with the ss of water. ¡°Sister, your drinks.¡± Zhang Li Xue took the sses and passed one to Fang Su Jin. She drank a few mouthfuls and continued to chat with Fang Su Jin about this and that. At the side, Zhang Yi Hai was watching his sister silently. Seeing that her expression did not change much after meeting Mu Zhen Yu again gave him a sense of relief. His sister was still discussing the art exhibition with her friend. Gradually, Zhang Yi Hai began to lower his guard. Zhang Li Xue sipped her drinks and nced at Mu Zhen Yu who was still surrounded by the crowds. Just like when they were still children, Mu Zhen Yu would be surrounded by people. He was easy to get along with and had many friends. Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze before turning to Fang Su Jin and continuing their discussion. Chapter 57 57 Check-up Once she returned, Zhang Li Xue went back to her room andy down on her bed for a long time. She couldn¡¯t help but recalled a few moments at the banquet earlier. Who would have thought that she would be very surprised when he appeared beside her that she was unable to say a word. Isn¡¯t it just meeting an old friend? She should have been moreposed. Zhang Li Xue scolded herself for acting like a fool. Maybe Mu Zhen Yu would think that she had gone stupider after years of not meeting each other. A loud sigh escaped her. Forget it. Everything had passed. Brother Zhen Yu should be busy with a lot of things. Perhaps she would not be meeting him in the near future. Taking the phone from the side table, Zhang Li Xue began to scroll her phone, looking at her friend¡¯s moments. Mo Qing Huan posted a few pictures from her honeymoon trip with her husband. ..... Looking at the smile on Mo Qing Huan¡¯s face let her know just how happy this girl was with He Rong. Zhang Li Xue posted ament to tease the newlywed. She was about to put down her phone when a message came in. It was from her Uncle Qi Zheng, reminding her to visit the hospital for a check-up. ... Zhang Li Xue thought that now that her ankle was properly healed, she no longer have to go to the hospital for a check-up. In her opinion, it was better not to waste the hospital¡¯s resources. Their Uncle Qi Zheng could see patients who might need his consultation more. However, her brother, Zhang Yi Hai was still worried. He coaxed his sister a few times but the girl was still stubborn. In the end, Zhang Yi Hai had to mention that their Uncle Qi Zheng would pay her a personal visit if she did not head over to the hospital. Worried that she would only trouble her Uncle Qi Zheng, Zhang Li Xue finally agreed. ¡°You don¡¯t have to drive me over,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke as they were nearing the hospital. ¡°Yi Hai, you didn¡¯t trust your sister.¡± The boy pursed his lips as he concentrated on the road. Once he finally spotted an empty parking spot, Zhang Yi Hai finally spoke, ¡°It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t trust you. But sister, you can¡¯t drive with your legs.¡± ¡°My ankle is already fine.¡± Zhang Li Xue sighed. ¡°I can grab a taxi.¡± She loved her brother dearly, but this boy was too worried and stubborn. Sometimes, Zhang Li Xue would wonder if they had shifted their roles. These days, Zhang Yi Hai seemed more like her eldest brother to her. It seemed that now that he had grown up, he was no longer that easy to bully and deceive. With one hand, Zhang Yi Hai had sessfully attempted reverse parking. He turned off the engine and looked at his sister without saying a word. ¡°Don¡¯t you need to go back to your campus?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°I¡¯ll go back after your check-up,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°I don¡¯t have any ss today.¡± Zhang Li Xue knew that she could not escape. Since they had already arrived in front of the hospital, it would be better if she go in and say hi to their Uncle Qi Zheng. The siblings alighted from the car and headed straight to the surgical department. She was not supposed to head to the surgical department to check on her ankle. However, her uncle was from the department and she could only pretend as if she came over to visit a family member. This was not their first time visiting and they were quite familiar with the hospital. The moment they arrived, Zhang Li Xue checked with the nurses before she went to find her uncle. Her steps halted when she saw that her brother was still following her around. ¡°Why don¡¯t you go ahead and wait for me somewhere else.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. I can go with you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m already an adult. It felt embarrassing to have a family apanying me, especially when my injury isn¡¯t that bad.¡± Zhang Yi Hai pursed his lips. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll head over to the cafe after greeting Uncle Qi Zheng.¡± This time. Zhang Li Xue could not find a reason to reject her brother. She knocked at the door and entered the room. Qi Zheng raised his head and smiled when he saw the girl. ¡°I thought that you wouldn¡¯t being over.¡± He saw Zhang Yi Hai at the door and finally understood what was going on. ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng, hello.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°I¡¯m only here to drop off my sister. I¡¯ll go and wait for her outside.¡± He looked at his sister before shutting the door to give them some space. ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng, my ankle is really fine. I really don¡¯t think that I shoulde over to let you check,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Wouldn¡¯t this be considered as wasting your time?¡± ¡°Now that I¡¯m older, I can delegate some tasks to the younger doctors,¡± Qi Zheng said. ¡°You can say that I am looking forward to wasting my time.¡± The corner of her lips started to twitch. ¡°What is it? The new doctors are giving you trouble?¡± Qi Zhengughed. ¡°Most of them are quite good. But there are still a few who likes to look for trouble. I¡¯m your uncle. I should be concerned about you. Alright, let me take a look at your ankle.¡± Qi Zheng waved his hand. ¡°If it didn¡¯t get better, I will refer you to the other department.¡± Zhang Li Xue let her uncle check her ankle. Seeing the man¡¯s face, she immediately knew that there should not be any problem with it. ¡°Mmm... You can go and y basketball,¡± Qi Zheng said. ¡°Just don¡¯t force yourself too much. You are still young. An injury might seem like a small thing now, but if you don¡¯t properly look after it, it will affect you when you are older. ¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded as she listened to her uncle nagging. ¡°Un... I know. Qi Zheng looked at his watch and spoke, ¡°It¡¯s almost lunch hour. How about you and your brother apany me for lunch? I remember that you liked the cafeteria¡¯s chicken wings.¡± The girl was about to use her brother as her excuse to reject her uncle¡¯s invitation. However, she began to change her mind when she recalled the taste of the chicken wings. Chapter 58 58 You Two Know Each Other? Zhang Li Xue called her brother and told him to meet them at the cafeteria. The moment they entered the cafeteria, a few of the senior doctors and professors walked over to Qi Zheng, wanting to discuss with him some work matters. This was not the first time the Zhang siblings hade to visit their uncle and Qi Zheng¡¯s co-worker had gotten used to seeing them. Zhang Li Xue lined up at the counter with her brother to choose their food. From a distance away, she could already see her favorite chicken wings. The cafeteria¡¯s chicken wings were garlicky, a bit spicy, and very sticky. It was the taste that she liked very much. Qi Zheng paid for the siblings¡¯ food and the three of them walked over to the table together. As they sat down, a few professors and senior doctors joined their table as well. Zhang Li Xue was only interested in eating her favorite chicken wings and did not mind if the others sat with them. The girl was relishing the taste of her favorite food when she noticed a few pieces of steamed broli appeared in front of her. Without looking up, Zhang Li Xue could already guess that the person who put those vegetables in her tray could only be her brother. ..... ¡°Sister, you need to eat more vegetables. Otherwise, I¡¯ll tell Mommy.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at her brother helplessly. ¡°How old are you? You still wanted to report everything to our mother.¡± In the end, she still picked up a piece of vegetable and ate them slowly. ¡°You¡¯re too picky with food. This was why you¡¯re shorter than me.¡± Zhang Li Xue had the urge to beat her brother because of his words. The only reason she was slightly shorter was because of her gender, alright? Moreover, their mother was also a petite woman. It was gic! ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, you are no longer cute now that you have grown up,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Back then, you were very adorable. You would follow me everywhere and listen to my words.¡± The boy stared back at his sister with a serious look on his face. ¡°I still listened to your words.¡± ¡°Nonsense.¡± Zhang Li Xue snorted. She really missed her little brother whom she can easily bully. Back then, she would poke at his chubby cheek and the boy would notin about it. These days, Zhang Yi Hai wouldin about everything. Qi Zheng, who was sitting at their side naturally noticed the siblings¡¯ interaction. ¡°Alright. Stop fighting.¡± He turned to the girl and continued, ¡°But Li Xue, you need to eat a lot of vegetables.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Zhang Li Xue picked up her vegetables and ate them silently. Her gaze stopped at her chicken wings. Zhang Li Xue was nning to save the best for thest. The siblings ate silently until they finished their meals. Knowing that Qi Zheng would be busy with his work again, the siblings did not n to stay for a long time. As they walked out of the cafeteria, Qi Zheng continued to remind the siblings to stop by his house to take a few fresh crabs that his wife had bought. Just then, a group of young doctors walked over and noticed Qi Zheng. They walked over and greeted him. ¡°Hello, Doctor Qi.¡± Qi Zheng smiled. ¡°You guys are going to have your lunch now? Go ahead before the food is all gone. The ribs soup today is especially refreshing.¡± The group of resident doctors exchanged their nces before thanking the senior doctor. ¡°It seemed that another person was missing,¡± Qi Zheng said as he looked at the group. ¡°Bai Qi was on the phone,¡± one of them answered. ¡°He said he wille over shortly.¡± Zhang Li Xue watched them from the side and guessed that they should be the group of new doctors under her Uncle Qi Zheng. ¡°Doctor Qi, are they your children?¡± One of the female doctors asked. Her gaze was on Zhang Li Hai. Qi Zheng nced at the siblings before exining briefly. ¡°You could say that they are my niece and nephew.¡± Zhang Li Xue saw how this doctor was checking on her brother and smiled. Her brother was a little cold and toozy to socialize. Surprisingly, he could attract others¡¯ attention as well. After chatting for a while, the group of young doctors left. Zhang Li Xue looked at her Uncle Qi Zheng again and spoke, ¡°Then, Uncle Qi Zheng, we will be leaving first.¡± ¡°Let me send you to the door,¡± Qi Zheng said. ¡°I could use a little exercise after that meal.¡± The siblings naturally did not have any other objection. They walked over to the elevator and chatted while waiting. The elevator finally arrived with a ding. Seeing that the elevator was going down, Zhang Li Xue did not rush over to enter. Just then, a tall man walked out. Their gazes met and Zhang Li Xue was surprised to see that it was a familiar face. Last time, didn¡¯t she meet this man at Huan Huan¡¯s wedding? The man seemed surprised to see Zhang Li Xue as well. He stared at the girl, wondering if the person in front of him was real or his imagination. Wasn¡¯t she supposed to be in L City? ¡°Bai Qi, you better go over quickly. The others had arrived at the cafeteria a while ago.¡± The senior doctor¡¯s voice snapped him out of his trance. Bai Qi turned to the doctor and greeted, ¡°Hello, Doctor Qi.¡± Zhang Li Xue was at the side when she listened to their conversation. She looked at the tall man again and finally realized that this man should be one of the doctors under her Uncle Qi Zheng. Her lips turned into a smile. ¡°Hello, we met again.¡± Qi Zheng turned to Zhang Li Xue with a puzzled look. A thought came to his mind upon seeing that the girl was looking at his apprentice. ¡°You two know each other?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded as she looked at her uncle. ¡°Mmm...st time, it was this doctor who had helped to give me first aid when I injured my ankle.¡± She turned to the man again and spoke, ¡°Thank you for thest time.¡± ¡°So it was you who had helped her.¡± Qi Zheng patted the boy¡¯s shoulder. Bai Qi was still surprised to see the little fairy at the hospital. Seeing her interaction with his mentor... it seemed that they know each other? This... what was going on? Chapter 59 59 Are You Interested In Her? Bai Qi headed to the cafeteria and ate with the others. As he ate his food, he could not stop thinking about his meeting with the little fairy again. The man¡¯s thought was on the girl he did not realize that a few of the doctors were talking to him. Seeing that he was absentminded for the first time made the others turn to look at each other. Bai Qi was Doctor Qi¡¯s apprentice who was always sharp. This might be the first time that they had seen him being absentminded. They could not help but specte that Bai Qi might be facing some difficulties. Of course, Bai Qi was unaware that his junior were all worrying about him. After he finished his lunch, Bai Qi went back upstairs to continue his work. He went to check on some matters that Doctor Qi Zheng had asked him to do earlier before he went back to his office to take a breather. The moment he sat down, his mind would rey his meeting with the little fairy outside the elevator that afternoon. Meeting her at this hospital was a pleasant surprise When he met her at He Rong¡¯s wedding, Bai Qi had thought that the girl and her family had moved over to L City. However, it seemed that his thought was all wrong. ..... The only reason she was in L City was to attend a wedding. He really did not expect that Zhang Li Xue would be friends with He Rong¡¯s wife. Wasn¡¯t this a small world? It seemed that his decision to transfer to Y City was not wrong. Surprisingly, Zhang Li Xue seemed quite close with his mentor as well. His lips curled into a smile. But, what was their rtionship? Bai Qi was tidying up his table when he saw the documents on the table. Previously, Doctor Qi Zheng had mentioned that he could look for him if he had any questions. His eyes narrowed as he tapped his fingers on the table a few times. After a while, Bai Qi stood up with the documents in his hand and headed straight to Doctor Qi¡¯s office. He rapped his knuckles on the door and entered when he received the permission. Qi Zheng was writing something on the documents. He looked up and smiled when he saw the boy. ¡°Bai Qi, what can I do for you?¡± Bai Qi lowered his eyes to hide the guilt in his eyes. ¡°I have a few matters I wanted to check with you.¡± He slid the documents on the table before exining his problem. Qi Zheng leaned over and exined to the boy patiently. Once he finished his exnation, Qi Zheng looked at the boy again. ¡°Do you understand?¡± Bai Qi nodded with a serious look on his face. He took the documents and was about to turn around. Just as his hand was touching the doorknob, Bai Qi stopped himself again. ¡°Is there anything else?¡± Qi Zheng asked. ¡°Nothing that important,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Just that... Doctor Qi, what is your rtionship with that girl from earlier?¡± Qi Zheng frowned. ¡°You mean, Li Xue?¡± His lips turned into a teasing smile. ¡°What is it? Are you interested in her?¡± His hand was gripping the documents tightly. Bai Qi was worried that his mentor would be able to figure out what was going on in his head. He let out a cough and spoke, ¡°Doctor Qi, don¡¯t tease me. I¡¯m just curious. Thest time I saw her was at a friend¡¯s wedding. That girl seemed to be close to my friend¡¯s wife.¡± Qi Zheng did not suspect anything from his words. ¡°You could say that Li Xue is my niece.¡± He was toozy to properly exined their family¡¯s rtionship and had often referred to the siblings as his niece and nephew to anyone who asked. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that the two of you would be rted,¡± Bai Qi said. Qi Zheng smiled. ¡°That¡¯s right. I need to thank you for helping her at the wedding. Fortunately, you were quick enough to give her first aid. Her ankle healed faster with your help.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Hearing that the girl was recovering fast made him feel more at ease. ¡°My niece is someone who liked basketball very much,¡± Qi Zheng continued. ¡°It would break her heart if she had to stop ying that sport for too long.¡± Thest time Qi Zheng visited the girl at her house, Zhang Li Xue was watching her brother who was ying basketball with longing. It was not hard to figure out what was on her mind. She wanted to go on the court and y with her brothers. However, the others would make her rest. Bai Qi smiled when he heard Qi Zheng¡¯s words. He knew just how much Zhang Li Xue loved basketball. Years ago, she had recruited him into her team and called him his first teammate. Bai Qi had thought that it was a happy thing. Who would have thought that the girl would make him train almost every day? Fortunately, she still liked to y basketball. Worried that the doctor might think that he had other intentions, Bai Qi quickly excused himself before he went back to his office. The boy seemed to be in a good mood as he left his mentor¡¯s office. Bai Qi could not help but be thankful that heaven seemed to be helping him. He returned to Y City, wanting to meet the girl from his childhood again. The girl had taught him how to y basketball andter, he became a fan of the sport. Each time that he yed basketball or drink some milk, Bai Qi would always remember the flower fairy in his heart. The two of them had not kept in contact after he moved away with his family to S Country. He was always curious to know just what Zhang Li Xue would look like now that she had grown up. The girl was still as beautiful as the flower fairy he met at her aunt¡¯s wedding. It was just that... Bai Qi was a bit disappointed that the girl seemed to have forgotten about him. Even after she heard his name, the girl did not give any reaction. But this was fine too. He could take this chance and slowly get to know her again. If he continued to follow Doctor Qi, perhaps he will have a lot of chances to get close to her again. The thought made him happy again. Chapter 60 60 You Have Good Taste Bai Qi had always thought that he would someday meet up with Zhang Li Xue again. However, he would never have guessed that their next meeting would be very soon. On the weekend, the young doctor was dressed casually in his blue shirt and long pants. His mentor, Doctor Qi, had invited him over to his house for the first time. As he was now taken as Qi Zheng¡¯s student, it was only proper for him to visit his mentor¡¯s house and meet up with his family. Initially, this meeting was supposed to be arranged earlier. However, Bai Qi was busy settling down back in Y City. Bai Qi appeared just before lunch hour with one hand holding a bag of pastries and the other was holding a bouquet. He appeared at the doorstep and rang the bell. From outside, Bai Qi could hear the sound ofughter. He was aware that Doctor Qi Zheng was living with his wife and three kids. When he heard the voices, he had thought that the voices would belong to Doctor Qi¡¯s children. Hearing the sound of footsteps approaching, Bai Qi put on a smile on his face. The door was pulled open from the inside and the little fairy appeared in front of him. ..... Instantly, everything around him froze. Bai Qi was not expecting that he would be meeting the little fairy again and was surprised to see her at his mentor¡¯s ce. The two of them were staring at each other with a surprised looks on their faces. Bai Qi continued to stare at the girl with a dazed look on his face. For a while, he had thought that perhaps he had gotten the wrong address. It was Zhang Li Xue who recovered first. The girl put on a smile on her face before moving to one side to make some space for him. ¡°Auntie Yun is still in the kitchen and Uncle Qi Zheng is in his office,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Why don¡¯t youe in first. I¡¯ll let Uncle Qi Zheng know that you are here.¡± Bai Qi finally snapped out of his trance. ¡°Oh.¡± He walked into the house and watched as the girl put down a guest¡¯s slippers on the floor. ¡°Here. Let me hold that for you.¡± Zhang Li Xue saw that the man was struggling with the items in his hand and quickly offered her help. ¡°Thank you.¡± He handed over the bouquet and was finally able to change into the slippers at ease. ¡°Is this for Auntie Yun?¡± Zhang Li Xue eyed the bouquet in her hand and sighed. The tulips were so pretty and fresh. She could not help but appreciate the beautiful flowers. It took him a few seconds to figure out that Auntie Yun should be Doctor Qi¡¯s wife. ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Seeing the girl holding the bouquet with a smile on her face almost made him change his mind. He always liked seeing Zhang Li Xue with flowers. He almost wanted to tell her that this bouquet was for her. But that would make him sound a little suspicious. ¡°You have good taste.¡± Zhang Li Xue shed a smile at him. ¡°Auntie Yun liked tulips the most.¡± ¡°I saw Doctor Qi put on a picture of his wife on his table.¡± Bai Qi let out a cough. ¡°I bought them randomly.¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled. She did not think that he was buying the flowers randomly. It seemed that he was quite attentive to notice little things such as this. Zhang Li Xue turned around and stopped as they reached the living room. ¡°Have a seat. I¡¯ll go and call Uncle Qi Zheng. Oh, that¡¯s right...¡± She stretched her hand to give him the bouquet. ¡°It would be better if you give them to Auntie Yun yourself.¡± ¡°Ah. Thank you.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to be nervous. Auntie Yun is a very nice person.¡± Bai Qi let out a helpless sigh. The reason he was anxious had nothing to do with Doctor Qi¡¯s wife. Just in time, the sound of footsteps approached closer. When she looked up, Qi Zheng¡¯s eldest son, Qi Yang, appeared at the door. The teenage boy shifted his gaze between the two people in the living room before finally stopping at Zhang Li Xue. ¡°Sister, this is...?¡± ¡°He¡¯s your father¡¯s student,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Hello.¡± Bai Qi nodded politely. Zhang Li Xue tapped Qi Yang¡¯s shoulder gently. ¡°Go ahead and call your dad. Tell him that his student had arrived.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± The boy shot another look at Bai Qi before turning around to find his father. Zhang Li Xue left Bai Qi in the living room before she went into the kitchen to find her aunt again. Bai Qi watched as the girl disappeared behind the wall and let out a sigh. He was not ready to meet Zhang Li Xue at his mentor¡¯s house. Bai Qi recalled their brief exchange and wondered if he had made himself look like a fool. As he waited, Bai Qi continued to look around the house. After a while, his gaze finally stopped at the photo coge in the corner of the room. He could quickly notice his mentor¡¯s wedding photo. However, that was not what he was interested in. His sharp eyes quickly noticed a young Zhang Li Xue. The little fairy in this photo was slightly like the one in his memory, only a little older. Her pair of eyes were still as bright, but the chubby cheek had begun to disappear. Bai Qi could not help but notice that Zhang Li Xue was wearing a dress with flowers scattered around her skirt. The corner of his lips turned up. It seemed that he always saw her with flowers. ¡°Bai Qi? You¡¯re here early.¡± Hearing his name, Bai Qi retracted his gaze and turned around. He saw that his mentor had shown up and quickly greeted him. ¡°I wanted to avoid the traffic,¡± Bai Qi said. Qi Zheng smiled. ¡°Sorry. I was in the middle of a phone call. Did my son open the door for you?¡± Bai Qi was about to answer when the teenage boy had spoken first. ¡°No. It was Sister Li Xue who get the door.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Qi Zheng looked at his son again and spoke, ¡°Go ahead and call your brother. We have a guest here.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Qi Yang nodded before he leave again. Qi Zheng looked at his student again and smiled. Then, he noticed the flower and the box in the boy¡¯s hand. ¡°Is that bouquet for me?¡± Bai Qi noticed the teasing in Qi Zheng¡¯s eyes and chuckled. ¡°This is for Madam.¡± He lifted the paper bag in his hand and spoke, ¡°I remember that you like this pastry previously. Doctor Qi, this is for you.¡± Qi Zhengughed. ¡°You don¡¯t have to bring anything. It¡¯s enough that youe.¡± Chapter 61 61 Why Don¡¯t You Stay? Bai Qi was discussing something with his mentor when he noticed someone wasing over. He looked up and saw an elder woman, walking over. He stood up immediately and waited to be introduced. ¡°Bai Qi, this is my wife.¡± Qi Zheng stretched his hand and waited until his wife put her palm into his. ¡°Yun Shu, this is my student, Bai Qi.¡± ¡°Madam Qi, hello,¡± Bai Qi greeted politely. He stretched his hand to hand over the bouquet. ¡°I pick this up on my way over. I hope you like this.¡± Yun Shu¡¯s eyes lit up when she saw the bouquet of tulips. ¡°Thank you. You¡¯re so thoughtful. Coincidentally, the tulip is my favorite flower.¡± She turned around and called the auntie to help her put the flowers into a vase. She turned to Bai Qi again and asked him a few questions about himself. Previously, she had heard from her husband about the student he wanted to recruit under his wing. Her husband met Bai Qi during their mission to the northern side of the country. That year, there was a massive earthquake. ..... Qi Zheng decided to join a few other doctors from his hospital to assist those who were affected. It was on this trip that he met with Bai Qi. He saw that the boy had some skills and decided to take him into his wing. Initially, Bai Qi hesitated. Qi Zheng was a doctor that he had looked up to. However, Bai Qi had his own idea and had not thought of transferring to another hospital. It was only after hearing that Qi Zheng was from Y City that Bai Qi had agreed. Yun Shu was surprised to hear that Bai Qi used to stay in Y City during his childhood. As the three of them were chatting, Zhang Li Xue appeared in the living room with three kids with her. Qi Yang was saying something to his brother and little sister, causing them tough. Seeing that their father waved his hand, the three siblings walked over obediently. ¡°Bai Qi, these are my children.¡± He pointed his hand at his children and introduced them. ¡°This is Qi Yang, the eldest son. Yun Tian, the second, and Qi Yue, my daughter.¡± The three siblings greeted Bai Qi politely when their father introduced them. Seeing his kids being so sensible made him smile. ¡°Doctor Qi, your children are so young,¡± Bai Qimented. Qi Zheng coughed. ¡°Well, I got married a littlete.¡± He shifted his gaze and noticed that Zhang Li Xue stood at the side with her bag. ¡°Li Xue, where are you going?¡± Zhang Li Xue adjusted her bag straps on her shoulder and turned to the Qi couple. ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng, Auntie Yun, I¡¯m going to head back first.¡± She lifted the paper bag in her hand and smiled. ¡°Auntie Yun, thank you for the cakes.¡± ¡°You¡¯re leaving now?¡± Qi Zheng looked at the girl in surprise. ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°I only stop by to send over some things from my mommy. I better get home early before she would worry.¡± ¡°Stay over for lunch,¡± Yun Shu said. ¡°I already cooked a lot today.¡± ¡°Your Auntie Yun is right,¡± Qi Zheng chirped in. ¡°Li Xue, join us for lunch. Your Auntie Yun made some fried chicken wings as well.¡± The corner of her lips began to twitch. Recently, Zhang Li Xue began to realize that her Uncle Qi Zheng liked to tempt her to a meal using her favorite chicken wings. Although she liked chicken wings, she was not crazy about them. However, she had to admit that Auntie Yun¡¯s fried chicken wings are delicious. The skin was crispy and the meat was tender and juicy. With one bite, the meat would fall off the bones easily. Zhang Li Xue found herself in a conflict. ¡°This... it won¡¯t be appropriate, right?¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng, this is the first time you¡¯re inviting your student for a meal.¡± ¡°You¡¯re a family member. There should not be any problem,¡± Qi Zheng said. As if he had thought of something, Qi Zheng turned to Bai Qi and spoke, ¡°Bai Qi, do you mind if I let my niece join us as well?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t mind.¡± Bai Qi lowered his gaze. He would be very happy if the girl would stay longer. It would give him the chance to know her a little better and figure out what she was up to after he had left. In Zhang Li Xue¡¯s opinion, Bai Qi was Qi Zheng¡¯s student and he would not dare to go against his mentor¡¯s words. Therefore, his agreement was invalid. ¡°Sister Li Xue,¡± Qi Yue tugged at her sleeve. ¡°Why don¡¯t you stay? Later, you can help me with my school project. I want your opinion.¡± Seeing the little girl¡¯s round, pleading eyes made her heart grow soft. Just like that, Zhang Li Xue had agreed to stay for the meal. As Qi Zheng chatted with Bai Qi in the living room, Zhang Li Xue went into the kitchen to help her Auntie Yun to prepare a few more items for their lunch. Once everything was ready, she helped to carry the te to the dining room ad sat down. Bai Qi was in the middle of listening to his mentor¡¯s experience in conducting some surgery when he noticed that someone was seated beside him. He turned around and was surprised to find that Zhang Li Xue next to him. Some air entered the wrong windpipe, causing him to cough. Zhang Li Xue helped to pour him a ss of water and stared back at him with worry. ¡°Are you alright?¡± Bai Qi took the ss and drank slowly. He took a few deep breaths to calm down and paused when he noticed her hand rested on his shoulder. He shifted his gaze away and told himself to be calm. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± It was only a hand on his shoulder. This was a normal gesture between friends. Bai Qi looked away and reminded himself not to think too much. Chapter 62 62 A Short Match The meal ended smoothly with Bai Qi unable to keep his calm with the little fairy beside him. Each time that Zhang Li Xue moved to pick up the dishes on the table, Bai Qi would stiffen in ce. During this meal, Bai Qi seemed to have discovered something interesting. Zhang Li Xue liked to eat chicken wings a lot. Perhaps she did not notice it herself, but Zhang Li Xue seemed very happy when she ate her chicken wings. Bai Qi thought that the way she would silently bite the chicken wing when she thought that he wasn¡¯t watching her was kind of cute. After the meal, Bai Qi followed his mentor to the study to continue chatting about work. He nced at Zhang LI Xue before heading upstairs and wondered if he would be seeing her again whene out. Seeing that the discussion with his mentorsted for a long time, Bai Qi thought that he wouldn¡¯t see the little fairy again. Their conversation ended and his mentor suggested staying for a cup of coffee. As they sat in the living room, his ears picked up the familiar sound of the ball. ..... Bai Qi turned to look in the direction of the sound and pondered for a long time. ¡°The kids should be ying basketball outside,¡± Qi Zheng exined when he saw that his student seemed to be distracted by that sound. ¡°Do you want to take a look?¡± He stood up and let Bai Qi follow him. Qi Zheng pushed the ss sliding door and walked out. On the basketball court a distance away, Qi Zheng¡¯s children were seen ying basketball with Zhang Li Xue. The little fairy seemed to be teaching the kids some techniques. When Zhang Li Xue dribbled the ball to show around, the kids would focus on her. The corner of his lips turned to a smile. It has been a long time since he had seen Zhang Li Xe with the orange ball. Zhang Li Xue was especially good in this sport. In the beginning, she was the one who had taught him a few moves. She was good with this sport when she was young. Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but wonder if her skills had gotten better after long years of not seeing each other. ¡°Except for my wife, everyone in this house seemed to enjoy ying basketball,¡± Qi Zheng said. ¡°My kids... they were influenced by that girl. Li Xue likes to y basketball and teach them some moves.¡± Bai Qi thought that Zhang Li Xue was really good at influencing others to like this sport. Wasn¡¯t he also the same? ¡°Bai Qi, do you know how to y basketball?¡± Bai Qi turned his head when he heard Qi Zheng¡¯s question. ¡°I practiced a little bit in school.¡± ¡°Then, would you like to try?¡± Qi Zheng asked. ¡°How about we go for a short match?¡± Seeing that the boy was not answering, Qi Zheng let out a cough. ¡°Don¡¯t look at me that way. I actually yed a lot of basketball in high school.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t mean anything. I¡¯m just surprised.¡± Qi Zheng smiled. ¡°Back then, Li Xue¡¯s father and I were in the same team.¡± The memory of how he was tortured to practice basketball by Zhang Li Xue¡¯s father came to his mind, making him shiver. Qi Zheng waved his hand and let Bai Qi outside just in time to watch Zhang Li Xue shoot a three-pointer. Qi Zheng pped and walked over. ¡°Li Xue, that was good.¡± Zhang Li Xue turned and smiled. ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng. Did youe out to join us?¡± ¡°Un. How about you let us join the fun as well? Bai Qi knew how to y basketball. It shouldn¡¯t be a problem.¡± Zhang Li Xue noticed that Bai Qi hade out and wondered just how long have the men been watching them practicing. ¡°Then, Dad, how about a three-on-three match?¡± Qi Yang suggested. ¡°Then, I want to be on sister Li Xue¡¯s team,¡± Qi Yue spoke as she jogged over and held Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hand. ¡°Bai Qi, how about it?¡± Qi Zheng asked. Bai Qi nced at his little fairy before nodding. ¡°Sounds alright.¡± ¡°Then...¡± Qi Zheng looked at his children before deciding, ¡°Yun Tian, you go and join your sister as well.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± The boy naturally did not have any objection. Sensing that his student was watching him, Qi Zheng decided to exin, ¡°Don¡¯t think that I am bullying my niece. She¡¯s actually very good in basketball.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just a casual match. Don¡¯t take this seriously,¡± Qi Yang said. He watched his siblings on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s team and thought that he wanted to join them as well. The six of them stood on the basketball court and started to set up some rules. It was agreed that this will be a casual match and they will only be ying for half an hour. The match started and Qi Zheng¡¯s sons started to run around with the ball. Qi Yang was controlling the ball well when his brother, Yun Tiane over and snatched the ball away. Before Qi Yang could snatch it back, Yun Tian had already passed the ball to their sister, Qi Yue. Seeing that her father was after her, Qi Yue quickly ran away with the ball and passed it over to Zhang Li Xue. ¡°Sister!¡± The kids often yed basketball together and it could be seen that they understood each other¡¯s moves well. Zhang Li Xue caught the ball and dribbled the ball to the hoop. Just as she thought that it would be a good chance for her to shoot, a shadow loomed over and Bai Qi appeared in front of her. Sensing that the man was about to snatch the ball from her, Zhang Li Xue became more alert. Their gazes met. Zhang Li Xue was surprised to see the determination in Bai Qi¡¯s eyes. Looking at the way he moved, she could already sense that Doctor Bai Qi was someone who often yed basketball. Just as Bai Qi had thought that he might be able to snatch the ball away, Zhang Li Xue had pulled off some tricks and slid away from him. The girl ran towards the hoop and scored. Yun Tian and Qi Yue pped happily. Chapter 63 63 Time was Up Both Qi Zheng and Qi Yang could only watch the two siblings celebrating happily. Their gazes turned to Zhang Li Xue and they both sighed helplessly. Qi Yang looked away and gave his father an unhappy look. This man used to be very good at basketball but now, he was defeated by a young girl. Qi Zheng noticed his son¡¯s gaze and became unhappy. But, he didn¡¯t even get to touch the ball and he could notin about it. Qi Zheng let out a cough before telling the two siblings that he would not give them another chance. Of course, both Yun Tian and Qi Yue did not believe their father¡¯s words. They know well of their father and elder brother¡¯s skills. Moreover... their father¡¯s student did not look very reliable. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue watched as Bai Qi turned to speak a few words with her uncle with aplicated look in her eyes. Although Bai Qi did not get to snatch the ball from her, Zhang Li Xue was very sure that the man was quite good at this sport. The way his legs moved as he tried to keep up with her was amazing. However... was everything just her imagination? ..... Zhang Li Xue decided to test him a little more. The next round started. This time, Qi Yue caught the ball and tried to look for Zhang Li Xue anxiously. However, the ball was taken away by her father. Her eyes widened and she stared back at her father in dissatisfaction. Qi Zheng was quick to fall for his daughter¡¯s pitiful look. However, he had to harden his resolve. He still had a reputation to maintain in front of others. Sensing that Zhang Li Xue was moving toward him, Qi Zheng was quick to see an opening and passed the ball to Bai Qi. Although he did not know much about Bai Qi¡¯s skill, Qi Zheng decided that it was better to trust this student than to let Li Xue snatch the ball from him. Then, he would be embarrassed to look at his son again. The only person close to Bai Qi was Yun Tian. Although he might be young, he was tall and had a sturdy build. It might not be hard for him to snatch the ball from him. Yun Tian tried to do some trick to snatch the ball. However, in one swift move, Bai Qi suddenly ran passed him and shot the ball into the hoop. The others were watching him in amazement. Qi Zheng and his son snapped out of their trance and pped. In a short time, they managed to catch up with the two siblings¡¯ team. ¡°Bai Qi, I didn¡¯t realize that you were quite good.¡± Qi Zheng patted his student¡¯s shoulder with a smile on his face. Thinking that this boy had helped him to save his face made him happier. Bai Qi let out a cough. ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything much.¡± He nced at Yun Tian and thought that it was too much of him to bully a young child. The game began again. Almost half an hourter, Zhang Li Xue and the sibling¡¯s team were leading the match with two points. Qi Yang, who was timing the match notified everyone that there were only two minutes left before the match would end. The ball was in Qi Yue¡¯s hand. The moment she heard her brother¡¯s notification, Qi Yue started to panic. As the youngest of the siblings, she was not as experienced and would stress out easily. Qi Yue looked around the area hoping to look for her Sister Li Xue. However, her father seemed to be blocking her Sister Li Xue well. In the end, the girl could only throw the ball to her brother, Yun Tian before the others would snatch it away from her. However, her eldest brother, Qi Yang had intercepted. The direction had now changed to the other side. Seeing that his son almost reached the opponent¡¯s hoop, Qi Zheng began to lower his guard. Who would have thought that Zhang Li Xue would run over and snatch the ball away? The direction changed again. Zhang Li Xue ran with the ball and focused on the ball. Their team had almost won and she was not going to give the other team a chance to score another point. Just as she had reached closer to the hoop, Bai Qi ran over and blocked her path. Her eyes widened in surprise. She had not thought that the man would suddenly block her way. Zhang Li Xue dribbled the ball and do a little trick to confuse her opponent. However, it seemed that Bai Qi was able to keep up with her well. She looked up and met his gaze. Seeing the smile on Bai Qi¡¯s face stunned her. Suddenly, she could not help but found that she had seen this face before. Zhang Li Xue tried to move to another side and shot the ball to the hoop. However, the ball was sessfully intercepted by Bai Qi. A helpless sigh escaped her. However, Zhang Li Xue quicklyposed herself. Her thought about Bai Qi hadpletely disintegrated. This was a match and she should not go easy on her opponents. Especially when her opponent consisted of two grownup adults. She gave Bai Qi a chase and stopped him in the middle of the court. Zhang Li Xue watched Bai Qi with determination to grab the ball back. She could not let Bai Qi and his team score another point. At the side, Qi Zheng was watching the two of them with an amused look in his eyes. He did not expect that his student would be very good at this sport. Moreover... the excitement in Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes was hard to miss. Instead of running over to help Bai Qi to block Zhang Li Xue, Qi Zheng stood still while tapping his chin. It seemed that he was in deep thought. Bai Qi moved to the left and let the girl follow. Then, with a few remaining seconds left, Bai Qi jumped up and shoot the ball. Zhang Li Xue gasped before she turned around to follow the ball. It was then that she realized that if the ball managed to get in, then Bai Qi and his team would win. Time seemed to have moved very slowly. The ball reached closer to the hoop before it hit the ring. It bounced slightly before entering the hoop. Everyone was watching this scene in amazement. Ten secondster, Qi Yang announced that time was up. Both Qi Zheng and Qi Yang were celebrating happily. Chapter 64 64 Give a Lift Zhang Li Xue stared at the ball and heaved a long sigh. Their team was leading, but unexpectedly, Bai Qi shot a three-pointer and won the game. Knowing that her team had lost with only a point difference made her a little disappointed. However, Zhang Li Xue could not deny that Bai Qi was good at basketball. Her gaze shifted to the tall man who was celebrating with Qi Zheng and Qi Yang. Initially, Qi Yang did not have much hope for Bai Qi. However, seeing his performance made him admire his father¡¯s student a little more. Qi Yue walked over to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s side and patted her hand gently. ¡°Sister Li Xue, don¡¯t be sad.¡± The little girl¡¯s constion words made her chuckle. Qi Yue was trying to coax her while looking unhappy that their team had lost the game. Zhang Li Xue leaned over and patted the girl¡¯s head. ¡°I¡¯m not sad. A match is like this. You don¡¯t always win. When you lose, you have to ept it. At least, you should know that you have done your best. We have done our best, haven¡¯t we?¡± The girl was consoled by her words and her expression lifted up. ..... ¡°Alright, you have yed for a while, how about drinking some water?¡± Hearing the voice, the Qi¡¯s siblings ran over to their mother and started to drink the water that their mother had prepared. Yun Shu saw that everyone was ying basketball happily and had prepared some water for them. After running around for a while, they should replenish the water in their bodies. Zhang Li Xue took two drinking bottles and handed one over to Bai Qi. ¡°Doctor Bai, congrattions. I did not expect that you would be very good at basketball.¡± The man smiled sheepishly at herpliment. This was the person who had taught him how to y basketball. Hearing theplimenting from her made him feel very good. At least, all his hard work paid off. ¡°Did you often y basketball?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°Mostly during high school,¡± Bai Qi admitted. ¡°Once I got into college, I didn¡¯t have much time to y as much as I wanted to.¡± He took medicine as his major and was busy with his study. Afterward, he did not have much time to join the basketball club as he used to do in high school. But of course, Bai Qi had never neglected his training. Whenever he had free time, he would often practice his skills. Bai Qi lowered his gaze and looked at the girl¡¯s ankle. ¡°Is your ankle alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue followed his gaze andughed. ¡°Mmm... It¡¯s alright. It doesn¡¯t hurt when I jump around.¡± The two of them did not get a lot of chance to chat as Qi Yang came over and started to admire Bai Qi. The boy was curious about some move he made earlier and wanted to ask for Bai Qi¡¯s tips. After drinking some water, Zhang Li Xue followed Qi Yue to her room and freshened up. When she came downstairs again, Zhang Li Xue saw that her Uncle Qi Zheng and his wife were with Bai Qi in the living room. From the look of it, they seemed to be sending off Bai Qi to the door. Qi Zheng turned when he heard her footsteps and his eyes brightened up the moment he saw Zhang Li Xue. ¡°Li Xue, are you heading back as well?¡± ¡°Un. I¡¯ve stayed long enough. Uncle Qi Zheng, Auntie Yun, I have to leave now.¡± ¡°Then, do you mind helping me to send Bai Qi to his ce?¡± Qi Zheng spoke. ¡°His apartment is nearby the hospital. Since you¡¯re going home, you should pass by his area.¡± Yun Shu heard his husband¡¯s words and raised a brow. She suddenly thought that her husband was nning something. However, she could not detect anything from his expression. Bai Qi could not hide his surprise upon hearing his mentor¡¯s words. ¡°Doctor Qi, there is no need. I already call a driver.¡± Zhang Li Xue shifted her gaze to Bai Qi and smiled. ¡°Doctor Bai, if you don¡¯t mind, I can give you a lift.¡± Qi Zheng turned to his student again and patted his shoulder. ¡°Since Li Xue will be passing by your area, she could send you back. Don¡¯t spend some money and call the driver.¡± Bai Qi began to hesitate. He actually would love it if he could spend a little more time with Zhang Li Xue. However, he was a little worried that he would seem anxious to get close to her. ¡°Then, it is decided,¡± Qi Zheng said. Seeing that Zhang Li Xue did not seem to mind, Bai Qi finally agreed. After exchanging a few words with the Qi couple, Bai Qi followed Zhang Li Xue to her AUDI and hesitated. ¡°Just sit at the front,¡± Zhang Li Xue said as she stuffed a few bags that her Auntie Yun had passed to her at the back. She watched as the young doctor slid into the passenger¡¯s seat and smiled. Zhang Li Xue thought that Bai Qi was a little awkward. She entered the driver¡¯s seat and drove away. Bai Qi stole a few nces at the girl and heaved a sigh. He did not think that he would have many opportunities to get close to this girl. But now that they were alone in the car, Bai Qi could not help but feel a little strange. Fortunately, the radio was turned on and they could avoid any awkward atmosphere. He did not know how he should talk to her. A faint smile curled on his lips. The little fairy in his memory had already grown up. But he could still see that she had remained the same. She was still that innocent and happy-go-lucky girl that he used to know. ¡°You still haven¡¯t told me.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s voice snapped him out of his trance. He turned to the girl and caught her smiling at him. ¡°Tell you what?¡± He was still trying to adjust to being so close to her and thought that perhaps he had missed something. ¡°Your address,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng only mentioned that you live closer to the hospital. But I still need your address.¡± Bai Qi thought of the ce he lived in and hesitated. ¡°It¡¯s fine. You can just drop me at the hospital. Coincidentally, I have some documents that I need to look at.¡± Zhang Li Xue could tell that Bai Qi was not telling her the truth. But since she did not know him that well, she decided not to probe. ¡°Alright.¡± Chapter 65 65 Bai Xi Xi Bai Qi grabbed his backpack and thanked Zhang Li Xue as she dropped him off at the hospital. He watched as the vehicle drove away before he turned to enter the hospital. When the others saw him show up at the department, they could not help but hide their surprise. The nurses at the station greeted him. ¡°Doctor Bai, why did you return?¡± The elder nurse greeted him. ¡°Didn¡¯t you go to Doctor Qi¡¯s house today?¡± Bai Qi shed the nurse a smile. ¡°Nurse Cui, I came over to collect some files. I still have some reports to finish.¡± The elder nurse nodded. ¡°Doctor Bai, you are too hard-working.¡± Bai Qi walked over to the nurse¡¯s station to check on the update of the patients he was in charge of. After exchanging a few words and Bai Qi went into his office and headed over to his table. Doctor Xu, who was sharing the same office as him raised his head. ¡°Doctor Bai you¡¯re back. Are you on duty today?¡± ¡°Un. I¡¯m just here for some documents,¡± Bai Qi continued to give the same reason. ..... He pulled his chair and sat down. Then, he leaned on his seat and closed his eyes After visiting his mentor¡¯s house and ying a basketball match with the others, he was indeed a little tired. It seemed that it has been a while since he had yed this seriously. But when he yed a match against Zhang Li Xue, Bai Qi naturally wanted to do his best. He wanted to let her know that while he was not around, he had practiced diligently as she had told him to do. A faint sigh escaped him. Earlier, he had deliberately used a few tricks that she had taught him. He was hoping that perhaps, it would trigger her memory or something. However, it seemed that Zhang Li Xue still did not recognize him. Did she really forget all about him? Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but feel disappointed. Forget it. How old was she when they were separated? Perhaps, in the beginning, there was nothing else in the girl¡¯s mind other than basketball. If he had not approached her and told her that he wanted to y basketball with her in the beginning, would they still be that close in that year? Somehow, Bai Qi was doubting it. He stretched up his body, switched on hisptop, and began to look for the documents he wanted. Around half an hourter, Bai Qi came out of the office with the documents in his hand. He stopped by the nurse¡¯s station for a few minutes and walked over to the elevator. As he was waiting the phone in his pocket rang. His gaze softened the moment he saw the name on the caller ID. ¡°Hello. Is this Brother Bai Qi?¡± A sweet and soft voice was heard from the other line. Bai Qi walked over to a side and sat down on the bench. ¡°Un. Speaking.¡± ¡°Brother Bai Qi!¡± Bai Qi could hear the excitement in the girl¡¯s voice. The corner of his lips turned up to a smile. ¡°Xi Xi, what are you doing? Have you had your lunch?¡± ¡°I ate my lunch a while ago.¡± ¡°Then, Bai Xi Xi, did you listen to Auntie Jiang well?¡± ¡°Brother, I¡¯m very obedient.¡± The little girl sounded very cheery. ¡°Brother, have you settled down over there? When are you going to pick me up to live with you?¡± A helpless sigh escaped him. ¡°I¡¯m still dealing with a few paperwork. I promise. Next month, I will let Auntie Jiang send you over to me, alright?¡± ¡°Hmmm...¡± The little girl seemed to be considering something for a long time. ¡°Then, how much longer do I have to wait? I¡¯ll tell Auntie Jiang and let her mark the calendar.¡± Bai Qi stared out the window for a while. From where he stood, Bai Qi could see the hospital¡¯s garden. A few patients were walking around the garden for some fresh air. ¡°Two weeks. Un. Give me fourteen days to settle everything, alright?¡± ¡°Fourteen days. Un. I know.¡± There was a brief silence on the phone. Then, the girl spoke again, ¡°Brother Bai Qi, Xi Xi miss you.¡± Bai Qi lowered his gaze and nodded. ¡°I missed you too. Just wait a while longer. Then, we¡¯ll be together, alright?¡± He took a deep breath to control his emotion and looked up again. ¡°Is your Auntie Jiang around? Let me talk to her.¡± ¡°Auntie Jiang, my brother wants to speak to you.¡± The girl¡¯s voice was heard on the phone. From a distance, Bai Qi could hear the girl¡¯sughter. ¡°Auntie Jiang, my brother said, he¡¯s going to pick me up in two weeks. Auntie Jiang, don¡¯t forget to write it down, alright? ¡°Bai Qi?¡± ¡°Auntie Jiang, hello,¡± Bai Qi greeted the woman politely. ¡°How is Xi Xi? Did she cause you any trouble?¡± ¡°She¡¯s very obedient. Just that, she missed you very much and would often speak your name,¡± the elder woman spoke. ¡°Are you noting back to visit her?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t.¡± Bai Qi heaved a heavy sigh. ¡°I have just transferred to this ce. I can¡¯t take a long day off yet.¡± ¡°Xi Xi said that you are going to pick her up in two weeks?¡± ¡°Un. Auntie Jiang, when the timees, I¡¯m going to ask you to help me send her over to the airport,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°I¡¯ll pick her up from the airport.¡± ¡°Actually, I don¡¯t mind looking after Xi Xi a while longer,¡± Auntie Jiang said. ¡°My daughter also liked to have her around. Xi Xi will start going to school next year. Bai Qi, you have to consider this thing properly.¡± ¡°I know.¡± There was a long pause on Bai Qi¡¯s side. ¡°I have already thought of everything. No matter what, Xi Xi is the only family I have. I want her to stay close to me. Auntie Jiang, I know that you are worried about me. But, I will manage.¡± Auntie Jiang heaved a sigh. She had already given her advice. But, since Bai Qi was determined to live with his sister, she could only follow his n. Chapter 66 66 Picking Up Her Aunt When Zhang Yu Han entered his daughter¡¯s office, the girl was sitting behind her desk with her attention focused on theputer. After Zhang Li Xue decided to follow in his footsteps and manage the hotel, Zhang Yu Han decided to let her daughter transfer to several departments so that she would learn more about thepany. When she first started, Zhang Yu Han had sent her to the housekeeping department to let her experience the work. It was not until a few months ago that he finally let her stay in the office where she was given more work and responsibility. Seeing that his daughter was working so hard made him very proud of her. Zhang Yu Han stood at the door and watched his daughter for a while longer before he finally knocked on the door. The sound made her jolt in surprise. Zhang Li Xue looked up immediately and her expression gradually softened up when she saw her father. ¡°Daddy.¡± ¡°What are you up to?¡± Zhang Yu Han entered the room and sat across from his daughter. Because of her position in thepany, Zhang Li Xue was only given a smaller office. ¡°Looking at some applications,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ..... These days, she was sent to the Human Resources Department. The manager taught her a lot of things and wanted to let her handle some new intakes. ¡°Oh? Not ying games with your Auntie Xing Xing?¡± Zhang Yu Han teased. When Zhang Li Xue was still a college student, her father had once caught her ying games. She told her parents that she was going to do some assignments, but she was caught ying games with her Auntie Xing Xing. Auntie Xing Xing was so good at dealing with the boss and Zhang Li Xue had asked for her help. Coincidentally, her Auntie Xing Xing had some free time to apany her. She decided to put her assignment aside and settle with the mission. They were in the middle of killing a boss when her father suddenly appeared behind her. Zhang Li Xue was frightened and did not dare to yputer games for a month. Since then, her father had often teased her about this. ¡°Daddy, how can I be ying games? I¡¯m busy with work.¡± Zhang Li Xue coughed. ¡°Besides, I haven¡¯t yed games for months already.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Zhang Yu Han raised his brow. Zhang Li Xue realized that now might be a good time to change the subject. ¡°Daddy, why are you here?¡± ¡°Have you had your lunch yet?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at the time and realized that it was past lunch hour. She was too busy screening the job applications that she had missed lunch. Looking at his daughter¡¯s face, Zhang Yu Han could already guess her answer. He couldn¡¯t help but look at his daughter in distress. ¡°Then, you should go out and eat something. It¡¯s not good to stay hungry just because you¡¯re busy,¡± Zhang Yu Han said. ¡°After that, I will need your help to pick up your younger aunt and uncle from the airport. Their flight should be arriving in the evening.¡± ¡°My aunt ising back?¡± ¡°En.¡± Zhang Yu Han nodded. ¡°The acquisition has been sessful. The two of them have been staying in C Country for a few months. It was time for them toe back. Don¡¯t worry about your work. I will talk to your managerter.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought over her father¡¯s words for a while and nodded. ¡°Then, Daddy, you should send me their flight information. This way, it would be easier for me to look for them.¡± The father and daughter chatted for a while before Zhang Yu Han left. Zhang Li Xue gathered her stuff and checked her phone. Her father had already set over her aunt¡¯s flight information. Seeing that there will be a couple of hours before the flight will arrive, Zhang Li Xue decided to head over to the airport first and have herte lunch there. The trip to the airport took more than an hour due to traffic. Fortunately, there was still a lot of time when she arrived. Zhang Li Xue sent a text to her aunt before she went to the nearest coffee shop to have her lunch. When the flight hasnded, she then went to the arrival hall to pick up the couple. ... Zhang Yu Ying hummed a little song as she watched her husband push the trolley with their luggage. She lowered her head to check her phone and saw her niece¡¯s message. ¡°Hubby, Li Xue is here to pick us up.¡± Zhang Yu Ying showed the text message to her husband. ¡°She should be waiting for us at the arrival hall. Hold on. I¡¯ll ask her to wait by the coffee shop. It will be easier for us to look for her.¡± ¡°Then, let¡¯s hurry over. Don¡¯t make her wait,¡± Wei Jun Hao said. ¡°Ah, hold on.¡± She pointed her finger in a direction and smiled. ¡°Hubby, why don¡¯t you wait over there first. I need to use the restroom first.¡± ¡°Alright. Go ahead. Just don¡¯t get lost afterward.¡± Zhang Yu Ying stared at her husband helplessly. How old was she? Would she get lost? Zhang Yu Ying was toozy to talk to her husband. She went straight to the restroom and took her time to do what she came to do. When she came out of the restroom, Zhang Yu Ying craned her neck to look for her husband. Seeing that Wei Jun Hao was waiting for her at the spot made her smile. Zhang Yu Ying walked in his direction and paused when she saw a young man coaxing a little girl. Seeing that the man seemed to treat the little girl gently made her smile. Just in time, the young man raised his head and their gazes met. Zhang Yu Ying thought that she had seen the surprises in the young man¡¯s eyes. But the man looked away quickly and left with the little girl before she could see properly. A deep frown appeared between her brow. When Zhang Yu Ying walked to her husband¡¯s side, the man naturally noticed that his wife seemed a little absentminded. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you, Yu Ying?¡± Wei Jun Hao asked. ¡°Nothing. I saw a young man.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Wei Jun Hao narrowed his eyes dangerously. ¡°It¡¯s not what you think. He¡¯s too young and he probably had a daughter.¡± Wei Jun Hao could not figure out why his wife was thinking about this young man. ¡°It¡¯s just that... I couldn¡¯t help but feel that this young man seemed a little familiar. I think I have seen him before.¡± Zhang Yu Ying frowned. She tried to recall where has she seen this young man, but nothing came to her mind at this time. Chapter 67 67 Almost Recognized Him Zhang Li Xue scanned her surroundings and finally saw the people she was waiting for. She raised her hand and waved her hands at them. ¡°Younger Aunt! Uncle!¡± The two of them seemed to have noticed her presence and began to walk over to her side. Zhang Yu Ying left her husband¡¯s side and pulled her niece into a hug. ¡°Li Xue, have you been waiting for a long time?¡± ¡°Not that long.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled as her aunt pulled away. ¡°That¡¯s right, your grandparents send something for you and your brother,¡± Zhang Yu Ying said. ¡°Later, remind me to give it to you.¡± Zhang Li Xue led the couple to the vehicle and spoke, ¡°Aunt, Uncle, where should we head over now? Are you going back to your ce?¡± ¡°Just sent us back to our ce first,¡± Zhang Yu Ying said. ¡°I¡¯m a little tired after that long flight.¡± The aunt and niece walked at the front while Wei Jun Hao was pushing the trolley at the back. However, Wei Jun Hao did not seem to mind this situation. ..... His gaze turned softer as she watched the two women chatting happily. Wei Jun Hao had always known that his wife pampered her niece from the moment she was born. In the beginning, the husband and wife dreamt of having a daughter as well. However, after raising the triplets, they decided that it would be too tiring to raise another child. There was no guarantee that they were going to have a daughter after this. Zhang Yu Ying became closer to her niece and would always buy a lot of nice things for her. As the three of them were walking toward the parking area, Zhang Yu Ying halted again. When Zhang Li Xue saw that her aunt was no longer walking with her, she stopped on her track and saw that her aunt was staring at a spot. She followed her gaze and frowned. ¡°Younger Aunt, what are you looking at?¡± ¡°It¡¯s that handsome guy.¡± Zhang Yu Ying trailed off. She could not shake off the feeling that she know this young man. However, she could not remember where had she seen him. Could it be that he¡¯s a celebrity? Her instinct told her that he was not. Zhang Li Xue shifted her gaze to her uncle, wondering if this man would be upset. The corner of her lips began to twitch when she noticed that her aunt was still looking in that direction. ¡°Younger Aunt...¡± There was a trace of helplessness in her tone. Zhang Yu Ying snapped out of her trance when she could not see that man again. ¡°No. I just thought that I saw someone familiar.¡± The three of them finally arrived at the car. As Zhang Li Xue was helping to put their luggage in the cargo space, Wei Jun Hao walked over to his wife and raised his brow. ¡°Why are you so interested in that young man? Is he really good-looking?¡± Zhang Yu Ying seemed to realize that if she did not give a satisfactory answer, she might get herself into trouble. She let out a cough and spoke, ¡°I¡¯ve told you. That man had a familiar face. I thought it was someone I know, but I can¡¯t remember well.¡± Wei Jun Hao did not seem to believe her. ¡°Hubby...¡± She held his arms and smiled coquettishly. ¡°You¡¯re the most good-looking person.¡± Seeing that Zhang Li Xue was done with the luggage, Wei Jun Hao decided not to pursue this matter. Zhang Yu Ying heaved a breath in relief. She turned to her niece and had a strange thought. Why does it feel as if she had seen that young man with her niece before? That was so strange. Which boy would dare to get close to her niece? Her nephew and sons would beat any boy up before they could get close to Li Xue, alright? Zhang Yu Ying shook her head to get that thought off her head. Perhaps she was thinking too much. ... Meanwhile, Bai Qi helped his sister into the car seat before he walked into the driver¡¯s seat. Because he was picking up Bai Xi Xi from the airport, Bai Qi had rented a car for her convenience. As he sat down, Bai Qi heaved a faint sigh. He could not help but recall his brief meeting with Zhang Li Xue¡¯s auntie at the airport. The moment he saw her, Bai Qi had quickly recognized that woman. Although she was older, that woman still looked the same as she did in the past. Before he left for S Country to follow his family, it was that aunt who had brought Zhang Li Xue to see him onest time. Because of that, the two of them could say their goodbyes. Bai Qi remembered that woman because of what she did. He recalled the moment their gazes met and smiled. It seemed that Zhang Li Xue¡¯s aunt had almost recognized him. ¡°Brother?¡± Bai Qi snapped out of his trance when he heard the little girl¡¯s voice. He turned to her and patted the girl¡¯s head. ¡°Sorry. I was just thinking of something. Xi Xi, are you hungry¡± The little girl put a hand on her stomach. ¡°Un. A little hungry.¡± ¡°What do you like to eat?¡± She pursed her lips to think. ¡°Noodles. I like noodles.¡± ¡°Then, we¡¯ll go and eat some noodles first. Then, I will take you back home, alright? I already cleaned up your room. I think you¡¯re going to like it.¡± The little girl nodded obediently. Bai Qi drove the car out of the parking spot and entered the main road. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, when we get home, let¡¯s call Auntie Jiang, alright? I wanted to talk to You You and tell them about the flight.¡± ¡°Alright. We¡¯ll call them when we get home.¡± Bai smiled. ¡°That¡¯s right. Xi Xi,ter, I will introduce you to Auntie Ji.¡± ¡°Who is Auntie Ji?¡± ¡°She¡¯s myndlord. When I have to work at night, I will send you over to her ce. So you have to be obedient and listen to her, alright?¡± The little girl nodded. ¡°Brother, I will listen to you. I¡¯ll stay with Auntie Ji and listen to her.¡± A determined look appeared on her face. Before she came, Auntie Jiang had reminded her to listen to her brother¡¯s words well. Otherwise, the two of them might not be able to stay together. Her brother has been with her from the moment she was born. Bai Xi Xi wanted to stay close to him. Now that her brother was working hard to support them both, she cannot make things difficult for him. Chapter 68 68 Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s Text Message Zhang Li Xue was walking down the stairs when she saw that her mother was sorting out something from the store. She walked over and peeked behind her mother¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Mommy, what are you doing?¡± Li Qin Yao turned around and sighed. ¡°I was looking for some documents that your Uncle Mu Bai wanted. It has been so many years. I have forgotten where I have ced it.¡± ¡°What sort of documents? Mommy, why don¡¯t you let me help you?¡± ¡°Thepany is nning to acquire some properties on the east side of the city,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°I¡¯ve mentioned it to him before but at that time, thepany was focusing on arge project in Capital City. A few days ago, there was news that the developers were on the brink of bankruptcy. Your Uncle Mu Bai was considering buying thatnd.¡± Zhang Li Xue continued to listen to her mother talking about the property business in silence. Her maternal family was mostly involved in the property and development business. Once upon a time, her mother too was working for thepany. Then, her mother decided to let her cousin, Li Mu Bai manage thepany while she stayed in Y City to focus on her family. Zhang Li Xue helped her mother to pull out a few boxes from the shelf. As her mother went to check on one box, Zhang Li Xue went to check on the others. She peeked inside the box and saw that there were a few stacks of documents inside. ..... Noticing that the logo on the paper seemed a little familiar, Zhang Li Xue pulled out the documents and looked at them. ¡°Mommy, is this the one you were looking for?¡± Li Qin Yao took the stack of paper from her daughter and inspected it. ¡°It seemed like it. I¡¯ll go and check with your Uncle Mu Bai first.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She peeked into the box again to look for any simr documents but found none. Her hand paused when she realized that she was holding an old album. Seeing that her mother was still on the phone, Zhang Li Xue pulled out the old album to take a look. Her eyes widened in surprise when she saw that the album was filled with her photos during childhood. Zhang Li Xue browsed through those pictures and chuckled. It seemed that she was adorable when she was younger. Seeing how she often styled her hair in twin tails made herugh. After looking for a while, Zhang Li Xue found a picture of her during kindergarten. There was a picture of her with Fang Su Jin and a girl that she could no longer remember. However, she seemed to remember that they were quite close in the past. Her lips turned to a faint smile. She flipped to the next page and saw another picture of her with Fang Su Jin. They were both wearing pretty dresses. Looking at the decoration in the background, it seemed that they were both performing some song for the kindergarten anniversary. Zhang Li Xue took out her phone and snapped a photo. She nned to send it to Fang Su Jinter and tease her. She was about to close the album when her eyes caught the sight of a tree not far away behind her and Fang Su Jin. No. That was wrong. It wasn¡¯t really a tree. It was a child, dressed up as a tree. ¡®But, I am only a tree...¡¯ A young boy¡¯s voice rang in her head, startling her. Why do these words sound familiar? Zhang Li Xue narrowed her eyes to look at the boy but failed. He was standing too far for her to see his face. However, her instinct told her that she should have known this boy. A deep frown appeared on her face as she tried to recall the person¡¯s name. ¡°Li Xue, your uncle said this is the documents.¡± Her mother¡¯s voice snapped her out of her thoughts. Zhang Li Xue closed the album and put it back into the box. She looked at her mother and smiled. ¡°Really? That¡¯s good.¡± ¡°Help me to scan the papers and send them over to your Uncle Mu Bai, alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue took the papers from her mother and nodded. ¡°Un. I know.¡± Worried that her uncle might be in a hurry, Zhang Li Xue went straight to her father¡¯s office to use theputer. Her phone on the table buzzed as she was arranging the files. Thinking that it was probably Fang Su Jin, Zhang Li Xue quickly check on the message. Her brow rose when she saw an unknown number. She clicked on the message and halted. ¡®Xiao Li Xue, it¡¯s me, Mu Zhen Yu. This is my new number. Are you free this weekend? Why don¡¯t we go out for lunch?¡± Zhang Li Xue reread the message over and over again. She has been looking forward to Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s message after meeting him at his banquet not too long ago. However, after a few weeks has passed, she had thought that the man would be too busy and no longer anticipate his message or calls. Zhang Li Xue did not think that Mu Zhen Yu would send her a message now. Her fingers hovered over her phone screen. Zhang Li Xue wondered how should she reply to Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s text message. She did miss him a little and was curious about his life overseas. They haven¡¯t talked for years. There should be a lot for them to talk about. After pondering for a while, Zhang Li Xue began topose her text. ¡®Sorry. I¡¯m not free this weekend. I already made an appointment with someone else. How about the next one?¡¯ She pressed the sent button and waited anxiously. Zhang Li Xue had just sent the email to her Uncle Mu Bai when her phone buzzed again. It was Mu Zhen Yu. ¡®Alright. Let¡¯s meet next weekend. I will text you the ce.¡¯ Chapter 69 69 Art Exhibition On the weekend, Zhang Li Xue walked down the stairs and was surprised to see that her brother was in the dining room, having breakfast with their parents. She seemed to remember that this brother should be very busy with his uing exam. He did not mention that he would being home as well. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, why are you here?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to your friend¡¯s art exhibition today?¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°You asked me to apany you.¡± Her lips pursed into a thin line. Zhang Li Xue could not remember asking her brother to apany her. She suddenly recalled that when Fang Su Jin invited her to her exhibition, her brother was around as well. Fang Su Jin said she could invite her brother to apany her. It seemed that she hasn¡¯t said anything, but her brother had already taken it that she was inviting him to this exhibition. Zhang Yi Hai noticed the look on his sister¡¯s face and chuckled. ¡°Otherwise, are you nning to go with your boyfriend?¡± His words triggered some reactions from their family members. ..... Zhang Yu Han put down the cutlery in his hand and looked at his daughter.¡± Li Xue, are you in a rtionship?¡± Zhang Li Xue shot her brother a look before turning to her father. ¡°Daddy, don¡¯t listen to his nonsense. I have been busy with my work recently. Where do I have time to be in a rtionship.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Zhang Yu Han tried to think of his daughter¡¯s recent activity and thought that her answer made sense. Recently, his daughter was too busy doing all sorts of work at thepany that she would forget that it was time to eat. ¡°Daddy.¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke helplessly. Li Qin Yao watched the scene in front of her helplessly. She did not think that it was inappropriate for her daughter to start dating. Some of the girls of Li Xue¡¯s age were already married with children. However, the father and brother were too overprotective. She couldn¡¯t help but wonder just how long the two of them were nning to protect the girl. ¡°Alright,¡± Li Qin Yao waved her hand. ¡°Li Xue,e over and sit. Let¡¯s just eat first.¡± Zhang Li Xue shot her brother another threatening look before she walked over and sit down. She wondered how would he react if he knew that she was meeting Mu Zhen Yu the next weekend. She should probably keep it quiet about it. Otherwise, Zhang Yi Hai would appear and say that he wanted to catch up with Mu Zhen Yu as well. The family of four ate their meal while chatting amiably. Zhang Li Xue went to get ready and saw that her brother was waiting for her in the living room. ¡°Are you reallying with me?¡± The boy raised his brow. ¡°Didn¡¯t your friend invite me toe as well? Since I have time, I should go and take a look. The corner of her lips twitched. Zhang Li Xue knew that her brother would follow her no matter what she said. Zhang Li Xue looked into her purse and threw him her keys. ¡°You¡¯re driving.¡± The boy caught the keys with ease. The corner of his lips turned into a smile. Zhang Yi Hai stood up and followed his sister to her AUDI. As her brother was driving, Zhang Li Xue took out her phone to text Fang Su Jin that she wasing over with her brother. Then, she closed her eyes and took a nap. Half an hourter, Zhang Yi Hai pulled over into a parking spot. The siblings walked around and reached the exhibition hall together. Zhang Li Xue was quick to notice that her friend was at the entrance, looking around. Their gazes met and Fang Su Jin waved her hands excitedly. ¡°Li Xue!¡± Her smile stretched up until her eyes turned crescent. However, the moment she saw the man walking behind her friend, the smile on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face gradually disappeared. ¡°Su Jin, are you waiting for me?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°I was waiting for you the moment I saw your text,¡± Fang Su Jin said. She shifted her gaze and looked at the tall man. ¡°I didn¡¯t think that you would really bring your brother to my exhibition.¡± Their gazes met and Fang Su Jin started to shiver. She had always thought that Zhang Li Xue¡¯s brother was a little scary. Seeing that Fang Su Jin was looking at him, Zhang Yi Hai finally nodded to greet her. ¡°I heard that this was your first exhibition. Ie over to support you.¡± The corner of her lips began to twitch. There was no way that Fang Su Jin would believe a word that Zhang Yi Hai had said. Turning around, Fang Su Jin led her friend into the hall and showed her around the exhibition. Zhang Yi Hai continued to follow the girls around in silence. His body was tall and straight. Anyone who looked at them would think that he was their bodyguard. After exining a little bit about the paintings, Fang Su Jin turned to look at her friend again. ¡°Li Xue, what do you think?¡± ¡°You know well that I don¡¯t understand much about art,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. She looked at thendscape painted in vibrant color and nodded. ¡°But they were all pretty. The color really popped up.¡± Fang Su Jin let out a sigh. She should have known that her friend would not understand much about her paintings. But, as long as she came to support her and showed her appreciation, that was more than enough. The two friends took a few pictures together and Zhang Li Xue promoted Fang Su Jin¡¯s exhibition on her social media. As they were chatting, Fang Su Jin¡¯s mentor called her over to introduce her to a few figures. Zhang Li Xue turned around and saw that her brother was staring at one of Fang Su Jin¡¯s paintings. She followed her brother¡¯s line of gaze and watched the colorful tree with great interest. ¡°Yi Hai, you have been staring at this painting for a long time. What do you think?¡± ¡°The colorposition is quite good.¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled. ¡°You understand colorposition?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t we learn about this at school?¡± Zhang Li Xue had forgotten about learning about colorposition in school. How many years ago since she graduated? Why would she remember this? ¡°Forget it. I¡¯m a little tired after walking around. Yi Hai let¡¯s go and grab something to eat. What do you want? It will be my treat.¡± ¡°Anything is fine.¡± Zhang Yi Hai paused before looking at his sister again. ¡°As long as we¡¯re not eating chicken wings.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that her brother really knew how to annoy her. Chapter 70 70 Drive Her Crazy After saying a few words to Fang Su Jin, the Zhang siblings left the exhibition and headed over to a restaurant. Zhang Li Xue looked out the window and heaved a breath of relief upon noticing that her brother was not taking her to a vegetarian restaurant. A while ago, this annoying person had told her that he would treat her to a good meal. When they arrived, Zhang Li Xue realized that her brother had taken her to a vegetarian restaurant. On that day, Zhang Li Xue had eaten a te of vegetarian chicken wings and cried. Fortunately, this time, Zhang Yi Hai had taken her to a noodle restaurant. The siblings chose a seat near the window and ordered their food. As they were waiting for their food to arrive, Zhang Li Xue looked out the window and noticed that this area was quite close to the hospital where their Uncle Qi Zheng was working at. Thest time she came to this area, it was to send back her uncle¡¯s student. Zhang Li Xue suddenly thought of the basketball match and smiled. She wondered if there would be another chance for her to y another match of basketball with that young doctor again. She really wanted to y a one-on-one match and see just how skillful he was. ..... It has been a long time since she was this excited. ¡°Sister, what are you smiling at?¡± Zhang Yi Hai followed his sister¡¯s line of gaze but could not see anything worth smiling about. His voice snapped out of her thought. Zhang Li Xue let out a cough. ¡°Nothing.¡± She pointed at a random couple across the street and spoke, ¡°I just thought that the couple was kind of cute.¡± Zhang Yi Hai followed her gaze and saw a young couple holding hands while walking on the street. He looked at his sister again and thought that she was a little suspicious. ¡°Are you thinking of dating?¡± The server walked over this time while carrying their order. Zhang Li Xue looked into her bowl of hot beef noodles and spoke, ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, you are always worried about me being in a rtionship. Do you want me to stay single forever?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that I want you to stay single forever. But as your brother, I¡¯m a little worried that you might be tricked by some bad person.¡± Zhang Li Xue clicked her tongue. ¡°If anyone wants to date you, that person will have to go through me. I will help and check to see if he¡¯s worthy of you or not.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that her brother was full of nonsense. If she wanted to date anyone, it would be up to her. She still has eyes. She could judge whether that person would be worthy of her or not. ¡°Anyway.¡± Zhang Yi Hai clipped his noodle and paused. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter if you stay single. I will look over you.¡± ¡°Who wants to stay single forever? Don¡¯t say a word if you don¡¯t know how to say something nice.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that spending time with her brother would soon drive her crazy. She really missed that baby Zhang Yi Hai who didn¡¯t know how to talk back. The two of them ate their food in silence. As they were about to leave the restaurant, the siblings ran into a familiar face. The Zhang siblings were on their way out when they see the other personing in. The three of them could not hide their surprise upon meeting each other. ¡°Doctor Bai, hello.¡± It was Zhang Li Xue who had spoken first. Bai Qi snapped out of his trance and nodded at the siblings. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Are you here to eat some noodles as well?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°Uh-huh.¡± A faint smile appeared on Bai Qi¡¯s face. He came over to this shop to buy some noodles for his little sister. Bai Qi would never think that he would run into Zhang Li Xue somewhere close to his apartment. As he recalled that he still had to feed his little sister and return to the hospital, Bai Qi quickly excused himself. ¡°Sorry. I¡¯m in a hurry. I still need to return to the hospitalter. Miss Zhang, I will talk to youter.¡± Today, Auntie Ji who was always looking after his sister had to be somewhere else. Bai Qi had no other choice but to let his sister stay at home alone. Now that he was on a short break, Bai Qi decided to run back and get his sister her lunch. Zhang Li Xue watched the man walk over to the counter and sighed. It seemed that being a doctor was quite busy. She turned around and walked out to leave the restaurant. When she turned to her brother again, Zhang Li Xue could not help but notice that her brother was looking at her strangely. ¡°What?¡± ¡°Sister, you seemed quite friendly with that doctor.¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled. ¡°Alright. You need to stop being suspicious of every man around me. That doctor is Uncle Qi Zheng¡¯s student and he had helped me before. Why can¡¯t I be friendly to him?¡± Zhang Yi Hai thought that his sister¡¯s words made sense. However, he could not help but feel that there was something wrong with it. ¡°I¡¯m not saying that you can¡¯t be friendly to him. I was merely asking.¡± ¡°Are you leaving or not?¡± Zhang Yi Hai decided to put this matter in the back of his mind. He unlocked the car and slid into the driver¡¯s seat. The AUDI drove past the noodle shop before it disappeared at the junction. Bai Qi watched the car until he could no longer see it and sighed. Their meeting this time was too short. He wondered when will be the next time he could see her again. After getting his order of food, Bai Qi went back to his apartment. When he walked in, his little sister was sitting in the living room while doing her exercise. Bai Xi Xi smiled brightly upon seeing her brother at the door. ¡°Brother Bai Qi! You¡¯re back¡± Bai Qi smiled helplessly as he watched the little girl run over to his side. ¡°Xi Xi, I bought you some noodles.¡± The little girl peeked at the paper bag in her brother¡¯s hand in excitement. Bai Qi walked over to the dining table and helped to unpack the meal for his sister. He watched as the girl ate her noodle happily and spoke, ¡°I still have to head over to the hospital after this. Xi Xi, I will get back as soon as possible, alright?¡± The little girl nodded. She patted at her chest and spoke, ¡°Brother Bai Qi, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m a big girl. I won¡¯t be afraid to stay alone.¡± Chapter 71 71 His New Routine Bai Qi watched as his sister ate her noodle before deciding that it was time to return to the hospital. He stood at the door and watched as the little girl waved her hands at him. ¡°Xi Xi, you have your phone with you, right?¡± He couldn¡¯t help but remind her again. ¡°Un.¡± The little girl raised the phone in her hand. ¡°I know. If something happened, I will call you. Your number is the first on speed dial.¡± A helpless sigh escaped him. His sister is so sensible. But he could not help but worry about her more. ¡°Alright. Close the door and-¡± ¡°I know. You have your keys. I shouldn¡¯t open the door to strangers.¡± Bai Qi stretched his hand and patted her head. ¡°Such a good girl. I will try to get home earlier. You know how to reheat the noodles in the microwave, right?¡± The girl nodded again. Although he could not bear to part with the little girl, He still have to return to the hospital before he could make trouble for the others. When he arrived at the hospital, one of the junior doctors mentioned that his mentor was looking for him. There was an emergency case and the patient will need to go into the operational theatre soon. ..... Bai Qi went to look for his master before he was dragged to help with the surgery. The patient¡¯s condition was worse than they thought and the surgerysted for a long time. After the surgery, Bai Qi followed his mentor to discuss the surgery. When he came out of the office again, it was alreadyte. After changing his clothes, he hurried back home to look for his sister. The house was dark when he arrived. Bai Qi went panicking for a few seconds before he finally found his sister sleeping on the couch. In her hand, the little girl was holding on to her phone tightly to her chest. His heart ached upon seeing this scene. Bai Qi put down his bag at the side before walking over to his sister. Gently, he removed the phone from her hand and carried her back into her bedroom. Once he tucked her into bed, Bai Qi left and stayed in the living room. He couldn¡¯t stop thinking of how his sister had suffered after she came to live with him. However, Xi Xi had always liked to stick to him from the day she was born. Next week, he will start sending her to kindergarten. He could not help but worry that he might not be able to manage between his job and looking after his sister. But... After their parents had passed away, Xi Xi only had him. He cannot let her down. He had to do something. ... On the day he sent Bai Xi Xi to the kindergarten, Bai Qi had tried to manage everything by himself. After sending his sister early in the morning, Bai Qi rushed out to work. Seeing that it was time to pick up his sister, Bai Qi would take a few hours off to send her sister to Auntie Ji¡¯s ce before he rushed back to work. This new routinested for a few days until Qi Zheng finally noticed what was going on. When Bai Qi returned to the hospital, his colleague quickly notified him that his mentor was looking for him. Doctor Xu had also noticed how Bai Qi had often run off somewhere in the middle of the day and thought that his friend had finally got himself into trouble. Seeing his friend leaving the room, Doctor Xu could not help but shot him a sympathetic look. Bai Qi walked over to his mentor¡¯s office and stopped in front of the door. Taking a deep breath, Bai Qi knocked on the door before entering. Qi Zheng was in the middle of reading some report when he heard someoneing in. He raised his head and the look on his face turned serious when he saw Bai Qi. There was a brief silence between them before Bai Qi spoke up. ¡°Doctor Qi, you are looking for me?¡± Waving his hand, Qi Zheng instructed the young man to close the door behind him before he let him sit down. ¡°You have been acting strangely this recently,¡± Qi Zheng spoke. He leaned on his chair as he studied the young man in front of him. ¡°Bai Qi, I noticed that you have been going missing for half an hour around three these past few days. Where did you go?¡± Bai Qi hesitated, wondering if he should tell his mentor about his situation. ¡°Are you in trouble?¡± Qi Zheng had always thought that Bai Qi was a great kid. From the first time they worked together on that rescue mission a few years ago, Qi Zheng had always known that with good training and mentoring, this boy would be a great surgeon. It would be fine if he had pulled this stunt once. However, Bai Qi has been missing around the same time for four days straight. As Bai Qi¡¯s mentor, it was Qi Zheng¡¯s job to talk to him. Qi Zheng narrowed his eyes and could not help but notice the fatigue in the young man¡¯s face. A faint sigh escaped him and Qi Zheng began to lower his tone. ¡°Bai Qi, if you¡¯re in any trouble, you should have talked to me. As your mentor, I will help you in any way that I can.¡± His lips parted as he was about to say something. However, Qi Zheng¡¯s next words had stopped him from saying what was on his mind. ¡°Don¡¯t say that you did not want to trouble me or anyone. Have you considered how you might trouble me or your colleague when you disappeared without telling anyone where you have been to?¡± Bai Qi pursed his lips into a thin line as he listened to his mentor, lecturing him about how his action would cause trouble for his colleague. His job was demanding and there would be times when he would be needed in the hospital. If an emergency urred and he was not around, then he might cause a life to be lost. It was not that he did not know that what he had done was wrong. It was just that... He wanted to prove to himself that he could handle everything by himself. ¡°Doctor Qi, I¡¯m sorry.¡± Bai Qi heaved a heavy sigh. ¡°You are right. I am in some kind of trouble at this moment. It¡¯s... my little sister.¡± Taking a deep breath, he began to let his mentor know why his sister had to live with him. Chapter 72 72 Meeting Mu Zhen Yu ¡°Mommy, I¡¯m going out.¡± Zhang Li Xue shouted out as she walked over to the door. Li Qin Yao was in the middle of arranging some documents on the table when she heard her daughter¡¯s voice. She looked up and saw that the girl was dressed up nicely. ¡°Li Xue, where are you going.¡± ¡°Just... meeting some friends to catch up.¡± Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze, hoping that her mother would not ask her about the person she was going to meet. She did not want to lie to her mother. But when she tells her mother the truth, Zhang Li Xue was worried that her mother was going to talk to her father about it. Later, her father would definitely ask questions that she would prefer not to answer. Fortunately for Zhang Li Xue, her mother was too preupied with other matters in her mind and she had not asked further. ¡°That¡¯s right. Just now, your Uncle Mu Bai called. He said that he woulde over and stay in Y City for a few days.¡± ¡°Uncle Mu Bai ising alone?¡± ¡°No. He¡¯ll bring your Auntie Bei with him.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. Then, she recalled that she had helped her mother to look for some documents for her Uncle Mu Baist week. ..... ¡°Mommy, are they here for that development project?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Li Qin Yao nodded. ¡°It seemed that they have really decided to take over that development project. This time, they areing to discuss some business matters. In the future, perhaps they would often visit the city for that project.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought of the project that her uncle was interested in. The notification on her phone snapped her out of her trance. ¡°Mommy, I¡¯mte. I¡¯m leaving now.¡± She kissed her mother on the cheek before running to the door. This week, her brother was not at home. However, Zhang Li Xue was still worried that she would run into her father. Once she slid into her AUDI and started the engine, Zhang Li Xue finally let out a breath of relief. As the vehicle entered the main road, Zhang Li Xue began to question herself why should she be scared if the others knew that she went out to meet Mu Zhen Yu. The two of them were friends and nothing else. There was nothing wrong about old friends meeting and catching up, right? After convincing herself with her thoughts, Zhang Li Xue began to feel more at ease. The drive to the ce where she will be meeting Mu Zhen Yu was around twenty minutes from her parents¡¯ house. Zhang Li Xue found a parking spot and walked over to the coffee shop called Coffee Sanctuary. Seeing that Mu Zhen Yu had not arrived, Zhang Li Xue picked a seat in the corner and ordered a cup of carameltte. She checked her phone and decided to give the man around ten minutes before she was going to text him. The server sent her order. Zhang Li Xue took a sip of her coffee while looking through her emails. A shadow loomed over her. Noticing that someone was standing beside her, Zhang Li Xue looked up and was surprised to see that Mu Zhen Yu had arrived. Her eyes widened as she stared at the man with a dazed expression. ¡°Sorry. I¡¯mte. There was a little bit of traffic on my way here,¡± Mu Zhen Yu spoke. He shed a smile and continued, ¡°I hope you didn¡¯t wait for long.¡± Zhang Li Xue snapped out of her trance. ¡°No. It hasn¡¯t been long.¡± She motioned towards the seat. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, have a seat.¡± Then, she called for the server to take the order from Mu Zhen Yu. Mu Zhen Yu ordered ck coffee and the server went back to prepare the order. ¡°I haven¡¯t seen you for years,¡± Mu Zhen Yu spoke. ¡°Little Li Xue, you have grown up a lot.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, you¡¯ve grown a lot too. I almost did not recognize you at the banquet.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Un. How do I say this? I think you look more like an adult now.¡± Mu Zhen Yu smiled. Thest time they were separated, they had only graduated from high school. After years has passed, teenagers had now entered the adults¡¯ life. ¡°I heard from my mother that you were going into your family¡¯s business,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. The server returned with his order. Mu Zhen Yu thanked the server before taking a sip of his ck coffee. ¡°Hmm... I grew up following my father around whenever he traveled around for work. I think this hotel business is good and decided to give it a try.¡± Zhang Li Xue stirred the caramel in her drink and looked up. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, what about you? We didn¡¯t keep in contact after you moved away. Is the life in G Country really interesting?¡± Mu Zhen Yu shrugged. ¡°It¡¯s not that bad. However, because I¡¯m not proficient in theirnguage, I had to work especially hard. The people around there were not very friendly. But, their university is good.¡± Zhang Li Xue continued to listen as Mu Zhen Yu told her about his life in G Country. When Mu Zhen Yu moved away, he went alone. Zhang Li Xue thought that going overseas alone at that age was quite a scary thing. She could not help but look up to Mu Zhen Yu. In her memory, Mu Zhen Yu had always been a brave person ever since they were a little kid. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, now that you have returned to Y City, what are you nning to do?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°Are you nning to take over your family¡¯s business?¡± ¡°My parents have been urging me to start working in thepany and learn the business,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. ¡°But, I am more interested in starting my ownpany. I met a few good friends and we decided to work together.¡± As he spoke, Mu Zhen Yu continued to look at the girl, as he was observing her reaction. However, Zhang Li Xue did not seem to notice his gaze. ¡°It won¡¯t be easy to start your ownpany. But Brother Zhen Yu, I believe that you can do it.¡± Chapter 73 73 Changes Mu Zhen Yu had said that he was going to treat Zhang Li Xue to her favorite chicken wings andter, he took her to her favorite ce to eat her favorite food. ¡°You still remember that I liked this shop¡¯s chicken wings,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke as the server left with their food order. ¡°Mhm... How can I forget? In the past, you always visited this ce to eat after school.¡± Mu Zhen Yu smiled. During high school, he would often apany Zhang Li Xue to eat her favorite chicken wings. However, each time, her little brother, Zhang Yi Hai would show up. That little guy seemed to know that he wanted to be alone with his sister and came over to stop him from being alone with his sister. Then, the triplets would show up out of nowhere and join them as well. With the triplets¡¯ arrival, everything turned chaotic. They would take turns taking Zhang Li Xue¡¯s attention away from him. In the end, he did not get the chance to be alone with Zhang Li Xue. Their supposed date was ruined by those troublemakers. A faint smile curled on his lips. Mu Zhen Yu looked around and noticed that there were a lot of changes around the shop. It seemed that after he had moved overseas, the shop has gone through a major renovation. The furniture was new and the decoration was livelier. ..... He hoped that the taste of the chicken wings would taste the same. The two of them continued to chat as they waited for their food to arrive. Zhang Li Xue took a bite at the chicken wings coated with the sticky sauce and sighed. She raised her head and saw that Mu Zhen Yu was staring at the chicken wings with a dazed look on his face. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu?¡± Her voice snapped him out of his trance. Mu Zhen Yu shifted his gaze and saw that the girl was watching him. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Nothing.¡± Mu Zhen Yu put down the chicken wings in his hand on the te. His lips turned to a faint smile. ¡°Just that... I think the taste of the chicken wings had changed from thest time.¡± ¡°The previous owner passed away two years after you left,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Of course, the taste would be a little different.¡± So that was the reason. Mu Zhen Yu lowered his head. There was aplicated look on his face. He was happy to know that the restaurant was still around. However, he was disappointed to know that the ce had changed a lot. When he chose to leave the country and moved overseas, Mu Zhen Yu nned to study hard and returned proudly. He had always liked Xiao Li Xue. It was during high school that Mu Zhen Yu realized that with his current situation, it would be hard for him to stay together with her. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s brother always makes things difficult for him and Mu Zhen Yu did not doubt that her father would be his next obstacle. He finally returned hoping that he would win the girl¡¯s heart. But seeing the changes around him made him wonder if he would still have his chance. ¡°This shop was taken over by the owner¡¯s son,¡± Zhang Li Xue continued. ¡°The taste might not be the same, but this ce is still one of my favorite spots to have chicken wings.¡± She looked at the chicken wings with a serious look on her face. ¡°If you taste it carefully, you can still tell that this was the taste that the previous owner had made.¡± Mu Zhen Yu chuckled. Hearing her words made him feel slightly better. He could not help but wonder that perhaps he would still have his chance. That¡¯s right. He can¡¯t give up so soon. He had worked hard in G Country and finallye back. With his situation right now, he would be someone worthy of Xiao Li Xue. Mu Zhen Yu picked up the chicken wings and took a bite. His eyes brightened up as he tasted the chicken wings carefully. ¡°Xiao Li Xue, you are right. The sauce really had the taste of something that the previous owner would make.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled happily. ¡°Right? Then, Brother Zhen Yu, you have to eat a lot more. It was not easy for you to taste these chicken wings after a long time.¡± ... The two of them parted after promising to keep in touch. Zhang Li Xue walked over to her vehicle and heaved a sigh. She could not help but feel that a lot of things had changed after thest time they had hung around together. How should she put it... In the past, Zhang Li Xue felt as if she could be at ease being around Mu Zhen Yu. She could eat those sticky chicken wings without caring much about her messy appearance. However, while eating a few chicken wings with him just now, Zhang Li Xue realized that she could no longer act the same. Although she had tried to act nonchntly, Zhang Li Xue could not shake off that awkward feeling around him. She could not get used to the adult Mu Zhen Yu. A faint sigh escaped her. Zhang Li Xue drove away and decided to stop by her Uncle Qi Zheng¡¯s house and asked those kids to y basketball with her. Her mood was a littleplicated. Zhang Li Xue thought that ying basketball would surely help her to cheer up. Usually, Zhang Li Xue would ask her cousins, the triplets, to y with her. However, now that they were in college, Zhang Li Xue could only look for the three siblings. When she arrived, the three siblings were in the TV room, ying games. The moment the siblings saw her, they began to jump around in excitement. Especially since she had bought them some little treats. Zhang Li Xue looked around and finally noticed that her Auntie Yun was not around. She turned to Qi Yue and asked, ¡°Your mother is not at home?¡± Qi Yue looked at the cheesecakes in the box and shook her head. ¡°Mom went out earlier. I overheard my parents¡¯ conversation earlier. My mom said something about having another daughter.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at the little girl in shock. ¡°What does it mean?¡± Qi Yue shrugged. Her attention was on the cheesecake. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Her brow furrowed. Zhang Li Xue began to wonder if her Uncle Qi Zheng was nning to have another child. But... it was not possible, right? How old were the couple? Could her Auntie Yun still give birth to another child? Chapter 74 74 Pain As summer vacation began, the hotel received arge number of guests. As her Zhang Yi Hai and the triplets were on their vacation, the four of them volunteered to work part-time at the hotel. The kids their age were busy nning their gateway with their friends, but the four of them were stuck in the hotel doing some menial jobs. Zhang Li Xue looked at her brother who was dressed in the hotel uniform as he stood behind the receptionist counter and smiled. Seeing that there was no one else around, Zhang Li Xue walked over and rapped her knuckles on the table. ¡°Yi Hai, you looked very handsome in this uniform.¡± Zhang Yu Hai stared at his sister with his face void of expression. He raised the walkie-talkie in his hand and pretended to call the security. ¡°There¡¯s a strange woman causing trouble at the lobby. Security, pleasee over and drive her out.¡± The manager happened to be around to look at the record when he overheard the siblings¡¯ conversation. ¡°You two siblings really know how to y around.¡± Zhang Li Xue stood up straight. ¡°Manager Ning, good morning.¡± The middle-aged man waved his hand. ¡°Stop calling me Manager. Just call me Uncle Ning like you used to do.¡± The manager had worked at the hotel for years and had watched as the siblings grew up. ¡°Manager, it was still working hour. Of course, I will have to address you as Manager Ning,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ..... The man heaved a sigh. ¡°Li Xue, which department are you working for this time?¡± ¡°I¡¯m still with the Human Resource Department,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°There are a lot of things for me to learn there.¡± The manager sent her a few words of encouragement before walking away. Zhang Li Xue turned to her brother again and asked, ¡°Where did the triplets assign to?¡± ¡°Da Bao is with the coffee house. Er Bao and Xiao Bao are with the housekeeping department,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Sister, aren¡¯t you in the Human Resource Department? Why don¡¯t you know about this?¡± Zhang Li Xue waved her hand. ¡°I¡¯m not in charge of your cement. I think it was Younger Aunt who handled this matter. Do you want to have lunch together? Let¡¯s call the triplets too.¡± ¡°Forget it,¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved a sigh. ¡°Do you think that our lunch break is the same as yours?¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. Sensing that a guest was walking over, Zhang Li Xue quickly leave her brother and went to check on the triplets. Da Bao was resting after the busy breakfast hour, while the two others were busy making up rooms after the guest had left. Seeing that everyone was busy with their work, Zhang Li Xue returned to the small office and start to work. It was expected that she would be busy next week as they have to start managing the payrolls. Thinking about it, Zhang Li Xue decided to finish the task that the HR manager had sent her so that she could focus on her next job. Once Zhang Li Xue had started to look at the documents, everything around her seemed to have disappeared. Her father would often say that she was a little workaholic just like her mother. When she focused on her job, she could forget about everything. As she did not have any lunch n with her brother and the triplets, Zhang Li Xue continued to work and forgot that it was time to eat. A few of her colleagues stopped by and asked her to lunch. However, Zhang Li Xue continued to tell them that she would be downstairs and meet the in the staff cafeteria after finishing a task. In the end, her colleagues returned, but Zhang Li Xue remained seated behind her desk. The girl continued to ignore the rumbling of her stomach for a long time. When Zhang Li Xue began to look up from herputer, she began to notice that there was something wrong with her body. Her stomach was in too much pain that she felt a little dizzy. Cold sweats began to form on her forehead and her face turned pale. A low groan escaped her. The colleague who sat next to her finally realized that something was wrong with Zhang Li Xue. Seeing her situation, the colleague quickly notify the manager and the manager quickly notified their President. Zhang Li Xue sat on her chair and drank a little bit of water, hoping that this would help her to alleviate the pain. A whileter, her father appeared at the door with an anxious look on his face. ¡°Daddy.¡± Zhang Li Xue had the urge to cry when she saw her father show up. ¡°What happened?¡± Zhang Yu Han walked over to his child worriedly. ¡°Where is it painful?¡± Zhang Li Xue pointed at her stomach. The HR Manager seemed to have remembered something and had mentioned Zhang Li Xue skipping lunch. Hearing the manager¡¯s words, Zhang Yu Han¡¯s expression turned uglier. He had often reminded this girl to eat on time, but she was too careless. However, this was not the right time to reprimand the girl. Zhang Yu Han looked at his daughter and asked, ¡°Can you walk?¡± Zhang Li Xue tried to stand up and inhaled a sharp breath as the pain was too much. Just as she had wanted to give up, someone had already carried her. Zhang Li Xue looked up in surprise and finally saw that it was her brother. ¡°Yi Hai, why are you here?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. Her voice sounded weak aspared to her cheery tone in the morning. Zhang Yi Hai was done with his shift and came over to find his sister when he heard themotion. Hearing that his sister was in pain, he quickly ran over to her. Fortunately, he managed to catch her before she fall. ¡°It¡¯s good that you are here,¡± Zhang Yu Han patted his son¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Your sister is having a bad stomach ache. I think it might be a gastric problem. Let¡¯s bring her to the hospital.¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s expression turned uglier when he heard his father¡¯s words. It was not hard to guess that this girl was skipping her lunch again. Chapter 75 75 Prepare for Surgery After hearing that Zhang Li Xue was on her way to the hospital due to pain in her stomach, Qi Zheng quickly contacted a rted department in the hospital. Qi Zheng was already waiting for the girl at the entrance. The moment Zhang Li Xue showed up, the girl was quickly taken to the Emergency Department where she was getting her check-up. ¡°Li Xue had frequently skipped her lunch recently,¡± Zhang Yu Han spoke with a worried look on his face. He watched as his little girl was wheeled into the room and frowned. ¡°We think it might be a gastric problem.¡± Qi Zheng patted his friend on the shoulder. ¡°If it¡¯s just a gastric problem, then it shouldn¡¯t be anything dangerous. But we will take precautions. Yu Han, the doctor will give her a thorough check-up and make sure that Li Xue is alright. Don¡¯t worry. Li Xue will be fine.¡± If it was only pain due to skipping her meal, then, it shouldn¡¯t be too dangerous. What Qi Zheng was worried about was that there was anotherplication. A stomach ache could mean anything. As he recalled watching Zhang Li Xue¡¯s pale face, Qi Zheng could not help but worry. His brow furrowed. Zhang Li Xue was the girl that Qi Zheng had watched growing up. Just like Zhang Yu Han, Qi Zheng too was worried about the little girl. If something happened to her, everyone would not be able to sit still. Qi Zheng continued to help Zhang Yu Han to calm down while suppressing his anxiety as well. ..... At the side, Zhang Yi Hai was watching the door to the Emergency Department with a deep look on his face. A few doctors and nursese and go. Each of them was busy with their emergency cases. Zhang Yi Hai was anxious, but he could only wait patiently and let the doctor do their job. Zhang Li Xue was the only sister he had and he did not want anything to happen to her. Zhang Yi Hai secretly swore to himself that he would apany his sister to lunch for as long as he was working part-time at the hotel. If she forgets to eat, then he would be around to remind her. He would annoy her until she would listen to him. Perhaps he would ask the triplets to help him as well. After staring at the room for a while, Zhan Yu Hai turned to his father and spoke, ¡°Dad, it would be a while before the doctore out with the result. Why don¡¯t you sit down first?¡± Qi Zheng nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right. Yu Han, have a seat first.¡± Zhang Yu Han was too worried that he would not be able to sit still. However, Qi Zheng had pulled him over to the chair and he had no other choice but to sit down. ¡°Dad,¡± Zhang Yi Hai hesitated. ¡°Should we call mom and tell her what happened?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s wait until the doctor hade out with the diagnosis first,¡± Zhang Yu Han decided. ¡°I don¡¯t want your mom to worry.¡± After waiting for a moment that felt like forever, the doctor who went in with Zhang Li Xue finally came out. Zhang Yi Hai was the first to notice it when the doctor came out. He stood up and saw that the doctor¡¯s expression was not looking quite good. His heartbeat increased as he waited for the doctor to deliver the bad news. ¡°Doctor Qi,¡± the young doctor walked over. ¡°It¡¯s appendicitis. The patient should be preparing for surgery soon.¡± Zhang Yu Han could not hide his surprise. He had thought that it was just a gastric problem and the pain would be gone after eating some medicine. But surgery? Zhang Yu Han turned to his friend. ¡°Qi Zheng.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s not panic.¡± Qi Zheng helped the man to calm down. ¡°I¡¯m here. I¡¯ll go and contact the department first.¡± It was only then that Zhang Yu Han seemed to remember that his friend was also a surgeon. Zhang Yu Han watched as Qi Zheng took out his phone and started to speak to a few people. ¡°Yu Han, you go ahead and wait for me at my office. I will update you with Li Xue¡¯s conditionter.¡± Qi Zheng rushed over to his department to get ready for the operation. When he arrived, he ran into Bai Qi and the young man quickly followed after him. Bai Qi had heard that his mentor had arranged surgery for an appendicitis patient. However, he was a little dumbfounded upon hearing that his mentor wanted to do the surgery personally. ¡°Doctor Qi, you¡¯re going to personally do this surgery?¡± ¡°It can¡¯t be helped.¡± Qi Zheng heaved a sigh as he changed his clothes to get ready. ¡°Other than me, the girl¡¯s father would not trust anyone else.¡± Bai Qi quickly figured out the situation. ¡°The patient is someone you know?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Qi Zheng nodded. He checked his attire for onest time before turning to Bai Qi again. ¡°It¡¯s my niece that you have met before. Li Xue. The first time you came to my house, you had a basketball match with her and my children.¡± ¡°Zhang Li Xue?¡± ¡°So, you remember her. Yes. That¡¯s the one.¡± Qi Zheng turned around and headed to the operational theatre. Meanwhile, Bai Qi stood still on the spot for a long time Once he finally snapped out of his trance, Bai Qi went to the operating theatre and requested the patient¡¯s record. Seeing the name written on the paper made his heartbeat elerate, but not for a good reason. His little fairy was having surgery? Bai Qi sped over to the operating theatre to watch the girl. He stood behind the ss wall and watched as his mentor and the others were preparing for the surgery. He could not help but worry that there would be someplications from her condition. Then, he saw her face. It has been a long time since thest time he saw Zhang Li Xue. Bai Qi would not expect that the next time he saw her, the girl would beying in the operational theatre. His brow furrowed as the surgery began. Chapter 76 76 Meeting Zhang Li Xue¡¯s Mother Zhang Li Xue woke up and saw that her mother was looking at her anxiously. Her mind was still in a daze and she could not think of a reason why her mother was looking at her this way. Her lips parted and her voice sounded weak. ¡°Mommy, why are you here?¡± Li Qin Yao¡¯s heart ached as she looked at her daughter¡¯s weak appearance. She could still remember that moment when she received a call from her husband, telling her that their daughter was undergoing surgery. Li Qin Yao was so scared and worried that there was something serious going on with her daughter. She could only be at ease once Qi Zheng had exined that her daughter will be alright. As a mother, no matter how big her children had grown up, Li Qin Yao would always worry about them. ¡°Li Xue, how are you feeling?¡± Li Qin Yao asked. ¡°A little thirsty.¡± Her throat was aching a little bit. Li Qin Yao turned around and helped to pour her daughter a ss of water. She watched as the girl drank the water slowly before putting the ss back on the table. ..... Then, Li Qin Yao finally remember that she had to call the doctor and let them know that her daughter is awake. Zhang Li Xue looked at her surroundings before realizing what had happened. Yesterday, she had a stomach ache and was taken to the hospital. The doctor exined to her what happened and she was taken to surgery. Her brow furrowed. Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze to look at the spot where she had surgery at. She was a little afraid to move around. It was the first time that she had a surgery. Zhang Li Xue was worried that a slight move would cause her difort. ¡°Mommy, where is Daddy and Yi Hai?¡± Zhang Li Xue recalled that it was them who have sent her to the hospital earlier. ¡°I sent them back home to get change.¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°That¡¯s right. I haven¡¯t told them that you have woken up.¡± Li Qin Yao grabbed her phone and texted the others that her daughter had woken up. Suddenly, someone knocked on the door. Then, a doctor in his white coat walked into the room. Zhang Li Xue raised her head and was surprised to see that the person was someone she had not seen for a while. ¡°Doctor Bai?¡± Thest time she saw him, Zhang Li Xue had run into him at a noodle shop nearby the hospital. Ever since then, she had not seen him again. That was around two months ago. Li Qin Yao turned when she heard her daughter¡¯s voice. ¡°Li Xue, you know this doctor?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°He¡¯s Uncle Qi Zheng¡¯s student.¡± ¡°So it¡¯s like that.¡± Li Qin Yao nodded. She turned around and started to examine the young man in front of her. Since Qi Zheng had taken this young doctor as his student, then he should be a good person. ¡°Hello.¡± Bai Qi gave an amiable smile to the elder woman. ¡°My surname is Bai. Doctor Qi should be on his way.¡± After the surgery, Doctor Qi Zheng reminded him to pay attention to Zhang Li Xue. Bai Qi was at the nurse¡¯s station when he heard from the nurse that someone in the room had pressed the call button. His first response was to look for her first. Seeing that Zhang Li Xue had woken up made him feel more at ease. He walked over to the bed and started to check on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s condition. Seeing that the girl was not in any pain, Bai Qi was finally at ease. When he looked up again, Bai Qi realized that Zhang Li Xue¡¯s mother was looking at him. The first time he met Zhang Li Xue¡¯s mother, the woman was angry that he had bullied her daughter. Li Qin Yao confronted his mother and make him apologize for his wrongdoing. In Bai QI¡¯s memory, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s parents were fierce. Afterward, he seemed to grow scared of Zhang Li Xue¡¯s mother. He had never shown up in front of her. Each time, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s mother was around, Bai Qi would only observe her from afar. They haven¡¯t seen each other for years. Bai Qi hoped that Zhang Li Xue¡¯s mother would not recognize him. ¡°Doctor Bai, is my daughter alright?¡± Li Qin Yao asked anxiously. ¡°Mmm... If there is no otherplication, Miss Zhang should be allowed to leave the hospital after two days.¡± Li Qin Yao was finally at ease. But the more she looked at this young man, the more Li Qin Yao thought that he seemed familiar. ¡°Doctor Bai, you seemed familiar. Have we met before?¡± Bai Qi was flustered when he heard the woman¡¯s question. He was still thinking about his first encounter with Zhang Li Xue¡¯s mother at the wedding. If she knew that he had bullied her daughter in the past, would she still let him stay close to his little fairy? ¡°Mommy, you remember that I sprained my ankle at Huan Huan¡¯s wedding. Doctor Bai was at the wedding too. He was the one who had helped me.¡± Li Qin Yao¡¯s eyes lit up when she heard her daughter¡¯s exnation. ¡°So it was you. Doctor Bai, thank you for helping my daughter previously.¡± Her impression of Bai Qi was getting better. Zhang Li Xue watched as her mother exchanged a few polite words with the doctor. Her lips pursed into a thin line as she realized that the two of them seemed to have forgotten about her, a patient. Then, someone knocked on the door again. This time, Qi Zheng finally appeared. He saw that his student was in the room, chatting with Zhang Li Xue¡¯s mother, and smiled. ¡°Sister-inw,¡± Qi Zheng greeted He shifted his gaze to Bai Qi and spoke, ¡°I saw that you have already met my student.¡± Li Qin Yao nodded. ¡°Mmm... I heard that he had helped Li Xue previously.¡± It was then that everyone seemed to remember the reason they were all in the room. Qi Zheng walked over to the bed and gave Li Xue an inspection. ¡°Li Xue, how are you feeling? Is there any pain?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not painful.¡± Qi Zheng had personally done the surgery. So, he was not that worried. ¡°Just stay at the hospital for a few days to recover. This will make your parents be at ease too.¡± Zhang Li Xue recalled her father¡¯s anxious look when he came to the office. ¡°Mmm... I know.¡± Chapter 77 77 Mommy¡¯s Hug After exchanging a few words with Zhang Li Xue and her mother, Qi Zheng walked out of the ward with Bai Qi. ¡°Are you on duty tonight?¡± Qi Zheng asked. ¡°Yes, Doctor Qi,¡± Bai Qi nodded. His answer made Qi Zheng frown. ¡°Then, your sister is staying with yourndlord?¡± He watched as the young man nodded again and let out a sigh. ¡°I will ask them to make some arrangements for you. Next time, you don¡¯t have to leave her alone.¡± ¡°Doctor Qi, you don¡¯t have to do this,¡± Bai Qi spoke. ¡°It would not be fair to the others. You and your wife had already helped me enough when you let Xi Xi stay with your family when I¡¯m busy. If you continue to give me special treatment, I¡¯m afraid that the others will not be happy. I can still cope with this situation.¡± Qi Zheng pursed his lips into a thin line. There was truth in Bai Qi¡¯s words. Although Bai Qi was his student, he should not give him preferential treatment, the others will only make things difficult for Bai Qi. As a mentor, he could not protect Bai Qi forever. It was enough that he had offered some help. Still... Qi Zheng¡¯s heart would ache when he thought of Bai Qi¡¯s little sister. That girl was too pitiful. She had lost her parents at such a young age but was very sensible than his own daughter. ..... ¡°Then, just tell me if you encounter any problem.¡± Bai Qi smiled. His heart warmed at the way his mentor had always treated him. ¡°Doctor Qi, thank you.¡± Qi Zheng waved his hand. ¡°Since you¡¯re on duty tonight, then, help me to look after my niece. If she¡¯s feeling any difort, you have to tell me.¡± ¡°Yes, Doctor Qi.¡± Bai Qi walked his mentor to the elevator and sighed. He turned around and paused as he was about to reach his office. His hand stopped at the door while thinking of his meeting with his little fairy in her room. Qi Zheng had actually waited for Zhang Li Xue to wake up before he head back home. Seeing this was enough to let him know just how much his little fairy was loved by the people around her. It sort of made him feel a little jealous as well. Bai Qi snapped out of his thought and pped his cheeks twice. Instead of being envious of others, it would be better if he worked hard for his and his sister¡¯s future. Perhaps, someday, he too would have a lot of people who would love them as well. Switching on hisptop, Bai Qi began to work on his report. ... In the wardroom, Zhang Li Xue was staring at the wound around her stomach area with a dazed look on her face. She was still in disbelief that the gastric problem had suddenly changed to appendicitis and she had to undergo surgery. ¡°Alright, stop staring at the wound. Go ahead and sleep a little bit,¡± Li Qin Yao stared at her daughter helplessly. Zhang Li Xue lowered her clothes to cover her stomach. Thinking of how she had lifted her clothes and let other men see her stomach just now made her a little shy. ¡°What is it? Is it still painful? Should I call someone?¡± Li Qin Yao began to worry when she saw the look on her daughter¡¯s face. ¡°No. It¡¯s fine.¡± Zhang Li Xue shed a smile. Li Qin Yao took out her phone and began to send a few texts to her husband. ¡°Li Xue, what do you want to eat for breakfast? I¡¯ll let the auntie know. In the morning, your dad will bring over the food for you.¡± ¡°Anything is fine. I¡¯m not picky.¡± Zhang Li Xue watched as her mother walked over to the sofa and noticed the thick nket on it. Because of her sudden surgery, her mother hade over to apany her at night. Although the sofa was big enough andfortable enough for her mother to sleep in, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s heart still ached. ¡°Mommy, why don¡¯t you sleep here with me?¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°It has been a long time since we slept together.¡± Li Qin Yao heaved a sigh. She knew that her daughter would often act coquettishly with her whenever she was not feeling well. ¡°There¡¯s only one bed. How do you expect me to sleep with you?¡± Zhang Li Xue moved over to one side. ¡°I¡¯ll make some space for you. We are both thin and the bed is big enough. We¡¯ll fit.¡± Li Qin Yao was amused. ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid that I might identally touch your wound?¡± ¡°Mommy, I know that you will be very careful. Come on. It is a rare chance for us to cuddle. When Daddy is around, he would definitely not give me this chance.¡± Seeing the look on her daughter¡¯s face made her heart weak. After a brief hesitation, Li Qin Yao finally took off her shoes and climbed on the bed next to her daughter. As she hugged her daughter in her arms, Li Qin Yao realized that it has been a while since they could cuddle like this. ¡°Mommy, you smell good.¡± Zhang Li Xue adjusted herself to get into afortable position. Li Qin Yao could not help butugh. ¡°Look at you. You are old enough to have a boyfriend and get married. Why do you want to stick too close to your mother?¡± ¡°A boyfriend is different. Whatever it is, Mommy, your hug will always be the best.¡± Li Qin Yao clicked her tongue. ¡°You say this now. We¡¯ll see what happens when you start to have a boyfriend. Maybe you will start to forget about me.¡± ¡°Mommy, how is that possible? I will always love you the most.¡± ¡°This silly girl. You only know how to say sweet words to your mother.¡± Even so, Li Qin Yao continued to hug her daughter tighter. She was very careful not to touch her daughter¡¯s wound. Her heart swelled with happiness as she listened to her daughter¡¯s words. Her daughter was right. It has been a long time since the two of them could cuddle like this. Since this was a rare chance, she should take this chance to hug her daughter longer. Chapter 78 78 Was She That Scared? Bai Qi stretched out his body once he had finished checking his report. When he looked up again, he was surprised to see that it was alreadyte. He shut down hisptop and decided to stop by the nurse¡¯s station before he returned for a nap. The corridor was dimly lit. Seeing that there was a figure standing in the middle of the corridor made him halt. It took him a while to realize that it was a patient. He narrowed his eyes to get a closer look.¡¯ Judging from her side profile, Bai Qi was sure that the person in front of him was someone he knew. ¡°Zhang Li Xue?¡± The person turned to look at him. When their gazes met, Bai Qi could notice a light lit up in the woman¡¯s eyes. ¡°Doctor Bai.¡± ¡°You... what are you doing here?¡± Bai Qi looked around and saw that they were not far away from her room. ¡°Aren¡¯t you supposed to be resting?¡± A thought came to his mind and his brow furrowed. ¡°Are you feeling ufortable?¡± ..... Zhang Li Xue giggled. ¡°Doctor Bai, you¡¯re asking too many questions. You sounded like my mother.¡± Bai Qi pursed his lips. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s smile was infectious. Soon, Bai Qi found that he was smiling as well. ¡°Well, I can¡¯t sleep.¡± Zhang Li Xue touched her stomach. ¡°I¡¯m too hungry and I couldn¡¯t find anything to eat. My mother is asleep and I didn¡¯t want to wake her up. I thought that I could find some snack vending machine or something.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no vending machine on this floor. If you want to get something, you have to go to the convenience store downstairs.¡± Zhang Li Xue could not hide her disappointment. She did not want to go too far. Her mother would worry when she found that she has been missing. But, she really could not fall asleep like this. She hadn¡¯t eaten anything for lunch and then, she was taken to the hospital for surgery. When she woke up, her mother offered her some food to eat. However, Zhang Li Xue was not hungry and she had let her mother finish the food instead. After talking to her mother for a while, she went back to sleep. But a while ago, her empty stomach woke her up. Until she fills it up with food, she would not be able to sleep. What was she supposed to do now? Should she wake up her mother and tell her that she¡¯s hungry. ¡°Are you... really hungry?¡± Bai Qi asked. He saw the disappointed look on her face and thought that this little fairy was too pitiful. Zhang Li Xue nodded. She was so hungry that she could eat a whole chicken. ¡°Then, wait for me a while,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°I think, I have something that you can eat in my office. It might not be that much, but it will help you to pad your tummy.¡± Zhang Li Xu stared at the young doctor as if she was looking at her savior. She watched as Bai Qi turned around to leave and gasped. Her hand instinctively tugged at his sleeve to stop him. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Bai Qi tilted his head to one side. ¡°That...¡± Zhang Li Xue looked around and cough. ¡°Can Ie with you?¡± Bai Qi was surprised by her request. Zhang Li Xue leaned over and spoke in a low voice. ¡°How should I say this... The hospital seemed like a scary ce at night. Especially when you¡¯re alone. I don¡¯t want to wait here alone.¡± Just now, she had thought that she had seen something. Then, Bai Qi had called her name, scaring her. She was very close to screaming. Fortunately, she had seen his face and suddenly, her fear had dissipated. Seeing a familiar face made her feel at ease. Bai Qi blinked a few times. When he understood her meaning, Bai Qi could not help but chuckle. ¡°Doctor Bai, don¡¯tugh at me.¡± ¡°I¡¯m notughing at you.¡± Bai Qi bit his cheek to suppress his smile. His little fairy was too cute. It turned out that she was scared. Zhang Li Xue narrowed her eyes. It seemed that she did not believe his words. ¡°Then, let me head over to the nurse¡¯s station first,¡± Bai Qi spoke. ¡°At least, your mother would not worry when she woke up and find that you were not around.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Wait here. The nurse¡¯s station isn¡¯t that far ahead.¡± Bai Qi pointed. Then, he turned around and walked over to the nurse station. Zhang Li Xue took a step. Then, she stopped herself. From where she stood, she could see the young doctor standing in front of the desk as he spoke to one of the nurses. She did not know what they were talking about, but Zhang Li Xue thought that the look on his face was too serious. As if he could sense her gaze, Bai Qi turned around to look at her. Seeing that Zhang Li Xue was looking in his direction made him stunned. Was she that scared? After speaking a few more words with the nurse, Bai Qi finally turned around and walked over to the girl¡¯s side. ¡°I¡¯ve spoken to the nurse,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°The nurse will let your mother know if she wakes up. ¡°Mhm... Thank you, Doctor Bai.¡± A faint sigh escaped him. These days, his little fairy would call him Doctor Bai. His heart ached a little bit. Bai Qi missed the time when Zhang Li Xue would call him Brother Bai Qi. He wondered if he would be able to listen to those words again. ¡°Come on. Let¡¯s go.¡± Zhang Li Xue trailed after Bai Qi closely. As she walked, she could not help but look around. She had walked around this ce a few times when she came to visit her Uncle Qi Zheng. However, this was the first time that she had walked around in the middle of the night. Surprisingly, the mood was very different. After walking for a short distance, they finally arrived at Bai Qi¡¯s office. Bai Qi paused for a few seconds before he finally pushed the door open and stepped aside to let her in. Chapter 79 79 Midnight Snack As she walked into the office, Zhang Li Xue began to wonder why she trusted this young doctor this much to follow him to his office. The hospital was dark and everyone was sleeping. If something happened to her, then, wouldn¡¯t she have to suffer? Moreover, she was still a patient. Even if she wanted to fight, she did not have the energy for it. Zhang Li Xue stared at the doctor¡¯s broad back with a dazed look on her face. Perhaps, the reason she trusted him was that Doctor Bai was a student of her Uncle Qi Zheng. However... Zhang Li Xue could not shake off this strange feeling. Each time she looked at Doctor Bai, she would get this sense of familiarity. ¡°Just take a seat here.¡± Bai Qi pulled his chair over to let her sit down. He looked at the documents on his table and quickly gathered everything. He had just finished writing some reports and there were some documents scattered on his table. He piled everything to one side but the papers fell and scattered on the floor. A helpless sigh escaped him. Bai Qi quickly crouched down to pick up the documents on the floor. Noticing that the girl wanted to help him, Bai Qi quickly stopped her. ¡°Don¡¯t.¡± Bai Qi waved his hand. ¡°You just got out of an operation. Just stay there quietly.¡± Seeing that he was clumsily picking up his papers made her giggle. The flustered look on his face made her feel more at ease. ..... ¡°Sorry. I don¡¯t always get a guest in my office,¡± Bai Qi exined. ¡°That¡¯s alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue sat down and looked around the ce. Although there were a lot of documents and paperwork on his desk, the ce was very clean. She scanned at his belonging on the desk, but could not see any photo on his desk. Fortunately, it didn¡¯t take him too long to pick up the documents. When he looked up again, his little fairy was smiling brightly at him. He couldn¡¯t help but want to hide his face. Bai Qi stood up and quickly turned around to the rack beside him. He looked at the snacks he kept in his drawer. ¡°I have some cookies, instant oats, and some energy bars. Which one would you like?¡± ¡°Doctor Bai, it seemed that you have a lot of snacks stored in your drawer.¡± Bai Qi coughed. ¡°They were very convenient whenever I¡¯m in a hurry.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll take anything you give me,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°At this time, I could even finish a bowl of sd.¡± For someone who did not like to eat vegetables that much, eating a bowl of sd would mean that she was famished. Of course, Bai Qi, who did not know about her eating habit would not understand her words. After pondering for a while, Bai Qi took out some packets of cookies as well as the energy bar. ¡°You can eat this first. I¡¯ll make you some oats.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at the food that he prepared and thought that the snack prepared were all the healthy kinds. Usually, these were not something she liked to eat, but she was too hungry and did not have much choice. Fortunately, the taste wasn¡¯t that bad. Just as she had finished a pack of cookies, Bai Qi put a mug of instant oat in front of her. ¡°This should help you to warm your stomach. Just eat a little bit.¡± The smell made her stomach grumble. Zhang Li Xue grabbed the mug and took a spoonful of the instant oat. Surprisingly, the temperature was just nice. She swallowed the food in a few mouthfuls. When she peeked into the mug again, Zhang Li Xue was surprised to find it empty. The person who downed the food was not her, right? She stared at the mug for a long time, wondering if perhaps she was possessed by a hungry ghost. But the thought scared her and she started to shiver. ¡°Does it taste good?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. For the first time, Zhang Li Xue thought that a mug of instant oat would taste this delicious. ¡°Then, do you need more food?¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue waved her hand. ¡°I think it¡¯s enough. If I ate a little more, then I wouldn¡¯t be able to sleep.¡± She rubbed her tummy and sighed in contentment. After eating the oat, her tummy felt a lot warmer and morefortable. Bai Qi chuckled. ¡°Then, do you want to go back to your wardroom?¡± Thinking that her mother was still sleeping in the room, Zhang Li Xue quickly agreed. It would be better if she returned before her mother woke up. Otherwise, her mother would worry. Knowing that a certain someone was scared, Bai Qi walked Zhang Li Xue until she reached her room. When they arrived, Zhang Li Xue put a hand on the door and turned around. The surrounding was dimly lit. Zhang Li Xue stared at the man for a long time without saying a word. After watching him for a long time, the sense of familiarity returned. However, she couldn¡¯t put out her fingers on it. ¡°Is there something on my face?¡± Bai QI touched his cheek. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s stare was making him feel slightly awkward. ¡°No.¡± Zhang Li Xue shook her head and smiled. ¡°Doctor Bai, I just want to thank you for your midnight snack. Hmm... How about this? Next time, I will treat you to something good.¡± Bai Qi was about to decline her invitation. However, as he recalled that it would be difficult for him to find time to be around her, Bai Qi quickly changed his mind. ¡°Then, I will be waiting.¡± He watched as the girl smiled brightly before turning to her room. A deep sigh escaped him. When Zhang Li Xue had stared at his face for a long time, Bai Qi had thought that perhaps, the girl had started to remember him. He could not help but to hide his disappointment when she did not recognize him. Twenty years ago was definitely a long time ago. He shouldn¡¯t be too disappointed, right? After all, the current him was not someone who could get close to her... Lowering his gaze, Bai Qi turned around and returned to his office. There are still a few hours before the sun woulde out. He should get a few hours of sleep. Later, he still needed to send his little sister to kindergarten. Chapter 80 80 Eavesdrop on Her Conversation Bai Qi has been busy since early morning. He had to run back to his apartment to pick up his sister. After watching her taking her breakfast and sending her to kindergarten, Bai Qi ran back to the hospital and started his shift. The moment he arrived, Bai Qi has been busy running around here and there, following after his mentor for their morning round. He was only given a short break before he had to join his mentor in a meeting to discuss a few difficult surgeries. As the surgeons were discussing the cases, Bai Qi held his note and pen as he took note of everything seriously. The meetingsted for a long time. When he returned to his office, he had to help Doctor Qi Zheng to prepare some reports before he could get a rest. Bai Qi pulled out his drawer and took a look at the snacks. The corner of his lips turned up to a smile. Last night, Zhang Li Xue had taken a few packets of cookies and energy bars. It seemed that he will have to head to the convenience store and restock his stash. But, he doubted that his little fairy will be visiting his office again. After cleaning up his table, Bai Qi left his office and walked over to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s room. He stood outside for a while and finally knocked on the door when he did not hear any voices inside. ..... ¡°Come on in.¡± Hearing her familiar voice, Bai Qi pushed the door open and entered. When he walked in, Zhang Li Xue was alone on the bed, ying with her phone. The sound of music told him that she was ying games. Zhang Li Xue raised her head briefly before turning to her game. ¡°Doctor Bai, give me two minutes. I almost pass this level.¡± Bai Qi pursed his lips. He walked over to her bed and grabbed the clipped board at her feet. As he waited for the girl to finish her game, Bai Qi was reading her data. Seeing that she was in a good condition made him feel at ease. After a while, Zhang Li Xue put down her phone and turned to Bai QI. ¡°Doctor Bai, why are you here?¡± ¡°I came to visit you.¡± He smiled. ¡°How are you feeling?¡± ¡°Mmm... I think I¡¯m healthy enough to leave the hospital. But they insisted to let me stay for another night.¡± Zhang Li Xue let out a sigh. ¡°There¡¯s no harm in staying another night. You should take this chance to recover properly.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that she was about to die from boredom. ¡°That¡¯s right. Why are you alone? Aren¡¯t your family with you?¡± ¡°My mother went back home to rest. Later, my brother woulde over,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Actually, I think I can manage without having someone to apany me.¡± Bai Qi chuckled. He wondered if she would be saying the same thing when she have to stay alone in the ward at night. ¡°If you are bored, you can take a walk around the hospital¡¯s garden. It¡¯s good to have a little bit of fresh air.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s phone rang at this time. She nced at the caller ID and held up her hand. ¡°I¡¯ll pick up this phone call.¡± Bai Qi nodded. He was about to put down the clipped board back at its ce when he heard the familiar name. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu?¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. A deep frown appeared on his face. That was a name that he had not heard in twenty years. He had not thought that the two of them would still be in contact. The way she called his name let him know that they were quite close. Bai Qi could not help but feel ufortable. His heart felt a little stuffy. He did not know what they were talking about, but even so, Bai Qi found that he could not leave the room. His legs refused to move an inch. As he stood at the side, Bai Qi pretended to study the records on her file as he tried to eavesdrop on her conversation. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. But I can¡¯t go this time,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°I have some other n. Uh-huh. Then, let¡¯s meet againter.¡± Zhang Li Xue ended the call and was surprised to find that the young doctor was still around. Seeing the way he was frowning as he studied her reports made her wonder if there was something wrong with her body. ¡°Doctor Bai?¡± Her voice snapped him out of his thought. ¡°Is there something wrong with my health?¡± ¡°No.¡± Bai Qi let out a cough. ¡°I thought that the nurse¡¯s handwriting was a little hard to read.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at him in surprise. ¡°I thought that everyone who was working in the hospital was supposed to understand each other¡¯s handwriting. The other day, Uncle Qi Zheng scribbled something on a paper and let me hand it over to the pharmacist. I was surprised to see that the pharmacist would understand that words. Let me tell you. Even my writing as three years old is better than my uncle¡¯s handwriting.¡± Bai Qi smiled. He found that the chattery Zhang Li Xue was very adorable. Her voice was also very nice to listen to. Someone knocked on the door as Zhang Li Xue continued to tell him more experiences about a doctor¡¯s handwriting. As the door was pushed open, Zhang Yi Hai appeared with the triplets behind him. Seeing that there was someone in the room made Zhang Yi Hai frown. However, noticing that the doctor was holding a clipped board in his hand made him feel more at ease. Then, he realized that this person was the doctor under his Uncle Qi Zheng. Swiftly, Zhang Yi Hai lowered his guard. He gave a nod to Bai Qi as a form of greetings. ¡°Why are you guys here as well?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked as the triplets entered. ¡°Wee over after our shift ended,¡± the eldest, Wei Zi Ming spoke. ¡°Sister, we were worried when we heard that you were hospitalized.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, Mom said she¡¯s going to visit you tomorrow,¡± the youngest, Wei Zi Qian said. ¡°Tell your mother not toe. I¡¯m going to be discharged tomorrow. Just let her visit me at home,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Seeing that the room was full of people, Bai Qi put down the clipped board in its ce. ¡°Ah, Doctor Bai, thank you.¡± Zhang Li Xue said. She nced at the triplets and spoke, ¡°Right. Let me introduce to you. They are my cousins. My aunt gave birth to triplets. You guys, say hello to Doctor Bai. He¡¯s your Uncle Qi Zheng¡¯s student.¡± The triplets obediently greeted the young doctor. Bai Qi could not help but to shoot a few more nces at the triplets. He did not expect that the nice aunt who had helped him previously had given birth to triplets. ¡°I should get going first,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Miss Zhang, rest well.¡± Chapter 81 81 Exchanging Contact Zhang Yi Hai watched as the young doctor left the room. Then, he turned to his sister again and spoke, ¡°Sister, are you feeling unwell?¡± Zhang Li Xue noticed that his brother was ncing at the door and could guess what was in his mind. ¡°I¡¯m fine. My stomach isn¡¯t that painful anymore. I keep telling Uncle Qi Zheng that he should let me out today. But he insisted for me to stay for another day.¡± Seeing that his sister was her usual chattery self made him feel more at ease. At least, he knew that his sister was healthy enough. ¡°Just stay another day for an observation,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Why did the doctore over just now?¡± ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng is just too worried. He lets someonee over to check on me every now and then.¡± Zhang Yi Hai thought that his sister¡¯s exnation was possible. Then, he stopped worrying again. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue was secretly observing her brother¡¯s expression. The boy continued to worry that someone wanted to get close to her again. She couldn¡¯t help but think that this situation was quite funny. Zhang Li Xue recalled Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s phone call a while ago. Fortunately, her brother was away when Brother Zhen Yu called. Otherwise, who knows just what will this boy think? ..... She turned away and continued to chat with the triplets. However, having too many people worrying about her was slowly giving her a headache. ¡°Alright,¡± Zhang Li Xue waved her hand weakly. ¡°I¡¯m a little tired. Why don¡¯t you go and grab something to eat while I rest? The food in the cafeteria is quite good.¡± The triplets did not argue. After exchanging some words, the triplets then leave the wardroom. Zhang Li Xue finally let out a breath of relief when everything around her turned silent. ... The next morning, Zhang Li Xue was finally allowed to be discharged. Zhang Li Xue could not stop smiling the moment she heard that she was allowed to leave the hospital. Staying obediently and not doing anything other than staying in bed was something that she could not do. ¡°Li Xue, how about staying here for another night?¡± Qi Zheng saw the happy smile on the girl¡¯s face and could not stop himself from teasing her. ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng, please don¡¯t joke around with me. I really can¡¯t stay another day. Let¡¯s not waste the hospital¡¯s resources. There should be some other patient who needs to use the bed. ¡± ¡°Actually, I think it¡¯s a good idea for you to stay as well,¡± Zhang Yu Han decided to join in teasing his daughter. ¡°I worry about your gastric problem. Maybe we should let the doctors check on this problem as well.¡± Zhang Li Xue batted her eyelids at her father. ¡°If I stayed another day, then Mommy will have to stay and apany me as well. Daddy, could you bear to sleep without my Mommy for another night?¡± Li Qin Yao pinched her daughter¡¯s arms. Meanwhile, Zhang Yu Han¡¯s expression turned darker. Seeing their exchange made Qi Zhengugh. ¡°It¡¯s alright. I will let Li Xue consult the dietician. Li Xue, you have to remember to eat on time. Otherwise, your parents would worry again.¡± ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng, I know.¡± In the end, it was decided that Zhang Li Xue could leave the hospital and continue to recuperate at home. A breath of relief escaped her. Zhang Li Xue thought that it was really the best for her to stay home. At least, there would be a lot of things she can do whenever she was bored. Moreover, her mother will no longer have to sleep ufortably at the hospital. Zhang Li Xue began to pack her bags as her father left the room to discuss some matters with her Uncle Qi Zheng. Once she was done, her mother went away to settle some paperwork while she had to stay in the room and waited for her parents to return. She was already an adult, but her parents made her feel as if she was still a little child. She liked the feeling of being pampered, but sometimes, she worry about how she was going to survive without her parents by her side. Seeing that it took her parents a while to return, Zhang Li Xue decided to wait for them outside. The corridor was quiet. As she was staying in the VIP wings, the surroundings were very quiet than the usual ward. Even the doctors¡¯ and nurses¡¯ steps became lighter. Zhang Li Xue stood at the window and looked at the scenery outside. When she heard the sounds of approaching footsteps, Zhang Li Xue quickly turned around, thinking that her father had returned. However, the person who was walking in her direction was Doctor Bai Qi. Her eyes lit up. Zhang Li Xue started to wave her hand at the young doctor. ¡°Doctor Bai!¡± A helpless sigh curled on his lips. Bai Qi walked over and noticed that Zhang Li Xue was no longer wearing a patient¡¯s gown. ¡°I heard that you are discharged today. Congrattions.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed happily. ¡°Doctor Bai, thank you for your care for the past few days.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about it. It¡¯s my job,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°But, you have to remember to stay home and recuperate. Otherwise, your wound would hurt.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°I know.¡± A thought came to her mind and Zhang Li Xue stood up straight. ¡°That¡¯s right. Doctor Bai, can I get your number?¡± Bai Qi was surprised by her sudden request. ¡°You... want my number?¡± Zhang Li Xue waved her hand when she realized how her request might make the young doctor misunderstand. ¡°Ah, no. I didn¡¯t mean anything.¡± She let out a cough. ¡°Didn¡¯t I say that I will treat you to something goodter? Since I have given my words, of course, I will have to do it.¡± Bai Qi pursed his lips. There was aplicated feeling in his heart. ¡°If it¡¯s too much, then, how about I look for you directly at the hospitalter?¡± Zhang Li Xue continued when she saw that Bai Qi did not seem as if he was going to agree. ¡°No. It¡¯s alright. You can have my number,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Just that... I am busy most of the time. So, I might not be able to answer your call or text immediately.¡± ¡°That¡¯s alright. Uncle Qi Zheng is also like this.¡± Bai Qi took out his phone and the two of them started to exchange contact. ¡°I saved it.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled as she looked at the man¡¯s profile picture. ¡°Doctor Bai, When I get better, I¡¯ll contact you again and treat you.¡± Chapter 82 82 Home Early In the past few days, Bai Qi was too busy with his work. A high-profiled patient was scheduled to undergo surgery at the hospital. Because Doctor Qi Zheng was going to participate in this surgery, Bai Qi had to attend this meeting as well. These days, he did not even have much time to have a proper meal with his little sister. Even when he returned from work, he would find his sister already sleeping in her room. Seeing this situation made his heart ache. Fortunately, he had a good neighbor who was willing to help him look after his sister. Doctor Qi Zheng and his wife had also lent their hand to look after Xi Xi. Otherwise, that little girl would be really pitiful. Seeing that the young man had worked hard for the past few days, Qi Zheng decided to talk to his student. ¡°Bai Qi, are you on a night shift today as well?¡± ¡°Yes, Doctor Qi.¡± Bai Qi shot a puzzled look at his mentor. A deep sigh escaped him. Qi Zheng knew that because Bai Qi was young and new at the hospital, the others often put him on duty at night. ¡°Go home early today,¡± Qi Zheng patted his shoulder. ¡°You have worked hard the past few days. You should spend your time with your little sister as well. Don¡¯t worry about your shift. I will look for someone to cover for you.¡± ..... Bai Qi was about to decline. But thinking of the little sister who would be sleeping whenever he got home, Bai Qi decided to agree. ¡°Doctor Qi, thank you.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t mention it. I also need you to be in your best condition. In a few days, you have to assist me with that surgery.¡± After thanking his mentor, Bai Qi went to pick up his little sister at thendlord¡¯s home. The moment Bai Xi Xi saw her elder brother, her eyes widened in surprise. It took her a few seconds to finally jogged over to her bother¡¯s side. ¡°Brother Bai Qi!¡± Bai Xi XI wrapped her arms around her brother¡¯s neck. His lips curled into a helpless smile the moment he saw the look on his sister¡¯s face. He patted the girl¡¯s head and spoke, ¡°Are you that happy to see me?¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°Brother, are youing home early today?¡± ¡°Un.¡± ¡°Will you have to return to the hospital again for your night shift?¡± His heart was aching when he heard her question. ¡°No. I¡¯m not going back today. Today, I can apany Xi Xi.¡± ¡°That¡¯s great!¡± The smile on her face became wider. ¡°What do you want to eat for dinner? Tonight, let me cook for you, alright?¡± ¡°Then...¡± Bai Xi XI seemed to be pondering over her brother¡¯s question. ¡°Can I eat some noodles?¡± Bai Qiughed at her answer. ¡°Xi Xi, do you like noodles that much?¡± ¡°Un. I like it.¡± The little girl nodded. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, the noodles that you make are especially good.¡± ¡°Then, let¡¯s get back first. Afterward, we¡¯ll go to the market and get some ingredients, alright?¡± Bai Qi patted her head. ¡°Later, you have to help me to clean the vegetables.¡± ¡°Alright. Xi Xi is very good at cleaning vegetables.¡± After speaking with thendlord, Bai Qi took his little sister home. Then, the two of them headed to the supermarket nearby their house to buy some ingredients. It was a rare chance for them to go out together. Bai Qi took this chance to buy some necessities for his sister as well. Bai Qi stared at the shirt that his sister was wearing for a long time. ¡°Xi Xi, it seemed that you have grown up again. Should we go out and buy you some new clothes when I¡¯m free?¡± The little girl pulled at the hem of her shirt. ¡°Really? I think my clothes still fit me well. I can still wear this. Brother Bai Qi, let¡¯s just wait for a while longer before we shop again.¡± His lips turned to a faint smile. He really did not know what he should do to this sensible little sister. Even though his sister had rejected him, Bai Qi still made a note to himself to buy some clothes for his sister. It seemed that he will need to find someone to help him pick up some clothes for the little girl. He couldn¡¯t ask hisndlord to help him. Then, should he ask Doctor QI¡¯s wife to help him? After picking up everything they might need for the house, the two of them walked over to the counter to pay for their items. When they got home, Bai Qi was busy cooking with his little sister. Seeing how happy she looked while she was helping him around, Bai Qi decided to take a few pictures of his sister¡¯s smiling face. After working hard, the two of them sat at the table and had their dinner together. The little girl was swinging her legs happily while she ate. Years ago, Bai Qi was someone who did not know how to cook as well. However, he had no other choice but to pick up a few skills after his family was no longer around and he had to raise his little sister. In the beginning, his cooking was inedible. His little sister would cry each time he cooked something. But, buying takeaways was too expensive and he had no other choice but to learn. Fortunately, there were a lot of videos that he could learn from. Auntie Jiang too had taught him a few tips that would make his work faster. These days, Bai Qi can cook a lot of food. Because he wanted his sister to eat healthily, he had to learn to cook all sorts of food. A faint smile curled on his face as he thought of the past. As his sister was eating her noodle, Bai Qi took out his phone to check on a few messages from his co-workers. Seeing that there was nothing important made him feel more at ease. He took this time to browse through some of his friend¡¯s Moments. Finding a post, Bai Qi stopped scrolling the phone. He stared at the name for a long time. A while ago, Zhang Li Xue had added him as her friend. The little fairy said that she was going to treat him to a meal after she got better. Bai Qi clicked on the photo to erge it. It was a photo of a te of chicken wings. A look of puzzlement crossed his face. He seemed to have noticed that his little fairy had posted some photos of chicken wings previously. His brow rose. Does she like eating chicken wings? Chapter 83 83 A Gift Under her family¡¯s care, Zhang Li Xue was able to recuperate well at home. These days, her main job was to rest and eat on time. Ever since she had scared her father with her gastric problem, her parents would ensure that she would eat on time. Her mother would sit by her side, watching her eat. Zhang Li Xue thought that she was starting to gain some weight. Too much resting was making herzy. She was starting to miss practicing basketball. But because she had surgery a while ago, Zhang Li Xue could only watch as her brother and the triplets practiced their games. A deep sigh escaped her. Why does it seem that she would often get herself injured these days? ¡°Li Xue, are you feeling alright?¡± Li Mu Bai, her mother¡¯s elder cousin, asked as he walked into the room. ¡°Uncle Mu Bai, I¡¯m feeling alright,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. After her surgery, her close family and friends woulde over to visit her. Although it was tiring, it was a good feeling to know that there were a lot of people who cared for her. ¡°ording to my Daddy, I can go back to work next week.¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Li Mu Bai gave the girl a look over. ¡°You look like you¡¯re healthy enough. It seemed that you are recovering well at home.¡± ..... Zhang Li Xue pinched a spot on her waist. ¡°Uncle Mu Bai, do you think that I have gained some weight as well?¡± Li Mu Bai chuckled. ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant. Your cheek is rosier. You look healthier.¡± Zhang Li Xue pinched her cheek, wondering if she had gotten plumper. A deep sigh escapes her. It seemed that once she had recovered, she will have to exercise a lot to keep in shape. Forget it. She was not going to think about her weight at this time. ¡°Uncle Mu Bai, I heard from my mommy that you had acquired thend on the east side of the city,¡± Zhang Li Xue quickly changed the subject to distract her thoughts from her weight. ¡°Is it going well? His lips curled into a smile. ¡°This is the reason that Ie over to look for you as well,¡± Li Mu Bai spoke. ¡°Li Xue, I have something to discuss with you and your brother.¡± Noticing the seriousness in her uncle¡¯s voice, Zhang Li Xue quickly sat up. ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Should we wait for my brother toe back and talk to him?¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s fine. I will talk to him separately.¡± Li Mu Bai sat down and took out a few documents in his bag. ¡°This is for you.¡± Zhang Li Xue took the papers and read the contents. Her brow furrowed as she ad the documents. ¡°Uncle Mu Bai, this is the property on the east side?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Her gaze moved to look at the name on the paper. ¡°This is... for me?¡± The smile on his face widened. ¡°Uh-huh. I was going to give it to your mother. But she suggested giving it to you siblings. Once the development ispleted, the house will be yours. It would take at least another half a year before the construction will bepleted.¡± Li Mu Bai tapped his finger on his chin. Then, his lips turned into a teasing smile. ¡°Let¡¯s just say that this house would be an early gift for your marriage.¡± Zhang Li Xue was d that she was not drinking some water. Otherwise, she would definitely spew them upon hearing her uncle¡¯s words. ¡°Uncle Mu Bai, don¡¯t tease me.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s cheek turned redder. What marriage? At this time, it was hard for her to date anyone with her bodyguards keeping their eyes on her. Zhang Li Xue even suspected that once she had found someone she like, she will have to have an underground rtionship and hide from her family. Li Mu Baiughed when he saw the look on the girl¡¯s face. ¡°Your brother will also get one.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at the documents again. The more she look at it, the more she was in disbelief. She had looked at the development n in the east part of the city. She knew well that the property over there was expensive. ¡°Isn¡¯t this too much?¡± Zhang Li Xue was still uncertain. ¡°Your mother is also a shareholder of thepany. It¡¯s not too much for each of you to get a property,¡± Li Mu Bai said. At this time, her mother walked into the room and sat next to her. ¡°Li Xue, you can take the papers and sign them. Your father and I had already checked the documents. There¡¯s nothing wrong with it.¡± ¡°Mommy, are you sure it¡¯s alright to give it to me?¡± Li Qin Yao chuckled. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with giving my children my property? Your father and I already have enough. Anyway, in the future, everything will belong to you and your brother.¡± A faint smile crossed her lips. ¡°This is also good. When you need a ce to clear your mind, you can always stay in this ce.¡± Her lips curled into a teasing smile. She inched closer and whispered, ¡°Mommy, you just want me and Yu Hai to stay away from home so you can be alone with my Daddy, right?¡± Li Qin Yao narrowed her eyes at her daughter. She couldn¡¯t help herself from wanting to pinch her on the cheek. After looking at the documents for a while, Zhang Li Xue finally signed the documents. Li Mu Bai stayed at the house for dinner. Zhang Li Xue watched as her uncle teased her brother with the house for his wedding andughed happily. However, that brother of hers did not show any reaction. After listening to her mother¡¯s words, the boy signed the documents without saying anything much. It made her wonder just how would her brother going to treat her girlfriend once he found someone he liked. Perhaps, his girlfriend would have to suffer with his stiff look. After her uncle had returned, Zhang Li Xue went upstairs into her room. She checked her phone and saw that there were a few text messages from her friends. Now that she had recovered and could continue living a normal life for a few days, Zhang Li Xue had suddenly thought of someone. She still owed someone a meal, didn¡¯t she? Chapter 84 84 Let Fate Decide After watching his sister to sleep, Bai Qi went into his study and switched on hisptop. His mentor wanted him to assist him in that surgery and there were a lot of things that he have to study before the day. On his desk were a few books that he had borrowed from his mentor. Bai Qi was browsing through the book when the phone on his desk buzzed. While keeping his eyes on the thick book, Bai Qi reached to take the phone. He nced at the notification before looking at the book again. A few secondster, his movement stopped. He turned to look at his phone again and held it with both hands. The name on the phone stunned him. He tried not to blink for fear that the name would disappear and everything would only be his imagination. Taking a deep breath, Bai Qi swiped his finger on the phone and read the message again and again. Her question was simple, but Bai Qi was worried that he might miss some important words. ¡°Doctor Bai, would you be free this Saturday? I want to treat you to a meal.¡± ..... His hands began to shake. Bai Qi switched the applications to his calendar. Coincidentally, he will be on his off day this Saturday. Then, what should he do next? Should he just agree? Bai Qi was quick to realize that there was another important matter. His sister. The little girl would not be going to the kindergarten on weekends. He had thought that he wanted to spend his time apanying his sister. However, it was also a rare chance to go out with his little fairy. Bai Qi was afraid that once he rejected this invitation, soon, the two of them would be too busy with other things. Then, his chances to see her would decrease. Zhang Li Xue would not being to the hospital every day to visit her uncle. The chances of him running into her at Doctor Qi Zheng¡¯s house was also low. He had been to Doctor Qi¡¯s house a few times with his sister. However, each time, he would be disappointed when he did not see Zhang Li Xue again. Then, what should he do? Bring Xi Xi along? That would be too strange, wouldn¡¯t it? Should he ask thendlord to look after his sister again? But then, Xi Xi would be disappointed when she could not spend her time with him. What should he do? Bai Qi closed his eyes and pondered over this question for a long time. However, a few minutester, Bai Qi was worried that Zhang Li Xue would think that he was not interested after he had kept silent for a long time. At this time, his gaze fell on the jar of coins on his desk. He took one of the coins and tossed it in the air. This time, he will let fate decide for him. Slowly, he removed his hand to peek at the coin on his hand. Then, he took his phone and sent out his reply. ... Zhang Li Xue giggled, finding that she was quite smart this time. She wanted to treat Doctor Bai to a meal and thank him for his help. However, knowing her brother ad the triplets, the four of them would make a fuss once they learned that she would be going out, meeting an opposite ender. Because the boys liked to keep a close eye on her, Zhang Li Xue arranged to meet Doctor Bai Qi during their working hours. This time, she did not have to be embarrassed with her brother and the triplets following her around like her little ducklings. Although she loved her brother and the triplets dearly, Zhang Li Xue would also get tired to have them keep their eyes on her. However, knowing that they were concerned about her, Zhang Li Xue decided not to say anything about it. As long as they did not go overboard, she could still tolerate their presence. As she was still thinking about her brilliant n, the phone in her hand began to ring. Zhang Li Xue looked at the caller ID and the smile on her lips widened when she saw the name on the screen. It was her high-school ssmate, Zhou Tong. She swiped her finger on the screen and pressed her phone to her ear. ¡°Zhou Tong. What¡¯s up?¡± In the past, Zhou Tong was one of the members of their school¡¯s girl¡¯s basketball team. The two of them shared their interest in the sport and had fought alongside each other for a few years. However, in the final year, Zhou Tong met an ident and could no longer y basketball. Even so, her rtionship with Zhou Tong was quite good. The two of them would keep in contact once in a while. The friends exchanged a few pleasantries before Zhou Tong went to the point. ¡°Li Xue, you haven¡¯t looked at the ss¡¯s chatting group, right?¡± ¡°I have been busy recently What¡¯s the matter?¡± ¡°Our ssmates are nning for a reunion next month. The boys heard that Mu Zhen Yu had returned from overseas and wanted to celebrate it. You know that he hasn¡¯t returned to Y City since he left for G Country,¡± Zhou Tong spoke. ¡°Ah. That¡¯s right. Li Xue, I remember that you are quite close to Mu Zhen Yu. You should know that he has been back in the city for a few months, right?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°I met him on a few asions.¡± ¡°I heard from the guys that he had grown a lot handsome. Is it true?¡± Zhou Tong was in the mood to gossip. Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°I guess so. He looked more... grown up.¡± Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s face popped up in her mind. Zhang Li Xue agreed that Mu Zhen Yu had grown handsome. Anyway, Mu Zhen Yu was always good-looking even in high school. Back then, he had a lot of fans as well, right? ¡°Since you did not look at the chatting group, our ss monitor let me call you to ask whether you would want to join. They are nning to book a room at some restaurant for this reunion.¡± ¡°When is the date?¡± Chapter 85 85 Meet Up with Doctor Bai On Saturday, Zhang Li Xue woke up and pretended that she was staying home to watch the television and recuperate after her surgery. However, ten minutes after her brother had left for work, Zhang Li Xue went upstairs and changed her clothes. When shee again, her mother could not hide her surprise upon seeing that the girl was all dressed up prettily. ¡°Li Xue, you¡¯re going out?¡± Her steps halted. ¡°Oh... Mommy, I¡¯m going out to buy something.¡± Her heart was racing at the thought that she was lying to her mother. ¡°What are you going to buy? Let me go. You¡¯re not healthy enough to go out.¡± ¡°Mommy, It has been two weeks. I just want to go out and get a little bit of fresh air. I¡¯m healthy enough to walk around. Even Uncle Qi Zheng said so.¡± Zhang Li Xue held her mother¡¯s hand and swung it around, acting coquettishly. ¡°Then... Do you want me toe with you?¡± Zhang Li Xue quickly waved her hand. ¡°No. It¡¯s alright. Mommy, aren¡¯t you busy recently? How about this... I¡¯ll go and visit Uncle Qi Zheng at the hospital and let him look at my wound.¡± Li Qin Yao heaved a helpless sigh. ¡°No need to. Your Uncle Qi Zheng is busy as well. Don¡¯t go and disturb him.¡± Her brow furrowed as she continued to look at her daughter worriedly. ¡°Alright, go ahead. Just remember to call me if there¡¯s anything.¡± ..... Her eyes lit up. Zhang Li Xue leaned over and kissed her mother on the cheek. ¡°Mommy, you can rest assured. I¡¯ll call you if there¡¯s anything.¡± Before her mother was going to suspect something or change her mind, Zhang Li Xue quickly made her escape. She grabbed her car keys and drove away. Once she was farther away from the house, Zhang Li Xue finally heaved a breath of relief. Her heart was still racing. Zhang Li Xue could not understand why would she feel guilty about this. It would not be the first time that she had given some excuse to her mother, However, this time she was especially anxious about it. Once her AUDI entered the main road, Zhang Li Xue stopped to think too much about the matter. When she was behind the wheels, Zhang Li Xu would try hard to focus on her driving. Last night, she had agreed to meet up with Doctor Bai Qi nearby the ce where she had dropped him at the hospital. She found a parking spot and sent her location and te number to the doctor. His reply came a few secondster. While waiting for Bai Qi to show up, Zhang Li Xue browsed through her phone to check at what her friends were up to. After a while, her movement halted when she saw a post. Mu Zhen Yu took a few photos of his new office in Y City. Zhang Li Xue looked at the building he and his friends had chosen was under QL Property Group, thepany that her Uncle Li Mu Bai was managing. Looking at the location, the building that Mu Zhen Yu and his partners had chosen shouldn¡¯t be too far from the property that her uncle had given her. After looking at a few photos of the office¡¯s interior, Zhang Li Xue clicked the like button before she continued to scroll away. Her screen changed as there was an iing call. Zhang Li Xue stared at the name before answering the call. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu.¡± Her lips turned into a smile. ¡°Xiao Li Xue, I saw that you have seen the photo of my future office. What do you think? Does it look nice?¡± ¡°En. It looked nice. I saw the property you chose. It¡¯s good.¡± ¡°Really? I think it¡¯s a good choice as well. It took us a while to finally decide on this ce.¡± ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, when you finally moved into the new office, you will have to treat me to a meal.¡± ¡°En. Definitely. I will invite you for a tour. When the timees, you have to visit.¡± Mu Zhen Yuughed. ¡°That¡¯s right. Have you heard about the ss reunion next month?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve heard about it. Zhou Tong called to ask me about my attendance a few days ago.¡± ¡°Then, are you going to attend?¡± ¡°I heard that the others are nning this reunion to wee you back to Y City. Of course, I will have toe.¡± ¡°That¡¯s great. I thought it would be dull to go to the reunion without you around.¡± Mu Zhen Yu lowered his gaze and smiled at the thought of meeting Zhang Li Xue again. Thest time he had asked her out again, Zhang Li Xue had declined, telling him that she was busy with her work and personal matters. He had wanted to ask her out again. But hearing that her brother and the triplets were on their summer vacation, Mu Zhen Yu decided to wait. Since they were going to a ss reunion, her little bodyguards would surely note along with her. His mood lifted up, thinking that he could use the opportunity to get close to her again. The two friends continued to chat until someone knocked on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s window. She looked up and her eyes lit up upon seeing that the person she was waiting for had shown up. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, I still have some matters to attend to. Let¡¯s talk againter, alright?¡± Mu Zhen Yu froze. He had thought that their conversation was going well. However, seeing that she was busy with other matters, he had quickly suppressed that unhappy feeling. ¡°Alright. Go ahead. Let¡¯s talk againter.¡± Zhang Li Xue ended the call and alighted the car. She gave the young doctor a look over and smiled. ¡°Doctor Bai, you¡¯re here.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Bai Qi shed an apologetic smile. ¡°Have you been waiting too long?¡± Zhang Li Xue shook her head. ¡°Not long.¡± She snapped out of her trance and scold herself for standing out under the sun like a silly girl. She walked around the car and helped him with the passenger¡¯s door. ¡°Doctor Bai, pleasee in.¡± Bai Qi stared at the open door and froze. He let out a low chuckle and held the door. ¡°Thank you.¡± Chapter 86 86 His Selfishness Zhang Li Xue happily closed the door for the young doctor before she walked over to the driver¡¯s side. She slid behind the wheels and turned, only to find that Bai Qi was looking at her. A strange feeling arose and she did not know what she should do about it. ¡°Doctor Bai, why are you looking at me like that? Is there something on my face?¡± ¡°No.¡± Bai Qi coughed and retracted his gaze. ¡°I was just checking yourplexion. Miss Zhang, have you been well after the surgery?¡± ¡°Oh!¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°I think it has healed quite well.¡± She raised the hem of her shirt a little bit to show him the wound. The stitches scar could be seen on her skin. Seeing that this girl had brazenly lifted her shirt to see surprised him. Bai Qi stared at her white waist without blinking. ¡°You...¡± Zhang Li Xue raised her head and quickly lowered her shirt again. ¡°Doctor Bai, do you think that my wound is healing well?¡± Bai Qi began to wonder if Zhang Li Xue only viewed him as a doctor and nothing else. The thought gave him a blow. ¡°It looks well.¡± Bai Qi lowered his head to suppress his disappointment. ..... ¡°I guess all the recuperating and watching my diets works.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a deep sigh. ¡°You don¡¯t know how much I have suffered these days. My family kept feeding me nutritious soup so that I could heal faster. I think, if I see another bowl of soup, I might as well throw up.¡± ¡°Those soups should be good for you. In the future, the scar wouldn¡¯t be too visible.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that the doctor¡¯s words made sense. Thinking that she will have an ugly scar on her waist area made her shiver. It would be better to drink the soup that her mother had prepared for her. ¡°Doctor Bai, do you have a ce you wanted to go to?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°I¡¯ll let you pick the ce to eat.¡± Bai Qi paused. ¡°I¡¯m not sure. I haven¡¯t thought about it.¡± When Zhang Li Xue said she was going to treat him to a meal, Bai Qi had thought that the girl had chosen a ce for them to eat. All he had to do was to show up. ¡°Miss Zhang, I¡¯m not very familiar with this city. As you know, I only moved over a few months ago. Why don¡¯t you help me to decide?¡± Zhang Li Xue pondered over his words. ¡°Then, do you have any allergies or requirements?¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m not picky with food.¡± ¡°Then, I think I know a ce we can go to.¡± She held the steering wheel and exited the parking spot. ¡°Doctor Bai, you really did not mind if I choose a ce, right?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t.¡± Bai Qi smiled. ¡°Miss Zhang, you are quite considerate. Not many would ask for allergies and preferences.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Mmm... A while ago, I had to work at a few F&B establishments. You can say that I was trained to ask these things. Food allergies can be quite troublesome.¡± Her family owned arge hotel chain and a few F&B establishments. Because of this, she was trained to always be cautious. As the vehicle entered the main road, Bai Qi turned to look out the window. A faint smile curled on his lips, knowing that his little fairy was right beside him. The girl was keeping her eyes on the road while humming to a tune happily. On this day, he was off work and was supposed to apany his little sister at home. Bai Qi knew that his little sister would be disappointed together. However, he still wanted to go out and spend some time with Zhang Li Xue. For this one day, he wanted to be selfish and be with the person he liked. He hoped that Xi Xi could understand his selfishness. His little fairy might no longer remember him, but he would never forget the person who had given him the encouragement. When things get tough in S Country, it was his memory with this little fairy that kept him going on. Bai Qi would always remember the promise to return and look for her again. Years have passed and both of them had changed. But he still was not able to forget her. As he thought of what has he gone through for the past few years, Bai Qi lowered his head to hide his expression. ¡°Doctor Bai.¡± Her voice snapped him out of his trance. When Bai Qi looked up again, his expression had already recovered. ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°You said you have only moved to Y City a few months ago. Did you get transferred from L City?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°The first time we met was at Mo Qing Huan and He Rong¡¯s wedding in L City. Since you are a friend of He Rong, then, are you from L City?¡± ¡°No.¡± He kept his eyes on her, to watch her reaction. ¡°In fact, when I was a small boy, I live in Y City with my parents.¡± ¡°So, you¡¯re a native of Y City as well.¡± Bai Qi was a little disappointed that she did not notice anything from his clue. ¡°Uh-huh. Later, my father got some offers, and my family moved away to S Country.¡± ¡°So, it was like that.¡± Bai Qi chuckled, knowing that this little fairy had forgotten all about her first teammate. ¡°Mmm... Later, I moved back to this country and stayed in the northern to pursue my study in medicine. I met Doctor Qi Zheng during a rescue mission in the north. Doctor Qi Zheng and I worked together a few times. Later, he had offered me toe to Y City as his student.¡± ¡°Since Uncle Qi Zheng decided to take you as his student, then Doctor Bai, you should be a talented person as well.¡± Bai Qiughed. He did not know whether he was a talented person. But he knew that he was hardworking. He had faced a lot of things in the past and had worked very hard to reach his position now. ¡°Then, now that you have returned to Y City after a long time, what do you think of this ce?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°A lot of things have changed,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°But I think, this city had always remained beautiful.¡± His gaze fell on the woman beside him. To him, this city was especially beautiful because she was here. Chapter 87 87 The Light in His Life After ten minutes of driving, Zhang Li Xue finally pulled over at a parking spot. She turned to Bai Qi and smiled. ¡°The restaurant is within a walking distance. Doctor Bai, I hope that you wouldn¡¯t mind walking for a bit.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t mind.¡± The moment Zhang Li Xue unlocked the door, Bai Qi quickly alighted. He was a little worried that if he waste for a few seconds, this girl would help him with the door again and he would feel awkward again. Zhang Li Xue grabbed her purse and walked around the car to reach Bai Qi¡¯s side. ¡°Doctor Bai, let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°What kind of ce are you taking me?¡± ¡°Mmm... Since I¡¯m not sure what kind of food you like to eat, I thought that I could take you to my favorite restaurant. Doctor Bai, I can promise you that the food here will be tasty.¡± Bai Qi thought that it was a good thing that she decided to bring him to her favorite restaurant. What he wanted to do was to learn more about his little fairy. Bai Qi walked by Zhang Li Xue¡¯s side and peeked at the girl from the corner of his eyes. It was a few weeks ago that she had seen her with her pale face. In just a short time the girl had turned into her livelier self. ..... Hearing her talking about the street and the good food they could find along the street made him smile. He really liked listening to her chattery voice. Looking at the smile on her face could liven up his mood. In just a few seconds, Bai Qi found himself smiling along with her. Zhang Li Xue turned around with a brilliant smile on her face. ¡°Doctor Bai, what do you think about some milk tea on our back?¡± Bai Qi snapped out of his trance and nodded. ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue seemed very happy with his answer and the smile on her face widened. His heartbeat elerated. Then, he lowered his head again he worry that the girl might figure out what was going on in his thought. When he decided to ept Doctor Qi¡¯s offer and return to Y City, it was because he could not forget his little fairy. A long time ago, he had bullied the girl and was beaten for it. Whenever he thought of what he had done, he would feel ashamed. He had thought that she would hate him for what he had done and would never befriend him. Instead, she told him that she wanted to continue practicing with him and had even apologized for kicking him. Bai Qi had always remembered the little fairy¡¯s kindness. Perhaps, the girl only wanted to look for someone to practice her basketball with. However, on that day, Zhang Li Xue had given him hope. Now that he thought about it, he had stopped being a mischievous boy because he wanted to get close to her. Now that he had seen her again, he wondered if the reason he was never able to forget her was that he had always liked her. He raised his hand and pressed it lightly on his heart. Although he knew that the current him was not qualified to be with her, Bai Qi thought that he still wanted to stay close to her. It would be enough even if he could only take a walk like this with her asionally and peek at the smile on her face. This little fairy had be the light in his life. He... wanted to work harder. ¡°We¡¯re here.¡± Bai Qi followed her gaze and looked up at the signage. Then he followed her into the building. A waitress greeted them at the door. Zhang Li Xue spoke to the waitress briefly before they were led to a table for two. Seeing the opportunity, Bai Qi walked over and helped to pull her chair. ¡°Thank you.¡± Zhang Li Xue shed a smile and took her seat. His throat bobbed. Bai Qi muttered some words before he walked to the opposite side and sit down. Just in time, the waitress returned with the menu and poured them some water. Bai Qi looked at the menu and nced at the price. A breath of relief escaped him upon noticing that the food in this restaurant was neither too cheap nor too expensive. This way, he would not be too ufortable ordering his food. He raised his head to look at the girl again and wondered if she had chosen this ce because she really like the food. ¡°Doctor Bai, what do you want to eat?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. He lowered his menu and spoke, ¡°Since you are familiar with this ce, why don¡¯t you rmend me something?¡± Her eyes lit up at his suggestion. Zhang Li Xue looked at the menu again and began to rmend a few dishes that she had tried before. ¡°Doctor Bai, their seafood noodle is pretty good as well.¡± Bai Qi scanned the items that she had mentioned. ¡°Then, which one is your favorite?¡± ¡°Their chicken wings. The spicy coating they prepared tasted very good.¡± She seemed to recall that her mother had reminded her not to eat too much spicy food and sighed. ¡°The non-spicy one is very good as well. It¡¯s just that, the portion of their chicken wings is a little toorge.¡± She could eat a te of chicken wings all by herself. However, she was not sure if Doctor Bai could do the same. Bai Qi paused. He tapped his fingers on the menu and spoke, ¡°Miss Zhang, you... do you like chicken wings that much?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Zhang Li Xue shot him a puzzled look. ¡°I saw your posting on your Moments a few days ago.¡± Zhang Li Xue was quick to remember that post. It has been a while since she had eaten her favorite chicken wings and she had pestered her Mommy about it. An awkward smile appeared on her face. ¡°I like them.¡± Bai Qi chuckled, finding that the shy look on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face was adorable. ¡°Then, should I order some chicken wings? But, I might not able to finish them all by myself. How about sharing?¡± There was a glint in her eyes. ¡°Doctor Bai, can you eat... spicy food?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Her heart soared. Zhang Li Xue had found a reason to order both the spicy and the non-spicy vors! Chapter 88 88 Chicken Wings The two of them continued to chat as they waited for their food to arrive. Zhang Li Xue was trying to find out a little bit more about Bai Qi¡¯s childhood while he was living in Y City. However, that man had cleverly turned things around. Whenever Zhang Li Xue asked about him, he would then return the question to her. Zhang Li Xue liked talking and once she started, it was difficult for her to stop. Soon, it was Zhang Li Xue who continued to talk to him about her life and growing up in the city. Meanwhile, Bai Qi would asionally encourage her to talk more. With a good listener beside her, Zhang Li Xue talked happily without realizing that she had befortable and talkative around this young doctor. The waitress appeared again to deliver their food to the table. Zhang Li Xue looked at the chicken wings with a greedy look in her eyes. However, she had to remind herself to maintain her image. Since she was treating Bai Qi to this meal, she should let him taste the food first. After introducing the food on the table, Zhang Li Xue encouraged the young doctor to taste the chicken wings and waited for hisment. ¡°What do you think?¡± Her hands sped together as she waited for his reaction. ..... Bai Qi had only taken a bite at the spicy chicken wings when Zhang Li Xue had asked him this question. Her voice surprised him and the food was stuck in his throat. Bai Qi let out a soft cough and drank some water to ease the slight heat in his throat. ¡°What is it? Is it too spicy?¡± Zhang Li Xue began to worry that the dishes would be too spicy and that the young doctor would not be able to tolerate the heat. ¡°No.¡± Bai Qi drank more water. Then, he waved his hand. ¡°It¡¯s alright. I¡¯m fine.¡± He shed her an assuring smile. Then, he took another bite at the chicken wings to prove that he was alright with the little heat. Zhang Li Xue continued to observe his face and finally exhaled in relief when she saw that the young doctor did not sweat after eating a bit more of the chicken wing. Once he had finished one piece, Bai Qi put the bone to the side and spoke, ¡°The coating sauce tasted very good. It was spicy, but not overly spicy.¡± ¡°You think so too, right?¡± Zhang Li Cue was happy that the food she liked received his approval. ¡°Doctor Bai, since you like it, you have to eat more.¡± Anyway, she could not eat too much of the spicy vored one. It would be difficult if she had a stomach acheter. Seeing her anticipation look, Bai Qi took another piece and ate them slowly. Then, he silently raised his head and peeked at the girl as she picked up a piece of a chicken wing. The smile on her face was apparent. His little fairy looked so happy when she ate the chicken wing. At this time, Bai Qi was convinced that this dish was her favorite food. Other than basketball, chicken wings seemed to be her next favorite thing. Perhaps he should try and learn a few recipes as well? Just in time, Zhang Li Xue raised her head and their gazes met. Feeling a little awkward at the situation, Bai Qi shed her a smile. He let out a cough and spoke, ¡°Then, Miss Zhang, do you consider these chicken wings as the best you ever had?¡± ¡°Hmm...¡± Zhang Li Xue pondered about it for a while. Her eyes seemed to be in a daze for a few seconds. ¡°The best one...¡± Her lips curled into a faint smile. ¡°The best chicken wings should be the one that myte great-grandpa made.¡± ¡°Yourte great-grandpa?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She took a napkin and wiped the corner of her lips. ¡°He passed away almost ten years ago.¡± His movement froze. Bai Qi did not expect that his casual question about chicken wings would make her unhappy. The hand that was holding the chicken wing slowly lowered down. His throat bobbed a few times. Seeing the sad smile on her face made him feel very bad. Bai Qi tried to speak but found that he could not say a word for a long time. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Other than these words, he did not know to say anything else. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue took a deep breath and smiled. ¡°He lived a long life being surrounded by his family and friends. I think he would be very happy to be reunited with my great-grandma as well.¡± In the past, her great-grandpa would often tell her stories about her great-grandma. Although her great-grandma was a few years older than him, the couple loved each other dearly. Whenever her great-grandpa mentioned his wife, Zhang Li Xue would often see the love and admiration in his eyes. Her great-grandpa must have missed her great-grandma a lot. Zhang Li Xue also realized that the atmosphere between them had turned a little awkward. She shed a smile and tried her best to liven up the mood again. ¡°When I was younger, myte great-grandpa had taught me his recipe as well,¡± Zhang Li Xue continued. ¡°Although the taste was not as good as how my great-grandpa would prepare it, I think the chicken wings that I made tasted very close to what he made.¡± Zhang Li Xue lowered her head again. She had often wondered why was it the one she made did not taste the same as her great-grandpa. She had used the same recipe and the same measurement. Then, she figured that perhaps, the one that her great-grandpa prepared was full of his thought and love for his family. It was a seasoning that she could not get anywhere in the world. ¡°Then, Miss Zhang, I hoped that one day I could taste the chicken wings that you made as well.¡± A light glinted in her eyes. Zhang Li Xue looked happy again. ¡°Of course, if we have the chance in the future, I will let you taste the chicken wings that I made. Doctor Bai, I assure you that it would be the best chicken wings you tasted.¡± Chapter 89 89 Queuing for Milk Tea At the end of the meal, Zhang Li Xue paid for their food before they both left together. Bai Qi watched as the girl stepped out of the restaurant. Then, she turned to him with a smile on her face. He couldn¡¯t help thinking about how she was quick to adjust her mood. He was still worried that Zhang Li Xue would continue to stay upset after they had talked briefly about herte great-grandpa. Moreover, the girl seemed to have quite an appetite. Bai Qi was admiring that she could finish that te of chicken wings all by herself. It seemed that she really does love chicken wings. His lips curled into a smile as he recalled the way Zhang Li Xue ate her meal. ¡°Doctor Bai,¡± Zhang Li Xue turned around and smiled. ¡°How was it? The food from this restaurant is quite good, right?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°You are right.¡± The food was delicious, especially as he was eating this meal with her. Bai Qi was thinking that perhaps, he should bring Xi Xi to this restaurantter when he gets his paycheck. Their noodles were good as well and Xi Xi would love them. ..... ¡°Miss Zhang, thank you,¡± Bai Qi said. He touched the tip of his nose and spoke, ¡°Actually, I only gave you some cookies and hot oat. But you treated me to something expensive.¡± ¡°As long as you like it. I¡¯m just d that you were enjoying the food.¡± Her head tilted to one side. ¡°If you¡¯re feeling ufortable about it, then, how about buying me a cup of milk tea?¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue was smiling brightly at his response. The two of them walked side by side as they enjoyed the surroundings. The girl was busy looking at the shops and the people around. Meanwhile, the boy only had his eyes on the girl. Bai Qi thought that it was a rare asion for him to have the chance to walk around with his little fairy. Perhaps it would be hard to get this chance again in the future. Therefore, he should savor this moment. When they arrived at the milk tea shop again, there was already a long queue. Zhang Li Xue looked at the queue and hesitated. ¡°Maybe we coulde again some other day.¡± Bai Qi observed the girl and thought that he saw the longing in her eyes. It seemed that she really wanted to drink this milk tea. He nced at his watch and spoke, ¡°It¡¯s still early. Although it¡¯s a bit long, the queue seems to be moving fast. Maybe it wouldn¡¯t be long before our turn?¡± Zhang Li Xue followed his gaze and thought that his words made sense. ¡°How about this? Miss Zhang, you can go ahead and pick a seat first. I¡¯lle over to you once I get our milk tea. What do you want?¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Zhang Li Xue bit her lips as she weighted her decision. She still wanted the milk tea. However, it wouldn¡¯t be right to let Bai Qi queue. ¡°Then, how about we queue together?¡± Zhang Li Xue suggested. ¡°It would be boring for you to queue alone. How about I apany you here? Let¡¯s talk.¡± Around them, there were a few couples who were seen queuing for the milk tea together. The girl would hold her boyfriend¡¯s arm as they chatted. Bai Qi nced at the girl beside him again and an indescribable feeling arose in his heart. ¡°Alright. I¡¯ll follow your words.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled happily again. As the two of them were queuing, Zhang Li Xue continued to look at the milk tea menu on her phone and suggested a few vors that she liked to him. Each time she described the vor, she would do it enthusiastically. Bai Qi listened attentively to his words and smiled. ¡°Miss Zhang, you¡¯re a foodie, aren¡¯t you?¡± Zhang Li Xue paused beforeughing about it. There was a hint of pink on her cheek. ¡°I don¡¯t mean anything. I just thought that the way you talked about food is especially full of enthusiasm.¡± ¡°Mmm,... Then, I guess you could say so.¡± ording to her father, she was very simr to her mother. Both of them were foodies. However, other than chicken wings, Zhang Li Xue also liked something sweet. She once heard that when her mother was pregnant with her, her mother seemed to like eating sweets a lot. However, her father thought that she should control her sugar intake. Her mother was so sad that she decided to go back to B City. In the end, her father had to buy a box of cakes to coax her mother. ¡°I liked eating delicious food. To be able to at is a good thing, isn¡¯t it?¡± Bai Qi chuckled. ¡°I guess you¡¯re right.¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter if I eat a little bit more. I¡¯ll burn those calories after practicing basketball.¡± Her eyes lit up again. ¡°Speaking about basketball, Doctor Bai, your skills were very good. I¡¯m thinking that if you still y after high school, you could have been a professional yer as well.¡± ¡°I have thought about it as well. When I was in high school, I got some offers to go professional.¡± Zhang Li Xue was watching the man with her eyes full of adoration. ¡°But I think, I wanted to be a doctor a lot more.¡± Bai Qi smiled. As for the reason he had worked hard to be a doctor... it was all because of his grandmother. His grandmother was probably his favorite person other than Zhang Li Xue. When she got sick, Bai Qi was too helpless. He was by her side, but he found out that there was nothing he could do about it. He heard that if her grandmother was given early treatment, she might have survived. Unfortunately, everything was toote. He thought about it a long time and decided that it was not a bad thing to learn medical skills. Perhaps, in the future, he will no longer watch the people by his side die, when he could actually do something about it. Learning medicine became something that he became interested in. ¡°Doctor Bai, I have a request.¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°How about having a match with me when you are free?¡± Bai Qi was stunned by her request. Slowly, his lips gradually turned to a smile. ¡°Alright.¡± Chapter 90 90 Your Daughter? Fortunately, Bai Qi was right. They only queued for five minutes before finally reaching their turn. Zhang Li Xue held her passion fruit milk tea and took a sip. The sweet and sour taste filled her mouth, and it was making her happy. Zhang Li Xue snapped a few photos of her drinks before they finally left the area. As they finally reached at the car, Zhang Li Xue turned to Bai Qi again and asked, ¡°Doctor Bai, is there anywhere else you wanted to go to?¡± ¡°Other than the hospital, I have no other ce to go to,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°You still have to work?¡± It was the weekend and Zhang Li Xue thought that he was on his off day. Thinking that she had dragged him out to apany her to eat made her feel a little bad. ¡°Not really. But I still have to work on some papers.¡± Anyway, he had gone out with his little fairy long enough. It is time for him to go back and look after his little sister. Although Xi Xi did not say that much, Bai Qi knew that his little sister would get disappointed when they could not spend time together. Zhang Li Xue sighed. ¡°It seemed that being a doctor is not an easy thing. Doctor Bai, work hard! I¡¯m rooting for you.¡± ..... Bai Qi chuckled at her serious expression. ¡°Thank you, Miss Zhang.¡± Spending his time with her was already an encouragement for him. Perhaps after this, he will be able to work hard. ¡°Then, get in. Doctor Bai, I¡¯ll drive you back to the hospital.¡± Zhang Li Xue slid into the driver¡¯s seat and started to drive back to the hospital. Once in a while, she would nce at the man beside her, wondering why she would feel veryfortable with him. It felt as if she had known him for a while. But it did not seem like it. She still couldn¡¯t remember knowing anyone called Bai Qi. Moreover, Bai Qi said that he left Y City when he was younger. They shouldn¡¯t have met when they were little, right? The traffic back to the hospital was smooth and it did not take them a long time to arrive. Zhang Li Xue was in the middle of finding a parking spot when Bai Qi suddenly touched her arms. She turned at him in surprise. Before she could ask what was he trying to do, the young doctor had spoken again in an anxious voice. ¡°Miss Zhang, please stop the car!¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Stop the car! Now!¡± The vehicle stopped with a slight screech. The moment the car stopped Bai Qi unlocked the car and alighted. Zhang Li Xue watched as he ran off with a dazed look on her face. Worried about her new friend, Zhang Li Xue decided to find a parking spot before she went to check on him. Bai Qi had left very quickly and she wondered if something serious had happened. Meanwhile, Bai Qi jogged until he reached the hospital¡¯s entrance. The moment he caught up with that familiar figures, Bai Qi began to call out, ¡°Auntie Ji! Xi Xi!¡± The middle-aged woman turned around. The moment she saw the young doctor, Auntie Ji¡¯s eyes began to light up. At the side, the little girl who was holding the elder woman¡¯s hand quickly ran over to Bai Qi¡¯s side. ¡°Brother Bai Qi!¡± She arrived at his side and held his hand. Bai Xi Xi seemed very happy when she saw her brother. Bai Qi patted the girl on her head before looking up. ¡°Auntie Ji, why are you here?¡± Now that he looked at the elder woman again, Bai Qi realized that the middle-aged woman was carrying her daughter in her arms. ¡°Xiao Yan injured herself while ying,¡± Auntie Ji spoke. She looked at her daughter and tried to coax her as she was still crying. Bai Qi turned to the girl and saw that her forehead was slightly swollen. ¡°I worry about her. Since there is no one else at home, I took Xi Xi toe with me as well.¡± Seeing this situation made him feel guilty. If only he stayed home and look after his sister, then perhaps everything would be alright. ¡°Let me look at her.¡± Bai Qi leaned over and looked at the girl¡¯s head. Other than the lump on her forehead, it did not seem as if the girl was injured anywhere else. Still... it was better to get a thorough check-up. ¡°How did she injure herself?¡± Auntie Ji heaved a sigh. ¡°Xiao Yan liked to climb the sofa. This time, she wanted to show off her jumping skills and ended up hurting her head. Doctor Bai, now that you¡¯re here, I can leave Xi Xi with you. I¡¯m sorry. I still have to take Xiao Yan to see the doctor.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Go ahead. Auntie Ji, I wille over after this.¡± He watched as the middle-ageddy walked into the hospital building before turning to his sister again. ¡°Xi Xi, how are you? Are you hurt as well?¡± ¡°Brother Bai Qi, I¡¯m fine,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°Xiao Yan wanted me to climb up the sofa with her, but I told her that it would be dangerous. She would not listen to me.¡± Her brother had said that he will be going out for a while and that she should stay with Auntie Ji obediently. Bai Xi Xi did not want to make things difficult for her brother and had been listening to his words well. ¡°Such a good girl.¡± Bai Qi patted the girl on her head. ¡°Xi Xi, let¡¯s go in first and let me take a look at Xiao Yan, alright? Later, we can go home together.¡± The little girl nodded. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, I will listen to you.¡± A faint smile curled on his face. Bai Qi was about to walk into the hospital building with his sister when he heard the familiar voice behind him. ¡°Doctor Bai?¡± Turning around, Bai Qi finally remembered that he had left Zhang Li Xue without exining it to her before leaving. The moment he saw Auntie Ji and his sister, he thought that his sister was injured. He was anxious and could only think of going to her side to check on her. There was a guilty look on his face as he was facing Zhang Li Xue. ¡°Miss Zhang...¡± He looked at his sister and suddenly did not know how to exin his situation. ¡°Doctor Bai...¡± Zhang Li Xue followed his gaze and looked at the little girl as well. ¡°This...¡± The more she looked at the little girl, the more she thought that this girl resembled the young doctor a lot. A thought came to her mind, and she looked up with a surprised look on her face. ¡°Doctor Bai, this is... your daughter?¡± Chapter 91 91 Pretty Sister The moment those words escaped her lips, Zhang Li Xue became certain that the little girl beside Doctor Bai was his daughter. After all, the two of them looked alike. If they were not father and daughter, what else could they be? Zhang Li Xue could not hide her surprise. She had asked this young doctor to go out with her and the two of them had a meal together. But now that she found out that she had gone out with someone¡¯s husband or boyfriend made her feel very bad about herself. What if Doctor Bai¡¯s partner misunderstood their rtionship? Then, the poor little girl would me her for ruining her. Zhang Li Xue would never want to be the third party in any rtionship! She looked at the little girl and saw that she was staring back at her curiously. Doctor Bai¡¯s daughter was really cute! ..... Bai Qi nced at his little sister. When he looked up at Zhang Li Xue again, he did not miss the look on her face. His heart skipped a beat. The look on her face told him that she had misunderstood his rtionship with his sister. Bai Qi was worried that if he did not give his exnation now, the girl would surely misunderstand, andter, he would no longer have the chance to get close to her. ¡°Miss Zhang,¡± There was a sense of urgency in his voice. ¡°You¡¯re mistaken. This is not my daughter.¡± Zhang Li Xue shifted her gaze to Bai Qi again. She¡¯s not? Bai Qi coughed. ¡°Let me introduce you. This is Bai Xi Xi. She¡¯s my little sister.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Zhang Li Xue certainly was not expecting this answer. ¡°Your little sister?¡± Her gaze went back to the little girl. Zhang Li Xue was trying to process this piece of information for a long time. It was still hard to believe that this girl would be Doctor Bai¡¯s little sister. Their age gap was too... far, wasn¡¯t it? Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face turned a little red as she realized that this was a big misunderstanding. She was so embarrassed that she wanted to go and hide her face. ¡°How old is your little sister?¡± ¡°She¡¯s six.¡± Her eyes widened in surprise. ¡°So young!¡± ¡°Mmm... I wasn¡¯t expecting to have a little sister when I had turned twenty as well.¡± A faint smile curled on his lips. In fact, even his parents were not expecting that his mother would get pregnant again at an old age. Bai Xi Xi was a pleasant surprise. However, because of their age difference, many would misunderstand that he had a daughter at such a young age. Each time he went out with his sister, people would think that they were father and daughter. ¡°Doctor Bai, your little sister could easily pass as your daughter.¡± Bai Qiughed. ¡°Many had misunderstood our rtionship as well.¡± He turned to his sister and smiled. The little girl looked up at this time and met her brother¡¯s gaze. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, who is this pretty sister? Is she your colleague?¡± She tried to whisper, but her voice was loud enough for Zhang Li Xue to hear her words. Zhang Li Xue looked at the little girl and thought that she was adorable. However, there was something in her words that made her pause. Brother Bai Qi? Why does it feel as if she had heard this name before? She tried to dig that memory from her mind but noticing that the little girl was staring at her curiously, Zhang Li Xue decided not to think of this matter. ¡°Hello.¡± She couched down until she was on eye level with the little girl. Zhang Li Xue stretched her hand and smiled. ¡°My name is Zhang Li Xue. You can say that I am your brother¡¯s friend.¡± Bai Qi could not hide his smile upon hearing the way Zhang Li Xue had introduced herself to his sister. They were now friends. ¡°Sister Zhang, hello,¡± Bai Xi Xi greeted her politely. ¡°My name is Bai Xi Xi. I¡¯m six years old.¡± Zhang Li Xue suddenly had an urge to hug the little girl. Why is Doctor Bai¡¯s little sister this cute? ¡°Then, can I call you Xi Xi?¡± ¡°Un.¡± The little girl nodded. ¡°Most of my friends would call me Xi Xi as well.¡± She looked at the big sister in front of her with a curious look in her eyes. ¡°Sister Zhang, you are very pretty.¡± Zhang Li Xue giggled happily. ¡°Thank you. Xi Xi, you are adorable as well.¡± Bai Qi stood at the side, watching their interaction. Although he had never imagined that one day he would be introducing Bai Xi Xi to Zhang Li Xue, seeing that his sister could get along with Zhang Li Xue just fine made him feel more at ease. At this time, Auntie Ji walked out again with an anxious look on her face. The moment she saw Bai Qi at the entrance, her expression changed again. ¡°Doctor Bai, it¡¯s good that you are still here.¡± Bai Qi looked up. ¡°Auntie Ji, what¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°It¡¯s like this. The doctor was exining some words that I don¡¯t understand. Can you help me to exin what was going on with Xiao Yan?¡± Auntie Ji said. ¡°Auntie Ji, I¡¯lle with you.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Relief washed over her face. The middle-aged woman was anxious to see that her daughter had hurt her head. There were too many thoughts going on in her head all at once. She had heard how dangerous it would be for a child to hurt her head. Because of that, she became anxious and scared. Even if the doctor had tried to exin, Auntie Ji was having a hard time understanding what he had said. She recalled that Doctor Bai was still around and hoped that the presence of someone familiar would help her to calm down. Bai Qi was about to follow after Auntie Ji when he realized that his little sister was still with him. He looked at her, wondering if he should take her along into the treatment room. ¡°Doctor Bai, if it is alright with you, I can stay here and look after your little sister.¡± Zhang Li Xue quickly suggested when she saw the hesitant look on his face. ¡°This...¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. You have my number. When you are done, you can call me and we¡¯ll meet up again.¡± Bai Qi nced at his little sister and made up his mind. ¡°Then, I will have to trouble you, Miss Zhang.¡± He turned at his little sister again and spoke. ¡°Xi Xi, stay with my friend for a while. I¡¯ll go and look at Xiao Yan, alright?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll stay here obediently and listen to big sister well.¡± Chapter 92 92 You are the First Zhang Li Xue watched as the young doctor walked into the hospital building before turning to the little girl beside her. Their gazes met and the little girl was smiling shyly at her. ¡°Xi Xi, your brother had to go in and work for a while, you¡¯ll stay here with me, alright?¡± ¡°Sister, I¡¯ll listen to you since my brother is away.¡± Zhang Li Xue watched as the little girl nodded and thought that she was very obedient. Most of the young children around Bai Xi Xi¡¯s age would not get close to a person they just met. However, Bai Xi Xi listened to her brother¡¯s words and stayed with her. Of course, the reason Bai Xi Xi could easily get along with anyone she just met was that she would often live with someone else whenever her brother was away. After a while, she had gotten used to it. ¡°Then, Xi Xi, howe you¡¯re at the hospital? Did youe over to find your brother?¡± ¡°No. Xiao Yan was injured. Then, Auntie Ji took her to the hospital. Because there was no one at home, Auntie Ji took me along as well.¡± ..... ¡°Auntie Ji?¡± ¡°It¡¯s the auntie whoe out a while ago,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°Whenever my brother is at work, I usually stay with Auntie Ji¡¯s family.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought over her words and found out that there was something strange about it. However, she could not figure out what it was. ¡°Then, what about your mother?¡± Bai Xi Xi pursed her lips and stayed silent for a long time. Seeing the little girl react, Zhang Li Xue wondered if perhaps she had done or said something wrong. ¡°My mother passed away,¡± Bai Xi Xi spoke in a low voice. ¡°My brother said, she passed away after giving birth to me.¡± Her heart skipped a beat and her eyes widened in surprise. She had never thought that the little girl¡¯s mother would pass away when she was very young. Zhang Li Xue wanted to scold herself for asking such an insensitive question. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Other than these words, there was nothing else that she knew to say. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Bai Xi Xi forced a smile. ¡°I don¡¯t remember much about my parents, but I always have Brother Bai Qi by my side.¡± From the little girl¡¯s words, Zhang Li Xue could guess that the siblings¡¯ parents were no longer around. Then... Doctor Bai had to raise his little sister by himself? Her heart ached as she thought about it. It turned out that Doctor Bai was quite pitiful as well. Taking a deep breath, Zhang Li Xue tried to put on a smile on her face again. ¡°Then, Xi Xi, what do you want to do while waiting for your brother?¡± Bai Xi Xi pondered over this question seriously. This was the first time that she had met this sister. Therefore, she could not think of anything that the two of them could do together. ¡°Xi Xi, have you had your meal yet? Do you want to go and sit at a cafe while waiting for your brother?¡± Zhang Li Xue suggested. There were a few eatery ces around the hospital. Zhang Li Xue thought that it would be a good idea to wait for Bai Qi at such a ce. Bai Xi Xi touched her stomach. She realized that she had not eaten her lunch yet. Earlier, Auntie Ji was preparing her lunch when Xiao Yan injured herself. Auntie Ji had not finished cooking. She had to turn off the stove before taking them to the hospital. ¡°I haven¡¯t eaten yet.¡± ¡°Then, let¡¯s go and eat. Xi Xi, what do you want to eat?¡± ¡°Sister Zhang, can I have noodles?¡± ¡°You like noodles?¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°I like noodles the most. Brother Bai Qi made the best noodles, but Xi Xi loved every kind of noodles as well.¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled. ¡°Your brother could make noodles as well?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded again. ¡°Brother Bai Qi¡¯s cooking is very good.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that the more she talked to this girl, the more that she was going to learn about Bai Qi. Perhaps, if she asked the right question before Bai Qi arrived at the restaurant, she would be able to learn everything about him. Now that she thought about it, Doctor Bai was such a quiet man, wasn¡¯t he? If she did not ask him any questions, he would not tell her anything. It seemed that he did not like to talk about himself and would rather listen to her chatters. After pondering for a while, Zhang Li Xue took the little girl to the nearest cafe and texted Bai Qi that the two of them were going to wait for him over there. Zhang Li Xue ordered a bowl of noodles for the little girl and a ss of juice for herself. Seeing how the little girl continued to look at everything around her curiously made her wonder just what was going on in her mind. Once she was done looking around, Bai Xi Xi looked at the sister in front of her again and smiled shyly. Her brother had sent her to live with other people all her life. Each time, her brother would send her to stay with a middle-aged woman, such as Auntie Jiang and Auntie Ji. This was the first time that Bai Xi Xi had stayed with a pretty sister and she could not take her eyes off her. She would never think that her brother would have a friend such as this pretty sister. Zhang Li Xue chuckled when she noticed the way the little girl was staring at her. ¡°Xi Xi, is there something you wanted to say?¡± Bai Xi Xi shook her head. A few secondster, she paused and nodded. ¡°Sister, are you really my brother¡¯s friend?¡± Zhang Li Xue wondered if perhaps the little girl was now worrying if she was a kidnapper. ¡°Of course. Your brother helped me a few times andter we became friends. Is it strange that we are friends?¡± ¡°No. But, most of Brother Bai Qi¡¯s friends are boys. Xi Xi never thought that Brother Bai Qi would have a girl friend as well. Sister Zhang, you are the first I met.¡± Her brow raised. Zhang Li Xue suddenly wondered if this little sweet girl was hinting that her brother was still single. Chapter 93 93 It¡¯s a Secret As the food arrived, Bai Xi Xi began to eat her noodle happily. The two girls had only gotten to know each other. As Bai Qi was the only topic inmon for them, the girls continued to talk about him. Of course, Bai Xi Xi who adored her brother very much would love to talk about him non-stop. Zhang Li Xue continued to listen to the little girl¡¯s chattery and smiled. She could not help thinking that both Bai Qi and his little sister¡¯s personality were too different. By the time Bai Qi showed up at the cafe, his sister had already told Zhang Li Xue all about growing up under his care. The little girl sat facing the door and quickly noticed her brother walking into the cafe. Seeing that her brother was looking around, Bai Xi Xi had quickly shut her mouth and continued eating. Zhang Li Xue saw that the little girl had suddenly kept quiet and thought that it was a little strange. Before she could ask what was going on, the man¡¯s familiar voice appeared behind her. ¡°Xi Xi!¡± Turning around, Zhang Li Xue saw that Bai Qi was walking in their direction. Their gazes met and Zhang Li Xue shed him a smile. ¡°Doctor Bai.¡± Bai Qi nced at his sister. A breath of relief escaped him when he saw that his sister was still eating her noodles. He looked at Zhang Li Xue again and shot her an apologetic look. ..... ¡°I¡¯m sorry for disturbing you.¡± Zhang Li Xie waved her hand. ¡°It¡¯s fine. Doctor Bai, please, have a seat. Your sister is still eating her noodle.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Then he sat next to his sister and spoke, ¡°Xi Xi, have you been obedient?¡± The little girl drank some soup before turning to her brother. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, listen to you and stayed with Pretty Sister obediently.¡± ¡°Pretty Sister?¡± Bai Qi blinked. Wasn¡¯t it Sister Zhang a while ago? When did it change to pretty sister? Bai Xi Xi showed off her white teeth as she looked at the pretty sister. A helpless sigh escaped him. Bai Qi stretched his hand to pat his sister on the head before looking at Zhang Li Xue. ¡°I hope that my little sister isn¡¯t making things difficult for you.¡± ¡°Of course, not. Your little sister is fun to talk to.¡± Bai Qi raised a brow. He looked at his sister and asked, ¡°Xi Xi, what did you and my friend talk about?¡± The little girl nced at Zhang Li Xue before turning to her brother again. ¡°It¡¯s a secret.¡± The corner of his lips twitched. Bai Qi almost thought that he was hearing things when he saw that his sister was being serious about it. Growing up, his sister would tell him almost everything. This was the first time that he had heard his sister keeping a secret from him and Bai Qi did not know how he should react to this. ¡°Xi Xi, you have a secret from me?¡± Bai Xi Xi lowered her head. She thought about the matters she had told this pretty sister. She thought that her brother would not like it if he knew that she had told the pretty sister about their life. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, girls are allowed to have secrets with each other.¡± The little girl batted her eyes, looking all innocent. Zhang Li Xue watched the siblings¡¯ interaction andughed. Bai Xi Xi was just too adorable. It was impossible not to like her. Bai Qi heaved helplessly when h heard Zhang Li Xue¡¯sughter. ¡°Miss Zhang, what did you and my sister talk about.¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at Bai Xi Xi and smiled. ¡°Your sister is right. Girls are allowed to have secrets. Anyway, Doctor Bai, you shouldn¡¯t probe into a girl¡¯s matter.¡± Bai Qi was starting to worry about what his sister had told Zhang Li Xue. But the girls seemed to have made up their minds and did not want to tell him anything. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, how about Xiao Yan? Is she feeling better?¡± Bai Xi Xi quickly changed the topic to distract her brother. Just as Bai Xi Xi had thought, her brother¡¯s expression changed immediately. ¡°Mmm... Xiao Yan¡¯s condition isn¡¯t that bad. However, the doctor still wanted her to stay at the hospital for observation,¡± Bai Qi said. A faint smile curled on his lips. ¡°Xi Xi, tomorrow, you don¡¯t have to go to Auntie Ji¡¯s house. Auntie Ji will be apanying Xiao Yan to the hospital.¡± The little girl nodded obediently before she lowered her head again. If her brother did not send her to Auntie Ji¡¯s ce, then, she will have to stay home alone as her brother went to work, right? She hoped that her brother would not have to work at night. Although she was getting used to staying home alone, Bai Xi Xi did not like to stay alone at night. Sometimes, even the sound of the wind could scare her. However, this was not something that she could tell her brother. Bai Xi Xi did not want her brother to worry. Bai Xi Xi finished her noodles and her brother went to the counter to pay for his sister¡¯s lunch. The little girl could not help but felt a little reluctant to part with the pretty sister. It was the first time that she had talked for so long and she quite liked this sister. Who knows when will be the next time that they could see each other again? ¡°Miss Zhang, thank you for your help,¡± Bai Qi spoke as he held his sister¡¯s hand. ¡°No worries. Your sister is cute. I enjoyed talking to her a lot.¡± Bai Qi nced at his sister and wondered just what the two of them had talked about while he was away for a while. Zhang Li Xue looked at Bai Qi and asked, ¡°Doctor Bai, do you need me to send you and your sister home?¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. Our apartment is only within walking distance.¡± He looked at his sister and spoke, ¡°Xi Xi, say goodbye to my friend. Then, let¡¯s go home.¡± The little girl looked at Zhang Li Xue and spoke, ¡°Pretty Sister, goodbye. Thank you for apanying Xi Xi. Let¡¯s meet again another day.¡± Her heart melted. If only Bai Qi was not around, she would surely hug this adorable little sister. ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s meet again another day.¡± A thought came to her mind. Zhang Li Xue took out her purse and handed Bai Xi Xi a card. ¡°Xi Xi, this is my personal number. Keep it. If you wanted to talk to me again, you can give me a call.¡± Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Thank you.¡± Chapter 94 94 nning a Vacation After recuperating at home for two weeks, Zhang Li Xue finally returned to the office. When she arrived at the office, Zhang Li Xue heard from her co-workers that her father had ordered everyone to look after her. During lunch hour, she will have to leave the office and have her meal with everyone else. Zhang Li Xue always knew that her father doted and worry about her the most. Hearing what her co-workers had said turned her heart warm. But it also made her feel a little guilty for taking easy on her own health. A while ago, she had scared her father with her gastric problem. Her father did not want something like that to happen again and had let others keep close eyes on her. However, during lunch hour, Zhang Yi Hai and the triplets showed up at her office to drag her to lunch. The triplets brought over some packed lunch and ced the food container in front of her. ¡°Sister, our mom was worried that you would skip your lunch again. She made this and let us share with you,¡± Wei Zi Ming, the eldest spoke. ¡°Sister, you have to eat a lot,¡± Wei Zi Qian looked at her with a stern look in his eyes. Zhang Li Xue chuckled as she watched everyone worrying over her. Picking up her chopstick, Zhang Li Xue began to eat the meals that her aunt had prepared. ..... Just like that, four men were serving her as she ate her lunch. It was a sight that would make others envious. However, everyone in the hotel was aware of her identity. Even if they were envious there was nothing that they can do about it. Zhang Li Xue watched as her little brother clipped a piece of steamed broli to her bowl and made a face. Seeing that the boys were watching her, Zhang Li Xue could only at the tasteless steamed broli obediently. ¡°Sister, let¡¯s n a short vacation,¡± Wei Zi Qian spoke. ¡°We are supposed to be on a summer break, but here we are. We were working part-time to gain some experience and a little pocket money. A few of our friends were posting photos of their vacation. We also wanted to go and y around.¡± As he spoke, Wei Zi Qian turned to his brothers and they all nodded in agreement. Zhang Li Xue pondered over their suggestion and thought that it was pitiful that they had to work during their vacation. It would be fine if they went out to have fun for a few days. ¡°Do you want to go to the amusement park?¡± It would take less than an hour to reach the amusement park in B City. They had their VIP pass and would not have to queue if they wanted to y. ¡°God, no.¡± Wei Zi Kai pulled a face. ¡°We have been going to the amusement park in B City ever since we were little kids. Let¡¯s go somewhere else.¡± ¡°Then, where do you want to go?¡± ¡°The beach!¡± Wei Zi Qian said. ¡°Sister, it has been a while since we¡¯ve gone to the beach.¡± The triplets agreed with the suggestion. Zhang Li Xue turned to her brother and raised a brow. ¡°It¡¯s fine. But we can only go for a few days,¡± Zhang Yi Hai agreed. ¡°Then, I will talk to our parents,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I¡¯ll ask my friend, Fang Su Jin toe along as well, alright?¡± The boys thought that it would be too lonely for their sister to be the only girl around. Naturally, they agreed with her suggestion. ¡°Then, let¡¯s go next week.¡± Wei Zi Ming said. Zhang Li Xue pulled out her phone and checked her schedule. ¡°I can¡¯t do it next week. How about the two weekster?¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at his sister curiously. ¡°You have something nned?¡± ¡°Mmm... high school¡¯s ss reunion. A few of my ssmates came back and they wanted to meet everyone.¡± Zhang Yi Hai narrowed his eyes when he heard her answer. However, Zhang Li Xue had failed to see the look in her brother¡¯s eyes as the triplets were busy dragging her to discuss their vacation n. Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai was unable to stop thinking of her sister¡¯s uing reunion. He knew well that his sister will run into Mu Zhen Yu at her ss reunion and he did not like where this was going. The thought that the man would try to get close to his sister again made him unhappy. ... ¡°Su Jin, how about it? Would you apany me and my brothers to the beach?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. After dinner with the family, Zhang Li Xue called her friend and told her about their vacation n. Fang Su Jin frowned as she thought about going on a trip with Zhang Li Xue and her brothers. She could tolerate the triplets as they were usually very lively. However, Zhang Yi Hai was quite a scary person. Thest time he showed up at her art exhibition, Fang Su Jin almost had a heart attack. She was busy exining her drawing to her friend, but Zhang Yi Hai was watching them with his hawk eyes. It was giving her anxiety. ¡°Come on. Come with me. Otherwise, I would be the only girl around,¡± Zhang Li Xue continued to coax her friend. ¡°Su Jin, we can share a room and do a lot of things together. How about it?¡± Fang Su Jin thought that it was pitiful for Zhang Li Xue to be alone. ¡°Alright. I guess I¡¯m not too busy that week.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed happily. ¡°Su Jin, thank you.¡± The two friends chatted until Fang Su Jin mentioned her ss reunion next week. Zhang Li Xue was surprised to know that Fang Su Jin knew about this reunion. ¡°It¡¯s not anything strange,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°After Mu Zhen Yu returned to Y City, a lot of people have been talking about him. You are probably unaware of this as you did not pay much attention to the gossip around.¡± Zhang Li Xue knew that her friend¡¯s words were right. She rarely mixed with the upper-ss socialites her age. She was only close to Fang Su Jin as they have known each other since childhood. ¡°I heard that Mu Zhen Yu¡¯spany will move to Y City soon,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°A lot of people were discussing his business. But, Li Xue, if your brother knew that the reunion is for Mu Zhen Yu, would he let you attend this reunion without him?¡± The corner of her lips twitched. Zhang Li Xue could already sense that her brother would create trouble if he knew who would show up at this reunion. Chapter 95 95 Our Star Finally Arrived Li Qin Yao was reading some documents in the dining area when she saw her daughter sneaking around the house, acting suspiciously. It seemed that recently, her daughter would often act suspiciously. Li Qin Yao began to wonder if her little girl was hiding something from everyone. After watching the girl for a while, Li Qin Yao finally walked over to her daughter and called her name. ¡°Li Xue.¡± The girl jumped in surprise. Zhang Li Xue sucked in a deep breath. Once she saw that the person who called her was no other than her mother, Zhang Li Xue was finally at ease. ¡°Mommy, you scared me.¡± ¡°What are you doing sneaking around? You look like a thief in your own house.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed anxiously. She looked around before turning to her mother again. Li Qin Yao lowered her gaze and finally saw that her daughter was dressed prettily with a purse in her hand. ¡°Li Xue, are you going out?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°There¡¯s a school reunion. Mommy, I¡¯ve mentioned it to you previously. I¡¯m just worried that my brother will see me and wanted to tag along. You know that Yi Hai liked to stick around with me all the time.¡± Li Qin Yao chuckled as she recalled how sticky her son could be. She had thought that Zhang Yi Hai would stop being too close to his sister once he grew up and reached puberty. However, that boy continued to follow after his sister like a little tail. ..... ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about your brother,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°He went out a while ago.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Zhang Li Xue could not hide her surprise. If her brother was not at home, then, what was she doing sneaking around? She had even made some ns and let Fang Su Jin be involved in it just so her brother would not run into Mu Zhen Yu. ¡°Your brother went to your aunt¡¯s ce to meet with the triplets,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°They were probably going to y some games.¡± Zhang Li Xue was more at ease upon hearing her mother¡¯s words. ¡°Then, Mommy, I should get going first. Otherwise, I¡¯ll bete.¡± Since her brother was not at home, she should go out fast. It would be troublesome if she run into her brother. ¡°Then go ahead. Don¡¯te back toote.¡± ¡°Un. I know.¡± Zhang Li Xue grabbed her keys ad quickly made her escape. Other than her brother, Zhang Li Xue also hoped that she would not run into her father. The two men in her life were too overly worried. After driving for around twenty minutes, Zhang Li Xue finally arrived at the restaurant. Just as she pulled over the car into the parking spot, her phone beeped with some message notification. Seeing that it was Zhou Tong, asking about her whereabouts, Zhang Li Xue quickly replied with her location. Grabbing her purse, Zhang Li Xue walked into the restaurant. The server walked over and ushered her to the private room. Once she walked in, Zhang Li Xue saw that a lot of her ssmates had shown up. However, the main star, Mu Zhen Yu was nowhere inside the room. ¡°Li Xue, you¡¯re here,¡± Zhou Tong walked over and held her hand. ¡°I¡¯m not toote, am I?¡± Zhou Tongughed. ¡°Fortunately not. There were a few others who had not shown up yet. Come, let¡¯s go over there and chat with the others. We haven¡¯t seen each other for a while. There is a lot to catch up on.¡± Zhang Li Xue followed after her friends and met with the others. Just then, their ss Monitor walked over and nodded at her as a form of greeting. Because she had skipped a year when she started school, Zhang Li Xue had be the youngest among her ssmates. Because of that, everyone in her ss would treat her as their junior. ¡°ss monitor, hello,¡± Zhang Li Xue greeted. ¡°Li Xue, it¡¯s good to see you here as well.¡± The ss Monitor heaved a sigh. ¡°You... you need to participate in the group chat once in a while.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°ss Monitor, sorry. It wasn¡¯t my intention to ignore you or the others. It was just that, these past few days, I have been busy with some matters.¡± Fortunately, the ss Monitor did not mind this matter that much. ¡°Fortunately, Zhou Tong told me that you areing to this reunion as well. You don¡¯t know how hard it was to invite Mu Zhen Yu toe over. He said, if you did not show up, then, he didn¡¯t want toe.¡± Zhang Li Xue was a little surprised by this information. It turned out that Mu Zhen Yu was willing to attend this gathering because of her? Zhang Li Xue stayed at the side as she listened to her ssmates chatting happily. Suddenly, the server pushed the door with Mu Zhen Yu and a few of his close friends in the ss behind him. The atmosphere in the room turned quiet. ¡°Mu Zhen Yu!¡± The ss Monitor spoke. He walked over to the door and gave Mu Zhen Yu a look over. ¡°Hey, our star had finally arrived.¡± Mu Zhen Yu shed an apologetic smile. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. It has been a while since I was in Y City. I had trouble finding this ce.¡± He turned to his friends and nodded. ¡°Fortunately, these guys came to fetch me.¡± The ss Monitor patted Mu Zhen Yu on the shoulder. ¡°It just meant that you need to get out more and explore. It has been a long time since you came back. What do you think of Y City? There are a lot of changes, right?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Mu Zhen Yu nodded. ¡°A lot of things have changed.¡± His gaze shifted to Zhang Li Xue who stood among the girls. Then, his lips curled into a faint smile and the look in his eyes turned gentler. Before he could speak, the ss Monitor had pulled him over to the table. ¡°Come. Let¡¯s have a seat and order,¡± the ss Monitor spoke. ¡°Let¡¯s chat while we eat some food. Today¡¯s meal will be covered by me.¡± Everyone started to cheer upon hearing the ss Monitor¡¯s words. Chapter 96 96 You are Always Special There were many of their ssmates who had lost contact with Mu Zhen Yu after he moved to G Country. Now that the man had returned, everyone was curious to listen to his experience in the foreign country. Zhang Li Xue sat with Zhou Tong as she listened to his story as well. She had lost contact with him and was curious to know how had he managed, to stay in a foreign country alone. Now that she had listened to his story, Zhang Li Xue could not help but admire him a little bit more. Everyone in the room was having so much fun catching up while eating their meal. Seeing how the boys were surrounding Mu Zhen Yu made her heave a breath in disappointment. When she decided to join this reunion, Zhang Li Xue had hoped that she could talk to Mu Zhen Yu as well. After they have gone out sometimes ago, both of them had been busy with their life. Now that the man was in front of her, she could not find a chance to speak to him. After drinking some water, Zhang Li Xue stood up and told Zhou Tong that she was going to the restroom. She spent a couple of minutes in the cubicle before standing in front of the mirror to wash her hands. A faint sigh escaped as she thought of how Mu Zhen Yu was too busy being surrounded by the others. It seemed that it would be impossible to talk to him today. ..... Zhang Li Xue was considering that she should leave the party early and perhaps, head over to her aunt¡¯s ce and join the boys to y games. But she quickly shook the idea off her mind. Even if she could not speak to Mu Zhen Yu today, she could still talk with Zhou Tong and the others. As she made up her mind, Zhang Li Xue walked out of the bathroom. However, her movement halted the moment she saw a familiar figure in front of her. ¡°Li Xue.¡± The man shed a smile at her. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu. Why are you here?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked in the opposite direction where the gents¡¯ restroom was located. ¡°When I saw youe out, I decided toe over and wait for you,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. A shade of pink appeared on her cheek when Zhang Li Xue heard his words. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, is there something you would like to say to me?¡± ¡°I just wanted to chat,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. ¡°Thest time I asked you out again, you said you were busy with something else.¡± Zhang Li Xue recalled his phone call a few weeks ago. At that time, she was in the hospital because of her appendicitis. The surgery went well, but her family members insisted for she stayed home a while longer to recuperate. Because of that, she had to reject his invitation. Zhang Li Xue lowered her head and exined her situation. Hearing that Zhang Li Xue had rejected his invitation because she was having surgery made him worry. Mu Zhen Yu gave the girl a look over and asked, ¡°Such big things happen and you did not even tell me. Are you alright now?¡± ¡°Mmm... I¡¯m already recovered. Brother Zhen Yu, sorry for making you worry.¡± Mu Zhen Yu heaved a sigh as he looked at her. He put his hand into his jacket and pulled out a card. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± A bright smile curled on her lips. ¡°My office¡¯s renovation will bepleted at the end of the month. Li Xue, you shoulde to our open day.¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled. She looked at the card and recalled that she should be free on that day. ¡°Thank you. I will try to make it to the open day.¡± He looked around and put a finger on his lips. ¡°But don¡¯t tell anyone about it. I only give this invitation card to you.¡± She slid the invitation card into her purse and smiled. ¡°Then, should I think of myself as special?¡± The smile on his face widened. ¡°Li Xue, you are always special to me.¡± Her movement halted. Zhang Li Xue did not expect to hear such words from Mu Zhen Yu. Her cheek reddened and she did not know where she should be putting her hands. Zhang Li Xue could feel her heartbeat go faster as the two of them continued to stare at each other for a long time. It almost felt as if everything around her had disappeared. The only person that remained was this man she used to have a crush on. The piercing tone from her phone broke the moment between them. Zhang Li Xue shed an apologetic look to Mu Zhen Yu. Then, she quickly pulled out her phone and saw that it was a number she had not recognized. Usually, she was someone who would not entertain an unknown number. However, as she recalled the awkward moment just now, Zhang Li Xue decided to take this call. ¡°Hello?¡± ¡°Pretty sister!¡± It did not take her too long to figure out who was on the other line. As she recalled, there was only one person who would call her ¡®Pretty Sister¡¯. Moreover, Bai Xi Xi¡¯s adorable voice was hard to miss. ¡°Xi Xi?¡± A smile curled on her lips. ¡°Un. It¡¯s me.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked up and motioned to Mu Zhen Yu that she was going to answer this call. As she walked to the corner, Zhang Li Xue heard the little girl¡¯s voice again. ¡°Pretty sister, I need your help. Can youe over to my ce?¡± Zhang Li Xue was quick to notice that something was wrong with the little girl¡¯s tone of voice. ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Where is your bother?¡± ¡°My brother is on duty today,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°Xi Xi is staying home alone because Auntie Ji went away to another city. It¡¯s just that, the faucet in the bathroom broke. I did not know what I should do to make it stop. The bathroom is almost flooding. Xi Xi tried to call my brother, but he was not picking up his phone. Pretty sister, you¡¯re the first person who I could think of.¡± Chapter 97 97 A Little Too Late A ck 4WD was seen pulling over in the parking spot. Then, four handsome boys alighted, attracting a few passersby. The boys¡¯ height and the handsome look became the talk among the onlookers. However, as the boys were used to this scenario, none of them paid any attention to the people around them. Zhang Yi Hai looked up at the signboard and his lips pursed into a thin line. ¡°Brother, you¡¯re generous,¡± Wei Zi Kai spoke as he stood beside his cousin. ¡°I didn¡¯t think that you would be this kind to treat us to a lunch here.¡± Zhang Yi Hai did not speak a word. He came over to this restaurant with the triplets, knowing that his sister would be having a reunion with her ssmates. He had given his sister an hour. Rather than letting Mu Zhen Yu find a chance to get close to his sister, Zhang Yi Hai decided to show up and pick up his sister. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s go in.¡± Zhang Yi Hai waved his hand at the triplets before he led them in. The server greeted him at the door and ushered the group of four to a private room as per requested. As they walked along the corridor, Zhang Yi Hai couldn¡¯t help but look all around, hoping that he could find out his sister¡¯s whereabouts. ..... They walked past arge private room just in time for someone to push the door toe out. Coincidentally, the person was a good friend of Zhang Li Xue, Zhou Tong. Their gazes met and Zhou Tong immediately recognized the person in front of her. ¡°You are... Li Xue¡¯s younger brother?¡± Zhou Tong pointed her finger at the tall man. Because of her close rtionship with Zhang Li Xue, Zhou Tong had met Zhang Yi Hai a few times and could recognize him immediately. Zhang Yi Hai studied the woman in front of him with uncertainty. ¡°You... are a friend of my sister?¡± The person in front of him seemed familiar, yet not so familiar at the same time. Zhang Yi Hai thought that it was because of her makeup. ¡°Brother,¡± Wei Zi Ming raised his brow. ¡°Is this someone you know?¡± Zhou Tong nced at the triplets before turning to Zhang Yi Hai again. ¡°Hello,¡± the smile on her face widened. ¡°I¡¯m not sure if you remember me. I¡¯m Zhou Tong. Your sister and I used to y basketball together.¡± Now that she had introduced herself, Zhang Yi Hai realized that the person in front of him was quite familiar. ¡°Hello.¡± Zhang Yi Hai greeted politely. ¡°Zhou Tong, why are you standing at the door?¡± Hearing the ss Monitor¡¯s voice, Zhou Tong quickly turned around. ¡°ss Monitor, Mu Zhen Yu. It¡¯s nothing. I ran into someone I know.¡± Zhang Yi Hai heard the name Zhou Tong had called and his expression began to change. He shifted his gaze and sure enough, that big fly, Mu Zhen Yu was at the restaurant. ¡°Who is it?¡± The ss Monitor asked. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai?¡± It was Mu Zhen Yu who spoke. His gaze then shifted to the triplets who came with the boy. Then, a faint smile curled on his lips. Mu Zhen Yu seemed to have understood the reason Zhang Yi Hai would show up at the restaurant where they were having a reunion. After all, it was not the first time that something like this had happened. Years ago, Zhang Yi Hai would often show up each time he was with his sister. ¡°Are you looking for your sister?¡± Mu Zhen Yu asked. He did not wait for the boy to answer before he spoke again. ¡°But, I think you¡¯re a little toote. Your sister left five minutes ago.¡± Zhou Tong and the ss Monitor nodded enthusiastically. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°My sister left?¡± Zhang Yi Hai frowned. This was not something that he had expected. Zhang Yi Hai thought that his sister would stay around until the end of the event. ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Zhou Tong spoke. ¡°She received a call from a friend and said that there¡¯s an emergency.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nced at Mu Zhen Yu and saw the man shrugged. Seeing the smile on the man¡¯s face made him feel annoyed. ¡°Then, thank you.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded before he led the triplets to the private room. The frown on his face deepened as he thought of what Zhou Tong had said. His sister had an emergency? Which friend? Fang Su Jin? Zhang Yi Hai could not help but worry about his sister. ... Meanwhile, the person that Zhang Yi Hai was worrying about had arrived at the apartment near the hospital. Zhang Li Xue pulled over her car before checking at the address a few more times. Once she was sure that this was indeed the address that Bai Xi Xi had given her, Zhang Li Xue alighted from the vehicle and climbed up the stairs. A slight frown appeared on her face as she looked at the surroundings. Thinking that the little girl had to live alone at this ce whenever her brother was working made her worry. Zhang Li Xue did not know whether the ce is secure enough for Bai Xi Xi. After looking around for a while, Zhang Li Xue finally found the apartment that Bai Xi Xi had mentioned. She pressed the doorbell and cupped her ear on the door, hoping to hear what was going on inside. The door opened to a small slit and a drenched Bai Xi Xi appeared at the door. Relief shed on her face when she saw the pretty sister at the door. ¡°Pretty sister!¡± Bai Xi Xi called. ¡°Xi Xi, are you alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked, anxiously. She wanted to look at the little girl, but could not see much through the small gap. ¡°Hold on.¡± Bai Xi Xi closed the door to unchain the security chain lock. A few secondster, the door opened again. ¡°Sister, pleasee in.¡± The moment Zhang Li Xue entered the house, she could hear the sound of watering from the bathroom. She closed the door behind her, took off her shoes, and went straight toward the source of the sound. Just as Bai Xi Xi had mentioned, the bathroom was flooded and the water continued to flow from the sink. Zhang Li Xue looked around the ce and finally spotted the main valve to the water source. With her height, Zhang Li Xue reached to turn off the master valve, and soon, the water from the sink stopped flowing. A breath of relief escaped her as the sound of water stopped. However, her mind went nk for a few seconds when she saw the water all around her. Chapter 98 98 Cleaning Up ¡°It stopped,¡± Bai Xi Xi looked at the bathroom with a dazed look on her face. Zhang Li Xue turned around and saw the drenched Bai Xi Xi standing at the bathroom entrance. The light in her eyes flickered as Zhang Li Xue noticed the little girl¡¯s reddened eyes. She could imagine Bai Xi Xi panicking when the water continued to pour and she had no one to help her to turn it off. Zhang Li Xue went over to the girl¡¯s side and crouched down to get to her level. ¡°It¡¯s alright. Everything is alright now.¡± A gentle smile curled on her lips. ¡°Xi Xi, were you scared?¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. She recalled the moment the sink broke and how nothing she do could stop the water from flowing. Bai Xi Xi could not help but to sniffled. If the water did not stop flowing, then, it will spill everywhere into the house. When her brother returned, would he scold her? ¡°Alright, don¡¯t cry.¡± Zhang Li Xue stretched her hand to wipe the tears streaming down the little girl¡¯s face. Then, she pulled Bai Xi Xi into her embrace and consoled her. ¡°Pretty Sister,¡± Bai Xi Xi sniffled. ¡°Don¡¯t hug me. Your clothes would get dirty.¡± She still remembered that the Pretty Sister had shown up in a beautiful dress. If her dress was dirtied because of her, Bai Xi Xi would not know what to do. ¡°It¡¯s just a piece of garment. I can always wash it afterward,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. She patted the girl¡¯s shoulder a few times and spoke, ¡°Xi Xi, are you feeling better now?¡± ..... Bai Xi Xi sniffled. Then, she adjusted her mood. ¡°Un. I¡¯m feeling better.¡± Zhang Li Xue pulled away and smiled. ¡°Then, how about we clean up the bathroom together before your brother showed up?¡± The girl looked at the flood in the bathroom that had started toe out to the living room. This was not something that she could clean up alone. ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Xi Xi pursed her lips into a thin line. ¡°Pretty Sister, thank you.¡± ¡°You¡¯re wee.¡± Zhang Li Xue bopped the little girl¡¯s nose. ¡°I¡¯m d that Xi Xi had called me for help.¡± ¡°You are?¡± Bai Xi Xi looked back in uncertainty. ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°It means you trust me enough to let mee and help you. Alright. Xi Xi, I don¡¯t know the things around this ce. Why don¡¯t you help to get some mop and wiping clothes so we can start working?¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. Then, she turned around to get the things that they might need to clean up the mess. Once the girl was out of her view, Zhang Li Xue took her time to look around the ce. Although this ce was slightly depted, she could see that the house was very clean. It was small, but it was enough for the siblings to live in together. Before Bai Xi Xi returned with the equipment they might need, Zhang Li Xue began to look around to find a way to get rid of the flooding water in the bathroom. She took off her jacket before walking back into the bathroom. When Bai Xi Xi arrived, the two of them work hard to absorb the water using a map and an old towel. They get the water into a bucket before throwing them slowly down the drain. Fortunately, her father had thrown her into the housekeeping department for a few months. During that time, Zhang Li Xue had learned the way to clean up the toilet and picked up a few cleaning up tips from the friendly aunties. It took them a couple of hours to clean up the water and the affected surroundings. When they were both done, the two of them sat on the sofa with a tired look on their faces. Zhang Li Xue nced at the little girl beside her and smiled. It was hard on her to deal with everything on her own. ¡°Xi Xi, are you tired?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°Fortunately, I have you to help me. Otherwise, I didn¡¯t know how long it will take for me to clean up this mess.¡± ¡°We both work hard together,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. She looked in the bathroom direction again and sighed. ¡°I can only help you to clean up a little bit. As for the bathroom... you will need to ask your brother to find someone to fix it.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded again. ¡°I will talk to Brother Bai Qi about it.¡± Just as she finished saying those words, Bai Xi Xi¡¯s stomach started to grumble loudly. Her eyes widened. Then, Bai Xi Xi covered her stomach with her small hands. ¡°Xi X, have you not eaten your lunch yet?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. When Bai Xi Xi called her earlier, it was just around lunch hour. Seeing the mess around the house, Zhang Li Xue could guess that the pipe was broken for a while before the girl finally picked up the phone to dial her number. ¡°I haven¡¯t.¡± Bai Xi Xi lowered her head. She looked up again as she seemed to recall something else. ¡°But, my brother left me something in the fridge. I¡¯ll go ahead and reheat the food.¡± Without waiting for a reply, Bai Xi Xi ran into the kitchen and opened the refrigerator. She took the dishes that her brother had prepared for her earlier and put them into the microwave. Zhang Li Xue stood up and followed the girl to the kitchen. She took a look around the surrounding before speaking again, ¡°Xi Xi, do you always live alone whenever your brother was working?¡± ¡°Not really. Usually, I would go and stay with Auntie Ji. But this week, she was not at home. Sometimes, I would go and live with Auntie Yun as well.¡± ¡°Auntie Yun?¡± ¡°Mmm... My brother said Auntie Yun is his mentor¡¯s wife.¡± Zhang Li Xue was quick to figure out that the Auntie Yun was the same Auntie Yun she knew. She had never thought that her Uncle Qi Zheng¡¯s family would help Doctor Bai Qi to look after his sister as well. Bai Xi Xi took a clean mug and filled it with some water for the Pretty Sister. ¡°Sister have a drink. You should be tired after work.¡± Her lips tilted into a smile. ¡°Xi Xi, thank you.¡± She took a sip from the water and sighed with satisfaction. ¡°That¡¯s right, you said that your brother was not picking up his phone just now. Does he do this often?¡± ¡°Mmm... My brother said he¡¯s a doctor. Sometimes, whenever there was an emergency, he might not be able to pick up his phone. I think, my brother should be working hard and did not have time to look at his phone.¡± Zhang Li Xue was about to say something when she recalled that the siblings had no one but each other after they lost their parents. Her eyes turned gentler as she looked at the little girl again. Bai Xi Xi is just too pitiful. Chapter 99 99 Are You Crying? Fang¡¯s Residence. Stretching her hand, Fang Su Jin pulled out a few tissues and blew her nose. Her eyes reddened as she continued to look at the screen. At this time, the male lead from that drama was staring at the female lead with his eyes full of love. After years of separation and tons of tests, the two of them were finally reunited. However, fate was too cruel to them. Although they were reunited, they could not be with each other due to their identity. The male lead was about to be executed and the female lead was crying until she almost fainted. In the end, the male lead could only promise to meet her again in their next life. Fang Su Jin was moved by this scene. Her face reddened and her tears would not stoping out. By now, her nose could no longer smell anything. Just then, the phone on the side table buzzed. ..... Fang Su Jin reached to take her phone and slid her finger on the screen without looking at the caller ID. Her eyes were glued to the screen and she did not want to miss any moments. She was still hoping that there would be something or someone who could save the male lead. She wanted to see the couple living happily ever after. Fang Su Jin pressed the phone to her ear and spoke, ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Fang Su Jin?¡± The moment she heard the voice, Fang Su Jin immediately halted. The tears that were about to stream down her face suddenly stopped. She pulled the phone away and stared at the screen. It was an unknown number. However, why does it feel as if this voice sounded familiar? She sucked in a deep breath and spoke. ¡°Who is this?¡± Because she had just cried from watching that drama, Fang Su Jin¡¯s voice sounded especially hoarse. ¡°It¡¯s me. Zhang Yi Hai.¡± The man spoke. Her eyes widened in surprise. Her fingers moved faster before her brain and she quickly pressed the red button, before tossing her phone as if it was some hot potato. The phone fell on her table with a loud thud. Her mind was still trying to process what was going on. She finally came to her senses a few secondster. She took the phone again and looked at the caller ID. It was an unknown number. But... that person who spoke on the other line just now... What did he say his name was? Zhang Yi Hai? Li Xue¡¯s younger brother? Fang Su Jin felt a shiver down her spine. Why would Li Xue¡¯s younger brother look for her? Wait. Why would he have her number? Before she could answer any of these questions, the phone began to ring again. Fang Su Jin looked at the screen and saw it was the same unknown number. After a brief hesitation, Fang Su Jin braved herself to pick up the phone call again. ¡°Miss Fang? Are you there?¡± Fang Su Jin cleared her throat. ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± ¡°I¡¯m... Wait. Are you crying?¡± Her face turned red upon hearing his question. ¡°What does this have to do with you?¡± Zhang Yi Hai was quiet for a few seconds. Then, he spoke again, ¡°I¡¯m looking for my sister. Is she with you?¡± Fang Su Jin recalled her earlier arrangement with her friend before. ¡°She was with me a while ago. But she already left. Are you looking for her? She probably turned her phone on silence.¡± Zhang Yi Hai pursed his lips. ¡°Then, thank you. Before Fang Su Jin could say another word, Zhang Yi Hai had already ended the call. The moment she heard the silence, Fang Su Jin quickly called her friend¡¯s number. Fortunately, the call went through after a few seconds. ¡°Li Xue!¡± ¡°Su Jin?¡± Zhang Li Xue frowned. ¡°Why do you sound so strange? Were you crying?¡± Fang Su Jin reached to pull a few more tissue papers and dabbed her eyes. ¡°Un. I was watching a drama earlier. Wait. This was not the reason I called. Li Xue, I think your brother called me just now.¡± ¡°My brother?¡± ¡°Right. You mentioned that you were going to a ss reunion,¡± Fang Su Jin reminded her. ¡± Could it be that he called to check on you?¡± Zhang Li Xue froze. She seemed to recall that before she go out earlier, her brother was not at home. She had thought that she was already safe from her sticky broth. However, it seemed that the boy was calling her friend to check on her? ¡°Li Xue?¡± Fang Su Jin called when her friend did not say a word for a long time. ¡°What should I do?¡± ¡°I already left the reunion a while ago,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Never mind. I know what to do. Su Jin, thank you for warning me.¡± Zhang Li Xue chatted with her friend for a while before she ended the call. When she looked at the caller log, Zhang Li Xue was surprised to see that her brother had called her a few times. A while ago, she was too busy helping Bai Xi Xi to clean up the bathroom that she did not notice her brother has been trying to reach her for a while. Her breath stuck in her throat when she noticed the number of phone calls that Zhang Yi Hai had made. Zhang Li Xue wondered what she should exin to her brotherter on. ¡°Pretty Sister, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Bai Xi Xi was worried when she noticed the pretty sister¡¯s expression. ¡°Nothing.¡± Zhang Li Xue forced a smile. ¡°My friend is looking for me.¡± ¡°Then... do you have to leave now?¡± Bai Xi Xi shed a pitiful look. The little girl hoped that Zhang Li Xue would stay with her a while longer. Bai Xi Xi enjoyed having someone to apany her at home. It was too lonely and she liked having someone to talk to. Meeting the little girl¡¯s eyes made her heart waver. Zhang Li Xue did not have the heart to leave the girl alone. She had seen the apartment¡¯s surrounding just now and thought that it was indeed a little dangerous for Bai Xi Xi to live alone. Fortunately, Bai Xi Xi would have to go to school during weekdays and would only have to stay at home alone whenever her brother was on duty on the weekend. ¡°No.¡± Zhang Li Xue stretched her hand and patted the girl¡¯s head. ¡°I¡¯ll stay and apany you for a while.¡± She hoped that Bai Qi would be returning home soon. Otherwise, she would worry about the little girl. Chapter 100 100 Lies Zhang Li Xue was still staring at her phone when it unexpectedly buzzed. There was a trace of panic when she saw her brother¡¯s name on the screen. Turning to Bai Xi Xi, Zhang Li Xue signaled the girl to stay silent. Then, she took a deep breath and finally epted the call. ¡°Yi Hai?¡± ¡°Sister,¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved a breath of relief when he finally heard his sister¡¯s voice. Zhang Yi Hai has been trying to reach his sister since he learned that she had left her ex-ssmates gathering. However, no matter how many times he called, Zhang Yi Hai was unable to reach her. Before he left, Zhang Yi Hai heard from her former ssmates that his sister had left due to an emergency. Of course, when he could not reach his sister, Zhang Yi Hai would not stop worrying. Terrifying thoughts came to his mind and he could not sit still. Through some connection, Zhang Yi Hai tried to look for his sister¡¯s best friend, Fang Su Jin. It was only after Fang Su Jin had said that his sister was indeed with her a while ago that Zhang Yi Hai was finally at ease. After his phone call with Fang Su Jin ended, Zhang Yi Hai tried to call his sister again and finally was able to hear her voice. ¡°Why did you call?¡± Zhang Li Xue pretended that she knew nothing. ..... ¡°Sister, I¡¯ve been trying to reach you for a while. Why didn¡¯t you pick up the phone?¡± ¡°Sorry. I was with Su Jin just now and had turned on the silent mode.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought of Fang Su Jin¡¯s crying voice and spoke, ¡°She was in a bad mood.¡± Fortunately, Zhang Yi Hai did not doubt his sister¡¯s nonsense. He had heard Fang Su Jin¡¯s crying voice and thought that the reason his sister had left the reunion earlier than nned was because of this girl. Suddenly, Zhang Yi Hai wondered if he should be thanking Fang Su Jin for calling his sister earlier. ¡°Is she... alright?¡± ¡°Who? Fang Su Jin? I guess she should be alright after a while.¡± ¡°Then, sister, where are you now?¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at Bai Xi Xi who was cleaning up the dining table quietly. Then, her hand tightened into a fist as she told her brother another lie. ¡°I went out to buy some snacks for Su Jin. She¡¯s still upset. After this, I¡¯ll go over to find her again. Yi Hai, you don¡¯t have to wait for me. I will probably return home a littleter..¡± ¡°What happened to her? Your friend...¡± Zhang Li Xue thought of the reason her friend had been crying. She realized that she could not tell her brother that Fang Su Jin has been crying after watching some drama. ¡°She broke up with her boyfriend.¡± Zhang Li Xue closed her eyes tightly. She made a note to herself that she should update Fang Su Jin about these lies otherwise, it would be hard to keep up. ¡°Boyfriend?¡± Zhang Yi Hai raised a brow. He had never heard that Fang Su Jin had a boyfriend before. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with it?¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing wrong.¡± Zhang Yi Hai coughed. ¡°Then, sister, you go ahead and apany your friend.¡± The siblings chatted briefly before they disconnected. Zhang Li Xue stared at her phone and heaved a sigh, knowing that her brother believed her words this time. It wasn¡¯t that she wanted to lie to her brother. It was just that... Zhang Li Xue did not know how she should exin her rtionship with the Bai¡¯s siblings. Anyway, her brother would only scare little Xi Xi. ¡°Pretty Sister, are you alright?¡± Bai Xi Xi walked over to her side with a concerned look on her face. ¡°Is your boyfriend worried?¡± Bai Xi Xi did not mean to eavesdrop. But, the apartment was small and she happen to overhear Zhang Li Xue lying to the other person about apanying her friend. If she was not mistaken, she heard a man¡¯s voice. Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°That was not my boyfriend. It¡¯s my troublesome little brother.¡± ¡°Sister, you have a little brother?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°He¡¯s five years younger than me. When he was small, he was very cute. Now that he grew up, he became a little trouble maker.¡± Her lips curled into a smile. ¡°It would be nice if I have a cute little sister like Xi Xi instead.¡± Bai Xi Xi smiled and bowed her head shyly. ¡°Then, Xi Xi also hopes to have a pretty sister like you as well.¡± Zhang Li Xue giggled upon hearing the girl¡¯s words. Bai Xi Xi was just too cute. It would be better if she could kidnap this girl home. However, there was no way that Doctor Bai would allow her to take away his sister. She continued to watch the girl and spoke, ¡°Xi Xi, what do you always do whenever your brother was not at home?¡± Bai Xi Xi pursed her lips as she pondered over this question. ¡°Usually, I would read a book or do my homework. Brother Bai Qi said it¡¯s important to read more books. It will help meter in the future.¡± ¡°Mmm... What your brother said is right,¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Xi Xi should study hard, get into a good school and good university. This way, your brother would be relieved as well.¡± The two of them continued to chat. Before they realized it, the sky outside had turned darker. Zhang Li Xue nced at the time and frowned. Doctor Bai really took his time to return. Although she was prepared that Bai Qi would take time before he would return to his apartment again, Zhang Li Xue had not expected that he would take this long. Turning to the little girl, Zhang Li Xue then asked, ¡°Xi Xi, are you hungry? What about your dinner? Did your brother prepare them as well?¡± Bai Xi Xi pursed her lips. ¡°No. Brother Bai Qi was supposed to get home earlier. He said that he was going to cookter. But that¡¯s alright.¡± Bai Xi Xi forced a smile. ¡°Pretty Sister, I can always eat some instant noodles. Brother Bai Qi said, they are not good for my body, but eating them asionally is alright.¡± The little girl walked to the kitchen and took out a few choices of instant noodles. ¡°Sister, do you want them as well?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at the packaging and wondered if she should order some takeaway instead. As she was browsing through her phone to look at which ce she could order from, her ears picked up the sounds of keys rattling from the outside The knob turned and the door was pushed from the outside. Bai Qi walked in into his apartment and was dumbfounded upon finding his little fairy sitting in his apartment. Chapter 101 101 Please Stay Instinctively, Bai Qi took a step back to look at the door. No matter how many times he blinked, the number stayed the same. This was his apartment. But, what was Zhang Li Xue doing here? Before Bai Qi could figure out what was going on, his sister called his name. ¡°Brother Bai Qi!¡± Bai Xi Xi called his name joyously. ¡°You¡¯re back!¡± Bai Qi spared a nce at his sister before he turned to Zhang Li Xue again. The little girl quickly noticed that her brother was not paying attention to her. She followed his gaze and finally saw what her brother was looking at. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, I called Pretty Sister toe here,¡± Bai Xi Xi exined. There was a trace of guilt on her face when her brother turned to look at her. She shifted her weight between her feet and spoke, ¡°I wouldn¡¯t call her if it was an emergency.¡± Bai Qi frowned. It was then that he recalled seeing his sister¡¯s missed calls after he came out of the operation theatre. After speaking to his mentor, Bai Qi decided to head home as fast as he could to find his sister. ..... What he did not expect was for him to find Zhang Li Xue in his apartment. His eyes shifted to his sister again. What emergency? As the thoughte to his mind, Bai Qi could not help but to worry about his sister. He gave her a look over and finally breathed in relief upon seeing that she was without injury. ¡°You see,¡± Bai Xi Xi spoke again. ¡°The sink in the bathroom broke and the water continued to pour everywhere. I tried to call you, but you did not answer. I did not know what I should do. Then, I called Pretty Sister to help me.¡± Bai Xi Xi still remembered that her brother had warned her not to invite just anyone to their apartment. The situation was indeed an emergency and Pretty Sister isn¡¯t just anyone. She was a friend of her brother. Therefore, Bai Xi Xi thought that her brother wouldn¡¯t mind it when she called the Pretty Sister for help. But... looking at her brother¡¯s expression now, Bai Xi Xi wondered if she had made the right decision. Could it be that she had misread her brother¡¯s opinion towards the Pretty Sister? Bai Qi was worried when he heard what had happened. ¡°How are you now?¡± From where he stood, Bai Qi looked at the bathroom. A breath of relief escaped him once he saw that the situation in the bathroom was not as bad as he had thought. ¡°Fortunately, Pretty Sister helped to turn off the water and cleaned up the mess.¡± Bai Xi Xi hoped that with her words, her brother would not be furious. His gaze turned to Zhang Li Xue again. His gaze turned a bitplicated as he looked at the girl. Zhang Li Xue naturally noticed the look in his eyes before it disappeared. She lowered her gaze and frowned. Although she came to help his sister, perhaps, the young doctor was ufortable to find her in his apartment unannounced. ¡°Miss Zhang, thank you.¡± Bai Qi shed a smile. Zhang Li Xue gathered her thoughts as she looked at the man again. ¡°Doctor Bai, please don¡¯t be angry at your sister,¡± she spoke. ¡°She was scared and did not know what she should do. If she didn¡¯t call for help, you might not be able to sleep in your apartment tonight.¡± ¡°I wasn¡¯t angry.¡± Bai Qi heaved a sigh. He shut the door behind him and tossed his keys on the rack beside the table. ¡°I was just worried. And surprised... I didn¡¯t think that Xi Xi would call you. But, you are right. Fortunately, Xi Xi called for your help.¡± Zhang Li Xue shed him a smile. ¡°Then, let me talk to you for a bit.¡± Bai Qi was still wondering just what would the girl wanted to talk to him about. He watched as she stood up and walked over to the bathroom. ¡°I¡¯ve switched off the main source,¡± Zhang Li Xue pointed at the valve. ¡°I don¡¯t know much about the sink. But I think you will need to call someone to fix it.¡± Bai Qi looked at the sink and noticed that the tap was broken. He only knew how to use scalpels. He did not know how to fix a broken sink. Zhang Li Xue was right. He needed to talk to thendlord about this broken sink. ¡°Alright, since you¡¯re already home, perhaps I should leave,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. She recalled the siblings¡¯ conversation and thought that perhaps, Bai Qi did not like having her around. She only stayed around because she was worried about Xi Xi. If Bai Qi did not like having her around, then, she did not have a reason to stay. Anyway, her rtionship with Doctor Bai was nothing more than friends. ¡°Doctor Bai, then, I will see you again.¡± Zhang Li Xue grabbed her purse and her jacket, intending to leave. However, before she could walk to the door, Bai Qi had spoken again. ¡°Miss Zhang, wait.¡± Zhang Li Xue turned around and saw Bai Qi looking at her. ¡°You already helped me and my sister,¡± Bai Qi said. Why don¡¯t you stay and have a little something to eat before you leave?¡± Bai Qi was quick to notice that there was something wrong with Zhang Li Xue¡¯s gaze. When he recalled his lukewarm reception, Bai Qi began to worry that the little fairy would misunderstand him. ¡°Doctor Bai, I wasn¡¯t expecting any sorts of rewards when I decided toe over and help.¡± ¡°I know.¡± His little fairy was one of the kindest people he met. He knew that she would not have such intention. Moreover, what can she expect to get from him, the person who has nothing? ¡°But I don¡¯t feel right to let you leave just like this,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Miss Zhang, please stay.¡± Zhang Li Xue forced a smile. ¡°Are you going to treat me to a meal?¡± Bai Qi pursed his lips. ¡°If you don¡¯t mind, I will cook something for you. Although they might not look that good, I can assure you that the taste would be good.¡± Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes lit up. She held Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hand and spoke, ¡°Pretty Sister. Just stay for a while. Eat something. Then, you can leave. Brother Bai Qi¡¯s cooking is really good.¡± Zhang Li Xue shifted her gaze between the two siblings. They were both staring at her expectantly. However, it was Bai Xi Xi¡¯s pleading look that melted her heart. ¡°Alright.¡± Chapter 102 102 Tasting the Food He Cooked Bai Qi was cutting some vegetables in the kitchen when he heard the sound of his sister¡¯sughter. He raised his head and could see his sister and Zhang Li Xue in the living room. The little fairy was helping his sister with her homework. As he watched this scene, the corner of his lips could not help but turn up. He quite liked watching the scene before him. However, seeing Zhang¡¯s family princess in his living room made him feel awkward. Her presence was unsuitable with such a background. Bai Qi lowered his head again as the thought came to his mind. Taking a deep breath, he began to continue working on the vegetables. He should not make her wait. Half an hourter, Bai Qi brought the food to the dining table and called the girls to wash their hands and eat. Zhang Li Xue followed Bai Xi Xi to wash her hands before she went to the dining room. The moment she walked in, the smell of delicious food wafted through her nose. Actually, Zhang Li Xue could smell the food while she was in the living room. ..... She was curious to know what Bai Qi had prepared, but she did not dare to enter the kitchen carelessly. Now that she stood in front of the tale, Zhang Li Xue could see the three dishes and a soup on the table. Each of them looksforting and delicious. Moreover... there was also a te of chicken wings on the side. Thest time they went out to eat together, she might have mentioned her love for chicken wings. It seemed that Doctor Bai had remembered her preferences. Zhang Li Xue raised her head and caught Bai Qi smiling at her. Her heart skipped a beat at this scene. Then, it continued to beat faster as Bai Qi walked over to her side. Zhang Li Xue was wondering what the man would want to do when she saw him helping her to pull her chair. ¡°Miss Zhang, please, sit down.¡± She snapped out of her trance and took a seat. As Bai Qi went over to help his sister next, Zhang Li Xue took a few deep breaths to calm down. Then, she secretly scolded herself. Doctor Bai Qi is a gentleman. She should not think too much. As everyone was seated, Bai Xi Xi quickly invited the Pretty Sister to try the food that her brother had cooked. Zhang Li Xue looked at the chicken wings in her bowl with aplicated look in her eyes. Then, she heard the little girl speak to her. ¡°Pretty Sister, you have to try the chicken wings. The one that my brother made tasted delicious,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°It¡¯sparable with the one you buy at the restaurant.¡± The past few days, her brother seemed to love making chicken wings. Bai Xi Xi had tried a lot of vors. In the end, she told her brother that the soy garlic vor her brother made tasted the best. Seeing this dish on the table, Bai Xi Xi had quickly introduced it to the Pretty Sister. She liked this sister and was thankful for her help. Bai Xi Xi hoped that she will be seeing this sister a lot. She thought that tempting her with food sounded like a good idea. Under the siblings¡¯ watchful eyes, Zhang Li Xue picked up the chicken wings and took a bite. Her eyes widened in surprise. Although the chicken wings were coated with the sauce, they were still very crispy. ¡°How is it?¡± Bai Xi Xi asked. ¡°It¡¯s good, right?¡± Zhang Li Xue raised her head and saw that the siblings were waiting for her reaction. She swallowed the food in her mouth and smiled. ¡°Un. You are right. The chicken wings are tasty.¡± Bai Xi Xiughed happily. ¡°Then, Pretty Sister, you must eat a bit more.¡± She looked at the dishes on the table and picked up some vegetables. ¡°Oh, right. Don¡¯t forget to eat your vegetables as well. Brother Bai Qi said it is important to have a bnced diet.¡± Her eyes stopped at the green vegetables. Zhang Li Xue wanted to escape eating those vegetables. However, with Bai Xi Xi¡¯s presence, she knew that she had to show a good example. Holding her breath, Zhang Li Xue took a bite of the vegetable and swallowed it quickly. Across her, Bai Qi was watching as the girl ate the food he made with a smile on his face. He had never thought that there would be a day when his little fairy would be sitting with him at the same table while tasting the food he cooked. His heart felt more at ease upon noticing that Zhang Li Xue seemed to be enjoying the food he made. The group of three continued to eat peacefully. The atmosphere between them was quite lively with Bai Xi Xi and Zhang Li Xue¡¯s chattery voices. Their tinkle ofughter brought a warm feeling to Bai Qi¡¯s heart. After finishing their meal, Zhang Li Xue helped to carry the dishes to the kitchen. She offered to wash them as well, but both Bai Qi and his sister had forbidden her from doing the dishes. Seeing that it waste, Zhang Li Xue decided that it was time to go home before her family would get worried. Bai Qi saw her take her purse and walked over. ¡°Miss Zhang, I¡¯ll send you downstairs.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue quickly declined his offer. ¡°I can go on my own.¡± ¡°No. I have something to speak to you.¡± Zhang Li Xue studied the young doctor¡¯s face for a few seconds before agreeing. ¡°Xi Xi, I¡¯m going downstairs for a while,¡± Bai Qi spoke to his sister. ¡°You stay home, alright?¡± The little girl nodded. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, I know.¡± His lips turned into a smile. ¡°Don¡¯t wait for me. I have my keys.¡± After exchanging a few words with his sister, Bai Qi walked with Zhang Li Xue. The stairs were a little narrow. Because of it, he could only let her walk in front while following her closely. His eyes fell on her slender neck before he quickly looked away. Once they reached the ground floor, Zhang Li Xue turned around to look at Bai Qi again. ¡°Doctor Bai, what is it that you wanted to tell me?¡± Chapter 103 103 Zhang Li Xue was Hurt His movement halted. Bai Qi was not expecting that the girl would straightaway ask him while he was still trying to prepare himself for what she should say to her. His expression turned a little awkward. But, he shouldn¡¯t be too surprised. The little fairy he knew had always been a straightforward person. Zhang Li Xue shifted her gaze when the man did not answer her question right away. Actually, she could tell that Doctor Bai was ufortable seeing her at his apartment. However, because of Bai Xi Xi, Zhang Li Xue chose not to say a word about it. Although they did not know each other for too long, Zhang Li Xue had always thought that Doctor Bai was someone she could getfortable with. It was as if she had known him for a while. It was a feeling that she did not understand. This was the reason she did not mind helping him and his sister around. ..... However, if he was ufortable with her presence... then, she could only keep her distance from him. Perhaps, from the beginning, Doctor Bai Qi only thought of her as his patient and nothing else. She lowered her head, not daring to meet the man¡¯s gaze. ¡°If you don¡¯t like meing to your ce, then, you can say it,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°It¡¯s not that,¡± Bai Qi spoke quickly. ¡°I didn¡¯t dislike you.¡± He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. ¡°I¡¯m sorry if I gave you that impression. But, truly, I did not dislike you. Miss Zhang, you are very kind. You havee to help my sister even though you have only known us for a short time. And I¡¯m really grateful for your help.¡± Zhang Li Xue felt the heavy feeling in her heart turn lighter. It was good that he did not dislike her. ¡°It was just that,¡± Bai Qi continued. ¡°I just thought that someone like you are unsuitable toe over to my small apartment. After all, I¡¯ve heard it from Doctor Qi. That you are the princess of the reputable Zhang family in Y City.¡± His voice faltered as he spoke. Zhang Li Xue stared at the man in front of her before speaking again, ¡°Doctor Bai, are you worried that I would look down on you?¡± If it was not because of this reason, Zhang Li Xue could not think of anything else. ¡°I won¡¯t look down on you,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Actually, I think you¡¯re pretty amazing. It shouldn¡¯t be easy for you to look after your sister on your own. You... worked hard to get to where you are now. It¡¯s not easy being a doctor. And I look up to you for that.¡± A faint smile curled on his lips. Bai Qi would never think of his little fairy that way. She never looked down on him even when she found out that he had once bullied her. Back then, she had epted his apology and had even continued to y with him. Bai Qi was truly grateful for knowing her during his childhood. ¡°I don¡¯t think that you would look down on me. But with your identity, I thought it would not be proper for you toe over to this ce.¡± The truth was that he was not confident to have Zhang Li Xue by his side. The girl was such an excellent person aspared to him. ¡°My identity? What identity?¡± The moment Bai Qi heard her words, he could quickly detect that something was wrong. Could it be that he had said something that had upset her? Bai Qi could not understand what was going on. ¡°I thought that my identity is your friend. What is proper and not proper about visiting a friend¡¯s house?¡± Zhang Li Xue understood that everyone in this world had their difficulties. Therefore, she would not look down on her friend, especially it those who worked hard to get a better life. Therefore, Zhang Li Xue was hurt upon hearing his words. ¡°Doctor Bai...¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled as she adjust the straps on her shoulder. ¡± I thought that after sharing a few meals together, I can be considered your friend. But perhaps, I am the only one who had thought that way.¡± Bai Qi opened his mouth, wanting to say something. However, his brain went nk at this sudden change and he did not know what he should do about it. ¡°Actually, I could understand if you tell me that I shouldn¡¯te over to your ce because we were both unmarried women and men. I would understand if you were worried about our reputation. People have ears and eyes everywhere and they would talk. But not this.¡± Her throat bobbed. The words Bai Qi had said to her earlier echoed in her head and it was making her upset. Because of her identity as her parents¡¯ daughter, it was improper for her to befriend someone like Bai Qi. But, she had really considered him as a friend. He had helped her a few times and offered her his snacks in the middle of the night. Even her uncle Qi Zheng had a good opinion of him. Zhang Li Xue took a deep breath and forced a smile. ¡°Alright. I understand your concern. Doctor Bai, I won¡¯t being to your ce again.¡± Bai Qi was rooted on the spot. He wanted to tell her that those were not what he meant. However, he found that he could not refute her. After all, that was what he had in his mind, right? Bai Qi could only watch as his little fairy looked at him with a hurt look on her face without doing anything. The girl turned around and entered her AUDI. Then, she drove away without sparing another nce at him. His heart grew heavier the moment he could no longer see her vehicle. Bai Qi knew that he should have stopped her from leaving. It was not easy for him to return to Y City and see her again. However, there was a little voice in his heart telling him that perhaps, it was better this way. An excellent person such as Zhang Li Xue shouldn¡¯t be around him. He get to spend a short time with her and that was enough. He would be satisfied with everything. At least, he could always look back on the short moment and smiled about it. Chapter 104 104 Her Parents were Flirting ¡°Sister, are you ready to go?¡± Zhang Yi Hai peeked into the living room and saw that his sister was stillzing around. The way she was sitting at this moment looked nothing like a graceful young miss. Zhang Li Xue raised her head to look at her brother. Seeing that he was all set up, she then stood up and walked over with heavy steps. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. His brow furrowed. These past few days, Zhang Yi Hai had noticed that his sister has been acting a little too strange. She was listless and often sigh after staring at the wall. It was her best friend, Fang Su Jin who broke up. However, his sister was acting as if she had a heartbreak. If he did not know that his sister never dated anyone, Zhang Yi Hai would think that his sister had broken up with her boyfriend. ¡°Nothing. I¡¯m just a little bit tired after a long week at work.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh. There was no way that she could tell her brother what was on her mind. ..... Even she did not fully understand what was going on. After she had left Doctor Bai¡¯s apartmentst weekend, Zhang Li Xue could feel her heart turn heavier. She came back to work feeling unhappy and she became moody. It was not easy for her to meet someone she could get along withfortably like Doctor Bai. She had thought that they were friends. But Doctor Bai seemed ufortable being friends with her because her father was the president of Zhang Group Worldwide. ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s go. I¡¯m ready.¡± Zhang Li Xue took a deep breath and forced that thought away from her mind. Perhaps, going on this vacation with her brothers and Fang Su Jin was just what she needed. Maybe it will help her to forget about herst meeting with Doctor Bai. ¡°Where¡¯s Mommy and Daddy? Let¡¯s go and meet them first before we leave,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°They should be in the backyard,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. Zhang Li Xu turned and headed to the backyard. As they approached, the siblings could hear the sound of a basketball bouncing on the floor, followed by their parents¡¯ughter. From a young age, Zhang Li Xue has been watching them y around. Their match was never serious. Although they were already in their middle age, both of them still liked to y basketball asionally. As she arrived at the backyard, Zhang Li Xue caught her father hugging their mother in his attempt to block her from advancing. When she was a little girl, Zhang Li Xue would often think that her father was trying to cheat. When she grew up, Zhang Li Xue understood that her parents were flirting. As she watched her parents on the basketball court, Zhang Li Xue suddenly recalled that Doctor Bai had promised to have another match with her. However, it looks like they won¡¯t be having any basketball matches anymore. Her heart ached as the thought came to her mind. In the middle of the basketball court, Li Qin Yao was trying her best to get past her husband. Seeing that he was determined to block her, Li Qin Yao decided to y some dirty tricks. She stood on tiptoed and pecked on her husband¡¯s cheek. Then, with one swift move, she turned and shot the ball into the hoop and scored. ¡°Why are they doing this?¡± Zhang Li Xue sighed at the side. ¡°It¡¯s early in the morning and they were already scattering dog food. This couple did not even spare their own children.¡± Perhaps after watching their parents¡¯ rtionship, the sibling¡¯s requirements towards their other half had turned strict as well. They both wanted to have a good rtionship just like their parents. Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. Although his sister sounded as if she wasining, both of them loved watching their parents¡¯ good rtionship. They were always loving. ¡°It¡¯s good that their rtionship maintained this way.¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s lips turned up slightly as he watched his parents fooling around in the middle of the court. Sensing that some people were watching them, Li Qin Yao finally escaped from her husband¡¯s embrace. Her cheek turned slightly red upon noticing that their children were watching their interaction. Li Qin Yao cleared her throat and spoke, ¡°Li Xue, Yi Hai, are you both leaving now?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°We still need to pick up Su Jin after this. The triplets will meet us on the way.¡± ¡°Are you driving?¡± Li Qin Yao turned to her son. ¡°Uh-huh.¡± ¡°Be careful,¡± Li Qin Yao reminded him. ¡°Tell me when you arrive.¡± They were already adults but their parents continued to worry about them. After promising their parents that they will take care of each other, the siblings finally leave the house. As her brother was behind the wheel, Zhang Li Xue began to text her friend that they were on the way to pick her up. After five minutes of driving, the siblings finally arrived at the Fang¡¯s residence. Zhang Li Xue pressed the doorbell and entered the house to meet with Fang Su Jin¡¯s parents while her brother was waiting in the car. A few minutester, Zhang Li Xue came out of the house while helping Fang Su Jin to carry some of her luggage. Seeing the girls walking over, Zhang Yi Hai alighted from the car and opened the cargo space. He nced at Fang Su Jin and saw that the girl¡¯s eyes were not as swollen as he had expected. Zhang Yi Hai concluded that Fang Su Jin should have gotten over her breakup with her boyfriend. ¡°Give me that.¡± Zhang Yi Hai stretched his hand, wanting to take the luggage from the girl. Fang Su Jin hesitated for a while before she handed over her luggage. Just as she had thought, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s brother was too scary. The man always had a cold look on his face. It made her wonder if Zhang Yi Hai had some kind of grudge against her. She could not imagine how she will survive the car ride to the hotel. Fang Su Jin could only pray that everything will go on smoothly. If it was not because Zhang Li Xue¡¯s pitiful face, she really did not want to go on this vacation. Instead of rxing, she had to constantly be on alert against this man. Chapter 105 105 Scared of Her Fate As Zhang Yu Hai was driving, both Zhang Li Xue and Fang Su Jin sat at the back and chatted happily. It has been a while since the two got together and they could not stop talking once they started. However, Fang Su Jin found that she could not be at ease. As she continued to whisper a few words with her friend, Fang Su Jin noticed that something doesn¡¯t feel right. She raised her head and met Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gaze through the rear mirror. Panicked, Fang Su Jin looked away to avoid his gaze. Her heartbeat elerated as she wondered why was Zhang Yi Hai frowning at her. Could it be that he had figured out how she had helped his sister make up a lie and now he wasn¡¯t happy with it? If it was right... Fang Su Jin began to feel scared of her fate. She did not know what the man would do to get his revenge. Her body started to shiver involuntarily. ¡°Su Jin, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Zhang Li Xue began to worry when she saw her friend¡¯s expression. ..... Fang Su Jin only shook her head. As she finally recalled something, Fang Su Jin took out her phone and started to type. Instead of pressing the send button, she turned to Zhang Li Xue, showing her what was on it. ¡®Li Xue, how did you get off from your brother the other day?¡¯ Zhang Li Xue pondered over her friend¡¯s words. Then, she saw Fang Su Jin pull out her phone and began to type a few new words. ¡®You know, on the day that you went to that reunion. Didn¡¯t your brother call to check on you?¡¯ It was only then that Zhang Li Xue remembered such a matter. She intended to tell Fang Su Jin about her lies, but for the past few days, she was in a bad mood because a certain someone did not want to be friends with her. In the end, she had forgotten all about it. Now that Fang Su Jin had brought up the matter, Zhang Li Xue finally remember that she had to tell Fang Su Jin about her lies before her brother would suspect something. Zhang Li Xue opened her mouth to speak. But realizing that her brother was in the car with them, She then took out her phone and typed the messages. ¡®I told him that I was hanging out with you.¡¯ Fang Su Jin frowned. She did not think that Zhang Yi Hai would be that easy to fool. Then, Zhang Li Xue typed again, ¡®I told him that you broke up with your boyfriend and needed someone as emotional support. My brother didn¡¯t ask further questions.¡¯ Fang Su Jin stared at her friend speechlessly. She wondered why would Zhang Yi Hai believed these lies easily. Then, she recalled how she has been crying after watching a drama on that day. Zhang Yi Hai called her to check on his sister, but then, he heard her hoarse voice. ¡®Su Jin, I owe you this. Tell me what request you have. I will try my best to help you.¡¯ Fang Su Jin narrowed her eyes dangerously. ¡°Li Xue, you are so going to apany me to an art exhibition.¡± Her face stiffened for a few seconds. Then, Zhang Li Xue began to nod obediently. ¡°Alright. Whatever you say, Su Jin.¡± She did not understand art and did not enjoy going to an exhibition. The only reason she would ever show up at an exhibition was because of her friend. ¡°Also, you areing to apany me to this new vegetarian restaurant,¡± Fang Su Jin whispered. Then, her lips turned into a proud smile. Zhang Li Xue stared at her friend in disbelief. She understood quickly that her friend was punishing her for those lies by making her go to an exhibition and eat vegetarian food. However, it was indeed her fault to make up lies without asking for Fang Su Jin¡¯s opinion first. She could only ept this type of punishment with a smile. After almost three hours of driving, Zhang Yi Hai finally pulled over the car at the hotel they booked. The girls alighted and started to look around their surroundings. Then, Zhang Li Xue quickly pulled Fang Su Jin into the hotel. ¡°Sister!¡± Hearing the familiar voice, Zhang Li Xue turned around and saw the triplets hanging around in the lobby lounge. The three of them were taking another car and had arrived a few minutes earlier. ¡°Sister, you¡¯re here,¡± Wei Zi Ming spoke. He waved his hands to his siblings and greeted their sister and her friend politely. Then, he looked around and asked, ¡°Where¡¯s Brother Yi Hai?¡± ¡°He should be outside, looking for a parking spot.¡± Wei Zi Ming turned to his brothers and signaled them to go and help Zhang Yi Hai with their luggage. ¡°We already helped you with your check-in,¡± Wei Zi Ming said. He took out the keys and handed over the card after checking the room number. ¡°You can go ahead and check your room. We¡¯lle over with your luggage after this.¡± Her eyes lit up. ¡°Zi Ming, thank you. You are the best.¡± The boy smiled happily. ¡°Go ahead and have a rest. Later, we¡¯ll have lunch together, alright? We already asked around which restaurant is the best.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. Just in time, a group of men in their office attire walked out of the elevator and walked over to the coffee house. Zhang Li Xue nced at the group and noticed thenyard hung around their neck. Judging from the way they acted, they looked like a group of professionals. ¡°I heard that there is some kind of convention held in this hotel,¡± Wei Zi Ming spoke as he followed Zhang Li Xue¡¯s line of gaze. ¡°But don¡¯t worry. The group was staying in another wing. We probably would not run into them.¡± Zhang Li Xue shrugged. ¡°Since they are here for a convention, they wouldn¡¯t have time to walk around the beach, right? This is fine too. Maybe we can dominate the ce and y to our heart¡¯s content.¡± Wei Zi Mingughed before sending Zhang Li Xue and her friend to the elevator. Chapter 106 106 [Bonus chapter]Why Would She be Scared of Him? The moment the girls got into their room, Fang Su Jin mmed her body on the mattress. A satisfaction sigh escaped her as the mattress bounced. In the past few days, she was busying herself with some paintings and did not have much time to rest. Now that she was lying on thisfortable mattress, Fang Su Jin did not want to move. ¡°Su Jin, look at this. The scenery is pretty,¡± Zhang Li Xue shouted from the balcony. She turned and waved her hand, motioning Fang Su Jin toe over and join her. Fang Su Jin flipped her body andy on her stomach. Instead of going over to her friend¡¯s side, the girl was watching the blue sky from her position with azy expression. ¡°Li Xue, I¡¯m toozy to move,¡± Fang Su Jin said. Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you? Don¡¯t tell me that you were watching some dramast night?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not it. I got some inspiration and started to work on my drawing,¡± Fang Su Jin said. But, that was not the only reason she was exhausted. In the vehicle, Fang Su Jin caught Zhang Yi Hai ncing at her a few times. The scenes scared her so much that she was unable to rx. ..... It really made her wonder if Zhang Yi Hai had some grudge against her. Now that they were alone in the room, Fang Su Jin finally could lower her guard and rx. ¡°You worked too hard,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Are you nning to have another exhibition? I heard that thest one is a sessful one. Some people bought your paintings as well, right?¡± ¡°Mmm... I¡¯m still a newbie. It won¡¯t be so soon before another exhibition. I guess it will depend on my agents too.¡± Although her parents would be able to help with such things, Fang Su Jin decided not to rely on them that much. This way, she could also paint leisurely. Anyway, her family was also rich. She would not have to work that hard to support herself. Zhang Li Xue continued to stand on the balcony to adore the beach scenery. The white sand and the blue water seemed to be calling her over. It has been a while since she visited a beach. She wanted to go over and y around in the water as well. Going on this trip is definitely a good idea. At least, she was able to forget all about her unhappiness. The smile on her lips stiffened. Zhang Li Xue was silently scolding herself for remembering an unpleasant memory. ¡°Su Jin, I¡¯m going to the bathroom for a while,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°In a while, my cousins wille over to send our luggage. Remember to open the door for them.¡± Fang Su Jin waved her handzily. ¡°Un. I know. Go ahead.¡± The atmosphere turned quiet the moment Zhang Li Xue closed the door. Fang Su Jin stared out the ss door from her position, watching the blue sky and the clouds moving slowly. The scene was so rxing that she felt a little sleepy. Just in time, someone pressed the bell. Fang Su Jin took a deep breath before walking over to the door. She stretched out her body a little and let out a big yawn, causing her eyes to grow misty. Without bothering to look through the peeping hole, Fang Su Jin unlocked the door ande face to face with Zhang Yi Hai. Instantly, she was regretting this move. Fang Su Jin knew that she should have checked before she opened the door. However, Zhang Li Xue had said that the triplets mighte over to deliver their luggage. Because of those words she had momentarily forgotten that this young brother came over as well. Fang Su Jin wanted to m the door and hide. However, Zhang Yi Hai had entered the room with his long legs while their luggage. She could only step aside to let him in. ¡°Where¡¯s my sister?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked as he put down the luggage. ¡°In the bathroom.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. He was about to leave when he noticed Fang Su Jin¡¯s reddened eyes. Moreover, her eyes looked a little misty. Instantly, he recalled that this girl had broken up with her boyfriend a week ago. Earlier, Zhang Yi Hai had thought that Fang Su Jin had gotten over her breakup. It seemed that the girl knew how to act strong in front of others and cry secretly when nobody was watching. He did not know that this girl could be this silly. Suddenly, Zhang Yi Hai found that he did not know what he should do in this situation. Should hefort her or pretend that he did not see anything? Fortunately, Fang Su Jin was unaware of Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s thoughts. Otherwise, she might as well cough out some blood. Her eyes reddened because she was feeling sleepy. The mist in her eyes came after she let out a big yawn. She was not crying over a nonexistent breakup. Fang Su Jin felt that something was wrong with the way Zhang Yi Hai was looking at her. Zhang Yi Hai was quite tall. Because of his height, the man was towering over her by a head. This height difference was making her feel a bit ufortable. Fang Su Jin shifted her gaze and spoke, ¡°Are you waiting for your sister?¡± Her question snapped him out of his thought. ¡°Mmm... It¡¯s alright. Sister Fang, tell my sister that we will be waiting for her in the lobby,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°We¡¯ll go to the restaurant together.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Fang Su Jin nced at the door, hoping that the man would get the hint and leave the room as soon as possible. It was only when he was not around that she would feel more at ease. Zhang Yi Hai pursed his lips. He gave another nce at Fang Su Jin before he walked out. The moment he left, Fang Su Jin let out a breath of relief. She leaned her body on the door and frowned as a thought came to her mind. This was not right. Zhang Yi Hai was a few years younger than her. Why would she be scared of him? Chapter 107 107 Truly His Sister¡¯s Fan! The group of six went out to have their lunch. Because they were at the beach, the group decided to eat at a seafood restaurant not far away from the hotel. The locals had praised this restaurant for its quality of ingredients and price. Zhang Li Xue looked at the various types of food on the table and snapped a few pictures to post on her social media. Then, the group began to eat happily and chatted. Although her favorite chicken wings were not on the table, Zhang Li Xue could still eat a lot. After they ate the group decided to return to their room for a quick break beforeing out to y again when the sun was no longer as hot. Zhang Li Xue took an hour¡¯s nap before she woke up. She looked out the ss door with a bright smile on her face. After pestering Fang Su Jin to change her clothes, the two of them came down and walked around the hotel area. Zhang Li Xue could not help but to snap a few pictures of the surroundings. With Fang Su Jin by her side, the two friends would alternately take pictures of each other. ¡°The swimming pool area looked nice. Su Jin, let¡¯s take a few pictures over there as well.¡± Without waiting for her friend, Zhang Li Xue had already run around to check out the pool area. ..... Fang Su Jin could only heave a sigh as she followed this hyperactive friend. The two friends were admiring the big swimming pool which was facing the sea. Swimming in this pool would definitely be great with such scenery. Zhang Li Xue was shooting a few pictures for Fang Su Jin when she noticed her brother walking over with a frown on his face. She waved her hand, urging him toe over quickly. ¡°Yi Hai, help me and Su Jin to take a few pictures,¡± Zhang Li Xue said as he handed over her phone to her brother. ¡°Remember to take it from a nice angle.¡± Zhang Yi Hai was about toin that his sister did not wait for them ande over together. However, when he saw the smile on his sister¡¯s face, Zhang Yi Hai decided not to say anything about it. He raised the phone and counted with a monotone voice before clicking the button at the center a few times. Zhang Yi Hai checked the photo he took before handing it over to his sister. ¡°Alright, see if it¡¯s alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue pulled her friend over to look at the photos. Seeing that the two of them looked pretty, Zhang Li Xue smiled in satisfaction. ¡°Where are the triplets?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked as she slid her phone back into her pocket. ¡°We were looking all over for you,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Hold on. I¡¯ll let Da Bao know that I¡¯ve found you, girls.¡± He took out his phone and called the eldest of the triplets. ¡°Just tell them to head over to the beach,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°We¡¯ll meet them over there.¡± Zhang Yi Hai ryed his sister¡¯s words and watched as the girls walked over to the beach, holding hands. He couldn¡¯t help but let out a helpless sigh. At least, his sister¡¯s mood had turned better. He has been worried when he noticed that his sister has been in a bad mood for the past few days. Now that she was running around with a smile on her face, Zhang Yi Hai finally felt a bit better. Zhang Yi Hai trailed after the girls until they arrived at the beach. As soon as they saw the blue water, the girls started to soak their feet in the water. The triplets arrived at the scene just in time and dragged Zhang Yi Hai to swim in the water. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue and Fang Su Jin continued to y at the side. Noticing that there was a small stall selling coconut juice, Zhang Li Xue volunteered to go and buy a few for everyone. Fang Su Jin sat at the side while looking after everyone else¡¯s belonging. Looking at the scenery in front of her, Fang Su Jin decided to take out her sketchbook and do a quick sketch. Her head lowered as she was focusing on her drawing. Not long after, her movement halted when she noticed a shadow looming over her. Fang Su Jin raised her head and met Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s inquiring gaze. ¡°Where is my sister?¡± The corner of her lips twitched. It seemed that each time Zhang Yi Hai would talk to her, his first question would be about his sister. This boy is truly his sister¡¯s fan! ¡°She went over to buy some juice.¡± Fang Su Jin pointed in the direction where Zhang Li Xue was. Zhang Yi Hai saw that his sister was not far away and finally took a seat beside the girl. His sudden movement startled Fang Su Jin. She had thought that Zhang Yi Hai would head over to his sister like he usually did. Why would he sit down beside her? The feeling was too scary, alright? Fang Su Jin caught Zhang Yi Hai looking at her and quickly evade her eyes. However, her gaze fell on his muscled chest. The drop of water slid smoothly on his skin. Fang Su Jin quickly look away before she would get a nosebleed. This scenery was just too much for someone like her. Still... she could not help but to nce at him a few more times. It was the first time that she had looked at those muscles from a close distance. Fang Su Jin did not expect that Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s body would look good. A few secondster, Fang Su Jin began to scold herself. This person was her best friend¡¯s little brother! She should not be having any improper thoughts! ¡°I bought some coconut juice!¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s voice made her sigh in relief. Fang Su Jin raised her head and looked at her friend as if she was her savior. ¡°I only bought two. Let¡¯s share. Yi Hai, you can share with the others.¡± Zhang Li Xue stretched her arms and handed the coconut to her brother. Then, she held the other tightly in her arms. ¡°This one is for me and Su Jin.¡± Zhang Yi Hai clicked his tongue. ¡°Sister, you should have bought more. Just one wouldn¡¯t be enough for me and the triplets.¡± ¡°Then you can go buy yourself,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I only have two hands. I can¡¯t carry more.¡± Zhang Yi Hai stared at the coconut and took a sip from the straw. Then, she looked at his sister again and spoke, ¡°Sister, the triplets suggested for us to have dinner at the hotel¡¯s restaurant. On weekends, the hotel would grill some food nearby the pool. I heard that their chicken wings were good as well.¡± The girl¡¯s eyes sparkled at the mention of her favorite food. Chapter 108 108 It is Him! After taking a quick shower and cleaning up, the group of six went over to the hotel¡¯s restaurant to have their dinner. The weather was great and they decided to take sit at the poolside. As they stepped out, the scent of barbecued food filled their nose. Zhang Li Xue dragged Fang Su Jin to look at the barbecued seafood. Then, the two of them walked around the buffet table and chose a few they might like. Noticing that the hotel was serving her favorite chicken wings in different vors, Zhang Li Xue could not stop taking a few pieces as well. Seeing how her friend was acting made Fang Su Jinugh. It felt as if Zhang Li Xue had not changed very much from the first time they met at kindergarten. The girl might have grown taller and prettier. But she still liked chicken wings and basketball a lot. After picking up their food, Zhang Li Xue returned to the table and watched as her brother took a few pieces of chicken wings off her te and reced it with some stirred fry vegetables. ¡°Sister, remember to eat Zhang Li Xue took a deep breath, deciding that she shouldn¡¯t fight with this annoying brother. Anyway, if she needed more chicken wings, she could always walk to the buffet area and took more. ..... As the group was chatting about their n for tomorrow morning, Zhang Li Xue busied herself with her food. She took a bite at the soy garlic chicken wings and sighed in disappointment. It seemed that these chicken wings were not as delicious as the ones that Doctor Bai had made. It was not as crispy and the garlic was too overpowering. Her movement halted as those thoughts crossed her head. Why was she thinking of that person again? Zhang Li Xue shook her head and ate the wings, hoping that it would make her forget about a certain person. She raised her head and looked at Wei Zi Kai who was sitting across from her. However, just as she looked up, her eyes seemed to have caught the sight of someone familiar. Even though she could only see his back view, Zhang Li Xue was very sure that she know this person. Could it be that she has been thinking about Doctor Bai too much that she had started to imagine things? The food was stuck in her throat, causing her to cough violently. But Zhang Li Xue refused to look away. ¡°Li Xue, are you alright?¡± Fang Su Jin inched closer with a ss of water in her hand. ¡°Here, drink a little bit.¡± At the side, Zhang Yi Hai was staring at his sister in displeased. He had reminded her to eat slowly, but the moment she saw chicken wings, his sister could eat as if she hadn¡¯t seen food for days. Zhang Li Xue lowered her head and drank the water. When she looked up again, she almost spew the water back. It is him! Zhang Li Xue thought that she was imagining things. However, the person in front of her turned out to be Doctor Bai! But, what was he doing here? The man behind Wei Zi Kai turned around and met her gaze. His brow frowned slightly when he saw her. A look of disbelief shed in his eyes. Bai Qi was looking for his mentor, who told him toe over and join him for dinner at the hotel¡¯s restaurant. When he could not find him inside, Bai Qi decided to look for him around the poolside. It was then that he heard the familiar name. Li Xue. Bai Qi did not expect that once he turned around, he would see the girl that he has been missing for a week. It has been a while since hest saw her and Bai Qi could not help but stare at her for a while longer. A tap on his shoulder snapped him out of his trance. ¡°Bai Qi, sorry,¡± Qi Zheng shed a smile. ¡°I stopped by the restroom for a while. My seat is inside. Let¡¯s go in.¡± ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng?¡± It was Zhang Yi Hai who had recognized him. He heard the familiar voice and looked up. Zhang Yi Hai was not expecting that he would see his uncle at this ce. The moment Zhang Yi Hai spoke his name, the triplets turned around as well. Seeing the face they were familiar with, the triplets stood up and greeted him politely. ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng, hello¡± Qi Zheng was surprised to see the group around the table. He walked closer with an amused look in his eyes. ¡°You guys... what are you doing here?¡¯ ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng,¡± Wei Zi Qian spoke, ¡°It is our summer vacation. We thought it would be fun to take a short break by the beach.¡± Qi Zheng nodded. ¡°It¡¯s good to see you all here. If only I know, I would let your Auntie Yun bring the kids to join you as well.¡± He looked around before setting his gaze on Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°Your parents were not around?¡± Zhang Yi Hai shook his head. ¡°No. It¡¯s just us.¡± ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng, why are you here as well?¡± Wei Zi Ming asked. ¡°There was a three days conference and the hospital decided to send me and my student,¡± Qi Zheng said. ¡°We saw a group of people around the hotel earlier,¡± Wei Zi Ming said. ¡°So, those people were here for a conference?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Qi Zheng nodded. He stood up straight and patted Bai Qi on his back. ¡°That¡¯s right. Let me introduce you to my student. This is Doctor Bai Qi.¡± The triplets had met the young doctor previously when their sister was hospitalized due to appendicitis. They stood up and greeted the doctor politely. ¡°Hello, Doctor Bai, we meet again.¡± Bai Qi shifted his gaze from his little fairy and nodded. ¡°Hello.¡± Qi Zheng raised a brow. ¡°You guys were familiar with each other?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Wei Zi Ming nodded. ¡°We met him previously when Sister Li Xue was hospitalized.¡± It was then that Qi Zheng recalled that incident. ¡°That¡¯s right. I¡¯ve almost forgotten about it. You see. I¡¯m getting old.¡± ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng, are you and your student here to have dinner as well?¡± Wei Zi Ming asked. ¡°Why don¡¯t you join us?¡± Qi Zheng looked at the kids before turning to Bai Qi again. ¡°What do you think? Bai Qi, would you mind?¡± At the side, Zhang Li Xue continued to lower her head as she waited for his answer. Chapter 109 109 Coming to See Her Zhang Li Xue had long expected that Bai Qi would agree. After all, the person who asked was none other than his mentor. Bai Qi could only agree with his mentor¡¯s request. The moment they sat down, the boys began to chat happily about this and that. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue turned to her friend and the two of them were eating their dinner while whispering a few words. Zhang Li Xue had thought that she wouldn¡¯t mind sharing the table with Doctor Bai. However, once the man was seated across from her, Zhang Li Xue began to feel a bit ufortable. It was not hard to notice that Doctor Bai was secretly ncing at her. Somehow, it made her annoyed. Didn¡¯t he tell her that it was improper for someone like her to befriend him? Why did he have to look at her? They were not friends and he should pretend as if he did not know her. Then, she would also do the same. Zhang Li Xue grew angrier as she recalled theirst conversation at his apartment¡¯s parking lot. It was the first time that she felt this angry. Because of it, she ate a little bit more as if trying to vent her frustration. ..... ¡°Li Xue, are you alright?¡± Fang Su Jin whispered. The question snapped her out of her trance. Zhang Li Xue took a deep breath to calm down before shing a smile at her friend. ¡°I¡¯m alright. Why are you asking me this?¡± Fang Su Jin heaved a sigh. ¡°I¡¯ve been calling your name for a while. You seemed absent-minded. What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I was just a bit disappointed with the chicken wings. They¡¯re not as good as what my brother had said.¡± Fang Su Jin began tough. ¡°Alright. I know your barbecued chicken wings tasted the best. Next time, let¡¯s go on a barbecue retreat instead.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. She was relieved that she managed to change the subject. Seeing that her friend had stopped eating a while ago, Zhang Li Xue leaned over to Fang Su Jin again and whispered, ¡°It doesn¡¯t seem as if the boys will be finishing their conversation anytime soon. Do you want to return to our room first? ¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Alright.¡± Her stomach was already full and she was not interested in listening to the boy¡¯s chat. Zhang Li Xue turned to her brother and whispered a few words at him before she stood up. The sound of the chair against the floor made the others turn. ¡°Sister, are you leaving?¡± Wei Zi Kai asked. ¡°Mmm... Su Jin and I are a bit sleepy after ying around. We¡¯ll just head back to our room first,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. She was aware that Bai Qi was still watching her. However, she did not want to meet his gaze. It was best to ignore him. Otherwise, she would only get angry. ¡°Then, let me apany you back,¡± Wei Zi Ming said. He was about to push back the chair when his cousin waved her hand. ¡°No need,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Our hotel block isn¡¯t that far from here. Su Jin and I will be alright. You guys just sit around and continue to talk.¡± She turned to her uncle and nodded ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng. My friend and I will head back first.¡± Qi Zheng nodded. ¡°Remember to call us if there¡¯s anything.¡± Before the others could say anything more, Zhang Li Xue held Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand and the two of them began to walk over to their hotel block. The wind blew, messing up with their hair a bit. Zhang Li Xue took a deep breath, enjoying the scent of the sea around them. ¡°This is nice,¡± Fang Su Jinmented. ¡°Do you want to take a walk around the hotel?¡± Zhang Li Xue thought about the amount of food she ate and nodded. ¡°Alright. But let¡¯s not go too far. Otherwise, the others might worry.¡± The two girls held hands as they walked into the small garden. Both were quiet as they were enjoying the sound of waves from afar. ¡°Li Xue.¡± It was Fang Su Jin who broke the silence. ¡°Hmm?¡± Fang Su Jin continued to walk forward and spoke absentmindedly. ¡°That person. Your uncle¡¯s student...¡± Zhang Li Xue frowned, wondering why was her friend talking about Bai Qi. ¡°Do we know him from somewhere before?¡± Fang Su Jin turned to her friend. ¡°Why do I feel as if he¡¯s a bit familiar?¡± ¡°Really? I don¡¯t think so.¡± Zhang Li Xue pondered over the question and shook her head. ¡°My uncle said, Doctor Bai was from S Country. Then, he moved to the north to study medicine.¡± ¡°S Country? Then, maybe I was mistaken.¡± Fang Su Jin waved her hand. She had never been to S Country or the north before. It was impossible for her to have met Bai Qi before. ¡°I just thought that his name sounded familiar. Perhaps it was someone else.¡± Zhang Li Xue decided not to mention Bai Qi living in Y City when he was a little boy. She did not think that it was rted. ¡°Mss Zhang!¡± Zhang Li Xue turned around upon hearing her name. Her brow furrowed, finding Bai Qi jogged over to their side. Was he...ing to see her? ¡°Miss Zhang.¡± Bai Qi stopped in front of them as he heaved to catch up his breath. He stood up straight and looked her in the eyes. ¡°Can I talk to you for a while?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have anything to talk to you about.¡± Zhang Li Xue veered her eyes away. Fang Su Jin began to feel that there was something strange between these two. She stared at Bai Qi for a while and turned to her friend. Her instinct was telling her that Zhang Li Xue has been hiding something. Fang Su Jin narrowed her eyes. ¡°Su Jin, let¡¯s go.¡± Zhang Li Xue held Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand and turned around. She took a few steps before Bai Qi grabbed her arms to stop her. Her eyes widened in surprise. Zhang Li Xue looked at Bai Qi in displease. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Bai Qi quickly released his hand and held both hands up. ¡°Sorry. I¡¯m sorry¡± He realized that he was too impatient and had crossed the line. He looked at his little fairy with a pair of pleading eyes. ¡°Please. Can I talk to you? Only for a few minutes.¡± Chapter 110 110 You Will Meet Someone Better Fang Su Jin turned her head a few times until she could no longer see her friend with that young doctor. A faint sigh escaped her lips, as she wondered what was going on between those two. One look at the way Doctor Bai was looking at her friend would tell her that their rtionship was not that simple. Fang Su Jin was curious. However, she decided to give them both time and space to talk. Later, she can always interrogate her friend. The wind blew and suddenly, some send entered her eyes. Fang Su Jin let out a soft cry before she rubbed her eyes with her hand. Although she knew that she was not supposed to do so, Fang Su Jin could not help but touch her eyes with her fingers as it was too itchy. Once the itchiness was relieved, Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes had turned red. She took the elevator and headed up. She arrived at her floor and walked over to her room. However, just as she came closer, Fang Su Jin¡¯s steps gradually slow down. A man stood in front of their room with his back leaning on the wall. As if noticing that she was looking at him, Zhang Yi Hai turned around and looked at the girl in front of him. His brow furrowed when he noticed that she was alone. ..... His sister was not with her. ¡°Why are you here?¡± ¡°Where¡¯s my sister?¡± The two of them spoke almost at the same time. Fang Su Jin walked closer and answered, ¡°Li Xue said she ate a bit too much and wanted to walk around to help digest the food.¡± Zhang Yi Hai was about to ask her why she did not go with his sister when he saw her red, most eyes. Instantly, he guessed that the reason Fang Su Jin had returned earlier was because of her break-up. Even though she was stillughing happily with his sister, Fang Su Jin was hiding a secret. Whenever there was no one around, she would think of her ex-boyfriend and cry over him. She wanted to cry alone. This was the reason why she had returned to the room earlier without his sister. She hoped to cry her eyes out alone, but he had suddenly appeared. Zhang Yi Hai began to wonder about Fang Su Jin¡¯s ex-boyfriend. Just what kind of man had she been dating? Was he worth all those tears? Seeing her reddened eyes, Zhang Yi Hai decided that he should not make things difficult for her. ¡°Sister ate a lot today.¡± Zhang Yi Hai put his hand into his pocket and handed Fang Su Jin a packet of medicine. ¡°I was worried that she would get a stomach ache. Just give her this medicine when she returns.¡± Fang Su Jin stared at the box of medicine. She took the box and nodded. ¡°Alright.¡± Her eyes were a little itchy and she began to rub her eyes a little bit. ¡°Then, I should go now.¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke and turned around. However, after a few steps, he turned around again and saw Fang Su Jin pushing the door to enter her room. ¡°Sister Fang.¡± His voice made her stop. Fang Su Jin turned to Zhang Yi Hai, wondering if he had more messages for his sister. Meeting her gaze, Zhang Yi Hai began to hesitate again. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. You will meet someone better.¡± Before Fang Su Jin could figure out what was going on, Zhang Yi Hai had already turned around and entered his room. Fang Su Jin stared at the empty corridor, wondering what just happened and what Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s words mean. She decided not to bother much about it and entered her room. Then, she took out her phone to send a text to Li Xue and warned her about her brother. ... Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue was walking around the hotel garden with Bai Qi. The man had said that he had something to talk to her about. However, after Fang Su Jin had left, he did not say anything to her. This situation was making her frustrated. ¡°Doctor Bai, if you don¡¯t have anything to say to me, then, I should go and return to my room,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°It¡¯s dark and the wind is cold.¡± ¡°Are you not curious about Xi Xi?¡± Bai Qi panicked and could only use his little sister as bait. ¡°Xi Xi always talked about you. She.. missed you.¡± It was then that Zhang Li Xue began to worry. Since Bai Qi was attending this conference, then, who would look after the small girl? ¡°Who¡¯s looking after Xi Xi now?¡± The corner of his lips tilted up slightly. She knew that this kind girl would worry about his little sister. ¡°Doctor Qi¡¯s family is looking after Xi Xi these few days.¡± Zhang Li Xue was relieved to hear that there was someone with Xi Xi. She was worried that the girl had to stay home alone. Bai Qi took off his jacket and ced it around his little fairy¡¯s shoulder. ¡°I don¡¯t need this.¡± Zhang Li Xue quickly pushed his hand away, but Bai Qi pressed the jacket tighter to her body. ¡°Just wear this. Didn¡¯t you say that the wind is cold?¡± A faint sigh escaped him when he realized that the girl was not going to listen to his words. Taking a deep breath, Bai Qi then spoke again, ¡°Miss Zhang, I¡¯m sorry.¡± Zhang Li Xue stopped pushing him away. Her eyes dropped as she heard his apologies. Bai Qi stared at the girl in front of him for a long time, as if he wanted to let the image of her stay imprint in his mind. In fact, Bai Qi instantly regretted it the moment he let Zhang Li Xue leave in anger that day. His sister would ask about her, but he could only tell her that Zhang Li Xue was too busy with work. He had thought that seeing her in this short time would be enough. But he realized that it wasn¡¯t. Each time that he did not see her, he would miss her. He wanted to see her again but was embarrassed after what had happened between them. Now that he had encountered her at this hotel, Bai Qi decided that this god-given chance for him to make it right. He can¡¯t leave now until he exins everything and for Zhang Li Xue to forgive him. It was hard enough for them to meet again. He realized that he can¡¯t do without having her around. Chapter 111 111 Thinking Too Much ¡°I¡¯m sorry for the words I¡¯ve said to you,¡± Bai Qi continued. ¡°It was not my intention to drive you away. I didn¡¯t mean that we couldn¡¯t be friends.¡± ¡°But that was what you have said,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°It was what you considered.¡± Bai Qi pursed his lips into a thin line. He remembered what happened and knew how he had hurt her. He did not know what he should say to her this time or how to coax her. His little sister has always been obedient. Bai Qi was someone who did not have much experience in coaxing someone. He was worried that the more he spoke, the more he was going to upset this little fairy. If she really decided that they could not be friends, then, what was he supposed to do? ¡°Miss Zhang, you are a nice person. It would be an honor to be friends with someone like you,¡± Bai Qi spoke. He hesitated before looking at the girl again. ¡°I know that you did not care about position or background, but I don¡¯t have that confidence to befriend you.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at him without saying anything. Based on the words that he had said to her previously, Zhang Li Xue knew that Bai Qi was someone who did not have much self-confidence. Therefore, she was not surprised upon hearing his words. ¡°I worry that by getting closer to you, people might misunderstand that I have some ill intention,¡± Bai Qi continued. ¡°I already have Doctor Qi as my mentor. If I get close to you as well, people might think that I am trying to climb up the socialdder.¡± ..... Zhang Li Xue¡¯s expression changed again. This time, there was anguid smile on her face. She actually did not care much about what people would say behind her back. When she decided to actively join the basketball team instead of learning music and dancing as the other girls do, there were a lot of people whispering behind her back. They thought that she was too unruly. However, none of them dared to humiliate her. It was all because of her family and the connection they have. Moreover, she was someone with a clear conscience. She would not dare to do something that would tarnish her family name. She believed that her parents and everyone around her had taught her well. ¡°Doctor Bai, you think too much,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Do you think it would be easy for you to climb up the socialdder just because you befriended me? It is not easy to reach the top unless you are someone capable.¡± She might be the eldest child of her parents. However, that does not mean that it was easy for her to obtain anything. Back when she was still studying, her parents would choose a good school for her and her brother. But even so, the two of them will have to take an exam just like everybody else. Unless they were really qualified, they would not be attending special schools. While the other kids were enjoying their vacation, Zhang Li Xue and her brother would often work at the hotel, joining the service personnel. Even if she had shown her interest in being involved in the family¡¯s business, ording to her father, if she did not show that she was capable, he would not let her manage it. To others, she might be the daughter of the Zhang family. But even she had to face some hardships. This was how her parents were raised and it was how they had raised her and her siblings. ¡°Since my uncle had chosen you as his student, then, that would mean that he believed in you. Whether we are friends or not, as long as you are good at what you do, my uncle would not mistreat you,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. She looked at his face for a while and continued, ¡°I see that you are a good person and easy to talk to. What I want is to be friends with you. To have someone who could talk to. Is that too much to ask?¡± Bai Qi was stunned upon hearing her words. He realized that Zhang Li Xue was right. He was indeed thinking too much. So much that it had clouded his judgment. He should have known that this girl¡¯s thinking was very simple. She genuinely wanted to befriend him. But all he was worried about was how people would view him. Bai Qi could not help but feel slightly disappointed in himself. Right now, what the girl was asking for was friendship. It wasn¡¯t as if she was suggesting that he should marry her. He really could not understand just what he was so scared about? What was he worrying about? ¡°Doctor Qi, if you are worried about what people might think of you because you befriended me, then you are right. We are not suitable to be friends.¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m not worried,¡± Bai Qi spoke quickly. He let out a long breath, realizing that he had spoken too quickly. ¡°It¡¯s not like that. Miss Zhang, I would really like to befriend you. I think you are a straightforward person and easy to get along with.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked away. She found that Bai Qi¡¯s words were almost like he was trying to tter her. It was not what she wanted to hear. ¡°You have been so kind to me and my sister. My sister, Xi Xi liked you a lot. She often asks about you.¡± Bai Qi paused. He could see that there was a fluctuation in her expression the moment he mentioned his little sister. He did not know whether he shouldugh or be unhappy about it. In his little fairy¡¯s opinion, his little sister was much more important than him. ¡°Miss Zhang, are you willing to be friends with me?¡± Bai Qi asked. Then, he stood at the side, waiting for her answer. Seeing that Zhang Li Xue stayed silent for a long time, Bai Qi decided to tempt her. He lowered his head and spoke in a low voice. ¡°Anyway, we still haven¡¯t continued our basketball match.¡± Instantly, Zhang Li Xue looked up. Chapter 112 112 This Woman was Crying Again Zhang Li Xue returned to the room after speaking to Bai Qi. When she walked in, Fang Su Jin was lying on her stomach, watching her favorite drama. The girl stretched up her hand to grab a few tissue papers before she blew her nose. Hearing the movement, Fang Su Jin looked up and smiled. ¡°You¡¯re back.¡± She pressed the pause button, deciding to concentrate on her friend. Fang Su Jin wiped the tears from her eyes. Then, she looked up with excitement. At this time, gossiping was more important than catching up with her drama. ¡°So...¡± The grin on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face widened and her eyes turned crescent. ¡°What is it between you and that young doctor?¡± The corner of her lips began to twitch. Zhang Li Xue suspected that her friend has been watching too much drama that she began to think too much. Actually, there was nothing much going on during her talk with Bai Qi. That man had apologized for his previous words and told her that he wanted to continue being her friend. Since the man did not mind befriending her, Zhang Li Xue thought that she should give him another chance. ..... He was easy to get along with and had never pretended in front of her. During the short time that she had interacted with him, Zhang Li Xue found that Bai Qi is a good person. Otherwise, her Uncle Qi Zheng would not choose him as his student. Before they parted, Bai Qi had invited her over to his apartment again. He said that Bai Xi Xi missed her and they could use the basketball court to have a match. Then, she had agreed. Zhang Li Xue recalled the match in her Uncle Qi Zheng¡¯s backyard and how Bai Qi had gotten past her defense. She admired his talent a lot. It has been a long time since she was that happy after a match. She couldn¡¯t help but look forward to their next meeting. ¡°What are you thinking? Doctor Bai is only a friend,¡± Zhang Li Xue said, helplessly. ¡°Previously, he helped me when I was hospitalized due to appendicitis.¡± Fang Su Jin narrowed her eyes. ¡°Really?¡± Obviously, she did not believe in Li Xue¡¯s words. ¡°Mm...¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She had already been thinking of what she should say if Fang Su Jin asked her about it. ¡°Then, why are you acting suspiciously?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t my brother and the triplets around?¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Doctor Bai is Uncle Qi¡¯s student. I just didn¡¯t want to make things difficult for him.¡± Fang Su Jin thought that this reason was very eptable. After all, Zhan Yi Hai was a very strange guy. Who knows what would that guy do to that harmless doctor? Turning around, Fang Su Jin took the medicine that Zhang Yi Hai had given her earlier. ¡°That¡¯s right. Your brother handed this to me. He worries that you would be getting a stomach ache from eating too much.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at the box of medicine. ¡°Mmm... I know. I¡¯m going to take a bath.¡± Fang Su Jin watched as her friend walked into the bathroom. After talking to her friend, Fang Su Jin was no longer interested in continuing her drama. She walked over to the balcony, wanting to take some air and enjoy the night breeze. Fang Su Jin pushed the sliding door and stared at the dark scenery in front of her. Her eyes were in a daze. Somehow, she could not stop thinking that she had met Doctor Bai before. His name and face were a little familiar. However, Zhang Li Xue said that Doctor Bai was someone from S Country. She had never been to that country before. Could it be that she had met his doppelganger? Fang Su Jin thought that this reason seem appropriate. Still, she was not very happy with this conclusion. She still thought that she had known a person called Bai Qi a long time ago... Just as she was about to turn around and leave, someone from the next door came out to the balcony. Fang Su Jin met that man¡¯s gaze and thought that her luck was pretty bad recently. Why would Zhang Yi Haie out at this time? Moreover, why was he walking around shirtless? Was he putting on a show? Fang Su Jin wanted to turn around when she heard him call her name. ¡°Sister Fang.¡± Her steps halted. Fang Su Jin turned and shot him an inquiring look. She tried to focus on his face, but his muscr body could not escape her gaze. ¡°Have my sister returned?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°Your sister is in the bathroom. If you wanted to talk to her, I will tell her once she came out.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. I just wanted to make sure that she had returned safely.¡± ¡°It¡¯s too cold outside. I should get in.¡± The scene before her was too distracting that she chose to look away. Fang Su Jin thought that it would be better to get away from this strange and scary boy. However, Zhang Yi Hai had misunderstood her action. The light on the balcony was dim, but he could still see her face. This woman was crying again. Was she made out of water? Why was she crying again? He had thought that the only reason Fang Su Jin seemed to be avoiding him was that she wanted to hide her tears. Noticing her reddened eyes and tear-stained face made him annoyed. Fang Su Jin has been his sister¡¯s friend for years. Ever since he was a little boy, he had always seen her around his sister. Since this woman was a good friend of his sister, of course, he should worry for her too. He was really curious about the person that Fang Su Jin had fallen in love with. Then, he began to worry about how it would be when his sister found someone she liked. Although he has been protecting his sister well, Zhang Yi Hai knew that he could not avoid that day when his sister will meet her other half. Sooner orter, she will be married and have a family of her own. His eyes narrowed. Zhang Yi Hai made a promise to himself. If that man ever made his sister cry, he would not hesitate to make that man¡¯s life a living hell. Chapter 113 113 Fang Su Jin¡¯s Suspicion The next morning, Zhang Li Xue and Fang Su Jin woke up earlier to eat the breakfast buffet food in the hotel. Like many other people, the one thing they always look forward to was the hotel¡¯s breakfast. It was always interesting to see many choices of breakfast items that they can choose from. Zhang Li Xue and Fang Su Jin had long nned to stay around the coffee house longer and try each interesting food. As they were chatting, Zhang Yi Hai and the triplets showed up. After walking around the buffet, the four of them returned with their tes. The group sit around, nning what they wanted to do next before they would head back to the city. Many peoplee over to the hotel¡¯s coffee house for breakfast a whileter. Zhang Li Xue looked at the tables around her and was d that she decided toe earlier. Otherwise, it would be hard to find a seat. ¡°Can we sit over here?¡± Hearing the familiar voice, Zhang Li Xue and the others looked up only to see their Uncle Qi Zheng holding a te in his hand. ..... ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng,¡± the group greeted him almost simultaneously. ¡°Good morning.¡± Zhang Li Xue shifted her gaze and saw that Bai Qi was looking at her. ¡°The coffee house is almost packed,¡± Qi Zheng said. ¡°I thought, it would be better to join you guys than a bunch of academicians.¡± Wei Zi Kai smiled, ¡°Of course, you and your student can sit with us as well. Coincidentally, there are two more seats avable.¡± Hearing the answer, Qi Zheng ced down his te before urging Bai Qi to do the same. ¡°Thank you,¡± Qi Zheng said. ¡°We won¡¯t be staying too long. The two of us will still need to join the conferenceter.¡± ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng, it¡¯s fine,¡± Wei Zi Ming said. ¡°Just eat slowly.¡± Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze as she listened to their conversation. She nced at Bai Qi and noted that the man only took very little food. ¡°Doctor Bai, is the food in the hotel not to your liking?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. Hearing his sister¡¯s question, Zhang Yi Hai began to look at the young doctor. Thinking that this man was his uncle¡¯s student and a doctor who had helped his sister previously, Zhang Yi Hai decided not to let his mind wander. ¡°I don¡¯t have a habit of eatingrge breakfast,¡± Bai Qi said. The corner of his lips turned up slightly. Since the little fairy was talking to him, then, it should mean that she had really forgiven him and epted him as her friend. This was good enough. He could take things slowly to regain her trust again. Bai Qi reminded himself not to make another mistake with her. Zhang Li Xue nced at the food that Bai Qi had chosen again. It seemed that there were a lot of greens on his te. Then, she was reminded of the healthy snack that the young doctor had kept in his drawer. Zhang Yi Hai followed his sister¡¯s line of gaze and smiled. ¡°Sister, you should learn from Doctor Bai. You see, he eats a lot of vegetables.¡± His words annoyed her greatly that Zhang Li Xue could not help but poke at his brother¡¯s waist. Just like that, the siblings started to quarrel and the others began tough at this scene. Bai Qi watched the siblings with a faint smile on his lips. However, a whileter, he began to notice that someone was looking at him. While the others were not paying attention, Bai Qi shifted his gaze and looked at the girl beside Zhang Li Xue. When he saw herst night and heard her name, Bai Qi had already recognized her. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s deskmate, Fang Su Jin. Fang Su Jin would sometimese over to the gymnasium to watch Zhang Li Xue¡¯s basketball practice. However, the two of them did not have much interaction. Back then, he was a senior with a not-so-good reputation. Therefore, there were a lot of kids who would often avoid him. Bai Qi did not mind that. As long as his little fairy was willing to y with him and be his friend, he would be satisfied. He did not care much about what others would think about him. He realized that he has been a naughty boy and had created those bad reputations himself. Noticing that Fang Su Jin was watching him with a curious look in her eyes made him worry. Bai Qi wondered if Fang Su Jin would remember him. If she did, would she tell Zhang Li Xue about it? What would Zhang Li Xue do then? Bai Qi was feeling ratherplicated. He wanted his little fairy to remember her first teammate. At the same time, he was scared of letting her know the truth. Would she be angry that he chose not to bring up this matter? Taking a deep breath, Bai Qi lowered his gaze and continued to eat his breakfast before Fang Su Jin would suspect anything. After finishing his meal, Bai Qi decided to excuse himself. He told his mentor that he had left something in his room and informed him that he will find him in the conference room. Once he got farther from the coffee house and arrived in front of the elevator, Bai Qi finally let out a breath of relief. ¡°Doctor Bai.¡± His body stiffened the moment he heard the voice. Bai Qi turned around slowly and forced a smile when he saw Fang Su Jin standing in front of him. ¡°Hello, is there anything I can help you with?¡± Fang Su Jin gave the man a look over. Then, she shed a smile. ¡°I¡¯m sorry for disturbing you. It was just that, I have a few questions that I need to ask.¡± Bai Qi tightened his hand into a fist as he tried to steady himself. ¡°Please, go ahead.¡± ¡°Have we met before?¡± Bai Qi studied the girl¡¯s face for a while before answering, ¡°Sorry. At least, I don¡¯t think I¡¯ve ever met you before Miss...¡± ¡°Fang. My surname is Fang.¡± Fang Su Jin continued to scrutinize the person in front of her. Although the man looked familiar, she could not remember him at all. Not wanting to be rude, Fang Su Jin quickly retracted her gaze. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. It was just that, you look a little simr to someone I know.¡± ¡°I have an ordinary look,¡± Bai Qi spoke. ¡°Perhaps, I look like someone you have passed by on the street before.¡± Just in time, the elevator door swung open. Bai Qi shed another smile at the woman and excused himself. Chapter 114 114 I Remember Now After having fun around the beach for a while, the group decided to check out and head back to the city. The moment she got into the vehicle, Zhang Li Xue could not help but fall asleep. She had yed too hard and tomorrow, she will still need to go back to the office. Fortunately, her brother was driving and she could doze off until they arrived back in Y City. When she woke up again, the car was already entering the city. Since Fang Su Jin was riding with them, Zhang Yi Hai drove over to Fang¡¯s residence first to send her back. The vehicle pulled over in front of the Fang¡¯s residence and Zhang Yi Hai helped her with her luggage. When they walked into the house, Fang Su Jin¡¯s parents were around and invited Zhang¡¯s siblings to have some refreshments. Fang Su Jin dragged her friend upstairs as she wanted to give her a few things. When theye down again, the two girls found that Zhang Yi Hai was in the living room, chatting with Fang Su Jin¡¯s father. Zhang Li Xue watched as her brother sat up straight, with his head lowered slightly while listening to Fang Su Jin¡¯s father talking about the world economy and chuckled. ..... Her brother liked to bully her so much that it was entertaining to see him sitting down obediently. Finding that this situation was interesting, Zhang Li Xue poked at Fang Su Jin a few times and spoke, ¡°Su Jin, look at Yi Hai. It was rare to see him sitting like that obediently.¡± Fang Su Jin heaved a sigh. She did not know what her father was saying to Zhang Yi Hai, but she could guess that it shouldn¡¯t be anything interesting. Her father liked to speak about the world¡¯s economy a lot. Once he found someone who might show interest in listening to him, her father would not be able to stop. From the look at it, it seemed that Zhang Yi Hai had be his victim. ¡°You should go and rescue your brother,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Otherwise, my father would not stop.¡± Zhang Li Xue watched her brother a while longer before she went over. Looking at how her brother was behaving, Zhang Li Xue began to wonder how would his brother look like when he was facing his inws. It should be something interesting. ¡°Dad,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke as they arrived in the living room. ¡°Li Xue and her brother need to leave now.¡± Fang Wu shot a displeasure look at his daughter. He was beginning to get into the good part when this girl suddenly appeared. It was rare for him to find someone who could listen to him. It was even rarer to find someone to exchange opinions with him. The man in front of him was young, but he was quite knowledgeable. However, he also realized that he couldn¡¯t keep this young man in the house without reason. Fang Wu turned to Zhang Li Hai again and sighed. ¡°Do you need to go?¡± An idea came to his mind and the corner of his lips turned up. ¡°How about staying over for dinner?¡± ¡°Dad, they need to head back early and rest,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke quickly. ¡°Tomorrow, they still need to work.¡± Fang Wu was familiar with the Zhang family and had heard how the family raised their child. Just now, Zhang Yi Hai mentioned that they were on summer vacation. But it seemed that instead of fooling around like the rest of the young men his age, this man had to work at their family¡¯s hotel. As he recalled this fact, Fang Wu began to appreciate the young man in front of him a little bit more. He could not help but sigh, wondering why none of his the boys in his family were like Zhang¡¯s family¡¯s boys. Taking this chance, Zhang Yi Hai stood up and spoke, ¡°Uncle Fang, my sister and I will have to leave first.¡± Fang Wu nodded. ¡°Alright. Young man, you shoulde over again when you have the chance.¡± He turned to his daughter and spoke, ¡°Su Jin, go and see the guest.¡± Fang Su Jin felt the corner of her lips start to twitch. Zhang Yi Hai was only her best friend¡¯s little brother. Why would he want toe over to their house again? Moreover, Zhang Yi Hai was a little strange and scary. She would rather not have him around the house. His presence would only give her anxiety. Zhang Li Xue exchanged a few words with Mrs. Fang before heading out. Mrs. Fang knew that she liked sweet treats and let her bring back a box of cakes that she had baked that morning. When Zhang Li Xue walked outside with Fang Su Jin, her brother was already behind the wheel, waiting for her. ¡°Su Jin, I¡¯ll go back first,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°Drive safely.¡± ¡°You should tell that to my brother.¡± Fang Su Jin nced at the man inside the car before she quickly looked away. Obviously, she had no n of talking to this man. She watched as Zhang Li Xue ced the box of cake in the back seat of the car and saw the basketball cushion. A thought came to her mind, causing her brow to furrow deeply. Zhang Li Xue closed the door, turned around, and saw her friend seemingly in deep thought. ¡°Su Jin, what are you thinking about?¡± Fang Su Jin hesitated. She raised her head to look at Zhang Li Xue and thought that the image in her mind had be clearer. A light shed in her eyes. She leaped over in excitement as she held Zhang Li Xue¡¯s shoulders. ¡°Li Xue, I remember now.¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at the hand on her shoulder and frowned. ¡°What do you remember?¡± ¡°That young doctor. Ah! Your uncle¡¯s student!¡± Fang Su Jin took a deep breath to calm down. ¡°I remember why he seemed familiar.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve met him before?¡± ¡°Not just me. You¡¯ve met him before as well.¡± There was a trace of surprise in Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes. ¡°Li Xue, don¡¯t you remember?¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. ¡°When we were in kindergarten, you were always practicing basketball with a senior at the gym.¡± Her brow furrowed deeper. Zhang Li Xue could not remember this scene well. ¡°I remember that senior¡¯s name. Back then, you always call him Brother Bai Qi.¡± Chapter 115 115 That Memory was Too Fuzzy As they were leaving the Fang¡¯s residence and headed back home, Zhang Li Xue was unable to stop thinking about the words that Fang Su Jin had said to her. Zhang Li Xue was interested in basketball from an early age. When she was very little, she wanted to y basketball but not a lot of people were interested in this sport. Although the memory was vague, she seemed to remember that in kindergarten, she met a boy who would often apany her to practice. Then, she nned to go to school a year earlier just so she could y basketball with a proper team. The boy was supposed to be on that team. However, that boy moved away and she had never seen him again. Years had passed and she could not remember that boy¡¯s name or face. After listening to Fang Su Jin¡¯s words, Zhang Li Xue began to wonder if the boy¡¯s name was really Bai Qi. But... even if Fang Su Jin could remember that boy¡¯s name, Zhang Li Xue wondered if the Brother Bai Qi from her childhood and the Doctor Bai she knew were the same person. Zhang Li Xue thought that it didn¡¯t seem very possible. ..... After all, she seemed to remember that the kindergarten she went to were mostly attended by kids from rich families. Doctor Bai did not seem to be someone from a rich family, right? A thought came to her mind, causing her heartbeat to elerate. Zhang Li Xue seemed to remember that Bai Qi had mentioned that his family was living in Y City before they moved to S Country. His story seemed to match with the young boy she met during her childhood. Then... was it possible? ¡°Sister, why are you in a daze?¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s voice snapped her out of her trance. Turning around, Zhang Li Xue found that her brother was staring at her in worry. She realized that they have arrived home. ¡°What were you thinking about?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. His eyes narrowed as he seemed to be thinking of something. ¡°What did Sister Fang say to you before we left?¡± He recalled that his sister has been acting strangely after Fang Su Jin spoke something to her earlier. ¡°Nothing much.¡± Zhang Li Xue shed an assuring smile. ¡°Su Jin mentioned someone we used to know during kindergarten. It has been a while since I hear anything about that person.¡± Zhang Yi Hai pursed his lips. He did not have a n to pursue this matter. He knew that his sister and Fang Su Jin met during kindergarten. There was nothing suspicious about her sister¡¯s words. ¡°Let¡¯s just go out first,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. She pushed the door open and grabbed a few stuff before heading into the house. When she walked in, their parents were in the dining room. Zhang Li Xue went over to their side and began to tell them about their trip to the beach. Zhang Yi Hai watched his sister for a while. Seeing that she had returned to her usual self, he decided not to think too much about it. ... Zhang Li Xue stopped thinking about Bai Qi while she was with her parents. It was only after she had returned to her room at night that she started to think about that boy again. However, that memory was too fuzzy. Taking a deep breath, Zhang Li Xue began to look around the room. Her gaze fell on the rows of books on the bookshelf. Then, it stopped at the old photo album. When she was still a little girl, her parents loved to snap pictures of her and her brother. Then, the photos will bepiled into a few photo albums. Now that she had grown up, everything was digitalized. Zhang Li Xue stood up and walked over to the bookshelf. She picked up the photo album, hoping to see if the photos inside would help her to refresh her memory. There were a few photos of her and Fang Su Jin from kindergarten. There were also a few photos of her with Mu Zhen Yu and his younger brother. However, she could not find the boy she was looking for. A deep frown appeared on her face. Zhang Li Xue could not help but thought that it was too strange. Since that boy had practiced basketball with her, then, they should be close, right? But why is it that there was no photo of him with her? A light shed in her eyes. Zhang Li Xue seemed to recall that she had seen a few old photos of her when she was helping her mother find some documents from the store. As the thought came to her mind, Zhang Li Xue stood up and headed to the store room. She looked around with her hands on her waist and found the box she was looking for. Fortunately, the box was on top. It did not take her too long to carry down the box. Zhang Li Xue found the old album and started to browse through them. There were a lot of photos of her with her ssmates. Then, she found the photo that she had seen thest time. The young her was dressed in a pretty dress. Not too far from her, a boy stood in his tree costume. Her heart skipped a beat. Zhang Li Xue seemed to remember that this boy was the same boy who was practicing basketball with her. However, she still could not get a clear look at his face through the photo. She tried to look at a few photos as well, however, she could not find another one. It seemed that other than this photo of him dressed as a tree, there was no photo of her childhood friend at all. Zhang Li Xue let out a long sigh of frustration. She began to wonder if she should give up. Should she ask her parents if they remember this boy? For some reason, her instinct told her that her parents would not know anything about him. Then... Should she ask Bai Qi directly? But she would be embarrassed if Fang Su Jin was wrong. Seeing that she could not find what she wanted, Zhang Li Xue began to put the album back into the box. Her brow furrowed as she tried to remember the boy again. It was at this time that she recalled another memory. When she was in kindergarten, she was quite close with her Younger Aunt, wasn¡¯t she? That year, it was often her Aunt who would send her to school and fetch her back. ¡°Li Xue, don¡¯t tell your father... Let¡¯s keep the matter a secret between us two, alright?¡± Her eyes widened in surprise. Zhang Li Xue recalled that they were heading home from school when her aunt said those words to her. But why? Then... Does this mean that her aunt would knows something? Chapter 116 116 An Old Photograph Once she figured out that her aunt might have known something about that boy she used to y basketball with, Zhang Li Xue became anxious. She nned to go straight to her aunt¡¯s ce and ask if she remember that boy and his name. Apparently, it was toote and it was not suitable for her to head over. Zhang Li Xue nned to see her aunt in the morning. However, her father walked over to her and told her to follow the manager and attend the morning meeting with the higher-ups. This meetingsted for hours. Once it ended, her father asked her toe to his office to have lunch together. She had entered the HR Department for a while and her father wanted to know what she had learned. When everything ended, the sky had already turned dark. Once she punched out, Zhang Li Xue drove over to her aunt¡¯s ce and rang the doorbell. A middle-aged woman with a friendly smile opened the door for her. The moment she saw Zhang Li Xue at the door, the woman ushered her into the living room. ..... ¡°Is my aunt around?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°Madam is in her room,¡± the woman answered. ¡°Young Miss, wait here. I will call for her.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She watched as the middle-aged woman disappeared behind the wall and heaved a sigh. Her mind wheeled as different thoughts came to her mind. Zhang Li Xue could not stop wondering if what Fang Su Jin told her was real. Could it be that the boy who apanied her to practice basketball in kindergarten was the same person as Doctor Bai Qi? ¡°Li Xue.¡± The familiar voice snapped her out of her thought. Zhang Li Xue turned around and saw that her Younger Aunt was walking in her direction. Noticing the way her aunt was dressed up, Zhang Li Xue began to worry that she had disturbed her during her rest. ¡°Have you eaten?¡± Zhang Yu Ying asked. Without waiting for her niece to answer, she turned to the auntie and instructed her to bring some refreshments. Once the auntie headed back to the kitchen, Zhang Yu Ying looked at her niece and smiled. ¡°You didn¡¯t tell me that you wereing. Otherwise, I would prepare something else.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. Aunt, Ie over to ask you a little something.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Zhang Yu Ying gave her niece a look over. It was then that she realized how her niece was looking somewhat anxious. Subconsciously, she began to sit up straight. ¡°Aunt, do you remember when I was in kindergarten?¡± Zhang Yu Ying looked at her niece in puzzlement. ¡°What about it?¡± ¡°Do you remember that I used to have a basketball practice with a boy?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked cautiously. Her gaze never left her aunt¡¯s face. Her brow furrowed. Zhang Yu Ying tried to recall this memory and suddenly, her lips turned to a faint smile. ¡°Mmm... I remember. You told me that no one in the kindergarten was interested in basketball, except for this one boy.¡± Her eyes lit up. Zhang Li Xue was d that her aunt still remembered things from her childhood. Perhaps, her aunt would help her to remember certain things. ¡°Ah! I remember that you used to call him your first teammate.¡± Just like that, another memory popped up in Zhang Li Xue¡¯s mind. ¡®Hello! You are my first teammate. Congrattions!¡¯ She could see her younger self, stretching up her hands to that boy. However, she still could not remember the boy¡¯s face or name. ¡°Aunt, did you ever mention that I could not tell my parents about this teammate?¡± Zhang Yu Ying began tough. ¡°That¡¯s right. Your father is too paranoid each time another boy was trying to get close to you. That was why I asked you not to tell them anything.¡± Hearing this, Zhang Li Xue was more confident that her aunt would remember him. ¡°Then... Aunt, do you remember that boy¡¯s name?¡± ¡°His name?¡± Zhang Yu Ying frowned. It was then that she began to feel that something was a bit off. Why would her niece suddenly ask her about this boy from her kindergarten? ¡°Li Xue, what¡¯s going on? Why would you ask about him suddenly?¡± Zhang Li Xue took a deep breath, trying to calm down. ¡°Su Jin said she ran into this boy and told me about it. Unfortunately, I couldn¡¯t remember much about it. However, since Su Jin had mentioned this to me, I could not stop trying to recall some old memory. Aunt. You know that once I had something in my mind, it would be hard for me to let go until I found out the answer.¡± Zhang Yu Ying nodded. She was worrying that it was something serious. ¡°So it¡¯s like that. Hmm...¡± Her lips pursed into a thin line as she tried to recall some memories. ¡°I remember that he was from the Bai family.¡± Her heart skipped a beat. Zhang Li Xue was almost sure that she had the answer, however, she did not want to appear too excited before she confirmed everything. ¡°Aunt, is his name Bai Qi?¡± A light shed in her eyes. ¡°That¡¯s right. His name is Bai Qi. Now I remember... Their family moved over to S Country for his father¡¯s business.¡± S Country? Then, the Bai Qi from her childhood and Doctor Bai Qi are the same person? Zhang Li Xue almost could not believe this coincidence. At this time, the middle-aged woman returned with a tray of refreshments. She ced the tray on the coffee table before walking away. ¡°Li Xue, stay here for a while. I think I remember something else. Hold on, let me go and grab something.¡± Before Zhang Li Xue could give her answer, her aunt had already stood up and walked away. Zhang Li Xue sat in the living room, feeling anxious. She could not help but wonder what her aunt was going to show her. Somehow, she had a feeling that it was rted to Bai Qi. After waiting for five minutes, her aunt appeared in the living room with a smile on her face. As she approached closer, Zhang Li Xue realized that her aunt was holding a small envelope in her hand. ¡°Li Xue, this is for you,¡± Zhang Yu Ying said. She ced the envelope in her niece¡¯s hand and sighed. ¡°If you did not mention that boy, I would have forgotten all about this.¡± Cautiously, Zhang Li Xue peeked into the envelope and pulled out the content. It was an old photograph. ¡°You were so upset to hear that the boy was going to move away without telling you,¡± Zhang Yu Ying continued. ¡°Then, I took you to his house and let you see him onest time. The two of you took this picture together.¡± In this photograph, there was a picture of her and that boy. Both of them were facing the camera with a smile on their face. Chapter 117 117 Too Anxious to Wait After leaving Wei¡¯s residence, Zhang Li Xue sat in her car and drove away. A few minutester, she realized that she had arrived in front of the hospital. Zhang Li Xue began to hesitate. She realized that it was toote for her toe over and see Bai Qi. However, after everything that she had experienced, Zhang Li Xue could no longer wait and found out the answer. Pursing her lips, Zhang Li Xue began to look at the photograph that her aunt had given her just now. Her instinct was telling her that the boy in the photograph and Doctor Bai Qi was the same person. The contour of his eyes... was too simr to Xi Xi. Bai Qi in the photograph looked somewhat serious. Meanwhile, his sister, Bai Xi Xi always wore a smile on her face. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes softened as she stared at the photograph for a long time. From the moment she met him, Zhang Li Xue had always thought that Doctor Bai seemed a little familiar. Being around him was toofortable that it felt as if he was an old friend. ..... Zhang Li Xue would never expect this doctor was her childhood friend. She had remembered him now. But what about him? Did he remember her? Did he already know who she was after they met again? If he did, why didn¡¯t he say a word to her? ording to what she had understood, the Bai family was supposed to be one of the tops in Y City. Then, their family had the chance to expand their business and moved over to S Country. What had happened to their family in the past twenty years? How did Bai Qi be like this? The Bai family was rich. But from what she heard from Bai Qi and Bai Xi Xi, their family was no longer around. The siblings only had each other. There was a long silence inside the vehicle. Zhang Li Xue leaned back in her seat while thinking about what she should do next. Just then, the phone in her hand rang. She nced at the screen and quickly epted the phone call. ¡°Li Xue, are you not back yet?¡± Li Qin Yao asked. There was a trace of worry in her voice. ¡°Mmm... Mommy, I¡¯m going to be a littlete today,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I met a few of my ex-ssmates and we decided to chat for a bit.¡± Li Qin Yao heaved a sigh in relief upon knowing that her daughter was safe. ¡°Then, don¡¯t hang around for too long. Remember toe back home soon. I¡¯ll let the auntie know that you will returnte.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Zhang Li Xue forced a smile. After exchanging a few words with her mother, Zhang Li Xue alighted from the vehicle. As she walked toward the entrance, Zhang Li Xue tried to call Bai Qi¡¯s number a few times. However, the man did not pick up her phone. She was too anxious to wait. Zhang Li Xue could only decide toe to the hospital to talk to Bai Qi. She had waited for a day to confirm it with her aunt. She did not want to wait for another day until she could talk to Bai Qi. Taking the elevator, Zhang Li Xue headed to Bai Qi¡¯s department. As she had often visited her Uncle Qi Zheng in the hospital, she became quite familiar with this ce. The door slid open and she stepped out. Zhang Li Xue headed straight to the nurse¡¯s station and shed a smile. The nurse was someone that she had met a few times before. ¡°Miss Zhang, hello,¡± the elder nurse greeted. ¡°Are you looking for Doctor Qi? He already clocked out a few hours ago.¡± ¡°Nurse Tian, I¡¯m not looking for Doctor Qi.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Nurse Tian looked back in puzzlement. Usually, Zhang Li Xue woulde to this department to look for her uncle. However, this time, she was not. ¡°I¡¯m looking for Doctor Bai.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s heart skipped a beat. ¡°Is he on duty today?¡± Nurse Tian opened her mouth to answer. However, before she could speak a word, someone had already spoken. ¡°Why are you looking for Doctor Bai?¡± Hearing the voice, Zhang Li Xue quickly turned around. In front of her was a female doctor in a white coat. Zhang Li Xue quickly noticed the female doctor¡¯s unfriendly look. ¡°Doctor Xiao!¡± The nurse greeted. She looked at the two women in front of her and spoke, ¡°This is Miss Zhang, Doctor Qi¡¯s niece.¡± Instantly, the female doctor¡¯s expression shifted. Everyone was aware that Doctor Qi is Doctor Bai¡¯s mentor. Thinking that this youngdy was looking for Doctor Bai for her uncle, the female doctor was no longer that unfriendly. ¡°Doctor Bai is in the middle of an emergency surgery,¡± Xiao Wan Zi said. ¡± I¡¯m not sure when he will be done with the surgery. If you have a message for him, you can pass it to me.¡± Her lips turned into a polite smile. Zhang Li Xue let out a breath of relief. It turned out that Bai Qi had not picked up her phone call because he was in the middle of surgery. ¡°No,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I¡¯ll wait for him.¡± A displeased look shed in Xiao Wan Zi¡¯s eyes before it quickly disappeared. ¡°Then, you can just wait for him.¡± She did not wait for a reply. After giving onest look at Zhang Li Xue, she then went back to her office. Nurse Tian watched Xiao Wen Zi¡¯s retreating figure before turning to Zhang Li Xue again. ¡°Miss Zhang, do you want to wait for Doctor Bai?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°It¡¯s kind of urgent.¡± The nurse smiled. ¡°Then,e with me. I¡¯ll lead you to the waiting room.¡± Zhang Li Xue followed the nurse until they arrived at the waiting room outside the operation theatre. ¡°Miss Zhang, you can sit here.¡± Nurse Tian motioned towards the stic chair. ¡°Once Doctor Bai was done with the surgery, he wille through the door.¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at the door before smiling at the nurse. ¡°Thank you, Nurse Tian.¡± Then, she sat down on the chair and waited for Bai Qi toe out. A sigh escaped her. Zhang Li Xue was d that she was given some time. At least, she could figure out what she was going to say to Bai Qi the moment he walked out of the door. Her heart pounded loudly as she tried to guess his reaction. Chapter 118 118 A Sleeping Little Fairy A long heavy sigh escaped him as Bai Qi walked out of the operation theatre. His hands were massaging his stiff shoulder. As he walked out the door, the patient¡¯s family stood up and walked over to his side. Their faces were anxious as they were waiting to hear news about their family. Bai Qi spent a few minutes exining the situation and saw them breathe in relief. After exchanging a few more words with them, Bai Qi headed out and nned to take a few hours of sleep. A few hours ago, a patient was brought over to the hospital. He was involved in an ident and would require immediate surgery quickly. Because he was on duty, Bai Qi had to enter the surgery room with a few others. It was only a few days ago that he came back from the convention with Doctor Qi. The moment he return, he had to report back to the hospital. It was tiring, but Bai Qi did not mind it. The thought that he had made things right with his little fairy again made him smile. He wondered what the girl was doing at this moment? The door slid open. ..... Bai Qi looked up and his movement instantly halted. There was a sleeping little fairy in the waiting room. It was only a few seconds ago that he was thinking of this little fairy. Now that she had appeared in front of him, Bai Qi began to wonder if perhaps everything was only his imagination. Could it be that he was too tired that he had been imagining things? Subconsciously, Bai Qi took a few steps forward, wanting to get closer to her. He did not dare to blink, fearing that his little fairy would disappear. Only once he get closer that Bai Qi dared to believe that the person in front of him was real. The girl continued to sleep. Her eyes were closed and her brow was slightly furrowed. Bai Qi could see that she was too tired. The girl had not even noticed his approach. It made him worry that someone was going to take advantage of her. It was too dangerous for her to stay alone. He nced at the time and noticed that it was almost midnight. But... What was she doing here in the hospital? Was she looking for her uncle? Or him? ¡°Doctor Bai...¡± Hearing the whispering voice, Bai Qi turned around and saw that Nurse Tian was standing next to him with a smile on her face. ¡°Miss Zhang came over to look for you,¡± Nurse Tian spoke as she nced at the sleepingdy. ¡°She wanted to wait until your surgery ended. I had no other choice but to let her wait here.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Alright. Nurse Tian, thank you. I will take it from here.¡± After exchanging a few more words, Nurse Tian left, leaving the two of them in the waiting area. Bai Qi stared at Zhang Li Xue¡¯s sleeping visage for a long time, wondering why was sheing to the hospital sote to look for him. However, a few secondster, Bai Qi watched as Zhang Li Xue¡¯s head slid down to one side. He rushed over and stretched out his hand to stop her from falling. A breath of relief escaped him. Then, he realized that his position was a little awkward... He couldn¡¯t really stand here and hold her face like this, could he? Should he wake her up? Taking a deep breath, Bai Qi called her name a few times, ¡°Miss Zhang?¡± The girl did not respond. ¡°Li Xue?¡± Her brow furrowed deeper. ¡°Five minutes.¡± Bai Qi could not help but chuckle at her response. After checking that there was no one else in the waiting area, Bai Qi sat down beside her and let her head rest on his shoulder. The girl moved slightly to adjust herself into afortable position before she continued to sleep. Seeing that she had stopped moving around, Bai Qi finally heaved with relief. Bai Qi sat stiffly as he nced at the girl beside him. He could see her longshes and cute nose. Even when she was sleeping, Zhang Li Xue was still adorable. His eyes turned gentler. Bai Qi wished that this moment would stay forever. Even though he might be tired from sitting up straight, he wouldn¡¯t mind it. As long as he could see his little fairy this close, everything would be worth it. A while ago, Bai Qi was still a little tired after the surgery. But now that he gets to watch Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face like this, the tiredness seemed to fade away. Because they were too close, Bai Qi could smell her scent. His face moved closer to her. An inch closer, he would be able to kiss the top of her head. Bai Qi quickly pulled away. He closed his eyes tightly and looked away as he scolded himself. His conscience would not allow him to take advantage of his little fairy. Minutes passed. Bai Qi realized that this closeness was slowly torturing him. After a while, Zhang Li Xue stirred in her sleep. It took her a while to realize that she was at the hospital. Startled, Zhang Li Xue sat up straight. ¡°You¡¯re awake.¡± Hearing that voice, Zhang Li Xue turned and saw the familiar figure beside her. She rubbed her eyes a few times and blinked. She gave Bai Qi a look over and understood what was going on. Just now, she has been sleeping on his shoulder... Her face heated up and she quickly looked away from him. ¡°Your surgery ended?¡± Because she had been sleeping, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes sounded a little hoarse. ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Bai Qi nodded. He saw the way she was looking at him and worry that she would misunderstand his intention. ¡°I tried to wake you up, but you insisted to continue for five more minutes.¡± Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips into a thin line. She was too embarrassed. She was supposed to wait for him. Why did she fall asleep at this ce? ¡°Nurse Tian said that you were waiting for me?¡± Bai Qi smiled. ¡°What is it that was so important that you could not wait until tomorrow?¡± As she looked at Bai Qi, she finally remembered her reason to find him. Her mind was a little hazy and she did not know where she should start. Zhang Li Xue fumbled with her purse and took out the old photograph. He handed it to him and spoke, ¡°Doctor Bai, I have some questions for you.¡± Bai Qi frowned. His heartbeat elerated the moment he get a clear look at the photograph. Chapter 119 119 How Did You Remember? His eyes flickered as he continued to stare at the old photograph. Bai Qi was aware that Zhang Li Xue would have a copy of this photograph as well. After all, it was her aunt who brought her to the Bai¡¯s residence and suggested they take a few pictures to remember. It was just that... Bai Qi did not expect that Zhang Li Xue would bring it out at this time. It threw him off his guard. However, he should have expected that something like this would happen sooner orter. At the hotel a few days earlier, he ran into her friend and she seemed to have remembered him. Bai Qi quickly forced himself to calm down. He raised his head to meet her eyes and saw her inquiring gaze. ¡°What do you want to ask?¡± Seeing that the man beside her was calm, Zhang Li Xue began to wonder if perhaps she had made a mistake. She began to hesitate. But then again, she realized that if she did not speak now, there was no way that she would know the answer. ¡°When I was in kindergarten, there was this young boy who would often apany me to y basketball,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°This is the photo of me and that boy.¡± ..... Bai Qi lowered his gaze to look at the photograph again. A faint sigh escaped him as he recalled the day his little fairy and her aunt came to his house to meet him for onest time. ¡°The boy¡¯s name is also Bai Qi. Doctor Bai,¡± Zhang Li Xue continued. ¡°I wanted to know if you and this boy are the same person?¡± Once she finished her question, Zhang Li Xue continued to look at Bai Qi in silence. Her heart pounded hard against her ribcage. Waiting for his answer was making her anxious. She was never this anxious even when she was taking an exam. Bai Qi was aware that Zhang Li Xue was looking at him, waiting for his answer. His fingers were pinching the photo as he weights the decision in his mind. But if he tell a lie, his little fairy would definitely be angry. He recalled her cold treatment at the hotel a few days ago and sighed. Being away from her and ignored was not something that he wanted to experience again. He inhaled a deep breath before turning to look at her again. ¡°How did you remember?¡± There was a slight fluctuation in Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes. Bai Qi¡¯s question had answered a few questions she had. He was telling her that the person in this photograph was indeed the young him. He was the person who apanied her to y basketball in kindergarten. Her first teammate. His words had also told her that he had remembered her. However, for some reason, he chose to keep this matter a secret from her. ¡°It was Fang Su Jin,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°She gave me a few hints. Then, I went to ask my aunt about it. She told me about you and showed me this picture.¡± The corner of his lips tilted up. He had guessed that Fang Su Jin should be the person who gave away this secret. However, Bai Qi was a little surprised to know that Zhang Li Xue¡¯s aunt would still remember him. ¡°You... remember me,¡± Zhang Li Xue continued. ¡°But... why didn¡¯t you tell me?¡± Zhang Li Xue recalled the day she had met him again at Mo Qing Huan¡¯s wedding. Later, they met again in the hospital and he was introduced as Uncle Qi Zheng¡¯s student. He had many chances to tell her, but he continued to keep this a secret. She was a little disappointed. Zhang Li Xue could not figure out his intention. ¡°I was worried that you wouldn¡¯t remember me,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°I know who you are on the day we met at He Rong¡¯s wedding. But you don¡¯t seem to remember me. Not even after you learned my name. I thought... you have forgotten all about me. It would be embarrassing if I brought up the matter when you don¡¯t remember me at all.¡± Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze. ¡°It has been twenty years. There are a lot of things that I don¡¯t remember much.¡± She was embarrassed by her poor memory. The person who often practiced basketball with her was in front of her. However, she could not remember him at all. ¡°Are you upset that I didn¡¯t say a word to you?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at him and nodded. ¡°A little.¡± She tried to imagine how she might not know about this matter if only Fang Su Jin had not realized anything. She might lose the chance of finding out that her childhood friend was right in front of her. The thought made her heart ache. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s voice was soft. He felt guilty for keeping this secret for a long time. Zhang Li Xue shook her head. Memories from their childhood flooded her mind, making her smile. ¡°Doctor Bai, you have grown taller.¡± Herments made him chuckle. That¡¯s right... years ago, this girl had called him short. Later, he tried his best to grow taller. He drank milk and make sure he eat a bnced diet. She told him to grow taller. Otherwise, she might not remember him when they meet again. But, when they met again, she still did not recognize him. ¡°Your game skills had improved a lot.¡± Bai Qi couldn¡¯t stop smiling. ¡°Un... Someone told me that I should practice hard.¡± He practiced a lot and became very good at it. A hint of red appeared on her cheek when she heard his answer. There were a lot of things that she wanted to speak to him about. However, she didn¡¯t know where to start. Zhang Li Xue recalled Bai Qi¡¯s family and began to hesitate. So many things happened to him. She did not know if it would be appropriate for her to ask. After a brief hesitation, Zhang Li Xue spoke again. ¡°Doctor Bai.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°Do you mind if I ask you another question?¡± Bai Qi could already guess what she wanted to ask when he saw how she had reacted. He gave her a quick nod and spoke, ¡°Go ahead.¡± ¡°What happened to your family?¡± Chapter 120 120 He Lost Everyone Bai Qi was quiet for a long time as he tried to organize the thoughts in his head. There were too many things that happened after his family leave Y City. He did not know where he should start or how he should tell her. Zhang Li Xue quickly noticed that his expression did not seem a little right. She began to worry that she had asked him something that would make him upset. ¡°If you think it¡¯s too difficult for you to tell me, you don¡¯t have to answer,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°You can tell me about this when you are ready.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± Bai Qi shed a smile. ¡°I will tell you.¡± Now that she had figured out his identity, sooner orter, she will know about what happened to his family. It would be better for her to hear about what happened through his mouth. Since she had asked, Bai Qi nned to tell her now. He did not think that he would have the courage to talk about this matter again another time. ¡°Hmm... My grandfather passed away when I was twelve. He had an ident and passed away after fighting for a few days.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s heart was aching. ¡°Since then, my grandmother¡¯s health was not that good. She was often sick. Then, when I was fourteen, she passed away.¡± Bai Qi lowered his gaze as he spoke about his grandmother. ..... He could still remember the helplessness when he could not do anything to help his grandmother at the side. In the family, his grandmother had spoiled him the most. Zhang Li Xue could sense his mood change. She was curious to know about his family. But seeing how he looked at this moment made her regret asking him this question. She did not want to see him sad. Zhang Li Xue had an urge to hug him tightly and coax him. After talking to her aunt earlier that day, Zhang Li Xue remembered a certain scene. She could still remember Bai Qi¡¯s grandmother. The olddy was nice and gentle. It was sad to think that herst visit to the Bai¡¯s residence was herst time meeting the olddy. Bai Qi thought of certain things and sighed. ¡°Actually, my family¡¯s business in S Country had been going on smoothly.¡± Zhang Li Xue was a little puzzled when Bai Qi suddenly changed the topic. ¡°My father met a few good business partners and hispany made a lot of money,¡± Bai Qi continued. ¡°It was then that my parents decided to stay in S Country and no longer return to Y City. I was in the university when something happened to thepany.¡± His expression turned solemn. ¡°My father was cheated. His business partner ran away, leaving my father with a huge debt. Suddenly, everything began to change.¡± Her eyes widened in surprise. Zhang Li Xue had never thought that something like this would happen to Bai Qi¡¯s family. ¡°My father was busy looking around for a way to solve this problem. At the same time, my mother found out that she was pregnant with Xi Xi.¡± Bai Qi blinked and paused for a long time. Years had passed and he had thought that talking about what happened would be easy. Bai Qi did not think that his heart would still ache. None of them had thought that his mother would get pregnant again. He had almost turned twenty when his mother announced the news. His mother always wanted a daughter. Therefore, even though she was a little old, his mother decided to give birth to this baby. The doctor had assured them that as long as his mother was careful, she would be able to give birth smoothly. However, none of them thought that they were going to face another nightmare. ¡°My father...¡± Bai Qi took a deep breath before continuing, ¡°He could not bear with the stress.¡± He could still remember how the police hade to find him while he was in ss to break the news. He had rushed out and followed the policemen to the station. Until this time, he could not forget that scene. The detective pulled the zipper and revealed his father¡¯s face. It was gruesome. He would never have thought that his father would jump down the building because of the pressure. Then, there was only him and his mother. Later, he and his mother were harassed by a group of people who were demanding to have their money back. Bai Qi thought that his father was very selfish to leave him, his mother, and his unborn sister to face everything. He hated his father for this. As the father, that man was supposed to protect the family. But he chose to end everything. He did not leave any words for them. ¡°After my father was gone, my mother became depressed,¡± Bai Qi continued. ¡°There was a littleplication while she was giving birth to Xi Xi.¡± His lips turned into a mocking smile. ¡°Later, there are only me and Xi Xi.¡± Zhang Li Xue could understand what was going on. Previously, Bai Xi Xi had told her how her mother passed away after giving birth to her. She could imagine the pressure Bai Qi¡¯s mother had faced. Her eyes stung and her nose turned sour. Zhang Li Xue did not think that Bai Qi would have suffered too much. He had lost everyone and only had his little sister. From then on, the siblings could only depend on each other. At that time, Bai Qi should still be in school. It was amazing how he had raised his little sister by himself. Zhang Li Xue could understand his reason for keeping his identity a secret. She recalled everything that he had said to her previously and knew that the man did not have the confidence to face her. After all, everything was so different for him now. He was once the only heir to the Bai family. But he lost everything. Zhang Li Xue bit her lips to stop herself from shedding a tear. She stood up and wrapped her arms around Bai Qi¡¯s head, hugging him tightly. Her hand started to caress his head softly as if to console him. Chapter 121 121 His Little Fairy was Hugging Him Bai Qi halted at the sudden contact. His eyes widened and he did not know what he should do or how he should react as his little fairy was hugging him. His heart was beating fast and hard. He wondered if Zhang Li Xue would be able to hear them. Because he was sitting on the chair, his head was pressed against Zhang Li Xue¡¯s stomach. Bai Qi did not dare to make a move, lest he would identally touch somewhere else. Her sniffle snapped him out of his thought. If he listened carefully, he would hear Zhang Li Xue¡¯s reassuring voice, telling him that everything will be alright. The look in his eyes softened, knowing that his little fairy was feeling distressed for him. It made him realize that after everything that happened, no one hade to coax him. No one woulde and tell him that everything would be better. His father¡¯s rtives had all pretended that they were dead. Everyone had ruthlessly cut off their rtionship with his family the moment they heard about the debt. It was only his mother¡¯s elder sister, Auntie Jiang who had cared about him and his sister. His auntie¡¯s family was not that rich. However, the family had taken him and his sister to the north. While Bai Qi was studying, it was his aunt who would help him to look after Xi Xi. ..... But, everyone around him seemed to think that he was tough enough to face everything. They saw how he had looked after Xi Xi by himself and thought that he did not need anyfort. Therefore, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hug was veryforting. Bai Qi decided to stay still and enjoyed her attention on him. He closed his eyes and inhaled deeply. The girl¡¯s scent entered his nostrils, making him rx. The two of them stayed in this position for a while. Bai Qi began to worry that Zhang Li Xue would be too tired after standing for too long. He patted her on her hand before pulling her to his side. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at him with worry. Although the man was smiling at her, Zhang Li Xue knew that the man was hiding a lot of pain. Seeing the way his little fairy was looking at him made him embarrassed. Bai Qi shifted his gaze away and noticed the time. ¡°It¡¯s gettingte,¡± Bai Qimented. Zhang Li Xue frowned when she heard his words. She nced at her watch and her eyes widened in surprise. The two of them has been talking for a while and she did not notice that it was thiste. Swiftly, Zhang Li Xue pulled out her phone. Seeing that there were no missed calls or messages from her family member, Zhang Li Xue finally breathed in relief. Since no one was looking for her, then, no one should have noticed that she hasn¡¯t gone home yet. Everything would be alright as long as she returned before anyone woke up. ¡°Will you be in trouble?¡± Bai Qi noticed her expression and began to worry. Zhang Li Xue shed him a smile. ¡°It¡¯s fine. I¡¯ll be alright.¡± Seeing that Zhang Li Xue began to carry her purse, Bai Qi knew that it was time for her to go home. But he was a little unwilling to watch her leave. ¡°It¡¯s toote for you to go back home now,¡± Bai Qi spoke. ¡°Why don¡¯t you spend a night here?¡± Seeing the surprised look on her face, Bai Qi let out a cough. ¡°At least, stay until the sunrise. I would worry to let you drive like this.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at him for a long time and smiled. ¡°Alright.¡± She nodded. It wouldn¡¯t be safe for her to drive alone at a time like this. The street was empty. If something happened, it would be hard for her to get any help. It would be better to follow Bai Qi¡¯s suggestion and stay at the hospital until sunrise. She would feel confident driving around when it was brighter outside. Bai Qi heaved in relief, knowing that she would stay with him a while longer. But he soon realized that it would not be appropriate to let her wait at this ce. After thinking about it for a bit, Bai Qi stood up and spoke, ¡°Come with me.¡± Zhang Li Xue had already nned to stay around the waiting area. However, hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, she decided to follow him around without suspecting anything. They walked passed the nurse¡¯s station and finally arrived at his office. This was the second time that she hade to his office. Zhang Li Xue looked around the ce and sighed. She could see that Bai Qi was an organized person. Bai Qi walked over to the bunk bed and tidied up the bottom bed. Then, he turned to Zhang Li Xue again and spoke, ¡°You can sleep here for a while. Don¡¯t worry. My bed is clean. When it¡¯s brighter outside, I will wake you up.¡± ¡°Then, what about you?¡± Bai Qi pointed to hisputer. ¡°I still have to write a report for Doctor Qi.¡± He shed a smile. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about me.¡± Zhang Li Xue knew that he had just finished surgery before he met her in the waiting area. She was worried that Bai Qi would be tired. But, she doesn¡¯t really understand a doctor¡¯s job. Thinking that the report should be very important, Zhang Li Xue decided not to ask. She sat down on the bed and felt a little awkward being alone in the room with Bai Qi. ¡°I¡¯m going out to the nurse¡¯s station for a bit,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°I¡¯ll leave the light on.¡± He could still remember that she would be scared to stay alone in the dark. ¡°Will you be alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Un. Go ahead. I¡¯ll be fine.¡± Bai QI gave her onest look before he go out. Instead of going to the nurse¡¯s station like he said he would, Bai Qi went out to take a quick shower and changed his clothes. When he returned to the room again, Zhang Li Xue was already asleep in his bed. A faint smile curled on his lips. Bai Qi walked over to her side and tucked her into bed. After watching her sleeping figure for a while, he then walked over to his desk and started to work on his report. Chapter 122 122 Very Fortunate ¡°You¡¯re up early,¡± Li Qin Yaomented when she saw her daughter in the living room. She nced at the clock again, making sure that she was not hallucinating. Zhang Li Xue shed an awkward smile upon hearing her mother¡¯s words. ¡°Do you have to join your father for another meeting today?¡± Li Qin Yao frowned. She did not recall that her husband had mentioned anything about a meeting today. ¡°No.¡± Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze, worried that her mother was going to catch her lie. ¡°I just couldn¡¯t sleep that well.¡± Last night, she had spent her night at the hospital with Bai Qi. She had thought that she was going to rest for a while, but who would have guessed that she was too tired after running around the whole day? The moment she put her head on Bai Qi¡¯s pillow, she quickly fell asleep. Later, the man woke her up, telling her that the sky had turned bright. Worried that her family would know that she did note homest night, Zhang Li Xue decided to head home quickly. Fortunately, no one at home was awake when she arrived. ..... She snuck into her room and changed her clothes. When shey down on her bed, Zhang Li Xue found that she could not fall asleep. Her mind could not stop thinking about her conversation with Bai Qi at the hospital. Until this time, Zhang Li Xue still found it hard to believe that Doctor Bai Qi and the boy from her childhood are the same person. He was her first teammate. Just like he had promised, he had grown taller and practiced a lot. It has been twenty years since thest time they saw each other. But the man kept his words and returned to Y City to look for her. It was her who had forgotten about him. If it was not because of Fang Su Jin, perhaps she wouldn¡¯t know that her first teammate was right in front of her. However, her heart would ache once she recalled what had happened to Bai Qi and his family. Zhang Li Xue would never expect that Bai Qi would have suffered so much. He had no one else but his little sister. Zhang Li Xue could not imagine how he had raised little Xi Xi all by himself. She could not help but look up at him. A warm handnded on her forehead, snapping her out of her thoughts. Zhang Li Xue raised her head and saw that her mother was watching her with worry. ¡°Fortunately, you¡¯re not unwell,¡± Li Qin Yao said. A breath of relief escaped her. She touched her daughter¡¯s forehead and cheek a few times to check on her temperature. Seeing her mother¡¯s concern made her feel warm. Zhang Li Xue thought that she was very fortunate that she still have her parents who loved her unconditionally. Before she knew it, Zhang Li Xue hugged her mother¡¯s waist and rested her head on her mother¡¯s tummy. Li Qin Yao was startled at her sudden action. A few secondster, her gaze turned warm and she started to caress her daughter¡¯s hair gently. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Mommy.¡± Zhang Li Xue could not stop herself from rubbing her face on her mother¡¯s body a few times. Her mother¡¯s scent and warmth made her feel more at ease. ¡°I love you.¡± Li Qin Yao giggled upon hearing her daughter¡¯s words. She bent over to kiss her daughter on top of her head and sighed. ¡°Un. Mommy loves you too.¡± She did not know what was going on with her daughter, but seeing that she wanted to act coquettishly with her, Li Qin Yao decided to y along. Now that her children had grown up, it was a rare chance for her to spoil them like this. Li Qin Yao continued to pat her daughter¡¯s head for a while. Noticing that the auntie had gone into the kitchen, Li Qin Yao tapped her daughter¡¯s shoulder twice and spoke, ¡°Alright, Mommy is going into the kitchen. What do you want to eat?¡± ¡°Anything is fine.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled as she released her mother. ¡°Mommy, I like everything you cook.¡± Li Qin Yao gave her daughter a look over. Seeing that there was nothing wrong with her, she then turned around and head into the kitchen. ... In the morning, Zhang Li Xue went to work as usual. While doing her tasks, Zhang Li Xue still could not stop thinking about her conversation with Bai Qi at the hospital. Now that she knew who he was, Zhang Li Xue felt as if there were a lot of things that she wanted to tell him. If she headed to the hospital after work to look for him, would he be surprised? Zhang Li Xue recalled that her Uncle Qi Zheng was working at the same hospital and decided that it was probably not a good idea for her to visit the ce. It would be troublesome if her Uncle Qi Zheng saw her and speak to her father about it. Zhang Li Xue found that she had grown restless. After thinking about it for a while, she picked up her phone and called Fang Su Jin. Her lips turned into a wide smile when Fang Su Jin picked up her phone call after a few rings. ¡°Su Jin...¡± Zhang Li Xue called her sweetly. ¡°Li Xue, speak properly. Your sweet voice is giving me goosebumps.¡± Fang Su Jin shrugged as she rubbed her arms. ¡°Are you busy? Let¡¯s meet up,¡± Zhang Li Xue suggested. ¡°I have something to tell you.¡± It was Fang Su Jin who had helped her to figure out about Bai Qi. Naturally, she wanted to share this excitement with her friend. Fang Su Jin stared at the nk canvas in front of her. She thought of Zhang Li Xue¡¯s suggestion for a while and agreed. ¡°Sure. Let¡¯s meet up. I still remember that you owe me a meal at a vegetarian restaurant. Will youe over and pick me up? I¡¯m toozy to drive.¡± The corner of Zhang Li Xue¡¯s lips began to twitch. The excitement in her died down the moment Fang Su Jin mentioned the vegetarian restaurant. Chapter 123 123 We¡¯re Still Friends After work ended, Zhang Li Xue rushed out of the hotel before her brother would look for her. She drove over to the Fang¡¯s residence to pick up her friend before reluctantly heading to the vegetarian restaurant that Fang Su Jin liked to go to. Zhang Li Xue stared at the menu with aplicated look in her eyes. Although she knew that eating vegetables would be good for her, she simply did not like the taste. But at this moment, she had no choice. A while ago, she owed Fang Su Jin for helping her with a lie. ¡°Alright, what¡¯s with that look?¡± Fang Su Jin chuckled as she looked at her best friend¡¯s face. ¡°The restaurant¡¯s vegetarian dishes aren¡¯t that bad.¡± She had merely suggested eating some vegetarian dishes. However, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s unwilling face was too funny. ¡°I don¡¯t know what to order.¡± Zhang Li Xue pushed the menu card over to her friend. ¡°Su Jin, you help me to order. Anyway, vegetables are going to taste all the same.¡± Zhang Li Xue was already nning to stop by her favorite chicken wings restaurant and purchase a few boxes before she head back home. ..... Fang Su Jin rolled her eyes. She took the task seriously and ordered a vegetarian meal for her friend. Fang Su Jin was confident that her friend would be able to finish this food even though she did not like vegetables that much. The waitress took the order before leaving the table. After looking around the restaurant for a while, Fang Su Jin leaned over and spoke, ¡°Alright, what is it that you want to tell me?¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s lips curled into a smile as she recalled what happenedst night. ¡°Su Jin, you are right. Doctor Bai is indeed the boy who often apanied me to y basketball in kindergarten.¡± There was a trace of surprise in Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes. ¡°You talked to him?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°After you told me that Doctor Bai might be the same boy from kindergarten, I tried to look around the house for clues. Yesterday, I talked to my younger aunt about it and she confirmed the story. Then, I went to look for Doctor Bai and confront him about it.¡± ¡°He did not deny it?¡± ¡°No.¡± Fang Su Jin was surprised. She had thought that Doctor Bai Qi would deny it. After all, she had met him at the hotel and asked him about it. Last time, the man had told her that perhaps, she had seen a face like his on the street. ¡°He probably thought that there was no use of denying since I have figured out about it,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. The waitress walked over to their table to serve their drinks. Zhang Li Xue stirred at her juice and sighed. ¡°Years have passed and a lot has changed. If it wasn¡¯t for you, I might never recognize him.¡± She looked at her friend again and summarized what had happened to Bai Qi. Hearing that something had happened to Bai Qi¡¯s family in S Country made Fang Su Jin feel bad as well. She could not remember anything about the Bai family. However, since he had attended the same kindergarten, Fang Su Jin guessed that his family should be rich as well. Unfortunately... She could understand why Bai Qi had never told Zhang Li Xue about his identity. The man probably felt embarrassed about his status and what had happened to his family. The two friends continued to chat about Bai Qi while they ate. Zhang Li Xue was too busy telling her friend about her meeting with Bai Qist night that she had not realized that she had finished the bowl of Kung Po Tofu. When she looked into her bowl again, the food was already gone into her stomach. Seeing that they still had time, Fang Su Jin suggested walking around the street to digest their food. Just then, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s phone started to ring. She looked at the caller ID and epted the video call. ¡°Sister, where are you?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. His eyes narrowed when he noticed that his sister was outside. ¡°I went out to eat with Su Jin,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. She moved her phone slightly to let Fang Su Jin appear in the video call. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± His sister was someone who would prefer to stay at home after work. It was surprising that she would go out two nights in a row. Once he saw that his sister was with Fang Su Jin, Zhang Yi Hai felt more at ease. ¡°Nothing. Don¡¯te home toote,¡± Zhang Yi Hai reminded. ¡°I know.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh before she ended the call. As she slid the phone into her pocket, Zhang Li Xue noticed that Fang Su Jin was looking at her strangely. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Fang Su Jin shook her head. ¡°I really don¡¯t know who is the eldest sister and who is the younger brother.¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled, knowing that her friend was talking about her and her brother. ¡°That¡¯s right. Now that you know about Doctor Bai¡¯s story, what will happen next?¡± Fang Su Jin seemed to recall how Bai Qi had jogged over to the garden to look for Zhang Li Xue at the hotel. Her instinct was telling her that there was something going on between her friend and that young doctor. However, back then, Zhang Li Xue had denied it. Zhang Li Xue stared back at her friend in puzzlement. ¡°What will happen? We¡¯re still friends, alright?¡± Fang Su Jin looked at her clueless friend and decided not to talk again. Otherwise, she would grow frustrated. In her opinion, Zhang Li Xue should have a weight in Doctor Bai¡¯s heart. Otherwise, he would not return to Y City to fulfill the promise that he had made to Zhang Li Xue during their childhood. It seemed that Zhang Li Xue was a little slow in the romance department. Suddenly, Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s face came to her mind. In the past, Fang Su Jin had always suspected that Mu Zhen Yu had liked Zhang Li Xue. However, Zhang Li Xue did not seem to notice his feelings. But if she thinks carefully, she could understand why Zhang Li Xue had never noticed anything. With Zhang Yi Hai and the triplets as the guard, there was no way that Mu Zhen Yu would stand a chance. Fang Su Jin thought that it would be amusing if Zhang Yi Hai knew about Doctor Bai¡¯s presence around Zhang Li Xue. She could already foresee that sister-fan going crazy, trying to protect his sister again. Chapter 124 124 Slightly Unhappy When Zhang Yi Hai woke up, he was surprised to see that his sister was not around. He had thought that the girl would surely stay at home and sleep a bit more. ¡°Mom, where¡¯s my sister?¡± Zhang Yi Hai saw his mother and asked. ¡°Li Xue? She went out earlier. I think she made an appointment to practice basketball with her friends,¡± Li Qin Yao said. Zhang Yi Hai was more at ease upon hearing that his sister was out to practice basketball. He had seen her sister¡¯s friends before and knew that the girls would sometimes meet up to practice. Initially, Zhang Yi Hai nned to ask his sister out and ask her to apany him to watch a movie. However, since she had an appointment with her friends, Zhang Yi Hai could only change his n. ¡°Yi Hai, are you going out?¡± Li Qin Yao asked when she noticed her son¡¯s outfit. ¡°Mhm...¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Summer vacation will be ending soon. I need to buy a few books for my study.¡± ¡°Then be careful.¡± ..... ¡°Un. I know.¡± Li Qin Yao watched her son grab the car keys and left. Seeing that her two kids were not at home, she then headed upstairs to look for her husband. ... Contrary to what her brother was thinking, Zhang Li Xue was not nning to practice basketball with her girls. Instead, Zhang Li Xue left the house early and drove over to Bai Qi¡¯s apartment. Even before she figured out that Bai Qi was the boy who had apanied her to y basketball in kindergarten, the two of them had made an appointment to have another match. Zhang Li Xue would often recall that day when she had a match against Bai Qi at her Uncle Qi Zheng¡¯s ce. Last time, Bai Qi and his team won against hers. Since that day, Zhang Li Xue always wanted to have a one-on-one match with Bai Qi. She wanted to see his skills. Now that she knew that this man was her first teammate, Zhang Li Xue could no longer hide her excitement. Bai Qi could also be considered her first student. She wanted to see just how much he had grown after twenty years. Once she found the parking spot, Zhang Li Xue grabbed a box of egg tarts she bought on her way and headed upstairs. It was not long ago since herst visit and she could remember the Bai siblings¡¯ apartment. As she arrived, Zhang Li Xue stood at the door and hesitated. Although she had cleared the misunderstanding with Bai Qi, Zhang Li Xue was still hesitant to knock on his door. Subconsciously, she was worried that the man was not going to let her into the house. Her finger halted at the doorbell, but Zhang Li Xue did not make a move to press it. Just then, her phone rang in her purse. Zhang Li Xue scrambled to look for it and froze when she saw Bai Qi¡¯s name on the caller ID. A secondter, the door in front of her swung open. Bai Qi appeared with his little sister by his side. The man stared at her in surprise. A while ago, his little sister was pestering him, telling him to call the Pretty Sister and ask when will she arrive at their apartment. He grabbed his phone and dialed her number. Who would have thought that they would hear her caller ringtone at the door? He walked over to the door and found the little fairy standing in front of his house. ¡°Pretty sister!¡± Bai Xi Xi squeezed through her brother and hugged Zhang Li Xue around her legs. ¡°I haven¡¯t seen you for a long time. I miss you.¡± Her gaze turned softer and her anxiousness gradually disappeared. Zhang Li Xue bent over and patted the little girl on her head. ¡°Xi Xi, I miss you too.¡± Without wasting any time, Bai Xi Xi pulled Zhang Li Xue into the apartment and let her sit in their living room. Bai Qi watched his sister and heaved a sigh. He closed the door and followed the girls into the living room. The moment the girls met, they started to chat and ignore him. Bai Qi pursed his lips, feeling slightly unhappy. He did not get to say a word to Zhang Li Xue at all. However, Xi Xi is his little sister. Even if he was unhappy, he could only bear with it. With a sigh, Bai Qi headed over to the kitchen to continue preparing their breakfast. ¡°Pretty Sister, my brother said the two of you are going to practice basketball. Is this true?¡± Bai Xi Xi asked. ¡°Can Ie along as well? I¡¯ll just sit at the corner and watch.¡± Zhang Li Xue patted the girl on her hair. ¡°Of course, you can.¡± Hearing her answer, Bai Xi Xi began to smile brightly. She was worried that her brother was going to leave her to Auntie Ji while he went out with the Pretty Sister. It was hard for her to see this sister, Bai Xi Xi wanted to spend more time with Zhang Li Xue. ¡°Xi Xi, do you know how to y basketball?¡± The little girl shook her head. ¡°I don¡¯t know how. But my brother is great at it.¡± She leaned over and whispered, ¡°In the past, my brother often practice alone. But after he became a doctor, he did not have as much time to practice.¡± Her lips curled into a happy smile. ¡°Xi Xi loves watching Brother Bai Qi practice basketball the most. Brother Bai Qi looked so cool.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. She could see that Bai Xi Xi was admiring her brother a lot. ¡°Then, do you want to learn to y as well?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. The little girl stared at Zhang Li Xue and hesitated. ¡°Can I?¡± After watching her brother practicing a few times, Bai Xi Xi wanted to learn to y as well. However, her brother was always too busy with work. She did not want to trouble him and ask him to teach her. ¡°Of course, you can. I will teach you to y,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°How about this? I will teach you a few moves after this, alright?¡± Chapter 125 125 He Could Not Concentrate After apanying Bai Xi Xi for breakfast, the Bai siblings hopped on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s car. The three of them were nning to head to an indoor court not too far away from the apartment. Zhang Li Xue nced at the young man who was sitting beside her and sighed. After that long talk with Bai Qi at the hospital that day, Zhang Li Xue could not help but to feel awkward around him. She was still in disbelief that the little boy from back then had grown up to be a tall and handsome man. Fortunately, Bai Xi Xi wasing along with them. The little girl¡¯s chattery voice helped her to be more at ease. Throughout their trip to the court, Bai Xi Xi continued to talk with her Pretty Sister non-stop. In her opinion, this Pretty Sister knew a lot of things. Talking to her was fun. The vehicle pulled over into a parking spot. Zhang Li Xue alighted and watched as Bai Qi helped his sister with the door. Zhang Li Xue grabbed her knapsack in the cargo and the three of them walked into the court together. There was no one around when they entered the ce. Previously, Zhang Li Xue had visited this court with her friends. She did not want to run into anyone she knew and had booked the whole court. Bai Xi Xi entered the court and started running around happily. ¡°I should go and get changed in the changing room,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Xi Xi, do you want toe with me?¡± ..... The little girl shifted her gaze between the two adults. Then, she shook her head. ¡°No. I¡¯ll stay with Brother Bai Qi.¡± She knew that her brother was going to warm up before they y and she wanted to watch him practice. ¡°Then, I¡¯lle back real quick,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Bai Qi turned to look in the direction of the changing room and frowned. ¡°Will you be alright?¡± The hallway looked a bit dark and he was worried that she might get scared. ¡°Xi Xi and I can wait for you outside.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue waved her hand. She would be easily scared at night. However, she could tolerate a bit of darkness when the sun was still up. Zhang Li Xue turned around and headed over to the changing room. She turned on the light and finally heaved in relief. However, the silence was a little creepy. Zhang Li Xue changed her clothes quickly and headed out again. The sound of the ball against the floor reverberated through the court as she came closer. Seeing that Bai Qi was practicing a few tricks to show his sister around, Zhang Li Xue decided to stand at the side and watch him moving around the court for a while. Then, Bai Qi turned around with the ball in his hand. As he approached closer to the hoop, he jumped and shot the ball. The ball circled around the hoop before it entered. ¡°Brother, you are great!¡± Bai Xi Xi started to p enthusiastically. Bai Qi grabbed the ball and turned. He was walking to his sister when he saw that someone was watching him. Seeing the faint smile on the little fairy¡¯s lips made him blush. Bai Qi touched the tip of his nose and lowered his gaze. ¡°Doctor Bai, that was great.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at the man¡¯s long legs and narrowed her eyes. She could not help feeling a little jealous of his long legs. In the past, she had encouraged him to drink more milk so he could grow taller. Who would have expected that this man would really grow tall? Bai Qi bounced the ball on the floor a few times. ¡°Thank you. Do you need to warm up a little bit?¡± Zhang Li Xue shifted her gaze to the ball and nodded. ¡°Pass me the ball.¡± Bai Qi made a perfect pass and Zhang Li Xue caught it with ease. Then, she began to run around the court with the ball in her hand. The squeaking sound from Zhang Li Xue¡¯s shoes and the thumping of the ball filled the court. Bai Xi Xi watched as the Pretty Sister handled the ball easily in awe. A few days ago, her brother told her that the Pretty Sister was very good at basketball. In Bai Xi Xi¡¯s mind, no one was as good as her brother. However, now that she was watching the Pretty Sister dribbling the ball, Bai Xi Xi began to change her mind. Her Brother Bai Qi was right. Pretty Sister is really good at basketball. After warming up a little bit, Zhang Li Xue shot the ball to Bai Qi without warning and the man caught it easily. The corner of her lips tilted up. ¡°Should we begin now?¡± Bai Qi nodded. After giving a few reminders to his sister, he then followed Zhang Li Xue to the center of the court. The two of them stood opposing each other. Zhang Li Xue stared at the man in front of her, guarding against him. Her heart pounded hard against her ribcage as Zhang Li Xue watched Bai Qi sh a smile at her. Taking a few deep breaths, Zhang Li Xue forced herself to calm down. She had to remind herself not to be overly excited to face Bai Qi in this match. ¡°Doctor Bai, I hope that you won¡¯t go easy on me,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I wanted to see your skill.¡± His lips turned into a helpless smile. ¡°Alright.¡± The match started as Bai Qi threw the ball up high. Zhang Li Xue kept her gaze on the ball. She jumped up high and tried to grab the ball. However, Bai Qi¡¯s height was to his advantage. The man caught the ball easily before bouncing the ball and heading over to the hoop. Gritting her teeth, Zhang Li Xue started to run after Bai Qi. Although the man had an advantage with his long legs, Zhang Li Xue was confident that she could stop him with her skill and agility. After all, this would not be the first time that she was facing a tall opponent. Zhang Li Xue picked up her speed and blocked Bai Qi¡¯s path toward the hoop. Her eyes narrowed as their gaze met. Bai Qi grew flustered. The little fairy¡¯s gaze was too intense that he did not know what he should do about it. Bai Qi found that he could not concentrate with the way she was staring at him. Chapter 126 126 His Chance to Impress Her Zhang Li Xue stared at Bai Qi while keeping her eyes on the ball at the same time. Although Bai Qi might seem a little distracted, Zhang Li Xue found that it was not easy to steal the ball from him. She lowered her stance and continued to block his path. Zhang Li Xue knew that she had to act fast before Bai Qi would shoot the ball and gain his first point. With a swift move, Zhang Li Xue stretched her hand and pushed the ball away from Bai Qi. The ball left his grip. Zhang Li Xue grabbed the ball quickly and dribbled it towards the hoop. Hearing his footsteps approaching her fast, Zhang Li Xue made an abrupt stop, jumped, and made her throw. Her hand moved to push the ball to the hoop. Then, she kept her eyes on the ball. Her heart was beating fast as she watched it approach the hoop. The ball entered the hoop before it fell to the ground with a loud thud. At the side of the court, Bai Xi Xi was apuding loudly. She always admired her brother. But now, it seemed that she had a new idol. Pretty Sister¡¯s shot was too beautiful. ..... Zhang Li Xue heaved a breath of relief. Then, she turned around and shed a smile. ¡°Doctor Bai, I told you not to go easy on me. Come on. You were better thest time we had a match at Uncle Qi Zheng¡¯s house.¡± Bai Qi chuckled and lowered his gaze. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. We still have time.¡± He grabbed the basketball as they were about to start another round. Taking a deep breath, Bai Qi reminded himself that he could not lose his chance to impress her. This was the sport that Zhang Li Xue had introduced to him. Later, he found that he liked basketball and had practiced a lot. He hoped that someday, he would return to her side and show her how much he had improved. This was his chance. The two of them started to face each other again. This time, it as Zhang Li Xue who was controlling the basketball while Bai Qi was on defense. After Zhang Li Xue had scored her first point, Bai Qi¡¯s expression had grown serious. He could not let Zhang Li Xue score another point, lest it would be too hard for him to chase after her. Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips as sweats started to trickle down her face. Bai Qi¡¯s long legs and arms made it hard for her to bypass his defense. Whenever she moved right, Bai Qi would follow. When she turned left, Bai Qi would appear within a second. A light shed in her eyes. Zhang Li Xue found a chance and finally get through his defense. However, a secondter, she realized that Bai Qi had stolen the basketball from her. Quickly, Zhang Li Xue turned to give Bai Qi a chase. Just because she had scored the first point does not mean that she could lower her guard. Zhang Li Xue reminded herself to stay diligent. The man ran in the opposite direction and paused at the center. Then, he shot the ball and easily gained three points. Zhang Li Xue chuckled. It seemed that Bai Qi did not waste his time chasing after her point. At this moment, Bai Qi was leading with one extra point. Zhang Li Xue looked at the man and spoke, ¡°Doctor Bai, not bad.¡± The corner of his lips tilted up. ¡°Thank you.¡± He always felt good whenever this little fairy wasplimenting him. His heart soared. Bai Qi wanted to show her more of what he could do. Their games begin again. The two have been running around the court for almost ten minutes. Their bodies started to sweat profusely. Each time one of them managed to score a point, their expression would turn serious. Zhang Li Xue could not hide her excitement. Facing Bai Qi in this match was very exciting. His skills amaze her. Because of this, the urge to win against him heightened as well. Thest time, Bai Qi had mentioned how he had almost gone professional. However, because he chose to be a doctor, he could only let this sport be something that he yed whenever he was free. ying against someone who almost ys a professional yer was definitely different. Zhang Li Xue wiped the sweats on her face with her arms. Her chest heaved up and down as she tried to control her breathing. She continued to keep her eyes on the ball as she was defending against Bai Qi. Seeing that Bai Qi was pulling some tricks to bypass her defense, Zhang Li Xue quickly blocked him again and stole the ball from him. Time was ticking and she did not hesitate to dribble the ball heading to the hoop on the other side. However, before she could find her chance to shoot, Bai Qi appeared and blocked her path. Without wasting his time, Bai Qi quickly found a way to steal the ball from her. After ying against Bai Qi for a few minutes, Zhang Li Xue understood a bit of his habit. Before Bai Qi could steal the ball from her, Zhang Li Xue changed her direction. Each time that she tried to find an opening, Bai Qi would stop her. Just then, Zhang Li Xue noticed that Bai Qi was moving closer to her again. Her back was against his body. They were too close that she could hear his breathing against her ear. Her eyes widened, finding that their position was a bit ufortable. Zhang Li Xue turned her head sideways, wanting to check on her opponent. At the same time, Bai Qi stretched his long arms from behind her in his attempt to steal the ball. They were moving at the same time and just like that, Bai Qi¡¯s lips were touching Zhang Li Xue¡¯s cheek. His wet lips sent a jolt through her body. The two of them froze when they realized what had happened. Chapter 127 127 Who Wins? Zhang Li Xue did not dare to move. She could still feel Bai Qi¡¯s nose and lips pressing against her cheek. They were... moist and soft. It felt as if something was exploding inside her head, messing up with the circuit inside her brain. Her eyes shifted. Then, their gaze met briefly before Bai Qi took a step back. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Bai Qi inhaled a sharp breath. The ball bounced away before it rolled into a corner of the court. None of them cared about basketball anymore. Bai Qi looked at his little fairy cautiously. Although everything was an ident, he was worried that Zhang Li Xue would think that he was taking advantage of her. His eyes could not stop staring at the cheek that he had briefly touched with his lips a few seconds ago. His lips felt as if they were burning. The air between them turned awkward. After meeting his gaze once, Zhang Li Xue did not dare to look at Bai Qi again. ..... Her cheek felt hot as Zhang Li Xue could still feel his lips against her cheek. She never had an experience like this before. Zhang Li Xue has been practicing basketball from a young age. However, this was the first time that an ident like this had happened. A kiss! Other than her family members, she had never been kissed on the cheek before! ¡°Pretty Sister! Brother Bai Qi!¡± Bai Xi Xi¡¯s voice snapped them out of their trance. They turned their head at the same time and saw that the little girl was running in their direction with a puzzled look on her face. ¡°What happened?¡± Bai Xi Xi asked. ¡°Did the match end? Who wins?¡± Bai Xi Xi shifted her gaze at the two adults alternately. She thought that the two of them were looking a little strange. However, Bai Xi Xi could not figure out what was strange about them. A while ago, she was still standing at the side, watching as her brother tried to snatch the basketball. However, the two of them suddenly stopped moving and began to act strangely. Bai Xi Xi turned to her brother and spoke, ¡°Brother, what happened?¡± She stared at her brother for a few seconds longer and frowned. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, your face is a little red.¡± Bai Qi coughed. He peeked at Zhang Li Xue before turning to his sister again. ¡°I was running around. Of course, my face would turn red.¡± The little girl seemed to believe her brother¡¯s words. However, she had watched her brother practicing basketball a few times. This was the first time that her brother¡¯s face had turned this red. ¡°But, you only yed one round,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. The corner of his lips twitched. Bai Qi thought that his little sister was a little too sharp today. Bai Xi Xi shifted her gaze and looked at Zhang Li Xue. Her eyes lit up as she seemed to have realized something. ¡°Then, Brother Bai Qi, does it mean that Pretty Sister is really good?¡± Bai Qi stole another nce at Zhang Li Xue. He stretched his hand and patted his sister on the head. ¡°Yes. Pretty Sister is really good.¡± The little girl stared at her pretty sister in awe. She made her decision to learn how to y basketball from Zhang Li Xue. As the thought came to her mind, Bai Xi Xi ran off, wanting to pick up the basketball which had rolled farther away. Now that the little girl had gone, Zhang Li Xue could not help but feel awkward again. ¡°I¡¯m sorry,¡± Bai Qi broke the silence between them. ¡°It was an ident.¡± The girl had not spoken a word and Bai Qi was worried that Zhang Li Xue might be furious. ¡°No. It was also my fault,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. If she didn¡¯t turn around, this ident would not happen. ¡°It was just like you said. An ident.¡± Bai Qi heaved a sigh when he saw that she was not angry. After a while, he turned around and jogged over to the side where they had ced their bag. Bai Qi grabbed the drinking bottle and passed one to Zhang Li Xue. ¡°Here, have a drink.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Zhang Li Xue unscrewed the cap and took a few mouthfuls of drinks. She was indeed thirsty after ying a round. Zhang Li Xue peeked at Bai Qi and saw that he was drinking some water as well. Her gaze fell on his lips before she looked quickly look away. She pinched her thigh and reminded herself not to let her mind wander. It was an ident and she should stop thinking about it. Bai Xi Xi returned to their side with the basketball in her hand. She looked at the adults and spoke, ¡°Pretty Sister, Brother Bai Qi, are you two going to continue ying for another round?¡± The two adults exchanged a nce. ¡°No. We¡¯ll stop for today,¡± Bai Qi said. He knew that if they continued the match, both of them would not be able to concentrate. As for him, he would keep on thinking of that little ident and would not be able to be serious in the game. It was better to stop now. Zhang Li Xue leaned over to the little girl and smiled. ¡°Xi Xi, didn¡¯t you say that you wanted me to teach you? How about I teach you now?¡± The little girl¡¯s eyes lit up. She turned to her brother as if asking for his opinion. Seeing her brother nod made her smile. ¡°Pretty Sister, I saw you shot the ball earlier. Can you teach me to do that as well?¡± Zhang Li Xue giggled. ¡°Of course, I can.¡± Bai Xi Xi raised her head to look at the tall hoop. ¡°But the hoop is too tall. Can I shoot the ball like you and Brother Bai Qi?¡± ¡°I think, as long as you can aim well and control the ball, you can definitely shoot the ball into the hoop.¡± Zhang Li Xue held Bai Xi Xi¡¯s hand and the two of them walked to the center of the court. Bai Qi watched as Zhang Li Xue was teaching his sister to shoot from a distance. He raised his hand and ced it on top of his heart. It seemed that his heart was unable to calm down. Chapter 128 128 Someone Familiar After coaching Bai Xi Xi for a while, Zhang Li Xue went to the changing room and took a quick shower. Then, the group of three leave the court and headed to the nearest mall where they nned to grab something to eat. With Bai Xi XI¡¯s chattery voice, Zhang Li Xue was able to stop herself from thinking about that ident in court. Noticing that the atmosphere between her and Bai Qi was no longer as awkward, Zhang Li Xue finally let out a breath of relief. Once they arrived at the mall, Zhang Li Xue and Bai Xi Xi were holding hands as they walked around to find a ce where they could eat. His little fairy was talkative and once she met with his sister, the two of them were unable to stop chatting. As the only man, Bai Qi could only follow the girls closely from behind. However, those who did not know them thought that the group of three looked like a family. ¡°Xi Xi, what do you want to eat?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. The girl tapped her finger on her chin. ¡°Noodles. Pretty Sister, I want to eat noodles.¡± ¡°Do you like noodles?¡± ..... Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°I love noodles the most!¡± Zhang Li Xueughed at her reaction. It was then that she recalled meeting Bai Qi at a noodle restaurant not too long ago. She wondered if he was buying lunch for his little sister. After looking around, the three of them decided on a restaurant and headed in. Just as Zhang Li Xue and the Bai siblings entered the restaurant, a young, tall man was seening out of a sports equipment shop. If Zhang Li Xue was a littlete, she would definitely run into her brother and panic. Her brother would keep on his guard against Bai Qi and make trouble for her. Fortunately for her, she was a few seconds quicker. This was how she managed to avoid a certain disaster from happening. Zhang Yi Hai exited the shop and halted. His gaze was glued to the restaurant across him. For some reason, he had a feeling that he had seen someone familiar... The phone in his pocket buzzed. Zhang Yi Hai shifted his gaze and saw that it was an iing call from his friends. After a few seconds of hesitation, Zhang Yi Hai swiped his fingers on the screen and pressed the phone to his ear. ¡°Hello?¡± His deep voice reverberated. ¡°Yi Hai, it¡¯s me. Qian Ji.¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± ¡°You¡¯re still on vacation, right?¡± Qian Ji asked. After being friends with Zhang Yi Hai for a few years, Qian Ji already knew that his friend did not like to speak that much. ¡°The guys decided to get together and y pool,¡± Qian Ji continued. ¡°Yi Hai, do you want toe along as well?¡± Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze as he contemted Qian Ji¡¯s invitation. It seemed that it has been a while since thest time he met his high school ssmates. He was indeed feeling a little bored with his sister not around. ¡°Alright. Where are you guys meeting up?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°Just send me the location. I¡¯ll be there soon.¡± After exchanging a few words with his friends, Zhang Yi Hai looked at the shopping bags in his hand. Initially, he was nning to buy a few more stuff, but it seemed that he will have to do that next time. The phone in his hand buzzed. Zhang Yi Hai nced at the phone and saw that Qian Ji had sent him the location. Fortunately, the ce was not very far from where the shopping mall. He went to get his car in the parking lot and drive over to the location. As it was the weekend, it took him a while to finally find a parking spot. Zhang Yi Hai alighted from the vehicle and began to look around the street. The ce where his friends agreed to meet was nearby a university. Because of that, there were a lot of young people walking down the streets. He walked down the street for a while and finally found the ce he was looking for. However, just as he was about to cross the road, his eyes caught the sight of someone familiar. His eyes narrowed when he realized that the person was no other than his sister¡¯s best friend, Fang Su Jin. Zhang Yi Hai shifted his gaze away as he did not have any n to greet her. His steps halted when he saw the two boys who were following the girl. He watched the situation for a while and saw that Fang Su Jin was ufortable with the boys¡¯ approach. It was clear that the boys were harassing her. The passersby saw this scene but none of them wanted to interfere. Seeing that one of the boys was grabbing Fang Su Jin¡¯s arms, Zhang Yi Hai turned and rushed over to Fang Su Jin¡¯s side. ¡°Let me go, you dumbass!¡± Fang Su Jin tried to retaliate. However, the boys onlyughed happily at her reaction. ¡°Pretty girl, why don¡¯t you apany us? We promise that we will make you happy.¡± One of the boys spoke as he looked at Fang Su Jin with his lecherous eyes. ¡°You won¡¯t regret this.¡± Her expression turned uglier as the boy started to grab her arms. Fang Su Jin swung the paper bag in her hand to the boy¡¯s face. She had been out to shop for some art supplies when the two boys suddenly walked over to her. She had been trying to drive them away for the past few minutes, but it seemed that they were ignoring her words. Seeing that they were starting to get physical, Fang Su Jin could only retaliate. The paper bag she was carrying was a little heavy. There was a loud thud as it hit the boy¡¯s face. The boy touched his painful cheek. Then, he turned and stared at Fang Su Jin unhappily. ¡°Why you little...¡± He raised his arms and was about to hit the girl. However, someone else was a little faster. Before his hand could touch Fang Su Jin¡¯s cheek, someone had grabbed the boy¡¯s wrist and pushed him away. The boy turned to look at the neer with a dangerous look on his face. ¡°Who are you? Don¡¯t be a busybody. Go away before we beat you.¡± Zhang Yi Hai scanned the boys with his eyes. He put his hand around Fang Su Jin¡¯s shoulder and spoke, ¡°What are you going to do to my girlfriend?¡± Fang Su Jin was d that someone had stepped forward to help her. However, she could not help but found that this person¡¯s voice was a little familiar. She looked up and her eyes widened in surprise. This... Zhang Li Xue¡¯s little brother? Chapter 129 129 I Don¡¯t Believe You Fang Su Jin continued to stare at Zhang Yi Hai with a perplexed look in her eyes. She had thought that it was a kind stranger. However, the person who came to help her turned out to be someone that she knew. Fang Su Jin had always thought that Zhang Yi Hai was a little scary and weird. After all, this boy has always been following his sister around from a very young age. Moreover, Fang Su Jin seemed to recall that recently, the way Zhang Yi Hai looked at her was a little strange. ¡°Your girlfriend?¡± One of the boys spoke. ¡°Sorry. I don¡¯t believe you.¡± He saw the way the girl looked at the tall boy and thought that they don¡¯t look like a couple at all. Moreover, he and his friend has been following the girl from the moment she walked into the art supply store. As someone who has been harassing girls on the street, the boy naturally knew how to spot girls who came to this street alone. Where would this boyfriende from? ¡°Boy, we are warning you not to meddle in our business,¡± another spoke. ¡°Don¡¯t try to act like a hero.¡± He touched the corner of his lips before he turned to spit on the ground. ..... Zhang Yi Hai narrowed his eyes as he watched the two boys approaching. He caught the boys exchanging nces and was quick to figure out what they were nning to do. Subconsciously, Zhang Yi Hai pushed Fang Su Jin behind him to shield her. ¡°Stand back.¡± Fang Su Jin stared at Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s tall back with a dumbfounded look in her eyes. It took her a few seconds to understand what Zhang Yi Hai was trying to do. She watched as Zhang Yi Hai turned to block one of the boy¡¯s punches and yelped. Fang Su Jin took a few steps back as she watched Zhang Yi Hai fight against the two harassers. The troublemakers had probably thought that it was very easy to beat the tall boy. But they were very mistaken. Even when they were attacking Zhang Yi Hai at the same time, the troublemakers were unable toy their hand on him. They did not think that the tall boy would know how to fight! Of course, fighting against the two amateurs was quite an easy task for Zhang Yi Hai. After all, he has been learning to fight from his father from a young age. Later, when he was older enough, his father sent him over to his Uncle Qi Ming Wei to learn more. His uncle was someone from the military and his training was naturally tougher. He was forced to follow his fellow soldiers to train. At this time, the troublemakers were attacking him alternately. However, seeing how he managed to block their moves, the troublemakers decided to change their tactic. They lurched forward, wanting to attack Zhang Yi Hai at the same time. With his swift movement, Zhang Yi Hai managed to block the troublemakers¡¯ attack. Then, he spun around and kicked one of them farther. A few passersby began to stop from a safe distance to watch. Then, they began to cheer when they saw how Zhang Yi Hai had quickly defeated the two troublemakers. Zhang Yi Hai turned and shot the other boy with a warning gaze. ¡°Are you leaving or not?¡± The boy looked at his friend who was sprawled on the floor before running away. Seeing that his friend had flown, the other struggled to get up and escaped as well. Zhang Yi Hai watched as the two boys ran farther before he turned to Fang Su Jin again. ¡°Sister Fang, are you alright?¡± He gave her a look over and finally breathed in relief when he could not see any injury on her body. This is good. At least, this time, she did not cry. He wouldn¡¯t know how to coax her if she started to cry. It took her a while to recover from her shock. Fang Su Jin shook her head and uttered, ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± She recalled the way Zhang Yi Hai has been fighting against the two men and looked at him in worry. ¡°But you... are you alright? Did they hit you?¡± Fang Su Jin looked at the man anxiously. Just now, Zhang Yi Hai stepped forward to help her. If something were to happen to him, then how should she answer her friend? ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Zhang Yi Hai shed a smile. ¡°They didn¡¯t get to touch me.¡± Fang Su Jin was stunned to see the smile on his face. She seemed to recall that this boy often had a serious look on his face. ¡°But... Sister Fang, what are you doing here?¡± Zhang Yi Hai nced at the pool club across the street. It doesn¡¯t seem like this was the ce where a girl like her should be visiting. ¡°I came to buy a few art supplies,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°The art supply store at the end of the street is cheaper than the other.¡± Studying art is definitely not that easy or cheap. The art supplies are usually expensive, especially if she wanted to look for something of good quality. The store she visited just now was close to the university. As their customers were mostly students, the store was selling its goods at an affordable price. Fang Su Jin pursed her lips into a thin line. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, thank you for your help. I wouldn¡¯t know what to do if you didn¡¯t show up. Those guys were very persistent. They wouldn¡¯t leave no matter what I say.¡± She looked around and realized that Zhang Yi Hai was alone. ¡°Your sister is not with you?¡± ¡°My sister went to practice basketball with her friends.¡± His phone buzzed at this time. Zhang Yi Hai looked at the notification and saw that his friend, Qian Ji was asking about his whereabouts. Zhang Yi Hai was about to reply when he realized that Fang Su Jin was still with him. After a brief hesitation, he then spoke, ¡°Sister Fang, where are you heading to after this?¡± ¡°I was nning to grab something to eat before the guys started to disturb me.¡± This should be the time for them to part and head to their own ways. However, Zhang Yi Hai was worried that those two men woulde back the moment he leave. ¡°Then, do you want toe with me for a while?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. He nced at his wristwatch and continued, ¡°I¡¯m just going over to meet a few friends. Once I¡¯m done, I will send you home.¡± Chapter 130 130 It¡¯s Raining The lighting in the club was dimmed, but, the atmosphere in the room was quite lively. Fang Su Jin sat at the table while looking at her surroundings. This was the first time that she hade to this ce and she was curious about everything in the room. Her gaze finally stopped at the tall boy across the room. At this time, Zhang Yi Hai was sitting with a group of his friends, chatting in a low voice. Her gaze stayed on him for a long time Fang Su Jin could not understand how did she agree toe to this ce with Zhang Yi Hai. She had bought what she came to buy. ording to logic, she should be heading straight home after running into those troublemakers. However, instead of calling for the chauffeur to fetch her home, she decided to follow Zhang Yi Hai to see his friend. Fang Su Jin wondered what was going through her mind when she had agreed. ..... After pondering about it for a while, Fang Su Jin finally came up with an excuse. She figured that the only reason she decided toe with Zhang Yi Hai was that she was afraid that the troublemakers would return to harass her. Zhang Yi Hai had beaten them hard. It was not strange if they would return, wanting to look for revenge. At this time, it would be safer if she stayed with Zhang Yi Hai instead. Once the idea came to her mind, Fang Su Jin heaved a breath of relief and decided to stop thinking about this matter. Her stomach started to grumble. Fang Su Jin nced at Zhang Yi Hai again and wished that he would be done sooner. She wanted to go home earlier and grab something to eat. While she was still thinking about what she wanted to eat, a waiter walked over and send her a te of food and drinks. Fang Su Jin stared at the te looked up and stopped the waiter before he could walk away. ¡°Hello, sorry. But I did not order this food.¡± ¡°Miss, your fried order the food for you,¡± the waiter said. He turned around and finally pointed to Zhang Yi Hai who was sitting across the room. ¡°It¡¯s that Mister over there. The tall guy in that dark blue shirt. Is he not your friend?¡± Fang Su Jin followed the waiter¡¯s gaze ad saw that he was pointing at Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°It¡¯s alright. He¡¯s my friend.¡± Her lips curled into a smile. ¡°Then, thank you.¡± The waiter nodded politely. ¡°Enjoy your meal.¡± Once the man had gotten farther away, Fang Su Jin turned to look at Zhang Yi Hai. Their gazes met briefly and Zhang Yi Hai nodded at her. Fang Su Jin quickly retracted her gaze and looked at the te of sandwiches and sweet potato fries with aplicated look on her face. She wondered if he had remembered that she had mentioned wanting to grab something to eat. Her stomach continued to let out a low grumble. Fang Su Jin finally decided to eat those sandwiches first. At least the snack would help her to pad her stomach before she could go home and have a proper meal. ... On the other side of the room, the corner of Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s lips turned up a little bit as he watched Fang Su Jin pick up one piece of sandwiches and ate them slowly. However, the smile on his face quickly disappeared when he turned to Qian Ji. Seeing the strange smile on his friend¡¯s face made him frown. ¡°Yi Hai, you haven¡¯t told us about that girl.¡± Qian Ji¡¯s wriggled his eyebrows, wanting to tease his usually serious friend. ¡°Your girlfriend?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense.¡± ¡°Why am I talking nonsense? We all saw the two of you were talking when you entered. Don¡¯t pretend that you don¡¯t know her.¡± Qian Ji clicked his tongue. ¡°Yi Hai, your girlfriend would be disappointed in you if you pretend not to know her.¡± Zhang Yi Hai scooted away slightly from this friend. ¡°She¡¯s my sister¡¯s friend.¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with...¡± Qian Ji¡¯s speech halted immediately. ¡°Your sister¡¯s friend? Zhang Yi Hai, isn¡¯t your sister five years older than you?¡± He watched Zhang Yi Hai nod before turning to look at Fang Su Jin who was busy munching on some sweet potato fries. ¡°It can¡¯t be... your sister¡¯s friend looks quite young.¡± Hearing his words, Zhang Yi Hai peeked at Fang Su Jin from a distance. ¡°I run into her downstairs. Two boys were trying to harass her. So, I asked her toe with me for a while.¡± Qian Ji¡¯s expression changed slightly when Zhang Yi Hai mentioned the incident. ¡°That¡¯s right. It seemed that it would not be the first time that those boys came to this street and harass someone. I¡¯ve heard that this had happened a few times already. Hey... If I ever run into those boys, I would definitely beat them up.¡± Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze he continued to listen to Qian Ji¡¯s words. He decided to bring up this matter to her uncle and let him look at the boyster. After catching up with Qian Ji and his friends for a while, Zhang Yi Hai decided to leave. With Fang Su Jin around, he could always use the girl as his reason to head back earlier instead of staying and ying a few rounds of games with them. Zhang Yi Hai paid for Fang Su Jin¡¯s food before he walked over to her side. The moment he approached, the girl instantly straightened her back. Seeing the way she was behaving made him wonder if this girl was afraid of him. It was then that he realized that Fang Su Jin was always on her guard whenever he was around. ¡°What is it?¡± Fan Su Jin swallowed. ¡°Are you done here?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll take you home.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Fang Su Jin gathered her belongings and the two of them headed downstairs. Their movement halted as they arrived at the exit. Fang Su Jin looked at the rain with her mouth slightly agape. ¡°It¡¯s raining.¡± The weather was just fine an hour ago. Why did it suddenly rain? She turned to Zhang Yi Hai and spoke, ¡°What should we do now? Wait until the rain stop?¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at the sky. ¡°It doesn¡¯t seem that the rain is going to stop anytime soon.¡± He looked at Fang Su Jin again as he was thinking of what he should do. ¡°My car isn¡¯t that far.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t mind,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke quickly. ¡°I¡¯ll go with you.¡± Zhang Yi Hai was going to ask her to wait for him at the entrance. However, he would be worried to leave her here. He took off his jacket before handing it over to Fang Su Jin. ¡°Give me your stuff.¡± Fang Su Jin stared at the jacket in her hand. Then, she passed the paper bag in her hand to Zhang Yi Hai. She couldn¡¯t help but wonder what he nned to do. Before she knew it, Zhang Yi Hai covered her head with his jacket. He hugged the paper bag closely to his chest with one hand. Then, he held her hand with another. Her eyes widened in surprise as Fang Su Jin looked at their intertwined hands. ¡°Let¡¯s run.¡± With a tug, Zhang Yi Hai ran into the rain, pulling Fang Su Jin along with him. Chapter 131 131 Do You Need Any Help? Zhang Yi Hai helped Fang Su Jin with the door before he slid into the driver¡¯s seat. He tossed Fang Su Jin¡¯s shopping bag at the back before stretching his arms to take the clean towel he had stored in the car¡¯spartment. ¡°Are you alright?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked as he dried his hair. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Zhang Yi Hai turned to Fang Su Jin and saw that the girl was examining the wet jacket in her hand. He was about to say something when he realized that there was something strange with the scene in front of him. Quickly, he looked away and let out a cough. ¡°Sister Fang, maybe you should put on the jacket on you first.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Fang Su Jin turned with a puzzled look on her face. She stared at Zhang Yi Hai for a long time as if waiting for him to exin. However, Zhang Yi Hai turned his head to another side. If one looked closely, one would notice that his ears had turned red. Fang Su Jin grumbled, wondering why was this boy acting strange again. She lowered her gaze and finally realized why Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s voice sounded a little strange. ..... Her eyes widened in surprise. Fang Su Jin grabbed the jacket in her hand and covered her chest with it. The rain had soaked her shirt and now it was stered to her skin. Because she was wearing a light-colored shirt, her bright-colored bra had be apparent. Her face turned red. Fang Su Jin tightened her grip on the jacket. She did not dare to look at Zhang Yi Hai again. The silence between them made her heartbeat elerate. Fang Su Jin did not know how to escape from this awkward situation. Fortunately, Zhang Yi Hai did not speak about it again. Once Zhang Yi Hai had entered the main road, Fang Su Jin finally let out a breath of relief. Their journey back to the Fang¡¯s residence was silent. Fortunately, the road was smooth and they arrived in less than ten minutes. The moment the vehicle stopped, Fang Su Jin quickly pushed the door and took a deep breath. She couldn¡¯t help but find that the air in the car was a bit stifling after what happened. Her hand was still pressing at Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s jacket close to her chest. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, thank you.¡± The boy nodded without looking up. Zhang Yi Hai was still worrying that he might see something he should not see. ¡°Sister Fang, don¡¯t forget your shopping bags.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Fang Su Jin turned around and picked up the paper bags. Then, she looked at Zhang Yi Hai again and shed an awkward smile ¡°I¡¯ll see you around.¡± Without waiting for his reply, Fang Su Jin closed the door and ran over to enter the house. Zhang Yi Hai watched her silhouette finally disappear into the house and sighed. The bright color against Fang Su Jin¡¯s light-colored shirt reappeared in his mind. He shook his head and reminded himself not to have a strange thought. ... Zhang Yi Hai was not the only one who was having problems in the rain. After sending the Bai siblings back to their apartment, Zhang Li Xue decided to head back home. Just as she had entered an intersection, the rain started to fall down heavily. Zhang Li Xue turned on the wiper and focused on her driving. She was stopping at the red light when the car behind her drove straight without stopping and rammed into her car. Her head knocked on the steering, but fortunately, other than the pain, she was not injured. Her seatbelt managed to stop her from getting hurt further. It took her a while to register what had happened. Zhang Li Xue unbuckled her seatbelt. She grabbed the umbre and walked in the rain. She looked at the damage and frowned. Zhang Li Xue was suspecting that the driver might have mistaken the elerator for the brake pedal. The woman who rammed into her car alighted as well. Seeing the damage to the AUDI, the woman started to apologize quickly. Her reason was, that it was raining and she had not noticed the red light. Traffic police pulled over his motorbike to check on the situation. With the police around, the woman was not able to escape. Rain continuously fell down hard. Zhang Li Xue looked at the damage and suddenly had a headache. Now, she needed to deal with this ident. Because of the damage, she will need to call the tow truck. She actually hated dealing with something like this. Zhang Li Xue was still wondering what she should do next when she heard a familiar voice. ¡°Xiao Li Xue?¡± Zhang Li Xue raised her head and was surprised to find that Mu Zhen Yu was standing beside her. The man was dressed casually in a grey shirt and ck pants. His hand was holding a ck umbre. ¡°Are you alright?¡± Mu Zhen Yu gave her a look over and finally breathed in relief upon seeing that the girl was without injury. ¡°What happened?¡± ¡°Brother Zhen Yu.¡± Her eyes lit up when she saw him. ¡°Why are you here?¡± Mu Zhen Yu nced at her car. ¡°I was passing by the road when I noticed the ident. I thought that the AUDI looked familiar and decided to look. Then, I saw you.¡± A faint smile curled on his lips. ¡°I¡¯m d that I asked my assistant to pull over. Do you need any help?¡± ¡°Nothing much. I think I need to call the tow truck and deal with a few matters. That¡¯s all,¡± Zhang Li Xue took out her phone, wanting to call her brother and ask what she should do next. After what happened, she was a bit lost about what she should do. ¡°Let my assistant deal with this,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. ¡°Ah?¡± ¡°My assistant is quite capable of dealing with matters such as this,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. ¡°He¡¯ll help you to talk to the police and deal with the insurancepany as well.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Hearing that she did not have to deal with this matter made her feel more at ease. ¡°Un.¡± Mu Zhen Yu nodded. ¡°Xiao Li Xue, it¡¯s raining heavily. Let me send you home first.¡± Chapter 132 132 Warm Ginger Tea As she was picking up a few valuable things in her car, Mu Zhen Yu made a call to his assistant. In just a few minutes, a ck Cayenne parked at the side road, and Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s assistant alighted. ¡°President Mu,¡± the assistant greeted before tuning to Zhang Li Xue with a nod. ¡°Li Xue, this is my assistant, Xiao Qiao. Xiao Qiao, this is my friend. Miss Zhang.¡± Zhang Li Xue turned to look at the young assistant and nodded. ¡°Hello.¡± The assistant gave Zhang Li Xue a quick look over before he greeted her. Mu Zhen Yu turned to his assistant and gave him a few instructions. Then, holding the ck umbre in his hand, Mu Zhen Yu walked Zhang Li Xue to his Cayenne. He let her sit on the passenger¡¯s side and ced her belongings at the back before sliding into the driver¡¯s seat. Then, he took the box of tissue and handed it over to Zhang Li Xue. ¡°Here. Wipe yourself first. Don¡¯t get cold.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Zhang Li Xue pulled a few tissue papers and started to wipe the droplets of water on her body. ¡°Fortunately, you were around,¡± Zhang Li Xue shed a smile at him. ¡°Otherwise, I really wouldn¡¯t know what I should do.¡± Mu Zhen Yu chuckled. He turned up the temperature before looking at the girl again. ¡°Heading home?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ..... He turned the car and finally entered the main road. Mu Zhen Yu had visited Zhang¡¯s residence many times ever since he was in kindergarten. He could drive over to the residence even without Zhang Li Xue¡¯s direction. ¡°Where were you from?¡± Mu Zhen Yu nced at the girl beside him. ¡°I had a basketball practice with a few friends.¡± ¡°You still like to y basketball very much.¡± His lips stretched into a smile. Mu Zhen Yu remembered that Zhang Li Xue had started ying basketball at an early age. In the past, he had thought that perhaps, the little girl would lose her interest in the sport. But it seemed that he was wrong. Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Mmm... She opened her mouth, wanting to tell Mu Zhen Yu about Bai Qi. In her memory, Mu Zhen Yu and Bai Qi were the same age and they were ssmates. If she mentioned Bai Qi, perhaps, Mu Zhen Yu would remember him as well. However, when Zhang Li Xue recalled Bai Qi¡¯s family situation, she decided not to say a word. Bai Qi seemed as if he had low self-confidence after what had happened to his family. Last time, Bai Qi wasn¡¯t even willing to tell her what happened. If Fang Su Jin did not recognize him and pointed out that he was the boy who often apanied her to y basketball in her childhood, perhaps, she would never know. Bai Qi would probably be upset if she tell another person about what happened to his family. He would want to protect his dignity. Her lips turned into a weak smile. After thinking about it for a while, Zhang Li Xue thought that it would be better not to mention Bai Qi to Mu Zhen Yu. ¡°How is the preparation for yourpany¡¯s opening? Is everything going well?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked, wanting to change the topic of their conversation. ¡°It¡¯s not bad. At least, the business can begin just as what we have nned,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. He nced at the girl again and spoke, ¡°Li Xue, you wille over to the opening ceremony next week, right?¡± ¡°Of course. I already put the event on the calendar. Brother Zhen Yu, I will definitelye to the opening ceremony.¡± The two of them continued to talk about Mu Zhen Yu¡¯spany. It was thepany that he had worked so hard to build with his friends. He did not use his family¡¯s connection. Instead, worked hard to establish thepany from scratch. Mu Zhen Yu was proud of it and could talk about it for a long time. Just as they reached an intersection, Mu Zhen Yu made a turn before he pulled over his vehicle into a parking spot. He turned to Zhang Li Xue and smiled. ¡°Wait here for a while. I need to get something. I¡¯lle back soon.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Zhang Li Xue watched as the man alighted from the vehicle. He grabbed his umbre and walked to the shop lot. Thinking that Mu Zhen Yu still have some matters he has to handle, Zhang Li Xue started to y with her phone to kill some time. Mu Zhen Yu returned less than five minutester. He slid into the driver¡¯s seat and handed the girl a cup of drink. ¡°Here. This is for you. It¡¯s better to drink some warm ginger tea. Otherwise, you¡¯ll get a cold.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at the cup with a dazed look on her face. She took the cup and wrapped her hand around it. Thinking that he had stopped at the side road just to buy her some ginger tea made her heart feel warmer. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, thank you.¡± ¡°Just drink it slowly.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She took a sip from the drink and lowered her head. She did not dare to look up and meet his gaze again. The warmth from the ginger tea spread through her body. Her cheek felt hot and her heart was beating fast. Mu Zhen Yu was always like this. He would always looked over her ever since they were kids. She realized that this might be the reason why she had fallen for him in the past. Soon, the Cayenne pulled over in front of the house. Zhang Li Xue alighted before turning to Mu Zhen Yu again. ¡°Alright. Li Xue, you don¡¯t have to thank me again,¡± Mu Zhen Yu spoke before the girl could utter another thankful word. ¡°You don¡¯t have to be very polite with me.¡± Mu Zhen Yu smiled. ¡°Aren¡¯t we friends?¡± Zhang Li Xue had just opened her mouth when she heard Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s words. Her movements halted before she let out augh. ¡°Alright.¡± She realized that she has been thanking Mu Zhen Yu a lot. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll see you again next week.¡± Chapter 133 133 Both Fell Sick at the Same Time ¡°Mommy, I feel so ufortable.¡± Li Qin Yao looked at her daughter who was wrapped in a thick nket. Then, she turned to her son who was doing the same. Yesterday, the two of them went out and returned home in the rain. Although Zhang Li Xue was not as drenched as Zhang Yi Hai, the two of them ended up catching a cold. A helpless sigh escaped her upon seeing that the two of them were acting like a baby. Li Qin Yao had thought that she would never face a day like this again, now that her two children were adults. Who would have thought that she will have to worry and look after them now that they both fell sick at the same time? Now that they were feeling unwell at the same time, Li Qin Yao let them both stay in the TV room so that it would be easier for her to look after them. ¡°Drink more water, it will help,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. She looked at her daughter¡¯s reddened cheek and frowned. ¡°Should we take you to the hospital?¡± She walked over and ced her palm on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s forehead. Her frown deepened as she felt her temperature. ¡°Mommy, I only had a fever. I don¡¯t want to go to the hospital,¡± Zhang Li Xue whined. Her voice sounded hoarse and her throat felt ufortable. ..... It wasn¡¯t long ago that she was hospitalized. Thinking about those needles made her shiver. Now that she was feeling ufortable all over her body, all she wanted was her mother¡¯s attention. Across her, her brother, Zhang Yi Hai was watching her with a helpless gaze. The sound of footsteps approached. Li Qin Yao looked up and saw that her husband was walking in their direction. ¡°How is it?¡± Zhang Yu Han asked. ¡°Their temperature is still high.¡± Li Qin Yao nced at her daughter. ¡°But someone did not want to go to the hospital.¡± Zhang Li Xue pouted as she met her mother¡¯s gaze. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll call Qi Zheng to look at them.¡± Zhang Yu Han nced at her daughter and sent her a look that say that this was not for negotiation. Zhang Li Xue turned to her brother, hoping that he would help her to persuade her father not to call their uncle. Their Uncle Qi Zheng was a surgeon, but their father would still call him up whenever they had a fever. Zhang Li Xue would always feel a bit guilty whenever Qi Zheng came to check on her. Unfortunately for her, her brother was pretending to look away and did not notice the look in her eyes. In the end, Zhang Li Xue could onlypromise. Zhang Yu Han walked over to his wife and nted a kiss on her lips. ¡°I¡¯ll head over to work now. Are you sure you will be alright?¡± Li Qin Yao giggled. ¡°They are already an adult. It won¡¯t be that difficult to look after them.¡± A helpless sigh escaped him. ¡°Alright. Just tell me if you need anything.¡± He leaned over to peck on his wife¡¯s lips a few more times. Finally, he pulled away and look at his two children. The siblings were looking away, pretending that they did not see anything. Zhang Yu Han patted his son on the shoulder and kissed his daughter on top of her head. Then, he left for work. Now that her husband had left, Li Qin Yao sat in the room to look for her children. Only when her kids had eaten their medicine and slept, did Li Qin Yao finally feel more at ease. In the afternoon, someone rang the doorbell. As the auntie led the guest into the house, Li Qin Yao could not help but find that the person in front of her was a little familiar. She realized that she had seen this man before. ¡°Hello, Auntie.¡± Bai Qi shed a polite smile. ¡°Doctor Qi Zheng had to attend a meeting with the directors. He couldn¡¯t make it. So, he asked me toe over. I am Bai Qi. Doctor Qi Zheng¡¯s apprentice.¡± Li Qin Yao gave the young man a look over. Then, she recalled meeting this young doctor at the hospital when her daughter had surgery. ¡°Hello. Please,e in.¡± An awkward smile curled on her lips. ¡°I¡¯m sorry to trouble you.¡± Li Qin Yao did not think that Qi Zheng would send his apprentice to look at the siblings. It was okay if Qi Zheng hade. He was family and they were used to having hime over. However, it was different now that Qi Zheng had sent his apprentice. ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± Bai Qi certainly did not mind making this trip. When he heard from his mentor that his little fairy was feeling unwell, Bai Qi was unable to be at ease. He wanted toe over to look at her as well. ¡°The two of them are sleeping in the room. Doctor Bai, pleasee with me.¡± Bai Qi nodded. He followed the woman until they arrived at the TV Room. Li Qin Yao walked in and adjusted the nket covering her daughter¡¯s body. Only then did she let Bai Qi into the room. As Bai Qi went up to Zhang Yi Hai to check her temperature, Li Qin Yao began to tell him which medicine she had fed her children. Because the siblings were asleep, Li Qin Yao could only speak in a low voice. Just in time, the auntie walked over to inform her that there was another guest, waiting in the living room. Her brow creased. Li Qin Yao wondered who woulde to their house on a day like this. She turned to Bai Qi again with an apologetic smile. ¡°Sorry. I have to go out and look. Doctor Bai, would it be alright if I leave you here with them?¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Auntie, just go ahead. I¡¯ll be fine on my own.¡± Li Qin Yao nced at her children again before she walked out. Bai Qi stood up from Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s side and walked over to his little fairy. A helpless sigh escaped him as he watched Zhang Li Xue¡¯s sleeping face. He walked over and ced his palm on her forehead. Fortunately, her temperature was not as high as her little brother¡¯s. Just as Bai Qi pulled his hand away, Zhang Li Xue began to stir in her sleep. Her eyes narrowed as she wondered if the person in front of her was real or just her imagination. ¡°Doctor Bai?¡± Zhang Li Xue whispered. ¡°Why are you here?¡± Chapter 134 134 Visit Li Xue? Zhang Li Xue blinked once. Twice. Then, she sat up with her eyes still on Bai Qi. The smile on her face finally convinced her that the person was real. It was then that Zhang Li Xue remember that she had a fever and was now staying in the TV room with her little brother. She looked around and finally heaved a breath of relief upon seeing that her brother was sleeping soundly. His body turned to the other way and he would not be able to see her and Bai Qi. ¡°Your uncle had a meeting today,¡± Bai Qi spoke in a low voice. ¡°He asked me toe over to check on you and your brother.¡± Zhang Li Xue froze for a few seconds. Then, she shrunk into the sofa again as she pulled the nket to cover her body up to her nose. ¡°Oh, God. I told them that we don¡¯t need a doctor. It was just a fever. We¡¯ll be fine after drinking some medicine and sleep.¡± Bai Qi smiled as he recalled meeting his little fairy¡¯s mother. He could see that her parents really loved her and her siblings a lot. He could not deny that he was jealous of their rtionship. The smile on his face gradually faded as he thought of his dead parents. But he quickly suppressed that feeling. ¡°How did you catch a cold?¡± ..... ¡°It was raining yesterday...¡± Zhang Li Xue trailed off. She did not want to tell Bai Qi about the ident and made him worry. ¡°Maybe I was standing outside for too long.¡± Although she had put on an umbre, Zhang Li Xue had stood under the heavy rain for too long. When she returned home, her shoes were wet up to her pants. Perhaps, it was because of that that she had caught a cold. Bai Qi could not stop himself from stretching his hand and pinching her softly on the cheek. ¡°Zhang Li Xue, are you a child? Didn¡¯t you know you¡¯re supposed to y with the rain?¡± His movement halted. Bai Qi retracted his hand and lowered his gaze. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Zhang Li Xue shook her head. She thought of something and smiled. ¡°Is this the way you often scold Little Xi Xi?¡± The smile on his face returned when he heard her words. Bai Qi let out a breath of relief upon realizing that Zhang Li Xue did not mind his sudden action. He also did not know what was going on with himself. Bai Qi just thought that the girl in front of him was too adorable and he could not stop himself from wanting to pinch her reddened cheek. The memory of what happened at the basketball court yesterday reappeared in his mind. He looked away to hide the smile on his face. Although his lips merely brushed against her cheek for a few seconds, Bai Qi realized that he could not forget that sensation. Just now, he had touched her cheek again. And now, his fingers were tingling. Bai Qi frowned as he tried to brush those thoughts away. He looked up again with concern in his eyes. ¡°How are you feeling?¡± ¡°Mmm... After eating some medicine and a few hours of sleep, it didn¡¯t feel too bad,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°But my throat hurt. It was difficult to swallow¡± Bai Qi reached for his bag and took out some equipment. ¡°Open your mouth wide.¡± Zhang Li Xue followed his instruction obediently. A few secondster, Bai Qi put down the torch in his hand. ¡°Mmm... your throat is a bit swollen. I will prescribe some medicine for you. But you have to remember to drink more fluid, alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue could not help but giggle. She thought that the doctor in front of her was very gentle. ¡°Un. I know.¡± Bai Qi heaved a sigh. He wanted to stretch his hand to pinch her cheek again, but this time, he managed to stop himself on time. ... In the living room, Li Qin Yao was surprised when she found that the guest was no other than her daughter¡¯s best friend, Fang Su Jin. ¡°Su Jin?¡± Li Qin Yao shed an amiable smile. ¡°Are you here to visit Li Xue?¡± ¡°Ah? No.¡± Fang Su Jin tightened her hold on the paper bag in her hand. Inside the bag was Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s jacket that she had borrowed yesterday. When she arrived home, Fang Su Jin realized that she had forgotten to return the jacket to him. Because she did not want her parents to ask too many questions, Fang Su Jin washed the jacket herself. Fang Su Jin seemed to recall that Zhang Yi Hai liked this jacket and would often wear them. Thinking that Zhang Yi Hai liked this jacket a lot, she decided to return it quickly now that it was dry. Just as she was about to speak about the reason for her visit, Fang Su Jin realized that there was something wrong with what Zhang Li Xue¡¯s mother had said. Visit Li Xue? Wasn¡¯t she supposed to be at work at this time? Fang Su Jin had deliberately picked this time to return the jacket so that she would not run into her friend. But from her mother¡¯s words, it sounded like Li Xue was at home. ¡°Auntie, what happened to Li Xue?¡± ¡°She caught a cold,¡± Li Qin Yao said with a sigh. ¡°Her brother, Yi Hai too. It seemed that they both were trapped in the rain yesterday.¡± ¡°Ah? Yi Hai too?¡± Fang Su Jin recalled how a certain someone had lent her his jacket because of the rainy weather. She did not expect that Zhang Yi Hai would catch a fever because of her. Fang Su Jin could not help but feel guilty. ¡°Auntie, how are they?¡± ¡°They both fell asleep after drinking their medicine,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°That¡¯s right. Su Jin, why are you here?¡± Fang Su Jin gripped the paper bag again. She was going to return the jacket and passed it to Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s mother. But now that she had heard that the boy had caught a cold because of her, Fang Su Jin began to hesitate. Zhang Yi Hai caught a cold because of her. It would be too heartless if she did not visit him, right? But she could not tell Auntie Li that she was going to visit Zhang Yi Hai, could she? ¡°Auntie, can I visit Li Xue?¡± Li Qin Yao could not help but felt that Fang Su Jin was acting a little strange today. But she quickly brushed that thought away upon hearing her question. ¡°Alright. I¡¯m sure that Li Xue would be happy that you came here to visit.¡± Chapter 135 135 The Passing Car Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi were still talking about her body condition when they both heard the sound of footsteps. Knowing that her mother had returned, Zhang Li Xue leaned back on the sofa, while Bai Qi straightened up his posture. Seeing the serious look on Bai Qi¡¯s face almost made Zhang Li Xueugh. Fortunately, she managed to stop herself before her mother entered the room. Li Qin Yao appeared at the door and smiled upon noticing that her daughter. ¡°Li Xue, you¡¯re awake.¡± Her lips turned to a smile. ¡°Look who¡¯s here to visit you?¡± Zhang Li Xue kept her gaze at the door. She could not hide her surprise upon seeing Fang Su Jin at the door. ¡°Su Jin?¡± The girl waved her hand awkwardly. Fang Su Jin was about to greet her friend when she noticed that Bai Qi was also in the room. She stared at the man for a few seconds longer, wondering what was he doing in the house. ¡°Su Jin, this is Doctor Bai.¡± Li Qin Yao decided to exin when noticed the look on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face. ¡°He came over to check on Li Xue and her brother.¡± It was then that Fang Su Jin seemed to remember that Bai Qi was also Qi Zheng¡¯s student. ¡°Su Jin, why are you here?¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s question snapped Fang Su Jin out of her thought. She looked at her friend again before she walked over. ¡°Li Xue, I heard that you caught a cold. Ie over to visit you.¡± ..... ¡°How do you know that I caught a cold?¡± Zhang Li Xue knew that she did not post anything about this on her social media. Therefore, she thought it was strange that Fang Su Jin had appeared suddenly. Fang Su Jin coughed. ¡°It¡¯s a long story. I will tell youter.¡± The sound of a low grunt made her halt. She turned to the sound and finally realized that Zhang Yi Hai was also in the room. ¡°Mom?¡± Zhang Yi Hai was awakened by the sound of their voices. He stretched up his body and turned. Noticing that there were a few more people in the room made him pause. ¡°Yi Hai, did we wake you up?¡± Li Qin Yao walked over to her son¡¯s side. She ced her palm on his forehead and sighed. ¡°Your temperature is still a little high.¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze when she heard those words. She felt bad, knowing that he had caught a cold because of her. If he did not lend her his jacket, perhaps he would not be sick. ¡°Su Jin came over to visit your sister,¡± Li Qin Yao exined. At this time, Zhang Yi Hai turned to look at Fang Su Jin. Their gazes met momentarily before Fang Su Jin looked away. ¡°Doctor Bai came over to check on both of you,¡± Li Qin Yao continued. ¡°Your Uncle Qi Zheng had an important meeting. He could only let Doctor Baie over.¡± Zhang Yi Hai shifted his gaze to Bai Qi. The two of them had met a few times before. Naturally, Zhang Yi Hai did not suspect anything when he saw the young doctor in the room. The men exchanged a brief nod. Bai Qi let out a cough before he picked up his bag and went to Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s side to check on his condition. ¡°Alright, you guys talk first,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°I¡¯ll go in the kitchen to check on the food first.¡± Without waiting for an answer, she then left. The atmosphere in the room suddenly turned a little strange. Fang Su Jin turned to her friend and asked, ¡°Li Xue, how did you get a cold?¡± The two friends began to chat while on the other side of the room, Bai Qi was asking Zhang Yi Hai a few questions about his symptoms. After checking on Zhang Yi Hai, Bai Qi felt that it was not appropriate to stay over for too long. He picked up his bag and turned to Zhang Li Xue. ¡°I should go now.¡± ¡°So soon?¡± Zhang Li Xue could not hide her surprise. ¡°Mmm... I still have to return to the hospital,¡± Bai Qi said. He gave his little fairy a quick nod before walking out of the room. Seeing that the young doctor had left, Fang Su Jin decided that it was better if she leave as well. Otherwise, she will have to continue this awkward conversation with her friend. Fang Su Jin pushed the paper bag in her hand to Zhang Li Xue and whispered, ¡°Li Xue, help me to pass this to your brother.¡± She then fled without waiting for her friend¡¯s reply. Zhang Li Xue stared at the paper bag in her arms in puzzlement. She took out the jacket in the bag and realized that this jacket belonged to her brother. But... why was her brother¡¯s jacket with Fang Su Jin? And why did she ask her to pass it over to her brother? She turned to her brother and asked, ¡°Yi Hai, why did Su Jin have your jacket?¡± Zhang Yi Hai nced at the jacket and retracted his gaze. ¡°I ran into Sister Fang yesterday. She met a few troublemakers and I helped her out of the situation. Later, when it rained, I lent the jacket to her.¡± ¡°So it¡¯s like this.¡± Zhang Li Xue shoved the jacket back into the paper bag. She did not suspect anything or pondered over Fang Su Jin¡¯s strange manners anymore. ... Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin rushed over and finally caught up with Bai Qi. ¡°Doctor Bai, wait up.¡± Hearing her voice, Bai Qi paused and turned around. ¡°Miss Fang, is there something that I can help you with?¡± ¡°Doctor Bai, are you heading back? How about if I give you a lift?¡± ¡°That won¡¯t be necessary. I can call someone to pick me up.¡± ¡°Alright, let me be honest.¡± Fang Su Jin heaved a sigh. ¡°I¡¯m just looking for a reason to leave earlier. Otherwise, Auntie Li will definitely make me stay a while longer.¡± She did not want to stay longer around Zhang Yi Hai. It made her feel awkward. Bai Qi frowned but did not say anything. But seeing that Fang Su Jin had begun to walk over to the door, he quickly followed. ¡°You guys are leaving?¡± Li Qin Yao asked when she saw the two of them together. ¡°Yes.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Auntie, I still have to return to the hospital. Later, I will ask someone to deliver the medicine.¡± Hearing that the young doctor still have to work, Li Qin Yao knew that she could not force him to stay. ¡°Auntie, I still have other chores to do,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Doctor Bai came over by a taxi. I¡¯ll give him a lift to the hospital on my way back.¡± ¡°Alright then,¡± Li Qin Yao did not think too much about this arrangement. She walked them both to the door and watch them leave. Just as Fang Su Jin¡¯s vehicle left, a Cayenne was seen driving into thepound. Mu Zhen Yu was driving, heading to the residence when he noticed the car driving out. Just then, his eyes caught the sight of the man who was sitting in the passenger¡¯s seat. Suddenly, Mu Zhen Yu pressed the brake. He turned to look at the passing car again and frowned. Somehow, he felt that the man in the passenger¡¯s seat looked familiar... Chapter 136 136 Another Guest Li Qin Yao was checking on the porridge for her two children when the auntie came over again and announced that there was another guest at their door. She put down thedle and turned off the fire with a sigh beforeing out of the kitchen. Both her children fell sick at the same time and she was busy looking after them. However, it seemed that there were a lot of peopleing over to their house today. ¡°Auntie, who is it?¡± Li Qin Yao asked as she walked over to the living room. ¡°I¡¯m not sure. It¡¯s a tall, handsome man. He said he was looking after the miss.¡± ¡°Li Xue?¡± Because of her husband and her son, the number of men who could appear beside Zhang Li Xue was limited. Therefore, Li Qin Yao was intrigued to know who was this man and why was he looking after her daughter. As she walked into the living room, a familiar silhouette appeared before her. Li Qin Yao took time to examine this young man before she finally remember who he was. ¡°Mu Zhen Yu?¡± ..... Her eyes lit up. Among those boys who tried to get close to her daughter, Mu Zhen Yu was the only one who managed to stay despite her husband and her son¡¯s cold treatment. Because she was a friend of Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s mother, Li Qin Yao liked this boy quite a bit. ¡°Auntie Li.¡± Mu Zhen Yu shed a smile as he greeted her politely. ¡°Hello. How are you doing?¡± ¡°I¡¯m doing quite well.¡± Li Qin Yao continued to seize the man in front of her. ¡°It has been a while since Auntie saw you. Last time, it was at your weing banquet.¡± ¡°Sorry that I haven¡¯t had time toe over and visit. I¡¯ve been quite busy with work recently. There was a lot to do after I returned from G Country.¡± Li Qin Yao nodded. The two of them exchanged a few polite words before Li Qin Yao spoke again, ¡°You¡¯re here to look for Li Xue?¡± It was then that she recalled that her daughter had told her about the ident. ¡°That¡¯s right. I heard that you helped her yesterday. I still have to thank you for helping her.¡± ¡°Auntie, you don¡¯t have to thank me. Li Xue and I are friends. This is what I should do,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. ¡°That¡¯s right. I came to give her something. I went to look for her at the hotel just now. They said she did note to work today.¡± Li Qin Yao heaved a sigh as she thought of her daughter. ¡°Mmm... she did not go to work today. Li Xue caught a cold after the rain yesterday.¡± ¡°She caught a cold?¡± Mu Zhen Yu could not hide his surprise. Yesterday, he sent her to the door before he went back to fetch his assistant and helped to deal with her car. Mu Zhen Yu did not think that the girl would still catch a cold. Was the ginger tea he bought for her yesterday ineffective? ¡°Auntie, how is she?¡± Li Qin Yao smiled upon noticing his concern. ¡°She¡¯s alright. Her temperature had gone down a lot after eating her medicine and resting. Mu Zhen Yu finally felt more at ease. ¡°Auntie, can I visit her?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Li Qin Yao nodded. Doctor Bai Qi and Fang Su Jin had only left a few minutes ago. When she came out of the TV room, the siblings were both awake. Li Qin Yao led the boy to the TV room. Once she saw that the siblings were descent, she finally let Mu Zhen Yu in. Zhang Li Xue was watching the television with her brother when she noticed that someone was standing at the door. Her eyes widened when she saw the figure behind her mother. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu?¡± Zhang Yi Hai put on his guard when he heard that name. There was a look of irritation in his eyes. However, with his mother around, Zhang Yi Hai knew that he have to be on his best behavior. ¡°How did you catch a cold?¡± Mu Zhen Yu asked as he walked in. He stretched his hand, wanting to put it on her forehead to test her temperature. However, Mu Zhen Yu quickly realized that someone was staring at him with a prating look. Mu Zhen Yu turned and saw that Zhang Yi Hai was looking at him. Now that he had grown up, the young boy no longer hide his hostility towards him. Mu Zhen Yu let out a helpless sigh as he retracted his hand. He put on an amiable smile on his face and greeted, ¡°Yi Hai, you¡¯re here too.¡± ¡°The two of them fell sick at the same time,¡± Li Qin Yao exined. ¡°The rain was too heavy yesterday.¡± ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, why are you here?¡± Zhang Li Xue was suddenly concerned about how she would look in front of him. She was pretty sure that her hair would resemble a bird¡¯s nest at this time. Subconsciously, Zhang Li Xue began to pull at her nket and hide half of her face. She was too shy to let Mu Zhen Yu see her like this. It was then that she remember that Bai Qi had also visited her a while ago. Thinking that she had let him see her messy state made her embarrassed. ¡°I came over to send you the report from yesterday,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. He took out a stack of paper from his knapsack and handed it over to her. ¡°That woman who rammed into your car yesterday has been fined with a summon ticket. My assistant will help you to deal with the insurancepany. It was expected that you will get your car back after a week.¡± ¡°That long?¡± ¡°Mmm... There is some paperwork for them to deal with.¡± Zhang Li Xue could only ept that she was going to be without her car for a week. ¡°That¡¯s right. The auto shop will call youter to ask you some questions. Remember to be alert with your phone.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She took the documents from him and examined them slowly. Mu Zhen Yu was about to speak to Zhang Li Xue again when he saw that Zhang Yi Hai had pulled his nket to cover his head. His eyes dimmed. However, knowing that the siblings were sick, Mu Zhen Yu decided not to stay for too long to let the siblings rest. He turned and spoke, ¡°Auntie Li, I have to go now.¡± ¡°That fast?¡± Li Qin Yao could not hide her surprise. It seemed that the guest to their house today would only stay for a few minutes! ¡°Mmm... I still have to head back to work,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. Hearing his reason, Li Qin Yao knew that she could not force the boy to stay. She led the boy out, leaving the siblings in the room. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai,¡± Zhang Li Xue called after a long silence in the room. ¡°What?¡± ¡°You really did not like Brother Zhen Yu, do you?¡± Zhang Yi Hai continued to hide under his nket. ¡°Sister, you¡¯re imagining things. I don¡¯t have any special feelings towards him¡± Chapter 137 137 You Will Regret This After driving for about fifteen minutes, the car finally pulled over in front of the hospital building. Fang Su Jin tapped her fingers on the steering wheel as she watched as the doctor alighted from her car. The man grabbed his bag before turning to thank her. Without waiting for her reply, Bai Qi then shut the door. She sat silently watching his figure walking towards the entrance. After a while, Fang Su Jin alighted and called his name, ¡°Doctor Bai, wait up.¡± His steps halted. Bai Qi turned around slowly and saw that Fang Su Jin was walking in his direction. There was a puzzled look on his face. In the car, they both had stayed quiet throughout the journey. Fang Su Jin was someone that he was not used to and he did not know how he could start a conversation with her. Hearing her call her name made him wonder if there was something wrong. Bai Qi waited for her to speak. However, Fang Su Jin continued to stare at him without saying a word. ¡°Miss Fang? Is there something?¡± ..... Fang Su Jin hesitated for a few seconds before she finally spoke, ¡°Doctor Bai, are you going after Li Xue?¡± The sudden question made him stunned. Bai Qi would never expect that Fang Su Jin would stop him to ask such question. But the question... was not something that he could answer. Although Bai Qi had realized that he had feelings for Zhang Li Xue, pursuing her was something that he knew that he was not eligible to do with his current situation. His little fairy deserved the best. It was something that he knew that he could not give. Fang Su Jin let out a long sigh when the doctor did not reply. ¡°Look, I don¡¯t mean anything. Things such as feelings are your private matters, so I won¡¯t interfere. However, I just wanted to remind you of something.¡± Bai Qi remained silence as he waited for her answer. ¡°Whatever it is, don¡¯t let Zhang Yi Hai to see you and Li Xue closer. Otherwise, you would be in trouble.¡± Zhang Yi Hai? Little Fairy¡¯s brother? Bai Qi had a lot of questions. However, he could not bring himself to ask Fang Su Jin about this matter. Knowing that Bai Qi would not respond to her, Fang Su Jin turned around and leave in her car, leaving the man alone. Bai Qi pondered over Fang Su Jin¡¯s warning. It took him a while before he snapped out of his thought and turned around. Just as he walked through the entrance, Bai Qi ran into someone familiar. He gave Doctor Xiao Wan Zi a quick nod before heading to the elevator. For some reason, Doctor Xiao looked unhappy. However, it was not his concern to ask. Xiao Wan Zi watched as Bai Qi walked passed her with a disbelief look in her eyes. She chased after him and stood beside him as he waited for the elevator to arrive. ¡°Doctor Bai, who was that woman?¡± Bai Qi nced at the doctor in displease. ¡°What does it have to do with you?¡± Xiao Wan Zi pursed her lips into a thin line. She did not like Bai Qi¡¯s answer. But she knew that she could not get angry with him. ¡°Doctor Bai, have you thought of my offer?¡± Xiao Wan Zi asked. At this time, the elevator arrived. Bai Qi waited for the others toe out first before he walked in. Xiao Wan Zi followed him closely. ¡°Doctor Bai, if you agree, then, you no longer have to stay here as Doctor Qi¡¯s student.¡± Xiao Wan Zi smiled. ¡°You know that my father is the director. He have agreed to listen to me and make you a permanent. You just have to agree to be my boyfriend.¡± Xiao Wan Zi had talked to her father for a long time regarding Bai Qi. Bai Qi might be an orphan and had no one to back him. However, he could marry into the family and continue to be a surgeon. He had talent and the Xiao family would surely support him. Her father had also told her that it was not impossible. Bai Qi shot a dangerous look at the woman. ¡°Thank you, but I am quite happy to stay here under Doctor Qi. Doctor Xiao, I am here to learn and umte experience. Before I am good enough, I am going to stay as Doctor QI¡¯s student.¡± He was not happy with Xiao Wan Zi¡¯s words. A doctor¡¯s profession is very noble. They save lives. He aimed to be a good surgeon. Therefore, he could not ept Xiao Wan Zi¡¯s offer. He wanted to be a good surgeon using his own ability. Moreover... he did not like Xiao Wan Zi. There was already someone he liked. Although he may not be suitable for her right now, Bai Qi nned to work hard so that he could match her. Xiao Wan Zi¡¯s eyes widened. She almost could not believe that Bai Qi would reject her offer. From the first time sheid her eyes on this handsome and aloof doctor, Xiao Wan Zi knew that she was smitten. After working by his side for a while, the feeling continued to grow. She was not willing to let such an excellent man to slip through her finger. The elevator reached its destination. Bai Qi quickly walked out and headed to his mentor¡¯s office. However, he soon found Xiao Wan Zi blocking his path. ¡°Doctor Bai, have you thought of this thing thoroughly?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. But I am not interested in your offer.¡± ¡°You will regret this.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t.¡± Bai Qi walked around her and hastened his footsteps to head over to his mentor¡¯s office. Once he arrived, Bai Qi knocked on the door and waited for the doctor to call him. Hearing his permission, Bai Qi pushed the door and entered. Qi Zheng was still studying a few files on the table. He raised his head and nodded. ¡°You¡¯re back. How was it?¡± ¡°I already gave them both a check-up. Their temperature was not that high. They both should be alright after drinking some medicine and resting.¡± Bai Qi gradually rxed as he continued to update his mentor about the siblings¡¯ condition. He quickly forgot all about Xiao Wan Zi¡¯s threat. Chapter 138 138 Have You Offended Someone? A few dayster, Bai Qi finally realized that something was a little strange. He looked at the new schedule and realized that he won¡¯t be getting time to rest next week. From the look at it, he may have to spend his week in the hospital without a chance to go home. Moreover, his request to take a day off to attend Bai Xi Xi¡¯s meeting with her teacher has been denied. As a new doctor at the hospital, Bai Qi was aware of the long working hour. However, this schedule was a bit too much. A deep frown appeared on his face. After thinking about it for a while, Bai Qi brought the schedule to meet the senior doctor who was in charge of this schedule to discuss this matter. Perhaps, there was some error. He met Doctor Wu at the nurse¡¯s station and spoke in a low voice. ¡°Doctor Wu, is there a mistake with next week¡¯s schedule?¡± Doctor Wu lowered his gaze and saw the paper in Bai QI¡¯s hand. A trace of guilt appeared on his face. He understood the reason Bai Qi had asked him this question. When he was making the schedule, Doctor Wu also thought that the schedule would be unfair to Bai Qi. However, he also had no choice in this matter. He had spoken to the upper management, but he was told not to ask questions. ..... Doctor Wu raised his hand, motioning Bai Qi not to say a word. He pulled Bai Qi over to a corner and stopped nearby the elevator area. Then, he looked around before he spoke in a low voice. ¡°Look, Doctor Bai, I also know that this isn¡¯t fair to you. But, I have no choice. This is the management order.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s expression changed as he wondered what was going on with the management. A heavy sigh escaped Doctor Wu¡¯s lips. ¡°I should also remind you not to bother asking anyone if they wanted to change their shift with you because no one would agree. This is also the management¡¯s order.¡± Bai Qi stared at the doctor with a dazed look in his eyes. He could not understand what was going on. Why would the management want to do something like this? Seeing the clueless look on Bai Qi¡¯s face, Doctor Wu leaned in again and asked, ¡°Doctor Bai, have you offended someone?¡± A deep frown appeared on his face. Now that he had given the doctor a clue, Doctor Wu hoped that Bai Qi would be able to resolve this matter soon. He patted Bai Qi on the shoulder and spoke, ¡°You can talk to your mentor, Doctor Qi, and discuss what you should do.¡± With that, he left to continue his work. Bai Qi stood in the corner alone, wondering if he had offended someone powerful enough to mess him up like this. A face appeared in his mind, making his face turn ugly. The only person who he had offended recently was Doctor Xiao Wan Zi. Last time, he rejected Xiao Wan Zi¡¯s offer. He told her that he did not want to be her boyfriend and would not mind continuing his work the way it was. Xiao Wan Zi was upset and threatened him. But he did not put her words into the heart. She told him that he would regret it. Xiao Wan Zi¡¯s father was one of the directors of the hospital. That man had some power and influence. Asking Doctor Wu to arrange a schedule like this shouldn¡¯t be too hard. Could it be that Doctor Xiao had asked her father to make this arrangement because she was not happy with his answer? Bai Qi felt as if there was a lump in his throat. For once, he was at loss at what to do. Doctor Wu had suggested talking to his mentor. However, the other party was the director of the hospital. Even if he talks to Doctor Qi, would he be able to help? He did not want to be a problem and let Doctor Qi fight with Director Xiao. What if it would implicate Doctor Qi as well? There was a helpless look in his eyes. The most important thing was Bai Xi Xi¡¯s parents and teacher meeting. If he could not attend, then, Bai Xi Xi would be disappointed. Other kids would surely have their family members attending the meeting. Just the thought of his little sister standing in the corner of her ssroom alone made his heart grow heavier. Bai Xi Xi grew up without her parents. The little girl was already too pitiful. He didn¡¯t want to make his sister disappointed. As he was still wondering what he should do, the elevator in front of him opened with a ding. Bai Qi looked away as the bright light shone. He turned around, wanting to return to his office. However, a familiar face appeared in front of him. For a few seconds, Bai Qi began to wonder if perhaps he was hallucinating. ¡°Doctor Bai.¡± Zhang Li Xue stepped out of the elevator and walked over to him. Seeing the bright smile on her face made him stunned. For a while, the matters he had been thinking about had dissipated. ¡°Miss Zhang, why are you here?¡± Bai Qi asked. ¡°Are you here to look for your uncle? I think, Doctor Qi stepped out a few minutes ago. I¡¯m not sure when he wille back.¡± Zhang Li Xue giggled. ¡°No. I¡¯m looking for you.¡± There was a hint of surprise on his face. Bai Qi was not expecting that his little fairy would show up at the hospital to look for him. ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Li Xue gave the man a lookover. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to see you the moment I came out.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s smile was infectious. Soon, Bai Qi couldn¡¯t help but smile at her as well. ¡°Doctor Bai, are you going somewhere?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. Since he was standing in front of the elevator, Zhang Li Xue thought that perhaps, Bai Qi was heading somewhere else. ¡°No. I¡¯m not.¡± Bai Qi spoke. ¡°Then, are you free at this moment?¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at her wristwatch. ¡°You should be on your lunch break, right?¡± She looked at him again with a worried look on her face. ¡°Or, do you have to continue and work?¡± Bai Qi nced at the time. ¡°I should be free.¡± Her eyes lit up. ¡°Then, let¡¯s go and have lunch together at the cafeteria.¡± Chapter 139 139 Especially For You As he was lining up at the cafeteria to buy their lunch, Bai Qi was still thinking of what he should do with his current situation. He really did not mind if anything happened to him. The person he worried about the most was his little sister. With the new schedule, it seemed that he will have to ask Auntie Ji to help him look after Bai Xi Xi. But... what about her parents and teacher meeting? He couldn¡¯t possibly ask Auntie Ji to attend it in his stead, right? Bai Qi was considering meeting the higher-up to ask about his situation when a voice called him, asking him what he wanted. He snapped out of his trance and realized that the auntie was looking at him. Seeing the impatient look in the elder woman¡¯s eyes, Bai Qi quickly chose a few dishes. After paying for the meal, Bai Qi held the tray before walking over to Zhang Li Xue again. His little fairy was looking out the window, watching the garden from her seat. Her expression and posture looked peaceful. It gave him a feeling that he should not go and disturb her. As he approached closer, Zhang Li Xue turned to him and smiled. ..... His heart skipped a beat. Recently, Bai Qi realized that each time Zhang Li Xue smiled at him, his heart would beat fast. It was something that he could not control. Bai Qi tightened his grip on the tray as he forced himself to calm down. He ced the tray on the table, before sliding into the seat across her. Seeing the way Zhang Li Xue was eying the chicken wings on the te made him chuckle. His little fairy was too adorable. If it was not because of the time and ce, he would reach his hand to pinch at her cheek again. ¡°Miss Zhang, it couldn¡¯t be that you¡¯reing to see me just to eat chicken wings, right?¡± Knowing how much she liked chicken wings, Bai Qi found that he could not stop himself from teasing her. A light flickered in her eyes. Zhang Li Xue looked at Bai Qi and blinked. ¡°Of course, not.¡± She chuckled. Eating the chicken wings from the cafeteria was only her side quests. She had actuallye over to the hospital to find him. After pondering about it for a while, Zhang Li Xue picked up the paper bag that she had ced on the empty seat beside her. She ced it on the table and pushed it across the table. Bai Qi nced at the paper bag before turning at the girl with an inquiring look in his eyes. ¡°This is for you,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Bai Qi did not immediately take the paper bag. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Just some cakes,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Actually, I came to look for you to give this cake to you.¡± Her lips turned into a smile. ¡°My mother made this. She wanted to thank you foring to visit the other day to check on me and my brother.¡± Bai Qi was about to reach for the paper bag when he heard the reason Zhang Li Xue¡¯s mother wanted to give him this cake. ¡°This... this isn¡¯t necessary.¡± Bai Qi looked embarrassed. ¡°I onlye to visit because of Doctor Qi.¡± Zhang Li Xue pushed the paper bag to Bai Qi again. ¡°You have to ept it. Otherwise, we won¡¯t feel good about it.¡± Initially, it was Qi Zheng who was supposed toe over and check on them. Zhang Li Xue had already felt guilty when her father let her Uncle Qi Zheng make the trip for them. Bai Qi was a surgeon, but they let him visit their house to check on her and her brother who had caught a cold. Of course, they did not feel good about it. Zhang Li Xue looked at him with a gaze that tell him that he was not allowed to reject it. ¡°My mom made this, especially for you. It won¡¯t be easy for anyone to taste her craft, you know? Moreover, I also helped to make this cake.¡± Bai Qi hesitated. After a while, he decided to ept the gift. ¡°Please help to thank your mother for me.¡± Her smile brightened, knowing that Bai Qi won¡¯t be rejecting the gift. ¡°That¡¯s good. You can share the cake with Xi Xi.¡± After saying what she came to say, Zhang Li Xue lowered her head and eyed the chicken wings on the te. Hearing his sister¡¯s name made him pause. The smile on his lips gradually disappeared. When Zhang Li Xue looked up again, she noticed that Bai Qi seemed to be in a trance. She waved her hand in front of him and smiled when he looked at her. ¡°Doctor Bai, what¡¯s in your mind?¡± Her brow rose. ¡°Problem at work?¡± Bai Qi was surprised when Zhang Li Xue guessed correctly. He lowered his head, not wanting to let her see the look on his face. ¡°Nothing.¡± He shed a smile before shifting his gaze at the food. ¡°Let¡¯s just eat before the food gets cold. That¡¯s right. Don¡¯t just eat the chicken wings. Remember to eat some vegetables too.¡± Zhang Li Xue continued to look at the man in front of her. Her instinct was telling her that Bai Qi was hiding something. She wanted to inquire about it. However, Zhang Li Xue realized that she could not force him to tell her anything if he was not willing to talk. Knowing him again in this short time, Zhang Li Xue could see that Bai Qi was someone who had his pride. He won¡¯t talk about the difficulties he was facing. Her heart ached when she realized this. Zhang Li Xue wished that there was something that she could do to lighten up his burden. Seeing that Bai Qi had lowered his head to eat his meal, Zhang Li Xue finally heaved a sigh. She reached for her chopsticks and began to eat the food. Zhang Li Xue made a mental note to ask her Uncle Qi Zheng about Bai Qiter. Chapter 140 140 I Don¡¯t Regret. I Won¡¯t Regret After their meal, Bai Qi walked Zhang Li Xue to the door to send her off. As they walked into the lobby, the two of them ran into someone familiar. The moment Bai Qi saw Xiao Wan Zi in front of him, his expression turned uglier. If he did not guess wrongly, the person who wanted to create trouble for him was no other than Xiao Wan Zi. His anger rose as he thought of what she would do to suppress him and force him to do something he did not want. Zhang Li Xue naturally did not notice the look in Bai Qi¡¯s eyes. She looked at the woman who was walking over in their direction and thought that her face was somewhat familiar. It took her a while to remember that this was the doctor she had met on the night she came to look for Bai Qi. Last time, she was too anxious to meet Bai Qi and confirm whether he was the boy from her childhood. Zhang Li Xue was not paying too much attention to Xiao Wan Zi or how she had acted. Xiao Wan Zi gave Zhang Li Xue a lookover before she shifted her gaze to Bai Qi. Seeing the female doctor¡¯s gaze on her made Zhang Li Xue frown. She barely knows this female doctor. Therefore, Zhang Li Xue could not understand the doctor¡¯s unfriendly gaze on her. ..... Bai Qi held Zhang Li Xue¡¯s wrist, wanting to pull her away from Xiao Wan Zi. After what she had done, Bai Qi did not think that he could respect Xiao Wan Zi as a doctor. Naturally, he did not want anything to do with this woman. He had decided that it was better not to interact with her. However, before he could take another step, Xiao Wan Zi had blocked his path again. It seemed that she liked to do this a lot. ¡°Doctor Bai...¡± Xiao Wan Zi was unhappy that Bai Qi had tried to avoid her. She had thought that the moment Bai Qi saw the new schedule, he would be upset ande to see her. Xiao Wan Zi had long decided to give him another chance if hee to beg her. However, the man did note over to look for her. She waited for a long time for him. Later, it was another doctor who informed her that Bai Qi was in the cafeteria, having his meal with another woman. Xiao Wan Zi was about to look for him when she stumbled into him here. ¡°If you tell me that you regret it, then I can make the change.¡± Xiao Wan Zi shed an amiable smile at him. Her words only heightened his anger. Noticing that his little fairy was still with him, Bai Qi decided to suppress that feeling. He gritted his teeth and spoke, ¡°I don¡¯t regret it. I won¡¯t regret it.¡± Xiao Wan Zi¡¯s expression began to change. She knew Bai Qi¡¯s background as an orphan. She had thought that with a little pressure, Bai Qi was going to sumb to her wishes. After all, he was someone without a backer. It was unexpected that he would continue to be stubborn. ¡°Doctor Xiao, I am not interested in your offer,¡± Bai Qi said. He walked around her as he pulled Zhang Li Xue away. Xiao Wan Zi¡¯s eyes narrowed. She wondered if Bai Qi no longer want to continue working as a doctor in Y City Hospital. If that was what he wanted, then, she would not mind fulfilling his wishes. As for his mentor, Doctor Qi... that man should be easy to handle. Wasn¡¯t he merely a senior surgeon in the hospital? So what if Bai Qi no longer works in the hospital? He could take another student, right? She only heard that Doctor Qi was one of the best surgeons. She was sure that the doctor did not have any power in the hospital. Xiao Wan Zi watched Bai Qi¡¯s retreating figure. It was then that she realized that Bai Qi was holding hands with Doctor Qi¡¯s niece. Her eyes grew darker. Xiao Wan Zi continued to watch them for a while before she turned around to leave. Since Bai Qi said he won¡¯t regret it, then he shouldn¡¯t me her for being ruthless. ... Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue was aware that Bai Qi was upset after running into that female doctor. Seeing that his mood was not that good, Zhang Li Xue decided not to make a sound as Bai Qi continued to pull her towards the exit. After a while, the two of them finally reached the small garden in front of the hospital building and stopped. Zhang Li Xue nced at their intertwined hand before turning to Bai Qi again. There was a hint of worry in her eyes. ¡°Doctor Bai, are you alright?¡± Her voice snapped him out of his thought. Bai Qi turned around and was surprised to find that his little fairy was still with him. It seemed that when he had left angrily from Xiao Wan Zi, his little fairy had followed him around. Then, he realized that there was something wrong. Bai Qi lowered his gaze and saw that he was holding her hand. Quickly, he released her from his grip. ¡°Sorry.¡± His face turned redder. ¡°I didn¡¯t mean it.¡± Bai Qi realized that his little fairy did not follow him around. It was him who had pulled her with him. He did not realize that he has been holding her hand for too long. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue shook her head. She took a step forward to study Bai Qi¡¯s expression. The way she was looking at him made him flustered. Bai Qi did not know where he should look or where should he put his hand. ¡°Doctor Bai, are you alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± He forced a smile. ¡°You look upset.¡± Zhang Li Xue pointed out. ¡°I¡¯ll be fine.¡± His tone softened as he wanted to convince her. Bai Qi realized that Zhang Li Xue had watched his exchange with Xiao Wan Zi and knew that he had toe up with something before she would worry. ¡°Doctor Xiao and I had a little argument about work.¡± Hearing that it was something about work, Zhang Li Xue quickly retracted her gaze. She did not understand much about his work and decided that it should be something that she could not meddle in. However, she still could not help but worry about him. Chapter 141 141 Something Wrong with Doctor Bai On the weekend, Zhang Li Xue woke up early as she nned to go out to attend Mu Zhen Yu¡¯spany opening ceremony. As the event was scheduled to happen around lunch hour, Zhang Li Xue decided to make a stop at her Uncle Qi Zheng¡¯s ce. When she arrived, Zhang Li Xue was surprised to see that Bai Xi Xi was at the house, ying with Qi Yue. Her eyes widened in surprise. ¡°Xi Xi!¡± The little girl turned around as well. Bai Xi Xi quickly get up when she saw the pretty sister in front of her. ¡°Pretty Sister! Why are you here as well?¡± Qi Yue saw their interaction and quickly joined them as well. ¡°Sister, you know Xi Xi?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Un. We met quite a few times. Her brother is also a friend of mine.¡± ¡°So, it¡¯s like that.¡± Qi Yue nodded. After her parents decided to look after Bai Xi Xi on the weekend, Qi Yue¡¯s rtionship with the little girl had gotten better as well. As the youngest and the only girl among her sibling, Qi Yue thought that having a little sister like Bai Xi Xi was quite good. As she mentioned Bai Qi, Zhang Li Xue started to look around, wanting to look for that man. When she could not find him, Zhang Li Xue turned to look at Bai Xi XI again. ¡°Your brother isn¡¯t here?¡± ..... The smile on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s lips faded. However, the little girl tried so hard to make it so no one would notice the look on her face. ¡°My brother has to work all week.¡± Bai Xi Xi still could not hide her disappointment. Her brother was supposed to take her out to buy a few things this weekend. However, he suddenly has to go to work. Moreover... her brother seemed to hint that he might not be able toe to her teacher and parent¡¯s meeting. Although he had told her that he would try hard to make it, Bai Xi Xi had this feeling that her brother might not be able toe. Bai Xi Xi knew that her brother loved her very much. However, because of his work, there are some things that he could not avoid. Zhang Li Xue noticed the look on Bai Xi Xi right away. The little girl looked lonely without her brother around. After getting to know the sibling, Zhang Li Xue knew how much Bai Xi Xi was relying on her brother. The siblings only had each other. However, Bai Qi¡¯s schedule made it difficult for Bai Xi Xi to see the only family she had. Zhang Li Xue had the urge to hug the little girl in her embrace, however, before she could do anything, Bai Xi Xi had put on a bright smile on her face again. ¡°Pretty Sister, are you going somewhere?¡± Bai Xi Xi asked when she noticed that Zhang Li Xue was all dressed up and wearing makeup. It was the first time that she had seen Zhang Li Xue like this. Bai Xi Xi could not help but to admire the dress for a while longer. ¡°Mmm... I have an event that I need to attend,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. A thought came to her mind and she spoke again, ¡°Once I¡¯m done, how about if Ie over and apany you to y?¡± Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes lit up again. ¡°Really?¡± Seeing the excited look on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face made her giggle. ¡°Of course. For now, why don¡¯t you y with Sister Yue first?¡± Qi Yue patted the little girl on her head. ¡°Xi Xi, didn¡¯t you tell me that you wanted to learn to y basketball? I can also teach you.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°In the past, I taught Sister Yue to y basketball as well. You can definitely learn from her.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll stay here and wait for you.¡± The little girl was too adorable. Zhang Li Xue could not stop herself from pinching her softly on the cheek. Last time, Bai Qi had also pinched her cheek like this. Zhang Li Xue figured out that this was also how Bai Qi had pinched his little sister. She quickly retracted her hand and turned to Qi Yue again. ¡°Where is your father?¡± She waved the documents in her hand and spoke, ¡°My dad wanted me to deliver him some documents.¡± ¡°He should be in his study,¡± Qi Yue said. Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Then, I will go and see him first.¡± As she was familiar with the ce, Zhang Li Xue did not need anyone to guide her to her uncle¡¯s study. She arrived on the second floor and knocked on the door. Once she obtained permission to enter, Zhang Li Xue pushed the door and entered the room. Qi Zheng looked up and was surprised to see Zhang Li Xue in front of him. ¡°Li Xue? Why are you here?¡± Zhang Li Xue waved the documents in her hand. ¡°Daddy said you need these documents. Since I¡¯m on my way out, I decided to stop by and deliver them to you.¡± Qi Zheng chuckled. ¡°Thank you.¡± He took the documents from Zhang Li Xue and browsed through them quickly. Once he saw that they were the documents he needed, Qi Zheng then put the documents on his desk. He looked at Zhang Li Xue again and noted the way she was dressed. His brow rose. ¡°Are you going on a date?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Of course, not. I¡¯m just going to attend a friend¡¯spany ceremony. That¡¯s all.¡± The two of them exchanged a few words. Just as Zhang Li Xue was about to turn around, she suddenly recalled that she had yet talked to her uncle about Bai Qi. ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± QI Zheng raised his head again. ¡°Recently, is the hospital that busy?¡± Qi Zheng leaned on his chair andughed. ¡°When is the hospital not busy?¡± He seemed to be thinking of something. ¡°Did you meet Doctor Bai¡¯s little sister downstairs?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°But, this was not the reason I ask that question. A few days ago, I ran into Doctor Bai at the hospital.¡± Qi Zheng was rmed when he heard her words. ¡°Why did you go to the hospital? Are you feeling unwell again?¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m fine.¡± Her lips turned up, knowing her uncle worried about her. ¡°My mom wanted me to send something to Doctor Bai, to thank him foring over the other day.¡± Qi Zheng nodded. But, there was a faint difort look on his face. Unfortunately, Zhang Li Xue did not notice this look. ¡°Just that... Uncle, I think there is something wrong with Doctor Bai. He won¡¯t tell me what it is, but he seemed upset about something.¡± A deep frown appeared on his face. Now that Zhang Li Xue had mentioned it, Qi Zheng recalled that recently, Bai Qi has been a little strange. There were a few times that he seemed out of focus. ¡°Mmm... I know. I will go and talk to himter.¡± Chapter 142 142 Something Important to Tell After leaving her uncle¡¯s ce, Zhang Li Xue drove over to the east side of the city to attend Mu Zhen Yu¡¯spany opening ceremony. It has been quite a while since she hade to this part of the city. As she arrived, Zhang Li Xue could not help but look around. It seemed that the development project that her Uncle Li Mu Bai was involved in has gone quite smoothly. The housing area that her uncle had given her had reached its final phase. Soon, the ce would be liveable. Zhang Li Xue hunted for a parking spot and finally pulled over somewhere close to Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s building. Just in time, Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s text message arrived. The corner of her lips tilted up upon noticing that Mu Zhen Yu was anxious that she had not reached the venue yet. Zhang Li Xue grabbed her purse and alighted her vehicle. It was not difficult for her to find Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s office. Coincidentally, there were a group of people who were heading to the ceremony as well. Zhang Li Xue followed them and reached the ce. ..... As she walked out of the elevator, Zhang Li Xue could already see a group of people gathering inside the venue. A few congrattory flower stands were seen along the corridor. One of them was sent by her. Zhang Li Xue entered the venue and met Mu Zhen Yu at the door. The man was seen greeting a few of his friends who were also invited to this ceremony. Mu Zhen Yu raised his head and met her gaze. He watched as Zhang Li Xue waved her hand at him and quickly excused himself from his friends to go over. ¡°Xiao Li Xue, You made it.¡± Mu Zhen Yu heaved a breath of relief when he saw her. Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Mmm... I promised you that I wille. Of course, I will have to be here.¡± ¡°Come on.¡± Mu Zhen Yu smiled. ¡°I¡¯ll take you around the ce.¡± Mu Zhen Yu led her into the office. After a few steps, Mu Zhen Yu paused, as a thought came to his mind. He looked around and frowned when he could not see the person he thought woulde along. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Mu Zhen Yu retracted his gaze. ¡°Your brother did note along?¡± He was very confident that Zhang Yi Hai would tag along with his sister. After all, this was something that he liked to do ever since he was very young. In Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s opinion, Zhang Yi Hai would always stay around his sister whenever he was present. That huge light bulb would always try to prevent him from staying with Zhang Li Xue alone. Therefore, it was pretty strange to see that Zhang Li Xue had attended this ceremony alone without her brother around. ¡°He went out to meet a few friends,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°It seemed that he had made an appointment with them a while ago.¡± Simr to Mu Zhen Yu, Zhang Li Xue had also thought that her brother would be apanying her to this event. However, when she mentioned her n to attend Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s opening ceremony, Zhang Yi Hai told her that he had already made a n with a few of his friends. This was how she could attend this event without her brother around. Zhang Li Xue looked at Mu Zhen Yu and smiled. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, I will tell my brother that you missed him.¡± Mu Zhen Yu almost choked on air when he heard her words. Who would miss that huge light bulb? He was thankful that the boy was unable toe with Zhang Li Xue to attend this event, alright? Mu Zhen Yu decided to push that light bulb away from his thoughts. It was a rare chance for him to finally be alone with Zhang Li Xue. Of course, he was not going to waste this moment. Moreover, Mu Zhen Yu was worried that Zhang Yi Hai might finish his business earlier and headed over to this ceremony to be that massive block between him and Zhang Li Xue. Thest time, when their ex-ssmates had gathered for a reunion, didn¡¯t Zhang Yi Hai also appear? Unfortunately for him, Zhang Li Xue had long left the reunion. Mu Zhen Yu began to rx as he showed Zhang Li Xue around the ce. They finally reached his office room which was located further inside. After showing her around, Mu Zhen Yu turned to her and asked, ¡°What do you think?¡± Zhang Li Xue walked over to the ceiling-to-floor window to look at the scenery outside. Then, she turned to Mu Zhen Yu and smiled. ¡°This interior is beautiful. Brother Zhen Yu, your taste is very good.¡± Mu Zhen Yu chuckled. He finally felt more at ease upon hearing her approval. ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± The two of them continued to chat and Mu Zhen Yu continued to brief her about hispany. Just in time, Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s assistant came over. He greeted Zhang Li Xue with a nod before turning to Mu Zhen Yu to announce that the ceremony will begin soon. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, you should go. Don¡¯t let the others wait for too long,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Mu Zhen Yu hesitated. He knew that Zhang Li Xue did not know many people among his guests and he began to worry about her. ¡°Will you be alright?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°I¡¯m fine. Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m no longer a small kid. Brother Zhen Yu, you don¡¯t have to worry about me.¡± ¡°You will always be Xiao Li Xue to me.¡± His lips curled into a faint smile. Zhang Li Xue was stunned upon hearing his words. Seeing the way Mu Zhen Yu was looking at her made her heart race. ¡°Xiao Li Xue, just stay around until I finish giving a speech,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. ¡°There will be chicken wings afterward.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed at his words. ¡°Alright. Since there are chicken wings, of course, I will have to stay.¡± ¡°Later...¡± Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s expression turned serious. If one looked closely, one would notice that he has been clenching and unclenching his fist, something that he often does whenever he was anxious. ¡°Later, I have something important to tell you.¡± Chapter 143 143 Something Happened Zhang Li Xue followed Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s assistant and came out to the space where Mu Zhen Yu was going to give his speeches. Coincidentally, she met Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s younger brother, Mu Zhen Lin. The two of them started to chat before the event started. Zhang Li Xue stood at the side while watching Mu Zhen Yu stand with his business partners and spoke about thepany that they had worked hard to establish. Hearing how Mu Zhen Yu had encountered a lot of difficulties for thispany made Zhang Li Xue admire him a little more. It was not easy for one to establish a business. Although Mu Zhen Yu came from a rich and influential family in Y City, the man had not asked his family for help. He and his friends had established thepany from their small apartment in G Country. The speeches ended in less than half an hour. Soon, Mu Zhen Yu and his friends stood in front of their office and the group began to cut some ribbons tomence the beginning of theirpany in Y City. Zhang Li Xue stood among the crowd and pped with the others. Because Mu Zhen Yu was the boss of thepany, a lot of people began to surround him after the ceremony ended. Everyone wanted to congratte him as well as to look for an opportunity for cooperation. ..... Seeing this scene, Zhang Li Xue decided not to bother him. She stood at the corner while looking at everyone else. ¡°Sister Li Xue, don¡¯t you want to go over and talk to my brother as well?¡± Mu Zhen Lin asked. ¡°I¡¯m sure that my brother would be happy.¡± Zhang Li Xue shifted her gaze to look at Mu Zhen Yu who was still talking with a few of his guests. ¡°It¡¯s alright. Your brother is still busy. I¡¯ll just wait for him to finish.¡± Zhang Li Xue guessed that those people who were talking to Mu Zhen Yu should be his potential business partner. Therefore, she did not want to interrupt. Mu Zhen Lin looked at his brother and heaved a long sigh. He knew very well that his elder brother liked Zhang Li Xue for years. Therefore, he could never understand why would his brother would suddenly decide to pursue his study in G Country. Mu Zhen Lin had always thought that his brother was a little blockhead. Fortunately, Sister Li Xue had never dated anyone while his brother was away in another country. Now that his brother had returned to Y City, Mu Zhen Lin hoped that his brother would finally confess to Sister Li Xue his feelings. As the younger brother, Mu Zhen Lin thought that he should give his brother a hand. He had suggested for Zhang Li Xue go over to his brother. Unfortunately, the girl did not seem as if she was going to take this chance to approach his brother. Mu Zhen Lin nced at his brother who was surrounded by people. At his brother¡¯s side, there were a few girls who were trying to impress him. Seeing this scene, Mu Zhen Lin could only heave a sigh. Now that his brother had returned to Y City, Mu Zhen Lin hoped that the man would take his chance to confess his feelings before he would be toote. Mu Zhen Lin continued to apany Zhang Li Xue for a while. However, once he ran into someone he knew, he could only excuse himself and go with his friends. Mu Zhen Yu could finally escape the group of people almost twenty minutester. He jogged over to Zhang Li Xue with an apologetic smile on his face. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. Have you waited long?¡± ¡°It was alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue said with a shrug. Since she did not have any n afterward, she did not mind waiting for a while longer. Moreover... Mu Zhen Yu was busy with something more important. Mu Zhen Yu gave her a look over and realized that Zhang Li Xue has been standing in the corner alone. His heart ached and he was feeling guilty. ¡°Have you eaten?¡± Mu Zhen Yu asked. Zhang Li Xue shook her head and smiled. ¡°I was waiting for you.¡± Mu Zhen Yu heaved a helpless sigh. Although he felt guilty for letting her wait for too long, Mu Zhen Yu was happy to know that Zhang Li Xue has been waiting for him. ¡°Then, let¡¯s go and have something to eat first,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. ¡°The caterer¡¯s chicken wings are quite delicious. I hope that there is still food when we get there.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. She followed Mu Zhen Yu to another room where the buffet table was prepared. Fortunately, the chicken wings Mu Zhen Yu promised were still avable. Mu Zhen Yu picked up a te and helped to fill Zhang Li Xue¡¯s te. The two of them were about to eat their food when Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s business partners walked over to their table. A helpless sigh escaped him. Mu Zhen Yu could only introduce the two guys to Zhang Li Xue. ¡°Li Xue, this is my business partner, Jiang Bin and Chen Xin Yu. Guys, this is my childhood friend, Zhang Li Xue.¡± Zhang Li Xue shed them an amiable smile. ¡°Hello.¡± Jiang Bin and Chen Xin Yu exchanged a nce. Chen Xin Yu was about to say something and noticed the warning look in Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s eyes. In the end, he decided to swallow his words. ¡°Miss Zhang, we have heard a few things about you.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Zhang Li Xue turned to Mu Zhen Yu with an inquiring nce. ¡°I hope it was all good things?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Chen Xin Yu shed a mysterious smile at his friend. ¡°Zhen Yu always spoke about his childhood friends in Y City. We are finally able to meet you.¡± Zhang Li Xue could sense that there was something strange in Chen Xin Yu¡¯s words. However, she could not pinpoint what it was. They only exchanged a few polite words before Jiang Bin and Chen Xin Yu walked away. Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s gaze was too scary and they did not want to stay for too long. Seeing that he was finally alone with Zhang Li Xue, Mu Zhen Yu finally heaved a breath of relief. His hand clenched into a fist as he thought of the words he wanted to tell Zhang Li Xue. After a brief hesitation, Mu Zhen Yu began to speak, ¡°Xiao Li Xue, I have something to tell you.¡± Mu Zhen Yu has been nning this day for a long time. This was the reason why he wanted Zhang Li Xue to attend this ceremony. Now that the time hase, he was not going to back off again. ¡°What is it?¡± Zhang Li Xue wiped her fingers with a wet tissue and looked at the man before her. Noticing the anxious look on his face made her frown. ¡°Li Xue, I like-¡± ¡°President Mu! Something happened!¡± Before he could say the words he wanted to say, his assistant had returned to his side with an apologetic look on his face. Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s expression darkened. The assistant leaned over and whispered. ¡°President Mu, Miss Ye had an ident. It seemed pretty bad.¡± His expression changed again when he heard his assistant¡¯s words. Mu Zhen Yu nced at Zhang Li Xue reluctantly. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, go ahead.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°We can always chat next time.¡± Mu Zhen Yu hesitated. Seeing the anxious look on his assistant¡¯s face, he finally decided. ¡°Xiao Li Xue, I¡¯m sorry. You go back first. I¡¯ll call you after this.¡± Chapter 144 144 Spend Time with Young Girls Seeing the panicked look on the assistant¡¯s face, Zhang Li Xue decided to follow them to look at what was going on. They arrived at a corner of the office and her eyes caught the sight of a female sitting on the sofa. Zhang Li Xue did not know what had happened. But the blood dripping down that woman¡¯s right leg seemed very scary. Some of the bystanders were discussing what happened. It was said that the woman identally hit the side table and somehow, the sharp ss prated her thigh. Zhang Li Xue stood at the side while watching this scene. The woman seemed to be in too much pain. The blood was making her dizzier and she could only lean on Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s body for support. Mu Zhen Yu stayed by that woman¡¯s side, looking at her injury. While he sat beside that woman, Mu Zhen Yu gave his staff a few instructions to manage the situation. A whileter, a staff ran over with a box of first aid kits. After staying for a while to look at this situation, Zhang Li Xue finally turned around to leave. ..... She had promised Bai Xi Xi that she was going to apany the little girl to y after the event ended. Zhang Li Xue walked over to her vehicle. Because her AUDI was still in the workshop, these days, Zhang Li Xue has been using her mother¡¯s car. As she pressed the key to unlock the door, Zhang Li Xue could not help but wonder just what Mu Zhen Yu was trying to tell her before his assistant came over. As she reached the vehicle, Zhang Li Xue heard someone call her name. She turned around and saw Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s assistant jog over in her direction. She waited for the assistant to reach her side and waited for him to speak. ¡°Miss Zhang.¡± The assistant paused to catch his breath. ¡°President Mu wanted me to tell you that your car¡¯s repair should be done tomorrow evening. Should I let them send it to your residence?¡± Zhang Li Xue considered the assistant¡¯s words for a while. ¡°That¡¯s good too. You can let them send the car to my address. Thank you.¡± The assistant spoke a few polite words before he watched Zhang Li Xue drive away. Zhang Li Xue entered the main road and wondered whether the matter that Mu Zhen Yu wanted to tell her was about her car. She did not ponder over this matter for a long time. Her phone rang and Zhang Li Xue quickly slid her finger on the screen to pick up the call. ¡°Sister, where are you?¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s voice reverberated through the hands-free device. ¡°Are you still at the Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s event?¡± ¡°No. I already left the ce a while ago. What¡¯s up?¡± Zhang Yi Hai naturally would not tell his sister that he was worrying that his sister would stay with that man for a long time. ¡°Nothing. I was wondering if you wanted to head to Younger Aunt¡¯s ce and y basketball with the triplets,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°I¡¯ll pass. I¡¯m going back to Uncle Qi Zheng¡¯s ce,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I already promised Qi Yue and Bai Xi Xi that I will apany them.¡± ¡°Bai Xi Xi?¡± ¡°Uh-huh... It¡¯s that young girl that Auntie Yun was looking after,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Hearing that his sister was going to spend time with the young girls, Zhang Yi Hai no longer worry that much. ¡°That¡¯s right, Brother Zhen Yu wanted me to tell you something,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. Zhang Yi Hai frowned. ¡°What?¡± ¡°He said he missed you.¡± The corner of his lips began to twitch. Zhang Yi Hai naturally did not believe his sister¡¯s words. His rtionship with Mu Zhen Yu was never that good. The two of them only pretended to be civil with each other in front of his sister. They would never exchange a word if they happen to run into each other on the street. ¡°He really said that?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°No. He was wondering why you didn¡¯te along to his event. I thought that perhaps he missed you a little bit.¡± The two siblings exchanged a few words before they ended the call. After driving for a few minutes, Zhang Li Xue arrived at her Uncle Qi Zheng¡¯s ce. When she entered the house, Qi Yue and Bai Xi Xi were in the garden, practicing basketball like they said they would. Zhang Li Xue stood at the side to watch them practice for a while. Seeing that Bai Xi Xi was having some difficulties understanding the technique that Qi Yue had shown her, Zhang Li Xue decided toe out and show her how it was supposed to be done. The moment Bai Xi Xi saw Zhang Li Xue again, her eyes lit up. ¡°Pretty Sister, you¡¯re back!¡± Zhang Li Xueughed when she saw the look on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face. ¡°Xi Xi, are you that happy to see me?¡± ¡°Un. Un.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. Zhang Li Xue took the basketball from Qi Yue and turned to Bai Xi Xi again. ¡°Come on. Let me show you how it was done.¡± The three of them began to practice a little bit on the basketball court. After a while, Qi Yue¡¯s mother, Yun Shu came out to tell them that she had prepared some snacks. Zhang Li Xue led the kids into the house and watched as they washed their hands. She turned to her Auntie Yun and asked, ¡°Auntie Yun, where are the boys?¡± Yun Shu smiled. ¡°The two went out to hang with their friends.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. So, that was why she had not seen the two brothers at home from the beginning. Zhang Li Xue sat around the dining area and watched as both Bai Xi Xi and Qi Yue ate the sandwiches that Yun Shu had prepared. As she was chatting with her Auntie Yun Shu, Zhang Li Xue happened to see the way Bai Xi Xi was staring at the sandwiches absentmindedly. ¡°Xi Xi, what¡¯s wrong? Is the food not to your liking?¡± Bai Xi XI shook her head. ¡°That¡¯s not it. Auntie Yun¡¯s food is delicious.¡± She lowered her head shyly. ¡°Just that... I was missing my brother a little bit.¡± This was supposed to be the day for her brother to apany her. However, he had to return to the hospital. Because of this, Bai Xi Xi has been thinking of her brother a lot. The smile on her face faded slightly. Zhang Li Xue turned to her Auntie Yun Shu and saw her helpless look. Zhang Li Xue watched Bai Xi Xi for a while and noted that the girl was trying hard to cheer herself up. After a while, she spoke again. ¡°Then, why don¡¯t we go over and visit your brother?¡± ¡°Really?¡± Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes lit up. Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°But, there is also a possibility that your brother would be busy and would not have time to meet us. If that¡¯s alright?¡± Chapter 145 145 Visit Her Brother at Work After exchanging a few words with her Auntie Yun Shu and Qi Yue, Zhang Li Xue took Bai Xi Xi away. ording to her Auntie Yun Shu, Bai Qi was supposed toe over and pick up his sister in the evening. Hearing this, Zhang Li Xue decided to apany Bai Xi Xi until it was time for Bai Qi to clock off work. Bai Xi Xi sat obediently in the passenger¡¯s seat while looking out the window. When Zhang Li Xue shot a nce at her, she could not miss the smile on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face. Zhang Li Xue could tell just how much Bai Xi Xi was excited to see her brother again. After driving for a while, they finally arrived at the hospital. Zhang Li Xue found a parking spot and pulled over. Then, she helped Bai XI Xi and the two of them walked over to the hospital building. Bai Xi Xi was holding a paper bag in her hand tightly. When Auntie Yun Shu heard that they were nning to visit Bai Qi at the hospital, she packed a few sandwiches and let Bai Xi Xi send them over to her brother. Bai Xi Xi thanked Yun Shu and excitedly peeked at the packed sandwiches once in a while. This was the first time that she hade to visit her brother at work while bringing some snacks. Bai Xi Xi thought that this feeling was quite great. ..... Zhang Li Xue had frequently visited the hospital to see her uncle and was very familiar with its surrounding. She found the department quickly and headed over to the nurse¡¯s station. Coincidentally, it was Nurse Tian who was on duty. The nurse stood up and greeted Zhang Li Xue amiably. ¡°Miss Zhang, are you here to meet Doctor Qi? He¡¯s not on duty today.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. She nced at Bai Xi Xi and spoke, ¡°No. I¡¯m here to meet Doctor Bai. Is he on duty?¡± ¡°He¡¯s here. But...¡± Nurse Tian¡¯s expression changed as she thought of Bai Qi. ¡°Doctor Bai went upstairs to see the director. Miss Zhang, if you wanted to look for him, you will have to wait for a while.¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh in relief. ¡°We can wait.¡± At least, Bai Qi was not in the middle of an operation. Otherwise, the two of them will have to wait for a long time before they could meet him. Nurse Tian smiled again. It was then that she noticed the little girl beside Zhang Li Xue. ¡°Miss Zhang, this is...¡± Zhang Li Xue was about to introduce Bai Xi XI as Bai Qi¡¯s sister. However, thinking that Bai Qi probably did not want others to know about his sister, Zhang Li Xue decided not to speak about it. ¡°This is my little friend, Xi Xi.¡± Nurse Tian exchanged a few polite words with Bai Xi Xi. As they weren¡¯t sure just how long they will have to wait for Bai Qi, Zhang Li Xue suggested to Bai Xi Xi to head over to the hospital¡¯s garden. Anyway, it would be better to be in the open air. After all, Bai Xi Xi was still young and it was probably not a good idea to let her stay in the hospital building for too long. Nurse Tian promised to deliver the message to Bai Qi and watched as the two girls walked away. ... The two girls were holding hands as they walked over to the garden. Seeing the yground area nearby, Zhang Li Xue turned to Bai Xi Xi and asked, ¡°Xi Xi, do you want to go and y?¡± Bai Xi Xi followed her line of gaze and frowned. ¡°Pretty Sister, I¡¯m not a little kid. I¡¯m old enough to y at the yground.¡± Zhang Li Xue recalled that when she was Bai Xi Xi¡¯s age, she would still pester her parents to bring her and her little brother to the yground. She could not help but wonder if Bai Xi Xi was trying very hard to grow up fast so that her brother would not worry about her. A faint smile appeared on her lips as the thought came to her mind. Zhang Li Xue hoped that the little girl would take time to grow up. In her memory, there were once when she had hoped that she could grow up fast. Because of that, Zhang Li Xue had taken the special exam to skip a year at school. Later, her aunt mentioned that she could actually skip two years because she was smart. However, her parents would not let her do it. They wanted her to enjoy her childhood while she still can. Zhang Li Xue thought that it was good that she could enjoy her childhood and experience what the others had. Therefore, looking at Bai Xi Xi right now made her sad. Especially knowing that she wanted to grow up fast because her parents had passed away. Zhang Li Xue crouched down and instinctively hugged the little girl. Her hands patted Bai Xi XI¡¯s back gently. The sudden movement made Bai Xi Xi startled. However, a few secondster, Bai Xi Xi began to rx. She found that the way the Pretty Sister¡¯s hand patted her back was veryforting. She could not recall if anyone had hugged her this way. In the end, Bai Xi Xi did not say anything and instead, she began to enjoy this way of hugging. After a while, the two of them parted. Zhang Li Xue took Bai Xi Xi to the shady spot under the tree and the two sat down to enjoy the evening breeze. Zhang Li Xue began to ask Bai Xi Xi about kindergarten. The little girl happily told Zhang Li Xue about her kindergarten. In a few months, she was going to enter school, and Bai Xi Xi was looking forward to it. While they were talking about school, Bai Xi Xi¡¯s expression gradually fell. As she recalled the parents and teacher meeting in a few days, Bai Xi Xi began to look at the Pretty Sister with aplicated gaze. Zhang Li Xue tilted her head to one side when she noticed the way Bai Xi Xi was looking at her. ¡°Xi Xi, what¡¯s wrong?¡± After a brief hesitation, Bai Xi Xi spoke again. ¡°Pretty Sister, are you very busy at work?¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled. ¡°It¡¯s not bad.¡± ¡°As busy as my brother?¡± Zhang Li Xue pondered the reason why Bai Xi Xi was asking her this question. ¡°No. Of course, not.¡± ¡°Then, Pretty Sister, can you help me?¡± ¡°How do you want me to help? If it was something that I can do, of course, I will help.¡± Bai Xi Xi clenched her hands into fists as she gathered her courage. ¡°Next week, there will be a teacher and parents meeting at the kindergarten. I hope that my brother woulde. But, if my brother is too busy with work, can you attend this meeting for him?¡± Chapter 146 146 Wanting to Give Up on Everything Bai Qi left the director¡¯s office with a dark look on his face. In the past, he had never paid that much attention to Xiao Wan Zi. When he had first moved to Y City hospital, he only wanted to work hard to give his little sister a better life. At the same time, he wanted to be somewhere closer to his little fairy. Therefore, he had never realized how Xiao Wan Zi has been keeping her eyes on him. The girl might have sent him a few hints and the others around him might have teased them together. However, he was not interested in Xiao Wan Zi and had never responded each time someone said something about them. Who would have thought that Xiao Wan Zi¡¯s mind worked differently? The way she had liked someone was too strange. After he had rejected her and told her that he was not interested in her, Xiao Wan Zi tried to threaten him so that he would pay attention to her. When that too did not work, the girl hadined to her father, one of the directors in Y City Hospital, to mess up with him. ..... A few days ago, Bai Qi found out that Director Xiao had given an order to let him work for a long hour at the hospital. He was also not allowed to take a day off from work. Bai Qi was nning to bear with this unfair treatment. He figured that sooner orter, Xiao Wan Zi would be tired after seeing his determination. Who would have thought that after he had made a round to check on a few of his patients, someone woulde to notify him that Director Xiao wanted to see him in his office? Director Xiao had be a director at the hospital after working hard for a long time. Bai Qi had heard his story and respected that old man. Although he had heard that it was Director Xiao who had given the order to make it difficult for him at the hospital, Bai Qi would never think that the old man would go overboard. As he entered the director¡¯s office, Director Xiao quickly spoke a few words to him. The old man began by praising his skills. Then, Director Xiao began to tell him that he wanted him to marry his daughter, Xiao Wan Zi. When Bai Qi declined, Director Xiao threatened that he would make it so that he would never be able to continue working in any hospital in Y City. Before Bai Qi left the director¡¯s office, the old man told him that he will give him a week to think of the proposal. Bai Qi could not hide his annoyance. However, for someone without any power like him, there was really nothing that he could do. He only wanted toe to the hospital and do his best to save a life. But what was going on now? His shoulder slumped and a heavy breath escaped him. Bai Qi could not help but think of how difficult his life has been since his parents had passed away. There are times when he felt as if he wanted to give up on everything. However, each time that he thinks of his little sister, Bai Qi knew that he has to continue to fight and keep on going. Bai Xi Xi¡¯s life was not easy as well. The little girl grew up without feeling the love of her parents. He could not let her grow up without a family as well. ¡°Doctor Bai, have you thought of it yet?¡± Bai Qi was walking over to the elevator when he heard the familiar voice. He raised his head and instantly, his expression grew uglier when he saw that the person was no other than Xiao Wan Zi. Bai Qi clenched his hand into a fist as he tried to suppress his anger. If Xiao Wan Zi was a man, he won¡¯t hesitate to hit her hard. He took a deep breath and spoke, ¡°Doctor Xiao, why are you doing this?¡± Xiao Wan Zi gave Bai Qi a look over. She walked closer until she reached his side and smiled brightly. ¡°Doctor Bai, I like you. Isn¡¯t it clear enough? I wanted to be with you. Since you are not willing to give me a chance, there is nothing else that I can do but this. What should I do? I really like you very much.¡± Hearing her words made him want tough. ¡°But I don¡¯t like you. Doctor Xiao, it is impossible between us.¡± Xiao Wan Zi giggled. ¡°It¡¯s alright. I don¡¯t mind marrying you even if you might not love me yet. I believe that if I work hard, sooner orter, I¡¯m sure that you will develop a feeling for me.¡± Bai Qi thought that he had already developed a feeling for Xiao Wan Zi. But it was not the feeling that Xiao Wan Zi wanted from him. It was the first time that he had hated someone very much. ¡°I already have someone that I love.¡± The smile on Xiao Wan Zi¡¯s face quickly disappeared. She stared at Bai Qi for a long time, as if trying to figure out whether he was telling her the truth. ¡°Then, I won¡¯t allow it,¡± Xiao Wan Zi said. ¡°I already had my eyes on you. You can¡¯t be with someone else.¡± She looked at him with a curious gaze. ¡°Are not afraid that I will ruin you and that person you love?¡± Bai Qiughed. He knew that it won¡¯t be difficult for Xiao Wan Zi to ruin his life. However, his little fairy was someone that Xiao Wan Zi could not afford to touch. At this time, Bai Qi was d that Zhang Li Xue was someone from a reputable family. At least, no one could use her to threaten him. But, Bai Qi was not nning to tell Xiao Wan Zi all this. His eyes narrowed. ¡°Then, you can try.¡± Without waiting for her reply, Bai Qi turned to leave using the emergency staircase instead. He did not believe that someone like Director Xiao could get away with this. If he reported the injustice to the association, surely, Director Xiao and his daughter would not be able to bully him like this, right? Chapter 147 147 His Light As he reached his floor, Bai Qi took another deep breath to calm down. Then, he pushed the door and walked out. The anger on his face a while ago was no longer there. When he passed by his colleagues, Bai Qi would sh them a smile, pretending that everything was alright. He walked past the nurse¡¯s station and halted when he heard someone call his name. Turning around, Bai Qi saw that Nurse Tian was looking at him with a gentle smile. ¡°Nurse Tian, what is it?¡± Bai Qi asked. His expression turned serious as he thought that something had happened to one of his patients while he went away. ¡°Doctor Bai, someone came to find you just now,¡± Nurse Tian said. ¡°Who is it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s Miss Zhang. Doctor Qi¡¯s niece.¡± His eyes lit up. Bai Qi started to look around but was disappointed when he could not see his little fairy. His heart sunk as he thought that perhaps, Zhang Li Xue had gone back after waiting for him for a while. ..... ¡°Miss Zhang said she will be waiting for you at the hospital¡¯s garden,¡± Nurse Tian continued. ¡°Doctor Bai, I think, she should still be around.¡± ¡°Nurse Tian, I will go and look for her,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°If there¡¯s anything, just reach for my phone.¡± Without waiting for the nurse¡¯s reply, Bai Qi quickly turned around and headed over to the elevator. He pressed the button and stared at the number on the top. The number moved slowly before it stopped at a floor for a long time. Bai Qi became impatient. He turned around and decided to use the staircase instead. He wanted to go over to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s side fast before she would give up and go back. By the time he reached the ground floor, there was already a thinyer of sweat on his forehead. He went straight to the garden and began to look for Zhang Li Xue. His eyes were looking everywhere, but he could not find her. Bai Qi reached for his phone in his pocket and was about to dial Zhang Li Xue¡¯s number when he saw her with his sister. The two of them were walking on the path as they continued to chat. His hands dropped to his side. Bai Qi stood on the spot for a long time as he watched them. Just in time, Zhang Li Xue looked up, meeting his gaze. Her movement halted for a brief second. Then, a beautiful smile bloomed on her face. The moment he saw her, the grievance he had been trying to suppress had gradually dissipated. His mind went nk. His legs brought him over to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s side. ¡°Doctor Bai-¡± The words that Zhang Li Xue wanted to say remained unsaid. Her eyes widened in surprise. Zhang Li Xue was not expecting Bai Qi to suddenly hug her! She raised her hand, wanting to push him away when he rested his forehead on her shoulder and spoke in a low voice, ¡°Li Xue, lend me your shoulder for a few seconds, alright?¡± Her eyes flickered. After they both reunited, Bai Qi always called her Miss Zhang. It was the first time that he had called her name and she found that she liked the way he pronounced her name. He sounded very gentle. Moreover... Zhang Li Xue realized that there was something strange in his tone. Thinking that Bai Qi was probably not in a good mood due to something that happened with his patient, Zhang Li Xue decided to be generous and let him use her shoulder as a ce for him to rest for a while. One hand hung at her side, while the other was holding Bai Xi Xi¡¯s small hand. At the side, Bai Xi Xi was watching the scene where her brother was hugging the pretty sister with her eyes wide. Her brother said that Pretty Sister is his good friend. Therefore, Bai Xi Xi had never had any other thoughts about Zhang Li Xue. However, the scene in front of her was giving her another thought. For example... what if her brother and Pretty Sister get together? This would be a very good idea, right? Then, she could always see this sister whenever she wanted. As the thought came to her mind, Bai Xi Xi began to anticipate for that to happen. Bai Qi took a few deep breaths. He finally snapped out of his trance after feeling Zhang Li Xue¡¯s warmth as well as smelling her sweet scent. He realized that he had acted on impulse and go over the line. Bai Qi pulled away and looked at Zhang Li Xue with aplicated look in his eyes. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I wasn¡¯t feeling that good.¡± Other than these words, he did not know what else he could say. Bai Qi did not know how he should exin himself. He did not know what had happened to him. Just that... after meeting Director Xiao and Xiao Wan Zi, Bai Qi felt vulnerable. When he saw the source of his light, he went over to her without thinking and hugged her. Just as he had thought, being close to his little fairy would give him strength. However, he also realized that what he did was inappropriate. Seeing the look on Bai Qi¡¯s face made Zhang Li Xueugh. She couldn¡¯t help but thought that Bai Qi looked a little cute when he was flustered. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Her gaze changed and this time, Zhang Li Xue was looking at him with concern. ¡°Doctor Bai, are you alright?¡± Their gazes met. Bai Qi felt a warm feeling spreading from his heart at her worry. ¡°Mhmm... ¡± Zhang Li Xue continued to stare at him for a while longer. ¡°If you wanted to talk about it, I can always listen. I might not be able to help, but I can at least lend you my ear.¡± His throat bobbed. But, he couldn¡¯t actually tell this girl how he was threatened by Director Xiao because of someone. Bai Qi forced a smile. ¡°I¡¯ll be alright.¡± He shifted his gaze and finally realized that his little sister has been staring at him for a long time. Suddenly, he was feeling embarrassed. Bai Qi cleared his throat and spoke, ¡°How are you two together?¡± ¡°I was visiting my uncle when I ran into Xi Xi. Since it was almost time for you to clock off, I decided to wait with Xi Xi for you.¡± Bai Qi looked at his sister with guilt. He patted her head and spoke, ¡°Sorry. I was supposed to apany you today. Just wait for a while. I should be able to clock off soon.¡± Chapter 148 148 Make Another Date Bai Qi¡¯s mood turned better with his little fairy and little sister¡¯s visit. Knowing that the two of them were still waiting for him, Bai Qi did not dare to dy his work. Fortunately, there was no emergency when he leave. He went back to the garden and found both Zhang Li Xue and Bai Xi Xi waiting for him there. His heart warmed as he saw them together. ¡°Are you done with your work?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked when she saw him walking over. ¡°Un.¡± Bai Qi nodded. He turned to Bai Xi Xi and gave that little girl a pat on her head. ¡°Then, let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll give you a lift home,¡± Zhang Li Xue suggested. ¡°Or do you want to grab something for dinner before heading back?¡± Bai Xi Xi turned to her brother with an expectant gaze. She hoped that her brother would agree so that they could all spend more time together. ¡°Or... we could stop by a market and buy some ingredients. I could prepare something quick,¡± Bai Qi said. He still remembered that Zhang Li Xue liked chicken wings. He wanted to try the new recipe he found the other day and see if she liked it. ..... Zhang Li Xue stared at the man¡¯s face and noticed the ck rim under his eyes. She could see that he has not been sleeping well these past few days. No wonder Bai Xi Xi was too worried about her brother. Zhang Li Xue wanted to suggest for they grab something outside. But with Bai Xi XI around, Zhang Li Xue began to wonder if perhaps Bai Qi was someone who would not let the little girl eat outside food that much. ¡°Alright.¡± After thinking for a while, Zhang Li Xue decided to agree. Perhaps, instead of letting Bai Qi cook, she could help him to prepare something instead. Anyway, she was not someone who did not know how to cook. Her mother and she both were foodies. Naturally, they know how to prepare some simple meals. The Bai siblings were delighted to know that Zhang Li Xue would be stopping by their apartment to have dinner together. Although the apartment was within a walking distance, the three of them still took Zhang Li Xue¡¯s car as they headed to the market. Bai Qi noticed that Zhang Li Xue was not driving the same car and asked, ¡°What happened to your AUDI?¡± ¡°Mmm... It was still in the workshop,¡± Zhang Li Xue answered absentmindedly. ¡°I should get the car back tomorrow evening.¡± ¡°In the workshop?¡± Bai Qi frowned. ¡°What happened?¡± Hearing his question, Zhang Li Xue finally realized that she did not tell Bai Qi about her ident. The ident happened on her way home after sending the Bai back to their apartment and she did not want to let him worry. ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± Zhang Li Xue waved her hand. ¡°Someone rammed into my carst week.¡± His eyes widened in surprise. ¡°What?¡± Bai Qi gave her a look over and asked, ¡°Are you alright?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Zhang Li Xue shed him an assuring smile. Seeing his worried expression, Zhang Li Xue decided that she would not tell him more details regarding the ident. The frown on his face deepened. Although he was worried, the girl did not seem as if she was injured or anything. It was only then that Bai Qi finally put his heart at ease. Zhang Li Xue drive over to the market nearby the apartment and the three of them bought a few ingredients together. Bai Qi was nning to make his sister¡¯s favorite noodles and Zhang Li Xue¡¯s favorite chicken wings for dinner. As they were queuing up to pay for their items, the phone in Zhang Li Xue¡¯s purse rang. She took out her phone and excused herself to pick up the phone call. Because of his height, Bai Qi happened to see the name on her caller ID. His brow furrowed, knowing that his little fairy and Mu Zhen Yu were still in contact. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke as the call was connected. ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± ¡°Have you arrived home safely?¡± Mu Zhen Yu asked. ¡°Mmm... Not yet. I went out with a few friends.¡± It was then that Mu Zhen Yu noticed the noise in the background. ¡°Xiao Li Xue, I¡¯m sorry about what happened today,¡± Mu Zhen Yu spoke. ¡°I wanted to apany you for a while longer.¡± ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, I don¡¯t mind. It¡¯s yourpany¡¯s official ceremony. Of course, you would be busy with a lot of things,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°No one foresees that ident to happen.¡± Mu Zhen Yu lowered his gaze. He should be d that Zhang Li Xue has been very understanding. However, he also wished that she could be wilful and unhappy because of what happened. ¡°How about that young miss?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°I saw that the injury on her legs was quite scary. There was blood everywhere. Is she alright?¡± Mu Zhen Yu halted. He did not realize that Zhang Li Xue had seen what happened. His heart was feeling ufortable at the thought that Zhang Li Xue had seen him and Miss Ye together at the office. Because of Miss Ye¡¯s injury, he had no other choice but to stay close to her. After all, Miss Ye¡¯s father was one of his business partners. Naturally, he will have to look after her. But he did not want Zhang Li Xue to misunderstand their rtionship. At the same time, he wondered if Zhang Li Xue would be unhappy to see them together. ¡°She¡¯s alright,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. ¡°Fortunately, the cut was not too deep. The doctor said the injury would heal in a few days.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Mu Zhen Yu recalled the matter that he wanted to say to Zhang Li Xue and hesitated again. ¡°Li Xue, about that matter I wanted to tell you...¡± ¡°Mmm... You said you have something important to tell. Brother Zhen Yu, what is it?¡± ¡°Can I tell you againter?¡± Mu Zhen Yu spoke. ¡°I want to tell you face to face.¡± Her brow furrowed. Zhang Li Xue had thought that Mu Zhen Yu was going to talk to her about her car. But it seemed that it was not about that matter. ¡°Then, when do you want to meet?¡± ¡°I should be busy with thepany for a while. Let¡¯s make another date when I¡¯m not that busy.¡± Mu Zhen Yu let out a soft sigh to hide his disappointment. He had wanted to tell her after the ceremony, but something had happened, preventing him from saying anything. But now that he had missed his chance, he will have to wait for a while as he would be busy with hispany¡¯s matter. Chapter 149 149 Better Than Mine When Zhang Li Xue returned to find Bai Qi again, that man and his little sister were already done with the payment. She nced at the grocery bag in Bai Qi¡¯s hand and tried to take some of the bag from him, ¡°It¡¯s too heavy. Let me help you carry some of it.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. Your car isn¡¯t that far anyway.¡± Seeing that the man had rejected her offer, there was nothing else for her to do. The three of them returned to the Bai¡¯s apartment and entered. Bai Qi peeked into the grocery bag and was about to bring them to the kitchen counter when he noticed that the little fairy was following him close. ¡°Doctor Bai, why don¡¯t you go and rest? I will help you to prepare your dinner.¡± His eyes widened in surprise. When he saw Zhang Li Xue trying to reach for the grocery bag, he quickly pulled them over to stop her. ¡°Of course, not. You¡¯re a guest.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at him and narrowed her eyes. ¡°You don¡¯t think that I can cook?¡± There was a hint of yfulness in her expression. ¡°Let me tell you this... I¡¯m actually a decent cook. My mom likes to cook and she taught me a few things.¡± Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Sister, you know how to cook?¡± ..... ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue turned to the little girl. ¡°I can prepare some simple dishes.¡± ¡°Then, do you know how to make noodles?¡± Zhang Li Xue giggled at her words. ¡°Xi Xi, you really like eating noodles, huh?¡± The little girl lowered her head shyly. ¡°They¡¯re very delicious.¡± ¡°Of course, I know how to make them too.¡± Zhang Li Xue patted the girl on her head. Then, she turned to Bai Qi again. ¡°Doctor Bai, go ahead. You have been working all day. Go ahead and take a shower. I promise, when youe out, there will be dinner waiting for you.¡± Bai Qi opened his mouth, wanting to reject but his little fairy had already grabbed the grocery bag away from him. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about me,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Xi Xi is around to help me.¡± The little girl nodded her head enthusiastically. ¡°Un. Brother Bai Qi, go ahead. I can help Pretty Sister to cook.¡± Bai Qi watched as the girls exchanged a look. In the past, Bai Xi Xi would often stick to him. But nowadays, he noticed that this girl liked to y with her Pretty Sister a little more. He was not sure what he should feel about this. With the girl insistent, Bai Qi had no other choice but to return to his room and let Zhang Li Xue prepare the meal. Bai QI stood in his room with a disbelief look on his face. He still finds it hard to believe that the two girls had chased him out of the kitchen. After a while, his lips finally curled into a smile. Although he was still unwilling to let the girls prepare his dinner, he could not deny that he was looking forward to the meals that his little fairy had prepared. Bai Qi walked into the bathroom and came out again after a quick shower. He deliberately put on his clothes slowly just so he could give Zhang Li Xue a little more time to prepare. When he came out of the bathroom again, the girls were still preparing the meals in the kitchen. Seeing that they were having fun together, Bai Qi leaned half of his body on the wall while looking at the scenery. It was beautiful and he wished that he could see this scene more often. His house might be small, but at this time, he was very happy. Bai Qi did not dare to make a sound and break this harmonious scene. Still, his little sister had noticed that he was standing behind them. ¡°Brother Bai Qi!¡± The little girl¡¯s eyes lit up when he looked at her brother. ¡°Pretty Sister made some chicken wings. Can you smell that? It smells delicious, isn¡¯t it?¡± Zhang Li Xue turned around with a sheepish smile on her face. She wondered just how long Bai Qi have been standing there to watch them. His movement was too quiet. ¡°Mmm... It smells delicious.¡± Bai Qi patted his little sister on her shoulder. Then, he looked up to meet Zhang Li Xue¡¯s gaze. Her heart skipped a beat. Zhang Li Xue quickly retracted her gaze and let out a cough. ¡°The meal is almost ready. Doctor Bai, why don¡¯t you go and sit down first. I¡¯ll bring the food out.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi quickly agreed. He figured that it was better for him to leave than to disturb her cooking. The food was quickly served with Bai Xi Xi¡¯s help. Due to Bai Xi Xi¡¯s request, Zhang Li Xue prepared some noodles for their dinner. She saw that Bai Qi had brought some chicken wings and decided to let the sibling taste the chicken wings that she made. Zhang Li Xue watched as Bai Qi take a bite from the chicken wings. Her heartbeat elerated as she waited for hisment in anticipation. Bai QI raised his head and saw this scene. The look on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face almost made himugh. ¡°How is it?¡± Bai Qi swallowed. ¡°It¡¯s good.¡± His lips turned up. ¡°It¡¯s better than mine.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°Un. It¡¯s more delicious than my brother¡¯s chicken wings. Pretty Sister, I like this one a lot.¡± Hearing their words, Zhang Li Xue finally smiled brightly. ¡°This is my great-grandfather¡¯s recipe. When he was still alive, he taught me to prepare these dishes.¡± The smile on her face gradually faded as she thought of herte great-grandfather. ¡°Of course, his barbecued chicken wings tasted the best. When we have time in the future, I will let you try them.¡± His heart bloomed. Bai Qi was very looking forward to their future together. ¡°Then, I will be looking forward to it.¡± Chapter 150 150 Bai Qi, Li Xue After dinner ended, Bai Qi naturally could not allow his little fairy to do the dishes. He let Zhang Li Xue apany his sister in the living room while he washed everything properly. As he returned to the living room, Bai Qi nced at the clock and sighed. Although he was unwilling, Bai Qi knew best that it was time for Zhang Li Xue to return home. His heart bore the thought of wanting to let her stay beside him forever, but as he thought of his current situation, he still thought there was a long way for him to go before he could love her properly. His brow furrowed as he recalled the phone call that Zhang Li Xue received while they were at the market earlier. It was not the first time that he saw Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s name on her phone. Thinking that the man was still in contact with her made him ufortable. When they were kids, Mu Zhen Yu was always protective of Zhang Li Xue. Mu Zhen Yu treated everyone well, but he would treat Zhang Li Xue better. As a man, Bai Qi could guess that Mu Zhen Yu probably liked the little fairy as much as he did in the past. Now that he knew that the two were still in contact, Bai Qi could not help but wonder if Mu Zhen Yu still had feelings for Zhang Li Xue. ..... It seemed that while he went away for the past twenty years, the two of them would have a lot of chances to develop their rtionship. Bai Qi wanted to ask Zhang Li Xue about her rtionship with Mu Zhen Yu. But he worry that the answer would make him disappointed. ¡°Doctor Bai?¡± Bai Qi snapped out of his trance when he heard her call. He knew what she was going to say to him next. ¡°Is it time for you to go?¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled. ¡°Mmm... I should go home earlier before my parents would get worried.¡± She nced at Bai Xi Xi and spoke, ¡°Walk me to my car?¡± Bai Qi would naturally agree. This was something that he would suggest doing without Zhang Li Xue mentioning it. After telling Bai Xi Xi that he was going to walk Zhang Li Xue out, Bai Qi walked out and the two of them walked in silence until they reached her car. Zhang Li Xue was walking at the front while Bai Qi followed. The look on his face grew softer as he stole a few nces at Zhang Li Xue. Bai Qi realized how his heart would beat a little faster each time that he was with her. He stretched his hand, wanting to touch her again, but his finger merely grazed a few strands of her hair before he retracted his hand away. He wondered if it was normal for him to want to get close to her even though the girl was just in front of him. As they reached her car, Bai Qi quickly hid away the look on his face. He couldn¡¯t let his little fairy figure out his secret yet. When Zhang Li Xue turned around, Bai Qi quickly spoke, ¡°Miss Zhang, thank you for looking after Xi Xi and spending your time with her today.¡± Instead of answering, Zhang Li Xue stared at Bai Qi¡¯s face for a long time, making him feel shy with the way she was looking at him. He stretched his hand to touch his face. Then, his head cocked to one side as he gave her an inquiring look. ¡°Is there something on my face?¡± ¡°You called me Miss Zhang again.¡± The crease at the space between his brow deepened. Bai Qi could not understand what she was going to tell him. ¡°At the hospital today, you called me Li Xue,¡± she exined. Bai Qi tried to recall this scene and realized that he may have subconsciously called her name when he saw her at the hospital today. A shade of red appeared on his face. Bai Qi began to worry if Zhang Li Xue would not like it that he had called her such a way. ¡°I have thought about it,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°We have known each other for quite a while. We shouldn¡¯t address each other politely like this. In the future, can I just call you Bai Qi instead? Then, you can also continue to call me Li Xue.¡± A strange feeling surged from his heart. Bai Qi lowered his head and hummed. ¡°Alright.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Her lips curled into a smile. ¡°Bai Qi.¡± Bai Qi thought that he might have gone stupid. His heart would beat fast just by hearing her speak his name. When they were little, Zhang Li Xue would call him Brother Bai Qi. He thought that if he could hear her call him like that one more time, he would be the happiest. ¡°Are you very busy at the hospital recently?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°It¡¯s alright,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°It has been a few months since I transferred to Y City Hospital. Of course, there are a lot of things that I have to learn. It will take a while before I get used to it. Why do you ask?¡± Zhang Li Xue was reminded of her conversation with Bai Xi Xi earlier. The little girl was worried that her brother might not be able to attend her parents and teacher¡¯s meeting and had asked if she could go in his stead. Initially, Zhang Li Xue nned to talk to Bai Qi about this. But knowing that he was busy at the hospital because of his position, Zhang Li Xue decided not to mention a thing. She knew well that Bai Qi loved his little sister dearly. If it were possible, he would not want to disappoint the little girl, would he? Zhang Li Xue admired Bai Qi¡¯s hardworking attitude, but at the same time, she could not help but thought that being a doctor was very difficult. ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± Zhang Li Xue shook her head. ¡°Just that, you look very tired.¡± She shed him another smile. ¡°I know that work is important, but you have to remember that resting is important as well.¡± His heart felt warmer at her concern. ¡°Mmm... I know.¡± Chapter 151 151 You Can Confide In Me In the morning, Bai Qi followed his mentor to go around the ward and look at the patients. While Doctor QI Zheng was talking to the patients, Bai Qi would stay by his side to take notes of everything. Once they were done, Qi Zheng turned around as he gave the young doctors a briefing and asked them a few questions. While he was speaking, Qi Zheng could not help but notice the tired look behind Bai Qi¡¯s eyes. It was then that he remembered that Zhang Li Xue had mentioned something about Bai Qi. He had wanted to talk to his student for a while, but recently, Qi Zheng has been busy with a few matters as well and he has not found the opportunities to talk to Bai Qi again. After the Q&A session ended, the young doctors turned around to continue their work. Finding this opportunity, Qi Zheng decided to call his student and talk. ¡°Doctor Qi, is there something?¡± ¡°Bai Qi, are you alright?¡± His mentor¡¯s question made him startle. Bai Qi could not figure out why Qi Zheng was asking him this question. ..... ¡°Mmm... I¡¯m fine.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Qi Zheng squinted. ¡°You look tired. Are you sure that you are getting enough rest?¡± Bai Qi opened his mouth and was about to answer when Qi Zheng had spoken again. ¡°You should remember that you are a surgeon. If you are tired, go and get some rest. I don¡¯t want you to walk around and ended up making a mistake.¡± ¡°Doctor Qi, I understand,¡± Bai Qi spoke with a serious look on his face. He also knew that he could not afford to make a mistake whenever it involved another person¡¯s life. Qi Zheng gave the boy another lookover. Last time, Bai Qi had tried to hide the matter about his little sister from him. Qi Zheng did would not find it strange if Bai Qi was hiding something else from him again. ¡°If you run into a problem,e over and see me, you know?¡± Qi Zheng said. ¡°Don¡¯t just keep everything to yourself. I¡¯m your mentor. You can confide in me about anything.¡± A warm feeling spread from his heart all through his body. Of course, Bai Qi was aware that his mentor was worried about him. He could not help but think of how fortunate it was for him to have a mentor like Doctor Qi Zheng. However, Bai Qi thought that as long as he could try and resolve the matter by himself, he should not trouble others. ¡°Doctor Qi, thank you,¡± Bai Qi said with a smile. ¡°If there¡¯s anything, I will definitelye over to find you.¡± Hearing his answer made Qi Zheng sigh. He understood that Bai Qi was not going to talk now. The boy would probably need some time before he would tell his problem. Until that time happen, there was nothing else that he could do about it. Qi Zheng was going to turn around when he recalled another matter. ¡°That¡¯s right, are you and my niece, Li Xue quite close?¡± His heartbeat elerated. Bai Qi began to worry when he heard his mentor¡¯s question. He wondered if Qi Zheng knew something about himself and the little fairy. ¡°It¡¯s alright. My little sister likes Miss Zhang a lot.¡± Qi Zheng nodded. He recalled that thest time Zhang Li Xue visited his house, the girl met with Bai QI¡¯s little sister. Later, Zhang Li Xue has been teaching Bai Qi¡¯s little sister to y basketball. Zhang Li Xue was someone who liked basketball a lot. It was not strange for her to teach anyone she met. Qi Zheng decided that he was probably thinking too much. Zhang Li Xue was probably closer to Bai Xi Xi than Bai Qi. ¡°Doctor Qi, why do you ask this?¡± Bai Qi asked when his mentor has been quiet for a while. Qi Zheng snapped out of his thought and shook his head. ¡°No reason. It¡¯s just that, I heard my niece mentioned you thest time.¡± Previously, Qi Zheng may have thought of setting up Zhang Li Xue with his student. Bai Qi was a good person and he liked him a lot. Qi Zheng had discussed this matter with his wife and the two agreed to give the youngsters a chance. After all, Zhang Li Xue was an adult but the girl had never dated anyone thanks to her overprotective father and little brother. However, Qi Zheng began to change his mind after hearing about Bai Qi¡¯s difficult life. Although he still liked this student a lot, Zhang Li Xue is more important. He had watched that girl as she grow up and would not want her to suffer any difficulties in life. Being together with Bai Qi would be difficult for Zhang Li Xue. Because of that, Qi Zheng had stopped thinking of setting them up together. Qi Zheng let out a cough. Then, he patted Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder. ¡°I¡¯m just asking. Don¡¯t think too much. Go ahead and do your work. I still have a few things to look after.¡± Without waiting for his reply, Qi Zheng had already turned around and left. Bai Qi watched his mentor¡¯s retreating silhouette before he went to do his job. Bai Qi wanted to finish his job soon and hope that he would be able to run off for an hour to attend his little sister¡¯s parents and teacher meeting. Whatever it was, he wanted to do his best not to make his little sister disappointed. As he was in his office, writing a report, Doctor Wu came over with an anxious look on his face. After announcing that Director Xiao was looking for him, Doctor Wu then left again. A deep frown appeared on the space between his brow. He could already guess the reason Director Xiao wanted to see him. Other than Xiao Wan Zi, Bai Qi did not think that there would be no other reason. Bai Qi stayed in his office for a few minutes to tidy up his table before going to find the director. A few days ago, Bai Qi wrote a letter to the association toin about Director Xiao¡¯s misusing his power, hoping that the man would be stopped. As he walked over to the director¡¯s office, Bai Qi could not help but wonder if the association had already received his letter. Chapter 152 152 His Letter The moment Bai Qi entered the room, Director Xiao had thrown a folded paper in his direction. Bai Qi closed the door behind him and met Director Xiao¡¯s angry gaze. He lowered his gaze and slowly bent down to pick up the paper. When he saw the familiar handwriting on the paper, the look on Bai Qi¡¯s face changed quickly. He could not be more familiar with the contents of the letter. This was the letter that he had sent over to the association toin about Director Xiao¡¯s misusing of power. How did Director Xiao find out about his letter? ¡°Doctor Bai, you¡¯re quite courageous, aren¡¯t you?¡± Director Xiao let out a chuckle. ¡°You dare to send a letter to the association toin about me? Fortunately, there was someone in the association who had intercepted this letter. But, Doctor Bai... Just who do you think you are?¡± Bai Qi pursed his lips into a thin line. At this time, he did not think that there would be any use to exin things to the director. After all, his signature indeed could be seen at the bottom of the letter. Director Xiao walked closer before snatching the letter from Bai Qi. Then, he threw that paper on Bai Qi¡¯s face. ¡°Do you think that your letter would be able to stop me? I¡¯m telling you, Doctor Bai... You can¡¯t do anything to me. You don¡¯t have any power.¡± From Director Xiao¡¯s words, Bai Qi was able to find out that the letter had not reached the higher-ups. His heart sank. ..... Bai Qi knew that he was now in big trouble. He might lose his job because of the letter he wrote. ¡°Now.¡± Director Xiao stood up straight. ¡°Either you listen to my arrangement or I would definitely make it so that you can¡¯ no longer work as a doctor.¡± Seeing that Bai Qi continued to lower his head, Director Xiao began to think that the young doctor should be terrified of his power. His lips turned up. ¡°Marry my daughter. Then, I can promise that you will be given everything.¡± ¡°No.¡± The smile on Director Xiao¡¯s face stiffened. It took him a few seconds to figure out that he had not misheard the young doctor¡¯s words. Looking at Bai Qi¡¯s face, Director Xiao knew that he has not misheard his reply. Doctor Bai had once again rejected his daughter. As the realization hit him, Director Xiao¡¯s anger heightened. His face turned red with anger. Bai Qi was merely an orphan who had no backup or power. How dare someone like him rejected his precious daughter a few times? Director Xiao chuckled. ¡°Doctor Bai, you are too young. You don¡¯t even know what was good for you.¡± He raised his hand and pointed at the young man. ¡°My daughter is an excellent woman. Just why would you reject her?¡± ¡°I have someone I love,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Director Xiao, whatever it is, I will never marry your daughter.¡± ¡°Then, you can just prepare yourself to leave the hospital and nevere back.¡± Bai Qi stared at the director for a few seconds longer. Then, he turned around and leave the room. He had already offended the director when he had rejected Xiao Wan Zi a few times. Bai Qi figured that he should not care if the director would be furious that he had left the room without saying anything. Bai Qi went back to his department to find his mentor. After exining that he needed to attend his little sister¡¯s parents and teacher meeting, Qi Zheng quickly approved to let him take a half-day leave. Whatever happened had happened. For now, Bai Qi decided not to think of whatever might happen at the hospital. Instead of worrying about it, there was something more important for him to do. After changing his clothes, Bai Qi rushed over to his little sister¡¯s school. He nced at his wristwatch a few times and cursed. Bai Qi nned to leave earlier, but he did not expect that Director Xiao would call him over to his office. By now, the parents¡¯ and teachers¡¯ meetings should have started. He wondered if Bai Xi Xi would be sad and disappointed when she could not see him around. Just imagining his little sister¡¯s disappointed face made his heart ache. Bai Qi could only pick up his speed and try his best to arrive before the meeting ended. However, when he arrived at Bai Xi Xi¡¯s kindergarten, Bai Qi met another surprise. He stood at the door with a dumbfounded look in his eyes. No matter how many times he blinked, the person across the room did not disappear. It took him a while to finally ept that the person was real. His little fairy was at his sister¡¯s kindergarten! But why was she here? Zhang Li Xue was listening to the ssroom teacher¡¯s briefing about the kids when she had this feeling as if someone was staring at her. She looked up and saw that Bai Qi was staring back at her. The corner of her lips tilted up and Zhang Li Xue raised her hand and waved at the man. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s movement attracted others¡¯ attention. The ssroom teacher stopped her briefing and followed Zhang Li Xue¡¯s gaze to the door. Soon, the other parents as well as the students were doing the same. Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes lit up when she saw his brother at the door. The smile on her face stretched up wide and her heart was beating rapidly. She had thought that her brother would not be able to make it to the meeting. But now that her brother had shown up, Bai Xi Xi could not hide her excitement. Seeing the unfamiliar face, the teacher walked over to Bai Qi and asked, ¡°Yes? Mister, can I help you?¡± Bai Qi let out a cough when he noticed that everyone was looking at him. He looked around the ssroom and finally saw his little sister, sitting in the middle of the ssroom. ¡°Teacher, I¡¯m sorry for beingte. I¡¯m Bai Xi Xi¡¯s elder brother.¡± The teacher¡¯s expression grew softer. ¡°So, you¡¯re Bai Xi Xi¡¯s brother.¡± As the words came out of her mouth, the teacher could not help but to give Bai Qi a few more nces. The age difference between the siblings was too big! The teacher had almost thought that he was Bai Xi Xi¡¯s father instead. ¡°Then, Mr. Bai, you cane in and join the other parents as well,¡± the teacher spoke. Bai Qi nodded. He turned to Zhang Li Xue and walked over to her side. Chapter 153 153 Parents-Teacher Meeting Bai Qi leaned over and asked, ¡°Why are you here?¡± This was his little sister¡¯s kindergarten and they were currently listening to the teacher¡¯s briefing about the kids learning. Bai Qi could not think of any reason for his little fairy to appear at this site. Unless of course, she had a child or someone that she knew in this kindergarten. Zhang Li Xue chuckled. She was about to answer him when she noticed that a few young parents were looking in their direction. As the teacher was still talking, Zhang Li Xue thought that it was inappropriate for her to exin. ¡°It¡¯s a long story,¡± Zhang Li Xue whispered back. ¡°I will tell youter.¡± Bai Qi frowned. But he also realized that the situation at this moment was not suitable. In the end, he had no choice but to keep his mouth shut and wait until the end of the briefing. He turned to look at his little sister who was sitting obediently in her spot. Then, Bai QI raised his head to look at the teacher and he continued to listen to her briefing with a serious look on his face. Throughout the meeting, the two of them did not chat but instead, continued to listen to Bai Xi Xi¡¯s teacher attentively. Zhang Li Xue stole a few nces at the man beside her and a faint smile curled on her lips. ..... The reason she came to this meeting was for Bai Xi Xi. The little girl was worried that her brother would not be able to make it and had asked if she coulde instead. Zhang Li Xue did not want the little girl to feel lonely and decided toe. Who would have thought that Bai Qi would still be able to make it to the meeting? Judging by Bai Qi¡¯s tired eyes and messy hair, Zhang Li Xue could guess that the man has been rushing over to attend this meeting. He was very busy with his work but he would still try to make time for Bai Xi Xi. Zhang Li Xue could not help but thought that Bai Qi looked quite handsome with a serious look on his face at this moment. Her heart skipped a beat. Zhang Li Xue found that the siblings¡¯ rtionship was quite enviable. The meetingsted for another hour. When it was done, Bai Xi Xi walked over to her brother with a guilty look on her face. She knew that she should have trusted her brother when he told her that he was going to make it to the meeting. But she was worried and had asked the pretty sister toe over as well. Bai Xi Xi nced at the two adults in front of her alternately. Then, her gaze rested on Zhang Li Xue. She blinked, hoping that the pretty sister would be able to protect her when her brother nagged herter. ¡°Xi Xi, you¡¯re amazing,¡± Zhang Li Xue crouched down and patted the girl¡¯s head gently. ¡°Your teacher said, you are on top of your ss.¡± Bai Xi Xi had a shy smile on her face. ¡°Pretty Sister, thank you.¡± Then, she turned to her brother and eyed him cautiously. A helpless sigh escaped him. Bai Qi leaned over and patted his sister¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Mmm... You have done a great job. Later, I will treat you to eating noodles, alright?¡± Her eyes lit up and Bai Xi XI began to smile brightly. As there was still time before the school would end, Bai XI XI went back to her seat while both Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi left the ssroom to walk around the schoolpound. They reached to the yground area where a few parents were seen sitting there as they waited for their children. Bai Qi nced at the little fairy beside him and asked, ¡°Did youe to the kindergarten for my little sister?¡± Her steps halted. Zhang Li Xue turned around and nodded. ¡°Mhm... Xi Xi said you have been quite busy recently. She worried that you were unable to make it and had asked me toe over. Bai Qi, don¡¯t get angry at your little sister.¡± Bai Qi was stunned, but it was only because his little fairy had called him by his name. Although the two of them had agreed that they shouldn¡¯t be too polite with each other, Bai Qi thought that he would still need time to get used to this. He lowered his head to hide the shy look on his face and hummed in agreement. Seeing that he had agreed, Zhang Li Xue finally heaved a sigh in relief. ¡°Are you not busy today?¡± ¡°Doctor Qi heard that I was going to Xi Xi¡¯s parents-teacher meeting and decided to give me half day off.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± ¡°What about you? Are you not busy?¡± ¡°Mmm... I already applied for a day off today. So, I¡¯m not that busy.¡± Bai Qi could guess that the reason Zhang Li Xue had taken a day off was for his sister. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. We have troubled you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. We are friends, aren¡¯t we? Besides, I really like Xi Xi as well.¡± Zhang Li Xue shed a yful smile at him. ¡°It gives me a chance to skip work as well.¡± A helpless smile curled on his lips as he heard her words. She looked around and inhaled a deep breath. ¡°I just thought that it has been a long time since thest time I came to a kindergarten. You see, everything in this ce was too tiny.¡± There was a small bench at the side that would only be suitable for little kids to sit on. At the side, a big weeping willow stood tall, shading the area around it. However, because she was not careful as she walked, Zhang Li Xue stumbled into a small rock and slipped. Fortunately, Bai Qi was quick enough to grab her. He held her arms tightly and looked her in the eyes. ¡°Are you alright?¡± Bai Qi recalled how Zhang Li Xue had sprained her ankle a few months ago and he became worried. He stared at her ankle, wanting to inspect it. ¡°Did you hurt yourself?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine. Fortunately, you caught me just in time before something would happen to me.¡± Hearing her answer, Bai Qi looked up again. Their gazes met again and Bai Qi quickly helped her up before letting her go. They were too close that he could inhale her scent. His heart was beating loudly and he had to look away to calm down. ¡°I seemed to have remembered something,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke, getting Bai Qi¡¯s attention again. ¡°When I was looking at some old picture of me not too long ago, I stumbled into this one photo. Bai Qi, in the past, you have once dressed up as a tree, haven¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Bai QI lowered his gaze. He could still remember how he had to dress up as a tree for their ssroom¡¯s performance. For him, it was an embarrassing memory. As a tree, he stood at the spot without doing anything. Later, he ended up dead when the woodcutter cut him. ¡°So I was right.¡± Her eyes lit up. The photo she found did not capture Bai Qi¡¯s face. However, Zhang Li Xue had always thought that the person dressed as a tree was very familiar. Zhang Li Xue looked at Bai Qi with the big weeping willow behind him and thought that Bai Qi was really suitable to dress up as a tree. He was reliable and would shelter those who rested underneath his shades. He could really make one feel peaceful just by standing near him. As the thought came to her mind, Zhang Li Xue could not help but smiled. Chapter 154 154 Sweets After the parents-teacher meeting ended, Zhang Li Xue decided to join the Bai siblings for a meal. This time, they decided to visit a family restaurant that was not very far from the kindergarten area. The three of them ate their meal while discussing Bai Xi XI¡¯s study at the kindergarten. Bai Xi Xi was the most excited that she got to spend more time with the two of her favorite people. Unfortunately, the happy time did notst forever. Bai Xi Xi hoped that she could invite Zhang Li Xue to stay with her at the apartment for a while longer. However, Bai Xi Xi remembered that Zhang Li Xue had taken a day off from work toe to her parents-teacher meeting. Thinking that the Pretty Sister would have something else to do, Bai Xi Xi decided not to say anything. She was already thankful that Zhang Li Xue was willing toe to her kindergarten. Zhang Li Xue sent the siblings back to their apartment. However, the moment they arrived, both Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi found that Bai Xi Xi was already fallen asleep in the car. A helpless sigh escaped her. Zhang Li Xue turned to Bai Qi and whispered, ¡°What are you going to do now? Should we wake her up?¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. I can carry her.¡± ..... Zhang Li Xue recalled that the siblings were living on the third floor. She began to worry if Bai Qi would be able to carry Bai Xi Xi. ¡°Don¡¯t worry,¡± Bai Qi spoke. ¡°Xi Xi isn¡¯t that heavy.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s gaze shifted to Bai Qi¡¯s arms. She seemed to recall his toned muscle during thest time they yed basketball together. It could be seen that Bai Qi was someone who would exercise a lot. Now that she thought about it, Bai Qi had once mentioned that he had almost gone professional with basketball. Zhang Li Xue quickly shifted her eyes away, realizing that her mind was starting to wander. She turned to Bai Qi again and saw that the man unfastened his seatbelt and was about to open the door. ¡°Bai Qi, wait for a second,¡± Zhang Li Xue said quickly. His movement halted. Bai Qi turned to Zhang Li Xue with a puzzled look on his face. ¡°Is there something else?¡± ¡°I have something to give you.¡± Zhang Li Xue rummaged in her purse and took out a piece of candy. Bai Qi eyed the wrapped candy in Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hand. Then, he turned to Zhang Li Xue again with a hit of uncertainty. ¡°For me?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°I saw that the restaurant was selling some candies and thought to get one for you.¡± He reached to take the candy from her and inspected it for a while. Then, Bai Qi let out a chuckle. ¡°Why did you suddenly think of giving me a candy?¡± A faint smile curled on her lips. ¡°You don¡¯t seem like you¡¯re in a good mood,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I just thought that eating sweets would be able to cheer you up.¡± Whenever she was not feeling too good, her mother would often give her a piece of candy. Zhang Li Xue knew that eating sweets would help to improve one¡¯s mood. Last time, she had told him that he could talk to her if he needed someone to share his problem with. Since Bai Qi did not want to say anything, Zhang Li Xue guessed that it should be a matter that he could not talk to anyone. If she could not listen to his problem, Zhang Li Xue thought that she could at least do something to cheer him up. Bai Qi was a little stunned upon hearing her words. Although he had decided not to think too much about what Director Xiao was going to do to him, his mind would still wonder about this matter. Bai Qi was mostly worried that his little sister would have to suffer if he lose this job. He was still thinking of this matter while they were having their meals. He had tried his best to act casual. Bai Qi did not think that Zhang Li Xue would still notice that his mood was a little off. Bai Qi felt something warm coating his heart. That feeling slowly spread through his body, making him feel fuzzy. His little fairy was always nice to him. Each time that they interacted, Zhang Li Xue always gave him more reason to like her. He figured that the more he spend his time with her, the more that his feeling toward her would deepen. However, each time that he thought of his current situation, Bai Qi would think that he was not worthy to be with her. Bai Qi wanted to improve himself and be someone worthy to stand by his little fairy. However, something had happened at the hospital and he did not know just how he could make it right. He had thought that writing a letter to the association would help, but he did not expect that Director Xiao would have someone in the association. That person had blocked his letter even before it reached the higher-ups. Bai Qi continued to stare at the candy. Even before he put the candy in his mouth, he could already feel its sweetness. ¡°Thank you.¡± Bai Qi waved the candy in front of her. He stared at the strawberry-vored candy again and hesitated. Each time Bai Qi recalled his conversation with Director Xiao earlier that day, he would feel very helpless. He did not know if he could tell his little fairy about what he has gone through at the hospital. After a brief silence, Bai Qi then spoke, ¡°Have you ever faced a problem that you did not know how to resolve?¡± Zhang Li Xue quickly figured that Bai Qi might be talking about the matters that has been putting him in a bad mood for a while. ¡°Of course.¡± Zhang Li Xue admitted. ¡°But I¡¯m a simple person. Each time that I ran into a problem that I could not resolve, I would talk to anyone I know. My mom, or my friends... They would help me to think of a solution or give me an idea that would lead me to the right solution.¡± Bai Qi wanted to talk to someone, but he still did not know who he could talk to about his problem. ¡°Are you in trouble?¡± Bai Qi lowered his head. ¡°Mmm... It¡¯s something about work.¡± ¡°Then, you can talk to Uncle Qi Zheng. Isn¡¯t he your mentor?¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Otherwise, you can always call me if you need to talk,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I will always listen.¡± A faint smile curled on his lips. ¡°Un. I know. Thank you.¡± He still did not know what he should do next. But just being around this little fairy already made him feel a little better. Chapter 155 155 Such a Small World Zhang Li Xue returned home and found her brother, Zhang Yi Hai on the basketball court in the backyard. She tossed her purse aside and stood there to watch her brother practicing alone. Finding a perfect opportunity, Zhang Li Xue ran over and grabbed the basketball, and threw it into the hoop. She turned around and found her brother looking back at her while panting to catch up his breath. Zhang Yi Hai looked at the time before looking at his sister again. ¡°Sister, you didn¡¯t go to work today. Where did you go?¡± ¡°Would you believe me if I tell you that I visited the kindergarten?¡± Zhang Yi Hai raised a brow. ¡°Right.¡± A crisp sound ofughter filled the air. Zhang Li Xue decided not to exin it. She picked up the basketball and threw it over to her brother. Recently, Zhang Yi Hai began to notice that his sister has been going out a lot. He was suspecting that his sister was going out with Mu Zhen Yu. Other than that person, who else would his sister go out secretly with? It seemed that after Mu Zhen Yu had returned from G Country, he had be more slick to trick his sister out. ..... Summer vacation was ending soon and he was going to return to his university soon. Zhang Yi Hai was worried that while he was away, Mu Zhen Yu would continue to trick his sister. Zhang Yi Hai was never a fan of Mu Zhen Yu. In his opinion, Mu Zhen Yu was a nice person. But because he was too nice to everyone, Zhang Yi Hai thought that he was not suitable for his sister. While growing up together, Zhang Yi Hai had been keeping his eyes on Mu Zhen Yu. This person was someone who could not say no to others. If someone approached, Mu Zhen Yu would do his best to help. However, Zhang Yi Hai thought that if this kind of person was in a rtionship with his sister, sooner orter, this attitude was going to hurt her. After all, he had watched how a few girls approached Mu Zhen Yu, pretending to ask for his help. That nice guy had never rejected to help them. People would take advantage of him because he was unable to say no. Zhang Yi Hai dribbled the basketball a few times before throwing it back to his sister. ¡°Sister, I¡¯m going back to the university this weekend. Why don¡¯t we go out together?¡± ¡°Where do you want to go?¡± ¡°It has been a while since we go out with the triplets. Let¡¯s go and invited them for a match or something.¡± Her eyes lit up. Since her brother decided to y basketball, naturally, Zhang Li Xue would not reject this proposal. After some discussion, they decided to head over to their younger aunt¡¯s house to y. The moment they arrived, Zhang Yi Hai went to look for the triplets while Zhang Li Xue went to look for her aunt who was in the kitchen. She saw her aunt cutting some watermelon and walked over. ¡°Aunt, I missed you.¡± Zhang Yu Yingughed when she saw her niece. She picked up a piece of watermelon and feed it to the girl. ¡°How is it? Delicious?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°It¡¯s sweet.¡± ¡°Your uncle brought it over from his trip to A City.¡± Zhang Yu Ying continued to cut more fruits. ¡°Just help yourself if you want to eat more.¡± Zhang Li Xue washed her hands at the sink ande back to eat another piece of watermelon. When she looked up, her aunt was looking at her again. ¡°That¡¯s right, I¡¯ve been wanting to ask you about that first teammate. Have you found him?¡± Zhang Yu Ying asked. Last time, her niece visited her at home just to ask some things regarding her childhood. The two of them talked about her first teammate in kindergarten. After her niece had left, Zhang Yu Ying could not help but wonder about that boy. After their family moved to S Country, Zhang Yu Ying had never heard any news about them. ¡°Mmm... the person that Su Jin recognized is the Bai Qi from my kindergarten,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I went to find him afterward and confirmed it myself.¡± Zhang Yu Ying¡¯s eyes lit up upon hearing the news. ¡°That¡¯s good. I still remember their family very well.¡± A light sigh escaped her. ¡°But, I didn¡¯t hear any news about their family return to Y City. Could it be that the boy returned alone?¡± Her movement halted. Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips, wondering how she should tell the story about the Bai family to her aunt. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Zhang Yu Ying began to worry when her niece did not say a word. ¡°Bai Qi only returned to Y City with his little sister,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Aunt, his life is too pitiful. Everyone else in his family had passed away.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Zhang Yu Ying could not hide her surprise. ¡°It seemed that something happened to their family while they were in S Country,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Then, she began to brief her aunt about what had happened to the Bai family. When her niece finished, Zhang Yu Ying could not hide her sadness as well. She still remembered meeting Old Madam Bai before the family departed to S Country. The olddy was too nice and gentle. It was hard to believe that she had passed away. Moreover, the Bai family seemed to be old friends with her grandfather. It seemed that after her grandfather passed away, they did not pay much attention to his friends. What was even more surprising was that something had happened to the Bai family¡¯s business. They went down fast and were unable to recover. Zhang Yu Ying could not help but thought that if the elders were still alive, her grandfather would surely offer them some help during their difficult time. ¡°What did Bai Qi do now?¡± ¡°He¡¯s a doctor,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°That¡¯s right. Aunt, you¡¯re not going to believe this, but Bai Qi is also Uncle Qi Zheng¡¯s student.¡± ¡°It¡¯s such a small world.¡± Zhang Yu Ying was relieved to hear that the little boy had grown up well and was able to survive after something so big had happened to his family. ¡°It has been a while since thest time I saw him. Li Xue, when he has time, you have to remember to bring him over and let me see him, alright?¡± Chapter 156 156 What Did He Do To You? On the next day, Bai Qi showed up at the hospital as usual. Although Director Xiao had threatened to end his career, he still have his responsibility as a doctor and had to show up at work. As usual, Bai Qi apanied Qi Zheng going around the ward along with a few young doctors. After the young doctors had dispersed, Qi Zheng gave his student a few instructions. ¡°Do you have any other questions?¡± Qi Zheng asked as he watched the boy jotting down a few notes. ¡°No.¡± ¡°Then, I shall return to my office first. If there¡¯s anything,e and find me in my office.¡± Bai Qi nodded and hesitated. After Zhang Li Xue leftst night, Bai Qi has been thinking of her words a lot. Perhaps the little fairy was right. Talking to someone might give him a new insight into what he should do. At this time, the only suitable person he could talk to right now was his mentor. Doctor Qi might not be able to help solve his problem, but he could at least give him some advice, right? ..... ¡°Doctor Qi, I don¡¯t have any questions, but there is something that I need to talk to you about,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°I need your advice on something.¡± Qi Zheng quickly noticed the serious look on Bai Qi¡¯s face. After considering it for a while he then nodded, ¡°Then,e to my office and talk.¡± Bai Qi heaved a breath of relief. He would be too ufortable if they have to discuss his matter in the corridor. The two men entered the office. Qi Zheng poured himself a ss of water before offering another to Bai Qi. ¡°Come. Have a seat.¡± Absentmindedly, Bai Qi took a sip of the water. ¡°I already told you that you cane over and talk to me if you run into any problem,¡± Qi Zheng said. ¡°What are you being so shy about?¡± He slid into his chair and organized the documents on his desk. ¡°Alright. What is it that you need to talk about.¡± Bai Qi really did not know how to exin his situation. After all, how does he tell his mentor that he was being threatened because Doctor Xiao likes him? ¡°Doctor Qi, I wanted to report Director Xiao¡¯s misuse of power, but I don¡¯t know how or what should I do.¡± ¡°Director Xiao?¡± Qi Zheng frowned. The two of them rarely had an interaction. Therefore Qi Zheng was having difficulties remembering that person. ¡°Are you talking about Doctor Xiao Wen Zi¡¯s father?¡± Doctor Xiao Wen Zi was one of the doctors in the hospital. Previously he had worked together with Doctor Xiao. Therefore, Qi Zheng remembered her well. Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°What is it? What did he do to you?¡± With difficulties, Bai Qi began to tell his mentor about his interaction with Xiao Wen Zi and how Director Xiao had threatened him. Qi Zheng grew angrier when Bai Qi mentioned how Director Xiao had instructed someone to mess up with the schedule and not allow him to take a day off. Was Director Xiao nning to work with his student until he was tired to death? Director Xiao was not only bullying his student, but he was also threatening Bai Qi for his personal gain. Bai Qi was the student that he had personally chosen and recruited. Did Director Xiao think it was easy to dismiss Bai Qi from the hospital just because he was not happy? Who did he think he was? What made Qi Zheng more furious was that Bai Qi had waited for a long time before he came to tell him what had happened. Qi Zheng looked at his student with a dark face. ¡°You waited this long to tell me about something so serious? Were you nning to suffer more before youe to me? Bai Qi, what did I tell you thest time? If you run into any trouble you shoulde over and see me!¡± His lips pursed into a thin line. Bai Qi had not expected that Doctor Qi would be this furious because he had chosen to keep things to himself. ¡°I don¡¯t want to bring you any trouble.¡± His voice sounded weak. Bai Qi looked at his mentor helplessly. ¡°I heard that Director Xiao was someone with a connection.¡± Qi Zheng quickly understood the reason Bai Qi has been hesitating to speak to him about how he was mistreated. Bai Qi probably knew thought that he was a surgeon with a in background. If someone with no background wanted to fight with someone like Director Xiao, that person would definitely lose. However, he was different. Even though he chose to live a low-profile life as a doctor, Qi Zheng was not someone with a simple background. The Qi family was someone who had connections in the military as well as politics. Director Xiao might have the power to kick Bai Qi from the hospital. However, he could make it so that Director Xiao and his family could no longer stay in Y City. It seemed that he has been too low profile that no one seemed to remember who he was. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about me,¡± Qi Zheng spoke. ¡°Rest assured. Director Xiao will not be able to do anything to me.¡± His voice softened, knowing that his student was only concerned about him as well. ¡°You can go back to work. I know what I should do.¡± Bai Qi hesitated. But when he saw the look on Qi Zheng¡¯s face, Bai Qi decided to trust him. He nodded and was about to leave the office when someone knocked on the door. ¡°Come in,¡± Qi Zheng spoke. The door was pushed from the outside, and soon, a pretty woman in her early forty walked into the room. Qi Zheng raised his head and was surprised to find out that the person who came to see him this time was no other than a family member. ¡°Yu Ying?¡± ¡°Brother Qi Zheng,¡± Zhang Yu Ying shed a smile. She nced at the young doctor in the room and turned to Qi Zheng again. ¡°Is this a bad time?¡± ¡°No.¡± Qi Zheng waved his hand. ¡°Come in.¡± He did a double take and frowned. ¡°Why are you here? Are you feeling unwell?¡± Zhang Yu Ying chuckled. ¡°No. There¡¯s something I wanted to talk to you about.¡± Initially, she did not want toe over as well. However, after talking to her niece yesterday, Zhang Yu Ying became curious about Zhang Li Xue¡¯s first teammate. She heard that the boy had be Qi Zheng¡¯s student and decided toe over to take a look. Bai Qi saw that his mentor had a guest and decided to leave. ¡°Doctor Qi, I will leave now.¡± Qi Zheng nodded as he watched the boy shut the door. He shifted his gaze and saw that Zhang Yu Ying was staring at the door. ¡°Who was that?¡± Zhang Yu Ying asked. ¡°That one? That¡¯s my student. Bai Qi.¡± Zhang Yu Ying¡¯s eyes lit up when she heard his answer. Chapter 157 157 Keep This Secret from My Brother Zhang Yu Ying did not expect that the moment she showed up at Qi Zheng¡¯s office, she would have the chance to see that little boy again. ¡°That was your student?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Qi Zheng nodded absentmindedly. He browsed through his phone, wanting to contact someone to stop Director Xiao from bullying his student. Because he was too busy looking at his phone, Qi Zheng had not noticed the look in Zhang Yu Ying¡¯s eyes. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that he would be very good-looking.¡± Zhang Yu Ying mused. The corner of her lips turned up. Zhang Yu Ying already gave her approval of Bai Qi¡¯s look. Thest time she saw him, he was still a short and chubby boy. But now, he had grown handsome and tall. But... why does it feel as if she had seen his face before? Qi Zheng was about to dial a number when he heard Zhang Yu Ying¡¯sment. He raised his head to look at the woman in front of him and saw that she was staring at the door. It was not hard to guess that Zhang Yu Ying was talking about his student. ¡°Yu Ying, don¡¯t think about it,¡± Qi Zheng spoke. ¡°You might be considered my little sister, but don¡¯t forget that Wei Jun Hao is my good brother. I won¡¯t let you break his heart.¡± ..... Qi Zheng remembered how hard it was for Wei Jun Hao to chase after Zhang Yu Ying. Back then, Zhang Yu Ying was such a slow poke that she had not noticed how Wei Jun Hao was chasing her. After years of courting her, Zhang Yu Ying finally agreed to date Wei Jun Hao andter, marry him. Zhang Yu Ying rolled her eyes when she heard Qi Zheng¡¯s words. ¡°I¡¯m not interested in a younger man. Brother Qi Zheng, stop thinking too much.¡± His eyes narrowed. ¡°Weren¡¯t youplimenting my student¡¯s good look just now?¡± Zhang Yu Ying refused to answer. She took a seat and looked at the man in front of her. ¡°Brother Qi Zheng, I have a request.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Help me to keep an eye on that boy.¡± Qi Zheng¡¯s movement halted again. He stared at the woman in front of him for a few seconds longer. ¡°And you said you weren¡¯t interested? Zhang Yu Ying...¡± There was a hint of warning in his tone. Zhang Yu Ying heaved a sigh. She began to think that Qi Zheng might have some problem with his head. ¡°Let me tell you a secret. But, you have to promise to keep this secret from my brother.¡± Qi Zheng eyed Zhang Yu Ying cautiously. His instinct told him that this secret had something to do with his student. Thinking of the secret that he was supposed to keep from Zhang Yu Han made him scared. ¡°Brother Qi Zheng, do you remember the Bai family?¡± Zhang Yu Ying asked. Her question threw him off guard. ¡°The Bai family?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Yu Ying nodded. ¡°I supposed, the family was our family¡¯s friend. I remember the Old Master Bai and his wife often attended our family¡¯s events when Grandpa was still alive. Unfortunately, the Bai family moved away to S Country twenty years ago.¡± Qi Zheng had a hard time processing this conversation. He had thought that Zhang Yu Ying was going to talk about his student. But why did she suddenly mention the Bai family? It took him a while to notice the clues. Bai family? Bai Qi? S Country? If he was not mistaken, Bai Qi had told him that he had lived in S Country before he moved to the northern part... Was Bai Qi a member of that Bai family? Speaking of the Bai family... Qi Zheng had one interesting memory about them. It was during Zhang Yu Ying and Wei Jun Hao¡¯s wedding. At that time, the young Zhang Li Xue was assigned as the flower girl. She was dressed prettily with flowers in her head. However, a naughty boy had pulled the flower crown on her hair, making the little girl cry. Qi Zheng remembered this scene well because Zhang Yu Han began to monitor the boys around his daughter after this incident. If he was not mistaken, the boy was also from the Bai family. Then... that person who had bullied their little Li Xue was his student? This realization made him stunned. ¡°Brother Qi Zheng?¡± Zhang Yu Ying waved her hand in front of him when the man did not react. ¡°Huh?¡± Qi Zheng snapped out of his trance. ¡°I supposed I remember them.¡± Zhang Yu Ying¡¯s eyes lit up. She leaned over, wanting to tell Qi Zheng an exciting gossip. ¡°Do you know that your student is from that family?¡± Qi Zheng had already guessed it before Zhang Yu Ying could tell him. ¡°What¡¯s more... Your student and our Li Xue were childhood friends,¡± Zhang Yu Ying announced. ¡°When they were in kindergarten, Zhang Li Xue had recruited that boy into her basketball team. The two of them used to practice a lot together.¡± ¡°They were childhood friends?¡± Qi Zheng was shocked upon hearing this news. ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Zhang Yu Ying nodded again. Then, she began to tell Qi Zheng about what Zhang Li Xue had told her yesterday. Zhang Yu Ying thought that Bai Qi was too pitiful. Thinking of her grandfather¡¯s rtionship with the Bai family, Zhang Yu Ying decided to help Bai Qi and look after him. Qi Zheng was silent for a long time. He knew that Zhang Li Xue had met Bai Qi a few times, but that girl had never told him that she was an acquaintance with Bai Qi. ¡°It has been a long time, but the two of them finally met again,¡± Zhang Yu Ying spoke. ¡°Brother Qi Zheng, don¡¯t you think that Bai Qi is too pitiful? Help me to look after him, alright?¡± Qi Zheng did not know how he should feel about this. He looked at Zhang Yu Ying again and recalled his conversation with Bai Qi earlier. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about this. Bai Qi is my student. Of course, I will look after him,¡± Qi Zheng spoke. ¡°However, since you have mentioned this, why don¡¯t you help me a little bit?¡± Zhang Yu Ying raised a brow. Then, her expression gradually turned uglier when Qi Zheng told her how Bai Qi was bullied by one of the directors in the hospital. Chapter 158 158 You are Fired In the past few days, Director Xiao has been using his connection to make it so that Bai Qi could no longer work at the hospital in Y City. Using his influence, Director Xiao nned to suppress that young doctor until he agreed to his daughter¡¯s request. Director Xiao was the kind of person who would spoil his daughter without any limits. When he heard that his daughter was interested in Bai Qi, Director Xiao was not very keen at first. It was only after he listened to Xiao Wan Zi, telling him about Bai Qi¡¯s potential that Director Xiao agreed. On that day, Director Xiao was still waiting for his man to report that Bai Qi had made a big mistake with a patient when his man at the association called him. ¡°Director Xiao, have you offended someone recently?¡± His expression halted. Director Xiao tried to think of the answer, but could not remember if he had done anything wrong. ¡°No. Ah Ning, you know that I am very careful. How could I dare to offend someone?¡± It was not easy for someone like him to be a director. Therefore, Director Xiao would not dare to offend anyone with higher status. He only dared to bully people who had no backers like Bai Qi. ¡°Then, why do I hear that you and Wan Zi were going to be transferred away?¡± The person who was called Ah Ning, spoke in a low tone. ¡°What?¡± Director Xiao¡¯s face stiffened. ¡°Impossible! Where did you hear this?¡± ..... ¡°I overheard the higher-ups discussing about this a while ago,¡± Ah Ning said. ¡°I couldn¡¯t be wrong. They said that you were misusing your authority.¡± Director Xiao¡¯s face turned pale. A face showed up in his mind. ¡°Do you think that the boy¡¯s letter had reached the higher-up?¡± Last time, when Bai Qi had written a letter to the higher-ups, it was Ah Ning who had intercepted the letter before it reached the big bosses. When he met with Bai Qi the other day, the boy had told him that he was not going to give up. Director Xiao could not help but wonder if Bai Qi had persisted and met the higher-ups to send the letter personally. ¡°It can¡¯t be,¡± Ah Ning spoke. ¡°Even if the letter had reached the higher-ups, they wouldunch an investigation first. But this is too sudden. It doesn¡¯t seem as if they were willing to give you a chance to defend yourself. Think again. Have you offended someone?¡± Director Xiao tried to think, but could note out with the answer. The two chatted briefly before they ended the call. Even so, Director Xiao could not stop thinking about the matter that Ah Ning had reported to him. As he was in deep thought, someone knocked on the door. Director Xiao did not have the chance to say a word when someone pushed the door and entered. His expression grew uglier. Director Xiao was about tosh out at that person when he noticed that the one who had entered was someone he knew. It was that young houseman who he had paid to pull some tricks to make things difficult for Bai Qi. Director Bai opened his mouth, wanting to ask if the matter has been sessfully done. It was then that he noticed that the boy had entered the room with Doctor QI Zheng and the President of the hospital. He stood up quickly and the chair behind him made a loud thud as it hit the wall behind him. ¡°President Pei!¡± Director Xiao smiled as he greeted the old man. Then, he shifted his gaze to Qi Zheng and spoke, ¡°Doctor Qi, you are here as well.¡± His brow furrowed. Director Xiao could not think of a reason why the three of them would appear in his room at the same time. ¡°Director Xiao, are you crazy?¡± It was Qi Zheng who had shouted at him. Director Xiai¡¯s expression turned darker as he was not expecting to be yelled at in front of his superior. He faked a smile and was about to ask what was going on when Qi Zheng had spoken again. ¡°I know that you would use your status to bully others, but letting someone sabotage a surgery is a bit too far, isn¡¯t it? What do you think of the patient¡¯s life?¡± After Bai Qi came to talk to him, Qi Zheng sent someone to monitor Director Xiao¡¯s movement. Because of that, they managed to stop Bai Qi from falling into Director Xiao¡¯s trap. Hearing the usation, Director Xiao finally knew what was going on. His gaze shifted to the young trainee in front of him and he already decided to abandon this person. He had already made it so that no one would know of his involvement in this matter. However, seeing the young houseman in front of him could only mean that this person was trying to betray him. Since he dared to betray him, Director Xiao did not mind discarding him as well. After all, he believed that the president would believe his words aspared to this nameless houseman. ¡°Doctor Qi, I don¡¯t understand what you were talking about?¡± Seeing that the man wanted to continue and pretend made Qi Zheng grow angrier. The President raised his hand, motioning Qi Zheng not to say anything. He stepped forward and spoke, ¡°Director Xiao, you are fired.¡± The president¡¯s voice was calm. ¡°What?¡± Director Xiao turned at the president in disbelief. ¡°President, you can¡¯t blindly trust Doctor Qi¡¯s usation.¡± The old man pursed his lips as he looked at Director Xiao for a long time. ¡°I often heard how you suppressed others with your power, but trying to sabotage a surgery is not something that I can tolerate.¡± ¡°You are ndering me.¡± ¡°We already have concrete evidence,¡± the president spoke. ¡°There are recording that you have instructed for someone to sabotage Doctor Bai¡¯s surgery. If it was not for Doctor Qi who had noticed it, perhaps, Doctor Bai would make a mistake.¡± Director Xiao quickly learned that his trick had failed as Doctor Qi had noticed what he had instructed the houseman to do. However, he still thought that as long as he denied his involvement, the president would not be able to do anything. ¡°If Doctor Bai go through with that operation, that patient might have died on the operating table,¡± the president continued. His face grew red in anger. ¡°Director Xiao... first and foremost, you have to remember that you too are a doctor. How can you put a patient¡¯s life in danger just because of your grudge against Doctor Bai? This is uneptable.¡± If Director Xiao seeded, not only there was a chance for the patient¡¯s life to be in danger. But, the hospital might also face awsuit because of the error. A lot of people will be implicated. Director Xiao was about toe up with his defense when the president gave him a heavy blow. ¡°I already reported you to the association. From now on, you no longer have toe to work. Your license will also be revoked.¡± Chapter 159 159 Pack Up Your Things and Leave Bai Qi did not know what had happened, but from the moment he stepped into the department, he could not help but notice that his colleagues were whispering something secretly. Initially, Bai Qi had not noticed anything. He walked out of the office and was preparing himself before his mentor showed up when Nurse Tian walked over and waved her hand at him. ¡°Nurse Tian, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Bai QI asked as he approached closer. ¡°Doctor Bai, have you heard the news?¡± Nurse Tian whispered. His brow furrowed. ¡°What news?¡± Nurse Tian began to look around. Then, she whispered again, ¡°Director Xiao was fired.¡± ¡°What?¡± Bai Qi could not hide his surprise upon hearing the news. Nurse Tian whispered again, ¡°I heard that his daughter, Doctor Xiao Wan Zi would be transferred to the countryside.¡± It took Bai Qi a while to process this news. ¡°Nurse Tian, are you sure?¡± ..... The nurse nodded. ¡°The news has been spreading around the hospital. Everyone has been discussing this matter. Doctor Bai, have you not noticed it?¡± Bai Qi shook his head. He recalled his conversation with his mentor a few days ago. He wondered if Doctor Qi Zheng had done something to the father and daughter. He was d that the two of them would stop making trouble for him, but Bai Qi would not expect that Director Xiao would be fired and for Xiao Wan Zi to be transferred away. After chatting with Nurse Tian, Bai Qi turned around, wanting to look for his mentor. He was walking in the corridor absentmindedly when he heard someone call his name. ¡°Doctor Bai!¡± Turning around, Bai Qi watched as Xiao Wan Zi ran in his direction with an anxious look on her face. As Xiao Wan Zi has been the topic of everyone¡¯s discussion for the past few hours, she quickly became the center of the attraction. However, Xiao Wan Zi did not seem to care about the people who were watching her. At this time, there was something else more important for her. The look on Bai Qi¡¯s face turned unpleasant when he saw Xiao Wan Zi in front of him. ¡°Doctor Xiao, is there a problem?¡± Xiao Wan Zi tried to catch her breath as she arrived in front of him. ¡°Doctor Bai, you have to help me. I don¡¯t want to be transferred to the countryside.¡± As he recalled how Xiao Wan Zi had threatened him a few times, Bai Qi¡¯s attitude towards her became colder. Xiao Wan Zi stepped forward anxiously. She wanted to grab Bai Qi¡¯s hand, but the man had pulled away before she could touch him. ¡°Look, I¡¯m sorry. I shouldn¡¯t have pestered you in the past. I promise not to do it again. From now on, I¡¯ll turn around and avoid you when I see you. But, Doctor Bai, you have to talk to Doctor Qi and make him stop my transfer.¡± It was not long ago that she had received the official letter of her transfer to the countryside. Xiao Wan Zi was going to talk about this matter to her father, but sheter heard that her father was fired and had lost his license to practice. It was eptable for her father to lose his job because he was caught, trying to sabotage Bai QI¡¯s surgery. However, how did Xiao Wan Zi have to be transferred as well? Using the connection they still have, Xiao Wan Zi heard that the reason for her transfer had something to do with Bai Qi. Later, the father and daughter learned that Bai Qi had some backers. They found out that Qi Zheng¡¯s identity was not as ordinary as they had thought. It was just that... the man was too low-profile that no one seemed to know anything. Xiao Wan Zi was not willing to move away and could only hope to find Bai Qi and asked him to help her. ¡°What does your transfer have anything to do with me?¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Doctor Xiao, I am merely someone without a background or backers. I¡¯m sorry. I cannot help you.¡± As he turned around to leave, Xiao Wan Zi grabbed his wrist to stop him. Fearing that Bai Qi was going to leave without helping her made her anxious. Tears welled up in her eyes and flow down her cheek. ¡°No. You can¡¯t leave. Doctor Bai, you have to help me.¡± Xiao Wan Zi¡¯s voice was a little too loud. In just seconds, more people wereing over to look at this excitement. Seeing Xiao Wan Zi¡¯s teary face and Bai Qi¡¯s cold face made them wonder what had happened. A woman can easily gain others¡¯ sympathy. Moreover, the tears falling down her cheek made her appear a lot more pitiful. Just like that, the passerby deemed that Bai Qi was the bad guy in this situation. ¡°Doctor Xiao, let me go.¡± Bai Qi tried to fling that person¡¯s hand away from him. However, Xiao Wan Zi only held him tighter. ¡°I won¡¯t let go until you have promised me.¡± ¡°Doctor Xiao, what are you trying to do to my student?¡± A deep, powerful voice reverberated across the corridor. Turning around, Qi Zheng was walking over in their direction with a dark look on his face. His usually gentle demeanor was gone. This was the first time that Xiao Wan Zi had seen Qi Zheng this scary. However, thinking of how she was going to move to the countryside, Xiao Wan Zi sucked in her fear and walked over to him, wanting to beg for his help. ¡°What is it? Just because your father used to be a director, you think that it was easy to bully Doctor Bai?¡± Qi Zheng did not bother to lower his voice. ¡°Doctor Xiao, do you think it¡¯s fun to bully my student?¡± His words garnered everyone¡¯s attention and they began to whisper among each other about what was going on. They had thought that perhaps, there was a misunderstanding between Bai Qi and Xiao Wan Zi. But from Qi Zheng¡¯s words, it seemed that there was more to it. ¡°Doctor Qi, it wasn¡¯t like that.¡± ¡°No?¡± Qi Zheng did not allow Xiao Wan Zi to exin. ¡°Doctor Xiao, you better pack up your things now and leave.¡± He leaned over and spoke in a low, dangerous voice, ¡°Otherwise, I¡¯m afraid that you and your family won¡¯t even be able to stay in this country.¡± Fear crept into her body. Xiao Wan Zi stared at Qi Zheng and noticed the ruthlessness that she had never seen before. Subconsciously, she took a step back and was unable to move. Qi Zheng quickly shifted his gaze to his student. His expression was still unhappy. ¡°Bai Qi,e with me.¡± Chapter 160 160 Zhang Li Xue¡¯s Aunt Bai Qi walked past Xiao Wan Zi and followed his mentor back to his office. When he entered the office, Bai Qi was surprised to find that the beautiful elderly woman from thest time was in his office. Noticing that the woman was looking at him, Bai Qi greeted her with a slight nod before turning to his mentor with his straightened pose. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry,¡± Qi Zheng said. ¡°Next time, the Xiao father and daughter won¡¯t be able to make trouble for you.¡± A light flickered in his eyes. Bai Qi looked at the man before him and spoke, ¡°Doctor Qi, did you do something to them?¡± ¡°Otherwise, who do you think would help you?¡± Bai Qi stared at his mentor in disbelief. He knew of Director Xiao¡¯s status and did not think that it would be easy for his mentor to do anything. What happened? Qi Zheng seemed to have guessed what was going on in Bai Qi¡¯s mind. He shot him a displeased look and spoke, ¡°What is it? You don¡¯t think that I would be able to do anything to protect you?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not it.¡± Bai QI lowered his head. ..... The other day, he merely came to his mentor for advice. Bai Qi was not expecting that in just a short time, his mentor would help him to deal with his problem. Qi Zheng became unhappy when he recalled what Director Xiao had tried to do to Bai Qi yesterday. That evil man changed the patient¡¯s report and almost made Bai Qi conduct an unnecessary operation. If the procedure goes through, Bai Qi would be doomed. That mistake would make him unable to practice as a doctor anymore. Qi Zheng wanted to vent his anger at someone, but he knew that he could not vent it to his student. After all, Bai Qi was too innocent and clueless. ¡°Then, Doctor Qi, thank you for your help,¡± Bai Qi spoke. ¡°If there¡¯s anything I can do to help, then...¡± Qi Zheng waved his hand before Bai Qi could finish his words. ¡°I don¡¯t need you to do anything. It¡¯s enough that you work hard in the hospital. You must remember that you are my student. Don¡¯t do anything that would shame my name.¡± Bai Qi stood up straight. ¡°Yes. Doctor Qi, I will work hard to be a good doctor.¡± A sigh escaped him. ¡°Being a good doctor is not enough. Bai Qi, you have to remember to be careful and never let anyone scheme against you.¡± Although he did not understand why would his mentor remind him in such a way, Bai Qi could only agree with his mentor¡¯s advice. ¡°Doctor Qi, I will be very careful.¡± Zhang Yu Ying was watching the mentor and student¡¯s conversation at the side. She could not help but chuckle as she saw how obedient Bai Qi was around Qi Zheng. The faint sound made Qi Zheng turn to Zhang Yu Ying. Qi Zheng recalled the matter that Zhang Yu Ying had told him a few days ago. He looked at Bai Qi again and leaned over. ¡°Bai Qi, are you really the grandson of Uncle Bai Yu and Auntie Chi Ning?¡± Bai Qi stared back at his mentor in surprise. Bai Yu was histe grandfather and Chi Ning was histe grandmother. It felt as if it has been a long time since he had heard their name. However, he doesn¡¯t think that he had ever told his mentor about his grandparents before. ¡°Yes.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Doctor Qi, how did you know?¡± The only person who knew about his background should be his little fairy. Could it be that she had told his mentor about it? Bai Qi followed his mentor¡¯s gaze and looked at the pretty woman at the side. Just now, he had only given that woman a quick look. Thest time he saw this woman in his mentor¡¯s office, Bai Qi¡¯s mind was too preupied with his problem. Now that he had looked at her properly, Bai Qi finally realized who she was. The light in his eyes flickered. Bai Qi quickly recognized that the woman was Zhang Li Xue¡¯s aunt! ¡°Hello.¡± Zhang Yu Ying walked over and shed him an amiable smile. ¡°Do you remember me? We¡¯ve met before.¡± ¡°You...¡± Bai Qi stuttered. He had not prepared himself and was not expecting to meet Zhang Li Xue¡¯s aunt at this ce. ¡°You¡¯re Zhang Li Xue¡¯s aunt.¡± Zhang Yu Ying¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°You remember me!¡± She could not hide her excitement. ¡°This is great.¡± Bai Qi would always appreciate that this aunt had taken Zhang Li Xue to visit him onest time before he and his family moved away to S Country. That was the only reason he get to meet his little fairy and said his goodbye. Therefore, he would always remember her. This was the reason that he had recognized her when he ran into her at the airport. Zhang Yu Ying stepped forward and gave him a look over. Now that she was standing closer, she realized that she had seen him before. That little boy might have grown handsome and taller, but Zhang Yu Ying could recognize his eyes and nose that was simr to the other member of the Bai family. ¡°Last time, Li Xue came to me and ask about her childhood friend,¡± Zhang Yu Ying said. ¡°Fortunately, I still kept the photo of you and Li Xue before you moved away. I heard that you are now working at this hospital as Qi Zheng¡¯s student. I decided toe over to look at you. Bai Qi, I hope you don¡¯t mind.¡± Bai Qi quickly shook his head. ¡°I don¡¯t mind.¡± ¡°Director Xiao was fired because he had done something wrong,¡± Qi Zheng said. He watched as Bai Qi turned to him and continued, ¡°As for Doctor Xiao¡¯s transfer, it was this person¡¯s help.¡± Bai Qi spun his head to look at Zhang Yu Ying again. It was not hard for him to figure out that she had helped him with his matter. ¡°Aunt...¡± Bai Qi lowered his head, too embarrassed to respond. Bai Qi did not expect that this aunt would know about how he was bullied. ¡°In the past, my grandfather and your grandparents were friends,¡± Zhang Yu Ying said. ¡°Since you ran into trouble, I can¡¯t let it off and let someone bully you.¡± Her expression turned softer when she recalled what Bai Qi had gone through. ¡°In the future, if you need any help, you cane over to see me. Bai Qi, I would do whatever I can to help you.¡± A warm feeling spread from his heart. After he had moved back to Y City, it seemed that he had met a lot of people who were very good to him. Everything began again because of his little fairy. Bai Qi felt a lump in his throat. Suddenly, he felt as if he wanted to cry. Chapter 161 161 I Invited Him Over for Dinner As summer vacation had ended, Zhang Yi Hai and the triplets had gone back to their university and were no longer working part-time at the hotel. Although Zhang Li Xue was happy that her brother was no longer around to drive her crazy, she could not help but feel bored without him around. Zhang Li Xue was focusing on the documents on theputer screen when the phone beside her buzzed. She reached for her phone without looking up and tapped her finger on the screen. She nced at her phone and saw that it was a text message from her aunt. ¡°Li Xue, are you free after work?¡± A smile turned up on her lips. Zhang Li Xue held her phone with both hands and texted back. ¡°I should be. Younger Aunt, what¡¯s up?¡± ¡°Come over to my ce and have dinner together. I¡¯ll make your favorite chicken wings.¡± Zhang Li Xue giggled. She figured that her aunt should be bored after the triplets left for university. ¡°Alright. I¡¯lle by after work. Young Aunt, do you need anything? I can get them on my way there.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. Just show up for dinner. That should be enough.¡± ..... Zhang Li Xue exited the chat and texted her mother that she would be going to her aunt¡¯s ce for dinner. After work ended, Zhang Li Xue clocked out and stopped by the hotel¡¯s coffee shop to buy her aunt¡¯s favorite cake. Then, she drive over to Wei¡¯s residence which was not far away from herte great-grandfather¡¯s ce. She pressed the doorbell and an auntie who was working at the house opened the door for her. Her aunt¡¯s voice could be heard as she approached the dining room. As she walked in, Zhang Li Xue noticed that her aunt was not alone. Chatting with her aunt was a young man. However, the more that Zhang Li Xue looked at the person¡¯s back, the more that she found that he looked a little familiar. ¡°Li Xue, you¡¯re here.¡± Zhang Yu Ying was facing the entrance and noticed her niece¡¯s appearance. Just then, the man turned around as well. Their gazes met. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes widened upon seeing a familiar face appearing in her aunt¡¯s dining room. ¡°Bai Qi... Why are you here?¡± Bai Qi watched Zhang Li Xue¡¯s surprised look and smiled. ¡°I ran into him at the hospital,¡± Zhang Yu Ying exined before Bai Qi could say a word. ¡°I was surprised to find out that Bai Qi still remembered me. We chatted briefly and I invited him over for dinner.¡± Zhang Li Xue turned to her aunt and raised a brow. Her instinct was telling her that her aunt was not telling her the truth. There was no way that her aunt would coincidentally run into Bai Qi during her visit to the hospital. Zhang Yu Ying seemed to understand her niece¡¯s thoughts. She cleared her throat and quickly find a way to change the subject. Her gaze fell on the box of pastry in her niece¡¯s hand and her lips turned up into a smile. ¡°Li Xue, is that the pastry from the hotel?¡± Zhang Yu Ying walked over and took the box from her. ¡°You know well that I also like these cakes. Thank you.¡± Zhang Li Xue was unable to say a word as she watched her aunt take the box of cake away from her. ¡°Alright, I should go back to the kitchen,¡± Zhang Yu Ying said. She gave her niece a look as she patted her on the shoulder. ¡°Li Xue, help me to look after my guest, alright?¡± She turned to Bai Qi and spoke, ¡°Bai Qi, sit down for a while. The two of you should sit down and catch up. The meal would be ready soon.¡± Zhang Li Xue watched as her aunt retreated to the kitchen. It took her a few seconds to snap out of her trance. She turned to Bai Qi and saw that he was still looking at her. Taking a deep breath, Zhang Li Xue walked over to Bai Qi¡¯s side and sit down. ¡°I did not expect to run into you here.¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Bai Qi rubbed his neck as he let out a nervousugh. ¡°I wasn¡¯t expecting to visit your aunt¡¯s ce either.¡± Talking to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s aunt made him anxious. Fortunately, his little fairy was around. He could not imagine having dinner with her aunt alone. Zhang Li Xue heaved a faint sigh. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I talked to my aunt about you and what happened to your family the other day,¡± Zhang Li Xue admitted. ¡°My aunt probably went over to the hospital to find you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± Bai Qi clearly would not mind. In fact, it was because of her aunt that he could have a more peaceful life at the hospital after this. Zhang Li Xue lowered her head and muttered. ¡°I was worried that you might be angry.¡± The look on her face was too adorable. Bai Qi had the urge to pinch her on both cheeks. Fortunately, he still has his self conscious. ¡°Your aunt is a good person,¡± Bai Qimented. Zhang Li Xue looked up again and smiled. ¡°She is.¡± The two of them chatted for a while. Then, Bai Qi seemed to remember something about his mentor. He hesitated for a few seconds before he opened his mouth, ¡°I have a question for you.¡± ¡°Un. Go ahead.¡± ¡°Your uncle... Qi Zheng. What is his background?¡± Bai Qi saw the way Zhang Li Xue was staring at him and decided to exin, ¡°Just that... something happened at the hospital. Later, I heard that a few people were saying that Doctor Qi is someone with an impressive background.¡± After what happened to the Xiao father and daughter, Bai Qi overheard a few people discussing his mentor. It was said that the president of the hospital would have to be polite when he was with his mentor. As it has been a long time since he returned to Y City, Bai Qi did not know anything about the prominent family in the city. ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng?¡± Zhang Li Xue tilted her head sideways. ¡°Mmm... I guess you could say that he is someone with an impressive background. The Qi family is a military family in Y City. Uncle Qi Zheng¡¯s cousin, Uncle Qi Ming Wei is now a major general.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s lips parted. He had never thought that his mentor would have such a background. That was the reason why he was not afraid of Director Xiao. Chapter 162 162 Side with His Wife The two of them were still chatting in the dining room when they noticed that someone had walked in. Zhang Li Xue looked up and her eyes lit up upon realizing who it was. She stood up quickly and greeted, ¡°Uncle. You¡¯re back.¡± Bai Qi followed her gaze to look at the middle-aged man in front of them. It did not take him a long time to figure out that this man should be Zhang Yu Ying¡¯s husband. ¡°Mmm...¡± Wei Jun Hao looked at his niece before shifting his gaze to the young man beside her. For a while, he did not know what he should feel about Bai Qi. Wei Jun Hao can be said as someone who watched Zhang Li Xue grow up. He was aware that his best friend, Zhang Yu Han would drive away young man from approaching his daughter. However, his wife, Zhang Yu Ying seemed to like this young man a lot. At this time, Wei Jun Hao was weighing the decision of whether he should warn his friend about this young man who was getting closer to this little cabbage. It did not take him too long to make up his mind. Wei Jun Hao quickly decided to side with his wife. After all, he did not want to spend his nights in his study. It¡¯s better to pretend that he knows nothing than to do something that would upset his wife. ..... ¡°Li Xue, is this your friend?¡± Wei Jun Hao spoke. His eyes were still on that young man, giving him a silent assessment. ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at Bai Qi and introduced him. ¡°Uncle, this is Bai Qi. He¡¯s a friend from kindergarten. Now, he¡¯s working at the hospital with Uncle Qi Zheng.¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Wei Jun Hao nodded. ¡°Your aunt had mentioned him before.¡± He shed an amiable smile at Bai Qi and stretched his hand for a handshake. ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Li Xue¡¯s uncle. Wei Jun Hao.¡± As the two men exchanged a brief greeting, Zhang Yu Ying finally came out of the kitchen. She saw her husband and walked over to him. ¡°You¡¯re back. Are you done with work?¡± Wei Jun Hao heaved a sigh. ¡°For now.¡± As awyer, his work was never done. ¡°Then, quickly go and wash your hands.¡± Zhang Yu Ying patted his arm. ¡°Dinner will be served soon.¡± Just then, the auntie walked out, carrying several dishes to the dining table. It was Bai Qi¡¯s first time visiting the house and Zhang Yu Ying had instructed them to prepare a few more dishes. Zhang Li Xue walked up and offered to help. As she had frequently visited this house, Zhang Li Xue was not shy to move around and make this ce as if it was her own ce. Dinner started soon and Zhang Yu Ying and Wei Jun Hao both took their chances to ask Bai Qi about himself and what had happened after their family moved to S Country. Zhang Yu Ying heard that Bai Qi had a little sister and made him promise to bring her over when he got timeter. Bai Qi ate his meal cautiously. The food was delicious, but he could not help but felt that this dinner was awkward. This felt like meeting his little fairy¡¯s parents. As the thought crossed his mind, Bai Qi lowered his head, feeling rather embarrassed for having such thoughts. Unfortunately, Bai Qi was still unaware that meeting Wei¡¯s couple was far easier than meeting Zhang Li Xue¡¯s parents. When the timees, Bai Qi might not even get the chance to taste the food properly. After dinner ended, Bai Qi spent more time chatting with the Wei couple. Zhang Yu Ying was always curious to know about what happened to the Bai family while they were in S Country. As Bai Qi continued to talk, Zhang Yu Ying hinted at her husband to help to look into the matter. Seeing that it waste, Bai Qi became worried about his little sister and quickly excused himself to leave. ¡°You¡¯re leaving?¡± Zhang Li Xue was in the middle of eating some fruits when she heard his words. She quickly grabbed her purse and smiled. ¡°Then, let me send you back.¡± Bai Qi was about to decline when he heard Zhang Yu Ying speak. ¡°That¡¯s right, let Li Xue send you back,¡± Zhang Yu Ying said. ¡°It¡¯s not easy to get a cab around this ce.¡± ¡°Then, Younger Aunt, I¡¯ll head back first,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. She walked over to her aunt and gave her a tight hug. ¡°Thank you for dinner.¡± Zhang Yu Yingughed. ¡°Alright. Just remember toe over and y when you have time.¡± After exchanging a few words with the Wei couple, Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi finally left. Bai Qi looked out the window to enjoy the night scenery of the city while Zhang Li Xue was driving and humming to a song on the radio. Thinking of the dinner and the Wei couple¡¯s care made his heart grow warmer. He had never thought that there would be another person who would remember his family. After what had happened to his father, a lot of rtives gradually distanced themselves. No matter how he had begged, no one was willing to help. But today, he learned that there were still people who would extend their hand to help him. Bai Qi thought that the wisest decision he made was to return to Y City. ¡°Are you in a better mood now?¡± The voice snapped him out of his trance. Bai Qi turned to Zhang Li Xue and finally remembered how she had given him a piece of candy to cheer him up. ¡°Hmm... I still have to thank you for your advice,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°I talked to my mentor and finally resolved that problem.¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at Bai Qi and shed him a bright smile. ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± The smile on her face was too dazzling that Bai Qi was having a hard time taking his eyes away from her. He could tell that she was very happy for him as well. The light in his eyes flickered. After a brief hesitation, Bai Qi spoke again, ¡°Will you be free this weekend?¡± Zhang Li Xue thought of her schedule and answered, ¡°I should be. What¡¯s up?¡± ¡°I was thinking of inviting you for a meal. Just to thank you for your help.¡± Herughter echoed in the vehicle. ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything much.¡± She nced at Bai Qi again and saw the smile on his face. ¡°But, I guess I won¡¯t say no to a free meal.¡± Bai Qi lowered his head to hide his smile. There was indescribable happiness when she had agreed. ¡°Will Xi Xie along as well?¡± ¡°No,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°It will be just us.¡± Chapter 163 163 Is It a Date? On the weekend, Zhang Li Xue woke up earlier to apany her father for a quick basketball match. The family of three had their breakfast together before she head back to her room to get ready. She had made an appointment to go out with Bai Qi and was busy choosing her outfit. After a while, Zhang Li Xue finally narrowed down her choices. Just as she was thinking of which one would look on her best, her phone chimed. Seeing the name on the caller ID, Zhang Li Xue quickly picked up the phone. ¡°Li Xue, what are you up to?¡± Fang Su Jin spoke as the call got through. ¡°Do you want to apany me to an art exhibition? That¡¯s right. I still remember that you owe me a trip.¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled. She had almost forgotten about the promise she made with Fang Su Jin the other day. In exchange for Fang Su Jin¡¯s help, Zhang Li Xue agreed to apany her to a vegetarian restaurant once and attend an art exhibition with her. ¡°I can¡¯t,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I already had another appointment today.¡± Fang Su Jin clicked her tongue in displease. ¡°Are you sure that you are not just saying that to avoid apanying me?¡± ¡°Su Jin, am I that sort of person?¡± There was a helpless tone in her voice. ¡°I really can¡¯t apany you today. I made an early appointment with someone.¡± ..... ¡°Fine. I guess... I¡¯ll believe you this time.¡± Fang Su Jin let out a breath, feeling a little disappointed. It seemed that she could only find another victim. But, something in her friend¡¯s words caught her attention. ¡°Li Xue, who are you going out with?¡± If she remember it right, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s vacation had ended and he should be busy with his study. ¡°It¡¯s Bai Qi.¡± Fang Su Jin was a little surprised to hear that her friend would be going out with that young doctor. Since thest time he saw Bai Qi at Zhang¡¯s residence, Fang Su Jin had not heard any news about that man. She wondered just how much have they progressed. ¡°Is it a date?¡± Fang Su Jin teased. Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Stop thinking too much. Bai Qi only wanted to treat me to a meal to thank me for my help.¡± ¡°Hoo...¡± Fang Su Jin did not bother to ask about this help. She had a feeling that Bai Qie up with an excuse to ask a certain someone out. However, she decided not to say anything to her friend. ¡°How about tomorrow?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°Fine. Let¡¯s go out tomorrow.¡± The two friends made their n to go out before they ended their call. Zhang Li Xue gave another look at the outfit on her bed before deciding to wear the pink shirt and pants. After getting ready, Zhang Li Xue headed out. Fortunately, without her brother around the house, Zhang Li Xue no longer has to sneak around. Initially, Zhang Li Xue nned to pick up Bai Qi at his apartment. However, Bai Qi thought that it would be better if they meet at another ce instead. He told her that it would be convenient and time-saving. While in fact, Bai Qi was worried that the moment his sister saw her Pretty Sister, she would want to tag along. If Bai Xi Xi tagged along, his little fairy¡¯s attention would definitely be on his little sister. Then, he would only be their guard or something. It was not easy for him to gather his courage and ask his little fairy out without using his sister as an excuse. Bai Qi thought that he wanted to spend some time just with Zhang Li Xue. Bai Qi looked made his research on the inte and found a good restaurant that served Zhang Li Xue¡¯s favorite food. The moment he arrived at their meeting point, Bai Qi was surprised to see that there were a lot of people around the ce as well. After looking around, he finally found out about an event that was held at a park nearby. At the thought that it would be difficult for Zhang Li Xue to find a parking spot, Bai Qi decided to call her and suggested changing their meeting ce. The call was connected in a few seconds and Zhang Li Xue¡¯s voice was heard on the other line. ¡°Bai Qi? Have you arrived?¡± ¡°Un. I just wanted to ask if-¡± ¡°Hold on,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke again before he could finish. ¡°I found a parking spot and I¡¯m on my way to you. I should be there in a couple of minutes.¡± His expression grew softer. ¡°Un. Just take your time then.¡± The call ended and Bai Qi began to crane his neck to look for his little fairy. There were too many people around and he was worried that they might miss each other. Suddenly, Bai Qi felt a tap on his shoulder. He turned around and found that Zhang Li Xue was standing in front of him with a bright smile on her face. ¡°Are you surprised?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. Although she was dressed in a simple shirt and pants, Bai Qi thought that the person in front of him looked very beautiful. He was unable to take his eyes off her. ¡°Have you waited for too long?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. She looked around and noticed that the crowd began to build around them. ¡°I didn¡¯t think that there would be a lot of people around here. Do you think that there¡¯s something happening today?¡± ¡°Mmm... I heard that there¡¯s an event at a nearby park.¡± Her eyes lit up. ¡°What sort of event?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not sure. But I heard that there will be a lot of stalls and games.¡± ¡°Then, do you want to check it outter?¡± Zhang Li Xue suggested. ¡°It should be fun to just look around.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi did not have the heart to reject her suggestion. As long as he could get an excuse to spend more time with his little fairy, he would do anything. Chapter 164 164 The Crowd The two walked along the street heading to the restaurant that Bai Qi had found. However, the more they walked, the more that they realized that there were a lot of people around. Zhang Li Xue searched on her phone and found out that the city was cooperating with some localpanies to hold a festival to promote their business. Some of them were big names. There were a lot of stalls and activities that were suitable for adults and kids. What attracted the people to visit this event was the lucky draw. It was said that the grand prize was a vacation package to F Country for two. The participant also had the chance to win a television and other household appliances. The rules seemed pretty simple. It was not strange that this event would attract a lot of people toe. Zhang Li Xue was too busy looking at her phone. When she looked up again, she realized that Bai Qi and her were separated by the crowd of people. The tall man stood in the middle of people to look for her. Seeing the worried look on his face, Zhang Li Xue slipped through the people to get to Bai QI¡¯s side. Just as she reached his side, Zhang Li Xue held the corner of his shirt and gave it a gentle tug. ..... Bai Qi lowered his head and was finally at ease upon seeing that his little fairy was by his side. There were too many people around and he was worried that he might lose her. ¡°I¡¯m sorry,¡± Zhang Li Xue quickly apologized. ¡°I wasn¡¯t paying attention to the surrounding. I did not notice that you were walking farther ahead.¡± Seeing her pitiful face made him weak. Bai Qi could never get mad at her for such things. ¡°It¡¯s alright. I didn¡¯t expect that there would be too many people as well. Fortunately, I didn¡¯t lose you. Come on. The restaurant is quite close.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She trailed after Bai Qi but in just a few seconds, they were separated again. This time, a mother was pushing a baby stroller in one hand while holding her shopping bags in another. Zhang Li Xue wanted to let her pass through but because of this, she got separated from Bai Qi again. Fortunately, he was not very far away. Zhang Li Xue stared at his tall figure which was a few steps away from her and med her short legs. Or could it be that Bai Qi was too tall? Picking up her pace, Zhang Li Xue rushed over to Bai Qi¡¯s side. Before they could be separated by the crowd again, Zhang Li Xue quickly held his wrist. Bai Qi lowered his head to look at their hands when he felt her warm palm against his wrist. He raised his head again and looked at the little fairy in shock. Zhang Li Xue shot him an embarrassed smile. ¡°Let¡¯s just walk like this for a while. There are too many people. I didn¡¯t want to get separated from you again.¡± She hesitated and added, ¡°If this makes you ufortable, I can just hold the corner of your shirt?¡± His throat bobbed. Bai Qi removed her hand from his wrist before intertwining their hands together. ¡°If you don¡¯t mind, let¡¯s just hold hands. This way, it would be easier for us to walk around.¡± Zhang Li Xue was a little surprised when Bai Qi held her hand tightly. However, she listened to his exnation and thought that what he said made sense. ¡°Oh.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Let¡¯s go now.¡± Bai Qi heaved a breath of relief when his little fairy was not angry at him. He gripped her hand tightly and walked slowly through the crowd. He wanted to walk a little longer while holding her hand. After walking for a short distance, the two of them finally arrived in front of the restaurant. The waitress greeted them at the entrance and ushered them in. Bai Qi stared at his empty hand and regretted that he did not get to hold Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hand a little longer. His little fairy¡¯s hand was very soft and small aspared to him. As he thought of the short moment they were holding hands, his face grew slightly red. ¡°It¡¯s getting hot, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Bai Qi stared back at Zhang Li Xue in puzzlement. ¡°Your face is red. Isn¡¯t it because of the weather?¡± Bai Qi cleared his throat and looked away. ¡°You¡¯re right. The weather is getting hotter these days. Moreover, there were a lot of people just now.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s order something cold,¡± Zhang Li Xue suggested. ¡°Would you like some ice cream?¡± ¡°Uh-huh. That¡¯s good too.¡± Bai Qi pulled the menu card closer and lowered his gaze. He quickly reminded himself not to think too much. Otherwise, his little fairy would find out his feelings. The waitress walked over to their table and the two of them began to order some food. His lips turned into a smile when he heard Zhang Li Xue order a te of her favorite chicken wings. He wondered just what is it that she liked so much about them? It seemed that she would never get bored of eating them. After confirming their order, the waitress walked away, leaving them to wait for their food. Zhang Li Xue leaned over in her seat and whispered, ¡°Tell me the truth... Bai Qi, did you take me here because you know that I liked chicken wings?¡± Hisughter echoed. ¡°I heard from others that this restaurant¡¯s roasted chicken wings are the best. I¡¯m not sure if you like them.¡± ¡°Actually, I always wanted to visit this restaurant when it first opened a few months ago,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°However, I never get the chance toe over until today.¡± She began to look around and sighed. ¡°This ce looked very pleasing with the nts.¡± Bai Qi thought that looking at the person in front of him was more pleasing than looking at the nts. Chapter 165 165 Bai Qi¡¯s Wide Back When their food arrived, Zhang Li Xue snapped a few pictures of her dishes before posting them on her social media. Bai Qi watched as Zhang Li Xue took a bite of the chicken wings and was d that she seemed to like the taste. The chicken wings were soft and tender and it was not as greasy as they have thought. It seemed that the reviews on the inte did not disappoint them. The two of them began to eat while discussing the food. As they both were someone who knew how to cook, they began to discuss the recipes. Zhang Li Xue watched as Bai Qi exined the cooking method to prepare the dessert and smiled. She noticed that Bai Qi was a lot livelier than before. He told her before that the matter at his workce has been resolved and it was all because she had advised him to talk to her Uncle Qi Zheng. Zhang Li Xue thought that Bai Qi looked better this way. His face looked better when he was in a good mood. It felt like he was a lot more confident and good-looking than the time he was in a foul mood. She kind of liked how he looked at this moment. ..... After the meal, Bai Qi paid for their meal and the two of them left the restaurant. They followed the crowd and headed to the park to check out the festivity that was going on. Zhang Li Xue did not dare to be absentminded as she was afraid that they were going to be separated by the crowd again. As she was struggling to walk through the sea of people, a warm palm held her wrist before their hands were intertwined. Zhang Li Xue looked up and saw that Bai Qi was looking at her. ¡°Is this alright?¡± Bai Qi asked. ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. It¡¯s better to hold hands than to get separated. Therefore, Zhang Li Xue did not think too much about it. Anyway, they had already held hands earlier. Because of the crowd, Bai Qi had to walk in the front while Zhang Li Xue was walking behind him. Zhang Li Xue thought that walking like this was quite good too. This way, she did not have to look at where she was walking and let Bai Qi lead her. As the thought came to her mind, Zhang Li Xue began to giggle. She looked up and stared at Bai Qi¡¯s wide back. For a while, she seemed to be in a trance. Bai Qi was wearing a light-colored shirt. It was a hot day and his back seemed a little wet from his sweat. Because of this, she could almost see the muscle on his back. It seemed that Bai Qi had grown taller and had quite a nice build too. She could almost see the way his muscle rippled each time he moved. His shoulder was wide enough to block her from seeing what was in front of her, but it also made her feel safer. Then, Zhang Li Xue realized that this man was silently protecting her from the crowd, blocking her from bumping into another person. Her heart skipped a beat and Zhang Li Xue began to look away. Without knowing why she could feel the way her face heating up and it was not because of the weather. Her gaze fell on their locked hands. Initially, Zhang Li Xue did not think too much about holding hands with Bai Qi. In her mind, Bai Qi was only keeping her safe and it would prevent them from getting separated again. Moreover, she was used to holding hands with her brother as well as the triplets. It was only now that she realized that holding hands with Bai Qi was different. His hand was big that he could cover her hands. They were warm and strong. Her heartbeat gradually escted. She was aware that there was something strange going on with her. It was at this time that she seemed to recall something that Fang Su Jin had said earlier. Now that she analyzed her situation, this scene really felt like a date, wasn¡¯t it? The two of them were going for a walk and holding hands... Wasn¡¯t this something that would happen on a date? Zhang Li Xue quickly scolded herself. Bai Qi was only inviting her to this meal to thank her. She shouldn¡¯t be having such impure thoughts. Zhang Li Xue was too preupied with her thoughts that she did not notice that Bai Qi had gradually slowed down beforeing to a stop. ¡°Where do you want to go first?¡± His voice snapped her out of her trance. When Zhang Li Xue tilted her head to look up, Bai Qi¡¯s tall figure was blocking the sun from her face. For a while, his face was the only thing that she could see. ¡°Should we go and check what they have around here?¡± Bai Qi asked again when she did not answer. ¡°There should be a directory somewhere.¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue gave him a quick nod. ¡°Let¡¯s just look at the directory first. I think I saw it on the website.¡± Using her free hand, Zhang Li Xue took out her phone to check on the listing. She was aware that pulling her hand away from Bai Qi¡¯s would make it easier for her to use her phone, but without knowing why, she was not willing to do it. Zhang Li Xue lowered her head to look at her phone while trying her best to act naturally. She hoped that Bai Qi would not be able to notice that she was acting strangely. ¡°There are a lot of food stalls around,¡± Bai Qimented. ¡°Do you want to go and look at them?¡± He knew that this girl was a foodie and wanted to tempt her with her favorite things. But the moment Bai Qi spoke, Zhang Li Xue began to stiffen. Bai Qi was leaning over to look at the directory on her phone and he was standing too close. She could pick up the faint scent of disinfectant on his body. ¡°Are you alright?¡± Bai QI asked when he noticed that a certain someone seemed to be in a trance. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked up and shed a smile. ¡°Let¡¯s go and walk around to look at the stalls first. Mmm... How about going to a less crowded ce?¡± Without waiting for his reply, Zhang Li Xue tugged his hand, while voiding from looking at his face. Chapter 166 166 A Rollercoaster of Emotion The two of them walked around until they reached a less crowded ce. Realizing that she was still holding Bai Qi¡¯s hand, Zhang Li Xue quickly let it go before she looked away shyly. Because of that, Zhang Li Xue had missed the disappointed look on Bai Qi¡¯s face. Zhang Li Xue could feel the hand grow hot. They were no longer holding hands, but she could still feel his temperature. Her hand tightened into a fist. She reminded herself not to get distracted and raised her head to look at the stalls around them. Zhang Li Xue pointed to the stall that sold handcraft pottery and spoke, ¡°Let¡¯s just go over there first.¡± Bai Qi trailed after Zhang Li Xue withoutining. The two of them looked at the pottery for a while just because there was no one around the stall. After being surrounded by the crowd, all they wanted was a little air to breathe. Zhang Li Xue looked around and finally became interested in a pair of mugs on disy. The shape looked a little strange. It made her wonder if they were a pair of mugs or vases. ¡°Young Miss, they are not for sale.¡± ..... ¡°Ah?¡± Hearing the voice, Zhang Li Xue quickly turned around. Behind her, an amiable-looking old man was smiling at her. The old man pointed at the pair of mugs and spoke, ¡°They were only for disy.¡± He alternated his gaze between Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi. ¡°Are you two interested in pottery?¡± ¡°Mmm... I¡¯ve never thought about it before,¡± Zhang Li Xue admitted. The old manughed. Then, he began to speak about his work and pottery enthusiastically. ¡°Young Miss, if you are interested, you cane over to my shop nearby the east za.¡± He took out his card from the table and handed it over to both Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi. ¡°Take this. If you are free, you shoulde and give it a try.¡± Zhang Li Xue inspected the business card silently. ¡°These days, doing pottery on a date has be a trend for young couples,¡± the old man said. ¡°We also have a package for couples who wanted to try and learn. Young miss, it will be the perfect date idea for you and your boyfriend.¡± It took her a while to finally registered the old man¡¯s words. Zhang Li Xue raised her head and looked at the old man in horror. ¡°Actually, we are not...¡± Her words were left unfinished. A young boy was running around and almost broke one of the vases that were on disy. His mother panicked and started to scold the boy. And the old man had no other choice but to go over and look at the situation. Zhang Li Xue let out a sigh. She raised her head and met Bai Qi¡¯s gaze. ¡°I guess, that grandpa misunderstood our rtionship.¡± Bai Qi merely smiled upon hearing her words. He actually did not mind that the old man had misunderstood their rtionship. The thought that the outsiders would view them as a couple made him happy. However, Bai Qi was aware that it would be a while before that would happen. He needed to improve more so that he could stand proudly beside his little fairy. Zhang Li Xue coughed and pointed out. ¡°Let¡¯s just go and walk around.¡± ¡°Alright,¡± Bai Qi nodded. As they continued to walk, Zhang Li Xue could only lower her head and did not dare to look up. She was a little worried about what Bai Qi might think after the old man had misunderstood. Just then, Bai Qi¡¯s phone chimed. He nced at the caller ID and his expression quickly changed. ¡°Li Xue.¡± His voice made her heart tremble. Zhang Li Xue stood up straight before turning to Bai Qi again. ¡°Ah?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to answer a call,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°I will be back after a while. Stay here, alright?¡± Her gaze fell on the phone in Bai QI¡¯s hand. ¡°Oh.¡± She nodded. ¡°Go ahead. I¡¯ll just be around here.¡± Bai Qi shed a smile before turning around to answer the call from the hospital. The moment he spoke, his expression turned serious. Zhang Li Xue watched as the man walked away to a quiet corner and sighed. Now that Bai Qi was away, she could finally heave in relief. Going out with Bai Qi today gave her a rollercoaster of emotion. It made her flustered. It was the first time that she felt this way and she did not know what she should do. Zhang Li Xue raised her hand and ced it on her chest. Until now, her heart was beating loudly against her ribcage. She took a few deep breaths to calm down. Then, Zhang Li Xue started to walk around and finally stopped at a shop that was selling some jewelry. Her gaze fell on a few cute hair clips and she was quickly reminded of Little Xi Xi. Zhang Li Xue picked up a few suitable styles and paid for them. Seeing that Bai Qi was still on the phone, Zhang Li Xue continued to look around the shop. A bracelet caught her eyes and Zhang Li Xue held it in her hand. The design was very simple and cute. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Zhang Li Xue turned around when she heard Bai Qi¡¯s voice. ¡°Did you wait for long?¡± She shook her head and smiled. ¡°It¡¯s not that long.¡± She raised the small paper bag in her hand. ¡°I bought a little something for Xi Xi. They¡¯re just some hair clips that she could use. Help me to pass it over to her.¡± Bai Qi took the bag from her. His gaze turned softer, knowing that his little fairy would still think of his little sister. ¡°Thank you. I¡¯m sure that Xi Xi would love them.¡± ¡°Are you done with your phone call?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Li Xue, I¡¯m sorry. But I need to return to the hospital. Something happened to one of the patients.¡± Zhang Li Xue grew anxious when she heard his words. ¡°Then, we better go back quickly. Come on. I¡¯ll give you a ride.¡± On their way to the hospital, Zhang Li Xue continued to focus on the road while Bai Qi was discussing something with his colleague. Fortunately, the park was not too far away from the hospital. They arrived in fifteen minutes. As Zhang Li Xue pulled over in front of the hospital building, Bai Qi alighted from the vehicle and shed a smile. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Go. Go. You don¡¯t need to be polite.¡± ¡°Text me when you arrived home, alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. Then, she watched Bai Qi leave and sighed. She couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit disappointed that this outing had to end earlier. Chapter 167 167 What about Mu Zhen Yu? On the next day, Zhang Li Xue picked up Fang Su Jin at her house and drove her over to the art gallery that her friend wanted to visit. The two friends were walking around the ce in silence. Fang Su Jin was obviously admiring the painting and art pieces, while Zhang Li Xue had her mind somewhere else. Fang Su Jin was looking at one of the paintings and turned around, wanting to discuss the art with her friends. Her movement halted the moment she saw that Zhang Li Xue was acting strangely. Zhang Li Xue who did not understand much about art was standing in front of a painting with a strange dazed on her face. After watching her friend for a while, Fang Su Jin decided to walk over to her friend and peeked at the painting. ¡°What do you think about this painting?¡± The voice snapped Zhang Li Xue out of her trance. She turned around and saw that Fang Su Jin was standing beside her while looking at the painting in front of them. ..... ¡°Li Xue, the artist said that she was painting this piece after getting a divorce.¡± Fang Su Jin paused to look at her friend again. ¡°You have been staring at this painting for a while. Do you like it?¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at the dark painting in front of her and frowned. No matter how long she look at the painting, Zhang Li Xue could not understand what the artist was trying to convey. ¡°I guess, it¡¯s beautiful.¡± The corner of her lips started to twitch. Fang Su Jin knew that she should not trust that Zhang Li Xue would understand anything about painting. In Zhang Li Xue¡¯s view, there are only beautiful paintings and not-so-beautiful paintings. Other than that, this friend did not understand anything else. Fang Su Jin knew that she should not take Zhang Li Xue to this art gallery. However, no one else was willing to apany her to look at paintings. Zhang Li Xue was her only victim. Heaving a sigh, Fang Su Jin patted her friend on the shoulder. ¡°You have been staring into space for a while. What is in your mind?¡± Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips. She weigh her options and finally decided that she could not think straight if she did not talk about this matter to someone else. ¡°Su Jin, I feel a little strange,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°What is it? Are you feeling unwell?¡± Fang Su Jin started to worry. ¡°That¡¯s not it.¡± Zhang Li Xue scanned their surroundings before leaning over and whispered, ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about it here. If we make any noise, people would definitely be unhappy.¡± Fortunately, Fang Su Jin was almost done with viewing the paintings. The two of them walked out of the art gallery before heading to the nearest cafe to talk. ¡°Alright, you better tell me what is going on.¡± Fang Su Jin took a sip from her drink and narrowed her eyes at her friend. ¡°Wait. Li Xue, this could not be your idea to escape from apanying me to look at the paintings right?¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved helplessly. ¡°Do I look like such a person?¡± She was someone who would always support Fang Su Jin in everything. Although she did not understand art very well, she would stille to Fang Su Jin¡¯s exhibition to support her. Zhang Li Xue took a deep breath and spoke, ¡°You know that I went out with Bai Qi yesterday, right?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°I saw you posted some pictures of the dishes on your social media. They looked quite delicious. ¡°Well,¡± Zhang Li Xue hesitated. Then, she began to tell Fang Su Jin everything. From the meal she shared with Bai Qi, to their short trip to that event at the park. In the end, she told her friend about the change she began to feel when she was around Bai Qi. When she finished, Zhang Li Xue noticed the way Fang Su Jin was looking at her. However, she decided to ignore that look. ¡°Su Jin, do you think I have gone crazy?¡± Fang Su Jin sighed. ¡°Of course, not. After listening to your story, the only logical exnation that I cane up with is that... Zhang Li Xue, you like Doctor Bai.¡± Zhang Li Xue did not have much reaction on her face. However, no one knew how her heartbeat escted when she heard Fang Su Jin¡¯s words. She almost wanted to argue with Fang Su Jin, but Zhang Li Xue decided not to. She had a feeling that she was going to lose in that argument anyway. Fang Su Jin¡¯s words continued to echo in her mind. Does she like Bai Qi? ¡°That heart-pounding moment when you are close to him could only be because of this reason,¡± Fang Su Jin said. She leaned forward and smiled. Seeing the clueless look on her friend¡¯s face made her want tough. Zhang Li Xue was surprisingly this cute. It seemed like Bai Qi will have to work very hard to win this girl¡¯s heart. ¡°However, how far you liked Doctor Bai is not something that I know,¡± Fang Su Jin said. Her friend continued to speak a few more words. However, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s mind was already somewhere else. It was not the first time that she had liked someone. So, she should be very familiar with this feeling. But... liking Bai Qi and Mu Zhen Yu felt very different. In the past, when she realized that she had feelings for Mu Zhen Yu, her heart would also pound hard. Her face would grow hot whenever she saw him. However, when she was with Bai Qi, there was this indescribable sense of happiness when she look at him. She found that she would always look forward to meeting with Bai Qi. She liked Bai Qi. This realization surprised her. ¡°Li Xue...¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s voice snapped her out of her trance. She looked at her friend with an inquiring gaze. ¡°What about Mu Zhen Yu?¡± Zhang Li Xue went nk for a few seconds. ¡°What about him?¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t like him?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. ¡°The two of you have been close from a young age. In the past, everyone had thought that the two of you were childhood sweethearts.¡± Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips. In the past, she liked Mu Zhen Yu. However, that feeling changed when he chose to move to G Country, and the two of them stopped contacting each other. Chapter 168 168 Farewell Dinner In the past few days, Zhang Li Xue has been thinking about her conversation with Fang Su Jin. After she came back from going out with her friend that day, Zhang Li Xue has been thinking about Bai Qi and what she might feel about him. However, the more that Bai Qi appeared in her mind, the more that Zhang Li Xue would feel strange. There was this feeling that made her heart grow warmer. It felt as if her heart was going to burst anytime soon if she did not stop thinking about him. Zhang Li Xue had to admit that she was attracted to Bai Qi. However, as for how far she liked him, this was something that she still haven¡¯t figured out. Would this feeling fade after some time, or will it continue to grow? Was it only an admiration or something more? Heaving a sigh, Zhang Li Xue reached for her phone and looked at it for a long time. ..... A few days have passed since the day they go out together. Bai Qi had only called her once and that was only to let Bai Xi Xi talk to her. She had bought some hair clips for that little girl and Bai Xi XI wanted to thank her for them. Later, Bai Qi has been so quiet. She understood that he should be busy with his work. As a doctor and surgeon, there was a lot of work for him to do. Moreover, with his position, he still has to work very hard. Zhang Li Xue had once heard her Auntie Yun Shuining about her Uncle Qi Zheng¡¯s hectic schedule when she was young. It seemed that her uncle only stopped being too busy after he grew older. Zhang Li Xue continued to look at her phone again, wondering what she should do. She kind of wanted to see Bai Qi again and verified what she felt for him. If he did not contact her, she could be the one to take the initiative, right? Then, should she go over and visit him at the hospitalter? ¡°Li Xue, this should be yourst week in this department, right?¡± A voice snapped her out of her trance. Zhang Li Xue looked up and saw that her colleague was looking at her. She put down her phone at the side and nodded. ¡°Mmm... I guess so. But, it wasn¡¯t like we wouldn¡¯t be able to see each other again.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. But where would you go after this?¡± Zhang Li Xue thought of her conversation with her father a few weeks ago. Her father had asked her about her experience in the HR Department. Later, it was decided that her time in this department should end and she would be transferred to another department to train. ¡°Mmm... I should be going to sales and marketing.¡± When she transferred to the sales and marketing department next, it was expected that she was going to stay there for a while. ¡°It sounded like you¡¯re going to be busier after this,¡± the colleague said. A thought came to her mind and her eyes lit up. ¡°Hey, since you¡¯re going to be away, how about we had a farewell dinner with everyone else. Later, when you got busier, it would be hard to meet up again.¡± Zhang Li Xue considered the suggestion and nodded. ¡°Sure.¡± The female colleague turned away and started to discuss with everyone about dinner. After discussing with everyone, it was decided that the farewell dinner will take ce today. Their manager heard about the farewell party and told everyone that it was going to be her treat. However, since she will have to attend a short course starting tomorrow, it was decided that they will all gather for dinner after work. Zhang Li Xue texted her mother that she was not going to have dinner at home. Then, she stared at her phone, feeling a little disappointed that she would not be able to meet Bai Qi. Knowing that they were going to have a big feast after work, everyone in the department began to work hard. The department gathered and headed to the hot pot restaurant that their manager had booked a while ago. Everyone was chatting happily while enjoying the food and drinks. The atmosphere was very lively. Zhang Li Xue has been with the HR Department for half a year and they could not bear to part with her. Initially, they had thought that the president¡¯s daughter would be someone hard to get along with. However, they were clearly mistaken. The president¡¯s daughter was not as arrogant as they thought she would be. After working with her for a few weeks, they found out that she was a cheery person and easy to get along with. Because of this, everyone was a little unwilling to see her transferring away. Fortunately, they would still be able to see each other at the hotel. Zhang Li Xue picked up a few meat slices as she listened to a few of her colleagues gossiping about the kitchen¡¯s staff. A few of her colleaguese over to toast her with a drink. However, Zhang Li Xue could only change it to tea. Because of her mother, Zhang Li Xue and her brother did not drink alcohol. It was said that her mother had an elder brother. However, he passed away after an ident with a drunk driver. After drinking too much tea, Zhang Li Xue excused herself to go to visit the restroom. She spent a few minutes in the restroom and finallye out again. Just as she was heading back to the private room, her gaze fell on someone familiar. The man turned around and their gazes met. Mu Zhen Yu spoke a few words with his friends before he walked over in her direction. ¡°Xiao Li Xue?¡± Mu Zhen Yu smiled. ¡°Why are you here?¡± ¡°I had dinner with a few of my colleagues.¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at a few men behind Mu Zhen Yu and spoke, ¡°Are you here to entertain a few clients?¡± ¡°Mmm... We had a business discussion. Do you need a ride back?¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. I drive over.¡± ¡°Then, you need to be careful.¡± Mu Zhen Yu still remembered that Zhang Li Xue had an ident not too long ago. ¡°I know.¡± Mu Zhen Yu hesitated before he spoke again, ¡°I¡¯ve been wanting to call you, but recently, I¡¯ve been busy with work.¡± ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, it¡¯s not easy for you to start apany. I know that you will have to work hard for the first few years. It¡¯s natural that you would be busy.¡± His lips curled into a smile. ¡°Will you be busy this weekend? I have two movie tickets to watch that new action movie. Do you want to go with me?¡± Zhang Li Xue thought of the matter that Mu Zhen Yu wanted to tell her previously and thought that he would want to talk about it. ¡°Alright.¡± Mu Zhen Yu heaved a breath of relief. ¡°Then, I will text you with the detailster.¡± Chapter 169 169 His Little Fairy Came to Visit After having dinner with her colleagues, Zhang Li Xue decided to give her colleague a ride back home as the ce was not too far away. The car pulled over at a residential area. Zhang Li Xue watched as her colleague alighted from her car and the two bid their goodbyes. Zhang Li Xue was about to turn the car into the main road when she noticed the stall at the side of the road. An old man was seen working alone. After thinking for a while, Zhang Li Xue decided to pull over and bought a few steamed buns. They were still very hot and fluffy. Seeing that she had bought quite a lot, the old man had given her an extra portion. Zhang Li Xue stared at the takeaway box at the side and smiled. After giving it a thought, she decided to turn around and drive away. Fortunately, there was not a lot of car on the road. In less than ten minutes, Zhang Li Xue pulled over into the parking spot in front of the hospital. She grabbed the takeaway bag at the side and walked over into the hospital building. Perhaps, it was because she had often visited her Uncle Qi Zheng at the hospital. The moment the guard on duty saw her face, he let her go into the building. ..... Her grip on the bag tightened. Zhang Li Xue pressed the elevator¡¯s button and headed up to Bai Qi¡¯s department. She did not know whether Bai Qi would be on duty tonight. However, Zhang Li Xue decided to visit the hospital and try her luck. If the person she wanted to meet was not around, she could always give the food to the nurses and let them share. Zhang Li Xue was satisfied with the idea that she came up with. The elevator door slid open. Just as she stepped out, her eyes quickly caught the sight of Bai Qi walking over to the nurse¡¯s station. She raised her hand and was about to call him when he saw the serious look on his face. Her movement halted and Zhang Li Xue decided to watch him for a while. Bai Qi was speaking with the nurses in a low andposed voice. She could not understand much about what he was saying, but Zhang Li Xue was sure that it should be about his patients. The corner of her lips turned up into a soft smile. Zhang Li Xue could not help but think that Bai Qi looked very good-looking when he was working. Her heart skipped a beat as that thought came to her mind. This time, Zhang Li Xue did not avert her gaze away. She continued to watch that man for a while until he turned around and walk away with one of the nurses. The two of them were still discussing their work. A faint sigh escaped her. Bai Qi seemed too busy with work that he did not seem to notice her presence. Although she was slightly disappointed, Zhang Li Xue knew that she could notin about it. After all, she did not tell Bai Qi that she would be showing up at the hospital. But... it should be enough to peek at him, right? Taking a deep breath, Zhang Li Xue walked over to the nurse¡¯s station. Nurse Tian noticed her appearance and quickly stood up. There was a hint of surprise in her eyes. ¡°Miss Zhang? Why are you here?¡± Her brow furrowed as she thought of something. ¡°Doctor Qi isn¡¯t here, is he?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°No. I¡¯m not here to see my uncle.¡± She lifted the bag of food she brought earlier. ¡°I came over to deliver some food. I identally bought quite a lot. Nurse Tian, you have worked hard. You should share them with everyone else.¡± Nurse Tian¡¯s eyes lit up as the smell of good food wafted to her nose. She took the bag of food and looked at Zhang Li Xue again in shock. ¡°These are for us?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°They are only some steamed bun. I hope that you don¡¯t mind it.¡± ¡°Of course,¡¯ not.¡± Nurse Tian smiled. ¡°We should be thankful to get some food. Miss Zhang, thank you.¡± She lowered her head to look at the steamed buns in the paper bag. Then, she passed it to another nurse and instructed her to share it with everyone on duty. Zhang Li Xue peeked in the direction where Bai Qi went to. ¡°Nurse Tian, is Doctor Bai on duty tonight?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Her movement halted. ¡°Miss Zhang, are you looking for Doctor Bai?¡± Bai Qi was Qi Zheng¡¯s student. Therefore, Nurse Tian did not think that it was strange for Zhang Li Xue to look after that young doctor. ¡°No.¡± Zhang Li Xue quickly shook her head. ¡°I can go and call him over.¡± Zhang Li Xue still remembered that Bai Qi was on duty. She did not want to disturb his work. Just a nce at him was enough. ¡°It¡¯s fine. I should go back now. Nurse Tian, enjoy the food.¡± Nurse Tian thanked Zhang Li Xue again. Once Zhang Li Xue disappeared from her sight, Nurse Tian went over to take one of the steamed buns. She took a bite and sighed. The steamed bun was still hot. It was veryfortable to eat them. After a while, Bai Qi appeared at the nurse¡¯s station. Nurse Tian carried the bag over and offered it to the young doctor. ¡°Doctor Bai, have one steamed bun. They are still hot. Just now, Miss Zhang send them over and let everyone share the food.¡± Bai Qi was about to reach for the food when he heard Nurse Tian speak a familiar name. His hand stopped mid-air. ¡°Miss Zhang? Which Miss Zhang?¡± ¡°It¡¯s Doctor Qi¡¯s niece. That Miss Zhang.¡± His eyes widened in surprise. Bai Qi turned around hoping that he could see the girl somewhere near him. ¡°Doctor Bai, you¡¯re a few minutes toote,¡± Nurse Tian said. ¡°Miss Zhang left a while ago.¡± His little fairy came to visit? ¡°How long ago?¡± Nurse Tian was surprised to see an agitated Bai Qi. ¡°Around five minutes?¡± Her eyes lit up as a thought came to her mind. ¡°Doctor Bai, if you go after her, perhaps you would still be able to catch up.¡± Bai Qi ced the steamed bun on the counter urgently. ¡°Nurse Tian. I¡¯m going to be away for a few minutes.¡± Turning around, he ran over to the elevator, hoping that he could catch up with the girl. Chapter 170 170 Why Didn¡¯t You Stay? Zhang Li Xue walked out slowly as she came out of the elevator. Her mind was reying the scene of a hardworking Bai Qi at the hospital earlier. Although she could only take a nce at him for a few seconds, Zhang Li Xue was satisfied. Just as she had thought, her heart began to race when she saw him earlier. Zhang Li Xue had only realized that she was attracted to Bai Qi. But, she did not know what he would think about her? Now that she thought about it, Zhang Li Xue began to wonder if Bai Qi was still single? She had never pried into his personal business and she was unsure if this man had someone he liked. The thought that Bai Qi might be in a rtionship with someone made her heart feel ufortable. Her feeling was still new. If he have someone he liked, then, there was no other choice for her but to back away. Her caller ringtone chimed loudly in the empty hall. Zhang Li Xue reached for her phone and saw her little brother, Zhang Yi Hai on the caller ID. She swiped her fingers on the screen and pressed the phone to her ear. ..... ¡°Yi Hai, what¡¯s up?¡± ¡°Sister, you haven¡¯t slept yet, right?¡± ¡°If I¡¯m already asleep, would I have the energy to pick up your call?¡± Zhang Li Xue rolled her eyes. ¡°I¡¯m still outside.¡± Zhang Yi Hai frowned when he heard his sister¡¯s words. ¡°It¡¯ste. Why are you not home yet?¡± ¡°I went out with my colleagues for a farewell dinner,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°You know that I would be transferring to another department next week. Why did you call?¡± ¡°Mmm... I wanted to ask a favor. I left a book in my room. I was hoping that you could help and post it over.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a long sigh. ¡°Alright. Just text me the title. I¡¯ll look for it when Ie back.¡± ¡°Sister, you¡¯re the best.¡± The two siblings chatted briefly before they ended the call. Zhang Yi Hai did not forget to remind his sister toe home earlier. By the time the call ended, Zhang Li Xue arrived at the parking lot. She unlocked the door and slid into the driver¡¯s seat. Just as she was about to shut the door, Zhang Li Xue heard a familiar voice, shouting out her name. At first, she thought that it was merely her imagination, but when she heard her name for the second time, Zhang Li Xue came out again and looked around. A few secondster, Bai Qi appeared in front of her in his white coat. He panted heavily as he looked at her with his prating gaze. Her heart skipped a beat when she saw this scene. Zhang Li Xue stood rooted to the ground as she watched the man approach her slowly. ¡°Bai Qi? Why are you here?¡± He should be busy with his work, right? ¡°I heard that you stopped by to deliver some snacks,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you stay for a while and see me?¡± Then... did he run over to the parking lot just to chase her? Her face turned warmer as the thought came to her mind. Fortunately, it was dark outside. Otherwise, Bai Qi might have seen how her face had turned red like a cooked shrimp. ¡°I only stopped by to deliver some food,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I didn¡¯t want to disturb you at work and I¡¯m not sure if you are going to be on duty tonight.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not that busy tonight,¡± Bai Qi said. His expression turned softer as he looked at the little fairy in front of him. He nced at his wristwatch before turning to her again. ¡°Are you in a rush to head back? Do you... want to apany me for a while?¡± Now that she was in front of him, he wished to spend a little more time with her. These past few days were quite hectic for him. But, just looking at her face put him in a good mood. ¡°Will that be okay?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. You are not going to disturb me at work,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°I can take a few minutes of break. If they needed me, they will reach me on my phone.¡± Zhang Li Xue was tempted by his invitation. After all, she dide over to the hospital to see him. If she gets to spend a few minutes with him, that would be a bonus. ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue agreed. Bai Qi heaved a breath of relief upon hearing her answer. ¡°Let¡¯s go and walk around the garden for a while.¡± Zhang Li Xue closed the door behind her and locked her car. Then, she followed Bai Qi to walk around the hospital¡¯s garden. The night wind blew gently as the two walked together side by side. Zhang Li Xue peeked at the man beside her and admired his side profile. She could not deny that Bai Qi looked really good in his white coat. After a while, Bai Qi turned to her and asked, ¡°Did you have a drink?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked back at Bai Qi in puzzlement. Then, she recalled that a few of her colleagues had drunk a bit. The smell of alcohol should have stuck on her. ¡°No.¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled. ¡°I had dinner with the people from my department earlier. A few of my colleagues were drinking.¡± She shed him a smile and continued, ¡°I still have to drive. I won¡¯t be touching any drop of alcohol.¡± Bai Qi nodded. He was a bit worried to let her drive home if she was drinking. Bai Qi shifted his gaze and his eyes stopped at the vending machine in front of him. He turned to Zhang Li Xue again and pointed at the machine, ¡°Would you like something to drink?¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi took out his phone and asked, ¡°Which one would you like?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Li Xue scanned the menu quickly. ¡°That mango drink looks good.¡± With his swift movement, Bai Qi pressed the button on the machine and paid for their drinks. He helped to unscrew the cap before handing over the bottle to Zhang Li Xue. ¡°Thank you.¡± Bai Qi watched as his little fairy took a sip of the drink and smiled. It seemed that she really liked sweet stuff. Chapter 171 171 Unwilling to Part With the drinks in their hands, the two continued to walk along the garden, enjoying the night¡¯s breeze and each other¡¯s presence. As Zhang Li Xue was silently peeking at the man, Bai Qi was also doing the same. Fortunately, it was a little dark outside and both of them were unaware that they were looking at each other. Zhang Li Xue suddenly recalled the question she had when she saw him upstairs a while ago. She was curious to know whether Bai Qi had someone he admired, but was too embarrassed to ask. If she ask now, would her intention be exposed to him? She thought that she could not let that happen. After all, Zhang Li Xue still was not sure just how much she liked this man. Perhaps she could find out his secret through Little Xi Xi the next time she saw her. Zhang Li Xue nced at Bai Qi again. Seeing that he seemed to be deep in his thought, she decided not to disturb him. After walking for a while, Zhang Li Xue recalled the scene where Bai Qi was discussing a few matters with the nurse again. Then, she started to worry if her presence here would distract him from work. ..... Although Bai Qi had assured her that it should be alright for him to take a few minutes of break, Zhang Li Xue was still worried that her selfishness toe and see him would cause him trouble. The hospital¡¯s garden was not that big. Soon, the two of them finally walked into one full circle. Her lips pressed into a thin line. Zhang Li Xue stopped on her track and turned to look at the person beside her. ¡°I should head back now. Otherwise, my parents would worry.¡± His eyes drooped a little bit. Bai Qi was a little disappointed that this meeting would end sooner. He was unwilling to part with his little fairy. However, he could not make her stay. He would worry if she had to drive backter. ¡°Mmm... Then, I¡¯ll walk you back to your car,¡± Bai Qi said. Zhang Li Xue nodded and the two of them turned around to the parking space again. She could not help but think that this situation was a little bit funny. It seemed that they really came to the garden just to walk around. Before they would reach her car again, Bai Qi turned and spoke, ¡°Xi Xi missed you. She said it has been a while since thest time she saw you.¡± Last time, he could use the reason to thank her as his excuse. This time, other than his little sister, Bai Qi did not know if he could use another way to ask her out. Bai Qi was worried that if he asked her out bluntly, he was going to scare her. If Zhang Li Xue started to keep a distance from him, he wouldn¡¯t know what to do. ¡°When I¡¯m on my off day again,¡± Bai Qi continued. ¡°Should we go on basketball training again?¡± He lowered his head and coughed. ¡°It has been a while since I yed.¡± Her eyes lit up. ¡°Mmm... I missed Little Xi Xi too. Alright then. Let¡¯s go and have a little match when you are free.¡± Now that she mentioned a match, Zhang Li Xue suddenly recalled the reason why their match had to end a little earlier thest time. Suddenly, her cheek reddened as she recalled that idental kiss on her cheek. The atmosphere between them turned silent for a few minutes. Zhang Li Xue turned around and pointed at her car. ¡°I should head back now.¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Thank you for delivering some snacks to us.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°You have to remember to eat it.¡± Bai Qi let out a low chuckle. ¡°Alright. Next time you visited the hospital again, you have to let me know. Don¡¯t just leave without seeing me.¡± Her calm heartbeat began to elerate again. ¡°Next time you happen to stop by, you can let Nurse Tian or anyone on duty let me know,¡± Bai Qi continued ¡°If I¡¯m not busy or in the middle of an operation, I wille over and see you.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze to hide her smile and continued to walk forward. His words meant that he was looking forward to seeing her too, right? The thought made her giddy. Although the two had walked slowly, they eventually reached her car. Zhang Li Xue unlocked the door before turning to Bai Qi again. ¡°I¡¯m here. Then... you should also go back inside.¡± Bai Qi did not answer but instead, he continued to stare at the girl for a while. ¡°Li Xue.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± His lips turned up into a smile. ¡°Remember to text me when you reach home.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Looking at Doctor Bai Qi in his white coat while smiling at her made her heart race. It felt as if there was a group of deer going stampede. Then, her stomach was doing a little summersault. ¡°And, drive safely,¡± Bai Qi reminded her. Zhang Li Xue nodded. Bai Qi waited until she slid into the driver¡¯s seat and drive off. Once her AUDI was no longer in his sight, Bai Qi finally turned around and headed back to his department. When he returned, Nurse Tian and everyone else could not help but notice that Doctor Bai seemed to be in a very good mood. Later, he returned to his office to work on his papers and his productivity seemed to have increased. It could be seen that everything was because a certain someone hade to visit him. The phone on his desk buzzed. As he was waiting for someone to text him, Bai Qi turned away from hisputer to check on his phone. Seeing the name on the screen made him smile. He clicked on the notification and saw her message. ¡°I¡¯ve reached home.¡± Bai Qi stared at the phone for a while before he finally replied. ¡°Mmm... Rest well. Good night.¡± ¡°Good night.¡± However, as Zhang Li Xue put down her phone, she had a feeling that she won¡¯t be getting a good night¡¯s sleep. After walking around the garden with Bai Qi, she could not feel more awake. Chapter 172 172 Made Her Decision On that sleepless night, Zhang Li Xue has been thinking about her short walk with Bai Qi. As she stared at the ceiling, Zhang Li Xue finally made her decision. If Bai Qi did not have anyone he liked, then... Zhang Li Xue decided that she was going to chase after him. Zhang Li Xue was not someone who thought that it was embarrassing for a woman to chase after a man. In her opinion, as long as she liked that person, it was not wrong for a woman to make a move. Otherwise, she might lose a good chance. She did not want to lose her opportunity. After getting to know Bai Qi for the past few months, she realized that her feelings toward him had grown. Bai Qi is a good man and very hard working. He¡¯s caring and protective. What she liked the most was howfortable it was to be around him. Even after what happened to him and his family, the man had not given up and had raised his little sister. Zhang Li Xue found that the initial admiration towards him had gradually changed into something else. Now that she had realized this feeling, Zhang Li Xue wanted to try and take the next step. This time, she was no longer studying and did not have to hold herself back just like she had done a few years ago with Mu Zhen Yu. ..... A few years ago, she had once developed some feelings towards Mu Zhen Yu. They were very young and she wanted to continue to focus on her study first. She had wanted to wait until they had graduated. Later, Mu Zhen Yu moved away, and with that, the feelings she had for him gradually faded. At least, during the few encounter she had with Mu Zhen Yu recently, Zhang Li Xue no longer had the same feelings for him. Her heart did not flutter when she saw him. Nowadays, she only thought of Mu Zhen Yu as her friend and a brother who would often look after her. Zhang Li Xue had always remembered what her father had once told her... He said that a rtionship required hard work between the two partners. Even though her father had married her mother, he had never stopped working hard to woo her. Otherwise, that feeling would gradually disappear. Perhaps, her feelings towards Mu Zhen Yu were like that. The moment he chose to continue his study in G Country, their rtionship was never the same as it was before. ... As it was herst week at the HR Department, Zhang Li Xue has been working hard to clear most of her workload. On herst day, her colleagues reminded her again toe over to chat with them whenever she can. Zhang Li Xue gathered her belongings and put them into a box. She was going to send them over to the Sales and Marketing department when her father appeared at the door. Just like that, the lively atmosphere in the department turned quiet. Zhang Li Xue raised her head and smiled. ¡°Are you done with packing?¡± Zhang Yu Han asked. ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She motioned towards the box and said,¡± All packed up.¡± ¡°Here. Let me carry them for you.¡± ¡°Ah... Daddy, I can carry them.¡± Zhang Li Xue turned around to grab her box. However, before she could have done so, her father had helped to carry it for her. ¡°Let¡¯s put them in my office first,¡± Zhang Yu Han said. ¡°Next week, I will send you to the new department.¡± Then, he turned to look at everyone in the department. ¡°Thank you for looking after Li Xue.¡± ¡°President Zhang, don¡¯t be too polite,¡± the elders among the colleague said. The others did not dare to say more. In everyone¡¯s opinion, President Zhang was someone who always had a serious look on his face. In the beginning, they found that it was hard to believe that such a serious person would have such a cheerful daughter. They quickly concluded that Zhang Li Xue should take after her mother. After saying a few words, Zhang Li Xue followed her father to his office. Zhang Yu Han ced the box in the corner of his room and turned to his daughter. ¡°It was yourst day at the department. What do you think?¡± ¡°Mmm... I learned a lot in this department as well,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Then, she started to tell her father about her experience in the department. ¡°The manager had a good opinion of you,¡± Zhang Yu Han said. He walked over to his daughter and patted her on her shoulder. ¡°Li Xue, you have worked hard.¡± Zhang Li Xue had a sheepish smile on her face. She always felt good each time she listened to her parents praising her. ¡°Let¡¯s head back home early today,¡± Zhang Yu Han said. ¡°Your mother said, we are expecting a guest tonight.¡± ¡°Who?¡± ¡°It¡¯s your Aunt Han and her husband.¡± The corner of her lips began to twitch. Aunt Han or Han Yue Xiu was her mother¡¯s best friend. Zhang Li Xue loved her Aunt Han a lot. However, it was also because of this aunt that she had developed a fear of staying alone in a dark ce. Aunt Han loved watching a horror movies a little too much. Each time that she watched a horror movie, she would ensure that the surrounding was dark as well. There was once when Zhang Li Xue apanied this aunt to watch a movie when she was young. The movie traumatized her so much that she had a nightmare for a few days. Later, she did not dare to watch another horror movie. And since then, she would get scared each time it was dark outside. Zhang Li Xue returned to her house with her father. Just as her father had said, her Aunt Han and her husband were at home. The moment she entered the house with her father, Zhang Li Xue walked over to her aunt and greeted her. ¡°Aunt Han, you¡¯re getting prettier.¡± Han Yue Xiuughed when she heard her words. ¡°You¡¯re getting better at sweet talking.¡± Zhang Li Xue stuck out her tongue andughed. ¡°Aunt Han, why are you visiting Y City this time?¡± Han Yue Xiu turned to her husband. ¡°Your uncle wanted to invest in apany..¡± ¡°It¡¯s thepany under Mu Zhen Yu,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°I already told your aunt that Mu Zhen Yu is your childhood friend. Li Xue, how about you helped to introduce them?¡± Zhang Li Xue thought about her meeting with Mu Zhen Yu tomorrow and agreed. Chapter 173 173 Watching Movie Zhang Li Xue woke up in the morning to get ready for her meeting with Mu Zhen Yu. After checking her appearance one more time, she took her purse and left the house in her car. Last night, the two of them had arranged to meet at the mall and meet in front of the cinemaplex a few minutes before the movie was going to start. Seeing that there is still time before their appointment, Zhang Li Xue decided to walk around the mall to window shop. Then, she went to the cinemaplex ten minutes before her meeting with Mu Zhen Yu. As she approached the cinema, Zhang Li Xue was able to find Mu Zhen Yu from a distance. Zhang Li Xue stood rooted at her spot. She could not help but rethink of the matter that has been in her mind for these past few days. Zhang Li Xue raised her hand and ced it on her heart. Just as she had thought. Her heart did not flutter when she saw him. ..... A faint smile curled on her lips as the thought came to her mind. Just in time, Mu Zhen Yu raised his head. Their gazes met and Mu Zhen Yu waved his hand at her. Taking a deep breath, Zhang Li Xue began to approach him. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, have you waited for too long?¡± ¡°No.¡± Mu Zhen Yu shook his head. ¡°I only got here. Come on. Let¡¯s go in. Do you want some popcorn and a drink?¡± ¡°Mmm... That would be great too.¡± ¡°Then. Wait here for a while. I will go and buy them first,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. ¡°Caramel popcorn and mineral water, right?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Fortunately, there were a lot of counters opened at the snacks station. Mu Zhen Yu went to queue for snacks and returned to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s side in less than five minutes. He passed the popcorn bucket to Zhang Li Xue and watched as the girl took a bite of a piece of popcorn. ¡°How does it taste?¡± ¡°It¡¯s sweet.¡± Mu Zhen Yu smiled. He nced at the screen and saw that it was time for them to enter. ¡°Come on. Let¡¯s go in.¡± Zhang Li Xue trailed after him and entered the hall together. They found their seats and quickly sat down. ¡°It has been a few years since thest time we saw a movie together, hasn¡¯t it?¡± Mu Zhen Yu spoke. ¡°Mhm... Thest time we saw a movie together was in high school. Later, you moved away to G Country to pursue your study.¡± There was a sad smile on Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s face when he heard her words. These days, he could feel that Zhang Li Xue had stayed the same, yet, she was not someone who he was familiar with. Mu Zhen Yu began to wonder if his decision to continue his study in G Country was a good one. However, Mu Zhen Yu thought that he should not give up. After years of separation, he still liked Zhang Li Xue. Moreover... his reason to choose to pursue his study in G Country in the past was because of this girl. He was aware that the male member of the Zhang family was making it hard for him to pursue this girl. Other than her troublesome little brother, there were also those triplets who would often appear each time that he wanted to spend time with Zhang Li Xue. Although Zhang Li Xue often appeared very low-profile, Mu Zhen Yu was aware that her background was not that simple. The Zhang family might be involved in the hotel business. However, they had a few strong backers behind them. Mu Zhen Yu decided to pursue his study in G Country to make himself a better man. He wanted to prove that he was worthy to stand by Zhang Li Xue¡¯s side. The lighting in the hall dimmed, hiding the look on Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s face. ¡°It¡¯s starting soon,¡± Zhang Li Xue whispered. She leanedfortably in her seat and began to munch on her popcorn. Mu Zhen Yu watched the girl beside him for a while. Then, he leaned over and whispered, ¡°Let¡¯s go for lunch together after the movie. I have something to say to you.¡± Zhang Li Xue had long guessed that the reason Mu Zhen Yu had asked her out was that he had something to say to her. Therefore, she was not surprised when she heard his words. ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue shed a smile. ¡°I also have something to say to you as well.¡± There was a hint of surprise on Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s face. He could not help but wonder just what Zhang Li Xue wanted to tell him. However, he did not get to ponder this matter for a long time. The movie started and the two of them began to focus on the screen. The movie that Mu Zhen Yu had chosen was an action movie produced by NEXT Entertainment. The male lead looked dashing and the plot was wless. What the audience liked the most was the wless effect in the movie. It could be seen that the post-production team had done such a good job. The hint of romance in the movie made the audience satisfied. The leads had such good chemistry and it was not anything vulgar. The theme song of the movie came out as the credit end rolled. The song was written and sung by a popr veteran singer, Huo Yun Chen. Hearing the man¡¯s voice and the lyrics made the audience feel touched. The song was very suitable for the movie. As everyone began to leave the hall, Mu Zhen Yu turned to Zhang Li Xue and whispered, ¡°Should we go now?¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± The two of them exited the hall while discussing the movie together. As they finally arrived at the lounge area, Zhang Li Xue patted Mu Zhen Yu and spoke, ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, I needed to make a quick stop at the restroom.¡± Mu Zhen Yu turned in the direction of the restroom and nodded. ¡°Alright. Go ahead. I¡¯ll wait for you here.¡± Chapter 174 174 This is a Coincidence Mu Zhen Yu watched Zhang Li Xue walking over to the restroom with a faint smile on his face. Only once he could no longer see her, Mu Zhen Yu look away. The corner of his lips gradually turned up as he thought of what he was going to tell her. Then, slowly, his hand gripped tightly into a fist. Mu Zhen Yu got more anxious as he thought of what will happen and how will Zhang Li Xue react. He had waited for years for this moment to happen. Now that her little brother and the triplets were not around, Mu Zhen Yu was confident that at least, there will be no one around to disturb him when he make his confession. Mu Zhen Yu took out his phone again to check on the reservation he made for their lunch. He believed that he had made his preparation well. Mu Zhen Yu was confident that his chance was rtively high. After all, he had never heard about Zhang Li Xue dating anyone while he was away. The two of them had known each other for a while. Mu Zhen Yu believed that the girl would give him a chance to change their rtionship into something more... Mu Zhen Yu raised his head to look around, hoping that Zhang Li Xue would appear soon. Just then, he spotted a small stall selling fresh flowers. ..... His eyes lit up. Mu Zhen Yu walked over to the side and started to browse through a few of them. Then, he picked up a small bouquet of red roses and paid for it. ¡°President Mu?¡± Mu Zhen Yu heard the familiar voice and turned around. His eyes widened in surprise when he saw who it was. ¡°Miss Ye?¡± Ye Qing smiled brightly. ¡°I thought that I might get the wrong person. I didn¡¯t think that it was really you. Are you here to watch a movie as well?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Mu Zhen Yu nodded. ¡°Me too. This is a coincidence. That new action movie was quite good and a lot of people were rmending it.¡± Ye Qing was about to speak again when she saw the bouquet in the man¡¯s hand. However, she quickly noticed that Mu Zhen Yu was alone. ¡°President Ye, are you here on a date?¡± Ye Qing asked. There was a hint of teasing in her tone, but her eyes stayed vignt. ¡°Uh-huh. You could say that I am on a date.¡± Mu Zhen Yu smiled. He nced at the restroom area and saw that Zhang Li Xue has not returned. After the movie ended, there were a number of people heading to the restroom area. Perhaps there was a long queue before it was Zhang Li Xue¡¯s turn. Because Mu Zhen Yu was looking away, he failed to see the faint hint of disappointment in Ye Qing¡¯s eyes. She followed Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s gaze and quickly figured out what was happening. ¡°Your date should be a fortunate person,¡± Ye Qing said. The smile on her lips stiffened when he saw the gentle look on Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s face. ¡°What about you, Miss Ye? Are you alone?¡± ¡°I came with my friend. However, she had to leave quickly due to an emergency,¡± Ye Qing said. ¡°Then, I won¡¯t disturb you and your date. President Mu, have fun.¡± ¡°Thank you, Miss Ye.¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. ¡°I¡¯lle to your officeter to discuss our business together.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Ye Qing nodded. She turned around to leave, but after a meter away she identally took a wrong step and slipped. Fortunately, Ye Qing was able to support her body on the wall, preventing her from falling. Mu Zhen Yu was still watching her when she slipped. Sensing that something did not seem right, Mu Zhen Yu quickly went to her side. The Ye Group was one of his major business partners. The amount of money that Ye Qing¡¯s father had invested in hispany would make hispanyfortable for a year. Since Ye Qing was not far away from him, Mu Zhen Yu could not turn a blind eye. He walked over to Ye Qing and asked, ¡°Miss Ye, are you alright?¡± Ye Qing looked up and forced an assuring smile. ¡°I¡¯m alright.¡± She tried to stand up but fell down again. Her brow wrinkled as she was in deep pain. Mu Zhen Yu began to panic. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°I think I might have sprained my ankle.¡± Mu Zhen Yu lowered his gaze to look at Ye Qing¡¯s high heels. It was quite high and Mu Zhen Yu did not doubt that the girl might really sprain her ankle from walking in the shoes. ¡°Can you walk?¡± Mu Zhen Yu asked. ¡°I can try.¡± Ye Qing took a step forward and stopped again. The pain around her ankle was just too much. ¡°I don¡¯t think I can take another step.¡± She hesitated for a brief second before speaking again. ¡°President Mu, can I trouble you to take me over to the mall¡¯s entrance?¡± ¡°The mall¡¯s entrance?¡± ¡°I¡¯m taking the taxi to head back home,¡± Ye Qing said. ¡°But I can¡¯t walk with this foot. I can only hope that you can help.¡± She bit her lips as if considering something. ¡°Or, I can just ask someone else.¡± ¡°Nonsense.¡± Mu Zhen Yu shot a warning look at the woman. ¡°You are injured. Why are you heading home? Let¡¯s go to the hospital first to get you a check-up.¡± Ye Qing was about to speak when Mu Zhen Yu had spoken.¡¯ ¡°It hasn¡¯t been a long time since you injured your legs. Miss Ye, you should go to the hospital to get a check up.,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. ¡°I will take you there.¡± Ye Qing seemed to be considering his words for a while. Then, she nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll be counting on you.¡± Just like that, Mu Zhen Yu let Ye Qing hold the flowers while he helped her to leave. Worried that Ye Qing¡¯s injury might worsen, Mu Zhen Yu did not dy for too long. His attention was on Ye Qing that he had seemed to forget that he was supposed to be waiting for someone else. When Zhang Li Xue finally walked out of the restroom, there were not many people around the ce. She looked around but could not find Mu Zhen Yu where he should be waiting for her. Her frown deepened. Zhang Li Xue took her phone and dialed the man¡¯s number, however, his line seemed to be busy. Thinking that he might have stepped away for a while to take a call, Zhang Li Xue decided to sit down on a bench and wait for him. Chapter 175 175 Obstacle The peoplee and go to the cinemaplex. However, Mu Zhen Yu was nowhere to be seen. Zhang Li Xue took out her phone to call him again. This time, his line was no longer busy, but Mu Zhen Yu was not picking up his phone. After waiting for half an hour, Zhang Li Xue began to worry that something might be happening to him. She looked around, but she could not find the man. She wondered if perhaps she has been gone to the restroom for too long that Mu Zhen Yu decided to leave. Zhang Li Xue stood up and began to ask around if anyone might have seen Mu Zhen Yu. Fortunately, she still has Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s recent photo from hispany¡¯s opening that she could use. It was until she reached the flower shop did Zhang Li Xue finally got an answer. The shop attendant looked at Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s photo on the phone before giving Zhang Li Xue a quick lookover. ¡°I¡¯ve seen him.¡± Her eyes lit up. ¡°Do you know where he might have gone to?¡± The shop attendant began to hesitate. ¡°He left with a woman.¡± ..... ¡°A woman? Are you sure you didn¡¯t recognize the wrong person?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sure.¡± The man nodded slowly. He began to wonder if perhaps Mu Zhen Yu was two-timing the girls. ¡°This gentleman stopped by our shop to buy a bouquet just now. Of course, I remember him.¡± Zhang Li Xue was confused about what was going on. She tried to call Mu Zhen Yu repeatedly, but the man still did not pick up his phone. After waiting for more than an hour, Mu Zhen Yu finally picked up his phone. ¡°Xiao Li Xue!¡± There was a hint of anxiety in his tone. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, where are you?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked before Mu Zhen Yu was able to say anything more. ¡°I-¡± Mu Zhen Yu nced at the crowded hospital and heaved helplessly. ¡°I met an acquaintance in front of theplex. She was injured and I send her over to the hospital. Xiao Li Xue, I¡¯m sorry that I did not inform you earlier.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh in relief, knowing that the man was safe and sound. ¡°It is important to let your friend get an early treatment first.¡± ¡°Where are you?¡± He thought of the countless missed calls and hesitated. ¡°Are you still at the cinema? I¡¯ll go over to find you.¡± ¡°No. You don¡¯t have to,¡± Zhang Li Xue said quickly to stop him. ¡°After waiting for you for a few minutes, I already left,¡± she lied. Mu Zhen Yu felt very guilty after what had happened. After sending Ye Qing to the hospital, Mu Zhen Yu was too busy to let her see a doctor. Ye Qing¡¯s ankle began to swell and he had to apany that girl to get her ankle checked. Mu Zhen Yu was about to leave after everything was done, but Ye Qing¡¯s father showed up at the hospital and he had to spend a long time talking to that man. Ye Qing¡¯s father was an important businessman and he could not simply ignore him. The two spoke for a long time before Ye Qing¡¯s father left with the doctor. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s tone was weak. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, you don¡¯t have to worry. I¡¯m sure that your friend¡¯s condition was quite serious. You wouldn¡¯t leave unless it was an urgent matter, right?¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s words only made him feel a lot worse. Mu Zhen Yu knew that he was at fault. Even if he had to leave with Ye Qing, he should have informed Zhang Li Xue, or at least let someone pass a message. However, he left without saying a word. Fortunately, Zhang Li Xue was very understanding. If it was another person, he would have been scolded for hours. Still... Mu Zhen Yu felt that something was not quite right. If Zhang Li Xue had left, he shouldn¡¯t call his number a lot of times, right? Moreover... he seemed to recall that Zhang Li Xue had something to discuss with him. ¡°Then, should I go and find you at home?¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. ¡°Xiao Li Xue, didn¡¯t you say that you have something to talk to me about?¡± Zhang Li Xue began to panic. If Mu Zhen Yu headed to her home, then he would find out that she had lied. She did not want to put him into a tight spot. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, it¡¯s alright. I didn¡¯t go back home,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°After I left, I went out to find Su Jin.¡± Mu Zhen Yu thought of the confession that he was supposed to make and was disappointed that it was not going to happen again. Zhang Yi Hai and the triplets might not be around, but it seemed that he would still meet an obstacle to getting together with Zhang Li Xue. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°As for the matter that I wanted to talk to you about... Brother Zhen Yu, my uncle heard about yourpany and was interested in working together with you.¡± ¡°Your uncle?¡± ¡°Uh-huh. I wanted to introduce him to you,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°If it¡¯s alright, should I give him your number and let the two of you discuss business together?¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Mu Zhen Yu quickly agreed. Since that person was Zhang Li Xue¡¯s uncle, of course, Mu Zhen Yu was not going to say no. ¡°Then, Brother Zhen Yu, what about the matter that you wanted to say to me?''¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. She still remembered that the man had something to say to her. ¡°It¡¯s right. I will tell you next time,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. ¡°Are you sure?¡± Zhang Li Xue recalled that this was not the first time that Mu Zhen Yu wanted to tell her something. ¡°If it is important...¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s not that important,¡± Mu Zhen Yu spoke quickly. ¡°I will tell you next time.¡± He was going to give her a confession and he wanted to do it face to face. An important thing such as a confession should never be done through the phone. He wanted Zhang Li Xue to see his sincerity and he wanted to see how she would react. Mu Zhen Yu had no other choice but to postpone his confession again. Chapter 176 176 Suddenly Thought of Someone The two of them chatted briefly before they ended the call. As she put down her phone, Zhang Li Xue heaved a long sigh before she looked around. She has been waiting for more than an hour. Unexpectedly, Mu Zhen Yu left due to an emergency. Zhang Li Xue was hoping that Mu Zhen Yu would at least text her to tell her that he had already left. It must have been something serious. Otherwise, Mu Zhen Yu would not leave just like that, right? Her stomach started to grumble. Zhang Li Xue finally recalled that she nned to have her lunch with Mu Zhen Yu. However, something had happened and their n had changed. If her family members knew that she had dyed her lunch again, she would be nagged for hours. Picking up her purse, Zhang Li Xue decided to make a stop somewhere and have her meal. By this time, there were not many people around as the lunch hour had ended. As she ate her lunch alone, Zhang Li Xue suddenly thought of someone. Last time, she had brought some snacks for Bai Qi and the others. ..... Since she was nning to chase him, it wouldn¡¯t be a bad idea if she showed up at the hospital with some food, right? Zhang Li Xue grew excited as the idea came to her mind. After buying some packed meals, Zhang Li Xue headed over to the hospital. Once she arrived, Zhang Li Xue went straight to the department and found that Nurse Tian was at the counter. The elder nurse smiled when she saw her. Nurse Tian was quick to understand certain things. Everyone knew that Doctor Qi Zheng would not be at the hospital during the weekend. Then, the only reason Zhang Li Xue would show up at this ce was to look for the young doctor. This would not be the first time that the young girl was looking for Doctor Bai anyway... Last time, Zhang Li Xue showed up at the department to deliver some snacks for everyone. Then, when Doctor Bai heard about her visit, he quickly went over to look for her. Later, it took Doctor Bai a while before he returned to the department. Nurse Tian had also seen that Doctor Bai seemed to be in a good mood after looking for the girl. It wasn¡¯t hard for her to notice that there should be something between the two young people. ¡°Miss Zhang, hello,¡± Nurse Tian greeted the girl amiably. ¡°Are you here to look for Doctor Bai?¡± Zhang Li Xue was about to ask if Bai Qi was on duty when the nurse cleverly guessed that she was looking for that man. Instantly, her face heated up, but Zhang Li Xue did her best to control her emotion. She let out a light cough and spoke, ¡°Nurse Tian, is Doctor Bai on duty today?¡± If he was at home, then, she could head over to his apartment which was not far away from the hospital. The smile on Nurse Tian stretched out. ¡°Mmm... Doctor Bai is on duty today. However, he was in the middle of an operation.¡± Zhang Li Xue was a little disappointed to hear this news. Since he was in the middle of his work, then she did not want to disturb him. Perhaps she should leave the food she bought and text him that she had stopped by. ¡°Miss Zhang, would you like to wait for him in his office?¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Zhang Li Xue was a little surprised to hear the nurse¡¯s suggestion. ¡°Doctor Bai¡¯s surgery should end soon. If you wait for him for a while, you would be able to see him.¡± Zhang Li Xue was tempted when she heard the nurse¡¯s idea. However, she did not think that it would be appropriate for her to wait in his office, right? ¡°Miss Zhang, I¡¯m sure that Doctor Bai would not mind,¡± Nurse Tian continued. ¡°Last time, he had already reminded me that you are allowed to wait for him in his office whenever youe over.¡± Bai Qi really said that? Her eyes lit up. ¡°Anyway, you are also Doctor Qi¡¯s niece. It shouldn¡¯t be a problem.¡± Zhang Li Xue was still considering whether she should take this offer. Although she was aware of her feelings, Zhang Li Xue was still unaware of whether Bai Qi had someone he liked. She did not want to be a problem for him... As she was still weighing her decision, Nurse Tian had already walked over to her side and pulled her towards Bai Qi¡¯s office. Her mind was telling her that she shouldn¡¯t follow the nurse, however, her legs were very disobedient. Before she knew it, Zhang Li Xue was already stuffed into Bai Qi¡¯s office. ¡°Miss Zhang, just wait for a while. Doctor Bai should return soon,¡± Nurse Tian said. Her gaze fell on the beg of the takeaway food that Zhang Li Xue was carrying. Her lips turned into a knowing smile. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I will let Doctor Bai know that you are waiting for him here.¡± Nurse Tian shut the door, leaving Zhang Li Xue alone in the office. The silent atmosphere finally snapped her out of her trance. Zhang Li Xue stood in the middle of Bai Qi¡¯s office awkwardly. She looked around the familiar room and took her seat. Her heartbeat elerated as she was waiting for Bai Qi to show up. Zhang Li Xue wondered just how would he react when he saw her in his office. She wondered if she would make things difficult for Bai Qi by showing up at the hospital unannounced again. But thest time, Bai Qi seemed to have hinted for her to wait for him if she stopped by again. Then, waiting for him in his office should be alright? While Zhang Li Xue was still worrying about how Bai Qi was going to react, the man finally ended his surgery and came out of the theatre. After cleaning up his body for a bit, Bai Qi walked over to the nurse¡¯s station, wanting to find out if anything had happened when he was away. However, he quickly realized that the smile on Nurse Tian¡¯s face was a little creepy. ¡°Doctor Bai, you are back,¡± Nurse Tian spoke. ¡°How was the surgery?¡± ¡°It went smoothly.¡± Bai Qi shot the nurse an inquiring look. There was something very fishy about Nurse Tian. Fortunately, the nurse was unaware of Bai Qi¡¯s opinion. Otherwise, she might never let Bai Qi know that Zhang Li Xue came to visit him. ¡°Doctor Bai, someone is waiting for you in your office.¡± ¡°Someone?¡± Bai Qi frowned. He was a little tired after that operation and had nned to rest. ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Nurse Tian nodded. ¡°It¡¯s Miss Zhang. Doctor Qi¡¯s niece.¡± Instantly, Bai Qi¡¯s eyes lit up. Chapter 177 177 His Little Fairy was Flirting with Him? Bai Qi tried to keep his calm before he excused himself and return to his office. Although he was curious to know why Zhang Li Xue came to the hospital this time, Bai Qi was happier that he would be able to meet her. It seemed that his tiredness had gradually faded away when he knew that his little fairy was in his office. As he reached his room, Bai Qi stopped to take a deep breath. Then, he pushed the door open and saw that Zhang Li Xue was standing beside the window. She turned around slowly and smiled at him. The sunlight shone on her face. Bai Qi thought that his little fairy looked like an ethereal being. The young doctor was too stunned to move. He stood at the door, looking like an idiot. Fortunately for him. Zhang Li Xue did not seem to notice what happened. At this time, she was too anxious about Bai Qi¡¯s reaction when he saw her in his office. Being stared at by the person she liked made her feel a little shy. Zhang Li Xue pushed a few strands of hair behind her ears and broke the silence. ¡°Hi.¡± ..... Her voice finally snapped him out of his trance. ¡°Hi.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I came over unannounced again.¡± Zhang Li Xue shot him an awkward smile. ¡°I hope you don¡¯t mind.¡± ¡°Of course, I don¡¯t, ¡± Bai Qi spoke quickly. He hoped that Zhang Li Xue would often visit him at the hospital unannounced again. He quite liked the surprise. ¡°Nurse Tian said that you were in surgery and asked me to wait for you in the office,¡± Zhang Li Xue exined her presence. ¡°It¡¯s alright. You cane in whenever you want,¡± Bai Qi said. He steadied himself as he walked into his office and closed the door behind him. He headed to his study and took a seat. Then, he motioned for Zhang Li Xue to sit down across from him. ¡°Why are you at the hospital?¡± ¡°Mmm... Ie to see you.¡± His heart skipped a beat at her answer. He did not know whether this was the real reason that Zhang Li Xue had appeared in front of him. But, he did not care much about it. Bai Qi was simply happy that Zhang Li Xue had appeared in front of him. Zhang Li Xue raised the takeaway food in her hand. ¡°I bought you a little something to eat.¡± Bai Qi shifted his gaze towards the paper bag in Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hand. Just in time, his stomach made a loud growl, making him stunned. Bai Qi¡¯s face gradually turned red. He let out a cough and tried to exin, ¡°I was in the operational theatre just now and haven¡¯t got the time to have a meal.¡± Zhang Li Xue put the food on the table before taking a seat in front of him. ¡°Then, Ie at the right time.¡± Bai Qi could not agree more. His little fairy had always appeared before him at the right time. He liked her presence and hoped that she would stay forever. The smile on her lips widened. ¡°You should eat now. It¡¯s not much, but it will help to pad your stomach. It¡¯s not good to stay hungry.¡± Bai Qi took out the food from the paper bag and unwrapped the sandwiches. His movement halted and he looked at the girl again. ¡°What about you?¡± ¡°I already had my lunch beforeing over.¡± Bai Qi nodded. He recalled that Doctor Qi Zheng had once mentioned that his little fairy liked to skip her meal. Sometimes, she would get too busy and forget to eat. Because of that, they had thought that she was having a gastric problem a few months ago when in fact, it was appendicitis. Under Zhang Li Xue¡¯s gaze, Bai Qi took a bit at the sandwich and chewed it properly. Perhaps, it was because he was hungry, or perhaps it was because of his little fairy who had bought these sandwiches. Or perhaps, it was both. Bai Qi thought that this might be the best sandwich he had ever tasted. Without realizing it, he had eaten half of his sandwiches in a short time. Bai Qi raised his head again and saw that the little fairy was still watching him. The smile on her face made him suddenly feel that this situation was a little awkward. Bai Qi cleared his throat and asked, ¡°Li Xue, why are you here? Are you feeling unwell?¡± He was unable to believe that Zhang Li Xue hade to the hospital specially to see him. Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°I already told you that I came to see you.¡± She tilted her head to one side and spoke, ¡°It couldn¡¯t be that I can¡¯t look for you unless if I had something?¡± His heart was beating erratically. Why does it feel as if his little fairy was flirting with him? Bai Qi quickly pushed that thought away. He did not dare to entertain that thought. It was best if he did not dream too much. Otherwise, he would be disappointed. Bai Qi lowered his gaze again. ¡°Of course, you can. Li Xue, you cane over and look for me whenever you want.¡± His answer made her feel a little giddy. Zhang Li Xue decided that she shoulde over to find Bai Qi again whenever she was free. Perhaps this would help them to cultivate some feelings between them. But she has to be clever and avoided her Uncle Qi Zheng. If her uncle learned that she often visited the hospital to find Bai Qi, perhaps, he would tell her father. Then, her father would be in his overprotective mode. Tricking her little brother was hard enough. Zhang Li Xue did not want her father to make things difficult for Bai Qi. ¡°Since you don¡¯t mind it, then, I wille over whenever I¡¯m free. Is that alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°I promise I won¡¯t be disturbing your work. It¡¯s enough if I can hang out with you briefly.¡± Bai Qi was swallowing his food. Her words made it feel as if the food got stuck in his throat. ¡°Of course, you can. I already said that you should find me whenever you stop by at the hospital.¡± Chapter 178 178 Do You Want Me to Stay? Bai Qi could sense that there was something wrong with Zhang Li Xue. However, he did not dare to think too much. In the end, Bai Qi ate his sandwiches quietly, not daring to look up and look at his little fairy. The atmosphere was quiet, but both of them did not seem to mind it. They seemed to be enjoying their time in each other¡¯s presence. Zhang Li Xue especially was enjoying her time peeking at Bai Qi once in a while. From the corner of her eyes, Zhang Li Xue could see Bai Qi¡¯s tired face. A faint sigh escaped her. Zhang Li Xue had always known that being a doctor was not very easy. She had seen how her Uncle Qi Zheng and Auntie Yun¡¯s rtionship in the beginning. However, this job was a noble one. He might have to sacrifice a lot of things for his job. Even if it would be hard for her to chase after Bai Qi, Zhang Li Xue had no intention to give up so soon. She wanted to give herself this chance. ..... Bai Qi continued to eat his sandwiches slowly. Although he might appear tired, Zhang Li Xue could not help but think that the way he was eating his food silently was a little cute. She wanted to tease him but did not want to scare him too much. It was rare for the talkative Zhang Li Xue to stay silent. Zhang Li Xue waited until Bai Qi finished his food before she stood up. ¡°Since you have finished your meal, then, I should go back.¡± ¡°You¡¯re going back already?¡± Bai Qi was surprised when he heard her words. He was not expecting Zhang Li Xue to leave very early. He was hoping that his little fairy would stay around for a while longer. Her sweetughter reverberated in the room. ¡°Then, do you want me to stay?¡± Bai Qi let out a cough. Seeing the twinkle in her eyes made him feel as if his little fairy was teasing him. However, under the girl¡¯s gaze, Bai Qi could only try to keep his cool. ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled and decided not to pursue this matter. ¡°You should be tired after that surgery. Bai Qi, you should rest well. I don¡¯t want to disturb you.¡± Bai Qi did not mind. After all, his tiredness had almost dissipated the moment he saw her in his office. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s lively attitude was quite contagious. He found that he was in a better mood whenever she was around. He knew that from then on, he would always recall the moment he entered the office and found his little fairy in his office. Zhang Li Xue stared at the man for a while before walking to the door. Just as her hand was touching the handle, Zhang Li Xue turned around and asked, ¡°What kind of snacks would you prefer?¡± She saw the dumfounded look on his face and decided to exin, ¡°Next time, I would know what to bring.¡± His expression lit up. Bai Qi was looking forward to the next time Zhang Li Xue woulde to visit him again. ¡°I don¡¯t mind anything. I¡¯m not picky. As long as it is something convenient, I will eat them.¡± Zhang Li Xue seemed to be thinking of something. ¡°Un. I know.¡± He did not mind whatever food or snacks that Zhang Li Xue would bring with her. As long as it was something that was given by her, he would definitely eat them. She turned the handle and shed a smile at Bai Qi again. ¡°Then, I should go now.¡± ¡°I will send you back to your car.¡± Bai Qi would not miss the chance to stay with his little fairy longer. ¡°No need. You should really take a rest,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Seeing the tired look on his face made her heart ache. ¡°It¡¯s not easy for you to have time to rest.¡± Although she does want to stay with him longer, Zhang Li Xue knew that she should be considerate. She shouldn¡¯t make trouble for him. Otherwise, Bai Qi might not allow her toe and visit him at the hospital again. Zhang Li Xue shed him a smile. ¡°Bai Qi, I will see you again next time. Let¡¯s not forget that you promised to have another basketball practice with me.¡± Bai Qi chuckled. ¡°Of course. I still remember them. Alright then. Remember to text me when you get home.¡± ¡°Un. I know.¡± Zhang Li Xue waved her hand before she left the room. She headed to the elevator and walked through the lobby with a smile on her face. Zhang Li Xue thought that she had made small progress with Bai Qi and this was good enough. To chase Bai Qi, she nned to take a small step at a time. Later, Bai Qi would think of her often. Of course, Zhang Li Xue was unaware that the man she was chasing had always liked her from the moment he saw her in her flower girl dress. Zhang Li Xue was walking over to the entrance when she suddenly noticed a familiar silhouette not too far away from her. Her eyes widened when she recognized that person as Mu Zhen Yu. Instantly, Zhang Li Xue hid behind the wall to avoid being seen. It was then that she remembered that Mu Zhen Yu had told her that his friend was injured and needed to visit the hospital. However, she did not expect that Mu Zhen Yu would be going to this hospital. Seeing that he had stayed around after a long time, Zhang Li Xue wondered just how serious was his friend¡¯s injury. Her gaze shifted to the person beside Mu Zhen Yu. The woman had her arms around Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s arms as she tried to walk with her injured legs. Zhang Li Xue realized that she had seen this person before. Last time, this woman injured herself during Mu Zhen Yu¡¯spany¡¯s ceremony. Noticing how the woman¡¯s ankle was wrapped in thick gauze, Zhang Li Xue quickly guessed that the friend that Mu Zhen Yu had mentioned was no other than this girl. From the way that woman was looking at Mu Zhen Yu, Zhang Li Xue was sure that their rtionship should not be that simple. Chapter 179 179 Why Do You Sound Disappointed? Zhang Li Xue began to enter the new department and thus, she has be busier trying to learn new things. After working hard for a few days, Zhang Li Xue finally had time to catch her breath. As she was having her lunch in the staff¡¯s cafeteria, Zhang Li Xue took out her phone and stared at Bai Qi¡¯s name for a long time. She wanted to talk to him, but could not find an excuse to do so. Zhang Li Xue raked her brain and finally decided to use Bai Xi Xi as an excuse. Still... Zhang Li Xue had to rewrite her message a few times before she was finally satisfied. Once she thought that her text message was not that suspicious, Zhang Li Xue finally hit the send button. Then, she sat quietly while having her lunch as she anticipate Bai Qi¡¯s reply. Seconds turned to minutes. The smile on her face gradually faded. Seeing that Bai Qi had not replied to her message made her disappointed. ..... She wondered if he had an emergency and had to work again. It was the lunch hour, but it seemed that Bai Qi was not that free. Being a doctor was really hard... With a sigh, Zhang Li Xue decided to tidy up before returning to her office. Just as she was climbing up the stairs, the phone in her hand began to chime. Her eyes lit up. However, a few secondster, the joy in her expression died out again. Zhang Li Xue decided that she should assign a special ringtone for Bai Qi so that this thing would not happen again. Zhang Li Xue picked up the phone and spoke, ¡°Su Jin...¡± There was a brief silence on Fang Su Jin¡¯s part. ¡°Li Xue, why do you sound disappointed?¡± ¡°You¡¯re overthinking. I¡¯ve just had my lunch and am now climbing up the stairs,¡± Zhang Li Xue lied. Of course, no words could describe how disappointed she was when she saw that the person who called her was not the person she was hoping to hear from. Fang Su Jin decided not to press on this matter. ¡°Anyway, Li Xue, let me tell you something good.¡± Her tone sounded livelier. ¡°Next week, I¡¯m heading to Capital City. My mentor said they will showcase a few of my artwork in the gallery. Li Xue, do you want toe?¡± ¡°Mmm... I¡¯d love to go, but I just got transferred to a new department this week,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°It wouldn¡¯t be convenient for me to take a few days off.¡± Fang Su Jin let out a sigh in disappointment. ¡°But don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll send someone to visit the gallery on my behalf.¡± ¡°Who?¡± ¡°My brother. He¡¯s studying in Capital City, remember?¡± The corner of Fang Su Jin¡¯s lips started to twitch. ¡°Anyway, aspared to me, Yi Hai understands art a little better,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Forget it. I would rather prefer that you did not send anyone,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Li Xue, your little brother is quite scary.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Yi Hai might be a super annoying person, but he¡¯s not that scary. He might look all tough on the outside, but he¡¯s actually a softie.¡± Fang Su Jin recalled that scene where Zhang Yi Hai beat up the two troublemakers thest time. Each of his movements was fierce. Where was that softie? Fang Su Jin was doubting whether they are still talking about the same person. Zhang Li Xue heard a brief tone from her phone and quickly spoke, ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s not talk about this anymore. I¡¯m waiting for a message.¡± ¡°What is it that could be more important than me?¡± Fang Su Jin pretended to be hurt. ¡°I¡¯m waiting for Bai Qi¡¯s message.¡± ¡°Bai Qi? Doctor Bai?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± ¡°Hoo... What is this? Why do I sense that something is brewing?¡± ¡°Mmm... after talking to you the other day, I decided to chase after him.¡± Fang Su Jin wondered if she had misheard her friend¡¯s words. It took her a while for her to realize that Zhang Li Xue was serious. ¡°Su Jin, what do you think?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°It¡¯s not wrong for me to chase after him, right?¡± Fang Su Jin thought that chasing after Bai Qi was not necessary. After all, ording to her observation as an outsider, Bai Qi liked Zhang Li Xue. If she straightaway confessed to him that she liked him, there was no way that Bai Qi would reject her. But... of course, it wouldn¡¯t be fun to tell Zhang Li Xue all about this. ¡°At this age and year, it¡¯s not wrong for a woman to chase after the guy she liked,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Zhang Li Xue, I¡¯m rooting for you.¡± Zhang Li Xue felt relieved upon hearing her friend¡¯s words. Although she had made her decision, Zhang Li Xue was still doubting whether she was doing the right thing. The two friends chatted for a while with Fang Su Jin teasing her friend endlessly before they ended their call. Zhang Li Xue returned to the office and was busy with work again. The phone on her desk buzzed. Zhang Li Xue reached for her phone and did a double take when she saw Bai Qi¡¯s name on the screen. Swiftly, her lips stretched into a bright smile. Bai Qi apologized for not getting back to her sooner and exined that he was assisting his mentor with an important surgery. Then, he told her that she coulde to their apartment anytime to look for Bai Xi Xi. Zhang Li Xue nced at the time and frowned. After a while, her fingers were tapping quickly on the phone again. ¡°It¡¯s already passed lunch hour. Have you eaten yet?¡± This time, it did not take a long time for Bai Qi to reply to her message. ¡°The nurses have ordered a takeaway for me.¡± Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips. Then, she typed again. ¡°Will you be on night duty again today?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°Then, can I go and look for you? Do you want to have dinner together?¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°It¡¯s been a while since I¡¯ve seen Xi Xi after all.¡± Her hand was gripping tightly as she waited for his reply. ¡°Alright.¡± Chapter 180 180 Special Slippers The two of them made their n to meet nearby Bai Qi¡¯s apartment after work. Zhang Li Xue put down her phone on her desk with a bright smile on her face. The thought of meeting Bai Qi after work made her excited. Zhang Li Xue began to work diligently as she anticipate the time to clock off. A few minutes before it was time to leave, the phone on her desk buzzed again. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s name on her screen made her smile sweetly. However, the moment she read his messages, the smile on her face stiffened. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I got caught in an emergency. It might take a while before I can go back. Would you mind meeting a littleter?¡± Zhang Li Xue reread his messages a few times. Then, she sent out her reply before putting her phone back on the table. It was arranged for her to head over to his apartment first. Then, she will apany Bai Xi Xi while waiting for Bai Qi to return. Taking a deep breath, Zhang Li Xue decided that she should not mind much about it. After all, she would still be able to see Bai Qi after he was done with his work. ..... Still... Chasing after a doctor would not be an easy thing. It seemed that she will have to get used to having their n change because of his work. Bai Qi was a surgeon and he would often meet an emergency situation such as this. Zhang Li Xue coaxed herself that it would be better this way. At least, she could prepare herself for the future. If she wanted to be with Bai Qi, this was what she will have to face a lot. Zhang Li Xue stiffened. Thinking about their possible future made her shy and giddy at the same time. She began to wonder when did she begin to be this shameless? After her work ended, Zhang Li Xue tidied up her desk before she headed out. She informed her mother that she would be having dinner with a few friends before heading over to Bai Qi¡¯s apartment. The moment she arrived at his door, Bai Xi Xi greeted her with a bright smile on her face. ¡°Pretty Sister!¡± Zhang Li Xueughed upon seeing how the little girl had reacted. ¡°Xi Xi! Did you miss me?¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded enthusiastically. ¡°Pretty Sister, you haven¡¯te to see Xi Xi for a long time. Of course, I miss you a lot.¡± She turned her head to her left and right as she pointed at her hair clips. ¡°These were the ones you bought for me the other day. It¡¯s very pretty.¡± ¡°Mmm... I¡¯m d that you like it.¡± Bai Xi Xiughed. ¡°Pretty Sister, let¡¯s go in and wait for my brother together.¡± She changed her shoes and noticed that Bai Xi Xi had given her brand new slippers. It was pink, fluffy, and had small flowers embroidered on it. Zhang Li Xue thought that the slippers were adorable. ¡°Pretty Sister, do you like it? My brother and I bought it, especially for you,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°This is what my brother chose for you.¡± Bai Qi chose this one for her?? Her heartbeat elerated. Zhang Li Xue examined the pair of slippers again. The more she looked at it, the more that she began to like it. She thought that Bai Qi had such good taste. Of course, Zhang Li Xue would never guess that the reason why Bai Qi chose this particr design was that he had always thought of her as his little flower fairy. After a while, Zhang Li Xue turned to Bai Xi Xi again. ¡°It¡¯s cute andfortable. I like it a lot.¡± Bai Xi Xi heaved a breath of relief. ¡°That¡¯s good. My brother said we¡¯ll have to get you special slippers since you might be visiting us again. Pretty Sister, you muste over often to see me.¡± Zhang Li Xue patted the girl on her head. ¡°Un. Then, I wille over often to see you.¡± A thought came to her mind and Zhang Li Xue began to think that this would be the perfect time for her to find out a little something through Bai Xi Xi. ¡°Then... Other than me, did anyone else have their own special slippers?¡± Once she asked the question, Zhang Li Xue immediately felt a little guilty. She was tricking an unsuspecting little girl in the hope to chase after the big brother. ¡°Pretty Sister, you¡¯re the only person who has special slippers in this house,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°Other than you, there is no one else who woulde to this house.¡± Bai Xi Xi¡¯s words meant that other than her, Bai Qi had never invited anyone else to his apartment, right? Her heart was jumping in joy and she was feeling giddy again. But, Zhang Li Xue had to control herself before Bai Xi Xi would think that she had gone crazy. Zhang Li Xue looked around the house and saw a few books on the table. ¡°Xi Xi, what were you doing before I came over?¡± ¡°I was doing some practices,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°I¡¯m going to start school soon. My brother said I have to study hard so that we both can livefortably in the future. Then, no one would look down on both of us.¡± Hearing the little girl¡¯s words made her heart ache. Zhang Li Xue wondered just how Bai Qi managed to raise an adorable and obedient child as Bai Xi Xi on his own. If it was her, Zhang Li Xue did not have the confidence that she could do it. She was spoiled from a young age. It was hard to imagine her life without her parents around. Zhang Li Xue walked over to the coffee table and looked at the mathematics workbooks before turning to Bai Xi Xi again. ¡°Xi Xi, you have worked hard.¡± Her brother was not around to supervise her, but Bai Xi Xi was studying diligently. Bai Xi Xi smiled shyly. ¡°Do you understand everything well? If you have anything you don¡¯t understand, you can ask me. I¡¯m very good at mathematics.¡± Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Then, Pretty Sister, can you teach me? There are a few questions that I don¡¯t quite understand.¡± Zhang Li Xue sat down together as she taught Bai Xi Xi how to solve the questions. The two of them had a serious look on their faces as they looked at the workbook together. When Bai Qi entered his apartment, this was the scene that he witnessed. Chapter 181 181 Her n Backfired Bai Qi knew that he had arranged to meet Zhang Li Xue at his apartment. However, when he saw her with his little sister in the living room, Bai Qi was too stunned to move. The two girls raised their heads simultaneously to look at him. It gave him this feeling that having the people he loved waiting for him at home. Suddenly, the small house he lived in had be warmer. Although his apartment was tiny, it would be enough if he could stay together with the people he cared about. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, you¡¯re back!¡± Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes lit up when she saw her brother. Bai Qi shifted his gaze to his sister and smiled. ¡°Mmm... Have you been studying?¡± ¡°Un. Pretty Sister taught me to do some questions that I could not answer. Brother, Pretty Sister is very smart and her teaching was a lot easier to understand.¡± His lips turned into a smile. When Bai Qi turned to Zhang Li Xue again, he suddenly recalled the day this girl had appeared at his home wearing the new school uniform. ..... Zhang Li Xue was a year younger than him, but she went to school earlier because she was too smart. If his family did not move away to S Country, perhaps the two of them would grow up together. It was possible that the two of them would be going to school together and ying basketball... Bai Qi forced himself to stop thinking of the past. ¡°Have you waited for a long time?¡± Bai Qi spoke as he looked at Zhang Li Xue. I¡¯m sorry, there was an emergency patient.¡± He was ready to clock off when someone announced that the emergency department was short of staff and they needed a few doctors over to help. An ident urred on the highway and there were several victims. Since he was quite free, Bai Qi decided to go over and help. Although he had exined his situation to her a while ago, Bai Qi was still worried that his little fairy would be angry. No one liked the feeling of waiting for a long time. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue waved her hand. ¡°Saving life is much more important.¡± She turned to Bai Xi Xi and spoke, ¡°Besides, I liked spending time with Xi Xi.¡± While teaching Bai Xi Xi some mathematics, Zhang Li Xue took her time to dig out some matters about Bai Qi. From their conversation, Zhang Li Xue found out that Bai Qi had never dated anyone before. Zhang Li Xue thought that it was also possible. After all, the young doctor was too busy raising his little sister. Where would he have time to date? Although that was very unfortunate for Bai Qi, Zhang Li Xue was happy with this news. Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes turned to crescent. She held Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hand tightly as if to tell her that she too liked spending her time with her Pretty Sister. ¡°Do you still want to go out? Or... I can prepare something really quick.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s just go out and grab something.¡± Zhang Li Xue remembered that this man had just gotten off work. She did not want him to tire himself with cooking a meal. Bai Xi Xi looked at her brother again. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, let¡¯s go and eat some noodles.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed, knowing just how much this little girl liked to eat noodles. ¡°Un. I remember that there¡¯s a good noodle restaurant nearby.¡± ¡°Then... Wait here for a while. I will go and put down my things first,¡± Bai Qi said. Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Un. You go ahead.¡± As Bai Qi walked into his room, his gaze caught the sight of Zhang Li Xue wearing the new slippers they had bought for her not too long ago. His heart raced. Who would have thought that seeing Zhang Li Xue wearing something that he had bought for her would make him this happy? He could only hope that Bai Xi Xi would not tell her anything unnecessary. Otherwise, he would feel embarrassed. Of course, he did not know that his little sister had already told his little fairy some things. Bai Qi went into his room and changed into a new set of clothes before hee out again. Seeing the twodies waiting for him made him smile. After a brief discussion, the two of them decided to visit the noodle shop that Bai Xi Xi liked so much. As they walked into the shop, Zhang Li Xue could not help but remember that she had run into Bai Qi at this shop with her brother months ago. It felt as if it has been too long ago. At that time, she was still unaware that Bai Qi had such an adorable little sister. The trio sat down and ordered some noodles. Fortunately, they did not have to wait for a long time before their food arrived. Bai Xi Xi talked about her school before telling her brother about the method that her Pretty Sister had taught her earlier. Zhang Li Xue ate her noodle silently as she peeked at the siblings. She wanted to chat with Bai Qi too. Her n backfired. She had thought that using Bai Xi Xi to ask Bai Qi out was a good idea. However, she realized that with the little girl around, flirting with Doctor Bai would be impossible. If Bai Xi Xi knew that she could be so shameless, perhaps the little girl would no longer want to call her Pretty Sister. Zhang Li Xue made a note to herself that next time, she has to ask Bai Qi out alone. Then, Bai Qi would have no other choice but to look at her. She loved Bai Xi Xi, but she wanted to spend her time with Bai Xi Xi¡¯s brother a lot more. Otherwise, she won¡¯t be making her progress and they can only stick to being friends forever. In order to pursue the young doctor, Zhang Li Xue needed to be brave. ¡°Pretty Sister, when are you going to teach me to y basketball again?¡± The question snapped her out of her trance. Zhang Li Xue turned to Bai Qi and smiled. ¡°That... we will have to let your brother decide.¡± Bai Qi let out a cough. Bai Xi Xi needed to go to school and Zhang Li Xue had to go to work. If they wanted to go out together, he have to consider their time as well. ¡°Mmm... I Should have a weekend day off next week,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Perhaps we can go and practice basketball together?¡± Chapter 182 182 [Bonus chapter]I Like My Brother More Bai Qi paid for their dinner. Initially, Zhang Li Xue nned to treat them since she was the one who suggested having dinner together. However, seeing the look on Bai Qi¡¯s face, she decided not to argue. Anyway, she could always use this as an excuse to ask them out again. The corner of her lips tilted into a smile. Zhang Li Xue thought thating up with this idea was pretty good. The trio left the noodle shop together and Zhang Li Xue walked them back to their apartment as her car was parked nearby. Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh, thinking that the time she spent with Bai Qi was too short. It was rare for Bai Xi Xi to be out at this time. Considering that she will have to sleep early and head over to school tomorrow, Zhang Li Xue suggested for they send her back to the apartment first. As Bai Qi too was unwilling to part with his little fairy, he decided to follow her suggestion. ¡°Pretty Sister, you have to promise toe over and look for me again,¡± Bai Xi Xi spoke, knowing that it was time for them to part. ..... Zhang Li Xueughed. She stretched her hand and patted the girl on her hair. ¡°Un. I promise.¡± ¡°You cane over and see Xi Xi whenever you liked even when I¡¯m not around,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°I will let Auntie Ji know that you would apany Xi Xi.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at the tall man in front of her. ¡°Do you mean to say that you trust me with your little sister?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± ¡°Xi Xi is too cute. What if I kidnapped her?¡± Bai Qi saw the teasing look in her eyes and chuckled. The voice in his head was saying that it would be better for her to kidnap the brother too. However, those were not the words that Bai Qi would dare to say out loud. ¡°Pretty Sister...¡± Bai Xi Xi¡¯s voice broke their eye contact. The little girl held her brother¡¯s hand tightly while looking at her with her bright eyes. ¡°I like you, but I like my brother a lot more.¡± There was a brief silence between them before both Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi burst intoughter. Bai Qi pinched his sister lightly on the cheek. He was happy to know that his little sister picked his side. But as for liking... His gaze shifted to the little fairy. His feelings for Zhang Li Xue were something more than familial love. In the beginning, he was entranced by her cuteness and wanted her attention. But soon, her kindness and friendship touched him so much that he was unable to forget her even after years of not seeing each other. Bai Qi could only apologize to his sister in his heart. He could not expect his little sister to understand his feeling at her age. ¡°Alright. Xi Xi, you should go back to your room and prepare to sleep first,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°You still have to go to school tomorrow.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded before turning to Zhang Li Xue again. There was a hint of anxiety in her eyes. ¡°Pretty Sister, pleasee over again. I still like you a lot.¡± The little girl was suddenly worried that her Pretty Sister would stoping over to y with her just because of her words earlier. Zhang Li Xue smiled. Of course, she did not mind the little girl¡¯s words. She was not trying topete with Bai Qi. ¡°Un. I know. I will definitelye over and y with Xi Xi again.¡± Bai Xi Xi smiled brightly upon hearing her words. It was only now that she felt more at ease. The little girl bid her goodbye. Habitually, Bai Qi walked Zhang Li Xue to her car. They walked down the stairs in silence while trying to figure out what they should say before it was time for Zhang Li Xue to leave. Bai Qi heaved a sigh when he could already see Zhang Li Xue¡¯s AUDI from a distance. Time seemed to move so fast whenever he was with his little fairy. ¡°Thank you foring over and apanying Xi Xi,¡± Bai Qi spoke before they reached her car. Zhang Li Xue turned to meet his gaze. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Bai Qi tightened his hand into a fist, thinking of a way to dy her return. ¡°Then, tomorrow, will you have to work the night shift?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°When I have to work on the night shift, Xi Xi would usually stay at thendlord¡¯s house. Although Xi Xi is older enough, I still could not be at ease to let her stay at home alone.¡± ¡°You are right. It is safer for Xi Xi to stay under adult supervision, especially at night.¡± ¡°If you want to see Xi Xi again, tell me. I will let Auntie Ji know that you¡¯re someone we could trust.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°Then, what if I wanted to look for you?¡± Bai Qi looked at the girl in front of him in surprise. His heartbeat gradually elerated. He suppressed that feeling and cleared his throat. ¡°Of course, you cane over and find me whenever you want.¡± Bai Qi hesitated for a while before continuing, ¡°But, I might not always be free. If I did not reply to your message quickly, then I should be busy.¡± ¡°Then, what if I wanted to look for you tomorrow? Will that be alright?¡± Bai Qi began to feel that there was something strange, but he quickly suppressed that feeling away. In his mind, he was just someone who would not be able to provide anything for her. There was no way for someone like Zhang Li Xue would like him. Bai Qi quickly made an excuse that this was merely two friends getting together to catch up. ¡°Then, can you apany me for a meal?¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I will bring something for both of us. We can have our meal at the cafeteria or something.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Bai Qi could not help but ask. ¡°You still have to eat dinner tomorrow, right?¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°I just thought that I enjoyed spending time and chatting with you about a lot of things.¡± His heart skipped a beat. Bai Qi wanted to say something, but the questions he wanted to ask were stuck in his throat. ¡°Then, I will see you again tomorrow.¡± Zhang Li Xue did not give him any chance to reject her. She quickly entered her vehicle and waved her hand before driving home. Chapter 183 183 He Rong¡¯s Call That night, the young doctor was unable to sleep well. Bai Qi kept on recalling the way Zhang Li Xue had acted these past few days. Her words and the way she looked at him made him anxious, but not in a bad way. Something in his stomach turned and the feeling was as exciting and scary as riding the roller coaster for the first time. In fact, Bai Qi realized that something had changed from the day that Zhang Li Xue appeared at the hospital to sending some steamed buns to everyone who was working the night shift. Bai Qi wanted to believe that Zhang Li Xue might give him hints that she liked him. However, he still did not dare to entertain such thoughts. His personality and low confidence did not allow him to have this dream. In his mind, Zhang Li Xue was a fairy that he could only watch and protect. To be with her was something unattainable. But he liked her so much. Even if it would be nearly impossible, Bai Qi thought that he still wanted to be given the chance to pursue her. That feeling was something that he could not eliminate, no matter how much his brain tried to reason with him. The young doctor continued to think about the girl almost all night. When he woke up in the morning, Bai Qi was still trying to determine real life and fantasy. Moreover, the ck rim under his eyes seemed to worsen. ..... Bai Xi Xi stared at her brother with worry. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, you¡¯re turning into a panda. Did you have trouble sleeping?¡± Bai Qi sighed. ¡°I was reading some documentsst night,¡± he lied. ¡°I did not notice that it was toote.¡± The frown on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face deepened. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, you can¡¯t do this. You need to look after your health properly. Otherwise, I would worry.¡± A faint smile curled on his lips. ¡°Un. I know. I will remember to rest a lot more so that Xi Xi will not have to worry.¡± He gestured to the food on the table and spoke, ¡°Quickly eat your breakfast. I will send you over to your school.¡± Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes lit up. Then, she picked up her chopsticks and began to eat her food slowly. It was a rare chance for her to have her brother send her over to her school. After sending his little sister to school, Bai Qi went straight to the hospital. He went to his mentor¡¯s office to discuss a few things. However, before he could utter a word, Qi Zheng had spoken first. ¡°Bai Qi, why do you look as if you did¡¯t have enough sleep?¡± Qi Zheng asked. ¡°Wait. If I remember correctly, you were not on the night shift yesterday. Were you bullied again?¡± ¡°No.¡± Bai Qi coughed. ¡°Doctor Qi... I just had something in my mind and was unable to fall asleep.¡± And this matter had something to do with your niece. But of course, Bai Qi only dared to say those words in his mind. He did not want Doctor Qi to know that he was close with Zhang Li Xue. Qi Zheng stared at the young man in front of him. ¡°If you ran into a problem, you have to remember to tell me.¡± His lips tilted up into a warm smile. ¡°Un. I know.¡± Qi Zheng waved his hand. Then, the two of them started to discuss Bai Qi¡¯s paperwork. Later, Bai Qi was busy with his work that he did not have time to think of anything else. During lunch hours, the others went to the cafeteria to have their meal, but Bai Qi continued to stay in his office to do his work. There was a knock on his door and Nurse Tian peeked into his room. ¡°Doctor Bai, I¡¯m going to the cafeteria,¡± the elder nurse spoke. ¡°Do you want to join me and the others or would you like me to order a takeaway for you?¡± Bai Qi nced at the scattered paperwork on his table. ¡°Nurse Tian, please help to order a takeaway for me.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± After exchanging a few more words, Nurse Tian left. However, Bai Qi finally realized that he seemed to have forgotten about something. Last night, didn¡¯t Zhang Li Xue tell him that she woulde to the hospital and apany him for dinner? How could he forget? As the thought came to his mind, Bai Qi reached for his phone and texted Zhang Li Xue to confirm. The girl¡¯s reply came over a few secondster. ¡°Un. I wille over and find you after work. Bai Qi, what would you like to eat?¡± Bai Qi stared at her message for a long time. He still thought that he was dreaming. His little fairy woulde to the hospital just to apany him for dinner... As he was still staring at his phone with a dazed expression, the phone in his hand chimed, surprising him. Bai Qi almost dropped the phone on the ground. Fortunately, he was quick enough to react. His heart raced, thinking that it was his little fairy who called. However, when he saw the name on the screen, Bai Qi could not help but sigh in disappointment. He picked up the phone call and pressed it to his ear. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Bai Qi, it¡¯s me. He Rong,¡± the man identified himself. ¡°Is this a bad time?¡± Bai Qi cleared his throat as he wonder if the disappointment in his tone was too apparent. ¡°No. I¡¯m currently on a break.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good,¡± He Rong spoke. ¡°It has been a few months since you moved over to Y City. How was it? Is everything alright?¡± The two friends chatted briefly before He Rong finally spoke about the reason he called. ¡°That¡¯s right. I just wanted to let you know that my wife and I will be heading to Y City at the end of this month.¡± Bai Qi smiled. ¡°nning to continue your honeymoon?¡± ¡°My wife wanted to visit her best friend and her family,¡± He Rong said. ¡°That¡¯s right. Do you remember that woman you helped during our wedding? That¡¯s her. Zhang Li Xue.¡± ¡°Un. I remember.¡± Bai Qi had never told his friend that he knew Zhang Li Xue from kindergarten. If He Rong knew that he was still in contact with her, how would he react? ¡°Moreover... I wanted to look for you to discuss something,¡± He Rong said. His tone turned serious. ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± ¡°You remember the first time we met in S Country?¡± He Rong said. ¡°You invested some money into mypany.¡± Of course, Bai Qi remembered the day well. He was listening to He Rong¡¯s speech and decided to spend a little money he have in hand and invested them in He Rong¡¯spany. ¡°Recently, thepany made some money. As the investor, of course, you will get some profit,¡± He Rong said. He Rong reported the amount of money that Bai Qi would receive. The moment Bai Qi heard the number, he was unable to react. Chapter 184 184 A Hint of Sourness For the rest of the day, Bai Qi¡¯s emotion was a littleplicated. Bai Qi would never think that the profit share he would receive from He Rong would be that much. Back then, when he had attended that convention, there were a few otherpanies who were looking for investors as well. In the end, he decided that he liked He Rong¡¯s idea and invested in hispany. Those were the money he had spent before his father¡¯spany went bankrupt. Back then, he never thought of asking He Rong to return the money to him. He had thought that asking back for the money he invested was inappropriate. The amount was insignificant aspared to the amount of money his father had owed. Moreover, at that time, he was caring for his pregnant mother. Later, he had forgotten all about it. He Rong has been a good friend and he had almost forgotten about the money he had invested. Who would have thought that after years has passed, He Rong would secure a big project and the profit would be that much? Bai Qi was too stunned to hear the amount of money he would get. If He Rong¡¯spany continued to do well, he might receive a lot more money. ..... The thought that he would not have to worry about his rent and bills for the next few years almost made him cry. Only God knew how much he had struggled these past few years. He wanted to be a doctor. However, with his current position, the sry he got was not that much. Moreover, Bai Xi Xi was still growing up and there was a lot of money to be spent. His little sister might not care about wearing her old clothes, but his heart would ache each time that he looked at her in her faded dress. The money would be enough to support him and Xi Xi¡¯s life for a few years. He might be able to send her to a better school. If he was smart enough to save and spend wisely, he would never have to worry about Bai Xi Xi¡¯s college. Now that he no longer have to worry about money, he didn¡¯t have to feel inferior to stand beside his little fairy, did he? His money might never match the girl¡¯s family¡¯s wealth. Zhang Li Xue herself might never care about such things. But at least, he would not have to worry about spending some money when he was with her. On that day, Bai Qi spent a few minutes in the restroomposing himself. No one knew what he was doing, but when he got out again, his eyes were slightly reddened. Then, he returned to do his job with a clear mind. With his good mood, Bai Qi began to work diligently. He had not noticed that he has been sitting in his office preparing the paperwork for hours. The sound of knocking on the door startled him. Bai Qi nced at the door quickly and spoke, ¡°Come in.¡± When the door was pushed open, the scent of a familiar fragrance wafted to his nose. Bai Qi looked up again and was startled to find Zhang Li Xue in front of him with a bright smile on her face. Zhang Li Xue tilted her head to one side and spoke, ¡°Doctor Bai, is this a bad time?¡± ¡°No.¡± Bai Qi stood up quickly as he continued to stare at her with his eyes widened. ¡°Please,e in.¡± As if he had realized something, Bai Qi nced at the clock. Then, he remembered that Zhang Li Xue had told him that she would being to the hospital to apany him for dinner. Just now, he was too focused on his paperwork that he had not noticed the time. He did not realize that he has been working until it was toote. Zhang Li Xue closed the door behind her. Then, she raised the paper bags in her hand. ¡°Is it convenient for you to have dinner now? I brought us some food.¡± Bai Qi lowered his gaze, feeling slightly guilty that he had forgotten about their promise. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I lost track of time.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at the papers scattered on his desk. ¡°Are you busy?¡± She pursed her lips, wondering if she was too insistent to have dinner with him that she had disturbed him. She wanted to pursue him. Not to cause him inconvenience. ¡°No matter how busy I am, I still have time to apany you for a meal.¡± Bai Qi began to tidy up his desk. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I still have plenty of time to look at them.¡± He shifted his gaze to the paper bag she was carrying. ¡°What did you get?¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh in relief, seeing that she was really not causing a disturbance for him. ¡°You only said that you are not picky with food. I don¡¯t know what you like, therefore, I just bought a few dishes that I like.¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine too.¡± As long as it was something that his little fairy liked to eat, then, he would like them too. ¡°Then, should we have our meal at the cafeteria?¡± Bai Qi thought of the cafeteria which was crowded with people and decided against it. ¡°How about the hospital¡¯s rooftop?¡± ¡°Rooftop?¡± ¡°Un. It has an amazing view and the ce is quitefortable too. Have you been there previously?¡± Zhang Li Xue shook her head. Although she had visited the hospital many times before, it was never for sightseeing. Bai Qi smiled. ¡°Then, I guess you will like the ce.¡± After Bai Qi had tidied up his ce, Zhang Li Xue went with him to the rooftop. The two of them took the elevator to the top floor. As they were waiting for the elevator to reach the floor, Zhang Li Xue could not help but notice that a few young nurses were looking at Bai Qi. Looking at the way they were whispering to each other would tell her just what they had in mind. It seemed that this was not the first time something like this had happened. Previously, when Bai Qi was walking her around the hospital, there would be others who would steal a few nces at him as well. But she had never paid much attention to them until now. Zhang Li Xue nced at the tall man beside her. Bai Qi was really good-looking. With his look, it would not be impossible if he would attract some butterflies. As the thought came to her mind, Zhang Li Xue felt a hint of sourness... Chapter 185 185 She was a Little... Jealous. After stopping at a few floors, the two of them finally reached their floor. As they walked out, Bai Qi noticed that there was something wrong with his little fairy¡¯s expression. Reaching at the emergency exit, Bai Qi turned to the girl and asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Zhang Li Xue blinked, pretending as if she could not understand anything. ¡°You don¡¯t look too good.¡± Bai Qi stepped closer to her. He shifted the paper bag in his hand to another. Then, he stretched his hand to touch Zhang Li Xue¡¯s forehead. His sudden movement made her stunned. Because they were too close to each other, Bai Qi¡¯s masculine scent wafted to her nose. Gradually, her cheek turned a little redder. ¡°It is a little hot,¡± Bai Qimented. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Zhang Li Xue took a step back. ¡°It¡¯s probably hot because there were a lot of people in the elevator. It won¡¯t be that warm in a while.¡± Bai Qi studied her face before finally deciding not to press on this matter. ..... Zhang Li Xue scolded herself for being embarrassed too easily. How was she supposed to chase this man if her skin was too thin? The man only put his hand on her forehead but it could already make her face turn like a cooked lobster. The pretty nurses and doctors would have a lot of chances to meet him at the hospital. Meanwhile, she could only create some excuse to see him like this. Seeing how there were a lot of women seemed to be interested in Bai Qi, Zhang Li Xue decided that she needed to be more shameless. Zhang Li Xue climbed up the stairs lost in her own thoughts. As they were nearing the door, Zhang Li Xue spoke breaking the silence between them. ¡°Doctor Bai, it seemed that you are quite popr, huh?¡± Her heart felt sour whenever she thought of how the young nurses were looking at Bai Qi. Zhang Li Xue had to admit that she was a little... jealous. ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°Just now, the young nurses were looking at you, right?¡± Her tone sounded casual. However, Zhang Li Xue was observing Bai Qi¡¯s reaction. There was a helpless look on Bai Qi¡¯s face. ¡°I would rather not be that popr among them.¡± He could still remember how troublesome it was with Doctor Xiao. ¡°I don¡¯t like them,¡± Bai Qi spoke. I only like you. However, those were not the words that he could say out loud. In the dimmed emergency staircase, Bai Qi¡¯s gaze on Zhang Li Xue was a little hot. But before the girl could notice anything, Bai Qi had retracted his gaze. He used his staff ID and gained the ess to the rooftop garden. A light beeping sound was heard. Bai Qi pushed the door before turning around with a gentle smile on his face. ¡°Come in.¡± Seeing that Bai Qi did not want to talk about this matter, Zhang Li Xue decided not to push it. She retracted her gaze and walked through the door. A light gasp escaped her upon seeing the beautiful garden in front of her. The space was decorated with bushy bamboo nts. At the side were a few spaces for one to sit down and rx. There were a few lights around to brighten the garden. It was the first time that she came to this ce. Zhang Li Xue had never known that there was a ce such as this. The two of them sat down and Zhang Li Xue began to look around. ¡°Is it fine for me to be here?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°This ce is restricted to staff only, right?¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. I¡¯m the one who brought you here.¡± Bai Qi ced the paper bag on the table and took out the food container. There was a rule that the staff could bring their family member to this little garden. Zhang Li Xue could be considered a family member, right? Noticing that Bai Qi had begun to arrange the food container on the table, Zhang Li Xue hurriedly helped him out. She handed him a pair of chopsticks and let him taste the food she brought. While Bai Qi was tasting the food, Zhang Li Xue was watching him with great interest. The girl who decided that she should be more shameless did not bother to hide her gaze. Although being stared at was making him slightly ufortable, Bai Qi decided not to say anything about it. The clueless young doctor only thought that she was looking at him because she was curious to know whether the taste of the food would suit his preferences. After taking a bite of the food, Bai Qi looked up again with a hesitant gaze. ¡°Why don¡¯t you eat as well?¡± Zhang Li Xue finally retracted her gaze and ate slowly while peeking at a certain someone. ¡°The food tasted good.¡± Bai Qi noticed how Zhang Li Xue¡¯s smile widened and cleared his throat. ¡°Where did you get them? Next time, I will bring Xi Xi to taste them as well.¡± ¡°I made them.¡± His movement halted. There was a hint of surprise in Bai Qi¡¯s eyes as he looked at Zhang Li Xue. Then, his gaze shifted to the food again. ¡°I borrowed the hotel¡¯s kitchen to prepare them and used their takeaway boxes,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Her smile turned gentler. ¡°I¡¯m d that you liked them.¡± It was said that to win a man¡¯s heart was through his stomach. Zhang Li Xue was working really hard to chase after Bai Qi. Fortunately, she was someone who knew how to cook and Bai Qi liked the food. Otherwise, she would feel really disappointed. Bai Qi lowered his gaze to look at the box. It was then that he realized that there was that logo from The Orchid¡¯s Hotel. It seemed that Zhang Li Xue was telling him the truth. Bai Qi felt as if something were stuck in his throat. He could not help but think that Zhang Li Xue was acting strangely again. The thought came to his mind again, but Bai Qi was hesitant to believe that there were such things. He lowered his gaze and watched as the girl ate her meal from the corner of his eyes. After a brief silence, Bai Qi broke the silence. ¡°Zhang Li Xue...¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± The girl shed him a smile. His throat bobbed. ¡°Why... are you so nice to me?¡± Chapter 186 186 Another Reason Zhang Li Xue met Bai Qi¡¯s gaze and wondered if he knew what she was trying to do. She bit the end of her chopsticks briefly before letting it go. She took a deep breath and shed him a smile. ¡°Why do you ask me this question?¡± Her head tilted to one side. ¡°Why can¡¯t I be nice to you? Aren¡¯t we friends?¡± Bai Qi lowered his gaze and a faint smile that did not reach his eyes appeared. It turned out that his little fairy was only being nice to him because they were friends. Then... would she treat all her friends the same way? Then... what about Mu Zhen Yu? Was she nice to him too because they were friends? Bai Qi could not help but feel a little disappointed by her answer. He realized that he did not want Zhang Li Xue to be nice to him just because they were friends. He had hoped that to his little fairy, he would be a little special. Bai Qi looked up again. ¡°Well, you are right. We are friends.¡± He shifted his gaze to the takeaway boxes in front of him and spoke, ¡°Let¡¯s eat quickly before the food gets cold.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ..... As the man lowered his head to eat again, Zhang Li Xue continued to secretly observe him. She could sense the change in his mood. They were sitting too close to each other. Because of that, Zhang Li Xue noticed how the light in his eyes dimmed. Bai Qi seemed to be bothered upon hearing her answer. What does this mean? Could she consider this as Bai Qi wanting to be more than friends with her? Just as the thought came to her mind, Zhang Li Xue quickly warned herself not to daydream. Bai Qi was always a gentleman. ording to her observation, this man did not seem to have an interest in another girl. Perhaps, Bai Qi had not thought of getting into a rtionship. This man was too busy raising his little sister as well as doing his best at work. A faint sigh escaped her. The two of them continued to eat in silence. This situation made the talkative Zhang Li Xue ufortable. She nced at Bai Qi again and asked, ¡°Bai Qi.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Bai Qi finally raised his head to look at his little fairy. ¡°Are you in a bad mood?¡± Bai Qi paused. He wondered if the change in his mood was too apparent. He shook his head and spoke, ¡°No.¡± He forced an assuring smile. ¡°I was just thinking about work matters.¡± As he said those words, Bai Qi realized that he needed to change the topic fast before his little fairy might find out something about him. ¡°That¡¯s right. He Rong called earlier,¡± Bai Qi spoke. ¡°He said that he will being to Y City at the end of the month. Mmm... I remember that you were friends with his wife, right?¡± Just like that, Bai Qi had sessfully shifted his little fairy¡¯s attention. ¡°Huan Huan ising? Hey, that girl didn¡¯t say anything to me.¡± Zhang Li Xue wondered if he should confront her friend about this matter. However, she won¡¯t know how to exin that she had heard this news from Bai Qi, right? ¡°She probably wanted to surprise you,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Last time, you were her bridesmaid. How did you get to know He Rong¡¯s wife?¡± ¡°Mmm... My mother and Huan Huan¡¯ste mother were friends. They were roommates at university. Because of that, Huan Huan and I were quite close as well.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°Who would have thought that when we both entered the university, the two of us would stay as roommates as well.¡± She looked at Bai Qi and asked. ¡°Then, how about you? How did you get to know He Rong?¡± ¡°We met at a convention in S Country,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°He Rong was giving a speech and I was one of the attendees.¡± The corner of his lips turned up as he recalled the conversation with He Rong earlier that day. In the end, both Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi ended up chatting about their friends as they ate their dinner. It was a bit hard to believe that they met again at the couple¡¯s wedding. Although both Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi both wanted to spend their time longer together, they realized that Bai Qi needed to get back to his duty. Bai Qi tidied up the takeaway box and spoke, ¡°Thank you for apanying me for dinner today. The food you cooked was especially delicious.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°Uh-huh. You are lucky. It was not easy for one to taste my cooking.¡± Bai Qi chuckled. Seeing that the ce where they ate was now clean, he then gestured his hand to her. ¡°Come on. I will walk you back to your car.¡± Zhang Li Xue pondered over his suggestion and nodded. The two walked to the parking lot and finally reached Zhang Li Xue¡¯s AUDI. ¡°Drive carefully,¡± Bai Qi reminded her. ¡°Remember to text me when you reach home.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Un. I know.¡± ¡°You go first. I will go back into the hospital after you leave,¡± Bai Qi said. Zhang Li Xue stared at the man in front of her and hesitated. ¡°Bai Qi.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°I have something to ask you.¡± Zhang Li Xue clenched her hand into a tight fist. In her mind, she continued to tell herself to be brave and shameless. ¡°Are you seeing anyone?¡± Bai Qi was stunned when he heard her question. He was still wondering if he had heard things wrongly, but seeing that Zhang Li Xue seemed to be waiting for his reply, Bai Qi finally spoke, ¡°No.¡± Zhang Li Xue let out a breath of relief. ¡°Earlier, you were asking why am I nice to you.¡± She gathered her courage and spoke again. ¡°Actually, there is another reason for it.¡± Bai Qi shot her an inquiring look. Then, her next words gave him a shock. ¡°I¡¯m chasing you.¡± Zhang Li Xue pushed a few strands of hair behind her ears. ¡°I know that this was too sudden, but I just wanted to let you know that I like you.¡± She stood up straight and looked at the man in the eyes. ¡°Bai Qi, I like you.¡± His lips parted, but Zhang Li Xue had spoken again before he could make a sound. ¡°You don¡¯t have to say anything You don¡¯t have to give me any answer today or anytime soon,¡± Zhang Li Xue continued. ¡°But I hope that you could take a look at me and take the time to consider me. Before that, I hope that you don¡¯t reject me.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s head was spinning around. He was suddenly confessed to and he was unable to react. It seemed that he had received too much shocking news today. Zhang Li Xue shed a smile. She felt more at ease after telling him all these. ¡°Then, I will go back first. Doctor Bai, you should work hard.¡± Chapter 187 187 I Like You Zhang Li Xue pushed her hair behind her ears anxiously. As seconds passed by, her face gradually turned red and her heart was beating furiously. It was the first time that she had confessed to someone she liked. Now that she had let it all out, Zhang Li Xue was embarrassed by her bravery. No matter how shameless she wanted to be, Zhang Li Xue was still a girl who would get shy. She held out her hand for a tiny wave before turning around to pull the door. Before she could slide into the passenger¡¯s seat, someone had grabbed her arms, forcing her to turn around. Her eyes widened in surprise. In front of her, Bai Qi was looking at her with an unreadable look on his face. ¡°W-what are you-¡± ¡°Zhang Li Xue.¡± ..... Her words were left unfinished as Bai Qi had interrupted. ¡°Are you nning to make a run again after saying what you wanted to say?¡± It was only yesterday that this girl had pulled something simr. After telling him that she wille to the hospital to apany him for dinner, she then drove away without letting him process her words. In the end, he had a sleepless night, trying to figure out whether he was losing his mind and if he started to imagine things. Bai Qi knew that he could not let her leave again. Otherwise, he won¡¯t be able to do his job in peace. Her eyes widened as she stared back at him with a hint of guilt. ¡°I-I didn¡¯t.¡± ¡°Weren¡¯t you about to leave again?¡± Her eyes widened and her heartbeat elerated. Meeting his gaze made her feel guilty. In fact, Zhang Li Xue was indeed nning to run away. She did not dare to face how Bai Qi was going to react upon hearing her confession. Zhang Li Xue was mostly afraid that Bai Qi was going to reject her. Her first confession. Of course, she wouldn¡¯t want to experience rejection. This was the reason why she had not said a word when Bai Qi had asked on the rooftop garden. ¡°I thought that you were going to need some time to process everything. I was only giving you some time to think.¡± Zhang Li Xue batted her eyes innocently. Her appearance was too adorable that it made Bai Qi feel as if he was the bad guy for using her of something she did not do. Bai Qi lowered his gaze for a brief second before looking at her again. ¡°What about Mu Zhen Yu?¡± Zhang Li Xue stared back in puzzlement. ¡°What about him?¡± A light crease appeared in the space between her brow. Zhang Li Xue suddenly had this feeling as if she had had a simr conversation with Bai Qi like this. Back then, Bai Qi had asked her the same question when he thought that Zhang Li Xue was going to invite Mu Zhen Yu to their basketball team. However, as there were many things that Zhang Li Xue could not remember from her childhood, of course, she could not recall this conversation. Bai Qi continued to study her expression for a long time. ¡°Do you not like him?¡± This was the question that he had in mind for a long time after he found out that Zhang Li Xue was still in contact with that man. Even after they grew up, Zhang Li Xue was still calling him ¡®Brother Zhen Yu¡¯. From the look at it, the two of them seemed quite close as well. Of course, Bai Qi would misunderstand their rtionship. ¡°Who said that I liked him?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked back. ¡°Wait. Why did you suddenly mention Brother Zhen Yu.¡± ¡°I overheard you talking to him previously.¡± Bai Qi lowered his gaze and coughed. ¡°In the past, you were very close to him. I just thought...¡± Realizing that he had misunderstood, Bai Qi was unable to finish his words. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu and I might know each other for a long time, but I don¡¯t like him that way,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. At least, she no longer felt that way for him. But Bai Qi did not need to know this thing. ¡°If something were to happen between us, it would have happened a long time ago, don¡¯t you think?¡± Bai Qi thought that her words made sense. ¡°I only think of him as a brother who often looks after me.¡± Does she only think of Mu Zhen Yu as a brother? Is that the reason why she would still address him as Brother Zhen Yu? Suddenly, Bai Qi did not mind that Zhang Li Xue would continue to call Mu Zhen Yu that way. Zhang Li Xue saw how Bai Qi¡¯s expression continued to shift and she could not help butugh. However, the smile on her face stiffened when she saw the serious look on Bai Qi¡¯s face. Her heart was beating hard again. She had a feeling that Bai Qi was going to give her an answer. Right here, right now. ¡°Li Xue...¡± ¡°Yes.¡± She stood up straight anxiously. ¡°You don¡¯t have to chase me.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Her heart dropped and her face turned pale. Zhang Li Xue quickly averted her gaze, fearing that Bai Qi might see the disappointment on her face. At this time, all she wanted was to disappear. If she knew that she was going to get rejected, she would quickly get into her car and drive away. She would not stay around and let Bai Qi speak. At least, she could prepare herself for the rejection. ¡°I understand.¡± Her throat felt a little dry. Zhang Li Xue wanted to force a smile but was unable to do it. Her lips quivered. She just wanted to cry. Zhang Li Xue had never thought that getting heartbreak would feel this terrible. ¡°Zhang Li Xue, you don¡¯t have to chase me,¡± Bai Qi repeated. ¡°Pursuing... That is something that I should do.¡± Zhang Li Xue realized that there was something wrong with where this was going. She was expecting to hear a line of rejection, but it doesn¡¯t seem that those lines were something that one would say to reject another. Therefore, her brain took a while to process what was going on. She slowly rise her head to meet his gaze again. Her eyes widened in surprise upon seeing his intense gaze. ¡°Because... Zhang Li Xue, I like you.¡± Chapter 188 188 Steal His Roles In fact, Bai Qi¡¯s feelings towards Zhang Li Xue were more than liking. She is his little fairy. He grew up with her kindness, separated, andter met her again only to receive more kindness from her. Gradually, he came to realize that he loved her. Bai Qi liked her gentleness and liveliness. With her around, time seemed as if it was short. He would forget all his troubles. Zhang Li Xue made him want to do his best and that he can be the best. It might be his imagination, but Bai Qi had even thought that Zhang Li Xue might even have some magic. Everything around him seemed to change for the better with her around. With someone like her around, how can he not fall in love? The only reason he was not brave enough to do anything was because he always thought that he was unworthy. ..... His little fairy was so bright while he was someone who did not have anything with him. Because of that, Bai Qi has been working hard. He wanted to improve his life just to be with this person that he adored. He was going to wait until his life turned better. As a man, he had his pride in wanting to give the best to the person he love. He wanted to let her know that he was serious about her. But Bai Qi did not expect that Zhang Li Xue would make the first move and tell him that she was chasing him. It made him feel helpless. His heart swelled with indescribable happiness. At the same time, his heart was aching. He had always thought that he was the one who was supposed to do the pursuing. Bai Qi wanted to give her the best and let her experience the best. He was supposed to let her experience the feeling of being pursued by him. But it seemed that he was the one who get to experience it. It was now that Bai Qi understood why he always found that Zhang Li Xue was acting a little strange. At this time, Zhang Li Xue felt as if everything around her had disappeared. The only one that left was Bai Qi. His face was the only thing that she could see and his breathing was the only thing that she could hear. It turned out that Bai Qi liked her too. She was not rejected, but instead, Bai Qi had said that he liked her too. The realization made her stunned. Gradually, her cheek turned red. Earlier, she was too heartbroken when she thought that Bai Qi was going to reject her. But now that something else had happened, Zhang Li Xue found that she was unable to react. She did not know what she should do next. Were they supposed to get together just like this? They both liked each other. Then, getting together was what they were supposed to do, right? ¡°Then...¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s voice trembled as she spoke. She was still anxious around Bai Qi. ¡°Do you want to be with me?¡± Bai Qi stared at his little fairy helplessly. He began to worry that if he was not quick enough, Zhang Li Xue would continue to steal all his roles away. He also wanted to be together with her. However, there was something else that he needed to tell her. ¡°Li Xue,¡± Bai Qi spoke again, snapping her out of her trance. ¡°I am someone who might not be able to give you anything. I am not someone from the former Bai family.¡± ¡°I am not after your money or status,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke quickly. Her brow furrowed. It was clear that she was displeased with his words. A faint smile curled on his lips. He also knew that his little fairy was not someone like that. ¡°Because of my job, I may not be able to spend a lot of time apanying you,¡± Bai Qi continued. ¡°Will you still like someone like me? Will you still want to be with me?¡± Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips. In the beginning, she was a bit furious when she heard his words. But she had quicklyposed herself and then, she understood why Bai Qi had told her all this. He wanted to let her know what she will have to face if she still wanted to be with him. ¡°I know.¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°As a doctor, your priority will always be on your patients. But I have thought about this previously. Uncle Qi Zheng is also a doctor. When I was young, I have seen how my Auntie Yun wouldin when he was not around the house to help her. ¡± ¡°Knowing and experiencing it are not the same. I don¡¯t know much about Doctor Qi and his wife, but their condition is not the same as ours. You might regret it in the future.¡± ¡°But I still like you.¡± Zhang Li Xue said. There was a hint of stubbornness in her eyes. ¡°I don¡¯t know what will happen in the future. Perhaps, I might get tired of not having you around. Perhaps I might not. But still... I wanted to give it a try. I know that I won¡¯t regret it. Bai Qi, I don¡¯t want to regret missing out on someone good.¡± Her words made Bai Qi stunned. Bai Qi found that he may never win against Zhang Li Xue. Her insistence was also something that he liked about her. Seeing that Bai Qi was quiet for a long time made Zhang Li Xue a little restless. She wondered if he was still against the idea even after all that she had said. Just when she wanted to speak and break the silence, Bai Qi had spoken again. ¡°Alright.¡± Her heartbeat skipped a beat. ¡°Let¡¯s give it a try.¡± Her lips stretched out into a wide smile. Bai Qi thought that her smile was just like a flower blooming beautifully. ¡°Bai Qi, you can¡¯t change your mind.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t.¡± Zhang Li Xue was too happy. She felt like leaping over to hug Bai Qi, but would that be appropriate? Just in time, Bai Qi¡¯s phone rang. Because he was on duty, he could not ignore the call. While keeping his eyes on Zhang Li Xue, Bai Qi answered his phone. Then, his expression changed slightly. The phone call ended shortly. Then, he looked at Zhang Li Xue and hesitated. He had just told her about how he might not have time to apany her, but Bai Qi did not think that it would happen too soon. ¡°Is that the hospital?¡± Zhang Li Xue guessed. Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Un. Something happened.¡± ¡°Then, you should go over and look.¡± ¡°Un.¡± He was reluctant to let her leave. ¡°I should go back first.¡± Zhang Li Xue motioned towards her car. ¡°I will text you when I came home.¡± Bai Qi finally smiled. Because he didn¡¯t know whar he should do with her, Bai Qi stretched his hand and ced it softly on her head. ¡°Alright. Remember to drive safely.¡± Chapter 189 189 They are Now Together! As soon as she arrived home and finally got into her room, Zhang Li Xue took out her phone and texted Bai Qi that she had arrived. She then stared at the phone screen for five minutes before she finally gave up. Since Bai Qi did not reply to her, then it should mean that he was busy with work. Before they parted, Bai Qi had received a phone call from the hospital. He probably had an emergency patient or something. Zhang Li Xue could not help but feel disappointed. However, the moment she recalled what had happened at the hospital¡¯s parking lot, her lips gradually turned into a wide smile. She had not thought that there was going to be big progress when she decided to visit Bai Qi at the hospital and apany him for dinner. They are now together! Then, does it mean that Bai Qi is now her boyfriend? Her heart skipped a beat as the thought came to her mind. ..... Zhang Li Xue reached for the plushie on her bed and held it tighter as she rolled around the bed. It would be the first time she had been in a rtionship. It would be alright to act like a silly girl, right? Just then, her phone rang. Zhang Li Xue sat up quickly and reached for her phone which she had thrown on the mattress. The smile on her lips turned sillier as she was anticipating a certain someone¡¯s phone call. Bai Qi probably had finished his task and was now taking a short break. However, her smile stiffened the moment she saw the name on the screen. The person who was calling was not Bai Qi, but Mu Zhen Yu. Taking a deep breath to adjust her mood, Zhang Li Xue put on a smile on her face and picked up the phone call. ¡°Hello? Brother Zhen Yu?¡± Mu Zhen Yu could sense that Zhang Li Xue was in a good mood just by hearing her tone. The thought that Zhang Li Xue was happy to receive his call made him smile. ¡°Xiao Li Xue. What are you doing?¡± ¡°Nothing much. I just got home a while ago. Brother Zhen Yu, why did you call at this time?¡± ¡°Mmm... I just wanted to tell you that I met your Auntie Han and Uncle Song earlier today,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. ¡°If nothing goes wrong, then, we should be able to coborate.¡± ¡°Really? That is good news!¡± Mu Zhen Yuughed. ¡°Uh-huh. I have to thank you for introducing them to me.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything. Uncle Song heard about yourpany a while ago and wanted to approach you. Coincidentally, he heard that we know each other. He thought that it would be convenient to approach you through me.¡± ¡°I still have to thank you,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. ¡°How about I treat you to a meal this weekend?¡± Mu Zhen Yu would feel guilty each time he recalled leaving Zhang Li Xue alone at the cinema. He always reminded himself that he have to make up for it. Now that he found his chance to ask her out again, Mu Zhen Yu was not going to let it go. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. But I already make another appointment with my friends this weekend,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. She only got herself a boyfriend an hour ago. Of course, she would want to spend her time going on a date with him. Zhang Li Xue still remembered that Bai Qi should be on his off day this weekend. They have promised to bring Bai Xi Xi to practice basketball together. ¡°Is that so?¡± Mu Zhen Yu could not hide his disappointment. ¡°Let¡¯s do it another time.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± The two of them exchanged brief words before they hang out. Zhang Li Xue stared at her phone again and saw that Bai Qi was still not replying to her message. Heaving a sigh, Zhang Li Xue decided to take a quick shower when someone knocked on her door. A few secondster, her mother peeked her head into the bedroom. ¡°Li Xue, can Ie in?¡± Her eyes lit up. ¡°Mommy! Of course, you can.¡± Li Qin Yao looked at her daughter and sighed. ¡°You still haven¡¯t showered yet?¡± ¡°I was about to go.¡± Zhang Li Xue stuck out her tongue yfully. ¡°Mommy, why are you looking for me?¡± ¡°Your Auntie Han called earlier to tell me that Uncle Song¡¯spany will be coborating with Mu Zhen Yu¡¯spany,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°Un. I also heard about this from Brother Zhen Yu.¡± Li Qin Yao smiled. ¡°Your Auntie Han said, the next time she came to Y City, she will definitely buy you a big gift to thank you.¡± ¡°Mommy, I didn¡¯t do anything other than passing Brother Zhen Yu¡¯s personal phone number to Uncle Song,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°There¡¯s no need to buy me a gift.¡± ¡°Your Auntie Han just doted on you, don¡¯t you know it?¡± Zhang Li Xue batted her eyes innocently. ¡°Of course, I know this.¡± Li Qin Yaoughed. A whileter, her expression turned serious. ¡°That¡¯s right. Mommy has something else to ask you. About you and Zhen Yu... Are you together with him?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her mother in horror. ¡°Mommy! Of course, not.¡± ¡°I was just asking. Why do you look so surprised?¡± Li Qin Yao chuckled. ¡°After Zhen Yu returned to Y City, the two of you have been going out a few times. Because of that, Zhen Yu¡¯s mother often asked about you.¡± ¡°My rtionship with Brother Zhen Yu is nothing more than friends. I don¡¯t have feelings for him in that way,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I only view him as a big brother.¡± ¡°Alright. I understand.¡± Li Qin Yao stretched her hand to pinch her daughter¡¯s nose. ¡°It¡¯s just that, other than Mu Zhen Yu, it seemed that there were no other boys around you. Li Xue, have you thought about dating?¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face turned red. She wondered if her mother might know something. ¡°Mommy... what dating? Would my Daddy even allow it?¡± Li Qin Yaoughed. ¡°You are right. Your father worried about you too much. I also didn¡¯t know what to do about him.¡± A thought came to her mind and a yful smile curled on her lips. ¡°How about this... Li Xue, when you founds someone you like, you should tell Mommy first. Then, I will help you to talk to your father.¡± Her eyes lit up. However, Zhang Li Xue tried not to make it obvious. She held her mother¡¯s arms and hugged her tightly. ¡°Then, when the timees, Mommy, you have to help me.¡± Chapter 190 190 Lasted for an Hour By the time Bai Qi finally had time to look at his phone, Zhang Li Xue was already in bed and was in a drowsy state. She heard her phone chime at the side and subconsciously reached for it. Her eyes narrowed as she tried to get used to the lighting from it. Zhang Li Xue read Bai Qi¡¯s message and decided that she was toozy to type a reply. A few secondster, Bai Qi picked up her phone call to him. ¡°Li Xue?¡± He had thought that this girl should be sleeping at this time. Unexpectedly, she was still awake to give him a call. ¡°Mmm...¡± There was a hint of sleepiness in her voice. ¡°Bai Qi, are you on a break now?¡± Bai Qi was a little stunned when he heard her voice. ¡°Un... Were you sleeping?¡± ¡°No.¡± Bai Qi heaved a breath of relief, knowing that he was not disturbing her. However, her next words made the corner of his lips start to twitch. ¡°Just about to.¡± ..... Bai Qi nced at the clock. It was already thiste. Why was his little fairy just about to sleep? What was she doing earlier? Of course, Bai Qi would not guess that his little fairy was waiting for his phone call. If he knew, he would feel very bad about it. After all, the two of them only talked about his busy schedule earlier. Dating a doctor would make the other suffer. Perhaps, that was the reason why doctors preferred to date someone with a simr profession. ¡°Then, you should go and sleep,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°It¡¯s alreadyte. Let¡¯s talk tomorrow, alright?¡± ¡°No. Wait.¡± Zhang Li Xue forced herself to open her eyes. She had a lot of things that she wanted to say to Bai Qi. However, she was too sleepy and her brain was refusing to work. Fortunately, she could still remember that the person she was talking to was her boyfriend. ¡°Bai Qi, I still have something to ask you.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Hearing her insistence, Bai Qi began to worry that his little fairy had something important to talk about. ¡°Can I look for you again tomorrow?¡± Zhang Li Xue inhaled deeply. ¡°I¡¯ll apany you for dinner tomorrow, alright? I wanted to see you again.¡± His lips pursed into a thin line. Bai Qi might be expressionless at this moment, but his mind was a bit chaotic after hearing the girl¡¯s words. It took him a while before he could answer. ¡°Alright.¡± His voice softened. ¡°Let¡¯s have dinner together.¡± ¡°Un...¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled happily. ¡°Bai Qi, I just realized that you have such a nice voice.¡± There was a hint of helplessness in his eyes. This girl was sleepy but she was still trying to flirt with him. Bai Qi let out a chuckle and spoke, ¡°You should go to sleep. Let¡¯s talk about it again in the morning, alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue wanted to continue talking to Bai Qi. But when she heard his coaxing tone, Zhang Li Xue finally changed her mind. ¡°Alright. Bai Qi...¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°Good night.¡± His lips turned into a smile. ¡°Good night.¡± Bai Qi continued to press his phone to his ear as he waited for Zhang Li Xue to hang up the phone first. However, as time passed, Bai Qi realized that something was not right. The call was still connected and he could hear Zhang Li Xue¡¯s soft breathing as she slept. It was not hard to guess that the girl had been so sleepy when he texted her earlier. However, she was still waiting for his text and had tried to hold on. Bai Qi chuckled as he felt something warm fill his heart. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s soft breathing continued. The sound was like music to his ear. They were calm and rxing. Bai Qi wondered if he would be a pervert if he continued to listen to it for a long time. ... When Zhang Li Xue woke up in the morning, she had a feeling as if she had spoken to Bai Qi. However, she was still debating whether that happened in real life or her dream. She reached for her phone but could not find it at the usual ce on the bedside table. After searching for it for a while, she finally found her phone beside her pillow. Zhang Li Xue checked the call log and found out that she had indeed called Bai Qi. However, there was something strange about this phone call. Why did the callst for an hour? Did they chat for a long time? Why can¡¯t she remember anything? She could only recall that she had asked him if it would be alright if she wanted to visit his workce again tomorrow. Zhang Li Xue clicked on their chatting channel next. After thinking for a while, she finally decided to send him a message. ¡°Bai Qi, good morning.¡± This time, Zhang Li Xue did not have to wait for a long time before she could get his reply. Just as she was about to put down her phone, Bai Qi¡¯s reply came over. ¡°Good morning. Did you get a good goodnight sleep?¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled foolishly when she saw his messages. It turned out that exchanging a morning greeting like this could make her this happy. Having a boyfriend is definitely a good thing. Zhang Li Xue was already nning to make this morning¡¯s exchange a routine. ¡°Un. I slept well. Are you still at work?¡± ¡°I went back to the apartment to change my clothes and send Xi Xi to her kindergarten. Then, I will head back to the hospital again.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that life as a doctor was definitely tiring. Bai Qi had to be on duty the night and still had to show up at work in the morning. However, this job was something that he wanted to do. Zhang Li Xue could still remember that Bai Qi had once told her that he wanted to be a doctor after his grandmother passed away. He wanted to save people. ¡°Doctor Bai, work hard! I¡¯ll be rooting for you.¡± Zhang Li Xue was about to put down her phone when she recalled something. Then, she started to type her message to Bai Qi again. ¡°That¡¯s right. I saw the call log earlier. My call with youst nightsted for an hour. What did we talk about?¡± Bai Qi, who was on the other side of the line, found that his face was a little heated up. ¡°Nothing. I did not notice that we didn¡¯t end the call properly. I only realized it an hourter,¡± Bai Qi lied. There was no way that he was going to admit that he was listening to her breathing as she slept. It was only when a nurse came to him to report something about a patient that he finally ended the call. Fortunately, Zhang Li Xuepletely believed in Bai Qi¡¯s nonsense and did not think too much about this matter. Chapter 191 191 The Doctor Already Have a Girlfriend Zhang Li Xue was in a very good mood. Each time that she would recall how her rtionship with Bai Qi had changed, the corner of her lips would subconsciously tilt up. Her colleagues noticed this and thought that perhaps, Zhang Li Xue was very happy to be transferred to the Marketing and Sales Department. Of course, Zhang Li Xue was unaware of what her colleagues would think as she was too busy wondering why does time seem to move very slowly. Zhang Li Xue wanted to leave work quickly and head over to the hospital to look for Bai Qi. Once it was time to clock off, Zhang Li Xue quickly tidied up her desk before running out of the building. She made a quick stop at a restaurant and bought a few dishes before heading to the hospital. She still did not know much about Bai Qi¡¯s preferences. Therefore, she could only choose a few dishes that she had seen Bai Qi eat previously. The moment Zhang Li Xue arrived at the hospital, the first thing she did was to look for her Uncle Qi Zheng¡¯s vehicle. Seeing that it was not parked at its usual ce, Zhang Li Xue took the paper bag with takeaway food before heading to Bai Qi¡¯s department. This time, it was still Nurse Tian who was around the nurse¡¯s station. Nurse Tian smiled brightly when she saw Zhang Li Xue approaching. ¡°Miss Zhang, it seemed that you have be a frequent visitor to the hospital. ¡± Her gaze fell on the paper bag in the girl¡¯s hand. ¡°Are you here to look for Doctor Bai again?¡± ..... The tip of her ears reddened slightly. Previously, Nurse Tian would ask if she came to look for her uncle. But now, she was able to guess that she came to look for Bai Qi. ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Is Doctor Bai around?¡± ¡°Doctor Bai went to see a patient¡¯s family,¡± Nurse Tian said. ¡°However, you can go and wait for him at his office.¡± She walked around the station and spoke, ¡°Come on, I¡¯ll walk you to his office.¡± Zhang Li Xue did not get the chance to say anything. Before she knew it, she was already standing in front of Bai Qi¡¯s office. The elder nurse pushed the door and let Zhang Li Xue enter. ¡°Doctor Bai should be done in a while. Miss Zhang, you should have a seat first.¡± ¡°Thank you, Nurse Tian.¡± ¡°You¡¯re wee,¡± Nurse Tian smiled. She stared at the young girl¡¯s face for a while. She recalled the way Bai Qi had returned to the department in a good mood after meeting Zhang Li Xue yesterday and smiled. At her age, Nurse Tian had seen a lot of things. It wasn¡¯t hard for her to guess that something had happened between the two youngstersst evening. After all, Nurse Tian had never seen Doctor Bai smiling that much. Nurse Tian went back to her station, leaving the girl alone. Zhang Li Xue took the chance to look around the ce again. Although it was very faint, Zhang Li Xue could smell Bai Qi¡¯s perfume in the room. Suddenly, her cheek turned a little warmer. Around ten minutester, Bai Qi returned to his office. He pushed the door and saw his little fairy looking back at him. Their gazes met and suddenly, they both had a silly smile on their faces. ¡°Are you done with your work?¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°I can go for a break.¡± Zhang Li Xue raised the paper bag in her hand. ¡°I brought us our dinner.¡± ¡°Do you want to head over to the rooftop again?¡± Bai Qi thought that the rooftop was quite good. At least, he could have some alone time with Zhang Li Xue. Last evening, their talk was cut short because the hospital was calling him. It seemed that they both had a lot to talk about. ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded happily. The two of them took the elevator to the top floor. Just like yesterday, Zhang Li Xue noticed that a few young nurses were checking up on Bai Qi. Zhang Li Xue nced at the tall man beside her before lowering her head unhappily. Her gaze fell on Bai Qi¡¯s hand at the side. After thinking about it for a while, Zhang Li Xue inched closer to Bai Qi and reached for his hand. Her heart was beating faster as she was sneakily taking advantage to hold his hand. However, the nurses¡¯ gaze made her ufortable. She wanted to let them know that the good-looking doctor already have a girlfriend. One of the nurses saw her move and instantly pause. After a while, the nurses started to whisper among each other again. This time, they were looking at both Bai Qi and Zhang Li Xue. Very soon, the rumor that Doctor Bai was holding hands with a young woman spread around the hospital. Bai Qi was slightly surprised when he felt her warm palm against his. He nced at Zhang Li Xue and chuckled when he saw her lowering her gaze. The girl was sneakily holding his hand while hiding. Bai Qi thought that she was especially adorable this way. He adjusted his hand and intertwined their fingers together. He held her hand tightly as if he was not going to let her go. Zhang Li Xue looked up at him in surprise. Their gazes met again and her cheek reddened when she saw the teasing smile on his face. After a while, they finally reached the top floor. They both walked out of the elevator and headed to the rooftop while continuing to hold hands. ¡°Bai Qi.¡± Bai Qi was cing the paper bag of their takeaway meals on the table when he heard her voice. He turned to his little fairy and smiled. ¡°What is it?¡± Zhang Li Xue raised their intertwining hands. ¡°Your hands are very big.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t like it?¡± Zhang Li Xue held his hand tighter while inspecting their hands ¡°No. I like it very much. I just thought that they would be very helpful while holding the basketball.¡± Bai Qi chuckled. With his free hand, Bai Qi pinched at her nose lightly. ¡°Zhang Li Xue, other than basketball, is there anything else in your mind?¡± ¡°Of course, there is.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at him with a serious look on her face. ¡°These days, I would always think about you.¡± The look in his eyes turned gentler and his heart was brimming with happiness. Chapter 192 192 Can You Do It Again? As they ate their meals, Zhang Li Xue finally realized that a certain someone continued to pile a lot of food for her. Zhang Li Xue stared at the food helplessly and picked up a few of them for Bai Qi. ¡°Don¡¯t just put more food on my bowl. Bai Qi, you need to eat as well. Don¡¯t you need to work the evening shift as well?¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. I like watching you eat,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°What¡¯s so fun about watching another person eat?¡± Zhang Li Xue muttered. ¡°This is not just another person. I¡¯m watching my girlfriend eating.¡± Zhang Li Xue felt as if her head was exploding. Bai Qi had called her his girlfriend and that was enough to make her feel giddy. Her heart was beating fast that she started to worry if it was going to jump out of her chest. She could feel her face turn warmer. Who would have thought that Bai Qi would be very good with his words? Lowering her gaze, Zhang Li Xue began to eat a little slowly. ..... ¡°Li Xue, are we still going to apany Xi Xi to y basketball this weekend?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked surprised when she heard his question. ¡°Will you have to be on duty?¡± Her heart sunk at the thought that she would not be able to spend her time with him. ¡°No.¡± Bai Qi put down his pair of chopsticks and looked at her for a long time. ¡°But Li Xue, we have only started to go out. Don¡¯t you want to go out with just the two of us?¡± ¡°I want to.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s expression turned a littleplicated. She also wanted to be with just Bai Qi and enjoy their two-person world... However, they already made their ns. It would be toote to change it now, right? ¡°But I already promised Xi Xi that I will teach her a few moves,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I don¡¯t want to go back on my words. Xi Xi might be disappointed.¡± Bai Qi heaved a helpless sigh. On one part, he was d to know that his little fairy cared about his little sister very much. However, it seemed that he had just lost against Bai Xi Xi. Bai Qi did not know if he could be happy with it. ¡°Let¡¯s go out next time when you¡¯re free,¡± Zhang Li Xue decided. ¡°Are you sure it¡¯s alright?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Zhang Li Xue shed him a smile. ¡°It¡¯s alright. We got plenty of time together.¡± His lips pursed into a thin line as he thought of his schedule. Because of his work, it would be a bit hard for them to go out together on a date. His off day was never fixed. Usually, when he would be on his off day, Zhang Li Xue still has to work. It seemed that other than having a date at the hospital, it would be hard for them to go out. Should he go and find her at the hotel then? However, Bai Qi was quick to figure out that it would be a little difficult. After all, if he came to find Zhang Li Xue at the hotel, her father would definitely know about it. Bai Qi still had the memory of Zhang Li Xue¡¯s father. When they were little, he had pulled at Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hair just because he was not happy that she continued to look at Mu Zhen Yu. Because of that, Zhang Li Xue cried and went to find her father. The man¡¯s piercing gaze was still fresh in his mind. Bai Qi remembered how scared he was that he had to hide behind his mother. However, it seemed that histe parents too were afraid of Zhang Li Xue¡¯s father. Each time that the Zhang family sent an invitation to his family, it would be his grandparents who had to show their faces. Suddenly, Bai Qi could imagine that dating Zhang Li Xue would be difficult. The thought of meeting her father again made him tremble. After having their meals together, Bai Qi sent his girlfriend to her car again. Bai Qi began to foresee that this would be a new routine for both of them. Unfortunately, they both could only see each other for a brief time like this. Once they reached her AUDI, Zhang Li Xue looked at their intertwined hands and sighed, feeling very reluctant to part. However, if she stayed for too long, her parents were going to suspect something. Moreover, she hasn¡¯t beening home for dinner these past few days. ¡°Next time when youe over to the hospital, you can always go to my office,¡± Bai Qi said as he was reminded of how Nurse Tian had approached him to tell him that she had let Zhang Li Xue wait in there. ¡°If I¡¯m not around, you can wait for me there.¡± ¡°Will that be appropriate?¡± ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t it be appropriate? You are my family member. You are allowed to stay in my office. Don¡¯t worry. I will let the others know.¡± Her cheek reddened, looking bashful. Zhang Li Xue thought that Bai Qi was definitely a fast learner. In the beginning, he was too slow in everything that she had to be the one to take the initiative. Now look, he started to attack her with words that would make her heart jump. Zhang Li Xue became shy that she did not dare to look at Bai Qi again. ¡°Li Xue.¡± Hearing him calling her name, Zhang Li Xue began to look up again. ¡°What...¡± Her words were left unfinished. Before she knew it, Bai Qi had lowered his head to kiss her on the corner of her lips. Then, he took a step back quickly, and stretched his arms to touch the top of her head gently. Everything was moving too fast that Zhang Li Xue was having a hard time that someone had taken advantage to kiss her. Or could it be that she was imagining things? Her heartbeat elerated as Zhang Li Xue noticed the way Bai Qi was looking at her with his deep gaze. To be precise, Bai Qi was looking at her lips. By now, Zhang Li Xue was very sure that Bai Qi had kissed her. Regretfully, she did not get to experience the kiss properly. She wasn¡¯t satisfied with this. There was aplicated look on her face. After a brief hesitation, Zhan Li Xue spoke again, ¡°Bai Qi.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± His throat rolled. ¡°Can you do it again?¡± Bai Qi raised his gaze to meet her eyes. Then, he noticed how her face resembled a cooked shrimp. ¡°Can you kiss me again?¡± Zhang Li Xue whispered. Her voice trembled slightly. Chapter 193 193 Like This? His lips curled into a helpless smile. Seeing the way his little fairy was staring at him shyly made him wonder just what it is that makes her like him. Bai Qi ruffled Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hair a little bit, enjoying how soft it felt against his palm. And this made a certain someone unhappy. Zhang Li Xue had seen how Bai Qi had treated his little sister like this and the thought made her feel as if Bai Qi was treating her like a small girl. ¡°Bai Qi...¡± Before she could voice her dissatisfaction, the man had already leaned forward to peck her lips again. Then, he pulled away and chuckled at his little fairy¡¯s expression. Zhang Li Xue continued to look at the man unhappily. It made her realize that Bai Qi liked to steal a kiss from her when she was not paying attention. A thought came to her mind when she saw the mischievous smile on his lips. Swiftly, Zhang Li Xue stood on tiptoe and pressed her lips against his. ..... This time, their lips met for a few seconds longer before Zhang Li Xue pulled away. When she took a step back, there was a satisfied look on her face. A lowugh escaped him. He could not help thinking that his girlfriend was too adorable like this. Zhang Li Xue is definitely the kind of girl who would do what she wanted to achieve. It made him remember how he became her first basketball teammate. Although he was the first to approach her, it was Zhang Li Xue who convinced him that basketball can be quite fun. In the end, he would show up at the practice every morning. Half of the reason was to see her and another half was because he started to think that the sport was fun. Bai Qi stretched his hand and pulled his little fairy in his embrace. He put his head on her while hugging her tightly. Her scent wafted to his nose. Bai Qi felt as if his heart was going to explode with contentment. He did not doubt that his little fairy was doing her magic on him again. It was not the first time that they have hugged each other, but this was the first time that they have hugged after they decided to give this rtionship a try. The longer he held her in his arms, the tighter he would hug her. Bai Qi had always dreamed of the day that he could hold her like this. Until now, he could not believe that the two of them would be together. Now that he was holding her, he would never want to let her go. He was the one who warned her that dating him would be hard because of his job, but Bai Qi knew that he will work hard so that Zhang Li Xue will have no reason to leave. As seconds passed by, Bai Qi could feel Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hand around his waist. He lowered his head only to see her burying her face in his chest, just like azy kitten. A faint sigh escaped him. Then, Bai Qi kissed the top of her head a few times. When Zhang Li Xue finally looked up, Bai Qi lowered his head to kiss her lips again. She had thought that Bi QI was going to peck at her lips before pulling away again. Therefore, she was a little surprised when he started to move his lips against hers. Her eyes widened and her body stiffened. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s mind went nk and she was unable to react. In the beginning, Bai Qi¡¯s kiss was a little awkward. His teeth bumped into her lips, causing her to frown in pain. However, he was quick to adapt. His hand that was ying with her hair earlier was now holding the back of her head as if to keep her in ce. Then, he began to suck at her lips gently. ¡°Li Xue...¡± The man murmured her name before he continued to kiss her again. His soft lips continued to massage against hers, silently coaxing her to return his kiss. Something inside her was stimted. Then, Zhang Li Xue parted her lips to kiss him back. Zhang Li Xue could feel the way Bai Qi¡¯s body stiffened before he deepened their kiss. His body heat as well as the sound of their kissing made her blush. Zhang Li Xue allowed him to kiss her for a long time until she became breathless. Her body became weak and she could only lean on him to stabilize her body. When he finally let her go, Zhang Li Xue leaned her forehead on his chest while she catch up her breath. She was still having a hard time figuring out what just happened. Earlier, she was a bit unhappy that his kiss did notst for long. But now, Bai Qi had kissed her until everything around her became blurred. Her heart was beating loudly and her mouth felt a bit numb. Zhang Li Xue had never thought that kissing would make her feel this way. Bai Qi held her tighter again while ying with her long hair. Then, he lowered his head and whispered, ¡°Like this?¡± His voice sounded a little hoarse and deep. But there was also a hint of teasing in them. Her body trembled as his breath tickled her ears. It did not take her a long time to understand what his words meant. This man was teasing her! Zhang Li Xue wanted to argue with him. However, the moment she opened her mouth, she began to feel as if her lips were no longer hers. They felt swollen and numb. The feel was a little simr to that numbing feeling after she had eaten a spicy hot pot. She could only hope that her lips would not be too swollen. Otherwise, she would not know how to exin if she ran into her parents at hometer. Her face turned into a deeper shade of red. Zhang Li Xue seemed to realize that she shouldn¡¯t be ying with fire next time. The two of them stayed in each other¡¯s embrace for a long time. Fortunately, this time, his phone did not ring to disturb their moment together. Chapter 194 194 Discuss an Exhibition Zhang Li Xue, who had onlye back from her date with her handsome doctor was feeling giddy. Each time that she recalled the sweet moments with Bai Qi, Zhang Li Xue thought that she wanted to share her feelings with someone. However, there were not a lot of people who know about her rtionship with Bai Qi. The only person who knew something was no other than her best friend, Fang Su Jin. Zhang Li Xue thought that the moment she told Fang Su Jin about their rtionship, her friend would be surprised. However, Fang Su Jin¡¯s reaction was not what she had imagined. ¡°Su Jin, are you not surprised?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°No. I just thought that it will take a while before the two of you get together,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°As an outsider, I could see some things clearer than you. Doctor Bai likes you and it was too obvious.¡± Zhang Li Xue let out a sillyugh. ¡°I was just surprised that it was you who would be the one who confessed.¡± Fang Su Jin could not help but admire this friend. ¡°Zhang Li Xue, you¡¯re too good.¡± If Zhang Li Xue was in front of her, Fang Su Jin would give her two thumbs up. ..... ¡°I wasn¡¯t nning to say a word to him so soon. Things just happened that way,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Fortunately, he did not reject me.¡± Zhang Li Xue did not want to imagine the possibility of Bai Qi rejecting her. She would be too sad and too embarrassed to see him again. ¡°That¡¯s right. Su Jin... when do you realize that Bai Qi might like me?¡± Fang Su Jin thought of it for a few seconds. ¡°I¡¯m not going to tell you.¡± She thenughed mischievously. The number of times she had encountered Bai Qi could be counted with one hand. It shouldn¡¯t be that difficult for Zhang Li Xue to figure out, right? The two friends chatted for a bit. Mostly, it was Zhang Li Xue who was giving her friend some updates about the beginning of her love life. It was after a while that Zhang Li Xue could hear the sound of the doorbell on the other line. Fang Su Jin continued to chat with her friends while walking to the door. Then, a speaking voice was heard in the background. Zhang Li Xue waited for Fang Su Jin to return to the phone. ¡°Su Jin, are you busy?¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. ¡°My mentor reminded me that my meeting with the agent should be in the afternoon.¡± Fang Su Jin was supposed to head to Capital City next week for her exhibition. However, a few days ago, her mentor called to say that an agent was interested in her paintings and wanted to discuss an exhibition in F Country. Because of that, Fang Su Jin had to head over to Capital City earlier than nned. After exchanging a few more words, the two finally ended their call. Fang Su Jin did not forget to remind her friend of what will happen if her family find out that she was in a rtionship. Then, Fang Su Jin prepared to go out and meet the agent. After checking herself in the mirror one more time, Fang Su Jin left her hotel room to meet her mentor in the hotel¡¯s lobby. The two of them took a cab, heading to a cafe where they were supposed to meet the agent. When they reached the cafe, the agent had already arrived. The agent was a young man in his early thirties. When he saw Fang Su Jin, he could not help to give her a look over before introducing himself as Mika. The man¡¯s gaze was making Fang Su Jin slightly ufortable. However, with her mentor around, she decided not to say anything Mika expressed his admiration for Fang Su Jin¡¯s painting style and tried to convince her to let him be the person who would manage her activity in F Country. Mika was confident that Fang Su Jin¡¯s vibrant paintings would be well epted in F Country. After a discussion over lunch, Fang Su Jin could only promise that she would think about that offer before giving him an answer. She was tempted by the offer and her mentor also agreed that the opportunity would be good for her. However, Exhibitions in F Country would mean that she will have to frequently travel to the country. There are a lot of things for her to consider before she could agree. For starters, Fang Su Jin nned to ask her parents¡¯ opinion. ¡°Su Jin, are you heading back to the hotel?¡± her mentor asked as they left the restaurant. ¡°Let me send you back first.¡± ¡°Teacher Jiang, there¡¯s no need. Didn¡¯t you say that you are going to shop around for your daughter?¡± Fang Su Jin smiled. ¡°You go ahead first. I wanted to walk around the city for a while.¡± Teacher Jiang hesitated. After all, Fang Su Jin¡¯s parents had specially instructed him to look after this girl well. ¡°I¡¯m not a child.¡± Fang Su Jin heaved a helpless sigh. ¡°Besides, this isn¡¯t the first time that I visited Capital City. I know my way around here.¡± Teacher Jiang thought of her words for a bit and nodded. ¡°Very well. Then, if anything happens, you have to remember to call me. Just text me when you reached the hotel.¡± The two of them parted their ways. After watching her mentor get into the taxi, Fang Su Jin turned around. She seemed to have seen an ice cream shop at the end of the street before and wanted to go over to buy it. Just then, a ck car stopped by the roadside just next to Fang Su Jin who was walking on the pedestrian walk. The sudden stop made her heart jolt. Fang Su Jin eyed the car angrily while muttering a few cursing words. The door was pushed open and Mika stepped out with a bright smile on his face. ¡°Miss Fang, are you heading back to the hotel? Let me send you over.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. I just wanted to take a walk for a while. I won¡¯t trouble you.¡± ¡°Then, why don¡¯t I apany you for a walk?¡± Fang Su Jin averted her gaze when she saw the flirtatious smile on the man¡¯s face. ¡°You don¡¯t need to.¡± Her eyes stopped at the ck car behind him. ¡°This is a no parking zone. Be careful or the authorities will show up and tow your car away.¡± Mika watched as Fang Su Jin walked away and the corner of his lips tilted up. He nced at his rented car before deciding to follow the girl. Her brow furrowed when she could still hear his footsteps behind her. Previously, she have heard that the people from F Country could be very flirtatious. However, she did not know that they would be troublesome. Chapter 195 195 Come with Me Turning around, Fang Su Jin found that Mika was still behind her. The nonchnt smile on his face made her furious. Fang Su Jin stopped on her track and turned around. ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve decided to take a walk around as well,¡± Mika said with a shrug and a yful smile on his face. ¡°Miss Fang, don¡¯t be angry. I only wanted to talk to you for a bit.¡± Her arms crossed in front of her chest. ¡°You can talk now. I¡¯ll listen.¡± A chuckle escaped him. Mika found that the girl in front of him was very interesting. ¡°If this is about the exhibition in F Country, I have to tell you again that I will have to think about it first,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°However, if you continue to pester me like this, I will not hesitate to reject that offer no matter how beneficial it would be for me.¡± Mika raised both his hands up to his chest level. He almost could not believe that this woman would threaten him with their possible cooperation. ¡°Miss Fang, I don¡¯t mean anything. I just thought that it would be interesting to get to know you. Is it wrong if I wanted to befriend you?¡± ..... Fang Su Jin pursed her lips. She wanted to say that she was not interested in making new friends. However, would that makes her sound arrogant? Fang Su Jin inhaled deeply to calm down and lowered her gaze. ¡°It¡¯s not wrong. But this really was not the time.¡± When she looked up again, Fang Su Jin shed him an apologetic smile. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. But I have another appointment.¡± ¡°An appointment? Boyfriend?¡± ¡°My personal matters are none of your matters.¡± Mikaughed happily. The more that he looked at Fang Su Jin, the more that he became interested in her. While having their meeting and discussing their possible cooperation, Fang Su Jin would sit beside her mentor obediently. She seemed like a beautiful, but harmless woman. However, now that she was alone, she was not afraid to let out her ws. She¡¯s really adorable. Mika raised both his hands a few centimeters higher before taking a few steps back. ¡°Alright. Miss Fang, I will not disturb you.¡± Now that he became interested in Fang Su Jin, Mika decided that he needed to step back. His pursuit would only be difficult if this girl started to loath him. He needed to retreat to advance. ¡°But Miss Fang, I am really interested in bing your friends.¡± He shed her a smile. ¡°I hope that you can think about this carefully. I hope to hear your answer when we meet again during your exhibition.¡± Fang Su Jin watched as Mika turned around and leave in his car. Her brow furrowed. Fang Su Jin did not expect that the man would back off easily. And then, she remembered that saying... It was said that the men from F Country are really gentlemen. Although they might be very good at flirting, they were someone who knew their limits. Once a woman says no, they will not try to force it. She wondered if it was true. Seeing that Mika had disappeared in his vehicle, Fang Su Jin walked towards the ice cream shop again. At this time, it would be best to eat something refreshing and sweet to calm her mind. She was toozy to think of what Mika might have in n. Just as she arrived at the ice cream shop, Fang Su Jin noticed a long line of people in front of the shop. Seeing this dampened her mood a little bit. Fang Su Jin wondered if she should just cancel her n to eat her ice cream. Her gaze fell on a couple who walked out of the shop with their ice creams. The ice cream looked very tempting, especially in this weather. Looking at the long line in front of her, the ice cream here should be quite delicious, right? Otherwise, these people would not bother lining up just to get some ice cream ¡°Sister Fang?¡± Fang Su Jin was still deciding whether lining up to buy some ice cream would be worth it when she heard a familiar voice. When she turned, Fang Su Jin was surprised to find that Zhang Yi Hai was standing a distance away from her. The look on his face eased up when he saw her. Fang Su Jin watched as the tall young man walked over to her and blinked. Seeing that Zhang Yi Hai was standing in front of her, Fang Su Jin finally believed that there was nothing wrong with her eyesight. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai? Why are you here?¡± ¡°My university is somewhere near here.¡± Now that Zhang Yi Hai had mentioned it, Fang Su Jin seemed to realize that the people who were lining up to buy ice creams were probably university students. No wonder there were a lot of youngsters around this street. ¡°Sister Fang, why are you in Capital City?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°I have an exhibitioning up in a few days.¡± Fang Su Jin shed him a smile. ¡°I came earlier to make some preparation.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. He looked at the line of people before turning to Fang Su Jin again. ¡°Are you here to get some ice cream?¡± ¡°Uh-huh. But, looking at the long line, I should probably go and buy from somewhere else.¡± Fang Su Jin figured that she shoulde out with an excuse to avoid Zhang Yi Hai. This person was too scary and unpredictable. Fang Su Jin really did not want to get close to him. ¡°Come with me.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Fang Su Jin looked up to meet Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gaze. She wondered if she had misheard things. ¡°Sister Fang,e with me,¡± Zhang Yi Hai repeated. He gave Fang Su Jin a look. Then, he turned around, heading to the shop, bypassing the line of people. Sensing that the woman continued to stand rooted on the ground, Zhang Yi Hai turned around and gave her a look. The look in his eyes scared Fang Su Jin a little bit. Subconsciously, her legs began to move towards Zhang Yi Hai. Then, she followed him quietly. ¡°Sister Fang, what vor of ice cream would you like to have?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Fang Su Jin looked at Zhang Yi Hai in puzzlement. ¡°Double chocte and butterscotch,¡± she answered absentmindedly. Zhang Yi Hai stopped to look at her for a few seconds. Then, he turned and walk until they were nearing the counter. Fang Su Jin began to worry that Zhang Yi Hai was trying to cut the queue. However, instead of heading straight to the counter, Zhang Yi Hai stopped at a boy who was queuing in line. He pped the boy on the shoulder and spoke, ¡°Tang Yin, help me to get another serving of ice cream. Double chocte and butterscotch, you remember?¡± Chapter 196 196 Hello, Sister Fang Fang Su Jin was shocked, thinking that Zhang Yi Hai was bullying that poor boy. It waster that she found out that Zhang Yi Hai was out with a bunch of his friends and this boy was one of his roommates. Turned out that Zhang Yi Hai and his friends were in the middle of queuing up for ice cream from the very beginning. However, Zhang Yi Hai stepped away for a few minutes to get something from the convenience store. When he returned, he ran into Fang Su Jin who was queuing at the end. This was how Fang Su Jin came to join Zhang Yi Hai and his friends for ice creams. The atmosphere turned a little strange. Fang Su Jin poked at her ice creams with her spoon, feeling slightly ufortable by the boys¡¯ curious gaze on her. However, Zhang Yi Hai was too busy enjoying the taste of his raspberry-rippled ice cream to notice anything. It wasn¡¯t until Tang Yin nudged him in his arms that he finally looked up. Seeing that the boys were gesturing toward Fang Su Jin, Zhang Yi Hai was finally aware that his roommates were curious about the girl. He put down his ice cream cup on the table and spoke, ¡°Everyone, this is Sister Fang. My sister¡¯s friend.¡± He turned to Fang Su Jin and continued, ¡°Sister Fang, these two boys are my roommates. Tang Yin and Liu Jun.¡± ..... The boys raised their hands and gave Fang Su Jin a tiny wave. ¡°Hello, Sister Fang.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to mind them,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke to Fang Su Jin. ¡°They¡¯re not that scary.¡± Fang Su Jin turned to the boys to greet them. Both of them looked very innocent. Then, her gaze shifted to Zhang Yi Hai again. The scariest one around should be Zhang Yi Hai, right? Zhang Yi Hai gestured towards the counter where a few staff were busy taking orders from the customers. He pointed to the skinny boy who was scooping some ice creams for the customer and spoke, ¡°That one is our roommate, Ji Luo Jian. It¡¯s his first week working part-time at this ice cream shop. The three of us decided toe over as support.¡± Fang Su Jin pursed her lips. In the beginning, she had thought that it was a little strange for the three men to go out together to have ice creams. It turned out that they came to support their friends. Zhang Yi Hai ced the paper cup on the table once he finished his ice cream. He turned to Fang Su Jin again and asked, ¡°Sister Fang, where are you heading next?¡± ¡°I should head back to the hotel.¡± ¡°You¡¯re staying at our family hotel?¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. Perhaps, because she was friends with Zhang Li Xue, Fang Su Jin would often stay at the Orchid Hotel whenever she can. ¡°Sister Fang,¡± Liu Jin spoke, ¡°If you don¡¯t have anything nned, why don¡¯t youe over with us? Out ssmates were nning to get together to sing.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right,¡± Tang Yin agreed. ¡°Sister Fang, you should join us as well. The more, the merrier.¡± Zhang Yi Hai shot a displeased look at his friends. His eyes were silently warning his roommates not to have any improper thoughts toward Fang Su Jin. ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense. She doesn¡¯t have that much free time.¡± Seeing the way the two boys immediately zipped their lips made Fang Su Jin pity them. She wondered just how much Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s roommates will have to suffer from staying in the same room as him. Fortunately, it did not take Fang Su Jin a long time to finish her ice cream. She looked at Zhang Yi Hai and hesitated. ¡°That... Thank you for the ice cream. I should go back to the hotel.¡± Tang Yin and Liu Jin both looked disappointed that Fang Su Jin would be unable to join them to have fun. Zhang Yi Hai stood up and turned to his roommates, ¡°Tang Yin, I won¡¯t be joining you guys at the KTV. You guys should go ahead and have fun.¡± ¡°Why not?¡± Liu Jin asked. ¡°Where are you going? Zhang Yi Hai, it wouldn¡¯t be fun without you around.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nced at Fang Su Jin again. ¡°I¡¯m going to send Sister Fang back.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t need to,¡± Fang Su Jin quickly spoke. ¡°Yi Hai, you go ahead and join your friends. I will be fine. The hotel isn¡¯t very far from here.¡± ¡°Sister Fang, I also have some matters to do at the hotel,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. Fang Su Jin knew that the Zhang siblings had frequently visited their hotels and learned to manage them from an early age. Therefore, she did not find it strange to hear that Zhang Yi Hai had some business at the hotel. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, are you really noting?¡± Tang Yin asked. ¡°Then, just text me the ce. Once I¡¯m done with my business, I wille over to join everyone else.¡± Instantly, both Tang Yin and Liu Jin had a smile on their faces. Zhang Yi Hai was quite popr among the girls on campus. The two of them were already thinking of attracting girls using Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s poprity. After a while the group parted. Fang Su Jin had thought that she could finally rx after she parted from Zhang Yi Hai. Unexpectedly, this man was heading to the hotel as well. The two of them walked side by side on the pedestrian walk. Fang Su Jin nced at the man beside her and saw that Zhang Yi Hai was tapping his fingers on his phone. After a while, the man looked up and spoke, ¡°I already called for someone to pick us up. He should be arriving soon.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°Thank you.¡± The atmosphere between them turned quiet again. Fang Su Jin trailed after Zhang Yi hai and wondered if she should be checking her almanac before heading out next time. Out of all people, why would she run into Zhang Yi Hai? ¡°Sister Fang, you mentioned an exhibition just now.¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s words snapped out of her trance. Seeing that Zhang Yi Hai was looking at her, Fang Su Jin quickly nodded. ¡°Uh-huh.¡± ¡°When will the exhibition begin?¡± ¡°This Monday at the West Art Galleria. That¡¯s right. If you¡¯re free, you shoulde over with your friends as well.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll see.¡± Her lips turned into a faint smile. Of course, Fang Su Jin was not really inviting him. However, she will never expect that Zhang Yi Hai to reallye to her exhibition with his friends. Moreover, the people that Zhang Yi Hai had invited toe to her exhibition were not just ordinary people... Chapter 197 197 It was a Misunderstanding? Their ride back to the hotel was quiet. Once in a while, Fang Su Jin would nce at the man beside her before she quickly retracted her gaze. She still found it awkward to be around Zhang Yi Hai. This boy often had a serious look on his face. Now that he was not saying a word, he was a little scarier. It seemed that other than his sister, Zhang Yi Hai did not have any other interests. After ten minutes, the vehicle finally stopped in front of the hotel¡¯s entrance. The doorman saw the vehicle stopped in front of the entrance and readied himself to help with the hotel¡¯s guests. A young woman stepped out of the vehicle and was followed by a young man. The doorman had a smile on his face as he readied himself to greet the guests. However, the moment the doorman saw Zhang Yi Hai, the smile on his face immediately stiffened. This... was this boy, not the President¡¯s son? Zhang Yi Hai often visited the hotel with his parents from a young age. Thus, as someone who had worked for the hotel for a long time, the doorman was quite familiar with him. ..... But why was heing to the hotel with a girl? The doorman began to panic internally. He had almost forgotten to open the door as the two of them approached. Then, he watched as the two of them entered the lobby before disappearing into the corner together. This situation... should he keep this secret from the president that his son took a girl back to the hotel? However, there was a few staff who had seen Zhang Yi Haie out of the taxi together with this girl. Even if he did not speak a word, someone else will definitely talk. The doorman did not doubt that a rumor would break very soon. As they reached the lobby, Fang Su Jin finally stopped on her track before turning to Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°That... Zhang Yi Hai Thank you for sending me back.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°It¡¯s fine. Coincidentally, we happen to be heading to the same destination.¡± He nced at the elevator and spoke, ¡°Sister Fang, you should go and rest first. I still have something else to do.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Fang Su Jin watched as Zhang Yi Hai turned around to the receptionist. After watching him for a while, she finally walked over to the elevator and headed back to her room. Because of that, she did not see that Zhang Yi Hai had left the hotel building again after speaking a few words to the receptionist. After telling the receptionist to pay extra attention to Fang Su Jin, Zhang Yi Hai turned around to leave. He paused to look at the ce where he had left Fang Su Jin earlier and found that the girl was no longer around. When he walked out of the hotel building again, Zhang Yi Hai found that the driver was still waiting for him. Zhang Yi Hai slipped into the passenger¡¯s seat and let the driver send him to the KTV where his friends were waiting for him. He actually had no business at the hotel. When he saw Fang Su Jin on the street just now, Zhang Yi Hai was reminded of the day he ran into her in Y City. Back then, she was bullied by a few troublemakers. Zhang Yi Hai was worried that Fang Su Jin would run into trouble again and decided to send her back to the hotel. She was a good friend of his sister and Zhang Yi Hai thought that he should look after her as well. ... The rumor that Zhang Yi Hai had brought ady to the hotel finally reached his father¡¯s ears a few dayster. When Zhang Yu Han heard the rumor that his son has been taking a girl to the hotel, he did not rush to confront the boy. Instead, Zhang Yu Han called his daughter to ask about this matter. Zhang Li Xue was equally shocked to hear the news. After leaving her father¡¯s office, Zhang Li Xue went back to her seat and texted her brother. Half an hourter, Zhang Yi Hai walked out of his ss and saw his sister¡¯s text. After speaking a few words to his friends, Zhang Yi Hai went to a quiet corner to call his sister. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke the moment the phone call was connected. ¡°You better tell me the truth. Are you in a rtionship?¡± Zhang Yi Hai was speechless upon hearing his sister¡¯s nonsense. When he saw his sister¡¯s text earlier, Zhang Yi Hai could sense that his sister had an urgent matter to talk about. This was why he did not wait for too long before he decided to call his sister. But it seemed that his sister was spouting some nonsense. Zhang Yi Hai wondered if his sister was ying tricks on him. However, he was quick to notice that something did not seem right with his sister¡¯s tone of voice. ¡°Sister, what are you talking about? When am I in a rtionship?¡± ¡°Are you not? Let me tell you something. Just now, Dad called me over to his office,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°He heard from someone that you took a girl back to the hotel. Zhang Yi Hai, you better tell me what is going on. Otherwise, I might not be able to help you.¡± ¡°What nonsense... Who is bored enough to nder me like this? Sister, I¡¯m very busy with my studies and assignments. I did not even have a girlfriend. How would I bring a girl to the hotel?¡± Even if he wanted to bring a girl to a hotel, he would never bring her to their family¡¯s hotel, alright? He was not stupid enough to get himself into trouble. He was not that stupid. ¡°Two days ago, did you not go to the hotel?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t...¡± Zhang Yi Hai paused as he suddenly thought of something. ¡°Oh wait. I did go to the hotel two days ago.¡± Zhang Li Xue gasped at her brother¡¯s confession. ¡°It¡¯s not what you think.¡± Zhang Yi Hai suddenly had a headache. ¡°I didn¡¯t bring any girl to the hotel. It¡¯s your friend, Sister Fang.¡± ¡°Fang Su Jin? Zhang Yi Hai, what are you doing to my friend?¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s tone turned dangerous. ¡°Let me finish, alright?¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved a long sigh. ¡°I ran into her in Capital City nearby my campus area. She was alone. It was dangerous. So, I dropped her at the hotel, alright? After sending her over, I left. You can ask Sister Fang about this.¡± As Zhang Li Xue hear her bother¡¯s exnation, she then recalled that Fang Su Jin had mentioned that she was in Capital City for an exhibition. ¡°So, it was a misunderstanding?¡± ¡°Uh-huh. Someone might see me with Sister Fang and misunderstand,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Sister, you have to help me to exin to Dad. It¡¯s really not what you guys were thinking.¡± Chapter 198 198 Will You Run Away? When Zhang Li Xue met up with Bai Qiter in the evening, she couldn¡¯t help to tell him about the misunderstanding with her brother. Zhang Li Xue seemed to think that it was amusing that her little brother almost got himself into trouble just because he sent Fang Su Jin back to the hotel. The thought that the hotel staff had misunderstood that her brother had taken a girl to spend a night there was hrious. Bai Qi listened to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s chattering voice and smiled. The look on his face seemed to tell that he really enjoyed listening to whatever his girlfriend was telling him. After a while, Zhang Li Xue gradually noticed that Bai Qi was staring at her. Looking at the smile on his face made her feel a little shy. ¡°You... Why are you looking at me like that?¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with looking at my girlfriend?¡± Zhang Li Xue felt as if an arrow struck her heart. Then, her face heated up quickly. She found that she liked it very much when Bai Qi called her his girlfriend. Bai Qiughed softly. He could not resist stretching his hand and pinching his girlfriend¡¯s cheek softly. ¡°Li Xue.¡± ..... ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°I was thinking... What do you think will happen if your family found out that we are in a rtionship?¡± Bai Qi asked. After listening to her story just now, Bai Qi could not help but wonder what would happen if the same situation happened to them. ¡°This...¡± Zhang Li Xue hesitated. She did not dare to imagine the look on her father¡¯s face when he found out that she was dating someone. Previously, her father had always made it difficult for every boy who wanted to get close to her. The only reason Mu Zhen Yu was left unharmed was because of their mother¡¯s friendship. Her father would never want to mess with her mother. Zhang Li Xue never minded it as she never really cared about the other boys. But the thought that her father might scare Bai Qi away hurts her heart. She did not want her father to scare Bai Qi away... ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. She studied Bai Qi¡¯s face before forcing a smile and asked, ¡°If my father scares you away, will you run away?¡± Her tone sounded yful, but Zhang Li Xue knew that she was serious to know the answer. ¡°Of course, not.¡± Bai Qi reached to grab her hand and held it tightly. ¡°Li Xue, as long as you still want me around, then, I will never leave your side.¡± It was not easy for him to be with his little fairy. Knowing that Zhang Li Xue liked him too made it harder for him to let go. If someone wanted him to leave her side, he will definitely put on a fight. He wanted to continue and hold her hand like this for a long time. Bai Qi did not know what will happen to them in the future. But he hoped that after they both grow old with white hairs, he could still hold her hand like this. He might not have many things to offer, but Bai Qi hoped that he could give her happiness. His answer made her smile. Zhang Li Xue looked at their intertwining hands and tightened her grip. She felt as if the more that she spent her time with him, the more that she liked him. ¡°It¡¯s just that... Recently, there are rumors that I am now in a rtionship.¡± After that day Zhang Li Xue held his hand in the elevator, the nurses who happened to see this scene spread this news to the other staff. Bai Qi was a new doctor and he was quite good-looking. There were a few who was interested in him. Therefore, it did not take a long time before the rumor spread. Initially, Bai Qi had noticed that a few of his colleagues were looking at him strangely. It was only after Doctor Wang had asked about his rtionship that Bai Qi knew about this rumor. Bai Qi leaned over with a yful glint in his eyes. ¡°There were rumors that these past few days, a prettydy often came to visit me at the hospital.¡± It took Zhang Li Xue a few seconds to figure out that this prettydy was her. Thinking that Bai Qi had called her pretty made her smile happily. ¡°Li Xue,¡± Bai Qi spoke in his low voice. ¡°Sooner orter, Doctor Qi is going to ask about this. Should I tell him the truth?¡± Zhang Li Xue remembered that her Uncle Qi Zheng was Bai Qi¡¯s mentor. If someone spoke about Bai Qi, then, her Uncle Qi Zheng will definitely hear about it soon. However, Zhang Li Xue did not know whether she would be ready for it. Uncle Qi Zheng and her father were very close. If Uncle Qi Zheng knew that she was dating someone, surely, her uncle would tell her father, right? Zhang Li Xue pondered this question seriously. It took her a while to weigh her decision. ¡°If he asked, then you should tell him the truth.¡± Dating Bai Qi was not a shameful thing. Why would she want to hide him? ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She leaned over and pecked on the corner of his lips. ¡°It will be fine.¡± Zhang Li Xue decided not to worry too much about things that did not happen yet. For now, she wanted to focus on cultivating her feelings with Doctor Bai Qi. The couple continued to chat andter, their subject shifted to something else. The rm on Bai Qi¡¯s phone rang, signaling that it was almost time for him to be on duty. Zhang Li Xue was a little unwilling to part from Bai Qi. Time surely moved faster whenever they were both together. Fortunately, Bai Qi would be on his off day tomorrow. The two of them had nned to go on a date and practice basketball with Bai Xi Xi. Although Bai Xi Xi would be present on their date, as long as she gets to spend her time with Bai Qi, Zhang Li Xue would be satisfied. Chapter 199 199 Too Dangerous On the weekend, Zhang Li Xue woke up earlier as she had already nned to spend her day with Bai Qi. As she walked into the living room, her mother raised her head and gave her a look over. Zhang Li Xue thought that the way her mother was looking at her was a little strange and it was making her a littlefortable. ¡°Mommy...¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her mother uneasily. ¡°Why are you looking at me like that?¡± She tugged at her shirt, wondering if she had worn it upside down. ¡°Li Xue, you¡¯ve been going out a lot this recently,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°Tell me, are you seeing someone?¡± Her eyes widened in surprise. Zhang Li Xue had not expected that her mother had guessed it right. She looked around and was finally at ease when she saw that her father was not around. That was too dangerous! If her father heard his mother¡¯s words, there was a huge chance that she might not leave the house. The thought of being interrogated by her father was making her anxious. She had only dated Bai Qi for a few days. She did not want to scare him just yet. ..... ¡°Mommy, what makes you think that I¡¯m seeing someone?¡± Zhang Li Xue batted her eyes innocently. Li Qin Yao nced at her daughter¡¯s dress-up and make-up. This little girl has been sticking closely by her side forever. It was not hard for her to notice that her daughter has been acting a little strangely. It was not as if she had never fallen in love before. Looking at her daughter¡¯s face, Li Qin Yao was sure that her daughter was in love. However, seeing that the girl did not want to say a word, Li Qin Yao decided not to push her until she was ready. Knowing her daughter, it shouldn¡¯t take her too long before she would spill everything to her. ¡°Alright. I¡¯m only asking.¡± Li Qin Yao patted her daughter¡¯s arm andughed softly. ¡°Why do you look so anxious?¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved in relief. However, a few secondster, she started to feel a bit guilty. She always told her mother everything. Keeping the secret from her mother that she was dating someone was quite hard. Zhang Li Xue was feeling conflicted about it. She was too shy to tell her mother about Bai Qi. Zhang Li Xue watched as her mother turned around and started to busy herself with a few documents on the table. After pondering about it for a while, Zhang Li Xue hugged her mother¡¯s arms andid her head on her mother¡¯s shoulder. Li Qin Yaoughed upon seeing how her daughter was acting coquettishly with her. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Mommy, you have guessed it right,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke in a low tone. ¡°What am I right about?¡± Li Qin Yao decided to pretend that she did not understand anything. Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips into a thin line. She buried her face in her mother¡¯s shoulder and whispered, ¡°Don¡¯t tell Daddy yet, but I am seeing someone.¡± Once she had said those words, Zhang Li Xue had the urge to bury herself in the ground. She was too embarrassed to tell her mother about this. Her eyes lit up. But Li Qin Yao had to force herself to hide her excitement. Before she could interrogate her daughter to daughter about this boy, Zhang Li Xue had spoken again. ¡°But Mommy, I can¡¯t tell you anything about him yet. It¡¯s too early,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°When the timees, I¡¯ll introduce you to him, alright?¡± Li Qin Yao let out a helpless sigh. ¡°Is he good to you?¡± Zhang Li Xue thought of the way Bai Qi had treated her and smiled shyly. ¡°Un. He¡¯s really good.¡± Seeing the smile on her face made Li Qin Yao curious about that person. After all, previously, Zhang Li Xue had told her that she only thought of Mu Zhen Yu as an older brother. ¡°Is he someone I know?¡± ¡°Mommy...¡± ¡°Alright. Alright. I won¡¯t ask.¡± Li Qin Yaoughed. ¡°Are you going out to see him now?¡± ¡°Un...¡± Zhang Li Xue tugged at her fingers, feeling slightly anxious. Then, she leaned over to hug her mother¡¯s arms again. ¡°Mommy, you just need to trust me. The person who caught my eyes shouldn¡¯t be a bad person.¡± ¡°Mmm... I know that my daughter¡¯s sight shouldn¡¯t be too bad,¡± Li Qin Yao teased. Seeing her daughter¡¯s reddened face made herugh again. ¡°Alright. Just don¡¯t take too long to introduce him to me. I promise that I won¡¯t be too hard on him. You just need to remember that I will always have your back.¡± The mother and daughter talked briefly before Zhang Li Xue was finally let off. Now that she had told her mother this big secret, Zhang Li Xue was feeling quite good about it. Her steps became lighter and the smile on her face was brighter. ording to n, Zhang Li Xue drove over to Bai Qi¡¯s apartment. She pressed the doorbell and Bai Xi Xi appeared at the door. ¡°Pretty Sister! You¡¯re here.¡± The little girl hugged Zhang Li Xue tightly as soon as she saw her. At the back, Bai Qi could only watch his little sister helplessly. He wanted to be the one who opened the door for his girlfriend. Unexpectedly, his little sister was faster. Who knew that she could run fast with her short legs? ¡°Bai Xi Xi, good morning!¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°Are you ready to go out and practice?¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. Then, a few secondster, she shook her head. ¡°Almost. I just need to go and change my clothes. Then, I¡¯ll be ready.¡± Zhang Li Xue patted the girl¡¯s head. ¡°Then, you should go ahead and change your clothes.¡± ¡°Pretty Sister, you shoulde in first,¡± Bai Xi Xi pulled her hand and lead her inside. ¡°I already took out your slippers.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at the flowery patterned slippers before changing into them. When she looked up again, Bai Xi Xi had already run off to her room and the brother was standing in front of her. Seeing the smile on Bai Qi¡¯s face made her heart race. ¡°Good morning.¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Bai Qi leaned over and kissed her on the lips. ¡°Good morning.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s attack was too sudden, leaving her speechless. It took her a while to remember that Bai Xi Xi should be around as well. She looked around and finally breathe in relief upon finding that there was no one else around. When she looked at Bai Qi again, there was a hint of yfulness in his smile. Zhang Li Xue couldn¡¯t help but thought that Doctor Bai has gone bad now that they are dating. Chapter 200 200 What Reward? When Bai Xi Xi came out of her room all dressed up, she couldn¡¯t help but notice that there was something strange with the atmosphere. Bai Xi Xi approached closer and noticed that her Pretty Sister¡¯s face was a little red. Meanwhile, her brother seemed to be in a very good mood. The little girl was about to say something when she noticed that her brother was wearing lipsticks. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, why are you wearing lipstick?¡± Bai Xi Xi¡¯s question shocked Zhang Li Xue too much. She turned to look at Bai Qi and finally noticed that the color had rubbed on his lips. Swiftly, Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips tightly before the little girl would notice that the color of her lipsticks had faded. ¡°Xi Xi, you have seen it wrongly. I¡¯m a man. How can I be wearing lipsticks?¡± Bai Qi spoke. He coughed before turning to his room. ¡°I should go and change my clothes as well.¡± Zhang Li Xue saw that the man had escaped and swiftly pointed to the restroom. ¡°I¡¯m going to use the bathroom first.¡± Bai Xi Xi tilted her head as she watched the two adults turn around to leave in hurry. She could not help but wonder just why would they both act strangely. ... ..... The three of them left the apartment together. This time, Zhang Li Xue let Bai Qi drive her car while she sat in the passenger¡¯s seat and chatted with Bai Xi Xi. Bai Qi nced through the mirror and smiled as he watched them together. He was d to see that they both could get along with each other very well. The basketball court was not very far from Bai Qi¡¯s apartment. When they arrived, Bai Xi Xi sat at the side to watch her brother and her pretty sister yed a match against each other. This time, Bai Xi Xi noticed that the two of them were not serious at all. Rather than practicing together, Bai Xi Xi thought that these two adults were ying around too much. Bai Xi Xi had watched her brother practicing basketball from a young age and she understood her brother¡¯s skill very well. This time, it seemed that his skill was not as good as it was in the past. Could it be that her brother hasn¡¯t been ying for too long and his skills have gone rustic? At the center of the basketball court, both Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi continued to y against each other. Zhang Li Xue was dribbling the ball, trying to get past Bai Qi¡¯s defense. Each time that she tried to move, Bai Qi would turn to block her. However, Zhang Li Xue was quick to notice that Bai Qi was not being serious with this game. The yful smile on his face had confirmed her suspicion. Seeing the way Bai Qi acted reminded her of her parents. At this time, Zhang Li Xue began to understand why her father liked ying basketball against her mother even though her mother was not very good at it. Her father was taking the chance to flirt with her mother, wasn¡¯t he? Bai Qi moved to her side as she tried to escape him. Their gazes met and she started to send him a warning look. ¡°Bai Qi, you need to be serious.¡± ¡°I am serious.¡± Zhang Li Xue narrowed her eyes. Clearly, she did not believe his nonsense. ¡°Don¡¯t forget that your little sister is still watching.¡± Bai Qi nced at his little sister who was still cheering at the side. A sigh escaped him. Bai Qi was nning to y around with his girlfriend a little bit, but Zhang Li Xue was too shy with his little sister around. She was constantly worried that the little girl would find out about their rtionship. He did not mind letting his little sister know that they were in a rtionship. However, since Zhang Li Xue thought that it was not a suitable time, he could only respect her opinion. Seeing that the man was slightly distracted, Zhang Li Xue took this advantage to slip through his defense and shot the ball into the hoop. The ball entered the hoop before it dropped to the floor. At the side, Bai Xi Xi was cheering for her Pretty Sister happily. Zhang Li Xue went over to pick the ball before turning to Bai Qi. ¡°Bai Qi, you better y seriously this time. You see. Even Xi Xi would know that something was going on when she see us both.¡± Bai Qi heaved helplessly. His girlfriend had not changed at all. She was always serious when ites to basketball. ¡°Come on. You said that you had almost gone professional. Show me what you got.¡± ¡°Alright. I know. I¡¯ll start ying seriously.¡± Zhang Li Xue passed the ball to Bai Qi. The ball was tossed up high again. Swiftly, Zhang Li Xue grasped the ball and dribbled it forward. Finding her chance, Zhang Li Xue posed to shoot the ball. However, this time, Bai Qi was not going to allow her to shoot another ball and score. He ran over quickly and snatched the basketball from her before she could shoot the ball. Without waiting for her to react, Bai Qi ran to the other side of the court before shooting the ball into the hoop. The basketball bumped into the board before entering the hoop. At the side, Bai Xi Xi was cheering for her brother. Their match continued and this time, Bai Qi was ying seriously just to let her see his skills. The match ended with Bai Qi leading by five points. When he turned to Zhang Li Xue, the girl was staring at him with a hint of admiration in her eyes. ¡°You¡¯re good.¡± Thest time they yed together, something happened and they were unable to determine the winner. This time, Bai Qi had indeed won beautifully. His skills were very good. If he did not hold back a little bit, perhaps he would score more than that. Bai Qiughed. ¡°Thank you.¡± He stretched his hand and wiped some sweat off her face with his thumb. ¡°Now that I won, what kind of reward would you give me?¡± Zhang Li Xue stared back at him in surprise. ¡°What reward?¡± ¡°Shouldn¡¯t the winner get a reward?¡± ¡°What kind of reward do you want then?¡± His lips tilted up. Then, he pointed at his cheek. Zhang Li Xue was quick to understand his meaning. Her face turned into a darker shade of red. Before she could scold this hooligan, Bai Xi Xi had already reached the side. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, it¡¯s my turn to practice basketball with my Pretty Sister.¡± Bai Qi looked at the light bulb beside him and sighed helplessly. Chapter 201 201 Your Reward Zhang Li Xue apanied Bai XI XI and taught her a few moves. Once Bai Xi Xi was able to grasp the moves, Zhang Li Xue let the little girl practice on her own while she went to the locker room for a quick shower. Half an hourter, Zhang Li Xue walked out of the locker room with her gym bag in her hand. When she stepped out, Zhang Li Xue found that Bai Qi was waiting for her outside the room. He was leaning half of his body against the wall as he yed with his phone. When he heard her movement, Bai Qi looked up and shed her a smile. ¡°You¡¯re done?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± From where she stood, she could see Bai Xi Xi practicing the moves that she had taught her. Zhang Li Xue nced at the time and spoke, ¡°Should we go and have lunch?¡± ¡°Hungry?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. After ying a tiring match against Bai Qi, her stomach began to ask for food to replenish the energy she used earlier. ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s go and get Xi Xi.¡± He naturally did not have any objection. Moreover, he could not allow the two girls to starve for a long time. Bai Qi helped to take the gym bag from his girlfriend before turning to return to his little sister¡¯s side. ..... However, before he could take another step, Zhang Li Xue tugged at his arms lightly, forcing him to stop. Then, her soft lipsnded on his cheek. When Bai Qi looked at Zhang Li Xue again, the girl had a yful smile on her face. ¡°Your reward.¡± It did not take him a long time to remember what he had requested before his little sister came to steal his girlfriend away from him. Bai Qiughed. Seeing that his little sister was not looking their way, Bai Qi leaned over and gave Zhang Li Xue a peck on her lips a few times. Then, with a sigh, he had to restrain himself from kissing her again. Bai Qi shed her a smile and held her hand. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± The couple walked together while holding hands. It was only after they reached Bai Xi Xi¡¯s side that they retracted their hands. ¡°Xi Xi, let¡¯s go.¡± Bai Xi Xi picked up the basketball and turned to the couple. Seeing that they were walking side by side, made her think that there was something strange about them again. .... After having their lunch, the three of them decided to take a walk at the mall and buy a few things that Bai Xi Xi might need. Seeing the hesitant look on Bai Qi¡¯s face as he picked and chose a few things for his sister, Zhang Li Xue decided to give him a hand. In the end, Bai Qi had to sit at the side while watching his little sister and girlfriend shop happily together. Looking at them made him feel as if he was the third wheel around. Still, he appreciated having Zhang Li Xue around to help him. Buying some clothes for Bai Xi Xi was getting harder now that she had grown up. In the future, he might need her to help him even more. Perhaps, Bai Xi Xi was too tired after ying around the whole day. Five minutes after she sat in the car, the girl had fallen asleep. As the car stopped at the red light, Bai Qi nced at the rear mirror and sighed helplessly. Then, he nced at his girlfriend and held her hand. Now that his sister was asleep, Bai Qi could hold his girlfriend¡¯s hand openly. Their gazes met and Bai Qi raised her hand and pressed his lips on the back of her hand. ¡°Xi Xi is asleep,¡± Bai Qi spoke in a whisper. ¡°Are you heading back after this?¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at the time. It seemed that it was still too early for her to go back. Moreover, she also wanted to stay with Bai Qi a little longer. They have just started to date and there was this urge to stick close to her boyfriend all the time. ¡°I could stay around and wait for Xi Xi to wake up.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at the handsome man in front of her and smiled. ¡°Let¡¯s have dinner together.¡± Her mother knew that she was now seeing someone and would be returning home for dinner. A light shed in his eyes and Bai Qi let out a chuckle. Noticing that the red light had turned green, Bai Qi kissed his girlfriend¡¯s hand one more time before driving off. When they reach home, Bai Xi Xi was still asleep. Bai Qi tried to wake her up, but the little girl continued to sleep soundly. Bai Xi Xi was too tired as it has been a while since she go out and y. In the end, Bai Qi had no choice but to carry the girl on his back and bring her upstairs. Zhang Li Xue watched as Bai Qi climb up the stairs with Bai Xi Xi with worry. It would be convenient if his apartment had elevator services. However, previously, Bai Qi¡¯s financial state could only allow him to stay in this shabby-looking apartment. This ce was within his budget and it was very close to the hospital. By the time they reached the apartment, Zhang Li Xue could notice the beads of sweat on his face. She quickly helped him with the door and Bai Qi quickly sent his sister to her bedroom. After tucking his little sister in bed, Bai Qi walked out and found that his girlfriend was sorting the shopping bags on the table. Bai Qi crept behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. When the girl turned around to look at him, Bai Qi leaned over to peck at her lips. Zhang Li Xue nced at Bai Xi Xi¡¯s closed door before turning to face Bai Qi. Her arms wrapped around his waist as she buried her face in his chest. The faint scent of that familiar disinfectant wafted to her nose. Zhang Li Xue thought that Bai Qi had probably spent too much time at the hospital that he started to have this scent on him as well. ¡°Li Xue...¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Bai Qi nted a kiss on top of her head. ¡°Next time, let¡¯s go out with just the two of us.¡± Zhang Li Xue raised her head andughed. ¡°Alright.¡± Chapter 202 202 Come Here While waiting for Bai Xi Xi to wake up, the couple sat on the sofa in the living room together. The television was on, but the two of them were not really paying attention to the program. Bai Qi nced at his girlfriend and smiled when he saw that she was not paying attention. ¡°Li Xue.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Come here.¡± He patted the space beside him. Zhang Li Xue hesitated for a while. She nced at Bai Xi Xi¡¯s door and saw that it was still closed tightly. Her cheek reddened. Then, Zhang Li Xue scooted over to his side. A mischievous glint shed in his eyes. Without warning, Bai Qi tugged at her arms, pulling her into his embrace. The tip of her nose hit his chest and Bai Qi hugged her waist tightly. ¡°You...¡± His warm and soft lipsnded on hers. Her body stiffened as Bai Qi continued to press his lips against hers into a lingering kiss. ..... Zhang Li Xue was screaming internally as she was not expecting Bai Qi to pull such a move on her. Her heartbeat elerated and Zhang Li Xue could feel her face heating up. Her body had already turned weak when Bai Qi finally let her go. Zhang Li Xue looked up and met his gaze. Instead of seeing the yful look in his eyes, Zhang Li Xue was surprised to see her own reflection in his eyes. Then, he approached closer to her again. Their breath entangled and just like that, she was kissed again. This time, Zhang Li Xue took the initiative to return his kiss. The sound of their kisses filled the room, but they were both too preupied with each other to notice that. Each time that his lips moved against hers, Zhang Li Xue felt as if her heart was going to explode. She really, really liked this man. The two of them only parted once she was too breathless to continue this kiss. Her head rested on his chest as Bai Qi hugged her tightly and kissed the top of her head. He had one hand wrapped around her waist, while another was ying with her long hair. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hair was always as soft as he could remember. Back then, he had tugged at her hair and made her cry, didn¡¯t he? The memories made him smile. Who would have thought that the girl he had bullied when they were young would now be in his arms? Subconsciously, he tightened his hold around her body, feeling contented with how she was in his arms now. ¡°Are you tired?¡± Bai Qi asked after a long silence between them. ¡°No.¡± Somehow, the tiredness seemed to have disappeared as she was in his arms. Zhang Li Xue looked up to meet his gaze. Her hand crept upwards until they were touching his chin before it continued to make its way up. Then, she started to study his face seriously. His nose was high and his lips were thin and soft. Now that she looked carefully, Zhang Li Xue noticed his faint cleft chin. It made him look a little more attractive. Then, her finger started to trace the dark circle under his eyes. Her heart was distressed when she saw his tired eyes. ¡°Then, what do you want to eat?¡± Bai Qi asked. ¡°Should we go out and eat? Or do you want to stay here? I can cook something,¡± ¡°Well, I¡¯m fine with anything.¡± Bai Qi pondered about it for a while. ¡°I think, there are some chicken wings in the refrigerator. I¡¯ll make you some garlic soy sauce chicken wings. How does that sound?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Un. Your chicken wings tasted good as well.¡± Bai Qiughed. He stretched his hand and touched the tips of her nose. The couple stayed in this position for a long time while talking about nothing and everything. Without noticing it, Zhang Li Xue fell asleep in Bai Qi¡¯s arms. His scent and hisfortable heat were making her feel very secure. Bai Qi only noticed that his girlfriend had fallen asleep when she did not answer his question for a while. He tried to move to let her get into afortable position. However, Zhang Li Xue was hugging him tightly as if she did not want to let him go. In the end, he could only let her continue to sleep with her head on his chest. He nced at his sister¡¯s bedroom and saw that the door was still shut. Bai Qi was sure that if Bai Xi Xi saw them in this position, Zhang Li Xue would be embarrassed. When Zhang Li Xue woke up a few minutester, she realized that she was using a certain someone¡¯s chest as her pillow. The two of them were talking earlier. Just how did she fall asleep like this? Zhang Li Xue moved and saw that Bai Qi was looking at something on his phone. Noticing her light movement, Bai Qi lowered his head and met her gaze. ¡°Awake?¡± Her face reddened, feeling embarrassed by this situation. ¡°Un. Is Xi Xi awake?¡± Bai Qi chuckled. Zhang Li Xue has only fell asleep for less than half an hour. ¡°She¡¯s still sleeping. She should be tired after walking around for a long time.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved in relief, knowing that the little girl had not seen her sleeping on her brother¡¯s chest. She shifted her gaze to look at his phone screen. ¡°What are you looking at?¡± Before Bai Qi started to tease her, it would be better if she divert his attention. Now that Zhang Li Xue saw his phone screen, she realized that Bai Qi was looking at a list of apartments around the hospital area. A thought came to her mind and Zhang Li Xue turned to him again. ¡°Are you looking for a new apartment?¡± Bai Qi nced at his phone before turning to his girlfriend again. ¡°Uh-huh. Previously, I was in a hurry to move back to Y City. I didn¡¯t have time to look around. Coincidentally, this ce was avable. I never nned to stay at this apartment for a long time.¡± Now that he¡¯s going to have money, it¡¯s better to choose a suitable and safer neighborhood for Xi Xi. ¡°Then, do you want me to help you look?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°I could ask around.¡± Her mother used to be in the property business. Zhang Li Xue was sure that her mother would know a few good ces. Bai Qi smiled. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll be counting on you.¡± Chapter 203 203 Teaching My Girlfriend The couple stayed in each other¡¯s embrace for a while before they both sat up. Bai Xi Xi was going to wake up soon and Bai Qi still needed to prepare for their dinner. As Bai Qi started to wear his apron and hold his knife, Zhang Li Xue stood by his side to watch him as he started to make his preparation. Initially, Zhang Li Xue volunteered to help with washing the vegetables. However, Bai Qi had convinced her to sit down and let him do all the work. This was still considered a date and Bai Qi still wanted to impress his girlfriend with his cooking skills. Noticing that a certain someone was staring at him as he worked made Bai Qi feel a little awkward. However, he could not deny that he enjoyed being the center of Zhang Li Xue¡¯s attention. ¡°Why are you looking at me like that?¡± Bai Qi asked. Zhang Li Xue propped her chin with both hands. ¡°Bai Qi, I just noticed that your knife skills are quite good.¡± The knife he used was quite sharp. He could cut the chicken with one swift move. Finding the chicken joint did not seem too difficult for him. If it was her, she would probably take a longer time. She was good at eating chicken wings and not so much at cutting them. Bai Qiughed. ¡°Then, should I teach you?¡± He put the knife on the board and waved his hand at her. ¡°Come here.¡± ..... A smile turned on her face. Zhang Li Xue walked over to Bai Qi¡¯s side and thought that she liked it when Bai Qi called her over to his side. The man pulled her over to the sink and helped to wash her hands. Zhang Li Xue thought that even the way Bai Qi was helping to wash her hands seemed very skillful. His fingers rubbed through the corner of her fingers softly. Then, he took a towel and helped to dry her hands. Even the act of washing her hands and drying them could seem so intimate... By this time, Zhang Li Xue had long forgotten that Bai Qi was going to teach her to cut the chicken. Her attention was on hisrge hands. Just like the owner, his hands looked quite good-looking as well. ¡°Hold this.¡± Bai Qi passed the knife handle to her. Then, he slowly taught her to feel the joints and how to cut them smoothly. It waster that Zhang Li Xue found that she was in someone¡¯s embrace again. This person was taking advantage to hug her again. ¡°Doctor Bai, what are you doing?¡± ¡°I¡¯m teaching my girlfriend to cut the chicken.¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled. She turned her head sideways to look at Bai Qi. ¡°Is this the way you teach people?¡± His lips turned into a smile. Bai Qi rested his chin on his girlfriend¡¯s shoulder and inhaled the scent of her shampoo. ¡°Only when I¡¯m teaching my girlfriend.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at him speechlessly. However, a few secondster, a smile broke out. She liked this flirtatious Doctor Bai very much. ¡°Li Xue.¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue put down the knife in her hand as she allowed the man to hug her. ¡°Are you not willing to let Xi Xi know about us?¡± Zhang Li Xue thought about it for a while. ¡°It¡¯s not that I¡¯m not willing to let her know. But, Bai Qi... I¡¯m a little worried.¡± Bai Qi raised a brow. ¡°Xi Xi has been with you since forever. ording to you, you are the closest person she has,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I¡¯m just worried that Xi Xi would think that I¡¯m stealing her brother away when she found out that we¡¯re dating. It¡¯s better to wait and see first.¡± She liked Bai Xi Xi very much and did not want to hurt that little girl. It was better to let Xi Xi get used to the situation first before breaking the news. His lips curled into a helpless smile. Although he had never talked to Bai Xi Xi about dating, Bai Qi had a hunch that Bai Xi Xi would not mind it if she found out that he has been dating her pretty sister. After all, Bai Xi Xi seemed to like Zhang Li Xue very much. Whenever she¡¯s around, Bai Xi Xi seemed to have forgotten about her brother. Zhang Li Xue p turned to peck Bai Qi on his cheek. ¡°Alright. I¡¯m done learning. You should continue and cook. I¡¯m hungry.¡± She escaped his embrace and stood at the side after washing her hands. Bai Qi naturally did not have the heart to let his girlfriend starve. Just as soon as Bai Qi was picking up the knife again, the bedroom door was pushed open and Bai Xi Xi came out. The little girl stared at Zhang Li Xue with a puzzled look on her face. In a few seconds, her eyes lit up. ¡°Pretty Sister!¡± Zhang Li Xue turned around. There was a hint of guilt on her face when she looked at Bai Xi Xi. Zhang Li Xue was aware that if she was a few seconds toote, the little girl would find Bai Qi and her hugging in the kitchen. ¡°Xi Xi, you¡¯re awake?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. Her cheek turned pink as she looked at Zhang Li Xue sheepishly. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that I would fall asleep in the car.¡± Bai Xi Xi was surprised to wake up in her bed. It did not take her a long time to figure out what happened. She was too tired after practicing basketball and going to shop. ¡°Fortunately, you are still around,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. Zhang Li Xueughed softly. ¡°Well, your brother asked me to stay for dinner. Xi Xi, I¡¯ll stay here and have dinner with you and your brother, alright?¡± Bai Xi Xi turned to her brother and gave him a look of admiration. She was d that her brother had made her Pretty Sister stay longer. ¡°That¡¯s good. Brother Bai Qi, Pretty Sister liked eating chicken wings very much.¡± Bai Xi Xi spoke to her brother. ¡°Remember to make a lot of them, alright?¡± The little girl¡¯s words made them bothugh. Bai Qi turned to his girlfriend again and teased, ¡°You see, even Xi Xi knows just how much you like chicken wings.¡± Chapter 204 204 Did Your Sister Ask You to Come? For the next few days, Zhang Li Xue has been busy helping Bai Qi to look for a new apartment each time she was on her break. His request was not that difficult. He only wanted to rent in a safer neighborhood closer to the hospital as well as his little sister¡¯s school. Seeing the price of each property made Zhang Li Xue hesitate. She didn¡¯t know much about Bai Qi¡¯s sry and wondered if he could afford the rent at certain ces. However, Zhang Li Xue took a few notes of every ce with all budget and decided to consult with her mother. In the morning, Zhang Li Xue was still looking at herputer when she noticed the date. She took out her phone and quickly sent a text to her friend, Fang Su Jin. Instead of replying to her text, Fang Su Jin called her number instead. A smile curled on her lips upon seeing her friend¡¯s name on the phone. ¡°Li Xue, I¡¯m feeling anxious,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke as soon as the call was connected. ¡°What if there¡¯s no one woulde to my exhibition?¡± ¡°It can¡¯t be. Your paintings are quite good. Why wouldn¡¯t peoplee and see it?¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Su Jin, I believe in you. I¡¯m sure that there will be a lot of peopleing.¡± Fang Su Jin sighed, feeling unconvinced. ¡°Otherwise, I can ask my brother to bring a few of his friends to attend your exhibition?¡± ..... Fang Su Jin was reminded of thest time she ran into Zhang Yi Hai nearby his campus area. She had told him about her exhibition, didn¡¯t she? ¡°Forget it. I already mentioned about this exhibition when I ran into him a few days ago,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Anyway, isn¡¯t he busy with his study and assignment?¡± Zhang Yi Hai will be graduating soon and Fang Su Jin could already guess that the boy would be busy. ¡°I still don¡¯t understand why you would think that my little brother is scary,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°He¡¯s a little annoying, but he¡¯s not scary.¡± Fang Su Jin clicked her tongue. ¡°Li Xue, try to tell him that you are now dating Doctor Bai. We¡¯ll see if he¡¯s scary or not.¡± Zhang Li Xue sat up straight. ¡°Empress Fang, I beg you not to say a word to my brother. Aren¡¯t you worried that your best friend might stay single for the rest of her life?¡± Zhang Li Xue was not afraid of her brother. However, she was mostly worried that her little brother would make things difficult for her Doctor Bai Qi. Fang Su Jinughed and her mood instantly turned better. The two of them chatted for a while and Zhang Li Xue continued to give her friend a few encouraging words. Seeing that it was almost time for her exhibition to start, Fang Su Jin took a few deep breaths before entering the hall. Some of the workers were busy making the final preparation. Fang Su Jin walked around the hall and chatted briefly with the other artists as well. Just as she had made her round, Fang Su Jin looked up and saw that her mentor, was walking over with that agent, Mika by his side. Fang Su Jin put on her best smile before greeting them. ¡°Miss Fang, congrattions,¡± Mika said as he handed her a bouquet of flowers. ¡°Thank you. The flowers look beautiful.¡± Fang Su Jin nced at the pretty bouquet in her hand before motioning for someone to help her carry them. Mika watched this scene and smiled. ¡°Su Jin, how is the preparation? Have you checked everything?¡± ¡°Teacher Jiang, I already checked everything twice. There shouldn¡¯t be any problem.¡± The elder man nodded. He patted Fang Su Jin on her shoulder and smiled gently. ¡°Rx. You have worked hard in the past few days. You should have faith in yourself.¡± ¡°Teacher Jiang, thank you.¡± Teacher Jiang nced at the tall man beside him. ¡°That¡¯s right, Su Jin, after the exhibition, let¡¯s go and have a meal together.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± With Mika¡¯s presence, Fang Su Jin guessed that her mentor should want to discuss the exhibition in F Country. The organizer walked over to talk to Fang Su Jin and with that, she managed to excuse herself. When she turned around again, her mentor and Mika were no longer around. Fang Su Jin guessed that her mentor should be taking that man around the ce. As the exhibition started, Fang Su Jin began to look around and sighed. The door had only opened a while ago and a few people were walking around the hall. Fang Su Jin heaved a sigh of relief, finding that there were at least a few peopleing to this exhibition. Even though they might note to look at her paintings, at least there would be a chance that someone might notice her art, right? Fang Su Jin stayed in the hall to wait and see if someone woulde to see her paintings. Just then, a familiar figure walked over and stopped beside her. She turned around and was surprised to find that the person was no other than Zhang Yi Hai. Her eyes widened and her lips gapped open. ¡°You...¡± ¡°Sister Fang, congrattions on your exhibition.¡± The question she wanted to ask was stuck in her throat. ¡°Thank you. Did your sister ask you toe?¡± Zhang Yi Hai blinked. ¡°My sister? No. Sister Fang, didn¡¯t you invite me and my friends to attend this exhibition?¡± Of course, Fang Su Jin remembered that she had invited Zhang Yi Hai toe. However, she did not expect that he would really show up. ¡°Don¡¯t you have a ss to attend?¡± ¡°We don¡¯t have ss today,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°My friends are still outside. They should be here in a minute.¡± Just then, Fang Su Jin saw a few people walking into the hall. She had seen the two boys previously and recognized them as Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s roommates. As for the others, this was the first time she had seen them. Fang Su Jin looked at them speechlessly. Looking at it almost felt as if Zhang Yi Hai had invited a few of his ssmates and they were having a tour around the art gallery. ¡°That¡¯s right. I told a few people about this exhibition. I guess they shoulde over soon.¡± ¡°What people?¡± ¡°My uncles and aunts.¡± Suddenly, there was amotioning from the entrance. Soon, a tall bespectacled man walked into the hall followed by three beautifuldies beside him. The elder woman was holding the man¡¯s arms while the two twin girls followed them closely. Zhang Yi Hai walked over and greeted them. ¡°Uncle Lu Xun, Aunt Song.¡± The two elders nodded. Then, the twin girls greeted happily. ¡°Brother Yi Hai!¡± Chapter 205 205 Meet Zhan Yi Hai¡¯s Rtives Fang Su Jin stared at the group of people with a dazed look on her face. Of course, she recognized the bespectacled man as President Lu Xun of NEXT Group. The man owned one of the biggest entertainment agencies and studios in the country. Previously, Fang Su Jin had seen this man appear in some rumor with some new actress. However, the man quickly rebuked the rumor, and just like that, the new actress¡¯s career was over. It was said that his rtionship with his wife, Song Xing Xing was still very good. His wife was someone that Fang Su Jin was familiar with as well. The Song family had several members on the political scene. They were quite well-known in Y City. Their twin daughters, Lu Xia and Lu Jing were quite popr as well. They inherited all the good genes from their parents and entered the entertainment world when they were younger. These days, they have retired from the entertainment industry and had no longer appeared on the screen. However, their poprity remained. Fang Su Jin had not expected that the uncle and aunt that Zhang Yi Hai had mentioned earlier would be the couple. No wonder there was such amotion at the entrance. The reporters had probably heard about their appearance and wanted to interview them. ..... ¡°Uncle Lu Xun, thank you foring,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°Since you have told me to support this exhibition, of course, I have toe,¡± Lu Xun said. His eyes shifted to the youngdy beside Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°This is...¡± ¡°Uncle Lu Xun, Auntie Song, this is my sister¡¯s friend. Fang Su Jin,¡± Zhang Yi Hai introduced. ¡°You¡¯re the artist,¡± Song Xing Xing said. ¡°Li Xue¡¯s friend?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s palm started to sweat as she exchanged a few words with the Lu family. She exchanged a few words with the couple before leading the Lu family on a tour of the art gallery. When Fang Su Jin returned, Zhang Yi Hai was with another familiar couple. Zhang Yi Hai quickly introduced them as Uncle Song Yi and Aunt Han Yue Xiu. The couple was familiar with the members of the Lu family and they quickly get along with each other well. Then, another high-profile couple walked in and Zhang Yi Hai introduced them as Uncle Lin and Aunt An. Then his rtives from his mother¡¯s side came over as well. In the end, Fang Su Jin¡¯s head was spinning after being introduced to his uncles and aunts. This day turned out to be the day Fang Su Jin meet Zhan Yi Hai¡¯s rtives. As time passed, a few more people wereing over to the art gallery. The organizer was excited upon seeing the number of people who visited the art gallery. The reception was better than what they had expected. No doubt that it was all because of Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s help. Fang Su Jin was busy since morning, meeting and talking to the people who came to look at her paintings. When she could finally rx, Fang Su Jin found that Zhang Yi Hai and his roommates were still around the art gallery. Hearing her footsteps, Zhang Yi Hai and his roommates turned around to look at her. ¡°You¡¯re still here,¡± Fang Su Jin smiled at Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s roommates. ¡°Thank you foring. Initially, I am still worried that there wouldn¡¯t be many visitors.¡± ¡°Sister Fang, we¡¯ve looked at your paintings. They were very pretty,¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s roommate, Tang Yin spoke. ¡°I¡¯m sure there would be a lot of people who woulde to look at the paintings.¡± Fang Su Jin chuckled as she listened to theirpliments. Although they did not know much about paintings, their encouraging words made her feel very good. Fang Su Jin turned to Zhang Yi Hai again. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, thank you for inviting everyone toe.¡± ¡°You¡¯re wee.¡± She hesitated for a while before speaking again, ¡°I have to join my mentor for dinnerter. Then, Zhang Yi Hai, are you and your roommates free tomorrow? Let me buy you a meal to thank you guys.¡± ¡°Sister Fang, there¡¯s no need. We onlye because we have too much free time,¡± Liu Jin said. Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s roommates were naturally happy to hear that they would have a chance to have a free meal. However, they did not let their joy show on their face too much. Otherwise, Zhang Yi Hai might be unhappy and they would lose their chance to get a free meal. ¡°I just wanted to thank you.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at Zhang Yi Hai as she waited for his answer. ¡°Otherwise, I would feel bad.¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Sister Fang, you have my number, right? Just text me the ce and time afterward.¡± The group exchanged a few more words. Just then, Fang Su Jin¡¯s mentor, Teacher Jiang appeared with Mika. ¡°Su Jin,¡± Teacher Jiang¡¯s tone of voice sounded a little livelier. ¡°I¡¯ve spoken to the organizer. They are very happy with the reception this time. I heard that there are a few people who had expressed their interest in your paintings as well.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Fang Su Jin looked at her mentor in disbelief. After all, the number of visitorsing to the art gallery and the people who took interest in her paintings were two different things. Teacher Jiang nodded happily. ¡°Un. Un. Su Jin, I told you that you have talent. You just have to believe in yourself a little more.¡± ¡°Miss Fang, congrattions,¡± Mika said with a smile. His eyes lit up as he looked at Fang Su Jin. ¡°I sincerely hoped that there would be a chance for us to work together.¡± It was only then that Teacher Jiang noticed the boys who were with Fang Su Jin. His expression turned guarded. His student is such a beautiful person. Teacher Jiang was worried that the group of boys came to disturb his student. ¡°Su Jin... They are?¡± ¡°Teacher Jiang, they are my friends,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke quickly. ¡°They came to support me.¡± ¡°So it was like that.¡± Teacher Jiang¡¯s eyes turned gentler. ¡°Hello. Thank you foring.¡± Zhang Yi Hai exchanged a few words with Teacher Jiang. Then, his gaze shifted towards the foreign man beside Fang Su Jin. He saw the way Mika was looking at Fang Su Jin and understood that the man was interested in her. He lowered his gaze and narrowed his eyes. Zhang Yi Hai thought that he did not like to see the way Mika was looking at his sister¡¯s friend. Chapter 206 206 What a Coincidence After staying around the art gallery for a long time, Zhang Yi Hai and his friends finally left. Tang Yin was just suggesting to their friends that they should go out and have fun with their ssmates after dinner. However, it was only after speaking for a long time that he noticed that Zhang Yi Hai seemed to be a little distracted. He poked Liu Jin in his arms and the two friends exchanged a look. The roommates were wondering just what was going on with their friend. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai...¡± Liu Jin¡¯s voice snapped him out of his trance. ¡°Are you listening to us?¡± Zhang Yi Hai stared at his friends. ¡°What did the two of you talk about?¡± Tang Yin heaved a sigh. ¡°I¡¯m saying that we should join the others for a little fun. Just now, Luo Xiao Yan said that they are going to get together after dinner.¡± He looked at Zhang Yi Hai expectantly. ¡°Do you want to go together?¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s mind was somewhere else. ..... ¡°Okay.¡± The two friends exchanged another look and soon, a wide smile appeared on their lips. Getting Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s approval was never that easy. As the group was walking along the street to look for a ce to have dinner, Zhang Yi Hai suddenly stopped in his tracks. Tang Yin followed Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s line of gaze and noticed that his friend was looking at a restaurant in front of them. ¡°Yi Hai, what¡¯s wrong? Zhang Yi Hai continued to stare at the restaurant beside him. A while ago, Zhang Yi Hai was close by when Fang Su Jin and her teacher were still discussing their dinner n. He overheard that the two of them were going to have a meal with that foreign agent to discuss their future coboration. This restaurant seemed to be the restaurant that Fang Su Jin¡¯s teacher had mentioned. Zhang Yi Hai turned to his friends before deciding, ¡°Let¡¯s have our meal here.¡± Liu Jin looked at the fancy restaurant in front of them and frowned. Just by looking at the entrance alone, he could already guess that eating at this ce shouldn¡¯t be that cheap. ¡°Yi Hai, didn¡¯t we agree to eat at the noodle stall?¡± Liu Jin asked. ¡°Since we are already here, let¡¯s just have our dinner here,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. His roommates were about to protest when they heard his next words, ¡°It¡¯s my treat. Since you have apanied me today, I¡¯ll treat you to something good.¡± A wide smile appeared on their faces as they followed Zhang Yi Hai into the building. As the waiter led them into the dining area, both Tang Yin and Liu Jin could not stop looking around the ce. Fortunately, they were wearing their nicest clothes to visit the art gallery. Otherwise, they would be too embarrassed to enter an expensive restaurant such as this with how they usually dressed up. Once they were seated, both Tang Yin and Liu Jin could not stop looking around. Half an hour ago, they have nned to visit their usual noodle stall for dinner. Both Tang Yin and Liu Jin were curious to know why did Zhang Yi Hai suddenly changed his n. Of course, they were unaware that Zhang Yi Hai was visiting this restaurant for a certain elder sister. Zhang Yi Hai shouldn¡¯t care much about Fang Su Jin¡¯s business. He knew that Mika was an agent who was interested in Fang Su Jin¡¯s painting. It should be a good chance for her to have an exhibition overseas. However, the way that the agent was looking at Fang Su Jin made Zhang Yi Hai ufortable. Now that they were passing by this restaurant, Zhang Yi Hai decided toe over with his roommates to have a meal at this restaurant as well. Fang Su Jin was a good friend of his sister. Based on this, Zhang Yi Hai thought that he should help to keep his eyes on her. At least, if something was to happen to Fang Su Jin, he would be close to her to help. While both Tang Yin and Liu Jin were both looking at the menu, Zhang Yi Hai was busy looking around the ce to look for Fang Su Jin. Fortunately, Zhang Yi Hai and his friends were seated at a corner where it would be easier for them to watch the peoplee and go. The waiter came to take their orders and Zhang Yi Hai just ordered anything half-heartedly. When the waiter left, both Tang Yin and Liu Jin were still discussing the restaurant¡¯s menu. Zhang Yi Hai had his eyes at the entrance. Very soon, he watched that foreign agent walked into the dining hall followed by both Fang Su Jin and her teacher. The three of them were ushered to a seat farther than Zhang Yi Hai. However, their seat was still within Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s line of gaze. Once he saw Fang Su Jin sitting down, he quickly retracted his gaze. ¡°Yi Hai, isn¡¯t that your Sister Fang?¡± Liu Jin spoke. Zhang Yi Hai was about to take a sip from his drink when he heard Liu Jin¡¯s words. He raised his head slowly and followed his friend¡¯s gaze. Fang Su Jin was seated next to her teacher while facing the agent. The waiter was at their table to take their order. ¡°It seemed like it,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke in a careless tone. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that they are going to have dinner at this ce as well,¡± Liu Jin said. ¡°What a coincidence.¡± ¡°Mhm...¡± Zhang Yi Hai lowered his eyshes. ¡°What a coincidence.¡± The waiter soon sent their order to the table. As Liu Jin and Tang Yin began to eat, Zhang Yi Hai continued to keep his eyes on Fang Su Jin¡¯s table. Knowing that they were here to discuss her paintings, Zhang Yi Hai deliberately ate his food slowly to dy time. He had already made his decision. If that foreign agent tried to do something to Fang Su Jin, then, he would step forward to stop him. Otherwise, Zhang Yi Hai would stay away from them. Just then, Zhang Yi Hai saw Fang Su Jin standing up before heading to the restroom. A few minutester, the agent stood up as well and headed in the same direction as Fang Su Jin. Zhang Yi Hai took the napkin and wiped his mouth. Then, he stood up and announced, ¡°I¡¯m going to the restroom.¡± Chapter 207 207 Someone was Keeping an Eye on Them Fang Su Jin came out of the cubicle and walked over to the sink to wash her hand. A long and heavy sigh escaped her as she looked at her reflection in the mirror. As she recalled the discussion with Mika again, Fang Su Jin began to hesitate. Her teacher agreed that an exhibition in F Country would be a great opportunity for her as a painter. Her name and her paintings would be known to art fans. When Fang Su Jin looked at her teacher¡¯s face, she could tell that her teacher wanted her to agree with it. Previously, Fang Su Jin had discussed with her parents regarding this matter. They were very supportive of her hobby and talent. Naturally, they were very supportive to let her have an exhibition in F Country. In the end, her parents would let her decide. Whether she wanted to do it or not will depend on her decision. Fang Su Jin was still reluctant. She liked painting. However, searching for fame was not something she was after. Moreover, as the daughter of the Fang family, she did not have to worry about making money through her paintings. However, the people around her have been very supportive of her interest from the very beginning. Fang Su Jin thought that, even if she did not want fame, she could do it to make them proud of her. ..... Fang Su Jin stayed in the bathroom for a long time thinking of the proposal that Mika had made. Realizing that he had stayed for a while, Fang Su Jin dried her hands and came out. As she turned to the corner, Fang Su Jin was surprised to find that Mika was leaning on the wall. The man¡¯s expression lit up as soon as he saw her. ¡°Miss Fang.¡± ¡°Why are you here?¡± Fang Su Jin could not help but be on guard against Mika. Although the man seemed like a gentleman, the way he looked at her was making her ufortable. Whenever her teacher was not around, the way Mika looked at her almost felt as if he was undressing her with his eyes. ¡°You have been going away for too long,¡± Mika said. ¡°Teacher Jiang is worried.¡± Fang Su Jin pursed her lips into a thin line. She also realized that she has been going away for too long. It was just that... there were a few things in her mind. ¡°Then, let¡¯s go back quickly,¡± Fang Su Jin said before she turned around. The hallway was a little quiet and she was worried about being alone with Mika. ¡°Miss Fang.¡± Mika¡¯s voice stopped her in her track. Just as she had turned around, Fang Su Jin found that the man was standing too close to her. Instinctively, she took a few steps back to create a distance. Her action made Mika chuckle. He leaned over to touch a few strands of her hair. ¡°Are you so afraid of me?¡± ¡°Of course, not.¡± Fang Su Jin forced herself to keep her calm. ¡°But I¡¯m notfortable with someone getting too close to me.¡± Her lips turned into a faint smile. ¡°There should be some personal space.¡± Mikaughed. He raised both hands and spoke, ¡°Rx. I don¡¯t mean anything. I just wanted to ask you about your decision. Miss Fang, the perks that I have presented to you did not sound that bad, right? How about it? Have you thought it through? I promised you that I am the best agent who could help you make a breakthrough in F Country.¡± Fang Su Jin did not answer him quickly. She lowered her eyes and spoke, ¡°Let¡¯s head back to my teacher first. I will tell you my decision then.¡± With that, the two of them turned around and headed back to their seat. Both Fang Su Jin and Mika were unaware that there was someone else who was keeping his eyes on them. The moment they head back to the dining hall, the boy turned around to his table as well. Teacher Jiang raised his head when he noticed that someone was approaching. His lips tilted into a smile when he saw her student. ¡°Su Jin.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°Teacher Jiang.¡± She sat down and took a sip from her drink. ¡°Have you made your decision?¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her head. ¡°I have thought things through. Teacher Jiang, the exhibition in F Country is a good opportunity for me. However, I still think that this move is still too early for a solo exhibition.¡± Teacher Jiang looked at his student in surprise. However, his expression changed again and a smile appeared. ¡°Very well. If that is what you have decided. Then, I will follow your decision.¡± When Teacher Jiang had chosen to take Fang Su Jin under his wings, he already knew that the girl was someone who liked paintings and did not care much about anything else. For Fang Su Jin, painting was her hobby. Even so, Teacher Jiang valued her talent and decided to continue to guide her. Teacher Jiang looked at Mika and shed him an apologetic smile. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. But Su Jin already made her decision. I hope that there will be an opportunity to work together in the future.¡± Mika was unhappy, but he did not allow the disappointment to show on his face. The three of them exchanged a brief conversation before Mika insisted to pay for their meal. Just as they were leaving, Teacher Jiang¡¯s phone rang. When he ended the call, Teacher Jiang turned to Fang Su Jin with an apologetic look on his face. ¡°Su Jin, a friend called and I¡¯m going to meet him,¡± Teacher Jiang said. ¡°Will it be alright if you return to the hotel by yourself?¡± ¡°Teacher Jiang, I will be fine.¡± The man heaved a faint sigh. After saying a few words to Fang Su Jin, he turned around and left in a cab. Fang Su Jin was about to leave the restaurant when she realized that someone was beside her. She shed Mika a smile and spoke, ¡°Mr. Mika, I have to leave now. I hope that there will be an opportunity for coboration in the future.¡± Of course, Fang Su Jin was only being nice. Even if she wanted to have an exhibition in F Country in the future, she will not be looking for this man. Without waiting for his reply, Fang Su Jin turned around wanting to leave. However, just as she had taken a few steps, someone grabbed her wrist, pulling her back. Chapter 208 208 Sister Fang was Crying Again Fang Su Jin was forced to turn around. Her eyes widened in surprise. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Her gaze fell on her wrist that was in Mika¡¯s hand. ¡°Let me go.¡± ¡°Miss Fang, we need to talk.¡± ¡°Mika, I hope that you can respect me,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke coldly. ¡°Release me.¡± Her tone made Mika drop his grip around her wrist. Mika narrowed his eyes as he continued to look at Fang Su Jin. ¡°Why? You should at least give me a reason.¡± ¡°I have already told you my decision,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Currently, I don¡¯t think that I am good enough to have an exhibition in F Country.¡± His eyes narrowed. Mika did not seem to believe in Fang Su Jin¡¯s words. In his mind, he thought that Fang Su Jin was going to work with someone else. A while ago, he had talked to Teacher Jiang and he could feel that he might have the chance to work together with them. However, Fang Su Jin suddenly told him that she won¡¯t be working together with him. Mika recalled the number of visitors who came to look at Fang Su Jin¡¯s paintings. The identity of the visitors was not that simple either. ..... Although he was an F Country citizen, it doesn¡¯t mean that he was ignorant. He knew that Fang Su Jin had big supporters behind her. If Fang Su Jin had an exhibition in F Country under him, Mika would be able to enjoy the perks as well. Those big names and influential people woulde to look for him. Mika knew that if he missed this opportunity to work with Fang Su Jin, it would be difficult for him to coax her again. Once she became famous, she would want to work with another agent. This was the talent that he had found. Whatever it is, he had already made his decision not to return to F Country before he could make Fang Su Jin agree. ¡°Miss Fang, why don¡¯t you think again?¡± Mika asked. His lips curled into a smile that did not reach his eyes. ¡°Before you think things through, I can¡¯t let you leave.¡± Fang Su Jin gave him a look over. ¡°Are you threatening me?¡± The manughed. ¡°Of course, not. Aren¡¯t we properly discussing things?¡± ¡°No matter what, my decision remained the same,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°I am not going to F Country. You could think that the timing isn¡¯t that suitable for me. If I changed my mind, my teacher and I will look for you again. I hope that I make things clear for you.¡± Fang Su Jin gave him a nod before she turned around to leave. This time, Mika grabbed her wrist again. The man tugged at her hand a little too hard until her nose bumped into his chest. Her nose was so much in pain that tears pooled in her eyes. Fang Su Jin stared back at Mika angrily. However, in Mika¡¯s eyes, the look on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face was too adorable. He could not help wanting to pinch her cheek. His touch on her cheek as well as the look in his eyes made her feel disgusted. Fang Su Jin tried to wriggle her way out again. But Mika only held her tighter. ¡°Release me.¡± Fang Su Jin hissed under her breath. Mika lowered his head closer as he looked into her moist eyes. ¡°Miss Fang, even if we could not work together, we can at least stay as friends, can¡¯t we?¡± The man was too close to her that Fang Su Jin could feel his breath against her skin. Fang Su Jin¡¯s face turned red with anger. She bit Mika¡¯s hand hard until he screamed in pain and finally released her. Mika stared at the mark on his hand. Subconsciously, he grabbed her hair with one hand and swung his other hand, wanting to p her. ¡°You bitch!¡± His movement halted and he realized that someone had grabbed his hand ti stop him. ¡°Let her go.¡± A familiar voice was hearding from her back. Mika loosened his grip and Fang Su Jin took this chance to escape his grip. When she turned around, Fang Su Jin found Zhang Yi Hai standing behind her. Their gazes met briefly and Fang Su Jin quickly ran over to hide behind him. Zhang Yi Hai was her only chance to escape. ¡°Are you alright?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked without breaking his eye contact with Mika. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. Subconsciously, she held the corner of Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s shirt as she peeked at Mika. At this time, the scary younger brother was the only person who she would feel safe with. Mika shed a smile that did not reach his eyes. ¡°Young man, this is only an argument between lovers. Don¡¯t get yourself into our private matters, hmm?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t listen to him,¡± Fang Su Jin answered quickly. ¡°Yi Hai, I don¡¯t know him that well.¡± Lovers? What nonsense! The look on Mika¡¯s face changed when he realized that both Fang Su Jin and this young man know each other. ¡°You have ten seconds to leave. Otherwise, I will call the police,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. He nced to his right and spoke, ¡°Tang Yin.¡± ¡°I¡¯m on it.¡± It was then that both Mika and Fang Su Jin realized that Zhang Yi Hai did note alone. He had brought over two friends with him. Noticing that the situation was not on his side, Mika raised both hands before he slowly took a few steps backward. He gave one final look at Fang Su Jin before turning around to leave. Zhang Yi Hai waited until he could no longer see Mika¡¯s silhouette before he turned to Fang Su Jin again. He gave her a look over and let out a breath of relief upon finding that she was without harm. Their gazes met. The first thing he saw was the tears that pooled in her eyes. Sister Fang was crying again. How terrified she must be that she started to cry? If he came a little toote, then what would happen to her? His heart was aching. Worried that Fang Su Jin would bawl her eyes out, Zhang Yi Hai stretched his arms and gathered the person into his embrace. His hand patted her shoulder awkwardly as he tried to coax her. ¡°Be good. Don¡¯t cry. You are safe now. That person would not be able to harm you anymore.¡± Chapter 209 209 Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s Embrace Fang Su Jin blinked as she continued to listen to Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s soothing voice. His voice sounded soft as he was trying to coax her not to cry. Everything happened so quickly. It took her a while to process that she was now in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s embrace. His arms were strong and his shoulders were wide. Listening to his words, Zhang Yi Hai seemed to think that she has been crying. Wait. When did she cry? Why didn¡¯t she know that she was crying? She was too furious with what Mika had tried to do to her. But no matter what, she would not cry about it, alright? Fang Su Jin wanted to exin. However, with their posture right now... it was better to let Zhang Yi Hai continue to misunderstand. Otherwise, both of them would be embarrassed. Fang Su Jin stayed quietly in his embrace. Her thoughts were running wild. A ringing sound finally broke their moment. Zhang Yi Hai pulled away and saw that Tang Yin was answering a phone call at the side. ..... He turned to Fang Su Jin again and bent forward until they were both face to face. His move was too sudden and it was startling her. Fang Su Jin¡¯s face turned red upon noticing their closeness. Swiftly, she took a step back. ¡°What are you...¡± ¡°It¡¯s good that you are okay.¡± Zhang Yi Hai was still worried that the girl would cry until her eyes were swollen. Seeing that the tears had dried, his heart was finally at ease. The words that Fang Su Jin wanted to say were stuck in her throat. She did not know what she should say at a time like this. She lowered her head, not daring to meet Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gaze. Fortunately, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s roommates were still around and the awkward atmosphere between them did notst for too long. Tang Yin walked over and spoke, ¡°Yi Hai, the others called to know when will we be joining them?¡± Zhang Yi Hai frowned. It was then that he recalled that their ssmates had decided to gather and have some fun together. Just now, he seemed to have agreed to join them. But now... His gaze shifted to Fang Su Jin again. After what happened, he did not want to leave Fang Su Jin alone. Zhang Yi Hai did not want to give that person a chance to return again and harass Fang Su Jin. Zhang Yi Hai weighted the decision in his mind and spoke, ¡°Tang Yin, Liu Jin, both of you should go ahead and join the get-together. I won¡¯t be joining you guys.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Both Tang Yin and Liu Jin exchanged a look. ¡°Please help me to apologize to everyone,¡± Zhang Yi Hai continued. ¡°Then, what about you? Yi Hai, where are you going?¡± Liu Jin asked. Zhang Yi Hai turned to Fang Su Jin. ¡°I¡¯ll have to send Sister Fang back first. I won¡¯t be at ease to leave her alone.¡± The sky had turned dark. Even if it wasn¡¯t for Mika, Zhang Yi Hai would not be at ease letting Fang Su Jin return to the hotel alone. ¡°This... Zhang Yi Hai, you don¡¯t have to.¡± Fang Su Jin heard their conversation and quickly understood what was going on. Zhang Yi Hai already have a n with his friends and she did not want to be the reason to stop him from going out with his friends. Zhang Yi Hai looked at Fang Su Jin with a serious look on his face. ¡°Sister Fang, I can¡¯t let you return to the hotel alone. You are my sister¡¯s friend. She will definitely scold me if I dared to leave you alone.¡± ¡°Then, we don¡¯t have to tell her?¡± Fang Su Jin suggested. However, the moment she saw the fierce look on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face, Fang Su Jin began to retreat again. What is this? She was clearly the eldest person around. Why would she be scared of this boy? However, no matter how many times Fang Su Jin reminded herself not to be afraid, she would always shrink back. ¡°Otherwise... Sister Fang, do you want to join us?¡± Tang Yin spoke. Zhang Yi Hai looked up and shot his roommate a displeased look. However, Tang Yin decided to ignore that look. Now that he had mentioned it, Tang Yin seemed to think that it was such a good idea. ¡°Sister Fang, why don¡¯t youe and join us as well? There¡¯s going to be just us and our ssmates. The girls will be joining us as well. I¡¯m sure they would not mind having you around.¡± Anyway, as long as Zhang Yi Hai joined, the others will surely have noints. Fang Su Jin hesitated. She did not want to let Zhang Yi Hai change his n because of her... However, this boy was too stubborn. He would surely not let her return to the hotel alone. ¡°Are you sure the others won¡¯t mind?¡± Both Tang Yin and Liu Jin¡¯s eyes lit up when they heard Fang Su Jin¡¯s words. ¡°Sister Fang, they won¡¯t mind,¡± Liu Jin spoke quickly. ¡°After all, the more, the merrier.¡± ¡°Sister Fang, you...¡± Zhang Yi Hai frowned. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Fang Su Jin shed him a smile. ¡°Mika knows where I am staying. I worry that he might be waiting for me there.¡± ¡°Do you think that the security at our hotel is that bad?¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. Fang Su Jin coughed. ¡°I don¡¯t mean that.¡± She had almost forgotten that she was now staying at The Orchid, the hotel that belonged to the Zhang family. ¡°Actually, I don¡¯t feel like returning to the hotel at the moment. I just wanted to take a walk for a bit of air. Going with your friends sounds like fun.¡± Zhang Yi Hai was not convinced by her words. ¡°What is it?¡± Fang Su Jin raised a brow. ¡°It seemed that you are unwilling to let mee along. Zhang Yi Hai, are you worried that I might meet your girlfriend and tell your sister about it? I can promise that I won¡¯t tell her anything.¡± The frown on his face deepened. ¡°Of course, not.¡± Fang Su Jin smiled at his answer. ¡°I don¡¯t have a girlfriend.¡± Chapter 210 210 Zhang Yi Hai is Quite Popr Tang Yin and Liu Jin both had mentioned to their ssmates that Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s elder sister would be joining them for the gathering. When Fang Su Jin showed up in the room, she received a warm wee. Looking around, Fang Su Jin seemed to recognize a few faces. Earlier that day, some of his ssmates had shown up at her exhibition. Because of that, it wasn¡¯t that hard for her to get along with everyone. In the beginning, Zhang Yi Hai was worried that the girl would be unable to get along with everyone else. However, he was finally at ease upon watching Fang Su Jin sit with a group of girls and chatted with them. His friends were chatting happily, making a lot of noises in the room. Someone was holding the microphone and sang a breakup song emotionally. However, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s continued to observe Fang Su Jin from the corner of his eyes. A girl offered Fang Su Jin a drink and she dly epted it. After what she had gone through earlier, Fang Su Jin figured that she would need a few drinks to calm down. The girls continued to chat happily while gossiping about thetest rumor on their campus. Although Fang Su Jin did not know anyone from their campus, she found that listening to their gossip seemed interesting. For example, it was rumored that a girl recently found out that she was backstabbed by her best friend when she found out that the friend was dating her boyfriend behind her back. It seemed that there were so many dramas and the story became more ridiculous. ..... Fang Su Jin heard what the girl did to get back to her friend and her now ex-boyfriend andughed. She did not think that the girl would be so crazy with her revenge. Just as she looked up, her eyes met with Zhang Yi Hai who was sitting across the room. He was listening quietly as his friends talked to him about something. However, the man did not look away from her. Fang Su Jin was the first to look away. Although she knew that Zhang Yi Hai was only keeping his eyes on her because he was worried, the way he was looking at her made her shy. ¡°Sister Fan,¡± one of Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s ssmates who she had introduced herself as Ji Xin Xin sat beside her and passed her a ss of drink. ¡°Here, have some drinks.¡± Fang Su Jin shed her a smile. ¡°Thank you.¡± The younger girl smiled happily. ¡°Sister Fang, I heard that you grew up with Zhang Yi Hai, could you tell us more about him?¡± Fang Su Jin pondered about the young Zhang Yi Hai. Back then, he would often follow his sister around with a serious look on his face. Back then, he was kind of cute. How did he grow up to be so scary? ¡°What¡¯s there to tell? Zhang Yi Hai has always been a quiet person from a young age,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Other than studying hard, he did not seem to have much interest.¡± Of course, Fang Su Jin would not mention Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s obsession with his sister and ruined his chance to get a girlfriend. The girls giggled. ¡°It seemed that he hasn¡¯t changed much. He didn¡¯t talk much, but at least he is good to look at.¡± Fang Su Jin noticed the way the girls have been peeking at Zhang Yi Hai and understood that some of them had a crush on him. It seemed that Zhang Yi Hai is quite popr among girls. Earlier, Zhang Yi Hai had introduced her as his elder sister and now, they were trying to to get to him through her. Her lips turned up into a smile as the thought came to her mind. Zhang Yi Hai is indeed good-looking. He had his mother¡¯s good look and his father¡¯s temperament. He seemed cold and hard to approach, but his good look make it up for everything, ¡°Then, do you know if he has a girlfriend?¡± Fang Su Jin tried to dig some rumors about this little brother. ¡°Girlfriend?¡± Ji Xin Xin nced at Zhang Yi Hai and lowered her head shyly. ¡°Sister Fang, Zhang Yi Hai has been focusing on his study a lot. In the past, there were a few students who woulde to him with their confessions. However, Zhang Yi Hai rejected every girl. We never heard any news about him dating. We heard that he wanted to concentrate on his studies.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Back then, even the prettiest girl on campus came to confess her love,¡± Another ssmate spoke. ¡°Even she was rejected.¡± ¡°Sister Fang, you have to know that this girl was from the foreignnguage department,¡± Another girl spoke. ¡°She is mixed blood and had a good look. After she was rejected, the others stopped trying to confess to Zhang Yi Hai.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Ever since then, our department became a bit quieter.¡± Suddenly, their conversation had now shifted toward Zhang Yi Hai. Fang Su Jin did not expect that Zhang Yi Hai would be really popr among the girls. Her gaze fell on Ji Xin Xin who was seated beside her. Fang Su Jin could see that the girl was peeking at Zhang Yi Hai every chance she got. It wasn¡¯t hard to see that Ji Xin Xin liked Zhang Yi Hai too. The gathering ended soon. Many of the students live on campus and they were all rushing to return to their dorm before the guards are going to lock them out. Fang Su Jin thought that Zhang Yi Hai would return with them. However, Zhang Yi Hai told his roommates that he was not going to return to their dorm. ¡°You¡¯re not going back?¡± Fang Su Jin looked at him in surprise. ¡°Won¡¯t this trouble you?¡± She understood that Zhang Yi Hai intended to walk her back to the hotel. Zhang Yi Hai looked at Fang Su Jin quietly. He looked away after a while and spoke, ¡°It¡¯s fine. My roommates will help to exin if something came up.¡± ¡°Then, where will you stay if you were locked out?¡± Zhang Yi Hai raised a brow. ¡°Have you forgotten that the hotel you¡¯re staying at is our family¡¯s¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. I almost forgot about that.¡± Zhang Yi Hai seemed to recall that episode where the hotel staff had misunderstood that he was bringing a girl to the hotel and reported it back to his father. On second thought, perhaps, staying at the hotel seemed to be a bad idea... Chapter 211 211 Are You Drunk? Zhang Yi Hai watched his friends turn to head back to their campus before he turned in another direction. His eyes stopped at the girl who was waiting for him at the side. ¡°Sister Fang, I¡¯ll call a taxi,¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°Ah? No. It¡¯s fine. Don¡¯t call them. I want to take a walk for a while,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°I¡¯m a little dizzy.¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at her with worry. ¡°Are you alright?¡± Fang Su Jin waved her hand. ¡°I¡¯m good. I just had a little drink.¡± It was then that Zhang Yi Hai recalled seeing Fang Su Jin drinking with his ssmates. They only met briefly but it seemed that they could get along very well. ¡°Should we sit down?¡± Fang Su Jin turned to the boy andughed. ¡°No. I¡¯ll be fine after taking a short walk.¡± She stopped in her track and looked at Zhang Yi Hai for a long time. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, I just realized that you are like an old man.¡± The look on his face turned darker. He was a lot younger than her. Why would she think that he¡¯s like an old man? ..... ¡°You like to worry a lot,¡± Fang Su Jin giggled. Zhang Yi Hai frowned. ¡°You also like to worry about your sister a lot.¡± Zhang Yi Hai had to admit that he was often worried about his sister. But, as a man in the family, it was his responsibility to worry about his mother and sister both. His father had often reminded him to look after them. Later, it had be a habit. ¡°You should let it loose for a little bit,¡± Fang Su Jin continued. At this time, Zhang Yi Hai was almost convinced that Fang Su Jin was drunk. He stared at her face for a while and noticed her reddened cheek. With a faint sigh, Fang Su Jin turned around and continued walking along the pedestrian walk. Zhang Yi Hai followed her silently from behind. The crease on his forehead gradually disappeared when he saw that she was able to walk properly. At least, he can be assured that she was not as drunk as he think. In his family, the only person who drinks was his father. However, his father always knew his limit and would never drink too much. Zhang Yi Hai could not remember seeing his father getting drunk even when he was out with his friends. Zhang Yi Hai did not know how to look after a drunk person and has been worrying about how she was going to look after Fang Su Jin. Fortunately, she wasn¡¯t being difficult. The corner of his lips turned up as he continued to watch her. Fang Su Jin was walking with her arms swinging around. Her steps were light and it was as if she was hopping around. It seemed like she was in a good mood. Zhang Yi Hai had thought that she would still be upset after what happened earlier. But it seemed that her mood turned better after getting together with his friends. The smile on his face froze when Fang Su Jin made an abrupt stop. His brow furrowed as he watched her stand on the street watching something. He followed her line of gaze and saw that she was staring at the old man who was selling some noodles. Zhang Yi Hai walked to her side and spoke, ¡°Do you want to eat?¡± Fang Su Jin turned around to look at him with her bright eyes before she nodded. ¡°Yes. I actually haven¡¯t been eating very well today.¡± Fang Su Jin rubbed her tummy and pouted. All day, Fang Su Jin has been worrying about her exhibition. Later, she did not have much appetite for eating at the same table as Mika. She only managed to nibble on a few foods. The scent of the spicy soup made her stomach rumble and Fang Su Jin realized that she was a little hungry. She wanted to eat a bit before returning to the hotel and sleep. ¡°Then, let¡¯s go and eat a little bit,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. The two of them walked over to the stall and sat down. As they were waiting for her order to arrive, Fang Su Jin propped her chin with her hand and stared at Zhang Yi Hai for a long time. ¡°What?¡± Fang Su Jin always avoided his gaze. Therefore, Zhang Yi Hai felt a bit uneasy upon meeting her gaze. Fang Su Jin recalled the conversation with his ssmates earlier and smiled. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, I didn¡¯t expect you to be quite popr among your friends.¡± He looked at her nkly, wondering what on earth was going through her mind. Fang Su Jin giggled as she thought of what the girls had said about him. ¡°The girls from your ss liked you a lot. Are you not interested in any of them?¡± Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. ¡°I don¡¯t have time for that.¡± His father had warned him that he should concentrate on his study. How could he have time to think about falling in love and stuff? ¡°Really?¡± Fang Su Jin tilted her head to one side. ¡°I guess, the girls would be disappointed.¡± ¡°Sister Fang, are you drunk?¡± Now that he thought about it, Fang Su Jin would not speak to him unless necessary. He knew her for a long time, but they had never chatted. In his memory, as they grew up, Fang Su Jin would often avoid him. Whenever he was around his sister, Fang Su Jin would lower her gaze and not look at him. ¡°Of course, not. I didn¡¯t have that many drinks¡± Zhang Yi Hai did not believe her words. Wasn¡¯t those was what a drunk person would often say? Their order of food and drinks arrived. Fang Su Jin looked into her bowl and smiled brightly. She quickly grabbed the cutlery and started to eat. Zhang Yi Hai watched as she slurped the noodles and handed her some napkins to wipe her mouth. ¡°Sister Fang, you should wipe your mouth.¡± Fang Su Jin grabbed the napkin even without looking up. ¡°Oh.¡± She wiped the corner of her lips before continuing to eat. Seeing this scene made him chuckle. It was now that he understood why Fang Su Jin and his sister could be best friends when they both had different personalities. It seemed that Fang Su Jin was also a foodie like his sister. The moment she had good food in front of her, she seemed to have forgotten about everything else. Chapter 212 212 You are Too Weak After paying for Fang Su Jin¡¯s meal, Zhang Yi Hai turned around, wanting to send Fang Su Jin back to the hotel. However, just as he turned around, Zhang Yi Hai found that Fang Su Jin was no longer by his side. He looked around and finally found her walking away from the stall. He quickly chased after her and asked, ¡°Sister Fang, where are you going?¡± Fang Su Jin raised her head and stared back at Zhang Yi Hai in confusion. ¡°Where else am I going? Of course, I¡¯m going back to the hotel.¡± Zhang Yi Hai watched as she turned around and continued to walk. He quickly chased after her again. ¡°Sister Fang, I already called the taxi. The driver should be here soon.¡± Her brow furrowed. ¡°Why would you call the taxi? I can walk back to the hotel. I¡¯m not tired.¡± The corner of his lips began to twitch. ¡°Sister Fang, do you know how far is this ce to the hotel?¡± ¡°It couldn¡¯t be that far.¡± Fang Su Jin raised her hand and pointed in a direction. ¡°You see, I can see the building from here. It¡¯s not that far.¡± He had thought that she had returned to normal after eating her noodles. But it seemed that Fang Su Jin had gotten worse. It would take at least an hour for them to walk back to the hotel. There was no way that he would apany her on that route. ..... Just as he was still thinking of what he should do, Fang Su Jin continued to walk toward the hotel. Although she seemed to have lost her mind, at least her sense of direction was still very good. ¡°Sister Fang, let¡¯s just wait for the driver to arrive,¡± Zhang Li Hai tried to convince her. Fang Su Jin turned around upon hearing his words. She gave him a lookover and shot him a disdain look, ¡°You are too weak.¡± Zhang Yi Hai was having a headache facing a drunkard Fang Su Jin. Seeing that she was not listening to him, Zhang Yi Hai could only grab her hand and drag her over to the other side as they wait for the driver to arrive Initially, Fang Su Jin was still protesting. However, upon meeting his fierce gaze, Fang Su Jin finally knew how to behave. Fortunately, it did not take too long for the driver to arrive. Zhang Yi Hai stuffed Fang Su Jin into the back seat before he slid in beside her. He gave the driver their destination and finally heaved in relief. Zhang Yi Hai hoped that he would never meet a drunk Fang Su Jin in his life again. He looked out the window to check that the driver was driving in the right direction. However, Zhang Yi Hai was quick to notice that something wasn¡¯t quite right when he felt a weight on his shoulder. He turned his head and saw that Fang Su Jin had already fallen asleep. Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. Who was the one who said that she could walk back to the hotel? Who was the one who said that she is not tired? Zhang Yi Hai became angrier as he thought of her words earlier. He lifted his hand and poked at her cheek, hoping that she would wake up. However, Fang Su Jin continued to sleep soundly on his shoulder. After a while, Zhang Yi Hai let out a sigh of resignation. Forget it. They should be arriving at the hotel soon. He would let her use his shoulder as her pillow for a while longer. After a twenty minutes drive, the car finally arrived in front of the hotel. Zhang Yi Hai turned to the person beside him and tried to wake her up again. He shook her shoulder and called her name softly. ¡°Sister Fang, wake up. We have arrived at the hotel.¡± Fang Su Jin frowned and pushed his hand away. ¡°Dad, I need five more minutes.¡± Zhang Yi Hai let out a helpless sigh. It seemed that Fang Su Jin waspletely unaware of her surroundings A thought came to his mind and he decided to ask her another question. ¡°Sister Fang, tell me, is my sister seeing anyone?¡± Since she was confused, Zhang Yi Hai wondered if he could trick her into spilling some secrets. Fang Su Jin opened her eyes to a slit. She tried to look at the person in front of her, but could not see clearly. ¡°Who is your sister?¡± ¡°Zhang Li Xue?¡± ¡°Li Xue?¡± Fang Su Jin seemed to be pondering this question. ¡°Of course, she is.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Zhang Yi Hai narrowed his eyes. ¡°Do you know who it is? ¡°Of course.¡± Fang Su Jin smiled. ¡°Li Xue... is together with me. The two of us had already made a promise to stay together for a lifetime.¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at the girl speechlessly. He had this feeling that a drunkard Fang Su Jin will soon drive him crazy. After a few failed attempts of trying to wake her up, Zhang Yi Hai could only carry her in his arms and walked into the hotel building. The doorman helped to open the door for him. Zhang Yi Hai had a premonition the moment he met the doorman¡¯s gaze. He realized that the doorman had recognized him and could already guess what will happen tomorrow. No doubt that his father was going to hear about him bringing a woman to the hotel again. Zhang Yi Hai wanted to exin to the doorman. However, the doorman had already retracted his gaze. If he continued to exin, then, that would only prove that he was guilty. In the end, Zhang Yi Hai decided that he was too tired to deal with this problem at the moment. He walked over to the receptionist and let them find Fang Su Jin¡¯s room in the hotel. Zhang Yi Hai could not miss the look that the receptionist had given him. However, he decided to y dumb. If his father called him tomorrow, then, he could only exin the truth. He should not be afraid since he had not done anything wrong, With the receptionist¡¯s help, Zhang Yi Hai was able to ess Fang Su Jin¡¯s room. He carried her to the bed and ced her on the mattress. Fang Su Jin rolled around, grabbed a pillow, and continued to sleep. Watching this scene made him infuriated. This woman could sleep soundly without caring about what was going on around her. Meanwhile, he had to worry about the rumor that was spreading among the hotel staff. Noticing that the receptionist was slowly backing out to leave, Zhang Yi Hai quickly called her over. ¡°I need you to find someone reliable and stay here to look after this guest.¡± The receptionist shifted her gaze between the guest and her little boss. ¡°Young master, this... isn¡¯t appropriate, right? If the guest had aint...¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be responsible for it,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke quickly. ¡°Just find someone among the female staff to look after this guest.¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s tone scare her and the receptionist could only agree with this request. Chapter 213 213 What was This Memory? Fang Su Jin woke up with a headache. Her brow furrowed as she continued toy in bed silently. She stared at the ceiling for a long time and finally figured out that she was back in her hotel room. Then, her memory slowly came back to her. It seemed that she had joined Zhang Yi Hai for his little gathering with his ssmates. An ugly look appeared on her face. Fang Su Jin knew that she shouldn¡¯t be drinking too much, especially around the presence of people she was not familiar with. However, the girls in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s ss were very nice to her. After listening to a few gossips andughing together, she had drunk a little more than she should. Fortunately, Zhang Yi Hai was around to look after her. Even though that boy often had a scary look on his face, at least, he was a responsible person. He wouldn¡¯t leave her alone after seeing that she was a little drunk. ..... Then, the person who sent her back to the hotel should be Zhang Yi Hai, right? As the thought came to her mind, Fang Su Jin began to feel more at ease. She sunk into her bed and closed her eyes. However, a few secondster, her eyes snapped open again. Fang Su Jin seemed to have recalled some memory of her walking around the city¡¯s night street and having some noodles because she was too hungry. Then, they did not return to the hotel immediately after the gathering?¡¯ Another memory resurfaced and Fang Su Jin recalled Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s question about her best friend, Zhang Li Xue. ¡°Sister Fang, is my sister seeing anyone?¡± Fang Su Jin sat up in shock. She tried to recall her answer after that, but her brain was not working well with her. Fang Su Jin was worried that she had given away Zhang Li Xue¡¯s secret. Gradually, her face turned pale. Zhang Li Xue would not forgive her if she told her brother about her rtionship, right? Fang Su Jin knocked her head with her knuckle a few times as she begged herself to remember what had happened. Unfortunately, another memory came out and this time, it was Zhang Yi Hai carrying her in his arms and into the hotel. A loud gasp escaped her. What was this memory? Zhang Yi Hai had actually carried her back into her room? In that position? Fang Su Jin, what in the world are you trying to do? Her face turned white in horror. Suddenly, she was scared that Zhang Yi Hai would scold her if they were to meet again. Fang Su Jin made a promise to herself that she would never drink too much again. The sound of the doorbell snapped her out of her trance. Fang Su Jin walked over to the door slowly and peeked into the hole. Her eyes widened in surprise when she saw that the person outside the door was no other than Zhang Yi Hai. She started to panic and wondered if she should open the door for him. The doorbell rang for the second time, but Fang Su Jin was still undecided whether she should open the door or not. Her phone rang. Fang Su Jin walked to her bed and picked up her phone on the bedside table. She stared at the number in the caller ID for a while before deciding to answer the call. ¡°Hello?¡± ¡°Sister Fang?¡± Fang Su Jin tried her best not to throw the phone in her hand. ¡°Sister Fang, are you awake?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°I¡¯m at your door. Please open it for me.¡± There was a brief pause before he continued, ¡°I brought you some food that will help with your hangover.¡± Her stomach started to rumble at the mention of food. After a brief hesitation, Fang Su Jin decided to give in. ¡°Just... let me dress first.¡± The call was disconnected and Fang Su Jin started to run around the room to adjust her clothing. She caught the look on her face in the mirror and decided to wash her face first beforeing out. Zhang Yi Hai was kind enough to bring her something to eat. She shouldn¡¯t scare him with her face. Taking a deep breath, Fang Su Jin opened the door to a slit and peeked at the man in front of her. ¡°Good morning.¡± Zhang Yi Hai raised the paper bag in his hand. ¡°Your breakfast.¡± The scent of something delicious wafted to her nose. Fang Su Jin took a step back and finally stepped aside to let him in. She watched as Zhang Yi Hai put the food on the dining table and continued to stare at him. When Zhang Yi Hai turned around, he caught Fang Su Jin looking at him with a strange look in her eyes. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Sister Fang, are you feeling unwell?¡± ¡°No.¡± Fang Su Jin coughed. ¡°I¡¯m fine. That... Zhang Yi Hai, thank you for yesterday. I hope that I wasn¡¯t being difficult for you.¡± Zhang Yi Hai stared at her and recalled the drunken Fang Su Jin fromst night. ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything strange, right?¡± ¡°Other than insisting that you wanted to walk back to the hotel, you didn¡¯t do anything strange.¡± Fang Su Jin heaved a breath in relief. Then, she recalled another important matter. ¡°That... Zhang Yi Hai, did I say anything strange?¡± His movement halted and Zhang Yi Hai looked up to meet Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes. ¡°For example...?¡± Fang Su Jin let out an anxiousugh. ¡°Anything. I heard that I tend to spout some nonsense when I¡¯m drunk.¡± Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze and concentrated on arranging the food on the table. ¡°You did say something.¡± Her body stiffened. Fang Su Jin prayed that she had not said a word about Zhang Li Xue. ¡°You told me that you like my sister very much and wanted to spend a lifetime with her.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at him in disbelief. ¡°That¡¯s it?¡± Zhang Yi Hai pursed his lips before continuing. ¡°You also said that I¡¯m an old man because I like to worry that much.¡± She naturally had no memory of this conversation. But, Fang Su Jin! You dared to say those words to this scary person? Fang Su Jin was worried about her future. ¡°Let¡¯s not talk anymore.¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked up again. ¡°Sister Fang, you should eat something first. Don¡¯t you need to visit the art gallery today?¡± ¡°I cane overter.¡± Fang Su Jin walked to the dining table and recalled another matter. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, don¡¯t you have to go to ss today?¡± ¡°I took a leave.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Zhang Yi Hai was toozy to exin. He grabbed the cutlery and handed it over to her.¡±Just eat your breakfast first.¡± Chapter 214 214 It¡¯s Your Parents! The scent of the porridge in front of her was making her hungry. Fang Su Jin ate her breakfast slowly and noticed that Zhang Yi Hai pushed more food in her direction. Looking at this scene made her embarrassed. She was the eldest, but she was letting the younger boy look after her. Fang Su Jin thought that this situation was quite silly. ¡°Why don¡¯t you eat?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked, noticing that she had suddenly stopped. ¡°Is the food not good?¡± Fang Su Jin quickly looked up. ¡°No. It¡¯s good. I was just thinking of something. That... Zhang Yi Hai, you¡¯re not eating?¡± ¡°I already ate my breakfast earlier.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± She stared at the boy in front of her and thought that staying together with Zhang Yi Hai like this was a little awkward. Fang Su Jin lowered her head again and started to eat. ..... Zhang Yi Hai sighed in relief when Fang Su Jin started to eat again. Last night, he has been looking on the inte about how to look after a drunk person. He learned that a drunk person would usually have a hangover in the morning and decided to go out and buy some porridge for Fang Su Jin. He was still worried that she would not be able to eat well. Seeing that she seemed to like the porridge made him heave with relief. Fang Su Jin had just finished her porridge when the doorbell rang again. The two of them exchanged a look. Then, Fang Su Jin stood up and announced, ¡°It could be Teacher Jiang. I¡¯ll go and get it.¡± This was her room. If Zhang Yi Hai appeared at her door, her teacher would definitely get scared. Fang Su Jin peeked into the hole and halted. The person who stood in front of her door was not her teacher as she had expected. Looking at the couple who had appeared at her door made her head turn nk. At this moment, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s parents were standing at her door. Fang Su Jin did not know how should she react to this situation. Should she open the door or pretend that she had died in the room? The doorbell rang again, snapping her out of her trance. ¡°Sister Fang, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Zhang Yi Hai walked over to her side when he noticed that Fang Su Jin has been acting a little strange. His expression turned darker at the thought that Mika hade over to harass Fang Su Jin again. Fang Su Jin looked back at him in panic. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai. It¡¯s your parents!¡± His movement halted. Zhang Yi Hai could not hide his shock upon hearing that the person who showed up at the door was no other than his parents. He walked to the door and peeked into the hole. But... what were his parents doing here? Zhang Yi Hai recalled how his father had misunderstood him thest time he sent Fang Su Jin back to the hotel. Last night, the doorman and a few other staff had seen him entering the hotel building carrying a woman in his arms. It did not take him a long time to figure out that the staff had misunderstood and the rumor had spread quickly until it reached his father¡¯s ears. Previously, his father had let his sister inquire about the rumor. But now that another rumor hade out, his father decided to show up, hoping that he would catch him in the act. Zhang Yu Hai had a terrible headache. He nced at Fang Su Jin and wondered what she would think if she found out that his parents had misunderstood their rtionship. ¡°Should we pretend that we are not here?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. A few secondster, she realized that there was a problem with her words. She did not do anything that would make her feel guilty. Why would she want to hide from Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s parents? The doorbell rang for the third time. Zhang Yi Hai was aware that it was impossible to pretend that they were not in the room. His father was the president of their hotel group. It would take him a phone call to figure out whether they were really in the room or not. ¡°Just open the door,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said with a sigh. It was better to face everything now before the misunderstanding deepened. Fang Su Jin hesitated briefly. Then, she opened the door and came face to face with the Zhang couple. An awkward smile curled on her lips. ¡°Auntie, uncle, hello,¡± Fang Su Jin greeted. Her gaze met with Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s mother. The older woman¡¯s smile made her feel ufortable. ¡°Dad, Mom, why are you guys here?¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. Hearing his son¡¯s words made Zhang Yu Han unhappy. He gave the young boy a look over and narrowed his eyes dangerously. There were so many words that he wanted to say. But, Zhang Yu Han could only hold his anger. Last night, he was still working on a few documents when someone called him to tell him that his son was taking a drunk woman back to the hotel. The first time it happened could be a misunderstanding. Zhang Yu Han did not believe that the second time would be another misunderstanding as well. Zhang Yu Han decided to book the first flight to Capital City with his wife and check whether the rumor was true or not. Who would have thought that the moment he arrived, someone would report that his son was still in that girl¡¯s room? What¡¯s more shocking was that both he and his wife were familiar with the girl! The receptionist revealed that the guest¡¯s name was Fang Su Jin, their daughter¡¯s best friend. Fang Su Jin shivered, noticing the sudden drop in temperature. She let out a cough and stepped aside. ¡°Auntie, Uncle, please,e in.¡± Li Qin Yao tugged at her husband¡¯s arms and spoke, ¡°Hubby, let¡¯s go in first and talkter, alright?¡± Zhang Yu Han finally retracted his gaze and stepped inside the room. Fang Su Jin had aplicated look on her face as she watched Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s parents enter the room. Yesterday, she was introduced to Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s rtives. Now, she was sitting face to face with his parents. Fang Su Jin could not help thinking that this situation was indeed a little strange. Chapter 215 215 It was a Misunderstanding Fang Su Jin poured the guests some water. Her lips turned into a faint smile. ¡°Auntie, Uncle, have some drink first.¡± Her gaze shifted between the elders and Zhang Yi Hai. The family of three did not say a word after they walked in. She could sense the tension as well as the awkward atmosphere between them. Moreover, the way Uncle Zhang was staring at Zhang Yi Hai made her anxious. She could not understand why would the Zhang couple would show up in her room. However, her instinct was telling her that she was rted to it. ¡°Su Jin, thank you.¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. She gave the girl a look over and smiled. Li Qin Yao had always liked Fang Su Jin. The girl has been friends with her daughter since kindergarten. Unlike her daughter who was crazy about basketball, Fang Su Jin was gentler. Li Qin Yao was also d that someone like Fang Su Jin would continue to befriend her daughter. Zhang Li Xue spent too many times ying basketball with her brother and the triplets. She used to worry that her daughter would not grow to bedylike. Growing up with Fang Su Jin around, the girls would sometimes discuss clothes, make-up, and things that girls liked to talk about. ..... Li Qin Yao turned to her son and heaved a helpless sigh. She recalled the rumor that her husband had announcedst night and was having a hard time believing it. No matter what, Li Qin Yao did not believe that her son would do something like bring a girl to a hotel. She knew her son well. She believed that her son would not do such a thing. Surely, there would be another exnation behind this. The moment she entered the room, Li Qin Yao swept her gaze around the room and was confident that the matters that her husband was worried about did not happen. Li Qin Yao took a sip from her drink and looked at the girl again. ¡°Su Jin,e over and sit down.¡± Fang Su Jin watched the strange atmosphere again. She sat down awkwardly and wondered what was going on. Fortunately, she had changed her clothes and washed her face when Zhang Yi Hai came over. Otherwise, she would be too embarrassed to see the Zhang couple like this. ¡°Alright, hubby, you need to stop scaring Su Jin like this,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke after watching the situation for a while. It was fine if her husband wanted to continue this staring game with their son. However, they could not do it in Fang Su Jin¡¯s presence. Zhang Yu Han retracted his gaze. He nced at Fang Su Jin before turning to his son again. There were too many things that he wanted to say, but with Fang Su Jin around, Zhang Yu Han did not know where to start. He turned to his wife and hoped that she would be able to help him in this situation. Li Qin Yao chuckled when she met her husband¡¯s gaze. ¡°Mom, Dad, I can exin,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke after a long silence. ¡°I know what you might have heard, but that was not what had happened.¡± Zhang Yu Han had already nned to let his wife handle this matter. But once his son started to speak up, the anger that he has been suppressing erupted. ¡°There was a lot of staff who saw you carrying a girl to the hotelst night,¡± Zhang Yu Han spoke. ¡°Are you going to deny that?¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s face turned pale when she heard those words. It did not take her too long to figure out what was going on. Zhang Yi Hai and her were together? That¡¯s ridiculous. Zhang Yi Hai was the boy she had watched growing up, alright? How was it possible for them to have an affair? Fang Su Jin was having a hard time processing this information. She turned to Zhang Yi Hai and saw that he was looking back at his father with a serious look on his face. Fang Su Jin felt guilty, knowing that she had caused him some trouble. ¡°Dad, it was a misunderstanding,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°Sister Fang was drunkst night. I helped her to return to her room.¡± Zhang Yu Han looked at his son skeptically. ¡°Auntie, Uncle, that is the truth!¡± Fang Su Jin spoke quickly. The most important thing was to clean their name. ¡°I drank a little bitst night and Zhang Yi Hai was only helping to send me back to the hotel. There¡¯s nothing going on between us.¡± ¡°Then, howe the two of you are together?¡± Zhang Yu Han asked. ¡°Yesterday, sister Fang had an exhibition at the art gallery. Later, she ran into trouble and I came over to help.¡± Zhang Yi Hai began to tell his father what had happenedst night and how he had to carry Fang Su Jin because she had fallen asleep and he was unable to wake her up. ¡°Dad, you have to believe me,¡± Zhang Yi Hai continued. ¡°You can ask the receptionist girl who was on shiftst night. I let the receptionist girl look after Sister Fang after sending her to the room.¡± Zhang Yu Han considered his son¡¯s words and decided to look for the receptionist girl that his son had mentioned. Li Qin Yao patted her husband¡¯s arms. ¡°Alright. It was all a misunderstanding. I told you that there was no way that our son would do something like this.¡± She looked at her son and sighed. ¡°Yi Hai, we¡¯re sorry. Your father was just worried. Last night, when he received a call from one of the staff, he began to panic.¡± Zhang Yu Han knew that he shouldn¡¯t suspect his son. However, he could not sit still after the rumor had spread for the second time. ¡°You better go and tell the staff not to speak any nonsense,¡± Li Qin Yao reminded her husband. Then, she turned to Fang Su Jin again with an apologetic smile. ¡°Su Jin, we would like to apologize to you as well. Some staff saw the two of you together and thought that Yi Hai has been acting wildly. This had implicated you as well.¡± ¡°Auntie, it¡¯s fine. As long as you know the truth, this is all that matters,¡± Fang Su Jin said. She nced at Zhang Yi Hai and continued, ¡°I¡¯m thankful that Yi Hai had helped me. I didn¡¯t think that this had caused him trouble.¡± Chapter 216 216 Quick, Call Me Sister-in-Law Zhang Li Xue could not stopughing when she heard Fang Su Jin¡¯s story. She could not believe that her parents had misunderstood her brother again. This time, her father even headed to Capital City, trying to catch him red-handed. This all happened only because the staff had seen Zhang Yi Hai carry the drunk Fang Su Jin into the hotel. Although Zhang Li Xue thought that her friend was too pitiful, the situation was indeed hrious. Fang Su Jin always think that Zhang Yi Hai was a scary person. How would it be possible for them to be together? ¡°And then you had dinner with my parents?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. Fang Su Jin wanted to cry whenever she thought of the incident. ¡°Zhang Li Xue, that was the most awkward meal I had with your parents.¡± The Zhang couple had invited her to a meal and apologized for the misunderstanding. Fang Su Jin wanted to decline the invitation as it was too embarrassing. However, they were her elders and she did not think that it would be appropriate to decline. ..... In the end, the four of them had a meal together. Fang Su Jin was too anxious to eat. Later, she had indigestion. ¡°Zhang Li Xue, don¡¯tugh.¡± Fang Su Jin pouted. ¡°Let¡¯s see how you will react if your parents know about your rtionship with Doctor Bai.¡± Zhang Li Xue knew that she would have her mother¡¯s protection and was not too worried about it. In their family, the most powerful person should be her mother, right? ¡°Alright. I won¡¯tugh anymore.¡± Zhang Li Xue tried to hold back herughter. ¡°But Su Jin, I also think that it¡¯s not too bad if you and my brother get together. Quick, call me sister-inw.¡± In Zhang Li Xue¡¯s opinion, if her brother started to date someone, perhaps he would focus less on her and her brother would not know about her rtionship with her Doctor Bai. Fang Su Jin had an urge to strangle this friend. Seeing that Zhang Li Xue was having fun teasing her, Fang Su Jin decided to retaliate. ¡°That¡¯s right, Li Xue, I seemed to recall something. Your brother had asked me a question when I was drunk,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°I might remember it wrongly, but I think your brother tried to pry whether you are seeing anyone.¡± The smile on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face began to fade. ¡°I don¡¯t know how did I answer his question,¡± Fang Su Jin continued. ¡°I might have told him the truth and I might have not. I was too drunk to remember..¡± ¡°Fang Su Jin, don¡¯t joke around.¡± ¡°Li Xue, why would I joke about this?¡± Fang Su Jin was satisfied when she heard the panic in Zhang Li Xue¡¯s words. ¡°I just thought that you should be prepared that your brother might go and find Doctor Bai. I also wanted to apologize if I had disclosed your secret.¡± ording to Zhang Yi Hai, she had spouted some nonsense to answer that question. However, Fang Su Jin was not about to tell her friend about it. Who told her tough so much at her misery? The two friends chatted for a while before they finally hung up. Zhang Li Xue was staring at her phone with a dazed look in her eyes. A warm pair of arms wrapped around her body, startling her. As the familiar scent wafted into her nose, Zhang Li Xue gradually rxed. A while ago, Bai Qi had stepped out of his office when a nurse called him for an emergency. Zhang Li Xue stayed in his office and chatted with Fang Su Jin for a long time. She did not realize that the man had returned while she was still thinking about her conversation with Fang Su Jin. ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± His low voice and warm breath tickled her ears. Zhang Li Xue turned her head and the man¡¯s soft and warm lipsnded on her cheek. Seeing the yful look in Bai Qi¡¯s eyes made her blush. Bai Qi seemed to like finding an opportunity to kiss her whenever he can. And Zhang Li Xue was not going toin about this. She also enjoyed being coquettish and the feeling of being intimate with the person that she liked. ¡°Hmm?¡± Bai Qi bent forward and rested his forehead against Zhang Li Xue¡¯s. Their gazes met and they could see their reflection in each other¡¯s eyes. Zhang Li Xue decided to tell Bai Qi about what Fang Su Jin had told her earlier. When she finished, Bai Qi continued to stare at Zhang Li Xue silently. Seeing that he was not speaking up, Zhang Li Xue was worried that she had scared Bai Qi. ¡°If your brother knows about us, then there was nothing we could do about it other than facing him.¡± Bai Qi stretched his hand and cupped her cheek. Then, he nted a kiss on the tip of her nose. ¡°Are you not worried?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at the calm andposed man and wondered if he was not afraid. ¡°Of course, I¡¯m worried,¡± Bai Qi admitted. ¡°After all, I have heard how your little brother has always been protecting you. But I also think that we haven¡¯t done anything wrong.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. What Bai Qi said also made sense. All they did was fall with each other. There was nothing wrong with it. Even if Zhang Yi Hai would make trouble, she could always let her mother back her up. Zhang Li Xue did not believe that her brother would go against their mother¡¯s words. As the thought came to her mind, Zhang Li Xue began to feel more at ease. The arms that were wrapped around Bai Qi¡¯s waist tightened. Zhang Li Xue buried her head in his chest and listened to his heartbeat. Seeing the way she acted made himugh. Bai Qi held his little fairy in his arms and kissed the top of her head. His gaze shifted to the insted box that Zhang Li Xue had along when she came to visit him at the hospital. He lowered his head again and whispered, ¡°I should continue my shift in a while. Li Xue, I¡¯ll walk you over to the parking lot, alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue raised her head. ¡°Do you mind if I stayed around for a while longer? I promised that I won¡¯t disturb you at work.¡± Bai Qi raised a brow. ¡°Don¡¯t you need to go back?¡± Usually, Zhang Li Xue would rush back home after apanying him for dinner. The girl was worried that her father was going to find out that she had started dating and wanted to avoid trouble while she can. ¡°I can go back a littleter today,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°My parents are still in Capital City.¡± Her heart jumped anxiously. Zhang Li Xue felt as if she was a teenage girl who was going to do something bad just because her parents were out of town. Chapter 217 217 She Shouldn¡¯t be Naughty Zhang Li Xue was happy that she was able to stay longer with Bai Qi. However, a whileter, there was an emergency case and Doctor Bai was called to help. Seeing this, Zhang Li Xue could only stay in his office and yed with her phone while waiting for Bai Qi to return. After waiting for half an hour, Nurse Tian appeared at Bai Qi¡¯s door with an apologetic look on her face. Zhang Li Xue could already guess what Nurse Tian was going to tell her. ¡°Miss Zhang, Doctor Bai wanted me to tell you that there¡¯s an emergency and he needed to enter the operation theatre,¡± Nurse Tian spoke hesitantly. ¡°I¡¯m not sure when he will be done.¡± Doctor Bai¡¯s girlfriend came to visit him at work, but unfortunately for her, Doctor Bai had an emergency and was unable to stay with her. Nurse Tian could guess that Zhang Li Xue should be disappointed. As someone who has been working at the hospital for years, Nurse Tian had seen many couples break up because of something like this. Therefore, Nurse Tian was worried. After all, Doctor Bai had only started dating not too long ago. Zhang Li Xue shed her a smile. ¡°Nurse Tian, I got it. I came over during his work hour. I know that something like this would happen.¡± ..... Bai Qi had told her that dating him would be difficult, but she still liked him very much. Zhang Li Xue knew that she will have to get used to this. Nurse Tian continued to study Zhang Li Xue¡¯s expression, wondering if she was telling the truth. ¡°Oh, right, Nurse Tian, I hope that you can help me to pass a message to Doctor Bai,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. She took out a brown envelope from her bag and ced it on Bai Qi¡¯s desk. ¡°Please tell him that I¡¯ve left him some documents on the table. Tell him to look at it when he is free and get back to me.¡± ¡°Of course. Miss Zhang, don¡¯t worry. I will inform Doctor Bai about it.¡± Nurse Tian was curious to know about the document. However, she did not ask about it. Zhang Li Xue adjusted the strap on her shoulder. She picked up the insted box on the table and pointed to the door. ¡°Then, Nurse Tian, I should go back first.¡± ¡°Should I send you downstairs?¡± Zhang Li Xue giggled. ¡°There¡¯s no need. I didn¡¯t park that far. Moreover, Nurse Tian, you should be busy with your patients as well. I won¡¯t disturb you.¡± After saying those words, Zhang Li Xue turned around and headed downstairs. She got into her car and finally heaved a long sigh. She had hoped that she could apany Bai Qi a while longer. However, heaven decided that she shouldn¡¯t be naughty while her parents were away. A helpless smile curled on her lips. Taking a deep breath, Zhang Li Xue began to drive away. ... Bai Qi only texted her that he was done with his operation a few hours after that. Zhang Li Xue was already in bed when he texted her. However, the moment she heard the notification tone, Zhang Li Xue opened her eyes to a slit and stared at Bai Qi¡¯s name. As she was too sleepy to read his text, Zhang Li Xue decided to call him instead. The call got through after a few rings. Then, Bai Qi¡¯s voice was heard on the other line. ¡°Li Xue?¡± It waste at night and Bai Qi had lowered his voice when he spoke. Hearing his low voice close to her ears made her tremble. ¡°Have you finished your operation? Are you on a break?¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s voice sounded muffled as she was pressing her cheek on the pillow. Bai Qi paused when he heard her voice. It did not take him a long time to figure out that her text had woken her up from her sleep. He made a note not to text her again during this hour. However, Bai Qi knew that if he did not text her back, his girlfriend would be worried. ¡°Why are you not asleep?¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s breathing was heard on the other line. Just when Bai Qi had thought that the girl had fallen asleep, Zhang Li Xue had spoken again. ¡°I was waiting for you.¡± His heart skipped a beat. The thought that someone was waiting to hear from him made his heart fill with indescribable happiness. However, his heart also ached, thinking that his little fairy was unable to sleep soundly because of him. Bai Qi hoped that he was by her side so that he could pull her into his embrace and coax her to sleep. ¡°Then, go back to sleep,¡± Bai Qi spoke softly. ¡°Let¡¯s speak again in the morning.¡± ¡°Wait!¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°I left some documents on your table,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°Un. I know.¡± Bai Qi nced at the envelope on his desk. ¡°Nurse Tian had already told me about it.¡± ¡°I have helped you to look around for a new apartment based on your preferences,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°You should look at them first. I¡¯ve marked a few apartments that should be close to Xi Xi¡¯s new school as well.¡± His lips curled into a helpless smile. His girlfriend was nice and considerate. Sometimes, he wondered just what had he done to deserve someone good like Zhang Li Xue. ¡°Li Xue?¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Listening to her cute voice made him smile. Earlier, he was still tired after staying in the operation theatre for a long time. However, after speaking with his little fairy briefly, all his tiredness seemed to fade away. ¡°I should be on my day off next Wednesday. When the timees, do you want to apany me to look at the apartment? We can go after your working hours.¡± Zhang Li Xue always came over to the hospital to visit him. Bai Qi thought that it would be a nice change for him toe over to her office and pick her up. Even though they were still hiding their rtionship from her parents, Bai Qi thought that he could find a way to look for her. There was another long silence and Zhang Li Xue¡¯s steady breathing could be heard on the phone. Bai Qi wondered if she had fallen asleep again. ¡°Alright.¡± Chapter 218 218 Age Difference A couple of dayster, Zhang Yu Han and his wife finally returned to Y City. Zhang Li Xue had only walked downstairs to have her breakfast when she found them in the living room. Her eyes lit up and she went over to greet them. Li Qin Yao looked at the girl in her embrace and heaved a helpless sigh. Her daughter has always been sticky to her ever since she was born. Looking at the way she acted now almost made herugh. Zhang Yu Han patted his daughter on her head before turning to his wife. ¡°I¡¯m going to my study to look at a few documents.¡± ¡°Un.¡± Li Qin Yao nodded. ¡°Go ahead.¡± The man leaned over to peck at his wife¡¯s cheek before heading upstairs to continue his work. He had taken a few days off to visit their son in Capital City. Zhang Yu Han had a few friends in the city and decided to visit them as well. Now that he had returned to Y City, there were a few important documents that he had to look at. When her father left, Zhang Li Xue pestered her mother to apany her for breakfast. ..... The mother and daughter chatted for a while before Zhang Li Xue finally asked her mother about her brother¡¯s matter. Li Qin Yao heaved a sigh when she thought about what happened in Fang Su Jin¡¯s room the other day. The misunderstanding was indeed embarrassing for everyone. Fortunately, her husband had spoken to the manager and let him warn the staff not to spout any nonsense about their son again. ¡°Li Xue, you have to help us and apologize to Su Jin,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°I¡¯m sure that she must have been very embarrassed after what happened. After this, perhaps Su Jin won¡¯t be visiting our home again.¡± ¡°Mommy, I already talked to Su Jin the other day,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. Then, she stuffed another dumpling into her mouth. ¡°She was embarrassed about the whole thing as well. But, Su Jin understood that the reason you and dad were worried about Yi Hai.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t know how scared I am when I heard that Yi Hai was with Su Jin,¡± Li Qin Yao said. If the other party was not Fang Su Jin, perhaps, she would not be that agitated. After all, her daughter has been friends with Fang Su Jin for years. The Fang elders also had a good rtionship with their family. If that kind of rumor spread, it would only harm Fang Su Jin. Fortunately, they had gone to Capital City to deal with the matter personally. ¡°I already said to your father that it was impossible for your brother to be together with Su Jin,¡± Li Qin Yao continued. Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Mom, why do you think it¡¯s impossible? Su Jin is such a good girl, don¡¯t you think?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense. Su Jin is your age and your brother is younger than her.¡± Li Qin Yao chuckled, knowing that her daughter was only joking around. ¡°Actually, their age difference isn¡¯t a big problem,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Back then, myte great-grandpa often talked about my great-grandma. He often mentioned how great-grandma was older than him Because of that, great-grandma almost did not want to marry great-grandpa. He has to work hard to win her heart.¡± In fact, Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin¡¯s age difference was nothingpared to their great-grandparents. Li Qin Yao was reminded of the old man and smiled. Although the Zhang Jing has been gone for years, they would often miss him a lot. That old man always knew how to lift up everyone¡¯s mood. ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Li Qin Yao looked at her daughter again. A thought came to her mind as she thought of her daughter¡¯s words. ¡°Then how about you? Is that man younger than you?¡± Since her daughter was mentioning the age difference, Li Qin Yao began to suspect that her daughter was dating someone younger. Zhang Li Xue was about to eat another dumpling. Her movement halted when she heard her mother¡¯s question. When she looked up again, there was a tinge of pink on her cheek. Zhang Li Xue looked around to ensure that her father was not around before she answered, ¡°No. He¡¯s actually a year older. He¡¯s around Brother Zhen Yu¡¯s age.¡± The smile on Li Qin Yao¡¯s lips stretched out. ¡°Then, when are you going to introduce him to me?¡± This was the first time that her daughter was in a rtionship. Li Qin Yao was anxious for her daughter and wanted to look at the boy quickly. ¡°Mmm... I still have to ask him first. He¡¯s... a little busy.¡± Her brow furrowed. Li Qin Yao was not too happy to know that the boy was too busy to meet her. ¡°Mommy...¡± Zhang Li Xue put down the spoon and decided to exin. ¡°He¡¯s a doctor.¡± Li Qin Yao could not hide her surprise upon hearing this answer. ¡°A doctor?¡± Now, Li Qin Yao was curious to know just how her daughter became acquainted with this doctor. Zhang Li Xue had a sheepish smile on her face. ¡°Mommy, this is enough information for today. It won¡¯t be fun if I tell you everything. I will tell you about him again another day.¡± She stood up and nned her escape. ¡°Mommy, I still need to head to the office.¡± Li Qin Yao could only watch as her daughter left the dining room and sighed. After making her escape, Zhang Li Xue headed straight to the office. As she was not too busy with her work, Zhang Li Xue began to make ns on what she should bring for Bai Qi for their dinner date at the hospitalter. Picking up her phone, Zhang Li Xue texted her boyfriend to discuss with him their n. This time, Bai Qi replied to her within a few minutes. Her lips curled into a smile as she thought of Bai Qi. Since he had replied quickly, then, he should be in the middle of resting. ¡°I won¡¯t be working the night shift tonight,¡± Bai Qi replied. ¡°A colleague swapped his shift with me. Li Xue, do you want to go out and have a meal together?¡± Her eyes lit up at the thought of having a date with Doctor Bai outside the hospital building. Chapter 219 219 Are You Not Worried? After she clocked off work, Zhang Li Xue went to look for Bai Qi as usual. This time, since Bai Qi was not going to work a night shift, Zhang Li Xue did not have to head upstairs and look for him. Instead, they agreed to meet in the parking lot. Once she arrived, Zhang Li Xue found a parking spot and texted Bai Qi her location. Her eyes turned into crescents and her lips curled into a smile just at the thought of going on a date with Bai Qi. Just as she was about to put down her phone, Zhang Li Xue saw a familiar silhouette walking not too far away from where she was parked. A loud gasp escaped her. Instinctively, Zhang Li Xue quickly hide before her Uncle Qi Zheng would be able to see her. Then, slowly, she peeked at him. Zhang Li Xue was not expecting that her uncle was just about to head home at this time. She stayed in her car silently. Once she saw her Uncle Qi Zheng drive away, only then did she finally let out a breath of relief. ..... A whileter, Bai Qi came out of the hospital building and slid into the passenger¡¯s seat. He leaned over and pecked at her cheek. When he pulled away, Zhang Li Xue did not miss the affectionate look in his eyes. Swiftly, Zhang Li Xue looked away shyly. ¡°Have you been waiting for long?¡± Zhang Li Xue shook her head. ¡°Not that long.¡± She recalled seeing her uncle earlier and spoke, ¡°That¡¯s right. I almost ran into Uncle Qi Zheng earlier. Fortunately, he did not see me.¡± ¡°Mmm... Doctor Qi had a meeting with the higher-ups. It ended quitete.¡± Bai Qi watched the girl beside him and smiled. ¡°Are you worried that he would know that we are seeing each other?¡± He reached to touch her hand and started to y with her fingers. ¡°I just didn¡¯t know how I should exin it to him,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Qi Zheng and her father were best buddies. Zhang Li Xue was worried that once her Uncle Qi Zheng know, he would tell her father. She often asked whether Bai Qi would be ready to meet her family members. However, Zhang Li Xue herself was not ready for that day toe. It was the first time that she has been in a rtionship. She was too shy about it and worried that the others would tease her. Moreover, her Uncle Wei Jun Hao had often mentioned how her father had made things difficult for him when he wanted to date her aunt. He even had to beat her father in a one-on-one basketball match before he could pursue her Aunt Zhang Yu Ying. In the past, her father had also blocked a few boys who wanted to pursue her. Who knows what would her father do when he found out that she was dating? Zhang Li Xue looked at their intertwined fingers and sighed. ¡°This isn¡¯t right. Why does it feel as if I¡¯m even more worried than you?¡± Bai Qiughed when he heard her question. ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± She raised her head to look at him and raised a brow. ¡°Doctor Bai, are you not worried?¡± ¡°Of course, I¡¯m worried.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that Bai Qi did not look worried at all. ¡°But, Li Xue, as long as you are with me... As long as it is for you... I think I would be able to face anything.¡± Bai Qi was watching her with such gentleness. In the beginning, he always thought that someone like him was unworthy of her. But knowing that she liked him too had changed a certain thought in his mind. She made him braver. She made him feel like anything would be possible. His little fairy was that magical. Zhang Li Xue was too stunned that she was unable to react immediately. It felt as if something was exploding in her mind, causing her ability to think to temporarily malfunction. His words slowly registered in her mind. Gradually, her face turned pink. Zhang Li Xue was screaming internally. She did not dare to look at this flirtatious man. Zhang Li Xue forced herself topose herself. She put on a cool expression and decided to tease him a little bit. ¡°Listening to your words, it seemed that you really liked me...¡± Bai Qiughed again. ¡°Un. I really like you.¡± ¡°Really?¡± She wanted to tease him, but it seemed that it was not working. Zhang Li Xue tilted her head to one side. Suddenly, she recalled a conversation with Fang Su Jin a while ago. ¡°Then, tell me, how long have you liked me? When did you realize that you like me?¡± Previously, Fang Su Jin had mentioned that Bai Qi might like her longer than she had liked him. However, her friend did not want to tell her more about it. Bai Qi was reminded of the day when the little fairy walked out from the corner and immediately grasped his attention. She was dressed in a flowery dress and she was wearing a flowery crown. The little Zhang Li Xue was walking around the hall, looking at everything and everyone curiously. She seemed to be afraid of the kids her age, but she still put on a brave front. She was adorable. He had forgotten a lot of memories from his younger days. However, he would always remember the first time he had seen her. Noticing that his girlfriend was still waiting for his answer, Bai Qi then spoke, ¡°Well... it was a long time ago.¡± Zhang Li Xue giggled. ¡°How long time ago? During the time I was hospitalized due to appendicitis?¡± That was the day that they met again in Y City, right? Bai Qi said that it was a long time ago and this was the time that came to her mind. ¡°Hmm... It was longer than that,¡± Bai Qi said. Zhang Li Xue made another guess. ¡°During Huan Huan and He Rong¡¯s wedding?¡± After all, that was the day that they were reunited after a long time. His lips curled into a mysterious smile. Bai Qi pondered over it for a while before deciding to tell her his secret. ¡°Would you believe it if I tell you that I started to like you the first time I saw you at your aunt¡¯s wedding?¡± Zhang Li Xue was stunned to hear his answer. Her aunt¡¯s wedding... Just how long ago was that? At that time, she was still a baby, right? Chapter 220 220 He was Done For On their way to the restaurant, Zhang Li Xue could not keep calm as she thought Bai Qi¡¯s words. She still finds it strange that Bai Qi would like her when they were still very young. The more that she thought about it, the more that she felt that it was surreal. At her aunt¡¯s wedding, she was made the flower girl and had to wear a pretty dress. Bai Qi said that he saw her for the first time and had suggested for the others ask her to y. This was the reason why Mu Zhen Yu had asked her to join them. The waiter had just left with their order when Bai Qi noticed that his girlfriend was still staring at him. He let out a chuckle and spoke, ¡°Why do you look at me like that?¡± A thought came to his mind and he asked, ¡°Was what I said earlier hard to believe?¡± Zhang Li Xue lowered her head shyly. If she did not have any memories of what happened during her aunt¡¯s wedding, Zhang Li Xue might not believe his words. ¡°Bai Qi, you said that you like me from the first time we met,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. She watched him nodded and continued, Then, why did you pull my hair?¡± There was a rare embarrassed look on Bai Qi¡¯s face. He thought of the reason he had pulled such a trick and thought that the young him was too immature. ..... ¡°Of course, I have my reason.¡± Bai Qi coughed. ¡°What reason?¡± Bai Qi was not willing to tell her the reason. However, he worry that if he did not say anything, Zhang Li Xue would not believe that he was telling the truth. He weigh his decision and spoke, ¡°After Mu Zhen Yu asked you to y together, your attention was only on him.¡± It did not take Zhang Li Xue a long time to guess what had happened. ¡°I wanted to y with you as well,¡± Bai Qi continued. Pulling her hair was his way to get her to look at him. Suddenly, Zhang Li Xue began to smile. She leaned over and stared at him with her bright eyes. ¡°Bai Qi, I didn¡¯t think you would be this cute.¡± The young doctor knew that he was being teased and did not speak a word. In the beginning, he did not understand his feelings for Zhang Li Xue as well. He just thought that she was very pretty and adorable in her flower girl dress. Her soft hair bounced around whenever she walked. He was curious to know what touching her hair would feel like. He also wanted her to pay attention to him. Later, Zhang Li Xue had forgotten about what he had done. But, it was Mu Zhen Yu who had reminded her about it. Bai Qi had thought that Zhang Li Xue would be disgusted with him and would no longer want to y with him. However, the little fairy told him that she had forgiven him. She still wanted him on her team. Later, whenever he encountered something that make him unhappy, Zhang Li Xue would always be by his side to encourage him. She was like his little sunshine, brightening his world. This did not change from their childhood until the present. After being around her for a while, he began to understand that Zhang Li Xue was different than any other girls he had encountered. Fortunately, fate had let them meet again. He saw her again at He Rong¡¯s wedding. Although her appearance had changed a lot, Bai Qi knew that he could recognize her at a nce. His heart skipped a beat. Just one nce at her and he was done for. Meanwhile, a certain someone was feeling giddy. While having their dinner, Zhang Li Xue could not stop smiling sheepishly. Who would have thought that Bai Qi would be this adorable? The smile on her face made him feel helpless. However, Bai Qi was still willing to dote on her and let her hear whatever she wanted to hear from him. It was a rare chance for them to have a date like this, with just the two of them. This time, they were not in a rush and could enjoy their meal properly. After paying their bills, Zhang Li Xue went to the restroom while Bai Qi volunteered to get her car which was parked a little farther from the restaurant. Zhang Li Xue came out of the restroom and headed to the entrance to wait for Bai Qi. She sent a text to Bai Qi to let him know that she hade out. When she looked up again, Zhang Li Xue was surprised to see a familiar face in front of her. Just like her, Mu Zhen Yu too was not expecting that he would meet her at a ce like this. Mu Zhen Yu recalled thest time he had met Zhang Li Xue and felt ufortable about it. He still remembered that he had an important matter that he wanted to let her know. However, these days, he was too busy with hispany matters that he did not have time to contact her. Their gazes met. Mu Zhen Yu shed her a smile before walking over to her. ¡°Xiao Li Xue.¡± ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, hello.¡± Mu Zhen Yu swept his gaze around the ce and spoke, ¡°Are you waiting for someone?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. Just then, a tall, beautiful woman walked over to their side. Zhang Li Xue watched as the woman stood beside Mu Zhen Yu and quickly recalled who she was. Noticing her gaze, Mu Zhen Yu quickly exined. ¡°Li Xue, this is Miss Ye. We¡¯re here to discuss a coboration.¡± A hint of displeasure appeared in Ye Qing¡¯s eyes. However, it quickly disappeared before anyone could notice anything. Zhang Li Xue exchanged a brief greeting with Miss Ye Qing. Then, she turned to Mu Zhen Yu again. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, you should go ahead with your business. Don¡¯t let me hold you.¡± A helpless smile curled on his lips. ¡°Li Xue, I still have something to say to you. How about hanging out this weekend? I promise that it would not take much of your time.¡± Zhang Li Xue recalled that Mu Zhen Yu seemed to have something that he wanted to tell her from theirst meeting. However, something happened and he did not manage to say anything. ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, just text me when you are free.¡± Chapter 221 221 Is This Enough? Zhang Li Xue watched as Mu Zhen Yu entered the building with Miss Ye by his side. When she turned around again, she found that Bai Qi had already arrived at the entrance. Her eyes lit up. Zhang Li Xue quickly walked downstairs and slid into the passenger¡¯s side. She fastened her seatbelt and frowned when Bai Qi did not quickly drive away. She looked up and noticed that her boyfriend was looking at the building with a serious look on his face. Zhang Li Xue followed his gaze and saw that there was nothing there. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Bai Qi finally retracted his gaze and looked at his girlfriend. ¡°Earlier, was that Mu Zhen Yu?¡± This was not the first time that he had seen Mu Zhen Yu. Naturally, Bai Qi was able to recognize him from a distance. Zhang Li Xue paused before answering. ¡°Un.¡± She did not think that Bai Qi would see her talking briefly with Mu Zhen Yu. Then, Zhang Li Xue recalled how a certain someone would be unhappy each time Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s name was mentioned. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to run into him as well,¡± Zhang Li Xue exined. ¡°It seemed that he¡¯s here to have a discuss hispany¡¯s matter.¡± ..... Bai Qi heaved a sigh. Perhaps, it was because he had seen how Zhang Li Xue was close to Mu Zhen Yu when they were little. Each time that he saw them together, he would feel very ufortable. Mu Zhen Yu might only be a brother who often looked after Zhang Li Xue, but Bai Qi had a feeling that Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s feelings might not be that simple. He still did not like to see them that close. Still... even though he was unhappy, he decided to trust his girlfriend. Zhang Li Xue was right. Mu Zhen Yu has been around her for years. If something was to happen between them, it should have happened a long time ago. Currently, the person she liked was him. Bai Qi quickly tried to dispel that thought away before his little fairy would start to worry. He shed her a smile and spoke, ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s go back.¡± Although he did not have to work the night shift, his girlfriend would still need to head home before her parents would get worried. On their drive back to Bai Qi¡¯s apartment, the two of them no longer mentioned Mu Zhen Yu. Bai Qi pulled over the car in a parking spot and the two of them decided to take a short walk around the apartment. They were still unwilling to part too soon./ Holding hands, the couple walked around the area while chatting about various things. After making a full circle around the ce, they finally returned to the parking spot again. Zhang Li Xue had her arms around Bai Qi¡¯s waist as looked at her boyfriend with a hint of unwillingness. Then, she recalled her conversation with her mother earlier that morning. ¡°Doctor Bai, I want to introduce you to someone,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°When will you be free?¡± ¡°Someone?¡± Bai Qi raised a brow. ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed when he saw the inquiring look on his face. She decided to tease him a bit and didn¡¯t tell him that her mother had requested to meet him. ¡°Doctor Bai, are you willing to meet this person?¡± Bai Qi thought of the people close to his girlfriend. He guessed that his girlfriend was going to properly introduce him as her boyfriend to her best friend, Fang Su Jin. After all, Zhang Li Xue was still shy about introducing him to her family members. ¡°Of course, I¡¯m willing.¡± Bai Qi leaned over to kiss her forehead. ¡°My next day off is on Wednesday.¡± However, the two of them already nned to look at some apartments. He had already made an appointment with the agent to look at the house. ¡°Otherwise, I can apply for a leave?¡± Zhang Li Xue suggested. It would be too troublesome for Bai Qi to apply for a day off. ¡°Won¡¯t it be troublesome?¡± ¡°Of course, not.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°I¡¯m a hard worker and rarely took a day off from work. It will be fine.¡± A helpless smile curled on his lips. Bai Qi started to wonder if the person that Zhang Li Xue wanted him to meet was really Fang Su Jin. It seemed that her attitude was a little different. ¡°Are you not going to tell me about this person?¡± Bai Qi asked. ¡°Shouldn¡¯t you let me make any preparation?¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. A yful glint appeared in her ears. ¡°Then, why don¡¯t you kiss me first? And then, I¡¯ll tell you.¡± Bai Qi chuckled. He stretched his hands to cup her face. Just as Zhang Li Xue thought that he was going to kiss her, Bai Qi pinched her cheek and smiled. Seeing the tease in his eyes made her frustrated. Zhang Li Xue opened her mouth to protest. However, Bai Qi took this chance to lean over and pressed his lips against hers. His hand moved to cup her cheek, keeping her in ce. The sudden movement startled her. But soon, a smile bloomed on her lips. Closing her eyes, Zhang Li Xue began to enjoy his kiss. Zhang Li Xue always liked kissing her Doctor Bai Qi. His kisses were always so gentle and warm. She began to suspect that perhaps she was already addicted to his kisses. As time passed by, Zhang Li Xue realized that this kiss was a little different. Bai Qi was sucking and nibbling at her lips, teasing her until she became breathless. It was a dark night and her car was parked in a quiet corner. The sound of their breaths mingled. Suddenly, her body seemed to be burning up. Her legs gradually turned to jelly. Zhang Li Xue had no other choice but to grasp the front of his shirt tightly while leaning her body on Bai Qi¡¯s to stabilize herself. What she had thought would be a short, yful kiss had suddenly turned into a heart-stirring one. Sensing that a certain someone could no longer take it, Bai Qi finally pulled away. He stared into the pair of misty eyes before pulling the little fairy in his embrace. ¡°Is this enough?¡± Zhang Li Xue was aware that Bai Qi was still teasing her. She parted her lips, wanting to reply. However, her lips no longer felt like they belonged to hers. A chuckle escaped him, knowing that she was unable to answer. Bai Qi held her tightly and let her stay in his embrace until she began to calm down. ¡°Are you going to tell me now?¡± Hearing his question made Zhang Li Xue realize that she shouldn¡¯t be provoking her boyfriend. Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips before giving him an answer. ¡°It¡¯s my mother. I want to introduce you to my mother.¡± Chapter 222 222 Meet Her Mother Bai Qi had never been properly introduced to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s mother. However, he had met her a few times when he was still a child. In his memory, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s mother was such a kind and gentle woman. The first time he met her mother, it was because he had pulled the little fairy¡¯s hair and caused her to cry. Her father had a scary look on his face. However, when her mother showed up, he could see that she was a nicedy. Unlike his mother, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s mother had a calm temperament. After he had apologized for pulling Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hair, her mother gave him a smile before he left with his mother. When he turned around, he could see the little fairy was beingforted by her mother. At that moment, he was a little jealous of Zhang Li Xue. Later, he would often see Zhang Li Xue¡¯s mother picking her up from kindergarten. He would only watch them from afar as he was afraid that the elder woman would recognize him and forbid the little fairy from ying with him. Each time that her mother showed up, Zhang Li Xue would have a bright look on her face. Now that Bai Qi was going to meet her mother, it would be a lie to say that he was not worried. ..... Bai Qi was afraid that her mother would remember something that he did in the past. At this time, Bai Qi was regretting the thing he did when he was younger. He should be gentle and kind to her, just like how histe grandmother had said. Taking a deep breath, Bai Qi entered the restaurant and followed the server as he led him to the private room. He had deliberately shown up half an hour early so that Zhang Li Xue and her mother did not have to wait for him. The server poured him a ss of water. Bai Qi took a sip and thought that the room was a little warmer. He wanted to tug at his cor. However, when he recalled the person he was going to meet, Bai Qi could only stay still. Every few seconds, Bai Qi would nce at the door as he waited for them to show up. Then, he would check his phone, wondering if his girlfriend had texted him. After waiting for a while, the phone on the table chimed. Zhang Li Xue texted him, telling him that she had arrived. He told her that he was already waiting in the private room and waited anxiously. Soon, someone knocked on the door. As the server pushed the door open, Bai Qi stood up immediately and watched as Zhang Li Xue entered the room with her mother. His heartbeat elerated. Bai Qi looked at Zhang Li Xue and saw the smile on her face. Instantly, his heart felt a little calmer. At the side, Li Qin Yao was silently scrutinizing the man that her daughter has been dating. Based on his look alone, Li Qin Yao thought that he did not seem so bad. Of course, in her opinion, no one was as handsome as her husband. As she was looking at Bai Qi, Li Qin Yao soon realized that she had seen him a few times before. The first time was at Mo Qing Huan¡¯s wedding. Her daughter had injured her legs and this doctor had helped her. Later, Zhang Li Xue was hospitalized and this young doctor woulde to her daughter¡¯s room a few times to check on her condition. Li Qin Yao did not expect that her daughter would be dating that doctor. She recalled the brief interactions and thought that Bai Qi had a good temperament. ¡°Mommy,¡± Zhang Li Xue tugged at her mother¡¯s hand. She turned to Bai Qi again and spoke, ¡°Let me introduce you. Mommy, this is Bai Qi. Bai Qi, this is my mother.¡± ¡°You¡¯re... Doctor Bai?¡± Bai Qi put on the best smile on his face. ¡°Hello, Auntie.¡± Li Qin Yao turned to her daughter with an inquiring look in her eyes. There were many questions she wanted to ask, but she was not sure where to start. ¡°Mommy, let¡¯s sit down first,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°We¡¯ll talk as we eat, alright?¡± Li Qin Yao nodded. The server stood beside the table to take their order. As Bai Qi started to order a few dishes, Li Qin Yao was unable to hide the smile on her face when she heard the boy ordering some chicken wings. After repeating their order, the server left the room. There was a brief silence in the room before. Li Qin Yao took a sip from her drink and looked at both her daughter and Bai Qi, ¡°How did the two of you get together?¡± In her mind, the two of them should not be having any other interaction after Zhang Li Xue was discharged from the hospital. Then, does it mean that the two of them were secretly meeting after that? ¡°Mommy, are you surprised?¡± Zhang Li Xue had a shy smile on her face. ¡°It was a long story.¡± ¡°Well, you can tell me slowly. I don¡¯t have anything important today.¡± Zhang Li Xue exchanged a nce with Bai Qi. Then, she started to tell her mother their story. She started from the time she was hospitalized, and then how she had met him at her Uncle Qi Zheng¡¯s ce. The two of them became closer after a few encounters. Later, Zhang Li Xue mentioned to her mother how she and Bai Qi had known each other for a long time. They met at her aunt¡¯s wedding and had gone to the same kindergarten. Li Qin Yao was unable to hide her surprise upon knowing that Bai Q was the same boy who had bullied her daughter during Zhang Yu Ying¡¯s wedding. It turned out that the boy had grown up to be this tall and handsome. Bai Qi looked at the elder woman with worry. After all, his reputation was not that good. Li Qin Yao saw the uneasy look on Bai Qi¡¯s face and could guess what was going on in his mind. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry. I won¡¯t me you for something you did while you were a little boy.¡± There was an embarrassed look on his face. However, Bai Qi was relieved that Zhang Li Xue¡¯s mother would not me him for his action when he was young. Chapter 223 223 Do You Really Like Him? Li Qin Yao did not say a lot of things to the couple. After all, the two of them had only started dating. Throughout their meal, Li Qin Yao continued to observe Bai Qi and was satisfied with the way he had treated her daughter. In her eyes, she could see the pampering look in Bai Qi¡¯s eyes whenever he looked at her daughter. Looking at the silly smile on her daughter¡¯s face gave her a sense of relief. As long as the couple liked each other and as long as Bai Qi had good character and morale, she would agree to this rtionship. The naughty pranks he pulled off when he was young or his current finances were something that she did not look at. However, Li Qin Yao was also worried for the couple. With Bai Qi¡¯s profession as a doctor, it would mean that there were times that he would not be able to be by her daughter¡¯s side. Moreover, he still has a little sister that he has to raise by himself. In Li Qin Yao¡¯s opinion, Bai Qi¡¯s status was almost like a single father with young children. As the meal was nearing its end, Bai Qi left the room to take a call. Li Qin Yao drank some water calmly before turning to her daughter. A helpless sigh escaped her as she saw the worried look on her daughter¡¯s face. ..... ¡°Mommy, what do you think about Bai Qi?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. She liked Bai Qi and wanted to hear her mother¡¯s approval. In the future, it would be difficult to convince her father that she was dating Bai Qi. However, if her mother approved of this rtionship, convincing her father would not be that difficult, right? ¡°Do you really like him?¡± Her mother¡¯s sudden question made her cheek turn redder. Zhang Li Xue was still very shy. However, she still nodded and spoke, ¡°Mommy, I really like him.¡± ¡°Dating someone in his profession isn¡¯t going to be easy, you know?¡± ¡°I know. In the beginning, he had also warned me that his priorities will be on his patients,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°But I told him that I would still want to see just how far this rtionship can go. He¡¯s really good to me. Even though he was busy, I know that Bai Qi would always make time for me.¡± Whenever he was taking a break, Bai Qi did not forget to find her. The two of them would talk a lot on the phone, or exchange text messages. When he was about to get busy with some emergencies, he would often alert her, just so that she would not be anticipating his text or call. Zhang Li Xue was already satisfied with his current performance. ¡°He still has a little sister that he has to look after,¡± Li Qin Yao reminded her. ¡°You didn¡¯t mind it?¡± ¡°Un. I don¡¯t mind it.¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I met her a few times. Xi Xi is such a sweet girl. She was a pitiful girl, to grow up without her parents. However, she was very sensible and mature at her age.¡± Li Qin Yao could see that her daughter really liked Bai Qi. She drank some water topose her thoughts. ¡°Bai Qi seemed like a good person.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes lit up when she heard her mother¡¯s words. ¡°As long as you know what you are doing, Mommy would not have any objection to it,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°The two of you are still dating. Then, use this time to get to know him well. However, you still have to know to protect yourself, understand?¡± Zhang Li Xue held her mother¡¯s hand and buried her face in her arm. ¡°Mommy, I know.¡± A faint smile curled on her lips. Li Qin Yao raised her hand and patted her daughter on her head. The daughter who would always stick to her since she was born finally had a boyfriend. It was still unbelievable for her. ¡°I won¡¯t tell your dad about this matter,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°However, once you are ready, you still have to tell him yourself, you know?¡± Zhang Li Xue raised her head and looked at her mother with worry. She knew her father well and had seen how he drove away a few boys who wanted to pursue her. Since she was not interested in them, Zhang Li Xue naturally did not mind. But, Bai Qi was someone that she liked. Therefore, she is worried that her father would do something to drive him away. Li Qin Yao saw the look on her daughter¡¯s face andughed. ¡°What are you afraid of? Your father would not eat a person. Don¡¯t worry. Whatever it is that your father wants to do, I will make sure that he would not go overboard.¡± Li Qin Yao did not have a problem if her husband wanted to test Bai Qi a little bit. Then, they could also see the boy¡¯s sincerity towards their daughter. Bai Qi paid for their meal. Then, he apanied his girlfriend and sent Li Qin Yao to her car. After exchanging a few more words, the two of them watched as the elder woman drove away. Once the car was no longer within their sight, Zhang Li Xue felt a warm arm sneaking around her waist. She looked up and saw that Bai Qi was looking at her. As their gazes met, Bai Qi lowered his head and pecked on her lips. ¡°Did your mother say anything?¡± Bai Qi knew that when he stepped out of the room to take the call from the hospital, the mother and daughter would definitely have a brief talk about him. Li Qin Yao did not say too much and Bai Qi was still worried about her opinion of him. He liked his little fairy for a long time. He would be disheartened if Zhang Li Xue¡¯s mother did not approve of their rtionship. A mischievous glint appeared in her eyes. ¡°She said, she will continue to watch your performance.¡± Bai Qi raised a brow when he heard her words, and Zhang Li Xue began tough. ¡°Therefore, Doctor Bai, you have to treat me really well, you know?¡± Chapter 224 224 Looking at The Apartments As they had plenty of time before it was time for them to meet the agent, Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi decided to go for a walk, doing what other couples would do on a date. The couple was holding hands as they were on the street. They went to see a movie and took a walk in the park. It was a rare chance for them to have a date like this. The two of them went to see the property agent take a look at a few properties. After going to look at the third apartment, the agent finally left the couple to discuss their choices. Zhang Li Xue sneaked her arms around Bai Qi¡¯s waist and looked him in the eyes. ¡°What do you think? Which one did you like best?¡± She swept her gaze around the ce and spoke, ¡°I think, this ce is quite good. The security is better. At least, Xi Xi would be safer when you are not around.¡± Seeing that Bai Qi was not answering her, Zhang Li Xue turned to look at the man again. Their gazes met and heat crept on her face. The way Bai Qi was looking at her was making her shy. ¡°Why are you looking at me like that?¡± ..... Bai Qi did not answer. He hugged the girl in his arms tightly and kissed the top of her head. ¡°Li Xue, thank you.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared back at him in puzzlement. ¡°What are you thanking me for?¡± Bai Qi continued to stare at her for a long time. There was a glint of gentleness in his eyes. How can he not notice that Zhang Li Xue had considered a lot of things before she suggested the ces for him and his sister to live in? The apartments she chose were within an eptable distance of the hospital as well as Bai Xi Xi¡¯s new school. The security was among the best and the neighborhood seemed friendly. He would not have to worry much to leave his sister while he was working the night shift. He had not told her yet about the investment that he had made with He Rong. Therefore, the apartments that Zhang Li Xue had chosen were quite affordable with his ie. Bai Qi almost could not believe that the rent for the apartment would be within his budget. ¡°Aspared to the other apartments, this one seemed to be more convenient for Xi Xi,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°However, I wondered if there¡¯s any problem with the ce. The rent is a bit cheap for the location, don¡¯t you think?¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°I told you that my mother used to be in the property business. She still had a few friends in this field. The agency had promised to help and get a good deal.¡± The smile on his lips remained. Bai Qi could not help thinking that it was very fortunate for him to meet with Zhang Li Xue. Bai Qi did not make an immediate decision regarding the apartments. He still wanted to go back and discuss this matter with his little sister. After all, it would be the ce where the two of them going to live. As Zhang Li Xue was not driving her car, Bai Qi took this chance to send her back home in a taxi. Once they arrived, the two of them sat in the car for a while. The couple exchanged a few words and a quick kiss before Zhang Li Xue finally alighted. She did not dare to stay in the car for a long time as she was worried that her father might notice the car parked outside and see her boyfriend. Moreover, the driver was still around. Although she liked Bai Qi very much, she would be too shy to do anything too intimate in front of others. Bai Qi watched as his girlfriend¡¯s silhouette disappeared into the house before he finally asked the driver to drive away. As Zhang Li Xue entered the house, she ran into her mother in the living room. Looking in the direction where her mother had emerged, Zhang Li Xue had a feeling that her mother has been looking out the window when the taxi pulled over in front of the house. ¡°Mommy.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s cheek turned pink as she wondered if her mother would see anything she shouldn¡¯t. Looking at the face as if she had done something guilty made Li Qin Yao smile. She was also young once. Li Qin Yao also understood the feeling of unwilling to part from her lover. It was not hard for her to understand the reason the taxi was parked outside longer than it should have. ¡°Did Bai Qi send you home?¡± Li Qin Yao asked. ¡°Mommy...¡± Zhang Li Xue swept her gaze around the area, worried that her father would suddenly emerge. If her father heard the name, he would definitely ask about Bai Qi. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Your father isn¡¯t at home yet,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°He went out to meet your Uncle Ming Wei to discuss a few things. He¡¯s going to be a bitte today.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a breath of relief. A whileter, she started to worry again. Uncle Qi Ming Wei was in the military. Although her father was mostly involved in the hotel industry, Zhang Li Xue was aware that her father would sometimes her Uncle Qi Ming Wei with his business. Her uncle usually dealt with dangerous business. Zhang Li Xue often worried that her father would be involved in such matters. ¡°Did you and Bai Qi go to look at the apartments?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Bai Qi said, he¡¯s going to go back and discuss with his sister before he could make his decision.¡± ¡°Actually, if he wasn¡¯t interested in any of those apartments, there is another ce that he can consider,¡± Li Qin Yao said. A smile curled on her lips. ¡°The building is new and the amenities around were quite good. It was just that... the ce is slightly farther from the hospital.¡± ¡°Mommy, you know another ce?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°I could suggest the ce to him and let him consider.¡± ¡°Li Xue, don¡¯t you remember that your Uncle Mu Bai gave you and your brother an apartment on the west side of the city?¡± Li Qin Yao said. Chapter 225 225 Mu Zhen Yu Began to Panic On the weekend, Zhang Li Xue decided to head over to the west side of the city to look at the house that her Uncle Li Mu Bai had gifted to her. A few days ago, her mother had reminded her about this property. The construction has beenpleted and she was supposed toe over and inspect the ce. Knowing that she woulde for an inspection, her mother had arranged for someone toe and help. As she arrived at the property, Zhang Li Xue entered the premise and walked around the ce. It was a three-bedroom apartment. With a little bit of renovation, the ce should be ready to move in. Zhang Li Xue had looked at the amenities around the apartment and thought that the ce would be suitable for the siblings. What she liked the most about the apartment was the lighting as well as the view that faced a smallke. Although this ce was a little farther from the hospital, the public transportation was good and the traffic was not as bad. As she was looking around the ce, the person who came to help her arrived. Zhang Li Xue quickly recognized the elder woman as Ning Xin, the person who had once worked with her mother. ..... After a brief exchange, the two of them went around the house and the woman made a few suggestions for the apartment. Zhang Li Xue nned to ask Bai Qi about the apartment before she could proceed with the renovation. After all, it was the siblings who were going to stay in the apartment. At this time, Zhang Li Xue did not have any n to move out of her parent¡¯s house. She still wanted to apany her parents for a while longer. If Bai Qi was not interested in this property, Zhang Li Xue nned to rent it out to someone else. At least, she would get an additional ie instead of letting the house be inhabited. Zhang Li Xue was still discussing with Ning Xin when her phone rang. She looked at the caller ID and excused herself. Zhang Li Xue walked to the balcony and picked up the phone. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu.¡± ¡°Xiao Li Xue, what are you doing?¡± From where she stood, Zhang Li Xue could see the basketball court nearby theke garden. ¡°Nothing much. I was looking at some apartment.¡± ¡°Are you nning to move out?¡± ¡°No.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°I recently got a property and I¡¯m supposed toe for an inspection.¡± The two of them exchanged a few words before Mu Zhen Yu spoke of the reason he called. ¡°Xiao Li Xue, I meant to call you earlier. It¡¯s just that, there were some problems with thepany...¡± Zhang Li Xue quickly recalled theirst meeting outside the restaurant a few days ago. Mu Zhen Yu told her that he wanted to hang out and will call to set an appointment. However, Zhang Li Xue did not get any call or text from him. ¡°It¡¯s fine. Brother Zhen Yu, yourpany is still new. I understand that there are a lot of things to do.¡± Zhang Li Xue could not help thinking that this kind of conversation has been repeated a few times. ¡°Then, are you free right now? I was wondering if you want to go out and have a meal?¡± Mu Zhen Yu clenched his hand into a tight fist as he waited for her answer. Initially, Mu Zhen Yu wanted to contact Zhang Li Xue earlier. However, after discussing a coboration with the Ye Group, Miss Ye Qing said that there were some problems with the contract that they needed to change. These past few days, Mu Zhen Yu has been working hard to satisfy his client. Who would have thought that he would hear a shocking rumor yesterday? Mu Zhen Yu met an old ssmate on the street and he mentioned seeing Zhang Li Xue with another man on the street. ording to this ssmate, the two of them were quite intimate. He might not get a clear look at Zhang Li Xue and her partner¡¯s faces. However, this ssmate was confident that he would not recognize the wrong person. Mu Zhen Yu did not want to believe this rumor. He knew that it would not be easy for Zhang Li Xue to date someone. Her family members would not make things easy. After all, he had witnessed how Zhang Li Xue¡¯s brother and father slowly drive away the boys who wanted to pursue her. After parting with that ssmate, he has been thinking about this matter a lot. Then, Mu Zhen Yu began to panic. Mu Zhen Yu has been trying to pursue Zhang Li Xue for years. However, her brother would always be around, preventing him from being alone with her. However, seeing her brothers and father¡¯s protection, Mu Zhen Yu became confident that no one else would stand a chance to be with her. Moreover, their mother was a good friend and Mu Zhen Yu thought that he had an advantage. Although he still believed that it would not be easy for Zhang Li Xue to date someone, he was still uneasy about it. His instinct told him that he had to act fast or he might lose his chance. Mu Zhen Yu was supposed to be making a few adjustments to the contract and discussing a few matters with Miss Ye Qing. However, he decided to take a few hours off and hope that he could meet with Zhang Li Xue sooner. He knew that he could no longer dy this meeting. Zhang Li Xue nced at her wristwatch and spoke, ¡°I¡¯m free.¡± Mu Zhen Yu let out a breath of relief. ¡°Then, where are you? I¡¯ll go and pick you up?¡± Zhang Li Xue seemed to recall that Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s office was somewhere on the west side as well. It was quite close to her apartment. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, there¡¯s no need. Since I¡¯m outside, it would be inconvenient for you to pick me up,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I¡¯m somewhere close to your office. I think, there are a few restaurants around there. How about we have our meal there?¡± Chapter 226 226 Xiao Li Xue, I Like You After leaving her apartment, Zhang Li Xue drive over to Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s office. She found the cafe that Mu Zhen Yu had mentioned and quickly found the man sitting further inside. Just in time, Mu Zhen Yu raised his head and met her gaze. Zhang Li Xue waved her hand at him before walking over to his table. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, have you been waiting for a long time?¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke as she pulled over the chair and sat across from him. There was a hint of helplessness in his gaze. Mu Zhen Yu had stood up and was about to pull the chair for her. However, Zhang Li Xue moved faster. He sat down and smiled. ¡°No. I just got here myself.¡± Zhang Li Xue put her purse aside and looked up when the waitress came over with the cafe menu. The two of them ced their order of food and drinks before the waitress walked away. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, are you not that busy today?¡± ¡°Not bad.¡± Mu Zhen Yu smiled. ¡°Whatever it is, I need to make time to hang out with you. Besides, it¡¯s the weekend. I can¡¯t always be looking at those documents.¡± He reached the empty chair beside him and pulled out a bouquet of red roses. ¡°For you.¡± ..... Zhang Li Xue stared at the flowers with a dumbfounded look. Her hand stretched out slowly to take the bouquet from his hand. The scent of the roses wafted to her nose. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, what is this for?¡± ¡°My apology,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. ¡°Last time, I left you at the cinema without saying a word.¡± A smile bloomed on her lips. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, you don¡¯t have to do this. Thank you. They are beautiful.¡± Mu Zhen Yu was d that Zhang Li Xue seemed to like the flowers. Last time, he also bought her a bouquet of roses. However, something happened and he did not have the chance to give her the bouquet. He took a sip from his ss and turned to Zhang Li Xue again. ¡°I didn¡¯t know that you had an apartment nearby this area.¡± Zhang Li Xue ced the bouquet beside her and looked up. ¡°Mmm... It was only recently. I heard that the construction waspleted ande to look at the ce.¡± ¡®There are several apartment buildings near this area. Which one is yours?¡± Zhang Li Xue tried to recall the name. ¡°It¡¯s Y City Serene Apartment. It¡¯s the one nearby theke.¡± ¡°I know that one.¡± Mu Zhen Yu nodded. ¡°If you need any help, you cane over and find me. My office isn¡¯t that far from your apartment.¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled. ¡°I¡¯m not nning to stay here. Just that, my mom reminded me that I need to inspect the ce.¡± Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s phone on the table buzzed. He looked at the caller ID and frowned. After a brief hesitation, Mu Zhen Yu decided to reject the call. He looked at Zhang Li Xue and smiled. Zhang Li Xue was about to speak when Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s phone began to buzz again. This time, Mu Zhen Yu did not wait for a long time. His hand moved quickly to reject the call. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, if it is something important, you should go and answer your call,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I¡¯ll be fine.¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s nothing.¡± Mu Zhen Yu waved his hand. ¡°Just some persistent insurance agents wanting to sell me her policy.¡± Swiftly, he turned his phone to silent mode. Hearing his words, Zhang Li Xue decided not to inquire more about it. She did not think that it was proper to probe into his private matter. The waitress walked over with their order of food. Zhang Li Xue looked at the pasta in front of her and felt her stomach start to grumble. The two of them began to eat their meal while catching up. All this while, someone was still trying to reach for Mu Zhen Yu. However, seeing the name on the screen, Mu Zhen Yu decided to ignore the call for a while longer. This time, he had already made his decision. Before he could speak properly to Zhang Li Xue, he would not allow anything to interrupt him. As for hispany matters... his partners would be able to handle them while he was not around, right? Seeing that Zhang Li Xue had finished eating, Mu Zhen Yu could not help feeling anxious. He watched as the girl took a sip of her drink and clenched his hands into tight fists. The lunch hour had ended a while ago and there were only a few people around the cafe. Taking a deep breath, Mu Zhen Yu then opened his mouth. ¡°Xiao Li Xue.¡± The girl looked up. There was a hint of puzzlement on her face when she noticed the anxious look on Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s expression. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, what is it.¡± ¡°I have something to tell you.¡± Zhang Li Xue put down the ss in her hand. ¡°What is it?¡± His heartbeat elerated. Mu Zhen Yu was anxious, but he knew that if he missed this chance, it would be difficult to find another one. ¡°Xiao Li Xue, I like you.¡± His shoulder felt lighter once he said those words. ¡°Would you want to go out with me?¡± Her eyes widened in surprise. Zhang Li Xue had never thought that Mu Zhen Yu would suddenly confess to her. Mu Zhen Yu... liked her? For a moment, Zhang Li Xue did not know how she should react. Mu Zhen Yu lowered his gaze when he saw the look on her face. ¡°Are you surprised?¡± A faint smile curled on his lips. ¡°To tell you the truth, I have liked you for a long time. Probably from high school. But I wanted to wait until we both grow up... I-¡± Zhang Li Xue snapped out of her trance and quicklypose her thoughts. She took a deep breath and spoke, ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, thank you for liking me. However, I cannot ept your feelings.¡± The smile on Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s face froze. ¡°What? Why?¡± He could not process this rejection. ¡°I have someone I like.¡± Mu Zhen Yu recalled the words that his ssmate had told him yesterday. ¡°You¡¯re dating someone...¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Did your family know about this?¡± A slight frown appeared on her face. Zhang Li Xue did not think that this matter was any of his concerns. However, she still gave him an answer. ¡°My mother knows about him.¡± The light in his eyes slowly dimmed. ¡°Was it someone I know?¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that Bai Qi had left the country when they were little and Mu Zhen Yu probably did not remember him. ¡°You probably don¡¯t know him.¡± In the end, he was still toote, wasn¡¯t he? His heart throbbed in pain. Mu Zhen Yu was not willing to ept this news. He stared at her eyes for a long time before asking. ¡°Do you really like him?¡± Chapter 227 227 Rejected Mu Zhen Yu leaned on his chair while staring at his empty ss for a long time. After listening to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s answer, he had no other choice but to let her leave. Zhang Li Xue had someone that she liked and staying around him would only make her ufortable. As he sat there, Mu Zhen Yu could not help but recall their past. The two of them met and had been friends ever since. Because he was older than her, he would always protect her whenever he can. It was in high school that he began to have feelings for her. However, Mu Zhen Yu could not tell her his feelings. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s brothers would often be around her, stopping him to get close to her. Moreover, the school was quite strict and forbade puppy love. He could only concentrate on his study. Mu Zhen Yu wanted to study hard and prove that he could be someone worthy of the girl he loved. A few years passed and Mu Zhen Yu thought that things will remain the same. He believed that Zhang Li Xue would not be dating anyone until he returned. ..... After all, other than him, there was no other man who was able to get close to her. Who would have thought that he would be toote? At this time, Mu Zhen Yu silently regretted that he did not tell Zhang Li Xue about his feelings earlier. If he had taken the chance, would Zhang Li Xue stay with him? Unfortunately for him, in life, there was no such thing as ¡®what if¡¯. He had missed his chance and there was no getting back. Unless Zhang Li Xue broke up with her current boyfriend, he would never have had the chance to be together with her. His heart was feeling ufortable at the thought of Zhang Li Xue being together with someone else. It turned out that being rejected would hurt this much. The phone on the table continued to light up. Mu Zhen Yu nced at his phone screen, intending to shut it off. However, his movement halted when he saw the name on the caller ID. This time, he did not dare to ignore the call. Mu Zhen Yu picked up the phone call and listened to what the other party was saying. His expression turned serious in a few seconds. ¡°Alright. I know. I¡¯lle back to the office quickly.¡± Mu Zhen Yu picked up his coat and ran off to the counter to pay for their meal. However, as soon as he arrived, the staff told him that the other person had paid for their meal. Mu Zhen Yu was stunned. It took him a while to guess that Zhang Li Xue had paid for their meals. A helpless sigh escaped him. He walked over to the entrance and was about to push the door when the waitress called for him. ¡°Mister, you forgot your belonging.¡± Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s eyes fell on the bouquet of roses in the waitress¡¯s hand. He was disappointed to know that Zhang Li Xue did not take the bouquet along with her. ¡°I don¡¯t want it anymore,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. ¡°You can do whatever you like with it.¡± Without waiting for the waitress to reply, Mu Zhen Yu turned around to leave. He still needed to return to his office quickly and dealt with somepany matters. Just as he stepped out of the cafe, Mu Zhen Yu saw a familiar silhouette standing in front of him. He was startled for a few seconds. ¡°Miss Ye Qing, why are you here?¡± Mu Zhen Yu recalled that the woman has been calling him a few times while he was having his meal with Zhang Li Xue. Ye Qing nced into the restaurant. A breath of relief escaped her when she could not see the other woman. She turned to Mu Zhen Yu again and shed a smile. ¡°President Mu, I have been trying to reach your number for a while.¡± Mu Zhen Yu lowered his gaze. ¡°Sorry. I was having a meal with an important client earlier.¡± Ye Qing nced into the restaurant one more time. ¡°My dad was urging me to know the progress. He said that it was an urgent matter. Since you did not pick up your phone, I thought that I shoulde to your office and find you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Mu Zhen Yu put on a smile on his face before speaking, ¡°Miss Ye, let¡¯s go to my office and continue our discussion.¡± ... After leaving Mu Zhen Yu at the restaurant, Zhang Li Xue left in her car and drove around the city aimlessly. She could not help but recall her conversation with Mu Zhen Yu in the cafe. Zhang Li Xue would never have guessed that Mu Zhen Yu would like her. After all, the man had never shown any hint that he was interested in her. Even when their ssmates would tease them as a couple, Mu Zhen Yu would quickly deny them. In the past, she had thought that her feelings were one-sided. Who would have thought... A faint sigh escaped her. If this situation happened a few years ago, she might agree to get together with Mu Zhen Yu. After all, she did have feelings for him in the past However, her feelings towards him changed after he pursued his study in G Country and lost contact with her. The person she liked now was Bai Qi. The car stopped at the red light. Zhang Li Xue snapped out of her trance and looked out her window. There was a hint of surprise on her face when she saw that she was driving toward the hospital where Bai Qi was working at. When the light turned green again, Zhang Li Xue decided to drive to the hospital to look for her boyfriend. As soon as she arrived at the department, Zhang Li Xue met with the nurse at the station. By now, many of the nurses were aware that Zhang Li Xue would oftene over to look for the young doctor. Zhang Li Xue walked over to Bai Qi¡¯s office and knocked. Once she heard his voice, Zhang Li Xue pushed the door and her head peeked into the room. Bai Qi could not hide his surprise when he saw his girlfriend. He stood up quickly and smiled. ¡°Li Xue?¡± ¡°Docter Bai, are you busy?¡± ¡°Come in.¡± A helpless smile curled on his lips. ¡°You didn¡¯t tell me that you would be here.¡± Zhang Li Xue closed the door behind her. Then, she wrapped her arms around his waist and leaned her head on his chest. ¡°Well, Doctor Bai, I just miss you a little bit.¡± Chapter 228 228 Stay Around His Office Bai Qi looked at the girl in his embrace and could tell that she was not in a good mood. An inquiring look appeared on his face. However, Bai Qi did not say anything but instead, hugged her tightly and pressed his lips on top of her head. The two of them stayed that way with Zhang Li Xue resting her head on his chest. After a while, Zhang Li Xue pulled away. Both her hands were caught by Bai Qi before she could take another step back. Bai Qi rubbed the back of her hand slowly with his thumb. His eyes were looking into hers as if trying to sense just what it was that make her unhappy. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips, wondering if she should tell him what happened. She could tell that Bai Qi did not like Mu Zhen Yu and had misunderstood her rtionship with him. If she told her boyfriend the content of her conversation with Mu Zhen Yu, Bai Qi would definitely be unhappy. ¡°I met Brother Zhen Yu during lunch,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Bai Qi¡¯s expression shifted when he heard her words. A hint of sourness appeared in his heart. ..... ¡°He told me something that makes me unhappy,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. She forced a smile and spoke, ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about this anymore.¡± Bai Qi resisted the urge to ask. He was curious to know what had happened. However, did not want to force her into telling him and make her upset. He could only hold the person in front of him tighter as if to let her know that everything will be alright with him around. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face was once again pressed against Bai Qi¡¯s chest. She inhaled his familiar scent and saw the documents piling on his table. It was then that she recalled that they were both at the hospital and Bai Qi was still working. Zhang Li Xue pulled away and spoke, ¡°Sorry, it seemed that I am disturbing you with your work.¡± Bai Qi leaned over and pecked on her lips. ¡°You cane to find me anytime.¡± He tugged her hand and let her sit on the chair. ¡°Sit here for a while.¡± Zhang Li Xue followed his lead. Then, she watched as Bai Qi poured some water for her. ¡°Have a drink first.¡± Her heart was feeling sweet like honey at his attentiveness. Zhang Li Xue took the paper cup from him and drank her water slowly while watching the man sorting the documents on his table. Then, as if he had seen something important, Doctor Bai Qi¡¯s expression turned serious again and he started to look at the documents again. Zhang Li Xue sat quietly, watching him do his work. At this time, she thought that the hardworking Bai Qi was the most good-looking. She liked seeing him in his white coat. Her lips turned into a smile and just in time, Bai Qi raised his head to look at her. There was an inquiring look in his eyes when he saw her smile. But thinking that this girl has been watching him for a while made him feel happier. ¡°You can go and look at your documents.¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I¡¯ll just sit here and do my thing, can I? Will that be too distracting?¡± ¡°No. You can stay here,¡± Bai Qi said. Although her presence might be a little distracting, Bai Qi was happy to have her around by his side, apanying him just like this. Zhang Li Xue heaved a breath of relief. After what happened, she did not feel like heading home yet. Seeing that Bai Qi was immersed in his work again, Zhang Li Xue took out her phone and started to y some games silently. Although the two of them could not go on a date as much as other people, Zhang Li Xue thought that staying with him like this was quite good as well. Bai Qi¡¯s phone on the table rang. He read the text message and sent out a reply before turning to his girlfriend again. Coincidentally, Zhang Li Xue was also looking at him. ¡°He Rong texted to remind me that he would being to Y City next week,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Li Xue, do you think that the two of them would be surprised to hear that we are together?¡± ¡°Mmm... I think they would both be shocked.¡± Zhang Li Xue tried to imagine Mo Qing Huan¡¯s reaction when she found out that she got together with her husband¡¯s friend. That girl would definitely be surprised. After all, when she met Bai Qi at the couple¡¯s wedding, she was still unable to recognize Bai Qi. When Mo Qing Huan and He Rong started to date, Zhang Li Xue and her roommates would be jealous to hear that the two of them had known each other from a very young age. It turned out that He Rong had liked Mo Qing Huan for a long time. He Rong had silently and patiently pursued the girl he liked. Zhang Li Xue did not expect that she would experience something simr. However, she was separated from Bai Qi for a few years. Fortunately, they both found each other again. The two of them talked about surprising the couple when they came to Y City next week. After a while, a nurse came to Bai Qi¡¯s office and told him that a patient wanted to see him. Bai QI left the room and let his girlfriend wait for him. Since Zhang Li Xue did not have any ns, she decided to stay around his office for a while longer. Zhang Li Xue was busy scrolling down her social media when someone knocked on the door. Initially, Zhang Li Xue was nning to ignore it. As long as she did not make a sound, the other person would figure out that Bai Qi was not in his room and leave. She did not expect that the person would push the door in a while. Zhang Li Xue raised her head in shock. But what surprised her the most was that the person who stood at the door was no other than her Uncle Qi Zheng. ¡°Li Xue?¡± Qi Zheng stared back at her with a puzzlement look in his eyes. ¡°Why are you here?¡±He tried to think of the reason this girl would appear at the hospital and his expression turned uglier. ¡°Are you injured anywhere?¡± Chapter 229 229 Are You Two Together? Zhang Li Xue stared back at her Uncle Qi Zheng, unable to say a word. She didn¡¯t know just how to exin why she was in Bai Qi¡¯s office. She could not lie and tell him that she was feeling unwell. It would only lead her to another problem. Zhang Li Xue stood up slowly. ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng...¡± Her mind whirled to think of a way to exin her situation. She had never thought that her Uncle Qi Zheng would suddenly show up at the hospital. Usually, he would note over to the hospital on the weekend. Zhang Li Xue had not seen his car parked outside the building when she arrived. Seeing that the girl did not answer him for a long time gave him a strange feeling. Just as he was about to speak, Qi Zheng heard a voiceing from behind him. ¡°Doctor Qi?¡± Qi Zheng turned around and saw Bai Qi. The young man had a surprised look on his expression as well. ¡°Doctor Qi.¡± Bai Qi cleared his throat. ¡°Why are you here?¡± A thought came to his mind. Qi Zheng seemed to recall Bai Qi¡¯s dating rumor. It was said that his girlfriend would oftene to the hospital to see him. ..... His gaze alternated between the two. Qi Zheng¡¯s expression grew heavier as he finally guessed what was going on. He turned to Bai Qi and lifted the paper bag in his hand. ¡°The other day, you told me you wanted to borrow a few books.¡± Bai Qi cleared his throat. He took the paper bag from Qi Zheng and spoke, ¡°Thank you, Doctor Qi.¡± Qi Zheng nodded. He looked in the direction where Bai Qi hade from. ¡°Who else is on duty today?¡± Bai Qi reported a few names. ¡°Good. Tell them that you would be away for a few minutes. Youe with me.¡± Qi Zheng shifted his gaze to Zhang Li Xue. ¡°Li Xue, you too. Come with me.¡± ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng...¡± ¡°Exinter. Come with me first.¡± Zhang Li Xue took a deep breath. She exchanged a nce with Bai Qi before she stood up and went after her Uncle Qi Zheng. Her heart was chaotic. Although she had prepared herself that her uncle would soon find out that she was dating Bai Qi, Zhang Li Xue did not expect that it would be this soon. The two of them followed Qi Zheng back to his office. On their way, a few nurses saw the three of them together and started to whisper, wondering what was going on. Doctor Qi¡¯s face did not look too good. Bai Qi entered the room after his girlfriend before he closed the door behind him. Qi Zheng turned around and stared at the two people in front of him. Seeing Bai Qi¡¯s calm expression made him a little frustrated. ¡°You two...¡± Qi Zheng pointed his finger at them. ¡°Are you two together?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Bai Qi did not hesitate to answer. The corner of Qi Zheng¡¯s lips twitched. He did not expect that the boy would be able to answer him coolly. ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng, I¡¯m dating Bai Qi,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. She reached for Bai Qi¡¯s hand and held him tightly as if to let him know that he could let her handle this matter. Qi Zheng heaved a sigh. He looked at Bai Qi again and spoke, ¡°A while ago, I heard some rumor that your girlfriend often visits you at work. Don¡¯t tell me that this girlfriend is my niece?¡± ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng, the person in that rumor should be me,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke before Bai Qi could say anything. She met Qi Zheng¡¯s gaze before she looked away again. ¡°You...¡± Qi Zheng heaved a sigh. The thought that Zhang Li Xue would oftene to the hospital to look for Bai Qi made him ufortable. Judging from the rumor he heard, it seemed that Zhang Li Xue hade to see Bai Qi almost every day. In the past, Qi Zheng did not care much about this rumor. Since it was Bai Qi¡¯s private matter, Qi Zheng decided not to interfere. He thought that it would be a good thing for his student to find someone he liked. But, it was a different story since the person he was in a rtionship with was no other than his niece. Qi Zheng turned to look at Zhang Li Xue again. The girl was looking at him with her puppy dog eyes, making him speechless. In the end, Qi Zheng could only let out a heavy sigh. He did not want to stop them from seeing each other. In the beginning, Qi Zheng had also thought of setting them up together. However, after knowing that Bai Qi was raising his little sister, Qi Zheng changed his thought. He just did not want Zhang Li Xue to suffer. ¡°Don¡¯t look at me like I¡¯m the bad person here,¡± Qi Zheng spoke. ¡°It¡¯s not that I want to stop you from seeing each other.¡± There was aplicated look on his face. He looked at Bai Qi and spoke, ¡°Li Xue is a rtive that I have watched growing up. I don¡¯t want her to suffer.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s gaze softened, knowing how much her Uncle Qi Zheng cared about her. ¡°Doctor Qi, I know that you are worried,¡± Bai Qi spoke with a resolute look in his eyes. ¡°I like Li Xue very much. I can promise you that I won¡¯t let her suffer or do anything that would hurt her. ¡± Qi Zheng heaved another sigh. It seemed that he was having a headache. ¡°Did anyone else know about this?¡± Qi Zheng asked. ¡°My mom knows,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Qi Zheng was surprised to know that Li Qin Yao knew about this matter. ¡°But Uncle Qi Zheng, I hope that you won¡¯t tell my father about this. I don¡¯t want to let him know this early,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I want to let him know myself.¡± Qi Zheng could already guess what will his friend do once he heard the news that his daughter was dating someone. If Zhang Yu Han knew that he was keeping this secret, that man would definitely beat him up. However, as he looked at Zhang Li Xue¡¯s pleading eyes, Qi Zheng knew that he could not betray her. It was making him frustrated. This was not something that he had expected to find out when he came to deliver some books to Bai Qi. Chapter 230 230 Are You Regretting it Now? The door was tightly closed. Zhang Li Xue continued to stare at the door anxiously as she waited for Bai Qi toe out. She wanted to know what her Uncle Qi Zheng and Bai Qi were discussing about. However, she was not allowed to stay and listen. Although she was very worried, Zhang Li Xue could only put her trust in Bai Qi. After a moment that felt like forever, the door was pushed open and Bai Qi walked out. Zhang Li Xue stared at his face, hoping to get a clue from his expression. A breath of relief escaped her when she saw the smile on his face. Soon, Qi Zheng stepped out of the room as well. He watched the couple for a while and sighed. ¡°Alright, Li Xue, don¡¯t look at me like that. I did not bully him.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng, thank you.¡± Qi Zheng pursed his lips into a thin line. ¡°But, just what is it that you liked about Bai Qi?¡± He thought of the basketball match they yed in his backyard a few months ago. ¡°Could it be that it¡¯s because he¡¯s good at basketball?¡± ..... Qi Zheng had watched her practicing basketball from a young age and had gone crazy about that sport. Her enthusiasm was almost the same as her father¡¯s. They both liked forcing people to practice. Zhang Li Xue nced at Bai Qi shyly. ¡°It was one of the reasons.¡± Qi Zheng chuckled at her answer. Seeing the young couple smiling at each other sweetly made him shiver. He waved his hand and spoke, ¡°Alright, you both can go now.¡± He looked at Zhang Li Xue and spoke, ¡°I will keep this secret for you. However, Li Xue, you have to find time and talk to your father soon. Don¡¯t keep him in the dark for too long. If he figured out that I know about this and did not tell him anything, he would only make things difficult for me.¡± ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng, I understand.¡± After saying a few more words, Qi Zheng turned around and left. Zhang Li Xue followed Bai Qi and returned to his office. The moment the door was closed behind her, Zhang Li Xue gave Bai Qi a look over. ¡°What did my Uncle Qi Zheng say to you?¡± ¡°What else? Of course, he was warning me to treat you nicely.¡± ¡°Just that?¡± Zhang Li Xue obviously did not believe his words. ¡°There are other things.¡± Bai Qi leaned over to kiss her on the tip of her nose. ¡°But you don¡¯t need to worry about it.¡± Zhang Li Xue was about to speak when Bai Qi leaned over to peck at her lips a few times. Her cheek puffed, knowing that this man was using this trick to prevent her from speaking. ¡°Li Xue.¡± Bai Qi yed with a few strands of her hair. ¡°Why do I feel as if I will have to go through a few more interrogations if I want to stay with you?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. She had to admit that she had a few protective men around her. Qi Zheng was just one of them. Zhang Li Xue raised her brow and asked, ¡°What is it? Are you regretting it now?¡± ¡°Of course, not.¡± Bai Qi chuckled. ¡°I think I need to prepare myself for the future. But... Your father, is he that scary?¡± Bai Qi only had the memory of Zhang Li Xue¡¯s father from years ago. He could understand that her father has been furious because he was bullying the daughter. However, it seemed that even Doctor Qi was a little afraid of him. ¡°He¡¯s not bad. He¡¯s a sensible person if you talk to him,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Her tone was a little unconvincing. She batted her eyes at Bai Qi. ¡°Doctor Bai, I think that if it¡¯s you, you can definitely face my father.¡± ¡°You believe in me that much?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°I do.¡± Seeing the glint in her eyes made his heart skip a beat. For this little fairy, he would be willing to face anything. ... After leaving the hospital, Qi Zheng did not head back home. Instead, he drive his car until he arrived at Wei¡¯s residence. The auntie quickly invited him in once she recognized him. Qi Zheng was led to the living room where he waited for his friend to show up. Qi Zheng was eating the snacks that the auntie had prepared for him when Wei Jun Hao walked into the living room. Wei Jun Hao raised a brow as he gave his friend a lookover. ¡°This is rare. What is Doctor Qi doing here at my house during the weekend? Don¡¯t tell me that you need my legal advice? I have to tell you that my rates during the weekend aren¡¯t that cheap.¡± Qi Zheng swallowed the food in his mouth before looking at his friend with a serious look on his face. ¡°I have something important to discuss with you.¡± Wei Jun Hao decided to stop ying around upon seeing the serious look on Qi Zheng¡¯s face. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°This is about Li Xue,¡± Qi Zheng spoke in a low tone. Hearing that it was about his niece made Wei Jun Hao frown. A lot of thoughts came to his mind all at once. Wei Jun Hao was worried that Zhang Li Xue was sick. ¡°She¡¯s dating someone.¡± Wei Jun Hao halted. His mind went nk for a few seconds. ¡°Li Xue?¡± Wei Jun Hao watched as Qi Zheng nodded. ¡°Dating?¡± His expression turned uglier. ¡°Who is it?¡± Qi Zheng heaved a sigh. ¡°It¡¯s my student. Bai Qi.¡± ¡°Bai Qi?¡± Wei Jun Hao could not help but thought that this name sounded a little familiar. Then, he recalled that his wife had invited this boy toe to their house a few months ago. Later, he found out that the boy was also Zhang Li Xue¡¯s kindergarten friend. His wife had also made him investigate what had happened to Bai Qi¡¯s family in S Country. ¡°The two of them are dating?¡± Wei Jun Hao thought of his wife. He had a feeling that his wife would be delighted to hear this news. After all, Zhang Yu Ying has been watching the two of them from afar since they were a little kid. Back then, she had kept Zhang Li Xue¡¯s friendship with Bai Qi a secret from her brother. It seemed that he will have to tell this matter to his wife. Chapter 231 231 Unexpected Guests A weekter, the Zhang family received unexpected guests. However, Zhang Li Xue looked at the couple who was sitting in the living room chatting with her parents without looking surprised at all. Mo Qing Huan raised her head when she heard a movement. She turned and saw her friend walking in their direction. ¡°Li Xue.¡± The two of them met and hugged each other tightly. Mo Qing Huan pulled away again and gave her friend a lookover. ¡°Li Xue, you don¡¯t seem surprised to see me here.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°I already know that you will being today. A little birdie told me this newsst week.¡± A mischievous glint appeared in her eyes. Of course, she was not going to tell her friend that it was Bai Qi who had given her this news. Mo Qing Huan was nning to surprise her, however, Zhang Li Xue had a bigger surprise. It was rare for the couple to visit them in Y City. Li Qin Yao let the auntie prepare a few more dishes and let the couple have a meal together. ..... If it¡¯s not because the couple had already booked a room at the hotel, Li Qin Yao would insist the couple stay at their house. Anyway, staying at their family hotel was almost the same. As the dishes were served, the group began to eat and chatted. This time, the couple was visiting Y City because He Rong had an important matter to deal with. Later, their conversation shifted to Mo Qing Huan and He Rong¡¯s newlywed life. Although they both have been together for a while, they still wanted to be in a two-person world for a little longer. Therefore, they have not thought about having a child yet. After the meal, He Rong let his wife follow Zhang Li Xue. Mo Qing Huan followed Zhang Li Xue into her room where the two of them catch up on a lot of things. As they were gossiping about their roommates, Zhuang Li and Mao Xin Yi, Mo Qing Huan noticed that her friend has been looking at her phone every few seconds. This was such a strange thing for Zhang Li Xue. In her memory, Zhang Li Xue was not someone who would often look at her phone. Seeing this, Mo Qing Huan could not hide her curiosity. ¡°Li Xue, who are you texting?¡± Mo Qing Huan asked. A yful smile curled on her face. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me that you are seeing someone now?¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled sheepishly. Seeing the look on her friend¡¯s face, Mo Qing Huan¡¯s expression began to change. ¡°It can¡¯t be...¡± She looked at her friend in disbelief. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Alright. Don¡¯t speak too loud,¡± Zhang Li Xue ced a finger on her lips. ¡°Don¡¯t tell anyone about this, alright?¡± Mo Qing Huan only wanted to tease her friend a little bit. Who know that she had hit a jackpot? In the past, Mo Qing Huan had watched a few boys in their university trying to hit on Zhang Li Xue. However, the girl was too crazy about basketball and joining the tournament. Mo Qing Huan had thought that there would be no one who would attract Zhang Li Xue¡¯s attention. Even the captain of the basketball team of their university could not attract Zhang Li Xue¡¯s attention. That man was too weak and was defeated by her friend a few times. ¡°Hey, which person had tricked you to fall in love? Does your dad know about this?¡± ¡°He doesn¡¯t know about it yet,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°However, my mom already knows. Huan Huan, don¡¯t mention this in front of my dad yet. After all, I only started seeing this man recently.¡± Mo Qing Huan continued to look at her friend¡¯s expression as if judging whether she was telling her the truth or not. Looking at Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face, it doesn¡¯t seem as if she was making things up. Mo Qing Huan could not hide her surprise upon finding out that Zhang Li Xue was seeing someone. ¡°Since you¡¯re here, how about I introduce you to him?¡± Zhang Li Xue suggested. ¡°Huan Huan, you have some time to meet him?¡± Mo Qing Huan¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Really?¡± Sheposed herself and spoke, ¡°Alright, let me take a look at this man and see if he¡¯s really suitable for you. If he turned out to be a bad person, then, I¡¯ll have to ask He Rong to beat him. Otherwise, I could report this to your dad and let him beat him.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. The thought of letting her father and Bai Qi meet made her sweat. The two friends chatted for a long time. Obviously, Mo Qing Huan took her time to tease her friend. She tried to find out more about this man. However, Zhang Li Xue did not want to say a word. Mo Qing Huan could only wait until they would be introducedter. After spending a few hours with the Zhang, the couple excused themselves. He Rong had already made an appointment to see his friend and Li Qin Yao could not make them stay for a long time. The couple had to promise toe and visit her again before they went back to L City. Once they left, Li Qin Yao noticed that her daughter with her purse and her car keys in hand, ready to head out. ¡°Li Xue, you¡¯re going out?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°I probably won¡¯t be home for dinner.¡± Li Qin Yao raised a brow. ¡°Going out with Bai Qi?¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled shyly. Fortunately, her father went back to his study to look at some documents after the couple had left. ¡°Huan Huan and He Rong still did not know that you and Bai Qi are together, right?¡± Li Qin Yao could still remember that she had met Bai Qi at Mo Qing Huan and He Rong¡¯s wedding. He Rong should be very familiar with Bai Qi. Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Un. Bai Qi said he¡¯s meeting He Rong for dinner after this. We are nning to give them a surprise.¡± Li Qin Yao stretched her hand to pinch her daughter¡¯s nose. ¡°You naughty girl. Go. Go. Just don¡¯te back toote, alright? Otherwise, your father might ask some questions.¡± Chapter 232 232 She¡¯s a Little Shy After leaving the house, Zhang Li Xue headed to the hospital to pick up Bai Qi. Since he would not be working the night shift, Bai Qi had arranged to meet with He Rong to discuss some business. Zhang Li Xue did not have to wait for a long time before Bai Qi appeared. He slid into the car and leaned over to kiss his girlfriend on the lips. ¡°Did you wait for too long?¡± Zhang Li Xue shook her head. ¡°Not too long.¡± The smile on her face widened. She liked how the car would be filled with Bai Qi¡¯s scent when he slid into the car. ¡°Did they suspect anything?¡± Bai Qi asked. Earlier, Zhang Li Xue has been texting him while she was talking to Mo Qing Huan. Bai Qi knew that Zhang Li Xue had mentioned their rtionship to her friend and wondered just how would she react. ¡°Of course, not. Huan Huan tried to make me tell her something, but I keep the secret well.¡± A mischievous smile curled on her lips as she tried to imagine her friend¡¯s reaction in a while. Bai Qi chuckled. He cupped her cheek and kissed her again. ¡°Come on. We should go to the restaurant. Let¡¯s give them a surprise.¡± Zhang Li Xue fastened her seatbelt and drove over to the restaurant that Bai Qi had booked. ..... They arrived at the restaurant after ten minutes drive. Zhang Li Xue pulled over at the parking spot and turned to Bai Qi. ¡°Alright. You should go in first. I wille over in a while.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Then, I will text you in a while.¡± Zhang Li Xue watched Bai Qi alight and walked into the restaurant. She took a deep breath and pulled out her purse to adjust her makeup. Her phone chimed just as she was putting in thest touch. She tossed her lipstick into her purse and took out her phone. A smile curled on her lips, thinking that it should be Bai Qi who called her at this time. However, the name on the phone screen was different. Zhang Li Xue quickly picked up the phone and pressed it to her ear. ¡°Hello? Aunt?¡± ¡°Li Xue, are you busy?¡± Zhang Yu Ying spoke as she heard her niece¡¯s voice. ¡°It¡¯s alright. Aunt, what¡¯s up?.¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at the restaurant at the thought of meeting her friendster. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll be straight to the point,¡± Zhang Yu Ying said. ¡°Do you know when will Bai Qi be free?¡± ¡°Bai Qi?¡± Zhang Li Xue was surprised to hear his name on her aunt¡¯s lips. ¡°Un. I wanted to invite him over to my ce for a meal.¡± Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips for a long time. She wondered if her Uncle Qi Zheng had told her aunt about her rtionship. But then, she only asked him not to tell her father. She did not say that he could not tell anyone else. ¡°Why do you want to have a meal with him?¡± ¡°I have something to say to him,¡± Zhang Yu Ying said. ¡°It¡¯s about what happened in S Country. Li Xue, you can alsoe to have dinner together.¡± ¡°Aunt, if you¡¯re looking for Bai Qi, why did you look through me?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it because the two of you are friends?¡± Zhang Yu Ying decided to pretend. ¡°I didn¡¯t have his number. Of course, I will have to ask you.¡± Zhang Li Xue was still suspicious. However, she could not find anything wrong with her aunt¡¯s words. ¡°Well then, I will have to ask him first. Then, I will get back to you.¡± The two of them exchanged brief words before they hang up. Zhang Li Xue stared at her phone and still thought that this conversation was a little too strange. As she was still thinking about her aunt¡¯s invitation to her ce, the phone in her hand rang again. Seeing that it was a message from Bai Qi, Zhang Li Xue grabbed her belonging and headed out. When she walked to the restaurant, Zhang Li Xue met Bai Qi who seemed as if he was rushing out. ¡°Why are you here?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°Why are you in a rush? Did something happen?¡± Bai Qi shook his head. He gave his girlfriend a lookover and finally heaved a breath of relief upon finding that she was alright. ¡°I was worried about you,¡± Bai Qi said. He stretched his hand and intertwined their hands together. ¡°It¡¯s getting dark outside. Who knows what you might encounter when you are alone.¡± Seeing the worry in his eyes made her feel sweet. Zhang Li Xue bumped her forehead on his shoulder, wanting to hide her face. She quickly recovered and asked, ¡°What did you say to them? Did they suspect anything?¡± ¡°I told them that my girlfriend ising over and I wanted to introduce you to them,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°They were surprised and curious to know about you.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Then,e on. Let¡¯s go meet them.¡± Bai Qi nodded. He held her hand tightly as he led her to the private room where He Rong and Mo Qing Huan were waiting for them. Once they arrived, Bai Qi knocked on the door and pushed the door open. He entered the room and noticed that someone was noting with him. Bai Qi turned to his girlfriend again and raised a brow, wondering just what this little fairy nned to do. ¡°Bai Qi?¡± He Rong called. Seeing that his friend continued to stand at the door and did note in quickly made him puzzled. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Didn¡¯t you say that your girlfriend is going to join us?¡± Bai Qi let coughed. He looked at the person who continued to hide behind the door and spoke, ¡°Un... I think she¡¯s a little shy.¡± ¡°What¡¯s there to be shy about?¡± He Rong chuckled. ¡°Bai Qi¡¯s girlfriend, you don¡¯t have to be shy around us. There¡¯s no one else here other than me and my wife.¡± Zhang Li Xue tried to suppress herugh. After exchanging a nce with Bai Qi, she then peeked into the room. Seeing the change in He Rong and Mo Qing Huan¡¯s expressions gave her satisfaction. ¡°Wait!¡± Mo Qing Huan stood up. ¡°Li Xue?¡± Zhang Li Xue came out of her hiding ce. As she held hands with Bai Qi, she finally walked into the room and met her friends. ¡°Are you surprised?¡± Chapter 233 233 It was Too Early Mo Qing Huan looked at the two people in front of her alternately. Then, her gaze fell on their intertwining hands. Their conversation in Zhang Li Xue¡¯s room appeared in her mind. Then, Mo Qing Huan began to understand everything. ¡°You... The two of you are together?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you that I will introduce my boyfriend to you? Huan Huan, I think you have met him before. This is Bai Qi.¡± Mo Qing Huan stared at her friend in shock. Meanwhile, He Rong was calmer. He looked at the two people in front of him and invited them to sit down. While Mo Qing Huan was still processing her thoughts, the waiter walked in to deliver their dishes. Mo Qing Huan¡¯s gaze fell on the tes of chicken wings and recalled that Bai Qi had added this dish. It did not take her too long to guess that he had ordered this dish for Li Xue. ¡°How did the two of you get together?¡± He Rong asked. He seemed to recall something and continued, ¡°It can¡¯t be that you both hit it off after meeting at our wedding.¡± ..... He still remembered that Bai Qi had helped Zhang Li Xue after she sprained her ankle. Bai Qi exchanged a nce with his girlfriend. ¡°Actually, this is a long story.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. We have all night to listen to your story.¡± Bai Qi told the couple how they met during their childhood and were separated when his family moved to S Country. Both Mo Qing Huan and He Rong had not expected that the two of them had met a long time ago. Bai Qi had thought that he would never see Zhang Li Xue again. Who knows that he would meet her again in Y City? After the story ended, Mo Qing Huan dragged her friend to another side with a lot of questions. Zhang Li Xue had no other choice but to answer her question one by one. At the end of it, Mo Qing Huan still thought that this story was a little unbelievable. The basketball-crazy Zhang Li Xue actually had a fan since she was very young! Mo Qing Huan took a sip from her drink and remembered another thing. Suddenly, her lips curled up into a teasing smile. ¡°That¡¯s right. Li Xue, I remember that you caught my bouquet. Does it mean that it won¡¯t be a long time for you to tie the knot?¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face flushed. She nced at Bai Qi and was d to see that he was still in a deep discussion with He Rong. ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense. It hasn¡¯t been a long time since we both started dating. It¡¯s too early to think about that.¡± Mo Qing Huanughed. It was a rare chance for her to tease her friend and she was not going to stop anytime soon. ¡°Why not?¡± Mo Qing Huan leaned over and wriggled her brows. ¡°Didn¡¯t your parents also get married not too long after they started to date?¡± Her face turned into a deeper shade of red. Zhang Li Xue had never thought about marriage yet. At this time, she just wanted to date Bai Qi a little longer. ¡°It¡¯s not going to be easy.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh. ¡°My dad won¡¯t make it easier.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Mo Qing Huan nodded. She then recalled that Zhang Li Xue had once said that the person she date should be good enough at basketball to defeat her father in a match. ¡°How are Bai Qi¡¯s skills in basketball?¡± ¡°He¡¯s very good.¡± Zhang Li Xue shot a puzzled look. ¡°As long as he can defeat your dad in a match, it should be alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue pondered about this for a while. She did not think that things would be this easy. A few secondster, she came to realize something else. Why was she thinking about obtaining her father¡¯s permission to get married? It was too early to think about this, right? ¡°Otherwise, you can also think about eloping.¡± Mo Qing Huan shed her a teasing smile. Zhang Li Xue thought Mo Qing Huan had turned bad after marrying He Rong. ... The couples parted after a long dinner. Zhang Li Xue watched as her friends left their vehicles and turned to look at the tall man beside her. While she was chatting with Mo Qing Huan earlier, she had overheard Bai Qi¡¯s discussion with He Rong. Although she did not understand much about it, she overheard them talking about some investment. Looking at Bai Qi¡¯s expression at this time, it seemed that he was in a good mood. Zhang Li Xue reached for his hand and gave them a gentle squeeze. ¡°What did you and He Rong talk about? You seemed to be in a very good mood.¡± The smile on his face widened, making his eyes turn crescent. Bai Qi leaned over and kissed her lips for a few times before he finally let go. Being kissed in front of the restaurant made her embarrassed. Her gaze swept around her surroundings, wondering if someone had seen them. Zhang Li Xue quickly shot her boyfriend a warning look. ¡°Let¡¯s talk in the car,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°I have some good news.¡± Seeing that someone was in a good mood, Zhang Li Xue decided not to get angry for a long time. Holding hands, they walked together to her vehicle and left the area. ... Meanwhile, a figure walked out of the restaurant just as the couple had left. Mu Zhen Yu stood at the entrance while looking in the direction where the couple had left with a deep frown on his face. Although he did not get a clear look at the couple¡¯s faces, Mu Zhen Yu was confident that the girl was Zhang Li Xue. Last time, she told him that she was dating someone. Deep in his heart, he had hoped that Zhang Li Xue was lying to him. However, he did not expect that he would run into her here. He had even witnessed them kissing. The thought made him feel really bad and his heart was aching. But... who was that guy beside her? ¡°President Mu? Are you alright?¡± The voice snapped him out of his trance. Mu Zhen Yu turned around and saw that Ye Qing was standing beside him with a smile on her face. ¡°I¡¯m fine. I just thought that I saw someone familiar.¡± Mu Zhen Yu smiled. Ye Qing turned to look in the direction where he had looked earlier. However, she could not see anything. Then, she looked at Mu Zhen Yu again and shed him a smile. ¡°President Mu, it¡¯s gettingte. Do you mind giving me a lift?¡± Mu Zhen Yu hesitated for a few seconds. Then, he agreed. Chapter 234 234 Generous Owner In the vehicle, Bai Qi told Zhang Li Xue about the investment he made while he was in S Country. Although he saw that this project had potential, he did not expect that he would get a lot in return. Seeing how happy he was made her happy as well. ¡°So this was why you are looking for a new apartment,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Bai Qi nodded. Now that he had some money, he could afford to stay in a new and safer ce with his sister. Zhang Li Xue thought of her apartment. Initially, she had nned to tell Bai Qi about this ce. But after meeting Mu Zhen Yu that day, andter, her Uncle Qi Zheng caught her in Bai Qi¡¯s office, Zhang Li Xue had forgotten all about it. She looked at the time and thought that it would not be toote to look at the ce. ¡°Bai Qi, do you still have time?¡± ¡°What do you want to do?¡± ¡°There¡¯s a ce I want to take you to.¡± ..... ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi naturally would not reject her. Zhang Li Xue turned the car and headed to the west side of the city. As they alighted from the vehicle, Bai Qi shot an inquiring look at his girlfriend. This was a newly developed area and he was puzzled when she brought him here. However, Zhang Li Xue was not nning to tell him anything. Bai Qi had no choice but to follow her around. The two took the elevator to head up. Once she arrived at her unit, Zhang Li Xue put on her passcode number and entered it. The light was switched on the minute they stepped into the ce. Zhang Li Xue walked towards the ceiling-to-floor window where they could see the night view of the city. Then, she turned to Bai Qi and smiled. ¡°What do you think of this ce?¡± Bai Qi raised a brow, waiting for her to exin. ¡°This ce is a little bit farther than the other apartments we found, but the amenities and surrounding is quite good, isn¡¯t it?¡± Zhang Li Xue walked over to his side and hold his hand. ¡°Come on. Let me take you around.¡± Zhang Li Xue took him around the house. From the master bedroom to the kitchen. The way she spoke was almost simr to the way the property agents would speak as they were trying to sell the property. Bai Qi stayed silent as he continued to listen to her. He had to admit that this ce would be suitable for him and Xi Xi to live in. The ce was close to her school and the security seemed a little more reliable than the apartments that he had visited previously. Moreover, ording to Zhang Li Xue, the owner was prepared to furnish the house with essential furniture and appliances. He did not have to worry about anything. All he will have to do is pack his bag and move in. After going through the ce, they finally returned to the living room again. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about the rent,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°It¡¯s definitely within your budget. If you think that this ce is suitable, you can bring Xi Xi to look at this ce and see if she likes it.¡± Looking at his girlfriend¡¯s anticipated look made him a little helpless. Bai Qi sneaked his arms around Zhang Li Xue¡¯s waist, pulling her closer to him. The light from the city night view illuminated the girl¡¯s face, making her appear very soft. ¡°A new apartment like this is within my budget?¡± A teasing smile curled on his lips. ¡°How is that possible?¡± His prating gaze suddenly made her feel a little anxious. Zhang Li Xue quickly lowered her gaze and spoke, ¡°Well, the owner is pretty generous.¡± Bai Qi lowered his head so that he would meet her gaze. ¡°And, who is the generous owner? Why do I feel that I should know this person?¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that this was the time for her to tell him the truth. ¡°Well, this apartment is mine. Since no one is staying here, I thought you and Xi Xi could stay here. At least, there would be someone to look after this ce.¡± His gaze turned softer as he looked at her. A few secondster, Zhang Li Xue was in his embrace. It wasn¡¯t as if he did not understand her intention. A fully furnished house within his budget. It has everything that he wanted, except that it was slightly farther from the hospital aspared to the apartment where he was living now. Zhang Li Xue understood that he was worried about his finances and was willing to help lighten up his burden. Even though he might have another source of ie now, Bai Qi had learned that he will need to save. No one could predict the future and he did not want Xi Xi to go through what he had once gone through. ¡°Zhang Li Xue...¡± His breath was tickling her ear. ¡°Why are you so nice to me?¡± Zhang Li Xue was stunned when she heard this question. Then, a few secondster, she burst intoughter. It seemed that it has not been too long ago that she had heard this question. Her lips turned up into a smile. Zhang Li Xue wrapped her arms around his neck and allowed him to gaze into her eyes. ¡°Why are you asking me this question? Of course, it¡¯s because I like you.¡± Bai Qi chuckled. The two of them were reminded of what happened at the hospital¡¯s parking lot not too long ago. However, this time, a certain someone will no longer try to escape him after giving him a shocking confession. Bai Qi¡¯s heart felt hot as if it was burning. He thought that he had loved her a lot. However, each day, Zhang Li Xue would give him a new reason to love her. He loved her so much that he did not know how to exin what he felt with words. Then, Bai Qi leaned over and captured Zhang Li Xue¡¯s lips in a gentle kiss. His lips were softly massaging against hers. Her response encouraged him to hold her tighter and kiss her a little fiercer. His throat bobbed as her scent filled his nose. Sensing that Zhang Li Xue had turned breathless, Bai Qi quickly pulled away. His forehead rested against hers as they both took time to calm down. When he opened his eyes again, Bai Qi found that he was lost in her eyes. ¡°Bai Qi.¡± Her voice was a whisper. ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°I love you.¡± Chapter 235 235 Raging Fire Time seemed to have stopped between them. Zhang Li Xue continued to look into Bai Qi¡¯s eyes. Her arms that were circling around his neck began to tremble. His gaze on her was too fierce that it was making her anxious. She did not dare to look into his eyes for a long time. She had a feeling that if she did not look away quickly, she would burn. Before she could pull away, his lips had found hers once again. His sudden movement drew a gasp from her. Feeling his breath on her face and his warm lips against hers, Zhang Li Xue began to close her eyes and held him tightly as she responded to his kisses. Her response was like a silent encouragement. His lips were moving in such passion. It was as if he wanted to let her know just what her words had made him feel. He nibbled on her lips. Then, his tongue probed between her lips and teeth as he deepened their kisses. Standing in the middle of the room, the couple continued to kiss each other deeply as though they were lovers that had finally reunited after years of parting. ..... Zhang Li Xue barely had time to breathe and calm down before Bai Qi kissed her again. ¡°Bai Qi...¡± She managed to utter his name between their kisses. However, her voice sounded so soft and sweet. Listening to her voice speaking his name only made the fire inside him raging. The feeling was too much. It was as if he was about to lose his rationality. He was not willing to pull away from her. Suddenly Zhang Li Xue could feel something cold behind her. She had not realized that he had pushed her until her back was leaning against the cold window. She arched her back, drawing her body closer to him. Her legs had long turned weak. At this time, Zhang Li Xue could only lean into his body for support. Breaking the kiss, his lips started to trail to her cheek, her ears and then, it went down to her neck. Her eyes snapped open as the sensation became too much. Her body trembled as his lips touched her skin. Zhang Li Xue had never known that her neck was too sensitive. Her body became heated and soft. Her rationality told her to push him away. But something else was clouding her brain, making her dizzy. She felt as if she was going to go crazy. Just as she was about to lose her mind, Bai Qi finally pulled away. He took a deep breath and buried his face in the crook of her neck. Bai Qi took a few deep breaths as he tried to suppress the fire. This woman was testing him and he was unable to resist the temptation. However, he loved this woman too much and he was unwilling to hurt her. Now was not the time or ce for them to go overboard. There were a lot of things that he had to consider. After a while, Bai Qi drew back to look at her. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s slightly disheveled look almost restarted the fire inside of him. Bai Qi could only lower his eyes as he helped to adjust her hair and clothes. Taking a deep breath, Bai Qi dared himself to look her in the eyes again. Looking at her flushed cheek and misty eyes made his throat bob. Then, his lips turned into a faint and helpless smile. ¡°Zhang Li Xue, I love you too.¡± He leaned over to peck at the corner of her lips. Her bright eyes were staring straight into his. Hearing those words made her heart swell with happiness. At this time, there was only Bai Qi¡¯s reflection in her eyes. Her hand grasped at the front of his shirt tightly. Bai Qi raised his hand and closed her eyes with his palm. ¡°Don¡¯t seduce me like that. I¡¯m not Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t know what to do.¡± Zhang Li Xue bit her lips. She only wanted to look at him. When did she seduce him? After staying for a while in the empty apartment, the two of them finally left. Her car was parked around his apartment. Zhang Li Xue looked at their intertwined hands, feeling reluctant to watch him leave. However, because she was living with her parents, it would be impossible for her to stay out all night. The most important thing was that Zhang Li Xue was still not ready to exin a certain thing to her father. ¡°You should go back,¡± Zhang Li Xue said after a long silence between them. ¡°Otherwise, Xi Xi would be alone.¡± Bai Qi chuckled. He appreciated that his girlfriend was always worrying about his little sister. However, he also hoped that she would act coquettishly and ask him to spend more time with him. But, this was also one of the reasons that he loved her. ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi brought her hand closer and pressed a kiss on the back of her hand. He looked at her again and noticed the tiny red spot on her neck. He touched the spot and felt a little guilty that he had left such a mark. Zhang Li Xue pouted her lips, knowing just what he was looking at. She tugged at her cor, hoping that it would hide it away. Her eyes were looking at him fiercely. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Bai Qi knew that Zhang Li Xue would be in trouble if someone had seen this mark. But at that moment, he could not control himself. He watched as she took out some cosmetics and applied ayer of makeup on her neck to cover the spot. ¡°I¡¯ll be careful next time.¡± Her movement halted. Then, her face turned red very quickly. Zhang Li Xue took a deep breath topose herself and tossed the concealer back into her purse. She looked at Bai Qi again and recalled her aunt¡¯s invitation. ¡°That¡¯s right. My Aunt Yu Ying called earlier,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Your aunt?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°She wanted to know when will you be free. She wanted to invite you to her ce for a meal. It seemed that she had something to say to you. It¡¯s about what happened in S Country.¡± Chapter 236 236 Blind Date ¡°Zhang Li Xue, it seemed that now you have Doctor Bai, you have started to forget about your best friend,¡± Fang Su Jinined when she saw her friend show up at the coffeehouse. Zhang Li Xue could onlyugh as she heard her friend¡¯sint. It was lunch hour and Fang Su Jin was visiting her at the hotel to have a meal together. As she sat down in the empty seat, Fang Su Jin leaned over. Her eyes narrowed as she gave Zhang Li Xue a lookover. ¡°Look at you. Now that you are in love, even the air around you has changed.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense,¡± Zhang Li Xue waved her hand. Fang Su Jin clicked her tongue. ¡°I didn¡¯t speak nonsense. It¡¯s true. Your face is glowing.¡± Zhang Li Xue touched her cheek, wondering if Fang Su Jin was telling her the truth. ¡°That¡¯s right. When are you going to properly introduce Doctor Bai to me?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. ¡°He¡¯s been busy with a few matters recently,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke with a helpless tone. ¡°I will have to ask him first.¡± ..... These days, the hospital was a bit busy. The time she could spend with him was limited. Most of the time, they could only have their date in his office or on the hospital¡¯s rooftop. They haven¡¯t made time to see her aunt yet. When he was not at the hospital, Bai Qi would be meeting He Rong to discuss the investment he made not too long ago. Being a supportive girlfriend, Zhang Li Xue did not want to disturb him too much. Spending time with him was just as important as letting him do his job and grow. Zhang Li Xue had always remembered the insecure Bai Qi. She liked seeing him all spirited up. Her Doctor Bai Qi seemed more handsome whenever he was confident. ¡°I heard that you have been busy with your paintings recently,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°Su Jin, are you nning to have another exhibition soon?¡± ¡°No. I just had some inspiration recently. But I¡¯m not nning to have another exhibition so soon.¡± After what happened with Mika in Capital City, Fang Su Jin decided to take some time off. ¡°But this had be a problem.¡± Fang Su Jin let out a long heavy sigh. ¡°My mom thinks that I have been spending too much time indoors and now, she¡¯s nning to arrange some blind dates for me.¡± Zhang Li Xue was surprised to hear her friend¡¯s words. ¡°Blind dates?¡± Fang Su Jin pouted. ¡°Li Xue, tell me what should I do now? I don¡¯t want to go on a blind date.¡± ¡°Why did your mother suddenly want you to go on a blind date?¡± Zhang Li Xue knew Fang Su Jin¡¯s mother for years. In her opinion, Fang Su Jin¡¯s mother was a gentle and supportive woman. When Fang Su Jin told them that she wanted to study art, her mother had given her full support. Therefore, instead of learning how to look after their family business in the future, Fang Su Jin could freely paint as much as she wanted to. ¡°My younger cousin is getting married next year,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. ¡°My mother became upset when she heard a few of our rtives saying how I still did not have a partner. It¡¯s fine if they wanted to fight. But why am I getting dragged into this? I tried to talk some sense into my mom, but it seemed that this time, she was not listening. Li Xue, what do you think I should do?¡± Zhang Li Xue pondered over this matter for a while. ¡°I think, the only way you could stop your mom from setting you up with someone is by getting yourself a boyfriend.¡± ¡°Where am I going to find a boyfriend?¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze. ¡°God, I just wanted to watch my drama peacefully.¡± The corner of Zhang Li Xue¡¯s lips started to twitch. ¡°Otherwise, you could also choose someone and let him pretend to be your boyfriend.¡± A mischievous smile curled on her lips. ¡°I¡¯ll lend to you, my brother. How about it?¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s expression turned darker. ¡°No way.¡± After the misunderstanding in Capital City, Fang Su Jin hoped that she would never run into Zhang Yi Hai again. It was too embarrassing. The two friends continued to chat in the hotel¡¯s coffeehouse. Just then, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s phone chimed. She nced at the caller ID and noticed that it was an unknown caller. She picked up the phone call and spoke, ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Hello, is this Miss Zhang?¡± A woman¡¯s voice was on the other line. A deep frown appeared on her face. Zhang Li Xue was sure that the caller shouldn¡¯t be anyone she was familiar with. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Miss Zhang, I¡¯m teacher Jia from Y City Kindergarten.¡± ¡°Teacher Jia?¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that she had heard this name before. At this time, she could not figure out the reason why a kindergarten teacher would look for her. ¡°It¡¯s like this. You are listed as one of Bai Xi Xi¡¯s guardians.¡± ¡°Bai Xi Xi?¡± Hearing the name, Zhang Li Xue began to panic. ¡°Teacher Jia, did something happen to Bai Xi Xi?¡± Zhang Li Xue recalled that thest time she had attended Bai Xi Xi¡¯s parents and teacher meeting, she had put her name as Bai Xi Xi¡¯s guardian. This was the reason that the teacher had called her. ¡°Bai Xi Xi... she got into a fight with her ssmate,¡± Teacher Jia spoke. ¡°Usually, we would handle this matter ourselves, but her ssmate¡¯s parents wanted to see Bai Xi Xi¡¯s guardian. I tried to reach for her brother, Mr. Bai, but he did not pick up the phone call. Since you are listed as Bai Xi Xi¡¯s guardian, then, I have to call you.¡± A few hours ago, Bai Qi had texted her to tell him that he would be assisting her Uncle Qi Zheng with a very important surgery. It was expected that it would take a few hours for the surgery to end. ¡°Teacher Jia, don¡¯t worry. I will go to the kindergarten in a while.¡± After exchanging a few more words, Zhang Li Xue ended the call. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. Zhang Li Xue tapped her fingers on her phone to text Bai Qi. Then, she made a note to call her supervisor and that she would be leaving the office for an emergency. ¡°Bai Qi¡¯s little sister got into trouble at her school. Bai Qi is in the middle of an operation. I have to go in his stead. Su Jin, do you want toe with me?¡± Chapter 237 237 Venting Her Sadness After a twenty minutes drive, Zhang Li Xue and Fang Su Jin finally arrived at Bai Xi Xi¡¯s kindergarten. Fang Su Jin looked at the kindergarten building and heaved a sigh. ¡°Li Xue, I suddenly recalled how we met at the kindergarten. We became close because we were desk mates.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled as the memory came to her. The two friends stood side by side and Fang Su Jin nudged her friend in the arms. ¡°Li Xue, is this alright? It seemed that by staying with Doctor Bai, you have be a child¡¯s guardian. With Doctor Bai¡¯s little sister around, would you even have time to properly date him?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense. Xi Xi is such an adorable child and sensible child. She¡¯s mature for her age. Even with her around, it would not change my rtionship with Bai Qi.¡± Fang Su Jin stared at her friend for a few seconds longer. ¡°I think this is good too. At least, you could take this as your practice to raise a child.¡± The corner of her lips twitched. Zhang Li Xue decided to ignore her friend¡¯s nonsense and waved her hand. ¡°Come on. Let¡¯s go.¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke to the guard briefly before she was permitted to go into the building. A few months ago, she visited this ce to attend the parent¡¯s and teacher¡¯s meetings. Zhang Li Xue followed her memory and finally arrived at Bai Xi Xi¡¯s ssroom. ..... She knocked on the door and the teacher walked over to greet her. ¡°You are Miss Zhang?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. Teacher Jia smiled. ¡°Then, pleasee with me. Yan Ning¡¯s parents are with the headmaster.¡± Zhang Li Xue exchanged nces with Fang Su Jin. Then, she followed the ssroom teacher to head over to the headmaster¡¯s room. ¡°Teacher Jia, do you know the reason they got into a fight?¡± Knowing the sweet girl, Zhang Li Xue did not believe that Bai Xi Xi would get into a fight without a reason. The girl was always very sensible. She would not do anything that would put her brother into trouble. ¡°This...¡± Teacher Jia hesitated. ¡°It seemed that Yan Ning might have said something unpleasant to her. Although Yan Ning was at fault, Bai Xi Xi had pped him hard. Miss Zhang, let me just give you a head up. The Yan family had a good rtionship with the headmaster. It seemed that things would not be easy for you.¡± ¡°I understand. Teacher Jia, thank you for your reminder.¡± The ssroom teacher looked at Zhang Li Xue, wanting to tell her about the Yan family¡¯s influence. However, seeing that the woman continued to stay calm, Teacher Jia could only swallow back the words she wanted to say. After a while, they finally arrived at the headmaster¡¯s room. As they stood outside the room, Zhang Li Xue could hear the voices of the people inside. There were several adults in the room and they were scolding someone. In the background, the little girl¡¯s sobs could be heard clearly. They could already hear the Yan couple scolding Bai Xi Xi. Hearing their words, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s expression quickly turned ugly. Meanwhile, Teacher Jia¡¯s face turned paler. Their words were too fierce for a little girl like Bai Xi Xi. Without wasting her time, Zhang Li Xue pushed the door and entered the room. The adult¡¯s expression froze. Each of them was wondering about this neer. Zhang Li Xue scanned the room and finally, her gaze fell on Bai Xi Xi. The little girl had her lips pursed tightly and tears streamed down her cheek. She was trying very hard to suppress her cry. However, the moment she saw Zhang Li Xue, Bai Xi Xi opened her mouth and started to cry very hard. ¡°Pretty Sister.¡± She called between her sobs. The headmaster turned to the ssroom teacher and frowned. ¡°Teacher Jia. What is going on? How can you let someone enter the room without knocking?¡± Teacher Jia looked at everyone in the room with aplicated look in her eyes. ¡°Headmaster, this is Miss Zhang, Bai Xi Xi¡¯s guardian.¡± The Yan couple exchanged a look with the headmaster. Once they understood what happened, they turned to Zhang Li Xue with unhappy looks on their faces. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue was not paying attention to the others. She was focusing to coax the crying Bai Xi Xi. Seeing that Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face had turned red from crying made her heart ache. Zhang Li Xue hugged the girl tightly as she whispered someforting words. Now that Bai Xi Xi found someone that she can rely on, she began to cry harder as if to vent her sadness. Mrs. Yan gave Zhang Li Xue a look over and sneered. ¡°It¡¯s good that you are here,¡± Mrs. Yan spoke. ¡°You are Bai Xi Xi¡¯s guardian, right? Then, you have to exin what your child had done to my son.¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at the woman. She lifted Bai Xi Xi in her arms and let the little girl continue burying her face in her neck and crying. Teacher Jia walked over to Zhang Li Xue timidly and spoke, ¡°Miss Zhang, this is Yan Ning¡¯s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Yan.¡± ¡°Your child had pped my son. Is this how you teach her?¡± Zhang Li Xue lowered her head and whispered to Bai Xi Xi, ¡°Xi Xi, did you hit someone?¡± Bai Xi Xi pursed her lips. She raised her head and hesitated. After a while, she nodded. ¡°But it¡¯s only because Yan Ning was mocking me. He said that I am someone without parents.¡± Bai Xi Xi would not mind these words. However, what hurt her the most was that Yan Ning had said that her parents did not love her. Growing up, her brother would always remind her of how much her parents loved her. He had told her that when their parents were very happy when found out that her mother was pregnant with her. Her mother had worked hard to give birth to her because she loved her. Hearing Yan Ning¡¯s words made her sad. She already knew that she did not have a mother or a father. However, Yan Ning did not have to remind her every day. Bai Xi Xi had enough of hearing those words almost every day that she could no longer suppress her anger. Chapter 238 238 Leave the School Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face turned uglier when she heard Bai Xi Xi¡¯s answer. She could not imagine just what Bai Xi Xi would feel when her friends said those words to her. Bai Xi Xi was still a little child. She must have been very sad. Zhang Li Xue could not help but hug the little girl a little more tightly. If only Yan Ning was not a child around Bai Xi Xi¡¯s age, she would really want to find him and fight. This was the first time that Zhang Li Xue had visited the kindergarten for something like this. Although she did not know how to handle this matter, Zhang Li Xue was aware that she should not find trouble. If she did anything recklessly, it was Bai Qi and Bai Xi Xi who will have to face the consequences. Moreover, Bai Xi Xi only had a few months left to stay in this kindergarten. Then, she will start school. Zhang Li Xue swept her gaze around the room and finally found the boy who was involved in this fight. His cheek was a little red from Bai Xi Xi¡¯s p. At this time, the little boy was holding his game console in his hand. However, his eyes were watching Bai Xi Xi intently. Noticing that Zhang Li Xue was looking at her, the boy quickly looked away and lowered his head, pretending that he did not care about what was going on. ..... ¡°What are you doing?¡± Mrs. Yan shifted her body to block her son from Zhang Li Xue¡¯s gaze. Zhang Li Xue snapped her eyes and met the woman¡¯s gaze. ¡°What do you want?¡± Mrs. Yan lifted her head. ¡°I want you to apologize to my son.¡± ¡°You want Bai Xi Xi to apologize for hitting him, but did your son apologize to her for saying those hurtful words?¡± ¡°What did my son do? He only spoke the truth. The child is someone without a parent.¡± Mr. Yan nodded. ¡°My wife is right. My son only spoke a few words. But is that the reason for her to hit my son?¡± Zhang Li Xue shot a murderous nce at Mrs. Yan, causing that woman to flinch. ¡°Headmaster.¡± Mrs. Yan walked over to the elder man¡¯s side. ¡°I think someone as violent as this child should not be allowed to stay at the kindergarten. Who knows if she will start hitting another kid?¡± The corner of Zhang Li Xue¡¯s lips turned to a sneer. It was their son who had started this fight first. However, they now wanted Bai Xi Xi to leave the school. How was this fair to Bai Xi Xi? Her fist was really itching to punch someone. It seemed as if it has been a while since she did that. ¡°Miss Zhang, you should do what Mrs. Yan had told you to do,¡± the headmaster spoke. ¡°Headmaster, do you also agree for Bai Xi Xi to leave the school?¡± The headmaster pulled a face. His eyes were looking at Zhang Li Xue in displeasure. Earlier, he had already read Bai Xi Xi¡¯s file. The girl only had her brother. They were nobody. Even if they wanted to make a big issue over this matter, they won¡¯t seed. The headmaster thought that he could not afford to offend the Yan family aspared to a pair of orphan siblings. ¡°Bai Xi Xi had made a mistake. In this kindergarten, we don¡¯t approve of violence. Miss Zhang, letting her leave the kindergarten is very fair to her.¡± ¡°Fair?¡± Zhang Li Xue took a step forward. However, she was quick to realize that someone had tugged at her sleeve to stop her from acting recklessly. At this time, Fang Su Jin was d that she decided to tag along. With Zhang Li Xue¡¯s temper, who knew what will happen? Although this girl might seem like a sweet, innocent girl, there was also a time when she would turn into a local tyrant. Once, one of the triplets fought in school and it was Zhang Li Xue who showed up to protect the boy. The image of Zhang Li Xue wearing a pink, fluffy skirt as she kicked that boy was still fresh in her mind. Zhang Li Xue was someone who would protect her own people. The headmaster coughed. ¡°It¡¯s better if Bai Xi Xi leaves voluntarily. Otherwise, I have no other choice but to kick her out. Then, going to school next year would be problematic for her.¡± ¡°Pretty Sister...¡± Bai Xi Xi held Zhang Li Xue¡¯s cloth tightly. She heard the headmaster¡¯s words and was worried that she will have to leave. She still wanted to continue going to school. She wanted to study hard so that she would be able to help her brother in the future. But if she had to leave kindergarten, how will she continue her study? Bai Xi Xi nced at Yan Ning who was seatedfortably on the sofa. If her apology would make the headmaster let her continue to stay at this school, then, she would apologize. However, thinking of Yan Ning¡¯s smug smile when his parents were scolding her made her unhappy. Bai Xi Xi was not willing to apologize. Yan Ning deserved to be hit. Zhang Li Xue shot an assuring smile at Bai Xi Xi. Then, she took a deep breath and looked at the headmaster angrily. ¡°This isn¡¯t fair. Headmaster, if you continue to bully us like this, then, don¡¯t regret it if wein about you to the higher-up.¡± The headmaster hesitated for a brief second. However, as Mrs. Yan shot him a look, the headmaster began to stand straight again. ¡°Then, you just do that. I¡¯m not afraid.¡± Of course, both the headmaster and the Yan couple did not think of Bai Xi Xi that much. Even if they wanted toin, with Mr. Yan¡¯s status in society, the higher-up would not dare to do anything. ¡°Bai Xi Xi, let¡¯s go. If this kindergarten did not want to ept you as a student, I¡¯m sure that there will be another that will ept you,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°You¡¯re a smart girl. I¡¯m sure that there are other kindergartens that want you.¡± The headmaster sneered. Their kindergarten was considered as one of the best with someone in Bai Xi Xi¡¯s family ie. The headmaster did not believe that the other kindergarten will ept her. Moreover, with his connection, he could still make it difficult for them. Zhang Li Xue turned around while carrying Bai Xi Xi in her arms. Staying longer in this ce would make her heart boil. Seeing that Zhang Li Xue had left, Fang Su Jin quickly followed her closely. Chapter 239 239 Regret Zhang Li Xue regretted her impulsive decision very much. Once she stepped out of the kindergarten, she realized what she had done and it was toote to turn around. Now, Bai Xi Xi did not have a kindergarten to attend. Her decision would definitely make things difficult for Bai Qi. It was difficult for him to find a ce for Bai Xi Xi. But now, he will have to find another ce for Bai Xi Xi to study. However, she could not control her temper. Her heart would ache whenever she recalled the way Bai Xi Xi had cried. Looking at the headmaster and the Yan couple¡¯s arrogant faces made her angry. They were bullying a little girl! Zhang Li Xue could not allow that to happen. She would rather not apologize to someone as arrogant as them. They did not seem as if they were remorseful of what had happened. They still thought that they were in the right. It was all because Bai Xi Xi was an orphan. ..... But now that she rethink of what she had done, Zhang Li Xue began to wonder if she had made a mistake. What if Bai Qi was not happy that she had interfered? What if he wanted to break up with her over this matter? She was not willing... Zhang Li Xue raised her head and looked at the little girl who was sitting beside her. Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face was still red with tear stains on her cheek. The two of them stared at each other silently for a long time. In the end, it was Zhang Li Xue who broke the silence. ¡°Xi Xi, are you angry with me?¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°Because of me, you won¡¯t be able toe to this school again.¡± Bai Xi Xi thought of the question for a while. ¡°Pretty Sister, I know that you are only defending me. Therefore, I won¡¯t me you. I know that everything will be alright in the end.¡± She liked that her Pretty Sister had not med her for what she had done and had taken her side. Her heart felt a bit heavier as she heard her words. Bai Xi Xi knew that she was regretting what she had done. And now, this little girl was coaxing her. Zhang Li Xue stretched her arms and pulled the little girl in her arms. ¡°Xi Xi, you are too precious.¡± The sounds of footsteps approached. Zhang Li Xue pulled away and saw that Fang Su Jin was carrying Bai Xi Xi¡¯s bag in her hand. ¡°I have talked to her ssroom teacher. It seemed that the boy was the one who had started it. Moreover, this was not the first time that the boy had provoked someone.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s anger returned immediately. But when she looked at Bai Xi Xi again, the anger gradually dissipated. ¡°Su Jin...¡± Her voice sounded weak. ¡°Do you think I made the wrong move?¡± Fang Su Jin could only sigh as she looked at her friend¡¯s situation. ¡°Well, at least, you did not beat anyone.¡± The corner of her lips twitched. ¡°Su Jin, what should I do now?¡± Fang Su Jin also did not know what she should do. After all, she too was inexperienced in such a matter. Who would have thought that this kind of trouble would happen at a kindergarten? Wasn¡¯t this supposed to be a ce for young children to study? ¡°I think, you should talk to your mother first,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. ¡°I¡¯m sure that she will know what you should do.¡± Zhang Li Xue considered her friend¡¯s words and agreed. It seemed that she will have to ask her mother¡¯s advice. Noticing that Bai Xi Xi was staring at Fang Su Jin, Zhang Li Xue finally recalled that she had not introduced the two of them. ¡°Xi Xi, this is my friend, Fang Su Jin. You can call her Sister Fang. Su Jin, this is Doctor Bai¡¯s little sister, Bai Xi Xi.¡± Fang Su Jin shed a smile at the little girl. ¡°Hello, Xi Xi!¡± Bai Xi Xi looked at her shyly. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Xi Xi, can you stay with Sister Fang for a while?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°I need to make a phone call.¡± Bai Xi Xi nced at Fang Su Jin before nodding. ¡°Pretty Sister, go ahead. I will wait for you here.¡± Since this sister was a friend of her Pretty Sister, Bai Xi Xi decided that she could trust her. The corner of her lips turned to a smile. Zhang Li Xue patted the little girl on her hair and spoke, ¡°Such an adorable girl.¡± Bai Xi Xi was very sensible. For her to p that boy, would mean that she could no longer hold her anger. To think that someone would bully her just because she no longer has her parents... In the past, Mo Qing Huan had perhaps experienced something simr. After all, her parents too had passed away when she was very little... As Zhang Li Xue made a phone call to her mother, Fang Su Jin stayed by Bai Xi Xi¡¯s side to watch her. ¡°Xi Xi, why do you call her Pretty Sister?¡± Fang Su Jin asked as Zhang Li Xue was far enough. The little girl batted her eyes. ¡°It¡¯s because Pretty Sister is pretty.¡± Fang Su Jinughed. ¡°Then, how about me? Am I pretty?¡± Bai Xi Xi was not expecting to be asked this question. She could not answer Fang Su Jin¡¯s question immediately. ¡°Sister Fang, you are also very pretty.¡± A satisfied smile curled on her lips. ¡°Xi Xi, you are also very pretty.¡± Fang Su Jin took out a tissue paper and wet it with some water. ¡°Come. Let me help you to wipe your face.¡± Fang Su Jin let out a sigh as she helped Bai Xi Xi to clean up. She had to agree that Zhang Li Xue was right. The little girl was too adorable. After speaking with her mother for a while, Zhang Li Xue finally returned to Fang Su Jin¡¯s side. Seeing the look on her friend¡¯s face, Fang Su Jin was able to guess that everything should have settled properly. ¡°What did your mother say?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. ¡°She said that she will help me with Xi Xi¡¯s matter,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Then, she heaved a long, heavy breath. ¡°However, I still have to talk to Bai Qi first. I have to tell him what happened and see if he agrees. After all, Bai Xi Xi is his little sister.¡± Chapter 240 240 You also Love Xi Xi? Zhang Li Xue sent Fang Su Jin back to her house. Then, she took Bai Xi Xi back to the Bai sibling¡¯s apartment. After what happened, Zhang Li Xue thought that she should at least stay and exined to Bai Qi what had happened. She wanted to apologize to him for what happened before they could figure out what they should do next. Fortunately, Bai Qi was not going to work the night shift. Zhang Li Xue only told him that she will be waiting at his apartment to apany Bai Xi Xi and that she had something to discuss with him. Perhaps, she was too anxious that Bai Qi would be upset. After giving it a thought, Zhang Li Xue decided to prepare some dishes and coax the man with the food she made. Her phone rang just as she had finished cooking. Zhang Li Xue saw her mother¡¯s name on the caller ID and quickly picked up the call. ¡°Mommy.¡± ¡°Li Xue,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke her daughter¡¯s name softly. ¡°Are you apanying Bai Qi¡¯s little sister?¡± ..... ¡°Un. Bai Qi is still at the hospital. I think I¡¯ll be staying for a while until he returns,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I need to exin to him what happened and apologize. After that, I¡¯lle home.¡± ¡°This is good too. That little girl should be upset after what happened. It¡¯s good that you are apanying her.¡± Last time, Bai Qi had mentioned his little sister. The thought that the little girl would often stay home alone and wait for her brother toe home made her worry. ¡°Bai Qi¡¯s little sister sounded like a sweet girl,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°Later, you should also introduce her to me.¡± ¡°Mommy, I know.¡± Li Qin Yao heaved a sigh. ¡°I already talked to a few people. You don¡¯t have to worry about the headmaster. He won¡¯t be staying too long at the kindergarten.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes lit up. She had always thought that someone like the headmaster was not suitable to stay as a headmaster. Who knew just how many students and parents had to suffer some grievance because the headmaster was too biased? ¡°However, I also had some suggestions,¡± Li Qin Yao continued. ¡°If Bai Qi is willing, I can help his little sister to go to a better school. He did not have to worry about the fee. As long as his little sister studied hard, then she could get a waive.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Uh-huh. Later, I will send you some information on the kindergarten. You can let him see if it is suitable for him and his little sister.¡± Zhang Li Xue was more at ease with her mother¡¯s help. ¡°Mommy, thank you.¡± ¡°Un. I¡¯m also doing this for you.¡± The mother and daughter chatted briefly before they hang up. Then, Zhang Li Xue turned to Bai Xi Xi who was doing some practice books in the living room. Bai Xi Xi was very hardworking. Zhang Li Xue thought that the headmaster was crazy to defend a bully rather than protect a good student like Bai Xi Xi. Someone like Bai Xi Xi deserved to go to a better school where she could learn properly. Bai Xi Xi looked up as if noticing that someone was looking at her. She saw that her Pretty Sister was staring at her and blinked. ¡°Pretty Sister, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Zhang li Xue heaved a sigh. She walked over to the little girl¡¯s side and put on a smile. ¡°XI Xi, the food is ready. I don¡¯t know when will your brother get home. Why don¡¯t we have something to eat first?¡± Seeing that the little girl was hesitating, Zhang Li Xue quickly added, ¡°You are still growing. To learn properly, you have to eat on time. This way, it will help you to learn better.¡± Hearing this reason, Bai Xi Xi quickly agreed. She closed her workbook and followed Zhang Li Xue to the dining room. Zhang Li Xue helped to serve some food to the little girl and apanied her to eat. Seeing that the little girl liked the braised ribs she cooked, Zhang Li Xue added a few more to her bowl. While having their dinner, both of them did not mention the unhappy event at the kindergarten. ¡°Pretty Sister, your cooking is really delicious.¡± Bai Xi Xi put down her chopsticks and patted her bulging stomach. Zhang Li Xueughed at the little girl¡¯spliment. ¡°Xi Xi, thank you. Go and sit in the living room. I¡¯ll clean up a little bit.¡± ¡°Pretty Sister, I¡¯m big enough to wash my own dishes,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. Her expression grew softer. ¡°Then, Xi Xi can wash your own dishes. Let¡¯s leave the food on the table for your brother, alright?¡± The little girl nodded. She carried her dirty bowl and cutleries to the kitchen and washed them carefully. Once she was done with the chores, Bai Xi Xi went back to the living room to watch the television. Zhang Li Xue went over and sat by her side. After a while, she began to notice that Bai Xi Xi has been peeking at her. ¡°Xi Xi, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Bai Xi Xi hesitated. However, she could not help but feel sad whenever she recalled the words that Yan Ning had said to her. ¡°Pretty Sister, is it wrong that I don¡¯t have my parents?¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s felt a lump in her throat. ¡°Of course, not. Xi Xi did not do anything wrong.¡± She wrapped her arms around the little girl¡¯s body and coax her. ¡°I don¡¯t know why that boy would say those words to you, but you should not listen to his words.¡± Bai Xi Xi lowered her head. ¡°He also said that my parents did not love me. That was why they left.¡± ¡°Of course, they love you. They did not leave because they did not love you. But life and death are something that a person could not control. If they were given a choice, they would not want to leave you.¡± Zhang Li Xue took a deep breath. She also did not know whether she could coax the little girl. ¡°Xi Xi, your parents might no longer be around, but you still have many people who love you. Your brother and I love you very much.¡± Bai Xi Xi looked up with her misty eyes. ¡°Pretty Sister... You also love Xi Xi?¡± Zhang Li Xue tightened her hug. ¡°Xi Xi is such an adorable girl. How can I not love you?¡± The little girl thought of her words. Then, she held Zhang Li Xue tightly as if she did not want to let her go. The two girls were hugging each other tightly and Zhang Li Xue continued to coax the little girl. When Bai Qi arrived home, he was greeted by the sight of his girlfriend and his little sister sleeping on the couch, hugging. Chapter 241 241 Are You Not Angry? Bai Qi walked stealthily until he arrived by their side. Seeing the two girls sleeping together like this made him sigh helplessly. At this time, he recalled the text message that Zhang Li Xue had sent him. She told him that she had something to discuss with him and she would be waiting for him at his apartment. Bai Qi wanted to head home earlier and see his girlfriend. However, there were emergency cases at the hospital and he needed help in the emergency department. An ident happened and several cars were involved. Because the hospital was the closest, the victims were taken there for treatment. The emergency department had been hectic. When everything was done, he rushed home. But he did not expect to find that the two of them would be sleeping in the living room. He stood there to watch them for a while. Then, he went over to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s side and touched her shoulder. ¡°Li Xue.¡± Zhang Li Xue stirred in her sleep. She rubbed her eyes and finally met Bai Qi¡¯s gaze. Seeing that the man was smiling back at her made her startle. ¡°You...¡± ..... ¡°Shh!¡± Bai Qi put his finger on his lips, signaling her not to make too much noise. Then, he nced at his little sister and spoke, ¡°Xi Xi is asleep. Let me carry her back to her room first. And then, we can talk.¡± It took her a few seconds to remember that she was at Bai Qi¡¯s apartment. Zhang Li Xue watched as Bai Qi carried his little sister to her bedroom. Then, she stretched up her body and rubbed the spot where Bai Xi Xi had leaned her head on. She nced at the clock and was surprised to see that it was toote. She quickly grabbed her phone to inform her mother so that she would not worry. Once she pressed the sent button, Zhang Li Xue heaved in relief. As she was still thinking of how she should exin her situation to her fatherter, Zhang Li Xue felt a pair of warm arms around her waist. Then, Bai Qi leaned his chin on her shoulder. ¡°Sorry,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°There was an emergency at the hospital. I had to stay and help.¡± Zhang Li Xue turned around and wrapped her arms around his neck. Then, she leaned over to peck at the corner of his lips. ¡°You worked hard.¡± Bai Qi smiled. He could not help but enjoy the feeling of hugging his girlfriend as soon as he arrived home. Zhang Li Xue remembered the reason she waited for Bai Qi toe home. However, the thought of facing the consequences made her hesitate. ¡°Have you eaten your dinner yet?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°I made some dishes for you.¡± She pulled away from his embrace and turned around. ¡°Let me go and reheat them first.¡± He could only watch as his girlfriend headed to the kitchen. However, he could not deny that he was a little hungry. Just now, he was too busy to remember his dinner. Bai Qi watched as Zhang Li Xue reheated the dishes and prepared the table. Then, following her lead, he sat down obediently and ate the food she had cooked. With his little fairy by his side, Bai Qi could not help but feel that the food tasted especially delicious. He finished everything on the table and cleaned up everything. Once he was done, Bai Qi joined Zhang Li Xue in the living room and stared at her for a long time. The man¡¯s gaze made her feel shy, but Zhang Li Xue was more worried about Bai Qi¡¯s reaction after she told him what had happened. ¡°Alright, tell me what happened.¡± Bai Qi pulled Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hand and let her sit close to him. ¡°You told me that you have an important matter to discuss.¡± Zhang Li Xue bit her lips. Her guilt returned as she looked at the dark circle under Bai Qi¡¯s eyes. This man was already tired after working a long shift, but she had somehow created trouble for him. ¡°Bai Qi, can you promise me that you will not be angry?¡± Bai Qi raised a brow. Although he did not understand what was going on, he could not think of a reason that would make him angry at his little fairy. ¡°Well, I promise.¡± He stretched his hand and yed with Zhang Li Xue¡¯s fingers. Taking a deep breath, Zhang Li Xue told Bai Qi of what happened at the kindergarten. Her eyes continued to observe his every expression. If Ba Qi was unhappy with her, at least, she could ready herself for it. Surprisingly, Zhang Li Xue could not see a trace of anger on Bai Qi¡¯s face. The man continued to listen to her patiently and did not disturb her once. ¡°You...¡± Zhang Li Xue watched him cautiously. ¡°Are you not angry?¡± Bai Qi chuckled. He pinched at her nose and smiled. ¡°Didn¡¯t you make me promise not to get angry?¡± ¡°Then... you don¡¯t mind what I did?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°Bai Qi, because of my impulsive action, Xi Xi could no longer attend that kindergarten.¡± Bai Qi did not answer her but continued to stare at her face for a long time. ¡°Li Xue, if the headmaster let someone bully my little sister, then, I also did not want to let Xi Xi attend such a ce. I want Xi Xi to study well, but I also wanted her to have a happy childhood. If that ce made her sad, then, I don¡¯t want her to study there. Even if the headmaster apologized and begged Xi XI to stay, I won¡¯t want her to stay.¡± Zhang Li Xue was relieved to hear his answer. ¡°I won¡¯t me you for what you did.¡± Bai Qi smiled. ¡°Li Xue, I also know that you did everything because you really cared for Xi Xi.¡± He leaned over and hugged her tightly. ¡°I haven¡¯t thanked you for what you did. Li Xue, thank you for standing by Xi Xi¡¯s side and protecting her.¡± Zhang Li Xue leaned her head on Bai Qi¡¯s chest. Then, she told him about the choices that her mother had suggested. ¡°If your mother thinks that it would be better for Xi Xi to go to that school, then, I¡¯ll listen to your mother,¡± Bai Qi spoke. ¡°She should know this city better than me.¡± ¡°Then, I¡¯ll talk to my mother about it.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Bai Qi leaned over to kiss her on the forehead. He could not stop hugging her tightly. The couple spent their time cuddling in the living room. With his girlfriend in his arms, Bai Qi could not stop himself from kissing her a few times. However, the couple did not expect that Bai Xi Xi would suddenlye out of her bedroom. ¡°Brother Bai Qi?¡± Bai Xi Xi rubbed her eyes. She raised her head and saw that her brother was kissing her Pretty Sister on the lips. A loud gasp escaped her. Chapter 242 242 Pretty Sister and I are Dating The night was cold and silent but the atmosphere in the living room was a little heated up. At this time, the only sound that Zhang Li Xue could hear was the sounds of their intermingled breath as well as their kisses. The couple was too immersed in each other that they failed to notice that little movement on the side. It was only when Bai Xi Xi let out a loud gasp that the two of them parted. Their heads turned to the side where Bai Xi Xi was seen standing in front of her room. There was a long silence and the three of them continued to stare at each other. Bai Xi Xi had only woken up from sleep and was a little confused at what was going on. She still remembered that she was with her Pretty Sister in the living room when she fell asleep. Finding that she was in her room, Bai Xi Xi quickly figured out that it should be her brother who would carry her back to her room. Bai Xi Xi stepped out of her room, wanting to see her brother. But, she did not expect to see that her Pretty Sister was together with her brother. Moreover, they were kissing! Bai Xi Xi¡¯s head went nk and she did not know how to react to this finding. ..... Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue was panicking. Last time, Zhang Li Xue had told Bai Qi that they should keep their rtionship a secret from Bai Xi Xi a little longer. Although Bai Xi Xi liked her and always called her ¡®Pretty Sister¡¯, Zhang Li Xue worry that the girl would react differently once she knew about their rtionship. The little girl only had her brother as her family and Zhang Li Xue was worried that Bai Xi Xi would think that she was here to steal her brother away. Zhang Li Xue did not expect that Bai Xi Xi would see what she and her brother did just now. Zhang Li Xue was too embarrassed with Bai Xi Xi. All she wanted was to find herself a hiding ce. She did not know how she should be facing Bai Xi Xi. Bai Qi was the first to react. He held Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hand tightly, not allowing her to escape. Then, he turned to his little sister and called her name, ¡°Xi Xi?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Bai Xi Xi snapped out from her trance. Seeing the look on her brother¡¯s face made her wonder if perhaps she was seeing things. However, her Pretty Sister¡¯s face was too red. ¡°Why did you wake up?¡± Bai Qi asked. ¡°I wanted to check if you alreadye home,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. Although she was used to staying alone at home, Bai Xi Xi would feel more at ease to know that her brother was at home. Bai Qi waved his hand at his sister. ¡°Xi Xi,e here. I have something to say to you.¡± Hearing his words, Zhang Li Xue turned to Bai Qi with worry. However, the man only gave her an assuring smile. Bai Xi Xi walked slowly until she arrived at the couch. Her eyes were looking at Zhang Li Xue a little strangely. Seeing the way Bai Xi Xi was looking at her only heightened her worry. Zhang Li Xue was wondering what she would do if Bai Xi Xi opposed her rtionship with Bai Qi. She loved Bai Qi. But she also did not want to make Bai Xi Xi unhappy. The little girl had already be an important person in her heart. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, what do you want to say?¡± Bai Xi Xi asked. She lowered her gaze and saw that her brother was holding her Pretty Sister¡¯s hand tightly. A light shed in her mind as a thought came to her mind. ¡°Have a seat first.¡± Bai Qi motioned to the empty spot in front of him. Bai Xi Xi sat down across the couple. Then, Bai Xi XI spoke before her brother could start, ¡°Brother Bai Qi, are you and Pretty Sister seeing each other?¡± The question startled the couple. Bai Qi and Zhang Li Xue exchanged a nce. Then, Bai Qi turned at his sister again and nodded. ¡°Un.¡± He held Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hand tighter as if to tell her that everything would be alright. ¡°Your Pretty Sister and I are dating.¡± His lips turned into a smile as he finally told his little sister this secret. Bai Xi Xi¡¯s gaze alternated between the two adults in front of her. Although she had already guessed their rtionship, hearing her brother¡¯s confirmation was another matter. For a while, Bai Xi Xi did not know how she should react. ¡°Xi Xi.¡± Bai Qi used his free hand to reach for his sister¡¯s hand. ¡°You¡¯re an important person to me. I want to know what you think of this. Do you mind if I¡¯m dating Sister Li Xue?¡± Bai Qi was already prepared to convince his little sister if she minded. Zhang Li Xue subconsciously tightened her fist as she waited for the little girl¡¯s answer. Bai Xi Xi looked at the couple and spoke, ¡°Of course, not. Brother Bai Qi, I don¡¯t mind. I like Pretty Sister. Of course, I also hope that she would often stay around. Now that the two of you are dating, Pretty Sister will have an excuse to find me.¡± She had once thought that it would be good if the two of them were together. Now that her wish hade true, of course, Bai Xi Xi would not reject their rtionship. Zhang Li Xue let out a breath. Noticing the way Bai Xi Xi was staring at her made her smile. It seemed that she was worrying for nothing. However, Bai Qi quickly thought that there was something wrong with Bai Xi Xi¡¯s words. His little fairy was dating him, so, why would she go and find his little sister? Shouldn¡¯t she be looking for her boyfriend? That thought quickly disappeared once Bai Qi saw the relief look on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face. Thinking of the girl¡¯s previous worry made Bai Qi think chuckle. However, Bai Qi knew that his little fairy cared too much about Xi Xi. ¡°Xi Xi,e here.¡± Zhang Li Xue stretched her hand and pulled the girl over to her side and hugged her tightly. Bai Xi Xi wrapped her arms around Zhang Li Xue¡¯s neck and buried her face in her neck. Thinking that she would have her Pretty Sister by her side made her happy. There would be one more person who would love and care about her. Chapter 243 243 Bai Qi¡¯s Bed Zhang Li Xue apanied Bai Xi Xi and coaxed her to sleep again. When she came out of the little girl¡¯s bedroom, she found that Bai Qi was waiting for her in the living room. The man tugged her hand and let her sit on hisp. Seeing that this man was acting like this made her anxious. Zhang Li Xue nced at Bai Xi Xi¡¯s room a few times, worrying that the little girl would suddenly wake up again and saw something that she shouldn¡¯t. But Bai Qi continued to hold her tightly. Before she could say a word, Bai Qi had already spoken her name. ¡°Li Xue,¡± Bai Qi looked at her with a serious look on his face. ¡°It¡¯ste.¡± Zhang Li Xue turned to the clock and saw that it was past midnight. Her eyes widened in surprise. She had nned to head home after spending some time with Bai Qi. However, they both did not expect that Bai Xi Xi would suddenly wake up and found them in the living room. A while ago, she had texted her mother to tell her that she would be home before midnight. ..... Zhang Li Xue stood up quickly and started to hunt for her purse and her phone. After a while, she heard Bai Qi¡¯s voice again. ¡°Do you want to stay here for the night? I don¡¯t want you to drive alone at a time like this. Why don¡¯t you go back when the sunes up?¡± Bai Qi walked over to her side and held her hand. ¡°Hmm? Just like thest time.¡± Last time... Zhang Li Xue recalled that she had stayed at the hospital because it was toote for her to drive back. Then, she went home as soon as the sky was a little brighter. Her parents had not noticed that she did not spend the night at home. However, spending the night at the hospital and spending the night at his apartment were two different things. Zhang Li Xue was conflicted. She also did not want to drive home at a time like this. Who knows what she would encounter on the road? ¡°Li Xue, stay?¡± Zhang Li Xue met Bai Qi¡¯s gaze and was entranced by the gentle look in his eyes. Subconsciously, she nodded. ¡°Un.¡± His lips curled into a warm smile. Bai Qi leaned over to peck at his girlfriend¡¯s lips. ¡°Just get a few hours of sleep. I¡¯ll set up an rm. Then, you can leave before it¡¯s toote.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded again. Thinking that she would be spending a night in Bai Qi¡¯s apartment made her face turn red. Afternding a kiss on the girl¡¯s forehead, Bai Qi stood up, wanting to return to his room. He took a step before turning around again. Seeing that Zhang Li Xue was arranging the cushion on the sofa made him raise a brow. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Zhang Li Xue blinked. ¡°Getting a few hours of sleep?¡± Bai Qi smiled helplessly. ¡°You are not sleeping on the sofa.¡± He waved his hand at her. ¡°Come here.¡± He watched her hesitate before eventually standing up and walking over to his side. ¡°Go to my room to sleep.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at him in shock. Her face turned into a deeper shade of red. ¡°What are you worried about?¡± Bai Qi leaned in and rested his forehead against hers. ¡°Are you afraid of me?¡± ¡°No.¡± Her voice sounded a little meek. Zhang Li Xue was screaming internally. She realized that she had never stepped into his room before. Now, this man was trying to lure her to sleep on his bed, causing her mind to go wild. ¡°Then, go sleep in my room?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded slowly. Seeing the look on her face made himugh. Bai Qi hugged his girlfriend tightly and whispered. ¡°Don¡¯t think too much. Xi Xi is still around. I won¡¯t do anything to you. Otherwise, we might get caught again.¡± Zhang Li Xue blinked. Doctor Bai, does it mean that if your sister was not around, you would do something? In the end, Zhang Li Xue followed Bai Qi back to his room. As it was the first time that she had stepped into the room, Zhang Li Xue could not help but look around a little bit. Bai Qi¡¯s room was small. There was only one queen-size bed, a wardrobe, a bookshelf, and a study. But everything was arranged nicely and the room was tidy. When she turned around again, Bai Qi put his hand on her head and smiled. ¡°Do you need to change your clothes into somethingfortable?¡± Bai Qi asked. ¡°I don¡¯t have anything suitable other than a few shirts.¡± ¡°No.¡± She shook her head. ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that if she had to wear Bai Qi¡¯s clothes, she would really lose her mind. ¡°Then, go to sleep.¡± Bai Qi patted her head. ¡°I¡¯ll take a quick shower first.¡± Zhang Li Xue watched as Bai Qi grabbed his towel before he went out again. Then, she stood in the middle of the room with a dazed look in her eyes. After a while, Zhang Li Xue walked over to Bai Qi¡¯s bed andy under his warm nket. Feeling embarrassed, Zhang Li Xue buried her face in his pillow. His scent wafted to her nose, making her feel giddy. She rolled around his bed a bit before finally calming down. Actually, after having her mood up and down a few times, Zhang Li Xue was quite exhausted. Otherwise, she would not fell asleep on the couch with Bai Xi Xi. However, at this time, she no longer felt that sleepy. As she was staring at the ceiling, Bai Qi finally returned to the bedroom. Looking at the man dressed in his lounge pants and t-shirt made her heartbeat elerate. But she could not tear her eyes away from him. ¡°Can¡¯t sleep?¡± Zhang Li Xue swallowed. ¡°Well, I might not get used to sleeping on your bed.¡± Bai Qi smiled. He walked over to the other side of the bed and slid under the nket. Without giving her a warning, Bai Qi wrapped his arms around her body and patted her head. ¡°Sleep.¡± His lips pressed on her forehead for a few seconds, ¡°Good night.¡± Zhang Li Xue could not help but feel as if Bai Qi was coaxing a little girl to sleep. She raised her head to look at him and noticed the tiredness under his eyes. It seemed that he really won¡¯t do anything to her. Then, she decided not to make trouble and bury her head on his chest. His warm arms and his scent gradually made her rx, making her sleepier. Chapter 244 244 Good Morning, My Little Fairy The sound of the rm woke her up. Zhang Li Xue looked around groggily, wanting to switch off the rm. She did not want to move away from the warm andfortable spot, but the rm was too noisy and it was making her irritated. However, Zhang Li Xue soon realized that the surroundings were a little different. She forced herself to wake up and realized that the sound of the rm had stopped. Suddenly, an armnded on her waist, holding her tightly. Zhang Li Xue raised her head only to realize that her head wasying on Bai Qi¡¯s arms and the man was looking at her with a gentle smile on his face. At this time, Bai Qi squinted his eyes to look at her. He leaned to kiss the top of her nose and spoke, ¡°Good morning, my little fairy.¡± Her face turned bright red. Because of sleepiness, Bai Qi¡¯s voice sounded a little deep and maic. His lips were very close to her ear, making him sound a little seductive. Moreover... why would he call her little fairy? ..... It made her very shy! ¡°Good morning.¡± Zhang Li Xue whispered. His arms around her waist tightened. ¡°Li Xue, you should go back before someone realized that you spent the night outside.¡± His lips curled into a teasing smile. ¡°But, what should I do? I¡¯m not willing to let you leave now.¡± Her Doctor Bai was looking very seductive right now and Zhang Li Xue could only bury her face in his embrace to avoid his prating gaze. Bai Qi continued to hug the person in his arms until he calm down. Then, he patted Zhang Li Xue¡¯s shoulder and spoke, ¡°Come on. I¡¯ll walk you downstairs.¡± Zhang Li Xue snapped out of her daze and nodded. The two of them were aware that Zhang Li Xue had to go back to her ce. Otherwise, it would only be difficult for her. Zhang Li Xue rolled away from Bai Qi¡¯s embrace. Then, she ran out and hid in the bathroom. After washing her face with cold water, Zhang Li Xue came out again and found that Bai Qi was waiting for her in the dining area. The man motioned at the table. ¡°I prepared something for you. Have a bite first before you leave.¡± Zhang Li Xue ate a few bites of bread and drank a cup of coffee. Her mind felt a little more awake afterward. ¡°Come on. I¡¯ll walk you downstairs.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. I can go by myself.¡± Zhang Li Xue stretched her hand and touched the dark circle under his eyes. Her heart ached as she looked at his tired face. ¡°You should sleep a little bit.¡± Bai Qi grabbed her wrist and nted a kiss on the back of her hand. ¡°I should be the one to send you back.¡± Unfortunately, he did not own a car and could not leave his little sister alone at this time. ¡°I don¡¯t mind.¡± Zhang Li Xue tiptoed to peck on his cheek, as if to coax him. His girlfriend did not mind, but as the boyfriend, Bai Qi felt really bad about it. ¡°At least let me walk you downstairs and watch you leave, alright?¡± After a brief hesitation, Zhang Li Xue nodded. The two of them left the apartment stealthily and walked down the stairs together. They held hands quietly until they reached her car. The sun had juste out and there were not a lot of people outside. The surrounding was very quiet. When they arrived at her vehicle, Zhang Li Xue turned around to look at Bai Qi again. ¡°That¡¯s right. When I get back, I will talk to my mom about Xi Xi¡¯s new school. Doctor Bai, will you have time to look at it?¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°I can apply a break.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. Bai Qi helped to open the door for his girlfriend. Before she could go in, Bai Qi wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her deeply. He only let her go once the girl became a little breathless. ¡°Tell me when you arrive.¡± Bai Qi patted her head. ¡°Otherwise, I will worry.¡± ¡°Un. I know.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded obediently. Although he was still reluctant, Bai Qi had no other choice but to watch his girlfriend leave. Once her car could no longer be seen, Bai Qi turned around and headed back to his room to sleep. ... After ten minutes of driving, Zhang Li Xue parked her car at the usual parking spot. She sent a quick text to Bai Qi before she swept her gaze around the house. Seeing that there was not any movement outside, Zhang Li Xue sneaked around to enter the house. A breath of relief escaped her, knowing that she was safe as her parents were still asleep. Zhang Li Xue went back to her room and was changing her clothes when someone knocked on the door. She jumped in shock before forcing herself to calm down. When she opened the door, her mother was already waiting for her outside. ¡°Mommy.¡± There was a hint of guilt on her face. She stepped aside to let her mother in. Li Qin Yao walked into the room before closing the door. She sat down on the chair and smiled. ¡°Did you just get back?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. Since her mother already knew about her and Bai Qi, Zhang Li Xue did not see a reason to tell a lie. She went closer to her mother and took the initiative to speak first, ¡°Mommy, Bai Qi had an emergencyst night and came home a littlete. When I finished talking to him, it was alreadyte. He¡¯s worried that something might happen, so he asked me to stay the night until the sun came up.¡± Li Qin Yao looked at her daughter andugh. She stretched her hand and pinched the girl on the cheek. ¡°Un. I know. You¡¯re already an adult. Whatever it is that you decide, I will believe you.¡± Her daughter was someone that she had raised. Of course, Li Qin Yao believe that her daughter would not do anything that would harm herself or the family. ¡°Mommy...¡± Zhang Li Xue leaned her head on her mother¡¯s shoulder, acting coquettishly. Her lips curled into a sheepish smile. Chapter 245 245 His Position was Jeopardized On the next day, Bai Qi took a day off to settle his little sister¡¯s kindergarten. Because there were a few months left before the semester would end, Bai Qi had already prepared that it would be difficult for a school to ept his sister. However, Zhang Li Xue told him that her mother had found a ce. Bai Qi took the taxi with his sister to the kindergarten and saw that both Zhang Li Xue and her mother had arrived. He held Bai Xi Xi¡¯s hand and walked over. The moment Zhang Li Xue noticed them, her eyes lit up. Li Qin Yao saw the change in her daughter¡¯s expression and quickly turned around to see the siblings together. Just like her daughter had said, Bai Xi Xi resembled her brother. The two of them are both good-looking. Bai Qi shed a smile at his girlfriend before greeting her mother. ¡°Hello, Auntie.¡± Then, he turned to his little sister and urged her to do the same. ¡°Hello, Auntie.¡± Bai Xi Xi could not help but stare at her Pretty Sister¡¯s mother for a while longer. Her Pretty Sister¡¯s mother was shorter, but she was as pretty as her Pretty Sister. Li Qin Yao smiled and bent down a bit to the little girl¡¯s level. ¡°You¡¯re Bai Xi Xi?¡± ..... The little girl nodded. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°After this, I will introduce you to a few people,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°You might have to answer a few tests. Is that alright with you?¡± Bai Xi XI held her brother¡¯s hand a little tighter. ¡°Auntie, I¡¯m already prepared.¡± Li Qin Yao stretched her hand to the little girl. ¡°Come on. Let me take you inside.¡± The little girl nced at her brother. Seeing him nod, Bai Xi Xi released his hand and went over to Li Qin Yao¡¯s side. The two of them walked into the building while holding hands. Seeing how adorable the little girl was made her miss Zhang Li Xue while she was around Bai Xi Xi¡¯s age. It seemed that it has been a while since the house could hear the sound of children¡¯sughter. Li Qin Yao sighed as the thought came to her mind. It seemed that she had be like the friends her age. Otherwise, why would she suddenly think of having grandchildren? The four of them walked over to the kindergarten and were greeted by the headmaster. Seeing Bai Xi Xi, the headmaster interviewed her for a bit before letting her answer a few test questions. Bai QI¡¯s phone in the pocket chimed as they were waiting for Bai Xi Xi with her test. He looked at the unfamiliar number and quickly picked up the phone, knowing that someone from the hospital could be looking for him. ¡°Hello?¡± ¡°Hello. Is this Mister Bai?¡± The familiar and hesitant voice made him frown. ¡°Who is this?¡± ¡°This is Headmaster Chu,¡± the man spoke. ¡°Your little sister, Bai Xi Xi went to our kindergarten?¡± The look on his face turned darker. Bai Qi had heard from his girlfriend what this headmaster had done to Bai Xi Xi. Naturally, his impression of this man was not that good. ¡°How can I help you?¡± The headmaster hesitated. ¡°This matter is a littleplicated, but Mr. Bai, can youe over to the kindergarten to discuss some matter regarding your sister?¡± ¡°Headmaster, I¡¯m busy. If there¡¯s anything you have to say, you can say it on the phone.¡± Zhang Li Xue was with Bai Qi. When she heard his words, her expression had turned uglier. A while ago, her mother had told her that the headmaster would not stay in his job for a long time. Now that the man had called, Zhang Li Xue could guess what was going on. ¡°Mr. Bai, I would like to apologize to you and your sister,¡± the headmaster spoke. ¡°There was a misunderstanding the other day and I did not handle the situation very well.¡± Bai Qi sneered. Although he had shown a calm look on his face as Zhang Li Xue told him what was going on, it did not mean that he was not angry. Hearing the headmaster referring to the injustice as ¡®not handling the situation very well¡¯, made him angrier. The one who had suffered the most in this incident was Bai Xi Xi, but it seemed that the headmaster wanted to take this matter lightly. ¡°Then, what do you want to do?¡± ¡°Mr. Bai, I wonder if we could meet and talk,¡± the headmaster said. ¡°The other day, I don¡¯t quite understand the situation, but it was not my intention to let Student Bai Xi Xi quit. Your sister is such a bright student. It would be a shame to let her quit now.¡± ¡°Thank you, but I already found another school for my little sister.¡± The headmaster was shocked to hear this news and was unable to process it well. ¡°Mr. Bai, don¡¯t be like this. Our kindergarten is among the best in Y City.¡± ¡°Since my sister had withdrawn from your kindergarten, you don¡¯t have to worry about her anymore,¡± Bai Qi spat angrily. He was about to end the call when he heard the headmaster¡¯s voice again. ¡°Mr. Bai, could you at least withdraw your report to the higher-ups? I have been working in education for years. You can¡¯t let them end my career like this.¡± He narrowed his eyes and pressed the end call button. In the end, the headmaster only thought of apologizing after his position as the headmaster was jeopardized. This person did not care about his student at all unless his student would bring a benefit to him. Bai Qi took a deep breath to calm down. When he looked up again, his girlfriend was holding his hand tightly. ¡°Is everything alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. There was a hint of concern on her face. Bai Qi shed her an assuring smile before telling her about his conversation with the headmaster. Hearing what happened made Zhang Li Xue heave a long breath. ¡°This is good. Someone like him isn¡¯t suitable to be in education. He would only be a bad example for his students.¡± With her mother¡¯s connection, the headmaster would no longer be able to be in education all his life. It was time for him to think of early retiring. ¡°You are right.¡± Bai Qi agreed. Seeing that there was no one around, Bai Qi leaned over to kiss his girlfriend on the cheek. ¡°Li Xue, fortunately, there is you.¡± Chapter 246 246 Internal Injury Bai Xi XI was indeed good in her study and will attend the new kindergarten starting next week. Although it was not as close as the previous one, at least, Bai Qi would be at peace, knowing that his little sister will not be mistreated. Li Qin Yao apanied them until the procedure was done. Then, the two of them went to have a meal together before she left. Zhang Li Xue watched as her mother left with a smile on her face. When she told her mother about Bai Qi¡¯s circumstances, her mother was a little worried. Fortunately, her mother liked Bai Xi Xi and found that the little girl was too adorable. Her mother had seen her interaction with Bai Xi Xi and was more at ease that her rtionship with Bai Qi¡¯s little sister seemed very good. As it was not easy for Bai Qi to get a day off, the two of them nned to visit her Auntie Yu Ying. Anyway, this matter has been on their agenda for a while, but they both did not get the time to visit. Zhang Li Xue called her aunt and was told toe over to her ce for dinner. Seeing that they have a few hours before the appointment, Bai Qi decided to bring his sister around to look at the apartment that he had chosen previously. The little girl sat beside her brother obediently while listening to the pros and cons of each apartment. ..... They visited Zhang Li Xue¡¯s cest and looked at the little girl again. ¡°Xi XI, which one do you like best?¡± Bai Qi asked. The little girl pondered over this question and spoke, ¡°Brother Bai Qi, which one is the closest to the hospital?¡± ¡°It¡¯s the first apartment we saw.¡± Bai Qi exchanged a look with his girlfriend. Then, he turned to his sister again. ¡°Xi Xi, you don¡¯t like this apartment?¡± The moment they walked in, Bai Qi could see that his sister liked this ce very much. Therefore, it was surprising that the little girl would choose the first one. ¡°I liked this apartment,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. She looked out the window and thought that the scenery was quite beautiful as well. ¡°But, Brother Bai Qi, I didn¡¯t want you to be too tired. It¡¯s better to stay somewhere near the hospital.¡± Bai Qi stared at his little sister in surprise. Then, a gentle smile appeared on his lips. His little sister was too considerate. He stretched his hand and patted the little girl¡¯s head. ¡°Xi Xi, you don¡¯t have to think too much about it. I¡¯m also thinking of getting a car. Then, it would be convenient to travel back and forth. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Bai Xi Xi lowered her gaze. She only had her brother but her brother was often busy at the hospital. She would like to let her brother rest rather than spend his time traveling. However, she could not deny that she liked this apartment and the facilities around it. Suddenly, Bai Xi Xi found herself in a dilemma. Seeing the look on his sister¡¯s face made Bai Qi sigh. ¡°Alright. You don¡¯t have to decide now. Let¡¯s think of itter.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°Alright.¡± While Bai Xi Xi walked around the apartment, Bai Qi turned to his girlfriend and wrapped his arms around her waist. ¡°Are you disappointed that Xi Xi did not choose your ce?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Of course, not. I already said that everything will depend on you.¡± A yful glint shed in her eyes. ¡°I thought about it. If I can¡¯t rent this ce, maybe I¡¯ll consider staying here after I get married.¡± Anyway, this was also what her Uncle Li Mu Bai had told her when he gave her the apartment. Bai Qi¡¯s eyes turned darker when he heard her words. ¡°Then, who are you nning to marry?¡± Zhang Li Xue pretended to ponder over this matter. Seeing that his girlfriend had not answered him quickly, Bai Qi could not help but yfully tickled her waist. Zhang Li Xue yelped before she could escape him. Bai Xi Xi who was in the other room was surprised and came out quickly. She looked at the couple and shot a look at her brother. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, are you bullying my Pretty Sister?¡± She did not know what happened, but the mischievous look on her brother¡¯s face convinced her that her brother was bullying someone. Zhang Li Xue ran over to Bai Xi Xi¡¯s side and hid behind the little girl. ¡°Xi Xi, your brother is bullying me.¡± She put on a pitiful look on her face. Then, when Bai Xi XI was not looking, Zhang Li Xue stuck out her tongue yfully at Bai Qi. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, don¡¯t bully Pretty Sister.¡± Bai Qi was amused to see his little sister protecting his girlfriend. ¡°Xi Xi, you are my little sister. Shouldn¡¯t you be on my side?¡± ¡°But, I am on your side.¡± Bai Qi thought that his little sister was confused. ¡°If I did not stop you, then, what will happen if my Pretty Sister run away?¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, it¡¯s not easy for you to get a girlfriend.¡± Bai Qi almost choked upon hearing his little sister¡¯s words. The words sliced a spot on his heart, giving him an internal injury. ¡°I like Pretty Sister very much.¡± Bai Xi Xi held Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hand tightly. Then, she looked at her brother with a serious look on her face. ¡°Then, you have to treat my Pretty Sister nicely, you know?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at the little girl and pulled her into her embrace. ¡°Xi Xi, you are so nice. I also like Xi Xi very much.¡± She could tell that after Bai Xi Xi found out that she was dating her brother, Bai Xi Xi has been closer than ever to her. Initially, Zhang Li Xue wanted to y around, but looking at the girl¡¯s tiny body protecting her made her heart warm. Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face reddened. Then, she turned around to return the embrace. ¡°Pretty Sister, my brother is very inexperienced. You have to forgive him.¡± Bai Qi was watching the two girls warmly and suddenly felt as if he was going to vomit blood after hearing his little sister¡¯s words. He had never been in a rtionship before, but Bai Qi would never think that his little sister to call him inexperienced! Chapter 247 247 A Small Gathering Before heading to Zhang Yu Ying¡¯s ce, Bai Qi sent his sister to Auntie Ji¡¯s ce and promised to pick up his sister again when he came back. This time, Zhang Yu Ying mentioned that she had something to tell about what happened in S Country and Bai Qi did not want to let his sister know about it. Their father died tragically and Bai Qi did not want to make his sister stay. When he returned to the vehicle, Bai Qi found that his girlfriend still had a smile on her face. It was not difficult to see that this girl was stillughing at him after his sister took her side earlier. Bai Qi looked at his girlfriend with a grim look in his eyes. ¡°Are you still having fun?¡± Zhang Li Xue blinked her eyes innocently. ¡°I don¡¯t understand what you are talking about?¡± She turned around quickly and slid into the vehicle. His lips pursed into a thin line. Bai Qi followed after his girlfriend and pulled her towards him. Before the girl could say a word, a kiss had already fallen on her lips. His fingers entangled in her hair as he licked and sucked at her lips. ¡°You...¡± Zhang Li Xue had to steal her breath before she would get suffocated. ..... The kiss was very intense. It was as if Bai Qi was punishing her for having too much fun after his sister backed her up. Just as her body turned softer, Bai Qi¡¯s kisses turned gentler, as if he was coaxing her. Earlier, Bai Xi Xi told her that her brother was inexperienced But, Zhang Li Xue thought that Doctor Bai seemed to have a lot of experience. Otherwise, how could he kiss her until her mind turned to a goo? As the kiss ended, Bai Qi hugged his girlfriend in his arms and kissed the top of her head. A heavy sigh escaped him as he calmed down. Bai Qi had wanted to get back when he saw the mischievous smile on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face. But in the end, he found that his n had backfired. The person who had to suffer was him. ¡°We should head over to my aunt¡¯s ce soon,¡± Zhang Li Xue said as she calm down. ¡°Otherwise, we¡¯ll bete for dinner.¡± ¡°Un.¡± Bai Qi nodded, but he still did not move away. It was a few minutester that Bai Qi finally let her go. He started the engine and the two of them left for Zhang Yu Ying¡¯s ce. With Zhang Li Xue¡¯s instruction, the two of them finally arrived at the ce. ¡°Is this the ce?¡± Bai Qi looked at the huge house in front of him. ¡°Uh-huh. This is the ce.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked out the window and frowned. ¡°But, why are there a lot of cars here?¡± Moreover, the house seemed very bright and lively. It seemed as if her aunt was hosting a small gathering. Zhang Li Xue found the answer to her question just as Bai Qi drove closer. The corner of her lips began to twitch as she noticed the cars and their te number. Her aunt had definitely invited a few people she knew, but they were the people that she was not ready to meet at this time. Subconsciously, Zhang Li Xue nced at Bai Qi with worry. ¡°Should we juste over another day?¡± Bai Qi was quick to figure out that something was wrong with his girlfriend¡¯s tone. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Zhang Li Xue did not know how to exin that there would be a few more people they were going to meet in the house. ¡°Doctor Qi is here too?¡± Bai Qi spoke as he pulled over the car into a parking spot. He saw a familiar car and recognized that it was his mentor¡¯s. ¡°It¡¯s not just my Uncle QI Zheng,¡± Zhang Li Xue muttered. Someone came out of the house before Zhang Li Xue could tell her boyfriend to turn around and leave. Zhang Li Xue saw that her Uncle Qi Zheng stood at the door and knew that it was toote for them to leave. She did not know if she should get angry at her aunt for setting her up like this. ¡°Should we go out?¡± Bai Qi asked. Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh. ¡°Bai Qi,ter, things might be a little difficult for you. It seemed that other than Uncle Qi Zheng, there would be a few people as well. They can be a little troublesome to get along with.¡± Bai Qi shot her an inquiring look. Seeing the worried look on his girlfriend¡¯s face, Bai Qi could only hold her hand tightly and shed her a smile. ¡°It will be alright. Don¡¯t I still have you by my side?¡± Bai Qi gave her hand a gentle squeeze. ¡°Let¡¯s go out first.¡± Zhang Li Xue did not have much choice but to alight the car with Bai Qi. As soon as theye out, Qi Zheng walked over to greet them. ¡°Li Xue, don¡¯t be angry at your aunt,¡± Qi Zheng spoke as he approached them. ¡°Your Uncle Ming Wei was around when your aunt discussed your dinner n.¡± He let out a sigh and continued, ¡°You know that it was hard for them to hide certain things from your Uncle Ming Wei. When he heard that you would being with Bai Qi, he asked the others to gather around as well.¡± Hearing her uncle¡¯s exnation, Zhang Li Xue knew that she could not get angry with her Aunt Yu Ying. Perhaps, her aunt found it difficult to deal with her Uncle Qi Ming Wei as well. ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng, did my father know about this?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°Fortunately, he did not know that everyone is gathering here tonight,¡± Qi Zheng said. ¡°You should be at ease. We will not tell him anything.¡± He nced at Bai Qi and continued, ¡°We all agreed that you should speak to your father yourself.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh. Now that there are more and more people who know about her rtionship with Bai Qi, Zhang Li Xue began to consider that perhaps she should tell her father earlier before he would learn the news from someone else. But just the thought of speaking to her father made her anxious. ¡°Let¡¯s go in first,¡± Qi Zheng spoke. Taking a deep breath, Zhang Li Xue held Bai Qi¡¯s hand and the couple headed into the house together. Chapter 248 248 Are You Scared of Us? As she stepped into the house, Zhang Li Xue saw that her uncles and aunts were looking at her. Uncle Qi Ming Wei and his wife who were supposed to be in Capital City were surprisingly presented. At the side, her Uncle Feng An Yu and his wife were seated together with Uncle Su Ming Yuan. They were all her father¡¯s friends who often apany him to y basketball in his high school. Except for Uncle Lin Xiao Feng, it seemed that everyone else was present. Zhang Li Xue was aware that her uncles were watching Bai Qi. She wanted to hide her boyfriend away, but the group of men¡¯s gaze was making her anxious. They were the people who had watched her grow up. Among her father¡¯s friends, there were only a few of them who had daughters. Therefore, her uncles cared and spoiled her a little too much. ¡°Li Xue, you are here,¡± Zhang Yu Ying came out of the kitchen with Su Ming Yuan¡¯s wife beside her. She walked over to her niece and shed a smile at both Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi. ¡°Li Xue, I¡¯m sorry.¡± Zhang Yu Ying held her niece¡¯s hands tightly. ¡°They heard that you would being with Bai Qi and insisted to stay.¡± Zhang Yu Ying shot a look at her husband, the culprit who had identally mentioned Bai Qi¡¯s visit to their ce tonight. ¡°Aunt, I know. Uncle Qi Zheng had already exined to me about this.¡± ..... Even though she was unhappy with this ambush, there was nothing that she could say about it. Zhang Li Xue knew that the reason everyone was gathered was that they were worried about her. Since everyone was already here, she might as well go with the flow. Zhang Yu Ying shot an apologetic look at Bai Qi. Then, she led them forward and let Zhang Li Xue introduce her boyfriend to everyone. Her aunties had a friendly look on their faces. Meanwhile, most of her uncles continued to have cold looks on their faces as they said their hellos to Bai Qi. Of course, the scariest person around was no other than her Uncle Qi Ming Wei. The man was born and raised in a military family. Zhang Li Xue was mostly afraid that her Uncle Qi Ming Wei would scare Bai Qi the most. It seemed that what she was afraid of hade true. ¡°Qi Ming Wei, let¡¯s not scare the boy,¡± Wei Jun Hao spoke. He was still feeling guilty after he had identally spoken about Bai Qi¡¯s visit earlier. Qi Ming Wei leaned over and shed a smile that did not reach his eyes. ¡°Bai Qi, are you scared of us?¡± ¡°No.¡± Bai Qi inhaled deeply. Although he thought that Qi Ming Wei was scary, he would not admit to it. He was here to give a good impression to his girlfriend¡¯s uncles. He was not going to show his weakness now. Bai Qi seemed to remember that Zhang Li Xue had once mentioned that this uncle was in the military. The Qi family had power and influence in the country. Qi Ming Wei looked at Wei Jun Hao and smiled. ¡°You see? He¡¯s not scared.¡± The corner of Wei Jun Hao¡¯s lips began to twitch. ¡°We are all here to look at the person that Li Xue is dating,¡± Qi Ming Wei spoke. ¡°There¡¯s no need to be afraid of us.¡± ¡°You are right,¡± Feng An Yu agreed. He turned to Bai Qi and spoke. ¡°We are only here to have a little chat with you. Don¡¯t be afraid.¡± Zhang Li Xue listened to her uncle¡¯s words and suppressed the urge to cry. Introducing Bai Qi to her uncles was already this scary. She could not imagine what will happen if she introduced her boyfriend to her father. Would her father make it difficult for Bai Qi as well? Zhang Yu Ying watched her guests and heaved a long breath. ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s go and have our dinner first. Otherwise, the food would get cold.¡± She shot a look at the men¡¯s wives, hoping that they would coax their husbands. Fortunately, no one seemed to object. Zhang Yu Ying and Wei Jun Hao led everyone into the dining room and the food was quickly served. While everyone was enjoying the meal, Zhang Li Xue stretched her hand and held Bai Qi¡¯s hand under the table. She could only hope that her uncles were not going to scare her boyfriend away. Fortunately, everyone knew how to behave and did not cause any trouble at the dining table. Zhang Li Xue saw that her uncles did not scare her boyfriend with their interrogation and finally breathed in relief. Gradually, she began to lower her guard. However, she soon realized that she had fallen into their trap. After the meal ended, Zhang Li Xue went into the kitchen to help her aunt with cutting some fruits. When she stepped out into the dining area again, Zhang Li Xue realized that Bai Qi and her uncles had disappeared. Zhang Li Xue put down the te of fruits on the table before turning around to look for them. However, before she could leave, her Aunt Yun Shu had already stopped her. ¡°Auntie Yun.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her anxiously. ¡°Where are they?¡± ¡°Alright. Don¡¯t panic.¡± Yun Shu tried to make Zhang Li Xue calm down. ¡°They took Bai Qi out to talk to him. Don¡¯t worry. Your Uncle Qi Zheng and Uncle Wei are with Bai Qi. They would not let the others go overboard.¡± ¡°Li Xue,e over and sit down.¡± Yang Ran, who was married to her Uncle Qi Ming Wei spoke. She shed a smile and spoke. ¡°I already warned your uncle not to go overboard. If something happened to Bai Qi, then, you cane andin to me. I¡¯ll punish your uncle for you.¡± ¡°Your Aunt Yang Ran is right,¡± Zhang Yu Ying spoke. ¡°Li Xue, you have to believe in Bai Qi a little bit. Just consider this as a preparation before you introduce him to your father. If he could survive your uncle¡¯s interrogation, surely Bai Qi could survive your father¡¯s as well. Just have a little faith in him.¡± Zhang Li Xue frowned as she stared at the door leading to the garden outside. She knew that her aunties were right, but she still could not help but worry... Chapter 249 249 Swear on My Life ¡°That kid is as sharp as ever,¡± Feng An Yu spoke as the group headed outside. He nced at Bai Qi and narrowed his eyes. ¡°Fortunately, she still lowered her guard down.¡± The group of men walked until they both get farther from the house. They finally stopped and turned to look at the young man beside them. Su Ming Yuan saw that his friend, Qi Zheng was staying too close to Bai Qi and chuckled. ¡°Qi Zheng, I know that this boy is your student, but can¡¯t protect him from us.¡± Qi Zheng nced at Bai Qi worriedly. ¡°Whatever you wanted to do, just don¡¯t be too harsh on him. Bai Qi still needs to work tomorrow.¡± His gaze stopped at Qi Ming Wei. He was mostly worried about this person. ¡°What are you looking at me for?¡± Qi Ming Wei narrowed his eyes. Qi Zheng raised both hands up. ¡°I¡¯m going to sit on the side.¡± Bai Qi was his student and the group of men were his friends. At this time, it was best if he did not get involved. He would feel guilty choosing either side. ¡°Very well.¡± Wei Jun Hao walked over to Qi Zheng¡¯s side and stood beside him. ¡°I¡¯m going to join Qi Zheng as well.¡± Feng An Yu raised a brow. ¡°What are you doing? I know that Qi Zheng did not have the heart to bully his student. What¡¯s your excuse?¡± He wrapped his arm on Wei Jun Hao¡¯s shoulder, wanting to pull him away. ¡°You don¡¯t understand.¡± Wei Jun Hao heaved a long sigh. ¡°I can¡¯t bully this kid. Otherwise, my wife would be unhappy. My lifelong happiness is the most important.¡± ..... Qi Ming Wei clicked his tongue. He was already unhappy that Zhang Yu Ying was willing to ept Bai Qi dating Zhang Li Xue easily. This was the first time that Zhang Li Xue was dating someone. As their uncles, Qi Ming Wei thought that they should all be united and test Bai Qi to see if he is qualified to date their niece. Qi Ming Wei nced at both Su Ming Yuan and Feng An Yu. The three of them should be enough to scare this young man. ¡°Bai Qi, right?¡± Su Ming Yuan put his arms around Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder and smiled. ¡°What do you think of our Li Xue?¡± The serious look on Bai Qi¡¯s face gradually turned gentler as he thought of his little fairy. ¡°She¡¯s an amazing woman.¡± Looking at Bai Qi¡¯s expression gave them an ufortable feeling. They all agreed that Zhang Li Xue was an amazing person, but why does it feel as if they wanted to beat up this young man? They could not imagine what Zhang Yu Han would feel when his daughter finally introduced Bai Qi to him. Would he chase Bai Qi away? As Zhang Yu Han¡¯s friends, they all thought that there was a possibility that this thing would happen. Bai Qi raised his head and looked at the men with a serious look on his face. He took a deep breath and spoke, ¡°Uncles, I know that you all love Li Xue and are worried about the person she was dating. But I promise you that I will never do anything that would hurt her. She¡¯s an important person to me and I am very serious with her.¡± ¡°How can we trust you?¡± Qi Ming Wei asked. ¡°I¡¯m willing to swear on my life,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°All my life, I will make her happy.¡± Qi Ming Wei narrowed his eyes as he continued to stare into Bai Qi¡¯s eyes. He could see that Bai Qi was afraid of him. However, the young man simply refused to look away. The determination and sincerity in his eyes were something that he could not fake. ¡°Li Xue might not be rted to us biologically, but we all cared about her as if she was our daughter,¡± Qi Ming Wei said. ¡°Bai Qi, if you dared to do anything that would hurt our Li Xue, then, we wille and find you.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t let that happen,¡± Bai Qi spoke. He already promised himself that he would protect his little fairy all his life. The three men exchanged a nce. After a brief silence, Su Ming Yuan shed another smile and asked, ¡°Bai Qi, do you know how to y basketball?¡± ... Zhang Li Xue nced at the clock again. Her heart was beating fast with each passing second. Even though Zhang Li Xue believes that Bai Qi would not give in easily as he faces her uncles, Zhang Li Xue could not help but feel anxious. Her uncles were taking too long. Unable to suppress her worry again, Zhang Li Xue finally stood up, wanting to head out. ¡°Li Xue!¡± Yun Shu was going to stop Zhang Li Xue. However, before she could take a step, Zhang Yu Ying had already stopped her. ¡°Just let her go,¡± Zhang Yu Ying spoke. ¡°It has been a while since those men took Bai Qi away.¡± Yun Shu nodded and heaved a sigh. ¡°Alright. Yun Shu, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m sure that the guys only wanted to scare Bai Qi a little bit,¡± Yang Ran spoke. ¡°They cared about Li Xue very much. They won¡¯t dare to go overboard.¡± ¡°I¡¯m mostly worried about your husband,¡± Yun Shu spoke. ¡°Didn¡¯t you see the look on his face? He looked like he was about to beat up Bai Qi.¡± Yang Ranughed. ¡°He won¡¯t dare.¡± A gentle smile curled on her lips. ¡°Those men always considered Li Xue as his own daughter. If they hurt Bai Qi, Zhang Li Xue would be upset. If the girl was upset, then, the uncles would be ufortable.¡± Yun Shu thought that Yang Ran¡¯s words made sense and decided not to worry about it. If something happened, Zhang Li Xue will know what she should do. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue was about to head out to find her boyfriend when she spotted them walking together. A breath of relief escaped her. However, Zhang Li Xue soon realized that something doesn¡¯t seem right. Her Uncle Qi Zheng and Uncle Wei Jun Hao were supporting Bai Qi heading to the house. She ran over to the group and went straight to Bai Qi. ¡°What happened?¡± Chapter 250 250 Injured There was a long silence and the men began to exchange nces. Seeing that Zhang Li Xue had appeared, the group of uncles had a guilty look in their eyes. ¡°We were having a basketball match,¡± Qi Zheng decided to speak. Among everyone who was present, he was the most appropriate to speak. ¡°Bai Qi fell and probably sprained his ankle.¡± ¡°What?¡± Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze to look at Bai Qi¡¯s ankle. However, she could not see anything in the dark. Seeing the worried look on his girlfriend¡¯s face made him smile. ¡°I¡¯m fine. It¡¯s not that serious.¡± Zhang Li Xue shot a fierce look at her boyfriend. He needed her uncles to support him as he walked and he still said that it was not that serious. ¡°Li Xue, let¡¯s go in first,¡± Qi Zheng spoke again. ¡°I¡¯ll take a look at his injury first.¡± Zhang Li Xue stepped aside. Then, she followed everyone else back into the house. The moment the men entered the house, the others realized that something did not seem right. Zhang Yu Ying saw her husband help Bai Qi to the chair and asked, ¡°What happened?¡± ..... ¡°A little injury,¡± Wei Jun Hao said. ¡°Yu Ying, go and grab the first aid box first. Let Qi Zheng take a look at the boy¡¯s injury. That¡¯s right. We may need some ice too.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Zhang Yu Ying turned around to look for the first aid box. At this time, the most important thing was to look at Bai Qi¡¯s injury. As Qi Zheng looked at Bai Qi¡¯s injury, Yang Ran pulled her husband into the corner and narrowed her eyes. ¡°Did you bully the young man?¡± Qi Ming Wei cleared his throat. ¡°Of course, not. Ran Ran, Bai Qi injured himself ying basketball. Hended on the wrong foot after a m dunk. I did not touch him.¡± Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue was waiting at the side with an anxious look in her eyes. ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng, how is it?¡± Qi Zheng heaved a sigh. ¡°Fortunately, his injury isn¡¯t that bad.¡± He shot a look at Bai Qi and continued. ¡°But you still have to rest for a few days. Don¡¯t put pressure on your ankle.¡± Hearing that his injury was not that serious, Zhang Li Xue finally heaved a breath in relief. At the side, Su Ming Yuan and Feng An Yu were observing Zhang Li Xue¡¯s worried face from a distance. The two friends exchanged a look and sighed. ¡°Li Xue really cares about this boy,¡± Su Ming Yuanmented. ¡°Un-huh. It seems that way.¡± Feng An Yu tapped his chin with his fingers. ¡°In the beginning, I thought that Li Xue might be charmed by his sweet talks. However, this boy does not seem as if he is very good at sweet talking.¡± They had asked Bai Qi a few questions and the boy answered their questions with a serious look on his face. He did notin when they bullied him. He did not even try to tter them with his words. Now that they have thought about it, they realized that if Bai Qi was such a person, Qi Zheng would never be interested to recruit Bai Qi as his student. Knowing that Zhang Li Xue did not fall for him because of his sweet mouth made them feel more at ease. Someone who only knows how to sweet talk people was too dangerous and annoying. Feng An Yu coughed. ¡°Let¡¯s not try to mess with this boy again. It would be troublesome if Li Xue became upset with us.¡± Su Ming Yuan nodded. ¡°Let¡¯s just watch how Yu Han will deal with Bai Qi.¡± ¡°Hmm...¡± Seeing the look on Feng An Yu¡¯s face made Su Ming Yuan curious. ¡°What do you have in mind?¡± ¡°Bai Qi is very good at basketball,¡± Feng An Yu spoke. ¡°With his skills, do you think he might defeat Yu Han?¡± Su Ming Yuan¡¯s eyes lit up. For years, the group of friends was bullied by Zhang Yu Han to practice basketball. Thinking of how Zhang Yu Han might y against Bai Qi someday made them feel excited. It would be interesting if Bai Qi could win. Suddenly, the two of them were thinking of supporting Bai Qi just for the sake of getting their revenge on Zhang Yu Han. ¡°It¡¯s possible,¡± Su Ming Yuan spoke. ¡°It seems that Bai Qi is a strong candidate as Yu Han¡¯s son-inw.¡± ... With Bai Qi¡¯s small injury, the small gathering had to end earlier than nned. Zhang Li Xue sent Bai Qi back to his apartment and supported the man upstairs. Her brows furrowed as she tried to make sure that he would not fall. Although Bai Qi had already convinced her that he could walk with the hand railing as his support, the little girl was too insistent to help. Of course, Bai Qi had no chance to decline his girlfriend¡¯s offer. Zhang Li Xue was too worried. But having someone to worry about him felt really good. Bai Qi knew just how much Zhang Li Xue cared about him. Seeing the serious look on his girlfriend¡¯s face made him smile. However, a few secondster, the smile on his face quickly disappeared. They were standing too close and his body was stered against her. Because of their height differences, his eyes unexpectedly saw the scenery under her shirt. Her skin looked white and supple. The little bunnies under her shirt looked very soft. Bai Qi¡¯s face turned red and he had to look away before his mind would wander to a ce it should not wander. However, his brain could not stop reying the scene in his head. ¡°We¡¯re here.¡± Zhang Li Xue announced. She took a deep breath as they both stood in front of his apartment. ¡°Bai Qi, what about the keys?¡± ¡°Oh.¡± He took the keys from his pocket and unlocked the door. She helped Bai Qi to sit down and took a step back. Her brow furrowed when she noticed Bai Qi¡¯s reddened face. ¡°Bai Qi, your face is red. Could it be that you have caught a fever?¡± Zhang Li Xue put her hand on his forehead and finally heaved in relief upon finding that his temperature was normal. Bai Qi coughed. ¡°I¡¯m fine. It¡¯s probably too hot.¡± He shed her a smile before she could worry further. ¡°Really.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at him for a while before she finally let out a long sigh. ¡°And you. Why are you not careful while ying basketball?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Bai Qi pulled her hand and let her sit beside him. Then, he leaned over to kiss her cheek. ¡°I was thinking of impressing your uncles with my skills. I wasn¡¯t paying attention. I promise that it would not happen again.¡± Chapter 251 251 Let Me Spoil You Zhang Li Xue went back to her ce after picking up Bai Xi Xi from Auntie Ji¡¯s ce. She made sure that Bai Qi would have everything within his reach before reluctantly leaving. Looking at everything that his girlfriend had prepared for him made him sigh helplessly. But, he liked the feeling of being pampered like this. The phone on his bedside table rang. Bai Qi saw the message from his girlfriend, telling him that she had arrived home. After telling her to have a good rest, Bai Qi put down his phone and closed his eyes with a smile on his face. That night, Bai Qi had a dream. A certain someone did not allow him to move because of his injury. He was forced to stay in bed and stay there quietly. The girl walked into his room wearing the same clothes that she wore earlier. She took a slow step towards him before taking off the white top. His throat bobbed and Bai Qi found that he was unable to look away. With a seductive smile on her face, the person slowly took off almost every piece of clothing. Then, she stopped at the bedside before climbing on top of him. ..... Later, Bai Qi opened his eyes and breathed heavily. He looked around his room and finally reached to take his phone to turn off the rm. His lips curled into a mocking smile. Bai Qi did not know whether it was good or bad that his rm had sted off before things had gotten too far in his dream. However, that dream was giving him a headache. He wouldn¡¯t know how to face his little fairy after this. Taking a deep breath, Bai Qi got off the bed and limped slightly to the bathroom to take a cold shower. When he was all dressed up, Bai Qi went into the kitchen to start preparing some breakfast. However, just as he made his way to the kitchen, his ears picked up the sound of someone trying toe into the apartment. A deep frown appeared on his face. His little sister should still be in bed at this time. Stealthily, Bai Qi walked over to the door. The door swung open and two pairs of eyes were looking at each other in shock. ¡°Li Xue?¡± It was Bai Qi who spoke first. ¡°Why are you here?¡± Then, both of them spoke at the same time. Bai Qi shot his girlfriend an inquiring look. ¡°Your leg is still injured,¡± Zhang Li Xue pointed out. ¡°Aren¡¯t you supposed to be in bed?¡± Bai Qi touched the tip of his nose. ¡°Well, I thought that I should be preparing some breakfast before Xi Xi wakes up.¡± His gaze fell on the set of keys in her hand. ¡°Xi Xi gave them to me yesterday,¡± Zhang Li Xue exined. Then, she lifted the paper bags in her hand. ¡°I worry that you might be hungry. I brought you breakfast.¡± His heart was filled with an indescribable warmth. Bai Qi stepped aside and spoke, ¡°Come in first.¡± Zhang Li Xue put down the paper bag on the table before turning to help Bai Qi. However, the man had already moved towards the kitchen. She walked over to him and tugged at his hand. ¡°You should have a seat. I¡¯ll take out the cutleries.¡± Bai Qi was forced to sit down in the dining room without a chance to decline. ¡°Why are you up so early?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°It was rare for you to have a chance to stay at home. You should sleep a little bit more.¡± Bai Qi was suddenly reminded of that colorful dream he had earlier. ¡°I guess, I got used to waking up at around this time,¡± Bai Qi spoke. Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh. She stood in front of him and could not help but to pinch his cheek. ¡°Just sit down a little bit. Breakfast should be served soon.¡± She turned around to take a few tes and cutleries. Then, she took out the breakfast that she had bought along the way. Bai Qi looked at the variety of food on the table and tugged at his girlfriend¡¯s arms. As she was facing him, Bai Qi pulled her over until she was seated on hisp. ¡°Li Xue, my ankle is already healed. Didn¡¯t you hear what Doctor Qi said? It¡¯s not that serious.¡± ¡°But Uncle Qi Zheng also said that you need to rest for a few days.¡± She leaned over to peck at the corner of his lips. ¡°Just stay quiet. Let me spoil you a little bit.¡± Bai Qiughed. ¡°Alright then. I guess I will have to listen to you.¡± ¡°Good.¡± ¡°But what if I get used to this pampering?¡± Bai Qi held her tightly in his arms. ¡°Then, I might be reluctant to let you go.¡± ¡°Then, I¡¯ll just stay and apany you a little while longer.¡± Bai Qi heaved a breath. He actually wanted to keep her by his side forever. But his little fairy thought that he wanted her to apany him a little longer. ¡°I¡¯ve been thinking,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°Now that my uncles had found out about our rtionship, what do you think if I bring you home and introduce you to my dad? I don¡¯t want him to hear about us through my uncles.¡± Bai Qi knew that Zhang Li Xue and her father were quite close. The only reason why she was worried about her father¡¯s reaction was that she wanted her father to ept him. He also wished to make a good impression. Other than giving his promise that he would love Zhang Li Xue and protect her forever, he could not give anything else. After meeting Zhang Li Xue¡¯s uncles, Bai Qi knew that Zhang Li Xue did notck anything. She had a lot of big supporters behind her. ¡°Alright. You can arrange it. I¡¯ll let you decide.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh. She thought that after meeting her uncles, Bai Qi would be terrified to meet her father. Fortunately, he did not mind meeting him. Zhang Li Xue leaned forward and kissed the man on his lips. After a while, she stood up and took out the phone in her purse. She checked the calendar and her expression gradually changed upon realizing that soon, it would be her great-grandfather¡¯s death anniversary. Chapter 252 252 The Recement A few dayster, Zhang Li Xue went to find Fang Su Jin after work and invited her to dinner. Initially, Zhang Li Xue had nned to go and find her boyfriend at the hospital. However, the hospital received an emergency patient and Bai Qi had to spend hours in the operation theatre. Fang Su Jin knew that a certain someone only came to look for her because she could not spend her time with Doctor Bai. She was only the recement. To get back, Fang Su Jin suggested they have dinner at a vegetarian restaurant. She had hoped to see Zhang Li Xue¡¯s unhappy face upon seeing the vegetarian dishes on the table. However, Zhang Li Xue was eating the vegetables with a dazed look on her face. From the look at it, it seemed that Zhang Li Xue did not know what she was eating. She continued to raise her chopsticks and ate the dishes. ¡°Li Xue, does the dish taste good?¡± Hearing the voice, Zhang Li Xue snapped out of her trance. She stared at Fang Su Jin¡¯s face for a few seconds before looking at the vegetables clipped on her chopsticks. ¡°Well, the okra did not taste so bad.¡± Fang Su Jin clicked her tongue. ¡°This is strange. When did you start to eat vegetables obediently.¡± ¡°Doctor Bai often prepared them for me,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°After a while, I think they don¡¯t taste so bad. But of course, I still like chicken wings the best.¡± ..... Fang Su Jin chuckled. ¡°I have been telling you that they don¡¯t taste that bad, but you did not listen to me.¡± ¡°Then, you can also consider this as the power of Doctor Bai¡¯s love.¡± The corner of her lips began to twitch. Fang Su Jin did not believe that once again, she was fed with more dog food. Thinking about it made her heave a long breath. Suddenly, she was jealous that Zhang Li Xue had found her other half. As someone who loved to watch dramas, Fang Su Jin too had hoped that she would find a person who she can fall in love with and that man would treat her well. But, she also knew that life might not be as dreamy as in a romance drama that she often watched. At this time, Fang Su Jin did not have high hope for the person she will marry. ¡°That¡¯s right. Su Jin, didn¡¯t you say that your mother made you go on a blind date? Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°What happened to it?¡± ¡°It went alright.¡± Fang Su Jin answered with a shrug. ¡°I don¡¯t have much opinion about him. Li Xue, you should know that Liu¡¯s eldest son, right?¡± ¡°The Liu Industry?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue frowned as a face appeared in her mind. ¡°Liu Fang? You went on a blind date with Liu Fang?¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°Un. Un. That was him.¡± Zhang Li Xue tapped her finger on the table as she thought of that man. ¡°Well, he did not look too bad.¡± In her opinion, her Doctor Bai was the most good-looking. Fang Su Jin let out another heavy sigh. ¡°But he¡¯s quite boring. He did not talk too much and would prefer to listen to his mother¡¯s conversation with my mom.¡± ¡°So the blind date did not go that well?¡± ¡°My mother thinks that I should try and spend a little more time with him.¡± Fang Su Jin pulled a face. ¡°She said, one meeting is not enough for me to get to know him well. She said that I should try to go out with him a few more times before I make my decision.¡± ¡°But, you don¡¯t like him.¡± ¡°There¡¯s something about him that I don¡¯t feelfortable with.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes turned darker. ¡°What is it? Did he bully you?¡± If Fang Su Jin answered her with a yes, Zhang Li Xue would not hesitate to find that man and beat him up. ¡°No. It¡¯s just that my instinct tells me that we would not work out.¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t think it won¡¯t work out, then it won¡¯t work out.¡± Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips as a thought came to her mind. ¡°Do you want me to investigate him? I know some people...¡± ¡°Forget it. It¡¯s just a blind date. Don¡¯t be too serious.¡± ¡°If you change your mind, you can always find me.¡± Zhang Li Xue clipped another piece of the okra and ate them happily. ¡°I am thinking that maybe I should talk to my teacher and tell him that I wanted to hold another exhibition,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°It seemed that this would be the best way for me to stop my mother from setting up with that person.¡± The two of them chatted briefly. Once they finished their meal, Zhang Li Xue let the restaurant pack some takeaway boxes so that she could feed her boyfriend. Her Doctor Bai should be hungry after long hours in the operation theatre, right? Zhang Li Xue also bought a few more takeaways for Nurse Tian and the others. After spending her time at the hospital, her rtionships with a few of the nurses and doctors were quite good. After paying for their meal, Zhang Li Xue was about to leave when Fang Su Jin suddenly tugged at her sleeve. ¡°Li Xue, look.¡± Fang Su Jin pointed her finger in a direction. ¡°Isn¡¯t that Brother Mu Zhen Yu?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked in that direction and nodded. ¡°It seems like it.¡± In a distance, Mu Zhen Yu was seen together with a woman by his side. This woman was also someone that Zhang Li Xue had met a few times previously. Seeing Mu Zhen Yu reminded her of theirst conversation. After she left the restaurant, the two of them never contacted each other again. ¡°Do you think he¡¯s dating that woman?¡± ¡°Maybe.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°It would be good if he started dating someone.¡± This way, she could also tell that he had moved on. After leaving the restaurant, Zhang Li Xue headed to the hospital and dropped off some meals for the staff in Bai Qi¡¯s department. Seeing that Bai Qi was still not done with his work, she could only head back home earlier. Just as she stepped into the house, Zhang Li Xue noticed that the atmosphere was a little different. She walked into the living room and found that her brother, Zhang Yi Hai was ying with his phone. The young man noticed some movement and turned around. ¡°Sister.¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled.¡±You are back.¡± Chapter 253 253 My Little Brother is at Home Zhang Li Xue stared at her brother for a long time, unable to react. She recalled that her brother was supposed to return a few days before their great-grandfather¡¯s death anniversary. But now that he was in the living room, Zhang Li Xue had a sense of panic. ¡°Why did you look at me like that?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°Are you that surprise to see me?¡± Zhang Li Xue coughed. ¡°Un. You didn¡¯t say that you areing home.¡± ¡°Hmm... I have to attend an event. A former ssmate is getting engaged. It was a bit sudden too.¡± Zhang Yi Hai gradually looked away to reply to a message. Then, he looked at his sister again. ¡°Sister, why are you home thiste?¡± ¡°I had dinner with Su Jin.¡± At this time, Zhang Li Xue did not know whether it was a good thing that Bai Qi was busy at the hospital. Otherwise, she mighte hometer and her brother would suspect something. Other than her father, Zhang Li Xue was also worried about her little brother¡¯s reaction once he heard that she was dating Bai Qi. Zhang Li Xue was most afraid that her brother was going to bully her Doctor Bai. ..... Her father might be a little fierce, but as the daughter, Zhang Li Xue knew that she could coax her father well. As for Zhang Yi Hai, it would be a bit hard to convince him. On the side, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s expression changed slightly when he heard that name. He could still remember thest time he saw Fang Su Jin. Thest time they met, they did not part in a good way. Something happened and his father had misunderstood their rtionship. Zhang Yi Hai always felt guilty about it. After all, Fang Su Jin was a girl and it would definitely hurt her reputation. Fortunately, that matter only stayed in Capital City. Fang Su Jin¡¯s parents also did not know anything about it. Zhang Yi Hai wanted to ask his sister about Fang Su Jin. However, the moment he opened his mouth, he could not utter a word. In the end, he could only lower his head again. ¡°Then, are you staying until great-grandpa¡¯s death anniversary?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°No. I¡¯ll head back to Capital City after the ceremony. Then, I¡¯lle back before that day.¡± Zhang Li Xue let out a breath of relief. With her brother around, she would be too worried about going on a date with Bai Qi. The anxiety that her little brother might find out about their rtionship would drive her crazy. It seemed that she would have toy low and wait for her brother to return to Capital City again. The phone in her bag chimed. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes lit up when she saw the message from Bai Qi. Before her brother would notice anything, Zhang Li Xue excused herself and headed upstairs. When she arrived in her room, Zhang Li Xue quickly dialed a number and soon, Bai Qi¡¯s tired face appeared on the screen. ¡°Li Xue, you¡¯re at home?¡± Bai Qi asked. He noticed her surroundings and knew that she was in her room. ¡°Un. Just arrived a few minutes ago.¡± She stretched her hand and touched the man¡¯s face on the screen. ¡°How¡¯s the operation? Is it going well?¡± ¡°There are some issues but fortunately, it went well,¡± Bai Qi said with a sigh. ¡°Now, we only have to wait for the patient to wake up.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh. She wanted to go over and apany her Doctor Bai, but it would be hard to go out again. ¡°I received your takeaway box,¡± Bai Qi spoke. ¡°Thank you. Mmm... The others also wanted me to thank you for the meal. Nurse Tian said, now that we are dating, she gets to eat delicious food once in a while.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Then, you have to remember to eat more to replenish your energy.¡± ¡°You went to a vegetarian restaurant with Fang Su Jin?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Un. She wanted to bully me a little bit. But don¡¯t worry. I finished the food and did not leave any wastage.¡± ¡°Good girl.¡± Bai Qi shed a smile. ¡°Next time, I will make you some chicken wings. Which vor do you want to eat?¡± ¡°Anything is fine, as long as it is something that you cook for me.¡± Now that she thought of it, it has been a while since Bai Qi had made some chicken wings. Just imagining that garlic and soy vored that Bai Qi had prepared for her in the past was enough to make her drool. ¡°I don¡¯t have to work the night shift tomorrow,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Do you want toe over to my apartment for dinner? What else do you want to cook? I¡¯ll make it for you.¡± Zhang Li Xue was about to answer him with a yes when she recalled a troublesome person downstairs. ¡°Tomorrow might be a little difficult.¡± ¡°You already have a n?¡± Zhang Li Xue hesitated. ¡°No. Just that, my little brother is at home. Don¡¯t get me wrong. I wanted to formally introduce you to him, but I¡¯m just a little worried about his reaction. My little brother... he can be a bit over-protecting.¡± Bai Qi smiled. He knew that there were a lot of people who cared for his little fairy. It¡¯s good that everyone was protecting her well. But it made him wonder just what kind of person is Zhang Yi Hai. In the past, Fang Su Jin had also reminded him to be careful of Zhang Yi Hai. He had met Zhang Yi Hai before but, Bai Qi did not think that the boy is such a scary person. ¡°Li Xue, are you worried that I might get bullied?¡± Bai Qi asked. Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze. ¡°Un.¡± Bai Qi chuckled. ¡°I already met your uncles and aunts,¡± Bai Qi spoke. ¡°I won¡¯t be afraid of meeting your brother. Don¡¯t you trust me?¡± Zhang Li Xue was still worried. But she knew that she could not hide forever. She liked Bai Qi too much. She wanted to be with him in the open without worrying too much. ¡°Then, how about inviting your little brother for a meal tomorrow?¡± Chapter 254 254 Engagement Party When Zhang Li Xue walked into the dining room the next morning, she could already see that her brother was apanying her mother for breakfast. Zhang Li Xue recalled Bai Qi¡¯s requestst night and wondered if she should agree with his idea. She was a little afraid that her brother would react strongly against Bai Qi. At the same time, she did not want Bai QI to feel as if she was embarrassed to introduce him to her brother. ¡°Sister, what are you standing there for? Aren¡¯t you going to eat your breakfast?¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s voice snapped her out of her trance. With a smile on her face, Zhang Li Xue walked over to the table and greeted them both. Then, she looked at the dishes prepared on the table. The auntie came into the room and ced a bowl of porridge in front of her Zhang Li Xue raised her head and asked, ¡°Mommy, where¡¯s my dad?¡± ¡°He¡¯s still having a video conference with your grandfather,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°You should eat first. I will wait for your father.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Zhang Li Xue picked up her cutlery and began to eat her breakfast. As she spooned the porridge into her mouth, Zhang Li Xue would nce at her brother, hesitating. ..... Her strange action did not leave Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s eyes. After checking that his sister was indeed looking at him, Zhang Yi Hai turned to her and frowned. ¡°Sister, what¡¯s wrong? Why do you continue to look at me like that?¡± ¡°Nothing.¡± Zhang Li Xue coughed. ¡°I was just wondering when are you going out. Do you need a ride? I can send you over before heading to the office.¡± Li Qin Yao was quick to notice her daughter¡¯s abnormalities. However, she decided not to say a word about it. ¡°It¡¯s fine,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°I can drive myself. It would be convenient that way.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded before he lowered her head and continued to eat. Her mind was still at Bai Qi¡¯s suggestion, but Zhang Li Xue did not know if she would have the courage to speak to her brother about her boyfriend. Without realizing it, the porridge in her bowl was already gone. Zhang Li Xue drank a ss of milk before she stood up. After exchanging a few words with her mother, Zhang Li Xue turned around to leave. However, her steps halted just as she was about to leave the dining area. She hesitated briefly and finally turned around again. ¡°Yi Hai?¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± the boy raised a brow inquiringly. ¡°Do you have time this evening? Why don¡¯t we go and y basketball? It has been a while since we have had a match.¡± Zhang Yi Hai did not think too much about it and decided to agree. ¡°Alright. I guess I don¡¯t have any ns for the evening.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved in relief when she heard her brother¡¯s answer. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll text you the ceter. Let¡¯s head over after I clock off from work.¡± ... In the evening, Zhang Yi Hai put on his best suit and drove one of the cars to the hotel where the event took ce. When he arrived, a few of his schoolmates were already there. Zhang Yi Hai walked over to his friends and started to catch up with them. Their friend, Qian Ji sudden engagement party surprised everyone. They could not help but wonder just why would Qian Ji decided to engage at this time. A few of his friends guessed that Qian Ji¡¯s girlfriend might be pregnant. However, until Qian Ji came out and exin, no one will seem to know the truth. As he continued to chat with his friends, Zhang Yi Hai noticed a familiar silhouette not too far from where he stood. Seeing that Fang Su Jin had shown up at this event as well surprised him. But then, he seemed to remember that the Fang family was quite close to Qian Ji¡¯s girlfriend. Therefore, it was not strange to see her here. From the looks of it, it doesn¡¯t seem as if Fang Su Jin noticed his presence. Zhang Yi Hai lowered his head as he recalled the misunderstanding that happened in Capital City not too long ago. After a brief hesitation, Zhang Yi Hai excused himself from his group of friends and walked over to Fang Su Jin. He wanted to apologize again for the misunderstanding and found out if her parents knew about it. However, before he could reach her side, Zhang Yi Hai saw a man walk over to Fang Su Jin. The two of them exchanged brief words before Fang Su Jin linked her arm around that man¡¯s arm. Zhang Yi Hai frowned, wondering who was the person beside Fang Su Jin. He did not remember if his sister had mentioned anything about Fang Su Jin dating someone... The loud cheer snapped him out of his trance. Zhang Yi Hai turned around and saw that Qian Ji and his girlfriend had appeared to greet the guests. He watched the couple from afar as the engagement ceremony took ce. Once the ceremony ended, Qian Jin walked around the hall to meet their guests. Qian Jin finally saw him standing alone in the corner and walked over. ¡°Congrattions,¡± Zhang Yi Hai patted his friend on the shoulder. ¡°Hey, Yi Hai, thanks foring despite the short notice.¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled. ¡°Hmm... We were all shocked to hear about your engagement ceremony. I thought that you were trying to trick us.¡± Qian Jin turned to look at his fiance who was busy entertaining a few of her friends at a distance away. A faint smile curled on his lips. ¡°I know what people are talking about.¡± He looked at Zhang Yi Hai again before continuing, ¡°Everyone thought that we got engaged because she¡¯s pregnant. But that¡¯s not the case. Xue Yan¡¯s mother is sick. Her greatest wish is to see us getting married. But at this time, we could only promise to get engaged first.¡± Zhang Yi Hai listened to his friend¡¯s story for a while. Seeing that a few people were looking for Qian Ji, the man had no other choice but to turn around. After a few steps, his movement paused and Qian Ji turned to look at his friend again. ¡°That¡¯s right. I have something to ask you.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°I heard that there¡¯s a rumor that your sister is dating,¡± Qian Ji spoke. ¡°Is that true?¡± ¡°What? My sister?¡± Qian Ji nodded. ¡°A few of our ssmates saw her with a tall guy a few weeks ago.¡± Zhang Yi Hai frowned when he heard Qian Ji¡¯s words. Chapter 255 255 It¡¯s Not Me Zhang Yi Hai was unable to react for a long time, even after the ceremony had ended. He could not stop thinking about what his friend had told him. The thought that his sister was in a rtionship made him feel as if it was fake. But then, Zhang Yi Hai recalled how his sister has been acting a little strange in the morning. The frown on his face deepened. Of course, the person that Zhang Yi Hai had suspected of dating his sister was no other than Mu Zhen Yu. After all, this man was the only person who he could not get rid of for a long time. For the past few months, he has been busy with various activities at his college. Zhang Yi Hai thought that Mu Zhen Yu could take advantage of his absence to date his sister. Zhang Yi Hai recalled seeing Fang Su Jin at the event. He was going to find her, wanting to verify his sister¡¯s dating news. However, when he found her again, Zhang Yi Hai saw that Fang Su Jin was still with that man from earlier. The two of them left the building together. ..... As a vehicle arrived, the man helped Fang Su Jin with the door before he walked around the car and slid into the driver¡¯s seat. Looking at them together gave him a strange feeling. It seemed that the two of them are together. At the same time, Zhang Yi Hai thought that Fang Su Jin¡¯s expression did not show that she liked that man. The smile that she showed that man did not reach her eyes. Zhang Yi Hai could not help but wonder about this man. However, no matter how long he looked at him, Zhang Yi Hai could not recognize him. Then, another thought came to his mind. Could it be that Qian Ji had made a mistake? Perhaps he had mistaken his sister and Fang Su Jin? Fang Su Jin often hung around with his sister. Even though his sister had skipped a year, the two of them remained very close. He would often find them together while he was looking for his sister. Zhang Yi Hai had thought that he would feel morefortable after thinking of it that way. However, his heart was still ufortable. He did not know what was going on with him. Turning around, Zhang Yi Hai finally left the hotel and headed to the mall in the west part of the city to shop for some things. His sister asked him to y basketball in the evening and he recalled needing a new attire. He tried to put the matter in the back of his mind. Zhang Yi Hai decided that he could ask his sister about the rumor when he sees her in the eveningter. He paid for the items and was about to head back home when he ran into a familiar face. It was then that he recalled that someone had once mentioned that Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s new office was located around the west part of the city. Zhang Yi Hai stared at Mu Zhen Yu and was once again reminded of his sister¡¯s dating rumor. Mu Zhen Yu gave him a quick nod before he turned around and left. Zhang Yi Hai frowned. He hesitated, wondering if he should speak to him, and asked if this man was dating his sister. However, before he could make any decision, Mu Zhen Yu had already turned around and looked at him. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai.¡± Mu Zhen Yu had a serious look on his face. ¡°Do you know that your sister is seeing someone?¡± Mu Zhen Yu saw the change in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face and thought that the boy was surprised to hear the news. ¡°My sister?¡± Zhang Yi Hai frowned. From Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s words, it doesn¡¯t seem that his sister was dating this person. Mu Zhen Yu narrowed his eyes. ¡°It seemed that you did not know about it.¡± He had thought that the Zhang family would definitely know that Zhang Li Xue was dating someone. Now that he thought of it... when he had asked, Zhang Li Xue said that her mother know about it. She did not mention the others. Zhang Yi Hai snapped out of his trance. ¡°The person that my sister is dating isn¡¯t you?¡± Mu Zhen Yu chuckled. ¡°It¡¯s not me. You¡¯re looking at the wrong person.¡± ¡°Then, how do you know if my sister is dating someone?¡± ¡°Your sister personally told me this news,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. He looked away as he thought of the day he was rejected. ¡°I came to see her confess. She told me that she was already seeing someone. Initially, I thought that it was her way to reject me. But,ter, I saw her with her boyfriend together.¡± Zhang Yi Hai froze. He would think that Qian Ji might have gotten the rumor fixed up. However, Zhang Yi Hai knew that Mu Zhen Yu would not recognize the wrong person. Mu Zhen Yu liked his sister for a long time. There¡¯s no way that he would lie. ¡°You know that person?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°Unfortunately, I don¡¯t.¡± Zhang Yi Hai pursed his lips into a thin line. Then, without saying a word, Zhang Yi Hai turned around to leave. Mu Zhen Yu watched the boy¡¯s back with aplicated look in his eyes. He did not know what will happen when Zhang Yi Hai met his sister. Whatever it is, Mu Zhen Yu knew that Zhang Yi Hai would definitely not make it easier for that man to date his sister. In the past, he had watched how Zhang Yi Hai and the triplets get rid of the flies around Zhang Li Xue. Now that Zhang Yi Hai knew about it, he would definitely get rid of that fly around Zhang Li Xue, right? It was hard enough for him to be the only man who could stay around Zhang Li Xue. Mu Zhen Yu just wanted the man to suffer a little bit. If he was unworthy, he should stop seeing Zhang Li Xue soon. A deep frown appeared on his face as many thoughts came to his mind. After a while, Mu Zhen Yu heaved a long sigh and looked away. Whatever it is, this matter should no longer have anything to do with him. Chapter 256 256 Are You Hiding Something? Zhang Yi Hai has been spending his time in his room since the moment he returned home. He only came out once it was time for his sister to clock off. When he arrived at the hotel, Zhang Yi Hai sent a text to his sister to tell her that he was waiting for her in the lobby. Almost ten minutester, his sister walked over with an apologetic look in her eyes. ¡°Sorry. I had to finish some tasks before I can leave,¡± Zhang Li Xue exined. ¡°Have you been waiting for long?¡± Zhang Yi Hai nced at his watch. ¡°No. It¡¯s alright.¡± ¡°Why did you suddenly decide toe to the hotel?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°We could just meet at the court.¡± ¡°I just thought that the weather is good to take a walk outside.¡± Zhang Yi Hai frowned as he finally thought of something. ¡°That¡¯s right. If you wanted to have a basketball match, we can always y in our backyards. Why do you want to y in another court?¡± Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze. Her hands clenched into a tight fist as she tried to suppress her anxiety. ¡°No reason. I just thought that we could go out and have a meal after the match. Yi Hai, let¡¯s go and have some chicken wingster, alright?¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked away. He noticed that his sister has been acting a little strange and began to think of the news that he had heard from Qian Ji and Mu Zhen Yu earlier. ..... The siblings headed to the parking spot together. Zhang Li Xue slid into the driver¡¯s seat and drove over to the meeting ce with Bai Qi. Her hands continued to sweat. Zhang Li Xue wondered if she should tell her brother that she wanted to introduce someone to him. The siblings continued to sit silently both were minding the thoughts in their minds. A few minutester, Zhang Li Xue pulled over the car in a parking spot. She turned to her brother and shed a smile. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± As she alighted from the car, Zhang Li Xue started to text Bai Qi that she had arrived. The man replied to her a few secondster. Bai Qi told her that he will be leaving the hospital half an hourter and wille to look for her at the basketball court. A faint smile curled on her lips as she read Bai Qi¡¯s message. Then, Zhang Li Xue turned around to look at her brother. ¡°Come on. Let¡¯s go and get change first.¡± Zhang Yi Hai watched as his sister took out the gym bag she had kept in her trunk. Then, the two of them walked into the court together. When Zhang Li Xue walked out of the changing room, she found that her brother was in the middle of the basketball court, doing some warm-up. She walked over to his side and joined him. After a few minutes, Zhang Yi Hai finally stopped. He looked at his sister and wondered if he should ask her about the news that he had heard earlier that day. However, when he saw the smile on his sister¡¯s face, he found that he could not ask her anything. Zhang Li Xue nced at the time as she estimated the time that Bai Qi would show up. Then, she picked up the ball and passed it over to her brother. The siblings started to y a one-on-one match. After a few minutes, Zhang Yi Hai noticed that his sister¡¯s mind was not in the game. With one swift move, Zhang Yi Hai snatched the ball from his sister before he shoot to the hoop. The sound of the ball bouncing against the floor was loud. Zhang Yi Hai put both hands on his waist as he looked at his sister inquiringly. ¡°Sister, what is wrong with you? This isn¡¯t the way you usually y.¡± He noticed the guilt in her sister¡¯s face and spoke, ¡°Are you hiding something from me?¡± Zhang Li Xue froze. She raised her head and met her brother¡¯s gaze. The siblings were staring at each other in silence for a long time. In the end, it was Zhang Li Xue who gave in first. She pointed to the bench and spoke, ¡°Let¡¯s go and have a seat first. Then, we¡¯ll talk.¡± Zhang Yi Hai narrowed his eyes. He stood rooted to the ground. He did not want to move until his sister gave him an exnation. But after a while, he decided to follow his sister and sat beside her. His heart pounded loudly as he wondered what his sister wanted to tell him. An idea came to his mind as he saw the anxious look on his sister¡¯s face. ¡°Yi Hai, I have something to tell you.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°There is a reason why I asked you to y this match at this court. I...¡± Zhang Li Xue took a deep breath to calm down. ¡°I wanted to introduce you to someone.¡± ¡°What do you mean? Who?¡± Zhang Yi Hai felt as if he knew what his sister was talking about. At the same time, he felt as if he could not understand a word that she had said. Suddenly, the sound of the door was very loud and clear. Zhang Li Xue was about to speak when they both heard the sound. Swiftly, the siblings turned to look in that direction. A figure was seen walking into the hall. Zhang Yi Hai frowned. He had thought that this person might make a mistake when he entered the court. After all, his sister had already booked the ce. Before he could say a word, Zhang Yi Hai saw his sister stand up and walked over to the person. A strange feeling came to his heart. Zhang Yi Hai watched as his sister walked side by side with that man until they both reached his side. He nced at the man before shooting an inquiring look at his sister. ¡°Yi Hai, this is the person that I wanted to introduce you to.¡± Zhang Li Xue shed an awkward smile. At this time, she did not dare to meet his brother¡¯s gaze. ¡°This is Bai Qi. My boyfriend.¡± Chapter 257 257 An Unfair Match Zhang Yi Hai stared at the man beside his sister. His expression remained unchanged. His eyes did not miss the way his sister was looking at the man. Although he was not too happy with the current situation, Zhang Yi Hai did not embarrass Bai Qi. He stretched his hand and the two of them shook hands. Seeing this scene, Zhang Li Xue finally heaved in relief. She loved both her brother and Bai Qi. Of course, she did not want to see them both fighting as soon as they met. ¡°You¡¯re... Uncle Qi Zheng¡¯s student.¡± Zhang Yi Hai finally realized that he had seen this man before. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Zhang Yi Hai pursed his lips as he turned to his sister again. When he heard the news that his sister was dating, Zhang Yi Hai thought that his sister was seeing Mu Zhen Yu. But now that the man was someone else, Zhang Yi Hai was unable to react quickly to this news. ..... He realized that the reason his sister had asked him to y basketball outside was for this reason. ¡°How did the two of you get together?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a long story,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°Yi Hai, let¡¯s go over and sit down first. Otherwise, we can go out and find a cafe to talk?¡± Zhang Yi Hai considered his sister¡¯s suggestion. He nced at Bai Qi again and finally lowered his gaze. ¡°Then, let¡¯s go and talk somewhere else. It¡¯s more convenient that way.¡± Zhang Li Xue exchanged a nce with Bai Qi and smiled. She was relieved to see that Zhang Yi Hai did not show his dislike toward her boyfriend. Zhang Li Xue wondered if perhaps she has been thinking and worrying too much. Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s attitude made her lower her guard. ¡°Sister, we should go and get changed first,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°You don¡¯t want to eat feeling all sweaty, do you?¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that his brother¡¯s suggestion made sense. She turned to Bai Qi and spoke, ¡°Then, you should wait here for a while. My brother and I are going to get changed first.¡± ¡°Un.¡± Bai Qi nodded. He stretched his hand to pat her hair. ¡°Go ahead.¡± Zhang Li Xue bit her lower lips. She wanted to kiss her boyfriend, but with her brother around, Zhang Li Xue knew that she had to keep things low profile. ¡°I¡¯m going to grab the ball first.¡± Zhang Yi Hai turned around quickly. From the corner of his eyes, he watched as his sister walked over to the changing room with an unsuspected look on her face. A faint smile curled on his lips. For Zhang Yi Hai, it was really easy to trick his sister. This was how he and the triplets had stopped Mu Zhen Yu from being too close to his sister, wasn¡¯t it? Zhang Yi Hai had deliberately moved slowly. Once his sister was no longer within his eyesight, Zhang Yi Hai turned around and shot the basketball at Bai Qi. His movement was quick and sharp. Ordinary people would find it difficult to catch the ball, especially since Zhang Yi Hai was making a sudden attack. Unfortunately, Bai Qi was not an ordinary person. Seeing the ball flying in his direction, Bai Qi quickly received the ball with both hands. His receive was very neat, surprising Zhang Yi Hai. Once the ball was in his hand, Bai Qi bounced the ball a few times on the floor. His posture showed that he was experienced in this sport. Zhang Yi Hai narrowed his eyes. Initially, he wanted to bully his sister¡¯s boyfriend a little bit while she was away. He did not expect that his n would not work. ¡°You know how to y basketball,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°Yes. I was very active in high school.¡± Bai Qi passed the ball to Zhang Yi Hai again. Zhang Yi Hai received the ball easily before continuing to stare at the man in front of him. If his opponent was Mu Zhen Yu, it would be easy for him to find a way to drive him away. However, Bai QI¡¯s temperament was different than Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s. Zhang Yi Hai realized that he did not know much about this man. ¡°Then, how about a quick game?¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°Let¡¯s just y before my sisteres back.¡± Bai Qi understood Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s intention quickly. ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi quickly agreed. Didn¡¯t they say that boys bonded through sport? Perhaps he could use this chance to win Zhang Li Xue¡¯s brother¡¯s approval with his basketball skills. Bai Qi took off his coat and tossed it to the bench. Then, he followed Zhang Yi Hai to the center of the court. His face turned serious as Zhang Yi Hai started to toss the ball up. With a jump, Bai Qi grabbed the ball and ran to the other side. ... Zhang Li Xue came out of the bathroom and dried her hair with a towel. Now that she had introduced her brother to Bai Qi and saw that her brother¡¯s reaction was not as bad as she had imagined put her in a good mood. Zhang Li Xue looked into the mirror while humming a song. However, her movement halted the moment she heard the sound from the basketball court. The sound of the shoes screeching and the ball against the floor mixed together. The sound was especially loud with the basketball court being empty except for the three of them. Zhang Li Xue froze. The sounds alone could tell her that whateverpetition was going on outside was quite intense. She tossed her towel into her gym bag and ran outside. When she came out, Zhang Li Xue saw that her brother was having a match against Bai Qi. This was an unfair match as Bai Qi¡¯s shoes and attire were not as appropriate as Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s. Zhang Li Xue ran over to the bench. She wanted to shout for them to stop. However, seeing the determined look on Bai Qi¡¯s face made her halt. Her heart pounded loudly against her ribcage as she watched the match. She could only wait until one of them score before she could stop them. Chapter 258 258 Angry At the center of the basketball court, Bai Qi was still guarding Zhang Yi Hai. However, with the shoes that he was wearing now, it was definitely too hard for him to control his movement. They both knew that the match was unfair, but both of them chose not to say a word about it. Zhang Yi Hai dribbled the basketball left and right. Each time that he wanted to make a move, Bai Qi would appear in front of him and stop him from moving forward. His eyes narrowed. Zhang Yi Hai was quick to know that Bai Qi¡¯s skills were higher than his. If only Bai Qi was wearing proper shoes, then, he would lose this match terribly. A thought came to his mind. Knowing his sister¡¯s love for basketball, Zhang Yi Hai quickly thought that his sister should have liked this man for his skill. Bai Qi was quick to notice that Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s concentration was a bit off. He took the chance to steal the ball away. However, the shoes he wore made him slip. ..... Zhang Yi Hai quickly snapped out of his trance and took the chance to bypass Bai Qi¡¯s defense. He moved to the side and shot a three-pointer ball. Bai Qi took a deep breath as he watched the ball enter the hoop. Then, the ball fell down and bounced on the floor again. Bai Qi could not help but heave in disappointment. He made a reminder to get used to the shoes he was wearing and win the match. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai!¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s voice was loud in the hall. The two men stood up quickly and turned their heads almost at the same time. Seeing Zhang Li Xue¡¯s angry face made them both shiver in fear. ¡°Sister.¡± There was a trace of guilt in his eyes. His sister would not get angry easily, but each time that his sister was angry like this, Zhang Yi Hai would grow afraid of her. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her brother sternly. ¡°Is it fun to y a match with someone who was not wearing proper shoes? Do you know how slippery it can be to y in leather shoes? Why don¡¯t you try to wear one and y?¡± Bai Qi walked over, wanting to calm his girlfriend, however, the girl was quick to shoot him a sharp look. ¡°And you.¡± Zhang Li Xue pointed her finger at Bai Qi. ¡°Don¡¯t you remember that you have injured your legs a few days ago? And you still yed in those shoes?¡± She saw how Bai Qi had slipped because of the shoes he wore. That scene almost gave her a heart attack! The thought that he would be injured again made her distressed. Bai Qi still had to climb up the stairs to go home. If he injured his ankle again, how was he supposed to move around? The two men stared at Zhang Li Xue in silence. Both of them were in shock that they would suddenly get scolded. For a while, they did not know how to react. ¡°Li Xue,¡± Bai Qi was the first to speak. He stretched his hand, wanting to touch his girlfriend. But, the girl quickly avoided him. Seeing how angry she was at this time made his heart ache. However, Bai Qi knew that Zhang Li Xue was only concerned about him. ¡°Sister, I¡¯m sorry. It was my fault,¡± Zhang Yi Hai quickly spoke. ¡°I saw that Brother Bai was quite good at basketball and I wanted to see his skills.¡± Looking at the man who had suddenly be his sister¡¯s boyfriend made him unhappy. Zhang Yi Hai wanted to test Bai Qi¡¯s skills and at the same time, he wanted to bully him a little bit. He knew that his sister would not like what he do. However, he did not expect that his sister would be very furious. ¡°Li Xue, don¡¯t be angry,¡± Bai Qi spoke softly. His tone was coaxing her. ¡°It was my fault too. I shouldn¡¯t try to show off when I wasn¡¯t wearing proper shoes.¡± ¡°You said that you had almost gone professional. Is this the attitude of someone who almost goes professional?¡± Zhang Li Xue was still angry. Bai Qi swallowed anxiously. How can he forget that his little fairy can be very strict when ites to basketball? In the past, hadn¡¯t he experienced how it felt to train under her? Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s expression began to change. He turned to Bai Qi and asked, ¡°You almost go professional?¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Un. After high school, I did receive an invitation. However, I had to decline to enter medical school.¡± Zhang Yi Hai began to look at Bai Qi in a different light. He had thought that Bai Qi¡¯s skills were good. He did not expect that the man was that good. If only he was wearing proper shoes, Zhang Yi Hai would definitely lose the match. Realizing that a certain someone was still angry, the two men quickly turned to coax her again. ¡°Sister, didn¡¯t you say that you wanted to talk?¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke again. ¡°Why don¡¯t I go and change my clothes quickly? Then, we¡¯ll go to that chicken wings ce you wanted to go, alright?¡± Initially, it was he who wanted to interrogate his sister about her boyfriend. However, after what happened, Zhang Yi Hai did not think that he will have the chance to y the bad person. His sister was supposed to be the anxious one. But now, their roles had been reversed. Zhang Yi Hai could only hope that mentioning chicken wings would be able to calm down his sister. ¡°Then, you wait here. I¡¯ll go and change my clothes quickly.¡± Zhang Yi Hai quickly made his escape and left the angry Zhang Li Xue to Bai Qi. Bai Qi could only watch as Zhang Yi Hai made his escape. He looked at his girlfriend again and spoke in a gentle voice. ¡°Don¡¯t be angry, alright? I know that I was wrong. But Li Xue, I thought that ying a short match could perhaps help me to bond with your brother.¡± He stretched his hand and was finally able to hold her hands. ¡°I don¡¯t mean to be this reckless. I love you.¡± He smiled. ¡°I think I was just eager to get your brother¡¯s approval.¡± Chapter 259 259 Enjoying the Moment The atmosphere in the car was silent. Zhang Yi Hai was driving his sister¡¯s car with Bai Qi sitting shotgun and his sister in the back seat. Once in a while, Zhang Yi Hai would nce at his sister. However, Zhang Li Xue crossed her arms on her chest while looking out the window. Zhang Li Xue continued to stay angry. Even with Doctor Bai¡¯s sweet words, Zhang Li Xue remained unmoved. Her action made both Zhang Yi Hai and Bai Qi anxious. Zhang Yi Hai was especially worried as he was the one who had asked Bai Qi to y a match against him. He knew that it wasn¡¯t a fair match, but he still chose to bully that man. Zhang Yi Hai was feeling especially bad about it. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue was busy with her own thoughts. She could not help but think that this situation was not that bad. Earlier, she was still worried about how she was going to tell her brother about her rtionship. But now that Zhang Yi Hai had done something wrong, he no longer has the advantage. Bai Qi¡¯s words may have softened her heart a little, but Zhang Li Xue was nning to stay angry until the meal ended. This way, she could also protect Bai Qi from her brother. ..... This feeling was not that bad. Of course, both men were unaware of Zhang Li Xue¡¯s n. Otherwise, Zhang Yi Hai would probably faint in anger. After driving for a while, Zhang Yi Hai finally pulled over the car at the parking spot. He nced at the mirror and spoke cautiously, ¡°Sister, we have arrived.¡± Zhang Li Xue merely nced at her brother. Then, she alighted from the vehicle and headed to the restaurant without waiting for the men. Zhang Yi Hai touched the tip of his nose. It felt as if it has been a long time ago since he had made his sister angry. He did not know how to deal with the situation. His gaze shifted to Zhang Yi Hai, the person who was abandoned by his sister as well. After a brief hesitation, Zhang Yi Hai walked over to Bai Qi and cleared his throat. ¡°Aren¡¯t you my sister¡¯s boyfriend? Why didn¡¯t you know how to coax her?¡± Bai Qi heaved a sigh. He too was helpless in this situation. He had tried to coax Zhang Li Xue, but the girl was still angry at him. This was the first time that this situation had happened and Bai Qi too did not know what he should do. Zhang Yi Hai shook his head before he turned around to chase after his sister. Bai Qi stood in the parking space for a while. He took out his phone and hesitated. After a while, he sent a text to He Rong. Bai Qi knew that he needed some advice to coax his girlfriend. Fortunately, his friend replied to his message quickly. After reading He Rong¡¯s message, Bai Qi made a call and arranged a few things. Then, he went into the restaurant to look for the siblings. Zhang Li Xue gave him an unhappy look as he walked in. Her eyes narrowed as she wondered why would hee inte. ¡°Sorry. I was answering a text,¡± Bai Qi spoke. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s expression softened, thinking that Bai Qi should be answering a text from the hospital. Her heart was feeling a little guilty. ¡°Sister, let¡¯s order first,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke quickly, hoping to appease his sister before Bai Qi. The waiter walked over to their table and took their order. Then, the atmosphere turned quiet again. Zhang Li Xue looked at the men and tried her best to suppress herughter. The girl seemed to be enjoying this moment a little too much. Her heart almost melted upon seeing Bai Qi¡¯s pleading look. However, she decided to strengthen her resolve. They both had done something wrong and she needed to punish them a little longer. Time passed by and Zhang Li Xue finally heaved a long sigh. ¡°Since both of you know that you have done something wrong, then, I will let this matter go. But, the two of you should learn how to y nice.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nced at Bai Qi. He was still unwilling to y nice with a man that he barely knew... However, seeing the threatening look in his sister¡¯s eyes, Zhang Yi Hai could only nod obediently. ¡°Sister, I understand.¡± Bai Qi heaved a breath of relief when his girlfriend decided to stop ignoring him. He stretched his hand and held Zhang Li Xue¡¯s under the table. Fortunately, she no longer pulled away from him. A faint smile curled on his lips. Bai Qi held Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hand tighter, not wanting to let her go again. The food was quickly served. Zhang Yi Hai has been observing his sister for a while and thought that it was now safe for him to speak. ¡°Sister, how did you and Brother Bai get together?¡± ¡°Actually, Bai Qi and I met when we were in kindergarten. Then, he moved to S Country with his family,¡± Zhang Li Xue exined. ¡°It was until recently that I remembered that we had gone to the same kindergarten.¡± Bai Qi smiled as the memory came to his mind. Seeing that his girlfriend was busy telling her brother about how they met, Bai Qi took the opportunity to help her put her favorite chicken wings on her te. He did not interrupt while the siblings were talking. Bai Qi sat quietly as he continued to serve Zhang Li Xue her food. Of course, Zhang Yi Hai was observing his every move. The way that Bai Qi was looking at his sister surprised him a little bit. It was as if there was no one else in Bai Qi¡¯s eyes other than his sister. Zhang Yi Hai still did not ept Bai Qi as his sister¡¯s boyfriend. At this time, he decided to keep his eyes on Bai Qi. If this man made a mistake, then, he would not hesitate to remove him from his sister¡¯s side. Chapter 260 260 Give Me Your Support Dinner ended without any problem and the two men continued to keep everything civilized with Zhang Li Xue¡¯s presence. As they were about to leave the restaurant, Bai Qi went to the counter and took a bouquet of roses from one of the waiters. He walked over to his girlfriend and shed her a pitiful look on his face. Zhang Li Xue stared at the bouquet in shock. ¡°Is this for me?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Li Xue, I¡¯m sorry.¡± A while ago, he texted He Rong and asked how he should coax his angry girlfriend. His friend suggested he start by giving her some flowers or any sweet gift. If that does not work, he has to prepare to kneel on a durian while begging for her forgiveness. Just the thought of it made him anxious, but Bai Qi was willing to do it for his girlfriend. Bai Qi recalled that he had never given his girlfriend any flowers before. The two of them had dated for a while and he had not surprised her with a gift. He bought some flowers online and asked to be delivered to the restaurant. Bai Qi waited for his girlfriend¡¯s reaction anxiously. ..... Seeing a sweet smile curled on her lips as she took the flower from him made him feel more at ease. ¡°Thank you.¡± Zhang Li Xue sniffed the flowers and her cheek turned pink. At the side, Zhang Yi Hai clicked his tongue as he was watching this scene. His sister was no longer angry, but a certain someone was showing off by giving his sister a bouquet. He could also make his sister happy by giving her some flowers... Zhang Yi Hai was regretting that he had not thought of this idea first. Afterward, the three of them returned to the car and Zhang Li Xue did not forget to send her boyfriend back to his apartment first. On their way back to their house, Zhang Yi Hai could not help but look at his sister a few times. Seeing his sister smiling sheepishly at the flowers made him a bit unhappy. As the car stopped at the red lights, Zhang Li Xue finally heaved a long sigh and turned to her brother. ¡°Alright. What is it that you wanted to say?¡± Zhang Yi Hai pursed his lips. After a brief hesitation, he finally spoke, ¡°Sister, do you really like this man?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°I like him. Yi Hai, I don¡¯t know what you think of Bai Qi. But for me, he is simply the best. Being with him makes me very happy.¡± ¡°His condition did not seem very good, right?¡± Zhang Yi Hai recalled the apartment building where Bai Qi was living in. ¡°I did not date him because of his condition,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°If it¡¯s about money, then I have them on my own. I don¡¯t need him to spend his money on me. Bai Qi¡¯s condition might not seem that good, but he¡¯s working really hard to improve his situation.¡± ¡°I¡¯m just worried that you might get tricked by some bad person.¡± Zhang Li Xue sighed. She knew that her brother was only worried about her. Because of their family¡¯s wealth and status, there has been a few people who wanted to get close to them. Zhang Yi Hai was probably worried that Bai Qi was taking advantage of her. ¡°You can trust that Bai Qi had a good personality and morals. Otherwise, Uncle Qi Zheng would never take him as his student, right?¡± Zhang Yi Hai had to admit that what his sister said was the truth. ¡°Then, did Uncle Qi Zheng know about this?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded slowly. ¡°Un. He knows about it.¡± ¡°No way.¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at his sister in shock. He had thought that his sister would surely keep her rtionship underground. He would never think that their Uncle Qi Zheng already know about this. Of course, Zhang Yi Hai was still unaware that her uncles and aunts already know about this rtionship and had taken their turn to interrogate Bai Qi during their basketball match. The red lights turned to green, and the vehicle behind them blow the horn. Zhang Yi Hai continued to drive before turning to his sister again. ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng identally found out about it when I was visiting the hospital,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Yi Hai, you are my brother. I hope that you can give me your support and blessing on this matter. I dated Bai Qi because I like him. If this was a mistake, then, I¡¯m willing to make this mistake and learn from it.¡± Zhang Yi Hai did not say anything for a while. This was the first time that his sister had said something like this. Zhang Yi Hai knew that his sister was really serious about Bai Qi. It¡¯s not that he did not want his sister to be happy... But he may need a while to process this matter. ¡°Then, what about our dad? Does he know?¡± ¡°He... doesn¡¯t know about it yet.¡± Zhang Li Xue took a deep breath and spoke, ¡°I¡¯m nning to tell him about this soon. Yi Hai, how do you think he¡¯s going to react?¡± ¡°He definitely not going to like it,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Brother Bai will have to suffer.¡± ¡°I¡¯m nning to introduce Bai Qi to dad after great-grandpa¡¯s death anniversary,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°With our grandparents around, dad would not dare to bully my boyfriend that much, right?¡± Zhang Yi Hai thought that this n was quite good. While he and his father had often driven away men from getting too close to his sister, his grandparents were mostly worried that his sister was still single. If their grandparents knew that his sister was dating someone, they would definitely support her. Then, their father would be unable to say anything about it. After a few minutes, the car finally pulled over in front of their house. Zhang Li Xue turned to her brother and spoke, ¡°Yi Hai, I hope that you can help me to keep this secret for a while. When the timees, I wanted to tell our father myself.¡± Zhang Yi Hai pondered for a while before nodding. ¡°Un. I know.¡± Chapter 261 261 Mom, You Know about It Zhang Yi Hai came into the dining room the next morning only to find that no one else was around. After asking the auntie, he found out that his father and sister had gone to work, while his mother was answering a phone call in his father¡¯s office. He nced at the clock and decided to have his breakfast first. Halfway through his breakfast his mother walked into the room and sat down next to him. Li Qin Yao poured herself a cup of coffee before turning to her son. ¡°Are you going back to Capital City today?¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Un. There are still a few assignments that I need to finish. But, I¡¯lle back again next week.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll send you over to the airport.¡± ¡°Mom, it¡¯s fine. My flight is in the evening. I can grab a taxi to the airport.¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled. ¡°It¡¯ll be troublesome if you got stuck in traffic on your way home.¡± Li Qin Yao heaved a sigh. She could not help but feel a bit disappointed that her children did not need her that much. When did they grow up so fast? ..... Zhang Yi Hai ate the meat bun in his hand. His movement stopped when his gaze fell on the bouquet of roses on the table. He lowered his gaze and spoke, ¡°Mom, did you know about Sister?¡± Noticing that his mother did not reply to him quickly, Zhang Yi Hai raised his head and saw that his mother was looking at him. ¡°Yesterday, did your sister introduce you to someone?¡± Li Qin Yao asked. ¡°Yeah.¡± His lips curled into a faint smile. He did not expect that his mother would know what he was talking about. Zhang Yi Hai had expected that he will need to give his mother a few more clues. ¡°Mom, you know about it.¡± ¡°Hmm... Your sister told me about it and had introduced Bai Qi to me,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°Then, Dad is the only person who did not know about it?¡± Li Qin Yaoughed. ¡°Un. Your sister is still thinking of how she should tell your dad about it. Yi Hai, help your sister to keep this secret a while longer. When the timees, your sister will tell your dad herself.¡± Zhang Yi Hai lowered his head. ¡°Mom, you¡¯ve seen that man. What do you think about him?¡± ¡°Bai Qi?¡± Li Qin Yao pursed her lips as Bai Qi¡¯s face appeared in her mind. ¡°I met him a couple of times. I think he¡¯s a good and responsible person. The most important thing is that he liked your sister very much.¡± Li Qin Yao sighed as she recalled the adorable Bai Xi Xi. She liked that little girl very much. Bai Xi Xi was very adorable aspared to Zhang Li Xue when she was about that age. The young Zhang Li Xue only has basketball in her mind most of the time and acted like a little tyrant. But this was also because everyone around her spoiled Zhang Li Xue a little too much. She suddenly wanted to see young kids running around the house. Fortunately, her daughter is now seeing someone. If everything goes well, perhaps, their family members would grow. Later, she will only have to worry about her son. ¡°Then, what about you?¡± Li Qin Yao asked. ¡°What do you think of Bai Qi?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Zhang Yi Hai said with a shrug. ¡°It¡¯s still too early to say. I have only met him a few times. I don¡¯t pay that much attention to him.¡± The only thing he knew was that, Bai Qi was really good at basketball. Li Qin Yao thought that her son¡¯s reaction was kind of cute. Now that his sister was dating, could it be that he would be jealous of Bai Qi? After all, this boy has been sticky to his sister all the time. Since they were young, Zhang Li Xue would lead her brother and the triplets everywhere she go. The four boys were like her tails. ¡°Actually, I always thought that your sister would be together with Mu Zhen Yu.¡± A deep frown appeared on his face as he heard that man¡¯s name. Zhang Yi Hai recalled hisst meeting with Mu Zhen Yu yesterday. Now that he thought about it, Zhang Yi Hai wondered about Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s intention when he mentioned his sister¡¯s rtionship. In his opinion, Mu Zhen Yu did not have the right to tell him that his sister was dating someone. ¡°Mom, why do you think that my sister will be together with him?¡± ¡°After all, he¡¯s the only one who stayed around your sister¡¯s side,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°I thought that your sister might like him a little bit. When your sister told me that she was dating Bai Qi, I was surprised.¡± ¡°Mom, Brother Zhen Yu isn¡¯t a good person for my sister,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°It¡¯s impossible for my sister to be with him.¡± ¡°Why do you think so?¡± Although Zhang Li Xue was quite close to Mu Zhen Yu, Li Qin Yao remembered that her son and her husband had always been against that boy. Li Qin Yao understood that her husband did not like Mu Zhen Yu because he did not like his daughter to get close to another boy. Zhang Yu Han loved his daughter a lot and would view any boys as pigs that tried to take away the cabbage he had protected. In the past, Li Qin Yao had always thought that Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s cold attitude towards Mu Zhen Yu was because of his father. But why does it seem as if it was not the case? Li Qin Yao raised a brow. ¡°You don¡¯t think that Mu Zhen Yu like your sister?¡± But, ording to that boy¡¯s mother, Mu Zhen Yu liked her daughter. This was also the reason why she had asked Zhang Li Xue about Mu Zhen Yu previously. ¡°Perhaps he does like her. Just that, I don¡¯t think he liked her enough,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Even if they stay together, they would notst for a long time. Otherwise, don¡¯t you think that they would have been together a while ago?¡± Li Qin Yao let out a sigh again. ¡°I guess, you are right.¡± Zhang Yi Hai hid his expression. In his opinion, that person was a bit selfish. Mu Zhen Yu might like his sister, but he was not considerate of his sister¡¯s feelings. Fortunately, his sister was not too blind to date someone like Mu Zhen Yu. That rtionship would only hurt his sister. Chapter 262 262 Running a Few Errands After a long discussion with his little sister, Bai Qi finally decided to rent Zhang Li Xue¡¯s apartment in the west part of the city. In Bai Qi¡¯s opinion, his sister¡¯s education was the most important matter. Now that he had a little bit of money with him, Bai Qi naturally wanted to give his sister the best. Only by attending a better school would his sister have ess to better resources. Bai Xi Xi was worried about their future living arrangement. But since her brother had said that everything would be alright, Bai Xi Xi decided to listen to him. In the end, it was decided for Bai Qi to move in into the new apartment a few weeks after Zhang Li Xue¡¯s great-grandpa¡¯s death anniversary. As the day approached closer, Zhang Li Xue has been quite busy with the preparation. Her great-grandpa was an important figure in her life and Zhang Li Xue wanted to participate in every preparation. She could not let her mother do everything by herself. On the weekend, Zhang Li Xue left the house early and headed to Bai Qi¡¯s apartment. Just as she pulled over the vehicle at the usual parking spot, Bai Qi walked over and waved his hand. Zhang Li Xue unlocked her car and alighted. She waited until Bai Qi reached to her side and smiled. ¡°Have you waited for long?¡± ¡°Not that long.¡± Bai Qi leaned over and pecked at her lips. ..... These days, their date was often cut short and he missed spending his time with his girlfriend. As he was on his day off, Bai Qi decided to apany Zhang Li Xue around and help with the preparation. ¡°Do you want me to drive?¡± Zhang Li Xue thought of his offer and nodded. ¡°Un. That would be great too.¡± Bai Qi walked around the car and helped her with the door. Then, he slid into the driver¡¯s seat and turned to look at his girlfriend. ¡°Where are we going?¡± ¡°First, let¡¯s go and have breakfast.¡± Zhang Li Xue pouted. ¡°I¡¯m starving.¡± Bai Qi stretched his hand and pinched her nose. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you say earlier? If I had known, I can prepare something for you.¡± Zhang Li Xue had a sheepish smile on her face. Her heart was feeling very sweet. ¡°No. There¡¯s a new ce that Su Jin had mentioned previously. I heard that their noodles tasted quite good. Let¡¯s go and visit that ce. If it¡¯s good, we can bring Xi Xi to that ce as well.¡± Bai Qi would naturally agree with her proposal. The couple had a breakfast date. Then, with Zhang Li Xue¡¯s direction, Bai Qi drove her around the city to buy a few things that her mother had listed. It was around lunch hour when Zhang Li Xue hadpleted her mission. She was about to suggest going for a date when her phone rang. Zhang Li Xue saw the name on the caller ID and quickly picked up the phone. ¡°Li Xue, are you still outside?¡± Zhang Yu Ying spoke as the phone call was connected. ¡°Your mom said you are running a few errands for her.¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at Bai Qi. ¡°Un. I¡¯m still outside. Aunt, do you need anything?¡± ¡°Then, can youe over to my ce? I have a few things that I needed to pass to your mom.¡± ¡°Sure. Then, I¡¯lle over right away.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Li Xue, have you had your lunch yet? Why don¡¯t you stay and apany me for lunch as well?¡± ¡°This...¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at Bai Qi again. ¡°Aunt, I¡¯m with Bai Qi.¡± There was a brief pause before Zhang Yu Ying started tough happily. ¡°Oh... you¡¯re on a date?¡± Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze. Her cheek turned slightly pink. She was teased by her aunt and was embarrassed. ¡°This is fine too. Why don¡¯t you ask Bai Qi toe over to my ce as well?¡± Zhang Yu Ying spoke. ¡°Li Xue, remember thest time I invited you and Bai Qi over?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She could still remembering to her aunt¡¯s ce only to find that several of her uncles and aunts had gathered around to meet Bai Qi. It was a sneak attack and she was not ready for it. ¡°Last time, I did not expect your Uncle Qi to gather the others toe over.¡± Zhang Yu Ying heaved a sigh. ¡°I actually wanted to talk to Bai Qi. Unfortunately, because of some unexpected event, we did not manage to talk to him. Li Xue, will Bai Qi be free toe over and talk?¡± ¡°Aunt, let me ask him first.¡± Zhang Li Xue turned to Bai Qi and conveyed what her aunt had told her earlier. Bai Qi pondered over this matter and quickly agreed. ¡°Since it was not easy for us to arrange another time, let¡¯s go and see your aunt,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Anyway, I am curious as well to know what your aunt wanted to tell me.¡± ¡°Aunt, Bai Qi agreed. We¡¯ll be there in a few minutes, alright?¡± Zhang Yu Ying heaved a sigh. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll go and ask the auntie to make a few more dishes.¡± The two of them spoke briefly before they finally hung up. Zhang Li Xue looked at Bai Qi again and spoke, ¡°What do you think my aunt will tell you?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Bai Qi shed her a faint smile. ¡°But, we¡¯ll figure it out once we meet your aunt.¡± He recalled that year when his father¡¯s business had gone down and they had to file for bankruptcy. Everything was too chaotic. However, he could not pay too much attention to the business. His mother was pregnant with Xi Xi and her condition was not that good after she what happened. Bai Qi often apanied his mother. All day, his task was to prevent his mother from looking at the news. He had thought that his father would soon figure out a way and he did not want his mother to stress out too much. Just when he thought that everything would turn better, something happened to his father. And then, everything was out of control. Chapter 263 263 [Bonus chapter]Investigation After a few minutes, Bai Qi finally pulled over in front of the house. Just as Zhang Li Xue alighted, her Uncle Wei arrived and parked his vehicle next to her. Bai Qi walked over to his girlfriend¡¯s side and the two waited for Wei Jun Hao. ¡°Uncle Wei,¡± Zhang Li Xue greeted. Wei Jun Hao gave a nod. He looked at the couple in front of him and spoke. ¡°Just arrived?¡± ¡°Un.¡± ¡°Then, let¡¯s go in together,¡± Wei Jun Hao spoke. His gaze stopped at Bai Qi again and he shed the man a faint smile. Wei Jun Hao was still in the office a while ago, looking at a few documents, when his wife called. She told him that their niece will being over with her boyfriend, and he shoulde back home to have lunch with them. As someone who listened to his wife, Wei Jun Hao would naturally agree. Fortunately, he was not that busy and could look at the documentster. ..... Zhang Yu Ying walked out and was surprised to see them together. She finally looked at her niece and smiled. ¡°Li Xue, you¡¯re here. Go and invite Bai Qi to sit down in the living room first. The food will be done in a bit.¡± ¡°Aunt, do you need my help?¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°No need. No need. Just stay with Bai Qi and make yourself at home. I¡¯ll call you when the food is ready.¡± Zhang Yu Ying turned to her husband and the two of them headed into the kitchen together. Zhang Li Xue watched as their figure disappeared into the kitchen. Then, she looked at Bai Qi and hooked their arms together. ¡°Do you want to sit here? Or walk around the garden?¡± ¡°Well, up to you.¡± Bai Qi touched the tip of her nose and smiled. ¡°Then... let¡¯s head over to the garden. Their garden is quite beautiful.¡± Holding hands, Zhang Li Xue led Bai Qi outside to the garden. Since her aunt and Uncle Wei already know that she was dating, the couple did not have to hide from being seen. Knowing that Bai Qi was concerned about what her aunt was going to tell him, Zhang Li Xue deliberately talked about something else to divert his attention. The Wei family¡¯s garden was surrounded by a lot of flowers. Bai Qi watched his girlfriend with the flowers in the background with a dazed look in his eyes. He was suddenly reminded of that day he saw her at the kindergarten. On that day, the kindergarten made them perform on stage. Then, his little fairy was dressed in a flowery dress and he saw her standing among the flowers, just like this. Zhang Li Xue paused, noticing that Bai Qi¡¯s mind seemed to be wandering. She shook his hand and smiled. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± A thought came to her mind and the smile on her face faded. ¡°Are you still worried about what my aunt is going to say?¡± Bai Qi chuckled. ¡°No.¡± He took a step back, just so he could get a better view of her girlfriend with the flower background. ¡°It¡¯s just that, you¡¯re too beautiful.¡± The shade of pink on her face turned deeper. Zhang Li Xue was too embarrassed that she was unable to say a word. Her heartbeat elerated. Bai Qi seemed to enjoy the look on her face. ¡°Un. My little fairy.¡± This was the second time that she had heard him call her his little fairy. Zhang Li Xue bit her lips shyly and spoke, ¡°Why am I your little fairy?¡± His lips tilted up into a smile, but Bai Qi did not exin further. This girl seemed to forget that she had once called herself a flower fairy and said that she will make a good team with his tree. He stretched his hand and yed with a few strands of her hair. At this time, Zhang Yu Ying came out to tell them that the food was ready. The couple walked into the house and Zhang Li Xue saw that her aunt had prepared her favorite chicken wings. ¡°Fortunately, I brought some chicken wings from the market yesterday,¡± Zhang Yu Ying said when she saw the bright look on her niece¡¯s face. Zhang Li Xue went over to her aunt¡¯s side and hugged her arms tightly. ¡°Aunt, I know that you love me the best.¡± Zhang Yu Yingughed as she saw her coquettish act. ¡°Alright. Go and sit down. Let¡¯s eat first. Bai Qi should be hungry as well, right?¡± The group of four ate their meal, but the Wei couple did not mention anything about what they wanted to speak to Bai Qi. After the meal, Zhang Yu Ying asked the auntie to bring out some fruits and let Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi sit in the living room. Wei Jun Hao returned to his office for a while. Then, he came out with a file in his hand and sat in the living room. Bai Qi nced at the file in Wei Jun Hao¡¯s hand and his expression turned serious. He could not guess just what would the couple tell him. ¡°Bai Qi, after listening to your story thest time, I have asked your Uncle Wei to investigate what had happened,¡± Zhang Yu Ying spoke. A faint smile curled on her lips. ¡°I hope that you would not mind this.¡± She would always remember Bai Qi¡¯ste grandmother. Thest time they met, Zhang Yu Ying had apanied her niece to see Bai Qi onest time. The old woman was gentle and Zhang Yu Ying liked her. ¡°Aunt, I don¡¯t mind.¡± ¡°Initially, I only asked your uncle to investigate to understand what happened to your family,¡± Zhang Yu Ying continued. ¡°Your Uncle Wei had a few friends in S Country and we were able to learn about that matter quickly.¡± A few years passed and it seemed that there was a lot of missing information. If it was not for Wei Jun Hao¡¯s friends, it would be difficult for them to grab the news. Zhang Yu Ying nced at her husband before speaking again, ¡°Bai Qi, your father¡¯s business did not go as bad as you thought.¡± She took the documents from her husband and continued, ¡°This is what we found, but there are a lot of things that we still have to investigate further. Thepany had the chance to recover if it was not for a few of his friends setting him up.¡± Chapter 264 264 You Have Me Bai Qi sat quietly as the Wei couple told him what happened to his father¡¯spany. In the past, he was too worried about his mother¡¯s condition and had not paid too much attention to what happened in his father¡¯spany. Moreover, he could not understand much about it. Bai Qi had never thought that his father would have to suffer so much. Moreover, the person who pushed his father into that debt was someone he knew. That person was supposed to be his father¡¯s friend. But after he pushed his father into debt, he made his father sign an agreement that would make him lose thatpany forever. He wondered if his father knew that his friend was tricking him. Perhaps, that was the reason he ended his life? Otherwise, why would his father leave him and his mother? His father was so happy to know that he was going to be a father to a baby girl... Bai Qi could still remember that during his father¡¯s funeral, this person had also attended the funeral and spoke a few constion words to him. Then, his mother passed away after giving birth to Xi Xi. Bai Qi was too busy trying to raise his little sister that he no longer paid any attention to his father¡¯s business. After all, it was reported that thepany had gone bankrupt. ..... The most important matter for him was to survive the world with his sister. ¡°It seemed that the matter can be a bitplicated as well,¡± Wei Jun Hao spoke. ¡°Bai Qi, do you want us to continue and investigate?¡± Bai Qi had a serious look on his face as he pondered over this question. ¡°Uncle Wei, let me think of this matter first. I¡¯ll tell you when I have made my decision.¡± ording to Wei Jun Hao, the process might be long and a bit tedious. But his father might get the justice he deserved. This was a matter that Bai Qi had never thought about before. Therefore, he might have to think of this matter properly. After spending a few hours with the Wei family, Bai Qi and Zhang Li Xue finally left. Seeing that Bai Qi seemed to have a lot in his mind, Zhang Li Xue decided to drive back to his apartment. The house was quiet when they entered. Bai Xi Xi was not at home as Bai Qi had let her stay with Auntie Ji. Zhang Li Xue closed the door behind her and changed into her slippers. Just as she stepped into the living room, Zhang Li Xue found that someone had tugged at her arm and pulled her into his embrace. Zhang Li Xue paused when she felt Bai Qi resting his head on her neck. She did not know what was going through in his mind right now, but Zhang Li Xue could tell that he was not in the right mind. The only thing that she could do at this time was to give Bai Qi a hug and hope that he would know that whatever he decided to do next, she will be by his side. The couple stood in the center of the room without saying a word. After a while, Bai Qi finally moved. He pulled away from her and saw the concerned look on her face. ¡°Are you alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± A faint smile curled on his lips. Zhang Li Xue stared at his face for a few seconds longer. A thought came to her mind and she held both his hands and squeezed them. She led him to the sofa and let him sit down. ¡°Sit here for a while.¡± Bai Qi did not have the chance to say anything. Before he know it, Zhang Li Xue had already disappeared into the kitchen. A helpless sigh escaped him. Before he could figure out what she was up to, Zhang Li Xue returned to his side with a ss of water. ¡°Drink some water. You¡¯ll feel a lot better after this.¡± Bai Qi chuckled. He took the ss from her and took a sip. Then, he pulled her over to his side and let her sit with him. ¡°Li Xue, thank you.¡± ¡°Have you decided what you want to do next?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. Uncle Wei said that the process might take a long time and I might have to return to S Country for some legal procedure. It¡¯s just that... I¡¯m not sure if I¡¯m ready to return to that ce again.¡± In his mind, he did not have a lot of good memories in S Country. He lost his family members in that country. After he left with his sister, Bai Qi had no intention of returning to that ce. But now, he was not so sure... Zhang Li Xue cupped her hands around his cheek. Her touch snapped him out of his thought, forcing him to look at her. ¡°If it¡¯s bothering you too much, then, stop thinking about it,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Anyway, my uncle also said that you can take time to think of everything slowly. We¡¯re not in a rush.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll listen to you.¡± ¡°If you need my help with anything, you have to tell me.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at him straight in the eyes. ¡°Whatever it is, I promise that I will try to do what I can.¡± Zhang Li Xue knew that Bai Qi has been independent after he lost his family. He raised his little sister by himself and got to where he was by working hard alone. She was worried that Bai Qi would want to shoulder everything by himself. ¡°In the past, you might have no one to rely on,¡± Zhang Li Xue continued. ¡°But now, you have me.¡± His heart trembled as he listened to her words. ¡°Bai Qi, I want you to know that you can rely on me.¡± His throat bobbed. Bai Qi could not describe his feeling upon hearing her promise. He was already an adult when his parents passed away. No one had told him that he could rely on them. He wrapped his arms around her body and inched closer to kiss her on the lips. Bai Qi thought that the most fortunate thing that happened to him was meeting Zhang Li Xue. This thought will never change. Chapter 265 265 Death Anniversary A few days before Zhang Jing¡¯s death anniversary, the Zhang family gathered at the old house. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s grandparents, Zhang Xi and Liu Hui Lan returned from C Country, especially for that day. The usually quiet house had suddenly be livelier with everyone around. In the morning, everyone woke up earlier and dressed in a dark color outfit before they all went to the grave to visit Zhang Jing. The family stayed around for a while to clean up the ce a little bit and offered their prayers. It was only when the sun was up high that the family began to leave the ce. Zhang Yi Hai was talking to the triplets when he noticed that his sister was walking alone with her gaze stuck on the phone. It did not take him too long to guess that his sister was chatting with her boyfriend. Thinking of her n to introduce her boyfriend to his father afterward made him frown. Zhang Yi Hai nced at their father. He wondered how would their father react once he heard that his sister was in a rtionship. ..... Perhaps, with their grandparents around, his father would not react too badly. Zhang Yi Hai was not looking forward to seeing his sister bringing that man home. At the same time, he could not help but worry about his sister. He was feeling rather... conflicted. When they returned to the old house again, Zhang Yi Hai saw that her uncles and aunts, or rather, his father¡¯s friends, were already gathered in the house. The six of them had gone to the same school and joined the same basketball club. Since then, their rtionship has been very close. Zhang Yi Hai looked at his uncles and wondered if they would help to calm his father once the dating news broke out. However, Zhang Yi Hai soon realized that he did not know when will his sister bring her boyfriend over. Seeing that his mother was alone, Zhang Yi Hai went over to her side and offered to help cut some fruits. Zhang Yi Hai inched closer to his mother and whispered, ¡°Mom, do you know when will my sister bring her boyfriend over?¡± Li Qin Yao nced at the time. ¡°Probably in the evening. Your sister told me that he will be able toe after work.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nced at his sister who was chatting with their grandparents. ¡°Mom, how do you think that my dad will reactter? He¡¯s not going to beat my sister¡¯s boyfriend, right? ¡°Yi Hai.¡± Li Qin Yao smiled. ¡°Are you worried?¡± Zhang Yi Hai quickly retracted his gaze. ¡°Who is worried? I¡¯m not. I¡¯m just a little curious.¡± Li Qin Yaoughed as she looked at her dishonest son. This boy was clearly worried about his sister, but he was still denying it. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Your dad would not be able to do anything to Bai Qi. I¡¯ll make sure that he won¡¯t be too excessive,¡± Li Qin Yao said. At this time, an auntie walked over to inform Li Qin Yao that the food was prepared in the kitchen. Li Qin Yao turned to her son and spoke, ¡°Yi Hai, go and help to light up the grill. Later, we¡¯ll have some barbecue.¡± Zhang Jing was someone who liked to eat meat, especially barbecued meat. On his death anniversary, the family would gather around to barbecue some meat in the backyard. Then, they would talk about Zhang Jing and reminisce their best memories of him. With his mother¡¯s instruction, Zhang Yi Hai quickly went to the backyard to deal with the griller. The smell of smoke filled the backyard and soon, the others started toe out to look around. The triplets looked at the basketball court in the backyard and quickly proposed a match. With the number of people gathering around the house, it was not hard to form a team. However, no one seemed to notice that the person who would usually be enthusiastic about a basketball match was keeping low. Zhang Li Xue watched as her cousin, Wei Zi Ming called the others to go out and y together. However, for the first time, she was not very interested in ying with them. At this time, she had a bigger matter to think about. A few hourster, Bai Qi was going to arrive and she was going to introduce him to her father. Zhang Li Xue was conflicted. She thought that she should pick another day to introduce Bai Qi to her father. After all, it was her great-grandfather¡¯s death anniversary. It doesn¡¯t seem quite proper to invite Bai Qi toe over. However, after discussing this matter with her mother, Zhang Li Xue decided to invite Bai Qi over. Seeing how everyone was gathered around the house, Zhang Li Xue realized that they could be her biggest supporters. With her mother, grandparents, uncles, and aunt¡¯s presence, surely, her father would not be too angry when she introduced Bai Qi, right? Zhang Li Xue could not stop worrying. The phone in her hand chimed. Zhang Li Xue nced at the screen and saw the text from Bai Qi. His shift had ended and he was on his way to the old house. Her eyes widened in surprise. Zhang Li Xue stood up and walked over to her mother. ¡°Mommy!¡± The moment she called her mother, Zhang Li Xue realized that there were a few of her aunts with her mother as well. Her cheek turned a little pink from embarrassment. ¡°Alright. You girls help me with the food preparation first,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke calmly. ¡°I have something to talk to Li Xue first.¡± Fortunately, no one seemed to mind what happened. They lowered their gazes and continued with the food preparation for their barbecue. Seeing that the others were not paying attention to her, Zhang Li Xue pulled her mother to a corner and spoke, ¡°Mommy, Bai Qi is on his way here.¡± Li Qin Yao froze when she heard her daughter¡¯s words. A few secondster, she began tough. ¡°So, you call me out because you are worried?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. Then, she shook her head. ¡°You silly girl.¡± Li Qin Yao pinched her daughter¡¯s cheek. ¡°Just open the door for him when he arrived. Don¡¯t worry about your father. I know how to talk to him.¡± Chapter 266 266 Be Nice As the food sizzled on the grill, everyone came out of the house and gathered in the backyard. The younger generations were having a basketball match, while the older generations were helping with the griller while drinking to their heart¡¯s content. Zhang Yu Han looked at the lively atmosphere outside the house and sighed. He wanted to go out to join the fun, but his wife made him stay indoors to tidy up the ce a little bit. There were a lot of guests and the ce was slightly messy. As the host, it was his job to make sure that the ce was clean. On the side, his parents, Zhang Xi and Liu Hui Lan were watching the TV. His daughter was sitting beside them. However, the girl¡¯s attention was on her phone. Zhang Yu Han watched this scene and thought that there was something strange about it. However, he could not figure out what it was... Suddenly, Zhang Li Xue stood up and bolted over to the door. Before he could say something, someone had pressed the doorbell. Of course, Zhang Yu Han did not think too much about it. He thought that his daughter had ordered some takeaway and was going out to take her food. ..... ¡°Are you done with cleaning?¡± Hearing his wife¡¯s voice made him turn. ¡°Un. Just finished.¡± ¡°Then,e with me for a while,¡± Li Qin Yao said. Zhang Yu Han followed his wife to the kitchen. Seeing the mysterious look in her eyes made him curious to know what she was going to tell. His curiosity heightened up when he saw that his wife was holding both of his hands. Everyone was outside, but what was his wife trying to do when she pulled him to a quiet ce? Thinking of all the possibilities that the two of them could do in the kitchen makes him smile. ¡°Hubby, promise me that you will stay calm,¡± Li Qin Yao said. Zhang Yu Han raised a brow andughed. ¡°What is it?¡± Seeing that his wife did not answer him right away, Zhang Yu Han finally heaved a long breath and spoke, ¡°Well, I promise.¡± The smile on her face widened. ¡°Li Xue is bringing a friend today.¡± ¡°A friend?¡± All of the sudden, Zhang Yu Han had a premonition. ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Li Qin Yao nodded. ¡°She wanted to introduce her friend to you. So, whatever it is, you have to stay calm, alright?¡± His instinct was telling him that this should not be just a friend. Otherwise, why would his wife ask him to stay calm? Zhang Yu Han could hear voicesing from the living area. He stared at his wife for a few seconds before he walked out to look at what was going on. When he came out, Zhang Yu Han noticed that his parents were talking to a stranger. The most amazing thing was that this stranger seemed to be holding hands with his daughter. His face turned darker. Before Zhang Yu Han could go over and ask what was going on, his wife had already grabbed his arms. He looked at her and saw the smile on her face. It turned out that his wife had a reason when she asked him to stay calm. Noticing his presence, Zhang Li Xue turned and froze for a few seconds. The smile on her face became awkward. ¡°Daddy.¡± Taking a deep breath, Zhang Yu Han followed his wife and walked over to his daughter. He gave the stranger a lookover and realized that he had seen this man before. ¡°Daddy.¡± Zhang Li Xue went to her father¡¯s side and held his arms. Her eyes were watching him cautiously. Seeing that her father was still staring at Bai Qi made her anxious. Zhang Li Xue had an urge to cry. She was too anxious to introduce Bai Qi to her father. Her heart was beating fast and her hands felt a little mmy. Seeing her mother¡¯s encouraging smile gave her confidence. Zhang Li Xue inhaled a deep breath and spoke again, ¡°Daddy, I have someone that I¡¯d like to introduce you to.¡± This time, her father finally looked at her. However, her father¡¯s gaze was really that scary. ¡°This is Bai Qi.¡± Zhang Li Xue swallowed. ¡°He¡¯s my boyfriend. We¡¯re... dating.¡± My boyfriend! That words almost gave Zhang Yu Han a heart attack. It seemed that the day he was afraid of had finally arrived. His daughter brought home a man and introduced him as her boyfriend! Zhang Yu Han could not describe his feeling at this moment. As she finished the brief introduction, Bai Qi held her hand and stood in front of her father. ¡°Hello, uncle.¡± Bai Qi stretched his hand. Zhang Yu Han shook his hand and nodded. ¡°Un.¡± A breath of relief escaped her. Zhang Li Xue looked at the two men in front of her. Then, her gaze finally stopped at Bai Qi. She could not help but think that Bai Qi was amazing. He was so calm to be in front of her father. ¡°Alright, Yu Han, why are you staring at the boy like that?¡± It was Zhang Li Xue¡¯s grandmother Liu Hui Lan who had spoken up and broken the tense atmosphere. ¡°We have a guest here. Why don¡¯t you be a little friendlier?¡± Liu Hui Lan looked at the young man that her granddaughter had brought back with a satisfied smile on her face. These days, she has been worrying that her granddaughter was still single. In the past, she had always thought that it was funny how her son would prevent every boy who tried to get close to Zhang Li Xue. But as years went by, Liu Hui Lan finally realized that her son was too overprotected. Who knew how long she and her husband had left? Liu Hui Lan wanted to see her granddaughter get married before she passed away. The corner of his lips began to twitch. Zhang Yu Han knew that with his parents around, he could only stay calm first. He watched as his parents started to chat with Bai Qi and frowned. Then, he turned to his wife and asked, ¡°You know that Li Xue is seeing someone?¡± ¡°Of course, I know.¡± Li Qin Yao did not try to hide this fact. ¡°I have met him a few times. Hubby, I think, Bai Qi is good for Li Xue.¡± The frown on his face deepened. ¡°You approve of him?¡± Li Qin Yaoughed. ¡°If I did not approve of him, would I let Li Xue bring him home? Alright. You promised that you will stay calm. This is the first time Li Xue had brought home someone. You have to be nice to him, okay?¡± Chapter 267 267 I Need a Drink The atmosphere in the backyard was very lively with the sounds ofughter. Seeing that they were running out of drinks, Wei Jun Hao volunteered to go to the kitchen and pick up some stuff. After all, as the son-inw of the Zhang family, this was something that he should do. Wei Jun Hao was about to enter the house when he noticed that the atmosphere in the living room was a little too strange. Then, he slowly realized that there was an additional person in the room. His eyes finally fall on Bai Qi. Then, Wei Jun Hao shifted his gaze to Zhang Yu Han before he took a few steps back and ran away. A few cursing words escaped his lips. Wei Jun Hao looked for his wife and spoke, ¡°Something happened.¡± Zhang Yu Ying was in the middle of chatting with the others when her husband suddenly appeared. Her brow furrowed upon noticing Wei Jun Hao¡¯s pale face. ¡°What happened?¡± ¡°Li Xue invited Bai Qi over,¡± Wei Jun Hao spoke. ¡°Yu Han is in the living room with them.¡± The chattering voices gradually dimmed. Suddenly, everyone was looking at Wei Jun Hao in shock. ..... ¡°Bai Qi?¡± Lin Xiao Feng spoke. ¡°Li Xue¡¯s boyfriend,¡± Su Ming Yuan exined. ¡°You were in Capital City when Li Xue introduced him to us.¡± Lin Xiao Feng nodded. On that day, Qi Ming Wei invited him toe to the Wei residence as well. However, he was too busy with his work and could not take a day off on short notice. Hearing that the boy was around, Lin Xiao Feng turned, wanting to head over and look at the boy. However, before he could take another step, Wei Jun Hao tugged at his arm, stopping him. ¡°Don¡¯t go over!¡± Wei Jun Hao warned. Lin Xiao Feng frowned. ¡°Why not?¡± ¡°Are you crazy?¡± Wei Jun Hao looked at his friend in disbelief. ¡°Li Xue is bringing her boyfriend to introduce him to Yu Han for the first time. Do you think that Yu Han would be in a good mood at this time?¡± Feng An Yu muttered a cursing word. ¡°Guys, do you think Yu Han would kill us if he knew that we have been introduced to Bai Qi before him?¡± Hearing his words made the others pause. Su Ming Yuan cursed. He looked at his friends and spoke, ¡°Do you think we should escape?¡± Lin Xiao Feng chuckled. ¡°I have nothing to do with this.¡± The group of adults began to argue about what they should do. Everyone was worrying about Zhang Yu Han¡¯s reaction. They all knew that Zhang Li Xue was dating someone, but no one had said a word to Zhang Yu Han. If Zhang Yu Han knew about this, then, they would be in deep trouble. Zhang Yu Ying was watching everyone discussing this matter in silence. After a while, she stood up and headed to the house. Zhang Li Xue had brought her boyfriend back. As a close family member, how can she not be around to join the fun? However, before she could make her move, the group of people had alreadye out of the house. Liu Hui Lan stood beside Bai Qi as she chatted with him about this and that. Seeing her daughter standing not too far away, Liu Hui Lan waved her hand to call her over. ¡°Yu Ying,e over. Look who¡¯s here. This young man is Li Xue¡¯s boyfriend. Bai Qi, this is Li Xue¡¯s younger aunt, Zhang Yu Ying.¡± Liu Hui Lan was too happy that her granddaughter had brought home a man and had be a little talkative. Bai Qi shed a smile and nodded. ¡°Hello, aunt.¡± Their small exchange was noticed by the group of adults. Seeing that everyone was getting together, eating, and drinking, Liu Hui Lan led Bai Qi over, wanting to introduce him to everyone else. Zhang Yu Ying shifted her gaze to her brother to look at his reaction. The cold look in his eyes was too terrifying. ¡°Yu Ying.¡± Before Zhang Yu Ying could escape, her brother had already called her name. Zhang Yu Ying had no other choice but to look at her brother. ¡°Brother, what is it?¡± Her heartbeat elerated as she waited for him to speak. ¡°I think I need a drink,¡± Zhang Yu Han said. ... The lively atmosphere in the backyard continued. However, the air was a little different with Bai Qi¡¯s presence. Bai Qi sat at the chair and watched as Qi Zheng¡¯s daughter, Qi Yue, put a te of barbecued food on the table. ¡°Brother, this is for you,¡± Qi Yue spoke. ¡°Thank you.¡± Bai Qi smiled. Seeing that the little girl continued to stare at him made him chuckle. ¡°Brother, is it true that you are dating Sister Li Xue?¡± ¡°Well, it¡¯s true.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Then, Sister Li Xue is your girlfriend?¡± Bai Qi nced at his girlfriend who was sitting beside him. ¡°Well, she is my girlfriend.¡± Hearing him say those words in front of the other kids made her embarrassed. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s cheek quickly turned pink. She lowered her gaze and pulled the te of food to Bai Qi. ¡°Stop talking. Eat first. You should be hungry.¡± Bai Qiughed. ¡°Alright.¡± ... On another side, Wei Jun Hao and the others were watching Zhang Yu Han with worry. It has been a while since Zhang Yu Han touched alcoholic drinks and now, the man continued to drink with his eyes set on Bai Qi. In the end, it was Qi Ming Wei who snatched the can away from him. ¡°Alright. Stop drinking too much. Didn¡¯t you say that your wife didn¡¯t like you drinking too much?¡± Zhang Yu Han was about to grab another can of beer when he heard Qi Ming Wei¡¯s words. Thinking of his wife he decided not to drink too much. ¡°Yu Han, are you so upset that Li Xue brought home a man?¡± Lin Xiao Feng asked. ¡°Isn¡¯t this a good thing that Li Xue is dating someone?¡± Zhang Yu Han heaved a long sigh. ¡°You don¡¯t understand this feeling. I have been watching Li Xue grow up. And now, some pig is eyeing my baby.¡± Chapter 268 268 For His Daughter Zhang Yu Han sat alone as he tried topose his thought after hearing his daughter¡¯s dating news. After that young man appeared, Zhang Yu Han could see that his wife and his parents were protecting that man as well as his daughter. His friends were telling him that it was alright for Li Xue to have a boyfriend. However, other than Qi Zheng, none of them had a daughter. Qi Zheng¡¯s daughter was still in school. Therefore, none of them could rte to his feelings. This made Zhang Yu Han frustrated but had no way to vent his feelings. Zhang Yu Han was itching to take another drink, but when he recalled that his wife did not like the smell that much, he could only restrain himself. A long, heavy sigh escaped him. Suddenly, a shadow loomed over him. Zhang Yu Han looked up and saw that his daughter was standing in front of him with a te of barbecued food in her hand. ¡°Daddy, you haven¡¯t eaten that much.¡± Zhang LI Xue sat down. ¡°You always nagged me when I skipped my meals and now, you¡¯re doing almost the same. I brought you some food, you have to eat them, alright?¡± ..... His gaze fell on the chicken wings on the te. Then, a faint smile curled on his lips. ¡°Alright.¡± He wiped his hand with a wipe and began to nibble on the food. Then, he swept his gaze around the ce and saw that the boys were sitting around Bai Qi. With his son and the triplets around, Zhang Yu Han was more at ease. When he looked at his daughter again, Zhang Yu Han saw that the girl was watching him cautiously. It seemed like she had something to say to him, but was too scared to say them out loud. Zhang Yu Han heaved a long sigh. He put down the te on hisp and spoke, ¡°Alright. What is it that you¡¯re going to tell me?¡± ¡°Daddy.¡± Zhang Li Xue hesitated. She waited for her father to look at her and spoke, ¡°You... don¡¯t like Bai Qi?¡± Zhang Yu Han pursed his lips. ¡°Why do you think that way?¡± ¡°Well, you certainly did not look too happy when I introduced him.¡± She lowered her gaze to hide the hint of disappointment in her eyes. Zhang Yu Han stared at his daughter¡¯s face for a long time. He could see that the girl was upset that he did not give her the warm wee that she had expected. ¡°It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t like him,¡± Zhang Yu Han spoke. ¡°But Li Xue, this is the first time you have brought home someone and introduced him as your boyfriend. To tell you the truth, I still did not know how I feel about this. You have to give me time to process this information.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh. Hearing that it was not because his father did not like Bai Qi made her feel more at ease. The girl stared at his father for a long time before she spoke again, ¡°Daddy, I like him very much. This is also the first time that I have liked someone this much.¡± Zhang Yu Han could not exin the stifling feeling in his heart when he heard her confession. ¡°And you¡¯re my daddy,¡± Zhang Li Xue continued. ¡°A very important person to me. Of course, I hope that you will give your approval and blessings.¡± Without her parents¡¯ approval and blessings, she would not be happy. They were the people who had raised her. Of course, their opinion would matter to her. Zhang Yu Han¡¯s feelings were ratherplicated. But he realized that his daughter valued his opinion very much. Just look at how anxious she was while she was introducing that man to him. Zhang Yu Han could see that his daughter was really afraid that he would reject that man before even trying to get to know him. After a long time, Zhang Yu Han finally let out a sigh. ¡°Well, since you like him, then, I will try to get to know him first.¡± Seeing how fast her lips bloomed into a smile made himugh. Zhang Li Xue rushed over to sit beside her father. She wrapped her arms around his body and leaned on his shoulder. ¡°Daddy, thank you.¡± Was she that happy to hear that he was willing to give that man a chance? Zhang Yu Han decided to put aside his feeling for his daughter. ¡°That young man... he¡¯s the doctor who was looking after you when you were admitted for appendicitis?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded enthusiastically. ¡°So, that was why he seemed a little familiar,¡± Zhang Yu Han said. ¡°He is also the person who helped you when you sprained your ankle at Huan Huan¡¯s wedding, right?¡± ¡°Un. Daddy, you remembered him.¡± There was a hint ofughter in her voice. Zhang Li Xue was ted. In her opinion, her father¡¯s opinion towards Bai Qi shouldn¡¯t be too bad. Otherwise, he would not remember Bai Qi that well. ¡°Well, Bai Qi is a doctor.¡± Zhang Li Xue decided to talk a bit about her boyfriend and let her father have a good impression of him. ¡°He¡¯s also Uncle Qi Zheng¡¯s student.¡± Zhang Yu Han narrowed his eyes. ¡°Qi Zheng¡¯s student?¡± Unfortunately, Zhang Li Xue failed to notice the dangerous glint in her father¡¯s eyes. The girl continued to tell her father about how she met Bai Qi again at the hospital. Qi Zheng¡¯s student? He had almost forgotten that Qi Zheng had introduced Bai Qi as his student when Zhang Li Xue was admitted to the hospital. Was that how they developed their feelings? Zhang Yu Han narrowed his eyes. It seemed that he will have a long talk with Qi Zheng after this. Meanwhile, Qi Zheng who was busy roasting some marshmallows for his daughter suddenly felt cold air blowing on his neck. He stood up straight and looked around. ¡°Dad, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Qi Yue asked. Qi Zheng shook his head and shed a smile. ¡°Nothing.¡± When his daughter looked away, Qi Zheng touched his neck and mumbled, ¡°Maybe it¡¯s just my imagination.¡± Chapter 269 269 I Still Don¡¯t Approve On the other side, Bai Qi was surrounded by Zhang Li Xue¡¯s little brothers. Everyone was curious to see just what kind of person their Sister Li Xue has been dating. After Zhang Li Xue left his side, Bai Qi spent a long time answering their questions about a lot of things. Zhang Yi Hai stayed close to them to watch as everyone was trying to put pressure on Bai Qi. Now that he had met everyone, Bai Qi began to understand why her uncles and aunts protect her very much. Other than his girlfriend, Qi Yue was the only girl in the group. Because of this, the two girls were pampered by their aunts and uncles very much. Bai Qi continued to listen to the boys warning him not to bully their Sister Li Xue too much. After a while, he raised his head and turned to look at his girlfriend. Their gazes met for a few seconds before Zhang Li Xue turned. After a brief hesitation, Bai Qi stood up and excused himself. He walked over to where his girlfriend and her father were seated and smiled. Zhang Li Xue looked at him shyly as he approached. ..... Noticing that his daughter was behaving a little strangely, Zhang Yu Han finally raised his head and followed his daughter¡¯s gaze. His expression changed when he saw Bai Qi approaching. However, a whileter, the look on his face gradually faded. Zhang Yu Han recalled that he had made a promise to his daughter that he will try to get to know Bai Qi well. ¡°Uncle,¡± Bai Qi greeted him politely. ¡°Just have a seat.¡± Zhang Yu Han shed a stiff smile as his gaze met with Bai Qi. His eyes narrowed as he watched the young man sit down beside his daughter. Bai Qi leaned over to Zhang Li Xue and whispered something that made her smile. What should he do? He really wanted to push this young man away from his daughter. However, he had promised his daughter that he will try. He had promised his wife that he would y nice. Zhang Yu Han cleared his throat and the couple raised their head to look at him. This situation made him feel awkward. He did not know just how he should try to get along with this person. ¡°Have you tried the food? I hope the food is to your liking.¡± Zhang Yu Han began to regret saying those words after they left his lips. Why would he suddenly mention the food? ¡°The foods were very delicious,¡± Bai Qi answered. ¡°Uncle, thank you for inviting me.¡± His lips turned into a weak smile. If it was not for his wife¡¯s persuasion, Zhang Yu Han would never think of inviting Bai Qi to join their barbecue party in the backyard. ¡°It¡¯s good that you are enjoying them.¡± Zhang Yu Han nced at his daughter before lowering his gaze. He could only hope that time would pass quickly so he could escape this awkward situation. Bai Qi leaned over to Zhang Li Xue again and whispered a few words to her. There was a hesitant look in her eyes. But seeing the look on Bai Qi¡¯s face, Zhang Li Xue finally heaved a sigh. ¡°Daddy, I¡¯m going over to look at the food.¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke as she stood up. Her lips curled into a smile when she saw that her father was looking at her. ¡°Do you want anything else? I can go and grab it for you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. I¡¯m not really hungry,¡± Zhang Yu Han said. With Bai Qi around, Zhang Yu Han no longer had much of an appetite. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll go and take some fruits for you,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke before she turned away. Zhang Yu Hai watched as his daughter left. A whileter, he finally realized that he was alone with Bai Qi. The expression on his face stiffened again. Could it be that his daughter had deliberately stepped away so that he could have a conversation with Bai Qi? Zhang Yu Han thought that the possibility was very high. He continued to fiddle with the ss in his hand while arranging the words he wanted to say to him in his mind. ¡°Uncle, you can say what you wanted to say.¡± Zhang Yu Han chuckled when he heard Bai Qi¡¯s words. He had to admire Bai Qi¡¯s courage to deliver himself to him like this. He met Bai Qi¡¯s gaze and spoke, ¡°I¡¯m sure that you already know that you are the first man that my daughter has introduced as her boyfriend.¡± Bai Qi nodded but did not say anything else. ¡°In the past, everyone around Li Xue had worked hard to drive away some flies around her.¡± Zhang Yu Han chuckled. ¡°However, you still managed to go past our guards and get close to her.¡± ¡°I can see that Li Xue is loved and protected by everyone around her,¡± Bai Qi said. In fact, Bai Qi was very d that his little fairy has been well protected by her family. Otherwise, how could he meet her again and be given the chance to date her? ¡°Let me just be honest with you,¡± Zhang Yu Han said. ¡°I still don¡¯t approve of you dating my daughter. In your line of work, your patients will always be your priority. There will be days when you cannot be by Li Xue¡¯s side when she needs you.¡± Bai Qi swallowed as he tried to hide the disappointed look in his eyes. He wanted to say that he will always be by Li Xue¡¯s side, but he did not want to make an empty promise. ¡°However, my daughter seems to like you very much,¡± Zhang Yu Han continued. ¡°For my daughter¡¯s sake, I will give you a chance.¡± His eyes lit up when he heard those words. ¡°For now, I will keep my eyes on you,¡± Zhang Yu Han said. ¡°You should know that Li Xue has a big family. If you dare to hurt my daughter, we won¡¯t let you go. Making you unable to stay in this country is very easy.¡± Bai Qi sat up straight. ¡°Uncle, I promise that I won¡¯t do anything that will hurt Li Xue.¡± Zhang Yu Han sneered. ¡°Actions talk louder than words. I won¡¯t believe in your promise. But you should show that you really mean what you say.¡± Chapter 270 270 Someone Needs to Vent A while ago, Li Qin Yao could not help but be anxious upon hearing that her husband was left alone with Bai Qi. Worried that her husband would say something that would make Bai Qi ufortable, Li Qin Yao decided to walk over and check what was going on. When Li Qin Yao walked over to her husband¡¯s side, she noticed that the air around him and Bai Qi was not as tense as she had thought. Li Qin Yao wrapped her arms around her husband¡¯s shoulder and shed a smile. ¡°What did the two of you talk about?¡± ¡°Bai Qi was telling me about his work at the hospital,¡± Zhang Yu Han answered with an innocent look on his face. Now that his wife had appeared, of course, he could not continue to threaten this boy. ¡°Where¡¯s Li Xue?¡± Li Qin Yao swept her gaze around the ce. ¡°She said she¡¯s going to take some food,¡± Zhang Yu Han said. ¡°That¡¯s right, what¡¯s taking her so long?¡± He looked around and finally saw his daughter standing near the griller with the boys surrounding her. ¡°Bai Qi, it¡¯s gettingte,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°How about spending the night here? We have many extra rooms.¡± Zhang Yu Han tightened his hand into a tight fist. He only agreed to give Bai Qi a chance to date his daughter. And now, his wife was inviting this young man to stay? ..... His face remained expressionless, however, Zhang Yu Han was very unhappy. ¡°Aunt, it¡¯s alright. I can¡¯t stay,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°I still have an early shift tomorrow. Moreover... my sister is at home.¡± It was then that Li Qin Yao remembered Bai Qi¡¯s little sister. ¡°Next time, you can bring your sister over as well. There are a lot of kids around. They can apany her to y.¡± Li Qin Yao remembered that adorable little girl and thought that it was too pitiful to let her stay at home alone. Bai Qi smiled. ¡°Then, next time, I¡¯ll bring Xi Xi around as well.¡± The two of them chatted briefly. Then, Bai Qi nced at his watch and knew that he could not stay for too long. When Zhang Li Xue finally returned with her food, Bai Qi mentioned that he could not stay for too long. Zhang Li Xue could not hide her disappointment. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll walk you out?¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Li Xue, Bai Qi, wait!¡± As they walked over to the door, Zhang Yu Ying walked over to their side with a paper bag in her hand. Zhang Yu Ying passed the bag to Bai Qi and spoke, ¡°Bai Qi, bring back some food home and eat themter.¡± Bai Qi peeked into the bag and saw a few food containers, fruits as well as some snacks. ¡°Aunt, this is too much.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not.¡± Zhang Yu Ying smiled. ¡°You can eat them slowly with your sister.¡± Bai Qi tightened his grip around the bag. ¡°Then, thank you, Aunt.¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Yu Ying nodded. ¡°Be careful on your way home.¡± Bai Qi paused. ¡°Aunt, I have thought about the question you asked me the other day.¡± His expression turned serious. ¡°I¡¯d like to proceed with the investigation.¡± ¡°Are you sure?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°I know that it might take a while to look at what happened a few years ago. But, I¡¯d like to know what really happened.¡± Zhang Yu Ying¡¯s smile turned gentler. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll talk to your Uncle Wei about it. We¡¯ll talk to you when we receive any news.¡± ¡°Thank you, aunt.¡± After a brief chat, Bai Qi finally left. Zhang Yu Ying turned around to the living room and found that the room was especially quiet. Other than her parents, everyone else seemed to have disappeared. Zhang Yu Ying turned to her mother and asked, ¡°Mom, what happened to everyone?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Liu Hui Lan nced at the backyard. ¡°Your brother asked the others for a basketball match.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Zhang Yu Ying turned and headed out to look for everyone else. On the basketball court, a group of old and young men formed two teams for a basketball match. This time, even her sons were dragged into it. Zhang Yu Ying walked over to her sister-inw and asked. ¡°What happened? Why are they ying basketball suddenly?¡± Li Qin Yao looked at her husband and sighed. ¡°Someone needs to vent after meeting his daughter¡¯s boyfriend for the first time. Naturally, the others would be his victim.¡± Zhang Yu Ying stared at her brother who was dribbling the basketball over to the hoop. In one swift move, he jumped up high and dunked the ball into the hoop. Zhang Yu Han might be in his fifties, but he was still as agile and energetic as he was when he was young. Perhaps it was because he often works out and practices whenever he has the chance. In a while, the others who were on Zhang Yu Han¡¯s team began to cheer. Wei Zi Kai stood at the side and reported the points. Then, he nced at his father who was n the opposite team, and sighed in disappointment. The triplets had watched their father and their uncle¡¯s basketball match for years. However, they had never seen their father win a match against their Eldest Uncle even once. Previously, they heard that his father had won a match against their uncle once. And that was the time he wanted to propose to their mother. However, the triplets began to believe that the story was fake. Looking at their father¡¯s skill... there was no way that their father could win even once. In the center of the basketball court. Qi Zheng had both hands on his knees as he tried to catch up his breath. The basketball match started a while ago, but he was already too tired. Qi Zheng shot a look at Zhang Yu Han and spoke breathlessly. ¡°Yu Han, why do I feel as if you are targeting me?¡± Zhang Yu Han had a smile on his face. ¡°Isn¡¯t Bai Qi your student? Then, you should know that he was dating my daughter a while ago, right?¡± Qi Zheng wanted to curse. He did not expect that he would be targeted because of this. He nced at his friends, wanting to reveal that everyone already knew that Zhang Li Xue was dating that boy a while ago. However, the moment he saw the look on his friends¡¯ faces, the words he wanted to say were stuck in his throat. Feng An Yu walked over to Su Ming Yuan and spoke, ¡°What is this? Instead of having a match with Bai Qi, why did Yu Han choose to torture us instead?¡± Su Ming Yuan frowned. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± He muttered a cursing word. ¡°Do you think he knew that we already know about Bai Qi?¡± The two friends did not get the chance to figure out the reason as Zhang Yu Han had already started another round of his torture. Chapter 271 271 You¡¯re Too Weak Zhang Li Xue was more at ease now that everyone in her family already knew that she was dating Bai Qi. This time, she no longer has to sneak around from her father just to meet Bai Qi. Seeing that his daughter was dressed up prettily made him frown. However, Zhang Yu Han quickly retracted his gaze before his daughter would notice the look in his eyes. ¡°Mommy, Daddy, good morning.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s tone naturally became much livelier. ¡°You¡¯re going to see Bai Qi?¡± Li Qin Yao asked. ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded shyly. ¡± ¡°Then, why don¡¯t you have your breakfast before you go?¡± Li Qin Yao turned, to call Auntie and let her serve some dumpling soup for her daughter. ¡°Mommy, it¡¯s alright. I promised Bai Qi that I¡¯ll be having breakfast with him,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Li Qin Yao gave her daughter a teasing look. She grabbed a meat bun and handed it over to her daughter. ¡°Just take this then. Eat something to pad your stomach.¡± Zhang Li Xue had a sheepish look on her face. ..... ¡°Next time, when Bai Qi is free, you should invite him over for a meal,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°Last time, there were too many people around. Mommy and Daddy did not have much chance to talk to him.¡± ¡°Hmm... I will mention this to himter.¡± Zhang Li Xue paused. There was a hint of hesitation in her eyes. ¡°Then, Mommy, Daddy, I¡¯ll be going now.¡± She walked over to her parents and kissed them on the cheek before she left. Zhang Yu Han watched as his daughter left the house and sighed. ¡°Alright. Stop sulking.¡± Li Qin Yaoughed when she saw the look on her husband¡¯s face. ¡°Isn¡¯t it a good thing that Li Xue is dating someone? It couldn¡¯t be that you want our Li Xue to stay single forever, right?¡± Even if his daughter decided to stay single, he would not mind it. Anyway, it was not as if he could not afford to raise her forever. ¡°I didn¡¯t say forever.¡± Zhang Yu Han muttered. He lowered his head and picked up a dumpling in his soup. Li Qin Yao stretched her hand to pinch the man¡¯s cheek. She couldn¡¯t help but think that her husband was too adorable. ¡°Look at you.¡± Li Qin Yao continued tough. ¡°What are you going to do when Li Xue gets married?¡± Zhang Yu Han choked on the soup. His wife handed him a ss of water as she patted him on his back. Then, Zhang Yu Han stared at his wife with his eyes widened. He only agreed to let his daughter date that brat. Why did his wife suddenly mention marriage? Li Qin Yao seemed to understand the look on her husband¡¯s face. It made her very speechless. ¡°Qin Yao, don¡¯t you think that it¡¯s too early to think about our daughter¡¯s marriage?¡± ¡°How is it too early?¡± Li Qin Yao chuckled. ¡°Most of her friends are married. Some of them already have one or two kids.¡± Zhang Yu Han grabbed the napkin to wipe the spilled soup on the table. A sigh escaped her. Li Qin Yao wanted to mention their future grandchildren. However, she was worried that it would be too much for her husband. ¡°Yu Han, I think you are quite fortunate,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°My father passed away a long time ago. You had never experienced that nerve-wracking feeling. Meeting him and asking for his permission to date his daughter.¡± Zhang Yu Han smiled. He could only agree with his wife. ¡°Mmm... But, I was just as anxious to meet your mother.¡± He stretched his hand to hold his wife¡¯s hands. ¡°I already know that I wanted to marry you. So, I was very scared that your mother would not like me.¡± Fortunately, his mother-inw was quite supportive. Zhang Yu Han could still remember how his mother-inw had given him a long speech and warning. Li Qin Yao¡¯s mother might seem like a gentle woman, but Zhang Yu Han knew that his mother-inw was a very fierce woman. But after he married his wife, his mother-inw treated him very well. ording to his wife, his mother-inw¡¯s favored him more than her. However, Zhang Yu Han understood what his wife wanted to tell him. ¡°I already promised that I will give Bai Qi a chance. I won¡¯t go back on my words.¡± The husband and wife continued to chat as they had their breakfast. Then, Zhang Yu Han returned to his study and grabbed his phone. After considering it for a while, he finally dialed a number. The phone call was connected after a few seconds. ¡°Wei Jun Hao, tell the others to gather tonight,¡± Zhang Yu Han spoke. ¡°Let¡¯s have another basketball match together.¡± Wei Jun Hao wanted to curse. ¡°Brother-inw, didn¡¯t we have a basketball match a while ago? Why do you want to have another match? My body is still in pain from ourst game.¡± Zhang Yu Han clicked his tongue. ¡°You¡¯re too weak.¡± ¡°I¡¯m old.¡± Most people his age would not jump around for a basketball match. His knees were already very weak. Why is his brother-inw this perverted? How can he like basketball so much? ¡°Then, exercising would be very good for you,¡± Zhang Yu Han said. ¡°Since we are all getting older, we should be looking after our health.¡± Wei Jun Hao wanted to cry. Because he was married to Zhang Yu Ying, this brother-inw thought that he was the easiest to bully. However, Wei Jun Hao has befriended Zhang Yu Han for years. He knew that Zhang Yu Han would ask them to y basketball whenever he was upset and needed a way to vent. Recently, the only person who could make Zhang Yu Han upset should be Bai Qi, right? Could it be that Zhang Yu Han was unhappy that his daughter went on a date with her boyfriend? Of course, Wei Jun Hao would never think that he had guessed it right. ¡°Yu Han, instead of having a match with us, how about you ask Bai Qi to y with you? That boy is very good at basketball.¡± ¡°Bai Qi?¡± ¡°Uh-huh. I heard that he almost went professional in basketball.¡± Zhang Yu Han¡¯s eyes lit up. He would never have thought that the young man would be good at basketball. Now that he thought about it, Bai Qi was quite tall. His daughter¡¯s love for basketball was almost the same as his. Zhang Yu Han thought that his daughter might have been dating Bai Qi because of his skill. A few secondster, Zhang Yu Han realized that there was something wrong with Wei Jun Hao¡¯s words. ¡°Wait. Jun Hao, how do you know that Bai Qi almost went professional?¡± Wei Jun Hao wanted to curse again, realizing that he almost blurted out some secret. He took a deep breath to calm down and spoke, ¡°Of course, I heard this from Qi Zheng.¡± He had no other choice but to use Qi Zheng¡¯s name to save himself. Chapter 272 272 Moving At the beginning of a new month, Bai Qi and his little sister started to pack up to move to the apartment on the west side of the city. Bai Xi Xi entered the house and was surprised to see how the ce had changed. She was especially surprised to see that her room was decorated in shades of pink. There was arge study at the corner and a tall bookshelf. On the other side, her bed was decorated with soft, fluffy plushies. The little girl was unable to react for a long time. She began to worry that everything in front of her was nothing but a dream. Seeing that Bai Xi Xi stood in front of the door for a long time, Zhang Li Xue walked over to her side and asked, ¡°Xi Xi, how is it? Do you like them?¡± Bai Xi Xi finally snapped out of her trance. She turned around and looked at her Pretty Sister. ¡°Last time, you mentioned that you like pink,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°This is why I asked them to paint your room in this color.¡± ¡°Pretty Sister, is this really my room?¡± In the previous apartment, Bai Xi XI¡¯s room was very simple. The wall was painted white. There was a small table and a single bed. This new room was much bigger than her previous room. Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Un. If you don¡¯t like the arrangement, you can tell me. I¡¯ll make a change for you.¡± ..... ¡°No.¡± Bai Xi Xi spoke quickly. Then, she lowered her gaze shyly. ¡°I like it.¡± ¡°Then, I¡¯m d.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. Her gaze fell on the suitcases and boxes beside the door. ¡°Do you need me to help you arrange your room?¡± Bai Xi Xi was about to nod when she saw the number of boxes in the living room. Her brother was still busy carrying up a few others. ¡°Pretty Sister, I¡¯m fine,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°You should go and help my brother instead. My things aren¡¯t that much. I can do it myself.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. She stretched her hand and patted the girl on her head. ¡°Then, you should do it slowly. Just call me if you need my help, alright?¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°Un. I know.¡± ¡°Then, I¡¯ll help to carry your boxes into your room first. They are quite heavy.¡± Without waiting for the little girl to reply, Zhang Li Xue helped to carry the boxes to the center of the room. After saying a few words to the little girl, Zhang Li Xue walked out of the room and met Bai Qi who was carrying a few boxes in the living room. Fortunately, they only need to move a few personal belongings and did not carry much furniture with them. Bai Qi put down a box on the table. When he looked up again, his little fairy was holding a bottle of drinking water for him. ¡°Have a drink first,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. She watched as the man unscrewed the cap and smiled. ¡°Doctor Bai, you have worked hard. Do you need help to carry anything?¡± ¡°Just leave them,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°It¡¯s not good for you to carry heavy things. I can¡¯t make myndlord do heavy stuff, right?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. Bai Qi put the bottle on the table and pulled his girlfriend¡¯s hand. ¡°You can help to arrange a few stuff. I¡¯m not good with decorating the ce.¡± ¡°Then, you can trust me,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I¡¯m sure that you will be satisfied.¡± Bai Qi made a sudden move to steal a kiss on her lips. Zhang Li Xue was stunned by his action. It took her a few seconds before she could react. Zhang Li Xue scanned her eyes around the room and finally heaved in relief upon finding that Bai Xi Xi was in her room. ¡°You!¡± Bai Qiughed when the girl hit him on his chest. Although Bai Xi Xi already knows about their rtionship, Zhang Li Xue was worried that the girl would witness something that she shouldn¡¯t have. Just in time, the staff from the movingpany walked in to ask him to sign a few documents. Seeing that the man was busy, Zhang Li Xue quickly make her escape. She grabbed a box and started to arrange a few things in the kitchen. ¡°I¡¯m going to order our lunch,¡± Bai Qi spoke as he appeared beside her. ¡°What do you want to eat?¡± Zhang Li Xue turned around. ¡°Just order anything you like.¡± She thought of a few things and spoke again. ¡°Later, let¡¯s go to the market nearby. How about a hot pot to celebrate you moving over?¡± Bai Qi smiled. ¡°Miss Zhang, you don¡¯t need to go home earlier today?¡± ¡°I already told my mom that I won¡¯t be home for dinner,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi nodded. He figured out that they should go and buy a few things as well. The three of them continued to tidy up the house together. Soon, the food they ordered arrived. Bai Qi went over to take the food. When he entered the room again, Zhang Li Xue was in the master bedroom, hanging some of his clothes in the wardrobe. His heart warmed as he saw this scene. Bai Qi leaned on the door frame and continued to watch her for a long time. It seemed that he had forgotten to call her for lunch. A whileter, Zhang Li Xue turned around, wanting to grab something. Her movement halted when she saw Bai Qi standing at the door, watching her. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Zhang Li Xue had a shy smile on her face. ¡°Did the food arrive?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°I was about to call you to eat.¡± Zhang Li Xue walked over to his side. The moment she approached him, Bai Qi tugged at her arms and wrapped her body in his embrace. Before she could say anything, the man had already buried his face in the crook of her neck. ¡°Let¡¯s just stay like this for a while,¡± Bai Qi said. He inhaled a deep breath and the corner of his lips tilted into a smile. He really liked hugging his little fairy like this. Her body was soft and she had a very nice scent. ¡°Brother Bai Qi.¡± The voice shocked them so much that they both quickly pulled away. Turning around, they both found Bai Xi Xi standing behind them with an innocent look in her eyes. ¡°Xi Xi?¡± Bai Qi called her name. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°I have finished arranging my things. Do you want to take a look?¡± Chapter 273 273 Shopping Cart After having their lunch together, the three of them headed out to the market near the apartment. Bai Xi Xi was the most excited. On her left was her brother and her Pretty Sister was on her right. It was a rare chance for her to go out with both of them together. Visiting the market within walking distance could also be very exciting for her. Bai Xi Xi listened to her brother telling her what they were supposed to buy at the market. She chose a few things that she liked and began to hesitate again after looking at the price tag. After looking at the items, Bai Xi Xi finally picked up the cheapest one. Bai Qi heaved a long sigh as he watched his little sister¡¯s action. The little girl always knew that he was struggling with money in the past and had never made any request from him. This scene was making his heart ache. He walked out from the shelf and stopped beside his little sister. ..... Bai Xi Xi looked up as her brother¡¯s figure blocked the light in front of her. She shed him a smile and raised the towel in her hand. ¡°Brother, I want this one.¡± ¡°Are you sure?¡± Bai Qi raised a brow. ¡°Didn¡¯t you like the strawberry patterned ones?¡± Bai Xi Xi followed her brother¡¯s line of gaze and hesitated. She recalled the price tag again and insisted on the one in her hand. ¡°This one is fluffier.¡± His heart ached, knowing that the little girl was being considerate of him. ¡°Then, why don¡¯t we get both?¡± His lips turned up when he caught the glint in the little girl¡¯s eyes. ¡°Anyway, you will always need a recement, right?¡± Bai Xi Xi watched her brother take the towel that she liked in his hand. ¡°Is that alright?¡± ¡°Of course, it is.¡± Bai Qi stretched his hand and patted the girl¡¯s head. He put both towels into the cart before turning to his sister again. ¡°Xi Xi, if you need anything, you have to tell me, alright? It¡¯s not easy for us to go out and shop for things.¡± ¡°Un. I know.¡± Bai Xi Xi pondered over her brother¡¯s words and agreed that they made sense. Next time, her brother would be busy with work again. Then, it would be difficult for them to go shopping again. As those thoughts came to her mind, Bai Xi Xi began to make a list of what they should be getting. Bai Xi Xi helped her brother to push the cart. Then, she realized that her Pretty Sister was not with them. ¡°Brother, what about Pretty Sister?¡± ¡°She told me that she¡¯s going to look at some tableware. Come on. Let¡¯s go and find her.¡± The siblings walked around the supermarket and finally found Zhang Li Xue looking at a few cups. ¡°Pretty Sister!¡± Bai Xi Xi ran over to Zhang Li Xue and looked at the cup in her hand. Her eyes lit up upon noticing the cat pattern on the cup. ¡°Xi Xi, look at this.¡± Zhang Li Xue showed the cup to the little girl. ¡°What do you think? Isn¡¯t it cute?¡± ¡°Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°Un. It¡¯s really cute.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°I thought that the house might need a few sets of tableware. This cup looks good, right?¡± He turned to Bai Qi and waved the cup to him. ¡°Why don¡¯t you get this one?¡± Bai Qi coughed. He could not imagine himself using those cups. But the two girls in front of him were staring back at him with their eyes pleading. He did not have the heart to reject them. ¡°It¡¯s really cute,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Since you both like them, let¡¯s just choose this cup.¡± Instantly, Zhang Li Xue and Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°There are many other colors,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Xi Xi, help me to choose a few for the new apartment. Later, you and your brother can also invite a few people toe to the house. Then, you can use the cup to entertain your guests.¡± Hearing the exnation, Bai Xi Xi began to choose the cup with a serious look on her face. After walking around for almost two hours, their shopping cart was filled with many things. Bai Qi looked at the queue in front of him and turned to his girlfriend. ¡°Li Xue, why don¡¯t you go with Xi Xi and wait for me outside? It will be a while before it is my turn to pay.¡± Zhang Li Xue was about to tell him that she could stay and apany him in queueing when she realized that Bai Xi Xi was with them. She might be able to stand for a long time to apany Bai Qi, but Bai Xi Xi might be tired. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll wait for you outside. I saw that there is an ice cream stand outside.¡± Zhang Li Xue pointed in a direction. ¡°I¡¯ll go and get one for Xi Xi.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Then, Doctor Bai, do you want an ice cream too?¡± Bai Qi chuckled. ¡°It¡¯s fine. The queue might take a while. The ice cream might melt when I go out.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue then turned to the little girl beside her. ¡°Xi Xi, let¡¯s go and get some ice cream while your brother pays for the items.¡± Bai Xi Xi turned to her brother. Seeing him nod, she then agreed. ¡°Alright.¡± Holding hands, the two girls walked out of the market and headed to the ice cream stand just outside the market. ¡°Xiao Li Xue?¡± Zhang Li Xue was paying for the ice cream when she heard a familiar voice call her name. She looked up and was surprised to see Mu Zhen Yu in front of her. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu. Why are you here?¡± ¡°My office is somewhere near, did you forget?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. I almost forget this.¡± Zhang Li Xue had a sheepish smile on her face. Thest time she met Mu Zhen Yu, it was also somewhere around here. Thinking of thest time they talked made her feel a little awkward. ¡°Are you alone?¡± ¡°No.¡± Zhang Li Xue shook her head. She turned to Bai Xi Xi and held the girl¡¯s hand. ¡°I¡¯m apanying my little sister.¡± Mu Zhen Yu looked at the little girl for a long time. He could not remember if he had seen this girl¡¯s face before. ¡°Sister, the ice cream is about to melt.¡± Bai Xi Xi turned to Zhang Li Xue and held her hand tightly. Her eyes peeked at the tall man in front of them. The man¡¯s gaze was making her feel ufortable. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, let¡¯s talk again next time,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I still have somewhere I have to go.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Mu Zhen Yu nodded. He watched as the two girls grabbed their ice cream before turning in a corner. Chapter 274 274 Chocte-vored Zhang Li Xue led Bai Xi Xi away. Seeing that Bai Qi had not paid for his items yet, she then found a ce for them to sit down and wait. Bai Xi Xi licked at her ice cream and nced at Zhang Li Xue. She thought about the man who seemed familiar with her sister and asked, ¡°Pretty Sister, who was that man earlier? A friend?¡± ¡°Mhm...¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°That brother is a friend. His office is somewhere near here. I guess, there might be a chance for you to run into himter.¡± Bai Xi Xi lowered her gaze. Thinking of running into that man again made her feel ufortable. That person might look friendly, but Bai Xi Xi did not like the man¡¯s inquiring gaze on her. ¡°Xi Xi, quickly eat your ice cream before it melts.¡± Hearing her words, Bai Xi Xi quickly ate her ice cream again before it melts. Just as they were about to finish their ice cream, Bai Qi called Zhang Li Xue¡¯s number to tell her that he was waiting for her in front of the entrance. ..... The two girls quickly finished their ice cream before they went to look for Bai Qi together. When they arrived, Bai Qi stood in front of the entrance with the shopping cart by his side. Zhang Li Xue quickly helped to carry some of the bags in his hand. ¡°Did you enjoy your ice cream? Was it delicious?¡± Bai Qi asked his sister. ¡°It¡¯s good.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. She looked at the items in the cart and spoke, ¡°Brother, let me help you to carry some stuff.¡± Bai Qi took a few lighter bags and handed them over to his sister. ¡°Then, Xi Xi should help me to carry these.¡± Her sight was blocked the moment Bai Xi Xi held the bag. Because of that, she failed to see her brother leaning over to kiss her Pretty Sister¡¯s lips. When she finally adjusted the bag in her hand, Bai Xi Xi only saw the shy look on her sister¡¯s face. Before she could ask about it, her brother had already turned to her again. ¡°Xi Xi, did you buy the ice cream from that shop?¡± Bai Xi Xi followed her brother¡¯s line of gaze and nodded. ¡°Un. It¡¯s that one.¡± ¡°Their ice cream tasted delicious.¡± The little girl¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Brother, you have tasted their ice cream before?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Bai Qi nced at his girlfriend and shed a yful smile at her. ¡°I¡¯ve tasted the ice cream before. It¡¯s very sweet. The chocte-vored ones tasted the best.¡± ¡°The chocte vored?¡± Bai Xi XI blinked. ¡°It¡¯s the same vor that Pretty Sister got.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Bai Qi nced at his girlfriend and smiled. The moment their gazes met, Zhang Li Xue shot a dagger look at the man. She could still feel his tongue against her lips. It made her face turn redder. Seeing that Bai Xi Xi had turned away, Zhang Li Xue quickly hit Bai Qi in his arms. ¡°You... why did you... so suddenly?¡± ¡°I¡¯m helping you to wipe the ice cream from your lips,¡± Bai Qi said. Then, just now, the kiss was his way to help her wipe the ice cream stains on her lips. Before the girl could hit him again, Bai Qi quickly held her hand tightly. ¡°Come on. Let¡¯s go back to the house.¡± Zhang Li Xue followed the siblings back to the apartment and pursed her lips into a thin line. She was holding the shopping bags in one hand and Bai Qi¡¯s hand in another. She nced at Bai Xi Xi who was leading their way before leaning over to Bai Qi. ¡°Doctor Bai, I think that you are getting shameless.¡± The corner of his lips tilted up. ¡°Then, you don¡¯t like it?¡± There was a hint of yfulness in his voice. Her heart skipped a beat. Even though her boyfriend was a little shameless, Zhang Li Xue found that she really liked this person very much. In fact, her feelings for him continued to grow the more they spend their time together. Zhang Li Xue gave his hand a gentle squeeze. ¡°Well, I still like you very much.¡± Bai Qi merely smiled upon hearing her words. Once they arrived at the apartment, Bai Qi ced the shopping bags on the table and started to sort them out. ¡°Xi Xi, are you tired?¡± Bai Qi had noticed that his little sister has been rubbing her eyes for a while. He patted her on the head and spoke, ¡°Go back to your room and sleep. I¡¯ll wake you up when it¡¯s time for dinner.¡± Bai Xi Xi nced at the shopping bags on the table. Even though she was feeling sleepy, she still wanted to help her brother. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about these things,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Your sister is here to help out.¡± ¡°Xi Xi, you should go and rest,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°There are only a few things for us to do. I¡¯ll help your brother to clean up. Later, we¡¯ll have a hotpot to celebrate you moving in, alright?¡± After listening to her sister¡¯s persuasion, Bai Xi Xi finally agreed to return to her room to rest. Zhang Li Xue helped Bai Qi to put away the things that they had bought earlier. Looking at the cup lined up on the counter made her sigh. They were really cute together. Just then, Bai Qi stood behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. His chin rested on her shoulder. ¡°Miss Landlord, you have worked hard.¡± He leaned over to peck at her cheek. ¡°Thank you for your help.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. She turned around in his embrace and wrapped her arms around his neck. ¡°Then how do you n to reward me?¡± His lips curled into a roguish smile. Bai Qi leaned over and pecked at her lips a few times. Zhang Li Xue raised a brow. ¡°Do you think this is enough?¡± ¡°Is it not?¡± Bai Qi raised a brow. ¡°What do you think?¡± ¡°I think it¡¯s better to give you a few more kisses.¡± He held her body tighter before leaning over to kiss her lips deeply. Chapter 275 275 Waiting for Li Xue After living in Zhang Li Xue¡¯s apartment for a week, Bai Qi and Bai Xi Xi began to get used to their new routine. Bai Qi would send his little sister to the new kindergarten in the morning. Then, after school, Bai Xi XI would be sent to Doctor Qi Zheng¡¯s ce where his wife would look after her until it was time for him to clock off from work. It made Bai Qi feel awkward in the beginning. However, he understood that the people around him wanted to help him lighten the weight on his shoulder. Bai Qi was aware that their special treatment might have to do with him dating Zhang Li Xue. However, he was still very grateful for everyone¡¯s help. On his off day, Bai Qi made an appointment with Zhang Li Xue to go out together and chose a car. The apartment on the west side of the city was a little farther from the hospital. Although he could always use public transportation, it would be more convenient for him to own a car. Bai Qi showed up at the hotel and waited for his girlfriend in the lobby with a bright smile on his face. In the past, it was always Zhang Li Xue who would show up at the hospital to pick him up from work. This would be the first time for him toe to his girlfriend¡¯s workce to pick her up at work. Moreover, now that her family members knew of their rtionship, they no longer have to hide. As soon as he arrived, Bai Qi sent a message to his girlfriend. ..... He sat down on the sofa and waited until it was time for her toe. While waiting for her, Bai Qi looked up on the inte for a ce that they could visit afterward. A suddenmotion made him look up. Noticing that his girlfriend¡¯s father was in the lobby made him stand up quickly. Bai Qi watched as the man was surrounded by his assistant and a few managers around him. Zhang Yu Han was still listening to the manager¡¯s report when his gaze met with Bai Qi. His steps halted immediately. The managers began to exchange their nces, wondering if they had made a mistake in their report. However, their President raised a hand before walking over to the side. The managers could only wait at the side. Zhang Yu Han finally stopped when he reached Bai Qi¡¯s side. ¡°Uncle.¡± Bai Qi greeted the man politely. He gave the young man a lookover and spoke, ¡°Waiting for Li Xue?¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Mhm... It will be a while before shees out.¡± Zhang Yu Han nced at his watch. It was already time for some of the employees to clock off. In a while, his daughter woulde out to meet Bai Qi in the lobby. His lips pursed into a thin line as he recalled his conversation with Wei Jun Hao the other day. ¡°Since you are dating Li Xue, you shoulde over to our house when you have time. Li Xue¡¯s mother would be very happy.¡± Bai Qi could not hide his surprise when he received the invitation. Although he had already received the man¡¯s permission to date his daughter, Bai Qi was still aware that his girlfriend¡¯s father was not very happy with him. Bai Qi knew that it was not because Zhang Yu Han did not like him. It was just that, Zhang Yu Han loved his daughter very much that he found it unbearable to see her with another man. ¡°Then, I will definitely make time to visit.¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Yu Han nodded in satisfaction. ¡°Remember to let Li Xue inform her mother before youe over.¡± Zhang Yu Han had another intention when he invited Bai Qi over to their house. Of course, he could not let the man visit the house when he was not at home. He gave Bai Qi another look over and this time, he carefully observed him. It was now that he noticed the young man¡¯s height. The muscle around his arms looked quite good as well. It seemed that Wei Jun Hao might be telling him the truth. Bai Qi noticed the man¡¯s gaze and felt ufortable. ¡°I heard from Qi Zheng that you are quite good at basketball,¡± Zhang Yu Han spoke again. ¡°I used to y a lot during high school.¡± Bai Qi smiled. ¡°These days, I don¡¯t y that much. My skills might be a little rustic.¡± Zhang Yu Han nodded. ¡°We should have a match when youe over.¡± He did not know how good Bai Qi is in this sport and would like to look at his skills. ¡°Of course.¡± ¡°Daddy?¡± Just in time, Zhang Li Xue showed up in the hotel¡¯s lobby. When she heard that her boyfriend hade to pick her up from work, Zhang Li Xue quickly tidied up her desk and clock out. However, the moment she arrived in the lobby, Zhang Li Xue noticed that there was a group of people gathered around. Zhang Li Xue had a premonition when she saw her father¡¯s assistant and the group of managers around. Her gaze shifted and Zhang Li Xue was surprised to see her father and boyfriend in the hotel¡¯s lobby together. Both men turned around simultaneously upon hearing her voice. Zhang Li Xue stood beside her father as she assessed their mood. Seeing the smile on Bai Qi¡¯s face made her feel more at ease. ¡°I was on my way out when I saw Bai Qi waiting for you here,¡± Zhang Yu Han decided to exin. Zhang Li Xue exchanged a nce with Bai Qi. Then, she looked at her father again. ¡°Daddy, what were you two talking about?¡± ¡°I was inviting Bai Qi toe over to our house when he has time.¡± Zhang Li Xue had a puzzled look on her face. She couldn¡¯t help but think that it was strange for her father to invite Bai Qi over. Zhang Yu Han chuckled when she saw the look on his daughter¡¯s face. He stretched his arms and patted her on the head. ¡°Well, I should go now. I still have some matters to discuss with the managers. Li Xue, remember toe home early.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Zhang Li Xue watched as her father joined the managers and headed out together. Once her father was no longer within her sight, Zhang Li Xue turned to Bai Qi again. ¡°What did you and my dad talk about?¡± ¡°He asked me toe and visit your house.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Zhang Li Xue found it a little hard to believe. Bai Qi pinched his girlfriend¡¯s cheek. ¡°Would I lie to you about this?¡± Chapter 276 276 My Girlfriend is too Domineering As they were walking to leave the building, Bai Qi recalled seeing his girlfriend¡¯s father surrounded by those men in their suits and tie. He nced at her girlfriend and spoke, ¡°Did something happen? I saw your dad surrounded by a few people. They seemed to be discussing something.¡± ¡°Mmm... It will be thepany¡¯s anniversary soon. Everyone is busy preparing for it,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. She shed him a smile and continued. ¡°When the timees, you have toe to the celebration banquet.¡± Bai Qi pondered over her words. He knew that thepany¡¯s anniversary banquet would be attended by many of their business partners and friends. There will be a lot of people from the upper society as well. In the past, he had attended such events with his parents. But after his family went bankrupt, he was no longer invited to such events. He was now a doctor with no impressive background or supporters. Dating Zhang Li Xue and having her family¡¯s approval was already a blessing for him. However, Bai Qi was worried about whether it would be suitable for him to attend such events. There will be a lot of rich and powerful people around. He did not want to embarrass his girlfriend or her family. He might have some money now, but his status could notpare to those who attended the Zhang Group¡¯s banquet. A faint smile curled on his lips. Bai Qi did not let his worry show on his face. ..... Fortunately, they arrived at her car and Zhang Li Xue did not notice anything. ¡°Are you hungry?¡± Bai Qi asked as he slid into the driver¡¯s seat. ¡°Should we go shop first, or do you want to eat?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s just go and shop first,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°And then, we can go and eat something to celebrate.¡± Bai Qi stretched his hand to touch the tip of her nose. ¡°Alright.¡± He then ced his hands on the steering wheel and drove away from the hotel building. After driving for a while, they finally reached the car dealership. Zhang Li Xue unbuckled the seatbelt and looked at her boyfriend. ¡°Have you decided which one you wanted to buy?¡± ¡°I have a few models in mind. But, I still want to look at them first,¡± Bai Qi said. He went over to the passenger¡¯s side and helped his girlfriend with the door. ¡°Of course, the most important thing is that I wanted your opinion as well.¡± Zhang Li Xue giggled. ¡°As long as you and Xi Xi like it, then, I don¡¯t have much opinion.¡± Bai Qi held her hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. ¡°In the future, I will be using this car to pick up my girlfriend from work. Of course, your opinion matters.¡± The smile on her face widened. Doctor Bai¡¯s words made her heart feel as if they were soaked in honey. Holding hands, the two of them walked into the car dealership together. A salesman quickly greeted them and asked for their preferences. Zhang Li Xue sat by Bai Qi¡¯s side as the salesman introduced them to a few models. As they were looking around, Zhang Li Xue was quick to notice that Bai Qi was attracted to an SUV model. The salesman followed the couple around and finally spoke again, ¡°Mister, you have good taste. This model is also quite popr as well. Its safety feature is among the best.¡± Zhang Li Xue peeked into the SUV to look around. Then, she looked at Bai Qi and spoke, ¡°This model is quite good. I think it¡¯s very kid¡¯s friendly.¡± ¡°Madam, you are right,¡± the salesman chirped in. ¡°This model is very suitable if you have a baby or a child. It is very suitable for family.¡± The salesman¡¯s words made her pause. Why does it feel as if there was something strange with the salesman¡¯s words? Zhang Li Xue nced at Bai Qi and saw the hint of a smile on his face. Her cheek turned slightly red and Zhang Li Xue looked away shyly. She was only thinking of Xi Xi, but the salesman would misunderstand her words and think that they were a couple shopping for a car for their family. Of course, seeing the couple together and hearing that they were looking for a car that would be kid¡¯s friendly would make the salesman think that they were a couple wanting to start a family. Zhang Li Xue decided not to speak again and only responded when Bai Qi spoke to her. After a long hesitation, Bai Qi finally decided to choose the SUV and signed a few documents with the salesman. As they came out of the building again, Bai Qi heaved a long sigh as he thought about the amount of money that he had spent to buy that SUV. He made a mental note to start saving his money after this. He took a deep breath and finally looked at his girlfriend again with a smile. ¡°Should we go somewhere and celebrate now? Where do you want to go?¡± Zhang Li Xue pondered over his words before answering. ¡°Let¡¯s go and have dinner at the apartment.¡± A tinkle ofughter escaped her when she saw him raising his brow at her. ¡°I suddenly crave to eat your chicken wings.¡± Bai Qiughed. ¡°Does my cooking taste really good?¡± ¡°Un. Other than my great-grandpa¡¯s chicken wings, yours tasted the best,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°I thought about it. In this life, you can only make chicken wings for me.¡± ¡°Then, what about Xi Xi?¡± Her lips pursed into a thin line. ¡°Then, you can only make chicken wings for me and Xi Xi. You can¡¯t make them for another woman.¡± Bai Qi leaned over to kiss her cheek. He looked at her again and joked, ¡°My girlfriend is too domineering.¡± Zhang Li Xue raised her head higher and her lips turned into a yful smile. She stretched her hand to grab the front of his shirt. ¡°That¡¯s right. Doctor Bai, you are only allowed to pamper me.¡± Bai Qiughed. He cupped her cheeks with his hands, thinking that his little fairy was too adorable. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll listen to you. Li Xue, I will only pamper you. It will always be you.¡± Chapter 277 277 Injured Finger Bai Qi began to seriously consider whether his girlfriend followed him back to his apartment to eat the food he cooked or to y with his little sister. The moment the two girls met, they were inseparable. As he nced into the living room, Bai Qi could see his girlfriend tutoring his little sister. Bai Xi Xi had a serious look on her face as she listened to her Pretty Sister tutoring. The living room was filled with the sound of the girls¡¯ voices andughter, but he was alone in the kitchen, preparing his girlfriend¡¯s favorite chicken wings as well as a few other dishes. The kitchen in the new apartment had an ind table style. As he was preparing the marinade, Zhang Li Xue walked into the kitchen and stood across from him. She propped her face with both hands as she looked at the man with a pair of adoring eyes. ¡°Doctor Bai, you are really good with handling a knife.¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at the chicken wings in the bowl and sighed. ¡°The cut is very smooth.¡± She really adored Bai Qi¡¯s work. Bai Qiughed. ¡°Did youe over to watch me cut some chicken?¡± ¡°No. Ie to apany my boyfriend.¡± Bai Qi raised a brow. ¡°Just to apany?¡± ..... Zhang Li Xue had a sheepish look in her eyes. ¡°Un. After all, you are cooking for me. Of course, I have to apany you and look at what you are doing. Do you need my help? I can also help you wash some vegetables.¡± ¡°No. Everything is almost done. You can just stay there and watch me cook,¡± Bai Qi said. He nced at the living room where his little sister was doing her practice with a serious look on her face. ¡°What about Xi Xi?¡± ¡°Mmm... I already tutored her on a few topics. Xi Xi is now doing some practice on her own. She¡¯s smart. Of course, she¡¯ll be able to do it.¡± Bai Qi walked over to the stove and started to heat the pan. He added some garlic and chilies before tossing in some sauce. A fragrant and delicious scent filled the space. Zhang Li Xue continued to stick around to watch her boyfriend cook. No matter how long she look, her Doctor Bai was very good-looking when he was working hard. Her heart was dripping in honey just by looking at him. Zhang Li Xue thought that she was too infatuated with this man. Bai Qi continued to toss a few more ingredients into the pan. After a while, he stared at the stalk of green onions on the kitchen counter. ¡°I forgot to cut the onions.¡± Zhang Li Xue stood up straight. ¡°You go and focus on the stove. I¡¯ll help you to cut the onion.¡± Before Bai Qi could say a word, his girlfriend had already grabbed the knife and sliced the onions. ¡°Should I slice them all?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Thank you.¡± He then turned to focus on the chicken wings again. As the skin had turned slightly brown, Bai Qi began to toss them again to get an even coating. A sharp gasp from his girlfriend made him turn. His heart jolted when he saw Zhang Li Xue clutching her hands. Bai Qi turned off the fire and walked over to her side. ¡°What happened?¡± ¡°I-¡± Zhang Li Xue did not manage to answer, Bai Qi had already grabbed her hands. His brow furrowed when he saw the blood dripping from the tip of her ring finger. ¡°Come with me.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that serious.¡± Zhang Li Xue wanted to exin, but the moment she met Bai Qi¡¯s cold gaze, she decided that it would be better if she did not say a word. The man let her sit on the chair. Then, he turned around to grab the first aid kit. After cleaning up her injury, Bai Qi quickly bandaged her injury with a ster. It was only then that he started to rx. He raised his head and finally met her gaze. ¡°Are you alright? Is it painful?¡± Zhang Li Xue let out a nervousugh. ¡°I only cut my finger a little bit. Doctor Bai, aren¡¯t you too anxious?¡± It was only then that Bai Qi seemed to realize how he had acted. He held on to her hand tightly while looking at her bandaged finger. ¡°I don¡¯t want to see you hurt.¡± She was his little fairy. He could not bear to see her in pain, even just a little bit. Zhang Li Xue stared back at him speechlessly. Just then, she noticed that Bai Xi Xi has been standing by her brother¡¯s side for a while. The little girl was looking at her anxiously. The look on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face was almost the same as her brother¡¯s. Her heart warmed, knowing that the siblings were only worried about her. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. She raised her hand and waved it around. ¡°You see? Your brother already helped to bandage the injury.¡± ¡°Pretty Sister, you have to be careful next time,¡± Bai Xi Xi spoke. She was still doing her practice when she noticed her brother dragging her Pretty Sister away. When she came closer, Bai Xi Xi was worried to see the blood on her finger. She could only stand at the side as she watched her brother working hard to treat the injury. ¡°Are you worried?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°Un.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. She nced at the bandaged finger again and muttered, ¡°It must be painful.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh. This little girl was too adorable! ¡°Xi Xi, sorry for making you worry.¡± Zhang Li Xue stretched her arms and pulled the little girl in her embrace. Meanwhile, Bai Qi was watching this scene in front of him unhappily. He was also worried. But why didn¡¯t he get a hug? As if she could understand his thought, Zhang Li Xue extended her arms to Bai Qi as well. Seeing this gesture made him chuckle. He then moved over and the three of them were hugging in the dining room together. The scene was warm and harmonious. Bai Qi held Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hand and yed with her soft fingers. He looked at the bandage around her ring finger with a dazed look on his face. A thought came to his mind, making his expression turn serious. Chapter 278 278 [Bonus chapter]Bai Sibling¡¯s Visit On his next break, Bai Qi finally arranged a date with Zhang Li Xue to visit her house. Zhang Yu Han was satisfied when he heard that the young man will finally visit their house. He still did not like this brat for wanting to take his daughter away. However, the thought that he could vent his frustration made him feel more at ease. These days, his friends seemed to be busy with their work. His usual target to y basketball, Wei Jun Hao, seemed to be busy with something and has been visiting S Country for a few weeks. Zhang Yu Han had no one to apany him to y basketball. When he heard that Bai Qi was going to visit their house for dinner, Zhang Yu Han knew that this was the time for him to check on the young man¡¯s skill. He might be able to vent his feeling a little with this game. Li Qin Yao walked into the garden and found that her husband had a strange smile on his face. She walked over to his side andughed. ¡°Yu Han, what are you thinking about? What¡¯s with the smile on your face?¡± Zhang Yu Han wrapped his arms around his wife¡¯s waist, dragging her closer. Instantly, his wife¡¯s face was buried in his chest. ..... A satisfied smile curled on his lips. He really loved how he could hide his tiny wife in his embrace. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with me smiling?¡± Zhang Yu Han asked. Li Qin Yao narrowed her eyes. ¡°It seemed like you are up to no good.¡± Zhang Yu Hanughed. He leaned over to kiss his wife¡¯s forehead and spoke, ¡°You¡¯re thinking too much.¡± Her brow raised. The two of them have been married for years. It was not as if she did not understand her husband. ¡°Bai Qi will be arriving with his sister in a while,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. ¡°Hubby, you have to be good.¡± Zhang Yu Han heaved a sigh. ¡°I know. Didn¡¯t I already promise to give that brat a chance?¡± Li Qin Yao chuckled at the way her husband had called Bai Qi a brat. She wondered just how her husband would react if he knew that Bai Qi had bullied their daughter the first time they met. Back then, Zhang Yu Han was so mad. That was the beginning when he had started to watch the boys around their daughter. Knowing her husband, Li Qin Yao decided to keep this secret with her. Perhaps, when he truly epted Bai Qi, then, she would tell him about it. The sound of the doorbell echoed. The couple pulled away and looked at each other. ¡°That should be Bai Qi and his sister,¡± Li Qin Yao said. She held her husband¡¯s hand and led him to the house. When they walked into the living area, their daughter was already weing the Bai siblings into the house. This was the first time that Bai Xi Xi had visited her Pretty Sister¡¯s house. She could not help but look around in amazement. She did not think that her sister¡¯s house would be this big. Noticing that a few people were walking into the room, Bai Xi Xi quickly stood up straight and held her brother¡¯s hand tightly. However, her expression was more at ease when she saw her sister¡¯s mother. ¡°Bai Qi, you¡¯re here.¡± Li Qin Yao smiled as she walked over. Her gaze fell on Bai Xi Xi and her smile widened. ¡°Xi Xi, you¡¯re here as well.¡± Bai Qi looked at the elders in front of him and smiled. ¡°Auntie, Uncle.¡± Zhang Yu Han merely replied to his greeting with a nod. His gaze finally fell on the little girl beside Bai Qi. The little girl was cute. However, she also resembled Bai Qi too much. He looked at Bai Qi again and frowned. ¡°This is... your daughter?¡± The moment those words escaped his lips, his wife began to nudge him on the waist. Meanwhile, his daughter wasughing at the side. Zhang Yu Han looked at his wife helplessly, wondering just what mistake he had made. ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you that Bai Qi ising with his little sister?¡± Li Qin Yao whispered. She already mentioned this a few times. How can he still get confused? Zhang Yu Han looked at the little girl in disbelief. Then, he looked at Bai Qi again and asked, ¡°This is your little sister?¡± Bai Qi coughed. ¡°He held his sister¡¯s shoulder and spoke, ¡°My mother gave birth to her when I was twenty years old.¡± Zhang Yu Han suddenly felt a little ufortable about this misunderstanding. Looking at the siblings¡¯ faces, he already knew that there should be a story behind it. After his daughter had introduced Bai Qi as her boyfriend, his wife has been trying to tell him a bit about Bai Qi¡¯s background. However, he never listened to it properly. Zhang Yu Han only knew that Bai Qi¡¯s parents had passed away years ago. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Zhang Yu Han shed an awkward smile. ¡°I did not expect your sister to be this young.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Bai Qi nced at his girlfriend who was suppressing herughter at the side. ¡°In the beginning, Li Xue also misunderstood that Xi Xi is my daughter.¡± A helpless smile curled on his lips. ¡°A lot of people would think that way.¡± Zhang Li Xue had an embarrassed smile on her face. She still remembered how she had thought that Bai Xi Xi was Bai Qi¡¯s daughter the first time she saw her. Bai Qi looked at his sister again and patted her shoulder ¡°Xi Xi, quickly greet them.¡± Bai Xi Xi looked at Zhang Yu Han cautiously. This was her Pretty Sister¡¯s father, but Bai Xi Xi thought that this man had a fierce look on his face, especially when he was frowning earlier. The little girl stepped forward and greeted, ¡°Hello Auntie, Uncle. Thank you for your invitation.¡± Li Qin Yao smiled happily when she look at Bai Xi Xi. The little girl was too adorable and well-mannered! ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s go in and talk,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. ¡°Xi Xi, you can follow your Sister Li Xue to look around the house. Dinner will be ready in a while.¡± Chapter 279 279 Don¡¯t Bully My Dad With the little girl around the house, Zhang Yu Han had to behave himself. He wanted to take advantage to bully Bai Qi a little bit, but he just could not do it in front of Bai Xi Xi. He could not show a bad example. Zhang Yu Han could not hide his uneasiness when he heard that Bai Qi had to look after his little sister and raised her. Bai Qi¡¯s situation was almost the same as a single parent. Just like his wife, Zhang Yu Han was very worried about his daughter. Raising a child was not easy. Zhang Li Xue was his little princess who he had pampered from birth. He did not want to see his daughter suffer any grievance. However, seeing that Zhang Li Xue had a good rtionship with Bai Xi Xi made him feel more at ease. Moreover, this little girl reminded him of his little princess when she was very little. The only difference was that Bai Xi Xi was quiet and obedient, while his daughter was slightly mischievous. A sigh escaped him as he saw the smile on his daughter¡¯s face. Seeing that she was happy, Zhang Yu Han decided to put aside his worry, and let everything flow naturally. Anyway, the two were only in their phase to get to know each other well. Who knows what will happen next? ..... This was the first time that Bai Qi and Bai Xi Xi came to visit the house. Naturally, Li Qin Yao had to ask the auntie to prepare a few more dishes as well. It was estimated that it might take a while before dinner will be served. As everyone else was not paying attention to him, Zhang Yu Han walked over to Bai Qi and invited him for a basketball match. He had heard from both Wei Jun Hao and Qi Zheng that Bai Qi was good at basketball. Of course, as someone who liked the sport a little too much, Zhang Yu Han wanted to see just how good his skill would be. Fortunately, Bai Qi still remembered that Zhang Yu Han had mentioned about having a match with him. Although he was unsure whether the man was serious, Bai Qi still brought his shoes and spare clothes with him. When Zhang Li Xue heard the sound of the basketball in the backyard, she immediately pulled little Xi Xi to look at what was going on. Seeing that her father and boyfriend were on the basketball court made her stunned. Once she recovered, Zhang Li Xue walked over to her father and spoke, ¡°Daddy, what are you doing?¡± Zhang Yu Han was stretching up a little when his daughter appeared. He smiled and spoke, ¡°Since there is still time before dinner, I decided to have a basketball match with Bai Qi.¡± His brow furrowed. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with it?¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at her boyfriend who was practicing with the ball. She leaned over to her father and spoke, ¡°Daddy, I think that this match would be unfair to you.¡± The man was touched to hear his daughter¡¯s words. However, his expression changed again when he heard her next sentence. ¡°After all, Bai Qi is younger.¡± Zhang Yu Han gritted his teeth. ¡°Li Xue, are you saying that your Daddy is old?¡± The girl finally realized that he had said the wrong thing. Zhang Li Xue hugged her father¡¯s arm and acted coquettishly with him. ¡°Of course, not. Daddy, you are still young and energetic.¡± Zhang Yu Han scoffed, knowing that his daughter was trying to coax him. However, he still could not bear to say a word upon seeing his daughter¡¯s adorable face. ¡°Moreover, Bai Qi is really good at basketball.¡± Unfortunately, Zhang Li Xue was looking at her boyfriend and failed to see that her father was unhappy to hear her praising another man. Zhang Yu Han nced at Bai Qi and made up his mind to defeat him. ¡°You have practiced with him before?¡± ¡°Well, a few times.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her father with a sheepish look on her face. She could not mention that her uncles also had a match against Bai Qi and lost. Zhang Yu Han started to consider his daughter¡¯s words. He knew that his daughter was the best at basketball. After all, he was the one who taught her to y. Since his daughter hadplimented Bai Qi¡¯s skill, then, his skill should be really good. Perhaps he should not look down on Bai Qi? A sigh escaped him. Zhang Yu Han patted his daughter¡¯s shoulder and spoke, ¡°Alright. I know. But, we¡¯re only ying around until dinner is ready. It¡¯s not too serious.¡± Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips. Her father always took basketball seriously, unless he was ying against her mother. However, now that her father had said it that way... Zhang Li Xue could note up with any reason to stop their match. After all, they were only ying around. After saying a few words to her father, Zhang Li Xue walked over to Bai Qi. The man was wearing his basketball jersey and the muscle on his arms was distracting her a little bit. The man had hugged her in these arms a few times, but the number of times she get to peek at his strong arms was limited. ¡°Li Xue?¡± His voice snapped her out of her trance. Her cheek turned slightly red. She could not help but scold herself for having such improper thoughts. Hopefully, Bai Qi would never know what was going on in her mind. Suddenly, the man ced his palm on her forehead. ¡°Your face is a little red.¡± His brow furrowed, thinking that his girlfriend had caught a fever. Zhang Li Xue took a step back. ¡°It¡¯s a little hot.¡± Then, she shed him a smile. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about me.¡± Bai Qi finally heaved in relief upon seeing that his girlfriend was really alright. ¡°Bai Qi, you...¡± Zhang Li Xue hesitated. ¡°I know that you are good with basketball, but don¡¯t bully my dad too much.¡± Bai Qi chuckled upon hearing her words. ¡°Don¡¯t think too much. We are only ying around.¡± Chapter 280 280 How is This ying Around? After speaking to both men, Zhang Li Xue turned around and joined Bai Xi Xi at the side. ¡°Pretty Sister, your father knows how to y basketball as well?¡± Bai Xi Xi asked. Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Un. Most of my family members know how to y basketball.¡± Bai Xi Xi was amazed. ¡°When I was a little girl, it was my father who taught me to y,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. She liked seeing how her father could jump up high and dunk the basketball. ¡°Are they going to have a match?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Un. Xi Xi, let¡¯s stay at the side and watch them, alright?¡± She turned to look at the court again with a conflicted feeling. At this time, she did not know who she should be cheering on. But... Her gaze fell on Bai Qi. ..... Although she had told him not to bully her father too much, Zhang Li Xue still hoped that the man would win. In the center of the court, both Zhang Yu Han and Bai Qi were facing each other. Zhang Yu Han threw the ball up high and jumped up to snatch the ball. However, Bai Qi was faster than him. With one swift move, Bai Qi grabbed the ball and ran to the other side. Bai Qi had his eyes on the hoop. Just as he was about to get his first point, Zhang Yu Han appeared right in front of him. There was a trace of surprise in his eyes. Bai Qi had heard that his girlfriend¡¯s father was very good at basketball. The man was in his fifties and his agility was quite good. His path was blocked. Bai Qi could only try to find another way to bypass Zhang Yu Han¡¯s defense. The two men stared at each other. Each was looking forward to seeing what the others would do next. Each was trying to evaluate the other¡¯s skills and technique. After watching Zhang Yu Han for a while, Bai Qi finally makes his move. The sound of the basketball against the floor was loud. Bai Qi did a little trick and finally dashed forward for his first point with a m dunk. Then, the sounds of apuse were heard. Bai Xi Xi was especially excited. In her eyes, her brother was especially handsome when he yed basketball. Meanwhile, Zhang Yu Han frowned as he watched Bai Qi retrieve the basketball. He could not help thinking that the trick that Bai Qi had pulled was a little familiar. He tapped his finger on his chin and finally recalled how he liked using this trick when he was younger. Bai Qi¡¯s posture and movement were very simr to how he would have done it. Of course, Zhang Yu Han would never guess that the person who taught Bai Qi this move was no other than his daughter. Another round began and this time, it was Bai Qi¡¯s turn to be on the defense. His eyes were on Zhang Yu Han while he was keeping his eyes on the basketball at the same time. Zhang Yu Han dashed forward. However, before Bai Qi could block his path, Zhang Yu Han moved to his left side and shot a three-pointer. The ball went into the hoop before it fell back on the ground. Bai Qi looked at the ball before turning to Zhang Yu Han. ¡°Uncle, you¡¯re very good.¡± Zhang Yu Han chuckled. ¡°Thank you. You¡¯re quite good as well.¡± His eyes narrowed. It seemed that Qi Zheng was not lying when he praised Bai Qi¡¯s skills. The two men had said that they were only ying around and it was nothing serious. However, as time passed by, Zhang Li Xue was quick to realize that this match had turned intense. The two were ying as if they were in a tournament! Both men saw each other¡¯s skills and became excited. Zhang Li Xue saw the look in her father¡¯s eyes and sighed helplessly. The fire in his eyes showed that he would not go easy on Bai Qi. Zhang Li Xue had a feeling that this match would go on for a long time. She lowered her gaze and looked at the score that she had jotted down. At this time, Bai Qi was leading the match. However, her father¡¯s points were not too far behind him. It seemed that Bai Qi was listening to her when she reminded him not to bully her father too much. However, with time, her father might have the chance to turn the match around. ¡°How long have they both been ying basketball?¡± Hearing the voiceing from behind her, Zhang Li Xue quickly turned around and found that her mother was looking at the basketball court. ¡°Almost twenty minutes,¡± Zhang Li Xue answered. ¡°I thought that they were only ying around,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. Her gaze fell on Bai Qi, who was in his jersey and basketball shoes. ¡°How is this ying around? It seemed that Bai Qi was fully prepared to y a match against your father.¡± Zhang Li Xue coughed. ¡°Well. Daddy did mention to him that he wanted to have a match. Bai Qi was prepared and brought along his change of clothes and shoes.¡± Li Qin Yao stared at her husband speechlessly. Why didn¡¯t she know anything that her husband had nned this? ¡°Who¡¯s winning?¡± Li Qin Yao spoke again. Zhang Li Xue showed her mother the scoreboard on her phone. Li Qin Yao stayed to watch the match for a while and sighed. She could see that Bai Qi was really good at basketball. After watching her husband score another point, Li Qin Yao finally looked at her daughter again. ¡°Alright. Tell them to end the game quickly. Dinner will be served quickly.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Mommy, I know.¡± After her mother headed back to the house, Zhang Li Xue turned her attention back to the court. It seemed that her father would not have the chance to turn things around. Zhang Li Xue put both hands around her mouth and shouted, ¡°Daddy, Mommy said you should end the game quickly. Dinner will be served soon.¡± The men heard her voice, but they both focused on their match. Zhang Yu Han quickly found his way to go through Bai Qi¡¯s defense. However, the boy was quick to block his path again. His brow furrowed. He moved around a little bit and finally found his chance. Zhang Yu Han shot the ball into the hoop and watched as it went into the ring. At the side, Zhang Li Xue blew the whistle, indicating that the match is over. Chapter 281 281 Defeat My Dad First After the match ended, Zhang Yu Han let Bai Qi use one of the guest¡¯s rooms for a quick shower. Zhang Li Xue sent in a towel and a few necessities before she went to find her father. In this match, her father lost to Bai Qi by two points. It was rare for her father to lose a one-on-one match and Zhang Li Xue was afraid that he would be in a bad mood. Her father walked out of his study just as soon as she approached. Zhang Li Xue gave him a lookover before rushing over to his side. ¡°Why are you looking at me that way?¡± Zhang Li Xue shed him a smile. ¡°Nothing. Daddy, I¡¯m just looking for you. Mommy called you to help her with something.¡± Zhang Yu Han stretched his hand and patted his daughter¡¯s head. ¡°Are you worried about me?¡± Zhang Yu Han chuckled. ¡°I¡¯m fine. Anyway winning and losing a match is not something big.¡± Throughout their match, Zhang Yu Han has been observing Bai Qi closely. He could tell that the boy was suppressing his skills and was going easy on him. Otherwise, their points difference would be too great. ..... Zhang Yu Han sighed. Perhaps his daughter was right. He was getting too old. Zhang Li Xue giggled when she heard her father¡¯s words. She was relieved to see that her father was not too upset after losing against Bai Qi. ¡°I¡¯ll go ahead and find your mother,¡± Zhang Yu Han said. ¡°You should go and find Bai Qi and his sister. Call them for dinner.¡± Zhang Li Xue leaned her head on her father¡¯s arms. ¡°Un. I know.¡± After saying a few words with her father, Zhang Li Xue went to look for Bai Qi. She knocked on the guest room¡¯s door and waited for Bai Qi to open the door. The young man¡¯s abs were disyed in front of her, making her stunned. It turned out that Doctor Bai¡¯s body was quite good... Bai Qi dried his hair with a towel before draping it around his shoulder. Seeing that the woman in front of him was not speaking, Bai Qi raised his brow and spoke, ¡°Li Xue? What¡¯s wrong?¡± Zhang Li Xue snapped out of her trance and scolded herself for being distracted. But this was also Bai Qi¡¯s fault. Why was he trying to seduce her with his body? ¡°No. I¡¯m here to call you for dinner.¡± Zhang Li Xue tried to look everywhere else. ¡°Where¡¯s Xi Xi?¡± ¡°Xi Xi went with your mother,¡± Bai Qi said. He looked around and saw that there was no one else around. He looked at his girlfriend again and smiled. ¡°Do you want toe in?¡± Zhang Li Xue hesitated. But the man¡¯s smile seemed to be entrancing her. She nodded slowly and followed the man into the room. ¡°Just sit down for a while,¡± Bai Qi pointed at the sofa. ¡°I¡¯ll be done in a while.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Zhang Li Xue followed his instruction and sat down. She watched him disappear into the bathroom beforeing out again fully clothed. Her eyes fell on his slightly damp hair and an idea came to her mind. ¡°Do you want me to help you dry your hair? I¡¯ll go and get the hair dryer.¡± Bai Qi saw the enthusiasm in her eyes and chuckled. ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue patted the chair and spoke, ¡°Sit down.¡± Then, she walked over to the wardrobe and took out a hair dryer. The whirring sound from the hair dryer filled the air. Bai Qi¡¯s hair was short and it did not take Zhang Li Xue a long time to help him dry his hair. Once she was done, Zhang Li Xue ced the hair dryer on the table and looked at the man in front of her. ¡°Bai Qi, thank you for going easy on my dad.¡± Bai Qi chuckled at her words. He nced at the hair dryer and raised a brow. ¡°Then, is this my reward?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. Then, he leaned over to rain her kisses on his cheek. ¡°Actually, I did not do anything much. Your dad is really good,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Perhaps, if we were the same age, it would be difficult to win against your dad.¡± ¡°Mmm... I heard from my uncles that my dad loved basketball so much. However, he have to stop ying that much after he followed his parents to C Country.¡± Her father decided not to y the sport that much, knowing that he will have to inherit thepany. Still, he did not let go of his favorite sport and would ask her uncles to apany him asionally. Zhang Li Xue took a deep breath and patted her boyfriend on the shoulder. ¡°Come on. We should go now before they started to worry.¡± She was alone in the room with her boyfriend. Zhang Li Xue was worried that her parents would be thinking too much when they could not find her. Zhang Li Xue watched as Bai Qi gathered his stuff and ced them into his bag. A chuckle escaped her as a thought crossed her mind. She saw that Bai Qi was looking at her and spoke, ¡°In the past, I heard that my Uncle Wei had to defeat my dad in a one-on-one match before he could date my aunt. When I grew up, my uncles joked that if anyone wanted to marry me, they will have to defeat my dad first.¡± Her lips curled into a small smile as Zhang Li Xue recalled some memories from when she was younger. Later, whenever a boy approached her with their confession, Zhang Li Xue decided to use this trick to reject them. Those who wanted to date her will have to defeat her in a basketball match. In the beginning, there were a lot of boys who wanted to give it a try. Of course, those boys had to leave in disappointment. Zhang Li Xue raised her head again when she noticed that Bai Qi had not said a word. Seeing that the man was looking at her with his deep eyes made her heartbeat elerate. Zhang Li Xue clenched her hand into a tight fist, wondering if she had said something wrong. Before she could ask about it, Bai Qi shed her a smile. He walked over to her side and asked, ¡°Then, does it mean that I can ask your dad¡¯s permission to marry you now?¡± Chapter 282 282 Do You Want to Get Married? Her head went nk. Zhang Li Xue stared back at Bai Qi, wondering if she had heard his words right. A while ago, they were still talking about his basketball match against her father. Why... Why did he suddenly talk about marriage? Seeing that his girlfriend had not answered his question, Bai Qi walked closer and held both her hands. ¡°Zhang Li Xue...¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Zhang Li Xue raised her gaze and met the man¡¯s deep gaze. Hearing him calling out her name gave her butterflies in the stomach. Bai Qi held her hands tightly. ¡°When are you thinking of marrying me?¡± ¡°Ma-Marry?¡± Zhang Li Xue began to stutter. ¡°You... Why do you suddenly ask me this?¡± Zhang Li Xue became flustered. The sudden talk about marriage caught her off guard. She did not know just how she should react or answer him at this moment. ¡°You don¡¯t want to?¡± Bai Qi raised a brow. ..... These days, there were a lot of couples who chose to stay together without marriage. Although he really wanted to make this little fairy legally his, he would respect her choice. As long as he could stay together with her, he would not mind it. ¡°It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°But, but... We never talked about this before.¡± His heart was more at ease, knowing that Zhang Li Xue was not against marriage. ¡°Then, let¡¯s talk about this.¡± His expression turned serious. ¡°Li Xue, what do you think about marriage? Do you... want to marry me?¡± Zhang Li Xue took a step back and realized that she was trapped between a wall and Bai Qi. She looked around anxiously before looking at the man again. An awkwardugh escaped her lips. ¡°You... It couldn¡¯t be that you are proposing to me now, right?¡± ¡°No. This is not a proposal,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°I don¡¯t have any flower or a ring with me. How can it be considered a proposal?¡± His little fairy was a special person in his heart. Of course, he has to give her a special proposal. He wanted to make her feel special. He wanted to give her the best. Moreover... he still hasn¡¯t asked her family¡¯s permission. He knew how much her family loved her. Before he could propose to her, Bai Qi hoped to get her parents¡¯ permission and blessings. ¡°But, I wanted to know what you think about it,¡± Bai Qi continued. ¡°Do you want to get married?¡± Zhang Li Xue could feel the heat creeping on her face. She felt feverish. Blood rushed to her head, making her a little dizzy. She was too shy to be asked this question. ¡°Li Xue,¡± Bai Qi spoke again. His voice was soft as if he wanted to coax her into answering. ¡°I want to marry you.¡± Since she did not give him her answer, then, he could only let her know what was in his mind first. ¡°I love you.¡± Bai Qi paused as he considered what he wanted to let her know. ¡°Being with me... there might be days when I can¡¯t be by your side because of my work. But I can promise you that I will try my best to be with you when you need me.¡± He had already told her these words before they got together. However, he still needed to let her know what she will face in the future. Her heart fluttered at his confession. ¡°I¡¯m not that weak,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°Even if you are not always around, I still have my family and friends to help.¡± Bai Qi pursed his lips into a thin line, wondering just what did she mean by those words. Does it mean that she did not want to marry him? Bai Qi was disappointed, but he hid his feelings really well. ¡°Bai Qi, I only need you to love me. That is enough.¡± Zhang Li Xue squeezed his hand. The light in his eyes flickered. It was then that he realized that Zhang Li Xue was not saying no to marriage. He swallowed and decided to give it a test. ¡°Then, does it mean that you wanted to get married?¡± Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze. She had already said it, but why didn¡¯t he get her meaning? She already knew what she was going to face when she decided to be with him. His job was always busy and tiring, but he would always try to be around. She had watched him working hard to be with her. As long as he can love her until they both get old, she would not mind anything else. Zhang Li Xue hesitated before speaking again, ¡°Well, when the timees, I will consider it.¡± Bai Qi opened her mouth to speak. But he stopped himself when he noticed that her face was a little red. He realized that this topic had made his girlfriend shy. A helpless smile curled on his lips. Bai Qi leaned over and pulled his girlfriend into his embrace. ¡°Alright. Then, you should consider it from now on.¡± He pecked at the top of her head and continued, ¡°When the timees, I hope that you will give me your answer.¡± The two of them stayed in each other¡¯s embrace for a long time. ¡°We should probably head downstairs now,¡± Zhang Li Xue reminded him. ¡°My parents would worry if we did note down for a long time.¡± Bai Qi finally pulled away, realizing that they were still at her parent¡¯s ce for dinner. He grabbed his bag and followed Zhang Li Xue downstairs. Because they had just talked briefly about marriage, the air around them was filled with pink bubbles. When they both walked into the dining room, everyone else was already waiting for them. Bai Xi Xi was telling both Zhang Yu Han and Li Qin Yao about her new kindergarten when she noticed the couple walking over. ¡°Li Xue,¡± Li Qin Yao called. ¡°What took you two so long? I was about to ask the auntie to call you.¡± Zhang Li Xue coughed. ¡°Well, I was helping Bai Qi to look for the hair dryer.¡± She lowered her gaze, hoping that her mother would not notice that she was lying. ¡°Isn¡¯t it in the wardrobe?¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. ¡°Un. I know. I was looking in the wrong drawer,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°But don¡¯t worry. I found it.¡± Li Qin Yao sighed. She turned to Bai Qi and quickly let the young man sit down. Zhang Yu Han watched the young couple and frowned. Why does it feel as if the air between his daughter and Bai Qi seemed to be a little strange? Chapter 283 283 Thinking about Marriage Dinner with Zhang¡¯s family was harmonious. It was not easy for them to gather around. Li Qin Yao continued to urge everyone to eat more. Her attention was on the young Bai Xi Xi. It seemed that it has been a while since there was a young child around the house and Li Qin Yao was worried that the little girl would be ufortable. As the host, she tried her best to make the little girl feel more wee. Meanwhile, Zhang Yu Han had yed a match against Bai Qi earlier and was quite pleased with his skill. While they were eating their dinner, the two men continued to talk about some techniques and skills. The Zhang couple were preupied and because of this, none of them noticed that their daughter sat there quietly. Zhang Li Xue ate her meal quietly. Once in a while, she would nce at Bai Qi before she would lower her gaze again. Her thoughts were filled with his question earlier. But the more she thought about it, the more that her face would turn red. She did not pay attention to what she was eating. Everything she ate tasted almost the same. They were very sweet. ..... Zhang Li Xue began to think of her rtionship with Bai Qi again. The two of them haven¡¯t got together for too long. Was it appropriate to start thinking about marriage now? But... she also wanted to be with him all the time. Waiting for him to get home from work. Then, spending their time together without thinking of going back home. Watching his handsome face before going to sleep and seeing his face again the first time she woke up in the morning. However, she was also aware that marriage isn¡¯t simply about getting together. Zhang Li Xue nced at Bai Qi again and decided that she will have to talk to a few people that she trusted. After dinner, Zhang Li Xue apanied Bai Xi Xi for a short walk in the garden before letting the little girl sit to watch the television. Her father was in the study with Bai Qi. Seeing her father¡¯s attitude towards Bai Qi during their meal, Zhang Li Xue knew that she could stop worrying about the two of them. Then, she went to the kitchen and found her mother arranging some cutleries in the cupboard. She walked over and started to help her mother a bit. Zhang Li Xue swept her gaze around the room. Seeing that the auntie was far away, she then turned to her mother cautiously. ¡°Mommy.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Li Qin Yao nced at her daughter. ¡°I thought you were taking Xi Xi to walk around the garden.¡± ¡°Xi Xi seemed tired,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I let her watch the television. Dad is still with Bai Qi in his study.¡± Li Qin Yao nodded. After a while, she began to notice the look on her daughter¡¯s face. ¡°What is it? Li Xue, you have something to say?¡± Zhang Li Xue bit her lips as she hesitated. ¡°I was just thinking...¡± She looked at her mother anxiously. ¡°Back then, what made you say yes to my dad¡¯s proposal?¡± Her movement halted. Li Qin Yao stared at her daughter as a thought came to her mind. She recovered quickly and called the auntie to help her arrange the kitchen before pulling her daughter to another side. ¡°Mommy?¡± Zhang Li Xue was a little puzzled by her mother¡¯s sudden act. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± She had asked a question. Why did her mother suddenly drag her away? Li Qin Yao looked at her daughter again with her eyes lit up. ¡°Li Xue, don¡¯t tell me that Bai Qi had proposed to you?¡± Her heart skipped a beat. Zhang Li Xue had never thought that her mother would be able to guess what was going on in her heart. ¡°Mommy...¡± She suddenly did not know how to face her mother. Seeing that her mother was still waiting for her reply, she then decided to exin. ¡°He hasn¡¯t proposed. But he did mention it and wanted to know my opinion about it.¡± Li Qin Yao nodded. ¡°That¡¯s true. Bai Qi already met your family. It made sense if he started to think about marriage.¡± ¡°Mmm... I like him. It¡¯s just that... I haven¡¯t thought about marriage yet.¡± Li Qin Yao looked at her daughter again. She could still remember giving birth to this girl. Her daughter would cry whenever she was not around. The sticky little girl is all grown up and was already thinking of marriage. Her lips curled into a faint smile. ¡°When your dad proposed to me... he did not give me a long time to think about it. He proposed and I thought that this man is quite reliable and cared about me a lot. So, I agreed. Who would have thought that the next day, he would gather your grandmother and great-grandfather together and announce that we will be getting married? A few dayster, we went to the Civil Affairs Bureau and got our certificate.¡± Her father just dragged her mother to get their certificate? Zhang Li Xue was speechless. She did not think that her father would be that domineering. ¡°I didn¡¯t know your father for a long time before we decided to get together,¡± Li Qin Yao continued. ¡°But I like how he was always caring towards me. I saw that he would always try to protect me. He made me feel safe.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought about it again. She also thought that Bai Qi would make her feel safe. She can feel that he loved her a lot. ¡°Li Xue, I think Bai Qi is a good person,¡± Li Qin Yao said. Her lips curled into a smile. ¡°You are already big enough to decide whether you wanted to get married. You are my daughter. I trust you. You just have to know that whatever decision you make, I will always be there to support you.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her mother cautiously. ¡°Even if I make a wrong decision?¡± Li Qin Yao chuckled. ¡°We are all human. There is nothing wrong with making a wrong decision. But, if that happened, your family will always be there to help you to make things right.¡± Her heart warmed. Listening to her mother¡¯s words made her feel like crying. Chapter 284 284 Spend the Night Zhang Li Xue chatted with her mother for a long time. When she went to check on Bai Xi Xi again, she was surprised to find the little girl sleeping on the couch. A helpless smile curled on her lips. She could tell that Bai Xi Xi was tired. ¡°Xi Xi fell asleep?¡± Li Qin Yao asked as she walked into the room as well. ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She grabbed the nket in the drawer and draped it on the little girl¡¯s body. A faint smile appeared on her lips as she continued to watch Bai Xi Xi sleep. Just then, she could her father¡¯s voice approaching closer. When she looked up again, she saw that Bai Qi and her father were walking together. Bai Qi nced at his girlfriend before turning to her mother. ¡°Auntie. It¡¯s gettingte. Xi Xi and I should return home.¡± Just as he had finished his words, Bai Qi seemed to realize that his sister was sleeping on the couch. ¡°Bai Qi, why don¡¯t you and Xi Xi spend the night here?¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. ¡°After all, Xi Xi had already fallen asleep. It would be difficult for you to carry herter.¡± ..... ¡°This...¡± Bai Qi began to hesitate. He was aware that Zhang Yu Han¡¯s opinion of him had only got better after they spent time ying basketball together. He knew how difficult it would be to win this man¡¯s approval. Bai Qi did not want to ruin it and make his girlfriend¡¯s father dislike him. ¡°It¡¯s not appropriate for us to stay over,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Xi Xi won¡¯t need to go to school tomorrow, right?¡± Li Qin Yao continued to persuade him. ¡°Just stay the night. Tomorrow, Xi Xi could spend her time with us while you are working. Let Li Xue send her back after you get off from work.¡± She then gave her husband a look and hoped that the man would be able to convince Bai Qi to stay. Zhang Yu Han nced at the sleeping little girl and thought that she was too pitiful. He patted Bai Qi on the shoulder and spoke, ¡°Your aunt is right. Bai Qi... just stay over for one night. Your sister is probably tired. Let¡¯s not wake her up.¡± ¡°Un... Xi Xi can sleep with me,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about her.¡± Bai Qi pondered over this matter and finally agreed. ¡°Then, I will ask the auntie to tidy up a guest room,¡± Li Qin Yao said with a smile. She quickly turned around to find the auntie to help her with the house matter. After a while, she turned to her husband and asked him to take a few of their son¡¯s clothes for Bai Qi to change into. Just like that, the three of them were alone in the room. Zhang Li Xue looked at Bai Qi and spoke, ¡°Then, you help me to carry Xi Xi to my bedroom.¡± Bai Qi chuckled. ¡°Alright.¡± He leaned over and carried his little sister in his arms. Then, he followed his girlfriend upstairs to her room. He ced Bai Xi XI on the mattress and tucked her into bed. A helpless smile curled on his lips. When Bai Qi turned around, he saw that his girlfriend was standing behind him, watching his every move. He raised a brow and walked over to her side. ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± Zhang Li Xue naturally won¡¯t tell him that she was admiring him from a distance. ¡°What were you and my dad talking about just now?¡± She quickly found a way to change the subject. Bai Qi chuckled. ¡°Your dad was asking about the technique I used during our match.¡± Zhang Li Xue did not know if she shouldugh. She did not think that her father would continuously chat about basketball with Bai Qi. ¡°He said that the technique seemed familiar.¡± Bai Qi walked closer to her and yed with a few strands of her long hair with his fingers. ¡°He thought that the way I execute the technique was very familiar to him.¡± Zhang Li Xue could guess what he was about to tell her next. ¡°Then, I told him that it was you who taught me the move.¡± Zhang Li Xue began to feel a little anxious. ¡°My dad... he did not say anything about it, right?¡± Bai Qi chuckled. He stretched his hand to pat her head. ¡°I didn¡¯t tell him that you taught me that move when we were in kindergarten. Your father thought that I only learned that move recently.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. Then, she quickly covered her mouth when she remember that Bai Xi Xi was sleeping in her room. ¡°Other than that, what did both of you talk about?¡± ¡°Mmm... He asked me about my job and my family,¡± Bai Qi said. The corner of her lips tilted up. Zhang Li Xue was very happy that her father had made an effort to get to know Bai Qi. She liked this man a lot and hoped that the two of them would be able to get along well. As the two of them were still talking, the auntie came over and knocked on the door softly. Zhang Li Xue jumped before turning to the auntie. She did not close the door and was able to see the auntie as soon as she turned. The older woman smiled at the couple before turning to Bai Qi. ¡°Mr. Bai, your room is ready. I¡¯ll show you to your room.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Thank you.¡± As the auntie turned around, Bai Qi looked at his girlfriend again. ¡°Should I send you over?¡± Zhang Li Xue suggested. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Bai Qi nced at the bed where his little sister was sleeping. ¡°Xi Xi might wake up and find that she¡¯s in a strange ce.¡± Zhang Li Xue lowered her head to hide her disappointment. Just then, Bai Qi ced his fingers under her chin and lifted her face. Before she could figure out what was going on, the man had already pressed his lips on hers into a lingering kiss. Then, he pulled away before she could react. ¡°Li Xue.¡± Bai Qi smiled. ¡°Good night. Remember to think of the matter we talked about properly.¡± Zhang Li Xue watched as the man left her room and touched her burning face. Chapter 285 285 Winning Her Father¡¯s Heart The rm clock on the bedside table rang. Zhang Li Xue swiftly turned to turn off the rm. Then, she nced at the little girl sleeping beside her. A breath of relief escaped her upon finding that the little girl was still sleeping soundly. Zhang Li Xue pulled the nket to cover her shoulder. Then, she patted the girl softly and watched her sleeping face. After a while, Zhang Li Xue rolled off the bed slowly and stretched up. She went into the bathroom to wash up a little bit before heading downstairs. A shy smile curled on her lips when she saw that Bai Qi was having breakfast with her parents. ¡°Good morning.¡± Li Qin Yao had a smile on her face as she looked at her daughter. ¡°Li Xue, you woke up early.¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at Bai Qi and smiled shyly. Last night, Bai Qi had told her that he was going to leave for the hospital in the morning. She wanted to see him off and decided to set an rm. Li Qin Yao chuckled as she saw the shy look on her daughter¡¯s face. ¡°Xi Xi is still asleep?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Let her sleep a while longer. I already asked the auntie to keep an eye on her. This way she wouldn¡¯t be surprised when she woke upter.¡± She pulled out a chair and sat beside Bai Qi. ..... Zhang Yu Han was still listening to his daughter when he suddenly noticed that her daughter was sitting side by side with Bai Qi. An ufortable feeling arose in his heart as he saw them sitting side by side. It felt as if there was something stuck in his throat. However, he chose not to say anything. Zhang Li Xue poured herself a cup of hot soybean milk. Just as she put her hand down, a certain someone had already grabbed her hand under the table and pinched it softly. Her cheek turned a little hot and her heart was beating fast. The two of them were sneaking around and the thrill was a little exciting. Zhang Li Xue could not help but nce at her parents and hope that they would not find anything. Although she was used to watching her parents disy their affection, it was a little strange to imagine doing the same with Bai Qi. Moreover, her father was still trying to ept Bai Qi. Zhang Li Xue thought that it would be better to act slowly. ¡°Li Xue, you are not eating?¡± Zhang Yu Han asked as he watched her staring at the cup of milk in front of her. ¡°Ah?¡± Zhang Li Xue snapped out of her trance. Then, she felt Bai Qi squeezing her hand again before he finally let go. She pulled her hand quickly and grabbed the fried dough in front of her. ¡°I¡¯m eating.¡± Zhang Yu Hanughed. ¡°You silly girl. Why are you in a daze? Are you still sleeping?¡± It was rare to see her daughter woke up early. Thus, Zhang Yu Han thought that his daughter was being absentminded because she still hasn¡¯t woken up properly. Zhang Li Xue lowered her head and started to nibble on her food. After a while, she raised her head again and shot a look at Bai QI. However, that man only looked back at her with an innocent look on his face. After having their breakfast, Zhang Yu Han went back to his study to answer a phone call. Zhang Li Xue nced at Bai Qi before turning to her mother again. ¡°Then, Mommy, I¡¯ll go and walk Bai Qi out.¡± ¡°Mmm... go ahead.¡± Li Qin Yao nodded. A few secondster, she looked up again. ¡°Ah! Bai Qi, wait a minute. There¡¯s something I wanted to give you.¡± Bai Qi exchanged a look with his girlfriend before turning around. ¡°Your uncle wanted to give you this,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. She walked over to Bai Qi with a white envelope in her hand. Bai Qi took the envelope and stared at it, ¡°This is...¡± ¡°It will be thepany¡¯s anniversary soon,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°This is the invitation card. I hope that you can make it and attend.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her mother in surprise. She had already nned to let Bai Qi apany her as her plus one. Surprisingly, her mother had prepared an invitation card for Bai Qi as well. ¡°Thank you.¡± Bai Qi shed a smile as he slid the invitation card into his pocket. ¡°I will try to attend.¡± Li Qin Yao knew that Bai Qi was busy with his work and did not press on this matter. After saying a few words, Bai Qi turned around again and walked out of the house. Seeing that there was no one else around, Bai Qi reached to hold his girlfriend¡¯s hand. ¡°Text me when you are about to head home,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I¡¯ll send Xi Xi back before it¡¯s time for you toe back.¡± Bai Qi leaned over to peck on the girl¡¯s nose. ¡°Alright. I don¡¯t have the night shift duty today. Do you want to have dinner together?¡± Her eyes lit up. ¡°Alright. Then, I¡¯ll make something before you go back. Doctor Bai, what do you want to eat?¡± ¡°You can make anything you like,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°I¡¯m not picky with food.¡± Just the thought that there would be someone waiting for him when he returned to the apartment after work made his heart warmer. ¡°You should go now. Otherwise, you¡¯re going to bete,¡± Zhang Li Xue patted her on the shoulder. She walked him over to his car and watched as he slid into the driver¡¯s seat. Before he closed the door, Bai Qi leaned over and caught her lips in a kiss. The moment he pulled away, Zhang Li Xue looked around in rm. When she did not see anyone, Zhang Li Xue finally heaved a breath of relief. Bai Qiughed when he saw the look on her face. Zhang Li Xue hit his arm yfully. ¡°You are stillughing. If my father saw us, he won¡¯t let youe over and visit again.¡± Bai Qi heaved a sigh. It seemed that winning her father¡¯s heart would be much more difficult than winning his little fairy¡¯s heart. Chapter 286 286 You are Bai Qi, Right? After Bai Qi had left, Li Qin Yao went to look for her husband in his study. She walked over to his table and hugged him from behind. Her lipsnded on his cheek. ¡°Hubby, thank you.¡± Zhang Yu Han looked at his wife speechlessly. ¡°What are you thanking me for? I already promised that I would give that boy a chance. I am not going to go back on my words.¡± Li Qin Yao merely smiled. She knew how hard it was for her husband to ept that their daughter now had a boyfriend. Seeing how he really tried to get along with Bai Qi made her happy. Li Qin Yao leaned on the table and asked. ¡°What do you think about Bai Qi?¡± ¡°I guess... he¡¯s not that bad.¡± Zhang Yu Han lowered his head and coughed. ¡°I heard that his grandparents were friends with great-grandpa. Unfortunately, his family had passed away, leaving him and his sister alone.¡± Zhang Yu Han thought that the Bai siblings were very pitiful to have lost their family members. They don¡¯t have anyone else other than each other. He especially thought that Bai Xi Xi was pitiful. Because of that, he decided not to make it hard for Bai Qi during their meal and even let the young man stay a night at his ce. ... ..... ¡°Doctor Bai, you seemed to be in a very good mood,¡± Nurse Tian spoke as the man stopped by the nurse¡¯s station. Bai Qi shed a smile at the elder nurse. ¡°I think you have been smiling a lot after getting together with Miss Zhang,¡± Nurse Tian teased. ¡°Nurse Tian, are you implying that I did not smile a lot before?¡± ¡°Exactly.¡± Nurse Tian nodded. ¡°In the past, you often had your head down while looking at the patient¡¯s chart. In the past, the younger doctor would be wary of you. You did not mix along with everyone that much.¡± Bai Qi naturally could not remember if he had done any of those in the past. ¡°These days, you have be more approachable,¡± Nurse Tian said. ¡°I heard that the younger doctors were looking up on you.¡± Bai Qi stayed at the nurse station and chatted with Nurse Tian for a while. He could only shake his head as he thought of the nurse¡¯s words. He went back to his office and started to work on the report. Just then, the phone on his table chimed. Bai Qi nced at his phone and smiled when he saw his little fairy¡¯s name. He clicked on her name and saw a message from her. His girlfriend wanted to know when he would be returning home. After confirming that he did not have to work overtime, Bai Qi ced his phone back on the table. His eyes shifted to the clock. At this time, he was looking forward to heading home and finding Zhang Li Xue. Bai Qi did not wait for too long to gather his stuff after his shift was over. He exchanged a few words with his colleagues before heading home. However, instead of going straight back to the apartment, Bai Qi made a detour to stop at a cake house nearby the apartment. Other than chicken wings, his girlfriend seemed to like eating cakes and pastries. Since she had prepared dinner for him at home, Bai Qi thought that it would be good if he surprised her with some of her favorite food. He chose a few cakes at the counter before making his payment. Then, he held the box in his hand and headed out. However, his steps halted when he saw a familiar face in front of him. Bai Qi quickly retracted his gaze and walked out, pretending that he did not know the other person. This was not the first time that Bai Qi had seen Mu Zhen Yu after he returned to Y City. However, this was the first time that they hade face to face. Bai Qi had thought that Mu Zhen Yu would not be able to recognize him. After all, thest time they saw each other was in kindergarten. A long time has passed and he had changed a lot. Just as he was about to take another step, Mu Zhen Yu had already stood in front of him, blocking his path. Mu Zhen Yu frowned, as he tried to remember something. ¡°Bai... Qi? You are Bai Qi, right?¡± Bai Qi pursed his lips and frowned. He wanted to continue pretending that he did not know this man, but Bai Qi realized that it was impossible. Sooner orter, he will have to face this man again. He was now with Li Xue and his girlfriend seemed to be on friendly terms with this man. ¡°Don¡¯t you remember me?¡± Mu Zhen Yu spoke again when Bai Qi continued to keep quiet. ¡°It¡¯s me. Mu Zhen Yu. We went to the same kindergarten.¡± Bai Qi stood up straight and smiled. ¡°It¡¯s you. Mu Zhen Yu. I¡¯m surprised that you can still remember me.¡± ¡°After all, we used to y together when we were kids.¡± Mu Zhen Yu took a step back as he gave Bai Qi a lookover. ¡°Wow, your face did not change that much. But... when did you return to Y City? I thought that you and your family had moved to S Country?¡± ¡°Mmm... I came back a few months ago,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Are you living around here as well?¡± Mu Zhen Yu chuckled. ¡°No. My office is somewhere nearby.¡± Bai Qi pursed his lips, wondering if he would run into Mu Zhen Yu again. Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s eyes fell on the cake box in Bai Qi¡¯s hand. ¡°Buying them for your girlfriend?¡± ¡°Mhm...¡± There was a gentle look in his eyes as he thought of the person who was waiting for him at the apartment. ¡°Mu Zhen Yu, it¡¯s good to see you again, but I should go now. My girlfriend is still waiting for me.¡± Mu Zhen Yu nodded and turned around to watch Bai Qi leave. He stared at Bai Qi for a long time and frowned. Mu Zhen Yu could not help but felt that Bai Qi¡¯s silhouette was a little familiar... Chapter 287 287 Thinking about Another Man Zhang Li Xue was apanying Bai Xi Xi to y some games in the living room when they both heard the beeping sounding from the entrance. The two girls exchanged a nce. Zhang Li Xue told the little girl to concentrate on her game before she stood up and walked over. The door was pushed open from the outside. Then her expression brightened up when she found Bai Qi standing in front of her with a box in his hand. ¡°You¡¯re back.¡± Zhang Li Xue shed him a smile. ¡°Mmm...¡± His lips slowly curled up to a smile. A while ago, he was still a little unhappy after running into Mu Zhen Yu. But, that unhappiness feeling disappeared the moment he saw his little fairy¡¯s smile. Bai Qi lifted the cake box in his hand. ¡°For you.¡± Her eyes lit up. Zhang Li Xue took the box from him and saw varieties of cakes through the box¡¯s window. She pushed a few strands of hair behind her ear and spoke, ¡°Why do you suddenly buy some cakes.¡± ¡°I remember that you liked them.¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at Bai Xi Xi who was ying games in the living area. Seeing that the little girl had her attention on her games, Zhang Li Xue finally gathered her courage to kiss Bai Qi. ..... ¡°Thank you,¡± Zhang Li Xue had a sheepish smile on her lips. The cakes were not anything expensive. But, knowing that Bai Qi would remember her preferences made her happy. Her heart was dripping in honey. As the two walked in, Bai Xi Xi finally looked up. ¡°Brother Bai Qi.¡± Bai Qi rubbed the top of her head. ¡°Did you have fun at your Pretty Sister¡¯s house?¡± After he went to work, his sister spent her time at Zhang Li Xue¡¯s ce for a while. They only returned to the apartment in the evening. ¡°Un...¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°Pretty Sister¡¯s mom made delicious noodles.¡± Bai Qiughed. Hearing that his girlfriend¡¯s family had treated his little sister well made him feel more at ease. He could see that Zhang Li Xue¡¯s family really liked his little sister. ¡°You should go in and take a shower first,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Xi Xi and I will prepare the table. Later, we can have our dinner together.¡± Bai Qi naturally did not have any objection. He turned to his room to take a quick shower. As he came out of the bathroom again, Bai Qi could not help but recall his brief meeting with Mu Zhen Yu. That person had said that his office was somewhere nearby. Then, doesn¡¯t that mean that there would be a chance for him to run into Mu Zhen Yu again? His feelings towards Mu Zhen Yu were a littleplicated. When he was little, Bai Qi did not like Mu Zhen Yu that much because he was stealing his little fairy¡¯s attention away from him. Later, he learned that it was Mu Zhen Yu who had told Zhang Li Xue that his family was going to move to S Country. This was the reason he was able to meet his little fairy onest time before he followed his family to move away. But now that he had returned to Y City, Bai Qi heard that Zhang Li Xue and Mu Zhen Yu were still close. The Zhang family had chased away other boys from getting too close to Zhang Li Xue. However, Mu Zhen Yu was still around. Although Zhang Li Xue had already told him that nothing was going on between her and Mu Zhen Yu, Bai Qi was still uneasy. Previously, he had seen the way Mu Zhen Yu was looking at Zhang Li Xue. As a man, how can he not understand that Mu Zhen Yu had feelings for Zhang Li Xue? The knocking on the door snapped him out of his trance. Bai Qi walked out and found that his sister was outside, wanting to tell him that dinner was ready. Bai Qi decided to forget those unhappy thoughts. He followed his little sister into the dining area and looked at the variety of food on the table. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, I made these dishes with Pretty Sister,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°You have to eat a lot.¡± ¡°Mmm... I know. I will definitely eat a lot.¡± The three of them ate their dinner happily together. Throughout the meal, Bai Xi Xi continued to tell her brother what she did at her Pretty Sister¡¯s house. Afterward, they ate the cakes that Bai Qi had brought. Bai Xi Xi remembered that she has been ying around too much during the day and decided to return to her room to read some books. Zhang Li Xue apanied the little girl for a while before going out to find Bai Qi again. When she came out, Bai Qi was in the kitchen, washing up some bowls. Zhang Li Xue walked over to his side and stood behind him. Without saying a word, Zhang Li Xue wrapped her arms around his waist. She leaned her head on his back and took a deep breath of his scent. His movement halted. Seeing that Zhang Li Xue continued to stand still, Bai Qi continued to rinse the bowl in his hand. He wiped his hand with a towel before peeling off the girl¡¯s arms around his waist. Then, he turned around and faced her. ¡°What is it?¡± Zhang Li Xue studied his expression for a while. ¡°Nothing. I just thought that you looked a bit unhappy today. Something happened at work?¡± Bai Qi could not hide his surprise. He had tried to hide his feelings well. Surprisingly, his girlfriend was still able to figure out that he was a bit unhappy. ¡°No. I¡¯m fine.¡± Zhang Li Xue leaned over and narrowed her eyes. ¡°Really?¡± Bai Qi was about to tell her that she was worrying too much, but then, changed his mind. ¡°I ran into Mu Zhen Yu just now. He seemed to recognize me.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Hispany is somewhere around here.¡± ¡°You know this?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°I came to hispany¡¯s opening day. But, why did he makes you unhappy?¡± ¡°Nothing. It¡¯s just that, I recalled a few things in the past.¡± Zhang Li Xue continued to look at his expression. She suddenly thought of how Bai Qi had misunderstood her rtionship with Mu Zhen Yu in the past. ¡°Then, you should stop thinking about those unhappy thoughts.¡± She pulled away and shot him an unhappy look. ¡°Doctor Bai, your girlfriend is right in front of you. What are you doing, thinking about another man?¡± Her words made himugh. Zhang Li Xue was right. The person he loved was already in his embrace. He should stop worrying about Mu Zhen Yu. Whether that man still had feelings for Zhang Li Xue was not something that he should be concerned about. The most important thing was that Zhang Li Xue loved him. Chapter 288 288 Running Away From Home A few dayster, Zhang Li Xue received a call from Fang Su Jin. During her lunch break, Zhang Li Xue headed to the coffee house and found her friend Fang Su Jin sitting in the corner of the restaurant while enjoying some cakes. Fang Su Jin saw her friend and waved her hand around. ¡°Li Xue!¡± Zhang Li Xue slid into the chair. The server walked over and Zhang Li Xue began to order some food and drinks. When the server walked away again, Zhang Li Xue stared at the cakes on the table and chuckled. ¡°Su Jin, are you sure you want to finish those cakes? I thought you were watching your sugar intake?¡± A few weeks ago, Fang Su Jinined a bit about her weight and decided to control her sugar intake. ¡°I¡¯m stressed out. I¡¯m allowed to eat this amount of cakes.¡± Fang Su Jin stabbed the cheesecake on the te and shoved it into her mouth. As the rich and creamy taste filled her mouth, Fang Su Jin could not help but let out a long sigh. The server returned to pour a ss of water for Zhang Li Xue before she moved away. ¡°What happened?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°Why are you stressed out?¡± ..... When Fang Su Jin called to meet her, the girl had already warned that she was going toin. Therefore, when Zhang Li Xue appeared, she had already prepared herself for it. Fang Su Jin¡¯s looked as if she was going to cry. ¡°Li Xue, you know that I have been going out with that person right?¡± ¡°Mr. Liu?¡± Fang Su Jin pulled a face when she heard that man¡¯s name. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with him?¡± Zhang LI Xue asked. ¡°I don¡¯t want to go on a blind date with him, but my mom insisted that I should give him a chance,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. ¡°A while ago, my mom even made me apany Liu Fang to attend an engagement ceremony where I was introduced as his girlfriend.¡± ¡°His girlfriend?¡± Fang Su Jin gripped the fork in her hand tightly. ¡°That¡¯s right. I haven¡¯t agreed to it. How did I suddenly be his girlfriend?¡± Zhang Li Xue had a disbelief look on her face. She had heard about Liu¡¯s industry and Liu Fang before, but she did not think that the man would be this shameless. ¡°Anyway, I talked to my mother about it and she did not think that there was anything wrong with it.¡± Fang Su Jin pouted. ¡°My mom seemed to like this person a lot.¡± ¡°Just tell your mother that you did not see Mr. Liu as a romantic partner.¡± ¡°I did. But my mom thinks that feelings can be developed slowly after spending some time together,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Doesn¡¯t she know that hatred can also develop after some time?¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled. She did not know what she should say. She would never guess that Fang Su Jin¡¯s mother would be pressing Fang Su Jin to date someone this much. ¡°Anyway, this would not happen if my mom was not stimted. My aunt called again to brag about my younger cousin¡¯s wedding again.¡± Fang Su Jin drank some water to suppress her feelings. ¡°Li Xue, that was not the most infuriating thing.¡± The server walked over with the food that Zhang Li Xue ordered. After the server left, Fang Su Jin spoke again, ¡°Last night, Liu Fang asked me out, saying that he had something to discuss. I thought that he wanted to find a way to stop our mothers from setting us up together. After all, after our brief interaction, I don¡¯t think that he liked me that much.¡± ¡°What happened?¡± Zhang Li Xue could already guess that it won¡¯t be anything good. ¡°That creep suddenly started to discuss our living arrangement after marriage.¡± Fang Su Jinughed. ¡°He told me that he would be busy with thepany. Therefore, he wanted me to look after his mother and do the house chores. He even told me that I need to stop painting and focus on our family.¡± ¡°This... isn¡¯t right.¡± ¡°He must be crazy if he thinks that I¡¯m going to marry him.¡± Fang Su Jin snorted. ¡°You need to talk to your mother about this,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Your parents loved you very much. Surely, they¡¯re going to understand?¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s expression suddenly changed. ¡°I talked to my mother about it. To let her understand that I¡¯m being serious this time, I ran away from home.¡± The corner of her lips began to twitch. Just how old was Fang Su Jin? What makes her think that running away from home would solve this problem? Fang Su Jin pushed aside the te in front of her. Then, she reached for Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hand and looked at her with puppy dog eyes. ¡°Li Xue, my dear friend.¡± Zhang Li Xue almostughed when she saw the look on her friend¡¯s face. ¡°Let me stay with you for a few days, alright?¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. ¡°You have to help me. My dad will help to convince my mom. Before he seeds, I¡¯m not going back.¡± Zhang Li Xue sighed. ¡°Alright. I can let you use one of the rooms in our hotel. How about it?¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes lit up briefly before they darkened again. ¡°That¡¯s good too. I didn¡¯t bring any clothes with me. Li Xue, lend me a few clothes, alright?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll take you to the shop after this. Fang Su Jin had the urge to hug her friend tightly. ¡°Li Xue, I know that you loved me the most.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed at her words. A whileter, she seemed to remember that she had promised to have dinner with Bai Qi. ¡°Su Jin, I remember that you asked me to introduce you to Doctor Bai. How about we go to dinner together?¡± ¡°This is good too,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°I don¡¯t have to worry about dinner. But, will your Doctor Bai be free?¡± ¡°He didn¡¯t have to work the night shift today.¡± Zhang Li Xue took out her phone to text Bai Qi about some change in n. Fang Su Jin saw the faint smile on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face and sighed. She also wanted to fall in love with someone and go on a date. Chapter 289 289 Years of Sisterhood Zhang Li Xue helped to register Fang Su Jin¡¯s name to the hotel and let the girl use the suite that her family frequently used to entertain family and friends. Fang Su Jin stayed in the room quietly as she waited for her friend to finish her work. Once it was time to clock off from work, Zhang Li Xue took her friend to the nearest mall to shop around for some clothes for Fang Su Jin. Then, they left together and headed to the restaurant to meet with Bai Qi. Bai Qi was already waiting for them as they arrived at the private room. He stood up immediately as the girls walked in and shed a smile. Zhang Li Xue left her friend¡¯s side and walked over to Bai Qi¡¯s side. She leaned over to peck her boyfriend¡¯s lips before turning to Fang Su Jin again. ¡°Zhang Li Xue, look at how fast you are abandoning your best friend after you found your man!¡± Fang Su Jinined. ¡°What happened to our years of sisterhood?¡± Bai Qi looked at Fang Su Jin and greeted her, ¡°Miss Fang, hello.¡± ..... Fang Su Jin watched as Bai Qi helped to pull Zhang Li Xue¡¯s chair and heaved a long sigh. Seeing her best friend this happy made her happy as well, but do they have to continue scattering dog food? The server walked into the private room to take their order. After confirming their order, the server finally left. Fang Su Jin watched as the couple in front of her, whispering to each other. Suddenly, she was slightly regretting her decision to join them for this meal. The two of them continued to spread sweetness all over. ¡°Doctor Bai, you are quite capable,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. ¡°I heard that you have already met Li Xue¡¯s family members. It¡¯s good to see that you managed toe out unscathed.¡± In the past, Fang Su Jin had tried to warn Bai Qi to stay away from Zhang Yi Hai. The young man was well-known for chasing away his sister¡¯s potential pursuers. It was because of this brother that Zhang Li Xue had stayed single for years. Who would have thought that Bai Qi had met Zhang Yi Hai and had a basketball match with that man as well? Fang Su Jin had heard about Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s reaction through Zhang Li Xue. She did not know whether to be d or disappointed with the young man¡¯s reaction. Fang Su Jin was actually hoping to see some drama, but things ended peacefully just like that. Still, seeing how Bai Qi could make her happy made her feel more at ease. Bai Qi merely smiled as he listened to Fang Su Jin¡¯s words. ¡°Su Jin, why do your words sound as if my family was going to torture Bai Qi?¡± Zhang Li Xue shot a displeased look at her friend. Fang Su Jin clicked her tongue. ¡°In the past, just how many men have your family chased away?¡± Zhang Li Xue thought about her friend¡¯s words and decided not to argue with her. Meanwhile, Bai Qi was watching the two friends banter from the side with a smile on his face. He could not help but think that their interactions were very cute. The three of them ate their meal while chatting happily. After eating some food, Fang Su Jin finally put down her chopsticks. ¡°Su Jin, you are not eating anymore?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. Fang Su Jin heaved a long sigh. ¡°Forget it. I¡¯m a little full after eating too much dog food.¡± Zhang Li Xue exchanged a nce with Bai Qi andughed shyly. Now that Fang Su Jin had decided to run away from home, she was a little worried about her mother¡¯s reaction. They had a fight, but Fang Su Jin was still missing her parents very much. She hoped that her father would be able to help her convince her mother to stop trying to match her with that annoying person. So what if her younger cousin is getting married? At this age, there was nothing wrong with staying single. The most important thing was to meet someone who could match her pace and had the same view as her. It was their first official meeting after Bai Qi and Zhang Li Xue had started to date. Naturally, Bai Qi would e paying for the meal. ¡°Doctor Bai, you must remember not to bully our Li Xue,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. ¡°I know that you have met her family members and have seen how terrifying everyone can be. But, I still wanted to let you know that if you dare to hurt her, I wouldn¡¯t mind joining them to fight you.¡± Fang Su Jin gave a few warnings to Bai Qi before she left with Zhang Li Xue¡¯s car. Zhang Li Xue watched as her friend drive away before turning to Bai Qi again, ¡°Su Jin will be driving my car back to the hotel. Doctor Bai, it looks like you¡¯ll have to send me back home today.¡± His lips turned up into a smile. Bai Qi stretched his hand and patted his girlfriend¡¯s head. Holding hands, the couple began to walk together. In the past, Bai Qi always wanted to send his girlfriend back after going on a date together. Now that he had the chance to send her back, of course, he would be happy. It would also mean that he will get to spend more time with her. The two continued to chat about a lot of things as Bai Qi was driving. After a few minutes, his vehicle finally pulled over in front of her house. Bai Qi turned to his girlfriend and spoke, ¡°Li Xue.¡± He took her hand in his and pinched her fingers. ¡°Your aunt called me this afternoon.¡± ¡°My aunt? Aunt Yu Ying?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°She mentioned that I needed to go to S Country to handle some legal stuff. They¡¯re going to need my signature and some identification before they could release some reports. I¡¯m nning to take a few days off from the hospital and head over to S Country after your hotel¡¯s anniversary banquet.¡± He stared into her eyes for a long time. ¡°Would you like to go with me?¡± Chapter 290 290 Company¡¯s Anniversary With thepany¡¯s anniversarying closer, Zhang Li Xue and the rest of the hotel¡¯s staff were busy making their preparation. Zhang Yi Hai and the triplets took a few days off from college to attend this ceremony as well. The boys came over to the hotel to help with the final preparation. The celebration with the public was held in the morning while the banquet will be held at night. The Zhang family was busy the whole day. They only managed to get a brief rest before they had toe out and prepare for the banquet. To save time, the family stayed in their usual suits to get ready. However, instead of staying in the same room with her family, Zhang Li Xue went to Fang Su Jin¡¯s room to change her clothes. A few days ago, Fang Su Jin¡¯s mother finally gave up on setting her up with another man. The mother and daughter were finally on good terms, however, Fang Su Jin decided to stay at the hotel for a few more days until the celebration ended. Zhang Li Xue was her best friend and she wanted to help with everything she can. After getting ready for a while, Zhang Li Xue finally came out of the bathroom in her dark blue dress. ..... Fang Su Jin watched her friend with a dazed look in her eyes. She finally snapped out of her trance and heaved a sigh. ¡°It¡¯s rare to see you wearing a dress like this,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°I¡¯m sure that your Doctor Bai would be unable to look away from you.¡± Zhang Li Xue had a sheepish look on her face. ¡°Alright. Stop teasing me.¡± ¡°Come over here.¡± Fang Su Jin pulled her to sit down on the chair. ¡°Li Xue,e over. Let me help you with your makeup. You can trust me on this.¡± Other than paintings, Fang Su Jin was especially good at makeup. In the past, Fang Su Jin had helped her a few times. The phone on the bedside table buzzed. Zhang Li Xue quickly checked the message and a faint smile curled on her lips when she saw the text from her boyfriend. ¡°See the smile on your face.¡± Fang Su Jin clicked her tongue. ¡°I already know that it¡¯s your sweetheart.¡± ¡°Mmm... He just finished his shift. He wille overter.¡± ¡°Then, I have to help you look pretty,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Let¡¯s see how shocked he will be when he sees youter.¡± Someone pressed on the doorbell just as Fang Su Jin had done with her friend¡¯s hair styling. Fang Su Jin put her hands on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Li Xue, just sit down. I¡¯ll go and look at the door.¡± Before Zhang Li Xue could answer, Fang Su Jin had already walked over to the door. She peeked through the peephole and took a step back. After a brief hesitation, Fang Su Jin finally opened the door. Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s tall figure stood in front of her. The man was dressed formally in his suit and tie. Their gazes met and Zhang Yi Hai could not hide his surprise upon seeing her. ¡°Sister Fang.¡± He was not expecting to see Fang Su Jin appear at the door. Thest time he met Fang Su Jin was a few months ago. A gossip led his father to misunderstand their rtionship. Ever since then, Zhang Yi Hai was embarrassed to see Fang Su Jin again. Now that the woman was standing in front of him in her evening dress, Zhang Yi Hai suddenly did not know how he should react. ¡°Come in.¡± Fang Su Jin stepped aside to let him in. ¡°Your sister is getting ready. She shoulde out in a while.¡± Zhang Yi Hai retracted his gaze. He walked in and waited for his sister in the living area. Zhang Yi Hai continued to observe Fang Su Jin from the corner of his eyes. His lips parted as if he was going to say something, but in the end, no words came out of his lips. A few minutester, Zhang Li Xue stepped out of the bedroom with a small purse in her hand. Zhang Yi Hai finally retracted his gaze from Fang Su Jin. Seeing that his sister was dressed prettily made him a little speechless. This was not the first time that they were going to attend thepany¡¯s banquet, but his sister was especially beautiful tonight. Thinking of the man that his sister was currently dating made him a little unhappy. It was not too hard for him to guess that his sister was making a lot of effort to look pretty for someone. A few days ago, he heard that his father had invited Bai Qi to join thepany¡¯s banquet as well. ¡°Yi Hai, why are you here?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked when she saw his brother. ¡°I¡¯m here to pick you up,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. Zhang Li Xue twirled in her dress. ¡°What do you think? Do I look okay?¡± Zhang Yi Hai gave her sister a lookover. ¡°Mmm... Sister, you are beautiful.¡± Her lips curled into a smile. ¡°Thank you.¡± Zhang Yi Hai cleared his throat and spoke again. ¡°The triplets are waiting for us downstairs. Let¡¯s go together.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She turned to her friend and spoke, ¡°Su Jin, let¡¯s go.¡± The three of them left the room and headed into the elevator. As soon as they arrived, they could already notice the lively atmosphere around. A lot of the Zhang Group¡¯s business partners came over to join the banquet as well. Zhang Li Xue saw a group of her colleagues together and decided to join them. Before she left, Zhang Li Xue did not forget to remind her brother to look after Fang Su Jin. Then, she fled before Fang Su Jin could say a word to protest. Fang Su Jin stood at the corner and stole a few nces at Zhang Yi Hai. She did not think that she would be needing Zhang Yi Hai to look after her. ¡°Sister Fang, are you hungry?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°Let me take you to the buffet table.¡± ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, you don¡¯t have to stay around with me,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke quickly. ¡°I¡¯ll be fine. It¡¯s not like I did not know anyone here.¡± ¡°My sister asked me to look after you,¡± Zhang Yi Hai pointed out. ¡°Come on. Let me grab you some drinks.¡± Before she could say a word, Zhang Yi Hai had already turned around. After a few steps, he made a pause and turned to look at Fang Su Jin again. Zhang Yi Hai tilted his head and asked, ¡°Are you noting with me?¡± The look in his eyes made her shiver. Taking a deep breath, Fang Su Jin decided to follow Zhang Yi Hai around. Chapter 291 291 Zhang Li Xue was Mesmerized After meeting her colleagues, Zhang Li Xue went around to help them to set up a few things before the banquet began. Worried that her boyfriend was going to show up soon, Zhang Li Xue decided to stay around the entrance so she would be able to see Bai Qi when hee over. A lot of guests continued to walk into the hall. Some of them recognized Zhang Li Xue as Zhang Yu Han¡¯s daughter and had stopped by to greet her. Zhang Li Xue took the host¡¯s role and wee everyone to the banquet. The phone in her hand buzzed. Zhang Li Xue tapped her fingers on the screen to check the message. Her lips curled into a smile when she saw her boyfriend¡¯s name. ording to Bai Qi, he had arrived in the parking space and was walking over to the hall. Thinking that she was going to see her boyfriend after this put her in such a good mood. She had already introduced Bai Qi to her family. And today, it was going to be the first time for them to appear in front of the public together. ¡°Xiao Li Xue?¡± ..... Zhang Li Xue raised her head when she heard the familiar voice call her name. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu.¡± Her lips turned into an amiable smile. ¡°Thank you foring over to thepany¡¯s celebration. Are you here alone?¡± ¡°My parents and my brother will being over shortly,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. He took a step back and smiled. ¡°You look pretty today.¡± ¡°Thank you,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°You should go in first. The ceremony will be starting soon.¡± Mu Zhen Yu wanted to stay around and chat. However, seeing that Zhang Li Xue was busy weing the guests, he could only retreat for the moment. Once he saw a face that he recognized, Mu Zhen Yu stayed to chat with his group of friends. Zhang Li Xue stayed at the entrance to wait for her boyfriend. ¡°Li Xue.¡± Another person greeted her. Zhang Li Xue turned around and saw that her younger aunt walking over with her Uncle Wei Jun Hao. ¡°Why are you here?¡± Zhang Yu Ying asked. She looked at the door and frowned. ¡°Why are you weing the guests at the door?¡± This girl was the President¡¯s daughter and the heir to the Zhang Group¡¯s Hotel. She should be staying close to her father and meeting important people in the industry. ¡°Aunt...¡± Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze. ¡°I¡±m waiting for Bai Qi.¡± Her eyes lit up and Zhang Yu Ying¡¯s lips turned into a teasing smile. ¡°So, that was why you have been standing here for a while.¡± Zhang Yu Ying saw the shy look on her niece¡¯s face. She could not help but to pinch the girl¡¯s cheek. ¡°Is heing over soon?¡± ¡°Mhm...¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°He should be here any minute now.¡± Zhang Yu Ying and Wei Jun Hao looked at the door as they were anticipating seeing the young maning over as well. ¡°Bai Qi told me that the two of you are going to head to S Country next week,¡± Wei Jun Hao spoke. ¡°Mmm... His leaves have been approved,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Bai Qi wanted to deal with the matter as soon as he can.¡± ¡°Your father let you go to S Country with Bai Qi?¡± Wei Jun Hao was curious. He knew how much Zhang Yu Han loved his daughter. Although he was willing to give Bai Qi a chance, it did not mean that he would be willing to let his daughter spend a few days alone with the young man. ¡°Uncle, what are you saying? I¡¯m already an adult. Why would my father stop me from going?¡± Zhang Li Xue batted her eyshes. ¡°Moreover, aren¡¯t you and my aunting over as well?¡± The person who was investigating the matter in S Country was Wei Jun Hao¡¯s friend. Of course, he will have toe over to S Country Wei Jun Hao chuckled. He did not doubt that Zhang Yu Han would let him and his wife babysit their niece while they were in S Country. As the three of them continued to chat, Zhang Li Xue finally saw the man she was waiting for. Seeing that her boyfriend was dressed handsomely in his suit turned Zhang Li Xue into a daze. Her Doctor Bai in his white coat was handsome enough. Now that he was in his suit, Zhang Li Xue was mesmerized. Bai Qi was really good-looking in anything he wear. Why is her Doctor Bai this handsome? For the first time, Zhang Li Xue began to think that she really had good taste. Otherwise, how could she fall for Bai Qi? Bai Qi walked into the ballroom and headed straight to his girlfriend. Their gazes met and everything else around them seemed to have disappeared. At this time, they only have eyes for each other. Bai Qi finally reached Zhang Li Xue¡¯s side. He shed her a smile and spoke, ¡°Hi.¡± ¡°Hi.¡± Her voice trembled. Her good-looking boyfriend was standing next to her and his look was making her flustered, Bai Qi shifted his gaze to look at the elders beside his girlfriend. ¡°Aunt Yu Ying, Uncle Wei, hello.¡± Zhang Yu Ying gave the young man a look over. ¡°It¡¯s good that you were able toe over as well.¡± She took a step back and gave Bai Qi a lookover. Then, her lips tilted into a smile. ¡°I see that the two of you are wearing the same color. What is this? Couple outfit?¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at her boyfriend and realized that he too was wearing a dark blue suit. Wei Jun Hai turned to his wife and spoke, ¡°You like that? Then, why don¡¯t we wear couple outfits next time?¡± Zhang Li Xue touched her nose. In fact, they did not n for this to happen. She did not expect that Bai Qi would wear a suit almost the same color as her dress. However, she was too shy to exin this to her uncle. ¡°Li Xue, ¡± Zhang Yu Ying called. ¡°Why don¡¯t I help you and Bai Qi to take a picture together before the ceremony begins?¡± Zhang Li Xue exchanged a look with Bai Qi. Then, she nodded. As they stood closer, Bai Qi was reminded of the day Zhang Li Xue and her aunt came to visit his ce before he moved away. Chapter 292 292 Who was He? Zhang Li Xue chatted with her aunt and uncle for a while before she decided to take her boyfriend away. Seeing that there were a lot of people in the ballroom, Zhang Li Xue pulled Bai Qi to a quiet corner to talk. He gave him a lookover and smiled. ¡°Are you alright?¡± She liked seeing Bai Qi all dressed up. But she was worried that the man would find it ufortable. ¡°It¡¯s alright. It¡¯s not like I have never worn anything like this before.¡± Once upon a time, he would wear formal clothes to apany his parents to a party such as this. However, it has been a long time since he hade. Bai Qi could not deny that he was feeling awkward attending this celebration in the beginning. After all, Zhang Li Xue was someone from the upper ss, while he was just a doctor with no impressive background. However, he still remembered what this little fairy had told him previously: she did not look down on him. In the beginning, he almost lost her just because of his thinking. He was so worried about what society would say about them and had tried to keep his distance from her. Later, he was scolded because of it. His little fairy had never cared about his background or identity. He met her family members and they had never brought out his background. They were only concerned about how he was going to treat Zhang Li Xue. As long as he had good character and would love her, they would not mind him around. ..... Her younger aunt had even offered to help him figure out what had happened to his father in S Country. Everyone around her made him feel more at ease. Bai Qi loved Zhang Li Xue very much. In the future perhaps he will have to apany her a lot more. He might be a little ufortable, knowing that society would gossip about their status. However, he will endure everything just to be with his little fairy. Zhang Li Xue did not mind spending her time in his small apartment in the past. Therefore, he should also work hard to be in her world. He wanted to work harder for her. ¡°Just tell me if you are feeling ufortableter,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°My brothers are also around. You don¡¯t have to feel awkward.¡± ¡°Li Xue.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± His throat rolled as he continued to look at his girlfriend. ¡°You look beautiful today.¡± Zhang Li Xue could feel the heat creeping on her face. She was shy and happy at the same time. ¡°Su Jin helped me with my makeup.¡± She raised her head to look at him expectantly. ¡°Does it look good?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Bai Qi nodded. His gaze fell on her red lips. Then, he quietly looked away. ¡°Very good. I like it.¡± The smile on her face widened. She took her time to calm down before she looked at Bai Qi again. ¡°You... Bai Qi, you look handsome as well.¡± A tinge of pink appeared on her ears. ¡°I think you look good in your suit as well.¡± Bai Qi could see his own reflection in her eyes. It was as if, there was nothing else in her eyes other than him. He could see how much she loved him. Indescribable happiness filled his heart and his gaze on her face became tender. Zhang Li Xue stretched her hand to hold his arm. ¡°Come on. Let¡¯s go and meet my parents. My mom... she has been asking if you woulde.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Then, he let his little fairy lead him away. His gaze fell on their linked arms and he lowered his eyes to hide his smile. Before the two of them could find her parents, there were a few other people who came over to see them. Wei Zi Ming stood by Bai Qi¡¯s side with his brothers beside him. The brothers¡¯ expression was very fierce. However, when they noticed the way their sister was looking at them, the Wei brothers quickly put out the look on their faces. ¡°Brother Bai Qi,¡± the three of them greeted him amiably. They wanted to intimidate the person that their sister was dating. However, their sister¡¯s warning gaze was too terrifying. ¡°You should remember the triplets,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. She smiled sweetly at Bai Qi. Bai Qi nodded. He remembered the triplets. But he was still having trouble differentiating them as they shared the same face. Perhaps, after interacting with them for a while, he might be able to recognize them. Zhang Li Xue turned to the brothers again. ¡°Later, you should help me to look after my boyfriend, alright?¡± ¡°Sister, we understand.¡± The triplets nodded obediently. When Zhang Li Xue was not looking, the three of them started to exchange a nce. They were nning to talk to Bai Qi again when their sister was not present. Just like this, Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi were escorted through the group of people by the triplets. With the three tall men around, most of the people were not able to look at Zhang Li Xue well. Mu Zhen Yu saw them from a distance. This was the scene that he often witness in the past. Zhang Li Xue was always surrounded by her brothers. Bai Qi¡¯s height was almost the same as Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s. Therefore, Mu Zhen Yu mistakenly thought that the siblings were walking together. Zhang Yi Hai and the triplets were quite troublesome and Mu Zhen Yu knew that this was not the time for him to get close to her. Mu Zhen Yu could only watch them from a distance. Soon, the girl gradually disappeared from his sight. Someone he recognized walked over to his side and the two of them started to chat. Suddenly, his eyes caught the sight of someone familiar. Mu Zhen Yu frowned as he looked at Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin together. He was very sure that he had seen Zhang Yi Hai and his sister together. The siblings were heading to the front together. But... if that man was not Zhang Yi Hai, then... who was he? Chapter 293 293 [Bonus chapter]She was Chasing Him Away At the side, Fang Su Jin was nibbling on the appetizers on her te. She nced at the tall man beside her and wondered just how long would he stay by her side. She wanted to escape and find her friends, but Fang Su Jin could feel that Zhang Yi Hai was keeping his eyes on her. It was as if he was afraid that she would suddenly disappear. He look as if he had something to say to her. However, his hesitation was making her worry that this young man was going to scold her or something. With him around, Fang Su Jin did not dare to move around. Fang Su Jin nced at Zhang Yi Hai again and heaved a long sigh. She wondered just why would he have to listen to his sister and continued to stay by her side. She was already an adult that did not need supervision. Moreover, Zhang Yi Hai was younger than her. Why was the man around her too strange? She also wanted to be pursued by a good man. But the men around her were either creepy or too scary. A few secondster, Fang Su Jin gasped. ..... By thinking like this, did she already consider Zhang Yi Hai as one of her pursuers? No. She cannot think like this. Zhang Yi Hai was only a little brother of her best friend. Fang Su Jin quickly scolded herself. ¡°Sister Fang.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s voice snapped out of her trance. Seeing that the man was looking at her surprised her a little bit. Fang Su Jin could not help but wonder if Zhang Yi Hai would know the thoughts in her mind. She did not say her thoughts out loud, did she? Of course, Zhang Yi Hai was unaware of what was going on in Fang Su Jin¡¯s mind. At this time, he was too busy with his own thought. ¡°You...¡± Fang Su Jin subconsciously took a step back when she saw the serious look on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, what are you doing?¡± ¡°Sister Fang, I¡¯d like to apologize again.¡± His words surprised her. ¡°Huh?¡± Fang Su Jin was not expecting Zhang Yi Hai to suddenly apologize. ¡°What are you apologizing for?¡± ¡°Last time, my parents misunderstood us and caused you trouble,¡± Zhang Yi Hai continued. Fang Su Jin looked at the man for a few seconds longer before she burst intoughter. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, you have been looking at me for a while because you wanted to apologize for what happened in Capital City?¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. Then, his head tilted to one side. Judging from Fang Su Jin¡¯s words, it seemed that she was expecting him to say something else. ¡°You don¡¯t have to apologize for this,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Everything happened because of me. I... I shouldn¡¯t be drinking too much and causing you trouble. Moreover, I should be the one to apologize. Because of me, your parents misunderstood you.¡± Zhang Yi Hai shook his head. ¡°A woman¡¯s reputation is very important.¡± Her lips curled into a gentle smile. Thinking that Zhang Yi Hai was only worrying about her made her heart warm. ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about this anymore,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°It has been months. I already forgot that such a thing had happened.¡± Zhang Yi Hai thought that the incident was too embarrassing for Fang Su Jin and that she no longer wanted to talk about it. Since that was the case, he really should not speak about that matter anymore. The two of them were quiet again. Fang Su Jin nced at the tall man beside her and spoke, ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, you don¡¯t have to stay with me all the time. I¡¯ll be fine on my own. Besides, don¡¯t you have to join your family members up there?¡± Zhang Yi Hai nced at the stage and saw a woman walk up. ¡°It seemed that the ceremony is about to start soon,¡± Fang Su Jin reminded him. Zhang Yi Hai shook his head. ¡°There is still time.¡± The corner of her lips began to twitch. Fang Su Jin wondered if Zhang Yi Hai would understand that she was chasing him away. ¡°Su Jin?¡± The familiar voice made her turn. Fang Su Jin looked at her parents and a smile bloomed on her face. ¡°Mom, Dad.¡± The Fang couple gave their daughter a look over before turning to Zhang Yi Hai. Once they recognized the man as Zhang Li Xue¡¯s little brother, the couple¡¯s expression began to ease up. ¡°Yi Hai,¡± Father Fang nodded when he saw the young man. He could still remember chatting with Zhang Yi Hai during his visit with her sister thest time. Father Fang¡¯s impression of Zhang Yi Hai had always been good. Meanwhile, Mother Fang was looking at her daughter with worry. ¡°Su Jin, mom knows that she was at fault. When are you going to return home?¡± Fang Su Jin nced at Zhang Yi Hai and coughed. She had run away from home to avoid her mother setting her up with some random guys. This matter was a bit embarrassing and Fang Su Jin hoped that Zhang Yi Hai would not know about it. Fang Su Jin held her mother¡¯s hand tightly and blinked a few times, hoping that her mother would understand her meaning. ¡°Mom, I know. I¡¯ll go back with you after this event, alright? You know that I have been staying here to help Li Xue.¡± Mother Fang did not understand her daughter¡¯s warning gaze. However, hearing that her daughter would return home after the celebration made her heart feel at ease. Zhang Yi Hai looked at the family of three and spoke, ¡°Sister Fang, since your family is here, then, I should go and find my family.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. However, Father Fang was a little disappointed. ¡°Yi Hai, you shoulde over to our house when you have the time,¡± Father Fang spoke. ¡°Let¡¯s continue our discussionter.¡± Zhang Yi Hai exchanged a few polite words with Father Fang before he left to join his sister and the others before the ceremony would begin. However, before he could walk very far, a familiar someone stopped him. Zhang Yi Hai looked at Mu Zhen Yu and could not help but recall thest time they met and the words he said to him. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, aren¡¯t you with your sister?¡± Mu Zhen Yu gave the man a look over and realized that the suit he was wearing was different than the man he saw with Zhang Li Xue earlier. Chapter 294 294 You Should Ask My Sister Zhang Yi Hai looked at Mu Zhen Yu in confusion, ¡°What do you mean?¡± The frown on Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s face deepened. ¡°Just now, I saw you and your sister.¡± Zhang Yi Hai thought about this matter for a while. Then, a face came to his mind. He looked at Mu Zhen Yu again and spoke, ¡°I think you must have been mistaken.¡± Without waiting for Mu Zhen Yu to speak again, Zhang Yi Hai turned around, wanting to look for his family. However, after a few steps, he heard Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s voice again. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai.¡± His steps halted and Zhang Yi Hai turned around again. Mu Zhen Yu hesitated. He then recalled the tall man who was walking beside Zhang Li Xue and the triplets. ¡°Have you found out about that person your sister is dating?¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s expression changed when he heard the question. ¡°I don¡¯t think that it is any of your concern.¡± Mu Zhen Yu looked displeased. ..... ¡°If you are curious about the person my sister is dating, perhaps, you should ask my sister,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°After all, this is her private matter.¡± Mu Zhen Yu saw that Zhang Yi Hai was about to turn around and leave. ¡°Don¡¯t you care about it? In the past, didn¡¯t you and the triplets drive away the boys who wanted to get close to her?¡± Zhang Yi Hai stared at Mu Zhen Yu for a long time. His lips parted as if he was going to say something. But in the end, Zhang Yi Hai thought that there was no use in exining to Mu Zhen Yu. In the past, he and the triplets had indeed chased away a few boys from his sister. But now, his sister had kept her rtionship with Bai Qi a secret. Even if they wanted to chase that man away, it was already toote, wasn¡¯t it? This Mu Zhen Yu was too weird. Even if they wanted to chase away other boys from their sister, what does that got to do with him? They did not chase him away, did they? Zhang Yi Hai walked away and finally arrived where his sister and the triplets were gathering. His gaze fell on Bai Qi and Zhang Yi Hai greeted him politely. ¡°Brother Bai Qi.¡± Bai Qi nodded. However, Zhang Li Xue frowned when she saw her brother around. ¡°Yi Hai, why are you here? Where¡¯s Su Jin?¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved a helpless sigh. ¡°Sister Fang¡¯s parents are here.¡± Hearing his answer, Zhang Li Xue was finally at ease. ¡°Sister, why are you too worried?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°It¡¯s not like this is the first time that Sister Fang had attended an event. She is quite familiar with a lot of people.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t understand.¡± Zhang Li Xue hesitated. ¡°I saw the guest list earlier. There is someone that Fang Su Jin would rather not meet.¡± Zhang Yi Hai shot his sister a look, wanting her to exin. But before he could inquire about it, their parents had already walked over. Zhang Yi Hai greeted his parents and saw that the two of them were looking at Bai Qi. Their father was looking at Bai Qi with aplicated gaze. Meanwhile, their mother had a warm look on her face. Zhang Yi Hai nced at Bai Qi again and wondered just what their parents had in mind. ¡°Bai Qi, I¡¯m d to see that you can make it to this event,¡± Li Qin Yao said. A while ago, they were still wondering whether Bai Qi woulde to the banquet. Zhang Yu Han heard about Bai Qi¡¯s background and history and wondered if he would be suitable to stay by his daughter¡¯s side. Bai Qi might have good characters and loved their daughter very much. However, their family can be a littleplicated. Zhang Yu Han thought that it would be better for his daughter to be with someone who could protect her. Even though Bai Qi was dating his daughter, Zhang Yu Han could still sense the insecurity in him. Qi Zheng had already let someone arrange Bai Qi¡¯s schedule so that he will have time to attend this event. If Bai Qi did not show up because of his insecurities, then, Zhang Yu Han really thought that he was not suitable for his daughter. Attending this banquet was a small step that Bai Qi will have to take. When he let his wife give Bai Qi that invitation card, Zhang Yu Han was ready to test him. Fortunately, his love-struck daughter did not think much about it. ¡°Aunt, Uncle, thank you for the invitation,¡± Bai Qi spoke. ¡°What about Little Xi Xi?¡± Li Qin Yao asked. She liked the little girl and was worried that the little girl will have to stay home alone. ¡°My sister is staying at Doctor Qi¡¯s house,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Doctor Qi offered to let his children look after Xi Xi.¡± Hearing his answer, Li Qin Yao finally heaved a breath of relief. At least Bai Xi Xi would not have to stay alone and could y with Qi Yue. The group did not have time to chat for a long time. The manager walked over to Zhang Yu Han and reminded him to prepare his speech. Zhang Yu Han turned around to leave. But his steps halted after a while. He looked at his daughter and spoke, ¡°Li Xue,e with me. I wanted to introduce you to a few people.¡± Zhang Li Xue hesitated before she nodded. ¡°Daddy, I know. I will be with you in a while.¡± Zhang Yu Han nced at Bai Qi before he turned around with his wife. Since she had decided to learn about thepany¡¯s business, Zhang Li Xue naturally had to know a few people in the industry. Once her brother had graduated and joined thepany, he too will have to go through the same thing as her. Zhang Li Xue watched as her parents left. Then, he looked at her brother and the siblings. ¡°You have to help me to look after Bai Qi. Don¡¯t bully him too much.¡± Wei Zi Kai coughed. ¡°Sister, what are you saying? Do we look like bullies?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at Bai Qi again and held his hand. ¡°Will you be alright?¡± ¡°Just go.¡± There was a hint of helplessness in Bai Qi¡¯s gaze. His girlfriend was worrying about him too much. ¡°I¡¯ll stay here and wait for you.¡± Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips. She wanted to kiss her boyfriend, but it was inappropriate with the boys around. After exchanging a few words with Bai Qi, Zhang Li Xue finally turned to look for her parents. As soon as Zhang Li Xue left, the triplets gathered around Bai Qi. ¡°Brother Bai Qi,¡± Wei Zi Ming spoke. A strange smile curled on his lips. ¡°We heard that you have defeated our uncle in a basketball match. Why don¡¯t you tell us about it.¡± Chapter 295 295 Too Late to Regret Zhang Yu Han stood in the center of the stage to give his speech. His speech was not too long or too short. At the end of it, he raised the ss in his hand and the banquet officially began. The MC took the stage again and the show started. Zhang Yu Han alighted the stairs and walked over to his wife and daughter. His wife leaned over to whisper a few words to him. In the slightly dark corner, the couple kissed briefly before they parted. Zhang Yu Han shed a smile at his wife before he walked over to a slightly broad area. Soon, a few business partners who wanted to see him came over. Zhang Yu Han dragged his daughter around and introduced her as the next heir. Seeing that the prettydy was going to inherit the family business, a few of them became more interested in Zhang Li Xue. They knew that Zhang Yu Han loved his daughter very much, but that did not stop them from wanting to get close to her. The young men wanted to pursue her while the older men nned to introduce her to their son. However, they had to turn around in disappointment when Zhang Li Xue told them that she was already in a rtionship. ..... Only a few of them stayed around, wanting to try their luck. In their opinion, as long as she was not married, they still had the chance. Mu Zhen Yu was watching this scene from a distance. He could not help but chuckle. He knew what those men wanted to do, but he also knew that they would not stand a chance. ¡°Brother, dad is looking for you.¡± Mu Zhen Yu turned at the voice and saw his younger brother, Mu Zhen Lin beside him. He did not answer his brother¡¯s words but continued to look at Zhang Li Xue from afar. Seeing that his brother was not answering him, Mu Zhen Lin followed his brother¡¯s line of gaze. A sigh escaped him once he noticed that his brother was looking at Zhang Li Xue. Thedy looked especially beautiful. ¡°Brother, are you still unable to let it go?¡± Mu Zhen Lin asked. He knew that his brother had feelings for Zhang Li Xue. However, the man had never told the girl what he felt until a few months ago. Mu Zhen Lin heard that his brother was rejected. Later, he heard the rumor from his circle of friends that Zhang Li Xue was in a rtionship with a good-looking man. Mu Zhen Lin understood why his brother has been in a foul mood recently. He thought that his brother was pitiful. But, his brother too was an idiot. He really could not understand why his brother had to keep his feeling buried for a few years before he decided to tell the girl. ¡°I have liked her for years,¡± Mu Zhen Yu spoke. ¡°It¡¯s not that easy for me to let it go.¡± ¡°But Sister Li Xue is already in a rtionship,¡± Mu Zhen Lin spoke. ¡°I heard from the others that their rtionship was quite good.¡± Mu Zhen Yu looked up at his brother. ¡°Do you know that person?¡± The younger brother shook his head. ¡°A friend of mine had seen them together, but he did not recognize that man. Perhaps he was not from here.¡± A thought came to his mind and Mu Zhen Lin looked at his brother in worry. ¡°Brother, don¡¯t do anything stupid.¡± Mu Zhen Yu snorted. ¡°Do I look like someone who would do something stupid?¡± Mu Zhen Lin pursed his lips and did not answer. He truly believed that his brother was capable of doing something stupid. ¡°I know that I have lost my chance,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. ¡°But I can¡¯t stop thinking what if... What if I had told her earlier? Would I still have the chance to be with her?¡± Moreover, Mu Zhen Yu was curious to know about the man that Zhang Li Xue was dating. He still finds it strange that the Zhang family had not done anything. Could it be that they had readily epted that man? Mu Zhen Yu just wanted to know just what kind of person Zhang Li Xue had fallen in love with. Seeing that his brother was in an awkward state, Mu Zhen Lin could only heave a sigh. He did not know how to tell his brother that it was toote to regret. Mu Zhen Lin patted his brother on the shoulder and spoke, ¡°Come over and look for dad when you are done.¡± Once he said those words, Mu Zhen Lin turned around. Mu Zhen Yu quickly retracted his gaze from Zhang Li Xue. He was about to leave when he saw Zhang Yi Hai and the triplets at the corner. He recalled the unpleasant interaction with Zhang Yi Hai earlier and nned to leave. However, Wei Zi Ming shifted slightly to his left at this time. Mu Zhen Yu was shocked when he spotted a familiar face at the center of the boys. He stared at the face for a long time. His mind was a little chaotic. Mu Zhen Yu could still remember running into this man around his office area not too long ago. But, why was Bai Qi here? Subconsciously, Mu Zhen Yu took slow steps in their direction. However, before he could reach their side, his eyes caught the sight of someone heading over to Bai Qi¡¯s side. The person held Bai Qi¡¯s hand and looked at him with loving eyes. Mu Zhen Yu was surprised to see that Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi were together. His mind went nk. It took him a while to put the puzzle together. Then, a thought came to his mind. The look on Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s face changed again. He thought that it was ridiculous, but the scene in front of him showed what he thought was the truth. The person Zhang Li Xue was dating is... Bai Qi? The triplets turned quiet when they realized that someone was by their side. They were even more surprised to find that this person was Mu Zhen Yu. ¡°Brother Mu?¡± Wei Zi Kai spoke. Then, Zhang Li Xue finally turned to him. A hint of surprise shed on her face. However, she quickly recovered and shed a smile. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu?¡± Chapter 296 296 Mu Zhen Yu Felt Worst Zhang Li Xue finally saw that Mu Zhen Yu was looking at Bai Qi. The smile on her face turned a little awkward. But then, she quickly gathered her thoughts. She had already told Mu Zhen Yu that she was dating someone. So, she shouldn¡¯t feel too awkward about this. Moreover, Bai Qi and Mu Zhen Yu used to be ssmates. It was not strange for Mu Zhen Yu toe over and look at them. Zhang Yi Hai narrowed his eyes. He could not understand the reason why Mu Zhen Yu hade over, but he kept his emotion hidden well. Bai Qi looked at the man in front of him and nodded. This was not the first time that they had seen each other. Subconsciously, Bai Qi¡¯s grip on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hand was a little tight. Zhang Li Xue was already his girlfriend, but each time that he heard her call Brother Zhen Yu, he would still be unhappy. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke again. She nced at Bai Qi and smiled. ¡°You should know Bai Qi. In the past, we used to go to kindergarten together.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Mu Zhen Yu nodded. He suppressed the awkward feeling in his heart and spoke. ¡°I ran into him not too long ago. I didn¡¯t know that he had returned to Y City. Bai Qi, it has been a long time since we both see each other. Next time, we should get together and catch up.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Alright.¡± ..... Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s gaze went to the couple¡¯s matching outfit. Then, it shifted to their intertwined hands. At this time, Mu Zhen Yu really believed that the two of them were really a couple. ¡°Xiao Li Xue,¡± Mu Zhen Yu spoke. ¡°You and Bai Qi...¡± Her lips curled into a shy smile. Zhang Li Xue nodded briefly. ¡°Un. We¡¯re... dating.¡± Mu Zhen Yu felt as if something heavy was pressing his chest. He suddenly recalled the night when he had seen Zhang Li Xue and her boyfriend in front of the restaurant long ago. That man¡¯s silhouette matched Bai Qi. Then, he recalled the night when he ran into Bai Qi in front of the cake house and Bai Qi¡¯s gentle expression when he mentioned his girlfriend. The smile on Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s face stiffened. ¡°When did the two of you get together?¡± ¡°It probably hasn¡¯t been too long ago,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. This only makes Mu Zhen Yu feel a lot worst. The question ¡®what if...¡± reappeared in his mind. He could not stop thinking what if he had confessed his feelings earlier? Then, the person who stood beside Zhang Li Xue should be him, right? At that time, why did he decide to pursue his study in G Country? Why didn¡¯t he stay by her side? So many questions appeared in Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s head. But looking at the person in front of him, Mu Zhen Yu could not stopughing at himself. Just now, he had seen how the triplets and Bai Qi had been chatting like old friends. From the look at it, the triplets seemed to be epting Bai Qi quite well. This was something that he had never experienced throughout his years of knowing Zhang Li Xue. The triplets were always very respectful towards him, but the triplets had never been that friendly with him. Of course, what Mu Zhen Yu did not know was that the triplets heard that their uncle lost in a basketball match against Bai Qi and now, they were persuading him to have a match with them as well. The boys yed basketball and had something inmon to talk about. In the past, Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s attention was always on Zhang Li Xue. How would they have anything to talk to him about? They were unhappy that Mu Zhen Yu always looked for their sister and because of this, they had deliberately shown up to take their sister¡¯s attention away from him. Mu Zhen Yu could not understand why was their treatment very different. He wanted to speak, but his mind was a mess and he could note out with the questions he wanted to ask. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, are you alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue noticed that the look on Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s face was a little pale. The question snapped him out of his trance. ¡°I¡¯m alright.¡± Mu Zhen Yu looked at the couple in front of him and thought that their fate was quite funny. The only male who was close to Zhang Li Xue was Bai Qi. Then, he left for S Country. Since then, Mu Zhen Yu did not see anyone else who was close to Zhang Li Xue. Perhaps, it was because of this that he became confident that Zhang Li Xue would wait for him. In the end, Bai Qi returned and got together with Zhang Li Xue. His brother was right. He was indeed an idiot. Mu Zhen Yu chuckled. ¡°I should go now.¡± He had a lot of things that he wanted to say, but Mu Zhen Yu realized that this was not the appropriate time. He did not want to create a ruckus. They were at Zhang¡¯spany¡¯s anniversary and there were too many people around. Zhang Li Xue looked at him in puzzlement. She could not help but think that Mu Zhen Yu has been acting a little strange. Zhang Li Xue wanted to go after him when Mu Zhen Yu had turned around to leave. However, Bai Qi had already grabbed her hand, stopping her. When she turned to Mu Zhen Yu again, Zhang Li Xue realized that the man was already with his brother. Zhang Li Xue lowered her head. Mu Zhen Yu was with his brother. Then, he should be alright. Although she was concerned about Mu Zhen Yu, it was really not suitable for her tofort him as she already had someone by her side. Furthermore, Zhang Li Xue also knew that Mu Zhen Yu liked her. Zhang Li Xue understood this logic and this was the reason she should not leave. She turned around and looked at Bai Qi. Her lips curled into a faint smile. After a while, she leaned over to rest her head on Bai Qi¡¯s arms. Chapter 297 297 Listen to Your Doctor Zhang Li Xue continued to stay by her father¡¯s side throughout the party with Bai Qi staying close to her. Seeing the tall man beside Zhang Li Xue, the elders stopped trying to introduce their son to the girl. A few of the business partners went to Zhang Yu Han and asked about this young man¡¯s rtionship with Zhang Li Xue. However, Zhang Yu Han did not answer and merely shed them a smile. In Zhang Yu Han¡¯s opinion, it was still too early for him to introduce Bai Qi. However, Li Qin Yao did not mind telling a few of them that this young man was their daughter¡¯s boyfriend. After introducing his daughter around, Zhang Yu Han finally let her go. ¡°Are you tired?¡± Bai Qi asked. He held her arm and walked her to a quiet corner. ¡°It¡¯s not that bad.¡± Zhang Li Xue shed him a smile. She looked at the high heels on her feet and pouted. It has been a while since she had to wear high heels and stand around for a long period. Her legs were a little sore. Bai Qi helped her to sit down and called the server to bring a ss of water for his girlfriend. His brow furrowed. Bai Qi recalled that his girlfriend has been busy following her father around the hall to meet their business partners. He did not remember if he had seen her eating anything. ¡°Are you hungry?¡± Bai Qi asked. ¡°Should I go and grab you something from the buffet?¡± ..... Zhang Li Xue shook her head. ¡°It¡¯s alright. I¡¯m not really hungry.¡± The frown on his face deepened. ¡°That¡¯s not good. Li Xue, I noticed that you haven¡¯t eaten anything. Skipping your meal isn¡¯t good.¡± Bai Qi could still remember that this girl was hospitalized once for appendicitis. Later, he heard that her father had initially thought that she was having a gastric problem because of her habit to skip her meal. ¡°You need to listen to your doctor,¡± Bai Qi continued. Zhang Li Xue was touched to see the concern on Bai Qi¡¯s face. ¡°Then, alright. I should grab something light.¡± Bai Qi smiled. He stretched his hand and touched her head lightly. ¡°Good girl.¡± He wanted to ruffle her soft hair but was worried that he might ruin her hair again. He then stood up straight. ¡°Wait here. I¡¯ll go and grab you something to eat.¡± Without waiting for her to reply, Bai Qi left to the banquet table to look at the food. He took a te and picked up a few foods that would be easy for Zhang Li Xue to eat. In just a short time, the te in his hand was filled with food. Bai Qi looked at the variety of food and smiled in satisfaction. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, young man, do you mind helping me?¡± Noticing that someone was standing beside him, Bai Qi turned and saw that a young woman was smiling at him. His brow furrowed, but he did not speak. The young woman smiled shyly at him. ¡°My hands are full.¡± She gestured at the small purse in her hand. ¡°Can you help carry my te?¡± Bai Qi assessed the woman in front of him. Seeing that she seemed to be in a good health, he then took a step back. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. But my girlfriend is waiting for me.¡± The smile on the woman¡¯s face stiffened as she watched the tall man walk away. She could only heave a long sigh. She saw a good-looking man and thought that she should take her chance. Who would have thought that this person already has a girlfriend? Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue was surprised to see that her boyfriend had returned so soon. ¡°So fast?¡± A gentle smile curled on his lips. ¡°I¡¯m afraid that you would be hungry.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s gaze fell on the food on the te. Suddenly, her stomach let out a low rumble. She was indeed a little hungry. Zhang Li Xue nned to have a feast after this ceremony ended, but now that she saw the food in front of her, she could no longer hold back. She stretched her hand and was about to grab the mini lobster rolls. However, before she could take it, Bai Qi had already grabbed her hand. Zhang Li Xue shot him a puzzled look. Then, she watched as his boyfriend took out a pack of wet tissue and helped her to wipe her fingers. His movement was gentle and the look on his face was a little serious. Once he was done, Bai Qi shed her a smile. ¡°Okay. You can eat now.¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled. She took the rolls and took a small bite. ¡°Do you always carry that packet with you?¡± She seemed to recall that Bai Qi would take out a packet of wet tissue when they had a meal outside. Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Mm... It¡¯s a habit.¡± He watched as his girlfriend took another bite at the lobster rolls and left a smudge of sauce on the corner of her lips. Before he could say something about it, Zhang Li Xue had already licked the sauce away. The glimpse of her pink tongue brushing against her red lips turned his eyes a little darker. Bai Qi quickly looked away, worried that his mind woulde up with a lot of interesting images. His gaze then fell on her legs. After giving it a thought, he then spoke again, ¡°Li Xue, take off your shoes and put your legs on myp. I¡¯ll give you a rub.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Zhang Li Xue was a bit surprised by his words. ¡°Isn¡¯t your legs hurting?¡± Bai Qi asked. ¡°I saw that you were massaging your calf earlier.¡± Zhang Li Xue waved her hands. ¡°It¡¯s alright. It doesn¡¯t hurt that much.¡± Her gaze swept around the area. ¡°Besides, there are many people around.¡± Bai Qi quickly understood that his girlfriend was afraid that someone might see them. His lips curled into a faint smile. ¡°It will be alright. No one will see us sitting here.¡± He patted his thigh. ¡°Come on. I promise that you will feel better.¡± Zhang Li Xue hesitated. But in the end, she was a little tempted by his offer. Seeing that the people around were not paying any attention to them, Zhang Li Xue then took off her shoes and let her boyfriend give her a massage. This scene reminded her of the time she ran into Bai Qi at Mo Qing Huan¡¯s wedding. On that day, he had also given her legs a massage. ¡°Does it feel good? I didn¡¯t pinch you too hard, right?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Seeing that the man had diligently pinched her legs, Zhang Li Xue took a piece of small pastry on her te and leaned over. ¡°Bai Qi.¡± The man looked up with an unsuspected look. Suddenly, a pastry was shoved into his mouth. ¡°You haven¡¯t eaten anything as well,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Since you are giving me a massage, I should help to feed you.¡± Bai Qiughed when he heard her words. Chapter 298 298 Must You be with Him? On the side, Li Qin Yao was quick to notice that a certain someone has been unhappy. She followed his gaze and finally stood in front of him to block his view. Zhang Yu Han sighed when he saw his wife. ¡°Zhang Yu Han, you are really cute.¡± Li Qin Yao could not help but stand on tiptoe and pinched her husband¡¯s cheek. She nced at where her daughter was sitting with Bai Qi and smiled. ¡°I think Bai Qi is pretty good.¡± The young man was staying by her daughter¡¯s side quietly most of the time. ording to her observation, Bai Qi did not look as if he was eager to climb up the social status. In his eyes, there was only Zhang Li Xue. But when someone spoke to him, he would answer them politely. He had good manners. Zhang Yu Han clicked his tongue. ¡°They are too close.¡± His eyes narrowed as he saw how Bai Qi was rubbing his daughter¡¯s legs.¡± Li Qin Yaoughed. ¡°Remember our date at the amusement park in L City? Back then, you also gave me a leg massage.¡± The man¡¯s eyes turned deeper. Zhang Yu Han leaned over to his wife and whispered. ¡°I don¡¯t remember any of that.¡± Li Qin Yao frowned at his words. It might happen a long time ago, but how can he not remember that? ..... However, Zhang Yu Han¡¯s next words surprised her. ¡°I just remembered that it was at the amusement park that we had our first kiss.¡± His lips glinted mischievously. ¡°Moreover, it was you who had initiated the kiss.¡± Li Qin Yao¡¯s face gradually turned redder. Thinking of how she was the one who had taken the initiative in the past made her embarrassed. Zhang Yu Han was amused. No matter how long has it been, he still liked seeing the shy look on his wife¡¯s face. With his wife in front of him, Zhang Yu Han had already forgotten about the scene he saw earlier. ... Zhang Li Xue had drunk a little too much during this banquet. After eating a bit of food, she let Bai Qi wait for her at the table as she walked over to the restroom. After washing her hand, Zhang Li Xue wiped her hands dry before heading outside. Thinking of that person who was waiting for her at the table made her smile. ¡°Xiao Li Xue.¡± Just as she turned, Zhang Li Xue heard the familiar voice behind her. She turned around and was surprised to find Mu Zhen Yu leaning on the wall while looking at her. Her lips turned into a smile. ¡± Brother Zhen Yu.¡± Her gaze swept around the area. ¡°Are you waiting for me?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Mu Zhen Yu nodded. ¡°Xiao Li Xue, can I talk to you for a moment?¡± Zhang Li Xue recalled the surprised look in Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s eyes when he saw her with Bai Qi earlier and hesitated. ¡°Alright.¡± Mu Zhen Yu was relieved. He turned around and led her to a quiet ce. Zhang Li Xue took out her phone and texted Bai Qi before she went out with Mu Zhen Yu. The two of them arrived at a quiet corner in the lounge. However, they were not too far away from the hall. From where she was standing, Zhang Li Xue could still see the people inside the ballroom. She retracted her gaze and looked at Mu Zhen Yu again. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, what is it?¡± ¡°Xiao Li Xue.¡± Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s expression grew softer. ¡°I like you.¡± Zhang Li Xue was startled upon hearing his words. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu...¡± There was a hint of helplessness in her tone. She had already rejected his confession earlier. She was now in a rtionship. It was ufortable to hear this confession again. Mu Zhen Yu heaved a sigh. ¡°Must you be with him?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at him in puzzlement. It took her a while to figure out the person that Mu Zhen Yu was mentioning. ¡°Are you talking about Bai Qi?¡± Mu Zhen Yu pursed his lips. ¡°When we were in kindergarten, you were also very close to him. I thought that you would stay with me after the Bai family moved to S Country. How did the two of you still get together?¡± He also liked Zhang Li Xue from an early age. He had patiently apanied her until she grew up. In the end, Zhang Li Xue was still with Bai Qi. Zhang Li Xue did not know how to answer this question. After all, falling for Bai Qi was something that she had not nned. She could only say that meeting Bai Qi again after years was fate. ¡°Xiao Li Xue, I have waited for a long time to pursue you, Mu Zhen Yu continued. ¡°Our family are close. I thought that in the end, we will eventually be together. In the past, didn¡¯t your family often chase away the boys who wanted to get close to you? Why did they ept Bai Qi now?¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at Mu Zhen Yu for a long time. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, do you think that we will be together just because you are the only man who is close to me?¡± Years ago, Zhang Li Xue might have had the same thinking. But, she had grown up and things had changed. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, I appreciate how you were always looking after me from a very young age,¡± Zhang Li Xue continued. ¡°But, you seemed to have misunderstood my family¡¯s intention. My dad and my brothers... It¡¯s not that they were against me befriending another boy.¡± Mu Zhen Yu sneered. Clearly, he did not believe in her words. He had watched how Zhang Yi Hai and the triplets pulled a few tricks to stop the boys from approaching Zhang Li Xue. ¡°We have been friends for years. Brother Zhen Yu, you should understand my family the most,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I am the only female in my generation. In school, I am considered boyish because I liked to y basketball so much. It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t understand the boys¡¯ intention when they suddenly showed their interest in me. Was it wrong for my family to protect me? My family... They might be overprotective, but they are not unreasonable. Otherwise, do you think that we can stay as friends?¡± A deep crease appeared between his brows. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, you are a good friend. But this is only how I can think of you,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I have made it clear to you that I am now in a rtionship and I don¡¯t want to mess up with it. I hope that you can respect me and my decision. The next time we see each other, you can stop saying those words again. Otherwise, I don¡¯t think that we can be friends any longer.¡± His eyes widened in surprise. Mu Zhen Yu watched as Zhang Li Xue left, but could not say another word to stop her from leaving. Chapter 299 299 Was She Crazy? Zhang Yi Hai was chatting with an acquaintance when he saw his sister and Mu Zhen Yu walking together. Worried, he then went after them. If anything happened to his sister, at least he would be very close to help. Seeing that the two of them did not go too far from the ballroom made him heave in relief. In a hidden corner, Zhang Yi Hai continued to watch over his sister. Although he could not listen to their conversation, Zhang Yi Hai could still see that the two of them were talking about something. Seeing Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s dejected face and his sister¡¯s firm expression gave him a few clues about their conversation. Fortunately, their talk did notst for too long. After saying what she wanted to say, Zhang Li Xue finally turned around to walk back to the ballroom. Zhang Li Xue was surprised to see her brother standing in front of her. After a few seconds, she gathered herself and looked at her brother with a smile. ¡°Yi Hai.¡± ¡°Sister, are you alright?¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at her in concern. ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°It¡¯s fine. We just had a brief chat. That¡¯s all.¡± ..... Zhang Yi Hai studied his sister¡¯s face for a while longer. Then, he lowered his gaze. Although he was curious to know what his sister and Mu Zhen Yu had talked about, Zhang Yi Hai decided not to ask about it. His sister definitely knew what she was doing. ¡°I should go back to find Bai Qi,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Otherwise, he would worry.¡± Although she had already texted to tell him that she was going to step away to speak to Mu Zhen Yu, Zhang Li Xue was still worried that her boyfriend would misunderstand. Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Sister, you go ahead. I¡¯m going out to take a bit of air.¡± Zhang Li Xue knew that her brother was not a fan of such gatherings. After saying a few words to her brother, she then turned around to look for her boyfriend. He watched as his sister walked into the ballroom before turning around. Not too far away from him, Mu Zhen Yu was still at the same spot where his sister had left him. The look on his face showed that he was not pleased with how his conversation with his sister had ended. Zhang Yi Hai narrowed his eyes. He decided to ignore Mu Zhen Yu and walked out of the hotel building. He nodded at the staff and stood at the stairs. Staying in the ballroom for hours was indeed a little stifling. The scent of alcohol was too strong for him. He needed to stay out for a while for a bit of fresh air. Zhang Yi Hai stared into the dark night before noticing a quarreling couple not too far from him. The man seemed to be pulling at the girl¡¯s arms while the girl was punching his chest hard. He was not a busybody and Zhang Yi Hai had no intention to interfere in the couple¡¯s private business. However, a few secondster, Zhang Yi Hai seemed to realize that he knew the woman. His eyes narrowed as he looked at the woman¡¯s silhouette as well as the dress on her body. Then, he seemed to recall that Fang Su Jin was also wearing the same dress. Their hairstyle was also the same. His heart skipped a beat as he came to realize these things. Zhang Yi Hai walked over to their side and heard Fang Su Jin¡¯s voice, scolding the man. ¡°Lin Fang, you bastard!¡± Fang Su Jin continued to hit him on the chest. However, the man held her tightly and refused to let her go. ¡°I told you that I am not interested in you. You better let me go now before I scream.¡± A while ago, Fang Su Jin was still chatting with her friends happily. When she was a little tired, Fang Su Jin decided to find a quiet corner to sit down. Then, Lin Fang walked over to her and told her that he had something to talk to her about. Fang Su Jin decided to make things clear with this man and followed him out. Who would have thought that the moment they came out, Lin Fang would pester her and tell her to marry him? ¡°Then, I dare you to scream.¡± Lin Fang sneered. Fang Su Jin saw the crazy look in Lin Fang¡¯s eyes and wanted to take a step back. However, the man was holding her hand tightly. ¡°Fang Su Jin, you should go to your parents and tell them that you will agree to our marriage.¡± ¡°No.¡± Fang Su Jin stared back at him, not wanting to show that she was afraid. ¡°We both did not have feelings for each other. Why on earth would I want to marry you? Lin Fang, you¡¯re sick!¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t like me, then why did you go out on a date with me?¡± Fang Su Jin gritted her teeth. ¡°Wasn¡¯t it because of your mother? If she did not talk to my mother, would I still go out with you?¡± It was only because Lin Fang¡¯s mother hade to her that Fang Su Jin decided to apany him to an engagement party. Then, each time that Lin Fang invited her out, it was also because of his mother. The person who liked her was Lin Fang¡¯s mother. But this lunatic loved his mother very much that he was willing to follow just whatever arrangement his mother had for him. Why would she want to be with someone like Lin Fang? Was she crazy? The tugging and pushingsted for a while. In the end, Fang Su Jin became impatient. She gathered her courage and leaned over to bite Lin Fang¡¯s hand. The man¡¯s scream was loud, but Lin Fang finally released his grip. ¡°You are crazy!¡± Fang Su Jin spat. Lin Fang stared at the bite mark on his hand with reddened eyes. Before Fang Su Jin could turn around and leave, Lin Fang grabbed her arms again. He muttered a cursing word and raised his hand to p Fang Su Jin. However, before his hand couldnd on the woman¡¯s face, someone grabbed his wrist first, stopping his movement. ¡°You even dared to hit a girl?¡± The tall man¡¯s dangerous eyes were scaring him, but Lin Fang tried to look brave. ¡°Who are you?¡± Chapter 300 300 Cute and Harmless Fang Su Jin saw her savior and quickly ran over to hide behind him. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, he wanted to beat me!¡± Seeing that Fang Su Jin seemed to know this young man, the look on Lin Fang¡¯s expression quickly turned uglier. Lin Fang turned to Fang Su Jin and asked, ¡°Who is this?¡± Zhang Yi Hai did not often go out and y like the others his age. Because he was still studying, his parents did not usually bring him out in the public. Therefore, it was not strange for Lin Fang not to recognize him. Lin Fang looked at Zhang Yi Hai again. ¡°Fang Su Jin, you¡¯re cheating on me?¡± ¡°Bullshit.¡± Zhang Yi Hai raised a brow at Fang Su Jin when he heard her scolding. ¡°Lin Fang, we might have gone out a few times, but are not a couple,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Watch your mouth. What do you mean by cheating on you?¡± Zhang Yi Hai threw Lin Fang¡¯s hand away and gave the man a lookover. It was only now that he realized that Lin Fang was the same person he saw during his friend¡¯s engagement ceremony. Back then, when he saw the two of them together, Zhang Yi Hai had thought that Fang Su Jin was dating this man. ..... So, it wasn¡¯t like that? Without knowing why there was a sense of relief in his heart. ¡°You agreed to go out with me. Doesn¡¯t that mean you agreed to be my girlfriend?¡± Lin Fang said. Fang Su Jin gasped. ¡°It was a blind date! If it¡¯s not for our mothers, do you think that I would go out with you? Lin Fang, you are sick.¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at Fang Su Jin again. He couldn¡¯t understand why someone like Fang Su Jin would need to go on a blind date. Were her parents too eager to let her get married? Even so, someone like Lin Fang was not suitable for Fang Su Jin, right? The man became agitated and was going to grab Fang Su Jin again. However, Zhang Yi Hai was quick to block him again. ¡°Young Master Lin, you better watch your manners,¡± Zhang Yi Hai warned. ¡°Don¡¯t forget where you are.¡± It was only then that Lin Fang took a step back. He looked around and finally seemed to realize where he was. Even though he was impatient with Fang Su Jin, he could not create a scene with Zhang Yi Hai around. He did not want his parents to be disappointed in him. Fang Su Jin continued to hide behind Zhang Yi Hai. Now that she had someone to protect her, Fang Su Jin finally became braver. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry. I will talk to your mother. From now on, you don¡¯t have to see me again. After all, the only reason you go out with me was for your mother right?¡± Once she finished saying those words, Fang Su Jin turned around and left. She was going to look for Madam Lin and asked for her to stop pairing Lin Fang with her. Zhang Yi Hai shot a look at Lin Fang before he went to follow Fang Su Jin. However, to his surprise, Fang Su Jin did was not heading back into the ballroom. Instead, the girl ran out through the back door. Zhang Yi Hai stood up straight as he watched in the direction where Fang Su Jin had run to. He recalled that there was a small garden at the back of the hotel. He touched his chin before turning around to follow her. However, when he came out, Zhang Yi Hai could not find the girl anywhere. His eyes narrowed, wondering if the woman had run off somewhere else. He walked through the small garden and finally heard a small sobbing. He followed the sound and finally found Fang Su Jin squatting down on the ground. Seeing that Fang Su Jin was crying again made his heart ache. Zhang Yi Hai hesitated. After a while, he squatted down next to her and patted her shoulder. However, his movement startled her. Fang Su Jin subconsciously pped his hand away and stared at him in fear. However, once she recognized the person in front of her, Fang Su Jin finally heaved a breath in relief. ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°Sorry. Did I frighten you?¡± Fang Su Jin sniffed. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, what are you doing here?¡± His gaze softened upon seeing her reddened eyes. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you were going to look for Mrs. Lin in the ballroom? What are you doing here?¡± Fang Su Jin raised her head to meet Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gaze. Zhang Yi Hai saw the aggrieved look in her eyes and thought that her face resembled a rabbit. Really cute and harmless. But surprisingly, she also knew how to curse people. ¡°How can I go and see people like this?¡± Fang Su Jin sniffed again. She stretched her hand and pushed Zhang Yi Hai away. ¡°You go away. Just leave me alone.¡± Zhang Yi Hai continued to stay still. ¡°Leave me be. I¡¯ll be alright after a while.¡± Fang Su Jin needed a while to vent her frustration. Once she had vented enough and gathered her courage, only then will she be able to see people. Zhang Yi Hai hesitated. Then, he stood up. His movement startled Fang Su Jin. She thought the man would stay with her for a while and listen to her venting. Before she could say a word, Fang Su Jin saw a pack of tissue in front of her. Her gaze shifted to the tall man in front of her again. ¡°Sister Fang, you should wipe your tears. Be careful. Don¡¯t ruin your makeup.¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s words only made Fang Su Jin cry harder. The young man watched the woman helplessly. He did not know how did he offend her by offering a packet of tissue. Fang Su Jin grabbed the packet from Bai Qi and pulled a few tissue papers to wipe her tears. She was careful not to ruin her makeup. Once she was done, Fang Su Jin raised her head to look at Zhang Yi Hai again. She could not understand... Why is it that every time she ran into trouble, Zhang Yi Hai would appear to help her? Why is it that she always showed an embarrassing side of her in front of this man? Chapter 301 301 Bad Luck ¡°Zhang Yi Hai,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. ¡°Why are you so nice to me? Every time I ran into an embarrassing situation like this, you would always be around.¡± The young man pursed his lips. He could tell that Fang Su Jin was not really looking for an answer. Years of following his sister taught him that there were times when he should not say too much and let the woman vent their frustration. He should let them listen to what they wanted to hear. Sometimes, when a woman started to ask a question, it did not mean that they were really looking for an answer. All they wanted to do was to vent their frustration. All he had to do was to stand there and listen to them. Once they began to calm down, then he could say what he wanted to say. ¡°Why is it that I always meet a man like this?¡± Fang Su Jin continued to ask. ¡°Is it because I am too bad?¡± Before Lin Fang and Mika, there were other men as well. In the past, someone had told her that she was too soft. Her appearance gave those men the thought that she was easy to bully. But, what was she supposed to do with it? Her parents¡¯ gics gave her this soft face. Should she have stic surgery to make her face look fierce? Fang Su Jin raised her head again. ¡°Do you also think that I¡¯m very easy to bully?¡± His throat bobbed. ¡°No.¡± ..... However, Zhang Yi Hai thought that Fang Su Jin was someone who could cry easily. He had lost count of just how many times he had seen her cry. But he did not dare to speak his thought out loud. ¡°Sister Fang, just think of it as your bad luck to keep running into a bad man.¡± His words made her feel worst. ¡°I also wanted to meet a good man.¡± Zhang Yi Hai regretted saying those words. He should just stay beside her silently and pretend to be a stone. Seeing the tears on her cheek made him feel terrible. Zhang Yi Hai wanted to stay to console her, but it seemed that he only made her cry harder. He stretched his hand and patted her shoulder. His movement was awkward. ¡°Sister Fang, I¡¯m sure that you will meet a good man.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Of course. You¡¯re a good person. Naturally, you will meet a good man.¡± Fang Su Jin began to calm down when she heard his answer. It took her a while before she finallyposed herself. Thinking of how she had cried in front of Zhang Yi Hai over something like this made her embarrassed. Suddenly, she did not dare to lift her head and look at Zhang Yi Hai again. Fang Su Jin could only me her hormone. Her period ising in a few days and she could not control her emotion well. Meeting Lin Fang here made her wonder just why her luck with men was too bad. Then, she started to think of the reason why she had run into Lin Fang in the first ce. Then, Fang Su Jin began to think of her younger cousin who was going to get married soon. A lot of thoughts came to her mind. It umted and she only felt more at ease after crying. It was alright if she was alone, but why did Zhang Yi Hai have to see this embarrassing side of her? ¡°Sister Fang, are you alright?¡± Zhang Yi Hai has been staying by her side. He saw that she had stopped crying. However, Fang Su Jin continued to crouch down at the side for a long time. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s voice was a little hoarse. ¡°Then, should we go back in?¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. His tone was soft and patient as if he was coaxing a small child. Fang Su Jin hesitated. It was not that she did not want to leave, but she was still embarrassed by her sudden outburst. ¡°There are a lot of mosquitos around,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Sister Fang, be careful of mosquito bites.¡± Now that Zhang Yi Hai had mentioned it, Fang Su Jin started to feel her hands itching from mosquito bites. Taking a deep breath, Fang Su Jin then stood up slowly. But perhaps, she has been crouching down for too long. Her legs were a little sore. Just as she had stood up, Fang Su Jin staggered and fell into a certain someone¡¯s arms. The young man¡¯s scent filled her nostrils, making her dizzy. Her gaze fell on her hands that were on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s chest. Gradually, her cheek turned redder. Fang Su Jin quickly retracted her hand and stepped back. Her movement halted when she felt Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s arms around her waist. Fang Su Jin stared at Zhang Yi Hai with her eyes wide. What was this situation? ¡°Be careful,¡± Zhang Yi Hai reminded her again. ¡°You might fall into the bushes.¡± She nced at the nts behind her and sighed. It turned out that Zhang Yi Hai was only helping her. Earlier, she was still thinking that this young man was making a move on her. That thought made her so embarrassed. All she wanted was to find a hole and hide in there for a long time. Seeing that she could stand still, Zhang Yi Hai finally released his hand from her waist. Fang Su Jin let out a breath of relief. All of the sudden, Fang Su Jin could see Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face leaning over to her. Her breath hitched. Before she could figure out what was going on, Zhang Yi Hai stretched his hand to touch a spot on her forehead. Fang Su Jin hissed at the pain. She narrowed her eyes and asked, ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, what are you doing?¡± ¡°Sister Fang, you¡¯re injured.¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s expression turned darker, knowing that Fang Su Jin should have gotten this injury from her argument with Lin Fang earlier. Zhang Yi Hai suppressed the anger in his heart. He held Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand and spoke, ¡°Sister Fang,e with me.¡± Chapter 302 302 Do You Want to Leave? Fang Su Jin was taken to the reception counter where Zhang Yi Hai had asked for the first aid kit. The two of them sat down at the quiet corner in the hotel¡¯s lounge. As Zhang Yi Hai swabbed the alcohol on her forehead, Fang Su Jin let out a hiss. ¡°Sorry.¡± Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze and coincidentally met with Fang Su Jin¡¯s watery eyes. The young man was stunned upon noticing their closeness. Zhang Yi Hai quickly looked away and started to apply some medicine to Fang Su Jin¡¯s forehead. Afraid that Fang Su Jin would feel pain again, Zhang Yi Hai did his best to be careful. After a while, he finally put on ster on her injury. ¡°Fortunately, it was only a small scratch,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°It shouldn¡¯t leave a scar.¡± Fang Su Jin took out her phone and used the camera to look at her face. A loud gasp escaped her upon noticing how terrible she looked at this moment. She pushed Zhang Yi Hai aside and ran off. Zhang Yi Hai watched as the girl sped away speechlessly, wondering what was she up to. Seeing that she was heading into the restroom, Zhang Yi Hai finally heaved a breath. ..... He leaned on the wall and nned to wait for Fang Su Jin until she came out. A few minutes passed, but the person he was waiting for did note out. Zhang Yi Hai had no other choice but to ask the staff at the reception desk to help him go and check. A few secondster, the staff came out again with an awkward look on her face. ¡°Miss Fang is still in the bathroom. However, she was standing in front of the mirror for a long time.¡± His brow furrowed. ¡°What is she doing?¡± The staff hesitated before answering, ¡°I guess, she was worried about the injury on her face.¡± Zhang Yi Hai could not help but worry. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with it?¡± Even though the injury might seem small, it might still be very painful. As the thought came to his mind, Zhang Yi Hai secretly nned to settle some score with Lin Fang The female staff knew that Fang Su Jin was worrying about her appearance. However, she did not know if he could say this to Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°Otherwise, would you like to go in?¡± The Female Staff suggested. Zhang Yi Hai shot her an incredulous look. ¡°There is no one else inside the female restroom,¡± the female staff exined. ¡°I can stay on guard outside. No one can enter before youe out.¡± Zhang Yi Hai hesitated. After a while, he finally decided to go in to look at Fang Su Jin. He knocked on the door and announced that he was going toe in. Then, Zhang Yi Hai counted to five before walking into the restroom. As soon as he walked in, Zhang Yi Hai saw that Fang Su Jin was standing in front of the mirror while dabbing her eyes with her fingers. ¡°Sister Fang.¡± Fang Su Jin turned around when she heard his voice. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai. This is the woman¡¯s restroom.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Zhang Yi Hai took a step forward but did not get too close to her. ¡°But Sister Fang, you have been staying in here for a while. I was... worried.¡± Her heart skipped a beat. Fang Su Jin quickly looked away from the young man. A while ago, she was still worried about her appearance. But Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s words had momentarily made her forget about it. ¡°Are you alright?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked when the woman in front of him did not say a word. He pursed his lips and spoke again. ¡°Do you want to leave here?¡± Fang Su Jin looked at him in surprise. Zhang Yi Hai cleared his throat. He also thought that his suggestion was a little too sudden. ¡°I thought that you might be in a bad mood,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°The banquet should be ending soon. It¡¯s fine even if you leave earlier.¡± Fang Su Jin nced at the mirror and saw her reddened eyes and the ster on her forehead. She did not want to appear in the ballroom looking like this and make everyone worried. After a brief hesitation, Fang Su Jin finally nodded. ¡°But my parents...¡± ¡°I will talk to my sister,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Sister Fang, you go and wait for me at the entrance. I¡¯lle with you in a while.¡± Fang Su Jin did not know why she agreed. Seeing her nod, Zhang Yi Hai turned around and entered the ballroom again. His gaze swept across the room as he was looking for his sister. He quickly found his sister and Bai Qi at the corner of the ballroom. The two of them were sitting next to each other, watching the crowd while whispering something to each other. As he appeared, Zhang Li Xue quickly noticed the look on her brother¡¯s face. ¡°Yi Hai? What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Sister, your friend, Sister Fang ran into trouble outside,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked around and began to panic when she did not see her friend in the hall. ¡°Where¡¯s Su Jin?¡± ¡°Sister Fang is outside,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°Earlier, I saw her and Young Master Lin together. They seemed to be... arguing.¡± ¡°Young Master Lin? Lin Fang?¡± Zhang Yi Hai was surprised to see that his sister had quickly guessed the person¡¯s identity. ¡°Sister, you know him?¡± A whileter, Zhang Yi Hai realized that it was not strange for his sister to know Lin Fang. Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh. ¡°Didn¡¯t I mention it to you earlier that Su Jin did not want to run into someone? That person is Lin Fang. You said that the two were arguing. Is Su Jin fine?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°However, Sister Fang was slightly injured from their argument.¡± Seeing his sister¡¯s worry, Zhang Yi Hai quickly exined, ¡°It was just a minor injury. I borrowed the first aid kit from the receptionist and tend her wound.¡± Hearing this, Zhang Li Xue was finally at ease. ¡°But, Sister Fang was worried that her appearance now might worry her parents,¡± Zhang Yi Hai continued. ¡°I¡¯m going to send her back first. Sister, can you tell her parents about this?¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue quickly agreed. The siblings chatted about Fang Su Jin¡¯s condition for a while. After assuring his sister that he will look after Fang Su Jin, Zhang Yi Hai finally turned around. Zhang Li Xue watched her brother¡¯s silhouette for a long time until he left the ballroom. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Bai Qi was quick to notice that his girlfriend had something in her mind. Zhang Li Xue turned around and smiled. ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± She didn¡¯t know what was going on between her brother and her friend. She probably shouldn¡¯t be saying anything about it. Chapter 303 303 Bai Qi¡¯s n Zhang Li Xue went to look for Fang Su Jin¡¯s parents and told them that their daughter had left the banquet early. However, Zhang Li Xue did not mention Fang Su Jin¡¯s argument with Lin Fang. Mother Fang was worried when she heard that her daughter had left. But hearing that Zhang Yi Hai would send her daughter back home, Mother Fang was finally at ease. Zhang Li Xue was still speaking with Mother Fang when her mother walked over. Li Qin Yao exchanged her greeting with Mother Fang before she pulled her daughter aside. ¡°Li Xue, everyone is nning to have a meal at the restaurant after this. You shoulde as well with Bai Qi.¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at her boyfriend who was standing not too far away from her. ¡°Mmm... I will talk to him first.¡± ¡°Have you seen your brother?¡± Li Qin Yao swept her gaze across the room and frowned when she could not see her son. ¡°Yi Hai had left a while ago.¡± Zhang Li Xue then exined to her mother what her brother had told her earlier. Li Qin Yao was surprised to hear that such a thing would happen to Fang Su Jin. However, hearing that her son was with Fang Su Jin gave her mixed feeling. She still remembered how they had misunderstood her son and Fang Su Jin together. After speaking with her mother for a bit, Zhang Li Xue walked over to Bai Qi again and spoke, ¡°My mom said, they are going to the restaurant for a proper dinner. Only my family will be around for dinner. Do you want toe as well?¡± ..... Bai Qi still remembered that his girlfriend ate very little food earlier as she was busy following her father around. He wanted to apany her to eat. Bai Qi nced at his watch before nodding. ¡°Alright.¡± His little sister was at Qi Zheng¡¯s ce. He should not worry about her. Moreover, h won¡¯t be having a morning shift tomorrow. Zhang Li Xue shed a smile at him. ¡°You already met my uncles and my aunties. Most of the people who came to this dinner are the people that you have previously met. They are very close to my parents. So, you don¡¯t have to worry about it.¡± Bai Qi was touched, knowing that his girlfriend was worried that he would be ufortable. The smile on his lips was faint, but the light in his eyes was especially bright. He had the urge to kiss his girlfriend, but Bai Qi was worried that he was going to make her family unhappy. Bai Qi knew well that her family was still observing him. Bai Qi thought about their next trip to S Country. He was going to return to that ce again to settle some legal procedure. But since he was going with his girlfriend, Bai Qi nned to visit her family¡¯s tomb. He wanted to tell his family that he and his sister were living well. Then, he wanted to tell them about the person he loved. He wanted to tell his grandmother that he had found his little fairy again. If his grandmother was still alive, she would be happy to know that he had met Zhang Li Xue again. In the past, he often talked about her with his grandmother. Zhang Li Xueughed, noticing that her boyfriend has been staring at her for a while. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°I just thought that it was fortunate to have met you again.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at him in a daze. After a while, her expression gradually turned a little red. ¡°I also think that it was fortunate to have met you again.¡± She could not imagine her life without having him around. Zhang Li Xue only knew that the person in front of her made her happy with his presence. She could feel his love for her even by looking into his eyes. ¡°Sister, are youing?¡± Wei Zi Ming¡¯s sudden appearance broke the mood between the couple. Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh before turning around to look at her cousin. Wei Zi Ming saw the look on his sister¡¯s face and wondered if he had made a mistake. Just now, his sister was still chatting with Bai Qi happily. But her mood had quickly changed. ¡°Un. I know.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll head over in a while.¡± Wei Zi Ming turned around to leave. But his steps halted as he recalled something. ¡°Sister, have you seen Brother Yi Hai?¡± Zhang Li Xue narrowed her eyes at this third wheel. ¡°He left early to send my friend back.¡± Wei Zi Ming saw that his sister was unhappy. Although he still had some questions to ask, his instinct told him that it was better for him to leave. But... what happened? Why did his sister suddenly be unhappy? Wei Zi Ming recalled that his sister became unhappy after he mentioned Zhang Yi Hai. Could it be that his sister was unhappy that Zhang Yi Hai left early? He thought that this reason sounded possible. Thus, Wei Zi Ming stopped thinking about this matter. Bai Qi smiled when he saw the look on his girlfriend¡¯s face. How can he not see that his girlfriend was unhappy that someone had disturbed them? The look on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face was too cute that he could not resist poking her cheek a few times. Seeing that everyone else was not looking at them, Bai Qi grabbed his girlfriend¡¯s hand and nted a kiss on the back of her hand. Zhang Li Xue raised her head again and this time, the unhappy feeling had quickly disappeared. ¡°Should we go and join the others as well?¡± Bai Qi asked. ... Meanwhile... Zhang Yi Hai stopped the vehicle at the red light. He turned to the person in the passenger¡¯s seat and frowned. After she entered the vehicle, Fang Su Jin has been especially quiet. Seeing this made him worry. The light turned green again and Zhang Yi Hai continued to drive forward. As he turned to a corner, Fang Su Jin turned to him and called his name. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Their gazes met briefly when Zhang Yi Hai nced at her. ¡°I¡¯m hungry,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°There¡¯s a fast food restaurant up ahead. Can we make a stop to buy something?¡± Chapter 304 304 This was All Zhang Li Xue¡¯s Fault Zhang Yi Hai pulled over his car and saw that this was the fast food restaurant that his sister would often visit to eat chicken wings during high school. He watched as Fang Su Jin alighted and followed after her. The girl stood in front of the counter, waiting in line. She was still dressed in a pretty dress, attracting the other patronage¡¯s attention. A while ago, this person was still worrying about her appearance in front of others. But now, she did not seem to mind others¡¯ gazes. Fang Su Jin was too busy looking at the menu on the board. Zhang Yi Hai walked over to her side and spoke, ¡°Sister Fang, why don¡¯t you go and sit down? What do you want to eat? I¡¯ll order for you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. I can queue and order.¡± ¡°Sister Fang, the others are looking at you. Aren¡¯t you worried about your appearance?¡± Fang Su Jin stiffened. She turned to Zhang Yi Hai and looked at him in displeasure. She had started to forget about how ridiculous she looked, but why was this person reminding her about it? ..... She swept her gaze around the room and finally noticed that the people were looking at her. However, the reason they were looking at her was not because of her messy look. They were just curious to see why would someone dress prettily as she appeared in the fast food joint. Fang Su Jin looked at Zhang Yi Hai again and reported what she wanted to eat. Then, she pointed to a quiet corner and told him that she would be waiting for him. Zhang Yi Hai watched as the girl sit down at the table. Then, he turned around and continued to queue. When it was time for him to order, Zhang Yi Hai repeated what Fang Su Jin wanted to eat. He did not forget to order his sister¡¯s favorite chicken wings for her. Fang Su Jin sat up straight as the young man approached him. The moment Zhang Yi Hai put down the tray, Fang Su Jin quickly took the food and ate quietly. Her movement halted upon noticing that the young man was staring at her. ¡°You... why don¡¯t you eat as well? Would you like some fries?¡± She pushed the box of fries to him. Zhang Yi Hai lowered his head to sip his drinks. Fang Su Jin heaved a breath when the young man looked away. Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s eyes were too intense and it always frightened her a little bit. ¡°Sister Fang.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Fang Su Jin looked up while munching some chicken tenders. Zhang Yi Hai thought of what happened again and spoke, ¡°That man just now... Young Master Lin Fang... Why did hee to look for you?¡± Fang Su Jin put down the food in her hand. There was a glint of anger in her eyes as she thought of Lin Fang again. Seeing that Fang Su Jin had not answered him, Zhang Yi Hai spoke again. ¡°I heard you that you went on a blind date with him.¡± ¡°Did your sister tell you?¡± ¡°Sister Fang, you mentioned this during your argument with Lin Fang.¡± Fang Su Jin thought about this matter and remembered that she might have mentioned it during her argument with Lin Fang. She bit her lips and spoke, ¡°Let¡¯s not mention this unhappy thing anymore. It¡¯s not like I went to the blind date willingly.¡± She thought about her mother and told him the reason she had to attend the blind date with Lin Fang. After a while, she looked at Zhang Yi Hai again with a serious look on her expression. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, do you think that I¡¯m too old?¡± ¡°You¡¯re the same age as my sister,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. If he says that Fang Su Jin was too old, then, doesn¡¯t that mean that he was calling his sister old as well? ¡°Do you think of me as an old maid?¡± ¡°Of course, not.¡± Zhang Yi Hai frowned. He imagined his sister getting married and this made him a bit unhappy. ¡°Sister Fang, you are still young and pretty.¡± Fang Su Jin was suddenly praised and this made her happy a little bit. A smile bloomed on her face. Zhang Yi Hai thought that Fang Su Jin¡¯s change of expression was definitely fun to look at. She was expressive. She could cry and smile when she wanted to. She¡¯s a carefree person. One could see that Fang Su Jin was really pampered by her family. Fang Su Jin lowered her head to eat again. Once in a while, she could not help but steal a look at the young man in front of her. Today was not the first time that Zhang Yi Hai had helped her. Recently, she began to notice that Zhang Yi Hai would always present each time that she ran into trouble. Fang Su Jin knew that everything was just a coincidence, but at this time, her mind was going wild. It seemed that Zhang Yi Hai was not as scary as she had thought. Each time she ran out into trouble, Zhang Yi Hai would always take care of her. Moreover, his fierce look was quite useful to scare other people. He was younger than her, but he seemed more mature and responsible. Now that he was beside her... Once again, Fang Su Jin had a feeling as if she was the younger sister... Fang Su Jin stuffed a few more foods into her mouth before stealing another look at Zhang Yi Hai. The young boy who always followed his big sister wherever she goes had now grown up to be a reliable young man. His arms are strong and warm. Last time, didn¡¯t he carry her back to the hotel? As the thought came to her mind, Fang Su Jin began to stare at the person in front of her for a long time. Suddenly, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s words about not minding having her as the sister-inw came to her mind. Her heart skipped a beat. ¡°Sister Fang, why are you looking at me like that?¡± Zhang Yi Hai naturally noticed that Fang Su Jin has been looking at him. He did not mind if she wanted to steal a few nces, but now that she was looking at him openly, Zhang Yi Hai was ufortable. ¡°Nothing.¡± Fang Su Jin quickly retracted her gaze and forced herself to stop thinking. This was all Zhang Li Xue¡¯s fault. Why would she say something like that and made her thoughts go wild? Chapter 305 305 Heading to S Country Two weekster, Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi finally took a week off from work to head over to S Country. As he was heading to S Country to settle a few matters regarding his father¡¯spany, Bai Qi did not n to bring his little sister along. Moreover, Bai Xi Xi was still young and Bai Qi did not want to let her know too much about their father¡¯s death. Because of this, Bai Qi has been busy, trying to find someone to look after Bai Xi Xi while he was away. Initially, Bai Qi nned to let his little sister stay with their previousndlord. After all, Bai Xi Xi had lived with the family a few times. His sister might have to skip school for a few days, but at least, Bai Qi did not have to worry about her. However, when Li Qin Yao heard about it, she quickly offered herself to look after Bai Xi Xi. Bai Qi wanted to reject this offer as he did not want to take advantage of his girlfriend¡¯s family, but Li Qin Yao convinced him to let Bai Xi Xi stay with her. This way Bai Xi Xi did not have to skip her school. Moreover, the house would feel empty without her kids around. Li Qin Yao thought that Bai Xi Xi¡¯s presence would make the house a bit livelier. After consulting his little sister, Bai Qi finally agreed. ..... Bai Qi sent his sister to Zhang¡¯s residence, but he still could not help but worry about her. He helped her to settle into a room and reminded his sister to behave. Then, he also reminded her to tell her auntie if she was feeling ufortable. Bai XI Xi listened to her brother¡¯s long speech obediently. Once her brother stopped, Bai Xi Xi finally spoke again, ¡°Brother, you are worrying too much.¡± Bai Qi chuckled at his sister¡¯s words. ¡°I¡¯m a big girl. You shouldn¡¯t worry too much about me.¡± The corner of his lips twitched. Bai Xi Xi continued to look at her brother innocently. ¡°Moreover, Pretty Sister¡¯s mother is here. She will help to look after me. Brother Bai Qi, stop worrying. You should go and settle your job. Then,e back and pick me up, alright?¡± ¡°I will bring you back a few souvenirs, alright?¡± Bai Qi stretched his hand and patted Bai Xi XI¡¯s head. He still felt guilty about leaving his little sister alone. However, he could not bring her along on this trip. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, I don¡¯t need any souvenirs. You just have to remember to call me when you¡¯re free.¡± Bai Qi heaved a helpless sigh. ¡°Alright. I will call you. Keep the phone I gave you closely, alright?¡± His little sister was too sensible. Sometimes, he also hoped that the little girl would act spoiled with him. He hugged his little sister before he went out to look for his girlfriend and her family again. Li Qin Yao smiled when she saw the Bai siblings together. She looked at Bai Qi and spoke, ¡°Don¡¯t worry about Xi Xi. She will be fine staying here. The Auntie is also here to help me keep an eye on Xi Xi.¡± ¡°Auntie, thank you.¡± Bai Qi spoke politely. ¡°Don¡¯t mention it.¡± Li Qin Yao waved her hand. ¡°Just go and settle your matter quickly. Help me to look after Li Xue while you are in S Country.¡± Bai Qi nced at his girlfriend who was standing beside him. The smile on his face turned softer. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Auntie. I will look after Li Xue.¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at the time and spoke, ¡°Mommy, Bai Qi, and I should go now. Otherwise, we will bete.¡± Li Qin Yao hugged her daughter tightly. ¡°Remember to call me when you arrived. And don¡¯t skip your meal, alright?¡± Zhang Li Xu nodded obediently. ¡°Mommy, I know.¡± Li Qin Yao spoke a few words to her daughter briefly before watching her leave with Bai Qi to the airport. Fortunately, her husband had left for the office earlier. Otherwise, that man would definitely pull a face as he watched his daughter leave on a trip with another man. When they arrived at the airport, Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi settled with their luggage before they went to look for the Wei couple. It did not take her a long time to find her aunt in the departure hall. Zhang Yu Ying smiled when she saw her niece. ¡°Li Xue, you are here.¡± ¡°Auntie.¡± Zhang Li Xue went over to greet her aunt. ¡°Have you been waiting for a long time?¡± ¡°We only got here a few minutes ago.¡± Zhang Yu Ying turned to Bai Qi and smiled as the boy greeted her. Zhang Li Xue looked around and noticed that her Uncle Wei Jun Hao was not around. ¡°Auntie, where¡¯s my uncle?¡± ¡°He went to answer a call,¡± Zhang Yu Ying said. She nced at her wristwatch and spoke, ¡°There¡¯s still time before our flight. Let¡¯s go to the cafe and sit down for a bit.¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at Bai Qi before she agreed. The three of them ordered some food and sat down at a table nearby the entrance. As they ate their snacks, Zhang Yu Ying reminded the two of them of their itinerary in S Country. Other than helping Bai Qi with his matters, Wei Jun Hao nned to meet a few of his friends as well. Therefore, they won¡¯t be spending most of their time together. Although her brother had reminded her to look after her niece, Zhang Yu Ying had never nned to keep keep the couple with them all the time. She actually thought that it would be better to let the couple spend their time alone. Because of Bai Qi¡¯s profession, it was not easy for the couple to have a date. As Zhang Li Xue¡¯s cool aunt, Zhang Yu Ying nned to give her niece some help. As a young couple going on a trip together, they should use this opportunity to get to know each other well and nurture their feelings. Chapter 306 306 She Will be with Him It was noon when their flightnded in S Country. Wei Jun Hao¡¯s friend was already waiting for them in the arrival hall. After a brief introduction, the friend drove them to the hotel. Zhang Worldwide Group owned a hotel in S Country. The four of them checked in to the hotel and went to the rooms that their family usually used. ¡°Your aunt and I are going to have lunch with my friend,¡± Wei Jun Hao said. ¡°Would you like to go with us?¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at Bai Qi and shook her head ¡°No. It¡¯s fine. Uncle, you go ahead with my aunt. We¡¯ll go and find something to eat ourselves.¡± ¡°Well, that is good too.¡± ¡°Why are you asking them toe with us?¡± Zhang Yu Ying looked at her husband. ¡°It was rare for them toe here. Of course, they will want to go out on a date.¡± Wei Jun Hao coughed. ¡°We didn¡¯t know when will the meeting end,¡± Zhang Yu Ying said. She looked at Bai Qi and spoke, ¡°Bai Qi is familiar with S Country. I guess I don¡¯t have to worry that you might go lost.¡± ..... Zhang Li Xue looked at her aunt helplessly. ¡°Aunt, I¡¯m not a kindergartener. Why would I go lost?¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Zhang Yu Yingughed. She looked at Bai Qi again and spoke, ¡°Help me to look after Li Xue, alright.¡± ¡°Aunt, don¡¯t worry.¡± Bai Qi nodded. His gaze turned gentle when he looked at his girlfriend. ¡°Alright. You should go to your room and rest.¡± Zhang Yu Ying patted her niece on her shoulder. ¡°Just call me if you need anything. Your uncle and I will be going out and we¡¯ll probably return after dinner.¡± She looked at Bai Qi again and spoke, ¡°Let¡¯s just meet again tomorrow morning.¡± ¡°Mmm... I already set up an appointment with my friend,¡± Wei Jun Hao spoke. ¡°Let¡¯s have breakfast in the coffee house together before we go.¡± Bai Qi and Zhang Li Xue naturally did not have any objection to this n. The four of them took the elevator and separated to get to their rooms. As he was about to enter the room, Wei Jun Hao turned around and nced at his niece who was staying next door. His eyes narrowed as he recalled Zhang Yu Han¡¯s reminder to keep his eyes on them. But in the end, he did not say anything. ... After entering her room, Zhang Li Xue looked around before slumping into the mattress. She stared at the ceiling for while before rolling around the mattress to grab her phone. She tapped her finger on the phone and called her mother to let her know that she had arrived safely. The mother and daughter chatted for a while. As a mother, Li Qin Yao was worried about her daughter even though she was now an adult. Throughout their conversation, Li Qin Yao did not forget to remind her daughter to be careful. When the call ended, Zhang Li Xue checked on the notification and saw Bai Qi¡¯s message. Her lips curled into a smile. Instead of replying, Zhang Li Xue decided to call him straight away. The call was connected in a few seconds. ¡°Are you busy?¡± Zhang Li Xuey on the mattress and hugged the pillow. ¡°Not really. I was talking to my mom earlier to let her know that we have arrived. Mmm... I talked to Xi Xi as well. Just now, Xi Xi was learning how to bake some cookies with my mom. Xi Xi said she¡¯s going to bake me some cookiester.¡± Bai Qi has been texting his little sister for a while and knew her activity. But listening to his girlfriend talking about the same thing gave him a different feeling. Anyway, he just liked listening to his girlfriend¡¯s voice. Hearing theziness in her voice made him smile. ¡°Are you tired?¡± Bai Qi asked as she had finished giving him an update. ¡°Should we go out for lunch?¡± It was indeed a little tiring after sitting on the flight for a few hours but as she thought that this was her first trip with Bai Qi, Zhang Li Xue thought that it was better to spend as much time with her boyfriend. ¡°Let¡¯s go out and eat,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Then, I¡¯lle to pick you up in ten minutes, is that alright?¡± After agreeing, Zhang Li Xue hung up the phone. Then, she ran over to the restroom to fix her makeup. She checked herself in the mirror again and was finally satisfied with how she looked like. Just in time, her doorbell rang. Zhang Li Xue looked through the peeping hole and finally removed the safety chain when she saw Bai Qi. A bright smile curled on her lips as she saw her boyfriend. Zhang Li Xue tightened her grip on her purse. In the past, they often arrange to meet somewhere else before they go on a date. It turned out that the feeling of having her boyfriend picking her up in front of her door was very exciting. ¡°Should we go now?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. Bai Qi stretched his hand and let the girl hold his arms. After locking the door, the two of them left the hotel together. A taxi was already waiting for them outside. Bai Qi helped her into the car before giving the driver the address. As the car drove away, Zhang Li Xue leaned over to Bai Qi and asked, ¡°Where are you taking me?¡± ¡°Well, there is a restaurant that I frequently visited in the past. The food is quite good,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°I think, it should suit your taste.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked out the window and saw many tall buildings around. When she turned to Bai Qi again, she could not help but notice the look in his eyes. Tomorrow morning, they were going to meet her uncle¡¯s friend and listen to what was going on with his father¡¯s case. Zhang Li Xue knew that Bai Qi has been looking forward to this meeting. At the same time, he was worried to hear what those people were going to tell him. Her heart ached as she thought of how he had suffered after his parents had passed away. She reached to take his hand and gave it a gentle squeeze as if to tell him that she will be with him no matter what. Chapter 307 307 In the Past... As the taxi pulled over at the side road, Zhang Li Xue noticed that they were nearby a residential area. Her eyes swept around her surroundings and finally, she saw a road, heading to the shop lot area. A warm hand sped against hers. Zhang Li Xue raised her head and saw that Bai Qi was looking at her with a faint smile on his face. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Zhang Li Xue was still looking at the shop lot area when she noticed that Bai Qi was taking her in a different direction. She looked at him in confusion and asked, ¡°Isn¡¯t the restaurant over there?¡± Bai Qi chuckled. ¡°Well, I know a secret ce.¡± He then gave her a yful wink. As she was not familiar with this area, Zhang Li Xue decided to follow her boyfriend¡¯s lead. Anyway, she trusted that Bai Qi was not going to sell her off or something. ..... Holding hands, the two of them continued to walk around the residential area. Zhang Li Xue could not help but nce at Bai Qi a few times. She wondered if there would really be a restaurant around this area. A few years have passed since thest time Bai Qi returned to S Country. Perhaps, this ce had changed as well. Perhaps, the restaurant that he was looking for was no longer in operation. Perhaps he had remembered it wrongly. Zhang Li Xue wondered if she should take out her phone and check the GPS. However, it seemed that Bai Qi knew where they were going. Zhang Li Xue decided that she should put her trust in him. After walking around for less than five minutes, Bai Qi finally stopped on his track. ¡°We¡¯re here.¡± Zhang Li Xue followed his line of gaze and saw a two-story house converted into a restaurant. The signboard was huge. As she looked in that direction, Zhang Li Xue saw a couple walking out of the building, carrying a takeaway bag with the restaurant¡¯s name on it. ¡°There¡¯s really a restaurant around here,¡± Zhang Li Xue muttered softly. His brow rise as he heard her words. ¡°Are you doubting me?¡± Zhang Li Xue bit her lips, feeling a bit guilty. ¡°This is a residential area. I just thought that it was strange that there would be a restaurant in this area,¡± she exined. ¡°Anyway, it has been a few years since you came to this ce.¡± Bai Qi chuckled. He could not help but to pinch his girlfriend on the nose. ¡°I found this ce by ident. In the beginning, I also thought that it was strange that there was going to be a restaurant in this area. But you can be assured that the food here is quite good. You should try their local dishes as well.¡± The two of them entered the building and were greeted by the server. Bai Qi led Zhang Li Xue to the second floor and chose a table next to the window. After choosing a few dishes, Bai Qi handed the menu card to the server and watched him walk away. Zhang Li Xue looked around the restaurant and thought that the original architecture of the house was still preserved. The interior design was beautiful. As they were waiting for their food to arrive, the two of them continued to chat about the restaurant¡¯s unique design. ording to Bai Qi, he was walking on the street aimlessly when he stumbled into this restaurant. It was the smell of food that lured him to this ce. Bai Qi looked out the window before turning to his girlfriend again. ¡°In the past, my family used to live around this area.¡± He stretched his hand and pointed in a direction. ¡°Our house is in that direction.¡± Zhang Li Xue turned to look in that direction and saw that it was an area with big, luxury housing area. A faint smile curled on his lips, but looking at it made her heart ache. Zhang Li Xue could sense that his boyfriend was sad. ¡°But, after my father¡¯spany went down, the house was put into auction.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s voice was soft but steady. ¡°After that...¡± His fingers shifted and this time, Bai Qi was pointing in another direction. Zhang Li Xue followed his gaze and saw a few old and depted apartments in that area. ¡°We have no other choice but to move into that area,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°We didn¡¯t have much money on us and we could only rent an apartment.¡± Once upon a time, Bai Qi was a rich young master who never had to care much about money. Unfortunately, something happened to his family and he lost everything. He has been living in a big mansion for years. Suddenly, he had to move to a tiny apartment. How did he survive all those years? Zhang Li Xue¡¯s heart was hurting. She wished that she could go back in time and find the young Bai Qi so that she could give him a hug. She wanted to help him with whatever that she can. Even if she could not help him, she wanted to tell the young Bai Qi that everything will be alright. He just needed to hold on for a few years. Then, he would grow up to be someone great. Bai Qi naturally noticed the way his girlfriend was looking at him. A helpless sigh escaped him. He held her hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± She stood up and walked around the table. Zhang Li Xue sat down next to Bai Qi and wrapped her arms around his waist. Her head rested on his chest. Zhang Li Xue wanted to say a fewforting words to him, but she did not know what she should say at this time. ¡°Li Xue,¡± Bai Qi called her name softly. ¡°Un.¡± She raised her head and met his gaze. ¡°I want to visit my family¡¯s tomb while I am here,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°On that day, will youe with me?¡± The girl did not hesitate to nod and agree. ¡°Bai Qi, I will apany you wherever you want to go.¡± Chapter 308 308 Do You Want to Come In? The couple walked around the neighborhood for a while before Bai Qi suggested they head back to the hotel. He noticed that Zhang Li Xue has been yawning a few times and thought that she should be tired. She had to wake up early morning and head to the airport. During the flight, Zhang Li Xue spent her time chatting with him instead of falling asleep. On their taxi ride home to the hotel, Bai Qi could not help but notice how Zhang Li Xue has been struggling to keep her eyes open. By the time they nearly arrived at the hotel, Zhang Li Xue was leaning her head on his shoulder with her eyes closed. A helpless smile curled on his lips. He waited until the car was parked in front of the hotel¡¯s entrance before he woke her up. Zhang Li Xue frowned, feeling slightly unhappy that someone was disturbing her sleep. But a few secondster, the frown disappeared and she was staring at Bai Qi with a dazed look on her face. Why is there a handsome man in front of her? Bai QI chuckled at the way his girlfriend was looking at him. ¡°We¡¯ve arrived. Let¡¯s go in and rest, alright?¡± Seeing that the person beside him had not replied, Bai Qi then raised a brow. ¡°Would you like me to carry you?¡± Zhang Li Xue slowly moved away from him. ..... She realized where they are and finally alighted the car. An amused smile curled on his lips. Bai Qi watched as she scurried away before following her. He held her hand and led her into the building. ¡°Still sleepy?¡± Because he was leaning over to whisper, Zhang Li Xue thought that his voice sounded a little deep. It made her heart itch. Zhang Li Xue lowered her head but did not answer. The two of them entered the elevator and alighted on their floor. Bai Qi walked his girlfriend to the door and turned around. He was about to tell her that he was going to pick her up before dinner. However, the words he wanted to say were stuck in his throat when he heard Zhang Li Xue¡¯s words. ¡°Do you want toe in?¡± Zhang Li Xue noticed Bai QIi¡¯s mood and did not want to leave him alone. She wanted to be where she can see him. Then, she can coax him if he was upset. His eyes darkened. Bai Qi stared at his girlfriend for a long time, but he did not say a word. ¡°I don¡¯t mean anything.¡± Zhang Li Xue quickly retracted her gaze. She seemed to realize that her words might make her boyfriend think too much. ¡°Let¡¯s just hang out together. Then, we can leave together when it¡¯s time for dinner.¡± It was not the first time that they had spent their time alone together. They should not feel awkward about it. The corner of his lips tilted up. ¡°Alright.¡± Hearing his answer suddenly made her feel anxious. However, Zhang Li Xue quickly suppressed that thought. She was the one who had invited him to hang out with her. Why was she feeling anxious at this time? Pushing back her hair behind her ears, Zhang Li Xue took out her keys and unlocked the door. She walked into the room and stood at the side to let Bai Qi in. Zhang Li Xue walked over to the sofa before turning again. ¡°Would you like to have a drink?¡± The anxious look on his girlfriend¡¯s face made him smile. ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a breath of relief. ¡°Then. Have a seat first.¡± She stretched her hand and grabbed the drinking bottle. Zhang Li Xue tried to unscrew the lid a few times but failed. Someone snatched the bottle away from her. Zhang Li Xue looked up and saw that Bai Qi unscrewed the bottle easily. Her gaze was stuck on his arms for a few seconds and her mind was running wild. ¡°Is this for me?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°It¡¯s for you. Bai Qi stretched his hand and patted her head. ¡°Thank you.¡± Zhang Li Xue watched as Bai Qi drank the water. Her gaze shifted to his bobbing throat for a few seconds longer. Suddenly, Zhang Li Xue was regretting her decision to let Bai Qi enter her room. She was letting him seduce her like this... She quickly retracted her gaze and walked over to the living area again to turn on the television. Her heart gradually calmed as the noise filled the room. Zhang Li Xue sat down and reminded herself to calm down. They were just going to sit there and hang out as they had previously done in the past. Bai Qi sat down beside her, causing the sofa beside her to shift. The two of them watched the television in silence for a long time. ¡°What are you watching?¡± Bai Qi asked. ¡°Ah?¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at Bai Qi before turning to the television again. On the screen, the second female lead was begging the male lead to stay with her. This seemed like the type of drama that Fang Su Jin loved to watch. ¡°If you don¡¯t like it, I can change,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. She then switched the channel to a singingpetition. Bai Qi continued to watch his girlfriend and smiled. He could not help but feel that this little fairy was really adorable. He squatted closer to her and wrapped his arms around her waist. Her head was leaning on his chest and her heartbeat elerated. Zhang Li Xue raised her head slowly to peek at Bai Qi. ¡°You... What are you doing?¡± ¡°Li Xue.¡± ¡°Un.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be anxious,¡± Bai Qi spoke. ¡°I¡¯m not anxious.¡± Bai Qi smiled. He wrapped her arms around her tightly and lowered his head to kiss her head. ¡°You¡¯re tired. Go and get some sleep first. I¡¯ll wake you up when it was time for dinner, alright?¡± His hand patted her back softly as if he was trying tofort her. Zhang Li Xue snuggled closer into his embrace. ¡°Oh.¡± She closed her eyes and inhaled a deep breath. The young man¡¯s scent quickly made her feel more at ease. Bai Qi leaned over to kiss her head again. ¡°Sleep.¡± Perhaps, Zhang Li Xue was indeed a little tired. With Bai Qi by her side, she quickly fell asleep. Bai Qi grabbed the remote and turned the television off. Then, he looked at the little cat in his arms with an awkward look on his face. It seemed that he will have to bear this torture for a few hours. Chapter 309 309 Her Privilege as His Girlfriend Zhang Li Xue woke up after an hour of napping. She opened her eyes slowly and stayed still. Her body felt warm and the familiar scent made her rxed. It took her a few seconds to realize that she was still leaning on Bai Qi¡¯s chest. Her head moved to get into afortable position. A whileter, Zhang Li Xue quickly stayed still. She realized that Bai Qi was sleeping soundly and did not want to disturb the sleeping man. Seeing that Bai Qi did not wake up, Zhang Li Xue finally exhaled in relief. After a few minutes of silence, Zhang Li Xue gathered her courage to look up. She moved very carefully and silently. Bai Qi continued to sleep. His breathing was soft and even. It was a rare chance to look at a sleeping Bai Qi and Zhang Li Xue was nning to watch his face for a while longer. A few minutester, her courage grew again. Stretching her hand, Zhang Li Xue then touched Bai Qi¡¯s face with her fingers. ..... She then stopped abruptly as Bai Qi made a slight movement. Zhang Li Xue waited for a few seconds before she continued to touch his face. Her fingers traced the shape of his face carefully. From his brows, down to his nose and lips. It was as if she wanted to imprint his face in her mind for a long time. Thinking of the story that Bai Qi had told her earlier that day made her heart ache. She really could not imagine just how Bai Qi had suffered after his family had lost everything. Surely, it would not be easy for him to adjust himself to a new lifestyle. But this man had no other choice but to stay strong. After all, his little sister was only a baby. Zhang Li Xue could not help but pity Bai Qi. At the same time, she really looked up at this man. To be able to endure the hardship for years and get to where he was now was not easy. Years have passed and this man finally became a doctor while raising his little sister. His life had gradually turned better. He was more stable than he was before. Zhang Li Xue could see that Bai Qi had worked very hard to get to where he was now. Her boyfriend was such an amazing person. She was really proud of him. As the thought came to her mind, Zhang Li Xue pushed her body up and pressed her lips against Bai Qi into a peck. She realized what she was doing and quickly pulled away. She lowered her head and bite her lips. Her cheek turned a little pink. Stealing a kiss from a sleeping person was exciting. Her heart was pounding really hard. Zhang Li Xue took a few deep breaths to calm down. When she looked up again, she could not help but notice that there was a pair of eyes watching her. The smile on her face stiffened and her cheek turned redder. ¡°Bai Qi, you... you¡¯re awake.¡± Zhang Li Xue did not know when Bai Qi had woken up. However, she hoped that this man was not awake when she kissed his lips. ¡°Li Xue...¡± ¡°Un?¡± The corner of his lips tilted up. Looking at this smile gave her a feeling as if Bai Qi was teasing her. ¡°You don¡¯t want to kiss me again?¡± Because he had only woken up, Bai Qi¡¯s voice sounded a bit husky. His voice gave her a shiver. Heat crept over her body. Zhang Li Xue quickly lowered her head again. It turned out that Bai Qi knew that she was stealing a kiss from him. Zhang Li Xue wanted to find a hole for her to hide. Meanwhile, Bai Qi was watching his girlfriend, amused. The two of them has been dating for a while but Zhang Li Xue¡¯s shy look would always make his heart tremble. ¡°If you have woken up, you should have said something,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Mmm... I didn¡¯t want to disturb you watching me,¡± Bai Qi said. He grabbed her hand and ced it on his face. ¡°You can continue to touch my face if you want to. I promise I won¡¯t say anything about it.¡± The corner of her lips began to twitch. It seemed that Bai Qi had woken up earlier than she had thought. He even knew that she has been touching his face quietly. It was a little embarrassing to be caught like this. It was fine if he did not say a word about it, but it seemed that Bai Qi wanted to continue to tease her. No. This is not right. Why did she have to be embarrassed? She can kiss him whenever she feels like it. This is her privilege as his girlfriend, right? Bai Qiughed when he saw that his girlfriend was hiding again. ¡°Li Xue, what were you thinking about when you touched my face?¡± Zhang Li Xue decided not to tell him about it. Taking a deep breath, Zhang Li Xueposed her thoughts quickly. She had already touched his face and kissed his lips. This was her boyfriend. There should be nothing for her to be ashamed of. It wasn¡¯t as if she wasmitting a crime. Zhang Li Xue looked up again. Bai Qi raised a brow when he noticed that the shyness on her face had disappeared. All of the sudden, Zhang Li Xue sat up straight and cupped his face with her hands. Before Bai Qi could figure out what his girlfriend wanted to do, the girl had already leaned over to press her lips into his. This time, Zhang Li Xue did not quickly pull away. Her lips began to move against his, as she deepened their kisses. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s sudden attack surprised him. It seemed that she was upset that a certain someone was teasing her and this was her way to punish him. It was not until Zhang Li Xue had started biting his lips that he snapped out of his trance. His lips curled into a faint smile. Bai Qi tugged at his girlfriend¡¯s arms and pulled her closer. He let her sit on hisp as she continued to kiss his lips. The two of them kissed for a long time and finally ended their kiss once Zhang Li Xue was having trouble catching up her breath. When she looked at Bai Qi again, Zhang Li Xue did not miss the satisfied look on his face. Suddenly, Zhang Li Xue had a feeling as if she has been tricked. Chapter 310 310 y Around the City In the morning, Zhang Li Xue went out with Bai Qi and headed to the coffee house together. When they arrived, Zhang Li Xue quickly noticed that her aunt and uncle were already seated at a table. Seeing her aunt waving at her, Zhang Li Xue then led Bai Qi to her table. ¡°Li Xue, Bai Qi, let¡¯s sit together,¡± Zhang Yu Ying said. ¡°We can discuss what we¡¯re going to do as well.¡± The two of them naturally did not have an objection. Zhang Li Xue put her purse on the chair. Then, she went with Bai Qi to choose a few foods from the buffet table. As they sat down, the server walked to their table and poured them some coffee. Zhang Yu Ying leaned over to her niece and spoke, ¡°Where did the two of you go out for dinner?¡± She nced at Bai Qi and smiled. ¡°Did he take you somewhere fun?¡± ¡°We only go somewhere nearby,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I¡¯m too tired after the flight.¡± Zhang Yu Ying watched her niece helplessly. ¡°It was not easy for you toe here. Go ahead and walk around the city when you can.¡± ..... ¡°Mmm... I know. We still have time,¡± Zhang Li Xue turned to Bai Qi and smiled. Instead of visiting S Country attraction in a rush, Zhang Li Xue thought that it was better to take things slow. Anyway, the most important thing was to spend time with Bai Qi. While the aunt and niece were chatting, Wei Jun Hao turned to Bai Qi and told him about what was going to happenter. ¡°You¡¯re going to meet a few officials and signed a few documents,¡± Wei Jun Hao said. ¡°Then, it will take two days for them to process the documents. Only then will we be able to find out what really happened on that year.¡± Bai Qi was listening to Wei Jun Hao¡¯s words attentively. He guessed that it should take time for them to deal with the procedure. However, with Wei Jun Hao¡¯s help, they were able toplete the procedure a little quicker. Bai Qi was really grateful for their help. Initially, he knew nothing about his father¡¯spany. Just like everyone else, he thought that something might go wrong and his father lost a lot of money. He never expected that there would be other stories. Now that he had grown up, he wanted to learn about what really happened. If his father was wronged, then, he wanted to get him justice. ¡°Uncle Wei, thank you,¡± Bai Qi spoke. He wanted to tell them that he would repay their help, but Bai Qi knew that there was nothing that he could offer. Wei Jun Hao smiled. He saw the look on Bai Qi¡¯s face and knew that the boy was a little hesitant to receive his help. Bai Qi was someone with pride. ¡°Let¡¯s just speak again after the procedure is done,¡± Wei Jun Hao spoke. ¡°If you wanted to thank us, how about treating us to a meal?¡± Bai Qi quickly agreed. After getting to know Zhang Li Xue, Bai Qi began to learn about her uncles as well. Usually, it would be really expensive to hire Lawyer Wei Jun Hao and get his legal advice. However, this man was willing to do it in exchange for a meal. He knew that the couple was willing to help him because of his rtionship with Zhang Li Xue. But, Bai Qi was truly thankful for everything. After having their breakfast together, the four of them took the MPV that Wei Jun Hao had sent to pick them up. The car drove over to the city and stopped in front of a building. Wei Jun Hao led the group inside the building and was greeted by his friend. They were led into an office where they started to discuss what will happen next. On the side, Wei Jun Hao continued to give Bai Qi his legal advice. Thew in S Country was a little different. Wei Jun Hao wanted to let Bai Qi know his right. After listening to their advice, Bai Qi was handed a few documents. He read everything carefully before putting down his signature. A breath of relief escaped him. From then, he will need to wait for a couple of days before he would be able to get ess to a few important documents. He looked up and met Zhang Li Xue¡¯s encouraging eyes. The corner of his lips turned up. Bai Qi had to admit that he was a little worried toe to S Country again. But Bai Qi felt a lot better with his little fairy by his side. Wei Jun Hao discussed a few matters with his friends for a while. His friends promised to help and settle this matter as quickly as he can. Then, the group left the building together. ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Yu Ying turned to her niece as they reached the entrance. ¡°The two of you should go and y around the city on your own.¡± She held Wei Jun Hao¡¯s hand and smiled. ¡°Your uncle and I are going on a date.¡± Wei Jun Hao turned to his wife and raised a brow. The slight smile on his face failed to hide his excitement. In the beginning, it was really hard for him to woo his wife. Naturally, Wei Jun Hao doted on his wife a lot. Since she wanted to go on a date, Wei Jun Hao was willing to do whatever she wanted. However, Zhang Yu Ying ignored the look on her husband¡¯s face, pretending that she did not know anything. Zhang Li Xueughed. After exchanging a few words with them, she then left with Bai Qi. It was nearing the lunch hour, but as they were still full from breakfast, Bai Qi decided to take Zhang Li Xue around the city. Zhang Lu Xue admired S Country¡¯s architecture as well as the friendly people. As they were walking around for a while, Zhang Li Xue turned to Bai Qi and stopped in front of him. Bai Qi chuckled, noticing the way his girlfriend was looking at him. ¡°What is it?¡± Zhang Li Xue hesitated for a few seconds before she spoke, ¡°Bai Qi, I wanted to see the ce where you grow up, can I?¡± She was always curious to know more about Bai Qi after he moved away with his family. Zhang Li Xue hoped that she could understand Bai Qi a bit more. Bai Qi naturally did not have any rejection to this request. ¡°Alright.¡± Chapter 311 311 The Memories with His Grandmother The couple took a cab and headed to the part of the city that they have visited yesterday. This time, Bai Qi instructed the driver to stop closer to his old house. As the car drove closer to their destination, Bai Qi looked out the window and felt a bit nostalgic. This was the ce where he had grown up for more than ten years. A lot of things had changed, but he still recognized this ce quite well. The cab pulled over by the roadside. Bai Qi paid for their fare and led Zhang Li Xue along the street leading to his old house. He deliberately asked the driver to drop them a distance away from his old house just so he could take his girlfriend around for a walk. As they walked on the street, Bai Qi did not stop telling his girlfriend about the ce. Zhang Li Xue walked by his side as she listened to his story about growing up in S Country. The couple soon arrived nearby a yground. Beside the yground was an outdoor basketball court. His steps halted. Bai Qi stared at the yground for a long time. Some memories from his childhood came to his mind. ..... Zhang Li Xue squeezed Bai Qi¡¯s hand and smiled when he looked at her. ¡°When my grandmother was still alive, she would often take me to this yground,¡± Bai Qi spoke slowly. ¡°Then, instead of ying at the yground, I would sit here and watch as the teenagers yed basketball.¡± Zhang Li Xue shifted her gaze at the court, as she tried to imagine a young Bai Qi standing outside the wire fence to watch them y. ¡°My grandmother thought that I am too pitiful. She walked over to the group of teenagers and asked them to teach me a trick or two.¡± His lips curled into a smile. ¡°Those teenagers agreed. But, I did not know that it was only because my grandmother offered them some money. During my grandmother¡¯s funeral, one of the boys attended her funeral and told me about this.¡± The memories of him with his grandmother were still vivid. In the past, his father was too busy with work and his mother was busy helping his father. They had only moved over and there were a lot of things to be done. It was always his grandmother who would apany him. When she passed away after his grandfather, Bai Qi was sad for a long time. It took him a long time to recover. Zhang Li Xue tried to imagine the young Bai Qi. In the beginning, she did not remember him that well as there were not many pictures of him in her album. In those pictures, Bai Qi¡¯s face was not very visible. It took her a while to remember her first teammate. Slowly, Zhang Li Xue began to remember the boy who had apanied her to practice basketball during kindergarten. ¡°Come with me.¡± Holding hands, Bai Qi then led her to another ce. After walking around for a while, they soon arrived in front of a high school. Zhang Li Xue looked at the signboard before turning to Bai Qi again. ¡°This is your school?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°I wondered just how you would look like when you are a teenager.¡± Zhang Li Xue narrowed her eyes. ¡°Doctor Bai, did you have a lot of fans when you are younger?¡± Her boyfriend used to y basketball and had a chance to go professional. Zhang Li Xue was sure that he would have a lot of fans as well. In the past, a group of girls would always gather around to watch the men¡¯s basketball team practices. Perhaps, the girls woulde to look at her boyfriend¡¯s practices as well. As the thought came to her mind, Zhang Li Xue felt a hint of sourness. Her boyfriend was good-looking and he looked even more handsome when he was ying basketball. Zhang Li Xue wished that she could watch the young Bai Qi as he yed basketball as well. Bai Qi chuckled upon hearing her question. Seeing the little pout on her face, Bai Qi could not help but lean over and pecked at her lips. The kiss was very quick, but lingering. His movement startled her. Zhang Li Xue looked around and finally was at ease upon noticing that there was no one around. ¡°What are you doing? We¡¯re in front of the school.¡± Zhang Li Xue shot an angry look at him. ¡°What if someone sees us?¡± Bai Qiughed. ¡°The school is still in session. No one will see us.¡± Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips as she continued to look around the neighborhood anxiously. She then heaved a breath of relief. ¡°You still haven¡¯t answered my question.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t pay any attention¡± I¡¯m too busy studying and practicing basketball.¡± Bai Qi smiled. ¡°Before I left Y City, a little fairy made me promise to practice basketball a lot. I didn¡¯t want to disappoint her.¡± ¡°Who is this little fairy?¡± His brow rose and there was a hint of mischievousness on his face. ¡°Do you still need to ask? My little fairy can only be you.¡± Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze. She liked the way Bai Qi would call her his little fairy. It suddenly made her wonder just how long he have liked her. ¡°Unfortunately, the school is still in session.¡± His voice snapped her out of her trance. ¡°Otherwise, I¡¯ll take you inside and let you look around.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± Zhang Li Xue waved her hand. ¡°Do you still have some pictures of you during your teenage years?¡± ¡°You want to see them?¡± Bai Qi pretended to consider this request seriously. ¡°I do have some photos that I kept. But... What if you don¡¯t like the way I look when I was a teenager?¡± ¡°Doctor Bai, you¡¯re very good-looking now. I¡¯m sure that you should be good-looking when you are a teenager as well.¡± Her eyes lit up as she stared at him. Then, the corner of his lips turned up again. ¡°You think I¡¯m very good-looking now?¡± Zhang Li Xue opened her lips to answer. However, she was quick to realize that she was about to fall into his trap. Zhang Li Xueughed. She cupped his face with both hands and pinched his cheek lightly. ¡°Un. My boyfriend is the most good-looking.¡± Chapter 312 312 Taste it Again to Confirm After walking around the neighborhood and showing his girlfriend around the house where he had stayed for more than ten years, Bai Qi decided to take his girlfriend for lunch. The temperature in S Country was a bit hot. Therefore, he took her to the nearest mall where there would be air conditioning around. The couple alighted from the vehicle as it pulled over in front of the mall¡¯s entrance. Bai Qi paid the fare and turned to his girlfriend. Instead of holding her hand and pulling her inside the building, Bai Qi pulled out some tissue paper and dabbed the sweats on his girlfriend¡¯s face. His movement made her halt. Zhang Li Xue looked up and saw the serious look on Bai Qi¡¯s face. Bai Qi was so careful and gentle wiping the sweats on her face. An indescribable feeling filled her heart. Her heart was beating furiously and Zhang Li Xue thought that it might burst anytime soon. Her Doctor Bai really doted on her very much. The smile on her face was really hard to conceal. ¡°Alright. It¡¯s done.¡± Bai Qi took a step back to take a proper look at his girlfriend¡¯s face. ..... With one swift move, Bai Qi threw the crumpled tissue into the bin at the side. He watched as the paper went into the bin before looking at his girlfriend again. ¡°Come on.¡± Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze to look at their intertwining hands. His hands were bigger than hers and she liked how warm his hands felt. Lunch hour ended a while ago and therefore, there were not a lot of people visiting the restaurant around this time. After looking around, the couple decided to have their meal at a cafe. After they ordered, Bai Qi grabbed her hand and started to wipe them with a wet wipe. ¡°It¡¯s done.¡± She lowered her head to look at her hands. Zhang Li Xue began to think that perhaps, Bai Qi had gotten used to looking after Bai Xi Xi, that he became really good to look after other people. But... as she recalled how this sweet man had suffered alone after his parents passed away, Zhang Li Xue thought that she also wanted to take good care of him. She wanted to spoil him and give him warmth. ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± Bai Qi asked upon noticing the dazed look on her face. After a brief hesitation, Zhang Li Xue then spoke, ¡°Bai Qi, you are very good to me. But why do I feel as if you are looking after me as if I¡¯m a kid.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. A few secondster, she put a serious look on her face and spoke, ¡°Don¡¯t pamper me too much. Otherwise, I can¡¯t bear to be apart from you.¡± It was just that, she was worried that she would get used to this man¡¯s treatment thatter, it would be hard for her to be independent. ¡°Then, what other choice do you have?¡± Zhang Li Xue raised a brow when she heard his words. Bai Qi leaned over and tapped her nose. ¡°You can only stay by my side forever.¡± His grip on her hand tightened. ¡°You are not allowed to leave.¡± He hoped that his little fairy would apany him for the rest of his life. Her expression stiffened. When she finally snapped out of her trance, Zhang Li Xue could not help butugh. His words were a little cheesy, but she liked them very much. She looked around and saw that the cafe was empty. Zhang Li Xue gathered her courage and leaned over to kiss Bai Qi¡¯s lips. ¡°You must have eaten a lot of honey. Your mouth is especially sweet today.¡± ¡°Are you sure?¡± A mischievous smile curled on his lips. ¡°Why don¡¯t you go ahead and taste it again to confirm?¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at him in disbelief. A few secondster, she lowered her head shyly. ¡°Doctor Bai, you are so bad.¡± Recently, Bai Qi became really good at teasing her. When she looked up again, Zhang Li Xue realized that the server was standing beside their table with a tray of food in her hand. The smile on her lips was a little awkward. The server was on her way to serve the food when she suddenly saw the couple kissing. Her movement halted and she did not know whether she should walk over or not. The couple was very sweet to each other. It doesn¡¯t seem appropriate for her to go over and disturb them. Zhang Li Xue met the server¡¯s gaze and smiled. Seeing this, the server quickly served the food on the table. Zhang Li Xue grabbed her cutleries and began to eat. After walking around for a while, her stomach was asking for food. ¡°Where should we go after this?¡± Bai Qi asked. ¡°If you are tired, should we go back to the hotel and rest?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not tired,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke casually. She leaned over and smiled. ¡°It¡¯s rare that we get the chance to visit here. Let¡¯s just walk around a bit.¡± As long as Bai Qi was by her side, Zhang Li Xue did not feel tired at all. Zhang Li Xue thought about it for a while and spoke again, ¡°Let¡¯s walk around the mall. We should buy some souvenirs for Xi Xi and everyone else.¡± Bai Qi smiled helplessly. His little fairy never forgets about his little sister. The two of them paid for their meals before heading out to walk around the mall together. Other than Bai Xi XI, Zhang Li Xue did not forget to buy some souvenirs for her family members as well. After choosing a few items, Zhang Li Xue turned to Bai Qi and gave him a look over. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Bai Qi naturally saw the strange way that his girlfriend was looking at him. Instead of answering, Zhang Li Xue walked around the shop and finally pulled out a shirt from the hanger. She looked at the shirt and then at Bai Qi again. ¡°I think this color is suitable for you.¡± Bai Qi raised a brow. ¡°You¡¯re going to buy it for me?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°I have never seen you wearing this shade of blue before.¡± Worried that Bai Qi was going to decline, Zhang Li Xue then came out with an idea. ¡°Then, you can also buy me something. I also want a gift from my boyfriend.¡± A doting smile curled on his lips. Bai Qi stretched his arms and patted his girlfriend on her head. ¡°Alright.¡± Chapter 313 313 Why Would She be Embarrassed? The couple walked around the mall for a few hours until they were tired. Bai Qi suggested they take a quick break and bought Zhang Li Xue at the milk tea shop. He ordered Zhang Li Xue¡¯s favorite drink before walking over to their table with their drinks. Zhang Li Xue took a sip from the mango-vored milk tea and all of the sudden, her eyes lit up. The milk tea was refreshing and sweet, just the way she liked it. ¡°Is it good?¡± Zhang Li Xue turned to her boyfriend and nodded. ¡°Un. It¡¯s really good.¡± She pushed the cup to Bai Qi and spoke, ¡°Have a taste.¡± Bai Qi lowered his head and took a sip from the straw. Seeing his lips touching the same spot where she had drank earlier turned her face redder. But, why would she be embarrassed? It wasn¡¯t as if they never kissed before... Subconsciously, her gaze fell on Bai Qi¡¯s lips. She suddenly had the urge to kiss him. ..... The chime from her phone snapped her out of her thought. Zhang Li Xue looked into her purse and took out her phone. She read the message from her aunt and smiled. ¡°What is it?¡± Zhang Li Xue leaned over to share with him what her Aunt Yu Ying had sent to her. The husband and wife went to the beach to eat some seafood dishes. Her Aunt was showing her the big prawns on the te. However, as the ce was quite far, her Aunt Yu Ying was informing her that they would return to the hotel quitete. Zhang Li Xue exchanged a few messages with her aunt and assured her that everything was alright. She then told her aunt about their n for tomorrow. Her aunt did not say too much. She only reminded her niece to be careful and to tell her if anything happened. When she finally ended her conversation with her aunt, Zhang Li Xue realized that she had finished drinking all her milk tea. ¡°Should I buy another cup?¡± Bai Qi asked. He knew that his girlfriend especially loved sweet stuff. ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± Zhang Li Xue waved her hand. ¡°Otherwise, I won¡¯t have an appetite to eat for dinner. Let¡¯s just head back to the hotel and order room service.¡± ¡°Are you tired?¡± Zhang Li Xue made her puppy dog eyes and nodded. ¡°A little bit.¡± She went crazy shopping for souvenirs for everyone. They went from shop to shop. Fortunately, she had prepared herself that they were going to walk a lot and wore her ts. Otherwise, her feet might suffer more. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll give you a foot massage while we had our mealter.¡± Zhang Li Xue quickly agreed. Carrying countless shopping bags, the two of them headed back to the hotel together. Tomorrow, Bai Qi was going to visit his grandparents and parents at the graveyard. For that, they nned to wake up early in the morning. Zhang Li Xue could not deny that she was a little anxious about heading to the ce with Bai Qi. After all, they were his family members. As they arrived at the hotel, the bellboy helped them with their shopping bags and sent them over to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s room. Because of that, they decided to have their meal in her room. The two of them ordered a few dishes from the menu and ate their dinner in the room. The room was filled with noise from the television. After the meal, Bai Qi looked at the time and decided to call his little sister to check on her. The two siblings chatted for a long time. Mostly, it was Bai Xi Xi who spoke about her day¡¯s activity. The little girl was living with the Zhang family. Each day, Li Qin Yao would apany her with a new activity. Bai Xi Xi seemed to be enjoying her time over there and she had forgotten about her brother. Zhang Li Xue did not disturb as the siblings chatted. Seeing the shopping bags at the corner, Zhang Li Xue decided to arrange everything so that it would be easier for her to give the souvenirs to everyer on. Some of the shopping bags belonged to Bai Qi and some were hers. Zhang Li Xue swiftly separated them so that it would be convenient for Bai Qi. Suddenly, the space beside her sunk. Zhang Li Xue turned and saw that her boyfriend was sitting beside her. Her lips turned into a smile. ¡°What did Xi Xi tell you?¡± ¡°Mmm... she seemed to be enjoying her time with your mother.¡± Bai Qi chuckled. Then, she told his girlfriend what his sister had told him earlier. ¡°My mom enjoyed being around children,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I remember how she would prepare various activities for me and my brother.¡± ¡°I worried that Xi Xi would not want to return home with me after this.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. She watched as Bai Qi patted hisp and raised a brow. ¡°What is it?¡± Bai Qi chuckled. ¡°Didn¡¯t I say that I will give you a foot rub? Come on. Pretty Miss, please stretch out your legs.¡± Zhang Li Xue was about to nod when she recalled another matter. ¡°Hold on. I need to use the bathroom first.¡± Before Bai Qi could say a word, Zhang Li Xue had already run over to the bathroom. She washed her foot thoroughly before walking over to Bai Qi again. Just now, the two of them had walked around the city for a long time. As a girl, she still wanted to look the best in front of her boyfriend. She could not let him touch her dirty foot. Bai Qi noticed that Zhang Li Xue has been washing her feet before she came to his side again and smiled. However, he did not say anything about it. Once she sat down beside him, Bai Qi pulled her legs to hisp and started to rub her feet. After a few minutes, he looked at his girlfriend again and spoke, ¡°Comfortable?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Well, it¡¯s alright.¡± Seeing that Bai Qi had raised his brow, Zhang Li Xue could not help butugh. While giving her a massage, Bai Qi continued to tell his girlfriend about growing up in a different country. When he first began, his little fairy was looking at him with a pair of curious eyes. However, a few minutes after that, he noticed that something was wrong when Zhang Li Xue had not answered his question. ¡°Li Xue?¡± He leaned to look at her face and chuckled upon finding that his girlfriend was asleep. A helpless sigh escaped him. Bai Qi ced her legs down before pulling her into his embrace and kissing her forehead. ¡°Goodnight.¡± Chapter 314 314 identally Kick the Table Bai Qi tried to call Zhang Li Xue¡¯s name a few times. But seeing how she had pushed his hand away and treated him like a noisy fly made him chuckle. It seemed that is little fairy was too tired after walking around the whole day. He stretched his hand and reached for the remote control to turn off the television. Soon, the room turned silent. Bai Qi turned his head to look at his sleeping girlfriend again. The way her lips slightly parted as she breathed was too adorable. Bai Qi sat at the side to admire his girlfriend¡¯s pretty face for a while. Then, he reached for his phone and took a picture of her sleeping face. He stared at the picture and thought that his girlfriend was really cute. Just seeing her face could make him smile. This picture was kept on his phone for a long time. In the future, each time he missed his little fairy, Bai Qi would take a look at this face and his mood would turn better. Seeing that Zhang Li Xue seemed ufortable in her sleep, Bai Qi then carried her in his arms and carried her to bed. ..... Bai Qi held the girl in his arms carefully, as if she was a precious treasure. He ced her gently on the mattress and tucked her in. He leaned over to kiss her cheek and pulled away. A heavy breath escaped him. Bai Qi knew that if he did not walk away and leave now, the person who will suffer will be him. Even so, he was a little reluctant. He stretched his hand and patted her head a few times. Once he had enough, Bai Qi turned around and switched off the light. The room was dark, and the only source of light came from the living area. Because of that, Bai Qi identally kicked the table to the side and almost tripped himself. Themotion was a little too loud causing Zhang Li Xue to wake up from her sleep. The girl sat up almost immediately and started to look for the source of the noise. Her heart beat against her ribcage furiously. She squinted her eyes against the light and finally saw a familiar silhouette. ¡°Bai Qi?¡± Bai Qi was trying his best to suppress the pain in his feet when he heard her voice. He finally turned around and saw that his girlfriend was awake. ¡°Sorry,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Did I wake you up?¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a breath of relief upon noticing that the person was really her boyfriend. Seeing that her surroundings were dark and the silhouette at her door made her anxious. After being traumatized by her Aunt Han Yue Xiu by watching a scary movie, Zhang Li Xue became afraid of the dark, especially knowing that she was in an unfamiliar ce. She stretched her hand and turned on the light at the bedside table. The light gave herfort. This time, she could see Bai Qi¡¯s face. Seeing that he was rubbing his foot, puzzled her. The furrow on his brow showed that he was in pain. ¡°What happened?¡± Zhang Li Xue pushed the quilt cover aside and walked over to her boyfriend. She squatted beside him to look at his foot. ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± Bai Qi forced a smile. ¡°I identally kicked the table.¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at the table before looking at Bai Qi in disbelief. The table was big enough and it was not in the middle of the pathway. How did he identally kick the table? ¡°How did you identally kick the table?¡± Bai Qi coughed. ¡°I guess, it was too dark. I couldn¡¯t see clearly.¡± Of course, Bai Qi could not tell that he was busy looking at her that he did not notice the table. The result was this little ident. Zhang Li Xue held his hand and helped him to sit down on the chair. The sleepiness disappeared as it was reced by worry. Kicking a table might sound like a minor thing, but what if the injury was swollen? ¡°I¡¯m fine. It doesn¡¯t hurt anymore.¡± Bai Qi patted her hand. ¡°You should go back to sleep. Don¡¯t worry about me.¡± ¡°Then, what about you?¡± ¡°What about me?¡± ¡°Can you return to your room like this?¡± Bai Qi was stunned by her question. Heposed his thought quickly and chuckled. This girl, wasn¡¯t she worrying too much? ¡°Li Xue, I identally kicked the table. It¡¯s nothing serious.¡± His voice was soft and coaxing. ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± ¡°Alright, go to sleep. I¡¯ll go back to my room first.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at his feet for a long time before raising her head again. ¡°Otherwise, you could spend your night here.¡± His eyes darkened. Bai Qi raised his head to look at his girlfriend. But he soon noticed that Zhang Li Xue has been avoiding his eyes. ¡°Anyway, it¡¯s just sleeping, right?¡± Zhang Li Xue met his gaze and shot an anxious smile. ¡°It¡¯s not as if we haven¡¯t slept on the same bed together before.¡± Thest time they slept on the same bed together was at his old apartment. At that time, Bai Xi Xi was at home and he still knew that he should not do anything inappropriate. But now they were in a hotel room with no one watching them. Bai Qi did not know if he could continue being a saint if he was to sleep on the same bed as her. He was a man with normal urges. And this was the person that he loved the most. ¡°Li Xue...¡± His voice was a little husky. ¡°Don¡¯t think too much.¡± Zhang Li Xue pushed a few strands of hair behind her ear. ¡°I still did not forget that we have to wake up early tomorrow morning.¡± Bai Qi stared at the girl, wondering if he shouldugh or cry. This girl was teasing him, right? He wanted to get angry, but this was his little fairy and he could not do anything to her. After a while, an exasperated sigh escaped him. ¡°Alright. It¡¯s just sleeping.¡± Chapter 315 315 Tempting Him to do Bad Things While Bai Qi went back to his room to take a shower, Zhang Li Xue took the chance to do the same. She removed her makeup and dabbed some skin care products on her face. After a while, Bai Qi returned to her room again. Zhang Li Xue went back into the bedroom again and slid under the quilt cover again. Her wide eyes were staring at the ceiling. Just then, the bedroom door was pushed open. From the corner of her eyes, Zhang Li Xue could see Bai Qi walking over to the bed. The man was dressed in his lounge pants and a t-shirt. After showering, his hair looked soft and fluffy. Bai Qi lifted the quilt and slid under it. Zhang Li Xue could feel the mattress beside her sink. Her heartbeat elerated as she could feel the warmth from Bai Qi. It would be a lie to say that she was not anxious to have Bai Qi sleeping beside her. Although she had told him that they would only be sleeping, she was a little afraid of what might happen between them. They were a couple and intimacy was something natural. ..... However, this was also the first time that she had liked someone. Zhang Li Xue was a little lost at what she should do. Bai Qi flicked the switch on the bedside table. Suddenly, the room turned dark. Zhang Li Xue swallowed as she saw the darkness all around her. When she could no longer see anything, Zhang Li Xue closed her eyes tightly. ¡°Li Xue?¡± Bai Qi quickly noticed that there was something strange with his girlfriend. He turned on the light again and looked at Zhang Li Xue with worry. ¡°What happened?¡± The faint light made her feel more at ease. Zhang Li Xue opened her eyes again and bit her lips. ¡°Nothing.¡± His brow furrowed. Her face looked pale and she still told him that it was nothing. Suddenly, Bai Qi was reminded of something. He gave her a lookover and spoke, ¡°Li Xue, you are afraid of the dark.¡± Bai Qi could still remember how Zhang Li Xue had looked so worried when he left her for a few minutes at the hospital. It was at night and the hospital was too quiet. When he came to her side again, Bai Qi noticed that she looked afraid. It was only after they had gone into his office that Zhang Li Xue seemed to be at ease again. ¡°When you asked me to stay, could it be because you are afraid of the dark?¡± Bai Qi asked again. The shift in her expression had already told him that he had guessed it right. Bai Qi looked at his girlfriend in disbelief. And he had thought that this girl had deliberately wanted to tease him when she asked him to sleep here. It seemed that he was the one who had thought too much. Bai Qi was embarrassed by his thought. ¡°Then, how did you sleepst night?¡± Bai Qi asked. Zhang Li Xue blinked. After a brief hesitation, she then spoke again, ¡°I turned on the lights.¡± Her brow furrowed. ¡°Don¡¯tugh.¡± Her cheek bulged as she pouted. She could not help but recall a horror movie that she had watched with her Aunt Han Yue Xue. Coincidentally, that horror movie¡¯s setting was at the hotel. Zhang Li Xue recalled that scene again and was frightened. Last night, she had turned on every light in the room to sleep. Even so, she would wake up when her ears picked up every sound around her. She did not have enough sleep. Bai Qi pursed his lips, suppressing the smile on his face. The look on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face at this time was too adorable. He wanted to tease her but was worried that she would be angry. ¡°Then, should I turn on the light?¡± Bai Qi asked. It might be a little ufortable for him to sleep with the lights on, but since his girlfriend was scared, then, there was nothing else that he could do. ¡°It¡¯s alright. As long as there is a little source of light, I can manage,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. She would always be scared of the dark, especially in an unfamiliar ces. Each time that she traveled, Zhang Li Xue would sleep with all lights switched on. But if there is someone with her, she could tolerate a little light. Her family knew about this and had been worried about her. However, as she grew up, Zhang Li Xue would pretend that she was no longer afraid. Bai Qi switched off the bedside light. Then, he turned on the bathroom light, letting the faint lighting from the frosted ss door. He looked at Zhang Li Xue again and asked. ¡°Is this alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded shyly. ¡°Un. This is fine.¡± The rustling of the fabric could be heard. Zhang Li Xue closed her eyes tightly as she told herself not to be afraid. Suddenly, warm arms wrapped around her waist and her face buried into Bai Qi¡¯s chest. The familiar scent and warmth immediately made her feel safer. ¡°Sleep.¡± Bai Qi leaned over to kiss her on her forehead. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. I¡¯m here.¡± Hearing his reassuring voice made her feel more at ease. Zhang Li Xue snuggled to get into afortable position and whispered, ¡°Doctor Bai, you are so good to me.¡± The smile on his face stiffened. With his girlfriend so close to him, Bai Qi did not know just how long he can stay good. They were too close and he could inhale her fragrant scent. They were tempting him to do bad things. Zhang Li Xue raised her head and nted a kiss at the corner of his lips. ¡°Good night.¡± A faint sigh escaped him. This good man wanted to turn into a wolf and devour the little rabbit in his arms. However, Bai Qi could only suppress a certain urge. His little fairy was scared of the dark and he did not want to take advantage of her during her moment of weakness. With Bai Qi holding her to sleep, Zhang Li Xue quickly dozed off again. Her sleeping face looked peaceful without any worry. Meanwhile, a certain someone was having a hard time falling asleep. In the end, Bai Qi could only force himself to stop thinking too much and sleep. Chapter 316 316 This is Not Good The sound of the rm woke Bai Qi up. Realizing that someone was in his embrace, he quickly turned around and switched it off. Then, he looked at his girlfriend and heaved in relief upon seeing that she was still asleep. Bai Qi leaned over to kiss her forehead. But he suddenly thought that it was not enough. He leaned over again and started kissing the tip of her nose and cheeks. Once he saw the frown on her face, Bai Qi finally stopped. ¡°What time is it?¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. Her voice was groggy. She was awake but was toozy to open her eyes. ¡°It¡¯s still early,¡± Bai Qi said. He patted her shoulder and coaxed her to sleep again. He had deliberately set up an rm a few hours earlier, wanting to visit the hotel¡¯s gym to work out just like he did yesterday. However, with the little fairy in his arms, it seemed that he will have to forget about heading out. It was not easy for them to stay together like this. Of course, Bai Qi wanted to apany his girlfriend for a while longer. Zhang Li Xue whimpered as she stretched up her body. One of her feet was out of the quilt and the cold air made her shiver. ..... Swiftly, Zhang Li Xue returned to Bai Qi¡¯s side, snuggling to find afortable space. His warm body was veryfortable. However, the more that she continued to move around, the more Bai Qi¡¯s expression turned a little... ufortable. His brow furrowed as he felt her soft body rub against his. Bai Qi pursed his lips, hoping that the person would stop moving around soon. However, it seemed that this person was addicted to rubbing her face on his chest. Bai Qi was having a hard time suppressing his urge. ¡°Li Xue.¡± His voice turned hoarse. ¡°Un?¡± ¡°Stop moving around.¡± The befuddled girl could sense that something was wrong with her boyfriend¡¯s tone of voice. However, she was unaware that she was the cause of it. Zhang Li Xue finally opened her eyes and looked at her boyfriend with a dazed look in her eyes. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± His breath was stuck in his throat. In front of her was a prettydy with her pair of misty eyes staring back at him. The girl was covered with the quilt, leaving only her head to be seen. However, Bai Qi still thought that this person was very alluring. He could not help but wonder if Zhang Li Xue knew just how attractive she was to him. Seeing the pair of eyes blink innocently tugged something in his heart. ¡°Bai Qi-¡± The question she wanted to ask remained iplete. Just as she had opened her mouth, Bai Qi leaned over and pressed her into the bed. Her lips were caught in a deep kiss. Bai Qi kissed her lips aggressively as if he wanted to punish her for unintentionally seducing him. He continued to suck on her lips and bite them as if he wanted to eat her alive. His intention was to let her go after she had learned her mistake. But once he tasted the soft lips, Bai Qi found that he was unable to pull away. He was addicted to her taste. Zhang Li Xue whimpered when he bit her lips again. She was still in a daze and could not understand just why would Bai Qi suddenly kiss her. When she finally snapped out of her trance, Zhang Li Xue had already lost her strength. Trying to reciprocate his kisses had made her weak. She could only let him kiss her the way he wanted. Her fingers grasped the front of his shirt. Zhang Li Xue struggled to catch up her breath. Gradually, she could feel her body heating up. A soft moan escaped her. Suddenly Bai Qi stopped. He pulled away and looked at the girl trapped under his body. Then, he leaned again to rain his kisses on her face. Her eyes, nose, and cheek. When his lips found her lips again, Bai Qi¡¯s kisses had turned tender. It was as if he was trying to coax her. Subconsciously, Zhang Li Xue wrapped her arms around his neck. ¡°Bai Qi...¡± She finally managed to call his name between her breath. After kissing her one more time on her ears, Bai Qi wrapped his arms around her waist. His face buried into her neck as he inhaled deeply topose himself. Zhang Li Xue could feel the heat on his body through his shirt. Seeing that the man did not move for a long time, Zhang Li Xue became worried. ¡°Bai Qi.¡± Her voice was soft and seducing. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Bai Qi inhaled deeply again. ¡°Just let me stay like this for a while, alright? Li Xue, don¡¯t move.¡± The innocent girl was puzzled by his request. ¡°I just wanted to hold you for a while longer. ¡± Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips and stared at the ceiling in front of her. Her body felt hot. Being hugged like this for a long time made her feel embarrassed. She could still feel his palm touching her waist. His touch was scorching. ¡°This is not good.¡± Bai Qi muttered after a long time. He had thought that holding her for a while longer would help him suppress some urges. However, he realized that he was mistaken. Zhang Li Xue tried to pull out of his embrace to look at his face. However, she soon noticed that something was wrong. There¡¯s a strange sensation around her thigh. Gradually, her face turned red as a cooked lobster. Zhang Li Xue could sometimes be a little slow on this matter. However, this time, she quickly understood what she was feeling. That thing... Zhang Li Xue became speechless. She was not expecting something like this to happen. What should she do in this situation? Bai Qi gritted his teeth. His arms around her waist loosened. Then, Bai Qi quickly rolled out of bed, wanting to calm down in the bathroom. However, he did not get to get away as Zhang Li Xue grabbed his shirt to stop him. Bai Qi turned around and saw his girlfriend lowering her head shyly. Zhang Li Xue gathered her courage to look at his face. ¡°Are you alright?¡± He patted her head and sighed. ¡°Be good. I will return shortly.¡± Zhang Li Xue continued to hold his shirt tightly. ¡°That... Do you want it?¡± Chapter 317 317 I Can Help You? The light in his eyes dimmed quickly. Bai Qi looked at his girlfriend with a dangerous glint in his eyes. His throat bobbed. It took him a few seconds to finally find his voice. ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense.¡± ¡°I am not talking nonsense.¡± Zhang Li Xue had a serious look in her eyes. ¡°I heard that it¡¯s not good for you to hold it in for a long time.¡± These words, was she deliberately seducing him? ¡°Zhang Li Xue, do you know what you are talking about?¡± ¡°Of course, I know.¡± How old was she now? Why doesn¡¯t she know about the matters between a woman and a man? Moreover, after finding out that she has been dating Bai Qi, her mother also gave her a long talk. It was embarrassing, but she knew the reason why her mother had given her such reminders. Zhang Li Xue has been preparing herself for this thing to happen between them sooner orter. This was why she was not afraid ofing up with that question. ..... ¡°Bai Qi, we have been dating for a while,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. Her cheek reddened again. ¡°Making love... isn¡¯t it something natural between a couple?¡± The desire in his eyes was scorching. However, Bai Qi was still sane and able to control his emotion. He loved Zhang Li Xue too much that he did not dare to do anything that would hurt her. However, his girlfriend¡¯s words turned him speechless. She was so unafraid of him. Zhang Li Xue began to hesitate when Bai Qi did not speak for a long time. She lowered her head and looked at the outfit she was wearing. Then, she remember that she had just woken up. Perhaps, her hair resembled a bird¡¯s nest right now. ¡°Bai Qi... could it be that you don¡¯t want me?¡± ¡°Zhang Li Xue.¡± There was a hint of anger in his tone. Seeing the startled look in her eyes, Bai Qi quickly took a deep breath to calm down. He stretched his hand and pulled her into his embrace. ¡°Don¡¯t say that.¡± His tone of voice was coaxing. ¡°Of course, I want you.¡± He looked at her face and kissed her lips a few times to prove his words. ¡°But Li Xue, this isn¡¯t a good time.¡± Zhang Li Xue recalled that they were going to the cemetery in the morning. Bai Qi stared into her eyes as he rubbed her cheek with his thumb softly. ¡°Zhang Li Xue, I love you. Because of that, I really cannot take advantage of you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m willing to let you take advantage of me,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°Because it¡¯s you. I trust you.¡± Bai Qi thought that sooner orter, he would really lose his mind. The devil in his heart was tempting him to do a bad thing. He pursed his lips into a thin line before speaking again. ¡°We... still need to think of protection. I am a man. I should be responsible.¡± Zhang Li Xue blinked. She seemed to realize that what Bai Qi said made sense. Whatever, it is, they still need to think of protection. But... seeing the look on his face made her pity him. Even though he had tried to hide it well, Zhang Li Xue could still see his hardness poking out. ¡°I¡¯ll be fine.¡± Bai Qi said. He hugged her again and spoke. ¡°I¡¯ll just think of something.¡± Zhang Li Xue grabbed his shirt again before he could roll off the bed and escape to the bathroom. Bai Qi looked at his girlfriend with an inquiring gaze. ¡°Otherwise...¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke softly. ¡°I can help you?¡± His eyes shifted. ... Zhang Li Xue flinched as Bai Qi buried his head in her neck and kissed a few spots. His breathing was hot against her skin. His pants and grunts made her skin turn a deeper red. Zhang Li Xue felt her body getting hot all over. The temperature in the room was no longer cold, even with the air conditioner turned on. Zhang Li Xue closed her eyes as she wondered whether she had made the right decision when she convinced her boyfriend that she could help. Her hands has been working hard for a long time and it was starting to feel a little sore. However, a certain someone seemed as if he wasn¡¯t finished yet. She bit her lips, wondering if she should stop now. Just then, Bai Qi grabbed her hand again and began to guide her slowly. He leaned over and whispered, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you want to help? Zhang Li Xue, are you backing out now?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not.¡± Her voice was soft. ¡°But, it has been so long.¡± Her hands were so sore that she no longer feel as if they were a part of her body. ¡°Just a little bit more,¡± Bai Qi coaxed. He kissed her face a few times. ¡°Li Xue, be good, alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue raised her gaze, wanting toin. However, she unintentionally caught the glimpse of his aroused look. His eyes hooded and his lips were slightly parted. Once in a while, his throat would move. It was the first time that she had seen him like this. For a while, she did not know how she should react. Knowing that she was the cause of his reaction right now shocked her a little bit. identally, she gave him a gentle squeeze. A few secondster, Bai Qi whispered her name in a hoarse voice and let out a deep groan. Zhang Li Xue paused as she felt the sticky and wet sensation all around her hands. She did not dare to look down to see what was going on. After a while, Bai Qi finallyposed himself. He looked at the girl and lowered his head to kiss her lips a few times. Then, he sat up and grabbed the tissue box on the bedside table. Gently, he began to wipe her hand. The corner of his lips tilted up upon noticing the shy look on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face. Now that everything had ended, the girl did not dare to look him in the eye. Bai Qi lowered his head and met her gaze. ¡°I¡¯ll help you to wash your hands?¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at her hands and nodded. With that, Bai Qi carried her to the bathroom and personally helped her to clean her hand. He was very gentle and thorough. Every part of her fingers was washed carefully. He was treating her hands as if they were some fragile items. Once everything was done, Zhang Li Xue was carried back into the bedroom. Bai Qi thought that his girlfriend was too pitiful and helped to massage her tired hands. Chapter 318 318 It¡¯s a Secret In the end, the two of them did not go out as early as they wanted to go. After leaving the room, the couple headed to the coffee house for breakfast. This time, they did not have breakfast with her aunt. Zhang Li Xue picked up the slightly heavy spoon and watched as her hand fell on the table again. The spoon then fall back into her bowl of porridge and sshed out a little bit. ¡°Be careful.¡± Bai Qi picked up a napkin and wiped the sshed porridge. Seeing that it did not dirty Zhang Li Xue¡¯s clothes, Bai Qi was finally at ease. Bai Qi looked up at her and finally saw the aggrieved look in her eyes. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Zhang Li Xue bit her lips before she spoke. ¡°The spoon is too heavy.¡± There was a hint of shock in his eyes. Bai Qi stared at her hand before he finally figured out what was going on. Subconsciously, the corner of his lips turned up into a smile. ¡°Don¡¯tugh.¡± ..... Bai Qi let out a chuckle. Then, he forced himself not to make a sound before his girlfriend would be angry again. ¡°I¡¯m notughing. I just thought that you are too adorable.¡± He realized that he had indeed bullied his girlfriend too much in the morning. But thinking of what happened a few hours ago put him in a good mood. ¡°Alright. Don¡¯t lift the spoon. I¡¯ll feed you instead.¡± Bai Qi pushed his te aside and pulled Zhang Li Xue¡¯s bowl closer. He stirred the porridge and finally brought the spoon closer to her mouth. ¡°Come.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at the spoon and hesitated. ¡°It¡¯s fine. I can still do it myself. It¡¯s just that, I did not expect the spoon to be heavy.¡± There were many people having breakfast at this time. It would be quite embarrassing for her if people started to stare. Then, they will be despised for showing too much affection. The couple stared at each other for a long time. Seeing that his girlfriend wanted to do things on her own, Bai Qi finally gave her the spoon back. Bai Qi continued to keep his eyes on her as she ate her porridge. After watching her eat for a while he was finally at ease. After having their breakfast, the couple took a cab and make a stop at the shop to buy a few things they might need. Then, they headed over to the cemetery together. Bai Qi promised to pay the driver some extra money if hee over and pick them up after an hour. Then, holding Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hand, the two of them headed to the cemetery together. Fortunately, the weather was not as hot as yesterday. The sky was full of clouds. As they climbed the stairs together, Zhang Li Xue could feel the way his hand tightened against her. She did not know what was going on in his mind at this time. After a while, they finally reached a spot. Zhang Li Xue turned to look at the name and saw the two familiar names, Bai Yu and Chi Ning. They were his grandparents. Zhang Li Xue put down the bouquets. Then, she nced at Bai Qi and saw him standing silently while staring at the names with a dazed look on his face. After a brief hesitation, Zhang Li Xue spoke, ¡°Do you want me to give you a moment?¡± It has been a while since thest time he visited. Zhang Li Xue could guess that he would have a lot of things to say to them. ¡°It¡¯s fine. Just stay.¡± He looked at his grandparents¡¯ photo and spoke. ¡°Grandpa, Grandma, Xiao Qie to visit you.¡± He turned to his girlfriend and smiled. ¡°I bought along my girlfriend. Zhang Li Xue. Grandma, you should have remembered her. The girl who taught me to y basketball in kindergarten.¡± Hearing his words made her heart ache. Zhang Li Xue looked at the old picture of the elders and greeted them politely. Then, she stood at the side as Bai Qi spoke to them, assuring them that he was living very well. It seemed that there were a lot of things he wanted to tell his grandparents, however, the words he wanted to say were stuck in his throat. However, Bai Qi knew that his grandparents would understand his feelings. After spending a while at the ce, Bai Qi then led his girlfriend to another spot. The ce where his parents were buried was not very far from his grandparents. Zhang Li Xue ced the bouquet and watched as Bai Qi spoke to his parents. She was quickly introduced as his girlfriend. Bai Qi told his parents that his sister, Bai Xi Xi had grown up and will be attending school soon. The little girl was quite smart and her teacher would often praise her at school. He hoped that his parents would be at ease. Later, he told his father about what thewyer had told him yesterday. He hoped to clear his father¡¯s name with thewyer¡¯s help. After a while, Bai Qi was quiet for a long time. It was as if he had run out of what he wanted to say. But he still hesitated to leave. Zhang Li Xue grabbed his hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. His expression softened as he looked at his girlfriend. Bai Qi stretched his hand and wrapped it around her shoulder. He gave her shoulder a light rub and spoke, ¡°Let¡¯s go back.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She turned around and made her first move. After a few steps, she turned around and saw that Bai Qi remained standing there for a long time. Thinking that he still had a few things to say to his parents, Zhang Li Xue walked a little farther and waited for him. ¡°Mom, Dad, I¡¯m nning to marry my girlfriend,¡± Bai Qi spoke. ¡°When we return to Y City, I am nning to propose to her. Mom, Dad, I hope to receive your blessings.¡± He also told his parents a few other things. After everything ended, Bai Qi walked over to his girlfriend and held her hand. ¡°Come on.¡± ¡°What did you tell your parents?¡± He touched the tip of her nose. ¡°It¡¯s a secret.¡± His lips turned into a smile. Zhang Li Xue raised her brow inquiringly, causing Bai Qi tough. The man helped to push a few strands of hair behind her ear. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I didn¡¯t say anything bad about you.¡± Chapter 319 319 Their Names on the Sand When they came down, the driver from earlier was already waiting for them. Bai Qi took Zhang Li Xue to visit a few attractions in the city. The two of them took a lot of photos together and Zhang Li Xue posted them on her social media. The smile on her face was very apparent. The doting look on Bai Qi¡¯s face was too obvious. The couple looked very loving in their pictures. Fang Su Jin stared at this picture and sent ament. ¡°Li Xue, are you on a honeymoon?¡± A sillyugh escaped her. Fang Su Jin could already imagine Zhang Li Xue¡¯s shy face when she read thement. She was about to put down her phone when she noticed that someone had replied to herment. ¡°Sister Fang, don¡¯t joke around.¡± The corner of her lips twitched when she saw Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s name. As expected... this person would show up and fight with her. ..... Fang Su Jin stared at Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s name for a while. Thest time she saw Zhang Yi Hai, the man had sent her home after apanying her to eat some fast food. They haven¡¯t seen each other ever since, but Fang Su Jin could sense that her fear of him had lessened greatly. She no longer found Zhang Yi Han that scary. In fact, this young man seemed more reliable than she was. Fang Su Jin heaved a sigh. She looked at Zhang Yi Hai¡¯sment again, wondering if she should reply to him. Just then, the phone in her hand chimed again. Fang Su Jin was surprised to see that there were three more replies under herment. She clicked the notification andughed. The three notifications came from the triplets. Each one of them copied Zhang Yi Hai¡¯sment, telling her not to joke about such a matter. Fang Su Jin was a little jealous of her friend. It could be seen that everyone was very protective of Zhang Li Xue. Fang Su Jin chuckled. After a while, she exited the application and decided to watch some drama instead. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue continued to have her date with Bai Qi. They walked around while chatting about this and that. When she was tired, Bai Qi dragged her to a cafe and ordered some milk tea and some snacks for her to refresh herself. ¡°Are you hungry?¡± Bai Qi asked as they sit around the park. Zhang Li Xue patted her stomach. ¡°I drank a bit too much milk tea and ate a bit of snack. My stomach was a little full.¡± ¡°Then, we can eat a littleter. I¡¯ll take you to a good ce to eat.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her boyfriend inquiringly and asked, ¡°Where are we going?¡± ¡°I know a good ce,¡± Bai Qi smiled. He called a cab and gave the driver a destination. When Zhang Li Xue heard the destination, she could not help but think that the ce sounded a little familiar. It took her a while to remember that it was the ce that her auntie had gone to for dinner yesterday. When her aunt had sent her those photos, Zhang Li Xue had casually mentioned that she too wanted to eat some seafood. She did not expect that Bai Qi would remember her words and had taken them seriously. Her eyes lit up as she looked at Bai Qi again. ¡°We¡¯re going to eat seafood?¡± Bai Qi only shed her a smile. The restaurant was quite farther from the city as it was located near the beach. Because she had woken up early and had walked around, Zhang Li Xue was too tired and had fallen asleep on Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder. Zhang Li Xue woke up again when they arrived at the destination. Seeing the smile on Bai Qi¡¯s face made her shy. Zhang Li Xue seemed to notice that it was too easy for her to fall asleep whenever she was with Bai Qi. Usually, she was not like this. But, it could probably be because she trusted Bai Qi very much. Each time she smell his scent, she could feel as if she was in a safer ce. Bai Qi paid for their fare before turning to his girlfriend. ¡°It¡¯s still too early for dinner. Should we walk along the beach first if you¡¯re not hungry?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at the beach in front of her and nodded. Holding hands, the couple started to walk along the beach. Thest time she yed by the beach was a few months ago. Her brother and the triplets were on holiday and decided to visit the beach and rx. Coincidentally, they met Bai Qi who was with their Uncle Qi Zheng for a seminar. Zhang Li Xue recalled that she was quarreling with Bai Qi before that and he finally apologized. The memory brought a smile to her face. After walking for a while, Zhang Li Xue ran over from Bai Qi¡¯s side and picked up a stick on the sand. When Bai Qi reached her side, he saw that his girlfriend had written their names on the sand in arge, heart shape. ¡°Is this a confession?¡± Zhang Li Xue gave him a light punch on his arms and spoke, ¡°What are you saying? Don¡¯t you always know that I love you?¡± Bai Qi frowned. ¡°Really? I might have forgotten about it.¡± The glint of mischievousness was too apparent. ¡°Why don¡¯t you try and remind me about it again? Tell me that you love me again.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. She tiptoed and cupped her hand around Bai Qi¡¯s ear. No one knew what did she tell him, but afterward, Bai Qi¡¯s expression started to change. Seeing his eyes darken with desire, Zhang Li Xue decided to run away from him. After a few steps, Bai Qi had already caught her in his arms. It was too difficult for her to escape. Zhang Li Xue could only shoot him a pitiful look on her face. ¡°I know. I was wrong. Doctor Bai, let me go.¡± His lips turned into a sneer. He held her tightly and kissed her lips repeatedly as if to punish her. Her phone rang just as she thought that she was going to suffocate. Finally, Bai Qi let her go and let her rest on his chest. The phone in her purse continued to ring. Zhang Li Xue finally pulled out her phone and saw her aunt¡¯s name on the screen. Chapter 320 320 What are You Thinking About? ¡°It¡¯s my aunt. Don¡¯t talk nonsense,¡± Zhang Li Xue shot Bai Qi a look. She took a deep breath and cleared her throat before she answered the phone. ¡°Hello, Aunt...¡± Bai Qiughed as he looked at his girlfriend. The girl took a few steps away from him to speak to her aunt. However, Bai Qi quickly hugged her from behind and ced his chin on her shoulder. He really liked hugging his girlfriend like this. He did not know what kind of shampoo his girlfriend was using, but he liked the smell of her hair. ¡°Li Xue? What are you doing? Why did it take you so long to answer?¡± Zhang Yu Ying spoke as soon as she heard her niece¡¯s voice. Zhang Li Xue shot another look at Bai Qi. ¡°No. It was too noisy. I didn¡¯t hear the phone.¡± Hearing this, Zhang Yu Ying was finally at ease. ¡°So, that was why. I was worried that something might happen to you.¡± Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips into a thin line as someone was nudging his nose on her neck, making her feel a little ticklish. She hit his hand a few times to warn him to stop messing around. Fortunately, there were not a lot of people around this beach area. Otherwise, Zhang Li Xue would surely be embarrassed by people watching them. ..... ¡°Where are you?¡± Zhang Yu Ying asked. ¡°Mmm... I showed Bai Qi the seafood restaurant you and my uncle went to yesterday. And today, Bai Qi took me to the beach to have dinnerter.¡± ¡°Hey, that boy is quite attentive.¡± Zhang Yu Ying heaved a sigh. She was just happy that her niece had met someone who was willing to spoil her. Zhang Li Xue lowered her head shyly. Fortunately, she was holding her phone on the other side and Bai Qi was unable to listen to her aunt¡¯s words. ¡°Aunt, why are you looking for me?¡± Zhang Yu Ying finally recalled that she was looking for her niece for an important matter. ¡°That¡¯s right. I almost forgot. Your uncle¡¯s friend called a few minutes ago. He said that the documents has been processed. Tomorrow, Bai Qi can go back and look at the documents.¡± The smile on her face gradually faded and her expression turned serious. ¡°Aunt, have you looked at it?¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t. It¡¯s a bitte to meet your uncle¡¯s friend today. He told us to meet him tomorrow,¡± Zhang Yu Ying said. ¡°Li Xue, you help me to ry this message to Bai Qi, alright?¡± The aunt and niece spoke briefly before they ended the call. Zhang Li Xue held her phone tightly and pursed her lips as she thought about her conversation with her aunt. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Bai Qi took a step back. Then, he made Zhang Li Xue turn and stared at her. Although he was not listening to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s conversation with her aunt, he could still detect the change of tone in his girlfriend¡¯s tone. Zhang Li Xue stared at the man in front of her deeply. ¡°My aunt told me that the documents they submitted yesterday have been processed. Tomorrow, we can go to thewyer¡¯s office again and look at some documents.¡± It did not take Bai Qi a long time to figure out what was his girlfriend talking about. ¡°So fast?¡± Yesterday, thewyer told him that it would take them two working days for the documents to be processed. Therefore, Bai Qi did not expect that he will be able to figure out what happened to his father by tomorrow. ¡°Un... Thatwyer had a few friends in the department,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°They helped him to process the documents faster.¡± Bai Qi pursed his lips as he thought of Wei Jun Hao¡¯s friend he met yesterday. Seeing that his boyfriend was spacing out, Zhang Li Xue wrapped her arms around his waist. ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± Bai Qi lowered his head to kiss her on the lips. ¡°I¡¯m thinking of how fortunate I am to have you as my girlfriend.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face turned redder. She hit his chest yfully andughed. ¡°Why are you saying this all of the sudden? Don¡¯t joke around.¡± Bai Qi chuckled. ¡°It¡¯s true.¡± He touched the tip of her nose. ¡°Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t know that something was wrong with my father¡¯s case years ago. The whole process would be a lot harder without your uncle¡¯s help.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at her boyfriend intently, not wanting to miss any expression on his face. ¡°I am thinking...¡± Bai Qi trailed off. ¡°That back then, I did not look into my father¡¯s problem and know nothing about it. It was good to find out what happened back then sooner.¡± ¡°Are you worried?¡± Zhang Li Xue ced her hands on his arms and rubbed them softly. Bai Qi thought about her question and decided to tell her the truth. ¡°I am,¡± he admitted. ¡°I¡¯m a little afraid that everything was just as how the news had reported years ago. I¡¯m afraid that I will be disappointed with what we will find out tomorrow.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid.¡± Zhang Li Xue hugged him a little tightly. ¡°Whatever it is, Xi Xi and I will always be with you, supporting you.¡± Bai Qi smiled. The most important thing was to have his little fairy by his side. He thought that he would be a little braver with her around. Finding out what really happened to his father back then would help him to understand his father¡¯s situation. As his father¡¯s son, of course, Bai Qi hoped to preserve his father¡¯s image in his heart. He was worried about meeting thewyer tomorrow. Therefore, he was really grateful for Zhang Li Xue¡¯s support. ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s not think about this now.¡± Zhang Li Xue stood on tiptoe and pecked his lips. ¡°We will think of it after you see thatwyer again tomorrow.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi naturally did not have any rejection. How can he not understand his girlfriend¡¯s good intentions and let him worry less? Chapter 321 321 Showing a Guilty Conscience On the next morning, Wei Jun Hao and his wife left their room early and headed to the coffee house for breakfast. In the middle of this meal, Wei Jun Hao recalled that he had forgotten to bring some documents and told his wife that he would be going back to their room. As he was about to reach his room, Wei Jun Hao noticed a slight movement from next door. All of the sudden, the smile on his face stiffened. Seeing Bai Qi and his niece came out together from the door made him unable to react. This... what is going on? The couple seemed to be talking about something when Bai Qi finally noticed that there were someone else a few steps away. There was a brief glint in his eyes. Then, he politely greeted that man, ¡°Uncle. Good morning.¡± Zhang Li Xue stiffened when she heard his words. She turned around slowly and finally saw her uncle standing in front of her. A wave of panic came over. Zhang Li Xue wondered if this was the moment when she would get caught with Bai Qi. Noticing Zhang Li Xue¡¯s reaction, Bai Qi gave her hand a gentle squeeze. Zhang Li Xue forced a smile and called. ¡°Uncle. Good morning.¡± ¡°Good morning.¡± Wei Jun Hao coughed. ¡°I forgot some documents.¡± There was an awkward smile on his face. ¡°Your aunt is already in the coffee house. You guys go ahead and join her.¡± ..... ¡°Oh.¡± Zhang Li Xue was more at ease when her uncle did not ask any questions. She nced at Bai Qi and spoke, ¡°Then, we¡¯ll be going first.¡± Wei Jun Hao nodded. He turned around and finally entered his room. Through the peephole, Wei Jun Hao watched as the couple walked past his room. Then, he took out his phone and dialed his wife¡¯s number. Zhang Yu Ying was in the middle of eating some pastry when she noticed the call. Her brow furrowed, wondering why would her husband call her at this time. Zhang Yu Ying put down her pastry and wiped her hand and mouth with a napkin. She picked up the call and spoke, ¡± Hubby, what are you doing? You can¡¯t find the documents? Didn¡¯t you leave it on the desk?¡± ¡°No. This isn¡¯t about the documents. Ying Ying, you won¡¯t believe what I saw.¡± Zhang Yu Ying heard her husband¡¯s excited voice and became worried. ¡°What is it?¡± Wei Jun Hao took in a deep breath. ¡°I think, Li Xue and Bai Qi are staying in the same room.¡± There was a long silence on Zhang Yu Ying¡¯s part. Her lips were slightly ajar as she tried to process this information. ¡°Wife, are you listening?¡± Zhang Yu Ying finally snapped out of her trance. ¡°What did you say?¡± She was beginning to think that she was having a hearing problem. ¡°I was about to enter our room when I noticed the movement from Li Xue¡¯s room. Then, I saw theming out of the room together. You say... don¡¯t you think that the two of them are... together?¡± Zhang Yu Ying quickly analyzed the situation. ¡°Or, it could be that you are overthinking. Perhaps, Bai Qi came to her room and wait as she get ready. You know how it is with us women. We¡¯ll take time to get ready.¡± Wei Jun Hao frowned. His wife¡¯s words made sense, but Wei Jun Hao did not think that it was the case. Judging from Zhang Li Xue¡¯s reaction, that girl seemed to have a guilty conscience. Wei Jun Hao was awyer and had met a lot of people in his career. He thought that by this time, he should have already understood someone¡¯s thought by reading their expression. Zhang Li Xue was clearly showing a guilty conscience. Moreover, that girl had only reacted that way upon noticing that he had seen theming out of the room together. He had also been young once. He understood these things. ¡°But... Ying Ying, what if I¡¯m right?¡± Wei Jun Hao had thought that his wife would be worried. After all, her brother had reminded them to keep their eyes on this niece. Therefore, his wife¡¯s reaction surprised him a little bit. ¡°So what if you are right?¡± Zhang Yu Yingughed softly. ¡°How old is Li Xue? She¡¯s someone who knows what is good and what is bad. I trust her.¡± Wei Jun Hao pondered over her words and heaved a long breath. ¡°You really don¡¯t mind?¡± ¡°Hey, I am Li Xue¡¯s cool aunt,¡± Zhang Yu Ying spoke. ¡°Of course, I will support her in whatever she wanted to do. Besides, I think Bai Qi is a good person.¡± Wei Jun Hao chuckled. ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid of your brother?¡± ¡°Why would I be afraid? Anyway, he doesn¡¯t need to know what we know,¡± Zhang Yu Ying said. ¡°As long as no one said a word...¡± ¡°I won¡¯t say anything.¡± Zhang Yu Yingughed. ¡°Un. I know. Anyway, hubby, even if my brother knows something, you will stay by my side and protect me, right?¡± The corner of his lips began to twitch. Wei Jun Hao could already imagine just how Zhang Yu Han would punish him if he knew that he was keeping a secret about Zhang Li Xue. However, he really could not say anything. Otherwise, he would destroy his good rtionship with his niece. It was better to follow his wife¡¯s suggestion and pretend that they know nothing. ¡°Alright. Stop thinking too much,¡± Zhang Yu Ying spoke. ¡°Have you found your documents yet? Come over quickly. There¡¯s a group of men ogling your wife.¡± Wei Jun Hao became anxious when he heard his wife¡¯s words. His wife was too pretty. It would not be the first time someone hitting on her. ¡°I¡¯lle down soon.¡± Zhang Yu Ying smiled. ¡°Un. Just take your time. Anyway, Li Xue and Bai Qi will be here in a while.¡± The call ended. Zhang Yu Ying ced her phone on the table and saw her niece and her boyfriend walking over. She waved her hand and waited for them toe over. After her conversation with her husband, Zhang Yu Ying could not help but observe the couple a little more. Subconsciously, the corner of her lips tilted up. ¡°Aunt, why are you looking at me like that?¡± Zhang Li Xue was quick to notice that something seemed wrong. ¡°Like what?¡± ¡°You¡¯re smiling...¡± Zhang Yu Yingughed. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with me smiling?¡± ¡°Aunt, it was a little creepy.¡± The corner of her lips began to twitch. Zhang Yu Ying heaved a breath as she reminded herself that she should not let this girl know that her husband had called her a while ago. ¡°Nonsense. I was just happy that Bai Qi¡¯s application process went smoothly.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. Naturally, she did not suspect anything wrong with her aunt¡¯s words. Chapter 322 322 The Truth Wei Jun Hao returned to the coffee house as Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi returned to the table with their food. Zhang Li Xue recalled how she ran into her uncle in front of their room just now. Although she had tried her best to keep her calm, she was still a little worried that her uncle might figure out something and talk to her aunt. However, after watching her uncle sit down and continued to have his breakfast, as usual, Zhang Li Xue began to feel more at ease. Perhaps, she was overthinking. Of course, she was unaware that her aunt and uncle had already discussed her matter on the phone before she arrived. After having their breakfast, the four of them headed over to Wei Jun Hao¡¯s friend¡¯s firm again. When they arrived, thewyer was looking at a few documents in his hand. Beside him was another man that they had never met before. Bai Qi greeted thewyer and could not help but notice thewyer¡¯s change in his expression. Thewyer quickly introduced them to the new person as the private investigator he had hired to look into what happened. ..... Thewyer passed the documents in his hand and exined what happened. When Wei Jun Hao asked him to help him investigate what happened to the Bai family¡¯s business, thewyer agreed to help. He dug into the old case and found some suspicious things. However, there were some documents that he did not have ess to. As Bai Wu Xin¡¯s descendant, Bai Qi had the power to inquire about some matters regarding her father. Now that the important documents were in his hand, thewyer could finally confirm his suspicions. Bai Qi sat up straight as he listened to thewyer¡¯s words. Zhang Li Xue sat beside him, holding his hand tightly as if to tell him that he was not alone. When he decided toe to S Country, Bai Qi was already prepared for a lot of possibilities. He had already told himself that whatever it is, he would not be disappointed. However, Bai Qi did not expect that the truth would be so heartbreaking. ording to thewyer and the private investigator, his father was set up from the very beginning. Initially, thepany was doing very well until his father¡¯s friend decided to betray him. Because of that, Bai Qi¡¯s father ended up owing a lot of money, and thepany almost went bankrupt. However, Bai Qi¡¯s father did not want to give up so soon. After asking around, he finally got some money to pay his loan. Thepany might have a chance to survive. Perhaps, after a few years, thepany could return to its glory. Bai Wu Xin had never suspected his friend and had told him about the money. However, he was once again betrayed by this friend. Thepany that promise to give him a chance to recover chose to change its mind. No one wanted to cooperate with him or give him a chance. No matter where he goes, the door would close in his face. Bai Wu Xin became depressed. No one knew what he was thinking. Perhaps, Bai Wu Xin simply did not want to trouble his pregnant wife and son. After weighing his decision, he decided to end his life. Bai Qi continued to listen to the private investigator¡¯s words with a calm face. He had never thought that the truth would be this way. His father was betrayed by his friend. Perhaps, even when he died, he did not know that it was his friend who had betrayed him. ¡°Mister Bai, we have something else to tell you,¡± the Private Investigator spoke. Bai Qi inhaled a deep breath as he prepared himself. ¡°Mister... please, just speak.¡± The Private Investigator nced at thewyer before he spoke of what happened after Bai Wu Xin passed away. With Bai Wu Xin dead, his trusted friend, Wen Shang took over thepany. He agreed to help clear the loan and transferred thepany to his name. Everyone had thought that Wen Shang was a noble person who had taken his friend¡¯s loan and protected thepany. The Bai¡¯s Company had now turned to Wen¡¯s Company. Once he took over thepany, Wen Shang had quickly cleaned up every one of his moves in thepany. However, even though he had cleaned up well, there were still some traces of what happened. Years have passed and not many cared about this matter. Perhaps, knowing that Bai Qi had left the country, Wen Shang was no longer worried that someone was going to investigate. He let his guard down and the private investigator was able to find out the truth. After the Private Investigator had told them the story, Bai Qi was quiet for a long time. He had never thought that the truth would be this way. Bai Qi had thought that his father¡¯spany was genuinely facing some problems. He had never thought that someone had set up his father and betrayed him. Wen Shang... He seemed to recall that man. Back then, this uncle had visited his house a few times. His rtionship with his father was very good. His father seemed to trust Wen Shang a lot. If only his father knew that Wen Shang had betrayed him, then, how would he feel? A warm hand held his. Bai Qi turned around and saw that Zhang Li Xue was looking at him with worry. Not wanting to let his girlfriend worry, Bai Qi shed her an assuring smile and gave her hand a gentle squeeze. All of the sudden, Bai Qi felt as if his heart was no longer as heavy. Now that the private investigator had reported everything he knew, he then spoke with thewyer briefly before he left. Bai Qi thanked the private investigator and watched him leave. ¡°Bai Qi, we have another matter we wanted to discuss with you,¡± Wei Jun Hao spoke. ¡°Uncle, please, speak.¡± Bai Qi nodded. His brow furrowed as he readied himself to listen to more news. ¡°You know that the person who betrayed your father is Wen Shang,¡± Wei Jun Hao spoke. ¡°I have discussed this with my friend. We believed that there is a way to bring Wen Shang to justice. But we still needed to listen to your opinion first. Bai Qi, do you want to take action against Mr. Wen Shang? My friend and I will assist you with what we can.¡± Chapter 323 323 Reddened Eyes After discussing with thewyer for a long time, the four of them finally left the building. Wei Jun Hao patted Bai Qi on his shoulder and told him not to worry about anything as his friend will help him with the matters. ¡°The two of us still have a few ces we have to go,¡± Zhang Yu Ying spoke. ¡°Li Xue, Bai Qi, where are you going next? Should we give you a lift?¡± Zhang Li Xue turned to Bai Qi and let him decide. ¡°Aunt, it¡¯s fine. The two of us will take a walk for a while.¡± Bai Qi smiled. ¡°The public transport in this city is quite convenient. You don¡¯t have to worry about us.¡± ¡°Alright. Then, your uncle and I will leave now. If you need anything, just call us.¡± Zhang Yu Ying knew that Bai Qi might need some time to digest what he had learned today. ¡°Bai Qi, you... don¡¯t worry too much. Everything will be fine. Your uncle and I will help you with what we can.¡± ¡°Mmm... Thank you, aunt.¡± Zhang Yu Ying turned to her niece and shot her a look, reminding her to look after Bai Qi. She was worried that Bai Qi would be too sad. Fortunately, her niece was around tofort him. After a brief exchange, Zhang Yu Ying followed her husband and the two of them left together. ..... Zhang Yu Ying watched as her husband drove away and heaved a heavy sigh. ¡°Bai Qi is quite pitiful. Who would expect that the truth would be like that?¡± No one expected that thepany had gotten into trouble because of someone. ¡°Fortunately, Bai Qi agreed to pursue this matter,¡± Wei Jun Hai spoke. ¡°To tell you the truth, I would be disappointed if he wanted to let Wen Shang go. ording to the information we have, Wen Shang is not a good person.¡± ¡°Hubby you have to help him.¡± Wei Jun Hao smiled. ¡°Mmm... I know. I already promised you that I will help him. My friend will help to collect the evidence and bring him to justice.¡± Bai Qi and Zhang Li Xue watched the vehicle until it was no longer within their sight. After a while, Bai Qi turned to his girlfriend and offered his hand. ¡°Should we go as well?¡± Zhang Li Xue ced her hand into Bai Qi¡¯s and gave him an inquiring look. ¡°Where are we going?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s just walk around the park first.¡± He pointed at the small park nearby thewyer¡¯s office. ¡°Later, we¡¯ll find a ce to have a meal, alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue naturally did not have any objection. She would follow Bai Qi wherever he wanted to go. Holding hands, Bai Qi turned into the corner and led his girlfriend to the small park around thewyer¡¯s office. The two of them walked slowly while enjoying the surroundings. After walking for a distance, Zhang Li Xue stopped on her step and looked at Bai Qi in worry. ¡°Are you alright?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± A chuckle escaped him when he saw that his girlfriend was doubting his words. ¡°Really.¡± Her eyes were scrutinizing him. Without saying a word, Zhang Li Xue leaned over and wrapped her arms around Bai Qi. Her chin rested on his shoulder. Her hands were patting him on his back as she silently coaxed him. Zhang Li Xue was doubting that Bai Qi was really alright. She did not remember Bai Qi¡¯s parents. But, his father was too pitiful. After listening to such a story, she had the urge to beat that friend. Just what kind of person would betray his own friend and pushed him to die? He does not deserve to be called a friend at all. Zhang Li Xue hoped that this person would be punished byw. Thinking that Bai Qi probably wanted to organize his thought, Zhang Li Xue decided not to probe into this matter. Zhang Li Xue trusted that Bai Qi would tell her what was on his mind when he was ready. She did not know what she could do for Bai Qi. Other than giving him a silent encouragement like this, there was nothing else she could do. Bai Qi was surprised by her action. A few secondster, his lips gradually turned to a faint smile. How can he not understand Zhang Li Xue¡¯s intention? His girlfriend could sense that he was feeling sad and now, she was silentlyforting him. Bai Qi held Zhang Li Xue tightly. He put his head on her shoulder and lowered his gaze. At a ce where his girlfriend could not see his face, his eyes turned red a little bit. He was sad as he thought about his father. He could not help but wonder if he had paid a little more attention to his father, perhaps, that man would still be alive. Then, his mother would not be so sad that she died after giving birth to his little sister. But, Bai Qi understood that there was nothing he could change. Everything was in the past and he can only look at the future. The only thing he can do is to bring that person to justice and help his father to restore his reputation. The couple hugged in the park for a long time. A few passersby were watching them, but the two of them ignored their inquiring eyes. As long as Bai Qi was holding her tightly, Zhang Li Xue did not want to let him go. Her instinct told her that her boyfriend needed this long hug. After a long time, Bai Qi finally loosened up his hug. He took a step back and held Zhang Li Xue¡¯s arms, supporting her. Then, he leaned closer to kiss her on the forehead. His lips pressed on her skin for a few seconds longer. He did not know just how d he was that his girlfriend was with him. ¡°Thank you.¡± Bai Qi rubbed her head. ¡°I¡¯m fine now.¡± Zhang Li Xue could notice his slightly reddened eyes, but she did not say anything. ¡°Are you hungry? I¡¯ll bring you to eat something good, alright?¡± Chapter 324 324 An Appointment with Someone Else After spending a few more days in S Country, the four of them returned to Y City. Before they left, Bai Qi had spoken with thewyer again and had agreed to let him manage everything for him. It might take a while before Wen Shang will be charged with his crime, but Bai Qi was willing to wait. Once everything is ready, Bai Qi will head over to S Country again and do his part. He did not hope to get back the money or his father¡¯spany. What was important was that his father¡¯s reputation would be restored. Zhang Li Xue had taken a few days off from work. When she returned to her office, a stack of documents was already waiting for her. Looking at the stack of files gave her the urge to cry. She was starting to miss her leisure days in S Country where she could spend her days with Bai Qi. The two would simply walk around the city and eat many delicious foods. The past few days, Zhang Li Xue did not even have time to meet her Doctor Bai. Even Bai Qi was busy with his work. After taking a few days off work, Bai Qi had to help cover a few of his friend¡¯s shifts as well. After eating the supper that her mother had prepared, Zhang Li Xue headed to her room and readied herself for bed. ..... She has been looking at theputer for so long and now, Zhang Li Xue was having a little headache. After taking her shower and doing her routine skin care, Zhang Li Xue grabbed her phone and send a message to Bai Qi. A few secondster, her phone rang. Seeing the name on the phone screen made her lips tilt up into a shy smile. ¡°Bai Qi.¡± Her voice sounded especially coquettish. Bai Qi swallowed when he heard his girlfriend¡¯s voice. There was a part of his heart that felt a little ticklish. Who would have thought that listening to her voice would make his heart feel this way? ¡°Are you going to sleep?¡± ¡°Mhm...¡± Zhang Li Xue rolled on her bed and heaved a long sigh. During their trip to S Country, a certain someone had hugged and coaxed her to sleep and she was beginning to miss him. Her bed felt especiallyrge these days. When she realized what was going through her mind, Zhang Li Xue quickly scolded herself as a shameless woman. But, what should she do? She really missed him a lot. When did she get this sticky? ¡°Bai Qi. I miss you a lot.¡± He lowered his gaze and ced his hand on his forehead. He also missed his girlfriend a lot. However, it was really hard to kidnap his girlfriend from her home. He did not want to get into trouble with her father. ¡°Well, I miss you too.¡± Zhang Li Xue had a silly smile on her face. ¡°You¡¯re not busy?¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. I can take a few minutes of break.¡± A faint smile curled on her lips as he looked at the documents on his desk. After leaving for a week, he needed to work hard and finish writing a report that he had promised to give Doctor Qi Zheng. The couple chatted for a while about this and that. Although Bai Qi did not understand hotel management that much, he still enjoyed listening to his girlfriend talk about it. ¡°Should I go and look for you at the hospital tomorrow?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°I¡¯ll bring over your dinner.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. I don¡¯t have the night shift tomorrow,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°However, I already made an appointment with someone else.¡± Zhang Li Xue raised a brow. ¡°Who are you meeting?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a secret.¡± Bai Qiughed when Zhang Li Xue turned quiet for a while. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. The person I¡¯m going to meet is a man.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not worried about this. Anyway, I trust you.¡± The smile on his lips stretched up. He liked how Zhang Li Xue trusted him without question. ¡°I¡¯m just curious to know what secret you are keeping from me,¡± Zhang Li Xue continued. ¡°I will tell you about itter,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°I¡¯m a little worried that the discussion would not end up as well as I wanted it to be.¡± ¡°Is there anything I can help with?¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. But if the discussion did not go well, I might still need your help.¡± Her brow furrowed. If it was something that she could help with, then, perhaps, it was not regarding his work. Zhang Li Xue was still curious. However, she could only wait or Bai Qi to tell her about it some other time. He should have his own reason for keeping it a secret. She also believed that Bai Qi would tell her about it when the timees. The two of them chatted for a while before they hung up. Her boyfriend still needed to work and she did not want to disturb him. Zhang Li Xue was preparing to go to bed when someone knocked on her door. ¡°Li Xue, are you still awake?¡± Zhang Li Xue was surprised to hear her father¡¯s voice. ¡°Daddy, I¡¯m still awake. Hold on. I¡¯ll open the door.¡± She nced at the clock and opened the door to find her father standing in front of her. ¡°Daddy, what is it?¡± She looked at the clothes he was wearing and noted that he had just returned home from the office. ¡°Did you just get home?¡± ¡°Mhmm...¡± Zhang Yu Han had a faint smile on his face. ¡°Li Xue, I have something to talk to you about. Next week, I¡¯m heading to H City to look at the new hotel¡¯s construction. Do you want toe with me?¡± ¡°Next week?¡± Zhang Yu Han nodded. ¡°You and your brother are going to take over the business anyway. It¡¯s time for you to learn about some things. Don¡¯t worry. I will talk to your manager about this.¡± Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips. ¡°I don¡¯t have anything nned for next week. Alright. Daddy, I will go with you.¡± ¡°Then, I will let my assistant hand you the program.¡± Zhang Yu Han stretched his hand and patted his daughter on her head. ¡°Alright. You can go to sleep now.¡± ¡°Un. Good night, Daddy.¡± Chapter 325 325 Ask Your Permission Bai Qi has been busy since early morning. He spent a few hours in the operation theatre room and barely had time to have his lunch. Fortunately, the kind Nurse Tian helped him to get some food from the cafeteria. In the middle of his meal, his mentor, Doctor Qi Zheng called him to the operation theatre to assist him with emergency surgery. Fortunately, the surgery went smoothly and ended within the estimated time. When he came out of the room, Bai Qi headed to his mentor¡¯s office and the two of them discussed the surgery for almost an hour. Bai Qi nced at the clock and finally heaved in relief upon noticing that he was not toote. After changing his clothes, Bai Qi clocked off from the hospital and headed over to an upscale restaurant in the city. Fortunately, there was no emergency case before he headed out. Otherwise, he might have to cancel his appointment with that man. It was not easy for him to book this appointment. ..... If he did not show up, it would be hard to arrange another meeting. Then, perhaps that man would not agree to meet him privately again. A waiter dressed in a Qipao greeted him at the entrance. Once he gave his name, Bai Qi was led to a private room. Actually, it was had to book a private room at this restaurant. Bai Qi heard that one had to call the restaurant several months earlier. However, with that man¡¯s influence, they managed to book a ce. When Bai Qi arrived, the person he was supposed to be meeting had not arrived. Bai Qi took the time to text his girlfriend and was relieved to hear that Zhang Li Xue was already at home. As he put down his phone, Bai Qi recalled his conversation with Zhang Li Xue that morning. She told him that she was going to apany her father to H City for work. H City was recently developed and had attracted a lot of visitors for its beautiful beach. Zhang Worldwide Group had recently purchasednd and nned to build a hotel in H City. His girlfriend nned to stay with the family¡¯s business and had to learn a lot before she could take on responsibility. The thought that he would not be able to see her for almost a week made his heart ache. However, being away would also be good for them. While his girlfriend was away, Bai Qi nned to prepare a surprise for her. The corner of his lips tilted up as he thought of what he was going to do. However, before he could do that, there was still something that he had to face. If he fails, then, he will have to work hard again before he could prepare this surprise for his little fairy. The thought made his heart race. Bai Qi hoped that his meeting with that man would go smoothly. The knock on the door snapped him out of his trance. Before long, the waiter pulled the door open and stepped aside to let the other person in. The moment Bai Qi saw that man, his heart started to pound furiously. The air conditioner was turned on, but Bai Qi suddenly felt hot all over. His body felt sticky and ufortable. He stood up quickly and shed a smile. ¡°Uncle.¡± Zhang Yu Han took off his coat and hung it on the hanger. He walked over to the table and spoke. ¡°You¡¯re here early.¡± His eyes were looking at Bai Qi sharply. Bai Qi merely smiled. He was meeting his girlfriend¡¯s father. Of course, he has to show up early and make a good impression. Zhang Yu Han pulled the chair and took a seat. The waiter walked over and handed them a menu. Bai Qi looked at the menu price and thought this restaurant was too expensive. With his sry as a doctor, perhaps he could never afford to eat at this ce. Fortunately, he now has another source of ie. He should be able to afford a meal for two... right? As the waiter walked away with their order, Bai Qi could not help but feel anxious again. The air around him turned heavy. Bai Qi thought that it was really difficult to breathe in the same room as Zhang Yu Han. His hands under the table tightened into fists. Bai Qi told himself again and again that he should not be anxious. Noticing that the elder man was reaching for the teapot, Bai Qi quickly acted. ¡°Uncle. Let me.¡± Zhang Yu Han stared at the young man. Then, he leaned back on his seat as he watched Bai Qi pour a cup of tea for them both. He took a sip from the cup to moisten his throat and smiled. He could already sense that Bai Qi was anxious. The first time he was introduced by his daughter, Bai Qi was not this anxious. Zhang Yu Han could not help but let out a chuckle. He leaned on his seat again and spoke, ¡°Alright. Bai Qi, let¡¯s not waste time. What is your intention when you called to meet me?¡± A few days ago, Zhang Yu Han received a call from Bai Qi and the young man told him that there was an important matter he needed to speak with. Zhang Yu Han knew that this matter should be about his daughter. When Bai Qi called him, Zhang Yu Han could already guess the reason for this meeting. Initially, he wanted to reject this meeting. But in the end, Zhang Yu Han decided to meet Bai Qi. He loved his daughter so much that he woulde to meet Bai Qi privately today. However, he did not mention this meeting to his wife. Zhang Yu Han wanted to meet Bai Qi alone and listened to what he had to say. He did not want his wife to influence his decision. Knowing himself, once his wife had spoken, Zhang Yu Han would definitely listen to her. Bai Qi sat up straight. He took a deep breath and finally spoke. ¡°Uncle. I would like to ask your permission to marry Zhang Li Xue.¡± The atmosphere in the room turned silent. Chapter 326 326 Are You Worthy? Zhang Yu Han drank his tea again. However, he quickly thought that this cup of tea was not enough. Perhaps, he will need a stronger drink. However, if he returned home with alcoholic drinks scent on him, his wife would definitely ask. Then, how was he supposed to exin why he was drinking? His throat felt a little dry. Zhang Yu Han reached for the teapot, wanting to pour himself some tea, however, Bai Qi was quick and made his move first. Zhang Yu Han watched as the young man poured him another cup of tea. Then, he reached for the cup and drank his tea. This time, he felt a little better. However, looking at the young man in front of him really made him unhappy. He already knew the reason Bai Qi hade to look for him. But hearing him say those words out loud made him ufortable. Then, he moved quickly and poured another cup of tea, and drank it slowly. ..... The silence between themsted for a long time. Bai Qi sat up straight as he waited for the man to say anything, but Zhang Yu Han continued to drink his tea. His expression was dark and scary. He wondered if Zhang Li Xue¡¯s father was going to ask for a basketball match to let him marry her. As time passed by, Bai Qi was beginning to think that this man was going to reject his request. His hands were clenched tightly. Bai Qi was beginning to feel disheartened. Actually, he could always propose to his girlfriend first and faced her parentster. However, after spending time with the family for a while, Bai Qi began to understand that Zhang Li Xue was someone who her parents loved a lot. Her father especially doted on her like a princess. This was why, before he would propose to her, Bai Qi would like to meet her father and ask for his blessings. The waiter knocked on the door and entered with the dishes they ordered. Bai Qi looked away temporarily and drank his tea only to realize that the tea has already turned cold. As the waiter walked away, Bai Qi felt the awkward silence return. The food in front of him looked appetizing, but he no longer have the appetite to eat. With the question left unanswered, he might have to suffer from indigestion. Zhang Yu Han finally realized that the teacup was already empty. His gaze fell on Bai Qi¡¯s anxious expression again. All of the sudden, he seemed to recall the words that his wife had said to him previously. He was very lucky that he had never faced his father-inw before. When he married his wife, his father-inw had already passed away. However, he had always heard a lot of stories about that man. Zhang Yu Han knew that his father-inw doted on Li Qin Yao a lot. If his father-inw was still alive, perhaps it would be difficult for him to marry his wife. A deep sigh escaped him. He heard from Qi Zheng earlier that Bai Qi has been spending in the operation theatre for hours today. He looked tired, but he still showed up to meet him. His heart softened a little bit. Zhang Yu Han leaned over and spoke, ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s eat first. We can talk about it again afterward.¡± Anyway, Zhang Yu Han thought that he could use this chance to think of what he wanted to say to Bai Qi while he eat. Bai Qi hesitated. Seeing that the man had reached for his chopsticks and began to eat, Bai Qi quickly followed and ate his food. His movement was slow. Once in a while, Bai Qi would nce at the man, hoping that he would give a reaction. However, Zhang Yu Han continued to eat slowly. Just as he was about to finish his meal, Zhang Yu Han cleared his throat, snapping him out of his trance. Seeing that the elder man had put down his chopsticks, Bai Qi followed suit and sat up straight. ¡°Bai Qi,¡± Zhang Yu Han leaned on his chair and smiled. ¡°Are you worthy of my daughter?¡± His heart sank upon hearing this question. Bai Qi began to think that Zhang Yu Han was asking this question to reject him. But, when he met the elder man¡¯s gaze again, Bai Qi realized that it was not his intention to reject him. This man was testing him. Bai Qi loved Zhang Li Xue. However, with his background current situation, Bai Qi did not have too much confidence that he could be the best for her. However, if he did not think that he was worthy of Zhang Li Xue, then, what was he doing here? If he did not think that he was worthy of his little fairy, then, meeting her father right now was a waste of time, wasn¡¯t it? It seemed that Zhang Yu Han had also noticed Bai Qi¡¯s insecurities. This was probably why he had asked such a question. Bai Qi took a deep breath and spoke, ¡°I am worthy.¡± The look on his face turned serious. He might not be a perfect person, but he will work hard to be a perfect man for his little fairy. Zhang Yu Han let out augh. Seeing this, Bai Qi began to doubt whether he had given the right answer. Staying alone with his little fairy¡¯s father was quite scary. He could not guess what was going on in that man¡¯s mind. Zhang Yu Han pursed his lips into a thin line. His brow furrowed as he thought of Bai Qi¡¯s request again. No matter how much he did not like this young man for wanting to take away his little cabbage, Zhang Yu Han knew that his daughter liked this man. He was someone who would work hard to give his daughter everything. Just imagining his daughter¡¯s disappointed face made his heart ache. ¡°You should know that I don¡¯t care about how much money you can make and give Li Xue. My daughter has me and her family to take care of her. Even if she did not get married her whole life, her family will be able to support her.¡± Zhang Yu Han looked at Bai Qi in the eyes. ¡°The thing I cared about the most is whether you are willing to work hard to love her. That you can promise never to make her disappointed in you.¡± His throat bobbed. Facing Zhang Yu Han right now, Bai Qi could see how much this man loved and cared for his daughter. Thinking of how much his little fairy was loved by her family made his heart warm. ¡°I love Li Xue. Uncle, you can rest assured that I will work hard for her and promise to never let her feel disappointed in me.¡± ¡°Then, whether you can marry my daughter or not will depend on her answer. If Li Xue did not agree, then, you can forget about this.¡± Bai Qi looked at the man in shock. His words... does it mean that he was willing to give his permission? Chapter 327 327 I¡¯m Not Very Happy The ck vehicle pulled over in the usual parking spot and a pair of long legs came out a few secondster. Zhang Yu Han walked into the house and headed upstairs. His steps halted as he walked in front of his daughter¡¯s room. Zhang Yu Han raised his hand, wanting to knock on the door. However, a few secondster, he retracted his hands quickly. Forget it. At this time, his daughter had probably gone to bed. Moreover, he did not know what he should say to her. Zhang Yu Han ended up standing in front of his daughter¡¯s room for a long time. His brow furrowed as he was in deep thought. After a while, he walked away and went to his room. The lights were still on when he walked in. His wife was sitting on the winged chair with a book in her hand. When she heard him enter, Li Qin Yao put down the book and looked at him with a bright smile on her face. ..... ¡°You¡¯re back.¡± Li Qin Yao walked over and helped her husband to take off his coat. Just as she was about to help him loosen his tie, Zhang Yu Han leaned over and wrapped his arms around her waist. His hug was a little tight, startling her. Li Qin Yao stayed still. Seconds passed by and the man continued to hug her without saying a word, making her worry. Li Qin Yao rubbed his arms and spoke, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± She could sense that her husband was not in a good mood. It was then that she recalled that her husband had mentioned that he woulde homete as he had an appointment with someone. Li Qin Yao thought that her husband would be meeting some clients and did not ask too much about it. But, looking at his mood now, Li Qin Yao began to wonder if the meeting did not go very well. ¡°Qin Yao, do you know who I met just now?¡± Zhang Yu Han buried his face in his wife¡¯s neck. Because of their height differences, Zhang Yu Han had to bent down a bit. ¡°Who?¡± Her brow furrowed, wondering just who was that person that made her husband upset. ¡°It¡¯s Bai Qi.¡± Li Qin Yao thought that she had misheard her husband¡¯s words. ¡°Bai Qi? Our daughter¡¯s boyfriend?¡± She was puzzled by this information. Meeting Bai Qi made her husband unhappy. What happened between the two of them? All sorts of wild thoughts went through her mind, making her worry about her daughter now. ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Yu Han nodded. ¡°He called me a few days ago, wanting to meet me. Just now, I was having dinner with him.¡± Li Qin Yao calmed down. Initially, she had thought that her husband had run into Bai Qi during his meeting with a client. However, it turned out that her husband was meeting Bai Qi. Her brow furrowed again. Li Qin Yao thought that this meeting was quite strange. Why would meeting Bai Qi make her husband upset? A few secondster, Li Qin Yao got her answer. ¡°He asked me permission to marry Li Xue,¡± Zhang Yu Han spoke slowly. ¡°Ah?¡± Li Qin Yao could not hide her shock. She pulled away and looked at her husband. ¡°You met Bai Qi and discussed our daughter?¡± Knowing her husband¡¯s love for their daughter made her worry again. ¡°Qin Yao, I¡¯m not very happy.¡± Zhang Yu Han pouted. He could still remember holding his daughter for the first time. That little baby nestled in his arms and smiled. And now, some pig wanted to take away the cabbage that he raised and doted on. Li Qin Yao looked at her husband helplessly. He was already this old and was still sulking. However, she could not help thinking that her husband was cute like this. She took his hand and dragged him over to the sofa. Once they were both seated, Li Qin Yao looked at her husband again. ¡°Then, what did you say to him?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t know how much I wanted to reject him,¡± Zhang Yu Han spoke. ¡°But our daughter really liked him, didn¡¯t she?¡± ¡°Mhmm...¡± Li Qin Yao nodded. She could not tell her husband that she also liked this future son-inw. Hearing his words, Li Qin Yao was quick to realize that her husband had not rejected him. This made her feel more at ease. ¡°During that meal, I have given it a long thought,¡± Zhang Yu Han continued. ¡°I might not like this young man that much, but if he can make my daughter happy, then I have no choice but to give him a chance.¡± If Bai Qi was someone who got close to his daughter to use her for wealth or reputation, then, it would be easier for him to shoot him down. Zhang Yu Han investigated Bai Qi after he was introduced as his daughter¡¯s boyfriend. Moreover, Qi Zheng seemed to have a high opinion of him as well. He could also see that his wife had treated Bai Qi quite well. He saw that Bai Qi had good character and liked his daughter a lot. However, he was still worried about his daughter. What if this young man hides well and will bully his daughterter? As a father, he could not stop worrying about his princess. ¡°Then, you are feeling ufortable because of it?¡± Li Qin Yao asked. A sigh escaped her when her husband did not answer. She grabbed his hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. ¡°Yu Han, I know that you loved our daughter very much,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°But, if Li Xue had made her choice, then, we have to respect her. I trusted Li Xue¡¯s judgment. I¡¯m her mother, therefore, her taste in a man shouldn¡¯t be too bad.¡± Zhang Yu Han finallyughed when he heard his wife¡¯s words. ¡°You are right. You do have a good taste in a man.¡± Leaning over, Zhang Yu Han then wrapped his arms around his wife¡¯s body tightly. He also knew that he should respect his daughter¡¯s choice. He understood that his daughter had grown up this big and thatter, she will leave the house and start a new life with her partner. Even though Zhang Yu Han knew all of this, he was still feeling ufortable. ¡°It wouldn¡¯t be so bad,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°Maybe next time, you can have another person who will apany you to y basketball.¡± The corner of his lips began to twitch. Chapter 328 328 You Show Up After a sessful meeting with Zhang Yu Han yesterday, Bai Qi was in a very good mood. His colleagues naturally noticed this as well. While Bai Qi walked over to the nurse¡¯s station to check on some files, Nurse Tian stopped him and whispered, ¡°Doctor Bai, you seemed to be in a good mood today.¡± ¡°Nurse Tian, why would you say this?¡± A teasing smile curled on her lips. ¡°Doctor Bai, the smile on your face is pretty obvious,¡± Nurse Tian spoke. ¡°In fact, everyone else noticed your mood. Tell me, did something good happen? You won some lottery?¡± Bai Qi let out a chuckle. He recalled how his meeting with his little fairy¡¯s father again and the smile on his face stretched up. Seeing the look on his face, Nurse Tian thought that Doctor Bai¡¯s happiness should be better than winning some lottery. ¡°Nurse Tian, I will share the news with youter,¡± Bai Qi said. The elder nurse clicked her tongue. ¡°Why can¡¯t you share it with me now? Doctor Bai, didn¡¯t I treat you the best here?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry Nurse Tian, I could not say anything about it right now.¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°But, when the timees, I will let you be the first to know.¡± ..... Nurse Tian looked at him suspiciously. However, since Doctor Bai did not speak, Nurse Tian could not do anything about it. A sigh escaped him. ¡°Forget it. Since you are not willing to speak about it, then, I won¡¯t force you.¡± Bai Qi shed her another smile. He jotted down something on the file and finally slid the file to Nurse Tian again. Just as he was about to leave, Nurse Tian called out his name again. ¡°Nurse Tian, what is it?¡± Bai Qi spoke. The elder nurse raised the takeaway bag from the table. ¡°Doctor Bai, remember to thank your girlfriend for the snacks.¡± His eyes lit up as Bai Qi looked at the paper bag. His girlfriend sent some snacks to everyone in his department. Then, he should have his portion as well, right? Nurse Tian smiled when she looked at the young doctor. ¡°Alright. I won¡¯t tease you anymore. Doctor Bai, your girlfriend is waiting for you in your office. She got here while you were discussing with the patient¡¯s family. I asked her to go and wait in your office.¡± ¡°Nurse Tian, thank you.¡± He took a step and paused. ¡°Then, I have to go now.¡± Nurse Tianughed upon seeing the anxious look on Bai Qi¡¯s face. Doctor Bai¡¯s expression was just too adorable. Bai Qi ran over to his office without looking back. He stood in front of his room and inhaled a deep breath. Bai Qi pushed the door open and saw his girlfriend sitting on the chair in front of him. ¡°You¡¯re back.¡± Zhang Li Xue stood up with a sweet smile on her face. ¡°Doctor Bai, are you busy?¡± Bai Qi entered the room and closed the door behind him. Without saying a word, he walked over to his girlfriend and pulled her into his embrace. His sudden movement was too sudden, surprising her. Zhang Li Xueughed, wondering what was going on with her boyfriend. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°Something good happened?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Bai Qi pulled away and pressed his lips on her lips. ¡°What happened?¡± A mischievous smile curled on his lips. ¡°You show up. That¡¯s what happened.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared back at him speechlessly. ¡°You¡¯re a sweet talker.¡± Bai Qi leaned over and kissed her lips a few more times. Once he had enough, he finally pulled away. By this time, Zhan Li Xue had already forgotten to ask about her boyfriend¡¯s good mood. Bai Qi nced at the time and noticed that it was a little too early for his girlfriend to show up at the hospital. ¡°Why are you here early?¡± ¡°I missed you.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at Bai Qi coquettishly. For the past few days, both of them have been busy with work. They did not get the time to meet. She had tried to finish her work early before she came to find him. In a few days, she will be going with her father to H City. Zhang Li Xue just wanted to spend as much time as she could with Bai Qi before that trip. Otherwise, she would miss him a lot. ¡°I missed you too.¡± Bai Qi heaved a sigh. He just wanted to keep this little fairy in his pocket and bring her everywhere he goes to. As he recalled his meeting with her father again, Bai Qi had a feeling that the days should not be too long. Since her father had agreed, then, he could only let his girlfriend make her decision. Last time, he had already mentioned marriage to her. Bai Qi hoped that she would give this matter some thought and agreed. Zhang Li Xue lifted the takeaway bag by her side and spoke. ¡°I bought you something. Doctor Bai, you haven¡¯t had your dinner yet, right?¡± Bai Qi shook his head ¡°Let¡¯s just eat in my office. The rooftop is too cold these days and there were too many people around the cafeteria.¡± Zhang Li Xue naturally did not have an objection. She watched as Bai Qi cleared his desk before she set up the food. ¡°That¡¯s right. Didn¡¯t you say that you had an appointment with someone yesterday? How did it go?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. Bai Qi was about to pick up his chopstick when he heard her question. Seeing that he did not answer, Zhang Li Xue began to think that perhaps, his meeting did not go as well as he had hoped. ¡°Is there anything that I can help you with?¡± Zhang Li Xue still remembered that Bai Qi had mentioned that she might be able to help him with this matter. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Bai Qi tried to hide his smile. He was excited, but worry that his girlfriend would know about this surprise before he could prepare for it. ¡°It went well?¡± ¡°Mmm... You could say that. Let¡¯s talk about this againter.¡± ¡°What secret are you keeping from me?¡± Bai Qiughed. ¡°I¡¯ll tell you about it after you return from H City.¡± Her brow rose. ¡°Is it a surprise?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. I have a surprise for you. But you have to wait for a while before it will be ready.¡± Her lips pursed into a thin line. Zhang Li Xue was even more curious to know about this surprise. Chapter 329 329 Out Shopping A few days before she headed over to H City, Zhang Li Xue invited Fang Su Jin out and the two of them went out shopping together. It was said that the temperature in H City was slightly colder around this time and Zhang Li Xue needed a new jacket. The two friends walked around the mall for a bit. Once they were tired, they stopped by a cafe for a quick rest. After the waiter walked away with their order, Zhang Li Xue took out her phone and exchanged a few texts with her boyfriend. Fang Su Jin saw the smile on her friend¡¯s face and heaved a sigh. She was really envious of this pair of lovers. ¡°Alright. Zhang Li Xue, I¡¯m going to be jealous if you don¡¯t pay attention to me.¡± Hearing her friend¡¯s words, Zhang Li Xue raised her head andughed. She sent a few texts to Bai Qi again before putting down her phone on the side. Fang Su Jin clicked her tongue. ¡°I thought that I wouldn¡¯t get stuffed with dog food now that Doctor Bai is not around. Who would have thought that you would still show off your good rtionship?¡± ¡°You¡¯re talking nonsense.¡± Zhang Li Xue recalled Bai Qi¡¯s strange behavior recently and leaned over. ¡°Fang Su Jin.¡± ¡°What?¡± ..... ¡°Bai Qi is hiding something from me.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Zhang Li Xue told her friend about Bai Qi¡¯s recent meeting with someone and how he has been quite secretive about it. Once she finished, Fang Su Jin shot her friend a displeased look. ¡°Look. You are just shoving more dog food at me.¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled. ¡°I¡¯m not. Su Jin, help me to analyze what is going on.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t he tell you that he¡¯s nning a surprise?¡± Fang Su Jin tried to think of the possibility. ¡°It can¡¯t be your birthday. That is still months away.¡± ¡°I am more interested to know about the person that Bai Qi met,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. The two of them came out with all sorts of ideas. The more they tried to guess, the more ridiculous their ideas came out to be. However, none of them managed to guess what was Bai Qi up to. Their conversation about this surprise finally stopped once the waiter served their food and drinks to their table. Zhang Li Xue ate her cake before looking at her friend again. ¡°That¡¯s right. Su Jin, that guy... Lin Fang had stopped bothering you right?¡± After thest time, Fang Su Jin had argued with Lin Fang at the hotel, that guy showed up in front of Fang Su Jin again a few times. Fortunately, Fang Su Jin was never alone when she ran into this annoying person. One time, Lin Fang was looking for Fang Su Jin while she was with her mentor. Her mentor saw Lin Fang¡¯s outrageous behavior and called the cops. Initially, Fang Su Jin did not want to make her parents worry about what happened. But as the cops were involved, the Fang family and the Lin family were rmed by this incident. Mother Fang finally learned what her daughter had faced after she decided to stop going out with Lin Fang. In the end, a fight broke out between the two families. Mother Fang was especially feeling guilty. If she did not force her daughter onto this blind date, her daughter would not be suffering so much. Fortunately, her daughter had stubbornly fought her regarding this blind date. Mother Fang could not imagine what will happen to her daughter if the rtionship with Lin Fang continued. In the end, Mother Fang was reprimanded by her husband and the couple agreed that they won¡¯t force this daughter to get married. Anyway, they had enough money to raise her. It does not matter if Fang Su Jin chose to stay single all her life. As long as she was happy, they would be happy as well. ¡°Fortunately, he had stopped bothering me.¡± Fang Su Jin had an ugly look on her face when she recalled what she had gone through after meeting that lunatic. ¡°I heard that Mrs. Lin had already set him up with another blind date and their rtionship seemed to be quite good.¡± Knowing Lin Fang¡¯s obedience to his mother, Fang Su Jin could already imagine how that girl¡¯s life would be if she continued to stay with someone like Lin Fang. However, this was not her problem. These days, she was happily staying at home with her paintings and dramas. Her mother had stopped nagging at her as well. The two of them spent their time together for a while longer before they decided to leave. Zhang Li Xue sent back her friend to her ce before she drove over to Bai Qi¡¯s apartment. When she arrived, Zhang Li Xue pressed the doorbell and was greeted by Bai Xi Xi. The little girl saw her favorite sister and instantly became happy. Zhang Li Xue handed a shopping bag to the little girl. ¡°Xi Xi,e. I bought a gift for you.¡± Bai Xi Xi looked at her shyly. ¡°Pretty Sister, thank you.¡± She peeked into the bag and saw a set of cute hair clips. Her pretty sister liked giving her essories and Bai Xi Xi¡¯s collection has grown a lot. These days, she could go to school with a different hairclip on her hair. ¡°Your brother isn¡¯t back yet?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked when she saw that the house was empty. ¡°He shoulde back soon.¡± Zhang Li Xue leaned over and patted the girl on her hair. ¡°You have been staying home alone?¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh. If she had known, she would bring Bai Xi Xi along to shop. ¡°It¡¯s alright. I managed to finish my homework.¡± Bai Xi Xi shed her a sweet smile. She did not mind staying home alone. Recently, her brother bought her a lot of books and Bai Xi Xi enjoyed reading them. ¡°Have you eaten?¡± Zhang Li Xue stood up straight and looked at the kitchen. ¡°Your brother shoulde home soon. Should we go and make something before hees back?¡± Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Sure.¡± Chapter 330 330 Send Your Sister Away When Bai Qi entered his apartment, he was pleasantly surprised to find that his girlfriend and little sister were together in the kitchen. The two girls that he loved most were having their meal in the kitchen while chatting happily. Bai Qi stood at the door while watching them both. After a while, Bai Xi Xi turned around and finally saw her brother. Her eyes lit up. ¡°Brother Bai Qi!¡± The smile on his face widened when he saw his little sister had noticed his presence. ¡°When did you arrive?¡± Bai Xi Xi asked. ¡°Brother, why are you standing there without making a sound?¡± ¡°Ie back a while ago.¡± Bai Qi walked over to his sister¡¯s side and patted her head. ¡°You were too busy talking with your Pretty Sister that you did not notice me.¡± Bai Xi Xi had a sheepish smile on her face. ¡°Pretty Sister made some noodles for dinner.¡± It was her favorite food and Bai Xi Xi was very happy about it. ¡°Really?¡± Bai Qi watched his little sister nod. He stood up, wanting to walk over to his girlfriend when he realized that his little sister was tugging at his clothes. ..... ¡°Brother, you should go ahead and get changed first. Later, we can eat together,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. Seeing that her brother remained unresponsive, Bai Xi Xi blinked her eyes innocently. ¡°I¡¯m hungry.¡± Bai Qi had a helpless smile on his face. It seemed that someone liked the noodles that her Pretty Sister had made. His little sister was too impatient that she would not even allow him to kiss his girlfriend. Zhang Li Xue stood in the kitchen while watching the two siblings. Noticing the look on Bai Qi¡¯s face made herugh. ¡°Alright, you should listen to Xi Xi. Go ahead and get changed first. The noodles should be done soon. Then, we can eat our dinner.¡± A sigh escaped him. Now that his girlfriend had spoken, Bai Qi had no other choice but to turn around and get changed. His gaze stopped on his little sister for a few seconds longer. Just as he had thought. His little sister was trying to steal his girlfriend away. Bai Qi had already made his n to let his sister return to her room after dinner so that he could spend his time with Zhang Li Xue. Under his little sister¡¯s gaze, Bai Qi turned around and headed to his room. After a quick shower, Bai Qi came out of the room just in time as the food was ready. Zhang Li Xue raised her head and smiled when she met his gaze. She turned to Bai Xi Xi and asked her to set up the dining table. Seeing this, Bai Qi decided to take advantage of the situation to approach his girlfriend. He peeked at his sister before leaning over to kiss Zhang Li Xue on the cheek. His sudden action startled her. Zhang Li Xue swept her gaze around and finally heaved in relief when she saw that Bai Xi Xi was not watching. She shot a warning look at Bai Qi. ¡°What are you doing? Your sister is still here.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. Xi Xi would not mind it.¡± Bai Qi grabbed her hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. He leaned over and whispered, ¡°I miss you.¡± His voice was so close to her ear and it was making her body grow very weak. She could not bear to push him away. Bai Xi Xi returned to the room to help carry the bowl of noodles. Seeing that the two of them were standing in the kitchen together made her pause. Her eyes finally rested on her brother. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, what are you doing?¡± Bai Qi coughed. ¡°Nothing.¡± He moved away and walked over to the sink to wash his hands. ¡°Xi Xi, wash your hands. Then, we can have our meal.¡± Seeing this puzzled her a little more. Bai Xi Xi turned to her Pretty Sister, but she too had turned to look away. Bai Xi Xi really could not understand just what was the two people doing. Then three of them had their dinner together. The atmosphere was very lively with Bai Xi Xi and Zhang Li Xue¡¯s chattery voices. With the two of them getting along very well, Bai Qi could only join in the conversation once in a while. As Zhang Li Xue had helped him to cook, Bai Qi took the task to clean up the dishes. Once he was done cleaning up the kitchen, Bai Qi reminded his sister to sleep early as she still had to go to school. Bai Xi Xi said goodnight to her Pretty Sister reluctantly before she went to bed. Seeing that there was no one else around, Bai Qi quickly moved by his girlfriend¡¯s side and pulled her closer. Zhang Li Xue could not help butugh upon seeing the way her boyfriend was acting. Her Doctor Bai was too adorable, right? She leaned into his chest and pecked at his cheek. ¡°Doctor Bai, did you deliberately send your sister away?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Bai Qi was not shy to admit it. ¡°If Xi Xi was still around, she¡¯ll steal your attention away.¡± Zhang Li Xue could not resist pinching Bai Qi¡¯s cheek before kissing him at the same spot. The two of them were cuddling without doing anything much. Zhang Li Xue let Bai Qi hold her hand and yed with her fingers. Recently, Bai Qi seemed to like holding her hands and tugging her fingers a lot. ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± Zhang Li Xue poked at Bai Qi¡¯s cheek again. ¡°Li Xue, you are leaving for H City in a few days,¡± Bai Qi spoke. ¡°Your flight is in the morning, right?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Mhm...¡± Bai Qi heaved a sigh. ¡°I have to work in the morning. Unfortunately, I won¡¯t be able to send you to the airport.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°It¡¯s fine. You can pick me up at the airport then.¡± Bai Qi held her tightly. ¡°I¡¯m going to miss you.¡± He was unwilling to let her leave. ¡°Well, I¡¯m going to miss you too.¡± Zhang Li Xue smile. ¡°Doctor Bai, you should stay here and work hard for that surprise you wanted to prepare for me.¡± Bai Qiughed, amused that his girlfriend had not forgotten about this matter. Chapter 331 331 Spend Time with His Daughter A few dayster, Zhang Li Xue packed her bags and was ready to follow her father on their work trip. When she came downstairs, her father¡¯s assistant was already waiting for them outside. The family of three had their breakfast together. After saying a few words with her mother, Zhang Li Xue then walked out and decided to wait for her father in the car. Looking at her parents, she guessed that the two of them should have a lot to say. Zhang Li Xue could remember it so well. Back then, she was still a kindergartener. Her father was involved in an ident and had gone into aa for a few days. After that ident, her mother would always follow her father whenever he went on a trip. It was only asionally that she chose to stay at home. Just like this time. Her mother said, her best friend, Han Yue Xiu would be visiting Y City for a few days and the girls nned to have fun. Therefore, this time, she chose not toe with them on this trip. ..... From a distance away, Zhang Li Xue could see her parents whispering to each other. Seeing this scene made her miss her Doctor Bai. Unfortunately, her boyfriend was too busy to send her off. While her parents were still talking, Zhang Li Xue took out her phone and send a few texts to her boyfriend. ¡°Are you sure that you are noting with us this time?¡± Zhang Yu Han asked as he looked at his wife. He was too used to having his wife apanying him. Being without her would feel strange. He was not used to it. ¡°I will miss you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. I told you that Yue Xiu ising over. It has been a while since we both met and had fun. Besides...¡± Li Qin Yao shed him a smile. ¡°This is the chance for you to bond with Li Xue.¡± Zhang Yu Han chuckled. It seemed that his wife thought that he was still upset about his meeting with Bai Qi. But... thinking about it, Zhang Yu Han also thought that this would be a good chance for him to spend more time with his daughter. Who knows when will the girl leave home and start a new life with the person she loves? After exchanging a few more words, Zhang Yu Han finally walked over to the vehicle. Li Qin Yao looked at her daughter and spoke, ¡°Li Xue, look after your dad. Remind him to eat his medicine on time, alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°Mommy, I know.¡± She nced at her father and chuckled. ¡°I won¡¯t let him skip eating his medicine.¡± After listening to her mother¡¯s reminder, the vehicle finally left the residence and headed to the airport. Before it was time for her to board the ne, Zhang Li Xue did not forget to send a message to both Bai Qi and her mother to let them know their whereabouts. Then, she followed her father and the two of them boarded the ne together. During their flight, the father and daughter were discussing a few things regarding their itinerary in H City. The two of them nned to stay in H City for a few days. Her father wanted to introduce her to a few people and let her familiarize herself with the business. Zhang Group Worldwide was purchasing an abandoned hotel building. The building was still in the middle of construction when the owner went bankrupt. The higher-ups saw this ce was in a good location and had good potential and decided to buy thisnd. With some renovation, they nned to turn this ce into a beautiful hotel. This time, Zhang Yu Han nned to personally teach his daughter about their industry. Their flight arrived in H City after four hours. As they arrived, someone came to pick them up and brought them over to the hotel. Seeing that his daughter was tired after the flight, Zhang Yu Han let her return to her room first. They had their lunch on the flight and nned to meet again for dinner. Zhang Li Xue put her stuff in her room and mmed her body on the mattress. She took a few deep breaths and finally reached for her phone to text Bai Qi. Seeing that the man had not returned her text in a few minutes, Zhang Li Xue guessed that he should be busy at work. Just as she was about to take a nap, the phone by her side rang. Seeing the name on the caller ID brought a smile to her face. She swiped her finger on the screen and pressed her phone to her ear. Instantly, she could see the person who could make her smile sheepishly. ¡°Li Xue...¡± Bai Qi spoke. ¡°Sorry. I was meeting Doctor Qi to discuss a few things.¡± ¡°Un. It¡¯s alright. You¡¯re not busy now?¡± ¡°Not busy. I¡¯m on a break.¡± Bai Qi took the time to look at his girlfriend¡¯s face properly. ¡°How is H City? Is it cold?¡± ¡°Fortunately, it wasn¡¯t as cold as we had expected,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°But I heard that the temperature would drop at night.¡± ¡°Then, don¡¯t go out at night.¡± ¡°I¡¯m going out with my dad for dinnerter.¡± ¡°Then, don¡¯t forget to wear extra clothes.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed upon hearing his reminder. She felt as if she could spend her days talking nonsense with Bai Qi and it would not make her bored for a second. ¡°H City is quite pretty,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°Later, we should visit this ce together. I heard that this ce is beautiful in the summer. Maybe we could bring Xi Xi when she was on a break as well.¡± Bai Qi naturally did not have any rejection. The couple chatted for a while. Later, Zhang Li Xue stood up and showed Bai Qi around her hotel room. Then, she tugged the curtains and let him see the pretty view outside the window. With the technology, even if they were thousands of miles apart, they could still see each other like this. However, even if he could see his girlfriend like this, Bai Qi thought that it was still not enough. He still missed his little fairy very much. Chapter 332 332 Let You be in Charge Zhang Li Xue woke up early morning and had breakfast with her father in the hotel¡¯s coffee house. Then, someone picked them up at the hotel and drove them around the city. The father and daughter went on sightseeing around the city before they finally headed to the new hotel building. A group of people greeted them at the entrance before they were taken on a tour around the hotel. It was said that the construction had been stopped a year ago. But now that Zhang Group Worldwide had purchased thend, it was estimated that the construction to continue after they were done with some legal procedures. Zhang Li Xue followed the guide and looked around the chalet-style hotel. It was within walking distance of the beach. With some renovation, this ce would definitely attract a lot of customers. She could not help but to look around the ce and snapped a lot of pictures as well. Since her mother was not around, Zhang Li Xue would snap a few photos of her father and send them over. Zhang Li Xue wanted to let her mother know that her father was really working hard in H City. The guide by their side continued to speak, telling them more about the hotel building. ..... A whileter, someone came over and handed over the blueprint. Zhang Li Xue stood at the side as she watched them discussing the hotel building for a long time. Once in a while, her father would turn to her and exin a few things. The tour finally ended just after the lunch hour. The guide invited them over to have lunch together. However, Zhang Yu Han chose to reject the invitation. Zhang Yu Han spoke briefly with his assistant. Then, he waved his hand to his daughter and the two of them alighted the car together. ¡°Daddy, your assistant isn¡¯ting with us?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked when she saw that the assistant left with the others. ¡°Mmm... It¡¯s been a while since we had lunch with just us,¡± Zhang Yu Han said. He nced at his daughter and spoke, ¡°What do you want to eat?¡± Zhang Li Xue pondered over this question. ¡°Well, since you are treating me to this meal, I wouldn¡¯t mind anything as long as it is expensive.¡± Zhang Yu Hanughed at his daughter¡¯s answer. ¡°Then, how about a vegetarian restaurant?¡± Hearing her father¡¯s words, made her pout. ¡°Daddy...¡± Zhang Yu Hanughed again. He stretched his arms and patted her daughter¡¯s head briefly. ¡°Alright. I know. We¡¯ll go somewhere else.¡± Fortunately, he had asked around for a good restaurant rmendation in H City. A weak smile curled on his lips. Zhang Yu Han realized that his daughter¡¯s eating habit was quite simr to histe grandfather¡¯s. Both of them did not like to eat vegetables that much. Back then, his grandfather, Zhang Jing doted on Zhang Li Xue a lot. The two of them spent quite a lot of time together. Later, his daughter picked up his grandfather¡¯s eating habits. The car continued to cruise along the road with the beach scenery. After driving for almost twenty minutes, the two of them reached a restaurant on the hill. They entered the restaurant together and were greeted by the waiter. They were ushered to the second floor where they could view the beach scenery. The water was blue and the sea wind blew. Standing in this ce and watching this scenery made her feel rxed. Zhang Li Xue could not help but snap a few photos and posted them on her social media. Just a few secondster, her friends came to thement section, asking her to tell them about this ce. However, the person she was waiting for had not replied. Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh. She could already guess that Bai Qi should be busy in the hospital. She wanted to let him see this beautiful scenery as well. ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Why are you sighing?¡± Zhang Li Xue snapped out of her trance as she heard her father¡¯s voice. ¡°Nothing.¡± Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze shyly. She could not tell her father that she was still thinking about her boyfriend. However, how can her father not know what was going on in his daughter¡¯s mind? After all, he too has been young once. Zhang Yu Han was curious to know about his daughter¡¯s rtionship with Bai Qi. However, he thought that asking about it would be too awkward. He let out a cough and looked at the beach scenery. ¡°What do you think about the new hotel?¡± Zhang Li Xue thought of her father¡¯s question properly. Then, the two of them began to discuss a few matters about the hotel. Their expression became serious. When her brow furrowed, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face would resemble her father the most. The waiter sent the food to their table, but their discussion did not stop even as they ate. Zhang Yu Han listened to his daughter¡¯s opinion seriously while giving his input as well. After a while, he raised his ss and took a sip. His gaze lowered as if he was thinking of something. When he looked at his daughter again, there was a faint smile on his face. Seeing the look on her father¡¯s face puzzled her. Before Zhang Li Xue could ask about it, her father had already spoken again. ¡°Then, I¡¯m nning to let you be in charge of this new hotel. Li Xue, what do you think?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her father with a dazed look on her face. ¡°Ah?¡± Daddy, what do you mean?¡± The father and daughter were looking at each other for a long time. Seeing that her father did not seem to be joking, Zhang Li Xue then sat up straight. ¡°Daddy, it¡¯s not appropriate, right? I haven¡¯t learned enough about the hotel business. Moreover, I don¡¯t know anything much about this.¡± She knew well that if she wanted to continue working in this family business, this was something that she had to do. This could be considered a test for her as well. ¡°Of course, I won¡¯t let you do everything by yourself. There will be a few people to help you. If you have anything that you don¡¯t understand, you can alwayse to me and ask,¡± Zhang Yu Han said. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry. Taking this project won¡¯t mean that you will have to stay in H City. Your mother ad I still wanted you to apany us for a long time.¡± Zhang Li Xue decided to take some time to think of her father¡¯s words. Chapter 333 333 Choosing a Ring Zhang Li Xue told Bai Qi about her discussion with her father. Although Bai Qi did not understand the business well, he thought that it would be a good opportunity for his girlfriend to take this offer and learn. After all, her father would still be by her side and teach her what she did not understand. Bai Qi was trying to be very supportive of his girlfriend. Zhang Li Xue already had her answer, but after talking with Bai Qi, she began to feel more at ease. The couple chatted for a while before they had to hang up as someone was looking for Bai Qi. Bai Qi went to check on his patient and spoke to the family for a bit. When he returned to his office again, Bai Qi sat in front of hisputer and started to browse through some websites. For the past few weeks, Bai Qi has been looking for ideas on how he wanted to propose to his girlfriend. He saw that there were many ideas online, but he was not sure which one would be suitable for his little fairy. He just wanted to make a good proposal so that Zhang Li Xue would have no way to reject him. ..... After reading theizen¡¯s ideas, Bai Qi was still undecided. Soon, it was time for him to clock out. As he did not have to work the night shift, Bai Qi decided to leave the hospital on time. Today, he nned to visit some jewelry stores to look for a ring. Actually, Bai Qi has been visiting a few jewelry shops during his off day. But he still could not make his decision regarding the ring. In his opinion, every ring would look pretty on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s finger. However, he could not possibly buy them all, right? This time, Bai Qi headed to the city center and visited one of the famous jewelry shops. The moment he walked into the shop a shop attendant walked over and asked him what he was looking for. After learning that Bai Qi was looking for a ring, the shop attendant led him inside and showed him the popr styles. Bai Qi looked at the rings with big diamonds and thought that they did not match his little fairy. Although Zhang Li Xue came from a wealthy family, she was not someone who liked to show off. His little fairy was someone who would choosefort. Moreover, Bai Qi had never seen her wearing a ring as an essory before. Therefore, he could guess that one with a big diamond would not be something that she liked. He knew that Zhang Li Xue loved ying basketball. Something like this would not be suitable for her. Bai Qi heaved a sigh. There were only a few days before Zhang Li Xue would turn to Y City, but he still could not make up his mind about choosing a ring. Bai Qi began to wonder if the proposal would go as smooth as he wanted it to be. Moreover, he still hasn¡¯t made up his mind about how he was going to propose to her. Just as he thought that he might not be able to choose a ring today, his eyes caught attention on one ring in the disy ss. It was a gold ring with a small diamond. The design looked quite simple. But what he liked about this ring was that the ring would look like twisted vines with a small flower. The moment he saw this ring, he was reminded of the first time he saw Zhang Li Xue in her flower girl dress. After staring at the ring for a long time, Bai Qi finally let the shop attendant show him the ring. The more he looked at it, the more he thought that this would be the one. It might be slightly pricey, but Bai Qi did not mind spending just a little bit for his girlfriend. After making his payment, Bai Qi finally left the shop with ease. Now that he had the ring, the next thing he should do is make his n for the proposal. Before he went home, Bai Qi did not forget to stop by a noodle shop and bought some dinner for himself and his little sister. When he arrived, his little sister was sitting alone in the living room, doing her homework. The moment she saw her brother walk in, Bai Xi Xi¡¯s expression lit up. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, you are back!¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Are you doing your homework?¡± ¡°Well, it¡¯s almost finished. There¡¯s one question that I don¡¯t understand well.¡± Bai Qi stretched his hand and patted his sister¡¯s head. ¡°I¡¯ll help you to look at itter.¡± Her eyes lit up. Then, her nose picked up the smell of something delicious. Bai Xi Xi then noticed the takeaway bag in her brother¡¯s hand. ¡°I bought some noodles for our dinner,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°After I showered, we can eat together, alright?¡± Bai Xi Xi heard that they were going to have noodles for dinner and was immediately happy. As her brother went to get changed, Bai Xi Xi continued to finish her homework. After Bai Qi came out, the siblings sat together in the dining room and had their dinner. Bai Qi was at ease when he saw that his sister enjoyed her dinner. He thought of the ring that he had purchased earlier and spoke, ¡°Xi Xi, I have something to tell you. But you have to promise that you have to keep this matter a secret.¡± The little girl looked at her brother with a serious look on her face. ¡°Brother, I will keep this secret.¡± She made a gesture to zip her lips tightly. Bai Qiughed when he saw her action. ¡°I¡¯m nning to propose to your Pretty Sister soon. Xi Xi, what do you think about this?¡± ¡°Propose? Brother Bai Qi, are you going to marry my Pretty Sister?¡± ¡°Un.¡± ¡°Then, after you marry, my Pretty Sister is going to stay with us together?¡± Bai Qi leaned over and nodded again. Her eyes lit up. ¡°Then, when are you going to propose? I like Pretty Sister very much. It¡¯s good that she can live together with us. Then, I can see her every day.¡± Bai Qiughed. He had a feeling that his little sister was nning to fight him for Zhang Li Xue again. Although his girlfriend and his little sister had a good rtionship, Bai Qi was worried that his little sister would have another opinion. Seeing that his sister was not against this idea made him feel more at ease. Chapter 334 334 Never Felt So Afraid This time, the architect came over to look at the hotel. As his daughter had already made her decision to ept this challenge, Zhang Yu Han chose to stand by her side as he let her discuss the hotel with the others. Once in a while, he would give in his input as well. Although his daughter was reluctant to ept this job in the beginning, Zhang Yu Han could see that the girl had her ideas as well. Listening to her discussing with the architect as well as the manager made him smile. Zhang Yu Han thought that he had made a good decision when he decide to let his daughter be involved in this hotel project. He almost could not believe how much his little princess had grown up. After exchanging a few ideas with the others, Zhang Li Xue walked over to her father and looked at him cautiously. Seeing that everyone else was not paying attention, Zhang Li Xue then asked, ¡°Daddy, what do you think? Did I do alright?¡± Zhang Yu Han chuckled. ¡°Mmm... You did well. After all, you are my daughter.¡± A sheepish smile curled on her lips. ..... ¡°Let¡¯s go and shop around the city after dinner,¡± Zhang Yu Han spoke. ¡°I promised your mother that I would bring her something.¡± ording to the n, there would be another meeting with the manager in the morning. Then, the two of them would head back to Y City in the evening and arrive before midnight. If they did not go out this evening, they would not have much time to shop around. Hearing her father¡¯s words, Zhang Li Xue naturally did not have any objection. She wanted to buy something for Bai Qi and Bai Xi Xi as well. There were a few local snacks from H City that she wanted the siblings to try. Zhang Li Xue could already imagine that Bai Xi Xi was going to love it. Zhang Li Xue took out her sk and drank a few sips of water. After a long discussion with the manager and the architect, she was indeed feeling a little thirsty. Just in time, the manager called her, wanting to discuss the structure in the lobby. ¡°Go.¡± Zhang Yu Han nodded. He took his phone and smiled. ¡°I¡¯m going to step out for a while and call your mother.¡± The line inside the building was not very clear. It¡¯s better to call his wife outside. Besides, there were a few things that he wanted to tell his wife as well. Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Alright. Daddy, you go ahead. I¡¯ll wait for you inside.¡± Zhang Yu Han watched as his daughter went after the manager until her figure could no longer be seen. Then, he turned around and walked over to the vehicle. Seeing that his assistant approaching, Zhang Yu Han instructed the man to look after his daughter inside the hotel building. Then, leaning on the vehicle, Zhang Yu Han took out his phone and dialed his wife¡¯s number. The phone call was connected after a few seconds. Hearing his wife¡¯s voice on the other line made him feel more at ease. ¡°How is it?¡± Li Qin Yao asked. ¡°Did you enjoy your time with Li Xue?¡± Zhang Yu Hanughed. ¡°It¡¯s not that bad.¡± A heavy sigh escaped him. ¡°Qin Yao, our daughter has really grown up, right?¡± ¡°Mmm... Yu Han, the two of us have grown old as well.¡± The corner of his lips tilted up when he heard his wife¡¯s words. The two of them have been together for years. Their hair had already turned a little white, but Zhang Yu Han thought that his wife was still the prettiest as the first time he saw her. ¡°You¡¯reing back tomorrow evening right?¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. ¡°Should I go and pick up you and Li Xue from the airport?¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. The flight will be arriving a few minutes before midnight. I don¡¯t want to tire you.¡± Li Qin Yao pursed her lips. ¡°But I miss you and Li Xue.¡± His heart was touched, but Zhang Yu Han still did not allow his wife to pick him up from the airport. Otherwise, he would be worried if his wife had to drive alone. In the end, Li Qin Yao could only agree to wait for them at home. The husband and wife chatted for a long time. They were not used to being apart for a long time and they were missing each other terribly. Seeing that the two of them had chatted for a long time, Li Qin Yao reminded her husband to check on their daughter. Zhang Yu Han hung up his phone and was about to head back into the hotel building to look for the others. He was about to dial his assistant¡¯s number when he felt his body swaying. In the beginning, Zhang Yu Han thought that there was something wrong with his body. However, he soon noticed that the ground was shaking, causing him unable to stand still. He could onlyy low to protect himself. An earthquake! Zhang Yu Han raised his head when he heard a loud rumble in front of him. His eyes were wide as he watched the building gradually copse. His heart skipped a beat. Zhang Yu Han still remembered that everyone else was still in the building, including his daughter. ¡°No!¡± His lips parted. Zhang Yu Han wanted to go over and look for his daughter, but the tremor made it difficult for him to stand. The tremor finally stopped after a while, but the rumble in front of him continued. Zhang Yu Han stood up quickly and ran over as he watched the building in front of his copse. His heart was beating furiously. Soon, everything stopped and the atmosphere turned quiet. Zhang Yu Han stood in front of the copsed entrance with his mind nk. His face paled. Zhang Yu Han had never felt so afraid. His little princess was still inside! But, he could not enter the ce and had no idea where she was. ¡°Li Xue!¡± Zhang Yu Han started to run around the building. His breathing was heavy as he began to search for his daughter. Chapter 335 335 I Can¡¯t Find Our Daughter Y City Hospital, As the nurse turned around and left his office, Bai Qi grabbed his phone and dialed his girlfriend¡¯s number. He waited for a while before the call finally entered the voice message. Seeing that she did not pick up the phone, Bai Qi could guess that his girlfriend should be busy with her work in H City. Earlier that day, Zhang Li Xue had mentioned meeting with the architect and the others to discuss the hotel building. After sending her a text, he then left his phone in the office and headed to the operating theatre. There was an important surgery and it was expected that it will take them a few hours. He thought that he would be able to talk to his little fairy before going in. But it seemed that he will have to wait until the surgery is over. ... Back in H City, ..... A group of people began to gather around the copsed hotel building. Perhaps, the structure of the building itself was not that sturdy. Perhaps, cheap materials were used previously to build this hotel. Therefore, after the earthquake, the building easily copsed. Zhang Yu Han stood in front of the building, pulling out the rubble by hands one by one. At the side, the people who lived nearby began toe to look at the situation and helped him. Someone called the authorities for help, but it seemed that they might be arriving a littlete. There were a lot of affected areas and there are many ces to go. In the end, Zhang Yu Han could only rely on the local people for help. Zhang Yu Han has been working on removing the rubble for a long time without resting. The only thing that he could think of was his daughter. All sorts of emotions went through him and all sorts of thoughts went through his mind as he continued to look for her. At this time, Zhang Yu Han was regretting his decision toe to H City. If he did not take his daughter to this city, his daughter would be safe. He shouldn¡¯t let his daughter go with the others. He should have stayed close to her side. He should have... Zhang Yu Han snapped out of his thought when he felt someone tugging on his shoulder. His eyes narrowed dangerously. One could see that he was annoyed that someone had disturbed him as he was looking for his daughter. Turning around, Zhang Yu Han saw a young man standing in front of him. ¡°Hey, Mister, your phone has been ringing for a while, the young man spoke. It was only now that Zhang Yu Han realized that his phone has been ringing for a while. He thanked the young man before pulling his phone from his pocket. Seeing the name on the caller ID made his heart lurch. Zhang Yu Han did not know just how was he going to talk to his wife about what happened. However, he knew very well that if he did not answer this call, his wife will only be worried. After a brief hesitation, Zhang Yu Han finally picked up the phone call. He pressed the phone to his ear and heard his wife¡¯s anxious voice. ¡°Yu Han, is that you?¡± ¡°Un. It¡¯s me.¡± Zhang Yu Han¡¯s voice was hoarse. ¡°Yu Han, I saw it on the news,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. ¡°They were reporting the earthquake in H City everywhere.¡± Li Qin Yao was watching the television when she first saw the breaking news. A lot of photos and videos were shared. The moment she saw the news, Li Qin Yao began to worry about her husband and daughter. She grabbed her phone and called her husband and daughter anxiously. Her daughter¡¯s number could not be reached. Then, Li Qin Yao seemed to remember that her husband had mentioned that the signal in the building was not that good. She dialed her husband¡¯s number. However, her husband was not picking up the call. Li Qin Yao was anxious. As time pass by, her heartbeat elerated and she was unable to calm down. Fortunately, after dialing his number for the fifth time, the man finally picked up the phone. ¡°Yu Han, fortunately, you are safe.¡± This time, she did not go with her husband on this trip. If something was to happen to her husband, Li Qin Yao did not know how she was going to face it. ¡°Are you alright?¡± Zhang Yu Han bit his lips to control his emotion. ¡°Un. I¡¯m alright.¡± ¡°What about Li Xue?¡± Li Qin Yao asked. ¡°Is she alright?¡± Zhang Yu Han felt a lump in his throat. Tears brimmed under his eyes. He did not know just how was he going to tell his wife that he could not find their daughter. His lips parted for a few times, but he could not bear to tell his wife what happened. Zhang Yu Han looked at the rubble in front of him and whimpered. ¡°Qin Yao...¡± All of the sudden, Zhang Yu Han could feel his legs getting weaker. He knelt on the ground and swept his gaze around him. ¡°Yu Han, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Li Qin Yao could sense that something had happened. ¡°Yu Han?¡± ¡°Qin Yao...¡± Zhang Yu Han called his wife¡¯s name with difficulties again. He inhaled a deep breath and spoke, ¡°Li Xue was in that hotel building when the earthquake happened.¡± Li Qin Yao¡¯s heart skipped a beat. She could tell that something had happened to their daughter. ¡°The building copsed,¡± Zhang Yu Han spoke. ¡°Li Xue... she was in the building along with the others. Qin Yao, I can¡¯t find our daughter.¡± As the words left his lips, Zhang Yu Han broke down and cried. He raised his hand and clutched at his chest. It was painful. Zhang Yu Han inhaled a deep breath again to calm down. He reminded himself that he have to be strong. He could not break down now. His daughter was still waiting for him. He has to look for her. Li Qin Yao was in a pain as well. Zhang Li Xue was the daughter that they both doted on. She had carried her for months before giving birth to her. Their rtionship was very good. Her daughter would share everything with her. The thought that her daughter was trapped somewhere in the building and they were still unaware of her well-being made her heart ached. However, Li Qin Yao could feel that her husband was in a lot of pain than her. Everyone knows just how much Zhang Yu Han loved his daughter. Moreover, he was by Zhang Li Xue¡¯s side when the incident happened. Li Qin Yao forced herself to calm down. ¡°Yu Han, it¡¯s alright. You go and look for Li Xue again. I will call Qi Ming Wei and the others for help. Li Xue will be alright. We¡¯re going to find her soon.¡± Chapter 336 336 What Does it Mean? Bai Qi spent almost four hours in the operating theatre. When he came out, he was already exhausted from the operation. After he cleaned up, Bai Qi walked over to the nurse¡¯s station, wanting to check his patient¡¯s condition. He spoke briefly with Nurse Tian before turning to look at the record on theputer. ¡°Nurse Tian, have you seen it?¡± A nurse walked over to the nurse¡¯s station and whispered to Nurse Tian. Nurse Tian raised her head to look at the young nurse beside her. ¡°Ah Li, what are you talking about?¡± ¡°It was all over the news,¡± Ah Li said. ¡°A few hours ago, there was an earthquake in H City. Who knew that the earthquake would be so bad? I heard that a few buildings copsed. The scene looked quite bad.¡± Nurse Tian looked at the young nurse in shock. ¡°Really?¡± She took out her phone, wanting to check on the news as well.¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± Nurse Tian raised her head and saw that Bai Qi was looking at her anxiously. ¡°Doctor Bai, it¡¯s nothing.¡± The young nurse panicked. She had thought that Doctor Bai was angry because they were discussing some matters during working hours. She had tried hard to lower her voice, but it seemed that Doctor Bai could still hear her words. ..... Bai Qi¡¯s expression turned darker. ¡°I¡¯m asking you again. What are you talking about?¡± His tone was a little heavy. He was very sure that he had heard the nurses discussing an earthquake. If he was not mistaken, the young nurse had mentioned H City. Nurse Tian stood between Bai Qi and the young nurse. ¡°Doctor Bai, it¡¯s nothing. Ah Li was just telling me about an ident in H City.¡± His heart skipped a beat. It was really H City? All of a sudden, his chest was in so much pain. Breathing became very difficult for him. His body turned cold. At the side, Nurse Tian continued to talk about the earthquake in H City. However, Bai Qi could no longer hear her words. All he could think about was his girlfriend, Zhang Li Xue! Before Nurse Tian could finish her sentences, Bai Qi had already run away. The nurses frowned as they watched Doctor Bai run along the hospital corridor. It was rare to see Doctor Bai this anxious and they were wondering if something might happen. Once he reached his room, Bai Qi took his phone which was on the table. The light in his eyes gradually dimmed. Bai Qi had spent almost four hours in the operation theatre. Zhang Li Xue hasn¡¯t replied to him within these four hours... His heart was beating furiously. His hand trembled as he held his phone. Bai Qi dialed Zhang Li Xue¡¯s number and prayed that she will answer soon. However, his heart turned colder when he could not reach for her. Bai Qi tried again and again. Each time, he would only get disappointed. He can¡¯t reach his girlfriend and he did not know what he should do! Bai Qi inhaled a deep breath. After a while, he decided to call her father¡¯s number. Hearing the tone made him feel more at ease. Soon, someone picked up the phone. ¡°Hello? Bai Qi?¡± Bai Qi closed his eyes and inhaled. ¡°Uncle, I heard about the earthquake. Are you and Li Xue-¡± ¡°Li Xue is still trapped,¡± Zhang Yu Han¡¯s voice was a little hoarse. ¡°I don¡¯t know where is she or how she is doing now. The rescue team is doing all they can to find her.¡± A lot of people have been calling him for the past few hours. By this time, Zhang Yu Han had calmed down a bit. However, each time that he was on the phone, his voice would sounded monotone. Bai Qi was unable to ept what he just heard. His little fairy was trapped? What does it mean? ¡°I¡¯m sorry. Bai Qi, I can¡¯t talk too long. I still have to look for Li Xue.¡± Bai Qi snapped out of his trance. After saying a few more words, the call ended. Bai Qi slumped on his chair as he stared at the ceiling for a long time. His thought was filled by Zhang Li Xue. He was still unable to believe that something had happened to her. Right now, they still did not know whether Zhang Li Xue was alive or dead. Bai Qi covered his face with both hands and cried. The pain in his heart was too unbearable. Zhang Li Xue was the light in his life. When everything in this world seemed to disappoint him, this little fairy would show up and tell him that everything would be alright. If something happened to her, how was he going to survive? In this life, Bai Qi had lost a lot of people whom he cared about. He did not know how he was going to handle another blow. No! He can¡¯t just stay and do nothing. ording to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s father, the rescue team is still doing their best to find her. Before they could find her, Bai Qi wanted to believe that Zhang Li Xue is still alive and well. His little fairy is still waiting for him to look for her. Suddenly, he stood up again. Bai Qi wiped his face with his hands furiously before he walked out. His colleagues noticed that Bai Qi¡¯s expression was a little strange and no one dared to ask him. Bai Qi finally arrived in front of a room. He knocked on the door and waited to be given permission to enter. When Qi Zheng saw Bai Qi standing in front of him, he immediately knew that his student came to find him for his niece. Qi Zheng had heard about the situation in H City. A few minutes ago, his cousin, Qi Ming Wei called to tell him that he was going over to help look for Zhang Li Xue. In fact, everyone in the group nned to go over and offered their help. ¡°Doctor Qi, I need a favor. I want to go to H City,¡± Bai Qi spoke. ¡°I want to look for Li Xue.¡± Qi Zheng stared at the young man for a while. ¡°Then, what about your little sister?¡± ¡°I will ask someone I know to look after her.¡± Looking at the determination on Bai Qi¡¯s face, Qi Zheng knew that nothing he would say would change Bai Qi¡¯s mind. After a while, Qi Zheng finally heaved a long sigh. ¡°I¡¯m going to H City as well. The flight will be departing in four hours,¡± Qi Zheng said. ¡°You go back and pack up first. As for your sister, let her stay with my wife for a few days. I will talk to the higher-ups about this.¡± His eyes widened in surprise, knowing that his mentor was helping him. Bai Qi stood up straight and bowed. ¡°Thank you, Doctor Qi.¡± Chapter 337 337 You Have to Save Li Xue Qi Ming Wei and Li Qin Yao were among the first to arrive in H City. Knowing that Li Qin Yao was worried about both her husband and daughter, Qi Ming Wei offered toe with him on a private jet to H City. The moment they arrived, Qi Ming Wei quickly instructed his people to bring them over to the site. The sky darkened when they arrived. The beach view was beautiful, but no one was in the mood to look at the scenery. At this time, the rescue team was still working hard to remove the rubble and rescue the people underneath the copsed building. Six victims were still trapped. Li Qin Yao quickly looked for her husband. The moment she saw him from a distance, Li Qin Yao sprinted over. The couple met halfway and hugged each other tightly. ¡°Qin Yao,¡± Zhang Yu Han tightened his grip around his wife¡¯s shoulder. He buried his head in her neck for a long time, seeking constion. The image of the building copsing in front of him would y in his head again and again. He was unable to erase it away from his head. Li Qin Yao stroked his back while whispering some constion words. ..... After a long time, the couple finally pulled away. Li Qin Yao stood on tiptoed as she wiped the tears around her husband¡¯s face. ¡°It¡¯s going to be alright. Ming Wei and the others are here. They will help to find her.¡± Zhang Yu Han nodded. Before they found his daughter, he was not going to give up. As the sky turned darker, Qi Ming Wei let a few people light up the light to continue to look for the victims. A few tents were set up to ease the rescue mission. The temperature around H City began to drop. Li Qin Yao took out the thick coat she brought with her and wrapped them around her husband¡¯s shoulder. ¡°It¡¯s fine. I¡¯m not that cold.¡± Li Qin Yao stopped him before he could take off the coat around his body. ¡°Just put them on you. Yu Han, you have to look after yourself. Otherwise, how are you going to look for Li Xue?¡± Hearing his wife¡¯s words, Zhang Yu Han obediently put on the coat around his body. However, he could not help but worry about his daughter. It was cold. He wondered if his little girl would be cold. He could still remember the clothes on his daughter¡¯s body. It was not very thick to help her warm up in this cold temperature. At this time, Qi Ming Wei walked over with two bowls of hot porridge. He nced at Li Qin Yao and gave her a nod. ¡°Yu Han, you have to eat something as well. You are going to need the energy to keep searching for Li Xue.¡± Zhang Yu Han was going to tell him that he was not hungry. However, he knew well that if he did not eat, his wife would not eat as well. He still remembered that he was the man of the house. He cannot fall now. Zhang Yu Han took a sip of his porridge. Then, he looked at Qi Ming Wei and asked, ¡°How is it? How long do you think it will take for us to find her?¡± ¡°Just finish your meal first. Then, I will tell you.¡± Zhang Yu Han shot him a dagger look. He disliked Qi Ming Wei¡¯s threat, but he had no other choice but to listen to Qi Ming Wei¡¯s words. He finished his porridge with a few sips. Then, he looked at Qi Ming Wei again. The look on his face was as if he was holding a grudge against Qi Ming Wei. However, Qi Ming Wei know best that his friend was not really angry at him. Qi Ming Wei pursed his lips as he thought of what his men had told him earlier. He wondered if he should hide some matters from his friend. However, in the end, Qi Ming Wei decided to tell him the truth. ¡°At this time, the rescue team is not very sure how long they will be able to find Li Xue.¡± Zhang Yu Han¡¯s expression remained cold. However, his heart was hurting badly. ¡°They are not very sure where did Li Xue and the others had gone to. Moreover, with the building¡¯s structure, it would be a little hard to find them. They have to be careful. With one small mistake, the building would copse and injure the others.¡± Zhang Yu Han understood that this rescue mission would not be that easy. ¡°Whatever it is, you have to save Li Xue.¡± Qi Ming Wei patted his friend on the shoulder. ¡°I know. I will do my best. I watched her grow up. Li Xue is someone that I considered my daughter. I will definitely find her and bring her up.¡± Taking a deep breath, Qi Ming Wei then hugged his friend tightly. ¡°The others will be here before midnight. Yu Han, everyone wille over to help you look for Li Xue. We will find her.¡± Qi Ming Wei was someone that he trust the most. Hearing his words, made him feel more at ease. ... Everything around her was dark. Zhang Li Xue opened her eyes slowly and looked at her surroundings. She tried to move her body, but the pain made her whimper. It was too painful! Her legs were especially too painful! ¡°Daddy.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s voice was a bit hoarse. She wanted to shout out, but could not find her voice. Her eyes narrowed as she tried to adjust her sight in the dark. However, she could not see anything around her. Zhang Li Xue tried to recall what had happened to her. After talking to her father for a while, Zhang Li Xue went back into the hotel building to look for the architecture and the managers. Her father¡¯s assistant was staying close to her. They were discussing a few matters regarding the hotel development. The others went to another room and Zhang Li Xue told them that she wanted to look at the lounge for a while longer. Just then, the ground started to shake. Realizing that it was an earthquake, she quickly found a ce to hide. However, the building around her started to copse and there were not many ces for her to hide. Zhang Li Xue moved to another pir when the ceiling copsed. Because she was avoiding the ceiling, she tripped and fell. Something heavy hit on her back. And then, everything around her went ck. Chapter 338 338 Zhang Li Xue was Not with Them Zhang Li Xue shifted her body in the dark. Her lips were pursed tightly as she tried to bear the pain. After sessfully leaning on the pir, Zhang Li Xue could not help but cry. She could not see what was going on, but Zhang Li Xue knew that her legs were injured. Zhang Li Xue moved her hands around to touch anything within her reach. A breath of relief escaped her once she found that her bag was still beside her. However, her bag was in the rubble. With a few tugs, Zhang Li Xue managed to pull it away. The slight movement made her so tired. Zhang Li Xue inhaled a few deep breaths. Then, she took out her phone, wanting to call her father. However, she soon found out that her phone was no longer working. The screen broke. No matter how many times Zhang Li Xue pressed the button, she could not switch on her phone. Zhang Li Xue could only lean on the pir again in disappointment. ..... Tears streamed down her face. She could not help but worry about her father. Zhang Li Xue hoped that her father was not in the building when the earthquake happened. She did not want anything to happen to him. Her father would be worried when he could not find her. She wanted to let her father know that she was safe, but had no way to contact him. Zhang Li Xue wiped the tears from her face. She bit her lips as she told herself that she was going to survive this. At this time, Zhang Li Xue did not know just how long has it been since she had been trapped inside the building. But, she knew that her father would be looking for her. Taking a deep breath, Zhang Li Xue then tried to shout for help. However, her voice was too weak and she could not hear anything other than her own voice. She did not know where she was or where was everyone else. ... Bai Qi and the others arrived at the side just after midnight. When they arrived. There were a lot of people around the site. Everyone was working together to remove the rubble to save the people who were trapped underneath the copsed building. His gaze was on the building. Bai Qi swept his gaze around the ce, trying to guess his girlfriend¡¯s position. ¡°You guys are here as well. Thank you.¡± Hearing the voice, Bai Qi turned and saw Zhang Li Xue¡¯s mother walking in their direction. She walked over to Qi Ming Wei¡¯s wife, Yang Ran. The two of them were hugging each other tightly as Yang Ran spoke a few constion words. ¡°The others arrived an hour ago,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke as she pulled away from her friend¡¯s embrace. She turned to Qi Zheng and Feng An Yu and nodded. ¡°There will be a briefing on thetest situation soon.¡± ¡°Where¡¯s Yu Han?¡± Qi Zheng asked. ¡°He should be with the others.¡± Li Qin Yao pointed at the tent at the side. ¡°Go ahead.¡± Bai Qi watched as Qi Zheng and the others left. He stepped forward and looked at Li Qin Yao¡¯s haggard face. ¡°Aunty.¡± Li Qin Yao¡¯s eyes started to get teary again when she saw Bai Qi. Her lips parted, but no words seemed toe out. She still remembered that her husband had mentioned his meeting with Bai Qi. Li Qin Yao knew that Bai Qi adored her daughter and was nning to propose. Seeing him made her heart ache. She could tell that Bai Qi too was in pain after hearing the news. Bai Qi walked closer and hugged the elder woman. ¡°Aunty, we will find her. Li Xue will be alright.¡± Li Qin Yao blinked and the tears streamed down her face. ¡°Bai Qi, thank you foring over.¡± Bai Qi helped to support Li Qin Yao and the two of them walked over to the tents together. When he arrived, Bai Qi was introduced to several of Zhang Li Xue¡¯s uncles and aunties who came to help. Everyone came from all parts of the country to look for the girl. Qi Ming Wei stood at the center and gave a briefing on the situation. By this time, they had managed to find out the location where the architect and the others were trapped. However, Zhang Li Xue was not with them. Their emotions fluctuated. A few seconds ago, they were relieved to hear that the group was found. However, their hope was crushed again upon hearing that Zhang Li Xue was not with them. Li Qin Yao hugged her husband tightly and buried her face in his chest. They all understood that the longer it take to find Li Xue, the more dangerous the situation would be for her. They still did not know whether Zhang Li Xue was injured or not. ording to the rescue team, rescuing the group of men would be quite tricky. They will have to be careful and avoid injuring others. Bai Qi stood at the side while listening to the briefing carefully. Once it ended, Bai Qi walked over to Qi Ming Wei and volunteered to help with the rescue mission. Qi Ming Wei warned him that he could not be reckless and had to listen to the rescue team¡¯s instructions. Otherwise, it was better for him to stand at the side and wait. Bai Qi quickly agreed. No matter what, he could not stand at the side and watch. He wanted to look for Li Xue. Or else, he could not be at ease. Just as they were about to make their move, a pair of a husband and wife walked over to the tent. Zhang Yu Han looked at the friend in front of him and nodded. ¡°Long Fei, you are here as well.¡± ¡°I heard from Lu Xun ande over as soon as I can,¡± Long Fei said. He nced at the team who were preparing to go and continue the rescue mission and spoke, ¡°Have they found your daughter yet?¡± Zhang Yu Han swallowed. Then, he shook his head. ¡°They found the others. However, Li Xue was not with them.¡± He nced at the rescue team and spoke, ¡°They are going to rescue the others and look for Li Xue.¡± Zhang Yu Han understood that the other¡¯s life was as important as his daughters, but his heart was still aching. If Qi Ming Wei did not remind him that he could not act recklessly and hurt his daughter in the process, Zhang Yu Han would surely go over and looked for his daughter with his bare hands. Long Fei nced at his wife before patting Zhang Yu Han on the shoulder. ¡°Rest assured. They will find your daughter. I will go and help them to look for her as well.¡± Zhang Yu Han nodded. ¡°Thank you.¡± Chapter 339 339 Should She Just Give Up? The rescue team was divided into two groups. One group was helping the others to rescue the people that they had located a while ago and another group was going to continue to look for Zhang Li Xue. Bai Qi and the others were joining the group to look for Zhang Li Xue. At this time, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s location was unknown and the others began to scatter to look for her. At the scene, the people continued to shout the girl¡¯s name loudly, hoping that she would be able to hear them and answer. The paramedics were on standby to treat the victims after they are rescued. They were afraid that something had happened to the girl. The longer it takes to rescue her, the more dangerous the situation will be for Zhang Li Xue. Moreover, the temperature around the ce continued to drop. They were now worried that Zhang Li Xue would freeze. It was cold, but Bai Qi¡¯s body was full of sweat. Some of the stones were quite heavy, but it almost seemed as if Bai Qi could not feel anything. In his mind, the most important thing was to look for his little fairy. ..... Thinking of how the girl had to stay alone underneath the rubble made his heart ache. His girlfriend was someone who was afraid of the dark. At night, she had to switch on the lights to sleep. She could only be at ease once someone was apanying her in the dark. Bai Qi could still remember how she had hugged him tightly because she was afraid of sleeping in an unfamiliar ce in the dark. How scared she would be to be trapped alone? Bai Qi was sure that his little fairy was still waiting for them toe and look for her. He had made up his mind that he would not disappoint her. After removing another piece of rubble, Bai Qi stood up straight and wiped the sweat that almost entered his eyes. He swept his gaze around the ce and saw everyone was working hard to look for Zhang Li Xue. Those people are her family who cared about her a lot. From the corner of her eyes, Bai Qi saw a woman approaching the copsed building. A while ago, Bai Qi had seen this woman and another man speaking to Zhang Yu Han. This person should be one of the family¡¯s friends, right? Just then, that woman took out something from her pocket and whispered some words. Bai Qi was not too far from her. Naturally, he was able to hear what that woman had spoken: ¡°Go on, Mushu.¡± His brow furrowed, wondering if he had misheard her words. However, this was not something he should be concerned about. The most important thing was to look for Zhang Li Xue. Bai Qi was about to look away when his gaze met the elder woman¡¯s. Then, he lowered his gaze and started to look for his girlfriend again. He wanted to find her quickly before something bad was going to happen. Bai Qi raised his head and coincidentally met the woman¡¯s gaze again. The woman stretched her hand into the rubble before cing her hand back into her pocket. He could not help but think that this woman¡¯s movement was a little strange. ¡°Hey, you! Young man!¡± the elder woman spoke to him. Her expression was a little anxious. ¡°Help me. I think Li Xue is trapped in this part. I can hear her voice. It¡¯s weak, but I¡¯m very sure of it.¡± Bai Qi quickly headed over to the elder woman¡¯s side. He did not care if this woman was acting suspiciously. Once he heard that Zhang Li Xue was in that area, Bai Qi quickly went over to look for her. Listening to the woman¡¯s instructions, Bai Qi continued to pull out the rocks to look for his girlfriend. He was very careful as he did not want the building to copse again and hurt his girlfriend. ¡°Li Xue!¡± Bai Qi shouted her name, hoping that she was going to answer his call. ... Zhang Li Xue stared at the darkness in front of her and shivered. She did not know just how long has she been trapped underneath the building. But the darkness made her wary of everything around her. Once in a while, she could hear some noise. However, no matter how hard she shouted, no one could hear her voice. Her voice was hoarse. She was in pain, cold, and afraid. In front of her was a copsed pir. Zhang Li Xue was afraid that if she made some movement, the pir would crush her to death. As time passed by, the pain around her legs was starting to numb. Her eyes were starting to droop. She was too cold and too tired. All she wanted to do was to sleep. Just then, Zhang Li Xue heard a familiar voice, calling out her name. Her brow furrowed. Zhang Li Xue tried to focus on the voice, but she could no longer hear it. Her lips turned into a sneer. Zhang Li Xue wondered if perhaps she was dying. Otherwise, how could she hear Bai Qi¡¯s voice calling her name? Everything was her imagination. Her Doctor Bai was thousands of miles away. How can he suddenly appear in this ce? Zhang Li Xue told herself that she should not be too hopeful. She lowered her eyes again, wanting to sumb to the sleepiness. Then, she heard the man¡¯s voice again. ¡°Li Xue!¡± Bai Qi¡¯s voice was loud as if telling her that he was close by. ¡°Li Xue, where are you?¡± Hearing his voice again made her sure that she was not imagining things. Zhang Li Xue forced herself to stay up and shouted, ¡°Bai Qi! I¡¯m here!¡± Tears streamed down her face. Her voice was too hoarse that she did not know whether Bai Qi was going to hear it. What if he missed her and could not find her in time? Zhang Li Xue shouted the man¡¯s name a few times, hoping that he could hear her. However, she could no longer hear Bai Qi¡¯s voice. Her heart lurched, wondering if Bai Qi had missed her and had gone to look at some other ces. Zhang Li Xue had never felt so disheartened. Should she just give up? Just then, she heard some movement from the top. Her cry stiffened and her ears perked up to listen. One of the stones on top of her was removed and the light was too bright. Then, she could see Bai Qi¡¯s anxious face through that small opening. Her lips quivered and Zhang Li Xue started to cry again. Chapter 340 340 Zhang Li Xue was Rescued Once they heard that Zhang Li Xue has been found, the others began to gather around to help remove the copsed building around her. They were very careful not to cause any other idents. A while ago, Zhang Li Xue had told him that her legs were in pain. There was a high possibility that she was injured. They don¡¯t know just how badly was her injury. Bai Qi¡¯s heart was at ease now that he had seen his little fairy, alive and the look on his face remained calm. Although he was worried, Bai Qi could only force himself to stay calm. If he started to panic, then, Zhang Li Xue would go panic as well. The only thing he can do was to make her look at him and tell her to stay awake. After a long time, the opening was big enough and Bai Qi was finally able to enter through the gap. Zhang Li Xue looked at the person beside her and started to cry. She spread her arms and the man held her tightly into a hug. Zhang Li Xue buried her face into Bai Qi¡¯s chest as she continued to cry. Her lips parted a few times, wanting to say something. However, Zhang Li Xue was unable to say anything. No words could describe how it felt to be able to hug Bai Qi again after being stuck in this space for a long time. She was terrified that she would not be able to see everyone she loved again. ..... Fortunately... just when she thought that she should give up, Bai Qi appeared by her side to rescue her. The heat around his body as well as his familiar scent assured her that she would be alright. Her fear had immediately dissipated. Using the thermal nket that someone had passed to him earlier, Bai Qi wrapped Zhang Li Xue¡¯s body tightly. His hand stroked her back as he gave her a fewforting words. Now that the person was in his arms, Bai Qi was finally at ease. He ced his palm on her forehead and found that her temperature was a little high. He could only instruct the people up there to prepare some medicine to help her reduce her temperature. After a while, Bai Qi finally pulled away. He scanned his surroundings and saw that the space was too small for others toe in. The light from his shlight helped him to see better. Thinking of how Zhang Li Xue had been stuck in this tiny space for more than twelve hours pained him. While the others were busy removing the copsed building around them, Bai Qi took the time to give her a quick check-up. Other than her high temperature, there were also some cuts and abrasions around her body. Then, he inspected the injury around her legs. He could not find any sign that it was broken, but they still have to go to the hospital to for further inspection. At this time, he could only give her basic first aid. As they were waiting for others to rescue her, Bai Qi gave Zhang Li Xue his phone and let her talk to her parents. The moment Zhang Yu Han heard his daughter¡¯s voice, the tears that he had tried to suppress hade out again. He had thought that he was going to lose his daughter forever. But fortunately, she was found quickly and could be saved. Zhang Yu Han was still ming himself for what happened. He stood by his wife¡¯s side, crying like a child. After a few hours of working together, they finally made enough space for Zhang Li Xue toe out. Bai Qi carried Zhang Li Xue in his arms and came out with the others¡¯ help. The moment Zhang Li Xue was rescued, the people around them started to cheer. Her parents, as well as the paramedics, surrounded Zhang Li Xue. Quickly, Zhang Li Xue was taken to the ambnce where she will be given a thorough check-up. Zhang Yu Han and his wife climbed into the ambnce to go with her. As the ambnce drove away, Bai Qi stood rooted on the ground and watched it until he could no longer see it. Although he wanted to go with her, Bai Qi let her parents apany Zhang Li Xue into the ambnce. At least, he knew that his little fairy was safe now. ¡°You worked hard.¡± Bai Qi snapped out of his trance as he felt someone p his shoulder. Turning around, Bai Qi could see that it was his mentor, Qi Zheng. ¡°Are you injured?¡± Qi Zheng asked. Bai Qi shook his head. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Qi Zheng gave his student a look over. He grabbed Bai Qi¡¯s hand and saw some cuts from lifting some heavy stones. Instantly, his face darkened. ¡°You are a surgeon. Why didn¡¯t you take better care of your hands?¡± Bai Qi could only lower his gaze. He knew that he was at fault. However, Zhang Li Xue was much more important. At that time, Bai Qi did not care about anything else other than his girlfriend. ¡°Doctor Qi, I¡¯m sorry.¡± Other than these words, Bai Qi did not know if he could say anything else. Qi Zheng heaved a long sigh. It wasn¡¯t that he could not understand that Bai Qi was only worried about Zhang Li Xue. He could see that Bai Qi loved her very much. ¡°Come with me,¡± Qi Zheng spoke. ¡°Doctor Qi, where are we going?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you want to go to the hospital and look at Li Xue?¡± His eyes lit up. Bai Qi was still thinking of a way to head over to the hospital. Now that his mentor was going to take him along, of course, Bai Qi was not going to reject his offer. Qi Zheng turned around and stopped again. ¡°Let¡¯s get your hands some treatment on our way there. You still have to return and workter. I already let them give you a few days off. When you return to the hospital, you have to work very hard.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Doctor Qi, I understand.¡± Qi Zheng used his power to help him take a few days off from the hospital. Naturally, he will have to work hard to repay his mentor back. Otherwise, others will only speak badly about Qi Zheng for his special treatment. Chapter 341 341 Bai Qi, Thank You Zhang Li Xue was still in the treatment room when Bai Qi arrived. Her parents, Zhang Yu Han and Li Qin Yao sat at the corner of the corridor, surrounded by many of their friends. Everyone had worked hard to rescue their daughter and now, they were thanking them one by one. Bai Qi stood at the other side, not wanting to disturb them. His gaze was on the doctor¡¯s room, waiting for the doctor toe out and give them an update on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s condition. Zhang Yu Han was still talking to his friends when he saw Bai Qi standing alone in the corner. He excused himself and walked over to the young man¡¯s side. Bai Qi raised his head, noticing that the elder man was walking in his direction. ¡°Uncle.¡± Without warning, Zhang Yu Han spread his arms to hug Bai Qi. He pped Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder a few times and whispered, ¡°Bai Qi, thank you.¡± His gaze softened. Bai Qi understood that Zhang Yu Han was thanking him for helping to save Zhang Li Xue. ¡°Uncle, everyone worked together to find Li Xue.¡± Zhang Yu Han smiled. Of course, he understood that the rescue mission was possible because everyone was working together. However, the person who had carried his daughter out of the ce was Bai Qi. Just because of this, he was thankful for what Bai Qi had done. ..... Zhang Yu Han could not help but think that he would be at ease if her daughter stayed with this young man. He saw how Bai Qi had worked hard to bring his daughter out. At this time, Zhang Yu Han had to admit that her daughter really had good taste in a man. ¡°How did you figure out that Li Xue was trapped in that spot?¡± Zhang Yu Han asked. ¡°It wasn¡¯t me. I think it was one of your friends who located her first,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°That auntie said, she heard Li Xue¡¯s voice and pointed me in the direction.¡± Zhang Yu Han nned to invite his friendster and treat them to a good meal. He needed to thank everyone and show his sincerity. The door slid open. Suddenly, everyone quietened down when they saw the doctore out. The doctor paused for a few seconds when he saw there were a lot of people waiting outside the room. Seeing their concerned look, the doctor decided not to scold them for gathering around. ¡°Doctor, how is my daughter?¡± Li Qin Yao looked at the doctor anxiously. Her daughter has been in the treatment room for a while and Li Qin Yao was beginning to worry that something might happen to her. ¡°Your daughter¡¯s fine. Her left leg is fractured. But with enough rest, she should recover,¡± the doctor said. ¡°Your daughter had a fever and I already gave her some medicine. Right now, she already falls asleep.¡± He swept his gaze at everyone who was gathered around the ce. ¡°Everyone, I know that you are worried about her, but the patient still needs time to rest. You can visit her again when she wakes up.¡± The others naturally understood the doctor¡¯s words. As long as Zhang Li Xue was awake, they would feel more at ease. After saying a few words to Zhang Yu Han and Li Qin Yao, everyone left the hospital to give the family some time together. When everyone had left, Zhang Li Xue was finally brought out of the treatment room and transferred to the ward. Li Qin Yao looked at her husband and shifted her gaze to Bai Qi, who chose to stay and wait for her daughter. Seeing that her daughter was still asleep, Li Qin Yao leaned over to her husband and whispered a few words. Zhang Yu Han shifted his gaze to Bai Qi. He pondered over his wife¡¯s words before walking over to Bai Qi again. ¡°Uncle, Aunt,¡± Bai Qi greeted them politely. Zhang Yu Han cleared his throat and spoke, ¡°The doctor said that Li Xue is sleeping.¡± He nced at his wife and continued, ¡°Your aunt and I are going back to the hotel to rest. Bai Qi, is it alright if you stay here and look after Li Xue? Wait for her to wake up and call us.¡± Bai Qi looked at the couple in surprise. He did not expect that the couple would give him the chance to stay by Zhang Li Xue¡¯s side. ¡°Of course.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Uncle, Aunt, you can rest assured. I will look after Li Xue. When she wakes up, I will let you be the first to know.¡± Li Qin Yao could not help but smile upon hearing his words. ¡°Do you need anything? We can ask someone to send some stuff over.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. I have everything I need.¡± Bai Qi had already packed everything he needed beforeing to H City. When he came with Qi Zheng to the hospital, Bai Qi carried her backpack with him. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll let someone deliver something for you to eat,¡± Li Qin Yao said. Bai Qi decided not to reject the woman¡¯s kind intention. ¡°Alright.¡± He walked the couple to the elevator and watched as they leave. Taking a deep breath, he then turned around and headed to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s ward. He walked into the VIP ward and looked at the person who was sleeping soundly on the bed. Bai Qi went over to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s side to check on her temperature. Seeing that her temperature was no longer as high, Bai Qi heaved in relief. Then, he moved to check her record. Once he saw that there was nothing wrong with his girlfriend, Bai Qi finally took a seat. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes were closed and her chest heaved slowly. His little fairy looked very serene in her sleep. Fortunately, she was alright. Bai Qi recalled everything that happened within the past few hours. He could not describe his feelings when he found out that Zhang Li Xue was involved in this ident. He no longer wanted to experience that feeling again. Bai Qi sat there quietly as he watched his sleeping fairy. He slid his hand underneath her nket and held her hand tightly. He never wanted to let her go. Chapter 342 342 Doctor Bai, You are So Fierce When she woke up again, Zhang Li Xue could feel pain all over her body. However, when she saw the hospital light above her head, Zhang Li Xue was finally at ease. At least, she was no longer in that dark ce. Being stuck in that dark space alone frightened her so much. Her tears streamed down her face as she recalled that moment again. Fortunately, she was saved. Zhang Li Xue tried to move and adjust her position, but she soon realized that something was constricting her movement. Zhang Li Xue turned her head slowly and saw Bai Qi by her side. His head was leaning on the bed as he was holding her hand tightly. Seeing the man sleeping soundlessly beside her made her smile. Zhang Li Xue could still remember that feeling the moment she saw Bai Qi in front of her. She had never thought that Bai Qi woulde to H City to find her. Thinking about this made her heart grow warmer. She shifted her body slightly, wanting to look at Bai Qi¡¯s sleeping face for while longer. ..... However, her body was feeling sore again, making her groan. The slight movement made Bai Qi sit up immediately. He looked all around him and finally his gaze fell on his girlfriend. Seeing that she was awake, Bai Qi stood up and ced his palm on her forehead. Seeing that her temperature was not that high, Bai Qi finally heaved a breath in relief. His gaze shifted to Zhang Li Xue. ¡°How are you feeling? Did you feel pain anywhere?¡± Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips. ¡°Well, my left leg is still hurting.¡± Bai Qi nced at her legs. ¡°The doctor said, your left leg is fractured.¡± He stretched his hand and pushed a few strands of hair behind her ear. ¡°With enough rest, you should recover quickly.¡± Zhang Li Xue saw that her boyfriend¡¯s expression was too serious. She knew that he was worried about her again. ¡°Then, Doctor Bai, when do you think I can start ying basketball again?¡± His sharp gaze found hers again. ¡°You still think about basketball at this time? Zhang Li Xue, if you didn¡¯t rest as the doctor tell you, then, you can forget about ying basketball again.¡± ¡°Doctor Bai, you are so fierce. I was just ying with you.¡± Bai Qi heaved helplessly when he saw the pout on her face. Was this how a patient should act? Even though she was in pain, Zhang Li Xue remained yful. ¡°Bai Qi, I¡¯m thirsty.¡± Zhang Li Xue tugged at the corner of his shirt. His heart grew weak upon seeing her face. ¡°I¡¯ll pour you some water.¡± He turned around and returned to her side a few secondster carrying a ss of water. He helped her to drink and wiped the corner of her lips with tissue paper. ¡°That¡¯s right. I should tell your parents that you are awake.¡± Bai Qi took out her phone and send a text to Zhang Yu Han. He still remembered Zhang Yu Han¡¯s haggard look when he left. By now, he should be in his hotel room and rest. Bai Qi did not want to disturb the man¡¯s sleep and decided to send him a text instead. He put his phone on the bedside table and looked out the window. The sun shoulde out anytime soon. Bai Qi turned to Zhang Li Xue again and found that the girl was staring at him. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?¡± A thought came to his mind. ¡°Are you hungry? Do you want something to eat?¡± ¡°No. I¡¯m not hungry.¡± When she was still stuck in that space, the rescue team had given her some food to eat. Moreover, she did not have the appetite to eat. Her eyes were still on Bai Qi for a long time. Zhang Li Xue thought that a worried Bai Qi was quite adorable as well. Suddenly, Zhang Li Xue spread her arms wide. ¡°But, Doctor Bai, I think I might need a hug.¡± She shifted her body to one side and spoke, ¡°Why don¡¯t youe up here and apany me?¡± ¡°Your leg is still injured.¡± ¡°You will be careful. I don¡¯t think it will be harmful if you stayed on the right side,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Besides, this bed is big enough.¡± Bai Qi pondered over her words for a long time. Seeing the look on her face made him unable to reject her. Carefully, Bai Qi climbed up andy by Zhang Li Xue¡¯s side. He was careful not to touch her injured legs. The moment hey by her side, Zhang Li Xue turned and buried her face into Bai Qi¡¯s chest. She could hear his heartbeat and felt his warm body. Her arms snaked around his waist as she hugged him tightly. Her movement shocked him a bit. Bai Qi was worried that he might identally injure his little fairy and wanted to pull away. ¡°I thought that I was never going to see you again.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s words were soft, but Bai Qi could hear them clearly. His movement halted. He thought of how his little fairy was stuck alone under the building and how scared she should be. Thinking that she was still scared and traumatized by that incident, Bai Qi no longer want to pull away. Instead, he hugged her back. ¡°Bai Qi, I was so frightened.¡± His throat bobbed. ¡°It¡¯s alright. You¡¯re safe now. I¡¯m here. I will stay with you, alright?¡± Other than some consoling words, he did not know what he should say. He was also frightened that he would never see Zhang Li Xue again. However, Bai Qi reminded himself again to stay positive. No matter what, he will find her and Zhang Li Xue would be safe. If it was not for that, Bai Qi did not know how he was going to function. Zhang Li Xue was too important for him. He loved her very much that his heart was going to burst just at the thought of her. ¡°No matter what, I will always find you,¡± Bai Qi whispered. He lowered his head and pressed his lips on her forehead for a long time. ¡°But Zhang Li Xue, you are not allowed to scare me like this again.¡± Chapter 343 343 Let¡¯s Come Back Later Zhang Yu Han and Li Qin Yao headed back to the hospital when the sun was up high in the sky. Knowing that Bai Qi was around to look after their daughter, Li Qin Yao forced her husband to take a long, good sleep. She knew how tired he was after everything they have gone through. Now that Zhang Li Xue was safe and sound, the couple could finally rx and rest. The two of them were too tired that they both slept soundly. Even when Bai Qi send them a text to tell them that Zhang Li Xue was awake, the couple continued to sleep. When they woke up again, it was a few hours after Bai Qi had sent Zhang Yu Han a message. The couple get off the bed and collected anything that their daughter might need before they headed to the hospital. They took a taxi to reach the hospital and went straight t their daughter¡¯s room in the VIP wing. Li Qin Yao pushed the door slightly and peeked into the room. However, her movement halted and she took a step back and closed the door. Seeing the way his wife was acting made Zhang Yu Han puzzled. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you go in?¡± ..... Li Qin Yao ced a finger on her lips. ¡°Yu Han, let¡¯se backter.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°They¡¯re sleeping together.¡± Zhang Yu Han¡¯s expression turned darker. Li Qin Yao could not help butugh when she noticed his expression. ¡°Zhang Yu Han, what are you thinking about? I meant, they are literally sleeping. Bai Qi should be tired after working hard. Let¡¯s give them some time together, alright?¡± Hearing his wife¡¯s exnation, Zhang Yu Han¡¯s expression turned better. However, he still med his wife for this misunderstanding. Why did she have to say that they were sleeping together? ¡°They¡¯re in the hospital,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. ¡°What can they do?¡± Zhang Yu Han sneered. Once upon a time, his wife dared to seduce him in his office. Zhang Li Xue inherited her mother¡¯s mischievousness. Who knows what that girl dared to do? ¡°Alright.¡± Li Qin Yao patted his arms. ¡°Let¡¯s go and arrange Li Xue¡¯s discharge procedure first. Didn¡¯t we agree that we¡¯re going to take her back to Y City?¡± Last night, they consulted Qi Zheng and heard that Zhang Li Xue could be transferred to Y City to recuperate. They wanted their daughter to befortable. They were worried that Zhang Li Xue was traumatized to stay in this city for a long time. Zhang Yu Han nodded. ¡°Qin Yao, apany me to visit the others as well.¡± This time, not only Zhang Li Xue was injured. Zhang Yu Han¡¯s assistant as well as the architect and project managers were stuck in the copsed building during the earthquake. Everyone managed toe out alive, but there were a few of them who was badly injured. As their boss, Zhang Yu Han needed to visit them and offered some help. ... Bai Qi woke up again and the first thing he saw was a face of a fairy. Although Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face was a little haggard and there was a slight cut on her cheek, Bai Qi thought that this fairy still looked beautiful. The most important thing was that Zhang Li Xue was in his arms. Bai Qi could not stop himself from watching her face for a long time. He wanted to make sure that he was not dreaming. That the girl was really in his arms. Thinking about what happened made him so afraid. Bai Qi was sure that he was not the only one who was feeling that way. Suddenly, Zhang Li Xue moved closer and buried her face into his chest. ¡°Don¡¯t look at me like that.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s voice was a little groggy and seductive. ¡°I haven¡¯t washed my face yet.¡± Bai Qi chuckled. ¡°Well, I don¡¯t mind it. My little fairy, you are still beautiful.¡± As if to prove that he was telling her the truth, Bai Qi leaned over to kiss her face a few times. Being called his little fairy made her shy again. Zhang Li Xue thought that Bai Qi was exaggerating. However, she was still very happy. ¡°What time is it?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. Bai Qi turned around and reached for his phone. His brow furrowed when he saw the time. He leaned to kiss his girlfriend on the forehead and spoke, ¡°I should get up first. Later, your parents mighte to look at you.¡± Zhang Li Xue wanted to cuddle with Bai Qi for a while longer. However, as she thought about her parents, Zhang Li Xue had no other choice but to let Bai Qi go. Bai Qi helped his girlfriend to fluff her pillow and let hery downfortably. Suddenly, Zhang Li Xue tugged at his sleeve and looked at him shyly. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? You¡¯re feeling ufortable?¡± Zhang Li Xue shook her head. She bit her lips and finally spoke, ¡°I might need to go to the bathroom.¡± Bai Qi halted. He suddenly thought of a bigger problem. ¡°Do you need me to call the nurse to help you?¡± He could carry her to the bathroom, but, Bai Qi was worried that Zhang Li Xue would be ufortable. Zhang Li Xue lowered her head and nodded. ¡°Un.¡± A helpless smile curled on his lips. Bai Qi pinched the girl¡¯s cheek before he pressed the call button. Soon, a nurse came in and Bai Qi exined the situation. As Zhang Li Xue¡¯s legs were still hurting and she could not walk well, Bai Qi chose to carry her into the bathroom. Then, the nurse would help her with her clothes while Bai Qi stayed outside and wait for her. Once she was done with her business, Bai Qi would carry her back to the bed. A brief knock was heard and the door slid open. Bai Qi turned around and saw that Zhang Li Xue¡¯s parents had arrived. Seeing that they were both looking well-rested, made him feel more at ease. He could see that they were both worried about Zhang Li Xuest night and were tired after everything. Fortunately, he chose to text them instead of giving them a call after Zhang Li Xue woke up. He hoped that the couple would get a few more hours of sleep. ¡°Bai Qi.¡± Li Qin Yao smiled as she walked in. Then, she noticed the empty bed. ¡°Where¡¯s Li Xue?¡± ¡°She¡¯s in the bathroom,¡± Bai Qi spoke. ¡°A nurse is helping her.¡± Just in time, the nurse came out again and informed him that Zhang Li Xue was done with her business. Bai Qi went into the bathroom again and carried the girl in his arm. When they came out, Zhang Li Xue was surprised to see that her parents had arrived. Being carried by Bai Qi in front of them made her shy. She wanted to hide, but that would make her seem suspicious. Zhang Li Xue finally heaved in relief when Bai Qi put her down on the bed again. ¡°Mommy, Daddy, when did you both arrive?¡± Chapter 344 344 Head Back to Y City Li Qin Yao nced at her husband. Seeing the stiff look on her face let her know that this man was unhappy again. However, Zhang Yu Han needed to get used to watching some scenes. Sooner orter, their daughter will be married. It can¡¯t be that he was nning to pull that unhappy face when he saw the couple together, right? ¡°We arrived some time ago,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°I apanied your dad to visit the others.¡± ¡°How are they?¡± Zhang Li Xue did not forget that a few of them were also in the building when the earthquake happen. She was discussing some matters with the manager and the architect about the hotel nning. Later, she was separated from them as they had already moved to the next ce. ¡°Your dad¡¯s assistant dislocated his arms,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°The project manager¡¯s situation was a little serious. He lost a lot of blood and was still unconscious. We heard that he was injured from protecting the others.¡± Zhang Li Xue recalled some images again and shivered. She also prayed that the others will be alright. ¡°Your Uncle Qi Zheng will help to find an expert to look at their condition,¡± Zhang Yu Han said. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about it.¡± He walked over to his daughter and caressed her cheek with his thumb. ¡°Li Xue, how are you feeling?¡± ¡°A little painful all around my body. I think the painkillers had worn off.¡± ¡°Should we call the doctor?¡± Zhang Yu Han frowned. ..... ¡°Daddy, there¡¯s already a doctor over here.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed as she looked at Bai Qi. She looked at her father again and spoke, ¡°Daddy, it¡¯s fine. I can still tolerate this amount of pain. Moreover, too many painkillers aren¡¯t good for the body.¡± Zhang Yu Han was distressed. He did not want to see his daughter in pain. He was also worried about her health. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s gaze softened when she saw her father¡¯s worried look. She could still remember seeing her dad crying his eyes out in the ambnce. It was the first time that Zhang Li Xue had seen something like that and she was still shocked. However, Zhang Li Xue also understood how much her father loved and doted on her. She could not imagine just how her father was feeling when he had to watch the building copse in front of him. She had made him worried and Zhang Li Xue was feeling guilty about it. Suddenly, Zhang Li Xue thought that her handsome father looked a little older. Her chest was heavy and her eyes were a little sore. Zhang Li Xue held her father¡¯s hand and sobbed. ¡°Daddy, sorry for making you worry.¡± Her words were too sudden. Zhang Yu Han felt as if something was stuck in his throat. Yesterday, he had already cried his heart out without bothering about the people who might see it. But now, he told himself that he absolutely cannot cry in front of his daughter again. ¡°You fool. It was an ident. You don¡¯t have to apologize for it.¡± Zhang Yu Han could not help but lean over and hugged his daughter tightly. This was his little princess. He would always worry about her and protect her all his life. ¡°It¡¯s good as long as you are safe.¡± He really didn¡¯t know what he would do if he lost his daughter. Bai Qi saw that the family was having their moments together and decided that he should give them some time together. ¡°Bai Qi.¡± Li Qin Yao called his name before he could sneak out of the room. ¡°Come on. I bought some breakfast. Let¡¯s eat together, alright?¡± She walked over to the table and ced the food they bought earlier. ¡°I don¡¯t know what you like. Therefore, we bought a little bit of everything.¡± In just a few seconds, there was a lot of food spread on the table. Bai Qi looked at everything on the table and thought that there was really a lot of food. ¡°Then, I should go and wash up first.¡± Bai Qi pointed to the bathroom. ¡°Un.¡± Li Qin Yao nodded. ¡°You go ahead.¡± Bai Qi picked up the backpack he brought with him and went into the bathroom. He nned to take a quick shower. Afterst night, his body was a little sticky. He wondered how could Zhang Li Xue stick up too close to him all night. Each time that he tried to move, the girl will soon stick close to him again. Perhaps, she would only feel secure when she had someone close to her. His lips curled into a faint smile as he thought of how they had spent their time together. He liked the feeling of waking up and seeing the face of someone he liked. Bai Qi thought of the surprise that he wanted to prepare for Zhang Li Xue. Because of what happened, he did not manage to n it properly. It seemed that he will have to postpone his proposal and find another chance. He still has to consider Zhang Li Xue¡¯s injury. After a quick shower, Bai Qi came out again in a fresh change of clothes. He saw the family of three together and felt as if he shouldn¡¯t interrupt them. However, Li Qin Yao saw her and called him to have breakfast together. Bai Qi sat down and started to eat the dumpling soup in front of him. Once in a while, Bai Qi would steal a nce at Zhang Li Xue to check whether she would be feeling ufortable. ¡°That¡¯s right. We already spoke to the doctor,¡± Li Qin Yao said. She looked at her daughter and continued, ¡°Later, the doctor wille and give you a check-up. If there¡¯s nothing wrong, then, we¡¯ll take you back to Y City. You can recuperate at home.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue was relieved. She wanted to stay at a ce that she was familiar with. Recuperating at home would make her feel safer. ¡°Bai Qi, youe over with us as well,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. ¡°Everyone is nning to head back to Y City this evening.¡± Chapter 345 345 You¡¯re Leaving? Once the doctor in charge gave her clearance, Li Qin Yao helped her daughter to pack up while Zhang Yu Han went to deal with her discharge procedure. Meanwhile, Bai Qi stayed in the room to help Zhang Li Xue change her dressings. There were a few cuts on her body that would need some attention. Just then, Zhang Yu Ying and Wei Jun Hao walked into the room. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes lit up when she saw the couple. ¡°Aunt, Uncle.¡± Zhang Yu Ying greeted Li Qin Yao before she walked over to her niece. ¡°Li Xue, it seemed that you are really fine.¡± She gave Zhang Li Xue a lookover and saw that Bai Qi was dressing an injury around her legs. Seeing that the girl could still smile made her breathe in relief. ¡°Your dad said, you¡¯re going to be discharged today?¡± ¡°Mmm... I can recuperate at home. I think I would be morefortable staying at home.¡± Zhang Yu Ying stretched her hand and patted her niece¡¯s hair softly. ¡°It¡¯s good that you¡¯re fine. Your grandparents are worried about you as well.¡± ¡°Grandfather and grandmother know?¡± ¡°Mhm...¡± Zhang Yu Ying nodded. ¡°They wanted toe over to H City, but I told them that you are going to return soon. They said that they were going to wait for you in Y City.¡± ..... Zhang Li Xue wanted to call her grandparents and tell them that she was alright. However, they should be on their flight right now... Bai Qi bandaged the wound around Zhang Li Xue¡¯s carefully. Once he was done, Bai Qi turned to Zhang Yu Ying and Wei Jun Hao to greet them. ¡°Aunt, Uncle.¡± Zhang Yu Ying heaved a sigh as she watched the young man. ¡°It¡¯s good to have a doctor as your boyfriend. You see you now have a personal doctor to attend to you. Hey, I¡¯m envious!¡± Wei Jun Hao pursed his lips and looked at his wife with a serious look on his face. ¡°Yu Ying, do you think that it¡¯s toote for me to change my career?¡± Hearing her husband¡¯s words made Zhang Yu Ying roll her eyes. In the evening, the group took the flight back to Y City. When they arrived, Zhang Li Xue was surprised to see that her grandparents as well as her brother were waiting for them as well. Her maternal grandmother gave her a lookover before hugging her tightly. Her paternal grandparents took the earliest flight from C Country when they heard the news. Zhang Yi Hai and the triplets took a few days off from their study just to look at her. Seeing how everyone was gathered around her made her eyes a little sore. Zhang Li Xue could not help but cry. When she was stuck under that copsed building, Zhang Li Xue thought that she may never see everyone again. Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s expression turned gloomy when saw his sister in the wheelchair. ¡°Sister, sorry. I found out about your ident a little toote. If I know about it, I will definitely head over and find you as well.¡± His mother knew that he was still studying and did not want him to worry. When they heard about the earthquake in H City, no one gave it an extra thought. It was only when Zhang Li Xue has been rescued did they heard the news that their sister was one of the victims and has been stuck underneath the building for more than twelve hours. Knowing that their sister was going to return, the boys decided to wait for her in Y City. Once again, Zhang Li Xue was surrounded by her family. Bai Qi was a little jealous to watch this scene. He thought that it was good to have arge family and friends. Noticing that someone was walking over, Bai Qi quickly snapped out of his thought. ¡°Bai Qi, we¡¯re going home to let Li Xue rest,¡± Zhang Yu Han spoke. ¡°Do you want toe home with us?¡± His gaze shifted to his little fairy. Then, Bai Qi shook his head. ¡°Uncle, it¡¯s alright. I should go and get my little sister. She has been staying with Doctor Qi¡¯s family since yesterday.¡± Although he wanted to apany Zhang Li Xue for a while longer, Bai Qi knew that he should not trouble Doctor Qi¡¯s wife with his sister. Before he headed to H City, Bai Qi had told his sister what happened and the little girl was worried about her pretty sister as well. ¡°Then, you cane overter with your sister.¡± ¡°Un. Of course.¡± Bai Qi smiled. He naturally noticed that Zhang Yu Han¡¯s eptance and treatment had gotten better and better. Bai Qi understood that as long as he treated Zhang Li Xue well and sincerely, her family will eventually ept him. Zhang Li Xue was the treasured princess of the family and everyone around her hoped that she would meet someone who will love her the same. Bai Qi exchanged a few words with Zhang Yu Han. Seeing that Qi Zheng hade out, Bai Qi thought that this was the time for him to excuse himself. However, before he left, he still has to look for his girlfriend. Zhang Li Xue was still surrounded by her family. Bai Qi cleared his throat before walking over to her side. He crouched down to get to her level and held her hand. ¡°Li Xue, I¡¯m going back with Doctor Qi first.¡± Her eyes widened in surprise. ¡°You¡¯re leaving?¡± ¡°Mmm... Xi Xi is still waiting for me. I should go and pick her up.¡± Zhang Li Xue had thought that Bai Qi would apany her for a while longer. But thinking about Bai Xi Xi who had to stay alone made her worry as well. ¡°Then, you should go and look for Xi Xi.¡± ¡°Tomorrow, I¡¯ll take Xi Xi to your house and visit you, alright? Xi Xi should be worried about her pretty sister as well.¡± ¡°Then, you have to promise that you¡¯lle with Xi Xi to see me.¡± Bai Qi smiled. ¡°Un. Be good. I¡¯lle over to visit you in the morning.¡± Then, while Zhang Li Xue was still looking at him, Bai Qi leaned over to kiss his girlfriend on the lips. It was a brief kiss. But when they parted, Zhang Li Xue realized that everyone had seen this kiss. Her cheek turned a little red as she was feeling a little shy. Chapter 346 346 Bai Xi Xi was Asking about Her Pretty Sister Bai Qi followed Qi Zheng back to his ce and saw that his sister, Bai Xi Xi was waiting for him. It waste at night, but the little girl was worried about her brother and did not go to sleep. The little girl was drowsy. But the moment she heard the movement, Bai Xi Xi stood up straight and looked for her brother. She saw her brother walk in and quickly walked over to his side. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, you¡¯re back!¡± The little girl looked at him anxiously. ¡°How is my pretty sister? Is she alright?¡± The corner of his lips began to twitch when he heard his sister¡¯s question. She saw her brother entering the house, but instead of asking him how he was doing, Bai Xi Xi was asking about her pretty sister. Not only that his little sister liked to snatch his girlfriend¡¯s attention away. Zhang Li Xue also sessfully stole his sister from him. ¡°Your pretty sister is fine.¡± Bai Qi stretched his hand and patted his sister¡¯s head softly. ¡°She already went back to her house to rest. But, Xi Xi, why are you still awake?¡± ¡°I wanted to wait for you.¡± Bai Xi Xi was worried about her pretty sister and wanted to find out about her pretty sister¡¯s condition as soon as she can. She lowered her gaze and saw the cuts on her brother¡¯s hand. Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. She grabbed her brother¡¯s hand and looked at it anxiously. ¡°Brother, you¡¯re injured as well?¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. I was lifting some heavy things and did not pay attention to it.¡± Seeing that his little sister was concerned about him made him happier. ..... ¡°Your brother got those cuts from helping your sister,¡± Qi Zheng spoke. ¡°I already looked at his injury. They should heal in a few days.¡± Bai Xi Xi was relieved to hear Qi Zheng¡¯s words. In her thought, Qi Zheng was her brother¡¯s mentor. Therefore, his medical skill should be better than her brother¡¯s. Since he said that it would heal in a few days, then it must be the truth. Qi Zheng¡¯s wife, Yun Shu, walked over to the siblings. She exchanged a nce with her husband and spoke, ¡°Bai Qi, it¡¯s alreadyte. Why don¡¯t you and your sister stay at our ce tonight?¡± Bai Qi turned to his mentor¡¯s wife. ¡°Auntie Yun, it¡¯s fine. The apartment isn¡¯t very far from here. Moreover, I still have a few matters to settle.¡± Yun Shu sighed as Bai Qi rejected the offer to stay the night. Her husband¡¯s student has always been very polite and did not like to trouble them when he can. Thinking about Bai Qi¡¯s life experience made her heart ache. This young man was too independent. After helping Bai Xi Xi to pack up, Bai Qi finally left the house. He had let his little sister stay with Qi Zheng¡¯s family and did not want to trouble them further. Moreover, staying at his own ce was morefortable. Bai Qi drove his vehicle back to the apartment and nced at his sister who was trying her best to stay awake. As they stopped at the red light, Bai Xi Xi turned to her brother and asked, ¡°Bother, is my Pretty Sister really alright?¡± When her brother told her that he was heading to H City because her pretty sister had an ident, Bai Xi Xi could not stop worrying. She saw the anxious look on her brother¡¯s face and guessed that something bad had happened to her pretty sister. Brother Bai Qi has always been a calm person in any situation. That was the first time that she had seen her brother so anxious and frightened. His face was too pale and she noticed how his hands were cold and trembling. Bai Xi Xi wanted to say a fewforting words, but she could not find a word to say. She decided not to cause trouble and listened to her brother obediently. ¡°Are you worried?¡± Bai Qi smiled as he watched his sister nod. ¡°Then, when we get home, you have to go to bed quickly. Tomorrow morning, we¡¯ll go and visit her, alright?¡± Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes lit up. Although her brother had exined her pretty sister¡¯s injury, Bai Xi Xi thought that it was better to look at it herself. When they get home, Bai Xi Xi quickly prepared herself to go to bed. She wanted to wake up early morning and visit her sister. Bai Qi watched his little sister and heaved a sigh. He could see that Bai Xi Xi really loved Zhang Li Xue very much. After his sister had gone to bed, Bai Qi cleaned up the house a little bit before he went to his room. The moment he entered, Bai Qi walked straight to the bedside table and pulled out the top drawer. A ck velvety box was on top of a few books. Bai Qi reached to take the box and stared at its content for a long time. Gradually, his lips curled into a helpless smile as he looked at the beautiful diamond ring inside the box. He had actually made ns to propose to his girlfriend after she returned from H City. A few days ago, he had found the ce and book the site. He nned to take her out on a date before he was eventually going to pop up with that question. With Zhang Li Xue¡¯s injury right now, he did not think that it would be appropriate for him to invite her out. The ce he wanted to go to was not suitable for her in her condition. Moreover, it would take Zhang Li Xue around six months before her fractured legs would heal. But... after what happened in H City, he realized that he did not want to wait for a long time. Life is very unpredictable and he wanted to spend his with the person he loved the most. Bai Qi stared at the ring for a long time with mixed feelings. What should he do now? Chapter 347 347 Lured Away When Bai Qi walked out of his room the next morning, he found that his little sister was already in the kitchen, preparing some breakfast for both of them. Bai Qi looked at the toast and scrambled egg that his sister had prepared and smiled. His little sister had grown up and now know how to make breakfast for him as well. This scene made him feel very touched. After a few seconds, Bai Xi Xi seemed to have noticed her brother¡¯s presence. She turned around and spoke urgently, ¡°Brother Bai Qi, what are you standing there for? Quick, let¡¯s have our breakfast together. Then, we can go and visit my Pretty Sister.¡± The feeling he had earlier had quickly disappeared. From the look at it, his little sister had woken up early morning just to visit Zhang Li Xue. Heaving a sigh, Bai Qi then took a seat and ate his breakfast quietly. He too wished to visit his girlfriend sooner and look at her condition. The two siblings had their breakfast together. Then, when they were ready, Bai Qi and Bai Xi Xi headed to Zhang¡¯s residence. When they arrived, Zhang Yi Hai was the one who greeted them at the door. ..... Bai Xi Xi looked at the tall man in front of her and quickly hid behind her brother¡¯s legs. Although this person¡¯s face looked a little simr to her Pretty Sister, Bai Xi Xi thought that this man¡¯s face was a little fierce. Initially, Zhang Yi Hai thought that Bai Qi arrived alone. However, he soon noticed that there was a short girl beside him. The little girl was holding a bouquet of flowers in her hand. A while ago, he had heard from his sister that Bai Qi had a little sister who was twenty years old younger than him. Zhang Yi Hai did not expect that the girl would be this short. Noticing her presence, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s expression gradually turned softer. He bent forward to get to the little girl¡¯s level and smiled. ¡°Hello, you must be Bai Xi Xi. ¡± Bai Xi Xi was stunned when she saw the smile on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face. It turned out that when this brother smiled, his face would turn very handsome. ¡°H-hello.¡± Bai Xi Xi stuttered. Zhang Yi Hai stepped aside and spoke, ¡°Come on in.¡± The Bai siblings entered the house together and walked over to the living area. Bai Qi scanned his eyes around the room and soon, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s maternal grandmother, Xu Yn, popped out from the dining area. ¡°Yi Hai, who is it?¡± Zhang Yi Hai turned to his grandmother and spoke, ¡°Grandma, this is my sister¡¯s boyfriend, Bai Qi, and his little sister.¡± He turned to Bai Qi and coughed. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, this is my maternal grandmother.¡± Last night, Xu Yn had seen Bai Qi apanying her granddaughter. However, she was too worried about her granddaughter that she did not get to know this young man well. Now that they were properly introduced, Xu Yn took this chance to observe Bai Qi. ¡°Hello,¡± Xu Yn smiled. ¡°You can call me Grandma Xu.¡± ¡°Grandma Xu, hello.¡± The siblings greeted her politely. ¡°Youe over to see Li Xue?¡± Xu Yn asked. ¡°That¡¯s right, did you both have your breakfast yet? Why don¡¯t you join us for breakfast?¡± ¡°Grandma Xu, we have already eaten our breakfast,¡± Bai Xi Xi answered. Xu Yn shifted her gaze to the little girl again and smiled. The little girl was cute and well-behaved. Xu Yn immediately liked her. She saw the bouquet in Bai Xi Xi¡¯s hand and asked, ¡°Who is the bouquet for?¡± ¡°Grandma Xu, this is for my Pretty Sister.¡± ¡°Pretty Sister?¡± Xu Yn was amused to hear someone addressing her granddaughter like this. ¡°Then, why don¡¯t you go upstairs and look for her? I¡¯m sure that she will be happy to see you.¡± Bai Xi Xi raised her head and looked at her brother. She was anxious to meet her Pretty Sister. Until she could see her with her eyes, Bai Xi XI would not be at ease. ¡°Yi Hai, why don¡¯t you lead them upstairs?¡± Xu Yn shot her grandson a look. ¡°Then, follow me.¡± Zhang Yi Hai turned around and led the siblings upstairs. This was not the first time that they had visited the house. Therefore, Bai Xi Xi and Bai Qi both were familiar with theyout. As they approached the room, the door was slightly ajar and they could hear Zhang Li Xue¡¯s voice as she spoke to her mother about some clothes. Zhang Yi Hai knocked on the door and peeked into the room. Seeing that his sister was properly dressed, Zhang Yi Hai then reported, ¡°Sister, your boyfriend, and his little sister are here to visit you.¡± Instantly, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes lit up. Just as she was about to ask her brother to let them in, Zhang Li Xue realized another problem. She turned to her mother and whispered, ¡°Mommy, how do I look?¡± ¡°My daughter always looks pretty.¡± Zhang Li Xuebed her hair with her fingers. ¡°Really?¡± Li Qin Yao was amused. She took the small mirror and handed it over to her daughter. Zhang Li Xue pulled the mirror and patted some powder onto her face. Once she was satisfied, Zhang Li Xue kept the powder and asked her brother to let her guests in. Zhang Yi Hai came out again and spoke, ¡°Brother Bai Qi, you can go in now.¡± Bai Qi nced at his sister. He knocked on the door again and entered the room. The moment he stepped into the room, Bai Qi gave his girlfriend a lookover. Seeing her energetic face made him relieved. Only then did he turn to Li Qin Yao. ¡°Aunt. Hello.¡± ¡°XI Xi, you¡¯re here as well.¡± Li Qin Yao was happy to see the little girling over as well. ¡°Aunt. Hello.¡± Bai Xi Xi greeted politely. Her gaze shifted to Zhang Li Xue who was sitting on the bed. ¡°Pretty Sister, how are you feeling? I heard from my brother what happened.¡± ¡°I¡¯m alright now. Sorry, Xi Xi. I made you worry.¡± Bai Xi Xi shook her head. Then, she recalled that she was holding the bouquet in her hand. ¡°Pretty sister, this is for you.¡± Zhang Li Xue took the flower from Bai Xi Xi and gave it a sniff. The fresh scent of the flower made her smile. ¡°Thank you, Xi Xi. I like it very much.¡± Hearing her words put a smile on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face. Li Qin Yao looked at the scene in front of her and smiled. She turned to Bai Xi Xi and spoke, ¡°We need a vase to put the flowers. Xi Xi, why don¡¯t youe with me and help me to look for a suitable vase?¡± Bai Xi Xi was unaware that she was being lured away. ¡°Alright.¡± She liked this auntie and immediately agreed. Li Qin Yao held hands with the little girl and led her out. Then, she turned to her son and spoke, ¡°Yi Hai, what are you doing? Youe with me as well.¡± Chapter 348 348 My Surprise As she dragged Zhang Yi Hai from the room, Li Qin Yao did not forget to close the door behind her. In just a few seconds, the atmosphere in the room had turned quiet. Suddenly, there were only Bai Qi and Zhang Li Xue in the bedroom. Bai Qi looked at the door and smiled. It wasn¡¯t hard to see that Zhang Li Xue¡¯s mother was giving them a chance to spend their time alone. Now that he thought about it, it seemed that from the very beginning, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s mother has always been very supportive. Heaving a sigh, Bai Qi turned to his girlfriend and saw that she was looking at him shyly. Their gazes met and a smile curled on their lips. They both seemed to understand her mother¡¯s intention. Bai Qi walked over to Zhang Li Xue and leaned over to kiss her cheek. ¡°How are you feeling today? Still in pain?¡± He looked at her legs and saw that the dressing has been changed. ¡°It¡¯s still painful, but it¡¯s not as bad as yesterday.¡± Zhang Li Xue watched as he continued to examine the wound on her body. ¡°I didn¡¯t think that you woulde this early.¡± ¡°Mmm... Xi Xi missed you.¡± Zhang Li Xue raised a brow. ¡°Just Xi Xi?¡± ..... Bai Qiughed. ¡°Well, I miss you even more.¡± His gaze fell on the thin cut on her face. Fortunately, this kind of injury would not leave a scar on her face. However, Zhang Li Xu was unaware that her boyfriend was feeling distressed over the small wound. Bai Qi raised his head and saw the dark circle under her eyes. ¡°Can¡¯t sleepst night?¡± Thinking that Zhang Li Xue probably couldn¡¯t sleep because of the pain made him worry again. ¡°Mmm... It is a little ufortable to sleep with my legs.¡± Zhang Li Xue liked to move around when she sleep. But each time she tried to shift her position, the pain in her legs woulde again. Moreover, each time she closed her eyes, Zhang Li Xue would recall the horrifying scene. She kept on imagining that she was still trapped underneath the building. It was only when she opened her eyes that she felt more at ease. ¡°Doctor Bai, you¡¯re not on duty today?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked, wanting to change the subject. Bai Qi sat down by her side and helped to push a few strands of hair behind her ears. ¡°Doctor Qi let me take another day of break. Tomorrow, I should start to get busy.¡± As he stopped, Bai Qi did not miss the strange look on his girlfriend¡¯s face. Zhang Li Xue tugged at his sleeve and batted her eyelids. ¡°Don¡¯t you want to kiss me?¡± Bai Qi could not help but chuckle. Zhang Li Xue always know what she wanted and would not shy to ask for it. He rested his palm on her cheek and rubbed it with his thumb softly a few times. Then, he leaned closer and closer. Zhang Li Xue could feel her heart beating faster as his lips approached hers. Her breath hitched the moment their lips met. Zhang Li Xue parted her lips and reciprocate his kiss. Her arms moved up and finally rested on his shoulder. Bai Qi¡¯s enthusiastic kiss made her smile. The two of them only parted for a few hours, but Zhang Li Xue missed this man very much. His thin lips and his warm breath finally settled the uneasy feeling in her heart. Bai Qi pulled away before the situation would turn dangerous for him. He looked at Zhang Li Xue¡¯s flushed cheeks and kissed them a few times. Worried that he could not hold himself back, Bai Qi could only hug his girlfriend tightly. ¡°Did you have your breakfast yet?¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled, noticing that her boyfriend was changing the subject. ¡°Un. My grandmother made me some porridge. It was delicious. Then, my mom made sure that I had taken my medicine.¡± She decided to report everything to her doctor¡¯s boyfriend. Bai Qi pulled away and pinched his girlfriend¡¯s cheek. As long as she had a good appetite, then, that is good enough. Zhang Li Xue rested her arms on his shoulder again. As she stared into Bai QI¡¯s eyes, Zhang Li Xue seemed to recall something. ¡°Bai Qi.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°I just remember something important.¡± Bai Qi tried to read her expression. Seeing the smile on her face made him curious about just what was in her mind. ¡°What is it?¡± He ced his arms around her waist as he supported her. The smile on her face widened. ¡°My surprise.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Zhang Li Xue frowned. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you are going to give me a surprise after I returned from H City?¡± Thinking that he had forgotten what he had promised to give her made her unhappy. She has been looking forward to knowing what it was, especially since her boyfriend has been really secretive about it. Bai Qi stared at her in surprise. His heart was beating fast. Bai Qi did not expect that Zhang Li Xue would remember this surprise. Suddenly, Bai Qi did not know just how he should tell her about this surprise. ¡°You didn¡¯t forget about it, right?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked when Bai Qi did not respond to her. ¡°Of course, not.¡± Bai Qi heaved helplessly. ¡°But I cannot give it to you yet.¡± ¡°Why not?¡± ¡°I still need to make my preparation.¡± Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips unhappily. Thest time they talked on the phone, didn¡¯t he tell her that he had already made his preparation? Could it be that he changed his mind? Bai Qi naturally noticed that his girlfriend was unhappy. The little pout on her face was adorable. He could tell that she was really looking forward to it. He wondered just how Zhang Li Xue would react when she know what he nned to do. Bai Qi was unwilling to see his girlfriend unhappy. After pondering over it for a while, he finally made his decision, ¡°Then, let¡¯s wait for a few days.¡± ¡°I still have to wait?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°I want to take you to a ce first. Let¡¯s wait until I¡¯m on my day off, alright?¡± Her eyes lit up. Zhang Li Xue stuck out her pinkie finger and smiled. ¡°Then, you have to promise.¡± Chapter 349 349 What Bad Things? After searching for a suitable vase for a long time, Li Qin Yao finally took Bai Xi Xi back to her daughter¡¯s room. Bai Xi Xi entered the room, carrying the vase that Li Qin Yao passed to her a while ago with a smile. The little girl waspletely unaware of what was going on. ¡°Pretty Sister.¡± Bai XI Xi walked over to her sister happily. She raised the vase in her hand and asked, ¡°Look. Is this suitable?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. She couldn¡¯t help but pinch the girl¡¯s cheek a bit. ¡°Un. It¡¯s suitable.¡± ¡°Xi Xi,e over here,¡± Li Qin Yao called. ¡°We¡¯ll put the flowers in the vase, alright?¡± The little girl nodded. She held the vase in her hand cautiously and watched as Li Qin Yao helped her to arrange the flower into the vase. Then, she took a step back to admire the flowers. The flowers she chose earlier were really good. Seeing that this matter had settled, Bai XI Xi walked over to Zhang Li Xue to check on her. This time, she spent her time looking at the injury around Zhang Li Xue¡¯s body. The cast around Zhang Li Xue¡¯s left leg seemed really scary. ¡°Pretty Sister, does it hurt?¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t hurt that much after I ate my medicine.¡± ..... Bai Xi Xi was distressed. She knew that this would mean that her Pretty Sister would not be able to walk around with her leg. She knew that Zhang Li Xue and her brother liked ying basketball very much. But with her injury, it seemed that she won¡¯t be able to y for a long time. Bai Xi Xi turned to her brother and asked, ¡°Then, when will Pretty Sister get better?¡± ¡°It will depend on her.¡± Bai Qi looked at his girlfriend with a serious look in his eyes. ¡°If she rests properly, her leg will heal faster.¡± Zhang Li Xue saw the look and thought that the man was warning her to be obedient. She was someone who liked to move around, but Bai Qi¡¯s warning gaze seemed a little scary. Of course, Bai Qi would indulge his girlfriend in anything, but when ites to her health, he did not want topromise. Bai Xi Xi heaved a long sigh. She looked at Zhang Li Xue again and spoke, ¡°Then, Pretty Sister, you have to rest well. Listen to the doctor and eat your medicine. You have to get well soon.¡± ¡°Alright. I¡¯ll listen to you.¡± Zhang Li Xue could only make a promise to Bai Xi Xi. The two of girls chatted for a while, ignoring Bai Qi who was standing at the side. Seeing this scene, Bai Qi turned to Li Qin Yao and discussed with her Zhang Li Xue¡¯s condition. Just then, an auntiee over and knocked on the door. She shed a smile at their guests before turning to Li Qin Yao. ¡°Madam, the guest room is ready.¡± Li Qin Yao¡¯s eyes lit up. She spoke briefly with the auntie before turning to her daughter again. ¡°Li Xue, I let the auntie tidy up the room downstairs. With your injury, we think that you should stay in that room. This way, you can move around easily.¡± Last night, it was toote for them to tidy up the guest room for Zhang Li Xue¡¯s convenience. They could only ask Zhang Yi Hai to carry his sister upstairs. Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Alright. I¡¯ll listen to you.¡± This way, her mother did not have to bring her meal upstairs. When she was bored, she can also use the wheelchair to take some air in the garden. When the auntie walked away, Li Qin Yao turned to Bai Qi again. ¡°Bai Qi, can I ask for your help?¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°With Li Xue¡¯s injury, it would be hard for her to move around,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°Can you help me carry Li Xue to the guest room downstairs? If it¡¯s too much, I can ask Yi Hai to help as well.¡± Bai Qi nced at his girlfriend and smiled. ¡°It¡¯s alright. I can carry her. Li Xue is not that heavy.¡± It would not be the first time for him to carry her in his arms anyway. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll be counting on you.¡± Li Qin Yao turned to Bai Xi Xi again and spoke, ¡°Xi Xi, let¡¯s bring the flower to the new room.¡± The little girl happily picked up the vase again, wanting to help her pretty sister to move. Zhang Li Xue saw her mother walk away in surprise. ¡°Mom, I¡¯m going to move right now?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Li Qin Yao nodded. ¡°Since Bai Qi is already here, it¡¯s best if he can help us. Don¡¯t worry about your stuff. Auntie is going to help you carry themter.¡± Without waiting for her daughter to reply, Li Qin Yao had already left with Bai Xi Xi. Once they left, Zhang Li Xue turned to her boyfriend with a helpless look in her eyes. ¡°Doctor Bai, I will be counting on you.¡± Bai Qi chuckled. ¡°Then, tell me when you are ready.¡± Zhang Li Xue spread her arms and nodded. ¡°Then, I¡¯m ready.¡± Bai Qi tapped his finger on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s nose. Then, he leaned forward and carried her in his arms. Swiftly, Zhang Li Xue wrapped her arms around his neck so that she won¡¯t fall. ¡°Is this alright? Are youfortable?¡± Bai Qi asked. He tried to be more careful with Zhang Li Xue¡¯s injured leg. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± A mischievous smile curled on her lips. Zhang Li Xue took this chance to bury her nose in the crook of Bai Qi¡¯s neck. The tip of her nose rubbed on his skin a few times, making him a little ticklish. His throat bobbed. ¡°Li Xue, don¡¯t make trouble.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed but did not stop herself from acting coquettishly with her boyfriend. ¡°Doctor Bai, are you ticklish?¡± Bai Qi looked at his girlfriend with a dangerous look in his eyes. ¡°No. I¡¯m just afraid that I won¡¯t be able to stop myself and do bad things to you.¡± ¡°What bad things?¡± Zhang Li Xue blinked innocently. His eyes narrowed. Bai Qi leaned over and bit at the girl¡¯s lips lightly. ¡°Li Xue, it¡¯s not good to seduce me like this. Be good.¡± Zhang Li Xue had a sheepish smile. The warning tone in Bai Qi¡¯s voice told her that she would be in a dangerous position if she continued to tease him. Bai Qi heaved a sigh. ¡°Just hold on tight to me.¡± Chapter 350 350 [Bonus chapter]I Need Your Help After what happened in H City, Zhang Yu Han has been busy handling a few matters regarding the copsed hotel. A few of the staff were involved and he should have stayed in H City to handle everything. However, because of his family, Zhang Yu Han chose to return to Y City and send someone to look after the others. His wife has been worrying about him and he did not want to make her worry, especially after what happened to their daughter. Because of that, Zhang Yu Han has been staying in his study for a long time to look into the matter. He needed to look after the others who were involved in the ident as well. Fortunately, his father and sister were around to help him settle some matters. This way, Zhang Worldwide Group¡¯s business was not dyed because of the ident. After spending a long time in his office, Zhang Yu Han finally came out with a haggard look in his eyes. He has been discussing some matters with the top managers since early morning. The moment he stepped out of his office, the first thing he saw was Bai Qi holding his daughter in his arms. His gaze met with Bai Qi. For a few seconds, the two of them were unable to react. ¡°Daddy,¡± it was Zhang Li Xue who had first reacted. ..... Meeting her father like this felt a little awkward. She wanted to loosen her hold around Bai Qi¡¯s neck but was afraid that she might fall. She could not get off Bai Qi¡¯s arms either as her leg was still hurting, ¡°What are you doing?¡± Zhang Yu Han asked. ¡°Mom asked me to move down to the guest room downstairs,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°It¡¯s a little inconvenient for me to move around with my legs. Bai Qi was helping me to move.¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Yu Han shifted his gaze away. ¡°Then, be careful.¡± He then turned and headed downstairs with a mug in his hand. Zhang Li Xue patted Bai Qi¡¯s arms and instructed him to quickly head downstairs. As the two of them walked down the stairs, Zhang Li Xue realized that there were a lot of people around. Her grandparents, Aunt Yu Ying and Uncle Wei were sitting in the living room. The moment they heard the movement, everyone stopped talking and turned to look at her. This scene made her blush again. Zhang Li Xue tried to hide her face, but this move only made everything seem ambiguous. Her body turned stiff as she did not know what she was going to do next. ¡°Pretty Sister, sit here.¡± Turning around, Zhang Li Xue watched as Bai Xi Xi pushed a wheelchair. Bai Qi ced her on the chair and helped her to sit downfortably. ¡°Pretty Sister, how is it? Are youfortable?¡± Zhang Li Xue patted the girl¡¯s head and smiled. ¡°Un. It¡¯s veryfortable. Xi Xi, thank you.¡± Bai Xi Xi smiled happily. ¡°Do you know how to use the wheelchair?¡± Bai Qi spoke. He lowered his body and started to teach Zhang Li Xue how to move around. Zhang Li Xue listened attentively before she started practicing a little bit. After using the wheelchair for a while, Zhang Li Xue thought that it was really convenient for her to move around with the wheelchair. Bai Qi stood at the side as he watched Zhang Li Xue practicing with the wheelchair. Bai Xi Xi stood at the side, giving her encouragement. A faint smile curled on his lips. Suddenly, he thought of his conversation with Zhang Li Xue in the room earlier. Initially, he wanted to postpone his proposal and wait until Zhang Li Xue was a little better. However, he did not think that Zhang Li Xue would still remember the surprise that he had promised to give. It seemed that the girl was looking forward to knowing what it was. Bai Qi could alwayse up with another surprise, but Zhang Li Xue was a smart woman. She would then ask him about his meeting with someone important that he had mentioned to her the other day. If he tried to change this surprise, Zhang Li Xue would definitely figure out that something was wrong. He wondered if it would be a good idea to propose this early. But as he looked at his little fairy, his heart started to beat furiously again. He could not wait to marry this girl and let her stay by his side. Perhaps, he should go with his n. Bai Qi watched as Zhang Li Xue pushed the wheelchair to the living area and started to ponder about her situation. If he wanted to take her to that ce, he will need some help. But he realized that he did not have a lot of friends in Y City. He did not know just who would be willing to help him with his proposal. Bai Qi shifted his gaze and coincidentally met Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s. His lips pursed into a thin line as Bai Qi began to consider Zhang Yi Hai to help him. Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai notice the way Bai Qi was looking at him and thought that there was something strange about it. The bad feeling increased as he watched Bai Qi walk over to his side. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, can I talk to you for a while?¡± Bai Qi spoke. The only topic that they could discuss would be his sister. Thinking that Bai Qi wanted to talk to him about his sister¡¯s condition, Zhang Yi Han quickly agreed. While everyone¡¯s attention was on his sister, Zhang Yi Hai led Bai Qi to the side door and the two of them walked out to the basketball court. After walking for a while, Zhang Yi Hai stopped on his track and turned to Bai Qi. ¡°What do you want to say to me?¡± ¡°I need your help,¡± Bai Qi said. Zhang Yi Hai raised a brow as he waited for the man to continue his words. Bai Qi looked straight into Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s eyes and spoke, ¡°I¡¯m nning to propose to your sister.¡± Instantly, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s expression stiffened. Chapter 351 351 Are You Happy with Him? Bai Qi and Bai Xi Xi stayed at Zhang¡¯s residence for the whole day. They only went back to their apartment once they had dinner with the family. The Zhang family wanted them to stay the night, but Bai Qi had to go to work and Bai Xi Xi still had to go to her school. After they left, Zhang Yi Hai could not forget his conversation with Bai Qi. When that man said that he had something to talk to him about, Zhang Yi Hai had not expected that it was going to be about a proposal. Zhang Yi Hai could not hide his shock. He did not think that the two of them had been together long enough for them to get married. He actually wanted Bai Qi to consider this matter carefully. But then, he remembered that his parents too did get married after dating for a few months. Moreover, Bai Qi had gotten the approval of his family. Even his dad who once would chase away any boy from getting close to his sister had approved of this rtionship. Just now, when Bai Qi carried his sister downstairs, his father did not seem to mind their intimacy as well. Then, getting married seemed to be normal? ..... The two of them chatted for a while and Bai Qi told him what he nned. Initially, Zhang Yi Hai was not keen on helping. However, he thought of how happy his sister was going to be and finally decided to give Bai Qi a hand. In a few days, he only had to bring his sister to a ce. Then, Bai Qi was going to pop up that question. What he had to do was keep this secret and don¡¯t let his sister suspect anything. As his conversation appeared in his mind again, Zhang Yi Hai could not stop ncing at his sister a few times. He wondered just how she was going to react once Bai Qi proposed. Just then, his gaze met with his sister again. Worried that his sister was going to suspect something, Zhang Yi Hai quickly looked away. However, his move made Zhang Li Xue even more suspicious. A while ago, Zhang Li Xue noticed that her brother has been stealing a few nces at her. The look in his eyes was so strange. Zhang Li Xue could not help but think that her brother was up for something bad. Zhang Li Xue stared at her brother for a long time. Seeing that he had deliberately did not want to meet her gaze had slowly confirmed her suspicions. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai.¡± His sister¡¯s voice almost made him jump. Zhang Yi Hai realized that trying to keep this secret from his sister might be a little difficult. Taking a deep breath, Zhang Yi Hai turned to his sister with a calm look on his face. ¡°What is it?¡± Zhang Li Xue narrowed her eyes at him. ¡°What are you up to?¡± The young man blinked, pretending that he did not understand his sister¡¯s question. ¡°You have been stealing a few nces at me for a while,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Don¡¯t pretend.¡± Zhang Yi Hai was quick to adjust his emotion. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with looking at you? Sister, I¡¯m only worried. With your injury, I¡¯m worried that you might need some help.¡± Her eyes narrowed. Zhang Li Xue found that she had no reason to not trust his words. After all, Zhang Yi Hai has always been worried about her. This younger brother often acted as the elder sibling. Not wanting his sister to be suspicious, Zhang Yi Hai approached his sister and asked, ¡°Sister, are you alright? Do you need anything? A ss of water?¡± Hearing the concern in his words, Zhang Li Xue quickly dismissed her earlier thought. She shook her head and spoke, ¡°No. I¡¯m fine. I¡¯m just a little tired. I wanted to sleep earlier.¡± ¡°Then, I¡¯ll help you back to your room.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Yi Hai pushed the wheelchair into the guest room downstairs and helped his sister to move to her bed. He watched as his sister got into afortable position and finally was more at ease. ¡°Do you need anything else?¡± Zhang Li Xue shook her head. ¡°I¡¯m fine. Just... don¡¯t switch off the light when you leave.¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s tried to hide his distress. He knew that his sister was afraid of the dark. But after what happened, he was sure that his sister was more afraid of staying in the dark. ¡°Will it be alright for you to sleep here alone?¡± ¡°Grandma said she¡¯s going to apany me to sleep tonight.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. With her grandmother around, she would not be so scared. Zhang Li Xue nned to sleep earlier. Then, when her grandmother came in and switched off the light, she would not be that scared. A faint sigh escaped him. Zhang Yi Hai stretched his arms and patted his sister on the head. Seeing the unhappy look on his sister¡¯s face made him chuckle. Zhang Yi Hai retracted his hand and pondered Bai Qi¡¯s n again. ¡°Sister, what do you think about Brother Bai Qi?¡± His question aroused her suspicion again. ¡°Why are you asking me this?¡± ¡°No reason. I heard from mom that he was the one who found you that night.¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze and smiled. She could still remember how relieved she was upon seeing Bai Qi¡¯s face that night. ¡°Then, are you happy with him?¡± Her face turned a little red. Slowly, Zhang Li Xue began to nod. She was happy with Bai Qi. That man made her very happy. His sister¡¯s reaction made himugh. ¡°It¡¯s good that you are happy.¡± Before his sister was going to suspect him again, Zhang Yi Hai walked over to the door ¡°Sister, good night.¡± After he left, Zhang Yi Hai went back to his room. He thought of Bai Qi¡¯s n again and finally decided that tricking his sister out was something that he could not do alone. He pondered over the n and decided to get some assistance. Zhang Yi Hai grabbed his phone and stared at the name in his contact book. After a long hesitation, Zhang Yi Hai finally pressed the call button. Chapter 352 352 I Can Keep This Secret Fang Su Jin was in the middle of watching some dramas on herptop. The scene was quite frustrating. The second male refused to let go of the female lead. The female lead tried to run away, but the second male lead caught her in time. They were on top of the building and the female lead was considering jumping from the building. Fang Su Jin thought that the female lead was quite pitiful. After being harassed by a few people, Fang Su Jin naturally understood the female lead¡¯s thoughts. However, the female lead¡¯s case was more serious than hers. The second male lead seemed as if he had no boundaries. Hearing the female lead¡¯s pleading words broke her heart. All she wanted was to live freely. She did not have a feeling for the second male lead, but this person continued to pester her, saying that if she stayed long enough, she would learn to love him. Fang Su Jin¡¯s tears streamed down her face and her nose turned redder. Just as the female lead was about to jump, her phone at the side began to ring. Fang Su Jin was startled. The result was that she missed the moment the female lead jumped down the building. Fang Su Jin pressed the pause button. Her brow furrowed as she stared at her phone. ..... She couldn¡¯t help but want to curse the person who called her at such a crucial moment. However, the moment she saw the name on the caller ID, Fang Su Jin began to pause. Instead of answering the call, Fang Su Jin stared at the name for a long time. She began to wonder if perhaps her eyes were ying tricks on her. Zhang Yi Hai was calling her? This could not be real, right? Although the two of them had exchanged their numbers previously, Fang Su Jin could not figure out a reason for Zhang Yi Hai to call her. Her eyes shifted to the clock on the wall. It was almost midnight. Why would he call her at this time? Could it be that he had identally pressed her number? But seeing that her phone has been ringing for a while, it doesn¡¯t seem that Zhang Yi Hai had identally called her number. Just as the call was about to enter her voicemail, Fang Su Jin finally answered the call. ¡°Hello,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. Because she was not expecting this call, Fang Su Jin almost forgot that she had cried and her voice sounded a little hoarse. Zhang Yi Hai halted when he heard her voice. ¡°Sister Fang?¡± Fang Su Jin sniffed. She rolled on her bed and reached for the box of tissue on the bedside table. ¡°Yes?¡± The sound of Fang Su Jin blowing her nose lets him know that she has been crying. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, why did you call?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. ¡°Is something the matter?¡± Obviously, Zhang Yi Hai was no longer thinking about Bai Qi¡¯s request. At this time, Zhang Yi Hai was worried about Fang Su Jin. He began to specte that perhaps, Lin Fang had disturbed her again and made her cry. ¡°Sister Fang...¡± Zhang Yi Hai hesitated. ¡°Are you crying?¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Fang Su Jin was startled upon hearing his question. Her gaze fell on the tissue paper in her hand. Then, she looked at the pause scene on herptop. ¡°Did that persone and disturb you again?¡± Zhang Yi Hai narrowed his eyes. He had seen how Lin Fang quarreled with Fang Su Jin not too long ago. That person was stubborn and unreasonable. ¡°No. It¡¯s not because of that.¡± Fang Su Jin cleared her throat. ¡°I was watching a drama and the scene was a little heart-wrenching.¡± Zhang Yi Hai could feel the corner of his lips start to twitch. He has been worrying about this woman, but it turned out that she was just sad after watching some scenes in a drama. Suddenly, there was a long silence between them. Fang Su Jin suspected that Zhang Yi Hai had hung up on her. She nced at the phone and saw that he did not hang up. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai?¡± Fang Su Jin called cautiously. ¡°Are you still there?¡± Hearing his name, Zhang Yi Hai finally snapped out of his trance. ¡°Yes. I¡¯m here.¡± Fang Su Jin heaved a breath of relief. ¡°You... why did you call?¡± A thought came to her mind, making her anxious. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me that something happened to your sister?¡± When Zhang Li Xue was hospitalized, Fang Su Jin chatted with her friend and found out about that ident. It made her worry. Fortunately, her friend managed toe out of the ce alive. Fang Su Jin wanted to visit her friend, but a certain someone said that she was spending her time with her boyfriend. Because of that, Fang Su Jin could only change the date to tomorrow. ¡°No. My sister is alright. She¡¯s recuperating well at home,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. Then, he finally remembered Bai Qi¡¯s request. ¡°Sister Fang, I have something to discuss with you. Hmm... I was hoping that you could help me with something.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Before I can tell you, I hope that you can help me to keep this a secret.¡± Her heartbeat elerated. The thought that she was going to have a secret with Zhang Yi Hai made her excited. However, Fang Su Jin quickly reminded herself not to think too much. ¡°What is it about?¡± ¡°It¡¯s my sister.¡± Worried that Fang Su Jin was going to misunderstand, Zhang Yi Hai then quickly exined. ¡°Brother Bai Qi wanted me to help him with something. He nned to give a surprise for my sister.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s expression gradually eased up. ¡°Bai Qi wanted to give Li Xue a surprise? Sure. I can keep this secret. What do you want me to do then?¡± ¡°In a few days, I was supposed to take my sister to a ce. But I¡¯m not sure how I was going to convince her to go out. Sister Fang, can you help me with this?¡± Chapter 353 353 Take You Out to y On the next day, Fang Su Jin appeared at the Zhang¡¯s residence to visit her friend who was involved in that frightening incident. When she arrived, Fang Su Jin was greeted by Li Qin Yao. Fang Su Jin¡¯s face turned slightly red upon meeting the elderdy. Not too long ago, Fang Su Jin was rumored to be in a rtionship with Zhang Yi Hai. Somehow, this matter reached Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s parents and suddenly, they were interrogated in that hotel room. That incident was months ago. But Fang Su Jin still felt awkward around the elders. ¡°Su Jin, are you looking for Li Xue?¡± Li Qin Yao asked when she saw the youngdy in front of her. Her lips turned into an amiable smile. Li Qin Yao was aware that Fang Su Jin had rarely visited their home after that misunderstanding. However, this girl was her daughter¡¯s best friend and the two of them had grown up together. Naturally, Li Qin Yao wanted to make Fang Su Jin feel more at ease around them. ¡°Un.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°Auntie, I heard about Li Xue¡¯s injury. How is she? Is she alright?¡± Li Qin Yao heaved a sigh. ¡°You know Li Xue. Now that she was at home, her mood had improved greatly. Just now, she was still quarreling with her brother.¡± Fang Su Jinughed. ¡°Auntie, the two of them are really close.¡± ..... A faint smile appeared on her lips. As their mother, Li Qin Yao naturally understood her children well. Zhang Yi Hai saw that his sister was worried about her injured leg and decided to tease her a little bit to lighten up her mood. The two of them quarreled for a bit. Later, the house would be filled with the sound of theirughter. ¡°Li Xue should be in the guest room over there.¡± Li Qin Yao pointed to the guest room where her daughter was staying. ¡°Su Jin, it¡¯s not your first timeing over. Just go over and look for her.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll go and look for Li Xue first.¡± Once Fang Su Jin turned around to look for her daughter, Li Qin Yao headed to the kitchen to let the auntie prepare some snacks and drinks for their guest. Fang Su Jin headed over to the guest room and saw the door was ajar. Before she could knock on the door, the door swung open and Zhang Yi Hai suddenly appeared in front of her. They both halted at the same time. They seemed surprised to see each other. ¡°Sister Fang, why are you here?¡± Zhang Yi Hai was the first to speak. Last night, the two of them had discussed taking Zhang Li Xue out to help Bai Qi with his surprise. Zhang Yi Hai did not expect that he would be seeing Fang Su Jin today. Fang Su Jin pointed at the room. ¡°I came to visit your sister.¡± She thought about their conversationst night and whispered, ¡°I¡¯ll try to talk to your sister and invite her out while I¡¯m here.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Then. I¡¯ll be counting on you.¡± He then stepped aside to let her pass through. ¡°Sister Fang, then,e in.¡± Fang Su Jin quickly shifted her eyes away from Zhang Yi Hai. She peeked through the door and saw her friend sitting on the lounge chair, reading a book. She knocked on the door and smiled. ¡°Li Xue.¡± Zhang Li Xue put down the book in her hand. A bright smile appeared when she saw her friend at the door. ¡°Su Jin, you¡¯re here.¡± Fang Su Jin raised the box in her hand. ¡°I brought some cakes for you. They¡¯re from your favorite cake shop.¡± Seeing the logo printed on the cake box made Zhang Li Xue excited. Fang Su Jin entered the room. She passed the cake box to her friend, nced at the cast around Zhang Li Xue¡¯s left leg, and sighed. ¡°How are you doing?¡± ¡°Not so bad.¡± Zhang Li Xue shed an assuring smile. ¡°But, I¡¯m beginning to feel a little bored not being able to move around freely.¡± At this time, Zhang Li Xue finally saw that her brother was still standing at her door. ¡°Yi Hai, why are you still here? Didn¡¯t you say that you were going back to your room to study?¡± Fang Su Jin turned around and was surprised to see that Zhang Yi Hai was still around. Their gazes met, making her feel a little flustered. Zhang Yi Hai coughed. He looked at Fang Su Jin and spoke, ¡°I was going to ask Sister Fang if she wanted any drink.¡± Fang Su Jin could feel the siblings were both looking at her. ¡°It¡¯s fine. I¡¯ll just go to the kitchen to get myself some water when I¡¯m thirsty.¡± She shed Zhang Yi Hai a smile. ¡°Thank you, Yi Hai.¡± Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze. Then, he turned around and left. ¡°Su Jin, don¡¯t you think that my brother is acting a little strange?¡± Zhang Li Xue narrowed her eyes as she stared at the door. ¡°Really?¡± Fang Su Jin pretended that she did not understand. Worried that her friend was going to suspect something, she then decided to change their topic. ¡°Li Xue, how long will it take for your leg to heal?¡± Zhang Li Xue pouted. ¡°Doctor Bai said, I need to rest for six months.¡± Just the thought of it drives her crazy. How was she supposed to go on a date with her Doctor Bai like this? Fang Su Jin stretched her hand and patted her friend softly on her head. ¡°Then, you better listen to Doctor Bai¡¯s words and rest well. Otherwise, you might not be able to y basketball anymore.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a long, heavy sigh. She nced at her left leg and could not stop wondering just how many times she had legs rted injuries. ¡°Don¡¯t be sad.¡± Fang Su Jin shed a smile. ¡°How about this? I¡¯ll take you out to y in a few days, alright? We¡¯ll go and eat some of your favorite chicken wings.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes lit up again. She looked at Fang Su Jin with hopeful eyes. ¡°Really?¡± However, a few secondster, the smile quickly disappeared. ¡°Forget it. It would be troublesome for you to bring me out. It is a little inconvenience with my leg.¡± ¡°But Li Xue, it¡¯s not good for you to stay home for a long time as well. You need to go out and get a bit of fresh air.¡± Fang Su Jin pretended to ponder this matter. ¡°How about this? We¡¯ll ask your brother to apany us as well. He can help you to move around, right?¡± Chapter 354 354 Wear Something Prettier Bai Qi was on his off day a few dayster, but he did not mention this to his girlfriend. Zhang Li Xue thought that Bai Qi was still busy at the hospital. As he had taken a few days off to look for her in H City, it was natural for him to work hard. Just like that, Zhang Li Xue would not expect that she would get the surprise she was anticipating very soon. Bai Qi woke up early in the morning to send his sister to her school. As he parked his vehicle at the roadside, Bai Qi did not forget to call Zhang Yi Hai to find out about their n. From Zhang Yi Hai, Bai Qi found out that Fang Su Jin will be helping him with this n as well. However, Fang Su Jin was still unaware that Bai Qi was nning to propose. She only thought that Bai Qi had prepared some surprise for Zhang Li Xue to cheer her up. Bai Qi listened to Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s arrangement and finally heaved a breath of relief. He nced at the time and saw that he had a few hours before Zhang Li Xue was going to show up at the arranged location. ¡°The road in that park is a little uneven,¡± Bai Qi reminded him. ¡°Just let her be careful with her wheelchair.¡± ¡°Un. I know. Brother Bai Qi, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll be looking after my sister.¡± Bai Qi heaved a sigh when he heard Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s words. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, thank you.¡± ..... The two of them exchanged a brief word before they finally hang up. Bai Qi stared at his phone for a long time with a faint smile on his face. Initially, when he came to Zhang Yi Hai and ask for his help, Bai Qi did not expect the young man was going to agree. After all, the young man was quite overprotective towards his sister. Bai Qi thought that he might have to convince Zhang Yi Hai to help him. However, when Zhang Yi Hai heard what he wanted to do, he agreed after giving it a brief thought. Bai Qi was surprised, but this made him feel more at ease knowing that Zhang Li Xue¡¯s family had all supported their rtionship. Of course, Bai Qi was aware that their eptance was not something that he could easily obtain. Once he wronged Zhang Li Xue, her family¡¯s attitude towards him would change greatly. However, Bai Qi had no n to do anything that would hurt his little fairy. The girl was very precious to him. ... After speaking to Bai Qi for a bit, Zhang Yi Hai went to his sister¡¯s room to check if she was ready. He looked at the shirt that Zhang Li Xue was wearing and frowned. ¡°Sister, why don¡¯t you wear something prettier?¡± Hearing her brother¡¯s words, Zhang Li Xue turned around and spoke, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Is this shirt not good enough? We¡¯re just going out to eat some chicken wings, right? What¡¯s the use of wearing something pretty?¡± The corner of his lips began to twitch. Zhang Yi Hai could not speak of Bai Qi¡¯s n. But, Zhang Yi Hai knew that if his sister was wearing something casual like this, she was going to regret it when Bai Qi appeared in front of herter. In the end, Zhang Yi Hai could only pretend. ¡°I thought that I should bring you to the hospital for a check-upter,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°It¡¯s fine if you want to appear in front of Brother Bai Qi like this.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes lit up. After that day, she hasn¡¯t seen Doctor Bai again. Because that man was too busy and her leg was injured, they could only see each other through video calls. Zhang Li Xue had to admit that she was missing her Doctor Bai very much. ¡°Then, you go out first. I¡¯ll go and get change.¡± Hearing his sister¡¯s words did not make Zhang Yi Hai happy. This person would wear just whatever to go out with her brother but would dress up a little bit to see her boyfriend. Thinking that his sister was still injured, Zhang Yi Hai decided not to argue with his sister. Zhang Yi Hai turned around only to find that his mother was standing behind him with a strange look in her eyes. Swiftly, Zhang Yi Hai looked away, worried that his mother was going to suspect anything. However, he was still a little toote. This was his mother. Of course, she would understand her children the most. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, what are you up to?¡± Li Qin Yao asked. His lips parted to answer. Before he coulde up with an excuse, his mother had already warned him. ¡°You better tell me the truth. Or I¡¯ll talk to your father about this.¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved a helpless sigh. He wanted to keep this secret for Bai Qi, but it was a little difficult to keep a secret from his mother. She was not as easy to trick as his sister. First, he could only pull his mother away before his sister was going to overhear anything. Once they were far enough from his sister¡¯s room, Zhang Yi Hai turned to his mother again. ¡°Mom, why do you think that I¡¯m up to something?¡± Li Qin Yao gave her son a lookover. His attitude right now was enough to let her know that this boy was up to something. If he was not feeling guilty, why would he pull her away? Zhang Yi Hai quickly understood the look in his mother¡¯s eyes. He looked away and coughed. Taking a deep breath, he then looked at his mother again. ¡°Mom, I can tell you, but you will have to keep this a secret.¡± Li Qin Yao was intrigued. ¡°Let me hear it first.¡± Zhang Yi Hai inched closer to his mother and whispered to her about Bai Qi¡¯s n. Anyway, he had no doubt that his mother would help him to keep this secret. Li Qin Yao could not hide her surprise when she heard what Bai Qi was going to do. She looked at her son again and saw him nod. It seemed that he was not telling her a lie. ¡°Mom, you have to hide that smile on your face,¡± Zhang Yi Hai reminded her. ¡°Or else, my sister is going to suspect something.¡± Li Qin Yao pursed her lips, but the smile on her face was very hard to contain. Seeing this, Zhang Yi Hai could only heave a long sigh. Chapter 355 355 What¡¯s Wrong with Your Eyes? When Fang Su Jin arrived at the house, Zhan Li Xue had juste out of her room in her dress. Knowing that they were going to stop by the hospital to find Bai Qi, Zhang Li Xue had especially dressed up and put on some makeup on her face. She was patient, but her face looked so radiant and lively. Zhang Yi Hai saw the powder pink flowery dress that his sister was wearing and thought that the way she dressed while going out with her brother and boyfriend was really different. Seeing how she had especially dressed up prettily almost made him want to tell her to change back into the shirt she was wearing earlier. ¡°Li Xue, you¡¯re dressed up prettily,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke as she reached her friend¡¯s side. ¡°Why do I feel as if you¡¯re dressing up to go on a date instead?¡± Fang Su Jin raised her head and nced at Zhang Yi Hai, wondering if Zhang Li Xue knew about the surprise that Bai Qi had prepared. That would not be a good thing, right? Although she did not know what Bai Qi had prepared to surprise her friend, Fang Su Jin was looking forward to seeing a bright smile on her friend¡¯s face upon seeing this surprise. ¡°My brother said, we might stop by at the hospital in a while,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ..... Fang Su Jin nced at Zhang Yi Hai again. ¡°Mmm... Since we¡¯re going out, we should take my sister for a check-up at the hospital,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. He blinked, hoping that Fang Su Jin would understand his hint. However, Zhang Li Xue identally saw the wink. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, what¡¯s wrong with your eyes?¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked away and rubbed his eyes. ¡°No. I think something got into my eyes.¡± His answer did not sound very convincing. Zhang Li Xue stared at his brother for a while longer. Then, her gaze shifted to Fang Su Jin. Somehow, she had a feeling that the two people were hiding something. ¡°If you¡¯re ready, then we should go now.¡± Fang Su Jin spoke, breaking the silence between them. ¡°Otherwise, it¡¯ll be hard for us to find a parking spot.¡± Zhang Li Xue was momentarily distracted by the chicken wings that she has not eaten for a while. When Fang Su Jin pushed her wheelchair out, Zhang Li Xue was the most excited. She has been staying home for a while and this would be the first time she¡¯s going out to y. Moreover, Zhang Li Xue was looking forward to her visit to the hospital. Zhang Yi Hai watched the two girls leave and heaved a sigh. Before he could head out and catch up with the girls, his mother suddenly stopped him. ¡°Mom, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Li Qin Yao patted her son¡¯s arm. ¡°When it¡¯s done, remember to let Bai Qie over. It¡¯s a happy asion, we have to celebrate.¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved helplessly. ¡°Mom, are you sure that my sister is going to say yes? What if she rejects him?¡± Li Qin Yao shot a dangerous look at her son. ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense.¡± ¡°How is this nonsense?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°Mom, we should also consider this possibility, right?¡± Li Qin Yao pped her son in his arms. ¡°Alright. You better go now. Don¡¯t let your sister and Su Jin wait for you. Go ahead and help your sister quick.¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved a sigh. Why did he feel s if his mother was a little impatient to get a son-inw? Before his mother would be upset, Zhang Yi Hai quickly turned around to catch up with his sister. He helped his sister into the car and stuffed her wheelchair into the car. Zhang Yi Hai slid into the driver¡¯s seat and watched as Fang Su Jin joined his sister in the passenger seat. Before they departed, Zhang Yi Hai did not forget to send a message to Bai Qi to let him know that they were heading out. While Zhang Yi Hai was driving, the two girls at the back were gossiping happily. After a while, they finally reached the chicken wings restaurant. Zhang Yi Hai pulled over in front of the entrance and helped his sister out. When the two girls entered the restaurant, Zhang Yi Hai entered the car again and went to find a parking spot. He turned off the engine and took out his phone to inform Bai Qi that they were visiting the restaurant for a meal. ¡°Your sister did not suspect anything?¡± Bai Qi asked. ¡°She didn¡¯t. Fortunately, Sister Fang was around so my sister did not think too much.¡± Zhang Yi Hai pursed his lips. ¡°However, my mother found out about it. I¡¯m sorry. But I could not keep this secret from my mother.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± Bai Qi spoke. ¡°As long as your sister did not know anything about it.¡± ¡°Mhm... You can rest assured that I won¡¯t let my sister find out,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°However, Brother Bai Qi, my mom said, you have to stop by the house if your n is sessful.¡± Bai Qi froze. After a while, a faint smile curled on his lips. ¡°Alright. I understand.¡± Zhang Yi Hai hang up the phone and finally headed into the restaurant. When he came in, his sister and Fang Su Jin were still discussing the menu. Zhang Li Xue raised her head when she saw her brother. ¡°Yi Hai, what took you so long? We almost ordered without you.¡± ¡°I had trouble looking for a parking spot,¡± Zhang Yi Hai came up with an excuse. ¡°Sister, you already know what I like to eat. You can just order anything.¡± The waiter arrived at this time and the group began to order their food. While waiting for the food, Zhang Yi Hai continued to exchange his text with Bai Qi. ording to the n, they were going to meet at the park in the afternoon. Zhang Yi Hai nced at the weather forecast and saw that it was expected to be a cloudy afternoon. He was a little worried that it might rain. Should he prepare an umbre just in case? Chapter 356 356 A Change of n Bai Qi stared at his phone and the corner of his lips tilted up a little bit. In an hour or so, his little fairy was going to show up at the park. Thinking of what he was going to do next made him anxious a little bit. He wondered just how his little fairy was going to react. Subconsciously, Bai Qi raised his hand to touch his jacket pocket. When he felt the box was still inside, Bai Qi heaved a breath of relief. But a whileter, Bai Qi began to worry again. There was also the possibility that Zhang Li Xue might reject his proposal. If that happens, then what was he supposed to do? He would be disappointed, but he still did not want to give up on Zhang Li Xue. He loved her very much and could not imagine just how his life would be if he did not have her around. Bai Qi closed his eyes and inhaled a deep breath. He told himself that he should not be thinking too much. The most important thing was that he had worked hard to win her heart. ..... Then, whatever happens next, he will think of what he wanted to doter. The ring from his phone snapped him out of his trance. Bai Qi answered his phone and found out that the preparation was all ready. He double-checked everything before finally texting Zhang Yi Hai. ... ¡°Yi Hai, why do you keep on looking at your phone?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. A mischievous smile curled on her lips. ¡°Could it be that you have a girlfriend now?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense.¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved a long sigh. ¡°Sister, just go ahead and eat your chicken wings.¡± His phone chimed again. Zhang Yi Hai heaved a breath in relief when he received the message from Bai Qi. While his sister lowered her gaze to eat her food, Zhang Yi Hai nced at Fang Su Jin to signal her to get ready. Zhang Yi Hai wanted to arrive at the park earlier as he was a little worried about the weather. He watched as his sister finished her food and called the server to pay their bills. However, he soon noticed that there were a few items in the bills that were not on their table. Just as he was about to inquire about it, his sister had already given him the answer. ¡°Those are for Bai Qi.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°Aren¡¯t we going over to the hospital next? It¡¯s lunch hour. I think Bai Qi should have not eaten his lunch yet.¡± Earlier that day, Zhang Li Xue had texted Doctor Bai and found out that the man was supposed to be busy for the whole day. Even though Bai Qi had not told her what he was going to be busy with, Zhang Li Xue guessed that her boyfriend should be busy with his work. Usually, whenever he had an important surgery, Bai Qi would not have the time to eat at the cafeteria. Her Doctor Bai should be happy when she showed up with food, right? Meanwhile, a helpless smile curled on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s lips. If only his sister knew that the person she was worried about was not at the hospital... Zhang Yi Hai decided not to speak about this. After paying the bills, Zhang Yi Hai helped his sister out of the restaurant before he went to get the car. Zhang Yi Hai did not forget to text Bai Qi that they were heading over to the park. Then, he drove the car and stopped in front of the restaurant¡¯s entrance to help his sister into the car. ¡°Yi Hai, I think, this is good too,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke as her brother carried her into the car. ¡°I don¡¯t have to move around. You can carry me wherever I wanted to go.¡± Although moving around was a little troublesome with her leg, Zhang Li Xue do enjoy the service where her brother would carry her from ce to ce. Zhang Yi Hai chuckled upon hearing his sister¡¯s words. ¡°Forget it. I don¡¯t want to. Sister, it¡¯s better if you ask Brother Bai Qi to carry you instead.¡± Suddenly, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face turned a little pink. She did not think that her little brother would dare to tease her by using Bai Qi¡¯s name. As her brother started to drive, Zhang Li Xue took out her mirror and began to touch up her face a little bit. Her face was full of smiles and it could be seen that she was in a good mood. However, just as she put down her powder, Zhang Li Xue began to realize that something was a little strange. She looked out the window and realized that her brother was not driving toward the hospital. Instead, they were heading in the opposite direction.¡¯ ¡°Where are we going?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at the tall building outside with worry. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that we¡¯re going to the hospital?¡± Zhang Yi Hai nced at the rear mirror and saw the panicked look on his sister¡¯s face. ¡°Mmm... There has been a change of n.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Zhang Li Xue narrowed her eyes. She was so looking forward to visiting her boyfriend at work. But now, her brother was telling her that he was changing the n. Zhang Li Xue had the urge to beat this brother. ¡°I just saw that the weather looks good,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°Sister, let¡¯s go and walk at the park.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at her brother in disbelief. At this time, she was not in the mood to walk in the park! Fang Su Jin watched the siblings and began tough. She had a feeling that the situation would turn worse if she did not interfere. Zhang Yi Hai might ruin Bai Qi¡¯s surprise if he was to handle this on his own. ¡°Alright. Li Xue, let¡¯s just walk around the park a little bit,¡± Fang Su Jin tried to coax her friend. ¡°I ate so much earlier. It¡¯s better to walk a little bit to digest some food.¡± Zhang Li Xue was still angry, but for the sake of her friend, she decided to suppress her anger. Soon, they reached the park. Zhang Yi Hai helped her sister out of the vehicle and pushed her around the park. The days were getting colder, but the flowers were blooming beautifully all around. What Zhang Li Xue did not notice was that the person who was pushing her wheelchair had changed in the middle of their walk. Chapter 357 357 Go and Follow Them Zhang Yi Hai did not know whether he wanted tough or cry as she looked at his sister. A while ago, she was too happy and the smile on her face was too transparent when she heard that they were heading to the hospital. But in just a short time, the smile on her face disappeared. Although she did not make a fuss, Zhang Yi Hai could still see that his sister was unhappy. He only said that they were going for a walk in the park for some fresh air. However, this person was unhappy because she could not meet her boyfriend earlier... His sister was still upset about this change of n and did not want to say a word to him. While Fang Su Jin was pushing the wheelchair into the park, Zhang Yi Hai did not forget to send a few texts to Bai Qi. Perhaps, it was because they were at the park during working hours. There were a few people around, but the park was not crowded. After walking around the park for a while, Bai Qi finally appeared at the side. Seeing that both Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin had noticed his appearance, Bai Qi ced a finger at his lips, motioning them not to make a noise about it. Without Zhang Li Xue¡¯s knowledge, Zhang Yi Hai withdrew his hand and let Bai Qi take the wheelchair. ..... Bai Qi lowered his head to look at the unsuspecting victim. His little fairy was wearing a pink dress with some flowers pattern on it. Seeing this almost made himugh. It felt just like the first time he saw her when she was wearing a flowery dress. Bai Qi thought that this should be a sign that his n would go smoothly as he hoped to be. He turned to Zhang Yi Hai and nodded. Zhang Yi Hai heaved a breath of relief upon watching as they both left. Although he was very curious to know what will happen next, Zhang Yi Hai did not dare to follow them closely and expose the surprise. ¡°That¡¯s it?¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s voice broke the silence between them. She stared in the direction where Bai Qi and Zhang Li Xue were heading and thought that this kind of surprise was dull. They were only supposed to chauffeur Zhang Li Xue to the park and let her have a surprise date? What nonsense is this? Fang Su Jin retracted her gaze and turned to Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, just what exactly did Bai Qi n to do? It can¡¯t be that he wanted us to take your sister out for a walk, right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not it.¡± Zhang Yi Hai pursed his lips, worried that he might have said too much. However, Fang Su Jin¡¯s interest was piqued. ¡°What is he nning to do?¡± In her excitement, Fang Su Jin grabbed the young man¡¯s arms tightly. The touch startled Zhang Yi Hai. His gaze shifted to the hand that was holding his arms. Zhang Yi Hai then looked away. Suddenly, he did not know what he was going to say. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, tell me.¡± His throat bobbed. Zhang Yi Hai thought that Fang Su Jin was too close. However, it seemed that Fang Su Jin was not aware of what she was doing. ¡°Brother Bai Qi...¡± Zhang Yi Hai shifted his gaze away. ¡°He¡¯s nning to propose.¡± ¡°What?¡± Fang Su Jin stared at the man in shock. ¡°Bai Qi is nning to propose?¡± The grip around his arms was getting tighter and it was leaving a red mark. However, Zhang Yi Hai did not feel any pain. ¡°Mhmm...¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Then, what are we doing here?¡± Fang Su Jin tugged at his arms. ¡°Let¡¯s go and follow after them.¡± After a few steps, Zhang Yi Hai stopped. ¡°Sister Fang, it wouldn¡¯t be good to follow them, right?¡± In his opinion, this was a private matter. He did not want to disturb them. ¡°We¡¯ll just watch them quietly from afar,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, aren¡¯t you curious to know your sister¡¯s answer?¡± Zhang Yi Hai was indeed curious. Although was almost sure that his sister would not reject the proposal, there was such a possibility... Thinking of his mother¡¯s reaction upon knowing Bai Qi¡¯s n, Zhang Yi Hai decided to go and spy on them. If his mother asked, then, he could give the answer. Just like that, Zhang Yi Hai agreed to Fang Su Jin¡¯s idea. The two of them sneaked after the couple. Just as Bai Qi stopped moving, Fang Su Jin took out her phone and started to record the whole thing. She wanted to look at her friend¡¯s shocked expression. This recording could be something that the couple would watch again when they are older. ... Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue was beginning to feel that something was quite wrong, Her brother and Fang Su Jin were too quiet. It was understandable for her brother not to say a word, but, why was her best friend so quiet? Zhang Li Xue frowned. She looked up and realized that they were heading to a big tree at the center of the park. Zhang Li Xue was about to turn around and look at her brother when she realized that the wheelchair had stopped . Her ears picked up the sound a familiar footsteps. Then, a shadow loomed over her. Zhang Li Xue squinted to adjust her eyes. All of a sudden, Bai Qi appeared in front of her with a bright smile on his face. ¡°You!¡± Her eyes were wide and her mouth agape. ¡°Bai Qi, what are you doing here? Aren¡¯t you supposed to be busy at work?¡± Her gaze swept at her surroundings and Zhang Li Xue realized that her brother and her best friend were no longer around. ¡°That was strange... Where are my brother and Su Jin?¡± Bai Qi chuckled. He pinched his girlfriend on the cheek and spoke, ¡°They already left some time ago. Zhang Li Xue, are you surprised to see me?¡± Chapter 358 358 Marry Me? Zhang Li Xue looked at the man in front of her and nodded slowly. ¡°Un.¡± She pushed a few strands of hair behind her ears. Then, she looked at her surroundings again before finally looking at the person in front of her. ¡°But, why are you here?¡± It might be her imagination, but Zhang Li Xue thought that there was something different about her Doctor Bai. ¡°Hmm...¡± Bai Qi pretended to be thinking about this matter seriously. ¡°I thought that you might be bored at home. Therefore, I asked your brother to invite you here.¡± ?¡±So, you nned this with my brother?¡± Bai Qi smiled. ¡°As your doctor, I think it¡¯s good for you to go out and take a bit of fresh air.¡± Then, he touched her cheek again. ¡°But, why did you look unhappy earlier? You did not say a word from the beginning. You don¡¯t like this ce?¡± Zhang Li Xue lowered her head shyly. She could not tell Bai Qi that she was upset that her brother had made a sudden change in n. In the beginning, he told her that he was going to take her to the hospital to see Bai Qi... But it turned out they were both tricking her. The person she has been missing so much had suddenly appeared in front of her. She could not describe her feelings upon seeing his face. ..... ¡°It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t like this ce,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Just that... Yi Hai was bullying me.¡± ¡°Well, don¡¯t be upset with him. I was the one who asked him to help me bring you out.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°Doctor Bai, if you wanted to take me out on a date, you can pick me up at my house. Why do you have to do something like this?¡± ¡°Hmm... Doing something like this can be a bit fun once in a while, don¡¯t you think?¡± Zhang Li Xue pondered over his words and nodded slowly. Now that she thought about it, it was indeed a little refreshing to go out with her Doctor Bai like this. His gaze shifted to her legs. ¡°How are you feeling? Is your leg still hurting?¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at the cast around her leg. ¡°These days, I¡¯ve been sitting in this wheelchair and there would be someone to help me move around.¡± ¡°Then, you don¡¯t mind going for a walk with me for a little while, right? Zhang Li Xueughed. Then, she nodded. ¡°Un. Doctor Bai, let¡¯s go walk around the park.¡± Bai Qi stretched his hand and pinched her nose. His girlfriend was adorable. Seeing how she had put on some makeup, Bai Qi was careful not to ruin them. He stood up again and pushed the wheelchair towards that big tree ahead. Now that she was with her boyfriend, Zhang Li Xue was suddenly in the mood to enjoy the flowers. Everything became very colorful and fascinating. Once they reached the big tree, Bai Qi stopped again. Zhang Li Xue swept her gaze around the ce and thought that the flowers around the trees were very beautiful. Then, Bai Qi walked over and stopped in front of her again. Suddenly, Zhang Li Xue was in a trance. Zhang Li Xue thought that perhaps, this was only her imagination, but she seemed to recall a scene from when they were younger. Her mother still kept a photo from that time. Although Bai Qi¡¯s face could not be seen clearly, Zhang Li Xue remembered that Bai Qi was dressed as a tree, while she was wearing a flower fairy dress. At that time, she seemed to have said that the two of them would make a great team. A tree with a flower fairy apanying him. Her doctor Bai was tall as this tree. He was tall and sturdy enough to protect the flower fairy who was resting under him. Of course, Zhang Li Xue was unaware that her Doctor Bai has been looking for this ce for a while. He wanted to propose at a ce where they would be surrounded by flowers. Then, coincidentally, he found this big tree and thought that this spot would be perfect. Just like Zhang Li Xue, Bai Qi too had recalled the day he was dressed up as a tree at the kindergarten. ¡°Why are you stopping?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. They have been walking for a short distance before Bai Qi stopped again. ¡°Well, I have something to say to you.¡± The wind was blowing gently and Zhang Li Xue pushed a few strands of hair behind her ear. When she looked at Bai Qi again, Zhang Li Xue was surprised to see the anxious look on his face. Without knowing why her heartbeat started to elerate. Zhang Li Xue was about to ask him if he was alright when Bai Qi suddenly crouched down in front of her. She thought that he wanted to talk to her at eye level. But then, she realized that Bai Qi was down on one knee. Suddenly, Zhang Li Xue could not think properly and guess what was her boyfriend trying to do. Taking a deep breath, Bai Qi then pulled out the velvet box from his pocket. He looked at Zhang Li Xue again with an anxious smile on his face ¡°My little fairy.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at the box in front of her. Then, she slowly raised her head to meet his gaze. ¡°The first time I saw you, you were still a little girl. I remember just how pretty you are in your flower girl dress. I pulled your hair because I wanted your attention, but you kicked my legs so hard that it made me cry.¡± Zhang Li Xue wanted tough at the memory, but with Bai Qi on one knee in front of her, Zhang Li Xue could not react very well. ¡°We met again and you have taught me to y basketball. I was only interested in this game after learning about it from you. Later, we were separated when my family decided to move to S Country. I did not expect that I would find you again. But Li Xue, you seemed to have forgotten about me. Fortunately, you did not forget about mepletely. Fortunately, you finally had your attention on me.¡± There was a faint smile on his face as he recalled everything that happened between them. ¡°Zhang Li Xue, I love you. You have always been the light in my life. With you around, my life has be very bright. When I¡¯m with you I am the happiest.¡± The box in his hand popped open, revealing the diamond ring in it. ¡°Zhang Li Xue, will you make me the happiest man and marry me?¡± Chapter 359 359 Then, You Agree? The moment Zhang Li Xue heard that question, it felt as if everything around her had stopped. The flowers all around her were no longer as vibrant. There was only Bai Qi was in her eyes. The anxious face on his face told her that he was nervous. She wondered if Bai Qi was worried that she would say no to it? Just the thought makes her want tough. Therefore, she could not understand why her eyes were stinging and her nose felt sour. Zhang Li Xue ced a hand over her mouth. To her surprise, she could feel tears, streaming down her face. It was very strange. Her heart surged with a warm feeling of happiness, but she could not stop from crying. At this time, Zhang Li Xue recalled the story of how they got together. ording to Bai Qi, he already liked her when she was very young. But, she onlye to like him when they met again as a grownup. She had never thought that she would fall for him. But his attentiveness towards her as well as his unwillingness to give up despite everything that happened to him attracted her. Gradually, she fell in love with this man. ..... Bai Qi said that he had tugged at her hair when they were younger because he wanted her attention. But being with him, Zhang Li Xue noticed that Bai Qi always had his eyes on her whenever they were together. Her eyes shifted to the diamond ring in that box. In her opinion, this ring was the most beautiful diamond ring she had ever seen. As she looked at it, the diamond twinkled, as if winking at her, coaxing her to ept this proposal. Zhang Li Xue was very tempted to take a good look at this ring, but her hand was not moving. She was still getting over the shock of finding out that her brother had joined Bai Qi to trick her intoing to the park when Bai Qi suddenly gave her another surprise. What should she do? She was really touched. Meanwhile, the smile on Bai Qi¡¯s face began to feel a little stiff. He thought that his little fairy would be happy, but seeing her tears made him feel distressed. However, Bai Qi kept his calm and continued to wait for her reply. He did not know what was going on in her mind, but he figured out that Zhang Li Xue would need some time topose herself. After a while, Zhang Li Xue dabbed the corner of her eyes with her fingers. She looked at Bai Qi and forced a smile. ¡°Look at how you have ruined my makeup. I took time to put them on today.¡± Seeing the smile on her face made Bai Qi more at ease. Since she was in her mood to joke around, he could at least tell that this girl was not upset by his sudden proposal. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Once the tears in her eyes had dried, Zhang Li Xue looked at the man again and smiled. ¡°Then, why don¡¯t you help me by putting that ring on my finger?¡± His eyes lit up. ¡°Then, you agree?¡± ¡°You fool.¡± Her brow furrowed. ¡°If you don¡¯t hurry, then I might change my mind.¡± Hearing her words, Bai Qi quickly reached for her hand. His breath was a little unsteady and his movement was too clumsy that he almost dropped the velvet box in his arms. It was only when Zhang Li Xue held his hand to steady her movement that Bai Qi managed to take out the ring from the box. Then, he held her hand gently and the ring in another. Slowly, Bai Qi slid the ring onto her finger. A breath of relief finally escaped her once he saw that the ring fit her finger perfectly. He rubbed her hand a few times, admiring her slender finger. Just as he had thought. The ring would look beautiful on her. He leaned over and pressed his lips against hers for a kiss. ¡°Zhang Li Xue, I promise you that I will never disappoint you in this life.¡± He lowered his head slowly and kissed the back of her hand. He wanted to hold the girl in his arm and kissed her again. However, it was a little difficult to reach her while she was still in her wheelchair. ¡°It¡¯s a good fit,¡± Zhang Li Xuemented as she admired the ring. ¡°How do you know my size?¡± ¡°I have been measuring your fingers. Of course, I would know your size.¡± Zhang Li Xue suddenly recalled the way Bai Qi would tug and y with her fingers recently. It turned out that he was secretly measuring her fingers. At this time, Zhang Li Xue suddenly recalled something else. ¡°That day, you told me that you wanted to give me a surprise.¡± Her eyes twinkled. ¡°Is this the surprise you mentioned?¡± Bai Qi chuckled. ¡°Mmm... Do you like it?¡± ¡°Un. I like it.¡± The smile on her face widened. It was now that Zhang Li Xue understood why this man has been very secretive with her. ¡°Then, what about that person you were meeting?¡± Bai Qi did not know whether he shouldugh about it. It seemed that this little fairy had not forgotten about his meeting. ¡°Why do you still remember about it?¡± ¡°It was rare for you to be very secretive about who you are meeting,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°Of course, I¡¯m going to remember about it.¡± Bai Qi held her hands tightly. ¡°On that day, the person I met was your father.¡± Zhang Li Xue could not hide her surprise. She did not know that Bai Qi has been meeting her father privately. Her father had not mentioned this matter to her as well. ¡°Since I am nning to propose to you, of course, I will have to ask for his permission first.¡± ¡°My father agreed?¡± ¡°Mmm... Otherwise, it would be really difficult for me to marry you.¡± Her heart warmed. Zhang Li Xue had never thought that her father would agree to it. The couple continued to chat under the tree. Zhang Li Xue had a lot of questions and Bai Qi patiently answered them one by one. What they did not realize was that Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin were busy recording this scene. Chapter 360 360 What was He Thinking About? Fang Su Jin grew excited as she watched Bai Qi slide the ring onto Zhang Li Xue¡¯s finger. However, she was regretting that they were not close enough for her to zoom in and look at the ring on her finger. A faint sigh escaped her. Although they were not close enough, Fang Su Jin could still see the smile on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s lips. Seeing that her best friend was so happy made her happy as well. Suddenly, Fang Su Jin saw that a tissue paper had appeared by her side. She turned around and saw Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s awkward face. ¡°Sister Fang, you¡¯re crying again.¡± Fang Su Jin pursed her lips tightly. ¡°I can¡¯t help it. I¡¯m easily touched.¡± She took the tissue paper from Zhang Yi Hai. Then, she shot a warning gaze at him. ¡°Don¡¯t mock me.¡± Zhang Yi Hai thought that her threatening gaze did not look scary at all. In fact, Fang Su Jin looked like an adorable kitten. The threatening look did not have any effect on her face. He really wanted to pinch her cheek. As the thought came to his mind, Zhang Yi Hai quickly looked away. He silently scolded himself for his ridiculous thought. This was his sister¡¯s friend. What was he thinking about? ..... ¡°I wasn¡¯t mocking you,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. His voice was a whisper. Fang Su Jin dabbed the tears on her face. ¡°But, Zhang Yi Hai, I did not expect that you would give Bai Qi a hand and help him with this proposal. I thought that you did not like him.¡± ¡°I never said that I did not like him.¡± ¡°In the past, didn¡¯t you always chase away those men away from getting closer to your sister?¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled but did not answer. It was true that he often chase away those men from his sister. But he had his reason as well. He did not think that others would understand. Zhang Li Xue was his sister and it was his responsibility to protect her. ¡°Why do you decide to help Bai Qi?¡± Fang Su Jin asked again when the young man did not say a word. Zhang Yi Hai looked in the direction where his sister and Bai Qi were standing. The couple was still talking, it was not known just what were they talking about. ¡°Why not?¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°A lot of things happened to my sister recently. I just wanted her to be happy. My sister deserved that. Brother Bai Qi could make her happy. Of course, I would give him a helping hand.¡± Fang Su Jin stared at the young man in front of her for a long time. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, I did not expect that you would be very nice.¡± Her words made Zhang Yi Haiugh. Seeing the smile on his face startled her. When he was still young, Zhang Yi Hai was quite adorable, running around after his sister. But when he grew up, Zhang Yi Hai often look unfriendly. There was often a scowl on his face. Fang Su Jin could not remember just when did she start to feel that Zhang Yi Hai was a scary person. But when Zhang Yi Hai smiled, he was quite good-looking as well. Fang Su Jin quickly looked away before she would get swayed by this man. ¡°That... Zhang Yi Hai, now that the proposal is sessful, what should we do next? Should we go over?¡± Zhang Yi Hai pondered upon her words and thought that they should go over as well. There are still a few matters he wanted to say to them. ¡°Let¡¯s go over.¡± The two of them came out of their hiding ce and headed out to the couple. Bai Qi was the first to notice their presence. He leaned over to whisper to Zhan Li Xue before he stood up. Perhaps he has been kneeling down on one knee for a long time. When he stood up again, Bai Qi could feel that his legs were a little numb. Fortunately, he could still lean on the wheelchair. ¡°Zhang Li Xue!¡± Fang Su Jin walked over in excitement. ¡°Congrattions!¡± Zhang Li Xue had a shy smile on her face. ¡°Fang Su Jin, did you already know about this?¡± Fang Su Jin waved her hand. ¡°Of course, not. Your brother did not tell me anything about it. I really thought that he wanted to take you out for a walk.¡± Fang Su Jin blinked innocently. Zhang Li Xue turned to her brother and narrowed her eyes. This person had tricked her earlier and made her upset. But thinking that her little brother was only helping her, Zhang Li Xu decided not to get angry with him. ¡°Li Xue, let me look at your ring.¡± Fang Su Jin walked over and admired the ring on her friend¡¯s finger. ¡°Doctor Bai, the ring is very pretty. You have good taste.¡± Zhang Li Xue had an arrogant look on her face. ¡°Of course, he has good taste. Didn¡¯t he choose me?¡± Her words made Fang Su Jin speechless. When did her friend get this shameless? Bai Qiughed. His eyes were looking at Zhang Li Xue with a pampering look. ¡°Sister, Brother Bai Qi, congrattions,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. His gaze stayed on Bai Qi for a few seconds. ¡°Then, should I start addressing you as my brother-inw?¡± The atmosphere around them turned quiet. The situation made Zhang Yi Hai feel a little awkward. He thought that perhaps it was still too early for him to change the way he addressed Bai Qi. Zhang Li Xue looked at her brother with a shy look in her eyes. But her heart was secretly happy. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, thank you for your help.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. He looked at his sister again and spoke, ¡°I¡¯m guessing that you and my sister are going for a walk now. Then, I will hand over my sister to you. But, Bother Bai Qi, please remember that my mother is waiting for you two at home.¡± Zhang Li Xue gasped. From her brother¡¯s words, it seemed that her mother also knew about Bai Qi¡¯s n. Was she the only person who did not know anything? Bai Qi pondered over Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s words before giving him his answer. ¡°Then, I will send back your sister before dinner.¡± Chapter 361 361 You are Still a Patient Before leaving the park, Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin apanied Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi to the parking spot. Now that Zhang Li Xue had answered with a ¡®yes¡¯, the couple was nning to go on a date before Bai Qi would send Zhang Li Xue back. As Bai Qi was dealing with the wheelchair, Fang Su Jin walked over to her friend and spoke, ¡°Li Xue, I¡¯ve helped you to record the proposal video. Although we could not hear what you guys were saying, every part of your expression is clear.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s expression lit up when she heard about this. ¡°Su Jin, you are the best.¡± ¡°I will help you to edit the video before sending it to you, alright?¡± Fang Su Jin smiled. ¡°Thank you.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her friend before moving her gaze to her brother. ¡°Yi Hai, I¡¯m leaving with Bai Qi. Help me to send Su Jin back, alright?¡± Zhang Yi Hai nced at the person beside him. ¡°Mmm... Sister, don¡¯t worry about it.¡± There was a hint of joy in his heart, knowing that he would be spending time with Fang Su Jin. But, Zhang Yi Hai had quickly put that thought away. He began to think that there was something wrong with him. His thought was too improper. ..... Bai Qi exchanged a few words with Zhang Yi Hai before leaving with Zhang Li Xue. As the vehicle began to leave the park, Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze and looked at the ring again. It was too pretty. The more she looked at it, the more she liked it. Her Doctor Bai really had good taste. Zhang Li Xue took out her phone and snapped a few photos of her ring. As they were stopping by a red light, Bai Qi nced at his little fairy again and saw that she was staring at the ring with a smile on her face. Seeing that she seemed to like the ring he chose made him happy. Zhang Li Xue raised her head again and looked out the window. After a while, she began to feel that the scene outside seemed quite familiar. She turned to Bai Qi and spoke, ¡°Doctor Bai, where are we going now?¡± ¡°Do you have a ce you wanted to go?¡± Zhang Li Xue shook her head. ¡°Well, I¡¯ll just follow your n.¡± At this time, she did not care wherever Bai Qi was going to take her. All she wanted to do was to be together with him. In her thought, Bai Qi should already make his n. Bai Qiughed. ¡°Then, we¡¯ll go back to my apartment, alright? Later, we¡¯ll pick up Xi Xi from her school and go back to your house.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at the man speechlessly. She had agreed to his proposal and now, she was asked to stay home and rest? What is this? Seeing the look on her face made himugh. ¡°Remember that you are still a patient. You still need to rest and recuperate.¡± Zhang Li Xue pouted. She was hoping that the two of them were going on a date. Bai Qi stretched his hand and pinched her nose. ¡°Be good. Although you are not using your legs, sitting too long in that wheelchair isn¡¯t good for you too. I want you to get well very soon.¡± Zhang Li Xue wanted toin, but she knew that she was not going to win in this argument. In the end, she decided not to speak about it. ¡°Did Xi Xi know what you¡¯re nning to do today?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. Even her mother seemed to know about Bai Qi¡¯s n. At this time, Zhang Li Xue wondered just who else would know about his n. ¡°No. When we pick her up from her school, let¡¯s tell her this surprise.¡± Zhang Li Xue was fine with this arrangement. She wondered just how would Bai Xi Xi react upon listening to this news. ¡°Do you think Xi Xi is going to mind?¡± Zhang Li Xue started to worry. ¡°After all, you are her only family. Will she start to think I¡¯m going to steal you?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t think too much. I¡¯m sure that Xi Xi is going to be happy.¡± Bai Qi nced at her. ¡°Don¡¯t you know how much my sister adores you? I am the one who should be worried that Xi Xi is going to steal you from me?¡± ¡°What?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Don¡¯t you know? Whenever Xi Xi was around, your attention would be on her.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at him in disbelief. Why does it sound like Bai Qi was jealous of his own sister? After a few minutes, Bai Qi finally entered the apartment building. He found a parking spot and took out the wheelchair. Bai Qi bought it over to the side before walking over to help Zhang Li Xue out. As soon as he held her in his arms, Zhang Li Xue quickly wrapped her arms around Bai Qi¡¯s neck. ¡°Since Xi Xi is not here, then, I will only look at you, alright?¡± Bai Qiughed. The way his little fairy was staring at him made him sigh helplessly. Before he could warn her not to cause trouble, Zhang Li Xue leaned in and pressed her lips on his cheek. His eyes narrowed. Bai Qi could tell that a certain someone wanted to tease him. The mischievous smile on her face was too obvious. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue began to think that it was not a bad thing to return to his apartment. This way, the two of them could spend their time alone. It has been a while since she gets to be alone with Bai Qi. These days, Zhang Li Xue has been staying at home to recuperate while Bai Qi was busy with his job at the hospital. Now that they are together, she should take this opportunity to stay close to him. Bai Qi helped her into her wheelchair and pinched her cheek. ¡°Don¡¯t make trouble.¡± Zhang Li Xue wanted to speak, but soon, Bai Qi blocked her lips with his kiss. This move finally made her stay quiet obediently. Chapter 362 362 When are You Returning? As they entered the house, Zhang Li Xue was already nning to make some trouble for Doctor Bai. However, her phone began to ring the moment she sat down on the sofa. Zhang Li Xue looked at the caller ID and saw that it was her mother. She showed Bai Qi her screen before answering the call. ¡°Mommy.¡± ¡°Li Xue, I already heard the news from your brother,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke the moment she heard her daughter¡¯s voice. ¡°When are you returning home with Bai Qi?¡± Zhang Li Xue exchanged a nce with Bai Qi. ¡°Mommy, we¡¯re probablying back after picking up Xi Xi from school.¡± Li Qin Yao¡¯s expression brightened up when she heard the little girl¡¯s name. ¡°That¡¯s good. Bring Xi Xi along as well. I already mentioned this matter to your father. He already said that he wille back early for dinner.¡± ¡°Daddy also knows?¡± ¡°Mhm... How can I not let your father know about this?¡± Li Qin Yao said. Knowing her husband, that man would probably be upset if she did not let him know the news earlier. ..... ¡°I will book a private room at the restaurant,¡± Li Xin Yao said. ¡°Since your grandparents are here as well, let¡¯s take this chance to gather and have dinner together. That¡¯s right. I will call your aunt to join us as well. The triplets are at home as well and will be going back to the campus on weekend.¡± Zhang Li Xue chatted with her mother briefly before she hang up. When she told Bai Qi about her mother¡¯s arrangement, Bai Qi quickly agreed. While Zhang Li Xue was not looking, Bai Qi turned around and frowned. Now that he had proposed and Zhang Li Xue had agreed, Bai Qi could guess that her family will want to talk to him about their marriage. There was only he and Bai Xi Xi in the family. Hearing that Zhang Li Xue¡¯s family would gather around made him feel a little anxious. He did not know just what will her family request from him. Bai Qi only hoped that the money he had saved earlier would be enough. However, as he thought of his future with his little fairy, his worry began to dissipate. Whatever it is, he will work very hard so that he could marry her. Seeing that Zhang Li Xue was replying to a few texts, Bai Qi stood up and headed to the kitchen. He then came out again with a ss of water and a few snacks. ¡°Here, have a drink first.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked up from her phone. ¡°Oh.¡± She took the ss from Bai Qi and drank her water obediently. Bai Qi yed with a few strands of her hair as he watched her. ¡°Did you eat your medicine yet?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Doctor Bai, I¡¯ve been very obedient I always ate my medicine on time.¡± Moreover, she was with her brother just now. Even if she forget, her brother would help her to remember it. All of the sudden, Zhang Li Xue seemed to recall another important matter. She let out a loud gasp as she looked at Bai Qi. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Bai Qi began to worry that Zhang Li Xue was not feeling well. Zhang Li Xue calmed down and shook her head. ¡°No. I just remembered something. Earlier, my brother tricked me and said that we were going to the hospital after lunch. I already ordered some takeaways for you. But now, they were in Yi Hai¡¯s car.¡± Bai Qi smiled, knowing that Zhang Li Xue would often think about him. His heart warmed. Bai Qi could not stop from leaning over and giving a peck on her lips. Then, he pulled away again and carefully raised her injured leg to hisp. Then, he began to look at her injury. Other than her left leg, there were several cuts and bruises all around her body. Although they were not as serious as her leg, Bai Qi was still worried that they might be infected. He did not want to see her in pain. Seeing that her injury was recovering well, Bai Qi finally looked up again with a smile. ¡°It looks like you have been listening to my words and resting well.¡± ¡°Mhm...¡± Her family was around. Everyone in the house was treating her like cautiously. These past few days, Zhang Li Xue has been eating and drinking enough medicine and tonics to replenish her health. Her mother would always show up beside her in time to help her change her dressings. She was not allowed to ck off even for a while. Zhang Li Xue stared at him with a hint of mischievousness in her eyes. ¡°Doctor Bai, I have been a really good patient. Then, don¡¯t you think that I should get a reward?¡± ¡°What kind of reward do you want?¡± Bai Qi decided to y along. Zhang Li Xue pretended to think over this question for a long time. Then, she met his eyes again. ¡°Kiss me.¡± The couple stared into each other¡¯s eyes for a long time. Slowly, the two of the were leaning toward each other until their lips met halfway. The moment their lips touched, Zhang Li Xue could not help but heave a sigh. After that proposal, she always wanted to kiss Bai Qi, but the situation was not very suitable. She was in a wheelchair and was not convenient to lean over to kiss him. Now that they were very close, of course, Zhang Li Xue would not miss this chance. Her hands rested on his chest as she gripped the front of his cloth tightly, keeping him in ce. Her lips tilted up into a satisfied smile. She really liked the way Bai Qi would nibble and suck on her lips. His arms were holding her carefully as he parted her lips and deepened their kiss. Soon, their breaths became heavier. After a long time, Bai Qi finally let her go. The couple was looking at each other with their eyes filled with love and adoration. Worried that the girl would tempt him again, Bai Qi leaned over and nuzzled his nose to her neck, tickling her. His lips gradually turned into a smile. ¡°Is this enough?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded shyly. Bai Qi heaved a sigh. His little fairy was injured. He could only suppresshis desire for her at this moment. Chapter 363 363 A Detour After his sister had left the park, Zhang Yi Hai turned to Fang Su Jin and nodded. ¡°Sister Fang, let¡¯s go. I will send you back to your ce.¡± Fang Su Jin retracted her gaze and finally realized that she was left alone with Zhang Yi Hai. Earlier, she did not mind it very much as Zhang Li Xue was still around. But now that her friend was no longer around, Fang Su Jin suddenly felt very awkward. Seeing that the man had turned around to leave, Fang Su Jin could only try to catch up with him. When they reached the vehicle, Fang Su Jin could not help but feel awkward again. Earlier, when Zhang Li Xue was with them, Fang Su Jin had apanied her friend to sit at the back. But now that her friend was not around, it felt a little awkward to sit alone at the back. This was not the first time that Zhang Yi Hai had given her a ride. Therefore, she already knew that he was not someone who would reserve the seat next to him for his girlfriend or something. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°Sister Fang, aren¡¯t youing in?¡± Fang Su Jin snapped out of her trance. ¡°No. It¡¯s alright.¡± After a brief hesitation, Fang Su Jin finally slid into the passenger¡¯s seat. She nced at the person beside her and held the seatbelt tightly. Seeing that Fang Su Jin was seated, Zhang Yi Hai finally drove away from the park. The journey back between them was too quiet. ..... Zhang Yi Hai stole a few nces at the person beside him and saw that she was ying with her phone. The road was clear and it seemed that they would be arriving at the Fang¡¯s residence in a few minutes. Zhang Yi Hai did not know what was going on with him. After stealing a few nces at Fang Su Jin, he then spoke up, ¡°Sister Fang, do you mind if I made a detour?¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Fang Su Jin turned and looked at Zhang Yi Hai in surprise. ¡°Are you very busy?¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then, I will send you back to your ce first.¡± ¡°No. I was ying with my phone earlier. I didn¡¯t pay attention to what you were saying. Zhang Yi Hai, what did you say earlier?¡± Zhang Yi Hai began to hesitate. He realized that he has been too hasty when he said those words. ¡°Forget it.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t tell me to forget it,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Clearly, you were asking me something a while ago. If you don¡¯t tell me about it now, I will worry about it for a long time.¡± The vehicle stopped at the red light. Zhang Yi Hai looked at Fang Su Jin again and saw the serious look on her face. He weighed his decision and finally spoke, ¡°I was asking if you mind if I made a detour before sending you back.¡± ¡°Where are you going?¡± Zhang Yi Hai tried to keep his calm. Just now, he had acted in the moment of impulse when he asked her that question. He actually had no n about what he was going to do next. Fortunately, Zhang Yi Hai was a quick thinker. In just a few seconds, he came out with an excuse. ¡°I have an important presentation for my ss next week,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°I might need a new formal attire. My suit no longer fit me. If you don¡¯t mind, could we stop by the mall?¡± Obviously, he had bought himself a custom-made suit to attend thepany¡¯s anniversary a while ago. It hasn¡¯t been too long since he wore that suit. How can it no longer fit him? But Zhang Yi Hai realized that he could note out with another excuse just to stay around Fang Su Jin a little longer. This was the best excuse that he coulde up with. Fang Su Jin gave the young man a look over. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, did you grow taller again?¡± Now that she thought about it, it seemed that when she stood beside him, she will have to look up a little higher. ¡°Mhm...¡± Zhang Yi Hai shifted his gaze away. ¡°It seemed like it.¡± ¡°You need to stop growing taller.¡± Fang Su Jinughed. ¡°Otherwise, Li Xue would get jealous again.¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled. He had already lost count of how many times his sisterined that he was still growing taller. ¡°Alright.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°Coincidentally, I also need to get some things as well.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze. Although he was happy that Fang Su Jin had agreed, Zhang Yi Hai could not help but feel a little guilty as well. He was no longer a child and could already guess what he was feeling after spending his time around this girl. But, Fang Su Jin was his sister¡¯s best friend. She was also a few years older than him. Zhang Yi Hai began to scold himself for having such an improper thought. The red light turned to green and Zhang Yi Hai made a turn to head over to the nearest mall. He took a deep breath and decided not to think too much about it. Anyway, he would be heading back to Capital City in a few days. Perhaps, when he could no longer see Fang Su Jin around him, he would start to forget this feeling. After a while, the vehicle finally entered the mall¡¯s parking space. Zhang Yi Hai found a parking spot and alighted from the vehicle with Fang Su Jin. The two of them looked at each other awkwardly before Zhang Yi Hai turned around and led her into the elevator together. The elevator was empty when they walked in. Both of them did not speak a word, but they could already feel a little strange being around each other. Fang Su Jin did not think too much when Zhang Yi Hai proposed to stop by the mall. But now that they were alone in the elevator, Fang Su Jin¡¯s mind started to go wild. Why does it feel as if the two of them were going on a date? Chapter 364 364 My Gift Fang Su Jin quickly dispelled that thought away. Zhang Yi Hai can be considered her younger brother. She should not be thinking too much. Fang Su Jin quickly straightened up her thoughts, but she could not help but feel a little disappointed. However, she quickly reminded herself not to think too much. The elevator opened with a ding. Seeing Zhang Yi Hai step out, Fang Su Jin quickly followed after him. ¡°That... Which shop are you going to visit first?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. ¡°The men¡¯s department should be on this floor,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Sister Fang, you said that you have somewhere to go. Should we go and look for your thing first?¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. I¡¯m just going to buy some paintter. I can wait. Let¡¯s go and get what youe here for.¡± Zhang Yi Hai touched the tip of his nose. He had no n to buy new clothing, but it seemed that he now had no other choice. Zhang Yi Hai was silently scolding himself foring up with such an excuse. ..... He was such an idiot, isn¡¯t he? Fang Su Jin hesitated. ¡°Then, how about this? Let¡¯s meet here again in a while?¡± Zhang Yi Hai could only agree. After all, he had no n to really look for new clothes. The two of them went on their separate ways. However, since Zhang Yi Hai had no intention to look for new clothes, he could only look around without making his decision. Worried that Fang Su Jin would be waiting for him for a long time, Zhang Yi Hai quickly picked up a few clothes at random before he went to the meeting ce again. His phone chimed just as he stepped out of the store. He saw the name on his caller ID and quickly picked up the phone. ¡°Mom.¡± ¡°Yi Hai, where are you?¡± Zhang Yi Hai swept his gaze around him. ¡°I¡¯m at the mall.¡± ¡°Mom just called to tell you to that everyone will gather for dinner with your sister and Bai Qi,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. ¡°It¡¯s rare that everyone is here. We should take the opportunity to gather.¡± ¡°Mmm... Mom, I know. I won¡¯t take too long. I wille back after this. The two of them exchanged a few words. After he hang up the phone, Zhang Yi Hai went to the meeting ce. However, Fang Su Jin was nowhere around. He seemed to remember that Fang Su Jin had mentioned buying some paints. Zhang Yi Hai checked the directory and finally figured out the location of the store. He went to the art store to look for Fang Su Jin. As soon as he arrived, Zhan Yi Hai could already see Fang Su Jin through the window ss. Fang Su Jin was so busy looking at some paints on the shelf that she did not pay attention to anything else. Zhang Yi Hai stood outside the store while taking the chance to observe Fang Su Jin from afar. He knew that Fang Su Jin has been drawing and painting from a young age. Seeing the serious look on her face made him smile. As if noticing that someone was looking at her, Fang Su Jin turned around and saw that Zhang Yi Hai was standing outside the store. Their gaze met. Fang Su Jin seemed surprised to find Zhang Yi Hai standing out there with a smile on his face. Her heart skipped a beat. All of the sudden, Fang Su Jin could feel the heat creeping up her cheek. She quickly looked away and put down the paints in her hand back on the shelf. In just a few seconds, Zhang Yi Hai had reached her side. ¡°How did you get here so fast?¡± As soon as she spoke those words, Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze to look at the man¡¯s long legs. It was very enviable. It was nice to have a pair of long legs. He could get anywhere he want very quickly. Her gaze then shifted to the paper bag in his hand. ¡°You have finished buying what you need?¡± Zhang Yi Hai said that he was buying some clothes. Therefore, Fang Su Jin thought that it will take him a while before he woulde back. She did not expect that the man woulde over and look for her so soon. ¡°Mmm... the style was almost the same. It¡¯s not that hard for me to choose from,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. He looked at the shelf and saw many brands of paint. ¡°Sister Fang, just take your time.¡± But how could Fang Su Jin let him wait for her? After choosing some art supplies that she might need, Fang Su Jin walked over to the counter to pay for her items. Before she could pay for her items, Zhang Yi Hai had already handed the store assistant his card. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Fang Su Jin frowned. She stretched her hand, wanting to stop the store assistant from taking Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s card, but the young man was quicker to stop her. Zhang Yi Hai gave the store assistant a look and then she could only take his card toplete the payment. Once everything was done, Zhang Yi Hai took the bag from the counter and turned to Fang Su Jin again. ¡°Sister Fang, just take it as my gift to thank you for helping me out today.¡± ¡°What are you saying? Your sister is my friend. Of course, I would help,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°I don¡¯t need you to thank me like this.¡± ¡°It was Brother Bai Qi who asked me to help. Then, I pulled you to help me. Of course, I have to thank you,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Anyway... Sister Fang, you can¡¯t reject it. I already paid for your items.¡± Fang Su Jin wanted to tell him that she would pay him back, but the young man had already turned around to leave the store. Moreover, her bag was still in his hand. A sigh escaped her. Fang Su Jin had never thought that this young brother would be this domineering. Having no choice, she could only go after him. Chapter 365 365 Scene From that Drama ¡°Sister Fang, do you need to stop by at another ce?¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke as he turned around. Fang Su Jin was following him from behind closely. When he made an abrupt turn, Fang Su Jin could not stop in time and her nose bumped into his chest. Her nose turned sour. When Fang Su Jin looked up again, her eyes had already turned a little red. Zhang Yi Hai looked at the woman in front of him anxiously. He wondered if Fang Su Jin was made of water. It seemed that she could cry easily. Seeing that her tears had started to flow down her cheek, Zhang Yi Hai subconsciously raised his hand and wiped the tears with his finger. The warm feeling from his finger against her cheek startled her. Fang Su Jin took a step back in a hurry. Her action almost caused her to fall back. Fortunately, Zhang Yi Hai stretched out his hand in time and held her waist just in time. ¡°Sister Fang, are you alright?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ..... Fang Su Jin raised her head and met Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gaze. Her eyes widened upon realizing that they were too close to each other. Their noses were just inches from each other. If she had leaned in a little bit... Her breath hitched. All of the sudden, Fang Su Jin recalled all those dramas that she has been watching. The scene right now... wasn¡¯t it simr to the one she had watched previously? The female lead slipped on something and was about to fall when the male lead caught her in time. It was one of the cliche scenes she often saw in her drama, but each time that it happen, it never failed to make her squeal. This exact scene from that drama was happening to her at this moment. Her heartbeat elerated. Fang Su Jin found that she was unable to look away from that person. She had always thought that Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s eyes were simr to his sister, but now that she looked at them again, she realized that his eyes were more simr to his mother¡¯s. They were quite... gentle. ¡°Sister Fang?¡± Fang Su Jin snapped out of her trance. ¡°Are you alright? Can you stand?¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°I think so...¡± ¡°Then, I¡¯ll release you, alright?¡± Fang Su Jin nodded again. Then, Zhang Yi Hai helped her to stand properly. Once she was standing on her two feet again, Fang Su Jin took a step back, creating a distance from Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°I¡¯m sorry,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°I did not mean to startle you.¡± Fang Su Jin waved her hand. ¡°It¡¯s alright. It was me who are not careful enough.¡± ¡°Does it hurt?¡± Zhang Yi Hai stared at her reddened nose. ¡°It doesn¡¯t hurt anymore.¡± Zhang Yi Hai continued to observe her for a while. Seeing that she was really alright, he finally heaved a breath in relief. After a while, he took out a packet of tissue paper from his pocket and handed it over to Fang Su Jin. ¡°Sister Fang, you should wipe your eyes with this.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Fang Su Jin took the packet from him. ¡°Thank you.¡± A few secondster, Fang Su Jin realized that Zhang Yi Hai was still watching her. Fang Su Jin looked at him awkwardly. ¡°That... should we go back now?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Yi Hai finally retracted his eyes away from her. It was only then that Fang Su Jin felt more at ease. Seeing that Zhang Yi Hai had started to walk again, Fang Su Jin quickly went after him. However, after a few steps, Zhang Yi Hai made a stop again. This time, he was careful enough not to make Fang Su Jin run into him again. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Sister Fang, don¡¯t walk behind me,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°It would be dangerous if you identally run into me again.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Fang Su Jin walked over to his side. Then, the two of them walked to the elevator together, side by side. Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze as he tried to match Fang Su Jin¡¯s pace. It was then that she realized that Fang Su Jin would walk slowly. Without realizing it, the corner of his lips began to tilt up. Their journey back to Fang Su Jin¡¯s ce was very quiet. The two of them were feeling a little awkward with each other after the little ident at the mall. Sitting in the passenger¡¯s seat, Fang Su Jin could not help but steal a few nces at Zhang Yi Hai again. Her heart was beating hard each time the scene at the mall appeared in her mind. It felt as if there were a thousand deer running stampede in her heart. This was not the first time that she had felt this way. In fact, recently, this feeling had urred more frequently each time she ran into Zhang Yi Hai again. She could not remember just when she began to have this feeling... As far as she could remember, Zhang Yi Hai has always been like a little brother to her. Fang Su Jin felt as if she should say something to break the silence. In the end, she did not know what she could say to him. Other than Zhang Li Xue, it seemed that the two of them did not have anything that they could talk about. Fang Su Jin kept hesitating about making her first move. When she looked up again, Fang Su Jin realized that Zhang Yi Hai had entered her house area. A faint sigh escaped her. Fang Su Jin was feeling a bit disappointed with herself. After a while, the vehicle pulled over in front of her house. Zhang Yi Hai turned to Fang Su Jin and spoke, ¡°Sister Fang, we¡¯re here.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Fang Su Jin fumbled with the door and alighted quickly. Taking a deep breath, she held the art supplies bag in her hand and looked at Zhang Yi Hai with a smile. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, thank you.¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°You¡¯re wee. Sister Fang, it¡¯s getting colder. You should go in first.¡± ¡°Then, I will see you around again,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke before she turned around to leave. Zhang Yi Hai stayed at the spot and watched the woman until she entered the house. Once he could no longer see her, Zhang Yi Hai finally retracted his gaze. His eyes shifted to the hand that was wrapped around Fang Su Jin¡¯s waist a while ago. Chapter 366 366 Bad Things Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue spent her time cuddling with Bai Qi on the sofa. The two of them basically stayed in that narrow space together while chatting and whispering sweet nothings. In the end, Zhang Li Xue was tired from too much excitement in a day and fell asleep in Bai Qi¡¯s embrace. Seeing that the person he loved had her face buried in his chest as she slept brought a smile to his face. His face turned gentler and a helpless sigh escaped him. His little fairy was too beautiful. Even her sleeping face looked adorable. He could not stop kissing her face a few times. But the girl was annoyed with his pestering and turned her head away. A low chuckle escaped him. Bai Qi held the person in his arms tightly as he buried his nose in her hair. He was a little tired of preparing everything from early morning. However, with Zhang Li Xue in his arms, it felt as if all his tiredness had gone away. In the past, having his little fairy in his arms was only something that he could only dream about. Bai Qi would never think that one day, he would have the courage to propose to her and then, this girl would say yes to him. ..... Closing his eyes, Bai Qi tried to suppress his excitement. With Zhang Li Xue in his arms, Bai Qi was the happiest. Zhang Li Xue woke up again when she felt someone touching her shoulder. Her eyes squinted against the light and as soon as she saw Bai QI¡¯s face, the corner of her lips tilted up. She stretched her hand and cupped his face. As she felt the warmth from his skin, Zhang LI Xue finally realized that she was not dreaming. ¡°Are you awake?¡± Zhang Li Xue did not hurry to answer his question. She was still a little sleepy and it took her a while to figure out why Bai Qi was in front of her. The memories came back to her. Zhang Li Xue recalled that Bai Qi had knelt on one knee under that big tree in the park earlier that day. He asked her to marry him and she said yes to it. Bai Qiughed when the girl stayed silent for a long time. He pinched her cheek and spoke, ¡°Do you want to wake up? Let me help you to freshen up a little bit, hmm?¡± Zhang Li Xue stretched up her body. ¡°What time is it?¡± Her voice was still groggy. Seeing that a certain someone was acting like azy cat made him sigh. Bai Qi reported the time. ¡°It¡¯s almost time for us to pick up Xi Xi at her school.¡± Her eyes lit up. ¡°Xi Xi?¡± Zhang Li Xue sat up quickly. ¡°Then, we should go quickly. Let¡¯s not make her wait for a long time.¡± ¡°There is still time for you to get ready,¡± Bai Qi said. He recalled how excited she was when she heard that they will be picking up his little sister. Then, he pinched her cheek again. ¡°Why do you always pinch my cheek?¡± Zhang Li Xue pouted to protest. She wondered if it was because her mother has been feeding her all sorts of food recently and she has been gaining some weight. ¡°That¡¯s because you¡¯re too adorable.¡± Zhang Li Xue liked the answer and decided to let him pass. She spread her arms and spoke, ¡°Then, Doctor Bai, hurry up and carry me.¡± Bai Qi leaned over to carry her in his arms. Seeing that a certain someone was acting coquettishly, Bai Qi took this opportunity to kiss her lips a few times before he let her go. ¡°Am I heavy?¡± ¡°Of course, you¡¯re not.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. Fortunately, her boyfriend is very smart. No. This time, Bai Qi was no longer her boyfriend, right? The ring on her finger was proof that this person now had a different status. Then, Zhang Li Xue found that she could not stop smiling. Bai Qi carried her into the bathroom and waited for her outside as she was doing some business. Once she was done, Bai Qi helped her to clean up her face. Once everything was ready, Bai Qi carried her into her wheelchair again. ¡°Are you tired?¡± Bai Qi leaned over to kiss the top of her head and smiled. ¡°Just get well very soon.¡± A certain someone refused to let go of his neck and continued to look at Bai Qi with her mischievous look. ¡°But what should I do? I seemed to enjoy this treatment very much.¡± His brow rose. Bai Qi leaned over and whispered, ¡°But if your injury did not heal in time, then we might not be able to do some bad things.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face turned red. However, she still kept her calm in front of him. ¡°Doctor Bai, what bad things are you referring to?¡± She blinked her eyes innocently at him. This time, it was Bai Qi¡¯s turn to sh her a mischievous smile. Instead of answering, Bai Qi stood up again and started to push her wheelchair out. Zhang Li Xue lowered her head shyly. Her head was running wild of all sorts of bad things that Bai Qi had mentioned. She wanted to continue probing, but she did not dare to find out his answer. The two left the apartment together and headed to Bai Xi Xi¡¯s school together. When they arrived, there were already a lot of cars parked outside. A few parents were gathered outside the building as they were waiting for their children toe out. Bai Qi parked his vehicle under the shades as they waited for Bai Xi Xi toe out. He turned to Zhang Li Xue and held her hand. ¡°Wait for me here. I¡¯ll go and pick up Xi Xi quickly.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She hoped that she could go with Bai Qi and pick up Bai Xi Xi together. However, it was indeed inconvenient for her with her injury. She could only watch Bai Qi alight from the vehicle and waited for them to return. Chapter 367 367 Pretty Sister Already Agree A few minutester, the students came out of the school and rushed out to their parents. The surroundings were quite lively with the children¡¯s cheery voices as well as their teacher¡¯s reminder to be careful. Bai Qi stood straight in front of the entrance while looking for his little sister. Fortunately, with his long legs, Bai Qi was able to spot his sister immediately. The little girl bid her friends goodbye before she started to look around for a familiar face. Bai Xi Xi spotted her brother after a while. It was rare for her brother to pick her up at the school. As soon as she saw her, Bai Xi Xi ran over quickly and reached his side. ¡°Brother Bai Qi!¡± The little girl smiled brightly. ¡°You came to pick me up today?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Bai Qi patted his sister¡¯s head. ¡°Don¡¯t you have to go to the hospital today?¡± ¡°I¡¯m on my off day.¡± The smile on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s lips became wider. Bai Xi Xi was just happy that she won¡¯t have to stay at home alone today. Although she did not mind staying at home alone, Bai Xi Xi would feel more at ease with her brother around. Holding the little girl¡¯s hand, Bai Qi led her to his vehicle. However, after a few steps, Bai Qi made an abrupt stop. Then, he crouched down to get on the little girl¡¯s level and smiled. ..... ¡°Brother Bai Qi, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Seeing the look on her brother¡¯s face, Bai Xi Xi could tell that her brother had something on his mind. ¡°Xi Xi, I have something to tell you.¡± Bai Qi held his sister¡¯s hand tightly and pursed his lips. He knew that his sister would be epting of this news. However, he was still unsure just how should he be telling her about this. The little girl looked at her brother in puzzlement when he did not speak for a long time. ¡°Brother?¡± ¡°Hmm...¡± Bai Qi tried to arrange the words he wanted to say to her. ¡°Earlier today...¡± Bai Qi touched the tip of his nose and looked away shyly. ¡°I proposed to your Pretty Sister and asked her to marry me.¡± Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes lit up upon hearing her brother¡¯s words. Proposing and getting married... was it what she had in mind? ¡°Then, what did my Pretty Sister say?¡± Her brother popping out the question was not the most important matter. What important was her Pretty Sister¡¯s answer! ¡°Your Pretty Sister already agreed.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Un.¡± Seeing the smile on his sister¡¯s face made him smile. ¡°What is it? Why do you look so happy?¡± ¡°Of course, I¡¯m happy. Brother Bai Qi, if you marry my Pretty Sister, then, she will be a family, right? Then, Pretty Sister will be my sister.¡± The smile on his face turned a little sad. His little sister grew up with only him by her side. But his sister always dreamed of having the love of their parents. He had always known that Bai Xi Xi always envied her friends with bigger family members. Seeing her so happy made him sad. He tapped her nose and spoke, ¡°You silly girl. She will always be your sister.¡± ¡°Bother where is my Pretty Sister?¡± Bai Xi Xi¡¯s question snapped her out of her trance. ¡°She¡¯s waiting for us in the vehicle.¡± ¡°Then, we should go and see her quickly.¡± Thest time she saw her pretty sister was to visit her after that ident. She was missing her Pretty Sister a lot. ¡°Of course.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Later, we will head over to your pretty sister¡¯s ce and have dinner with her family.¡± ¡°Brother Bai Qi, I know. I will be obedient and not cause you trouble.¡± Bai Qiughed. ¡°I know that you won¡¯t cause me trouble.¡± He patted her head again. ¡°Later, you have to help me and win her family¡¯s heart.¡± Bai Xi Xi quickly agreed to her brother¡¯s request. Her rtionship with her Pretty Sister¡¯s mother was quite good. Bai Xi Xi thought that it should not be a problem to help her brother. The two siblings went over to the vehicle together. As Bai Xi Xi entered the vehicle, her attention was already on Zhang Li Xue. ¡°Pretty Sister!¡± Zhang Li Xue turned around and saw a dazzling smile on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face. The little girl was happy and her expression showed. Zhang Li Xue wanted to shift her seat and join the little girl. But with her injury, she could not move freely. As Bai Qi slid into the driver¡¯s seat, Zhang Li Xue suddenly remembered that a certain someone would get jealous of his own sister. Zhang Li Xue decided not to mention about changing her seat to Bai Qi. ¡°Xi Xi, you look so happy. Something good happened at your school?¡± ¡°Pretty Sister, my brother had already told me about it,¡± Bai Xi Xi spoke. ¡°You are going to marry my brother?¡± Zhang Li Xue was startled by the girl¡¯s question. She did not expect that Bai Qi would tell his sister about this. Then, she recalled seeing Bai Qi and Bai Xi Xi talking together at the side earlier. It turned out to be because of this. She exchanged a look with Bai Qi and spoke. ¡°You already told your sister?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡±Bai Qi nodded. ¡°We are going to your ce after this. I need to prepare Xi Xi before we go.¡± Zhang Li Xue agreed with Bai Qi¡¯s decision. They did not want to give the little girl a shock when she found out the news during dinner with her family member. ¡°Pretty Sister, when are you going to marry my brother?¡± Bai Xi Xi¡¯s question startled her. When Zhang Li Xue turned to the little girl again, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face had already turned red. ¡°Let¡¯s take this slowly,¡± Bai Qi spoke. ¡°Your Pretty Sister is still injured. We¡¯ll discuss this again when she has recovered.¡± Bai Xi Xi gave this matter a thought and decided that it was indeed better to wait until her Pretty Sister was healed. Chapter 368 368 Family Dinner After picking up his little sister, Bai Qi drove back to Zhang¡¯s residence. When they arrived, Bai Qi helped Zhang Li Xue out of the vehicle before he pushed her wheelchair to the house. When they entered the house, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s maternal grandmother, Liu Hui Lan came over to greet them. Her eyes lit up the moment she saw the couple. ¡°Li Xue, Bai Qi, you¡¯re here.¡± Then, her gaze fell on the little girl beside them. ¡°Little Xi Xi, you¡¯re here as well.¡± ¡°Grandma Liu, hello.¡± Bai Xi Xi greeted her politely. The little girl still remembered that she was supposed to help her brother win her Pretty Sister¡¯s family over. Liu Hui Lan waved for them toe into the house quickly. She called the auntie to help prepare some snacks for their guests. ¡°Li Xue, didn¡¯t you go out with your brother?¡± Liu Hui Lan asked. ¡°Why hasn¡¯t he returned yet?¡± ¡°Yi Hai hasn¡¯t returned?¡± Zhang Li Xue then recalled that she did not see the vehicle outside when they arrived. ¡°We were separated after lunch. He should make a stop somewhere.¡± Soon, Li Qin Yao walked into the living area. Seeing that her daughter had returned, Li Qin Yao was in a good mood. Instantly, her gaze fell on the ring on her daughter¡¯s finger. Li Qin Yao wanted to take a look. But, she still remembered that Zhang Li Xue¡¯s grandparents were still unaware of what happened. She did not want to let them know the secret just yet. ..... They were nning to make the announcement when everyone was gathered during dinnerter. ¡°Aunt, hello.¡± Bai Xi Xi stood up straight and greeted her. ¡°Xi Xi, you¡¯re here as well.¡± Li Qin Yao smiled. ¡°I made the cookies that you liked from thest time. Later, you can take them home and have them with your brother, alright?¡± Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes lit up. A while ago, she has been spending a few days at Zhang¡¯s residence and Li Qin Yao was the one who looked after her. During that time, Bai Xi Xi sampled a few baked goods that Li Qin Yao had made and thought that everything tasted good. Bai Xi Xi thought about the cookies again and she was suddenly in a good mood. ¡°Auntie, thank you.¡± Li Qin Yaoughed. After saying a few words, she turned to her daughter and spoke, ¡°Li Xue,e with me for a while.¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at Bai Qi. Then, the man pushed her wheelchair over. ¡°Bai Qi, take a seat first. I have something to talk to my daughter about.¡± Bai Qi smiled. ¡°I understand.¡± He could already guess what will the mother and daughter talk about. While Zhang Li Xue and her mother were away, Bai Qi apanied his sister and Liu Hui Lan for a chat. Li Qin Yao pulled her daughter into the room and quickly looked at the ring on her daughter¡¯s finger. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face turned red when she noticed her mother¡¯s enthusiasm. ¡°Mommy...¡± ¡°This ring looks beautiful.¡± Li Qin Yao patted her daughter¡¯s hand. ¡°Bai Qi really has good taste.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled foolishly as she listened to his mother. ¡°Look at you.¡± Li Qin Yao pinched her daughter¡¯s face. ¡°See how happy you look now.¡± ¡°Mommy...¡± Zhang Li Xue continued to act coquettishly with her mother. ¡°Stop teasing me.¡± Li Qin Yao thought that the shy look on her daughter¡¯s face was quite adorable. She wanted to tease her daughter a little bit more but in the end, she could only hold back. The mother and daughter stayed in the room for a while to chat. Mostly, Li Qin Yao was digging for information from her daughter regarding Bai Qi¡¯s proposal. Hearing that Fang Su Jin had recorded the proposal made her smile. Li Qin Yao was nning to ask for a copy from Fang Su Jinter. ¡°Mommy, my grandparents still don¡¯t know about it?¡± Li Qin Yao nodded. ¡°I only mentioned this to your father. We¡¯ll announce the news to them during dinner.¡± Once Li Qin Yao was satisfied with her daughter¡¯s answers, she finally let her go. As they came out of the room again, Li Qin Yao found that Bai Qi was chatting with Zhang Li Xue¡¯s grandfather amiably. A faint sigh escaped her as she saw this scene. Fortunately, Bai Qi was able to get along with everyone in the family well. After a while, Zhang Yi Hai finally returned to the residence. As it was approaching dinner, Li Qin Yao finally made an arrangement for them to head over to the restaurant that she had booked earlier. Zhang Yu Han was still busy with work after the ident and will be heading to the restaurant on his own. Seeing that everyone else was an elder, Li Qin Yao had arranged for them to head over to the restaurant in two cars. Zhang Yi Hai and Bai Qi will both drive everyone. After twenty minutes on the road, the family finally arrived at the restaurant. Bai Qi helped Zhang Li Xue with her wheelchair while Li Qin Yao and Zhang Yi Hai were helping the elders to the restaurant. The server greeted them at the door before leading them to the private room. When they walked in, Zhang Yu Ying and her family had just arrived. Seeing her family, Zhang Yu Ying quickly greeted everyone along with her husband and the triplets. Zhang Yu Ying swept her gaze around the room and noticed that her brother was not around. She turned to Li Qin Yao and spoke, ¡°Sister-inw, is my brother noting?¡± ¡°Yu Han was still busy with his work,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°But, I already spoke to him on our way here. He should be arriving soon.¡± After the ident in H City, Zhang Yu Han has been busy with work and legal matters. In a few days, Zhang Yi Hai and the triplets would be heading back to their campus. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s paternal grandparents will be heading back to C Country. It was not easy for everyone to gather around. Now that Zhang Li Xue was safe from that ident, they should get together for a family dinner. Chapter 369 369 Discuss the Wedding The atmosphere in the room was lively. It seemed that other than the new year, it was rare for the family to gather around like this. The adults were chatting happily while discussing what they should order. Bai Xi Xi sat beside her brother and her Pretty Sister¡¯s maternal grandmother, Xu Yn. Grandma Xu was very kind to her, making herfortable in the room. This was the first time that she had dinner with arge number of people. Bai Xi Xi was feeling a little overwhelmed. The little girl was thinking that if her brother got married to her Pretty Sister, then, her family members would be more than just her brother. The thought made Bai Xi Xi happy. Just then, someone knocked on the door. A server pushed the door open and stepped aside. Zhang Yu Han walked into the room in his business attire. The moment he stepped in, the room turned quiet for a few seconds. Li Qin Yao stood up and walked over to her husband. ¡°You¡¯re here.¡± ..... The man smiled at his wife. ¡°Am Ite?¡± ¡°No.¡± Li Qin Yaoughed. ¡°We just ordered some food.¡± The couple walked to the table. As they came closer, Zhang Yu Han¡¯s gaze fell on his daughter. Then, his gaze shifted to Bai Qi. Zhang Yu Han recalled the news that his wife had told him earlier that day and nodded to the young man. Bai Qi was feeling slightly anxious when he saw his future father-inw walk into the room, but seeing him nod finally put his heart at ease. Zhang Li Xue turned to Bai Qi and chuckled. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Are you still worried?¡± When her father entered the room, Zhang Li Xue could feel Bai Qi¡¯s hand tightening around hers. ¡°Of course,¡± Bai Qi whispered back. ¡°Li Xue, your father¡¯s eyes are a little scary.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°But, I got my father¡¯s eyes. Do you think I look a little scary as well?¡± Bai Qi stared into her eyes and thought that the girl¡¯s eyes really resembled her father¡¯s. Whenever she was frowning especially, the two looked very simr. ¡°Of course, not, ¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Even though your eyes resemble your father, you still look like a little fairy to me.¡± Zhang Li Xue had a sheepish smile on her face She especially like it when Bai Qi called her his little fairy. Soon, the server walked into the room again and started to serve the food. The family ate happily while chatting about this and that. It was the first time that Bai Qi and his little sister joined the Zhang family¡¯s meal. But, as everyone already knew each other, no one felt left out. Seeing that it was time for dessert, Zhang Yu Han cleared his throat. His lips tilted up to a smile as everyone had their attention on him. ¡°Everyone, thank you foring over to this dinner,¡± Zhang Yu Han began. ¡°It has been a long time since we are all gathered like this. I especially wanted to thank everyone for your help when Li Xue was in that ident.¡± ¡°Brother, what are you saying?¡± Zhang Yu Ying spoke. ¡°We are family. Of course, we woulde whenever one of us is in trouble.¡± ¡°Your sister is right,¡± Zhang Xi spoke. ¡°We don¡¯t need a fancy dinner like this for you to thank us. We¡¯re family.¡± Zhang Yu Han smiled. He had guessed that everyone had thought that this dinner was held to thank them for helping him during that crisis. ¡°Actually, there is another reason why we are all gathered here,¡± Zhang Yu Han continued. He saw that everyone was looking at him inquiringly and turned to his daughter. ¡°Li Xue seemed to have something to announce.¡± Suddenly, everyone¡¯s gaze shifted to Zhang Li Xue, making her anxious. ¡°Sister, what is it?¡± Wei Zi Ming, the eldest of the triplets asked. Zhang Li Xue swept her gaze around shyly. Taking a deep breath, she then made the announcement. ¡°Earlier today...¡± She nced at the man beside her and felt his hand gripping hers tightly. ¡°Bai Qi proposed to me.¡± Gasps filled the room. Then, Zhang Li Xue raised her hand and showed the ring on her finger. ¡°I already said yes.¡± There was a brief silence in the room before everyone congratted the couple. Zhang Yu Ying stood up and walked over to her niece to check on the ring on her finger. She has been watching and shipping the couple from a young age. Of course, Zhang Yu Ying was happy that the two of them got together. ¡°Yu Han, I didn¡¯t expect you to agree easily,¡± Wei Jun Hao spoke. ¡°I thought that you were going to make things difficult for Bai Qi.¡± Wei Jun Hao could still remember just how difficult it was to marry his wife. Back then, Zhang Yu Han had given him all sorts of conditions before he could agree to let him marry Zhang Yu Ying. Of course, Zhang Yu Han had his reason when he was making things hard for Wei Jun Hao. One is his sister and the other one is his best friend. He did not want Wei Jun Hao to be half-hearted about dating or marrying his sister. ¡°Then, today¡¯s dinner could be considered as their engagement celebration,¡± Lui Hui Lan spoke. ¡°This is great.¡± Everyone was present and Zhang Li Xue was already wearing the ring. At the side, Zhang Xi was watching the lively atmosphere with a smile on his face. Seeing his son had already epted Bai Qi made him think of another thing. ¡°Then, Bai Qi,¡± Zhang Xi spoke. ¡°When are you two nning to get married?¡± Suddenly, the room turned quiet again and all eyes were on Bai Qi and Zhang Li Xue. Bai Qi nced at Zhang Li Xue and spoke, ¡°Grandfather, let¡¯s talk about this again when Li Xue¡¯s injury has fully recovered.¡± Zhang Xi looked at his granddaughter and agreed that a wedding should be held once she had fully recovered. Every woman wanted to look the prettiest during her wedding. Zhang Xi knew that his granddaughter was the same. ¡°Since everyone is here, why don¡¯t we discuss the kids¡¯ wedding first,¡± Zhang Xi said. ¡°After all...¡± He nced at his wife. ¡°Your mother and I are going back to C Country after this.¡± Chapter 370 370 I Want To Since the elders were present, it seemed appropriate for them to start discussing the wedding. However, Zhang Li Xue was a little surprised when her grandfather suddenly mentioned this matter. Within one day, she had experienced all sorts of excitement and Zhang Li Xue was having a hard time keeping up. ¡°I also think that it¡¯s appropriate,¡± Xu Yn spoke. Zhang Xi looked at the young couple before him. Finally, her gaze stopped at Bai Qi. ¡°Then, why don¡¯t you consider getting a marriage certificate first?¡± The room turned silent again. Zhang Li Xue looked at her grandfather in surprise. ¡°Dad...¡± Zhang Yu Han spoke helplessly. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with getting a marriage certificate?¡± Zhang Xi frowned. ¡°Back then, didn¡¯t you and your wife also get an early marriage certificate?¡± Zhang Yu Han coughed. ¡°Dad,st time, it was grandfather...¡± ..... ¡°A happy asion should not be dyed,¡± Zhang Xi spoke. ¡°Your grandfather also understood this.¡± Xu Yn looked at her son-inw¡¯s expression andughed. When this man was younger, he too was anxious to marry her daughter, Li Qin Yao. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s great-grandfather, Zhang Jing came to meet her for dinner before urging the two of them to quickly get a marriage certificate. Xu Yn looked at her inws and wondered if the men in Zhang¡¯s family were always anxious about marriage. Her lips curled into a faint smile as she thought about this. Zhang Xi turned to his wife. ¡°Wife, what do you think?¡± Liu Hui Lan decided to y along. ¡°Of course, I agree. The two of them had already agreed to be together. Sooner orter, they will still marry. It¡¯s better to let them get a certificate earlier.¡± Zhang Xi had a bright smile on his face. He looked at his son again and spoke, ¡°You already agreed to their rtionship. What is it? Yu Han, are you going to change your mind now?¡± ¡°Of course, not.¡± Zhang Yu Han heaved a sigh. However, he still thought that he would need some preparation. When his daughter is married, wouldn¡¯t she have to leave the house? He still wanted to see his daughter a little bit more. Everyone else was quiet for a long time as they thought about Zhang Xi¡¯s question. Their gazes were still on the couple. ¡°Grandfather,¡± Bai Qi spoke. He nced at Zhang Li Xue and held her hand tightly. ¡°Of course, I would like to marry Li Xue as my wife quickly.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face turned a shade redder when she heard Bai Qi¡¯s words. ¡°However,¡± Bai Qi continued. ¡°This is such an important matter. I still have to discuss this matter with Li Xue and ask for her opinion.¡± Zhang Yu Han¡¯s opinion towards Bai Qi slowly increased again, knowing that Bai Qi prioritized his daughter¡¯s opinion. After dinner, the family left the restaurant together. Zhang Yu Ying and her family went back to their ce. Meanwhile, Zhang Yu Han and Zhang YI Hai drove the elders back to the residence. Li Qin Yao did not hesitate to kidnap little Xi Xi back to her ce. This time, she made an excuse by saying that both Zhang Li Xu and Bai Qi had something to discuss. The considerate Bai Xi Xi quickly agreed to sleep over at Zhang¡¯s residence. Bai Qi and Zhang Li Xue bid their family goodbye. Then, Bai Qi slid into the driver¡¯s seat and turned to Zhang Li Xue with a smile. ¡°Should we head back to the apartment?¡± Zhang Li Xue had a mischievous look on her face. She raised a brow as she looked at Bai Qi. ¡°Doctor Bai, what are we going to do at the apartment?¡± A low chuckle escaped him. Bai Qi bopped her nose and spoke. ¡°You naughty girl. What are you thinking? Shouldn¡¯t we be discussing something important?¡± Zhang Li Xue batted her eyes innocently. ¡°Then, why do you want to take me back to your apartment?¡± Bai Qi stared at his little fairy for a long time. It seemed that recently, this little fairy had gotten more mischievous and would often tease him. ¡°Isn¡¯t it because I want you to befortable?¡± Bai Qi patted her head. ¡°Are you worried? Then, I¡¯ll take you back home after we talk, alright?¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. We can discuss it here,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°It would be tiring for you to go back and forth. Tomorrow, you still have to work, right?¡± In the afternoon, Zhang Li Xue managed to get a quick nap at his apartment. However, it doesn¡¯t seem as if Bai Qi managed to sleep a wink. Seeing his tired face made her heart ache. Of course, she has to be considerate of her man. Bai Qi held Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hand. ¡°Then, what do you think about your grandfather¡¯s suggestion? Do you want to get a marriage certificate earlier?¡± ¡°Then, what do you think?¡± Zhang Li Xue answered his question with hers. Bai Qi chuckled at her response. ¡°You don¡¯t want to?¡± ¡°I want to!¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke quickly. The moment she spoke those words, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face turned a little red. She had already reminded herself to be more restrained. Then, what was she doing? Taking a deep breath, Zhang Li Xue then decided not to be shy about it. Anyway, she had already spoken her mind. ¡°Bai Qi, I love you,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°Of course, I always wanted to be with you and stay by your side. My grandfather is right. I already said yes to your proposal. Then, it did not matter if we get a certificate sooner orter. But of course, I want to be with you sooner.¡± Back then, she was really scared when she found herself trapped under the building. Bai Qi¡¯s face was the first she saw. When Bai Qi hugged her, Zhang Li Xue thought of how much she wanted to stay by Bai Qi¡¯s side. If they got a certificate, then, she would be able to stay by his side always, right? She loved this man too much and wanted to always be by his side. ¡°Then, should we talk to your family about this?¡± Bai Qi asked. His eyes were looking into hers with deep affection. Her heartbeat elerated. Slowly, she then nodded. Chapter 371 371 We are Family Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi chatted for a long time at the restaurant¡¯s parking space. When they finally made up their decision, Bai Qi drove her back to Zhang¡¯s residence. He helped Zhang Li Xue with her wheelchair and pushed her into the residence. ¡°Li Xue, you¡¯re back.¡± Zhang Li Xue turned and saw that her parents were in the living area. Seeing them together made her a little shy, especially after the discussion in the restaurant earlier. ¡°Mommy, why are you still awake?¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°Your dad and I still have something to talk about,¡± Li Qin Yao said. She turned to Bai Qi and spoke, ¡°Xi Xi had already asleep. Bai Qi, why don¡¯t you stay over as well?¡± ¡°I may have to decline,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°I still have a morning shift tomorrow.¡± Not too long ago, he had already taken a few days off. He still has to work hard at the hospital and help his colleagues to cover their shifts. Otherwise, he would feel ufortable. Li Qin Yao wanted to persuade him. However, she also knew that it would be convenient for him to travel from his apartment. Moreover, he did not have spare clothes at the residence. ..... ¡°Then don¡¯t worry about Xi Xi,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°Tomorrow, Aunt will help you to send her over to the kindergarten. She still has her change of clothes here.¡± When Zhang Li Xue apanied Bai Qi to S Country, Bai Xi Xi stayed with Zhang for a few days. During that time, Li Qin Yao bought her some clothes as well. When Bai Xi XI returned, Li Qin Yao kept some of her clothes at home so that it would be convenient for themter. ¡°Then, I have to trouble you.¡± Bai Qi spoke. ¡°Don¡¯t be too polite.¡± Li Qin Yao waved her hand. ¡°We are family.¡± Bai Qi smiled. After exchanging a few words with the elders, Bai Qi turned to Zhang Li Xue and spoke a few words to her. After kissing her on the cheek, Bai Qi finally left. Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh. When she looked up again, Zhang Li Xue saw that her parents were looking at her. ¡°Li Xue, have you discussed it with Bai Qi?¡± Her heartbeat elerated the moment Zhang Li Xue heard her mother¡¯s question. She turned the ring around her finger and nodded. ¡°Mhm... Mommy, Daddy... We also thought that it was better to get a marriage certificate first. We can discuss the wedding once I have fully recovered.¡± Li Qin Yao exchanged a nce with her husband. Then, she turned to her daughter again and smiled. ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± ¡°But, it would be hard for Bai Qi to take a day off from work,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°We have to wait until he was on his day off.¡± ¡°Your grandparents are heading back to C Country in a few days,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°They also hoped to see the two of you get your certificate before they head back. Li Xue, what do you think?¡± Zhang Li Xue hesitated. ¡°This... I will have to discuss this with Bai Qi first.¡± ¡°If you are worried about Bai Qi¡¯s day off, we can only ask your Uncle Qi Zheng to help out,¡± Zhang Yu Han spoke. While he was diving his parents back, Zhang Yu Han had to listen to his father talking about his daughter¡¯s lifetime events. His father had persuaded him to let Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi get their certificate earlier. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s grandparents had only met Bai Qi a few times, but they liked him very much. ¡°Daddy...¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at her father in disbelief. She did not think that her father would want to ask for her uncle Qi Zheng¡¯s help to bring up the matter. Li Qin Yao nced at her husband again. ¡°Your Daddy and I had also talked about your condition.¡± She smiled. ¡°We hope that before the wedding, Bai Qi and his sister could stay here. Bai Qi still has to work at the hospital and it would be inconvenient for him to look after you.¡± Her daughter¡¯s leg was injured. It would be difficult to move around the apartment with her injury. ¡°Your mother¡¯s right,¡± Zhang Yu Han spoke. ¡°If you stay here, your mother and the auntie can help to look after you. Moreover, I am still a little reluctant to let you move away.¡± Her nose started to feel a little sour. All of the sudden, Zhang Li Xue had the urge to cry. Zhang Li Xue was aware of the reason her parents had discussed this arrangement with her. They knew that she loved Bai Qi and was willing to let her get a certificate with him earlier. She had always been blessed to have her family who loved and would pamper her this much. After chatting with her parents for a long time, Zhang Li Xue stayed in the living area to wait for Bai Qi¡¯s call. Bai Qi was surprised when Zhang Li Xue mentioned her parents¡¯ words. He had always thought that it would be hard for him to marry his little fairy. But once he had gotten her family¡¯s eptance and blessings, everything has always gone smoothly for him. Of course, Bai Qi would be over the top if he could legally make Zhang Li Xue his wife. Seeing that they would be getting some help, Bai Qi would not reject it. He too would not mind staying at the Zhang residence. It might be farther to the hospital, but he would feel more at ease to have someone to look after Zhang Li Xue and his sister while he was on his shift. Zhang Li Xue did not chat with Bai Qi for a long time. Her Doctor Bai still had to go to work tomorrow morning and she wanted him to have a good night¡¯s sleep. Of course, Zhang Li Xue would not know that a certain someone was unable to sleep due to excitement... Once she hang up, Zhang Li Xue pushed her wheelchair to return to her room. Just then, Zhang Li Xue happened to see a movement outside the window. Seeing that her brother was practicing basketball on his own made her frown. It was alreadyte. Why would Zhang Yi Hai still practice basketball at this time? Chapter 372 372 He Really Liked Her Zhang Yi Hai was aware that his feeling was a littleplicated after he dropped off Fang Su Jin at her house. The snippets of their interaction appeared in his mind a few times. Zhang Yi Hai would remember their closeness while Fang Su Jin was recording his sister¡¯s proposal from a distance. Fang Su Jin had her attention on her phone screen, while he was stealing a few nces at her. But what he could not get off his mind was how close they were as he tried to stop her from falling at the mall today. His hand was around her waist and their face was inches away. His heartbeat elerated and his body grew hotter. If one of them were leaning forward, their lips would meet. His mind was messing up with him and Zhang Yi Hai could not help but wonder how it would feel to kiss her jelly-like lips. Her skin was so moist and tender. He wondered if he could squeeze out some water if he pinched her cheek. After all, Fang Su Jin could cry easily and he often wondered if she was made of water. However, seeing the face that almost seemed as if she was about to cry, snapped him out of his thought. Zhang Yi Hai was afraid that a certain someone would be crying again if he started to bully her. He could only act as a gentleman and let her go. ..... Zhang Yi Hai was aware that his thought was too inappropriate. Fang Su Jin was his sister¡¯s best friend and he should not be having such thoughts about her. But, Zhang Yi Hai did not know just how he could stop thinking about her. It seemed that the more he tried to forget a certain scene, the more he could not stop thinking about it. Perhaps, it was because of her that Zhang Yi Hai did not participate that much during the discussion about his sister¡¯s marriage. When he got back, Zhang Yi Hai was still unable to stop thinking about a certain someone. He decided to grab the ball and sweat out on the basketball court, hoping that it would help him to think properly. Unfortunately, no matter how much he had been reasoning that he should not be falling for his sister¡¯s friend, it was not working. The more he thought about it, the more that Zhang Yi Hai realized that he liked Fang Su Jin. In the beginning, he has been keeping his eyes on her as he was always worried. Perhaps, it began on that day when he heard that Fang Su Jin was crying after she broke up with her boyfriend. Later, he often ran into Fang Su Jin with her eyes reddened with tears. Starting then, Zhang Yi Hai often had his eyes on her. The initial concern about her had turned into something else. Zhang Yi Hai ran around the basketball court for a few more minutes. Then, after performing another m dunk, he then stood at the center of the court, panting. He had hoped that tiring himself out would help him shrug off some things in mind, but it seemed that it was not working. What should he do? He really liked her, didn¡¯t he? Zhang Yi Hai chuckled as the thought came to his mind. He wondered if Fang Su Jin would be disgusted if she found out about his feelings. Perhaps, Fang Su Jin only viewed him as a little brother and nothing else. His face drooped. Zhang Yi Hai closed his eyes to organize his thought for a little bit. Then, he picked up the basketball again and headed to the house. As soon as he stepped in, Zhang Yi Hai was surprised to find that his sister was sitting beside the window in her wheelchair. Zhang Yi Hai quickly calmed down and spoke, ¡°Sister, why are you here? It¡¯s gettingte. Why are you not asleep?¡± ¡°Then, what about you?¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°It¡¯s alreadyte. Why are you still practicing basketball at this time?¡± Zhang Yi Hai touched the tip of his nose. ¡°I couldn¡¯t sleep. I thought of tiring myself out would help me to sleep better.¡± ¡°Something on your mind?¡± ¡°Mmm... Something like that.¡± ¡°What is it? Your study? A girl you fancied?¡± Zhang Yi Hai stiffened for a second. Fortunately, it was dark and his sister did not notice his change. Zhang Li Xue tilted her head to one side as she stared at him for a long time. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, it couldn¡¯t be that you are upset because I am going to marry Bai Qi, right?¡± Zhang Yi Hai stared at his sister in disbelief. ¡°Sister, what are you saying? Why would I be upset?¡± Her shoulder rose into a shrug. ¡°After all, you have been awfully quiet during dinner just now.¡± ¡°Everyone wanted to say their thought about your marriage. Do you think that I could find a chance to say a word?¡± Zhang Yi Haiughed. ¡°Besides, if I am upset, would I still be helping Brother Bai Qi to propose to you?¡± Zhang Li Xue thought about this and nodded. ¡°That¡¯s true. You are now willing to call him your brother-inw.¡± His expression turned slightly dark as he was reminded of how he had said those words at the park today. Zhang Yi Hai felt very awkward afterward. ¡°Don¡¯t think too much. I was thinking about the workload I have to face after I returned to the campus this weekend.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that his exnation made sense and decided not to probe into it. He was in his final year and has been busy with a lot of assignments. ¡°Have you and Brother Bai Qi made up your mind about grandfather¡¯s request?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked, hoping that his sister would stop thinking about him. A faint smile appeared on her face. ¡°Mhm... Dad said we should get a certificate before our grandparents returned to C Country in a few days.¡± Zhang Yi Hai saw the happy look on his sister¡¯s face and could not help but smile. ¡°Sister, I hope that you would be happy with Brother Bai Qi.¡± Chapter 373 373 Your Thoughts are Too Dirty! The next morning, Zhang Li Xue lured her best friend, Fang Su Jin toe over to Zhang¡¯s residence. Fang Su Jin, knowing that Zhang Yi Hai would be at the residence. Yesterday, she was not able to sleep well as her mind was filled with a certain person. Her heart was in chaos and no matter how long she stayed up, she was still feeling uneasy. Fang Su Jin knew that the only way she could stop thinking about that person in her mind would be by not meeting him. However, when she got the call from Zhang Li Xue, Fang Su Jin found that she could not resist the temptation. Zhang Yi Hai was about to return to Capital City anyway. Perhaps she could sneak a few nces at him while visiting her friend. One more time. Just onest time. Then, she would learn how to forget him and her inappropriate thought. However, Fang Su Jin did not think that her friend would drop her a bomb. ¡°You¡¯re getting a marriage certificate tomorrow?¡± Fang Su Jin stared at her friend in shock. ¡°Zhang Li Xue, you¡¯re good. Doctor Bai had only proposed to you yesterday, and now the two of you are getting married?¡± Fang Su Jin gave her friend a thumbs up. ..... Zhang Li Xueughed at her friend¡¯s reaction. Fang Su Jin sat beside her friend and whispered, ¡°Don¡¯t you think that it¡¯s a bit rushed? Your father actually agreed to this?¡± Zhang Li Xie smiled. ¡°They wanted me to get a marriage certificate before my grandparents headed back to C Country. Anyway, I can be with Bai Qi. I don¡¯t mind if it was a bit rushed. Su Jin, you have to help me pick a good dress. I¡¯m not sure what I want to wear for tomorrow.¡± After she told her father about her decision with Bai Qi, her father called Uncle Qi Zheng and asked for this favor. ¡°You can count on me.¡± Fang Su Jin smiled brightly. She was naturally the happiest upon knowing that she could help Zhang Li Xue with this task. ¡°Should I go shopping for you? Or should I choose one of the outfits you have?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s look at what I have first,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°It¡¯s better if I didn¡¯t have to go out and shop.¡± Li Qin Yao walked into the room and smiled when she saw her daughter¡¯s friend. ¡°Su Jin, stay over for lunch, alright? Aunt had already prepared some lunch for you.¡± Fang Su Jin was about to reject this invitation. However, she still remembered that she had already agreed to help her friend with some preparation. Then, she could only agree. ¡°Mommy,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke as she swept her gaze across the room. ¡°Where¡¯s Yi Hai? I haven¡¯t seen him from early morning.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s heart skipped a beat when she heard that name. She quickly lowered her gaze, worried that her friend would notice something abnormal about her. ¡°Your brother should still be sleeping,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. ¡°He slept rathertest night. He said that he had an important presentation next week. He¡¯s staying up to make the preparation.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh. Her brother was quite busy studying, but he returned to Y City when he heard that she was injured in that ident. ¡°The two of you should continue to chat. I will be checking on your grandparents first,¡± Li Qin Yao said. Once her mother had left, Zhang Li Xue pulled Fang Su Jin into her temporary room. Earlier that day, the auntie had already helped to pick up some clothes from her room. There was a lot to choose from and Zhang Li Xue could not make up her mind. Although they were only getting a certificate now, Zhang Li Xue wanted to look the prettiest to Bai Qi tomorrow. Fang Su Jin took out the clothes in her wardrobe and finally decided on a knee-length white dress. The dress looked simple and sophisticated at the same time. The background would be red. Therefore, this white dress was very appropriate. Fang Su Jin had already made up her mind regarding Zhang Li Xue¡¯s makeup and hairstyle. Tomorrow, she wille again and help her friend with her makeup. Once they were satisfied with their choices, Fang Su Jin sat down beside Zhang Li Xue and the two of them were admiring the dress. Seeing the happy smile on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face made her a little envious. A thought came to her mind and Fang Su Jin leaned over to Zhang Li Xu again and whispered, ¡°Li Xue, we already decide on the dress. But what are you going to wear at night? Do you need me to help you with that too?¡± Zhang Li Xue blinked. ¡°What happens at night?¡± She could not think of a reason she would have to think of an outfit. Did her family want to have another dinner at the restaurant? Fang Su Jin smiled and poked her friend¡¯s cheek. ¡°It¡¯s going to be your wedding night, isn¡¯t it?¡± Her smile turned mischievous when she saw Zhang Li Xue¡¯s shy look. ¡°How about I visit the mall and help you to buy some sexy lingerie?¡± Zhang Li Xue inhaled a deep breath. ¡°Su Jin!¡± ¡°You¡¯re going to be someone¡¯s wife tomorrow. Why are you still shy?¡± Fang Su Jin continued. She raked her eyes on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s body and spoke, ¡°Hmm... I can of a style that would suit you. Your Doctor Bai would definitely thank me for this.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? Su Jin!¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face had already turned as red as a lobster. ¡°My leg is still in a cast. What are you thinking about? Your thoughts are too dirty!¡± Fang Su Jinughed. ¡°So what if your legs are still in a cast? You can always figure out a position that would suit you best. Come on.¡± Fang Su Jin inched closer and put her hand around Zhang Li Xue¡¯s waist. ¡°Let me measure you. Tomorrow, I wille again with a great gift.¡± Zhang Li Xue tried to avoid Fang Su Jin, but her friend seemed determined to measure her size. Fang Su Jin¡¯s hands were tickling her and soon, the room was filled with the girl¡¯sughter. Just then, they both stopped simultaneously when they heard a coughing voice. Turning around, Zhang Yi Hai was standing at the door with an awkward look. The moment Fang Su Jin saw the young man, her expression turned strange. She lowered her gaze, not daring to look at that young man. ¡°Yi Hai!¡± Zhang Li Xue was the first to speak. ¡°Sister, what are you doing? Zhang Yi Hai asked. Chapter 374 374 Fooling Around Zhang Yi Hai woke upte. After taking a shower, he was nning to head downstairs to find something to eat when his mother asked him to check on his sister. As he approached the bedroom, the door was ajar and Zhang Yi Hai could hear the sounds ofughter. One of them belonged to Fang Su Jin. The two of them sounded so happy that Zhang Yi Hai could not resist checking what was going on. However, he did not expect that the moment he appeared at the door, he would witness something strange. His sister and Fang Su Jin were touching each other¡¯s bodies inappropriately... He clearly saw his sister put her hand on Fang Su Jin¡¯s chest. The scene was a bit too much for him and now, his thoughts were running wild. Zhang Li Xue inhaled a deep breath when Fang Su Jin stopped tickling her. ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Su Jin and I are just fooling around.¡± She shed a smile. ¡°Yi Hai, why are you here?¡± ¡°Mmm... Mom told me that you are getting a certificate tomorrow,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°I came over to check if you need help with anything.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just getting a certificate. There are not many things for us to do,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Su Jin is here to help me.¡± Zhang Yi Hai knew that this was a sign for him to leave. But at this moment, his legs felt as if they were glued to the floor. Zhang Yi Hai could not help but steal a few nces at Fang Su Jin. ..... Last night, he spent a sleepless night, trying to figure out the awakening feeling in his heart. He thought that perhaps if he did not see her for a long time after going back to his campus, he would stop thinking about Fang Su Jin. But, Zhang Yi Hai did not expect that he would see her again so quickly. Looking at her reddened cheek made his heart go restless. ¡°Yi Hai?¡± His sister¡¯s voice snapped him out of his trance. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Zhang Li Xue noticed that her brother has been spacing out. Zhang Yi Hai cleared his throat. ¡°Nothing. I just saw that your clothes are everywhere on the mattress. Sister, do you need my help to clean up?¡± Zhang Li Xue turned to look at the clothes piling up on her bed. ¡°It¡¯s fine. Su Jin was helping me to pick up an outfit for tomorrow. We¡¯ll clean it upter after this.¡± ¡°Mmm....¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll be going first. Just call me if you need my help.¡± He wanted to stay but could not find a reason to do so. In the end, he could only leave. Once her brother left, Zhang Li Xue finally turned to Fang Su Jin again. Seeing her friend¡¯s reddened cheek as she hid her face away made her think that it was funny. ¡°Su Jin, what are you doing?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. Fang Su Jin was too embarrassed to look up. ¡°It¡¯s embarrassing. Li Xue, your brother should have seen what we are doing, right?¡± Zhang Li Xue understood her friend¡¯s thoughts. Instead of consoling her, Zhang Li Xue clicked her tongue instead. ¡°Who told you to mess up with me?¡± A few secondster, Zhang Li Xue started tough again. ¡°Alright. What are you embarrassed about? Isn¡¯t it normal for friends to fool around? My brother had seen us fooling around since forever. There¡¯s nothing for you to feel embarrassed about.¡± Fang Su Jin had the urge to go back home and hide. Why does it feel as if Zhang Yi Hai always caught her in an awkward and embarrassing position? Just then, Li Qin Yao walked over to announce that lunch was prepared. Suddenly, Fang Su Jin started to panic again. She knew that Zhang Yi Hai would definitely be around as well. However, Fang Su Jin could not reject this invitation. She had already agreed to stay for lunch. Fang Su Jin could only follow Li Qin Yao to the dining area. When they arrived, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s grandparents were already seated. However, Zhang Yi Hai was nowhere to be seen. Fang Su Jin heaved a breath of relief. She sat beside her friend before sweeping her gaze around the room to look for Zhang Yi Hai. Suddenly, her movement halted. Fang Su Jin realized that she was acting silly. She was too shy to look at Zhang Yi Hai when he was right in front of her. But when the man was not around, her eyes would start to look for his silhouette. Her gaze lowered. Fang Su Jin heaved a sigh, wondering just what was wrong with her. ¡°Sorry, I was answering a phone call.¡± The familiar voice sent a tingle to her body. Just then, Fang Su Jin raised her head slowly. When she looked up, she realized that Zhang Yi Hai was sitting across from her. Their gaze met before Fang Su Jin looked away again. Her heartbeat elerated, knowing that Zhang Yi Hai was still looking at her. Fang Su Jin found that she could not sit still. The auntie came out to serve the food and everyone started to eat. As it was nned for Zhang Li Xue to get her certificate tomorrow, the elders were busy talking about it. Because of that, no one seemed to realize the strange look on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face. She lowered her gaze as she ate her rice silently. Fang Su Jin did not dare to look up and meet Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s prating gaze again. ¡°Sister Fang.¡± Her heart skipped a beat upon hearing him speak her name. Fang Su Jin raised her head slowly and met Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gaze again. Then, she watched as his lips slowly bloomed into a smile. It was too dangerous. The image was too much that Fang Su Jin began to worry about her heart condition. ¡°Don¡¯t just eat your rice,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°The dishes my mom made are very delicious as well.¡± It was then that Fang Su Jin realized that she has been eating her rice without bothering to eat the dishes. ¡°Su Jin, was the food not to your preference?¡± Li Qin Yao asked when she heard her son¡¯s words. ¡°I will ask Auntie to prepare something else for you, alright?¡± Fang Su Jin waved her hand. ¡°Aunt, it¡¯s alright. Your cooking is really good. It¡¯s just that I have something in mind.¡± To prove that she liked the dishes, Fang Su Jin clipped on the vegetable dishes and started to eat. A breath of relief escaped her when she realized that the elders had stopped paying attention to her. Then, she looked up again and caught Zhang Yi Hai watching her with a faint smile on his face. The look on his face was as if he wasughing at her. Chapter 375 375 Watching Him Through the Reflection After lunch ended, Fang Su Jin stayed with her friend for a while before finally making her decision to leave. Although it might sound like she was joking, Fang Su Jin was really serious about buying Zhang Li Xue a sexy outfit. Whether Zhang Li Xue was going to wear it on the wedding night is not important. ¡°You¡¯re leaving so soon?¡± Li Qin Yao asked. Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°Auntie, I still have something to do. So, it¡¯s better if I leave first.¡± Li Qin Yao sighed, knowing that she could not stop Fang Su Jin from leaving. Then, she turned around and finally saw the person she was looking for. ¡°Yi Hai, you¡¯re here.¡± Fang Su Jin stiffened. She was not expecting Zhang Yi Hai would be appearing at a time like this. Before she couldpose herself, Li Qin Yao had spoken again. ¡°Yi Hai, go and send Su Jin back home,¡± Li Qin Yao said. Fang Su Jin waved her hand. ¡°Auntie, there¡¯s no need to trouble him.¡± ¡°What are you saying? You came over by a taxi, right?¡± Li Qin Yao argued. ¡°You already made your time to help Li Xue. Of course, I can¡¯t let you go home by yourself.¡± ..... Without waiting for Fang Su Jin to reply, Li Qin Yao looked at her son again. ¡°Yi Hai, go.¡± The corner of her lips began to twitch. Fang Su Jin thought that the mother and son¡¯s style was really simr. Zhang Yi Hai took his keys and walked over to Fang Su Jin. ¡°Sister Fang, let¡¯s go.¡± Fang Su Jin could not say no. At this time, Fang Su Jin was regretting her decision not to drive her car over. It wasn¡¯t that she did not know how to drive. It was just that, Fang Su Jin had always thought that parking was too troublesome. This was the reason she chose not to drive and would rather hail a cab. After saying a few words to Zhang Li Xue, she then followed Zhang Yi Hai. The man stood beside the vehicle while waiting for her. Fang Su Jin walked over and spoke, ¡°Actually, you don¡¯t have to send me back. I have somece I need to be.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. I can just drop you off. Sister Fang, where are you going?¡± Fang Su Jin pursed her lips. She had a hunch that no matter what she said, Zhang Yi Hai wille up with an excuse to send her back. ¡°Just drop me off at the mall.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Okay.¡± He helped Fang Su Jin with the door before he walked around the vehicle. Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze as Zhang Yi Hai slid into the driver¡¯s seat. The young man¡¯s scent filled the vehicle, causing her heart to palpitate. The vehicle started to move, leaving the residence. Fang Su Jin turned her head to look at the window while secretly watching someone through the reflection. She realized that the more she spend her time around him, the more she would not be able to stop thinking about him. Fang Su Jin was really at loss for what she should do with her feelings. She wanted to be by his side, but it only made her feel guilty. After a while, the vehicle stopped over at the red light. Zhang Yi Hai nced at the person beside him and noticed how she has been looking out the window for a long time. From the moment he slid into the car, Fang Su Jin did not turn to look at him at all. His lips pursed into a thin line. After doing some thinkingst night, Zhang Yi Hai was convinced that he liked Fang Su Jin. But, seeing the way she was acting right now, it doesn¡¯t seem as if she shared the same feeling. Zhang Yi Hai took out his phone and started to fiddle with it for a while. Then, when the red turned green again, Zhang Yi Hai continued to drive. At the side, Fang Su Jin was relieved upon noticing that they had almost reached her destination. She had thought that Zhang Yi Hai was going to drop her at the entrance, but it seemed that Zhang Yi Hai was driving into the parking area. Fang Su Jin turned to Zhang Yi Hai in shock. ¡°You...¡± ¡°My mom texted me just now and asked me to buy something,¡± Zhang Yi Hai exined quickly. Fang Su Jin recalled seeing Zhang Yi Hai touching his phone a while ago and thought that he was telling her the truth. In fact, Zhang Yi Hai texted his mother to tell her that he was going to stop by the mall and asked if she needed anything. A whileter, her mother gave him a list. Once he found a parking spot, Zhang Yi Hai alighted from his car and turned to Fang Su Jin again. ¡°Sister Fang, should we go separately and meet somewhere elseter?¡± Fang Su Jin waved her hand. ¡°No need. No need. I can go back on my own. Zhang Yi Hai, don¡¯t trouble yourself.¡± Zhang Yi Hai could not help but feel disappointed at her answer. Wasn¡¯t this evidence that Fang Su Jin did not think of him as he did of her? Moreover, why does it feel as if Fang Su Jin was avoiding him? After they left the house, it seemed that Fang Su Jin refused to look at him. Fang Su Jin noticed the slight change in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s eyes. Without knowing why she was feeling a bit guilty. Then, her mouth started to speak before she could think. ¡°Now that I think about it, it should be difficult for me to get a taxi at this time,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, if you don¡¯t mind, just give me thirty minutes. Then, we¡¯ll meet at the fountain at the entrance, alright?¡± A few seconds after she spoke those words, Fang Su Jin began to feel that she was making a rash decision. Now, Zhang Yi Hai would think that she was being strange, right? To her surprise, Fang Su Jin saw the hint of a smile on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face. Ba-dump! Her heart was beating loudly. Chapter 376 376 Chose a Lingerie Zhang Yi Hai watched Fang Su Jin¡¯s retracting back with a faint smile on his face. Unexpectedly, he had once again tricked her into spending her time with him at the mall. They were going on their separate ways before they would meet again once their task was done. Although they were not able to walk side by side, he will still see her again afterward. As the thought came to his mind, Zhang Yi Hai began to smile again. He then took out his phone to check on some messages. Earlier, when he had texted his mother, Zhang Yi Hai did not expect that her mother would really reply to him. His mother heard that he was going to visit the mall and had given him a long list. Just taking a look at this list would give him a headache. What was his mother going to do with the amount of choctes and candies? Heaving a sigh, Zhang Yi Hai could only resign to his fate. ..... Who asked him to use his mother¡¯s name as a shield to stay with Fang Su Jin? The next time, he should muster his courage and ask her out properly! Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin sessfully entered the lingerie store on the second floor. She decided that she should not be spending too long in the store. It would be too awkward if Zhang Yi Hai found her in this store. With the shop assistant¡¯s help, Fang Su Jin finally chose a lingerie she liked. While helping Zhang Li Xue to tidy up the clothes on her bed, Fang Su Jin cleverly peeked into her underwear wardrobe to find out Zhang Li Xue¡¯s size. Once she had checked on the lingerie and was satisfied with it, Fang Su Jin quickly asked the shop assistant to help her pack up the lingerie. Fortunately, the piece was quite thin and did not take up too much space. Fang Su Jin asked the shop assistant to pack it up into a small gift bag before she stuffed the package into her bag. Anyway, she needed to hide the things she bought as she would be meeting Zhang Yi Hai again. It would be awkward if Zhang Yi Hai knew that she was visiting the lingerie store. Her phone rang just as she walked out of the store. Seeing her mentor¡¯s name on the caller ID, Fang Su Jin quickly picked up the phone. ¡°Teacher Jiang, hello.¡± The student and mentor exchanged a few pleasantries. From his tone, Fang Su Jin could sense that her mentor was in a good mood. ¡°Teacher Jiang, you seem to be in a good mood. Did something happen?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. Anyway, her mentor would not be calling her if he did not have anything important to say. ¡°Mhm... You can say it that way.¡± Teacher Jiang began tough happily. ¡°Su Jin, the good news is for you. I just spoke to someone from Capital City Art Association. They said they wanted you to join them for an exhibition.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes lit up upon hearing her mentor¡¯s words. ¡°This time, the exhibition would feature young artists under thirty years old. The director seemed to like your style and wanted you to join in this exhibition as well. Su Jin, what do you think?¡± Fang Su Jin could already sense her mentor¡¯s anxiousness as he spoke to her. She could tell that her mentor wanted her to join this exhibition as well. ¡°Teacher Jiang when will this exhibition be held?¡± ¡°Oh. Silly me. I forgot to tell you.¡± Teacher Jiangughed. ¡°This exhibition will be held next month in Capital City. Su Jin, if you agree, I will help you with the procedure.¡± Fang Su Jin thought over this matter. Coincidentally, she would be free next month. Last time, when she got an invitation to showcase her painting in F Country, Fang Su Jin rejected that offer due to some personal issue. She did not like to deal with Mika and decided to decline that offer. An exhibition in F Country would be good exposure for her. However, Teacher Jiang still respected her decision and did not force her to do something she was notfortable with. However, Fang Su Jin could tell that her mentor was a little disappointed with that decision. Thinking about it, Fang Su Jin decided to agree with her mentor¡¯s suggestion. After all, an exhibition under the Art Association would be different than herst exhibition. ¡°Then, I will email you the detailster,¡± Teacher Jiang spoke in excitement. ¡°Su Jin, don¡¯t forget to check your emailter and send me the documents they asked for.¡± Fang Su Jinughed upon hearing her mentor¡¯s enthusiasm. Sometimes, she would feel that her mentor was more like an agent than her mentor. He would always help her to find an opportunity to shine. After chatting with her mentor regarding the art exhibition for a while, Fang Su Jin finally ended the call. She still remembered that she had promised to meet Zhang Yi Hai again in front of that fountain. Worried that the man would be waiting for her for a long time, Fang Su Jin picked up her speed. As she stood on the esctor heading downstairs, Fang Su Jin could already spot Zhang Yi Hai standing beside the fountain. He had one bag in his hand while another was holding his phone. Fang Su Jin did not know what he was looking at, but his expression seemed serious. Not too far away from him, two women in cute their cute dresses were ncing at Zhang Yi Hai a few times. Looking at the way those women were whispering and giggling, Fang Su Jin was almost sure that they were talking about Zhang Yi Hai. However, the young man only had his attention on his phone. He did not seem to realize that there were people busy ogling at him. She had to admit that Zhang Yi Hai was quite attractive. His parents¡¯ genes gave him a handsome face and his pair of long legs always caught some attention. She met a few of his friends in Capital City. She recalled seeing a few of the girls trying to get his attention... Fang Su Jin bit her lips, feeling slightly upset at this scene. But a few secondster, Fang Su Jin quickly dispelled that unhappy thought away. With slow steps, Fang Su Jin began to approach him. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai.¡± The young man raised his head. Then, a faint smile curled on his lips. ¡°Sister Fang, you¡¯re here.¡± Chapter 377 377 Again? The moment Fang Su Jin approached Zhang Yi Hai, she could already sense that the two women were keeping their eyes on her. Their gazes made her ufortable and she started to wonder if it was too strange for her to be standing beside Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°Are you done with your shopping?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. ¡°Should we get going first?¡± ¡°Sister Fang, are you in a rush?¡± Fang Su Jin was about to turn around when she heard his question. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°This...¡± Zhang Yi Hai coughed. ¡°If you don¡¯t mind, could you apany me for a while?¡± Her heart skipped a beat upon hearing his request. ¡°My mother gave me a list, but I¡¯m having a problem choosing the items.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s heart began to calm down again. ..... For a while, she had thought that Zhang Yi Hai was going to ask her out or something. It turned out that he needed help with his mother¡¯s shopping list. Fang Su Jin began to scold herself for her ridiculous thought. ¡°What did your mother ask you to get?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. ¡°Some packaging for candies,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°There are too many to choose from. I don¡¯t know which one is suitable. They all looked almost the same to me.¡± His mother told him to choose just any suitable one. Zhang Yi Hai has been visiting the store and thought that every packaging was just the same. He really could not find out which one of them was suitable. After thinking about it for a while, Zhang Yi Hai decided to get Fang Su Jin¡¯s help. ¡°But if you¡¯re in a hurry, I can send you back first,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°No. It¡¯s fine.¡± Fang Su Jin waved her hand. ¡°I don¡¯t mind helping.¡± Her lips curled into a smile. ¡°Is this the wedding candy for your sister?¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°It seems like it.¡± ¡°Then, let¡¯s not waste time and look for the packaging.¡± Fang Su Jin thought that Zhang Yi Hai should be busy helping his family with his sister¡¯s matter. It would be best to let him settle his matter quickly. The two of them headed to the next floor where the shop was located. As soon as they walked in, a shop assistant greeted them amiably. The moment she saw Zhang Yi Hai again, the shop assistant¡¯s expression began to change. His lips curled into a smile. ¡°Mister, you are back. Have you finally made up your mind?¡± She shifted her gaze and finally noticed Fang Su Jin beside him. Then, her smile widened. Fang Su Jin thought that there was something strange in this shop assistant¡¯s smile. Just then, the shop assistant spoke again, ¡°It turned out that you are going to ask your fiance¡¯s opinion.¡± The shop assistant saw that Zhang Yi Hai had returned to the shop with a woman by his side and assumed that Fang Su Jin was the person he was going to marry. Fang Su JIn¡¯s face turned scarlet at the speed of light. The shop assistant seemed to have misunderstood their rtionship. ¡°No... we¡¯re not...¡± Fang Su Jin nced at Zhang Yi Hai, hoping that he would rify their rtionship, but the young man seemed unbothered. ¡°Miss, please show me the packaging again,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke to the shop assistant. ¡°Then, pleasee with me to the counter again,¡± the shop assistant said. Zhang Yi Hai followed after the shop assistant. But a few secondster, he stopped on his track and turned to Fang Su Jin again. ¡°Sister Fang, let¡¯s go.¡± His voice sounded a little deep when he lowered his tone. Taking a deep breath to calm down, Fang Su Jin walked over to Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s side before they both walked over to the counter. The shop assistant took out the small packaging for the candies and showed it over to both of them. Seeing that Zhang Yi Hai did not mind the shop attendant¡¯s misunderstanding, Fang Su Jin tried to keep calm and pretended as if that episode did not happen. As the shop assistant took out several samples, Fang Su Jin began to look at the packaging with a serious look on her face. Fang Su Jin had known Zhang Li Xue for years. Naturally, she understood her friend¡¯s preferences. After browsing for a while, Fang Su Jin finally pick up the red and cream-colored packaging box. The size was eptable and the design was simple yet elegant. She inspected the design and finally decided that Zhang Li Xue and her mother would definitely like this one. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, what do you think?¡± Fang Su Jin turned around in excitement, wanting to ask for the young man¡¯s opinion. However, the moment she turned around, Fang Su Jin realized that Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face was too close to her. Her eyes widened. Fang Su Jin wanted to speak, but it seemed that Zhang Yi Hai was studying the box in her hand ¡°Sister Fang, do you think this one is suitable?¡± As Zhang Yi Hai spoke, Fang Su Jin could feel his breath softly caressing her cheek. It made her heart palpitate and her mind go nk. ¡°Sister Fang?¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke again when he noticed that Fang Su Jin had not said a word. The moment he turned, their faces were close to each other. Their noses were almost touching. Fang Su Jin sucked in a deep breath and blinked. Before she could take a step back, Zhang Yi Hai had already put his arms around her waist. This... ¡°Sister Fang,¡± Zhang Yi Hai called her. ¡°You have to be careful. Otherwise, you will fall again.¡± Zhang Yi Hai could read her next step and be already prepared to grab her before she would fall. Again? It was then that Fang Su Jin remembered that this scene had happened yesterday. Zhang Yi Hai would not be thinking that she was doing this on purpose, right? Before Fang Su Jin could exin, Zhang Yi Hai had already looked away. He took the box in Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand and spoke, ¡°Do you think this is the most suitable?¡± ¡°Y-yes.¡± Her voice trembled. Zhang Yi Hai looked at her again and smiled. ¡°I also think that this one looks the prettiest. Sister Fang, you have good taste.¡± Seeing the smile on his face made her feel as if she was being seduced by a devil. Chapter 378 378 I Know More Than My Sister After getting what they came to buy, Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin finally left the store. Fang Su Jin lowered her head as she followed Zhang Yi Hai silently. She was still unable to calm down after what happened in that store earlier. Her heart was beating loudly. Meanwhile, she could not figure out whether what happened was idental or was Zhang Yi Hai purposely teasing her. If it was thetter, then, what was his reason for doing so? It couldn¡¯t be that Zhang Yi Hai thought that it was fun to see her be flustered, right? Now that she thought about it, Zhang Yi Hai was not someone who would do so. Zhang Yi Hai was someone who always had a serious look on his face. Because she was his sister¡¯s friend, Zhang Yi Hai appeared by her side to help her a few times. He was someone who could not stand to see others bullying another girl. As the thought came to her, Fang Su Jin began to calm down. All of the sudden, Fang Su Jin stopped upon noticing that the person in front of her had turned around. ..... Fortunately, she had kept her guard up. If she bumped into Zhang Yi Hai again, the young man would probably think that she was doing it on purpose. Fang Su Jin raised her head and saw that Zhang Yi Hai was looking at her. ¡°Sister Fang,¡± Zhang Yi Hai called. ¡°Did you buy the thing you came to get?¡± He had long noticed that Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand was empty. ¡°I did.¡± Fang Su Jin tapped her hand on her bag. ¡°It¡¯s in here.¡± ¡°Then, let¡¯s go. I will send you back to your ce.¡± This time, Fang Su Jin did not try to reject his offer. She could already guess that Zhang Yi Hai would not agree. The two of them took the elevator and headed to the parking area together. Fang Su Jin watched the young man beside her and wondered if her dress was too old and boring to be standing beside him. As the thought came to her mind, Fang Su Jin began to scoot a few inches away from him. OF course, Zhang Yi Hai would explode in anger if he knew what she had in mind. Although Fang Su Jin was a few years older than him, Zhang Yi Hai would never think that she was too old. The elevator opened with a ding sound, snapping them both from their thoughts. Zhang Yi Hai came out first and led Fang Su Jin over to his vehicle. After stuffing their stuff into the car, Zhang Yi Hai finally drove away. The atmosphere in the vehicle turned quiet again. Zhang Yi Hai tapped his finger softly against the steering. Yesterday, their journey back from the mall was also like this. It was only after he had sent Fang Su Jin back to her house that he started to regret that he had not spoken to her. It was not easy for him to meet her. Later, he will return to Capital City again and his chances to see Fang Su Jin again would be limited. If it was not because of his sister, he could not find a reason to meet her again. The vehicle stopped at a red light. Seeing that they almost reached her ce, Zhang Yi Hai knew that he had to say something before he missed his chance again. However, as someone who had never been in a rtionship before, Zhang Yi Hai did not know what he could talk to Fang Su Jin about. He could not talk about basketball just like he did with his sister, right? Suddenly, Zhang Yi Hai seemed to recall a memory from when they were younger. Each time his sister was ying in a match, Fang Su Jin would stand at the side while cheering for her. As the memory came to his mind, Zhang Yi Hai began to smile. Seeing that the light had turned green again, Zhang Yi Hai then spoke, ¡°Sister Fang.¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s voice broke the silence in the vehicle, causing Fang Su Jin to turn to look at him immediately. ¡°Last time, there was a talk about an exhibition in F Country, right?¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°Hmm...¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her head. ¡°But the discussion met an end. I don¡¯t like working with someone I am notfortable with. So we decided to reject the offer.¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved a sigh, knowing that he finally found a topic that he could speak to her about. ¡°That¡¯s too bad. Then, are you not going to have an exhibition overseas?¡± ¡°Maybe when another opportunityes the next time.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at Zhang Yi Hai strangely. ¡°Why are you asking?¡± ¡°I thought that your paintings are beautiful. The colors you used are especially lively,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°You know about paintings?¡± ¡°A little bit.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nced at Fang Su Jin. ¡°At least I know more than my sister.¡± His response made Fang Su Jin burst into augh. Although her friend had always supported her and her drawing, Zhang Li Xue did not understand or care about painting that much. If it was not because of her, perhaps Zhang Li Xue would never step into an exhibition. Zhang Yi Hai peeked at her expression and was stunned to see the smile on her face. Fortunately, he still remembers that he was driving. ¡°Then, do you have a painter that you like?¡± Fang Su Jin tried to test him. ¡°Hmm...¡± Zhang Yi Hai pondered over her question for a while. ¡°I do like Andy Park¡¯s style. You could always find something hidden in his drawing. Then, there was also Zinnia. I like the building and scenery she draws.¡± Fang Su Jin stared at the young man in shock. Both Adam Park and Zinnia had a different style of drawing. Fang Su Jin did not expect that Zhang Yi Hai would know about them. The vehicle entered the Fang residence¡¯s area. Zhang Yi Hai pulled over his vehicle in front of the house and turned to Fang Su Jin again. ¡°Sister Fang, we have arrived.¡± Fang Su Jin snapped out of her trance and looked away. ¡°Thank you.¡± She alighted from the vehicle and paused. ¡°Actually, I might be having another exhibition in Capital City next month. It will be under the Capital City¡¯s Art Association.¡± His eyes lit up. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, if you are free, you cane over and look.¡± His lips turned into a smile. ¡°Then, I will definitely go and see.¡± ¡°Su Jin.¡± Fang Su Jin was about to leave when she heard a familiar voiceing from behind her. She turned around and found that her father was standing behind her. Chapter 379 379 Did Zhang Yi Hai Be Their Son? ¡°Dad.¡± Fang Su Jin tightened her grip on her bag. She nced at Zhang Yi Ha who was still in the driver¡¯s seat and her body tensed. Fang Su Jin was a little worried that her father might misunderstand something. ¡°Did you juste back?¡± Father Fang gave his daughter a lookover. Then, he peeked at the person behind her and the light in his lips lit up. ¡°Hey, isn¡¯t that Li Xue¡¯s little brother?¡± Fang Su Jin had a bad feeling when her father started to talk to Zhang Yi Hai. Yesterday, Zhang Yi Hai also drove her back to her home. When she arrived, her father was in the living room. Apparently, her father heard the sound of the vehicle outside and has been spying to see who it was. As she stepped into the house, her father then asked her about the person who sent her back. When she told her father that it was Zhang Yi Hai, her father has been especially upset that she did not invite him in. Fang Su Jin then recalled how her father seemed to have a good chat with Zhang Yi Hai each time he came to her house with his sister. Her father liked to talk about economics and such and he seemed to be enjoying talking to Zhang Yi Hai. ..... Zhang Yi Hai nodded, ¡°Hello, uncle.¡± ¡°You¡¯re dropping Su Jin off?¡± The smile on Father Fang¡¯s face went wide. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s no problem,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Sister Fang has been helping my sister a lot.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. I heard from my daughter about your sister¡¯s ident. We still haven¡¯t had time to visit her,¡± Father Fang said. ¡°How is she?¡± ¡°My sister is recovering well. Thank you for asking.¡± Father Fang looked at the young man in the driver¡¯s seat. ¡°Why don¡¯t youe in for a while? Coincidentally, Su Jin¡¯s mom was baking some cake.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s face turned slightly pale upon hearing her father¡¯s words. She should have known that her father was going to lure Zhang Yi Hai to apany him to talk. ¡°Dad!¡± She tugged at her father¡¯s sleeve. ¡°Yi Hai is busy with other matters. Don¡¯t disturb him.¡± Then, Fang Su Jin turned to Zhang Yi Hai and blinked, hoping that the man would understand her meaning. Zhang Yi Hai smiled when he saw the anxious look on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face. He could understand what Fang Su Jin was trying to say, but he pretended that he did not understand anything. ¡°Just ten minutes,¡± Father Fang continued to urge. ¡°Have a cup of tea first before you go back.¡± ¡°This...¡± Zhang Yi Hai pretended to consider this matter. After a while, he nodded. ¡°Then, I hope I would not be a disturbance.¡± ¡°Of course, not.¡± Father Fangughed happily. He waved his hand and spoke, ¡°Yi Hai,e in,e in.¡± He turned to his daughter and spoke. ¡°I should go and tell your mother to prepare some snacks.¡± Fang Su Jin watched as her father left and entered the house. Then, Zhang Yi Hai turned off the ignition and alighted from the vehicle. He walked over to Fang Su Jin¡¯s side and saw the unhappy look on her face. ¡°Sister Fang, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°You could have rejected my father¡¯s invitation,¡± Fang Su Jin said. She had given him some hint to reject her father¡¯s invitation but this man did not seem to understand it. Zhang Yi Hai smiled when he saw the frustrated look on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face. The pout on her face was a little adorable. ¡°But I can¡¯t reject your father¡¯s invitation after he had urged me to stay,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°I don¡¯t want to be rude.¡± Fang Su Jin pursed her lips. She still thought that Zhang Yi Hai could have left earlier but his words sounded reasonable. It was her father who had urged him to have a cup of tea before he could go back. ¡°Sister Fang, could it be that you don¡¯t like me staying over?¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s question startled her. Fang Su Jin raised her head and waved her hand. ¡°It¡¯s not like that. But Zhang Yi Hai, aren¡¯t you busy with your sister¡¯s preparation?¡± ¡°My sister is only going to get a marriage certificate tomorrow. It¡¯s not as if she¡¯s going to hold a wedding,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°There¡¯s not anything to prepare.¡± Fang Su Jin thought that his words made sense. Zhang Li Xue only needed the groom and her household registration. Then, she could go to the Civil Affairs Bureau and get a certificate. The two of them walked into the house together. As soon as Zhang Yi Hai entered the house, Father Fang quickly led him to the living area and drove his daughter away. Fang Su Jin watched this scene and narrowed her eyes. She was usually the apple of her father¡¯s eye. But now that her father found someone he could talk to, he had conveniently discarded her away. With aggrieved feeling, Fang Su Jin went to the kitchen toin to her mother. As she arrived, her mother was busy packing up some cakes that she had baked earlier. The scent of the cakes was too appetizing. Fang Su Jin washed her hand and happily picked up the cakes. However, the moment she touched the cake, her mother pped her hand away. ¡°What are you doing? This is for our guest.¡± Fang Su Jin stared at her mother in frustration. ¡°Mom, I wanted to taste a bit too.¡± Her mother loves to bake and was quite good at it. The cakes she made were delicious. ¡°If you want a taste, go ahead and pick one from the counter.¡± Mother Fang pointed at the container on the kitchen counter. Fang Su Jin walked over happily and stopped herself. The cakes her mother gave her were the slightly burned edge. Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai got to eat the moist center. This was not fair. Was she still the daughter of the Fang family or did Zhang Yi Hai be their son? Although she was dissatisfied, Fang Su Jin still took a piece of the cake and ate them. Forget it. Even the edge tasted good. After snatching a few pieces, she then headed to her room and slumped her body on the mattress. Fang Su Jin stared at the ceiling, thinking of everything that happened today between her and Zhang Yi Hai. It seemed... that she will be meeting him again tomorrow. Fang Su Jin then recalled that she had told Zhang Yi Hai about the exhibition. Then, she covered her head with both hands in frustration. Why did she invite him toe? Chapter 380 380 A ck, Flimsy Material On the next day, Fang Su Jin arrived at Zhang¡¯s residence early morning to help Zhang Li Xue with her makeup and hair. Fang Su Jin entered the house cautiously, hoping that she would not run into Zhang Yi Hai today. She knew well that she would feel awkward around him. She did not want Zhang Li Xue or anyone else to notice her abnormalities. Yesterday, after she had gone to her room, Fang Su Jin did note out again until Zhang Yi Hai finally left. Fang Su Jin did not dare to look at Zhang Yi Hai again, worried that she would say something she willter regret. Although she wanted to see him again, Fang Su Jin decided that the less she saw him, the less she would think about him. When she finallye out, Fang Su Jin heard from her mother that Zhang Yi Hai had spent almost an hour at her house, chatting with her father about a lot of things. Her father liked that young man so much that he had spent a long time chatting with him. ¡°Su Jin, you¡¯re here.¡± The voice snapped her out of her trance. Fang Su Jin looked at her friend who was sitting in the wheelchair and smiled. ..... Zhang Li Xue was already dressed in the white dress that they had chosen yesterday. Although she hasn¡¯t put her makeup on, Fang Su Jin thought that her friend was still very pretty. Her face was radiant with happiness... ¡°Look at you.¡± Fang Su Jin gave Zhang Li Xu a lookover as she walked over. ¡°You look excited to marry your Doctor Bai.¡± Zhang Li Xue had a sheepish smile on her face. She was indeed feeling a little excited that she was going to the Civil Affairs Bureau and getting a certificate with Bai Qi. A few hourster, her status will change to a wife! Zhang Li Xue had never expected that her rtionship with Bai Qi would go this smoothly. She still remembered sneaking around anding home in the morning just to apany Bai Qi at the hospital longer. When she first dated Bai Qi, Zhang Li Xue thought that their rtionship would have to stay underground for a long time. But fortunately, everyone around her seemed to be very supportive of her. Her father, who was well-known for chasing away boys from getting close to her, decided to learn to ept Bai Qi. Just thinking about it made her heart warm. ¡°Come on.¡± Fang Su Jin waved her hand. ¡°Let¡¯s o and get you to wear some makeup before Doctor Bai is going to show up.¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at the clock and saw that she still had a few hours before Bai Qi wille and picked her up. She put her hand on Fang Su Jin and spoke with a serious look on her face, ¡°Su Jin, I will be counting on you for today.¡± Fang Su Jinughed. She took out the makeup set from her bag and sat down. Then, she began to paint some colors on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face. The makeup sessionsted for a long time. Zhang Li Xue began to think that her body had gone stiff before Fang Su Jin finally let her go. When she could finally stretch out her body, Zhang Li Xue could not help butin about it. Fang Su Jin looked at her friend helplessly. ¡°I already helped you to finish your makeup as soon as I can. This isn¡¯t considered long enough. Li Xue, you need to prepare your mentality now before your wedding. The makeup session willst for hours.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face began to pale as she thought of having to suffer again the next time. However, that thought quickly went away when Zhang Li Xue saw her reflection in the mirror. Fang Su Jin was really good at makeup. ¡°Oh, right.¡± Fang Su Jin turned around and grabbed her bag, ¡°I almost forgot the important thing,¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that Fang Su Jin was going to help her with her makeup. So, she did not expect that her friend would turn around with a small package in her hand. ¡°Here.¡± Fang Su Jin had a wide smile on her face. ¡°A gift. To congratte you on your marriage.¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at the packaging with suspicion. She stretched her hand and took the packaging from her friend cautiously. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°You will know when you open it.¡± After Fang Su Jin left the house, Zhang Li Xue has been busy thinking about a lot of things before she was going to marry Bai Qi. Because of that, she had already forgotten about what Fang Su Jin had told her yesterday. Of course, Zhang Li Xue would never expect that her friend was really going to buy her sexy lingerie. Zhang Li Xue opened the packaging curiously, without having a guess what she was going to see. Her brow furrowed when she saw a ck, flimsy material in that packaging. Zhang Li Xue took out the stuff and raised it up. Her face gradually turned pink when she finally realized what it was. Suddenly, Zhang Li Xue thought that the thing in her hand was too hot. She flung it over to Fang Su Jin in shock. ¡°Fang Su Jin!¡± Fang Su Jin began tough. She spread the lingerie in her hand and spoke, ¡°What do you think? I think this one should fit you well. You can try to wear it and seduce your Doctor Bai.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought of wearing sexy lingerie in front of Bai Qi and her face turned into a deeper shade of red. She could not imagine what will happen. But still... there was a tiny glint in her heart that was looking forward to it. Fang Su Jin walked over to her friend and handed the lingerie over. ¡°Li Xue, you better keep this well.¡± Once the lingerie fell into her hand again, Zhang Li Xue quickly stuff it back into the packaging. Just in time, someone came to knock on her door. Zhang Li Xue checked to see that the lingerie was really hidden before she finally spoke, ¡°Come in.¡± The door was pushed open and Zhang Yi Hai appeared. The man nced at Fang Su Jin and smiled. Then, he spoke, ¡°Sister, Brother Bai Qi is here.¡± Zhang Li Xue inhaled a deep breath, feeling slightly anxious. Chapter 381 381 Advice Zhang Li Xue came out of her bedroom with Fang Su Jin helping to push her wheelchair. Her parents were already waiting for them in the living room. But the moment she entered, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes fell on the tall man at the center of the room. Sensing her appearance, Bai Qi turned around. When he saw the little fairy sitting in the wheelchair, his expression lit up. He inhaled a deep breath, hoping that it could calm his chaotic heart. However, it does not seem to be working. Zhang Li Xue looked very pretty. Bai Qi was mesmerized. He found that he was unable to look away from this little fairy. At this time, everything around him seemed to fade away. The only person that he could see was her. His gaze was too straightforward that it made Zhang Li Xue shy. She was aware that her family members were all around and they were watching this scene. At the side, Fang Su Jin was watching the scene and a proud look appeared on her face. She had already known that Bai Qi was going to be mesmerized by Zhang Li Xue¡¯s good look. Fang Su Jin began to praise her makeup skills. ¡°Pretty Sister!¡± The little girl¡¯s lively voice broke their gazes. ..... Zhang Li Xue broke their gazes and turned to Bai Xi Xi who came to her side. A gentle smile curled on her lips. ¡°Xi Xi, you¡¯re here.¡± Bai Xi Xi had a sheepish smile on her face. ¡°Pretty Sister, you look especially pretty today.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Zhang Li Xue leaned over and kissed the little girl¡¯s cheek. ¡°Xi Xi, you look very pretty as well.¡± Her words made Bai Xi Xi¡¯s smile turn wider. Noticing that there were a few people around, Bai Xi Xi quickly hide her face shyly. She was not used to the amount of attention. ¡°Xi Xi, are you going to apany your brother to get the certificate?¡± Li Qin Yao asked as she looked at the little girl¡¯s pretty dress. ¡°Un.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°My brother said, I cane over and watch.¡± Bai Xi Xi was excited upon hearing that her brother was going to get a marriage certificate with her Pretty Sister. She could not stop worrying until she was sure that the two were married. The little girl was worried that her brother might make her pretty sister run away before he could get her to marry him. To ease her worry, her brother let her take a day off from school and apany him. Li Qin Yao looked at the little girl and heaved a helpless sigh. She could see that Bai Xi Xi was longing to have a family. Seeing the girl¡¯s excited face made her heart ache. After a while, Li Qin Yao looked up again. She saw the look on her husband¡¯s face and quickly turned to Bai Xi XI again. ¡°Xi Xi,e with Auntie for a while. I baked some cookies earlier. Help me to pack some. Then, you can bring them while waiting for your brother.¡± Bai Xi Xi looked at her brother. Seeing him nod, she then agreed to follow Li Qin Yao to the kitchen. Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai walked over to Fang Su JIn¡¯s side and whispered, ¡°Sister Fang,e with me.¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s sudden appearance beside her startled her. Fang Su Jin stared at the young man beside her with her eyes wide, wondering just what was he up to. ¡°Sister Fang, it seemed that my father had something to talk to my sister about,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Let¡¯s head over to the dining room first.¡± Hearing his exnation, Fang Su Jin swept her gaze around her surroundings before she understood what was going on. Seeing that Zhang Yi Hai had left, Fang Su Jin quickly followed. The atmosphere in the living room turned quieter. Bai Qi walked over to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s side and helped to push her wheelchair until they both arrived in front of her father. Zhang Yu Han nced at the young couple in front of him. Then, his gaze finally stopped on Bai Qi. ¡°Come on. Sit down.¡± Bai Qi pushed Zhang Li Xue beside him and took a seat. The couple nced at each other before turning to her father. Zhang Yu Han looked at the couple for a long time. After a brief silence, he then spoke, ¡°I don¡¯t have many things to say to you two. But since both of you chose to get married, you must promise me that you will treat each other with respect.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Bai Qi spoke. He stretched his hand to hold Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hand into his. The couple looked at each other again. Noticing Zhang Li Xue¡¯s misty eyes, Bai Qi began to pat her hands, hoping that she would calm down. ¡°In the future, the two of you might face some problems and probably have a fight. Whatever it is, the two of you must promise that you will discuss things and work on them,¡± Zhang Yu Han spoke. ¡°Getting together is not easy, but staying together is much more difficult. Therefore, the two of you have to work hard to stay together.¡± These words were the advice that his elders had given him when he married his wife. Now that his daughter is going to get her marriage certificate, Zhang Yu Han hoped that the couple would also listen to him and stay happy together until they both get old. Zhang Yu Han gave the couple some advice. By the time he finished, his daughter was looking at him with her eyes and nose reddened. A helpless sigh escaped him. Finally, Zhang Yu Han took out the family¡¯s registration in his pocket. He stood up and handed it over to her daughter. ¡°Li Xue, Daddy hoped that you can be happy. Don¡¯t forget. Whatever it is, you will still have me and your family.¡± Zhang Li Xue could not help butugh. Was her father still giving them advice, or was he threatening Bai Qi with his words? Once he was done saying what he wanted to say, Zhang Yu Han hugged his daughter tightly and spoke a few more words to her. Only then did he let her go. Chapter 382 382 The Four of you are Getting the Certificate? Seeing that his sister was ready to leave for the Civil Affairs Bureau, Zhang Yi Hai looked for Fang Su Jin and walked over to her side. ¡°Sister Fang.¡± Her eyes lit up upon noticing that Zhang Yi Hai was beside her. Then, Fang Su Jin quickly avoided Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gaze again. Looking into his eyes would give her a guilty conscience. Especially knowing that she had inappropriate thoughts about him. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s voice trembled a little bit. ¡°My sister and Brother Bai Qi are heading to the Civil Affairs Bureau,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°My mom is worried that it would be troublesome for Brother Bai Qi to look after his little sister and my sister at the same time. So, I¡¯m going with them too.¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze and saw that the little girl was standing beside Zhang Yi Hai. The look on her face was especially adorable. However, seeing the little girl and Zhang Yi Hai side by side was a little awkward. ¡°Sister Fang, would you like toe along? It would be better to have another woman to look after little Xi Xi,¡± Zhang Yi Hai continued. Fang Su Jin was about to reject this invitation when Bai Xi Xi stood by her side. ¡°Sister, are you going over as well?¡± Bai Xi Xi battered her eyes. The sight made her heart waver. ..... A while ago, Fang Su Jin had apanied Zhang Li Xue to Bai Xi Xi¡¯s kindergarten to confront the unreasonable parents and headmaster. Fang Su Jin met Bai Xi Xi and immediately fell for her adorable face and mature attitude. ¡°Sister, let¡¯s go and give them our support, alright?¡± Bai Xi Xi continued. Fang Su Jinughed. She leaned over and patted Bai Xi Xi¡¯s head. ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s go together.¡± The little girl had sessfully won her heart and she could not say no. She stood up again and finally noticed that Zhang Yi Hai was watching her with a smile on his face. Seeing this, Fang Su Jin grabbed Bai Xi Xi¡¯s hand and walked out to catch up with Zhang Li Xue. Just like that, the five of them left together in two cars. Fang Su Jin looked at the cars with mixed feelings. She wanted to join her friend and Bai Xi Xi, but if she was to leave Zhang Yi Hai alone, it would feel that it was inappropriate. After weighing her decision for a while, Fang Su Jin decided to go with Zhang Yi Hai. She slid into the passenger¡¯s seat and turned to Zhang Yi Hai. Coincidentally, the young man was also looking at her. Their gazes met and Zhang Yi Hai shed her a smile, making her heart turn chaotic. Fortunately, Zhang Yi Hai did not speak a word. The car began to move, heading to the city center. When they arrived, Zhang Yi Hai hurriedly helped Bai Qi with his sister¡¯s wheelchair. Then, the group headed to the building together. As they walked in, there were too many people queuing up to get their certificates. An officer saw that Zhang Li Xue was in her wheelchair and came over to help. He looked at the group and spoke, ¡°The four of you are getting the certificate?¡± Fang Su Jin looked at the officer in horror. Then, she quickly shook her head. ¡°No.¡± She pointed at Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi. ¡°It¡¯s just them.¡± She was only at the building to apany her friend. Who was she going to get a wedding certificate with? As the thought came to her mind, Fang Su Jin turned to Zhang Yi Hai before she quickly look away. Then, Fang Su Jin began to scold herself for her inappropriate thoughts. Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Officer, we were just apanying the couple.¡± The officer realized that he had made a mistake. He nced at Bai Qi and Zhang Li Xue and helped to give them the form to be filled out. Seeing that there were too many people inside the building, Zhang Yi Hai turned to Bai Qi and spoke, ¡°Brother Bai Qi. There are too many people here. I will take Xi Xi and wait for you outside.¡± Bai Qi looked at the situation and agreed. He leaned to his little sister and spoke, ¡°Xi Xi, you should go with Brother Yi Hai and Sister Su Jin first. When we are done here, we wille and look for you. Is that alright?¡± Bai Xi Xi swept her gaze around the ce. Noticing that there were too many people inside the hall, she then decided to agree with her brother¡¯s arrangement. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll wait for you and Pretty Sister outside,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, you have toe and look for me once you are done, alright?¡± Bai Qi looked at his little sister¡¯s worried face and smiled. ¡°Un. I understand. We will go and find you as soon as we are done.¡± Once she heard her brother¡¯s words, Bai Xi Xi felt more at ease. She walked over to Fang Su Jin and held her hand. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, I¡¯ll be waiting for you guys outside with Sister Su Jin and Brother Yi Hai.¡± After exchanging a few words, Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin then left the hall with the little girl. Zhang Yi Hai saw a milk tea shop across the road and suggested for they hang around the shop. As Zhang Yi Hai was queuing to buy the milk tea, Fang Su Jin took Bai Xi Xi to an empty seat. Seeing that Bai Xi Xi continued to nce in the direction of the Civil Affairs Bureau made herugh. ¡°Xi Xi, are you looking forward to your brother marrying your Pretty Sister?¡± The little girl nodded enthusiastically. ¡°I can¡¯t wait. Once my brother and Pretty Sister are married, then, Xi Xi will have a big family. Then, there will be a lot of people who will love me.¡± Bai Xi Xi¡¯s words made her heart ache. Fang Su Jin knew the little girl¡¯s background and did not expect that she would be anticipating a family¡¯s warmth. It was for that reason that Bai Xi Xi seemed to be quite close to Zhang Li Xue. Fang Su Jin could not help but lean over and pinched the little girl¡¯s adorable cheek. ¡°Xi Xi, you are too adorable. Of course, there will be a lot of people who love you.¡± Fang Su Jin could not resist hugging the little girl. ¡°Sister also loves you very much.¡± When Zhang Yi Hai walked over to their seat with a tray of milk tea, this was the scene that he saw. The look on his face turned gentler upon seeing Fang Su Jin and Bai Xi Xi together. Chapter 383 383 Sharing Milk Tea Zhang Yi Hai arrived at the table and looked at the two girls in front of him. A faint smile curled on his lips. ¡°What are you both talking about?¡± Bai Xi Xi turned to look at him. Then, she looked away shyly. ¡°Nothing.¡± The little girl was still shy to be around Zhang Yi Hai. She wanted to get along with Zhang Yi Hai well, but she was still trying to figure out how. Since Zhang Yu Hai was her Pretty Sister¡¯s little brother, then, he should be a nice person as well. Seeing the shy look on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face already let him know just what was going on in that little girl¡¯s mind. Zhang Yi Hai put a cup of milk tea in front of Bai Xi Xi and spoke, ¡°Here. This one is for you. You wanted mango milk tea, right?¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°Thank you, Brother Yi Hai.¡± Then, Bai Xi Xi lowered her head to take a sip from her drink. The sweetness filled her mouth. Bai Xi Xi was in a good mood. Then, Zhang Yi Hai ced another cup of drink in front of Fang Su Jin before he took a seat. The atmosphere around them turned silent after Zhang Yi Hai appeared. Fang Su Jin raised her head and stole a few nces at Zhang Yi Hai. ..... After a few attempts, the man eventually caught her. Their gazes met for a few seconds and Zhang Yi Hai shed her a smile. Fang Su Jin quickly lowered her gaze and saw that Bai Xi Xi was looking at her. The little girl then shifted her gaze to Zhang Yi Hai. There was a strange look on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face. It made Fang Su Jin wonder just what was going on in the little girl¡¯s mind. Bai Xi Xi has been observing the two people for a while. Her instinct told her that there was something strange about them, but she could not figure out what it was. After a while, Bai Xi Xi lowered her gaze to her cup of milk tea. A thought came to her mind and she then spoke, ¡°Sister, do you want to taste my milk tea?¡± Bai Xi Xi shoved the cup to her. Seeing that Fang Su Jin did not take the cup, Bai Xi Xi then continued. ¡°The milk tea tasted quite delicious.¡± Initially, Fang Su Jin was about to decline her offer, but she began to change her mind upon noticing the anticipation on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face. Fang Su Jin took a sip from the drink and looked at Bai Xi Xi again. ¡°Un. You are right. It tasted delicious.¡± Bai Xi Xi looked very happy upon getting her approval. She got her milk tea back and was about to continue and drink when she realized that someone was looking at her. Her movement halted. Bai Xi Xi looked at Zhang Yi Hai before she shifted her gaze to the cup of milk tea in her hand. ¡°Brother Yi Hai, would you also want to give it a taste?¡± The little girl remembered that it was Zhang Yi Hai who had brought the milk tea for her. Naturally, she had to share her milk tea with him. Bai Xi Xi¡¯s question made Fang Su Jin almost choke on some air. She turned to the little girl and stared at her with her eyes wide. Fang Su Jin was having a hard time believing what she had heard. ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s answer made her gasp. Fang Su Jin watched as Zhang Yi Hai took the milk tea cup from Bai Xi Xi before he took a sip from the straw. Her face turned bright red in just a few seconds. A while ago, Fang Su Jin had also taken a sip from the same straw. Wasn¡¯t this considered an indirect kiss? As the thought came to her mind, Fang Su Jin felt as if blood rushed over to her head at once, making her feel a little dizzy. Her gaze was stuck on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s lips for a long time, turning her heartbeat chaotic. ¡°The milk tea tasted very sweet,¡± Zhang Yi Haimented. Fang Su Jin felt as if something was exploding in her mind. She was unable to function for a few seconds. Bai Xi Xi took her milk tea back and smiled happily. As she looked up, the little girl noticed Fang Su Jin staring at her milk tea. Thinking that Fang Su Jin wanted another taste, she offered her milk tea again. Fang Su Jin snapped out of her trance and quickly declined the offer. ¡°It¡¯s alright. Xi Xi, you should drink your milk tea slowly.¡± If she took another sip, wouldn¡¯t it feel as if she was kissing Zhang Yi Hai back? The thought made her feel as if she was a very shameless woman. The little girl did not know that she had made Fang Su Jin very restless and continued to drink her milk tea. At this age, Bai Xi Xi did not understand that Fang Su Jin was worried about the indirect kiss. She continued to look at the building in front of her while waiting for her brother and Pretty Sister toe out. ... Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi sat in the waiting area for their turn toe. Seeing that there were a lot of couplesing to get their marriage certificate as well made her feel excited. Turning her head, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s gaze met with Bai Qi¡¯s. Realizing that the man has been staring at her for a while made her feel shy. Bai Qi held her hand and gave it a gentle caress. ¡°Are you nervous?¡± Zhang Li Xue thought about what she was feeling at the moment. Then she shook her head. ¡°I¡¯m not. But I am really looking forward to starting a new life with you.¡± Her words stunned him for a brief second. Then, Bai Qi shot her a gentle smile. The two of them sat in the area and chatted about this and that until it was their turn. Both of them did not expect that the procedure would end so soon. They submitted their papers, answered some questions from the officers, shot a photo, and then the certificates were in their hands. Chapter 384 384 Happiest Day Bai Qi lowered his gaze to look at the photo on their marriage certificate. The smile on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face was especially pretty. One could tell that she was happy in this photo. The corner of her lips tilted up and her eyes were shining brightly. Bai Qi held the red book in his hand, feeling a wave of emotioning over. He could not exin just how he was feeling at this moment. He had always thought that marrying his little fairy would be a dream. But now, it has be a reality. After staring at the red book long enough, Bai Qi finally kept it in his pocket. He really treated their marriage certificate as if it was a rare treasure. Lowering his head, Bai Qi found that Zhang Li Xue was staring at him. Her gaze was warm and prating. The two of them were looking at each other and no one looked away. ¡°What are you looking at?¡± Bai Qi asked. The smile on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s lips turned wider. ¡°You.¡± A soft chuckle escaped him upon hearing her answer. ..... Once upon a time, the young Bai Qi worked hard to get this little fairy¡¯s attention. He had never yed basketball before, but because of her, he learned the sport just to get close to her. Then, he became really good at it. Who would have thought that after a separation and meeting again, he would finally have her attention? His little fairy was looking at him in adoration. It was as if she never wanted to look away again. He could feel how much she loved her just by the way she looked at him. His heart swelled with an indescribable sense of happiness. This was definitely the happiest day of his life. ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi leaned over to kiss the top of her head. ¡°We should go and find Xi Xi now. You can continue and stare at meter.¡± His gaze fell on her red lips. An urge to kiss her lips came over, but this was not a good ce. Bai Qi was worried that he might get carried away. If it was not because they needed to leave and find his little sister, perhaps he would not mind letting her look at him for as long as she wanted to. Zhang Li Xueughed. She took out her phone and finally sent a text to her brother to tell him that they were done with the procedure. She did not forget to snap a photo of their marriage certificate and send it to her family. Then, Zhang Li Xue posted the photo on her social media. Thement section exploded, but Zhang Li Xue was no longer paying attention to everything online. Of course, Mu Zhen Yu was among the first to see her post. Mu Zhen Yu could not hide his shock upon seeing the news. The person he had adored from a young age was now married. And the man she was married to was someone he knew. It wasn¡¯t long ago that Bai Qi returned to Y City and reunited with Zhang Li Xue. How did they get married so fast? The red book in her hand let him know that he now had really lost his chance to win her over. He knew the Zhang family and understood that Zhang Li Xue¡¯s family had given their rtionship their utmost support. A faint and sad smile curled on his lips. Mu Zhen Yu had so much regret. But he cannot turn back the time and change what had already happened. ... Bai Qi pushed the wheelchair out of the building. As they came out, they could see a small figure running over to their side. ¡°Pretty Sister, Brother Bai Qi!¡± The corner of Bai Qi¡¯s lips began to twitch. Look at his sister now. She was looking for her Pretty Sister first. It seemed that his position was no longer as high as Zhang Li Xue¡¯s. ¡°Xi Xi, have you been waiting for too long?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. The little girl shook her head. ¡°No. It¡¯s not too long.¡± Her eyes shifted to the couple¡¯s empty hands. Suddenly, she was feeling a little disappointed. Bai Xi Xi looked up at her brother again and started to wonder if her brother had failed his mission. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, did you get the certificate yet?¡± Her brother can be worrisome at times and Bai Xi Xi was afraid that her Pretty Sister would change her mind. Bai Qi chuckled as he looked at his sister¡¯s face. Instead of answering, Bai Qi took out the certificate that he had kept in his pocket and showed it to his sister. It was better to let her look at it herself. Only then would she feel more at ease. The little girl¡¯s eyes lit up. She took the marriage certificate from her brother and flipped it open. Seeing their faces in it stunned her. Bai Xi Xi looked at the photo for a long time. Then, the corner of her lips tilted up. Seeing the change in her expression made the others smile as well. Everyone could see that Bai Xi Xi was overjoyed. After a while, Bai Xi Xi raised her head to look at Zhang Li Xue. ¡°Then, I can call you my sister-inw now?¡± Her question turned Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face red. Zhang Li Xue was feeling shy and amused at the same time. Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Un. You can.¡± Bai Xi Xi lowered her head shyly. Then she called out, ¡°Sister-inw.¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. Fang Su Jin walked over and spoke, ¡°Xi Xi, you¡¯re not going to call her Pretty Sister anymore?¡± Bai Xi Xi frowned as she considered this question. ¡°Sister-inw is good. Then, it will feel like my sister is really a member of my family.¡± Her answer made everyone stunned. Then, Zhang Li Xue stretched her arms and pulled the little girl into her embrace for a long time. ¡°Xi Xi, you can call me however you want. I will always be your family.¡± Bai Qi turned to both Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin to thank them for their help. Then, he took his wife and his little sister and nned to head over to the apartment first before they were going to gather again with the whole family. Chapter 385 385 Do You Mind My Age? Fang Su Jin stood at the side and waved her hand as she watched the vehicle drive away. Once she could no longer see the vehicle, she lowered her hand again and heaved a faint sigh. It was still unbelievable that her friend, Zhang Li Xue would be getting her marriage certificate today. In just a short time, Zhang Li Xue was now a married person. As she recalled the smile on her friend¡¯s face again and heaved another sigh. She wished for Zhang Li Xue¡¯s long-time happiness with Bai Qi. Fang Su Jin turned around and instantly, the look on her face stiffened. She had almost forgotten about Zhang Yi Hai. Now that the others had left, she now had to stay with Zhang Yi Hai alone. This time, she could not resist taking his car and letting him drive her back. Fang Su Jin thought that she could still control her expression well around Zhang Yi Hai. However, when she recalled that they had shared the same straw earlier, Fang Su Jin would feel awkward again. Her heartbeat was still in chaos. ..... Fang Su Jin was worried that Zhang Yi Hai would know what was going on in her mind. ¡°Sister Fang, should we go now?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. The young man¡¯s expression remained calm as always. This made Fang Su Jin feel embarrassed about her own feeling. Now that she thought about it, Fang Su Jin thought that she was too ridiculous. It was just sharing a straw. It should not mean anything else. Then, why was she too agitated over this? Fang Su Jin quickly readjusted her mood and nodded. ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s go.¡± She watched as Zhang Yi Hai turned around and followed after him. Zhang Yi Hai helped her with the door before he went to the driver¡¯s seat. He turned on the ignition and waited for Fang Su Jin to put her seatbelt on before he drive. The atmosphere in the vehicle was silent. Zhang Yi Hai nced at the person beside him with a helpless look on his face. The moment Fang Su Jin entered the car, she would turn her head to look out the window. It made him wonder if Fang Su Jin did not like to see him. He could not help but wonder if he had done something wrong to make her upset. Of course, Zhang Yi Hai was unaware that a certain someone was watching him through the reflection. At this time, Fang Su Jin was still trying to figure out her feelings. Each time that she looked at Zhang Yi Hai, her heart would beat fast. She knew that she should not have a feeling for her friend¡¯s little brother, but she just could not help it. Fang Su Jin thought that staying away from Zhang Yi Hai would help her slowly remove a certain feeling. However, in the past few days, the two of them have been spending a lot of time together. The feeling grew slowly and steadily. Even if she wanted to try to forget her feelings, Fang Su Jin found that she could no longer do it. Without realizing it, she had really fallen for this young man and could no longer back out. She was not as brave as Zhang Li Xue who would dare to confess when she was sure of her feelings. Moreover, each time that she recalled Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s identity as her friend¡¯s little brother, Fang Su Jin would feel ufortable. She had watched Zhang Yi Hai ever since he was a baby. Was it appropriate for her to like him? Other than stealing a few nces at him, Fang Su Jin did not dare to do anything else. Just as they were about to reach her home, Fang Su Jin realized that Zhang Yi Hai made a turn in the other direction. Fang Su Jin turned to Zhang Yi Hai and asked, ¡°Where are we going?¡± Zhang Yi Hai did not answer but continued to drive straight until they reached the park nearby her house. He found a parking spot underneath a shady tree and pulled over. Fang Su Jin scanned her surroundings before she finally looked at Zhang Yi Hai again. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, why are we here? What are you trying to do?¡± A helpless sigh escaped him. ¡°Sister Fang, rx. I¡¯m not going to do anything to you.¡± ¡°Then, why do you bring me here?¡± ¡°I have something to talk to you about,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°I figured that if I tell it to you after dropping you off at your house, your father might stop me again for a cup of tea.¡± Fang Su Jin saw the faint smile on the young man¡¯s face and felt her heartbeat elerate again. She thought about her father who was still at home and thought that Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s words made sense. Her father would definitely pull Zhang Yi Hai into the house again... Taking a deep breath, Fang Su Jin gradually rxed. ¡°Then, what is it that you want to tell me?¡± Zhang Yi Hai did not answer her quickly. He stared at Fang Su Jin¡¯s face for a while, making her feel agitated. Seeing that she was getting restless, Zhang Yi Hai then spoke again, ¡°Sister Fang, are you trying to avoid me?¡± His sudden question startled her. Fang Su Jin was filled with a guilty conscience. She wondered if Zhang Yi Hai noticed her feelings. Was her action too transparent? ¡°Of course, not.¡± Fang Su Jin quickly denied it. ¡°Then, are you afraid of me?¡± ¡°Of course, not,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke quickly. At this time, Fang Su Jin was confident that she had made Zhang Yi Hai suspect something. Fang Su Jin started to panic, but she did not know what else she should do to dispel his suspicion. ¡°You are Zhang Yi Hai. My friend¡¯s little brother. I watched you from a young age. Why would I be afraid of you?¡± Fang Su Jin realized that she was rumbling. Zhang Yi Hai frowned slightly. ¡°Then, do you mind my age? That I¡¯m younger than you?¡± ¡°Ah?¡± The topic had shifted so suddenly. Fang Su Jin was having a hard time trying to understand what was going on. ¡°Y-you...¡± Fang Su Jin stuttered. ¡°Why are you asking me this?¡± Her throat bobbed upon noticing the strange way that Zhang Yi Hai has been looking at her. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, why do you look at me like that?¡± Her heart was in chaos. Fang Su Jin wanted to run, but she could not make a move. ¡°Sister Fang,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke again after a long time. He took a deep breath and tightened his hand into a fist to summon his courage. ¡°I like you.¡± Chapter 386 386 Sister Fang, I Like You Where was she? What was she? What was going on? Fang Su Jin stared at Zhang Yi Hai, wondering if she had misheard his word. However, the serious look on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face was not easy to ignore. Her heartbeat continued to beat a little faster. Fang Su Jin was feeling a little light-headed. If this excitement continued, perhaps she would pass out. Her mind was numb. Fang Su Jin no longer knew what was going on. She even felt as if she had entered another dimension. This... could not be real, right? For some people, it was good to know that the person they like liked them back. But Fang Su Jin was conflicted due to a lot of things. Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai was observing Fang Su Jin¡¯s reaction. Seeing that she did not reject him right away. However, he also hoped that Fang Su Jin would at least show him some responses. He began to wonder whether he has been too hasty. However, Zhang Yi Hai thought that there was no other suitable time after this. ..... In a few days, he will return to Capital City. If he did not take his chance today, it would be difficult to ask Fang Su Jin out again. Moreover, now that his sister was married, it would be difficult for him to find another excuse to ask her out again. Zhang Yi Hai was sure of his feelings. He liked Fang Su Jin. Therefore, he has to say what was on his mind today. It was better to know her answer earlier. If she did not have a feeling that way, then, he can learn to slowly retreat. ¡°Sister Fang?¡± The young man¡¯s voice snapped her out of her trance. Fang Su Jin quickly lowered her gaze. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, you... do you know what you are saying?¡± ¡°Of course, I do.¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s voice was steady. ¡°I have thought about this for a long time. I know what I am feeling. Sister Fang, I like you.¡± It was the second time that Zhang Yi Hai had said those words and it could still make ripples in her heart. Fang Su Jin was so embarrassed that she did not want to show her face again. ¡°Why do you like me? I-I¡¯m like your older sister.¡± ¡°Why can¡¯t I like you? You are not blood-rted to me,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. Fang Su Jin bit her lips exasperatedly. ¡°I¡¯m older than you by five years.¡± His heart softened. At least by now, Zhang Yi Hai was sure that Fang Su Jin did not dislike him. Since that was the case, then he should still have his chance to win her, right? ¡°Sister Fang, do you think that I¡¯m too young and immature?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. Fang Su Jin did not answer. She had never thought that Zhang Yi Hai was immature. Although Zhang Yi Hai was young, he was actually mature for his age. If the Zhang siblings stood together, others would think that Zhang Yi Hai was the eldest brother. ¡°Do you dislike my age?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked again. ¡°It¡¯s not like that. But, don¡¯t you think that I am too old for you? Zhang Yi Hai, you should go and meet the girls your age. Perhaps, you would find them much better than me. I know that there are a lot of girls who liked you.¡± Zhang Yi Hai stared at her with a serious look on his face. ¡°I have never thought that you are too old for me. It doesn¡¯t matter no matter how much our age difference is. The person I like is still you.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at the young man helplessly. Why didn¡¯t she know that Zhang Yi Hai was good with his words? With those words, he already made her heart sway. Fortunately, she was still sane. Fang Su Jin reminded herself not to fall into his words easily. ¡°You might not mind it, but your parents would,¡± Fang Su Jin pointed out. A gentle smile curled on his lips. Now that Fang Su Jin had mentioned it several times, Zhang Yi Hai could already guess that the woman was actually concerned about their age differences. ¡°My parents would not mind it.¡± ¡°How do you know this?¡± ¡°My great-grandparents had ten years in age differences,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°My great-grandmother was already in her thirties when she married my great-grandfather.¡± ¡°That was your great-grandparents and it was a long time ago,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°How can it be the same?¡± ¡°Then, are you going to reject me just because I¡¯m younger?¡± Fang Su Jin opened her mouth to answer, but she could not find a word to speak. Even if she wanted to reject him, Fang Su Jin could not bear it. Especially when Zhang Yi Hai was staring at her with his puppy dog eyes. This young man even knew how to put on an adorable look on his face to tempt her. Fang Su Jin¡¯s heart began to waver again. ¡°Then, if we are in the same age, would you give me a chance?¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved a sigh. ¡°Sister Fang, I hope that you are not going to reject me for my age. I wanted to be given an opportunity to court you fairly.¡± Zhang Yi Hai was saying those words with a serious look on his face and it was starting to make Fang Su Jin embarrassed. ¡°This... this isn¡¯t right.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s mind whirled to find a reason to reject him. ¡°I am your sister¡¯s friend.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think that my sister would mind.¡± Fang Su Jin also knew that Zhang Li Xue would not mind it. In fact, if her friend learned that she was with her brother, perhaps Zhang Li Xue would be happy as well. Zhang Li Xue would definitely get excited and asked her to call her ¡®sister-inw¡¯ again. Just the thought would make her cheek turn red. ¡°Sister Fang, you don¡¯t have to give me your answer right now,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke after a long silence between them. ¡°I hope that you can go home and think about it first. Don¡¯t just reject me without giving it a thought. Didn¡¯t you say that you are going to have an exhibition in Capital City next month? Then, how about giving me your answer when youe to Capital City the next time?¡± Chapter 387 387 He¡¯s a Good Child After giving Fang Su Jin a chance to think about them, Zhang Yi Hai finally drove her home. The two of them did not speak a word again during this journey. The moment Zhang Yi Hai dropped her off in front of the house, Fang Su Jin ran into the house as if she had seen a ghost. She closed the door and finally heaved a breath of relief. Now that she was feeling safer, Fang Su Jin finally had the courage to peek at the vehicle through the window ss. She watched as Zhang Yi Hai drove away in his car and finally felt more at ease. Fang Su Jin put her hand on top of her chest. Her heart was still beating loudly as she thought of what that young man had said to her earlier. She was happy and embarrassed at the same time. This situation was something that she had never expected to happen. ¡°Su Jin?¡± The familiar voice shocked her and Fang Su Jin began to yelp. She turned around and found that her father was standing behind her. Fang Su Jin put a hand on her chest and heaved a sigh. ¡°Dad, what are you doing? You surprised me!¡± Father Fang gave his daughter a lookover. ¡°Why are you so jumpy? Su Jin, did you do something wrong? Why does it feel as if you were having a guilty conscience?¡± ..... Her heart jolted. Fang Su Jin lowered his gaze, not daring to meet her father¡¯s eyes. ¡°Dad, it must be your imagination. It¡¯s just that you appeared out of nowhere. Who would not get frightened?¡± Father Fang walked over to the door and looked out the window. ¡°Was that Li Xue¡¯s little brother earlier?¡± Fang Su Jin jumped again. She nced out the window and tightened her grip around her bag anxiously. How are her father¡¯s eyes so sharp? Last time, he could not find his sses which were right in front of him. ¡°I swear that I saw him just now,¡± Father Fang mumbled. He then looked at his daughter again. ¡°Su Jin, why didn¡¯t you invite him in?¡± The corner of her lips began to twitch. Fang Su Jin could already guess why her father wanted to invite Zhang Yi Hai over. ¡°Dad, he has something important to do,¡± Fang Su Jin said. Father Fang heaved a long sigh. ¡°That¡¯s too bad...¡± Fang Su Jin could not help but wonder just why would her father like to spend his time with Zhang Yi Hai. Doesn¡¯t he have people his age to talk to? ¡°Dad, why are you always looking for Li Xue¡¯s little brother?¡± Father Fang¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°He¡¯s a good child. I don¡¯t expect that he would know a lot about economics. His opinion is especially refreshing. A lot of young men his age would not dare to speak up as he did.¡± Fang Su Jin wondered if her father knew that a certain someone was trying to seduce his daughter, would he still think Zhang Yi Hai was a good child? If she got into a rtionship with Zhang Yi Hai, her parents would definitely change their opinion of him. Perhaps, he would think that Zhang Yi Hai was a pervert for liking their daughter. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai is like a son I never had,¡± Father Fang continued. Fang Su Jin pouted. ¡°Dad, you like him so much. Why don¡¯t you just adopt him as your son?¡± Father Fang look at her daughter and suddenly broke intoughter. ¡°What is it? Could it be that you are jealous of that young man? Su Jin, how old are you? Why are you still jealous at this age?¡± He stretched his hand and pinched his daughter¡¯s face. ¡°Alright. My Su Jin is still my favorite.¡± Fang Su Jin turned her head, pretending to be unhappy. ¡°Your mother and I don¡¯t care about having a son. It¡¯s enough to have a daughter like you,¡± Father Fang continued. ¡°You can just bring a man home and get married. Then, it would be the same as me and your mother getting a son.¡± Fang Su Jin stiffened upon hearing her father¡¯s words. A few thoughts came over to her mind, messing with it. The angel and the devil were whispering some words to convince her to make her decision. Fang Su Jin quickly shook those thoughts away. ¡°Dad, I¡¯m tired. I¡¯m going back to my room.¡± She took a few deep breaths and finally returned to her bedroom. Fang Su Jin closed the door and threw her bag to the side. She walked over to the bed with a dazed look on her face. Then, she slumped her body on the mattress and the scene of what happened in the vehicle a while ago replied in her mind. ¡°Sister Fang, I like you.¡± Those words reyed in her head all over again like a broken record. Fang Su Jin could feel the heat creeping down her face. She raised both hands and cupped her cheek. It does feel a little hot. Now that she was alone in her room, Fang Su Jin started to roll around the mattress. Her heart was still pounding. Fang Su Jin would never think that Zhang Yi Hai would give her a confession. Fang Su Jin was feeling a little shy. Her movement halted. Fang Su Jin suddenly thought that she was being ridiculous. Perhaps she shouldn¡¯t be putting too much hope in this confession. Zhang Yi Hai might say that he liked her now, but after meeting a few girls his age, he might change his mind. Perhaps, his confession was just something he do on impulse. The two of them have been seeing each other a lot during the past few days. Zhang Yi Hai might mistake his feelings towards her. As the thought came to her mind, Fang Su Jin began to calm down. ording to Zhang Yi Hai, he will give her a month to think over this matter. When she came to Capital City next month, she should be prepared with her answer. Fang Su Jin began to think over everything calmly. She decided that within this one month, she would also be giving Zhang Yi Hai a chance to rethink of his confession. If he changed his mind after a month, then, she would pretend that the confession did not happen. Chapter 388 388 Very Happy Meanwhile, Bai Qi took Zhang Li Xue and Bai Xi Xi to lunch to celebrate their marriage. While they were having their lunch, Bai Qi could not miss the way his sister was looking at his wife. The adoration in Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes was very hard to ignore. Zhang Li Xue understood what Bai Xi Xi was feeling and could not help but to entertain her for a while longer. Anyway, she really liked Bai Xi Xi and did not mind apanying her to talk about a lot of things. However, this made Bai Qi a little unhappy. With the way his sister has been upying his wife¡¯s attention, Bai Qi even felt as if it was Bai Xi Xi who had married a wife instead... He wanted to snatch his wife back, but it would seem petty for him to fight with a little girl. After their lunch, Bai Qi drove back to their apartment. From then on, they were going to live with the Zhang family for a few months until Zhang Li Xue¡¯s injury was healed. Therefore, the two siblings will need to pack up their clothes and a few necessities. As they arrived at the apartment, Bai Qi sent his little sister to her room and let her pack up her stuff. He told her that he would being to check on herter. Then, he took his wife to his bedroom and closed the door behind him. ..... Zhang Li Xue could not help butugh when she saw this scene. She wheeled her wheelchair to the corner of the room and looked at Bai Qi with a mischievous gaze. ¡°Doctor Bai, what are you doing? Why did you close the door?¡± Bai Qi looked at the woman in front of him helplessly. ¡°I had a feeling that it would be hard for me to win your attention in the future,¡± Bai Qi spoke with a sigh. His little sister was keeping her eyes on Zhang Li Xue and refused to let go. His words made Zhang Li Xueugh. ¡°Then, are you putting on a guard against your sister?¡± Seeing that Bai Qi was jealous of his own sister amused her. Zhang Li Xue thought that Bai Qi was cute like this. Bai Qi did not answer her question. Instead, he walked over to her side and leaned over to hug her tightly. Before Zhang Li Xue could figure out what was going on, the man had already lifted her from the wheelchair and walked over to the bed. Zhang Li Xue immediately panicked. Just then, Bai Qi let her sit on the bed with her thigh resting against his. Her legs dangled at the side. Bai Qi leaned over until their forehead met. Then, he stared into her eyes and smiled. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s heart was beating steadily. She could feel his love and affection just by staring into Bai Qi¡¯s eyes. The feeling made her heart swell with happiness. The two of them stayed that way while looking into each other¡¯s eyes for a long time. Finally, it was Bai Qi who broke the silence first, ¡°Are you tired?¡± Zhang Li Xue shook her head. ¡°Not tired.¡± Because they were nning to get a marriage certificate today, Zhang Li Xue woke up early in the morning. At this moment, she was indeed a little tired. But being with Bai Qi like this made her tiredness gradually disappear. ¡°Zhang Li Xue.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°I am very happy.¡± The smile on her face widened. ¡°Un. I¡¯m very happy as well.¡± Zhang Li Xue raised her hands and encircled her arms around Bai Qi¡¯s neck. The two of them were so close together. After a while, Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze to look at Bai Qi¡¯s lips. Slowly, she moved closer until their lips met in a kiss. Zhang Li Xue could feel some spark the moment their lips touched. She closed her eyes and continued to massage Bai Qi¡¯s lips with hers, hoping that the man would return her kiss. Fortunately, she did not have to wait for too long. After a few seconds, Bai Qi took the lead and started to reciprocate her kisses. Bai Qi thought of the moment he came out with Zhang Li Xue from the Civil Affairs Bureau and how this little fairy was looking at him. At that time, all he wanted to do was to kiss her like this. However, they were still in public and he could only restrain himself. Now that his wife was finally in his arms, Bai Qi could not stop from kissing her. He thought of everything he had gone through and how he finally met his little fairy again and married her. He could not describe the happiness he felt at this moment. Bai Qi could only show his wife how happy he was through this kiss. His wife... Bai Qi thought that those words sounded really nice. Sensing that a certain someone was about to suffocate, Bai Qi finally pulled away. He looked at the person in front of him and saw her reddened cheek and slightly misty eyes. A fire was burning and the heat slowly spread all over his body. Bai Qi leaned over again and this time, he started to rain his kisses on her face. Gradually, his mouth went downwards to her neck and her shoulder. Her eyes snapped open. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s body began to heat up and she began to feel anxious about what was going to happen between them next. Her eyes darted to the door. Then, Zhang Li Xue seemed to recall that Bai Qi did not lock the door earlier. If Bai Xi Xi suddenly entered the room, wouldn¡¯t that little girl get traumatized? ¡°Bai Qi,¡± Zhang Li Xue whispered his name anxiously. She put her hand on his chest, wanting to push him away. ¡°Xi Xi is still here.¡± However, Bai Qi took this chance to bite on a spot just over her chest. The pain and excitement made her stay still. Subconsciously, her hands gripped the front of his shirt hard and a soft moan escaped her. Only then did Bai Qi let her go. Then, Bai Qi held his wife tightly in his arms as he tried to keep his calm. Chapter 389 389 Husband? When she finallyposed herself, Zhang Li Xue realized that her face was buried in Bai Qi¡¯s chest. His scent filled her nose and Zhang Li Xue wrapped her arms around his body, hugging the man tightly. Zhang Li Xue found that she liked the scent on Bai Qi. There was a little bit of his cologne as well as the disinfectant from the hospital. Thinking of the way Bai Qi had kissed her earlier made her feel giddy. Zhang Li Xue raised her head and stared at the man with her bright eyes. Their gazes met and Bai Qi let out a chuckle. Then, he raised a hand and covered her eye with it. His wife¡¯s eyes were too adorable. If she continued to stare at him like that, perhaps he would not be able to restrain himself. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Why are you covering my eyes?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t look at me like that.¡± ¡°Like what?¡± She tried to remove his hand away, but it seemed a little difficult. Bai Qi would not let her continue looking at him. ¡°Bai Qi?¡± Zhang Li Xue called, hoping that he would give up. However, his hand was still covering her eyes. A thought came to her mind and a mischievous smile curled on her lips. ¡°Husband?¡± Bai Qi felt as if his body has been electrocuted the moment he heard that word. He quickly released his hand from her eyes and saw that the woman was staring back at him with a mischievous glint in her eyes. ..... Zhang Li Xue seemed to be in deep thought. Then, she opened her mouth again and called, ¡°Husband?¡± She tilted her head and smiled. ¡°Do you like me to call you this way?¡± Bai Qiughed. How can he not like it when his wife called him ¡®husband¡¯? However, thebination of her bright eyes and that word create a tsunami in his heart. His breathingbored. Bai Qi had the urge to squeeze Zhang Li Xue tightly until she could not leave his side even for a second. ¡°Un.¡± Bai Qi tried to swallow. ¡°I like it.¡± Then, his lips once again fell on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s into a kiss. This time, the kiss was more domineering. Zhang Li Xue felt as if the man was trying to swallow her whole. Although she does enjoy being kissed by him, Zhang Li Xue found that it was getting harder for her to catch up with him. For a few seconds, Zhang Li Xue began to regret teasing him a little bit. Just saying that word would get him to react this way. Zhang Li Xue started to wonder what will happen if she put on the outfit that Fang Su Jin had given her earlier... As the thought came to her mind, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face turned brighter red. Suddenly, a loud knocking was heard on the door, causing them to stop whatever they were doing. ¡°Brother Bai Qi!¡± Bai Xi Xi¡¯s voice was heard on the other side. ¡°Sister-inw? Are you there?¡± She lowered her head and mumbled. ¡°This is weird. Where did the two of them go?¡± The couple looked at each other helplessly. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, I already packed up my belongings,¡± Bai Xi Xi continued. She stared at the door and wondered if the two of them were asleep. ¡°Will you help me check?¡± Zhang Li Xue saw the look on Bai Qi¡¯s face andughed. ¡°You should go. It seemed that she was looking for you.¡± Bai Qi let out a long sigh. It was really hard for him to be alone with his wife. ¡°Or would you like me to go?¡± ¡°No. I¡¯ll go. It¡¯s inconvenient for you to move around.¡± Bai Qi lowered his gaze and saw an exciting view. His body heated up again and he quickly looked away. ¡°You stay here for a while. Don¡¯t go out.¡± Before she could ask him why he told her not to go out, Bai Qi had already helped her to sit on the bed and went out. The smile on her face did not fade away even after Bai Qi had closed the door behind him. After a while, Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze and saw that her dress was a little messed up. Moreover, there was a mark left on the top of her chest... A loud gasp escaped her. Zhang Li Xue adjusted her dress until the mark was fully covered. Then, she grabbed her phone and looked at her reflection through the camera. Her face was red and her lips were swollen. If shee out now, Bai Xi Xi would definitely ask her some questions that she did not want to answer. Zhang Li Xue quickly tidied up her clothing. Once she was done, Bai Qi finally returned to the room with a helpless look on his face. He saw that Zhang Li Xue was now properly dressed and smiled. ¡°Xi Xi is already packed up,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°She seemed very excited about moving.¡± Bai Qi could understand his little sister¡¯s mind. There would be a lot more people in Zhang¡¯s residence. Then, his sister would not feel alone with so many people around. ¡°Should I go and check on Xi Xi?¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°No. I told her to go and watch the television for a while,¡± Bai Qi said. He walked over to his wife and touched the tip of her nose. ¡°My wife, how about staying around and helping me to pack up my stuff?¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at the time and nodded. ¡°Alright.¡± They should pack up quickly and return to the residence to unpack. Then, in the evening, her family nned to get together again to celebrate her getting a marriage certificate with Bai Qi. There were a lot of things to be done. Zhang Li Xue hoped that she could spend her time with Bai Qi a little longer. But, tomorrow, Bai Qi will still need to go to the hospital and work. Uncle Qi Zheng had helped them enough. She could not ask Bai Qi to get another day off to spend time with her. She could only wait until he was on his day off. Chapter 390 390 A Warm Wee Once the Bai siblings had packed up, the three of them headed to Zhang¡¯s residence together. Both Bai Qi nor Bai Xi Xi did not bring along a lot of stuff. Their stay at the residence was going to be temporary. Once Zhang Li Xue was getting better, then the three of them were going to move to the apartment again. Moreover, the apartment was quite close to the hospital. Bai Qi thought that it would be better to leave some stuff over. This way, he could return whenever he had a short break from his shift. The moment they arrived, Li Qin Yao greeted them at the entrance along with the other members of the family. Bai Qi looked at the warm scene in front of him and understood that everyone was giving him and Bai Xi Xi a warm wee. ¡°You guys are here,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. She ushered them into the house and watched as Bai Qi pushed her daughter¡¯s wheelchair in. Although she had already seen the red certificate that her daughter had posted to the family¡¯s group, Li Qin Yao was still anxious. Before she could ask about it, her father-inw had already spoken. ¡°Li Xue, let me look at the certificate,¡± Zhang Xi spoke. Zhang Li Xue nced at Bai Qi. Then, the man took out their marriage certificate and handed it over to her grandfather. ..... The moment Zhang Xi held the red book, the others began toe closer to look at it as well. Seeing the newlyweds¡¯ faces in the book finally put their minds at ease. Everyone was praising the couple¡¯s good look in the photograph. Li Qin Yao walked over to her daughter and hugged her tightly. ¡°Li Xue, congrattions.¡± She leaned over and kissed her on the cheek. Then, she turned to her son-inw and smiled, ¡°Bai Qi, congrattions.¡± Bai Qi touched the tip of his nose shyly. ¡°Thank you, auntie.¡± His words made Li Qin Yao raise a brow. ¡°Still calling me, Auntie?¡± It was then that Bai Qi realized that he had made a mistake. ¡°Mom.¡± The smile on Li Qin Yao¡¯s face brightened up. She stretched out her hand and ced a red packet in Bai Qi¡¯s hand. ¡°This is from mom and dad. Bai Qi, you are not allowed to reject it.¡± Hearing her words, Bai Qi could only hold the red packet tightly. ¡°Thank you, Mom.¡± He could feel that the red packet was quite thick. ¡°Your dad is in his office, dealing with some work matter,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°Bai Qi, Xi Xi, the two of you should go and settle down first.¡± She turned to Zhang Li Xue and continued, ¡°Your aunt and the others will be arriving in a few hours. Tonight, let¡¯s have dinner together and celebrate.¡± The others naturally did not have any rejection of this arrangement. ¡°Li Xue, you should take Bai Qi to your room and let him look around,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. ¡°Un. Mommy, I know.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. The auntie took the luggage from Bai Qi and brought it to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s temporary room. Then, Li Qin Yao turned to Bai Xi Xi and continued, ¡°Xi Xi, let¡¯s go with aunt first. I already tidied up your room a while ago. Let¡¯s see if it is to your liking.¡± Bai Xi Xi nced at her brother. Once she saw him nod, Bai Xi Xi then followed Li Qin Yao and headed upstairs together. While they were climbing up the stairs, Li Qin Yao continued to talk to Bai Xi Xi about her bedroom. Once his little sister had left, Bai Qi turned to Zhang Li Xue and helped to push her wheelchair into her bedroom. He closed the door behind him before he helped Zhang Li Xue out of her wheelchair and carried her to the sofa. Bai Qi heaved a long sigh as he look around the big room. He realized that this year, he has been moving around a lot. After a while, his gaze finally stopped at his wife. Seeing Zhang Li Xue¡¯s smiling face made his tiredness disappear. ¡°Are you tired?¡± Zhang Li Xue prompt her chin with both hands as she looked at her husband. Yesterday, Bai Qi was still on duty. Today, he had to wake up early to pick her up and headed to the Civil Affairs Bureau together. Seeing his tired eyes made her heart ache. Zhang Li Xue straightened up her body as she sat on the sofa. Then, she patted a spot on her thigh. ¡°Why don¡¯t you take a break for a while? You can always unpack your stuffter.¡± Bai Qi looked at his wife for a while before walking to her side. He sat down andid his head on herp. His movement was cautious. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s leg was still injured and he was afraid that he would hurt her. ¡°Is this alright?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Un. It¡¯s alright.¡± Seeing that she was not in pain finally made him feel more at ease. Bai Qiy on the spot and looked up to meet Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes. Seeing her face made him smile. This was too good. From today onward, he will be able to look at his little fairy¡¯s face each time he wakes up in the morning. Just thinking about it made his heart feel as if it was going to burst with happiness. Zhang Li Xue put her finger on his forehead and began to trail it along his face. Her touch was a little ticklish. But Bai Qi did not mind them a little bit. He actually liked the feeling of her soft fingers against his skin. The two of them did not speak a word. Just staying silently like this was enough to make them feel contented. Perhaps it was because Bai Qi was too tired or perhaps the way she was caressing his face made him sleepier. In just five minutes, Bai Qi fell into a deep sleep. Zhang Li Xue stared at his face and whispered his name a few times. Seeing that he did not answer, Zhang Li Xue was sure that the man had fallen asleep. Her lips turned into a helpless smile. Zhang Li Xue continued to stare at him for a long time while tracing her fingers on his face. Then, she leaned over and pecked at his lips. Chapter 391 391 Everyone Made Their Escape Half an hourter, Bai Qi was finally awakened from his sleep. The moment he opened his eyes, a little fairy was smiling at him. For a few seconds, Bai Qi thought that he was dreaming. Then, he watched as she leaned over and kissed the tip of his nose, and now, he finally believed that the little fairy in front of him was real. Subconsciously, the corner of his lips tilted up to a smile. ¡°You only slept for half an hour,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°Will that be enough?¡± Bai Qi stretched his hand to touch her cheek. Then, he sat up before turning around to hug his wife in his arms. He really liked the feeling of being able to see and hug his little fairy the moment he opened his eyes. It felt as if he will never get enough of her. After a while, Bai Qi finally pulled away. He looked at the time and asked, ¡°The others should be arriving soon, right?¡± ¡°Mhm...¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. He lowered her gaze to look at his dress and spoke, ¡°I want to get change.¡± ..... ¡°Do you want me to help?¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face turned a shade redder. She then shook her head. ¡°It¡¯s alright. I can move around myself. It¡¯s not that difficult. Besides, I can¡¯t always rely on you.¡± Bai Qi pulled the wheelchair closer and watched as Zhang Li Xue moved to sit down on her own. Although he wanted to help her to move around, Bai Qi realized that letting Zhang Li Xue move on her own would be beneficial for her. This way, she can move around freely without depending on others. However, Bai Qi was still worried. His gaze was always on his wife. He was ready to dash over to her side the moment she called his name. Seeing that Zhang Li Xue could move around without his help made him feel more at ease. Zhang Li Xue wheeled the chair to the wardrobe and took out some clothes. Then, she turned to look at Bai Qi again. ¡°Most of my clothes are on the right side. You can put yours on the left side.¡± Her gaze then fell on the luggage that Bai Qi had bought with him. Then, she recalled helping him with packing up his stuff earlier. It seemed that Bai Qi did not own a lot of clothing. Zhang Li Xue nned to ask Fang Su Jin out and go shopping for some clothes for Bai Qi. As she was still in a daze, Bai Qi walked over and kissed the top of her head. ¡°Go on quickly. Just call my name if you needed any help.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. Then, she turned to enter the bathroom. ... In the evening, the Zhang family gathered around again. This time, it was to celebrate Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi¡¯s marriage. Zhang Yu Ying arrived with her family and quickly went over to the kitchen to help the others prepare some dishes. Meanwhile, the triplets dragged Bai Qi and Zhang Yi Hai to y basketball with them. The triplets had heard that Bai Qi was good at basketball and had defeated their uncle. This time, they wanted to experience ying with him as well. Zhang Li Xue sat at the side of Bai Xi Xi while encouraging Bai Qi. Just as expected, the triplets lost the match against Bai Qi and Zhang Yi Hai. They were disappointed that they had lost. But at the same time, they were admiring Bai Qi¡¯s basketball skills. After a while, Zhang Yu Ying appeared and announced that dinner was ready. Everyone sat together at the table to eat. The atmosphere was especially lively. Bai Xi Xi watched this lively atmosphere with a happy look on her face. The little girl had been smiling too much that her eyes resembled a crescent moon. At the side, the elders continued to put more food into her bowl. As they ate, the elders continued to give the newlyweds some marriage advice and blessings. Zhang Li Xue nced at her brother who was sitting across from her and thought that he was very quiet. Once in a while, he would look up when someone talked to him. Then, he lowered his gaze again. Seeing this, Zhang Li Xue could not help but recalled the night she saw him practicing basketball by himself. Last time, he already told her that he was alright. But now, Zhang Li Xue thought that her brother was hiding something. She thought about it and decided to speak to her brother again before he returned to Capital City. After dinner, Zhang Yu Ying and her husband walked over to the newlyweds and gave them a red packet before they left with their sons. It was the first day that the couple had gotten their marriage certificate. They understood that the newlyweds would want to spend their alone time together. Seeing that Zhang Yu Ying and the others had left, the elders used their old age as an excuse to return to their room. Bai Xi Xi waved everyone the good night before she followed Li Qin Yao to her room. She had skipped school for a day to apany her brother to get his marriage certificate. Tomorrow, she still has to head over to the school. Zhang Yu Han returned to his study as he was still busy with hispany¡¯s matter. Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai returned to his room, using his assignment as his chance to escape. In the end, Zhang Li Xue found that there was only her and Bai Qi in the living room. Everyone else had made their escape. The couple exchanged a nce. Suddenly, Zhang Li Xue found that this situation was a little awkward. Heat rose to her face, turning her cheek a shade redder. Zhang Li Xue could guess that her family members were allowing her to be alone with Bai Qi. It was their first day as a married couple. Suddenly, the garment that Fang Su Jin had given her earlier appeared in her mind. ¡°Let¡¯s go back to our room first.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s voice snapped her out of her trance. Zhang Li Xue tightened her grip around her armrest. Then, she nodded. Then, Bai Qi moved to push her wheelchair into their room. Chapter 392 392 The Room Turned Dark Her heartbeat elerated as she heard Bai Qi close the door behind them. Zhang Li Xue pushed the wheelchair forward until she reached the sofa. She turned around slowly and saw that Bai Qi was watching her with a smile on his face. The way he was looking at her was making her anxious, but Zhang Li Xue tried her best to appear calm in front of him. Zhang Li Xue was the first to look away. She wheeled her wheelchair inside until she arrived at the wardrobe again. As the door slid open, Zhang Li Xue could see some of Bai Qi¡¯s clothing hanging on the left side. Seeing their clothes together made her smile. Every little thing like this would make her happy. Zhang Li Xue snapped out of her trance upon realizing that Bai Qi wasing closer. She quickly grabbed a set of pajamas and some underwear and ced them on herp. She turned around again and shed a shaky smile. ¡°I-I should go and take my shower first.¡± The smile on Bai Qi¡¯s face widened upon seeing the way Zhang Li Xue reacted. He could sense that his wife was anxious. Actually, he was the same as her. This was not the first time that they have been alone and slept together. When they were visiting S Country not too long ago, Bai Qi had apanied Zhang Li Xue in her room because she was afraid. ..... However, the two of them had not done anything other than sleep together. This time, it was different. The two of them had just obtained their certificate together. It would be a lie to say that he was not looking forward to something happening between them. Just thinking about it made his body turn hotter. Bai Qi could only take off a few buttons on his shirt to calm down. However, the sound of water in the bathroom was too enticing. His throat bobbed. Bai Qi quickly looked away from the bathroom and walked to the corner. He took the remote and lowered the temperature in the room. Zhang Li Xue came out again in her bathrobe. Her hair was a little damp. Seeing her, Bai Qi stood up from the sofa and headed to her side. ¡°I¡¯m done with showering,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Bai Qi, you can go next.¡± Bai Qi nodded. However, his gaze never left the person in front of him. He looked at her damp hair and frowned. ¡°Where¡¯s the hair dryer? Let me help you to dry your hair.¡± ¡°It should be on the top drawer in the wardrobe,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Bai Qi went to look for the hairdryer. Then, he pulled his wife to the side and helped her to dry her hair. The room was filled with the sound of the hairdryer. As he was helping her to dry her hair, Bai Qi could smell the familiar scent of her shampoo. The two of them were too close. Bai Qi could feel his body heating up again. Seeing that Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hair had dried up, Bai Qi put the hairdryer on the table and stepped aside. ¡°I¡¯ll go and take my shower first.¡± Before she could say a word, Bai Qi had already disappeared into the bathroom. Zhang Li Xue could only let out a chuckle upon seeing this. Zhang Li Xue tightened her grip around her bathrobe. Then, she peeked into it and saw the pajamas she was wearing. Under the pajamas was the outfit that Fang Su Jin had given her earlier. Just now, she was in a hurry to grab her pajamas and undies before she took a shower. She did not look carefully and had not realized that she was holding the outfit that her friend had gifted her. She thought that she had thrown the outfit elsewhere, but apparently, it was kept on top of her underwear. While she was dressing up, Zhang Li Xue realized that she had not taken a bra with her. Instead, it was that flimsy fabric. Then, it was already toote for her to do anything. She could not possibly ask Bai Qi to help her take her underwear from the drawer, right? After pondering about it for a while, Zhang Li Xue decided to wear them inside her pajamas. Taking a deep breath, Zhang Li Xue began to calm down. After doing her skincare routine, Zhang Li Xue headed over to the bed. She lifted her body and sat on the mattress. She raised her injured leg cautiously before adjusting to sitfortably. Just as she had ced the nket on her legs, Bai Qi came out of the bathroom. Zhang Li Xue looked at the man with an anticipated gaze. But seeing that he was looking at her, Zhang Li Xue quickly looked away again. ¡°Should I turn off the light?¡± Zhang Li Xue was startled upon hearing his question. She looked up and nodded slowly. ¡°Un. It¡¯s alright.¡± Bai Qi flickered the switch. Then, the room turned dark. Zhang Li Xue slid into her nket andy down on her pillow. The surrounding was too dark, but this time, she was not afraid. This time, Bai Qi was in the room with her. Just then, Zhang Li Xue could feel the mattress beside her sink in. Her heartbeat elerated, knowing that Bai Qi was beside her. Her grip on the nket tightened. Then, she could smell Bai Qi¡¯s scent mixed with the shower gel he used. Suddenly, warm arms wrapped around her waist and his kiss fell on her forehead. Zhang Li Xue raised her head. Now that Bai Qi was close to her, Zhang Li Xue could see his handsome face. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid,¡± Bai Qi spoke softly. ¡°I know what you are thinking. But, Li Xue, we don¡¯t have to do anything if you don¡¯t want to. I think it is also good to hug you to sleep like this. Moreover, your leg is still injured.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at him for a long time. ¡°Will it be alright?¡± Bai Qi let out a chuckle. ¡°Of course. Anyway, this would not be the first time for us to cuddle and sleep.¡± Zhang Li Xue pondered over his words. After a brief silence, she then spoke, ¡°But, what if I want something to happen?¡± Chapter 393 393 Mrs. Bai, Are You Sure? The arm that rested on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s waist froze. Bai Qi lowered his gaze to look at his wife again. Then, a faint chuckle escaped him. He had almost forgotten. His little fairy was someone who would go do what her heart followed. In their rtionship, Zhang Li Xue had always been that person who took the initiative. Sometimes, Bai Qi was embarrassed that he hasn¡¯t been more proactive. He was the man but he let his little fairy take the initiative. Bai Qi continued to stare at Zhang Li Xue as if pondering her words. ¡°Then, Mrs. Bai, what do you want to happen?¡± Bai Qi lowered his tone. In the dark room, his voice sounded very seductive to Zhang Li Xue. Moreover, the way he addressed her as ¡®Mrs. Bai¡¯ made her excited. She did not realize that she had drawn her body closer just because of this name. A mischievous glint appeared in her eyes. Her hand started to roam around his chest. ¡°Of course, I was hoping for us to do some bad things.¡± Bai Qi let out a lowugh. His wife was seducing him to do bad things. How can he not be tempted? ¡°Mrs. Bai, are you sure?¡± Zhang Li Xue did not answer. Instead, she leaned over to kiss his Adam¡¯s apple. ..... The moment her soft lips touched his skin, Bai Qi felt a jolt going through his body. Just as he thought that she would retreat, the girl licked and sucked at his throat lightly. Bai Qi felt his body turn hotter. Once Zhang Li Xue had pulled away, Bai Qi lowered his gaze and caught her lips with his. Zhang Li Xue let out a contented sigh. She closed her eyes and wrapped her arms around his neck. Her lips parted as she reciprocate his kisses. The soft and gentle kisses had turned into a storm in just a few seconds. The quiet room was filled with the sound of their kisses as well as their hurried breaths. Facing the enthusiastic Bai Qi made her body grow excited as well. Her body was hot all over, but all she could think about was getting closer to Bai Qi. Her arms were holding him tightly as if wanting to merge into him. However, just as she was about to move, the pain around her left leg came, causing her to groan in pain. Bai Qi pulled away. The lust in his eyes disappeared and was reced with worry. ¡°What is it? Did I hurt you?¡± He looked around to see if she was injured anywhere. Zhang Li Xue quickly held his shoulder, stopping him from moving around. ¡°No. It¡¯s alright.¡± She lowered her gaze and continued, ¡°I got a little bit excited and tried to move my leg.¡± Bai Qi stared at his wife speechlessly for a long time. Suddenly, he broke intoughter. The man wasughing at her for a long time and it made Zhang Li Xue grow frustrated. She punched him in the chest and pouted. ¡°You stillugh at me.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Bai Qi tried to suppress hisughter. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s pouting face was too adorable. He hugged her in her arms again and leaned over to kiss the tip of her nose. ¡°Are you going to continue or not?¡± Bai Qi leaned over to kiss her face repeatedly. ¡°What if I hurt you?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be more careful.¡± Zhang Li Xue tugged at the front of his shirt and whispered, ¡°And hubby, you should be more gentle.¡± Those words set a fire in his heart again. Bai Qi thought that his wife was really mischievous. She really liked teasing him and seducing him like this. The itchiness around his ear slowly spread all over his body. ¡°Bai Qi,¡± Zhang Li Xue whispered her name coquettishly. ¡°Kiss me.¡± His lips tilted into a roguish smile. ¡°Your wish is mymand.¡± He leaned over again to rain his kisses all over her face. This time, Bai Qi reminded himself to stay calm and be more careful around her. His kisses go down to her neck and then, to her corbone. Suddenly, Zhang Li Xue could feel the cold air blowing on her body. She opened her eyes and saw Bai Qi with aplicated look on his face. She followed his gaze and saw what he was looking at. At this time, her pajama was pulled up, revealing the lingerie that Fang Su Jin had gifted her. ¡°Zhang Li Xue,¡± Bai Qi¡¯s voice was a little raspy. He raised his hand to touch the thin garment on her body. His surrounding was dark, and he could only see her through the faint light that came from the outside. Since he could not see very well, Bai Qi could only rely on his other senses. His fingers trailed over thece on her body. He could already feel the thin materials on his finger. Zhang Li Xue let out a gasp as his finger touched a sensitive spot on her body. Her voice ignited a certain feeling in his body. Suddenly, Bai Qi turned around and switched on the bedsidemp. The light was dim, but it was enough to allow him to see what he wanted to see. His throat bobbed. Bai Qi did not expect that his wife would make this much preparation. The ckce against her fair skin was seductive. Bai Qi felt his head going numb. How can he try to be gentle with his wife tempting him like this? ¡°You... what are you looking at?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°Why did you turn on the light?¡± The man has been staring at her body long enough that she was starting to get shy. Zhang Li Xue could already guess that Bai Qi would get excited when he saw her in this garment, but she did not expect that he would react like this. His gaze was burning. ¡°Don¡¯t you like it?¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke again. His hand grasped the small bunny trapped under the ckce, eliciting a moan from her. ¡°I like it. Li Xue, you are too beautiful.¡± Chapter 394 394 You¡¯re Amazing Zhang Li Xue arched her back and grasped the bedspread at the side as Bai Qi¡¯s touch became unbearable for her. Her eyes were shut tightly and her chest heaved heavily. Her mind went nk for a few seconds. When she finally steadied herself and opened her eyes again, Zhang Li Xue found that Bai Qi was staring back at her intently. Zhang Li Xue licked her lips. The two of them have not entered the final step yet. However, his touch could still make her go crazy. At this time, she could not help but wonder how it would feel when the two of them finally be one. Just then, Bai Qi rolled off the bed and pulled the shelf at the bedside table. A puzzled look appeared on her face. Zhang Li Xue could not understand why Bai Qi had suddenly retreated. Zhang Li Xue used her arms as support to sit up. When she looked at Bai Qi again, she realized that he was holding a small packet in his hand. A gasp escaped her as she realized what was in his hand. She watched as he put the contraceptive on him before turning to her again. ¡°You...¡± Her face turned bright red as Bai Qi pounced on her. She raised her hand and stopped him before he could kiss her again. ¡°Why are you wearing that?¡± Her brow furrowed as a thought came to her mind. ¡°Don¡¯t you want a baby? ..... His eyes lit up. Bai Qi stared at his wife, amused. ¡°Then, do you want one?¡± Her gaze turned serious. ¡°If it is with you, of course, I want one. Hmm... maybe two or three babies would be enough.¡± ¡°Two or three?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Then, the siblings could apany each other.¡± His throat bobbed. Bai Qi ced his hand on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s t stomach. Just the thought of having a child together with the person he loved made his heart feel warmer. Bai Qi imagined a mini Zhang Li Xue running around him and thought that he really wanted to see it happen. However, the time was not right. ¡°Li Xue.¡± He leaned over to peck at the tip of her nose. ¡°I want to have a baby with you, but not right now.¡± ¡°Why not?¡± His gaze softened. ¡°First. Your leg is still injured. I don¡¯t want you to get pregnant before your injury is healed. Second, I want to spend a long time with just you.¡± He leaned over and rubbed his nose against her neck. ¡°Li Xue, it was hard enough to be alone with you with Xi Xi around. If we have a baby, then how am I supposed topete with our child?¡± Her eyes widened in surprise. After a while, Zhang Li Xue started tough. She could still remember how Bai Qi would often think that his little sister was taking too much of her attention. Zhang Li Xue did not expect that Bai Qi would give such an excuse. ¡°Don¡¯tugh.¡± Bai Qi bit at a spot on her chest, making her gasp in pain. He raised his head again and looked her straight in the eyes. ¡°Li Xue, I can¡¯t hold it anymore.¡± Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips as Bai Qi caressed her leg. ¡°Just tell me if it hurts, alright?¡± ... Zhang Li Xuey at the side with her eyes closed to calm down. When she finally opened her eyes again, Zhang Li Xue found that Bai Qi was staring back at her with his eyes full of affection. Seeing the way he was staring at her made her shy, but Zhang Li Xue was unable to look away from her husband. She raised her hand and cupped his cheek. Zhang Li Xue could feel his perspiration underneath her finger. A smile curled on her lips. Zhang Li Xue leaned over to him and kissed the corner of his lips. ¡°Bai Qi.¡± Her voice was a whisper. ¡°Hmm?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked up to meet his gaze again. ¡°You¡¯re amazing.¡± His heart skipped a beat. Bai Qi leaned over to kiss his wife on the lips again. He had already reminded himself not to go overboard. His wife¡¯s leg was injured and this was the first time they were together. Naturally, he has to be more gentle with her. However, a certain someone was getting better at seducing him with her word. A low chuckle escaped him. ¡°Mrs. Bai, you need to stop seducing me like this.¡± Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze. She was only giving him apliment. Did that count as seducing him? Bai Qi rested his forehead against hers and asked, ¡°Are you alright?¡± Her body was aching a little bit, but other than that Zhang Li Xue felt fine. ¡°I¡¯m alright. Just a little bit tired.¡± Bai Qi held her body tighter. His hand was caressing her hair softly. ¡°Just sleep if you are sleepy.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh as she rubbed her head on his chest, just like azy kitten. ¡°Hubby?¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°I love you.¡± His eyes lit up. ¡°I love you too.¡± He leaned over to kiss her forehead. Zhang Li Xue closed her eyes and leaned over to his chest. Bai Qi¡¯s steady heartbeat made her feel calmer. Gradually, Zhang Li Xue fell asleep. A helpless smile appeared on his lips as Bai Qi watched his wife sleeping in his arms. He could not help but stare at her face for a while longer. Then, he leaned over to kiss her face a few times. His movement was cautious as he did not want to wake her up. After a while, Bai Qi rolled out of bed. His gaze fell on his sleeping wife again. The ck lingerie on her body was a little crooked, but he seemed to like the way it look on her body. However, after watching her for a while, Bai Qi found that his body had grown hotter again. He took a deep breath and suppressed the raging feeling in his heart. Then, he carried his wife into the bathroom to help her clean up. Chapter 395 395 Pampering Zhang Li Xue stirred in her sleep when she felt a movement beside her. She opened her eyes to a slit and spoke, ¡°Bai Qi?¡± The man turned around and leaned over to kiss the top of her head. ¡°Sorry. Did I wake you up?¡± ¡°Where are you going?¡± A faint smile curled on his lips. ¡°I should get ready for work.¡± He patted her head. ¡°Go to sleep. It¡¯s still early.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Zhang Li Xue closed her eyes obediently. She listened to his footsteps and heard the bathroom door close. After a brief second, Zhang Li Xue opened her eyes again. She stared at the ceiling and suddenly, her cheek turned red as the memory fromst night appeared in her mind. Zhang Li Xue pulled her nket to cover her face. She hid underneath for a few minutes and came out again when she started to feel a little suffocated. She looked down and noticed that she was dressed in a different pajama. Last night, Bai Qi should have helped to change her clothes. But why doesn¡¯t she notice anything? ..... The sound of water from the bathroom stopped. Zhang Li Xue turned to stare at the door for a long time. After a while, the door swung open and Bai Qi stepped out with only a towel covering his lower half. The scene in front of her was so fascinating that she could not bear to look away. Her hubby had such a good body, probably from working out and ying basketball. She especially liked touching the muscle on his arms. Each time Bai Qi held her in his arms, she would feel safer. Noticing that someone has been staring at him, Bai Qi walked over to the bed and smiled. ¡°Have you had enough watching?¡± He watched her shake her head and chuckled. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you sleeping?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you¡¯re going to work? I want to send you off.¡± A faint smile curled on his lips. ¡°You don¡¯t have to do this.¡± ¡°But I want to.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared back at him with a serious look on her face. ¡°I can always catch up with my sleep again after you leave.¡± In the end, Bai Qi heaved a long sigh. ¡°Alright then.¡± Zhang Li Xue spread her arms. ¡°Pull me up. I want to go to the bathroom and wash my face.¡± Instead of pulling her up, Bai Qi lifted her in his arms. Zhang Li Xue thought that he was going to put her in her wheelchair. However, she then realized that he was carrying her into the bathroom. ¡°What are you going to do?¡± Zhang Li Xue started to panic. Then, she realized that Bai Qi had put her down and let her sit on the counter. Bai Qi reached to take her toothbrush and squeezed some toothpaste. He looked at his wife again and spoke, ¡°Helping you to wash up. Open up.¡± ¡°I can do it myself.¡± Zhang Li Xue grabbed the toothbrush from him and started to brush her teeth. But, having Bai Qi watch her made her feel a little awkward. She spat the toothpaste and wiped her mouth. When she looked up again, Bai Qi was holding a towel to wipe her face. ¡°Then, what do you want to do next?¡± His gaze fell on the bottles on the shelf. ¡°Wash your face?¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°Are you going to serve me like this?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± ¡°Won¡¯t you bete for work?¡± ¡°There¡¯s still time.¡± ¡°What should I do if I got used to this pampering?¡± Bai Qi leaned over to peck at her lips. ¡°Then, I will pamper you like this all my life.¡± Zhang Li Xue giggled. She felt as if her heart was going to burst from sweetness. She linked her arms around his neck and rested her forehead against his. After a while, she pulled away and pointed to the face wash on the shelf. Bai Qi listened to her instruction as he helped to wash her face. Then, he patted her face dry with the towel again. His movement was gentle as if he was handling a precious treasure in his hand. Zhang Li Xue sat down quietly like a child as she enjoyed his service. When everything was done, Bai Qi put his arms around her body again, wanting to lift her up. Just then, Zhang Li Xue tugged at his arms and spoke shyly, ¡°I¡¯m going to use the toilet.¡± Bai Qi let out a chuckle. He carried her to the toilet and leaned over to kiss her. ¡°Call me when you¡¯re done. I¡¯ll be waiting for you outside.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded obediently. She watched as Bai Qi left and closed the door behind him with a silly smile on her face. Then, she quickly go on her business and called out his name again when she was done. When Bai Qi came back, he was already dressed in a ck ck and the shirt she bought for him previously. As he carried her out, Zhang Li Xue was careful not to get his shirt wrinkled. Zhang Li Xue had thought that this pampering had ended once she came out of the bathroom. But, she realized that he was going to help her change her clothes when she saw him bringing a new set over. She put a hand on the front of her pajama and spoke, ¡°I can do it myself.¡± ¡°What are you shy about? I already saw everythingst night.¡± Bai Qi watched as his wife¡¯s face turned redder and thought that it was interesting to tease her like this. ¡°Come on. Let me help you get changed. Otherwise, I¡¯ll bete for work.¡± Zhang Li Xue hesitated. Worried that her husband was going to show upte at the hospital, she then loosened her grip on her pajama and let him unbutton her top. The cold air blew. Zhang Li Xue then realized that Bai Qi had stopped moving. She followed his gaze and saw that he was staring at her body with such intensity. On her body were some marks from their lovemakingst night. Seeing them made her blush. Zhang Li Xue raised her hand and block his eyes. ¡°What are you staring at? Didn¡¯t you say you¡¯re going to bete for work?¡± A helpless smile curled on his lips. He took a deep breath to calm down. Then, he helped his wife to change her clothes while suppressing some urge. Chapter 396 396 Are You Going to Miss Me? When Li Qin Yao walked into the dining room with her husband, she was surprised to find that Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi were already having breakfast together. Bai Qi was the first to see his mother-inw. ¡°Mom, good morning.¡± He was going to stand up when she saw her waving her hand at him. ¡°Just sit down.¡± Li Qin Yao walked over to her daughter and patted her head. ¡°Good morning you both. Li Xue, you¡¯re up early.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s cheek reddened slightly. ¡°Un. Bai Qi is going to the hospital early. Of course, I have to apany him to breakfast.¡± Li Qin Yao smiled. As her gaze fell on her son-inw, Li Qin Yao could not help but feel distressed. The two of them had only got their marriage certificate yesterday. Supposedly, they would want to spend their time together. However, because of his line of work, it was difficult for Bai Qi to take a few days of leave. Her son-inw might have Qi Zheng as his backup, but as he was still new at the hospital, it would not be wise for him to take advantage of it. Bai Qi watched as his mother-inw walked into the kitchen and came back with a few more dishes. ¡°Mom, is Xi Xi awake?¡± ¡°She was still getting ready when I came to her room earlier,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°That¡¯s right. Bai Qi, you don¡¯t have to worry about Xi Xi, Mom will send her to school today.¡± ..... Bai Qi hesitated. ¡°Would it be troublesome?¡± ¡°Of course, not. Let¡¯s just arrange it this way. From today on, Mom will be sending and picking up Xi Xi from school. Anyway, I have too much free time at home.¡± Bai Qi looked embarrassed. With his mother-inw helping him, Bai Qi could arrive at the hospital sooner. However, he did not wish to take advantage of the Zhang family¡¯s kindness toward him. ¡°Alright, don¡¯t be too polite,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°This is only temporary. Xi Xi¡¯s school holiday is starting soon, right? You can make a new arrangement for her once she starts school again.¡± ¡°Mom, thank you.¡± ¡°You¡¯re wee.¡± Bai Qi, since you are married to Li Xue, you have also be a part of the family. Later, if you need any help, you can talk to us.¡± ¡°Un. Mom, I understand.¡± Li Qin Yao heaved a sigh. She knew that Bai Qi has been living independently after his parents had passed away. He raised his little sister alone and now, the boy was finding it awkward to have people supporting him. But he will have to get used to it sooner orter. ¡°That¡¯s right. I almost forgot,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°Bai Qi, Mom had prepared some wedding candies. Remember to bring them and distribute them among your coworkers.¡± Bai Qi was surprised that his mother-inw had thought to prepare some candies. ¡°Thank you, Mom.¡± As the young couple was having their breakfast together, Li Qin Yao walked into the kitchen again to prepare some coffee for her husband. Seeing the time, Bai Qi decided to leave for the hospital. It was the first day that he was going to travel from Zhang¡¯s residence and Bai Qi still was not familiar with the morning traffic. Just as he was about to leave, Bai Xi Xi walked down the stairs while carrying her school bag. The little girl saw them and the smile on her face turned brighter. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, sister-inw. Good morning.¡± ¡°Xi Xi, good morning.¡± The little girl quickly reached Zhang Li Xue¡¯s side. Now that her pretty sister had be her sister-inw, Bai Xi Xi could always see her whenever she wanted. Bai Xi Xi thought that this was also a great thing. However, a few secondster, Bai Xi Xi quickly noticed that something was wrong. It seemed that her brother was ready to go to work. Meanwhile, she still hasn¡¯t eaten her breakfast yet. Bai Xi Xi thought that she waste and started to panic. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, are you heading out now? Wait for me.¡± ¡°Xi Xi, from today, aunt will send you to your school, alright?¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. ¡°Ah?¡± Bai Xi Xi shifted her gaze between Li Qin Yao and her brother. Bai Qi crouched down to get to his little sister¡¯s level. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, is it alright for my aunt to send me to school?¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°This way, you don¡¯t have to leave for school too early.¡± He patted his sister on her hair. ¡°You should go and have your breakfast first. Then, you have to listen to Auntie Li and go to school, alright?¡± ¡°Brother Bai Qi, I¡¯m very obedient.¡± Bai Qi shed an assuring smile. ¡°Then, I will go to work first. Later, Auntie will pick you up from school. Don¡¯t run around, alright?¡± The little girl nodded again. After saying goodbye to her brother, Bai Xi Xi followed Li Qin Yao into the dining room for breakfast. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue followed Bai Qi out to the porch. After walking a few steps, Bai Qi turned around to his wife again. He leaned over to cup her face and pressed their lips into a deep kiss. When he pulled away again, Zhang Li Xue was looking at him shyly. ¡°Will you have to work the night shift today?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°Mmm... Probably not today.¡± His thumb was caressing her cheek. ¡°Are you going to miss me?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded softly. ¡°Then, you have to wait for me to return.¡± ¡°Un. You have toe back early.¡± Bai Qi leaned over again to kiss her one more time before turning around to his car. Zhang Li Xue heaved a long sigh as she watched the car disappear from her view. Bai Qi was only gone for a few seconds, but she was missing him terribly. It was a very strange feeling. Now that they were married, Zhang Li Xue began to miss him a lot more. She wished that she could stick around him the whole day, but she could not do anything since Bai Qi had to work. What should she do? She missed him very much. After staying outside for a while, Zhang Li Xue finally headed into the house again. She wheeled her wheelchair into the dining room and saw that everyone was gathered for breakfast. Her gaze fell on her brother and Zhang Li Xue recalled the strange look on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face during dinner yesterday. Chapter 397 397 Protect Her Well Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze to look at his phone. His finger tapped at the screen for a few seconds. Then, he put it back on the table. As if he was thinking of something, Zhang Yi Hai picked up his phone before putting it down again. At the side, Zhang Li Xue was observing her brother¡¯s strange actions. It was rare for her to see her brother this restless. Zhang Li Xue knew that her brother had something on his mind. Fortunately for him, everyone¡¯s attention was on Bai Xi Xi and no one seemed to notice what Zhang Yi Hai was doing. The atmosphere in the house was different with a little girl like Xi Xi around. After watching him for a while, Zhang Li Xue wheeled her wheelchair to the dining table and reached Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s side. It seemed that Zhang Yi Hai was too busy looking at his phone that he did not realize that his sister was beside him. ¡°Li Xue, have you had your breakfast?¡± Zhang Yu Han asked when he saw that his daughter had returned. ¡°Daddy, I already ate with Bai Qi earlier.¡± Zhang Yi Hai jumped upon hearing the voice that suddenly appeared behind him. He turned around to see that his sister was right behind him. Fortunately, he did not have any food in his mouth. Otherwise, he might spit out everything due to shock. ..... ¡°Sister.¡± Zhang Yi Hai swallowed. ¡°What are you doing, sneaking around?¡± He held his phone tightly, hoping that his sister would not notice the name on his phone. ¡°When did I sneak around? You are the one who was preupied with your phone and did not notice my presence.¡± Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze to hide his guilty conscience. However, a few secondster, he looked up again, pretending that there was nothing wrong. ¡°My friend was informing me about some assignments,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. His words caught the attention of the others. His grandfather, Zhang Xi turned to him and spoke, ¡°Yi Hai, when are you returning to Capital City?¡± ¡°Probably tomorrow evening.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her brother in shock. ¡°So fast?¡± ¡°Mmm... I still have some assignments and exams after this.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that her brother was going to stay for a while longer. However, it seemed that he has been staying in Y City for too long. Initially, he came back because of her ident. Then, he stayed around upon hearing that she was going to get a marriage certificate with Bai Qi. Zhang Yi Hai has been leaving his campus for a while. He needed to get back and continue his study. Seeing that his sister was no longer suspicious, Zhang Yi Hai finally heaved a breath of relief. He actually did not mind letting his sister know that he was in the middle of pursuing Fang Su Jin. However, Zhang Yi Hai had the feeling that Fang Su Jin was not going to like it if he talked to his sister. Fang Su Jin was a shy person. If his sister knew about this, Fang Su Jin would definitely be embarrassed. At this time, Fang Su Jin hasn¡¯t given him her answer. Of course, he has to protect her well. Before Fang Su Jin agreed to his pursuit, he won¡¯t say a word about it to anyone. Zhang Yi Hai finished his breakfast and nned to head over to his room again. However, his sister stopped him before he could leave. ¡°Yi Hai,e with me for a while.¡± His heart skipped a beat. Zhang Yi Hai wondered if his sister saw his phone screen earlier and wanted to inquire about it. He watched as his sister turned around and followed her to the garden. ¡°Sister, do you have something you want to tell me?¡± ¡°I just wanted to sit down and chat with you for a while.¡± Zhang Li Xue raised a brow. ¡°What is it? Are you not willing?¡± Zhang Yi Hai coughed. ¡°I did not mean that.¡± ¡°Come on.¡± Zhang Li Xue patted the garden chair next to her. ¡°Sit down. It has been a while since we have talked.¡± He pulled a chair and sat down beside his sister. When he turned again, Zhang Yi Hai saw that his sister was staring at him. ¡°Yi Hai, are you alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°I noticed that you have been staring into space recently. Something bothering you?¡± A faint smile curled on his lips. ¡°I was only thinking about my sses and assignment.¡± Zhang Li Xue narrowed her eyes. ¡°And here I thought that you were worrying about your girlfriend.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have a girlfriend yet.¡± ¡°Really? I¡¯m sure that there are a lot of prettydies in your ss.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not interested in them.¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled as a face came to his mind. However, he quickly hid his expression from his sister. ¡°I¡¯m going to graduate soon. At this time, I wanted to focus on my study first.¡± Zhang Yi Haiughed when he saw his sister sighing. ¡°Sister, you don¡¯t have to worry about me.¡± ¡°How can I not worry about you? Yi Hai, Mommy and Daddy already said it since we were younger. We have to look after each other.¡± Zhang Yi Hai saw the concerned look on his sister¡¯s face. His heart was filled with warmth. ¡°Sister, it seemed that after getting a marriage certificate, you have now turned gentler.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Zhang Li Xue shot a warning look at her brother. ¡°I¡¯m always a gentle person.¡± Zhang Yi Haiughed. The two siblings spend some time teasing each other for a while. After chatting with his sister about some silly things, Zhang Yi Hai finally returned to his room. He looked at his luggage at the side and thought about Fang Su Jin again. Tomorrow, he was going to return to Capital City. Zhang Yi Hai wanted to see Fang Su Jin again before he went back. However, he still remembered that he had promised to give Fang Su Jin some time to think about them. Before she give him her answer, he did not want to disturb her. In the end, he decided to send a text to Fang Su Jin and reminded her of their promise. Zhang Yi Hai looked at the calendar. He hoped that time would pass quickly and the one-month period woulde sooner. Chapter 398 398 Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s Face Fang Su Jin tightened her grip on her phone as she listened intently to the other party. After a while, she finally answered, ¡°Teacher Jiang, I understand.¡± ¡°Then, I will contact the organizer and discuss with them about this,¡± Teacher Jiang spoke. ¡°That¡¯s right. Su Jin, didn¡¯t you say that you were working on something new? How is the progress? Do you think that we can disy this new painting at this exhibition?¡± Fang Su Jin almost choked on her breath. She nced at the painting in the corner of the room and shivered. ¡°Teacher Jiang, I¡¯m still working on it,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. ¡°I¡¯m not satisfied with the way it looks now.¡± Teacher Jiang heaved a sigh. ¡°It¡¯s alright. If you¡¯re not satisfied with it, then be it. Su Jin, I am not forcing you to finish new work. I just thought that it would be good if you have a new painting disyed.¡± ¡°Un. I know. Teacher Jiang, I will let you know if I havepleted the painting.¡± The student and teacher spoke about the uing exhibition for a while longer. After they hung up, Fang Su Jin stared at her phone for a long time. She recalled her conversation with her teacher and sighed again. ..... Fang Su Jin stood up and walked to the corner of the room where she had ced hertest artwork. She took off the clothes and stared at the half-done painting with aplicated look in her eyes. Not too long ago, Teacher Jiang had asked if she has been working on a new painting. He told her that this would be a great opportunity to disy this new painting at the exhibition. Fang Su Jin agreed. She went into her studio and decided to stay inside to work on something new. She was in a good mood and the brush in her hand seemed to be moving smoothly. However, when Fang Su Jin stepped back to look at the painting, she realized that she had made a grave mistake. Fang Su Jin often draws scenery using bright and cheerful colors. But this time, what appeared on her canvas was not scenery. Instead, a face appeared. Moreover, it was Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face. Fang Su Jin was shocked to see this painting. She did not know just how did she draw Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face. Although the painting was notplete, Fang Su Jin could still recognize the contour of his face. She rushed over, wanting to tear this piece before someone was going to see it. But just as her hand was about to touch the canvas, Fang Su Jin¡¯s heart turned heavier. It would be a waste to tear this painting away right? Moreover, it was still halfway done. No one would be able to recognize that the person she painted was Zhang Yi Hai, right? Fang Su Jin was conflicted. In the end, she decided to keep this painting in her studio and cover it with a cloth. Anyway, without her permission, no one was going to enter her studio. Her parents knew that her studio could be a little messy when she was inspired and never bothered her. Because of that, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s painting was still in her studio. Once she realized that she had painted Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face, Fang Su Jin decided to paint something else. However, she found that she was uninspired. These past few days, Fang Su Jin has been thinking about Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s question over and over again. Days passed by and Fang Su Jin began to worry that the day mighte sooner before she could figure out her answer. Realistically, Fang Su Jin thought that she should reject his feeling. However, Fang Su Jin found that she did not have the heart to reject him. She liked him more than she thought, didn¡¯t she? Otherwise, she would not be feeling this way. But as she thought about their age difference and how Zhang Yi Hai was her best friend¡¯s little brother, Fang Su Jin suddenly did not have the courage to go on and take this chance. She was afraid of what others might think about herter. A week has passed after that confession. Zhang Yi Hai should be in Capital City at this time, right? Would he change his mind after meeting pretty girls his age? A wave of sourness appeared. Fang Su Jin did not like this feeling. Fang Su Jin heaved a long sigh. Feelings are suchplicated things. She really could not figure out just how she was supposed to give Zhang Yi Hai an answer when the timees. As she was still in deep thought, the phone in her hand started to ring again. Fang Su Jin looked at the caller ID and flinched. Just now, she was still thinking about the little brother. And now, Zhang Li Xue was calling her. Seeing Zhang Li Xue¡¯s name gave her a guilty conscience. Fang Su Jin let the phone to rang for a few seconds longer before she finally picked up the phone. ¡°Su Jin!¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s cheery voice was heard on the other side. Fang Su Jin took a deep breath to adjust her emotion. Then, a smile appeared on her face. ¡°Isn¡¯t this the friend who got married a while ago?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed when she heard Fang Su Jin¡¯s words. ¡°Li Xue, you have forgotten about your best friend after you got married, right?¡± Fang Su Jin clicked her tongue, pretending to be upset. ¡°Of course, not. Su Jin, you are always in my heart,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke in a coquettish tone. ¡°Su Jin, what are you doing?¡± ¡°Nothing much.¡± Fang Su Jin stared at the painting in front of her before she looked away. ¡°I was working on something in my studio.¡± ¡°A new painting?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Zhang Li Xue hesitated. ¡°Then, maybe I shouldn¡¯t be disturbing you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke quickly. ¡°I¡¯m supposed to take a break anyway. Li Xue, why did you call?¡± ¡°Mmm... I was thinking to ask you out. Su Jin, do you want to apany me to the mall? I was thinking of shopping for some clothes for Bai Qi.¡± Fang Su Jin let out an exaggerated sigh. ¡°Li Xue, are you trying to feed me dog food?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Alright. I think I can apany you,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Coincidentally, I¡¯m running out of inspiration and needed a break. Li Xue, when should we meet?¡± Chapter 399 399 A Little Chubbier The two friends nned to meet at the coffee shop in the mall. When Fang Su Jin arrived, Zhang Li Xue was already waiting with her mother. Fang Su Jin walked over and greeted Li Qin Yao at the coffee shop. After a brief chat, Li Qin Yao left Zhang Li Xue to Fang Su Jin. Fang Su Jin pushed the wheelchair andughed upon seeing the cheerful Zhang Li Xue. ¡°Are you that happy that you can go out and y around?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded enthusiastically. ¡°Su Jin, I¡¯m bored to death, staying at home and doing nothing. Everyone won¡¯t allow me to do anything with my injury.¡± ¡°Hey, you¡¯re a pampered princess.¡± Fang Su Jin crossed her arms on her chest and clicked her tongue. ¡°Hmm... Are you showing off to me now?¡± Zhang Li Xue blinked her eyes innocently. ¡°Of course, not.¡± Fang Su Jin saw the look on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face and suddenly had the urge to pinch her face. Zhang Li Xue frowned when her friend pinched her cheek. ¡°Why is it that every one like to pinch my cheek? Su Jin, do you think that I¡¯m gaining weight?¡± As the thought came to her mind, Zhang Li Xue started to panic. ..... ¡°Su Jin, look at me.¡± Zhang Li Xue tugged at her friend¡¯s sleeve. ¡°Do you think I¡¯m gaining weight?¡± Fang Su Jin took a step back and gave her friend a lookover. ¡°Well, you do look a little chubbier.¡± Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips. Because of her injury, her mother has been preparing a lot of tonics to help her heal faster. Each day, she was forced to drink some soup to nourish her health. In the past, Zhang Li Xue never cared about the amount of food she take. She could always spend a few hours on the basketball court to burn some calories. These days, she has been sitting in a wheelchair without moving around that much. No wonder Fang Su Jin would say that she looked a little chubbier. Taking a deep breath, Zhang Li Xue decided to go on a diet. Even if her mother told her to drink some tonic, she will have to decline! ¡°Actually, I think you look prettier this way,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. ¡°Your cheek is full and rosy. I bet that Doctor Qi would think that hugging you would feelfortable too.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face turned redder upon hearing her friend¡¯s words. ¡°What are you saying?¡± Fang Su Jinughed happily upon seeing the shy look on her friend¡¯s face. ¡°That reminds me...¡± A mischievous smile appeared on her lips. ¡°What did Doctor Bai think about my gift? Did he like it?¡± Zhang Li Xue could not help but recall her wedding night when she wore that lingerie under her pajama. Later, a certain someone liked it very much and would not let her take it off for a long time. As the thought came to her mind, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face turned red like a cooked lobster. ¡°Alright. Stop teasing me. Let¡¯s go and shop around now.¡± Fang Su Jin saw that Zhang Li Xue was shy and could not help to tease her a little bit. Then, she pushed Zhang Li Xue¡¯s wheelchair around the mall as they went shopping for a few items together. Zhang Li Xue spent a long time picking some clothes for Bai Qi. Then, she saw a few cute dresses for Bai Xi Xi and bought them as well. Seeing the number of clothes she bought gave Zhang Li Xue satisfaction. As they were walking around the male department, Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes fell on the basketball jersey on disy. A face came to her mind and her face turned hot. When she realized that she was thinking about a certain someone, Fang Su Jin shook her head and scold herself. Why was she thinking of Zhang Yi Hai again? It must be because of his sudden confession. That young man was messing up with her mind. ¡°Su Jin?¡± The voice snapped her out of her trance. Fang Su Jin turned around only to find that Zhang Li Xue was looking at her inquiringly. ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°I called your name a few times, but you were spacing out.¡± Fang Su Jin panicked, but she was quick to control her emotion. ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you that I was working on a new painting? I was thinking about it. My mentor hoped that I coulde up with a new piece, but I can¡¯t think of anything.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Mmm... You mentioned thest time that you are going to hold another joint exhibition.¡± She looked at her casted leg and sighed. ¡°If my leg is not injured, I would definitely go and support you.¡± A smile curled on her lips. ¡°It¡¯s alright. Even though you can¡¯t be at the scene, I know that you are always supporting me.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her friend for a long time. ¡°Well, even if I can¡¯t go, I can always send a representative.¡± ¡°What representative?¡± The moment the question came out, Fang Su Jin realized that she already know the answer. ¡°Yi Hai is in Capital City.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°I¡¯ll let him go and look around.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s heart started to beat faster upon hearing the name. ¡°Don¡¯t bother him,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke quickly. ¡°Your brother should be busy with his assignments and sses, right?¡± Zhang Li Xue waved her hand. ¡°Studying too much isn¡¯t good for him. He should go out for a walk and rest his mind a little bit.¡± She already made her decision to ask her brother to attend her friend¡¯s exhibition in her stead. Fang Su Jin recalled how Zhang Yi Hai had invited his ssmates as well as a few famous people to her exhibition. The reporters came and gave the exhibition special coverage because of the special guests. Herst exhibition has been the talk of many people for a few weeks because of Zhang Yi Hai. Suddenly, Fang Su Jin was worried that something like that was going to happen again. Currently, she was still trying to figure out what was going on between her and Zhang Yi Hai. Then, there was still the answer that she was supposed to give him. If Zhang Yi Hai brought everyone to her exhibition again, then, she would definitely go panic! Chapter 400 400 Very Comfortable After spending a few hours shopping with Fang Su Jin and catching up with her, Zhang Li Xue returned home in a good mood. She went into her room and started to hang Bai Qi¡¯s clothes on the left side of the wardrobe. Seeing their clothes together made her feel very good. As she was still admiring this scene, the door was pushed open and Bai Qi¡¯s face appeared at the door. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face brightened up when she saw her husband. She was about to head over to him before Bai Qi rushed over and wrapped his arms around her. She looked up and noticed that Bai Qi did not look too happy. ¡°What are you trying to do?¡± Bai Qi asked. ¡°Don¡¯t suddenly turn around. What if you fall?¡± He returned from the hospital and heard from his mother-inw that his wife was in the room. Who would have guessed that the moment he entered, he would see his wife standing on one foot while relying on the crutch? The moment she saw him, she turned around, wanting to walk to him. Bai Qi saw this scene and started to panic. His wife¡¯s leg was still not in a good condition and he was worried that she might fall. Swiftly, he went over to her side and hugged her tightly. ..... Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips and blinked her eyes innocently. ¡°I got excited when I see you.¡± Bai Qi heaved a long, heavy sigh. How can he stay angry when his wife gave him such an answer? He wrapped his arms around her body and carried her to their bed. Seeing that she was not injured finally made him feel at ease. Bai Qi hugged his wife again. ¡°Just what are you doing?¡± He shifted his gaze to the wardrobe and spoke, ¡°If you wanted to take something, you can just ask someone to do it.¡± Zhang Li Xuey her head on his chest. ¡°I bought some new shirts for you. I thought that I wanted to hang them on the wardrobe myself.¡± It was then that Bai Qi realized that there were a few new shirts in his part of the wardrobe. He then recalled that his wife had told him that she was meeting her friend, Fang Su Jin earlier. ¡°You went shopping with Fang Su Jin.¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°I also bought some clothes for Xi Xi.¡± The corner of his lips twitched when he heard his sister¡¯s name. His wife would never forget his sister whenever she go out. Bai Qi cupped her face with his hand and kissed her face. ¡°Well, thank you.¡± A bright smile appeared on her face when she heard his words. Zhang Li Xue tugged at his shirt and poke, ¡°Quick. Go and check it out. See if you like it.¡± ¡°Of course, I like it. Li Xue, I love anything if it is from you.¡± Even if he said that Bai Qi still walked over to look at the clothes that his wife had bought for him. The shirt lookedfortable and it was up to his taste. After letting his wife see that those shirts fit him, Bai Qi went to take a quick shower beforeing out again. When he looked up, his wife was sitting in front of the mirror while pinching her cheek. He stood right behind her and rested his chin on top of her head. Their gazes met in the mirror and a smile appeared. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Bai Qi put his hands on both her cheek and pinched them. His action only made Zhang Li Xue upset. She turned around and looked at him with a serious look in her eyes. ¡°Hubby, tell me. Am I gaining weight?¡± Bai Qi stared at his wife for a long time, wondering if this is a trick question. ¡°Why are you asking me this question?¡± ¡°I think I¡¯m gaining weight.¡± She pinched at her cheek again. ¡°You see, it¡¯s getting chubbier.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh and continued, ¡°I think I should stop drinking those soups my mom fed me.¡± Bai Qi leaned over and hugged his wife in his arms. ¡°I think you¡¯re fine just like this. It¡¯s easier for me to hug you.¡± Zhang Li Xue recalled what Fang Su Jin had said to her earlier. She looked at Bai Qi with a teasing look in her eyes. ¡°Is itfortable?¡± ¡°Un. Veryfortable.¡± As he said those words, his hand reached under her clothes to squeeze the soft part of her chest. Zhang Li Xue stared at her husband angrily. After getting a wedding certificate, her reserved Doctor Bai had turned into a hooligan who often finds his chance to squeeze some parts of her body. ¡°I¡¯m going on a diet.¡± Seeing that his wife was getting angry, Bai Qi quickly coaxed her. ¡°Alright. Don¡¯t skip the soup that Mom made for you. Don¡¯t you want to get well very soon?¡± Zhang Li Xue was feeling conflicted. ¡°If you want to lose some weight, I can help you to exercise and burn some calories.¡± Her eyes lit up. Before she could speak, Bai Qi leaned over to kiss her lips and the hand under her shirt kept moving around. She seemed to have understood his meaning when he mentioned exercise. Zhang Li Xue patted his arms and spoke, ¡°It¡¯s too early. Mom will call for dinner after this.¡± Bai Qi pulled away andughed when he saw the look on her face. In the end, he could not resist himself to kiss her face a few more times. ¡°Alright. Don¡¯t go on a diet. If you eat your soup obediently, I will take you out to y tomorrow.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked excited. But a few secondster, her expression changed again. ¡°Don¡¯t you have to work?¡± ¡°I will be on my off day the day after tomorrow. We¡¯ll depart after I return tomorrow evening,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°It will be a short trip. What do you say?¡± ¡°Just the two of us?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Bai Qi nodded again. ¡°I already talked to Mom and she said she¡¯ll be looking after Xi Xi for a day.¡± He yed with a few strands of her hair and smiled. ¡°What do you think?¡± Chapter 401 401 Going on a Trip Zhang Li Xue was in a good mood, knowing that she will be going on a short break with Bai Qi. As Bai Qi headed to the hospital, Zhang Li Xue was busy packing up some necessities for their trip. Fortunately, it was a short trip and she did not have to pack a lot of stuff. Seeing that everything was ready, Zhang Li Xue walked out of the room and saw that Bai Xi Xi had returned with her parents. From the look at it, it seemed that her mother was hanging out at her father¡¯s office and the two of them left together to pick up Bai Xi Xi at her school. Bai Xi Xi saw her and run over in excitement. ¡°Sister-inw! You¡¯re going on a trip with my brother tonight?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at the little girl and thought that it would be good if Bai Xi Xi coulde along as well. Unfortunately, the little girl will have to attend school. ¡°Unfortunately, I cannote with you.¡± Bai Xi Xi lowered her head and heaved a sigh. ¡°But sister, you have to enjoy yourself, alright?¡± Last night, her brother came to talk to her about his trip. ording to her brother, her sister-inw was quite pitiful. Because of her injury, she can¡¯t move around and had to stay at home most of the time. Her brother nned to take her sister-inw on a short trip to cheer her up. ..... Bai Xi Xi heard that it was for her sister-inw and quickly agreed. She did not mind staying with the others as everyone was treating her well. ¡°Xi Xi, you don¡¯t mind?¡± ¡°Of course, not.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that Bai Xi Xi was too adorable and could not help but hug her tightly. The little girl was too obedient. After apanying Bai Xi Xi for a while, Zhang Li Xue thought that it was better to have a daughter. A daughter was more obedient and cute. Moreover, it would be fun to shop for girls. Zhang Li Xue was unaware that she had inherited this part from her mother. When her mother was pregnant with her, her mother would often shop for a lot of pretty dresses for her. After a while, Bai Xi Xi went back to her room to do her homework. Zhang Li Xue was sitting in the living room to watch some television when she saw her father walk in. Their gazes met and her father walked over to her side ¡°Daddy,¡± Zhang Li Xue called with the same coquettish voice. She might be a marrieddy now, but she will still be her father¡¯s little girl. Zhang Yu Han leaned over to kiss his daughter on top of her head. He gave her a look over and finally, his gaze stopped at her casted leg. ¡°Li Xue, how are you feeling?¡± Each time that he recalled the incident, Zhang Yu Han would feel distressed for his daughter. He hoped that he will never have to face something like that again. ¡°Mmm... I¡¯m doing fine. It¡¯s just that I¡¯m a bit bored staying at home without doing anything.¡± Zhang Yu Hanughed. ¡°Well, you injured your leg and could not move around. It¡¯s best if you stay still and recuperate. We don¡¯t want you to suffer from any side effects from that injury.¡± A soft sigh escaped her. Zhang Li Xue understood what everyone was worried about, but staying still was something that she was not good at. ¡°When will be your next check-up at the hospital?¡± Zhang Yu Han asked. ¡°Next week.¡± Although Zhang Li Xue had a personal doctor who will look after her, she still have to go to the hospital for check-ups. With her injury, she did not have to frequently visit the hospital. However, to ease her family¡¯s worry, Zhang Li Xue decided to go for a check-up. Zhang Yu Han pondered over her words for a while. ¡°If the doctor said you are healthy enough, then, I will consider letting you return to work.¡± Her eyes lit up. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Mhm...¡± Zhang Yu Han smiled when he saw his daughter¡¯s cheerful look. It seemed that she was too bored staying at home that she would rather go to work. ¡°This time, you don¡¯t have to return to your previous department,¡± Zhang Yu Han said. ¡°Juste over and stay by my side. I will teach you everything you need to know.¡± ¡°Will that be alright?¡± ¡°Of course. It¡¯s the same if you stay with me. You will learn the same.¡± Since her father had already made his decision, Zhang Li Xue could only agree with this arrangement. Of course, Zhang Li Xue knew that her father wanted to keep his eyes on her. He did not want her to exert herself. While the father and daughter were talking about the working arrangement, Bai Qi finally returned home. He walked into the living room and found his wife and father-inw inside. ¡°Dad.¡± Bai Qi greeted the elder man politely. ¡°You¡¯re back.¡± Zhang Yu Han shifted his gaze to his daughter and spoke, ¡°That¡¯s right, the two of you are going on a trip. When are you departing?¡± ¡°We¡¯ll leave after dinner,¡± Bai Qi answered. Zhang Yu Han nodded. ¡°It¡¯s not easy for you to have a break. Go and have fun.¡± He exchanged a few words with his daughter before leaving the couple alone. Once his father-inw had left, Bai Qi walked over to his wife and kissed her forehead. ¡°Have you packed up?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°I helped you to pack up as well. You go and check if I missed anything.¡± Bai Qi stood behind her wheelchair and pushed his wife back to their room. As the door was closed behind them, Zhang Li Xue turned to her husband again and stared at him with a pair of bright eyes. ¡°Hubby, you still haven¡¯t told me where we are going. The beach?¡± Bai Qi chuckled. ¡°You want to go to the beach?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°But you can¡¯t y in the water with your injury.¡± Bai Qi saw the disappointed look on his wife¡¯s face and spoke again, ¡°Let¡¯s go when you have recovered. We can take Xi Xi with us as well.¡± Zhang Li Xue was in a good mood upon hearing his answer. ¡°This time, I¡¯ll take you to y somewhere else, alright?¡± Chapter 402 402 Mini Honeymoon After having dinner together, Bai Qi carried his wife into the car and left for their short trip. As Bai Qi was driving, Zhang Li Xue could only look out the window as she was still clueless about their destination. The vehicle turned to an intersection. Zhang Li Xue looked at the nightlights and thought that the scenery was quite familiar. She turned to Bai Qi and asked, ¡°We¡¯re going to B City?¡± Bai Qi turned to Zhang Li Xue briefly and smiled. Seeing the look on Bai Qi¡¯s face let him know that she made the right guess. However, she still could not guess their destination. The car headed to an area she had never been to before. She had oftene to B City with her parents, but this was the first time that she had been to this part of the city. The surroundings turned darker. If it was not because of the headlight, Zhang Li Xue might not be able to see anything. The ce where Bai Qi was taking her seemed very secluded. ..... Zhang Li Xue looked at Bai Qi, but the man still refused to give her an answer. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I am not going to kidnap you,¡± Bai Qi chuckled when he saw the worried look on his wife¡¯s face. ¡°We¡¯ll arrive very soon.¡± ¡°Are you sure you know where we are going?¡± ¡°Of course. We have a navigation system. What are you worried about?¡± Bai Qi stretched a hand and gave Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hand a squeeze. ¡°My wife, you just have to trust me.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at her husband and finally heaved another sigh. Although she was still anxious, Zhang Li Xue decided to trust Bai Qi¡¯s words. After another five minutes of driving, Zhang Li Xue began to notice the lights up front. Then, arge building came to view. It was then that she realized that this was a guest house. Bai Qi pulled over in the parking lot and turned to his wife again. ¡°We¡¯re here.¡± ¡°What is this ce?¡± It was dark at night and there were not a lot of things that she could see. But the building in front of her was really pretty. It was a traditional house that was converted into a hotel. Zhang Li Xue thought that the building was beautiful. ¡°Mmm... He Rong introduced this ce to me,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°He said that this ce is close by and I just thought that it would be suitable for us toe.¡± It was then that Zhang Li Xue recalled that He Rong and Mo Qing Huan had lived together in B City for a few years. Back then, He Rong established apany with his friends while waiting for Mo Qing Huan to graduate. Later, the couple stayed together for a few years in B City while Bai Qi focused on thispany. He Rong must have known about this ce while the two of them were staying in B City. Zhang Li Xue watched as Bai Qi alighted from the vehicle. He took their bag and swung it on his shoulder. Then, he went to her side and carried her into his arms. Augh escaped her. ¡°Are you nning to carry me into the building like this?¡± ¡°Why not?¡± ¡°Actually, you can put me down and let me walk. I can walk with my crutches just fine.¡± Bai Qi leaned over to kiss her on the forehead. ¡°Didn¡¯t I say that I wanted to pamper you? The path might be uneven. It would be convenient if I carry you around.¡± A silly smile curled on her lips. Zhang Li Xue wrapped her arms around Bai Qi¡¯s neck while the man carried her into the building Fortunately, there were not many people in the lobby. Bai Qi let Zhang Li Xue to sit on the sofa while he checked into the hotel. Once he got his keys, he carried Zhang Li Xue again into their room. Her body bounced on the sofa, but Zhang Li Xue did not release her arms around Bai Qi¡¯s neck. Her lips curled into a mischievous smile. ¡°Doctor Bai, are you not going to tell me what are the ns?¡± ¡°It¡¯s alreadyte to do anything around this ce,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°But, I had something arranged for you tomorrow.¡± Her eyes lit up. ¡°What are we doing?¡± Bai Qiughed. ¡°I will take you around the ce. He Rong said the scenery is quite pretty.¡± Seeing that his wife was staring at him with such an intense gaze made his body turn hotter. He let out a chuckle and spoke, ¡°Let me put down our luggage first.¡± It was only then that Zhang Li Xue released his arms around his neck. While Bai Qi was putting down their luggage, Zhang Li Xue took her time to snap a few photos and posted them on her social media. When Bai Qi returned to her side, he wrapped his arms around her body and carried her up. He leaned over and started to kiss her passionately while taking her to bed. ... While the newlyweds were busy with their mini honeymoon break, Fang Su Jin was busy working on her painting. She was determined to produce a new painting for the exhibition soon. Fang Su Jin thought that painting might be able to help her to forget a certain someone. But in the end, her mind was filled with Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face. Once in a while, Fang Su Jin would nce at her phone, wondering if that young man would contact her. But each time, she would only get disappointed. Zhang Yi Hai said he liked her, but that person did not even try to contact her after he returned to Capital City. Shouldn¡¯t he at least send her a text or find a way to win her over? It made her wonder if everything he said to her was nothing but a joke. Could it be that he was merely teasing her? Those thoughts only made her upset. Fang Su Jin shook her head to get rid of those thoughts from her mind. Suddenly, the phone on her table began to buzz. Fang Su Jin quickly grabbed her phone anxiously. A disappointed look appeared on her face upon seeing Teacher Jiang¡¯s name on the screen. Chapter 403 403 Distracted Fang Su Jin held her breath as she waited for her mentor to give her his feedback. From the moment she showed her new painting to her mentor, the man has been staring at it for a long time without saying a word. This was really making her anxious. Fang Su Jin recalled that thest time her mentor had stared at her painting this long was the first time she had shown him her paintings. Time passed. After waiting for a long time, Fang Su Jin finally inhaled a deep breath and spoke, ¡°Teacher Jiang.¡± Her voice snapped the man out of his trance. Teacher Jiang turned around with a questioning look on his face. ¡°Teacher Jiang, you have been staring at my painting for a long time. What do you think of it?¡± Fang Su Jin asked slowly. ¡°Is it not that good?¡± A deep frown appeared on his face. Teacher Jiang turned to look at the painting as he tried toe up with an answer. ¡°It¡¯s not that it¡¯s not good.¡± Fang Su Jin felt uneasy. ..... Teacher Jiang turned to look at her again and spoke. ¡°Su Jin, is there something bothering your mind? I just thought that you looked a little confused when you were working on this painting.¡± He pointed at a spot and continued, ¡°The color you used here was a little strange.¡± Fang Su Jin followed her mentor¡¯s gaze and looked at the spot. She could not deny that she was feeling rather distracted while she was working on this painting. For the past few days, Fang Su Jin has been trying to concentrate on her painting and forget a certain someone. However, that person continued to appear in her mind. The result was that she became a little absentminded while she was working on the color. When that certain someone appeared in her mind, Fang Su Jin was a little giddy. Then, she recalled how she haven¡¯t heard anything from that man, and her mood plummeted. She tried hard to work on this painting, which was the result. Her moods were reflected in this painting. Fang Su Jin lowered her head as her mentor continued to look at the painting. After a long silence, Fang Su Jin spoke again, ¡°Then, maybe we should not use this painting for that exhibition.¡± Teacher Jiang turned quickly. ¡°No. I think that this painting is good enough for the exhibition.¡± He heaved a sigh and patted his student on her shoulder. ¡°I just thought that this painting was different than your previous one. I did not say that it was not good.¡± Fang Su Jin was not convinced. However, after listening to her mentor, she decided to follow his judgment and let this painting be disyed during the exhibition. The two of them stayed in the room for a while to discuss the uing exhibition. Just as Fang Su Jin was about to leave again, her mentor called her name, making her turn around. Teacher Jiang smiled. ¡°I just thought that I should let you know that you have to be prepared. I heard that someone from Blue Media Group wille to cover this exhibition.¡± Fang Su Jin felt the corner of her lips begin to twitch again. She recalled that someone from Blue Media Group was somehow rted to the Zhang family. Thinking that she will be meeting the people from thest time made her anxious. She did not think she would be able to give Zhang Yi Hai her answer with the pressure around her. After spending a long time with her mentor, Fang Su Jin finally left the building. Fang Su Jin was nning to head home and rest when the phone in her hand began to ring. Seeing her best friend¡¯s name on her caller ID made her smile. ¡°Fang Su Jin, what are you up to?¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s voice was heard from the other line the moment she pressed her phone to her ear. ¡°I just ended my meeting with my mentor.¡± ¡°Then, are you free?¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°Let¡¯s meet up.¡± Fang Su Jin nced at her watch. ¡°Where should we meet? Do you want me to pick you up?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s just meet at the mall nearby the hospital,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about me. Bai Qi will send me over.¡± ¡°Your Doctor Bai had so much time?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°I¡¯m visiting the hospital for a checkup. My leg is recuperating well.¡± After thinking about this for a while, Fang Su Jin quickly agreed. After all, she was a little stressed out after meeting her mentor and discussing her paintings. It would be best if she could rx and clear up her mind a little bit. Fang Su Jin grabbed a cab and headed to the mall that Zhang Li Xue had mentioned. When she arrived, Fang Su Jin found Zhang Li Xue waiting for her with Bai Qi waiting by her side. Zhang Li Xue turned to her husband and spoke, ¡°Hubby, I will go with Su Jin now. Don¡¯t worry about me. I will ask someone to pick me upter.¡± The couple exchanged a few words. Then Bai Qi leaned over to kiss his wife on the forehead. When he looked up again, Bai Qi turned to Fang Su Jin and spoke, ¡°Miss Fang, I will have to ask you to look after my wife.¡± Fang Su Jinughed. ¡°Doctor Bai, don¡¯t worry. I will keep my eyes on your wife.¡± After giving his wife one more kiss on the forehead, Bai Qi finally left the mall. Fang Su Jin turned to her friend and saw that she was still watching Bai Qi¡¯s silhouette as he left. A heavy sigh escaped her. ¡°Look at you. Are you unwilling to watch your Doctor Bai go?¡± A hint of pink appeared on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s cheek. ¡°What are you saying?¡± She let out a cough and quickly changed the subject between them. ¡°Su Jin, let¡¯s sit at the cafe and talk.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. She pushed the wheelchair until they reached a cafe. The two girls sat down and began to catch up with their recent news. Zhang Li Xue was reporting to her friend that she was going to return to the office next week when her phone rang. Fang Su Jin nced at Zhang Li Xue¡¯s screen and saw the name on the caller ID. Her heartbeat elerated. Because she was sitting too close to Zhang Li Xue, Fang Su Jin was able to hear Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s voice well. Chapter 404 404 Courage Without knowing why Fang Su Jin began to feel a little anxious when she heard Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s voice. She quickly look away, worried that Zhang Li Xue was going to notice her strange behavior. A few secondster, Fang Su Jin began to get close to Zhang Li Xue again, wanting to hear the sibling¡¯s conversation. Just as she was inching closer, Zhang Li Xue had spoken again. ¡°I¡¯m at the mall with Su Jin.¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at her friend and smiled. Fang Su Jin froze. She wondered how would Zhang Yi Hai reacted upon hearing that she was with his sister. ¡°Sister Fang?¡± She held her breath when she heard him speak her name. There was an indescribable sourness in her heart. It seemed that she had not heard Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s voice for a long time. After Zhang Yi Hai sent her back a few weeks ago, Fang Su Jin had never spoken to Zhang Yi Hai again or heard anything from him. His confession scared her. But at the same time, Fang Su Jin found that she could not stop thinking about this young man. ¡°Sister, you are with Sister Fang, just the two of you?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°Are you sure it¡¯s going to be alright?¡± ..... ¡°This is not the first time that we go out together.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°What are you worried about? Will you feel more at ease if you talk to her?¡± Her heart skipped a beat. There was a part of her that wanted Zhang Yi Hai to say no and another part of her wanted to talk to this young man just so she could hear his voice again. Then, she heard his answer. ¡°No,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°It¡¯s alright. I trust that Sister Fang and you will be alright.¡± Fang Su Jin was deted. She was a little disappointed by his answer. On the other side, Zhang Yi Hai was not in a good condition either. He wanted to tell his sister to hand the phone to Fang Su Jin just so he could hear her voice. However, he decided against it upon realizing that he still wanted to keep his matter a secret from his sister. Zhang Yi Hai knew that Fang Su Jin would be embarrassed if his sister started to suspect something. He did not want to put any pressure on Fang Su Jin before she gave him her answer. In the end, he chose to stick to the reason he called his sister. ¡°Sister, I heard that you went for a check-up. How is it?¡± The sibling exchanged a few words. Because she was still with Fang Su Jin, Zhang Li Xue decided not to prolong her conversation with her brother. As she hung up the phone, Zhang Li Xue turned to Fang Su Jin and saw that her friend was stirring her drinks absentmindedly. Zhang Li Xue stared at her friend for a long time. Seeing that her friend remained in a trance, Zhang Li Xue decided to call her name. ¡°Su Jin?¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Fang Su Jin looked up and saw Zhang Li Xue¡¯s smile. ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± ¡°Of course, I¡¯m thinking about that exhibition. The exhibition is starting soon and I¡¯m getting anxious just thinking about it.¡± Fang Su Jin cleared her throat and nced at Zhang Li Xue¡¯s phone on the table. ¡°Are you done talking to your brother?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her head to stir her drinks again. She took a sip from the raspberry juice and spoke, ¡°How is he? He should be busy with his assignment and stuff right?¡± Fortunately for Fang Su Jin, Zhang Li Xue did not seem to notice that her friend was attempting to dig up some news about her brother through her. ¡°Hmm... A few days ago I overheard my mom mention that Yi Hai has been busy with some activities with his friends. I¡¯m not sure what it was.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a long sigh. ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s not talk about him anymore. There was nothing interesting about him.¡± Just like that, Zhang Li Xue managed to change the subject and the two friends began to talk about something else. Their get-togethersted for two hours. Later, Zhang Li Xue was picked up by her mother at the mall. After she parted with her friends, Fang Su Jin went back to her house and stayed in her room for a long time. She took out her phone and stared at Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s number. Fang Su Jin took a deep breath as if she had just made up her mind. She saw up straight at the sofa and clicked on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s name. She wrote him a text, but before she could finish her sentence, Fang Su Jin quickly deleted everything. The same things happened a few times. In the end, Fang Su Jin threw her phone to the side without sending her text to Zhang Yi Hai. She wanted to talk to Zhang Yi Hai, but at the same time, Fang Su Jin did not have the courage to call his number or send out a text. It was conflicting. A long, heavy sigh escaped her. ¡°Fang Su Jin, Fang Su Jin, just what do you want?¡± She could not understand what was going on with her heart or mind anymore. Not too long ago, she would still got scared whenever she saw Zhang Yi Hai. But now, she wanted to see that young man¡¯s face all the time. Didn¡¯t she already make her decision that her age gap would make it impossible for them to stay together? Then, why did she continue to think about Zhang Yi Hai and hoped that he would call or text her? Fang Su Jin thought that she had really gone crazy. She slumped her body on the sofa and messed up her hair in frustration. Then, a few minutester, Fang Su Jin began to sit straight again. Fang Su Jin grabbed her phone at the side and stared at Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s name again. Did she really want to give up on him just because of their age differences? Fang Su Jin raised her hand and ced it on top of her chest. It felt as if she had done this move a thousand times. Each time that she thought about Zhang Yi Hai, her heart would beat fast. Actually, she already had her answer, hadn¡¯t she? Just that... would she have the courage to try? Chapter 405 405 She Doesn¡¯t Need a Man! A few days before the exhibition began, Fang Su Jin had already headed to Capital City with Teacher Jiang to prepare for it. For the past few days, she has been busy running around and meeting some people that her mentor wanted her to meet. Because her previous exhibition has been sessful, there were a lot of people who wanted to meet her and admire her paintings. She was too busy that she could only take a rest after returning to her hotel room in the evening. Aftering out of the bathroom, Fang Su Jin sat in front of the dressing table while drying her hair. Then, she reached for her phone and scrolled through her social media. On the day she arrived in Capital City with her mentor, Fang Su Jin posted a few updates on her social media. She also posted a few photos of her and Teacher Jiang on her activity in Capital City. Her friends and family had responded to her posts. However, the person she was waiting for had not appeared. Fang Su Jin clicked on hertest post and saw that Zhang Yi Hai still had not reacted. He should know that she was in Capital City, right? Then, why didn¡¯t hee and find her? Her heart grew sour and her mood dampened. Fang Su Jin wondered if Zhang Yi Hai had really changed his mind as time passed by. ..... Otherwise, he would show up when he knew that she was in Capital City, right? A heavy sigh escaped her. Just as she thought that had gathered her courage to show up in Capital City and faced Zhang Yi Hai again, something like this would happen. Tomorrow would be the first day of her joint exhibition. Fang Su Jin could not help but wonder if Zhang Yi Hai would show up and see her. Fang Su Jin spent a long time sorting out her feelings. Seeing that it was quitete, she decided to head to bed and sleep. So what if Zhang Yi Hai changed his mind? She would still live her life to the fullest. Fang Su Jin knew that she had her family and friends who loved her. That was all that she needed. She doesn¡¯t need a man! ... On the next day, Fang Su Jin woke up early and headed to the exhibition hall for herst-minute preparation. There were a couple of hours left before the exhibition will be opened to the public and Fang Su Jin was busy making everything perfect. Actually, she could always let someone else handle this matter for her. However, she realized that she was still new in the industry, and because of that, she wanted to be involved in every process. Fang Su Jin was too busy with the preparation that she no longer have time to think about Zhang Yi Hai. It was only five minutes before the exhibition started that she finally have time to take a deep breath and drink some water. As soon as the exhibition began, Fang Su Jin has been busy mingling with some people in the industry. Just as her mentor had mentioned, there were a few media who came to cover this exhibition. Some of them came to her side and interviewed her for a while. By lunchtime, there were a lot of peopleing to the event. Fang Su Jin stood at the corner while watching the peopleing and going to look at her paintings. Time seemed to pass by very quickly. When Fang Su Jin looked at the time again, she realized that there would be an hour left before the exhibition was going to end. At this time, she could not help but think of Zhang Yi Hai. She had hoped that he would show up at the exhibition, but it seemed that he was not going to show up. Her lips curled into a mocking smile. Fang Su Jin could no longer hide her disappointment. ¡°Su Jin.¡± Fang Su Jin turned around when she heard someone call her name. Her eyes lit up in surprise upon noticing the tall man walking towards her. ¡°Brother Yu Ting. Why are you in Capital City? When did you get here?¡± The man stretched his hand to pat her on the head. ¡°Just now. I heard from your dad that you had an exhibition here. Coincidentally, I am in Capital City to attend a conference. I decided toe over and look around.¡± ¡°Thank you foring.¡± Fang Su Jin smiled. Fang Yu Ting looked at his watch and asked, ¡°Is the exhibition ending soon? Do I still have time to look around?¡± ¡°Brother Yu Ting, you are lucky. There¡¯s an hour left before the exhibition end. Otherwise, you might have to visit again tomorrow,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. ¡°Should I take you around for a tour?¡± Fang Yu Tingughed. ¡°Please. I¡¯m not very good at judging a painting. It would be good to have you as my guide.¡± Turning around, Fang Su Jin started to give her cousin brother a tour around the ce. She introduced to him a few of her paintings and let him look at them for a while. The cousins walked around while discussing the paintings. Just as they were about to reach the end, Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes caught the sight of a tall man standing in front of her new painting. The man stood straight as he continued to observe her paintings silently. Her movement halted and her heart skipped a beat. She could recognize the young man just by looking at his back view! It was Zhang Yi Hai! Fang Su Jin continued to stare at him for a long time. She did not dare to blink as she was worried that this man would be nothing but her imagination. ¡°Su Jin?¡± The voice snapped her out of her trance. Fang Su Jin turned and saw that her cousin was looking at her in puzzlement. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Fang Yu Ting asked. ¡°Is he someone you know?¡± Fang Yu Ting¡¯s voice was not loud, but in the empty space, Zhang Yi Hai could still hear him. He turned around slowly and saw that Fang Su Jin was standing beside a man he had never seen before. Chapter 406 406 Red, Fiery Roses The first thing that Zhang Yi Hai noticed was Fang Su Jin¡¯s closeness to this man. In Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s opinion, the two of them were standing too close together. It has been a month since thest time he saw Fang Su Jin again. She was looking very pretty, and the smile on her face was very bright. However, the man¡¯s appearance beside her made him unhappy. He thought that they both looked good-looking as they stood together. Zhang Yi Hai could not help but wonder about their rtionship. A few thoughts came to his mind, but Zhang Yi Hai forced himself to stay calm. Before Fang Su Jin rified their rtionship, he should not quickly judge them and caused a misunderstanding. He realized that if he judged too quickly, the person who will suffer would be him. Zhang Yi Hai gave that man a lookover before he shifted his gaze to Fang Su Jin. Their gazes met and Zhang Yi Hai finally walked over in her direction. ¡°Sister Fang, hello.¡± Her heartbeat elerated. Fang Su Jin realized that it has been a while since thest time she heard him call her. ..... A while ago, she was in a bad mood upon realizing that Zhang Yi Hai might note to her exhibition. But now that she saw him standing in front of her, Fang Su Jin felt as if a field of flowers were blooming. It was a feeling that she could not describe well. ¡°Su Jin, this is...¡± Fang Su Jin turned to her cousin again and spoke, ¡°Brother Yu Ting, this is uh... a friend.¡± She realized that she did not know how she should introduce Zhang Yi Hai to her cousin. Hearing her words, Fang Yu Ting turned with a bright smile on his face. However, Zhang Yi Hai quickly realized that the man¡¯s smile did not reach his eyes. Zhang Yi Hai stayed calm even when he noticed how the man was silently giving him a lookover. He saw the hostility in the man¡¯s eyes. ¡°Hello.¡± Fang Yu Ting stretched his hand for a handshake. ¡°I¡¯m Fang Yu Ting. Su Jin¡¯s brother.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nced at Fang Su Jin as he wondered about the sudden appearance of Fang Su Jin¡¯s brother. He could not remember if he had met this brother before or if his sister had ever mentioned this man to him. He shook hands with Fang Yu Ting and spoke, ¡°Hello. I¡¯m-¡± ¡°Brother Yu Ting,¡± Fang Su Jin interjected before Zhang Yi Hai got the chance to introduce himself. ¡°You remember my friend, Zhang Li Xue, right? This is her little brother.¡± There was a slight change in Fang Yu Ting¡¯s gaze. He gave Zhang Yi Hai another lookover, but this time, there was less hostility in his gaze. ¡°I remember her.¡± Fang Yu Ting smiled. ¡°So, this is her little brother?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°This is her little brother, Zhang Yi Hai.¡± She looked at Zhang Yi Hai and blinked a few times, hoping that the young man would not say anything unnecessary in front of her brother. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, did your sister send you here?¡± A faint smile turned up on his lips as he noticed Fang Su Jin¡¯s anxious look. ¡°Un.¡± Fang Su Jin heaved a breath of relief when the young man yed along with her. She could not imagine just how would Fang Yu Ting reacted if Zhang Yi Hai started to speak some nonsense. She was not ready for this. Fang Su Jin would never expect she would be meeting Zhang Yi Hai while she was with her cousin. ¡°When did you arrive?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. ¡°I arrived a while ago,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°I saw that you were interviewed by some reporters and decided to wait until you are free.¡± Fang Su Jin recalled that the reporters hade to interview her a few hours ago. Then, does that mean that Zhang Yi Hai has been around for a few hours? Why didn¡¯t she notice him? Suddenly, Fang Su Jin felt as if her body had turned hot. She pushed a few strands of hair behind her ears shyly. ¡°You should have said something.¡± Zhang Yi hai smiled. ¡°It¡¯s alright. I can walk around on my own and look at the paintings.¡± Suddenly, Zhang Yi Hai walked over to the bench and picked up two bouquets that he had left earlier. He walked to Fang Su Jin again and spoke, ¡°Sister Fang, these are for you. Congrattions on another sessful exhibition.¡± The scent of fresh flowers filled her nose. Fang Su Jin took the bouquets from Zhang Yi Hai and froze for a few seconds. Just now, their hands were touching. She quickly took a few steps back with the bouquets in her hands. Fang Su Jin looked at the flowers again. One of them was a bouquet of pink daisies and another was a bouquet of red, fiery roses. ¡°Why... why did you buy so many? It would be enough to buy just one.¡± ¡°One of them is from my sister and another one was from me,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. He met Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes and stared at her with a prating look. Moreover, his sister wanted to give her flowers to congratte her on this exhibition. Meanwhile, the reason he gave her flowers was different. Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze again. The tip of her nose identally touched the rose petals. ¡°Thank you.¡± Meanwhile, Fang Yu Ting was still watching their interaction from the side. Knowing that Zhang Yi Hai was a family of Fang Su Jin¡¯s friend made him lower his guard. Because of that, he failed to notice the strange atmosphere between the two of them. ¡°Su Jin, your exhibition will end in a while, right?¡± Fang Yu Ting spoke. Fang Su Jin looked at her cousin again. ¡°Uh-huh.¡± ¡°Since it¡¯s ending soon, why don¡¯t I take you out for dinner to celebrate your sessful exhibition?¡± Fang Yu Ting asked. Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze. He had already nned to ask Fang Su Jin for dinner and talked about what they should talk about. However, someone else had already invited her out for dinner. ¡°This...¡± Fang Su Jin hesitated. ¡°You¡¯re... Zhang Yi Hai, right?¡± Fang Yu Ting spoke again. ¡°Since you are here, why don¡¯t we go together? It will be my treat.¡± Chapter 407 407 Greeting Card Fang Su Jin held the bouquet in her arms tightly. She sniffed the flowers again and thought that the roses that Zhang Yi Hai gave her were especially fragrant. Her lips curled into a sheepish smile. Fang Su Jin inhaled a deep breath and forced the smile to disappear from her face. She raised her hand and ced it on top of her chest. Her heart was beating fast and she felt as if she no longer have control of it. She felt a little silly. Knowing that the others were still waiting for her, Fang Su Jin quickly put down the flowers on her bed. Just as she was about to turn around, Fang Su Jin noticed something falling down from the bouquet. Fang Su Jin stared at it for a long time before picking it up. It was a greeting card from the bouquet. Her eyes flickered upon noticing the handwriting on the card. It was from Zhang Yi Hai. Fang Su Jin read the card and suddenly her face turned redder. On the card, Zhang Yi Hai wrote that she was as beautiful as the roses. ..... His words shocked her so much that the card in her hand dropped to the ground. Fang Su Jin put both hands on her cheek and thought that they felt especially warm. She did not expect that Zhang Yi Hai would be really good at sweet talking. Her phone rang, snapping her out of her trance. Fang Su Jin nced at the clock and headed out again. As she reached the lobby, Fang Su Jin saw that both Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Yu Ting were already waiting for her. The two men were chatting amiably without her by their side. Just as she was heading to their side, Fang Su Jin noticed Teacher Jiang entering the hotel in a rush. Coincidentally, their gazes met. Teacher Jiang¡¯s smile widened when he saw her. ¡°Su Jin. You¡¯re here.¡± ¡°Teacher Jiang.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. She walked over to the elder man and smiled. ¡°Did you just return from the exhibition hall?¡± The man nodded. ¡°Hm... It¡¯s great that I run into you here. I have something to discuss with you.¡± The elder man gave her a look over. ¡°Su Jin, you¡¯re going out?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°I¡¯m going out with my cousin and friend for dinner.¡± She nced at Zhang Yi Hai and her cousin. They both stood from their seat and walked over to her side. ¡°Teacher Jiang, would you like to join us as well?¡± Teacher Jiang hesitated. Just in time, Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Yu Ting reached to her side. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Fang Yu Ting asked. He looked at the mentor and nodded. ¡°Su Jin, who is he?¡± ¡°Brother Yu Ting, this is my mentor, Teacher Jiang,¡± Fang Su Jin introduced. ¡°Teacher Jiang, this is my cousin, Fang Yu Ting.¡± The two men exchanged a brief greeting. ¡°Teacher Jiang, I was about to go with my cousin for lunch,¡± Fang Yu Ting said. ¡°Would you like toe and join us as well? We¡¯re going to have our dinner at the restaurant across the street.¡± ¡°Teacher Jiang, let¡¯s discuss what you wanted to say while we had our dinner, alright?¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze as he heard their conversation. When he came, he was expecting to spend his day with Fang Su Jin and discussed her decision. However, it seemed that his n was not going as well as he had expected. First, Fang Su Jin¡¯s cousin suddenly appeared. And now, her mentor was going to join them for dinner as well. Zhang Yi Hai did not know whether he would get a chance to talk to Fang Su Jin at all. ¡°Then, let¡¯s go together,¡± Teacher Jiang finally agreed. Zhang Yi Hai heaved a breath as he tried to hide his disappointment. He turned to Fang Su Jin and met her gaze. However, she quickly looked away to hide from him. Seeing that Fang Yu Ting and Teacher Jiang were chatting, Zhang Yi Hai walked closer to Fang Su Jin and spoke, ¡°Sister Fang.¡± Fang Su Jin stood up straight as she heard his voice. ¡°What is it?¡± A faint smile curled on his lips when he saw Fang Su Jin¡¯s anxious look. ¡°Are you doing this on purpose?¡± Fang Su Jin clenched her hand, hoping that her chaotic heart would calm down. ¡°What do you mean? What did I do?¡± She looked at Zhang Yi Hai and blinked her eyes innocently. ¡°Sister Fang, you are not deliberately avoiding me, right?¡± ¡°Of course, not.¡± ¡°Do you still remember that we have something to discuss?¡± Fang Su Jin was getting anxious. Zhang Yi Hai was standing too close to her and her heart was unable to calm down. ¡°This is not the appropriate time for us to talk, isn¡¯t it? Let¡¯s wait untilter.¡± Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. ¡°Alright.¡± Fang Su Jin heaved a breath in relief as she was no longer pressured to give Zhang Yi Hai her answer. ¡°I already wait for a month,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°Sister Fang, I can wait for a few more hours.¡± Fang Su Jin stared at Zhang Yi Hai, wondering what he meant. Does it mean that he was going to wait until her cousin leave to talk to her? Was he that anxious to know her answer? Suddenly, Fang Su Jin recalled how she has been waiting for Zhang Yi Hai to contact her in Y City. After his unexpected confession, the man has been very quiet. He did not even make an attempt to contact her. It made her wonder if he really did like her or if was he just ying around. As those thoughts came to her mind, Fang Su Jin began to feel unhappy again. ¡°Su Jin, what are you doing?¡± Coincidentally, Fang Yu Ting turned to look at her. The man waved his hand at her. ¡°Come on. I¡¯m sure that you are hungry.¡± Taking a deep breath, Fang Su Jin went over to her cousin¡¯s side, leaving Zhang Yi Hai alone. Chapter 408 408 Ignored Zhang Yi Hai was puzzled by the sudden change in Fang Su Jin¡¯s attitude. A few minutes ago, she was still shy around him. Suddenly, her expression changed and she was ignoring him. A deep frown appeared on his face. Seeing that the group was walking away, Zhang Yi Hai quickly picked up his pace to catch up with them. He was still confused about what was going on, but Zhang Yi Hai thought that he could not leave Fang Su Jin¡¯s side before he could understand what make her upset. Did he say something wrong and make her upset? The group of three entered the restaurant together. As he was thest to enter the restaurant, Zhang Yi Hai could only sit down next to Teacher Jiang while facing Fang Yu Ting. A helpless sigh escaped him. Zhang Yi Hai suddenly recalled something that he had done something simr in the past. Each time that some boys wanted to get close to his sister, he would also prevent them to sit close to his sister. ..... For the first time, he had to experience what he had done to others. Zhang Yi Hai hoped to get Fang Su Jin¡¯s attention, but she was too busy talking to her mentor about the exhibition. He could only sit quietly and listen. The waiter came to deliver their meal. But with Fang Su Jin ignoring him, Zhang Yi Hai could not eat his meal properly. Everything tasted nd to him. Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin was aware that Zhang Yi Hai would peek at her each time he got the chance. She wanted to tell him not to look at her that much. However, she was too scared to look at him. Fang Su Jin was worried that someone would notice something if she turned to him. As they were halfway through the meal, Fang Su Jin turned to her mentor and spoke, ¡°Teacher Jiang, didn¡¯t you say that you have something to talk about?¡± The man¡¯s expression lit up. ¡°That¡¯s right, I almost forgot. Su Jin, I have great news.¡± Fang Yu Ting leaned over and listen to this great news as well. ¡°You do remember our n to hold an exhibition in F Country, right?¡± Teacher Jiang started. He watched as Fang Su Jin nodded and continued. ¡°I know that the early n did not happen as we wanted because of the representative we talked to.¡± Her lips turned into a faint smile. When she started to paint under Teacher Jiang¡¯s guidance, the old man had always instilled an idea to hold an exhibit in F Country. Later, it has be their dream to hold an exhibition in F Country. Fang Su Jin was very happy when Mika told them that he was going to help them with this dream. After all, she was still young and was not a big name. However, she did not expect that the man¡¯s attitude would be so bad. Because of that, the idea to hold an exhibition in F Country did not happen. It hasn¡¯t been too long ago since thest time they decided not to think about an exhibition in F Country. Fang Su Jin did not expect her mentor was going to mention this dream again. ¡°But Su Jin, another agent came to talk to the Art Association just now,¡± Teacher Jiang continued. ¡°The agent said, he wanted the bring this exhibition to F Country.¡± The smile on his face turned wider. ¡°Everyone who was joining this Under Thirty Exhibition will receive the invitation for the exhibition in F Country as well. This exhibition will be a coboration with the Art Association.¡± The light in Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Teacher Jiang, really?¡± ¡°Un.¡± The older man nodded. ¡°Just now, I was meeting the representative and the people from the Art Association. It was still in the discussion, but Su Jin, I can tell you that this time, we will be going to F Country. Ah, of course, I have to ask for your opinion first. If you did not feel like going, I would not force you either.¡± ¡°When is the exhibition?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. ¡°It might take a few months before it happened. But the representative assured us that he will try to bring this exhibition to F Country sooner,¡± Teacher Jiang said. ¡°It should take two to six months to prepare. Anyway, there are a few other artists who will be joining this exhibition as well.¡± Fang Yu Ting turned to his cousin and patted her hand. ¡°Su Jin, this is good news. I think you should take this opportunity.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Teacher Jiang agreed. ¡°This time, you don¡¯t have to deal with the agent. Instead, the Art Association will talk to the agent for everyone. Su Jin, you don¡¯t have to do anything other than showing up at the exhibition.¡± Fang Su Jin took a deep breath to calm down. She did not want to be excited too early and ended up disappointed. ¡°Teacher Jiang, let me think about this first.¡± Teacher Jiang naturally understood what his student was worried about. ¡°Alright.¡± He nodded. ¡°Su Jin, you can take your time to think about it. There are still a few more days before this exhibition ends. I hope that by the time this exhibition end, you can give me your answer.¡± ¡°Teacher Jiang, I will.¡± Their conversations around the table were quite lively. Fang Yu Ting was concerned about his cousin and had asked Teacher Jiang a lot of questions regarding the uing exhibition. Zhang Yi Hai sat quietly as he continued to listen. He was a little proud that Fang Su Jin would be holding an exhibition n F Country soon. He had always known that her paintings were good. Once the meal ended, Fang Yu Ting paid for the meal and the group walked out of the building together. Fang Yu Ting turned to his cousin and bid her goodbye before he left. Just as he was about to turn around, Fang Yu Ting seemed to have thought of something. ¡°That¡¯s right. Su Jin, why did you stay at this hotel? Usually, didn¡¯t you always stay at The Orchid?¡± Fang Su Jin nced at Zhang Yi Hai and panicked when she saw that the young man was looking at her. ¡°Brother Yu Ting, this ce is closer to the exhibition hall. ¡± Of course, the real reason was that Fang Su Jin was still ufortable after the misunderstanding from thest time. She worried that the people were going to recognize her. ¡°So it¡¯s like that.¡± Fang Yu Ting nodded. ¡°Then, I will leave first.¡± Fang Su Jin heaved in relief when her cousin turned around and left. Then, there were only her, Teacher Jiang, and Zhang Yi Hai. The three of them walked to the hotel together. As they reached the building, Zhang Yi Hai stretched his hand and tugged at Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand before she could leave. ¡°Sister Fang, we need to talk.¡± Chapter 409 409 I¡¯m Sorry Noticing that his student stopped following him, Teacher Jiang turned around. A look of surprise appeared on his face as he saw that Zhang Yi Hai was holding Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand. He watched this situation for a while and thought that the atmosphere between them was a little strange. ¡°Su Jin, is everything alright?¡± Teacher Jiang asked. Fang Su Jin turned and saw that her mentor was looking at her with concern. A faint smile curled on his lips. ¡°I¡¯m fine,¡± Fang Su Jin answered quickly before her mentor was going to worry. ¡°Teacher Jiang, you go ahead first. I have something to talk to him about.¡± Teacher Jiang shifted his gaze to Zhang Yi Hai again. He remembered this young man. Last time, Zhang Yi Hai also attended Fang Su Jin¡¯s exhibition and brought a lot of friends to the exhibit. Moreover, this man had also helped his student when she ran into trouble with that agent from F Country. Although Teacher Jiang thought that their situation was strange, he decided that Zhang Yi Hai was trustworthy. He understood Fang Su Jin. If she was ufortable with this young man, she would not waste her time with him. ¡°Then,¡± Teacher Jiang shifted his gaze to Fang Su Jin again. ¡°I will go up first. Su Jin, don¡¯t take too long. You still have toe to the exhibition tomorrow. The people from the Art Association would want to speak to you.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°Teacher Jiang, I understand.¡± ..... The elder man shifted his gaze to Zhang Yi Hai again. He nodded before turning around to leave. Zhang Yi Hai watched as the man entered the elevator before he turned to Fang Su Jin. ¡°Sister Fang, can we talk now?¡± Fang Su Jin clenched her hand tightly. Now that they were alone, Fang Su Jin could not help but feel anxious. However, she knew that she could not dy speaking to Zhang Yi Hai for a long time. Sooner orter, she will have to face him. ¡°Alright.¡± Fag Su Jin nodded. Zhang Yi Hai released her hand and heaved a breath of relief. ¡°Sister Fang, should we go and walk while we talk.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded again. ¡°Then, let¡¯s go to the hotel¡¯s garden.¡± She turned around and led Zhang Yi Hai to the garden. At this time, she was d that she was not staying in The Orchid Hotel. If the employees recognized them both, who knows what sort of rumor would appear? The two of them entered the elevator and headed to the garden. The elevator stopped with a ding. Fang Su Jin heaved a breath as they stepped out of the elevator. The garden came into a view. Just as they stepped out to the garden, Zhang Yi Hai spoke again. ¡°Sister Fang, did I do anything wrong?¡± Fang Su Jin turned around and shook her head. ¡°Then, why are you avoiding me?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°Didn¡¯t we agree to talk about this when youe to Capital City for your exhibition?¡± The moment Zhang Yi Hai mentioned this, Fang Su Jin grew upset again. ¡°Tell m honestly, were you ying with me?¡± Zhang Yi Hai had a confused look on his face the moment he heard her words. ¡°You said that you liked me. Then, why did you not try to contact me?¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, just tell me if you had change your mind. Don¡¯t give me hope and pretend that nothing happened.¡± ¡°What makes you think that I have changed my mind? Sister Fang, would I show up here if I was just ying with you?¡± ¡°Who knows what you were thinking about?¡¯ You probably wanted to make fun of me!¡± Fang Su Jin grew angrier when she recalled what happened. No one knew just how anxious she was when Zhang Yi Hai did not try to contact her. A lot of thoughts went through her mind and each of them was not something good. She was happy at one time and unhappy at another. Her heart was in turmoil. Fang Su Jin was breathing heavily as he thought of what she had gone through. Suddenly, her body was enveloped in a warm hug. Her eyes went wide as realized that Zhang Yi Hai was hugging her. Her heartbeat elerated. Fang Su Jin tried to inhale deeply to calm down, but each time she breathed in, her nostrils were filled with Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s scent ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Zhang Yi Hai whispered. Her body turned rigid as his breath caressed her skin. ¡°It¡¯s not that I didn¡¯t want to contact you,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°You don¡¯t know how much I wanted to pick up the phone to call and text you. But Sister Fang, I already promised that I will give you a month to think about it. I wanted to give you the time and space to think properly. I don¡¯t want to put a lot of pressure on you. I was worried that you would run away and hide when you are pressured. If only I knew that it would make you doubt my feelings for you, I would have contacted you every day.¡± Fang Su Jin stood still in his embrace. Her mind was telling her that she should push him away, but she thought that staying in his embrace was quitefortable as well. ¡°Sister Fang, were you waiting for me?¡± Fang Su Jin stiffened again when she heard his words. Suddenly, she felt as if she could hear the ease in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s voice. She struggled to get out of his embrace and pushed him away. ¡°Who¡¯s waiting for you?¡± ¡°Then... why are you anxious when I did not contact you?¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°You really care about me, right?¡± Fang Su Jin stared at him in anger. The teasing smile on his face was making her angrier. She raised her hand and hit him on the chest. Just as she turned around, Zhang Yi Hai once again pulled her into his embrace. ¡°A month has passed. Have you thought about it?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°Sister Fang, what is your decision? Do you want to try and date me?¡± Chapter 410 410 You Agreed, Right? Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s question made her face grow hot and her breathing grew heavier. At that moment, Fang Su Jin was d she was not facing the young man. If he could look at her face now, Zhang Yi Hai would see how her face had turned as red as a lobster. ¡°Sister Fang?¡± Zhang Yi Hai called her name again when she did not respond. His grip around her body tightened. Zhang Yi Hai began to wonder if Fang Su Jin was going to reject him. As the thought came to his mind, Zhang Yi Hai began to feel anxious. He was confident that Fang Su Jin had feelings for him as well. It was not as if he had never considered the possibility that he was going to be rejected. While Fang Su Jin was in Y City, Zhang Yi Hai had already thought of the oue. He thought that he could ept them. But after meeting Fang Su Jin again, Zhang Yi Hai realized that he might like Fang Su Jin more than he thought. He did not think that he would be able to ept it if he was rejected. This was the first time that he had liked someone and confessed. Perhaps, it was because of this that he was a little anxious. ..... Zhang Yi Hai rested his forehead against her shoulder. ¡°Are you not going to give me your answer?¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her head. There was a long silence between them before Fang Su Jin finally spoke again, ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, I am sure that there are a lot of your friends and ssmates who would be suitable for you. Don¡¯t you want to consider dating someone your age?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not interested in them. Sister Fang, I only like you,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°I hope that you would overlook my age and give me the chance to pursue you, alright?¡± ¡°But what if we¡¯re not suitable for each other?¡± ¡°What if we are?¡± Fang Su Jin pursed her lips tightly. She had a feeling that she would soon lose to Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s reasoning. ¡°What if you¡¯re going to regret being with me?¡± ¡°Even if the rtionship would not work out in the future, I can promise that I won¡¯t regret my decision to pursue you,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°I will work hard for both of us to stay together for a long time.¡± All of the sudden, Fang Su Jin felt her eyes stinging and her nose had turned sour. There was something in his words that made her touched. Fang Su Jin did not want to cry, but her tears fell before she could stop them. She quickly raised her hand to wipe her tears before Zhang Yi Hai was going to tease her about it. ¡°Sister Fang, do you have someone else that you like?¡± Fang Su Jin stayed silent. A whileter, she shook her head. Zhang Yi Hai slowly released his arms around her body. He made her turn around to face him. Seeing her misty eyes made him sigh. A moment ago, Fang Su Jin was acting fierce in front of him and now, she was crying again. Zhang Yi Hai raised both hands to cup Fang Su Jin¡¯s cheek. His thumbs were brushing her cheek softly. ¡°Since you don¡¯t have anyone else that you like, then why don¡¯t you let me give it a try? Sister Fang, date me, alright?¡± Fang Su Jin raised her head to meet Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s eyes. His gaze made her stunned. Fang Su Jin thought that she could really see his sincerity in those eyes. Zhang Yi Hai really liked her. It would be a lie to say that she did not want to agree. But Fang Su Jin also had her insecurities. Besides their age differences, Fang Su Jin was also worried because of her rtionship with Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s sister. If their rtionship did not work out, then she would be so embarrassed to meet Zhang Li Xue again. There were voices of reason, telling her why she should say yes and why she should tell him no. Her heart was inclining to one side. Slowly, Fang Su Jin nodded. His eyes lit up. Zhang Yi Hai thought that he had seen Fang Su Jin nod, but there was also a part of him that told him that he was seeing things. Before he could confirm her answer, he should not be too happy. ¡°Sister Fang, you nodded.¡± Zhang Yi Hai swallowed. He looked at her anxiously as he continued, ¡°That means, you agreed, right?¡± Fang Su Jin stared at him in frustration. She had already given him her answer, why was he still asking? Her lips parted as she whispered, ¡°Yes.¡± Her voice was wavering. Therefore, she took a deep breath to calm down. ¡°I agree.¡± Zhang Yi Hai inhaled a deep breath. The smile on his face was so bright and wide that his eyes turned crescent. The hopelessness he felt quickly disappeared and was reced by something else. It was a happiness that he could not describe. Fang Su Jin looked at the young man in front of her in shock. She did not expect that Zhang Yi Hai would be this happy to hear her answer. In her opinion, Zhang Yi Hai was someone mature for his age. He often had a serious and unfriendly look on his face whenever he was following his sister around. Perhaps, it was because of that she was afraid of him. But at this moment, Zhang Yi Hai seemed very different. For the first time, Fang Su Jin thought that Zhang Yi Hai could also be this childish. Suddenly, she was pulled into his embrace again. This time, Zhang Yi Hai buried his face in the crook of her neck. ¡°Sister Fang, I won¡¯t regret this,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°I will also work hard so that you won¡¯t regret giving me a chance.¡± Her body stiffened as she felt his breath against her skin. Fang Su Jin lowered her head and nodded slowly. ¡°Okay.¡± Chapter 411 411 Lead This Good Student Astray Fang Su Jin bit her lips as she noticed that a certain someone could not stop staring at her. His gaze was too intense that she did not have the courage to look up. After a while, Fang Su Jin could no longer take it. She raised her head and spoke, ¡°Why are you looking at me like that?¡± Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. He was holding Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand as if he was never going to let go. ¡°If you¡¯re not going to say anything, then, I will go back to my room first.¡± Just as Fang Su Jin tried to stand up, Zhang Yi Hai tightened his grip on her hand and gave it a gentle tug. Fang Su Jin could only sit down again. Zhang Yi Hai smiled, thinking that his girlfriend was very adorable when she was shy. Worried that she would find an excuse to leave again, Zhang Yi Hai finally spoke, ¡°How long are you going to stay in Capital City this time?¡± As he asked his question, Zhang Yi Hai finally realized that he had forgotten something important. He had finally got himself a girlfriend, but he now realized that once Fang Su Jin returned to Y City, they were going to have a long-distance rtionship. ..... Thinking that he might not be able to see his girlfriend as much as he would like made him upset. At this time, Zhang Yi Hai wished that he could finish his study earlier and return to Y City. ¡°I guess I¡¯m going to stay here until the exhibition ends,¡± Fang Su Jin answered. ¡°Why?¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved a long sigh. ¡°I won¡¯t be able to see you once you go back to Y City.¡± Fang Su Jin was momentarily stunned to hear his words. ¡°Sister Fang, I¡¯m going to miss you.¡± Fang Su Jin felt the heat creep to her face very quickly. The young man that she had always been afraid of was very good at sweet talking. She lowered her gaze and muttered something about it. ¡°Then, are you going to miss me as well?¡± Fang Su Jin began to panic at his question. She was still not used to having Zhang Yi Hai treat her like this. It¡¯s probably going to take her a while before she had to learn to get used to it. ¡°It¡¯s gettingte. I should go back to my room and rest. I will still need to go to the exhibition tomorrow.¡± Fang Su Jin was quick to find an excuse to leave. Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. ¡°Then, can I look for you again tomorrow? Before you go back to Y City, I want to spend as much time as I can with you.¡± Fang Su Jin halted. After a brief second, she then nodded. ¡°Alright.¡± A faint smile curled on his lips. ¡°Then, should we have dinner together? I cane and find you again after my ss end.¡± Fang Su Jin seemed to realize that her boyfriend was still a college student. ¡°Aren¡¯t you busy? Your sister said that you should be busy in your final year.¡± ¡°I can make time for you.¡± Her heart skipped a beat. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about my study,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke again before Fang Su Jin could respond. ¡°I can assure you that I am a good student.¡± Fang Su Jin thought that she was about to lead this good student astray. She remembered that Zhang Li Xue had once mentioned that her parents would encourage the siblings to focus on their studies before they fell in love. But now, she had agreed to date this young man. Would his parents be upset when they found out about it? ¡°Well, you have to promise that you will focus on your study,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. ¡°I don¡¯t want to be the reason for your grade to drop.¡± Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. ¡°Alright, Sister Fang.¡± Fang Su Jin frowned when she saw the look on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face. She had this feeling as if she was being teased. ¡°It¡¯s gettingte,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°Sister Fang, you should go back to your room and rest. Tomorrow, I wille and find you again.¡± Zhang Yi Hai knew that it was the first day of Fang Su Jin¡¯s exhibition. She should be tired after meeting and entertaining a lot of people today. ¡°Alright.¡± Fang Su Jin stood up and halted upon noticing the time. ¡°What about you? It¡¯s alreadyte. Can you still return to your hostel? Don¡¯t you have a curfew?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about me. I am not staying at the hostel. It has been a while since I started to rent an apartment.¡± Fang Su Jin was surprised. It seemed that she had never heard about this from Zhang Li Xue. ¡°Then, you have to tell me when you arrived.¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled again. He seemed to be very satisfied with Fang Su Jin¡¯s concern for him. The two of them left the garden together and headed to the elevator. Fang Su Jin walked Zhang Yi Hai to the lobby and was going to watch him as he leaves. Just then, Zhang Yi Hai turned around again and spoke, ¡°Sister Fang, I have never been in a rtionship before. Therefore, I might not be very good at dating.¡± He inhaled a deep breath and continued. ¡°I hope that you would tell me if I do something wrong or something that upset you.¡± Before Fang Su Jin could say a word, Zhang Yi Hai leaned over and kissed her on the cheek. His sudden action surprised her. Her CPU was overloaded. Fang Su Jin stood without moving. Her eyes were wide and her cheek was red. Zhang Yi Hai looked at his girlfriend and thought that her expression was too cute. ¡°Sister Fang, I will find you again tomorrow. Don¡¯t forget. Tomorrow, we will have our official date.¡± Zhang Yi Hai shed her another smile before he turned around to leave. Meanwhile, it took Fang Su Jin a while to snap out of her trance. Noticing that Zhang Yi Hai was no longer around, Fang Su Jin cupped her cheeks with both hands and thought that the temperature was a little high. Then, she recalled Zhang Yi Hai¡¯sst words to her. Official date? Chapter 412 412 Discussion with the Art Association Fang Su Jin returned to her room with a dazed look on her face. She recalled everything that happened and thought that everything was too surreal. Somehow, she had let Zhang Yi Hai coax her into agreeing to a rtionship. Just like that, she was now someone¡¯s girlfriend. Moreover, her boyfriend was someone a few years younger than her. Her face turned red again. She patted her cheeks and slowly calmed down. Fang Su Jin had never thought that one day, she would be dating her friend¡¯s little brother. She thought of their interactions from their younger days and could not understand just what is it that makes Zhang Yi Hai like her. And what was it that makes her like him? Zhang Yi Hai... he¡¯s very good-looking. Although he might look a little fierce, Zhang Yi Hai could also be very gentle. Fang Su Jin could not figure out just when did she start having feelings for this young man. ..... The notification from her phone snapped her out of her trance. Fang Su Jin reached for her phone and was surprised to see a text message from Zhang Yi Hai, telling her that he had arrived at his apartment. She nced at the time and realized that she has been staying in a daze for too long. After a brief hesitation, Fang Su Jin replied to his text, telling him to rest well. Then, she tossed her phone to her bed before dashing to the bathroom to take a shower. She did not want to wait for his reply, worrying that the young man was going to say something that would stir her heart. ... On the next day, Fang Su Jin headed to the exhibition center again. This time, she noticed that there were a lot of peopleing to the exhibition aspared to yesterday. Seeing how there were a lot of people looking at and discussing her paintings made her feel anxious. ¡°Su Jin.¡± Hearing her name, Fang Su Jin turned around to find Teacher Jiang walking in her direction with a bright smile on his face. ¡°Teacher Jiang,¡± Fang Su Jin greeted her mentor. The elder man swept his gaze across the room and smiled. ¡°It seemed that there were a lot of peopleing today.¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°I was surprised to see the people as well.¡± Teacher Jiangughed. ¡°The reporters from the Blue Media Group worked quite fast. They interviewed everyone yesterday, and the article about this exhibition was already publishedst evening. Su Jin, this is good.¡± Fang Su Jin smiled, upon seeing that her mentor was in a good mood. ¡°That¡¯s right, Su Jin, you should be free this afternoon, right?¡± Teacher Jiang spoke. Fang Su Jin thought of her schedule and nodded. She actually nned to stay at the exhibition for a while to look around. Then, perhaps, she would head back to the hotel and catch up with her sleep. Last night, Fang Su Jin could not sleep very well due to some excitement. ¡°I should be free.¡± The smile on her mentor¡¯s face widened. ¡°Then, let¡¯s go to lunch together. I want to introduce you to some people from the Art Association. The other artists will be joining as well.¡± ¡°Teacher Jiang, I will listen to your arrangement.¡± The student and teacher chatted for a while before Teacher Jiang left to settle a few things. Fang Su Jin stayed around the exhibition center for a while until it was time for lunch. When the timees, Fang Su Jin followed her mentor to a restaurant nearby. As soon as they entered the private room, there was already a few other artists waiting in the private room. When the people from Capital City Art Association arrived, they started to discuss their n to bring this exhibition to F Country. Fang Su Jin was not surprised as she had heard her mentor mention this n yesterday. However, she was still surprised to hear that the discussion with the people in F Country had gone smoothly and that the exhibition would happen sooner than they thought. With the report from the Blue Media Group, they expected that the exhibition was going to be popr. It would be better to hold the exhibition in F Country sooner while the people were still talking about them. The discussion with the people from the Art Associationsted longer than they thought it would. When it ended, Fang Su Jin decided to head back to the exhibition center to pick up some belongings that she had left there. To her surprise, Fang Su Jin found a familiar silhouette standing in front of her paintings, just like yesterday. Fang Su Jin stood rooted on the ground while staring at the young man. He was tall and his back was wide. Fang Su Jin recalled watching this simr view in the past when Zhang Yi Hai had suddenly appeared to save her from some troublemakers. Looking at this scenery before her gave her this feeling that she could rely on him. Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s tall figure and wide shoulders gave her a sense of security. As if he could sense her gaze, Zhang Yi Hai turned around slowly. His lips turned up into a gentle smile as he met her eyes. ¡°Sister Fang.¡± Zhang Yi Hai called as he walked to her. ¡°When did youe?¡± ¡°A while ago,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°The staff said you went with your mentor for a discussion.¡± ¡°Then, you decided to wait?¡± ¡°Mhm...¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Why did you get here so early?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. She lowered her gaze as she pushed a few strands of hair behind her ear. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you areing in the evening? Don¡¯t you have a ss to attend?¡± Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. ¡°Sister Fang, look at the time.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at the time and noticed that it was quitete. The exhibition center was about to close in less than two hours. The discussion with the Art Associationsted that long? ¡°My ss ended earlier,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke again. ¡°I miss you, so I decided toe earlier to find you.¡± Fang Su Jin looked up again when she heard his words. Then, her heartbeat elerated. Chapter 413 413 Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s ssmate Zhang Yi Hai looked at his shy girlfriend and smiled. In the past, he often saw the scared look on her face as well as her crying face. Now that he often saw her reddened face, Zhang Yi Hai thought that he liked this look the best. ¡°Are you going back soon?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°Actually, I don¡¯t have to stay until the end.¡± ¡°It¡¯s still a little early for dinner,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Sister Fang, should we go for a walk first?¡± Fang Su Jin recalled Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s words again. Today should be their first official date, right? ¡°Then, you wait for me first,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°I¡¯ll go and pick up my things first.¡± Before Zhang Yi Hai could say a word, Fang Su Jin quickly made her escape. She went back to the staff¡¯s room and took her time toe out again. It took her a while to finally calm down again. Fang Su Jin grabbed her bag and took a deep breath before shee out again. ..... However, the moment she stepped out, Fang Su Jin saw that Zhang Yi Hai was talking to two beautiful girls. Her movement halted. Fang Su Jin stared at them with a dazed look on her face. Just in time, the girls turned their heads and smiled as they saw Fang Su Jin. Suddenly, they left Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s side and walked over to her side. ¡°Sister Fang!¡± Fang Su Jin was puzzled upon seeing that the girls know her name. She turned her head to Zhang Yi Hai, hoping that he would tell her what was going on. ¡°Sister Fang, did you forget about me?¡± Fang Su Jin stared at the girls and thought that their faces were a little familiar. She had seen their face before... ¡°I¡¯m Ji Xin Xin,¡± the girl spoke again. She then pointed to her friend, ¡°This is Shen Wei.¡± It was then that she realized that she had met these girls before. Thest time she had an exhibition in Capital City, Zhang Yi Hai invited his ssmates to attend her exhibition. Later, she followed him and hang up with his friends. ¡°We saw the article online,¡± Ji Xin Xin spoke. ¡°If only we knew that this exhibition started yesterday, we would havee sooner.¡± She nced at Zhang Yi Hai who was behind them. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai did not say anything to us.¡± Fang Su Jin recalled that Ji Xin Xin was Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s ssmate and that she happened to like him.. As the thought came to her mind, Fang Su Jin¡¯s turned to Zhang Yi Hai with a frown. Her heart was feeling unhappy. Why was his peach blossoming to find her? ¡°Sister Fang, should we go out and have dinner together?¡± Ji Xin Xin said. She nced at Zhang Yi Hai and smiled shyly. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, what do you think.¡± Her eyes were full of hope. ¡°That¡¯s not good,¡± Zhang Yi Hai frowned. He looked at Ji Xin Xin and Shen Wei as he walked over to Fang Su Jin¡¯s side. ¡°Sister Fang and I have an important matter to deal with. Sorry, but we cannot entertain you this time.¡± Fang Su Jin was quick to notice that the girls¡¯ expressions had quickly changed. Before she coulde up with an excuse, Zhang Yi Hai tugged her hand and led her out of the exhibition center. As she turned around, Fang Su Jin could see the disappointment on Ji Xin Xin¡¯s face. Instead of feeling happy about it, Fang Su Jin was feeling slightly guilty. She knew that this youngdy liked Zhang Yi Hai. In the beginning, Ji Xin Xin tried to get close to Zhang Yi Hai through her. In the end, she was the one who stayed beside Zhang Yi Hai. Fang Su Jin did not know how she should feel about this. After Zhang Yi Hai had dragged her far enough, Fang Su Jin began to struggle to make him stop. However, the young man continued to pull her hand along the street. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai,¡± Fang Su Jin heaved as she moved her hand around. ¡°It hurts.¡± Her words finally made him stop. Zhang Yi Hai turned around quickly to inspect her wrist. His brow furrowed upon noticing the slight redness around the area. He raised his head to look at Fang Su Jin and saw her misty eyes. Just like that, Zhang Yi Hai began to panic. It hasn¡¯t been a day since he finally got himself a girlfriend but he had already hurt her. Swiftly, Zhang Yi Hai loosened his grip on her wrist. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± His thumb was rubbing the red area. Fang Su Jin¡¯s skin was white and sensitive. Just holding her a little tightly could hurt her. Zhang Yi Hai made a mental reminder that he should be very careful with his girlfriend. After all, Fang Su Jin was different than his gangster-like sister. ¡°Does it still hurt?¡± Fang Su Jin shook her head. She was still not used to Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gentleness. ¡°Then, did I hurt you anywhere else?¡± ¡°No.¡± Fang Su Jin lied. Her legs were hurting a little bit. Zhang Yi Hai had a pair of long legs while she was a little shorter than him. Just now, he walked a little fast and she had to try to catch up with him. However, seeing the worried look on his face, Fang Su Jin decided not to tell him the truth. ¡°But... Zhang Yi Hai, can you walk a little slower?¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°It¡¯s hard to catch up with you.¡± It was only then that Zhang Yi Hai realized that he was such in a hurry that he had forgotten to look at her. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I will be more careful.¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke with a serious look on his face. Seeing his face made Fang Su Jin chuckle. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze and smiled. She could not understand much, but Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s attitude was a little adorable and it made her heart more at ease. ¡°But... why are you leaving so quickly?¡± Zhang Yi Hai exhaled lightly. ¡°I don¡¯t want to stay around and make you misunderstand.¡± In the beginning, Fang Su Jin often tells him to date girls his age. Zhang Yi Hai did not want his girlfriend to misunderstand that he was interested in those girls. Chapter 414 414 An Underground Rtionship Fang Su Jin was stunned upon hearing Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s answer. She stared at him for a while and thought that this young man was a little silly. ¡°You run away so fast,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. ¡°Aren¡¯t you worried that I might misunderstand that you wanted to stop me from meeting your other girlfriend?¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face changed again and he was looking at Fang Su Jin anxiously. He thought that his move was enough not to make his girlfriend misunderstand. Zhang Yi Hai had never expected that escaping them would make Fang Su Jin misunderstand him further. Actually, this was not the first time that Ji Xin Xin tried to approach him. However, he would feel ufortable whenever this girl get close to him. Unknowingly, his reaction when he saw her again was to get as far as he could. Moreover, he noticed the look on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face when she saw him and his two ssmates together. He just did not want to make her feel ufortable. ¡°Sister Fang, it¡¯s not like that.¡± Zhang Yi Hai tried to exin, but he did not know whether she was going to believe his words. Seeing the look on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face made her chuckle again. ¡°I won¡¯t misunderstand this time.¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved in relief. He reminded himself to think carefully before he take any action in the future. ..... ¡°Sister Fang, are you teasing me?¡± ¡°You think too much. Didn¡¯t you say that today would be our first date?¡± Fang Su Jin spoke with a reddened face. ¡°Then, you should have something nned. Where are you nning to take me?¡± Just like that, Zhang Yi Hai stopped thinking about his previous worry. Thinking of their first date put him in a good mood again. Zhang Yi Hai decided that he was going to coax his girlfriend and make her happier today. He already promised that he would work hard so that both of them would never regret trying. He stretched his hand again and grabbed Fang Su Jins¡¯ hand again. This time, he intertwined their fingers together and held her hand tightly. When he looked up, Zhang Yi Hai noticed that Fang Su Jin was staring at their hands. ¡°Sister Fang, is this alright?¡± Fang Su Jin held her breath as his warmth spread to her hand. She looked around and finally heaved a breath of relief when she did not see anyone around looking at them. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± ¡°Then, let¡¯s go.¡± Zhang Yi Hai turned around and led Fang Su Jin as they walked along the street. This time, he reminded himself to walk a little slower so that Fang Su Jin could catch up with him. Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze and smiled as he tried to match her pace. Although there was not a lot of difference in their height, Zhang Yi Hai noticed that Fang Su Jin liked to walk slowly. It seemed that he will have to get used to this pace in the future. There was a park nearby area. Zhang Yi Hai nned to walk around the park with Fang Su Jin for a while before he would bring her to dinner. As they walk around, Zhang Yi Hai noticed that there were a lot of couples walking around the ce as well. He nced at Fang Su Jin and smiled. Seeing that Fang Su Jin continued to lower her gaze made him chuckle. Zhang Yi Hai gave her hand a little tug, pulling her closer to him. The moment she looked up, Zhang Yi Hai spoke, ¡°Sister Fang, are you afraid of me?¡± Fang Su Jin panicked for a few seconds before she calm down. She lowered her gaze and spoke, ¡°Of course, not. Why would I be afraid of you? You¡¯re thinking too much. Zhang Yi Hai, you¡¯re younger than me. Why should I be afraid of you?¡± Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. ¡°Then, why don¡¯t you dare to look at me?¡± Fang Su Jin raised her head to meet his gaze. Slowly, her face gradually turned red. ¡°I¡¯m not afraid,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. ¡°I¡¯m just shy.¡± The smile on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face widened as he heard her words. He could not help but think that his girlfriend is really adorable. A softugh escaped him and Fang Su Jin¡¯s brow tightened. ¡°Why are youughing at me?¡± ¡°I¡¯m notughing at you. I just thought that my girlfriend is really cute.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s cheek turned red again, realizing that she was being teased. Moreover, Zhang Yi Hai called her his girlfriend and the words made her heartbeat elerate. ¡°Who is your girlfriend?¡± Fang Su Jin mumbled. Her voice was soft, but Zhang Yi Hai still heard them loud and clear. ¡°Of course, my girlfriend is you.¡± Zhang Yi Hai stretched his hand to touch her cheek. ¡°Sister Fang, you have agreed to date me. You can¡¯t change your mind now.¡± It was hard enough for him to coax Fang Su Jin into agreeing. Zhang Yi Hai was not about to let her change her mind so quickly or regret her decision. A faint sigh escaped him. It seemed that he will have to make her adapt to this situation slowly. Zhang Yi Hai was aware that Fang Su Jin was still minding their age difference. ¡°I didn¡¯t...¡± ¡°Then... Since we are dating, should I stop calling you Sister Fang?¡± Zhang Yi Hai stared at her face for a long time. His lips turned into a smile as he called, ¡°Su Jin?¡± Her heart skipped a beat. Fang Su Jin felt as if her mind just exploded. Zhang Yi Hai had deliberately lowered his voice, making it sound a little maic. Her heart trembled just by listening to him calling her name. ¡°Do you think it¡¯s alright?¡± Fang Su Jin bit her lips and nodded. After a brief silence, she spoke again, ¡°But you must not call my name in front of others. I... don¡¯t want your sister to know about it yet.¡± An underground rtionship? ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Yi Hai agreed. Judging by Fang Su Jin¡¯s reaction, Zhang Yi Hai had a feeling that he will have to hide their rtionship for a long time until Fang Su Jin wasfortable enough to be with him. Chapter 415 415 My Girlfriend After walking around in the park for a while, Zhang Yi Hai realized that Fang Su Jin¡¯s posture was beginning to rx. She was no longer as rigid whenever he stood next to her. Seeing that it was time for dinner, Zhang Yi Hai brought her over to a restaurant nearby the garden. Fang Su Jin looked at the surroundings and thought that this restaurant was quite romantic. The restaurant was just beside theke. There were a lot of trees surrounding them. There were fairy lights everywhere around the ce. As soon as they walked over, Zhang Yi Hai gave his name before the waiter brought them over to their table. Zhang Yi Hai helped to pull the chair for his girlfriend before he sat down across from her. He watched as Fang Su Jin looked around the ce and smiled. ¡°What do you think of this ce?¡± Fang Su Jin looked around the ce and noticed that there was a lot of couples around the ce. ¡°Do youe over frequently?¡± ¡°Of course, not.¡± Zhang Yi Hai coughed. ¡°This was my first time. I heard about this ce from my friends and thought that I coulde over with you. I heard that the food here is quite good.¡± Zhang Yi Hai had made their preparation for their first date. He asked around and finally found out that this ce was quite popr among couples. If it was not because of Fang Su Jin, there was no way that he would be visiting this kind of restaurant. ..... He saw on the inte that girls liked going to this kind of restaurant. Therefore, he decided to take Fang Su Jin here on their first date to impress her. The waitere over to send over the menu and exined a little bit about the restaurant¡¯s specialties before he finally walked away to give them some space to consider. ¡°What do you want to eat?¡± Fang Su Jin looked at the menu and finally made her decision. They ordered their food and Zhang Yi Hai thanked the waiter before turning to Fang Su Jin again. Now that the waiter had left, Zhang Yi Hai noticed that Fang Su Jin had started to get quiet again. ¡°Earlier, did you and the Art Association discuss your exhibition?¡± Zhang Yi Hai thought that it would be better to talk to Fang Su Jin about something that she would befortable with. Last time, Zhang Yi Hai was around when Teacher Jiang spoke about the exhibition in F Country. He had heard a little bit about it, but Fang Su Jin still had not made her decision when they parted after dinner. Fang Su Jin began to rx upon hearing his question. This was a topic that she could talk about without feeling awkward. ¡°Un.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°My mentor thinks that it would be good for me to join the exhibition. It would give me the chance to grow and make my name.¡± ¡°Have they decided when they were going to hold the exhibition?¡± ¡°ording to the association, maybe in another two months.¡± Zhang Yi Hai seemed to be pondering about something. ¡°Then, you have to tell me when you are going to F Country.¡± Fang Su Jin took a sip from her drink and asked absentmindedly, ¡°Why?¡± ¡°What do you mean, why?¡± Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. ¡°Of course, it¡¯s because I wanted to know what is my girlfriend up to.¡± The word, ¡®my girlfriend¡¯ made her cheek a little hot. For a brief moment, Fang Su Jin did not dare to look at the young man in front of her. Zhang Yi Hai continued to talk to her about her exhibition just so that Fang Su Jin would not feel awkward around him. The two of them had known each other for years, but this might be the first time that they have talked so much. At the end of their dinner, Zhang Yi Hai realized that Fang Su Jin was really different than what he had thought. He liked hearing Fang Su Jin talk about her paintings. Her eyes seemed to shine brightly. Eventually, their dinner ended in a good atmosphere. Seeing that the waiter hade with their bills, Fang Su Jin took out her wallet, wanting to pay for their meal. However, Zhang Yi Hai stopped her in time and let the waiter tap his card. Fang Su Jin looked at this scene, feeling slightly guilty. Her boyfriend was still studying and she did not feelfortable letting him pay for her meal. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Zhang Yi Hai was quick to notice Fang Su Jin¡¯s mood. ¡°You should let me pay for the food.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. I can still afford to buy my girlfriend some lunch.¡± ¡°Actually, you don¡¯t have to pay for my meal,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, you are still studying.¡± Zhang Yi Hai stared at her and smiled. ¡°I am not using my parents¡¯ money if that is what you are worried about. Su Jin, I might still be a student, but I have some ie myself.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± ¡°I made some investment to start up apany with my friends. Although it hasn¡¯t been for a long time, we still made some money from it.¡± Fang Su Jin seemed to recall that her friend, Zhang Li Xue had mentioned something about her little brother having been busy with his friends. She wondered if this was what she talked about. ¡°What sort ofpany you¡¯re investing in?¡± Zhang Yi Hai was happy that Fang Su Jin seemed to be interested in what he did. He told her about his ITpany. In the beginning, thispany was part of his assignment with his friends. Later, they thought that this business had a lot of potentials and decided to work on it. As they were just starting, his uncle was helping him with the start-up and had given them some advice. Zhang Yi Hai thought that he was lucky to have his uncle who would help them so much in thispany. Fang Su Jin was surprised to learn about what he does. No wonder he could join his father to talk about business and the economy. Zhang Yi Hai was active in sports and his study. Her boyfriend was too good. Fang Su Jin wondered just how did she get herself an excellent boyfriend like Zhang Yi Hai. Her phone rang just as her mind was wandering somewhere else. Fang Su Jin nced at the caller ID and saw Zhang Li Xue¡¯s name. Instantly, she started to panic. Chapter 416 416 Sneezing Zhang Yi Hai noticed the strange look on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face and peeked at her phone. The look on his face changed the moment Zhang Yi Hai saw her sister¡¯s face on the phone. Unexpectedly, his sister was making a video call to Fang Su Jin. The two of them exchanged a nce. Zhang Yi Hai inhaled a deep breath to calm down. Then, he moved slightly away and motioned her to pick up the phone. Fang Su Jin inhaled a deep breath before she finally swiped her finger on the screen. ¡°Su Jin!¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s cheerful voice was loud and clear. She looked around and was quick to notice her friend¡¯s surroundings. ¡°You¡¯re outside?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Fang Su Jin nced at Zhang Yi Hai before she quickly looked away. ¡°I was out for dinner. Why are you calling at this time?¡± ¡°Of course, I¡¯m calling to check on you,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°It was your exhibition opening day yesterday. I sent you a bouquet through my brother. Did he not send it to you?¡± It was then that Fang Su Jin recalled that yesterday, Zhang Yi Hai had shown up at the exhibition center with two bouquets in his hand. He did mention that one of them was from his sister. ..... Fang Su Jin nned to text her friend and thank her for her support. However, she was busy with some matters yesterday. When she finally returned to her room again, her mind was preupied with something else. Because of that, she did not get enough sleep and in the end, Fang Su Jin forgot to text her friend. ¡°I got it,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke quickly. ¡°Your brother stopped by the exhibition center yesterday and sent me the flowers. Li Xue, thank you.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled brightly upon hearing her friend¡¯s words. ¡°Su Jin, I¡¯m sorry. I didn¡¯t get to attend your exhibition again this time.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. Just focus on recuperating from your injury first. Next time, you can attend my exhibition with Doctor Bai.¡± Zhang Li Xue had a sheepish smile on her face. ¡°How was it? I saw the report on the inte. The review looks good.¡± Just then, a gust of wind blew over and Zhang Yi Hai sneezed. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s sharp hearing picked up the sound. Her brow furrowed as she found that the sneezing sounded a little familiar. ¡°Su Jin, are you with someone?¡± Fang Su Jin gripped her phone tighter and forced herself to calm down. Fortunately, Zhang Yi Hai was standing away from the camera and Zhang Li Xue was unable to see him. ¡°No. Why do you ask?¡± Zhang Li Xue put a hand on her chin. ¡°That¡¯s strange. I thought that the sneezing sounded familiar.¡± ¡°It was probably the passersby,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke quickly. ¡°I¡¯m taking a walk at the park to digest my dinner. There are a few people, but no one that I know.¡± She nced at Zhang Yi Hai and saw his smile. Fang Su Jin quickly looked away before she would do something that would make her friend suspect that she was telling a lie. ¡°Maybe I was just thinking too much.¡± Fang Su Jin heaved in relief when her friend no longer thought about the sneezing. The two friends continued to chat about Fang Su Jin¡¯s exhibition for a long time. Suddenly, Fang Su Jin suddenly saw a familiar figure on the screen. Zhang Li Xue turned around and smiled happily. She looked at Fang Su Jin again and spoke, ¡°Su Jin, I have to go now. Bai Qi had just returned from the hospital.¡± Fang Su Jin stared at the screen speechlessly as she watched Zhang Li Xue¡¯s happy expression. She wondered if Zhang Li Xue was only calling her because she was bored because her Doctor Bai was not home yet. Now that the man was at home, this friend quickly wanted to end the call. After exchanging a few words, the two of them finally ended their call. She inhaled a deep breath as she slid her phone into her purse. Fang Su Jin was d that her friend did not notice anything. When she looked up again, Zhang Yi Hai inched closer with a strange smile on his face. ¡°What are you smiling about?¡± Fang Su Jin pretended to be angry. ¡°Su Jin, I just thought that you are adorable.¡± Fang Su Jin narrowed her eyes. Clearly, she did not believe in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s nonsense. ¡°Are you that scared that my sister will learn about us?¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved a sigh. ¡°How long are we going to hide our rtionship from others?¡± Her brow rose. ¡°Are you anxious to let others know that we are seeing each other?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°You are my girlfriend. Why should I hide it from others? Actually, I think that my sister would be thrilled for us if she knew that we are together. My sister likes you very much.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze. Her cheek reddened as she recalled how Zhang Li Xue had asked her to call her ¡®sister-inw¡¯. ¡°But, let¡¯s not rush into it. We only got together for a day. Let¡¯s wait for a while longer.¡± ¡°How long should I wait?¡± Fang Su Jin pondered over his question. ¡°Let¡¯s wait until you graduate.¡± Zhang Yi Hai frowned. He might be in his final year, but Zhang Yi Hai thought that it would take a while before he could graduate. He wanted to be in a rtionship openly, but he decided to respect Fang Su Jin¡¯s wish. ¡°I know that your parents wanted you to focus on your study,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. ¡°I don¡¯t want to get you into trouble.¡± ¡°Are you worried about me?¡± Fang Su Jin met his gaze and nodded. ¡°Your parents can be quite strict. Thest time they misunderstood our rtionship, I saw that you were almost beaten by your father.¡± She still remembered his father¡¯s dark face as he stood in front of her door. It scared her so much. Fortunately, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s mother was also around. Otherwise, she did not know how scared she would be. Zhang Yi Hai stretched his hand and patted Fang Su Jin on her head. It was a strange feeling, but thinking that Fang Su Jin was worried about him made him feel happy. Zhang Yi Hai gathered her into his embrace and pressed a kiss on top of her head. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about this. When the timees and my parents learned about us, I promise that I will handle them. Su Jin, you don¡¯t have to be afraid. Just stay beside me and let me do the rest.¡± Chapter 417 417 Zhang Yi Hai, You are Really Great After dinner, the couple decided to walk around and talk instead of doing something else. They had just begun to date and it seemed that there was a lot for them to learn about each other. Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai nned to take it slow with their rtionship. He could understand Fang Su Jin¡¯s concern and thought that he should coax her and let her know that the two of them would be alright. There might be a lot of differences between them, but they would be alright if they worked together. As long as they have feelings for each other, nothing was impossible. However, after talking to Fang Su Jin for a while, Zhang Yi Hai began to notice the tiredness around her eyes. A helpless sigh escaped him. Zhang Yi Hai wished that he could spend his time with his girlfriend a little longer, but seeing her tired face made him distressed. He knew that Fang Su Jin has been working hard on her exhibition for the past few days and did not get proper rest. What he did not know was that Fang Su Jin was unable to sleep well because of him. Their rtionship had changed and Fang Su Jin was still finding it hard to believe that she was dating him. ¡°Should we go back to your hotel?¡± ..... ¡°Ah?¡¯ Fang Su Jin turned with a shocked look on her face. Zhang Yi Hai suddenly understood that a certain someone had misunderstood his words. He lowered his head and coughed. ¡°Su Jin, I don¡¯t mean anything. What I mean is, if you are tired, then, should I walk you back to your hotel?¡± A shade of pink appeared on her cheek, knowing that she was thinking too much and this has caused a misunderstanding. She should know that Zhang Yi Hai was not someone reckless. Fang Su Jin nced at the time and nodded. ¡°Alright.¡± Moreover, her legs were a little tired after walking around. Zhang Yi Hai tightened his sp around Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand. He raised it and pressed his lips against the back of her hand. Then, he walked her to the hotel. Unexpectedly, it did not take them a long time to arrive at the hotel. In a while, they are going to arrive at the hotel. Zhang Yi Hai let out a helpless sigh. He was hoping that he could spend a longer time, walking with his girlfriend along the street. But, who would guess that they would arrive so soon? Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze to look at their intertwined fingers. Then he looked up again at the hotel¡¯s signage above them. He was really unwilling to part, especially knowing that they only have a week to stay together. Once the exhibition ended and Fang Su Jin returned to Y City again, it would be hard for him to see her again. As he shifted his gaze, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s eyes caught the sight of something across the street. He gave it a thought and turned to Fang Su Jin again. ¡°Su Jin, apany me to a ce.¡± Before she could answer, Zhang Yi Hai had already pulled her in a direction. They arrived at the small arcade across the street. As she was still wondering what was going on, Zhang Yi Hai stood in front of the w machine and looked at her. ¡°Su Jin, pick one. Which one do you like?¡± It took her a few seconds to figure out what Zhang Yi Hai wanted to do. ¡°Are you going to y and catch one for me?¡± ¡°Hmm...¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Although it might not seem like it, I am quite good at this game.¡± Previously, his Auntie Song who loved to y games so much had taught him and his sister to operate the w machine. Zhang Yi Hai was not that interested in the dolls, but he still think that catching them was fun. Fang Su Jin chuckled. ¡°Are you going to get one for me?¡± ¡°I should give you something as a token of our first date.¡± He wanted to give her something, but he had already given her some flowers yesterday. Buying some expensive stuff would make him appear pretentious. It would be better to give her a stuffed doll. Fang Su Jin¡¯s cheek burned upon hearing his reason. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, are you sure that you never had a girlfriend before? Why do I think that you seemed very good at dating?¡± ¡°You are very close to my sister. Shouldn¡¯t you know if I had dated someone or not?¡± ¡°Your sister might be keeping some information from me.¡± Zhang Yi Hai stared at Fang Su Jin for a long time until thetter could no longer bear his prating gaze. ¡°It¡¯s not that I am experienced. But Su Jin, I already promised that I will work hard. I¡¯m not sure if what I am doing is right; I just like you and I want to do my best to impress you.¡± Her heartbeat elerated again. Zhang Yi Hai was often a man of few words. But recently, he seemed to be quite good with his words. Her heart was now dripping with honey. Fang Su Jin shifted her gaze to the stuffed animal in the w machine again. After looking for a while, Fang Su Jin finally pointed to the fluff and cute fox buried among the other stuffed animals. ¡°That one. I want that one.¡± Zhang Yi Hai followed her line of gaze and raised a brow. ¡°Su Jin, it seemed that you are doubting my skills.¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± She blinked her eyes innocently. ¡°I think the fox looked very cute.¡± Zhang Yi Hai did not believe her words. Still, he turned around and changed his money to a few tokens. Then, he operated the machine and tried to catch the fox that Fang Su Jin wanted. On the first try, Zhang Yi Hai caught a fluffy alpaca. Seeing that he had failed to catch the one she pointed at made herugh. However, Fang Su Jin then realized that Zhang Yi Hai had deliberately caught that alpaca just so he could make some space for the fox. The w machine moved again. Zhang Yi Hai pressed the button and let the w grab the fox. A few secondster, Fang Su Jin found that she was holding an alpaca in one hand and a fox in another. She really did not expect that Zhang Yi Hai would be able to catch the fox. When she raised her head again, Zhang Yi Hai had a rare smug smile on his face. ¡°What do you think?¡± ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, you are really great.¡± Chapter 418 418 What was She Thinking? Zhang Yi Haiughed happily. He felt that being praised by his girlfriend gave him a different feeling. His confidence was boosted and it felt as if he could do anything. He hasn¡¯t felt this way in such a long time. Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin was still looking at the stuffed animals in her hand. She was still in a daze, thinking of how he had suddenly obtained two stuffed animals in her hand. When Zhang Yi Hai bragged about catching the stuffed animal of her choice, Fang Su Jin thought that Zhang Yi Hai was only bragging. She did not think that he would really be able to catch the one she pointed at in just a couple of tries. Fang Su Jin gave the stuffed animals a gentle squeeze. It was soft and fluffy just the way she had imagined it. Subconsciously, the corner of her lips tilted up to a smile. Zhang Yi Hai was still secretly observing his girlfriend¡¯s face when he saw the smile on her face. It was not the first time he had seen her smile, but Zhang Yi Hai thought that the smile on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face at this time was especially pretty. His heart skipped a beat. Suddenly, Zhang Yi Hai was in a trance. He was unable to look away from her. At this time, Zhang Yi Hai had the urge to lean over and kiss her lips... Her red lips looked very soft and inviting. Fang Su Jin raised her head and saw the way Zhang Yi Hai was looking at her. Swiftly, she looked away, avoiding his gaze. ¡°We already got the stuffed animals. I think it¡¯s time for me to return to the hotel first.¡± ..... Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze, feeling a little regretful that he was unable to look at her for a while longer. ¡°Alright. Let me hold this for you.¡± Without waiting for her reply, Zhang Yi Hai grabbed the alpaca in her hand. While Fang Su Jin was still in a daze, Zhang Yi Hai held her hand tightly again. Their hands intertwined as he led her to the hotel. As they walked across the street, Fang Su Jin held the fox tighter and stared at Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s broad shoulder. Although he had tried to walk slowly, his long legs still could make him walk fast. In a short time, they arrived in front of the hotel. Zhang Yi Hai apanied Fang Su Jin in and finally stopped in front of the elevator. At this time, there were not a lot of people around. Fang Su Jin held the fox tightly and spoke, ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, thank you for today.¡± She raised the fox in her hand and waved it around. ¡°And for this too.¡± They did not do anything other than walk around and have their dinner while chatting about a lot of things. However, Fang Su Jin still thought that this was enough to make her happy. Or perhaps, it was because she was spending her time with the person she liked. Time seemed to pass by quickly when she was with him. ¡°I should go up now,¡± Fang Su Jin said when she realized that Zhang Yi Hai has been holding her hand as if he never wanted to let go. His brow tightened. ¡°Un. Then, I¡¯lle again and see you tomorrow?¡± Fang Su Jin was surprised that Zhang Yi Hai was still nning to find her tomorrow. But then, she realized that the two of them would not be able to see each other that much once she returned to Y City. ¡°Alright.¡± Fang Su Jin quickly agreed. ¡°But, aren¡¯t you busy?¡± ¡°I can leave and apany you for dinner.¡± Fang Su Jin felt a little better. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll see you tomorrow.¡± She pressed the fox to her chest. ¡°You... remember to study well.¡± Zhang Yi Hai let out a helpless sigh. Why does it feel as if he was listening to his mother¡¯s reminder? Zhang Yi Hai stuffed the alpaca into Fang Su Jin¡¯s arms, wanting her to take it with her as well. However, a few secondster, Zhang Yi Hai found the alpaca back in his hand. ¡°You don¡¯t want it?¡± ¡°I already have one.¡± Fang Su Jin raised the fox in her hand. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, you have to help me look after the other one.¡± Zhang Yi Hai stared at the alpaca for a long time. The fur was soft, but holding it with him while walking on the street to return to his apartment did not seem like a good idea. The alpaca soft plush did not suit his image. However, Fang Su Jin seemed as if she wanted him to have it very much. .after a brief hesitation, Zhang Yi Hai finally agreed. ¡°Alright. This is good too. I can look at it when I miss you.¡± Fang Su Jin stared at him in disbelief. It seemed that Zhang Yi Hai was good at saying words like this when she least expected them. Her gaze shifted to the alpaca in his hand. The stuffed animal was caught by him. Why would he watch it when he misses her? Subconsciously, Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes shifted to the fox in her hand. Then, should she look at this fox when she missed him as well? Fang Su Jin inhaled sharply as the thought came to her mind. What was she thinking? ¡°I better get going.¡± Fang Su Jin wanted to turn around and escape before her mind started to wander around to the ce it was not supposed to go. Just before she could press the elevator button, someone grabbed her arm, forcing her to turn around. Suddenly, a pair of warm and moist lips were pressed against hers into a kiss. This kisssted for a brief second before Zhang Yi Hai pulled away again. Her eyes widened as she stared at him in surprise. Fang Su Jin was unable to think straight. Her lips felt as if they no longer belonged to her. Why would Zhang Yi Hai suddenly kiss her? Chapter 419 419 Shut Up ¡°You...¡± Fang Su Jin managed to find her voice. ¡°Why would you suddenly...¡± Zhang Yi Hai saw the look on her face and thought that he had made a mistake. ¡°Did I do something wrong? Am I not allowed to kiss you?¡± Fang Su Jin was a little flustered. Why was he asking her this sort of question? ¡°It¡¯s not that you are not allowed to,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. She tucked a few strands of her hair behind her ear. ¡°It¡¯s just that, I was caught by surprise. You should warn me before you do anything.¡± She had already agreed to date him. As a couple, it was natural for them to be a little intimate, right? Just that, she had not expected that Zhang Yi Hai would act this quickly. After all, this was only their first date, right? Zhang Yi Hai heaved in relief upon hearing her words. Fortunately, he did not make any mistakes and Fang Su Jin was not angry. ¡°Then, can I kiss you again?¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. Her breath was stuck in her chest. Why didn¡¯t she know that Zhang Yi Hai could be this shameless? ..... ¡°Shut up.¡± Zhang Yi Hai was a little disheartened. Then, doesn¡¯t that mean that he cannot kiss her again? Seeing that the elevator door was open, Fang Su Jin quickly entered the elevator and pressed her level and the close button without saying another word to Zhang Yi Hai. Once the door was closed, Fang Su Jin finally lean on the wall and heaved a long sigh. She raised her hand to touch her lips. Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s kiss was still lingering on her lips. It was a feeling that she could not erase in a short time. She was tricked into that kiss. Her heart was beating fast as she thought of how Zhang Yi Hai had asked her if he could kiss her again. Suddenly her lip turned up into a smile and her face was red as a cooked lobster. Fang Su Jin was feeling giddy. The sound of the elevator door opening snapped her out of her trance. Noticing that she had reached her floor, Fang Su Jin walked out. She stood in front of her door and unlocked the door. Just then, her phone started to buzz. Fang Su Jin looked at her phone and saw that Zhang Yi Hai had sent her a few texts. As she closed the door behind her, Fang Su Jin took a few deep breaths to calm down. Only then that she read what Zhang Yi Hai had sent to her. ¡°Su Jin are you still angry?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. Don¡¯t be angry, alright?¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t like it, then, I won¡¯t do it anymore.¡± A few minutester, Zhang Yi Hai sent her another message. ¡°Then, rest well. I will talk to you tomorrow. Su Jin, good night.¡± A silly smile appeared on her face. Fang Su Jin stood there and reread Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s texts to her over and over again. Zhang Yi Hai actually thought that she was angry. The thought made herugh. In fact, she was not angry at all. She was just shy, especially after he had asked if he could kiss her again. Fang Su Jin did not want to let Zhang Yi Hai see her face Therefore, she quickly made her escape. After a while, Fang Su Jin finally replied to his text. She did not say anything, but only wished him a good night. Once Fang Su Jin had sent him the text message, she finally sat down on the sofa. Then, she finally realized that she was still holding the fox stuffed animal. Fang Su Jin raised the fox and stared at it for a long time. The cheeky smile on the fox¡¯s face resembled Zhang Yi Hai very much. Yes, it was this fox who tried to seduce her just now. Thinking of how that young man had caused some turbulence in her heart for the day made her snort. It was frustrating. Since she could not vent her feeling on Zhang Yi Hai, Fang Su Jin could only pinch the fox¡¯s face a few times. Then, she looked at the fox¡¯s cheeky face again and hesitated. Her heartbeat was going fast. Then, Fang Su Jin raised the fox and pressed her lips on the fox. She pulled away as soon as she noticed what she was doing, Fang Su Jin began to scream internally. What was she doing? Why was she kissing a doll and imagining it as someone else? Fang Su Jin, you crazy woman, what were you doing? When did you get this shameless? Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai was still wandering around the hotel lobby. After Fang Su Jin had left him, Zhang Yi Hai was in shock. He really thought that he had made a mistake and caused Fang Su Jin¡¯s wrath. It was the first time that he had a girlfriend and he was wondering if he had made a mistake when he kissed her without consent. Zhang Yi Hai actually regretted his action. He wanted to go over and look for Fang Su Jin. However, he was not a guest of the hotel, and therefore, he could not go up as he liked. Zhang Yi Hai could only stay in the lobby and text his girlfriend, hoping that she would no longer get angry at him. He waited for a while and sent her a few texts, but Fang Su Jin still did not reply to him. He realized that the hotel¡¯s staff were eyeing him suspiciously. However, Zhang Yi Hai decided to ignore them and stayed around. After waiting for a long time, finally, the phone in his hand started to buzz. Anxiously, Zhang Yi Hai went to check on the text message. The light in his eyes lit up when he saw Fang Su Jin¡¯s name. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, good night.¡± Other than those words, Fang Su Jin did not write anything else. Zhang Yi Hai reread the message, wondering if his girlfriend was still angry. He wanted to send her a message, but in the end, he could notpose anything. Perhaps, he should send her a gift and ask for her forgiveness again tomorrow. Chapter 420 420 A Special Guest On the next day, Fang Su Jin only showed up at the exhibition center after lunch hour. Initially, she did not n to show up at the center until it was a few hours before the exhibition would end. After two constructive sleepless nights, Fang Su Jin nned to catch up with her beauty sleep. However, Fang Su Jin got a call from someone and she had no other choice but to show up earlier. A special guest had shown up and she had to go over and greet her. Fortunately, her hotel was not that far from the exhibition center. When she arrived at the exhibition center, Fang Su Jin could see the older woman standing in front of one of her paintings. A sense of guilt came over when she saw the woman. Recently, she had agreed to date Zhang Yi Hai who was a few years younger than her. Seeing that his mother had shown up at her exhibition made her mind go wild. Thinking that the elder woman might know what they were up to made her anxious. After watching her for a while, Fang Su Jin inhaled a deep breath before walking over to greet her. However, before she could say a word, the woman had already turned around to look at her. ..... Their gazes met and the elderly woman shed her a smile. Fang Su Jin walked over and greeted her. ¡°Hello, aunt. Why are you here?¡± She swept her gaze around the ce and noted that the elderly woman hade alone. Fang Su Jin was relieved that Li Qin Yao did not show up with her husband. After thest incident at the hotel, Fang Su Jin was a little afraid of Zhang Yu Han. Thinking of the man¡¯s angry face when he showed up in front of her room a few months ago could still make her shiver. Fang Su Jin could see that Zhang Yi Hai resembled his father a lot. ¡°Hello, Su Jin,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. ¡°It was a coincidence. I was following your uncle on his business trip. I remember that Li Xue mentioned your exhibition here. Since I am here, I decided to stop by as well. I hope I was not disturbing you.¡± ¡°Of course, not. Aunt, thank you foring.¡± Li Qin Yao smiled. ¡°Congrattions. How was it? I saw that there were a lot of visitorsing to look at the paintings.¡± ¡°The reception isn¡¯t that bad,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. ¡°There are a lot of artists my age joining this exhibition as well. I think that is one of the reasons this exhibition this time is quite sessful.¡± ¡°Mmm... Aunt thinks your painting is very good too. Just now, I overheard a few peopleplimenting your paintings. Most of them were talking about colorposition. Aunt always liked how your paintings are very colorful.¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her head shyly. ¡°Really?¡± She was extremely happy to hearplimenting words from Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s mother. Li Qin Yao turned to look at one of the paintings on the wall. ¡°I think I like this one best. There is something in this painting that draws me in.¡± Fang Su Jin followed her line of gaze and inhaled a deep breath. This painting was the recent painting she drew. At that time, her mind was preupied with a certain someone and she was unable to make her decision. Her mentor said that the paintings were beautiful although it was a little different than what she always draw. Initially, Fang Su Jin did not n to put this painting on the exhibition, but her mentor talked her into it and sheter agreed. Just then, Li Qin Yao¡¯s phone started to ring. Fang Su Jin watched as the elder woman picked up the phone and waited at the side. Her gaze shifted to the painting again. If Li Qin Yao knew that she was thinking of Zhang Yi Hai while she was painting this one, what would she think? Li Qin Yao¡¯s call ended a few secondster. She turned to Fang Su Jin again and smiled. ¡°Su Jin, have you had your lunch yet? If you don¡¯t mind, would you apany me to eat?¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s heart was beating wildly. She wondered if Li Qin Yao was aware of her rtionship with Zhang Yi Hai and now, she wanted to ask her to back off. ¡°Actually, I nned to have lunch with my friend. However, something came up and she was unable toe,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. Fang Su Jin stared at the elder woman¡¯s face for a while. After a brief hesitation, Fang Su Jin decided to agree. Although her mind was giving her all sorts of ideas at the moment, Fang Su Jin could not really reject Li Qin Yao¡¯s invitation. After all, she was an elder who she had known for years. ¡°Alright.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. The two women left the exhibition center and headed to the restaurant not too far away from the exhibition center. Unfortunately, Fang Su Jin was too worried about this meal with Li Qin Yao that she failed to notice that someone was calling her number a while ago. Not too far away from the exhibition center, Zhang Yi Hai was seen walking over toward the center with a paper bag in his hand. After his ss ended, Zhang Yi Hai has been trying to reach Fang Su Jin¡¯s number. However, his girlfriend did not pick up his phone call. Zhang Yi Hai recalled what he had done yesterday and worried that Fang Su Jin might be angry at him for kissing her. As the thought came to his mind, Zhang Yi Hai started to panic. It hasn¡¯t been a long time since he got himself a girlfriend. Zhang Yi Hai hoped that he would not return to singlehood anytime soon. Just as he was approaching the exhibition center, Zhang Yi Hai caught sight of Fang Su Jin leaving the exhibition center. His eyes lit up and he was about to call her name when he noticed that Fang Su Jin was not alone. The look in his eyes quickly changed the moment Zhang Yi Hai recognized the person beside his girlfriend. ¡°Mom?¡± As if she could hear his voice, Li Qin Yao turned around slowly. A look of confusion appeared on her face when she saw her son, standing not too far away from her. ¡°Yi Hai?¡± Chapter 421 421 Dating is Really Hard Fang Su Jin had her gaze lowered when she overheard Li Qin Yao call a very familiar name. She turned around slowly and inhaled a deep breath when she saw Zhang Yi Hai, standing not too far away from them. She blinked her eyes a few times, hoping that the young man in front of him would only be her imagination, however, Zhang Yi Hai continued to stand around. Her gaze shifted to the man¡¯s mother. Then, back at him again. Now that both Zhang Yi Hai and his mother were together, what was going to happen to her? Would his mother know about their rtionship? Her heartbeat elerated. Fang Su Jin could not figure out the reason why Zhang Yi Hai would appear at the exhibition center at this time. Didn¡¯t he have sses to attend? Shouldn¡¯t he be at his campus? Why did hee to look for her this early? Her gaze then shifted between Zhang Yi Hai and his mother again. Suddenly, Fang Su Jin could feel her body grow colder. Fang Su Jin looked at Zhang Yi Hai anxiously. She wondered if Zhang Yi Hai already knew that his mother was going to be in the Capital City, but did not tell her about it. ..... ¡°Mom, why are you here?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. His brow furrowed. ¡°You didn¡¯t tell me that you¡¯reing to Capital City.¡± Li Qin Yaoughed. ¡°This was unnned. Your dad had toe over for a meeting. I was here to apany him. Since he was at the hotel, I decided toe over and look at Su Jin¡¯s exhibition.¡± Fang Su Jin was watching their exchange from the side. Hearing their conversation, she finally heaved a breath of relief. It seemed that Zhang Yi Hai too was unaware that his mother would drop by her exhibition. ¡°Mom, if I did not run into you here, are you nning to keep your visit to Capital City a secret? You did not forget that you have a son studying here, right?¡± ¡°What are you saying? Of course, I did not do this on purpose. Your father and I nned to look for you after he finished his meeting. Anyway, we thought that you should be busy with your study at this time,¡± Li Qin Yao said. A few secondster, she then noticed that there was something strange with this situation. ¡°That¡¯s right. Yi Hai, why are you here? Shouldn¡¯t you be in ss?¡± Zhang Yi Hai coughed. ¡°My ss was canceled. I was meeting a friend earlier to discuss some business. Coincidentally, it was somewhere near here.¡± Fortunately, he was someone who often wore his poker face. It was not difficult for him to hide a certain thought from showing on his face. ¡°So, it was a coincidence.¡± Li Qin Yao smiled. Unfortunately for Zhang Yi Hai, he was facing his mother. As the saying goes, a mother knows her children the best. Li Qin Yao looked at her son and thought that her little boy was hiding something from her. However, she was still unaware of what it was. Zhang Yi Hai was quick to notice that his mother was looking at him strangely. His mind came up with something to divert her attention away. ¡°Mom, since you are here, should we go and have a meal together?¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. Just like that, Zhang Yi Hai managed to steer his mother¡¯s attention away. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Li Qin Yao shifted her gaze to Fang Su Jin who was beside her. ¡°I was nning to have lunch with Su Jin.¡± Zhang Yi Hai followed his mother¡¯s gaze and spoke, ¡°Then, Sister Fang, should we go on lunch together? It will be my treat.¡± Fang Su Jin suppressed the urge tough when she heard that Zhang Yi Hai had gone back to call her ¡®Sister Fang¡¯. It seemed that this young man was able to adapt quickly to the situation. Li Qin Yao was about to tell her son that he did not need to apany her since Fang Su Jin had agreed toe with her. However, she then changed her mind when she heard that her son would pay for the meal. ¡°Su Jin, what do you think?¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. ¡°Should we go together? Fang Su Jin looked back helplessly. She did not want to join this lunch with both mother and son around. Fang Su Jin was afraid that she might make a mistake and let her secret out. ¡°It¡¯s not easy for Yi Hai to treat us to lunch,¡± Li Qin Yao continued when she saw that Fang Su Jin had remained quiet. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry. Yi Hai has his own money. Recently, he was working with his friends to start up apany. I heard that the business is going well.¡± Fang Su Jin shifted her gaze to Zhang Yi Hai. However, it did not seem as if Zhang Yi Hai was going to help her out of this situation. In fact, it seemed as if he was looking forward to having a meal together. The mother and son were looking at her with expectant gazes, Fang Su Jin had no other choice but to agree. ¡°Then... I¡¯ll go with you.¡± A bright smile appeared on her face when Li Qin Yao heard Fang Su Jin¡¯s answer. ¡°Then, let¡¯s go together. Since Yi Hai is buying us lunch, we should choose an expensive restaurant.¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved a sigh. ¡°Mom....¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong, are you going to change your mind, now?¡± He quickly shook his head. ¡°Of course, not. Mom, you can choose whichever restaurant you like.¡± Li Qin Yao was satisfied with her son¡¯s answer. She took out the car key from her bag and handed it over to her son. ¡°Yi Hai, you¡¯re driving.¡± Zhang Yi Hai stared at the key in his hand and heaved another sigh. It was not easy for him to have a girlfriend. He only wanted to spend his time with his girlfriend before it was time for her to head back to Y City. But it seemed that there would always be someone trying to prevent him from being alone with Fang Su Jin. The other day, it was Fang Su Jin¡¯s cousin and mentor. Today, it was his mother. Zhang Yi Hai was beginning to worry about who was going to show up next. Dating is really hard. Zhang Yi Hai began to wonder just how did his sister keep her rtionship from everyone in the beginning. Chapter 422 422 This Crazy Person! After driving around for a while, the three of them finally arrived at the restaurant that Li Qin Yao had chosen. Zhang Yi Hai raised his head to look at the building. His mother really did not hold back on choosing the expensive restaurant. Fortunately, he was not without money. As his mother walked into the restaurant and talked to the server about their table, Zhang Yi Hai nced at Fang Su Jin and sneaked over next to her. While no one else was watching, Zhang Yi Hai stretched his hand and held Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand. His action surprised her. Fang Su Jin turned and stared at Zhang Yi Hai in horror. She wanted to pull her hand away, but at the same time, she was afraid of attracting his mother¡¯s attention. This crazy person! Just what was he trying to do? Was he not afraid that they might be caught? Her heart was thumping hard against her ribcage. Just as his mother turned around to look at them, Zhang Yi Hai finally retracted his hand. ..... ¡°What are you two standing there for?¡± Li Qin Yao asked as she looked at them both alternately. Her gaze then shifted to her son. ¡°Yi Hai, let¡¯s go. Our room is on the second floor.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Zhang Yi Hai walked to his mother casually. Then, he turned to Fang Su Jin and tilted his head. ¡°Sister Fang, aren¡¯t youing?¡± Fang Su Jin clenched his teeth tightly. She had the urge to bite a certain someone. ¡°Su Jin?¡± The fierce look on her face quickly disappeared when Li Qin Yao turned to look at her. Fang Su Jin put on a smile and joined the mother and son. A server greeted them as they walked into the private room. Fang Su Jin sat down beside Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s mother and looked at the menu with a serious look on her face. She thought that by sitting farther away from Zhang Yi Hai, the man would not have the chance to tease her again. Who would have thought that Zhang Yi Hai would steal a few nces at her? Fang Su Jin thought that she might die from anxiety. The waiter left after taking their order. Li Qin Yao turned to Fang Su Jin and the two of them began to talk about Fang Su Jin¡¯s exhibition, while Zhang Yi Hai was listening. Their topic somehow shifted to Zhang Li Xue and her uing wedding. Since Zhang Li Xue¡¯s injury was recovering, they thought they should n a wedding banquet for Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi. It took months to n a wedding. Therefore, Li Qin Yao was nning to start early. Zhang Yi Hai drank his water as he listened to their conversation. In just a few months, his sister will have a wedding. It seemed that her rtionship with Bai Qi was going smoothly. Meanwhile, he was not allowed to tell anyone that he had a girlfriend. The thought of waiting until he graduated made him a little depressed. The ringing from his mother¡¯s phone snapped him out of his trance. Zhang Yi Hai watched as his mother¡¯s face lit up upon seeing the name on the caller ID. ¡°Is it Dad?¡± Li Qin Yao shook her head. ¡°No. It¡¯s your Auntie Han.¡± She stood up and smiled at Fang Su Jin. ¡°Excuse me for a while. I need to pick up the phone.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. She watched as Li Qin Yao left the private room and closed the door. Just as she shifted her gaze, Fang Su Jin saw that Zhang Yi Hai had shifted his seat beside her. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Fang Su Jin blinked. She shifted her gaze to the door anxiously. ¡°What if someone sees us?¡± ¡°Su Jin, are you still angry?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I won¡¯t do anything that you did not like anymore. Can you not be angry?¡± Zhang Yi Hai came to the exhibition center to coax his girlfriend. However, with his mother¡¯s appearance, it was too inconvenient. He brought her a gift, but could not give it to her right now. He wanted to say the right thing, but he did not think that he was good with words. The only thing he could do was apologize. Fang Su Jin thought that the look on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face at this time was adorable. The usually fierce man looked a little pitiful when he was apologizing. However, this was not the time for her to admire the look on his face. ¡°I¡¯m not angry,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke helplessly. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Why would I be angry?¡± ¡°Yesterday... Weren¡¯t you angry because I-¡± ¡°Shut up. Don¡¯t say that word again.¡± Fang Su Jin interjected as she lowered her head. She would be too embarrassed if Zhang Yi Hai mentioned that kiss and his mother would show up. ¡°I¡¯m not angry. I¡¯m just... embarrassed. Can you not talk about it anymore?¡± Zhang Yi Hai was stunned. It was now that he realized what happened. Now that he thought about what happened yesterday again, he realized that Fang Su Jin was angry at him after he mentioned kissing her again. How can he forget? His sister might be a shameless person, but his girlfriend was such a shy one. Zhang Yi Hai watched his girlfriend and smiled helplessly. Seeing the smile on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face almost made her want to pinch him. ¡°Why did youe to the exhibition center so early? Did your ss really got canceled?¡± Zhang Yi Hai had an innocent look on his face. ¡°Su Jin, I am a good student. I won¡¯t lie about this. When I know that my ss was canceled, I came over to coax you. I called you, but you did not pick up the phone.¡± Fang Su Jin took out her phone and saw that there were indeed a few missed calls and text messages from him. ¡°Sorry, I didn¡¯t notice. I was panicking when your mother suddenly showed up.¡± ¡°I did not expect that she would show up and find you either.¡± Fang Su Jin nced at the door again. ¡°You better go and return to your ce before your mother shows up.¡± Just as she finished saying those words, the door was pushed open and LI Qin Yao walked into the room with a smile on her face. Her steps halted when she saw that her son was now sitting beside Fang Su Jin. ¡°Yi Hai, why are you in my seat?¡± ¡°No. I was talking to Sister Fang about something.¡± Zhang Yi Hai coughed. Li Qin Yao waved her hand when she saw that her son was about to stand up to change seats again. ¡°Forget it. Just sit there. Your Aunt Han and Xiao Jun are going toe over in a while. Mom has something to talk to her after this.¡± The thought of meeting her friend made her unable to see the strange atmosphere in the room. Zhang Yi Hai sat down again. He lowered his head to hide the smile on his face. Chapter 423 423 A Warning Han Yue Xiu and her son showed up at the restaurant just before the waiter was serving the dishes. When the mother and son appeared, Li Qin Yao introduced them to Fang Su Jin as Zhang Li Xue¡¯s best friend since kindergarten. Han Yue Xiu gave Fang Su Jin a lookover and smiled. ¡°Un. I know. Thest time, Yi Hai sent an invitation to attend her solo exhibition.¡± Li Qin Yao looked at her son in surprise. ¡°You did?¡± Zhang Yi Hai put on a calm smile on his face. ¡°Un. Sister asked me toe and support Sister Fang¡¯s exhibition. I thought about it and decided to send some invitation cards to my uncles and aunts.¡± Han Yue Xiu¡¯s little family lived in Capital City. Therefore, it was not strange for her to receive an invitation card from Zhang Yi Hai. As she thought about it, Li Qin Yao decided not to think too much about this matter. The group sat down and chatted happily as they ate. Song Xiao Jun, Han Yue Xiu¡¯s son took a seat beside Zhang Yi Hai and greeted him quietly. ¡°Brother Yi Hai, hello.¡± ..... Earlier this morning, his mother was supposed to go out with her Aunt Li. However, something came up and their meeting was dyed. Song Xiao Jun heard that Zhang Yi Hai would be at the restaurant and decided to join the meal. Zhang Yi Hai nodded. He introduced Fang Su Jin to the boy and motioned him to sit down next to her. Then, the two of them began to exchange a few words. As they were both still studying in college, their topic of conversation revolved around that. Song Xiao Jun picked up his chopsticks and began to eat his meal while listening to his mother¡¯s conversation when something about their conversation caught his interest. A faint smile curled on his lips. Song Xiao Jun turned to Zhang Yi Hai, wanting to talk about it when he witnessed something he probably should not have. At the side, Song Xiao Jin saw that Zhang Yi Hai was holding hands with that elder sister under the table. Because of the seating arrangement, Song Xiao Jun could see everything clearly. The food he was trying to swallow was stuck in his mouth. Song Xiao Jin raised his gaze and met Fang Su Jin¡¯s panicked eyes. Then, Zhang Yi Hai turned and shed him a smile. Suddenly, Song Xiao Jun felt his body grow colder. His hair stood up. The smile on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face was too scary! Song Xiao Jun saw that the smile actually contained a warning for him not to speak a word. This was the first time that he had seen such a smile on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face. Song Xiao Jun thought about the situation and understood what was going on. Something was going on between Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin. However, their mothers did not know about them. He inhaled a deep breath and continued to eat his meal, pretending that he did not see anything at all. Song Xiao Jun thought that this might be the longest meal he had attended to. Seeing that his mother was about to leave, Song Xiao Jun could not help but let out a breath of relief. However, Song Xiao Jun did not expect that his mother would have another n. It was not easy for both Li Qin Yao and Han Yue Xiu to meet up after they were both married with children. Now that they were meeting, it seemed that there was a lot for them to talk about. Initially, Han Yue Xiu nned to leave after the meal, but now, she could not bear to leave so fast. Therefore, when Li Qin Yao suggested they go shopping, Han Yue Xiu quickly agreed. ¡°Yi Hai, I¡¯m heading to the mall with your Aunt Han. Are youing with us?¡± Li Qin Yao asked as she turned to her son. Zhang Yi Hai put on a smile. ¡°Mom, it¡¯s alright. You can go with Aunt Han. It wouldn¡¯t be fun for me to follow you around.¡± He nced at Fang Su Jin and spoke, ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about Sister Fang. I will send her back to her hotel.¡± Seeing that her son was quite sensible made Li Qin Yao feel more at ease. Because her mind was preupied, Li Qin Yao had not noticed that her son was up to something else. ¡°Then, Su Jin, you should go with Yi Hai,¡± Li Qin Yao said and smiled. ¡°Su Jin, thank you for apanying me today.¡± ¡°Aunt Li, it¡¯s not a problem. After all, I get to enjoy a free meal,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke politely. After spending her time having a meal with everyone, Fang Su Jin only had one thing on her mind. She wanted to leave quickly before Li Qin Yao would be able to figure out something... Li Qin Yao heaved a sigh she took out her keys and handed them over to her son. ¡°Yi Hai, take my car. Later, I will send someone to take the car back. Make sure to send Su Jin to her door. It¡¯s not safe for a girl like her to be on the street alone.¡± ¡°Mom, thank you. Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll make sure to send Sister Fang to her door.¡± Zhang Yi Hai held the car keys and lowered his head. A faint smile curled on his lips. He finally would be able to spend time with his girlfriend and Zhang Yi Hai simply could not wait for it. Han Yue Xiu turned to her son and spoke, ¡°Xiao Jun, I¡¯m going to follow your Auntie Li to shop around. Why don¡¯t you go with your brother Yi Hai? I¡¯m not sure how long it will take for us to shop around.¡± Han Yue Xiu turned to Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°Yi Hai, if you don¡¯t mind, could you drop Xiao Jun to his campus?¡± Zhang Yi Hai shifted his gaze to Song Xiao Jun and smiled. ¡°Sure. After all, his campus will be on my way back.¡± Song Xiao Jun was someone who did not like apanying his mother shopping. However, at this time, he could not help but thought that it would be safer if he stayed around his mother than go with Zhang Yi Hai. He wanted to reject this offer. However, he kept recalling the scary smile on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face and did not dare to say a word. Seeing that his mother was looking at him, Song Xiao Jun had no other choice but to agree. ¡°Alright.¡± Chapter 424 424 Wanting to Brag Song Xiao Jun watched as his mother left with her Auntie Li before he turned around. Seeing that Zhang Yi Hai was looking at him with a smile on his face gave him shivers. His first instinct was to run away. However, Song Xiao Jun was too scared to make a move. ¡°Xiao Jun, let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°That, Brother Yi Hai, why don¡¯t you go ahead?¡± Song Xiao Jun spoke. ¡°I can go back on my own.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? I already told our mothers that I will send you back to your campus,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Come on. Xiao Jun,e with me.¡± Song Xiao Jun hesitated before he followed Zhang Yi Hai closely. Seeing that Zhang Yi Hai was not about to bring up that scene made him feel at ease. Song Xiao Jun nned to pretend as if he did not understand anything. The three of them walked over to the parking spot together. Tacitly, Song Xiao Jun slid into the back passenger¡¯s seat, leaving Fang Su Jin no choice but to ride shotgun. Zhang Yi Hai watched this scene with a satisfied smile. The vehicle left the scene and Zhang Yi Hai drove to Song Xiao Jun¡¯s campus. Although they were both studying in Capital City, they were both studying in different universities. ..... Song Xiao Jun did not want to follow in his parent¡¯s footsteps to study IT. Instead, he decided to follow in his grandfather¡¯s footsteps, wanting to enter politics. The atmosphere in the vehicle was quiet. After driving for almost twenty minutes, Zhang Yi Hai pulled the vehicle over in front of Song Xiao Jun¡¯s campus entrance. Song Xiao Jun heaved in relief, knowing that he would be safe. He looked at Zhang Yi Hai and spoke, ¡°Brother Yi Hai, Sister Fang, thank you for the lift.¡± He did not wait for Zhang Yi Hai to reply. Song Xiao Jun alighted from the car and closed the door behind him. However, before he could take a step, Song Xiao Jun heard the door m behind him. He turned around slowly and saw that Zhang Yi Hai had alighted as well. ¡°Brother Yi Hai, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Song Xiao Jun swallowed to hide the raising panic in his heart. He had already nned to pretend he know nothing. Why was Zhang Yi Hai still pursuing him? ¡°Xiao Jun, I have something to tell you.¡± ¡°Brother Yi Hai, what is it?¡± Zhang Yi Hai nced at the car where Fang Su Jin was still waiting for him. From the distance, Zhang Yi Hai could see that Fang Su Jin was watching them. He looked at Song Xiao Jun again and spoke, ¡°Fang Su Jin and I are dating.¡± Song Xiao Jun inhaled a deep breath as he wondered just why would Zhang Yi Hai mention this matter to him. He wanted to live. But with this sort of information he got, was he going to end up killed? All sorts of scenarios yed in Song Xiao Jun¡¯s mind. But perhaps, this was the result of apanying his mother to watch horror movies too much. ¡°In fact, you are the first person who knows about this,¡± Zhang Yi Hai continued. His eyes narrowed as he continued to watch the boy¡¯s reaction. ¡°My parents still did not know about this.¡± Song Xiao Jun took a few deep breaths topose himself. He really could not understand why was Zhang Yi Hai telling her all this. ¡°Brother Yi Hai. Don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t mention this matter to anyone. I have the memory of a goldfish.¡± Zhang Yi Hai shed another smile. This time, the smile on his face was not as scary as previously. He stretched his hand and patted Song Xiao Jun on his shoulder. ¡°It¡¯s good that you understand.¡± Song Xiao Jin blinked, pretending that he did not know anything. ¡°Understand what?¡± ¡°Alright. I have to go now,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°Xiao Jun, let¡¯s hang out again when you are free next time.¡± The two of them exchanged brief words before Zhang Yi Hai turned around to leave. When the car drove away, Song Xiao Jun finally heaved in relief. He looked up at the sky and thought that his luck was really bad. Otherwise, how did he encounter such a scene? Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin was looking at Zhang Yi Hai anxiously. After he slid into the car and drive away, Zhang Yi Hai did not say a word. Fang Su Jin was worried that Song Xiao Jun was going to tell others about the scene that he had witnessed just now and this was making her anxious. ¡°Yi Hai, what happened?¡± After a long time, Fang Su Jin could no longer hold back her curiosity and asked. ¡°What did the two of you talk about? Did you exin the situation?¡± Zhang Yi Hai nced at his girlfriend and nodded. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I already talked to Xiao Jun and exined that it was a misunderstanding.¡± ¡°What did you say to him?¡± ¡°I told him that you were feeling ufortable and I was passing you some medicine.¡± ¡°And he believed that?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Xiao Jun trust me.¡± Fang Su Jin continued to observe Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face for a while. Then, she finally heaved in relief. The poker look on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face was too convincing that Fang Su Jin decided to believe in his words. A faint smile turned up on his lips as Zhang Yi Hai saw that Fang Su Jin was no longer asking about this matter. However, the smile quickly faded when he thought of his conversation with Song Xiao Jun. He did not make up a lie but instead, decided to tell Song Xiao Jun the truth. If Fang Su Jin found out that he was lying, would she be upset? However, Zhang Yi Hai had his reason for telling Song Xiao Jun the truth. After knowing that boy for a long time, Zhang Yi Hai knew that Song Xiao Jun was someone that he could trust with his secret. Fang Su Jin seemed determined to keep their rtionship a secret until they graduated. However, Zhang Yi Hai just wanted to let someone know that he had a pretty girlfriend named Fang Su Jin. Because of that, Zhang Yi Hai decided to tell Song Xiao Jun the truth. He realized that he was being childish for wanting to brag about it. But as long as there was one person who knows about it, Zhang Yi Hai would be satisfied. Chapter 425 425 The Most Good-Looking It took Fang Su Jin a while to finally calm down after they left Song Xiao Jun at his campus. Fang Su Jin looked out the window and realized that she did not know where they were heading next. She turned to Zhang Yi Hai and asked, ¡°We¡¯re not going back?¡± ¡°It¡¯s still too early,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. He turned and met her eyes briefly. ¡°Do you want to go back?¡± Fang Su Jin pursed her lips. She looked at the handsome man beside her and thought that she wanted to spend some time with him. She did not want the day to end so soon. ¡°Then, where are you taking me?¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled. ¡°Do you want to go watch a movie?¡± Now that he had a girlfriend, Zhang Yi Hai worked hard to learn about the ces where couples usually have their date. ording to the inte, watching a movie was something that a couple should do to spend their time together. Fang Su Jin thought of his suggestion and decided that it did not sound so bad. ¡°What do you want to watch?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not sure. Why don¡¯t you pick up something? Just choose anything. I can watch them.¡± ..... ¡°Then, what about animation?¡± Fang Su Jin decided to tease him. ¡°That¡¯s fine too. I heard that the county¡¯s animation is developing very fast,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°They are not only for children.¡± He turned to Fang Su Jin and smiled. Fang Su Jin took out her phone and browsed through the list. There were a few new interesting movies yed at the theatre. She thought about Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s preferences and decided to choose a thriller. She only mentioned the movie¡¯s title before booking. After driving for a while, the vehicle finally pulled over into the shoppingplex¡¯s basement parking. Zhang Yi Hai had purposely chosen to go to a ce farther than the city center as he was worried that he might run into his mother. Although he wanted to let the world know that he was someone with a girlfriend, Zhang Yi Hai did not dare to take the risk and let his mother know about it. He did not want to make Fang Su Jin ufortable. Zhang Yi Hai only know that the two of them were going to see a thriller after they both arrived at the cinema. He looked at the poster and frowned. With one look at it the poster, Zhang Yi Hai could already anticipate the number of gunshots and terrifying, bloody scenes. He turned to Fang Su Jin and asked, ¡°You like this kind of movie?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not bad.¡± Fang Su Jin spoke with a shrug. She looked at the poster again and smiled. ¡°I like the male lead. He¡¯s quite good.¡± The actor had appeared in a few of her favorite dramas in the past. This was the first time that he would appear on a silver screen with a different genre. Fang Su Jin already knew that a lot of his fans were looking forward to watching this movie and seeing just how much this actor has grown. The frown on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face deepened as he continued to look at the poster. ¡°What do you like about the male lead?¡± ¡°His acting was very good,¡± Fang Su Jinplimented. She had lost count of just how many times she had cried because of this man. She stared at the man on the poster and spoke absentmindedly. ¡°Moreover, he¡¯s also good-looking.¡± ¡°Then, between him and me, which one of us is good-looking?¡± Fang Su Jin opened her mouth to answer. However, before she could speak a word, Fang Su Jin seemed to realize that the situation was a little strange. She tore her gaze away from the poster and looked at Zhang Yi Hai. Suddenly, she had this feeling as if this young man was unhappy. Fang Su Jin tried to recall what she had said earlier and realized that she was the one who got herself into this trouble. ¡°That..¡± Fang Su Jin forced her heart to calm down as she looked into Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s eyes. ¡°Of course, my boyfriend is the most good-looking.¡± Zhang Yi Hai did not care much whether Fang Su Jin was telling him the truth. He was just too excited to hear Fang Su Jin referred him as her boyfriend. He could not contain the smile on his face. Zhang Yi Hai leaned over and asked, ¡°Who is your boyfriend?¡± The hint of a smile on his face was too apparent. Fang Su Jin grew flustered. Her cheek had quickly turned redder. However, she tried her best not to look away from his eyes. ¡°You. You are.¡± The moment she spoke those words, Fang Su Jin could no longer bear the pressure and quickly lowered her gaze. Her heart was hammering against her ribcage. It was too loud that she was starting to worry that Zhang Yi Hai might hear them. Subconsciously, Fang Su Jin tightened her grip on her bag topose herself. Just in time, someone bumped into Zhang Yi Hai, pushing him towards Fang Su Jin. However, before his chest could hit Fang Su Jin¡¯s face, Zhang Yi Hai quickly stretched his hand to m the wall to stop an ident from urring. Zhang Yi Hai turned around unhappily and saw the man who had bumped into him earlier and ruined the good atmosphere between him and his girlfriend. ¡°Sorry. Sorry.¡± The man spoke as he ran from the scene. It could be seen that this person was in a hurry. A heavy sigh escaped him as Zhang Yi Hai thought of how close he was to kissing Fang Su Jin again. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, are you alright?¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s voice made the anger in him subside. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± His palm was a little sore, but the pain was not that bad. It should go away in a few moments. ¡°What about you?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± A gentle smile turned on her lips. Fang Su Jin was aware that Zhang Yi Hai was trying to protect her earlier. If Zhang Yi Hai was not quick enough, his body would hit her face and her head would bump into the wall. The person who would be in pain was her. Zhang Yi Hai gave her a quick look over and was satisfied when he could not detect any injury on his girlfriend. ¡°Then, should we go and get some popcorn before we enter the hall?¡± Chapter 426 426 Watching Movie Seeing that the movie was about to start, Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin walked into the hall and found their seat. Fang Su Jin heaved a breath as she turned to look at the screen. Now that she was not facing Zhang Yi Hai, Fang Su Jin began to feel more at ease. She thought that, by concentrating on the screen, she would not feel that anxious around Zhang Yi Hai. As the thought came to her mind, Fang Su Jin began to eat her popcorn happily. Their surroundings turned darker and soon, the screen lit up. Fang Su Jin was watching the uing movie trailers with a serious look on her face when she suddenly noticed a warm palm against her hand. Her movement halted. Fang Su Jin raised her head to look at Zhang Yi Hai and saw him retract his hand after grabbing a handful of popcorn. Her eyes were slightly in a daze. A while ago, Fang Su Jin thought that someone was taking advantage to hold her hand. But it turned out that she was mistaken. They already agreed that they were going to share this bucket of popcorn, weren¡¯t they? ..... Taking a deep breath, Fang Su Jin decided to calm down and not think about this matter too much. The movie was getting interesting and Fang Su Jin decided to concentrate on it. This time, even when Zhang Yi Hai coincidentally reached for the popcorn at the same time as her, Fang Su Jin no longer think about it that much. Meanwhile, a certain someone was not too happy with the way his girlfriend was reacting. Zhang Yi Hai has been observing Fang Su Jin for a while and saw that she was too focused on the movie, especially when the male lead came out. His eyes narrowed unhappily. Just now, she told him that he was the most good-looking. But look at her now. She had her full attention on the male lead. Zhang Yi Hai shifted his gaze to the male lead and wondered just what is it that makes Fang Su Jin like him. However, no matter how long he tried to figure out the reason, Zhang Yi Hai realized that Fang Su Jin still have her attention on the movie. She was the kind of person who would be focusing on the movie without bothering to look around her. Heaving a sigh, Zhang Yi Hai decided to focus on the story as well. The plot of the movie thickened as it was almost ending. The male lead and the female lead were both working together to chase after the criminal. They were on the top floor of an abandoned building to look for the criminal who was hiding. The female lead was so close to that criminal. However, she just did not see that the person she was looking for was hiding in a close space behind her. Meanwhile, the male lead entered from the side room just in time to see the criminal sneaking on the female lead with a gun in his hand. Everything was moving too fast. The criminal put his finger on the trigger, wanting to pull it to kill the female lead. Suddenly, the male lead lurched forward and jumped in front of the criminal. The loud gunshot reverberated in that space. The female lead turned around in time to see the criminal behind her. She pulled her trigger and shot the criminal to death. A breath of relief escaped her when she saw that the criminal was no longer moving. The female lead turned around again and saw that the male lead was lying on the ground with blood pooled around his body. Swiftly, the female lead¡¯s expression began to change. She dropped everything and rushed over to the male lead¡¯s side. The female lead screamed for the male lead to stay alive while calling for the paramedics at the same time. However, the male lead was getting weaker. A faint smile curled on his lips. The male lead stretched his hand to touch the female lead¡¯s cheek onest time. Then, he told her how he has been in love with her for many years. Before the female lead could tell the male lead that she shared the same feeling, the male lead already passed away. His hand slid on her cheek before it dropped to the side. The female lead stared at the male lead with her face paled. No matter how much she screamed and cry, the male lead did note back to life. Zhang Yi Hai watched this scene and frowned, wondering just who would write an unhappy script like this. He was watching the movie with his girlfriend. This movie did not have a happy ending. Was it trying to curse his rtionship? Just then, Zhang Yi Hai heard the familiar sniffing from his side. He turned to Fang Su Jin and saw that she was wiping her tears with her finger. A look of surprise appeared on his face. Fang Su Jin... was she crying? Zhang Yi Hai leaned over to get a good look at his girlfriend. Seeing the tears streaming down her face made him stunned. He stretched his hand and wrapped his arms around her shoulder. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Seeing her tears made him feel distressed. He wanted to coax his girlfriend, but he did not know what he should do. Fang Su Jin looked up to meet Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s eyes. She opened her mouth to speak, but Fang Su Jin found that she could not stop crying. She did not expect that the movie would have an unhappy ending. The male lead died, protecting the person he liked. Thinking about it made her tears fall faster. Her lips were pursed into a thin line. Fang Su Jin tried her best to stop crying but failed. Seeing that she could not stop herself from crying, Fang Su Jin leaned over and buried her face in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s chest. Zhang Yi Hai heaved a helpless sigh. He held Fang Su Jin tightly as he patted her on her shoulder, telling her not to cry. Chapter 427 427 [Bonus chapter]A Certain Someone was Teasing Him When they both walked out of the cinema, Zhang Yi Hai realized that his girlfriend was not the only person who cried. At the side, there were a few females who came out crying as well. Zhang Yi Hai thought about the male lead¡¯s dying scene again. In fact, the scene was not that sad, but surprisingly, there were still some people who would cry over the scene. His gaze shifted to his crying girlfriend in his arms. Zhang Yi Hai held her tightly as he led her to sit down in the waiting area. Then, he handed his girlfriend a bottle of drinking water. ¡°Here. Have a drink first,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°You will feel better after this.¡± Fang Su Jin took the bottle and took a few sips. ¡°Do you feel better?¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at her reddened eyes again. ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to cry. Just that, the couple is too pitiful. They obviously liked each other from the beginning, but everything is toote for them. They should have confessed to each other sooner.¡± Fang Su Jin hupped. Just as she was about to speak again, Fang Su Jin¡¯s gaze fell on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s front shirt. A look of disbelief appeared on her face. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai...¡± ¡°What is it? Are you feeling ufortable?¡± Zhang Yi Hai stared into her red eyes and frowned. This was not the first time he saw her cry, but Zhang Yi Hai was still ufortable looking at her face this way. ..... ¡°You...¡± Fang Su Jin raised her hand slowly and pointed at his shirt. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. It seemed that your shirt is dirty because of me.¡± Zhang Yi Hai followed her line of gaze and saw the tears-stained mark on his shirt. ¡°It¡¯s alright. It will disappear after I wash it.¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze. The thought that she had cried in his arms and stained his shirt made her feel embarrassed. She did not want to cry in front of Zhang Yi Hai. She had thought that watching a thriller would not make her cry. The male lead was no longer acting in a drama, but he was still able to make her cry. Why was every work he was in would end the same? Look. Now, she had dirtied his shirt. Fang Su Jin stared at the spot for a long time. Then, she took out some tissue paper from her purse and started to wipe the stain. Her movement was very gentle. However, after dabbing the tissue papers a few times, Zhang Yi Hai caught her hand. Fang Su Jin raised her head in puzzlement. ¡°You don¡¯t need to do this.¡± His eyes darkened. Zhang Yi Hai was afraid that some urge would surface if Fang Su Jin continued to touch his body. It was the first time he had felt this way. Zhang Yi Hai would never think that Fang Su Jin touching his chest coupled with her watery eyes while she was staring at him, would stimte him this much. Her hand that was used to hold a brush was so soft. It made him wonder just what it would feel like to be her canvas. Zhang Yi Hai realized that his thinking was starting to go astray. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Fang Su Jin blinked as she wondered what she did wrong. She could notice that the way Zhang Yi Hai was looking at her was a little strange. Suddenly, she had this feeling as if she was in a dangerous position. Zhang Yi hai inhaled a deep breath to calm down. ¡°Su Jin, you don¡¯t have to do this. We can go back and wash the shirt. It would be better this way, right?¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze upon realizing that the sense of dangering from Zhang Yi Hai had disappeared. Was she imagining things earlier? Zhang Yi Hai stretched his arms and patted her on the shoulder. ¡°Su Jin, let¡¯s leave first.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s gaze fell on the stain on his shirt again. Thinking that Zhang Yi Hai probably wanted to go back and change his dirty clothes, Fang Su Jin quickly agreed. ¡°Alight. Let¡¯s go back.¡± They went to the parking spot and slid into the car. Then, Fang Su Jin turned to Zhang Yi Hai again and asked, ¡°Should we go back to your ce first?¡± Zhang Yi Hai was d that he had not started driving yet. Otherwise, with that sort of question from Fang Su Jin, he might make a wrong turn and hit another car. The look on his face changed as he looked at his girlfriend again. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you want to change your clothes and wash them?¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. She seemed unaware of the effect of her words on her boyfriend. Seeing that Zhang Yi Hai did not reply, Fang Su Jin thought that perhaps, he had another n. ¡°Then... do you want to drop me at my hotel first?¡± Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze as he rubbed the space between his brows. He was doing his best to calm down, but a certain someone was teasing him and she seemed unaware of what she was doing to him. ¡°I think it¡¯s better if you send me back to my hotel,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°I don¡¯t want to walk around with my eyes looking red and puffy.¡± This was not the first time she had cried so much after watching a movie. Clearly, Fang Su Jin was aware of what she looked like. In fact, she was embarrassed to look at Zhang Yi Hai with her appearance right now. Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai was aware that the moment he dropped off Fang Su Jin at her hotel, their date would also end. He pursed his lips as he weighed his decision. ¡°No. Let¡¯s go to my ce,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°I mentioned to you that I am now staying outside, right? Su Jin, let me show you around my apartment. There¡¯s some ice that you can use to reduce the swelling around your eyes. Then, we¡¯ll order some takeaway for dinner. I will send you back once your eyes are no longer puffy, alright?¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s voice was soft andforting and Fang Su Jin was quickly coaxed into following his n. ¡°Alright.¡± As the car started to move and leave the basement, Fang Su Jin had this feeling as if she was being tricked again. Chapter 428 428 Fingerprint Recorded Before long, they both arrived at Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s apartment. Zhang Yi Hai helped Fang Su Jin with the door when he suddenly recalled an important matter. His parents were in Capital City and it would be troublesome if they showed up at his apartment unannounced. Before his parents could give him another surprise, it was better for him to check on their whereabouts. Zhang Yi Hai picked up his phone and dialed his mother¡¯s number. The phone call was connected after a few rings. ¡°Yi Hai?¡± Li Qin Yao¡¯s voice was heard on the other line. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Zhang Yu Hai coughed. ¡°Nothing. I just wanted to know if you wanted to have dinner with me?¡± There was a brief silence before Li Qin Yao spoke again. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, we saw each other a few hours ago. Don¡¯t tell me that you already missed your mother?¡± Li Qin Yaoughed. The corner of his lips began to twitch. ¡°My son, if you are this clingy to your mother, how are you going to find yourself a girlfriendter?¡± ..... Zhang Yi Hai really wanted to tell his mother that he already have a girlfriend and that his girlfriend was just beside him. ¡°Mom...¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved helplessly. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll stop joking with you,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°Your Aunt Xing Xing and Uncle Lu Xun knew that your dad and I are in Capital City. They invited us to have dinner at their ce. Yi Hai, do you want to join us as well.¡± ¡°No need. I still have some assignments to do. Mom, you and dad should enjoy. Don¡¯t forget to send my regards to everyone.¡± The mother and son exchanged brief words before they ended the call. Zhang Yi Hai let out a breath of relief, knowing that his parents would not be around to sneak on him and his girlfriend. He turned around and found that Fang Su Jin was still waiting for him. He walked over to her side and stretched his hand. ¡°Su Jin, let¡¯s go.¡± Fang Su Jin stared at his hand and hesitated. Now that they were at the parking lot Fang Su Jin began to think of how dangerous it was for her toe to Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s apartment. A woman and a man, sitting alone in an apartment. A lot of things could happen between them. Fang Su Jin wanted to change her mind and leave. However, upon seeing the anticipation on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face, Fang Su Jin finally put her hand into his. Then, she saw the bright smile on his face. Fang Su Jin decided not to think too much. Her rtionship with Zhang Yi Hai had only begun. Zhang Yi Hai should want to get to know her deeply first before they would move to another stage. Moreover, she had known Zhang Yi Hai for years. She should trust that he had a good morals and he was not someone who would take advantage of others. The ding from the elevator snapped her out of her trance. Fang Su Jin followed Zhang Yi Hai out and reached his apartment. She stared at the door and her heartbeat elerated. ¡°Su Jin.¡± His voice snapped her out of her thought. Fang Su Jin turned and saw that Zhang Yi Hai was looking at her. ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Put your thumb here.¡± Without giving it a thought, Fang Su Jin followed Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s instruction and ced her thumb on the scanner. ¡°Like this? ¡°Fingerprint recorded.¡± The voice from the machine surprised her. It did not take her too long to figure out that Zhang Yi Hai had recorded her fingerprint in his apartment. ¡°This... what are you doing? Why do you record my fingerprint? Don¡¯t you know it¡¯s dangerous?¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with letting my girlfriend have the ess to my apartment?¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°This is good. The next time, you cane over whenever you want.¡± The young man was looking at her intently and Fang Su Jin began to feel shy again. ¡°Who wants toe over to your apartment?¡± Zhang Yi Hai saw that his girlfriend was shy and decided not to tease her anymore. He pushed the door and entered. Then, he realized that he did not have a pair of slippers for Fang Su Jin. When he moved in into this apartment, Zhang Yi Hai did not n to invite anyone here. He also did not expect that he would be able to invite Fang Su Jin to his ce this early. Zhang Yi Hai let out a cough. ¡°I haven¡¯t prepared any slippers for a guest yet.¡± He put down his pair of slippers in front of Fang Su Jin and continued, ¡°Su Jin, you wear this one first.¡± Without waiting for her reply, Zhang Yi Hai turned and headed to the living room to switch on the light. Fang Su Jin stared at the pair of slippers in front of her. After a while, she finally put it on. The slippers were too big for her feet. Looking at them made her smile. ¡°Su Jin, do you want to drink anything?¡± Fang Su Jin followed the voice and saw that Zhang Yi Hai was standing at the kitchen entrance. ¡°Water is fine.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded before he opened his cab and took out a ss. Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin took this chance to observe the surroundings. Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s apartment was not that big, but it should befortable for him to live alone. Before she came to his apartment, Fang Su Jin had expected that Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s ce would be a little boring and lifeless. However, it seemed that she was wrong. Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s ce was well decorated. Although the theme was still minimalized, the space looked quite cozy. Fang Su Jin could already imagine Zhang Yi Hai returning to this ce after his sses to rest. ¡°Go ahead if you want to look around.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at Zhang Yi Hai again and saw that he was holding a ss of water. ¡°Here, have a drink first.¡± She reached for the ss and took a sip. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll go and look around first. Is there any room that I cannot enter?¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled. ¡°Su Jin, you are free to enter anywhere you like.¡± A thought came to his mind. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± He turned around and took out a cube of ice. Zhang Yi Hai wrapped it up with a handkerchief before handing it over to his girlfriend. ¡°Don¡¯t forget to ice your eyes.¡± Her heart skipped a beat. A woman and a man were alone in this apartment. At this time, Fang Su Jin wondered if the person who would be in a dangerous position was Zhang Yi Hai instead. Chapter 429 429 Sketching Fang Su Jin scolded herself as those thoughts came to her mind. She quickly looked away from Zhang Yi Hai and pressed the ice cube around the swollen area around her eyes. Actually, after giving her eyes a bit of massage, the swelling was not as bad as she thought. At least, Fang Su Jin thought that she did not look ridiculous in front of her boyfriend. Since Zhang Yi Hai allowed her to go around the ce, Fang Su Jin decided not to be shy and started to tour the house. Zhang Yi Hai disappeared into his room to change his shirt. Then, he came out again and stood by Fang Su Jin¡¯s side. Fang Su Jin started touring the apartment from his living room, then, the kitchen, then, to the rooms. By the end of her tour, Fang Su Jin found that this was a three-bedroom and two-bathroom apartment. However, only one room was used while the remaining two were left empty. ¡°Don¡¯t you think that this ce is too big for you to live alone?¡± Fang Su Jin spoke as she was inspecting the empty room. ¡°I nned to make this as an investment,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°After graduating, I¡¯ll rent out this ce before moving back to Y City.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. She headed back to the living room and stood in front of the sliding door. From where she stood, Fang Su Jin could see the beautiful scenery of the city. ..... She could already imagine the night view of the city from the balcony. It would look very pretty. ¡°What do you want to eat?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°Should I order takeaway now?¡± Fang Su Jin shrugged. ¡°I¡¯m fine with anything. Hmm... Just not anything too spicy.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. He took out his phone and started to browse through the list of restaurants around his ce. As he looked at the menu, Zhang Yi Hai tried to recall Fang Su Jin¡¯s preferences. Previously, he had apanied his sister and Fang Su Jin to eat out at a restaurant. He seemed to recall that Fang Su Jin liked eating vegetarian dishes. After giving it a thought, Zhang Yi Hai ced his order. When he was done, Zhang Yi Hai looked up again and found Fang Su Jin standing in front of his balcony with a pencil and a book in her hand. It seemed that she was scribbling something. Zhang Yi Hai walked over and peeked at what she was doing. Then, he realized that Fang Su Jin was drawing the city scenery from his balcony. He knew that Fang Su Jin often painted scenery with interesting colors. ¡°Are you going to paint that?¡± Fang Su Jin had long noticed Zhang Yi Hai approaching while she was still working on her sketches. Therefore, she was not surprised when he spoke to her. ¡°Probably.¡± Fang Su Jin nced at him andughed. ¡°I just thought that the view looks pretty. Whether I will put the sketch into painting will depend on my mood.¡± Zhang Yi Hai stood quietly by her side as he watched her work. He had seen her paintings many times, but this was the first time that Zhang Yi Hai saw her sketching. Zhang Yi Hai thought that Fang Su Jin¡¯s sketching looked very good as well. Zhang Yi Hai was fascinated with the way her hands moved on the paper. Suddenly, he wished that he could see Fang Su Jin working on her paintings. The sound of the doorbell snapped him out of his trance. Zhang Yi Hai nced at Fang Su Jin and spoke, ¡°That should be the takeaway. I¡¯ll go and get them first.¡± Without waiting for her reply, Zhang Yi Hai turned around and walked over to the door. He looked at the security system and saw that there was a man in his delivery uniform standing in front of his door. Zhang Yi Hai opened the door and took the takeaway food from him. When he walked in again, Fang Su Jin was no longer standing in the living room to sketch. He swept his gaze around the room and found her in the kitchen. ¡°Are you done with your sketching?¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°Is there anything I can help you with?¡± Zhang Yi Hai ced the takeaway bag on the counter. Then, he pointed at the cab. ¡°You can take out a few cutleries from the cab.¡± She turned around and picked up a few cutleries as he had instructed. Then, the two of them sat at the dining table to have an early dinner. Fang Su Jin looked at the dishes that Zhang Yi Hai ordered and thought that they all suited her taste. She could not help but wonder if this was a coincidence or if Zhang Yi Hai always knew her preferences in food. If it was thetter, then, just how long has he been observing her? She was suddenly curious to know just when this young man began to have feelings for her. A whileter, Fang Su Jin decided not to think too much about this matter. Even if she was curious, at this stage, Fang Su Jin was too shy to ask him about it. The two of them ate their dinner while chatting about all sorts of things. Zhang Yi Hai took this chance to ask her about her n for her career, while Fang Su Jin mostly asked about his study. Once they were done eating, Zhang Yi Hai stood up and started to clear up the dining table. His phone in the living room rang as he was washing some dishes. ¡°Go ahead and answer your phone,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°I¡¯ll help you to wash the dishes.¡± Zhang Yi Hai wiped his hands with a towel. ¡°It¡¯s fine. Just leave them there. I¡¯ll wash them after this.¡± Fang Su Jin waved her hand. ¡°It¡¯s fine. There are only a few of them left.¡± Zhang Yi Hai could not argue as he had to rush over to pick up his phone. The moment Zhang Yi Hai saw the name on the caller ID, his expression began to change. When Fang Su Jin walked out of the kitchen again, she found that Zhang Yi Hai was speaking on the phone with a serious look on his face. Fang Su Jin overheard his words and guessed that Zhang Yi Hai should be discussing something about his study with his ssmates. Chapter 430 430 What were You Expecting? Fang Su Jin found that she did not quiteprehend the words that Zhang Yi Hai spoke about. She walked over to the sofa and sat down to y with her phone while waiting for Zhang Yi Hai to finish his phone call. As she sat there, Fang Su Jin could not help but recall a few things about Zhang Yi Hai that she had heard from her friend not too long ago. Although Zhang Yi Hai often showed up at the hotel and helped out during his holiday, there was a chance that Zhang Yi Hai might not be interested in taking over the Zhang family¡¯s hotel business. He was more interested in studying science and technology. ording to Zhang Li Xue, their parents had also agreed to let him pursue what he wanted to do in life. In the beginning, Zhang Li Xue was mostly interested in basketball. However, she saw that her little brother did not have much interest in the hotel business and had decided to learn hotel management from their parents instead. Back then, she was not interested much in knowing what Zhang Yi Hai nned to do. But now that she was dating him, it was a different story. She could not help but thought that it was really too difficult for him to study in his field from the beginning. Moreover, this young man had started up hispany with his friend. The two of them might have known each other for years. She had actually watched Zhang Yi Hai growing up from when he was still a baby, but it seemed that there were a lot of things that she did not know about him. ..... As Fang Su Jin was still watching him, Zhang Yi Hai finally ended the phone call. Zhang Yi Hai nced at the time before he turned to Fang Su Jin and smiled apologetically. ¡°Sorry. I have a few matters to look after first. My work is quite urgent. Do you mind staying around for a bit? I promise that I will send you back to your hotel after I finished a few works.¡± The sky outside was getting darker, but it was not toote if she leave his ce a whileter. ¡°It¡¯s fine. I don¡¯t mind waiting for a bit. You go and do what you have to do.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved a breath. Fang Su Jin was still sitting on the sofa when Zhang Yi Hai walked to her side. As soon as he stood in front of her, Zhang Yi Hai leaned over close to her. Her breath was stuck in her throat. Fang Su Jin leaned over to the sofa as she watched Zhang Yi Hai approaching her. Her eyes went wide. She did not know what he was going to do and her mind was starting to go wild. It couldn¡¯t be that Zhang Yi Hai wanted to kiss her again, right? Suddenly, Zhang Yi Hai pulled away and smiled. ¡°Here you go.¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze and finally saw the items in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s hand. It was a TV remote control. ¡°It might take me for a while, so you can watch the television as you wait,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Just make this ce as if it is your home.¡± Fang Su Jin stared at the remote control for a long time with a dazed look on her face. Just like that, her face turned bright red. She then realized that Zhang Yi Hai was only trying to reach for the remote control stuck in the gap of the sofa... Fang Su Jin! What were you thinking about? What were you expecting? She took the remote from him and bit her lower lips, ¡°Thank you.¡± After she took the remote from him, Fang Su Jin no longer dared to raise her head to look at him. But she could already imagine his teasing smile as he looked at her. It was only after he had walked away that Fang Su Jin finally heaved a breath of relief. Fortunately, Zhang Yi Hai did not tease her again. Fang Su Jin bit her lips again and closed her eyes tightly to calm down. Then, before Zhang Yi Hai came out again, Fang Su Jin switched on the television and decided to watch a variety show. This time, Fang Su Jin did not dare to watch any drama as the dramas she liked to watch would only make her cry. If she cried in front of Zhang Yi Hai again, she would be too embarrassed to face him. After a while, Zhang Yi Hai came out of his room again with aptop in his hand. He sat down across from her and started to work on something with a serious look on his face. Fang Su Jin lowered the volume as she did not want to disturb him. Initially, she had her attention on the show. However, a whileter, Fang Su Jin found that she could not stop looking at the young man who was sitting across from her. After stealing a few nces at him, Fang Su Jin found that Zhang Yi Hai was too focused on his work that he did not notice her looking. Then, she got braver and was observing him openly. Now that she got her chance to look at him, Fang Su Jin decided to admire her boyfriend¡¯s good looks. In the past, she often apanied Zhang Li Xue to watch Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s basketball matches. It seemed that Zhang Yi Hai would have a serious look on his face no matter what he was doing. Fang Su Jin also thought that Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s serious expression was quite handsome. Her heart skipped a beat and without realizing it, Fang Su Jin had a dreamy look on her face. A thought came to her mind and this made the smile on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face stretch wider. After watching him for a while, Fang Su Jin silently took out her sketchbook and her pencil. While Zhang Yi Hai was not looking, Fang Su Jin was secretly drawing her boyfriend in her sketchbook. Chapter 431 431 I Like Your Sketches Theughter from the television, the click-cking sounds from Zhang Yi Hai¡¯sptop, and the pencil against paper filled the room. The couple was busy with their own matters, but the atmosphere between them was quite good. They both lookedfortable spending their time doing their own thing. Fang Su Jin was used to drawing scenery and building. Therefore, she did find it a little troublesome to sketch Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face. Once in a while, a deep frown would appear on her face as she tried her best to portray him in her drawings. Zhang Yi Hai was a good-looking person. If she drew him terribly, then it would be an insult to him, right? Time passed by. Fang Su Jin was still concentrating on her sketch with a serious look on her face. Because of that, she had failed to notice that the click-cking sound from Zhang Yi Hai¡¯sptop had stopped. In the background, there were only the voices from the television. Zhang Yi Hai put hisptop aside and stretched up his body. After moving his neck around, he then turned to look at the time. A breath of relief escaped him as he saw that he was not toote. ..... Zhang Yi Hai swept his gaze around the room to look for his girlfriend and saw that she was sitting on the sofa on the other side. He had thought that Fang Su Jin would be watching television, but it seemed that she was busy with something else. Even as he was looking at her for a long time, Fang Su Jin continued to focus on her task. His brow furrowed. Zhang Yi Hai could not help but wonder just what was his girlfriend up to. She was holding a pencil in one hand and there was that previous sketchbook on herp. Fang Su Jin had her head down and her long, slightly wavy hairs were covering half of her face. Because of it, he could not see her face. He stood up slowly and walked over to her side silently. A chuckle escaped him when Fang Su Jin did not raise her head even once. She was sketching something and was very focused on it. After a while, Zhang Yi Hai reached her side. It was then that Zhang Yi Hai finally saw what she was sketching. A look of surprise appeared on his face as Zhang Yi Hai recognized the face and pose. However, his presence was blocking the light in front of her. Fang Su Jin frowned and looked up. Her gaze met with Zhang Yi Hai and suddenly, she stayed still, unable to make a move or a sound. A while ago, Zhang Yi Hai was still sitting on the other side of the living room. When did he get to her side? Fang Su Jin noticed the shift in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s eyes. She followed his gaze and finally saw what he was looking at. A loud gasp escaped her. Fang Su Jin scrambled to hide her sketch away from her boyfriend. She had nned to draw him secretly. When did he reach to her side and peek at what she was doing? Why did sneak around her? The thought that Zhang Yi Hai had seen what she drew made her cheek turn redder. Fang Su Jin hoped that she could find a ce to hide. ¡°Su Jin?¡± The man¡¯s voice made her tremble. Still, Fang Su Jin did not dare to look up and meet his gaze. She was worried that Zhang Yi Hai wouldugh or tease her about it. ¡°When did youe over?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. ¡°Why are you sneaking around me?¡± ¡°Your drawing looked nice,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Why do you want to hide it from me?¡± Fang Su Jin closed her eyes tightly. Then, she inhaled a deep breath and finally looked at the man again. ¡°You saw it?¡± Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. Then, he nodded. ¡°Un.¡± He tilted his head to a side and asked, ¡°Are you not going to let me see it?¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing for you to look at,¡± Fang Su Jin said. Still, she slowly took out her sketchbook from her back. Zhang Yi Hai sat down beside her and stretched his arms at her. ¡°Don¡¯t you want to show it to me?¡± His tone of voice was too soft and coaxing. Fang Su Jin pursed her lips as she handed the sketchbook to him. Just as it was about to reach his hand, Fang Su Jin pulled the sketchbook away from him again. ¡°You are not allowed tough.¡± ¡°I won¡¯tugh. I will neverugh at your hard work.¡± Hearing his words, Fang Su Jin was finally at ease to let him see her sketches. Fang Su Jin balled her hands as she watched Zhang Yi Hai look at the sketches in the book. Now that she had let him see her sketches, Fang Su Jin was curious to know about his opinion. ¡°What... What do you think?¡± ¡°Hmm...¡± Zhang Yi Hai frowned as pretended to give her question a deep thought. ¡°The man you sketched was quite handsome.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at him in disbelief. Now that she was dating Zhang Yi Hai, Fang Su Jin found out that this young man was quite yful. Where was that serious man who made her scared of him? His chuckle snapped her out of her trance. ¡°You¡¯re teasing me.¡± Fang Su Jin raised her hand, wanting to hit him. However, just as she was about to hit him, Zhang Yi Hai grabbed her hand, stopping her movement. She was not prepared for Zhang Yi Hai to make such a move. Fang Su Jin raised her head and looked at him in surprise. Their gazes met. Fang Su Jin realized that Zhang Yi Hai was too close to her. ¡°Su Jin.¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s deep voice reverberated in her ears and it was giving her shivers. ¡°I like your sketches.¡± The corner of his lips turned up. He had always seen her drawing scenery. The first time he saw her sketch a person, he found that Fang Su Jin was sketching him. ¡°It turned out that you were sketching me while I was not looking.¡± Her breath was stuck in her throat. Fang Su Jin wanted to say something but found that she could not find a word to say. The two of them continued to look at each other. Then, Fang Su Jin began to notice that the air around them began to change. Her heart was beating hard when she saw Zhang Yi Hai lowering his gaze to look at her lips. This time, he was going to kiss her, right? Chapter 432 432 The Moment She was Anticipating Fang Su Jin could not help but anticipate what was about to happen. Previously, when Zhang Yi Hai kissed her, Fang Su Jin was totally unprepared for it. His kisses were too brief. She did not get to really feel what it felt like to kissing Zhang Yi Hai. Perhaps, Fang Su Jin does have a little regret regarding that kiss. If she was not such an airhead, perhaps she would not react the way she had previously. Later, whenever Zhang Yi Hai was approaching her, Fang Su Jin found out that she was anticipating him kissing her again. Her heart was beating hard and loud. It made her worry that her heart might jump out of her body. Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze to look at Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s lips. They were so pink and moist. Her throat bobbed as she wondered just how it would feel to kiss him again. Fang Su Jin decided that this time, she would pay attention. Then, she would not be in a daze when he kissed her again. ..... It was not known who was the one who approached who. Fang Su Jin¡¯s mind was still running wild. As they were both getting closer to each other, Fang Su Jin could feel Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s breath brushing her cheek softly. Then, the moment she was anticipating finally happened. Their lips touched into a kiss. Fang Su Jin was screaming internally. Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s lips were exactly as she had thought. They were soft and moist. The moment their lips touched, Fang Su Jin let out a breath of relief. Her body felt a little lighter. It felt as if all the heavy burden on her body was lifted away from her. And then, all the flowers around the field seemed to be blooming beautifully. As she was still thinking of what she should do next, Zhang Yi Hai began to massage his lips against hers. His kisses were slow and cautious. It was as if he was trying to savor the moment. At the same time, he was worried that he would do something wrong and wanted her to like his kisses. Still, she could tell from his move that Zhang Yi Hai was a beginner. He wanted to move closer, but it made his teeth bump into hers. Fang Su Jin could not help but smile. Her boyfriend was kind of cute. Subconsciously, Fang Su Jin stretched her arms and linked them around his neck. She opened her mouth and started to reciprocate his kisses. Her move seemed like an encouragement for Zhang Yi Hai. Seeing that Fang Su Jin did not push him away or shy away, gave him a bit of confidence. Since his girlfriend was not hiding from him, then it must mean that he had done this right. As the thought came to her mind, Zhang Yi Hai began to move closer to her. His arms wrapped around her waist, as he wanted to keep her close and steady as he continued to kiss her. The living room was filled with the sound of their kisses. The television was still on, but no one knows what was on it anymore. Fang Su Jin could feel his breath and his scent filling her nose and lungs. Soon, his initially slow and cautious kiss soon turned a little greedy. The beginner was learning through experience and instinct. In just a short moment, Zhang Yi Hai was kissing her as if he had done so many times before. He was kissing her lips while nibbling and sucking her lips at the same time. As time passed by, Fang Su Jin found that breathing became a bit harder for her. She had to steal for chances to breathe. Otherwise, she might suffocate. She had a feeling that if Zhang Yi Hai continued to kiss her like this, she might really melt into a puddle. Even so, Fang Su Jin did not make a move to push him away. Instead, her grip around his cor was getting tighter. She needed to stay close to him Fang Su Jin wanted to push him away to breathe, but at the same time, she wanted to keep him where he was so that he could continue to kiss her. She was aware that her mind was going against each other. Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s kisses made her unable to think straight. She just thought that kissing Zhang Yi Hai felt right. She did not want this moment to end so soon. Suddenly, a loud ringing snapped her out of her thought. Fang Su Jin was startled. However, the young man in front of her seemed as if he could not hear anything and was determined to continue kissing her. The ringing continued. Fang Su Jin knew that it was Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s phone. She raised her hand and started to hit him lightly on the chest, telling him to snap out and go answer the phone call. Fang Su Jin was actually worried that Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s parents would be looking for him. She did not want to get caught at the stage of their rtionship. Seeing that Fang Su Jin was pushing him away, Zhang Yi Hai had no other choice but to let her go. There was a hint of reluctance in his eyes as he pulled away from her. He did not think that he had enough. The look on his face made her want tough. However, Fang Su Jin only pointed in the direction of his phone. ¡°Yi Hai, your phone.¡± Her voice was a little soft after she was kissed. Zhang Yi Hai turned around with a dissatisfied look in his eyes. He was still in the middle of kissing his girlfriend when someone decided to interrupt him. Zhang Yi Hai really wanted to beat the person who was ruining this moment for him. His phone continued to ring. Zhang Yi Hai picked up his phone and looked at the caller ID. His instinct told him to reject the call. But his logic told him that this call was important and he needed to pick it up. Taking a deep breath, Zhang Yi Hai finally answered the call and pressed his phone to his ear. Then, he started to speak to his friend about the important job that he was working on hisptop a while ago. Chapter 433 433 Four More Days Zhang Yi Hai discussed the adjustment he made to the software a while ago with his friends for ten minutes before he finally hang up the phone. When he turned around to look at his girlfriend again, Zhang Yi Hai found that she was no longer sitting on the sofa. A heavy breath escaped him. It was an important moment in his life, but his friend decided to call him to discuss their work. Zhang Yi Hai messed up his hair until it turned into a bird¡¯s nest. Thinking of kissing Fang Su Jin¡¯s lips again made him a little flustered. But now, his girlfriend had escaped somewhere. Since she was not around, it couldn¡¯t be that she had gone back, right? Did he frighten her? After tasting her lips briefly yesterday, Zhang Yi Hai had always wanted to kiss Fang Su Jin again. It was a little hard to suppress his feelings. But after he finally got to kiss his girlfriend again, Zhang Yi Hai had to admit that he had be a little excited. His mind was telling him that he should continue to kiss her for a long time. If it was not because of the call, perhaps he would not stop for a long time. Zhang Yi Hai looked around and saw that Fang Su Jin¡¯s purse and sketchbook were still around. She shouldn¡¯t have left, right? ..... The sound of the door snapped him out of his trance. Zhang Yi Hai turned to follow the sound and saw Fang Su Jin walking out of the bathroom with tiny droplets of water on her face. Seeing that she did not run away, Zhang Yi Hai was finally at ease. Their gazes met and Fang Su Jin was the first to look away. ¡°I thought you have gone back.¡± Fang Su Jin had to suppress the smile on her face. ¡°How am I supposed to go back? I¡¯m not very familiar with this ce. Moreover, aren¡¯t you supposed to send me back? You even told your mother that you will send me back to the hotel¡¯s entrance.¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled. She walked closer and stretched her hand to rub her lower lips with his thumb. He had the urge to kiss her lips again, but seeing that it was a little swollen, Zhang Yi Hai could not bear to do anything to her. ¡°That...¡± Fang Su Jin clenched her hands into fists as she tried to act casually around Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°It¡¯s gettingte. Maybe I should go back now. I still have to go to the exhibition center tomorrow, and you have to go to your sses.¡± Fang Su Jin wondered if her face was still red. Just now, she went into the bathroom and was surprised to see her face. She washed her face with cold water and hoped that the blush on her face had disappeared. Her words upset him a little bit as Zhang Yi Hai was hoping to spend time longer with his girlfriend. He wondered if she was angry, but looking at her face, it did not seem like it. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai?¡± He opened his mouth, wanting to ask if she wanted to stay around, but then realized that it would not be appropriate. He did not want to frighten his girlfriend at this stage. Zhang Yi Hai swallowed and spoke, ¡°Alright.¡± Fang Su Jin had to suppress the urge tough. She thought that the look on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face was a little interesting. Fang Su Jin turned around to pick up her stuff before Zhang Yi Hai could change his mind. Then, the two of them left the apartment together. Zhang Yi Hai drove her back to her hotel and parked his vehicle in the basement parking. As he pulled up the hand brake, Zhang Yi Hai heaved a long breath and spoke. ¡°Four more days.¡± Fang Su Jin was in the middle of picking up her bag when she heard Zhang Yi Hai mumbling those words. She turned around and blinked. ¡°What are you talking about? What four more days?¡± ¡°Su Jin, you are going to leave next Monday. I only have four days left to stay with you.¡± Her eyes widened in surprise. After a few beats, Fang Su Jin broke into augh. Hearing herughter made his expression turn darker. Zhang Yi Hai unbuckle his seatbelt and leaned over to pinch her on both cheeks. Just like that, Fang Su Jin¡¯sughing voice stopped. She stared at Zhang Yi Hai with her eyes wide and spoke, ¡°What are you doing?¡± Her voice sounded a little funny because he was still pinching her cheek. Zhang Yi Hai wanted to punish Fang Su Jin, but looking at her misty eyes made him stop himself. Zhang Yi Hai did not dare to bully his girlfriend. Gradually, he stopped pinching her cheeks. Instead, his hand was rubbing her cheeks. Zhang Yi Hai thought that Fang Su Jin¡¯s face was really soft. He might get addicted to touching them. ¡°Do you dare tough at me again?¡± Fang Su Jin chuckled. Seeing her reaction, Zhang Yi Hai leaned over to peck at her lips. His move startled her. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai!¡± Her cheeks bulged as she suppressed her anger. ¡°I just realized that you can be a little childish as well.¡± Zhang Yi Hai really liked seeing Fang Su Jin¡¯s expression. Even when she was angry, his girlfriend was still very adorable. Fang Su Jin grabbed her bag and was about to leave when she heard Zhang Yi Hai call her name again. ¡°Su Jin...¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Because of their closeness, Fang Su Jin thought that Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s voice sounded very deep and maic. Moreover, his eyes were staring at her with such intensity. It made her heart beat faster. His throat bobbed. After a while, Zhang Yi Hai leaned over and pecked at her lips again. ¡°You should go back to your room and rest well. Tomorrow, I wille to find you again after my ss.¡± Chapter 434 434 Change of n For the next few days, the couple spent a lot of time together. Fang Su Jin would hang around in her hotel room, spending her time drawing and painting while waiting for Zhang Yi Hai to finish his sses. Then, in the afternoon, the two of them would go out together to visit a few ces for their date. Zhang Yi Hai would only send Fang Su Jin back to her hotel before midnight. The two of them were inseparable. After spending almost a week as a couple, Fang Su Jin began to ept that she was now dating Zhang Yi Hai. Although the young man liked to tease her a lot, Fang Su Jin thought that Zhang Yi Hai could be lovable as well. Anyway, each time that they were together, each time that she looked at him, her heart would beat faster and louder. It was enough for her to know that she really liked him. Time passed by and soon, the art exhibition would end. Then, Fang Su Jin will have to return to Y City again. Thinking of this made them both a little reluctant. However, none of them had mentioned her leaving. They chose to spend their time together while they still can. On Fang Su Jin¡¯sst day in Capital City, Zhang Yi Hai did not have any sses. Because of that, Zhang Yi Hai had already made a n to spend all day with his girlfriend. He made a little research on the inte and found a few ces suitable for them to visit as a couple. ..... The two of them nned to meet for breakfast and spend their time going out. Zhang Yi Hai woke up early in the morning and was preparing himself to go out and pick up his girlfriend at the hotel when his phone on the table started to ring. Hearing the special ringtone made him smile. Zhang Yi Hai nced at the caller ID and chuckled upon seeing his girlfriend¡¯s name and photo. He picked up the call and spoke, ¡°Su Jin?¡± His voice could still make her a little anxious. Fang Su Jin held her phone tighter as she swept her nce around the room. ¡°Yi Hai.¡± Zhang Yi Hai was about to tease his girlfriend when he heard her next sentence. ¡°Yi Hai, there has been a change of n.¡± The smile on his face gradually disappeared. ¡°What happened?¡± Fang Su Jin heaved a breath. ¡°My parents are in Capital City to visit the art exhibition. I have to apany them.¡± Zhang Yi Hai could not hide his disappointment. Fortunately, Fang Su Jin was not in front of him. Otherwise, she too would be surprised to see the change in his expression. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s voice went lower. ¡°I can¡¯t apany you today.¡± It would be a lie to say that Fang Su Jin was not disappointed. They already made their ns and Fang Su Jin too was looking forward to seeing where would Zhang Yi Hai took her on a date. However, she cannot tell her parents that she already made her n to go on a date with Zhang Yi Hai. Although her mother had urged her to find herself a boyfriend, Fang Su Jin did not dare to introduce Zhang Yi Hai to her family as her boyfriend yet. Their rtionship was too young and she still did not know how would her parents take the news. Especially as she was slightly older than Zhang Yi Hai. Fang Su Jin nned to date Zhang Yi Hai for a while and see where will this rtionship take them. She wanted to see if they wouldst until Zhang Yi Hai graduated. Only then would she gather her courage to break the news to everyone. Zhang Yi Hai inhaled a deep breath to calm down. He tried to suppress his disappointment and spoke, ¡°It¡¯s alright. It was not easy for your parents toe to Capital City and attend your exhibition. Su Jin, you should spend more time with them.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s parents have always been supportive. When she told them that she wanted to pursue art, her parents never stopped her. However, her father was always busy with his work. It was not easy for her parents toe to Capital City and visit her exhibition. Therefore, Fang Su Jin should want to spend her time with her parents as well. The corner of Fang Su Jin¡¯s lips tilted into a smile. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, you are so nice.¡± Her boyfriend was being considerate. How can she not fall for him again? ¡°Just remember to text me where you are,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Then, I won¡¯t have to worry about you.¡± ¡°Un. I know.¡± ¡°Remember to think of me when you can.¡± Fang Su Jin giggled at his words. ¡°Un. I¡¯ll try.¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved another sigh. He wondered if Fang Su Jin had noticed it, but her voice sounded a little coquettish and it was making him miss her a little more. He really wanted to see her... ¡°Tell me when you returned to the hotel,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°If it¡¯s not toote, I will look for you.¡± Even if they only spend a brief time in the hotel lobby, he would not mind it. All he wanted to do was to look at Fang Su Jin¡¯s face. Otherwise, he would not be at ease. ¡°Un. I know.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded again. She then recalled another matter and started to hesitate. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai?¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°There¡¯s something else I have to tell you.¡± Hearing her tone of voice gave him a bad feeling. Whatever she was going to tell him next would be something that he did not like to hear, wouldn¡¯t it? ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°That...¡± Fang Su Jin pursed her lips. ¡°Tomorrow, I¡¯m going to return to Y City with my parents. They already bought the tickets to return with me.¡± Zhang Yi Hai stayed quiet for a long time. He already knew what it meant. Initially, he was nning to send Fang Su Jin to the airport and bid her goodbye. But with her parents around, it would be difficult for him to see her again before she headed back to Y City. Chapter 435 435 The Rumor was True... After the call ended, Zhang Yi Hai slumped his body on the sofa and let out a heavy sigh. A few minutes ago, he was still a happy man, wanting to head out to meet his girlfriend. He was all dressed up for the asion. But something came out and he would not be able to meet his girlfriend today. It felt as if there was no word to describe his disappointment. Moreover, there was only a day for them to spend their time together. When Fang Su Jin went back to Y City, he would not be able to see her for weeks. Probably month. After all, he did not know whether he would be able to return to Y City within a short time. Recently, he had taken a long break after his sister was injured in that ident. However, this was not something he could me Fang Su Jin. After all, her parents dide to Capital City without telling her in advance. They wanted to surprise their daughter with their arrival, but in the end, the most shocked person was him. Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze and sat in the living room for a long time. Without realizing it, Zhang Yi Hai fell asleep on the sofa. About an hourter, his phone rang, waking him up from his sleep. Zhang Yi Hai woke up with a startle. He reached for his phone and nced at the caller ID. After staring at his friend¡¯s name for a while, he finally picked up the phone. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, everyone is gathering for lunch today. Are you going to join us as well?¡± His ssmate, Tang Yin spoke as soon as the call was connected. ..... The frown on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face deepened. ¡°Who is everyone?¡± ¡°Of course, I¡¯m talking about our ssmates,¡± Tang Yin spoke. ¡°Who else do you think I¡¯m talking about?¡± There was a brief silence before Tang Yin spoke again in a hesitant voice, ¡°Yi Hai, could it be that you have another n?¡± Zhang Yi Hai indeed had another n. However, that n was now canceled because his girlfriend was not free. ¡°It¡¯s the weekend, you should have a date with your girlfriend, right?¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± Other than Song Xiao Jun, no one knew that he had a girlfriend. Tang Yin let out a cough. ¡°That... you don¡¯t know about this since you have been leaving ss earlier these days, but Yi Hai, there¡¯s a rumor around the campus.¡± ¡°What sort of rumor?¡± ¡°Someone saw you carrying an alpaca plush toy a few days ago,¡± Tang Yin said. ¡°Because of that, there was a rumor that you are now in a rtionship and that the plush toys were something that your girlfriend gave you.¡± Zhang Yi Hai was stunned. He would never expect that some rumors would start just because he was seen holding a plush toy. Were those people too free? Why did they have time to gossip about him? Of course, because of the good genes from his parents, Zhang Yi Hai will always be the center of attention. No matter what he does, others will talk about it. On the school forum, there was also a topic to discuss the dishes he picked for lunch. ¡°Tang Yin, what do you think?¡± ¡°Well, it is indeed a little strange for you to be seen carrying around a plush toy,¡± Tang Yin spoke. ¡°Of course, it was easy to create a misunderstanding. Yi Hai, tell me what is that alpaca about. You really have a girlfriend?¡± Zhang Yi Hai was someone who would always be focusing on his study. As a friend who has been staying by Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s side for years, Tang Yin understood this. The only reason Zhang Yi Hai would be talking to a female ssmate was because of the group assignment or discussion. Of course, Tang Yin would find it strange to hear this rumor. He did not believe that Zhang Yi Hai had a girlfriend. There was a long silence before Zhang Yi Hai spoke again. ¡°Yes.¡± Tang Yin was stunned. ¡°Yes, what?¡± ¡°Yes, I do have a girlfriend.¡± Without realizing it, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s voice sounded gentler as he thought about Fang Su Jin. ¡°Ah?¡± Tang Yin could not hide his surprise. ¡°Really? When did this happen? Zhang Yi Hai, you have been secretly dating after you moved out from college, right? Who is it? Is it someone we know? Our ssmate? No. It couldn¡¯t be, right?¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled as he continue to listen to his friend¡¯s rambling. ¡°It¡¯s not someone you are familiar with. My girlfriend isn¡¯t a student from our university.¡± Tang Yin was still surprised. It turned out that the rumor was true... The two of them continued to chat for a while. Tang Yin wanted to inquire more about Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s secret girlfriend. However, no matter how many times he asked, Zhang Yi Hai would not tell him anything. After the call ended, Zhang Yi Hai heaved a long sigh. He expected thatter, the rumor about him having a girlfriend would explode at the university. However, this was also a good thing. At least, those girls who always disturb him would no longer stay around. Zhang Yi Hai tapped his fingers on the phone and realized that there were a few messages. One of them was from his girlfriend. Just now, he was asleep and had not realized that Fang Su Jin has been texting him. He clicked her name and saw the photos that she took. It seemed that Then, under the photo, Fang Su Jin had written down her n with her parents. After going around the exhibition center, Fang Su Jin¡¯s parents were nning to take her out for lunch. Zhang Yi Hai nced at the clock. It seemed that even if he tried to stage a coincidental meeting between them, he would not be able to make it. Zhang Yi Hai continued to read her message. After a while, his lips turned up into a smile. Perhaps he could still stage an idental meetingter. He wanted to see his girlfriend. Although the situation right now was not suitable, it was not that impossible for him to see her. Zhang Yi Hai remembered that Fang Su Jin¡¯s father liked him. Then, even if he showed up, Fang Su Jin would not chase him away, right? As the thought came to his mind, Zhang Yi Hai decided to send a text to Tang Yin. Chapter 436 436 Someone was Praising his Girlfriend¡¯s Work When Zhang Yi Hai appeared at the restaurant, there were a lot of people who were surprised to see his presence. A few of them were aware that Zhang Yi Hai and a few of his friends have started up apany. Because of this, it was rare for them to see Zhang Yi Hai joining the gathering. As he walked into the room, a few of his ssmates started to whisper among each other. The girls especially were busy gossiping about the rumor they heard a few days ago. Tang Yin smiled when he saw that his friend had appeared. He walked over to Zhang Yi Hai and pped his shoulder. ¡°Big Boss, are you sure you wanted to do this? There are many of us. Are you sure you have enough money?¡± Zhang Yi Hai shed him a smile. ¡°It¡¯s alright. Just let them order what they want. Just, don¡¯t tell them that it would be my treat.¡± Tang Yin heaved a sigh. He really could not understand why Zhang Yi Hai refused to tell others that he would be treating them to this meal. Wouldn¡¯t it be great if the others know that this ssmate was very generous? However, since Zhang Yi Hai did not want the others to know, of course, Tang Yin was not going to say a word. It was not easy to let him treat the whole ss to a meal. Of course, Tang Yin hoped that this would not be thest time that Zhang Yi Hai would be this generous. Tang Yin put his arms around Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s shoulder and led him to the table. A few girls were whispering among each other as they saw him. The rumor about him having a girlfriend was still a hot topic among them. Of course, there were a lot of them who hoped that the rumor was not true. ..... The waiter walked into the room and started to take their order. Then, the atmosphere in the room turned lively as everyone was chatting happily. Zhang Yi Hai sat in the corner of the room while ncing at his phone once in a while. ording to what his girlfriend had told him,ter, her parents were going to take her shopping around this district. Zhang Yi Hai hoped that he would be able to run into them and find his way to leave with them. The corner of his lips tilted up into a smile as he thought of his n. Zhang Yi Hai could already imagine Fang Su Jin¡¯s reaction when she saw himter. But.. would she be angry that he chose to show up? ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, would you like a drink?¡± His brow furrowed as someone stood beside him and blocked the light in front of him. Zhang Yi Hai looked up and saw that a girl was standing in front of him with a bright smile on her face. Zhang Yi Hai seemed to remember that this girl¡¯s name was Ji Xin Xin. The reason why he remembered her name was because she had been quite friendly to Fang Su Jin some time ago. Then, a few days ago, Ji Xin Xin also showed up at his girlfriend¡¯s art exhibition. As their gazes met, the girl swiftly lowered her eyes shyly. ¡°I don¡¯t need one.¡± Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze and focused on the phone in his hand. The smile on Ji Xin Xin froze momentarily. Although she was unhappy with Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s cold attitude, Ji Xin Xin decided that she could not give up to get close to this young man. A few days ago, Ji Xin Xin had also heard the rumors that Zhang Yi Hai might be in a rtionship. It all began because of a plush toy he was seen carrying Ji Xin Xin was angry. She thought that the news was too unreliable. How can one think that Zhang Yi Hai was in a rtionship just because he was seen holding a plush toy? If someone saw him holding a baby, would they think that he had be a young father? It was too ridiculous. However, this rumor also made her panic. Ji Xin Xin had fallen for Zhang Yi Hai since the first time she saw him in ss. In her opinion, Zhang Yi Hai was a bright student who she could not take her eyes off. Years passed by and Ji Xin Xin realized that she might like him more than she thought. However, she was a coward. After witnessing how Zhang Yi Hai had rejected a girl¡¯s confession, Ji Xin Xin did not have the confidence to express her feelings. Because of that, she had buried those feelings for years. She wanted to get close to Zhang Yi Hai by being his friend, but it was too difficult. With the rumor that had surfaced a few days ago, Ji Xin Xin decided that before she heard it from Zhang Yi Hai or see him with that girl, she was not going to give up. She inhaled a deep breath before forcing another smile. Ji Xin Xin was quick to figure out a topic that she could talk about with him. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, the other day, Shen Wei and I visited Sister Fang¡¯s exhibition.¡± The moment he heard Ji Xin Xin¡¯s words Zhang Yi Hai began to look up again. Ji Xin Xin¡¯s eyes lit up when she saw the change in his expression. She had a feeling that talking about the exhibition would gain his attention. It seemed that she was right. ¡°I saw her paintings,¡± Ji Xin Xin continued quickly before Zhang Yi Hai would look away and treated her coldly again. ¡°Every single one is very beautiful. The colors were especially lively. I might not understand much about paintings, but Sister Fang¡¯s paintings could really lift up someone¡¯s mood.¡± Hearing that someone was praising his girlfriend¡¯s work made him very happy. Just like that, the corner of his lips tilted to a smile. ¡°Thank you for your praise. I¡¯ll tell my sister about your words. I¡¯m sure that she would be happy.¡± Ji Xin Xin froze and was unable to react. This was the first time that she had seen Zhang Yi Hai smiling at her. Ji Xin Xin¡¯s heart was beating loudly and fast. Chapter 437 437 Feeling a Little Guilty ¡°Su Jin, what are you doing? I ask you to help me choose a shirt for your father, but why do you keep looking at your phone?¡± Fang Su Jin raised her head from her phone and saw that her mother was looking at her with a frown. Immediately, Fang Su Jin was feeling a little guilty. Just now, she was still updating her boyfriend on her whereabouts. Fang Su Jin looked at her mother and wondered what would she think if she knew that her daughter now had a boyfriend. Moreover, this boyfriend was someone that her mother know. Mother Fang looked at her daughter and narrowed her eyes. She could sense that there was something strange with her daughter¡¯s reaction. ¡°Su Jin?¡± Fang Su Jin jumped at her mother¡¯s tone. The way her mother pronounced her name was as if she was caught doing something bad. This made her a little restless. Her mind whirled quickly to figure out an excuse. ¡°Mom, I was just chatting with the other artists.¡± Fang Su Jin slid her phone quickly into her pocket andtched onto her mother¡¯s arm. Her head was leaning on her mother¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Mom, I told you about the exhibition in F Country.¡± ..... Mother Fang¡¯s expression changed. Earlier, she had heard from her daughter about the exhibition. A few months ago, her mentor was already nning for her daughter¡¯s exhibition in F Country. However, for some reason, the exhibition could not go on. Mother Fang could sense that her daughter was disappointed. But now that there was a chance for another exhibition, Mother Fang was naturally happy for her daughter. ¡°What did you guys talk about?¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze to hide her face. ¡°Nothing much. Everyone was a little excited about it. Since everyone will be joining, they were all talking about it. It seemed that we all get along together well.¡± Mother Fang sighed. ¡°Su Jin, once Teacher Jiang gives you the date, you have to tell us. I will try to coax your father to go. Or else, I can always ask your cousin to apany me there.¡± The mother and daughter chatted happily. Seeing that her mother seemed to have forgotten about the former issue made Fang Su Jin heave in relief. Then, she quickly led her mother to choose the shirt for her father. As her mother was about to pay for the shirt, Fang Su Jin took out her phone again and sneakily sent a text to Zhang Yi Hai. ording to the n, her parents wanted to bring her over to dinner. Then, they are going to return to the hotel to rest. Tomorrow morning, they still needed to head over to the airport and returned to Capital City. Fang Su Jin told Zhang Yi Hai that she would be texting him again once she returned to the hotel. Then, the two of them could have their secret rendezvous in the hotel¡¯s garden just like thest time. The thought that she will have to sneak around to meet her boyfriend excited her. Fang Su Jin seemed to understand that Zhang Li Xue too had the taste of this thrill when she sneak out to meet with Doctor Bai in the past. A sigh escaped her. Fang Su Jin really did not expect that Zhang Li Xue and Doctor Bai Qi were now married. Moreover, their rtionship was approved by her family. Then, what about her? Will her parents too approve of her rtionship with Zhang Yi Hai? But, Zhang Yi Hai was still very young. He should want to concentrate on building his career before he would think about getting married, right? As soon as the thought came to her mind, Fang Su Jin realized that something was off... Why was she thinking about marriage? She had only dated Zhang Yi Hai for a week! It¡¯s still too early to think in that direction! ¡°Su Jin? What are you doing? I already paid for the item. Come on, let¡¯s go.¡± Hearing her mother¡¯s voice, Fang Su Jin slid her phone into her bag again. She put on her usual smile before going over to her mother¡¯s side. ... Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai was still staying with his ssmates at the restaurant. The atmosphere was still as lively. Now that they were in their final year, everyone was busy talking about their final project as well as their n for the future. There were also some who were discussing Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s presence. It was the first time that he had stayed around for this long and the others began to think that it was a little strange. Usually, even if Zhang Yi Hai would join their gathering, he would leave after he finished eating. Moreover, it was not as if Zhang Yi Hai would spend his time talking to others that much. He only sat alone in the corner while chatting with his former roommates. He also spoke to Ji Xin Xin not too long ago. It really made them wonder just why was he staying if he was not going to talk to others. ¡°Yi Hai.¡± Tang Yin went to his friend¡¯s side and pped his shoulder, causing Zhang Yi Hai to look up with a frown. Tang Yin quickly removed his hand and coughed. ¡°The others are nning to move this gathering to a karaoke room. Are you going to join us?¡± The moment Tang Yin asked the question, the others began to turn to Zhang Yi Hai. Everyone was wondering if he was going to continue to join them. Zhang Yi Hai raised his head to look at his ssmates. Coincidentally, he was looking in the direction where Ji Xin Xin and her friends were sitting. He recalled that the ce where his ssmates were going was not far away from the restaurant that Fang Su Jin was heading to. He then turned to Tang Yin again and spoke, ¡°Alright. After all, it¡¯s not as if I have anything to do.¡± The others could not hide their surprise to hear that Zhang Yi Hai was going to join them for karaoke. At the corner of the room, Shen Wei nudged her best friend, Ji Xin Xin on her waist. ¡°Xin Xin, Zhang Yi Hai was looking at you just now. Could it be that he agreed toe because he wanted to spend time with you?¡± Ji Xin Xin¡¯s heart was beating fast. However, she only put aposed look on her face. ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense. Zhang Yi Hai did not like me.¡± ¡°How can it be? Didn¡¯t he talk to you earlier?¡± Ji Xin Xin frown. ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about this anymore. Alright. The others are leaving. We should catch up with everyone else.¡± Hearing her words, Shen Wei could only give up. However, while Shen Wei was not looking, the smile on Ji Xin Xin¡¯s face became brighter. Chapter 438 438 Fang Su Jin Seemed... Angry? Ji Xin Xin decided to head out of the restaurant first as the girls nned to visit the bathroom. The moment she headed out, Ji Xin Xin thought that she had made the right decision to wait for everyone outside. This was because Ji Xin Xin could see Zhang Yi Hai standing alone just beside the stairs. Her eyes lit up. Ji Xin Xin scanned her surroundings and saw that the boys were gathered at the side, chatting happily. However, it was only Zhang Yi Hai did not join them. At this time, Zhang Yi Hai had his head lowered as he yed with his phone. Ji Xin Xin frowned as she pondered over her decision. After a while, she inhaled a deep breath and walked over in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s direction. Zhang Yi Hai was quick to notice that someone was standing beside him. He looked up and saw that the ssmate who had talked to him earlier was standing beside him. He gave her a quick nod, knowing that Ji Xin Xin was a fan of his girlfriend. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, what are you doing?¡± ¡°Nothing.¡± There was a faint frown on his face. He slid his phone into his pocket and looked at the girl in front of him. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± ..... Ji Xin Xin had an awkward look on her face. Although Zhang Yi Hai was willing to talk to her earlier about his sister¡¯s painting, Ji Xin Xin thought that his attitude was still a little cold. If she wanted to pursue him, she will have to get used to this. Ji Xin Xin thought about the rumor that she had heard about him. ¡°I have something I wanted to ask.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Go ahead.¡± Ji Xin Xin tried to calm down, but her heart was beating fast. ¡°There was a rumor around the campus these past few days.¡± The frown on his face deepened. Zhang Yi Hai naturally knew about the rumor. After all, it was just a few hours ago that he had heard about it through Tang Yin. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, is the rumor true?¡± Ji Xin Xin asked. The moment she asked the question, Ji Xin Xin began to hesitate again. ¡°It¡¯s not true, right? You¡¯re not dating anyone, right?¡± There was a subtle change in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face when he heard her questions. It was fine if it was Tang Yin or his roommates who asked these questions. However, he was never that close to Ji Xin Xin. Therefore, he did not think that it was appropriate for her to ask him this question. After all, this was his personal matter. Still, since she had asked, Zhang Yi Hai decided to exin this situation to her. ¡°No.¡± Ji Xin Xin¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°The rumor is true.¡± Then, the light in her eyes disappeared again. ¡°I am dating someone,¡± Zhang Yi Hai continued. ¡°However, she is not someone who goes to the same university as us. I hope that this matter is clear and you guys can stop asking about it.¡± Ji Xin Xin stood in front of Zhang Yi Hai with an unreadable expression on her face. Her lips parted as if she wanted to say something, however, she realized that she did not know what she could say at this moment. She had hoped that Zhang Yi Hai would deny the rumor, but she got her heart broken just like that. She wanted to confess her love, but it seem that it would be better for her to forget her n. Ji Xin Xin¡¯s tears were threatening to fall. Just then, the girls walked out of the restaurant. Worried that her friends were going to know about his rejection, Ji Xin Xin then turned around without saying a word. Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai watched as the girl walked away with a puzzled look on his face. He could not understand just what was going on as Ji Xin Xin had left without saying a word. However, this was not something that he should worry about. Zhang Yi Hai took out his phone again, hoping that Fang Su in would text him. Just then, he heard a familiar voice calling his name. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai?¡± He turned around quickly and was surprised to see that his girlfriend and her parents were standing not too far away from him. Instantly, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s eyes lit up. However, he was quick to notice that there was something strange in Fang Su Jin¡¯s gaze. Zhang Yi Hai had expected that Fang Su Jin would be surprised to see him appearing at this ce. However, he did not see the look that he has been anticipating. Instead, Fang Su Jin seemed... angry? Was she unhappy that he decided to show up here to surprise her? He shifted his gaze to Father Fang and nodded. ¡°Uncle Fang, hello.¡± He wanted to go to Fang Su Jin¡¯s side to ask her what happened, but, he knew that it would only make Fang Su Jin¡¯s parents suspect something. Then, Fang Su Jin would be angry. The man had a wide smile on his face when he saw Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°I did not expect to see you here.¡± He always had a good impression of Zhang Yi Hai. Obviously, he was very happy to see the young man. Father Fang shifted his gaze to the boys who were gathered nearby. ¡°Are you here with your friends?¡± ¡°Hmm... We had a gathering a while ago, but everyone is now heading back home.¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Uncle, are you and aunt here to visit Sister Fang¡¯s exhibition?¡± Father Fang nodded. ¡°Uh-huh.¡± He gave Zhang Yi Hai a lookover and spoke, ¡°Have you visited her exhibition yet? It was quite good. As usual, Su Jin painted beautifully.¡± Zhang Yi Hi smiled. ¡°I visited her exhibition a few days ago.¡± He nced at Fang Su Jin and spoke, ¡°Sister Fang¡¯s paintings are very pretty.¡± Fang Su Jin narrowed her eyes and scoffed before she looked away from Zhang Yi Hai. In fact, Fang Su Jin was the first to notice Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s presence. Initially, she was a little surprised to see Zhang Yi Hai at this ce. However, the look on her face changed when she saw that Zhang Yi Hai and Ji Xin Xin were chatting together. For the first time, Fang Su Jin could not help but feel jealous. Her heart was heavy as she recalled seeing them together. Chapter 439 439 She was Being Unreasonable Fang Su Jin narrowed her eyes as she watched Zhang Yi Hai talking to a few of his friends. Then, she shifted her eyes to her father and scoffed silently. Although Zhang Yi Hai had once exined that he was never interested in the girls in his ss, Fang Su Jin still felt ufortable seeing her boyfriend and that Ji Xin Xin together. Moreover, she seemed to know that Ji Xin Xin liked Zhang Yi Hai. Fang Su Jin wanted to throw a tantrum, but it was not suitable for her to do anything with her parents around. She had thought that her parents would leave after exchanging a few polite words with Zhang Yi Hai. Who would have thought that her father had another idea? She knew that her father liked Zhang Yi Hai very much. However, she did not think that her father would be inviting Zhang Yi Hai to join them for a meal. And that Zhang Yi Hai... he had quickly agreed without giving it a second thought. Fang Su Jin was still angry. She was not in the mood to look at her boyfriend at this moment. However, she now has to see him and spend a few hours around him for a meal. After speaking with his friends for a while, Zhang Yi Hai finally returned to the Fang family¡¯s side. He nced at Fang Su Jin, but still could not understand the reason her mood seemed a little wrong. ..... Zhang Yi Hai recalled that his sister would too react strangely whenever she was on her period. Then, Fang Su Jin... ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, is it really alright for you to join us?¡± Father Fang asked when he saw Zhang Yi Hai approaching. ¡°If you are busy...¡± ¡°Uncle, it¡¯s alright. After all, it was rare for you and Auntie toe to Capital City. Since I am familiar with this city, it was right for me to apany you for a bit.¡± Mother Fang¡¯s gaze softened. ¡°You are too kind.¡± She looked at her husband and sighed. Mother Fang was aware of how much her husband liked chatting with Zhang Yi Hai. Previously, she had heard her husbandplimenting Zhang Yi Hai a few times. ¡°Auntie, don¡¯t mention it.¡± He nced at Fang Su Jin again. ¡°Sister Fang and my sister have been friends for years. I had already considered you as my family.¡± The Fang couple was very happy to hear Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s words. They watched both Zhang Li Xue and Zhang Yi Hai grow up under their eyes. They had already considered the Zhang siblings as their own children. Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin continued to eye her boyfriend unhappily. It was too easy for him to win her parents¡¯ hearts, wasn¡¯t it? ¡°Then,e on. Let¡¯s go to that restaurant first,¡± Father Fang spoke. ¡°I already booked a private room. ¡± Father Fang let Mother Fang hold his arms. Then, the two of them walked together, heading to the restaurant which was not too far from the restaurant where Zhang Yi Hai and his friends had gathered earlier. Seeing that the Fang couple had walked away, Zhang Yi Hai shifted his gaze to his girlfriend. However, just as their gaze met, Fang Su Jin quickly looked away from him. Zhang Yi Hai was stunned momentarily. He wanted to hold his girlfriend¡¯s hand and ask her what happened. But, he quickly realized that his friends were still around and he could not reveal his rtionship with Fang Su Jin. Fang Su Jin picked up her pace as she chased after her parents. Seeing this, Zhang Yi Hai heaved a helpless sigh before he went after his girlfriend. Fortunately, with his long legs, it was not that hard for him to pick up his pace. Once they were farther enough from his ssmates, Zhang Yi Hai then asked in a low voice, ¡°Su Jin, what is going on?¡± Fang Su Jin stared at Zhang Yi Hai in surprise. Then, she swept her gaze around and finally heaved in relief upon noticing that her parents were far enough to hear Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s words. If her parents heard that Zhang Yi Hai had called her ¡®Su Jin¡¯, they would both be in trouble. Fang Su Jin was not prepared to tell anyone that she was in a rtionship with this young man. ¡°You...¡± Her brow furrowed as she turned to Zhang Yi Hai again. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, you are really quick to change ¡®Sister Fang¡¯ to ¡®Su Jin¡¯. Are you trying to get me into trouble?¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved a breath in relief as Fang Su Jin spoke to him. Just now, he was worried that his girlfriend was going to ignore him and he would not know the reason she had kept her silence around him. ¡°Your parents are far enough to hear us talk,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. Fang Su Jin stared at him for a few seconds before she looked away in anger. ¡°Su Jin, are you angry?¡± Zhang Yi Hai frowned when his girlfriend did not give him an answer. ¡°Did I do anything to upset you?¡± Zhang Yi Hai was anxious. He did not know how he should coax his girlfriend if she was angry with him. If it was his sister, he could buy a box of chicken wings. After eating her favorite food, his sister would no longer be angry at him. But Fang Su Jin was different. He knew that buying her chicken wings would not help him in any situation. Fang Su Jin continued to lower her head and pretended that the young man beside her was not there. Actually, she also knew that she was being unreasonable. She should not be angry at Zhang Yi Hai just because she saw him talking to some girls. But Ji Xin Xin was different. From the first time she saw Ji Xin Xin, Fang Su Jin could already tell that the girl fancied Zhang Yi Hai, even though she had tried to hide her feelings. Fang Su Jin did not like that someone was eyeing her boyfriend. It was making her heart feel ufortable. Plus, Fang Su Jin was still feeling insecure about her age gap with Zhang Yi Hai. Was it wrong for her to feel this way? Was it wrong if she refused to talk to Zhang Yi Hai for a bit? Chapter 440 440 Kabedon The waiter left after he had taken their orders. Fang Su Jin raised her head to look at her parents who were sitting across from her. Then, she stole a nce at the young man beside her and heaved a sigh. The atmosphere was peaceful, but her mind and heart were not. Fortunately, Zhang Yi Hai did not do anything crazy such as trying to hold her hand under the table just like how he had done thest time they had a meal with her mentor and cousin. However, a few secondster, there was this disappointed feeling that Zhang Yi Hai did not try to hold her hand. Was he not going to take this chance to coax her? Fang Su Jin grew frustrated. She also could not understand just what is it that she wanted. Although she had told herself that she should not be upset, her heart just would not listen. That stifling feeling was still there. She was still... sulking. Seeing that her father was beginning to talk to Zhang Yi Hai made Fang Su Jin feel more at ease. She sat around, pretending to be listening to their conversation for a while before she finally stood up. ¡°Su Jin?¡± Mother Fang was surprised when her daughter suddenly stood up. ¡°Where are you going?¡± ..... Fang Su Jin shed a smile. ¡°Mom, I¡¯m going to the restroom for a bit.¡± Mother Fang heaved a helpless sigh. ¡°Then, do you need me to apany you?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke quickly. ¡°Mom, you apany Dad and chat with Yi Hai. I will be back in a bit.¡± She shed her mother an assuring smile. ¡°I¡¯m already an adult. Don¡¯t worry too much.¡± ¡°Alright. Then, you go quickly. Don¡¯t take too long.¡± ¡°Un. I know.¡± Fang Su Jin grabbed her bag and headed out. She just wanted a few minutes to calm down. Fang Su Jin thought that once she returned from her trip to the restroom, perhaps, she would no longer be that frustrated. Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze, seeing that his girlfriend had left the room without sparing a nce at him. At this time, Zhang Yi Hai was sure that his girlfriend was angry about something that he had done. Fang Su Jin always told him that she wanted to keep their rtionship a secret until he graduated. Zhang Yi Hai thought that Fang Su Jin was angry because he had shown up unannounced. Perhaps, Fang Su Jin was worried that her parents were going to find out about them. But... he only wanted to see her and spend time with her. Was he too greedy? Zhang Yi Han inhaled a deep breath as he tried to figure out a way to coax his girlfriend. Fang Su Jin was going to leave for Y City tomorrow. He really did not want to part with her in a bad term... ... Fang Su Jin sshed some water on her face and shivered as the cold water touched her skin. However, the cold water did help her to calm down a little bit. At least, she was no longer as angry as she was at the beginning. Now that she was calmer, Fang Su Jin began to see things clearly. Thinking of her feelings from earlier made her feel embarrassed. Who would have thought that she would be that jealous? Taking a deep breath, Fang Su Jin went to dry her face and hand. After touching up her face a little bit, she then gathered her belongings and headed out again. Fang Su Jin had her head lowered as she walked. Just then, her eyes caught the sight of a pair of shoes in front of her. Her brow furrowed upon noticing that someone was blocking her path. She looked up, ready to scold this person until she saw the man¡¯s face. Her eyes widened in surprise. Fang Su Jin did not expect that Zhang Yi Hai would be blocking her path. ¡°You...¡± Fang Su Jin took a step back. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, why are you here?¡± ¡°I¡¯m waiting for you.¡± Zhang Yi Hai stared at Fang Su Jin¡¯s face for a while and finally heaved in relief upon seeing that there was nothing wrong with her expression. ¡°Are you alright? Su Jin, are you still angry?¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s face turned a little red when Zhang Yi Hai pointed out that she was angry. She was finally able to calm down a few minutes ago, but now that he had brought this up again, Fang Su Jin wanted to get angry again. ¡°Who said that I am angry?¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at his girlfriend with her slightly puffed cheek. She won¡¯t admit it, but Zhang Yi Hai could see that she was still angry. ¡°Then, why do you ignore me earlier?¡± Fang Su Jin pursed her lips as she heard his question. She did not want to tell him that she was jealous. That would be too embarrassing, right? Taking a deep breath, Fang Su Jin then lowered her head and turned around. ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about this right now. We should go back before my parentse to look for us.¡± Seeing that Fang Su Jin was about to run away made Zhang Yi Hai frown. He chased after her and caught up with her immediately. Fang Su Jin was about to leave that area when something moved passed her. Suddenly, there was a loud p on the wall. When she looked up again, Fang Su Jin saw Zhang Yi Ha¡¯s arms, stretching up in front of her, blocking her path. Then, she raised her head up and saw that Zhang Yi Hai was looking at her intently. Because of their height difference, Zhang Yi Hai had to lower his head a little bit just so he could look at her face. Fang Su Jin¡¯s mind went nk for a few seconds. She blinked her eyes a few times as she tried to understand what happened. Her heartbeat elerated. This... wasn¡¯t this that famous kabedon move? And Zhang Yi Hai actually pulled this move on her? Chapter 441 441 He was Bullying Her Fang Su Jin opened her mouth, wanting to say something. But after a while, she closed her mouth again. Zhang Yi Hai was too close to her. She could actually feel his breath caressing her face. Meeting his gaze made her heartbeat turn chaotic again. Fang Su Jin quickly lowered her gaze as she was too shy to look at him. His gaze made her remember the reason she was always afraid of him in the beginning. She realized where they were and began to panic. If her parents came out and saw this scene, then, she would be in deep trouble. ¡°Su Jin...¡± The man¡¯s voice made her heart skip a beat. ¡°Look at me, alright?¡± She could not resist the temptation to look at him again. His gaze was still prating. Fang Su Jin felt as if her breath was stuck in her throat. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai,¡± Her voice was a little shaky. ¡°What are you doing?¡± She raised her hand and put it on his chest, wanting to push him away. But Zhang Yi Hai remained where he was. ..... ¡°I don¡¯t want to talk about itter,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°If you don¡¯t tell me what happened, then, I won¡¯t let you go.¡± ¡°No. If we don¡¯t go back now, my parents might being to look for us,¡± Fang Su Jin tried to reason with him. ¡°Then, it¡¯s better if you tell me what¡¯s going on quickly,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Su Jin, if you don¡¯t talk to me, I won¡¯t let you go.¡± Fang Su Jin continued to look him in the eyes. Then, she realized that he was telling her the truth. He really won¡¯t let her go unless she tells him the reason she was upset. But, Fang Su Jin did not want to talk about it. She thought that it was too embarrassing to admit that she was jealous. Suddenly, her ears caught the sound of a chattering voice, heading toward them. Fang Su Jin began to panic. She swept her gaze around the ce and worry that someone was going to see them in this position. Her hand continued to push him away. However, Zhang Yi Hai was too strong and her strength could not bepared to his. Even if she tried to push him as hard as she can, it did not seem to make any difference. Fang Su Jin was frightened. Unknowingly, her eyes reddened and hot tears streamed down her face. Zhang Yi Hai was stunned to look at the scene before him. He watched as Fang Su Jin wiped the tears from her face. Then, he finally put down his arm that was trapping her between him and the wall. His throat bobbed. Zhang Yi Hai wanted to say something, but looking at the tears on her face made him feel guilty. He only wanted to talk to her and resolve whatever happened between them as soon as he could. But, why does it look as if he was bullying her? After a brief hesitation, Zhang Yi Hai grabbed her arms and pulled her away. He only stopped once they were farther from the restroom area. Then, Zhang Yi Hai pulled Fang Su Jin into his arms and hugged her tight. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Zhang Yi Hai rubbed his face against her long hair. ¡°It was all my fault. Su Jin, don¡¯t cry, alright? How can he forget that his girlfriend was someone who could cry easily? Last time, she cried after watching some sad scene in a movie. Now, she had cried again because he was bullying her. Fang Su Jin continued to bury her face in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s chest. She did not want to cry easily. But she was too frightened that her parents were going to find out about them. It made her anxious and her tears came out just like that. ¡°Su Jin...¡± Zhang Yi Hai ran his hand through her hair as he continued to coax her. ¡°Did I do something wrong? You have to tell me so that I would know.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s sniffle could be heard. ¡°I have never been in a rtionship before,¡± Zhang Yi Hai continued. ¡°If you don¡¯t tell me what I did wrong, then, I would not know how to fix it. I don¡¯t want you to be angry. I don¡¯t want you to stop talking to me. Just tell me what I do wrong, alright? Let me fix it and make it right.¡± Fang Su Jin was surprised to find that the usually quiet Zhang Yi Hai could speak a lot of words. Taking a deep breath, Fang Su Jin gave a light push on his chest. This time, Zhang Yi Hai took a step back to give her some space. He was waiting to hear what she had to say. Fang Su Jin swallowed and hesitated to speak. After a long silence between them, Fang Su Jin finally spoke again, ¡°I¡¯m not angry.¡± Zhang Yi Hai frowned upon hearing her answer. ¡°It¡¯s just that... I saw you and Ji Xin Xin talking outside the building just now,¡± Fang Su Jin continued. ¡°And then, I got jealous.¡± Her voice grew tiny the more she spoke. Zhang Yi Hai almost could not hear what she said at the end. But he heard her and he was stunned to hear that Fang Su Jin was admitting that she was jealous. Zhang Yi Hai could not understand why she was jealous. He did not have any feelings toward Ji Xin Xin. Usually, he would not be seen talking to the girl. However, Ji Xin Xin asked him a question and Zhang Yi Hai thought that it was necessary for him to exin the situation. Moreover, he did not expect that Fang Su Jin would be seeing their interaction. Because of that, he had made her unhappy. ¡°I don¡¯t like her,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°I know.¡± ¡°She just asked me a question, that¡¯s all. Su Jin, you have to believe that I only like you.¡± His words made her heartbeat elerate. Fang Su Jin clenched her hands tightly to calm down. ¡°I know. But, I can¡¯t help it, alright?¡± Zhang Yi Hai continued to watch his girlfriend intently. ¡°I won¡¯t talk to her anymore if it makes you unhappy.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to do that.¡± ¡°But I don¡¯t want you to misunderstand.¡± ¡°Then, what if you have to discuss an assignment? What if your professor asked you tomunicate with her?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll let someone pass the message.¡± That was a little childish, wasn¡¯t it? But her heart was secretly happy to hear that he would do that much. ¡°Don¡¯t be angry, alright?¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s voice softened as he was coaxing her. He hugged her in his arm again and pressed a kiss to her cheek. Fang Su Jin lowered her head and whispered, ¡°I¡¯m not angry. Chapter 442 442 She Really Likes Him The two of them continued to stay in the corner of the restaurant for a while as Zhang Yi Hai was busy coaxing his girlfriend. Looking at his girlfriend¡¯s face made him feel that Fang Su Jin can be so silly. However, since she would get jealous, that would also mean that she really likes him right? Initially, Zhang Yi Hai was worried when his girlfriend was upset with him, but finding that she cared about him that much made him feel happier. Zhang Yi Hai could not help but think of how strange their rtionship was. He had known Fang Su Jin for a long time as his sister¡¯s best friend. When did he begin to like her this much? Why didn¡¯t he know that falling in love with Fang Su Jin would make him this happy? He could not bear to see her misunderstood or cry because of him. All he knew was that he wanted everything to go smoothly with her. When he looked at her face, Zhang Yi Hai thought that the smile as well as the shy look on her face suited her the most. He hoped that he could see them forever. ..... Having Fang Su Jin in his arms felt as if his heart was full of her and that it was going to explode with happiness. ¡°We should go now,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke, breaking the quiet atmosphere between them. She raised her head to look at her boyfriend before lowering her head shyly again. ¡°Otherwise, my parents are going to be worried.¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved a sigh. He wished that he could spend his time alone with Fang Su Jin, just the two of them. The two of them could sit around, doing nothing and he would still be content as long as this amazing woman was in his arms. However, it was true that they could not stay together like this forever. Otherwise, her parents were going to look for her and their secret would be out in the open. Although Zhang Yi Hai did not mind it, he respected Fang Su Jin a lot more. Since she wanted to wait until he graduated, then, he will wait. At least, there was only one person who knew about it. With a heavy heart, Zhang Yi Hai took a step back. He stared at Fang Su Jin¡¯s face for a while before stretching his hand to wipe the tear stain on her face. Then, he leaned over and kissed her on the lips before pulling away again. He wanted to kiss her for a while longer, but he could only suppress that desire for now. Fang Su Jin frowned when he took a step back. ¡°I have to reapply my makeup again.¡± Zhang Yi Hai let out a chuckle. Knowing that she was going to reapply her makeup again, Zhang Yi Hai decided to take this chance to peck at her lips a few times more. Once he was satisfied, Zhang Yi Hai finally took a step back again. There was a hint of mischievousness in his eyes. ¡°Alright.¡± Fang Su Jin pushed him away. ¡°You should go back to the room first. Otherwise, my parents will worry.¡± ¡°No. I will wait for you.¡± Fang Su Jin shook her head. ¡°My parents were going to find it strange if we return to the room together.¡± Zhang Yi Hai raised his hand to cup her cheek. His lips turned up into an assuring smile. ¡°Then, let me talk when we return to the room. It will be alright.¡± Fang Su Jin was hesitant, but seeing the look on his face made her agree to let him handle her parentster. She went into the restroom and came out again after she had reapplied her makeup. Zhang Yi Hai stared at her face for a while and was relieved upon noticing that the tear marks on her face were no longer there. He lowered his gaze and finally looked at her red, glistering lips. An urge to kiss her lips again reappeared. However, before he could look at them for a while longer, Fang Su Jin had already blocked her lips from his eyes with her hand. ¡°You are not allowed to kiss me again.¡± Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. ¡°Un. I know.¡± He was not going to make her upset after she had worked hard to put on her makeup. Fang Su Jin heaved a breath of relief as she put down her hand again. ¡°But, I can kiss you again after this meal ended, right?¡± Fang Su Jin was stunned to hear his question. It took her a while to finally react. ¡°No. My parents are still around.¡± Zhang Yi Hai could not help but feel disappointed. ¡°Then, I will send you and your parents back to the hotel. Later, you have to find a chance toe out and meet me again, alright?¡± Her heartbeat was increasing. Fang Su Jin lowered her head before she finally nodded shyly. Thinking of sneaking around her parents to meet with her boyfriendter made her feel excited. Fang Su Jin found that she was very much looking forward to returning to the hotelter. The two of them walked along the corridor while holding hands. Once they arrived in front of the door, Fang Su Jin finally pulled her hand away from Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s before entering the room. When she walked in, her parents were in the middle of sampling a few dishes. From the look of it, it doesn¡¯t seem as if they were worrying that she had gone for a long time. Father Fang looked up upon hearing that someone had entered the room. He looked at his daughter and spoke, ¡°Su Jin, what took you so long?¡± Then, his eyes fell on Zhang Yi Hai who was walking behind his daughter. The smile on his face widened. ¡°How are you two together?¡± Fang Su Jin was panicking upon hearing her father¡¯s question. She turned to Zhang Yi Hai quickly, hoping that he would help her answer. ¡°I ran into Sister Fang outside,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°Earlier, I was answering a call and Sister Fang decided to wait for me so that we cane in together.¡± Father Fang nced at his daughter. ¡°Is that so?¡± Then, he looked at Zhang Yi Hai and waved his hand. ¡°Come on. Let¡¯s eat. The two of you have been gone for so long that the food is starting to get cold.¡± Fang Su Jin stared at her father in disbelief. Why does it seem as if her father was not worried about her at all? Moreover, he actually believed Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s excuse? Her gaze shifted to Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin narrowed her eyes. It seemed that her father really like Zhang Yi Hai a lot. Chapter 443 443 I Want to See You Dinner with Fang Su Jin¡¯s parents ended very well. Father Fang was probably the happiest. In the beginning, he thought that he will only being to Capita City to apany his wife for shopping and sightseeing. Now that he had Zhang Yi Hai in front of him, Father Fang was unable to stop talking and discussing business and economics. In the end, it was Mother Fang who had to remind him to eat his meal. Otherwise, there might be a chance that the four of them will have to sleep at the restaurant just because Father Fang could not stop talking. After the meal, Zhang Yi Hai volunteered to send the family of three back to the hotel as it would be quite troublesome for them to fetch a taxi at this time. As he was driving and chatting with Father Fang at the front, Zhang Yi Hai could not help but nce at his girlfriend through the rear mirror once in a while. Their gazes met a few times and Fang Su Jin had to lower her head and hide. She thought that Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gazes were too intense. If she did not look away, her mother would probably notice something. After a while, the car was nearing the hotel where Fang Su Jin and her parents were staying. Zhang Yi Hai nced at Father Fang and spoke, ¡°Uncle, you¡¯re going to return to Y City tomorrow?¡± ..... ¡°Hmm...¡± Father Fang nodded. ¡°I¡¯m always busy with my work. It was rare for me and your aunt to apany Su Jin on her exhibition. This time, we only get a chance toe over for a short time. Tomorrow, we¡¯ll have to go back to Y City.¡± ¡°When is your flight?¡± ¡°It¡¯s in the afternoon. But, we will have to head over to the airport earlier.¡± There was a brief silence in the vehicle. Finally, Zhang Yi Hai pulled over his vehicle at the entrance. He turned to Father Fang and spoke, ¡°Uncle, if you don¡¯t mind, let me send you over to the airport tomorrow.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes were wide when she heard Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s suggestion. She too was unwilling to part with him so quickly after getting together with him, but Fang Su Jin did not expect that Zhang Yi Hai would raise this suggestion. Knowing her parents, Fang Su Jin knew they would not take advantage of Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s kindness. There was a trace of joy in Father Fang¡¯s expression. However, he was quick topose himself. ¡°This... it is not appropriate, right? You already spent your time apanying the three of us for dinner.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right,¡± Mother Fang chirped in. ¡°Yi Hai, I know that you were thinking of us, but we should not trouble you further. Moreover, you still have to attend your ss tomorrow, right?¡± Fang Su Jin understood what her boyfriend was trying to do. As she was going to return to Y City tomorrow, Zhang Yi Hai was finding his chance to spend his time with her. Later, it would be hard for them to meet again unless Zhang Yi Hai went back to Y City, or if she found a reason to visit Capital City again. ¡°Uncle, Aunt, you don¡¯t have to worry about it,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°It will not trouble me much to send you over to the airport. Since I am in my final year, I don¡¯t have early morning ss as well.¡± The Fang couple exchanged a nce. ¡°Besides,¡± Zhang Yi Hai continued. He looked at Fang Su Jin and said, ¡°I have something to give my sister. Since Sister Fang is here, I was hoping that Sister Fang could help me and deliver a package for my sister. I didn¡¯t have the package with me now, but I will bring them over to you tomorrow. Sister Fang, can you help me? I won¡¯t be troubling you too much I hope.¡± Fang Su Jin stared back at him with a puzzled look. Noticing that her parents were looking at her, Fang Su Jin quickly agreed. ¡°Of course. It¡¯s no trouble. I am nning to see your sister after all.¡± Meanwhile, the Fang couple turned to look at each other again and smiled. ¡°So, it was like that,¡± Mother Fang spoke. ¡°Since you have a reason to find Su Jin tomorrow, then, we can only trouble you to send us to the airport.¡± Zhang Yi Hai put on an amiable smile. ¡°Auntie, please don¡¯t say that. You are not troubling me at all. Besides, you are always looking after my sister. I already considered you my family.¡± Fang Su Jin could feel her breath stuck in her throat. Suddenly, she was coughing non-stop. Fang Su Jin was just too shocked to hear Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s words. He already considered her parents as his family. This young man was just too good with his words. ¡°Su Jin, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Mother Fang looked at her daughter in worry. It was only after Fang Su Jin had stopped coughing that she finally was at ease. ¡°Mom, it¡¯s nothing. I guess someone was talking about me.¡± Fang Su Jin came out with ame excuse. She turned to Zhang Yi Hai and shot him a dangerous look, but the young man still had a smile on his face. He was teasing her, right? In the end, it was agreed that Zhang Yi Hai would send them to the airport. After making their arrangement, the family of three alighted from the car after thanking Zhang Yi Hai for sending them back to the hotel again. Zhang Yi Hai stayed parked in front of the entrance as he waited until the family entered the building. Once the Fang family members were no longer in his sight, Zhang Yi Hai pulled out his phone and sent a text to his girlfriend. Fang Su Jin was about to step into the elevator when she heard her phone¡¯s notification. Seeing Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s name, she quickly hid in the corner before her parents were going to see his name. With a faint smile on her face, Fang Su Jin clicked on his message. ¡°I will park my car in the basement. Su Jin,e out and meet me again in the lobby, alright? I want to see you.¡± Fang Su Jin read his message a few more times with her heart beating fast. Chapter 444 444 Not Allowed to Bully Me Again After saying good night to her parents, Fang Su Jin went into her room and closed the door. She leaned on the door behind her and pressed her hand to her chest. She could actually feel her heart thumping loud and hard. A faint smile curled on her face as a face of a young man appeared in her thought. Fang Su Jin raised the phone in her hand again and sent back a reply to Zhang Yi Hai. Then, Fang Su Jin ran towards the bathroom to look at her face. Once she was satisfied with how she looked, she then ran back to the door. Because she was worried that her parents were going to see her, Fang Su Jin had to check on the peephole first. She stared at the quiet corridor for a couple of minutes. Once she was sure that there was no one else around and that her parents were not going toe out again, Fang Su Jin took a deep breath and opened her door stealthily. She closed her door slowly before running over to the elevator. Her blood pumped and her adrenaline was rushing. Fang Su Jin thought that sneaking around like this was both dangerous and fun. She was now acting like a rebellious teenager, sneaking around to meet her boyfriend. A breath of relief escaped her once she was finally in the elevator. ..... Fang Su Jin thought that Zhang Yi Hai was turning her into a bad girl. The elevator stopped with a ding. Fang Su Jin walked out and began to search for Zhang Yi Hai. He told her that he would be waiting for her in the lobby. Then, using the ess card on her, they nned to head over to the hotel garden. However, after looking for a while, the man she was looking for was not around. Fang Su Jin took out her phone, wanting to call his number and ask where he was. Just then, her ears caught the sound of a chuckle. She turned to follow that sound and finally found Zhang Yi Hai, standing just behind the foliage nt beside the elevator. Just now, she was too anxious to find him and failed to see that the person she was looking for was hiding behind her. His lips tilted up to a smile. Zhang Yi Hai walked out behind the tree and spoke, ¡°Pretty miss, are you looking for someone?¡± Her cheeks puffed up. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai!¡± The young man let out augh. He raised his hand and pinched his girlfriend on the cheek. Before she could get angry, Zhang Yi Hai quickly released her again. Then, he grabbed her hand and led her back into the elevator. Fang Su Jin quickly understood what she should do. She took her card and used it to get to the garden. As the elevator went up, Fang Su Jin swung their intertwined hands together. ¡°Su Jin...¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s voice reverberated in the small space. ¡°Your parents did not say anything?¡± ¡°Fortunately, we were not living in the same room. I managed to sneak out.¡± The elevator stopped and the two of them walked out together. They walked around the garden for a while until they reached a quiet corner. Zhang Yi Hai stopped on his steps. He turned around to face Fang Su Jin and stared at her for a long time. His lips tilted up upon noticing how her face turned scarlet. ¡°Why are you looking at me like that?¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze to hide her face. Each time Zhang Yi Hai was looking at her like this, Fang Su Jin would be too shy to look at him. He made her feel as if he was going to suck her into his eyes. ¡°Why can¡¯t I look at you?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°Su Jin, you are very pretty.¡± Just like that, her face turned a shade redder. Zhang Yi Hai touched her cheek and chuckled as he felt the heat on his palm. ¡°Don¡¯tugh.¡± Fang Su Jin shot him a warning look. Zhang Yi Hai had to bite the inside of his cheek to stop himself fromughing. But it was really hard to control the smile on his face. Seeing his girlfriend like this could make him happy. He liked her smiling more than when she was crying. Suddenly, Zhang Yi Hai pulled her into his embrace and held her tight. He let Fang Su Jiny her head on his chest before speaking again, ¡°Su Jin, I¡¯m going to miss you.¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her head and bit her lips. She too would be missing him as well. The two of them had spent a week together as a couple. Their world as a couple was still beautiful and full of colors and all the sweet stuff. But tomorrow, she will have to leave for Y City again. Fang Su Jin did not know when will she be able to see him again. ¡°We can still talk on the phone or on a video call,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. She did not know whether she wasforting herself or her boyfriend. ¡°It won¡¯t be the same.¡± ¡°You will return to Y City on your break, right?¡± ¡°Mhm...¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°But I won¡¯t be able to return frequently. I already took a long break the other day. Fang Su Jin naturally knew that Zhang Yi Hai was talking about the week he spent in Y City for his sister who was involved in a terrible ident. ¡°Then, I cane overter.¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled. He pulled away and spoke, ¡°Su Jin...¡± ¡°Hmm...¡± ¡°You really do like me, don¡¯t you.¡± Fang Su Jin stared at him with her mouth agape. She did not know how she should respond when Zhang Yi Hai was teasing her like this. She wanted to admit it but was too shy to do so. Hearing hisughing voice made her annoyed. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, you are not allowed to bully me again. Otherwise, I will tell your sister.¡± His brow rose. Zhang Yi Hai was amused by his girlfriend¡¯s threat. However, if his sister heard that he was bullying her best friend, there was a big chance that he would be in trouble with his father instead. ¡°When did I bully you?¡± ¡°You made me cry.¡± There was a helpless look on his face. He did not deliberately make her cry. He was trying to coax her, but he still made his girlfriend cry. ording to what he learned from his parents¡¯ rtionship, Zhang Yi Hai could only admit that he was wrong. He hugged her tightly again and inhaled the sweet smell on her body. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I won¡¯t do it again. Su Jin, I will only like you.¡± Fang Su Jin leaned on his body again, enjoying the warmth that his embrace could give her. Chapter 445 445 Why are You Asking Me? After walking around for a while, the couple finally found a ce to sit down. Fang Su Jin suddenly recalled Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s conversation with his father earlier in the day. ¡°You said that you have something to give your sister. What is it?¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Zhang Yi Hai stared back at his girlfriend in puzzlement. ¡°What did I want to give her?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± She tilted his head to one side. ¡°Why are you asking me?¡± Then, the two of them looked at each other with confused looks on their faces. It was then that Fang Su Jin realized that this person had forgotten about what he had told her father earlier. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you want to let me pass something to your sister? Wasn¡¯t that what you told my father?¡± Zhang Yi Hai suddenly recalled his words again. He let out a cough and looked away. ¡°I was only finding an excuse to see you again tomorrow. Otherwise, how am I supposed to send you to the airport.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at her boyfriend in disbelief. Zhang Yi Hai was looking back at her with a serious look on his face. Suddenly, Fang Su Jin started to burst into augh. To think that Zhang Yi Hai had told her parents some nonsense just because he wanted to see her again tomorrow... ..... Fang Su Jin did think that this was too funny. Zhang Yi Hai was just too cute, right? It seemed that all the images she have about him in the past had changed a lot. This person was not the person she thought he was. Seeing that his girlfriend wasughing at him for a while, Zhang Yi Hai quickly pinched her on both cheeks. Zhang Yi Hai made a mental reminder to bring something for his sister before the Fang couple was going to suspect him tomorrow. The sound of herughter still did not stop. After a while, Fang Su Jin finally felt her cheek a little sore. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai...¡± Her words were a little incoherent as she could not speak clearly. ¡°Let me go.¡± Her eyes started to grow misty. ¡°It hurts.¡± A helpless sigh escaped him. Zhang Yi Hai began to wonder if his girlfriend was made of water. Why did she cry that easily? Just like that, Zhang Yi Hai finally released her cheeks. Worried that she would be in pain, he then massaged her cheek gently. His heart grew anxious as he noticed that her cheek was a little red. ¡°Does it still hurt?¡± Fang Su Jin shook her head slowly. ¡°It doesn¡¯t hurt anymore. But Zhang Yi Hai, why do you like to pinch my cheek so much?¡± ¡°I just thought that you are too cute. I can¡¯t help myself from pinching your cheek a bit.¡± The slight anger in her subsided and her heart was filled with something else. Zhang Yi Hai shed a smile. Without a warning, he leaned over to kiss her lips. It has been a long day and too many things had happened. From the moment he saw her on the street, he had always wanted to kiss her. However, trying to spend his time with his girlfriend today was not that easy. When he finally gets his chance to spend his time with her, something happened, causing a misunderstanding between them. Now that he finally had his chance, of course, Zhang Yi Hai was not going to let her go easily. As his lips touched hers, the fire that he has been trying so hard to suppress was ignited and could not be stopped. Zhang Yi Hai ran his finger through Fang Su Jin¡¯s long hair as he pulled her closer to him in their kiss. He nibbled at her lips, coaxing her to open her mouth so that he can deepen their kisses. Once she finally gave in, Zhang Yi Hai let out a satisfied sigh. Tomorrow, Fang Su Jin will return to Y City again. Although he still had his chance to see her again before she go, Zhang Yi Hai knew that it would be hard to kiss her again tomorrow. Her parents were around and Fang Su Jin would want to keep their rtionship a secret until he graduated. Fang Su Jin felt a little breathless from his kisses. Her cheek was hot and her body grew soft. It felt as if he was sucking her strength and there was nothing else she could do other than lean to him for support. Her boyfriend was too domineering! Her mind went nk. At this time, Fang Su Jin could only tell herself to focus on her breathing before she might be suffocated. After a long time, Zhang Yi Hai finally pulled away. Fang Su Jin leaned weakly in his embrace while trying to catch her breath. As her ears were pressed to his chest, Fang Su Jin could hear the rhythmic sound of his heartbeat. It seemed that his heart too would beat loud and fast when he was with her. Zhang Yi Hai pulled away to look at her face. Seeing her reddened cheek made him smile. He realized that his mind might be filled with Fang Su Jin. How was he going to survive staying in Capital City while his girlfriend was living in a different city? He could probably return on the weekend just to see his girlfriend again, but thinking of the various assignment waiting for him made him hesitate. He had already dyed some matters because he was apanying her in Capital City for a week. If he did not study well and get a good result, then Fang Su Jin would be unhappy. Then, how was he supposed to reveal their rtionship to others? At this time, Zhang Yi Hai wished that the two of them were the same age. Not because he thought that Fang Su Jin was older than him. But if he was her age, then, he can be with her in the open. How great it would be to walk around without worrying that someone was going to see them? Chapter 446 446 Why are You Still Here? On the next day, Zhang Yi Hai showed up at the hotel just in time after the Fang family had their breakfast in the hotel¡¯s coffeehouse. He waited for them in the lobby as they handled their check-out procedure. Seeing that Mother Fang was carrying arge bag, which contained her shopping loot, he quickly stepped forward and offered to carry it. Mother Fang was reluctant to let him help, but the bag was indeed quite heavy. In the end, Zhang Yi Hai managed to convince her to let him carry her bag. A soft sigh escaped her. Mother Fang then turned to her daughter with a faint smile on her face. ¡°The Zhang family¡¯s children are quite good. Yi Hai is really considerate.¡± Fang Su Jin shifted her gaze to Zhang Yi Hai and chuckled. Look! It seemed that someone was working hard to win her parents¡¯ hearts, right? He could make her father like him so much just by chatting with him. Now, he¡¯s winning over her mother¡¯s heart. With her hands free, Mother Fang slid into the vehicle and sit down peacefully before she was joined by her husband. Fang Su Jin looked at her luggage and sighed. ..... Actually, her luggage was much heavier than her mother¡¯s. After all, she came to Capital City and stayed there for a week. However, a certain someone only thinks about helping to carry her mother¡¯s luggage... Why didn¡¯t he help his girlfriend instead? Fang Su Jin walked over to Zhang Yi Hai who was arranging the luggage in the cargo space. Just as she was about to put in her luggage, someone finally noticed his girlfriend struggling. ¡°Let me help you,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said as he leaned over to pick up her luggage. As he bowed slightly to take her luggage, Fang Su Jin could feel the young man¡¯s lip brushing against her cheek. His lips stayed there for two seconds before Zhang Yi Hai pulled away and carried her luggage up. Her heart was beating fast and her eyes widened. Fang Su Jin stared at Zhang Yi Hai in disbelief. Then, she quickly looked at her parents who were sitting in the vehicle. A sigh of relief escaped her upon noticing that the two of them had their head down to look at their phone. Her cheek was red as she turned to Zhang Yi Hai again. Fang Su Jin could not miss the mischievous smile on his lips. This person was crazy! Her parents were still around but he was taking advantage to kiss her when they were not looking! The one who was scared to death was her, alright? Until now, her heart was still beating fast. Fang Su Jin looked at his smile and thought that his mischievous smile really resembled his sister¡¯s. Whenever Zhang Li Xue pulled some tricks or felt a little naughty, she too would have this smile on her face. Is everyone in the Zhang family like this? ¡°Sister Fang, you should get in the car first,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. The teasing smile on his lips was still there. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about the luggage. I¡¯ll handle it.¡± Fang Su Jin was nning to secretly pinch his waist for his action, but once he spoke, her mother turned around to look at them and she could no longer take action. ¡°Su Jin, what are you doing?¡± Mother Fang spoke. ¡°Get in. We don¡¯t want to bete for our flight.¡± The corner of her lips started to twitch. There were still a few hours before their flight. Her mother shouldn¡¯t be worrying about this. Why does it seem as if her mother was taking Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s side? Fang Su Jin walked around the vehicle and sat beside her mother in the back passenger¡¯s seat. Zhang Yi Hai shut the door before he slid into the driver¡¯s seat. As he sat down, Father Fang turned to him with a grateful smile on his face. ¡°Yi Hai, thank you for helping.¡± Initially, Father Fang wanted to help with the luggage as well, but someone called him and spoke about an urgent matter at work. Father Fang had to check his email to look at the problem. ¡°Uncle, there¡¯s no problem.¡± Zhang Yi Hai started the car and drove off to the airport. Fortunately, they went out in time just to escape the traffic. The Fang couple chatted with Zhang Yi Hai a bit before they reached the airport. Fang Su Jin looked at this scene and thought that the atmosphere between the three of them was really good. It seemed that she was forgotten by her parents again. Fang SU Jin could not help but wonder if this situation wouldst for a long time, even after her parents finally found out that they were together. After a long drive, the car finally reached the airport. Zhang Yi Hai dropped the Fang family at the departure hall before he went to park his car. Then, he came out again to look for Fang Su Jin and her parents. He did not forget to take a gift bag that he brought with him. When he approached the family, the Fang family had just finished dealing with their luggage check-in. There were still a couple of hours before their flight. Therefore, they were nning to sit down in one of the cafes before they would be called to depart. ¡°Uncle Fang, Auntie Fang,¡± Zhang Yi Hai called them as soon as he saw them. The Fang couple looked up and was surprised to see that Zhang Yi Hai was still around. ¡°Yi Hai?¡± Mother Fang looked at the young man in puzzlement. ¡°Why are you still here?¡± Zhang Yi Hai shed her a polite smile. Then, he raised the gift bag in his hand and shifted his gaze to his girlfriend. ¡°I forgot to pass this to Sister Fang.¡± It was then that the Fang couple remembered that Zhang Yi Hai had told them that he had something that he wanted their daughter to pass on to his sister. Just now, they were in such a hurry to check in that they have forgotten about this matter. Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin looked at her boyfriend and realized that this person was full of tricks. Chapter 447 447 Goodbye Kisses The Fang family invited Zhang Yi Hai to sit down with them at the cafe before he leave. However, Zhang Yi Hai rejected their invitation. He still had that polite smile on his face as he looked at the Fang couple. ¡°Auntie, Uncle, I should head back to the city first. Otherwise, I might be stuck in the traffic.¡± Father Fang looked at the young man, feeling a little regret. The two of them had chatted for a long time, but Father Fang still thought that it was not enough. ¡°That¡¯s fine,¡± Father Fang spoke with a sigh. ¡°Next time, you have toe over to our house again. Let your Auntie prepare some dishes. It¡¯s the least we can do after you helped us today.¡± ¡°Then, I will visit you and Auntie again when I go back to Y City.¡± Hearing his response, Father Fang began to smile brightly again. Fang Su Jin looked at her boyfriend with a puzzled look on her face. He was going to leave after delivering the gift to his sister? Just like that? ..... Somehow, she could not help but think that this situation was strange. Things shouldn¡¯t be this simple, right? Fang Su Jin peeked into the gift bag that Zhang Yi Hai gave her earlier. There were two boxes in it. One smaller one and another was slightly bigger. She wondered what he prepared for his sister. Does she really have to hand this package over to Zhang Li Xue? After all, they both knew that helping him send a package to his sister was nothing but his trick to spend time with her. After saying a few words to the Fang couple, Zhang Yi Hai turned around and left, leaving his girlfriend dumbfounded at this situation. Her instinct was telling her that this was not the end. But her boyfriend left without looking back. This... what was going on? Just as Fang Su Jin was thinking about Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s strange behavior, the phone in her hand buzzed. She looked at the screen and a light flickered in her eyes. ¡°Su Jin, I¡¯m waiting for you near the gift shop. Do you want toe over and see me?¡± Fang Su Jin could not contain her smile as she read this message. She should have known that Zhang Yi Hai would not leave just like that. Her gaze then fell on her parents. After sending a reply to Zhang Yi Hai, Fang Su Jin then turned to her mother and spoke, ¡°Mom, I need to go to the bathroom.¡± Mother Fang looked up. ¡°Do you want me to go with you?¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. You stay here and apany dad,¡± Fang Su Jin said. She grabbed her purse and was about to turn around when she remembered something else, ¡°Mom, I might want to walk around the shop after that.¡± Mother Fang frowned. ¡°Just don¡¯t take too long.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded obediently. ¡°Un. I know.¡± Before her mother would be able to detect her guilty conscience, Fang Su Jin turned around and left. Of course, she did not forget to check whether her parents were looking at her or not. Fortunately, she was clever enough toe up with a reason to buy more time for her and Zhang Yi Hai. This way, her parents would not worry when she disappeared for a bit too long. Fang Su Jin headed to the gift shop area where Zhang Yi Hai was supposed to be waiting for her. From a distance, she could already spot Zhang Yi Hai leaning against the wall while he was waiting for her. Because of his good looks, a few people were watching him. However, the man¡¯s expression remained serious. Fang Su Jin heaved a sigh. After knowing him for a while, she thought that Zhang Yi Hai was very yful, unlike the way he made others view him. It was not strange that Zhang Li Xue would sometimesin about Zhang Yi Hai in the past. With a smile on her face, Fang Su Jin walked over to Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s side and stood in front of him without saying a word. Then, she watched as a smile bloomed from that serious look on his face. The view was so pretty that it made her stunned for a few seconds. Suddenly, Zhang Yi Hai stretched his hand and started to pull her into his embrace. His arms wrapped around her waist as he pulled her closer. Then, he leaned over to peck at her lips. Thinking that they would not be able to see each other for a long time, Zhang Yi Hai decided to rain her face with more kisses. ¡°I thought that you were leaving so soon,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke between her giggle. His brow rose. ¡°How can I leave without my goodbye kisses?¡± Fang Su Jin smiled shyly upon hearing his words. Her nose wrinkled as the man leaned over to peck at her lips again. Then, she remembered the gift bag he gave her earlier. ¡°That¡¯s right, Yi Hai, what did you give your sister?¡± ¡°A plush toy.¡± Fang Su Jin stared at him speechlessly. ¡°Why are you giving your sister a plush toy.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know what else I should give. Since I alreadye up with an excuse, of course, I have to prepare something.¡± ¡°Then, what am I supposed to say if your sister asks me about it?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to tell her anything. Just pretend that you don¡¯t know anything,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°That¡¯s right. There are two boxes of gifts in that bag. Give therger one to my sister. The smaller one is for you.¡± Her eyes lit up. ¡°There¡¯s also something for me?¡± Thinking that Zhang Yi Hai had prepared a gift for her made her very happy. She could not wait to go back and look at it. ¡°Mhm. But you can only look at them when you arrive home.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°This way, you will remember to call me when you arrive home.¡± His lips curled into a smile. He held her tighter, feeling reluctant to see her leave after this. ¡°Fang Su Jin, you have to remember to call me, alright?¡± Chapter 448 448 Video Call Request The flight to Y City arrived in the evening. The moment the ne touched down and parked at the spot, Fang Su Jin had already texted Zhang Yi Hai of her arrival. Zhang Yi Hai sent back a text, asking his girlfriend to tell him when she arrived at her house. He wanted to talk to her but he knew that Fang Su Jin was still with her family. When the Fang family reached the arrival hall, the driver was already waiting to pick them up. Fang Su Jin looked out the window and sighed. This was the city that she was she was familiar with. But somehow, her heart was missing a certain someone. It has been only a few hours since they were separated, but she was already thinking about him. Having a boyfriend indeed felt different. Once they arrived home, Fang Su Jin went back to her room and slumped her body against the mattress. Being in her own room felt very rxing. Once she had rxed a little bit, Fang Su Jin rolled off her bed and grabbed her phone. With a smile on her face, Fang Su Jin was about to send a text to Zhang Yi Hai that she had arrived home when she recalled the gift that he told her to open when she was at home. Fang Su Jin jumped off her bed and went to find the package. ..... She found the gift bag ced just beside her wardrobe. Inside, there was arge box meant for Zhang Li Xue. Then, there was a smaller one for her. Fang Su Jin grabbed the gift for her before she sat down on the mattress again. The smile on her face widened as she look at the box. It was light and she could not guess what Zhang Yi Hai gave her. She tried to shake the box but could not hear anythinging from it. Taking a deep breath, Fang Su Jin unwrapped the box carefully. Her heartbeat elerated as she slowly lifted the lid. A few secondster, there was a puzzled look in her eyes. She took out the piece of stic and stared at the cute picture of a sleeping fox. After looking at the gift for a long time, Fang Su Jin finally burst intoughter. The thing that Zhang Yi Hai gave her was a phone case with her phone model. It was simple and cute. Fang Su Jin snapped a picture of the gift. Then, she took off the phone case that she has been using for a few years and reced it with the one that Zhang Yi Hai had given her. The smile on her face widened, noticing that the case fit her phone perfectly. But... why was Zhang Yi Hai being so secretive about it? He even asked her to open the gift when she was finally at home. As the young man¡¯s face appeared in her head, Fang Su Jin quickly sent Zhang Yi Hai a photo of the phone case that she had shot earlier. A few secondster, her phone began to ring. Fang Su Jin was about to answer the phone call when she realized that it was not a phone call like she had expected. Instead, Zhang Yi Hai was sending her a video call request. Her mind went nk for a few seconds. Fang Su Jin swept her gaze across her room. Her eyes widened in shock upon realizing the state of her room. It was toote for her to tidy up everything now, right? Fang Su Jin decided to move to the less messy side of her room. She sat on the couch and suddenly recalled something else. What about her appearance? Just now, she has been rolling on the bed, right? Fang Su Jin eyed her phone anxiously. However, this was not the time for her to answer the call. She could not let Zhang Yi Hai see her like this. The call ended. Her brow furrowed. Fang Su Jin felt guilty that she did not answer Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s call quickly. A few secondster, a message came in. ¡°Are you busy?¡± Fang Su Jin stared at Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s message and gritted her teeth. Then, she sent him a reply. ¡°Give me five minutes.¡± Then, Fang Su Jin tossed her phone on the bed. She ran over to the dressing table and sucked in a deep breath. Fortunately, she did not hurriedly answer Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s phone call. Otherwise, her boyfriend was going to see her with her messy, bird¡¯s nest hair. Now that they are together, of course, Fang Su Jin wanted to appear the best in front of her boyfriend. Fang Su Jinbed her hair and pulled it into a ponytail. Then, she dabbed some powder on her face and applied some lip gloss. Finally, she was satisfied with the way she looked. At least, she looked presentable to appear in front of her boyfriend. Another thought came to her mind. Fang Su Jin ran over to the door and locked it. It would be troublesome if her parents or anyone walk in while she was still on a video call with Zhang Yi Hai. Then, she would not know how to exin something. Then, she sat on the couch again and held her phone tightly as she waited for Zhang Yi Hai to call her back. Just in time, her phone rang again. Fang Su Jin took a deep breath as she answered the call. Just like that, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face appeared on her screen. Because they were making a video call, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face appeared a littlerge on her screen. Her heart was beating fast. At the same time, there was this indescribable feeling of loss when she saw his face. Fang Su Jin realized that she was missing this young man a lot. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai.¡± Her voice was sweet and soft. Then, her lips turned up in a smile. Zhang Yi Hai stared at his girlfriend and realized that she looked especially pretty. He realized that she must have touched up her face before he called her. A chuckle escaped him as this thought came to his mind. Chapter 449 449 About a Fox ¡°Are you busy?¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I was tidying something a bit earlier. There was a lot of stuff.¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled. He was not going to expose his girlfriend. It was not as if he had never seen Fang Su Jin without her makeup before. He thought that she was still pretty without makeup. But it seemed that after getting together with him, Fang Su Jin liked to apply more color to her face. ¡°How was your flight?¡± ¡°Not bad.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s gaze fell on the gift back on her bed. She let out a cough and spoke, ¡°I got your gift. Well, thank you for that phone case. But, why don¡¯t you let me open it earlier?¡± Zhang Yi Haiughed. ¡°Well, do you like it?¡± ¡°I like it. It looks good and it fits my phone perfectly,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°But, why did you suddenly think about buying me a phone case?¡± ¡°I was looking for something to give my sister yesterday,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°I saw the phone case and suddenly thought of you.¡± He came up with a lie and decided to prepare something for his sister. Anyway, if the Fang couple happen to meet his sister and asked her about it, things would not be too awkward. ..... Since he had promised to keep their rtionship a secret until he graduated, then he have to protect her well. Actually, Zhang Yi Hai understood what Fang Su Jin was worried about. He did not mind their age gap and he knew that his family did not mind them too. But Fang Su Jin... she was worried to get criticized. ¡°Then, why did you pick the one with that fox?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. ¡°I thought that you like foxes.¡± Thest time, Zhang Yi Hai asked her to choose a plush toy from the w machine. There were a lot of animals, but Fang Su Jin had chosen a fox. Because of that, Zhang Yi Hai thought that his girlfriend might like this animal. When he was choosing something for his sisterst night, Zhang Yi Hai happen to see the fox on the phone case. It reminded him of Fang Su Jin and he decided to get one for her. ¡°Well, the fox is cute,¡± Fang Su Jin looked at the man on her phone and suddenly burst intoughter. ¡°Why are youughing?¡± Zhang Yi Hai found it strange for his girlfriend tough out loud without a reason. He was very sure that he did not say anything funny. A bright smile curled on her lips. Fang Su Jin stared at Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face for a long time and decided that what she had in mind made a lot of sense. Fang Su Jin suppressed herughter and spoke, ¡°Actually, Zhang Yi Hai, I realized that the fox resembled you.¡± Zhang Yi Hai raised a brow as he waited for his girlfriend to exin. ¡°What?¡± ¡°You can be quite mischievous and sly. Isn¡¯t that just like a fox? A mischievous and sly fox.¡± Zhang Yi Hai was amused to hear what his girlfriend said about him. He could not help butugh at it. ¡°Su Jin, you¡¯re saying that I¡¯m sly?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you? While we were in Capital City, you always find an excuse to spend more time with me. You see? You evene up with an idea to buy your sister a gift just to send me to the airport.¡± Zhang Yi Hai had the urge to pinch his girlfriend¡¯s cheek. Unfortunately, she was far away and he could not do anything to her. Seeing the dangerous look in her boyfriend¡¯s eyes, Fang Su Jin eventually decided that it was better not to say that much. Zhang Yi Hai thought of something else. Suddenly, there was anguid smile on his face. ¡°A fox is also said to be a seductress. Su Jin, are you saying that I am also a seductress?¡± Her heart skipped a beat. There was something about his tone and smile that made her a little anxious. Now that she thought about it, Zhang Yi Hai was really a seductress. Wasn¡¯t that how she ended up being with him? ¡°Hmm... I also remember something else about a fox,¡± Zhang Yi Hai continued. ¡°W-what else?¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s voice started to shake. For some reason, she had a feeling that whatever Zhang Yi Hai was going to tell her next would not be anything good. ¡°It was also said that a fox can be a devoted lover.¡± A devoted lover? Fang Su Jin¡¯s heartbeat increased. Her face turned redder and she was screaming internally. It felt as if she was being seduced by this male fox again. Suddenly, Fang Su Jin was beginning to regret bringing up this topic about a fox. Who knew that this sly person could take a chance to flirt with her like this? Previously, Zhang Yi Hai had once said that he had never been in a rtionship before. She wondered if this was really the truth. He seemed to be very good at saying words that would make her go crazy. ¡°There is such a thing about a fox? Why don¡¯t I remember that?¡± Fang Su Jin decided to y pretend. Zhang Yi Haiughed upon noticing his girlfriend¡¯s reddened cheek. ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about this anymore.¡± Fang Su Jin wanted to change the subject. ¡°I thought of something else.¡± Zhang Yi Hai continued. There¡¯s still something else? ¡°Since you think that I resembled a fox... Su Jin, isn¡¯t it great that I gave you that fox phone case? Then, it would feel as if you were taking me with you everywhere you go.¡± Fang Su Jin felt as if her heart and mind were exploding. Zhang Yi Hai was really good at teasing her, right? Suddenly, her gaze fell on the fox plush toy on the mattress. Then, what about that plush toy? To think of him whenever she fell asleep? To hug him when she goes to sleep? Her face turned a deeper red. Fang Su Jin decided that it would be better if she stopped thinking too much. Otherwise, she might go crazy. Chapter 450 450 Create a Life A few dayster, Fang Su Jin took the gift bag that Zhang Yi Hai had prepared and headed out to see her friend, Zhang Li Xue. Now that her injury was getting better, Zhang Li Xue decided to head to the office with her dad. Zhang Li Xue was someone who was used to running around and was notfortable staying at home doing nothing. Having the chance toe back to work was actually a good thing for her. Fang Su Jin headed over to the coffee house to wait for Zhang Li Xue to appear. The waitress had only left after delivering her drinks when Zhang Li Xue wheeled into the coffee house in her wheelchair. Fortunately, Fang Su Jin had chosen a seat that was quite close to the entrance. Therefore, it was quite convenient for Zhang Li Xue to reach her side. ¡°Su Jin!¡± Zhang Li Xue had a bright smile on her face. She spread her hand and Fang Su Jin leaned over to hug her friend. The two of them then started tough happily as they chatted. Fang Su Jin took the opportunity to give her friend a lookover. Seeing that she was in a good mood and in good health made her feel more at ease. ..... Moreover, it seemed that after she was married to Bai Qi, Zhang Li Xue looked very happy as well. Her gaze then fell on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s casted leg. ¡°How is your leg? Are you going to be able to take it off earlier?¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh. ¡°With Doctor Bai Qi, I don¡¯t think it¡¯s possible. He said that we have to wait until it was properly healed. He said this was not the first time that I have injured my legs. Therefore, I have to pay a bit more attention. And my parents agreed with him.¡± Fang Su Jin suddenly thought of something. She took out the gift bag and ced it in front of her friend. ¡°Li Xue, I ran into your brother in Capital City. He wanted me to give you this.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at the gift bag with a puzzled look on her face. Her brother was giving her a gift, but Zhang Li Xue thought that this was too strange. Her birthday was a few months away. It seemed that he don¡¯t have a reason to give her a gift, right? ¡°What is it?¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at her friend. Fang Su Jin shrugged. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Even though she already knew what was in that gift box, Zhang Yi Hai already told her to pretend as if she did not know anything. ¡°Your brother only wanted me to help pass this gift to you. He did not say anything else.¡± Fang Su Jin batted her eyes, appearing innocent. Zhang Li Xue was very curious about the gift that her brother gave her without a reason. She opened the box carefully and saw a teddy bear holding a basketball in it. Although she find that the teddy bear was quite adorable, she still could not understand why her brother would give her such gift. Could it be that he was trying to trick her? Zhang Li Xue inspected the box carefully and heaved a breath of relief when she could not find anything wrong with it. Still... it made her restless. ¡°Su Jin, you help me think of the reason why Yi Hai would give me a bear out of the blue.¡± Fang Su Jin wanted tough, but she had to keep a poker face. Of course, she knew the reason why Zhang Yi Hai gave her sister a gift. But it was something that she could not say out loud. If only Zhang Li Xue knew that she was in a rtionship with her little brother, then, she would be in deep trouble, right? Fang Su Jin was sure that Zhang Li Xue was going to tease her about it. ¡°Then... why don¡¯t you ask your brother why he gave you this bear?¡± Fang Su Jin suggested. She also would want to know how Zhang Yi Hai was going to answer his sister. Zhang Li Xue grabbed her phone and snapped a picture of that bear. Then, she sent it over to her brother, telling him that he got his presence, but could not understand the reason why he gave her something. After a minute, Zhang Yi Hai sent her sister a video call request. Zhang Li Xue found it strange that her brother was sending her a video request. She swept her finger on the screen to answer the phone call. A whileter, Zhang Yi Hi¡¯s face appeared on the screen. ¡°Yi Hai? Why did you video call me?¡± Hearing her words, Fang Su Jin sneakily moved to nce at the screen. Her heartbeat elerated as she saw her boyfriend¡¯s face. Zhang Yi Hai studied his sister¡¯s surroundings and caught a glimpse of his girlfriend in the corner of the screen. His lips curled up into a smile. Seeing her face like this was enough. ¡°I pressed the call button by mistake,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°I did not expect that you would pick up my call before I canceled.¡± Of course, Zhang Yi Hai was speaking nonsense. ¡°Then, tell me what¡¯s going on,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°What¡¯s with the teddy bear? Why did you suddenly send me a gift?¡± Zhang Yu Hai coughed. ¡°It¡¯s for my future niece or nephew.¡± ¡°Ahh?¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at her brother in disbelief. ¡°Sister, be sure to keep it safe with you,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°I won¡¯t talk to you anymore. I still have to do my assignments.¡± Without waiting for his sister to reply, Zhang Yi Hai had already hung up the phone. Zhang Li Xue stared at her phone speechlessly before turning to her friend again. ¡°Li Xue, what does your brother mean?¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. ¡°Are you pregnant?¡± Zhang Li Xue started to cough. ¡°Of course, not.¡± ¡°Then, what is it about a gift for your future niece or nephew?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°My brother must be joking around.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Fang Su Jin shifted her gaze to her friend¡¯s stomach area. ¡°You have been married for a while. It¡¯s possible for you and Bai Qi to create a small life, right?¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh. ¡°I also want to have a child. But Bai Qi won¡¯t allow it. He said that I have to wait until my leg is properly healed before we can start to consider having one.¡± When she brought up that matter, Bai Qi said that carrying a baby would be hard with her injured legs. He did not want her to suffer more. Therefore, they will have to wait before considering starting a family. Chapter 451 451 Joint Exhibition in F Country Fang Su Jin was surprised to see the disappointed look on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face. From the look of it, Zhang Li Xue seemed to want to have a child quickly. A faint sigh escaped her. ¡°Li Xue, I didn¡¯t expect that you would want a child very soon. I thought that Doctor Bai would definitely want to wait for a while.¡± Zhang Li Xue shed a smile. ¡°Well, he did say that he wanted to wait for a while and enjoy our two-person world. But... I always liked children. Moreover, Bai Qi only has his sister, Xi Xi. It would be good if they had a few more members of the family.¡± Although Bai Qi said that he wanted to spend time with just the two of them for a while longer, Zhang Li Xue still hoped that they would have children sooner. Bai Qi and his sister were alone after his parents passed away. Zhang Li Xue hoped that there would be additional members of their family. Then perhaps, both Bai Qi and Xi Xi would not be so alone. Bai Xi Xi especially hoped to have a few more people apany her. ¡°That¡¯s true, I remember how happy Bai Xi Xi was when you and Bai Qi finally got your marriage certificate,¡± Fang Su Jin said. It seemed as if Bai Xi Xi was, even more, happier than the married couple. The little girl was too adorable. ¡°Actually, it¡¯s not that bad to have a child a littleter,¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her friend and smiled. ¡°A while ago, my mom was still discussing whether we should hold a wedding banquet once my leg is healed. Su Jin, I want you to be my maid of honor.¡± ..... Fang Su Jin looked at her friend in surprise. ¡°Me?¡± ¡°Of course, it¡¯s you. After all, you have been my closest friend ever since we went to kindergarten together,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Su Jin, what do you think? Will you agree to it?¡± ¡°I would be happy.¡± Fang Su Jin smiled. ¡°Just remember to tell me the date earlier so that I can clear up my schedule.¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°They are still choosing the best date for the wedding. But I will tell youter once they have decided.¡± Fang Su Jin did not expect that the wedding banquet would be held so soon. She hadn¡¯t heard Zhang Yi Hai mentioning this matter to her. But thinking about it, Fang Su Jin could already imagine that the wedding will be a big one. After all, Zhang Li Xue was the princess of the Zhang family. ¡°There a more or less than four months,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. ¡°Will you have time to prepare for the wedding? There¡¯s going to be a lot of work, right?¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh. ¡°I¡¯m worried as well. But my Aunt Yun already agreed to help with the wedding preparation. I think there shouldn¡¯t be any problem.¡± Her Auntie Yun Shu was once a wedding nner. Even though she had already retired, she still had her influence and know a lot of people in the industry. ¡°That¡¯s true. At least, you don¡¯t have to worry about the venue. You can have your wedding at your hotel,¡± Fang Su Jin said. The two friends chatted about Zhang Li Xue¡¯s uing wedding for a while. After spending their time together, Zhang Li Xue headed up to her office while Fang Su Jin left the hotel. Fang Su Jin adjusted the straps on her shoulder as she walked over to the entrance to meet the driver that her parents had assigned for her. The phone in her bag started to ring as she was about to enter the vehicle. Her lips curled into a smile, thinking that it was her boyfriend. However, the name on the screen showed another name. Seeing that it was her mentor, Fang Su Jin quickly picked up the phone call. ¡°Su Jin!¡± Just with the way his mentor was calling her name, Fang Su Jin could sense that her mentor was in a good mood. Subconsciously, the corner of her lips tilted up as well. ¡°Teacher Jiang, what happened? You seemed to be in a good mood.¡± Teacher Jiangughed happily. ¡°Mmm... I received a phone call from the art association a few minutes ago,¡± Teacher Jiang said. ¡°Su Jin, we have a date for your joint exhibition in F Country.¡± ¡°So fast?¡± Fang Su Jin could not hide her surprise. ¡°Un. The joint exhibitionst time was quite sessful. The other party liked it so much that they could not wait to bring everyone to F Country.¡± ¡°This is good.¡± Hearing her mentor¡¯s voice, Fang Su Jin too was infected by his enthusiasm. ¡°Teacher Jiang, when are they nning to hold the exhibition?¡± Teacher Jiang cleared her throat as he checked on the dates again. ¡°The third week of the next month.¡± ¡°That soon?¡± Fang Su Jin realized that she had more than one month to prepare before the exhibition took ce. ¡°Mmm... The other artists have agreed to it as well.¡± Fang Su Jin thought about this matter again and decided that it was not too bad to have the exhibition next month. At least it would not be the same time as Li Xue¡¯s wedding date. After the exhibition, she could focus to help her friend with her wedding preparation. Fang Su Jin knew that there would be a lot of work to be done before the wedding. The two of them talked about the uing exhibition for a long time. Teacher Jiang mentioned to her that she should be prepared before she headed to F Countryter. The association will help them with her visa, but it seemed that she will have to manage her own flight and amodations. Of course, Fang Su Jin did not mind this. After all, she could afford everything. It seemed that she will be busy for a few dayster. There are a lot of things for her to prepare. Chapter 452 452 Flight Ticket and Amodation While having her dinner with her parents, Fang Su Jin did not forget to mention her uing exhibition to her parents. The Fang couple was surprised as well to hear that the exhibition will be held sooner than they thought. The couple was excited. Unfortunately, Father Fang will be busy with his work during the time Fang Su Jin was going to hold her exhibition. He was disappointed that he could not attend his daughter¡¯s exhibition, but Fang Su Jin did not seem to mind it at all. ¡°How about this,¡± Father Fang spoke after a long time. ¡°I will try to finish my job sooner and head over to F Country with your mother.¡± Of course, Fang Su Jin would be happier if her parents could attend her exhibition. But she understood that her father was recently busy with his work. ¡°Dad, it¡¯s fine. The paintings that will be shown on that day are the same as the one you sawst week,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Anyway, I would rather have you look after your health and rest instead of working hard to attend my exhibition.¡± Even with his daughter¡¯s words, Father Fang was still feeling bad about not attending his daughter¡¯s exhibition. After all, it was going to be Fang Su Jin¡¯s first exhibition overseas. Fang Su Jin heaved a breath. ¡°Then, how about this, Dad, the next time I had a solo exhibition overseas, you definitely have toe, alright?¡± Seeing that his daughter was working hard to coax him, Father Fang could only agree with his daughter¡¯s words. ..... However, Father Fang was secretly nning to work hard to attend his daughter¡¯s exhibition. Perhaps, they could even give their daughter a surprise! As the thought came to his mind, Father Fang¡¯s mood began to lighten up a little bit. ... After having her dinner, Fang Su Jin returned to her room and took a long shower. Once she was properly dressed, Fang Su Jin locked the door before texting her boyfriend to tell him that she was avable to talk to him. A minuteter, her phone started to ring. Fang Su Jin answered the phone call and Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face appeared on her screen. The moment she saw his face, Fang Su Jin could not help but blush. She pushed a few strands of hair behind her ear and spoke, ¡°Zhang Yi Hai.¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at his girlfriend and smiled. He noticed her dewy skin and slightly damp hair. It was not hard to figure out that Fang Su Jin had just taken her shower. As the thought came to his mind, Zhang Yi Hai could not help but feel a little hot. Now that he finally had a girlfriend, Zhang Yi Hai realized that sometimes, his thought would run wild. It was a little concerning... ¡°You¡¯re at your house?¡± Fang Su Jin looked at the screen and noticed the surrounding around Zhang Yi Hai was a little familiar. She had been to his house once and visit his rooms. The bookcase behind him showed that he was in the study. ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Are you doing your assignment? Then, maybe I shouldn¡¯t disturb you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. I already finished my assignments. Su Jin, I was waiting for you.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s cheek turned slightly red. Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s words could always make her feel this way. ¡°You met my sister today?¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Un.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right. Your sister said that she will be holding a wedding banquet after her leg is fully healed. Why didn¡¯t you mention this to me?¡± ¡°I thought that you wanted to hear it from my sister,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Moreover, they didn¡¯t set up a date for the wedding yet.¡± ¡°Your sister wanted me as her maid of honor,¡± Fang Su Jin told him. ¡°Hmm... I figured so.¡± Zhang Yi Hai leaned over to look at her face closely. ¡°I bet that you would look very beautiful.¡± Fang Su Jin had a bright smile on her face. Worried that Zhang Yi Hai was going to tease or flirt with herter, Fang Su Jin quickly find a way to change the topic. ¡°That¡¯s right. My mentor called earlier to talk about the joint exhibition in F Country.¡± ¡°Oh? Did they already decide on the date?¡± ¡°It will be on the third week of next month,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°I still have more than a month to prepare for it.¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at the calendar and marked the date that his girlfriend had mentioned. He stared at the calendar for a long time and seemed to be deep in his thought. Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin continued to tell him a bit about her conversation with her mentor. ¡°Su Jin...¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Zhang Yi Hai paused to look at her for a few more seconds before he speak again. ¡°Have you bought the ticket and arranged your amodation yet?¡± Fang Su Jin was momentarily surprised when her boyfriend suddenly asked her this question. ¡°Not yet. I haven¡¯t looked at the flight schedule yet.¡± ¡°Then, why don¡¯t you let me arrange it?¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°Our family also had a hotel in the city. I guess it should be somewhere near the F Country Exhibition Center. Just give me your detailster. I will handle everything.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. I can book them myself,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°You are already busy with your work and study. I don¡¯t want to disturb you.¡± ¡°I already looked at the flight to F Country,¡± Zang Yi Hai said. ¡°Su Jin, there is no direct flight to F Country from Y City. But there is one from Capital City.¡± Her heartbeat elerated as she listened to his words. Fang Su Jin could already guess what her boyfriend was about to suggest. ¡°You¡¯re going toe to Capital City before you head to F Country, right?¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Since it was that case, then, why don¡¯t I send you to the airport? I want to see you before you go.¡± Chapter 453 453 Always do Everything Seriously ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, our ssmates are nning on eating out together at that new BBQ restaurant that just openedst week. Do you want to join us?¡± Tang Jin said as he ced his arms around Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s shoulder. ¡°No.¡± Zhang Yi Hai did not even think about it before giving his response. He gave Tang Jin a look and spoke, ¡°Why do you guys like gathering and eating together recently?¡± Tang Jin heaved a sigh. ¡°Aren¡¯t we in our final semester? We should be making our memories together.¡± Zhang Yi Hai pondered over it for a while and sighed. ¡°I still can¡¯t join you guys. I¡¯m sorry. Maybe next time.¡± ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, what are you busy with these days?¡± Tang Jin could not help but feel curious. ¡°Everyone got the same assignments. I know that you had already finished a few of your assignments earlier.¡± ¡°I still have some work.¡± Zhang Yi Hai adjusted the bag straps on his shoulder. Tang Jin was quiet for a brief moment. He had always seen Zhang Yi Hai working so hard and could not help but admire him a little bit. Moreover, he knew that Zhang Yi Hai was the son of the Zhang Worldwide Group. Even if he did not work so hard, he could still find work at his father¡¯spany. ¡°You are so busy. Most of us are enjoying ourst freedom, but you are still working hard.¡± Tang Jin heaved a heavy breath. Seeing that Zhang Yi Hai was walking out to leave the ss, he then followed his friend closely. ¡°Why are you working so hard?¡± Seeing Zhang Yi Hai working so hard made him feel a little disheartened. As his fellow ssmates, he wondered if he was not doing enough. ..... ¡°Of course, I have to work hard. After we graduate, I still have to marry my girlfriend.¡± Tang Jin was stunned for a few seconds. It was then that he recalled that Zhang Yi Hai had a girlfriend. However, because no one had seen that girl, a lot of them did not take him seriously. Some of them even wondered if he was saying things just to drive away the girls who kept on pestering him. Who would have thought that this young man was considering marriage? ¡°Marriage... Isn¡¯t that still early?¡± Tang Jin gave his friend a lookover. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, how old are you? Have you already considered marriage? Moreover... how long have you and your girlfriend got together?¡± It seemed that it hasn¡¯t been a long time ago since Zhang Yi Hai mentioned his girlfriend, right? Zhang Yi Hai stopped in his track just as they almost reached the entrance. ¡°I always do everything seriously.¡± His girlfriend¡¯s face appeared in his mind, making him smile. ¡°Since I dared to approach my girlfriend, of course, I have to set a goal.¡± His parents always reminded him that as a man, he should always be responsible for what he was doing. If he liked a girl, he shouldn¡¯t approach her unless he has marriage as his goal. Otherwise, he would be wasting the girl¡¯s time and feelings. ying around with someone else¡¯s feelings was something that he should never do. Perhaps, this was also the reason his father was very angry when he found out that he brought a girl back to their hotel. His father was afraid that he was ying around with a girl¡¯s feelings. Tang Jin was surprised to hear his answer. Seeing that Zhang Yi Hai was leaving, he quickly chased after his friend to ask more about his mysterious girlfriend. Meanwhile, a figure was standing behind the door. Her face paled and her body stiffened. Ji Xin Xin was waiting for her friends who were on a quick toilet break when she overheard Zhang Yi Hai and Tang Jin¡¯s conversation. Not too long ago, she had gathered her courage to confess to Zhang Yi Hai. However, before it could even begin, the man told her that he was in a rtionship. His coldness towards her pained her heart and she was still not over the heartbreak. Hearing Zhang Yi Hai talked about his girlfriend and his n to marry after they graduated made her suffocate. The young man was always so serious and cold. But Ji Xin Xin saw his face while he was talking about his girlfriend. Surprisingly, Zhang Yi Hai could show such gentleness as well. His girlfriend... why can¡¯t that person be her? Why can¡¯t he show her the same gentleness as well? ... After leaving his ss, Zhang Yi Hai went to meet his lecturer to send an application form. The two of them chatted for a while before Zhang Yi Hai left again with a bright smile on his face. As he walked out of the office, Zhang Yi Hai continued to thank his lecturer a few times. Zhang Yi Hai let out a sigh of satisfaction, knowing that his n might work. But thinking of what he was going to do next, Zhang Yi Hai also realized that he will have to work very hard for it. If he cked off his study and did not get a good result, he would be disappointed in himself. Then, his girlfriend would be unhappy as well. After all, he already promised her that he will get a good result and would not let their rtionship affect his study. Zhang Yi Hai wanted to chase Fang Su Jin rightly. Of course, he will have to improve himself. As the thought came to his mind, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s mood began to lighten up as well. He went back to his apartment and cooked some instant noodles. While he was eating his meal, Zhang Yi Hai had his attention fully on hisputer. Next month, Fang Su Jin was going to F Country for her first overseas exhibition. As her boyfriend, of course, Zhang Yi Hai wanted to show his support by being at her side. However, before he could do that, there were a lot of things that he have to settle. Otherwise, it would be hard for him to catch up with his assignments. Chapter 454 454 Is it Me? Just like Zhang Yi Hai, Fang Su Jin had also been busy with her own matters. There were a lot of documents that she had to prepare before she would head over to F Country. She did not even have time to watch her favorite drama or spend her days in her studio. Seeing that she was finally free, Fang Su Jin decided to spend her day in her studio and paint. She took out her sketchbook to look for a few references. After a while, her movement stopped. Fang Su Jin stared at her sketch of Zhang Yi Hai and smiled. Suddenly, a thought came to her mind. Fang Su Jin stood up and started to pick up her tools and mixed up a few colors. She spent a few hours in her studio as she was working on the canvas. Fang Su Jin did not even realize that she has been working for a few hours. The ringing of her phone snapped her out of her focus. Fang Su Jin was about to ignore the phone call when she saw the name on the screen. The corner of her lips tilted up. Fang Su Jin put down her brush and wiped her hand on her apron before she answered the phone. Her boyfriend¡¯s face appeared on her screen. Seeing the smile on his face made her blush slightly. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai.¡± ..... Zhang Yi Hai was infected by her smile. These days, Zhang Yi Hai found out that he liked the feeling whenever Fang Su Jin called his name sweetly as she answered his phone call. His name in her voice could lift up his mood just like that. ¡°You¡¯re in your studio?¡± Zhang Yi hai spoke when he noticed her surroundings. He could see that there were a few paintings hanging on the wall behind her. Fang Su Jin nced at her paintings and nodded. ¡°Un.¡± ¡°Now that I think about it, I have never visited your studio,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°I hope that I can visit it someday and take a look around.¡± ¡°There¡¯s not a lot to see. Most of them are already shown to the public in my exhibition,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°The few that were left around were the paintings that I could not bear to part with.¡± Zhang Yi Hai met her gaze and shed a charming smile. ¡°Then, would you mind giving me a short tour?¡± Fang Su Jin was stunned for a few seconds. ¡°Right now?¡± ¡°Hmm...¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. He stared at her for a few more seconds and tilted his head to one side. ¡°You can¡¯t?¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s action just now was just too adorable. Seeing the look on his face made her feel as if she would not be able to reject anything he asked. Fang Su Jin began to hesitate. Actually, not a lot of people had the chance to enter her studio. Fang Su Jin did not like to let others look at her studio. After all, there was a lot of iplete work as well as work that she was not satisfied with. Other than her mother, no one else was allowed to go into her studio. Even the aunties were not allowed to enter and clean up her studio. Fang Su Jin would rather do everything on her own. There was a lot of embarrassing stuff in her studio as well. Fang Su Jin was not sure if she was willing to let her boyfriend take a look around her studio. Seeing the hesitation in Fang Su Jin¡¯s expression, Zhang Yi Hai decided to change the subject. ¡°Su Jin, what are you working on?¡± Of course, he did not mind that Fang Su Jin was not going to show him around. Perhapster, when he visited her parent¡¯s house again, he could ask for a live tour. Fang Su Jin snapped out of her trance. Her gaze fell on the painting she was working on. Then, all of the sudden, her face started to grow redder. Of course, Zhang Yi Hai noticed the look on her face. It made him wonder just what was she working on. ¡°Su Jin?¡± Zhang Yi Hai was amused. ¡°What are you painting? I can¡¯t look at this one too?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that you can¡¯t see. But, it¡¯s still a working progress.¡± ¡°Then, you can exin it to me?¡± Fang Su Jin tugged at her apron. She peeked at her drawing again and thought that Zhang Yi Hai might not be able to figure out what she was painting based on the current outline. She took a deep breath and spoke, ¡°Then, you can¡¯tugh at my drawing.¡± ¡°I would neverugh at your paintings.¡± Biting at her lower lips, Fang Su Jin then turned around and let Zhang Yi Hai look at her paintings. Her cheek turned redder as she observed his expression. ¡°What... what do you think?¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at the colors on her canvas. It was her usual style. The colors she used were very vibrant and eye-catching. The background was painted, but half of it was still unfinished. With one nce, Zhang Yi Hai was able to tell that the background was the view from his apartment. In front of the view was the outline of a person. ¡°I think...¡± Zhang Yi Hai put a hand under his chin as he pretended to be pondering over this matter for a long time. ¡°What do you think?¡± Fang Su Jin began to worry when he did not give her an answer. ¡°I think that the outline is quite familiar.¡± The corner of his lips tilted up. ¡°Was it the view of my apartment?¡± Her heartbeat elerated. Fang Su Jin did not expect that Zhang Yi Hai would be able to figure it out just by looking at the outline. Actually, it was not that hard for Zhang Yi Hai to guess. After all, he had seen her sketching him while she was visiting his apartment. The outline in her painting was the same as the one that she had sketched thest time. ¡°Un.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded slowly. ¡°Then...¡± Zhang Yi Hai shifted his gaze to look at the outline again. ¡°Su Jin, the person¡¯s outline in your painting... is it me?¡± Fang Su Jin inhaled a deep breath before she softly nodded. Chapter 455 455 His Sister Still Did Not Have a Clue After talking with his girlfriend for a long time, Zhang Yi Hai finally hung up and dialed another number. A few secondster, a beautiful woman appeared on his screen. Subconsciously, the look in his eyes became gentler and the corner of his lips tilted up as well. ¡°Mom.¡± Li Qin Yao gave her son a lookover. Seeing the face that resembled her husband¡¯s made her feel at ease. ¡°Yi Hai, how are you? Have you eaten yet?¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°I have. Mom, don¡¯t worry about me. I¡¯m doing just fine over here.¡± ¡°Mhm... What did you eat for dinner?¡± There was a brief silence as Zhang Yi Hai nced at the bowl of instant noodles on his table. He lowered his gaze and answered truthfully. ¡°Just some instant noodles.¡± Hearing his answer, Li Qin Yao could not help but let out a long sigh. ¡°Instant noodles again? Yi Hai, I know that you are busy with your assignment and such. But you cannot eat instant noodles all the time. It made me feel as if I did not feed you enough.¡± Zhang Yi Hai began to feel bad upon hearing his mother¡¯s words. ¡°Mom... I just thought that it was convenient. Earlier, I have to submit a few papers to my professor. I promise I will eat better after this. No more junk food.¡± ¡°You always remind me not to forget my meal, but Yi Hai, look at you.¡± ..... All of the sudden, Zhang Yi Hai heard a familiar voiceing from his mother¡¯s side. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, be careful. You don¡¯t want to get appendicitis. The pain is no joke.¡± ¡°My sister is there as well?¡± Zhang Yi Hai noted that his mother was now in the living room. ¡°Mhm.¡± Li Qin Yao nodded. The phone moved and soon, Zhang Yi Hai could see his sister waving her hand at him. ¡°Your sister is going out in a while,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. ¡°Fortunately, Xi Xi is at home to apany me and your dad.¡± ¡°My sister is going out? Where is she going?¡± Thinking that his sister was still sitting in the wheelchair made him worry. He knew that his sister was the kind of person who could not sit still for a long time, but, Zhang Yi Hai hoped that his sister would recover well sooner. ¡°Do you need to ask?¡± Li Qin Yao heaved a sigh. She nced at her daughter and smiled. ¡°Of course, she¡¯s going out on a date.¡± Zhang Li Xue had a sheepish smile as she looked at her mother. The three of them spoke for a while. Then, Zhang Yi Hai recalled the reason he had called his mother. ¡°Mom, I have something to tell you. On the third week of next month, I am going to F Country.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Li Qin Yao was surprised. ¡°Why are you going to F Country? What about your study?¡± ¡°Mom, you know that I have been working with mypany,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Apany in F Country is interested in my project and wanted to coborate. I¡¯m going over to discuss thepany. As for my study, you don¡¯t have to worry about it as well. I already finished my assignment ahead of time. I have spoken to my professor about this and he allowed me to take a week off from campus.¡± Hearing his answer, Li Qin Yao was finally at ease. She knew that her son had established hispany and both she and Zhang Yu Han were very proud of their son. However, they did not want him to focus too much on thispany that he would neglect his study. Since his professor knew about this and had allowed him to take a few days off, Li Qin Yao thought that it should be alright. Anyway, Zhang Yi Hai was a good son who always know what he wanted to do. As a parent, she should trust that her son knew what he was doing. ¡°Then, it¡¯s alright. But why are you going over for too long?¡± Li Qin Yao asked. ¡°Isn¡¯t it alright to stay there for a couple of days?¡± ¡°I still have to prepare a presentation and convinced them to work with me,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°I thought it would take a week at least before we coulde up with an agreement.¡± ¡°Are you going alone?¡± ¡°My business partner is going with me as well. But he mighte a littleter. He still has some work that he had to finish.¡± ¡°Alright. Just tell mom and dad before you¡¯re going,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°F Country and C Country isn¡¯t that far. If you need anything, you could always contact your grandparents.¡± ¡°Mom, I know.¡± Zhang Yi Hai could not help but smile. His mother would always worry about him even though he was already big enough. Zhang Li Xue has been listening to their conversation for a while. She thought that there was something about F Country that she had forgotten. It took her a while to finally remember. ¡°Yi Hai, did you say that you are going to F Country the third week of next month?¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. The corner of his lips began to twitch. Zhang Yi Hai knew the reason his sister sounded so surprised. ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Zhang Yi Hai answered coolly. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? You have something you wanted me to buy for you?¡± He tried to shift her attention away. ¡°No. That¡¯s not it. I just remembered something,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°On the third week of next month, Su Jin is going to F Country as well. She told me that she will have her first overseas exhibition.¡± His heartbeat elerated. Zhang Yi Hai wondered if his sister was going to be smart this time and guessed about his rtionship. ¡°Yi Hai...¡± Zhang Li Xue shed a smile. ¡°This is a coincidence. When you are free, remember to visit Su Jin¡¯s exhibition as well. It was not easy for her to finally have this exhibition. I can¡¯t be there to support her, but you can attend it for me.¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved a breath of relief. ¡°Un. I know. I will go visit when I have time¡± Fortunately, his sister still did not have a clue. Chapter 456 456 Is Mine Special? After speaking with her mother, Zhang Li Xue left the house to visit Bai Qi at the hospital. The driver sent her off to the entrance before the auntie helped her out and pushed her to Bai Qi¡¯s department. On herp, Zhang Li Xue was carrying a few takeaway bags with her. The elevator stopped with a ding. Then, the auntie pushed her out. The moment they came out, Nurse Tian saw them and greeted them cheerily. ¡°Li Xue, you¡¯re here.¡± After bing a frequent visitor at the hospital, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s rtionship with the nurses in the department had be a lot better. ¡°Nurse Tian, I brought you guys a little something.¡± Zhang Li Xue lifted the takeaway food on herp and handed it over to the auntie who came with her. The nurse¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°You alwayse around and bring some food. Coincidentally, we were all a little busy and did not have time to eat yet.¡± ¡°Then, you should eat a little more. Nurse Tian, you can divide the food among others as well.¡± Nurse Tian took the takeaway bag and waved her hand to call the other nurses. Then, they started to distribute the food around. ..... ¡°Doctor Bai should be in the operation theatre. I think he shoulde out soon if everything goes smoothly,¡± Nurse Tian said. ¡°You can wait for him in his office as usual.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She turned to the auntie and said, ¡± I¡¯m fine here. You can leave first. I will go home with Bai Qiter.¡± The auntie nodded. ¡°Auntie, don¡¯t worry. I will look after her,¡± Nurse Tian spoke. Hearing that, the auntie was more at ease. After exchanging a few more words with Zhang Li Xue, the auntie finally left. Nurse Tian walked over to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s side and helped to push her wheelchair into Bai Qi¡¯s office. The two of them chatted for a while before Nurse Tian left for her work. Once the door was closed, Zhang Li Xue shifted to sit on the bed at the side. After sitting for too long in the wheelchair, her back was a little sore. Actually, she could always move around with a crutch, but the people around her would treat her as if she was precious porcin. Even if she tried to move a little bit, her father especially would raise his eyebrow. While she was waiting for Bai Qi toe back, Zhang Li Xue took out her phone to check her email. Seeing that there was still time, Zhang Li Xue decided to chat with her friend, Mo Qing Huan. Mo Qing Huan and He Rong were both shocked to hear that she had gotten a marriage certificate with Bai Qi. The speed of their progress was too fastpared to theirs. Now that her family began to n for her wedding, of course, Zhang Li Xue will have to inform her friend earlier so they cane to her weddingter. Just then, the door was pushed open and the person she had been missing appeared in front of her. Her Doctor Bai was still looking handsome. Looking at the tall man in his white coat made her feel like a silly teenage girl again. Zhang Li Xue put down her phone and looked at Bai Qi with a bright smile. Whatever conversation she had with Mo Qing Huan was forgotten just like that. The couple was looking at each other for a few seconds. Seeing the way Bai Qi was looking at her could make her heartbeat elerate. Then, Zhang Li Xue watched as Bai Qi shut the door behind him before heading to his wife. Then, he leaned over and kissed her on the lips. Zhang Li Xue could smell the usual shower gel fragrance on Bai Qi¡¯s body. It seemed that Bai Qi had taken a shower before he came to meet her. ¡°When did you get here?¡± Bai Qi asked. Then, he leaned over to kiss his wife again. ¡°Aren¡¯t you supposed to be resting at home?¡± His surgery was long and tiring, but upon seeing his little fairy smiling brightly at him, the tiredness had all disappeared. ¡°I arrived some time ago.¡± Zhang Li Xue pulled away and looked him in the eyes. ¡°I miss you, so Ie to see you.¡± Her words made him happier. Bai Qi could not help but want to hold his wife in his arms. However, when he recalled her leg injury again, Bai Qi began to hesitate. ¡°Are you hungry? I bought you some food.¡± Bai Qiughed. ¡°Just now, Nurse Tian was telling me that the noodles you brought for them are delicious.¡± ¡°Do you want to eat noodles as well?¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at Bai Qi and hesitated. ¡°But I brought something else for you.¡± Bai Qi raised a brow. ¡°Oh? Is mine special?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded with a serious look on her face. ¡°Un. Of course, it¡¯s special. I made them myself.¡± As for the meal that she brought for the nurses and the other staff, they were all something that she had bought from the restaurant around their house. His meal was personally prepared by his wife. Why wouldn¡¯t Bai Qi be happy about it? Besides, he always knew that Zhang Li Xue¡¯s cooking was good. Bai Xi Xi liked h cooking very much too. Bai Qi watched as his wife took out a lunch box from the bag and ced it on his table. Then, she removed the lid to serve the food on the table. His gaze fell on the chicken wings that Zhang Li Xue had prepared for him. These were the chicken wings that she had learned from herte great-grandfather. ording to the family, Zhang Li Xue could make them taste almost the same as thete Zhang Jing. ¡°They smelled good,¡± Bai Qi praised. The two of them sit down together and Zhang Li Xue watched as Bai Qi ate his meal while she told him about her conversation with Mo Qing Huan earlier. ¡°Are you going to work the night shift today?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°No.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s movement halted. ¡°I won¡¯t be on duty tomorrow as well.¡± The corner of his lips tilted up. ¡°Then, how about if we head back to the apartment tonight?¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled until her eyes turned crescent. Chapter 457 457 A Troublemaker Zhang Li Xue texted her mother that she would not be going home and instead, will return to her apartment with Bai Qi. Just like any other newlywed, Zhang Li Xue also hoped that she could take a long break and go on her honeymoon with her husband. Unfortunately, with Bai Qi¡¯s work, it was not easy for him to take a few days off. Bai Qi was always busy with the hospital and because of his position, he wanted to work hard so that others would not think that he was taking advantage of his rtionship with Qi Zheng. Being a doctor, and a surgeon was something that Bai Qi had wanted to be. Therefore, as a wife, Zhang Li Xue wanted to support him. Bai Qi knew what his wife was thinking and was thankful for her support. After a discussion, the two of them decided that they definitely will have to go for their honeymoon after their wedding banquet. At that time, her leg would be healed and she could also move around freely. Zhang Li Xue waited for Bai Qi to finish his work. Then, the two of them left the hospital together. Bai Qi helped his wife to her wheelchair and pushed her out of his office. ..... As they were approaching the nurse¡¯s station, Zhang Li Xue saw that a man with salt and pepper hair seemed to be arguing with Nurse Tian. Her brow furrowed. As if noticing their presence, the man turned around to look at them. The moment that man saw Bai Qi, his expression began to change. He turned and walked over in their direction. ¡°Mister, I¡¯m telling you that you can¡¯t be here!¡± Nurse Tian wanted to stop that man, but the man seemed stronger than her. Just like that, Nurse Tian has pushed aside. Seeing the man approaching, Bai Qi quickly moved to stand in front of his wife¡¯s wheelchair. His tall body was blocking that man from her. ¡°Mister Bai, I have been waiting for you for a long time.¡± The man looked anxious while he was speaking to Nurse Tian earlier. And now that he was in front of Bai Qi, it seemed that his mood had turned worst. Zhang Li Xue peeked from behind her husband. She looked at the elder man and thought that his face looked a little familiar. However, she could not recall when she had seen him. ¡°Uncle, you cannot be here.¡± Bai Qi showed him to the door. ¡°Please leave. This is the hospital. Not a ce where you can make trouble.¡± ¡°I will leave. But you have to listen to me first,¡± the man insisted. Bai Qi shifted his gaze to Nurse Tian and signaled her to call in security. Then, he turned to that man again, ¡°I already said what needed to be said. Uncle, please leave.¡± His words only made the man enraged. ¡°I won¡¯t leave until you talk to me. Bai Qi! I came all the way here to discuss things with you. I won¡¯t leave.¡± Zhang Li Xue narrowed her eyes. She could see that this man knew her husband. But... who was he? A troublemaker? Why was he looking for Bai Qi? Zhang Li Xue could not help but think that the words the man spoke to Bai Qi sounded a little strange. Bai Qi became impatient as he looked at the man. However, because his wife was still around, Bai Qi could not act recklessly and caused his wife to be injured. The old man heaved a long breath. ¡°Look. I already know my mistake. Bai Qi, I will return whatever money my brother took from you. But in exchange, you have to let my brother go.¡± ¡°I already said that I will leave everything to thew. Uncle, if there¡¯s anything, you should talk to mywyer.¡± ¡°You!¡± Bai Qi¡¯s words only turned the man angrier. He raised his hand, wanting to hit Bai Qi. However before he could hit him in the face, Bai Qi had already blocked his attack. The man struggled to free his hand but failed. At the side, some of the staff were screaming in fear. Bai Qi gripped the man¡¯s wrist tightly before turning to Nurse Tian again. As if she could understand what he wanted her to do, Nurse Tian moved to wheel Zhang Li Xue away from the scene. Once she was farther away, Zhang Li Xue turned to Nurse Tian and whispered, ¡°Nurse Tian, what happened? Who is that person?¡± Nurse Tian looked in Bai Qi¡¯s direction with worry. Every few seconds, she would look at the door, hoping that the security guards woulde up and help them with this situation. Hearing Zhang Li Xue¡¯s question, Nurse Tian then shook her head. ¡°This man came to look for Doctor Bai yesterday. But I¡¯m not sure what is going on either.¡± Even if she asked, Doctor Bai refused to tell her anything. Later, she heard that Doctor Bai had gone to Doctor Qi¡¯s room and the two of them talked for a long time. Knowing that Bai Qi had talked to someone, Nurse Tian decided not to think too much about this matter. Nurse Tian thought that this episode was over. However, she did not expect that this man would show up again. This time, he appeared more aggressive than he was yesterday. Just then, the elevator opened and the security guards came over to drag that man away. While he was dragged away, the man continued to mutter a few curses to Bai Qi. The elevator door closed again and the atmosphere in the department turned quiet. Bai Qi nced at Nurse Tian and shed her a smile. ¡°Nurse Tian, thank you.¡± Then, he looked at the other staff and spoke, ¡°I¡¯m very sorry for the disturbance.¡± He wanted to promise that something like this won¡¯t happen again, but Bai Qi did not want to make a promise that he was not sure he could keep. Moreover, he had a feeling that the person will continue to harass him for a while. After saying a few words to the staff, Bai Qi went back to his wife and shed a smile. ¡°Are you alright? Did I frighten you?¡± Zhang Li Xue shook her head. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Bai Qi heaved a sigh. ¡°Let¡¯s go back now. I know that you have a lot of questions for me, but I¡¯ll exin to you a whileter.¡± Chapter 458 458 Why Should Bai Qi Pity Them? Zhang Li Xue did not quickly ask Bai Qi about that man earlier. She decided to let Bai Qi drive peacefully until they safely reached their apartment on the west side of the city. Once they arrived, Bai Qi habitually helped his wife with the door and carried her to the wheelchair. Then, the couple returned to the apartment together. Zhang Li Xue wheeled herself to the living room and turned around to stare at Bai Qi. Seeing his little fairy staring at him made Bai Qi smile. His wife was curious to know what happened, but she patiently waited until he brought up that story again. Bai Qi ignored her gaze and went to the kitchen first. Then, he came out to the living room again with a ss of water in his hand. ¡°Have a drink first.¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at the ss. Then, she picked it up and drank the water under Bai Qi¡¯s gaze. Once she was done, Bai Qi put the ss on the table before he carried her to sit in his embrace. Of course, he was very careful with her leg. He wanted to look after his wife first and let her befortable before they would speak. ..... This was a habit that he had developed after marrying Zhang Li Xue. Whatever it is that he was going to do, Bai Qi would always make sure that his wife wasfortable. She was his priority. Before he married Zhang Li Xue, her family had treated her like a princess. Now that she was his wife, of course, he was going to treat her like his queen. ¡°Are you curious to know what happened?¡± Bai Qi spoke after a long silence between them. Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Then, why don¡¯t you ask?¡± ¡°I wanted to wait until you are ready,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Moreover... you would say it if it is something you want to tell me.¡± Bai Qi leaned over to kiss his wife on the tip of her nose. Then, he inhaled a deep breath while pondering how he should start telling his wife what happened. ¡°That person earlier,¡± Bai Qi began. ¡°He was a brother of my father¡¯s friend.¡± He saw the puzzled look on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face and smiled. ¡°You do remember that Uncle Wei is helping me with the matter in S Country?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. Her eyes lit up as a few thoughts came to her mind. ¡°That person is called Bo Liu. His brother, Bo Jing was myte father¡¯s friend,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°ording to the investigation report from Uncle Wei, Bo Jing was among those people who tricked myte father until he lost everything in thepany.¡± That bankruptcy had caused his father to choose suicide. His mother then became too sad that she passed away after giving birth to his little sister. Just like that, he and his little sister had be an orphan. Then, everyone began to keep their distance from him and his sister. There were not a lot of people who were willing to help them. ¡°What did he want from you?¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I¡¯m guessing that the investigation in S Country has begun and that Bo Jing was taken away by the authority,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°With Uncle Wei and his friend¡¯s help, that person might have to pay a lot of money and serve a few years in prison for what he does.¡± Bai Qi had listened to Wei Jun Hao¡¯s friend¡¯s exnation thest time. What Bo Jing and a few others had done was a crime. They had also forged a few documents just to cheat his father¡¯s money. ¡°Now that Bo Jing will have to serve prison for a few years, his brother wanted me to stop the case and investigation,¡± Bai Qi continued. ¡°They wanted to give back the money that they have taken in exchange. ording to them, Bo Jing was already old and unwell. They hoped that I can ask your uncle to help reduce their sentences.¡± Zhang Li Xue continued to observe Bai Qi silently as he continued to tell her what happened. Although she could see his calm expression, Zhang Li Xue could guess just how he must be feeling at this time. His father was betrayed by his good friend for money. That tragedy had made him lose his family. He was still young and should be enjoying his youth. But because of what happened, Bai Qi had to work hard while raising his sister alone. Back then, when Bai Qi¡¯s father was facing such difficulties, he should have met this Bo Jing and asked for his help. However, this friend did not help him but instead push him deeper into a miserable state. After what that person had done to Bai Qi¡¯s family, why should he help them? They don¡¯t care about the siblings. Bai Xi Xi was still a baby. After Bai Qi was left alone, none of them even care to pretend to offer the siblings some help. They got the money and thought that the world was theirs. Why should Bai Qi pity them? Zhang Li Xue grew frustrated when she thought of how Bai Qi was treated. Her parents-inw were too pitiful. They did not even get to see their daughter grow up. ¡°Then, what are you nning to do?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°You... are not nning to listen to that person, right?¡± Zhang Li Xue was worried. Her husband was such a nice person. Who knew if he would pity that old man and decide to let him suffer less for what they have done? Subconsciously, Zhang Li Xue began to hold Bai Qi a little tighter. Her heart was aching for him. ¡°Of course, not.¡± Bai Qi let out a chuckle. He hugged the little fairy in his arms and kissed her cheek. ¡°I already spoke to Uncle Wei yesterday. I already agreed to let him handle everything. I won¡¯t meddle with that court case or investigation.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a breath of relief. Then, she recalled how that old man hade to look for Bai Qi at the hospital. ¡°But, what if he came to find you at the hospital again?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about it. Uncle Wei and Uncle Qi Zheng are already helping me with this matter.¡± Knowing that her uncles will help Bai Qi, Zhang Li Xue was finally at ease. Chapter 459 459 Too Coincidental The couple sat together in the living room for a long time. Zhang Li Xue would be asking some questions while Bai Qi would answer each of them patiently. After chatting for a while, Bai Qi began to notice that his wife was getting tired. Seeing that his little fairy was lying in his arms like azy cat, Bai Qi carried her back to their room. In fact, this was not the first time that they did this. Whenever Bai Qi was not on duty the next day, he would take Zhang Li Xue on a short trip or the two of them would head back to this apartment to spend their time alone. Bai Qi thought that he was quite fortunate to have very supportive and understanding parents-inw. His mother-inw would willingly volunteer to look after his little sister while he took his wife away to enjoy their alone time together. The moment Bai Qi put her on the mattress, Zhang Li Xue quickly moved to get into afortable position. She grabbed the pillow and thought that it wasfortable to fall asleep just like this. However, before she would fall into dreand, Zhang Li Xue began to realize that something was strange. The temperature was a little cold. Zhang Li Xue opened her eyes again only to find that her husband was trying to undress her. ..... Their gazes met and the atmosphere around them turned silent. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. Bai Qiughed. He could already imagine that his wife was already calling him a hooligan. ¡°I¡¯m helping you to take a bath,¡± Bai Qi exined. ¡°You juste back from the hospital. It¡¯s better to take a quick bath before you go to sleep.¡± Zhang Li Xue held the front of her shirt tightly. Her cheek was a little red. ¡°I can do it myself.¡± Bai Qi leaned over until their nose were an inch apart. Then, a teasing smile curled on his lips. ¡°What are you shy about? We already did this a lot of times before.¡± The redness on her cheek spread to her neck. Zhang Li Xue thought that Bai Qi¡¯s words could really make one misunderstood. In fact, because of her injured legs, Bai Qi would often help her to take a bath whenever he was around. There were a lot of things that she could do by herself, but her husband was determined to spoil her. Zhang Li Xue wanted to hide while Bai Qi was determined to help his wife take a bath. The two of them yed around for a bit and the room was filled with Zhang Li Xue¡¯sughter. In the end, Zhang Li Xue had no choice but to give up and let Bai Qi carry her into the bathroom. Zhang Li Xue leaned on the bathtub while having one of her legs hanging out. Meanwhile, Bai Qi was patiently massaging her shoulder and neck. His touch was sofortable that it almost made her fall asleep. However, Zhang Li Xue fought against her sleepiness to apany Bai Qi a bit longer. ¡°What do you want to do tomorrow?¡± Zhang Li Xue opened her eyes again to stare at the handsome man in front of her. She understood that Bai Qi wanted to know if she wanted to go out and have a date. But, when she saw the hint of tiredness in his face, her heart started to ache again. ¡°Let¡¯s just stay at home.¡± She watched as Bai Qi raised a brow and leaned over to act coquettishly with him. ¡°Recently, the work at thepany has been tiring. Let¡¯s just stay at home andze around.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Naturally, he did not have any objection to her request. ¡°I haven¡¯t tasted your cooking for a while,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I liked that tofu dishes you cooked for me the other day.¡± Bai Qiughed. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll call someone to deliver some ingredients tomorrow.¡± He stretched his hand to y with her hair. ¡°My little fairy, is there anything else you would like to request?¡± Zhang Li Xue shook her head. Then a sheepish smile curled on her lips. ¡°Hubby, I¡¯ll eat whatever you make for me.¡± The couple continued toze around for a while. While they were chatting about this and that, Zhang Li Xue suddenly recalled her brother¡¯s conversation with her mother earlier. Zhang Li Xue told her husband about Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s n to visit F Country next month, which was coincidentally around the same time as Fang Su Jin¡¯s exhibition. After he heard his wife¡¯s words, Bai Qi was quiet for a long time. His brow furrowed slightly as he seemed to be in deep thought. Seeing that Bai Qi seemed to be spacing out, Zhang Li Xue then sshed some water on his face. ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± Bai Qi shook his head. ¡°No. I just thought that it was too coincidental for Yi Hai and your friend to visit F Country around the same time.¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled. ¡°That¡¯s what I thought too. That¡¯s why I already instructed my brother to go and visit Su Jin¡¯s exhibition in my stead. Su Jin would be surprised.¡± Bai Qi recalled the day he asked for Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s help so that he could propose to Zhang Li Xue. At that time, Zhang Yi Hai had asked Fang Su Jin to help him to bring Zhang Li Xue to that park. Now that he thought about it, Bai Qi realized that he seemed to notice that Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin were always together. Or could it be that he was thinking too much? ¡°How is Yi Hai¡¯s rtionship with your friend? Are they close?¡± Zhang Li Xue paused upon hearing his question. ¡°My brother and Su Jin?¡± Then, she started tough. ¡°Su Jin is always afraid of Yi Hai. You see, my brother always had a serious look on his face. I think Su Jin started to grow afraid of my brother after she once saw my brother chasing away the boys around me.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s thoughts were distracted. He looked at his wife with his eyes narrowed. ¡°It seemed that you are quite popr during school, huh? My wife, why don¡¯t you tell me more about this?¡± Zhang Li Xue quickly noticed the change in his tone. She looked up to meet Bai Qi¡¯s gaze and blinked innocently. Chapter 460 460 Do You Want to Go? Zhang Li Xue woke up only to realize that it was almost the afternoon. Surprisingly, she had slept soundly for a long time. She turned to the side and saw that her husband was not around. His side of the bed was cold, showing that he had left the bed a while ago. Zhang Li Xue stretched out in bed before she sat up and carefully get off the bed. Then, she grabbed the crutch at the side and headed to the bathroom to wash her face. When she came out again, Bai Qi was still nowhere to be seen. After putting on some skincare on her face, Zhang Li Xue then walked out of the room. She immediately found Bai Qi standing beside the balcony with his phone pressed against his ear. He continued to stay silent as he was listening to the other party. A faint smile curled on her lips. Zhang Li Xue stood still while leaning on the door frame to watch her husband. The sunlight peeked through behind the curtains, making Bai Qi look extra handsome. There was a silly smile on her face as she continued to stare at Bai Qi. Zhang Li Xu could not help but praise Bai Qi¡¯s good look in her heart. Suddenly, the man raised his head and turned to look at her. Their gazes met, causing her heartbeat to elerate. Bai Qi then spoke to that other person in a low voice. It did not take him a long time to end the call. Then, he ced the phone on the table and walked over to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s side. ..... ¡°Good morning.¡± Bai Qi leaned over to press his lips against his wife¡¯s. ¡°What good morning?¡± Zhang Li Xue lowered her head slightly. ¡°It¡¯s already in the afternoon, right?¡± Bai Qiughed. ¡°Did you have a good sleep?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Un.¡± Each time that Bai Qi was around, she would have a good sleep. A certain someone was very good at coaxing her to sleep. She thought about him standing beside the balcony earlier and spoke, ¡°Who was the person you talked to earlier?¡± ¡°Uncle Wei.¡± Her eyes lit up. Zhang Li Xue recalled what Bai Qi had told her yesterday. It could be that the two were discussing what happened in S Country, right? ¡°What did my uncle say to you?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. Bai Qi leaned over and hugged Zhang Li Xue in his arms. Then, he carried her to the living room and let her sit downfortably. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry.¡± He stretched his hand to touch her head. ¡°Uncle Wei said that he will talk to the authority and make sure that person could no longer cause trouble for me.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a breath of relief. Knowing that Bai Qi knew how to ask for people to help him made her feel more at ease. Bai Qi had lived with his sister for years and learned how to be independent. It was good that he knew how to be independent. However, Zhang Li Xue also wanted him to know that he has a big family now. He can always ask them for help if he faced some trouble. He was no longer alone. Why should he face everything by himself? ¡°What is he nning to do?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked curiously. ¡°I¡¯m not sure. Uncle Wei said he has a way to make that person return to S Country.¡± Bai Qi held his wife tightly. Then, he buried his head in the crook of her neck. A faint sigh escaped him. ¡°Actually, I no longer wanted to think about this matter. As long as the truth is revealed and those people who betrayed my father received their punishment, I would be satisfied.¡± Moreover, Bai Qi hoped that his little sister would never learn about what happened. At least, not until Bai Xi Xi is grown up enough to ept the news. If she knew that their father was betrayed until he chose to end his life, how sad would Bai Xi Xi be? ¡°They will definitely receive their punishment,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I trust my uncle. Even though he is not in S Country, the people he worked with will find their way to help us.¡± Bai Qi pulled away and pecked his wife on the lips. Each time that he heard her speak, Bai Qi would feel more at ease. It felt as if everything would be alright. He could not help but think that it was very good for him to have met his little fairy. ¡°Are you hungry?¡± Bai Qi asked. ¡°I already made the dishes that you requestedst night.¡± The smile on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face turned brighter. Then, the two of them went to the dining area together. Bai Qi then started to serve the food on the table. Zhang Li Xue saw that her husband had worked hard to cook for her. Other than the food she requested, there were also a few dishes that she liked as well. The two of them had their meal while eating and chatting happily. Suddenly, Bai Qi recalled their conversationst night and spoke, ¡°I just remember something. Next month, Xi Xi will be on holiday for a month. Then, when the school session starts again, Xi Xi will go to a new school.¡± ¡°That fast?¡± Bai Qi smiled. ¡°I was thinking... you did mention that Su Jin will have her exhibition next month, right?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± The smile on his face widened. ¡°Then, do you want to go? We can bring Xi Xi along with us. But of course, this is still a suggestion. I still have to apply for vacation.¡± Zhang Li Xue was excited for a few seconds until she remembered that with her leg, it would be inconvenient for her to move around. ¡°But my leg...¡± ¡°You still got me. And I will convince your parents that it¡¯s alright for you to go,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Li Xue, I will be with you, what are you worried about?¡± Zhang Li Xue continued to hesitate. ¡°I can take a few days off,¡± Bai Qi continued to coax her. ¡°Moreover, Xi Xi hasn¡¯t been going out on a vacation for a while. Before she goes to the new school, it would be good if she could take a little break.¡± As Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face appeared in her mind, Zhang Li Xue began to waver. Chapter 461 461 Su Jin... I Miss You Of course, Fang Su Jin was unaware that there were a few people nning to head over to F Country to give her a big surprise. A few days before she headed to F Country, Fang Su Jin packed her bag and headed to Capital City. She told her parents that there would be a few matters that she need to settle before the trip. However, this reason was partly true. Actually, Fang Su Jin was heading to Capital City earlier to meet her boyfriend. It has been a month since they were separated. While they were in this long-distance rtionship, Fang Su Jin could only see her boyfriend when they were on a video call. Being apart made her miss him very much. Therefore, Fang Su Jin decided to head over to Capital City so that she could date Zhang Yi Hai. As the ne touched down, Fang Su Jin did not forget to text Zhang Yi Hai about her arrival. Then, she texted her parents to inform them that she had safely arrived. Once she got out, Fang Su Jin went to get her luggage before she finallye out to the arrival hall. Her eyes swept around the hall. Soon, she finally saw the tall man waving his hand toward her. Her heart was beating rapidly the moment she saw his lips turn up to a smile. Fang Su Jin gripped her luggage tight. Then, she picked up her speed and jogged over. As she reached his side, Zhang Yi Hai spread his arms before he pulled her into his embrace. ..... His sudden move startled her. Fang Su Jin did not even have the chance to stop him. Her nose bumped against his hard chest as everything was moving too fast. Worried that they might be seen by someone who knew them, Fang Su Jin could only bury her face in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s arms. ¡°Su Jin...¡± His voice and his breath caressing her cheek made her grow restless. ¡°I miss you.¡± Then, there was an explosion of fireworks in her mind. Her cheek grew redder and subconsciously, Fang Su Jin began to hug him back. She also missed him very, very much. Fang Su Jin had never thought that their meeting will be like this. Zhang Yi Hai looked especially happy to see her. It made her excited and it was very hard to bite back the shy smile on her face. She liked this young man very much. What should she do? ¡°I did not expect that you would really be here,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, you did not skip your ss, right?¡± Zhang Yi Hai pulled away and flicked the tip of her nose softly. ¡°I don¡¯t have ss in the afternoon. Su Jin, I came over after I finished my morning ss.¡± It was then that Fang Su Jin was more at ease. She liked being with Zhang Yi Hai, but she was afraid that she would lead him astray even more. Zhang Yi Hai gave her a squeeze before he finally let her go. Swiftly, he took her luggage from her hand. Then, he held her hand with his free hand. ¡°Is this all you¡¯re bringing with you?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked as he nced at her luggage. Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°I only have to bring some clothes and documents with me,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°My other stuff was already sent to F Country a few days ago.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. While holding her hand, Zhang Yi Hai led Fang Su Jin out of the arrival hall and the two headed to the parking lot together. As they walked, Fang Su Jin could not help but nce at their intertwined hands. It might be her imagination, but it felt as if Zhang Yi Hai was holding her hand very tight. It was as if he was not going to let her go. Zhang Yi Hai helped her into the vehicle before he put her luggage in the cargo space. As the car drove out of the parking building, Zhang Yi Hai turned to Fang Su Jin and asked, ¡°Where are you staying this time?¡± Zhang Yi Hai knew that Fang Su Jin was not going to stay at the family¡¯s hotel even though she would get a discount. What happened to her a few months ago was enough to make her embarrassed to stay there again. But, Zhang Yi Hai thought that this was also good. At least, he could go and pick her up from the hotel openly. If Fang Su Jin was staying in The Orchid Hotel, then, it would be hard for him to pick her up and send her back. Most of the hotel staff recognized him and he did not want anyone to report it to his parents. ¡°I already booked a room at Hillpark.¡± Zhang Yi Hai raised a brow. ¡°The one nearby my apartment?¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°Un. That one.¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled. Knowing that she will be staying so close to him made him happy. ¡°We only have two days to be together before I will leave for Country F.¡± She thought that spending these two days with her boyfriend before she headed to F Country would be enough. However, now that she was beside him, Fang Su Jin thought that the two days were not enough. She wanted to stay longer. ¡°You will stop in Capital City again before you head back to Y City, right?¡± Fang Su Jin nodded again. ¡°Then, why don¡¯t you stay for a few more days before you head back to Y City?¡± Her eyes lit up. Fang Su Jin had thought about staying for a few days after she return as well, however, she was worried that Zhang Yi Hai would think that she was too anxious. ¡°This...¡± Fang Su Jin pretended to hesitate. ¡°I will have to check my schedule first.¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at the road again and smiled. Suddenly, he wondered how will Fang Su Jin react once she knew that he was going with her to F Country. His girlfriend would definitely be surprised, right? Chapter 462 462 Bring the Date Forward Zhang Yi Hai walked Fang Su Jin to her room before the two of them came out again to have a meal. As Fang Su Jin¡¯s hotel was quite close to his apartment, Zhang Yi Hai decided to take her to eat somewhere near. Anyway, if they happen to meet someone they know, they could always figure out something to cover their rtionship. When they reached the restaurant, Zhang Yi Hai could not help but stare at Fang Su Jin a little more. Of course, Fang Su Jin would notice the way Zhang Yi Hai was looking at her and it was making her slightly embarrassed. Being stared at for a long time was ufortable. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, you... why are you staring at me like that?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with staring at my girlfriend? I haven¡¯t seen you in a while. Of course, I should look at you a little longer.¡± Zhang Yi Hai noticed his girlfriend¡¯s reddened cheek and the urge to tease her a little bit more came to his mind. Fang Su Jin heaved a helpless sigh. She had a feeling that Zhang Yi Hai would not stop looking at her no matter how much she wanted him to stop. But when she thought about it again, it was not wrong for him to look at her, right? After all, they are in a rtionship. If Zhang Yi Hai did not stare at her, should he stare at another girl instead? ..... Moreover, she was also going to F Countryter. Then, they could only see each other again after a week. But then, she could not stay in Capital City for too long. As those thoughts came to her mind, Fang Su Jin began to calm down. She inhaled a deep breath and pretended she was not bothered by Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s prating gaze. In Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s eyes, his girlfriend was just too adorable. The waiter came to their table to take their order. Zhang Yi Hai paid attention to Fang Su Jin¡¯s choice of dishes to learn more about her preferences. Although Fang Su Jin often spent her time with his sister, her food preferences were quite different. Suddenly, Zhang Yi Hai could not help but recall how his sister hadined to him in the past when Fang Su Jin took her to a vegetarian restaurant. The two of them began to chat about their next n. Fang Su Jin was ready to go out with her boyfriend before she was going to head to F Country for her exhibition. She did not forget to remind her boyfriend to study hard as he was going to graduate soon. Zhang Yi Hai was listening carefully when Fang Su Jin spoke about his graduation. He was very much looking forward to that day toe. Once he graduated, the two of them will no longer have to hide their rtionship. ¡°Su Jin, I have something to ask,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke after a while. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Do we have to wait until my graduation day?¡± Noticing the change on his girlfriend¡¯s face, Zhang Yi Hai quickly spoke, ¡°Can¡¯t we bring the date forward and start dating in the open after I finished my final year?¡± Once the resultes out, he will have to wait for a few months before his graduation. Zhang Yi Hai thought that it was too long for him to wait. Having an underground rtionship was exciting, but he hoped that he could be seen with his girlfriend in the open soon. Fang Su Jin began to hesitate. Once Zhang Yi Haipleted his study, he will return to Y City again. The two of them will go on a lot of dates in Y City. However, there were a lot of people who knew both of them. It would be problematic to run into someone who knew them. Moreover, they were not like Zhang Li Xue who could have their secret date at the hospital. They do not have a secret dating ce. Actually, Fang Su Jin would be satisfied as long as Zhang Yi Hai do well in his study. She just did not want his family to me them if his result went down drastically. Fang Su Jin looked at Zhang Yi Hai again and suddenly thought that this situation where she was worried about her young boyfriend¡¯s future was a little funny. Looking at his expression, Fang Su Jin could sense that Zhang Yi Hai was really looking forward to hearing her answer. ¡°Then... let¡¯s just wait until your sister¡¯s wedding,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. ¡°If our parents knew about this earlier, then, I might feel awkward attending Li Xue¡¯s wedding.¡± Their family knew each other for years and her parents would definitelye to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s wedding. Fang Su Jin could already imagine the awkward atmosphere between their parents if their rtionship was revealed earlier. She did not want to be the focus during her best friend¡¯s wedding. ¡°Alright. Su Jin, you already said it. You can¡¯t change your mind, alright?¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled. He was very satisfied with her answer. Thinking that he can be in the open with his girlfriend earlier made him happy. After the meal, Zhang Yi Hai nned to take his girlfriend back to his apartment and let her rest there. Then, he will send her back to her hotel when the nightes. The couple was ready to leave the restaurant after Zhang Yi Hai paid for their meals. As they reached the restaurant¡¯s entrance, Zhang Yi Hai stretched his hand and waited for Fang Su Jin to walk over to him. Just as Fang Su Jin was going to walk over to his side, the couple both heard a voice in front of them. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai?¡± The two of them looked up simultaneously and saw a girl standing in front of them with a shy smile on her face. The girl turned to Fang Su Jin and shed a smile. ¡°Sister, you are here too.¡± Fang Su Jin quickly recognized this girl as Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s ssmate, Ji Xin Xin. The moment she saw this girl, Fang Su Jin quickly retracted her hand away. Chapter 463 463 Holding Back His expression turned darker. Zhang Yi Hai could not understand just why did he always run into this person each time he was on a date with his girlfriend. It made him wonder if this ssmate was following him around. Suddenly, Zhang Yi Hai recalled that Ji Xin Xin had once praised his girlfriend¡¯s painting. Although he still think that it was annoying for this person to always appear in front of him, Zhang Yi Hai would not stop it if Ji Xin Xin wanted to speak to his girlfriend. In his opinion, Fang Su Jin¡¯s paintings were beautiful and deserved to be praised. Since Ji Xin Xin was a fan of his girlfriend, he should not stop her from praising his girlfriend. Anyway, he was not nning to engage in a conversation with Ji Xin Xin. Thest time his girlfriend saw him talking to this ssmate, Zhang Yi Hai had to face Fang Su Jin¡¯s cold attitude. It was a terrible feeling. Zhang Yi Hai did not like to see his girlfriend getting angry or sad because of unrted people. ..... Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin was looking at Ji Xin Xin with a trace of unhappiness in her eyes. She knew Ji Xin Xin¡¯s feelings toward her boyfriend and was ufortable seeing the way she has been staring at him. Fang Su Jin forced a smile. ¡°Hello.¡± Ji Xin Xin nced at Zhang Yi Hai with a bitter smile on her face. She could tell that the boy that she admired for years had been ignoring her recently. Ji Xin Xin seemed to remember that it all started on the day she came to chat with him. After pondering about it for a while, Ji Xin Xin could only think that Zhang Yi Hai was unhappy because she had tried to pry into his private matters. Her gaze shifted to Fang Su Jin again. ¡°Sister, are you here because of the exhibition again?¡± Ji Xin Xin figured that the only way she could get close to Zhang Yi Hai was by getting closer to Fang Su Jin. It seemed that Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s rtionship with this sister was quite good. ¡°Well, I have a few business matters in Capital City,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°So, it was like that.¡± Ji Xin Xin¡¯s eyes lit up again. ¡°Sister, it was a rare chance for us to meet again. What do you think about going out for a drink? I want to ask a few things about your paintings.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at the smiling girl in front of her and could guess what she had in mind. The corner of her lips turned up into an apologetic smile. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. But, it is not convenient. I still have a few important matters to attend to.¡± Gradually, the smile on Ji Xin Xin¡¯s face began to fade. Fang Su Jin turned to her boyfriend again and spoke, ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, we should go now.¡± She nced at Ji Xin Xin again and spoke, ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Then, Fang Su Jin turned around and left the restaurant, leaving her boyfriend to catch up with her. Fortunately, it took Zhang Yi Hai a few steps to match Fang Su Jin¡¯s pace again. Knowing that someone was staring at them, Zhang Yi Hai did not dare to hold his girlfriend¡¯s hand on the street. Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s mood dampened. He thought that the two of them could have a date openly while they were away from Y City. Who would have thought that they still need to be very careful? The two of them walked side by side until they reached to Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s apartment building. It was only when they were in the elevator that Zhang Yi Hai finally mustered the courage to hold his girlfriend¡¯s hand. Seeing the look on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face made Fang Su Jinugh. Hearing the sound ofughter, Zhang Yi Hai looked up again unhappily. He raised both his hands and pinched his girlfriend¡¯s face. ¡°You stillugh.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at her boyfriend with an aggrieved look on her face. ¡°I was wrong.¡± Her words were a little strange because Zhang Yi Hai continued to pinch her cheek. The elevator stopped with a ding. It was only then that Zhang Yi Hai finally released his girlfriend¡¯s cheek from his hand. As they arrived at his door, Fang Su Jin waited for Zhang Yi Hai to unlock the door. However, she then noticed that her boyfriend was standing behind her with his arms crossed over his chest. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. ¡°Are we going to stand here forever?¡± ¡°Last time, we already recorded your prints. Su Jin, why don¡¯t you try to unlock the door?¡± It was then that Fang Su Jin recalled that Zhang Yi Hai had indeed recorded her fingerprints during her first visit to his apartment. Her eyes narrowed as she stared at him suspiciously. Then, Fang Su Jin ced her finger down and heard the door beep. The corner of her lips tilted up upon seeing that the door was unlocked. Before she could say a word, Zhang Yi Hai had already hugged her from behind and rested his chin on her shoulder. ¡°Next time, you cane over whenever you want,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. He turned his head slightly and kissed her cheek. Without waiting for her to react, Zhang Yi Hai already pulled her into his apartment. He kicked the door shut and turned around without a warning. In just seconds, Fang Su Jin found that her back was pressed against the door and her boyfriend was staring at her with such intensity. It made her shy, but Fang Su Jin realized that she could not look away. ¡°Su Jin, I don¡¯t expect that going on a date in Capital City would be hard as well.¡± Fang Su Jin wanted tough, but then, she remembered Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s habit to pinch her cheek whenever sheughed. However, Zhang Yi Hai was really cute like this. After pondering over it for a while, Fang Su Jin wrapped her arms around his neck and stood on tiptoed. Then, she kissed his lips briefly. ¡°You did a great job holding back.¡± A teasing smile appeared on her lips as she pulled away. Zhang Yi Hai looked at his girlfriend unhappily. ¡°Do you think that a peck on the lips would be enough?¡± Her heart was beating rapidly. ¡°Then... what do you want?¡± His eyes were watching her as if he was eying his prey. Sensing that his girlfriend was anxious, Zhang Yi Hai leaned over and caught her lips in a deep kiss. Chapter 464 464 Why are You Pinching Me? After running into Ji Xin Xin at the restaurant, the couple decided to spend their time together in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s apartment. When it waste, Zhang Yi Hai would then send his girlfriend to the hotel so that she could get some rest. However, Zhang Yi Hai also thought that this way was inconvenient. It would be good if Fang Su Jin could stay at his apartment. This way, it would not tire his girlfriend to walk back and forth. As the thought came to his mind, Zhang Yi Hai began to think about renovating the guest¡¯s room so that Fang Su Jin could use it the next time she came to visit. Their rtionship was still new, but it would not do any harm if he prepared things earlier, right? It was not as if his parents were going to stay over at his apartment anyway. Each time that the familye to Capital City, they would always stay at the hotel. After spending two days together, it was time for Fang Su Jin to head to F Country for her exhibition. Early in the morning, Zhang Yi Hai headed to the airport to send his girlfriend. This time, Fang Su Jin would spend a week in F Country for her exhibition. ..... Fang Su Jin¡¯s heart was aching as she thought that they could only see each other again until she returned from F Country. After spending two days in Capital City with Zhang Yi Hai, she was reluctant to part with him again. At this time, she was d that she decided to let Zhang Yi Hai reveal their rtionship after Zhang Li Xue¡¯s wedding. Just like Zhang Yi Hai, Fang Su Jin too hoped that they could date without having to worry that they were going to run into someone they knew. Zhang Yi Hai apanied Fang Su Jin at the airport for a while. Then, he came up with an excuse that he had to attend a ss in the afternoon to send her into the departure hall earlier. Zhang Yi Hai watched as his girlfriend entered the hall and waved his hand. His expression was as if he was unwilling to part with her for a week. However, as soon as Fang Su Jin¡¯s figure could no longer be seen, Zhang Yi Hai rushed to the locker area to grab his bag that he had kept there a day earlier. Then, he walked into the departure hall and headed to the gate. Fortunately, he packed lightly and did not need to check in his baggage at the counter. Zhang Yi Hai could see Fang Su Jin¡¯s figure as she was waiting for the time to board the ne. He stood away from her so that his girlfriend could not see him. Now that she was alone, Fang Su Jin continued to y with her phone without bothering to look up once. Zhang Yi Hai could feel his phone vibrating in his pocket. However, he had no n to reply to any of her messages. After all, he was supposedly heading back to his campus to attend his ss. After waiting for a while, the ne arrived and the staff finally called the passenger to line up before they could enter. Zhang Yi Hai waited for his girlfriend to go through the checkpoint before he joined the queue. Because he wanted to give someone a surprise, Zhang Yi Hai became thest person in the queue. Zhang Yi Hai managed to enter the ne smoothly. A mischievous smile turned up on his lips as he finally found his seat. From where he stood, he could already see his girlfriend sitting alone while looking out the window. He approached her slowly and put his bag in thepartment. Seeing that his girlfriend continued to look out the window made him chuckle. He wondered just how would she react the moment she find out that he was going to apany her to F Country. As the thought came to his mind, Zhang Yi Hai leaned over and spoke, ¡°Excuse me, Miss, I think you are in my seat.¡± Fang Su Jin turned around when she heard his voice. Her expression froze the moment she saw her boyfriend standing in front of her. Zhang Yi Hai watched his girlfriend¡¯s shocked expression and smiled. Without waiting for her to reply, he then slid into the empty seat and pretended to check on his seatbelt. He could sense that Fang Su Jin was still staring at him. After a while, Zhang Yi Hai finally turned to his girlfriend again. The corner of his lips tilted up into a smile. ¡°Su Jin, are you that shock to see me here?¡± Fang Su Jin stretched her hand and pinched her boyfriend in his arms. His brow furrowed. Zhang Yi Hai looked at her hand and chuckled. ¡°Why are you pinching me?¡± Zhang Yi Hai was amused. It seemed that a certain someone was still in disbelief to see him on the ne. But, why was she pinching him? Shouldn¡¯t she be pinching her arms instead? If it hurt, then she would know that she was not dreaming. As the thought came to his mind, Zhang Yi Hai began to pinch his girlfriend on the cheek. ¡°Now, would you believe that I am real?¡± Fang Su Jin felt the light pain around her cheek and finally believed that the person in front of her was indeed her boyfriend. Her eyes widened in surprise and Fang Su Jin let out a loud gasp. Then, she started to look around the ne before she finally looked at her boyfriend again. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, why are you here?¡± Didn¡¯t they part at the departure hall earlier? When did his boyfriend follow her? ¡°Su Jin, I¡¯m going to apany you to F Country. Why do you think I¡¯m on the same flight as you?¡± It took her a while to process this information. Then, Fang Su Jin recalled another important matter. ¡°What about your ss?¡± His lips started to twitch. It seemed that his girlfriend was really worried about his study. Chapter 465 465 I¡¯ll Work Very Hard Zhang Yi Hai was about to speak when the stewardess walked over to remind Fang Su Jin to wear her seatbelt. Worried that his girlfriend was such in a daze, he leaned over to help her buckle up her seatbelt. Then, noticing that the girl was still staring at him, Zhang Yi Hai turned his head and took advantage to kiss her on the lips. The sudden kiss startled her. Before she could say anything about it, Zhang Yi Hai had already moved away. It was then that Fang Su Jin remembered that the flight was going to depart in a few minutes. Then, it would be toote for Zhang Yi Hai to leave. Fang Su Jin knew that h boyfriend could be quite mischievous sometimes. But when ites to his study and his future, she did not want to joke around with it. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai...¡± Her voice sounded anxious. ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Zhang Yi Hai grabbed her hand tightly. ¡°Su Jin, I won¡¯t take my study lightly.¡± Fang Su Jin was still anxious. ..... ¡°I already finished some requirements earlier and got permission from my professor to take a week off from ss,¡± Zhang Yi Hai continued. Fang Su Jin was more at ease to know that her boyfriend had permission to skip ss. But she was still doubting whether Zhang Yi Hai was telling her the truth. ¡°Is your professor that nice?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. ¡°Why did he allow you to take a few days off just like that?¡± Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. ¡°Of course, it¡¯s because I am an excellent student.¡± He noticed the frown on his girlfriend¡¯s face and decided to exin, ¡°It¡¯s also because I gave my professor a convincing reason.¡± Her head tilted to one side as Fang Su Jin waited for him to exin further. ¡°I am not going to visit F Country just to apany you,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°In a few days, I will have to meet a few people to discuss some projects.¡± Fang Su Jin had a lot of questions she wanted to ask. But at this time, the pilot reminded them that it was time for their take-off. As she was worried about this process, Fang Su Jin leaned on her chair and took in a deep breath to calm down. Soon, she could feel Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s hand grasping hers tightly. His warm hand was like an assurance. Her anxious heart began to calm down a little bit. Once the ne had taken off safely and the pilot started to speak again, Fang Su Jin finally heaved a breath of relief. Then, she turned to Zhang Yi Hai again and spoke, ¡°Yi Hai, you better exin to me now.¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved a sigh as he arranged the words in his mind. ¡°Well, you should know that thepany that I am working for is rted to my study. The people I am going to meet in F Country wanted to introduce new technology. Thus, my professor let me make this trip.¡± Fang Su Jin listened attentively as her boyfriend told her about his study and what he has been working on. She did not understand much about it, but Zhang Yi Hai exined it to her patiently. By the end of his exnation, Fang Su Jin was watching her boyfriend helplessly. Who would have thought that this person had so many tricks under his sleeve? He even told his parents that he was going to F Country for hispany project. Of course, it was not a lie, but Fang Su Jin was still in disbelief at his n. He was indeed a fox. But to apany her on this trip, Zhang Yi Hai has indeed been working hard. It would be a lie to say that she was not touched. ¡°Su Jin, I worked hard for the past few weeks so that I cane and apany you,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°Aren¡¯t you happy?¡± ¡°Of course, I am happy.¡± ¡°Then, won¡¯t you smile for me?¡± Fang Su Jin could not help but chuckle when she saw the adorable look on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face. Then, a smile finally bloomed on her face. Seeing this finally put Zhang Yi Hai at ease. It felt that all his hard work was worth it now that he get to see her smile again. Zhang Yi Hai leaned over and put his arms around his girlfriend. He leaned over and pressed a kiss on top of her head. ¡°That¡¯s good. I was worried that you would stay mad.¡± ¡°I would be angry if you did not study well.¡± Fang Su Jin stared him in the eye. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, you have to remember that your study is your priority. If I heard that your grades are going down, then, I¡¯ll break up with you.¡± There was a trace of helplessness in his eyes. Zhang Yi Hai had a lot to say about her threat. However, he also knew that his girlfriend was only concerned about him. In the beginning, when he had to coax her to date him, Zhang Yi Hai had promised that he would not let his study go astray. Since he had given his words, of course, he will have to do it. ¡°I¡¯ll work very hard.¡± Once she heard his words, Fang Su Jin heaved a sigh and rested her head on the young man¡¯s chest. As she closed her eyes briefly, she could hear the assuring sound of his heartbeat. ¡°This is nice. Since no one knows us in F Country, then, we can walk around the ce without worrying about running into someone we know.¡± Fang Su Jin looked up again. ¡°Teacher Jiang will be in F Country.¡± ¡°Then, we will only worry about your mentor.¡± Looking at the mischievous smile on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face made herugh. However, Fang Su Jin was now looking forward to her date with Zhang Yi Hai in F Country. They have a week to spend together. And this could be considered their first trip together, right?¡± Chapter 466 - 466 Reached F Country 466 Reached F Country After a long hour, the flight finally reached F Country. Zhang Yi Hai nced at the person who was sleeping beside him. At this time, he had his arms wrapped around her shoulder while Fang Su Jin was leaning against his chest. After watching her for a while, Zhang Yi Hai took out his phone and snapped a few pictures of them together. He looked at their picture together and thought that it looked perfect. But of course, he was not going to let Fang Su Jin know about the photo they took together. Seeing his girlfriend¡¯s sleeping figure made him smile. He had never thought that having the person he liked to sleep in his embrace could make him this happy. It seemed that after the two of them were in a rtionship, he continuously experienced this happiness for the first time. Seeing that the ne was going tond soon, Zhang Yi Hai took the chance to kiss her cheek before he woke her up. Fang Su Jin was in a daze for a few seconds. She looked out the window before figuring out that she was on the ne. Then, she turned and saw Zhang Yi Hai staring back at her. Her cheek turned redder as she noticed the way Zhang Yi Hai was looking at her. ..... Worried that there might be something on her face, Fang Su Jin turned around to dab her eyes and wiped the corner of her lips. Her heart skipped a beat upon finding that Zhang Yi Hai was still staring at her. ¡°Alright. Sit tight. The ne isnding soon.¡± He held her hand tightly until the ne finallynded. The couple alighted from the ne together. Fang Su Jin did not forget to text her family that she had arrived. Then, she took a selfie alone and posted it on her social media. A fewments came in, but she was too busy to check. After taking her baggage, Fang Su Jin remembered that the person who booked her flight tickets and her hotel was her boyfriend. When he gave her the hotel booking information, Fang Su Jin realized that Zhang Yi Hai did not book his family¡¯s hotel for her to stay at. Now that she thought of it, she realized that Zhang Yi Hai might have nned everything from the beginning. As they were walking out, Fang Su Jin turned to her boyfriend and asked, ¡°Are we going to stay at the same ce?¡± Zhang Yi Hai let out a chuckle. ¡°Of course.¡± He pushed the cart with one hand while wrapping his arms around Fang Su Jin¡¯s with another. Her heartbeat elerated as she thought that the two of them were going to stay at the same hotel. This time, they were in a foreign country to have a date. Fang Su Jin began to wonder if anything would happen between them this time. As the thought came to her mind, Fang Su Jin quickly scolded herself. She should not let her mind runs wild, alright? Fang Su Jin was quiet as they both headed to the hotel together. Her heart grew anxious as they approached the hotel closely. She nced at Zhang Yi Hai and saw that the man was very rxed. It seemed that she was the only one who has been thinking too much. Heaving a deep breath, Fang Su Jin reminded herself to rx. The two of them finally reached the hotel building. After dealing with the check-in session, Zhang Yi Hai walked over to his girlfriend and handed over their keys. Fang Su Jin nced at the card number on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s hand and realized that the two of them will be staying close. As they reached the elevator together, the phone in Fang Su Jin¡¯s purse started to ring. Zhang Yi Hai helped to hold her stuff as Fang Su Jin busied herself to grab the phone. ¡°Hello, Teacher Jiang,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke as she picked up the phone call. ¡°Su Jin, have you arrived at the hotel?¡± Teacher Jiang spoke. ¡°Hmm... Teacher Jiang, I just finished the check-in process.,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. ¡°Should I meet you at the exhibition center today?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need. You just arrived. Go and take a proper rest first,¡± Teacher Jiang spoke. ¡°Why don¡¯t youe over tomorrow morning and look at the ce?¡± The student and teacher spoke for a while. Mostly, it was Teacher Jiang who reminded Fang Su Jin about her schedule in F Country. Zhang Yi Hai held her luggage until they both arrived at their floor. While his girlfriend was still on the phone, Zhang Yi Hai continued to stand there and waited for her. ¡°Su Jin, what did your mentor say to you?¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze as she slid her phone back into her pocket. ¡°Teacher Jiang said that I shoulde to the exhibition center next morning to look around.¡± ¡°Then, will you be freeter?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Fang Su Jin looked up and saw that her boyfriend was looking at her with a smile. She could already guess what this man wanted to do. ¡°I guess, after checking the venue, I will be free.¡± The smile on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face widened. ¡°Then, should we go out on a date?¡± Her eyes lit up. ¡°Where are you taking me?¡± ¡°I heard that the scenery in F Country is beautiful. Let¡¯s go and check at them together, alright?¡± Fang Su Jin was naturally happy to hear his suggestion. In the beginning, she had thought that she will stay in F Country to attend the exhibition and meet a few people in the industry. But having Zhang Yi Hai by her side, Fang Su Jin found that she was looking forward to this trip to F Country. While Fang Su Jin was still in a trance, Zhang Yi Hai had already helped to unlock her door and ced her belongings inside. Suddenly, Fang Su Jin found that she was in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s embrace again. The young man leaned ced his chin on her shoulder and hugged her tightly. ¡°It¡¯s really great to be able to hug you like this.¡± Fang Su Jin could not help to think that Zhang Yi Hai can be quite clingy. Chapter 467 - 467 Bai Xi Xi was Very Excited 467 Bai Xi Xi was Very Excited Meanwhile in Y City, Zhang Li Xue sat at the side while watching her mother helping Bai Xi Xi to pack up a few things. On the side, Bai Xi Xi was very excited about the trip to F Country. Bai Xi Xi was born in S Country. She was still a small girl who did not understand much when her brother brought her back to this country. Then, the two of them stayed in a small town for years and she grew up in that town. It was only this year that her brother moved to Y City and brought her over so that the two of them could stay together. Therefore, even though she has been overseas before, Bai Xi Xi could not remember anything. This trip to F Country should be counted as her first! Moreover, this time, she was going on a vacation with her brother and sister-inw. Of course, Bai Xi Xi was very much looking forward to it. From the moment she heard about this n from her brother, Bai Xi Xi could not contain her excitement. However, Bai Xi Xi now noticed a new problem. That is, she could not make up her mind about which clothes she wanted to bring. ..... Recently, her sister-inw and Auntie Li had brought a lot of pretty clothes for her. Bai Xi Xi thought that there were too many clothes that she might be able to wear a different one for a few months. It was not until she no longer have space in the wardrobe that everyone stopped buying her clothes. ¡°Xi Xi, I think you should bring the blue dress,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke after watching the little girl for a while. ¡°Coincidentally, I also have a dress in the same color. Then, we can wear a matching dress.¡± Bai Xi Xi swept her gaze around and finally pointed at a dress. ¡°This one?¡± ¡°Un. That one.¡± The little girl lifted the dress and finally put it beside the luggage. The smile on her face was especially bright. Seeing this scene, Zhang Li Xue made a note to pack up a blue shirt for Bai Qi as well. Then, the three of them could appear together. Zhang Li Xue could already imagine just how adorable this scene would look. When Zhang Li Xue looked up again, she noticed that her mother was texting someone on the phone. Before she could speak, her mother had already looked up at her again. ¡°Your brother just texted to tell that he arrived in F Country two hours ago,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke as she lowered her phone again. ¡°He just arrived at the hotel a while ago.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked surprised. ¡°My brother is heading to F Country today?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Li Qin Yao nodded. ¡°Last time, he did say that he was going to F Country for a week to discuss a coboration with apany.¡± Of course, Zhang Li Xue remembered that day. She was beside her mother when her brother called to inform her that he was going to F Country. However, Zhang Li Xue did not know the exact day her brother was going to F Country. Suddenly, Zhang Li Xue seemed to remember another important matter. As the thought crossed her mind, Zhang Li Xue took out her phone and tapped on her social media. Fang Su Jin¡¯s post earlier quickly appeared on the screen. ¡°That¡¯s strange...¡± Zhang Li Xue mumbled. ¡°What is strange?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked up and saw that her mother was looking at her inquiringly. She raised her phone to show her mother the post. ¡°Mommy look at this. Su Jin also arrived at F Country¡¯s airport about two hours ago.¡± Li Qin Yao leaned over to look at her daughter¡¯s phone. ¡°That¡¯s right. Hey. What a coincidence.¡± Zhang Li Xue put down her phone and spoke again, ¡°Mommy, go and ask my brother if he saw Su Jin on his flight.¡± Her expression was especially bright. ¡°Un. Let me text your brother and ask.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that it would be too exciting if her brother and Fang Su Jin shared the same flight. ¡°That¡¯s right, Mommy, don¡¯t tell my brother that Bai Qi and I are alsoing to F Country this weekend. I want to surprise him as well. We¡¯ll just call him and ask where he is when we arrived.¡± Li Qin Yao looked at her mischievous daughter andughed. ... Meanwhile in F Country, Zhang Yi Hai was sitting in Fang Su Jin¡¯s room to take a break after the long flight. Earlier, the two of them ordered some food from the room service. They were still waiting for the food to arrive while Fang Su Jin went to the bathroom to freshen up. His phone on the table buzzed and he quickly reached for it to check the messages. Suddenly, his movement halted. Zhang Yi Hai stared at his mother¡¯s message and reread it a few times. ¡°It seemed that your sister¡¯s friend, Su Jin, might also be on the same flight. Your sister wanted to know if you ran into her.¡± The corner of his lips began to twitch. Zhang Yi Hai recalled that Fang Su Jin had snapped a few pictures at the airport and posted it on her social media. He did not expect that his sister would be so sharp this time. He could not help but wonder if his sister would be able to guess something... His sister already knew that he wasing to F Country. But, Zhang Yi Hai was sure that he did not tell her that he wasing to F Country on the same day as Fang Su Jin. Zhang Yi Hai tapped his fingers on the armrest as he thought of the best way to reply. After a while, he then sent a reply to his mother. ¡°No. There are too many people on the flight today. I did not see her. Mom, Sister Fang was on the same flight as me?¡± A breath of relief escaped him as he sent out his reply. Zhang Yi Hai can only hope that his mother and sister would not suspect anything. Chapter 468 - 468 Your Exclusive Hooligan 468 Your Exclusive Hooligan When Fang Su Jn came out of the bathroom, she could not help but notice the strange look on her boyfriend¡¯s face as he looked at the phone in his hand. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Fang Su Jin asked as she wiped her hand dry with a towel. ¡°Is everything alright?¡± Zhang Yi Hai retracted his gaze from his phone and shed a smile at his girlfriend. ¡°Nothing. I was just texting my mom to tell her that I have safely arrived.¡± Fang Su Jin was anxious. ¡°Your mother did not suspect anything, right?¡± ¡°Of course, not.¡± Zhang Yi Hai shed her an assuring smile. His mother might not suspect anything, but he could not say the same thing about his sister. However, Zhang Yi Hai did not n to tell his girlfriend anything. He did not want her to panic. Moreover, his sister was thousands of miles away. Zhang Yi Hai did not think that they should be worried too much. He stood up and walked over to his girlfriend. ¡°Are you worried?¡± Fang Su Jin shot a nce at her boyfriend. ¡°Of course, I¡¯m worried.¡± ..... She would still get scared when she remembered how his parents had shown up at the hotel and thought that the two of them were together. Previously, it was a false rm. This time, it was for real. Of course, she would get scared. Moreover... recently, Fang Su Jin was worried that soon, Zhang Li Xue would find out about this news. Fang Su Jin could guess that her friend would be angry once she found out. It was not because she was dating her little brother, but because she was keeping this a secret. Each time that Fang Su Jin thought about it, her heart would begin to waver. She wondered if she should tell her best friend about this news. But at the same time, she was also shy. Especially because Zhang Li Xue had once teased her to call her ¡®sister-inw¡¯. If her rtionship with Zhang Yi Haisted for a long time, perhaps there would be a day when she really has to address Zhang Li Xue as her sister-inw. The thought made her shy again and Fang Su Jin¡¯s cheeks turned redder. Zhang Yi Hai has been observing his girlfriend for a while. Noticing her expression, Zhang Yi Hai stretched his hand to pinch the girl¡¯s cheek. ¡°Su Jin, what are you thinking about?¡± His girlfriend¡¯s cheek was very soft andfortable to pinch. Zhang Yi Hai was addicted to pinching this soft cheek. ¡°Nothing.¡± Fang Su Jin quickly removed the man¡¯s hand from her cheek. Just in time, the room service staff came over to deliver their meal. Fang Su Jin ran over to the door and let the staff into her room. A breath of relief escaped her as she managed to escape Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s questions this time. ... On the next day, Fang Su Jin and Zhang Yi Hai left the hotel after having breakfast together. Then, Fang Su Jin nned to head to the exhibition center to take a look at the ce while Zhang Yi Hai stayed at the hotel, waiting for her return. Initially, Zhang Yi Hai wanted to apany his girlfriend to the exhibition center. However, Fang Su Jin thought that she would need some time before she could reveal their rtionship to her mentor. Teacher Jiang and her parents were quite close. Fang Su Jin was worried that once Teacher Jiang knew about their rtionship, the man would identally mention Zhang Yi Hai to her parents. Then, it would only bring her trouble, right? It was better to keep this matter a secret for a while longer. Moreover, they have agreed to wait and only speak about their rtionship to others after Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi¡¯s wedding. It wasn¡¯t that long for them to wait. Seeing that his girlfriend was reluctant to be seen with him, Zhang Yi Hai did not make things difficult for Fang Su Jin. Zhang Yi Hai wrapped his arms around his girlfriend¡¯s waist and pulled her closer. Although he had agreed to wait for her at the hotel, Zhang Yi Hai was still worried that his girlfriend would run into trouble on the street. Fang Su Jinughed when she heard his concern. ¡°Teacher Jiang would be here with me. What are you worried about?¡± ¡°My girlfriend is too pretty. What if you run into some hooligan?¡± Her cheek turned redder. Although Fang Su Jin already knew that her boyfriend was good at speaking honeyed words, she could not deny that she liked hearing them. Any girl would be happy when the person she liked was praising her. Fang Su Jin gave her boyfriend a sideways nce. ¡°Are you talking about yourself?¡± Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. ¡°Are you calling me a hooligan?¡± He could not resist pinching her cheek. Fang Su Jin blinked and looked back at him with a pair of pitiful eyes. ¡°I didn¡¯t say anything.¡± A soft sigh escaped him. Zhang Yi Hai was most afraid of seeing his girlfriend cry. Therefore, he did not have the heart to bully her further. ¡°Forget it. You can call me a hooligan. But Su Jin, I will only act like a hooligan when I am with you.¡± A fox-like smile appeared on his face. ¡°I will be your exclusive hooligan.¡± Fang Su Jin stared back at the young man in disbelief. After a few seconds, she finally burst intoughter. What nonsense was this man saying? What exclusive hooligan? However, before Fang Su Jin could tease him with her choice of words, Zhang Yi Hai had already leaned over and caught her lips in a kiss. Thinking that the two of them would only see each other after a few hours, Zhang Yi Hai could not help but kiss her a few minutes longer. He only pulled away once Fang Su Jin was gasping for air. His thumb rubbed against her lips. ¡°Su Jin, tell me when you¡¯re done with your inspection. Then, I¡¯lle to the exhibition center and pick you up, alright?¡± The corner of his lips tilted up. ¡°Don¡¯t refuse, alright?¡± Chapter 469 - 469 Hello, Miss Fang 469 Hello, Miss Fang After coaxing her boyfriend, Fang Su Jin finally left the hotel and headed to the art exhibition. When she arrived, her mentor, Teacher Jiang was already waiting for her outside the building. The old man saw her appearance and the smile on his face brightened up. ¡°Su Jin.¡± Teacher Jiang walked over to his student and gave her a look over. ¡°It¡¯s good that you are here. I was starting to worry that you might lose your way.¡± ¡°Teacher Jiang, my sense of direction is quite good. Why would I lose my way?¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Moreover, my hotel is quite close to this ce.¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze. Actually, she could arrive at the exhibition center earlier. However, a certain someone was too clingy, and it took her a while to coax him. Teacher Jiangughed. Then, he waved his hand at Fang Su Jin. ¡°Come on. Let¡¯s go in first and take a look around.¡± With a nod, Fang Su Jin then followed her mentor into the building. As soon as she stepped into the building, Fang Su Jin could not help but look around the ce. The design and architecture of the exhibition center in F Country were very beautiful. It managed to retain its culture while looking modern at the same time. As they walked into the building, Teacher Jiang continued to brief Fang Su Jin about their exhibition this time. ..... It was expected that they would receive a lot of guests on the first day of the exhibition. The people from the exhibition center and their art center had made a lot of preparation and advertisement to attract many people toe. Moreover, Teacher Jiang overheard that a few big names in arts would also make their appearance at this exhibition. When Fang Su Jin heard those names, she could not help but feel anxious. After all, this was her first exhibition overseas. Naturally, Fang Su Jin and the rest of the young artists around her age wanted to do well. If they could get those big names¡¯ attention, it would be like a dreame true. When this exhibition was sessful, their name would also rise. Each one of them dreamed of having their talents recognized by many people. At this time, Fang Su Jin was d that Zhang Yi Hai was apanying her to F Country. Perhaps, with his presence, she would not be that anxious. After looking around the center, Fang Su Jin followed her mentor to meet with the other artists who joined this exhibition. Everyone was very familiar with each other as they had worked togetherst month. After listening to a briefing, the group gathered for a while to chat. Then, the representative took them to a room where some food was prepared for them. As this was the first time for everyone to have an exhibition in F Country, the organizer was generous enough to treat them to lunch. The food prepared was, of course, some specialties of F Country. Fang Su Jin decided to text Zhang Yi Hai to tell him that it might be a while before she could return. This way, he would not show up at the exhibition center earlier and wait for her for a long time. The atmosphere in the room was quite lively. Fang Su Jin used this chance to get to know the people from F Country. After all, there would be a chance that they might work together again. Seeing that the meeting was about to end, Fang Su Jin finally texted Zhang Yi Hai toe over. Worried that her mentor would see him, Fang Su Jin especially instructed him to wait for her in the garden in front of the exhibition center. ¡°Su Jin, are you heading back to the hotel next?¡± Teacher Jiang spoke as the lunch with the organizer finally ended. ¡°Should I walk you to the hotel?¡± Before they came to F Country, Teacher Jiang received a call from Fang Su Jin¡¯s father and the old man had especially asked him to look after Fang Su Jin. This was a foreign country after all and Teacher Jiang was worried about his student. ¡°Teacher Jiang, it¡¯s alright. I have another ce to go.¡± Fang Su Jin shed a smile. ¡°Are you going to shop around? Then, do you want me to apany you?¡± Teacher Jiang asked. After all, F Country was also popr as a shopping paradise. There were a lot of shopping malls and famous brands around the city. ¡°No. I can go by myself.¡± The frown on his face deepened. ¡°Are you sure? It¡¯s not very safe for a girl to travel alone in the city, right? I don¡¯t mind apanying you to shop around.¡± ¡°Really, it¡¯s fine.¡± Fang Su Jin heaved a helpless sigh. She knew well that Teacher Jiang cared about her and that the man treated her as if she was his daughter. Worried that her mentor was going to insist on apanying her, Fang Su Jin quickly spoke, ¡°Actually, I¡¯m meeting a friendter.¡± ¡°Oh? A friend?¡± Meeting Teacher Jiang¡¯s inquiring gaze made her anxious. Fang Su Jin had this feeling as if Teacher Jiang could see through her heart. ¡°Is this friend someone you can trust?¡± ¡°Teacher Jiang, I trust this person very much.¡± Her eyes were clear and her voice was sturdy. Seeing this, Teacher Jiang finally heaved a sigh. ¡°Alright then, you go and have fun. But remember to tell me if you need anything.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. The smile on her face was especially bright. ¡°Thank you, Teacher Jiang.¡± After exchanging a few more words, Fang Su Jin finally turned around to leave. She walked to the entrance and quickly headed to the garden to look for Zhang Yi Hai. Fang Su Jin was too busy searching for her boyfriend that she failed to see a figure approaching her from behind. She took out her phone, wanting to call Zhang Yi Hai, and turned. Her expression turned ugly when she saw the person who stood behind her. ¡°Hello, Miss Fang.¡± Mika shed her a bright smile. ¡°It was pleasant to see you here.¡± Chapter 470 - 470 Threw a Punch 470 Threw a Punch Mika observed the change in Fang Su Jin¡¯s face and the smile on his face widened. ¡°I¡¯m guessing that you don¡¯t expect to see me here.¡± Fang Su Jin took a step back as Mika advanced. She could still remember how Mika was the kind of person who did not understand the words of rejection. Her eyes were watching Mika warily while Fang Su Jin tried to find a chance to run away. ¡°But Miss Fang,¡± Mika continued. ¡°Did you forget that I am someone in this industry?¡± He let out a chuckle. ¡°Since you came to F Country for an exhibition, it would not be strange to run into me here.¡± Fang Su Jin grew scared. She could still remember Mika¡¯s hostility towards her when she rejected his advance as well as his invitation to represent her as an agent. Now that she was in a foreign country, Fang Su Jin grew afraid that something might happen to her. At this time, she can only hope that she could find Zhang Yi Hai sooner. She also regretted that she had asked Zhang Yi Hai to meet her at this ce. Initially, Fang Su Jin had asked Zhang Yi Hai to meet her in the quiet garden so that she could avoid others. However, she did not expect that she would run into this dangerous situation. Her heartbeat elerated. Fang Su Jin was starting to panic. She tried to keep calm but it was hard for her to conceal the panic on his face. ..... Mika saw this and the thought of wanting to get close to Fang Su Jin heightened up. He could see that Fang Su Jin was afraid of him and this was making him excited. ¡°What do you want from me?¡± Seeing Mika¡¯s appearance here made her wonder if this man was somehow involved in this art exhibition. Fang Su Jin decided that if Mika had something to do with this exhibition, she would not hesitate to pull out. It was fine if there was no one who could see her paintings. It was fine if she would not be popr. The most important was that she would never want to work with someone like Mika. ¡°Miss Fang, didn¡¯t I tell you previously? I only wanted to befriend you.¡± ¡°And I already told you that I am not interested,¡± Fang Su Jin narrowed her eyes. ¡°If you did not stop approaching me, then I will report you.¡± Mika started tough. ¡°And you would think that they would believe your words against mine?¡± As the words came out, Mika¡¯s courage started to grow as well. He knew that whatever happened, the authorities would take his side. After all, he was not someone without a status in F Country. Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin was someone who did not have an influence in this ce. Seeing that Fang Su Jin was taking another step back to avoid him, Mika made a sudden move and grabbed her wrist. In just a few seconds, the woman was in his arms. Her sweet scent wafted into his nose, making him smile. As he recalled that Fang Su Jin was a biter, he quickly hugged her tightly to avoid her from biting him again. ¡°Let me go!¡± Fang Su Jin tried to struggle out of the man¡¯s embrace. She hit his body with her fist, but the man did not seem to feel any pain. Fang Su Jin was enraged. She opened her mouth and started to scream for help. But Mika was quick to block her mouth with his hand. Then he looked at her with a warning look in his eyes. ¡°If you dare to scream again, I won¡¯t hesitate to hurt you.¡± Her eyes were misty with tears. Fang Su Jin bit the hand that was covering her mouth, but the man only showed her an unhappy look before he tried to drag her away from the scene. Fang Su Jin whimpered as she looked around for anyone who can help her. However, the ce was too quiet. Tears started to blur in her eyes. At this time, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face came to her mind. If only she knew that this would happen, she would listen to him and let him apany her. Even if her mentor find out about their rtionship, she would exin. But it was toote to regret it, right? With her mouth covered, Fang Su Jin tried to scream again. Her action made Mika furious. He pulled her away and raised his hand, wanting to p her face. Just as his hand was a few inches away from Fang Su Jin¡¯s cheek, someone grabbed his hand, stopping him in his action. Before Mika could figure out what was going on, that person had already thrown him aside, causing him to stagger backward until he fell down on his butt. The pain made him angry. Mika looked up and saw that it was a face that he recognized. Thest time he was with Fang Su Jin, it was also this man who had disturbed him. As the thought came to his mind, Mika stood up again, pissed. Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin was relieved the moment she was no longer in Mika¡¯s embrace. She looked up and a breath of relief escaped her once she saw the tall young man beside her made her. Swiftly, Fang Su Jin moved to hide behind his back and grabbed his shirt. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai.¡± Her voice croaked. ¡°It¡¯s fine. You¡¯re alright now.¡± Zhang Yi Hai wanted to coax his girlfriend, but noticing that Mika was walking in his direction, he immediately turned around to confront him. Zhang Yi Hai stared at Mika dangerously. Thest time, he had witnessed this man trying to harass Fang Su Jin in Capital City. He did not expect that he would still run into this person again. Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s heart was aching as he recalled the tears pooled in his girlfriend¡¯s eyes. He realized that if he came a littleter, something might happen to Fang Su Jin. This thought made him furious. As Mika approached them again, Zhang Yi Hai raised his fist and threw a punch straight at Mika¡¯s face. His punch was hard enough that caused Mika to fall back to the ground. The corner of his lips trailed with blood and soon, he realized that one of his teeth came out. Chapter 471 - 471 At the Police Station 471 At the Police Station Zhang Yi Hai rubbed his neck as he sat down on the chair, waiting for the police officer to return. As he sat there, he could still hear the voices of people cursing loudly. He scanned his gaze around and wondered if he was going to have to spend his time at the police station tonight. A few hours earlier, Zhang Yi Hai had punched Mika in the face after he caught that man harassing her. Who would have guessed that a few people were passing by at the time and saw this incident? Noticing those people, Mika quickly acted as if he was the victim. The police came over soon and Zhang Yi Hai was taken to the police station to record his statement. Now, he was only worried about his girlfriend. Zhang Yi Hai knew that Fang Su Jin would be very worried. Even so, he did not regret doing what he had done. If the same thing happen again, he would never hesitate to punch someone who harassed his girlfriend or any other woman. After waiting for a while, the police officer returned to the desk again. He looked at Zhang Yi Hai and hesitated. Then, he recalled that the young man in front of him understood F Country¡¯snguage. He thought about the words he heard from his superior again and heaved a sigh. ..... The police officer was asked to hold this young man at the police station without investigating what actually happened. He heard that this young man had punched the other guy until one of his teeth came off. ording to this young man, he only punched that other man because that person was harassing his girlfriend. This young man was indeed guilty of punching that other man, but the punishment waiting for him did not seem as if it was suitable for his crime. But Mika was someone with some influence. Therefore, Zhang Yi Hai had no other choice but to face unfair punishment. Noticing that the young man was looking at him, the police officer then let out a cough. Taking a deep sigh, the police officer told him about the punishment he will have to face. Zhang Yi Hai will need to pay arge sum of money and spend two nights in lockup. Zhang Yi Hai was quiet for a long time after he listened to the police officer¡¯s words. At this time, he was still worried about Fang Su Jin. A while ago, he had let Fang Su Jin call her mentor, Teacher Jiang. Zhang Yi Hai exined what happened and asked Teacher Jiang to look after Fang Su Jin. Still, Zhang Yi Hai could guess that Fang Su Jin would be very scared after what happened. Moreover... Zhang Yi Hai heard that Mika was someone who had some influence on F Country¡¯s art scene. What he was worried about was that Mika would hold a grudge and would not let Fang Su Jin take part in the exhibition which will be held tomorrow. The worst part was that Mika might also use his influence to ban Fang Su Jin from having an exhibition in F Country. Zhang Yi Hai knew that Fang Su Jin had worked very hard for this exhibition. Her paintings were beautiful and he also hoped that a lot of people would be able to see them. It would be such a shame if Fang Su Jin could not have her exhibition in F Country. The police officer stared at the young man in front of him for a long time. Seeing that the young man had not said a word for a long time, the police officer began to wonder if the man did not understand his words. Just as he was contemting calling a trantor, Zhang Yi Hai then spoke. ¡°Officer, I understand what you are saying, but before that, can I make a phone call?¡± The police officer looked at the man warily. ¡°Who are you going to call?¡± ¡°A family member.¡± The police officer hesitated. Seeing that his colleague was busy doing their own work, he then decided to make his own decision to let Zhang Yi Hai make a phone call. He was going to let his family members know that he will have to spend a few nights at the police station. It shouldn¡¯t be a problem, right? ¡°Sure. Go ahead. But don¡¯t take too long.¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved a breath of relief. He walked over to the corner and make an international phone call. The police officer heaved with relief upon seeing that Zhang Yi Hai was not calling the embassy. The dial tone continued for a long time. Just as Zhang Yi Hai was worried that the other party was not going to pick up the phone call, Zhang Yi Hai finally heard that stern voice on the other line. ¡°Hello? Who is this?¡± ¡°Uncle... It¡¯s me. Zhang Yi Hai.¡± There was a brief silence as Qi Ming Wei was checking at the phone number on his phone screen. ¡°You¡¯re calling from F Country. What happened?¡± Zhang Yi Hai inhaled a deep breath. ¡°I¡¯m at the police station. Uncle, I ran into trouble in F Country. I was wondering if Aunt Yang have someone she knew who can help me.¡± ¡°What did you do?¡± Qi Ming Wei¡¯s voice went deeper at the thought that Zhang Yi Hai had caused trouble in another country. ¡°Punching a scumbag for bullying a woman,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Apparently, this person was someone with backers. Because of this, I might have to spend a few nights at the police station.¡± ¡°Tell me what happened in detail.¡± Zhang Yi Hai told Qi Ming Wei what happened from the beginning. He knew that he was at fault for injuring Mika. But that person had actually told the police that he injured him without reason. Even Zhang Yi Hai told the police his reason, they all dismissed his words and chose to believe Mika. ¡°I will see if there is something I can do,¡± Qi Ming Wei said after a long time. ¡°Just stay at the police station quietly. I will send someone to get you out in a while.¡± Zhang Yi Hai finally heaved in relief. ¡°Thank you, Uncle.¡± Qi Ming Wei was about to hang up the phone when he heard Zhang Yi Hai call his name again. ¡°Uncle, can you not tell my father about this? I don¡¯t want him to worry?¡± Qi Ming Wei raised a brow. He had a feeling that there was something else behind this story. Chapter 472 - 472 You Can Come Out Now 472 You Can Come Out Now While Zhang Yi Hai was still stuck at the police station, Fang Su Jin and her mentor were busy trying to find a way to help him out. Although Zhang Yi Hai had assured her that he would be alright, Fang Su Jin could not sit still. Fang Su Jin was still traumatized over what happened earlier. However, at this time, her fear that Zhang Yi Hai would be punished was stronger. If he had to go to prison because of her, then Fang Su Jin would feel guilty. She did not know that Mika was someone who had a backer. If only she knew, she would run away as far as she can go the moment she saw him at the door. After her mentor brought her back to the hotel, Teacher Jiang has been busy calling a few people to help them with this situation. They have called the embassy and they only said that they will look into this matter. This was making her frustrated. She did not know anyone who would be able to help her, but Fang Su Jin knew that she absolutely could not give up. Fang Su Jin thought of asking her parents to help, but her family did not know anyone from F Country. If she spoke to her parents, they would only worry but they won¡¯t know what they should do in this situation. ..... Should she call Zhang Li Xue and spoke about their situation? She knew that the Zhang family should have some connections... Just then, Fang Su Jin watched as her mentor put down his phone and walked over. ¡°Teacher Jiang, what did the other person say?¡± Teacher Jiang heaved a long, heavy sigh. Even without saying a word, Fang Su Jin already knew the answer. It seemed that even the organizer or anyone from the exhibition center would not be able to do anything to help. Fang Su Jin watched her mentor¡¯s disappointed face and felt sorry for him. Her mentor had worked hard to help her have this exhibition in F Country. This was their dream. But before Fang Su Jin could make her debut in F Country, something happened and she might not be able to continue with this exhibition. ¡°Teacher Jiang, I¡¯m sorry.¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze. ¡°If it¡¯s not because of me...¡± The elder man walked over and patted his student on her shoulder. ¡°Su Jin, don¡¯t apologize. You are not wrong. The person who did wrong was Mika.¡± His eyes narrowed. ¡°Previously, I did not think that this person was a scum.¡± If he had known, he would not have even considered talking to Mika about cooperation between them. Thinking that his student was bullied by Mika made him angry. However, Teacher Jiang was also powerless. ¡°Su Jin, don¡¯t worry. I will definitely figure out something to help your friend toe out,¡± Teacher Jiang spoke. ¡°Mika might have a backer, but I don¡¯t believe that he was that powerful.¡± Fang Su Jin pursed her lips and sniffled. Although she was very helpless in this situation, Fang Su Jin decided to stay positive. Zhang Yi Hai told her not to worry and that he woulde out soon. Fang Su Jin decided that she wanted to believe in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s words. ... Zhang Yi Hai sat quietly in the lockup as he waited for someone to pick him up at the station. A few hours passed and Zhang Yi Hai was beginning to think that perhaps, he will have to spend a night at this ce. There were a total of three men who were sharing the same lockup as him. One of them was arrested for stealing, one for profanity act in public, and another for fighting. The four of them sat down in silence. Once in a while, Zhang Yi Hai would see them ncing at him. But fortunately, none of them came to disturb him. This was the first time that he had experienced sitting in the lockup and Zhang Yi Hai thought that it was an experience that he will never forget. After waiting for a long time, a police officer walked over to the lockup and unlocked the door. Swiftly, everyone raised their head to look at the officer. ¡°You.¡± The officer beat the metal rail with his baton before pointing it at Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°You cane out now. Someone is here to pick you up.¡± Zhang Yi Hai stood up silently and followed the officer out. Once he stepped out, the officer locked the door again. The officer gave Zhang Yi Hai a lookover and spoke, ¡°Follow me.¡± Earlier, he have heard that this young man will have to stay a couple of nights in the lockup as he had made someone upset. However, when the officer thought of the person who came to pick up Zhang Yi Hai, the officer started to shiver. Zhang Yi Hai followed the officer until they reached an office. When he entered, Zhang Yi Hai noticed that there were two men talking to the inspector. The two men turned around simultaneously. Zhang Yi Hai was familiar with the young man, but not the older one. ¡°Brother Yi Hai, are you alright?¡± The young man walked over to his side and gave him a look over. He then exhaled in relief upon finding that Zhang Yi Hai was not harmed. Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Qi Jing Xuan, what are you doing here?¡± The young man shed him a smile. ¡°My dad called and tell me that you are in trouble. He asked me toe over and help. Coincidentally, I am also in F Country.¡± Zhang Yi Hai had not thought that this young man would be in F Country as well. Qi Jing Xuan was his uncle Qi Ming Wei and Aunt Yang Ran¡¯s eldest son. The boy was around the triplets¡¯ age and he was two years younger than him. Zhang Yi Hai knew that Qi Jing Xuan often visited F Country to help his mother with some properties. After exchanging a few words, Zhang Yi Hai shifted his gaze to the elder man beside Qi Jing Xuan. Qi Jing Xuan followed Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gaze and spoke, ¡°Brother Yi Hai, let me introduce you to Uncle Eric. He¡¯s a good friend of my mother.¡± His lips turned into a smile. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it. Uncle Eric has helped to look into your matters. You can leave this ce with us.¡± Chapter 473 - 473 I’m Back 473 I¡¯m Back Zhang Yi Hai followed an officer to process his release from the lockup. He got his belongings back and nned to call Fang Su Jin about his release. However, Zhang Yi Hai then realized that his phone was out of battery. Once the release process was settled, he came out of the building and found that Qi Jing Xuan was waiting for him outside the station with Uncle Eric. The sky outside was already dark. He gave an elder man a nod before turning to the younger man. ¡°Brother Yi Hai, you are lucky. There are a few surveince cameras outside the exhibition center building,¡± Qi Jing Xuan spoke. ¡°Uncle Eric managed to get that recording and help you with the situation.¡± His eyes turned darker. Zhang Yi Hai looked at the young man in front of him and thought that the dangerous look in his eyes was almost the same as his father¡¯s. ¡°That man won¡¯t be able to get away with what he does,¡± Qi Jing Xuan said. ¡°Jing Xuan, thank you.¡± The younger man shed a bright smile until his eyes turned crescent. ¡°As for that man... he won¡¯t be able to return to his work soon.¡± ..... Zhang Yi Hai turned to look at the elder man and guessed that it should be something that he did. He did not know what this man do, but he once heard Aunt Yang Ran had quite powerful friends in F Country. Hearing that Fang Su Jin¡¯s exhibition would not be affected by this incident finally gave him a sense of relief. After exining to Zhang Yi Hai what was about to happen, Qi Jing Xuan shed a teasing smile and spoke, ¡°Brother Yi Hai, I heard from my father that you are in F Country with your girlfriend.¡± Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze. Earlier, to ask help from his Uncle Qi Ming Wei, Zhang Yi Hai he had no choice but to tell that man about his girlfriend. Zhang Yi Hai did not expect that his uncle would be telling this Qi Jing Xuan. ¡°Yes.¡± Zhang Yi Hai had a rare shy smile on his face. Previously, Zhang Yi Hai could still brag to Song Xiao Jun about his girlfriend, but it was a different situation with Qi Jing Xuan. First, this young man was not afraid of him. Second, Uncle Qi Ming Wei is much scarier than his dad. As someone who has been sent to train under this uncle, Zhang Yi Hai knew just how strict this uncle can be. ¡°My dad said he will being over with my mom in a few days,¡± Qi Jing Xuan spoke. ¡°Brother Yi Hai, in a few days, let¡¯s have a meal together. Of course, you have to bring over your girlfriend.¡± Zhang Yi Hai shivered as he thought of this meal. He did not know how should he exin to Fang Su Jinter about his uncle. Uncle Eric gave him a lift back to the hotel. After exchanging a few more words with Qi Jing Xuan, Zhang Yi Hai then turned around and headed back to his room. He wanted to meet Fang Su Jin quickly before the girl would start to worry. Zhang Yi Hai jogged out of the elevator until he was standing in front of Fang Su Jin¡¯s door. He inhaled a deep breath and pressed on the doorbell. In the room, Fang Su Jin was still discussing with Teacher Jiang about Zhang Yi Hai when she heard the doorbell. She exchanged a look with her mentor and shot him an inquiring look. ¡°It could be the housekeeping,¡± Teacher Jiang spoke. Fang Su Jin walked over to the door, wanting to tell the housekeeping that she did not need them to clean up the room. She peeked into the peephole and suddenly, her movement halted. Outside her door, Fang Su Jin could already see the silhouette of the person she has been worried about. Her heartbeat elerated. Fang Su Jin stood still at the door, wondering if perhaps she was imagining things. Her hand rested on the doorknob, but she did not make a move. Fang Su Jin continued to look at the man through the peephole. She was worried that if she looked away, Zhang Yi Hai would disappear. Then, Zhang Yi Hai pressed the doorbell again. The sound of the doorbell snapped her out of her trance. ¡°Su Jin, who is it?¡± Teacher Jiang walked over to her side when he noticed that his student was standing at the door without moving for a while. His expression darkened at the thought that Mika might have shown up at the hotel to continue and harass his student. Before Teacher Jiang could get closer, Fang Su Jin made a move and opened the door. Fang Su Jin raised his head and looked at the tall man in front of him. Her eyes widened in disbelief. ¡°Su Jin...¡± Zhang Yi Hai shed her a smile. ¡°I¡¯m back.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s nose was stinging and her eyes were misty with tears. Hearing Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s voice finally made her realize that the person in front of her was real. She took a step and hugged the man tightly. His scent and the warmth of his body made her feel more at ease. Then, Fang Su Jin started to cry as much as she wanted. She was so scared that Zhang Yi Hai might be in trouble because of her. Fortunately... Fortunately, he came back unharmed. ¡°Alright... Su Jin, don¡¯t cry. I came back unharmed.¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved a helpless sigh. He wrapped his arms around Fang Su Jin¡¯s body tightly as he tried to coax her not to cry. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I made you worry.¡± His heart ached as he continued to listen to her cry. He always thought that he would never want to make Fang Su Jin cry. Unexpectedly, she still cried because of him. Zhang Yi Hai caressed his girlfriend¡¯s long hair before he lowered his head and kissed the top of her head repeatedly. ¡°Su Jin, can we go into the room first? Otherwise, the other guests mighte out and think that I was bullying you.¡± It was then that Fang Su Jin finally pulled away from Zhang Yi Hai. Then, she noticed that the two of them were standing in the corridor. A tint of red appeared on her cheek. Then, Fang Su Jin turned around and let Zhang Yi Hai into the room. Chapter 474 - 474 You Did Not Cause Any Trouble 474 You Did Not Cause Any Trouble Teacher Jiang looked at the young man in front of him and nodded upon seeing that he came back without harm. He gave Zhang Yi Hai a pat on the shoulder and asked, ¡°Are you aright?¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Teacher Jiang, thank you for your help.¡± He could guess that Teacher Jiang had done all he can to help hime out of the police station. But, with Teacher Jiang¡¯s identity, it was not easy for him to help. After all, they were all foreigners in F Country. Zhang Yi Hai was a little lucky that his uncle¡¯s wife was someone from F Country. ¡°It¡¯s good that you are alright.¡± Teacher Jiang heaved a sigh. He turned around to take a bottle of drinking water. Then, he passed it over to the young man. ¡°Have a drink first. Then, we can talk.¡± Hearing her mentor¡¯s words, Fang Su Jin then looked at Zhang Yi Hai inquiringly. Earlier, Mika had made a fuss and swore that he would make things difficult for her and Zhang Yi Hai. Mika was furious that Zhang Yi Hai had punched him until he lost a tooth. Zhang Yi Hai unscrewed the bottle and drank a few mouthfuls of water. Then, he looked up and started to exin how he was able toe out sooner. Both Fang Su Jin and Teacher Jiang were surprised to hear that he had someone he knew in F Country. ..... Initially, Fang Su Jin and Teacher Jiang had expected that they might not be able to join the exhibition this time after offending Mika. To their surprise, Zhang Yi Hai told them that the exhibition will go on as nned. Moreover, it seemed that it was Mika who would be getting into trouble instead. With the surveince recording from the exhibition center, Mika would have to face the punishment for the crime he did. It was clear that Zhang Yi Hai only punched him when the man tried to act aggressively. Teacher Jiang looked at Zhang Yi Hai and thought that his connection should be someone great. Otherwise, it would be hard to fight against someone like Mika. He had tried to call the people he knew but everyone backed down when they heard Teacher Jiang mention Mika¡¯s name. Fang Su Jin was mostly quiet as Zhang Yi Hai and Teacher Jiang were talking. Her eyes continued to stare at Zhang Yi Hai as if she was worried that the man would disappear the moment she looked away. Her boyfriend had spent around eight hours at the police station, but Fang Su Jin felt as if it has been a long time. What happened at the exhibition center just now was something that she will never forget. She had never been so scared, but fortunately, Zhang Yi Hai was there just in time to help her. Now that she thought about it, it seemed that Zhang Yi Hai would always be around whenever she got into this sort of trouble. After they spoke for a while, Teacher Jiang realized that it waste and decided that it was time or him to go. He looked at the young couple in front of him and thought that they might need some time alone. As he walked over to the door, Teacher Jiang turned to his student again and spoke. ¡°Su Jin, remember toe to the exhibition center tomorrow.¡± The girl nodded obediently. ¡°Teacher Jiang, I know.¡± Teacher Jiang nced at Zhang Yi Hai and spoke, ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry. I won¡¯t tell your parents about your rtionship. I¡¯m sure that they would prefer to hear about this through you.¡± This was the kids personal matters. He was not going to meddle in it. Fang Su Jin shed a smile. ¡°Teacher Jiang, thank you.¡± After exchanging a few more words, Teacher Jiang then left for his hotel room on another floor. The door closed and Fang Su Jin turned to look at her boyfriend again. Suddenly, Zhang Yi Hai walked to her side and wrapped his arms around her body. Fang Su Jin leaned her head on the man¡¯s chest as she allowed herself to feel his warmth. ¡°Are you alright?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°That person, he did not harm you after I left, right?¡± ¡°No.¡± Fang Su Jin shook her head. When Zhang Yi Hai was taken away, there were a few police officers around them. Mika was ying a victim. How would he dare to do anything while the police officers were still around? ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, I caused you a lot of trouble, didn¡¯t I?¡± She lowered her head, feeling sorry for what had happened. ¡°Don¡¯t say that, you did not cause me any trouble at all.¡± Zhang Yi Hai leaned over to kiss the corner of her lips. ¡°Su Jin, you are my girlfriend, of course, I should protect you. But... I didn¡¯t protect you properly.¡± Zhang Yi Hai thought that he should have handled the situation well and should never let Mika get them into trouble. However, when he recalled the way that man had tried to touch his girlfriend again, Zhang Yi Hai could no longer hold his anger. He sort of wished that he could throw him a few more punches so that he would never think of doing anything to other women. Zhang Yi Hai thought that Mika was just too lucky. ¡°No. You have done more than enough.¡± Fang Su Jin raised her head to look him in the eyes. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, I should be thanking you for what you have done for me.¡± A helpless smile curled on his lips. He could sense that Fang Su Jin was still rattled by the whole incident. He held her body tighter and hoped that it would give her somefort. The two of them were hugging each other in the room for a while. Zhang Yi Hai nced at the time and realized that it was alreadyte. A thought came to his mind and he then pulled away to look at his girlfriend again. ¡°Su Jin, let¡¯s just order some food first. I¡¯m hungry.¡± In fact, Zhang Yi Hai did not have much appetite after what happened. However, he could guess that Fang Su Jin should have not eaten her dinner because she was worried about him. He could not let her starve. Chapter 475 - 475 Will Never See That Person Again 475 Will Never See That Person Again The food they ordered through the room service arrived soon and the two of them started to eat. Just like Zhang Yi Hai, Fang Su Jin too did not have much of an appetite. However, because she wanted to apany Zhang Yi Hai, Fang Su Jin forced herself to eat a little bit. She nced at Zhang Yi Hai and watched as the man ate his noodle. After a while, Fang Su Jin lowered her head again. Her heart was filled with a guilty feeling. The two of them were supposed to go out after she met with the people from the exhibition center. In the end, something happened and they could not go out at all. Fang Su Jin¡¯s heart was aching. Earlier, she had her lunch with the people from the exhibition center. However, Zhang Yi Hai probably did not have his lunch when he came out to pick her up. Later, he had to spend a long time at the police station. ¡°Why don¡¯t you eat a little bit more?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked when he noticed that his girlfriend was staring at him. A thought came to his mind and Zhang Yi Hai heaved a helpless sigh. ¡°Did it scare you?¡± Fang Su Jin naturally knew that Zhang Yi Hai was talking about what happened earlier that day. After a brief pause, she then nodded slowly. She could not deny that she was still scared. Zhang Yi Hai put down the cutlery in his hand. He was going tofort his girlfriend when his phone on the table was buzzing. ..... He nced at the phone screen and saw a text message from Qi Jing Xuan. There was a slight fluctuation in his eyes as he read the boy¡¯s message. However, in front of Fang Su Jin, Zhang Yi Hai remained calm. He looked up again and saw that his girlfriend was still staring at him. ¡°That was a message from Jing Xuan,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. Earlier, she had told Fang Su Jin and Teacher Jiang that it was a rtive who helped him to leave the police station. ¡°Su Jin, you don¡¯t have to worry. You will never see that person again.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at Zhang Yi Hai inquiringly. ¡°It seemed that that person would no longer be able to disturb you,¡± Zhang Yi Hai continued. His eyes grew slightly darker as he thought of what he had just read. ¡°That person... it seemed that you are not the only victim of his harassment. Previously, he had also done the same thing to another women.¡± Qi Jing Xuan¡¯s uncle had let his men investigate Mika and found out a few of the crimes that would lead him to prison for a few years. From that message, Zhang Yi Hai heard that Mika would often approach girls as an agent, wanting to promote their art. However, he would then ckmail those women with his position. After what he had done, Mika obviously would not be able to return to his position and cause trouble for Fang Su Jin or any other women. He probably thought that he was powerful enough with his connection. Mika would never expect that he would end up in prison for a few years because of this. Fang Su Jin looked up in surprise. ¡°Really.¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. A gentle smile curled on his lips. His brow furrowed as he seemed to recall something. ¡°That¡¯s right. In a few days, my Uncle Qi Ming Wei ising over after he heard what happened. I have to tell him about our rtionship. Su Jin, you don¡¯t mind this, right?¡± Fang Su Jin shook her head. ¡°No.¡± Of course, she did not mind it. After all, the situation was very pressing. Zhang Yi Hai heaved a breath of relief. ¡°Then, will you go with me and meet my uncle and my aunt? They wanted to meet you.¡± Her heart skipped a beat. Although Fang Su Jin was still worried to meet Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s rtive as his girlfriend, she also knew that this was not something that she could avoid. After all, the man had helped Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°Alright.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. She decided that perhaps, she should make a preparation that their rtionship woulde out sooner than she had nned. ¡°Therefore, after eating, you have to go to bed earlier and prepare for tomorrow. Su Jin, don¡¯t forget that you are going to debut in F Country. Tomorrow, I will apany you, alright?¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. She will no longere up with all sorts of an excuse to stop her boyfriend to apany her everywhere. Anyway, being with Zhang Yi Hai would make her feel safer. Moreover... her mentor already knew about their rtionship. There was no point in hiding Zhang Yi Hai from him. Under Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s eyes, Fang Su Jin began to eat a little more. Zhang Yi Hai cleared the table afterward. Seeing that the man was about to leave and return to his room made her a little unwilling. She did not want to part with him this quick. Zhang Yi Hai noticed the look in her eyes. After giving it a brief thought, Zhang Yi Hai turned around and walked to his girlfriend¡¯s side again. He held her in both hands and spoke, ¡°Go to bed. I will stay around until you fall asleep.¡± Fang Su Jin hesitated. Then again, she did not want to reject this offer as she would feel morefortable having him around. Zhang Yi Hai sat on the couch while Fang Su Jin went into the bathroom to clean up. Seeing his girlfriend walk out again in her pajamas made his brow furrow. Although her pajamas were conservative, her outline made her appear very alluring. Perhaps, Fang Su Jin too was unaware of what she was doing to him in this moment. He inhaled a deep breath and reminded himself to calm down. Then, Zhang Yi Hai watched as Fang Su Jin climbed up the bed and tucked her in. He leaned over to kiss her on the forehead. ¡°Su Jin, goodnight.¡± He ran his fingers through her hair. ¡°Just go to sleep. I will be watching you for a while.¡± Chapter 476 - 476 Bad Dream 476 Bad Dream Zhang Yi Hai sat on the couch with his phone in his hand as he waited for Fang Su Jin to fall asleep. In the beginning, he could sense that his girlfriend was still restless as she tossed and turned for a long time. More than half an hourter, Fang Su JIn¡¯s movement finally halted. From where he was sitting down, Zhang Yi Hai could see that Fang Su Jin had her eyes closed as she hugged the nket tightly. A breath of relief escaped him upon seeing that Fang Su Jin was sleeping soundly. He decided to stay around for a few minutes before returning to his room. Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai was busy replying to a few messages from his Uncle Qi Ming Wei. Just then, his ears picked up the sounds of Fang Su Jin¡¯s groaning. He turned his head in her direction and stared at her for a while, wondering if his ears were ying tricks on him. However, the groaning sounds soon turned louder. After giving it a thought, Zhang Yi Hai stood up, wanting to check on Fang Su Jin. It was only when he approached closer that he realized that his girlfriend seemed to be having a nightmare. Fang Su Jin was groaning while her hands were moving around. Beads of perspiration appeared on her forehead. Zhang Yi Hai went closer and put his hand on her forehead. A breath of relief escaped him upon sensing that she was not having a fever. ..... ¡°Su Jin?¡± Zhang Yi Hai tried to wake her up. He put his hand on her shoulder and gave her a gentle shake. However, Fang Su Jin continued to struggle. Her groaning became louder. His brow furrowed. ¡°Su Jin?¡± He tried to wake her up again. After a few tries, Fang Su Jin¡¯s movement stopped abruptly. Her eyes opened with a start. Her chest was heaving and her breathingbored. Fang Su Jin scanned her surroundings and finally, her gaze stopped at Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°Are you alright?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked as he looked at her with worry. Suddenly, Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes turned mistier and tears streamed down her face. This scene made Zhang Yi Hai panic. He sat down and wrapped his arms around her. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Why are you crying?¡± The moment Fang Su Jin heard his question, he began to cry harder. In her dreams, the scene of what happened in the afternoon reappeared. Mika was grabbing her to a quiet corner but this time, no one came to help her. She tried to push that man away, but it was hard to move against him. Fang Su Jin tried to shout out a few times but no one heard her call. She had never felt so helpless. The man disgusted her, but she was unable to escape his clutch. Fortunately, she was able to wake up from that nightmare before the situation in it would turn uglier. Still, she was having difficulties differentiating between her dream and reality. The moment she saw Zhang Yi Hai beside her, Fang Su Jin finally realized it was a bad dream. She could not help but cry, feeling relieved that what happened in the dream did not happen. Fortunately, Zhang Yi Hai appeared by her side when Mika came to harass her. She was really afraid that the situation would really turn out to be something like what she had seen in her dream. Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai was starting to panic again when his girlfriend started to cry. Previously, he had watched her cry silently. Even while they were watching that sad movie thest time, Fang Su Jin would try to suppress her cry. This was the first time that he had seen her cry this hard and Zhang Yi Hai did not know what he should do in this situation. The sound of her crying voice made his heart ache. Other than hugging her tightly and coaxing her to stop crying, there was nothing else that Zhang Yi Hai could do. Fortunately, her crying began to subside after a few minutes. Still, Zhang Yi Hai did not dare to let her go as he was afraid that Fang Su Jin would begin to cry again. The room turned quieter. Only the sound of Fang Su Jin¡¯s hups could be heard once in a while. Zhang Yi Hai finally pulled away to look at his girlfriend¡¯s face. However, Fang Su Jin did not dare to meet his gaze. He cupped her face with his hand and wiped the corner of her eyes with his thumb. As he tried to move, Zhang Yi Hai realized that Fang Su Jin was gripping the front of his shirt tightly as if not wanting to let him go. ¡°You¡¯re alright,¡¯ Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°I¡¯m going to be here. Su Jin, it¡¯s fine.¡± He leaned over and pressed his lips to her forehead. He waited for a while until he could feel Fang Su Jin loosening her grip on him. Zhang Yi Haiforted her for a while before he stood up and turned. His movement was too sudden. Fang Su Jin thought that he was going to leave her alone again. Fortunately, she saw him going into the bathroom. After a while, Zhang Yi Hai returned to her side again with a towel in his hand. Fang Su Jin opened her mouth wanting to ask what he was doing, but the moment he opened his mouth, only the sound of her hups could be heard. Without saying a word, Zhang Yi Hai used the warm towel to wipe Fang Su Jin¡¯s face. He recalled that Fang Su Jin will have to show up on the opening day of her exhibition and could not allow her to be there with her eyes swollen. Once he was done, Zhang Yi Hai put the towel on the side before taking the bottle of water to the side. He let Fang Su Jin drink a few mouthfuls of water and spoke, ¡°Are you feeling better now?¡± Fang Su Jin nodded slowly. She was still in a daze after waking up from such a dream. ¡°Then, go back to sleep?¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. He hugged her tight as he ran his hand through her long hair. ¡°I will stay here with you.¡± There was a brief silence before Fang Su Jin finally moved. Zhang Yi Hai pulled away and noticed that Fang Su Jin was looking at him. ¡°Can¡¯t sleep?¡± Chapter 477 - 477 I Will Protect You 477 I Will Protect You Fang Su Jin did not answer immediately. A few seconds passed and she finally nodded. It seemed that she had a lot of things she wanted to say to him. However, the words she wanted to say were stuck in her throat. After crying so hard for a long time, Fang Su Jin realized that only a hup could be heard each time she opened her mouth. But thinking about it made her feel so silly. She was clearly the elder sister, but why is it that each time she was with Zhang Yi Hai, she would feel as if she was the younger one instead? Fang Su Jin felt embarrassing thought of how she had cried in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s arms like a child. Moreover, she had cried because of a bad dream. The atmosphere in the room remained silent for a long time. Seeing that Zhang Yi Hai continued to stare at her, Fang Su Ji then raised her courage and spoke. ..... ¡°Are you going to stay here?¡± It was fine if he stayed in her room as he waited for her to fall asleep. However, it was now different. Fang Su Jin did not think that she could sleep with Zhang Yi Hai hugging her while they were in bed. As the thought crossed her mind, Fang Su Jin began to feel embarrassed again. ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°I don¡¯t feel at ease to leave you alone.¡± At this time, Zhang Yi Hai was d that he had stayed around. He could not imagine how Fang Su Jin would feel when she woke up in her room alone. His heart ache as he recalled how Fang Su Jin had cried earlier. ¡°If you¡¯re not sleepy, then, do you want to talk?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. Fang Su Jin lowered her eyes, hesitating to tell him what she was dreaming about a while ago. In the end, Fang Su Jiny her head on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s chest and spoke, ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, it¡¯s really great that you are here.¡± He let out a helpless sigh. Then Zhang Yi Hai leaned to kiss her on the forehead. ¡°I had a dream about what happened in the afternoon. I dreamed that I was shouting for help, but no one came to save me. She held him tighter. His movement halted when he heard her words. He too did not dare to imagine what would happen if he did not go to Fang Su Jin¡¯s side. Fang Su Jin wanted him to wait for her in the garden, but he suddenly thought of wanting to see her earlier. He thought that he could surprise her. But if she was with her mentor, then, he will hide and watch from afar. Suddenly, he heard a muffled voice and decided to look at it. Who would have thought that he would see Mika dragging Fang Su Jin away? Zhang Yi Hai recalled how she has been struggling as if she was tormented by something in her dream. Zhang Yi Hai did not expect that his girlfriend was recalling what had happened earlier that day. It must have traumatized her so much that she had dreamed about it. He really wished that he could punch Mika a few more times. Taking a deep breath, Zhang Yi Hai tried to suppress his anger least he would scare his girlfriend. ¡°Su Jin, that person will not be able to disturb you again. I will protect you.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Fang Su Jin knew that Zhang Yi Hai would make her feel safer. Her instinct told her that this man will always protect her. He would always be around when she needed someone the most. ... The sound from the rm clock woke her up. When Fang Su Jin opened her eyes again, she realized that she was alone in her room. She sat on the bed and suddenly, a few images of Zhang Yi Hai hugging her came to her mind. She had a nightmare andter, Zhang Yi Hai apanied her to her room and hugged her to sleep. Suddenly, her cheek turned a little red. Fang Su Jin tried to convince herself that everything should be a dream. The images of herself burying her face in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s chest while he hugged her to sleep were too much. She closed her eyes and shook her head a few times to make that image disappear. Only then she finally felt more at ease. Once she had calmed down, Fang Su Jin stood up and headed to the bathroom for a shower. Seeing that her eyes were not as swollen as she had thought convinced her that it was a dream. If she had cried hard, surely her eyes would turn swollen. As someone who liked to cry after watching a drama, Fang Su Jin was aware of her appearance after she cried. She took out a shower and recalled that Zhang Yi Hai had told her and Teacher Jiang that she could still join the exhibition. This time, Mika would not be able to do anything to her. Taking a deep breath, Fang Su Jin then took her clothes and get ready for her first exhibition in F Country. A part of her was excited. Then, there was another part of her that worried that Mika or his men would show up and make things difficult for her. What if she ended up getting kicked out of the exhibition center? As she was still worrying, someone came to her door and pressed the doorbell. Fang Su Jin put down the brush in her hand and looked through the peephole. A glint of surprise appeared on her face when she saw Zhang Yi Hai standing outside the door. Without waiting for too long, Fang Su Jin quickly opened the door. Zhang Yi Hai shed a smile, seeing that she was all dressed up. ¡°You¡¯re awake.¡± He raised the paper bag in his hand. ¡°I bought you some breakfast.¡± Chapter 478 - 478 I Believe in You 478 I Believe in You Fang Su Jin looked into the bag of food and realized that Zhang Yi Hai had brought over some of their country¡¯s local dishes. After looking at the for a while, Fang Su Jin raised her head and asked, ¡°Where did you get these?¡± ¡°Coincidentally, I know about a restaurant that sells this food. I worry that you might not have much appetite. So I went out earlier to buy something,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Today, you¡¯re going to spend a long time at the exhibition. Su Jin, you have to eat a little more. Later, you might be too busy to eat.¡± Yesterday, while they were having their breakfast in the hotel¡¯s coffeehouse, Zhang Yi Hai noticed that Fang Su Jin ate very little because she was unustomed to the food in F Country. With that in his thought, Zhang Yi Hai decided to find something that his girlfriend would be able to enjoy. Under Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gaze, Fang Su Jin began to eat slowly. The two of them were sitting too close. The man¡¯s scent reminded her of the scene where Zhang Yi Hai was hugging her to sleep. This time, the image became vivid and she was contemting whether what happened was real or just a dream. Fang Su Jin ate another spoonful of porridge before she put down her cutlery. ¡°When did you leave my room?¡± She could still remember that Zhang Yi Hai had stayed in her room and waited for her to fall asleep. A teasing smile appeared on his face. ¡°Before dawn. Someone had her arms around me tightly, refusing to let me leave. I had no choice but to stay around.¡± Fang Su Jin stared at him in shock. Based on what he said, it seemed that what she remembered was real? Moreover, it seemed that he had stayed in her bedst night? Then... they were sleeping together in the same bed? ..... Fang Su Jin was screaming internally as she was sorting out her feelings. She lowered her head to hide her reddened face. Fortunately, Zhang Yi Hai had something in mind and did not see the shy look on his girlfriend¡¯s face. Zhang Yi Hai put down the steamed bun in his hand and looked at his girlfriend again. ¡°Su Jin, I will apany you to the exhibition today, alright?¡± The shy look on her face disappeared as she thought about her exhibition. ¡°Alright. Fang Su Jin did not need a long time to give this matter a thought. She would feel more at ease to have Zhang Yi Hai apany her anyway. After what happened, Fang Su Jin thought that as long as Zhang Yi Hai was around, everything would be alright. Besides, Teacher Jiang already knew about their rtionship. There was no point in hiding from him. The two of them had their breakfast together before they finally left the hotel and headed to the exhibition center. Zhang Yi Hai held his girlfriend¡¯s hand tightly as he led her to the exhibition center. Although Qi Jing Xuan had told him that Mika would not be able to cause trouble for Fang Su Jin again, Zhang Yi Hai decided not to let his guard down. If anything happened to Fang Su Jin, he would be the one who regretted it. They headed to the ce a couple of hours earlier for a final check before the exhibition center would be open to the public. Zhang Yi Hai nced at his girlfriend and noticed the slight frown on her face. A faint chuckle escaped him. Zhang Yi Hai stretched his hand and pressed the crease between her brow. His action made Fang Su Jin pause. Then, she looked at him in puzzlement. ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°Are you worried?¡± Fang Su Jin stared at the tall man beside her before she finally figured out what he has been asking her. She lowered her head and nodded. ¡°Un. After all, this will be my first exhibition abroad. I don¡¯t know how will others think of my paintings.¡± Zhang Yi Hai gave her hand a light squeeze. ¡°You will do fine. I like your paintings. I think the others will like them too. Su Jin, I believe in you.¡± Her heart skipped a beat. Somehow, hearing his words made her feel more at ease. It felt as if she would really do well. As they were approaching the exhibition center, Fang Su Jin stole a few nces at Zhang Yi Hai. His tall and sturdy posture made her smile sheepishly. Fang Su Jin quickly looked away before Zhang Yi Hai would notice that she was looking at him. When they arrived, Fang Su Jin quickly spotted her mentor having a brief chat with the manager of the ce at the corner of the room. Teacher Jiang looked up just in time as she approached. ¡°Su Jin, you¡¯re here.¡± The elder man smiled brightly when he saw his student. Then, his gaze shifted to Zhang Yi Hai. The two men exchanged brief greetings. Then, he turned to Fang Su Jin again and introduced her to the manager. The manager gave Fang Su Jin a lookover. He had heard about what happened to her yesterday and how Mika would never be able to return again. The manager could not help but be surprised at Fang Su Jin¡¯s connection. As the manager, he had a few cooperation with Mika. He had also heard a lot ofints about that person. However, because of Mika¡¯s connection, there was nothing he could do about it. Who would have thought that Mika had offended someone he should not have and this person happened to have a stronger backer than he had? The manager was relieved that Mika will have to face the punishment he deserved. Zhang Yi Hai stood at the side as he watched Teacher Jiang speak to the manager about Fang Su Jin¡¯s paintings. A smile appeared on his face as he heard the manplimenting Fang Su Jin¡¯s paintings a few times. Just then, his phone vibrated. Zhang Yi Hai looked at the caller ID and raised a brow. He went to a quiet corner to pick up the phone call. ¡°Jing Xuan?¡± ¡°Brother Yi Hai, your girlfriend¡¯s exhibition is today right?¡± Qi Jing Xuan spoke. ¡°Uh-huh.¡± ¡°Then, will you and your girlfriend have time in the evening? My parents will arrive today and my dad wanted to have dinner with you.¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved a helpless sigh. He did not think that his uncle would appear very quickly. No. The most important part was that, he barely had time to go on a proper date with his girlfriend after they arrived in F Country! Chapter 479 - 479 The Exhibition 479 The Exhibition Half an hour before the exhibition began, Fang Su Jin and a few other artists who came with her started to get busy. Zhang Yi Hai sat at the corner while watching his girlfriend and her mentor running around the ce to check on everything. This time, there were several painters who will debut in F Country. Everyone was a little anxious about it. After all, having an exhibition in F Country was something major for the young painters. Soon, the door was opened and a group of people walked into the exhibition hall to look at the paintings. Looking at the way the manager and the staff were being polite to the guests, Zhang Yi Hai guessed that those people should be some big shots in art. The group of people would stop at the halls to look at several paintings before they began toment on them. Zhang Yi Hai walked over to the room where Fang Su Jin¡¯s paintings were disyed and sat on the chair as he admired the paintings that his girlfriend made. Although he had seen them a few times before, Zhang Yi Hai thought that he would not get tired to look at them. Suddenly, he could not help to recall a few things from the past. How he was forced to apany his sister to attend Fang Su Jin¡¯s exhibition when he was a lot younger. He always thought that Fang Su Jin¡¯s paintings were very good. They were very lively. It felt as if his mood would improve after looking at them. ..... While he was sitting in the room of Fang Su Jin¡¯s paintings, Zhang Yi Hai did not forget to eavesdrop on a few conversations to know what did others think about his girlfriend¡¯s paintings. Hearing theirpliment made him feel very proud. After staying in that room for a while, Zhang Yi Hai noticed a shadow looming over him. He raised his head and saw Teacher Jiang standing behind him. Swiftly, Zhang Yi Hai stood to greet the elder man. ¡°Young man, thank you for apanying Su Jin here,¡± Teacher Jiang spoke. He let out a cough and continued, ¡°Actually, you don¡¯t have to sit here all day. You can go for a walk ande back to pick up Su Jin againter. Staying here might be a little boring.¡± Teacher Jiang noticed that Zhang Yi Hai has been sitting around the room for a while and thought that he might be bored. ¡°Teacher Jiang, it¡¯s fine. I won¡¯t feel at ease leaving Su Jin here. Besides...¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled. ¡°It was interesting to listen to what others were thinking about her paintings. The elder man heaved a sigh. He knew that Zhang Yi Hai was worrying that something simr to yesterday would happen again. This was the reason Zhang Yi Hai stayed around the exhibition center. Teacher Jiang met Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s eyes and stared into them for a while. The glint in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s eyes surprised him a little bit. After a few seconds, Teacher Jiang¡¯s expression began to soften a little bit. He patted Zhang Yi Hai on the shoulder and spoke, ¡°Young man, you have to look after Su Jin.¡± He was a little worried to hear that Fang Su Jin and this young man were together. This was the first time that he met his student¡¯s boyfriend and Teacher Jiang was worried that Fang Su Jin might be hurt. But seeing the sincerity in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s eyes made him feel more at ease. Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Teacher Jiang, I understand.¡± ... Fang Su Jin had just finished discussing some arrangements with the staff when she noticed a bottle of drinking water appeared in front of her. She looked up and saw Zhang Yi Hai looking back at her with a smile on his face. Fang Su Jin reached for the bottle of water and took a few mouthfuls of drinks. ¡°Thank you.¡± She met a lot of people and had spoken to a lot of people. Now that she had drunk some water, her throat felt a little better. Then, Fang Su Jin looked at her wristwatch and spoke, ¡°I will stay around for an hour. Then, we can leave, alright?¡± Fang Su Jin knew that Zhang Yi Hai has been hanging around the ce from the beginning. He stayed around the center without doing anything else. Fang Su Jin thought that it was pitiful to let him wait for her for a long time. Moreover, she could tell that Zhang Yi Hai seemed a little tired. Therefore, she already decided that once she met those important people, she was going to leave the exhibition center as well. ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. Fang Su Jin was about to say something else when she noticed the hesitant look on the man¡¯s face. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Zhang Yi Hai thought of the phone call he received early that morning. He nced at the time and thought that his uncle should have arrived in F Country by now. Although he had already mentioned his uncle to Fang Su Jin earlier, Zhang Yi Hai knew that Fang Su Jin too would not be prepared to meet him on such short notice. However, he still needed to tell her about this. ¡°Su Jin, there is something I have to tell you.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded as she waited for Zhang Yi Hai to continue. ¡°You do remember that I told you about my uncle who helped me to get out of the police station yesterday, right?¡± Fang Su Jin nodded again. She also remembered that it was because of Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s uncle that she was able to join this exhibition. ¡°Un. I remember.¡± ¡°My uncle should arrive in F Country today. He said that he wanted to invite us both to dinner. Su Jin, what do you think? Do you mind meeting him for dinner today?¡± Zhang Yi Hai continued to study his girlfriend¡¯s expression. He decided that if Fang Su Jin told him that she was not ready, then, he will find some excuse to push back the meeting. Fang Su Jin was surprised to hear that she was going to meet Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s family memberter. Her eyes widened in surprise and she was unable to give her answer for a long time. She was indeed not ready to meet her boyfriend¡¯s rtive. However, when Fang Su Jin thought of how that man had helped them, she decided that she should not reject this invitation. Chapter 480 - 480 My Girlfriend, Fang Su Jin 480 My Girlfriend, Fang Su Jin In the evening, the art exhibition finally ended for the day. The organizer looked at the data in their hands and was happy with the number of visitors who turned up. With the positive reviews from the bigshots and the coverage from a few media, it was expected that there would be a lot more peopleing to the exhibition tomorrow. Fang Su Jin spent her time with Teacher Jiang after the exhibition ended. After exchanging a few words, she then turned around and walked over to the tall man who was standing beside the entrance, waiting for her. Zhang Yi Hai watched as his girlfriend walked over to him and smiled. ¡°Are you done?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°Sorry. You have to wait for a long time for me.¡± Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. He stretched his hand to pinch Fang Su Jin¡¯s cheek. Before his girlfriend would get upset, Zhang Yi Hai quickly retracted his hand. ¡°Should we go now?¡± Fang Su Jin inhaled a deep breath as she remembered that the two of them were going to meet Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s uncle. Although she had prepared herself for this moment, Fang Su Jin was still anxious to meet his elders. After all, they got into a rtionship not too long ago. ¡°If you¡¯re not ready, I can always make up some excuse for you,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ..... He hoped that Fang Su Jin would go with him. However, he did not want to put too much pressure on her. ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± Fang Su Jin shed a smile. ¡°I already said that I a going to meet your uncle. I am not going to back down now.¡± Zhang Yi Hai scanned his surroundings briefly. Seeing that there was no one else around, he then leaned over to kiss his girlfriend on the lips. Then, he reached to grab Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand and the two of them walked over to the street. They grabbed a taxi and headed to the restaurant that Qi Jing Xuan had mentioned to him. Fortunately, the restaurant was not that far and the traffic was not too bad. The couple arrived at the restaurant and alighted from the taxi. Zhang Yi Hai helped his girlfriend out and looked up only to find that Qi Jing Xuan was already waiting for them at the entrance. The corner of his lips began to twitch as he watched that younger man waved his hand. Zhang Yi Hai walked Fang Su Jin to the entrance and watched as Qi Jing Xuan gave her a look over. Instinctively, Zhang Yi Hai stepped in front of his girlfriend, blocking Qi Jing Xuan¡¯s gaze. His movement was too sudden. Qi Jing Xuan looked up again and was surprised to see the unhappy look on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face. A thought came to his mind and he let out a chuckle. The look on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face was almost the same as his father¡¯s whenever he saw his mother with Uncle Eric. How can Qi Jing Xuan not know that Zhang Yi Hai was jealous? However, this was the first time that Qi Jing Xuan had seen such an expression from Zhang Yi Hai. It was indeed a little surprising. The two of them had known each other for so long. Qi Jing Xuan had thought that Zhang Yi Hai had no interest in falling in love. ¡°Brother Yi Hai,¡± Qi Jing Xuan greeted. He tried to peek at the woman again and smiled, ¡°This is your girlfriend?¡± Zhang Yi Hai nced at his girlfriend. He held her hand tightly and spoke, ¡°Jing Xuan, this is my girlfriend, Fang Su Jin. Su Jin, this is Uncle Qi Ming Wei¡¯s eldest son, Qi Jing Xuan.¡± ¡°Hello.¡± The two of them exchanged a nod as their form of greeting. ¡°Sister, you looked quite familiar,¡± Qi Jing Xuan spoke as he looked at Fang Su Jin. ¡°I feel as if I had seen you before.¡± ¡°You probably have seen her with my sister before,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Su Jin and Sister Li Xue are best friends.¡± There was a hint of surprise in Qi Jing Xuan¡¯s eyes as he heard this. Based on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s words, his girlfriend should be the same age as Sister Li Xue, right? Qi Jing Xuan had not thought that Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s girlfriend would be a few years older than him. Qi Jing Xuan looked at Fang Su Jin again and smiled. ¡°So, it was like that.¡± Although he was curious to know how did the two get together, Qi Jing Xuan decided not to probe into their matter at this time. Later, he could always ask Zhang Yi Hai about it. He retracted his gaze and looked at Zhang Yi Hai again. ¡°Brother Yi Hai, let¡¯s go in. My parents are already waiting for us inside.¡± Zhang Yi Hai gave Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand a gentle squeeze to assure her that everything will be fer. Then, the two of them went to follow Qi Jing Xuan into the restaurant. ¡°That¡¯s right, why did your parents decide toe to F Country this early?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. Qi Jing Xuan smiled. ¡°My dad got something important to deal with. He said that he did not like to owe Uncle Eric a favor.¡± Zhang Yi Hai was curious to know about Qi¡¯s family rtionship with that elder man he met yesterday. However, seeing that Qi Jing Xuan was not going to exin, Zhang Yi Hai decided not to ask. After walking for a while, they finally reached a quiet booth at the corner of the restaurant. As they were walking over to the elder couple, Zhang Yi Hai could not help but notice the way Fang Su Jin was gripping his hand tightly. He turned to her briefly and shed her an assuring smile. Whatever happened, he will be by her side. Zhang Yi Hai finally stopped once they reached the table. He looked at the elder couple and greeted, ¡°Uncle, Aunt, hello.¡± Qi Ming Wei gave the young man a look over. Then, his gaze shifted to the woman beside him. Lastly, his gaze fell on the young couple¡¯s intertwining hands. ¡°Uncle, Aunt, let me introduce you...¡± Zhang Yi Hai pulled Fang Su Jin closer to him. ¡°This is my girlfriend, Fang Su Jin.¡± Chapter 481 - 481 Similar 481 Simr Qi Ming Wei and his wife, Yang Ran, stood up as they exchanged their greetings with Fang Su Jin. Then, Yang Ran pulled Fang Su Jin to sit close to her side. It was their first meeting and Yang Ran was worried that Fang Su Jin would be ufortable meeting Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s elder for the first time. The server walked over and took their order. Once the server left, Yang Ran took the initiative to chat with Fang Su Jin. As she was very close to Zhang Li Xue, both Qi Ming Wei and his wife realized that they had seen Fang Su Jin before. Knowing that Zhang Yi Hai was dating his sister¡¯s best friend surprised the couple. Fortunately, they were able to hide their expression very well. Qi Ming Wei looked at Zhang Yi Hai and spoke, ¡°Did your sister know about this?¡± ¡°She did not know. Uncle, Aunt, I hope that you can help me to keep this matter a secret from my sister,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°When the timees, I will talk to my sister about this.¡± Qi Ming Wei chuckled. ¡°I¡¯m guessing that your parents did not know about this as well.¡± ..... Fang Su Jin began to tense at the thought of Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s parents knowing about their rtionship. ¡°They did not know about this,¡± Zhang Yi Hai admitted. ¡°Uncle, you are the first to know.¡± Qi Ming Wei did not know whether he should be proud to be the first to know about this matter. He did not mind keeping this matter a secret from Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s parents. However, keeping a secret from Zhang Yu Han could be troublesome as well. Qi Ming Wei could still remember how he and the others have to keep Zhang Li Xue¡¯s rtionship a secret from her father. After pondering about this matter for a while, Qi Ming Wei finally waved his hand. ¡°I won¡¯t interfere in this matter and I won¡¯t speak a word to others about this. But Yi Hai, just like your sister, you have to be the person who breaks the news to them. It¡¯s better for them to hear this news from you.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Zhang Yi Hai had a serious look on his face. ¡°Su Jin and I had discussed this. We¡¯ll let everyone know after Ipleted my study.¡± Qi Ming Wei thought that this decision was also good. He knew that Zhang Yu Han always wanted his children to focus on their studies before they could think of falling in love. However, Zhang Yi Hai would graduate soon and Qi Ming Wei did not think that there was any problem with this arrangement. Moreover, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s grade has always been good. It would not be a problem even if he had a girlfriend now. Seeing that Zhang Yi Hai already had everything nned made him realize that the young man was really serious about his rtionship. Qi Ming Wei subconsciously nced at Fang Su Jin who was chatting with his wife amiably. Then, he looked at Zhang Yi Hai again. A thought came to his mind and a faint smile curled on his face. Qi Ming Wei spoke. He raised his ss and drank a few mouthfuls of drinks. Then, he smiled. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, not only you and your great-grandfather shared the same birthdate, but the two of you are quite simr as well.¡± Zhang Yi Hai naturally knew what his uncle meant when he said this. His great-grandfather and great-grandmother¡¯s love story were quite well known in the family. The two had arge age gap with his great-grandmother being the oldest. In the past, he had heard how his great-grandmother had rejected his great-grandfather¡¯s advance due to their age difference. Moreover, his great-grandmother was also insecure because of her previous marriage. The two of them faced a lot of challenges together. But in the end, they both stayed together for a long time. They were very loving. The group continued to have their meal while chatting for a while. Fang Su Jin did not forget to express her gratitude to Qi Ming Wei for helping her with Mika¡¯s matter. Qi Ming Wei merely smiled as he heard Fang Su Jin¡¯s thank. Actually, he did not do anything much regarding the matter. He only picked up his phone and dialed a number. The one who helped Zhan Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin were Eric Tan. That man was powerful and influential enough in F Country to pull some strings and help the couple. Qi Ming Wei knew that the only reason Eric Tan was willing to help Zhang Yi Hai was because of his son. If it was not because of Qi Jing Xuan, the man would not be willing to help. ¡°You can thank my son for this.¡± Qi Ming Wei patted his son on the shoulder. ¡°I heard that he had worked hard to help find some evidence.¡± Fang Su Jin turned to Qi Jing Xuan and nodded. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Sister, don¡¯t mention it. After all, we are all family,¡± Qi Jing Xuan spoke. ¡°If any of you got into trouble in F Country again, you cane and find me.¡± Qi Ming Wei and his wife did not hold the couple back for too long. After all, they had just arrived in F Country a few hours ago and had to hurry to the restaurant to meet Zhang Yi Hai. After the long flight, they were indeed feeling a little tired and decided to head back to their residence in F Country and rest. Zhang Yi Hai watched as the family of three left before he turned to Fang Su Jin again. ¡°Are you still anxious?¡± Fang Su Jinughed. Then, she shook her head. ¡°No. Fortunately, they are quite friendly.¡± A faint smile curled on his lips. ¡°Mmm... My uncles and aunts were mostly very friendly. You have met a few of them previously. Next time when you meet them, you don¡¯t have to be nervous as well.¡± Last time, Zhang Yi Hai invited a few of his rtives to attend Fang Su Jin¡¯s exhibition. Fang Su Jin could still remember it was because of this incident that her name became well-known among the other young painters. Seeing that there was no one else around, Zhang Yi Hai wrapped his arms around Fang Su Jin¡¯s body and put her chin on her shoulder. ¡°Then, Su Jin, this could also be considered as a practice for us. In a few months, we will have to tell everyone that we are together.¡± Her heart skipped a beat. Thinking of their future together made her shy. Fang Su Jin was d that Zhang Yi Hai was hugging her at this moment. Otherwise, he might notice how her face had turned red. Chapter 482 - 482 The Person That I Like 482 The Person That I Like After leaving the restaurant together, the couple headed back to the hotel. Fang Su Jin entered her room and turned around to watch Zhang Yi Hai walking in nonchntly. The man walked over to the refrigerator and poured himself a ss of water. She and thought that Zhang Yi Hai would turn around and leave after sending her back to her room. Seeing him in her room made her wonder if this man was nning to spend another night with her. Last night, it seemed that Zhang Yi Hai had apanied her to sleep as he was worried. Fang Su Jin opened her mouth wanting to speak, however, she found that the words she wanted to speak were stuck in her throat. Zhang Yi Hai finished his drink before turning to his girlfriend again. Seeing the way she was looking at him made him chuckle. He walked over to her side and pinched her cheek. ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± Fang Su Jin frowned as she pushed Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s hand away from her cheek. Recently, she noticed that Zhang Yi Hai liked pinching her cheek so much and she was worried that it would turn red again. Zhang Yi Haiughed upon seeing her reaction. Then, he wrapped his arms around her waist and dragged her closer to him. Fang Su Jin could feel her heartbeat elerating. Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s scent filled her nose and the warmth from his body heated her body. ..... Because of their height difference, fang Su Jin had to look up to see his face. She met his gaze and felt a little giddy. ¡°Tomorrow, I will send you to the exhibition center in the morning. Then, I have to head over to the police station to assist them with some investigation.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at him worriedly. ¡°Should Ie with you as well?¡± ¡°No. You stay at the exhibition center with Teacher Jiang, alright?¡± Zhang Yi Hai rubbed his thumb against her soft cheek. ¡°I don¡¯t want you to have any contact with that person again. If the police needed to speak to you, they will call you on another day.¡± He was there when Fang Su Jin had that nightmare. Zhang Yi Hai did not want Fang Su Jin to recall some unhappy memory after meeting Mika again. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. My uncle will be with me tomorrow,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°I will be fine.¡± ¡°Whatever happens, you have to tell me, alright?¡± ¡°Un. I understand.¡± It was only then that the frown on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face gradually disappeared. ¡°It should not take too long for me to speak to the police officers,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. A thought came to his mind and Zhang Yi Hai frowned. ¡°In the afternoon, I will need to attend a meeting with apany to discuss a coboration.¡± Fang Su Jin tilted her head to one side as she looked at the man inquiringly. ¡°What coboration?¡± Zhang Yi Hai leaned over to peck at her nose. ¡°I told you that I came to F Country to discuss a coboration with apany. You don¡¯t remember this?¡± He raised a brow. ¡°The meeting is tomorrow.¡± Fang Su Jin blinked innocently. ¡°I thought you were making that up.¡± Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. ¡°I need toe up with something believable just in case my parents asked me anything about this trip.¡± He raised a brow and continued, ¡°Otherwise, are you ready to expose our rtionship to them?¡± There was a glint of panic in her eyes. Fang Su Jin quickly shook her head. ¡°No. It¡¯s too early.¡± Although she had already met Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s uncle, it would be different than meeting his parents as his girlfriend. She has not made proper mental preparation. ¡°We already agreed to talk about this after your sister¡¯s wedding.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t tell my parents anything before you agree.¡± Seeing the relief in her eyes made himugh again. Then, he leaned over and pressed her lips into a kiss. The intended peck gradually turned into a hot, lingering kiss when Fang Su Jin reciprocate his kisses. Zhang Yi Hai held his girlfriend¡¯s waist tightly as drew her body closer. Feeling a certain need arise, Zhang Yi Hai finally loosened his grip, making a small room between them. His eyes were dark with desire as he stared at Fang Su Jin. The girl had her eyes closed as if she was still savoring the kiss. Zhang Yi Hai wondered if Fang Su Jin knew how alluring she looked in his eyes at this moment. A long, heavy sigh escaped him. Zhang Yi Hai watched as Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes fluttered open. He pushed a few strands of hair behind her ears. He took a step back and spoke, ¡°I should go back to my room.¡± He leaned over to kiss her forehead. ¡°Su Jin, good night.¡± Fang Su Jin stared at him in confusion. ¡°Are you not going to stay here tonight?¡± Her question made him halt. Zhang Yi Hai turned slowly to face Fang Su Jin again and watched her expression. Seeing the innocent look on her face made him sigh. ¡°Su Jin...¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°Are you scared to sleep alone?¡± ¡°No. Of course, not.¡± ¡°Then, are you inviting me to sleep in your room tonight?¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s cheek turned redder at his question. ¡°No. I was just asking. I thought that you were going to stay over again.¡± ¡°Yesterday was a special case.¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze. ¡°Oh.¡± ¡°Su Jin, I am a man. I worry that if I stayed with you again, I might not be able to control myself.¡± She looked up again with her face reddened. ¡°You... you¡¯re a hooligan. What are you thinking about?¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved a helpless sigh. He hugged his girlfriend tightly and rested his chin on her shoulder. ¡°After all, you are the person that I like. It¡¯s impossible for me not to think about it, especially since we are alone.¡± Her sweet scent entered his nose, turning his body hotter. Fang Su Jin felt as if her breath was stuck in her chest. Her heart was beating rapidly and her palm began to sweat. Then, Zhang Yi Hai finally pulled away before kissing her cheek. ¡°Su Jin.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± She looked up at him with a dazed look in her eyes. ¡°I will see you in the morning, alright?¡± Chapter 483 - 483 The Situation Change So Quickly 483 The Situation Change So Quickly On the next day, Zhang Yi Hai appeared in front of Fang Su Jin¡¯s room to have breakfast together. When Fang Su Jin appeared in front of him, Zhang Yi Hai could not help but to give her a look over. The dress she wore on her body made her look lively. An impulse to hug her tightly and hid her in his pocket suddenly came over. ¡°You...¡± Fang Su Jin spoke when she noticed that Zhang Yi Hai has been staring at her for a long time. ¡°What are you looking at?¡± He stretched his hand and cupped her cheek. ¡°Looking at my pretty girlfriend.¡± Her heart skipped a beat. Fang Su Jin inhaled a deep breath, as she tried to calm down. Zhang Yi Hai was good with his words and each time, she would find herself falling for his sweet words. He was such a good seducer. ¡°Let¡¯s have our breakfast at the restaurant outside,¡± Zhang Yi Hai suggested. ¡°We can also have a walk on our way to the exhibition center.¡± Beforeing to F Country, Zhang Yi Hai nned to have a date with Fang Su Jin freely. However, after they arrived, he barely had time to have a date with her. This time, Zhang Yi Hai nned to settle what he needed to settle and free his schedule for the rest of their days in F Country. It was not easy for them toe to F Country. Of course, they will have to make a lot of memory here. ..... Fang Su Jin quickly agreed with his suggestion to have their breakfast outside. The two of them left the hotel together. They walked along the street while holding hands to look for a restaurant before Zhang Yi Hai was going to send Fang Su Jin to the exhibition center. Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze and looked at their intertwined hands. Then, a bright smile appeared on her face. Having a walk in the morning around the city was also romantic. At this time, Fang Su Jin was silently praying that a moment like this wouldst for a very long time. The couple had their breakfast at a restaurant nearby the hotel. Then, Zhang Yi Hai walked Fang Su Jin to the exhibition center and waited with her until Teacher Jiang showed up. Seeing that there was someone with Fang Su Jin, Zhang Yi Hai felt more at ease to leave her. After exchanging a few words with Teacher Jiang, Zhang Yi Hai grabbed a taxi and headed to the police station to assist them with some investigation. Just as he arrived, a ck Bentley stopped nearby and the Qi family of three alighted. Seeing them, Zhang Yi Hai walked over and greeted the family. ¡°Jing Xuan, you¡¯re here as well,¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded at the younger man. Qi Jing Xuan merely smiled. How can he not be around when Zhang Yi Hai went to the police station to assist in the investigation? He was worried that Zhang Yi Hai was going to be bullied by the people here. Fortunately, the police officers knew that he was with Uncle Eric and they would not make things difficult for him. ¡°Su Jin did note with you?¡± Yang Ran asked, noticing that the boy in front of him came alone. ¡°Mmm... She¡¯s busy with the exhibition,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. They¡¯re estimating that a lot of people wille to visit the exhibition center today.¡± Yang Ran¡¯s eyes lit up. She looked at her husband and smiled, ¡°Let¡¯s go and look at Su Jin¡¯s exhibitionter. We have to give her our support.¡± Qi Ming Wei naturally did not have an objection to his wife¡¯s suggestion. They came to F Country to help Zhang Yi Hai to settle some problems. Since they would be free afterward, he thought that they could walk around the city for a bit before they go back. ¡°Then, Aunt Yang, I hope you¡¯re going to enjoy the exhibitionter,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Unfortunately, I can¡¯t apany you to her exhibition. Later, I still have something to do.¡± Zhang Yi Hai quickly exined that he had a meeting with apany in the city. After exchanging a few words, the group entered the police station together. Qi Jing Xuan went with his mother to speak with the police officers as they were much fluent in F Country¡¯snguage. Using their friendship with Eric Tan, they managed to find out the recent update regarding the investigation. Before Zhang Yi Hai went with the officer to give his statement, Qi Jing Xuan walked over to his side and exined what happened. Even with the evidence in the police¡¯s hands, it seemed that Mika did not want to admit his mistake. He was even ming the victim for his action. Mika told the police officers that it was those girls who were flirting with him first. Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s expression darkened. But with Qi Jing Xuan around, he decided not toment too much about Mika¡¯s action. Anyway, he believed that Mika would soon receive the punishment he deserved. Zhang Yi Hai went with the police officers to the investigation room to give his statement regarding the incident two nights ago. Just as he passed by a room, Zhang Yi Hai overheard a familiar voice shouting. The door was pushed open and a man in his suit and tie walked out hurriedly. ¡°Lawyer Li, you cannot abandon me here! You promised that I can get out of here soon!¡± Zhang Yi Hai managed to peek into the room and saw Mika in his disheveled look, sitting behind the table. Then, Zhang Yi Hai turned to the officer who was escorting him again. ¡°Thewyer¡¯s gone too. That¡¯s too bad,¡± the officer shook his head. ¡°It seemed that the man¡¯s backer will no longer support him.¡± The officer was speaking in the F Countrynguage, however, Zhang Yi Hai could understand his words. Just before the door closed, Mika looked up and met Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gaze. A look of surprise appeared on his face when he saw Zhang Yi Hai. Mika thought that Zhang Yi Hai was the one who was supposed to be behind the bars. How did the situation change so quickly? He could not understand what was going on. Of course, Mika would never think that he had provoked someone he should not have. He might have his backer, but he would not expect that Zhang Yi Hai would have a bigger helper behind him. Chapter 484 - 484 Buy You More Flowers 484 Buy You More Flowers Zhang Yi Hai spent more than an hour with the police officer to give his statement. When he came out again, Qi Jing Xuan was already waiting for him. However, both her uncle and aunt were no longer around. ¡°Brother Yi Hai,¡± Qi Jing Xuan called as soon as he saw himing out of the room. He nced at the officer who was escorting Zhang Yi Hai and nodded. ¡°It¡¯s all done,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°Should we go back now?¡± Qi Jing Xuan turned to the officer and spoke in the F Countrynguage. Once the officer left Qi Jing Xuan turned to Zhang Yi Hai again and spoke ¡°Brother Yi Hai, the officer said you don¡¯t need toe to the station again. As for what¡¯s next, we will hire awyer to represent you.¡± Zhang Yi Hai sighed in relief, knowing that he did not have to prolong his stay in F Country. If he had to stay around, it would be troublesome as he was still a student. ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Zhang Yi Hai patted the young man on his shoulder. ¡°Jing Xuan, thank you for your help. Fortunately, you are in F Country as well.¡± ¡°I did not do anything much. It¡¯s all because of Uncle Eric.¡± Zhang Yi Hai understood that the elder man had a special status in F Country. Moreover, his rtionship with his Uncle Qi Ming Wei and Aunt Yang Ran was quite special. ..... In the past, Zhang Yi Hai might have heard about it a little. ¡°Brother Yi Hai, let¡¯s go out.¡± Without waiting for Zhang Yi Hai to reply, Qi Jing Xuan had already turned around to leave the police station. Once they were outside the building, Qi Jing Xuan looked at Zhang Yi Hai again and spoke, ¡°Brother Yi Hai, are you going to the exhibition center? My parents should already be there. They said that they wanted to check on Sister Fang¡¯s exhibition before they headed back.¡± ¡°No. I still have another matter to attend to.¡± Zhang Yi Hai checked at the time before he looked at the young man again. ¡°Your parents are going back soon?¡± ¡°Mhm...¡± Qi Jing Xuan nodded. ¡°My parents had other engagements in Capital City.¡± Zhang Yi Hai made mental note to call his uncle again to thank him for his help. After all, his uncle and aunt chose to fly to F Country the moment they heard that he was in trouble. ¡°Brother Yi Hai, should I drop you over to your next destination?¡± Zhang Yi Hai was about to decline but decided to ept the young man¡¯s offer. ... Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin was quite busy with the exhibition. Just like the organizer had predicted, there were a lot of peopleing to the exhibition on the second day. From the moment she arrived, Fang Su Jin has been busy following her mentor and the organizer around the ce to meet a few people. There were also a few offers to purchase her paintings. As Fang Su Jin was not familiar with the system in F Country, she decided to let her mentor and organizer handle this matter for her. Fang Su Jin almost did not have time to eat her lunch. When she finally get her time to take a rest again, Fang Su Jin realized that it was almost time for the exhibition to end for the day. Fang Su Jin took out her phone to check on her message. Thest time she spoke with Zhang Yi Hai, it was during her lunch hour. Later, she was afraid that she would disturb him in his meeting and decided not to text him that much. Before they parted this morning, Zhang Yi Hai made a promise that he would pick her up at the exhibition center before the two of them are going to have their dinner together. But seeing that the man still had not arrived made her wonder if something happened to him. She stood on tiptoed and craned her neck as she looked at the entrance. However, she still could not see Zhang Yi Hai appearing. Her heartbeat elerated and she could not help but worry. Fang Su Jin took out her phone, wanting to give Zhang Yi Hai a call. Then, she could hear a familiar ringtone behind her. Fang Su Jin turned around and saw a bouquet of flowers in front of her. She looked up and saw her boyfriend smiling at her. It felt as if something in her mind was exploding. Fang Su Jin lowered her head to hide her reddened face and pressed the end call button. Just like that, the ringtone ended as well. ¡°When did you get here?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. ¡°A while ago. I saw that you were busy with the organizer and decided not to disturb you.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at the flower in front of her and smiled. ¡°Is this for me?¡± The bright red roses surrounded by baby breath looked very mesmerizing. At this time, Fang Su Jin was reminded of the bouquet that Zhang Yi Hai had given her at her exhibition in Capital City. The roses were as fiery as this one. ¡°Mhmm...¡± Fang Su Jin smiled happily. She took the flowers from him and sniffed the flowers. ¡°It¡¯s beautiful.¡± She stared at the flowers for a while and sighed. ¡°Unfortunately, I won¡¯t be able to bring them home.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. I will buy you more flowers when we get back.¡± Fang Su Jin continued to admire the flowers in her hand. Her eyes lit up as a thought came to her mind. ¡°That¡¯s right. How was your meeting with thatpany? Is it going well?¡± Zhang Yi Hai pinched his girlfriend¡¯s cheek and smiled. ¡°Mmm... It¡¯s going well. Actually, we already discussed this coboration before. This time, I onlye to discuss a few more things and signed a contract.¡± ¡°Then, is my boyfriend rich now?¡± Her tone was teasing. Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. He found that he liked hearing Fang Su Jin calling him her boyfriend. ¡°Mmm... Should we go out and celebrate for dinner? What do you want to eat?¡± ¡°Anything is fine.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nced at his wristwatch. ¡°There are still a few minutes before the exhibition ended. You should go do what you have to do. I¡¯ll wait for you here.¡± ¡°Actually, there was not a lot of things I can do around,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Let me go and talk to Teacher Jiang. Then, we¡¯ll leave together, alright?¡± Chapter 485 - 485 The Smile on her Face Disappeared 485 The Smile on her Face Disappeared After leaving the exhibition center together, Zhang Yi Hai took Fang Su Jin to a restaurant in the city. Knowing that they will finally have time to spend alone, Zhang Yi Hai decided to do a little bit of homework and find a good ce for them to have dinner. It was not easy for him to have a proper date with his girlfriend. Naturally, he has to work hard. Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin was still admiring the beautiful flowers that Zhang Yi Hai had sent to her. Knowing that she could not take the bouquet back home, Fang Su Jin decided to snap a few photos of the flowers. She checked on the photos and thought that the result was pretty good. After contemting for a while, Fang Su Jin decided to post the photo on her social media. This time, she was in F Country for her exhibition. After she arrived, Fang Su Jin has been posting a few photos of her exhibition on her social media. Even if she posted the photos, the people in her cycle would only think that the flowers were what she received for her exhibition. A few seconds after she posted the photo, her friends began toment on the flower, praising them as good-looking. Some of them were asking her about her exhibition and Fang Su Jin would answer them one by one. Zhang Yi Hai watched his girlfriend typing a reply to her friend and smiled. He was very d to know that Fang Su Jin liked the flower very much. ..... While Zhang Yi Hai was staring at Fang Su Jin¡¯s expression, the phone in Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand rang, and the smile on her face quickly disappeared. In fact, Fang Su Jin looked as if she was scared of something. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Zhang Yi Hai noticed that something did not seem right and was concerned about his girlfriend. He wondered if that pervert somehow got out and was harassing his girlfriend again. Seeing that his girlfriend was not answering his question, Zhang Yi Hai decided to peek at her screen. The corner of his lips began to twitch when he saw the name on her caller ID. He could understand why Fang Su Jin was so scared. The person who was calling her at this time was no other than his sister. Fang Su Jin turned to look at him in horror. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, what should I do?¡± Zhang Yi Hai had to suppress hisughter when he saw the look on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face. ¡°You can reject the call or answer it. It¡¯s¡¯ your choice.¡± Her brow furrowed. Fang Su Jin was staring at her phone. The look on her face was as if she was in the middle of making a very important decision. At another time, Fang Su Jin would not hesitate to pick up the phone call. However, now that she was with Zhang Yi Hai, Fang Su Jin had a guilty conscience. After pondering about it for a while, Fang Su Jin decided to ignore the call. Maybe once she returned to her room, she could call back and tell Zhang Li Xue that she was too busy and had not noticed her phone call. Fang Su Jin felt more at ease as the thought came to her mind. She was about to put down her phone on the table when the phone in her hand slipped down. Fortunately, Fang Su Jin managed to catch her phone before it could hit the ground. Unfortunately for her, her fingers identally touched the answer call button, and the call was now connected. Fang Su Jin inhaled a deep breath as she looked at her phone screen. Her body turned rigid and she did not know what she should do now. ¡°Hello?¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s voice was heard on the other line. ¡°Su Jin?¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at his girlfriend helplessly. He gave her arms a poke, reminding her that his sister was still on the other line. Fang Su Jin snapped out of her trance. Realizing that the phone call was connected, she had no other choice but to answer it. ¡°Li Xue...¡± ¡°Hmm? What¡¯s wrong with your voice? Su Jin, are you feeling unwell?¡± Fang Su Jin coughed. ¡°No. I¡¯m fine. It¡¯s just that, I was in the middle of something earlier.¡± She nced at Zhang Yi Hai and saw the smile on his face. Her eyes narrowed. Fang Su Jin could tell that Zhang Yi Hai was enjoying watching her getting all flustered because of his sister¡¯s phone call. ¡°Li Xue, why did you call me?¡± Fang Su Jin decided to quickly shift the topic. Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Su Jin, how is your exhibition? This is your first overseas exhibition. How does it feel?¡± Hearing that her friend was asking her about her exhibition, Fang Su Jin began to rx. The two of them chatted a bit about her exhibition. But of course, Fang Su Jin did not mention Zhang Yi Hai or the episode with Mika. ¡°Su Jin, congrattions.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a long sigh. ¡°I wished I could be there to give my support.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. There will be a lot more exhibitions after this. Next time, you cane with Doctor Bai.¡± Zhang Li Xue had a mischievous smile on her face. Thinking about the surprise she was about to give Fang Su Jin made her feel excited. She already tried to picture the look on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face when she appeared a few dayster. ¡°That¡¯s right, Su Jin, did my little brothere to your exhibition?¡± Fang Su Jin began to panic again upon hearing the question. ¡°Your little brother?¡± She nced at the person beside her, hoping that the man would help to figure out a way to escape this situation. ¡°Uh-huh. Yi Hai is supposed to be in F Country as well,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I asked him to go look at your exhibition when he has time.¡± ¡°No. I did not see your brother.¡± Fang Su Jin answered a little too quickly. ¡°Really? I guess Yi Hai should be very busy with his work then.¡± Zhang Li Xue then decided to change the subject and chatted about something else. The two of them chatted for a while before they hang up. Once the call ended, Zhang Li Xue stared at her phone, thinking about her conversation with Fang Su Jin earlier. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± A light kiss fell on her forehead. Zhang Li Xue looked up and saw that Bai Qi was looking at her with concern. ¡°Nothing.¡± Zhang Li Xue shook her head. ¡°I just thought that Su Jin was a little strange earlier. But I could not figure out what it was.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t think too much. Maybe your friend is just a little busy with her exhibition.¡± Bai Qi leaned in and carried his wife in his arms. ¡°Whatever it is, you will figure it out when you see her in a few days.¡± Chapter 486 - 486 A Legend 486 A Legend With his task done and his agreement contract signed, Zhang Yi Hai had no other important matters to attend to in F Country. He already nned to apany his girlfriend to her exhibition center. Fang Su Jin looked at the young man who was waiting for her without doing anything much and thought that he was quite pitiful. After discussing with Teacher Jiang, Fang Su Jin decided to leave early to apany her boyfriend around the city. Anyway, she was only required to make her appearance on the first day of the exhibition. Zhang Yi Hai was ecstatic to hear that they could leave the exhibition center sooner. He enjoyed apanying and watching his girlfriend at the exhibition center. However, he wanted to spend his time walking around with her even more as it was not easy for them toe to F Country. The couple left the exhibition center and went to visit a few attractions in F Country. Fang Su Jin wanted to take this chance to shoot a few photos of the buildings and the scenery in F Country. Perhaps, she could use them as her inspiration for her next paintings. The old building in F Country was quite pretty. Fang Su Jin especially adored that they managed to keep the old architecture from hundreds of years ago. As they stood in the middle of the famous bridge in F Country, Fang Su Jin snapped a few scenic photos of the water and the small boats at the side. As she put her phone down, Fang Su Jin realized that Zhang Yi Hai was holding his phone, facing her. Realizing that the man was sneakily taking a few photos of her made her cheek turn a little red. ¡°Yi Hai, what are you doing?¡± Fang Su Jin moved closer to him, wanting to peek at his phone. ..... Fortunately, Zhang Yi Hai did not try to avoid her. Fang Su Jin looked at his phone screen and was stunned when she saw the photo that he had snapped a few seconds ago. In this picture, she was lowering her head to check on the photo she took. There was a faint smile on her face and the sunlight made her cheek appear glowing. She swiped to look at more photos and saw that Zhang Yi Hai had taken a few more photos of her during this trip. There was a photo of her, turning to look at him with a bright smile on her face. In the photo, she looked very pretty. Her legs looked very long and her body looked slim. The skirt she was wearing was fluttering with her movement. And those photos... they were very high quality! One would think that she had hired an expensive photographer! While she was taking pictures of buildings and scenery, her boyfriend was sneaking to take photos of her. Fortunately, every one of them looked pretty. Fang Su Jin had seen a lot of photos of herself. However, the photos of her that Zhang Yi Hai had snapped appeared the prettiest. She could tell how happy she was in the photograph. Was this how she looked in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s eyes? As the thought came to her mind, Fang Su Jin was feeling shy again. She suppressed that feeling and looked up again with a bright smile on her face. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, send the pictures to me.¡± ¡°No.¡± Zhang Yi Hai did not even consider her request. Fang Su Jin thought that she had misheard his words. But looking at his expression, it did not seem like it... ¡°Why not? Aren¡¯t those my photos?¡± ¡°They¡¯re for me to look at.¡± Fang Su Jin stared at the man in disbelief. Zhang Yi Hai chuckled when he saw the look on her face. He leaned over and spoke, ¡°Actually, it¡¯s not impossible for me to send the photos to you. But of course, I cannot send them over for nothing.¡± Her brow furrowed. Fang Su Jin had a feeling that she was about to fall into this man¡¯s trap again. However, those photos do look pretty and she really wanted a few pretty photos of herself. ¡°What do you want me to do?¡± His lips turned up into a smile. ¡°Kiss me.¡± Fang Su Jin took a step back before she looked around. Noticing that there were not many people around, her courage grew a little bit. Fang Su Jin looked at the man warily and spoke. ¡°Just a kiss?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. Fang Su Jin checked her surroundings again. Then, she stood on tiptoed and pressed her lips on the man¡¯s cheek. Swiftly, Fang Su Jin took a step back. However, when she looked at Zhang Yi Hai again, the man had a frown on his face. ¡°Who said it¡¯s a kiss on the cheek?¡± A teasing smile curled on his lips. He raised his hand and pointed at his mouth. ¡°Of course, when I said a kiss, you should kiss me right here.¡± Her heart skipped a beat. Fang Su Jin bit her lips and spoke, ¡°Zhang Yi Hai...¡± She blinked her eyes, hoping that the man would be lenient. ¡°You don¡¯t want the photos?¡± Fang Su Jin shifted her gaze to his phone again. She really wanted those photos. But a certain someone was bullying her... She pondered over her choices and decided to go with them. Anyway, it was only a kiss. Taking a deep breath, Fang Su Jin stood on tiptoed again and kissed the man on the lips. Fang Su Jin intended to give him a peck on the lips, but Zhang Yi Hai had already put his hand in her hair as he pulled her closer. His lips began to move against hers for a minute before he finally let her go. When she took a step back, Fang Su Jin could not help but notice the satisfied smile on her boyfriend¡¯s face. ¡°Su Jin...¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Fang Su Jin thought that Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s voice sounded especially deep this time. Zhang Yi Hai leaned over and spoke, ¡°Actually, there was a famous legend about this bridge.¡± He looked at Fang Su Jin¡¯s puzzled expression and continued, ¡°It was said that a couple who kissed in the middle of this bridge will eventually get married.¡± Her heartbeat elerated. ¡°You... you¡¯re not being serious, right?¡± Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. ¡°Look for yourself.¡± He put his hands on her shoulders and turned her body around to face the signage on the stone bridge. On this sign, there was indeed the legend that Zhang Yi Hai had mentioned earlier written in severalnguages. ¡°Su Jin, since you kissed me on this bridge, you have to be responsible,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. Her heart was beating so fast that Fang Su Jin thought that it might explode soon. What legend? Why did she have to be responsible? Looking at the man¡¯s teasing gaze made her shy. Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze and quickly made her escape. Chapter 487 - 487 No Data on Your Brother 487 No Data on Your Brother Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin continued to spend their time in F Country, visiting a lot of ces and scenic spots. The couple was unaware that they would soon meet with a few familiar faces. At F Country¡¯s International Airport, Bai Qi was seen lifting thest luggage from the conveyer belt before he put it on the trolley. He checked the luggage on the trolley again. Then, he pushed the trolley and walked over to where his wife and little sister were waiting for him. ¡°Is it done?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked when she saw Bai Qi approaching. ¡°Un.¡± Bai Qi nced at the trolley again before he looked at his wife. ¡°Are you feeling alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Bai Qi would often worry about her leg condition. Now that they were going on a trip, Zhang Li Xue could not help but notice his attentiveness. ¡°Then, let¡¯s head out,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°My dad said, he already assigned someone to pick us up and send us to the hotel.¡± She nced at Bai Xi Xi who was sitting on the bench and smiled. ¡°This should be Xi XI¡¯s first long flight. Let¡¯s head to the hotel and let her rest.¡± Bai Qi naturally did not have any objection. He turned to his sister and waved his hand. ¡°Xi Xi, are you tired? Let¡¯s go.¡± The little girl jumped down from the bench. Then, she held Zhang Li Xue¡¯s wheelchair the three of them walked out together. As Bai Qi was pushing the trolley, Bai Xi Xi had to stay close to Zhang Li Xue all the time. As theye out, Bai Xi Xi could not help but look around. There were many foreigners around and the little girl was curious about everything she saw. ..... A young man was already waiting for them as they came out to the hall. The man was a staff from The Orchid Hotel in the F Country branch. He was quick to recognize her and head over to her side. ¡°Miss Zhang, hello. Wee to F Country. My name is Leo An.¡± He gave her a nod. ¡°I am here on behalf of the hotel to pick you up. I will be your guide during your stay in F Country.¡± ¡°Hello.¡± Zhang Li Xue greeted. She turned to Bai Qi and spoke. ¡°This is my husband, Bai Qi, and my little sister, Xi Xi.¡± There was a hint of surprise on the man¡¯s face as he looked at Bai Qi. Not many people know about Zhang Li Xue¡¯s marriage. Therefore, the man was surprised to hear Zhang Li Xue referring to the man as her husband. However, Leo An was quick to recover his expression. He looked at Bai Qi and greeted, ¡°Mr. Bai, hello.¡± With Leo An around, Bai Qi let the man help them push their trolley. Meanwhile, Bai Qi was pushing his wife¡¯s wheelchair as they walked out to leave the airport building. The journey from the airport to the hotel took them forty minutes. As Leo An drive around the city, he did not forget to tell them a little bit about the country and the interesting attractions around. Bai Qi was listening to the man¡¯s words attentively. At the same time, he was making ns to visit those ces with his wife and little sister. When they arrived at the hotel, Bai Qi helped Zhang Li Xue to get off the vehicle. Then, the three of them went to the reception desk together. Leo An helped the three of them to register and gave them the keys to the Zhang family¡¯s usual suite. For their convenience, Zhang Li Xue had chosen to stay in the two-bedroom suite. This way, both she and Bai Qi could look after Bai Xi Xi as well. Zhang Li Xue stared at the card in her hand and suddenly recalled something. She turned to Leo An and asked, ¡°Which room is my brother staying in?¡± The man looked back with a puzzled look. ¡°Your brother?¡± ¡°Zhang Yi Hai. Didn¡¯t he arrive in F Country a few days ago?¡± ¡°Young Master Zhang?¡± Leo An pondered over her question. He then walked over to the desk and checked theputer. ¡°Mrs. Bai, there is no data on your brother in our database.¡± Zhang Li Xue could not hide her surprise. ¡°He did not stay here.¡± The man shed a smile. ¡°Perhaps he was staying somewhere else.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that this situation was a little strange. Seeing that the others did not know anything, she then decided not to ask too much. Bai Qi pushed his wife to the elevator and headed to their suite. As they walked into the room, Bai Xi Xi could not help but look around the suite. The room was located on the fifteenth floor. Bai Xi Xi thought that the city¡¯s view was too beautiful. She could not wait to go out with her brother and sister-inw tomorrow. ¡°Xi Xi,e over.¡± Bai Qi waved his hand as he stood in front of the room. ¡°This will be your room. Your sister-inw and I will be staying at the one next to you. Do you think you can sleep alone?¡± ¡°Brother Bai Qi, what are you talking about? I always sleep alone.¡± Bai Qiughed. He patted his sister on her head before ushering her into the room. ¡°Go and look at your room first. Later, I¡¯ll call someone to bring something to eat. Then, I¡¯ll call you, alright?¡± The little girl nodded. Bai Qi closed the door and walked into the living room, only to find that his wife seemed to be deep in her thought. He leaned over and stole a kiss. ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± Bai Qi asked once he got her attention. Zhang Li Xue shook her head and shed a smile. ¡°Nothing. I was just thinking about Yi Hai. My mom said, he arrived in F Country a few days ago. However, Leo An said my brother did note to stay at this hotel. Bai Qi, do you think something happened to him?¡± ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not make your thoughts wander too far.¡± Bai Qi tapped the tip of her nose. ¡°Didn¡¯t your mother talk to Yi Hai a few days ago?¡± Zhang Li Xue recalled her brother¡¯s video call with their mother and was finally at ease. ¡°Didn¡¯t Yi Haie to F Country for a business meeting? Maybe his meeting was somewhere in a different city.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that Bai Qi¡¯s words made sense. After all, they only knew that Zhang Yi Hai came to F Country for hispany. However, he had never mentioned which city he was going to visit. ¡°Don¡¯t think too much.¡± Bai Qi leaned over to carry his wife in his arms. ¡°Tomorrow, let¡¯s just call Yi Hai and ask where he is.¡± Chapter 488 - 488 My Brother had Not Replied 488 My Brother had Not Replied In the morning, the three of them headed to the hotel¡¯s coffeehouse and had their breakfast together. Bai Xi Xi looked at the choices of food on the buffet table and was at a loss for which food she should try. She thought that every one of them looked delicious. She wanted to try those dishes she never tried before, but was scared that they would not suit her taste. Growing up, Bai Xi Xi was always taught that she should not be wasting food. After pondering about it for a while, she then decided to follow her sister¡¯s rmendations. Zhang Li Xue watched as Bai Xi Xi tried the pastry she rmended and saw the little girl¡¯s eyes light up. ¡°How is it? Do you like it?¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°Un. The pastry you gave me is delicious.¡± Her movement halted when she saw her sister approaching closer with a napkin in her hand. ¡°There¡¯s some cream on your lips.¡± Bai Xi Xi smiled until her eyes turned crescent. Meanwhile, Bai Qi was watching the girls¡¯ interaction silently from the side. The two of them really looked like a pair of close sisters. Bai Qi heaved a sigh, thinking that he would once again be ignored by his wife. Just then, a hand rested on his thigh. He turned around and saw his wife, was smiling at him. Her hand continued to stay there while she eat her breakfast. ..... Just like that, Bai Qi was in a better mood. He reached for her hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. Zhang Li Xue put down the ss in her hand before she looked up again. She took out her phone and tapped her fingers on the screen. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Bai Qi asked when he noticed the look on his wife¡¯s face. ¡°I just remembered that I haven¡¯t texted my brother yet. If he¡¯s in this city, maybe we can meetter.¡± Bai Qi took a sip from his coffee as he waited for his wife to send his text. ¡°Then, where are we going today?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go and walk around the city. There are a lot of interesting ces we can visit.¡± ¡°Then, when should we go to visit your friend¡¯s exhibition?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go to the exhibition center in the evening,¡± Zhang Li Xue suggested. ¡°Then, we can kidnap her and have dinner together.¡± The smile on her face widened as she thought about her n to surprise her friend. Bai Xi Xi was listening to her brother and sister¡¯s conversation. She looked up and asked, ¡°We¡¯re going to your friend¡¯s exhibition?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Xi Xi, you¡¯ve met Sister Su Jin before. Later, we will go to her exhibition. I¡¯m sure that you haven¡¯t seen her paintings before, right?¡± Before this, Bai Xi Xi had heard that Fang Su Jin was good at drawing. However, Bai Xi Xi had never seen her paintings before. Heading that they would be visiting the exhibition center to look at some paintings made her feel excited. After having breakfast, the three of them headed out together to y around in the city. The guide, Leo An, acted as the driver and bring them to visit some interesting ces. He was a local and knew a lot of interesting stories about every ce they visited. Moreover, with his presence, it was easier for both Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi to haggle and get the best price. As they were visiting an old historical building, Zhang Li Xue took out her phone again and realized that her brother had not replied to her message. Zhang Li Xue could not help but feel that this situation was a bit strange. She texted him a couple of hours ago and Zhang Yi Hai had not seen her message yet. Noticing the look on his wife¡¯s face, Bai Qi leaned over and asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Are you feeling ufortable?¡± Zhang Li Xue shook her head. ¡°No. It¡¯s just that, my brother had not replied to my message.¡± Bai Qi frowned, finding that it was a little strange as well. ¡°Maybe he¡¯s in a meeting and did not have the time to look at your message yet.¡± Zhang Lu Xue thought that Bai Qi¡¯s exnation made sense and stopped worrying about it. She then decided to ask her mother if her brother had not replied to her by the end of the day. As she put down her phone, Bai Xi Xi ran over to her side and pointed at some interesting building across the street. Thinking that it was almost time for lunch, Zhang Li Xue turned to Leo An and asked him to bring them to a good ce for lunch. ... Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai had a reason why he had not replied to his sister. That morning, he woke up early and took Fang Su Jin to a scenic spot around ake. The ce was a little farther than the city and the connection was not that good. The couple spent a long time ying around the ce. Then, Fang Su Jin had an inspiration and decided to sketch a few drawings for her future reference. Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai was enjoying himself, watching his girlfriend sketch. By the time her sketches were done, it was already in the afternoon. The two decided to leave the ce and headed to a restaurant to eat. When they finally left the area, their phone started to buzz with iing messages. Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze as he saw his sister¡¯s message. He thought that his sister was asking about his whereabouts because she wanted him to drop by Fang Su Jin¡¯s exhibition to show his support. He then recalled that he had not sent a picture of his visit to Fang Su Jin¡¯s exhibition yet. After pondering about it for a while, Zhang Yi Hai sent a text to his sister that he was busy with a few meetings and that he would be visiting Fang Su Jin¡¯s exhibitionter. When he put down his phone, Zhang Yi Hai noticed that his girlfriend was on the phone with Teacher Jiang. He waited for her call to end and spoke, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Fang Su Jin shed a smile. ¡°Teacher Jiang wanted me to go to the exhibition center before closing. He said that someone is interested in discussing a future coboration.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. He was proud to hear that someone was interested in his girlfriend¡¯s paintings. ¡°Then, let¡¯s head over to the exhibition center after lunch.¡± Chapter 489 - 489 A Collaboration 489 A Coboration Zhang Li Xue reread her brother¡¯s reply a few times. Then, she turned to Bai Qi and spoke, ¡°My brother already replied. He said that he was in a meeting just now and did not have time to look at his phone.¡± Bai Qi leaned over and tapped his finger on his wife¡¯s nose. ¡°Are you relieved now?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She was worried when her brother had not replied to her message for a long time. Now that she received her brother¡¯s reply, Zhang Li Xue felt a little more at ease. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something. However, Zhang Li Xue had to swallow the words she wanted to say as Bai Qi was wiping the corner of her lips with a napkin. The man pulled away and shed her a teasing smile. ¡°There¡¯s a bit of sauce on your lips. Li Xue, why are you so careless?¡± Bai Xi Xi giggled as she watched the couple¡¯s interactions. She knew that her sister liked eating chicken wings very much. Just now, she was eating her favorite chicken wings and had not noticed the sauce on the corner of her lips. Zhang Li Xue narrowed her eyes as she turned to the little girl. ¡°Xi Xi, are youughing at me?¡± The little girl blinked her eyes innocently. ¡°Of course, not. Sister, I just thought that you are too adorable.¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled. Then, she leaned over to pinch Bai Xi Xi on the cheek. ¡°Xi Xi, you have a sweet mouth. You¡¯re just like your brother.¡± ..... When his wife sat up straight again, Bai Qi came closer and pecked at Zhang Li Xue¡¯s lips. While she was still in a daze, Bai Qi whispered, ¡°But mine is sweeter, right?¡± The three of them joked for a bit before they continued to eat their lunch. After a while, Zhang Li Xue finally remembered what she wanted to tell Bai Qi. ¡°Yi Hai might have replied to my message, but he still did not tell me where he was staying,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Perhaps thepany had arranged his amodation and let him stay at a hotel closer to thepany,¡± Bai Qi spoke. Zhang Li Xue thought over his words and nodded. ¡°That¡¯s possible.¡± Bai Qi chuckled as he looked at his wife. ¡°Anyway, Yi Hai told me that he was going to visit Su Jin¡¯s exhibitionter today,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Do you think that we might run into each other?¡± ¡°Did Yi Hai tell you when he¡¯s going over?¡± Zhang Li Xue shook her head. ¡°No. But I assume that he should be there in the evening. He might still be busy with his discussion with thepany. If he¡¯s going toe, he would probably be thereter, right?¡± ¡°Mmm... then, there might be a possibility for us to meet Yi Hai at your friend¡¯s exhibition.¡± Bai Qi said. After all, the two of them too were nning to head to the exhibition in the evening so that they could take Fang Su Jin for a meal after making their surprise visit. Zhang Li Xue was already imagining the surprised look on both Fang Su Jin and Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s faces when they see each other at Fang Su Jin¡¯s exhibitionter. Bai Qi saw the mischievous look on his wife¡¯s face and guessed that she was nning to do something naughty again. ... Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin headed back to the exhibition center after they had lunch somewhere nearby. Teacher Jiang was already waiting for Fang Su Jin at the exhibition center. When he saw his student, Teacher Jiang could not hide his excitement and quickly told her the news. Apany was interested in her painting style and wanted to work with her on a project. They wanted to use her paintings and print them on their merchandise. Thepany was a well-known clothingpany among the younger generations. It was said that this kind of coboration has been quite popr. This time, they had chosen a few painters and artists to work with them on this project. Fang Su Jin was surprised to hear this news. When her mentor called to say that he had something to discuss, Fang Su Jin would not expect to hear this news. She was excited. But at the same time, Fang Su Jin could not help but worry if this coboration would be good for her. Would her paintings be suitable for thepany? After listening to her mentor for a while, Fang Su Jin then asked, ¡°Teacher Jiang, what do you think?¡± The elder man had a kind smile on his face. ¡°I think this coboration would be good for you to get more exposure. After all, this brand is quite well-known. But before you make any decision, let¡¯s meet their representative and listen to what they have to say. If you think that it is not suitable, you can reject this coboration. The most important thing is what you feel and think about this coboration.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. She followed her mentor to meet the representative from this brand and discussed this possible coboration for a long time. Zhang Yi Hai did not go in to listen to their meetings. Instead, he waited for his girlfriend in the gallery to look at Fang Su Jin¡¯s paintings for a long time. When their meeting ended, Zhang Yi Hai watched as Teacher Jiang sent them off with a bright smile on his face. He waited for his girlfriend toe out and held her hand. ¡°How is it going?¡± ¡°Mmm... I haven¡¯t made my decision yet. But the representative said that they were going to send me some materials and give me some time to think about it.¡± Fang Su Jin stood to face him and spoke, ¡°Yi Hai, what do you think?¡± The young man pondered over this question. ¡°I think, if you have a good feeling about it, you should go and try to work with them. Whatever it is that you decide, I will always be proud of you.¡± Noticing that there was no one around the gallery, Zhang Yi Hai leaned over to kiss his girlfriend on the lips. Fang Su Jin reached to hook an arm around his neck. Just as she was about to return his kiss, Fang Su Jin heard a loud gasp. The sound made the couple pull away from each other before they turned around. Fang Su Jin¡¯s face turned pale when she saw the person not too far away from them. Her best friend, Zhang Li Xue was staring back at her with her eyes wide. Chapter 490 - 490 Sister, We are Dating 490 Sister, We are Dating Four pairs of eyes were staring at each other silently while, Bai Xi Xi stood at the side, observing this strange atmosphere. After a while, her gaze finally stopped at the couple across her. Bai Xi Xi recalled thest time she saw them together on the day her brother got a marriage certificate. She always thought that there was something strange around them, but she did not know that the two of them were together. Fang Su Jin met her best friend¡¯s gaze and felt her body turn colder. She had always been worried about how she was going to tell Zhang Li Xue about her rtionship with Zhang Yi Hai. However, Fang Su Jin would never imagine that her best friend would find out about their rtionship like this. Staring into Zhang Li Xue¡¯s shocked gaze made her feel guiltier. Fang Su Jin wanted to go over and exin what happened. However, her legs were heavy and her voice could note out no matter how much she moved her lips. She was still puzzled to see Zhang Li Xue¡¯s appearance here. ¡°Sister, why are you here?¡± In the end, it was Zhang Yi Hai who had broken the silence. He nced at Bai Qi, hoping that his brother-inw would help him to talk to his sister. Zhang Yi Hai did not know what was going through his sister¡¯s mind at this time, but he could guess that things were not that simple... ..... His voice snapped her out of her trance. Zhang Li Xue finally retracted her gaze and turned to look at her brother. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you were in a meeting?¡± His face turned redder as he recalled the text message that he had sent to his sister earlier. Zhang Yi Hai coughed and said, ¡°I can exin.¡± ¡°Then, exin to me what are you doing with Su Jin?¡± His brow furrowed. Zhang Yi Hai did not know just how should he begin his exnation. His mind whirled toe up with an exnation. Zhang Yi Hai just did not know how his sister was going to take his exnation. Zhang Li Xue stared at the two people in front of her alternately. Initially, she came to this exhibition center, wanting to surprise her best friend and congratte her on this first overseas exhibition. She had imagined the surprised look on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face when they met. Who would have thought the one who received the surprise was her? She was still discussing Bai Qi about Fang Su Jin¡¯s reaction when they met. When she turned around, Zhang Li Xue saw that her best friend and brother were kissing. From the look at it, it seemed that the two of them might have gotten together a while ago. As the realization came to her, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s expression began to change again. She shifted her gaze to Fang Su Jin again, hoping that her friend would say something. However, Fang Su Jin¡¯s silence broke her heart. Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze before tugging at Bai Qi¡¯s sleeve. Bai Qi understood what she wanted to say to him and turned around to push the wheelchair out. The sight made him anxious. Zhang Yi Hai took a few steps to chase after them and spoke, ¡°Sister, Su Jin and I... we are dating.¡± Bai Qi¡¯s movement halted. He looked at his wife, waiting for her response to Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s words. But as he met her gaze, Bai Qi continued to push her out to leave the exhibition center. Bai Xi Xi watched this scene quietly before she turned around to follow after her brother and sister-inw. The little girl did not know what was going on, but she could tell that the atmosphere did not seem right. At this time, it was better for her to stay silent. Fang Su Jin¡¯s heart was aching as she watched this scene. Her nose and eyes were stinging. She took a step, wanting to chase after her friend, but she then realized that she would not know what he could tell her friend. Zhang Yi Hai had already exined that the two of them were dating. However, it seemed that Zhang Li Xue did not want to listen to it. Fang Su Jin wondered if Zhang Li Xue was upset to know that she was dating her little brother. She lowered her gaze with her heart aching very badly. Just then, the sound of footsteps was heard,ing from the direction where Zhang Li Xue had left. Fang Su Jin looked up again, hoping that her friend would turn around. This time, she would exin things carefully. However, when she looked up again, the person she wanted to see did not appear. Instead, it was Bai Xi Xi who walked into the gallery, holding a bouquet in her hand. Fang Su Jin wiped the tears streaming down her face before she walked to the little girl. ¡°Xi Xi, where is your sister?¡± The little girl looked at Fang Su Jin timidly. She looked at the bouquet in her hand before pushing it forward. ¡°Sister Su Jin, my sister-inw wanted you to have this.¡± Fang Su Jin followed her gaze to look at the flowers. ¡°My sister said, Sister Su Jin, congrattions on your first overseas exhibition.¡± Fang Su Jin felt as if something was stuck in her throat. It was then that she understood why Zhang Li Xue appeared in F Country at this time. It turned out that her best friend wanted to give her a surprise and congratte her on this exhibition in person. Zhang Li Xue must be in shock after seeing her and Zhang Yi Hai together. While Fang Su Jin was still in a daze, Bai Xi Xi pushed the bouquet to her hand before she turned around and left. Her sister told her toe out after delivering the flowers and her words. Fang Su Jin continued to stare at the flowers for a long time. With Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s help, she then stood up again. His warmth snapped her out of her trance. Fang Su Jin looked at the tall man in front of her and the tears continued to fall down her face. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, what should I do? It seemed that your sister is angry at me.¡± Her best friend was not willing to see her and instead, sent the little girl to deliver the flowers. She knew that she was at fault, but Fang Su Jin¡¯s heart was aching. Zhang Yi Hai hugged his girlfriend tightly to coax her. ¡°Of course, not. I¡¯m sure that my sister is not angry. How can she be angry at you? Just give her some time to calm down. I¡¯m sure that my sister would listen to us.¡± Chapter 491 - 491 Not Angry 491 Not Angry Bai Xi Xi ate her meal quietly. Once in a while, she would nce at the closed door with an inquiring gaze. Then, she would eat her dinner quietly again. The little girl was worried about her sister-inw. However, when she recalled how her sister seemed to be in a bad mood, Bai Xi Xi decided not to ask too much. She thought about what happened at the exhibition center again and wondered what happened. Did her sister-inw have a fight with Sister Su Jin? But why? Didn¡¯t theye to the exhibition to give Sister Su Jin some support? Then, why did they leave before looking around at Sister Su Jin¡¯s paintings? Bai Xi Xi found out that she could not understand just what the adults were thinking. ¡°Is the food delicious?¡± The voice made her look up. Bai Xi Xi looked at her brother and nodded. ¡°It¡¯s good.¡± A faint smile curled on his lips. Bai Qi stretched his hand to pat his little sister on the head. ¡°Then, you have to eat a little bit more.¡± Bai Xi Xi took another bite of her food before she looked at her brother again. After a brief hesitation, she put down her cutlery and spoke, ¡°Brother Bai Qi, is my sister alright?¡± ..... Bai Qi looked at his little sister and knew that she was worried about his wife as well. ¡°Your sister is alright. She just needed some time to think.¡± Her brow furrowed. Even with her brother¡¯s assurance, Bai Xi Xi was not at ease. ¡°Then, Brother Bai Qi, you have to remember to look after my sister.¡± She lowered her gaze and spoke, ¡°Sister did not even have her dinner yet.¡± Bai Xi Xi was worried that her sister-inw would be hungryter. A helpless sigh escaped him. Bai Qi knew just how much his little sister loved Zhang Li Xue. ¡°Un. You don¡¯t have to worry. I will remind your sister to eatter,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°I already put aside some food for her.¡± It was then that Bai Xi Xi felt more at ease. After eating her dinner, Bai Xi Xi went back to her room to rest. Today, her brother and sister-inw had taken her to a lot of interesting ces. She had walked for a long time and was tired. Bai Qi watched as his sister went into her room before he cleaned up the dining table a little bit. Then, he turned around and headed to his room. When he entered the room, his wife was still sitting in her wheelchair while looking out the window. She seemed distracted, but Bai Qi could guess what was going on in her mind. Bai Qi watched his wife from a distance for a while before he walked over to her side. He stood behind her and wrapped his arms around her body. His movement startled her a little bit. But once Zhang Li Xue smell the familiar scent on Bai Qi¡¯s body, she began to rx. ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± Bai Qi asked. Seeing that his wife did not answer, Bai Qi pulled away before he walked around her wheelchair. He crouched in front of her just so he could look at her face properly. A faint sigh escaped him when he noticed that Zhang Li Xue seemed to be suppressing her tears. He stood up again before carrying Zhang Li Xue into his arms. Then, he walked toward their bed and sat down with his wife still in his arms. Bai Qi was careful not to hurt her injured leg. He hugged her tightly and asked, ¡°Are you angry? You don¡¯t like that Fang Su Jin and your brother are dating? ¡± Zhang Li Xue sniffled as she leaned her head on Bai Qi¡¯s chest. ¡°Who said that I¡¯m angry that they are dating?¡± Once upon a time, she had joked with Fang Su Jin and asked her to call her sister-inw. How can she be angry to learn that the two of them were dating? ¡°Then, why are you upset?¡± Bai Qi¡¯s voice was soft and coaxing. ¡°I¡¯m not angry that the two of them are together. I¡¯m just upset that Su Jin chose to keep this matter a secret from me.¡± Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips. ¡°I always shared with her my secret. When I first got into a rtionship with you, I told Su Jin about it and asked her to keep this secret from my family. But now that she was dating my brother, she did not think to let me know about it. How can I not be upset? Aren¡¯t we friends? Why didn¡¯t she tell me anything?¡± Zhang Li Xue could not help thinking if Fang Su Jin did not tell her anything because she did not trust her enough. She was not angry. She was just... sad. Bai Qi was listening to his wife venting her feelings quietly. He thought about it for a while and spoke, ¡°Perhaps she was just shy. After all, the person she was dating is your younger brother.¡± Zhang Li Xue pulled away and looked at her husband with a frown. Even though Bai Qi¡¯s words made sense, Fang Su Jin¡¯s actions still made her unhappy. Bai Qi chuckled upon meeting his wife¡¯s gaze. He spent a long time coaxing his wife not to be upset for a long time. Bai Qi had to use his little sister¡¯s name to persuade his wife to eat her dinner a little bit. He was finally at ease upon seeing that his wife was in a better mood. Bai Qi spent a long time coaxing his wife to sleep. Seeing that the person in his arms had fallen asleep, Bai Qi tucked her into bed and kissed the top of her head. Then, he came out of the room again. Bai Qi looked at his phone and saw the text message from his brother-inw. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, how is my sister?¡± He let out a sigh as he replied to Zhang Yi Hai about his sister¡¯s condition. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, can you help to coax my sister?¡± Bai Qi pondered over his request for a bit. ¡°What do you want me to do?¡± ¡°If it is convenient, should we meet for a bit?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°I¡¯m at the hotel lobby.¡± Bai Qi stared at his brother-inw¡¯s text for a while before he walk out, leaving the suite. Chapter 492 - 492 Will You Help Us? 492 Will You Help Us? When Bai Qi arrived in the hotel lobby, Zhang Yi Hai stood up quietly and greeted, ¡°Brother-inw.¡± He touched the tip of his nose and felt embarrassed as he recalled what happened earlier that day. Bai Qi nodded to greet the younger man. He stretched his hand and patted the young man on the shoulder. ¡°Let¡¯s talk in the lounge?¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. He watched as Bai Qi turned around and headed to the hotel¡¯s lounge on the fifth floor. After getting to know Zhang Li Xue for a while, Bai Qi already learned that the family did not drink alcohol that much because of her mother¡¯s family. Therefore, the two men sat in the hotel¡¯s lounge and ordered some lemonade. On the stage, a woman in a ck, glittery dress was singing jazz. Their drinks arrived and the two men stared at the drinks without saying anything. After a long hesitation, Zhang Yi Hai turned to Bai Qi and spoke, ¡°How is my sister?¡± ¡°Before I headed out, your sister has already fallen asleep.¡± ¡°My sister... is she still angry?¡± ..... Bai Qi recalled his wife¡¯s words earlier and smiled. ¡°Your sister said, she is not angry. She only needed some time to calm down. She will be alright after a while.¡± Of course, Zhang Yi Hai did not believe Bai Qi¡¯s words. He had seen his sister¡¯s reaction earlier. As someone who grew up with his sister, how can he not know whether his sister was angry or not? ¡°Then, how is Fang Su Jin?¡± Zhang Yi Hai paused when he recalled his girlfriend. When he left the hotel room earlier, Fang Su Jin was not in a good mood. At this time, Zhang Yi Hai was afraid that if he did not resolve this matter sooner and let his sister and his girlfriend reconcile, perhaps he might have to return to Capital City as a single man. Zhang Yi Hai was aware that Fang Su Jin and his sister has been friends for years. His sister was an important person to Fang Su Jin. Now that she had made his sister upset, Fang Su Jin would feel guilty all her life. Bai Qi sighed when Zhang Yi Hai did not answer his question. He could already guess that Fang Su Jin¡¯s situation was almost the same as his wife¡¯s. ¡°How long have you been dating?¡± Bai Qi asked after a long silence between them. ¡°It hasn¡¯t been too long. We have been together for almost two months.¡± Zhang Yi Hai took a sip from his lemonade. ¡°Brother-inw, it¡¯s not that We want to keep this secret for a long time. But you know that I am still studying. Su Jin was afraid that our rtionship might disturb my study. Therefore, we didn¡¯t want to tell anyone about it first.¡± ¡°Are you saying that you nned to tell everyone after you graduate?¡± ¡°We nned to tell my sister after Iplete my study.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a few months left.¡± ¡°Brother-inw, you know that I am a few years younger than Su Jin,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°In the beginning, our age differences made her hesitate to date me. ¡°Su Jin... She was afraid of what others would say about us. She was especially worried about what the elders would say when they heard about our rtionship. Therefore, the two of us have been careful.¡± Bai Qi thought that he could understand Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s worry a little bit. In the beginning, he did not dare to pursue his wife because of their difference in status. In the end, Zhang Li Xue was the person who initiate most things in their rtionship. He then realized that the Zhang family was easy to get along with. ¡°Your family would not mind this, you know.¡± ¡°I know this.¡± He was not worried about what his family was going to say, but Fang Su Jin was not at ease. Zhang Yi Hai did not want to say anything because he needed to respect Fang Su Jin¡¯s opinion as well. Since she wanted him to wait, then he will wait. Zhang Yi Hai licked his lips before he looked at Bai Qi again. ¡°Brother-inw, will you help us?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Bai Qi nodded. He would not say no if the couple wanted to reconcile with his wife. Anyway, Bai Qi was could not let his wife and Fang Su Jin continue to not speak to each other for a long time. In the end, the person who would feel terrible about it would be his wife. Bai Qi did not want to see his wife in a bad mood for too long. If Zhang Li Xue did not care for Fang Su Jin, she would not feel hurt to learn that her best friend was keeping such a secret from her. ¡°How about this,¡± Bai Qi spoke again. ¡°If the two of you are not busy, then you shoulde over to our room for breakfast.¡± Zhang Yi Hai hesitated. ¡°What if my sister became unhappy when she see us?¡± ¡°She won¡¯t.¡± Bai Qi shed a smile. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry. I will talk to her.¡± ... When Zhang Li Xue woke up in the morning, she found that her husband was no longer in bed. Instead, Bai Xi Xi was sitting beside her while reading a book. Noticing her movement, Bai Xi Xi looked up. Their gazes met and the little girl smiled brightly. ¡°Sister, you¡¯re awake.¡± ¡°Mmm... Xi Xi, good morning.¡± The little girl had a sheepish smile on her face. ¡°Good morning.¡± ¡°Why are you here? Where is your brother?¡± ¡°My brother wanted me to wait for you to wake up,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°He¡¯s in the kitchen, preparing some breakfast.¡± Zhang Li Xue pushed her body up to sit. ¡°Why is he cooking? We could call the room service and order some food.¡± Bai Xi Xi pursed her lips as she pondered over this question. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± She slid down from the bed and walked over to the door. ¡°Sister, since you¡¯re awake, I will call my brother now.¡± Without waiting for her reply, Bai Xi Xi had already flown from the room. A few secondster, Bai Qi appeared at the door. He walked over to his wife and kissed her on her forehead. ¡°Good morning.¡± ¡°Xi Xi said you¡¯re making breakfast?¡± ¡°Mmm... I was worried that you might not have an appetite,¡± Bai Qi said. He looked at his wife and was relieved to see that she was in a better mood after a long sleep. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you liked the food I cooked for you the most?¡± A warm feeling filled her heart, knowing that her husband was worried about her. ¡°Come on.¡± Bai Qi leaned over to carry his wife. ¡°Let¡¯s go and wash up first. Then, we can have our breakfast together.¡± Zhang Li Xue stayed obediently in her husband¡¯s embrace as he helped her to wash up and changed her clothes. The two of them came out a few minutester. The doorbell rang just as Bai Qi was carrying his wife to the dining area. Chapter 493 - 493 Li Xue... I’m Sorry 493 Li Xue... I¡¯m Sorry When the doorbell rang, the couple turned to look at each other. Zhang Li Xue looked at Bai Qi questioningly before the man patted her on the head and kissed her on top of her head. Bai Qi turned to his sister and let her apany Zhang Li Xue for breakfast while he go and open the door. The little girl sat down beside her sister-inw and was excited that she could have the chance to be around her while her brother was away. However, a few secondster, Bai Xi Xi sensed that there was something strange. It seemed that her brother had prepared a lot of food for their breakfast. She wondered if the three of them might be able to finish everything. Just then, Bai Xi Xi heard familiar footsteps. She turned around and saw that her brother had returned. However, it seemed that her brother was not alone. There were two familiar faces behind her brother as well. The moment they appeared, Bai Xi Xi noticed that her sister¡¯s movement turned rigid. She peeked at Zhang Li Xue and saw that the smile on her face had faded. Then, the little girl was starting to worry that her sister-inw would be upset again. ¡°I invited them to have breakfast with us,¡± Bai Qi said. ..... Zhang Li Xue nced at Fang Su Jin and saw that her friend was staring at her anxiously. She lowered her gaze to look at the food on the table and spoke, ¡°Since you have prepared a lot of food, then let¡¯s just eat together.¡± Fang Su Jin heaved in relief, knowing that she could stay. She then moved quickly to sit down beside Bai Xi Xi before Zhang Li Xue could change her mind. Initially, Fang Su Jin wanted to sit down beside her friend. But she quickly realized that the spot belonged to Bai Qi. Sitting down beside Bai Xi Xi was quite good too. At least, she could still look at her friend¡¯s face. Zhang Yi Hai was watching this situation for a while. He looked at his sister and saw that her mood had improved. Then, he sat down between his girlfriend and Bai Qi. The five of them sat down at the round table. Bai Qi acted like the host and invited the guests to eat. Zhang Li Xue looked at the dishes on the table again and finally understood why Bai Qi has prepared a lot of food for them. And this man still said that he wanted to cook because he was worried that she might not have any appetite. She nced at her husband and looked away again when she saw his smile. Zhang Li Xue did not know what sort of n Bai Qi had made. However, she was grateful that he had invited both her brother and friend to this meal. After a good night¡¯s sleep, her mood improved and she was a lot calmer. Zhang Li Xue wanted to talk to Fang Su Jin again and ask her why she did not tell her anything. However, Zhan Li Xue did not know just how should she take the initiative to speak to her friend. It seemed that after they had both grown up, the two of them had never gotten in any fight. It was the first time that they had not spoken to each other and Zhang Li Xue was at loss for what she should do to reconcile. Fortunately, Bai Qi was helping her to take the initiative. The five of them ate their breakfast in silence. Bai Xi Xi could not help but think that the atmosphere was really strange. Everyone was sitting together but no one seemed to want to speak a word. Her gaze shifted to her brother, the only ¡®normal¡¯ person in her eyes. At this time, her brother continued to feed her sister-inw her breakfast and reminded her not to be picky with food. At her side, Bai Xi Xi noticed that Sister Su Jin was stealing a few nces at her sister-inw. It seemed that she wanted to say something but did not dare to make a sound. She wondered just what was going on between the adults. ¡°Xi Xi, eat your breakfast quickly.¡± Her brother¡¯s voice snapped her out of her trance. She looked up and saw that her brother was smiling at her. ¡°When you¡¯re done, I will take you to y at the hotel¡¯s swimming pool, alright?¡± The little girl¡¯s eyes lit up. Thinking that she would have time to y in the swimming pool made her excited. Fang Su Jin raised her gaze to look at Bai Qi. Bai Qi was taking his little sister to the swimming pool, but Zhang Li Xue would stay in her room, right? After all, with her leg injury, Bai Qi would not allow her to get close to water. Fang Su Jin pursed her lips into a thin line. She wondered if Bai Qi was making an opportunity for her to speak to Zhang Li Xueter. As the thought came to her mind, Fang Su Jin could not help but steal a few more nces at her friend. This time, she would take the chance to properly exin everything to Zhang Li Xue. Fang Su Jin decided that before her friend ept her apology, she would not leave the room. After breakfast, Bai Xi Xi went back to her room to get a change. When she came out again, she realized that her sister-inw would not be going to the swimming pool as well. ¡°Brother Bai Qi?¡± Bai Xi Xi looked at her brother inquiringly. Bai Qi crouched beside his sister and whispered. ¡°Xi Xi, let¡¯s go out and let Sister Su Jin and your sister talk for a while, alright?¡± The little girl thought about the strange atmosphere during breakfast again and nodded. She turned around and followed her brother out to leave the room. Initially, Zhang Yi Hai wanted to stay as well and coax his sister. However, Bai Qi told him that it was better for him to let the two best friend talk without anyone else around. Although he was still worried, Zhang Yi Hai decided to listen to Bai Qi¡¯s advice. The room turned quiet again after the three people had left. Fang Su Jin looked at her friend who was still sitting in her wheelchair and approached her slowly. Noticing that Zhang Li Xue had not raised her head to look at her made her sad. However, Fang Su Jin knew that this was her fault. After hesitating for a while, Fang Su Jin inhaled a deep breath and spoke, ¡°Li Xue... I¡¯m sorry.¡± Chapter 494 - 494 Su Jin, You’re an Idiot 494 Su Jin, You¡¯re an Idiot Zhang Li Xue¡¯s heart melted the moment she heard Fang Su Jin¡¯s voice. The two of them had known each other for a long time, and Zhang Li Xue knew that this was how Fang Su Jin would sound each time she was about to cry. Because of this, Zhang Li Xue did not dare to look up and meet her best friend¡¯s gaze. She was afraid that she would be soft-hearted when she saw Fang Su Jin¡¯s crying face. This time, Zhang Li Xue was not nning to make things easier and let Fang Su Jin get away very quickly. Fang Su Jin¡¯s heart was aching when her friend did not raise her head to look at her. This made her realize that Zhang Li Xue was angrier than she had thought. The thought that their friendship would be over because of her made her sadder. Fang Su Jin was about to step up to continue to speak when she heard her speak. ¡°What are you apologizing for?¡± Fang Su Jin froze for a few seconds. She lowered her gaze and spoke, ¡°I should have told you that I was seeing your brother.¡± Zhang Li Xue was relieved that Fang Su Jin was aware of her wrong. Slowly, she raised her head and saw Fang Su Jin¡¯s teary-eyed face. Her best friend was such a crybaby. How can she cry this easily? It made her feel as if she was bullying Fang Su Jin too much. ..... Fang Su Jin walked over to her friend¡¯s side and spoke, ¡°Li Xue, I shouldn¡¯t keep this a secret from you.¡± Her voice sounded funny because she has been crying. ¡°Then, why didn¡¯t you tell me anything?¡± Zhang Li Xue raised her head and stared into Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes. ¡°Su Jin, is it because you did not trust me?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not because of that.¡± ¡°I tell you everything. When I was starting to date Bai Qi, I told you about it and let you keep the secret from my family.¡± Zhang Li Xue wiped her tears. ¡°Su Jin, I trust you very much and thought that you would feel the same.¡± Fang Su Jin crouched beside the wheelchair and held Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hands. She did not like it when her best friend was cold to her. Zhang Li Xue was an important person in her life and she did not want to lose her as a friend. Whatever it is, she will have to coax this friend until she epted her apology. ¡°Li Xue, you know that I trust you the most. We grew up together and faced a lot together. You¡¯re just like my sister.¡± ¡°Do you think I mind that you are dating my brother?¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡± Su Jin, I don¡¯t mind it at all. I even let you call me sister-inw. Don¡¯t you see how much I liked you?¡± Of course, Fang Su Jin could still remember how that happened. But thinking about that made her heart ache very much. Zhang Li Xue had always been one of her biggest supporters, right? ¡°I know that you did not mind it. I wanted to tell you. Really. I do. But I was embarrassed.¡± ¡°What are you embarrassed about?¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°Is dating my little brother something you should be embarrassed about?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant.¡± Fang Su Jin grew flustered. ¡°It¡¯s just that, I did not know how long are we going to stay together. If something happened and we broke up, then what will happen to our friendship? It would be awkward for me to find you again. After all, you are Yi Hai¡¯s sister. I don¡¯t want us to stop being friends.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at her friend in disbelief. There was a long silence between them and the only sounds they could hear were Fang Su Jin¡¯s sniffles. After a while, Zhang Li Xue inhaled a deep breath. The look in her eyes had turned gentler. ¡°Su Jin, you¡¯re an idiot.¡± ¡°Yes, I am the biggest idiot.¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze and wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes. Whatever it is that Zhang Li Xue said, she would agree to it. ¡°Even if the two of you break up, I won¡¯t lose you as my friend,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Instead, I would help you to beat my brother.¡± Fang Su Jin sniffled. ¡°Why are you going to beat your brother?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it obvious? If the two of you break up, it must be Yi Hai¡¯s fault. Anyway, he is an idiot who did not know how to treat a woman nicely.¡± Zhang Li Xue could not remember just how many times she was bullied by her little brother. It seemed that after they grew up, this little brother bullied her a lot. This person treated all men and women the same. How can he be gentle to Su Jin? At the hotel¡¯s swimming pool, Zhang Yi Hai who was watching the people swimming suddenly sneezed without warning. He looked around and had a feeling that someone was scolding him. Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes got teary again. She leaned over and hugged Zhang Li Xue tightly. Fang Su Jin buried her face in Zhang Li Xue¡¯s arms and started to cry to vent her feelings. Fang Su Jin¡¯s crying voice made her heart ache. After a while, Zhang Li Xue started to cry as well. She gritted her teeth tightly, hoping that she could suppress the urge to cry, but in the end, Zhang Li Xue still failed. ¡°Su Jin, you silly woman, look at what you¡¯ve done,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke between her sobs. ¡°You made me cry as well.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Then, stop crying.¡± Fang Su Jin pulled away and sniffled. Her face turned red as she had to suppress herself from crying again. Zhang Li Xue thought that the look on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face was too funny. She could not help butugh and cry at the same time. The two girls looked at each other and suddenly, the air around them began to improve as well. Fang Su Jin inhaled a deep breath and spoke. ¡°Li Xue, I¡¯m sorry. Will you forgive me? Don¡¯t be angry alright?¡± ¡°You have to promise that you will never hide something so important from me again.¡± Fang Su Jin raised a hand. ¡°I promise.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh. ¡°Then,e here.¡± She waved her hand, motioning for Fang Su Jin toe closer so that she could hug her again. ¡°Su Jin,¡± Zhang Li Xue called after a brief silence between them. ¡°En?¡± ¡°Quick. Call me sister-inw.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s lips twitched. She could not believe that this friend was still teasing her. Chapter 495 - 495 We are Very, Very Innocent 495 We are Very, Very Innocent After talking about it, the two girls¡¯ eyes were now reddened. They looked at each other¡¯s faces and saw their reddened cheek and eyes. Suddenly, the two of them started tough about it. Fang Su Jin was relieved that Zhang Li Xue did not make it hard for her and had forgiven her easily. However, she still stared at Zhang Li Xue with a hint of guilt in her eyes. ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh. ¡°Now, tell me, when did you start seeing my brother?¡± A thought came to her mind and Zhang Li Xue was watching her friend suspiciously. ¡°Back then, at the hotel...¡± ¡°No!¡± Fang Su Jin answered quickly. ¡°We were not seeing each other at that time. Really.¡± Zhang Li Xue wanted tough upon seeing how Fang Su Jin was afraid of her. ¡°Then?¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s cheek started to turn redder. ¡°Actually, we started dating after helping Bai Qi propose to you.¡± Zhang Li Xue leaned over. She could sense some gossip and was interested to know just how did these two people get together. ¡°Your brother came to me and said that he liked me.¡± Fang Su Jin was shy to talk about how she started to date Zhang Yi Hai. Her face turned redder. ¡°He said to give it a chance and I said yes.¡± ¡°You like him?¡± ..... In her memory, Fang Su Jin and her little brother had known each other for a long time, but they were never seen to interact with each other that much. At least not when she was around. ¡°Su Jin, you no longer find Yi Hai scary?¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face appeared in her mind. After getting with him, Fang Su Jin found that Zhang Yi Hai was very gentle. ¡°No. He¡¯s not that scary.¡± Towards the person that he cared about, Zhang Yi Hai could be quite patient and tolerant. It was a side of him that she did not know before getting together. Zhang Li Xue thought that the shy look on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face was adorable. She could not help but stretch her hand and pinched Fang Su Jin¡¯s cheek. Fang Su Jin thought that the brother and sister were too simr. Why did they like pinching her cheek so much? ¡°Actually, before we got together, Yi Hai had helped me a few times,¡± Fang Su Jin said. Then, she began to tell her how Zhang Yi Hai had rescued her from trouble. It was during these times that she found that Zhang Yi Hai can be a reliable person. The man would appear beside her when she was in danger. Zhang Li Xue sneered after hearing the story from Fang Su Jin. She could not believe that her little brother had fought a few times to save the beauty. ¡°Did my little brother treat you well?¡± Fang Su Jin smiled shyly. ¡°He is really good to me.¡± Seeing the look on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face made her sigh. Until now, it was a little hard to believe that the two of them had gotten together. ¡°Su Jin?¡± ¡°Un?¡± Zhang Li Xue put a hand under her chin. ¡°How far are you with Yi Hai?¡± Fang Su Jin inhaled deeply. Then, she looked around the room and was relieved to see that there was no one else around. This time, her face turned as bright as a tomato. ¡°What are you shy about? I already see you and Yi Hai kissing,¡± Zhang Li Xue continued to tease. ¡°Hey, the two of you are using your exhibition to go on a trip together to avoid being recognized.¡± Her lips were pursed tightly. Fang Su Jin hesitated for a while before she finally gave her answer. ¡°We only hold hands and kiss.¡± She lowered her gaze. ¡°We haven¡¯t gone that far yet. We are very, very innocent. We didn¡¯t stay in the same room during this trip.¡± Fang Su Jin was in a hurry to exin their situation. However, she did not n to tell Zhang Li Xue that her little brother had apanied her to sleep for a night. That time does not count. Zhang Yi Hai was only apanying her to coax her after what happened. Then, she might have to tell her friend that her little brother almost got into jail because of her. ... Bai Qi returned to the suite again after apanying his little sister to y around at the swimming pool for a while. As he entered the room, Bai Qi scanned the room and finally heaved a breath of relief upon seeing that both his wife and her friend were talking happily. He met Zhang Li Xue¡¯s gaze and smiled. However, noticing how her eyes were slightly swollen and red made his heart ache. Bai Qi could see that the two besties has been crying a lot. ¡°Bai Qi,¡± Zhang Li Xue raised her head and smiled when she saw her husband. Then, she turned to Bai Xi Xi and waved her hand to call the little girl over. ¡°Xi Xi, did you have fun ying around the swimming pool?¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°Well, it was fun. Sister, when your leg is better, we should go and y together.¡± Then, Bai Xi Xi seemed to notice Zhang Li Xue¡¯s reddened eyes. ¡°Sister, were you crying?¡± ¡°Well,¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at her friend. ¡°It¡¯s because Sister Su Jin was telling me a sad story.¡± The little girl was relieved to hear this. Zhang Li Xue looked up again and saw that his little brother was watching him silently. She had a lot of things that she wanted to say to her brother. However, she decided to keep silent for now. Later, she will have to talk to her brother as well. Anyway, she has to remind her brother not to bully her best friend. Zhang Li Xue turned to Bai Xi Xi again and spoke, ¡°Xi Xi, are you tired after ying around? How about we go to Sister Su Jin¡¯s exhibition after this? Yesterday, we did not get the chance to look at Sister Su Jin¡¯s painting. Should we go and look at them today?¡± Bai Xi Xi looked at the two women in front of her alternately. Noticing that the atmosphere between them two had changed, she then let out a breath of relief. ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s go.¡± Chapter 496 - 496 You are Really Good to Me 496 You are Really Good to Me Now that Zhang Li Xue and Fang Su Jin had reconciled, the group nned to visit the exhibition center to look at Fang Su Jin¡¯s paintings. As everyone needed some time to prepare, both Fang Su Jin and Zhang Yi Hai left first and promised to wait for the family of three at the exhibition center. Bai Qi carried his wife and let her sit on the sink counter. Habitually, Bai Qi took the facial cleanser, wanting to help her wash her face. However, before he could grab the cleanser, Zhang Li Xue had already wrapped her arms around his shoulder. Seeing her smiling at him made him wonder if his wife had something mischievous in her mind. Bai Qi put the cleanser aside and inched closer. He put his hands on her waist and met her gaze. ¡°Zhang Li Xue, what are you going to do?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Hubby, you are really good to me.¡± She leaned over to peck on his lips. ¡°Thank you for helping me and Su Jin to reconcile.¡± A faint smile appeared on his lips. Bai Qi rested his forehead against his wife and spoke, ¡°Then, how are you going to reward me for this?¡± Zhang Li Xue pretended to be pondering this matter. Then she leaned over and kissed Bai QI¡¯s lips repeatedly. ¡°Is this enough?¡± His lowugh reverberated in the bathroom. ¡°Do you think that this is enough?¡± ..... ¡°Then, how about if I give you a child?¡± His eyes turned darker slightly. However, Bai Qi was good at suppressing his emotion. ¡°Mrs. Bai, let me remind you that you are not going to get pregnant until your leg is fully healed.¡± Zhang Li Xue pouted and this sight made Bai Qiugh. ¡°Why are you in such a hurry?¡± Bai Qi looked at his wife in puzzlement. ¡°Li Xue, why do you want a child so much?¡± It was hard enough for him to fight with his little sister. If they had a baby, who knew how when he will get his turn to enjoy his wife¡¯s affection? ¡°Why? Isn¡¯t it obvious?¡± Zhang Li Xue tilted her head to one side. Then she smiled. ¡°It¡¯s because I love you so much.¡± His heart skipped a beat. Bai Qi felt as if there was an arrow shooting straight at his heart. He swallowed, but it felt as if something was stuck in his throat. ¡°Are you trying to seduce me?¡± His voice sounded a little hoarse. The mischievous person leaned over until their lips were an inch apart. ¡°Then, is it working?¡± Bai Qi stared at his wife with his eyes darkened with desire. It looked as if he was going to burn someone with his gaze. However, Zhang Li Xue was not afraid. In the end, it was Bai Qi who pulled way first. ¡°Forget it. Didn¡¯t we promise to go to Su Jin¡¯s exhibition? Don¡¯t fool around. Otherwise, we might bete.¡± Before the man could escape, Zhang Li Xue had already grabbed his clothes. ¡°Let her wait for a while longer then. Su Jin can consider this as a punishment for keeping such a big secret from me.¡± Bai Qi looked at his wife, amused. ¡°Then, what about Xi Xi? He¡¯s still waiting for us outside right?¡± ¡°Xi Xi would not mind waiting for a while. She¡¯s very obedient.¡± Zhang Li Xue tugged at his sleeve again. ¡°Hubby, hurry up.¡± ... Bai Xi Xi waited in the living room while reading her books. Once in a while, she would nce at the door, waiting for her brother and sister-inw toe out. However, the two people were still staying in the room for a long time. Thinking that her brother had to help her sister get ready, Bai Xi Xi decided to wait for a little longer. Fortunately, after waiting for a long time, the door was pushed from the inside. Bai Xi Xi raised her head and saw that her brother was pushing his sister-inw¡¯s wheelchair. Her eyes lit up and Bai Xi Xi put her book aside and walked over to them. ¡°Sister-inw.¡± ¡°Xi Xi, sorry.¡± Zhang Li Xue had an apologetic look on her face. ¡°I had to take a shower earlier. Did you wait for too long?¡± The little girl shook her head. ¡°No. I was reading some books.¡± She looked at her sister-inw and smiled brightly. ¡°Sister-inw. We¡¯re wearing the same shade of clothes.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Un. Today, the three of us are wearing matching clothes. Let¡¯s take a lot of pictures togetherter, alright?¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. She turned to her brother and finally realized that her brother was wearing a blue shirt to match them as well. This scene made her so happy that Bai Xi Xi could not stop smiling. After gathering their belongings, the three of them finally left the hotel and headed to the exhibition center together. Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin was waiting for her friend to appear at her exhibition anxiously. A long time passed but Zhang Li Xue still had not appeared at the exhibition center. Fang Su Jin was getting worried and she started to wonder if Zhang Li Xue had changed her mind. Could it be that she was still angry? ¡°Alright. Don¡¯t worry. My sister will definitely appear,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said as he wrapped his arms around her waist. ¡°But it has been more than an hour,¡± Fang Su Jin looked at the entrance anxiously. ¡°What if she realized that she was still angry?¡± Realizing that her boyfriend was hugging her, Fang Su Jin quickly untangled his hand away. ¡°Alright. Don¡¯t hug me here. What if your sister showed up?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you waiting for my sister to show up?¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at his girlfriend, puzzled. ¡°Yesterday, it was embarrassing enough that your sister had seen us kissing.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s cheek turned red. ¡°I don¡¯t want her to tease me again.¡± Just then the two of them heard the sounds of footsteps. They turned around and saw that Zhang Li Xue and the Bai siblings walked into the hall together. Seeing that her best friend had appeared, Fang Su Jin left her boyfriend¡¯s side and run over to Zhang Li Xue. Zhang Yi Hai watched this scene and sighed. It seemed thatpared to him, his sister was much more important to Fang Su Jin. Chapter 497 - 497 My Su Jin 497 My Su Jin Fang Su Jin looked at the three people in front of her and noticed that they were wearing matching clothes. Her movement halted. The three of them looked adorable together. She suddenly wondered just how they would look if Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi had a baby together. Fang Su Jin snapped out of her trance and walked over. ¡°Li Xue, you¡¯re here.¡± The smile on her face was especially bright. Only God knew just how anxious she was when her best friend had not shown up. Her mind was running wild and nothing that Zhang Yi Hai said could make her calm down. Fortunately... Zhang Li Xue still showed up. Her eyes and nose were stinging again. Fang Su Jin had the urge to cry. However, she tried her best to suppress that feeling. Zhang Li Xue noticed that her friend¡¯s reaction and started to worry that this friend was going to cry again. ¡°Alright. Su Jin, why didn¡¯t you give us a tour? This is Xi Xi¡¯s first time visiting. She¡¯s very excited to look at your paintings.¡± Fang Su Jin sucked in a deep breath before she turned around to the little girl. ¡°Xi Xi, let¡¯s go. Let me take you around the ce.¡± Bai Xi Xi took Fang Su Jin¡¯s stretched hand and the two of them walked into the hall together. ..... Fortunately, there were not many people around this time. Bai Xi Xi was given a private tour to look at the paintings around the exhibition center. It was Bai Xi Xi¡¯s first time looking at paintings by professional artists. She could not help but marvel at the styles. They spent more than an hour to tour around the ce. When they were finally done, Fang Su Jin looked at the little girl and asked, ¡°Xi Xi, what do you think?¡± The little girl pondered over her question seriously before giving her answer. ¡°They are very pretty. Sister Su Jin, you are very good at painting.¡± Fang Su Jinughed happily. She did not expect that being praised by a little girl would make her very happy as well. ¡°Sister Su Jin, when you have time, can you teach me to paint as well?¡± Fang Su Jin smiled. ¡°Of course.¡± She hugged the little girl and spoke, ¡°Then, Xi Xi, you will be my first student.¡± Seeing that it was time for lunch, Zhang Yi Hai suggested that they eat at a nearby restaurant. As he had been in F Country for a few days, Zhang Yi Hai could rmend some good restaurants that would suit everyone¡¯s taste. The atmosphere around the restaurant was quite good and the garden outside was pretty. Fang Su Jin noticed that Bai Xi Xi seemed interested to look at the garden and decided to bring her out for a walk. Anyway, it was inconvenient for Zhang Li Xue to move around as she was in her wheelchair. Just in time, Bai Qi¡¯s phone rang and he stepped outside to answer the call from the hospital. It was then that Zhang Yi Hai realized that he was left alone with his sister. He raised his head and realized that his sister was staring at him. Zhang Yi Hai let out a cough as he avoided her gaze. ¡°Sister, why are you staring at me like that?¡± Zhang Li Xue sneered. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, you¡¯re good.¡± ¡°Of course. I know that I am good.¡± Her brother was too shameless and Zhang Li Xue had the urge to beat him up. Unfortunately, she could not stand up with her injured leg. ¡°When did you start to like my Su Jin?¡± ¡°Sister, what are you talking about? Su Jin is my girlfriend. Of course, she¡¯s mine.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at his brother in disbelief. She inhaled a deep breath and forced herself to calm down. ¡°Su Jin is an innocent girl. Zhang Yi Hai, if I ever found out that you are bullying her, I will beat you even though you are my little brother. Don¡¯t make her cry.¡± The look on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face turned serious. ¡°You can rest assured. I won¡¯t do anything to hurt her. Sister, I am very serious about Su Jin. I also hoped that this rtionship wouldst for a very long time.¡± The siblings stared at each other for a long time. In the end, it was Zhang Li Xue who looked away first. She reached for the ss in front of her and took a few sips. She wanted to scold Zhang Yi Hai for keeping such an important matter from her. However, Zhang Li Xue remembered how she had asked Fang Su Jin to keep her secret when she was dating Bai Qi. ¡°Sister, I have something I would like to ask from you,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke after a long silence between them. Zhang Li Xue noted that her brother¡¯s expression had turned serious. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Regarding me and Su Jin dating, can you keep this matter a secret from our family?¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°I don¡¯t want them to know about this.¡± Zhang Li Xue sneered. ¡°Why should I help you to keep this secret?¡± ¡°Su Jin did not want the others to know,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Sister, you also know how our parents misunderstood my rtionship with Su Jin when we were at the hotel a few months ago. Su Jin did not want this to turn awkward between everyone.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you are serious about Su Jin? Zhang Yi Hai, are you nning to keep this secret from our parents forever?¡± ¡°Not forever. Just that... we agreed to keep this a secret until Ipleted my study,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Su Jin wanted me to concentrate on my study first. She is worried that dating would be affecting my study. We started dating for a few months. We hope to understand each other more before we could announce this to others.¡± Zhang Li Xue pondered over her brother¡¯s request for a while and decided to help them. ¡°Very well. I can keep this secret.¡± Zhang Yi Hai heave a breath of relief, knowing that his sister would be helping him. ¡°But you should know that I am only doing this for Su Jin,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Chapter 498 - 498 She Still Had Some Conscience 498 She Still Had Some Conscience As it was a rare chance for them toe to F Country, the group decided to y around the city together. Zhang Li Xue took a few photos of them in F Country and posted them on her social media. A few of her friends and family quicklymented on them. Her parents saw the photos and did not find that it was strange for them to be together. After all, their son, Zhang Yi Hai was supposed to be in F Country to attend a meeting with somepany. The girls were especially having fun visiting a lot of ces, going shopping as well as taking a lot of photos together. Bai Qi watched the scene in front of him with a dark look in his eyes. At this time, Fang Su Jin had taken away his job to push Zhang Li Xue¡¯s wheelchair. Meanwhile, the two women were busy talking to Bai Xi Xi and exining to her about F Country¡¯s culture. After a while, Bai Qi turned to look at Zhang Yi Hai. His gaze was too piercing and Zhang Yi Hai was quick to notice that there was something wrong with the way his brother-inw was looking at him. ¡°Brother-inw, you... why are you looking at me like that?¡± ..... Bai Qi gave the man a lookover and sneered. He had already helped this couple to reconcile with his wife, but look at how Zhang Yi Hai let Fang Su Jin steal his wife away. Initially, he came to F Country wanting to spend his time with his wife and little sister, but some extra person else was upying her attention. How can he be happy? And this person... why didn¡¯t he know how to look after his girlfriend? Without giving an answer, Bai Qi turned away to trail after his wife. Zhang Yi Hai blinked as he wondered if he had made any mistake. Just then, his phone started to ring. Zhang Yi Hai looked at the caller ID and saw that it was Qi Jing Xuan. He picked up the phone call and heard the young man¡¯s voice. ¡°Brother Yi Hai, are you still in F Country?¡± ¡°Un. I will be staying here for a few more days and go back after the exhibition ended.¡± ¡°I saw Sister Li Xue posted a few photos on her social media,¡± Qi Jing Xuan said. ¡°She¡¯s in F Country too?¡± Zhang Yi Hai nced at his sister who was standing a few meters away from him. ¡°Hmm... Sister arrived in F Country a few days ago.¡± ¡°I¡¯m still in F Country,¡± Qi Jing Xuan said. ¡°Why don¡¯t we meet up together? Let me treat everyone at a good restaurant. It has been a while since I saw Sister LI Xue.¡± Qi Jing Xuan heard that Zhang Li Xue was involved in an ident a few months ago and still had not visited her yet. Moreover, he also heard from his parents that Zhang Li Xue had gotten a marriage certificate. ¡°I¡¯ll have to ask the others first,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Then, you go ahead. Just tell me if you have made your decision.¡± After exchanging a few words with Qi Jing Xuan, Zhang Yi Hai went over to his sister and asked for her opinion. Zhang Li Xue heard that Qi Jing Xuan was in F Country and decided to meet him as well. It was rare for everyone to meet. Zhang Li Xue was someone who liked a lively atmosphere and was the oldest among the other kids. Therefore, she could not turn down this invitation. Zhang Yi Hai made a few arrangements with Qi Jing Xuan and they both agreed to meet up somewhere before dinner. Of course, Zhang Yi Hai did not forget to remind Qi Jing Xuan not to mention anything about his time in the lockup. The group met up in the city and Qi Jing Xuan took them to a secret ce that was known to the locals. The restaurant served F Country¡¯s local food and the taste was quite delicious. It was also Qi Jing Xuan¡¯s first time meeting Bai Qi. Before they part ways, he did not forget to give the couple a wedding present. Of course, Qi Jing Xuan did not mention anything about what happened a few days ago. Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s stay at the police station will remain a secret only to the people involved. As Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin were staying in different hotels, the two of them had to leave separately. Fang Su Jin looked at the Bai couple before they turned to Bai Xi Xi. ¡°Xi Xi, do you want to stay with me at the hotel?¡± The little girl stared back at Fang Su Jin in puzzlement. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you want to learn painting from me?¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Why don¡¯t you stay with me for a night and I¡¯ll teach you a little something?¡± Bai Xi Xi¡¯s expression lit up upon hearing that Fang Su Jin was going to teach her to paint. However, before she could answer, Bai Xi XI did not forget to look at her brother. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, can I?¡± ¡°Su Jin, you should be busy with a lot of things,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at Bai Qi and spoke, ¡°The two of you should use this time to be alone. It¡¯s not easy for you to take a few days of vacation.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face turned a shade redder at the thought of being alone with Bai Qi. Bai Qi crouched beside his little sister and asked, ¡°Xi Xi, do you want to go?¡± The little girl nodded. ¡°Un. Brother Bai Qi, I want to learn painting from Sister Su Jin.¡± ¡°Then, you have to be obedient and listen to Sister Su Jin and Brother Yi Hai, alright?¡± Bai Qi reminded her. Bai Xi Xi smiled brightly. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, you can rest assured. I will listen to them both and not run around.¡± Fang Su Jin leaned over to Zhang Li Xue and whispered, ¡°Li Xue, I¡¯ll give you this chance to be alone with your Doctor Bai, alright? Just take this trip here as if it is your pre-honeymoon.¡± Meanwhile, Bai Qi was watching Fang Su Jin and was d that she still had some conscience after stealing his wife away. Chapter 499 - 499 Don’t Do Anything Bad 499 Don¡¯t Do Anything Bad Zhang Yi Hai made a quick stop at the hotel where his sister was staying to pick up Bai Xi Xi¡¯s clothes before he went back to the hotel. Before he left, Zhang Yi Hai could not help but look at the couple in front of him and heaved a sigh. For a while, he was jealous that his sister and Bai Qi could stay together in the same room. If he could, he also hoped that he could stay in the same room with his girlfriend. However, Zhang Yi Hai realized that it was better for him not to get himself into trouble. Last time, he had no choice but to apany Fang Su Jin for a night. Because his girlfriend was having a nightmare and could not sleep peacefully, Zhang Yi Hai decided to hug her as she sleep. He soon realized how tormenting it was. His girlfriend¡¯s soft body was against his and her sweet scent wafted to his nose. However, he could not do anything. Zhang Yi Hai could only suppress some feelings. In the end, he did not get to sleep peacefully. When he finally left Fang Su Jin¡¯s side, Zhang Yi Hai returned to his room and spent a long time in the bathroom to take a cold shower. He did not want to scare Fang Su Jin with his feelings. Therefore, Zhang Yi Hai could only choose to stay awake. ..... ¡°This is all Xi Xi¡¯s clothes,¡± Zhang Li Xue said as she handed her brother a small bag. ¡°Tomorrow, we¡¯ll pick her up in the morning at the exhibition center.¡± Zhang Yi Hai peeked into the bag before he turned to his sister again. ¡°Then, I will make a move first. Xi Xi should want to change into her pajama before she goes to bed.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She watched her brother turn around and called his name again before he could leave. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai.¡± The young man looked at his sister inquiringly. ¡°Don¡¯t do anything bad in front of Xi Xi, alright?¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at his sister speechlessly. ¡°Sister, what are you talking about? What sort of bad thing can I do? Su Jin and are not staying in the same room.¡± ¡°He he, I was just reminding you.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed as she saw the frustrated look on her brother¡¯s face. She was just happy that she got the chance to tease her brother. After exchanging a few more words, Zhang Yi Hai finally left. Bai Qi walked over to his wife¡¯s side and caught the look on her face. The smile on her face told him that his wife had done something mischievous. ¡°Yi Hai has gone back?¡± Bai Qi asked as his wife turned around in her wheelchair. ¡°Mhm...¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°I have passed to him Xi Xi¡¯s clothes as well as her toiletries.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled, noticing that her husband was looking at the door. ¡°Are you worried about Xi Xi? Don¡¯t worry, Su Jin will look after her.¡± ¡°I trust her. Besides, isn¡¯t Yi Hai with them as well?¡± Bai Qi looked at his wife inquiringly when he noticed that his wife has been looking at him strangely. ¡°What are you up to?¡± ¡°Hubby, we finally get our time to be alone. What do you think we should do tonight?¡± Bai Qi watched as his wife batted her eyes, trying to act coquettishly with him. He thought that this mischievous woman was too adorable. ¡°Let¡¯s go out.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at Bai Qi in shock. She was clearly expecting a different answer from him. ¡°Going out?¡± She watched him nod and spoke, ¡°Why are we going out? Where are we going?¡± Shouldn¡¯t they stay in the hotel, cuddling and doing what a married couple would do? Bai Qi took the jacket that was hanging on the rack before he walked over to his wife again. ¡°Let me take you to a good ce. Don¡¯t worry. It won¡¯t be that far.¡± He shed her a smile and spoke, ¡°Li Xue, let¡¯s go on a date.¡± Before she could answer, Bai Qi had already moved to push her wheelchair. Seeing that her husband seemed excited wanting to bring her out, Zhang Li Xue decided to follow his lead. Bai Qi asked the receptionist to help them call a taxi. Half an hourter, the two of them arrived at a fast-food restaurant. Although it was quitete, it seemed that there were a lot of people around. The restaurant was quite lively. Bai Qi let his wife wait at a table as he queued up to buy some food. Zhang Li Xue stared at Bai Qi for a long time and wondered if he was still hungry. A few minutester, Bai Qi returned to her side with a try in his hands. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes lit up as Bai Qi put down the tray. On the paper tes were her favorite chicken wings! ¡°I heard that this restaurant¡¯s chicken wings are quite popr in F Country. Since we are here, of course, we have to try them.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed as she heard her husband¡¯s words. Thinking that he was willing to take her on a date to eat her favorite chicken wings. Her heart warmed at his action. An unexpected and random action such as this meant a lot to her. ¡°Why are you staring at me?¡± Bai Qi chuckled when he noticed that his wife has been staring at her for a long time. ¡°Quickly taste the chicken wings and see if it¡¯s as good as everyone said.¡± Zhang Li Xue reached for a wing and sighed. The delicious smell of the wings was enough to stir her appetite. ¡°Bai Qi, you are so good to me.¡± ¡°You¡¯re my wife. If I¡¯m not good to you, who else should I be good to?¡± The smile on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s lips was especially bright. The couple enjoyed their chicken wings for supper before they returned to their hotel. When they returned, Zhang Li Xue thought that she was being too naive. Someone was using eating too much at night as the reason to let her exercise for a long time. In the end, Zhang Li Xue was too tired. She did not know just how long the two of them had been fooling around. In the end, she was too tired to move a muscle. Chapter 500 - 500 [Bonus chapter]My Apprentice 500 [Bonus chapter]My Apprentice Early in the morning, Zhang Yi Hai pressed the doorbell on Fang Su Jin¡¯s room next door. After a few seconds, his girlfriend appeared at the door. Sensing that she was in a good mood made him smile as well. ¡°Xi Xi is in the bathroom, showering,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Why do youe this early?¡± ¡°I thought that we can go to the coffee house and have our breakfast together.¡± Fang Su Jin stepped aside to make space for him to enter the room. ¡°Then, you¡¯ll have to wait. It will take a while before we will get ready.¡± Zhang Yi Hai peeked into the room and saw that Bai Xi XI was still noting out. Seeing that his girlfriend turned around, Zhang Yi Hai grabbed her hand and pulled her closer before he pressed his lips to hers. Fang Su Jin was in a daze for a few seconds before she finallye to her senses. ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°A good morning kiss.¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled. He held her hand tighter and pretended to act coquettishly with her. ¡°Su Jin, yesterday, I barely get to kiss you.¡± Looking at the man pretending to be sulking made herugh. However, Fang Su Jin also recalled how she was busy making up with her best friend and did not have the time to pay attention to her boyfriend. ..... Fang Su Jin thought that her boyfriend was a little pitiful. Seeing that the little girl was still in the bathroom, Fang Su Jin stood on tiptoe, wrapped her arms around Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s neck, and kissed his lips. Zhang Yi Hai was of course, happy that his girlfriend was taking the initiative to kiss him. What meant to be a brief kiss to coax him soon turned into something hotter. His chest felt hot as he thought of how his sister was aware of their rtionship. After a few days in F Country, they will soon have to leave this ce. When the timees, Fang Su Jin will head back to Y City while he has to stay around in Capital City. Just the thought that he might not be able to see Fang Su Jin as much as he wanted to made his heart ache. Zhang Yi Hai thought that he should take this chance to cultivate their feelings before they were going to see his sister againter. The sound of the door snapped her out of her trance. Fang Su Jin quickly pushed his boyfriend away and took a step back. She turned around and found that Bai Xi Xi wasing out of the bathroom, all dressed up. The little girl was staring at them inquiringly. Bai Xi XI thought that it was not strange to see them together. After all, her sister-inw said that Sister Su Jin and Brother Yi Hai were dating. However, why does Sister Su Jin¡¯s face look a little strange? Her cheek was too red. ¡°Sister Su Jin, did you catch a cold?¡± Bai Xi Xi asked. She walked closer to get a better look at Fang Su Jin¡¯s face. ¡°Ah?¡± Fang Su Jin was puzzled. ¡°No. I¡¯m fine.¡± ¡°Your face is very red.¡± Hearing Bai Xi Xi¡¯s words made her face turn a deeper red. Fang Su Jin turned around and cupped her cheek with both hands. The heat reminded her of the passionate kiss earlier. ¡°Su Jin, remember to eat some medicine before your cold gets worst.¡± Bai Xi Xi had a serious look on her face. ¡°Sister Su Jin, you have to listen to Brother Yi Hai¡¯s words. Having a cold is not fun.¡± Fang Su Jin turned to the fox beside her and gave him a sharp look. The mischievous look in his eyes gave her the urge to beat him. But, with Bai Xi Xi around, Fang Su Jin realized that she had topose herself. In the end, she stretched her hand and pinched Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s waist hard. However, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s strange groan made her pull her hand quickly. Fang Su Jin stared back at Zhang Yi Hai with wide eyes. The look on her face was as if she was a frightened rabbit. ¡°Su Jin, don¡¯t seduce me in front of an underage.¡± She gritted her teeth and hissed, ¡°Who is seducing you?¡± Zhang Yi Hai watched as his girlfriend turned around angrily and smiled. He thought that the look on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face was especially adorable. After getting ready, Zhang Yi Hai took both Fang Su Jin and Bai Xi Xi to have breakfast at the hotel¡¯s coffeehouse. Then, the three of them headed to the exhibition center together. While waiting for Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi to appear, Fang Su Jin and Zhang Yi Hai had to look after Bai Xi Xi together. The little girl learned a little bit of painting from Fang Su Jinst night. This time, as she walked around the exhibition hall, Bai Xi Xi could not help but look at every painting seriously. Teacher Jiang appeared in the exhibition hall and saw that the three of them were together. He turned to Fang Su Jin and asked, ¡°Su Jin, who is this little girl?¡± ¡°Teacher Jiang, this is my apprentice, Bai Xi Xi. What do you think? Isn¡¯t she cute?¡± Fang Su Jin giggled upon noticing her mentor¡¯s confused look. ¡°Teacher Jiang, this is my friend¡¯s little sister. We are looking over her for a while. Xi Xie. Let me introduce you to my teacher. This is Teacher Jiang.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded politely. ¡°Hello.¡± Teacher Jiang saw that Bai Xi Xi was watching the paintings earlier. He leaned over and asked, ¡°Little girl, what do you think about the paintings?¡± ¡°They are beautiful.¡± Teacher Jiangughed. ¡°Are you interested in learning them?¡± ¡°Un. Sister Su Jin taught me a little bitst night.¡± Fang Su Jin took out the paintings that Bai Xi Xi had madest night and showed them to her mentor. ¡°Teacher Jiang, this is what Xi Xi had paintedst night. You can see if she¡¯s talented or not.¡± Teacher Jiang unrolled the paper and looked at the paintings. His expression turned brighter as he looked at the color that the little girl had used. Soon, he found a reason to take the little girl and ask her some questions. Fang Su Jin stood beside her boyfriend while watching Bai Xi Xi and her mentor. She was about to lean her head on his shoulder when she heard a familiar voice. ¡°Su Jin?¡± Her heartbeat elerated. Fang Su Jin turned around slowly and sucked in a deep breath. Her parents! Why are they here? Chapter 501 - 501 Did You Like Our Surprise? 501 Did You Like Our Surprise? Fang Su Jin¡¯s palms were starting to sweat. Facing her parents who showed up at her exhibition unannounced made her anxious. At this time, Fang Su Jin hoped that her parents had not seen anything they shouldn¡¯t. Why is everyoneing to her exhibition unannounced? Her rtionship was known to Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi. She had thought that they were no longer in a dangerous position. Because of that, she lowered her guard and dared to be close to Zhang Yi Hai again. ¡°Dad, Mom...¡± Fang Su Jin had an awkward smile on her face. ¡°Why are you guys here?¡± Her gaze shifted to her father again. ¡°Dad, didn¡¯t you say that you were busy?¡± Father Fang had a proud look on his face. ¡°This is the first time you had an exhibition in F Country. No matter how busy I am, of course, I have toe and show my daughter my support.¡± Fang Su Jin was happy that her parents came to give her their support. However, their appearance was too sudden. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell me that you guys areing?¡± Fang Su Jin did not dare to look her father in the eyes, worried that the man would sense her guilty conscience. Mother Fangughed. ¡°Why would we tell you if we¡¯re going to give you a surprise? Su Jin, how is it? Did you like our surprise?¡± ..... Fang Su Jin did not know what she should feel about this. Her parents came to F Country wanting to surprise her, but the person who received the most surprising is her, alright? Father Fang was about to say something when he noticed the tall, young man, standing behind his daughter. His brow furrowed. A while ago, he noticed that his daughter has been especially close to this man. Father Fang was about to voice his displeasure when he finally saw the young man¡¯s face. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai?¡± Father Fang¡¯s face was especially bright. Zhang Yi Hai shed a polite smile at the man. ¡°Hello, Uncle.¡± He looked at Mother Fang and greeted, ¡°Aunt.¡± Just like that, Father Fang left his daughter to his wife as he walked over to Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s side. He gave the young man a look over and smiled. ¡°Why are you here? Are you here to support Su Jin¡¯s exhibition as well?¡± Fang Su Jin stared at her boyfriend, praying that he would not say anything that would make her parents suspect anything. ¡°Mhm...¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. The look on his face was calm. ¡°Coincidentally, I am in F Country as well.¡± Father Fang nodded. But a few secondster, he seemed to recall watching his daughter and Zhang Yi Hai standing too close again. ¡°My sister is here as well.¡± ¡°Li Xue is in F Country as well?¡± Mother Fang asked. ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°My sister wanted toe and support Sister Fang.¡± Just in time, Bai Xi Xi walked over to Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s side. She was about to say something when she noticed the two neers. ¡°Uncle, this is Bai Xi Xi, my brother-inw¡¯s little sister,¡± Zhang Yi Hai introduced. He turned to the little girl and spoke, ¡°Xi Xi, this is Sister Su Jin¡¯s parents.¡± ¡°Hello Uncle, Auntie.¡± The little girl greeted them politely. Zhang Yi Hai took this chance to exin, ¡°My sister and brother-inw are still at the hotel. I decided to bring Xi Xi over to y first.¡± The Fang couple looked at the little girl and smiled. This was their first time meeting the little girl and they thought that Bai Xi Xi was adorable and polite. Bai Xi Xi bit her lips before turning to Zhang Yi Hai again and whispered, ¡°Brother Yi Hai, I need to go to the restroom.¡± Fang Su Jin overheard her words and was going to volunteer. However, before she could say something, Zhang Yi Hai beat her to it. ¡°Then, Sister Fang, you should talk to your parents first. I will go and look after Xi Xi,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. He gave the Fang couple a nod before apanying Bai Xi Xi to the restroom. The Fang couple looked at the scene of Zhang Yi Hai and Bai Xi Xi holding hands with a pair of warm eyes. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that Yi Hai would be very good with kids as well,¡± Mother Fang said with a sigh. Meanwhile, Father Fang was still thinking of exchanging some opinions with Zhang Yi Hai. Fang Su Jin heaved in relief when Zhang Yi Hai and Bai Xi Xi¡¯s figure could no longer be seen. Now that her boyfriend was not around, it would be easier for her to hide her secret. She lowered her gaze, hoping to hide the guilt in her eyes. ... As soon as Zhang Yi Hai sent Bai Xi Xi to the restroom, he stood outside the door and told her that he was going to wait for her outside. Then, he took out his phone to text his sister. ¡°Sister, when are you going to arrive?¡± Fortunately, it did not take a long time for his sister to reply. ¡°Bai Qi and I are still having our breakfast. What¡¯s up? Did Xi Xi miss us?¡± ¡°Sister, you have to help us. Su Jin¡¯s parents showed up at the exhibition.¡± Zhang Li Xue was in the middle of eating her breakfast when she saw her brother¡¯s message. She quickly put down her cutlery and called her brother¡¯s number. ¡°Yi Hai, what do you mean? Su Jin¡¯s parents are in F Country? I thought that they were unable toe because Uncle is too busy?¡± She did not bother with pleasantries. ¡°Her parents said that they wanted to give her a surprise.¡± Zhang Li Xue was stunned. ¡°The two of you did not do anything inappropriate when they arrived, right? Of course, Zhang Li Xue still remembered stepping into the hall and finding her brother and best friend kissing. ¡°Of course, not.¡± Zhang Yi Hai scoffed. ¡°I told them that I came here with you. Sister, you have to help us to keep this secret from her parents.¡± Chapter 502 - 502 I Might Get a Heart Attack 502 I Might Get a Heart Attack Just as Zhang Yi Hai ended his phone call with his sister, Bai Xi Xi came out of the restroom and tilted her head to look at him. ¡°Bother, I¡¯m done.¡± The young man looked at the little girl beside him and thought about the group of people who would be waiting for them. After giving it a thought, Zhang Yi Hai crouched beside Bai Xi Xi to get to her level and stared at her for a long time. ¡°Brother? What¡¯s wrong?¡± She observed Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s expression and thought that it was a little strange. ¡°Is there something you wanted to say to me?¡± Zhang Yi Hai pursed her lips as he tried to think of what he should say to the little girl. ¡°Xi Xi, can you help me and sister Si Jin?¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded without hesitation. He lowered his gaze, wondering if it would be appropriate to exin some things to the little girl. ¡°Do you know about me and Sister Su Jin?¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded again. ¡°Un. You are dating, right? My sister told me this yesterday.¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved in relief, knowing that he did not have to exin a certain matter to the little girl. ¡°Well then, can you help m and Sister Su Jin to keep this secret from the aunt and uncle outside?¡± ¡°You mean Sister Su Jin¡¯s parents?¡± ..... Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Un.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Zhang Yi Hai was in trouble exining certain things. ¡°Um... It¡¯s not the right time to let them know that we are dating. Sister Su Jin and I are nning to tell them this surprise them in the future.¡± ¡°Alright then.¡± Bai Xi Xi heard that they wanted to make it a surprise and decided to help them. ¡°Brother Yi Hai, I won¡¯t tell them. I will help you to keep this surprise.¡± He stretched his hand to touch the little girl¡¯s head. ¡°Good Xi Xi. Then, brother will buy you some ice cream on our way back.¡± This should be enough to bribe Xi Xi, right? Once this matter was resolved, Zhang Yi Hai returned to the hall again with Bai Xi Xi by his side. When he arrived, the Fang couple was having a conversation with Teacher Jiang. He met Fang Su Jin¡¯s gaze and blinked, telling her that everything will be alright. Fang Su Jin was still a little doubtful that she was going to survive this day with her parents by her side. After all, on this trip to F Country, the secret that she wanted to keep with Zhang Yi Hai has be known to several people. Teacher Jiang and even Zhang Li Xue found out about her dating Zhang Yi Hai. Fang Su Jin shifted her gaze to her mentor and heaved a sigh. Fortunately, she had reminded her mentor earlier to keep this secret from her parents. This time, Teacher Jiang was ying along with her, and Fang Su Jin was grateful for it. Father Fang was still talking to Teacher Jiang to hear about the public response towards her daughter¡¯s paintings when he saw Zhang Yi Hai returning with the little girl. He waved his hand and spoke, ¡°Yi Hai,e over.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nced at the little girl beside him before he walked over to Father Fang. ¡°Uncle.¡± ¡°We were making ns to have lunch together to congratte Su Jin for her sessful exhibition,¡± Father Fang spoke. The look on his face showed just how proud he was of his daughter. ¡°Moreover, I heard that she received a coboration offer with apany. Yi Hai, why don¡¯t youe over and join us as well?¡± Zhang Yi Hai nced at his girlfriend, who was staring at him anxiously. ¡°This... Uncle, maybe I shouldn¡¯t be disturbing your family reunion. After all, it was not easy for you toe to F Country for Sister Fang.¡± Fang Su Jin listened to his words and heaved a breath of relief. She was afraid that Zhang Yi Hai would join them for this meal. Knowing herself, Fang Su Jin was not confident that she would be able to be calm in front of her parents with Zhang Yi Hai around. ¡°What family reunion? Zhang Yi Hai, you and your sister oftene to my house. Your parents and I have known each other for a long time. We already considered you as our family.¡± Fang Su Jin stared at her father in disbelief. Then, she recalled the good treatment that Zhang Yi Hai would receive each time the young man visited her house. Indeed. Her parents had already considered Zhang Yi Hai as their family. Their treatment of him was better! Her father would spend a long time, chatting with Zhang Yi Hai about a lot of things. ¡°Everyone is here together. Let¡¯s just have a meal together. It will be my treat.¡± Father Fang spoke. ¡°That¡¯s right. You have to ask your sister and her husband toe together as well.¡± ¡°Then, I will have to check this matter with my sister first.¡± Father Fang smiled in satisfaction. Just in time, the manager of the exhibition center came out to see Teacher Jiang. Teacher Jiang took this opportunity to introduce the Fang couple to the manager and the manager invited them for a tour around the exhibition center. The hall turned quiet again with the Fang couple leaving to enter the next hall. Fang Su Jin walked over to her boyfriend and looked at him anxiously. She opened her mouth to speak, but Zhang Yi Hai beat her into it. ¡°Are you anxious?¡± Fang Su Jin pouted. ¡°Of course, I¡¯m anxious. You don¡¯t know how scary it is, to think that my parents would know about us. I haven¡¯t prepared myself to let them know about this.¡± She heaved a long, heavy sigh. ¡°Why is everyoneing to this exhibition, wanting to surprise me? Zhang Yi Hai, if receive another surprise, I might get a heart attack.¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at his adorable girlfriend with a pampering gaze. ¡°Su Jin, it will be alright.¡± He shed her an assuring smile. ¡°I already talked to my sister. She will arrive soon and had agreed to help us keep this secret from your parents.¡± Chapter 503 - 503 I Quite Like Him a Lot 503 I Quite Like Him a Lot When Zhang Li Xue arrived at the exhibition center, Mother Fang was seen talking with Bai Xi Xi. The little girl spotted her favorite sister from afar first. Bai Xi Xi excused herself and quickly went over to Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi¡¯s side. ¡°Sister-inw, you¡¯re here.¡± She hadn¡¯t seen her sister-inw for a few hours, but Bai Xi Xi was missing her a lot. Meanwhile, Bai Qi was looking at his sister who seemed to have forgotten that she had a brother. As if sensing his gaze, Bai Xi Xi finally looked at her brother and greeted him. ¡°Xi Xi, did you miss us?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. Bai Xi Xi nodded. She held Zhang Li Xue¡¯s arms tightly and smiled. ¡°I miss you guys a lot.¡± Just then, Mother Fang walked over and see the two¡¯s interaction. A smile curled on her lips. ¡°Li Xue, your rtionship with Xi Xi is very good.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked up at the elder woman. ¡°Aunt. Hello.¡± Then, Zhang Li Xue turned to her husband and spoke, ¡°Aunt, let me introduce you... this is my husband, Bai Qi.¡± ..... ¡°Hello, Aunt.¡± Bai Qi greeted the woman politely. Mother Fang heaved a faint sigh as she looked at the couple. She also hoped that her daughter, Fang Su Jin would get married sooner. However, as she thought about that person she had introduced to her daughter, Mother Fang decided that she did not want to meddle anymore. It doesn¡¯t matter if her daughter gets marriedte. As long as she found a good person who will love and cherish her, Mother Fang would be satisfied. After that incident, the Fang family and the Lin family in Y City were not on good terms anymore. ¡°You already obtained a marriage certificate. When are you nning to hold a wedding banquet?¡± Mother Fang asked. ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at her husband and smiled. ¡°We¡¯re going to have a wedding after my leg is fully healed. Auntie, when the timees, you have toe with Uncle as well.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Mother Fang¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Your two siblings¡¯ rtionship is very good. The two of you still traveled together to attend Su Jin¡¯s exhibition.¡± Zhang Li Xue wanted tough. If only Mother Fang knew that a certain someone came to F Country wanting to spend time with her daughter, what would she think? The two of them chatted for a while when Zhang Li Xue noticed that she had not seen her friend. Zhang Li Xue looked at Mother Fang again and asked, ¡°Where are Uncle and Su Jin? Did Su Jin go to take Uncle to go on a tour around the hall?¡± Mother Fangughed. ¡°Su Jin went to discuss some matters with her mentor. As for your uncle...¡± Mother Fang heaved a long sigh. ¡°He took your brother to the nearby cafe to chat.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at Mother Fang in surprise, wondering just why would her little brother went with Uncle Fang. It couldn¡¯t be that Zhang Yi Hai was impatient enough that he was meeting Father Fang to exin his rtionship with Fang Su Jin, right? ¡°You know your Uncle Fang,¡± Mother Fang continued. ¡°He liked discussing the economy with people he met. Coincidentally, your little brother was good at it and your uncle seemed to like talking to Yi Hai.¡± Her lips curled into a helpless smile as she thought of how she had be Bai Xi Xi¡¯s babysitter. Fortunately, the little girl was good and obedient. She was good at talking and Mother Fang enjoyed Bai Xi Xi¡¯spany. Zhang Li Xue thought about Mother Fang¡¯s words and smiled. It seemed that her little brother has been trying to win Father Fang¡¯s heart for a long ago. She was suddenly curious to know what did the Fang family think about her brother. Bai Qi raised a brow when he noticed the mischievous smile on his wife¡¯s lips. He knew that his wife was up to no good but Bai Qi did not seem to mind it. He liked seeing his wife being a little yful and mischievous. ¡°Then, Aunt... What do you think about my little brother, Yi Hai?¡± Zhang Li Xue cautiously. She eyed Mother Fang curiously. ¡°Yi Hai?¡± Mother Fang thought that Zhang Li Xue was making a conversation and did not suspect anything from her question. ¡°I think he¡¯s a good kid. I quite like him a lot. It was rare for boys his age to be very sensible.¡± Mother Fang thought that the Zhang couple was really good at raising their children. Their children were really polite. Zhang Li Xue wanted to ask Mother Fang to continue and borate. However, Bai Qi was poking at her shoulder, warning her that Fang Su Jin was approaching. Zhang Li Xueposed herself and pulled an obedient look on her face. Fang Su Jin was walking to her mother when she realized that Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi had arrived. She was about to say something when she saw the strange look on her best friend¡¯s face. Somehow, she could feel that this friend was being mischievous. However, as she looked at her mother, Fang Su Jin could not detect anything. ¡°Su Jin, have your discussion with Teacher Jiang ended?¡± Mother Fang¡¯s question snapped her out of her trance. Fang Su Jin looked at her mother again and spoke, ¡°Mmm... Teacher Jiang said that he will help me to speak to that person. I think the condition is not bad.¡± She then looked at Zhang Li Xue and thought about what Zhang Yi Hai told her earlier. Zhang Li Xue had promised that she was going to help them keep their secret. Because of that, Fang Su Jin felt more at ease upon seeing her best friend. ¡°That¡¯s right, Li Xue, your uncle said that he was going to treat everyone to a meal,¡± Mother Fang said. ¡°After all, it is a rare coincidence for everyone to meet in F Country. Your little brother had already agreed.¡± The corner of Fang Su Jin¡¯s lips started to twitch. She seemed to recall that Zhang Yi Hai only said that he was going to ask his sister¡¯s opinion before he could make his decision. When did he agree? Chapter 504 - 504 Pretending was Too Tiring 504 Pretending was Too Tiring Bai Qi took his wife and little sister around the city in the morning before the three of them returned to the exhibition center for lunch. When they arrived, Zhang Li Xue caught her little brother and Father Fang discussing something. Zhang Yi Hai was speaking and Father Fang was listening intently. The way Father Fang was looking at Zhang Yi Hai was full of adoration. Looking at this scene made Zhang Li Xueugh. It seemed that her little brother had already impressed Father Fang. Zhang Li Xue thought that even if his rtionship with Fang Su Jin was exposed in the future, the elders would be surprised, but would not stop them from dating. The Fang couple might take a while to ept that their daughter was dating someone younger. However, they seemed to like Zhang Yi Hai and had a good impression of him. Convincing the elders to let them date should not be too hard. Her little brother might be a few years younger, but when ites to a critical time, he would be a person that one could rely on. Zhang Li Xue watched her little brother for a while and suddenly thought that someone like him was really suitable for her best friend. Fang Su Jin was a soft and sweet person. Perhaps because of that, a lot of people think that she was easy to bully. But with Zhang Yi Hai by her side, he would not let that happen again. ..... Somehow, she could already imagine that Father Fang would excitedly invite Zhang Yi Hai toe over to Fang¡¯s residence to discuss a lot of things with her little brother. As if sensing that someone was looking at him, Zhang Yi Hai turned his head and saw that his sister had returned. He raised his brow at her, but his sister smiled sweetly at him before looking away. Mother Fang saw that the family of three had returned and reminded her husband to stop talking and get everyone to the restaurant. A few minutester, the group was seated in a restaurant together. Fang Su Jin nced unhappily at her father who was still trying to keep her boyfriend¡¯s attention. Zhang Yi Hai was her boyfriend, but his attention was fully on her father. Unfortunately, she was still trying to keep her rtionship with Zhang Yi Hai a secret. No matter how unhappy she was, there was nothing she could do about it. ¡°Mom. How long are you guys staying in F Country?¡± Fang Su Jin asked as she looked at her mother. ¡°We nned to apany you in F Country until your exhibition ended.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at her mother in shock. If her parents are going to stay for a few more days, then, it would be difficult for her to have a date with her boyfriend, right? It was not easy for her to see her boyfriend. In the beginning, something happened to them in F Country, preventing her to have a date with Zhang Yi Hai. When it was resolved, Fang Su Jin thought that she would have Zhang Yi Hai to herself. Who would have thought that there were too many surprises around them? ¡°Unfortunately, your father is still busy with his work,¡± Mother Fang continued. ¡°We¡¯ll have to return tomorrow.¡± Because she was looking at her husband, Mother Fang failed to see the joy on her daughter¡¯s face. Noticing that Zhang Li Xue was looking at her with a strange smile on her face, Fang Su Jin then gave her a nudge on the waist. ¡°That¡¯s too bad. I was hoping that I could spend a little more time with you,¡± Fang Su Jin tried to please her mother with some sweet words. ¡°Really?¡± Mother Fang looked at her daughter happily. ¡°Then, maybe I should convince your dad to take a few more days off.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s face turned a bit pale upon hearing her mother¡¯s words. ¡°Mom, you don¡¯t have to. Dad is really busy with his work at this time of the year. Although I wanted to spend time with you, I don¡¯t want you and dad to tire yourself.¡± Worried that her mother is going to convince her dad to stay for a few more days, Fang Su Jin could onlye up with a lot of nonsense. ¡°Besides,¡± Fang Su Jin turned to her friend. ¡°Li Xue and her family are here. We already nned to go y around the city.¡± Zhang Li Xue was still trying to hold herughter as she witnessed the mother and daughter¡¯s exchange when Mother Fang suddenly looked at her. She shed a polite smile and spoke, ¡°That¡¯s right, Auntie.¡± Mother Fang alternated her gaze between the two girls. The way her mother was looking at her made her heartbeat elerate. Her mother knew her best and Fang Su Jin was really worried that her mother was going to find out that she was hiding something. After a while, Mother Fang finally heaved a sigh. ¡°Forget it then. You young people should go and y around together. I won¡¯t be able to join most of your activity anyway.¡± Fang Su Jin wanted to say a few more sweet words to coax her mother. But as she was afraid that it might backfire, Fang Su JIn decided not to speak any nonsense that would make her mother change her mind. Her parents always doted on her. Fang Su Jin was aware that if her mother asked her father to spend a few more days in F Country, her father would eventually agree. Fang Su Jin quickly changed the topic before her mother would rethink her decision about staying a few days longer. The food arrived and the group had their lunch together before they separated. As the Fang couple had arrived in F Countryst night, the two of them decided to return to the hotel and rest. Fang Su Jin heaved a breath of relief, knowing that she did not have to continue and pretend in front of her parents. Pretending in front of her parents was too tiring. Chapter 505 - 505 Her Days in F Country were Too Exciting 505 Her Days in F Country were Too Exciting Fang Su Jin was only at ease after she sent her parents to the airport and watched them walk through the departure hall. She only let her guard down after her mother texted her that the flight was going to depart in a few minutes. Her days in F Country were too exciting. So many things happened and she could only get a few breaks. Fang Su Jin began to think that perhaps this was the karma she got for keeping such a secret from everyone who cared about her. She was supposed toe to F Country and busy herself with her exhibition. But she was taking her time having a date with Zhang Yi Hai. Fang Su Jin heaved a long, heavy sigh. When she looked up again, Zhang Yi Hai was looking at her with a smile on his face. She was the one who had to deal with a lot of things. But it seemed that Zhang Yi Hai was enjoying watching her suffer. Her lips pursed and her eyes narrowed as she looked at her boyfriend unhappily. ¡°What are you smiling about?¡± Fang Su Jin punched him lightly in his arms. Zhang Yi Hai grabbed her hand and thought that her small hands were only suitable to hold a painting brush. Her punch was so soft that it felt like a gentle scratch. Fang Su Jin clicked her tongue, noticing that her punch did not cause anything to this young man. ..... ¡°Su Jin, you are too adorable.¡± Zhang Yi Hai took this chance to pinch the girl on the cheek. Then, he quickly released her before she would get angry. ¡°Come on. Let¡¯s go back. Aren¡¯t you tired?¡± Fang Su Jin pouted. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, hiding is very tiring.¡± The light n his eyes shifted. ¡°Then, do you want to reveal our rtionship sooner?¡± ¡°No.¡± Fang Su Jin had a serious look on her face. ¡°I already decided that I will wait until youplete your study. I don¡¯t want to tell our parents before youplete your study.¡± Fang Su Jin stood on tiptoed and touched Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s head. ¡°Little brother, you have to study hard and get a good result to live a good life.¡± A helpless smile curled on his lips. Before his girlfriend pulled away, Zhang Yi Hai took the chance to hug her in his arms. ¡°Then, I will listen to you and work hard. But Su Jin, there should be a reward for my hard work, right?¡± ¡°What sort of reward do you want?¡± Fang Su Jin narrowed her eyes, wondering if this was a trap question. The suspicious look in her eyes made himugh. Zhang Yi Hai leaned to peck on her lips and spoke, ¡°How about a wish?¡± Fang Su Jin observed his expression for a long time. ¡°Then, let¡¯s talk about this again once you get your result.¡± ¡°Does this mean you agree?¡± The look on her face turned serious. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, I can grant a wish. However, you shouldn¡¯t go overboard, alright?¡± Zhang Yi Hai could not help to pinch his girlfriend¡¯s cheek again. ¡°What sort of person do you think I am? Would I take advantage of you?¡± Fang Su Jin wanted to trust him, but she also heard that a person who had never been in a rtionship before would have that sort of dirty mind once he was with his girlfriend. Or could it be that she was thinking too much? Seeing that Fang Su Jin had not said another word, Zhang Yi Hai hugged her tightly in his arms again. These past few days, he has been thinking about his rtionship with Fang Su Jin a lot. During the Fang couple¡¯s visit, Zhang Yi Hai had noticed the way Mother Fang would look at his sister and brother-inw before she would shift her gaze to Fang Su Jin. The look in Mother Fang¡¯s eyes was enough to tell him what she had in mind. Mother Fang was a little envious that his sister had found someone that she loved. As a parent, Mother Fang hoped that her daughter would meet someone who loved and cared about her. A lot of girls around Fang Su Jin¡¯s age are married and Mother Fang was worried that her daughter had stayed single for a long time. That was also the reason Mother Fang had arranged a blind date for Fang Su Jin previously. Zhang Yi Hai knew that the person he dated was a few years older than him. Once their rtionship was revealed, his parents might be shocked, but they would agree to it. However, it might be different for the Fang family. The Fang couple might worry to let their daughter to date someone younger. Fang Su Jin loved paintings and the Fang Couple had let her do whatever she wanted even when she was still a little girl. She was their precious daughter who they pampered so much. Their daughter had never suffered and they don¡¯t n to see her suffer even after she met someone she loved and get married. They wanted Fang Su Jin to continue to do whatever she wanted to do without worrying about anything. Because of that, they would want their daughter to be with someone who was stable enough to look after her. For Zhang Yi Hai, Fang Su Jin was the first person he liked. Once he realized his feelings towards her, he always took their rtionship seriously. Because of that, he wanted to work hard for her so that her parents would not be able to find a reason to reject him. He had to show them that even though he was young, he would be able to support Fang Su Jin even without relying on his family¡¯s wealth. Fang Su Jin buried her nose in the man¡¯s chest, inhaling his familiar scent. They only had a few more days to spend in F Country. Thinking about how they will soon have to separate made her heart feel heavier. However, Fang Su Jin also realized that a lot of things had happened in F Country. Everything around her was a rollercoaster. But Zhang Yi Hai remained by her side, whether it was a happy asion or whenever she was in trouble. This younger brother was really reliable. Though they did not get to spend time as much as they wanted to, Fang Su Jin thought that their rtionship had definitely deepened. Perhaps, not everything in F Country was that bad. Fang Su Jin stole a nce at the tall man beside her. Then, a faint smile curled on her lips before she quickly lowered her gaze. Fang Su Jin thought that she might already love Zhang Yi Hai. Chapter 506 - 506 Fully Booked 506 Fully Booked After spending more than one week in F Country, it was time for them to return to their country. Bai Qi had to go back to work after a few days of break. Because of that, Zhang Li Xue had to return to Y City quickly. Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin nned to stay in Capital City for two more days to apany Zhang Yi Hai. Of course, she told her parents that she had some matters to deal with in Capital City and her parents did not doubt their daughter Because she wanted to keep their rtionship a secret, she could only tell lies to her parents now. Fang Su Jin felt a little guilty about lying. However, she also wanted to stay around Zhang Yi Hai. Who knew when will be the next time she gets to date Zhang Yi Hai once she had returned to Y City? Zhang Yi Hai would be busy with his ss to go back to Y City. Meanwhile, she did not have a reason toe to Capital City other than Zhang Yi Hai. If she frequently visited Capital City, Fang Su Jin worry that her parents might be able to sense something. Besides, Zhang Yi Hai was still a student and she did not want to disturb his study too much. A long-distance rtionship was indeed not that easy. ¡°Have you booked a ce to stay?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked as they were walking out of the arrival hall. ..... Fang Su Jin halted the moment she heard his question. However, she quicklyposed herself and answered, ¡°I haven¡¯t but I can always walk in.¡± ¡°Then, where are you going to stay?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°I¡¯ll send you over first before going back.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s just stay at the hotel nearby your apartment,¡± Fang Su Jin suggested. ¡°It will be convenient for us to meetter.¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled. The couple walked out of the building and took a taxi, heading to the hotel nearby his apartment. Fang Su Jin walked over to the receptionist to inquire about a room. However, she soon received another surprise. Because of a convention, the hotel was fully booked for two days. No matter how many times Fang Su Jin asked them to check, they were unable to help her check-in to a room. The hotel staff gave her a list of a nearby hotels. However, the closest was still a bit farther from Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s apartment. At this time, Fang Su Jin wished that she had booked a room earlier. ¡°Why don¡¯t you stay at The Orchid?¡± Zhang Yi Hai suggested. ¡°It might be farther, but it¡¯s quite convenient.¡± Moreover, it was his family¡¯s hotel. Even if it was full, he could always ask the staff to open one of his family¡¯s rooms. Fang Su Jin pondered over his suggestion. However, she was still a little shy as she thought of what happened during herst stay at that hotel. Although the misunderstanding has been cleared, Fang Su Jin was worried that the staff would recognize her. She looked at the list of hotels for a while and pointed at a name. ¡°Or I can stay at this motel. It¡¯s not that far. It will be convenient for us to meet.¡± ¡°No.¡± Zhang Yi Hai rejected her choice without even considering it. ¡°It¡¯s not very safe to stay here. The safety isn¡¯t as good. Su Jin, I¡¯ll be worried.¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze and sighed. Perhaps she should choose the hotel farther away. Even though it might not be convenient for them to meet, at least, she could still see her boyfriend whenever she can. Fang Su Jin was about to open his mouth when Zhang Yi Hai speak first. ¡°Then, how about staying over at my ce?¡± Fang Su Jin stared at her boyfriend with her eyes wide. Her lips were slightly parted. Staying over at his ce... Even though she had visited his apartment a few times, Fang Su Jin had never stayed over. It doesn¡¯t seem appropriate, does it? Zhang Yi Hai saw the look on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face and could understand what was going on in her mind. He let out a cough and looked away. ¡°Don¡¯t misunderstand. I¡¯m not going to do anything inappropriate,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°I just thought that it would be convenient for us to see each other. Moreover, my apartment building security is much better. Besides, I have another extra room.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s flustered look as he tried to exin to her. She could not help but think that her boyfriend was cute like this. ¡°Alright.¡± Her answer finally made him stop talking. Zhang Yi Hai looked at his girlfriend, wondering if e had misheard her words. ¡°You... you agree?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. She lowered her gaze, feeling shy at the way that Zhang Yi Hai was staring at her. ¡°Anyway, you did say that it¡¯s quite convenient. Besides, we only have a couple m days to stay with each other.¡± Zhang Yi Hai continued to observe her expression. He agreed that they only have two days to stay with each other. Then, Fang Su Jin would be going back to Y City. Instead of wasting their time on the road to meet, it would be better if Fang Su Jin was staying at his apartment. Of course, Zhang Yi Hai really did not mean anything when he suggested Fang Su Jin stay at his apartment. He was not going to scare her. He just wanted to be more at ease when he can see her. He would still recall how Fang Su Jin had gotten into that situation with Mika in F Country. It happened because she was alone and he was not by her side. Zhang Yi Hai did not want something like that to happen again. It would be better to have her where he could always look at her. After a while, a faint smile turned up on his lips. ¡°Alright.¡± He rubbed his neck as if it would be able to help dissipate his awkwardness. ¡°Should we go now?¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Her heartbeat elerated as she watched Zhang Yi Hai pull their luggage to leave the hotel. Chapter 507 - 507 Staying Over at His Apartment 507 Staying Over at His Apartment The elevator door opened with a ding and the couple walked out together. Zhang Yi Hai led her to his door and spoke, ¡°My hands are full. Su Jin, help me to unlock the door.¡± Fang Su Jin turned to Zhang Yi Hai and noticed that the man had their luggage in both his hands. She then turned to look at the fingerprint machine. Her heartbeat elerated at the thought of entering the apartment. Taking a deep breath, Fang Su Jin raised her hand and ced it on the machine. The sound of the door unlocking was heard. Fang Su Jin pushed the door open and entered through the door. She stepped aside and let Zhang Yi Hai enter. Zhang Yi Hai smiled as he looked at his anxious girlfriend. He could guess the reason Fang Su Jin was anxious. Because of that, Zhang Yi Hai tried not to say much, afraid that his girlfriend might be frightened and run away. He walked inside and put the luggage on the side. Then, Zhang Yi Hai took out the slippers from the cab and ced a pair in front of Fang Su Jin. He then moved into the house with their luggage. Zhang Yi Hai waited for Fang Su Jin to walk into the living room and smiled. ¡°What are you anxious about?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. He walked over to Fang Su Jin¡¯s side and wrapped his arms around her body. Sensing the tension around her body, Zhang Yi Hai hugged her tighter. ..... ¡°If you are notfortable, then, we can find a ce for you to stay,¡± Zhang Yi Hai whispered as he nuzzled his nose into her tresses. ¡°No. It¡¯s fine.¡± Fang Su Jin shed an awkward smile. ¡°It¡¯s just that, it will take me a while to get used to this.¡± She buried her face in his chest and continued, ¡°After what happened in F Country, I keep having this feeling as if we are going to get caught by someone else.¡± They both thought that F Country would be safe for them to date as there was no one they know. Who would have thought that they continued to run into familiar faces? Zhang Yi Haiughed. However, other than hugging her, Zhang Yi Hai did not try to do anything else. He wanted to let her know that he will not try to take advantage of her. He wanted her to know that she can trust him. Seeing that Fang Su Jin began to rx, Zhang Yi Hai gradually loosened his embrace and took a step back. He touched the tip of her nose and spoke, ¡°Would you like something to drink?¡± Without waiting for her to answer, Zhang Yi Hai went into the kitchen and poured her a ss of warm water. ¡°Drink this,¡± Zhang Yi Hai handed the ss to her. ¡°Maybe you will feel better.¡± Fang Su Jin took a sip and felt the warm temperature from the water traveling through her bloodstream and into her heart. Her eyes were peeking at the young man silently. Her boyfriend was drinking some water beside the kitchen counter. Fang Su Jin thought that the way his Adam¡¯s apple was moving as he swallowed was too attractive. Her cheek felt warmer and Fang Su Jin began to look away. She was worrying about staying over at his apartment, but Zhang Yi Hai has been patiently coaxing her, trying to make her feel at ease. He was someone she could rely on and trust. Therefore, she did not need to worry about him around. When Zhang Yi Hai looked at his girlfriend again, he could see that she had rxed. ¡°Come on.¡± He held her hand and pulled her to the guest room. ¡°I know that you have toured my apartment before, but let me just show you to your room.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Fang Su Jin put down the ss on the counter. Then, she let Zhang Yi Hai lead her around the apartment. Once they arrived in front of the guest bedroom, Zhang Yi Hai pushed the door open to let Fang Su Jin into the room. He stood at the side to let her in. ¡°I¡¯m sure that you should be tired after our long flight. Go in and take a rest first. Later, we¡¯ll have our dinner together. We can have our dinner together when you wake up. That¡¯s right. What do you want to eat? Should we go out to eat or call for delivery?¡± ¡°Anything is fine. I¡¯m not that picky.¡± ¡°Then, let¡¯s decide after you had enough rest.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai.¡± Fang Su Jin stepped forward to hug him tightly. She then looked up to meet his gaze. Without saying another word, Fang Su Jin leaned over to hug him. ¡°Thank you.¡± He raised his hand and pinched his girlfriend on the cheek. ¡°Alright, go and rest. Just tell me if you need anything. I will be in the next room.¡± ¡°En.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded again. Zhang Yi Hai took the chance to lean over and kiss his girlfriend on the lips. Then, he pulled away again and took a step back before he would be tempted to do something bad. It was hard enough to restrain himself. He did not need to do anything that would stimte a certain feeling. With onest look at her face, he finally turned around and closed the door behind him. The surrounding turned quiet without Zhang Yi Hai around. Fang Su Jin stared at the closed door for a few seconds. Then, the corner of her lips turned up. Turning around, Fang Su Jin walked to the single bed and mmed her body on it. Her heart felt as if it was going to explode and the silly smile on her face was very hard to stop. Fang Su Jin was acting very much like a girl in love. The thought that she was staying in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s apartment made her scared and excited at the same time. Although she was only staying here briefly, Fang Su Jin found that she was looking forward to every moment they are together. Chapter 508 - 508 A Little Encouragement 508 A Little Encouragement Fang Su Jin thought that it would not be easy for her to fall asleep in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s apartment. However, she was indeed a little tired after the long flight. After rolling around the bed for a few times, her eyes gradually felt heavier. When she woke up again, it was a few hourster. It took her a while to figure out where she was. Then, Fang Su Jin looked out the window and was surprised to see that the sky had already turned dark. Thinking that she was going to spend a couple of nights in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s apartment made her a little giddy. After washing up and changing her clothes, Fang Su Jin opened the door slowly and her head peeked out the door to look. Zhang Yi Hai was in the living room with hisptop. The man had a serious look on his face as he continued to tap his fingers on the keyboard. She decided to watch her boyfriend for a while longer, appreciating his handsome look. But then, Zhang Yi Hai raised his head and met her gaze. A tinge of pink appeared on her face as she was caught staring. Zhang Yi Hai put down hisptop on the coffee table and waved his hand at her. ¡°Come here.¡± ..... Fang Su Jin had a sheepish smile on her face. She adjusted her hair a little bit beforeing out from her hiding ce. ¡°Wake up?¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke as she approached closer. Fang Su Jin nodded and watched him smile. Just as she was about to sit down, Zhang Yi Hai tugged her hand and let her sit down beside him. ¡°What do you want to eat for dinner?¡± The man was so close to her. His voice and breath made her skin tingle a little bit. Fang Su Jin did not dare to move around. Instead, she leaned her head obediently on his shoulder. Now that they were alone, Fang Su Jin could not help but recall something that he had told her in F Country. He was a man and she was the person that he liked. When they were alone, it would be a lie to say that he was not tempted. Those thought made her shy, but leaning in his arms made her feel as if she was this little bunny with a big bad wolf by her side. ¡°Su Jin?¡± Zhang Yi Hai leaned to kiss the top of her head when she did not answer. ¡°Mmm... I was just thinking. I want to eat spicy food. After staying in F Country for a week and eating their food, I really missed our food very much,¡± Fang Su Jin said. A few dishes appeared in her mind. Picturing the red, spicy, and glistering meat was enough to make her drool. Then, she raised her head to meet his gaze. ¡°Let¡¯s just stay at home and call for takeaway, alright? I think I¡¯m too tired to move around.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Yi Hai naturally did not have an objection. He reached for his phone on the table and ordered a few dishes. By now, he had already understood Fang Su Jin¡¯s preferences. ¡°Is that enough?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked as he looked at his girlfriend again. Seeing her nod, Zhang Yi Hai submitted the order and paid. ¡°The food should be here in twenty minutes.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded again. She shifted her gaze to theptop and saw that there were a lot of words and terms that she did not understand about. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Zhang Yi Hai followed her gaze and exined, ¡°My homework.¡± Seeing her raise her brow made himugh. ¡°This is what my friend, Tang Yin sent a while ago. After being away from ss for a week, I should try to catch up with my study, right?¡± Fang Su Jin moved away from his arms. ¡°Then, I shouldn¡¯t be disturbing you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. There¡¯s only a little bit of it left.¡± While his girlfriend still had her attention on theputer, Zhang Yi Hai took this opportunity to steal a kiss. ¡°I will be done before the food arrived.¡± Fang Su Jin observed his expression, thinking that perhaps this young man would trick her just because she did not understand what he was doing. These days, Zhang Yi Hai has been apanying her and Fang Su Jin was worried that she might dy his study. ¡°Su Jin?¡± ¡°En?¡± ¡°I¡¯m studying hard. Shouldn¡¯t I get a little encouragement?¡± Fang Su Jin chuckled as she watched Zhang Yi Hai pointing at his cheek with a yful look in his eyes. She leaned closer and was about to peck his cheek when Zhang Yi Hai turned his head. The kiss that was intended to fall on his cheek then fell on his lips Fang Su Jin pulled back and stared at him with her eyes wide. ¡°You...¡± Before she could say something, Zhang Yi Hai leaned over again and caught her lips in a deep kiss. His hand cupped her cheek to hold her in ce. Once he had enough of her sweetness, Zhang Yi Hai finally pulled away. ¡°That should be enough to encourage me.¡± Her cheek turned redder. ¡°You¡¯re a hooligan!¡± He wrapped his arms around her shoulder and pressed his nose in her hair. He did not know what sort of shampoo she was using, but he liked the sweet smell of her hair. ¡°Su Jin, tomorrow morning, I¡¯m going to the campus to attend morning ss. I should be done in the afternoon,¡± Zhang Yi Hai continued. ¡°When I¡¯m done with my ss, let¡¯s have our lunch together. Then, I¡¯ll take you to y around the city, alright?¡± Fang Su Jin was about to decline, knowing that her boyfriend should be busy after a week¡¯s break from sses. But meeting his hopeful eyes made her change her mind. After all, her stay in Capital City was very brief. Zhang Yi Hai will miss her as much as she will miss him, right? Perhaps it would be a good thing to spend their time together before she went back to Y City. Chapter 509 - 509 Feed Her Fruit 509 Feed Her Fruit The food they ordered arrived on time. Seeing that Zhang Yi Hai was still looking at hisputer, Fang Su Jin volunteered to go and get the food. Then, she walked into the kitchen and began to prepare the table for dinner. After setting up the table for a while, Fang Su Jin realized that most of the tableware and cutleries were in a set of two. ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± Zhang Yi Hai walked over to his girlfriend¡¯s side, hugged her from behind, and pressed a kiss on her cheek. Fang Su Jin wriggled in his arms and turned around. ¡°No. I was just looking at the tableware. Fortunately, there are two sets of everything.¡± Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze to look at the person in his arms. She had washed her face and there was only light makeup on her face. But Fang Su Jin was still the prettiest. Hugging her like this was also veryfortable. ¡°Isn¡¯t it good that there are two sets of everything?¡± Fang Su Jin stared into his eyes. ¡°Do you often receive a guest in your apartment?¡± The corner of his lips tilted up to a smile, wondering why his girlfriend asked him this question. ¡°Other than you, only Tang Yin and Liu Jin had visited. Of course, they onlye to pester me once.¡± The two heard that he had an apartment and would no longer live in the dorm. They have been asking him to bring them over to y a few times and finally visited once. ..... ¡°Come on.¡± He put his hands on her shoulders and made her turn around. ¡°Let¡¯s go and have our dinner. I¡¯m hungry.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at hisptop in the living room and spoke, ¡°Have you finished your homework?¡± ¡°I have.¡± He helped to pull the chair and let her sit down. He told her that he was going to finish them before dinner and he had to finish them quickly. ¡°Do you want to check on them?¡± Then, the two of them ate dinner together and chatted amiably. After dinner, Zhang Yi Hai went to check on something on hisptop again. Seeing that her boyfriend was busy, Fang Su Jin took out her sketchbook from her room. She sat down beside her boyfriend and started to sketch. During their visit to F Country, Fang Su Jin snapped a lot of photos of various scenery. Since she got some free time, Fang Su Jin decided to do some sketches. When Zhang Yi Hai was finally done with his work, he turned to look at the person beside him and saw the serious look on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face as she continued to draw. Zhang Yi Hai watched her for a while, but it seemed that Fang Su Jin was too preupied with her sketches and had not noticed him watching her. After a while, Zhang Yi Hai stood up slowly from the sofa and headed to the kitchen. He looked around and finally grabbed a few pears and apples from the refrigerator. Zhang Yi Hai cut them into bite-size. When he returned to the living room again, Fang Su Jin was still drawing the scene. The photo in her sketchbook was that bridge where the two of them had shared a kiss. Thinking of the legend behind this spot made him smile. His gaze shifted to his girlfriend again. The thought of spending their time together until they both grow old made his heart warm. It would be good if this legend woulde true for them. Zhang Yi Hai watched as she draw for a while. Then, he picked up the fruit using the pick and moved it next to her lips. The scent of the apple made her look up. Fang Su Jin raised her head a bit and saw the slice of apple in front of her. Then, she turned and looked at her boyfriend. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Fang Su Jin giggled. ¡°Just continue your sketches,¡± Zhang Yi Hai pointed at her sketchbook. ¡°Let me feed you some fruits while you draw.¡± Fang Su Jin leaned over and caught the slice of apple in her mouth. She chewed them slowly and looked at Zhang Yi Hai again. ¡°Is it sweet?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°Un. Very sweet.¡± ¡°Then, eat slowly.¡± The man picked up another slice of apple and brought it over to her lips. Seeing that he just wanted to continue to feed her fruit while she sketch, Fang Su Jin then shifted her attention back to her sketchbook. After sketching for a while, Fang Su Jin began to lower her guard again. Once she swallowed the fruit in her mouth, Zhang Yi Hai would continue to feed her with more. Sometimes, he would give her a slice of apple. Sometimes, it was pear. Whatever it was, Fang Su Jin seemed to enjoy this special treatment from her boyfriend. Zhang Yi Hai watched as his girlfriend ate the fruits he fed her without looking up. He watched as her mouth moved as she chewed on the fruit slowly. Then, a thought came to his mind and a mischievous smile curled on his lips. Zhang Yi Hai picked up another slice of fruit. This time, he did not aim for her mouth and instead, stopped an inch away from her lips. The scent of apples made her open her mouth. Subconsciously, Fang Su Jin began to move her head slightly before she caught the apple between her teeth. The look in his eyes turned darker. Zhang Yi Hai picked up another slice of fruit and stopped at the same spot. Seeing that Fang Su Jin turned her head and moved to catch the fruit, he slowly moved the fruit away from her lips. Fang Su Jin gradually noticed that something went wrong. The scent of apple tempt her, but she could not catch it with her mouth. Her brow furrowed. Fang Su Jin raised her eyes and met the fox-like eyes. Before she could figure out what was going on, her lips were caught in a kiss. Chapter 510 - 510 In Love with You 510 In Love with You The sweetness of the apples entered his mouth. With his free hand, Zhang Yi Hai held Fang Su Jin¡¯s head and deepened their kiss. He nibbled at her lips a few times as if he was enjoying the taste of the apple. But it seemed that his girlfriend¡¯s lips tasted sweeter than the apple. After a while, Zhang Yi Hai finally pulled away and saw his girlfriend staring back at him in a daze. It took Fang Su Jin a few seconds before she snapped out of her trance. She hid in her boyfriend¡¯s arms and hit him in the chest. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai!¡± His chest shook as hisughter filled the room. Zhang Yi Hai ced the te of fruit on the coffee table before moving to hug his girlfriend tightly. ¡°Why are you angry? Su Jin, you are the one who kissed me.¡± ¡°You tricked me!¡± ¡°Then, do you want another slice of apples?¡± ¡°No more. You¡¯re just taking advantage to kiss me again.¡± ¡°Well, your lips are sweeter than the apples.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s cheek turned redder as she heard his words. This man would often find a way and trick her into a kiss. ..... The two of them stayed in each other¡¯s embrace for a while. Then, hearing Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s heavy sigh, Fang Su Jin raised her head to look at him. Their gazes met and his burning gaze made Fang Su Jin shy. ¡°Su Jin, what am I going to do when you return to Y City?¡± Zhang Yi Hai thought that it was good that he decided to go with his girlfriend to F Country for her. These past few days were crazy, but Zhang Yi Hai thought that it was like a sweet dream to be around his girlfriend most of the time. He get to see her whenever he wanted and kiss her whenever he wanted. He leaned over and kissed the tip of her nose. ¡°I¡¯m going to miss you very much.¡± The technology would allow him to see her face through the screen. However, he would not be able to hug her and kiss her like this. The look in Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes turned warmer. She thought of how he would always find an excuse to let her kiss him and found that she was going to miss this a lot. Her heart was unwilling to part with him, but there was nothing they could do. Zhang Yi Hai was a student and had to attend his sses in Capital City. Meanwhile, she had a life in Y City. If she wanted to apany him to Capital City, she will have to let her parents know about their rtionship. But, Fang Su Jin had long made up her mind long ago to wait until he finished his study. This would also give them time to figure out if the two of them are really suitable for each other. However, these days, Fang Su Jin began to get used to being around Zhang Yi Hai. Being with him make her happier and her heartbeat would jump erratically. Seeing his face could make her smile like an idiot. Fang Su Jin already understood what was going on with her. She already knew that she had fallen in love with Zhang Yi Hai. As the thought came to her mind, Fang Su Jin began to hold him a little tighter. ¡°Then, should I find an excuse toe and visit you next time?¡± A glint of happiness appeared in his eyes. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Well, once in a while should be okay.¡± In the past, she would oftene to Capital City for her exhibition matter. The art association was in Capital City and she often came over to meet her mentor. Zhang Yi Hai leaned to kiss her face a few more times. Soon, Fang Su Jin started tough. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, are you a dog? Stop kissing my face like this.¡± She could sense that Zhang Yi Hai was happy with her words. Just as she thought that Zhang Yi Hai was going to stop, the man leaned over to kiss her lips again. The sound of herughing disappeared as he covered her mouth. Feeling the gentle way his lips moved against hers made her smile. This time, Fang Su Jin put her arms around his neck to reciprocate his kiss. The thought of not seeing each other for a while once Fang Su Jin returned to Y City probably stirred something within them both. They were unwilling to part with each other and they both showed it in their kiss. His lips moved slowly against hers as he sucked the sweetness from her mouth. The woman he loved was already in his arms, but Zhang Yi Hai found that he was already missing her. He pulled Fang Su Jin close to him as if wanting to keep her with him all the time. This time, they were truly alone and no one shoulde over and disturb them. The temperature in the living room turned hotter. The sound of their kissing filled the air, but no one seemed to mind it. Fang Su Jin¡¯s cheek turned redder and she was bing breathless from kissing Zhang Yi Hai. Still, she did not make a move to push him away but instead, continued to kiss his lips senselessly. When Zhang Yi Hai finally pulled away, Fang Su Jin was allowed to inhale some breaths. She looked at the man and realized that she was now leaning half her body on the couch and Zhang Yi Hai was leaning on her. The look in his eyes made her heartbeat goes faster. Without giving any thought, Fang Su Jin rested her hands around his neck again before she pulled herself up and took the initiative to kiss his lips softly. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai.¡± Fang Su Jin whispered his name. ¡°En?¡± His voice sounded deep and hoarse. She pulled away again to meet his gaze for a long time. The longer she stared into his eyes, the quicker her heart would beat. ¡°I think I am already in love with you.¡± Chapter 511 - 511 How Can He Bear It? 511 How Can He Bear It? The light in his eyes flickered. He looked at his girlfriend and swallowed. His heart was beating so fast that he felt as if it was going to pop out of his body anytime soon. Zhang Yi Hai wondered if this person in front of him knew just how her words had made him feel. His eyes were staring straight into Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes. The two of them continued to look at each other for a long time. Right now, Fang Su Jin¡¯s face was a little red and her eyes were a little misty after the two of them had kissed for a long time. She was too adorable and seductive. At this time, he was leaning over on top of her. This atmosphere plus the words she had said to him made him feel hot all over. Zhang Yi Hai closed his eyes and heaved a faint sigh. He looked at his girlfriend again with his lips pursed tightly. The look on his face was as if he was trying to suppress something. ¡°Fang Su Jin.¡± His voice sounded a little hoarse. ¡°Are you trying to seduce me?¡± She looked into his eyes and started to panic. It was at this time that she finally realized the situation they were in. His hands were on both her sides, trapping her. Even if she wanted to think of escaping, Fang Su Jin did not think that she would seed. ..... ¡°Me... when did I try to seduce you?¡± Fang Su Jin had an aggrieved look on her face. ¡°Just now, didn¡¯t you try to seduce me?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t.¡± Fang Su Jin bit her lips. ¡°I was just telling you that I¡ª¡± The words she wanted to say remained unfinished as she watched his eyes turn darker. Fang Su Jin slowly unsped her hands from his neck. Slowly, they trailed down until they reached his chest area. Her eyes were watching him cautiously. In Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s eyes, Fang Su Jin was like an innocent rabbit trying to find her chance to get away from him. This person had already provoked him, but she was still trying to run away. Of course, Fang Su Jin was aware that she was now in a dangerous position. Her mind worked quickly wanting to find a way to escape. ¡°Zhang Yi¡ª¡± She did not get to finish saying his name as Zhang Yi Hai leaned over to kiss her again. Then he pulled away. Noticing that she was going to speak another word, Zhang Yi Hai leaned to kiss her again. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai!¡± ¡°Mhm...¡± He caught her lips in another kiss. His teeth were nibbling on her lips softly. Zhang Yi Hai thought that perhaps he would get addicted to her jelly-like lips. ¡°You¡ª¡± Then, another kiss. This was starting to make her frustrated. ¡°Are you¡ª¡± Zhang Yi Hai moved to rub his lips against hers again. Each time that he kissed her, it wouldst a little bit longer. Fang Su Jin thought that his person was annoying and funny. She wondered if Zhang Yi Hai was going to kiss her again like this for a long time. Was she not allowed to say anything now? Wasn¡¯t this too childish? No! He was simply trying to take advantage of her! Her hands moved to pinch a spot on his stomach area. However, his hard muscle made it difficult for her to grab anything. Why did he have such a good body? It was really hard for her to find a good spot to pinch him. Suddenly, Zhang Yi Hai let out a groan. He pulled away from kissing her and grasped both her hands before pinning them on top of her head. ¡°Are you trying to murder me?¡± The look in his eyes made her scared. Her eyes were teary as she looked at him. Zhang Yi Hai closed his eyes briefly and let out a faint sigh. ¡°Fang Su Jin, don¡¯t touch me around carelessly. Otherwise, I really did not know how I could stop myself.¡± His body was already on fire, but a certain someone was touching his body everywhere closer to the lower part of his body. How can he bear it? There must be something wrong with him if he was not stimted. After all, the person who was touching him was no other than the person he liked. Fang Su Jin pursed her lips tightly and her body turned rigid under Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s intense gaze. His throat bobbed. Zhang Yi Hai realized that Fang Su Jin¡¯s pose at this time was too alluring. He was pinning both her hands on top of her head and her chest moved as she tried to catch her breath. The shape of her body... Su Jin was so soft... Zhang Yi Hai wanted to look away but was unable to. Fang Su Jin had once said that he was like a fox, full of tricks. However, Zhang Yi Hai thought that the person under him was more like a fox, seducing him. Zhang Yi Hai was doing his best trying to suppress his desire for Fang Su Jin. However, his rationality was telling him that this was not a good time. They were both not prepared to go to the next stage and he did not want to hurt her. He did not want to frighten her with what he wanted to do to her. After that night when he had apanied her in her hotel room, Zhang Yi Hai realized that he has been having all sorts of thoughts he never had before. If his girlfriend knew about it, perhaps, she would try to get away from him. Fang Su Jin widened her eyes as she watched Zhang Yi Hai approaching her slowly. She thought that he was going to kiss her again. But instead, the man buried his face in her neck as he hugged her. She tried to wriggle out of his embrace, but he was holding her tightly. ¡°Su Jin, don¡¯t move.¡± His voice was a silent plead. ¡°I don¡¯t know if I¡¯m going to be able to hold it any longer if you continue to move around.¡± Fang Su Jin stayed still. ¡°Then? Let me go back to my room?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t. It¡¯s already toote.¡± Zhang Yi Hai kissed a spot on her neck, making her shiver. ¡°Just let me hug you like this for a while, alright?¡± ¡°Hmm...¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. She stayed obediently in his arms, letting him kiss her face and nuzzling his nose against her skin. Her face turned redder as she felt his hot body against hers. Everything was making her dizzier. Chapter 512 - 512 You’re Back! 512 You¡¯re Back! Fang Su Jin woke up in the morning and stared at the ceiling with a dazed look on her face. The memory fromst night came over and her face turned a little warmer. She covered her face with both hands and rolled around the bed a few times. Thinking of how she was kissed by Zhang Li Xust night made her shy. Until this time, she could feel that her lips were a little swollen from his kisses. Last night, Zhang Yi Hai hugged her for a very long time. When he finally calmed down, Fang Su Jin then took her chance to escape to her room. She could sense that she was in a really dangerous situationst night. That if she continued to stay around, perhaps they would do something really bad. Moreover, this all started after she told Zhang Yi Hai that she loved him. Fang Su Jin inhaled a deep breath and breathed out slowly to calm down. She thought of what would happen if they both gave into temptation and do the deed. Actually, if Zhang Yi Hai coaxed her a little bit, perhaps she would not mind giving herself to him. She had confirmed her feelings for him and being intimate was something normal for a couple who was in love. ..... But Zhang Yi Hai was a careful person. He would not touch her before they were both ready for it. However, they were both without any preparationst night. Fang Su Jin stayed in her room for a while and finally get up once she had sorted out her thoughts. She came out of her room after taking a shower. The house was quiet when she walked out. Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s bedroom door was slightly ajar, but the man was nowhere to be seen. Zhang Yi Hai should have gone to his ss. She remembered him saying that he had a morning ss and would only return to the apartment to apany her after hees back. Fang Su Jin was about to take another step when she noticed something on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s bed. Seeing the alpaca doll from thest time he yed with the w machine made herugh. It seemed quite strange for a man like him to have a plush toy on his bed. Did he sleep while hugging the plush toy? Fang Su Jin did not ponder too long about it. With a grumbling stomach, Fang Su Jin walked into the kitchen, wanting to find something to eat. She walked past the dining area and saw a few paper bags on the table. She remembered that the dining table was clearedst night. Fang Su Jin went closer to check on it and saw a sticky note on the bag. She picked up the note and smiled at his message. She peeked into the bag to look at the breakfast that he had bought for her. Surprisingly, there was quite a lot of food inside. Fang Su Jin picked up an egg tart and took a bite. The pastry was crispy and ky while the egg custard was sweet. It should be one of the best egg tarts that she had eaten. She looked into another bag and finally pulled out a bowl of minced chicken porridge. Fang Su Jin grabbed the bags of food and walked into the kitchen. As the food was reheated in the microwave, Fang Su Jin went to get her phone to text Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°Thank you for the breakfast.¡± The microwave stopped and Fang Su Jin took out her food cautiously. When she returned to the dining table again, Zhang Yi Hai already sent her a reply. ¡°Su Jin, good morning. Eat your breakfast slowly. I wille back in the afternoon. Where do you want to go out and y?¡± Fang Su Jin ate her breakfast slowly as she thought of any ce she wanted to go. Actually, she did not mind going anywhere as long as she was with him. They can stay in the apartment as long as he was apanying her. However, she was going back to Y City tomorrow. She wanted to go and y with her boyfriend and make a lot of memories together. While she ate, Fang Su Jin continued to look for a ce for them to go. It should not be anywhere too far. It should not be any ce where they might run into someone who knew them. Fang Su Jin was tired after running into everyone she knew in F Country. She wanted to be alone with just her boyfriend. After her meal, Fang Su Jin decided to clean up the ce a little bit. Then, she sat in the living room to finish the sketch fromst night before Zhang Yi Hai tricked her with slices of fruit. Thinking of the tricks he pulled to kiss her made her feel that Zhang Yi Hai can be quite childish. He has always appeared as a very mature man. But after dating him, she found that this person liked to y tricks. The moment Fang Su Jin started to sketch, she was very focused. Fang Su Jin only looked up again when she heard some movement from the door. Soon, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s figure appeared in front of her. The two of them stared at each other for a while. Then, Fang Su Jin put her sketchbook down and walked over to her boyfriend¡¯s side. ¡°You¡¯re back!¡± Fang Su Jin could not stop smiling when she saw him. ¡°Un. I¡¯m back.¡± He leaned over to peck her on the lips. ¡°What did you do when I¡¯m not around?¡± It turned out that having someone waiting for him at home was a good feeling. ¡°Nothing much. Just doing a little sketch.¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. ¡°I thought that you mighte home a littleter.¡± ¡°Mmm... I was worried that someone might miss me when I¡¯m not around. I left as soon as my ss ended.¡± Zhang Yi Hai shed a teasing smile. ¡°Su Jin, tell me. Did you miss me?¡± Fang Su Jin bit her lips. Then, slowly, she nodded. ¡°I miss you.¡± Chapter 513 - 513 Helping You Recharge 513 Helping You Recharge After changing her clothes, Fang Su Jin went out with Zhang Yi Hai together. Perhaps, Fang Su Jin was worried that someone might recognize her with Zhang Yi Hai. Because of that, Fang Su Jin wore a cap to hide half of her face. Zhang Yi Hai gave her a lookover and chuckled, knowing very well what she was trying to do. ¡°What is it? You don¡¯t think that I look good?¡± Fang Su Jin looked at her clothes to check if there was something wrong with the way she was dressed. His lips curled into a smile. ¡°No. I think you¡¯re very cute.¡± No matter what she was wearing, Fang Su Jin was always adorable. It was just that... Zhang Yi Hai thought that it would be a little troublesome to find his chance to steal a few kisses. Seeing that his girlfriend was still worrying about her dress up, Zhang Yi Hai leaned over to kiss her lips, hoping that it would distract her mind. Just as he had thought, it was a little troublesome for him to steal a kiss. The cap was blocking her face and because of his height, he have to bend down a little more. Fang Su Jin looked at the person who had just kissed her and just like that, she stopped worrying about her dress. ¡°Come on.¡± Zhang Yi Hai stretched his hand to grab Fang Su Jin¡¯s tightly. ¡°We should go out now before it¡¯s toote.¡± ..... Zhang Yi Hai drove over to a slightly farther ce from his campus. The two of them went to have lunch at a restaurant together. After thinking about it for a long time, Fang Su Jin decided to go to an indoor yground. There were a lot of activities that they both could try. In the past, she has never had the chance to visit this ce. Fang Su jin heard that this ce was quite popr among young couples. It was said that the activities were fun and would help couples to strengthen their rtionship. Fortunately, they were both dressed up appropriately for the ce. There were a few obstacles that they have to go through together. Each time, Zhang Yi Hai would stay to encourage his girlfriend. Fang Su Jin was worrying that she might fall, while Zhang Yi Hai was telling her that she could rely on him and that he would not let her fall. The frightened look on her face as they crossed the thin bridge was too adorable. She was scared to go over, but Fang Su Jin was stillughing. Fortunately, Fang Su Jin gritted her teeth and trusted him, In the end, she managed to cross over sessfully. After ying around for a while, Fang Su Jin stayed in the corner of the room, with no energy left. She thought that the yground look easy. After all, there seemed to be a few kids ying around the yground as well. But after experiencing everything for herself, Fang Su Jin realized that they were not as easy as she thought. Looking at the young people who continued to y around the yground made her start to wonder if she was getting old. Looking around, it seemed that the people who came to y here were younger than her. Perhaps, this type of dating was not suitable for her. A bottle of drinking water appeared in front of her. Fang Su Jin raised her head and saw that Zhang Yi Hai was holding the bottle to give her. The bottle cap was already loosened. Fang Su Jin took a few mouthfuls of drinks and spoke, ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Tired?¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°Then, do you want to go home?¡± Fang Su Jin looked at the time and shook her head. ¡°It¡¯s still too early.¡± She wanted to stay around with Zhang Yi Hai a little longer. ¡°Let¡¯s go home after dinner.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Alright.¡± He walked around his girlfriend and hugged her from behind. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Fang Su Jin giggled as she tried to turn to look at him. However, Zhang Yi Hai was holding her tightly. ¡°Helping you to recharge.¡± He shed a smile before kissing her cheek. ¡°What do you want to do now? Should we go on another round?¡± Fang Su Jin had a look of horror on her face. The obstacle was quite tiring and she did not wish to go on another round. As she looked around, Fang Su Jin saw the basketball court at the center of the yground. ¡°Why don¡¯t you go and y basketball with those guys?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. ¡°I haven¡¯t seen you y in a long time.¡± Thest time she saw him y, it was Zhang Li Xue who had dragged her along. Back then, she had not paid too much attention to Zhang Yi Hai. However, she could remember that Zhang Yi Hai was always the brightest among the others. Zhang Yi Hai observed his girlfriend for a while. Then, he pulled her with him and let her sit down near the basketball court. After speaking with the teenagers at the court, Zhang Yi Hai went to his girlfriend again and let her hold his belongings. ¡°Su Jin, don¡¯t forget to cheer for me.¡± Fang Su Jin giggled. She pulled the front of his shirt and pecked him on the lips. A shy look appeared on her face. ¡°Well, this is for good luck.¡± Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. He went to the center and joined a few young boys to y basketball. Fang Su Jin sat at the side while watching him. In the beginning, Zhang Yi Hai was silently observing the boy¡¯s skills. Once he had seen enough, Zhang Yi Hai mercilessly attacked and scored some points. Fang Su Jin had always thought that Zhang Li Xue looked the coolest whenever she was on the basketball court. But seeing her boyfriend, her mind started to tilt to his side. The way he held the ball and went through the other yers and the way he shot the ball was too cool. Her heart fluttered. Fang Su Jin began to understand the reason why the girls at her school liked to watch the boys¡¯ games. Chapter 514 - 514 I Will Miss You 514 I Will Miss You The couple yed around in the yground for a long time and finally head home after dinner. By the time Zhang Yi Hai pulled over the car into the parking space, Fang Su Jin was too tired she became toozy to move. ¡°Do you want me to carry you?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked as he looked at his girlfriend. ¡°No. No. It¡¯s not too far from the elevator. Why would I need you to carry me? I¡¯m not that weak.¡± Fang Su Jin opened the door and alighted quickly. She forced herself to walk until they both returned to his apartment. As soon as she walked in, Fang Su Jin slumped on the sofa, toozy to make a move. Zhang Yi Hai could not help but chuckle as he look at his girlfriend. He changed his shoes to his slipper before walking over to his girlfriend. Then, he sat down on the sofa and put her legs on his thigh. Just as Fang Su Jin was wondering what Zhang Yi Hai was trying to do, the man started to massage her tired legs. A soft sigh escaped her. Fang Su Jin could not describe just howfortable it was to have her boyfriend massaging her legs. ¡°When is your flight tomorrow?¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s question dampened her mood a little bit. ..... At this time, Fang Su Jin wished that she could stay with her boyfriend a little longer and was not willing to think about leaving. However, they both knew that tomorrow, she was going to return to Y City. ¡°My flight is in the evening.¡± Fang Su Jin stared at her boyfriend and asked, ¡°Do you have ss tomorrow?¡± ¡°My ss ended in the afternoon,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°I¡¯ll send you to the airport tomorrow, alright?¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. Thinking that this would be thest night she will be staying with him made her heart grow heavier. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai,¡± Fang Su Jin called his name after a long silence between them. ¡°You must remember to study hard, alright?¡± ¡°Alright. I promise that I won¡¯t disappoint you.¡± Fang Su Jin heaved a heavy sigh. She thought of how much she would be missing Zhang Yi Hai when she had to return to Y City tomorrow. As the thought came to her mind, Fang Su Jin sat up andy her head on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s chest. Her arms wrapped around his waist tightly. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, I will miss you.¡± His lips turned into a smile. He too would be missing Fang Su Jin a lot. He lowered his head and looked at the person who was rubbing her head against his chest. There was a fire burning inside him. However, Zhang Yi Hai had to suppress that thought away. He wanted to spend his time with Fang Su Jin like this a little bit more, where he could hug the person he loved without them doing anything else. He quite liked the feeling of hugging his girlfriend like this. Moreover... it was still too early for them to be moving to another stage. He thought that he should let Fang Su Jin befortable with announcing their rtionship to everyone first before they could get intimate. He wanted to let her parents know that he was dating their daughter first. Only then would he be more at ease. For that, he first has to fulfill his promise to her. He has to study hard and get good grades. Zhang Yi Hai was still picturing their future together when he realized that something was a little off. He lowered his gaze and saw that his girlfriend had fallen asleep in his arms. He could not help but chuckle at this scene in front of him. It seemed that Fang Su Jin was too tired after ying around for a long time. However... was it alright for her to fall asleep in his arms like this? Did she trust him so much that she would lower her guard like this? Zhang Yi Hai continued to hug his girlfriend in his arms for a long time. After waiting for a few minutes, Zhang Yi Hai carried her into the guest¡¯s room and tucked her into bed. He lowered his head to kiss her cheek before finally leaving the bedroom. ... The next day, Fang Su Jin stayed in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s apartment until the man returned home in the afternoon. The couple had their lunch together before they left for the airport. On their way to the airport, the couple did not talk that much. Both of them were feeling under the weather, knowing that Fang Su Jin was going to return to Y City. The next time they could see each other was probably a few weeks or monthster. Fang Su Jin thought that visiting Zhang Yi Hai in Capital City once in a while would be good. However, she could not do it frequently. Zhang Yi Hai was going to be busy with his study and Fang Su Jin did not want to disturb him that much. As they both arrived at the airport, Zhang Yi Hai helped Fang Su Jin with some procedures before apanying her until it was time for her to head into the departure hall. The two of them sat on the steel chair, holding hands while reminding each other what they should do after Fang Su Jin left. For example, Zhang Yi Hai wanted to have a video call with her. Although he could not be where she was, seeing her face might help him to go through his days. Soon, the announcement for Fang Su Jin¡¯s flight was announced. Zhang Yi Hai walked his girlfriend to the entrance before pulling her over to kiss her lips. None of the passersby seemed to mind this scene at the airport. ¡°Remember to call me when you arrive,¡± Zhang Yi Hai reminded his girlfriend again. ¡°I know.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded obediently. ¡°Remember to miss me.¡± Her lips turned up slightly. ¡°I know.¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved a faint sigh. He kissed her lips one more time. Then, he hugged her tightly and nuzzled his nose in her long hair. Zhang Yi Hai then whispered, ¡°Fang Su Jin, I love you.¡± Chapter 515 - 515 Wedding Preparation 515 Wedding Preparation After a few weeks she returned to Y city, Fang Su Jin finally went out to see her best friend, Zhang Li Xue. The girl was going to have a wedding in a few months and Fang Su Jin nned to help with the wedding preparation as well. Fang Su Jin headed to Zhang¡¯s residence to pick up her friend. Then, they headed together to the bridal shop. As soon as they arrived, Fang Su Jin helped to get the wheelchair and pushed her into the shop. As she stopped in the lounge, Zhang Li Xue patted her friend¡¯s hand and shed a mischievous smile. ¡°Thank you, my good sister-inw.¡± The corner of her lips twitched. ¡°Zhang Li Xue!¡± Her cheek already turned red from the tease. Zhang Li Xue giggled happily. ¡°Alright, I was only trying to prepare myself for the future.¡± ¡°Be careful that you might identally call me that when we¡¯re in front of others.¡± Fang Su Jin knew that her friend liked to joke around and did not mind it. However, she still worried that Zhang Li Xue might say the wrong thing in front of her mother. At this time, Fang Su Jin was still thinking of how she was going to tell her parents she was dating Zhang Yi Hai. Moreover, she was worried about how Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s parents were going to react when they knew about this news. ¡°En. I understand.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll be very careful.¡± When Zhang Li Xue knew that her best friend and little brother were dating, Zhang Li Xue had already promised that she will keep this secret and help them to hide their rtionship. ..... Once upon a time, Fang Su Jin had helped her to hide her rtionship with Bai Qi. This time, of course, Zhang Li Xue had to help them. A consultant appeared and greeted the friends. She alternated her gazes between the two friends and spoke, ¡°Hello! My name is He Miao. May I ask, which one of you is the bride?¡± Fang Su Jin pointed at her friend. ¡°It¡¯s her.¡± The consultant turned to Zhang Li Xue and smiled. ¡°You...¡± She noticed that the girl was seated in the wheelchair and suddenly recalled something. ¡°Ah, you¡¯re Miss Zhang, right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Mmm... Mrs. Qi mentioned that you are stopping by to look at the dresses today,¡± He Miao spoke. She looked at the book in her hand and finally found the notes she wrote earlier. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I almost did not recognize you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue naturally did not mind these things. In the past, she often heard from her aunt that life as a wedding nner was quite hectic and crazy. Moreover, there were a few more months before their wedding banquet would happen. Usually, it took months to n a wedding. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s uing wedding could be considered on short notice. But fortunately, her Aunt Yun was previously a wedding nner and had a lot of contacts. This was helping to make it easier for them to n the wedding. The consultant took them into a special lounge and let the other staff bring in some refreshments for them. Zhang Li Xue and Fang Su Jin ate their snacks while listening to He Miao¡¯s advice on the wedding dress. Then, Zhang Li Xue told He Miao about the kind of dress she was looking for. She was hoping to wear something that¡¯s convenient for her to move around. It should not be anything extravagant, but enough to make Bai Qi mesmerized when he saw her walking down the aisle. After a while, the consultant took out a few catalogs to show her a few pictures of thetest dresses from their shop. As Zhang Li Xue was looking at the pictures, Fang Su Jin leaned in to help her choose a few dresses as well. Her task this time was to tell Zhang Li Xue if the dress would look good on her. In the end, the two of them chose a few designs and the consultant called the assistant to take out a few dresses and let them have a look. Zhang Li Xue was considering wearing a dress with an open back. But as she was going to ask her best friend for her opinion, Zhang Li Xue saw that Fang Su Jin was looking at another dress with a faint smile on her face. The words she wanted to say were stuck in her throat. Then, Zhang Li Xue smiled brightly. ¡°Su Jin.¡± ¡°En?¡± Fang Su Jin turned around. ¡°Why don¡¯t you try on the dress?¡± Fang Su Jin stared at her friend in disbelief. ¡°You... I¡¯m not the one who¡¯s getting married. Why would I try the dresses?¡± ¡°Well, it¡¯s not convenient for me to wear the dress in my current situation,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°You can consider helping me. Put on the dresses and let me see if it¡¯s good. Anyway, our size shouldn¡¯t be that different, right?¡± Zhang Li Xue gave her friend a lookover. Her gaze stayed on Fang Su Jin¡¯s chest for a few seconds longer. It seemed that Fang Su Jin¡¯s chest was a littlerger. She recalled that Fang Su Jin liked going to a vegetarian restaurants. In the past, she had seen Fang Su Jin drinking some papaya soup. Zhang Li Xue wondered if it was already toote for her if she started to drink them as well. Zhang Li Xue retracted her gaze and looked at the consultant. ¡°Is it alright if my friend helps to try those dresses?¡± The consultant nodded. ¡°It¡¯s alright. After all, it is your first visit. You can try them and see which one you like best.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at Fang Su Jin again. ¡°You hear that? Su Jin, help me, alright?¡± Fang Su Jin hesitated. Seeing Zhang Li Xue¡¯s pleading look, Fang Su Jin decided to agree. ¡°Alright then. I¡¯ll just have to be your model, right?¡± ¡°En. En.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Su Jin, you¡¯re the best!¡± ¡°Miss Fang.¡± The shop consultant smiled. ¡°Please,e with me.¡± With a sigh, Fang Su Jin followed the consultant to the fitting room to get changed. Chapter 516 - 516 The Model was Very Beautiful 516 The Model was Very Beautiful Zhang Li Xue continued to browse through the catalog while Fang Su Jin went into the fitting room to change into the dress. After a few minutes, Zhang Li Xue raised her head again upon hearing the noise. The consultant led Fang Su Jin into the room and let her stand at the center. ¡°Miss Zhang, this is the first dress you chose.¡± It was a short sleeve dress with a low neckline. The skirt gathered around her waist and cascaded down. Thece gave the dress a vintage look. Zhang Li Xue thought that this dress really emphasized Fang Su Jin¡¯s curve at the right ce. It made her look slim and tall. Fang Su Jin cleared her throat, noticing that her friend has been staring at her for a long time. ¡°You... Li Xue, why are you looking at me like that?¡± Zhang Li Xue blinked and retracted her gaze. ¡°I was just thinking that this dress looked very pretty on you.¡± A faint sigh escaped her. Zhang Li Xue took out her phone and said, ¡°Turn around for me.¡± ¡°What are you going to do?¡± ¡°Of course, I should take some pictures andpare which looks the best.¡± Fang Su Jin narrowed her eyes. Seeing that her friend was seated in the wheelchair, Fang Su Jin decided that Zhang Li Xue was not trying to trick her. ..... She spun around in the wedding dress to let Zhang Li Xue have a good view. The corner of her lips tilted up as she shot the video and snapped a few photos of her friend. Fang Su Jin changed into five dresses that Zhang Li Xue had chosen. Each of them had different styles and designs. In the end, Zhang Li Xue decided that she was interested in two designs. However, as she could not make her decision, Zhang Li Xue nned toe with her mother the next time and ask for her opinion. Fang Su Jin heaved a breath of relief when she no longer have to change into a new dress. She did not think that changing clothes and modeling for Zhang Li Xue would be tiring. Seeing that she did not have to try another dress, Fang Su Jin went with the consultant to change out the wedding dress. Most dresses were quite tricky and would need someone to help her take them off. Seeing that Fang Su Jin had gone back into the fitting room, Zhang Li Xue began to look at the photos of Fang Su Jin in the wedding dresses again. She picked out a few that looked good on Fang Su Jin and decided to send the best-looking one to Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, what do you think of this dress?¡± Once she pressed the send button, Zhang Li Xue waited in the lounge with a mischievous smile on her face. Zhang Yi Hai was in the middle of having a meal with his friends when he noticed the new message. Seeing that it was from his sister, Zhang Yi Hai clicked on the message absentmindedly. However, the moment he saw the picture, Zhang Yi Hai could not help but spew the food in his mouth. Then, he started to cough violently. Tang Yin stared at Zhang Yi Hai in disbelief. At this time, there was some rice sticking on his face after Zhang Yi Hai spew them on him. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Zhang Yi Hai grabbed a few tissue papers and started to help Tang Yin wipe the rice on his face. ¡°It was an ident.¡¯ Liu Jin stared at Zhang Yi Hai for a long time. It seemed that this was the first time that he had seen Zhang Yi Hai losing hisposure. ¡°Yi Hai, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± ¡°Nothing. My sister sent me a message to prank me.¡± Seeing that Tang Yin¡¯s face was now cleaned, Zhang Yi Hai sat on his chair again. ¡°Tang Yin, the next meal will be on me. You can choose whatever you like, wherever you like.¡± Tang Yin thought that having Zhang Yi Hai spewing food on his face was not so bad after all. At least, he would get a free meal! He was already nning to make Zhang Yi Hai treat him to a feast. Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze and ate his meal quietly. However, the photo he saw earlier continued to appear in his mind. He wanted to peek at them again. However, it was not convenient with his friends around. After taking a few more bites, Zhang Yi Hai stood up and looked at his friends. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I still have an important matter to deal with. I will have to leave now.¡± Without waiting for his friends to reply, Zhang Yi Hai lifted his tray and leave the cafeteria. He went to a quiet ce and clicked on his sister¡¯s message again. A photo of his girlfriend in a wedding dress appeared on his screen, making his heartbeat go faster. The dress that Fang Su Jin was wearing was very modest, but she still looked good. Zhang Yi Hai stared at the photo for a long time to appreciate Fang Su Jin¡¯s beauty in this dress. He clicked the save button before deciding to send his reply to his sister. ¡°Sister, what do you mean by this?¡± Once he pressed the send button, Zhang Yi Hai stood still and waited for his sister¡¯s reply. Fortunately, he did not have to wait for too long. ¡°Su Jin is helping me to choose a wedding dress. What do you think? Is the one I send to you look pretty?¡± Zhang Yi Hai did not care much about the dress. He only thought that the model was very beautiful. Before Zhang Yi Hai could send a reply, his sister had already sent him another message. ¡°I have a few more photos with me. Zhang Yi Hai, do you want to look at them?¡± Zhang Yi Hai was tempted. But he also knew that his sister would not be so generous as to send him the pictures without a reason. He gritted his teeth and sent his reply, ¡°Sister, what do you want?¡± Zhang Li Xue had a mischievous smile on her face, knowing that her brother had taken the bait. Chapter 517 - 517 This is Not What You Have Promised 517 This is Not What You Have Promised Zhang Yi Hai gritted his teeth as he pressed the send button. He had imagined all sorts of things that his sister would ask him to give in order to get a few more photos of his girlfriend. He was even prepared to pay a certain amount of money to buy those photos. In the end, his sister only wanted him to send a voice message, saying that he was the best sister in the whole world. Zhang Yi Hai did not expect that the request would be too childish. He was not willing to do it. However, thinking of seeing Fang Su Jin dressing up prettily in a wedding dress made him reluctant. Even if he was not willing... Even if it was too embarrassing, Zhang Yi Hai could only send this voice recording. A few minutes passed after Zhang Yi Hai sent the voice recording. However, he had not received the photo that his sister had promised to send. Zhang Yi Hai was beginning to worry that perhaps, his sister had changed her mind. Just as he was about to call his sister, the photo that his sister had promised finally arrived. Zhang Yi Hai clicked on the message and realized that his sister had tricked him. What his sister sent him was not the photo of his girlfriend, but a few wedding dresses on a mannequin. ..... The corner of his lips began to twitch. He did not care about his sister¡¯s wedding dress. What he wanted to see was his girlfriend! After a while, Zhang Yi Hai decided to call his sister. ¡°Sister, why did you send me these photos? This is not what you have promised.¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke the moment the call was connected. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, you better read the message carefully. I told you that I have several photos with me. Of course, I was referring to photos of my wedding dress.¡± Zhang Yi Hai tapped his finger on his screen and read the messages again. His sister only said that she had a few photos with her. She never specify that it was Fang Su JIn¡¯s photos. It seemed that his sister was really ying tricks on him. Zhang Yi Hai had the urge to beat someone, but he knew that he could not be angry at his sister. It was he who was too eager and misunderstood. On the other line, Zhang Li Xue wasughing happily. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, why don¡¯t you help me to choose which dress would look good on me?¡± Zhang Yi Hai was toozy to speak to his sister. ¡°Alright, don¡¯t be angry,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°I¡¯m sending that photo to give you encouragement. Study hard so that you can make Su Jin wear a wedding dress in the future.¡± The look on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face changed as he imagined seeing Fang Su Jin in a wedding dress. It made his heartbeat elerate. This was also what he was nning to do. From the beginning when he dated Fang Su Jin, Zhang Yi Hai has always been serious. This was also the reason why he has been working very hard. After being together with her, this desire of wanting to marry her quickly had only gone stronger. ¡°Sister, I know what I am doing,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about me.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°Then, work hard.¡± Fang Su Jin came out of the changing room again just as Zhang Li Xue had hung up the phone with her brother. Her steps halted upon noticing the strange smile on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s friends. Her instinct was telling her that she should avoid this situation very soon. That smile... Fang Su Jin knew well that her best friend was up to no good. It was also the kind of smile that Zhang Yi Hai would make whenever he was about to pull a trick. The siblings were too simr. However, Zhang Li Xue noticed her presence before she could make an escape. ¡°Su Jin!¡± Zhang Li Xue waved her hands at her. Fang Su Jin had no other choice but to walk over to her friend. ¡°Li Xue, why do you look so happy?¡± Zhang Li Xue giggled happily. ¡°Come. Listen to this.¡± She pulled out her phone and yed the video recording that Zhang Yi Hai sent to her earlier. ¡°Zhang Li Xue, you¡¯re the best sister in the world.¡± Fang Su Jin was startled when she heard her boyfriend¡¯s words. Although the Zhang siblings were very close, it was also strange for Zhang Yi Hai to be saying something like this. ¡°My brotherplimented me like this. How can I not be happy?¡± ¡°How did you threaten him?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°It¡¯s a secret.¡± The consultant walked over and showed Zhang Li Xue the dresses that she had looked at earlier. ¡°Miss Zhang, can I put your name into the schedule in the next two days?¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll think about the dress that I looked at earlier and make my decision soon.¡± Zhang Li Xue pointed at the two dresses that she had chosen. ¡°I think I like these two the best. Help me to keep these two first.¡± The consultant asked Zhang Li Xue a few more questions. Then, Zhang Li Xue pulled another catalog and showed it to the consultant. ¡°Miss He, as for the maid of honor¡¯s dresses, can you find a dress with this cutting?¡± Just now, when Fang Su Jin was trying on a few dresses, Zhang Li Xue thought that the cutting looked the best on her friend. ¡°Su Jin, what do you think? Do you like this cutting?¡± Fang Su Jin also thought that the cutting looked nice to her. Anyway, this would be Zhang Li Xue¡¯s special day. Fang Su Jin did not mind much about the dress she would be wearing. But it was also not a surprise for Zhang Li Xue to understand her preferences well as they have been friends for a very long time. The two friends spent a few hours looking at the dresses. Then, they went for a meal before Fang Su Jin sent Zhang Li Xue back to her parents¡¯ house. When she arrived home, Fang Su JIn went into her room and slumped her body on the mattress. She took out her phone and dialed a number. After a few rings, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face appeared on the phone. Noticing the way Zhang Yi Hai was looking at her made her blush. The person did not say anything but continued to stare at her. ¡°You... why are you looking at me like that?¡± Chapter 518 - 518 Final Examination Schedule 518 Final Examination Schedule ¡°If I don¡¯t look at my girlfriend, then who else should I be looking at?¡± He let out a cough. ¡°Anyway, I think she¡¯s very pretty,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. His words made her cheek grew redder. Fang Su Jin could not understand why did Zhang Yi Hai suddenly tell her these sweet words. ¡°What did you do today?¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. Of course, he was not going to tell his girlfriend that his sister had sent a photo of her in a wedding dress. ¡°I went to apany your sister to look at a few wedding dresses,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Right. I have mentioned to you about this, right?¡± Then, she started to tell Zhang Yi Hai about the dresses she saw and the dresses that Zhang Li Xue chose. However, she did not mention anything about putting on a few wedding dresses for Zhang Li Xue to see. Fang Su Jin thought that it was embarrassing to tell Zhang Yi Hai about this matter. She did not want Zhang Yi Hai to think that she was sending hints that she wanted to get married. Since Fang Su Jin did not mention trying out a few dresses, Zhang Yi Hai could not find a reason to ask her about it. ¡°Did you see any dresses you like?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. Fang Su Jin smiled. ¡°I went there to apany your sister to find her dress. What¡¯s the use of seeing if there¡¯s any that I like?¡± ¡°Well, it mighte to use someday.¡± Zhang Yi Hai started to imagine seeing Fang Su Jin standing in front of him, wearing a wedding dress. ..... The thought made his body a little hot. This was all his sister¡¯s fault. What encouragement? He only grew restless after seeing the photo of his girlfriend in a wedding dress. The image of Fang Su Jin in a wedding dress stayed in his mind for a very long time. The two of them stared at each other without saying a word. Fang Su Jin could not help but think that the atmosphere had gotten a little strange. Then, she started to wonder what Zhang Yi Hai meant by his words earlier... Too many thoughts came to her mind and each of them would only make her face turn redder. She already reminded herself not to think too much, but in the end, she was still thinking too much. Zhang Yi Hai coughed, wanting to dispel the silence between them, ¡°Anyway, I have something to tell you.¡± Fang Su Jin was relieved that Zhang Yi Hai was changing the subject. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°The final examination schedule is out,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Starting next month, the examination period will begin.¡± ¡°That was quick.¡± ¡°Mhm... They wanted the student to be prepared. This was why they had released the schedule earlier,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said.¡±I have looked at my schedule. It seemed that I will finish my exam in ten days.¡± He only has a few papers that he will have to sit for a final exam. However, because of an elective he chose, there was arge gap between his papers with thest one. If it was not because of hisst paper, Zhang Yi Hai would be able to return to Y City quickly to be by his girlfriend¡¯s side. Fortunately, his sister already knew about their rtionship and had agreed to help them hide it from their parents. Zhang Yi Hai also hoped that his sister and brother-inw would help him to date Fang Su Jin secretly. They only have to stay underground for a month until their examination resultes out. Fang Su Jin had agreed that if his results were good, the two of them would tell their elders that they were seeing each other. This was what Zhang Yi Hai was looking forward to the most. He loved Fang Su Jin and was sure of his feelings for her. Because of that, he wanted to be seen with her and let others that the beautiful woman is his girlfriend. Sneaking around was fun, but he would rather date Fang Su Jin openly. ¡°Then, sent me a copy of your scheduleter,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke after a while. She stood up from her bed and walked over to her desk. She looked at the calendar and started to mark Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s exam period on it. Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. ¡°What are you going to do with it?¡± ¡°Of course, as your girlfriend, I need to send you some words of encouragement on the day you will be having a paper.¡± The word ¡®encourage¡¯ triggered something in his mind and the photo that his sister had sent to him earlier reappeared in his mind. Right now, Zhang Yi Hai had enough encouragement to study hard for his future. Fang Su Jin looked at the calendar again and noted that it would not be too long before Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s examination will start. Previously, she had told him that she woulde to Capital City to visit him again. But seeing that he was going to be busy with his exam, Fang Su Jin began to wonder if it would be a good idea for her to visit her boyfriend. After all, she did not want to disturb him. Thest time she stayed in Capital City for a couple of days, Zhang Yi Hai has been busy taking her out to y instead of reading his books. Fang Su Jin understood that he wanted to spend time with her. However, she thought that his study should be the most important. She could not let his grade slip because of dating. A sigh escaped her. This was also fine. At least, the two of them could be together after he finished his exam. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, when is your final paper?¡± ¡°It should be on the twenty-eighth.¡± Fang Su Jin circled the date. A faint smile appeared on her face. Fang Su Jin wondered if it would be a good idea toe to surprise Zhang Yi Hai in the Capital City on thest day of his paper. Chapter 519 - 519 Missing Him Too Much 519 Missing Him Too Much Fang Su Jin thought that he would not be able to see her boyfriend until his final exam. She did not want to disturb his study and was busy with helping Zhang Li Xue¡¯s wedding. Therefore, Fang Su Jin did not expect that the man would appear in front of her two weekster. As arranged, Fang Su Jin was supposed to pick up Zhang Li Xue from her house and drive her over to the bridal store for her fitting. She pulled over her vehicle and walked to the door as usual. She pressed the doorbell and unexpectedly, the person who opened the door was Zhang Yi Hai. Fang Su Jin looked at the tall man in front of her with a dazed look on her face. She wondered if perhaps, she has been missing him too much that she started to imagine things. Suddenly, Zhang Yi Hai leaned over until their faces were a few inches apart. ¡°Su Jin, are not going toe in?¡± His voice was a whisper. Because of that, his voice sounded deeper and sexier. Fang Su Jin¡¯s cheek reddened, noticing their closeness. She finally believed that the person in front of her was real. However, as she recalled where they were, Fang Su Jin quickly took a step back. Then, she looked around, worried that someone might see them together. ¡°You...¡± Fang Su Jin looked at the man anxiously. ¡°Why are you here?¡± ¡°You didn¡¯te over to visit me. Of course, I have toe here and see you.¡± ..... Fang Su Jin looked at him in disbelief. Then, she started to worry about his study. ¡°Aren¡¯t you supposed to be busy with your final exam? Zhang Yi Hai, don¡¯t y around, alright?¡± Seeing that a certain someone was worrying about his finals more than he was made him feel quite happy. Fang Su Jin¡¯s concern showed that she really cared about him. ¡°I¡¯m joking with you.¡± His lips tilted to a faint smile. ¡°My mom asked me toe home for a fitting. I will only stay for the weekends.¡± Because of his sister¡¯s wedding, his mother nned to make a new suit for him and his father. He could only find the time toe back and go for a fitting. It was only then that Fang Su Jin felt more at ease. She took time to watch Zhang Yi Hai for a while longer. Her heart was about to burst from missing him too much. ¡°Is that Su Jin?¡± The voice snapped them both out of their trances. Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze and took a few deep breaths to calm down. Then she looked up again and greeted the elderdy in front of her. ¡°Auntie.¡± ¡°Hey, it¡¯s really you. I thought that I heard your voice.¡± Li Qin Yao smiled. ¡°Why are you standing outside and noting in?¡± She turned to her son and frowned. ¡°Yi Hai, why didn¡¯t you invite the guest inside?¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved helplessly. ¡°Mom, I already invited Sister Fang in.¡± Fang Su Jin could not help but snicker. The person in front of her was really good at shifting the way he addressed her. A few minutes ago, she was still Su Jin and now, he had smoothly called her Sister Fang again. ¡°Su Jin, are you in a hurry?¡± Li Qin Yao asked. ¡°Li Xue is still in the middle of getting ready. Come on in first. Auntie had prepared some snacks. Why don¡¯t you try them first before you go out?¡± Fang Su Jin followed them into the house to wait for her friend. Initially, she wanted toe in and wait, but Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s appearance was too sudden. He took her by surprise. As she walked in, Li Qin Yao sat with her in the living room and chatted with her before her daughter woulde out. However, she soon noticed that something was a little strange. Usually, her son would spend his time in his room and look at theputer for a long time. It was strange to see him sitting in the living room like this. Especially when there was a guest at home. ¡°Yi Hai, what are you doing here?¡± Li Qin Yao asked as she looked at her son. ¡°Usually, don¡¯t you always spend your time looking at theputer?¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her head and covered her mouth to hide the smile on her face. Of course, she knew well that Zhang Yi Hai was only staying around in the living room because she was there. ¡°Mom, didn¡¯t you say that my sister is going out?¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°It¡¯s rare for me toe back. I think I should go and apany my sister out.¡± Li Qin Yao thought that this was also a good idea. Usually, it was Fang Su Jin who would often apany her daughter to the bridal store. Li Qin Yao had always thought that it was troublesome for Fang Su Jin to drive her daughter around. Moreover, her wheelchair was quite heavy as well. Even though Fang Su Jin did not seem to mind it, Li Qin Yao thought that it was too hard for Fang Su Jin to help her daughter alone. Zhang Li Xue seemed to be enjoying nning her wedding slowly with her friend helping her out. Meanwhile, she too was busy organizing a few matters regarding her wedding at home. Making a list of people they have to invite, figuring out the menu for the wedding, and a lot more. When she got married years ago, it was her mother-inw who helped with everything. Now that she had to do a lot of things by herself, Li Qin Yao thought that nning a wedding was quite tiring. ¡°Is it alright for you to apany them?¡± Li Qin Yao asked. ¡°Are you not busy with your work and study?¡± She knew that her son was usually busy with some matter with hispany. This was the reason he would often sit down in front of hisputer. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°I should take my eyes off theputer once in a while.¡± He nced at his girlfriend and smiled when his mother was not looking at him. It was a rare chance for him to meet his girlfriend. Of course, he wanted to spend a bit more time with her. Chapter 520 - 520 The Biggest Lightbulb 520 The Biggest Lightbulb Zhang Li Xue came into the living room and saw that her brother and her friend were together in the living room. Her gaze alternated between the couple before she finally looked at her mother. At this time, her brother was stealing a few nces at Fang Su Jin. However, her mother did not seem to notice what her son was trying to do. After watching them for a while, Zhang Li Xue finally made her presence noticed. ¡°Su Jin, you¡¯re here.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at her friend and lowered her gaze again. Knowing that Zhang Li Xue was the only one who knew about her rtionship with Zhang Yi Hai made her shy. ¡°I¡¯m ready. Should we go now?¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Mommy, we¡¯re going.¡± ¡°Li Xue, let your brother drive you to the bridal shop,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke when she saw that her daughter was about to leave. ¡°This way, you can have someone to carry the wheelchair for you.¡± Her gaze shifted to her brother. Zhang Li Xue could guess that this should be her brother¡¯s idea ¡°Alright, Mommy.¡± Since her brother had volunteered, Zhang Li Xue nned to use this driver well. After a while, Zhang Li Xue sat at the back and stared at her brother through the rear mirror. Their eyes met briefly and Zhang Li Xue rolled her eyes. ¡°Alright, the two of you better not try to feed me with dog food. Otherwise, who knew if your secret will stay safe with me.¡± ..... At this time, Fang Su Jin was sitting on the passenger¡¯s side while Zhang Yi Hai drive them to the bridal shop. Fang Su Jin quickly pulled her hand away from her boyfriend upon hearing her friend¡¯s threat. Then, she shot Zhang Yi Hai a sharp look, warning him not to try to do anything funny. ¡°You... concentrate on the road.¡± Zhang Yi Hai heaved a sigh. He knew that his sister was joking around, but Fang Su Jin was still shy around his sister. He only wanted to hold his girlfriend¡¯s hand while he still can. Then, he will need to return to Capital City again and prepare for his final exam. However, Zhang Yi Hai was also aware that without his sister¡¯s help, it would be hard for him to go on a date with his girlfriend. He had no choice but to allow this lightbulb toe with him on a date. Of course, Zhang Li Xue would be angry if she hear her brother had called her the lightbulb. In her opinion, the biggest lightbulb in this situation was her brother. After all, Fang Su Jin was supposed to be apanying her to the bridal shop to look at her dress again. It was a coincidence that Zhang Yi Hai was around to act as their driver. The car finally arrived at the bridal shop. Zhang Yi Hai helped his sister to get down from the vehicle and let her sit in the wheelchair. Then, he pushed her into the shop. The moment Zhang Yi Hai saw the wedding dresses around the shop, his expression began to change again. He recalled the photo that he had kept on his phone and wondered if he could see his girlfriend wearing a wedding dress this time. The three of them waited for a couple of minutes before the consultant, He Miao greeted them in the waiting room. Her eyes lit up the moment she saw Zhang Li Xue. Then, He Miao seemed to notice that an extra person wasing with them this time. ¡°Miss Zhang, this is...¡± Zhang Li Xue followed the consultant¡¯s gaze and introduced, ¡°This is my brother.¡± The consultant¡¯s expression eased up. Then, she looked at Zhang Li Xue again. ¡°Miss Zhang, the dress that you requested arrived this morning. Would you like to see it?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at the consultant in puzzlement. ¡°Which dress?¡± ¡°The maid of honor,¡± He Miao said. ¡°Previously, didn¡¯t you ask me to find a certain style for Miss Fang? The dress is here.¡± Zhang Li Xue sat up straight. ¡°Really? Then, show it to me.¡± The consultant turned to another shop assistant and asked her to bring the dress that she mentioned earlier. While waiting for the shop assistant to get the dress, He Miao showed a few dresses that she had found as well. ¡°Miss Zhang, we also have a few more dresses of the same color. Last time, you mentioned that there will be two more bridesmaids with you.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at the photo that the consultant was showing her. For her wedding, Zhang Li Xue asked her college roommates, Mao Xin Yi and Zhuang Li to be her bridesmaid. The two have agreed and will being to Y City in a few weeks to look at the dresses she had prepared. Zhang Li Xue chose a few styles and shot a few photos to send them over to her friends. After waiting for a while, the shop assistant finally returned with the dress for Fang Su Jin. Zhang Li Xue looked at the dress and was satisfied with it. She turned to Fang Su Jin and asked, ¡°Su Jin, what do you think? Is it pretty? Is it to your liking?¡± Fang Su Jin reached to touch the dress and smiled. ¡°It looks good.¡± ¡°Then, Miss Fang, would you like to go in and try the dress?¡± He Miao spoke. ¡°We can make some alterations if necessary.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. Then, he followed another shop assistant to the fitting room to try the dress. While waiting for Fang Su Jin to return, Zhang Li Xue continued to look at some photos of dresses for her friend. Then, she seemed to realize that her brother was sitting beside her. She had almost forgotten that Zhang Yi Hai was also at this bridal shop. Zhang Li Xue thought that this brother was too lucky. Coincidentally, the dress that she was looking for Fang Su Jin arrived just in time for her brother wasing to apany them to this bridal shop. He will get to see Fang Su Jin dressed up prettily, right? Zhang Li Xue looked at her brother and clicked her tongue. ¡°Yi Hai, you¡¯re very lucky.¡± Chapter 521 - 521 Zhang Yi Hai was in a Hurry to Leave 521 Zhang Yi Hai was in a Hurry to Leave Zhang Yi Hai did not understand much about what his sister was talking about. However, a few minutester, he had to agree that he was quite lucky. The door was pushed open and Fang Su Jin walked out in a light pink tea-length dress. It was an off-shoulder dress, and Fang Su Jin¡¯s smooth and round shoulders could be seen. Time seemed to move very slowly as he watched Fang Su Jin walk over. Although this dress was not as pretty as the wedding dress that he had seen her wear before, Zhang Yi Hai was still mesmerized. Fang Su Jin was about to ask her friend what she think of the dress when she finally noticed the way Zhang Yi Hai has been staring at her. Suddenly, the words she wanted to speak were stuck in her throat. A cough snapped them both out of their trance. When Zhang Yi Hai turned around, he could see that his sister was looking at him while pointing her camera at him. It was not hard to guess that his sister was taking a photo of his dazed expression to ckmail him inter days. The look on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face was too fascinating. Zhang Li Xue could not help but wonder how would he react if Fang Su Jin really appeared in front of him in a wedding dress. ¡°How is it?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked with a smile. ¡°Do you think my Su Jin is pretty?¡± ..... Zhang Yi Hai wanted to argue with his sister when he heard her words. When did his girlfriend be his sister¡¯s? However, Zhang Yi Hai had to admit that his girlfriend really looked pretty. She was so pretty that he had forgotten to react. Zhang Li Xue went to look at the dress. Then she spoke to the consultant and asked for a little adjustment. Then, she had to make another appointment for both her friends toe for fittings. When she was done making a few arrangements, Zhang Li Xue turned around to see that her brother was flirting with Fang Su Jin. The two of them were standing at the corner and whispering sweet nothings. Initially, Zhang Li Xue wanted to tease them. However, seeing the smile on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face made her change her mind. Anyway, it was really not easy for them to meet, and Zhang Li Xue decided to let her brother off. But seeing them together like this made her miss her husband a little more. She wanted to go over and sprinkle some dog food on others as well. The three of them spent a long time at the bridal shop. Zhang Li Xue was only on her second fitting. Thest time she visited the bridal with her mother, she had finally made her decision on which dress she was going to wear. She had tried it once and thought that there should be some adjustment. After the second fitting, there will be a few more fittings until she was satisfied with the dress. ¡°Sister, where should we go next?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked as they entered the car. Previously, his mother had mentioned that his sister was going to visit a few ces. Other than visiting the bridal, he was also supposed to apany his sister to pick up something. ¡°Yi Hai, why don¡¯t you help me to visit the printing shop with Su Jin and pick up the invitation card?¡± Zhang Yi Hai was about to nod when he noticed that there was something strange with what her sister had said. ¡°Then, what about you?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her brother through the mirror and smiled. ¡°Send me to the hospital first. Then, the two of you can go and have a date.¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at his sister in surprise. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°If you¡¯re not willing to help me, then, I guess, I can go with Su Jin myself.¡± ¡°No. No. We¡¯ll definitely go to the printingpany and pick up your things,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Sister just sent me the address.¡± He needed to listen to his sister well before she could change her mind. ¡°Su Jin knows the ce. You can ask her to show you the way.¡± As his sister was heading to the hospital, Zhang Yi Hai quickly made a turn and drive over to the hospital. Knowing that he would be having a dateter on, put him in such a good mood. He did not have a lot of time to see his girlfriend and would not miss the time to have a date. The car was parked at the hospital¡¯s parking lot. Zhang Yi Hai helped his sister out and send her over to the department where his brother-inw was working at. Nurse Tian saw Zhang Li Xue and greeted her. ¡°Mrs. Bai, you¡¯re here.¡± She nced at Zhang Yi Hai and nodded to him as well. In the past, she often sees Zhang Yi Haiing to the hospital to visit Doctor Qi Zheng. ¡°Nurse Tian, is Doctor Bai around?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°Doctor Bai is still meeting with a patient¡¯s family,¡± Nurse Tian spoke. ¡°His meeting should be ending soon. You can go ahead and wait for him in his office.¡± ¡°Alright, the two of you can go now,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke as she turned to her brother. ¡°I won¡¯t keep you both with me. Just, don¡¯t forget to keep low and don¡¯t do anything strange in public.¡± ¡°Zhang Li Xue!¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s face was a little red. ¡°What¡¯s the matter? I was only reminding you not to do anything strange.¡± Zhang Li Xue blinked innocently. ¡°Su Jin, what were you thinking about?¡± Fang Su Jin pursed her lips, toozy to talk to this friend who would not stop teasing her. ¡°Then, sister, we will be going now.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. He wanted to hold Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand but realized that he might run into anyone he knows at the hospital. Therefore, Zhang Yi Hai was in a hurry to leave. Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Yi Hai, don¡¯t forget to send Su Jin back after dinner. Otherwise, her parents might worry.¡± Chapter 522 - 522 So Generous? 522 So Generous? After her brother and Fang Su Jin left the hospital, Zhang Li Xue spent some time chatting with Nurse Tian before she pushed her wheelchair into Bai Qi¡¯s office. She poured herself a ss of drink and rummaged through Bai Qi¡¯s snacks that he kept in his drawer. Her eyes lit up when she saw that the drawer was full of snacks. It was lunch hour. But before she parted with her brother and friend, Zhang Li Xue did not have time to eat her lunch. This time, she nned to invite her husband to eat lunch together. To pad her stomach, she can only find something light to eat. Zhang Li Xue stood in her wheelchair and hopped around the room with the wall as her support. Then, she sat on his bed. A faint sigh escaped her as sitting too long in the wheelchair was making her butt sore. She Then, while waiting for Bai Qi to return, Zhang Li Xue looked at the wedding checklist on her phone that she had made not too long ago. Time is running and it seemed as if there was not enough time for her to prepare for the wedding. Just then, the door was pushed open and the person that she was waiting for appeared. Zhang Li Xue raised her head and smiled brightly when she saw the person she was missing. ..... Last night, Bai Qi had not gone home as he was still on duty. Therefore, she was missing him a little more. Seeing his face was enough to make her heart leap with joy. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell me that you areing over?¡± Bai Qi said. He walked into the room and closed the door behind him. Once he reached her side, Bai Qi leaned over and kissed his wife on the lips. The intended peck turned into something a little deeper. Bai Qi thought that he would never get tired of kissing his wife. ¡°Aren¡¯t you supposed to go out with your friend for a fitting?¡± Bai Qi asked as he took a step back. His gaze fell on the energy bar¡¯s packaging in his wife¡¯s hand. Bai Qi knew that whenever his wife was visiting him at the hospital, she would often find something to snack on. Because of that, Bai Qi would ensure that his drawer would always full of snacks. He did not want to let his wife go hungry while she was waiting for him in his office. ¡°Mmm... Yi Hai arrive this morning and volunteered to drive me and Su Jin to the bridal shop,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I thought that it was pitiful that the two of them had not seen each other for a while. That¡¯s why I let them go to have a date.¡± Bai Qiughed. He bopped his wife¡¯s nose and spoke, ¡°So generous?¡± He knew that his wife would often create trouble for her brother. The siblings were very close. However, they both liked to annoy each other once in a while. Knowing Zhang Li Xue, Bai Qi thought that she would create trouble for Zhang Yi Hai rather than letting him have a date with Fang Su Jin. Surprisingly, his wife had let the couple leave early and go on a date. ¡°You don¡¯t know how the two of them continued to sprinkle dog food when you were not around. I suddenly found that I am missing you a lot.¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh. She held Bai Qi¡¯s hand and swung it a little bit. ¡°It¡¯s better to be here with you than watching them both together. Will you still have to be on call tonight?¡± ¡°No.¡± He leaned in to peck on her cheek. ¡°I can go home and apany you tonight.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled brightly. ¡°Then, I can stay here and wait for you until it is time for you to clock out.¡± Bai Qi heaved a helpless sigh. He did not want to let his wife stay at the hospital for a long time. However, at the same time, Bai Qi enjoyed having his wife around. Thinking that it was not easy for his wife to visit him, Bai Qi decided to let her wait. ¡°How is your fitting? Is everything going well?¡± Bai Qi spoke. He sat on the bed and leaned his head on Zhang Li Xue¡¯sp. The moment his head touched herp, Zhang Li Xue ran her fingers through his hair, giving him a massage. Bai Qi closed his eyes briefly to enjoy his wife¡¯s soft touch. Although her massage was not that powerful, Bai Qi still liked his wife¡¯s massage very much. ¡°It was fine,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°There will be another fitting next month and the final one is a day before the wedding.¡± He opened his eyes again to look at his wife. ¡°Are you tired?¡± Bai Qi was often busy with work and did not have a lot of time to make the preparation for their wedding. He could only depend on his wife and mother-inw to help him with the preparation. ¡°It¡¯s alright. I enjoyed doing this very much. ¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°Have you had your lunch yet?¡± ¡°No.¡± Bai Qi heaved a sigh. ¡°I was a little busy today.¡± Just now, a patient¡¯s family wanted to discuss with him the patient¡¯s uing operation. The family had a lot of questions and he had to answer them carefully. Bai Qi wanted the family to know that the surgery was not dangerous and that they could be more at ease. ¡°Then, Doctor Bai, would you like to go on lunch with me?¡± Bai Qi sat up quickly. ¡°What do you want to eat?¡± He observed his wife for a while and made a guess. ¡°The cafeteria¡¯s chicken wings?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded happily. It seemed as if it has been a while since thest time she ate the cafeteria¡¯s chicken wings. ¡°Then, I shall treat you to eat chicken wings today.¡± Zhang Li Xue paused. ¡°But if I eat those chicken wings, will I gain weight again? No. I have to be fit to wear my wedding dress.¡± She was determined to look pretty at her wedding ceremony. ¡°Let¡¯s not worry about that now. I Will apany you to exercise tonight.¡± It did not take long for Zhang Li Xue to understand Bai Qi¡¯s meaning. Her cheek turned redder as she scold him. ¡°You hooligan.¡± Bai Qiughed. He stood up and touched Zhang Li Xue¡¯s head. ¡°Wait here for while. I will go and speak with Nurse Tian for a bit.¡± Chapter 523 - 523 Reluctant to Part 523 Reluctant to Part Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin were visiting the printingpany that his sister asked her to visit. After checking the invitation card, the two of them finally left together. Zhang Yi Hai put the packaging in the back seat before turning to his girlfriend. The smile on his face made Fang Su Jin think that her boyfriend was a little silly. ¡°Why are you looking at me like that?¡± ¡°Where should we go next?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°Now that we have picked up the invitation card, we don¡¯t have anything else to do, right?¡± ¡°Un. Your sister and I nned to visit the bridal store and the printing shop. Other than that, we did not have another n.¡± Zhang Yi Hai put the keys into the ignition. ¡°Are you hungry? Let¡¯s grab something for lunch. What do you want to eat? Fang Su Jin was reminded of the restaurant she liked to visit. ¡°I heard that Garden Pce is quite good. But your sister is right. We shouldn¡¯t go to a ce where someone might recognize us.¡± ¡°What are you afraid of?¡± Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. ¡°We could always say that we¡¯re going to eat after running an errand for my sister.¡± Fang Su Jin thought about his words and hesitated. It seemed that Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s words made sense. Anyway, it wasn¡¯t as if the two of them were never seen in public together before. ..... Because of her friendship with Zhang Li Xue, there were a few times when she would go out with the Zhang siblings. Before she got together with Zhang Yi Hai, the two of them had shared a meal quite a few times. ¡°No. Let¡¯s go to another ce,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°I suddenly wanted to go and eat seafood. The restaurant in B City is quite good as well.¡± Zhang Yi Hai raised a brow. ¡°You don¡¯t want to be seen with me?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that.¡± Fang Su Jin stretched her hand to hold Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°But it¡¯s not easy for us to see each other. I still want to walk around holding your hands.¡± There was an unexinable warmth in his heart. Zhang Yi Hai was happy to hear his girlfriend¡¯s words. Going on a date and holding hands sounded very pleasing to him. ¡°Alright. I¡¯ll listen to you.¡± He leaned over to peck his girlfriend¡¯s cheek. Then, he turned around and drive away. Zhang Yi Hai thought that kissing her cheek was not enough. However, it was really not suitable for him to do more other than this. Suddenly, he was missing those few days they spent in his apartment. He could hold Fang Su Jin closely and see her whenever he wanted. The restaurant that Fang Su Jin mentioned was located nearby a river. The couple had their meals together and walked along the riverside for a while. Fang Su Jin was concerned about her boyfriend¡¯s final exam and kept on asking about his preparation. Seeing her concern made him chuckle. His girlfriend was even more concerned about his study than his mother. ¡°You¡¯re going back to Capital City tomorrow?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. ¡°When is your flight? Should I send you to the airport?¡± ¡°I have to go for a fitting in the afternoon.¡± Zhang Yi Hai did not forget that he still have to make a suit for his sister¡¯s wedding. If it was not for this excuse, it would be hard for him to return to Y City. ¡°My flight is in the evening. Even if you did not mention it, I will still be waiting for you toe to the airport to send me off. Su Jin, you have toe.¡± Previously, he had sent his girlfriend to the airport and watched her leave. This time, Zhang Yi Hai hoped that his girlfriend would do the same. Before he would sit in the examination room for his final exams, Zhang Yi Hai hoped that he would be able to see his girlfriend again one more time. Otherwise, he would not be at ease. ¡°Then, what if your parents were there?¡± Fang Su Jin did not want to run into Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s parents yet. Although she knew that her rtionship with Zhang Yi Hai woulde out soon, she was not prepared for it to be exposed sooner. ¡°They won¡¯t be sending me off.¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled. ¡°I already asked my sister and brother-inw to send me to the airport.¡± The couple knew about their rtionship and this way they could be together without worry. Even if someone would see them together, Zhang Yi Hai knew that his sister would help him. After walking around for a bit, Zhang Yi Hai apanied Fang Su Jin to the art store to buy some paints. When they were together, they both lost track of time. It was Zhang Li Xue who had to remind them that Fang Su Jin will still need to head home before her parents would worry. Zhang Yi Hai drove Fang Su Jin over to her house and heaved a sigh. He thought being together for a short period was not enough. Now that he have her by his side, he was even more reluctant to part with his girlfriend. As the car pulled over in front of the house, Fang Su Jin started to feel anxious again. Her father¡¯s vehicle was parked at his usual spot. Thest time Zhang Yi Haii sent her home, her father came out to meet Zhang Yi Hai and asked him to spend time with him a long chat. When they were visiting F Country, Fang Su Jin could see that her father¡¯s fondness towards Zhang Yi Hai heightened up. Fang Su Jin was worried that the moment her father saw Zhang Yi Hai again, he would definitely ask him to go inside and have a chat with him. ¡°Su Jin.¡± The moment she turned around, Fang Su Jin¡¯s lips were caught in a deep kiss. Initially, Fang Su Jin did not want to make trouble in front of her house. However, the moment his kiss fell, Fang Su Jin did not bear to pull away. She did miss him a lot during the time they haven¡¯t seen each other. Thinking that the kiss would encourage him to do well in his exam, Fang Su Jin moved to deepen their kisses. In the end, the two of them parted with heavy breaths. ¡°I should go now.¡± Fang Su Jin continued to look out the window, hoping that her father would not make his appearance. However, the more that she hoped her father would not appear, the more that her father would appear. The front door was opened and her father stared at the vehicle for a long time. Her heart was beating fast. Fang Su Jin wondered if her father knew what she was doing with Zhang Yi Hai in the car. Chapter 524 - 524 What Happened to Your Car? 524 What Happened to Your Car? Father Fang stood at the door with his eyes squinted as he looked at the car in front of him. He had a feeling that this car was familiar, but because it was dark at night and he could not see the te number, Father Fang was unable to recognize the car quickly. After staring at it for a long time, Father Fang finally stepped out, wanting to see just who wasing over to his house at this time. ¡°My father ising!¡± Fang Su Jin started to panic. She grabbed her bag and scrambled to get off the vehicle. ¡°Yi Hai, you have to leave quickly!¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at his girlfriend¡¯s expression and thought that her frightened expression was quite adorable. Fang Su Jin pushed the door open just in time as her father approached. ¡°Dad!¡± An awkward smile appeared on her face. Fang Su Jin closed the door behind her and tried to block her father from approaching. ¡°Dad! Why are you out here?¡± Unfortunately for Fang Su Jin, her father managed to look into the car just a few seconds before she could m the door shut. ¡°Hey... is that Zhang Yi Hai?¡± The corner of her lips began to twitch. Fang Su Jin did not know why her father¡¯s eyes would turn sharp whenever Zhang Yi Hai was around. She thought that she had hidden it well, but her father was still able to notice the person in the car. Fang Su Jin began to wonder if her father had Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s radar that would allow him to detect him whenever Zhang Yi Hai was nearby. ..... Otherwise, how could she exin the reason why her father would alwayse out whenever Zhang Yi Hai sent her home? ¡°Dad.¡± Fang Su Jin held her father¡¯s arms, making him turn around. ¡°Why are you out here?¡± ¡°I was waiting for you toe home. Your mom said you went out to help Li Xue with her wedding. You went out early morning and had not returned home after a long time. How can I not be worried?¡± Father Fang removed his daughter¡¯s hand from his arm and turned around to look at the car again. ¡°Su Jin, that is Zhang Yi Hai, right?¡± Fang Su Jin wanted to cry. She hoped that Zhang Yi Hai would drive away and leave quickly. However, the car was still there, not moving. Just then, Zhang Yi Hai alighted from the driver¡¯s seat and walked over to the father and daughter. He nced at his girlfriend before turning to Father Fang to greet him politely. ¡°Hello, uncle.¡± Father Fang¡¯s eyes lit up when he saw Zhang Yi Hai in front of him. ¡°Hey, it¡¯s really you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry. Just now, Sister Fang has been apanying my sister to help her with her wedding matters,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°We did not expect that the matter could take a long time. Because of that, I could only send Sister Fang home now.¡± Father Fang started tough. ¡°It¡¯s fine. It¡¯s fine. It¡¯s good that Su Jin is helping your sister with the wedding. The two of them have been friends for a long time after all.¡± He looked at the car again, but because of its tinted ss, Father Fang could not see what was going on inside. ¡°Is your sister in as well?¡± ¡°No. I dropped my sister at the hospital as she wanted to visit her husband,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. He sneak another look at his girlfriend and smiled. Fang Su Jin was too worried that her father might be able to find out that they were dating. But looking at her father now, it doesn¡¯t seem that he knew anything. Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Then, uncle, I have to go back first.¡± ¡°So fast? Why don¡¯t youe in and have some tea first?¡± Father Fang was not willing to see the young man leaving so quickly. He hoped that Zhang Yi Hai woulde in and talk to him for a while longer. Actually, Zhang Yi Hai did not mind going in and talking to Father Fang for a while. After all, he was dating his daughter and wanted to make a good impression on Father Fang. Zhang Yi Hai wanted to show Father Fang that even though he was young, he was good enough to be with Fang Su Jin. Later, when they finally let others know about their rtionship, Father Fang might have some rejection because of his young age. Zhang Yi Hai hoped that Father Fang would remember that he would be a good person for his daughter. ¡°Mmm... Thank you, but I have to reject it. Uncle, it¡¯s alreadyte. I shouldn¡¯t disturb you and Auntie¡¯s rest,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. Fang Su Jin tugged at her father¡¯s arms again. ¡°Dad, it¡¯s not easy for Yi Hai toe home. He should be busy helping his family before the wedding.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nced at his girlfriend before lowering his gaze to hide his smile. Hearing his daughter¡¯s words, Father Fang could only choose to forget about inviting Zhang Yi Hai in for a chat. Father Fang heaved a faint sigh. ¡°Then, Yi Hai, remember to drive slowly.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Uncle, rest well.¡± Father Fang stood in front of the house with his daughter as they both watched Zhang Yi Hai leave the area. It was only after the car was no longer could be seen that the father and daughter retracted their gazes. The two then looked at each other, wondering why were the others still around at the door. Father Fang coughed and looked away. Then, he turned to his daughter again as if he remembered something. ¡°Su Jin, didn¡¯t you drive to Zhang¡¯s family house? What happened to your car?¡± This was the reason it took him a while to see that it was Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s car that was parked outside his house. In the beginning, Father Fang was expecting to see his daughter¡¯s car. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai volunteered to drive us since he was free,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°I left it at their home. Don¡¯t worry. I will go and pick it up tomorrow.¡± As she remembered that her car was still parked at their house, Fang Su Jin realized that she will have reason to see Zhang Yi Hai again tomorrow. Chapter 525 - 525 Zhang Li Xue Turned Obedient 525 Zhang Li Xue Turned Obedient The next morning, Fang Su Jin appeared at the Zhang family house, hoping to give a surprise to her boyfriend. The auntie who opened the door was familiar with her and quickly let Fang Su Jin enter the house. After waiting for a while, Zhang Li Xue came out of the living room with a teasing smile on her face. Since there was no one at home, Zhang Li Xue was toozy to sit down in her wheelchair. Instead, she walked around the house with a crutch. Anyway, it has been months since her ident and Zhang Li Xue thought that her legs had healed. However, Bai Qi think that it was better for her to rest properly. ¡°Su Jin, are you here to look for my brother?¡± Zhang Li Xue whispered as she walk closer. ¡°My brother went out with my mother to make a new suit. I still don¡¯t know when they will be back.¡± The smile on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face froze. At this time, she was slightly regretting her decision not to speak to Zhang Yi Hai before shee over. Otherwise, she can alwayse over once they returned. ¡°It¡¯s alright. Su Jin, you can always look at my face.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at her friend in puzzlement. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai is my brother anyway,¡± Zhang Li Xue exined before Fang Su Jin could ask. ¡°Our faces aren¡¯t that different, right?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed happily after teasing her friend. ¡°What are you talking about? I¡¯m only here to pick up my car.¡± ..... Seeing that a certain person was upset, Zhang Li Xue decided not to tease her anymore. ¡°Alright. I won¡¯t tease you anymore. Just stay here and apany me for a bit. Coincidentally, Bai Qi went out with them to try on his suit as well. I think they should return before lunch hour.¡± Initially, Zhang Li Xue wanted to apany Bai Qi to go out as well. However, she was a little tired after she was tossed around for the whole night. When Bai Qi and the others left home, she was still asleep in her room. Fang Su Jin did not hesitate to agree. Anyway, she dide over to see Zhang Yi Hai before he would return to Capital City in the evening. As the two friends were chatting, the person that Fang Su Jin was waiting for finally appeared. She stood up immediately, wanting to go to his side. However, her steps halted the moment she saw the siblings¡¯ mother walking into the house as well. The look on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face bes timid. ¡°Su Jin, you¡¯re here as well.¡± Li Qin Yao smiled when she saw the girl apanying her daughter. Li Qin Yao was used to seeing Fang Su Jin apanying her daughter ever since the two of them were just little girls. Of course, she was happy to see Fang Su Jin visiting the house. ¡°Hello, Auntie.¡± Fang Su Jin smiled politely. ¡°Since you¡¯re here, you should stay for lunch as well,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°It has been a while since there are many people apanying me for lunch. Usually, there are only me and the aunties.¡± Without waiting for Fang Su Jin to reply, Li Qin Yao spoke to the auntie to prepare a few more dishes for the guests. Seeing the elder woman turn around and headed to the kitchen, Fang Su Jin finally heaved a breath of relief. Her gaze shifted to Zhang Yi Hai who was watching her silently. The look on her face was as if he wasughing at her. Fang Su Jin narrowed her eyes dangerously and the look on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face quickly disappeared. Fortunately, Zhang Yi Hai was still aware that he should not tease his girlfriend too much. At the side, Zhang Li Xue was asking Bai Qi about his fitting session. She wanted to go and look at him dressed in his suit. However, she did not wake up at a time when everyone elsee out. Bai Qi did not answer his wife right away. Instead, he carried his wife off the ground and made her sit down. Now that he has been married to Zhang Li Xue for a few months, he was no longer afraid of showing his affection to his wife in front of her family. Anyway, it was better to let her family see that he was treating Zhang Li Xue well. Only then would they feel more at ease. Zhang Yi Hai was jealous as he watched this scene. He would also like to act intimately with his girlfriend. However, he could only suppress himself and continue to hide their rtionship for a while longer. ¡°Why are you walking around carelessly?¡± Bai Qi frowned as he looked at his wife. ¡°Did you forget that your leg is not fully healed?¡± Zhang Li Xue could only wrap her arms around Bai Qi¡¯s neck so that she won¡¯t fall. She batted her eyes at her husband, hoping that he would let her go after seeing the pitiful look on her face. ¡°I was walking around for a short time,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Anyway, didn¡¯t Uncle Qi say that I have to exercise a bit more? Otherwise, it would be hard for me to start walking again.¡± ¡°I will massage your leg for you. Don¡¯t move around when I¡¯m not by your side.¡± His voice was soft enough for only the two of them to hear. ¡°Li Xue, remember what you told me previously.¡± Zhang Li Xue pursed her lips. Thest time that she tried to convince her husband to let her have a baby, Bai Qi told her that she could only try to get pregnant after her legs were fully healed. Because of this, Zhang Li Xue has been especially obedient in front of Bai Qi. ¡°I know. I have been eating the medicine and supplement obediently.¡± She tried to act coquettishly again. ¡°Really.¡± Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin could not help but chuckle as she look at her friend. This person liked to tease her so much. But once Bai Qi was around, Zhang Li Xue turned into an obedient person. Chapter 526 - 526 Seducing Her 526 Seducing Her Fang Su Jin stayed with the family to have lunch together. Throughout their meals, Li Qin Yao chatted with Fang Su Jin about a lot of things. These past few months, their family has been busy. Li Qin Yao had to rely on Fang Su Jin to help Zhang Li Xue with her wedding preparation. To thank Fang Su Jin for her help, Li Qin Yao continued to feed Fang Su Jin with a lot of good food. This made Fang Su Jin shy. She nced at Zhang Yi Hai and saw that he was whispering something to his sister. Noticing that she was looking at him, Zhang Yi Hai shed a teasing smile at her. Now that she was dating Zhang Yi Hai, Fang Su Jin became more reserved when she was facing Li Qin Yao. The elder woman was always very nice to her. Perhaps, it was because Fang Su Jin was already very familiar with Li Qin Yao. Therefore, she was a little afraid to know Li Qin Yao¡¯s reaction once she found out that she was dating her son. It was only after their meal ended that Fang Su Jin finally felt more at ease. Fang Su Jin went into the garden and inhaled a deep breath. When she came to Zhang¡¯s residence, Fang Su Jin hoped that she could spend a little time with her boyfriend. But now that she was here, Fang Su Jin realized that she was a coward. She wanted to get close to Zhang Yi Hai but was afraid that they were going to get caught. ..... As Fang Su Jin was pondering whether she should head home and find Zhang Yi Hai again at the airport, Zhang Li Xue called her over to her side. ¡°Su Jin, help me to send this over to Yi Hai¡¯s room.¡± Zhang Li Xue had a wide smile on her face as she handed Fang Su Jin a small bag. Fang Su Jin took a few steps back and stared at her friend in horror. Her friend¡¯s reaction made Zhang Li Xue chuckle. ¡°What¡¯s with the exaggerated reaction?¡± She leaned closer and whispered, ¡°I am only trying to help you to spend time with my brother.¡± Fang Su Jin looked around. ¡°Don¡¯t joke around. Your mom is still around. I wouldn¡¯t know how to exin if we both get caught.¡± ¡°My mom is on the phone with my grandparents in C Country. Usually, they will talk for an hour.¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°She would note out of her study until the call ended. How about this? I will call you when my mom is done with her phone call, alright?¡± Just now, while their mother was not paying attention, Zhang Yi Hai had asked her to help. Thinking that Zhang Yi Hai would be taking the flight to Capital City in a few hours, Zhang Li Xue decided to be generous and help her with this task. Anyway, she saw the look on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face and thought that this pair of lovers was too pitiful. They were in the same room and space, but could not get close to each other. Fang Su Jin eyed her friend suspiciously. Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Alright. I know that I can be mischievous but I really won¡¯t do anything to harm you. Anyway, whether you want to go or not depends on your decision.¡± Fang Su Jin stared at the bag for a long time. After a while, she decided to take the bag and go to look for her boyfriend. She took a deep breath and announced, ¡°I¡¯ll go.¡± ¡°You should know where Yi Hai¡¯s room is.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. This was not the first time she had visited the house and she was familiar with theyout. With Zhang Li Xue¡¯s encouragement, Fang Su Jin went to look for her boyfriend. She did not dare to step loudly, worried that she was going to attract anyone¡¯s attention. Sneaking around like this made her feel as if she was having an affair... Fortunately, Fang Su Jin did not run into anyone on her way to Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s room. Once she arrived, Fang Su Jin inhaled a deep breath and raised her hand to knock on the door. However, the door was opened before her knuckle could touch the door. Zhang Yi Hai appeared in front of her and smiled. ¡°Su Jin, you¡¯rete.¡± Before she could say a word, Zhang Yi Hai grabbed her wrist and pulled her into his room. The door behind her was closed. Seeing that Zhang Yi Hai was approaching her slowly, Fang Su Jin stepped back until her back was touching the door. Her heart was beating loud and fast. Now that she was in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s room, Fang Su Jin started to feel afraid again. If someone found out that she had gone into Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s room and spent her time with him, then, she would get into trouble. Fang Su Jin ced her hands on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s chest, creating a small distance between them. Then, she looked up to look at her boyfriend. Their gazes met and her legs turned weaker. Fortunately, Fang Su Jin was leaning on the door behind her. Otherwise, she might slide down on the floor. ¡°I thought that you might not want toe,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. Fang Su Jin tried to think of the words he said, but her mind was a little hazy at this moment. ¡°Su Jin, I was waiting for you.¡± His voice was especially low. ¡°You... You were waiting for me?¡± Her chest heaved as her breathing turned heavier. ¡°Mhm... I asked my sister to help.¡± He stared into Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes deeply. ¡°Su Jin, I really am going to miss you a lot. Are you... going to miss me as well?¡± Fang Su Jin felt warm and fuzzy. She could not help thinking that this person was deliberately seducing her. The hands that rested on his chest were gripping the front of his shirt tightly. Subconsciously, Fang Su Jin stood on tiptoed to kiss Zhang Yi Hai on the lips. Chapter 527 - 527 Should I Help You Pack Up? 527 Should I Help You Pack Up? Once the kiss broke off, Fang Su Jin lowered her head shyly and took a step back. The thought that she was the one who came to find Zhang Yi Hai and initiated the kiss made her shy. This was Zhang¡¯s residence. And she should be scared that someone might see something. Even if his mother was away, there were still the aunties who worked at the house. But now that she was in his room, Fang Su Jin guessed that it would be more difficult to leave. After a while, Fang Su Jin finally slipped away from Zhang Yi Hai. She swept her gaze around the room and realized that this was the first time that she came into this room. The room where Zhang Yi Hai spent growing up looked very different than his apartment. As she looked around, Fang Su Jin could see traces of him from his younger days. There were trophies on the bookcase. Most of them were from his basketball tournaments. Then, there were a lot of books onputers. Her eyes finally stopped at the plush toys behind the ss case. There were two of them. After staring at them for a while, Fang Su Jin looked at Zhang Yi Hai again and asked, ¡°Where did thesee from?¡± Her eyes narrowed. ¡°Your admirers?¡± Zhang Yi Haiughed when he noticed his girlfriend¡¯s jealousy. He stretched his arms and habitually pinched her cheek. ¡°They were from my sister. Have you forgotten? In the past, there was a certain period of time when my sister liked to collect these toys. But she won¡¯t let me touch them. Seeing me cry, she finally gave away a few of them.¡± The toys were something that his sister liked very much. But she still gave it to him to coax him. Because of that, he treasured the toys very much. As he grew up, he did not have the heart to throw them away. ..... In the end, the plush toys have always been there and Zhang Yi Hai decided to keep them there. Anyway, it was not as if the toys took up too much space around his room. Fang Su Jin had to admit that she was a little envious of the siblings¡¯ rtionship. Although they liked to annoy each other, it was very clear that they both loved and cared for each other. In the past, Zhang Yi Hai had always looked after his sister, worrying about the person she was going to date and marry. Thinking about it made herugh. ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± Zhang Yi Hai followed his girlfriend around his room closely. Seeing the smile on her face piqued his curiosity. ¡°Nothing. I was just thinking about you when you were very little. My parents took me to attend your full moon celebration.¡± This time, Fang Su Jin stood on tiptoed and pinched her boyfriend¡¯s cheeks. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, you are very adorable.¡± His expression turned darker. Zhang Yi Hai let out a dangerous chuckle before inching closer until Fang Su Jin was trapped between him and the bookcase behind her. ¡°Then what about now? Am I not adorable anymore?¡± Her breath was stuck in her throat. She realized that they were both standing too close. His scent was starting to make her a little dizzy. Fang Su Jin realized that she was about to be seduced again and quickly slipped away through the small gap between his arms. Seeing the frustrated look on his face made herugh. She took a few steps back until she was farther away from him. ying hide and seek like this was quite fun as well. Then, Fang Su Jin continued to look around and her gaze fell on theputer on his desk. There were several videos on hisputer screen. Upon a closer look, Fang Su Jin realized that they were live surveince footage of the house. ¡°I didn¡¯t want to let anyone find you here, so I have to look into the surveince video.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at Zhang Yi Hai in shock. She then realized that Zhang Yi Hai was too mischievous. To let here to his room, he would even look into their family¡¯s surveince camera. However, this would make her feel more at ease. At least, she should not be afraid that someone might find out that she was hanging out in his room. Fang Su Jin walked over to another side and saw the pile of clothes beside Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s bag. ¡°You¡¯re packing up?¡± Zhang Yi Hai followed her line of gaze and looked at the pile of clothes that he nned to bring back to the Capital City. ¡°Mhm... I was going to until I saw that you wereing.¡± Fang Su Jin peeked into his bag and chuckled. ¡°So, you just stuffed everything like this?¡± The clothes were not properly folded. But Zhang Yi Hai was stuffing everything into his bag. ¡°Should I help you pack up?¡± Before he could give her an answer, Fang Su Jin had already touched his clothes and sorted out the pile of clothes. ¡°Ah!¡± Suddenly, Fang Su Jin retracted her hand and stood up quickly. Her face was bright red. He followed her gaze and saw the reason his girlfriend was surprised. There was a reason why he had piled his clothes on his bed like that. He was covering his underwear and did not want her to see them when shees in. Unfortunately, Fang Su Jin still saw them. The shy look on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face made himugh. However, theughter stopped abruptly when Zhang Yi Hai noticed his girlfriend¡¯s sharp look. ¡°Alright. You don¡¯t have to help. I can do it myself.¡± Fang Su Jin thought that her hand had touched something hot. Her face was burning. Who would have thought that she would identally touch something? Suddenly, Fang Su Jin recalled something that her mother had told her when she was still a little girl. Her mother reminded her not to touch anything casually when she visited other people¡¯s houses. Worried that his girlfriend would run away and hide, Zhang Yi Hai quickly hugged her in his arms and let her sit down on the chair. ¡°Just sit here for a while. Let me tidy up a little bit.¡± Fang Su Jin stayed in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s room until Zhang Li Xue reminded them that her mother¡¯s phone call has ended. Chapter 528 - 528 Found a Reason 528 Found a Reason After Zhang Yi Hai left for Capital City, Fang Su Jin has been staying in his studio with her paintings, hoping that time would pass very quickly to that she could see her boyfriend again. Each day, the couple would have a video call for hours. However, Fang Su Jin had never mentioned her n to visit him in Capital City on the day that he finished his exam. Thinking of the way he would react when they metter made her excited. She was very much looking forward to that day toe! Fang Su Jin put down her brush and took a few steps back to look at her finished paintings. The corner of her lips tilted up, feeling satisfied with the new paintings she made. She wiped her hand on a cloth and picked up her phone. She scrolled her contact book and finally called a number. There was a brief tone before the other party picked up the call. ¡°Hello? Su Jin?¡± Fang Su Jin heaved a breath of relief upon hearing the man¡¯s voice. ¡°Teacher Jiang, hello.¡± ¡°It has been a while since I heard from you.¡± The manughed. ..... ¡°Sorry, Teacher Jiang. These past few weeks, I have been busy with helping a friend with her wedding. I did not have the chance to call you. Teacher Jiang, how are you?¡± ¡°I¡¯m doing fine.¡± Teacher Jiang heaved a sigh. ¡°It¡¯s just as usual. When you get older, your bones are starting to hurt. Su Jin, when are you going toe to Capital City? Remember that coboration we talked about in F Country? If everything goes well, they would request you toe up with a few paintings soon.¡± ¡°Teacher Jiang, this is also the reason I called you today.¡± ¡°Hey, I just know that you would not call me for no reason,¡± the elder man joked around. ¡°Alright. What is it that you have to tell me?¡± ¡°Teacher Jiang, recently, I havepleted two paintings. I wonder if you are in Capital City? Can Ie over to see you? I wanted to show you the paintings and ask for your opinion.¡± The elder man¡¯s expression lit up upon hearing that his student hadpleted two paintings for him to see. ¡°Of course, of course. Su Jin, you know that you coulde over any time.¡± ¡°Then, will you be in Capital City by the end of this month?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have anything nned,¡± Teacher Jiang spoke as he checked his calendar. ¡°Just tell me when you have purchased your tickets. Should I go and pick you up at the airport?¡± ¡°No. Teacher Jiang, you don¡¯t have to worry about me. I know how to manage.¡± ¡°Alright. Su Jin, this time, you definitely have toe over to my ce. I will ask my wife to cook your favorite food.¡± The mentor and student chatted for a while before they finally ended the phone call. Fang Su Jin stared at her phone and heaved a sigh in relief. She already found a reason for her to visit Zhang Yi Hai in Capital City. After tidying up her studio and washing up for a bit, Fang Su Jin headed downstairs and the sweet and fragrant scent of chocte cake wafted around. She headed to the kitchen and found that her mother was cutting a slice of cake that she had put on the cooling rack. ¡°Mom, that smell delicious,¡± Fang Su Jin spoke as she appeared in the kitchen. Mother Fang smiled helplessly as she looked at her daughter. The past few days, whenever her daughter was not busy helping her best friend with her wedding preparation, she would be staying in her studio for a long time. Mother Fang knew that when her daughter was inspired, she would stay in her studio for a long time without caring about anything else. Seeing that her daughter hade out, Mother Fang guessed that her daughter should have finished the paintings that she has been working on. Mother Fang picked up a slice of chocte cake and held it close to her daughter¡¯s lips. ¡°Have a taste. Is it good? Too sweet?¡± Fang Su Jin took a bite from the cake and heaved a sigh. ¡°Mom, the cake you made is delicious as usual. It¡¯s not too sweet. It¡¯s moist and rich.¡± Mother Fang smiled happily upon getting her daughter¡¯s praise. ¡°When are you going to meet with Li Xue again? The next time you go to Zhang¡¯s house, remember to bring some cakes I bake for them.¡± ¡°Mom, I know. I nned to meet with Li Xue tomorrow. She wanted me to look at a few decoration items.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good. I will pack up the cakes and let you bring them tomorrow.¡± Mother Fang began to busy herself around the kitchen. After a while, she found that her daughter was lingering around the kitchen. ¡°Are you done with your paintings? You have been spending a long time in your studio recently.¡± ¡°Mmm... I managed toplete some paintings.¡± Fang Su Jin recalled her conversation with her mentor a while ago and smiled. ¡°Mom, I¡¯m nning to head over to Capital City at the end of the month.¡± ¡°What are you going to do there? I thought that you would be busy helping Li Xue with her wedding preparation?¡± ¡°I told Teacher Jiang about my paintings and he wanted me to go over and show them to him,¡± Fang Su Jin said. She bit her lips, knowing that she was telling half a lie to her mother. ¡°Moreover, Teacher Jiang said, he wanted to discuss something regarding a coboration.¡± ¡°Then, do you want me to apany you?¡± ¡°No. Mom, I¡¯ll be fine going there alone. Besides, Teacher Jiang will be in Capital City as well. You don¡¯t need to worry about me.¡± ¡°Alright then.¡± Mother Fang nodded. ¡°How long are you nning to stay in Capital City this time?¡± Fang Su Jin counted the days that she nned to spend with Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°Four or five days?¡± Other than seeing her boyfriend, she still needed to make time to meet her mentor and show him her paintings. Chapter 529 - 529 His Last Paper 529 His Last Paper As Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s exam week began, Fang Su Jin was the most anxious. Zhang Yi Hai listened to her reminders and chuckled at how his girlfriend was more worried than his mother. Fang Su Jin did not forget to remind him to look after his health as well. Seeing the smile on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face made Fang Su Jin frown. She has been talking to Zhang Yi Hai for a long time, reminding him about a lot of things, but this person did not seem to worry at all. Of course, Zhang Yi Hai wanted to work hard as well. He could not imagine what would happen if his result was not as he expected. From the very beginning of their rtionship, Fang Su Jin had reminded him that she did not want to be the reason his result started to fall. During his study, Zhang Yi Hai watched how a few of his ssmates who were the top scorer in ss no longer became the top scorer because they were in a rtionship. A lot of them spend their time dating and neglecting their studies. Zhang Yi Hai was mostly worried that Fang Su Jin would choose to break up with him because of his result. He really could not bear for that to happen. ..... Because of that, he has to study well and get a good results. His ns for their future together were his encouragement to study hard. After chatting with Zhang Yi Hai for a bit, Fang Su Jin headed to her room and started packing up her bag. She nned to arrive in Capital City on the day of Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s final paper. Fang Su Jin could already imagine the surprised look on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face when she appear in his apartment a few dayster. Fortunately, Zhang Yi Hai had registered her fingerprint to his door. She could enter his apartment and n a surprise. Fang Su Jin had already thought of buying a few ingredients to cook for himter. Her lips turned up to a smile and her heartbeat elerated as Fang Su Jin thought of her ns. ... Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s had four papers for his final exams. With the gaps between his papers, Zhang Yi Hai was going toplete his exams in two weeks. His ssmates were nning to spend another week in Capital City and arranged a trip for the whole ss to go together. However, Zhang Yi Hai was not interested in this trip. He only wanted to go home after the exam, packed his bag, and go back to Y City on the same day. Unfortunately, hisst paper was in the afternoon. His mother did not want him to rush back to Y City. Instead, she wanted him to rest well for a day ande back the next day. As he was answering his final paper, Zhang Yi Hai did not forget to answer his paper cautiously. Even though he had finished his paper early, he did not dare to leave early, and instead, he spent a little more time double-checking his paper. By the time he wanted to leave early, the invigtor had already announced that they could not leave early anymore. In the end, Zhang Yi Hai had to go out around the same time as the others. He packed up his things and ran out, wanting to pack up his bag so that he could return to Y City early the next morning. However, just as he stepped out of the hall, someone had already grabbed his shoulder. Turning around, Zhang Yi Hai found both Tang Yin and Liu Jin both by his side. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, where do you think you are going?¡± Tang Yin spoke as he ced his arms around Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s shoulder. His brow furrowed. ¡°Tang Yin, what are you doing?¡± He was in a hurry, but this person was stopping him. Naturally, Zhang Yi Hai was not happy. Liu Jin joined to hook his arms around Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, you already decline our invitation to join our ss¡¯s trip. This time, you can¡¯t decline. Come and join our ssmates¡¯ final meal, alright?¡± Tang Yin exchanged a look with Liu Jin and smiled. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, don¡¯t think that you can escape. Everyone ising together for this gathering. How can you not go?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. This is our final year together,¡± Liu Jin said. ¡°Who knows if we can meet again after this? Zhang Yi Hai, you have to join us for thisst time.¡± Zhang Yi Hai was about to reject their invitation to this gathering, However, as he listened to their words, Zhang Yi Hai began to rethink this decision again. It was true that he would not be able to meet everyone else again after this. The next time they could see each other again would be during their graduation. He have to wait for a few more months until that happened. Thinking of his friends who had apanied him throughout his study, Zhang Yi Hai decided that he could spend a day apanying everyone to have a drink and have fun. Anyway, he was a light traveler. He could always pack up his bag once he return to his apartment at night. ¡°Alright then. I¡¯ll go and join you guys. But I won¡¯t be drinking.¡± Hearing Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s agreement, both Tang Yin and Liu Jin started to cheer happily. Then, the other ssmates who were around them cheered along as well. Zhang Yi Hai was quite popr among his ssmates. The others were just too happy that Zhang Yi Hai would be joining thisst gathering as well. This was not the first time that Zhang Yi Hai had joined his ssmates¡¯ gatherings. Therefore, everyone already knew that he would not drink alcohol. ¡°Alright. Both of you can let me go now.¡± Zhang Yi Hai tried to push away both Tang Yin and Liu Jin¡¯s arms from his shoulder. ¡°I still have to call my girlfriend.¡± Tang Yin and Liu Jin were both curious about Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s girlfriend. Until this time, no one seemed to have seen his girlfriend. They wanted to eavesdrop on his conversation. However, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s eyes were too piercing. Chapter 530 - 530 Prepare Her Surprise 530 Prepare Her Surprise Fang Su Jin took the first flight to Capital City carrying her bag and her paintings with her. As soon as she arrived, Fang Su Jin called her mother to report her whereabouts before taking the taxi and heading over to Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s apartment. Fang Su Jin entered the house using her fingerprint and headed to the guest¡¯s room to put down her bag. Then, she headed to the kitchen to look for avable ingredients. Once she made a list, Fang Su Jin put on her cap and headed to the nearby market to buy some ingredients. Today was Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s final paper and Fang Su Jin nned to celebrate with him together. She was thinking of cooking a feast to congratte him. If he passed his exams, he would be able to graduate soon. Fang Su Jin headed back to Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s apartment once she purchased everything she needed. She nced at the time a few times, worrying that Zhang Yi Hai might return to his apartment before she could prepare her surprise. Seeing that there was not much time, Fang Su Jin quickly hastened her speed and began to cook a few of Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s favorite dishes. Her phone on the table rang as she was marinating the ribs. ..... Fang Su Jin looked at the caller ID and gasped. She quickly turned off the hood. Once the atmosphere quietened down, Fang Su Jin inhaled a deep breath and answered the phone call. ¡°Hello? Zhang Yi Hai? Are you done with your exam?¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled when he heard his girlfriend¡¯s voice. The heavy feeling of having to go with his ssmates for theirst meal gradually disappeared. ¡°Un. I¡¯m finally done with my final paper.¡± Her lips bloomed into a bright smile. ¡°Congrattions.¡± ¡°Thank you. Then, when I get back, would I get a reward?¡± Fang Su Jinughed. ¡°Then, let¡¯s wait until youe back first. When are you returning to Y City?¡± ¡°I was going to take thest flight this evening to Y City.¡± Fang Su Jin began to panic upon hearing his words. ¡°But my mom said, I shouldn¡¯t be rushing to go home,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Since I¡¯m going to leave Capital City soon, it¡¯s better if I tidy up the house a little bit. I am not sure when I will be back to Y City.¡± Zhang Yi Hai wanted to surprise his girlfriend with his return. Of course, he could not tell her that he was nning to head back to Y City on the earliest flight the next morning. ¡°That¡¯s good. You have worked hard for this exam. Zhang Yi Hai, you should take a rest for a little bit. Don¡¯t rush. You haven¡¯t been sleeping well to study. Just go back to your apartment and rest. ¡± ¡°Un. I know. I won¡¯t rush.¡± ¡°Then, what are you doing now? Are you heading back to your apartment to rest?¡± Fang Su Jin asked, wanting to find out whether he would be returning to his apartment soon. Zhang Yi Hai heaved a sigh as he nced at his ssmates who were starting to gather outside the hall. They were waiting for a few more people to arrive before they would head to the restaurant to eat. Apparently, their ss monitor had already booked a restaurant. ¡°No. My ssmates wanted to hang out for a bit,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°After all, it will be a while before everyone gathers like this again.¡± Fang Su Jin was relieved that Zhang Yi Hai would not be returning to his apartment soon. ¡°Then, you should go and have fun with your ssmates.¡± The couple chatted for a little bit before they finally ended the call. ... Zhang Yi Hai thought that he would be able to leave after having a meal with his ssmates. However, Liu Jin and the others joined forces and drag him to sing at the karaoke center together. Seeing everyone¡¯s enthusiasm, Zhang Yi Hai had no way to reject their invitation. He continued to chant that this might be thest time that he get to hang around with his ssmates and make memories. Zhang Yi Hai thought that he could stay around for half an hour before he could finally escape. He watched as his friends were drinking and singing together. However, Tang Yin got really drunk and was sleeping on his shoulder. The look on his face turned dark. However, he could only be patient. Everyone was happy that they were finally done with their study. Because of that, they have been drinking a bit too much. In the end, a lot of them were drunk. As he did not drink any drop of alcohol, Zhang Yi Hai and a few others were assigned to send their drunk ssmates back to their college. At this time, Zhang Yi Hai was slightly regretting his decision toe out and y with everyone. He could have tidied up his apartment and packed up his bag before he was going back to Y City. However, it seemed that he could only dy his n. Fortunately, he still has not purchased his ticket to Y City. Zhang Yi Hai helped the drunk Tang Yin walk out of the karaoke ce. He pushed Tang Yin into the taxi and finally heaved a breath. He sent Tang Yin and Liu Jin back to their room and reminded their roommate to look after them both. Once everything was settled, Zhang Yi Hai took a taxi and headed back to his apartment. It was already close to midnight by the time he arrived. His body was too tired. Last night, he spent his time studying. He thought that he might be able to get a bit of rest, but it seemed that this would be impossible. He still needed to tidy up his apartment and pack his bag. There were a lot of clothes that he wanted to bring home. Zhang Yi Hai heaved a heavy breath as he unlocked his door with his fingerprint. He entered the house and paused. Zhang Yi Hai could not help but notice that there was something strange. He narrowed his eyes and walked into the house quietly, worried that there might be an intruder in his house. His steps halted as he arrived at the dining room. There were a lot of dishes on the table, however, his gaze was on the figure who sleeping with her head resting on the table. Fang Su Jin? Why was she in his apartment? When did she get here? Chapter 531 - 531 The Dishes has Turned Cold 531 The Dishes has Turned Cold Zhang Yi Hai walked slowly until he reached Fang Su Jin¡¯s side. His heart softened as he looked at her sleeping face. She must be really tired of her sleeping soundly like this. She did not seem to notice his presence. After a while, his gaze shifted to the dishes on the table. There were three dishes and one soup, each was his favorite dish. From the look at it, every dish seemed to be prepared by his girlfriend. In the middle of the table was a small cake. Zhang Yi Hai stretched his hand to touch the food and found that the dishes has turned cold. It made him wonder just how long has his girlfriend been waiting for him at home. He recalled their conversation on the phone earlier and realized that Fang Su Jin should have been waiting for him when he called earlier. She did not tell him that she wasing to Capital City, so he did not know that Fang Su Jin was preparing this surprise. Somehow, he could imagine Fang Su Jin¡¯s excited face as she prepared everything and waited for him toe home. Seeing everything around him made him feel bad. He should have left the party after having a meal together. If he did not join them to sing at the karaoke ce, perhaps, he would still make it to this meal with his girlfriend. ..... Zhang Yi Hai pursed his lips. He wanted to wake her up, but seeing how she was sleeping soundly, Zhang Yi Hai did not have the heart to disturb her sleep. After a while, Zhang Yi Hai put down his bag at the side before crouching down to look at his girlfriend¡¯s face. She was still very pretty even though she was asleep. Zhang Yi Hai leaned over to kiss her cheek. Cautiously, he then carried her into his arms and headed to the guest¡¯s room. Fang Su Jin moved slightly in his arms, snuggling to get into afortable position. Once shey on the mattress, Fang Su Jin rolled to one side before she continued to sleep. Zhang Yi Hai stared at her face again before kissing her on the forehead. Then, Zhang Yi Hai tucked her into bed and left the room. He went back to the dining room and looked at the food that his girlfriend had prepared. First, Zhang Yi Hai kept the cake in the refrigerator. Then, he reheated the food and sit down at the table. He picked up the chopsticks and began to eat the food. These were the food that Fang Su Jin had personally cooked for him. How can he let it go to waste? Fortunately, he did not eat that much during the gathering. Therefore, he managed to finish everything that Fang Su Jin had cooked. ... Fang Su Jin stirred in her sleep. Although she was awake, she was toozy to open her eyes. Her body was tired and she thought about continuing to sleep for a while longer. Moreover, the mattress and the pillow were toofortable. Then, Fang Su Jin seemed to realize that something was strange. Wasn¡¯t she supposed to be waiting for Zhang Yi Hai toe back home? Then, why would she sleepfortably? As the thought came to her mind, Fang Su Jin opened her eyes and sat up straight. She swept her gaze around and found that she was in the guest room in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s apartment. But how did she get here? Fang Su Jin could still remember waiting for Zhang Yi Hai in the dining room. She had prepared a lot of food for him to celebrate hisst paper. There was only one exnation. It seemed that she had fallen asleep while waiting for Zhang Yi Hai. Then, he found her sleeping in the dining room and carried her to bed. She did not even realize it when he came home. She nced at the clock and realized that it was already morning. The sunlight was peeking from the curtains. Fang Su Jin stared at the wall, feeling frustrated that she did not get to surprise her boyfriend and celebrate with him. Her mood plummeted at this thought. After a while, Fang Su Jin slid down from the bed. She walked over to the door and peeked outside. There was a sound of someone cooking in the kitchen. The scent of toast wafted through the air. Fang Su Jin closed her door again and headed to the bathroom to wash up. She patted some skincare on her face and came out of her room slowly. Zhang Yi Hai turned around just as she reached the dining area. His movement halted the moment he saw Fang Su Jin standing in his dining area. Zhang Yi Hai ced the pot into the sink and turned to his girlfriend again with a smile. ¡°You¡¯re awake.¡± Fang Su Jin nced at the table and saw that the table was cleared. The food she cooked was no longer there. She wondered what happened to it. Could it be that Zhang Yi Hai had thrown everything away? ¡°When did you arrive? Why didn¡¯t you tell me that you wereing?¡± Fang Su Jin came to her senses and found that Zhang Yi Hai was already standing in front of her. ¡°I wanted to give you a surprise.¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze. Who would have thought that the surprise she nned for him was spoiled when Zhang Yi Hai did note home earlier and then fell asleep? ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Zhang Yi Hai hugged his girlfriend in his arms and pecked her lips. ¡°I didn¡¯t know you were here and went out with my ssmates.¡± Fang Su Jin shook her head. ¡°It¡¯s not your fault. I didn¡¯t tell you that I wasing.¡± A sigh escaped him. Fortunately, he only went out with his ssmates. Zhang Yi Hai wondered what would happen if he went back to Y City the same day Fang Su Jin came to Capital City. Then, the two of them would surely miss each other. ¡°But... what happened to the dishes fromst night?¡± Fang Su Jin raised her head to look at him again. ¡°Did you throw them away?¡± ¡°No. I ate everything.¡± ¡°Everything?¡± His lips turned up into a faint smile. ¡°They were something that my girlfriend personally prepared for me. How can I waste them and throw them away?¡± Chapter 532 - 532 Shared the Same Thinking 532 Shared the Same Thinking Zhang Yi Hai led Fang Su Jin to the dining table and pulled a chair for her. Then, he began to serve the breakfast he made. There were toast and eggs, as well as some sd on the side. Just as he was about to take a seat, Zhang Yi Hai turned around to take the cake he kept in the refrigerator. He ced the cake gently on the table and took a seat across from his girlfriend. Fang Su Jin inhaled deeply when she saw the cake. She did not expect that Zhang Yi Hai would keep the cake in the refrigerator. ¡°I ate everything you made. But I kept this cake in the refrigerator, knowing that you came over to Capital City to celebrate myst paper.¡± Fang Su Jin raised her head to meet Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gaze. Her cheek turned a little red, as Zhang Yi Hai had guessed her intention. ¡°It¡¯s not toote for us to celebrate, right?¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled as he watched his girlfriend nod. ¡°Let¡¯s have our breakfast first.¡± Fang Su Jin picked up her cutlery and started to eat the breakfast that her boyfriend had prepared. They were simple but were quite filling. It was only then that Zhang Yi Hai cut the cake. He stabbed the cake with the fork and feed it to his girlfriend. Seeing the cream at the corner of her lips, Zhang Yi Hai leaned over to lick the cream. ..... His sudden move startled her. Fang Su Jin stared at Zhang Yi Hai as her face gradually reddened. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Zhang Yi Hai answered her with a smile. He put down the fork on the te and hugged Fang Su Jin in his arms. ¡°Su Jin, I¡¯m really happy that you are here.¡± Fang Su Jin shrunk her neck as she let Zhang Yi Hai hug her tightly. Then, she moved her face into afortable position. ¡°Actually, I nned to take the first flight to Capital City this morning,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°I thought that I could surprise you with my return. Who would have thought that you would appear here and surprise me instead?¡± ¡°It seemed that we both shared the same thinking.¡± Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. ¡°How long are you nning to stay in Capital City this time? I¡¯ll apany you to y around before we can head back to Y City.¡± ¡°I nned to stay around for five, six days,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°I painted something new and nned to visit my mentor and show him my paintingster. I already made an appointment to visit his ce and have lunch with him tomorrow .¡± ¡°Then, I will go with you.¡± After the incident in F Country, Teacher Jiang knew about their rtionship and they did not have to hide in front of the mentor. Zhang Yi Hai kissed the top of Fang Su Jin¡¯s head and spoke again, ¡°What do you n to do today?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Fang Su Jin pulled away to look him in the eyes. ¡°I only know that I wanted to spend my time with you.¡± Her words create a spark in his heart. ¡°Alright. Then, I will apany you for the whole day.¡± The smile on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face was especially bright. Seeing this, Zhang Yi Hai could not resist leaning over to kiss his girlfriend on the lips. Thest time they met was in Y City. Zhang Yi Hai returned for the weekend to try on a new suit for his sister¡¯s wedding. Because there were not many people who knew about their rtionship, the two of them had to continue having dates secretly. After Fang Su Jin sent him to the airport, Zhang Yi Hai had no chance to meet his girlfriend again. Then, as soon as he returned to Capital City, Zhang Yi Hai has been busy with his study. Although he could still talk to his girlfriend on the phone, Zhang Yi Hai thought that they were not enough. He missed her very much. Now that he had a beauty in his arms, Zhang Yi Hai did not dare to let her go easily. He put a hand behind her waist, pulling her closer to him. Then, another hand was holding her head, wanting to keep her in ce as he continued to kiss her. It felt as if he could not get enough from kissing Fang Su Jin. Zhang Yi Hai thought that he was beginning to get addicted to kissing her. Moreover, with the way Fang Su Jin was reciprocating his kisses, Zhang Yi Hai could not stop deepening their kisses. The sound of their kisses echoed throughout the house. However, Fang Su Jin did not seem to notice anything. At this time, she was too engrossed in kissing Zhang Yi Hai. Long distance rtionship was quite hard and she was missing him each day that he was not by her side. Fang Su Jin was kissing Zhang Yi Hai as if she was venting her feelings toward him. She wanted him to know just how much she was missing him. Recently, Fang Su Jin was no longer addicted to watching dramas that would make her cry. These days, she has been watching a lot of happy dramas with good endings that would make her smile like a silly girl. Then, she would find herself getting envious that the main couple in the drama could stay together while she had to stay apart from her lover. Fortunately, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s exam has ended. Later, the two of them would return to Y City together. Then, she could see him again and have as many dates as she wanted with him. But perhaps, she will need to continue to be careful so that they would not get caught. Zhang Yi Hai only pulled away once he noticed that Fang Su Jin was gasping for air. A certain urge cruised through his body as he looked at Fang Su Jin¡¯s reddened face and misty eyes. However, at this time, he could only hold back. He inhaled a deep breath and ran his fingers through her hair. ¡°Go on and get change. Let¡¯s go out and y around, alright?¡± Chapter 533 - 533 Always Been Serious 533 Always Been Serious Zhang Yi Hai nned to take the first flight to Y City. However, with his girlfriend¡¯s presence, Zhang Yi Hai decided to prolong his stay in Capital City and told his mother that he still had a few matters to settle before he coulde back. His mother did not find anything strange as this was his final year and he won¡¯t being back to the university until his graduation. However, his sister who knew about his rtionship with Fang Su Jin could already guess the reason he wanted to stay. After all, Fang Su Jin did mention that she would be away for a couple of days. ¡°Su Jin, I thought that you were busy with something... it turned out that you went to Capital City to y,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke to her friend on the phone. Fang Su Jin nced at her boyfriend who was sitting in the driver¡¯s seat and coughed. ¡°What are you saying? I do have an appointment to meet with my mentor. It was a coincidence.¡± ¡°I think you¡¯re nning to go on a date and used your mentor as your excuse.¡± Zhang Li Xue giggled happily, finding a chance to tease her best friend. The besties chatted for a while before they hang up. Fang Su Jin turned to her boyfriend and heaved a sigh. ¡°I can¡¯t believe that your sister¡¯s wedding banquet will be in less than two months.¡± These days, Zhang Li Xue was especially busy handling her wedding matter. ..... Initially, Fang Su Jin thought that Zhang Li Xue would want something that was rted to basketball. After all, Zhang Li Xue was basketball-crazy and the couple seemed to like ying basketball very much. However, Fang Su Jin found out that Zhang Li Xue was insisting to have a fairy look during her ceremony. The decorations and the theme would be fairy tale like ¡°Time fly so fast,¡± Fang Su Jinmented. She could still remember how in the beginning, Zhang Li Xue had not recognized Bai Qi as the little boy who often yed basketball with her in kindergarten. Zhang Yi Hai stole a few nces at his girlfriend and pursed his lips. The space between his brow creased a little bit as he seemed to be pondering about something. After driving for a while, the vehicle finally reached its destination. Fang Su Jin looked out the window and inhaled a deep breath when she saw her mentor¡¯s house. Today, Fang Su Jin nned to meet her mentor and showed him the new paintings she had produced a few days ago. Initially, she stayed in her studio and painted just to make an excuse toe to Capital City. Now that she was here, of course, she have to visit her mentor and showed him her new paintings. Zhang Yi Hai alighted from the driver¡¯s seat and walked around the vehicle before helping his girlfriend with the door. ¡°That¡¯s right, what will happen to your apartment and your car once you return to Y City?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. Zhang Yi Hai patted her hair. ¡°I still have a few family members in Capital City,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°I will ask them to look after them.¡± Fang Su Jin recalled how Zhang Yi Hai had invited a lot of people toe to her exhibition in Capital City a few months ago. The event received a lot of coverage from the media. Since then, her name became slightly popr. ¡°Here, take this.¡± Zhang Yi Hai passed her the drawing tubes where Fang Su Jin had kept her paintings. Then, he turned to carry a few gifts they bought for Fang Su Jin¡¯s mentor. As Zhang Yi Hai closed the cargo space, Fang Su Jin could not help but notice the strange way her boyfriend was looking at her. ¡°Why are you looking at me like that?¡± Zhang Yi Hai stretched his hand to hold his girlfriend¡¯s hand. ¡°I suddenly have this thought. ¡°A teasing smile curled on his face. ¡°Su Jin, don¡¯t you think that this felt as if we were both meetings our elders for the first time?¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze to look at the health supplement that Zhang Yi Hai had bought yesterday. Heat crawled to her face as she thought about his words. ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense.¡± Fang Su Jin poked him on the waist. ¡°How is this nonsense?¡± Zhang Yi Hai leaned over and spoke, ¡°Su Jin, my final exam result wille out a monthter. Don¡¯t forget what you have promised me.¡± Her cheek was burning. ¡°We agreed to let our parents know that we are dating. It¡¯s not like we are going to get married so soon.¡± Zhang Yi Hai raised his brow. ¡°You don¡¯t want to get married?¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze, wondering just how did the two of them were suddenly talking about marriage. ¡°I didn¡¯t say that.¡± A helpless sigh escaped him. Zhang Yi Hai stared at his girlfriend for a brief second. Then, he tightened his grip on Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand before kissing the back of her hand. When he looked at her again, Fang Su Jin did not miss the serious look on his face. ¡°Then, let me be clear to you now,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°Su Jin, from the beginning I approached you, marriage has always been my goal.¡± Her heartbeat elerated and her breathing turned heavier upon hearing his words. Fang Su Jin wanted to look away but found that she could not avert her eyes from him. Her heart felt as if it was going to explode anytime soon. ¡°Su Jin, I have always been serious about you.¡± Zhang Yi Hai wanted Fang Su Jin to be prepared. He wanted to know that from the beginning, he has never tried to y around despite his younger age. His gaze was too prating. In the end, Fang Su Jin looked away. ¡°I know.¡± A faint smile curled on his lips. Zhang Yi Hai squeezed her hand gently and spoke, ¡°Should we go in and meet Teacher Jiang?¡± Chapter 534 - 534 Warmer and Gentler 534 Warmer and Gentler The couple walked over to the house together. Zhang Yi Hai pressed the doorbell and soon, Teacher Jiang¡¯s figure appeared at the door. ¡°Su Jin.¡± Teacher Jiang smiled brightly at his student. Then, his gaze shifted to Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°Mr. Zhang, hello. It has been a while since I saw you.¡± Yesterday, he had heard from Fang Su Jin that she would being to visit him with her boyfriend. Teacher Jiang recalled thest time Zhang Yi Hai had apanied his student in F Country and how he came to know about their rtionship. Teacher Jiang smiled upon noticing the way his student was looking at the young man. They exchanged a brief greeting. Then, Teacher Jiang moved to the side to let the guests into the house. Zhang Yi Hai said as he handed the paper bags in his hand and spoke, ¡°Teacher Jiang, these are a few gifts from us.¡± Teacher Jiang looked at the paper bags and smiled. ¡°You did not have to bring anything. It¡¯s enough that youe over to visit me and my wife.¡± He took the paper bag in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s hand and saw that they were mostly health products and supplements. At this time, Teacher Jiang¡¯s wife came out from the kitchen and put on a smile on her face when she saw that the guests have arrived. ¡°Su Jin. You are here.¡± This was not the first time that Fang Su Jin had visited the house and Teacher Jiang¡¯s wife was quite familiar with her as well. Therefore, she was mostly curious about the young man beside Fang Su Jin. A while ago, her husband had mentioned to her that his student was now seeing someone. ..... ¡°Auntie Wu, hello.¡± Fang Su Jin greeted her mentor¡¯s wife. Noticing that the elder woman was looking at her boyfriend, Fang Su Jin then took the initiative to introduce him. ¡°Auntie, this is my boyfriend, Zhang Yi Hai.¡± Her cheeks were slightly flushed. ¡°Yi Hai, this is Teacher Jiang¡¯s wife, ¡°Auntie Wu.¡± ¡°Auntie Wu, hello.¡± Zhang Yi Hai greeted the woman politely. The elder woman shifted her gaze to her husband with a satisfied look on her face. Her first impression of Zhang Yi Hai was quite good. He seemed like a humble and polite man. ¡°Hey, wee.¡± Auntie Wu greeted. ¡°Come in. Just sit down and have a talk first. The food should be ready in a bit.¡± Fang Su Jin put down the drawing tube at the side and looked at the woman. ¡°Auntie Wu, do you need my help?¡± The elder woman waved her hand. ¡°No need. I¡¯m almost done.¡± She looked at her husband and spoke, ¡°Su Jin, just stay here and chat with your mentor. You don¡¯t know about this, but when he heard that you have produced a few more paintings, your Teacher Jiang could not stop smiling.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at her mentor and smiled. As the elder woman returned to the kitchen, Fang Su Jin sat in the living room with Zhang Yi Hai and the three of them chatted happily. After chatting for a while, Fang Su Jin finally took the drawing tube she brought with her and handed it over to her mentor. Teacher Jiang took out her paintings cautiously. He unrolled the paintings slowly and admired the painting in his hand. Zhang Yi Hai stood beside Teacher Jiang to peek at Fang Su Jin¡¯s painting as well. He knew that she came to show the paintings to her mentor. However, this was the first time that he had seen the paintings as well. Zhang Yi Hai could not help but notice that the paintings were a little different than Fang Su Jin¡¯s previous style. Although the scenery was still as colorful, Zhang Yi Hai thought that the colors she used were a little warmer and gentler. ¡°Teacher Jiang, what do you think?¡± Fang Su Jin asked anxiously. She knew that her style was a little different this time and was worrying about her mentor¡¯s reaction. ¡°Mmm... not bad.¡± Teacher Jiang nodded. He looked at theposition and finally gave her a fewments on her paintings. Fang Su Jin heaved a breath of relief upon hearing her mentor¡¯s words. She did not notice the faint smile on her mentor¡¯s lips as he looked at her paintings again. Teacher Jiang could not help but nce at the couple a few more times. He could imagine Fang Su Jin¡¯s mood while she was painting. Her feelings were reflected in the color she chose this time. But this was also the reason he liked Fang Su Jin¡¯s paintings so much. The two of them continued to discuss her paintings and Teacher Jiang spoke to her about the coboration he had mentioned earlier. As they were talking, Teacher Jiang¡¯s wife came out from the kitchen to serve the food. Seeing that the group was chatting amiably, Auntie Wu called everyone to the dining table to eat lunch together. Zhang Yi Hai stood up and walked over to Teacher Jiang. After drinking some tea that Auntie Wu had prepared, Zhang Yi Hai felt the urge to visit the bathroom. Teacher Jiang showed Zhang Yi Hai the way before walking with his student to the dining area. He looked at the food that his wife has prepared and smiled. ¡°Su Jin, why don¡¯t you apany me to have a cup of drink?¡± Teacher Jiang spoke. ¡°Let me congratte you for producing two more paintings this time.¡± Fang Su Jin hesitated for a while before agreeing. ¡°Then. Let¡¯s have just one cup.¡± Auntie Wu narrowed her eyes upon hearing her husband¡¯s words. It was still early and this person was already thinking about drinking. Seeing this, Teacher Jiang could only coax his wife they would only be drinking a ss. Auntie Wu saw that her husband was such in a good mood and finally agreed. Noticing that her mentor was preparing another ss for Zhang Yi Hai, Fang Su Jin quickly told the elder couple that her boyfriend did not drink any alcohol. The meal started just as Zhang Yi Hai returned. Teacher Jiang proposed a toast to his student before emptying his cup. Zhang Yi Hai looked at the cup in Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand and realized that the two of them were drinking alcohol. He thought about thest time Fang Su Jin was drunk and suddenly had a headache. Chapter 535 - 535 Don’t Drink Too Much 535 Don¡¯t Drink Too Much The meal with the Jiang couple was quite lively. Teacher Jiang and Fang Su Jin were discussing some paintings while they ate. Later, the conversation shifted to Fang Su Jin and her ssmates during her study. Having her mentor tell her boyfriend about herself during her study made Fang Su Jin a little shy. Subconsciously, she reached to hold the cup and took a few mouthfuls of drinks. Initially, Teacher Jiang was telling his wife that he was going to have just one cup of drink. However, with the lively atmosphere, the old man could not stop drinking a few more cups. His wife saw that he was in a good mood and decided to drink a little bit more. It has been a while since Fang Su Jin had a few drinks. Seeing that her mentor continued to drink, Fang Su Jin was affected by his good mood. As they were eating and chatting, Zhang Yi Hai could not help but to shot a few nces at her girlfriend, worrying that she would be drinking too much. He watched as she reached for another cup and quickly put his hand on hers. His movement was too sudden. Fang Su Jin turned to her boyfriend with a puzzled look on her face. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ..... Zhang Yi Hai looked at his girlfriend helplessly. ¡°Don¡¯t drink too much.¡± Fang Su Jin smiled. ¡°It¡¯s fine. My alcohol tolerance is quite good.¡± It was a rare chance for her to drink. Whenever she hangs out with her boyfriend or her best friend, Fang Su Jin would not get to drink that much. She did not think that it was enjoyable to drink with someone who did not enjoy them. Now that she had someone to apany her, of course, she was not going to let this chance pass. Meanwhile, the smile on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face stiffened. He believed that his girlfriend was talking nonsense about her alcohol tolerance. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Teacher Jiang seemed to be on Fang Su Jin¡¯s side. ¡°Su Jin had apanied me to drink a few times and her tolerance was quite good. In the past, I have only seen her getting a little bit tipsy. She¡¯s the kind of person who I did not have to worry about much.¡± Zhang Yi Hai pursed his lips. He shifted his gaze between the mentor and student and thought that the two of them were just finding an excuse to drink a bit more. Now that he thought about it, that was the only time he had seen his girlfriend getting drunk. Perhaps, his girlfriend usually had a high tolerance. It was just that, during the gathering with his ssmates, a few of them had urged her to drink a little more. Seeing the smile on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face, Zhang Yi Hai decided to let this matter pass. Anyway, as long as he was around, he should not worry about Fang Su Jin getting drunk. Anyway, he could still stay by her side and look after her. Fang Su Jin smiled brightly when Zhang Yi Hai finally let her hand go. She raised the cup again and continued to drink with Teacher Jiang. The meal ended a whileter. Zhang Yi Hai heaved a breath of relief upon seeing that his girlfriend was still sober. When they finally left Teacher Jiang¡¯s house, the older man was a little drunk, while Fang Su Jin could still hold a normal conversation with her mentor¡¯s wife. Zhang Yi Hai observed her for a while and thought that perhaps, he was thinking too much. After leaving Teacher Jiang¡¯s ce, Zhang Yi Hai stopped by a convenience store to buy a drink that would help his girlfriend. Thest time Fang Su Jin was drunk, Zhang Yi Hai had seen the female staff giving her this drink. When he returned to his car again, Zhang Yi Hai found that his girlfriend was already asleep in the passenger¡¯s seat. A helpless sigh escaped him. He thought that perhaps, Fang Su Jin was a little tired after chatting with Teacher Jiang and his wife for a long time. Initially, the couple was nning to go and y around the city. But seeing that his girlfriend was asleep, Zhang Yi Hai decided to head back to his apartment and let her rest. Seeing the way her head was slightly tilted made his heart ache. Her sleeping posture seemed ufortable and would hurt her neck. Zhang Yi Hai leaned over to lower her seat. Seeing that she continued to sleep soundly, Zhang Yi Hai brushed her hair off her face. Then, he leaned over to kiss her face. A helpless sigh escaped him. He turned his attention to the road and started to drive away. As they arrived at his parking spot, Fang Su Jin was still sleeping soundly. He stared at her sleeping face for a while before touching her shoulder to wake her up. The person only shifted her head to another side before mumbling something incoherent. Zhang Yi Hai took out his phone and snapped a picture, finding that the look on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face was too adorable. However, he soon realized that he would have a problem carrying his girlfriend up. After pondering about it for a while, Zhang Yi Hai decided to carry his girlfriend¡¯s piggyback. Fang Su Jin leaned her head on his shoulder with her hand limping at the side while carrying her drawing tube at the same time. He has to be very careful with her otherwise she might fall. A breath of relief escaped him once he managed to press the elevator button. The atmosphere in the elevator was quiet, but Zhang Yi Hai could hear Fang Su Jin¡¯s breathing against his neck. His throat bobbed as he tried to suppress a certain urge. The elevator stopped at their floor with a ding. Zhang Yi Hai walked out quickly and struggled to press his fingerprint to open the door. Once they were inside the apartment, Zhang Yi Hai finally heaved in relief. He walked into her bedroom and ced her on the mattress. Seeing the way she continued to sleep made him a little frustrated. Just now, a certain someone was telling him that she had a high tolerance towards alcohol. But now, she seemed to have passed out. However, this person happen to be his lover and he did not dare to be angry. Zhang Yi Hai helped to take off her shoes before tucking her into bed. Just then, the person on the mattress opened her eyes to look at him. Chapter 536 - 536 Really, Really Miss You 536 Really, Really Miss You The two of them were staring at each other for a long time. Then, Zhang Yi Hai smiled as hebed Fang Su Jin¡¯s hair with his fingers. ¡°You¡¯re awake? How are you feeling? Would you like something to drink?¡± He still did not know how he should be looking after a drunk person. Zhang Yi Hai could only try to remember what the hotel staff had done while she was looking after Fang Su Jin thest time she was drunk at the hotel. Fang Su Jin blinked as she continued to stare at the man. ¡°Who are you?¡± The smile on his lips froze. Zhang Yi Hai stretched his hands to pinch his girlfriend¡¯s cheek on both sides. ¡°Who do you think I am?¡± His head tilted to one side. Zhang Yi Hai wondered if his girlfriend was joking around or if she was drunk. Fang Su Jin continued to stare at him for a long time. ¡°Young man, you are indeed very good-looking, but this sister already has a boyfriend.¡± She lowered her eyes shyly. Zhang Yi Hai looked at the girl¡¯s misty eyes and was now convinced that his girlfriend was drunk. Teacher Jiang said that Fang Su Jin¡¯s alcohol tolerance was quite high and he had never seen her drunk before. Zhang Yi Hai thought that perhaps, his girlfriend was just well-behaved whenever she was drunk. ¡°Really?¡± Zhang Yi Hai thought that it would be fun to tease his girlfriend. ¡°Then, tell me. What is your boyfriend¡¯s name?¡± ..... Fang Su Jin let out a giggle. ¡°My boyfriend is Zhang Yi Hai.¡± She announced his name loud and clear. The smile on his face turned gentler. Fortunately, this person could still remember her boyfriend¡¯s name. ¡°Just what is it that you like about him? Is he very good-looking?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°He¡¯s very good-looking. And tall and strong.¡± ¡°Are those the reasons you like him?¡± ¡°There is more...¡± Fang Su Jin smiled. ¡°But I am not going to tell you.¡± It was her secret and she was not willing to say them out loud. Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. ¡°Then, you look closely. Su Jin, I am your boyfriend. Do you realize that you have been drinking too much?¡± Fang Su Jin narrowed her eyes. ¡°That¡¯s right. You do look like my boyfriend.¡± ¡°You finally recognized me?¡± Zhang Yi Hai sighed. ¡°Su Jin, you are not allowed to drink too much, alright?¡± He thought about it for a while and added. ¡°You can only drink when you are with me.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t drink too much.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at him in aggrieved. ¡°I¡¯m just very happy.¡± ¡°Is it because Teacher Jiangplimented your paintings?¡± Zhang Yi Hai could still remember the smile on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face when her mentor spoke good words about her paintings. Moreover, the coborations she was going to do with thatpany seemed to be progressing well. Thepany agreed to her request and would soon contact Fang Su Jin to discuss some matters. ¡°That¡¯s not it.¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze. ¡°Oh?¡± Zhang Yi Hai raised a brow. ¡°Then, why are you happy?¡± ¡°Because... My boyfriend is done with his final exam and would soon return to Y City with me.¡± Fang Su Jin smiled. ¡°Then, I can meet him many, many times.¡± Zhang Yi Hai wondered if Fang Su Jin was lonely when he was away in Capital City for a few months for his study. The two of them only get to see each other during a video call. The number of times they could go on a date was not many. It hasn¡¯t been long since they got together. Surely, the long separation was making her ufortable. Zhang Yi Hai was aware that Fang Su Jin was still insecure about their rtionship in the beginning. He should have stayed closer and ensure her that he would be around. As the thought came to his mind, Zhang Yi Hai decided that he should bepensating his girlfriend with many, many dates once they returned to Y City. A helpless sigh escaped him. Seeing her half-lidded eyes, Zhang Yi Hai decided to let her sleep a little more. He pulled the nket to cover her body and pressed his lips on her forehead. ¡°Alright. Su Jin, you should sleep a little bit first. Let me see if I can make you something to help you with your hangover.¡± Zhang Yi Hai was about to leave when Fang Su Jin suddenly grabbed his sleeve. He turned to look at her and asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Zhang Yi Hai...¡± ¡°En. I¡¯m here.¡± ¡°I miss you. Really, really, miss you.¡± His heart melted at this confession. Suddenly, he did not have the heart to leave her side even for a few seconds. ¡°Su Jin, I really, really miss you too.¡± He leaned over and kissed the top of her head for a long time. Then, he moved to peck on her lips a few times. Zhang Yi Hai wanted to kiss his girlfriend for a while longer. However, he was really worried that she might suffocate. He pulled away quickly, worried that he might not be able to leave if he continued to kiss her longer. Zhang Yi Hai caressed her head gently as he coaxed Fang Su Jin to sleep and promised that he would take her out to y when she woke up. ... The surroundings were quiet. Fang Su Jin opened her eyes only to find that her surroundings were too dark. She looked around and realized that she was in the guest room in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s apartment. Then, the memory came back to her slowly. Fang Su Jin recalled going to her mentor¡¯s house and apanying him to drink. Later, Zhang Yi Hai took her to leave and said that he was going to stop by the convenience store. Then, Fang Su Jin could not remember much. It seemed that she had fallen asleep in the car and Zhang Yi Hai decided to take her home to rest. Fang Su Jin tried to move and realized that her headache was killing her. She tried to look for her phone and finally found it on the bedside table. The bright light made her frown, but Fang Su Jin was even more surprised to find that it was almost midnight. She remembered that they were supposed to go out after meeting her mentor. But it seemed that she had slept for a long time because she has been drinking too much. The memory came over and it only made her feel worst. With some difficulties, Fang Su Jin managed to get out of bed. She walked out of her bedroom and saw that the television in the living room was turned on and Zhang Yi Hai was sleeping on the sofa. Chapter 537 - 537 He was No Saint 537 He was No Saint Fang Su Jin stood at the spot for a while to watch Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s sleeping face. The memory of him looking after her while she was a little drunk came to her mind. She did not realize what sort of nonsense she was spouting, but Fang Su Jin recalled staying obedient while he was there. Then, he caressed her hair and coaxed her to sleep. Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s embrace was very warm and assuring. Subconsciously, she walked over to his side at a slow,zy pace. Perhaps, she was still a little drunk or perhaps she was still dizzy from sleepiness. Seeing that he was sleeping on the sofa, Fang Su Jin walked over to his side and slid into his arms. Her arms were around his waist and her face was buried in his chest. It was a little cold at the night and Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s body was helping her to warm up. His familiar scent wasforting. Soon, Fang Su Jin fall asleep in his embrace again. Zhang Yi Hai waited until he could hear her deep breathing before he opened his eyes. ..... Actually, he woke up from sleep when Fang Su Jin was walking over to his side. He pretended to be sleeping just to see what his girlfriend was going to do. He thought that she was going to wake her up from sleep. Unexpectedly, his girlfriend lifted his hand and slid into his embrace. Zhang Yi Hai watched her for a while and chuckled. Her bed was very big ad spacious. However, this person wanted to squeeze into this narrow space with him. At this time, his girlfriend was using one of his arms and treating it as if it was her pillow and now, his body has be her warmer. A helpless sigh escaped him. Even though the space was narrow, Zhang Yi Hai thought that hugging his girlfriend like this was also quite good. Zhang Yi Haibed his girlfriend¡¯s long hair and kissed the top of her head. He let her sleep in his embrace and hugged her body tightly. However, Zhang Yi Hai soon realized that something was not right. The person in his embrace could still sleep soundly, but it was really difficult for him to sleep like this. Having the person he liked to sleep in his arms was really tormenting him. Zhang Yi Hai did not know how long would he be able to hold on to this situation. He leaned over and kissed her lips deeply until she was struggling for her breath. Only then did he finally let her go. His brow furrowed as he thought of how he was going to survive the night. A few hourster, Fang Su Jin woke up from her sleep again only to realize that she was now in a different ce. She seemed to remember that she had woken up in the room. Then, how did she appear at a different ce? Fang Su Jin observed her surroundings for a while and figured out that she was now resting in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s arms. When she realized where she was, her cheek turned a little warmer. It seemed that after she woke up, she had gone to look for him. However, when she saw him sleeping on the couch, she then decided to join him instead. As the thought came to her mind, Fang Su Jin¡¯s face turned a little warmer. She could not believe that she had gotten so courageous to sneak into Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s arms. A silly smile appeared on her lips. Fang Su Jin looked at the way his chest was heaving slowly and thought that he was still sleeping soundly. Taking this chance, Fang Su Jin rubbed her cheek against Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s body. Once she had enough, Fang Su Jin decided that it was time for her to leave before Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s side. She slowly removed his arms from her waist and tried to slip away. However, before she coulde down the couch, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s arm was once again on her waist. This time, she was holding her tightly. His movement surprised her. Swiftly, Fang Su Jin raised her head and found that Zhang Yi Hai was staring at her. From the look of it, it did not seem as if he has been asleep at all. In fact, Zhang Yi Hai was looking fresh and lively. Their gazes met for a long time. Suddenly, Fang Su Jin seemed to be aware that she was now in a dangerous position. She tried to get out of his embrace again and heard his voice. ¡°You¡¯re awake.¡± Fang Su Jin stopped struggling immediately and raised her head to look at her boyfriend again. ¡°Good.¡± The corner of his lips turned up. His eyelids drooped as he gazed on her lips. Then, Zhang Yi Hai leaned over to kiss Fang Su Jin on the lips. One of his arms was draped around her waist, and his free hand was in her hair, holding her head as he deepened their kisses. Zhang Yi Hai thought of how he has been tormented for the whole night. A certain someone was hugging his waist tightly and rubbing her body against him. He finally thought that he would get some rest when Fang Su Jin was in a deep sleep. However, the moment she woke up again, this person continued to rub her body against him, He was no saint. No matter how hard he has been suppressing a certain urge, Zhang Yi Hai found that he could no longer hold on. He was trying to keep his distance but Fang Su Jin seemed unafraid of him. His body was hot all over because of her. He thought that if he did not vent his feeling, he would soon die from frustration. With those thoughts, Zhang Yi Hai leaned over and continued to kiss Fang Su Jin¡¯s lips deeply. His teeth were nibbling against her lips. Once she opened her mouth toin, Zhang Yi Hai plunged his tongue into her mouth. A deep sigh escaped him as he was finally able to vent his frustration. His Su Jin¡¯s lips were too irresistible and addictive. Zhang Yi Hai found that he could not stop kissing her. Chapter 538 - 538 Wanted to be a Villain 538 Wanted to be a Viin Zhang Yi Hai hugged the person in his arms tightly. Sensing that Fang Su Jin was gasping for air, he then finally let her lips go. However, he did not stop kissing her. His lips traveled down to her chin and went down to her neck. At this time his body was still hot and the tormenting feeling had not disappeared. In fact, Zhang Yi Hai thought that they had only got worst. He was nning to punish a certain someone for tormenting him all day. He thought that he was going to get his relief after kissing her deeply, but it seemed that his n had backfired. ¡°Su Jin.¡± His voice was low and hoarse. There was a hint of pleading in his voice as well. Zhang Yi Hai thought that if Fang Su Jin did not push him away, he might be in deep trouble. His lips were kissing a spot on her neck, making her moan. The sound made them both pause. ..... Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face was still buried in Fang Su Jin¡¯s neck. Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin stared at the ceiling with horror on her face. She almost could not believe that such a voice woulde out of her. At this time, Fang Su Jin was too embarrassed and all she wanted to do was to find a ce to hide. Suddenly, Zhang Yi Hai moved his face from her neck. He raised up his body to look at his girlfriend. The two of them were staring at each other in silence for a long time. Seeing Fang Su Jin¡¯s reddened eyes and lips ignited a certain need in his body. After a while, Zhang Yi Hai let out a sigh. ¡°Su Jin, you¡¯re torturing me like this.¡± He then put a hand on Fang Su Jin¡¯s cheek before he lowered his head to kiss her lips again. This time, his action was gentler. His kisses were slow and lingering. He was kissing her as if she was a very precious treasure. The embarrassment from earlier gradually disappeared. Fang Su Jin found herself lost in his kisses. Her hands gripped the front of his shirt tightly but as time passed by, her hands loosened up and Fang Su Jin put her arms around Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s neck as the man continued to kiss her slowly. They continued to kiss each other until she was starting to feel dizzy. Fang Su Jin thought that kissing Zhang Yi Hai like this felt really good. She was quickly absorbed in this situation and lost in his kisses. Her eyes snapped open when Fang Su Jin seemed to feel a warm palm on her chest. Before she couldpute what was going on, Zhang Yi Hai gave her flesh a squeeze and pinched the nip at the top. Fang Su Jin let out a gasp before she finally broke away from the kiss. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai.¡± She put her palm on his chest, creating a small distance between them. Her expression showed that she was panicking. It was then that she realized that Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s hand had somehow sneaked into her clothes as they were kissing. This was the first time that something like this had happened and Fang Su Jin was a little shocked at what was going on. Zhang Yi Hai raised his head again to look at her. However, his palm still rested on her mound, not wanting to let it go for a second. The way he was looking at her made her blush. The desire in his eyes was too obvious and she could not find a ce to hide. Fang Su Jin wanted to look away but realized that the hand underneath her cloth was starting to move slowly, caressing her. A strange feeling went through her body. Her lips were slightly parted as she let out a sigh. His touch was reallyfortable. Fang Su Jin could figure out where he was going. The two of them had been seeing each other for a few months. Therefore, it would not be strange for them to go to the next step. However, these days, Fang Su Jin was always worrying about his final exam and had never given this a thought. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, do you know what you are doing?¡± Fang Su Jin spoke with a gasp. The man was still looking into her eyes with such intensity. At this time, Zhang Yi Hai was enjoying the look on her face at this moment. Her face was red and her eyes were slightly misty. Zhang Yi Hai had always thought that he would be distressed every time he saw the tears pooling under her eyes. However, at this time, Zhang Yi Hai thought that he wanted to be a viin and make his girlfriend cry even more. Zhang Yi Hai leaned over and rested his forehead against Fang Su Jin¡¯s. ¡°Su Jin, I want you. Can I?¡± His deep voice was hoarse. Then, Zhang Yi Hai leaned over to peck at her lips. ¡°I¡¯ve been trying to hold myself for a long time, but Su Jin, you¡¯re tormenting me like this. I can¡¯t keep my calm when I¡¯m with you.¡± Fang Su Jin was a little surprised to hear his words. After all, Zhang Yi Hai was always someone who knew how to hold back. Suddenly, Fang Su Jin could feel a little something poking at her thigh. When she came to understand what it was, Fang Su Jin¡¯s face turned red again. He moved to kiss her cheek and then her ears making her tingle with desire. ¡°If you don¡¯t want me, then you can tell me to stop. If you push me once, then I will take a step back, alright?¡± His body was at its limit. But he still had a little rationality left. If this was something that she did not want to do, then he will listen to her. He would... try his best to restrain himself. Fang Su Jiny on the sofa while staring at the ceiling as she weighed her decision. A certain someone continued to touch her body, messing up her thought. Suddenly, Fang Su Jin gave his chest a little shove. The movement under her clothes suddenly stopped. Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze and inhaled deeply as he tried topose himself. Perhaps, Fang Su Jin was not ready and he was too rash. With this thought, Zhang Yi Hai pulled away and sat up. He was about to retract his gaze away when he saw Fang Su Jin taking off her shirt and throwing it to the side. Then, her white skin against the ckce appeared in front of him, making his throat dry. Before he could figure out what was going on, Fang Su Jin put her arms around his neck before taking the initiative to kiss him. Chapter 539 - 539 Very Shameful 539 Very Shameful The atmosphere in the room was hot. Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze to look at the person beneath him. Her cheeks were red and her eyes were misty. Her lips parted as she moaned his name. Fang Su Jin¡¯s crying face looked quite pitiful. Normally, he would stop to coax his girlfriend when he saw her cry. However, this time, he found that he was unable to restrain himself. The scene in front of him aroused him. Instead of stopping or trying to be gentler to his girlfriend, Zhang Yi Hai thought that he wanted to see her cry even more. He suddenly worried that he might have be a sadist... After a long time, the chaotic scene in the room finally died out. Zhang Yi Hai leaned beside Fang Su Jin and hugged her body tightly. Seeing the look on his face made his heart grow softer. He leaned over to kiss her cheek and heard her mumble, telling him that she could not hold on any longer. A faint sigh escaped him. Zhang Yi Hai had to coax her to sleep. Then as if he remembered something, Zhang Yi Hai stood up and went to the bathroom to help Fang Su Jin to clean up. ..... It was only then that hey beside her again and drew her closer into his embrace. ... Fang Su Jin frowned as the sunlight touched her face. She turned around to avoid the light but found that her nose hit a tough, warm wall. Moreover, this wall seemed to be moving as well. She opened her eyes and looked at the wall in front of her. She then realized that this wall was actually someone¡¯s chest. Fang Su Jin stared at this chest for a while and suddenly, the memory of what happenedst night reappeared in her head. Thinking that she was the one who had taken the initiative to get close to Zhang Yi Hai made her shy. Fang Su Jin did not know whether Zhang Yi Hai was still asleep or not, but she did not have the courage to raise her head and looked at her boyfriend. A few steamy scenes appeared in her head, making her face warmer Last night, a certain someone has been too enthusiastic. The two of them were moving from the living room to the bedroom. Fang Su Jin had never thought that she would be tormented for a long time. She wanted to push him away, but at the same time, the pleasure he was giving her only made her want to draw closer to him. In the end, she decided to stop thinking and let Zhang Yi Hai move any way he wanted. The memories made her feel very shameful. Suddenly, the arms around her waist tightened ad her body was pulled closer to Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s chest. The movement made her look up and her gaze met with Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s. The two of them did not speak a word for a long time and merely looked into each other¡¯s eyes quietly. Noticing the smile in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s eyes made her wonder what it is that made him happy. Fang Su Jin could feel Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s fingers tracing her skin softly. It made her a little dizzy with sleepiness. Then, Zhang Yi Hai leaned closer to kiss her forehead. ¡°Are you hungry? What would you like to eat? I will make them for you.¡± Fang Su Jin thought that she did not mind eating anything as she was not picky. However, she still answered him, ¡°Noodles. I want to eat noodles with hot and warm broth.¡± Zhang Yi Hai thought about it for a while. It might take time to prepare her request, but he thought that he could still do it with the ingredients they have at his apartment. ¡°Don¡¯t cook. Just go and order some takeaway,¡± Fang Su Jin leaned into Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s arms and continued, ¡°Stay with me for a little while.¡± She only wanted to spend a longer time cuddling with the person she liked. ¡°Then, what if I¡¯m very hungry?¡± Fang Su Jin was about to tell him that he could have some snacks in the refrigerator. However, as she looked at Zhang Yi Hai, Fang Su Jin could not miss the mischievous look in his eyes. She had a feeling that this person was up to no good, but she could not figure out what he wanted to do. Suddenly, Zhang Yi Hai leaned over to kiss her lips. He looked at her again and raised his brow teasingly. ¡°Oh? It seemed that there is already ready-made food in front of me.¡± Fang Su Jin was still processing what this mischievous person wanted to do when he leaned over to kiss her lips hard. Just as she was reciprocating his kisses, Fang Su Jin found that the person¡¯s hand had already wandered along her curves. She seemed to understand what he meant by ready-made food... Fang Su Jin wanted tough, but Zhang Yi Hai was kissing her thoroughly and she soon found herself swayed in this situation. Another round of passion started and the two of them started to fool around again. At the most critical time, Fang Su Jin opened her eyes to see that Zhang Yi Hai was fiddling with a certain packaging. It made her recall everything that happenedst night. While they were rolling around the sheetst night, Zhang Yi Hai suddenly pulled out a box of protection from god knows where. ¡°You... why do you have those?¡± Fang Su Jin looked at the small packet shyly. Zhang Yi Hai followed her line of gaze and smiled. ¡°Su Jin, do you know how hard it is for me to restrain myself when I¡¯m with you? But it seemed that you trusted me very much and did not bother to keep your guards around me.¡± He tried his best to maintain a distance from his girlfriend but Fang Su Jin always drew close to him. She was not afraid that he was going to take advantage of her at all. ¡°I thought that I need to at least make a preparation before some things happen. Fortunately, thesee in handy,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. Then, he leaned over and hugged Fang Su Jin tightly. Chapter 540 - 540 How is it Your Business? 540 How is it Your Business? After spending five days in Capital City, Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin both returned to Y City together. This time, the two of them made new progress in their rtionship. After tasting such sweetness together, naturally, they both were unwilling to part from each other. Even so, they had no other choice but to part. At least, this time, they could see each other and have their date whenever they wanted. As they were unwilling to part, Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin decided to take thest flight to Y City. They arrived at the airport several hours earlier, wanting to walk around the airport. Zhang Yi Hai settled with their check-in before taking his girlfriend to a cafe to eat their dinner. Then, holding hands, the two of them walked around the airport to shop for a few things. Fang Su Jin saw a few interesting souvenirs and decided to buy some. While she was choosing which design she liked best, Zhang Yi Hai stood at the side to watch her. Seeing the adorable look on her face, Zhang Yi Hai decided to snap a few photos of his girlfriend secretly. He was very careful. However, Fang Su Jin still noticed what he was up to. Just as Zhang Yi Hai was about to press the button, Fang Su Jin tilted her head up to look at him. ..... Zhang Yi Hai looked at the screen and was stunned to see the photo that he took. She raised her head just in time, making her pair of eyes look seductive. The slight smile on her face was teasing. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Fang Su Jinughed as she went to his side. ¡°Sneaking some photo of me?¡± She tried to peek at his phone, but Zhang Yi Hai was quick to hide it away from her. ¡°Un. I saw that my girlfriend is too pretty. I have to snap a few photos.¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. Her eyes narrowed. ¡°Then, why are you hiding it? Show me. Zhang Yi Hai, you did not take a silly photo of me, right?¡± This was her boyfriend. Of course, Fang Su Jin wanted to look the best in his eyes. ¡°Of course, not.¡± Zhang Yi Haiughed. ¡°Su Jin, you will always look pretty to me.¡± A certain someone was trying to take his phone away. Fortunately, with their height difference, it was very easy for Zhang Yi Hai to stop her. Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s reaction made her curious to see the photo he took. Fang Su Jin tried to snatch the phone from his hand, but each time, she would fail. Seeing the mischievous smile on her boyfriend¡¯s face was making her frustrated. The passersby watched the couple teasing each other like this and smiled at their sweetness. After failing to get his phone for a few tries, Fang Su Jin puffed her cheeks to sulk. Recently, she found that Zhang Yi Hai liked to bully her with his tall figure. She was not short. However, when she stood beside this basketball yer, Fang Su Jin could not beat him. She stared at her boyfriend for a while and finally came up with a trick. Fang Su Jin stood on tiptoe. She grabbed the front of Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s shirt until he bent down slightly. Before he could move away, Fang Su Jin quickly pressed her lips against Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s. Her sudden kiss made him waver. Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s body turned soft. He lowered his arms to wrap them around Fang Su Jin¡¯s waist so that he could kiss her deeper. A smile bloomed on her lips. Fang Su Jin took this advantage to grab his phone from his hand. When she seeded, Fang Su Jin started tough. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai?¡± A voice calling out Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s name made them both pause. Fang Su Jin started to panic thinking that someone they knew might recognize them. The two of them had already walked away from the crowd. Unfortunately, they would still run into someone who knows them. Turning around, the couple was surprised to find that Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s ssmate, Ji Xin Xin stood behind them with a horror look on her face. Fang Su Jin could immediately guess the reason for her reaction. This girl should have seen them kissing earlier. Fang Su Jin was aware that Ji Xin Xin liked Zhang Yi Hai. Therefore, seeing them together should have been a blow to this ssmate. Feeling a little awkward at this situation, Fang Su Jin turned to Zhang Yi Hai and wait to see what he was going to do. ¡°Hello.¡± Zhang Yi Hai greeted this ssmate with a cool look on his face. He seemed unbothered that this ssmate had caught him with his girlfriend. Ji Xin Xin watched the couple in front of her alternately. ¡°You... the two of you are together?¡± Previously, Zhang Yi Hai had confessed that he had a girlfriend. Everyone in their ss knew about this. However, no one had seen him with any girl. Therefore, some of them were doubting whether it was the truth. Ji Xin Xin did not expect that she would run into them at the airport. Zhang Yi Hai was tall and it was easy to recognize him from a distance. When Ji Xin Xin saw him, she happily walked over, wanting to talk to him. Who would have thought that she would catch him kissing? ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Yi Hai wrapped his arms around Fang Su Jin¡¯s shoulder. ¡°This is my girlfriend.¡± ¡°But... isn¡¯t she your sister?¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face darkened. ¡°A friend of my sister. We are not blood-rted. ssmate Ji, what are you thinking about?¡± ¡°How can the two of you be together?¡± Ji Xin Xin was still finding this hard to believe that the two of them were together. She thought of how she had asked Fang Su Jin about Zhang Yi Hai previously and suddenly felt so ashamed. She wondered if Fang Su Jin wasughing at her. ¡°Isn¡¯t she older than you?¡± Ji Xin Xin blurted out. ¡°But what does that got to do with you? ssmate Ji, whoever I dated, what does that got to do with you? How is it your business?¡± Her expression shifted. Ji Xin Xin knew that she probably did not mean anything to Zhang Yi Hai other than being his ssmate. Still, the words he said hurt her. She could not react for a long time. Before she knew it, Zhang Yi Hai had already dragged his girlfriend away. Chapter 541 - 541 His Classmates were Gossiping 541 His ssmates were Gossiping Fang Su Jin nced at Ji Xin Xin as Zhang Yi Hai took her away. Seeing the surprised look on the girl¡¯s face made her heart soften a little bit. Liking someone and knowing that the person did not like you back will always hurt. However, this does not make her feel guilty about being with Zhang Yi Hai. Fang Su Jin knew that Ji Xin Xin liked Zhang Yi Hai. She might not care about it too much in the past, but Zhang Yi Hai is now her boyfriend. Even if Ji Xin Xin liked him, she would not give up on Zhang Yi Hai easily. Ji Xin Xin should have her chances for years. From the beginning they were ssmates, the girl should have taken the initiative if she liked him very much. But, just as Zhang Yi Hai told her in the past, if he liked Ji Xin Xin, he would have gotten together with her a long time ago. Once they were farther away, Zhang Yi Hai turned to Fang Su Jin to examine her expression. Thest time Fang Su Jin saw Ji Xin Xin talking to him, his girlfriend got jealous and would ignore him for a long time. Zhang Yi Hai was afraid that his girlfriend would get jealous again and this was the reason he could not wait to get away from Ji Xin Xin. ..... ¡°Why are you looking at me like that?¡± Fang Su Jin asked as she saw her boyfriend staring at her for a long time. ¡°I¡¯m worried that you might get jealous again.¡± Fang Su Jin was startled by his answer. She stared at him with a look of disbelief on her face. Once she recovered, Fang Su Jin clicked her tongue. ¡°It¡¯s good that you know how to be afraid. Zhang Yi Hai, if you don¡¯t treat me well, then you can see how I will ignore you.¡± A helpless smile curled on his lips. ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t I treat you well? You¡¯re the person that I liked.¡± Fang Su Jin had a proud look in her eyes. ¡°Moreover, my sister had already threatened to beat me if I ever mistreated you.¡± Fang Su Jinughed at his words. She looked at him curiously and asked, ¡°Are you that afraid of your sister?¡± A faint smile curled on his face. ¡°No. I¡¯m afraid that my sister will report this to my parents.¡± Fang Su Jin thought that his boyfriend was too cute. Soon, it was time for them to board their ne, and finally, they left Capital City. After a long flight, they finally arrived in Y City. Bai Qi was already waiting at the arrival hall to pick them up at the airport. Zhang Yi Hai saw her brother-inw and was surprised to see the maning to pick him up. He walked over to the man and spoke, ¡°Brother-inw, why are you here?¡± Bai Qi greeted Fang Su Jin briefly and spoke, ¡°Your sister asked me to pick you up. She said that you would be here with Su Jin.¡± ¡°Then, would you mind sending Su Jin to her ce first?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Your sister already asked me to do this.¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled. He made a note to himself to treat his sister to her favorite chicken wings for helping him out. He followed Bai Qi and left the airport together with Fang Su Jin. As Bai Qi was driving to Fang Su Jin¡¯s residence, Zhang Yi Hai was still thinking about how he should have a date with his girlfriendter. Now that they have returned to Y City, It would be easy for him to meet with his girlfriend. However, it would be difficult for him to have a date with his girlfriend without being seen by people they know. This was the city where they both grew up in. No matter where they go, it would be easy for them to meet someone. Fang Su Jin only agreed to tell the others about their rtionship after he got his result. He still have to wait for a month before they could go on a date freely. When his sister was having a date with his brother-inw previously, the two managed to hide from everyone because they mostly had their date at the hospital. Zhang Yi Hai nced at Bai Qi had suddenly thought of something. A few months ago, his Uncle Li Mu Bai had given him and his sister both an apartment. Before his sister got married, she had rented her apartment to her husband. These days, his sister would often stay at the apartment when she wanted to be alone with her husband. Meanwhile, his apartment which was located in a different building was still empty. After the construction was done, his mother mentioned this matter to him. However, he was too busy to look at that ce. His brow furrowed. Zhang Yi Hai thought that it would be better for him to start visiting this apartment. Perhaps he could do something about it. The notification tone from his phone snapped him out of his thought. Zhang Yi Hai took out his phone and saw that the group chat with his ssmates was quite active. Initially, Zhang Yi Hai would not care much about what his ssmates were gossiping about. However, Tang Yin had sent him a message, asking him to check the group chat. After pondering this for a while, Zhang Yi Hai finally clicked on the message. His expression froze the moment he saw that everyone was talking about him and Fang Su Jin. It seemed that Ji Xin Xin had broken the news about his girlfriend to their ssmates. Although a lot of them did not care about this news, there were also others who scorned him for dating an older woman. Some thought that he might have been seduced. Some thought that he might have a special interest. Some of them said that Fang Su Jin had a good technique in a certain area. His eyes narrowed. He was not happy that someone was talking about his girlfriend this way. He really cannot understand why would ssmate Ji tell others about his private matters. Just what was she trying to achieve? Zhang Yi Hai sent a message to Tang Yin before he finally turned off his phone. His private life is not something for others to discuss. No matter what the others said, he would not care about it. Chapter 542 - 542 Fight with Her for Zhang Yi Hai 542 Fight with Her for Zhang Yi Hai After driving for a while, they finally arrived in front of Fang Su Jin¡¯s ce. The moment the car pulled over, Fang Su Jin could not help but nce at the door, wondering if her father was going toe out again. Previously, each time that Zhang Yi Hai showed up at the house, her father would always know and woulde out to chat with Zhang Yi Hai. But today, it was Bai Qi who drove and his car was different than the car that Zhang Yi Hai often drives. Surely, her father would note out again today, right? Zhang Yi Hai alighted from the vehicle and helped Fang Su Jin to bring down her luggage. Knowing that the couple was going to need some time alone, Bai Qi decided to stay in the driver¡¯s seat and texted his wife his whereabouts. Zhang Yi Hai peeked at Bai Qi, then, he swept his gaze around the ce. Without saying a word, Zhang Yi Hai pressed Fang Su Jin¡¯s body against the car before he leaned in to kiss her lips. ..... It was a dark night without the moon and the car was a good hiding spot for them. Sneaking around like this really gave him a sense of thrill. Thinking of the days they spent together and how he was not able to see her soon made his heart ache. Fang Su Jin was in front of him, but Zhang Yi Hai was already missing her a lot. He deepened their kiss, wanting to let her know just how this brief separation was going to torment him. ¡°Su Jin, is that you?¡± Her father¡¯s voice bought her back to her senses. Fang Su Jin pushed her boyfriend away before adjusting her hair. Then, she came out of her hiding ce and shed an awkward smile. ¡°Dad.¡± Why is it that every time she was with Zhang Yi Hai, her father would suddenly appear? ¡°What are you doing? Why don¡¯t youe in quickly?¡± Father Fang spoke. He narrowed his eyes to look at his daughter and the person who sent his daughter home. Previously, Father Fang wanted to pick up his daughter at the airport, but Fang Su Jin had assured him that there would be someone who will send her home. The car had stopped outside the house for a few minutes and Father Fang thought that it was strange that his daughter did note in quickly. Fang Su Jin coughed. ¡°I was checking my stuff...¡± She looked away to hide her guilty conscience. Zhang Yi Hai raised a brow at her words. Just then, Father Fang was able to recognize the tall silhouette beside his daughter. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai?¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s stared at her father speechlessly. Although he was still far away, he was able to recognize Zhang Yi Hai in the dark. Her father¡¯s ability was too amazing! Zhang Yi Hai stood in the light and greeted, ¡°Hello, uncle.¡± Father Fang smiled brightly. ¡°Hey, it¡¯s you.¡± He shifted his gaze to her daughter and spoke, ¡°This time, we have troubled you to send Su Jin back again. Yi Hai, thank you.¡± ¡°Uncle, there¡¯s no problem. We were on the same flight after all.¡± Father Fang looked surprised. ¡°So, it was like that.¡± Bai Qi slipped out of the driver¡¯s seat upon noticing the elders. ¡°Hello, Uncle Fang.¡± Thest time they visited F Country, Bai Qi already met Father Fang. Father Fang exchanged a brief greeting with Bai Qi before turning to Zhang Yi Hai again. ¡°Do you want to go in and have some tea?¡± ¡°Dad!¡± Fang Su Jin tugged at her father¡¯s sleeve. ¡°It¡¯s almost midnight. People still need to go home and rest.¡± She really could not understand why is it that her father liked to ask her boyfriend to stay for a cup of tea. Fortunately, this person is her father. If he was someone else, Fang Su Jin would misunderstand that her father wanted to fight with her for Zhang Yi Hai. Father Fang touched his nose and coughed, realizing that he had made a mistake. ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s alreadyte. Yi Hai, Bai Qi, you should go home quickly.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nced at his girlfriend before turning to Father Fang again. ¡°Uncle, next time, I wille and visit you again.¡± Fang Su Jin stared at him in horror, wondering just what was this person trying to do. However, Zhang Yi Hai was ignoring the look in her eyes. After exchanging a few words, Father Fang and his daughter watched as the car drove away. Only then did they enter the house. Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai was feeling empty without having his girlfriend by his side. But the thought that he would be able to meet her frequentlyter put him in a good mood again. ¡°How is your exam?¡± Bai Qi spoke after a long silence between them. ¡°It¡¯s quite good.¡± ¡°Your rtionship with Fang Su Jin is going well?¡± Bai Qi stopped at the red light and turned to look at Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°Your final exam has ended. Are you not nning to let her parents know about your rtionship?¡± Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze. ¡°I already make a promise that we will tell others the news after my resultes out.¡± ¡°Your sister said that your result is always good.¡± Zhang Yi Haiughed at the thought that his sister was praising him in front of Bai Qi. ¡°Mmm... but I still thought that it is better to wait. Su Jin was worried that being together would disturb my study. I wanted to show her that it doesn¡¯t.¡± Only then would they both feel more at ease. Initially, Fang Su Jin wanted to reveal their rtionship after he graduated. Fortunately, she changed her mind and said that they could talk to other after his final exam resultes out. Bai Qi saw that the light had turned green again and started to drive away. ¡°Then, good luck. We¡¯ll be rooting for you.¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled, not expecting this encouragement from Bai Qi. ¡°Brother-inw, thank you.¡± Chapter 543 - 543 Test Her Mother’s Reaction 543 Test Her Mother¡¯s Reaction With two months left before the wedding, Zhang Li Xue was busy nning her wedding. Now that Zhang Yi Hai had returned to Y City, Li Qin Yao asked her son to drive his sister around to settle her wedding. Of course, Zhang Yi Hai would take this opportunity to go on a date with his girlfriend. Seeing the couple together made Zhang Li Xue a little jealous. It was good to see that her best friend and her little brother were happy. However, the two of them continued to flirt around her, acting as if she did not exist. It was a weekend morning. Zhang Li Xue walked out of her room and saw her mother in the living room, staring at the television with a dazed look in her eyes. Zhang Li Xue walked over to her mother and touched her shoulder. ¡°Mommy, what are you doing?¡± Li Qin Yao came back to her senses and smiled upon seeing her daughter. It was then that she realized that the television was turned on, but she was no longer watching it. ¡°Mommy, what are you thinking about?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked when her mother did not answer. ¡°Nothing much. It¡¯s just that your brother was asking about the house that your Uncle Mu Bai had given to you guys earlier.¡± ..... ¡°The one that Bai Qi and I were living in now?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Li Qin Yao nodded. ¡°Last time, your uncle gave you one each an apartment. Your brother¡¯s apartment was a few blocks away. I just thought that it was strange when he started to ask about it.¡± Zhang Li Xue frowned as she thought about the apartment. A thought came to her mind and she had to lower her face to hide her smile. As someone who had the experience to sneak around to date her husband, Zhang Li Xue probably understood what her brother was trying to do. ¡°Mommy, isn¡¯t it good that Yi Hai is looking at the apartment? It wouldn¡¯t be good to leave the apartment empty.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her mother and suddenly thought of something. A faint smile appeared on her lips. Zhang Li Xue sat beside her mother and hugged her arms tightly. ¡°Mommy, could it be you are worried that my brother is going to move out?¡± Li Qin Yao halted. She looked at her daughter and sighed. ¡°The two of you are all grown up now. Sooner orter, you are going to leave me and your dad alone,¡± When she and Zhang Yu Han moved to thisrge house, they nned to let their child run around the house. These days, Zhang Li Xue, Bai Qi, and Bai Xi Xi were living with them because of Li Xue¡¯s injury. Once her injury was healed, her daughter would definitely move out with her husband. Later, if Zhang Yi Hai found someone and get married, he would probably move out as well. Thinking about this made her feel a bit lonely. Her mother¡¯s words made her a little teary-eyed. Zhang Li Xue leaned her head on her mother¡¯s shoulder and spoke, ¡°What are you saying? Mommy, I will apany you for a long, long time until you and daddy get bored of me..¡± Li Qin Yao smiled as she looked at her daughter. ¡°What are you talking about? How can we get bored of you?¡± Her daughter was always mischievous. Li Qin Yao thought that it was always lively with Zhang Li Xue around. ¡°Maybe I need to n ahead,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°When the two of you got married, I will ask your dad to bring me on a trip around the world. By that time, you should be able to look after thepany, right?¡± Zhang Li Xue sighed. ¡°It¡¯s still too early for that. There is still a lot for me to learn from my dad.¡± These days, Zhang Li Xue was working under her father to learn more about hotel management. It was definitely not easy to be a big boss with a lot of staff. Moreover, their hotel chain also had a few branches in other countries. ¡°But Mommy, you probably did not have to worry too much,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°My brother probably isn¡¯t thinking about moving out so soon.¡± Of course, Zhang Li Xue knew that her brother was only looking for a ce to date her girlfriend and stay away from others¡¯ eyes. ¡°Oh?¡± Li Qin Yao looked at her daughter with a teasing smile. ¡°Li Xue, could it be that you know something? Your brother... could it be that he¡¯s seeing someone?¡± Zhang Li Xua giggled. Even if she did know something, she would not be able to tell her mother anything. After all, this was Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s secret that she was trying to hide. ¡°Mommy, Yi Hai had just returned to Y City. He probably wants to find a ce for hispany. Perhaps he¡¯s going to turn the apartment into his office.¡± Li Qin Yao thought about her daughter¡¯s words and thought that it does make sense. It would not befortable for her son to do his job at the house. After all, he will need a bigger space for hisputer. Zhang Li Xue observed her mother¡¯s face and spoke, ¡°Mommy, how would you feel if Yi Hai already have a girlfriend?¡± Zhang Li Xue coughed upon seeing the inquiring look on her mother¡¯s face. ¡°I¡¯m just asking. Mommy, you don¡¯t have to be so serious.¡± ¡°Your brother is already an adult. It¡¯s fine if he already sees someone.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that this was a good time to test her mother¡¯s reaction. ¡°Then, you wouldn¡¯t be surprised if he suddenly bring home a girlfriend?¡± ¡°Of course, not. As long as your brother liked that girl, I would not mind it. Anyway, the person who will apany him until he gets old is that girl. But, it¡¯s better if he introduced his girlfriend to me sooner.¡± Li Qin Yao gave her daughter a side look. ¡°Unlike someone who chose to hide that she¡¯s dating.¡± Zhang Li Xue was aware that her mother was talking about her. ¡°Mommy, what are you talking about? Thest time anyone wanted to get close to me, my brother and father would always chase everyone away. I¡¯m just afraid that they are going to chase Bai Qi away as well.¡± Li Qin Yaoughed. ¡°Then, are you nning to get back to your brother?¡± Zhang Li Xue imagined chasing away Fang Su Jin andughed. Of course, she did not have the heart to do it. She liked Fang Su Jin and thought that it was fine if her brother dated her best friend. ¡°Of course, not. I believe that my brother will have good taste.¡± Chapter 544 - 544 Love Nest 544 Love Nest Recently, whenever he was not busy driving his sister around to meet various people, Zhang Yi Hai was working on his apartment. He did not n to have any renovation and instead, he decorated the ce ording to his preferences and what he understood from Fang Su Jin¡¯s liking. After working on the ce for a few days, Zhang Yi Hai finally invited his girlfriend over to look around. When they arrived at the entrance, the first thing that Zhang Yi Hai did was to register Fang Su Jin¡¯s fingerprint, so that it would be easier for her toe around. Fang Su Jin listened to the mechanical voice, telling them that her fingerprints has been recorded, and turned to Zhang Yi Hai again. ¡°Does this mean that I can get ess to every of your apartment?¡± There was a teasing look in her smile. ¡°Mmm... you cane around and stay whenever you like.¡± Zhang Yi Hai took the opportunity to peck at his girlfriend¡¯s lips. Then, he pushed the door to let him in. ¡°Let me take you around for a tour. You can tell me if there¡¯s anythingcking.¡± ¡°Are you nning to move out?¡± Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. ¡°Of course, not.¡± He led his girlfriend in and pressed her body into the wall in the hallway. ¡°Su Jin, this is considered our love nest. We¡¯ll use this ce to date, alright?¡± Her face turned bright red upon hearing his words. ¡°What love nest?¡± She put her hands on his chest and pushed his body away. ..... Zhang Yi Hai watched as Fang Su Jin turned around to enter the apartment. As the girl began to look around the ce, Zhang Yi Hai would follow her around without saying a word. The two of them moved from the living room until they reached the dining area. Then, Fang Su Jin looked around the kitchen and was surprised to see that there were already a few snacks in the kitchen cab as well as in the refrigerator. ¡°If there is anything that you like, you can tell me,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°I will buy them for you.¡± Fang Su Jin did not say anything but instead, continued to walk around the ce. She came to the living room again and stood in front of the ss sliding door that led to the small balcony. The city view from this spot looked quite good. After a while, her gaze fell on the door next to her. Fang Su Jin raised her brow at her boyfriend and asked, ¡°Can I enter this ce?¡± Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. ¡°Go ahead.¡± Fang Su Jin pushed the door and looked around. There was a long desk and aputer chair instead. At the side was a tall cab. ¡°This is your office?¡± It was not hard for her to figure out, judging from theyout. ¡°Mhm...¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°I think I can use this ce as a temporary office before I figure out what I am going to do with mypany.¡± At this time, Zhang Yi Hai and his business partners were only working remotely. They would only meet up once in a while and would prefer video conferences instead. Fang Su Jin looked around and came out again. She moved to the next door and looked at his boyfriend again. ¡°What about this door?¡± ¡°Su Jin, you can enter any room you like. I won¡¯t keep a secret from you.¡± Fang Su Jin narrowed her eyes as she looked at her boyfriend. Then, she pushed the door and stepped inside. To her surprise, Fang Su Jin found that this room was empty. She stared at the room with a dazed look in her eyes before turning to Zhang Yi Hai again. ¡°You haven¡¯t decided what you are going to do with this room?¡± Zhang Yi Hai moved to wrap his arms around Fang Su Jin¡¯s waist, giving her a back hug. Then, he rested his chin on her shoulder. ¡°You can decide how you are going to decorate this room. Su Jin, this would be your office. It¡¯s fine if you¡¯re going to turn this room into your mini studio as well.¡± Fang Su Jin was stunned upon hearing his words. She did not expect that Zhang Yi Hai would let her have a space on her own at this ce. She looked out the ceiling to floor window and thought that the view from here looked quite good as well. She could already imagine herself staying in this room to paint. ¡°You already have the ess to this room,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°You cane here and decorate this ce whenever you want.¡± Fang Su Jin turned around in his embrace. She stood on tiptoe and peck on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s lips. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, you are so nice.¡± The smile on his face widened. ¡°Then, you should reward me more.¡± Fang Su Jin was going to ask him what he want for a reward but was worried that this man was going to spout some nonsense. She pushed him away and walked out to the living room again. Finally, there was only one more door at the end of the hall. Fang Su Jin nced at her boyfriend before walking over and entering. Her gaze immediately fell on the bed in front of her. Judging from the spacious room, Fang Su Jin figured that this should be the master bedroom. However, why was it that there was nothing else in this room other than the bed? Fang Su Jin wanted to turn around and ask, but she continued to stand at the door without moving. Zhang Yi Hai moved to hug his girlfriend again. He kissed her cheek and spoke, ¡°Su Jin, I hope that you can help me to decorate this room. I don¡¯t know much about what you need. Therefore, it is best to let you do it instead.¡± He turned her around to face him and smiled, ¡°Alright?¡± Fang Su Jin was mesmerized by the smile and nodded absentmindedly. The young man let out a chuckle. Then, he leaned over to kiss her on the lips. After a while, he pulled away and asked, ¡°Do you want to try the bed first?¡± Fang Su Jin came to her senses and pped his chest. ¡°Who wanted to try the bed?¡± She pushed him away with her red face and walked out of the room again. Zhang Yi Hai was about to give her a chase when his phone suddenly rang. He took his phone out and frowned when he saw his father¡¯s name on the caller ID. Chapter 545 - 545 An Interesting Package 545 An Interesting Package After leaving the apartment, Zhang Yi Hai sent his girlfriend back to her house. Fortunately, it was weekdays and Father Fang was not around to invite Zhang Yi Hai in for a cup of tea. However, they still did not dare to be intimate in front of her house. It was daylight and Fang Su Jin was worried that her mother would see them. Zhang Yi Hai did not stay too long with his girlfriend. After watching her enter the house, he then drove to the hotel to meet up with his father. On his way to the hotel, Zhang Yi Hai could not help but wonder just why would his father wanted him to head to the hotel. Usually, whenever his father had something to say, he would say it when they were at home. After twenty minutes of driving, Zhang Yi Hai finally arrived at the hotel. He parked his vehicle at the usual spot and took the elevator to head upstairs. As he often showed up at the hotel, the staff knew him and did not stop him on his track. The elevator stopped with a ding. His father¡¯s secretary saw him walk out of the elevator and greeted him at the desk. Zhang Yi Hai exchanged a few polite words with the secretary. However, he was still unable to find out the reason his father was looking for him. ..... After a brief hesitation, Zhang Yi Hai knocked on the door and entered the room with his father¡¯s permission. As he walked in, Zhang Yi Hai saw that his father was sitting behind his desk while signing a few documents that the managers had sent it to him a while ago. He watched his father for a while before he spoke, ¡°Dad.¡± Zhang Yu Han raised his head and nodded when he saw his son. ¡°You¡¯re here.¡± He walked closer to the door and examined his father¡¯s expression, hoping to get a clue of what he was going to say. ¡°Have a seat,¡± Zhang Yu Han motioned for his son to sit down. Zhang Yi Hai sat down at the empty seat with a puzzled look on his face. In the end, he could no longer hold his curiosity and asked, ¡°Dad, why did you call me here?¡± He started to wonder if perhaps there was an issue with thepany and if his father would want to discuss it with him. However, he had long mentioned to his parents that he did not intend to seed in the hotel chain and instead, would let his sister do it. If there was any problem with the hotel, shouldn¡¯t his father call his sister? Otherwise, could it be that his father wanted to discuss something that his mother and sister could not hear? ¡°I received an interesting package earlier today,¡± Zhang Yu Han spoke. He rummaged through the documents on his desk and finally pulled out something. Zhang Yi Hi looked at the items that his father had just pulled out and noted the express delivery sign on the envelope. ¡°Dad, what is it?¡± Zhang Yi Hai watched his father and watched as he pushed the envelope across the table. He hesitated for a brief second before he finally took the envelope. ¡°Go on and take a look,¡± Zhang Yu Han spoke Zhang Yi Hai first examined the envelope and saw his father¡¯s name as the recipient. However, the sender¡¯s side was left empty. Who would send this package to his father? However, he soon got his answer when he pulled the contents out. His brow furrowed and the corner of his lips tensed. Zhang Yi Hai looked at the photos of him and Fang Su Jin together at the airport. In these photos, he had his arms around Fang Su Jin¡¯s waist and the two of them had their lips locked. There were a few others of him and Fang Su Jin holding hands. A face appeared in his mind. The only person who could send his father such photos would be ssmate Ji. When he was at the airport with Fang Su Jin, the two of them happened to run into his ssmate. Other than that person, Zhang Yi Hai could not think of anyone else. Moreover... Tang Yin mentioned that some photos of him and Fang Su Jin had spread among their ssmates. It was just that, none of them dared to publish that photo in their group chat. Zhang Yi Hai had a clear conscience and knew that he had not made any mistake. However, he did not know how he should be facing his father at this time. His gaze was lowered as he continued to look at the photo for a long time. He really could not understand what did ssmate Ji tried to achieve by doing this. For a long time, none of them speak a word. Meanwhile, Zhang Yu Han examined his son¡¯s expression for a long time. Seeing that he continued to stay still for a long time, Zhang Yu Han could see that his son had no intention to defend himself. Last time, his son had quickly defended himself after he showed up. His eyes narrowed. It seemed that his son was really in a rtionship with Fang Su Jin. Zhang Yu Han could not help but recall the incident from a few months ago. That time, he received a call from the hotel manager in Capital City and was told that his son had brought a drunk woman to the hotel. He and his wife went over to the hotel quickly and found that the drunk woman was no one else but their daughter¡¯s best friend, Fang Su Jin. He questioned his son and heard his exnation. A few months ago, his son said that he was not in a rtionship with Fang Su Jin. The girl happened to be drunk and he was sending her back to the hotel. But this time, it looked like Zhang Yi Hai could no longer refute this rtionship. Unless he was nning to tell him that he was only fooling around. As the thought came to his mind, Zhang Yu Han¡¯s expression turned darker. He and his wife both had educated their children themselves. He had always taught her son good values. He hoped that his son would not disappoint him. ¡°Yi Hai...¡± Zhang Yu Han called his name after a long silence. ¡°Why don¡¯t you tell me what is going on?¡± Chapter 546 - 546 Bad Intentions 546 Bad Intentions Zhang Yi Hai pursed his lips, wondering just how was he supposed to exin to his father about this matter. It would be alright if he was the one who told his father the news himself. But now that his father had to find out this news, Zhang Yi Hai was worried about how his father was going to react. Now that his father knew about him and Fang Su Jin, Zhang Yi Hai figured that he could no longer hide his rtionship. Then, he started to wonder how would his girlfriend react if she found out that his father already knew about their rtionship. Su Jin would be shy that their rtionship was found out when his father saw a photo of them kissing. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai...¡± His father¡¯s voice sounded stern. ¡°Are you dating Fang Su Jin?¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked up to meet his father¡¯s gaze. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°She¡¯s your sister¡¯s friend.¡± ¡°I know.¡± ¡°She¡¯s also a few years older than you.¡± ..... ¡°I¡¯m aware of that. Dad...¡± Zhang Yi Hai sat up straight and looked at his father seriously. ¡°I am not ying around. I¡¯m very serious about Su Jin.¡± Zhang Yu Han felt the corner of his lips twitched. He was used to hearing his son addressing Fang Su Jin as Sister Fang. Hearing him address her as Su Jin was a little strange. ¡°You¡¯re very serious?¡± ¡°Dad, I won¡¯t y around with someone¡¯s feelings. The moment I approached Su Jin, I have always been serious about her. If it¡¯s possible, I hope to be together with her for a very long, long time. Of course, Su Jin also knew about my intention.¡± Zhang Yu Han looked at his son and thought that the little boy who liked to sneak into his office when he was young had now grown up. ¡°Are you against me dating my sister¡¯s friend because of our age differences?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. Zhang Yu Han frowned. ¡°Of course, not.¡± He was not someone who minded minor matters such as this. He was sure that his wife too would have the same thought as him. ¡°Then, are you against us dating?¡± Zhang Yi Hai subconsciously tightened his hand into a fist as he waited for his father¡¯s answer. However, Zhang Yu Han did not answer, instead, he continued to stare at his son for a long time. This was making Zhang Yi Hai anxious. For a second, he began to worry that his father would beat him up because of this. ¡°Did your sister know about this?¡± Zhang Yu Han asked. ¡°My sister knows about this. She found out about us not too long ago.¡± ¡°Who else knew about this?¡± ¡°It¡¯s only my sister and Brother Bai Qi.¡± Zhang Yi Hai was not nning to tell his father about his Uncle Qi Ming Wei. His father would not mind it if his sister knew about him dating Fang Su Jin. However, if his father found out that his uncle was helping him to hide this matter, the person who would have to suffer would be his uncle. Zhang Yi Hai did not want his uncle to get into any trouble. Zhang Yu Han heaved a long sigh. He did not expect that his daughter already knew about this and the siblings were keeping this secret from him and his wife. ¡°What about Fang Su Jin¡¯s parents?¡± Zhang Yu Han asked. ¡°We haven¡¯t told them.¡± ¡°Thest time we found you and Fang Su Jin at the hotel, you told us that the two of you are not in a rtionship.¡± Zhang Yu Han¡¯s expression turned dangerous as he recalled that incident. It was a huge incident for him. Most of the staff knew his son and the news of him bringing a drunk woman to the hotel spread among the staff. Zhang Yu Han would not tolerate it if his son was lying to him about that incident. ¡°We were not together that time,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Dad, Su Jin and I only got together not too long ago. It was after my sister got her marriage certificate that we started to date.¡± Zhang Yu Han decided to believe in his son¡¯s words. ¡°I have a reason to keep this matter a secret from you and mom,¡± Zhang Yi Hai decided to exin. ¡°Su Jin did not want to tell others that we were dating. She is worried that going out with me might affect my study. Therefore, she wanted to keep this low. Moreover, the two of us were still at the beginning of a rtionship. We wanted to see if we would be able to get along well before we would tell others about it. She is worried that you and Mom would be unhappy that I started to date beforepleting my study. ¡± Zhang Yu Han stayed quiet as he listened to his son¡¯s exnation. ¡°Dad, we are nning to tell everyone once my final resultes out and I agreed with her,¡± Zhang Yi Hai continued. He hesitated briefly before speaking again, ¡°I hope that you can pretend that you did not know about this until we tell you ourselves.¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked straight into his father¡¯s eyes, hoping that he would help him in this matter. Of course, Zhang Yu Han understood that his son was asking him to keep this secret from his wife. He did not like keeping such a secret from his wife, but... Zhang Yu Han heaved another long sigh. ¡°I won¡¯t tell your mother. This matter is something you have to tell her yourself.¡± His eyes lit up upon hearing his father¡¯s words. He was relieved to know that his father was not upset or against his rtionship with Fang Su Jin. Zhang Yu Han lowered his gaze to look at the packaging in his son¡¯s hand. ¡°This packaging... this photo... what is this about?¡± He already knew that the sender of this package had bad intentions toward his son when he first saw the photos. The young man¡¯s expression turned darker as he looked at the photo again. ¡°Dad, you don¡¯t have to worry about this. Someone was unhappy with me and decided to send this to you. It won¡¯t happen again.¡± ¡°I¡¯m guessing that you should know who the person is?¡± ¡°I know.¡± ¡°Whatever the reason is, you have to settle this matter yourself. Since you are dating Su Jin, then, you have to be responsible for your rtionship. You should not let her get hurt because of you.¡± Chapter 547 - 547 Talk to Su Jin 547 Talk to Su Jin Zhang Yi Hai left his father¡¯s office and came out again after two hours. He stood in the parking area for a long time, wondering how he was supposed to handle this matter. After a while, he went home to look for his sister. When he arrived, his sister was in the living room, teaching Bai Xi Xi some mathematic solutions. He stood at the side to watch them and waited for his sister to be done. Once they were done, Bai Xi Xi looked up and poked at Zhang Li Xue to tell her that someone was watching. It was only then that Zhang Li Xue turned around to look at his brother. ¡°What are you standing there for?¡± Zhang Li Xue raised a brow. ¡°Do you have something you wanted to say to me?¡± Zhang Yi Hai coughed. ¡°Mhm... Sister, I have something to talk to you about.¡± Bai Xi Xi looked at the siblings. Then she stood up. ¡°Then, sister-inw, I¡¯ll go to the kitchen to grab something to drink.¡± She looked at Zhang Yi Hai and asked, ¡°Brother Yi Hai, would you like something to drink as well?¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Xi Xi, thank you.¡± The little girl looked at Zhang Yi Hai shyly before turning around and heading to the kitchen. Seeing that Brother Yi Hai seemed to have something to talk to her sister-inw, Bai Xi Xi decided to stay in the kitchen and eat some snacks before she woulde out again. ..... Once Bai Xi Xi was away, Zhang Li Xue turned to her brother again and asked, ¡°What do you want to talk to me about.¡± Zhang Yi Hai sat down on the sofa. ¡°Sister, dad found out about Su Jin and me.¡± Zhang Yi Hai whispered, worried that their mother would suddenlye and overheard their conversation. ¡°What did you say?¡± Her eyes widened. Zhang Li Xue almost could not believe what she was hearing. She looked around and was relieved that she could not find anyone listening. ¡°How did Daddy find out about that?¡± She made sure not to raise her voice. Zhang Yi Hai pursed his lips. ¡°Someone mailed a photo of us to Dad.¡± He then told his sister about his ssmate creating trouble for him. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, I did not think that you would be this popr.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at his brother, amused. ¡°Then, how did our dad react to this?¡± His sister, Zhang Li Xue thought that his brother wanted her help to talk to their father. As their father doted on her a lot it would be easier for her to help to talk to their father. ¡°Dad... it seemed that he did not mind that we are dating.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. Then, he began to tell his sister about his conversation with their father earlier. Of course, Zhang Li Xue was surprised to hear how their father had reacted. She had imagined that their father would beat up Zhang Yi Hai for dating Fang Su Jin. She recalled thest time she had introduced Bai Qi as her boyfriend. Her father did not seem happy, but he did not let it show on his face. Fortunately, her father¡¯s rtionship with Bai Qi was getting a lot better recently. The two of them would often sit down and talk. ¡°But Sister, that ssmate managed to send a package to our dad,¡± Zhang Yi Hai continued. ¡°I¡¯m worried that she would send the same packaging to Su Jin¡¯s parents as well.¡± Zhang Li Xue stood up straight. Her expression darkened as he thought that someone would bully her best friend. ¡°That ssmate, did she know Su Jin?¡± ¡°They have met a few times before. Moreover, she had attended Su Jin¡¯s art exhibition in Capital City,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Then, she only knew Su Jin as a painter, right?¡± Zhang Li Xue watched as her brother nodded and thought about this matter. After a while, she let out a sigh and spoke, ¡°You probably did not have to worry about this. When Su Jin decided to be a painter, she did not give out her any information about her family as she did not want to be given special treatment. Unless if your ssmate knew about her family background beforehand, she won¡¯t be able to find out anything.¡± Father Fang was quite protective of his daughter. Of course, concealing Fang Su Jin¡¯s identity was not really hard for him. ¡°But if you want to be careful, you have to talk to Su Jin about this,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Other than Su Jin, there would be no one who could stop Father Fang from reading any suspicious letter.¡± Zhang Yi Hai pursed his lips. Initially, she did not want to mention this matter to Su Jin. However, it seemed that he will have no choice but to speak to his girlfriend about this. His expression was solemn, thinking of how he had gotten Fang Su Jin into this trouble. After speaking to his sister, Zhang Yi Hai went back to his room. He pondered over his conversation with his sister before calling his girlfriend. The call went through after a few seconds and Fang Su Jin¡¯s face appeared on his screen. Zhang Yi Hai saw the beads of sweat on her forehead and smiled. He could already imagine how Fang Su Jin ran up the stairs to get back to her room and answer his phone call. ¡°You¡¯re back?¡± Fang Su Jin spoke when she noticed that Zhang Yi Hai was already in his bedroom. She had visited his room previously and was quite familiar with it. ¡°Mhm...¡± ¡°Why did your dad want to talk to you about it?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. She still remembered that they were supposed to be on a date when Zhang Yi Hai called him to the hotel. Because of that, their date was cut short. Zhang Yi Hai was still reluctant to tell Fang Su Jin about his conversation with his father. After all, he had promised her that he will keep their rtionship a secret from their parents until the exam result came out. Now that he thought about it, it would not be too long before the result came out. ¡°Su Jin, I have something to discuss with you.¡± Fang Su Jin sat up straight when he saw that the look on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face was not right. ¡°What is it?¡± Zhang Yi Hai inhaled a deep breath before he told Fang Su Jin about the letter. Fang Su Jin could not hide her shock. In her opinion, Ji Xin Xin looked like a gentledy. Who would have thought that she would dare to pull a trick just because she was not happy that Zhang Yi Hai was dating her? ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about this,¡± Fang Su Jin assured. ¡°I will keep an eye on this packaging for you.¡± Zhang Yi Hai was relieved that his girlfriend was not angry. Chapter 548 - 548 His Result 548 His Result Fortunately for Zhang Yi Hai, his sister¡¯s analysis was right and Ji Xin Xin had not sent any anonymous letter to the Fang family. Even if she wanted to mess with Fang Su Jin, the contact number will only lead her to Teacher Jiang. However, for the past few weeks, the couple has been anxious, thinking that the Fang couple might have to find out the news of their daughter dating through an anonymous letter. They both considered informing their parents earlier. However, after discussing this together, they decided to go on as nned. Anyway, it was not that long before Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s result was announced. This incident also helped the couple to prepare themselves to break the news to their parents when the timees. Regarding Ji Xin Xin, Zhang Yi Hai decided not to take action against her. Now that he was done with university, there was no chance for them to meet again. Ji Xin Xin was expecting his father would force him to break up with his girlfriend, but that girl did not know that his father did not mind him dating Fang Su Jin. Although she was a few years older, their rtionship was not a crime. The only thing he could do was to show up at the graduation with Fang Su Jin and their family. Ji Xin Xin would have to see him and Fang Su Jin together. This alone would be enough to make her suffer. On the night before his exam result will be announced, Zhang Yi Hai stayed up and sat in front of hisputer, waiting until midnight, so that he could check on the result. He made a video call with Fang Su Jin and they both decided to look at his result together. ..... After he graduated from middle school, Zhang Yi Hai had never been anxious about his exam result again. However, knowing that his rtionship status depended on this result, Zhang Yi Hai could not help but feel anxious. If his result was not as good as he expected, would Fang Su Jin really choose to break up with him? His hands started to tremble as the thought crossed his mind. He could not bear thinking that the two of them would separate because of his result. However, when he looked at the screen, Zhang Yi Hai noticed that Fang Su Jin was looking anxious as well. Her face was a little pale and she kept biting at her lips. This scene made him chuckle. ¡°Su Jin, are you anxious as well?¡± ¡°Of course, I am. Once the result came out, we¡¯re going to meet each other¡¯s parents and break the news to them, right?¡± A helpless smile curled on his lips. It seemed that the reason Fang Su Jin was anxious was different than his. ¡°Then, what if my result is not as good as we expected?¡± Fang Su Jin frowned. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you are always good at your study? A top-ss student?¡± ¡°Do you trust me that much?¡± ¡°Of course, I am.¡± A teasing smile curled on her lips. ¡°Aren¡¯t you my boyfriend?¡± Zhang Yi Haiughed happily at her words. ¡°Anyway, we can be considered growing up together,¡± Fang Su Jin said. She sat up straight again with a smug look on her face. ¡°I know that your result is good at school.¡± Why was his girlfriend so adorable? Zhang Yi Hai wished that he could be by his girlfriend¡¯s side so that he could pinch her cheek. The two of them continued to chat while waiting. Fang Su Jin nced at the clock and suddenly sat up straight again. Her expression tensed. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai! There¡¯s a minute left before midnight.¡± Zhang Yi Hai was shocked when his girlfriend suddenly shouted his name. He nced at the time and began tough. Look, the person who was the most excited was his girlfriend. ¡°Alright. I¡¯ll go and open the browser now.¡± There was a long silence between the two of them as Zhang Yi Hai was focusing on theputer. Fang Su Jin continued to nce at the clock. Her heartbeat elerated. It felt as if time was moving slowly. Two minutes passed but Zhang Yi Hai was still not saying anything. Seeing this scene made her worry. Fang Su Jin began to wonder if perhaps she was too confident that Zhang Yi Hai would do well in his exam. Perhaps the final exam was more difficult than they had thought, or his professor decided to be a little stricter. ¡°Yi Hai, how is t?¡± ¡°Wait for a few minutes. There are a lot of students going online to check their results at this time.¡± He shed her a smile. ¡°I haven¡¯t essed the website yet.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Only then that Fang Su Jin was more at ease. Her hand was gripping her pajama tightly while she watched Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s expression without batting her eyes. A few minutester, she finally saw the change in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face. Seeing this, Fang Su Jin sat straight as well. She held a deep breath and waited for him to speak. Then, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s lips slowly turned into a smile. Her eyes lit up. Seeing the smile on his face finally made her anxiety die down. Although the man had not said a word yet, Fang Su Jin knew that his result was good. Zhang Yi Hai moved his phone and pointed it to the screen without saying a word. Fang Su Jin did not understand much about the subject that Zhang Yi Hai was studying. However, her gaze straightaway moved to the grade section before it slowly moved to the bottom of the page. Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s exam result was very good. Subconsciously, her lips turned up into a smile. This was her boyfriend¡¯s final result, but her heart was soaring with joy as if she was looking at her own exam result. Fang Su Jin inhaled a deep breath and spoke, ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, congrattions on your result.¡± Zhang Yi Hai could not help but smile as well. ¡°Thank you. I know that it was still early, but Su Jin, you have to attend my graduation, alright?¡± Fang Su Jin suddenly thought of something. ¡°That¡¯s right. Yi Hai, thest time, you said that you wanted a reward for your final exam. What do you want?¡± A mysterious smile curled on his lips. ¡°That... I will tell you when the timees.¡± Chapter 549 - 549 She Should Have Noticed the Hint! 549 She Should Have Noticed the Hint! In the morning, Zhang Yi Hai walked down the stairs and found that his mother and sister were in the dining room. He walked into the dining room and listened to them discussing something about his sister¡¯s leg. It has been a few months since the ident and soon, she will have to go to the hospital to check on her leg to see if it has recovered well. Li Qin Yao raised her head and smiled. ¡°Yi Hai, you¡¯re here. Come over and eat your breakfast.¡± As she spoke, Li Qin Yao started to take the te of meat bun and pushed it over to her son. Zhang Yi Hai thanked his mother as he reached for the meat bun. He took a bite of his food and realized that his mother has been staring at him. His chewing movement halted. Zhang Yi Hai looked at his mother warily, wondering what was up. ¡°Mom, why are you looking at me like that?¡± Li Qin Yao sighed. ¡°Didn¡¯t you get your final exam result today? Have you checked it yet? How is it?¡± It was then that Zhang Yi Hai realized that he had not told his family about his result yet. When he was checking his result at midnight, everyone in the family has already gone to bed. ¡°Mommy, what do you think?¡± Zhang Li Xue already knew the result when she saw the faint smile on her brother¡¯s face. She recalled that Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin had agreed that they would tell their parents about their rtionship after his final result came out. ..... Actually, Zhang Li Xue was a little curious to know how would the two of them break the news. Zhang Yi Hai nced at his sister before turning to his mother again. ¡°It¡¯s quite good. Mom, you might see me giving a little speech during my graduation.¡± Li Qin Yao¡¯s expression lit up. ¡°Yi Hai, congrattions.¡± She walked over to her son and hugged him. Then, she leaned over to kiss his cheek. His mother¡¯s move was too sudden that he found himself blushing a little bit. Now that he was grown up, Zhang Yi Hai was easily shy whenever his mother kissed his cheek. But it was also rare for him to get this treatment. ¡°Yi Hai, congrattions,¡± Zhang Li Xue chirped in as well. ¡°Since you have done so well, what sort of reward do you want?¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. This was the second time that someone had asked him about a reward, but honestly, he did not know how he should be replying to his mother. ¡°I¡¯ll have to think about it first.¡± Li Qin Yao patted her son on the shoulder. ¡°Then, you think about it properly first.¡± Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze as he began to eat. Then, he recalled his conversation with Fang Su Jinst night and looked up again. ¡°Mom, I have something to tell you.¡± Li Qin Yao looked at her son, thinking that her son was going to make his request for a reward. Therefore, she was not ready to hear his next sentences. ¡°Mom, I¡¯m thinking of taking my girlfriend home and introducing her to you and Dad. What do you think?¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke nonchntly. Zhang Li Xue was in the middle of drinking some bone-strengthening soup when she heard her brother¡¯s words. The soup that she was drinking was sprayed out on the table. ¡°What are you doing? That¡¯s dirty.¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at the food that he barely get to eat. However, most of them were now covered by his sister¡¯s saliva. Zhang Li Xue looked at her little brother in disbelief. The person who should be med for this incident was her little brother, alright? How can he mention taking Fang Su Jin to meet their parents this casually? Moreover, she did not expect her brother to be in a hurry. He was already thinking of taking Fang Su Jin home right after he got his result! Zhang Li Xue reached to take the napkin to wipe her mouth. Then, she turned to their mother and saw that their mother was unable to hold her surprise as well. ¡°You...¡± Li Qin Yao looked at her son in disbelief. ¡°What girlfriend? Why didn¡¯t I know that you have a girlfriend?¡± Zhang Yi Hai coughed as he lowered his head to hide his expression. ¡°This is why I¡¯m telling you about it now.¡± Li Qin Yao¡¯s mouth was agape. She stared at her son for a long time. Her children were very close to her. Usually, she would be able to tell things even without them telling her first. Thest time Zhang Li Xue was secretly dating Bai Qi, she was the first to notice the change in her daughter. This time, Li Qin Yao was wondering how did she miss out on the sign that her son was dating someone. Of course, the only reason Li Qin Yao was unable to sense anything was that her daughter was helping Zhang Yi Hai to hide his matter. Suddenly, Li Qin Yao began to recall the conversation she had with her daughter not too long ago. At that time, the two of them had briefly discussed the possibility that Zhang Yi Hai would be dating. She should have noticed the hint! Li Qin Yao shifted her gaze to her daughter. ¡°Li Xue, did you already know about this?¡± Zhang Li Xue wanted to lie. However, when she thought of the identity of Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s girlfriend, Zhang Li Xue thought that lying would get her into a lot more trouble. Fang Su Jin is her best friend and the two of them spent a lot of time together. It would be impossible for her not to know anything about their rtionship. ¡°I might know something.¡± Zhang Li Xue coughed. ¡°But Mommy, you shouldn¡¯t ask me anything about this. I already promised not to say anything.¡± ¡°Then, have you met her?¡± Li Qin Yao asked. Zhang Li Xue looked at her mother helplessly. ¡°Mommy, shouldn¡¯t you be asking my little brother about this? Why are you interrogating me?¡± Hearing that, Li Qin Yao began to look at her son again. ¡°Who is she? A ssmate? Quickly, tell me.¡± ¡°Mom, let¡¯s take this slow, alright?¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°How about this... on the day I bring her home, I will tell you all about my girlfriend.¡± Chapter 550 - 550 What Boyfriend? 550 What Boyfriend? After Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s announcement, Li Qin Yao could not sit still. She called her husband to tell him that their son was dating someone and let him clear his schedule for a day to meet their son¡¯s girlfriend. Zhang Yu Han could only close his mouth and continue to listen as his wife continued to talk about their son¡¯s girlfriend. His wife was still guessing about the girl¡¯s identity and he could not tell her that the girl was someone they know. In the end, it was arranged for Zhang Yi Hai to bring back his girlfriend home on the weekend when everyone would be free. Li Qin Yao was already nning the menu to prepare for this asion. This was the first time that Zhang Yi Hai was bringing home a girlfriend and she could not help but feel anxious. Meanwhile, as soon as Zhang Yi Hai went back to his room, he called his girlfriend to tell her about this news. Fang Su Jin could not hide her shock upon hearing that Zhang Yi Hai had already announced to her mother about bringing her home for the weekend. Previously, she had always visited the residence as Zhang Li Xue¡¯s friend. Thinking that she was going to visit the ce as Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s girlfriend made her very anxious. ¡°You...¡± Fang Su Jin was speechless, knowing that the meeting would be sooner than she thought. ¡°Why did you tell your mother so soon?¡± ..... ¡°Why not? Didn¡¯t we already prepare ourselves for it?¡± Fang Su Jin realized that Zhang Yi Hai was telling her the truth. But when she thought about meeting the Zhang couple again, Fang Su Jin thought that perhaps, she needed more time to prepare. ¡°Su Jin, are you going to tell your parents soon?¡± Fang Su Jin chuckled as she heard his question. ¡°Why do you sound impatient?¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at his girlfriend¡¯s face on his screen with a serious look on his face. ¡°I like you. Naturally, I want the people around me to know about us.¡± He wanted to tell the world that he had a girlfriend from the day Fang Su Jin agreed to be with him. Now that the agreed time hase, of course, he would not hold back. ¡°This... I will talk to my mother first and see,¡± Fang Su Jin said. The couple chatted for a while before they ended their call. Then, Fang Su Jin stared at her phone with a dazed look on her face. She recalled her conversation with Zhang Yi Hai and finally heaved a long sigh. Afterposing herself, Fang Su Jin finally came out of her studio to look for her mother. The smell of baked items wafted through the house. Fang Su Jin walked into the kitchen and found that her mother was baking some cookies. Noticing her presence, Mother Fang looked up and waved her hand, motioning her daughter toe over. ¡°Su Jin,e over quickly. Mom just baked some cookies. Tell me if it tasted good.¡± Fang Su Jin reached for a piece and took a bite. However, she could not tell whether the cookies tasted good or not. At this time, her mind was preupied with how she was supposed to tell her mother about Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°How is it?¡± Mother Fang asked. ¡°It¡¯s not bad.¡± Mother Fang heaved a sigh, knowing that she could not count on her daughter for her opinion. Seeing that her mother was busying herself with the cookies again made her pause. Fang Su Jin stood there to gather some courage before she spoke again, ¡°Mom, I have something to tell you.¡± Mother Fang continued to move her cookies to the cooling rack without looking up. ¡°Un. What is it?¡± ¡°I wonder if it would be alright if I bring my boyfriend home and introduce him to you and dad.¡± Mother Fang nodded. ¡°Sure. Just let hime over.¡± Then, there was a brief silence. Mother Fang halted when she finally recalled what did her daughter told her a few seconds ago. She stared at the cookies with a dazed look on her face before she finally looked up. ¡°What boyfriend? Su Jin, you¡¯re dating someone?¡± Her mother¡¯s reaction was too amusing. Fang Su Jin wanted tough but was afraid that she was going to offend her mother. ¡°Mmm... It has been a while.¡± ¡°Who is it? Where did he live? What about his family?¡± Mother Fang continued to shoot her daughter with a lot of questions. Mother Fang was always worried that her daughter has been single for a long time. Fang Su Jin¡¯s younger cousin was getting married soon, Fang Su Jin did not seem to be dating anyone. After what happened between her daughter and Lin Fang, Mother Fang was prepared to watch her daughter stay single for a long time. It was fine even if she did not get married. As long as her daughter could live happily doing whatever she wanted, Mother Fang would be contented. Who would have thought that her daughter would suddenly mention a boyfriend? Moreover, she was already thinking about bringing him home. Mother Fang was anxious. She did not know whether she should be relieved or worried about this news. Mother Fang was worried that her innocent daughter might be tricked by some hooligan. ¡°Mom, you asked so many questions. I don¡¯t know which one I should be answering first,¡± Fang Su Jin mumbled. ¡°Mom, do you know when will my Dad be free?¡± ¡°Is this serious?¡± Fang Su Jin looked at her mother helplessly. ¡°I would not joke about such a thing.¡± Mother Fang stared at her daughter for a while, examining her expression. After a while, she concluded that her daughter was not joking about this matter. ¡°How long have the two of you gotten to know each other?¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze. ¡°We¡¯ve known each other for a long time. It was just that, we only got together recently. After getting along for a while, we thought that we both should give it a try.¡± Based on her words, Mother Fang thought that perhaps, her daughter was dating one of her former ssmates. ¡°I will talk to your dad about this and ask when he will be free to have a meal together,¡± Mother Fang spoke as she finally was able to calm down. ¡°That¡¯s right. What is the name of your boyfriend?¡± Fang Su Jin paused when she heard this question. She peeked at her mother¡¯s face and spoke. ¡°It¡¯s Zhang Yi Hai.¡± Chapter 551 - 551 After All, You are His Daughter 551 After All, You are His Daughter On the same day, Father Fang, who was supposed to be busy with his work headed home in a hurry. The moment he entered the house, Father Fang quickly went to look for his wife. He found her in their bedroom and quickly asked, ¡°What did you tell me earlier... is it true?¡± Mother Fang looked at her husband helplessly. ¡°I don¡¯t know. But it was Su Jin who told me about it this afternoon. Do you think she would lie?¡± ¡°Su Jin... is she serious?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think that your daughter would joke about something like this.¡± The man had a frown on his face. Father Fang knew his daughter well and he believed that his daughter would not lie about this matter. Father Fang was in a daze as he thought of the person that his daughter was dating. After a few seconds, he came back to his senses and looked at his wife again. ¡°Then, is he reallying over today?¡± ¡°Why are you asking me this?¡± Mother Fang looked at her husband, wanting tough but was unable to. ¡°Weren¡¯t you the one who told our Su Jin to invite that boy home?¡± The man let out a cough. Then, he looked at his wife with an embarrassed look on his face. ..... A few hours earlier, Mother Fang gave him a call and reported that their daughter was dating someone. Father Fang who was in the middle of discussing an important matter with his assistant was shocked. Moreover, his wife revealed that the person that their daughter was dating was Zhang Yi Hai! Suddenly, Father Fang found that he did not know how he should react to this news. He liked Zhang Yi Hai and discussed with him the economy and current affairs. However, Father Fang did not know whether he liked that this young man was seeing his daughter. Father Fang can be considered the person who was watching Zhang Yi Hai growing up. Just thinking about this person dating his daughter gave him a strange feeling. He pursed his lips as he thought about this matter for a long time. ¡°Alright. What are you spacing out for?¡± Mother Fang nudged at her husband¡¯s arms. ¡°Yi Hai will being over for dinner. Why don¡¯t you take a shower first and change your clothes?¡± Father Fang narrowed his eyes unhappily upon hearing his wife¡¯s words. ¡°That boy hasn¡¯t walked through our door yet. Why are you addressing him Yi Hai affectionately?¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with it?¡± Mother Fang looked at her husband incredulously. ¡°Isn¡¯t this how we always address him?¡± She let out a chuckle and continued, ¡°It seemed that you¡¯re getting muddleheaded after hearing the news.¡± Without waiting for her husband to reply, Mother Fang turned around and walked out of the room to make some preparation. Zhang Yi Haiing to their house was a bit too sudden. However, this was what Father Fang had wanted. The moment he heard the news, Father Fang urged her to invite Zhang Yi Hai to their house so that they could have a talk. Thinking about it, Mother Fang began to worry that her husband was going to beat up the young man for dating their daughter. ... Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin could not help but worry as well. She had never thought that the moment her father knew that she was dating Zhang Yi Hai, her father would ask Zhang Yi Hai toe over to their house to have a chat. And her father... who would have expected that the moment her mother told him that she was dating Zhang Yi Hai, her father would ask her to invite Zhang Yi Hai immediately! It was too surprising! Initially, Fang Su Jin was thinking that perhaps, her father wanted to use this chance to talk to Zhang Yi Hai about the economy and business again. However, when she saw the look on her mother¡¯s face, Fang Su Jin knew that that was not the case. At this time, Fang Su Jin did not know what to expect. As she was thinking about this matter, Fang Su Jin noticed that her father had returned home. She went out to peek at her father¡¯s expression and realized that things might not be as simple as she thought. Fang Su Jin realized that while her father liked discussing some matters with Zhang Yi Hai, it does not mean that he would like him as his potential son-inw. Her movement halted. Fang Su JIn seemed to realize that her thought has gone wild and her face quickly turned red. She staked outside her parents¡¯ room for a while and saw that her mother hade out. After a while, Fang Su Jin walked over to her mother who was busying herself in the kitchen, and asked, ¡°Mom, how is dad? Do you think he¡¯s angry?¡± Mother Fang cast a nce at her daughter before she looked away to hide her smile. ¡°What do you think?¡± Fang Su Jin tried to observe her mother¡¯s expression, but could not find anything from it. ¡°Mom, just tell me. Otherwise, I might die from anxiousness.¡± Mother Fangughed. ¡°Mom, don¡¯tugh. Quickly tell me.¡± Herugh died down. Mother Fang looked at her daughter, amused. It seemed that this would not be the first time that she would bring home a boyfriend. Thest time she brought home her boyfriend should be in college. Unfortunately, their rtionship did not work out and her daughter has been single for a long time. ¡°I also don¡¯t know what was your father thinking,¡± Mother Fang said. ¡°You will have to wait until Yi Haies over and meet your father.¡± Seeing the change in her daughter¡¯s expression made her heave a long sigh. ¡°All I can say is that your father might like Yi Hai as a person, but after all, you are his daughter. Hearing that you seemed to be serious about him made him anxious.¡± Fang Su Jin stayed in the kitchen to watch her mother preparing some dishes with a perplexed look on her face. Her phone rang just in time. Fang Su Jin nced at the screen and inhaled a deep breath. Zhang Yi Hai was already parked in front of her house! Her hands were getting colder. Fang Su Jin could not calm down. Chapter 552 - 552 Was He Not Afraid? 552 Was He Not Afraid? Fang Su Jin hurried outside to meet Zhang Yi Hai. When she came out, Zhang Yi Hai was in the middle of unloading some gifts from his vehicle. Noticing her presence, Zhang Yi Hai raised his head and shed her a brilliant smile. Fang Su Jin was stunned for a few seconds. However, she quickly came back to her senses when she recalled the look on her father¡¯s face earlier. ¡°You still can smile!¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at his girlfriend, amused. The person he loved was right in front of him. Why wouldn¡¯t he smile when he looked at her? However, Zhang Yi Hai was quick to notice that there was something wrong with Fang Su Jin¡¯s reaction. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Fang Su Jin looked at the man anxiously, not knowing how she should exin the situation in her house. Her gaze fell on the bags in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s hand and suddenly, she came to realize what they were. ¡°You brought gifts for my parents?¡± ¡°Mhm...¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°This is the first time I¡¯m visiting as your boyfriend. Of course, I have to bring some gifts along.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at the gifts that Zhang Yi Hai had bought. They were nothing expensive, but she could tell that Zhang Yi Hai had put a lot of thought when he chose the gifts. ..... Then, she looked at her boyfriend again and spoke, ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, I think, things might not be as easy as I think. My dad... I¡¯m sure he would make things difficult for you.¡± Zhang Yi Hai stared at his girlfriend for a while. Then, a faint smile appeared on his face. He put down the paper bag in his hand and stretched his hand to pinch Fang Su Jin¡¯s cheeks. ¡°Are you worried about me?¡± Fang Su Jin looked at him helplessly. She was worried. Very worried. But why is it that Zhang Yi Hai seemed to be very cool about this? Was he not afraid? Although her father might seem as if he was easy to get along with, once he was angry, it would be difficult to coax him. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about me,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°I know what I have to do.¡± Fang Su Jin shot him an inquiring look, hoping that he would exin what he wanted to do. However, Zhang Yi Hai did not say a word. ¡°Come on.¡± Zhang Yi Hai mmed the door before picking up the gifts he brought with him. ¡°We should go in before your parents worry.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. She also thought that letting her parents wait for a long time would not be good for her boyfriend. With that thought, Fang Su Jin turned around and led Zhang Yi Hai into the house. As soon as they walked in, the aunties who were working at the house hid behind the walls to peek at Zhang Yi Hai. Previously, they heard that Fang Su Jin would be bringing her boyfriend for dinner. Naturally, they were curious to look at him. However, they did not expect that Fang Su Jin would bring in a familiar face. ¡°Is that Yi Hai?¡± Mother Fang came out of the kitchen and smiled. She gave the young man a look over before nodding in satisfaction. ¡°Auntie, hello.¡± Zhang Yi Hai greeted politely. ¡°Just sit down and make this ce like your own house,¡± Mother Fang spoke. ¡°This isn¡¯t the first time that you came to visit our house.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nced at his girlfriend before he sat. Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin was relieved to see that her mother did not treat Zhang Yi Hai badly. It seemed that the person she should be worrying about is her father. Suddenly, a cough was heard,ing from the stairs. Fang Su Jin watched as her father walked down the stairs and stiffened. It was a while ago that she was still worrying about her father. Then, a few secondster, her father did appear. She looked at her father and noticed the stern look in his eyes. Her palm was sweaty just thinking of what her father would try to do next. Zhang Yi Hai stood up when he saw Father Fang. He put on smile on his face and spoke, ¡°Hello, uncle.¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Father Fang nodded. He gave Zhang Yi Hai a lookover and narrowed his eyes. Fang Su Jin was watching her father anxiously. Usually, her father would wee Zhang Yi Hai and ask him to spend time with him to chat. Seeing that her father was keeping his silence made Fang Su Jin worry. Mother Fang nced at her husband and heaved helplessly. She was also worrying about her husband¡¯s reaction toward Zhang Yi Hai. Seeing that her husband was not saying anything, Mother Fang took the initiative to chat with Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°Auntie had prepared a few dishes. Wait for a bit. Later, we can all eat together.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. He took the paper bag that he brought with him and handed it over to Mother Fang .¡±Auntie, this is a little present from me. It¡¯s not anything much.¡± Mother Fang took the bag and peeked at the contents. There were a few health products. Then, Zhang Yi Hai also bought Mother Fang a stylish scarf and a brooch. Mother Fang looked at his gifts and was immediately smitten. She thanked Zhang Yi Hai for his gifts and the two of them began to chat a little bit. For Father Fang, Zhang Yi Hai had bought him some rare tea. Father Fang enjoyed drinking tea very much. The moment he saw the tea box that Zhang Yi Hai had given him, Father Fang was moved. However, he already decided that he could not make it easier for Zhang Yi Hai. Father Fang nced at his daughter. Seeing that the girl he raised was looking at her boyfriend without batting her eyelids made him a little unhappy. This was the daughter he raised, but this daughter was too infatuated with this boy. Chapter 553 - 553 Let’s Have a Chat 553 Let¡¯s Have a Chat Dinner with the Fang family was quite amiable. Mother Fang chatted with Zhang Yi Hai and continued to feed him with food. However, Father Fang was watching him silently. The furrow between his brow did not disappear for a long time. After observing his daughter and Zhang Yi Hai for a while, Father Fang would see that the two of them were quite close. Zhang Yi Hai might be older than Fang Su Jin. However, when they sat side by side, his timid daughter would seem childish. Suddenly, he seemed to recall seeing Zhang Yi Hai sending his daughter back a few times. Back then, he had never suspected anything. Father Fang thought that the only reason Zhang Yi Hai was sending his daughter back was due to his sister¡¯s request. At this time, Father Fang realized that he was too naive. He even asked Zhang Yi Hai toe into the house and have a chat with him! ..... Father Fang nced at Zhang Yi Hai displeased, as he thought of this matter. He began to wonder whether this boy was aiming for his daughter for a long time. Mother Fang looked at her husband and sighed. The unhappy look on his face was too apparent. Mother Fang poked at her husband¡¯s arms a few times, reminding him not to look so sour in front of their guest. However, he remained the same. She began to wonder just what it is that make her husband unhappy. Mother Fang found this situation quite amusing. Not too long ago, it was her husband who often pestered this young man to chat with him. Now that he was having a meal with their family, her husband has been quiet for a long time. As for her, Mother Fang was quite satisfied with Zhang Yi Hai. After all, this young man was someone who she had watched as he grew up. The Zhang¡¯s family teaching was good and their children were all well-behaved. Moreover, all this time, she has been urging her daughter to be in a rtionship. It was only after that matter with Lin Fang happened that she finally slow down. Now that her daughter was with someone, how can Mother Fang be unhappy? As long as she brought home a guy, that is good enough, right? ¡°How long have you two been together,¡± Mother Fang asked, finding another topic for the to talk about. From the corner of her eyes, Mother Fang saw her husband look up, seeming interested in this topic. Zhang Yi Hai exchanged a look with his girlfriend and smiled before answering. ¡°We have been together for five months.¡± At this time, Father Fang seemed to realize something important. After staying silent for a long time, he finally spoke up. ¡°Are you saying that the two of you were together when you were in F Country?¡± Fang Su Jin was startled to hear her father speak for the first time. The bowl of soup in her hand tilted a little bit, causing the soup to spill. Fortunately, she was quick enough to stop it. Zhang Yi Hai looked at Father Fang calmly. ¡°Yes. We were already together for a while.¡± Father Fang inhaled a deep breath, wanting to scold them. However, his wife was tugging at his sleeves and shooting him a look. Father Fang knew what that look implied. If he dared to embarrass Zhang Yi Hai, there was a chance that he might have to sleep in his study! He then recalled that Zhang Li Xue and her husband were in F Country as well. Knowing that the two were not alone finally made him feel more at ease. ¡°So, it has been that long.¡± Mother Fang was surprised. She thought that the two of them had gotten together only recently. ¡°Then, it was a long-distance rtionship?¡± ¡°Mhm...¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. Father Fang was satisfied, knowing that the two of them did not have much time to spend together as Zhang Yi Hai was in Capital City to study. However, he then recalled that Zhang Yi Hai had finished his study and had returned to Y City. It seemed that he would be seeing this young man a lot after this. ¡°Did our Su Jin chase you?¡± Mother Fang asked. She looked at her daughter and smiled. ¡°No. Auntie, it was me who was chasing Su Jin,¡± Zhang Yi Hai admitted. Father Fang narrowed his eyes at the way Zhang Yi Hai was addressing his daughter. Meanwhile, Mother Fang was in disbelief. ¡°Really?¡± She seemed to recall that Zhang Yi Hai never had a girlfriend before. She did not think that this young and aloof young man would be the one to chase her daughter. It was more believable for her daughter to chase Zhang Yi Hai instead. ¡°Have you always liked our Su Jin?¡± Mother Fang asked. ¡°Mom...¡± Hearing this question made Fang Su Jin shy. She looked at her mother with a pleading gaze, hoping that she would stop asking questions that would make her embarrassed. ¡°What?¡± Mother Fang looked at her daughter and batted her eyes as if she did not understand what her daughter meant. Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin knew each other for a long time. She thought that it was interesting that the two of the had only dated recently. ¡°It¡¯s not like that,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°In the past, I always view her as a friend to my sister. It was only recently that I started to view her differently. Recently, because of my sister, the two of us get to spend a lot of time together. I guess the feeling came after interacting with her a few more times.¡± Mother Fang continued to ask a few more questions about their rtionship. This made Fang Su Jin want to run away and hide her face. It made her wonder just how could Zhang Yi Hai answer each question with a cool look on his face. Was he not embarrassed? After the meal, Mother Fang asked Zhang Yi Hai to stay in the living room while she was going to prepare some snacks. Of course, Fang Su Jin was pulled into the kitchen to answer some questions. Zhang Yi Hai was texting his sister about the progress when he noticed the shadow blocking the light in front of him. He looked up and saw that Father Fang was standing in front of him. Zhang Yi Hai stood up and called, ¡°Uncle.¡± Father Fang coughed. The look on his face was still unfriendly. ¡°You...e with me for a while. Let¡¯s have a chat.¡± Chapter 554 - 554 Help You to Break My Legs 554 Help You to Break My Legs While no one else was watching, Father Fang took Zhang Yi Hai to his study. Following Father Fang¡¯s instruction, Zhang Yi Hai took a seat on the sofa as he looked at the elder man. Usually, Father Fang was the most enthusiastic whenever he came to visit. Noticing that the man has been quiet from the very beginning, Zhang Yi Hai could tell that Father Fang did not like it very much that he was dating his daughter. But, Zhang Yi Hai thought that this was understandable. In the past, no matter how good his opinion towards another man, Zhang Yi Hai would think that the man was unworthy to date his sister. Just like him and his father... Father Fang too was protective towards his daughter and was reluctant to see her dating someone. Father Fang walked over to the side table and hesitated. In the beginning, he wanted to let Zhang Yi Hai apany him for a drink. However, he was quick to remember that this young man did not drink alcohol. After a brief hesitation, Father Fang finally took out his tea set and started to make some tea for both of them. There was a long silence in the room as Father Fang began to make tea as usual. Then, the older man pushed the cup of tea in his direction without saying a word. ..... ¡°Uncle, is there something you would like to say to me?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked after a long silence between them. ¡°Drink your tea first.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Zhang Yi Hai took the up obediently and started to take a small sip of the tea. Father Fang¡¯s tea-making skills were quite good and the tea was fresh and lingering. ¡°You...¡± Father Fang coughed. ¡°Just what is it that you are nning to do with my daughter?¡± Zhang Yi Hai still had a calm look on his face. ¡°Uncle, if you are asking if I am being serious with Su Jin, then, I can assure you that I am serious with her. Dating her is not something that I do on impulse. I have considered this matter for a long time before taking the initiative to pursue her. I really liked her. When I pursue her, of course, my goal is to marry her.¡± Father Fang narrowed his eyes at Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s confession. ¡°You are still a few years younger than my daughter.¡± Hey! This young man could still talk about marriage! ¡°Uncle, do you dislike me because of my age?¡± ¡°Do you think that your rtionship with my daughter wouldst for a long time?¡± Father Fang spoke. ¡°I did not dislike your age. But there should be a gap between the two of you.¡± Zhang Yi Hai stayed in silence, wanting to let Father Fang vent his frustration at him first. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, you have onlypleted your study. The world is so vast. Who knew if you are going to meet someone else, younger than you? By then, would you leave my daughter?¡± Father Fang had often heard stories about how men around him would leave their wives or had a younger mistresses. Hearing them always made him upset. Father Fang did not want his daughter to experience the same thing. Especially when he saw just how much his daughter was infatuated with Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°And don¡¯t talk about marriage,¡± Father Fang continued. ¡°I know that a young man like you will only focus on his career at this age. Are you going to make my daughter wait for years?¡± Then, what if Zhang Yi Hai had a change of mind afterward? What will happen to his daughter? Seeing that Father Fang had stopped talking, Zhang Yi Hai inhaled a deep breath and exined, ¡°I admit that there should be a gap between us. But I have never seen them as a problem. Uncle, Su Jin is the same age as my sister. It was not that hard to get along with her.¡± Father Fang snorted at his reply. ¡°I have also thought about our age differences before,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°I know that many of her friends were mostly married with kids. If she was to wait for me for a few years more, people were going to start talking about her. This was why I have considered getting married to your daughter after I graduated.¡± His eyes went wide. Father Fang pointed his finger at Zhang Yi Hai, wanting to say something, but unable to. He only wanted to discuss their rtionship. Why does it feel as if this young man wasing to his house to ask his daughter¡¯s hand for marriage? ¡°As for a younger woman... Uncle, you can be assured that this is something that I would not do. Unless if Su Jin decided that she did not love me anymore, I won¡¯t leave her side.¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at Father Fang with determination on his face. ¡°If I ever leave Su Jin for another woman, then, my dad and my uncles will help you to break my legs.¡± The corner of his lips started to twitch. Father Fang knew Zhang Yu Han and his friends. Of course, he would believe that those guys would not hesitate to help him beat Zhang Yi Hai if the young man bully his daughter. Zhang Yi Hai might be their family. However, his family would disdain an act such as this. ¡°Otherwise, we can also sign an agreement,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°If I ever did something to betray Su Jin, then, I am willing to give away my shares at the hotel. I also started apany with a few friends. Then, thispany would also be given to Su Jin.¡± Father Fang could not hide his surprise. He observed the young man¡¯s expression and saw that Zhang Yi Hai did not seem reluctant to part with his money. ¡°I also believe in what my parents had taught me. That no matter how long you are in a rtionship, you have to work hard to maintain this rtionship,¡± Zhang Yi Hai continued. ¡°Uncle, I will promise you that I will work hard for Su Jin, respect her and never let her feel aggrieved. Uncle, as long as you let me stay with Su Jin, I can promise you anything as long as they are within my capabilities.¡± Chapter 555 - 555 You Don’t Trust Yi Hai? 555 You Don¡¯t Trust Yi Hai? Fang Su Jin came out of the kitchen only to find that Zhang Yi Hai was not in the living room. She swept her gaze around the room and frowned when she could not see anyone. Then, she realized that her father was not around as well. Fang Su Jin tried to remain calm and hoped that she would spot both her boyfriend and her father soon. However, as seconds passed by, Fang Su Jin started to panic when she could not find them both around. She raised her head and looked at her father¡¯s study on the second floor and frowned upon noticing that the door was tightly closed. Her instinct was telling her that her father and Zhang Yi Hai were inside the room. But this was only making her worry. Fang Su Jin recalled the way her father has been looking at Zhang Yi Hai earlier. Her father did not seem too happy with him. Fang Su Jin was mostly worried that her father was going to say something that would make Zhang Yi Hai upset. What if her father rejected Zhang Yi Hai? She already liked him so much. Then, what was she supposed to do? As the thought came to her mind, Fang Su Jin began to pace around the hall. She thought about going to her father¡¯s study, but worry that her action would only make her father angry and dislike Zhang Yi Hai more. ¡°Su Jin, what are you doing, pacing around back and forth? I¡¯m getting dizzy just by watching you,¡± Mother Fang spoke as she carried out a tray of snacks into the living room. ..... She looked around and finally notice that Zhang Yi Hai was not around. ¡°Hmm? Where is Yi Hai?¡± ¡°Mom.¡± Fang Su Jin went to her mother¡¯s side and held her arms. ¡°I think dad took Yi Hai away into his study.¡± Mother Fang raised her head to look at her husband¡¯s study. She thought about her husband¡¯s attitude throughout dinner and finally heaved a sigh. ¡°Just let them be.¡± Mother Fang said. ¡°They wille out soon.¡± Fang Su Jin was not at ease even after hearing her mother¡¯s words. ¡°Mom, what if Dad does something to Yi Hai?¡± Mother Fang looked at her daughter, amused. ¡°What do you think he would do? The most your dad could do is scold him a little bit.¡± ¡°Mom...¡± Fang Su Jin was anxious again. She could not bear to let Zhang Yi Hai suffer even for a little bit. And her father... why was he so unreasonable? ¡°Alright.. don¡¯t be anxious,¡± Mother Fang chuckled. ¡°The two of them were only talking.¡± She looked at her daughter and sighed. ¡°If he could not convince your dad to let the two of you be together, how is he worthy to date my daughter? Are you saying that you don¡¯t trust Yi Hai?¡± Fang Su Jin thought about her mother¡¯s words and pursed her lips. Zhang Yi Hai was good at charming people. Of course, she trusted that her boyfriend would be able to win her father over. However, this did not mean that she was not worried. Her father might always seem like someone who was easy to get along with. However, Fang Su Jin knew well that sometimes, talking to her father would be difficult. Mother Fang saw that her daughter was still anxious and decided to let her be. Anyway, her husband was not going to let Zhang Yi Hai stay in his study forever. After a moment that felt like a lifetime, Fang Su Jin finally heard some movement from upstairs. She looked up again and watched as Zhang Yi Hai came out of her father¡¯s study. Fang Su Jin observed his expression for a while and finally heaved in relief when she could not detect anything strange from Zhang Yi Hai. Then, her father came out. His expression was the same as always. The two of them walked down the stairs without saying a word, but Fang Su Jin could sense that the atmosphere between them had changed. Fang Su Jin wanted to go over and ask, but her steps halted as she saw the way her father was looking at her. ¡°Yi Hai,e over. Auntie had prepared some snacks for you,¡± Mother Fang Spoke. Zhang Yi Hai nced at the pot of tea and thought about the one that he had drank in Father Fang¡¯s study a while ago. His stomach was a little bloated with too many drinks, but it seemed that he will have to drink more tea after this. Mother Fang served Zhang Yi Hai the cookies that she had baked earlier. Seeing that the young man had sampled a few of them made her smile brightly. She continued to chat with Zhang Yi Hai without bringing up his conversation with her husband in his office. Seeing that he had stayed long enough, Zhang Yi Hai finally made an excuse to leave. Mother Fang did not forget to pack some of the cookies she made for him to take back home. After exchanging a few words with the parents, Fang Su Jin walked Zhang Yi Hai to his car. Father Fang was about to go along with them, to keep his eyes on his daughter. However, his wife had already pulled him to the kitchen, stopping him from peeking. Fang Su Jin had to turn her head a few times, wanting to check if her father would appear soon. Because of that, she identally bumped into Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s back. The pain made her eyes and nose redden. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Zhang Yi Hai chuckled as she looked at his absentminded girlfriend. ¡°Pay attention to where you are walking.¡± His heart was hurting upon seeing her misty eyes. Zhang Yi Hai leaned over to kiss the top of her nose. ¡°Does it still hurt?¡± Fang Su Jin shook her head .¡±It¡¯s okay.¡± She then peeked at the door again, causing Zhang Yi Hai to chuckle. ¡°Don¡¯tugh.¡± The smile on his face stayed. ¡°What did my dad talk to you about?¡± She narrowed her eyes and continued, ¡°He did not ask you to leave me, right?¡± ¡°Of course, not. Even if he asked me to leave, I will stay. How can I bear to leave you?¡± Her cheek turned red upon hearing his words. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Your dad won¡¯t stop us from dating unless of course if I bullied you.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at him skeptically. However, no matter how much she inquire about what they talked about, Zhang Yi Hai would not say a word.0 ¡°You don¡¯t have to think about this,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°But Su Jin, you have to be prepared.¡± Fang Su Jin frowned, wondering what she should be preparing for. ¡°This weekend, you already agreed to meet my parents.¡± His words made her heartbeat run fast. Chapter 556 - 556 Why Don’t You Like Him Now? 556 Why Don¡¯t You Like Him Now? ¡°The person had already left. Why are you still standing here?¡± Hearing the voice, Fang Su Jin turned around and saw that her father was looking at her with a deep frown on his face. ¡°Dad...¡± She lowered her gaze. Father Fang gave his daughter a lookover. With a snort, he then turned around and walked into the house again. Seeing this, Fang Su Jin quickly chased after her father. ¡°Dad... you, what did you talk to Zhang Yi Hai about?¡± Fang Su Jin asked as they were in the living room. Father Fang turned around with an unhappy look on his face. ¡°What is it? Does that kid say something to you?¡± ¡°No. But dad, you and Yi Hai both spent a long time in your study,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°What did the two of you talk about?¡± Since she could not find the answer through Zhang Yi Hai, Fang Su Jin thought that she might be able to get her answer through her father. ¡°What else could I talk to him about? I was asking him if the government was making the right move to invest in a foreign country.¡± Father Fang averted his gaze and coughed. ..... Fang Su Jin frowned. She knew that her father was talking nonsense. Seeing that it was not easy to talk to her father, Fang Su Jin grabbed her father¡¯s sleeve and tried to act coquettishly. ¡°Dad...¡± No matter how old she was, Fang Su Jin found that this tactic would always work against her father. Father Fang made the mistake to look at her daughter. Seeing the pitiful look on her face made his heart soft. ¡°What else could I possibly say to him?¡± Father Fang heaved a sigh. ¡°Of course, I would ask whether he was serious about you.¡± ¡°Dad, we are really serious.¡± Fang Su Jin looked her father in the eyes. ¡°I like him.¡± Seeing his daughter like this made him regret that he did not bully Zhang Yi Hai a little more. He should let Zhang Yi Hai suffer a little bit. Father Fang closed his eyes. Then, he looked at his daughter again and sighed. ¡°What is it that you like about him? Because he¡¯s younger?¡± ¡°Age had nothing to do with this. I did not date Yi Hai just because he¡¯s younger.¡± Fang Su Jin pouted. What did her father mean by this? Did he think that she had some preferences? In the beginning, if it was not for his young age, she would not hesitate to date him. ¡°Dad, previously, you always liked Yi Hai,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Each time he drop me back, you would always invite him to go inside for a cup of tea. Why don¡¯t you like him now?¡± Father Fang heaved a sigh. ¡°I like that he was young but not ignorant about current affairs. I did not like him as the person who was chasing after you. They a different.¡± Fang Su Jin did not think that it was different. In the end, the person was still Zhang Yi Hai, right? ¡°As your father, of course, I would want you to have the best,¡± Father Fang continued. But looking at his lovesick daughter, it seemed that she already thought that Zhang Yi Hai was the best. ¡°Dad, you don¡¯t know how many times he helped me when I was in trouble,¡± Fang Su Jin lowered her gaze. Father Fang raised his brow as he waited for his daughter to continue. ¡°You know how it is with that F Country¡¯s agent. Thest time he tried to harass me, it was Zhang Yi Hai who had stopped him. Later, it was Lin Fang and it was also Yi Hai who helped me.¡±¡® Actually, there were a few more incidents. But she did not want to tell her father about it. If her father started to worry excessively, would she still be able to step out of the house? Father Fang knew that Mika had harassed his daughter when she had an exhibition in Capital City months ago. Teacher Jiang had also mentioned this matter to him, saying that the first time, his daughter was unable to go to F Country because of this man¡¯s attitude. ¡°Yi Hai was always calm andpose when he was around. He might be younger, but he¡¯s quite mature for his age.¡± People said a younger man would be more childish. But between her and Zhang Yi Hai, Fang Su Jin thought that she was the childish one. Father Fang recalled his conversation with Zhang Yi Hai earlier. He never thought that the young man would mention marriage when hee. Father Fang thought that Zhang Yi Hai was too young to get married. After all, he had just graduated. Usually, a young man his age would want to focus on his career first. Moreover, father Fang had heard that Zhang Yi Hai did not want to work for their family¡¯s hotel but instead, start up apany on his own. Starting up apany would require a lot of time and money. He worried that if Zhang Yi Hai was dating his daughter, the man would not have the time to apany his daughter. However, Zhang Yi Hai had assured him that he would always make time for Su Jin. Zhang Yi Hai always took consideration of Fang Su Jin¡¯s age and nned to marry her after his graduation. The young man already had a few houses and a car. With the money he had, he would be able to support his daughter while she continued to paint as much as she liked. When Mother Fang heard about this, she was quite happy. After all, she was always worried about their daughter¡¯s life events. Mother Fang thought that it was better for them to get married earlier. Father Fang heaved a long, heavy breath. He looked at his anxious daughter and spoke, ¡°Alright, stop praising him, and let me think properly. I already said that I will keep my eyes on him first.¡± Father Fang snorted. ¡°If he bullied my daughter just once, I will not agree to you two dating.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes lit up. She leaned over to hug her father¡¯s arms and smiled brightly. Chapter 557 - 557 Tattletale 557 Tattletale In the middle of the basketball court, Zhang Yi Hai was seen practicing basketball while his sister was sitting in a wheelchair to watch him practice. Now that they were both away from their mother, it was easier for them to talk about Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s meeting with the Fang¡¯s parentsst night. At this time, the only person who was unaware that Zhang Yi Hai was in a rtionship with Fang Su Jin was their mother. But, after hearing that Zhang Yi Hai was nning to bring back his girlfriend, Li Qin Yao has been especially anxious. It seemed that she was not as anxious when her daughter introduced Bai Qi. Each time that she saw her son, Li Qin Yao would ask him about his girlfriend, wanting to find out more about the girl. However, Zhang Yi Hai nned to surprise his mother and would not say her name. Because of that, Li Qin Yao thought that her son was dating a ssmate. She even offered to let the girl stay in their hotel, thinking that she should being from a different city. Zhang Li Xue was listening to her brother telling her about his meeting with Father Fangst night. Hearing that he managed to convince Father Fang to let him date his daughter made her sneer. ..... ¡°I think Su Jin¡¯s father has been too easy for you,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. The young man threw the ball into the basket before turning to look at his sister. His forehead was beaded with sweat. ¡°Sister, what do you mean by this? Are you not supposed to be on my side?¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh. ¡°Su Jin is too precious. If I were her father, I would be reluctant to let you date her too.¡± The corner of his lips twitched. Then, Zhang Yi Hai seemed to recall how his sister had always stayed by Fang Su Jin¡¯s side from an early age and protected her. The little gangster would not let anyone tease or bully her best friend. ¡°Shouldn¡¯t you feel more at ease, knowing that your best friend is with someone you trust?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her brother from top to bottom before letting out a chuckle. ¡°What does that mean?¡± Zhang Yi Hai was unhappy when he saw the way his sister was looking at him. Zhang Yi Hai knew that his sister was teasing him and this made him a little frustrated. Seeing the look on her brother¡¯s face made her realize that she was in danger. Before her brother woulde to her, Zhang Li Xue had already pushed her wheelchair away, wanting to escape him. The door that led to the yard was pushed open and suddenly, Bai Qi¡¯S figure appeared. Zhang Li Xue saw that her husband had appeared and quickly went over to his side to hide. ¡°Bai Qi, save me! Yi Hai is going to hit me.¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at his sister speechlessly. What nonsense is this? When did he ever n to hit his sister? If he tried to do something, wouldn¡¯t he get into trouble with his parents? Moreover... how old is his sister? She could stillin about him. In the past, she would use their father as her shield. Now, she had her husband! ¡°Brother-inw, don¡¯t listen to her. I was only talking to my sister,¡± Zhang Yi Hai quickly exined. ¡°She¡¯s my sister. How would I dare to beat her?¡± The most he could do was to tickle her until she could not breathe, alright? Moreover, the person who always does the beating is his sister. Bai Qi shifted his gaze between the two siblings. In the end, his gaze stopped at his wife. ¡°Alright. stop ying around. Your injury had recently healed. You don¡¯t want to sit in this wheelchair forever, do you?¡± Zhang Li Xue sat obediently in her wheelchair upon hearing her husband¡¯s words. She had sat in the wheelchair long enough. She did not want to add another day in this wheelchair. It was too tiring. Bai Qi chuckled when he saw his wife sitting straight in her wheelchair. He stretched his hand and rubbed Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hair. ¡°What were you two talking about?¡± Zhang Li Xue nced at the door to guard against their mother. ¡°Of course, it was about my brother¡¯s lifelong event.¡± Bai Qi immediately understood why the siblings were on the basketball court. His eyes shifted to the ball at the center of the court. A thought came to his mind and Bai Qi turned to Zhang Yi Hai again. ¡°Yi Hai, it has been a while since we have a match. Why don¡¯t you have a few rounds with me?¡± Zhang Yi Hai who had experienced ying basketball against his brother-inw was reluctant. If he agreed, of course, he would be bullied on the court. Thinking about it, Zhang Yi Hai wondered if this was his brother-inw¡¯s way to get revenge for his sister. But... he did not even do anything... Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue was excited. It has been a while since she saw Bai Qi ying basketball. She still liked Bai Qi¡¯s pose whenever he shoot a ball into the basket. The image would make her heart race. Zhang Li Xue thought that she could fall in love all over again with Bai Qi just by watching him y on the court. Her hubby was so handsome! Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai saw the look on his sister¡¯s face and guessed that he will have to suffer a little bit if he have to y against Bai Qi. ¡°Brother-inw, you have just returned from your night shift in the hospital. Let¡¯s not do this today,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°You should go and take a rest first.¡± Bai Qi chuckled. ¡°Alright then.¡± His answer made Zhang Yi Hai heave in relief. Then, Bai Qi turned to his wife again and spoke, ¡°Let¡¯s go inside. Li Xue, have you drunk your medicine yet?¡± Zhang Yi Hai decided to tattletale. ¡°She hasn¡¯t drunk her soup yet.¡± The siblings were staring at each other sharply. Bai Qi looked at his wife again. ¡°Then, go in and drink your soup first.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her husband aggrieved. When Bai Qi started to push her wheelchair into the house, she then shot a warning look at her brother again. The look made him shiver. It felt as if he should be careful against his sister these few days. This person would definitely seek revenge. Chapter 558 - 558 You’re Yi Hai’s Girlfriend? 558 You¡¯re Yi Hai¡¯s Girlfriend? The weekend came in a blink of an eye. The most anxious person on this day was, of course, Fang Su Jin. On this day, she was supposed to go to the Zhang¡¯s residence for lunch where her boyfriend would introduce her to his family as his girlfriend. Fang Su Jin had visited the house quite a few times and met everyone before. But this time, she was going to show up with another identity. She could not help but wonder just how she should be facing Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s parents after this. Would they ept that she was dating their son? Fang Su Jin inhaled a deep breath to calm down but found out that it was not helping. A warm hand enveloped hers, snapping her out of her trance. Fang Su Jin turned and saw that Zhang Yi Hai was looking at her. She was about to remind him to focus on his driving when she realized that he was stopping at the red light. ¡°Your hands are cold.¡± Zhang Yi Hai frowned. He then, adjusted the temperature, wanting to let his girlfriend feelfortable. ¡°I¡¯m not cold,¡± Fang Su Jinmented. ¡°I¡¯m just overly worried.¡± ..... Zhang Yi Hai studied his girlfriend¡¯s face and smiled. ¡°What are you worried about? You have met my parents before.¡± Fang Su Jin bit her lips. ¡°This time it¡¯s different.¡± Showing up as Zhang Li Xue¡¯s best friend and Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s girlfriend was different. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Zhang Yi Hai gave her hand a gentle squeeze. ¡°Whatever happened I will be there.¡± Fang Su Jin wanted to smile, but her lips were a little stiff. After a while, they finally arrived at the Zhang¡¯s residence. Zhang Yi Hai walked around the car to help his girlfriend with the door. Then, he went to pick up a few things that Fang Su Jin had brought along for his parents. Knowing that she was going to meet Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s parents, Mother Fang helped her daughter to pack up a few things. Earlier, Father Fang was still eyeing those items unhappily. The front door was pulled open from the inside just as they were approaching close. Then, Zhang Li Xue appeared with a bright smile on her face. Seeing her face finally made Fang Su Jin feel more at ease ¡°Su Jin,e in.¡± Zhang Li Xue moved aside to let her friend in. Then, the two of them walked over to the living area together. Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai was carrying the paper bags while watching his sister stealing his girlfriend away. Seeing that his girlfriend¡¯s expression was no longer as tight finally made him feel at ease. Zhang Yi Hai was cing the bags on the table when his mother came out of the kitchen. Instantly, Zhang Yi Hai could notice his girlfriend¡¯s tense expression again. ¡°Yi Hai, you¡¯re back.¡± Li Qin Yao shed a smile at her son. She gave Zhang Yi Hai a lookover and frowned when she did not see her son¡¯s girlfriend with him. ¡°Yi Hai, where¡¯s your girlfriend?¡± Zhang Li Xue burst into a fit ofughter upon hearing this question. She found that this situation was quite amusing. Their mother was looking for Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s girlfriend when the girl was right in front of her. It was then that Li Qin Yao finally shifted her gaze to her daughter. She was about to ask her daughter why she wasughing when Li Qin Yao spotted Fang Su Jin beside her daughter. ¡°Su Jin?¡± Li Qin Yao smiled. ¡°You¡¯re here to visit Li Xue?¡± Zhang Li Xue found it hard to stopughing. Because of that, she received her mother¡¯s sharp gaze. Zhang Li Xue tried to suppress herughter, but it was really hard to do it in this situation. Li Qin Yao was about to say something to her daughter when she saw her son walk over to his sister. The young man stood beside Fang Su Jin and held her hand. Li Qin Yao watched this scene without batting her eyes. Her mind went nk and it seemed as if she could not understand what was going on. ¡°Mom,¡± Zhang Yi Hai inhaled a deep breath as he held Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand tightly. ¡°This is my girlfriend. Fang Su Jin.¡± Fang Su Jin felt a jolt running through her body as she heard this introduction. Even if she wanted to run away, it was toote now. Moreover, a certain someone was holding her hand tightly, as if he was afraid that she would flee. Fang Su Jin raised her head to look at the elder woman and tried to smile. ¡°Hello, Auntie.¡± Time seemed to have stopped. Li Qin Yao looked at the people in front of her and wondered if her children were ying tricks on her. However, when she looked at Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin¡¯s intertwining hands, she quickly dismissed that thought. Moreover, she understood her son well. Zhang Yi Hai would not joke with her about this thing. ¡°Su Jin... You¡¯re Yi Hai¡¯s girlfriend?¡± Li Qin Yao finally came to her senses. Fang Su Jin nodded shyly, wondering if the elder woman was unhappy with this news. Her free hand was clutching her skirt tightly as she continued to observe this situation. Li Qin Yao shifted her gaze to Zhang Li Xue and asked. ¡°Is this true?¡± ¡°Mommy, why would we joke about this.¡± Zhang Li Xue sighed helplessly. Li Qin Yao looked at the couple in front of her again. She had never imagined that the two of them would be together. Suddenly, Li Qin Yao seemed to recall the conversation she had with her daughter not too long ago. It seemed that Zhang Li Xue was already hinting that her little brother was dating Fang Su Jin. ¡°Li Xue, did you know about this?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her mother with a guilty conscience. ¡°Mommy, I already know about this not too long ago. I didn¡¯t n to hide it from you, but I already promised to let them tell you in person.¡± Li Qin Yao stared at the people in front of her before she finally heaved a long breath. Then, she looked at her son and spoke, ¡°Yi Hai, you have a lot to exin.¡± Chapter 559 - 559 I Saw Them Together 559 I Saw Them Together Once Zhang Yu Han came out to join everyone else in the living room, Zhang Yi Hai had to exin to his mother how he got into a rtionship with his sister¡¯s best friend. Meanwhile, Zhang Yu Han sat beside his wife without making ament. He already knew about the kids¡¯ rtionship but had to pretend that he did not know anything about it. Fang Su Jin raised her head to observe the elder¡¯s expression. Her heart was beating fast and loud as she waited to see how would Li Qin Yao reacted. She could see that Li Qin Yao was shocked to hear that she was dating Zhang Yi Hai. This made her wonder if the elder woman would ept this news. But after observing the situation for a while, Fang Su Jin realized that Li Qin Yao did not have many opinions about her and Zhang Yi Hai together. Li Qin Yao was genuinely shocked to hear that her son was dating his sister¡¯s friend. It seemed that no one had imagined that the two of them would get together. ¡°Mom, Dad, I am really serious about dating Su Jin. I am not ying around,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said at the end of his speech. Li Qin Yao nced at Fang Su Jin again and saw the anxious look on her face. After a while, she finally shed a smile. ¡°Alright. As long as the two of you had considered this matter and were not ying around, I won¡¯t say anything.¡± ..... In this matter regarding feelings and affection, both Li Qin Yao and Zhang Yu Han agreed not to interfere with their children¡¯s choices. As long as they both could meet a good person, they would be satisfied. Of course, the qualification for their daughter¡¯s partner was even stricter. As the princess of the Zhang family, they hoped that their daughter would meet someone who would love and cherish her. Fortunately, Zhang Li Xue met Bai Qi. After living together for a few months, Li Qin Yao and Zhang Yu Han were very satisfied with their son-inw. They could see how much the man pampered their daughter. Even though Bai Qi was often busy with his work, the moment he was free, he would spend his time with his wife and little sister. As for Fang Su Jin... Li Qin Yao and Zhang Yi Hai both watched her as she grew up with their daughter. Unlike their gangster-like daughter, Fang Su Jin was a bit soft. Even so, Fang Su Jin was also someone who would not let others bully her. Li Qin Yao thought about their childhood and recalled how it was Zhang Li Xue who would often teach Fang Su Jin to be a little braver to fight those who wanted to tease her. Zhang Yi Hai nced at his girlfriend and smiled. He hoped that his mother¡¯s words would make Fang Su Jin feel more at ease. ¡°Su Jin, you don¡¯t have to be so tense,¡± Li Qin Yao continued. ¡°This is not the first time that you have visited our home. Just act as usual. It¡¯s not as if we don¡¯t know each other.¡± ¡°Un... I know.¡± Fang Su Jin wanted to rx but found that her body was still stiff. She was still in disbelief that the Zhang couple was not against their rtionship. Somehow, she had expected that one of them would act like her father. ¡°Alright.¡± Li Qin Yao turned to her husband but did not find it strange how the man had not spoken too much. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the dining room and have a meal. Knowing that Yi Hai was going to bring his girlfriend, I already asked Auntie to cook some special food.¡± Seeing that everyone had gone to the dining room, Zhang Li Xue went to look for Bai Xi Xi to invite her to eat together. Bai Xi Xi arrived at the dining table and greeted Fang Su Jin. When Li Qin Yao mentioned that Zhang Yi Hai was dating Fang Su Jin, she found out that the little girl did not seem surprised. Li Qin Yao observed the little girl for a while and spoke, ¡°Xi Xi, did you already know that they were together?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°I saw them together thest time.¡± Li Qin Yao¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Really? When did you see them together?¡± ¡°When my brother and sister-inw took me to F Country. Sister Su Jin and Brother Yi Hai were also there,¡± Bai Xi Xi spoke. Then, she seemed to realize that the atmosphere around her was a little strange. However, she did not think that she had done anything wrong. Since everyone knew that the two of them were dating, it should be no problem to mention this matter, right? Bai Xi Xi looked at Zhang Yi Hai and saw the man lowering his head with a strange look on his face. Meanwhile, Li Qin Yao seemed to have realized something... Thest time Zhang Yi Hai went to F Country, he told her that he had a meeting with an investor. But it seemed that it was not the case. Li Qin Yao looked at her son again and narrowed her eyes. Zhang Yi Hai already predicted that he would be in trouble after Fang Su Jin leaveter. The family sat around the table and started to eat. As they were already familiar with each other, it did not take too long for the conversation to warm up. Fang Su Jin felt more at ease upon noticing that the family¡¯s treatment was the same as usual. However, when Li Qin Yao started to ask questions about Zhang Yi Hai, Fang Su Jin¡¯s face turned red again. Zhang Li Xue looked at the couple before shifting her gaze to her parents. On this day, her Doctor Bai had to work and was unable to join the meal. Seeing the two couples disying their affection before she made her jealous. Zhang Li Xue also hoped that her husband would be around. However, at this time, she only has Bai Xi Xi to apany her. A faint sigh escaped her. Just then, a piece of chicken wing appeared in her bowl. Zhang Li Xue turned around and saw Bai Xi Xi watching her with a bright smile on her face. ¡°Sister-inw, your favorite chicken wings.¡± Her heart warmed. At this time, Zhang Li Xue thought that having this little girl apany her was not so bad either. Bai Qi might not be around, but his little sister was able to steal her heart away. Chapter 560 - 560 No Longer Sitting in the Wheelchair 560 No Longer Sitting in the Wheelchair After staying in the wheelchair for several months, it was time for Zhang Li Xue to revisit the hospital for her check-up. If her legs recovered well, Bai Qi had promised that she did not need to sit around in the wheelchair anymore. Because of this, Zhang Li Xue was especially anxious. As soon as Zhang Yi Hai dropped her at the entrance, Bai Qi came over and exchanged a few words with him. Initially, Zhang Yi Hai nned to go in to apany his sister. However, Bai Qi told him that his shift had ended and he could apany Zhang Li Xue home. Seeing that there was someone to apany his sister, Zhang Yi Hai decided to leave her and went on a date with his girlfriend instead. Zhang Li Xue watched as her brother flew away very quickly speechlessly. To think that he would abandon his sister just like that... Seeing the look on her expression made Bai Qi chuckle. He pushed her wheelchair further into the hospital building and spoke, ¡°It¡¯s good that he¡¯s leaving now. After this, we can also go on a date.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes lit up. She was very much looking forward to going out with Bai Qi. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°We can leave after I changed my clothes. But of course, it depended on your check-up today.¡± ..... Lowering her gaze, Zhang Li Xue stared at her leg and hoped that everything would be alright. Then, her gaze shifted to her clothes. If only she knew that Bai Qi would take her on a date, she would have worn something cuter. Before she knew it, the two of them were already in front of the doctor¡¯s office. The couple waited for a while before the nurse finally told them that the doctor was free and could see Zhang Li Xue. Bai Qi exchanged a few words with the doctor before the check-up began. During this time, Zhang Li Xue did not dare to breathe loudly as she was still worrying about her leg. Hearing that the doctor finally said that she could walk around as usual, Zhang Li Xue finally smiled brightly. She turned to look at Bai Qi and her eyes turned to crescent. The two stay around to listen to the doctor¡¯s reminder before they finally left the ce. Since the doctor already said that she could walk around, Zhang Li Xue no longer wanted to sit in the wheelchair. She waited for Bai Qi to return the wheelchair to a nurse before supporting Zhang Li Xue to his office. The elevator stopped with a ding and the couple walked out. As they were passing the nurse¡¯s station, Nurse Tian saw that Zhang Li Xue was no longer seated in the wheelchair and smiled. ¡°You¡¯re no longer sitting in the wheelchair. Congrattions.¡± Zhang Li Xue had a sheepish smile on her face. ¡°Mmm... Today is the final check-up. Doctor Bai finally said that I don¡¯t have to sit in a wheelchair anymore.¡± Nurse Tian shifted her gaze to Bai Qi and smiled. ¡°Doctor Bai cares about you a lot.¡± She recalled how Bai Qi would not allow his wife to move because of her injury. Seeing the couple together made her feel all sweet. However, Nurse Tian thought that Doctor Bai was too protective. He would not let his wife walk around until she waspletely healed. Bai Qi saw that the two of them were chatting and decided to head into his office to change his clothes and grab a few things. ¡°So, the two of you are going on a date after this?¡± Nurse Tian spoke. ¡°No wonder Doctor Bai was such in a good mood earlier.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked in the direction where Bai Qi had left and smiled. ¡°Nurse Tian, next month Bai Qi and I will hold a wedding banquet. I will ask Bai Qi to send an invitation to you. On that day, you have toe.¡± Nurse Tian was there to watch her and Bai Qi dating. Zhang Li Xue thought that she definitely have to invite the nurse for helping her date Bai Qi at the beginning. Nurse Tianughed happily. ¡°If I am not working that day, I will definitelye.¡± While the two of them were chatting, Bai Qi returned and took his wife away. Zhang Li Xue sit in the passenger¡¯s seat and turned to Bai Qi. ¡°Where are we going?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go and watch a movie,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Then, we can go for lunch and walk around?¡± Zhang Li Xue did not mind this arrangement. As long as she was with Bai Qi, she would be happy. However, she looked at her husband again and pursed her lips. ¡°Then, are you not tired? You just finished your shift.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Bai Qi stretched his hand and patted his wife on the hair. ¡°It wasn¡¯t so busyst night and I managed to get some sleep.¡± Moreover, he could tell that his wife was excited to go out on a date. Zhang Li Xue thought that they would only be watching movies and decided that it would not make Bai Qi very tired. ¡°Alright.¡± Seeing that his wife has agreed, Bai Qi drove the car to the cinemaplex they often visited. Once they arrived, Bai Qi helped his wife out of the passenger¡¯s seat and supported her as she walked. Although her leg was healed, Bai Qi was worried that Zhang Li Xue might trip on something and fall. After all, she has been sitting in a wheelchair for a while and was not used to walking for a while. Seeing that Zhang Li Xue could walk with ease finally made him feel at ease. Of course, while Bai Qi was away at work, Zhang Li Xue would often get off her wheelchair and practice walking on her own. After all, Zhang Li Xue was not someone who was used to sitting around doing nothing. The two of them decided to watch a new blockbuster movie and bought some popcorn and drinks. As they entered the hall, Bai Qi wrapped his arms around Zhang Li Xue¡¯s body, hugging her close. The beginning of the movie was slow. Zhang Li Xue was about toin about this to Bai Qi when she realized that the man had fallen asleep with his head resting on the chair. A helpless sigh escaped her. Seeing that he was too tired, Zhang Li Xue decided to let him sleep for a while. Chapter 561 - 561 Pampering 561 Pampering As it was getting near to her wedding day, Zhang Li Xue decided to take a long break from work. Meanwhile, Bai Qi was getting busier at the hospital. The two of them nned to take a long vacation and go on their honeymoon, just the two of them. Because of this, Bai Qi nned to work hard so that he could spend his time with his wife. This time, Bai Xi Xi was noting with them. Fortunately for Bai Qi, his mother-inw liked his little sister a lot and had volunteered to look after Bai Xi Xi while they would be going on their honeymoon. On this day, Zhang Li Xue drove over to their apartment in the western part of the city and told Bai Qi that she would be waiting for him there. Although they were living with her parents, once in a while, the couple would return to this ce just to be alone. Zhang Li Xue was tidying up the apartment when she heard someone at the door. She walked over to the door and saw Bai Qi walk in. Bai Qi had only changed his shoes to a slipper when a figure lurched toward him. Suddenly, a pair of arms were around his waist and the girl¡¯s face rested on his chest. Seeing his wife¡¯s enthusiasm whenever she saw him made him smile. Although he was a little tired from work, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s presence would take that away. Bai Qi thought that this little fairy was someone who had magic. ..... Bai Qi stroked her hair and kissed the top of her head. ¡°So happy to see me?¡± Zhang Li Xue raised her head and smiled. ¡°When is it that I¡¯m not happy to see you?¡± Her heart ached as she saw his tired face. ¡°Let¡¯s go in first. I already prepared some breakfast. Have something to pad your stomach before you go to rest.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Qi naturally did not have an objection. He let his wife lead him to the dining table and saw the food that she had prepared for him. Zhang Li Xue apanied her husband and began to talk to him about their marriage preparation. Meanwhile, Bai Qi would listen to her would give his opinion from time to time. As they were talking about their guests, Zhang Li Xue suddenly recalled a phone call she receivedst night. She looked at Bai Qi with her starry eyes and spoke, ¡°Guess who calledst night?¡± Before Bai Qi could make a guess, Zhang Li Xue had already given him an answer. ¡°It¡¯s Huan Huan.¡± Bai Qi tried to remember someone with this name and a face came to his mind. ¡°Mo Qing Huan? He Rong¡¯s wife?¡± ¡°Un. Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded happily. Bai Qi recalled that thest time he talked to He Rong wasst month. The man had transferred a sum of money to his ount, saying that it was the dividend from his investment. Recently, He Rong¡¯spany has been quite good and had plenty of business. Seeing that thepany had made a profit, He Rong decided to share it with him. ¡°Huan Huan said, she will being to Y City next week,¡± Zhang Li Xue continued. ¡°They are nning to stay over for a few weeks before they go back to L City.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good. I haven¡¯t seen He Rong for months. Let¡¯s arrange a meal with them.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue wanted to catch up with Mo Qing Huan. Naturally, she did not have any objection. ¡°This time, Huan Huan¡¯s uncle¡¯s family would being over as well. Have I mentioned to you that Huan Huan¡¯s parents were good friends of my mother?¡± Bai Qi nodded. He seemed to have heard about this when He Rong and Mo Qing Huan came to Y City thest time. There was a sad look on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face when she recalled how did Mo Qing Huan¡¯s parents pass away. Then, a faint smile appeared on her face. ¡°My mom told me how she knew Huan Huan¡¯s mother in college. Later, who would have thought that Huan Huan and I would also get into the same college?¡± Bai Qi listened to his wife as she told him about her rtionship with Mo Qing Huan. After eating his breakfast, Bai Qi volunteered to tidy up the dishes but was driven away from the kitchen by his wife. In the end, he could only return to their bedroom and took a shower first. When Bai Qi came out again, he found that his wife was seated on the wing chair with a book in her hand. She raised her head and stood up. ¡°Your hair is still damp. Let me help you to dry them,¡± Zhang Li Xue offered. When she was unable to move due to her injury, Bai Qi would always pamper her, not allowing her to even move a finger whenever he was around. Now that she could move around freely, Zhang Li Xue thought that she wanted to do the same for Bai Qi. After doing this a few times, Zhang Li Xue began to understand the reason why Bai Qi seemed to enjoy doing such menial tasks for her. Each time that she saw the smile on Bai Qi¡¯s face, and the gentleness in her eyes, her heart would beat fast. Doing this sort of task for her partner gave her a sense of happiness. The whirring from the hair dryer filled their surroundings. Bai Qi¡¯s hair was short. Therefore, it did not take her a long time to help him dry his hair. Zhang Li Xue switched off the hairdryer and ced it on the table. Just as she was about to turn around, a certain someone grabbed her arms, pulling her forward. She let out a yelp. Then, when she opened her eyes again, Zhang Li Xue found that she was already in Bai Qi¡¯s arms. Her heartbeat elerated when she saw the way Bai Qi was looking at her. ¡°You...¡± ¡°Li Xue, apany me to sleep, alright?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°I¡¯m not sleepy. You go and have a rest first. I still need to tidy up the house.¡± ¡°Then, just wait until I fall asleep.¡± Without waiting for his wife to react, Bai Qi lifted his wife in his arms and ced her on the mattress. Zhang Li Xue felt the mattress sink in. Then, her body was pulled into Bai Qi¡¯s embrace. She raised her head and saw that Bai Qi had his eyes closed. Seeing that the man was not nning to do anything other than hug her to sleep made her smile. Zhang Li Xue buried her head into his embrace and waited for him to sleep. However, as soon as his scent engulfed her, Zhang Li Xue found that her eyes were getting heavier and she soon fall asleep. Not too long after, Bai Qi opened his eyes again. Seeing his little fairy in his arms made him smile. He shifted his body to let her sleep in afortable position and finally closed his eyes again. Chapter 562 - 562 Different Position 562 Different Position When Zhang Li Xue woke up again, she realized that she had fallen asleep and was still nestled in Bai QI¡¯s arms. She thought about her n to tidy up the house while Bai Qi was asleep and sighed. It seemed that she will have to do itter. Fortunately, the apartment was not so big. She could probably finish tidying up before they both headed back to her parent¡¯s house in the evening. Zhang Li Xue shifted in Bai Qi¡¯s arms, wanting to get out of his embrace. She thought that if she moved really slowly, she might not wake him up. Bai Qi was tired after a long shift and she wanted to let him sleep a while longer. However, just as she made a little move, her body was pulled back into Bai Qi¡¯s embrace. The grip around her waist tightened as if refusing to let her get away. Zhang Li Xue raised her head and saw that Bai Qi was staring back at her. From the look at it, a certain someone had woken up a while ago and was watching her for a long time. ¡°You¡¯re awake.¡± Zhang Li Xue shed him a smile. ¡°Mhm,...¡± Bai Qi leaned over to kiss her face a few times. ..... ¡°Why didn¡¯t you wake me up?¡± The thought that Bai Qi was watching her sleep made her embarrassed. Zhang Li Xue hoped that she was not drooling. As the thought came to her mind, Zhang Li Xue stretched her hand to touch the corner of her lips. A breath of relief escaped her when she could not detect anything. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Bai Qi leaned over to peck her nose. ¡°I like watching you sleep. Let me hug you a little longer.¡± Her heart skipped a beat. Zhang Li Xue inched closer to burrow her face in Bai Qi¡¯s chest. Her hand roamed around his chest, as she enjoyed the feeling of his abs. ¡°Li Xue.¡± Hearing her name, Zhang Li Xue looked up again. Before she could say a word, a pair of warm lips touched her cheek. Bai Qi took advantage to kiss her face, making her giggle. Just as his lips fell on hers, Zhang Li Xue raised her arms and wrapped them around his neck, wanting to hold him closer. Her warm response ignited a spark. Bai Qi only intended to kiss his wife briefly before getting up to prepare their lunch. Before he knew it, he found that he could not stop himself from kissing her. Zhang Li Xue gasped when she felt his hand move under her shirt. Her mind went nk for a few seconds. At this time, Zhang Li Xue was wondering if Bai Qi was waiting for her to wake up so that he could seduce her like this? But the sky is still bright outside. Wasn¡¯t it too early for them to be doing this? However... she was not going toin. Zhang Li Xue loved being intimate with Bai Qi. Just as Bai Qi moved his lips to kiss her cheek, Zhang Li Xue finally was able to catch up her breath. A moan escaped her when Bai Qi was kissing her at a sensitive spot behind her ear. Her brow furrowed as a certain need came over. Zhang Li Xue stared at the ceiling with a dazed look on her face as a thought came to her mind. ¡°Bai Qi,¡± Zhang Li Xue touched his face and waited for him to look at her. ¡°Mhm?¡± Another kiss fell on the tip of her nose. Then, Bai Qi stared at her face, waiting for her to say something as he tried to suppress his desire for her. ¡°My leg been healed for a while,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke timidly. Then, she leaned in and whispered, ¡°Should we try a different position?¡± The room was silent for a long time. Bai Qi was staring at his wife in shock, while Zhang Li Xue was staring back at him in anticipation. Seconds passed by and Bai Qi¡¯s expression shifted into something else. He thought about his wife¡¯s long legs and imagined countless things he could do with them. The fire within him was raging. Bai Qi inhaled a deep breath and chuckled. ¡°What position are you talking about?¡± There was a teasing look in his eyes. ¡°For example...¡± Zhang Li Xue leaned over and whispered a few words that were not suitable for kids to hear. When she moved away, Zhang Li Xue could see Bai Qi¡¯s eyes slowly turning darker. It made her both frightened and excited at the same time. Seeing that a certain someone was not moving, Zhang Li Xue tilted her head and spoke, ¡°We can¡¯t?¡± The look in her eyes was too adorable and seductive. When she married him, her leg was already in a cast. Even though they have been intimate a few times, Bai Qi was always careful with her, afraid that he would hurt her or cause her injury to worsen. It would be a lie to say that she was not disappointed. Now that she waspletely healed, Zhang Li Xue was expecting some excitement. ¡°We can.¡± Bai Qi chuckled. ¡°But Li Xue, are you sure?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded vigorously. ¡°Then, you are not allowed to cry, alright?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed at his question. ¡°I won¡¯t.¡± There was a hint of confidence in her expression, but of course, a certain someone would regret this confidence. His eyes narrowed. Bai Qi get off the bed and took out something from the bedside table. Seeing the small box in her husband¡¯s hand made her shy, but Zhang Li Xue was a little disappointed that they would still have to use protection. It seemed that she really have to wait until their wedding... The once-innocent little fairy was thinking of various ways to seduce her husband when they are on their honeymoon. As her mind was still preupied, Zhang Li Xue found that Bai Qi had carried her off the mattress. A few secondster, the room was filled with ambiguous sounds. Chapter 563 - 563 [Bonus chapter]He Rong and Mo Qing Huan Arrival 563 [Bonus chapter]He Rong and Mo Qing Huan Arrival He Rong and Mo Qing Huan arrived in Y City earlier to attend their friend¡¯s wedding. When Zhang Li Xue saw her friend walking over, she could not hold her excitement and the two of them meet halfway in The Orchid Hotel¡¯s lobby and hugged. Meanwhile, Bai Qi and He Rong both looked at each other and greeted each other casually. ¡°Huan Huan, why didn¡¯t you tell me that you¡¯re arriving yesterday,¡± Zhang Li Xueined. ¡°I could have picked you up at the airport.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. He Rong and I were worried that you would be busy with the wedding preparation,¡± Mo Qing Huan said. ¡°Moreover, my uncle¡¯s family is here as well.¡± Mo Qing Huan¡¯s uncle had four kids. Two of them were teenagers and another two were still babies. It would be troublesome for Zhang Li Xue toe over to pick them up at the airport as there were eight of them. But fortunately, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s father had made an arrangement to transfer them from the airport to the hotel. ¡°Your uncle is here as well?¡± Zhang Li Xue sighed as she recalled the Mo¡¯s twin babies. They were adorable and Zhang Li Xue liked them very much. ¡°Li Xue, how is your leg? Is it really healed?¡± Mo Qing Huan looked at Zhang Li Xue¡¯s leg, wondering if she could still see a sign of injury. ..... ¡°It¡¯s fine. The doctor said that I can start ying basketball anytime soon.¡± Mo Qing Huanughed as she thought of how crazy Zhang Li Xue was about basketball. She shifted her gaze to Bai Qi and smiled. ¡°It seemed that Bai Qi is looking after you pretty well.¡± ¡°Mhm...¡± Zhang Li Xue held her husband¡¯s arms and smiled proudly. ¡°It¡¯s one of the perks of having a doctor as my husband.¡± Mo Qing Huan and He Rong were unhappy to be forced feed to this dog food. The four of them walked to the hotel¡¯s coffeehouse to continue their conversation. The waiter walked over to take their order and leave again after a while. Zhang Li Xue and Mo Qing Huan were busy catching up while Bai Qi and He Rong were talking about something else while eavesdropping on their wives¡¯ conversation at the same time. ¡°I really could not believe that you would be marrying Bai Qi,¡± Mo Qing Huan heaved a sigh. Thest time she came over to Y City to apany her husband, Mo Qing Huan was surprised enough to find out that Bai Qi and Zhang Li Xue were dating and that they were childhood friends. In just a few months, the girl who never dated any man before had gotten her marriage certificate and would be walking down the aisle in a few days. To think that Zhang Li Xue was also the one who caught her wedding bouquet a few months ago... Mo Qing Huan recalled how her friend was injured because of the bouquet. Coincidently, it was Bai Qi who was looking after her injured ankle. The first time she saw them together, Mo Qing Huan would never guess that they would end up together. The two friends were discussing Zhang Li Xue¡¯s wedding as they ate. ¡°That¡¯s right. When will Zhuang Li and Xin Yi arrive in Y City?¡± Mo Qing Huan asked. ¡°They areing to your wedding, right?¡± ¡°They said that they would be here next week,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°At this time of the year, they were both busy with their work. It¡¯s not easy for them to apply for a few days of vacation.¡± ¡°Thest time I saw them was at my wedding,¡± Mo Qing Huan said with a sigh. ¡°Li Xue, we should make a quick trip to B City to look at our university with them.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. Of course, she had no objection. After all, B City was not that far and the four of them used to study at the university in B City together. Zhuang Li and Mao Xin Li were both their roommates. Bai Qi and He Rong were discussing some matters about their business when they happen to overhear their wife talking about a bachelorette party. Bai Qi tugged at his wife¡¯s arms and whispered, ¡°Why are you going to have a bachelorette party? You¡¯re no longer a single woman.¡± Zhang Li Xue did not know whether she wanted tough or cry upon hearing his words. ¡°They just called it a bachelorette party casually,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°We just wanted to get together and chat. It was not easy for us to meet.¡± After they graduated, everyone moved to their separate path. It seemed that it was a big event such as a wedding that would let them gather around again. Zhang Li Xue leaned over to her husband and whispered, ¡°You can have a bachelor party with He Rong as well.¡± Bai Qi thought of this matter but realized that he did not have a lot of friends to apany him to this party. Perhaps he could drag Zhang Yi Hai to go with them. However, Bai Qi had imagined that this party would be a little awkward. After chatting with the He couple for a while, Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi finally left the hotel. Bai Qi was still thinking about Zhang Li Xue¡¯s bachelorette party and recalled what others would usually do at this sort of party. He once heard about a woman inviting a few good-looking guys to have fun together. Even though he knew that Zhang Li Xue would not be inviting strange guys to her party, he could not say the same about his wife¡¯s friends. Who knew if they had nned something crazy for his wife? As the car stopped at the red light, Bai Qi turned to his wife and asked, ¡°What are you going to do at this bachelorette party?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her husband speechlessly. She did not think that Bai Qi would still be thinking about this party at this time. ¡°Huan Huan and the others are nning to open a room at the hotel,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°What are you worried about? It¡¯s not like I¡¯m going to drink or look at another man.¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled upon seeing the change in her husband¡¯s expression. A thought came to her mind and Zhang Li Xue was amused to think that Bai Qi would be jealous. ¡°Doctor Bai, don¡¯t you know that you¡¯re the most handsome in my eyes? After looking at you, do you think that I can look at another man?¡± Bai Qi narrowed his eyes, noticing that his wife was trying to flirt with him again. ¡°Alright. As long as you know not to do anything crazy.¡± Chapter 564 - 564 Girls’ Day Out 564 Girls¡¯ Day Out Zhuang Li and Mao Xin Yi arrived in Y City a few days before the wedding. When they arrived, Zhang Li Xue bought them to the store to test their bridesmaid dress. Seeing that everything fits perfectly finally gave Zhang Li Xue a sense of relief. With a few days left before the wedding, Li Qin Yao sent her daughter to rx and she was not allowed to think about the wedding. This time, her task was to sit back and show up at the wedding. Then, it was girls¡¯ day out. With all her friends avable, Zhang Li Xue grabbed Fang Su Jin to join everyone to have fun. This was not the first time that Fang Su Jin had met everyone. In the past, when Zhang Li Xue was studying in B City, Fang Su Jin hade to visit her a few times and get to know her roommates. However, this time, Zhang Li Xue was determined to introduce Fang Su Jin again to her friends. Fang Su Jin had a feeling that something was wrong when Zhang Li Xue grabbed her arms and let her stand in front of everyone else. Just then, she heard the way Zhang Li Xue had introduced her. ¡°Girls. Let me introduce you...¡± Zhang Li Xue had the usual mischievous smile on her face. ¡°This is my sister-inw, Fang Su Jin.¡± ..... The others were watching Zhang Li Xue and Fang Su Jin alternately as they were trying topute what was going on. It seemed that Fang Su Jin was not rted to Doctor Bai... Zhang Li Xue did not have an elder brother... Then, the most logical exnation was that... Fang Su Jin was in a rtionship with Zhang Yi Hai! The moment this thought came to their mind, everyone was watching Fang Su Jin in awe. In just a few seconds, Fang Su Jin¡¯s face turned red. ¡°Li Xue...¡± Fang Su Jin wanted to bite a certain someone. Mo Qing Huan let out a cough. ¡°Actually, there¡¯s nothing wrong with dating Yi Hai. He might be a few years younger, but he¡¯s quite mature aspared to his sister.¡± Zhang Li Xue then realized that Mo Qing Huan was talking about her. The girls started to joke around andughter filled their surroundings. Seeing this, Fang Su Jin began to feel more at ease. She was most concerned about how people were going to view her once they found out that she was dating someone younger. But with a mischievous friend like Zhang Li Xue, who often introduced her as her sister-inw, Fang Su Jin found out that many people did not mind such an age gap. Mostly, they were just shocked that she was dating Zhang Li Xue¡¯s younger brother. Thinking about this, Fang Su Jin thought that the age difference was not a big deal. The girls nned to visit the spa which was located in The Orchid Hotel to pamper themselves before the wedding. After spending more than three hours in the spa room, the girls came out in a good mood. Their faces were glowing and their body felt fresh. Seeing that it was still early, the girls decided to have their lunch in B city before heading to their university. There was a famous hot pot restaurant they often visited in the past. Zhuang Li and Mao Xin Yi were missing the taste of the dishes. Zhang Li Xue was chatting with her friends when the phone in her bag was buzzing. She took her phone and saw the text message from Bai Qi, asking her what she was up to. At this time, Zhang Li Xue recalled that a certain someone was unhappy upon knowing about her bachelorette party. Zhang Li Xue chuckled. Then, she decided to send Doctor Bai a photo of the hotpot meal she was having. Bai Qi¡¯s reply came out a few secondster, reminding her to eat less spicy food as it would not be good for her stomach. The two exchanged a few words. Then, when Zhang Li Xue looked up, she noticed that her friends were staring at her with a hint of dissatisfaction. ¡°Zhang Li Xue, what are you doing?¡± Mao Xin Yi asked. ¡°This is supposed to be a girls¡¯ day out. You are not supposed to chat with your husband.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. Looking at the smile full of happiness on your face really made us envious.¡± Zhuang Li clicked her tongue. ¡°Li Xue, you shouldn¡¯t bully us, the single people.¡± Coincidentally, Fang Su Jin and Mo Qing Huan¡¯s phones rang almost at the same time. The two of them lowered her gaze and suddenly, a smile appeared on their face. Zhuang Li heaved a long, heavy breath. She turned to Mao Xin Yi and held her hand. ¡°Xin Yi, it seemed that I only have you.¡± Mao Xin Yi agreed. ¡°Comrade, should we both register to a matchmaking site?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Alright. You girls should behave. Since the two of you came to my wedding as my bridesmaid, I will help to introduce you to a few people. My parents would be inviting a lot of family and friends. There should be a top-ss man among the guests.¡± Zhuang Li and Mao Xin Yi were both interested to hear this. After their lunch, the five of them made a quick stop at B City University. They walked around and reminisce about their past. As they reached to their old dormitory, Zhuang Li pointed at the tree where they had once caught Mo Qing Huan and He Rong kissing. Because of this, Mo Qing Huan was teased until her face turned bright red. Once they finished looking around, the girls decided to go shopping. It was not easy for Zhuang Li and Mao Xin Yi to visit Y City. They nned to buy a few delicacies along the way. ording to n, the girls were supposed to head back to the hotel and watched a movie or something. However, Mao Xin Yi suggested that they sing at the KTV. Therefore, when Bai Qi called his wife to check on her, he happened to hear the loud noise in the background as well as the voices of some random men. Chapter 565 - 565 Chaos Began 565 Chaos Began The girls arrived at the KTV around the same time as another group of boys. Seeing that there were a group of prettydies, the boys tried to talk them into joining their room and singing together. However, this proposal was quickly rejected by Zhang Li Xue. A group of people singing together would mean that there would be a lot of drinking. As someone who did not drink alcohol, Zhang Li Xue did not want to be a part of this. Therefore, the girls went into a separate room. As they entered their private room, Zhuang Li started to sing a few love songs, saying that it would be her performance for her soon-to-be-married friend. The atmosphere in the room was especially lively and soon, they took turns singing a few songs. However, some troublemakers decided that it would be alright to force their way into the girls¡¯ private room, saying that they wanted to apany them to sing. This was the moment when Bai Qi called. ..... On this day, Bai Qi was hanging out with He Rong and Zhang Yi Hai. Unlike the girls¡¯ fun days, the men were hanging out at the cafe to talk about some business. He Rong found out that Zhang Yi Hai had established hispany and the two of them started to discuss this. Bai Qi suddenly missed his wife and decided to give her a call. But hearing the voices of other men in the background made him frown. ¡°Li Xue? Where are you?¡± Zhang Li Xue frowned as she looked at the few men who were lounging around their private room. Fortunately, other than trying to talk to the girls, the boys did not do anything excessive. For now. But Zhang Li Xue was considering calling security. ¡°I¡¯m at the KTV. The one nearby the hotel area. Zhuang Li and Xin Yi wanted to sing a few songs before we head back to the hotel,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Why is it very lively in there?¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled, knowing that a certain someone was unhappy. ¡°Some people decided to crash into the room and join us. I¡¯m thinking about calling security.¡± At this time, one of the boys walked over to Zhang Li Xue with a flirtatious smile on his face. ¡°Miss, how about singing a duet with me instead? I heard your voice earlier. I think it shouldpliment my voice really well.¡± Zhang Li Xue sent a death stare to this boy, warning him to get away from her. However, this boy suddenly got courageous and tried to touch her. With a swift move, Zhang Li Xue managed to p the man¡¯s hand away. ¡°Bai Qi, Something happened. I¡¯ll call you again after this, alright?¡± Bai Qi did not manage to say a word as his wife hung up the phone. He stared at his phone and narrowed his eyes as he recalled what the random man was saying to his wife. Then, he walked over to the table again and looked at both He Rong and Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°We should go now,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Some people are disturbing the girls.¡± He Rong and Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s expressions changed very quickly. Then, the three of them left the cafe and headed to the KTV nearby the hotel where the girls were staying. Fortunately, Bai Qi and the others were nearby. It did not take them too long to arrive at the KTV that Zhang Li Xue had mentioned earlier. The three men walked into the premises and finally saw the girls and a group of young men around the lounge area. Zhang Li Xue was shouting a few words at the boys while the staff was trying to calm them down. An annoyed look appeared on the boy¡¯s face. He raised his hand and was about to take action when Zhang Li Xue threw a punch in his face. She should have hit him quite hard as the boy staggered a few steps backward. There was a brief silence before the chaos began. Seeing the situation, the three men walked over to protect the girls. Zhang Li Xue saw that her husband had arrived and the fierce look on her face a few seconds earlier had quickly disappeared. He pointed at the boys and spoke, ¡°Hubby, they¡¯re trying to bully us.¡± Zhang Yi Hai who was a few steps behind Bai Qi watched this scene speechlessly. What happened to that fierce woman who dared to punch someone in the face? His sister was really good at acting! As soon as her husband appeared, the gangster disappeared and his sister had turned into this weak person he did not recognize! ¡°What happened?¡± Bai Qi asked as he reached his wife¡¯s side. ¡°Are you hurt?¡± He grabbed her hand to check whether she would be injured after punching someone. Zhang Li Xue told her husband what happened that led them to this fight. Apparently, one of the boys started to harass Fang Su Jin, finding that she was the timidest and most obedient among the girls. To make it worst, this person tried to touch Fang Su Jin inappropriately. As someone who has been protecting Fang Su Jin for a long time, Zhang Li Xue could not sit still and started to argue. Fortunately, the staff came over quickly before the situation would elerate. But this made the boys very unhappy. Now that their happy atmosphere was disturbed, the girls nned to leave the KTV earlier and headed back to their hotel. Who would have thought that the boys would be waiting for them at the lounge? This time, they brought a few more friends, wanting to argue with them. Zhang Yi Hai heard that someone tried to bully his girlfriend and immediately became unhappy. He walked over to Fang Su Jin¡¯s side and finally heaved a breath of relief, seeing that his girlfriend was without injury. ¡°Are you alright?¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°I¡¯m fine. Your sister stopped them before they could do anything.¡± Zhang Yi Hai turned to the boys before taking out his phone. ¡°I¡¯m calling the police.¡± Chapter 566 - 566 My Sister is a Strong Person 566 My Sister is a Strong Person In the end, the girls¡¯ day out had to end earlier than expected and everyone gathered at the police station to give a statement. The boy who was punched in the face wanted to press charges against Zhang Li Xue. However, Zhang Li Xue managed to get a CCTV recording from the KTV which showed that the man was disturbing Fang Su Jin. Later, Wei Jun Hao appeared at the police station and thewyer who came to represent the boy advised him not to do anything stupid. After all, Wei Jun Hao¡¯sw firm was quite famous. Seeing his appearance gave thewyer a headache, knowing that Wei Jun Hao was also from a reputable family in Y City It was then that they figured out that they had provoked some people they were not supposed to provoke. After everything was settled, Wei Jun Hao turned to his nephew and niece and sighed deeply. His gaze then settled on Zhang Li Xue. ¡°You¡¯re getting married in a few days. Why are you still getting into trouble?¡± ¡°Uncle, it wasn¡¯t me.¡± Zhang Li Xue had an innocent look on her face. ¡°It was that person. What I did was only self-defense. If he did not provoke me first, would I retaliate?¡± ..... Wei Jun Hao chuckled. He stretched his hand and patted Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hair, just like how he would do when she was still a little girl. ¡°Alright then. It¡¯s those people who started this mess.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded happily. Then, she seemed to remember something else. ¡°Uncle...¡± ¡°I know,¡± Wei Jun Hao spoke before Zhang Li Xue could say another word. He shed the girl a smile and spoke, ¡°I won¡¯t tell your parents about this.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled brightly. ¡°Uncle, you are the best!¡± As they were leaving the police station, Zhang Yi Hai swept his gaze around the ce and sighed. It seemed that this year, he has been to the police station twice. Each time he was at the police station, his girlfriend would be with him. A warm hand held his and Zhang Yi Hai turned to look at his girlfriend. Suddenly, he was thinking that he would be willing to visit the police station a few more times for this person. He would alwayse to protect this person he loved. Fang Su Jin saw the faint smile on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face and asked, ¡°What are you smiling about?¡± Of course, Zhang Yi Hai could not tell his girlfriend what was on his mind. ¡°Nothing. I was just thinking about what happened.¡± Fang Su Jin naturally did not think too much about Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s answer. The girls were tired after the bit of excitement and finally returned to their hotel. Worried that the girls might encounter some trouble, the boys decided to send them back to the hotel. Bai Qi pulled his wife to the side and reminded her not to run around. With Bai Qi in front of her, Zhang Li Xue became very obedient. ¡°Well then, you should go in and rest,¡± Bai Qi said. He leaned over and pressed his lips on his wife¡¯s forehead for a few seconds longer. Bai Qi really wanted to take his wife home. However, he also knew that it was rare for Zhang Li Xue to meet up with her friends. It was better to let her y around. Then, after the wedding, the two of them would be going on their honeymoon. Zhang Li Xue would be his for the whole week. As the thought came to his mind, Bai Qi felt a little more at ease. After saying a few more words, Bai Qi turned around, wanting to go back. However, just as he took a step, a certain someone tugged at his arms. He was forced to turn around and suddenly, a warm pair of lipsnded on his. It took him a few seconds to finally adjusted his mood. Before he could kiss her back, Zhang Li Xue pulled away and took a few steps back. ¡°Alright, you can go now,¡± Zhang Li Xue said with a satisfied smile on her face. ¡°Be careful on your way back and remember to text me when you arrived.¡± Bai Qi chuckled. Then, he finally left with Zhang Yi Hai as He Rong was also staying in the hotel. Bai Qi was driving when he noticed that Zhang Yi Hai was looking at him. He nced at Zhang Yi Hai and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Zhang Yi Haiughed as he thought of how his sister had behaved earlier at the KTV. ¡°Actually, my sister is a strong person,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°You¡¯ve seen it yourself... she can be quite strong at one time and suddenly turned docile when she saw you. Brother-inw, you don¡¯t mind this, right?¡± He knew that his sister would beat him if she knew that he was saying this to Bai Qi. However, Zhang Yi Hai could not help but be curious about the couple¡¯s rtionship. Fortunately, Zhang Yi Hai knew that Bai Qi would not say anything to his sister about this conversation. ¡°Your sister is alright. I like her this way.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Zhang Yi Hai was finding this hard to believe. From the moment he knew that the two were dating, Zhang Yi Hai saw how his sister would often act weak around Bai Qi. ¡°Un. It¡¯s not as if I had not seen this side of her before.¡± Bai Qi smiled as he recalled how they met. ¡°When we were younger, your sister had kicked me. Later, when we met again, your sister had scold me a few times.¡± Bai Qi recalled how Zhang Li Xue was angry because he think that he did not deserve to be her friend just because he was a poor man. Anyway, he thought that his like this is quite good. Because of his work, he would not have much time to be around her. Knowing that she could protect herself made him feel at ease. Whenever he was around, he would let his wife lower her guard and act coquettishly with him. Whatever trouble she got into, he would do his best to protect her. Chapter 567 - 567 Wedding Gift 567 Wedding Gift For the wedding, it was decided that Zhang Li Xue was going to get married from her parent¡¯s house. Meanwhile, Bai Qi would return to their apartment alone. Then, tomorrow, he woulde over to pick her up. Then, the two of them would be heading to the venue together. Bai Xi Xi saw that her brother was about to leave and thought that he was quite pitiful. ¡°Then, do you want toe with me?¡± Bai Qi asked. The little girl seemed to be pondering about this matter for a while. Then, she took a step back. No. I will stay with my sister-inw.¡± Bai Qi stared at his sister, amused. This little girl would not hesitate to choose Zhang Li Xue over him. Is she really his sister? The little girl leaned over and whispered, ¡°Brother Bai Qi, I will help you to look after my sister-inw when you are not around. You can rest assured.¡± Bai Qi chuckled at his little sister¡¯s response. He stretched his hand and patted the girl¡¯s head. ¡°Alright Help me to look after your sister-inw. Make sure she would go to bed on time, hmm?¡± ¡°Brother, I know what I should do.¡± After saying a few reminders to his sister, Bai Qi went to look for his wife. ..... Zhang Li Xue watched as her husband entered their room and quickly went over to his side. ¡°Hubby, I¡¯m going to miss you.¡± ¡°Wait for me for a few hours. Tomorrow, I wille over and pick you up.¡± He leaned over and pressed his lips on her forehead. ¡°Be good.¡± ¡°Then,e and pick me up on time.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t bete for our wedding,¡± Bai Qi assured her. He looked at his wife and tried to imagine her in a wedding dress. Bai Qi had always been curious about his wife¡¯s wedding dress as she had always tried to keep it a secret. Thinking that he would finally be able to see it tomorrow made him excited. His wife would look so pretty. And he was lucky enough to be able to marry her. After picking up his luggage, Bai Qi turned around to leave. Of course, Zhang Li Xue would follow him around to send him out. Just in time, the Wei couple showed up at the door along with their triplets. The atmosphere in the house had suddenly be livelier. Wei Jun Hao and Zhang Yu Ying saw that Bai Qi was still around and smiled. ¡°Are you leaving now?¡± Wei Jun Hao spoke. ¡°Mmm... I wille again and pick Li Xue up tomorrow,¡± Bai Qi said. Wei Jun Hao exchanged a look with his wife and smiled. ¡°Stay around for a few minutes. We have something to tell you.¡± The couple¡¯s expression made him puzzled. Bai Qi turned to his wife and soon, the four of them went to a quiet corner to talk. ¡°Uncle, Aunt, what did you two want to talk to Bai Qi?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. With a smile on her face, Zhang Yu Ying pulled out some documents from her bag. She slid the documents across the table and looked at Bai Qi. ¡°For you.¡± Bai Qi looked at the folder with a frown. Then, he reached for it and looked at its contents slowly. Beside him, Zhang Li Xue leaned over to look at the documents as well. At first nce at the logo on top, Bai Qi was able to tell that these documents were from an official letter from S Country. He read its contents and suddenly, his movement halted. Bai Qi raised his head quickly to look at the elder couple in front of him and saw their smile. Beside him, his wife was gripping his arms a little tightly. ¡°We only received this newsst night and my friends in S Country send out everything to me this morning,¡± Wei Jun Hao said. ¡°The person who took your father¡¯s money is convicted. He will be sent to prison for a few years. And this... is the money that they owe you.¡± Bai Qi looked at the sum of money and suddenly did not know what he should say. Back then, he knew that his family was rich. However, he was unaware of just how much money his family had. Therefore, this amount of money surprised him. Once upon a time, he was someone who had to go to bed hungry to keep some money to buy his little sister some milk powder. But suddenly, he had turned into a rich man. Bai Qi thought of all the suffering he had to endure after his parents passed away and how his life had changed again after meeting his little fairy. His lips were pursed tightly as Bai Qi tried to suppress the urge to cry. Bai Qi inhaled a deep breath and raised his head to look at the couple again. ¡°Uncle, Aunt, thank you.¡± ¡°You can also consider this your wedding gift,¡± Zhang Yu Ying spoke. She looked at her husband and continued, ¡°Your uncle has been working hard, urging the authorities in S Country to work faster.¡± Wei Jun Hai smiled. ¡°This is only the money we managed to retrieve from that person. I will ask my friend to quickly process everything so that the money will reach your hand sooner.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Other than these words, Bai Qi did not know what else he could say to the couple. ¡°I heard that there were a few corruption allegations he had to face,¡± Wei Jun Hao spoke. ¡°If he was found guilty as well, then, he might have to spend a very long time in prison. As for his family members... you don¡¯t have to worry about this. They won¡¯te to look for you.¡± The four of them chatted for a while. Then, the Wei couple left to look for the others. Zhang Li Xue saw that her husband has been staring at the documents for a long time. Subconsciously, the corner of her lips tilted to a smile. ¡°Bai Qi, this is great, isn¡¯t it.¡± ¡°Un.¡± Bai Qi nodded. He looked at his smiling wife and leaned over to kiss her lips. ¡°This is really great.¡± He looked at his lucky star again and hugged her tight in his arms. Chapter 568 - 568 Bai Qi is On His Way 568 Bai Qi is On His Way Zhang Li Xue woke up in the morning and stared at the wall with a dazed look on her face. On this day, she will walk the aisle and marry the person she loved. Thinking about it made her shy and excited at the same time. Then again, she had already got her marriage certificate with Bai Qi. They were already husband and wife. Zhang Li Xue could not understand why was she feeling giddy. Someone knocked on the door, snapping her out of her trance. Soon, her mother appeared at the door and smiled as their gazes met. ¡°You¡¯re awake.¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Zhang Li Xue rubbed her eyeszily. Li Qin Yao entered the room and patted her daughter¡¯s head. ¡°Go and take a bath. The stylist is going to arrive soon. You don¡¯t want to bete.¡± ¡°Mommy, I know.¡± Seeing that her mother was about to leave, Zhang Li Xue stretched her arms and hugged her mother tightly. Her daughter¡¯s move startled her. Then, a few secondster, a faint smile appeared on her face. Li Qin Yao hugged her daughter and kissed the top of her head. ¡°My silly little girl. Go on. Mommy will prepare some light breakfast for you. Later, you would be too busy to eat.¡± Zhang Li Xue released her arms around her mother¡¯s body and giggled. She watched as her mother left the room and finally rolled out of bed. Her eyes then fell on the wedding dress that had arrived a while after Bai Qi left the house yesterday. Then, her lips turned up as she imagined how Bai Qi was going to react when he see herter. ..... The dress that she had chosen had detachable sleeves and skirt. When Bai Qi showed up in a while, he will see her in a dress without too many details. However, when she showed up at the hotel, the stylist will help to put on the sleeve and skirt. Surely, he would be surprised. Zhang Li Xue walked out in her bathrobe after taking her bath. Her steps halted when she saw that Fang Su Jin was already waiting for her. ¡°Li Xue.¡± Fang Su Jin stood up from the sofa and gave her friend a lookover. ¡°How is it? It¡¯s your big day. Are you excited?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. Her heart was beating fast and she had to inhale a deep breath to calm down. Fang Su Jin pointed at the tray of food on the table. ¡°Your mom asked me to send your breakfast. Come one. Let¡¯s eat a little bit before the others will show up.¡± ¡°Then, let¡¯s eat together.¡± Zhang Li Xue walked over and sit down. As the two were eating, Bai Xi Xi appeared at the door. Zhang Li Xue saw the little girl appear at her door this early and smiled. ¡°Xi Xi, you¡¯re up early.¡± The little girl had a shy smile on her face. ¡°Sister-inw, I want to see you get ready.¡± ¡°Alright,e over here and sit down.¡± Zhang Li Xue patted the space next to her. ¡°The stylist should arrive soon. Then, Xi Xi, you have to remember to get ready as well, alright? Today, you will be my flower girl.¡± Bai Xi Xi smiled happily. Not too long ago, Zhang Li Xue had bought her a dress. Bai Xi Xi thought that the flower girl dress was the prettiest dress she had seen. She was a little reluctant to wear it. But thinking that she would wear it for her brother and sister-inw¡¯s wedding, Bai Xi Xi was suddenly looking forward to it. Zhang Li Xue did not have to wait that long. Soon, the stylist appeared and started to work on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face and hair. Not too long after, the photographer and videographer arrived to record this moment. Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin sat at the side to apany her friend. Later, both Zhuang Li and Mao Xin Yi showed up and another stylist was working on their makeup and hair as well. However, their makeup and hair were not as borate as Zhang Li Xue¡¯s. Unexpectedly, it took more than an hour for the stylist to do Zhang Li Xue¡¯s stylist and almost an hour to do her hair. When the stylist was done, Zhang Li Xue looked so pretty that Fang Su Jin and Bai Xi Xi were unable to react. Fang Su Jin thought of her reaction and started tough as she imagined how Bai Qi was going to react when he saw his wife. Fang Su Jin made a mental note to record the look on Bai Qi¡¯s face after this. ¡°Alright. I will meet you again at the hotel and help you with your hair and dress,¡± the stylist spoke. She was aware that Zhang Li Xue nned to add something to her dress before she walked down the aisleter. ¡°Thank you.¡± After exchanging a few words with the stylist, Zhang Li Xue turned around to look at the others. ¡°Sister-inw, you are so pretty.¡± Bai Xi Xi spoke. Her eyes were sparkling. Bai Xi Xi thought that her sister-inw was already pretty. But with her makeup and hairdo, she looked like a fairy. The others started to nod in agreement. ¡°Xi Xi, you are so pretty as well.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled as she looked at the little girl in her flower girl dress. While Zhang Li Xue was doing her hair, Li Qin Yao called Bai Xi Xi to let her get ready and wear her dress. At this time, Li Qin Yao walked into the room. Her movement halted as she arrived at the door. Seeing her daughter so pretty made her sigh. Who would have guessed that this little ancestor would look so pretty and she was about to get married? ¡°Mommy...¡± Zhang Li Xue walked over to her mother with a bright smile on her face. ¡°How do I look?¡± Li Qin Yao gave her daughter a look over and nod. ¡°You are your father and my daughter. Of course, with such good genes, you would look so pretty.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at her mother speechlessly. The others began tough upon hearing Li Qin Yao¡¯s words. Zhang Li Xue wanted to say something, but seeing her mother¡¯s misty eyes, she thought that her mother was joking around to suppress her urge to cry. ¡°He Rong called me just now,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. ¡°He said that Bai Qi is on his way here. He should arrive in a while.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s heartbeat elerated as she listened to her mother¡¯s words. Chapter 569 - 569 The Wedding (1) 569 The Wedding (1) The lively atmosphere told her that Bai Qi had arrived to pick her up. Zhang Li Xue wanted to go out but was told that she could only wait for Bai Qi to pick her up in the room. Fang Su Jin, Zhuang Li, and Mao Xin Yi went out to help others to tease the groom while Bai Xi Xi stayed with her. Zhang Li Xue did not know what they did to bully her husband, but theughter outside the room was so loud that she started to worry. Soon, the girls entered the room to tell her that Bai Qi had passed the test and woulde over soon. They even showed off the bribe they received from Bai Qi. Hearing this made her heartbeat elerate. Someone knocked on the door, and Bai Xi Xi went over to open the door. However, instead of letting her brother in, the little girl was staring at her brother in a daze. This was the first time that Bai Xi Xi had seen her brother this handsome. ¡°Xi Xi, will you let me in and let me see your sister-inw?¡± Bai Xi Xi snapped out of her trance upon hearing her brother¡¯s question. She stepped aside and pulled the door wider so that her brother can go in. Zhang Li Xue inhaled a deep breath. The moment her gaze met up with Bai Qi, her face turned bright red. Bai Qi¡¯s gaze was too intense that it made her shy. ..... Someone announced that he have to help her to find her shoes. Fang Su Jin and the others had worked hard so that it would be difficult for Bai Qi to find it. However, Bai Qi only shot a nce at his little sister, and the little girl quickly gave him a hint. It did not take Bai Qi too long to find the shoe for his wife. Then, he knelt on one knee and held his wife¡¯s feet to help her wear her shoes. The groomsmen started to cheer and Bai Qi carried his wife out of the room. His steps were hurried. It was as if he could not wait to be married to the person he liked in front of others. From the house, the bride and groom departed to the hotel. On their way to the venue, Bai Qi was holding his wife¡¯s hand tightly and his gaze was trained on her without breaking contact. Seeing this made her shy. After being together with Bai Qi for a while, Zhang Li Xue was quite familiar with the meaning of his gaze. ¡°Stop looking at me like that,¡± Zhang Li Xue whispered. ¡°I can¡¯t help it.¡± His lips curled into a smile. ¡°Li Xue, you are so beautiful.¡± He wanted to lean over and kiss her lips. However, Bai Qi was afraid that he might ruin her makeup. He could only held her hand tightly to suppress a certain feeling. Bai Qi thought of the first time he saw his wife in this wedding dress. He thought that she looked so pretty. Her shoulder was exposed, showing off her white and tender skin. This made him want to go over and bite them. Unfortunately for him, he could only wait until the wedding ceremony was over. It won¡¯t look good if he left any mark on his wife¡¯s body. After a while, they finally arrived at the hotel. Someone greeted them and ushered them to the suite. Bai Qi wanted to stay around and stare at his wife. However, someone dragged him out, telling them that he needed to greet the guest while his wife will have to put on some makeup before walking down the aisle. This made him a little puzzled. His wife was already dressed up prettily. Why would she need to wear more makeup? Afraid that he would be dying the ceremony, Bai Qi quickly followed the others to the banquet hall downstairs to greet the guests. He walked into the hall and saw the decorations. The once empty andrge hall had suddenly turned into a big, garden with colorful flowers everywhere. The fresh scent of the flowers was very refreshing. Zhang Yi Hai arrived at his side at this time to help introduce the guests. Bai Qi did not have any family members other than his little sister. His friends were mostly the staff from the hospital. Therefore, most of the guests were family and friends of the Zhang family. Fortunately, Bai Qi had already met their aunts and uncles. Once upon a time, he was dragged by his uncles to y basketball when they found out that he was dating Zhang Li Xue. Then, he met them again when Zhang Li Xue got into an ident while inspecting a site. Later, there were too many guests and he started to feel a little dizzy. Now that he was married to Zhang Li Xue, these people had be his family. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue was still in the room adjusting her makeup and hair. It did not take her too long to touch up her makeup, but it took a while for her to style her hair. This time, the door was pushed open and her bridesmaid walked in along with Bai Xi Xi. Zhang Li Xue nced at the girls and smiled. ¡°Thank you for looking after my little sister.¡± Bai Xi Xi heard this and smiled brightly. Then, she walked over and saw that her sister-inw¡¯s hairstyle was different than previously. Zhang Li Xue noticed that the little girl was staring and smiled. ¡°Xi Xi, how do I look?¡± Bai Xi Xi suddenly became shy. ¡°Sister-inw, you are too beautiful.¡± This made the others start tough. Later, the stylist helped Zhang Li Xue to put on the detached sleeve and skirt. Then, a flowery crown was put on her head. Once everything was done, the stylist stepped away to let others take a look. Bai Xi Xi raised her head and was surprised to see that her sister-inw had turned into a fairy... Bai Xi Xi wondered how her brother was going to react when he saw her sister-inw. Chapter 570 - 570 The Wedding (2) 570 The Wedding (2) Bai Qi was exchanging a few words with Qi Zheng when staff from the wedding nner agency reminded him that the ceremony would soon begin. He stood at the altar while waiting for his bride to show up. As Bai Qi looked at the people who gathered to witness the wedding, he could not help but feel tense. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue came out of the room and headed to the hall with her bridesmaid and the flower girl apanying her. They arrived in front of the hall and the wedding nner was busy lining them up to enter the hall. However, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes were trained on the elder man who was watching her from a distance. From the moment she walked along this corridor, Zhang Li Xue noticed that this man was watching her. Suddenly, her eyes and nose were stinging. Zhang Li Xue jogged in her high heel, scaring the wedding nner. Without caring about how she might look in front of others, Zhang Li Xue spread her arms and hugged the man tightly. ¡°Daddy!¡± It felt as if she had returned to her childhood. In the past, whenever she jogged over to her father, the man would always be there to catch her. She was now an adult and her father would still catch her. ¡°Alright. Don¡¯t cry. Otherwise, your mother will be angry at me.¡± Zhang Yu Han stroked his daughter¡¯s back and was worrying that he might identally ruin her makeup and hair. There was still a flowery crown on top of her hair. ..... Zhang Yu Han recalled that once upon a time, this little girl had cried when a boy messed up with her crown. She was so angry that she kicked the boy beforeining to him. Zhang Li Xue forced herself not to cry. She looked at her father with a pair of misty eyes as she tried to suppress her urge to cry. Taking this chance, Zhang Yu Han took a step back and watched his daughter. Seeing how beautiful she was made him smile. ¡°My little princess, you are so beautiful today.¡± ¡°Daddy...¡± There are a lot of things that she wanted to say. However, Zhang Li Xue found that the words she wanted to say were stuck in her throat. Other than looking at her father, there was nothing else she could do. Zhang Yu Han hugged his daughter again. ¡°Li Xue, you have to live happily with Bai Qi, alright?¡± The words that he wanted to say to her were already said before Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi obtained their marriage certificate. Bai Qi was living with him at the house and he had witnessed how careful and attentive he was towards his daughter. The man respected his parents-inw and treated his little sister kindly. The young man faced a lot of hardship after his parents passed away. But he had never med fate and instead worked very hard and stayed kind to the people around him. Zhang Yu Han thought that Bai Qi was a good choice as his son-inw. He would feel at ease to let this man marry his daughter. Her daughter had such a good sight when she was picking up her life partner. ¡°I¡¯ve seen the way Bai Qi treated you these past few months and felt assured that he will treat you well,¡± Zhang Yu Han said. ¡°Even so, if he had done something wrong, you can alwayse back to your family. You have a lot of uncles and brothers who would defend you.¡± Zhang Li Xue could not help butugh. ¡°You must always remember to work hard with him for this marriage. A marriage will notst long if there was only one person who was working hard on it. Li Xue, do you understand?¡± ¡°Daddy, I understand.¡± Zhang Li Xue sniffed. ¡°I will work hard and live with Bai Qi for a long, long time.¡± Zhang Yu Han heaved a sigh. Then, the wedding nner walked over and helped Zhang Li Xue to dab the tears from her eyes. After ensuring that everything is ready, they started to queue to enter the hall. The music yed and the huge door was pulled open from the outside. Bai Xi Xi walked into the hall in her pretty, blush pink dress and flowery crown on top of her head. She grabbed some flowers in her basket and sprinkled them everywhere just like she was taught to do. She looked up, met her brother¡¯s gaze, and shed a smile. Later, Zhuang Li and Mao Xin Yi walked in as the bridesmaid. Then, Fang Su Jin was right behind the girls. Fang Su Jin raised her head and her gaze was trained on the young man who stood beside the groom. Seeing Zhang Yi Hai smiling at her made her shy. Then, Fang Su Jin quickly lowered her gaze and inhaled a deep breath to calm down. This was Zhang Li Xue¡¯s wedding. Why is it that she became anxious when she saw Zhang Yi Hai? Fang Su Jin had to push a certain thought from running through her mind. She looked up with a smile on her face and walked over until she reached the altar. There was a brief silence before the music started to y again. The guests stood up and everyone was looking at the door. Then, someone pulled the door from the outside again, revealing the bride, who stood beside her father. The smile on her face was especially bright and the joy in her eyes was transparent. Holding on to her father¡¯s arms tightly, Zhang Li Xue finally stepped into the hall. As she looked up, her gaze has been on Bai Qi. Her man looked dashing in his tuxedo. But, the stunned look on his face almost made herugh. The moment his bride showed up, Bai Qi could not move his head away. In this big, flowery garden, a fairy suddenly emerged! Her skirts flowed gently and her steps were slow. As she took a step, the floor underneath her feet would glow up. It was just like a fairy treading on water. Bai Qi looked at the flowery crown on top of her head and smiled. He suddenly recalled the first time he had seen this little fairy when they were younger. Back then, he also had the same stupefy look on his face. His little fairy had grown up to be an adult. And here he was, waiting to marry her. If it was not for Zhang Yi Hai who poked him in his arms, Bai Qi would continue to stare at this fairy without making a move. He walked down the aisle and finally met his bride halfway. Chapter 571 - 571 The Wedding (3) 571 The Wedding (3) Now that his bride was in front of him, Bai Qi was finally able to see the details of her dress. The soft,yered skirt and the small flowers scattered along her dress. Then, he also realized that this dress was the same as she wore earlier that day, but also a little different. The moment he reached her side, his fairy was looking at him shyly. Bai Qi could feel his heart beating hard against his ribcage. ¡°Bai Qi.¡± His father-inw¡¯s voice snapped him out of his trance. Bai Qi finally shifted his gaze to the elder man and saw the stern look on his face. From the corner of his eyes, Bai Qi saw that his father-inw was holding Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hand, waiting for him to hold her. ¡°Dad.¡± Bai Qi smiled. ¡°I will hand my daughter to you,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. He held Bai Qi¡¯s hand and ced his daughter¡¯s hand into Bai Qi¡¯s. ¡°Bai Qi, from now on, you have to look after Li Xue and protect her.¡± The moment Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hand was in his, Bai Qi could feel a jolt. This was not the first time he had held his wife¡¯s hand. Surprisingly, he would still feel this way. Bai Qi had a serious look on his face. ¡°Dad, I know. I will protect Li Xue all my life.¡± ..... It was only after his father-inw smiled and turned around did Bai Qi finally felt a little at ease. He held his bride¡¯s hand tight and led her to the altar. When he recalled her long skirt, Bai Qi became more cautious as he led Zhang Li Xue up the stairs. Of course, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s uncles saw this and were satisfied that their niece was married to someone who know how to look after her. The bride and groom stood at the front. Bai Qi was staring at Zhang Li Xue, unable to look away from his beautiful bride while Zhang Li Xue had a shy smile on her face. The scene was too beautiful that the photographer became excited to snap a lot of photos. Then, the wedding officiant started to speak and the hall became quiet. The wedding officiant gave a brief speech about the bride and groom¡¯s love story. Then, he looked up to the audience and spoke. ¡°We are gathered together here to join Bai Qi and Zhang Li Xue in the union of marriage. The bride and groom have each prepared vows that they will read now.¡± Someone walked to Bai Qi and helped to hold the microphone for him while he took out the paper that he had prepared a few days ago. It seemed that there were so many things that he wanted to tell her, but the moment he looked at the beautiful fairy again, Bai Qi seemed to have forgotten everything. Finally, he took a deep breath and finally read the speech he had prepared for her. After a while, he folded the paper again and looked at her intensely. ¡°Zhang Li Xue, I cannot believe that I am the lucky man who gets to marry you today. Out of all the people in this world, I would find someone as special as you.¡± Bai Qi swallowed as he watched Zhang Li Xue wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes. ¡°I promise to love you, faithfully without reservation. Comfort you in times of sorrow and distress. Laugh with you and cry with you. I will cherish you for as long as we both shall live.¡± He shed her a shaky smile. ¡°Zhang Li Xue, I promise to fall in love with you every single day.¡± There was a pause as Fang Su Jin walked over to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s side to hand her the tissue paper that she had prepared for an asion like this. Seeing that Zhang Li Xue had calmed down, the microphone was shifted to her side. Fang Su Jin helped to hand over the vow that Zhang Li Xue had prepared. With a bright smile on her face, Zhang Li Xue began her speech, mentioning briefly their childhood, their separation as well as meeting him again. Then, she looked up at him again and continued, ¡°Bai Qi, you are the person that I want to spend forever with. I promise to love you faithfully, and unconditionally, through difficult and easy times. And I vow to support you, inspire you, and always be by your side. I promise to never lose our spark and to love you for as long as I live.¡± There was a brief silence as the officiant was looking at them both. The officiant looked at the crowd before turning to the bride and groom again. ¡°And now, Bai Qi, do you take Zhang Li Xue to be your wife? To love, honor, cherish and protect her, and hold onto her forever? To always love her for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer for as long as you both shall live.¡± Bai Qi looked into his bride¡¯s eyes and spoke, ¡°I do.¡± Then the officiant turned to the bride and spoke, ¡°And Miss Zhang Li Xue, do you take Bai Qi to be your wife? To love, honor, cherish and protect her, and hold onto her forever? To always love her for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer for as long as you both shall live.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°I do.¡± Fang Su Jin and Zhang Yi Hai both stepped forward to let the bride and groom exchange their ring. Then, the officiant gave a little speech to the bride and groom before finally looking at the audience again. ¡°By the power vested in me, it is my honor to dere you husband and wife.¡± A teasing smile curled on his lips. ¡°You may kiss each other and seal this deration.¡± Bai Qi moved closer to his bride. He ced a hand on her waist and tilted his head slightly to kiss her lips that has been enchanting him from the moment he saw her today. Then, the hall was filled with the crowd¡¯s cheering. Chapter 572 - 572 Wedding Banquet 572 Wedding Banquet The bride and groom met the guests again during the banquet. Zhang Li Xue showed up with Bai Qi in a simpler version of her dress. The moment the host announced their arrival, the hall was filled with the sounds of cheering and apuse. The bride and groom both had very bright smiles on their faces as they faced the guests who came to celebrate their wedding. All the time, while they were greeting the guests, Bai Qi would steal a few nces at the person who was holding his arms. A faint, but warm smile appeared on his face as he thought of their wedding ceremony earlier that morning Now, he had be her husband and the world shall know that this fairy belonged to him. The atmosphere in the hall was very lively with the host¡¯s chattering voice. Zhang Li Xue was in the middle of eating her meal when she heard that someone had prepared a little something for her and Bai Qi. The two of them turned to look at the screen behind them. Then pictures from their kindergarten appeared. They were the photos that Zhang Yu Ying had shot and kept with her. There were photos of them chatting in front of the school gate. ..... Zhang Li Xue looked at this photo and wondered where did ite from as she had never seen it before. Of course, she was unaware that her aunt had sneakily shot a few photos of her with Bai Qi and had kept them a secret for a long time. Back then, she only wanted to keep evidence of her niece¡¯s admirers. The photo changed and this time, there was a photo of Zhang Li Xue dressed in her flowery dress and Bai Qi as a tree. The two of them stood in a quiet spot and no one knew what they were talking about. Meanwhile, Zhang Yu Han was looking at the photo with a frown on his face. He had never seen these photos and was unhappy to find out that his daughter and Bai Qi has been close from kindergarten. Back then, he has been watching his daughter closely. How can Bai Qi still be close to his daughter? His eyes narrowed. Then, Zhang Yu Han nced at his sister who was seated across from him. Zhang Yu Ying turned as if noticing that someone was looking at her. Seeing her brother¡¯s gaze on her made herugh. If they were younger, she would be scared of this threatening look. But now that they were older, Zhang Yu Ying did not believe that her brother would dare to chase her around. Even if he did, she could always hide behind her sister-inw. Soon, the photo changed again and this time, it was Zhang Li Xue in her school uniform while Bai Qi was dressed casually. Behind them was an elderdy. Bai Qi remembered this photo very well. At that time, Zhang Li Xue had appeared at his grandparent¡¯s house wearing a school uniform. She told him that she came to show off the uniform. Unknown to him, the girl had worked very hard to skip grades so that she could attend school with him. Unfortunately, he was unable to apany her as his family was moving to S Country. Bai Qi remembered how sad he was that he could not say goodbye to his little fairy. But then, she showed up and cheer for him. The two of them made a promise to meet each other again and when that timees, he would be very good at basketball. The memory made him smile. Bai Qi was d that he had managed to fulfill his promise to his little fairy. His gaze fell on the elder woman again and Bai Qi realized that he missed his grandmother a lot. He was a mischievous boy. Without his grandmother¡¯s encouragement, perhaps, he would not be able to befriend Zhang Li Xue. Perhaps, he would still be that naughty boy and that would drive Zhang Li Xue away from him. If that happen, would he still be able to y basketball with her? Would he still be able to marry her? Bai Qi decided not to think of such possibilities. ncing at the woman who was looking at the screen, Bai Qi realized that he could not even imagine a life without Zhang Li Xue beside him. The screen changed again and this time, it was a photo of them at a wedding. Zhang Li Xue caught a bouquet and sprained her ankle. Then, it was Bai Qi who had given her first aid. The photographer at the He¡¯s couple managed to shoot a few pictures of them together. Later, there was also a photo of them where Zhang Li Xue was a patient and Bai Qi was seriously looking at the board in his hand. This photo was taken by Li Qin Yao when she apanied her daughter after that appendicitis operation. Then, there were also a few photos of them ying basketball together. This photo was taken after the couple had announced their rtionship to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s parents. Bai Xi Xi would also appear in between the pictures. The newlywed couple watched the photos of them together and exchanged a nce. It seemed that they haven¡¯t gotten together for a long time, but they had faced a lot of things together. Suddenly, the screen turned dark and a few secondster, a video appeared. Zhang Li Xue looked at herself sitting in the wheelchair while Bai Qi stood tall in front of her. There were a tall tree behind them and colorful flowers surrounding them. Then, Bai Qi went down to one knee and looked at her expectantly. It did not take her too long before she agreed to marry him. The guests were regretting it a little bit that they did not get to listen to the groom¡¯s proposal. However, Fang Su Jin was hiding with her partner in crime and they were afraid that getting too close would ruin the surprise that Bai Qi had prepared for her. By the end of the video, Zhang Li Xue could not help but shed a few tears. It was Bai Qi who had to coax his wife and hugged her so that no one would see her crying face. Chapter 573 - 573 Bouquet Toss 573 Bouquet Toss ¡°Li Xue, Bai Qi, congrattions. The two of you have to live happily together for a long, long time, alright? Zhang Li Xue¡¯s maternal grandmother, Xu Yn spoke. Her gaze fell on Bai Qi and she shed a warm smile at her grandson-inw. ¡°Grandma, I know.¡± Zhang Li Xue did not forget to act coquettishly with her grandmother. At this time, someone called Xu Yn to meet her. Zhang Li Xue turned around and finally The atmosphere was really lively. A few people walked over to the groom and bride, wanting to toast and congratte them. Many of the attendees were the Zhang family¡¯s close family and friends. Knowing that Zhang Li Xue did not drink and Bai Qi could not drink too much because of his upation, the guest did not mind changing it with something else. In the end, what¡¯s important was to congratte their happiness. Zhang Li Xue was talking to her friend when she noticed that Bai Qi was looking at the guest. She followed his line of gaze and whispered, ¡°That is Uncle Long Fei and his wife, Auntie Su Ruan.¡± Bai Qi turned to his wife and smiled. ¡°When you were trapped under that building not long ago, it was Auntie Su Ruan who pointed me to where you are.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her husband in surprise. ..... ¡°Un.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Coincidentally, she happen to hear your voice and pointed me to your location.¡± Hearing this, Zhang Li Xue decided to greet the couple and thanked them for helping to save her. When she was trapped under the copsed building, there were a lot of peopleing over to help and find her. The moment they heard that she was in trouble, many did not mind leaving whatever work they have toe over. For this, Zhang Li Xue had always been very grateful. While meeting the uncles and aunts, Zhang Li Xue noticed that a familiar figure was walking over in her direction. Seeing the familiar face surprised her. However, Zhang Li Xue quickly put on a smile on her face. ¡°Brother Zhen Yu, you¡¯re here.¡± Mu Zhen Yu had a stiff smile on his face. The bride in front of him was too pretty. However, she was not his bride. Watching Zhang Li Xue with Bai Qi at her side always made him wonder if things between them would change if he had taken a different approach. His heart was aching, but Mu Zhen Yu could not do anything about it. ¡°Xiao Li Xue, Bai Qi, congrattions,¡± Mu Zhen Yu forced a smile. ¡°I wish you both a happy marriage.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Bai Qi still had that stoic face on his face as he was facing Mu Zhen Yu. Knowing that this man used to like his wife, Bai Qi found that he could not get along with Mu Zhen Yu. Just then, one staff from the wedding nningpany walked over and reminded Zhang Li Xue that it was time for her to toss her banquet. Hearing this made her excited as well. During Mo Qing Huan and He Rong¡¯s wedding, she was the one who caught the bouquet. Zhang Li Xue could not help but wonder who among the guests would be the one to catch her bouquet. With Bai Qi at her side, Zhang Li Xue walked over to the stage. The host announced to the guest that the bride will start to throw her bouquet next and all the singledies were invited to join the fun. Some of the boys thought that it would be fun to join in this event as well and decided to stand at the back. Of course, Fang Su Jin did not intend to join this event. After all, her boyfriend was still young and she did not think that she would get married too soon. She did not want to be seen as if she was too eager to get married as well. Soon, the crowd started to gather in front of the stage. Meanwhile, Zhuang Li had to remind her friend not to attempt any three-pointers shot on them. This was a banquet tossing and not a basketball game. Hearing this made the othersugh. Zhang Li Xue nced at Bai Qi and tried to toss her bouquet a few times. She turned her head to look at the group of girls and tried to measure how hard she should toss. Seeing that everyone was prepared, Zhang Li Xue made a count and tossed the bouquet over her shoulders with one hand. However, she indeed did not control her strength and the direction in which she was throwing her bouquet. The girls started to make some noise as they tried to catch the bouquet. However, the bouquet went up high and away before it finally fell down. Despite Zhuang Li¡¯s reminder, Zhang Li Xue had thrown this bouquet as if she was attempting to shoot a three-pointer. Moreover, the direction was wrong. There was a loud cheer when someone finally caught the bouquet. However, when they saw the person who had caught this bouquet, everyone went silent again. Zhang Li Xue walked over to Bai Qi and narrowed her eyes to look at the lucky girl. However, the moment she saw the person who was holding the bouquet, Zhang Li Xue became very speechless. ording to the eyewitnesses, Zhang Yi Hai was leaning over the pir while chatting with the other boys while standing not too far away from the girls who werepeting for the bouquet. Somehow, because Zhang Li Xue did not aim properly, this bouquet had fallen into Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s arms effortlessly. At this time, everyone was wondering just what would it mean now that a man had caught this bouquet. The triplets were watching Zhang Yi Hai up and down. ¡°Brother Yi Hai, are you going to get married next?¡± Wei Zi Kai asked. Zhang Yi Hai shot him a look. ¡°Don¡¯t joke around.¡± However, his eyes were still searching for his girlfriend, and hoped to see her reaction. However, that person had hidden in a ce where he could not see her. Noticing that the girls were eying the flower in his hand, Zhang Yi Hai nned to give up the bouquet. However, the girls was too afraid to take this bouquet after seeing Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s unfriendly gaze. They quickly turned around and walked away. Meanwhile, Li Qin Yao and her husband were nning to leave the banquet and headed upstairs to rest when they saw their son catching the bouquet. Li Qin Yao turned to her husband and chuckled. ¡°Hubby, does it mean we have to make preparation for Yi Hai¡¯s marriage as well?¡± Chapter 574 - 574 Miss Fang, Congratulations 574 Miss Fang, Congrattions When the elder started to leave the hall, the younger generation started to party a little harder turning the atmosphere lively. Zhang Yi Hai watched as his sister and brother-inw slow dancing in the middle of the hall. Who knew what they were whispering about, but his sister was looking at her husband lovingly. After observing everyone in the hall, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gaze finally stopped at a certain woman. Seeing that she was sneaking out of the hall, Zhang Yi Hai decided to follow her. He looked around and finally decided to take the bouquet he caught with him. He followed his girlfriend and headed out of the hotel. Earlier, Fang Su Jin has been very busy, staying by his sister¡¯s side that he could not find the time to get close to her. Now that she was heading out alone, Zhang Yi Hai thought that this was a good chance for him to talk to his girlfriend. When he came out, Zhang Yi Hai saw that his girlfriend was heading to the parking spot. He followed after her and finally grabbed her arms. His movement was too sudden, causing Fang Su Jin to scream in surprise. Fang Su Jin looked at the person in front of her as she ced a hand on her chest. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Fang Su Jin hit the man on his chest twice. ¡°You scared me.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Zhang Yi Hai had an apologetic look on his face. ¡°But Su Jin, where are you going? Are you heading back now?¡± ..... ¡°No. I was just going to change my shoes,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Wearing high heels for too long hurts my legs.¡± Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze to look at his girlfriend¡¯s legs, however, it was a little too dark for him to see anything. He finally recalled that he was holding something in his hand. Then, Zhang Yi Hai handed it over to his girlfriend. ¡°For you.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at the bouquet in her hand and suddenly burst intoughter. She recalled that moment when the bouquet fell into Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s hand and thought that it was a little funny. ¡°Why are you giving this to me?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. Zhang Yi Hai raised a brow. ¡°Otherwise, should I give it to someone else?¡± He leaned over until their faces were very close. Herughter stopped. Fang Su Jin leaned back until her back was touching the vehicle behind her. Her cheek was dyed red. Fortunately, there was still the bouquet to stop him from getting too close to her. ¡°Why are youughing at me?¡± His eyes narrowed. ¡°Do you think it¡¯s funny that I happen to catch the bouquet?¡± ¡°No.¡± Fang Su Jin had a faint smile on her face. ¡°I think it¡¯s cute.¡± Her answer made himugh. ¡°You know what did they say about me earlier?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°They are saying that I might be the person who would get married next,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. He deliberately leaned over to whisper into Fang Su Jin¡¯s ear. ¡°Miss Fang, congrattions.¡± Her body froze. ¡°You... why did you congratte me?¡± ¡°If I get married next, wouldn¡¯t it mean that you would be getting married as well?¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gaze was too intense that it was turning her breathing heavier. Subconsciously, Fang Su Jin pursed her lips tightly. Her eyes fell on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s lips as she was expecting a kiss. Suddenly, Fang Su Jin caught the voice of someoneing in their direction. Her eyes widened in surprise and Fang Su Jin quickly pushed her boyfriend¡¯s chest, preventing him from getting close to her. ¡°Someone is here.¡± With a sigh, Zhang Yi Hai took a step aside, creating a distance between them. Fang Su Jin saw this chance to step aside and quickly pulled her car¡¯s door open to change her shoes. When she looked up again, Fang Su Jin could see a few figures walking in their direction. Her eyes lit up upon noticing that it was Mu Zhen Yu and his little brother. Their gazes met. Mu Zhen Yu looked at them in surprise before forcing a smile. ¡°Hello.¡± Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin both exchanged their greetings with the siblings. ¡°It¡¯s gettingte,¡± Mu Zhen Yu spoke. ¡°We should leave now.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Thank you foring over.¡± Mu Zhen Yu looked at Zhang Yi Hai and recalled thest conversation he had with Zang Yi Hai a few months ago. Now that he was meeting Zhang Yi Hai again, Mu Zhen Yu could not help but feel awkward. Mu Zhen Yu shifted his gaze to his little brother and urged him to leave. Just then, they both heard the sound of hurried footsteps. ¡°Mu Zhen Yu.¡± The four of them turned around to see a woman standing not too far away from them. Zhang Yi Hai gave this woman a lookover, finding that he had never seen her before. However, he saw that Mu Zhen Yu seemed very familiar with this person. ¡°Ye Qing.¡± Mu Zhen Yu shed a smile at her. ¡°Why are you here as well?¡± ¡°I heard that you are here and decided toe over to find you.¡± Ye Qing shed a smile. Hearing this, Mu Zhen Yu nced at his brother, wondering if he had something to do with Ye Qing¡¯s appearance. Seeing the guilty conscience in his brother¡¯s eyes, Mu Zhen Yu could see that his guess was correct. A helpless sigh escaped him. Recently, his family members have been urging him to settle down. But he still wanted some time to calm down. But Ye Qing has been appearing by his side more and more. He did not know what he should do about this. ¡°We are just heading back,¡± Mu Zhen Yu said. ¡°You... let me and my brother send you back.¡± Ye Qing¡¯s eyes lit up. Seeing that Mu Zhen Yu and his brother had turned around, Ye Qing decided to go with him. She nodded at both Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin before finally leaving. Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin were watching as the group was leaving. ¡°Do you know that person?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. Fang Su Jin nced at her boyfriend. ¡°That woman?¡± She watched him nod and answered, ¡°She¡¯s Miss Ye Qing. Her father is President Ye from Ye Group.¡± Of course, Zhang Yi Hai was quite familiar with this group name. ¡°I heard that Miss Ye has been chasing after Mu Zhen Yu,¡± Fang Su Jin continued. Compared to Zhang Li Xue, Fang Su Jin knew more about the gossip in their social circle. ¡°Really? Zhang Yi Hai raised a brow. ¡°That¡¯s great then.¡± In his opinion, the person who can stay by Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s side should be able to control him. Otherwise, Mu Zhen Yu¡¯s focus would always waver on something else. Taking a deep breath, Zhang Yi Hai turned to his girlfriend again. ¡°Let¡¯s go back inside.¡± Chapter 575 - 575 Caught Having an Affair 575 Caught Having an Affair Zhang Yi Hai followed Fang Su Jin back into the hotel. However, instead of letting her return to the hall, Zhang Yi Hai took her to the hotel¡¯s garden and cornered her between the wall. Looking at the young man who was watching her with an intense gaze made her shy. Fang Su Jin recalled that Zhang Yi Hai has been trying to kiss her in the parking spot earlier andughed. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, what are you doing?¡± His lips curled into a smile. But, Zhang Yi Hai was not going to let Fang Su Jin leave his side anytime soon. A while ago, he wanted to speak to his girlfriend, but Mu Zhen Yu suddenly appeared. ¡°Su Jin...¡± ¡°En?¡± Zhang Yi Hai nced at the palms that were resting on his chest. However, he noticed that they were not trying to push him away. Her hand was slowly making a move, teasing him. ¡°Were you trying to avoid me?¡± From the beginning, Fang Su Jin has been staying by his sister¡¯s side. Zhang Yi Hai understood that she was busy as his sister¡¯s maid in honor. However, even after the wedding, this girl continued to busy herself with something else other than staying with him. ..... ¡°Of course, not.¡± Fang Su Jin met Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gaze and blinked, showing off an innocent look on her face. ¡°I¡¯m really, really busy.¡± He studied her face and could see that his girlfriend was making up excuses. ¡°Our parents already knew about us. Why are you still shy?¡± The hand that was wandering around Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s chest stopped. Fang Su Jin did not expect that he would be able to guess what was going on in her mind. In the hall, Fang Su Jin met the Zhang siblings¡¯ uncles and aunts. Some of them were the people that she had met at her art exhibition. The hall was full of Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s family members and this was making her grow anxious at the thought that they would be seen together. Fang Su Jin was not ready for the small talk. ¡°The ce is full of your rtives. Of course, I would get scared.¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled upon hearing that his girlfriend was willing to tell him the truth. However, he also understood her reason. Fang Su Jin was always timid. ¡°Most of my uncles and aunts had gone back to rest,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Su Jin, stay with me, alright?¡± Fang Su Jin met Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gaze and saw her reflection. It seemed that his eyes were full of her. This scene mesmerized her, making her heartbeat elerate. Then again, she had always known that Zhang Yi Hai has been good at seducing her. Slowly, she nodded. ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Yi Hai chuckled upon hearing her answer. The sound made her body tingle and her hair stood up. Fang Su Jin thought that it was... sexy. Her hand that rested on his chest curled into a fist. Then, she watched as Zhang Yi Hai leaned over and kissed her lips. A faint sigh escaped her the moment their lips touched. Fang Su Jin realized that she has been anticipating this kiss for a while. Nearing Zhang Li Xue¡¯s wedding, the two of them have been busy and did not get to spend time as much as they liked to. After a while, Zhang Yi Hai pulled away and rested his forehead against Fang Su Jin. She looked into her eyes and spoke, ¡°Su Jin,e out with me this Wednesday, alright?¡± She bit her lower lips, finding that she could still taste Zhang Yi Hai between her lips. ¡°What are you going to do?¡± ¡°I would like to introduce you to my friends. What do you think?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about them. You have met them before.¡± Her movement halted. Fang Su Jin was hesitating. But then, she remembered that she had promised him that they could date in the open after his exam result came out. If she continued to hide, then, it would not be fair for Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°Alright.¡± The corner of his lips tilted up slightly and his eyes turned to a crescent. Fang Su Jin looked at his face and thought that Zhang Yi Hai seemed quite happy with her answer. Who would have thought that her boyfriend can be this cute? Then, Zhang Yi Hai leaned over to kiss her lips again. This time, Fang Su Jin put her arms around his neck, using his body to support her. However, the two of them were too busy kissing that they did not notice a group of boys walking in their direction. ¡°Brother Yi Hai!¡± The voice snapped them out of their trance. Fang Su Jin released her arms around his neck and instinctively wanted to get away from him. Unfortunately, Fang Su Jin realized that it was a little toote for her to escape. She could only hide behind Zhang Yi Hai. Seeing his girlfriend¡¯s reaction made him a little speechless. At the same time, he wanted tough at the way she was reacting. But... why does it feel as if they were caught having an affair? Zhang Yi Hai coughed and turned around to face the group of boys. It was the triplets, Song Xiao Jun and Long Yun. It was Song Xiao Jun who first noticed that something was wrong with the situation. He saw the person hiding behind Zhang Yi Hai and suddenly recalled Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s warning not too long ago. Song Xiao Jun wanted to suggest the others make a detour. However, someone else had spoken first. ¡°Brother Yi Hai, is that Sister Fang?¡± It was Long Yun who spoke. He saw the skirt behind Zhang Yi Hai and recalled that Fang Su Jin was wearing the same clothes. ¡°What?¡± The triplets looked at each other. Then, they too realized that Zhang Yi Hai seemed to be hiding someone behind him. Long Yun nced at the couple before him again and a thought suddenly came to his mind. ¡°Brother Yi Hai, are you dating Sister Fang?¡± Chapter 576 - 576 Gossips 576 Gossips Fang Su Jin¡¯s body froze when she heard someone say her name. At this time, she realized that it would be impossible for her to continue and hide. ¡°Why are you guys here?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked as he looked at the boys. Song Xiao Jun, who wanted to run away knew that it would be impossible to escape now. He looked at the triplets who were surprised upon hearing Long Yun¡¯s words and spoke, ¡°We didn¡¯t see you in the hall and decided toe and find you. We...¡± He nced at the triplets and tugged at Wei Zi Ming¡¯s arms. ¡°We should go.¡± Wei Zi Ming staggered a few steps back. Then, he began to notice that something did not feel right. He turned to Song Xiao Jun and thought that this boy did not seem as surprised as him. ¡°Xiao Jun...¡± Wei Zi Ming looked at him inquiringly. ¡°You... did you know about this?¡± Song Xiao Jun coughed. ¡°I ran into Brother Yi Hai in Capital City a few months ago and coincidentally saw them together.¡± He averted his eyes and finally looked at Long Yun. His lips pursed into a thin line, thinking that Long Yun¡¯s reaction was too cool. Just like him, Long Yun did not seem surprised. Sometimes, Song Xiao Jun would feel as if Long Yun knew a lot of things. Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin inhaled a deep breath before she finally came out of her hiding ce. A faint smile curled on her lips upon noticing that everyone was looking at her. Then, she tugged at Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s sleeve, motioning him to say something. His heart leaped with joy, knowing that Fang Su Jin was willing to let him introduce her to the others. Swiftly, he wrapped his arms around her waist and spoke, ¡°Everyone, this is my girlfriend, Fang Su Jin.¡± ..... It was not the first time that they had seen Fang Su Jin. However, the boys knew her as Zhang Li Xue¡¯s best friend. At this time, the triplets could not help but recall how Zhang Yi Hai had caught the bouquet earlier. The triplets had a lot of questions for Zhang Yi Hai. However, they could only suppress their curiosity at this time. They were worried that Fang Su Jin would be ufortable and Zhang Yi Hai would be unhappy. Zhang Yi Hai watched as the boys greeted his girlfriend. Then, he spoke again, ¡°Let¡¯s just return to the hall first. Otherwise, the others would be looking for us.¡± The boys quickly agreed. They turned around, heading to the hall again, wanting to find someone so that they could share this gossip. Zhang Yi Hai held his girlfriend¡¯s hand tightly, never wanting to let her go. While the others were not looking at them, Zhang Yi Hai leaned over and pecked at his girlfriend¡¯s lips. ¡°What are you doing? Be careful. Otherwise, it would be embarrassing if someone sees us.¡± Fang Su Jin narrowed her eyes, feigning her anger. However, her heart skipped a beat as she saw the smile on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face. This person looked genuinely happy that more and more people seemed to know about their rtionship. Fang Su Jin thought that Zhang Yi Hai was cute like this. Once they returned to the hall, Zhang Yi Hai noted that the triplets had dispersed. He looked around before finally taking Fang Su Jin to the table where the others were gathering. Almost everyone was around except for the younger generation like Uncle Qi Zheng¡¯s daughter, Qi Yue. When they arrived, Long Yun was telling the Lu twin sisters about the gossip he found out a while ago. At the side, the triplets were telling the others about the scene they witnessed. Zhang Yi Hai nced at his girlfriend and saw the shy look on her face. He could predict that tomorrow morning, his aunts and uncles would find out about them as well. ¡°Hello, Sister Fang,¡± Lu Xia greeted. ¡°We meet again.¡± In their group, there were not too many girls around. Seeing that Lu Xia and Lu Jing were both talking to Fang Su Jin made him feel more at ease. At least, she would not feel that awkward. Last time, Lu Xia and Lu Jing both attended Fang Su Jin¡¯s art exhibition. Although they only meet briefly, the three of them quickly becamefortable talking to each other. The boys started to tease Zhang Yi Hai about his rtionship. No one mentioned their age differences. At this time, a young girl with peach colored dress walked over to the table carrying a tray of cakes. She ced the cakes on the table and urged everyone to take a slice. Zhang Yi Hai took one of the tes and spoke, ¡°Qin Lian, did you make the cakes?¡± The girlughed. ¡°No. This is Sister Li Xue¡¯s wedding cake. It¡¯s too special. My dad will not allow me to touch this. I only help a little bit.¡± Qin Lian thought of how fierce her father would act in the kitchen and did not dare to pester him. Her father was always very grateful to the Zhang family. Because of that, even though he was no longer making pastries and cakes for others, her father would always enter the kitchen again when the Zhang family made a request. Qin Lian was Uncle Qin Zhan¡¯s eldest daughter. Like her father, she was also very good at making pastries. But as she was still young, Qin Lian¡¯s technique was not very good as her father¡¯s. But after a few years, they all expected that this girl¡¯s skills might surpass her father¡¯s. Hearing that it was Uncle Qin Zhan¡¯s cake, Zhang Yi Hai quickly passed the cake to his girlfriend. ¡°You should try this. It¡¯s delicious.¡± Noticing that Qin Lian was looking at them, Zhang Yi Hai quickly introduced, ¡°This is my girlfriend, Fang Su Jin. Su Jin, this is Qin Lian.¡± Qin Lian looked at Fang Su Jin in surprise. She quickly recovered and greeted her amiably. Initially, Zhang Yi Hai was afraid to leave his girlfriend alone. However, seeing that she was starting to getfortable with everyone else put him in a good mood. He stood at the side, watching as everyone chatted happily and started to think of the bouquet that he had unexpectedly caught earlier. Zhang Yi Hai wondered just how soon would be too soon for him to start thinking about marriage. Chapter 577 - 577 This Little Fairy is Yours 577 This Little Fairy is Yours While the others were still partying, Zhang Li Xue took her husband¡¯s hand and the two of them snuck out of the hall and went back to their honeymoon suit. She woke up early morning and barely get the time to properly rest. After partying with the others, she was indeed a little tired. However, as she recalled that it was her wedding day, her tiredness seemed to have faded away. Zhang Li Xue entered the room and looked around at the decorations that the hotel staff had prepared for her. There were a lot of red and flower petals. She turned around, wanting to say something to Bai Qi about the decorations. However, her movement halted when she saw the way Bai Qi was staring at her. His gaze was so intense that she was finding it hard to look away... But, Zhang Li Xue liked it whenever Bai Qi stared at her this way. Bai Qi took unhurried steps in her direction. When he reached her side, Bai Qi stretched his hand and touched the flowery crown on her head. Slowly, his lips turned up into a smile. ¡°My little fairy.¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled. She wrapped her arms around Bai Qi¡¯s neck and stared into his eyes. Once she felt his arms circling her waist, Zhang Li Xue leaned over and kissed him on the lips. She pulled away again with her eyes full of him. ¡°Yes. And this little fairy is yours.¡± The smile on his lips widened, turning his eyes into a crescent. With one swift move, Bai Qi lifted his wife and ced her on the bed. ..... The sound of theirughter filled the room. Then, Bai Qi leaned over to kiss her face a few times before he pulled away to look at her again. Noticing the look in his eyes, Zhang Li Xue put both hands on his chest. Her eyes were filled with a mischievous glint. Before Bai Qi could lean over to kiss her again, Zhang Li Xue rolled off the bed to escape him. Bai Qi inhaled a deep breath and turned around with his eyes narrowed. It was clear that he was not too happy that a certain someone was ying around with him. ¡°Hubby, wait a few minutes. I want to take a bath first. It¡¯s ufortable to wear this dress for a long time.¡± Zhang Li Xue blinked her eyes at him. ¡°Alright then.¡± Bai Qi nodded. He went to his wife again and held her hand. ¡°Together.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face turned red when she understood what Bai Qi wanted to do. Before she could say anything, Bai Qi had already carried her in his arms and headed to the bathroom. Her eyes widened in shock. Zhang Li Xue had no other choice but to wrap her arms around Bai Qi¡¯s neck, afraid that she might fall. Bai Qi kicked the bathroom door lightly and ced his bride on top of the counter. This scene reminded Zhang Li Xue of the first day they both received their marriage certificate. Her legs were injured and Bai Qi carried her to the bathroom and helped her to wash up. Zhang Li Xue snapped out of her trance and watched Bai Qi trying to entangle the flower crown from her hair. His movement was very careful. It was as if he was worrying that she might identally lose a few strands of her hair. Seeing this made her smile. She ced her hand on his and spoke, ¡°Let me do this.¡± Zhang Li Xue jumped down from the bathroom counter and turned around to face the mirror. She looked at Bai Qi through the mirror and said, ¡°Help me to take the makeup bag.¡± Bai Qi kissed her cheek. Then, he went out to get what she might need. After living together with her for a few months, Bai Qi was beginning to understand her habit and knew just what she might need. When he returned to the bathroom again, his wife was still in the middle of taking out a few hairpins from her hair. The stylist wanted to secure the flower crown on her hair and had inserted quite a few pins. Because she could not see properly, Zhang Li Xue could only use feel the pins with her hand. Bai Qi put down the makeup bag on the kitchen counter. Then, he stood behind his wife and touched her hair. ¡°Let me do it.¡± It did not take a long time for Bai Qi to remove her hairpins. Zhang Li Xue smiled as he thought of how he used to struggle with Bai Xi Xi¡¯s hair. Later, when they began to date, Zhang Li Xue taught him a few styles that would be suitable for Bai Xi Xi to go to school. Her long hair cascaded like a waterfall as Bai Qi pulled out thest pin. Then, he put both hands into her hair and started to massage her scalp, making Zhang Li Xue sigh in satisfaction. ¡°How is it? Do you feel better?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She closed her eyes to enjoy his special service. ¡°Hubby, you are the best.¡± Bai Qi chuckled upon hearing her praise. He continued to massage her scalp andbed her long hair with his fingers. Once he was done, Bai Qi gathered her hair on one shoulder before resting his chin on the other side. Then, he raised his gaze and looked at their reflection in the mirror. His wife was too beautiful. Each time that he looked at her, his heart would race uncontrobly. Bai Qi hoped that this feeling wouldst for a very long, long time. He wrapped his arms around her waist and started to kiss her neck. Her eyes snapped open as his lips fell on a sensitive spot behind her ear. Zhang Li Xue looked at the mirror and saw a hint of lust in Bai Qis¡¯ eyes. Her heartbeat elerated, knowing what would happen between them next. ¡°Li Xue...¡± His voice sounded hoarse. Her body tingled with an indescribable feeling, making her breathing heavier. ¡°Hmm?¡± Her neck shrunk as he rubbed the tip of his nose against her skin. ¡°I want you.¡± Chapter 578 - 578 It’s the Newlyweds 578 It¡¯s the Newlyweds Zhang Li Xue woke up and found that she was in Bai Qi¡¯s embrace. Seeing his hard chest in front of her, Zhang Li Xue inched closer, wanting to get into afortable position. Just then, Bai Qi leaned over to kiss her head. His hand was stroking her spine as he pulled her closer to him. ¡°You¡¯re awake.¡± Zhang Li Xue raised her head and smiled at him. ¡°Mhm...¡± He repliedzily. ¡°What do you want for breakfast? Should we order something or would you like to go out?¡± Zhang Li Xue pondered over his question and spoke, ¡°What time is it? If it¡¯s still early, let¡¯s go out and have our breakfast at the coffeehouse.¡± After fooling around for a while, she was too hungry. Thinking of the various choice of food at the coffeehouse made her hungry. Bai Qi turned around to reach for his phone at the bedside. ¡°If we get ready now, we might be able to have breakfast at the coffeehouse.¡± Her eyes lit up as she looked at the time. Then Zhang Li Xue leaned over to kiss Bai Qi on the lips. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll go and get ready first.¡± Without waiting for his reply, Zhang Li Xue rolled out of bed and ran off to the bathroom. ..... Bai Qi looked at the closed door with a helpless smile on his face. Then, he get off the bed and started to look at the messages on his phone. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue stood in front of the sink, holding her toothbrush happily. She raised her head and suddenly halted upon seeing her reflection in the mirror. Slowly, her face turned bright red as she recalled the shameless thing that the two of them had done in front of the mirrorst night. It seemed that she could no longer look at the mirror the same way she used to. Zhang Li Xue brushed her teeth quickly and washed up. Then, shee out of the bathroom again and saw that Bai Qi was on the phone with someone. Seeing hering out, Bai Qi quickly ended the phone call. ¡°Who is it?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked as she approached him. ¡°It¡¯s Xi Xi. She said that she had returned to the house with Mom and Dad this morning,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°She wanted us to have a lot of fun.¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled. ¡°Well, we must remember to bring a lot of gifts for Xi Xi.¡± In the evening, the two of them would be going to the airport and heading to T Country for their honeymoon. It was said that the beaches in T Country were beautiful. When she was a little girl, her parents had taken her to T Country once. However, Zhang Li Xue did not remember much about it. While Bai Qi went into the bathroom, Zhang Li Xue turned around and started to apply some skin care. She nced at the time and could not help but hurry up. After a while, the bathroom door swung open and Bai Qi stepped out. He saw that his wife was busy putting on her makeup and leaned on the wall to watch her. Then, Zhang Li Xue turned to meet his gaze. ¡°Li Xue.¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue uncapped her lipstick and tossed them into the small bag on the table. ¡°I was thinking of stopping by S Country on our way back,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°What do you think?¡± Thest time they visited S Country, he brought Zhang Li Xue to visit his family¡¯s cemetery and introduced her as his girlfriend. This time, he wanted to introduce her as his wife. Moreover, Uncle Wei had mentioned that he should visit S Country to sign some documents to hasten the process. ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue naturally did not have any objection. Wherever it is that Bai QI wanted to go, she decided that she would always go with him. The couple left their room once they were ready. As they were walking to the elevator, Zhang Li Xue recalled that Bai Qi had mentioned visiting S Country. She thought about what her Uncle Wei had told them a while ago and spoke, ¡°Bai Qi, what do you n to do with thepany?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t n to care about thepany. I think I might as well sell it and save the money for Xi Xi,¡± Bai Qi said. Once upon a time, his father worked hard for thepany. But, after someone had taken it away, thepany was no longer the same. Besides, he was a doctor. He would not have the time and energy to look at thepany anymore. He would rather spend his free time apanying his wife. With the money he got, Bai Xi Xi would not have to worry about anything for the rest of her life. Bai Qi had always thought that his little sister was too pitiful. She grew up without a parent and did not get to enjoy her childhood as much as he did. He thought that his parents would also be at ease knowing that the money would go to Xi Xi. As for him, he could work hard to get money. Moreover, he still has some share in He Rong¡¯spany. Zhang Li Xue listened to his idea and thought that it was quite good as well. Regarding this, she did not intend to interfere. Unless Bai Qi asked for her opinion, she would not say anything. When the two of them arrived at the coffeehouse, they both noticed a few familiar faces around the table. Her brother, Fang Su Jin, the triplets, and a few others were having breakfast together. The corner of Zhang Li Xue¡¯s lips twitched. Just as she was about to tell Bai Qi that they should leave, Wei Zi Kai raised his head and met her gaze. ¡°It¡¯s the newlyweds,¡± Wei Zi Kai announced. Suddenly, everyone was looking in their direction and started to cheer. Fortunately, there were not many people around the coffeehouse. ¡°Sister, Brother-inw,e and join us,¡± Wei Zi Kai waved his hand at them. Zhang Li Xue put a hand to cover her face. She wanted to pretend that she did not know this group of people, But with Bai Qi by her side, Zhang Li Xue could only resign to her fate and headed to the table to join them. Chapter 579 - 579 Work Hard! 579 Work Hard! After choosing a few dishes, Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi returned to the table and saw that the others had made some space for them to sit down. Her gaze then shifted to Fang Su Jin, who was seated beside her little brother. Seeing everyone¡¯s cool reaction, she guessed that they already find out that Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin were dating. Zhang Li Xue drank the coffee that the staff had poured for her and looked up to meet her brother¡¯s gaze. ¡°Why are you guys still here?¡± When she decided to have breakfast at the coffeehouse with Bai Qi, Zhang Li Xue had never expected that she would run into her family members. But now, everyone has gathered around. ¡°It¡¯s not easy for us to gather. Everyone stayed around at the banquet until morning,¡± Zhang Yi Hai exined. Last night, he wanted to head back to his room earlier. However, noticing that some of them were drinking, Zhang Yi Hai was worried about them and decided to stay around and keep his watch. Zhang Li Xue swept her gaze around the table and saw everyone¡¯s dark circle under their eyes. She remembered that when they were younger, their parents would often gather and they would y together. As the eldest of the kids, she was their leader. However, once they were older, everyone was busy with school and other activities. The number of times they could meet was not as many as in the past. ..... If she was not mistaken, thest time everyone gathered around was at her great-grandfather¡¯s funeral. On that day, her uncles and aunts dropped everything to return to Y City. Zhang Li Xue remembered how her great-grandfather was loved by everyone else. Thinking about her childhood made her smile. It seemed that the next time they could gather like this would be on a special asion like a wedding. Who knew when would be the next time they could gather like this again? Zhang Li Xue ate her breakfast quietly while listening to the group¡¯s conversation. Most of them had only started their college life and everyone was busy exchanging their experience. Seeing that the hotel staff were setting up the coffeehouse for lunch, the group realized that they had stayed around for a long time. Even though this hotel belonged to the Zhang family, they did not want to create trouble for the staff. After exchanging a few words and hugs, everyone went back to their room, wanting to catch up on some sleep. Zhang Li Xue nned to head back to her room with Bai Qi and packed up their stuff before they would head to the airportter. As they were walking to the elevator, Zhang Yi Hai walked to his sister and spoke, ¡°Sister, are you going to the airport after this? Why don¡¯t you let me and Su Jin send you over?¡± Zhang Li Xue could probably guess what her little brother was nning to do. However, as she recalled that she would have someone to help her carry her luggage, Zhang Li Xue quickly agreed. A few hourster, Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi left their honeymoon suite. Then, they found Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin were already waiting for them in the lounge. Zhang Yi Hai drove the couple to the airport and dropped them at the departure hall. As he helped his sister with her luggage, Zhang Li Xue reminded her brother to help her look after Bai Xi Xi. Just as Zhang Li Xue was about to turn around and leave, Fang Su Jin dragged her to the side and handed her a small paper bag. Zhang Li Xue looked at this bag with an inquiring look. ¡°Li Xue, do you remember the present I gave you after you got a marriage certificate with Bai Qi?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded, wondering why would her friend mention this matter to her. However, a few secondster, her expression changed. ¡°Well, this is almost the same thing as thest time.¡± Fang Su Jin pushed the paper bag into her friend¡¯s hand. ¡°I thought that the two of you might need some excitement.¡± ¡°Fang Su Jin!¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face turned redder. Then, she looked around, worrying that someone might overhear their conversation. Then, she tried to push back the paper bag into Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand. This person would look shy and timid. Zhang Li Xue did not expect that her friend would have such dirty thoughts. ¡°You¡¯re going on a honeymoon trip. What are you shy about?¡± Fang Su Jinughed at her friend¡¯s reaction. ¡°It¡¯s only a few pieces of clothing. Why are you acting as if I¡¯m packing you some illegal stuff?¡± Fang Su Jin thought that her friend¡¯s reaction was too cute. Usually, it was Zhang Li Xue who would pull some mischief on her. Now that she get to do something mischievous, Fang Su Jin thought that the feeling was quite good. Zhang Li Xue had the urge to bite this friend. However, seeing that Bai Qi was approaching, Zhang Li Xue had no other choice but to stuff the small paper bag into her bag. ¡°You don¡¯t have to thank me.¡± Fang Su Jin leaned over and whispered, ¡°Just don¡¯t forget to bring back a niece or nephew for me.¡± As a friend, Fang Su Jin was aware that Zhang Li Xue wanted to have a child and Bai Qi told her that she can have them after her injury was healed. Now that they were going on their honeymoon, Fang Su Jin thought that this would be a good chance for them to work hard. The piece of clothing she gave would definitely be able to seduce Doctor Bai. ¡°Zhang Li Xue, work hard!¡± Fang Su Jin gave her final encouragement. Just then, Bai Qi reached their side and looked at Fang Su Jin inquiringly. For some reason, he thought that the atmosphere between the girls was a little too strange. Bai Qi shifted his gaze to his wife and noticed the blush on her face. ¡°Are you alright?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Zhang Li Xue coughed. She shot a warning look at Fang Su Jin before turning to her husband with a smile. ¡°We should go in and check in our luggage.¡± Chapter 580 - 580 Honeymoon 580 Honeymoon The flight to T Country arrived in five hours. Once they imed their luggage, the two of them headed to the arrival hall and found that someone had arrived to pick them up. On their way to the hotel, Zhang Li Xue looked out the window ad be excited to look at the night scenery outside. Unfortunately, the sky was dark and she could not see the beach outside. Bai Qi saw the look on his wife¡¯s face and could not help but smiled as well. He looked forward to spending his time with his wife for a week. It seemed that, even after they got together, he did not have the chance to apany her as much as he liked to. They arrived at the hotel and did not take a long time toplete the check-in procedure. Zhang Li Xue entered the suite and started to look around. There were rose petals scattered on the bed. Her gaze fell on the box of weing chocte at the side. She picked it up and looked at Bai Qi in excitement. ¡°Look at this. Would you like one?¡± Bai Qi took the chocte box in her hand and ced it back on the bed. Then, he took the wipes from her purse and helped to wipe her hands. Once he was done, Bai Qi crumpled the wipes and shot them into the basket at the side. ..... ¡°Now, you can eat.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at her hands with a dazed look on her face. Then, slowly, a smile appeared on her face. She really liked the feeling when Bai Qi was taking care of her. She quickly snapped out of her trance and picked up the box of chocte again. After eating one piece, Zhang Li Xue stretched her hand and fed another piece to Bai Qi. ¡°It¡¯ste. Eat a little less She continued to look around and smiled upon seeing the private pool outside their room. Once she was done looking around, Zhang Li Xue mmed her body on the mattress and looked at her husband again. Bai Qi chuckled. Then, he joined his wife on the bed and pulled her into his embrace. ¡°Are you satisfied?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She leaned over to kiss his cheek and quickly pulled away. ¡°I¡¯m hungry. Let¡¯s go out and have something to eat. I heard that T Country¡¯s street food is quite delicious.¡± They both departed from the airport in the evening and did not eat much on the ne. Worried that his wife would be hungry in the middle of the night, Bai Qi quickly agreed. They both went out again and followed the guide on the inte to find a good ce to eat. There were several hotels around this area and a lot of restaurants and pubs would be open untilte at night. However, Zhang Li Xue decided to head to the nearby night market to look around for something to eat. Other than the food, there were also some souvenirs that they could take home. However, they both agreed to y around and only shop for souvenirs two days before they go back. Most of the food around the night market was light and was convenient for them to eat while walking around the street. In the end, Zhang Li Xue ate quite a lot of food until her stomach was full. Fortunately, they came to this market on foot and they decided to walk back to the hotel to help with their food digestion. Once they reached the hotel building, Zhang Li Xue decided to walk around the garden. Now that they were in a different country, Zhang Li Xue naturally was too excited and wanted to look around. The hotel¡¯s garden was facing the beach and the sea breeze was quitefortable. Even though she could not see much, the garden and the pool looked quite pretty. After walking around, Zhang Li Xue suddenly turned around to look at Bai Qi again. Bai Qi raised a brow upon noticing the smile on his wife¡¯s face. He pulled her closer and spoke, ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°I suddenly recalled that night we met at the hotel by the beach,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Suddenly, the look on her face turned serious. ¡°If we did not meet at the hotel back then, would you still look for me?¡± At that time, she was angry at Bai Qi for thinking that she minded having him as a friend. Later, they haven¡¯t talked to each other again until they met at the beach. Zhang Yi Hai and the triplets wanted to hang around for summer vacation. Meanwhile, Bai Qi and Uncle Qi Zheng were at the hotel to attend a convention. Coincidentally, they met. Zhang Li Xue did not want to pay attention to Bai Qi. Since he did not want to be friends with her, then, she did not want to waste her time. However, that night, Bai Qi chased after her and apologized. Bai Qi thought about her question for a long time before finally giving his answer, ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± He looked at her narrowed eyes and chuckled. ¡°But I will probably arrange a few coincidental meetings just to see you again.¡± He reached for her hand and held her tightly. ¡°Li Xue, you don¡¯t know how ufortable it was for me when you stop talking to me.¡± When he thought of that moment again, Bai Qi was d that he had met her at the hotel. Otherwise, perhaps it would take time before they both get together. The thought was unbearable. He could not imagine his life without Zhang Li Xue by his side. Zhang Li Xue stared at his face for a long time and met his gaze. She could see herself in his eyes. Bai Qi¡¯s gaze when he was looking at her was full of gentleness. It made her heartbeat run fast. Her heart was full of this indescribable feeling. Zhang Li Xue only knew that this feeling made her want to hug him tightly and stuck to him for twenty-four-seven. Suddenly, she leaned lean over and pressed her lips briefly on his lips. When she pulled away, there was a light smile on her face. ¡°It¡¯s cold. Let¡¯s go back to our hotel room.¡± Chapter 581 - 581 The Contents Slid Out 581 The Contents Slid Out The couple went back to their hotel and decided to sleep early. After all, they were a little tired after traveling and were nning to join the ind hopping activities tomorrow. Bai Qi woke up earlier and took a shower. Once he was done, he woke his wife and let her take a shower as well. Zhang Li Xue was quite sleepy and toozy to move. In the end, Bai Qi had to carry her to the bathroom and help her wash her face. Only then did she properly wake up. While Zhang Li Xue was in the bathroom., Bai Qi decided to tidy up their belongings a little bit. He picked up a small paper bag in Zhang Li Xue¡¯s bag and stared at it quizzically. He was around when his wife was packing up her bag. But, he did not remember Zhang Li Xue packing this paper bag. After pondering for a while, Bai Qi decided to shake the bag, hoping that he might know what was in it. Unexpectedly, the contents slid out andnded on his feet. He bent down, wanting to pick up the items, but his movement halted when he realized what it was. It was a set of lingerie. It was white with small flowers all around. The materials were thin. Even if his wife put it on, it would be the same as if she was not wearing anything. Looking at it made him feel that the piece of clothing was very easy to tear. Did his little fairy prepare this for their honeymoon? ..... Bai Qi stared at this lingerie set for a long time. A certain image appeared in his mind, turning his breathing heavier. Then, he recalled that Fang Su Jin had dragged his wife to the side when they arrived at the airport yesterday. He seemed to see that Fang Su Jin had given his wife a small bag. However, they were in a hurry to check in their baggage and he did not get the time to ask his wife about this. Hearing the sound of water from the bathroom stopping, Bai Qi quickly picked up the items and shoved the paper bag into the bag. Initially, Bai Qi was going to put the paper bag into a deeper side. However, he decided not to hide it so well. A part of him was hoping that his wife would notice this gift from Fang Su Jin and wear it for him to see. The door swung open and Bai Qi moved to the side, like a thief. He walked over to the pantry and took a bottle of water from the refrigerator. When Zhang Li Xue walked out, she saw that Bai Qi was drinking some cold water. She looked out the window and wondered if the weather was too hot. Bai Qi emptied the bottle and raised his head again. He looked at his wife and suddenly, the thought that began to calm down reappeared in his mind. His throat bobbed. Bai Qi tossed the empty bottle aside and walked into the bathroom. Zhang Li Xue watched her husband¡¯s strange action but did not think too much of it. She sat down in front of the mirror and started to apply some skincare and light makeup. Not too long after, Bai Qi walked out with his head wet. Zhang Li Xue looked at her husband in puzzlement. ¡°Why is your hair wet again?¡± Bai Qi coughed. ¡°The weather is a little hot, don¡¯t you think?¡± ¡°The air conditioner is turned on.¡± ¡°Hmm...¡± Bai Qi stood in front of the air conditioner, hoping that it would help him to cool down. Fortunately, with his damp hair and cold breeze, Bai Qi was able to calm down. Initially, he nned to take a shower. But, he did not want his wife to figure out what was going through his mind. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue was watching him in puzzlement. She thought that her husband was too strange. When did Bai Qi care about hot weather that much? She recalled that the weather in S Country was quite hot as well. Shouldn¡¯t he get used to it? However, thinking that they were in a hurry, Zhang Li Xue did not think too much about this scene. Once they were done, the couple went to the hotel¡¯s coffeehouse before they headed to the spot to take the boat. Fortunately, the hotel and the ce where they were supposed to take the boat were not that far. It did not take them too long to arrive by taxi. As they were walking from the street to the jetty, Zhang Li Xue took out a small umbre and let Bai Qi stand under it. Bai Qi was going to ask his wife about the umbre when he recalled his words about the hot weather. In the end, he decided to continue to pretend. After discussing with the guide, the two of them agreed with the payment and took the boat along with a few other tourists. Zhang Li Xue watched the scenery while enjoying the water sshing on her face. It was expected that their clothes would get wet before they reached the destination. Fortunately, they both brought some change of clothes along. Bai Qi held his wife¡¯s hand tightly as he was worrying that she might fall down. Even with her safety jacket on, Bai Qi was not at ease. One and a half hourster, the boat arrived at its first destination. The couple listened to the guide¡¯s stories and local legends about the ind. This ind was quite popr among the young couple. ording to locals, once upon a time, a young couple was separated after a war. However, they met again on this ind. The couple got married and lived happily until they grew old. Because of this story, locals believed that whenever a couple visited this ind together, their rtionship wouldst forever. After listening to the stories, Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi followed the guide and joined the others to swim around. The water was so clear that they could see the fish swimming around. Zhang Li Xue did not forget to shoot a lot of photos and posted some on her social media. It did not take too long for her friends in her circle to like andmented on her photos. Zhang Li Xue scrolled through thements and finally saw a private message from Fang Su Jin. She clicked on the message and suddenly her face turned a little red when she recalled the gift that Fang Su Jin gave her at the airport. Zhang Li Xue realized that she hasn¡¯t looked at it yet! Chapter 582 - 582 Waited for a Few Days 582 Waited for a Few Days The couple returned to their hotel room again after having dinner at one of the popr restaurants around. As soon as they entered their room, Bai Qi was unable to look away from his wife. His mind was filled with the paper bag that he found in his wife¡¯s bag early this morning. Bai Qi could not deny that he was looking forward to seeing Zhang Li Xue put on the gift that Fang Su Jin gave her. However, after they returned from their trip, Zhang Li Xue has been busy calling home and speaking to his little sister. Bai Xi Xi might be thousands of miles away, but she would still be able to steal his wife¡¯s attention away. Seeing the warm look on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face made him unwilling to disturb them. The little girl was curious about their trip to T Country. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue wanted to know more about Bai Xi Xi¡¯s studies at her new school. Bai Qi seemed to realize that Zhang Li Xue would always worry about Bai Xi Xi¡¯s school life and the new friends she made. After that one time that Zhang Li Xue had to visit Bai Xi Xi¡¯s former school and found out how she was mistreated because of her status, Zhang Li Xue has been concerned about the little girl. It seemed that she was afraid that something like that would happen again. Bai Qi was quite grateful to his wife for this. ..... He watched her for a while before he went into the bathroom to take his shower. When he was finally out, his wife already ended her call with his sister. Zhang Li Xue went over to his side and pulled him to sit down on the sofa. While she was helping him to dry his hair, Zhang Li Xue continued to tell him about his conversation with Bai Xi Xi. Hearing his wife¡¯s chattering voice made him rxed. Once she was done, Zhang Li Xue tossed the towel aside and leaned over to kiss his cheek. ¡°Then, I should go and take my shower first.¡± Bai Qi watched as he carried a few clothing items in her arms. His eyes darkened as he wondered if his wife was carrying that gift from Fang Su Jin. The bathroom door closed and Bai Qi waited until he could hear the sound of water before he walked over to his wife¡¯s suitcase. His heartbeat elerated when he could not see the paper bag on top of her clothes. Suddenly, Bai Qi was looking forward to his wifeing out of the bathroom. He wondered if Zhang Li Xue would make a surprise for him. Bai Qi stood up and started to pace around the room. He took a few deep breaths to calm down. Then, he decided to start ying with his phone to divert his attention. He thought that he was able to calm down. But once he heard the water stop in the bathroom, Bai Qi started to grow anxious again. The door was pushed open and a pair of long legs walked out. Bai Qi raised his head, but the sight in front of him was not what he expected. Zhang Li Xue walked out in her usual night dress while drying her hair. ¡°Hubby, help me to dry my hair.¡± She took the hair dryer on the table and waited for him to approach. Bai Qi stood behind her as he helped his wife to dry her hair. From his position, Bai Qi could peek underneath her clothes. However, he was disappointed when he realized that his wife was not wearing that particr lingerie. But he could not see the paper bag in her suitcase. Then, did she put them somewhere else? After her hair was dried, Zhang Li Xue turned around and kissed him on the cheek. ¡°Hubby, thank you.¡± Then, Zhang Li Xe let out a big yawn. Her eyes were teary and her eyes were nted. A sigh escaped him. The disappointment gradually faded away. Bai Qi thought that perhaps, his wife was too tired after ying around the beach. It was understandable if she did not want to wear the gift that Fang Su Jin had given her. He suppressed that feeling and decided that perhaps, he would be able to see his wife in the outfit in a few days. They were going to stay in T Country for a few days. His wife would definitely put that outfit on one of these days. Seeing that she was too tired, Bai Qi decided that she did not want to disturb her. They both went to bed and sleep without doing anything. Bai Qi waited for a few days. However, the outfit that Fang Su Jin had given her was still nowhere to be seen. The paper bag was not in her suitcase. He began to wonder if his wife had thrown the outfit away. On that day, the couple walked around the street to buy some souvenirs in T Country. After ying around and visiting a few attractions ces in T Country, they both decided that they should rx a little bit. After buying what they wanted, the couple returned to their hotel again. Then, Zhang Li Xue began to sort out the items they bought. They headed out to have their dinner before they returned to their hotel room again. Bai Qi looked at his wife who waszing around on the sofa and frowned. The two of them were going to check out of the hotel in two days, but the lingerie had not made its debut. As if noticing that someone was watching her, Zhang Li Xue finally raised her head. Seeing Bai Qi made her smile. ¡°What are you standing there for? Come over and sit with me.¡± Bai Qi walked over to his wife¡¯s side and sat down beside his wife. He trapped her between the sofa and looked her in the eyes. ¡°Li Xue, I have a question for you.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked back at him in puzzlement. ¡°What do you want to ask?¡± ¡°I saw that paper bag in your suitcase. The one that Fang Su Jin gave you at the airport.¡± By this time, the sensible Doctor Bai no longer has his patience. Her eyes widened in surprise, wondering how did her husband know about Fang Su Jin¡¯s gift. ¡°Are you not going to try and see if it¡¯s fit?¡± His eyes darkened and his voice was a little hoarse. Chapter 583 - 583 Let Me See It, Alright? 583 Let Me See It, Alright? Zhang Li Xue was unable to reply. She continued to stare at Bai Qi for a long time, still wondering how he found out about what was in the paper bag that Fang Su Jin had given her. She thought that she had hidden it so well. Then, how did Bai Qi still find out about it? ¡°You...¡± Zhang Li Xue swallowed upon seeing the way Bai Qi was looking at her. ¡°How did you know what Su Jin gave me?¡± Bai Qi blinked. ¡°I saw it. I was tidying up our stuff when the items identally fell out from the bag.¡± He pursed his lips as he continued to observe his wife¡¯s reaction. ¡°Li Xue, are you... angry?¡± He had identally seen something that she had tried to hide. Bai Qi wondered if his wife would be unhappy about this. ¡°No.¡± Zhang Li Xue shook her head. Moreover, Bai Qi said that it was an ident. Bai Qi inhaled a deep breath. ¡°Then... Why didn¡¯t you try it on?¡± Heat crept on her face. Actually, it was not that she had not tried it on. When she saw the paper bag in her suitcase, Zhang Li Xue had taken the lingerie into the bathroom to try it on. However, the moment she saw the way it looked on her, Zhang Li Xue had the urge to tickle her best friend until she plead for leniency. ..... That sort of lingerie... it was as if she was not wearing anything at all. It was not as if she had not thought about wearing it to let Bai Qi see. Bai Qi was a normal man and Zhang Li Xue knew that her husband would be tempted. But, Zhang Li Xue recalled what had happened on the day she put on the lingerie that Fang Su Jin had gifted her on the day she got her marriage certificate. She remembered how Bai Qi was excited and in the end, she became too tired to move around. Zhang Li Xue could imagine how Bai Qi would react when she put on the new lingerie and hesitated. It was not easy for them toe to T Country and y around. Zhang Li Xue wanted to use this opportunity to go on a date with her Doctor Bai. If she put on that lingerie, Zhang Li Xue knew that she would be too tired to move. When that happens, they could not walk around and go sightseeing, right? Therefore, she decided to hide that lingerie away and put it on again when she found a suitable time. For example, Bai Qi¡¯s birthday which will be in a few months. ¡°Li Xue...¡± Bai Qi leaned over and rested his forehead on his wife¡¯s. The tip of their noses met and he was staring into her eyes for a long time. ¡°I really wanted to see it.¡± His lips were really close, almost kissing hers. ¡°Let me see it, alright?¡± Her breathing grew heavier. Seeing Bai Qi like this tempted her to do naughty stuff. it was not as if she did not like being intimate with Bai Qi. Although she would often wake up tired, she really does enjoy the whole process. Moreover... she also wanted to try and make a cute baby with Bai Qi. Zhang Li Xue inhaled a deep breath as she made her decision. ¡°Do you really want to see it?¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°I can put it on for you to see.¡± She licked her lips, feeling that it was slightly dry. His eyes lit up upon hearing her words. ¡°However, how can I go and change when you are blocking me like this?¡± Bai Qi narrowed his eyes. ¡°You are not trying to escape, right?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Where could I run off to?¡± Bai Qi thought that her words made sense. However, he still did not make a move to let her go. After watching her for a while, Bai Qi leaned over to peck her lips. Only then did he move away to let her slip away. The moment she found a way to escape, Zhang Li Xue quickly made her way to escape. Bai Qi heaved a sigh when his wife entered the bathroom. However, a few secondster, his brow furrowed when he realized that Zhang Li Xue did not take anything with her into the bathroom. It couldn¡¯t be that she was trying to trick him, right? Bai Qi decided to trust his wife. He sat down on the sofa, thinking of how his wife was going to look like in that piece of clothing. Once in a while, he would nce at the bathroom. Somehow, he felt as if this moment was taking too long. After a moment that felt like forever, the door was finally opened. Bai Qi looked up in anticipation. Then, his wife finally poked her head out the door. Their gazes met and Zhang Li Xue was smiling shyly at him. Even if he had not seen the clothing on her, the scene in front of him was enough to arouse him. His heart was beating fast. Seeing that a certain someone wanted to continue to tease him, Bai Qi finally stood up. ¡°You are not allowed toe over!¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke quickly. ¡°Just sit there. I need some time before I cane out.¡± Bai Qi swallowed. Then, he obediently sat down. ¡°This is embarrassing.¡± Zhang Li Xue muttered. Taking a deep breath, she finally stepped out of the bathroom. Zhang Li Xue lowered her head, not daring to look at Bai Qi, knowing how the lingerie would have an effect on him. Still, Zhang Li Xue continued to step forward, approaching her husband. Bai Qi could feel his body grow hot. The lingerie on his wife looked very tempting. He wanted to go over and touch her. But at the same time, he was enjoying watching the scene in front of him. The materials of the lingerie were too thin. There were many smallce flowers embroidered around the piece. But his favorite part was the one around her chest. The flowers seemed to hide something behind it, giving him the urge to go over and peek. He leaned on the sofa, forcing himself to keep calm. ¡°Turn around.¡± Zhang Li Xue hesitated. Then, slowly, she began to turn around. Bai Qi was appreciating the scene in front of him. Then, his gaze fell on thece around her shoulder de. The design made it look like tiny fairy wings. Suddenly, Bai Qi really wanted to thank Fang Su Jin for this gift. Chapter 584 - 584 Hubby, You Can’t Use That 584 Hubby, You Can¡¯t Use That Zhang Li Xue spun around slowly until she was facing Bai Qi again. When she met his gaze, Zhang Li Xue was startled to see his slightly hooded eyes. It was not like she hasn¡¯t worn something like this before. But this time, Bai Qi¡¯s gaze was a little different. It made her nervous and excited at the same time. They haven¡¯t done anything but her body was already hot and there was that tingling sensation down there. Then, it seemed that her husband liked this sort of design. The thought made her smile. Then, Zhang Li Xue turned slightly to let him see theces on her back. ¡°You liked this design?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Bai Qi wanted to tell her how much he liked the design. But when he opened his mouth, his throat was dry and he could not utter any words. His reaction made her chuckle. ..... Then, there was a mischievous glint in her eyes. ¡°Since you have already seen it, then I should go back and change.¡± Without waiting for his reply, Zhang Li Xue turned around, wanting to return to the bathroom. However, after a few steps, a certain someone had caught her wrist. She turned to look at Bai Qi again with an innocent look on her face. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Zhang Li Xue was pretending as if she did not know what her husband want. ¡°Where do you think you are going?¡± The little fairy was still pretending as if she did not understand anything. Then, Bai Qi noticed the mischievous glint in her eyes. His little fairy was really nning to murder him like this! With a gentle tug on her wrist, Zhang Li Xue found herself seated on Bai Qi¡¯sp. She put a hand on his chest as if to create a distance between them. ¡°What are you doing? Didn¡¯t you say that you wanted to see if this lingerie fit me? Since it fits, I should go and get change.¡± ¡°But I haven¡¯t seen enough.¡± Zhang Li Xue wanted to struggle to get away but the hand resting on her waist stopped her movement. ¡°Don¡¯t move.¡± Zhang Li Xue stopped. Then, she felt something poking from below. She raised her head again and looked at Bai Qi in disbelief. The hands around her waist kept wandering around, making trouble. Zhang Li Xue caught his hands and saw the inquiring look in his eyes. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you wanted to look? Why are you touching me?¡± ¡°Li Xue, do you want to torture me like this?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed happily. ¡°What did I do?¡± Then she swiftly got off hisp. Bai Qi stayed still, seeing that his wife was not nning to run away. His eyes were trained on her as he wondered what she was up to. Zhang Li Xue spun around slowly, trying to show off the lingerie. She watched as Bai Qi¡¯s expression changed slowly and slowly took a few steps back. A certain someone became impatient and quickly caught his wife in his arms again. Before Zhang Li Xue could say anything about watching and not touching, Bai Qi had already kissed her lips, making her unable to say a word. His hands were roaming on her body, touching her where he knew would make her weak. A few minutester, Zhang Li Xue grew weak in Bai Qi¡¯s arms. Only then did Bai Qi finally pull away. Seeing that his wife was staring back at him in a daze, Bai Qi then started to touch the garment on his wife¡¯s body, slowly appreciating it. He had the urge to rip them but thought that it would be a shame to watch her wear them once. Bai Qi hoped that he would be able to see his wife wearing the same lingerie again. ¡°Li Xue,¡± Bai Qi called her name and swallowed. ¡°Next time, you can go with your friend and buy this type of lingerie, alright? I¡¯ll pay for it. Hmm... you should buy a little more.¡± Zhang Li Xue snapped out of her trance andughed. However, herughter halted when Bai Qi squeezed a certain part of her body. She saw the look on Bai Qi¡¯s face and could guess what wasing up next. As Bai Qi leaned closer to kiss her again, Zhang Li Xue quickly raised her hand and put a finger on his lips. ¡°Li Xue...¡± His brow furrowed, wondering if his wife was serious about not letting him touch her. ¡°Do you want it?¡± By this time, Bai Qi was very sure that his wife was determined to torture him. ¡°Is this something you should ask? Zhang Li Xue, I always want you.¡± ¡°I can let you touch me,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. She leaned over and whispered in his ear, ¡°But hubby, you can¡¯t use that.¡± Bai Qi naturally understood what his wife was talking about. He still remembered what his wife wanted and how he had promised that they can start to have a child after her leg was fully healed. However,ter, he still used protection and told her to wait until their wedding ceremony. Zhang Li Xue inhaled a deep breath and whispered again, ¡°Bai Qi, I want to have your baby.¡± The words tempted him so much. He wanted to push his wife and kiss her senselessly. Still, he managed to hold back. Before they continued, there was a little something that he wanted to say. ¡°Okay.¡± There was a glint of joy in Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes. ¡°I want to have a baby with you as well. But Li Xue, you should also understand that getting pregnant isn¡¯t always an easy thing.¡± Bai Qi knew that his wife always wanted to have a baby, but he was mostly afraid that his wife would be disappointed if they could not conceive after trying. He wanted her to be prepared for any possibility. ¡°I know this,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°But it doesn¡¯t matter. Even if we cannot have a baby quickly, we can always work hard and try again.¡± Bai Qi looked into her eyes and saw the determination in them. ¡°I won¡¯t put on too much pressure on myself,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. He leaned over to kiss his lips. ¡°We¡¯ll let this work naturally. If it doesn¡¯t work, then, we¡¯ll figure out things together.¡± Chapter 585 - 585 This Honeymoon Trip was Too Short 585 This Honeymoon Trip was Too Short The sun peeked through the gap in the curtain. Usually, at this time, Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi would already be going outside, enjoying their day and walking around T country¡¯s beautiful beach after their breakfast. However, at this time, Zhang Li Xue was still lying in her husband¡¯s embrace, toozy to move around. She had already woken up a while ago, but at this time, Zhang Li Xue simply wanted to stay in Bai Qi¡¯s arms. With her eyes closed, Zhang Li Xue could feel Bai Qi¡¯s hand stroking her spinezily. The two of them were enjoying each other¡¯spany. It seemed that she was not the only person who was toozy to move around. ¡°Li Xue...¡± After a long silence between them, Bai Qi finally spoke her name. ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue snuggled into afortable position in Bai QI¡¯s arms. The corner of her lips tilted up as she thought about their night of passion. Perhaps, it was because of the lingerie that Fang Su Jin gave her. Or perhaps, it was because she had told him that she wanted to have a baby, but Zhang Li Xue found that her Doctor Bai has been working especially hardst night. She lost count of how many times they have done it. ..... They fooled around the room, trying a lot of interesting positions. In the end, she was too tired that she did not realize when she fell asleep. As the thought came to her head, Zhang Li Xue subconsciously put a hand on her stomach. She wondered if the two of them would be having children anytime soon. Although she had said that she would not put on pressure on herself, it would be a lie to say that she was not expecting to have a child between her and Bai Qi. If it was possible, she wanted to have his son. It would be best if he looked exactly like Bai Qi. Her husband was too good-looking. It would be a shame if his good look were not passed to their children. But if they had a daughter, that would be fine as well. As long as it was a child between them, she would like it very much. She loved ying dress up with Bai Xi Xi. ying dress up with her daughter would be fun as well. No matter if it was a boy or a girl, she would teach their child to y basketball. Just the thought of watching Bai Qi and their children wearing the same basketball jersey made her heart pound quicker. It seemed that this scene would be too adorable. ¡°Should we go and have our breakfast?¡± Bai Qi said, snapping Zhang Li Xue out of her trance. ¡°The breakfast buffet would end soon.¡± He thought about having their breakfast at one of the cafes outside but realized that they would need to return to their room quickly and pack up their luggage. ¡°Then, let¡¯s just order some food from the menu,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I¡¯m toozy to move around.¡± If it was possible, she wanted to stay in Bai Qi¡¯s arms forever. She liked his strong arms around her body, his warmth as well as his scent. Bai Qi chuckled at her answer. He hugged his wife for a brief moment. Then, he pressed his lips on her forehead before he finally stretched his hand to reach for the menu on the bedside table. He wanted to continue holding his wife but was afraid that she might starve herself. Bai Qi let his wife look at the menu before they ordered some food. Then, he let his wife continuezing around while he went into the bathroom to take a shower. Just as he came out while drying his hair, the room service arrived with the food they ordered. Bai Qi let the staff put the food on the coffee table before he watched them leave. Then, he went to his wife¡¯s side and kissed her cheek. A pair of arms wrapped around his neck, pulling him closer. Then, a kiss fell on his lips. Bai Qi chuckled as he watched his wife. ¡°My little fairy, if you don¡¯t stop seducing me like this, we both might have to extend our stay in T Country.¡± They both nned to check out of the hotelter and leave for S Country. Hearing this, Zhang Li Xue quickly pulled her arms away. Although she did not mind staying in T Country for one more day, Zhang Li Xue knew that Bai Qi had some important matters to do in S Country. She did not want to dy his work. Moreover... even if she enjoyed the intimacy with Bai Qi,st night was indeed a little excessive and tiring. It would not be wise to tempt her Doctor Bai at this time. ¡°Do you want to have your breakfast in bed or in the living room?¡± Bai Qi asked. ¡°Let¡¯s just have them in the living room.¡± ¡°Alright then.¡± With one swift move, Bai Qi carried his wife in his arms wanting to take her to the living room. His sudden movement made her yelp. Seeing that he was heading to the living room, Zhang Li Xue patted him on the arms and spoke, ¡°Let me wash my face first.¡± Bai Qi changed the direction and took her into the bathroom. He helped her to wash her face before carrying her out again. Zhang Li Xue stared at the person who was carrying her out and spoke, ¡°You seem to like carrying me like this.¡± Bai Qi lowered his head and peck on her nose. ¡°I do.¡± Their body would be so close when he hold her like this. How can he not like it? He put her on the sofa and spoke, ¡°Li Xue, I will carry you like this for as long as I can.¡± His words made her a little giddy. Then, the two of them sat on the sofa while eating their breakfast together. Zhang Li Xue leaned on Bai Qizily while he fed her some food. Thinking that their vacation might be ending soon made her sigh. It felt as if this honeymoon trip was too short. Chapter 586 - 586 Boyfriend Discount 586 Boyfriend Discount Meanwhile, in Y City, Fang Su Jin was seated on the passenger¡¯s side when she received a message. She nced at the phone and raised a brow upon seeing Bai Qi¡¯s text. ¡®Thank you?¡¯ What does it mean? Her brow furrowed as she tried to think about what was Bai Qi thanking her for. Then, a thought came to her mind, making her chuckle. ¡°What is it?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked upon noticing the look on his girlfriend¡¯s face. ¡°Nothing. It¡¯s just that your sister said she¡¯s going to bring home some souvenirs,¡± Fang Su Jin said. She let out a cough and put on a casual look on her face. Of course, she was not going to tell Zhang Yi Hai about the gift she bought for his sister. If Zhang Yi Hai started to ask her about the lingerie, wouldn¡¯t she be the one who might be in trouble? Zhang Yi Hai raised a brow. But did not ask more about it. Soon, the vehicle pulled over in front of a building and Zhang Yi Hai helped his girlfriend with the door. The two of them walked to the building ahead and stopped. Zhang Yi Hai nced at her girlfriend and smiled upon noticing how she was breathing in to calm down. ..... He waited for Fang Su Jin to calm down. Then, Zhang Yi Hai pushed the door in front of them and entered the door. The beat of the music filled the air. As soon as they stepped into the room, Fang Su Jin could see all eyes were looking at her. Some of the faces in the room were familiar to her. Not too long ago, Zhang Yi Hai helped her after she encountered a few hooligans. Later, he took her to a club to meet his friends. Because of this, Fang Su Jin was aware that the boys were Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s high school friends. ¡°Yi Hai...¡± Qian Ji waved his hand. Holding Fang Su Jing¡¯s hand, Zhang Yi Hai led her into the room and stopped in front of his friend. Qian Ji looked at his friend and thought that the girl in front of him was quite familiar. ¡°Qian Ji, this is my girlfriend, Fang Su Jin.¡± Zhang Yu Hai ced his arms around Fang Su Jin¡¯s waist and hugged her tightly. ¡°Su Jin, this is my friend, Qian Ji.¡± The two of them shook hands. Then, Qian Ji realized where he hadst seen this girl. Qian Ji looked at Zhang Yi Hai in surprise. ¡°I¡¯ve heard the rumor that you are seeing someone. But I did not expect that you would introduce her to me today.¡± Zhang Yi Hai raised a brow. ¡°You heard a rumor?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Qian Ji nodded. ¡°I heard that you brought your girlfriend to attend your sister¡¯s wedding.¡± Qian Ji was also invited to the wedding, however, he had to leave after the meal. There were only a few of their friends around when Zhang Yi Hai introduced Fang Su Jin to the others. ¡°Come on.¡± Qian Ji stepped aside and smiled. ¡°Let¡¯s go in and chat.¡± As they walked into the building, Qian Ji could not help but cast a few more nces at Fang Su Jin. Fang Su Jin then met Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s high school ssmates and Qian Ji¡¯s fiance. As she chatted with the woman, Fang Su Jin realized that she had attended the couple¡¯s engagement party before with Lin Fang. Back then, it was her mother who forced her to go out and get to know Lin Fang. Seeing that Zhang Yi Hai and Qian Ji were quite close made her wonder if Zhang Yi Hai had seen her with Lin Fang on that day. Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai continued to chat with Qian Ji to discuss a few of their business matter. The two of them were going to graduate soon and they both nned to stay in Y City for their convenience. Fang Su Jin sat at the side while eavesdropping on their conversation. Seeing her boyfriend discussing about his business with his face full of confidence made her smile. She thought that Zhang Yi Hai looked very handsome like this. This chance also allowed her to understand Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s business and what he does a little more. After having lunch with a few of Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s close friends, the couple left the shop together. Fang Su Jin looked out the window and turned to look at her boyfriend again. ¡°Are we going back to your apartment?¡± ¡°Mhm...¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Yesterday, some furniture arrived, I was hoping that I could get your opinion on theyout.¡± Fang Su Jin narrowed her eyes. She did not think that Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s invitation to his apartment was quite that simple. As they arrived at the apartment, Fang Su Jin began to look around the ce while Zhang Yi Hai was watching her from the entrance. Her eyes widened, finding that there seemed to be a little more color around the living room. Since herst visit to his apartment, Zhang Yi Hai has been decorating the space a little bit. After she had looked enough, Fang Su Jin turned to Zhang Yi Hai and watched as the man walked over to her side. ¡°What do you think?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked as he wrapped his arms around Fang Su Jin¡¯s waist from behind. He leaned over slightly to rest his chin on her shoulder. ¡°I thought that you might like this ce with a little more color.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°Well, it¡¯s beautiful.¡± She pointed at the wall. ¡°It seemed like it would be better if you hang a painting on the wall. It¡¯s too empty.¡± ¡°Hmm... you¡¯re right.¡± He turned his head to kiss Fang Su Jin¡¯s cheek. ¡°Then, I can only count on you to suggest which painting would look best. Otherwise, Miss Fang, how about selling one of your paintings to me?¡± Fang Su Jin chuckled. She turned around in his embrace and shed a smile. ¡°Then, it¡¯s going to cost you a lot.¡± ¡°Shouldn¡¯t I get a boyfriend discount?¡± Zhang Yi Hai teased. Her eyes lit up. ¡°Well then, you can start buttering me up for this boyfriend discount.¡± Zhang Yi Haiughed. Then, he leaned over to peck on her lips. Once he had kissed her, Zhang Yi Hai thought that it was not enough and started to kiss her a few more times. In the end, they finally pulled away again with their breathing heavy. Zhang Yi Hai looked into Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes and spoke. ¡°Su Jin...¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°Do you think your dad will kill me if I did not send you back tonight?¡± Chapter 587 - 587 Who Wants to Talk to Him? 587 Who Wants to Talk to Him? Fang Su Jinughed. ¡°You can go ahead and try.¡± A long, heavy sigh escaped him. Zhang Yi Hai leaned over to kiss his girlfriend¡¯s lips one more time. Even if he wanted to keep his girlfriend for a night, Zhang Yi Hai did not dare to go against Father Fang. He was still trying to win Father Fang¡¯s heart and did not dare to do anything that would make the elder man change his opinion towards him. Zhang Yi Hai had to be extra careful with Father Fang. He hugged his girlfriend and took her into the room that he had prepared for her. Fang Su Jin swept her gaze around the room with a dazed look on her face. Not too long ago, this room was still empty. Zhang Yi Hai told her that this room was prepared for her so that she coulde over and draw whenever she wanted to. Back then, Fang Su Jin had told him a few things that she might need. She did not expect that he would prepare everything within a short time. ..... Fang Su Jin entered the room and touched the paint on the shelf. Once upon a time, she had gone shopping for paints and Zhang Yi Hai had paid for her items. The brand of paint on the shelf was the same as the one that she had bought back then. Fang Su Jin did not expect that Zhang Yi Hai would still remember it. Moreover, the room was exactly as she had envisioned. However, Fang Su Jin also knew that the paints were a bit expensive. But her boyfriend bought the whole set. She could not imagine just how much he had spent to prepare this mini studio for her. A pair of strong arms were hugging her from behind. Fang Su Jin allowed herself to lean into Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s wide chest and felt the man resting his chin on her forehead. With a slight turn, Zhang Yi Hai was kissing her cheek. ¡°Do you like this room?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°I like it.¡± Fang Su Jin could imagine herself sitting in this room and painting while she was looking at the city scenery outside the window. After looking around the room, the two of them decided to spend their time in the living room. Zhang Yi Hai thought that he did not mind spending his time with his girlfriend without doing anything. It was enough as long as he could have her in his arms. Fang Su Jin snuggled to get into afortable position in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s arms. She held the remote control and decided to watch a drama that she has been following. Coincidentally, the television was ying an episode that she hasn¡¯t watched before. The female lead was heartbroken to know that the man she had loved with all her heart was only using her. It turned out that the man hated her parents and med them for what happened to his father. He was just a little boy when his father had to go to jail. However, Fang Su Jin did not think that the female lead¡¯s parents should be med. She thought that the male was too hateful and the female lead was too pitiful. Fang Su Jin thought of the amount of time, energy, and affection that the female lead had spent for this man and could not help but cry. By this time, Zhang Yi Hai was now used to seeing his girlfriend crying after watching a drama. Zhang Yi Hai pulled his girlfriend into his embrace and let her cry and vent her feelings. He stroked her long hair as he tried tofort her. ¡°Alright. Don¡¯t cry too much,¡± Zhang Yi Hai reminded her. ¡°Otherwise, your eyes might swell again. How would I send you back to your parents? Your father would think that I¡¯m bullying you.¡± Fang Su Jin wanted to continue and cry, but Zhang Yi hai¡¯s words made her want tough. In the end, Fang Su Jin finally stopped crying. She¡¯s still worried about her boyfriend and did not want her father to think that he was bullying her. The couple spent their time together in the small apartment. They had their dinner together before Zhang Yi Hai finally sent his girlfriend back to her parent¡¯s house. The vehicle entered the housing area and Zhang Yi Hai parked his car at his usual spot. Worried that Father Fang would appear soon, Zhang Yi Hai turned off the light before he leaned over to kiss his girlfriend. After spending a long time in the car, Fang Su Jin finally stepped out unwillingly. She turned around and walked to the house. Then, she stood at the door to watch Zhang Yi Hai drive away. Only then did she turn around and head inside. Fang Su Jin changed her slipper and entered the house. However, a few secondster, her steps halted upon noticing that her father was standing in front of her. The elder man was looking out the window with a deep frown on his face. ¡°Dad, what are you doing?¡± Fang Su Jin put a hand on her chest. She almost had a heart attack seeing her father standing in the dark alone without making a sound. Father Fang turned around slowly to look at his daughter. He nced at the clock and the frown on his face deepened. ¡°You¡¯re five minuteste.¡± Fang Su Jin stared at her father speechlessly. She was already this big and her father suddenly decided to give her a curfew. It was then that Fang Su Jin recalled something that her mother had told her the other day. She observed her father for a while before she finally spoke, ¡°Dad, if you wanted to invite Yi Hai in and talk to him, you could have done so.¡± Father Fang clicked his tongue. ¡°Who wants to talk to him?¡± Father Fang turned around and left without waiting for his daughter to react. It has been a while since Father Fang had discussed his favorite topic with someone. These days, he thought that the people he met did not have the same insight as Zhang Yi Hai. Because of that, he became unhappy. Father Fang wanted to talk to Zhang Yi Hai. But whenever he recalled that this man was dating his daughter, Father Fang became ufortable. Fang Su Jin watched her father¡¯s retreating back andughed. She thought that her father was a little adorable like this. Chapter 588 - 588 Painting 588 Painting Father Fang pulled over his car at his usual spot and noticed the familiar vehicle outside the house. It did not take him a long time to figure out who was at his house at this time. A few hours ago, he was still in his office, dealing with his work when his wife called to ask if he would be having dinner with clients. Then, his wife told him that they were going to receive a guest at home. Father Fang tried to find out more about this guest through his wife. However, she did not want to say a word. His brow furrowed. Father Fang entered the house and heard the sound ofughtering from the living room. He followed the sound and found that his wife and daughter were in the room with his daughter¡¯s boyfriend. The young man was the first to notice his presence. Zhang Yi Hai stood up and shed a smile. ¡°Uncle.¡± It was then that his wife and daughter turned to look at him. Father Fang gave a quick nod to acknowledge the young man. Then, he saw that his wife had stood up and reached his side. ¡°You¡¯re back so early,¡± Mother Fang spoke. ..... ¡°Didn¡¯t you ask me toe home early?¡± Father Fang looked at his wife speechlessly. Father Fang frowned when his wife pinched him softly on his waist. ¡°Yi Hai, you stay here with Su Jin for a while,¡± Mother Fang said. ¡°Auntie will go to the kitchen to check on the food. The meal would be done soon.¡± After exchanging a few words with Zhang Yi Hai, Mother Fang pulled her husband upstairs into their room. ¡°Alright, you are not allowed to make trouble,¡± Mother Fang spoke before her husband could say anything. His brow furrowed. ¡°Do I look like such a person?¡± Mother Fang looked at her husband up and down. It was as if she was telling him that the answer was too obvious. After all, thest time Zhang Yi Hai visited their house, Father Fang has been looking at Zhang Yi Hai as if he was an enemy. Father Fang let out a cough, realizing that he had made a mistake by asking such a question. ¡°You did not tell me that Yi Hai ising to have dinner with us.¡± ¡°Your daughter wanted to keep this a surprise,¡± Mother Fang said. The mother and daughter knew well that Father Fang would return from work earlier and stayed at home to stare at Zhang Yi Hai if he knew that the young man was visiting. Mother Fang heaved a sigh. ¡°I really could not understand what is going on in your mind. It¡¯s not that you dislike Zhang Yi Hai that much. Why do you want to treat him coldly?¡± Father Fang loosened his necktie and clicked his tongue. ¡°What do you know? If he could not bear such a test, do you think he¡¯s suitable for my daughter?¡± Zhang Yi Hai was young. However, the young man had tried to convince him that he would be able to protect his daughter. The words that Zhang Yi Hai had spoken to him sounded good. However, Father Fang was still worried. After all, Fang Su Jin was his only daughter. He was mostly afraid that Zhang Yi Hai would get bored with his daughter and leave her just like that. Father Fang did not want to see his daughter get her heart broken. Of course, he only wanted to make things difficult for Zhang Yi Hai so that he could see whether the young man was really sincere to be with his daughter. However, his wife did not seem to understand his concern. Mother Fang watched as her husband took off his clothes and sighed. ¡°Whatever it is, you have to be nice to Yi Hai tonight,¡± Mother Fang said. ¡°If you¡¯re making dinner turned awkward tonight, you can forget about sleeping in the bedroom tonight.¡± He turned around, wanting to argue with his wife. However, before he could say a word, his wife had already left the room. Father Fang could only exhale a deep, long sigh. Meanwhile, while her parents were not around, Fang Su Jin was taking Zhang Yi Hai to a ce that not many people had the chance to enter before. This was the studio that her father had prepared when she told them that she wanted to study painting. Growing up, Fang Su Jin had spent a lot of time in this room, doing her sketch and painting. Therefore, there were already a lot of old paintings in the room. No one was allowed to enter this studio without her approval. Even the auntie was not allowed to go in to tidy it up. Usually, Fang Su would prefer to do everything by herself. The reason Zhang Yi Hai was allowed to enter this room was that Fang Su Jin wanted to give him a painting. She saw that his living room was a bit empty and suggested that he hang a painting. Zhang Yi Hai looked around the room and saw a few old paintings in the corner of the room. He had seen this room a few times whenever they were having a video call. But this was the first time that he had entered the room and visited it for himself. The room seemed a littlerger than he had expected. Zhang Yi Hai walked around the room to look at the paintings around him. ¡°How about this one?¡± Hearing Fang Su Jin¡¯s voice, Zhang Yi Hai turned around and saw that she was holding a painting in her hand. ¡°Take a look and see if it¡¯s suitable,¡± Fang Su Jin continued as she watched Zhang Yi Hai walking over. ¡°If you don¡¯t like it, we can choose something else.¡± Zhang Yi Hai unrolled the paintings and stared at the familiar scene in front of him. Slowly, the corner of his lips turned up, realizing that this was the scene from his apartment in Capital City. Not too long ago, Fang Su Jin had stayed in his apartment and worked on a sketch. ¡°It¡¯s beautiful.¡± Fang Su Jin smiled brightly. ¡°You can think of your apartment in Capital City when you look at this painting.¡± Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. ¡°I think this painting is perfect.¡± He leaned over and pecked at her lips. Then, he lowered his head to admire his girlfriend¡¯s painting for a while. When he looked up again, Zhang Yi Hai happened to see a painting that was covered with a white cloth in the corner of the room. ¡°What about the painting?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. He was curious to see that this was the only painting that was covered. Fang Su Jin followed his line of gaze and suddenly, her expression changed. Chapter 589 - 589 What is it That You are Hiding? 589 What is it That You are Hiding? Knowing what was behind the clothes made Fang Su Jin panic. She could not let Zhang Yi Hai see what she had painted! ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± Fang Su Jin did not dare to meet Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gaze. ¡°Just a painting that I¡¯m not satisfied with. I¡¯m still working to fix it.¡± Zhang Yi Ha stared at his girlfriend, finding that there was something wrong with the way she reacted. If she told him that it was an ongoing painting, he would not be curious that much. However, seeing the anxious look on her face gave him this feeling as if Fang Su Jin was hiding something from him. ¡°Still working on it?¡± Zhang Yi Hai raised a brow. ¡°Un.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. Her breathing turned heavier. ¡°Then, why do you look anxious?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. A chuckle escaped him as he watched Fang Su Jin raise her head to look at him with a hint of panic in her eyes. It seemed that the more she tried to hide her feelings, the more she was exposing them. ..... ¡°Su Jin...¡± Zhang Yi Hai leaned over until the tips of their nose were almost touching. If he bent down any lower, he would be able to kiss her. ¡°It couldn¡¯t be that you are hiding something from me, right?¡± Her heart skipped a beat. Fang Su Jin wanted to look away and avoided Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gaze but found herself unable to do so. Then, his pair of arms wrapped around her waist, pulling her closer. ¡°What is it that you are hiding? Are you not going to let me see your painting?¡± Zhang Yi Hai saw the change in Fang Su Jin¡¯s expression and thought that she looked quite interesting like this. Teasing his girlfriend was quite fun. ¡°No... I¡¯m not hiding anything from you.¡± Her hands felt a little sweaty. Fang Su Jin¡¯s reaction made him wonder just what did his girlfriend had painted. She usually liked to paint scenery using bright and lively colors, but looking at her reaction made him wonder if Fang Su Jin had painted some inappropriate image instead. ¡°Su Jin...¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s heart was beating erratically. Zhang Yi Hai had deliberately spoken her name in his low voice, making his voice sound deeper and especially enchanting. Each time that Zhang Yi Hai called her name with this tone, her heart would tremble and her body would go weak. Who could think that his voice would have such an effect on her? ¡°Can I see it?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. His eyes were gazing into hers as if he was trying to hypnotize her with his good look. Moreover, his tone which sounded like he was pleading yed a role to soften her heart. After a brief hesitation, Fang Su Jin finally nodded. There was a trace of surprise on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face. He was ready to meet Fang Su Jin¡¯s rejection. After all, he understood that even though they were dating, there would be something that Fang Su Jin wanted to keep private. He thought that if Fang Su Jin said no, he would not pry into this matter. But seeing that she had agreed to let him see what was behind the white cloth heightened his curiosity. He wondered just what did his girlfriend had painted to make her react like this. Without saying a word, Zhang Yi Hai followed his girlfriend to the painting. He watched her pinch the cloth but did not try to pull it off. He wondered if his girlfriend had changed her mind. Fang Su Jin turned around and looked at Zhang Yi Hai shyly. ¡°You... Zhang Yi Hai, you are not allowed tough or tease me after you see it.¡± ¡°I won¡¯tugh. I won¡¯t tease you.¡± It was only then that Fang Su Jin turned around again. She stared at the painting for a while and finally pulled the white cloth after a brief hesitation. A young man¡¯s face appeared on the canvas. His expression was calm and there was a hint of a smile on his face. Zhang Yi Hai saw that the person that his girlfriend had painted was a picture of himself. His heart rippled. Zhang Yi Hai had to admit that he was surprised. After all, he had never seen Fang Su Jin painting a person before. The first time he saw it, his girlfriend was painting his face. Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin peeked at her boyfriend again to look at his reaction. Zhang Yi Hai had a serious look on his face. It seemed as if he was studying her paintings with much interest. When he turned to Fang Su Jin again, there was a hint of a smile on his face. ¡°What... what do you think?¡± Fang Su Jin asked shyly. ¡°Very good-looking.¡± The smile on his face widened. ¡°Otherwise, why would you secretly paint me, right?¡± Fang Su Jin stared at her boyfriend speechlessly. She put a hand on his chest to push him. However, Zhang Yi Haiughed and caught her hand. Just like that, she was pulled into his arms. ¡°Why are you so shy?¡± Zhang Yi Hai whispered into her ear. The door to the studio was closed. This was the reason that they both did not mind getting intimate like this in her studio. Otherwise, Fang Su Jin would be anxious, worrying that her parents were going toe over and see them. As for the reason she was shy... it has something to do with the reason she had painted his face. Back then, she was thinking about his confession. The man was constantly in her mind and without realizing it, she had painted his face. Of course, she did not dare to tell him about this matter. Otherwise, Zhang Yi Hai would surely tease her. Fang Su Jin snorted. ¡°It was rare for me to paint a person. Yi Hai, you should be honored.¡± Zhang Yi Haiughed. ¡°Un. Of course, I am honored.¡± He pulled his girlfriend in his arms again and this time, he leaned over to kiss her lips. He thought that Fang Su Jin should have thought about him a lot to start painting his face. And this thought was making him happier, knowing just how much his girlfriend liked him. As the thought came to his mind, Zhang Yi Hai could not help but kiss his girlfriend a few more times until the atmosphere in the room turned a little heated up. Zhang Yi Hai pulled away and stared into Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes, only to see that her eyes were full of him. Just then, someone knocked on the door, startling them. Chapter 590 - 590 Scared to Death 590 Scared to Death Father Fang walked out of his room after changing his clothes. He walked into the living room and frowned when he saw that the surrounding was too quiet. Then, he went to the kitchen and saw that only his wife was around. After inquiring about his daughter¡¯s whereabouts through the auntie, Father Fang¡¯s expression quickly turned darker. He was also young once. How can he not worry that Zhang Yi Hai would take advantage of his daughter under his roof? Thinking that his daughter was alone with Zhang Yi Hai in her studio made him feel anxious. A lot of things could happen when a woman and a man stay alone in a quiet room. Father Fang quickly went upstairs to look for his daughter. He knocked on the door and waited for her to open the door. Fortunately, it did not take Fang Su Jin to appear at the door. ¡°Dad,¡± Fang Su Jin called when she appeared at the door. Father Fang gave his daughter a lookover. A breath of relief escaped him upon seeing that Zhang Yi Hai was not taking advantage of his daughter. However, a few secondster, Father Fang was unhappy again. He knew well that the number of people who had the chance to enter his daughter¡¯s studio was not many. Now, Zhang Yi Hai had be one of the people who was allowed to enter Fang Su Jin¡¯s studio. ..... It can be seen just how much his daughter liked this young man. ¡°Why are you and Yi Hai staying alone in your studio?¡± Father Fang asked. Fang Su Jin coughed. She nced at Zhang Yi Hai, feeling a little embarrassed at her father¡¯s question. How old was she? Why does it feel as if her father was treating her as if she was still a teenager? She is a grownup. Why was she not allowed to be alone with her boyfriend? ¡°Yi Hai is nning to decorate his office,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°I thought that I should give him one of my paintings to him.¡± Father Fang peeked into the room and saw that Zhang Yi Hai was indeed holding a painting. He recalled his daughter¡¯s words again and became curious about Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s business. The young man had mentioned hispany not too long ago. However, at that time, Father Fang was too distracted upon hearing the news that Zhang Yi Hai and his daughter were dating. He did not have much chance to ask him about it. Father Fang met Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gaze and saw the young man nod politely at him. ¡°Dad, why are you looking for me?¡± Fang Su Jin quickly distracted her father¡¯s attention, worrying that he would do something to her boyfriend. Father Fang coughed, realizing that he did not have a reason to look for his daughter. ¡°Your mother said that dinner should be served soon.¡± He shifted his gaze to Zhang Yi Hai again and continued, ¡°Juste downstairs once you are done with picking some paintings.¡± ¡°Dad, I know,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°I¡¯lle down after tidying up my studio a little bit.¡± She watched as her father turned around to leave and finally heaved a long breath of relief. Fang Su Jin waited until her father had walked to the stairs before she finally closed the door again. She leaned on the door and looked up only to see Zhang Yi Hai smiling mischievously at her. Fang Su Jin pinched her boyfriend on his waist. ¡°What are youughing about? Zhang Yi Hai, are you having fun? I¡¯m really scared to death.¡± When she heard the knock on the door, Fang Su Jin was frightened. Her heartbeat elerated and it felt as if her heart was about to jump out of her body. Fortunately, she was able to recover fast. Fang Su Jin pushed a certain man aside and started to adjust her clothes and hair. After checking in her reflection that everything was alright, Fang Su Jin quickly opened the door. Seeing her father at the door almost made her faint. Fortunately, she was holding the door and could use it as support. Zhang Yi Hai leaned over and pinched his girlfriend¡¯s soft cheek. ¡°Su Jin, have I told you that you are cute when you are panicking?¡± Her eyes narrowed dangerously. ¡°You still dared to tease me.¡± Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. In the end, he could not help but lean over and kissed her lips again to appease her. After a while, Fang Su Jin finally calmed down. She looked at Zhang Yi Hai and hesitated. ¡°Sorry. My dad is usually not like this.¡± Thinking of how different her father had treated Zhang Yi Hai before and after they started to date made her feel awkward. ¡°It¡¯s fine. Your dad loves you a lot,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°He¡¯s just like my father. But my brother-inw is too good at winning my parent¡¯s approval.¡± He raised his hand to caress his girlfriend¡¯s hair. ¡°Alright. We should go back downstairs. If we continued to stay around your studio, I¡¯m afraid that your father would be looking for us again.¡± Fang Su Jin shivered as she thought about her father returning to her studio to check on them. She picked up the white cloth again and covered the painting with it. When she turned around, Zhang Yi Hai was watching her with a smile on his face. ¡°Are you going to keep this painting in this room forever?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°Otherwise, what do you think I should do with it?¡± ¡°Not going to disy it in one of your exhibitions?¡± Fang Su Jin turned to look at him and pursed her lips. ¡°I thought about it. But I¡¯m not going to do it.¡± ¡°Because it¡¯s different than what you usually paint?¡± Fang Su Jin shook her head. ¡°The person in the painting is too good-looking. I just did not want to let others look at him. I¡¯m easily jealous. What if some girls took interest in my boyfriend?¡± There was a glint in his eyes. After a while, Zhang Yi Hai suddenlyughed. ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s better if you keep it in your studio where you could stare at it for as long as you want.¡± Her cheek turned slightly red. Fang Su Jin decided not to say anything as she did not want to give Zhang Yi Hai a chance to tease her again. Chapter 591 - 591 It Will be Worth It 591 It Will be Worth It The couple headed downstairs and ate their dinner with Fang Su Jin¡¯s parents. Throughout dinner, it was Mother Fang who would spend her time chatting with Zhang Yi Hai. Meanwhile, Father Fang was quietly observing Zhang Yi Hai. Father Fang opened his mouth a few times, wanting to speak. But in the end, he took the ss of drink on the table and drink them slowly. After dinner, Father Fang sat in the living room with the television on. His wife was in the kitchen while his daughter had disappeared somewhere with her boyfriend. Father Fang watched the business channel with a slight frown on his face. Something that the host had spoken about did not sit well with him. As he did not have anyone to talk to, Father Fang could only grumble alone. Just then, he realized that someone had appeared by his side. Father Fang raised his head and was surprised to see Zhang Yi Hai taking a seat on the two-seaters. Seeing him, Father Fang straightened up his back and cleared his throat. ¡°Where¡¯s Su Jin? Weren¡¯t you two taking a walk in the garden?¡± ¡°Mmm... Su Jin went to answer a phone call from Teacher Jiang.¡± ..... Father Fang frowned upon hearing how this young man was addressing his daughter. He still thought that it was strange for Zhang Yi Hai to change the way he addressed Fang Su Jin. He was so used to hearing him call her ¡®Sister Fang¡¯. He cleared out his throat again and shifted his gaze to the television again. This time, the host was saying something that he disagreed with again. Habitually, Father Fang started to give out hisment. However, it seemed that Father Fang had temporarily forgotten that Zhang Yi Hai was also in the living room with him. Zhang Yi Hai was listening to Father Fang¡¯sment before he started to speak his opinion as well. Hearing his voice, Father Fang turned to the young man with a surprised look on his face. As he listened to Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s opinion on this matter, the unhappiness he had towards him gradually faded away. In just a few minutes, Father Fang and Zhang Yi Hai were actively discussing the business matter together. They were both exchanging their opinion on a certain matter. It has been a while since Father Fang to find someone who he could discuss with. Now that he had heard Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s words, he could no longer keep quiet and the two has been exchanging their opinion all night. Mother Fang sneaked into the room with some refreshments for them. Father Fang did not seem to notice anything unusual and continued to drink the tea that his wife had prepared. The look on his face was especially lively Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin stood behind the wall to watch the scene. She waited until her mother came over and spoke, ¡°Mom, are you sure this is alright?¡± Mother Fang chuckled. ¡°How can it not be alright? Look at your dad. See how happy he was talking with Yi Hai.¡± A few days ago, Fang Su Jin went to her mother¡¯s side to discuss Father Fang¡¯s abnormalities. The two of them agreed that they could not make Father Fang and Zhang Yi Hai stayed that way for a long time. After all, Fang Su Jin was dating Zhang Yi Hai and everyone was going to see each other many times. Moreover, news that Fang Su Jin and Zhang Yi Hai were dating had already spread through their circle of friends. If Father Fang continued to be stubborn, the person who would suffer would be Fang Su Jin. Therefore, Mother Fang decided to intervene in this matter and invited Zhang Yi Hai for dinner. She believed that Father Fang had to sit down together and talk with Zhang Yi Hai. This was the only way they could remove the awkwardness between them. Knowing that Father Fang liked to discuss business and economic matters with Zhang Yi Hai in the past, Mother Fang finallye up with this idea. In the end, the person who could understand Father Fang the most would be Mother Fang. But of course, Zhang Yi Hai will have to work hard to appease Father Fang well. Mother Fang could only prepare the setup. The rest will have to depend on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s skill. Fortunately, the young man was smart enough and know that he should take his chance to get into Father Fang¡¯s good side. ¡°Hopefully, after they finished discussing, the two of them would make up very soon,¡± Mother Fang said. She watched the two men in the living room for a while and thought of how childish her husband had been because of Fang Su Jin¡¯s matter. After a while, she finally return to the kitchen to check on the cake she baked earlier. Later, when Zhang Yi Hai went back, he could take the cakes for his mother. Father Fang only realized that he has been discussing with Zhang Yi Hai for a long time after the program ended. There was an awkward look on his face upon realizing that he had stayed to chat with Zhang Yi Hai for a long time. Father Fang was still worried that his daughter was dating Zhang Yi Hai. However, no matter how much he tried to ignore this young man, Father Fang realized that he really liked chatting with Zhang Yi Hai. Zhang Yi Hai nced at the time before looking at Father Fang again with a faint smile on his face. ¡°Uncle, it¡¯s gettingte I should go back first before my parents would worry.¡± Father Fang let out a cough and nodded. ¡°Hmm...¡± ¡°It¡¯s really good to discuss with you,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Next time, I wille over and visit you again. I hope that I can still exchange my opinion with you. There are a lot of things that I can learn from you.¡± Father Fang knew that Zhang Yi Hai was only trying to get into his good side, but listening to him really put him in a good mood. Therefore, Father Fang¡¯s treatment was no longer as bad. After exchanging a few words with the elder man, Zhang Yi Hai finally stood up to leave. Mother Fang gave him a box of cake to bring home and Fang Su Jin walked her boyfriend to his car. Initially, Father Fang wanted to walk Zhang Yi Hai to the door as well, but his wife stopped him and dragged him away. The young couple stood beside the car with faint smiles on their faces. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, you are really great. It seemed that you have tamed my father again,¡± Fang Su Jin said. A helpless sigh escaped him. ¡°It seemed that I will have to continue to work hard to give him a good impression.¡± He leaned over to peck at his girlfriend¡¯s lips. ¡°But it will be worth it.¡± Fang Su Jin clicked her tongue. ¡°Hearing your words, it feels as if you are here with a hidden motive.¡± ¡°Mmm... I want to get his blessing and date his daughter.¡± His lips curled into a smile when he saw the shy look on his girlfriend¡¯s face. Zhang Yi Hai pinched Fang Su Jin¡¯s cheek and kissed her a few more times before he finally left. Chapter 592 - 592 A Surprise Visit 592 A Surprise Visit After Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi returned from their honeymoon, the couple has been busy with their work. Bai Qi was especially busy. Other than covering his friend¡¯s shift, he also had to work on some research and attended a few conferences with Qi Zheng. The number of time he get to spend with his wife was not much. Zhang Li Xue too was quite busy with thepany. Her father was starting to train her to manage the hotels and she has been busy trying to learn a lot of things. Initially, Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi were nning to move out from her parent¡¯s house after they returned from their honeymoon trip. The apartment on the west side of the city might be small, but it was perfect for the couple and Bai Xi Xi to live together. However, because they were quite busy, this matter was dyed again. Moreover, Bai Qi saw that his mother-inw was unwilling to watch them move out too soon and decided to apany the elders a little more. The person who was the happiest was Bai Xi Xi. After living with her brother with just the two of them, Bai Xi Xi began to enjoy the liveliness of living in a big family. Moreover, Li Qin Yao treated her especially nicely. The little girl never experienced a mother and a father¡¯s love before and had thought of the Zhang couple as her parents. ..... Seeing this, Bai Qi decided to buy a bigger house nearby Zhang Li Xue¡¯s parents with the money he received from He Rong as well as the money from histe father. Even though the Zhang couple did not mind having their daughter and son-inw stay together with them, Bai Qi thought that he still wanted to have a house of his own. Since he could afford it, he should work hard to prepare a house for his family. Moreover, he did not want others to think that he was taking advantage of his rich parent-inw With her working experience as well as connections in the property industry, Li Qin Yao helped them to look at some properties andnd. It did not take her too long to find a suitable plot that was close by and would be within Bai Qi¡¯s budget. While waiting for the house toplete its renovation, the couple continued to live with Zhang Li Xue¡¯s parents. Zhang Li Xue sat in her office while looking at a few documents on her table. A sigh escaped her as she finally was done with checking the project that her father had assigned her to be in charge of. Seeing that she had finished her work early, Zhang Li Xue decided to leave work on time and make a surprise visit to her husband at the hospital. As she was leaving the office, Zhang Li Xue ran into her father in the office corridor. Zhang Yu Han gave his daughter a lookover and smiled. ¡°You¡¯re leaving?¡± ¡°Un...¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°I already send the documents you wanted a while ago.¡± Zhang Yu Han chuckled. He stretched his hand to pat his daughter¡¯s head. In his mind, his daughter would remain as his little girl. ¡°I know. You¡¯ve worked hard.¡± Zhang Li Xue exchanged a few words with her father before she finally leave the hotel. Then, she took her car and drive straight to the hospital. When she arrived at Bai Qi¡¯s department, Nurse Tian was seen standing behind the counter to sort out some documents. Noticing her arrival, the nurse shed her an amiable smile. ¡°Doctor Bai is having a meeting with Doctor Qi at this time,¡± Nurse Tian spoke as Zhang Li Xue walked over. ¡°You can go ahead and wait for him in his office.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Thank you, Nurse Tian.¡± She then ced a paper bag on the desk and spoke, ¡°I have some desserts. Nurse Tian, you can share it with the others.¡± Her eyes lit up. After exchanging a few words with Zhang Li Xue, Nurse Tian finally watched as the girl walked away. Zhang Li Xue went into Bai Qi¡¯s office and took a seat. Aspared to her, Bai Qi was busier. After being together with Bai Qi, Zhang Li Xue was getting used to waiting for him in the office. She understood his work and priorities and she did not mind waiting for him a bit. Of course, there would also be a time when she could not see him at all. When Nurse Tian told her that Bai Qi was in an important surgery, Zhang Li Xue would leave a note for her husband in his office before she left. Anyway, she did not want Bai Qi to feel distressed when he found out that she has been waiting for him for hours. Zhang Li Xue took out her phone and browsed through her social media. Her friend, Mo Qing Huan seemed to be going on a trip with her husband again. After the two got married, Mo Qing Huan was always apanying He Rong to various countries for his work. Seeing the photo of them going on a trip made her feel a little jealous as well. It seemed that after her honeymoon with Bai Qi a couple of months ago, the two of them had not gone out to y for a long time. As the thought came to her mind, Zhang Li Xue started to wonder if she should n another vacation with Bai Qi. Perhaps they could take Bai Xi Xi along with them as well. After staying in the office for half an hour, Bai Qi finally appeared at the door. The moment he saw his wife, Bai Qi could not hide his surprise. He recovered really quickly and shed his wife a smile. ¡°When did you get here?¡± Bai Qi closed the door behind him. ¡°Not too long ago,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. She walked over to Bai Qi and kissed his lips. ¡°Nurse Tian said that you had a meeting with Uncle Qi Zheng.¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°There is paperwork that I am working on. Doctor Qi is helping me to look at it.¡± Zhang Li Xue tilted her head. ¡°Are you busy? Have you had your dinner? Should we go together?¡± Bai Qi chuckled at his wife¡¯s questions. ¡°Un. Wait for me for a bit. I need to make a few corrections first.¡± He waved the document in his hand. ¡°Then, we can go out for dinner.¡± Chapter 593 - 593 Buy a Gift 593 Buy a Gift Zhang Li Xue did not have to wait for too long before Bai Qi was finally done with his work. Then, holding hands, the two of them walked over to the hospital cafeteria together. This was not the first time that Zhang Li Xue had appeared in the hospital cafeteria with Bai Qi. However, each time she visited the cafeteria with him, people would still stare at the two of them. They chose their usual spot beside the window to look at the garden view. Zhang Li Xue would sit at the spot while waiting for Bai Qi to return to the table with a tray of food. The food at the cafeteria was not that bad. They tasted decent and were quite healthy. But Zhang Li Xue always thought that they served good chicken wings. The cafeteria was one of her favorite spots to eat this dish. Zhang Li Xue ate her favorite chicken wings happily while chatting with Bai Qi about this and that. Mostly, the two of them would spend time catching up on their recent news. Suddenly, Zhang Li Xue recalled seeing a photo that Mo Qing Huan had posted on social media and decided to bring up her idea. ¡°It¡¯s going to be a school holiday soon,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke as she put down the chicken bones on the te. ¡°Doctor Bai, will you be able to take a few days off? Let¡¯s take Xi Xi to y by the beach. Last time, Xi Xi saw some photos of us around the beach and she mentioned that she wanted to y by the beach as well.¡± Bai Qi smiled, knowing that his wife was always thinking about his little sister. ¡°I¡¯ll look at my schedule and check with everyone first.¡± ¡°It will be alright if it was for a couple of days,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Hmm... weekends are good too. This way, I don¡¯t have to apply for leave for too long.¡± ..... The hotel was not on its busy period, but Zhang Li Xue thought that it would not be good if she was away from work for too long. Bai Qi leaned over. ¡°Now I¡¯m thinking that it¡¯s you who wanted to y by the beach.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. She did not try to deny it. ¡°I was just thinking... the two of us have been busy with work recently. It¡¯s good to spend our time together.¡± Hearing her words, Bai Qi was determined to get a few days off from work. His work demanded he prioritized his patients before his family. But this does not mean that he did not care about them. His wife and little sister have been very understanding toward his career. Bai Qi thought that he should spend a few days with them. He should appreciate the people who supported him the most. Moreover, he seemed to remember that Bai Xi Xi did not have much chance to go on a vacation. In the past, he had no time to apany his little sister as he had to work. Then, the money he had was just enough to pay some bills, rent, and their food. Going on vacation was something that he could not afford. Back then, he could only take Bai Xi Xi to the yground and the public library. Most of her ssmates would be visiting a lot of ces, but Bai Xi Xi could not go anywhere. Fortunately, Bai Xi Xi had always been understanding and had never thrown any tantrum. But now that he had some money, he shouldpensate his little sister and let her see the world. Bai Xi Xi was still young and he hoped that his little sister would have a good childhood. ¡°Help and remind me again when will Xi Xi¡¯s school holiday start.¡± Zhang Li Xue spent a few hours apanying Bai Qi at the hospital before she returned to the house. Bai Qi still had to work the night shift and had to stay at the hospital until he get off work tomorrow. When Zhang Li Xue arrived at home, Bai Xi Xi had already gone to bed. She walked into her room and texted Bai Qi that she had arrived home. Seeing that Bai Qi did not reply, Zhang Li Xue guessed that Bai Qi should be busy at work. Then, Zhang Li Xue took a shower and prepared herself to go to bed. She was in the middle of applying some skin care when her phone on the side table rang. She nced at the caller ID and smiled upon seeing Fang Su Jin¡¯s name. ¡°Li Xue, what are you doing?¡± Fang Su Jin spoke as the call was connected. ¡°Just finishing up my skincare routine. What¡¯s up?¡± ¡°I was thinking... Will you be free tomorrow?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. ¡°How about apanying me to shop? You can bring little Xi Xi along with you.¡± Zhang Li Xue recalled that Bai Qi will still have to work tomorrow. Then, she should be quite free. ¡°What are you shopping for?¡± Fang Su Jin coughed. ¡°Your brother¡¯s graduation is in a few months. I was thinking that I should go and buy him a gift.¡± Not too long ago, Fang Su Jin told Zhang Yi Hai that he could make a request if he got a good result for his exam. However, a few months passed and her boyfriend still did not make up his mind about this. He won¡¯t tell her what he wanted. Fang Su Jin thought that it would be better for her to buy a gift for her boyfriend before he could think of something. Zhang Li Xue smiled as she recalled that Fang Su Jin¡¯s rtionship with her little brother had gotten better in the past few days. ¡°Alright then. I can apany you and bring Xi Xi along. For my sister-inw, I am willing to spend my time. Coincidentally, Doctor Bai had to work tomorrow as well.¡± Fang Su Jinughed happily. Of course, she had to ignore that sister-inw part. ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll treat you to your favorite chicken wings.¡± Zhang Li Xue rolled her eyes. The two friends chatted for a while and set a date to meet up tomorrow. Chapter 594 - 594 Can I Come Along? 594 Can I Come Along? The next day, Zhang Li Xue took Bai Xi Xi out after breakfast and went to pick up Fang Su Jin at her house. Then, the three of them went to the mall where Fang Su Jin was supposed to look for a gift. After walking around for a while, Fang Su Jin still had not made her decision about what she wanted to buy for her boyfriend. It seemed that Zhang Yi Hai already have everything. Therefore, picking up a gift for him was rather difficult. Fang Su Jin thought about giving Zhang Yi Hai a painting. But she had recently gifted him one when he visited her studio not too long ago. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s hand was full of shopping bags. Most of the items she bought were for Bai Xi Xi. Each outfit was too cute and she could not resist buying a few more. It looked like Zhang Li Xue had inherited her mother¡¯s habit of ying dress up. When she was a little girl, her mother enjoyed buying dresses for her. Little Zhang Li Xue was a little gangster who liked running around and ying basketball. However, she was often dressed in a flowery dress, looking like a princess. In the end, Bai Xi Xi had to remind her that she already had too many clothes. Li Qin Yao would also buy some clothes for her each time she went out. Moreover, she was growing up. It would be wasteful to buy a lot of clothes for her. Zhang Li Xue could only restrain from buying more clothes for Bai Xi Xi. ..... Later, the three of them went passed the children¡¯s swimsuit section. Zhang Li Xue recalled her n to bring Bai Xi Xi out this school holiday. As the thought came to her mind, Zhang Li Xue finally found a reason to continue shopping. After all, Bai Xi Xi did not have a swimsuit yet. ¡°Why are you buying a swimming suit?¡± Fang Su Jin asked as she watched her friend browsing through the shelf. ¡°It¡¯s going to be a school holiday soon,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Bai Qi and I are nning to take Xi Xi and y by the beach.¡± Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes lit up upon hearing this news. She cannot remember if she had been to the beach before. But, the thought that she was going to the beach with her brother and sister-inw excited her. ¡°Just the three of you?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded absentmindedly. Fang Su Jin bit her lips as if she was pondering over something. Then, she looked at her friend again with a smile. ¡°Can Ie along as well?¡± The question made Zhang Li Xue look up again. ¡°I don¡¯t mean to be the third wheel.¡± Fang Su Jin let out a cough. ¡°I was thinking that perhaps Yi hai and I can join you guys as well.¡± Her face turned bright red as she said this. After returning to Y City, they announced their rtionship to their friends and family. Although they could go on a date freely, Fang Su Jin thought that it would be fun if the two of them could spend their time together when her father would not able to keep his eyes on them. These days, her father began to ept that she was dating Zhang Yi Hai. However, he continued to watch them closely whenever Zhang Yi Hai appeared at their doorstep. Anyway, if she mentioned that she was going with Zhang Li Xue and her family members, her father would be less worried, right? ¡°I don¡¯t mind this,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. A yful smile curled on her lips. ¡°But Su Jin, what are you nning to do with my little brother?¡± ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± Fang Su Jin did not dare to look at her friend. ¡°I just thought that it has been a while since yed by the beach. Besides, I can help you to look after Xi Xi when you need your time alone.¡± Zhang Li Xue saw the shy look on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face and decided to stop teasing her. It would not be good if her friend started to get angry. Bai Xi Xi was happy when she heard that Fang Su Jin was going to join them as well. She always loved being surrounded by her family members. The two friends were chatting about the n to visit the beach while Zhang Li Xue picked up a swimsuit for Bai Xi Xi. After paying for the item, Zhang Li Xue turned around and halted. as her eyes caught the sight of the baby¡¯s section. In front of her, there were too many clothes in various colors for newborn babies. They were so tiny and adorable. Just looking at them gave her the urge of wanting to have a child of her own. Zhang Li Xue was aware that the child would note after trying a few times. However, she could not help but feel a little bit upset whenever her period came. In the beginning, she had told Bai Qi that she would not put pressure on herself. But, she was very much looking forward to the arrival of a child between them. ¡°Hey, they¡¯re very cute,¡± Fang Su Jin said as she stood by Zhang Li Xue¡¯s side. She touched the baby¡¯s onesie and sighed. ¡°Li Xue, are you going to buy them?¡± ¡°Of course, not.¡± Zhang Li Xue shook her head. ¡°It¡¯s too early to buy them.¡± Bai Qi would definitely worry if she bought home a baby outfit when she was not pregnant yet. Fang Su Jin studied Zhang Li Xue¡¯s expression and smiled. ¡°It¡¯s alright. The two of you haven¡¯t got married for too long. It¡¯s good that you are enjoying your time alone with your husband. When you¡¯re pregnant, your world is going to be different. You¡¯re going to be too busy to have a date with your Doctor Bai.¡± Turning to her friend, Zhang Li Xue then put on a smile on her face. ¡°You are right. This is what Bai Qi wanted as well. He said that he wanted to enjoy our two-person world for a while.¡± Fang Su Jin heaved a sigh. ¡°Bai Qi likes you a lot. I think, he would definitely be jealous of his own child when the two of you started to have a baby.¡± The image of Bai Qi arguing with a child came to her mind and Zhang Li Xue started tough. Chapter 595 - 595 Playground 595 yground The three of them walked around the mall for a long time. In the end, Fang Su Jin decided to buy a watch for Zhang Yi Hai as it was the most convenient one. Just as she was choosing a suitable one for Zhang Yi Hai, the salesgirl rmended a design that came with the woman¡¯s model as well. Fang Su Jin looked at the watch and thought that it looked suitable for her boyfriend. Thinking that Zhang Yi Hai was someone who liked to show off his affection, Fang Su Jin decided to buy a couple watches for them. After getting what they need, the three of them finally went to a restaurant to have lunch together. Of course, Fang Su Jin did not forget that she had promised to treat Zhang Li Xue to her favorite chicken wings. The restaurant they visited was a kid-friendly restaurant with a small yground at the back. After cing their order, Zhang Li Xue noticed that Bai Xi Xi was watching a few kids ying around and thought that she was interested to y as well. Now that she thought about it, it seemed that Bai Xi Xi rarely visited the yground to y. Other than Uncle Qi Zheng¡¯s daughter, Qi Yue, Bai Xi Xi did not have a lot of ymates her age. Before she was married to Bai Qi, Uncle Qi Zheng often took Bai Xi Xi to his house and let the little girl befriend Qi Yue. ..... As the thought came to her mind, Zhang Li Xue wondered if she should visit her uncle¡¯s house with Bai Xi Xiter. Zhang Li Xue snapped out of her trance and looked at Bai Xi Xi. ¡°Xi Xi, do you want to go and y at the yground?¡± The little girl retracted her gaze and pretended as if she was not looking at the yground. ¡°It¡¯s fine. I¡¯ll stay here with you.¡± A faint smile curled on her face. ¡°Actually, you can go and y if you want. It will take a while before our food arrived.¡± Zhang Li Xue pretended as if she was pondering over something. ¡°How about this, I will call you over when the food arrives.¡± Bai Xi Xi nced at the yground. Then, she turned to Zhang Li Xue with a hesitant look on her face. ¡°Sister-inw, is it alright?¡± ¡°Of course, it¡¯s alright. Anyway, Sister Su Jin and I will be here to watch you,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°That¡¯s right,¡± Fang Su Jin added. ¡°As long as you turned around, you will be able to see us. We will stay here and wait for you.¡± Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Then, I will go and look around for a while. Sister-inw, you must stay here and wait for me, alright?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°But Xi Xi, you must remember not to follow anyone you did not know, alright? If you feel that you¡¯re in danger, you can shout as loud as you can. I will be right there for you.¡± ¡°Sister-inw, I know.¡± After saying a few more words, Bai Xi Xi finally went over to the yground. Every few seconds, the little girl would look back at the two of them as if to ensure that they would not leave her at this ce. Seeing this scene made Zhang Li Xue a little sad. She could guess what Bai Xi Xi was afraid of. ¡°Xi Xi is always a sensible kid. I almost forgot that she is a child,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°Mhm...¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh. If she did not pay a little more attention to the little girl, perhaps, she would not notice the way Bai Xi Xi was looking at the yground. ¡°Fortunately, Xi Xi is more outgoing after we moved to stay with my mother.¡± With a lot of people who cared about her around, Bai Xi Xi became a little more cheerful. Just like Bai Qi, Zhang Li Xue hoped that the little girl would grow up to be a happy child. Zhang Li Xue and Fang Su Jin continued to chat at the table while keeping their eyes on Bai Xi Xi. Meanwhile, the little girl was looking around the yground as she arrived. There were quite a lot of kids around, but Bai Xi Xi did not know how to befriend them and y together. Not too long ago, she was bullied at school without anyone backing her up. Since then, Bai Xi Xi found it difficult to befriend someone her age. This was also the reason why she liked to stay close to her sister-inw. After a while, Bai Xi Xi walked over to the little swing where there was no one using it. She sat quietly on the swing and started to move while watching the other kids running around. The atmosphere was a little noisy, but Bai Xi Xi loved the liveliness. Her eyes fell on the group of kids who were ying with therge blocks together. Looking at their faces, Bai Xi Xi guessed that they should be rted. Perhaps they were siblings. There were four of them. Two boys and two girls. One of the boys seemed to be her age while the three others were a few years younger. However, the four of them get along very well and they seemed to be quite close. Seeing themughing together made her a little jealous. After a while, the elder boy stood up and walked over in her direction. Bai Xi Xi quickly shifted her gaze away before the boy would think that she was watching him. She watched as the boy walked past her to pick up another block that was not too far away from her. A sigh of relief escaped her, knowing that the boy did not notice her watching. Bai Xi Xi peeked at the boy again and noticed the small mole under his right eye. Just then, the boy raised his head and met her gaze. He stopped for a while and stared at her. Bai Xi Xi¡¯s started to panic. If the boy would ask her why she was looking at him, she would not know how to answer. Just then, a woman walked over and stopped nearby the yground. ¡°Fu Chen, it¡¯s time for us to go.¡± Bai Xi Xi looked at the woman with her eyes wide. Then, the boy stood up and answered, ¡°Oh.¡± He put down the block on the floor before running over to his younger siblings. Bai Xi Xi watched as the boy and his siblings leave the restaurant with his parents together. A faint smile curled on her lips as she watched the family together. All of the sudden, the boy turned around to look at her. Bai Xi Xi quickly retracted her gaze. When she dared to look up again, the boy and his family were no longer around. Chapter 596 - 596 School Holiday 596 School Holiday School holiday started a few dayster. The Bai family along with Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin took the flight to L City before they rented a car and headed to Z Town. There were a lot of hotels around and many of them were very close to the beaches. Most importantly, Mo Qing Huan and He Rong would be joining them as well. Mo Qing Huan¡¯s grandparents lived in Z Town and her eldest aunt was from the small town. Because of this, the girl knew a lot of pretty and hidden beaches as well as good ces to eat. Everyone was familiar with each other and the atmosphere between them was quite lively. On the first day they arrived, the group had their breakfast at the hotel. Then, Mo Qing Huan took them to the jetty and they took a boat. Rather than ying around the beach, all the time, Mo Qing Huan decided to take them to experience fishing once. Bai Xi Xi was the most excited. She thought that going fishing should be fun and was really looking forward to it. However, the moment they arrived at the jetty, Bai Xi Xi stared at the boat and started to grow afraid. Seeing the boat swaying around worried her. The water looked deep. Bai Xi Xi was mostly afraid of falling into the water. ..... She knew that she was not a good swimmer and this scare her a lot. Subconsciously, Bai Xi Xi held the corner of Zhang Li Xue¡¯s sleeve tightly. She knew that her sister-inw could swim really well and decided to stay close to her. ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s wear your life jacket for safety,¡± Mo Qing Huan announced as they were on board. She looked at her husband and let him pass the jacket around. Zhang Li Xue looked at the life jacket and helped Bai Xi Xi to wear it first. Then, she looked at her friend and spoke, ¡°Huan Huan, are you sure this is alright?¡± This time, only an elder man called Grandpa Li would apany them on this trip. ording to Mo Qing Huan, Grandpa Li knew the way to a good fishing spot and was quite familiar with the water. Mo Qing Huan was quite experienced in fishing. When she was still a little girl, she often followed her great-grandpa to the sea. Sometimes, Grandpa Li would join them as well. Grandpa Li was a good friend to her great-grandpa and Mo Qing Huan trusted him very much. ¡°Hey, you can just trust me. Anyway, this isn¡¯t my first time.¡± Mo Qing Huan shed a smile. She looked at the elder man and spoke, ¡°Grandpa Li, how is it? Can we depart now?¡± The elder man nodded. ¡°Whenever you are ready.¡± Mo Qing Huan walked around the boat to check on the passengers. Then, she stood at the front and put the key into the ignition. He Rong sat beside her while watching her with a hint of admiration. His wife looked like a female captain and he simply could not look away from her. Zhang Li Xue inhaled a deep breath upon realizing that Mo Qing Huan was going to drive the boat. However, before she could say anything, the boat started to move to leave the jetty. The boat moved slowly to the center, then, the engine roared and the boat started to move. Initially, Zhang Li Xue was a little worried. But after a while, she started to rx as well. Surprisingly, Mo Qing Huan could steer the boat quite well. The seawater sshed on her face. Zhang Li Xue looked at Bai Qi and recalled their honeymoon in T Country. After a while, the boat finally slowed down. Grandpa Li spoke a few words to Mo Qing Huan before the boat finally stopped. Then, Mo Qing Huan announced that they had arrived at the fishing spot. The water was calm and the weather was great. Mo Qing Huan stood at the center with Grandpa Li as they both taught the others how to use their fishing tools. It did not take Bai Qi a long time to learn them. Once he figured out how to use it, he began to teach his wife how to use it. He stood behind Zhang Li Xue with his arms encircling her body. It seemed that Bai Qi was flirting with his wife rather than teaching her. Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin chose another spot and tried to learn how to use the fishing rod together. Fang Su Jin had a serious look on her face as she tried to learn properly. However, a certain someone continued to tease her, making her angry. Bai Xi Xi was the youngest. Because of it, Mo Qing Huan decided to teach the little girl personally. It did not take Mo Qing Huan a long time to get along with Bai Xi Xi. After all, she was quite experienced in looking after her younger cousins in the past. Meanwhile. He Rong decided to chat with Grandpa Li for a bit and learned about the sea. The group hung around on the boat while waiting for the fish to take their bait. After waiting for a while, most of them started to get bored. However, Bai Xi Xi continued to eye her fishing rod with a serious look on her face. It was not easy for Zhang Li Xue and Mo Qing Huan to hang around together. The two friends sat together as they discussed their next n in Z Town. ording to Mo Qing Huan, if they stayed longer, she could take them to camp around the beach area. Unfortunately, because of Bai Qi¡¯s busy schedule, he was unable to take a long break. Their stay in Z Town would only be brief. The first to catch a fish among them was Mo Qing Huan. Once the fish took her bait, Mo Qing Huan calmly held her fishing rod before she finally pulled up a medium-sized seabass. Bai Xi Xi sat at the side while watching Mo Qing Huan with awe. As the others were looking at the fish, Bai Xi Xi felt a tug around her fishing rod. Her eyes widened in surprise. ¡°Brother Bai Qi!¡± She looked at her brother in rm. Swiftly, everyone¡¯s attention moved to Bai Xi Xi. Mo Qing Huan walked over to Bai Xi Xi and tried to help her. However, the look on her face changed when she realized that this fish was quite heavy. She turned to her husband with a look and He Rong quickly stepped forward to help. He Rong helped Bai Xi Xi to hold the fishing rod and yed tug with the fish. Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face started to sweat. However, her eyes remained focused. In the end, with the help of everyone else, the little girl managed to catch a red snapper. Seeing the size of the fish stunned them. Bai Xi Xi stared at the fish in Grandpa Li¡¯s hand with awe. It was quite big! The little girl had a bright smile on her face as everyone started to praise her. Chapter 597 - 597 Share a Room 597 Share a Room The group returned back to their hotel after having their lunch together. Seeing that Bai Xi Xi was tired, Bai Qi and Zhang Li Xue decided to take a rest and came out to y by the beach nearby the hotel when the sun was no longer as hot. They already nned to go out again with Mo Qing Huan and He Rong for dinner. Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin and Zhang Yi Hai decided to walk around the town just the two of them. Zhang Yi Hai had his arms around Fang Su JIn¡¯s shoulder. He held her close and tight as if not wanting to let her go. It was a rare chance for him to be intimate with his girlfriend. Naturally, they would not waste this chance to be together. Fang Su Jin had a camera in her hand and was busy taking a few photos of the scenery around the town that she could use for her paintings. The beach scenery was quite pretty and the building around the town had a lot of history. However, they both had just returned from the fishing trip as well. Therefore, after walking around for a bit, the couple decided to return to the hotel and rest. Fang Su Jin took out her key card to enter her room. Just as she pushed the door and entered, a certain someone sneaked into her room and closed the door behind him. ..... Fang Su Jin stared at Zhang Yi Hai in disbelief. There was a brief silence between them before Fang Su Jin finally spoke again, ¡°What are you doing?¡± Zhang Yi Hai raised a brow while shing his girlfriend a mischievous smile. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that we should return to the hotel room and rest?¡± Fang Su Jinughed. Her eyes narrowed as she looked at this tricky fox. ¡°I did say that we should rest. But Zhang Yi Hai, your room is next door.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a rare chance for us to go on a vacation together.¡± Zhang Yi Hai put on a pitiful look on her face. ¡°Su Jin, I want to stay with you.¡± Her eyes widened in surprise. Who would have thought that her boyfriend would know how to look pitiful? However, her heart quickly melted upon seeing the look on his face. She was really weak against Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s trick. Seeing that Fang Su Jin did not speak a word, Zhang Yi Hai approached her slowly but stopped himself before he reached her side. ¡°Actually, we can share a room. Why do you want to book two rooms? Wouldn¡¯t we get to save some money?¡± Fang Su Jinughed. She did not think that Zhang Yi Hai minded saving some money. ¡°Let¡¯s not forget that your sister is here as well,¡± she pointed out. She could already imagine how Zhang Li Xue was going to tease her if the two of them were sharing a room. Zhang Yi Hai still had a smile on his face. In his opinion, they were a couple and his sister would not think that it was strange if they were sharing a room. His sister might tease them a little bit, but she would know her limit. However, Fang Su Jin was too shy. Zhang Yi Hai could still remember how shy she was when they had to let their family know about their rtionship. In the end, he could only heave a sigh. ¡°It¡¯s alright. I can stille over to your roomter.¡± Zhang Yi Hai leaned over to peck at his girlfriend¡¯s lips. Fang Su Jin took a step back and looked at her boyfriend with her eyes wide. ¡°Why are youing to my roomter.¡± Zhang Yi Hai noticed the yful look in Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes. He stared at her for a while before inching closer to her. Each time that Fang Su Jin took a step back, Zhang Yi Hai would take a step forward. A gasp escaped her as her back hit the wall. Then, Fang Su Jin realized that she was trapped between Zhang Yi Hai and the wall. It seemed that something like this had happened in the past. The young man leaned over until the tip of his nose was almost touching hers. ¡°Su Jin, I miss you. Don¡¯t you... miss me?¡± Her heartbeat elerated. Fang Su Jin could feel the heat creeping down her face. Such a simple question could make her grow crazy. At this time Fang Su Jin suddenly recalled the few nights they spent together in Capital City. She lowered her gaze, wanting to look away from Zhang Yi Hai. However, the moment she moved, his lips were touching her forehead. Her forehead turned hot. Just as she was still thinking of a way to escape, Zhang Yi Hai ced his hand under her chin and lifted her face. ¡°Su Jin...¡± He lowered his voice, making it sound maic. Fang Su Jin raised her eyes to meet Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gaze. Then, she screamed internally upon looking at the handsome and seductive man. Actually, she was missing Zhang Yi Hai a lot. The man was right in front of her, but she still missed him a lot. Fang Su Jin thought that she was crazy to think like this. It made her realize how in love she was with this man. Her throat bobbed. After a brief hesitation, Fang Su Jin finally spoke, ¡°Well, I miss you too.¡± Slowly, the corner of his lips tilted into a smile. Fang Su Jin watched his face and thought that Zhang Yi Hai was really good at seducing her. He would coax her slowly until he get the answer he wanted. And Zhang Yi Hai did not take too long to coax her. Each time Fang Su Jin reminded herself not to give in too quickly, she would lose. After a while, Fang Su Jin was finally able to look away from his eyes. However, her gaze fell on his lips instead. Looking at the red and delicious lips made her lean over. Then, a breath of relief escaped her as their lips finally met in a kiss. Chapter 598 - 598 Do Bad Things 598 Do Bad Things Bai Xi Xi woke up after napping for more than an hour. She sat up on her bed and started to look around the room with a dazed look on her face. It took her a few seconds to recall that she was on a vacation with her brother and her sister-inw. In the morning, she followed her sister-inw¡¯s friend to go fishing and she managed to catch a few fish. The biggest one was a red snapper. Later, her brother took her back to the hotel to let her rest. He told her that they would go and y around the beach when the weather was not that hot. As the thought came to her mind, Bai Xi Xi rolled down from the bed and walked over to the balcony. Her eyes lit up upon seeing the beach. The water was blue and the sand was golden. In the past, Bai Xi Xi watched the television and saw the kids ying by the beach. It seemed that collecting shells and building sand castles is a must! Thinking of ying by the sea made her excited. Moreover, her brother and sister-inw will be with her as well. After watching the scenery for a while, Bai Xi Xi finally came out of her room. However, there was no one else in the living room. ..... Her brow furrowed. Bai Xi Xi shifted her gaze to the closed door in front of her and guessed that her brother and sister-inw should still be in the room, resting. She remembered that her sister-inw seemed a little tired after going on the fishing trip. After thinking about it for a while, Bai Xi Xi decided to watch the television at low volume as she waited for them toe out. Half an hourter, Bai Xi Xi finally heard some movement from the room. Soon, the door was pulled open and her brother appeared. Their gazes met and there was a hint of surprise on Bai Qi¡¯s face upon seeing his sister. ¡°Xi Xi? You¡¯re awake? Did you sleep well?¡± His eyes shifted to the television. Bai Qi realized that his little sister was watching some cartoon with the volume down. A faint smile turned on his face, knowing that his little sister did not want to disturb them resting. Then, Bai Qi remembered their promise to take Bai Xi Xi to y by the beachter. He looked out the window and thought that in a while, it should be suitable for them to y around the beach. ¡°Xi Xi, you can pack your bags with your clothes first,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Later, we will go to the beach together, alright?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded enthusiastically. Then, she looked at her brother¡¯s room and spoke, ¡°Brother Bai Qi, what about my sister-inw? Is she asleep?¡± Bai Xi Xi thought that if her sister-inw was too tired, then perhaps she should not disturb her. Of course, Bai Qi understood what his little sister was thinking. ¡°Your sister-inw is awake,¡± Bai Qi lied. ¡°She should be getting ready as well. Later, we¡¯ll head to the beach together, alright?¡± Bai Xi Xi did not suspect anything. She nodded before turning to her room to get ready. Last time, her sister-inw bought her a new swimming suit. Bai Xi Xi was nning to wear them to the beach. Meanwhile, Bai Qi watched as his sister returned to her room before he turned around and closed the door behind him. Initially, he nned to go out and grab some water. Who would have thought that he would run into his little sister? Bai Qi walked over to the bed and looked at his wife¡¯s sleeping figure. His gaze turned warm as he saw her tired face. After watching her enough, Bai Qi finally leaned over to kiss his wife on the cheek. His kiss made Zhang Li Xue turn her head to the other side to avoid him. Seeing this made himugh. The mattress sank as he sat down. Bai Qi stretched his hand to push away a few strands of hair from his wife¡¯s face. ¡°Li Xue?¡± ¡°No. Don¡¯t disturb me. I¡¯m tired. Let me sleep for a while longer.¡± His lips curled into a helpless smile. Earlier, he had juste out from a quick shower when a certain fairy was seducing him to do bad things. The little fairy suggested that they should take the chance while they were alone. However, after they rolled down the mattress, this little fairy was ming him for making her tired. ¡°Alright then. I will give you five more minutes,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Don¡¯t forget. We promised Xi Xi that we will take her to the beach to y.¡± He did not mind taking his little sister to the beach by himself and letting his wife sleep for a while longer. However, Bai Qi knew that Zhang Li Xue would be angry if he did not wake her up. His wife loved his little sister too much and would not bear to do anything to disappoint her. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes snapped open as she heard the little girl¡¯s name. She looked at her husband with her eyes wide. Then, she leaned on the bedside table to pick up her phone. A breath of relief escaped her upon noticing that it was not toote. Zhang Li Xue rubbed her eyes before turning to her husband again. ¡°What about Xi Xi? Is she awake?¡± ¡°She¡¯s already awake. Xi Xi was watching the television when I came out,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°I already told her to pack her bag. Then, we can go to the beach together.¡± Zhang Li Xue wanted to alight the bed to get ready. However, before her feet would touch the ground, Bai Qi moved to her side and carried her in his arms. ¡°Don¡¯t move. Since you¡¯re too tired, I¡¯ll carry you to the bathroom.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s body was still a little sore. Therefore, she linked her arms around Bai Qi¡¯s neck and let him carry her to the bathroom. Once he ced her feet on the floor, Zhang Li Xue leaned over to kiss Bai Qi on the lips. ¡°Help me to ask Yi Hai and Su Jin if they wanted to y at the beach together.¡± Bai Qi ran his fingers through his wife¡¯s hair. ¡°Un. I know.¡± Chapter 599 - 599 Applying Sunscreen 599 Applying Sunscreen Zhang Li Xue walked out of the room and found Bai Xi Xi waiting for her in the living room. The little girl was sitting on the chair with her legs swinging back and forth. Zhang Li Xue could see how much Bai Xi Xi was looking forward to ying around the beach. The little girl looked up when she sensed her presence. Then, Bai Xi Xi had a bright smile on her face. ¡°Xi Xi,¡± Zhang Li Xue called her name. ¡°Have you been waiting for me for too long?¡± Bai Xi Xi shook her head. ¡°Not too long. Did you have enough rest?¡± ¡°Un. I¡¯ve slept enough.¡± Zhang Li Xue said. The little girl jumped down from the chair and spoke, ¡°Should we go now?¡± A faint smile curled on her lips. Zhang Li Xue stretched her hand and Bai Xi Xi walked over to her side to hold her hand. Bai Qi returned from the kitchen and saw this scene. A helpless sigh escaped him upon seeing how close his little sister was with his wife. Just then, Zhang Li Xue raised her head to look at him. ..... Bai Qi quickly put away the look on his face. ¡°I¡¯ve talked to Yi Hai and Su Jin earlier. They said that they will meet us at the beach. We don¡¯t have to wait for them.¡± Her brow furrowed as she listened to her husband¡¯s words. ¡°Did they say that they will join us?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Bai Qi nodded. Zhang Li Xue thought that there was something going on between the couple. However, the thought quickly disappeared from her thought when she saw Bai Xi Xi. Knowing that the little girl was anticipating this trip to the beach, Zhang Li Xue decided not to think about her brother. Soon, the family of three left their suite and headed to the beach. They walked through the hotel¡¯s garden before finally arriving at the beach. Zhang Li Xue picked up a spot under an umbre and sat down. Before she allowed Bai Xi Xi to y at the beach, Zhang Li Xue did not forget to help the little girl to apply some sunscreen to her body. After reminding Bai Xi Xi not to go that far, the little girl left her bag on the seat and ran over to the beach. Bai Xi Xi ran to the water and watched as the wave touched her feet. Then, she started to y around in excitement. Zhang Li Xue watched the little girl from her seat and smiled. Seeing that Bai Xi Xi was happily put her in a good mood. Fortunately, there were not too many people at the beach at this time. It was easier for her to keep her eyes on Bai Xi Xi. ¡°Li Xue.¡± Hearing the voice, Zhang Li Xue looked up and met her husband¡¯s gaze. Bai Qi then leaned over and took the bottle from his wife¡¯s hand. His lips turned into a faint smile. ¡°Let me help you to put some sunscreen on your body.¡± Her brow rose. ¡°Doctor Bai, are you sure that you did not have another intention other than applying the sunscreen on my body?¡± There was a hint of tease in her voice. Bai Qi had a serious look on his face. ¡°Young miss, I¡¯m an honest person. I don¡¯t have any other intention than to help you.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed happily. She put on a serious look on her face as well, deciding to y along with him. ¡°Then, please help me to apply some sunscreen.¡± Zhang Li Xue took off her outer robe and sat up straight as she let Bai Qi apply the sunscreen to her body. Bai Qi rubbed his hand on his wife¡¯s shoulder and gradually, his hand went down to touch a certain sensitive spot on her body. A gasp escaped her. Zhang Li Xue looked at Bai Qi and spoke, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you¡¯re an honest person? Why are you touching my chest?¡± Bai Qi chuckled when he saw that his wife was still in the mood to y around. He could not help but be amused at her reaction. Seeing this, Bai Qi decided to tease her by touching her waist. Herughter reverberated. Worried that Bai Qi would continue to tickle her, Zhang Li Xue quickly grabbed his hand to stop him from moving around. The couple looked at each other. Then, suddenly, a glint appeared in Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes. She leaned over to her husband and whispered, ¡°Hubby, don¡¯t you think that role-ying could be quite interesting? Why don¡¯t we try this next?¡± Bai Qi was amused by his wife¡¯s idea. He could not deny that his body began to feel a little hot upon hearing her suggestion. ¡°What do you want to try?¡± His voice sounded a little hot as he was suppressing a certain urge. Then, the little fairy leaned over with a mischievous look on her face. ¡°Hubby, I can be whatever you wanted me to be.¡± His throat bobbed. Bai Qi was definitely tempted by this idea. Suddenly, a familiar cough was heard, snapping them out of their thoughts. The couple looked up and saw that Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin were walking over in their direction. ¡°Sister, brother-inw, I have to remind you both that this is a public ce,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke as he walked closer. ¡°Please restrain yourself from acting too intimately.¡± Zhang Li Xue gave her brother a lookover and clicked her tongue. ¡°I¡¯ll see if you can restrain yourself from Su Jin.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at the siblings with a gaze that said that she did not want to get involved in their sibling¡¯s quarrel. Seeing that the two of them had arrived, Bai Qi lowered his gaze to look at a certain part of his body and thought that this would be a good time for him to go and calm down. He looked at his wife and spoke, ¡°I¡¯ll go ahead and look at Xi Xi first.¡± Without waiting for them to reply, Bai Qi jogged over to his sister¡¯s side and convinced her to y in the water with him. Chapter 600 - 600 Collecting Seashells 600 Collecting Seashells As Bai Qi was apanying his little sister to y by the water, Zhang Li Xue sat under the umbre to chat with Fang Su Jin. Seeing that her brother was still around, Zhang Li Xue decided to assign him to buy them some fruit juice. Initially, Zhang Yi Hai wanted toin. However, seeing that his girlfriend wanted to drink some juice as well, Zhang Yi Hai took his wallet and walk around the beach to find a ce where he could get some juice for them. Zhang Li Xue looked at this scene and thought that it was interesting that she could use Fang Su Jin to get her little brother to do something for her. She silently decided to use Fang Su Jin¡¯s name the next time she needed something from her little brother. It did not take Zhang Yi Hai a long time to return with a few coconut juices in his hand. Zhang Li Xue took a few sips from the juice before deciding to leave Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin at the side. She walked over to the water, wanting to join Bai Qi and his little sister to swim. The moment she appeared at the side, Bai Qi started to ssh some water on her face. Then, the Bai siblings worked together to pull her into the water and the three of them started to y around together. As Bai Xi Xi did not know how to swim very well, Zhang Li Xue decided to teach her to swim. After learning for a bit, Bai Xi Xi decided to y by the sand to collect a few seashells as she had nned. Zhang Li Xue stayed in the water and swim around with Bai Qi. Although they were fooling around, the couple did not forget to keep their eyes on Bai Xi Xi. ..... Of course, Bai Xi Xi was sensible enough not to go too far from the adult. With a little shovel in her hand, Bai Xi Xi started to dig in the sand to look for a good seashell. Once they returned home, Bai Xi Xi nned to make a few craft projects using the seashell she found. If the craft turned up well, then, she will give them to both Zhang Li Xue and Li Qin Yao. Bai Xi Xi lowered her gaze as she continued to look for the shell. There was a little container at her side where she had kept the seashell she found. In this container, there were already several shapes and sizes of seashells. However, Bai Xi Xi thought that her collection was not enough. The light was blocked from her as she was concentrating to look for her seashell. Bai Xi Xi raised her head and saw that a little girl probably her age was looking at her inquiringly. ¡°Hey,¡± the little girl spoke. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Bai Xi Xi retracted her gaze. She did not want to pay attention to this neer. ¡°Are you collecting seashells?¡± The girl asked. Hearing her question, Bai Xi Xi quickly held the container of seashells tightly. She was afraid that this girl would take away her collection. After all, in her previous school, this was what her bully likes to do. The girl crouched down beside her and looked at her with a smile. Then, she looked into the container and spoke, ¡°Hey, the seashells you collected are quite pretty.¡± Bai Xi Xi frowned, wondering if she should run over to her brother¡¯s side. Then, Bai Xi Xi remembered that this time, even if someone bullied her, her brother and sister-inw will be around to protect her. She turned around and was relieved to find that she was not too far from them. Moreover, Brother Yi Hai and Sister Su Jin too were around. With this thought in mind, Bai Xi Xi became a little braver. Unexpectedly, the other girl stretched her hand and hand over a pretty seashell. ¡°This is for you. Hello, my name is Lu Jiao. Can I help you to collect seashells?¡± Bai Xi Xi looked at the girl warily. After a brief hesitation, Bai Xi Xi finally nodded. Lu Jiao had a bright smile on her face. ¡°That¡¯s great. Then, what is your name? How can I call you?¡± ¡°Xi Xi. My name is Bai Xi Xi.¡± Lu Jiao looked at Bai Xi Xi and smiled. ¡°Xi Xi, you are cute.¡± Her cheek reddened. Bai Xi Xi did not expect that this girl would suddenly praise her. ¡°Well, you are cute as well,¡± Bai Xi Xi spoke shyly. ¡°Xi Xi, how old are you?¡± Lu Jiao decided to chat with her as she began to help Bai Xi Xi to look for some seashells. ¡°This year, I¡¯m seven years old.¡± ¡°Then, I¡¯m a year older than you. Xi Xi, you can call me sister.¡± At the side, Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi were watching Bai Xi Xi worriedly. They both know that it was not easy for Bai Xi Xi to make friends. Zhang Li Xue heard from Bai Xi Xi¡¯s teacher that Bai Xi Xi was a quiet student. Other than her deskmate, Bai Xi Xi would not talk to anyone else unless necessary. Seeing that Bai Xi Xi had started to chat with the new girl and was collecting seashells together made them both feel at ease. Zhang Li Xue swam close to Bai Qi and spoke, ¡°Do you think Xi Xi is starting to make a friend?¡± ¡°Mhm... It seemed like it.¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°This is good, isn¡¯t it?¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh as she saw the smile on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face. Initially, Bai Xi Xi was still keeping her guard up against this girl. However, this girl seemed to be good at making friends. In just a short time, she could make Bai Xi Xi like her. Zhang Li Xue thought that the ability to befriend someone you only met could also be counted as a talent. ¡°It will take time, but I trust that soon, Xi Xi will be brave enough to make a lot of friends,¡± Bai Qi said. Chapter 601 - 601 Pampering Their Wives 601 Pampering Their Wives Zhang Li Xue could not help but notice that Bai Xi Xi has been in quite a good mood. The little girl was holding the container full of seashells with a bright smile on her face. It could be seen that the little girl liked the new friend she made. Seeing this, Zhang Li Xue caught Bai Xi Xi in her arms and hugged her tightly, causing the little girl to giggle happily. Her white teeth were showing. ¡®Xi Xi, are you happy?¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded enthusiastically. ¡°Un. I¡¯m very happy.¡± ¡°Did you make a new friend earlier?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°I saw the girl helping you to collect some seashells. What is her name?¡± ¡°Sister Lu Jiao is a year older than me,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°She said that her family came to this hotel for a vacation too. However, her family was nning to head home tomorrow morning.¡± Bai Xi Xi raised the container in her hand. ¡°Sister-inw, we collected a lot of seashells. Don¡¯t you think that it¡¯s pretty?¡± Zhang Li Xue stayed with Bai Xi Xi and chatted with her about her new friend. Although they only met briefly, they chatted a lot about a lot of things. Lu Jiao knew that she was the eldest and decided to give Bai Xi Xi a few tips to excel at school. The two of them became friends just like that. However, they both knew that they won¡¯t be able to meet each other again. ..... From where she was seated, Zhang Li Xue could see Lu Jiao and her parents walking together happily. Coincidently, Mother Lu looked up and met Zhang Li Xue¡¯s gaze. The two of them exchanged a polite nod before the Lu family walked away to return to the hotel. Zhang Li Xue and the others hung around the beach for a long time. Seeing that the sky would turn darker soon, the group finally decided to return to their hotel room. In the morning, they agreed to have dinner with Mo Qing Huan and He Rong. Mo Qing Huan nned to take them to her family¡¯s vi where her grandparents were staying. Earlier, they had caught some fish and Mo Qing Huan thought that it would be best to let the cook at her grandparent¡¯s vi prepare the fish. Since there was a group of them, it was decided for they to have a barbecue around the family¡¯spound. The Mo family vi was beside the beach. Having a barbecue party at night by the beach should be quite interesting. Zhang Li Xue and the others waited in the hotel¡¯s lobby for a while before He Rong came to pick them up in a luxury MPV belonging to Mo Qing Huan¡¯s grandfather. Then, He Rong drove them back to the vi where Mo Qing Huan was waiting for them. When they arrived at the vi, Mo Qing Huan was already waiting for them. The Mo family and the Zhang family were friends. There were many times that they helped each other whenever one of them encountered a troublesome situation. Because of that Zhang Li Xue and the others decided to greet Mo Qing Huan¡¯s grandparents with the small gift that her parents had prepared earlier. Li Qin Yao heard that Zhang Li Xue and the others were going to visit Z Town to y with Mo Qing Huan and decided to pack a little something to give to the elderly. After exchanging a few words, Mo Qing Huan took them to the back where the helpers had already set up the barbecue party. The grill was turned on and the fairy lights were brightening the area. The sound of the waves and the gentle wind was very rxing. The boys quickly took the role to grill some seafood on the griller. Bai Xi Xi heard that the fish they grilled were the ones that they caught early in the morning. She looked at the griller and saw that the big fish she caught earlier was alreadyying on the griller without moving. She thought that the fish was quite pitiful. However, its flesh was very delicious and fresh. In the end, Bai Xi Xi could not help but to eat a few more bites. The group continued to chat happily as they gathered around the ce. He Rong knew that his wife liked crab very much. As he sat there to chat with Bai Qi and Zhang Yi Hai about his business, He Rong did not forget to help his wife to peel the crab for her. In the end, he went back to his wife¡¯s side with a te of crab flesh. Mo Qing Huan would only need a slice of bread to eat the crab with the sauce that the cook had prepared earlier. Meanwhile, Bai Qi was busy grilling some chicken wings for his wife and little sister. Zhang Yi Hai saw that the two men were busy pampering their wives and thought that he should not stay idle as well. In the end, he went to Fang Su Jin¡¯s side with a te of peeled prawns. Fang Su Jin received a te of prawns and vegetables with a puzzled look on her face. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, what are you doing?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you like prawns?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. He leaned over and whispered. ¡°I peeled them myself. Su Jin, you have to eat them well.¡± He knew that Fang Su Jin liked vegetables. However, he thought that putting a bit of vegetables on her te did not seem like hard work. Fang Su Jin had a shy smile on her face. She took a bite of the prawn before feeding Zhang Yi Hai a piece. After a while, Fang Su Jin finally realized that both Zhang Li Xue and He Rong were eating the food that their husbands had prepared. Seeing this made Fang Su Jinugh. How can she not understand what her boyfriend was thinking? The man was someone who liked to show off his affection. Therefore, he was not willing to lose out to the others. Still, the te of peeled prawns made her happy and Fang Su Jin could not help but to eat a little more. Chapter 602 - 602 Su Jin’s Room 602 Su Jin¡¯s Room The group stayed at the Mo family vi for a long time before they finally headed back. By the time they arrived at the hotel, Bai Xi Xi was too tired and decided to head into her room to sleep earlier. Anyway, her brother and sister-inw had promised that they wille out and y by the beach again the next morning. Bai Qi headed to the bathroom to take a shower. After standing by the griller for a long time, he thought that his body smelled of smoke. After a while, Bai Qi came out again with the scent of shower gel on his body. He looked around the room and found his wife looking at her phone. Zhang Li Xue raised her head and met his gaze. Then, she stood up and spoke, ¡°Hubby, do you have medicine for stomach ache?¡± Her husband was a doctor and he would often carry a small pouch of medicine whenever they were traveling around. Zhang Li Xue thought that her husband was like a convenient pharmacy. Hearing her question made him frown. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Is your stomach hurting?¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled. ¡°It¡¯s not me. It¡¯s Su Jin. She said that she had eaten quite a lot and her stomach was hurting.¡± The frown on Bai Qi¡¯s face quickly disappeared. Hearing that it was not his wife who was in pain made him feel more at ease. ..... ¡°Hold on. I¡¯ll go and find them.¡± Bai Qi turned around and rummaged through his bag. Then, he returned to Zhang Li Xue¡¯s side with a packet of medicine in his hand. There was already an instruction written on the package. However, Bai Qi still exined the dosage to his wife. After listening to her husband, Zhang Li Xue grabbed her coat and waved the small package in her hand. ¡°Wait for me here. I¡¯ll go and send the medicine to Su Jin.¡± Initially, Bai Qi wanted to volunteer and send the medicine over. However, the other party was his wife¡¯s friend and it did not seem appropriate for him to go. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll wait for you. Don¡¯t take too long to chat with Su Jin.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed upon hearing her husband¡¯s words. She leaned over and pecked his cheek. ¡°Hubby, remember to miss me.¡± Before Bai Qi could react, his wife had already run to the door and escaped, leaving him standing in the middle of the room with a silly smile on her face. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue was heading to Fang Su Jin¡¯s room at the end of the corridor. She pressed the doorbell and waited for a while. The door swung open. However, the person who was standing in front of her was not Fang Su Jin. Zhang Li Xue stared at the young man in front of her and smiled. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, what are you doing here?¡± She took a step back to look at the number on the door. ¡°This... isn¡¯t this Su Jin¡¯s room?¡± The young man had a shy look on his face. However, he knew that he could not give his sister a chance to tease him. ¡°Sister, this is my girlfriend¡¯s room. Why can¡¯t I be here?¡± In fact, Zhang Yi Hai was starting to regret that he had opened the door without checking. Earlier, he had called housekeeping and asked for them to deliver an extra pillow. He had thought that the person who was pressing the doorbell was someone from housekeeping. Therefore, he did not think too much when he volunteered to open the door. Who would have thought that his sister would appear in front of him? Zhang Li Xue narrowed her eyes at her brother. Just then, the housekeeping staff walked over and looked at the siblings. Then, the staff looked at Zhang Yi Hai and handed him the extra pillow that he had requested. Zhang Yi Hai took the pillow from the staff and watched as the person left. Suddenly, there was a long, awkward silence between the siblings. He thought that it was normal for him to appear in his girlfriend¡¯s room. However, now that his sister was in front of him, Zhang Yi Hai suddenly did not know how to react. The mischievous smile on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face stretched out. ¡°Yi Hai, you¡¯re staying over with Su Jin?¡± Zhang Yi Hai coughed. ¡°There¡¯s nothing wrong with me staying over, right?¡± Looking at the expression on her brother¡¯s face already gave her the answer to the questions that she wanted to ask. ¡°But sister, what are you doing here?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. Then, he eyed his sister suspiciously. ¡°It can¡¯t be that you are leaving my brother-inw¡¯s side toe and chat with your friend, right?¡± ¡°You are thinking too much.¡± Zhang Li Xue rolled her eyes. She took out the packet of medicine in her hand and passed it over to her brother. ¡°Su Jin said she ate a bit too much and now her stomach is ufortable. This is the medicine from Bai Qi.¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at the packet of medicine with a frown as he listened to the instruction from his sister. ¡°Alright. Remember not to sleep toote,¡± Zhang Li Xue reminded him. ¡°Tomorrow, we still have to wake up early. Huan Huan said she is going to take us around the town.¡± After exchanging a few more words, Zhang Li Xue finally left the room to return to her husband¡¯s side. Zhang Yi Hai watched as his sister returned to her room before he finally closed the door. When he turned around, Zhang Yi Hai saw his girlfriend walking out of the bathroom. He put the pillow on the bed before walking over to his girlfriend. ¡°Here. Your medicine. Su Jin, are you still feeling ufortable?¡± Fang Su Jin stared at the packet of medicine and frowned. ¡°Where did you get this?¡± ¡°My sister came over to deliver them a while ago,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. Her eyes widened. ¡°Your sister came over?¡± Fang Su Jin inhaled a deep breath upon seeing the young man nodding. The two of them were sneaking around. Fang Su Jin thought that she could hide from her friend. Who would have thought that Zhang Li Xue would still know that Zhang Yi Hai was staying over? Chapter 603 - 603 Are You Still Interested in Role-Playing? 603 Are You Still Interested in Role-ying? Zhang Li Xue returned to her room again with a smile on her face. The moment she saw Bai Qi, Zhang Li Xue decided that she had to share with him the piece of gossip. Bai Qi saw the smile on his wife¡¯s face and thought that something good had happened when she visited her friend. He walked over to his wife¡¯s side and wrapped his arms around his wife¡¯s waist. ¡°Why do you look so happy?¡± He could not help but lean over and kiss the tip of her nose ¡°Hubby, guess what happened?¡± Bai Qi raised a brow and waited for his wife to tell him what happened. Hearing that his wife had caught Zhang Yi Hai in Fang Su Jin¡¯s room made him chuckle. His wife was already thinking of teasing the couple when they saw each other again in the morning. After a while, Zhang Li Xue looked up again and spoke, ¡°Hubby, how far do you think the two of them had gone?¡± Zhang Li Xue was still pondering about her best friend¡¯s rtionship when she felt the arms around her waist tighten. She looked up and saw that a certain someone was looking at her with a dangerous glint in her eyes. This scene made her stunned for a while. ..... It seemed that she did not do anything other than tell her husband some gossip. How did her Doctor Bai was looking at her like this? Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze and saw that she was now seated in Bai Qi¡¯sp. Earlier, she was talking to her husband in excitement and she had moved around in his arms a little bit. Who would have thought that this was enough to provoke her husband? ¡°Let¡¯s not care about them.¡± Bai Qi whispered. His voice sounded a little deep and maic. It was enough to make his wife¡¯s ears pregnant. ¡°My wife, how about thinking about how far we should goter?¡± Noticing that she seemed to be in a dangerous position, Zhang Li Xue began to look around for a chance to escape. However, Bai Qi already knew what was going on in her mind. He hugged his wife tightly, giving her no chance to escape. ¡°Zhang Li Xue, are you still interested in role-ying?¡± Bai Qi raised a brow. He could still remember his wife¡¯s suggestion at the beach earlier and thought that it was interesting for the to try. His body would grow excited each time he thought about this idea. Zhang Li Xue stared back at her husband helplessly, wondering why he still member what they talked about at the beach earlier. However, as she met Bai Qi¡¯s gaze, Zhang Li Xue could not help but think that this idea sounded quite interesting as well. After all, the two of them had never yed this way before. Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze but did not answer. Suddenly, she put a hand on her chest and looked up at Bai QI again with a painful look on her face. ¡°Doctor Bai, my chest is hurting.¡± His expression changed the moment he heard her words. Anyway, Zhang Li Xue would sometimes call her Doctor Bai. Therefore, Bai Qi would never suspect that his wife would be teasing him at this moment. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± His brow furrowed. ¡°Where does it hurt? How is it hurting?¡± He held his wife¡¯s hand and tried to move it from her chest so that he could take a look at the pain. Just as he was about to unbutton her shirt, Zhang Li Xue let out a soft yelp. Bai Qi started to worry, thinking that his touch was putting her in pain. He looked up to meet her gaze, wanting to ask more questions. However, Bai Qi was quick to notice the look in his wife¡¯s eyes. That mischievous look... although it appeared briefly, he could still see them. It was then that he figured out what was going on. Bai Qi did not know whether he shouldugh or cry. It seemed that his wife had gotten into her character very quickly. ¡°Doctor Bai, it really hurts.¡± Bai Qi decided to y along with this mischievous wife. He looked at her seriously and asked, ¡°Where does it hurt?¡± ¡°Here.¡± Zhang Li Xue pointed at her chest to Bai Qi. Then, she looked at him with a pitiful look in her eyes and spoke, ¡°Doctor Bai, why don¡¯t you help me to rub it?¡± He lowered his gaze and suddenly, his eyes started to darken. Because Zhang Li Xue was moving around a little bit, the front of her shirt was opened and he could see the exciting scenery. His throat bobbed. Then, Bai Qi leaned over to kiss her lips. His hand was touching her chest as he gave her a rub. His movement was too sudden, causing her to moan. Then, he pulled away again to look at his wife. ¡°Stay still. Let me rub for you so you won¡¯t be in pain.¡± The two of them were looking into each other¡¯s eyes while his hand got under her shirt. A certain doctor started to rub his patient¡¯s chest while observing her expression. Zhang Li Xue thought that there was something about this pose that made her a little excited. Her body heated up and she could not help but push her body forward so that Bai Qi could continue to touch her. Seeing the way her lips parted made him smile. He could see that his wife was enjoying his touch. ¡°Is itfortable?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Then, does it still hurt?¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t hurt.¡± Zhang Li Xue admitted truthfully. Hearing this, Bai Qi quickly retracted his hand. ¡°Since you are feeling better, then we should stop.¡± Her eyes widened in surprise. Swiftly, Zhang Li Xue caught Bai Qi¡¯s hand again and ced it on her chest. ¡°No.¡± She stared back at him with an innocent look on her face. ¡°Hubby, we should continue.¡± Bai Qi let out a chuckle. Then, he decided toply with his wife¡¯s wishes. Chapter 604 - 604 She Has to Come 604 She Has to Come After spending their time in Z Town for a few days, the group finally returned to Y City. Seeing Bai Xi Xi¡¯s cheerful smile when they returned from the trip made them feel delighted that they decided to g on this trip. It could be seen that Bai Xi Xi really enjoyed the trip to the beach. Later, Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi both agreed that they should bring the little girl to go out a little more. Perhaps, after seeing the world and meeting a lot of people, Bai Xi Xi would no longer be afraid of making new friends. The most important thing at this moment was to let her have a little bit of confidence and build her trust in kids around her age. When Li Qin Yao knew what her daughter was worried about, she decided to ask Bai Xi Xi what she was interested in learning. She nned to send Bai Xi Xi to learn and made friends at the same time. Li Qin Yao¡¯s expression stiffened when she heard the little girl¡¯s answer. Unexpectedly, the little girl nned to learn to y basketball. Li Qin Yao looked at Bai Xi Xi with aplicated gaze. She had thought that the little girl would be different than her daughter. Who would have thought that Bai Xi Xi wanted to learn basketball too? However, they thought that perhaps, this might be a good idea. ..... After all, basketball is a type of sport that would require teamwork. She will have to learn to make friends and get along with the kids her age to y basketball. Of course, both Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi could coach her as well, but without ying and practicing with the kids her age, Bai Xi Xi might not improve. Therefore, Bai Xi Xi was sessfully sent to basketball ss. In the beginning, Bai Xi Xi was a little shy. But after going to the lesson a few more times, she began to make friends with the kids. Seeing this made them all feel more at ease. Of course, the happiest was Bai Qi. He was often busy with his job at the hospital. But his wife and inws were very understanding. Ever since he met with Zhang Li Xue again, the burden on his shoulder had gradually lessened. Bai Xi Xi has be more like the girl her age because of the people who surrounded her. In the morning, Zhang li Xue headed to the office and was busying herself in the office to look at the documents that her father had asked her to look at. Not too long ago, her father had wanted her to be in charge of the hotel building in another city. However, because of the ident, this matter was dyed for a few months. Although her father would not let her visit the site again, it did not mean that she could not follow the development of the hotel building closely. Because of the earthquake, there would be a lot of work to do. Zhang Li Xue was looking at the quotation when someone came to knock on her door. Without looking up, Zhang Li Xue allowed the person toe in. The door was pushed open and the sound of footsteps approaching finally make her look up. Seeing that her brother was standing in front of her surprised her. ¡°Yi Hai, what are you doing here?¡± Now that Zhang Yi Hai was done with his study, he decided to concentrate on his ownpany with his friends instead of joining thepany¡¯s business. Since then, Zhang Yi Hai had rarely appeared at the hotel. ¡°Dad forgot to take some documents and Mom wanted me to help her deliver them to him,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. He sauntered into the room and took a seat on the chair across from his sister. ¡°Are you busy?¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a long sigh. ¡°There are a few documents that Dad asked me to look at. I think there are a lot of things that I did not understand.¡± She looked at her brother again and smiled. ¡°Do you want to help?¡± His smile turned up. ¡°Sister, you have to work hard.¡± Zhang Yi Haiughed upon seeing the unhappy look on his sister¡¯s face. He put down a paper bag on his sister¡¯s desk and continued, ¡°Mom knew that you were busy and worry that you are not eating enough. She wanted me to send you some food.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes lit up. She took the paper bag and peeked to look into it. There were some sandwiches that her mother had prepared. ¡°Sister, don¡¯t just work hard. Remember to eat your food as well,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. His brow furrowed as he recalled how he had found out that his sister had fainted because of a gastric problem. Later, they heard that it was another problem. However, it did not mean that they would stop worrying about Zhang Li Xue¡¯s habit to skip eating whenever she was busy. Zhang Li Xue smiled brightly. ¡°Mom made this. Of course, I will have to eat thister.¡± Zhang Yi Hai watched his sister and narrowed his eyes as if warning his sister not to forget about this matter. Now that he had aplished his mission to deliver some food, Zhang Yi Hai stood up again, wanting to leave. After a few steps, Zhang Yi Hai paused to look at his sister again. ¡°I almost forgot. A few days ago, I received an email from my university, wanting to confirm my attendance at the graduation. Sister, are you and my brother-inwing as well?¡± ¡°Mmm... I will first have to check whether he would be busy on the date. I will let you knowter,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Her lips curled up and her eyes turned crescent. ¡°Is Su Jining as well?¡± ¡°She has toe.¡± Zhang Yi Hai had a serious look on his face. The two siblings talked for a while before Zhang Yi Hai finally left. Then, Zhang Li Xue took out the sandwich that her mother had packed for her and nned to eat them while looking at the documents. Zhang Li Xue happily took a bite of the egg sandwiches and frowned. It seemed that the sandwich her mother made this time tasted a little strange... Chapter 605 - 605 Another Unexpected Guest 605 Another Unexpected Guest On that day, Zhang Yi Hai was not the only one who came to visit Zhang Li Xue at her office. In the evening, Zhang Li Xue received another unexpected guest. After looking at a few documents, Zhang Li Xue began to forget the time again. Many of the staff had already clocked off from work, but Zhang Li Xue sat in her office and continued to look at her documents. The knock on her door snapped her to her senses. Zhang Li Xue merely nced at the door and told the person toe in. Then, she continued to look at her documents as the person pushed the door and walked in. There was a part of that document that caught her interest. Because of that, Zhang Li Xue did not look up to look at the person. However, she quickly noticed that the person had not said a word for a long time. Her brow furrowed. Then, Zhang Li Xue began to raise her head. When she saw who it was, the frown on her face quickly disappeared. Her eyes lit up and the corner of her lips raised. The person who came to her office this time was Bai Qi. ..... Seeing the man¡¯s smiling face, Zhang Li Xue finally stood up and walked over to his side. ¡°Why are you here?¡± She nced at her wristwatch and thought that it was still too early for Bai Qi to get off work. Wait. Her hubby was supposed to work the night shift today. Otherwise, she would look at the time and head back home earlier. ¡°Another colleague wanted to change his schedule with me,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°I decided to get off a little early ande to pick you up from work. Fortunately, you are still here.¡± Just as he finished saying those words, Zhang Li Xue arrived by his side and wrapped her arms around his waist. Her head rested on his chest as she listened to his heartbeat. It was a rare chance for Bai Qi to visit her at her office. Therefore, Zhang Li Xue was especially excited to see himing. Bai Qi chuckled. He stroked his wife¡¯s head a few times before lowering his head to kiss the top of her head. Seeing how happy she was upon seeing him made him smile. ¡°I thought that we could have dinner outside before going back,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°But if you are busy¡ª¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright,¡± Zhang Li Xue answered before Bai Qi could finish his sentence. ¡°It¡¯s already time to clock off from work. I can continue to look at the documents tomorrow.¡± A faint sigh escaped him. I don¡¯t mind waiting for you for a while.¡± His eyes were gentle as he looked at his wife. Bai Qi would always remember how Zhang Li Xue would wait for him in his office whenever he was busy at work. His wife would not mind spending her time at his office and waiting for hours. Of course, Bai Qi would not mind waiting for her today. Without letting Bai Qi say another word, Zhang Li Xue quickly turned around to tidy up her desk. Then, less than five minutester, Zhang Li Xue went to Bai Qi¡¯s side with her purse in hand. ¡°I¡¯m ready. Let¡¯s go. Where are you taking me?¡± Bai Qiughed at her expression. Of course, he was happy that his wife was looking forward to going out with him. ¡°Let¡¯s have dinner first. Then, we can stay at the apartment tonight.¡± He lowered his head to kiss her lips. Something that he had looked forward to the moment he saw her earlier. ¡°I already talked to Mom about this.¡± Zhang Li Xue did not have any objection. She held Bai Qi¡¯s hand and the two of them left the office together. She decided to leave her vehicle at the hotel and took Bai Qi¡¯s car instead. Once they were in the car, the couple began to chat about their days. Zhang Li Xue listened to Bai Qi telling her about his recent paperwork with full concentration. Although she did not understand much about it, Zhang Li Xue would always like listening to Bai Qi talk. Then, Zhang Li Xue would tell him about the project she was in charge of. Once she had finished saying a few things, Bai Qi nced at his wife again and asked, ¡°You have been quite busy these past few days. Did you remember to eat your meal?¡± Zhang Li Xue batted her eyes, shing him an innocent look. ¡°Of course, I did.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Bai Qi raised a brow. ¡°What did you eat today?¡± Bai Qi had previously heard from his inws that his wife had this habit where she would forget to eat her meal whenever she was busy. Because of that, she had a stomach problem. ¡°My mom send me some sandwiches for lunch,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I ate them while looking at the documents.¡± His wife was looking at him with a pair of adorable eyes. Seeing this, Bai Qi knew that he would not have the heart to scold her even if she skipped her meal. Fortunately, his mother-inw understood her daughter well and decided to send some food to her instead. Otherwise, his wife would skip her meal again. ¡°How was it? Delicious?¡± Zhang Li Xue thought about the sandwiches that her mother had made for her. ¡°Of course, it¡¯s delicious.¡± She had always liked whatever it is that her mother prepared for her. Then, a few secondster, Zhang Li Xue recalled the taste of the egg sandwiches and her brow furrowed. ¡°But I think that the taste is a little strange.¡± ¡°How strange?¡± Bai Qi frowned. Zhang Li Xue snapped out of her thought when she heard Bai Qi¡¯s question. Earlier, she had thought that the egg sandwiches smelled a little bad. However, if she said this to Bai Qi, the man would start to worry about the food she ate. Zhang Li Xue decided that it was best not to say anything about this to him. Anyway, she had already eaten her sandwiches and did not experience any stomach ache. The food that her mother sent to her should be fine, right? ¡°Mmm... Maybe Mommy added some new ingredients,¡± Zhang Li Xue came up with an excuse. ¡°I did not notice what it was. I¡¯ll ask Mommy when we get home.¡± Chapter 606 - 606 Starving the Whole Day? 606 Starving the Whole Day? The two of them decided to visit the restaurant to have dinner together. Initially, Bai Qi thought that his wife would surely want to visit her favorite restaurant to eat her favorite chicken wings. However, this time, Zhang Li Xue told him that she was craving to eat something else. After looking at the suggestion on the website, they decided to visit a small restaurant run by an elderly couple nearby their apartment. They looked at the menu and Zhang Li Xue ordered hot and spicy noodles. The noodles were springy and the soup was great and vorful. However, looking at the red color of the soup made Bai Qi worry about his wife¡¯s stomach. He knew that Zhang Li Xue did not eat that much for lunch and worried that the spiciness would upset her stomach. As Zhang Li Xue began to eat, Bai Qi continued to keep her eyes on her. If her eyes started to grow misty and her nose reddened, he will pull that bowl of noodles away from her. Fortunately, he did not see this scene. In fact, Zhang Li Xue seemed to be enjoying her noodles. After a while, Bai Qi took a sip of her soup and was finally at ease that the noodles were not as spicy as he had thought. Perhaps, she was really hungry. After all, she only had some egg sandwiches that her mother had sent to her. But Zhang Li Xue ate her noodles quickly and drained the soup. She then put down her chopsticks with a satisfied look on her face. Seeing this made Bai Qi chuckle. It was rare to see Zhang Li Xue finishing her meal before him. There was still half of the noodles left in his bowl. ..... Bai Qi swallowed his food and leaned over to his wife. ¡°Are you sure you¡¯ve eaten something for lunch? Why do you look as if you have been starving for the whole day?¡± There was a tinge of pink on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s cheek as she had eaten hot and spicy food. Hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words, Zhang Li Xue batted her eyes innocently and spoke, ¡°Hubby, what are you talking about? I ate the noodles quickly because they are just too good.¡± Bai Qi heaved a helpless sigh. He was about to continue eating his noodles when he noticed that Zhang Li Xue has been eyeing his bowl. Her lips were slightly parted. It seemed as if she was going to droll in a while. Bai Qi watched his wife for a while and spoke, ¡°Do you want to take a bite?¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Can I?¡¯ ¡°Of course, you can.¡± Bai Qi pushed his bowl to Zhang Li Xue and watched as she ate his noodles happily. After a few bites, his wife had this look as if she was unwilling to part with his bowl of noodles. A chuckle escaped him. ¡°If you want to, you can finish the noodles for me.¡± Zhang Li Xue hesitated. Bai Qi¡¯s words were tempting her. After staring at the bowl of noodles for a long time, her stomach started to grumble again. However, after a while, Zhang Li Xue pushed the bowl to Bai Qi again. ¡°It¡¯s alright. This is yours.¡± ¡°You know that I would not mind.¡± ¡°No. I can¡¯t let you be hungry.¡± ¡°Then, I¡¯ll order some snacks,¡± Bai Qi said. He looked at the table beside him and whispered, ¡°Their dumplings looked delicious as well.¡± Zhang Li Xue followed his gaze and suddenly thought that she wanted to try them as well. In the end, Bai Qi ordered another te of dumplings. Zhang Li Xue finished his bowl of noodles before eating two pieces of dumplings. When they left the restaurant, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s stomach was too full, but she had a satisfied look on her face. Bai Qi was happy that his wife seemed to have a good appetite. However, because Zhang Li Xue had eaten a little too much for dinner, Bai Qi suggested they walk around the area for a while just to let her digest the food in her stomach. Only then did they both head back to their apartment. Bai Qi parked his vehicle at his usual parking spot and turned to his wife. A helpless look appeared on his face when he saw the tired look on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face. He reached to touch her hand and pressed his lips at her palm. ¡°Alright. We¡¯re here. Let¡¯s go back to our apartment first. Then, you can sleep.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her husband with a sleepy look on her face and hummed. Bai Qi helped his wife to alight from the car and supported her body as they went back to their apartment. Seeing that his wife was tired, Bai Qi sent her to the bathroom for a quick shower while he tidied up the ce. It has been a few days since they returned to the apartment. Of course, Bai Qi wanted to tidy up the space and make his wifefortable. When Zhang Li Xue came out of the bathroom, Bai Qi had already changed the bed sheet. ¡°Hubby...¡± Zhang Li Xue walked over to his side and wrapped her arms around his waist. ¡°I¡¯m sleepy.¡± Seeing the look on her face made him chuckle. Bai Qi led her to the dressing table and let her sit down. ¡°Alright. You can go and sleep. But let me help you to dry your hair first.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded obediently. ¡°Oh.¡± The whirring sound and Bai Qi¡¯s touch was making her sleepier. By the time Bai Qi was done with her long hair, Zhang Li Xue was already asleep. A faint sigh escaped him. Bai Qi stared at his wife for a while with a gentle smile on his face. He put down the hair dryer on the table before leaning over to carry his wife in his arms. Bai Qi tucked her into bed and kissed her forehead. He watched as she was sleeping for a while before finally turning around and heading to the bathroom to take a shower. Chapter 607 - 607 Retching 607 Retching The next morning, Bai Qi woke up in the morning to find his little fairy nestled in his arms. A faint smile curled on his lips as he watched her sleeping visage. Bai Qi stayed to watch his wife¡¯s face for a while before he finally leaned over to kiss her on the lips. Zhang Li Xue frowned at his kiss. Then, she turned around and continued to sleep. Seeing this made Bai Qiugh. He hugged his wife for a while before deciding to wake up. Although he might be on his day off, Zhang Li Xue still needed to head to work in a while. Bai Qi nned to prepare breakfast for his wife and perhaps packed some snacks for her to eat when she was hungry. Then, he nned to visit her at the office and apany her for lunch. After washing his face, Bai Qi went into the kitchen and started to look into the refrigerator. There were not many ingredients, but Bai Qi thought that it should be enough for him to prepare some porridge for his wife. It did not take him too long to prepare some breakfast. Just as Bai Qi was setting up the table, he finally heard some movement from their bedroom. A gentle smile appeared on his lips. Usually, Zhang Li Xue would hurriedly look for him in the kitchen when she noticed that he was not in bed. Therefore, Bai Qi continued to arrange the food on the table as he waited for his wife toe out. ..... However, after waiting for a while, the person he was waiting for did not appear by his side. Instead, his ears picked up the sound of her footstep in the bedroom. It sounded as if he was running over to the bathroom. His brow furrowed when he heard the sound of her retching. Bai Qi dropped whatever he was doing and went to look for his wife. He found her in the bathroom. Zhang Li Xue stood in front of the toilet bowl as she continued to throw up. Seeing this, Bai Qi began to panic. He went over to her side and gathered her long hair in his hand. Then, with his free hand, Bai Qi stroked his wife¡¯s back, hoping that it would soothe her. A look of distress appeared on his face as he watched her continue vomiting. After a few minutes, Zhang Li Xue finally stopped retching. Bai Qi¡¯s heart was hurting when he saw his wife¡¯s paled face. He grabbed a clean towel and started to wipe her face. Then, he led her to the sink and let her rinse her mouth and wash her face. He watched his wife while he continued to stroke her long hair. ¡°How are you feeling now?¡± Zhang Li Xue shed a weak smile. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Of course, Bai Qi did not believe in her words. His wife¡¯s eyes were a little misty and her face paled. How can she say that she¡¯s fine? However, seeing that she had not thrown up again Bai Qi was finally at ease. ¡°Could it be something that you eat yesterday?¡± Bai Qi asked. ¡°Perhaps. I did eat too much for dinner and my stomach is ufortable.¡± Seeing the color returning to her face, Bai Qi then carried his wife into the bedroom. He took out the blood pressure machine that he kept in the house to check on his wife. A breath of relief escaped him upon seeing that everything was normal. ¡°Let¡¯s go and have breakfast first,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°If you started to feel unwell again, we will go to the hospital.¡± At this time Bai Qi was d that he was on his day off. He thought that at least, he could look after his wife and care for her. Zhang Li Xue wanted to argue and tell her husband that she was fine. But when she saw the worried look on Bai Qi¡¯s face, Zhang Li Xue decided to y along. ¡°Alright.¡± Under Bai Qi¡¯s eyes, Zhang Li Xue went into the dining area with him and started to eat. She took a few sips of her warm water and thought that her stomach finally felt a littlefortable. The food that Bai Qi made tasted quite good. Her stomach was empty after throwing up. Because of this Zhang Li Xue could not help but eat another bowl of porridge. Looking at her appetite made Bai Qi worry again. It was good if his wife had a good appetite. However, he did not want her to feel unwell again from overeating. In the end, Zhang Li Xue could only put down her cutleries silently. ¡°Why don¡¯t you take a day off today?¡± Bai Qi suggested. ¡°You should rest well. If Dad sees you like this, he would worry too.¡± Zhang Li Xue wanted to tell her husband about the documents piling on her desk. However, when she thought of her father, Zhang Li Xue began to change her mind. She did not want to make her father worry about her. If her father saw her pale face, he would definitely start to worry. Zhang Li Xue could almost imagine her father summoning her uncles because he was too worried. After finishing her meal, Bai Qi went into the kitchen and poured his wife a cup of milk. Zhang Li Xue lifted the cup of warm milk to drink. However, the moment the scent of milk entered her nose, that nauseating feeling from earlier returned. Zhang Li Xue put down the cup in a hurry before she started to run into the bathroom again. Bai Qi went to follow his wife and stayed by her side as she continued to throw up. His heart was aching upon seeing that the food in her stomach was forced toe out. He sat by her side and waited for her to stop throwing up. Then, he took the towel to wipe her face again. ¡°Li Xue.¡± His brow furrowed as he looked at her with worry. ¡°Why don¡¯t we go to the hospital? If this is food poisoning, then it¡¯s better to get proper treatment.¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t we stay at home and rest? Perhaps it will stop after a while.¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that it should not be a big deal for her to throw up after eating a little too much. Moreover, wouldn¡¯t it be embarrassing for her to appear at the hospital because of that reason? ¡°You have to go and do a check-up.¡± Bai Qi was strict on this matter. ¡°Otherwise, I will talk to your Dad. We¡¯ll see how he convinces you to go and have a proper check-up.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled upon hearing that Bai Qi was threatening her using her father¡¯s name. But this tactic works well. In the end, Zhang Li Xue had to go to the hospital for a check-up. Chapter 608 - 608 Worrying Too Much 608 Worrying Too Much Zhang Li Xue tried to tell her husband that she did not need to go to the hospital. She thought that she would feel better after some rest and eating some medicine. However, no matter what sort of tricks she came up with, Bai Qi would not cooperate. To him, his wife¡¯s health was the most important. He did not dare to be careless. Soon, the couple left the apartment and headed to the hospital. Although Bai Qi was one of the doctors working at the hospital, he still bought his wife to queue along with the other patients. He saw that there were a lot of patients who were in much more difficult positions and decided to wait just like the others. However, Bai Qi was quite popr at the hospital. He had good look and many of the higher-ups seemed to like him. Because of that, a few of his colleagues saw him sitting in the waiting area and quickly shared his photo with his wife. In the end, the photo reached Qi Zheng who was in his office. Seeing that both Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi were in the general department, Qi Zheng decided to head over and found out what was going on with them. Fortunately, when he arrived, the two of them were still in the waiting area. As he walked over, Zhang Li Xue was leaning her head on Bai Qi¡¯s shoulder. Noticing his presence, Zhang Li Xue quickly sat up straight and greeted him, ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng.¡± ..... Qi Zheng nodded. ¡°Li Xue, Bai Qi, why are you here?¡± He shifted his gaze between the two. ¡°Are you feeling unwell?¡± Zhang Li Xue exchanged a look with Bai Qi. Seeing this, Qi Zheng let out a chuckle and continued, ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry. Li Xue, I won¡¯t say anything to your parents. You should know that your uncle is very professional.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Actually, it¡¯s nothing. Just that, I¡¯m sure that Bai Qi is worrying too much.¡± Her answer made him frown. He looked at Zhang Li Xue worriedly. ¡°What happened to you? ¡°It¡¯s nothing,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I ate a little bit too much yesterday and my stomach was feeling ufortable.¡± Of course, Qi Zheng did not believe Zhang Li Xue¡¯s words. He knew Bai Qi well. As a doctor, Bai Qi would not take his wife to the hospital just because Zhang Li Xue was feeling ufortable after eating too much. ¡°This morning, Li Xue spent a few minutes in the bathroom vomiting,¡± Bai Qi said. He nced at his wife and added, ¡°This happened twice. I¡¯m worried that it might be food poisoning.¡± Qi Zheng stood up straight. He watched the couple in front of him for a while and pursed his lips into a thin line. A thought came to his mind, but Qi Zheng decided not toe up with a conclusion too early. ¡°Tell me what happened. What did you eat?¡± He sat down across the couple as if to help them analyze what happened. Bai Qi answered before his wife could say a word. Of course, he would remember everything that his wife had eaten from dinner to breakfast. Qi Zheng looked at Zhang Li Xue again and spoke, ¡°And what about now? Are you still feeling ufortable?¡± Zhang Li Xue put a hand on her chest. ¡°The nauseous feeling is still here. But it was not as bad as this morning.¡± Qi Zheng continued to ponder over this matter. A few secondster, the corner of his lips tilted up into a smile. ¡°Li Xue, could it be that you are pregnant?¡± He let out a cough and continued, ¡°After all, the two of you have been married for a while.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at her uncle in shock. Pregnant! This was something that never crossed her mind before! Although Zhang Li Xue has been looking forward to her pregnancy, she decided not to think about it too much after a few months of trying. Her heart was beating hard and loud. Thinking that she might be pregnant made her excited and anxious at the same time. Zhang Li Xue turned to her husband and saw that he too was watching her in disbelief. Qi Zheng watched the couple¡¯s reaction and guessed that they both had not thought of this matter. After a while, his gaze shifted to Bai Qi. This person was a doctor and was good at his job. However, he never thought that his wife might be pregnant... ¡°Why don¡¯t I arrange something to get you checked?¡± Qi Zheng spoke. ¡°Li Xue, you should be ready for a few tests.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded absentmindedly. Then, she followed Qi Zheng to the OB/GYN and was sent into a room where she had to give the nurse a few samples. When she came out of the room again, Zhang Li Xue found that Bai Qi was waiting for her. The two of them were looking at each other with unfathomable looks in their eyes. After a while, Bai Qi stretched his hand to hold his wife¡¯s A faint smile curled on his lips upon finding that his wife¡¯s hand was a little cold. Taking a deep breath, Bai Qi pulled his wife into his embrace. ¡°It¡¯s alright. Don¡¯t get anxious. Let¡¯s not think too much and wait for the result.¡± Bai Qi knew how much Zhang Li Xue was waiting for this moment. From the beginning of their marriage, Zhang Li Xue had mentioned wanting to have a baby between them. Because of that, Bai Qi was worried that Zhang Li Xue might be disappointed if she did not get pregnant as she had thought. The two of them continued to stay that way for a while. After a while, they finally pulled away to look at each other. Bai Qi looked into his wife¡¯s eyes and could see the hint of excitement in them. A helpless sigh escaped him. The two of them sat around in the waiting room anxiously, waiting for the result. After a while, a nurse came out from the doctor¡¯s office and called Zhang Li Xue¡¯s name. Holding hands, the two of them entered the room to know the result. Chapter 609 - 609 Six Weeks 609 Six Weeks When they entered the room, Qi Zheng was already waiting for them in the doctor¡¯s office and he seemed to be chatting happily with the doctor about trivia matters. Noticing that they had entered the room, Qi Zheng gave them a quiet nod before motioning them to sit down. Zhang Li Xue tried to read her uncle¡¯s expression to see if she could get an answer from him. However, she could not figure out anything. Meanwhile, Bai Qi could feel his heartbeat elerating the moment he sat down. His heart was telling him that what Qi Zheng said earlier might be the truth. While his wife went into the room to provide some samples for theb, Bai Qi has been waiting outside while thinking about the possibility that his wife might be pregnant. Counting the days... it seemed that his wife¡¯s period this time was a little off. But perhaps, his wife has been busy with work recently that she did not remember to pay attention to her period. Thinking that he might be a father made him anxious. Bai Qi knew that he was always busy at work. He did not know if he could always be by Zhang Li Xue¡¯s side as she go through this pregnancy. His heart would ache as he recalled how Zhang Li Xue ran to the bathroom after waking up and started to throw up. ..... Will this happen to her every day from now on? Then, who is going to hold her hair and soothe her when she was feeling ufortable? Fortunately, the two of them were still living with her parents. At least, when he was busy, Zhang Li Xue will have someone to look after her. ¡°Doctor Bai.¡± The voice snapped him out of his thought. Bai Qi looked up and saw that the elder doctor was looking at him with a smile. Of course, Bai Qi knew this doctor well. Currently, Doctor Lin was the best in OB/GYN. Doctor Qi seemed to be quite close with this doctor and they had a few meals together. ¡°Hello, Doctor Lin,¡± Bai Qi greeted politely. The two of them exchanged a few words. Bai Qi apologized for taking the doctor¡¯s time when this matter could be done by the other doctor. Of course, Doctor Lin did not mind that she was called to for a consultation. She was close to Doctor Qi and thought that this was a minor favor. Qi Zheng looked at the couple in front of him and decided that it was better for him to leave the room. This moment was something that the couple should face together privately. Although he was curious about the result, Qi Zheng decided not to be nosy. After all, he was going to find out the result sooner orter. He told them that he still have an important matter to attend to and finally left the ce. While waiting for the nurse toe over with the result, Doctor Lin began to ask Zhang Li Xue a few questions. Soon, a knock was heard on the door and the nurse entered. Zhang Li Xue watched as the nurse walked over to the doctor¡¯s desk with her heart beating fast. Suddenly, a warm palm enveloped her hand. She looked at Bai Qi and saw him shing an assuring smile at her. Doctor Lin took the document and studied the report with a serious look on her face. When she looked up again, Doctor Lin could see the couple¡¯s anxious faces. This was an expression that she often see in an expecting parent. Seeing this, the corner of her lips turned up. The silence in the room was giving both Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi anxiety. Then, Doctor Lin finally spoke, ¡°Congrattions. Doctor Bai, Mrs. Bai, you are going to be a parent.¡± Zhang Li Xue exhaled loudly upon hearing the news. It felt as if something heavy was lifted off her chest. Zhang Li Xue put her hand on her t stomach. Her eyes and nose turned sour. She was pregnant! This was something that she had looked forward to the moment she married Bai Qi. How can she not be happy? Fortunately, she did not have to wait for too long. Zhang Li Xue looked at Bai Qi again and saw that he was looking at her gently. Doctor Lin started to exin to the couple about Zhang Li Xue¡¯s test result. She was now pregnant for six weeks and it was normal for her to experience morning sickness. Bai Qi was listening to the doctor¡¯s reminder on how he should care for his wife. It seemed that Zhang Li Xue will have to control her diet and eat some supplements. Bai Qi took this chance to ask Doctor Lin a few questions. He had a serious look on his face as he was listening. Unexpectedly, the two of them spent almost an hour in Doctor Lin¡¯s office. Bai Qi had a lot of questions and fortunately, Doctor Lin was patiently answering his every question. Bai Qi walked out of the doctor¡¯s office while supporting his wife. There were a few leaflets on pregnancy in his hand. He led Zhang Li Xue to a quiet corner and looked at her with worry. Earlier, the two of them came to the hospital because he was worried that his wife might be experiencing food poisoning. However, they both came out of the doctor¡¯s office with the news that Zhang Li Xue was pregnant. He felt that he might need a while to process this information. ¡°How are you feeling?¡± Bai Qi asked his wife. Zhang Li Xue spread her arms and wrapped them around Bai Qi¡¯s waist. Her head was rested against his chest. ¡°It¡¯s great. Bai Qi, I am really happy.¡± Thinking that she was going to be a mother soon made her feel emotional. Her nose turned sour again and Zhang Li Xue sniffled. Seeing the way his wife was reacting made him sigh. He meant to ask if she was feeling ufortable... but it¡¯s good if she was happy. Bai Qi wrapped his arms around her and hugged her tightly. Chapter 610 - 610 It Will be Difficult 610 It Will be Difficult Before they leave the hospital, Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi decided to stop by to see their Uncle Qi Zheng. It was Qi Zheng who led them to meet Doctor Lin. Otherwise, they might not guess what really happened. Of course, Qi Zheng was happy to hear this news. After reminding both Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi what they should be careful of, Qi Zheng promised that he would keep this matter a secret from everyone else. This matter was the couple¡¯s private matter. It would be best if they announced this good news themselves. Just like this, Qi Zheng became the first person who learned about the couple¡¯s rtionship as well as Zhang Li Xue¡¯s pregnancy. Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi went back to their apartment, with their mind preupied with the doctor¡¯s announcement earlier. As soon as they entered the room, Bai Qi tugged at his wife¡¯s hand and hugged her tightly. He rested his head on her shoulder and inhaled deeply. Whatever it was, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s scent would always make him rx. Zhang Li Xue wrapped her arms around Bai Qi¡¯s waist enjoying his warm embrace. The smile on her face was especially bright. They stayed in each other¡¯s arms for a long time. Then, Bai Qi pulled away and kissed his wife on the forehead. ¡°Are you hungry? It should be around lunchtime. Let me make you something, What do you want to eat?¡± ..... Zhang Li Xueughed upon hearing his questions. ¡°I¡¯m fine with anything.¡± She rubbed her head on his chest. ¡°Whatever it is you¡¯re making, they would always taste delicious.¡± Bai Qi exhaled a deep breath. He leaned over to kiss her face a few more times before pulling away. He stared at his wife for a long time, with a frown on his face. After a while, Zhang Li Xue stretched her arms and held Bai Qi¡¯s face. Her hand moved to touch the crease between his brow. ¡°Why are you looking at me like that? Bai Qi, are you unhappy?¡± ¡°Of course, not.¡± A helpless sigh escaped him. ¡°You are now carrying a child that belonged to us. How can I be unhappy about this?¡± He pinched her cheek and kissed the top of her nose. ¡°Don¡¯t think too much.¡± Zhang Li Xue continued to study his expression and thought that he was telling her the truth. However, something in his mind seemed to be bothering him. Instead of asking Bai Qi, Zhang Li Xue decided to stay still and wait for him to talk. ¡°It¡¯s just that...¡± Bai Qi pushed a few strands of hair away from her face. ¡°I¡¯m worried about you.¡± ¡°Me?¡± ¡°Un...¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Li Xue, it will be difficult for you, to deal with pregnancy. And I won¡¯t be able to be by your side all the time. I won¡¯t be able to be with you when you are experiencing morning sickness just like this morning.¡± He could still remember her pale face and how weak she looked after vomiting. Later, his wife will have to face them almost every day. This morning sickness might get better after a while. But, Bai Qi had also heard how morning sickness could turn worst during the pregnancy. He did not want his wife to suffer. Zhang Li Xue stared at him with her eyes wide. Knowing that Bai Qi was worried about her the most made her heart warm. She knew just how much this man loved her. And at this moment, Zhang Li Xue felt as if she was the happiest. After a while, her lips turned up into a smile. ¡°I will be fine. Even if you are not by my side, I will still have my family around. We¡¯ll hire someone to look after my diet and look after me.¡± Zhang Li Xue held Bai Qi¡¯s hands and gave them a gentle squeeze. ¡°But whenever you are around, I hope that you will stay with me and care for me like you always do.¡± From the beginning they were together, Zhang Li Xue had always prepared herself that Bai Qi was not someone who could be by her side all the time. The corner of his lips turned up. Bai Qi hugged his wife tightly again and spoke, ¡°Of course.¡± Bai Qi began to make preparation to cook their lunch. Seeing that there were not many ingredients in the refrigerator, Bai Qi decided to order some fresh ingredients online. Once the ingredients were sent over, he began to make a few foods that he knew would be good for a pregnant woman. Of course, Zhang Li Xue was not allowed to help him in the kitchen. Thinking about this, Bai Qi made a mental reminder to buy a book on pregnancy as well as early childhood education. It seemed that there would be a lot of things they have to prepare before the babye out. After an hour, Bai Qi managed to prepare a few simple dishes. There is still a pot of simmering chicken soup in the kitchen that his wife could eatter. Bai Qi went to look for his wife and found her sleeping in the bedroom. A gentle smile appeared on his face, knowing that Zhang Li Xue was too tired. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s phone rang just as Bai Qi was about to lean over and kiss his wife. Worried that the noise would disturb her sleep, Bai Qi took her phone and walked out of the room. He nced at the caller ID and saw that it was his mother-inw. Without a second of hesitation, Bai Qi picked up the phone and pressed it on his ear. ¡°Li Xue?¡± Li Qin Yao¡¯s voice was heard on the other line. ¡°Your dad said that you did note to the office today. Are you not feeling well?¡± Bai Qi let out a cough. ¡°Mom, it¡¯s me.¡± ¡°Bai Qi?¡± ¡°Mmm... Li Xue is asleep.¡± ¡°Oh. Is she alright?¡± ¡°She¡¯s alright. Just that, her stomach was a little ufortable this morning. I asked her to stay home and rest.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright then. As long as she¡¯s alright.¡± Li Qin Yao thought that as long as Bai Qi was by Zhang Li Xue¡¯s side, she should be alright. Her son-inw was a doctor. He should know her condition well. ¡°Bai Qi, remember to tell me if anything happened,¡± Li Qin Yao reminded him. ¡°Mom, I will.¡± ¡°Are you not working today?¡± ¡°Mmm... I¡¯m not on duty today.¡± He thought about the news for a while and continued, ¡°Mom, Li Xue and I wille back and have dinner with you and Dad tonight.¡± Chapter 611 - 611 Don’t Make Trouble 611 Don¡¯t Make Trouble After his call with his mother-inw, Bai Qi put down the phone and went back into the bedroom to look at his sleeping wife. He climb onto the bed and hugged his little fairy in his arms, spooning with her Sensing his familiar warmth, Zhang Li Xue leaned over and snuggled to get into afortable position in Bai Qi¡¯s arms. Zhang Li Xue always liked it when Bai Qi hugged her from behind. His arm wrapped around her body. This position always made her feel safe. Her movement made him chuckle. Bai Qi leaned to kiss the top of his wife¡¯s head a few times. Then, he recalled everything that happened today and remembered that in a few months, he was going to be a father. An indescribable feeling arose in his heart. It made him anxious and excited at the same time. Subconsciously, Bai Qi put his hand on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s t stomach. It was still unbelievable to think that there was a life forming in there. Everything felt so unreal. His heart felt hot, thinking that this child would be born between him and his wife, the person that he loved the most. Suddenly, he began to wonder if this baby would look like his wife. Bai Qi could still remember Zhang Li Xue when she was younger. ..... It would be best if their child would turn out to be lively as Zhang Li Xue. He did not want the child to be mischievous like him. At this time, Bai Qi could almost imagine a child, in a flowery dress, looking exactly like her mother. He was looking forward to seeing this scene. He did not know whether he could be a good father to their child, but Bai Qi made a promise to himself that he will do his best. After a while, the person in his arms began to move. Bai Qi loosened his hold around his wife¡¯s body and watched as she turned around to face him. The little fairy rubbed her head against his chest a few times. ¡°Hubby...¡± Bai Qi chuckled. He leaned over to kiss the top of her head and spoke, ¡°Are you awake?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue answeredzily. Her voice was thick with sleepiness. If it was possible, she did not want to move. Zhang Li Xue thought that it would be great if she could stay in Bai Qi¡¯s arms forever. ¡°Then, should we go and eat?¡± Bai Qi asked. ¡°I already made a few dishes for you.¡± Suddenly, her nose could pick up the scent of something delicious from the kitchen. Her stomach started to grumble and she was feeling hungry. ¡°I¡¯m hungry,¡± Zhang Li Xue mumbled. ¡°But I¡¯m toozy to move.¡± Bai Qiughed. ¡°Then, I will carry you out?¡± Zhang Li Xue thought about this solution for a while before she finally agreed. Anyway, her stomach would grow bigger in a few months. When that happened, it would be hard for Bai Qi to carry her again. Zhang Li Xue thought that she might as well enjoy him carrying her everywhere before her body would grow heavier. Before she could voice her opinion, Bai Qi had already lifted her from bed. Her eyes went wide and Zhang Li Xue wrapped her arms around Bai Qi¡¯s neck to support herself from falling. Then, she found that this position was quitefortable and snuggled closer to his chest. ¡°Don¡¯t make trouble,¡± Bai Qi reminded her. His wife was now pregnant, but she still have this habit to rub her head against his chest. Didn¡¯t she know how this move was enough to stimte him? However, Doctor Lin had reminded him that the first trimester was really crucial. He really could not do anything to his wife. Zhang Li Xue looked at Bai Qi inquiringly. It took her a few seconds to understand his words. And when she finally understood, Zhang Li Xue started tough happily. Of course, this only made Bai Qi¡¯s expression turn ck. Bai Qi ced his wife on the chair. Then, he went back into their room and returned with a wet towel. He then wiped his wife¡¯s face a little bit before he started serving the food. Zhang Li Xue watched his every movement with a smile on her face. Her husband was spoiling her like a baby. Zhang Li Xue thought that once the baby was born, Bai Qi would be a good father to their child. After all, she could always see the way Bai Qi treat his little sister. He worked hard to raise Bai Xi Xi. Bai Qi returned to the dining area after reheating the food. Once everything was ready, he then watched as his wife started to eat. Seeing that she was able to eat the food without throwing up again finally put his heart at ease. It was only then that Bai Qi started to move his chopsticks. Then, Bai Qi recalled his mother-inw¡¯s phone call earlier. ¡°Mom called you while you are asleep.¡± He watched as she raised her head to look at him. ¡°She heard that you did not go to work today and started to worry.¡± Zhang Li Xue paused. ¡°What did you tell her?¡± ¡°I told her that your stomach was ufortable,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Li Xue, I told Mom that we are going to have dinner with her and Dad tonight. Should we break the news to them?¡± Zhang Li Xue pondered over this matter. She could not help but feel anxious at the thought of announcing her pregnancy to her family. ¡°I know that some couples preferred to announce the news after they have passed the first trimester. However, I thought that it would be best if we tell them earlier,¡± Bai Qi continued. ¡°After all, they can look after you. With your morning sickness, it would be difficult to hide this matter for a long time.¡± Even if they did not say a word, the Zhang couple would know about it after they see Zhang Li Xue vomiting a few times. Bai Qi thought that her parents would appreciate it more if they announced it to them. After a while, Zhang Li Xue finally nodded. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll listen to you.¡± Chapter 612 - 612 I’m Pregnant 612 I¡¯m Pregnant In the evening, both Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi returned to the house. Li Qin Yao heard that her daughter had returned and immediately went over to look at her. Seeing her daughter¡¯s rosy cheek finally put her heart at ease. Earlier that day, her husband mentioned that their daughter did not show up at work and Li Qin Yao has been worried ever since. Even if their children had grown up, as a mother, she would always worry about them. ¡°Li Xue, are you feeling alright?¡± Li Qin Yao asked. Zhang Li Xue nced at Bai Qi before turning to her mother again. ¡°Mommy, I¡¯m fine. After resting a little bit, I¡¯m already feeling good.¡± Li Qin Yao heaved a breath of relief. ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± She then turned to Bai Qi and shot him a grateful look. Li Qin Yao knew well that it was Bai Qi who had looked after her daughter well. ¡°Mommy, is Daddy at home?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. Earlier, she and Bai Qi had talked and the two of them had decided to tell her parents about her pregnancy. Zhang Li Xue thought that it would be good to break the news with both of them present ..... ¡°Your dad should be on his way home,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°It¡¯s been a while since we all gathered together for a meal. I already told him not to go out at night.¡± Zhang Li Xue had a bright smile on her face. After saying a few words with her mother, Zhang Li Xue went to look for Bai Xi Xi. When she entered the room, Bai Xi Xi was sitting at her desk while reading a book. Previously, Bai Qi had always reminded her that if she wanted to live a good life, she will have to study well. The little girl was very obedient. After listening to her brother¡¯s words, she began to pick up her reading habit. Bai Xi Xi saw her sister-inw and subconsciously ran over to hug her. However, before she could reach her sister-inw¡¯s side, her brother appeared and blocked her way. In the end, Bai Xi Xi was hugging her brother¡¯s thigh. This was not what Bai Xi Xi expected. She raised her head and looked at her brother with an aggrieved face. It seemed that this was the first time that her brother had stopped her from approaching her sister-inw. ¡°Don¡¯t run around too fast,¡± Bai Qi reminded her. ¡°You might identally hit your sister-inw.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded, realizing that she almost made a mistake. However, the little girl still did not expect anything. Seeing that her sister-inw was around, Bai Xi Xi took this chance to consult on her homework. Previously, Zhang Li Xue was tutoring Bai Xi Xi on some mathematical problems. Bai Xi Xi found that learning from her sister-inw was quite easy. Her sister-inw was always gentle and patient. After a while, an auntie came over and announced that it was time for dinner. Zhang Li Xue went with Bai Qi and Bai Xi Xi to the dining room. When they arrived, Zhang Yi Hai was already there waiting for them. ¡°Are you feeling alright?¡± Zhang Yu Han asked when he saw his daughter. Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze and told her father the same thing she had said to her mother earlier. Dinner began shortly. Zhang Li Xue peeked at her parents as she ate her dinner. Her heartbeat elerated as she thought about what she was going to announce to her family in a while. Just as she was thinking about this matter, Bai Qi held her hand under the table and gave it a gentle squeeze. Seeing the gentle smile on Bai Qi¡¯s face made her feel more at ease. Zhang Li Xue waited until everyone had almost finished their meal. Then, she nced at Bai Qi and blinked. Bai Qi gave her hand a gentle squeeze before he blinked back. He gave her hand another squeeze and shed a smile. Zhang Yi Hai raised his head and happened to see the couple¡¯s exchange. He did not know what was going on between the couple, but seeing them scattering dog food when his girlfriend was not around made him unhappy. His expression turned darker. Zhang Yi Hai lowered his chopsticks and spoke, ¡°Sister, what do you think you are doing?¡± With Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s question, Zhang Li Xue noticed that her family members were now looking at her inquiringly. She shot a displeased look at her brother before turning to look at her mother. Zhang Li Xue inhaled a deep breath and spoke, ¡°Mommy, Daddy, I have something to announce.¡± Li Qin Yao exchanged a nce with her husband. Then, they both looked t their daughter again and waited to hear what she was going to tell them. With her parents watching her intently, Zhang Li Xue suddenly became a little stressed up.¡±You know that I did not show up at work because I was feeling ufortable, right?¡± Zhang Li Xue began. ¡°Well, Bai Qi took me to the hospital for a check-up.¡± Everyone at the table heard the word ¡®hospital¡¯ and was suddenly worried about her. Everyone still remembered how Zhang Li Xue was hospitalized after a stomach achest year. Li Qin Yao looked at her daughter worriedly. A lot of thoughts came to her mind. Of course, she would think that there was a problem with her daughter¡¯s stomach. As the thought came to her mind, Li Qin Yao shifted her gaze to Bai Qi, silently hoping that the man would exin to her about her daughter¡¯s sickness. ¡°What did the doctor say?¡± Zhang Yu Han asked. His face was calm, but under the table, his hand was clenched into a fist. Zhang Li Xue was his little princess. It was not long ago that she had an ident. Of course, Zhang Yu Han did not want anything bad to happen to his daughter. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue exchanged another nce with Bai Qi. When she turned to her parents again, there was a faint smile on her face. ¡°I¡¯m pregnant.¡± The atmosphere in the room was quiet. Initially, the Zhang family members were thinking that something bad happened to Zhang Li Xue. Therefore, when they finally heard the news, each of them was a little slow to give their reaction. Chapter 613 - 613 An Aunt...? 613 An Aunt...? In the end, it was Li Qin Yao who reacted first. She stood up and walked over to her daughter¡¯s side to give her a big hug. Zhang Yu Han and Zhang Yi Hai both snapped out of their thought and looked at Zhang Li Xue with unreadable looks on their faces. It seemed that they both will need some time to process this information. ¡°Congrattions,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke to her daughter and son-inw. Then she turned to her husband with a twinkle in her eyes. ¡°Hubby, I¡¯m going to be a grandmother.¡± It was then that Zhang Yu Han could react. He looked at the young couple in front of him and congratted them. Zhang Yi Hai was still surprised to hear this news. But after a while, he figured that he was going to be an uncle and thought that it would not be so bad. His wife would be a grandmother and him, a grandfather. Thinking about this made him realize that both of them were now old. The little princess who often pestered him to teach her to y basketball would now be a mother. Zhang Yu Han thought that time was moving too fast. Li Qin Yao turned to her daughter again to ask about her symptoms. ..... Hearing about her morning sickness made her heart ache for her daughter. Li Qin Yao recalled that when she was pregnant with Zhang Li Xue, it was Zhang Yu Han who experienced the morning sickness in her stead. As the thought came to her mind, Li Qin Yao suddenly recalled an important thing. She turned to her husband again and spoke, ¡°Hubby, we have to start looking for someone to look after Li Xue¡¯s diet.¡± Then, Li Qin Yao and Zhang Yu Han began to discuss what they should do to prepare for the baby¡¯s arrival. Li Qin Yao knew that she was going to be busy again and this was making her excited. Meanwhile, Bai Xi Xi was staring at her brother and sister-inw with a dazed look on her face. Themotion made her wonder what was going on. She seemed to understand what happened, but at the same time, she did not understand what was going on. The little girl¡¯s mind was in a mess. Bai Xi Xi did not know what she should be thinking. It took her a while, but she finally understood the anxious look on her brother¡¯s face when she approached her sister-inw earlier. Zhang Yi Hai chuckled when he noticed the look on the little girl¡¯s face. ¡°Xi Xi.¡± His voice made Bai Xi Xi look up. Zhang Yi Hai shed a smile at the little girl. ¡°You are going to be an auntter. What do you think?¡± An aunt...? Bai Xi Xi thought that she was still too young to be an aunt. This matter made her feel a littleplicated. However, when she recalled that her brother and sister-inw will have a baby, Bai Xi Xi was suddenly looking forward to it. Their baby would be so adorable, right? ¡°Xi Xi?¡± Bai Qi called her name when he saw that his sister had been quiet for a long time. He stretched out his hand at her, beckoning Bai Xi Xi toe to his side. As Bai Xi Xi slid down her chair and walked over to his side, Bai Qi turned to his wife and exchanged a nce. They both realized that they had never talked about this matter with Bai Xi Xi before. Suddenly, Bai Qi was worried that his sister was unhappy. Would she think that they would abandon her after the baby was born? Bai Xi Xi grew up without knowing the love of a parent. Because of this, Bai Qi was afraid that his little sister would be sensitive. He made a silent vow not to neglect his sister even after his child was born. Bai Qi pulled his sister to his side and gave her a tight hug. ¡°Xi Xi, in a few months, there¡¯s going to be a baby in our family. What do you think about this?¡± A light crease appeared between his brow. Bai Qi was worried that his sister would not be able to ept this news. The little girl lowered her gaze to look at her sister-inw¡¯s tummy. She already learned in school that a baby will grow up in a mother¡¯s stomach before the baby came out. ¡°Sister-inw¡¯s tummy is still small. When will the babye out?¡± Hearing her questions made Bai Qi feel more at ease. From her expression, he could tell that his sister did not dislike it. Bai Qi exined to his sister a little bit about the baby and the little girl listened to him with a serious look on her face. ¡°This is good,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°When the babyes out, I will have a ymate.¡± She looked up and spoke, ¡°Sister-inw, you don¡¯t have to worry. I am already a big girl. Later, I can help you to look after your baby.¡± The others began tough when they heard this matter. Li Qin Yao and Zhang Yu Han both decided to keep this matter a secret until their daughter passed her first trimester. Now that Zhang Li Xue was pregnant, Zhang Yu Han decided to rearrange his daughter¡¯s schedule again. Due to his experiences, he understood how tiring it felt with morning sickness. Perhaps, he should employ another assistant to help his daughter around. The dinner ended after a while. Worried that her daughter would be tired, Li Qin Yao let her return to her room and rest. Of course, she did not forget to tell the auntie to help her prepare some nourishing soup for Zhang Li Xue. Bai Qi helped his wife to settle down first before he went to look for his little sister. When he arrived his little sister was in the middle of arranging her schoolbag for tomorrow. Bai Qi sat down and talked to her about the change that would happen in their family next. Bai Xi Xi wrapped her arms around her brother¡¯s body and spoke, ¡°Brother Bai Qi, I am truly happy. Later, you and Sister-in-Law should give birth to many, many children. In the beginning, there were only the two of us. I think it is great to have a big family.¡± Bai Qiughed when he heard about the many, many children. He thought that it was alright for him to have only one child with his wife. After all, the person who will have to go through pregnancy and experience childbirth would be his wife. Bai Qi had no n to let his wife go through the pain many, many times. Chapter 614 - 614 A Son or a Daughter? 614 A Son or a Daughter? That night, the coupley down on the bed. Bai Qi pulled his wife into his embrace as he caressed her long hair. He thought about the news they learned that day and could not help but kiss his wife a few times on her face. His action made Zhang Li Xue giggle. Bai Qi¡¯s kisses were a little ticklish. After a while, the man finally stopped kissing her. Zhang Li Xue looked at her husband and smiled. ¡°Hubby, what did you and Xi Xi talk about earlier?¡± Bai Qi heaved a faint sigh. His little fairy was in his embrace. She smelled so sweet and her body was soft against his. The way she was looking at him was too adorable. However, he could not do anything and fool around. At this time, Bai Qi could only hug his wife, hoping that it would help him to calm down. But it was difficult as his wife liked to move around in his embrace. Bai Qi hugged his wife tighter, stopping her from moving around too much and torturing him. ¡°Nothing much. I just thought that I wanted to figure out what Xi Xi was really thinking,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Xi Xi hoped that we will give her a lot of ymates.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed happily upon hearing his words. ..... Of course, Bai Qi was unaware that his wife too had the same idea as his little sister. Even if they did not have many children, having a pair of a boy and a girl should be enough as well. At least, the siblings will have someone to look after each other. Just like her and Zhang Yi Hai, or Bai Qi and Bai Xi Xi. Zhang Li Xue inched closer again. Her eyes were twinkling. ¡°Hubby...¡± Bai Qi swallowed. He thought that his wife¡¯s voice sounded especially coquettish today. ¡°Mhmm?¡± ¡°Which one do you like the most? A son or a daughter?¡± The room was dark. Bai Qi looked into his wife¡¯s eyes and saw his reflection in them. ¡°I don¡¯t mind. As long as the baby is healthy, I will like the baby. But...¡± His lips curled up into a smile. ¡°It is best to have a baby that looked just like you.¡± Zhang Li Xue giggled. ¡°Un. Then, you will have another little fairy in your life.¡± Bai Qi was imagining his wife and his daughter wearing matching outfits, both looking like little fairies. Then, Bai Xi Xi could join them as well. The corner of his lips tilted up as he started to picture them. Subconsciously, Bai Qi was leaning to have a daughter. Zhang Li Xue continued to talk to Bai Qi about their baby. Seeing that a certain someone continued to chatter without a hint of sleepiness on her face made Bai Qi sigh. In the end, Bai Qi had to hug his wife and reminded her that it was gettingte and they both needed to work tomorrow. It was then that Zhang Li Xue finally closed her lips and eyes. Bai Qi waited for a few minutes. Once he could sense that his wife was already asleep, Bai Qi leaned over to kiss her face. Then, he too closed his eyes. ... The next morning, Bai Qi woke up earlier and headed to the bathroom to take a shower. Just as he came out of the bathroom, Bai Qi walked over to his wife and kissed her cheek. Zhang Li Xue frowned, as she begged him to give her another ten minutes. A chuckle escaped him. Seeing that his wife was too sleepy, Bai Qi decided to let her sleep for a few more minutes. He walked over to the closet and put on his clothes. Just as he turned around, Bai Qi saw his wife sitting up quickly and ran over to the bathroom. Then, the sound of her retching followed. His expression tensed. Bai Qi went after his wife and stayed by her side as she continued to vomit. His heart was aching at the thought that Zhang Li Xu might have to experience this every morning. It seemed that he will have to find out a way for his wife to befortable. Zhang Li Xue stopped vomiting after a while. Bai Qi handed her a ss of water to rinse her mouth and helped her wipe her face. The look on his face turned gentler as he saw her misty eyes. ¡°Are you feeling alright now?¡± Bai Qi looked at his wife with worry. A faint smile appeared on her face. ¡°I¡¯ll be alright.¡± Bai Qi gave his wife a lookover. Then, he carried her away, wanting to return to the room. ¡°Put me down. I¡¯m dirty.¡± Zhang Li Xue frowned. She had just thrown up and Bai Qi was already showered and wore a new shirt. Being hugged like this made her feel a little ufortable. Bai Qi finally put her on the bed. Then, he leaned over and kissed his wife¡¯s lips a few times. ¡°Where are you dirty? I like you no matter what.¡± The corner of her lips tilted into a smile. Zhang Li Xue found that she really liked hearing Bai Qi¡¯s words. This man was really good to her. Bai Qi stretched his hand and stroked his wife¡¯s head. ¡°Alright. You go and wash up first. What do you want to eat? I¡¯ll go to the kitchen to prepare something.¡± Zhang Li Xue knew that Bai Qi needed to head over to the hospital early. But still, he would try to make time for her. ¡°It¡¯s fine. I¡¯m sure that Mom had prepared something for me.¡± Bai Qi thought that what his wife said made sense. Now that her parents knew about her pregnancy, naturally, they would look after his wife¡¯s diet. Bai Qi seemed to remember that his mother-inw had reminded the auntie to prepare some nourishing soup for his wife. Bai Qi stared at his wife for a few seconds longer before he kissed her again. ¡°I might be busy at the hospital today. But Li Xue, whatever it is, if you are feeling ufortable, you have to tell me, alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded obediently. ¡°Un. I know.¡± Chapter 615 - 615 Get Married and Have Kids Earlier? 615 Get Married and Have Kids Earlier? As days passed by, Zhang Li Xue would still experience her morning sickness. Most of the time, she would throw up after waking up in the morning or whenever she smelled some food. Fortunately, it was not as bad. With her mother looking after her and the new auntie who woulde to look after her diet, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s morning sickness had turned slightly better. Moreover, her appetite had improved and Zhang Li Xue began to eat a little more. These days, whenever she was at the office, her father would show up and take her to lunch. No matter how busy Zhang Li Xue could be, Zhang Yu Han would force her to sit down and eat under his observation. Even if he could note to his daughter personally, Zhang Yu Han would ask his assistant to deliver food to his daughter. The assistant will have to stay in the office and watch as Zhang Li Xue eat and sent a few photographs as evidence to Zhang Yu Han. This arrangement was making Zhang Li Xue speechless. But each time that she saw the food that her father brought for her, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s heart would turn warmer. She knows well that her father only wanted to do the best for her. This was his way to show his concern and care. Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s graduation was approaching closer. ..... Initially, he wanted the whole family toe with him to Capital City. However, because of his sister¡¯s condition at this moment, it would be hard to ask her toe over. Moreover, Bai Xi Xi needed to go to school and could not skip her sses. In the end, it was decided for Zhang Yi Hai to attend his graduation with his parents and girlfriend. Fang Su Jin almost thought that Zhang Yi Hai was joking when she heard the news that Zhang Li Xue would not attend the graduation. She stared at her friend with a look of disbelief and spoke, ¡°Li Xue, why aren¡¯t youing to the graduation as well?¡± In her opinion, although the Zhang siblings liked to tease each other a lot, the two of them were also quite close. Such an important day like Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s graduation... Zhang Li Xue would want to attend it, right? Zhang Li Xue had a yful smile on her face. She ced a hand on her t tummy and announced, ¡°I¡¯m pregnant.¡± ¡°So, you¡¯re pregnant. What does that¡ª¡± Fang Su Jin did not finish the words she wanted to say. She thought that there was something strange with what her friend had told her a few seconds ago. Fang Su Jin rewind her memory and suddenly, she was staring at Zhang Li Xue with her eyes wide. ¡°What?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed at her friend¡¯s slow response. Fang Su Jin walked over to her friend, wanting to give her a shake. However, as she recalled what Zhang Li Xue might have said, Fang Su JIn decided not to do anything drastic. Still... the mischievous look on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face made it hard for her to believe her words. ¡°Zhang Li Xue, you repeat your words to me. What did you say?¡± Zhang Li Xue continued tough. Then, she let out a light sigh and spoke, ¡°I¡¯m pregnant. It has been a few weeks.¡± Her lips curled into a smile. ¡°Fang Su Jin, you¡¯re going to be an aunt.¡± Fang Su Jin shifted her gaze to her friend¡¯s stomach. Suddenly, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s words finally made her realize what was going on. In her excitement, Fang Su Jin lurched over to hug her friend tightly. ¡°Li Xue, I am so happy for you!¡± Fang Su Jin spoke. ¡°Congrattions!¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s sudden move made Zhang Li Xue giggle happily. However, a certain someone who was watching them had an unhappy look on his face. Zhang Yi Hai wanted to pull his girlfriend away but realized that this was something that the two of them would want to celebrate. His gaze fell on Fang Su Jin. This girl was the same age as his sister. Zhang Yi Hai recalled how there were many of Fang Su Jin¡¯s friends who were married and had children and wondered what his girlfriend was thinking about it. Did she also want to get married and have kids earlier? Zhang Yi Hai continued to ponder this matter as the girls were discussing his sister¡¯s pregnancy. Fang Su Jin was interested to know about the baby¡¯s gender. However, it was still too early for them to find out. Later, the two girls were discussing going to shop for the baby¡¯s necessities together. Looking at them discussing the pregnancy, Zhang Yi Hai really thought that Fang Su Jin was the father of the baby. Should he suggest to Fang Su Jin to have a baby earlier? However, Zhang Yi Hai knew that if Fang Su Jin was pregnant before she was married, the person who would end up dead was him. It was hard enough to win Father Fang¡¯s approval. Zhang Yi Hai did not want to make trouble. After a while, the subject between the girls changed again. This time, they were discussing Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s graduation again. In the beginning, Fang Su Jin did not mind attending the graduation, knowing that Zhang Li Xue would being along with them. However, now that Zhang Li Xue was not attending, then, she would have to stay with Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s parents. Thinking about this made her anxious. Zhang Li Xue saw the look on her friend¡¯s face and started tough. ¡°It¡¯s just traveling with my parents. What are you afraid of?¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°It¡¯s not as if my parents did not know about your rtionship with Yi Hai.¡± Fang Su Jin wanted to cry. ¡°It¡¯s traveling with your parents, ah!¡± Fang Su Jin could already imagine the awkwardness of them traveling together. What should she say? What should she do? ¡°Su Jin, you don¡¯t have to think too much,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°My mother likes you and had already considered you as her daughter. My parents won¡¯t make things difficult for you.¡± Fang Su Jin knew that her friend¡¯s words made sense. However, no matter how much she told herself that it would be alright, Fang Su Jin was unable to calm down. Chapter 616 - 616 Check-Up 616 Check-Up A couple of weekster, Zhang Yi Hai was scheduled to head over to Capital City for his graduation. Initially, Zhang Yu Han and Li Qin Yao were supposed to leave for Capital City with Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin. However, Zhang Li Xue was due for another check-up around the same time. It was decided for the elder couple to wait for Zhang Li Xue¡¯s check-up before they would head to Capital City. When Zhang Yi Hai heard about this arrangement, he could not help but to hide the smile on his face. He thought that he should use this chance to have a date with Fang Su Jin before his parents would arrive. Without their parents around, the couple nned to visit a few ces and y around the city. Zhang Li Xue arrived at the hospital early morning alone and headed to the OB/GYN department. After registering her name, the nurse took her weight and drew some samples from her body. Then, it was time for Zhang Li Xue to wait in the waiting area. As she sat on the chair, Zhang Li Xue swept her gaze around the area and saw that there were a lot of pregnant mothers around her. Seeing them walking around with their bulging stomach made her smile. Subconsciously, Zhang Li Xue ced her palm on her stomach, as if she could feel the baby. Zhang Li Xue could not help butugh as she tried to imagine herself with a big belly. ..... Just then, the phone in her hand vibrated. Zhang Li Xue peeked at the screen and saw that it was Bai Qi¡¯s name. Her eyes lit up and Zhang Li Xue quickly answered his phone call. ¡°Are you still in the waiting room?¡± Bai Qi asked. Zhang Li Xue listened to his voice and knew that her husband was running around, judging from his breathing. ¡°Un. I just gave the nurse some samples,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°It should take a while before it is my turn to see the doctor.¡± ¡°Then, wait for me,¡± Bai Qi said. The corner of his lips tilted up. ¡°I will be there as soon as I can.¡± Last night, Bai Qi had to stay at the hospital for his night shift. In the morning, he was busy following their Uncle Qi Zheng to go around the ward. Now that he finally get off for a while, Bai Qi nned to apany his wife for her check-up. Even if he could not always be by her side, Bai Qi decided that he will have to show up at his wife¡¯s maternity check-up. He did not want his little fairy to experience going to the doctor alone. As a husband and expecting father, Bai Qi wanted to watch as his child grew in his wife¡¯s stomach. He wanted to hear what the doctor will say about his wife¡¯s body. At least, if he had any questions, he could ask the doctor directly. ¡°Un. I know,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Doctor Bai, you don¡¯t need to rush. There is still time before the doctor will call my name.¡± Bai Qi chuckled before finally ending the phone call. He stood in front of the elevator and waited for it to arrive. After waiting for a while, the elevator finally stopped with a ding. The door slid open. His lips pursed into a thin line, seeing that the elevator was full of people. Even if he wanted to slide in, there would be no space for him. The door slid close again. Bai Qi nced at the number on the screen before deciding to use the stairs. His steps grew faster as he was worrying that his wife would be waiting alone. After running around for a while, he finally reached the OB/GYN department. He stood at the corner and swept his gaze around the room. Finally, a faint smile appeared on his face when he saw his wife. At this time, Zhang Li Xue was staring at the entrance as she was expecting him to appear. As he came over through a different entrance, Zhang Li Xue was unable to see him. Bai Qi inhaled a few deep breaths to steady his breath before he finally walked over to his wife¡¯s side. He still remembered her words, telling him not to rush over. Then, he walked over to her side without her noticing. He sat on the empty chair beside her and watched as his wife turned around with a frown. However, the moment she recognized him, the frown disappeared and Zhang Li Xue was smiling brightly. ¡°When did you get here?¡± Zhang Li Xue thought that it was a random person who sat beside her. She wanted to tell the person that the seat was taken. Unexpectedly, the person who sat down was Bai Qi. ¡°Just a while ago. The elevator was full. I have toe over using a different path,¡± Bai Qi spoke. He held his wife¡¯s hand and brought it to his lips and kissed the inside of her wrist. ¡°How are you feeling?¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue peeked at her surroundings. Bai Qi¡¯s action made her cheek grow a little red. ¡°Are you not busy?¡± Bai Qi chuckled. ¡°I¡¯m allowed toe over to apany you. After this, I will have to return to my task. If I¡¯m not busy, should we go and have lunch together?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. Just then, a nurse walked over in their direction. She gave Bai Qi a look over before shing him a smile. ¡°Doctor Bai?¡± Bai Qi turned around and nodded. ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± ¡°Doctor Lin is waiting for you and your wife,¡± the nurse reported. ¡°You cane with me for your consultation.¡± The couple exchanged a look before they finally followed the nurse. Once they entered the room, Doctor Lin shed them a smile. Seeing that it was Doctor Lin who will attend to them, Bai Qi could immediately guess that it was their Uncle Qi Zheng who helped them to meet Doctor Lin. ¡°Doctor Bai, Mrs. Bai, have a seat.¡± Doctor Lin motioned to the seat in front of him. Doctor Lin began by asking a few questions about Zhang Li Xue¡¯s body condition. Then, the nurse came to the room with a report in her hand. After Doctor Lin scanned through the document, he asked the nurse to usher Zhang Li Xue to the bed to start the ultrasound. The nurse helped to smear something on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s stomach before she pressed the device to look at the baby. Not too long after, a greyish image appeared on the monitor. Doctor Lin exined that their baby was healthy and currently developing really well. Zhang Li Xue stared at the screen for a while. Then, her gaze shifted to Bai Qi who was standing beside her. Seeing the astounded look on Bai Qi¡¯s face made her heart grow warmer. It was rare to see Bai Qi looking like this. Chapter 617 - 617 Eating Well 617 Eating Well As they were leaving the doctor¡¯s office, the couple had bright smiles on their faces. Zhang Li Xue recalled the small blurry image that she had seen on the monitor earlier Although the shape was not clear, Zhang Li Xue thought that her baby was too adorable. She found that she could not wait to meet her baby. Doctor Lin had given her a copy of the image and Zhang Li Xue was nning to show the photo to the future grandparents at home. After a while, the couple left the hospital and headed to the noodle restaurant that was located nearby the restaurant. Of course, Zhang Li Xue did not forget to buy another portion for Bai Xi Xi as noodles were her favorite food. Zhang Li Xue looked at her husband and recalled that she had once run into him when he was with Zhang Yi Hai. At that time, she was still unaware that Doctor Bai was the same boy who apanied her to y basketball in kindergarten. Time flies so fast. Who knew that now, they are a married couple and were expecting a baby? The food arrived at their table after a while. Bai Qi watched as his wife ate her noodle and thought that after the pregnancy, his wife seemed to like eating noodles. ..... Noticing that someone was looking at her, Zhang Li Xiue looked up and meet her husband¡¯s gaze. ¡°It¡¯s good that you are eating well,¡± Bai Qi spoke before his wife could say a word. Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°The dietician that we hired is really helpful. It¡¯s just that...¡± Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh. ¡°I have to drink nourishing soup every day.¡± When she had an ident and fractured her leg, her mother would simmer some soup for her to nourish her body almost every day. Zhang Li Xue was relieved when her leg got better and she had no longer have to drink those soups. But now that she was pregnant, her mother made her drink more nourishing soups. Just the thought of those soups would make her shiver and her stomach felt a little bloated. Bai Qi patted his wife¡¯s hand and smiled. ¡°Be obedient. It¡¯s for the baby after all.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. Each time that the dietician exined that the soup would be good for the baby¡¯s development, she would force herself to drink a little bit more. After apanying his wife to eat a meal, Bai Qi walked her over to her car. The couple looked at each other as if they were not willing to part. However, Bai Qi knew well that he could not stay too long with his wife. Just now, he had asked his colleague to cover for him. He could not be away for a long time. ¡°Go on in.¡± Bai Qi motioned to the cr. He leaned over and kissed his wife on the cheek. ¡°Remember to text me when you get home.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Un. I know.¡± Then, her lips turned into a smile. ¡°Hubby, you have to work hard to make money for our child¡¯s diapers and milk powder.¡± Bai Qiughed at her words. After kissing his wife one more time, he then watched as she leave in the car. Once he could no longer see the vehicle, Bai Qi finally turned around and entered the hospital building. It did not take Zhang Li Xue a long time to arrive home. The moment she entered the door, Zhang Li Xue found that her parents were already waiting for her in the living room. Li Qin Yao saw her daughter and quickly went over to her side. ¡°How was it?¡± She really wanted to follow her daughter to the hospital. However, Li Qin Yao also knew that the couple would need their privacy. ¡°Mommy, it¡¯s fine.¡± Zhang Li Xue took out the photo that Doctor Lin had given her earlier. ¡°Uncle Qi Zheng helped us to have a consultation with Doctor Lin. He¡¯s the best at the hospital. Doctor Lin said that the baby is developing really well.¡± Li Qin Yao took the photo from her daughter and looked at it together with her husband. The baby was still small and there was not enough to tell. ¡°Mommy, Daddy, you both can stop worrying now,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Just go and attend Yi Hai¡¯s graduation with ease. I¡¯ll be fine. The Aunties would look after me.¡± Li Qin Yao heaved a sigh. Worrying is what a mother does. No matter how old his daughter would be, Li Qin Yao would always worries about her. After exchanging a few more words with her parents, Zhang Li Xue headed to her room, wanting to take a nap. Recently, she realized that she would often feel a little sleepy. Zhang Li Xue had just changed her clothes when her phone rang. She looked at the caller ID and smiled when she saw that Fang Su Jin was requesting a video call. Without hesitation, Zhang Li Xue slid her finger on the screen. Soon, Fang Su Jin¡¯s photo appeared on the screen. ¡°Li Xue, how are you feeling?¡± Fang Su Jin asked when she saw her friend. ¡°How was your check-up?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed upon hearing her friend¡¯s questions. Knowing that there were many people who were worried about her made her heart feel warmer. ¡°It¡¯s alright. The doctor said that the baby is developing really well.¡± As she continued to update Fang Su Jin about her baby, Zhang Li Xue realized that Fang Su Jin¡¯s background was a little familiar ¡°Su Jin, are you staying at The Orchid?¡± Fang Su Jin had a shy smile on her face. ¡°Un. It would be strange if your parents found out that I am staying somewhere else, right?¡± Previously, the Zhang couple heard from the staff that Zhang Yi Hai had bought a girl to the hotel, and found out that the girl was Fang Su Jin. There was a few misunderstanding and since then, Fang Su Jin had not stayed at The Orchid Hotel, especially when she was with Zhang Yi Hai. This time, she was in Capital City to attend her boyfriend¡¯s graduation along with his parents. Fang Su Jin did not want to make the situation awkward. ¡°My parents will depart for Capital City in the evening,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Su Jin, remember to pick them up at the airport with my brother.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s heartbeat elerated when she heard what Zhang Li Xue had said. Chapter 618 - 618 Distracting You 618 Distracting You After the phone call with Zhang Li Xue ended, Fang Su Jin turned around to look at her boyfriend who was focusing on hisptop. Just now, while she was on a video call with Zhang Li Xue, Fang Su Jin had to pretend as if Zhang Yi Hai was not around. It was hard not to look at Zhang Yi Hai who continuously tried to distract her. Her eyes narrowed as Fang Su Jin recalled the way Zhang Yi Hai had tried to distract her while she was on the phone with his sister. Fang Su Jin put down her phone on the sofa before walking over to her boyfriend. She stood by his side until he finally raised his head to look at her. Without warning, Fang Su Jin sat on hisp and encircled her arms around his neck. There was a glint of mischievousness in her eyes. Fang Su Jin thought that after being together with Zhang Yi Hai for a few months, this mischievousness was rubbed onto her. Of course, Zhang Yi Hai was not a bit upset that a certain someone wasing to disturb him from looking at hisputer. When Fang Su Jin sat on hisp, Zhang Yi Hai quickly cooperate by hugging her tighter. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ..... ¡°Distracting you from your work.¡± Zhang Yi Haiughed at her answer. Somehow, his hand went under her clothes and his warm palm was roaming against her supple skin. ¡°Don¡¯t make trouble,¡± Fang Su Jin said with a frown. ¡°Your sister reminded us to pick up your parents at the airportter.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nced at his wristwatch. ¡°There is still some time.¡± Fang Su Jin leaned over. Zhang Yi Hai thought that his girlfriend was going to kiss him. However, she only leaned over to whisper a few words to him. ¡°I¡¯m hungry. Let¡¯s go out and have our dinner outside before we go and pick up your parents.¡± Then, Fang Su Jin pulled away and looked at her boyfriend with a pair of innocent eyes. ¡°There are still plenty of times,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°We can make it quick.¡± Hearing his words, Fang Su Jin quickly gets off the man¡¯sp. ¡°Don¡¯t make trouble. I still have to dress up decently before meeting your parents.¡± Knowing what was going on in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s head, Fang Su Jin decided to move away and escape. Of course, Fang Su Jin was not going to believe Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s nonsense about making it quick. Each time that they were together, the two of them would roll around the mattress for a long time! How many times she was tricked into believing that he would make it quick? Just the thought of it made her angrier. Zhang Yi Hai stretched his hand to grab Fang Su Jin¡¯s arms. However, she had escaped too quickly. He could only watch as her figure entered the room and closed the door. A long, heavy sigh escaped him. Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze to look at his crotch. A certain someone was provoking him but got away very easily. Zhang Yi Hai made a mental note to remember this incident. It took Fang Su Jin a while to change her clothes and get dressed. When she finally came out of the room, Fang Su Jin noted that Zhang Yi Hai was already in different clothes. The man walked over to her side and gave her a look over. Seeing the way she was dressed prettily and the makeup on her face made him smile. ¡°You¡¯re very pretty.¡± Zhang Yi Hai wanted to tell his girlfriend that his parents would not mind her dress-up or makeup. However, he also knew that Fang Su Jin was someone who liked to look her best whenever she was going to meet important people. For example, each time they went on a date, Fang Su Jin would always dress up a little bit. She was someone who liked to look pretty. Fang Su Jin smiled happily at his words. She had spent a long time doing her makeup. Of course, she would be happy if someone know how to appreciate it. After a while, the two of them left the hotel together. As they walked into the hotel¡¯s lobby, Fang Su Jin would lower her head and avoided any eye contact. She still remembered what happened a few months ago and was too embarrassed to see any of the hotel staff. Fang Su Jin had a feeling as if almost all the staff in the hotel knew about the incident where Zhang Yi Hai had brought a girl to the hotel. What¡¯s embarrassing was that the next day, his parents came to question him. Surely, the news would spread among the staff and there would be many who still talked about it. Fang Su Jin did not want to be the subject of their gossip. Seeing that there was no one else around, Fang Su Jin peeked at her boyfriend. Seeing the easy-going look on his face made her sigh. It seemed that Zhang Yi Hai did not mind that the others would talk about them. Zhang Yi Hai nced at his girlfriend and thought that the shy look on her face was too adorable. He stretched his arms around Fang Su Jin¡¯s waist and hugged her tightly as they walked. Last time, he had already mentioned to his girlfriend that his father had ordered the staff not to utter any gossip about him. Still, Fang Su Jin was still worried. It made him helpless. Zhang Yi Hai really could not do anything about this. The two of them took the car and headed to the airport. Zhang Yi Hai sat in the driver¡¯s seat while looking at his anxious girlfriend. As they stopped at a red light, Zhang Yi Hai grabbed his girlfriend¡¯s hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. He did not say anything but knew that Fang Su Jin would understand that he hoped that she would stop worrying. After all, this was not the first time she met his parents. As they were going to pick up his parents at the airport, the two of them decided to have their dinner at one of the restaurants there to save time. They picked up their seat and ordered their food. Unknown to them, there was a pair of eyes that continued to watch them. Ji Xin Xin could almost find it unbelievable when she saw the couple together at the airport. She thought that Zhang Yi Hai would surely break up with Fang Su Jin after she sent out the photograph to his father. Seeing them together made her heart ache. She could not help but wonder if Zhang Yi Hai was still dating Fang Su Jin behind his parent¡¯s backs. Ji Xin Xin snapped out of her trance when her father called her name and told her that it was time to leave. She was unwilling to leave but had no other choice. Her brow furrowed. The look in her eyes turned darker as she recalled the couple¡¯s intimacy. Chapter 619 - 619 His Parents were Fully Supportive 619 His Parents were Fully Supportive After having dinner together, it did not take too long for Zhang Yu Han and Li Qin Yao to arrive. Zhang Yi Hai took his girlfriend to the arrival hall and saw his parents walking over. The couple was holding hands and their steps were unhurried. His mother was talking about something and his father was listening attentively. Looking at the glint in his father¡¯s eyes whenever he looked at his mother made him sigh. From when he was a little boy, Zhang Yi Hai always remember that his parents had a good rtionship. His couple would always look at each other with so much love. There was a hint of jealousy when he looked at them. Zhang Yi Hai felt that he also wanted to have what his parents had. After a while, Li Qin Yao raised her head and finally saw the young couple waiting for them. Her gaze fell on Fang Su Jin and the smile on her face widened. ¡°Su Jin...¡± Li Qin Yao walked to the girl¡¯s side and hold her hand. Then, she finally turned to her son. ¡°Did you two wait for too long?¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Zhang Yi Hai took the luggage from his father. Li Qin Yao turned to Fang Su Jin again and smiled. ¡°Sorry. There was a slight dy earlier.¡± ..... ¡°Mom, Dad... Have you had your dinner?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. ¡°Should we stop somewhere before heading to the hotel?¡± He and Fang Su Jin already ate their dinner, but they did not mind apanying his parents for another round. ¡°No need. We already had our meal on the flight,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. She turned to look at her husband and the look on her face softened when she saw the trace of tiredness on Zhang Yu Han¡¯s face. ¡°Let¡¯s just go to the hotel. We just want to rest.¡± Since they decided to leave for Capital Cityter, Zhang Yu Han decided to head to the office and look at a few documents. Knowing that they were going to stay in Capital City for a few days, Zhang Yu Han wanted to deal with his piling work so that he would be able to rx during this trip. Although his daughter was around, Zhang Yu Han wanted her to take it easy because of her pregnancy. After exchanging a few words, the two couples finally left the airport. Li Qin Yao was still holding Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand affectionately as they were chatting about Zhang Li Xue¡¯s pregnancy check-up that morning. Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai and his father were dragging the suitcase as they followed the women around. Unfortunately, Ji Xin Xin was not around to witness this scene. Otherwise, she might as well faint in shock at Zhang¡¯s family¡¯s closeness to Fang Su Jin. The girl had thought that Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s parents would be against him dating an elder woman. Who would have thought that his parents were fully supportive and had a good rtionship with Fang Su Jin? The journey to the hotel was quite smooth. The moment they arrived, both Li Qin Yao and Zhang Yu Han headed to their room to rest. Seeing that his parents had closed the door behind them, Zhang Yi Hai took the elevator and headed to his girlfriend¡¯s room. He rang the doorbell and waited for a few seconds. Then, the door was pulled open and Fang Su Jin appeared. Without saying a word, Zhang Yi Hai entered the room and hugged his girlfriend. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Fang Su Jin nced at the door anxiously, worried that someone would show up and see them. Then, she hurriedly closed the door and a kissnded on her cheek. Then, Zhang Yi Hai pulled away and stared at his girlfriend for a long time. He watched as his girlfriend¡¯s face turned red and smiled. He thought that this scene was something that he liked the most. Fang Su Jin was too adorable. Fang Su Jin opened her mouth to speak again, but Zhang Yi Hai beat her to it. ¡°I miss you,¡± Zhang Yi Hai murmured. Then, he buried his face in Fang Su Jin¡¯s neck and inhaled her scent. His words made herugh. ¡°We see each other all the time. What are you talking about?¡± ¡°Well, I still miss you.¡± A certain someone was acting coquettishly with her. Fang Su Jin let out a helpless sigh as she let Zhang Yi Hai continue and hug her. ¡°My parents said that they are nning to visit my uncles tomorrow,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. He pulled away and looked at Fang Su Jin again. ¡°Go with us?¡± Her heartbeat elerated. The thought of meeting Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s uncles made her anxious. Of course, Zhang Yi Hai already understood what was going on in his girlfriend¡¯s mind. ¡°You have met my uncles a few times before. Don¡¯t worry, they will like you.¡± Thest time she had an exhibition in Capital City, Zhang Yi Hai invited his uncles to attend her exhibition. Then, she was once again introduced to them during Zhang Li Xue¡¯s wedding. ¡°It¡¯s not appropriate, is it?¡± Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. ¡°How can it be inappropriate? It is my mother who wanted you to go with us.¡± The corner of his lips tilted up. ¡°Fang Su Jin, have you not noticed it? My mother already treated you like you are her daughter-inw.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s face easily turned red again. ¡°What daughter-inw?¡± Zhang Yi Hai continued to stare at his girlfriend¡¯s face for a long time. The look in his eyes darkened as he thought of his n. Perhaps, others might think that he was being hasty, but Zhang Yi Hai has been thinking about this life event for a long time. He knew that he loved Fang Su Jin that much and wanted to be with her all the time. Zhang Yi Hai thought about the ring that he had brought not too long ago and smiled. He was already nning to propose to his girlfriend. However, he was still thinking of a way he would want to do it. Chapter 620 - 620 Do You Remember? 620 Do You Remember? With Zhang Yi Hai coaxing her, Fang Su Jin went with his parents to visit Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s uncle and aunt in Capital City. Just like Zhang Yi Hai said, his mother had really thought of her as if she was their daughter-inw. As they were visiting the Lin couple, Li Qin Yao would introduce her as Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s girlfriend. Then when she thought that Fang Su Jin was not paying attention, Li Qin Yao would tell others that Fang Su Jin was her future daughter-inw. Fang Su Jin happened to see this scene once, making her face turn redder. At this time, she could not help but think that the mother and daughter were really simr. In the end, Fang Su Jin could only pretend as if she did not see or hear anything. Otherwise, she really did not know how she was supposed to look at Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s parents. They stayed around to have lunch with the Lin family. Hearing that Zhang Yi Hai was going to graduate soon, Uncle Lin Xiao Feng did not forget to give Zhang Yi Hai a little present. Fang Su Jin stood beside Zhang Yi Hai and saw that his uncle had gifted him a piece ofnd. Fang Su Jin nced at the location and thought that this piece ofnd should be quite expensive. She could tell that Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s father with Uncle Lin was very close. It seemed that they were the people who did not mind much about spending money. However, what Zhang Yi Hai was nning to do with it was something that she did not know about. ..... The group stayed around for hours and finally left after dinner. Initially, the Zhang family wanted to stay longer but, Zhang Yi Hai will have to wake up early morning for his graduation. As his girlfriend, Fang Su Jin was anxious. After they returned to the hotel, a certain someone tricked her toe to his room, saying that he needed her help to match the tie and shirt. Fang Su Jin, the unsuspected victim, sneaked over to Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s room. Fortunately, he was staying at a different level than his parents. At least, she would not feel that awkward if she would run into his parents. Seeing that there was no one around, Fang Su Jin pressed the doorbell. The door swung open and she was dragged into the room. As she inhaled the familiar scent, Fang Su Jin knew that she was in a safe arm. She raised her head andughed as she looked at Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°Why do I feel as if I was tricked?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. She stretched her hand and rested them on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s shoulder. Zhang Yi Hai had a mischievous smile on his face, but he was determined to pretend as if he could not understand anything. ¡°What happened? Who¡¯s tricking you?¡± Fang Su Jin let out a snort. Then, she walked around her boyfriend and scanned her eyes around the room. ¡°Where¡¯s the shirt and tie that you wanted me to see?¡± Zhang Yi Haiughed. He yed along and showed Fang Su Jin to look at the shirt and tie. There were several choices of neckties on the bed. Fang Su Jin nced at her boyfriend and thought that he was really serious about ying around. As the thought came to her mind, Fang Su Jin began to choose the tie for Zhang Yi Hai seriously. Just then, a pair of arms wrapped around her waist and the man¡¯s chin was resting on her shoulder. Subconsciously, Fang Su Jin leaned back in his embrace. Zhang Yi Hai had broad shoulders. Fang Su Jin thought that nestling in them made her feel safer. However, she continued to pretend to choose his tie. A few minutester, she finally made up her mind and set the shirt and tie aside. ¡°I¡¯m done.¡± Fang Su Jin turned around to meet Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gaze. Then, she stood on tiptoe and kissed his lips. ¡°You have to rest well. Don¡¯t forget that you still have to attend your graduation.¡± ¡°Un. I know.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded obediently. ¡°Good boy.¡± Her words made himugh. Zhang Yi Hai leaned over and kissed his girlfriend¡¯s lips a few times. When he finally let her go, Zhang Yi Hai let out a sigh and stared at Fang Su Jin¡¯s rosy cheek happily. The room was quiet and the two of them were standing very close to each other. Therefore, Fang Su Jin¡¯s breathing sounded clear to him. ¡°Su Jin.¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s voice sounded a little deep and magnifying. Fang Su Jin raised her head to look at him. His dark eyes told her to look somewhere else, but everything was toote as she was already trapped in his eyes. ¡°En?¡± Fang Su Jin swallowed. She could feel her breathing grow heavier. ¡°Do you remember? Last time, you promised me that I can make a request when I do well in my final exam.¡± ¡°Un.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded slowly. ¡°I remember.¡± She had been asking him about this request a few times. However, each time, Zhang Yi Hai would tell her that he had not made up his mind. Because of that, Fang Su Jin decided to buy him a couple¡¯s watch. Tomorrow, she nned to give it to him as a gift. However, Zhang Yi Hai was telling her now that he had another thing in mind. ¡°Have you finally made up your mind?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. ¡°Mhm...¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°You... What do you want?¡± She lowered her gaze to look at his lips. Suddenly, Fang Su Jin thought that his lips seemed very seductive. Making her want to kiss him again. The corner of his lips tilted up. ¡°I will tell you about it tomorrow.¡± Her heartbeat elerated. Fang Su Jin could not understand why, but she was feeling a little anxious upon seeing the smile on his face. It couldn¡¯t be that Zhang Yi Hai was nning to do something bad, right? Chapter 621 - 621 Graduation Day (1) 621 Graduation Day (1) The next morning, Fang Su Jin followed the Zhang family to leave the hotel early in the morning and headed to the university where Zhang Yi Hai had studied for a few years. Fang Su Jin looked at the tall man in front of her and thought that he looked quite handsome in his graduation robe. She could not help taking a few photos of him and admiring his good look. After they arrived at the university, Zhang Yi Hai had to leave and gather with his ssmates before they will enter the hall together. Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin had to stay with the Zhang couple. With her identity as Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s girlfriend, Fang Su Jin thought that staying with the couple was a little awkward. Fortunately, Li Qin Yao was always looking after her and the awkward feeling quickly disappeared. When people looked at them, they would think that the two¡¯s rtionship looked like a mother and a daughter. Fang Su Jin entered the hall with the Zhang couple and sat together. On the other side, Zhang Yi Hai met with his ssmates and the group began to chat happily. The atmosphere was especially lively. ..... It has been months since everyone had seen each other. Naturally, there were a lot of things that they wanted to ask. Zhang Yi Hai stood at the side while listening to a few of his friends giving their updates. A lot of them had found suitable job and wasining about their bosses and colleague at work. There were some of them still searching for a job. Then, the subject of marriage came over and the boys were discussing this matter. A few of them already had a girlfriend but thought that it was better not to get married before their finances get better. Zhang Yi Hai thought about his girlfriend and n to get married soon. He loved his girlfriend very much and knew that he could afford to raise her even if Fang Su Jin chose to stay at home and do nothing. Moreover, his parents and sister often scattered some dog food at him when he was alone. Zhang Yi Hai thought that he too wanted to show off his affection to his girlfriend. Zhang Yi Hai had not noticed that while he was chatting with his friends, there was someone who has been watching him for a long time. Ji Xin Xin and Zhang Yi Hai were ssmates. Because of that, she could use this chance to stand close to him. At this time, Ji Xin Xin was surrounded by her friends. Just like the boys, the girls too were busy catching up with everyone¡¯stest story. As they were talking, one of the girls noticed that Ji Xin Xin was too quiet. She followed her line of gaze and smiled upon seeing that Ji Xin Xin was looking at Zhang Yi Hai. Zhang Yi Hai was quite popr and had a lot of fans. In the past, there were a few of them who tried to confess to him. However, each time, Zhang Yi Hai would reject them. Because of this, a lot of them were disappointed and decided to admire him from afar. Ji Xin Xin was one of them. Many of the girls knew that Ji Xin Xin liked Zhang Yi Hai but never had the courage to confess to him. ¡°Xin Xin,¡± the ssmate poked at her arm. Ji Xin Xin turned to her friend and saw that her friend, You Bao was looking at her with a teasing smile. Knowing that she was caught peeking at Zhang Yi Hai, Ji Xin Xin¡¯s cheek quickly turned redder. ¡°You Bao.¡± ¡°Xin Xin, are you not going to take this chance?¡± You Bao asked. ¡°It was not easy for us to gather around like this. Once we separate again, it would be hard to meet. Xin Xin, if you like someone, you should say it.¡± Ji Xin Xin hesitated. ¡°But, I heard that Zhang Yi Hai already had a girlfriend.¡± She lowered her gaze as if to show that she was disappointed. However, in front of her friends, Ji Xin Xin looked quite pitiful. ¡°So what if he had a girlfriend?¡± You Bao said. ¡°It¡¯s just a confession, right? Moreover, before he gets married, you still had a chance. Actually...¡± You Bao heaved a faint sigh. ¡°I always thought that you and Zhang Yi Hai would look good together. One is pretty and another is handsome.¡± Hearing You Bao¡¯s words made her grow courageous. Ji Xin Xin thought about Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s girlfriend again. In her opinion, Ji Xin Xin thought that she was the most suitable to stand beside Zhang Yi Hai. Sooner orter, Zhang Yi Hai would be tired of ying around, right? A glint shed in her eyes. Ji Xin Xin thought that perhaps the packaging she sent to Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s father did not reach his hand. After all, the man was the president of a bigpany and would not care about an anonymous letter. She decided that after the ceremony, she should find President Zhang and show him the photo of Zhang Yi Hai dating an elder woman. Ji Xin Xin did not believe that President Zhang would let his son continue dating that person. With this thought in her mind, Ji Xin Xin began to feel more at ease. At this time, a staff walked over to hand everyone a paper to fill in. Ji Xin Xin quickly offered to hand out a few of them to her ssmates. Once she had handed everything to the girls, Ji Xin Xin inhaled a deep breath and walked to the boys. She handed each of them to her ssmates before looking at Zhang Yi Hai shyly. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai... they want everyone to fill in the form,¡± Ji Xin Xin braved herself to stand in front of the man. Hearing her voice made Zhang Yi Hai frown. He knew that Ji Xin Xin was talking to him. However, he was not willing to look at her face. Each time he recalled how Ji Xin Xin had sent a package to his father, his heart would boil. He had never hit a woman before and was not nning to do this soon. It was better not to look at this ssmate¡¯s face. His gaze fell on the paper in Tang Yin¡¯s hand. ¡°Tang Yin, give me yours.¡± He took the paper from Tang Yin and walked away. Ji Xin Xin stared at Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s figure with an aggrieved look on her face. Chapter 622 - 622 Graduation Day (2) 622 Graduation Day (2) As the graduates followed the staff¡¯s direction to line up before entering the hall, the parents were ushered into the hall. Fang Su Jin followed the Zhang couple and managed to get a perfect seat that would let them see Zhang Yi Haiter. It was quite arge hall and there were many people in it. Li Qin Yao looked at the stage which was far away from their seat and sighed. They were quite far and she was unsure if she would be able to see her son. This time, they came to the graduation fully prepared. Her son will be graduating with flying colors and would be giving a little speech at the end of it. Li Qin Yao was already prepared to take a video and a lot of photos. Fang Su Jin saw that Li Qin Yao was tinkering with the camera and spoke, ¡°Auntie, don¡¯t worry. We can still see Yi Hai through the big screen.¡± Li Qin Yao nodded. ¡°This is true.¡± Her gaze shifted to the big screen and a satisfied smile curled on her face. ¡°Moreover, Yi Hai said that the university will help to record the graduation process. Every student will receive a copyter.¡± ..... The two of them continued to talk. Since her daughter was away, Li Qin Yao was spending her time with Fang Su Jin chatting. After seeing her son with Fang Su Jin a few times, Li Qin Yao really thought of Fang Su Jin as her daughter-inw. The two of them had known each other for years and it was very easy for them to get along. Meanwhile, Zhang Yu Han was busy looking at the list of graduates on the inte. Not too long ago, someone had sent him a photo of his son and Fang Su Jin together. ording to what his son had said, Zhang Yu Han knew that this person was his son¡¯s ssmate. Now that Fang Su Jin was attending the graduation with them, Zhang Yu Han was worried that this girl would cause trouble for his son and Fang Su Jin. Zhang Yu Han quite like Fang Su Jin mostly because the girl had a good rtionship with his wife. As long as his wife was happy, he would also be happy. Because of this, he did not have any objection to the couple¡¯s rtionship. However, Zhang Yu Han had also heard how it was not easy for his son to get Father Fang¡¯s approval. It was only recently that Father Fang began to ept Zhang Yi Hai dating his daughter. Zhang Yu Han did not want that troublesome girl to do anything that would hurt Fang Su Jin. Otherwise, he will have to answer to Fang Su Jin¡¯s father. After waiting for a while, the ceremony finally began. As the graduates walked into the hall, Fang Su Jin tried to find her boyfriend from her position. However, the people around the room looked almost the same. Fang Su Jin leaned back and chatted with Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s mother in a whispering voice as they waited for the man toe out. They were both holding their phone tightly, wanting to take as many photos as they could. Fortunately, they did not have to wait for too long. Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s ss was among the earlier ones to receive their scrolls. As the graduates lined up at the side before they would go up the stage, Fang Su Jin was able to recognize her boyfriend from a distance. His height and his posture gave him away. Seeing this, Fang Su Jin leaned over to Li Qin Yao and pointed at her Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s location. Then, the three of them waited patiently as Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s name was called. Fang Su Jin looked at the big screen to watch Zhang Yi Hai received his scroll. There was a sense of pride when she watched him take the scroll with a confident smile on his face. This handsome person is her boyfriend... The thought made her cheek blush a little bit. Fang Su Jin was seated among the graduates¡¯ family members while silently fangirling over her boyfriend. Fortunately, the Zhang couple was too busy to look at their son and had not noticed what was going on with Fang Su Jin. When Zhang Yi Hai came down the stage, Li Qin Yao pulled Fang Su Jin over for a chat again. Li Qin Yao was looking forward to her first grandchild and the two women were busy discussing this matter. Seeing the polite and obedient girl beside her made her sigh. Li Qin Yao was wondering when will her son would finally kidnap this daughter-inw home. A while ago, Li Qin Yao has been discussing with her husband the matter of their children. They have both decided that once their children were married, Zhang Yu Han would take a long vacation and the two of them would visit ces they have never been before. Thinking about it, it seemed that it has been a long time since the two of them had a vacation just the two of them. Just then, a familiar name was announced, making Fang Su Jin turn around and look at the state again. Fang Su Jin narrowed her eyes as she watched Ji Xi Xin walk onto the stage to receive her stage. She could still remember how she had run into this girl at the airport before she and Zhang Yi Hai return to Y City. Later, Zhang Yi Hai told her that his father received a package from an anonymous sender and there were a few photos of them together. The only person who could snap the photo and send it to President Zhang would be Ji Xin Xin. Initially, Fang Su Jin thought that this girl was quite nice. But after what she had done, Fang Su Jin¡¯s opinion towards her changed. She wondered how would Ji Xin Xin feel when she found out that it was because of her bad intention that helped her rtionship with Zhang Yi Hai. Once Zhang Yu Han knew about the rtionship, the two of them finally disclosed their rtionship to their parents. Soon, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s name was called again and the man stood on the stage to give his speech. Of course, Fang Su Jin did not forget to shoot a video of her boyfriend. At the end of the ceremony, thundering ps filled the hall and the graduation ceremony finally concluded. Chapter 623 - 623 This Old Girl 623 This Old Girl Fang Su Jin walked out of the hall with the Zhang couple. Seeing that there were many people around the area stunned them for a few seconds. Now that the ceremony had ended, the graduates walked out of the hall all at once and scattered to look for their family and friends. At the side, a group of graduates gathered to take a photograph with their ssmates, blocking others¡¯ paths. The atmosphere was quite chaotic. Fang Su Jin looked at the sea of people before turning to Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s parents. Zhang Yu Han was quite tall and easy to spot. However, Li Qin Yao was short and Fang Su Jin could not see her figure amidst the sea of people. Zhang Yi Hai had to wrap his arms around his wife¡¯s body to protect her from the crowd. Seeing the number of people around made him worry that his wife would suffocate. At this time, Fang Su Jin was d that Zhang Li Xue did not attend this graduation ceremony. With her body condition, it would be quite troublesome for her to walk. After pondering the situation for a while, Fang Su Jin led the Zhang couple to the side where it was less crowded. She turned to Li Qin Yao and saw the elder woman heave in relief upon escaping the crowd. Fang Su Jin took out her phone and called Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s number to talk to him. However, it was too noisy at his side and Fang Su Jin could not hear anything. The call ended after a few seconds and Zhang Yi Hai texted her back to tell her that his friends were forcing him to stay around and took a few photos of the ssmates together. ..... He told her that he would go and find her after taking some photos. However, as she was about to describe where they were stopping, Fang Su Jin realized that she did not know how to exin this ce. She sent him a photo of the location but was still worried whether Zhang Yi Hai could find them. Fang Su Jin turned to the Zhang couple and spoke, ¡°Auntie, Uncle, it seemed that Yi Hai is upied at this moment. Why don¡¯t the two of you wait here while I go and look for Yi Hai? If he came over and find you first, then, Auntie you can call me.¡± The Zhang couple looked at each other for a while before agreeing with Fang Su Jin¡¯s idea. Li Qin Yao had a gentle smile on her face. She patted Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand and spoke, ¡°Su Jin, you have to be careful. Don¡¯t go too far. If you can¡¯t find Yi Hai, juste back here and wait.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°Auntie, I know.¡± After saying a few more words, Fang Su Jin left with a bouquet in her hand. She walked around the area to look for the ce that Zhang Yi Hai had mentioned earlier. He told her that he and his ssmates were at the small field in front of the hall. But as Fang Su Jin found the ce, she realized that there were too many people around. Fang Su Jin craned her neck to look for her boyfriend. Previously, she had met a few of his ssmates and Fang Su Jin hoped that she could run into them. She indeed found a familiar face. However, this person was not someone that she wanted to meet. Not too far away from her, Ji Xin Xin was staring back at her angrily. Fang Su Jin saw the way Ji Xin Xin was looking at her and thought that it was too funny. Once upon a time, she had felt that Ji Xin Xin was a cute and polite girl. But obviously, this person was very good at pretending. ¡°You, stand there.¡± Ji Xin Xin marched over angrily. Her eyes fell on the bouquet in Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand. ¡°Why are you here?¡± Fang Su Jin wanted to escape this lunatic. However, Ji Xin Xin had already blocked her path. Each time that she tried to walk around this person, Ji Xin Xin would continue to block her path. ¡°Miss Ji, you are really strange. Why can¡¯t I be here?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. Her lips curled into a smile. ¡°I¡¯m here to attend my boyfriend¡¯s graduation. What is wrong with that?¡± In the past, Fang Su Jin would not say this word out loud. However, she had stayed with Zhang Yi Hai for a few months and their parents were also aware of their rtionship. With their families¡¯ eptance, Fang Su Jin was not as shy about dating someone younger. Moreover, each time that she recalled what Ji Xin Xin had tried to do, Fang Su Jin would be angry. This person imed that she liked Zhang Yi Hai. However, she was trying to harm him. ¡°You...¡± Ji Xin Xin pointed her finger at Fang Su Jin. ¡°You are too shameless. Are you not afraid that his parents would find out about your rtionship?¡± Fang Su Jin wondered just how would this person react if she knew that the Zhang couple had a good rtionship with her. Even Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s mother had begun to call her her daughter-inw. Would Ji Xin Xin faint from anger? ¡°Miss Ji, what does my rtionship with Zhang Yi Hai have to do with you?¡± Ji Xin Xin gritted her teeth. ¡°Miss Fang, I advise you to leave Zhang Yi Hai soon. You and he are not suitable.¡± ¡°Why is that?¡± ¡°You are too old for him.¡± Fang Su Jinughed. ¡°We don¡¯t need an outsider to judge our rtionship. Besides...¡± Fang Su Jin paused and shed a smug smile. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai happens to like this old girl. What can you do about it?¡± Ji Xin Xin¡¯s eyes widened. Seeing that the person in front of her wanted to scold her again, Fang Su Jin shifted her gaze to a side and called, ¡°Zhang Yi Hai!¡± Hearing the name scared Ji Xin Xin too much. She stood in ce anxiously. However, when she turned around, Ji Xin Xin realized that Fang Su Jin had left and that there was no Zhang Yi Hai. Chapter 624 - 624 Helping His Son Guard His Girlfriend 624 Helping His Son Guard His Girlfriend Fang Su Jin continued to crane her neck to look for her boyfriend while trying to get away from Ji Xin Xin at the same time. She turned around and finally saw the young man standing not too far away from her. He was leaning his body on themppost with a light smile on his face. Seeing his expression, Fang Su Jin guessed that Zhang Yi Hai has been watching her for a while and had witnessed her exchange with Ji Xin Xin. This realization made her shy. Heat crept to her face. Fang Su Jin wondered how this person will tease herter. Just then, the person that Fang Su Jin had tried to get away from appeared behind her while staring back at her angrily. Fang Su Jin frowned as her view was blocked. She wanted to look at her handsome boyfriend, not this annoying person. If Ji Xin Xin knew that Zhang Yi Hai was watching this scene, perhaps she would be too embarrassed. ¡°Miss Fang, you really should listen to my advice,¡± Ji Xin Xin said. ¡°You are really not suitable for Zhang Yi Hai. Once he had enough of you, he will kick you aside.¡± There was a hint of impatience on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face. ¡°Then, who do you think is much more suitable for him? You?¡± ..... Ji Xin Xin¡¯s face turned a little red from her words. Then, she looked up again and puffed her chest. ¡°Of course, it¡¯s me.¡± She had considered this matter carefully. Most of her friends also said that she was the most suitable with Zhang Yi Hai. Moreover, her family could match Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s well, right? Ji Xin Xin was staring back at Fang Su Jin provocatively. Because of her position, Ji Xin Xin had not noticed the person who was walking in their direction. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. But, Miss Ji, I don¡¯t think that we are suitable.¡± The familiar voice turned Ji Xin Xin¡¯s eyes wide. She wanted to turn around and look but was too scared of meeting Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gaze. A while ago, Ji Xin Xin had tried to get Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s attention. However, the man continued to treat her coldly. Ji Xin Xin always showed a good attitude in front of Zhang Yi Hai. She did not want him to see what she was doing now. ¡°A person who dared to do something secretly to ruin another¡¯s rtionship... Miss Ji, do you think that I would like someone like you?¡± Zhang Yi Hai stopped beside Fang Su Jin and stared at the troublemaker¡¯s face. Ji Xin Xin finally got to have Zhang Yi Hai look at her. However, this was not the situation that she hoped Zhang Yi Hai to witness. Moreover, the look in his eyes was too cold. It was a hot day and Ji Xin Xin was wearing a graduation robe on her body, but her body was shivering. His words made her cheek turn red. Ji Xin Xin was ovee with guilt as she remembered what sort of tricks she had pulled. Ji Xin Xin thought that Zhang Yi Hai did not know what she had done. She had thought that perhaps, the anonymous letter she sent did not reach to his father¡¯s hand. But now, her instinct was telling her that Zhang Yi Hai knew what she had done. ¡°Miss Ji, I have to ask you to stop harassing my girlfriend,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. He wrapped his arms around Fang Su Jin¡¯s waist, pulling her closer to him. ¡°Miss Ji, in this life, I will never like you. Even if you are the only woman in this world.¡± Ji Xin Xin¡¯s face turned pale. Her eyes were stinging as the tears were threatening to roll down her cheek. Ji Xin Xin could not believe that Zhang Yi Hai would be so cruel with his words. She only like him and she liked him for a long time. How can he say those words to her? Zhang Yi Hai turned to his girlfriend and was about to leave with her. However, he suddenly stopped to look at Ji Xin Xin again. ¡°That¡¯s right, I almost forgot another thing.¡± Seeing Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s smiling at her caused her heart to throb. However, his next words were piercing her heart. ¡°If it was not because of your photo, how can my parents know about my rtionship with my girlfriend and give us their blessings?¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Miss Ji, I really have to thank you. Unfortunately, my parents are not narrow-minded as you are.¡± Once he had finished what he wanted to say, Zhang Yi Hai held Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand and led her away. The two of them did not spare another nce at Ji Xin Xin. After a few steps, Fang Su Jin handed Zhang Yi Hai the bouquet in her hand. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, congrattions on your graduation.¡± The man had a bright smile on his face. Finally, he leaned over to kiss his girlfriend on the cheek. Then, the two of them left with bright smiles on their faces. Ji Xin Xin watched this scene with a dazed look on her face. The words that Zhang Yi Hai had said to her were yed over and over again in her head. Before the couple disappeared from her view, Ji Xin Xin took the chance to chase after them. No matter what, she refused to believe that his parents had agreed to their rtionship. Zhang Yi Hai should be lying to her right? As the thought came to her mind, Ji Xin Xin decided to follow the couple. She saw President Zhang and his wife sitting not too far away. Of course, Ji Xin Xin recognized Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s parents. Her heart broke into tiny pieces upon witnessing the couple and Fang Su Jin¡¯s good rtionship. The group of four seemed as if they had a really good rtionship. Noticing that someone was watching them, Zhang Yu Han raised his head and saw that a young woman was looking at them. He thought about the anonymous letter he had received not too long ago and pondered over this matter. After a while, Zhang Yu Han stretched his hand and patted Fang Su Jin¡¯s shoulder, showing off the family¡¯s good rtionship with the young woman. This could also be considered as helping his son guard his girlfriend, right? Chapter 625 - 625 Your Present 625 Your Present On the side, Ji Xin Xin could only watch Fang Su Jin and the Zhang family get along with each other. Initially, she was still in denial, thinking that perhaps, Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s parents only treated Fang Su Jin well because of her connection with his sister. After all, Zhang Yi Hai had once mentioned that Fang Su Jin was his sister¡¯s friend. But soon, Ji Xin Xin was forced to witness as Zhang Yi Hai putting his arms around Fang Su Jin in front of his parents. Then, Zhang Yi Hai leaned closer to Fang Su Jin, as if giving her a kiss. Looking at this situation, it seemed that the elders knew about the couple¡¯s rtionship. Her heart was breaking and tears rolled down her cheek. Ji Xin Xin had always thought that the Zhang couple would mind that their son was dating someone older. After all, people from a rich families would often value their faces. Once others from their ss heard that their son was dating an older woman, wouldn¡¯t that be an embarrassing thing? This was the reason Ji Xin Xin was too confident that Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s parents would be against their rtionship. However, it seemed that she was wrong. The Zhang couple really did not mind. Ji Xin Xin watched as the group left. This time, she did not try to follow them again. ..... Once the group was away from her sight, Ji Xin Xin¡¯s legs turned weak and she was seated on the ground. Her mind was reying the conversation with Zhang Yi Hai again. Her face turned pale as she recalled the photo she had sent to President Zhang. In the beginning, Ji Xin Xin thought that perhaps President Zhang had missed that package. However, it seemed that he had received it and Zhang Yi Hai also knew about it. Suddenly, Ji Xin Xin began to understand the chilling look in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s eyes when he looked at her earlier. This was supposed to be a happy day for her and a happy reunion. How did things turn out like this? ... Meanwhile, after Zhang Yi Hai left the area, he took his parents and Fang Su Jin around the building to take a few photos of his graduation. His mother bought him a big bouquet with a big teddy bear on it. Zhang Yi Hai had to walk around while holding two bouquets in his arms. His hands were full and walking was quite difficult. Zhang Yi Hai took a photo with his parents around the hall. Then, there was another one with his girlfriend. He lowered his gaze to look at Fang Su Jin. Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin had to tilt her head up to look at him. The look in their eyes was especially affectionate. Li Qin Yao looked at the photos in her phone gallery and decided to send a few to her daughter. Zhang Li Xue who was away in Y City saw the affectionate photo of her brother and his girlfriend together. Then she finally sent a text to her brother to congratte him on his graduation. After leaving the university, Zhang Yu Han took everyone to have a meal at one of the famous restaurants in Capital City for a big meal. His son had finally graduated. Of course, Zhang Yu Han did not mind spending his money to treat everyone to a meal. The atmosphere in the room was quite lively with their chatters. Zhang Yi Hai nced at his girlfriend and a light smile appeared on his face. Initially, Fang Su Jin was still worried about attending his graduation with his parents. But it did not take her too long to get along with his parents well. After the meal, Zhang Yu Han decided to take everyone back to the hotel and rest. Today, everyone had to wake up early morning to attend Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s graduation. Now that it was over, Zhang Yu Han nned to let his wife rest at the hotel and catch up on their sleep. After sending his parents to their room, Zhang Yi Hai turned around and took the elevator again. Instead of going back to his room to rest, Zhang Yi Hai went straight to his girlfriend¡¯s room instead. He pressed the doorbell and waited for a few seconds before his girlfriend showed up at the door. Fang Su Jin stared back at him in confusion for a few seconds. ¡°Why are you here again?¡± She seemed to recall that earlier, they had all agreed to return to their room and rest. ¡°Su Jin, are you not going to let me in?¡± Zhang Yi Hai put on a pitiful look on his face. Fang Su Jin chuckled. Recently, it seemed that Zhang Yi Hai was really good at trying to get her attention by putting on a pitiful look on his face. Once upon a time, she would look away each time she met Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gaze. She always thought that this person was quite scary. Who would have thought that after getting together with him, Zhang Yi Hai could be quite childish? Fang Su Jin stepped aside and let Zhang Yi Hai into the room. She watched as he sauntered around before sitting on the sofa. She thought about the watch that she had bought and decided to give it to him now. Fang Su Jin rummaged through her bag and came out again with a small box in her hand. Then, she sat beside him and put the box in his hand. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, congrattions again on your graduation,¡± Fang Su Jin said. The young man stared at the box in his hand and chuckled. ¡°What is this?¡± ¡°Your present.¡± He raised a brow and spoke, ¡°Can I open it?¡± He watched as Fang Su Jin nodded before unwrapping the gift. His eyes flickered upon seeing the brand. Then, he opened the box and saw a men¡¯s watch sitting in there. ¡°How is it? Do you like it?¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled happily. ¡°Of course.¡± He would like anything that his girlfriend gave him. ¡°Help me to put it on.¡± Fang Su Jin stretched her hand to help her boyfriend put on the watch on his hand. Once she was done, Fang Su Jin showed off the watch in her hand as well. ¡°Look, it¡¯s a couple watch.¡± Zhang Yi Hai saw that they were wearing matching watches and the smile on his face became apparent. Just as Fang Su Jin had thought, Zhang Yi Hai really does love this sort of thing. Seeing the happy look on his face, Fang Su Jin leaned over and wrapped her arms around his neck. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, are you not going to tell me about your request now?¡± His eyes turned darker at the mention of this request. Heughed to mask his expression and spoke, ¡°I¡¯ll tell you about it during dinner, alright?¡± Fang Su Jin raised a brow. ¡°So mysterious?¡± ¡°Un.¡± He leaned to kiss her lips. ¡°Be patient.¡± Chapter 626 - 626 Dinner 626 Dinner Fang Su Jin put on a pretty dress and light makeup on her face. Someone pressed the doorbell just as she was checking herself in the mirror. Fang Su Jin walked to the door and peeked into the peephole. The smile on her face widened upon seeing Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s handsome face. Fang Su Jin opened the door and gave Zhang Yi Hai a lookover. The man looked handsome in his blue shirt. Her gaze then stopped at the watch around his wrist. Before she could praise his good look, Zhang Yi Hai leaned over and pressed his lips at the corner of her lips. ¡°Su Jin, you look pretty.¡± Fang Su Jinughed. ¡°Well, thank you. Zhang Yi Hai, you look very handsome yourself.¡± She raised her head and met his gaze. Suddenly, her breath felt as if it was stuck in her throat. Somehow, there was something in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gaze that made her feel a little breathless. It was making her cheek hot and her breathing hastened. Fang Su Jin blinked. When she looked at Zhang Yi Hai again, Fang Su Jin realized that the look had already disappeared. Her head tilted to one side. Fang Su Jin wondered if she was imagining things. ..... Zhang Yi Hai stretched his hand at her. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s get going.¡± Taking a deep breath, Fang Su Jin put her hand on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s. She locked the door behind her and went out with her boyfriend. However, the moment they reached the parking spot, Fang Su Jin began to notice that there was something wrong. As Zhang Yi Hai helped her with the door, Fang Su Jin turned to look at him and asked, ¡°Are your parents noting with us?¡± His lips turned into a faint smile. ¡°Mmm... Uncle Lu invited them to have dinner at their ce. Tonight, there will be only us.¡± Fang Su Jin felt her heart skip a beat. Somehow, she could not help but feel that there was something strange about this night. However, Fang Su Jin could not pinpoint what was that strange thing. Seeing that Zhang Yi Hai was holding the door for her, Fang Su Jin slid into the passenger¡¯s seat. Then, she watched as Zhang Yi Hai walked around the car and got into the driver¡¯s seat. ¡°Where are we going?¡± Fang Su Jin asked as the vehicle entered the main street. ¡°I made a reservation at a restaurant. It¡¯s a western restaurant. Are you alright with it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright,¡± Fang Su Jin said. ¡°It¡¯s your graduation day. You¡¯re supposed to pick the ce.¡± The restaurant was located on a hill, away from the city center. Zhang Yi Hai pulled over the vehicle in front of the restaurant and handed the car key to the jockey. Then, he held Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand and led her into the restaurant. A man in a suit and tie greeted them at the entrance. Once Zhang Yi Hai gave his name, the two of them were led upstairs. The couple was seated beside the window where they could see the city¡¯s night view. After ordering the food and drinks, Fang Su Jin looked out the window and thought that the view was very pretty. The city looked very bright and lively. After a while, she turned to Zhang Yi Hai again, wanting to talk to him about the view. Just as she turned to look at her boyfriend again, Fang Su Jin realized that Zhang Yi Hai was staring at her. His gaze was intense and full of emotion. Fang Su Jin thought that she could almost see the stars in his eyes. As the thought came to her mind, Fang Su Jin began to wonder if she was crazy. ¡°You... why are you looking at me like that?¡± Zhang Yi Hai chuckled. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with looking at my pretty girlfriend?¡± Fang Su Jin snorted as she reached for the ss of water in front of her. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, you¡¯re getting really good at saying sweet words.¡± ¡°Mmm... I ate a lot of sweets recently.¡± Fang Su Jin stared back at Zhang Yi Hai quizzically. Then, she realized that the man was staring at her lips for a long time. Just like that, her cheek turned redder. Fang Su Jin wanted to ask him what he meant, but her skin was too thin and she could not let Zhang Yi Hai tease her again. Fortunately, their appetizers arrived and the two of them started to dig into their food. As she did not want to give Zhang Yi Hai a chance to tease her, Fang Su Jin began to ask her boyfriend a few questions about his work and what he nned to do, now that he had graduated. Although Fang Su Jin did not understand much about her boyfriend¡¯s work, she really do enjoy listening to him talk. Fang Su Jin thought that Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s voice was quite soothing. Since they were having a romantic dinner, the couple decided to have a three-course meal. They did not have to wait for too long between their course. One and a half hourster, their desserts were served. Fang Su Jin looked at her chocte mousse cake and ate it happily. When she looked at her boyfriend again, Fang Su Jin realized that Zhang Yi Hai looked a little pale. The young man continued to poke into his bavarian mango with his dessert spoon, almost as if he was going to destroy them. ¡°Yi Hai?¡± Fang Su Jin tilted her head to one side when the man raised his head to look at her. ¡°Are you not going to eat that?¡± The bavarian mango and strawberry macaroon he ordered looked delicious. If Zhang Yi Hai did not want them, she did not mind volunteering to finish them for him. Zhang Yi Hai lowered his gaze and finally realized what he had done. Taking a deep breath, Zhang Yi Hai put down his dessert spoon and looked his girlfriend in the eyes. ¡°Fang Su Jin.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Fang Su Jin was startled upon hearing him calling her name suddenly. ¡°I have something to say. Do you remember about my request?¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. Actually, she too wanted to talk to Zhang Yi Hai about his request. He told her that he was going to talk about it during dinner. ¡°Un. Of course, I remember. What is it that you want?¡± Her mind whirled to think of what her boyfriend would request from her. Looking at the anxious look on his face made her wonder if it was something naughty... It couldn¡¯t be, right? Chapter 627 - 627 Ninety-Nine Roses 627 Ny-Nine Roses Zhang Yi Hai did not answer her question very quickly. Instead, he turned his head slightly to look at one of the servers who was standing not too far away from him. Suddenly, the light around them dimmed. Fang Su Jin looked around anxiously, wondering what was going on. Because the lights in the restaurant were dimmed, the city light from a distance away looked a little brighter. Fang Su Jin was fascinated by this view for a few seconds. Then, noticing that someone was walking over to their table, Fang Su Jin looked up. Her eyes widened in surprise upon finding that a waiter was standing beside them with arge bouquet of red roses in his hand. Fang Su Jin did not have to guess to know that there should be around ny-nine roses in the waiter¡¯s hand. Fang Su Jin stared at the roses with a dazed expression, wondering what was going on. She wondered if the waiter had arrived at the wrong table. However, when Fang Su Jin looked around again, she realized that there were no guests around their nearby table. ¡°Miss Fang Su Jin?¡± The waiter spoke. ¡°Yes?¡± Fang Su Jin stared back at the waiter inquiringly. ¡°These flowers are for you. Please ept them.¡± The waiter pushed the bouquet to her. ..... Fang Su Jin was still a little dazed. Without asking anything about the flower, she held the bouquet and stared at it for a long time. The flowers were very pretty and the smell was very fragrant. But wait, who sent them to her? Before Fang Su Jin could figure out the answer, soft music was heard,ing from a violin. Dimmed light, music, and a bouquet of fiery red roses. Everything around her gave off romantic feelings. Fang Su Jin shifted her gaze briefly and saw that a man was ying the violin from a distance. Her gaze met with the musicians and the person walked over to her table. Her heart was racing. Fang Su Jin turned to Zhang Yi Hai, wanting to discuss with him what was going on. However, she soon realized that the man was no longer in his seat. Fang Su Jin looked around anxiously and finally found him beside her. But why was he kneeling down on one knee? A thought came to her mind and it was making her slightly dizzy. ¡°Su Jin,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke before Fang Su Jin could say a word. ¡°Yes?¡± The young man put his hand in his pocket and pulled out a box. He opened the box slowly, revealing a sparkling diamond ring. ¡°Su Jin, please, marry me.¡± Her eyes opened slightly while Fang Su Jin stared at Zhang Yi Hai with a stunned expression. She thought of the red roses in her arms and the romantic atmosphere around them. There was also Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s hot and strange gaze. Fang Su Jin continued to stare at the man without giving him her answer. At this time, she was too shocked by his proposal that Fang Su Jin did not know how to react. She first needed to calm down and process everything. ¡°I know that we haven¡¯t been with each other for a long time,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°But I can assure you that this proposal was something that I have been thinking about properly. Su Jin, the moment I approached you, marriage has always been my goal.¡± Fang Su Jin had watched a lot of proposal scenes in the drama she had followed, but, this was the first time that someone had proposed to her. Of course, she did not know how she should react. She had thought that a proposal scene in the drama was romantic, but she had never thought that it could be this heart-throbbing. It made her excited and restless at the same time. She wanted to smile and cry at the same time. It turned her mind into a mess. ¡°We did not get together for a long time, but I can assure you that this is something that I wanted to do. Su Jin...¡± Zhang Yi Hai paused to stare at his beloved. Then, a shaky smile curled on his lips. ¡°I love you. And I want to grow old with you.¡± Fang Su Jin felt as if someone had shot her straight in the heart. Who would have thought that a simple ¡®I love you¡¯ could make her feel this way? ¡°The only request I have for doing well in my exam is this.¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. ¡°I hoped that you will make me the happiest man on earth and agree to this request. And in return, I promise to make you the happiest for as long you are with me.¡± He inhaled a deep breath and continued. ¡°Fang Su Jin, will you marry me?¡± Fang Su Jin stared at the man, who was still kneeling on one knee. He seemed to be smiling, but Fang Su Jin could sense that Zhang Yi Hai was very anxious at this time. Then, her gaze shifted to the diamond ring resting in the jewelry box. The diamond was winking at her as if to tell her that she should ept his proposal. Fang Su Jin wondered just when did Zhang Yi Hai had prepared all this. The waiter was ying romantic music in the background. But at this time, Zhang Yi Hai could not hear anything. He continued to stare at his girlfriend, waiting for her answer. The silence between them felt as if it was going to be forever. The longer that Fang Su Jin remained quiet, the more anxious his heart turned to be. Zhang Yi Hai was mostly afraid that Fang Su Jin would not agree to this request. After a moment that seemed like forever, Fang Su Jin finally nodded. She stretched her hand to Zhang Yi Hai and spoke her answer, ¡°Yes. I will.¡± A smile bloomed on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s lips. Fang Su Jin thought that his smile at this time was even more beautiful than the flowers in her hand. Then, Zhang Yi Hai took out the ring from the box and slid it onto Fang Su Jin¡¯s finger. The waiters who were around to help with this proposal came out to congratte the couple. Then, one of them took out a cake to celebrate this joyous asion. Chapter 628 - 628 The Doorbell 628 The Doorbell At the end of the meal, Zhang Yi Hai paid for their meals and spoke a few words to the restaurant staff who helped him with the proposal. Since Fang Su Jin had agreed, Zhang Yi Hai was naturally in a good mood and gave the waiters quite a lot of tips. The couple headed back to the hotel afterward. Zhang Yi Hai wanted to continue to hold his beloved¡¯s hand. However, he had to concentrate on his driving. Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin sat beside him while admiring the diamond ring on her finger. Looking at the design and the diamond, Fang Su Jin could guess that this ring was quite expensive. Fang Su Jin found that she could not stop smiling whenever she looked at the ring on her finger. Her chest was filled with happiness. She would never think that she would be proposed to in Capital City. It was very surprising. The car stopped at the red light. Fang Su Jin turned around and saw that Zhang Yi Hai was looking at her with a smile on his face. The look on his face was especially gentle. The two of them did not speak a word but continued to look at each other lovingly. ..... Once they arrived at the hotel, Zhang Yi Hai parked his vehicle at the parking spot and helped Fang Su Jin out. Fang Su Jin held Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s arms tightly as they were heading up the stairs together. ¡°Tell me...¡± Fang Su Jin was looking at Zhang Yu Hai curiously. ¡°Have you always been thinking about proposing as the reward for your good result?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°I already nned to propose to you after graduation.¡± Her cheek turned bright red, thinking of how Zhang Yi Hai has been wanting to marry her for a long time. Then, her lips turned up into a foolish smile. Suddenly, Fang Su Jin was wondering if his parents would know about this too. Later, how should she act in front of his parents? They entered the elevator and tacitly headed to Fang Su Jin¡¯s room together. The moment they entered the room, Zhang Yu Hai closed the door with his legs. He grabbed Fang Su Jin¡¯s arms and pulled her against him. Her body was pushed against the door behind her. Then, with one swift movement, Zhang Yi Hai pressed his lips against Fang Su Jin. This was something that he wanted to do after Fang Su Jin had agreed to his proposal. However, they were in a private ce and Zhang Yi Hai knew well that Fang Su Jin was too shy. Because Zhang Yi Hai was a little impatient to kiss his beloved, the two of them did not have the time to turn on the light. His kisses became too hot and the sounds of their heavy breathing echoed through the room. As he recalled that Fang Su Jin had said yes to his proposal, Zhang Yi Hai could not help but to deepened their kisses. ¡°Yi Hai...¡± Fang Su Jin could only gasp between his kisses. She was going to tell him that she wanted a few seconds to catch up her breath. As if he could understand what she wanted, Zhang Yi Hai began to move to kiss her neck. His wet and soft lips against her neck were making her gasp. Fang Su Jin clenched her fist against his shirt, wanting to hold on to something. Otherwise, she might be swept away. The couple was into each other. Everything was too intense. It was as if they both did not want to be apart from each other. Suddenly, the doorbell rang, snapping them both from their intense moment. Fang Su Jin stared at Zhang Yi Hai, her eyes were full of horror. The two of them were not expecting that someone would ring her doorbell at this time. ¡°It might be the housekeeping,¡± Zhang Yi Hai whispered. His voice sounded a little hoarse after all that kissing. ¡°Let¡¯s not mind them.¡± The doorbell rang again just as he was about to lean over and kiss Fang Su Jin. His expression turned ck as he thought that someone hade to disturb him at such an important moment. Zhang Yi Hai let out a long exasperated sigh. He peeked through the peephole, already nning to scold the person who had disturbed him. However, the look on his face changed the moment he saw the person behind the door. Of course, Fang Su Jin noticed the look on his expression. ¡°Who is it?¡± Before Zhang Yi Hai could answer, Fang Su Jin¡¯s phone was ringing loudly in her purse. She pushed Zhang Yi Hai aside and took out her phone. Her eyes widened when she saw that it was Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s mother who was calling her. ¡°It¡¯s your mother. Should I pick it up?¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at his mother through the peephole. From the look of it, his mother had already heard Fang Su Jin¡¯s caller ringtone. Because of this, the two of them could not pretend as if they were not in the room. ¡°Answer the phone,¡± Zhang Yi Hai whispered. Fang Su Jin nodded. She swiped her fingers on the screen and pressed the phone against her ear. Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai moved to turn on the light before helping Fang Su Jin to tidy up her clothes and hair. ¡°Auntie...¡± Fang Su Jin let out a dry cough upon noticing that her voice sounded a little strange. ¡°Su Jin?¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. ¡°You are in your room, right? Open your door. I¡¯m outside your room.¡± Fang Su Jin inhaled a deep breath. She looked through the peephole and finally realized the reason Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s expression was a little strange. ¡°Oh... Auntie, wait for a second. I¡¯ll open the door for you.¡± Fang Su Jin ended the phone call and stared at Zhang Yi Hai in horror. ¡°What should we do now?¡± ¡°Mom already knows that you are in the room. You should open the door.¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke calmly. ¡°Su Jin, I might have to use your bathroom for a while.¡± Fang Su Jin had an inquiring look in her eyes. She lowered her gaze to a certain spot on his body and knew that Zhang Yi Hai really have to go and hide. Chapter 629 - 629 Congratulations, Both of You 629 Congrattions, Both of You Fang Su Jin ran to look in the mirror to tidy up a little bit. Then, she took a few deep breaths before she went to open the door. ¡°Auntie.¡± A bright smile appeared on her lips. ¡°Sorry, I wasn¡¯t expecting anyone toe and thought that it was some troublemakers.¡± She stepped aside and continued, ¡°Please,e in.¡± Li Qin Yao stepped into the room and waited for Fang Su Jin to lead her to the living area. Then, she raised the bag in her hand. ¡°Your uncle and I went to visit a few of our friends earlier and they packed up some food. Su Jin,e and try them.¡± Fang Su Jin stretched her hand to take the paper bag. At the same time, Li Qin Yao noticed the sparkling diamond ring on Fang Su Jin¡¯s finger. She stared at the ring for a few seconds and a smile appeared on her lips. Of course, Fang Su Jin noticed that Li Qin Yao was looking at her ring and suddenly, her cheek turned bright red. The smile on Li Qin Yao¡¯s lips showed that she know something about the ring. However, Fang Su Jin pretend as if she did not notice anything. She put the paper bag on the coffee table and peeked into it. It seemed that there were a few cakes. ¡°Is Yi Hai here?¡± ..... Fang Su Jin was startled. She looked up, wanting to lie, but remembered that Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s mother might have gone to his room and found that he was not around. It seemed that it will only be troublesome for her if she was caught lying. ¡°Un...¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°He should be in the bathroom.¡± The person who was hiding in the bathroom heard her words. Zhang Yi Hai knew that he will have toe out of the bathroom after this. He lowered his gaze and looked at a certain part of his body. Zhang Yi Hai inhaled a few deep breaths to calm down and finally came out. As he walked into the living area, Zhang Yi Hai saw that his mother was chatting happily with Fang Su Jin. Sensing his movement, Li Qin Yao turned around and smiled at her son. ¡°Yi Hai, are you alright? It takes you a while in the bathroom.¡± Zhang Yi Hai let out a dry cough. ¡°Mmm... it might be something that I eat.¡± Fortunately, Li Qin Yao did not probe into this matter. ¡°That¡¯s right, your father and I are nning to head back to Y City tomorrow,¡± Li Qin Yao said. ¡°We are still worried about your sister and Xi Xi. Are youing with us?¡± Now that her daughter was pregnant, Li Qin Yao could not stop worrying about her. After all, Zhang Li Xue was someone who liked to run around. Zhang Yi Hai nced at Fang Su Jin and met her gaze. ¡°No. We¡¯ll stay in Capital City for a couple more days. There are still a few businesses I need to deal with the university¡¯s management.¡± Li Qin Yao nodded. She made a few arrangements to let her son send her and her husband to the airport after breakfast. Then, Li Qin Yao looked at the ring in Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand again and smiled. ¡°Su Jin.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Fang Su Jin was startled when her name was called. ¡°Su Jin,ter, you have to ask your parents when will be a good time for your uncle and me to pay a visit,¡± Li Qin Yao said. Fang Su Jin stared back at the elder woman with a puzzled look on her face. Li Qin Yao chuckled upon seeing the look on Fang Su Jin¡¯s face. Then, she walked over to the girl and held her hands. ¡°Since you have agreed to Yi Hai¡¯s proposal, of course, we should be meeting your parents to discuss your wedding.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s face turned bright red again. She did not expect Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s mother to know... Suddenly, she could imagine that Zhang Li Xue would hear about this news as well. Her friend would be really excited. Fang Su Jin could already imagine that Zhang Li Xue would make her call her sister-inw again. ¡°Congrattions, both of you.¡± Li Qin Yao patted Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand before looking at her son. After saying a few more words, Li Qin Yao finally made her move to leave. Zhang Yi Hai walked her mother to the door. Before she left, his mother did not forget to remind him not to bully her future daughter-inw that much. Of course, Zhang Yi Hai could only pretend as if he did not understand anything. Zhang Yi Hai heaved a long breath after his mother left. He suddenly felt too tired. All he wanted to do now was to hug his Su Jin. As the thought came to his mind, Zhang Yi Hai went to look for Fang Su Jin and hugged her tightly to recharge. ¡°Just let me hug you for a little bit.¡± Fang Su Jin stayed in his embrace for a few seconds before turning around to look at him with a shy look on her face. ¡°Your mother knows about your n to propose?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Yi Hai buried his face in the crook of Fang Su Jin¡¯s neck. ¡°I need someone to advise me to choose the ring. Of course, my mom is the person I can consult.¡± He would go to ask his sister¡¯s advice, but Zhang Yi Hai was afraid that his sister would give bad advice just to mess up with him. Of course, his mother only knew about his intention to propose. Zhang Yi Hai had never told her when he was nning to propose. ¡°Then, are your parents really going to meet my parents to discuss a wedding?¡± Fang Su Jin frowned. ¡°Isn¡¯t this too early?¡± ¡°Of course...¡± Zhang Yi Hai pulled away and looked at his beloved with an intense gaze. ¡°Su Jin, I love you very much. I can¡¯t wait to marry you and spend the rest of my life with you. I want to see your face first thing when I wake up in the morning andst before I sleep.¡± He leaned over to kiss her lips. ¡°Su Jin, it is not too early. It will take a long time to n a wedding.¡± Her heartbeat elerated as she listened to his words. In the end, Fang Su Jin nodded before a certain someone leaned over to kiss her passionately again. Chapter 630 - 630 Favorite Sister-in-Law 630 Favorite Sister-in-Law Father Fang could not hide his shock upon hearing that Zhang Yi Hai had proposed to his daughter in Capital City. Moreover, his daughter, Fang Su Jin had already agreed to this marriage. Father Fang had always known that Zhang Yi Hai was serious about his daughter. He had mentioned his intention from the beginning he announced that he was dating Fang Su Jin. However, Father Fang had never thought that the young man would be moving too fast. The young man had proposed to his daughter right after his graduation. It seemed that he was a bit impatient... Initially, Father Fang was unhappy about this sudden proposal. However, his wife convinced him that it would be good for their daughter to settle down quickly. Their daughter was still young and it was a good age to get pregnant and give birth to some children. Moreover, a lot of girls around Fang Su Jin¡¯s age were now married. If they dyed any longer, society was going to say something about their daughter. Father Fang¡¯s heart started to waver when his wife pointed out that their grandchildren might inherit their daughter¡¯s good looks. But then, Father Fang recalled that there was also a chance for their grandchildren might inherit Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s look. Although Zhang Yi Hai was quite handsome, Father Fang preferred his daughter¡¯s soft look a bit more. Later, Mother Fang had to pinpoint that once the couple was married, Zhang Yi Hai could stay the night at their house and discuss business and economy with Father Fang all night long. Father Fang¡¯s heart began to waver again. ..... In the end, Father Fang finally decided to ept this situation after having a long talk with his daughter. Fang Su Jin told her father that she liked Zhang Yi Hai very much and that he made her feel loved and safe. In the past, Fang Su Jin dated a few guys, but no one would make her happy as Zhang Yi Hai. At the end of the day, what was important was his daughter¡¯s happiness. Father Fang could not find a reason to reject this marriage, seeing that his daughter was very happy with that young man. It was just that... He had watched his daughter grow up in front of him. From the moment he held his baby girl after his wife gave birth to her and now, she was old enough to get married and have her own baby. Father Fang naturally felt a little reluctant. Two weeks after Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s graduation, the Zhang family finally made their trip to the Fang¡¯s residence to discuss Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin¡¯s wedding. Zhang Li Xue naturally did not want to miss the fun and decided toe along as well. As they were visiting the Fang family on weekend, of course, Bai Xi Xi would have toe as well. Unfortunately, Bai Qi was on duty and was unable to go with them. Initially, Father Fang wanted to bully Zhang Yi Hai a little bit by making things difficult for him. However, seeing the Zhang couple in front of him, Father Fang did not dare to make trouble. After all, Zhang Yu Han was someone that he respected a lot. The Fang family invited everyone for lunch and continued to discuss the wedding afterward. Fang Su Jin was the only daughter of the Fang couple. Naturally, the Zhang family would agree to the Fang family¡¯s requests as long as they were reasonable. Li Qin Yao discussed with Mother Fang for a long time before they finally made up their decision. Zhang Li Xue was currently pregnant and was now in her second trimester. The Zhang family wanted to consider her pregnancy and decided for Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin to be married after Zhang Li Xue gave birth to her baby. This way, the couple would not have to worry too much and they will have enough time to prepare for the wedding as well. Naturally, both Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin had no objection. Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin¡¯s wedding was set to be a week after the new year. By that time, Zhang Li Xue should have given birth. With the festivity atmosphere, it would be easier for them to gather their friends and family. After the meeting, Zhang Li Xue took Bai Xi Xi and followed Fang Su Jin to her room. Zhang Li Xue held Fang Su Jin¡¯s arms tightly and smiled. ¡°Su Jin, congrattions. I¡¯ll have to let you know that you will be my second favorite sister-inw.¡± Fang Su Jin could feel the corner of her lips start to twitch as her friend was bringing up this sister-inw matter again. Zhang Li Xue was very excited that the two of them would be family after this. However, she could not help but be curious about why does she have to be the second favorite. ¡°Second favorite?¡± Fang Su Jin tilted her head to one side. ¡°Why am I the second?¡± Zhang Li Xue turned to Bai Xi Xi and smiled. ¡°Because Xi Xi will always be the first one.¡± Fang Su Jin looked at the little girl andughed. Of course, Fang Su Jin would not mind if Bai Xi Xi would be Zhang Li Xue¡¯s favorite sister-inw. However, Bai Xi Xi was feeling a little guilty about this. The little girl turned to Fang Su Jin and spoke, ¡°Sister Su Jin, we can both be my sister-inw¡¯s favorite. I don¡¯t mind sharing.¡± Although she was happy to hear that she would be the first favorite, Bai Xi Xi thought that Fang Su Jin deserved to be the first favorite as well. After all, Bai Xi Xi liked Fang Su Jin who would teach her to draw and paint whenever they had some free time. As long as someone would be good to her, Bai Xi Xi would like that person. Fang Su Jin looked at the serious look on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face and decided to agree with the little girl Just like this, they will both be Zhang Li Xue¡¯s favorite sister-inw. Chapter 631 - 631 Baby’s Gender 631 Baby¡¯s Gender Each time Zhang Li Xue had her prenatal check-up, Bai Qi will make sure to attend her check-up with her. Even if he could not make it, he would mention this to her mother-inw and ask her to apany his wife. Bai Qi will try his best to apany his wife. As a doctor, he would understand more of what Doctor Lin would say. As an expecting father, he wanted to see his child¡¯s condition. As a husband, he wanted to know everything about what his wife was experiencing. Moreover, he could as anything that he did not understand to Doctor Lin. As Zhang Li Xue entered her second trimester, her morning sickness had lessened and her appetite was slowly increasing. Whenever Bai touched his wife¡¯s stomach, he could feel the slight bump. Knowing that a child between him and his wife was growing in there gave him an indescribable feeling. In the beginning, he did not wish for Zhang Li Xue to get pregnant too early after their marriage. But now that she was carrying his baby, Bai Qi was naturally happy. He thought that if his parents were still alive, they would be very happy as well. This child would be the eldest from both sides of the family. Bai Qi could imagine that when the baby was born, everyone will spoil and pamper this baby. ..... During the early stages of Zhang Li Xue¡¯s pregnancy, Doctor Lin tried to look at the baby¡¯s gender a few times. However, everything remained unclear. ording to Doctor Lin, the baby was quite yful. Each time it was time for an ultrasound, the baby would y hide and seek with them. Bai Qi turned to his wife upon hearing what Doctor Lin said. He thought that his child really resembled his wife. Both were really yful. However, Zhang Li Xue did not care much about the baby¡¯s gender. As long as the baby will grow healthy, she would be satisfied. On the next check-up, Doctor Lin gave Zhang Li Xue another ultrasound to check on the baby¡¯s growth. This time, the baby was no longer ying hide and seek. Doctor Lin looked at the image on the screen and smiled. At the side, Bai Qi was looking into the monitor while holding his wife¡¯s hand. What Doctor Lin had seen was something that Bai Qi had also noticed. He pursed his lips into a thin line as he finally learned about the baby¡¯s gender. Doctor Lin looked at the expecting mother who was lying on the bed and smiled. ¡°I can already see the baby¡¯s gender. Mrs. Bai, would you like to know your child¡¯s gender?¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at the monitor with her eyes wide. She tried to figure out her baby¡¯s gender, but could not understand much about what she was seeing. Then, she turned to Bai Qi and looked at him inquiringly. Zhang Li Xue had decided that if Bai Qi wanted to know the baby¡¯s gender, then, she will listen to the doctor¡¯s words. Doctor Lin followed Zhang Li Xue¡¯s line of gaze and chuckled. ¡°Doctor Bai, did you see it?¡± A light crease appeared on Bai Qi¡¯s forehead. ¡°Un. I¡¯ve seen it.¡± Zhang Li Xue stared at her husband expectantly. ¡°You¡¯ve seen it? Is it a baby boy or a girl?¡± Bai Qi opened his mouth to answer. However, when he saw the look on her face, Bai Qi decided to tease her a little bit. ¡°Do you really want to know?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. She gripped Bai Qi¡¯s hand tightly and spoke, ¡°Tell me.¡± A helpless smile appeared on his lips as he looked at his wife. The initial intention of wanting to tease her quickly disappeared. ¡°Hubby, don¡¯t make me anxious. It¡¯s not good for the baby.¡± Doctor Linughed as she watched the couple¡¯s interaction from the side. She had always heard that Doctor Bai was always serious at the hospital. However, whenever he was with his wife, Doctor Bai would turn gentler. Bai Qi leaned over to his wife and whispered the baby¡¯s gender. Zhang Li Xue could not hide her surprise. Then, she could not stop smiling. After spending a long time in Doctor Lin¡¯s office, the couple finally left the hospital. Zhang Li Xue continued to stare at the baby¡¯s photo while smiling happily. She turned to Bai Qi and poked at his arms. ¡°Hubby, the baby is growing up a little more.¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Bai Qi lowered his gaze to look at his wife¡¯s tummy. ¡°Then, have you figured out what you are going to name our baby?¡± Bai Qi pondered over her question for a while. ¡°Let¡¯s call the baby Bai Cai.¡± (Bai Cai = Chinese cabbage) The corner of Zhang Li Xue¡¯s lips began to twitch. ¡°You are not going to name my child after a vegetable.¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled. She could not tell if she wanted tough or be angry at her husband¡¯s unserious answer. ¡°I¡¯m joking.¡± Bai Qi smiled. ¡°I¡¯ll think of the name properly and give you an answer soon.¡± It was only then that Zhang Li Xue was satisfied. She snapped a photo of her baby¡¯s scan and posted it on her moments while covering a few parts. Of course, Zhang Li Xue set it for her close friends and family members to see. In just a few seconds, her family members gave their response after looking at the photo. Zhang Li Xue was in the middle of replying to a fewments when her phone rang. She looked at the caller ID and smiled before picking up the call. ¡°Huan Huan.¡± ¡°Li Xue, your baby is too cute,¡± Mo Qing Huanmented. Zhang Li Xueughed happily. ¡°You could tell?¡± Mo Qing Huan heaved a sigh. ¡°Of course. Now I¡¯m a little jealous. Perhaps I should talk to He Rong about this. Let him work hard a little more.¡± The two friends began to chat happily about Zhang Li Xue¡¯s pregnancy. When the nightes, He Rong went to his wife¡¯s side and was surprised at her enthusiasm. However, he was not going toin when his wife voluntarily wanted to make love to him. Chapter 632 - 632 The Baby Did Not Want to Come Out 632 The Baby Did Not Want to Come Out Bai Qi could not stop worrying as his wife¡¯s due date approached. What he was worried about the most was that he could not be by Zhang Li Xue¡¯s side as she gave birth. Therefore, each time he headed to work, Bai Qi would stroke his wife¡¯s stomach and speak to the baby to wait for him beforeing out. Perhaps, the baby was listening to Bai Qi¡¯s words. As the due date was approaching, the baby did not make much movement. Doctor Lin told the expecting parents that the baby was healthy, but decided to spend time in the mother¡¯s tummy for a while longer. On Zhang Li Xue¡¯s due date, Bai Qi took his wife to the hospital. However, Doctor Lin told them that it was not time for her to give birth. The baby still did not want toe out, making Bai Qi start to worry about his wife¡¯s health instead. While Zhang Li Xue was taking a nap, Bai Qi stroke her stomach again and decided to have a talk with the baby. He even threatened the baby toe out soon. In the evening, Bai Qi decided to listen to Doctor Lin¡¯s advice and take his wife out in the garden. By now, her stomach has grown up so big that walking became difficult for her. Worried that she might fall, Bai Qi stayed by his wife¡¯s side to support her. The two of them walked around the garden while coaxing the baby toe out quickly. Otherwise, the mommy might have to undergo surgery. ..... After a while, the two stopped by the basketball court. Zhang Li Xue looked at the hoop and thought that it has been a while since she yed basketball. Of course, Bai Qi noticed the look on his wife¡¯s face. His brow furrowed as he spoke, ¡°Don¡¯t make trouble.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed happily upon hearing his words. Then, she pursed her lips and blinked her eyes, pretending to look cute to coax her husband. Bai Qi¡¯s heart started to waver upon seeing the look on his wife¡¯s face. After staring at his wife for a while, Bai Qi finally heaved a sigh. ¡°You really can¡¯t. Remember what Doctor Lin said. No intense movement.¡± Zhang Li Xue leaned on her husband¡¯s arms and smiled. ¡°I know. I was messing up with you. But hubby, why don¡¯t you go and y? Since I can¡¯t do it, I think I would be satisfied if I watch you y.¡± Before Bai Qi could decline, Zhang Li Xue quickly added. ¡°Anyway, I think you are very handsome when you are ying basketball.¡± Bai Qi looked at his wife helplessly. In the end, he was weak against his wife¡¯s praise. Bai Qi stretched his hand and pinched Zhang Li Xue on her cheek. ¡°Alright then. You stand here quietly while I go and get the ball.¡± He then headed to the corner to grab the ball. Once he returned to the court, Bai Qi started to show off his skills before shooting the ball into the hoop. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes sparkled. Just as she had thought. Her hubby really do look handsome while he was shooting the ball. She started to p happily and paused when Bai Qi walked over to her side. Bai Qi was about to ask his wife if she was satisfied with the way he shot the ball earlier. However, as he approached closer, he realized that the look on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face was a little different. He threw the ball aside and rushed over to his wife¡¯s side. ¡°Li Xue? What¡¯s wrong?¡± Zhang Li Xue raised her head and frowned. ¡°Bai Qi, I think our baby also thought that you looked the coolest when you are ying basketball.¡± Bai Qi looked at his wife in puzzlement. ¡°After watching you ying for a while, he finally decided toe out.¡± Once she finished saying these, Zhang Li Xue held her stomach and made a sound telling him that she was in pain. Bai Qi inhaled a deep breath. He wanted to panic, but he remembered that his wife¡¯s fate would depend on him. Bai Qi forced himself to calm down. Then, with one swift movement, he carried his wife in his arms and walked to the house. His movement was too sudden. Zhang Li Xue wrapped her arms around Bai Qi¡¯s neck so that she will not fall. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°Bai Qi... put me down. I¡¯m very heavy.¡± ¡°You are not heavy,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Now stay still and don¡¯t move around.¡± Afraid that she might fall, Zhang Li Xue decided to stay still as Bai Qi carried her into the house. Her heart warmed upon seeing the serious look on Bai Qi¡¯s face as he was carrying her. Zhang Li Xue thought that Bai Qi looked very handsome like this. As they entered the house, Bai Qi announced to everyone that his wife was going to give birth soon. Li Qin Yao began to panic. In the end, Zhang Yu Han helped to calm his wife. He instructed Bai Qi to grab Zhang Li Xue¡¯s bag and supported his daughter into the car. Zhang Yi Hai was instructed to stay home and look after Bai Xi Xi. Then, Zhang Yu Han and his wife took their daughter and Bai Qi to the hospital. However, the traffic was a little congested as they entered the main road. Zhang Yu Han looked at the navigation system and wondered if they would be able to arrive in time. He shared his worry with his wife and their conversation was heard by Zhang Li Xue. ¡°Daddy, it¡¯s alright. Bai Qi is a doctor and you also have experience in helping Mommy give birth,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I think I would be alright even if I have to give birth in the car.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s words only made Bai Qi tense. Li Qin Yao looked at her daughter helplessly. Even at this time, her daughter was still yful. But since she was still in the mood to joke around, Li Qin Yao guessed that her daughter¡¯s condition was still alright. ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense. Giving birth is not that easy. It¡¯s better to have professionals helping you.¡± Of course, Li Qin Yao recalled how scared she was when she had to give birth to her son at home with only her husband to help her. ¡°Li Xue, don¡¯t talk too much,¡± Li Qin Yao reminded her. ¡°You need to preserve your energy forter.¡± Zhang Li Xue lowered her head. ¡°Oh.¡± Fortunately, Zhang Li Xue arrived at the hospital safely. Doctor Lin came to check on her and Zhang Li Xue was quickly pushed into thebor room. Chapter 633 - 633 The Baby Looked Just Like You 633 The Baby Looked Just Like You Not too long ago, Zhang Li Xue was still in the mood to joke around with the others. But now that she was wheeled into the delivery room and the contraction has became frequent, Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face began to turn a little pale. She looked around the room and started to panic when she could not see Bai Qi around. It was the nurse who had to help her to calm down and practice her breathing. After a while, Bai Qi finally appeared dressed in blue from head to toe. He rushed over to her side and held her hand. ¡°Sorry. I have to change my clothes beforeing over.¡± The hospital usually did not allow to have the father to apany the mother in the delivery room. However, Bai Qi was a special case. Since he was one of the doctors in the hospital, naturally, he was allowed to apany his wife. Zhang Li Xue could not help but shed some tears upon seeing her husband. Seeing her cry made Bai Qi feel distressed. He was always calm whenever he was in a surgery room. But Bai Qi was nervous upon seeing his wifeying on the hospital bed. This time, his wife was about to give birth to their child. ..... However, Bai Qi still held his wife¡¯s hand tightly and spoke, ¡°Li Xue, don¡¯t be afraid. I am here.¡± Zhang Li Xue could not deny that Bai Qi¡¯s presence helped her to calm down a lot. Then, the wave of pain came and Zhang Li Xue gripped Bai Qi¡¯s hand tightly as if to channel her pain. She thought that giving birth was a lot more painful than having appendicitis. It was more painful than having a fractured leg. ¡°It¡¯s alright, I¡¯m here.¡± Bai Qi could only stay by his wife¡¯s side to give her his support. Doctor Lin stayed at the side to monitor Zhang Li Xue¡¯s condition. A faint smile curled on her face as she watched the couple¡¯s interaction. Doctor Bai was always calm when he faced any surgery. However, when he was in the delivery room to apany his wife, he was all the same as other expecting fathers. Other than giving his moral support, there was nothing much that he could do to help. Zhang Li Xue turned to Bai Qi again and whimpered. ¡°Hubby, it hurts.¡± The paines and goes. It made her feel very tired. The frown on Bai QI¡¯s face deepened. He decided that he should not let his wife experience the pain of childbirth again. Having one child was enough. Bai Qi shifted his gaze to his wife¡¯s bulging tummy and whispered, ¡°Baby, don¡¯t make trouble for your mother, alright? Juste out soon.¡± Just as he finished saying those words, Zhang Li Xue felt another wave of pain. She clenched her teeth as she tried to endure the pain. Her lips began to turn pale and her face was all sweaty. When the pain halted temporarily, Zhang Li Xue held Bai Qi¡¯s hand and whispered, ¡°Bai Qi, I love you very much.¡± His little fairy¡¯s words should make him happy, but hearing those words at this time and situation made him unhappy instead. Bai Qi looked at his wife worriedly. Then, he shifted his gaze to Doctor Lin who was monitoring his wife¡¯s situation. ¡°It¡¯s going to be alright.¡± Doctor Lin assured. ¡°The baby shoulde out very soon.¡± She looked at Zhang Li Xue and spoke, ¡°Mommy, you have to reserve your energy. Just push when I tell you to pushter. You still remember the breathing technique you learned?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Then, you should try the breathing technique now.¡± Fortunately, the baby did not make a lot of trouble for Zhang Li Xue. After an hour of pushing the baby, the room was filled with the baby¡¯s loud crying voice. Doctor Lin lifted the baby carefully and smiled, ¡°Congrattions. It¡¯s a boy.¡± Bai Qi nced at his newborn son for a brief second to look at the baby¡¯s gender. Then, he let the nurse clean up the baby. Meanwhile, Bai Qi looked at his wife lovingly. He raised his hand and helped to wipe the sweat off her face. ¡°How are you feeling?¡± Initially, giving birth was quite painful. But now that the baby was out, Zhang Li Xue was relieved. ¡°I¡¯m alright.¡± She closed her eyes as Bai Qi leaned over to kiss her forehead. ¡°Li Xue, thank you,¡± Bai Qi whispered. ¡°You have done a very good job. You are the most amazing person who had appeared in my life, did you know that?¡± Her heart warmed. Hearing his words made all her tiredness seem to fade away. ¡°Hubby, have you looked at our son?¡± Bai Qi nodded. ¡°I looked at him.¡± ncing should also be considered looking, right? ¡°Is he handsome?¡± This was a question that Bai Qi could not answer as he did not look at his son properly. Fortunately, the nurse carried the baby over to let Zhang Li Xue look at him. The moment she held the little boy in her hand, Zhang Li Xue could not stop her tears from streaming down her cheek. Thinking of how this boy had stayed in her tummy for months made her emotional. ¡°Bai Qi, he¡¯s very handsome.¡± Zhang Li Xue sniffled. ¡°Look, the baby looked just like you.¡± She wanted to tease the baby but was afraid that the baby might start to cry. Bai QI lowered his gaze to look at the baby who was staying in his wife¡¯s arms. He thought that the baby¡¯s wrinkled skin was ugly. He was much good looking than his son. However, Bai Qi was not going to share his thoughts with his wife. ¡°Un. He¡¯s very handsome.¡± At this time, he can only get along with his wife¡¯s words. If Zhang Li Xue thought that the baby is handsome, then, he is handsome. He was not going to argue with her. Bai Qi looked at his wife¡¯s face as she was holding their son. Seeing the smile on her face and the baby in her arms. At this time, he felt that his life was nowplete. Chapter 634 - 634 We are Grandparents Now 634 We are Grandparents Now After the baby was cleaned up, the nurse handed the baby to Bai Qi while Doctor Lin was helping Zhang Li Xue to clean up after giving birth to a healthy baby boy. Bai Qi remembered that her parents-inw were still waiting for the baby outside and decided to bring his son to meet his grandparents. Li Qin Yao stood up when she saw Bai Qi walk out. One look at the chubby baby made her eyes teared up. Li Qin Yao put one hand on her mouth and turned to her husband. ¡°Hubby, we are grandparents now.¡± Zhang Yu Han looked at his wife with a gentle look in his eyes. The two of them met when they were younger. But now they have both turned into grandparents. Zhang Yu Han looked at his wife and noticed the fine lines around her eyes. However, he thought that she was just as pretty as the first time he saw her at the basketball tournament years ago. ¡°Look at him, isn¡¯t he pretty?¡± Hearing his wife¡¯s words, Zhang Yu Han finally shifted his gaze to the baby. ¡°Un. He¡¯s very pretty.¡± This baby was his daughter¡¯s son. How can he not be pretty? ¡°Mom, do you want to hold him?¡± Bai Qi asked. Li Qin Yao¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Can I?¡± ..... ¡°Of course.¡± Bai Qi leaned slightly to let his mother-inw hold his baby. The little boy opened his mouth and let out a big yawn just as his grandmother was holding him. The scent of the baby made Li Qin Yao sigh in satisfaction. After looking at her baby for a while, Li Qin Yao raised her head to look at Bai Qi. ¡°How is Li Xue? Is she alright?¡± She looked at the door and began to worry about her daughter. However, Li Qin Yao knew that Zhang Li Xue should be in a good health. Otherwise, Bai Qi¡¯s expression would not be this rxed. ¡°She¡¯s fine. Doctor Lin is with her.¡± Hearing his words, both Li Qin Yao and Zhang Yi Hai were more at ease. As long as their daughter was alright, it was all that matters. Li Qin Yao continued to look at the baby boy in her arms. She could not stop smiling upon seeing how adorable her grandson is. ¡°Hubby, quickly sends a message to Yi Hai,¡± Li Qin Yao said to her husband. ¡°Yi Hai and Xi Xi should be very worried about Li Xue.¡± Zhang Yu Han took his phone and went over to the side to call his son about the good news. Later, he still has to inform his parents who were in C Country, and tell them that they have now be great-grandparents. After a while, the nurse wheeled Zhang Li Xue out of thebor room to the ward. Li Qin Yao looked at her daughter on the hospital bed and found out from the nurse that she had already fallen asleep due to exhaustion. ... Zhang Li Xue slept for a long time. She first felt her contraction in the evening and gave birth to a healthy baby boy when the sky had turned dark. It was her first time giving birth and she was really exhausted. When she woke up again, Zhang Li Xue looked around and saw that she was in the hospital. She tried to move around and winced as her body felt a little sore. ¡°You¡¯re awake?¡± Bai Qi was sleeping at the side when he noticed his wife¡¯s movement. He quickly stood up and walked over to her side to check on her. ¡°Mhm..¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Hubby, where is our son?¡± Bai Qi helped to push a few strands of hair away from his wife¡¯s face. ¡°You want to see him? ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Then, I will tell the nurse to bring him over after this.¡± Bai Qi pressed the button at the side before pouring some water for his wife to drink. Soon, a nurse came into the room to check on Zhang Li Xue. After asking a few questions and seeing that she was alright, the nurse finally left the room to give the couple some privacy. Of course, Zhang Li Xue did not forget to remind the nurse to bring her son over. She only managed to see the little boy briefly. She still wanted to hold her son for a while longer. ¡°Are you hungry?¡± Bai Qi asked. He walked over to the side and poured some chicken soup from the thermos. ¡°Dad came to deliver some food for you earlier. He said that he wille again with your mom and everyone else.¡± Bai Qi smiled at her. ¡°Xi Xi was the most excited. The delicious smell of the chicken soup wafted through the room. Zhang Li Xue¡¯s stomach was growling, demanding to eat something. ¡± Go on and eat something before the nurse bring our son over. As soon as Bai Qi ced the soup in front of her, Zhang Li Xue began to eat as if she had not eaten anything for days. In just a short time, she finished her chicken soup and finally heaved a satisfied sigh. Now that her stomach was filled, Zhang Li Xue felt her body regain some energy. As she was chatting with Bai Qi about the baby, the nurse knocked on the door and pushed the baby¡¯s cart into her room. Zhang Li Xue sat up straight when heard her son¡¯s voice. She carried the baby into her arms and stared at his red and chubby face for a long time. ¡°Hello.¡± This was the baby that she had given birth to. A childing from her and Bai Qi. Just the thought of it made her feel emotional. As if he could sense his mother, the baby moved slightly to get closer to his mother¡¯s embrace. While Zhang Li Xue was holding the baby, the nurse taught her a little bit about caring for the baby and what they needed to pay attention to. The baby¡¯s lips moved and soon, a loud crying voice echoed in the room. Zhang Li Xue looked at Bai Qi, wondering if she had made any mistake in holding him. ¡°Hubby, what do I have to do now?¡± Bai Qi looked back at her with the same anxiousness. ¡°Mrs. Bai, I think the baby is just hungry,¡± the nurse said with a smile. ¡°Why don¡¯t you try and feed him some milk? Chapter 635 - 635 Bai Cai 635 Bai Cai When it was time for visiting, Zhang Yu Han brought his wife, son, and Bai Xi Xi to see his daughter and grandson at the hospital. They finally arrived at the ward and entered the room after knocking on the door. When they walked in Zhang Li Xue was coaxing the baby in her arms. The picture in front of them was very beautiful. However, seeing that the baby had his eyes closed, everyone dared not make a lot of noise. Li Qin Yao walked over to her daughter to check on her first. She ced a hand on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s head, stroking it gently while ncing at her grandson. ¡°Li Xue, how are you?¡± A gentle smile curled on her lips. ¡°Mommy, I¡¯m fine.¡± Li Qin Yao leaned over and kissed her daughter on the top of her head. ¡°You have worked hard.¡± Her gaze fell on the baby. ¡°He looks beautiful.¡± Zhang Li Xue followed her mother¡¯s line of gaze to look at the baby. The corner of her lips tilted up. ¡°Mommy, do you want to hold him?¡± Li Qin Yao put her purse on the table before holding the baby in her arms. It has been a while since she had held a baby. Of course, she liked her grandson very much. The baby was very cute and fragrant. ¡°I made you some food. Do you want to eat now?¡± ..... Before Zhang Li Xue could answer, Li Qin Yao turned to her son and asked him to put the food she brought on the table so that her daughter could eat. Li Qin Yao was sure that her daughter would be hungry after giving birth to the baby. Although she had sent some food in the morning, she was still afraid that it was not enough. She had given birth twice to her children and knew how it would feel. Zhang Yi Hai ced the food container on the table before looking at his sister. ¡°Sister, you have worked really hard. Congrattions on giving birth to a baby boy.¡± A faint sigh escaped him. Zhang Yi Hai could still remember how his sister was a little gangster when she was younger. Who would have thought that she had now given birth to a baby and be a mother? Zhang Yu Han nced at the baby before walking over to his daughter. He gave her a hug before kissing her forehead. As his wife was looking at the newborn baby, Zhang Yu Han was looking at his daughter, worried if she had any difort after giving birth. He looked around and finally realized that his son-inw was not around. ¡°Where is Bai Qi?¡± ¡°He went away to deal with some matters,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°He shoulde back soon.¡± At the side, Bai Xi Xi was peeking at the baby curiously. Noticing her gaze, Li Qin Yao sat down on the sofa before motioning for the little girl toe over and look at the baby. ¡°Xi Xi, this is your nephew.¡± Bai Xi Xi looked at the baby¡¯s closed eyes and chubby reddened cheek. An urge to poke at the baby¡¯s cheek came over. However, Bai Xi Xi could only restrain herself. ¡°He¡¯s very cute.¡± Li Qin Yaoughed. ¡°Un.¡± She shifted her gaze to Bai Xi Xi and spoke, ¡°Xi Xi, you have now be an auntie.¡± Bai Xi Xi stared back at Li Qin Yao in disbelief. She was still young and had only entered primary school. How can she be an auntie? But as she looked at the baby again, Bai Xi Xi thought that it did not matter if she had be an auntie at such a young age. This baby is her nephew. Other than her brother, this baby also shared the same bloodline as hers, right? As the thought came over, Bai Xi Xi made a silent vow to protect this nephew. ¡°Do you want to try and hold him?¡± Li Qin Yao asked. Bai Xi Xi looked at the baby expectantly. ¡°Can I?¡± ¡°Of course, you can. I¡¯ll be here. So, you don¡¯t have to worry.¡± Li Qin Yao patted the seat beside her, motioning Bai Xi XI to sit down. When Bai Xi XI was in afortable position, Li Qin Yao helped to put the baby in her arms. Bai Xi Xi thought that the baby seemed small, but he was quite heavy as well. Once the baby was in her arms, Bai Xi Xi did not dare to make a move. She sat up still, afraid that the baby might be ufortable. Seeing the baby continue to sleep soundly in her arms made her smile. Bai Xi Xi thought that being an auntie was also a happy thing. Bai Qi returned to the room a whileter only to find that everyone was in the room. He greeted everyone before announcing that Qi Zheng was going to visit Zhang Li Xue and the baby in a while. The news that Bai Qi had be a father had spread among the staff. Of course, Qi Zheng would learn about this news too. After chatting with his father-inw for a while, Bai Qi walked over to his sister to look at his son. Seeing that the baby was sleeping soundly, Bai Qi let his sister hold him for a while longer. As if he could notice that his father was around, the baby opened his mouth and started to cry. Bai Xi Xi who was still holding the baby began to panic. She was sure that she did not try to poke the baby in the cheek. Noticing the look on his sister¡¯s face, Bai Qi leaned over and took his son away. ¡°Let me go and check if the baby had soiled his diaper.¡± A while ago, his wife had fed the baby. Now that the baby was crying again, Bai Qi guessed that he should be ufortable. After checking, Bai Qi found that his son¡¯s diaper was already full. He ced the baby in the cart and changed his diaper quickly. Although his movement was a little awkward, with enough practice, Bai Qi would be good at it. Bai Xi Xi watched as her brother changed the baby¡¯s diaper before walking over to her sister-inw¡¯s side. ¡°Sister-inw, does the baby have a name?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her husband and smiled mischievously. ¡°Your brother said, he¡¯s called Bai Cai.¡± ¡°Bai Cai?¡± Bai Xi Xi repeated the name. Bai Qi let out a dry cough before looking at his parents-inw. ¡°No. That¡¯s not it. I haven¡¯t thought of a suitable name yet. I will announce it once I have made a decision.¡± After learning the gender of his baby, Bai Qi thought of a few names. However, he could not decide which one is the most suitable. Seeing the anxious look on Bai Qi¡¯s face made Zhang Li Xueugh. Zhang Li Xue who wanted to tease her husband would never expect thatter, some of her family members would secretly call her son Bai Cai his nickname. Chapter 636 - 636 Baby Bai Xiang 636 Baby Bai Xiang After spending a couple of days at the hospital, Zhang Li Xue was allowed to go home. Now, it was time for her to undergo her confinement. Her parents had hired a few capable staff to look after her and her baby. Within a month, Zhang Li Xue lost a lot of weight that she gained while she was pregnant with her son. Although her diet was quite strict, Zhang Li Xue was willing to work hard to lose weight. She thought that moving around was not that easy when she was heavier. Moreover, she still wanted to teach her son to y basketball in the future. With that as her determination, Zhang Li Xue decided to forget about her favorite chicken wings. While Zhang Li Xue was losing weight, her son, Bai Cai was gaining weight. The baby boy liked to drink his mother¡¯s milk so much. Each time that he was near his mother, the baby would open his mouth and started to suck his favorite milk as if he had not eaten for days. Of course, Baby Bai Cai was unaware that each time he preupy his mother¡¯s time, his father would watch him intently. It was not easy for Bai Qi to spend time with his wife due to his work. But whenever he had time to rest at home, his child would stay with his wife almost all the time. Perhaps, his mother-inw saw this and would volunteer to look after the baby to let him spend time with his wife. Bai Qi thought that he was quite lucky to have such an understanding inws. ..... These days, Baby Bai Cai¡¯s skin was no longer red. Baby Bai Cai has grown to be a fat baby with smooth and white skin. As days passed by, the baby¡¯s face slowly changed. From the look of it, the baby seemed to have inherited a lot of his father¡¯s features. This made Zhang Li Xue very happy. Her husband was very good-looking and of course, she would want her son to look a lot like his father. She also hoped that her son would grow as tall as his father. Zhang Li Xue could already imagine her grownup son and her husband ying basketball together. It seemed that it will be a breathtaking scene. However, when the baby opened his eyes, one could see that the baby inherited the same eyes as his mother and grandfather. The way Bai Xiang looked when he was frowning was really simr to Zhang Li Xue and Zhang Yu Han. Seeing this, Li Qin Yao could not help but take a photo of the three together while frowning. After all, when Zhang Li Xue was a baby, they had also taken a photo of her and her father while the two of them were frowning. Li Qin Yao was amused to find that the three of them looked very simr. Each time that she looked at this photo, Li Qin Yao could not stop smiling for a long time. When Baby Bai Cai was two weeks, his father finally decided on a name for him. Baby Bai Cai was named Bai Xiang. Bai Qi was hoping that this son would live life freely and soar as high as a bird. However, his uncle and aunt would still call him Bai Cai when no one else was around. After hearing people calling him Bai Cai a few times, the baby seemed to know that this was his name. Each time that someone called him Bai Xiang, the baby would not respond that much. However, when someone called him Bai Cai, the baby will wriggle his body in excitement. One day, while Fang Su Jin was visiting the baby, Zhang Yi Hai finally let out this secret to his fiance. Zhang Yi Hai tried to call his nephew Bai Cai in front of his fiance and the two o them watched as the baby moved his hand around. Unfortunately for Zhang Yi Hai, his sister finally caught him in the act. Because of this, Zhang Yi Hai was scolded for a few minutes. Of course, Fang Su Jin only stood at the side while watching this scene. Meanwhile, Bai Xi Xi who would always tease the baby using the name could only hide in the corner, hoping that no one would find out her secret. Bai Xiang liked his mother very much. Each time that he was in his mother¡¯s embrace, Bai Xiang would stay in her arms obediently and sleep. The baby liked the milky scent of his mother and find that her hug was the mostfortable. His father was not around that much as he was busy with his work at the hospital. Although Bai Xiang did not get to see his father that much, he could always tell when he was around. When his father was nearby, Bai Xiang would open his eyes and cry loudly, hoping that his father would carry him. Once he was in his father¡¯s embrace, Bai Xiang would try his best to stay awake and y with his father. Of course, his mother was not too happy about this. ording to his mother, he was always asleep when he was with her, but would stay awake when he was with his father. Zhang Li Xue voiced her dissatisfaction to her son, and the boy would close his eyes and continue to sleep. Obviously, Bai Xiang was finding that his mother¡¯s chattering voice was tooforting to listen to. Now that there was a baby at home, Bai Xi Xi had a new routine. Each time that she came back from school, the little girl would wash her hand and go find her nephew. When no one was around, Bai Xi Xi would silently call the baby as Bai Cai. After all, with his chubby appearance, her nephew did look like Chinese cabbage. This was what Bai Xi Xi thought whenever she was carrying her nephew in her arms. Fortunately, unlike Zhang Yi Hai, Bai Xi Xi was never caught. The girl was very smart and would onlye to call her nephew whenever she was sure that no one else was around. Bai Xiang also loved his aunt very much. When it was almost time for Bai Xi Xi toe back from school, Bai Xiang would wake up and stare into the air until his aunt came to greet him. It was as if he would know that his aunt wasing to y with him. However, when Bai Xi Xi came a littlete to find him, Bai Xiang would throw a tantrum until a lot of people came to coax him. ording to his grandmother, his attitude was almost like his mother¡¯s when she was a baby. On Bai Xiang¡¯s full moon celebration, his grandmother helped him to put on nice clothes. Bai Xiang was excited as he seemed to notice that there were a lot of people around him. Everyone came to tease him until he would sh a toothless smile. Seeing that the baby was not afraid of people made everyone happy. Of course, Bai Xiang¡¯s wealthy grandaunt and granduncles had prepared a lot of expensive gifts for him. Mo Qing Huan and her husband also came to visit the baby with a lot of gifts. After teasing the baby for a while, Mo Qing Huan took her friend aside with a sneaky smile. ¡°Li Xue, guess what?¡± Mo Qing Huan whispered. ¡°I¡¯m pregnant!¡± Zhang Li Xue inhaled a deep breath. She stared at her friend for a few seconds longer before lurching forward to hug her friend. ¡°Huan Huan, congrattions!¡± Mo Qing Huanughed happily. After she was married to He Rong, the two of them decided to go with the flow and enjoy their time together. If they were to have a child, then, they would be happy. Anyway, there was no pressure. It was only after seeing Zhang Li Xue¡¯s baby¡¯s ultrasound image that Mo Qing Huan began to think about having a child. She made her husband worked hard until she was now pregnant. In the past, their mothers were best friends. Later, the two of them grew up, attended the same coge and became best friend as well. Zhang Li Xue and Mo Qing Huan hoped that their child would be best friend as well. As they were discussing about this matter, Mo Qing Huan suddenly thought of something else... ¡°Li Xue, your Bai Xiang is a son. What if the child in my stomach is a girl?¡± Zhang Li Xue thought about this for a while. ¡°Of course, they can still be friends. What age are we in? A boy and a girl can also be friends.¡± Mo Qing Huan nodded in agreement. ¡°But of course, if my son liked your daughter, that¡¯s even better too.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°Huan Huan, we can be a family.¡± The two friends continued to joke around. After all, the matter between their child is something that they don¡¯t know about. Chapter 637 - 637 Time to Pick Up the Bride 637 Time to Pick Up the Bride The sky was blue and the sun was shining brightly. Zhang Yi Hai looked out the window and inhaled a deep, shaky breath. The corner of his lips curled up into a smile. On this day, Zhang Yi Hai was the happiest. He was going to marry the person that she loved the most. In just a few hours, Fang Su Jin would be his wife. Just the thought of it would make him unable to stop smiling. Last night, he could not fall asleep thinking about how they will finally be together. The two of them had known each other for a long time. However, getting together was not that easy for them. The knocking on the door snapped him out of his trance. Zhang Yi Hai turned around and saw his friend, Qian Ji entering the room with a smile on his face. He gave Zhang Yi Hai a look over and chuckled at Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s anxious look. ¡°Yi Hai, are you ready?¡± Qian Ji asked. ¡°It is time to pick up the bride.¡± His heartbeat elerated. ..... If it was possible, Zhang Yi Hai wished that he could fly over to his bride¡¯s side. Taking a deep breath, Zhang Yi Hai walked out the door with his friend following him closely. Their journey to the Fang¡¯s residence felt as if it was too slow. Finally, the driver announced that they had arrived. Zhang Yi Hai alighted from the car and adjusted his clothing. As he walked over to the house, Zhang Yi Hai could see that there were a lot of people gathering outside. Then, he heard someone shouting out loud announcing his arrival. Zhang Yi Hai tilted his head up to look at Fang Su Jin¡¯s room. Someone came to greet him and his friends before leading them into the house. This time, he was going to take his bride and marry her. With a few more steps, he will reach Fang Su Jin¡¯s side. However, before they could enter the house, a group of men came to block their path. Zhang Yi Hai frowned, feeling a bit annoyed that he was not going to reach Fang Su Jin¡¯s side as soon as he had thought. He gave those men a look over and realized that he knew the man who was leading the group. Last time, he had seen this man in Capital City. Back then, he came to her exhibition with a bouquet of red roses in his hand only to find that Fang Su Jin was with a strange man. Later, she introduced him as her cousin. It was only then that he was able to calm down. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, right?¡± Fang Yu Ting gave the younger man a look over. Then, the corner of his lips tilted up to a sneer. Thest time he met Zhang Yi Hai in Capital City, his cousin, Fang Su Jin had introduced him as a brother of a friend. Who would have thought that now they were meeting again, this man was going to marry Fang Su Jin? Zhang Yi Hai had a calm look on his face. ¡°Hello, cousin brother.¡± Fang Yu Ting narrowed his eyes dangerously. He thought that the young man in front of him was too shameless. ¡°Do you think it would be easy for you to marry my cousin?¡± Fang Yu Ting spoke. He nced at his brothers and watched them step forward. The corner of his lips tilted up. ¡°You have to go through us first.¡± The corner of Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s lips began to twitch. Usually, shouldn¡¯t the bridesmaids test the groom? When did this change? However, Zhang Yi Hai had no other choice but to undergo the test from Fang Su Jin¡¯s cousin brothers. He had thought that it would be a good thing that he brought along his groomsmen. At least, they would be able to help him undergo these tests. Unfortunately for Zhang Yi Hai, Fang Yu Ting did not allow him to let his groomsmen help. He could only undergo every torture himself. ... Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin was waiting anxiously in her room. Not too long ago, she heard someone shouting that the groom hade to pick her up. She has been waiting for a while, but the person who was supposed to pick her up did not show up. This was making her anxious. It couldn¡¯t be that Zhang Yi Hai had changed his mind, right? As the thought came to her mind, Fang Su Jin began to worry again. She turned to her cousin and spoke, ¡°Xiao Mi, can you go and check? What is going on? Why isn¡¯t he here yet?¡± Her cousin, Xiao Mi shed a teasing smile. ¡°Su Jin, are you getting impatient? Don¡¯t worry. Your groom wille over soon.¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s cheek turned warm. ¡°No. I¡¯m just worried.¡± Xiao Mi giggled. ¡°Alright. I will go and check now.¡± She looked at Fang Su Jin¡¯s red cheek before turning around and leaving. Fang Su Jin patted her cheek a few times. She inhaled a few deep breaths to calm down. Soon, her cousin Xiao Mi returned to her side with an anxious look on her face. ¡°Su Jin. It¡¯s bad!¡± Fang Su Jin stared back at her cousin with her eyes wide. Her heartbeat elerated as a lot of bad thoughts came to her mind. ¡°It¡¯s Brother Yu Ting. He is stopping your groom at the door!¡± Xiao Mi spoke while trying to catch her breath. ¡°Moreover, he brought the others with him.¡± Fang Su Jin sprang up. ¡°Xiao Mi, go and stop them!¡± Xiao Mi looked back anxiously. ¡°Do you think they will listen to me?¡± That was right. Fang Su Jin knew her cousin brothers well. It will not be easy to convince them to stop bullying Zhang Yi Hai. What is she supposed to do now? Fang Su Jin started to pace back and forth. Her nose and eyes were starting to sting. If Zhang Yi Hai left because of her stupid cousins, and she will never forgive them. ¡°Su Jin, calm down. Don¡¯t be anxious,¡± Xiao Mi tried to convince her. ¡°I am sure that your husband is going to pass this test.¡± Her movement halted. That¡¯s right. She should have a little bit of trust in Zhang Yi Hai. That man was a fox. He will know how to pass her cousins¡¯ tests. She took a few deep breaths and told herself that everything will be alright. Suddenly, there was amotion outside her door. Then, someone knocked on the door and spoke, ¡°Fang Su Jin, I came here to pick you up.¡± Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s voice sounded a little breathless. ¡°Let¡¯s go and get married.¡± Chapter 638 - 638 His Daughter was Too Beautiful 638 His Daughter was Too Beautiful Fang Su Jin¡¯s tears welled when she finally saw Zhang Yi Hai in front of her. She did not know what did her cousins do to test him but seeing him appear while catching up his breath let her know that the tests were not easy. Fortunately, this man was alright. Fortunately, he showed up. Fang Su Jin was about to lurch forward to her groom¡¯s side when Xiao Mi reminded him of something. ¡°Groom, you still have to look for the bride¡¯s shoes.¡± It was then that Fang Su Jin recalled that she was not wearing her shoes. Meanwhile, Xiao Mi was lowering her gaze, worried that the groom would murder her with the look in his eyes. Zhang Yi Hai was indeed a little impatient. Especially, after going through Fang Su Jin¡¯s troublesome cousins. However, he could only y along and search for his bride¡¯s shoes. He swept the room with his eyes and met one of the bridesmaids¡¯ eyes. The bridesmaid shifted her gaze to the coffee table, hinting to him where they have hidden the shoes. Zhang Yi Hai walked over and finally found what he was looking for. ..... Once the shoes were in his hand, Zhang Yi Hai went to his bride¡¯s side and knelt down on one knee to help her wear her shoes. He then leaned over and stretched one hand at her. ¡°Fang Su Jin.¡± His lips curled up to a roguish smile. ¡°Will you marry me?¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s cheeks turned redder as she noticed that everyone was gathered around to watch them. She gave Zhang Yi Hai a nod and put a hand in his. While the others were cheering, Zhang Yi Hai stood up before carrying his bride in his arms. Their closeness made Fang Su Jin shy. As Zhang Yi Hai carried her out, Fang Su Jin buried her face in Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s embrace until they finally entered the car. The driver drove to the hotel where the two of them were going to be married. As the car was moving, Fang Su Jin turned to Zhang Yi Hai and saw that the man was still holding her hand tightly. He was watching her silently with a smile on his face. His gaze was too intense and Fang Su Jin chose to look away. ¡°Are you alright?¡± Fang Su Jin asked. ¡°My cousins, they did not bully you that much, right?¡± She looked at him up and down, wanting to check if he was injured. ¡°I¡¯m alright. They just wanted to test my strength and endurance. That¡¯s all.¡± Fortunately, Fang Su Jin¡¯s cousins did not go overboard. Other than ying a few games to test his endurance, they did not do anything else. However, fighting everyone alone was indeed tiring. He thought of his bride who was waiting for him and that was his source of strength. Now that he could hold his bride¡¯s hand. Zhang Yi Hai could finally heave with relief. As soon as they arrived at the hotel, Fang Su Jin was taken to the waiting area where the makeup artists were going to touch up her face. She was waiting in the room before the ceremony would begin when someone knocked on the door. Xiao Mi helped to open the door and Zhang Lu Xue appeared at the door. After exchanging a few polite words with Xiao Mi, Zhang Li Xue entered the room and look for her best friend. Seeing Fang Su Jin in her white dress made her smile brightly. ¡°My sister-inw, you¡¯re looking as pretty as ever.¡± The two friends were hugging tightly. ¡°I heard that Yi Hai was stopped at the door by your cousins,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°This is good. Yi Hai should know that it was not easy to marry you.¡± Fang Su Jin stared at her friend helplessly. Was there a sister like Zhang Li Xue? As the two of them were chatting for a while, someone from the wedding nner agency came to announce that it will be time for the ceremony to begin. Zhang Li Xue left the room and was reminded of her son who was resting in another room. It should be time for him to drink his milk. Meanwhile, Fang Su Jin followed the staff to the hall. When she approached closer, Fang Su Jin could see that her father was already waiting for her. Hearing the sound of her footsteps, Father Fang turned around and finally saw his daughter. The look on his face froze. Father Fang thought that his daughter was too beautiful. He wondered if he was really willing to let Zhang Yi Hai marry his daughter. It was not toote to back out, right? ¡°Dad...¡± Fang Su Jin¡¯s voice snapped Father Fang out of his thoughts. He realized that he was being too ridiculous. His daughter was about to marry the person she loved. As her father, he was happy for her. Moreover, that young man had already promised that he will look after his daughter well and never betray her or make her suffer any grievance. ¡°Su Jin, you¡¯re beautiful,¡± Father Fang held his daughter¡¯s hand tightly and gave it a gentle squeeze. He had always known that he will have to marry off his daughter. But, Father Fang did not think that this day woulde too soon. It felt as if he did not have enough time to spend with his daughter. Fang Su Jin lowered her head shyly. ¡°Su Jin,¡± Father Fang called her name softly. ¡°You have to live a happy life, alright?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Fang Su Jin nodded. ¡°I know.¡± ¡°If that brat¨C¡± Father Fang¡¯s halted, realizing that his choice of words did not sound so nice. ¡°If Yi Hai bullies you, you have to tell me, ¡°Father Fang said. ¡°I may not have too much strength to fight him back, but you have your cousin brothers who will help you.¡± Fang Su Jinughed, recalling how Zhang Yi Hai was bullied by her cousin brothers earlier. ¡°Dad, I know. But, I also have faith in my taste. The person who I like shouldn¡¯t be that bad.¡± Father Fang snorted. ¡°Yi Hai wouldn¡¯t dare to bully me. His sister will be my supporter.¡± It was then that Father Fang began tough. The father and daughter chatted for a while until the wedding nner walked to their side. With a smile on her face, the wedding nner announced, ¡°Get ready. It¡¯s time.¡± Chapter 639 - 639 You May Kiss the Bride 639 You May Kiss the Bride The door was pushed open and the music was yed. The wedding nner stood at the side as she instructed the bridesmaids to enter the hall first. Fang Su Jin waited for her turn with her father by her side. Then, she took a few deep breaths, trying to keep her calm. Just then, her father held her hand tightly and gave it a gentle squeeze. Fang Su Jin turned to look at her father and saw him smiling in assuring her. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid,¡± Father Fang spoke. ¡°I am right here with you.¡± Her lips curled up into a smile. Just then, the wedding nner told them that it was their turn to enter the hall. Father Fang offered his arms to his daughter and waited for her to put her hand into his arms. The father and daughter exchanged a look. Then, with the wedding nner¡¯s cue, the two of them finally entered the hall together. ..... Fang Su Jin felt a rush going through her body as she looked into the hall. There were many people inside and the hall was decorated beautifully with fresh flowers and ribbons. However, her eyes were staring up ahead. At the end of the road, there was someone waiting for her. Although she could not see his face at this time, Fang Su Jin could sense Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gaze. In the hall, the guests were all watching her, but Fang Su Jin thought that Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s gaze on her was the hottest. Just as she was about to reach the stage, Zhang Yi Hai came to meet her halfway. He looked at his bride for a few seconds longer, admiring her good look. Only then did he shift his gaze to Father Fang. Seeing the unhappy look on Father Fang¡¯s face made him cough. ¡°Dad.¡± Father Fang narrowed his eyes and snorted. Just as he was about to say something, her daughter was already squeezing his arms, signaling him to be nicer to Zhang Yi Hai on her wedding day. Father Fang finally realized where they were and decided to let Zhang Yi Hai go. ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, Su Jin is the only daughter I have,¡± Father Fang spoke. ¡°You have to protect her well, care for her and love her. If you dare to wrong her, I will not let you go.¡± Zhang Yi Hai had a serious look on his face. ¡°Dad, I promise to always be by Su Jin¡¯s side to protect and love her.¡± Father Fang was still a little unhappy, but at this time, he knew that he came to send his daughter to marry Zhang Yi Hai. Since he had agreed to this marriage, of course, he should not back away now. Fang Su Jin turned and hugged her father tightly. After whispering a few words to his daughter, Father Fang took Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand and ced it on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s. He pursed his lips into a thin line, but he was silently giving his blessing for the couple to marry. With his bride¡¯s hand in his, Zhang Yi Hai then led her over to the altar until they were both standing in front of the wedding officiant. The music stopped and everyone began to keep their silence as the ceremony began. Fang Su Jin stood in front of Zhang Yi Hai and the two of them peeked at each other shyly. The wedding officiate spoke a few words to wee the guests to the wedding and spoke briefly about the couple¡¯s rtionship. After a while, they finally came to the important part. The wedding officiate looked at Zhang Yi Hai and spoke, ¡°Zhang Yi Hai, will you take Fang Su Jin as your wife, to love her, to cherish her, and to support her in times of joy and in times of difficulty? Do you promise with your heart and soul to honor this vow until death do you part?¡± Zhang Yi Hai stared at his bride and smiled. ¡°I will.¡± Then, the wedding officiate turned to Fang Su Jin and asked her the same question, ¡°Fang Su Jin, will you take Zhang Yi Hai as your husband, to love him, to cherish him, and to support him in times of joy and in times of difficulty? Do you promise with your heart and soul to honor this vow until death do you part?¡± Fang Su Jin inhaled a deep breath before answering, ¡°I will.¡± A bright smile appeared on her face as she spoke those words. The wedding officiates watched as the groomsman and the bridesmaid stepped over to deliver the couple¡¯s wedding ring. It was Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s turn to go first. He held the ring in one hand, and Fang Su Jin¡¯s hand in the other. ¡°Repeat after me,¡± the wedding officiate spoke. Then, he spoke the vow for Zhang Yi Hai to say to Fang Su Jin. ¡°With this ring,¡± Zhang Yi Hai spoke. His eyes were staring straight at Fang Su Jin. ¡°I pledge my love and faithfulness to you for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health for as long as we both shall live.¡± With one swift motion, Zhang Yi Hai slid the ring onto Fang Su Jin¡¯s finger. Then, the wedding officiates turned to Fang Su Jin and repeated the same words to her. ¡°With this ring, I pledge my love and faithfulness to you for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health for as long as we both shall live.¡± Then, the ring in her hand slid onto Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s finger. When she looked at Zhang Yi Hai, Fang Su Jin did not fail to notice the bright smile on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face. Looking at him and the ring on his finger made her feel more at ease. At this time, she was thinking that it was good that she was marrying Zhang Yi Hai. The wedding officiates looked at the guests. Then, he shifted his gaze to the couple again. ¡°Now as everyone as my witness... I now pronounce you husband and wife.¡± His lips curled into a smile. ¡°You may kiss the bride.¡± Zhang Yi Hai smiled as he stepped forward. His arms encircled Fang Su Jin¡¯s waist as he pulled her closer to him. Then, with one swift move, he bent down and caught his bride¡¯s lips with his. Chapter 640 - 640 Sister-in-Law, Work Hard 640 Sister-in-Law, Work Hard After the banquet ended, Fang Su Jin returned to their wedding room first, wanting to remove her makeup and freshen up. She has been wearing her wedding dress for a long time that she began to feel a little ufortable. Meanwhile, Zhang Yi Hai wanted to apany his wife to their room. Unfortunately for him, his family and friends wanted to tease him a little longer and had sessfully prevented him from returning to his room earlier. Of course, Fang Su Jin did not worry about him. After all, she knew that Zhang Yi Hai did not drink alcohol. Sooner orter, when his friends were tired, Zhang Yi Hai will surely be able to escape. After taking a long bath, Fang Su Jin walked out of the bathroom in her bathrobe. As she was looking for her skin care product in her bag, Fang Su Jin happen to find a small box in her bag. Her brow furrowed as she wondered where did this boxe from. She remembered that she had not seen it that morning... Did Xiao Mi put this box in her bag while helping her to pack? Fang Su Jin looked at the box and finally found a small card attached to the side of the box. She peeled off the card and looked inside. ¡®A little gift for my best friend. Sister-inw, congrattions.¡¯ ..... At the end of the card, Fang Su Jin found Zhang Li Xue¡¯s signature. A faint smile appeared on her lips. Fang Su Jin wondered when did her friend sneak this small package into her bag. But then again, with Zhang Li Xue¡¯s identity, it was not hard for her to get the master card and entered her room while she was away. Fang Su Jin gave the box a gentle shake, wondering what was in it. However, she could not hear anything from it. After a while, Fang Su Jin slowly unwrapped the box and saw its contents. Her reflex made her throw away the box on the bed. Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes were wide as she stared at the piece of red garment. Her heartbeat was fast as she continued to look at the piece. Once she had calmed down, Fang Su Jin finally reached to take the garment. She pinched at thece and finally saw the alluring lingerie. The material was thin and flimsy. It felt as if it might tear with one tug. As Fang Su Jin was raising the outfit a little higher, a piece of paper fell at the side. Fang Su Jin picked it up and saw another note from Zhang Li Xue. ¡®Just consider this as my return gift for yours previously. Sister-inw, work hard.¡¯ At the end of the note, Zhang Li Xue did not forget to jot down her signature. The corner of her lips began to twitch. Sometimes, Fang Su Jin would often forget how mischievous Zhang Li Xue could be. Moreover... This word, ¡®work hard¡¯, what does it mean? When Zhang Li Xue marry her Doctor Bai, Fang Su Jin gifted her sexy lingerie, hoping that she would enjoy her wedding night. Actually, Fang Su Jin had gifted this lingerie twice. Once was after the couple had obtained their marriage certificate and another was after their wedding banquet. It seemed that this was Zhang Li Xue¡¯s way to get back to her. Fang Su Jin thought that the lingerie that Zhang Li Xue had bought for her looked quite good. However, why were there too manyces and ribbons? It seemed that it would be a little troublesome to put on. However, as she thought of Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s reaction as she wore this garment, Fang Su Jin began to look forward to it. Actually, Fang Su Jin had already bought herself something to wear on her wedding night, but it seemed that the one that Zhang Li Xue had given her was quite interesting as well. After looking at the lingerie that Zhang Li Xue had gifted her for a long time, Fang Su Jin finally decided to wear the one she had bought during their honeymoon. Taking a deep breath, Fang Su Jin tidied up the scene a little bit before going into the bathroom with her new lingerie. Fortunately, it did not take her a long time to put on the garment. It was just that... taking it off might be a little troublesome. Fang Su Jin stared at her reflection in the mirror and blushed. It seemed that she had wrapped herself as a present. Once she was satisfied with how she looked, Fang Su Jin came out of the bathroom again with a bathrobe to cover her lingerie. She nced at the clock and saw that it was gettingte. However, Zhang Yi Hai still had now showed up. Of course, Fang Su Jin did not know that Zhang Yi Hai was hanging around with a few people who were much more cunning than him. Naturally, escaping to his wedding room would be quite difficult. Just as Fang Su Jin was about to fall asleep from waiting for Zhang Yi Hai, she finally heard some movement. The door was pushed open and Zhang Yi Hai finally walked into the room. Fang Su Jin sprang to her feet and went over to Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s side. As soon as she approached him, Fang Su Jin could smell the strong scent of alcohol. ¡°Did you drink?¡± Fang Su Jin looked at him in surprise. ¡°No. It¡¯s not me.¡± Zhang Yi Hai had a helpless look on his face. ¡°It¡¯s your cousins.¡± He had finally escaped his friends but ran into Fang Su Jin¡¯s male cousins. Those men stopped him and dragged him to the corner of the room as they gave him a long speech and threats. They were drunk and did not hold back with their words. Zhang Yi Hai could only agree with whatever they were saying and promised that he would look after Fang Su Jin well. Fortunately, he finally was able to escape. Then, he rushed over to their room before he would run into another person. ¡°I better go and take my shower first.¡± Zhang Yi Hai frowned as the scent of alcohol was too strong. Chapter 641 - 641 Don’t Hide 641 Don¡¯t Hide Fang Su Jin watched as Zhang Yi Hai entered the bathroom and finally heaved a sigh. She reached to take her phone and began to text her cousin, Xiao Mi to ask her what did their cousins do to her husband. Instead of replying to her text, Xiao Mi decided to send her a video call. Fang Su Jin swiped her finger on the screen and watched Xiao Mi¡¯s face fill her screen. ¡°Su Jin!¡± Xiao Mi smiled brightly at her. Before Fang Su Jin could say a word, Xiao Mi had shifted her camera to the table where her drunken cousins were gathered. ¡°Look at this,¡± Xiao Mi spoke. ¡°Su Jin, they werepletely drunk.¡± Fang Su Jin listened to her cousin telling her the gist of what she knew about their cousins¡¯ conversation with Zhang Yi Hai. The group of drunk cousins was probably unaware that they were threatening Zhang Yi Hai. However, the group of cousins was only protecting Fang Su Jin. After all, the number of girls in the Fang family was not that many. Most of the male cousins were elder than Fang Su Jin. They had watched her grow up and pampered her like their little sister. While chatting with Xiao Mi, Fang Su Jin saw that one of her cousins was vomiting from too much drinking. ..... The call had to end quickly because Xiao Mi had to look after their cousins. Fang Su Jin heaved helplessly as she thought of what her cousins were doing for her. As she was deep in her thought, Zhang Yi Hai walked out of the bathroom in his bathrobe. He stood in front of Fang Su Jin and saw that his wife was still in her trance. It was only a few secondster that she seemed to realize his presence. ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± Zhang Yi Hai asked. He sat down beside Fang Su Jin before wrapping his arms around her shoulder to hug her with his head resting on her shoulder. Zhang Yi Hai found that he really liked hugging Fang Su Jin like this, where he could inhale her scent and hold her small body around his. ¡°I heard that my cousins have been troubling you.¡± Zhang Yi Haiughed. ¡°It¡¯s not too much trouble. They were only saying a few words.¡± Fang Su Jin pulled away before raising a brow at him. ¡°Then, what about this morning? Did they make trouble for you?¡± He stretched his hand and held Fang Su Jin¡¯s cheek. ¡°It¡¯s not too much trouble. Su Jin, I would face anything for you.¡± She suddenly recalled how he had fought against Mika and had to spend a few hours in the police station. It was really true that Zhang Yi Hai was someone who is willing to go through all sorts of trouble for her. A faint smile curled on her lips. Fang Su Jin leaned forward to kiss Zhang Yi Hai on the lips. However, the kiss onlysted for a few seconds. Then, she pulled away to look at the man. Seeing the way she was looking at him made him sigh. He was about to lean over to kiss her again when he caught the red straps on her shoulder. The slight movement made her bathrobe move slightly to show the straps. Zhang Yi Hai sat in silence as he began to ponder about the straps. Suddenly, he leaned over. With a finger, Zhang Yi Hai pulled Fang Su Jin¡¯s cor to peek into her wardrobe. His eyes widened in surprise upon seeing the fascinating view. However, before he could appreciate the view for much longer, Fang Su Jin had already pulled away and crossed her arms on her chest. ¡°You...¡± Fang Su Jin stared back at Zhang Yi Hai in disbelief. Her face and ears were red. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Zhang Yi Hai swallowed. ¡°Su Jin, I saw it. What are you wearing underneath? Why don¡¯t you show it?¡± It was dark, but he was still able to see the redce against Fang Su Jin¡¯s white skin. The contrast of color was attracting him. He wanted to look at them again and this time, under the light. Fang Su Jin recalled that she was wearing the lingerie that Zhang Yi Hai had gifted her. She thought that she wanted to surprise Zhang Yi Hai when she shows it to him. However, she did not expect that he would see them too soon. However, to show him right here, right now would make her shy... After a brief hesitation, Fang Su Jin leaned in and wrapped her arms around Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s shoulder. He stared into his eyes and blinked seductively. ¡°Husband.¡± Zhang Yi Hai felt his blood rushing to his head the moment he heard that words. However, his wife was still smiling teasingly at him. ¡°If you wanted to see it? Then, should we go to bed first?¡± Fang Su Jin clenched her hands tightly, reminding herself not to back out. After all, this would not be the first time that they would be sleeping together. Zhang Yi Hai felt his body grow hotter. With one swift movement, he carried Fang Su Jin into his arms and brought her to the bedroom. He put her on the mattress and started to kiss Fang Su Jin. His restless hands moved to untie her bathrobe. Fang Su Jin shivered as she felt the cold wind blowing on her body. Just then, Zhang Yi Hai pulled away to look at the garment he was curious about. The more that he looked at it, the more his breathing turned heavier. Fang Su Jin saw the way Zhang Yi Hai was looking at her had changed. Slowly, she brought her arms to cover her chest. ¡°Don¡¯t hide,¡± Zhang Yi Hai whispered. ¡°Su Jin, you are too beautiful.¡± What happened between them next happened very naturally. In the beginning, Zhang Yi Hai was appreciating the lingerie on his wife¡¯s body. However, after struggling to get them off, he began to think that it was quite a nuisance. Seeing the frustrated look on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face made Fang Su Jinugh. In the end, she had to help him to undo some ribbons before they both could continue. Chapter 642 - 642 Was She Sick? 642 Was She Sick? A month after the newlywed couple returned from their honeymoon, Fang Su Jin found that she was pregnant. That day, the couple went to visit Fang Su Jin¡¯s parents. As soon as they arrived, Father Fang dragged his son-inw into his study to y a game of chess while discussing the current economy. These days, the government had introduced a new incentive to help stimte the county¡¯s economy. While talking to his friends, a lot of them were against the government¡¯s move. However, Father Fang wanted to know what Zhang Yi Hai was thinking. They were of a different age gap and Father Fang found that talking to Zhang Yi Hai would help him understand what the younger generation was thinking about. Fang Su Jin could only watch as her husband was dragged away. Each time that they visited his parents, her father would steal away her husband for a long time. The person who was reluctant to let her marry not too long ago seemed very satisfied with his son-inw. Fang Su Jin could only head into the kitchen and find her mother. When she walked in, her mother was baking some lemon cake. After one bite of the cake, Fang Su Jin found that it was hard to stop herself from continue eating them. In the end, Mother Fang had to push the te farther from her grasp. ..... ¡°Why do you look like you haven¡¯t seen food for a long time?¡± Mother Fang looked at her daughter who was wiping some crumbs at the corner of her lips. ¡°Mom, I just missed your cooking.¡± Mother Fang had a satisfied look on her face. She decided to cook her daughter¡¯s favorite foodter for dinner. ¡°Are you staying the night?¡± Fang Su Jin sighed when she heard her mother¡¯s question. ording to the n, she was supposed to head back to the apartment with Zhang Yi Hai. After all, Zhang Yi Hai was quite busy with his work. However, with the way her father was taking Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s time, Fang Su Jin had a feeling that the two of them will have to stay the night. ¡°Mom, do you think Dad will let Yi Hai leave too soon?¡± Mother Fangughed. ¡°I could talk to him.¡± Fang Su Jin waved a hand. ¡°It¡¯s fine. We are prepared to stay anyway.¡± When her mother was not looking, Fang Su Jin took another piece of cake. Since Fang Su Jin had returned, Mother Fang decided to teach her a few recipes that she could try. In the past, Mother Fang did not mind if her daughter did not know how to cook. Especially since her hand was mostly used in paintings. But now that she was married, Mother Fang thought that knowing to cook is a skill her daughter should learn. She did not have to be very good at it. As long as she could prepare something simple, that is more than enough. Mother Fang was teaching her to make something simple. Fang Su Jin looked into the pot and saw the water bubbling. The kitchen was a little hot. However, she decided not to think too much about it and focused on her mother¡¯s cooking. Just then, she felt as if everything around her turned dark. ... When Fang Su Jin woke up again, she realized that Zhang Yi Hai was looking at her with worry. She was about to sit up and ask him what was going on when she realized that there was another person in the room. It did not take her too long to recall that this person should be Fang¡¯s family doctor. ¡°Justy down,¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Don¡¯t move around too much.¡± The frown on her face deepened. Fang Su Jin recalled that she was watching her mother cook when she felt her world turn darker. Was she sick? There was a faint smile on Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s face upon hearing her question. ¡°Su Jin, you are not sick.¡± ¡°Then, why do you call a doctor?¡± Zhang Yi Hai stared at his wife for a few seconds longer. He nced at the doctor before turning to his wife again. ¡°Su Jin, you¡¯re pregnant.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Fang Su Jin stared back at Zhang Yi Hai with her eyes wide. Her hand moved to touch her t stomach. Fang Su Jin could not believe that she was pregnant. However, after they were both married, the two of them never used protection. They both had agreed to let things move naturally between them. Zhang Yi Hai said that it does not matter if she was pregnant. Anyway, he has enough money to support their child. Fang Su Jin did not expect that things would move too quickly for them. They haven¡¯t been married for too long! Hearing the news of her pregnancy, naturally, both sides of the family were too happy. Father Fang looked at his daughter and began to worry about her. His daughter was usually pampered. Going through pregnancy and being a mother would be difficult for her. But once Father Fang saw that Zhang Yi Hai was quite attentive to his daughter, Father Fang decided not to worry too much. As her father, he would help his daughter in any way that he can. The person who was the happiest was, of course, Zhang Li Xue. Hearing that her friend was pregnant, Zhang Li Xue went to hug Fang Su Jin tightly. ¡°This is great.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled brightly. Then, he looked at her son who was lying in his crib, and spoke, ¡°Xiang Xiang, you¡¯re going to be a big brother. Later, you will have someone to apany you to y.¡± The little baby looked at his mother before waving his tiny fist in excitement. After carrying the baby for nine months, Fang Su Jin finally felt her contraction and was pushed into thebor room. She spent almost half a day in thebor room before finally giving birth to a baby girl. The doctor announced that both the baby and the mother were healthy. Zhang Yi Hai held the baby in his arms and thought that his daughter was the most adorable baby girl he had seen. He almost could not believe that he had be a father. Fang Su Jin finally came out of thebor room after the doctor helped to clean her up. Then, Zhang Yi Hai passed the baby to his mother before going to his wife¡¯s side. He apanied her until they both arrived at her ward. Once the nurse had walked out, Zhang Yi Hai held his wife¡¯s hand and leaned to kiss her forehead. ¡°Su Jin, thank you for your hard work.¡± He knew how his wife had fought for her life as she gave birth to their daughter. Fang Su Jin¡¯s eyes welled up. It was only after Zhang Yi Hai had coaxed her that she finally fell asleep. Chapter 643 - 643 [Bonus chapter]I Love You the Most 643 [Bonus chapter]I Love You the Most Fang Su Jin slept for a long time. When she woke up again, Fang Su Jin stared at the ceiling as she recalled that she had given birth to a baby girl. Just as she was moving to sit up, Fang Su Jin saw her father walking to her bed with worry. ¡°You¡¯re awake. How are you feeling?¡± Father Fang asked as he looked at his daughter. ¡°Dad...¡± Fang Su JIn¡¯s eyes welled up. ¡°Why are you crying? Does it hurt?¡± Father Fang asked anxiously. Without waiting for her daughter to answer, Father Fang pressed the red button to call the nurse. Fang Su Jin¡¯s body was hurt all over, but this was not the reason why she had cried. She just thought that she had given birth to a baby and had now be a mother. The feeling was overwhelming and the tears came down without warning. ¡°No. It doesn¡¯t hurt.¡± A few secondster, a doctor walked into the room to check on Fang Su Jin while her father waited at the side. ¡°Where is Yi Hai?¡± Fang Su Jin asked finding that the man was not around. ..... ¡°Your inws came to visit when you were sleeping. He went down to send his parents to their car. He should return soon.¡± When Fang Su Jin was in thebor room, it was the Zhang couple who first showed up. The couple waited in the waiting area until Fang Su Jin gave birth. They stayed around and finally left. Fang Su Jin was relieved. ¡°Then, what about my mom?¡± ¡°Your mom shoulde soon. She¡¯s making you some soup to help you nourish your body.¡± As the father and daughter were talking, the door was pushed open from the outside and Zhang Yi Hai and Mother Fang entered the room together. Zhang Yi Hai looked at his wife before walking over to her side. ¡°Su Jin. How are you feeling?¡± Seeing her husband¡¯s worried face made her want to cry again. ¡°I¡¯m fine. The nurse came to check on me a while ago.¡± Mother Fang walked over and ced the food container on the table. ¡°Su Jin, you should be hungry. Eat something first.¡± Without waiting for her daughter to respond, Mother Fang poured the soup she has been stewing for hours to let her daughter eat. Fang Su Jin ate the soup and felt her body regain some strength. Once she had eaten enough, Fang Su Jin looked at her husband again and asked, ¡°Where¡¯s the baby?¡± Zhang Yi Hai stroked his wife¡¯s long hair. ¡°Do you want to see her?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Seeing that Zhang Yi Hai was about to stand, Mother Fang quickly volunteered. ¡°Yi Hai, you stay here and apany Su Jin. Let me and your dad go and bring your daughter over.¡± Zhang Yi Hai nodded. ¡°Mom, Dad... Thank you.¡± Once the Fang couple left the room together, Zhang Yi Hai went to his wife¡¯s side again and pulled her into his arms. The atmosphere in the room was silent. Zhang Yi Hai felt that he had a lot of things that he wanted to say to his wife, but having trouble saying what was on his mind, Zhang Yi Hai could only hope that Fang Su Jin would understand his feelings through his action. He wanted Fang Su Jin to know how thankful he was for her presence in his life. He loved her for staying by his side and for the small family they have. Just now, Fang Su Jin had stayed in thebor room for hours to give birth to their child. Zhang Yi Hai¡¯s heart was moved, thinking about how Fang Su Jin was fighting inside thebor room to give birth to their child. ¡°Su Jin, thank you.¡± He leaned over to kiss her face a few times. ¡°You are the best and I love you the most, did you know that?¡± However, Fang Su Jin pushed him away with a shy look on her face. ¡°I¡¯m all sweaty and I haven¡¯t taken a bath. Don¡¯t kiss me.¡± Zhang Yi Hai looked at his wife helplessly. He still thought that his wife was quite fragrant. After a while, the Fang couple returned with their granddaughter. Mother Fang let her daughter hold the baby and watched the new mother and daughter. Fang Su Jin held the baby in her arms and thought that it was a strange feeling to be a mother. The moment her eyesid on her baby, Fang Su Jin fell in love with her daughter. Her daughter¡¯s small, pouty lips were too adorable. The baby slept in her arms obediently for a long time. After staying at the hospital for one night, the mother and daughter were finally able to leave. Fang Su Jin and Zhang Yi Hai decided to stay with the Fang couple as Fang Su Jin had to undergo her confinement. Having extra people looking after the baby and mother was always good. A week after the baby was born, Zhang Yi Hai finally decided to name his daughter Zhang An Qi. Baby An Qi was quite obedient and loved to sleep almost all the time. Unlike her mother, baby An Qi did not like to cry that much. The little girl would only cry for a bit when she was hungry or dirty. When Zhang An Qi was six months old, her favorite person became her brother Bai Xiang. Each time that her aunt came to visit her with her brother, Zhang An Qi would stare at her brother for a long time and the two of them would y together. Zhang An Qi thought that her brother Bai Xiang was very good to her. He often gave her a lot of toys to y with and sometimes, he would bring her to eat something delicious. Her cheek would bulge as her brother let her taste something good. Zhang Yi Hai looked at his daughter and thought that his daughter was growing to be a pretty baby as days passed by. Baby An Qi definitely had her mother¡¯s soft look. It made him start to worry that his daughter would be bullied. Zhang Yi Hai recalled the time he had to protect his sister from the boys who wanted to pursue her. Suddenly, he had a headache. In the end, Zhang Yi Hai could only pull his nephew to the side and talked to him, ¡°Bai Cai, do you like your little sister? Do you think she¡¯s cute?¡± Bai Xiang was already at the age where he could understand the adult¡¯s words. He listened to his uncle¡¯s words and nodded. ¡°An Qi is cute.¡± ¡°Then, how about helping uncle to protect her?¡± Zhang Yi Hai said. ¡°Don¡¯t let anyone bully her or let the boys get close to her. Well, other than you, no boys should be allowed to get close to her, you know?¡± Bai Xiang nodded, thinking of how he should be protecting his little sister well. In the future, it would be hard for Zhang An Qi to find a boyfriend because of her father and brother¡¯s protection. -The End- Chapter 644 - 644 New Transfer Student 644 New Transfer Student ¡°Xi Xi!¡± The loud voice made her turn around. A few secondster, someone wastching onto her arms. Bai Xi Xi lowered her gaze and saw that her friend, Lin Xiao Tong staring back at her with her puppy dog eyes. Subconsciously, the corner of her lips tilted up. ¡°Are you done with cleaning up?¡± Lin Xiao Tong nodded. ¡°Xi Xi, thank you for helping me.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Bai Xi Xi could not resist from stretching her hand and patting her friend¡¯s head a few times. Lin Xiao Tong was quite shortpared to her and touching her head was quite easy. ¡°Then, go back first.¡± Lin Xiao Tong finally released Bai Xi Xi¡¯s arms. ¡°Let¡¯s go back together.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that your boyfriend is waiting for you at the gate?¡± Bai Xi Xi raised a brow. Seeing the shy look on her friend¡¯s face made her chuckle. Bai Xi Xi began to wonder about the person Lin Xiao Tong was dating. That guy was quite lucky to have an adorable girlfriend like Lin Xiao Tong. ¡°No. We can still go back together.¡± Lin Xiao Tong had a serious look on her face. ¡°Yi Shang would not mind this.¡± ..... Bai Xi Xi heaved a long, heavy sigh. ¡°Forget it. I don¡¯t want to disturb you and your boyfriend. I don¡¯t want to eat dog food. Xiao Tong, you can go ahead. I still have to go to the teacher¡¯s office and deliver a few things. Teacher Shen had something to discuss with me. It might take a long time.¡± It was only then that Lin Xiao Tong finally gave up. ¡°Then, I should go back first?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about me.¡± ¡°Then, ss monitor, thank you for your hard work.¡± Lin Xiao Tong continued to stare at her friend for a long time. After a brief hesitation, she finally turned around to leave. Bai Xi Xi stood at the spot until she could no longer see her friend. Then, she turned around and headed to her ss to pick up the exercise books piling on the teacher¡¯s desk. With her backpack slung on one shoulder, Bai Xi Xi walked to the teacher¡¯s office to send the books. When she arrived, Teacher Shen who taught her ss mathematics was seen chatting with Teacher Du, her homeroom teacher. Bai Xi Xi walked over to Teacher Shen¡¯s ce and put down the exercise book that she had gathered. As she came closer, Bai Xi Xi happened to overhear Teacher Shen and Teacher Du¡¯s conversation. Teacher Du was telling her friend something about a new transfer student. It seemed that this student was supposed to report to the officest week. However, due to the student¡¯s family matter, he could note to school. Bai Xi Xi pursed her lips as she pondered over this matter. They were already in their final year. Who would be transferring schools at a time like this? Noticing her presence, Teacher Shen stopped her discussion with her friend before turning to Bai Xi Xi. ¡°Did everyone hand over their book?¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°I¡¯ve checked. Everyone¡¯s exercise book is here.¡± Teacher Shen smiled brightly. ¡°Thank you for your help.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded again. She looked at her homeroom teacher and greeted her briefly. Then, she turned around, wanting to leave as her mission waspleted. As for her discussion with Teacher Shen, this was a lie that she had told Lin Xiao Tong so that her friend would not wait for her. She simply did not want to be the third wheel between Lin Xiao Tong and her boyfriend. However, before she could leave, her homeroom teacher, Teacher Du called her name. Bai Xi Xi turned around again and waited for Teacher Du to speak. ¡°It¡¯s like this,¡± Teacher Du spoke, ¡°Tomorrow, our ss will receive a new transfer student. He is not familiar with this school. Xi Xi, you are the ss monitor. I was hoping that you can look after him. Just show him around and let him be familiar with the school.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°Of course. Teacher Du, you can count on me.¡± The teacher smiled happily, knowing that her student would help her to look over the new transfer student. Bai Xi Xi was quite reliable and she was d to have her as the ss monitor. ¡°But, Teacher Du, what is this new student¡¯s name?¡± Bai Xi Xi asked. ¡°Oh, I nearly forgot.¡± Teacher Du browsed through the papers on her desk. ¡°He¡¯s a male student called Fu Chen.¡± ... Bai Xi Xi left the school after talking to Teacher Du about the new transfer student. She walked along the neighborhood and enjoyed the quietness. In the past, her brother and sister-inw would urge her to let the driver send her to school and pick her up. However, Bai Xi Xi thought that it was quite troublesome. She liked walking like this a lot. After staying in ss for a long time, walking around would make her feel more at ease. It gave her a bit of fresh air. Other than exercising, she could also look around and observe everything around her. Bai Xi Xi was walking by the yground when she noticed the orange ball in the center of the court. She looked around and frowned when she did not see anyone. Bai Xi Xi wondered if someone had left the ball at the court. Subconsciously, her legs brought her to the basketball court. Bai Xi Xi stared at the ball and thought that they looked new. But now that she was standing in the middle of the court with the ball within her reach, Bai Xi Xi¡¯s hand was suddenly aching. After a brief hesitation, Bai Xi Xi took the ball and started to dribble around the court. The sound of the ball against the floor made her heart beat faster. Bai Xi Xi tried to practice a few tricks that her sister-inw and brother had taught her previously. Once she had enough, Bai Xi Xi turned around and shot the ball into the hoop. She stood at the side to watch the ball enter the hoop. Her eyes lit up and her lips curled into a smile. Realizing that she was supposed to hurry home, Bai Xi Xi finally left the basketball court. Unbeknownst to her, there was someone who was watching her practicing. Chapter 645 - 645 Aunt, You are the Best! 645 Aunt, You are the Best! The moment Bai Xi Xi walked into the house, a small figure was seen wobbling over in her direction. The little girl waved around the small bear in her hand and smiled brightly. ¡°Aunt! Aunt!¡± Her eyes widened upon noticing that the little girl was running over with her short legs. Worried that she was going to fall, Bai Xi Xi rushed forward to grab her. A breath of relief escaped her when she finally held the baby in her arms. The baby might be wearing her back head pillow to protect her from falling backward. However, the baby would feel pain if she fall forward. Bai Xi Xi looked at the little girl, feigning her anger. ¡°Jing Jing, what did your mother tell you? Don¡¯t run around in the house. It¡¯s dangerous.¡± The little girl looked around as if worrying that her mother was going to appear in front of her. Seeing that there was no one around, Bai Jing Jing was finally at ease. Then, she peeked at her aunt with her big, round eyes. ¡°I don¡¯t run.¡± The little girl knew that she had made a mistake and was trying her best not to make her favorite aunt angry. Bai Xi Xi was a little helpless against her little niece. The little girl was really good with her expression. Even if she wanted to get angry, looking at Bai Jing Jing¡¯s face would make her anger dissipate. In the end, she could not help but kiss the baby a few times on her chubby cheek. The baby¡¯s scent was too fragrant. ..... Bai Jing Jingughed happily as she was kissed a few times. She was feeling a little ticklish! Hearing the baby¡¯sughter, Bai Qi finally walked out of the kitchen with his daughter¡¯s milk bottle in his hand. Bai Qi looked at his little sister and smiled. ¡°Xi Xi, you¡¯re back.¡± Then, her gaze shifted to his daughter. ¡°Jing Jing, did you make trouble for your aunt?¡± The little girl tried to pull the same tactic, putting on a cure face, knowing that she might get herself in trouble with her father. ¡°No trouble.¡± Suddenly, Bai Qi seemed to remember something important. He walked over to his daughter¡¯s ypen and frowned. ¡°Jing Jing, how did you get out?¡± Bai Jing Jing looked at her father andughed. Seeing this made Bai Xi Xi sigh. She walked over to the baby¡¯s ypen and showed her brother how his daughter managed to escape. Bai Jing Jing was quite strong. She could climb out of the ypen easily. Bai Xi Xi had seen her niece climb out of the ypen a few times and recorded a video of it from afar. Later, she showed it to her sister-inw. Since then, they rarely let the girl in her ypen whenever they need to leave the area. After all, Bai Jing Jing was quite good at pretending. She would sit obediently and y by herself in her ypen when someone was around. However, the moment they looked away, the little girl would climb out and escape. Hearing his sister¡¯s exnation made Bai Qi a little speechless. He did not know that his daughter was too mischievous. Bai Qi was worried that his daughter would fall. After all, he usually spent his time at the hospital. But once he was on his off day, Bai Qi would spend his time at home to apany his little family. Today happened to be his day off. Since his wife was still working at the office, of course, he will stay home to look after their children. Bai Qi took his daughter from his little sister and let the girl drink her milk. Bai Jing Jing held the bottle of milk in her hand andy down to drink. Her little mouth pouted and her cheeks were bulging as she continued to drink. ¡°Are you hungry?¡± Bai Qi asked as he looked at his sister. ¡°I made some beef noodles for lunch. You just need to reheat the broth and cooked the noodles.¡± Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Thank you, Brother Bai Qi.¡± When she was a little girl, her brother would often buy her some noodles as it was very convenient and cheap. But now that she was all grown up, Bai Xi Xi still liked to eat noodles. Initially, there was only her and her brother. Years passed and their small family continued to grow. Her brother had now be a father of three children. The house was always lively with the kids¡¯ voices. Bai Xi Xi went into her room to put down her bag and changed her clothes. Then, she sauntered into the kitchen and started to cook the noodles. The smell of the beef broth filled the air, making her stomach start to growl. Just as she was pouring the cooked noodle into her bowl, someone came into the kitchen and looked into the fridge. Bai Xi Xi nced at the little boy and asked, ¡°Bai Xiang, do you want to eat some noodles?¡± ¡°Aunt, I already ate earlier.¡± He took out the bottled water and poured himself some drinks. Then, he waited for his aunt to sit down at the dining table before he sat across from her. Bai Xi Xi was sipping the beef broth when she found that her nephew was staring at her. She put down the spoon and chuckled. ¡°What is it? Bai Cai, why are you staring at me like that?¡± Bai Xiang was a little unhappy that her aunt was calling him by that nickname. However, he realized that he needed his aunt¡¯s help. Therefore, he could only pretend as if he did not hear that nickname. ¡°Aunt, I haveplicated homework. Can you teach me after this?¡± Bai Xiang tried to look adorable in front of his aunt. ¡°My dad... He¡¯s too fierce. Aunt, I like it when you are teaching me.¡± Actually, Bai Xiang liked it when his mother taught him the most. However, his mother was busy with thepany. He could only ask his aunt for help. Bai Xi Xiughed. ¡°Alright then. Just let me eat my noodles first. I will teach you after this.¡± Bai Xiang smiled happily upon hearing his aunt¡¯s words. ¡°Aunt, you are the best!¡± Chapter 646 - 646 Pick Up His Wife 646 Pick Up His Wife Zhang Li Xue was in the middle of browsing through her documents when she heard a knock on the door. Without looking up, she let the persone in, thinking that it was her secretary. The door was pushed open, but the person did not say anything. After a brief silence, Zhang Li Xue raised her head and smiled when she saw her husband leaning on the door while looking at her with a gentle look. It was then that Zhang Li Xue realized that she has been looking at the documents for a long time. She did not even notice that it was time for her to go back. ¡°I¡¯m sorry,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°I did not notice the time.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Bai Qi walked over to his wife¡¯s side. He leaned over and kissed the top of her head. ¡°My wife, Ie to pick you up from work.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Just give me five minutes to tidy up everything.¡± ¡°Mhm...¡± Bai Qi sat down on the sofa while waiting for his wife to tidy up. Fortunately, it did not take her too long to pack up. Then, holding hands, the couple walked to the elevator together. ..... The staff was watching the couple as they were watching past them. Everyone knew that Zhang Li Xue was married to a handsome doctor. Seeing how the couple was still affectionate made them sigh. Bai Qi took the car key from his wife and slid into the driver¡¯s seat. Just now, he had taken a cab to the hotel just because he wanted to pick up his wife. ¡°What were the kids doing when you left?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. She knew well that Bai Qi would often spend his time with their kids whenever he was not on duty. ¡°Xi Xi was teaching them to do their homework,¡± Bai Qi said. He then remembered the mischievous thing that their daughter had done and decided to tell his wife about it. Zhang Li Xueughed when she heard how Bai Qi had finally figured out how their daughter managed to escape her ypen. The girl would turn one year old next weekend. She finally learned to walk not too long ago. Although she could understand what others were saying to her, Bai Jing Jing was not that fluent in her speech. She can only form short sentences. However, what worried Zhang Li Xue the most was that Bai Jing Jing was too smart and mischievous. The couple continued to talk about their children on their way home. Once they arrived home, Zhang Li Xue alighted from the car and headed into the house to look for her children. When she walked into the living area, Zhang Li Xue found that their children were sitting obediently with Bai Xi Xi. Bai Xi Xi seemed to be teaching her eldest son, Bai Xiang some mathematic problems. At the side, their second son, Zhang Qi Lin was busy drawing something with his colored pencil. Her daughter, Bai Jing Jing sat with her second brother to draw. Zhang Li Xue walked closely and saw that Bai Jing Jing was drawing a mess using her brother¡¯s colored pencils. It was Bai Jing Jing who noticed her mother¡¯s return first. The little girl put down the colored pencil and ran over to her mother with her short legs. ¡°Mommy!¡± Zhang Li Xue squatted down and spread her arms until her daughter fell into her embrace. She carried the little girl in her arms and kissed her chubby face repeatedly. Bai Jing Jingughed happily before she hugged her mother tightly. ¡°Mommy, I miss you.¡± ¡°Well, Mommy misses you too.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her daughter and sighed. ¡°Jing Jing, have you been a good girl?¡± The little girl nodded her head innocently. ¡°Good girl.¡± Zhang Li Xue chatted with the little girl before checking on her two sons. Her gaze turned softer as she watched Bai Xi Xi patiently exining to Bai Xiang his homework. As she was apanying the children in the living room, Bai Qi returned to announce that it was time for dinner. While the children were preparing for dinner, Bai Qi followed Zhang Li Xue who went back to their room to change her clothes. Seeing that his wife was unbuttoning her shirt, Bai Qi went over to her side to kiss her on the mouth. He took his time to savor her taste before he finally let go. ¡°I haven¡¯t kissed you today.¡± When Zhang Li Xue was heading to work, Bai Qi was still catching up on his sleep. Last night, he had a long surgery. When he returned home, he was too tired and had fallen asleep for a long time. Zhang Li Xue poked at his chest. ¡°Don¡¯t make trouble. The kids are waiting for us. Let¡¯s not make them wait.¡± Bai Qi heaved a sigh as he watched his wife change into loungewear. Then, the two of them headed to the dining room together. As the family started to eat their dinner, both Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi did not forget to ask everyone about their day at school. Bai Xi Xi was in her final year and would be preparing for university entrance. Bai Xiang was in primary school and Zhang Qi Lin was in kindergarten. The atmosphere was quite lively. At least, Bai Xiang and Zhang Qi Lin were not at the age where they would keep any secret from their parents. The two of them would tell their parents everything that they found interesting. Even Bai Jing Jing did not want to miss telling her mother what she had done today. Of course, the little girl did not dare to mention how she had climbed up her ypen. ¡°That¡¯s right. Next weekend, Jing Jing will turn one year old,¡± Zhang Li Xue announced. She turned to her daughter and pinched her chubby cheek. Bai Jing Jing looked at everyone proudly. ¡°One year old.¡± ¡°I already invited your uncles and aunt to attend Jing Jing¡¯s birthday party,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. She looked at her eldest son and smiled. ¡°Miao Miao said, she will being as well.¡± Bai Xiang¡¯s eyes lit up upon hearing his mother¡¯s words. Chapter 647 - 647 He is Indeed Good-Looking 647 He is Indeed Good-Looking On the next morning, Bai Xi Xi was getting ready to go to school after breakfast when her sister-inw stopped her at the door. ¡°Xi Xi, are you going to school now?¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°Why don¡¯t I give you a lift?¡± Bai Xi Xi was about to tell her sister-inw that she would walk to school. However, she suddenly recalled that her homeroom teacher had mentioned something about wanting her to look after the transferred student. Worried that the new ssmate would show up earlier at school, Bai Xi Xi decided to ept her sister-inw¡¯s offer. ¡°Alright then.¡± The smile on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s lips stretched up. It felt as if it has been a while since the two of them had spent their time together. Once they were seated in the car, Zhang Li Xue nced at Bai Xi Xi and asked, ¡°This year, you will be taking the university admission test. Xi Xi, have you decided where you wanted to go yet?¡± Thest time they talked about this, Bai Xi Xi said that she was still thinking about what she wanted to study. Therefore, she has not made her decision on where she wanted to go next. ¡°I heard that B City University is quite good,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°Their business course and engineering are quite popr.¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°You are right.¡± In the past, she also studied at B City University with Mo Qing Huan. ¡°Are you nning to go there?¡± ..... ¡°Un.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°My teacher said that with my result, it is possible for me to go there. But as for what I¡¯m going to study... I haven¡¯t really decided on that yet.¡± Actually, with her result, Bai Xi Xi could go anywhere she wanted. However, the reason she was aiming to study at B City University was that it was not too far from home. She loved her family and could not bear to be apart from them for too long or too far. If she was studying at B City University, then, she would have a chance toe home whenever she was free. ¡°Well, that¡¯s good.¡± Zhang Li Xue also thought that it was better for Bai Xi Xi to study somewhere closer to home. She did not want Bai Xi Xi to be alone. Actually, aspared to her children, Zhang Li Xue was mostly worried about Bai Xi Xi. The two of them chatted a bit about B City University until they reached to Bai Xi XI¡¯s school. Once she arrived, Bai Xi Xi went to the ssroom. A few of her ssmates had arrived and were busy chatting before the ss would start. Seeing that the person had not arrived, Bai Xi Xi went to the teacher¡¯s office first to meet her homeroom teacher. When she arrived, Bai Xi Xi could not help but notice the tall boy standing in front of the teacher¡¯s office. Bai Xi Xi gave the boy a lookover and thought that his silhouette looked unfamiliar. She wondered if this boy was the new transfer student that her homeroom teacher had mentioned. Just as Bai Xi Xi was about to enter the teacher¡¯s office, the boy turned around and met her gaze. The first thing that Bai Xi Xi noticed was the mole under the boy¡¯s right eye. As she was looking at this boy, Bai Xi Xi noticed that the way the boy was looking at her was a little strange. He gave her this feeling as if he had seen her before. But Bai Xi Xi was quite sure that she had not seen this boy before. Moreover, he was a newly transferred student. If she was not mistaken, he had moved to Y City not too long ago. Then, he shouldn¡¯t have seen her before, right? Bai Xi Xi decided not to think too much and quickly find her homeroom teacher. Her teacher saw her walk in and waved her hand at her. ¡°Bai Xi Xi, you¡¯re here.¡± Teacher Du smiled brightly at her. ¡°Un.¡± Bai Xi XI nodded. ¡°Teacher Du, I remember you told me about a new transfer student yesterday.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Teacher Du looked out of the room and saw that the tall boy was looking at them. ¡°Fu Chen,e over here.¡± The boy finally walked into the room and stopped in front of the teacher. ¡°Fu Chen, this is Bai Xi Xi. Xi Xi, Fu Chen,¡± Teacher Du introduced. ¡°Fu Chen, Bai Xi Xi is your ssroom monitor. If you have any problem, you can go and look for her.¡± Fu Chen turned to look at Bai Xi XI and nodded. ¡°Hello.¡± The two of them exchanged brief greetings. ¡°Xi Xi, you go back to your ss first,¡± Teacher Du said. ¡°I will head to the ssroom with Fu Chenter.¡± Teacher Du spoke a few more words to Bai Xi Xi before she finally let her leave. Bai Xi Xi returned to her ssroom and saw that the ss was as lively as usual. When she returned to her table, Lin Xiao Tong went over to her side and spoke, ¡°Xi Xi, did you just return from the teacher¡¯s room? ¡°Un.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°Teacher Du had something to say to me.¡± Suddenly, Bai Xi Xi realized that there were a few girls gathering around her. Before she could ask what was going on, Lin Xiao Tong had spoken again. ¡°Then, Xi Xi, have you seen the new transfer student?¡± Hearing the question, the girls began to get close to her. Bai Xi Xi looked at her friend in puzzlement. ¡°How do you know about the transfer student?¡± ¡°I heard the others were talking about it,¡± Lin Xiao Tong said. ¡°A few boys saw him at the teacher¡¯s office.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Su You Lin nodded in enthusiasm. ¡°I heard that he¡¯s quite handsome.¡± The other girls sighed, wanting to meet this handsome ssmate quickly. Bai Xi Xi recalled the boy who stood outside the teacher¡¯s ssroom again and thought that the boy was indeed good-looking. However, Bai Xi Xi thought that he was not as good-looking as her brother. ¡°I walked past the teacher¡¯s office just now and saw him,¡± Du Yao Yao said. ¡°He is indeed good-looking.¡± ¡°Xi Xi, did our teacher tell you anything about this new ssmate?¡± Su You Lin asked. Bai Xi Xi smiled. ¡°Other than mentioning that he is the newly transferred student, our teacher did not say anything else. Alright. Go and return to your ce. The transfer student should be here soon.¡± Chapter 648 - 648 Let’s Welcome Fu Chen 648 Let¡¯s Wee Fu Chen The ssroom turned silent the moment Teacher Du entered. Most of the students had heard the rumors about the newly transferred student. Therefore, everyone was busy craning their neck to look at the new student. The girls were most excited as they have heard that their new ssmate would be a male. Meanwhile, the boys were dissatisfied with the way the girls were behaving. However, a few secondster, Bai Xi Xi could see the girls¡¯ disappointed looks when they realized that Teacher Du had entered the ssroom alone. The newly transferred student was nowhere to be seen. Seeing this scene made Teacher Du sigh. She knocked on the table twice and spoke, ¡°What is it? Are you not happy to see me? What is with everyone¡¯s reaction.¡± The girls lowered their heads to hide their disappointment. Then, one of the boys raised his hand to ask Teacher Du about the rumored transferred student. Teacher Du swept her gaze at the students. Slowly, a smile curled on her lips. ¡°That¡¯s right. You guys will have a new ssmate today.¡± Hearing this made the girls excited again. Everyone¡¯s attention shifted to the door as Teacher Du walked over to call the new student in. ..... A few secondster, a pair of long legs stepped into the ss. The boy swept his gaze at his new ssmates. Then, his gaze stopped at Bai Xi Xi for a few seconds before he looked away again. Teacher Du looked at the boy and spoke, ¡°Alright, you may introduce yourself.¡± The boy took a step forward. He adjusted the straps on his shoulder and spoke, ¡°Hello, everyone, I¡¯m Fu Chen. I¡¯m happy to be here at Y City High School. Hopefully, we can be good friends.¡± After he gave his introductions, the others began to whisper among themselves. The girls looked especially happy. They heard the rumor that the new ssmate was good-looking. Obviously, this rumor did not disappoint. Teacher Du pped her hands twice as the ss became noisy again. ¡°Alright. Everyone, let¡¯s wee Fu Chen to the ss.¡± The ssmates began to p their hands to wee Fu Chen. ¡°Everyone here is a grown-up. You should know how to behave well,¡± Teacher Du spoke. ¡°Fu Chen is new in Y City. If there is anything he did not understand, you guys should teach him.¡± ¡°Teacher Du, we know this.¡± One of the students shouted. Teacher Du sighed again upon noticing that the ss had turned noisy again. She turned to Fu Chen and raised a brow upon noticing that the tall boy was still standing beside her. Fu Chen cleared his throat and spoke, ¡°Teacher Du, where should I sit?¡± It was then that Teacher Du remembered that she had not assigned a ce for the new student. ¡°Ah, right. I nearly forgot about this.¡± She swept her gaze around the ssroom and noted that there were two empty seats in the ss. One of them was in the middle of the ss, and another one was at the back of the ss. After pondering for a while, Teacher Du finally made her decision. She turned to Fu Chen again and gave the boy a lookover. ¡°Fu Chen, you are quite tall. Why don¡¯t you sit at the back with Bai Xi Xi?¡± Bai Xi Xi was minding her own business when she heard the teacher call her name. She raised her head and saw that Teacher Du was pointing at her. It took her a while to figure out what was going on. Because of her height, Bai Xi Xi would always sit at the back of the ssroom. She did not want her height to prevent the other ssmate from seeing the board. Moreover, her eyesight was quite good. However, she was someone who preferred to sit alone. Mostly because she liked to read quietly when she had time. This was a habit of hers from a long time ago. Thinking that she will have a tablemate this time made her feel a little strange. However, Fu Chen could not sit in the middle of the ss because of his height. The seat beside her was the most suitable. ¡°Fu Chen, you remember our ss monitor, Bai Xi Xi,¡± Teacher Du spoke. ¡°This is also perfect. Bai Xi Xi, you can help to look after our new ssmate.¡± Bai Xi Xi naturally did not have any objection to her teacher¡¯s words. Teacher Du patted at Fu Chen¡¯s shoulder and motioned the tall boy to go and sit down at his new ce. As Fu Chen walked over to the back of the ss, he could notice his ssmate¡¯s gaze on him. It seemed that everyone was curious about him. Fu Chen did not think that this was strange. After all, it was a little strange for him to transfer schools during his final year. It did not take him too long to reach his seat. Fu Chen put down the bag on the table before pulling the chair to sit down. Then, he turned to Bai Xi Xi and gave her a quick nod. At the front, Teacher Du started to say a few words and reminded the ss to send in some form that she had given them a few days ago. Fu Chen tried to keep his concentration on the young teacher. After a long time, he finally nced at the girl beside him. Today was not the first time that he had seen her. Yesterday, he was supposed to report to the school. However, something came in and he could note to school. Once his business was over, Fu Chen decided to go to the basketball court nearby his house. Just as he was practicing alone, his phone rang. Fu Chen looked at the caller ID and quickly answered the phone call. Because it was a little too hot, Fu Chen decided to walk over to the tree and sit down for a while. It was then that he saw Bai Xi Xi walking over to the basketball court. He watched as she practiced a few tricks and thought that she seemed quite happy practicing by herself. Later, he could not hide his surprise upon seeing how she was shooting that beautiful three-pointer ball. Chapter 649 - 649 Surrounded 649 Surrounded When the bell rang and it was time for the student to go on a break, Fu Chen and Bai Xi Xi both found that they were surrounded by their ssmates, mostly the girls. Of course, the ssmates were not there to see Bai Xi Xi. This was their chance for them to talk to the new transfer student. Naturally, they were not going to waste this chance. Bai Xi Xi nced at her tablemate and wondered if she should stay or head to the cafeteria first. She remembered that Teacher Du had asked her to look after ssmate Fu Chen. But seeing how the others were surrounding him, Bai Xi Xi thought that he should be fine on his own, right? Even if he needed to go somewhere, the other ssmates would help him, right? Moreover, Fu Chen seemed to enjoy the attention he got now. It seemed that it was easy for him to make friends with the others. Bai Xi Xi stood up, wanting to go over to Lin Xiao Tong¡¯s side before they could go to the cafeteria together. However, just as she was about to walk away, Fu Chen suddenly called her name, startling her. ¡°ss monitor.¡± Bai Xi Xi turned around again and looked at Fu Chen in puzzlement. Suddenly, she could feel that the other girls were looking at her as well. ¡°ss monitor, are you going to the cafeteria? Can I go with you?¡± Fu Chen coughed when he saw that Bai Xi Xi was looking at her strangely. ¡°I am still not familiar with this school.¡± ..... The other girls saw that this was their chance to get along with Fu Chen. Before Bai Xi Xi could say a word, the other girls had already volunteered to show him around the school. Fu Chen looked hesitant. He does want to go to the cafeteria to get something to eat. However, the girls¡¯ enthusiasm was making him feel ufortable. As if noticing that Fu Chen was ufortable, Bai Xi Xi turned to the male ssmate who sat in front of her. ¡°Yan Li, why don¡¯t you go with ssmate Fu Chen? He might need you to show the way to the restroom.¡± The other girls could not argue when they heard Bai Xi Xi¡¯s words. After all, it would be inconvenient for them to show Fu Chen around the restroom. Yan Li turned to give Fu Chen a lookover. ¡°Come with me. I will show you around the school. If there is something that you wanted to ask, you can find our ss monitor or me.¡± Fu Chen had a grateful smile on his face. He stretched his hand for a handshake and introduced himself. ¡°I¡¯m Fu Chen.¡± ¡°Yan Li.¡± Seeing that this matter was settled, Bai Xi Xi walked over to Lin Xiao Tong¡¯s side and the two headed to the cafeteria together. After getting the food they wanted, the girls walked to an empty spot and sat down together. Lin Xiao Tong clipped the braised meat from her food tray and took a small bite. Just then, her gaze fell on Fu Chen and Yan Li who was sitting at another table with the other boys. Lin Xiao Tong watched them for a while before speaking, ¡°Xi Xi, what do you think about our new ssmate?¡± ¡°What about him?¡± Bai Xi Xi looked up and saw that Lin Xiao Tong was looking in a certain direction. She followed her line of gaze and saw Fu Chen with the other guys. A faint smile curled on her lips upon noticing that Fu Chen and the other boys in their ss were beginning to get along well. Fu Chen seemed like the type of guy who could get along with anyone easily. ¡°Don¡¯t you think that he¡¯s good-looking?¡± Lin Xiao Tong spoke. Bai Xi Xi chuckled. Before Fu Chen came to the ss, the girls were already discussing his good look. And now, Lin Xiao Tong was going to talk about it again. ¡°He¡¯s alright.¡± Bai Xi Xi answered with a shrug. ¡°Just alright?¡± Lin Xiao Tong thought that the girls were going crazy over his good look. Even the other girls from the other ss came over to peek at Fu Chen just now. Lin Xiao Tong did not doubt that Fu Chen has now be the most good-looking boy in school. ¡°Mmm... Maybe my taste is a little different.¡± Bai Xi Xi said. Her sister-inw had a few brothers. Each one of them was good-looking. Bai Xi Xi felt that she had seen a lot of good-looking men. Therefore, it would not be easy for her to fall for someone¡¯s look. Anyway, she was still young. It was better to focus on her study first rather than falling in love. She still wanted to study hard and go to a good university so that everyone would be proud of her. Bai Xi Xi ate her vegetables and looked at Lin Xiao Tong with a smile. ¡°What is it? Don¡¯t tell me that you like him. Xiao Tong you already have a boyfriend, remember?¡± Lin Xiao Tong had a sheepish smile on her face. ¡°I¡¯m loyal to my boyfriend. But it¡¯s not wrong to steal a few looks at our new ssmate, right? I just thought that the mole under his right eye is especially attractive.¡± But I am just worried about you. Now that there is a good-looking boy sitting beside you, the other girls would not be too happy.¡± ¡°You also heard what Teacher Du said just now,¡± Bai Xi XI said. ¡°The only reason ssmate Fu Chen became my tablemate is because of his height.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Fu Chen is quite tall, isn¡¯t he?¡± Lin Xiao Tongughed. Even if the other girls were unhappy, there was nothing they could do about it. Unless they grew taller within a night. Bai Xi Xi stayed silent as she was listening to Lin Xiao Tong talking about their new ssmates. She thought about the small crowd that gathered around her and Fu Chen just now and frowned. She hoped that the girls would note to their seats often. Otherwise, it would be a little troublesome for her to study. Chapter 650 - 650 I Saw You Yesterday 650 I Saw You Yesterday The school bell rang, signaling that it was time for the students that they can leave the school and headed home. After saying a few words to Bai Xi Xi, Lin Xiao Tong quickly fled away to meet with her boyfriend. Bai Xi Xi gathered her belongings and nced at her tablemate. There were a few of their ssmates who were surrounding him, wanting to find a chance to walk home with him. However, Fu Chen merely shot them a smile and rejected their offer. He told them that he had to visit the teacher¡¯s office to settle a few more things regarding his school registration. The girls were disappointed, but they did not try to force him. Bai Xi Xi lowered her gaze again. She adjusted the straps on her shoulder before walking to the front to pick up the exercise books. As usual, it was her duty to send the books to their teacher. Fortunately, it did not take her too long to deliver the books to the teacher¡¯s office. Bai Xi Xi looked at the corridor and pursed her lips when she did not see her tablemate. She seemed to remember that Fu Chen had told the girls that he needed to go to the teacher¡¯s office. Perhaps, he was only saying that to avoid the girls. ..... But then again, this was not something that she should be concerned about, right? Bai Xi Xi inhaled a deep breath and decided to leave the school. This time, she deliberately walked along the school¡¯s basketball court. She stood at the side to watch a few boys practicing. The atmosphere was quite lively, especially with the girls¡¯ cheering voices. She looked at the center of the court and saw the basketball captain, Jian Chi dribbling the ball while trying to confuse the other team. Bai Xi Xi narrowed her eyes as she scolded Jian Chi for not cooperating well with his teammates. If only he passed the ball to Shi An who was on his right, perhaps their team would have their chance to score. But Jian Chi was someone who liked to be the center of attention. Perhaps, it was because of that that the girls liked him very much. On the basketball court, Jian Chi moved to the hoop, wanting to shoot the ball. However, before he could shoot the ball, the other team had already stolen the ball away. Bai Xi Xi heaved a long sigh. She should have known that something like this would happen. Fortunately, she was able to hold back the urge to scream at the team. Bai Xi Xi liked Y City High School. However, her greatest disappointment was that the school did not have a girls¡¯ basketball team. Y City High School, however, was quite famous for its cheerleading squad. Feeling very disappointed with the school¡¯s basketball team, Bai Xi Xi decided to turn around and leave. She felt that the more she was watching the match, the angrier she would feel. The quietness around the neighborhood as well as the beautiful scenery finally made her heart at ease. Bai Xi Xi walked past a small shop in the neighborhood and decided to buy some snacks for her niece and nephew at home. Just imagining how Bai Jing Jing was going to look at her when she gave her some cakes made her smile. The little girl liked eating delicious food very much. Bai Xi Xi always thought that Bai Jing Jing¡¯s personality was very much like her sister-inw¡¯s. The two of them were foodies and can be quite mischievous. As their aunt, Bai Xi Xi enjoyed spoiling them the most. Perhaps, it was because of that that the kids were especially close to her. After getting a few boxes of cakes, Bai Xi Xi continued to walk home. After a while, she began to notice the footsteps behind her. Her brow furrowed as she wondered if she was being followed. Bai Xi Xi turned into a corner before turning around sharply to look at the person behind her. Her eyes widened in surprise upon seeing her tablemate, Fu Chen, in front of her. From the look on Fu Chen¡¯s face, it seemed that he too was surprised to see her turning suddenly. ¡°It¡¯s you...¡± Bai Xi Xi took a step back, creating a distance between them. ¡°Why are you here?¡± Fu Chen touched the tip of his nose. ¡°My house is somewhere nearby.¡± A tinge of pink appeared on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s cheek. She felt a little guilty for thinking that Fu Chen was following her around. ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± He pointed his finger at the housing lot not too far away. ¡°My house is in that direction.¡± Bai Xi Xi followed his line of gaze. Her house was also in that direction. However, it will be a while before she could reach home. Feeling slightly awkward at this exchange, Bai Xi Xi turned around without saying a word. Once she started walking, Bai Xi Xi could sense that Fu Chen was walking behind her. Fortunately, there were a lot of people walking around the area. Therefore, Bai Xi Xi was not afraid that Fu Chen might do anything to her. After walking for a while, they finally walked past the basketball court in the yground. Bai Xi Xi nced at the court and saw that the ball was not there like yesterday. However, under the tree not too far away from the basketball court, a group of elders was seen chatting happily. Bai Xi Xi knew them. The grandpas were always hanging around the area to gossip while ying chess. ¡°ss Monitor.¡± Fu Chen¡¯s voice made her turn around. Bai Xi Xi stopped on her track when she noticed that Fu Chen was staring at her. He seemed as if he had something to say to her. Fu Chen turned to look at the basketball court and continued, ¡°The girl who was practicing basketball here yesterday was you, right?¡± Bai Xi Xi stared at the boy in front of her warily. ¡°I saw you yesterday.¡± Fu Chen scratched his neck, feeling slightly anxious by Bai Xi Xi¡¯s gaze. Then, he looked at her again and smiled. ¡°The three-pointer shot yesterday was cool.¡± The look on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face started to change. She did not expect that someone would see her on the basketball court yesterday. Chapter 651 - 651 Can You Teach Me? 651 Can You Teach Me? Unfortunately, it did not seem as if Fu Chen had noticed the change in Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face. At this time, the tall boy was still thinking about the scene he saw yesterday. The tricks that Bai Xi Xi had pulled on the basketball court were not easy. Other than on the television, Fu Chen had never seen anyone do the trick before. It was the first time he had seen it with his eyes. He knew the difficulties of that trick and knew that they were tricks that most yers had struggled with. But, Bai Xi Xi¡¯s movement was smooth and quick. Fu Chen almost could not believe that he was seeing the tricks she pulled. It did not look as if it was a coincidence for her to pull those tricks. Fu Chen could see that Bai Xi Xi have practiced a lot. Moreover... Bai Xi Xi was a girl. And this girl had shot a perfect three-pointer. The ball entered the hoop. The sound was loud, making his heart beat faster. Fu Chen was in awe. He found that he was unable to look away from her. It was until she had left and could no longer be seen that Fu Chen finally snapped out of his trance. By then, it was already toote for him to chase after her. ..... He thought that he was going to make her do the tricks again in front of him. But everything was toote for him. Then, Fu Chen remembered the uniform on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s body. He thought that he was going to look for her again when he came to school. It was a new school and there were hundreds of students. Fu Chen was already prepared that it would take him a while before he could see the girl on the basketball court again. Who would have thought that he would see her again so soon? The girl was his ss monitor and his tablemate! Earlier, Fu Chen had tried to initiate a conversation with Bai Xi Xi a few times. However, there were always some people crowding around them. Moreover, Bai Xi Xi was very quiet. Seeing how she was concentrating on reading her books made him hesitate to talk to her. ¡°ss Monitor, I saw the tricks that you pulled yesterday. That dribbling and spin. How did you do it? Can you teach me?¡± Bai Xi Xi pursed her lips and turned around. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I have to go home.¡± Fu Chen could not hide his disappointment upon hearing her answer. He watched as Bai Xi Xi walked away and lowered his head. What was he thinking? Fu Chen was aware that his request was too sudden. Perhaps, he had scared Bai Xi Xi with his enthusiasm. Moreover, they only met today and did not know each other well. What made him think that Bai Xi Xi was going to teach him? Still... Fu Chen hoped that he could learn the move from Bai Xi Xi. Previously, he had watched a few videos on how to execute those tricks. However, it was still difficult for him to do it. ¡°You...¡± Hearing her voice, Fu Chen looked up again. A hint of surprise appeared on his face when he saw that Bai Xi Xi was looking at him. His expression lit up, thinking that Bai Xi Xi might consider his request. ¡°ssmate Fu Chen, I hope that you won¡¯t tell anyone about what you have seen yesterday,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°Why?¡± Fu Chen watched the girl in front of him in puzzlement. Bai Xi Xi lowered her head. ¡°I just did not want anyone to know.¡± Fu Chen still could not understand why Bai Xi Xi wanted to keep this matter a secret. He thought that she was too good at basketball. It would be a shame if others did not see her skills. However, he also knew that some people had a secret that they wanted to keep. Perhaps, Bai Xi Xi¡¯s parents were against her ying basketball. This was the reason she wanted to keep this matter a secret. When he thought of it that way, Fu Chen decided not to be a busybody. Since Bai Xi Xi did not want him to tell anyone, then, he will keep this matter a secret. Moreover, he was a newly transferred student and did not know anyone in their school that well. Even if he wanted to tell someone, he would not know who he can talk to. ¡°I can keep this a secret for you,¡± Fu Chen said. His lips curled into a smile. ¡°But, will you teach me those tricks?¡± Bai Xi Xi narrowed her eyes. Without giving him an answer, she turned around and rushed home, leaving a disappointed Fu Chen behind. At this time, Bai Xi Xi was slowly regretting her decision to stop and practice basketball when she thought that no one was looking. There was a brand-new ball in the center of the court. Of course, there should be someone around. She did not think that there would be someone looking. Moreover, his person happened to be her new ssmate. Bai Xi Xi did not know whether Fu Chen would keep the secret for her. However, even if he tell anyone about it, Bai Xi Xi did not think that anyone would believe him. Even if there are some people who would believe him, they would never know about her skills. After all, no one had seen her practicing basketball in high school. Bai Xi Xi made a turn at the corner heading to her house. She nced behind her shoulder and heaved a breath of relief when she could not see Fu Chen. For a while, she was worried that the boy would chase her and made her promise to teach him some skills. But then, Bai Xi Xi recalled that Fu Chen was her ssmate and tablemate. Tomorrow, the boy would definitely talk to her again. Bai Xi Xi could not help but think that this situation was a little troublesome. Chapter 652 - 652 You are Quite Popular 652 You are Quite Popr Initially, Bai Xi Xi was keeping her guard up against Fu Chen. Seeing that he did not bring out the matter about her practicing basketball alone on the basketball court nearby the park made her feel more at ease. Although the two were tablemates, Bai Xi Xi did not speak to Fu Chen that much unless if it was something regarding the lessons or school matters. This was because there would always be others who wanted to talk to Fu Chen when the teachers were not around. The once quiet spot at the back of the ss has be a little livelier. Bai Xi Xi was finding it troublesome to read her books alone, but it seemed that the girls in their ss did not seem to care about her. Bai Xi Xi had a feeling that once she rose from her seat, another girl would take her seat just to continue chatting with Fu Chen. Her brow furrowed as she tried to tune out the noise around her. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but can we continue and chatter?¡± Fu Chen spoke. ¡°I still want to do a bit of revision.¡± He pointed at the books on his table and continued, ¡°Teacher Du wanted me to hand over this exercise before school ends.¡± ¡°Fu Chen, do you need any help?¡± One of the girls asked. She leaned over to him and batted her eyes at him. ¡°I can teach you if you don¡¯t understand anything.¡± Another girl clicked her tongue. ¡°Ruan Xia, what do you mean? Your result isn¡¯t that good anyway.¡± ..... Ruan Xia¡¯s face turned bright red. She nced at Fu Chen before shooting a threatening gaze at Tang Yu. ¡°Tang Yu, what do you mean by that?¡± Fu Chen quickly noticed that the situation between the girls had gone a little out of hand because of him. ¡°Girls, I appreciate that you want to help me, but I can do this exercise by myself.¡± His lips turned into a smile when the girls were looking at him. ¡°If there is something that I did not understand, I will find you.¡± Ruan Xia and Tang Yu continued to exchange murderous gazes at each other. Their friends tugged at their arms, coaxing them not to fight in front of Fu Chen and leave a bad impression on him. Soon, the girls began to disperse and once again, the atmosphere was a bit quiet. Bai Xi Xi continued to read her books as if the scene from a few seconds ago did not happen at all. A sigh escaped her, noticing that Fu Chen was looking at her. ¡°What is it?¡± Fu Chen was surprised when Bai Xi Xi spoke. He touched the tip of his nose and looked at his tablemate with a guilty feeling. ¡°I¡¯m sorry about earlier. I hope that we were not disturbing you reading.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Bai Xi Xi answered without looking up. After being Bai Xi Xi¡¯s tablemate for a few days, Fu Chen already knew that Bai Xi Xi was someone who liked to read a lot. It doesn¡¯t matter if her surroundings were noisy. Bai Xi Xi would continue to read the books in her hand without care. He had tried to peek at her books once, but then, he realized that he could not understand anything as it was in a foreignnguage. He peeked at her a few times and realized that Bai Xi Xi understood the words she was reading. Fu Chen thought that his tablemate was too amazing. Not only that she was good at basketball. She was also good at a foreignnguage. No wonder the teachers liked her and she had be the ss monitor. Fu Chen began to admire Bai Xi Xi a little more. Noticing that Fu Chen was still looking at her, Bai Xi Xi finally raised her gaze to look at him. ¡°It seemed that you are quite popr.¡± Fu Chen chuckled. He rubbed his neck, feeling slightly awkward at Bai Xi Xi¡¯s words. ¡°I¡¯m a newly transferred student. It¡¯s important for me to get along with my ssmates.¡± ¡°Oh...¡± Bai Xi Xi shifted her eyes to her books again. Seeing her reaction made him feel that something was wrong. ¡°You... ss Monitor, it couldn¡¯t be that you are thinking that I am a yboy, right?¡± This was exactly what Bai Xi Xi was thinking. Each time that the girls wereing to his table, Fu Chen would chat with them happily. She saw the look on his face and the way he was talking to the girls. Her instinct was telling her that Fu Chen was quite good at talking to girls. However, Bai Xi Xi was not going to tell Fu Chen what was going through her mind. The corner of his lips twitched upon noticing that he was ignored. Heaving a long, heavy breath, Fu Chen decided to look at the papers that Teacher Du had given him. The two of them sat side by side, minding their businesses. After a while, Bai Xi Xi noticed that the person beside her was still stealing a few nces at her. She heaved a sigh and looked up. ¡°What is it?¡± Fu Chen coughed. ¡°No. I was just wondering if you know how to solve this question.¡± Bai Xi Xi leaned over and saw that Fu Chen was struggling with some English questions. She put down her book and started to point to him the answer. Fu Chen¡¯s eyes lit up. He found that the way Bai Xi Xi was teaching him was easier to understand. It did not take him too long to finally figured out the answer. Seeing that the boy finally wrote down his answer, Bai Xi Xi leaned back, wanting to continue her readings. She paused briefly and spoke, ¡°If you still have trouble understanding it, I can lend you my notes.¡± Fu Chen had a grateful look in his eyes. ¡°ss Monitor, thank you.¡± His reaction made Bai Xi Xi pause. Then, she turned around again, wanting to ignore her tablemate. Fu Chen continued to do his exercise. Just then, a shadow loomed over him, blocking the lights in front of him. Fu Chen looked up and saw that their ssmate, Jian Chi in front of him. The man smiled and spoke, ¡°You are Fu Chen, right? Are you good at ying basketball? Coincidentally, we don¡¯t have enough members today. Do you want to join us?¡± Chapter 653 - 653 Basketball Match 653 Basketball Match ¡°Xi Xi, do you want to go and watch?¡± Lin Xiao Tong spoke as she reached Bai Xi Xi¡¯s side. ¡°The boys are inviting Fu Chen to y basketball.¡± She grabbed Bai Xi Xi¡¯s arm and gave it a gentle shake. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s go and watch them, alright?¡± Bai Xi Xi looked at her friend helplessly. Their height differences made her want to pat Lin Xiao Tong¡¯s head, the way that her brother would do it to her when she was still a little kid. Du Yao Yao reached to her side and spoke, ¡°Xi Xi, let¡¯s go and watch. Everyone is going to watch the match. Aren¡¯t you curious about this newly transferred student?¡± At her left, Su You Lin was staring at her expectantly, hoping that she would give them a nod. She was indeed curious about Fu Chen. Moreover, from what Fu Chen had said to her a couple of days before, Bai XI Xi could guess that Fu Chen was someone who yed basketball. She wondered if he was good at it. At the side, her friends continued to persuade her to join everyone else to watch the match. After a while, Bai Xi Xi finally nodded. ¡°Alright then. Let¡¯s go and watch the match together.¡± Lin Xiao Tong jumped around happily, thinking that she managed to convince Bai Xi Xi to go with them and join the fun. ..... With Lin Xiao Tong leading her, Bai Xi Xi followed her friends to the basketball court. The moment they arrived, there was already arge crowd in front of them. Bai Xi Xi looked around and noticed that the numbers of girls were more than boys. ¡°There are too many people around,¡± Su You Lin said. ¡°Do you think that we can find a seat?¡± Du Yao Yao swept her gaze around. ¡°Some of the girls are from the other ss. How did they know about this match?¡± She turned to Su You Lin and continued, ¡°I thought that it was only the boys from our ss who were going to y?¡± Lin Xiao Tong heaved a long, heavy sigh. ¡°Everyone heard that Fu Chen was going to y and wanted to look at it. It¡¯s not as if you did not know how popr he is in our school. You see? Most of the spectators who came to watch this match are girls.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded, agreeing with Lin Xiao Tong¡¯s words. It was not that she had not noticed how the girls from the other sses would gather around their ss to peek at Fu Chen. Su You Lin sighed. ¡°Come on. Let¡¯s go and find a seat.¡± After a while, the girls finally found an empty spot. However, the view was not as good as the others had snatched all the good spots. Lin Xiao Tong wasining that their spot was too far from the basketball court. However, there was nothing else that they can do. They did not expect that there would be a lot of peopleing to watch this match. Bai Xi Xi thought that this spot was perfect for her as she only wanted to watch the match in silence. However, for a shorter girl like Lin Xiao Tong, it was indeed a little hard for her to watch the match, especially since the other girls were standing up, wanting to cheer for the boys. If one looked clearly, one would be able to see that the girls who came to cheer for the match were divided into two teams. One was cheering for the newly transferred student, while another one was cheering for the basketball captain, Jian Chi. Bai XI Xi¡¯s gaze shifted to the boys on the basketball court. A few of them were seen warming up. Fu Chen stood at the side with a few others while listening to his team members¡¯ words. On another side, Jian Chi and his gang were conducting a small gathering as well. It seemed that Fu Chen and Jian Chi would be in two different teams. Bai XI Xi looked at the members of Fu Chen¡¯s team and then, at Jian Chi¡¯s team. Her lips turned up into a sneer. Bai Xi Xi had a hunch that Jian Chi¡¯s basketball match invitation to Fu Chen might not seem as simple as everyone thought. Fu Chen has been in Y City High School for less than a week, but recently, Fu Chen¡¯s poprity had soared up high. With his looks, Fu Chen managed to climb up to the top spot in the good-looking boys ranking. Two days ago, Bai Xi Xi happened to see the voting poll on the school¡¯s forum and saw that many girls were voting for Fu Chen. It seemed that he had won the girls¡¯ hearts with his friendliness and good look. In the past, the person who topped the chart was Jian Chi. Perhaps, Jian Chi became insecure to see another boy topping the chart. He knew that he was mostly good at basketball and a lot of girls would go and watch him when he was on the basketball court. Therefore, Jian Chi invited Fu Chen to a match, hoping that he could show off to the girls that he was better than the transferred student. Jian Chi was someone who enjoyed being the center of attraction. Therefore, Bai Xi Xi would not find it strange for Jian Chi to pull a trick such as this. This match was not fair from the beginning. Perhaps, Jian Chi wanted to embarrass Fu Chen by winning this match with his team. Bai Xi Xi could already guess the result of this match. Even if Fu Chen was good at basketball, his team had no chance of winning. After all, this sport was all about teamwork. Fu Chen alone could not win against Jian Chen and his team members. From where she was sitting, Bai Xi Xi could hear that a few girls hade to the same conclusion as hers. But once the girls saw how Jian Chi was bullying Fu Chen, would they still want to support Jian Chi? Bai Xi Xi nced at Jian Chi who seemed quite happy at the side. She could not help thinking that Jian Chi was such an idiot. Chapter 654 - 654 The Boys Look Especially Cool 654 The Boys Look Especially Cool The match started as the whistle blew. The boys at the center jumped up high to grab the basketball first. Just as Bai Xi Xi had thought, Jian Chi¡¯s team managed to grab it before the other boy. With the ball in his hand, the ssmate passed the ball to Jian Chi. After teasing Fu Chen and his team for a while, Jian Chi finally shot the ball into the hoop. Bai Xi Xi grew frustrated upon watching how Jian Chi was bullying others. But the guys in Fu Chen¡¯s team looked as if they did not mind losing to Jian Chi. Suddenly, Bai Xi Xi thought that this match was quite pointless. It was only for Jian Chi to show off his strength, wasn¡¯t it? Bai Xi Xi nned to leave. But looking at the crowd, she felt that it would be troublesome to move around. The girls were still excited about the match. Of course, Jian Chi¡¯s supporters were especially loud. In the end, Bai Xi Xi could only sit down and continue to watch the match. Seeing Fu Chen running around the basketball court made her pity him. She wondered if Fu Chen knew that he and his team was bullied. The boy seemed as if he was working very hard in this match. Fu Chen was running around the court for a chance to grab the ball, but it seemed that Fu Chen¡¯s teammates were always surrounding him, giving him no chance to move forward. ..... The cheering voice of Jian Chi was loud. Meanwhile, the girls who were cheering for Fu Chen¡¯s team began to quieten down. They seemed to know that Fu Chen was going to lose in this match. As bystanders, they could see how Fu Chen was bullied. Bai Xi Xi shifted her gaze to the court. From the look at it, it seemed that Fu Chen finally figured out what was going on. The boy bent forward with his both hands on his knee. His face was full of perspiration. His wet hair was covering half of his face. His gaze was on Jian Chi. Bai Xi Xi wondered if Fu Chen was going to give up. Initially, she came wanting to watch Fu Chen¡¯s skills. But it seemed that the boy never had a chance to hold the ball. Bai Xi Xi wondered ifing to watch this match was pointless. If Jian Chi was a real man he would ask Fu Chen for a one-on-one match. But this boy was afraid that he would lose his friend as the basketball captain. Therefore, he asked the others to help him bully the newly transferred student. The match started again after a brief break. Fu Chen was still blocked by Jian Chi¡¯s teammates. Meanwhile, Fu Chen¡¯s teammates were standing on the basketball court half-assedly. They seemed to be moving around, but not working hard enough to grab the basketball from Jian Chi. Jian Chi scored another two points for his team. At the side, Jian Chi¡¯s teammates began to lower their guards against Fu Chen. They saw that he seemed to be giving up and decided that they did not have to guard against him that much. Moreover, even if he finally find his chance to fight, there was no way that Fu Chen would win the match. Jian Chi alone had scored a lot of points. If he did not y around, trying to taunt Fu Chen, perhaps, he would be able to score more. While Jian Chi¡¯s teammates were lowering their guards, Fu Chen took his chance to lurch forward until he reached Jian Chi¡¯s side. His feet were fast enough that the others had not seen himing. By the time they wanted to stop Fu Chen, the boy had already snatched the ball from Jian Chi. Jian Chi was too startled when the ball in his hand suddenly disappeared. When he looked up again, Fu Chen jumped up high and m-dunked. The sound of the ball entering the hoop before it bounced on the floor was especially loud. The crowd started to roar, cheering for Fu Chen again. This made Jian Chi angry. He looked at Fu Chen as if the boy was his long-time enemy. Bai Xi Xi narrowed her eyes as she watched the way Fu Chen was moving. She thought that his speed was quite admirable. His skills might not be as good as her brother or sister-inw, but with more practice, perhaps he would improve. Moreover, if one looked carefully, Fu Chen¡¯s skill was better than Jian Chi¡¯s. At least, he was calm on the basketball court and did not try to show off. After a while, the match finally ended with Jian Chi¡¯s team winning big. The crowd started to cheer, but Bai Xi Xi could see that Jian Chi was not too happy about it. Perhaps, he also knew that even though he was winning, his skill was not as good as Fu Chen¡¯s. However, as the girls were surrounding him, Jian Chi had no other choice but to put on a smile on his face. Fu Chen watched Jian Chi for a while before he finally turned around and left. There were others who surrounded him, but Fu Chen was ignoring them. Seeing that the match had ended, Bai Xi XIi turned to her friends and spoke, ¡°Come on. Let¡¯s go back to ss.¡± Su You Lin heaved a long, heavy sigh. ¡°I should have expected that Jian Shi was going to win, but why do I feel unsatisfied by this?¡± Du Yao Yao nodded. ¡°Me too. But I don¡¯t understand basketball much, except that the boys look especially cool on the basketball court.¡± Bai Xi Xi could not help but chuckle upon hearing her friend¡¯s words. She also thought that boys look especially cool on the basketball court. But of course, not all boys would make her feel this way. Her early memory of this sport was of her brother. Back then, she had seen her brother practicing basketball once. Later, she always remembered her brother¡¯s match with her sister-inw. Perhaps, the reason she wanted to learn basketball was because of her sister-inw. The woman was too cool each time she was on the basketball court. As her brother was busy with his work, it was her sister-inw who had taught her a lot of moves. Chapter 655 - 655 Jing Jing, Happy Birthday 655 Jing Jing, Happy Birthday On Saturday morning, Bai Xi Xi woke up early in the morning and found that her sister-inw was in the kitchen. Usually, Bai Xi Xi would sleep in during the weekend. But she remembered that this was a special day. It was Bai Jing Jing¡¯s first birthday. Naturally, this day would be very special. Bai Xi XI heard that her brother and sister-inw had invited a lot of people toe to their house and celebrate the little girl¡¯s first birthday. Bai Xi Xi thought that her sister-inw might need help to prepare and decided to wake up a little earlier. Zhang Li Xue had her head lowered as she was focusing on something. When she heard the movement, she looked up only to find that Bai Xi Xi was walking into the kitchen. Her lips turned up into a smile. ¡°Xi Xi, you¡¯re up early. Why didn¡¯t you sleep a bit more?¡± Bai Xi Xi leaned in and saw that her sister-inw was preparing breakfast. Seeing the star-shaped sandwiches on the te, Bai Xi Xi quickly guessed that her sister-inw should be preparing breakfast for Bai Jing Jing. ¡°I¡¯m already used to waking up early. Besides, I¡¯m not tired.¡± Bai Xi Xi took a seat and continued to watch as her sister-inw do her job. ¡°Sister-inw, do you need any help?¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. It¡¯s almost done anyway,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°But, I will need your helpter before the birthday party started.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. Then, she sat in the kitchen while listening to her sister-inw talking about their n for Bai Jing Jing¡¯s birthday. After a while, she stood up again and made herself a drink. Just as she was about to take a sip, her brother entered the kitchen while carrying the little girl in his arms. ..... The baby rubbed her eyes sleepily. Her nose and eyes were a little red. Bai Jing Jing saw her mother and quickly stretched her hand, wanting to shift from her father¡¯s arms to her mother. ¡°Mommy.¡± Zhang Li Xue wiped her hands on the towel before taking the baby from her husband. ¡°Jing Jing, you¡¯re up early. What¡¯s wrong? Why are you crying?¡± Bai Qi heaved a sigh. ¡°The moment she woke up, Jing Jing has been looking for you. I think she missed her mommy.¡± He was in the middle of looking at a few papers when he heard his daughter¡¯s crying voice. The little girl was looking around the room with a confused look on her face while calling for her mommy. Bai Qi had to coax his daughter before the girl finally stopped crying. ¡°Did you miss me?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. She watched her daughter nod sleepily before leaning over to kiss her daughter on the cheek. ¡°Jing Jing, happy birthday.¡± Bai Jing Jing leaned over to hug her mother while acting coquettishly. She closed her eyes, nning to continue sleeping in her mother¡¯s arms. Seeing this made Zhang Li Xueugh. ¡°Jing Jing, do you want to eat something for breakfast? Mommy made some sandwich for you.¡± The little girl opened her eyes again upon hearing that there was food for her. She peeked at the kitchen counter and saw some of her favorite food. Bai Jing Jing looked at her mother and spoke, ¡°Jing Jing eat.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed upon seeing how her daughter was acting. She watched as Bai Qi pulled the baby¡¯s high chair and spoke, ¡°Jing Jing, will you sit with your aunt and have your breakfast?¡± Bai Jing Jing turned around and finally noticed that her aunt was also in the kitchen. ¡°Aunt.¡± ¡°Jing Jing, happy birthday.¡± Bai Xi Xi smiled. The moment the little girl was seated in her chair, Bai Xi Xi leaned over to give her a big kiss on her chubby cheek, causing the girl tough happily. Bai Jing Jing yed with her favorite aunt for a while. Once the food was served on her table, the little girl was focused on the food. There was her favorite sandwich and biscuits. Naturally, she has to eat everything carefully. Her chubby cheek bulged as she ate her breakfast. As the taste of food spread into her mouth, Bai Jing Jing began to smile, showing off her tiny teeth. ¡°I will go and look at the boys,¡± Bai Qi said before he turned around to leave. When the boys walked into the kitchen, Bai Jing Jing was almost finished with her breakfast. She saw her brothers and smiled brightly. ¡°Jing Jing, happy birthday!¡± The brothers wished before kissing their sister on the cheek. Bai Jing Jingughed happily as she had received so many kisses in the morning. Seeing that everyone was around to eat their breakfast, Bai Jing Jing sat in her chair while watching everyone. She grabbed the sliced apple in her bowl and took a small bite at it. ¡°Mom, when will the birthday party start?¡± Bai Xiang asked as he finished his breakfast. His eyes were watching his mother expectantly. He still remembered that his mother had said that Miao Miao and her parents would being to his sister¡¯s birthday party. It had been a while since Bai Xiang had seen the girl and he had so many things that he wanted to talk about. Zhang Li Xue nced at her eldest son and smiled. ¡°The party will begin before lunch. There is still time for you to take a shower and wear something nice.¡± Bai Xiang nced at the clock. Although there is still time before the birthday party begins, Bai Xiang thought that he would need a lot of time to prepare. The moment he finished his meal, Bai Xiang ran into his room, wanting to prepare what he wanted to do. Zhang Qi Lin looked at his eldest brother and sighed. He already knew that his brother liked Sister Miao Miao. This was not a secret in the family. Therefore, each time his eldest brother heard that Sister Miao Miao wasing, his eldest brother would get excited. Zhang Qi Lin turned to his mother and asked, ¡°Mom, is there something that I can do to help?¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you go upstairs and get ready?¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Later, you can help me and your aunt to decorate the ce before the party began.¡± Chapter 656 - 656 Bai Jing Jing, a Fairy 656 Bai Jing Jing, a Fairy Bai Xi Xi walked down the stairs and found that her niece and nephew were already dressed up prettily. Bai Xiang and Zhang Qi Lin were both dressed up smartly and neatly in long trousers and shirts. Meanwhile, the birthday girl was dressed in her pretty dress. There were a small wing at her back and her hair was tied with colorful flowers. Bai Jing Jing looked pretty like a little fairy. Actually, Bai Xi Xi had noticed that her brother and sister-inw seemed to like dressing up their daughter to look like a little fairy. Initially, Bai Xi Xi thought that it was her sister-inw¡¯s preference. However, Bai Xi Xi had once caught her brother helping Bai Jing Jing put on a flowery crown. The smile on his face showed that he seemed to be enjoying seeing his daughter in that outfit. Later, Bai Xi Xi recalled that during the couple¡¯s wedding, her sister-inw had dressed up looking like a fairy as well. It made her realize that her brother probably had a special interest. In the garden, the staff from the event nning had arrived to decorate the area. A castle had appeared in the garden and Bai Xiang was taking his younger siblings to y. Bai Xi Xi apanied them to y for a while until her sister-inw announced that the sibling¡¯s grandparents had arrived. Hearing this, Bai Xiang and Zhang Qi Lin ran off to meet their grandparents. Meanwhile, Bai Xi Xi carried the birthday girl into the house. ..... ¡°Grandma! Grandpa!¡± Bai Jing Jing shouted happily when she saw them ¡°Jing Jing, happy birthday!¡± Li Qin Yao said as she took the little girl from Bai Xi Xi. She looked at her granddaughter and kissed her chubby cheek. ¡°Oh my, you look beautiful in this dress.¡± Bai Jing Jing smiled happily. ¡°Jing Jing, a fairy.¡± ¡°Yes, you look like a little fairy,¡± Li Qin Yao spoke. As Li Qin Yao was teasing the little girl, a few of the guests started to arrive. Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jinter arrived with their daughter and son. The moment the cousins met, they started to y together. Zhang Yi Hai and Fang Su Jin¡¯s daughter were a year younger than Bai Xiang. Meanwhile, their son was a few months older than Zhang Qi Lin. The cousins¡¯ age was not that far. Because of that, they were especially close. Bai Xi Xi went to help her sister-inw to greet the guest. Just then, a small figure ran past her. Bai Xi Xi looked at the small figure and saw Bai Xiang stopping in front of a little girl. ¡°Miao Miao, you¡¯re here!¡± Bai Xiang smiled brightly. Bai Xi Xi raised her head and saw that the He couple had arrived. The couple, He Rong and Mo Qing Huan were best friends with her brother and sister-inw. Because of that, Bai Xiang was quite close to their daughter, He Miao. Each time that Bai Xiang saw the little girl, he would quickly run to her side and keep herpany. In the past, Bai Xi Xi had overheard their mothers joking around to pair their son and daughter together. Bai Xi Xi thought that their words might somedaye true. Bai Xiang seemed to like He Miao very much. Each time Bai Xiang heard He Miao¡¯s name, his eyes would light up. After a while, the house was full of guests. Bai Xi Xi looked at her little niece and saw that the little girl was busy looking at the present that everyone had bought for her. When everything was ready, Zhang Li Xue went to get her daughter before inviting everyone to the garden. A long table was set up in the corner. There was arge birthday cake and some food and drinks served. The party began with everyone singing a birthday song for Bai Jing Jing. The little girl smiled happily when she saw that there were a lot of people surrounding her. With her mother¡¯s encouragement, Bai Jing Jing blew at the candle. Then, the little girl began to p happily with everyone else. Once the cake was distributed, the kids began to run around happily. Some of them went to the castle and started to jump around. Bai Xi Xi looked at the lively atmosphere and smiled. For some, the children¡¯s voices can be quite noisy. But, Bai Xi Xi never thought that way. Growing up, she was often alone. Her parents passed away early and her brother was often busy at the hospital. Perhaps, it was because of that that she seemed to like this lively atmosphere the most. At the side, while the guests were chatting happily, Zhang Li Xue sat at the side while feeding her daughter her birthday cake while chatting with her friend, Mo Qing Huan. Their conversation revolved around their children. While watching her friend feeding the little girl some cakes, Mo Qing Huan decided to speak out after a brief hesitation. ¡°Li Xue, can I ask for a favor?¡± Zhang Li Xue put down the fork and looked at her friend with worry. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s like this.¡± Mo Qing Huan coughed. ¡°He Rong and I are nning to go to the city to handle some matters. I was wondering if you can look after Miao Miao for a few hours?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°You don¡¯t have to ask. Just go ahead. Miao Miao will be fine here. There will be many people who will look after her as well. Besides, Bai Xiang likes ying with her very much. It has been a while since they met. It¡¯s better to let Miao Miao stay here and y with the others.¡± The guests started to leave after their children had yed long enough and everyone had eaten a lot of food. Zhang Li Xue looked at her sleepy daughter and nned to let her sleep in her room. However, before she could take a step, her husband appeared to take their daughter away. As she was watching Bai Qi carrying their daughter into the house, Bai Xiang walked over to her side with Zhang Qi Lin and He Miao Miao tagging along behind her. ¡°Mom,¡± Bai Xiang spoke. ¡°Can we go and get some ice cream? I want to buy Miao Miao some.¡± Zhang Li Xue was about to say no when Bai Xi Xi appeared. ¡°Sister-inw, let me go and bring them to the park,¡± Bai Xi Xi offered. ¡°There is an ice cream shop nearby.¡± Chapter 657 - 657 Your Sibling? 657 Your Sibling? After giving the children a few reminders to listen to their aunt, Zhang Li Xue finally let them leave. The group of children, her sons, Bai Xiang and Zhang Qi Lin, He Miao, Zhang An Qi, and her little brother, Zhang Xiao Chen, walked together with Bai Xi Xi apanying them. After eating some ice cream, the kids were nning to y in the yground nearby their house. This was not the first time that Bai Xi Xi had taken the kids to the yground. Naturally, Zhang Li Xue and Bai Qi were not worried. Zhang Li Xue stood at the door and waved her hand at the children. Just then, Bai Qi appeared by her side after sending their daughter to sleep in her room. ¡°Hubby, look at your eldest son.¡± Zhang Li Xue pointed at Bai Xiang who was seen holding hands with He Miao. ¡°He¡¯s still young but he¡¯s already good at picking up girls. Just now, he told me that he wanted to buy Miao Miao ice creams.¡± Bai Qi looked at his wife and saw the teasing smile on her face. ¡°Hubby, I think your son is just like you.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°The two of you know how to pick up girls from an early age.¡± ..... Bai Qi looked at his wife in disbelief. Zhang Li Xue heaved a long sigh and spoke, ¡°When I was younger, a little boy pulled at my hair to get my attention.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed when she noticed the embarrassed look on Bai QI¡¯s face. ¡°Alright, stop mentioning this incident.¡± Bai Qi would get embarrassed each time he was reminded of how he had tried to get his wife¡¯s attention by tugging at her hair. Back then, he was quite naughty. Bai Qi stretched his hand and yed with a few strands of his wife¡¯s hair. He really liked the way her hair felt in his hand. They were really soft. ¡°You have pretty hair. How can I not be tempted to touch it?¡± ... Meanwhile, Bai Xi Xi took the children to the ice cream parlor and bought each one of them an ice cream. Initially, Bai Xiang was nning to buy He Miao an ice cream using the pocket money he had saved for a long time. However, since his favorite aunt was around, Bai Xiang managed to persuade his aunt to buy ice cream for everyone. Bai Xi Xi watched as each kid was holding an ice cream in their hands while they sat together around the table. She got herself a cream cheese gto before sitting with the kids. Once everyone had finished their ice cream, Bai Xiang, the oldest of the kids quickly pulled everyone to y in the yground. Bai Xi Xi followed them closely and watched them as they yed. As this was not her first timeing to the yground, Bai Xi Xi had be familiar with a few aunties who would bring their children to y. She chatted with them for a while before looking at the kids again. A group of younger kids appeared to join in the fun in the yground. Bai Xi Xi looked at them and thought that she had never seen them before. While she was watching the kids, Bai Xi Xi heard a familiar voice behind her. ¡°ss Monitor?¡± Turning around, Bai Xi Xi found her tablemate, Fu Chen, standing behind her with a basketball in his hand. Fu Chen seemed surprised to see her. But once he recovered, the young boy shed her a smile. ¡°I did not expect to see you here,¡± Fu Chen spoke. Bai Xi Xi pursed her lips. Then, she recalled that Fu Chen too live in the same neighborhood. ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°I did not expect to see you here too.¡± ¡°ss Monitor, what are you doing here?¡± Fu Chen asked. He was curious to see Bai Xi Xi standing alone in the middle of the yground. Before Bai Xi Xi could answer his question, Fu Chen¡¯s attention was diverted when a young boy had almost fall while running around the yground. Fu Chen jogged over with his long legs and pulled at the boy¡¯s cor before the boy would fall. Then, he looked at the young boy with his brow furrowed. ¡°Xiao Li, what did I tell you about running around?¡± The little boy had a sheepish smile on his face. ¡°Elder brother, I forgot.¡± Fu Chen sighed. ¡°Just be more careful.¡± Seeing that the boy had walked properly, Fu Chen turned around to find Bai Xi Xi again. His lips stretched into a smile when he saw that the girl was still around. Fu Chen had thought that Bai Xi XI would leave once she get her chance. Although they were tablemates, Fu Chen always noticed that his ss monitor would avoid talking to him most of the time. ¡°Your sibling?¡± Bai Xi Xi nced at the boy who Fu Chen had helped earlier and realized that he was among the new faces she had seen just now. ¡°Un.¡± Fu Chen scratched the tip of his nose. ¡°My younger brother.¡± He thought of the age differences between him and his younger brother and felt a little awkward. In the past, people would always have something toment on when they heard about his sibling, especially when they heard that he was twelve years apart from his youngest brother. Seeing that Bai Xi Xi did notment on this made him feel a lot at ease as he did not know how he should exin his family. Of course, Fu Chen was unaware that Bai Xi Xi did not care about this matter. After all, her age difference from her brother wasrger. Just then, Fu Chen noticed a young boy standing beside Bai Xi Xi and looked at him with his curious eyes. From the look at it, this young boy should be in his kindergarten. A look of surprise appeared on his face as Fu Chen began to wonder if Bai Xi XI¡¯s situation was almost the same as his. ¡°Your younger brother?¡± Fu Chen pointed at the little boy. Bai Xi Xi lowered her gaze and saw that Zhang Qi Lin was standing beside her. ¡°No. He¡¯s my nephew.¡± Chapter 658 - 658 He’s a Classmate 658 He¡¯s a ssmate Fu Chen stared at Bai Xi Xi in surprise. But thinking again, it was not strange for someone their age to already have nieces and nephews. Zhang Qi Lin looked at his aunt and spoke, ¡°Aunt, is he your friend?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°He¡¯s a ssmate.¡± Fu Chen scratched the tip of his nose upon noticing the way the younger boy was looking at him. This was not the first time that someone had given him a scrutinizing look, but facing the boy¡¯s eyes made him feel as if he had done something wrong. Fu Chen felt the air around him suddenly turn colder. However, the moment the little boy looked away, Fu Chen felt as if he could breathe again. He immediately consoled himself that he must have been imagining things. The boy in front of him looked young. How can he intimidate someone with the look in his eyes? Just then, a short figure ran over to their side. Zhang An Qi looked at her cousin and spoke, ¡°Qi Lin, are you not going to y?¡± She raised her head and saw the tall boy in front of her. The situation told her that the boy knew their Aunt Xi Xi. ¡°Who is this?¡± ..... Zhang Qi Lin turned and spoke, ¡°He¡¯s aunt¡¯s ssmate.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Zhang An Qi was about to turn around to look for her little brother when she noticed the basketball in Fu Chen¡¯s hand. Her eyes lit up. ¡°Big brother, are you going to y basketball?¡± Fu Chen followed the little girl¡¯s line of gaze and nodded. ¡°Uh-huh.¡± His younger siblings wanted to y in the yground and Fu Chen thought that perhaps, he could practice his skill a little bit. He did not expect that he would run into Bai Xi Xi and her family. Fu Chen nced at Bai Xi Xi to look at her reaction. He could still remember his game with Jian Chi yesterday and how he had suffered terribly in that match. Later, he left the basketball court earlier because he was too embarrassed. Fu Chen did not expect that he would lose terribly to Jian Chi. His team scored a single digit. Meanwhile, Jian Chi¡¯s team... Even though Fu Chen was aware that the match was not fair, he realized that he could notin about it much. Moreover, he seemed to recall that Bai Xi Xi was present to watch yesterday¡¯s match. Last time, he had caught Bai Xi Xi practicing basketball alone and saw that her skill was quite good. Perhaps, she was better at him. Thinking that she had seen him in such an embarrassing state made him feel as if he did not have the courage to see her at the moment. But seeing that there was no look of contempt on her face made him feel more at ease. ¡°Then, big brother, can we y with you? Emm... let me borrow your basketball.¡± Zhang An Qi said. She looked at Zhang Qi Lin and held his hand. The smile on her face told Zhang Qi Lin that they should go and y together. Initially, the group of kids came out to y in the yground after having some ice cream. However, when they saw the basketball court, they all thought that it was such a shame that they did not bring the basketball with them. Seeing that the tall brother was holding a ball in his hand, Zhang An Qi thought that they could borrow it from him for a few minutes. ¡°Sure...¡± Fu Chen nced at Bai Xi Xi again. Seeing that there was no reaction from Bai Xi Xi, Fu Chen then handed the basketball to the little girl. Zhang An Qi turned around with the ball in her hand and started to call the others. Fu Chen watched as the group of kids walked over to the basketball court with aplicated look on his face. The kids were young and most of them were short. Although there was no one ying on the basketball court, he did not think that it would be suitable for the kids to y there. He nced at Bai Xi Xi again. Seeing that she was quietly following after the kids, Fu Chen decided not to say a word and watch what was about to happen. At the center of the basketball court, the kids quickly teamed up into two teams. Bai Xiang teamed up with his little brother, Zhang Qi Lin, while Zhang An Qi teamed up with her little brother, Zhang Xiao Chen. Meanwhile, He Miao stood at the side with Bai Xi Xi to watch the cousins having a match. Of course, the little girl would cheer for Bai Xiang. The kids were small, but their movement in the court surprised him. From the look at it, Fu Chen could see that the kids have been practicing basketball for a long time. For a moment, he became speechless. Fu Chen thought that the little boys¡¯ and the girl¡¯s skills were quite good. Soon, Fu Chen found that there were a few peopleing to watch the match as well. Even his siblings came around to watch it. The little boys and girls were skillful and good-looking. It was no wonder that they managed to attract others¡¯ attention quickly. Just then, Zhang An Qi managed to steal the ball. After deceiving her cousin with her skill she finally stood under the hoop and made her shot. The sound of the ball against the hoop was quite loud. Everyone was standing at the side while watching as the ball entered the hoop. Soon, the crowd started to cheer. The cousins realized that there was a crowd watching them and decided that it was time for them to stop ying. They only wanted to y around and not catch others¡¯ attention. Zhang An Qi took the basketball and returned it to Fu Chen. ¡°Big brother, we have borrowed your basketball long enough. Thank you.¡± Fu Chen stared at the basketball in his hand with a dazed look in his eyes. Then, he looked at Zhang An Qi again and spoke, ¡°Little girl, why don¡¯t you y with me for a while?¡± Chapter 659 - 659 Let’s Go for Another Round 659 Let¡¯s Go for Another Round Zhang An Qi stared at the tall elder brother. She could not help but find it strange for an adult man to ask her to y basketball. Shouldn¡¯t he ask someone his age to y with him? Before Zhang An Qi could decline, Bai Xiang walked over and looked at her again. ¡°That¡¯s right, An Qi, let¡¯s go for another round.¡± Just now, Zhang An Qi managed to score a point. Meanwhile, he did not get to do anything much before his cousin urged them to leave. Bai Xiang thought that if they were given a longer time to y, he too would be able to score a point. Anyway, his Miao Miao was around. Bai Xiang wanted to show his skills to Miao Miao and let her know that his skill was not that bad. While Bai Xiang was looking at his cousin, He Miao walked over to Bai Xiang and held his hand. ¡°Brother Bai Xiang, I think you looked the coolest when you were on the basketball court.¡± The little girl¡¯s words had sessfully added fuel to Bai Xiang¡¯s heart. The urge to show off in front of his Miao Miao intensified. ¡°An Qi, Xiao Chen, let¡¯s go for another round, alright?¡± Bai Xiang turned to Fu Chen and spoke, ¡°Big brother, why don¡¯t you y with us as well? That¡¯s right...¡± He turned to look at her aunt and spoke, ¡°Aunt, you y with us too. A team of three-on-three. Of course, you have to be on my team.¡± ..... Hearing this, both Zhang An Qi and Zhang Xiao Chen became unhappy. ¡°Brother Bai Xiang, that¡¯s not fair.¡± Zhang An Qi pouted. She turned to Bai Xi Xi and spoke, ¡°Aunt, you have to be on my team. Anyway, us girls have to stick together.¡± ¡°Aunt...¡± Bai Xiang went to Bai Xi Xi¡¯s side and shook her hand. He leaned over and spoke, ¡°I¡¯ll let you call me Bai Cai, alright?¡± Bai Xi Xi was amused with the situation. Meanwhile, Fu Chen stood at the side with a slightly embarrassed face. He was starting to doubt his basketball skill upon seeing how none of the kids wanted to team up with him. ¡°Alright, if you want to y, then, let¡¯s just decide this with rock, paper, and scissors,¡± Bai Xi Xi finally made up her decision. Initially, Bai Xi Xi was not nning to y along, but seeing the look on the children¡¯s faces softened her heart a little. Bai Xiang looked at his cousin and the two of the readily agreed with this arrangement. Then, he looked at Fu Chen and spoke, ¡°Big brother, is that alright?¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Fu Chen could not help but cast a few more looks at the kids. He thought that the kids were quite brave and they were not afraid of people. The group decided to form their team with rocks, paper, and scissors. In the end, Zhang Qi Lin and Zhang Xiao Chen teamed up with Bai Xi Xi while Bai Xiang and Zhang An Qi teamed up with Fu Chen. Bai Xiang could not help but feel slightly disappointed that he did not get to be on the same team as his favorite aunt. However, Zhang An Qi was in his team and her skill was not so bad. Bai Xiang shifted his gaze to Fu Chen. His little brother told him that this man was his aunt¡¯s ssmate. Although the young man owned the basketball and seemed quite tall, Bai Xiang did not know anything about his skill. Fu Chen was still trying to figure out how he was going to y with the kids when he noticed someone was staring at him. He turned around and saw that Bai Xiang was giving him a scrutinizing look. This was the second time that he was stared at by a kid and Fu Chen could not help but wonder if he had done something wrong. Fortunately, Bai Xiang¡¯s gaze was not as scary as his little brother¡¯s. Of course, this was because Bai Xiang was too preupied with trying to impress He Miao that he had neglected the fact that there was a young man trying to get close to his aunt. Fu Chen cleared his throat and walked over to Bai Xiang¡¯s side. ¡°Kid, what¡¯s your name.¡± Worried that the young boy would think that he was being suspicious, Fu Chen decided to take the initiative to introduce himself first. ¡°My name is Fu Chen. I¡¯m your aunt¡¯s ssmate.¡± Bai Xiang shifted his gaze to his aunt. Seeing that his aunt had nodded, Bai Xiang began to lower his guard a little bit. ¡°My name is Bai Xiang.¡± He turned to the others and started to introduce everyone else as well. Just then, a group of kids walked over to Fu Chen¡¯s side. They heard that their elder brother was about to y basketball with the younger kids and was curious to see the game. Their elder brother liked to y basketball very much. However, because they were all younger and shorter, they had never yed a match with their elder brother. Most of all, Fu Chen would only teach them a few skills. Later, their interest in the game disappeared when they could not grasp the skills. Once Bai Xiang and the others have formed their teams, the six of them went back to the basketball court again. Fu Chen looked at the kids again and wondered if this was alright. He was the one who asked Zhang An Qi to y a round of basketball with him. But now that he was about to have a match with those kids, Fu Chen could not help but to feel a little awkward. The others would not think that he was bullying little kids, right? His gaze fell on Bai Xi Xi who was on the opposing team. A light appeared in his eyes. Fu Chen wondered if he could use this chance to watch Bai Xi Xi¡¯s basketball skills and perhaps learn a thing or two from her. Chapter 660 - 660 He Miao Gave Him Two Thumbs Up 660 He Miao Gave Him Two Thumbs Up The match began again and this time, Bai Xiang quickly grabbed the basketball before he dribbled the ball toward the hoop. The opposite team had both Zhang Qi Lin and Zhang Xiao Chen. They were both younger and Bai Xiang thought that he might have the chance to show off his skill in front of He Miao. This was not the first time that he had teamed up with Zhang An Qi. Naturally, they understood each other well. Without relying on Fu Chen, Bai Xiang managed to score first. The sound of the ball against the floor was loud. Bai Xiang looked to the side and saw that He Miao was pping her hands for him. Their gazes met and He Miao gave him two thumbs up. The young boy¡¯s cheek reddened. Bai Xiang had to force himself to look away before he would lose his focus. Meanwhile, Zhang Qi Lin had to roll his eye upon seeing the love-struck look on his brother¡¯s face. He then walked over to Bai Xi Xi and whispered, ¡°Aunt, how long are we going to let my brother show off?¡± Bai Xi Xiughed. She nced at Bai Xiang and whispered to her teammates, ¡°Alright, both of you should try to snatch the ball from them. Later, I will help you to score.¡± Both Zhang Qi Lin and Zhang Xiao Chen had bright smiles on their faces. This time, they both nned to score. ..... Although they were both younger, they had no n to let the elders bully them. Anyway, they still have their aunt to help them win. The game continued and Zhang An Qi was controlling the basketball. Seeing that Zhang Qi Lin tried to block her, the little girl quickly swept her gaze around their surroundings and passed the ball to Bai Xiang, who was alone. However, Zhang Xiao Chen appeared out of nowhere and stole the ball. Seeing this Bai Xiang quickly gave the young boy a chase. Knowing that he could not outrun his elder brother, Zhang Xiao Chen turned around and threw the ball at his aunt. Fortunately, Bai Xi Xi managed to catch the ball. Both Bai Xiang and Zhang An Qi gasped when they saw that their aunt was holding the ball. They both turned to look at each other and nned to stop their aunt from scoring. Just as they thought that their aunt might shoot the ball into the hoop, Fu Chen appeared to stop Bai Xi Xi The tall boy appeared so suddenly. But fortunately, Bai Xi Xi had good control over the ball and she managed to avoid Fu Chen from stealing the ball. However, it seemed that Fu Chen was not going to make it easier for Bai Xi Xi to score. Each time that Bai Xi Xi made a turn, the boy would block her path. Her brow furrowed. She saw that she couldn¡¯t pass the ball to her teammates. If she did not score quickly, she might lose the ball again. Gritting her teeth, Bai Xi Xi began to slow down. Seeing that Fu Chen was about to snatch the ball from her, Bai Xi Xi quickly went past him and headed to the hoop. She jumped up high with the ball in her hand. Then, it was a m dunk. The small crowd who was watching the game pped and cheered for her. Meanwhile, Fu Chen stared at Bai Xi Xi with a dazed look on his face. Just now, he was very sure that he might be able to steal the basketball from her. However, the girl still managed to trick him and scored. The way Bai Xi Xi moved passed him was too beautiful. Her m dunk was also quite powerful. Fu Chen stared at Bai Xi Xi in awe and was unable to react for a long time. He only snapped out of his trance when Bai Xiang appeared by his side. The young boy looked at him for a long time before finally heaving a long sigh. ¡°Forget it. My aunt is really good at her trick. Big brother, it seemed that it would be difficult for you to defend against her.¡± Fu Chen looked at the little boy beside him and chuckled. The feeling of being looked down upon by such a young boy made him a little helpless. However, Fu Chen could not deny that what Bai Xiang told him was the truth. Last time, he had secretly peeked at Bai Xi Xi as she practiced a few tricks alone on the basketball court. Now that he was experiencing her skill himself, Fu Chen realized that Bai Xi Xi¡¯s skill was quite good. The match continued for another ten minutes before He Miao told them that the time was up. Bai Xiang and his team won the match, but he was not very happy about it. Although he was d that he get to show off in front of He Miao, Bai Xiang realized that the reason they won was that his aunt was not serious enough. If only his aunt did not give him the chance to win, perhaps he would not win at all. While he was still hesitating about the result, Bai Xi Xi walked over to his side and patted his head. ¡°Alright. Bai Cai, you already win. Why do you still look unhappy?¡± Bai Xiang pouted. ¡°Aunt, you know why.¡± A helpless look appeared on her face. Bai Xi Xi continued to pat the little boy¡¯s head and spoke, ¡°You are still young. I¡¯m sure that in another few years, you would be better than me.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Bai Xiang stared at his aunt hesitantly. ¡°Of course.¡± Bai Xi Xiughed. ¡°But you have to practice a lot. Only then will you get better...¡± Now that the kids get to y basketball for a few minutes, they were both quite satisfied. Worried that their parents would start worrying, the group of kids decided that it was time for them to go home. After thanking Fu Chen for his time and letting them borrow his basketball, the group of kids turned around to leave. Fu Chen seemed to have a lot of things to say to Bai Xi Xi. However, seeing that she was preupied with the kids, he could only back down and chose to speak to her again at school. Chapter 661 - 661 One-Time Thing 661 One-Time Thing When the kids reached home again, Zhang Li Xue could not help but notice that everyone was in a good mood. She went over to her elder son and found out that they were all ying basketball in the park with their aunt¡¯s ssmate. Hearing about this ssmate made her a little curious. Moreover, this ssmate was a boy. Zhang Li Xue decided not to mention this matter to her husband, just in case he would start to worry too much. Bai Xi Xi was his only sister and naturally, Bai Qi would worry about her. After instructing the kids to take their showers, Zhang Li Xue went to look for He Miao to tell her that she will have to stay the night at their residence. While the kids were going out just now, Mo Qing Huan called to tell that their business might take a longer time to be done. He Miao will have to stay for a night at the Bai¡¯s residence before they will pick her up again in the morning. He Miao was quiet for a long time after hearing this news. Seeing that the little girl did not react made Zhang Li Xue start to worry that the little girl was angry that her parents chose to leave her. Before Zhang Li Xue could coax the girl, He Miao looked up and smiled. ¡°Aunt, you don¡¯t have to worry about this. I will be fine staying here with you and the others.¡± ..... Anyway, He Miao was used to this situation. Her parents often leave her with her grandmother before they would both go out to y. As long as they would return for her, He Miao would not mind. Zhang Li Xue looked at the little girl with worry. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Un.¡± He Miao nodded. ¡°Aunt, I will sleep with Aunt Xi Xi.¡± Anyway, she would have time to y around with Bai Xiang and his little brother. Because of this, He Miao did not mind that her parents would leave for one night. Seeing that the little girl did not mind, Zhang Li Xue finally let the little girl y with her sons. Meanwhile, she went upstairs to look for Bai Xi Xi. Zhang Li Xue knocked on the door before entering the room with Bai Xi Xi¡¯s permission. When she walked in, Bai Xi Xi was in the middle of reading a book. Bai Xi Xi saw her sister-inw entering the room and quickly put down the book in her hand. ¡°Xi Xi, will it be alright for you to sleep with Miao Miao tonight?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°Her parents won¡¯t be able to return tonight and pick her up.¡± ¡°Sure. I don¡¯t mind.¡± Zhang Li Xue shed a smile. She stared at the teenage girl and suddenly recalled her conversation with her eldest son. ¡°Bai Xiang said, you guys were ying basketball in the park with your ssmate? A boy?¡± ¡°Un. There is a newly transferred student in our ss,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°Coincidentally, he lives nearby our neighborhood. The kids saw him with his basketball and decided to borrow it from him.¡± Bai Xi Xi ignored her sister-inw¡¯s remark about Fu Chen¡¯s gender. Anyway, she did not think that it was anything important. Zhang Li Xue heaved a long sigh. ¡°It¡¯s rare to hear you ying basketball with your ssmates. I¡¯m just a little curious.¡± ¡°Sister-inw, there is nothing to be curious about. This is only a one-time thing.¡± Fortunately, her sister-inw did not ask too much about Fu Chen¡¯s gender. ¡°Xi Xi, don¡¯t you want to y basketball in a proper team?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. As the person who was coaching Bai Xi Xi to y basketball, Zhang Li Xue was aware of the teenage girl¡¯s skills. However, Bai Xi Xi seemed uninterested to y basketball in high school. ¡°Sister-inw, you also know that there is no girl¡¯s basketball team at our school. Even if I want to y, there was no one to y with me,¡± Bai Xi Xi spoke. ¡°Perhaps, I will consider this when I go to the university.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Last time, you mentioned that you wanted to enter B City University. I remember that their girl¡¯s basketball team is quite good.¡± In the past, Zhang Li Xue was the captain of the girls¡¯ basketball team. When she was around, the girls¡¯ team¡¯s reputation was better than the boys. ¡°Mmm... I¡¯m considering B City University for this reason too.¡± Zhang Li Xue was excited upon hearing Bai Xi Xi¡¯s words. The two of them spoke for a little while. Zhang Li Xue recalled that she had to look after the kids and quickly leave the room. Bai Xi Xi heaved a long sigh upon seeing that her sister-inw had left. She thought about their conversation and smiled. Bai Xi Xi knew well that her sister-inw was just worried about her. In fact, it wasn¡¯t as if she did not want to y basketball in high school. In the beginning, she was all fired up. Even though there was no girls¡¯ team at school, Bai Xi Xi did not mind building one. However, none of the girls was interested. Then, there was that one time when she had disguised herself as a boy to y basketball with the boys¡¯ team. She only wanted to look at their skills. With her height, the boys did not suspect anything when she suddenly came to challenge them to a match. Bai Xi Xi yed a one-on-one match against Jian Chi. However, Jian Chi got too angry when he lost. He wanted to beat her up while using her as a cheater. Bai Xi Xi was in a disguise and she had no intention of letting the boys know who she was. Fortunately, Bai Xi Xi was quick enough to escape him. Later, she never wanted anyone to know that she yed basketball. Jian Chi was too much trouble and all she wanted was to avoid trouble. Chapter 662 - 662 Did You Train Them? 662 Did You Train Them? On Monday, Bai Xi Xi headed to school and found that her tablemate has already arrived. She swept her gaze around the ssroom and finally noticed that something was a little different. It seemed that the number of girls who usually surrounded Fu Chen¡¯s table had decreased. The number of girls who hang outside their ss to peek at Fu Chen had also lessened. Somehow, Bai Xi Xi did not doubt that this happened because of the basketball match between Jian Chi and Fu Chenst week. Her gaze subconsciously shifted to where Fu Chen was seated. Seeing the boyughing happily with his group of friends suddenly annoyed her. This person was too petty and could not ept that someone is better than him. After observing the situation for a while, Bai Xi Xi retracted her gaze again. She walked over to her seat and took a seat. Seeing hering, Fu Chen turned to the girls and told them that he needed to study a little bit before the ss began. Although the girls were reluctant, they had no other choice but to leave Fu Chen. Because he was a newly transferred student, the teachers had assigned him to do a little more exercise to look at his understanding of each subject. However, the girls could not help but cast a few nces at Bai Xi Xi. ..... They understood that Fu Chen was seated beside Bai Xi Xi because of their height. But this did not mean that they were not jealous. Fu Chen was quite good-looking and there were a lot of girls who were eyeing him. Although theirpetitors had lessened after the basketball match against Jian Chi, they were still worried. But, Bai Xi Xi sat with Fu Chen in the ss. Her chance of getting together with him was quiterge. Bai Xi Xi naturally noticed the way the girls were staring at her. However, she could only pretend as if she did not understand anything and continued to read her books. Noticing that his tablemate was ignoring him, Fu Chen swept his gaze around the ssroom and noticed that the girls who were chatting with him earlier were staring at him. Fu Chen shed them a smile before he lowered his gaze and focused on the papers on the table. A few minutes passed and the two continued to keep their silence. When he could no longer bear the silence, Fu Chen turned around and looked at Bai Xi Xi. His lips parted, but the words he wanted to say did note out. He nced at the book that she was reading and cleared his throat. Fu Chen shed a smile when Bai Xi Xi finally turned to look at him. ¡°ss Monitor,st time, you mentioned lending me your notes. I wonder if it is still possible for me to borrow them?¡± Bai Xi Xi stared at the boy for a brief second. She did not think that he was going to ask her about borrowing her notes. But since she had mentioned lending him those notes, she would let him borrow them. Bai Xi Xi lowered her gaze and spoke, ¡°Sure.¡± She rummaged through her bag, pulled out a few notes, and put them on his table. ¡°Thank you.¡± The smile on Fu Chen¡¯s face widened. ¡°Take your time to look at them. But don¡¯t forget to return the notes to me when you¡¯re done,¡± Bai Xi Xi reminded him. ¡°Sure.¡± Fu Chen browsed through the notes and was surprised at how neat her notes were. Her handwriting was clean and pretty. It was really different than his scribbled handwriting. After admiring Bai Xi Xi¡¯s handwriting for a while, Fu Chen finally remembered what he wanted to say to his tablemate. He turned to look at her again and spoke, ¡°ss Monitor, are your nephews and nieces all good at basketball?¡± Fu Chen recalled the way Bai Xiang and Zhang An Qi dribbled their balls. Then, at how Zhang Qi Lin and Zhang Xiao Chen had worked hard to attack them. They were all kids, but their skills were very good. He was still in awe at how good they were. Fu Chen did not doubt that the group of kids could y as professionals if they kept on going. A faint smile curled on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s lips as she recalled the group of adorable kids. ¡°Mm...¡± ¡°Did you train them?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not me.¡± Bai Xi Xi chuckled. ¡°It was their parents and their grandparents who trained them.¡± There was arge basketball court at the kids¡¯ grandparents¡¯ residence. Each time they came to visit, their grandpa would drag them to the basketball court and train them. Their training had started early. The moment the kids were able to walk steadily, their grandpa let them y with the basketball. Moreover, the kids had watched their parents practice basketball countless times. After watching them a few times, the kids began to develop an interest in the sport. It was just like her when she was a little kid. She saw how cool her sister-inw was on the court and decided to learn to y the sport as well. Fu Chen looked at her in surprise. From Bai Xi Xi¡¯s words, Fu Chen concluded that she shoulde from a long line of basketball yers. He recalled Bai Xi Xi¡¯s skills again and felt as if he understood the reason Bai Xi Xi was very good at the sport. He really wanted to learn a few skills from her. A brief match with her and the kids was not enough for him to learn her skills. However, Fu Chen suddenly thought of his match with Jian Chist week. Bai Xi Xi was also present during the match. His tablemate was tallpared to other girls. Therefore, even though Bai Xi Xi was seated far away, he could still able to detect her. But when he recalled how he had yed very poorly during his match with Jian Chi, Fu Chen began to hesitate. After watching him y in that match, Fu Chen doubt that Bai Xi Xi was willing to apany him to y or teach him. Their homeroom teacher entered the ss at this time. Fu Chen decided to forget about the matters he wanted to say to Bai Xi Xi. Chapter 663 - 663 Stolen Wallet 663 Stolen Wallet After that time, Fu Chen never brought up the matter of basketball with her again. Bai Xi Xi was a little curious about this change, but since she thought that talking to Fu Chen would attract the girls¡¯ dissatisfied look, Bai Xi Xi decided not to think about this matter that much. During the lunch break, Bai Xi Xi went to the cafeteria with her group of friends and sat together. The cafeteria¡¯s sweet and sour ribs were quite popr. Because of it, there was quite a long line in the cafeteria today. Bai Xi Xi ate her meal while listening to her friends discuss the uing test. Recently, it felt as if the school loved to give them a test. It has not been a long time since theirst test, but their teachers were already reminding them to study for the next one. However, this situation was also understandable. After all, everyone was going to take the university test soon. Therefore, their school was only helping them to prepare for their admission. While they were still eating, Yan Li appeared to tell Bai Xi Xi that their homeroom teacher was looking for them. It was then that Bai Xi Xi recalled that their teacher had asked her to pass some form. She excused herself from her friends and decided to return to the ss earlier. ..... Just as she was about to enter the ssroom, Bai Xi Xi could not help but notice that there was someone standing around her seat. She chose to hide behind the door and looked at what that person was up to. Her eyes narrowed as she watched Jian Chi look around the ssroom. Then, he slid his hand into his pocket before cing it into Fu Chen¡¯s bag. Jian Chi scanned his surroundings again. Thinking that no one had seen what he had done, Jian Chi turned to the door. Seeing that the boy was about to leave, Bai Xi Xi hid behind the wall and waited until Jian Chi was no longer around. She waited for a couple of minutes before walking into the ssroom. Fortunately, Jian Chi was no longer around. As she reached her seat, Bai Xi Xi rummaged through her bag and took out the form that their homeroom teacher had asked for. Just as she was about to leave, Bai Xi XI paused to look at Fu Chen¡¯s bag. She could not help but be curious to know what was Jian Chi up to. Her gaze fell on the brown, leather wallet inside Fu Chen¡¯s bag. Suddenly, Bai Xi Xi seemed to recall that she had seen their ssmate, Fan Yuan holding this wallet in his hand earlier. Just now, Fan Yuan was showing up to his friend a photo of his girlfriend that he had kept in his wallet. Fan Yuan¡¯s wallet was a little easy to recognize with its gold lining and logo. But, was it really Fan Yuan¡¯s wallet? If it was, then, why did Jian Chi ce it inside Fu Chen¡¯s bag? Bai Xi Xi scanned her surroundings before taking the wallet out of Fu Chen¡¯s bag. Her lips pursed into a thin line upon recognizing that it was the same wallet that Fan Yuan had in his hand earlier. Her instinct was telling her that Jian Chi was up to no good again. Last time, he bullied Fu Chen in that basketball match. What was he up to again this time? Seeing that there was no one else around, Bai Xi Xi held the wallet in her hand and stopped at Jian Chi¡¯s seat. She slid the wallet into the man¡¯s drawer casually before walking out of the ssroom to look for their homeroom teacher. ... The discussion with the homeroom teachersted longer than she had expected. Bai Xi Xi returned to the ssroom while helping Teacher Shen to carry some teaching materials. When they both entered the ssroom, they both noticed that the ssroom was a little noisy. Everyone was paying attention to Fan Yuan who stood in the middle of the ss. Only a handful of students had noticed Teacher Shen¡¯s presence. Seeing that the ss was too chaotic, Teacher Shen walked over to the front and pped the tale with her palm hard. The sound was so loud that it made everyone stop and turned to look at her in horror. Bai Xi Xi nced at Teacher Shen¡¯s hand, wondering if Teacher Shen did not feel any pain. She lowered her gaze and wondered if this was about the wallet that she had found in Fu Chen¡¯s bag earlier. ¡°What are you doing? This is your final year. You were all supposed to be studying and preparing for your test!¡± Teacher Shen roared. She swept her gaze across the ssroom and finally stopped at Fan Yuan who was in the middle of the ss. Seeing that everyone was surrounding him, Teacher Shen guessed that he should be the one who stirred this problem. Then, her gaze shifted to Jian Chi who stood beside Fan Yuan. ¡°Jian Chi, why don¡¯t you tell me what happened?¡± Bai Xi Xi nced at Jian Chi and thought that she could see the faint smile on the boy¡¯s face. Jian Chi hesitated for a brief second before speaking, ¡°Teacher Shen, Fan Yuan¡¯s wallet is missing.¡± ¡°Your wallet is missing, but why are you making a lot of noise?¡± Teacher Shen turned to Fan Yuan. Fan Yuan looked at the mathematics teacher with an aggrieved look on his face. ¡°Teacher Shen, I left my wallet in the ss. But when I return to the ss after the break, my wallet was no longer in my bag.¡± ¡°Could it be that you have misced it?¡± Teacher Shen spoke. ¡°Teacher Shen, I checked it a few times. It¡¯s not there,¡± Fan Yuan said. He recalled the amount of money in his wallet and felt a heartache. Recently, he had saved quite a lot of money to buy the shoes of his dream. He nned to go and buy them after school. But, Fan Yuan did not expect that his wallet would suddenly disappear. Fan Yuan inhaled a deep breath and spoke, ¡°Teacher Shen, I suspect that someone in this ss had stolen my wallet.¡± Chapter 664 - 664 This is My Wallet 664 This is My Wallet With Teacher Shen¡¯s instruction, everyone in the ss was forced to line up outside the ssroom. Bai Xi Xi and Fan Yuan stayed close to Teacher Shen as she conducted a spot check on everyone¡¯s bag and desk. Each time that Teacher Shen stopped at a table, the students outside would peek to see if Teacher Shen would find the missing wallet. The students whose desk were checked was relieved when Teacher Shen could not find anything among their belonging. Even though they did not steal anything, they could not help but feel a little anxious when Teacher Shen walked over to their table. After going through a few tables, Fan Yuan began to feel a little restless. What he was worried the most was that, Teacher Shen would not find his wallet and he would lose thatrge sum of money. Does it mean that he could only forget about the shoes he wanted to buy? Fan Yuan was not satisfied with this. Teacher Shen finally moved to Bai Xi Xi¡¯s table. Bai Xi Xi raised her head and peeked at Jian Chi who was standing outside the ss with the other students. ..... At this time, everyone¡¯s attention was on Teacher Shen and Fan Yuan. Therefore, no one seemed to notice the smile on Jian Chi¡¯s face. Meanwhile, Fu Chen was looking through the window with a nonchnt look on his face. He really did not know anything about Fan Yuan¡¯s wallet. Bai Xi Xi wondered just how would Fu Chen react when he find out that someone was nning to set him up. Teacher Shen started with Bai Xi Xi¡¯s desk first. Then, she moved to check on Fu Chen¡¯s desk. After a while, she then moved to the next line. Bai Xi Xi nced at Jian Chi and noticed the confused look on the boy¡¯s face. She probably knew what was going through Jian Chi¡¯s mind. He was probably confused to see that Teacher Shen did not find anything in Fu Chen¡¯s bag. With the way Jian Chi had ced the wallet, Teacher Shen would be able to find it the moment she opened Fu Chen¡¯s bag. Jian Chi stepped forward as if he was about to say something. But then, he took a step back, realizing that it was probably not a wise decision to speak at this moment. The spot check continued. Bai Xi Xi could see that both Fan Yuan and Jian Chi were getting more restless for different reasons. Meanwhile, Teacher Shen was beginning to show a sign of irritation. This was supposed to be the time for her to teach the ss. However, the lesson was disturbed because of this spot check. After a while, Teacher Shen finally reached Jian Chi¡¯s seat. She rummaged through his bag and desk. His belongings were scattered on the table. Just then, Fan Yuan saw something familiar on the table. His eyes widened and he quickly reached to take the wallet. Fan Yuan checked inside before looking at Teacher Shen again. ¡°Teacher Shen, this is my wallet.¡± Teacher Shen frowned. ¡°Are you sure?¡± Fan Yuan pulled a few things from the wallet to show Teacher Shen some proof. Seeing this, Teacher Shen turned to look at the students who were lining up outside the ssroom. ¡°Whose seat is this?¡± There was a long silence. Everyone knew the owner of the seat but did not dare to say anything. It took Fan Yuan a while to realize that the seat belonged to Jian Chi. Fan Yuan turned around to look at Jian Chi and saw the confused look on Jian Chi¡¯s face. Jian Chi was his friend and the two of them had a good rtionship. They were considered brothers who would often be there for each other. Fan Yuan did not think that Jian Chi would steal his wallet. Fan Yuan began to suspect that someone probably wanted to mess up with Jian Chi and ruin their friendship. ¡°Whose seat is this?¡± Teacher Shen roared when no one answered her question. Finally, she turned to Bai Xi Xi and spoke, ¡°You should know whose seat this is.¡± Bai Xi Xi nced at the wallet in Fan Yuan¡¯s hand. Then, she looked at the students who were lined outside the ss. ¡°Teacher Shen, this is Jian Chi¡¯s desk.¡± Hearing her answer, Teacher Shen turned around to find Jian Chi among the students. She quickly found that boy and looked at him in anger. ¡°Jian Chi, did you take Fan Yuan¡¯s wallet?¡± Jian Chi¡¯s face turned pale at Teacher¡¯s Shen question. ¡°Teacher Shen, it was not me.¡± His eyes narrowed as he realized that everyone was looking at him. Jian Chi was someone who enjoyed being the center of attention. However, he would never have thought that he had be the center of attention like this. His hands tightened into fists as he tried to control his anger. Jian Chi wondered just who was it that dared to set him up. ¡°If it was not you then who is it?¡± Teacher Shen spoke. ¡°The wallet was found on your desk. Jian Chi, you better exin everything to me now. Otherwise, we can go to the principal¡¯s office and let him judge this matter.¡± Jian Chi knew that the situation would turn bad if he was brought to the principal¡¯s office. Moreover, if the principal decided to call his parents, then he would only be in trouble. Fan Yuan watched the panic on Jian Chi¡¯s face and stepped forward, ¡°Teacher Shen, I don¡¯t think that Jian Chi stole my wallet.¡± Teacher Jian shifted her gaze at Fan Yuan and narrowed her eyes dangerously. ¡°Fan Yuan, what do you mean? In the beginning, it was you who said that someone stole your wallet. And now you are saying that it¡¯s not? Fan Yuan, do you think I like wasting my time like this?¡± Too much time was wasted just to look for Fan Yuan¡¯s wallet. If the students nned to y around, Teacher Shen would not be happy. ¡°No.¡± Fan Yuan nced at Jian Chi anxiously. ¡°What I mean is, this could be a misunderstanding. Teacher Shen, I don¡¯t think that Jian Chi would steal my wallet. Perhaps I identally dropped my wallet and it was Jian Chi who kept it safe for me.¡± The moment he said those words, Fan Yuan began to think that this exnation made sense. ¡°Yes. That should be the reason.¡± ¡°Yes. Teacher Shen, I forgot,¡± Jian Chi spoke quickly. ¡°Fan Yuan dropped his wallet earlier and I was keeping it for him. I was nning to return it to him after ss. It must have slipped my mind.¡± Teacher Shen shifted her gaze between the two students. The look on her face showed that she did not believe their nonsense. Chapter 665 - 665 Keep a Low Profile 665 Keep a Low Profile In the end, both Jian Chi and Fan Yuan were punished to stand in the corridor while Teacher Shen began her lesson. They were both puzzled when Teacher Shen found Fan Yuan¡¯s wallet on Jian Chi¡¯s table. However, they both could not figure out what was going on. Fan Yuan thought that someone was trying to frame Jian Chi. Meanwhile, Jian Chi could not help but wonder if someone had witnessed what he has done. Thinking that someone had seen how he had tried to pull a trick on Fu Chen made his face turn pale. He was used to bullying others. Thinking that someone probably hold his secret made him a little scared and annoyed at the same time. Jian Chi vowed to find that person who had ced the wallet on his desk and do something before this person would someday threaten him. The sound ofughter snapped him out of his thought. Jian Chi raised his head and saw that a few girls were looking in his direction as they walked passed the corridor. His face turned red in embarrassment. ..... Jian Chi always loved it when the girls would stare at him. However, this was not the way he wanted it to be. His anger arose, thinking that the girls wereughing at him. ... Bai Xi Xi was just relieved that there was no other drama afterward. Jian Chi sat in the ss quietly without talking to anyone else. His friends probably noticed that he was in a bad mood and did not disturb him any further. Meanwhile, Fan Yuan held his wallet closely. He did not dare to leave his wallet carelessly again. The bell rang and school ended for the day. Jian Chi and Fan Yuan were still embarrassed about what happened earlier that day and chose to leave school earlier. They both were made to stand outside the ssroom earlier and rumors about it had spread through the school. Rather than facing the students¡¯ inquiring gaze, it was better for him to leave earlier. Bai Xi Xi nced at her tablemate and saw watched as he picked up his bagzily before leaving. After pondering about it for a while, Bai Xi Xi decided to tidy up her table quickly. Jian Chi should be angry after what happened. Bai Xi Xi was mostly worried that Jian Chen would look for Fu Chen and cause him some trouble. Bai Xi Xi thought that as the ss monitor, she should be worried about Fu Chen. Moreover, their teacher had already assigned her to look after Fu Chen as he was still new at the school. Fortunately, Fu Chen had not left for too long and Bai Xi Xi was able to catch up with him quickly. However, instead of going to his side, Bai Xi Xi decided to walk a few meters away from him. She was far enough for him to notice her, but close enough for her to keep an eye on him. After walking for a while, they both finally arrived at the park. Bai Xi Xi knew that once they reached this park, the two of them would have to leave on their separate ways. Fu Chen¡¯s house was nearby, but she still have to walk a certain distance before reaching home. Seeing that Jian Chi or the others had not made any move to make trouble for Fu Chen, made Bai Xi Xi a little more at ease. Bai Xi Xi thought that Fu Chen would make a turn and head back home. However, the man made a stop at the park and stared at the basketball court in front of him. As Bai Xi Xi was still pondering whether she should wait for Fu Chen or head back home quickly, Fu Chen suddenly made a turn and noticed her. Their gazes met for a few seconds. Before Bai Xi Xi could look away, Fu Chen opened his mouth to greet her. ss Monitor.¡± A tinge of pink appeared on his face as he thought of how Bai Xi Xi saw the way he was staring at the basketball court. He recalled his lousy match with Jian Chen as well as Bai Xi Xi¡¯s basketball skills that he had seen and experienced not too long ago. Of course, Fu Chen was unaware that Bai Xi Xi had another matter in her head. Actually, she had long forgotten about Fu Chen¡¯s match with Jian Chi not too long ago. ¡°Mhm...¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded, before deciding to ignore him. She did not want Fu Chen to think that she was following him around. But after taking a few steps, Bai Xi Xi paused. She turned to Fu Chen again and saw that he was still looking at her. ¡°You...¡¯ Bai Xi Xi hesitated. His brow furrowed. Fu Chen seemed to notice that Bai Xi XI seemed to have something that she wanted to say to him. ¡°Yes?¡± Bai Xi Xi inhaled a deep breath and decided to speak, ¡°ssmate Fu Chen, I have to remind you to keep a low profile. Don¡¯t attract others¡¯ attention too much. Otherwise, you might get yourself into trouble.¡± Fu Chen thought that Bai Xi Xi was unhappy that the girls from their ss seemed to like surrounding their table. Before he came, Bai Xi Xi had upied thest seat alone. She gets to read her books alone without anyone disturbing her. But after he became her tablemate, some of the girls from the ss liked to hang around their ces and talk to him. Although he had reminded them not toe to their seat that much, the girls would not listen. Moreover, it seemed that they woulde up with a lot of excuses just to stay around. Later, he became a little helpless against the girls. Fu Chen no longer knew how he should talk to them. Fu Chen put on a smile on his face. ¡°ss Monitor, don¡¯t worry. I will keep a low profile and not cause trouble for you.¡± Hearing his word made Bai Xi Xi frown. She wondered if Fu Chen really understood her warning. Chapter 666 - 666 Fu Chen Did Not Show Up 666 Fu Chen Did Not Show Up The next day, Bai Xi Xi arrived at her seat only to find that her tablemate did not show up at school. Initially, she did not give too much thought to this matter. However, Fu Chen did not show up at school for three days straight. Fu Chen was a newly transferred student. Seeing that he had not shown up at school for a few days made her worry. Although there were a few girls in ss who would try to get close to him, Bai Xi Xi realized that no one was really close to her tablemate. No one seemed to know the reason he did not show up at school. Bai Xi Xi nced at the empty seat beside her and started to wonder why Fu Chen did not show up at school. Thest time she saw him was at the park nearby his house. She found that he was staring at the basketball court and decided to warn him to be careful of Jian Chi. Could it be that Jian Chi had done something to him? The more that Bai Xi Xi thought about it, the more that she felt that this reason was possible. Subconsciously, her gaze shifted to Jian Chi. Seeing that he was fooling around happily with his group of friends suddenly irritated her. ..... During the lunch break, Bai Xi Xi went to the cafeteria with her group of friends. Su You Lin seemed to be gossiping about the students from the next ss who was caught dating by a teacher a few days ago. However, Bai Xi Xi¡¯s mind was not into this gossip. After eating her meal quietly, Bai Xi Xi finally stood up and told her friends that she would be heading to the teacher¡¯s room to discuss some matters. Her friends did not ask too many questions as she was the ss Monitor. Bai Xi Xi headed to the teacher¡¯s office and headed to their homeroom teacher¡¯s table. Teacher Du looked up and smiled when she saw her. ¡°Bai Xi Xi. It¡¯s good that you are here.¡± Teacher Du waved her hand, motioning Bai Xi Xi toe closer. Then, she pulled out her drawer and took out a few papers. ¡°Teacher Du, are you looking for me?¡± Bai Xi Xi spoke. ¡°Un. I was about to call you,¡± Teacher Du said. She held the papers in her hand and spoke, ¡°Fu Chen has not shown up in school for a few days, right?¡± She watched as Bai Xi Xi nodded and continued, ¡°Bai Xi Xi, I remember that your house is not too far away from Fu Chen¡¯s. If it is possible, could you help me and send these papers to him? The test will begin soon and I don¡¯t want him to miss his lesson.¡± Bai Xi Xi nced at the papers that Teacher Du had given to her and saw that they were study notes of their lessons. Bai Xi Xi took the papers and looked at Teacher Du again. ¡°Alright.¡± ¡°I will give you his address.¡± Teacher Du took a piece of paper and jotted down Fu Chen¡¯s number and address. Once she finished, she handed the paper to Bai Xi Xi. ¡°Thank you.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. She was about to turn around and leave when she recalled another matter. ¡°Teacher Du, do you know why Fu Chen did not show up at school?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Teacher Du nodded. She looked at the documents on her table and spoke, ¡°He called me a few days ago to tell me that he would note to the school these few days. It seemed that there was some sort of family emergency.¡± Teacher Du As definitely knew the reason Fu Chen was transferred to Y City High School and the reason he did note to school. However, as this was her student¡¯s private matter, Teacher Du decided not to speak too much about it. After school ended, Bai Xi Xi took the address that her teacher had given her and headed to Fu Chen¡¯s house. She did not forget to call the auntie at her house first and told her that she woulde home a littlete. Bai Xi Xi was quite familiar with the area Fu Chen was living in. However, it would take her a while to find his house. She stood in front of the guard¡¯s station and reported that she was a student of Y City High School and was going to send a few study notes to a friend. The guard looked at Bai Xi Xi up and down. Then, he reached for his phone and called the unit where Fu Chen was living in. Once he had obtained the owner¡¯s permission, only then did Bai Xi Xi was allowed to enter the area. With the guard¡¯s instruction, it did not take Bai Xi Xi a long time to find Fu Chen¡¯s house. She stood in front of his house and looked around. Just as she was about to press the doorbell, the front door swung open and Fu Chen appeared. The two of them were looking at each other for a while. Fu Chen was naturally surprised to find that his tablemate was standing in front of him. When the guard called to say that someone surnamed Bai imed to be his ssmate came to visit him, Fu Chen thought that the guard had made a mistake. Fu Chen would never think that he would find Bai Xi Xi standing in front of his house. Surprisingly, the person who was in front of him right now was really his ss monitor. For a moment, Fu Chen did not know how he should react or what he should do. ¡°You seem well,¡± Bai Xi Xi broke the silence. Fu Chen snapped out of his trance and spoke, ¡°ss Monitor, what are you doing here?¡± ¡°I came to¡ª¡± ¡°Waa¡ª¡± Bai Xi Xi was about to exin her appearance when they both heard a crying from inside the house. Fu Chen looked at Bai Xi Xi with aplicated look on his face. As the crying voice was getting louder, Fu Chen had no other choice but to go it. ¡°ss Monitor, why don¡¯t youe in for a while? I will talk to you after I handle this.¡± Bai Xi Xi was not given the time to answer. Seeing that Fu Chen had left the door open for her, Bai Xi Xi finally entered the house. Chapter 667 - 667 Are You My Brother’s Girlfriend? 667 Are You My Brother¡¯s Girlfriend? The moment Bai Xi Xi entered the house, a little girl around Bai Cai¡¯s age was staring back at her. Seeing that the little girl was staring at her unblinking made her pause. Bai Xi Xi did not know whether she should go in or stay there. The sound of a child crying was getting louder. In the background, Bai Xi Xi could hear Fu Chen asking about what was going on. Then, a childish voice wasining that someone named Ah Nan was bullying him. Then, there were multiple childish voices speaking up all at the same time. Suddenly, Bai Xi Xi felt as if she was back at the kindergarten. Just how many kids were in this house? After staring at Bai Xi XI for a long time, the little girl finally spoke, ¡°Pretty Sister, are you my brother¡¯s girlfriend?¡± Bai Xi Xi felt a little nostalgic. Once upon a time, she would also call her sister-inw ¡®Pretty Sister¡¯. ..... Bai Xi XI quickly reminded herself that this was not the time to think about this matter. She looked at the little girl and shook her head. ¡°No. I¡¯m the ss Monitor.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± There was a hint of disappointment on the girl¡¯s face. ¡°Then, Pretty Sister, why are you here?¡± Bai Xi Xi was about to answer when Fu Chen made his appearance again. He nced at the little girl and spoke, ¡°Ying Ying, what are you doing?¡± Fu Chen looked at Bai Xi Xi helplessly and spoke, ¡°ss Monitor, pleasee in first.¡± He shifted his gaze to the little girl and continued, ¡°Ying Ying, help to give our guests a pair of slippers.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Fu Ying nodded. Seeing that her elder brother had walked away, Fu Ying took out a pair of slippers from the cab and ced them on the floor. ¡°Pretty Sister, my brother said, you shoulde in and wait for him.¡± Bai Xi Xi changed her slippers quietly. Then, she followed the little girl to the living room. She swept her gaze across the living room and saw that it was such a mess. There were toys and clothes everywhere. Fu Ying invited Bai Xi Xi to sit down. Then, she went to tidy the ce a little bit. She picked up the scattered clothes before leaving her in the living room alone. Bai Xi Xi wondered just what was she doing in Fu Chen¡¯s house. In fact, she could leave sooner the moment she handed the notes from their teacher. She then thought about the crying voice again. It seemed that Fu Chen was quite busy looking after the kids. She wondered if this was the reason he did not show up at school for a few days. After looking around for a while, Bai Xi Xi decided to text her brother to tell him that she was visiting a ssmate¡¯s house before heading back. She gave her brother Fu Chen¡¯s address for safety purposes. Just then, Bai Xi Xi felt as if someone was staring at her. She turned around and saw a few kids standing behind the wall to peek at her. Each of them resembled each other. Then, Bai XI Xi noticed that she had seen a few of the kids at the yground not too long ago. Seeing that she had noticed their presence, the kids began to hide again. The house was once again filled with the children¡¯sughing voice. Bai Xi Xi sat at the ce quietly and waited for Fu Chen to return. After giving it a brief thought, Bai Xi Xi took out the notes from their teacher and ced them on her thigh. Fu Chen seemed quite busy. Bai Xi XI decided that she should give the notes to Fu Chen and leave the house quickly. It would be better if she did not disturb him. Just then, Fu Ying appeared in the living room again while carrying a tray of cookies and a ss of water. ¡°Pretty Sister, you should have something to eat first. My brother wille out to see you once he had sorted out the boys.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. Seeing that the little girl was staring at her, Bai Xi Xi then leaned over to take a cookie from the te. She wondered if it would be fine for her to eat them. Bai Xi Xi knew that she should not ept any food from a stranger. But, Fu Chen could not be considered a stranger, right? Under Fu Ying¡¯s gaze, Bai Xi Xi finally took a small bite. The sweetness and the buttery taste of the cookie spread to her mouth. ¡°Pretty Sister, how does it taste? Good?¡± Bai Xi Xi looked at the little girl again and nodded. ¡°It tastes quite good.¡± Fu Ying had a bright smile on her face. ¡°Of course. Pretty Sister, this is something that my elder brother made. Big Brother Fu Chen is really good at baking.¡± Her gaze shifted to the te of cookies again. Bai Xi Xi did not expect that Fu Chen was quite good at baking cookies. Bai Xi Xi ate the cookies slowly. However, by the time she finished that piece of cookie, Fu Chen still did not return to look for her. Bai Xi Xi nced at her watch and wondered if she should leave now. She looked around and noticed that those kids were no longer around. However, the sound of the kids shouting was still loud. After pondering about it for a while, Bai Xi Xi stood up and walked over in the direction of the voice. When she arrived, Bai Xi Xi saw that Fu Chen was carrying a toddler in one arm while stirring something on the stove. Bai Xi Xi thought that Fu Chen looked like a househusband who was busy cooking while looking after his child. At the side, the kids continued to shout and fight. Fu Chen turned around, wanting to keep their voice down. However, he then realized that Bai Xi Xi was standing at the entrance while looking at him. The other kids noticed the change in their brother¡¯s expression and followed his gaze. Seeing that Bai Xi Xi had appeared in the kitchen, the shouting stopped and the atmosphere suddenly turned quiet. Chapter 668 - 668 He was Going to Have a Meltdown 668 He was Going to Have a Meltdown The silence did notst for too long. Once the kids had looked at Bai Xi Xi long enough, the child in Fu Chen¡¯s arms began to cry again. Fu Chen became helpless. There was a crying baby in his arms. He still needed to cook some meals for the kids to eat. And then, the ss monitor was visiting his house. Fu Chen did not know which one should he look at first. Including the toddler in his arms, there were a total of five kids around the house. The crying became louder and the kids were quarreling. The broth on the stove continued to boil. At this time, Fu Chen felt as if he was going to have a meltdown. ¡°I¡¯ll help you,¡± Bai Xi Xi finally spoke after watching the scene for a while. She walked over to Fu Chen and stared at him. ¡°W-what?¡± Fu Chen was shocked when Bai Xi Xi suddenly approached him. ..... Bai Xi Xi pointed at the stove behind him. ¡°I¡¯ll help you with cooking. You go and look after the kids.¡± Anyway, Bai Xi Xi did not know the kids well and knew that they would be morefortable with Fu Chen. It would be better if she help him to cook instead. Seeing that Fu Chen continued to stand in front of the stove made her frown. ¡°Step aside.¡± It was then that Fu Chen finally stepped away to make room for Bai Xi Xi. He watched as his ss monitor took the wooden spoon and started to stir the broth on the stove. Fu Chen finally snapped out of his trance and spoke, ¡°ss Monitor, you don¡¯t have to do this.¡± Bai Xi Xi merely gave him a nce. ¡°What are you making?¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Fu Chen was a little puzzled by her question. Seeing her eying the broth again, Fu Chen finally answered, ¡°I¡¯m nning to make some noodles. This was supposed to be the broth.¡± Her eyes lit up. Noodles were her favorite. Because of this, Bai Xi Xi had learned how to cook them from her brother andter, she became quite good at it. Bai Xi Xi peeked into the broth and smelled it. Then, she decided that the broth was going to need a few aromatic vegetables to make it taste a little better. Her gaze fell on a few ingredients on the kitchen counter. Bai Xi Xi was about to walk over to the side when she noticed that Fu Chen was still standing behind her. ¡°What are you doing? Go and settle the kids first. I will help you cook. In a while, we can have a proper talk.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Fu Chen looked at the kids who were standing beside him. Everyone¡¯s attention was on Bai Xi Xi. It seemed that they were curious to see their brother¡¯s friends standing in the kitchen to cook. Wasn¡¯t she supposed to be a guest? How can a guest cook in their kitchen? The kids could not stay too long in the kitchen to watch as the guest cooked in the kitchen. The toddler in Fu Chen¡¯s arms began to cry again and he had to go out and coax the baby. However, before Fu Chen left the kitchen, he did not forget to let Fu Ying stay in the kitchen and look after Bai Xi Xi. Fu Ying watched as Bai Xi Xi cut a few celery and tossed it into the pot. Then, she walked over and spoke, ¡°Pretty Sister, is there anything that I can do to help?¡± Bai Xi Xi turned and saw that it was the little girl from earlier. She pondered for a while and asked, ¡°Do you have some spices in the kitchen?¡± Fu Ying walked over to the kitchen cab and pulled out a drawer. ¡°I¡¯m not sure which one you need. But Pretty Sister, you can take a look in here.¡± Bai Xi Xi smiled. ¡°Thank you.¡± She peeked into the drawer and pulled out a few spices. Then, she put them into a clean pan to toast the spices. Once it was done, she tossed them into the broth. Her lips pursed into a thin line. She waited for a while and decided to taste the broth first before adding in some seasonings. Seeing that Fu Ying was staring at her, Bai Xi Xi decided to let her taste the broth. ¡°Tell me if this taste alright. Is there anything else that I should add?¡± The little girl looked at the broth in hesitant. She took a sip and her eyes lit up. ¡°Pretty Sister, it¡¯s delicious. It¡¯s much better than my brother¡¯s.¡± Bai Xi Xi smiled. Being praised by the little girl made her feel very good. She turned down the heat and let the broth continue to simmer. Then, Bai Xi Xi looked around and finally found a few packets of noodles for her to use. Next, she nned to work on the condiments. Bai Xi Xi turned to Fu Ying again and asked, ¡°What sort of toppings do you usually add to your noodles?¡± ¡°My brother usually adds some meat, vegetables, and spring onions,¡± Fu Ying said. ¡°But Pretty Sister, I don¡¯t like spring onion that much.¡± Her brow furrowed as she thought of the taste. Bai Xi Xiughed. ¡°Un. I understand.¡± She began to work on the noodles again before ncing at the little girl. ¡°You...¡± ¡°Pretty Sister, my name is Fu Ying. You can call me Ying Ying like everyone else.¡± Her lips curled into a faint smile. ¡°Then, Ying Ying, why are you at home? Aren¡¯t you supposed to be at school?¡± Fu Ying looked around the same age as Bai Cai. Bai Xi Xi thought that the little girl and the other kids should be at school. But looking at the clothes on Fu Ying¡¯s body, Bai Xi Xi guessed that she and a few other kids did not attend school today. The little girl lowered her gaze. ¡°Well, it¡¯s because there is no one to send us to school for these past few days.¡± Her brow rose. A lot of questions came to her mind, but she wondered if it would be appropriate for her to ask Fu Ying. Her brother would not think of her as a busybody, right? Chapter 669 - 669 The House was a Little Quieter 669 The House was a Little Quieter By the time Bai Xi Xi was done with the noodles, Fu Chen appeared in the kitchen again with an awkward look on his face. He looked at his tablemate who was standing in front of the stove and felt a little uneasy that she had to help him cook. However, the soon he stepped into the kitchen, the aroma of the delicious broth wafted to his nose, making his stomach grumble. Bai Xi Xi turned around and meet his gaze. Fu Chen was so embarrassed that he wished to bury himself in the ground. However, the broth that Bai Xi Xi prepared smelled so good that he could not help himself. ¡°The noodles are almost ready,¡± Bai Xi Xi spoke without a hint ofughter on her face. ¡°You should go and feed your siblings first.¡± Bai Xi Xi guessed that everyone was gathered in the kitchen and started to cry because they were hungry. At this time, Bai Xi Xi had a lot of questions she wanted to ask Fu Chen. However, she could only wait until everyone was settled down first. ¡°Oh.¡± Fu Chen nodded. He decided to put down his feelings and settle his siblings first. They have been hungry for a long time. Fu Chen turned to Fu Ying and let her call the others into the dining room. ..... A few secondster, the group of kids were gathered in the dining room. Smelling the delicious broth made everyone a little impatient. The noodles were served and everyone began to eat their noodles. The sound of slurping filled the room. The kids made it seem as if they haven¡¯t eaten a meal in days. Even the toddler was drinking his soup happily. ¡°ssmate Fu Chen, you should also have your meal,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. She had seen him trying to manage the kids and figured that he too should be hungry as well. Fu Chen hesitated. ¡°Then, ss Monitor, why don¡¯t you eat as well?¡± Hearing her brother¡¯s words, Fu Ying raised her head to look at Bai Xi Xi. ¡°Pretty Sister. Come over here and take a seat. We should all eat together. Bai Xi Xi was about to tell them that she was fine. However, when she saw the other¡¯s expecting gaze, Bai Xi Xi began to change her mind. ¡°Alright then.¡± She grabbed a bowl and sit down beside Fu Ying. Fu Chen sat down as well. Seeing that everyone was eating their noodles made him feel a little more at ease. At least, the house was a little quieter. Once the kids were full, they would stop making too much noise, right? The noodles were finished in just a short time. Perhaps the kids were really hungry, or perhaps, Bai Xi Xi¡¯s cooking tasted really delicious, but the kids ate more than one bowl. Seeing the empty pot made Fu Chen a little speechless. He had never expected that the siblings would eat like a hungry ghosts. Bai Xi Xi had helped them to cook a meal. Naturally, Fu Chen could not let her help them do the dishes. Fu Chen turned to Fu Ying and instructed her to help clean up the table with her siblings. Meanwhile, Fu Chen was coaxing the baby to sleep. Now that the little boy was full, he had easily fallen asleep. Once everything was organized, Fu Chen returned to the living room again and sat across the ss monitor. He looked at her hesitantly, not knowing how he should start this conversation. Fu Chen could guess that Bai Xi Xi should have a lot of questions for him. Just then, Bai Xi Xi pulled out the notes from their teacher and handed them over to Fu Chen. ¡°What is this?¡± Fu Chen asked as he took the paper from her. ¡°Some notes from Teacher Du,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°You will need them to study for your test.¡± It was then that Fu Chen understood why Bai Xi Xi came to visit his house. He stared at the notes for a few seconds longer and nodded. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not a problem. Coincidentally, my house is quite close to yours.¡± Bai Xi Xi sat up straight and spoke again, ¡°You did not go to school for a few days. Is it because you need to look after the children?¡± Fu Chen coughed. He touched the tip of his nose and lowered his head, looking slightly embarrassed. ¡°Yes. Did Teacher Du talk to you?¡± ¡°Teacher Du said that you have a family emergency,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°She did not exin too much. What happened? If you don¡¯t mind telling me.¡± While cooking the noodles, Bai Xi Xi observed her surroundings and figured that there were no adults around the house. Fu Chen hesitated. He recalled that Bai Xi Xi had helped him to cook the noodles and feed his siblings and decided to tell her a bit of his story. ¡°It¡¯s the reason why I transferred to Y City High School. My younger aunt was unwell and needed help to look after her children. This was the reason my mother took me and my siblings to stay in Y City.¡± ¡°The children... They were your cousins?¡± ¡°Mmm... It was just the three of them,¡± Fu Chen said. ¡°Fu Bao, Fu Yan, and Fu Ling were my younger aunt¡¯s children. Fu Ying and Fu Li were my siblings¡± After the meal, Bai Xi Xi listened to the siblings¡¯ conversation and was able to figure out who was who. ¡°A few days ago, my aunt had to undergo an important surgery,¡± Fu Chen said. ¡°My mother had to go and look after her and let me stay at the house to look after the children.¡± In the beginning, his mother was supposed to be away for a day. However, his younger aunt¡¯s condition had worsened. His mother was unable to stay away for too long. Seeing that his mother was tired from running around back and forth, Fu Chen decided to take a few days off from school to ease his mother¡¯s burden. He thought that he would be able to handle the children well. After all, they were always sensible and obedient. But after staying together for a few days, Fu Chen found out that it was not easy as he had expected. The children began to feel irritated after staying home for a few days and started to throw tantrums. Chapter 670 - 670 He Might Need Some Help 670 He Might Need Some Help Bai Xi Xi left the residence after having a little talk with Fu Chen. Although the man did not tell her the whole story, at least, Bai Xi Xi could understand him a little bit more. Thinking of how he had to miss school to look after his younger sibling made her pity him a little bit. However, Fu Chen had assured her that things will get better for them. It hasn¡¯t been a long time since he and his siblings followed his mother to Y City. Their move was a little too sudden and unnned. It was all because of his younger aunt and the little children that they made this sudden decision. Therefore, there were a lot of things that they did not get to prepare. Fu Chen had assured Bai Xi Xi that in a few days, his mother will hire the help they need. Then, he did not have to worry about his younger siblings that much and everyone will be able to attend school as usual. Hearing his words made her feel a little at ease. She recalled the look on Fu Chen¡¯s face when she found him surrounded by the kids in the kitchen. The boy looked very helpless and stressed. He wanted to do everything for everyone. In the end, he realized that he could not do everything all at once. ..... Bai Xi Xi was a little curious about the other adults in Fu Chen¡¯s family. However, she decided not to poke into Fu Chen¡¯s family matter. Perhaps she will know about themter. Perhaps she won¡¯t. When Bai Xi Xi arrived home, her sister-inw was already back from work. She walked into the living room only to see her sister-inw teasing Bai Jing Jing. The little girl had a bright smile on as she was showing her mother the drawing she made earlier. ording to Bai Jing Jing, she was drawing a little cat. However, Bai Xi Xi only saw some strange scribble. Still, her sister-inw was praising Bai Jing Jing¡¯s drawing. Zhang Li Xue raised her head when she noticed Bai Xi Xi walking into the house. She shed the teenage girl a smile and spoke, ¡°You¡¯re back.¡± Bai Jing Jing followed her mother¡¯s line of gaze. Then, the light in her eyes lit up. ¡°Aunt!¡± She left her mother¡¯s side and went over to her aunt¡¯s side. Bai Jing Jing showed her drawing and smiled. ¡°You¡¯re a littlete today,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°Something happened at school?¡± Earlier, she had already heard from the auntie that Bai Xi Xi will be a bitte. However, the auntie did not know the reason. ¡°Hmm...¡± Bai Xi Xi carried the little girl in her arms and let her sit on herp. ¡°I was delivering some notes to a ssmate.¡± It was then that Zhang Li Xue felt a little more at ease. ¡°Alright. You can go to your room and get changed. Later, we will have dinner together.¡± Bai Xi Xi swept her gaze around the house and spoke, ¡°Is my brother not at home?¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°He called to say that there¡¯s an emergency at work. He wille back once he¡¯s done with work.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. After teasing Bai Jing Jing for a little while, she then went back to her room to take a quick shower and changed her clothes. When she entered the dining room, her niece and nephews were already seated around the table, waiting for her. Bai Xiang raised his head and whispered, ¡°Aunt, are you busy? How about helping me with my homework? There are a few things that I don¡¯t understand.¡± Zhang Li Xue overheard his words and spoke, ¡°Let¡¯s not disturb your aunt. She will have a test soon. Bai Xiang, show your homework to me. I will help you.¡± Bai Xi Xi sat at the side while watching her sister-inw talk to her children about their studies. Suddenly, Bai Xi Xi could not help but wonder about Fu Chen. ording to him, his mother was busy looking after his younger aunt. Even if there his mother will hire some help to manage the house, without the presence of an adult, how would Fu Chen be able to study? Those kids would also need his attention, right? Fu Ying was around Bai Xiang¡¯s age. Surely she too would look for Fu Chen when she needs help with her homework, right? Bai Xi Xi felt that Fu Chen was too pitiful and he might need some help. Suddenly, she recalled that Fu Chen had borrowed her notes not too long ago and found that they were quite helpful. Should she continue to let him offer her notes to him? ... Fu Chen finally showed up at school again the next week. When Bai Xi Xi walked into the ssroom, Fu Chen was lying on his desk, seemingly asleep. There were a few girls who wanted to talk to him. However, seeing that he was asleep, they decided not to disturb him. Bai Xi Xi walked to her table at the back of the ss and stood in front of Fu Chen. The boy had half of his head covered. Her gaze fell on the mole under his eyes before she quickly looked away. Bai Xi Xi walked over to her side of the table and ced her bag cautiously. Seeing that Fu Chen was asleep made her wonder if the boy was tired from looking after his siblings. But, seeing that he had appeared at school, it should mean that his mother had already hired the help they need, right? She pulled her chair carefully, afraid that the slight noise will disturb his sleep. She thought that it would be better for Fu Chen to get all the rest he needed before ss would start. Bai Xi Xi took out her book and started to read them silently. After a while, she subconsciously shifted her gaze to Fu Chen briefly. Seeing that the sunlight touched his body, Bai Xi Xi leaned forward and let her book block the sunlight from him. Just like that, she continued to read her book while Fu Chen was sleeping beside her. Chapter 671 - 671 The Situation at Your Home 671 The Situation at Your Home Because of her seating position at the corner and the back row of the ss, Bai Xi Xi was able to look at everyone in the ss well. Therefore, she could notice that Jian Chi has been looking at Fu Chen from his seat. Knowing Jian Chi, Bai Xi Xi knew that the boy was still dissatisfied over what happened not too long ago. Until this day, Jian Chi still could not find out the person who had stuffed that wallet into his desk. The person who wanted to create trouble was Jian Chi. But when he was implicated in that problem, he was unhappy. For the past few days, Jian Chi was looking for someone who he could vent his anger to. However, Fu Chen had not attended school for a while and he had to choose someone else. Seeing that Fu Chen had returned, Jian Chi naturally thought that he would be a good target. Anyway, Jian Chi thought that the reason he was punished by Teacher Shen not too long ago was rted to Fu Chen. Bai XI XI thought that Jian Chi was definitely nning something. After looking at Fu Chen for a while, Jian Chi finally shifted his gaze. Coincidentally, his gaze met with Bai Xi Xi¡¯s. Fu Chen seemed surprised when their gazes met. However, he recovered quickly and shot Bai Xi Xi a smile before he turn around to his friends. Bai Xi Xi frowned, wondering just what was this person up to. ..... The bell rang, signaling that it was the end of school. Before everyone leave, the teacher did not forget to remind everyone that their test would begin tomorrow and that everyone should study hard for it. Bai Xi Xi watched as Fu Chen picked up his bag and leave as she was still tidying up her desk. When Bai Xi Xi finally left the school building, she could no longer see Fu Chen¡¯s figure like thest time. Bai XI Xi pursed her lips into a thin line. She was actually nning to talk to Fu Chen a little bit. Who would have thought that he would walk too fast? She inhaled a deep breath and nned to look for Fu Chen the next morning. Bai Xi Xi walked along the path slowly. Just as she was walking past the park on her way home, her gaze caught the sight of someone familiar on the basketball court. She stood at the side to watch him for a while. Then, Bai Xi Xi walked over and watched as Fu Chen shot the basketball into the hoop. Fu Chen finally saw her appearance while he was picking up the ball. He rubbed the tip of his nose before walking to Bai Xi XI¡¯s side with a smile on his face, ¡°ss Monitor.¡± ¡°I saw you from a distance and decided to watch.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Fu Chen shed an embarrassed look. He was on his way home when he saw the basketball court in the park. Fu Chen knew that he was supposed to head home, but when he recalled how he has been busy at home for the past few days to look after his siblings, he decided to stay out for a while longer. Fu Chen loved his siblings. However, after spending a few days with them, he thought that he would almost go crazy. It was not as if he had never babysat his siblings before. However, staying with them for a few days without an adult to help him was quite tiring. He just wanted a little time for himself. ¡°Do you want to get some ice cream?¡± Bai Xi Xi spoke after a brief silence between them. She pointed in a direction and spoke, ¡°The ice cream from that shop is quite tasty.¡± Thest time, she had taken Bai Xiang and the others to eat some ice cream at this shop. Seeing that Fu Chen was hesitating, Bai Xi Xi quickly added, ¡°It will be my treat.¡± Fu Chen finallyughed. He stared at the girl in front of him and nodded. ¡°Alright.¡± The two entered the shop and chose the vor of ice cream they liked. Bai Xi Xi chose the cream cheese and espresso vor, while Fu Chen chose a durian vor. However, when it was time to pay, Fu Chen took out his phone quickly and paid for their ice cream. Seeing this made Bai Xi Xi frown. ¡°What are you doing? Didn¡¯t I say that I will pay for the ice cream?¡± Fu Chen smiled. ¡°ss Monitor, I¡¯m treating you this time to thank you for helping me the other day. If you did note over, perhaps, I would join the kids to cry.¡± Bai Xi Xi stared at the boy in front of her for a while. Then, she turned around and chose a seat inside the ice cream shop. After a brief hesitation, Fu Chen decided to follow her and sat across from her. Bai Xi Xi took a spoonful of her ice cream. The sweet taste of the ice cream coated her tongue. Bai Xi Xi thought that the taste of cream cheese and espresso tasted very well together. She wondered if she should buy some for her nephew. As for Bai Jing Jing, she can only have a little taste. When she looked up, Bai Xi Xi found that Fu Chen was looking at her. Their gazes met briefly before Fu Chen looked away. Bai Xi Xi recalled that she had wanted to talk to Fu Chen. She watched as Fu Chen took a bite of his ice cream and spoke, ¡°How is the situation at your home? Is everything going well?¡± Fu Chen paused before he continued to scoop his ice cream with his spoon. ¡°Mmm... It¡¯s going alright. My mother already hired a few helpers around the house. At least, the situation around the house is a bit manageable.¡± Once the help came in, Fu Chen no longer have to worry about the messy house or the kids¡¯ meals. Everything was well taken care of. Chapter 672 - 672 How is Aunt? 672 How is Aunt? Fu Chen ate his ice cream slowly. Once in a while, he would nce at the girl in front of him. Each time that she ate her ice cream, the corner of her lips would turn up into a light smile. Something in his heart jumped. His ss Monitor always looked so serious, especially when they were at school. But this time, Fu Chen thought that his person can be quite adorable. Just as the thought came to his mind, Fu Chen lowered his head and ate his ice cream again. Earlier, he only chose one scoop of ice cream. Therefore, he finished his ice cream earlier than Bai Xi Xi. Fu Chen stared at his empty ice cream cup and finally realized that it was awkward that the two of them were eating ice cream together. Then, he quickly shook that thought away. ¡°ssmate Fu Chen...¡± Hearing his name, Fu Chen quickly raised his head again. ¡°ss Monitor, you can just call me Fu Chen.¡± ..... Bai Xi Xi pursed her lips. ¡°Alright, Fu Chen.¡± She also thought that it was troublesome to add one more word each time she called his name. Just that, the two of them were not familiar with each other and Bai Xi Xi did not want to make him ufortable. ¡°I understand your matters well,¡± Bai Xi Xi spoke. ¡°I just wanted to tell you that if you need my help, you cane to me. I will try to do whatever I can.¡± Fu Chen was surprised to hear her words. He starred at Bai Xi Xi for a long time. When he lowered his head again, there was a faint smile on his face. ¡°ss Monitor, do you think that I¡¯m pitiful?¡± He wondered just how Bai Xi Xi had viewed him and his family after visiting his housest week. He thought that perhaps, Bai Xi Xi considered his living arrangement a bit pitiful. ¡°No.¡± Bai Xi Xi shook her head. She pondered over his question again and thought of something. ¡°In what sense are you pitiful?¡± Bai Xi Xi heaved a faint sigh as she thought of thest time she visited his house. She did not know theplete story of what happened to Fu Chen¡¯s family or why there were no adult men around the house. But since Fu Chen was living around this area, Bai Xi Xi thought that his family should be quite well off. ¡°But this is your final year and we are preparing for our university intake,¡± Bai Xi Xi continued. ¡°I¡¯m worried that you won¡¯t be able to study well. I¡¯m just saying that if you need to borrow my notes, you cane and find me. If there is anything that you don¡¯t understand, you can ask me. I will do my best to help.¡± Fu Chen smiled. It turned out that when Bai Xi Xi told him that she was going to help, she was talking about his study. He thought that she found his family situation a little pitiful when she heard about his family. There was a brief silence between them before Fu Chen spoke again. ¡°ss Monitor, you... why are you being this nice to me?¡± ¡°Teacher Du told me to look after you, the newly transferred student.¡± Somehow, Fu Chen was not too happy to hear this reason. He could not help but let out a disappointed sigh. But then, Fu Chen remembered something else. ¡°Then, if I was to ask you to teach me some basketball tricks, would you teach me?¡± He coughed and continued, ¡°I saw you doing some tricks not too long ago. I think you are quite good.¡± Bai Xi Xi was surprised by his request. She pondered over it seriously and spoke, ¡°It¡¯s not impossible.¡± His eyes lit up. Fu Chen did not think that it would be very easy to ask her to teach him. He wondered if it was because they were both a little familiar now. ¡°However, it will depend on your test result,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°If your results are not satisfying, then, I won¡¯t teach you.¡± This condition made Fu Chen a little speechless. He suddenly felt like a little boy where parents would promise him something only when he produced a good test result. But why would Bai Xi Xi be concerned about his study? Bai Xi Xi looked at her empty ice cream cup and smiled. ¡°Then, Fu Chen, you have to work hard on your study.¡± She stood up, picked up her empty cup, and threw it into a basket. Bai Xi Xi turned to Fu Chen again and spoke, ¡°By the way, thank you for your treat.¡± Fu Chen was still dazzled by Bai Xi Xi¡¯s smile. It turned out that ss Monitor¡¯s smile was quite pretty. It took him a while to snap out of his trance. By that time, Bai Xi Xi was no longer within his sight. Fu Chenughed. After sitting around the ice cream shop for a while, Fu Chen finally left and returned to his house. When he returned, the kids had already returned from their school. Everyone gathered around the living room to watch some cartoons on the television. Fu Ying was looking after the baby. Meanwhile, the aunty that his mother had hired was busy preparing their dinner in the kitchen. Suddenly, Fu Chen thought that it has been a while since their family had gathered and eaten at the same table. Fu Chen took out his phone and called his mother. The phone call was connected within a few seconds. ¡°Fu Chen?¡± His mother spoke. Her voice sounded a little anxious. When she got his call, she was worried that something might happen to the kids. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± ¡°Nothing.¡± Fu Chen spoke. He walked over to a corner and peeked at the kids.¡±I just wanted to know if you would return home and have dinner together.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t being home,¡± his mother spoke. ¡°I¡¯m nning to visit your aunt after work.¡± ¡°How is aunt?¡± There was a brief silence. ¡°She still hasn¡¯t woken up. The doctor did not know when she will wake up.¡± She heaved a long sigh and continued, ¡°Fu Chen, I have to trouble you to look after the kids during this time.¡± Fu Chen lowered his gaze. ¡°Mmm... I know. Mom, you don¡¯t have to worry.¡± Chapter 673 - 673 Celebrate Their Brief Freedom 673 Celebrate Their Brief Freedom For the next few days, the student of Y City High School was busy with their tests. Bai Xi Xi answered every question calmly just like she has been doing each time she did her exercise. Meanwhile, Fu Chen was struggling a little bit as he did not have the proper time to do his revision these past few days. His Aunt¡¯s condition had not improved much and the kids were restless as they were missing their mother. His mother might have hired someone to look after the house. But in the end, the kids were still having a hard time getting used to the aunty. In the end, it was still Fu Chen who had to coax the kids. Yesterday, the baby was crying the whole night as he was missing his mother. Because of this, Fu Chen did not have the time to study and he was sleep deprived. He did not know whether he would be able to answer the test well. By this time, Fu Chen began to think that perhaps, he won¡¯t have the chance to learn a few basketball tricks from Bai Xi Xi. It seemed that he could only learn those tricks by watching a few more videos on the inte. As the bell rang, the students began to shout happily, knowing that they won¡¯t have to face their teacher and the books for a couple of days. After facing the books for a few days for the test, they were going to celebrate their brief freedom. ..... A few of them gathered to discuss what they were going to do after this to celebrate. Lin Xiao Tong walked over to Bai Xi Xi and batted her eyshes. ¡°Xi Xi, what do you have nned for your weekend? Should we go out and hang out?¡± Bai Xi Xi shed a teasing smile. ¡°Are you sure? You¡¯re not going out with your boyfriend?¡± A tinge of pink appeared on Lin Xiao Tong¡¯s cheek. ¡°Xi Xi, you made it sound like I always spent my time with my boyfriend.¡± Even if that was the truth, Lin Xiao Tong was not going to admit it. ¡°It has been a while since we spend our time together,¡± Lin Xiao Tong said. ¡°Let¡¯s go out and have fun. Hmm... How about apanying me to shop?¡± Bai Xi Xi was not a big fan of shopping. Anyway, she thought that she had too many clothes and essories in her wardrobe. Her family members, especially her sister-inw loved to buy her new clothes. This habit had not changed even though Bai Xi Xi was now a teenager. However, Bai Xi Xi remembered that her sister-inw seemed to like it each time that she go out to hang out with Lin Xiao Tong and everyone else. Bai Xi Xi knew that her sister-inw has always been worried about her. Once upon a time, Bai Xi Xi was someone who liked to be alone. When she was in kindergarten, Bai Xi Xi was bullied. Later, even though she had changed schools, Bai Xi Xi was still afraid of making friends. She was not close to anyone in her ss for a long time. Lin Xiao Tong was the first friend that she made after a long time. The girl was very small but had a lot of courage. Even though Bai Xi Xi often had a cold look on her face, Lin Xiao Tong was never afraid of her. With her persistence and sunny attitude, Lin Xiao Tong managed to stay by Bai Xi Xi¡¯s side. Later, a few other girls became closer to her as well. Zhang Li Xue remembered that Lin Xiao Tong was the first friend Bai Xi Xi made after a long time. Because of that, Zhang Li Xue liked the petite girl quite a lot. Bai Xi Xi could see that her sister-inw would be very happy each time she go out with Lin Xiao Tong. Her sister-inw did not forget to give her some money and let her buy anything she liked. ¡°Xi Xi...¡± Lin Xiao Tong shook Bai Xi Xi¡¯s arm while staring at her with pleading eyes. ¡°Let¡¯s go out, alright? You Lin and Yao Yao said that they would be joining us as well.¡± Bai Xi Xi heaved a helpless sigh. She stretched her hand to pat Lin Xiao Tong¡¯s head. ¡°Alright. I will go with you.¡± Her answer made Lin Xiao Tong so happy that she started to hug Bai Xi Xi tightly. After exchanging a few more words, Lin Xiao Tong finally left. Her boyfriend should be waiting for her and Lin Xiao Tong did not want to let her boyfriend wait for too long. Bai Xi Xi heaved a sigh and smiled. She turned to look at her tablemate and realized that Fu Chen was no longer there. He should have tidied up his desk and left while she was busy talking to Lin Xiao Tong. After thest time, they had some ice cream together, the two of them did not talk again unless it was for school matters. Seeing that Fu Chen did not seem to need her help, Bai Xi Xi did not want to force him. Suddenly, Bai Xi Xi recalled the look on Fu Chen¡¯s face when he was answering the test earlier. The boy would nod his head a few times, seemingly he was about to fall asleep. Looking at the ck circle under Fu Chen¡¯s eyes made her wonder if Fu Chen was studying very hard. After tidying up her desk, Bai Xi Xi made a quick stop at the teacher¡¯s office to send a few documents. She did not stay too long and quickly left after exchanging a few words with her homeroom teacher. As she was walking down the stairs, Bai Xi Xi heard the sound of the ball hitting the floor and decided to walk around the basketball court to take a look around. Even though the boys¡¯ skills were not that good, Bai Xi Xi would often visit to watch them train. Bai Xi Xi was about to turn to a corner when her eyes caught the sight of a familiar bag. Her brow rose when she heard a few voices. It took her a while to figure out that she recognized those voices. One of them belonged to Jian Chi and the other belonged to Fu Chen. Chapter 674 - 674 Are You Disappointed? 674 Are You Disappointed? Bai Xi Xi stood at the corner, wanting to eavesdrop on their conversation. However, their voices were too muffled for her to understand. She considered going closer to listen but was worried that they might notice her presence. Ultimately, their conversation ended before Bai Xi Xi could hear what they were saying. Hearing the sound of footsteps approaching her, Bai Xi Xi took a step back to hide behind the wall as she did not want to get into trouble with Jian Chi. Through her hiding ce, Bai Xi Xi could see Jian Chen and his group of friends walking past her hiding ce. She waited for a while, but could not see Fu Chening out. Seeing that Jian Chi had gotten further away, Bai Xi Xi came out to look for Fu Chen. Surprisingly, she found him staring back at the basketball court. She watched him for a while before deciding to walk over. Fu Chen turned around when he heard her footsteps. There was a hint of surprise in his expression when he saw Bai Xi Xi behind him. When he left the ssroom earlier, Bai Xi Xi was still chatting to her friends. ¡°ss Monitor, what are you doing here?¡± Fu Chen asked. Bai Xi Xi merely gave him a nce before she looked at the basketball court again. ¡°I could ask you the same thing.¡± ..... Fu Chenughed. He figured that Bai Xi Xi was not going to tell him anything unless he spoke first. He followed Bai Xi Xi¡¯s line of gaze to look at the basketball court and inhaled a deep breath. ¡°I just wanted to look at the basketball court.¡± Bai Xi Xi raised a brow at his answer. She thought about his meeting with Jian Chi earlier and spoke, ¡°I saw you talking with Jian Chi earlier.¡± Fu Chen paused. ¡°What were you two discussing?¡± His lips curled into a faint arc. ¡°ss Monitor, are you following me?¡± ¡°Of course, not. It was a coincidence.¡± Bai Xi Xi spoke. ¡°I just came out from the teacher¡¯s office.¡± The office was quite close to the basketball. Therefore, it was not strange for Bai Xi Xi to use this path. Fu Chen thought about Bai Xi Xi¡¯s earlier question and sighed. ¡°I was asking Jian Chi if I could join his basketball team.¡± Bai Xi Xi turned to Fu Chen in surprise. She was not expecting this man to take the initiative to see Jian Chi because he wanted to join the team. She studied Fu Chen¡¯s expression. Bai Xi Xi could already guess Jian Chi¡¯s answer. ¡°ss Monitor, are you not interested to know what was his answer?¡± ¡°What did he say?¡± Even though she already knew the answer, Bai Xi Xi still pretended to ask. Fu Chen looked at Bai Xi Xi again. ¡°He rejected me.¡± Bai Xi Xi nced at Fu Chen¡¯s face and saw the disappointment on his face. ¡°Are you disappointed?¡± Fu Chen let out a lowugh. Instead of answering, Fu Chen let out a long sigh. ¡°It might be a good thing that you are not ying with Jian Chi,¡± Bai Xi Ximented. ¡°He might seem to be the best yer at school, but Jian Chi was not a good yer. You have yed against him not too long ago. You should have seen how he yed.¡± ¡°Hmm...¡± Fu Chen also knew that Jian Chi was not a good yer. From that one game, he was able to figure out that Jian Chi was quite arrogant and was not much of a team yer. The number of times his teammates were able to hold the basketball was not much. However, it did not seem as if the yers minded this a little bit. It seemed that they were used to Jian Chi¡¯s style of ying. ¡°Why do you want to join his team?¡± Fu Chen raised his brow. ¡°Isn¡¯t it obvious? It¡¯s because I wanted to y. I was a basketball yer at my former school. I thought that I might be able to continue ying here.¡± Bai Xi Xi recalled the time she had seen Fu Chen on the basketball court. She could see that Fu Chen liked this sport as much as her. Bai Xi Xi felt that she could understand Fu Chen¡¯s feelings. After all, when she first came to this school, she also thought that she wanted to continue ying. However, this school did not have a girl¡¯s basketball team. The reason she chose to go to Y City High School was because it was closer to home and their academic reputation was outstanding. Even though she might miss ying basketball with others, Bai Xi Xi did not mind it. She would always remember the words her brother had said to her when she was just a little girl. Knowledge will help her to go further in life. Only if she study diligently would she have a good life. Back then, she only have her brother and they both did not have much. From an early age, Bai Xi Xi had always been thinking about how she wanted to study well, get a good job and make a lot of money. Then, she could support her brother and the two of them will no longer have to worry about money. However, their life changed. Her brother had a lot of money now and they could livefortably. Still, Bai Xi Xi had never changed her mind about studying. This time, she wanted to do well and make her family proud. As for basketball... she could y them when she entered university. ¡°You can always y without joining Jian Chi¡¯s team.¡± ¡°Then, ss Monitor, will you apany me to practice?¡± ¡°Are you trying to trick me into teaching you some tricks? I told you that I will teach you depending on your test result.¡± Fu Chenughed again. He really did not expect that Bai Xi Xi would take that condition seriously. ¡°Of course, not. But just a one-on-one match. Is that impossible too?¡± Chapter 675 - 675 Aunt, I Love You 675 Aunt, I Love You On the weekend, Bai Xi Xi was a bit more eased. Her test ended and she nned to take it easy. After washing up, Bai Xi Xi went to the dining area and saw that Bai Jing Jing was sitting in her high chair while eating her breakfast. Among the members of the family, this little girl was among the early risers. Bai Jing Jing saw her aunt walking into the room and smiled brightly. ¡°Aunt!¡± She picked up a piece of her omelet and spoke, ¡°Eat.¡± A warm smile curled on her lips. Bai Xi Xi walked over to the little girl and patted her on the head. ¡°Jing Jing should eat first.¡± The little girl pursed her lips. She stared at the piece of omelet in her hand and take a bite. Then, Bai Jing Jing smiled until her eyes turned crescent. Each time she ate something delicious, Bai Jing Jing would be the happiest. The little girl really resembled her mother the most. ¡°Is it delicious?¡± Bai Jing Jing nodded happily. ¡°Delicious.¡± ¡°Xi Xi, good morning.¡± ..... Hearing the voice, Bai Xi Xi looked up and saw that her brother was walking into the room while carrying a ss of milk. ¡°Brother, good morning.¡± Bai Xi Xi looked around and realized that her sister-inw was not around. ¡°Where¡¯s my sister-inw?¡± Usually, her sister-inw would wake up early to apany her daughter to eat. ¡°Jing Jing could not sleepst night,¡± Bai Qi spoke. ¡°Your sister-inw has been looking after her the whole night. Let her sleep a little more.¡± Bai Xi Xi looked at her niece and pinched her chubby cheek softly. The soft and stic cheek was quite addictive to pinch. The little girl puffed her cheek and spoke, ¡°Aunt, don¡¯t pinch.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Bai Xi Xi leaned over and kissed her instead. ¡°I¡¯ll just kiss you, alright?¡± Then, she looked at her brother and spoke, ¡°Brother, are you not working today?¡± ¡°Hmm... a friend wanted to change his shift with me.¡± Bai Qi picked up a towel and wiped his daughter¡¯s mouth. ¡°Breakfast is ready. Xi Xi, you can eat with Jing Jing first.¡± Bai Xi Xi walked into the kitchen and saw that her brother had prepared some porridge. Usually, the auntie would cook their meals at home. However, whenever her brother was not working, he would sometimes cook some food for his family to eat. The kids seemed to prefer their dad¡¯s cooking. However, everyone understood that Bai Qi was a busy man. As it was rare for her brother to cook, everyone seemed to appreciate it even more. Bai Xi Xi took a bowl of porridge before walking into the dining room again. She sat with Bai Jing Jing and apanied the little girl for her breakfast. The little girl was happy to finally have someone to apany her to y. After a while, both Bai Xiang and Zhang Qi Lin came down to have their breakfast as well. Bai Xiang saw his aunt at the dining table and smiled brightly. He looked around and finally heaved in relief when he did not see his parents around. Then, Bai Xiang went to his aunt¡¯s side and spoke, ¡°Aunt, are you done with your test?¡± Bai Xi Xiughed. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Bai Xiang looked at his aunt sheepishly. ¡°If you are not busy, then, can we go to the park in the evening? Qi Lin wanted to eat ice cream.¡± Zhang Qi Lin was about to pull the chair when he heard his brother mention his name. ¡°Big brother, just say that you wanted to eat them. Why did you bring up my name?¡± Bai Xiang coughed. ¡°Aunt, I also would like to eat some ice cream.¡± The little girl looked up from her breakfast and shouted. ¡°Jing Jing want! Ice cream!¡± Because she was still small, her parents did not let her eat too much sweets. But, Bai Jing Jing recalled the sweet and cold taste of ice cream and started to drool. Bai Xi Xi looked at the little girl and spoke, ¡°Then, Aunt will buy for youter, alright? But Jing Jing can only eat a little, you know?¡± Bai Jing Jing nodded. ¡°Un. Aunt. I love you.¡± The little girl¡¯s words made Bai Xi Xiugh. Who knew that this little girl can be quite good with her words when she wanted something? The lively atmosphere put Bai Xi Xi in a good mood. She always loved spending her time being surrounded by the kids. Bai Xiang and Zhang Qi Ling took their seat and started to have their breakfast. Bai Xi Xi looked at them and suddenly remembered that Fu Chen said he wanted to have a one-on-one match with her. Thest time Fu Chen came up with the request, Bai Xi Xi told him that she would have a match with him atter date. Suddenly, Bai Xi Xi wondered if she was going to see the boy again at the parkter. ... When the sun was no longer that hot, Bai Xiang dragged his little brother to look for their aunt. Bai Xiang reminded his aunt about what she had promised earlier that day and urged her to get ready to go out for some ice cream. Bai Xi Xi was in the middle of reading some books. Remembering what she had promised, Bai Xi Xi took her purse before she went out with the brothers. Fortunately, Bai Jing Jing was taking her nap. Otherwise, she might throw a tantrum, wanting to go with them to get some ice cream. There were not many people around at the park when they arrived. Bai Xi Xi shifted her gaze to the basketball court and paused when she saw the familiar silhouette of her tablemate, practicing basketball. Seeing him made her stunned for a few seconds as Bai Xi Xi was not expecting that she would really see Fu Chen around. ¡°Aunt?¡± Bai Xiang was still excited to let his aunt treat him to ice cream when he noticed that she was a little distracted. He followed Bai Xi Xi¡¯s line of gaze and finally saw Fu Chen. ¡°Aunt, isn¡¯t that the big brother from before?¡± His eyes lit up upon noticing that Fu Chen was on the basketball court. Chapter 676 - 676 He was Not as Crazy 676 He was Not as Crazy Without waiting for his aunt to say a word, Bai Xiang ran over to the basketball court to watch Fu Chen¡¯s practice. Previously, Bai Xiang had yed a match with Fu Chen once and knew that this big brother was a ssmate of his aunt. Therefore, Bai Xiang was not afraid to approach the man. Bai Xi Xi heaved a long sigh upon seeing that Bai Xiang had run over to the basketball court. She turned to Zhang Qi Lin and spoke, ¡°Qi Lin, let¡¯s go and take a look first.¡± Zhang Qi Lin naturally did not have an objection. After all, the person who wanted to eat ice cream was his elder brother. He was just tagging along. The three of them stood outside the basketball court as they watched Fu Chen dribbling the ball before he jumped up and scored. Bai Xi Xi crossed her arms on her chest as she looked at Fu Chen¡¯s skills. Her eyes narrowed when she noticed how fluid his movements were with some tricks. She was too focused on Fu Chen that she did not notice a small figure walking in her direction. Suddenly, someone tugged at her sleeve. Bai Xi Xi turned, thinking that it was the brothers. However, the person who stood in front of her was someone else. ¡°Fu Ying?¡± ..... ¡°Pretty Sister!¡± Fu Ying smiled brightly. ¡°It¡¯s really you. I thought that I had recognized the wrong person.¡± ¡°Are you here with your brother?¡± Bai Xi Xi asked. ¡°Un.¡± The little girl nodded. ¡°The others are here too.¡± Fu Ying pointed toward the castle-shaped slide in the middle of the yground. ¡°Everyone is ying over there.¡± Bai Xiang and Zhang Qi Lin saw that their aunt was talking to a girl and were curious about her. Bai Xiang looked at his aunt and spoke, ¡°Aunt, who is this?¡± ¡°Uh...¡± Bai Xi Xi nced at Fu Chen who was still practicing his skill in the basketball court. ¡°This is Fu Ying. She¡¯s my ssmate¡¯s little sister.¡± ¡°That Big Brother who yed basketball?¡± Bai Xiang asked. ¡°Un. It¡¯s him.¡± Fu Ying looked at the two tall boys in front of her. ¡°Hello. My name is Fu Ying.¡± Bai Xi Xi looked at Bai Xiang and spoke, ¡°Bai Cai, she should be around your age.¡± ¡°Bai Cai?¡± Fu Ying looked at Bai Xiang curiously. It was then that Bai Xi Xi realized that she had made a mistake. She should not call this name in public. Bai Xi Xi coughed and decided to ignore Fu Ying¡¯s curious nce. However, when she turned to Bai Xiang, Bai Xi Xi could see that the little boy was furious. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Bai Xi Xi apologized. ¡°I slipped. How about I treat you to two scoops of ice cream?¡± Bai Xi Xi patted her nephew to coax him. Bai Xiang puffed his cheek. He gave the girl in front of him a look over, wondering why this girl seemed a little too close to his aunt. He clearly heard this girl addressing his aunt as Pretty Sister. Fu Ying stared at Bai Xi Xi, wondering what did she just whisper to the boy. ¡°Pretty Sister, you haven¡¯te to our house for a long time. Next time, you have to visit us again. My siblings missed you a lot.¡± Bai Xi Xi smiled. She did not expect that the siblings would still think of her even though their meeting was very brief. Of course, Bai Xi Xi was unaware that the siblings were all thinking about the noodle that she had cooked thest time she came to their house. Just then, Fu Ying stood on tiptoed and waved her hand around at her brother. ¡°Big brother!¡± Fu Chen was just about to pick up the ball on the ground when he heard the familiar voice. He looked up and was surprised to see Bai Xi Xi and her nephews. His little sister, Fu Ying was with them. He snapped out of his trance and walked over to their side with his gaze trailing on Bai Xi Xi. ¡°Why are you here?¡± ¡°Big Brother, this is a coincidence,¡± Bai Xiang spoke. ¡°We were on our way to get some ice cream when we noticed you here.¡± Fu Chen nced at Bai Xi Xi. He recalled thest time he had some ice cream with his ss monitor. Fu Chen made a note that his ss monitor liked the ice cream from this shop. ¡°You are practicing basketball!¡± Bai Xiang spoke again. His gaze was on the basketball in Fu Chen¡¯s hand. Zhang Qi Lin looked at his brother and sighed. The moment his brother saw the basketball, he would have the urge to y. It was the same with his mother and grandfather. Most of his family members were basketball crazy. Although he too knew some skills and learned to y them from an early age, he was not as crazy as everyone else. Zhang Qi Lin thought that he was one of the normal people around the house. ¡°Big brother, can we y with you?¡± Bai Xiang spoke. He looked at Fu Chen, almost pleading. Fu Chen chuckled. ¡°Sure.¡± He tossed the ball to Bai Xiang and the little boy caught it with ease. ¡°Go ahead and y first.¡± Bai Xiang smiled brightly. He turned to his little brother and urged him to apany him to y. Zhang Qi Lin wanted to decline. But before he could say a word, his brother had already pulled him to the center of the basketball court. The ball was tossed to Zhang Qi Lin. Seeing the basketball in his hand made him sigh. In the end, Zhang Qi Lin decided to give in to his brother. Fu Chen watched as the two boys run around on the basketball court. Seeing the way they handled the basketball would always amaze him as the two boys were very young. Even though they were short, they knew how to use their height to their advantage. After watching them for a while, Fu Chen turned to look at Bai Xi Xi again. Seeing his ss monitor without her school uniform always gave him a strange feeling. Their gazes met and Fu Chen shed her a smile. ¡°ss Monitor, are you here to y that one-on-one match with me?¡± Chapter 677 - 677 Trying to Break into Her Defense 677 Trying to Break into Her Defense Fu Ying heard her brother¡¯s words and turned to Bai Xi Xi with a hint of surprise on her face. ¡°Sister, you also knew how to y basketball?¡± She did not know the sport well, but her elder brother seemed to like it a lot. Thest time Bai Xi Xi yed a three-on-three match against Fu Chen, Fu Ying was not around to watch the match. Last time, she was staying at home to help her mother around the house. ¡°Mmm...¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°I know a little bit.¡± Then, she turned to Fu Chen again and considered his words. This was not the first time that Fu Chen had asked her to have a match against him. Seeing that there were not a lot of people around the ce, Bai Xi Xi thought that it would not do any harm to y a match. ¡°Alright then.¡± Fu Chen¡¯s eyes lit up when he heard her answer. He almost could not believe that this time, Bai Xi Xi had agreed. ¡°But Fu Chen, if you lost, you should treat me and my nephew to ice creams.¡± Fu Chen was stunned for a brief second before he erupted intoughter. ..... Since the two of them were nning to have a match, both Bai Xiang and Zhang Qi Lin had to return to the side. Zhang Qi Lin heard that his aunt was going to have a match against Fu Chen. Then, his expression quickly changed. He looked at the big brother in front of him and recalled that he was supposed to protect his aunt from strange men around her. Meanwhile, Fu Ying went to call her other siblings to watch the basketball match. The kids saw Bai Xi Xi and recalled the delicious noodles that Bai Xi Xi made thest time she came to their house. Hearing that the sister was going to have a match with their brother piqued their interest. The group of kids stood outside the fence while both Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen were in the court. Bai Xi Xi was quite tall. But standing beside Fu Chen, she was still a few inches shorter. Bai Xiang stood at the side with the watch in his hand. Meanwhile. Zhang Qi Lin stood in the middle of the basketball court to toss the ball. He gave Fu Chen a look over and wondered why this person was always around her aunt¡¯s side. ¡°Qi Lin,¡± Bai Xi Xi called. ¡°You can start now.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± It was then that Zhang Qi Lin retracted his gaze from Fu Chen. He checked at both sides before tossing the ball. Then, he went away and joined the other kids to watch the match. The moment the game started, Fu Chen was able to grab the ball with his height and long arms. Once he get the ball, Fu Chen dashed forward to the goal. However, Bai Xi Xi was quick enough to block his path. With her small frame, Bai Xi Xi¡¯s move was agile. Fu Chen did not get to rx before Bai Xi Xi appeared in front of him. He tried to move to one side, but no matter which way he wanted to go, Bai Xi Xi was quick to block his path. Fu Chen considered his distance with the hoop. He was too far and did not dare to try making his shot from this distance. While he was a little distracted, Bai Xi Xi made the move to steal the ball from him. Fortunately, Fu Chen was quick enough to respond. He turned to another side and swiftly avoided Bai Xi Xi. Taking this chance, Fu Chen took the ball forward. But secondster, Bai Xi Xi had once again appeared in front of him. Their gazes met and Fu Chen did not miss the grin on her lips. Bai Xi Xi once again tried to steal the ball from Fu Chen and this time, she managed to take the ball in her hand. Without dying for a second, Bai Xi Xi ran to the other side with the ball in her hand. The sound of the basketball against the floor was loud and energetic. Once Bai Xi Xi was close enough to the hoop, she did not hesitate to jump and tossed the ball into the hoop. The kids who were standing at the side to watch began to cheer. For most of them, they did not care much about who was going to win or lose this match. They just thought that Bai Xi Xi looked cool when she tossed the ball into the hoop and pped. Anyway, they would cheer for whoever gets to score the ball into the hoop. The game started again and the two were going head to head. Fu Chen once again had the basketball in his hand and was now trying to break through Bai Xi Xi¡¯s defense. However, Bai Xi Xi was good at defense. Trying to break into her defense already made him sweat a lot. It was as if she could read his mind. Each time that he would try to trick her, Bai Xi Xi was able to find out about it very quickly. Fu Chen looked at the girl in front of him and frowned slightly. This was not the first time that he had yed against Bai Xi Xi. However, thest time they had a match, it was a three-on-three match, it was with her niece and nephews. Because of the kids, Bai Xi Xi had restrained a lot. She always gave the kids the chance to y and would only assist them when needed. But now that they were ying a one-on-one match, Fu Chen naturally noticed the difference in Bai Xi Xi¡¯s game and skills. Still, he was able to notice that she was not giving it all out in this match. This made him even more curious about Bai Xi Xi and her skills in basketball. Fu Chen knew that Bai Xi Xi was better at him in this game. He wondered just how would she look when she was giving her all into the match. Chapter 678 - 678 Distracted 678 Distracted Bai Xiang announced that there were two minutes left. The two of them had initially agreed to have this match for ten minutes. Fu Chen charged forward to grab the basketball from Bai Xi Xi. He knew that his score was behind and wanted to use the remaining time to bring their score closer. Seeing that the girl was chasing after him, Fu Chen did not hesitate to jump up and tossed the ball. His heartbeat elerated as he watched the ball encircling the hoop. Finally, a breath of relief escaped him when the basketball fell into the hoop. It was rare for him to score a three-pointer. Fu Chen was d that this time, the ball had entered the hoop, allowing him to chase Bai Xi Xi¡¯s score. At the side, his siblings were cheering for him. However, Fu Chen knew that it was not time for him to rx yet. He watched as Bai Xi Xi dribbled the basketball, heading to the center of the court. Seeing the girl¡¯snguid posture made him frown. Fu Chen could see that Bai Xi Xi was really enjoying herself during this match. She made a few tricks, but they were not the tricks that he wanted to see her perform. ..... He wanted to see Bai Xi Xi giving it all out but knew that it was impossible at his current level. Fu Chen quickly blocked Bai Xi Xi¡¯s path, wanting to stop her from scoring. He tried to steal the ball a few times but each of his attempts had failed. He gritted his teeth and looked up to meet Bai Xi Xi¡¯s gaze. Their eyes met and for a moment, Bai Xi Xi shed him a smile. His heart skipped a beat. Fu Chen was momentarily stunned to see the dazzling smile on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face. Because of that, Bai Xi Xi managed to go past him to the goal. She took the chance while Fu Chen was a little distracted to pass through his defense. Bai Xi Xi¡¯s long hair swayed with the motion. Fu Chen turned around and just in time, the end of Bai Xi Xi¡¯s hair touched his cheek. The gentle breeze blew over. Because they were too close, Fu Chen thought that he could smell the sweet scent of her hair. A random thought came to his mind and Fu Chen was now wondering about the shampoo that Bai Xi Xi was wearing. Bai Xi Xi jumped up high before she tossed the ball into the hoop. Then, Bai Xian shouted that the time was over and his aunt had won the game with five points ahead. Fu Chen stood at the same spot with his head down. At this time, he was wondering just what got into him that made him distracted. With the way he was unable to focus, of course, he would lose the game. ¡°Fu Chen.¡± Hearing the voice, Fu Chen raised his head to look at Bai Xi Xi. The girl had her hair tied into a high ponytail before they had the match. Each time that she moved, her hair would sway gently. Bai Xi Xi smiled. ¡°Don¡¯t forget what you have promised.¡± Fu Chen blinked as he tried to recall what he had promised. ¡°You promised that you would treat me and my nephew to some ice cream.¡± It was then that Fu Chen remembered that he had indeed made such a promise. ¡°I know. I haven¡¯t forgotten about it.¡± He was just a little distracted. Fu Chen quickly made an excuse for himself, that his loss was the reason he was distracted. If it was not for that smile... At the side, Fu Yan overheard Fu Chen¡¯s words and smiled. ¡°Big Brother, you¡¯re going to treat us to some ice creams?¡± Fu Chen looked at his siblings. Then, to Bai Xi Xi and her nephews. There were nine people around. But Fu Bao was still too small and would not be able to finish his ice cream. He could not treat Bai Xi Xi and her nephews to some ice cream without buying it for his siblings. The kids would cry and throw tantrums. It seemed that he will have to spend a lot of money this time. Fu Chen wanted to cry for his wallet. Fu Chen inhaled a deep breath as he readily epted his fate. ¡°Alright then. Let¡¯s go.¡± The kids cheered. Fu Ying carried the toddler, Fu Bao in her arms and the group headed to the ice cream shop together. Fu Chen looked at the kids and was amazed at how they were able to get along with Bai Xi Xi¡¯s two nephews easily. It was Bai Xiang who led the pack. Meanwhile, Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen walked at the back as they both monitored the children. Once the group arrived, the shop became a little livelier. Fortunately, there was not a long queue. Bai Xiang let the kids queue up properly and surprisingly, everyone was listening to him. Fu Chen thought that if it was he who had toe with the kids alone, those kids would definitely run around and ignore his instruction. After queuing for a while, it was finally their turn. The staff from the ice cream shop looked at the kids with her eyes wide, as she was not expecting that there would be a lot of kids. Everyone was talking at the same time to choose the vor of ice cream they wanted, causing the staff to be a little confused. ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s not talk at the same time,¡± Bai Xiang spoke. ¡°Line up and chose which one you like best. Then, this Sister would scoop an ice cream for everyone.¡± The kids were listening to Bai Xiang¡¯s words once again and the staff shot him a grateful look. Bai Xiang stood at the side as he instructed the kids to choose the ice cream they wanted one person at a time. Seeing this situation made Fu Chen admire the little boy a lot more. He turned to Bai Xi Xi and spoke, ¡°ss Monitor, your nephew is awesome. It seemed that he had some leadership quality.¡± Bai Xi Xi smiled, knowing that this quality was something that Bai Xiang had inherited from his mother. Chapter 679 - 679 Didn’t You Lose to Sister? 679 Didn¡¯t You Lose to Sister? A whileter, everyone got their own cup of ice cream. Because Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen just had a match and felt a little sweaty, they both decided to take a seat outside. Fortunately, the sun was not that hot and the breeze was blowing gently. The kids pulled two tables and sat together. Everyone sat down quietly the moment they sat down with their ice cream. Fu Ying sat with the toddler and fed him ice cream once in a while. Bai Xi Xi looked at Fu Chen with the kids surrounding him. The tall boy was busy reminding his siblings to eat carefully. After a while, he leaned over with a tissue paper in his hand to wipe the smudge of ice cream from their faces. Fu Chen looked like a young father looking after his children. Suddenly, a certain memory came to her mind. In the past, whenever she go out with her brother, people would think that she was his daughter. Even her sister-inw had initially misunderstood their rtionship. Fu Ying ate her ice cream quickly before it melted. She swept her gaze around and thought that it was good to gather around like this. Fu Ying turned to Bai Xi Xi and spoke, ¡°Pretty Sister, you are quite good at basketball. Can you also teach me?¡± She had always seen her brother practicing basketball. However, she never had an interest in this sport until she saw Bai Xi Xi on the basketball court. ..... ¡°Why are you asking my ssmate? Ying Ying, did you forget that you still have an elder brother?¡± Fu Chen shot a dissatisfied look at his sister. ¡°But Sister¡¯s skills are better than yours,¡± Fu Ying mumbled. ¡°Brother, didn¡¯t you lose to Sister?¡± Fu Chen felt a stab of pain in his heart. Even though he had to admit that Bai Xi Xi¡¯s skills were better than his, it still hurt when his sister pointed it out to him like this. Bai Xi Xi watched the siblings banter andughed. ¡°It¡¯s possible if you wanted to learn.¡± She smiled upon seeing Fu Ying¡¯s eyes light up. ¡°But it¡¯s better if you learn the basics from your brother first. Later, let me look at how you y.¡± Hearing this, the other Fu siblings began to express their desire to learn to y basketball as well. Fu Bao did not understand much, but seeing that his siblings wanted to participate in something fun, he could not resist raising his tiny hand as well. ¡°Alright, why don¡¯t we meet again at the park on the weekend so that my aunt can teach you,¡± Bai Xiang spoke. ¡°My brother and I can also teach you a few skills.¡± His favorite ice cream shop was nearby the park. Bai Xiang thought that if he coulde to the park every week, he could mooch some ice cream from his aunt. Like his mother, Bai Xiang was also someone with a sweet tooth. The kids started to discuss among themselves whether to meet again on the weekend. Perhaps it was because of their young age. It was really easy for them to be friends after meeting a few times. Bai Xi Xi took her nephew to leave the park after watching them y at the yground with Fu Chen¡¯s siblings. Of course, she did not forget to take home some ice cream for Fairy Jing Jing. When they arrived home, Zhang Li Xue was in the garden with Bai Jing Jing. The little girl saw her aunt and brothers and started to walk over to them with her short legs. Her steps were slow and unstable. Then, her elder brother carried her in his arms and gave her a kiss on the cheek. ¡°Jing Jing, I caught you!¡± Bai Xiang began to tease his little sister, causing her tough happily. Zhang Li Xue looked at her children and smiled. ¡°Sister-inw, I bought some ice cream,¡± Bai Xi Xi said as she lifted the paper bag in her hand. ¡°I¡¯ll go in and put some aside for Jing Jing. Then, you can have the rest.¡± ¡°Thank you, Xi Xi.¡± Zhang Li Xue watched as the teenage girl walked into the house. Then, she turned to her sons and asked, ¡°Did you two have fun at the park?¡± She stretched her hand to pat Zhang Qi Lin¡¯s head. ¡°Mmm... It was quite fun,¡± Zhang Qi Lin spoke. Seeing that his elder brother was ying with their little sister, Zhang Qi Lin leaned to his mother and spoke, ¡°We met Aunt¡¯s ssmate and yed with his siblings.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Zhang Li Xue was interested to know about this matter. ¡°Aunt had a basketball match with her ssmate,¡± Zhang Qi Lin continued to report. ¡°Later, her ssmate treated us to some ice cream.¡± ¡°Your Aunt¡¯s ssmate? Is he the same boy who yed basketball with you thest time?¡± ¡°Un.¡± Zhang Qi Lin nodded. ¡°It¡¯s the same Big Brother.¡± Zhang Qi Lin thought about his aunt¡¯s interaction with Fu Chen again and thought that it would be better to talk to his mother about this. The little boy was worried that his aunt would be cheated by some scumbag. He did not know much about Fu Chen and was worried about this. He still remembered that his father had once told him that as a man, he and his brother will have to look after his mother, aunt, and his little sister. Even his grandfather had said the same thing. Therefore, Zhang Qi Lin took this matter seriously. However, he did not want to tell this to his father, worried that his father would make trouble for his aunt. It was better for him to tell his mother instead. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue was interested in this boy. Thest time she asked Bai Xi Xi about this boy, the teenage girl told her that he was a newly transferred student who happen to live nearby. Xi Xi was always a quiet girl. Zhang Li Xue began to wonder if her sister-inw was now in a rtionship. She looked at her son again and spoke, ¡°Qi Lin, you have to keep this matter a secret. Let¡¯s not tell your father about this yet, alright?¡± ¡°Mmm... I know. Mom, don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t tell my dad.¡± Chapter 680 - 680 Going Out Shopping 680 Going Out Shopping Bai Xi Xi woke up in the morning dressed up casually in ck, long pants, and a green shirt. Seeing the teenage girl walking into the dining room made Zhang Li Xue do a double take. She could not help thinking that her sister-inw was dressed especially nicely. Her hair was tied into a messy bun and Bai Xi Xi was wearing a tinted lip balm. Zhang Li Xue recalled her conversation with her second son yesterday and wondered if Bai Xi Xi was really in a rtionship. ¡°Xi Xi, are you going out?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°Mmm...¡± Bai Xi Xi paused at the breakfast on the table. Then, she poured herself a cup of hot soymilk and took a few sips. ¡°On a date?¡± Bai Xi Xi was d that she had properly swallowed her drinks. Otherwise, she might identally spit the soymilk on the table. Bai Xi Xi raised her head and looked at her sister-inw speechlessly. ¡°What date? Sister-inw, don¡¯t tease me. I¡¯m just going out shopping with Xiao Tong and the others.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Zhang Li Xue could not help but feel a bit disappointed. The school did not encourage the student to have an early rtionship, but Zhang Li Xue thought that it should be alright for someone like her sister-inw. After all, Bai Xi Xi was quite smart and hard-working. ..... Zhang Li Xue trusted that even if Bai Xi Xi was in a rtionship, she would not let it affect her study. Bai Xi Xi was someone who would know how to bnce her study and her life. Of course, Zhang Li Xue was probably thinking too much because of what her son had told her yesterday. However, going with Lin Xiao Tong was also a good thing. Zhang Li Xue had met Bai Xi Xi¡¯s friends previously and thought that Lin Xiao Tong was a sunny and adorable girl. At least, Lin Xiao Tong was good at being Bai Xi Xi¡¯s friend. ¡°Where are you going?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°Xiao Tong wanted to go to the mall and shop,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. She did not know what the girls were going to buy. But since she had promised to go out with them, of course, she had to go. ¡°Then, do you have enough money?¡± Zhang Li Xue stood up, wanting to take her phone and transfer some money to Bai Xi Xi. ¡°Sister-inw, I have them,¡± Bai Xi Xi spoke quickly. ¡°My brother gave me some pocket money this month. I haven¡¯t spent them that much.¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled. She reached for her phone anyway and tapped her fingers on the screen. ¡°That was from your brother. This one is from me.¡± ¡°Sister-inw...¡± Bai Xi Xi did not have the time to reject it. Before she knew it, her phone dinged with a notification. When she take a look, there was a money transfer notification from her sister-inw. ¡°Go ahead and buy yourself a nice shirt or two.¡± Bai Xi Xi pursed her lips into a thin line. She wanted to return the money, but Bai Xi Xi knew that this would only make her sister-inw unhappy. Thinking about it, it seemed that her sister-inw loved giving her new clothes. This habit had not changed from a long time ago. In the end, Bai Xi Xi could only ept the money from her sister-inw. Bai Xi Xi made a mental note to buy some gifts for her niece and nephews. She also nned to visit the chicken wings restaurant that her sister-inw liked so much before heading home. After having her breakfast, Bai Xi Xi left the house and headed to the mall where she was supposed to meet Lin Xiao Tong and the others. The driver pulled over the car at the mall¡¯s entrance to drop her off. Bai Xi Xi walked around the mall and finally found Lin Xiao Tong and Su You Lin waiting nearby the indoor water fountain. There were a few small stalls around the water fountain and the two girls were busy looking at some essories. Lin Xiao Tong was the first to notice Bai Xi Xi. She turned around while holding a leaf-shaped ne in her hand and asked, ¡°Xi Xi, what do you think? Is this pretty?¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°It looks good on you.¡± Lin Xiao Tong smiled happily. She turned to the shop assistant and asked her to wrap up the ne. ¡°Yao Yao isn¡¯t here?¡± Bai Xi Xi asked when she noticed that Du Yao Yao was not around. Su You Lin nced at her wristwatch. ¡°There are still a few minutes left. Yao Yao should be here in a while. ¡± Not too long after, the sound of footsteps was heard and Du Yao Yao finally showed up while panting a little bit as she has been running. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, there was a bit of a dy at home.¡± The others did not mind a little dy. After all, Du Yao Yao had shown up before their appointment time. Once everyone was gathered, the four of them decided to visit a few shops to look around. Bai Xi Xi quickly noticed that Lin Xiao Tong was browsing through some men¡¯s clothing. ¡°Xiao Tong, what are you buying?¡± Lin Xiao Tong turned around with a sheepish smile on her face. ¡°It¡¯s going to be my boyfriend¡¯s birthday next week. Xi Xi, help me to think of what I should buy for him.¡± Bai Xi Xi heaved a helpless sigh. It turned out that Lin Xiao Tong was going to buy her boyfriend a birthday gift. Lin Xiao Tong had a few ideas on what she should buy. It was just that, she could not make her decision and wanted her friends¡¯ opinion before buying them. In the end, Lin Xiao Tong decided to buy a game for her boyfriend. It was something that her boyfriend had mentioned to her in the past and the shop assistant was telling them that this game was quite popr. Once Lin Xiao Tong had bought the thing that she came for, the four of them continued to shop around and looked at the woman¡¯s clothes. Bai Xi Xi remembered her sister-inw¡¯s words and went to get herself some new shirts. No matter what clothes she bought, Bai Xi Xi knew that her sister-inw would be happy when she spent her money. After having their lunch together, the group of girls decided to head back home. Instead of going back home, Bai Xi Xi decided to make a quick stop at the hospital to visit her brother and deliver some food that she bought from the restaurant earlier. Chapter 681 - 681 Xi Xi, Who is This? 681 Xi Xi, Who is This? ¡°Xi Xi, why are you here?¡± Bai Qi could not hide his surprise when he saw his little sister standing in front of him. He gave his sister a look over and noticed the shopping bags in her hands. ¡°Going shopping?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°I went out with Xiao Tong and the girls.¡± She raised the shopping bags in her hand. ¡°I bought a few things. Coincidentally, the mall is closer to the hospital, and decided toe over to visit you.¡± Bai Qiughed. ¡°Alright. Sit down.¡± Bai Xi Xi walked into the office and took a seat. ¡°I heard from my sister-inw that you would be on duty tonight. I bought you something to eat.¡± Bai Qi looked at the snacks that his sister had bought for him. It was rare for Bai Xi Xi to visit him at work. Naturally, he was happy that she decided to drop by. He peeked into the food container that Bai Xi Xi had bought and saw that there were a few pastries. It was the kind that would be convenient for him to eat while looking at some documents. ¡°Thank you, Xi Xi.¡± The little sister that he had raised from a baby had now turned into a considerate teenage girl. Bai Qi did not wait to taste the pastry that his sister had bought for him. The pastry was delicious, but Bai Qi thought that it tasted especially delicious because it was the pastry that his sister bought for him. ..... Bai Xi Xi nced at her brother¡¯s desk and saw the piling of documents and thick books. Seeing that her brother was quite busy, Bai Xi Xi decided that she should not continue to disturb him. She stood up and gathered the shopping bags she brought with her. ¡°Since I already delivered the food, I should go now.¡± Bai Qi looked at his sister in shock. ¡°So soon?¡± His sister had only arrived not too long ago. Bai Qi did not expect that she would leave so soon after delivering some food to me. ¡°Mmm... I was thinking to visit the cafeteria,¡± Bai Xi XI said. ¡°My sister-inw likes the chicken wings from the cafeteria, right?¡± Bai Qiughed. ¡°Un.¡± It has been so long and the chicken wings at the hospital cafeteria tasted the same from a few years ago. His wife still liked the taste of the cafeteria¡¯s chicken wings. Sometimes, Bai Qi would bring home a few of them for his wife before he headed back home. ¡°Are you going to buy them?¡± Bai Qi put down the pastry in his hand. ¡°Let me go with you.¡± ¡°Brother it¡¯s fine. I can go on my own. This would not be the first time I came to the hospital.¡± Bai Xi Xi nced at the documents on his desk again. Bai Qi smiled. It seemed that he could figure out what was going through his sister¡¯s mind at this time. ¡°It¡¯s alright. I could use this chance to stretch up a little bit. It¡¯s not healthy to sit down for a long time. Moreover, if you use my staff card, you can get a discount.¡± In the end, Bai Xi Xi could not argue with her brother. The two siblings left the office together to head to the cafeteria. Before leaving, Bai Qi decided to stop by the nurse¡¯s station. Bai Xi Xi stood at the side to wait for her brother. Just as she turned around, her eyes caught the sight of a familiar silhouette leaving one of the patient¡¯s rooms. He turned around and was walking in her direction. Fu Chen? Why was he here? The young boy raised his head in time and was surprised to see her as well. Fu Chen walked over to Bai Xi Xi and looked her up and down. For a while, he almost could not believe that he would see his ss Monitor, standing in front of him at the hospital. ¡°ss Monitor?¡± Fu Chen spoke as he walked over. ¡°Why are you here?¡± His brow furrowed. ¡°Are you feeling unwell?¡± ¡°No...¡± Bai Xi Xi blinked as sheposed herself. ¡°You... Why are you here?¡± ¡°I¡¯m here to visit my aunt. I mentioned that she was in the hospital, right?¡± Bai Qi was done talking to his colleague. He turned around to see that a tall boy was standing in front of his little sister. He thought that perhaps, this boy was going to ask his sister for a direction. But after looking at them for a while, he realized that they seemed to know each other. A slight crease appeared between his brow. Bai Qi walked over to his sister and ced a hand on her shoulder. His eyes were giving the boy a scrutinizing look. Then, he realized that he had seen this boy at the hospital quite a few times. It seemed that one of his patients was this boy¡¯s rtive. ¡°Xi Xi, who is this?¡± Bai Qi spoke. Fu Chen¡¯s gaze fell on the hand on his ss monitor¡¯s shoulder. Then, he looked at the doctor in front of him and wondered about their rtionship. His ss Monitor and this doctor seemed very familiar with each other. Bai Xi Xi became speechless when her brother suddenly appeared. She could not understand why, but Bai Xi Xi thought that the atmosphere between them was a little strange... ¡°Brother, this is my ssmate, Fu Chen,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°Oh?¡± Bai Qi raised a brow as he continued to look at the boy. The unfriendly gaze in his eyes quickly disappeared when he heard that this boy was a ssmate. Bai Xi Xi let out a cough. She turned to Fu Chen and spoke, ¡°Fu Chen, this is my brother.¡± Fu Chen looked at the doctor in shock. ¡°Brother?¡± This was not the first time he had seen Bai Qi around. He had visited the hospital a few times and ran into Bai Qi a few times. Fu Chen did not expect that Bai Xi XI¡¯s brother was his youngest aunt¡¯s doctor. Chapter 682 - 682 You Should Ask Your Classmate 682 You Should Ask Your ssmate Fu Chen gave the siblings a look over and he had a few questions going on in his mind. However, when he looked at Bai Qi again, Fu Chen nodded at him respectfully. ¡°Hello, Doctor Bai.¡± Bai Xi Xi was surprised that Fu Chen knew her brother. But then again, she felt that it was not strange as her brother was a doctor. Her gaze shifted to the room where Fu Chen was seening out from a while ago. She was suddenly curious to know about his rtive who was staying there. Bai Qi nodded. ¡°Are you here to deliver some food for your mother?¡± He had seen this boy visiting his patient a few times and found out that he was the nephew of the patient. The person who was caring for the patient was this boy¡¯s mother. Other than Fu Chen and his mother, Bai Qi had never seen anyone else visiting the patient. Recently, Fu Chen would oftene to the hospital to send some food and necessities for his mother. ¡°Mhm...¡± Habitually, Fu Chen scratched the tip of his nose as he was feeling a little anxious. He nced at Bai Xi Xi and coughed. ¡°I should go now.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± The three of them headed to the elevator together. Bai Qi pressed the button and nced at the tall boy again. He smiled as their gazes met. Their ride in the elevator was especially quiet. Bai Xi Xi nced at Fu Chen and wondered why did he seem a little anxious. ..... Finally, the elevator stopped with a ding. Fu Chen walked out of the elevator and looked at the siblings first. ¡°I¡¯ll be going first.¡± He watched as Bai Qi nodded and turned around to leave. Once the boy was out of their sight, Bai Xi Xi turned to her brother again. ¡°Brother, let¡¯s go.¡± The siblings then walked to the cafeteria together. Fortunately, there were not too many people around the cafeteria when they arrived. Bai Qi let his sister- wait at the table while he went to buy chicken wings for his wife. Initially, it was Bai Xi Xi who wanted to buy them. However, her brother insisted that he was going to pay for them. It did not take Bai Qi a long time to return to his sister¡¯s side. He ced the packed chicken wings for his wife on the table along with a cup of mango juice for his sister. ¡°Have a drink. The cafeteria¡¯s mango juice is quite good recently.¡± Bai Xi Xi took a few sips from the cup and raised her head to look at her brother. Her brow rose inquiringly upon noticing her brother¡¯s gaze. Bai Qi smiled, ¡°That boy from earlier... Fu Chen? He is your ssmate? I don¡¯t think that I have seen him before.¡± As Bai Xi Xi¡¯s guardian, Bai Qi would sometimes visit his sister at school. His sister¡¯s ssmates did not change that much fromst year and he would notice if there was a new student. Moreover, Bai Qi has always been attentive toward his sister. Because Bai Xi Xi grew up without a parent, Bai Qi wanted to pay more attention to his sister. ¡°Mmm... He¡¯s a newly transferred student,¡± Bai Xi Xi spoke. ¡°It was onlyst month that he started to go to our school.¡± Bai Qi seemed to be in deep thought. He had seen Fu Chen¡¯s mother and aunt. It seemed that the boy¡¯s aunt was admitted to the hospital aroundst month as well. In the beginning, they could not find a guardian for that woman. It was a few dayster that his patient¡¯s sister-inw came to look after her. Bai Qi did not know much about his patient¡¯s affair, but it seemed that other than this sister-inw, his patient had no other family left. ¡°Brother, I heard that Fu Chen¡¯s aunt was admitted to the hospital,¡± Bai Xi Xi spoke. ¡°What happened to his aunt?¡± Her brother was a surgeon. Seeing that Fu Chen had appeared at the hospital, Bai Xi Xi guessed that his aunt¡¯s illness should require surgery. Bai Qi smiled. ¡°She was brought to the hospital after an ident. If you wanted to know more, you should ask your ssmate.¡± After a while, Bai Qi changed their topic. Because of his work schedule, he did not get to spend a lot of time with his sister. Since his sister came to visit him, Bai Qi thought that he could talk to his sister a little bit. Of course, their conversation revolved around his sister¡¯s studies and what she was nning to do in the future. Bai Xi Xi did not stay around the hospital for too long. Once she had finished her mango juice, Bai Xi Xi decided to go home and deliver the chicken wings to her sister-inw. The siblings parted in front of the elevator. Initially, Bai Qi wanted to send his sister to the entrance, but he received a call from his colleague, asking him to return to the department quickly. Bai Xi Xi walked to the entrance while browsing through her phone to call for a driver. She was about to reach the entrance when she noticed that Fu Chen was standing in front of the entrance, seemingly waiting for a car. After a brief hesitation, Bai Xi Xi walked over to Fu Chen and spoke, ¡°Fu Chen?¡± The boy turned around and was surprised to see her as well. ¡°ss Monitor. You are still here?¡± When they parted earlier, Fu Chen had expected that Bai Xi Xi would leave the hospital. ¡°Mmm... I was visiting the hospital¡¯s cafeteria.¡± Bai Xi Xi gave the man a look over. ¡°What about you? Why are you here as well?¡± Fu Chen scratched the tip of his nose. ¡°I was going to leave, but my mom called and ask me to bring back some stuff.¡± He raised the paper bag in his hand. Just then, Fu Chen¡¯s phone buzzed, signaling that the driver he requested had arrived. He gave Bai Xi Xi a look over and asked, ¡°Are you going home as well? If your ride isn¡¯t here yet, you can share a cab with me.¡± Bai Xi Xi nced at her phone and saw that none of the drivers had picked up her request yet. ¡°Alright then.¡± Chapter 683 - 683 Walk You Home 683 Walk You Home Their ride back home was quiet. Fu Chen nced at the girl beside him and noticed that she kept on looking at her phone. He wanted to ask her about her rtionship with Doctor Bai, but seeing that Bai Xi Xi seemed preupied, Fu Chen could only look away. His gaze then fell on the shopping bags beside her legs. Then, he wondered where has she been earlier. Fu Chen raised his head and saw that the cab driver was ncing at them once in a while. Their gazes met briefly and the cab driver shed him a smile. Fu Chen did not know what was the cab driver thinking, but he suddenly felt awkward sitting with Bai Xi Xi in the cab. After a while, the two of them finally arrived at the park nearby his residential area. Fu Chen alighted from the car and was surprised to see that Bai Xi Xi wasing out as well. He did not know where she lived but could guess that there were a distance away before she would arrive at her house. ¡°You... Why did youe out?¡± Fu Chen asked. ¡°Just let the driver send you back to your house.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. I can walk. It¡¯s not far away from my ce.¡± Bai Xi Xi said. She took out her phone, wanting to pay for the fare. However, Fu Chen moved faster than her. ..... After receiving the fare, the cab driver drove away. Bai Xi Xi turned to Fu Chen and spoke, ¡°How much is the cab fare? Let me transfer the money to you.¡± She scrolled her phone to look for the boy¡¯s contact information on her phone. ¡°It¡¯s alright. I¡¯ll pay for it.¡± Fu Chen spoke quickly. Bai Xi Xi was about to argue when she saw the serious look on Fu Chen¡¯s face. After a brief hesitation, Bai Xi Xi finally put her phone down. ¡°Alright. Then, thank you.¡± Fu Chen smiled. He nced at his residential area and spoke, ¡°That... ss Monitor, Doctor Bai is really your elder brother? Like blood-rted?¡± Bai Xi Xi stared at the boy in front of her before she suddenly burst intoughter. She could understand why Fu Chen was curious. After all, this was not the first time she heard this question. ¡°Un.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°He¡¯s my elder brother. We are twenty years apart.¡± Fu Chen stared at his ss monitor in surprise. He thought that his age gap with his little brother was wide enough. Fu Chen did not expect that Bai Xi Xi¡¯s age gap with her brother was wider. ¡°My mother was pregnant with me when my brother turned twenty years old,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°In the past, people would mistake us as father and daughter.¡± Her lips turned into a smile as the memory came to her mind. Fu Chen could imagine this scene in his head. ¡°So, that was why your brother looked a little older.¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. Fu Chen stared at the girl beside him and was in a trance upon seeing her smile. He pursed his lips and spoke, ¡°ss Monitor, let me walk you home.¡± ¡°No. It¡¯s alright. You don¡¯t have to.¡± ¡°Otherwise, I would not be at ease to let you walk alone,¡± Fu Chen said. ¡°There are not a lot of people around at this time.¡± ¡°Then, what about your siblings?¡± Bai Xi Xi asked. ¡°Would it be alright to leave them for a long time?¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. Recently, my mother found a live-in auntie to help her look after the kids,¡± Fu Chen spoke. ¡°It should be fine to leave them for a while.¡± Bai Xi Xi hesitated. She was about to reject his offer when she saw the determined look on his face. Although she only knew Fu Chen briefly, Bai Xi Xi felt that he was not a bad person. After pondering for a while, she then agreed. ¡°Alright.¡± She turned around and started to walk. Fu Chen walked beside her with his hands both in his pockets. The two of them began to walk silently. Bai Xi Xi nced at the tall man beside her and spoke, ¡°How is your aunt? Is she recovering well?¡± Fu Chen was quiet for a brief second. He pondered about her aunt¡¯s situation and lowered his gaze. ¡°Mmm... the doctor said that her wound was healing slowly.¡± However, it was not known when will her aunt open her eyes again. After the operation that other day, her aunt¡¯s condition began to improve. It was just that... she did not wake up and continued to stay in aa. Even the doctors were helpless. It seemed that it was his aunt who did not want to wake up just yet. ¡°What happened to her?¡± Bai Xi Xi asked cautiously. She had heard from her brother that Fu Chen¡¯s aunt was involved in an ident. However, she did not know just how bad it was. ¡°It was a car crash.¡± Fu Chen said. ¡°The situation was quite bad. My aunt... she lost quite a lot of blood. Later, she has been in aa. We did not know when she will wake up.¡± He had seen the photos on his mother¡¯s phone and thought that it was quite gruesome. It was a miracle that his aunt was still alive. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Fu Chen looked up again and smiled. But a few secondster, the smile on his face disappeared. He recalled his younger cousins and thought that they were quite pitiful. Therefore, he would not me them even if they threw a bit of a tantrum. It has been more than a month since thest time they had seen their mother. The atmosphere between them turned quiet again. Bai Xi Xi did not know what she should say after listening to Fu Chen¡¯s story. She was worried that asking too much would make him feel ufortable. Without realizing it, they both walked closer to her home. Fu Chen looked around the residential area and was stunned upon seeing the big houses around them. He had always known that there were a fewrge mansions around this area. But this was the first time that he came to this area. He nced at Bai Xi Xi again, thinking that she came from a wealthy family. Chapter 684 - 684 Test Result 684 Test Result As school started again, Bai Xi Xi and her ssmates began to feel anxious. Their test result wille out and everyone was worried about their result. There were only a few students when Bai Xi Xi arrived at ss. She nced at the empty seat beside her and wondered if Fu Chen was going to show up at school. She had now understood his family¡¯s situation a little bit more, Bai Xi Xi was concerned about him. Bai Xi Xi always felt that growing up without parents would be hard. When she was little, Bai Xi Xi watched how her brother had to struggle so much to raise her. He was in the period to start up his career. But with her around, her brother had to work extra hard. In the beginning, he did not get enough rest. Still... when he saw her, her brother would always put on a smile, telling her that everything was alright. Looking at Fu Chen who was looking after his siblings that day reminded her of her brother. She felt that Fu Chen should be struggling as well as he had to look after his younger siblings. Taking a deep breath, Bai Xi Xi pulled her chair and took a seat. She put a hand under her chin while she started to read the book that her sister-inw had given her not too long ago. ..... As time passed by, the students began to enter the ss. Lin Xiao Tong walked over to her table to greet her. Then, she left again after another ssmate called to chat. Just then, someone pulled the chair beside her. Bai Xi Xi looked up and saw Fu Chen¡¯s smiling face. ¡°ss Monitor, good morning.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°Good morning.¡± She was about to lower her head and continue to read her book again when Bai Xi Xi noticed that Fu Chen had slipped something onto her table. Bai Xi Xi blinked when she saw a small piece of chocte on her table. She looked at Fu Chen again with an inquiring look on her face. Fu Chen let out a cough. ¡°This is from my sister. Last night, our mom came home with some snacks for the kids. Fu Ying said that she wanted to share this with you.¡± Bai Xi Xi nced at the chocte and smiled when she remembered that adorable girl. She reached to take the chocte and hid it in her pocket. ¡°Then, you have to thank your sister for me.¡± Just then, the group of girls who often look for Fu Chen came to their table. They looked at Bai Xi Xi before shifting their eyes to her hand. ¡°Fu Chen, what did you give to Xi Xi earlier?¡± Tang Yu spoke. When Fu Chen raised his head to look at her, Tang Yu immediately shed him a smile. ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I found an eraser on the side of my table. I thought that it belonged to her.¡± Bai Xi Xi nced at Fu Chen, wondering why did he not tell the truth to the girls. ¡°Is it?¡± Tang Yu did not seem as if she believed in Fu Chen¡¯s words. ¡°Of course.¡± Fu Chen nodded. Tang Yu and the other girls were still doubtful. Bai Xi Xi had the usual cool look on her face, while Fu Chen was looking at them in confusion. Seeing the look on Fu Chen¡¯s face, they had no other choice but to believe his words. After all, they were too far away just now to see what Fu Chen had slipped to Bai Xi Xi. Fu Chen would not lie to them without a reason, right? Since Fu Chen said that he was giving Bai Xi Xi an eraser, they could only believe their words. ¡°Our homeroom teacher ising,¡± Bai Xi Xi reminded them. Seeing that their homeroom teacher was walking into the ss, everyone began to scatter to return to their seat. Then, everyone started to whisper among themselves when they noticed that their homeroom teacher was holding a thick stack of papers. They knew well what were those papers. It was their test papers. Thinking of how they had done on the test made them worry. Teacher Du raised her head and the ss suddenly turned silent. ¡°Bai Xi Xi!¡± Teacher Du called her name. ¡°Help me to pass the papers to everyone.¡± Bai Xi Xi stood up and walked over to the front. Then, she walked around the ssroom to hand over the test paper to everyone else. Once the students received their papers back, they began to whisper among themselves again. Bai Xi Xi could hear their voices well. Some of them were happy with their result and some of them were not so happy. Bai Xi Xi walked past Lin Xiao Tong¡¯s table and passed her the test papers. ¡°Xiao Tong, good job this time.¡± Lin Xiao Tong¡¯s eyes lit up. She checked on her result and the smile on her face became wider, knowing that her hard work was paid off. She had recently gotten herself into a rtionship and Li Xiao Tong wanted to prove that she could still have a good result even when she had a boyfriend. Because of that, Lin Xiao Tong has been working extra hard. Bai Xi Xi walked around the ss to hand over the papers to everyone else. Then, she finally returned to her seat with Fu Chen¡¯s test paper in her hand. She nced at Fu Chen¡¯s result before sliding the paper to his table. ¡°ssmate Fu Chen, you need to work hard.¡± Fu Chen chuckled upon hearing her words. He inhaled a few deep breaths before he finally looked at his result. The number on the papers made him stunned. His result was not that great, but it was better than he had expected, especially because he did not get to study well before the test. At the front, their ssroom teacher was briefing them about their result. Teacher Du announced a few names who excel in each subject. Then, she called a few names who needed to attend some extra sses. Fu Chen heaved a breath of relief, knowing that he won¡¯t have to attend this ss. He felt that if he had to attend the ss, he would not have the time to help his mother to look after the kids. Chapter 685 - 685 Better Than Him 685 Better Than Him After briefing the students about their test results, Teacher Du made an announcement about some activities that the school will hold soon. Everyone was overjoyed to hear that they would have the chance to rx after the test. A few of them were already nning what they wanted to do to have fun. However, a few of them who had to join the extra sses were not that very happy. The others were able to have fun. Meanwhile, they still have to suffer. Bai Xi Xi sat in her seat as she jotted down what Teacher Du said. It has be her habit for her to take note of everything so that she would not forget anything. Then, the lesson started and the students turned quiet again. It was during the lunch break that the mood in the ss began to loosen up again. As usual, Lin Xiao Tong and the others went to look for Bai Xi Xi to have lunch together. However, when she recalled that Teacher Du had told her toe to the office, Bai Xi Xi decided to let her friends head over to the cafeteria first. Bai Xi Xi made a quick stop at the teacher¡¯s office to meet Teacher Du. After listening to the task given, Bai Xi Xi finally left the office again. She was walking over to the cafeteria when Bai Xi Xi noticed that Jian Chi and a few of his friends were standing around at the staircase. Her brow furrowed, but Bai Xi Xi decided not to mind this person and go on her own business. ..... She was walking past the group of boys when Jian Chi suddenly stopped her on her path. Bai Xi Xi gave the man a look over. Then, the frown on her face deepened. ¡°What are you trying to do? Move.¡± There were a few other students passing by. However, when they saw Jian Chi, everyone¡¯s footsteps became a little faster. Jian Chi was a well-known troublemaker and no one wanted to do anything that displeased him. The students saw that Jian Chi was trying to make trouble for Bai Xi Xi. Even if they wanted to help her, they would not dare to do anything that would upset that man. ¡°ss Monitor, you seemed quite familiar with that newly transferred student.¡± Bai Xi Xi was surprised to find out that Jian Chi was looking for her because of Fu Chen. Even though she knew that Jian Chi did not like Fu Chen, Bai Xi Xi would never think that this man woulde to look for her. ¡°What do you want from me?¡± Bai Xi Xi asked cautiously. ¡°If there is nothing important, then, I will have to leave now.¡± She did not believe that Jian Chi would dare to do anything to her. ¡°ss Monitor, I just hope that you would stop being too friendly with Fu Chen. That is all,¡± Jian Chi said. He had seen Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen talking in the morning and was displeased to see them close. He did not know what it is. But he just did not like Fu Chen from the day one that man transferred to their school. Jian Chi thought that Fu Chen caught too much attention from day one he transferred over. He thought that those girls would stop looking for Fu Chen after seeing how badly he had done in that basketball match. Who would guess that Fu Chen would still have followers? Those girls seemed to have fallen for his good look. Moreover, Jian Chi¡¯s name was called by the teacher to attend the extra ss. However, Fu Chen¡¯s name was not among those who had done badly on the test. Thinking that this new guy was better than him made him unhappy. ¡°Who I talk to was none of your concern.¡± Bai Xi Xi narrowed her eyes. Then she pushed Jian Chi aside and walk past him. Jian Chi was unhappy that Bai Xi Xi had pushed him away. However, he also did not dare to do anything to her. Jian Chi had always been a little scared of Bai Xi Xi. Once upon a time, there was a rumor that say that Bai Xi Xi¡¯s background was not that simple. Because of that, no one would dare to mess with her. But Jian Chi thought that this rumor might be just a rumor. After all, if Bai Xi Xi¡¯s background was that good, why would she still need to walk home? Shouldn¡¯t a drivere to fetch her at school just like the other rich kids? Later, he heard that Bai Xi Xi was an orphan and only have her elder brother as her family. He heard that her brother was a doctor without any background. Still, he could not verify this rumor and did not dare to mess around, especially since Bai Xi Xi can be a bit mysterious and she often has cold air around her. He wondered if he should trail after Bai Xi Xi and find out about the rumor. Meanwhile, Bai Xi Xi headed to the cafeteria and saw that Lin Xiao Tong and the others had already helped her to get her lunch. Seeing her friends made her forget about running into Jian Chi earlier. ... After school ended, Bai Xi Xi stayed in school for a while to help Teacher Du with some tasks. When she was finally able to leave the school, Bai Xi Xi was surprised to find that Fu Chen was waiting nearby the entrance. His eyes lit up as soon as Fu Chen saw her. However, Fu Chen did not walk over to Bai Xi Xi to initiate a conversation. Instead, he waited for Bai Xi Xi to walk a few distances before he finally walked in the same direction as Bai Xi Xi. There were a lot of people at school and Fu Chen did not want to create any rumors and made trouble for Bai Xi Xi, especially after Tang Yu was unhappy that he had given Bai Xi Xi something early that morning. Just like that, the two of them were walking together while minding their distance. Chapter 686 - 686 Run! 686 Run! The number of students walking along the street decreased once they were farther away from the school. Fu Chen swept his eyes at his surroundings before he picked up his pace to catch up with Bai Xi Xi. With his long legs, it did not take him too long to arrive by her side. Bai Xi Xi heard the sound of his footsteps and turned to look at him. She looked at him up and down and spoke, ¡°Were you waiting for me?¡± She recalled seeing Fu Chen waiting at the school entrance. Then, when he saw her leaving, Fu Chen finally left the school area. ¡°Uh...¡± Fu Chen scratched the tip of his nose. ¡°Since we are going in the same direction, I thought that we should walk together.¡± Bai Xi Xi watched the tall man beside her. She tilted her head to one side and spoke, ¡°Then, why did you keep a distance from me earlier?¡± Fu Chen paused before he burst into augh. This time, he was rubbing a hand against his neck. ¡°ss Monitor, I was worried that I might cause you trouble.¡± Her brow rose, as she expected for Fu Chen to further exin his words. ¡°I was worried that if the girls saw me walking with you, they might cause you trouble,¡± Fu Chen said. He could still remember the look on Tang Yu and the other girls¡¯ faces when they thought they saw him giving Bai Xi Xi something. ..... He had no rtionship with Tang Yu or any other girls. However, Fu Chen could see that they were interested in him and worried that they would cause trouble for others who were close to him. Bai Xi Xi smiled. ¡°So, you are aware that you are quite popr in school.¡± Fu Chen looked embarrassed by herment. ¡°ss Monitor, please don¡¯t tease me.¡± He did not want the attention, but what can he do about them? ¡°If you are notfortable with them, then why didn¡¯t you say a word?¡± ¡°It was not as if I have never said a word,¡± Fu Chen said. ¡°But it did not seem as if they were listening.¡± He met her gaze and heaved a sigh. ¡°I did not want to be too hard on them. In the end, we are all ssmates.¡± Actually, Fu Chen was d that Jian Chi asked me to have a match against him not too long ago. It seemed that the number of people surrounding him had decreased. It actually saved him from a lot of trouble. Fu Chen stole a few nces at Bai Xi Xi and spoke, ¡°I hope that they were not causing you trouble when they came to our table.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. As long as they did not do anything overboard, I don¡¯t mind.¡± Fu Chen pursed his lips tightly. Somehow, he was hoping that Bai Xi Xi would mind it a little bit. The two of them continued to walk along the street in silence. Just then, Bai Xi Xi nced at the car parked beside the road and noticed something through the side mirror. Her steps halted for a brief second. Then, Bai Xi Xi began to walk casually again. However, Fu Chen was quick to notice that there was something strange with Bai Xi Xi just now. He looked at her inquiringly and asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Bai Xi Xi considered whether she should tell Fu Chen that they were being followed. As they passed another car parked on the side road, Bai Xi Xi took the chance to peek at the person behind them again. She could not see the person¡¯s face clearly as the person was wearing a hoodie to cover his face. However, judging from the body as well as clothing, Bai Xi Xi guessed that the person was a male. The person tried to walk cautiously. But the way he moved was too suspicious. Bai Xi Xi nced at Fu Chen again and spoke, ¡°Don¡¯t look back, but we are followed.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Fu Chen was startled for a brief second. His instinct told him to look back, but he still remembered Bai Xi Xi¡¯s reminder not to look back. ¡°Who is it?¡± His face darkened, thinking that some guys were following them with bad intentions. Most of the students in Y City High School were from the rich family. Fu Chen thought that it was not strange for anyone to target the students. As the thought came to his mind, Fu Chen began to feel that it was fortunate that he decided to wait for Bai Xi Xi and walk together with her. What would happen if she was alone and met those bad people? ¡°I don¡¯t know. His face was covered.¡± The frown on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face deepened. She felt that the man¡¯s walking posture was somewhat familiar. Was it someone they knew? Bai Xi Xi inhaled a deep breath to calm down. Then, she swept her gaze around her surroundings, examining everything around her. Fortunately, she had always walked around in the area and was familiar with the road around them. Bai Xi Xi nced at Fu Chen. Then, her gaze fell on his long legs. ¡°What is it?¡± Fu Chen felt that the way Bai Xi Xi was looking at him was a little strange. His instinct told him that Bai Xi Xi was up to no good. ¡°Fu Chen.¡± Bai Xi Xi called his name with a serious look on her face. ¡°Run!¡± Before Fu Chen had the chance to reply, Bai Xi Xi grabbed his hands and run. Fu Chen had no other choice but to follow her around. Luckily, he had good stamina as he always had his exercise. It was not difficult for him to keep up with Bai Xi Xi. The two of them turned to every junction on the road. Fu Chen understood that she was trying to confuse the person who was following them. However, he did not know where Bai Xi Xi was taking him. After running around for a while, Bai Xi Xi pulled Fu Chen to a corner. Then, she stuffed him behind the wall and put a finger on his lips. ¡°Shh...¡± Chapter 687 - 687 That Person is Gone 687 That Person is Gone Fu Chen sucked in a deep breath when he felt Bai Xi Xi¡¯s soft and warm finger against his lips. His eyes shifted to the finger on his lips, causing his heartbeat to elerate. Fu Chen raised his eyes to look at Bai Xi Xi again, but the girl was too busy to keep her eyes on the road to look at the person who was following them. Because they were too close to each other, Fu Chen was able to smell her sweet scent each time that he breathe in. Her clear skin and longshes were visible to him. He had always sat beside her from the day he transferred to Y City High School. But this was the first time that they had been this close. His heart was chaotic. His neck and face felt especially hot. ¡°He¡¯sing,¡± Bai Xi Xi whispered. Her words snapped him out of his trance. Fu Chen followed Bai Xi Xi¡¯s line of gaze as his ears picked up the sound of footsteps. There were small venttion holes in the wall. The two of them peeked through the small gap to see the person who has been following them. ..... ¡°Shit! I¡¯ve lost them!¡± The familiar voice stunned him. Fu Chen narrowed his eyes to focus on the person on the other side of the wall. His eyes widened in surprise when he finally recognized the other party. Who else could it be other than Jian Chi? But, what was he doing? Why would he follow them around? Fu Chen had a lot of questions. But at this time, he could only choose to keep his mouth shut. First, they have to wait until Jian Chi left. Jian Chi continued to pace around back and forth. His eyes swept around the surroundings as he tried to figure out which path did Fu Chen and Bai Xi Xi had taken. Suddenly, his eyes shifted to the wall where Bai Xi XI and Fu Chen hid. His brow furrowed. Jian Chi walked closer to the wall, wanting to check if the people he was looking for were hiding. However, the phone in his pocket rang just as Jian Chi was about to approach. An irritated look appeared on his face. Jian Chi pulled out his phone from his pocket before pressing it against his ear. He was listening to the other party for a while. After a brief conversation, Jian Chi ended the phone call before he turned around to leave. Still, the two of them did not get out of their hiding ce, worried that Jian Chi might be waiting for them somewhere. Fu Chen shifted his eyes at the finger on his lips again. He suddenly had this urge of wanting to lick his lips. Fu Chen suppressed the urge and looked at Bai Xi Xi again, wanting to speak. At the same time, Bai Xi Xi turned to look at him. Their gazes met and time seemed to have stopped for them. Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes widened as she was not expecting Fu Chen to suddenly turn around to look at her. It was then that she realized that she had her finger on Fu Chen¡¯s lips for a long time. Still, she did not quickly retract her hand away. Her gaze fell on the mole under his eyes. Bai Xi Xi thought that his mole looked quite attractive. Her heart skipped a beat. Bai Xi Xi was surprised by her thoughts. Subconsciously, she pulled her hand away quickly and took a step back. Bai Xi Xi clenched her shirt tightly. She suddenly thought that her finger which was on Fu Chen¡¯s lips earlier felt a little too warm. Even as she was gripping her shirt tight, she could still feel Fu Chen¡¯s lips against her finger. Her head was in a mess. Bai Xi Xi took her time topose her thoughts before turning to Fu Chen again. ¡°Sorry.¡± She cleared her throat before peeking at Fu Chen¡¯s expression again. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Fu Chen quickly forced himself to act casually. He looked at the empty road and spoke, ¡°I guess that person is gone.¡± ¡°Uh-huh.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°We...¡± She pointed to the street. ¡°We should go now.¡± Without waiting for Fu Chen to respond, Bai Xi Xi turned around to leave. The atmosphere around them was quiet as the two of them took their time topose themselves. Then, it was Fu Chen who broke the silence between them. He looked at Bai Xi Xi and spoke, ¡°That... why was Jian Chi following us? What did he want?¡± Bai Xi Xi nced at Fu Chen, knowing that Jian Chi did not like this boy. She could not help but wonder if Jian Chi was following Fu Chen around, hoping that he could mess up with Fu Chen. But then, Bai Xi Xi recalled her encounter with Jian Chi earlier at the school¡¯s staircase. She suddenly wondered if Jian Chi was following her because of that incident. Jian Chi wasining that she was too close to Fu Chen. However, Bai Xi Xi did not have the time to get along with Jian Chi. Could it be that Jian Chi was upset because of that? Who did Jian Chi want to mess up with? Bai Xi Xi seemed to be deep in her thoughts. Then, she realized that Jian Chi had seen her and Fu Chen together. This will surely make Jian Chi unhappy, right? Suddenly, Bai Xi Xi could already imagine that Jian Chi would create more trouble for her. ¡°ss Monitor?¡± Fu Chen called when the girl has been quiet around him for a long time. His voice snapped Bai Xi Xi out of her trance. Then, she recalled the questions that Fu Chen had asked her earlier.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°But, it¡¯s better for us to avoid Jian Chi before he would make trouble.¡± Fu Chen watched Bai Xi Xi silently. He had a feeling that Bai Xi Xi knew something but did not want to tell him anything. He thought that Jian Chi might be following Bai Xi Xi around, wanting to make trouble for her. Fu Chen suddenly thought that it was good that he decided to walk Bai Xi Xi home. Chapter 688 - 688 Gossip 688 Gossip Fu Chen insisted to send Bai Xi Xi until she reached her home. The boy was worried that Jian Chi would return and make trouble for Bai Xi Xi. Bai Xi Xi rejected him in the beginning. But seeing his insistence coupled with the fact that he had walked her home previously, Bai Xi Xi decided to agree. Once they reached the gate, the two of them exchanged a few words before Bai Xi Xi entered the house and Fu Chen turned around to leave. Bai Xi Xi entered the house with her mind preupied with Jian Chi¡¯s matter. She was aware that Jian Chi was not happy that she had talked to Fu Chen in ss. He had made it known to her when she ran into him at the staircase earlier that day. Jian Chi was a petty man and would not ept it when there was someone better than him. However, Bai Xi Xi could not figure out the reason Jian Chi wanted to follow her or Fu Chen. Bai Xi Xi was too immersed in her own thought that she did not notice that her sister-inw was watching her the moment she walked in. Zhang Li Xue has been watching her sister-inw for a while. Seeing the serious look on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face made her worry that something had happened. ¡°Xi Xi?¡± Bai Xi Xi snapped out of her trance when she heard the voice. She looked up and saw that her sister-inw was looking at her. ..... ¡°Are you alright?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°You seem a little distracted.¡± Bai Xi Xi shed a smile. ¡°No. I was just thinking about some school matters.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her sister-inw up and down. She felt that there was something strange about Bai Xi Xi and worry that she was facing trouble. However, Zhang Li Xue quickly suppressed that thought away. ¡°That¡¯s right. Your test result came out today, right? How is it going?¡± Bai Xi Xi heaved a breath of relief, thinking that her sister-inw probably did not notice anything. ¡°It¡¯s alright. The result is as I have expected.¡± Bai Xi Xi took out the test papers from her bag and handed them over to Zhang Li Xue to look at. Her eyes lit up. Zhang Li Xue could not help but smile each time she looked at Bai Xi Xi¡¯s result. ¡°Hey, good work, Xi Xi.¡± She leaned over to give Bai Xi Xi a hug. Bai Xi Xi¡¯s cheek turned slightly red. ¡°Mmm... Thank you.¡± ¡°Hey, your brother would be happy as well when he sees this.¡± Zhang Li Xue stretched her hand to pat Bai Xi Xi¡¯s head. ¡°I will ask Auntie to cook your favorite food tonight. Hmm... Is there anything you would like to eat?¡± ¡°Sister-inw, I like the chicken wings you made the most. It¡¯s the best chicken wings I¡¯ve tasted.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed upon receiving Bai Xi Xi¡¯s praise. She was happy whenever someoneplimented her chicken wings. It was a recipe that she had learned from her great-grandfather. Each time she made the chicken wings, Zhang Li Xue would always remember her great-grandfather. Just like that, Bai Xi Xi was able to change the topic between them. After chatting for a while, Bai Xi Xi excused herself, wanting to return to her room to rest. Zhang Li Xue watched her sister-inw¡¯s retreating figure and called, ¡°Xi Xi...¡± The teenage girl paused and turned around. Zhang Li Xue shed her a smile and spoke, ¡°Remember to talk to me or your brother if you ran into any trouble at school.¡± Bai Xi Xi was stunned for a few seconds. Then, she shed a smile. ¡°Sister-inw, I know.¡± ... On the next day, Bai Xi Xi went to the school as usual. The moment she arrived, Bai Xi Xi could not help but notice that the people around her were watching her strangely. But each time that she turned to look at them, those students would turn around and avoid her line of gaze. Her brow rose. Bai Xi Xi could not help but wonder what was going on. It seemed that those students were talking about her. After a while, Bai Xi Xi reached her ss. When she appeared at the door, Bai Xi Xi could see that there were students gathered to gossip. This should not be a strange scene. After all, her ssmates seemed to enjoy gossiping too much. However, Bai Xi Xi was quick to notice that something was wrong when everyone stopped whispering when she stepped into the ss. Her instinct was not wrong. It seemed that those students were talking about her. But, what was going on? Bai Xi Xi acted naturally and head over to her seat. The person beside her still had not arrived. Habitually, Bai Xi Xi took out her book to read. She nned to ignore those students who wanted to gossip about her. Just then, her ears picked up the sound of rushed footsteps heading in her direction. Bai Xi Xi raised her head and saw that Lin Xiao Tong and Du Yao Yao were standing in front of her. The look on Lin Xiao Tong¡¯s face did not seem very good. ¡°Xi Xi, are you alright?¡± Lin Xiao Tong asked. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Bai Xi Xi shed her casual smile. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± She gave her friends a look over and noted that they both did not take off their bags beforeing to her desk. Lin Xiao Tong panicked when she saw the nonchnt look on Bai Xi XI¡¯s face. ¡°Xi Xi, I¡¯m sure that you haven¡¯t heard the rumor, right?¡± ¡°What rumor?¡± Bai Xi Xi put down her book and stared at her friends. She wondered if this was rted to those students who seemed to be gossiping about her earlier. Lin Xiao Tong pulled Fu Chen¡¯s chair and sit down. She leaned over and whispered, ¡°There¡¯s a rumor going on about you and Fu Chen.¡± Her brow rose. ¡°What sort of rumor?¡± Lin Xiao Tong exchanged a look with Du Yao Yao. After a brief hesitation, she finally announced, ¡°They say that you and Fu Chen are dating.¡± Chapter 689 - 689 Jian Chi had Some Wild Imagination 689 Jian Chi had Some Wild Imagination ¡°Xi Xi, what is going on?¡± Du Yao Yao asked. ¡°Are you and Fu Chen...¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing going on between us. We are just tablemates.¡± Bai Xi Xi looked at her friends. ¡°Xiao Tong, Yao Yao, you both trust me, right?¡± Lin Xiao Tong did not hesitate for a second before she nodded. Then, Du Yao Yao also gave her friend a nod. ¡°Xi Xi, we both believe in you. I¡¯m sure that You Lin would also feel the same way,¡± Lin Xiao Tong said. ¡°If you said that there¡¯s nothing going on, of course, there¡¯s nothing going on.¡± Seeing them nod made her feel more at ease. Bai Xi Xi thought that it felt great to have her friends believed in her. ¡°Xiao Tong, Yao Yao, tell me more about this gossip.¡± Bai Xi Xi listened to Lin Xiao Tong and Du Yao Yao telling her about the gossip that had spread among the student calmly. It did not take her too long to figure out who was the one who had spread this gossip. Yesterday, she was walking home with Fu Chen, and Jian Chi was following them. Jian Chi saw them together and started this rumor about them. ..... Jian Chi knew well that this rumor will only bring them trouble. But this rumor was too exaggerated. Two ssmates walking home together had suddenly turned into two lovers going on a date at the park. Bai Xi Xi was amused to hear the story that they were acting intimately. Hearing this made her almostugh. It seemed that Jian Chi had some wild imagination. However, not everyone thought that this rumor was amusing. While her friends were informing her about those rumors, a group of girls led by Tang Yu stopped at her table. Bai Xi Xi looked up and saw Tang Yu¡¯s angry eyes. She already knew the reason Tang Yu and the girls were looking for her. ¡°Bai Xi Xi!¡± Tang Yu stopped at her desk and pointed her finger. ¡°I don¡¯t expect that you would be this cunning! Taking your chance to seduce Fu Chen just because he was your tablemate! Were youughing at us when you see us approaching him?¡± Tang Yu suddenly recalled the cool way Bai Xi Xi would look at her and the girls whenever they approached their table to chat with Fu Chen. Tang Yu always felt that the look in Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes was a little cold and arrogant. Because of this, she did not like Bai Xi Xi that much. ¡°You!¡± Lin Xiao Tong stood up quickly and pointed her finger at Tang Yu. ¡°Don¡¯t nder our Xi Xi. Apologize! Now!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Du Yao Yao stood up to shield Bai Xi Xi behind her. ¡°Tang Yu, you need to apologize.¡± Tang Yu turned to Lin Xiao Tong angrily. ¡°When did I slender her? Lin Xiao Tong, have you not heard the rumor? Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen are in a rtionship.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve heard of it and know that it was not true.¡± Lin Xiao Tong crossed her arms on her chest, trying to look domineering in front of Tang Yu. ¡°It was called a rumor for a reason. Our Xi Xi is pure and innocent. She is not like anything you said. ¡± Bai Xi Xi looked at her petite friends and smiled. Lin Xiao Tong was quite smallpared to Tang Yu, but her fighting spirit was not small at all. In the past, Bai Xi Xi was once bullied at school and the memory stuck with her until today. Therefore, meeting friends like Lin Xiao Tong and the others made her feel especially grateful. ¡°Tang Yu, you should be careful with your mouth,¡± Lin Xiao Tong spoke. ¡°Otherwise, we are not afraid to sue for your slender.¡± Hearing Lin Xiao Tong¡¯s swords finally made Tang Yu afraid. She wanted to say more but was afraid that Lin Xiao Tong would really do what she said. Just then, there was amotion at the front. The girls turned around and were surprised to see that their homeroom teacher was standing in front of the ss. Teacher Du did not have to do anything. Just her presence was enough to scare the students. Just like that, the ss turned a little quieter. ¡°What are you guys doing?¡± Teacher Du spoke. She swept her gaze at the students in the ss with a cold look in her eyes. ¡°This is your final year. Instead of studying hard, you guys were too busy to gossip. What is it? Are you telling me that the test and homework that the teachers gave you were not enough? Alright. I will talk to them and let them increase your work.¡± Hearing that, the students in the ssroom began to panic. A few of them began to speak to appease Teacher Du. It hasn¡¯t been a long time since theirst test. Everyone was thinking to rx a little bit from their study. No one wanted to have more tests or homework. ¡°Then, what are you guys doing?¡± Teacher Du pped the table on her side. ¡°Instead of studying and preparing for your college entrance, what were you guys doing? Everyone has too much time, is it?¡± The students scattered to get back to their seats. Then, they took out their books and pretended to study. They did not dare to make trouble with Teacher Du¡¯s presence at this time. Teacher Du was finally satisfied upon seeing that everyone had returned to their seat and the atmosphere in the ss had turned silent. She continued to sweep her gaze around the ss to see if there was anyone who dared to make trouble. In the end, her gaze fell on Bai Xi Xi who sat at the end corner of the ssroom. ¡°Bai Xi Xi.¡± Bai Xi Xi stood up calmly. Teacher Du looked her up and down and spoke, ¡°Follow me.¡± Bai Xi Xi walked out of her seat calmly. Seeing the concerned look on Lin Xiao Tong and Du Yao Yao¡¯s faces, Bai Xi Xi gave them an assuring smile. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I wille back soon.¡± Chapter 690 - 690 We are Innocent 690 We are Innocent Bai Xi Xi followed her homeroom teacher without saying a word. On her way to the teacher¡¯s office, Bai Xi Xi could sense the people around were looking at her. However, she continued to ignore them. Once this matter was exined, then everyone will know the truth. Moreover, Bai Xi Xi was not nning to let Jian Chi off easily. Since he dared to spread this rumor, then, he will have to face the consequences. Teacher Du took Bai Xi Xi to a quiet room and took a seat. She inhaled a long, deep breath before turning to look at Bai Xi Xi for a long time. She did not speak a word for a long time, but instead, Teacher Du was tapping her fingers against the table. Her lips were pursed into a thin line as she seemed to be considering something for a long time. Bai Xi Xi was an excellent student in school and had never created any problems. She studied hard, got good results, and loved to help the teachers around. Therefore, her dating rumor was quite a surprise for every teacher. Of course, many of them did not believe in this rumor. However, since someone said that Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen were seen acting intimately, Teacher Du had to investigate this matter. Still, when Teacher Du looked at Bai Xi Xi, she found that she did not know how she should begin to talk to her student about this matter. Moreover, Bai Xi Xi was facing her calmly. After a long time, the fingers tapping on the table finally stopped. ..... Teacher Du heaved another long sigh before she finally spoke, ¡°Bai Xi Xi, I¡¯m guessing that you already know the reason I call you over.¡± ¡°Teacher Du, I know.¡± ¡°Then, what do you have to say about it?¡± Teacher Du¡¯s tone of voice was gentler upon seeing that Bai Xi Xi was cooperating with her. ¡°I am not using you of anything, but Teacher just wanted to know your side of the story first. ording to the rumor, you were seen acting intimately with Fu Chen.¡± ¡°Teacher Du, is there any evidence to this allegation?¡± Teacher Du froze upon hearing her question. ¡°There isn¡¯t...¡± ¡°Without any evidence, I can only tell you that this is a slender,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. Even though Jian Chi had seen her and Fu Chen walking home together, Jian Chi did not have any evidence that they were together. She could always tell everyone that her house and Fu Chen¡¯s were not that far. It was not strange for them to walk together on their way home. This was not evidence that they were dating. Teacher Du also knew that Fu Chen¡¯s house was on her way home. After all, it was Teacher Du who had asked her to deliver some notes to Fu Chen thest time. Her lips pressed into a thin line. Teacher Du thought that Bai Xi Xi¡¯s words made sense. For a moment, Teacher Du did not know how she should continue. ¡°Teacher Du, this person who spread this rumor had bad intentions toward me and Fu Chen. This person was trying to ruin our reputation. I hope that you can help me to investigate this matter. This matter should not be taken lightly.¡± Teacher Du became speechless. Initially, she called Bai Xi Xi to the room to ask about the rumor. She did not expect that Bai Xi Xi would suddenly ask her to investigate this matter. However, she does agree with Bai Xi Xi¡¯s words. Teacher Du lowered her head as she pondered over this matter. She wondered if she should consult this matter with the headmaster. Knock! Knock! The knocking sound on the door snapped her out of her thought. Teacher Du nced at the door and spoke, ¡°Come in.¡± After a brief second, the door was pushed from the outside. Then, a tall boy appeared at the door. ¡°Teacher Du, someone tells me that you called to see me?¡± Fu Chen spoke as he peeked into the room. Seeing that it was Fu Chen, Teacher Du waved her hand at him, motioning the boy toe in. Fu Chen nced at Bai Xi Xi who was standing straight in front of Teacher Du. Then, he stood beside her to face their teacher at the same time. Teacher Du alternated her gaze between the two students. Then, her gaze finally stopped at Fu Chen. ¡°Fu Chen, do you know why did I call you here?¡± ¡°Teacher Du, I know. Someone already informed me earlier.¡± Fu Chen had just put his bag on his seat when Yan Li, who sat in front of him turned around to inform him about the rumor. The moment Fu Chen heard the rumor, he could not help but look at Jian Chi. He could guess that the person who had spread this rumor should be Jian Chi. ¡°Then, what do you have to say about this?¡± Teacher Du asked. ¡°Teacher Du, this rumor is untrue,¡± Fu Chen said. ¡°ss Monitor and I are not in any kind of rtionship. We are innocent.¡± The homeroom teacher continued to look at her students alternately. Seeing their face made her believe that the rumor was nothing more than a rumor. Of course, Teacher Du wanted to believe that Bai Xi Xi was not such a student. After a brief silence, Teacher Du finally nodded. ¡°Alright then. Bai Xi Xi, Fu Chen, I will believe your words and rify that this was nothing more than a baseless rumor. The two of you don¡¯t have to worry. I will not let the students continue speaking about this rumor. Fu Chen nodded. ¡°Thank you, Teacher Du.¡± Bai Xi Xi continued to stand at her ce without moving. Seeing that Bai Xi Xi did not answer, Teacher Du finally heaved a long breath. ¡°Alright. Bai Xi Xi, I will have this matter investigated. We will find the person who spread the rumor and ask that person to apologize to both of you. It was only then that Bai Xi Xi was at ease. ¡°Thank you, Teacher Du.¡± Chapter 691 - 691 Teacher’s Favorite 691 Teacher¡¯s Favorite After talking to Teacher Du, both Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen went back to their ssroom. Fu Chen stole a few nces at Bai Xi Xi, wanting to talk to her about the gossip. However, Fu Chen decided that this was not a good time for him to talk to Bai Xi Xi, especially with the other students watching them. They returned to their ssroom and went back to their seat under their ssmate¡¯s gaze. Everyone was a little curious to know what had happened after Teacher Du called them out. But as the lesson started, everyone was forced to focus in the ssroom. Once in a while, the students would nce at both Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen, who were seated at thest seats in the ss. They realized that both of them were acting like they usually do. Focusing in ss without speaking to each other. It was then that some of them came to their senses. Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen did not look like a couple at all. During recess, an announcement was made. The school told the students not to spread any baseless rumors and that action will be taken to punish those who spread rumors in school. The school will not tolerate nders that will ruin another student¡¯s reputation. It was not hard for the students to guess that the school was addressing the rumor about Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen. Seeing that the school has responded, many students were starting to believe that the dating rumors were baseless. ..... Hearing this made Jian Chi unhappy. He thought that he had created trouble for Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen. He did not expect that the two would get away easily. His gaze fell on Bai Xi Xi. Jian Chi thought that Bai Xi Xi was able to get away easily because she was the teacher¡¯s favorite. He felt that this was not very fair. Since the school did not believe in this rumor, then, he could always produce some photos that would make the school think again about their decision. The school ended and Fu Chen left quickly without saying a word. He actually had a lot of things he wanted to say to Bai Xi Xi. During ss, he pondered if he should pass a note to Bai Xi Xi and ask if she was feeling alright. However, he knew well that it was best for them not to attract attention to them. Just as he was leaving, Fu Chen shot Jian Chi a look. Seeing the satisfied smile on Jian Chi¡¯s face almost made him want to smack him. The only reason Fu Chen was holding back was because he did not want to create any trouble. Moreover, he seemed to hear Teacher Du telling them that the school will investigate this matter. ¡°Xi Xi!¡± Lin Xiao Tong and the girls went to her side with a concerned looks on their faces. ¡°Let¡¯s leave school together, alright?¡± The girls knew that the other students were still keeping their eyes on Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen. They did not want their friend to feel ufortable with the student¡¯s gaze and decided to apany Bai Xi Xi to leave. Usually, Bai Xi Xi would tell them to leave first. But this time, she saw the concern in their eyes and decided to agree. After picking up her bags, Bai Xi Xi left the ssroom with Lin Xiao Tong and the girls. Seeing how the three girls were acting like her bodyguard almost made herugh. The four of them had just arrived at the school entrance. Bai Xi Xi was about to tell them that they don¡¯t need to apany her all the way home when a car parked across the road was blowing its horn. The students saw the luxury car ahead and wondered who was in the vehicle. Suddenly, the passenger¡¯s door was pushed open and a teenage girl stepped out. As everyone was still wondering whose child was this, the teenage girl jogged ahead and shouted. ¡°Sister Xi Xi!¡± Just like that, everyone¡¯s attention was once again on Bai Xi Xi. They were all curious to know how Bai Xi Xi was acquainted with this teenage girl. Bai Xi Xi looked up and smiled when she saw the girl jogging over. ¡°Xi Xi, is it someone you know?¡± Su You Lin asked as she looked at the teenage girl curiously. ¡°Un. A rtive.¡± Bai Xi Xi waited until the girl reached her side and asked, ¡°Qi Yue, why are you here?¡± ¡°Sister, my Mom is here to pick you up,¡± Qi Yue said. ¡°It has been a while since we got together. Let¡¯s go and eat something.¡± Then, she turned to Bai Xi Xi¡¯s friends and greeted them, ¡°Hello.¡± When Bai Xi Xi was younger, she often visited her brother¡¯s mentor¡¯s house and stayed there whenever her brother was busy. Since then, Bai Xi Xi was quite close to the Qi family. Moreover, the couple¡¯s younger daughter, Qi Yue, was around the same age as her. After exchanging a few words with Lin Xiao Tong and the girls, Bai Xi Xi finally left with Qi Yue. She slid into the car and saw her Aunt Yun seated in the driver¡¯s seat. Yun Shu turned around and spoke, ¡°Xi Xi, how¡¯s your school?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not bad.¡± Bai Xi Xi smiled. ¡°But, Aunt Yun, why are you here?¡± Yun Shu smiled. ¡°It has been a while since we¡¯ve seen each other. Qi Yue was missing you a lot,¡± Yun Shu said. ¡°Moreover, Li Xue asked me to take you out and y. She said that you have been a little stressed out with tests.¡± It was then that Bai Xi Xi recalled running into her sister-inw after she get off from school. Yesterday, she was too preupied with Jian Chi¡¯s matter that she did not pay attention to her surroundings. Bai Xi Xi told her sister-inw that she was alright, but her sister-inw was still worried. It seemed that she really could not hide anything from her sister-inw. Thinking about this made her heart grow warmer. ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s go and get something to eat first,¡± Yun Shu said. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll drive you home, alright?¡¯ Yun Shu put on turned on the blinkers and drove out from the parking spot. The car left the school area with the students wondering about Bai Xi Xi¡¯s rtionship with some wealthy teenage girl. Chapter 692 - 692 Sister-in-Law, Thank You 692 Sister-in-Law, Thank You Yun Shu took Bai Xi Xi to her favorite restaurant to have a bowl of noodles. Bai Xi Xi¡¯s mood improved as she tasted the familiar broth of her favorite noodles. Her sister-inw always said that good food could help to improve one¡¯s mood. Bai Xi Xi felt that what her sister-inw said was right. Once her stomach was full of delicious food, her grievance quickly dissipated. Even though she had acted coolly in front of others, Bai Xi Xi actually felt unhappy with what Jian Chi had done. She really could not understand why Jian Chi could not see another person better than him. Moreover, he was not afraid to create trouble for those people who did not want to listen to him. ¡°Xi Xi, are you feeling better now?¡± Yun Shu asked once she saw that the bowl in front of Bai Xi Xi was now empty. Bai Xi Xi lowered her head shyly. ¡°Mmm... Aunt Yun, thank you.¡± She wondered if her feelings were too transparent for Aunt Yun to notice them. Qi Yue turned to Bai Xi Xi and the two girls began to chat happily. Qi Yue¡¯s elder brothers were now in college. These days, there were only her and her parents around. Qi Yue was bored and decided to make a n with Bai Xi Xi to go out and y. Yun Shu took the girls out to shop at the mall. After buying a few things for the girls, she finally sent Bai Xi Xi back home. ..... When Bai Xi Xi arrived, Bai Xiang and Zhang Qi Lin were reading their books while Bai Jing Jing nned to escape her ypen once again. Bai Xi Xi entered the living room and met Bai Jing Jing¡¯s gaze. The little girl was already halfway through her climb when she saw that she was caught trying to get out of her ypen. She paused for a brief second before shing her aunt a bright smile. ¡°Aunt! Hug!¡± A helpless smile curled on her lips. Bai Xi Xi walked over to the little girl and carried the little girl in her arms. ¡°Jing Jing, what are you trying to do? Didn¡¯t I tell you not to climb the fence again?¡± Bai Jing Jing blinked, pretending as if she did not understand her aunt¡¯s words. Just then, Zhang Li Xue came out from the kitchen with Bai Jing Jing¡¯s bottle. She saw that Bai Xi Xi was carrying the little girl and smiled. ¡°Jing Jing, were you trying to climb out of the ypen again?¡± The little girl stared at her mother with an innocent look on her face. Then, she leaned into Bai Xi XI¡¯s embrace and spoke, ¡°Aunt! Hug!¡± With the way this girl was acting, it was really difficult to get angry with her. Zhang Li Xue walked over and handed the little girl her bottle. ¡°Come on. Didn¡¯t you say that you wanted some milk?¡± Bai Jing Jing¡¯s eyes lit up upon seeing the bottle. She stretched her arms to her mother, wanting to ask her mother to carry her. Zhang Li Xue put the baby into the ypen again and let her drink her milk. Then, she turned to Bai Xi Xi and smiled, ¡°Xi Xi, you¡¯rete today. Did you go out with Aunt Yun?¡± ¡°Mhm...¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°Aunt Yun and Qi Yue picked me up at school earlier today. Aunt Yun took us to have some noodles. Then, we went shopping for a while.¡± She raised the shopping bags in her hand with a helpless look in her eyes. A few days ago, she already bought some new clothes with the money that her sister-inw had given her. Today, Aunt Yun insisted to buy a few dresses for her again. Bai Xi Xi thought that her wardrobe was going to explode with clothing soon. Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°It¡¯s good that you are having fun.¡± It was then that Bai Xi Xi recalled what Aunt Yun had told her when she came to pick her up at school. Bai Xi Xi looked at her sister-inw again and spoke, ¡°Sister-inw, thank you.¡± ¡°What are you thanking me for?¡± ¡°Aunt Yun said, it was you who asked her to take me out and y.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°I saw that your mood was not that right aftering back yesterday and thought that you need some time to have fun.¡± Bai Xi Xi leaned over and hugged Zhang Li Xue tightly. When she was a little girl, she would not shy away to tell her sister-inw that she loved her. But now that she was grown up, Bai Xi Xi was a little shy. Moreover, her nephews and niece were also in the living room. Zhang Li Xue was surprised by Bai Xi Xi¡¯s sudden move. But a few secondster, she was hugging the teenage girl tightly. She did not know what was going on in Bai Xi Xi¡¯s mind, but Zhang Li Xue thought that it was important to let Bai Xi Xi know that she will always be by her side no matter what. Bai Jing Jing raised her head and saw that her mother and aunt were hugging. She pulled out the bottle from her mouth and stretched her tiny hands. ¡°Mommy, Jing Jing, hug!¡± Just then, Bai Xi Xi¡¯s mobile phone in her pocket rang. Seeing the name on the screen, Bai Xi Xi quickly excused herself to pick up the phone call. She pressed the phone to her ear and spoke, ¡°Xiao Tong?¡± ¡°Xi Xi, it¡¯s good that you are picking up your phone.¡± Bai Xi Xi frowned, noticing that Lin Xiao Tong¡¯s voice sounded a little urgent. ¡°Xiao Tong? What is it?¡± ¡°Xi Xi, have you looked at the school¡¯s forum?¡± Lin Xiao Tong spoke. ¡°There were a few photos of you and Fu Chen.¡± Her brow furrowed. After listening to Lin Xiao Tong, Bai Xi Xi went into the school¡¯s forum to look at the photos that her friend had mentioned. Seeing the photos of her and Fu Chen walking together in the park made her frown. This... It was Jian Chi again! Chapter 693 - ADD ADD 693 Help You to Get Justice Bai Xi Xi¡¯s good mood after going out with Aunt Yun and Qi Yue suddenly disappeared and a deep frown appeared on her face. Bai Xi Xi contemted this new trouble for a long time, wondering what she should do about Jian Chi. She wondered if Fu Chen would know about the rumor on the school¡¯s forum as well. Earlier that day, many of the students decided not to believe her dating rumor just because there was no proof that she and Fu Chen were together. But now, Jian Chi had posted the photo of her and Fu Chen walking home together. The photo posted on the forum was from yesterday, taken behind their back. With the angle, the photo of her and Fu Chen might seem a little ambiguous. Bai Xi Xi could already imagine the noises the students will make tomorrow morning. Her lips pursed into a thin line as Bai Xi Xi tried to figure out what she should do. ¡°Aunt, are you alright?¡± The voice snapped her out of her trance. Bai Xi Xi turned and saw that Bai Xiang was looking at her with worry. ..... The little boy has been paying attention to everything around him from the beginning. Naturally, Bai Xiang saw how his aunt went to the side to answer the phone call. Then, he noticed how her mood seemed to have changed after staring at her phone for a while. Seeing this made him worry and Bai Xiang decided to go over and talk to his aunt. ¡°Why did your expression look bad?¡± Bai Xiang continued when his aunt did not answer him quickly. ¡°Aunt, did someone bully you?¡± The boy¡¯s words made her heart filled with warmth. Bai Xi Xi smiled, knowing that her nephew was concerned about her. ¡°Aunt, you have to tell me if someone bullies you,¡± Bai Xiang spoke. ¡°I will help you to get justice.¡± Bai Xi Xi was amused. ¡°What if someone bullied me? Bai Cai, you are so small. How are you going to help me get some justice?¡± The little boy considered this matter for a while. In school, he could still protect his friends as the bullies were the same age and size as him. But his aunt was a grown-up. It was indeed difficult to help his aunt find justice. Bai Xi XI was about to tell her nephew that it was alright and that she could handle some matters herself. However, Bai Xiang had then spoken again. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll tell my mom about it,¡± Bai Xiang said. ¡°Anyway, my mom is powerful. If there is anything that I cannot figure out, my mom would know how to deal with it.¡± Bai Xi Xi raised her head to look at her sister-inw who was ying with Fairy Jing Jing. The sound of the little girl¡¯sughter filled the room. ¡°Aunt, if there is something that you cannot figure out, you have to talk to my mom,¡± Bai Xiang continued. ¡°My dad said, if we run into something we cannot solve, we have to find an adult and talk to them.¡± Bai Xi Xi stretched her arms and patted the little boy on his head and smiled. ¡°Un. I know. I will go and look for your mom if I run into trouble. Bai Cai, thank you for reminding me.¡± The boy looked at his aunt for a while. He was finally at ease upon seeing that the troubled expression was no longer on his aunt¡¯s face. ¡°Alright. I will go upstairs and get changed first,¡± Bai Xi Xi spoke. ¡°Later, I will apany you to do your homework, alright?¡± After saying a few words with Bai Xiang, Bai Xi Xi went to her room to change her clothes. Then, she came down again to look for her sister-inw with her phone in her hand. Bai Xi Xi found Zhang Li Xue in the backyard, practicing her basketball skills with Bai Jing Jing watching her. The little girl pped her hands happily upon seeing her mother dribble the basketball on the court. Bai Xi Xi stood beside her niece as she watched her sister-inw¡¯s practice for a while. As if noticing that someone was watching her, Zhang Li Xue stopped in her track and looked up. Her lips curled into an arc when she saw Bai Xi Xi standing beside her daughter. ¡°Xi Xi, do you want to apany me to y?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. Bai Xi Xi looked at the basketball, tempted. However, she realized that this was not the time for her to y basketball. ¡°Sister-inw, there is something that I wanted to discuss with you.¡± Zhang Li Xue held the basketball in her hand before walking over to Bai Xi Xi. Seeing the look on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face made her frown. ¡°What is it?¡± It was rare for Bai Xi Xi toe to her to discuss something. Therefore, Zhang Li Xue was curious. Moreover, Bai Xi Xi seemed to be in a strange mood since yesterday. Bai Xi Xi hesitated for a brief second. Then, she tapped the phone in her hand and showed her sister-inw the screen. ¡°Sister-inw, look.¡± Zhang Li Xue took the phone from Bai Xi Xi and read the post on the forum. The look on her face turned darker as she finished reading the post. Her gaze then fell on the photo and Zhang Li Xue looked up again. ¡°This boy... Who is he?¡± ¡°Sister-inw, this is Fu Chen. He is the newly transferred student at my school.¡± Zhang Li Xue had heard about Fu Chen from Zhang Qi Lin not too long ago. ¡°Sister-inw, Fu Chen lives around the park area. Coincidentally, we were using the same path to go home. However, someone was spreading rumor like this,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°Sister-inw, we are innocent.¡± Although Zhang Li Xue really did not mind if Bai Xi Xi was in a rtionship, it did not mean that she would ept someone to spread some rumor about her sister-inw. One look at the post would tell her that the person who posted this on the forum had the intention to smear Bai Xi Xi¡¯s reputation. Zhang Li Xue raised her head again and smiled. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about this. I know what to do.¡± She turned to grab her phone. Then, Zhang Li Xue called her brother and ask for his help to remove the post from the forum. Chapter 694 - 694 Her Lawyer 694 Her Lawyer In the morning, Bai Xi Xi did not walk to school like she used to do every morning. This time, her sister-inw decided to apany her to school and help her deal with the rumors. Even though the school had said that they will investigate this matter, Zhang Li Xue was still worried. The school was too slow to take action. If another rumor about Bai Xi Xi popped out, then, what will happen to her reputation? The school will definitely apologize once the truthes out. But was it enough? Bai Xi Xi could always transfer to another school where fewer people were trying to hurt her. However, Zhang Li Xue was aware that Bai Xi Xi wasfortable with Y City High School. Her friends were all there. Zhang Li Xue pulled over the vehicle into the parking spot and turned to her sister-inw. Seeing that Bai Xi Xi was looking out the window, Zhang Li Xue thought that the girl was afraid. She stretched her hand and held Bai Xi Xi¡¯s hand tightly. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. I¡¯m here.¡± Bai Xi Xi snapped out of her trance and turned to Zhang Li Xue with a faint smile on her face. ¡°Sister-inw, thank you.¡± ¡°Xi Xi, I¡¯m d that you told me about this.¡± The little girl she knew has now grown up. Zhang Li Xue was worried that Bai Xi Xi would hide things from her just because she did not want to be in trouble. But, seeing that Bai Xi Xi was still telling her about her problems made her happy. ..... Zhang Li Xue felt that Bai Xi Xi trusted her very much. ¡°Sister-inw, should we go in?¡± Bai Xi Xi asked. She looked out the window again to watch the students walking into the school building. She felt that it was better for them to go and meet her teacher sooner. She did not want to be the center of attention again when she walked in with her sister-inw. ¡°Let¡¯s just wait for a while.¡± Zhang Li Xue reached for her phone to check on something. ¡°There¡¯s someone else we have to wait.¡± Bai Xi Xi looked at her sister-inw inquiringly. However, her sister-inw only smiled without giving her any information. While they were waiting, Bai Xi Xi¡¯s phone did not stop buzzing. Bai Xi Xi looked at the phone screen and saw that there were a few messages from Lin Xiao Tong and the others. She clicked on Lin Xiao Tong¡¯s name and read her message. ¡°Xi Xi, where are you?¡± ¡°Are you noting to school?¡± ¡°Xi Xi, it¡¯s better if youe in a littleter.¡± Bai Xi Xi could imagine that Lin Xiao Tong was worried about her. Perhaps, a few of their ssmates were talking behind her back and Lin Xiao Tong was furious to hear them. After pondering about it for a while, Bai Xi Xi replied to Lin Xiao Tong¡¯s message. ¡°I¡¯m fine. I wille over in a bit. Xiao Tong, tell the others not to worry. I know what I have to do.¡± Before Lin Xiao Tong could send in her reply, Bai Xi Xi send another text. ¡°Xiao Tong, did Fu Chene to school?¡± ¡°He is here. A few people were unhappy with him, but he was not paying attention to them.¡± Bai Xi Xi thought about it for a while. ¡°Then, can you tell him to go to the teacher¡¯s office in a bit? Tell him that I will meet him there.¡± After exchanging messages with Lin Xiao Tong, Bai Xi Xi put her phone down. She nced at her sister-inw and saw the carefree look on her face. Bai Xi Xi did not know what her sister-inw was nning to do, but she decided to put her trust in her sister-inw. After waiting for a while, a red sports car appeared and parked in front of Zhang Li Xue¡¯s vehicle. The students who wereing to school could not help but nce at the expensive sports car a few more times. ¡°Well, he¡¯s here.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. She looked at Bai Xi Xi and spoke, ¡°Come on. We¡¯ll have to go now.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. She alighted from the car and waited at the side with her sister-inw. Then, a pair of long legs appeared from the sports car. Bai Xi Xi looked at the man¡¯s face and was surprised that it was someone she knew. ¡°Wei Zi Kai, you¡¯rete.¡± The tall and bespectacled man coughed. ¡°Sister, I had to stop by the office to grab a few documents.¡± He shifted his gaze to Bai Xi Xi and smiled. ¡°Hello, Little Xi Xi.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°Hello, Brother Zi Kai.¡± She looked at her sister-inw with an inquiring gaze, wondering why Wei Zi Kai came to her school as well. Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Xi Xi, Zi Kai is here today as yourwyer. Later, you don¡¯t need to speak. Just let Zi Kai handle everything, alright?¡± Bai Xi XI was surprised to know that her sister-inw nned to use Wei Zi Kai as herwyer. Then, would this matter be bigger? ¡°Zi Kai, have you prepared everything you need?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°Mmm... Sister, don¡¯t worry. Brother Yi Hai sent me some files as well. I have looked at it.¡± He looked at Bai Xi Xi and spoke, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. We will expose the person who creates this rumor about you.¡± Bai Xi Xi looked surprised. ¡°You already knew who did it?¡± Wei Zi Kai nodded. ¡°Mmm... Brother Yi Hai helped to investigatest night. He could trace that person from the ID name on the school forum. Little Xi Xi, this person should be someone in your ss.¡± Bai Xi Xi lowered her gaze. ¡°I know. I already have some suspicion.¡± Both Zhang Li Xue and Wei Zi Kai exchanged a look. ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Li Xue pped her hand once. ¡°Xi Xi, let¡¯s go in. We¡¯ll go and meet your teachers and talk to them.¡± Chapter 695 - 695 Here to Represent Bai Xi Xi 695 Here to Represent Bai Xi Xi Bai Xi Xi did not n on being the center of attention. However, as soon as she showed up at school, the students were unable to cast a few more nces at her. Her dating rumor was still a hot topic. Moreover, with the way Zhang Li Xue and Wei Zi Kai apanied her into the school was too eye-catching. The group of three marched to the teacher¡¯s office and met Fu Chen outside. ¡°ss Monitor!¡± Fu Chen walked over and looked at Bai Xi Xi with concern. ¡°Are you alright?¡± Last night, when everyone was still busy discussing his rtionship with Bai Xi Xi, Fu Chen was too busy to look after his siblings and monitor their homework. He did not know anything about the new rumor until he reached the school this morning. He noticed that the students were pointing and whispering about him. Then, it was Yan Li who told him what happened. When he heard about the rumor, Fu Chen was mostly worried about Bai Xi Xi. After staying at school for a while, he was aware of Bai Xi Xi¡¯s good reputation at school. She was pretty, had good results and the teachers liked her. She had helped him in school and his siblings seemed to like her too. Thinking that this girl was involved with some rumors made him feel very bad. Fu Chen did not want to ruin her reputation at school. ..... As their ssmates were discussing the rumor, Fu Chen tried to think of a solution that would help Bai Xi Xi and him both. He considered moving to another seat just to prove their innocence, However, was that good enough? Seeing Bai Xi Xi appear in front of him with the usual calmness finally made him feel at ease. Bai Xi Xi was always among the earliest to arrive at school. When he saw her empty table just now made him think that Bai Xi Xi chose to be absent because of the rumors. He worried that Bai Xi Xi would be too upset. Then, he would feel guilty as he was the person who she was gossiped with. Bai Xi Xi smiled. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Fu Chen was about to ask for Bai Xi Xi¡¯s n when he noticed the two adults standing beside her. He gave her an inquiring gaze, wondering about them. ¡°Xi Xi, who is this?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°Your ssmate?¡± She saw the handsome, tall boy in front of her and started to admire his long legs. Habitually, Zhang Li Xue began to wonder if this teenage boy would be interested to y basketball. ¡°Sister-inw, Brother Zi Kai, this is my ssmate, Fu Chen,¡± Bai Xi Xi introduced. ¡°Fu Chen, they are my family members.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes lit up. She had heard Fu Chen¡¯s name previously from her son. This was the person who had apanied her sons and sister-inw to y basketball in the park not too long ago. Zhang Li Xue took this chance to scrutinize Fu Chen and felt that this boy was good-looking. The mole under his eyes was especially eye-catching. Of course, no matter how good-looking Fu Chen was, he was not as good-looking as her Doctor Bai. But this was also the first time she was introduced to Bai Xi Xi¡¯s male friend. Naturally, she was a bit curious to know about Fu Chen. ¡°Hello.¡± Fu Chen greeted the adults politely. He thought about the rumor and wondered if their school was calling her guardian because of the rumor. ¡°Fu Chen, hello.¡± Both Zhang Li Xue and Wei Zi Kai greeted him at the same time. Wei Zi Kai stepped forward and spoke, ¡°Once we meet your teacher, both of you did not have to say anything. I will do the talking and make sure that the person who was spreading the gossip will pay for creating malicious rumors.¡± Fu Chen was surprised to hear Wei Zi Kai¡¯s words. He started to wonder about the young man¡¯s identity. Just with the way he was dressed up, Fu Chen could feel that the man¡¯s identity should not be too simple. ¡°Xi Xi, let¡¯s go and meet your teacher,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Bai Xi Xi nodded. She knocked on the door and entered to meet her homeroom teacher. Teacher Du was about to go and find Bai Xi Xi again because of the new rumor. Hearing that her guardian was also present, Teacher Du decided to go out and meet her. ¡°Hello.¡± Zhang Li Xue stretched her hand for a handshake. ¡°You are Bai Xi XI¡¯s homeroom teacher, Teacher Du?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Teacher Du gave a polite nod. ¡°I am Zhang Li Xue, Bai Xi Xi¡¯s sister-inw and also her guardian.¡± Zhang Li Xue smiled. ¡°Wee here to discuss the gossip that has been spreading on the school¡¯s forumst evening.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Teacher Du was about to invite Bai Xi Xi and her family into a private room when she realized that there was another man standing with Bai Xi Xi. ¡°This is...¡± Wei Zi Kai stepped forward. ¡°Hello, Teacher Du. My name is Wei Zi Kai. I am from Wei & Co.¡± He took out his business card and handed it over to the teacher with a smile. ¡°I am here to represent Bai Xi Xi.¡± Fu Chen was surprised to hear that Wei Zi Kai was awyer. He had thought that the man was a rtive of Bai Xi Xi. He would never have guessed that Bai Xi Xi would have awyer to help her deal with this matter. However, Fu Chen thought that this was also appropriate. After all, the rumor was targeting to ruin their reputation and the gossip among the students had turned malicious. Teacher Du took the card and the look on her face changed when she realized that the man in front of her was awyer. Her palm started to sweat. Teacher Du nced at the people in front of her again. Then, she led them to a private room before deciding to let someone call the principal over. Since awyer hade, Teacher Du felt that she would not be able to handle this matter alone. Chapter 696 - 696 Do You Recognize This Person? 696 Do You Recognize This Person? The Principal was still at home when he heard that a student was bringing over awyer to the school. He did not know what it was about but felt that it should be something big for awyer to get involved. On his way to the school, the principal; found out the story from one of the teachers and heard the rumors about Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen for the first time. Yesterday, Teacher Du was determined to handle things on her own. Therefore, the rumor did not reach his ears. The Principal saw the names of the students involved and started to panic. Bai Xi Xi... wasn¡¯t she rted to the Zhang family? There were not many people knew about this. But he was the principal. How can he not know about influential figures in his school? It took the Principal a while to process this information. Then, he started to wonder which person was stupid enough to cause trouble for this student. Taking a deep breath, the Principal asked the driver to drive faster and reach the school sooner. His mind whirled to think of a solution so that he would not offend any big figures. Teacher Du¡¯s expression lit up when she finally saw the Principal appear in front of her. She has been talking to both Zhang Li Xue and Wei Zi Kai for a while. Each time that she spent time with both of them made her grow anxious. ..... ¡°Principal, you are here!¡± Teacher Du stood up quickly. The Principal scanned the room to look at the people in front of him. His gaze fell on both Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen. Then, he looked at Teacher Du again. ¡°What is going on?¡± Zhang Li Xue stepped forward and spoke, ¡°Hello, Principal Mu.¡± She stretched her hand for a handshake. ¡°My name is Zhang Li Xue. I am Bai Xi Xi¡¯s guardian.¡± The light in Principal Mu¡¯s eyes flickered, realizing that the person who stood in front of him was a member of the Zhang family. However, he still put on a smile and shook hands with her. ¡°Hello.¡± His back was sweating. Zhang Li Xue nced at Wei Zi Kai and spoke, ¡°This is Wei Zi Kai, awyer from Wei & Co.¡± The corner of his lips began to twitch. Who did not know that Wei & Co was one of the bestw firms in Y City? Moreover, he happened to know that the Zhang family was very close to the Wei¡¯s. The Principal¡¯s headache wasing again. He really wanted to know who was that person who dared to mess up with Bai Xi Xi. Principal Mu turned to Teacher Du and asked her to exin what was going on again. It turned out that yesterday, someone spread a rumor that Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen were dating. Teacher Du had talked to them both and Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen both had rified their side of the story. However, someone decided to post a few photos of them on the school forumst evening. A lot of students had seen that photos before someone deleted them. ¡°Principal Mu, initially I don¡¯t n to get involved in this matter,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°However, this matter would hurt Bai Xi Xi¡¯s reputation in school. I can¡¯t stand still and do nothing. Someone had malicious intentions toward the two innocent kids. Letting that person go isn¡¯t that right. Principal Mu, I hope that you can understand the reason I had to get involved.¡± The principal had an understanding smile on his face. ¡°Of course. Miss Zhang, I understand.¡± He turned to Teacher Du and spoke, ¡°Teacher Du, how was your investigation?¡± ¡°Principal...¡± Teacher Du had an awkward look on her face. ¡°I am still investigating this matter. There were a lot of students and no one seemed to know where did the rumor started. No one wanted to confess anything.¡± The Principal shot an unhappy look at Teacher Du. Wei Zi Kai stepped up at this time and spoke, ¡°Principal Mu, creating rumor was one thing, but posting a few photos of Bai Xi Xi and Student Fu Chen on the school forum was wrong. A lot of people had seen those photos before the post was taken down.¡± The Principal looked at the screenshot of those photos posted on the forumst night and frowned. In his opinion, it was just a few photos of two ssmates walking home together. How was this a dating rumor and how did such a rumor be the talk among the students? With his experience as the principal at the school, Principal Mu had a feeling that someone was fanning the me behind the scene. And this person was determined to smear Student Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen¡¯s reputation. After all, the school did not allow students to date. Principal Mu nced at Teacher Du again and asked, ¡°Teacher Du, do we know who posted these photos on the school forum? Bring that person over.¡± Teacher Du hesitated. ¡°Principal Mu, our IT Department had tried to look into this matter but could not find that person. It seemed that the person had created a fake ount to post this rumor about Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen. Principal Mu had an impatient look on his face. He knew that if this matter was not resolved today, it would only cause trouble for him and the school. ¡°Principal Mu, don¡¯t worry. We already knew the person who posted those photos on the school forum,¡± Wei Zi Kai said. He took out a stack of papers and spoke, ¡°Last night, we managed to trace back the post and found that it was posted from a nearby inte cafe.¡± Of course, the person who did the work was Zhang Yi Hai. ¡°We looked at the inte cafe¡¯s CCTV and found that person.¡± Wei Zi Kai ced the documents on the table to let the principal and Teacher Du take a look. ¡°Principal Mu, Teacher Du, do you recognize this person?¡± Teacher Du¡¯s expression changed when she looked at the photos. ¡°This... This is my student. Jian Chi.¡± Principal Mu narrowed his eyes. ¡°Then, what are you waiting for? Go and call Student Jian Chi over and ask him what is going on!¡± Chapter 697 - 697 The Evidence was Right in Front of Him 697 The Evidence was Right in Front of Him Jian Chi was surprised when it was announced that the Principal wanted to see him. He stood up from his seat under his ssmates¡¯ gaze with a confused look on his face. A few of his close friends were asking what was going on, but this was something that Jian Chi could not answer. Jian Chi left the ssroom and followed the teacher to the private room. On his way there, Jian Chi could not stop wondering just why the principal wanted to meet him. A lot of thoughts came to his mind, but he would not be sure about it until he meet the principal. Jian Chi looked at Teacher An who was escorting him to see the principal and asked, ¡°Teacher An, do you know the reason the principal wanted to see me?¡± The teacher nced at him briefly before he retracted his gaze again. ¡°No. The principal did not tell me. Just that, he might have something important to talk to you about.¡± The teacher had heard of the reason Jian Chi was called over, however, he felt that it was better if Jian Chi figured out the reason himself when he met the principal. Teacher An cast a few nces at Jian Chi while the student was pondering over the reason over and over again. He thought that Jian Chi looked like a sensible student. Who would have thought that he would do such a thing as tarnishing his ssmates¡¯ names? After a while, the two of them finally arrived at the private room. ..... Teacher An stood aside and looked at Jian Chi. ¡°You can go in. The principal should be waiting for you inside.¡± Jian Chi nodded at the teacher politely. ¡°Teacher An, thank you.¡± He inhaled a deep breath and knocked on the door. ¡°Come in.¡± Hearing the principal¡¯s voice, Jian Chi pushed the door open and stepped inside. The look on his face froze upon noticing that there were quite a few people in the room. Jian Chi swept his gaze around the room and finally realized that Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen were also around. When he did not see them in the ssroom earlier, Jian Chi thought that the two of them were too scared to show up in school after their photos were published in the school forum. Before the photos were taken down, Jian Chi had the pleasure to read the students scolding the two of them. He thought that the two would be embarrassed to go to school. Then, what were they doing here? His gaze finally fell on the adults in the room. Seeing the way the principal was looking at him made his heart skip a beat. Jian Chi felt that he knew the reason the Principal was looking for him, but he was having a hard time epting it. He refused to believe that someone would know that he was the one who posted the photos on the school forum. After all, he had used a fake ount and had even posted them in an inte cafe. Jian Chi felt that he had done enough to conceal his track. He did not believe that someone would know what he has done. His gaze shifted to the two adults he had never seen before. Suddenly, his body started to shiver in fear. Jian Chi felt that the woman beside Bai Xi Xi¡¯s gaze was especially unfriendly. If felt as if he had done something wrong. Forcing a smile, Jian Chi then turned to the principal again and spoke, ¡°Principal Mu, you called me over?¡± The principal looked him up and down with an unfriendly look on his face. When he recalled what Jian Chi had done, the principal be unhappy again, especially knowing that this boy dared to make trouble with someone from the Zhang family. ¡°You are student Jian Chi?¡± The principal asked. ¡°Principal Mu, it¡¯s me.¡± ¡°Come here.¡± Principal Mu waved his hand, motioning for Jian Chi to step closer. Then, he pointed at the documents lined on the table. ¡°Take a look at these and exin to me what happened.¡± Jian Chi walked over to take a look. His eyes fell on the first paper on the table. Then, the smile on his face froze upon seeing the screenshot of the post he made on the forumst night. His heartbeat elerated. Then, Jian Chi looked at the next paper which included a few data that he did not understand. On thest paper was a photo of him. He could see him walking into an inte cafe and sitting behind one of theputers. Coincidentally, there was a CCTV behind him. Because of that, the photo could capture what was on his screen. It was the school¡¯s forum. He could feel Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen¡¯s prating gaze on him. But he did not have the courage to look at them. Principal Mu kept his eyes on Jian Chi as he studied the photos. ¡°Jian Chi, can you exin to me what is going on?¡± Jian Chi raised his head again in fear. He nced at his homeroom teacher, hoping that she would help in this situation. ¡°Principal Mu, I don¡¯t understand.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t understand?¡± Principal Mu¡¯s anger rose. He thought that if Jian Chi would confess his mistake, he might not be so angry. Seeing that the boy wanted to keep pretending made him furious. The evidence was right in front of him, but the boy still wanted to y dumb. If it was not because of the guests who presented the room, Principal Mu would really want to smash something in anger. He gritted his teeth and spat, ¡°Then, I will help you to understand! Jian Chi, the person who posted those rumors on the school¡¯s forumst evening was you, wasn¡¯t it? Those rumors circting in school yesterday were also done by you, right?¡± ¡°Principal Mu, it¡¯s not me.¡± ¡°You still wanted to deny it. There is evidence!¡± Principal Mu was getting angrier. ¡°Jian Chi, you better tell us the truth. Otherwise, you will have to face thew for spreading malicious rumors about Student Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen.¡± Chapter 698 - 698 Apologize! 698 Apologize! Jian Chi¡¯s palm started to sweat. He raised his head to look at the adults and saw that everyone was looking at him with their scrutinizing eyes. He definitely did not expect that he would be caught so early and easily. Yesterday, he let his friends spread rumors about Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen. Seeing that their teachers were not taking any action other than giving an announcement made him feel that their teachers did not care about it at all. Jian Chi thought that he wanted to make things bigger and decided to post on the school forum. However, he did not expect that the post would be taken down after a few hours. But fortunately, many students had seen the photos and a lot of people scolded them both. He thought that today, the teachers were not going to do anything as well. But, who would have thought that he would be called by the principal for this? ¡°Jian Chi!¡± Principal Mu shouted his name loud and clear, startling him. ¡°You should apologize!¡± Jian Chi pursed his lips. Of course, he was not willing to apologize! He did not think that he had done anything wrong. Fu Chen stepped out and looked at the Principal with calm eyes, ¡°Principal Mu, may I ask him a question?¡± ..... The principal nced at Zhang Li Xue before nodding to Fu Chen. ¡°Sure. Go ahead.¡± Fu Chen stopped in front of Jian Chi and asked, ¡°Why are you doing this? Jian Chi, both Bai Xi Xi and I never had an enmity with you. Why do you want to create rumors about us this way?¡± Jian Chi sneered. ¡°Was it really a rumor? It was a fact that the two of you are walking home together, wasn¡¯t it? If it was not because the two of you were in a rtionship, why would you both be walking in the park together?¡± Principal Mu stared at Jian Chi in anger. Jian Chi¡¯s words, wasn¡¯t he already admitted that he was responsible for those rumors? And this boy was still unwilling to admit that he had made a mistake! ¡°Bai Xi Xi¡¯s house is quite close to mine. What is wrong if we walked home together?¡± Fu Chen saw that Jian Chi did not seem to believe his words. He turned to Teacher Du and spoke, ¡°If you don¡¯t believe it, you can check with Teacher Du.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Their house was quite close,¡± Teacher Du said. ¡°Bai Xi Xi would have to walk past Fu Chen¡¯s housing area before she would reach her house.¡± Teacher Du remembered that this was the reason she had asked Bai Xi Xi to send a few notes to Fu Chen. Meanwhile, Jian Chi still did not think that their rtionship was that simple. ¡°Jian Chi, since you have admitted that you have spread those rumors, you have to apologize to both Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen,¡± Teacher Du tried to coax the boy. After all, Jian Chi was still her student. Jian Chi pursed his lips, not wanting to say a word. There was a long silence in the room. Knock! Knock! The knocking sound on the door broke the silence between them. The door was pushed open and a tall, middle-aged man entered the room. Jian Chi subconsciously took a step back when he saw the man. He lowered his gaze, not daring to meet with the man¡¯s eyes. The man swept his gaze at everyone in the room. There was a look of surprise in his eyes when he saw Zhang Li Xue. However, he quickly hid his feelings away. His eyes stopped at Jian Chi for a few seconds. Then, he turned to look at the Principal. ¡°Good morning, Principal Mu.¡± Principal Mu looked at the man with an inquiring look in his eyes. ¡°You...¡± ¡°I am Jian Xuan.¡± The man paused to look at Jian Chi. ¡°Jian Chi¡¯s father.¡± Principal Mu put on a smile on his face. ¡°So, you are Jian Chi¡¯s father. Please,e in and have a seat.¡± Bai Xi Xi looked at the older man up and down. Jian Chi¡¯s face resembled this man a lot, but Bai Xi Xi thought that their temperament was not the same. Jian Chi¡¯s father seemed a lot calmer. ¡°It was Jian Chi¡¯s homeroom teacher who called me toe over. Principal Mu, may I know what is going on?¡± Jian Xuan asked. He looked at his son again. ¡°Did my son cause you any trouble?¡± Principal Mu nced at Jian Chi. Then, he started to exin what was going on and what Jian Chi had done. Jian Xuan¡¯s eyes lit with anger. However, the man remained calm until Principal Mu finished what he wanted to say. His gaze fell on Jian Chi again when he heard that there was evidence of his wrongdoing. Once the principal had finished what he wanted to say, Jian Xuan turned to look at his son again. ¡°Jian Chi, you should apologize to your friends.¡± ¡°Dad!¡± He narrowed his eyes and repeated in his deep voice, ¡°Apologize!¡± Jian Chi gritted his teeth tightly. However, he was still not willing to say a word to apologize to both Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen. Moreover, he did not want to bow down to Fu Chen. But, under his father¡¯s line of gaze, Jian Chi had no other choice but to apologize. Otherwise, the person who would be in trouble was him. Jian Chi could almost guess what will happen to him once he go back home. Taking a deep breath, Jian Chi turned to both Fu Chen and Bai Xi Xi slowly and spoke, ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± His eyes narrowed. He was not willing to do this. ¡°Principal Mu, this isn¡¯t enough.¡± Zhang Li Xue stepped up. ¡°This student had made rumors about Bai Xi Xi and Student Fu Chen, smearing their reputation.¡± Jian Xuan looked up with a faint smile on his face. ¡°Mrs. Bai, then, what is it that you suggest?¡± Zhang Li Xue was not surprised that Jian Chi¡¯s father would recognize her. ¡°Jian Chi needed to make a public apology in front of everyone in school. Otherwise, I won¡¯t be able to let this go.¡± Jian Chi inhaled a deep breath upon hearing her words. A public apology in front of everyone? No. This was something that he cannot do! Chapter 699 - 699 His Public Apology 699 His Public Apology Unfortunately for Jian Chi, no matter how unwilling he was to apologize to both Fu Chen and Bai Xi Xi, he had no other choice but to listen to his father¡¯smand. During recess, Jian Chi headed to the cafeteria under his father¡¯s watchful eyes and stood at the center of the space, preparing for his public apology. His hand was gripping the microphone in his hand tightly. A lot of students paused when they saw him there, standing without doing anything. Their curiosity heightened when they saw the principal¡¯s appearance as well as a few adults in the cafeteria as well. They could not stop guessing what was going on and started to whisper among themselves. Jian Chi¡¯s face turned pale, noticing the way his friends were looking at him. It was humiliating! However, this only made his anger towards Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen rose. He made a promise to himself that he was not going to let both of them get away easily. ¡°You can speak now,¡± Jian Xuan nudged his son¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Go on. The sooner you apologized, the sooner this will end.¡± ¡°Dad¡ª¡± ..... ¡°It¡¯s either you apologize or you should forget about getting any allowances for a year.¡± ¡°Dad!¡± ¡°Go on.¡± Jian Chi gritted his teeth. He raised his head to look at his friends before he lowered his head again. Taking a deep breath, Jian Chi finally opened his mouth and apologize to both Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen. ¡°Yesterday, there were some rumors surrounding student Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen,¡± Jian Chi said. ¡°I am here to confess that the person who started the rumor was me.¡± There were loud gasps around the hall. Then, the students started to discuss this matter. No one would expect that the person who started the rumor would be Jian Chi. Even those who were close to him did not expect that Jian Chi was the one who started the rumor. When they heard him speak about the rumor, everyone assumed that Jian Chi should have heard the rumor from somewhere else. ¡°The person who posted the misleading photos on the school forum was also me.¡± Jian Chi closed his eyes, not daring to look at the people around him. He could hear the voices, talking about him. ¡°It was a thoughtless act and I realized that this joke has gotten too far.¡± Bai Xi Xi snickered upon hearing his words. In the end, Jian Chi told everyone that what he was doing was merely a joke. Was he hoping that the students would forgive him easily because of his intention? ¡°For that...¡± Jian Chi paused and hesitated. He was not willing to continue, but his father was nudging him on his waist. His hands on both sides tightened into fists. ¡°I apologize.¡± He turned to look in the direction where Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen were standing. ¡°Bai Xi Xi, Fu Chen, I am sorry. I hope that you both could forgive me for making such a joke. I promise that I won¡¯t do this thing again in the future.¡± Then, he bent forward, bowing in their direction to show his sincerity in his apology. Zhang Li Xue shifted his gaze to her sister-inw and spoke, ¡°Xi Xi, Fu Chen, what do you think?¡± Bai Xi Xi was obviously not satisfied with Jian Chen¡¯s apology. In others¡¯ eyes, he might look sincere. But Bai Xi Xi knew best that there was not an ounce of sincerity in his apology. ¡°It¡¯s enough,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°As long as he could clear my name and Fu Chen, this is enough.¡± Bai Xi Xi obviously did not want to create more trouble for her sister-inw. As long as the other students knew that she and Fu Chen were innocent, then, she would be satisfied. Moreover, if they did not ept Jian Chi¡¯s apology now, the other students would think that they were being difficult. Jian Chi might be a troublemaker, but he also had a lot of fans. Bai Xi Xi only wished that she could pass high school in peace. Seeing that Bai Xi Xi did not have anything to say, Fu Chen decided to ept Jian Chi¡¯s apology as well. With that, both Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen left the cafeteria and followed Zhang Li Xue to the teacher¡¯s room again. ... After he was made to apologize to Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen, Jian Chi naturally did not dare to stay in school for a long time and listen to what others might say to him. Fortunately, his father talked to Teacher Du and asked for him to be released from school earlier. Although Jian Chi was still afraid of his father, he was more concerned about what everyone at school will say about him. For someone like Jian Chi, his face was the most important of all. Once he gathered his belongings, Jian Chi left the ss without saying a word to his friends. He followed his father to the vehicle and paused when his father suddenly stopped on his track. Before Jian Chi could figure out what his father wanted to do, a loud and heavy p fell on his cheek. The p was so hard that it made him stagger a few steps backward. There was a metallic taste in his mouth, but Jian Chi could not say a word about it. He should have known that his father would be angry. But, Jian Chi did not think that his father would hit him the moment they leave school. ¡°You have embarrassed me!¡± Jian Xuan spoke angrily. ¡°Spreading rumors about your friends and getting caught for it. Jian Chi, what were you thinking about?¡± Jian Chi pursed his lips. He knew that answering would only make his father angrier. ¡°Of all those people in school, you chose to offend someone from the Zhang family!¡± Jian Xuan spoke. ¡°Jian Chi, do you know that if the Zhang family was not happy, our family might not be able to survive in this city?¡± The Zhang family might be involved in the hotel industry, but their connection was wide. This was the reason Jian Xuan was afraid of offending them. ¡°Dad? The Zhang family? I didn¡¯t¡ª¡± ¡°Your ssmate, Bai Xi Xi is a rtive of Zhang¡¯s family. Don¡¯t you know this?¡± Jian Chi¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. He had thought that the rumors about Bai Xi Xiing from a reputable family was merely a rumor. He did not think that they were true. It was then that Jian Chi understood the reason his father has been so angry. ¡°I will arrange for you to be transferred to another school,¡± Jian Xuan decided. ¡°Dad. I have my friends¡ª¡± ¡°Otherwise, do you want to stay in this school and further embarrass yourself?¡± Jian Xuan sneered. ¡°No. This time, you will have no choice but to listen to me.¡± Chapter 700 - 700 An Important Person 700 An Important Person Once the matter was resolved, Wei Zi Kai left the school building and headed to work. Meanwhile, Zhang Li Xue decided to stay for a while to talk to both Teacher Du and the principal. She thanked them for their cooperation and apologized for the inconvenience. This matter was supposed to be among the children and the school was supposed to take action. However, Zhang Li Xue simply could not sit still and watch as Bai Xi Xi was being bullied. Zhang Li Xue knew that the principal and the other teachers were going to be unhappy that a guardian wasing to the school while bringing awyer with her. Because of this, Zhang Li Xue stayed for a while with the teachers and promised to sponsor some equipment that the school might need just to make the school happier. Bai Xi Xi was no longer in trouble with her ssmate and Zhang Li Xue did not want her sister-inw to be in trouble with her teachers or the school next. Zhang Li Xue was finally at ease when she saw the happy look on the principal¡¯s and the teacher¡¯s faces before she left. Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen walked her to the entrance to send her out. Just as they reached the basketball court behind the school building, Zhang Li Xue turned to Bai Xi Xi again and smiled. ¡°Alright. I¡¯m guessing that your ssmate would not bother you again the next time. But if he ever does something again, Xi Xi, you have to tell me, you know?¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded obediently. ¡°Sister-inw, I know.¡± ..... ¡°That...¡± Fu Chen hesitated as he looked at the woman in front of him. He heard that Bai Xi Xi had addressed her as ¡®Sister-in-Law¡¯, but Fu Chen was still pondering how he should properly address Zhang Li Xue. After thinking about it for a while, Fu Chen finally made up his mind. ¡°Mrs. Bai.¡± ¡°Yes?¡± ¡°Thank you for your help today,¡± Fu Chen spoke. He nced at Bai Xi Xi and continued, ¡°Otherwise, ss Monitor might be implicated because of me.¡± ¡°Oh? What do you mean by your words.¡± Fu Chen cleared his throat. Meeting Zhang Li Xue¡¯s gaze made him a little anxious. ¡°Just that... Student Jian Chi and I had a few misunderstandings. I¡¯m afraid that ss Monitor became his target because he wanted to get me.¡± Zhang Li Xue was amused. She already heard from Bai Xi Xi about Jian Chi yesterday. The boy was the sort of person who could not ept it when someone was better than him. When he could not defeat that person, he would choose to suppress that person using other methods instead. Zhang Li Xue did not think that Fu Chen have to thank her. After all, she was doing everything for Bai Xi Xi. But seeing that he was thanking her sincerely, Zhang Li Xue decided to ept his thanks. ¡°Then, you are wee.¡± Fu Chen heaved a breath of relief. The smile on his face became a little lighter as well. ¡°I heard from my sons that you and your siblings were apanying him to y basketball,¡± Zhang Li Xue said. ¡°My sons loved basketball. Fu Chen, when you are free, I hope that you can apany them to y a little more. It¡¯s always good for them to make friends.¡± ¡°Your sons?¡± Zhang Li Xue nodded. ¡°Mmm... Bai Xiang and Zhang Qi Lin.¡± It was then that Fu Chen recalled that Bai Xi Xi had introduced the two boys as her nephews. ¡°Of course.¡± Fu Chen nodded. ¡°Mrs. Bai, you don¡¯t have to worry about this. As long as they wanted to, I can apany them to y.¡± He enjoyed ying basketball with the boys. Although they were young, their skills were quite good. In fact, each time that he yed with them, he was the one who would learn a trick or two from them. Fu Chen could see that the boys had practiced a lot to get to where they were now. Seeing that Zhang Li Xue seemed to have a few things to talk to Bai Xi Xi, Fu Chen decided to leave first. The moment his figure could no longer be seen, Zhang Li Xue turned to Bai Xi Xi again and smiled. ¡°Xi Xi, I did not expect that Student Fu Chen is quite good-looking.¡± Bai Xi Xi stared at her sister-inw without saying a word. ¡°Of course, your brother is more handsome than Fu Chen.¡± Zhang Li Xue said. Bai Xi Xi¡¯s lips twitched when she saw the love-struck look on her sister-inw¡¯s face. ¡°Fu Chen seemed like a good person too,¡± Zhang Li Xuemented. ¡°I am suddenly curious about his skills in basketball.¡± Bai Xi Xi lowered her gaze. ¡°Anyway, he¡¯s not as good as you.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. She stretched her hand and patted the teenage girl on her head. ¡°Alright. Xi Xi, do you need me to pick you up after school?¡± ¡°Sister-inw, I will be fine,¡± Bai Xi Xi spoke. ¡°I already took too much of your time. I¡¯m sure that you have a lot of things to do as well.¡± Zhang Li Xue chuckled. ¡°What are you talking about? Xi Xi, you¡¯re an important person for me. You¡¯re my family. No matter how long you need me, I will always be by your side.¡± Hearing her sister-inw¡¯s words made Bai Xi Xi touched. Somehow, this incident made her recall an old memory. That time, she was bullied at school and no one seemed to want to take her side. The teacher seemed to believe her words, but at the same time, she was afraid of her bullies. Bai Xi Xi remembered the feeling when she was forced to hold back her tears. She did not want her brother to be called to school when he was already busy with his work. Later, it was her sister-inw who showed up and fought with her bullies¡¯ parents. Bai Xi Xi could feel just how she would be protected under her sister-inw¡¯s arms. Chapter 701 - 701 Transfer to Another School 701 Transfer to Another School After he was made to apologize to both Fu Chen and Bai Xi Xi, Jian Chi no longer showed up at school. Later, Teacher Du came to the ss and announced that Jian Chi was going to transfer to another school. His family was nning to go abroad for work matters and Jian Chi would go with them. Everyone was surprised to hear this news. No one expected that Jian Chi would suddenly move to another school, especially as they were now in their final year. If Jian Chi waited for a bit, then, everyone would be able to graduate together. However, his friends understood why Jian Chi chose to transfer to another school on short notice. Jian Chi should feel embarrassed after creating that rumor about Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen. He could no longer face them and chose to transfer to another school. The farther he could go, the better. Bai Xi Xi felt that the atmosphere in her ss was a little rxing without Jian Chi. Anyway, she had never liked that boy for his attitude. School ended and as usual, Bai Xi Xi would make a trip to the teacher¡¯s office to send her ssmates¡¯ work to their teacher. She talked to Teacher Du for a while before she turned around and leave. Bai Xi XI appreciated that Teacher Du¡¯s treatment towards her has always been the same. Initially, she was a little worried that Teacher Du was going to find her unpleasing in letting her sister-inw be involved and had even called awyer to settle the problem. Fortunately, Teacher Du had always treated her the same. ..... After leaving the teacher¡¯s office, Bai XI Xi used the path that led her to the basketball court. As soon as she came closer, Bai Xi Xi could hear the sound of the ball against the floor. On the basketball court, the team was practicing hard. Meanwhile, Fu Chen was watching them from the corner. His hands gripped the fence tightly as he was watching the practice agitatedly. Bai Xi Xi swept her gaze around the ce and noticed that there were not a lot of girls surrounding the ce. In the past, there would always be a group of girls who came to watch the basketball practice for Jian Chen. But now that the boy they liked was no longer around, the girls stopped showing up during the team¡¯s practice. Bai Xi Xi shifted her gaze to the team on the court. Her brow furrowed upon noticing how the team seemed to be struggling. In the past, Jian Chi was always around. That boy was the sort of person who liked the limelight and would let his team pass the ball to him, letting him do all the scoring. But now that Jian Chi was no longer around, the boys were finding it hard to find their rhythm. Bai Xi Xi felt that if the team had to y against another team, they would definitely lose. This is what Jian Chi had done to his team. Everyone became too dependent on him that they could not do anything without him around. Seeing the team¡¯s skill almost made Bai Xi Xi cursed. Look, even their passing was terrible. The team did not seem to have an understanding among their members. In the past, they only understood Jian Chi alone. After watching them for a while, Bai Xi Xi finally thought that she had seen enough. Her gaze met with Fu Chen who stood at the corner just as she was about to turn around and leave the basketball court. Bai Xi Xi could see that Fu Chen seemed to have something to talk to her about, but since there as quite a few people around to watch the team¡¯s practice, they both decided not to approach each other. It was not that long ago that they were rumored to be together. Fu Chen and Bai Xi Xi both did not want to get involved with another gossip. They both find that it was too troublesome to deal with what people might say about them. Most of the basketball yers were close friends with Jian Chi. Therefore, both of them were careful not to be seen by them, afraid that they might want to get revenge for Jian Chi. It was Fu Chen who first retracted his gaze away. The two of them continued to watch the practice in silence while keeping their distance. After a while, Bai Xi Xi finally turned around to leave. She felt that watching the team training was too tiring. She left the school building and walked back home, using the same path she usually took. As she reached a corner, Bai Xi Xi caught the sight of Fu Chen who was walking behind her while keeping his distance. Seeing him almost made herugh. She seemed to notice that Fu Chen would keep his eyes on her from a distance. However, he was too scared to talk to her. She recalled that earlier, Fu Chen seemed to have something to talk to her about After thinking about it for a while, Bai Xi Xi decided to make a turn. Instead of heading home, Bai Xi Xi decided to stop by the ice cream shop. If he wanted to talk to her, Fu Chen could always stop by the ice cream shop as well. When she arrived, there were not many customers around. Bai Xi Xi entered the shop and looked at the selection of ice cream behind the ss. From the corner of her eyes, Bai Xi Xi could see Fu Chen entering the ice cream shop as well. Without ncing at him, Bai Xi Xi spoke, ¡°Why don¡¯t you choose an ice cream as well? This time, it would be my treat.¡± Then, she looked up and smiled. Fu Chen seemed embarrassed when Bai Xi Xi turned around to look at him. From her words, he could figure out that Bai Xi Xi had long noticed his presence. And he thought that he was being too careful. ¡°You have something to talk to me?¡± Bai Xi Xi tilted her head to one side. ¡°Let¡¯s talk while we eat.¡± Chapter 702 - 702 Joining the School’s Basketball Team? 702 Joining the School¡¯s Basketball Team? Fu Chen wanted to leave. But after seeing that Bai Xi Xi had already ordered her ice cream and was waiting for him, Fu Chen randomly pointed at a vor. Before Bai Xi Xi could pay for the ice cream, Fu Chen had taken out his phone and let the staff scan his code. When he turned to Bai Xi Xi again, Fu Chen could sense that the girl was unhappy. ¡°Why are you paying for the ice creams?¡± Bai Xi Xi frowned. ¡°I told you that this time, it would be my treat.¡± Fu Chen had paid for her ice creams a few times. Bai Xi Xi was embarrassed to let Fu Chen pay for her ice cream again. After all, she did notck of money. Fu Chen had a helpless look on his face. ¡°It¡¯s a habit. Next time, you can pay.¡± Bai Xi Xi pursed her lips. Then, she took her cup of ice cream and walked over to seat further inside the store. The air conditioner was blowing gently. The temperature was hot outside and staying inside the store made her feelfortable. Fu Chen swept his gaze around before taking a seat across from Bai Xi Xi. Thest time, someone saw them together and created a rumor that they were dating. Because of that, Fu Chen wanted to be extra careful when he was with Bai Xi Xi. He was afraid that someone might see them and create another rumor. ..... Seeing that there was no one around, Fu Chen finally let out a breath of relief. Of course, Bai Xi Xi noticed the way he behaved. She could not help thinking that Fu Chen was such a strange man. Lowering her gaze, Bai Xi Xi started to eat her ice cream. The taste of mango ice cream was refreshing. Once the sweet vor coated her tongue, Bai Xi Xi could not help but smile. Then, she looked at Fu Chen again and saw that he had not touched his mint-vored ice cream. ¡°Are you not going to eat your ice cream? It¡¯s going to melt soon.¡± Hearing her voice, Fu Chen snapped out of his trance and started to scoop some ice cream into his mouth. His brow furrowed as the cold taste touched his tongue. Fu Chen checked his ice cream again and finally realized that he had ordered a cup of mint-vored ice cream. Just now, he was not paying attention and had ordered at random. He did not mind eating mint-vored ice cream, but it was not something that he would usually order. However, since he had already ordered and paid for them, Fu Chen had no other choice but to eat them. ¡°What is it that you wanted to say to me? ¡± Bai Xi Xi asked. She recalled the way Fu Chen has been standing by the basketball court after school today and spoke, ¡°Are you thinking about joining the school¡¯s basketball team?¡± Fu Chen was surprised that Bai Xi Xi managed to guess his intention. ¡°I have thought about it.¡± A smile that did not reach his eyes appeared on his lips. ¡°Butst time, the team had rejected my application.¡± ¡°So, you¡¯re not going to try and apply again?¡± Fu Chen ate his ice cream and bit at his spoon. Then, he looked at Bai Xi Xi again. ¡°Do you think that they will ept me?¡± ¡°Your skill is quite good. Why wouldn¡¯t they reject you?¡± Bai Xi Xi asked. ¡°Thest time they rejected you, it was only because of Jian Chi. Since he did not like you, the others decided not to ept you as well.¡± Fu Chenughed. Until now, he did not understand what sort of enmity did he have with Jian Chi. He had only transferred to Y City High School. Prior to that, Fu Chen was sure that he had never met Jian Chi before. Bai Xi Xi sighed. ¡°Jian Chi was the sort of person who could not see that others were better than him. You have been quite popr ever since you moved to our school, especially among girls. Because of that, Jian Chi did not like you.¡± The smile on his face gradually disappeared. Fu Chen had never thought that this was the reason Jian Chi was always hostile toward him. ¡°Thest time he asked you to y a basketball match with him, it was only because he wanted to humiliate you,¡± Bai Xi Xi continued. ¡°You should have noticed how most girls had stopped being around you after you lost.¡± Of course, Fu Chen remembered that day clearly. He was just happy that someone had asked him to y basketball. Fu Chen wanted to show off his skill. However, his teammates were not that good. He was ying the game alone against Jian Chi and his team. It turned out that everything was what Jian Chi had nned. He wanted him to lose badly and he did just that. He could still remember how embarrassed he was when he lost. Of course, Fu Chen knew that his teammates could not match Jian Chi. But Fu Chen had never thought that Jian Chi wanted to embarrass him. He kept thinking that perhaps he had lost because he was being overconfident. Fu Chen thought that he has been very naive. He wondered if that was the reason Jian Chi had rejected him when he asked to join the basketball team. ¡°Now that Jian Chi was not around, I don¡¯t think the basketball team would reject you again,¡± Bai Xi Xi continued. ¡°You should have realized that the team was bad without Jian Chi around. With their current state, they would lose badly. They will have no other choice but to ept you in their team.¡± Fu Chen hesitated. Listening to Bai Xi Xi¡¯s words made him wonder if he should go and ask again if he could join the team. But, he was also afraid that he would be rejected again. ¡°Fu Chen, I have seen the way you yed and believe that you would be a good addition to the team,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°You really should go and join them.¡± Chapter 703 - 703 I Happen to Like Reading Books 703 I Happen to Like Reading Books Bai Xi Xi was surprised to find that her brother was at home that weekend. When she walked into the dining room, her brother was watching as Bai Jing Jing ate her porridge. The little girl looked quite happy as she spooned the porridge into her mouth. Bai Jing Jing was very careful not to drop the porridge on her table. Seeing how her lips were smeared with the porridge made Bai Xi Xi smile. After a while, Bai Jing Jing finally noticed her presence. She put down her spoon and smiled brightly. ¡°Aunt!¡± Bai Xi Xiughed. Each time that Bai Jing Jing saw her, this little girl would shout out ¡®Aunt¡¯ in her sweet voice. ¡°Xi Xi, good morning,¡± Bai Qi greeted his little sister. ¡°I made some porridge for breakfast and there was also some meat buns. Do you want to eat now?¡± She walked over to Bai Jing Jing¡¯s side and kissed the little girl on the cheek. Then, Bai Xi Xi raised her head and spoke, ¡°It¡¯s alright. I¡¯ll wait for Bai Xiang and Qi Lin first.¡± Before she came downstairs, Bai Xi Xi could already hear the boys¡¯ voices. It was the weekend and the boys wanted to sleep a little more. However, their mother was urging them to wake up and take a shower quickly. Bai Xi Xi walked into the kitchen and poured herself some warm milk. Then, she returned to the dining area to apany her niece while she ate. ..... The little girl saw that her aunt was not eating and wanted to feed her with some of her porridge. ¡°Aunt! For you. Eat!¡± ¡°No, Jing Jing should eat more,¡± Bai Xi Xi coaxed. ¡°This way, you can grow up faster and y with your brothers.¡± The little girl pondered over her words. She understood that she wanted to grow up faster and y. Then, Bai Jing Jing started to eat her food again. ¡°Is everything alright at school?¡± Bai Xi Xi turned to her brother when she heard her brother¡¯s question. ¡°Mmm... Everything is good. Brother, don¡¯t worry about me.¡± Thest time she had a problem with Jian Chi, her sister-inw had mentioned this matter to her brother once the problem was settled. Although her brother did not say anything to her, Bai Xi Xi knew that her brother was worried. ¡°How can I not worry about you? You¡¯re my sister.¡± Bai Xi Xi lowered her head and smiled. Although her brother was married and had a few kids, he would never stop worrying and caring for her. Bai Xi Xi thought that she was quite lucky to have a brother like him. The siblings chatted a bit about her school while watching Bai Jing Jing eat. Bai Qi was finally at ease when he heard that his sister had a good time at school. Bai Qi was never worried about his sister¡¯s academics. He knew that his sister studied hard and was an excellent student. Each year, Bai Qi would have the chance to watch as his sister brought home a trophy for her excellent grade in school. However, he would often worry that she did not get along with her ssmates. Growing up, Bai Xi Xi did not have a lot of friends. Bai Qi thought that perhaps, it might be because they would often move around when she was a little girl. This was why he was worried when his wife told him about the rumor about his sister at school. Fortunately, the matter was resolved peacefully. Soon, the brothers walked into the room with their mother. As everyone gathered around, the family started to have their breakfast. Bai Qi exchanged a gaze with his wife before announcing that the family will make a trip to S Country for the next school holiday. It has been a while since Bai Qi had visited his family¡¯s grave and he wanted to let them know that he now had a daughter called Bai Jing Jing. Of course, the brothers were happy, knowing that the family was going to travel. Bai Jing Jing saw that her elder brother was cheering happily and decided to join him as well even though she could not understand what was going on. After having their breakfast, Bai Xi Xi headed to her room to read her books. It might be a while before the next test, but Bai Xi Xi always wanted to get ready earlier. Knock! Knock! The knocking sound on her door made Bai Xi Xi look up. Soon, Bai Xiang entered her room with the usual sheepish smile on his face. Seeing the look on his face made Bai Xi Xi chuckle. Knowing Bai Xiang for so long, how can Bai Xi Xi not be able to guess that this boy came to find her for something? However, Bai Xi Xi nned to pretend as if she did not understand anything. ¡°Bai Cai? What is it? Do you need help studying? Come over and sit with me. I will help you with your homework.¡± Bai Xiang heaved a long sigh. ¡°Aunt, aren¡¯t you tired of studying for a long time?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not tiring. I happen to like reading books.¡± Bai Xiang looked at his aunt in frustration. ¡°Aunt, reading books are good, but you have to remember to exercise as well. That¡¯s right. I heard that sitting for too long isn¡¯t good for one¡¯s body. Aunt, you have to go out and move around. Look at the trees and such.¡± Bai Xi Xi thought that her eldest nephew can be quite dramatic sometimes. She wondered just where did this boy get this attitude. Her brother and sister-inw did not have this personality. ¡°What do you think I should do then?¡± Bai Xiang smiled brightly. He walked over to his aunt and held her hand tightly. ¡°Aunt, let¡¯s go to the park today, alright? Take me and Qi Lin out to y. Un. There¡¯s some exercise equipment that you can use as well. Then,ter... can we go and have some ice cream?¡± Bai Xi Xiughed. All those talks... In the end, Bai Cai only wanted to go and eat ice cream, right? Chapter 704 - 704 My Xi Xi is Considerate 704 My Xi Xi is Considerate When the weather was no longer as hot, Bai Xiang went to look for his aunt again and urged her to apany him and his little brother to the park. Bai Jing Jing saw the three of them nning to go out and wanted toe with them as well. The little girl looked at her aunt with her teary eyes. She was too cute that Bai Xi Xi was having a hard time saying no. Seeing this, Bai Xiang looked at her mother and spoke, ¡°Mom, can¡¯t we bring Jing Jing along?¡± Zhang Li Xueughed. ¡°Who¡¯s going to look after her?¡± Bai Xiang held his brother¡¯s arms and pulled him closer. ¡°Mom, we both can look after her. Jing Jing is very obedient.¡± He turned to his little sister and nodded. ¡°Right? Jing Jing?¡± ¡°Un.¡± The little girl looked at her elder brother with satisfaction. Then, she turned to her mother and nodded. ¡°Jing Jing, obedient.¡± Bai Jing Jing looked at her elder brother again. Her impression of her elder brother had risen a little bit. ¡°Sister-inw, it¡¯s fine. I can look after Jing Jing,¡± Bai Xi XI volunteered. She thought that it would be too pitiful if Bai Jing Jing had to stay home alone. The smile on her lips widened. Bai Jing Jing stretched her arms to her aunt and spoke, ¡°Aunt! Hug!¡± ..... Bai Xi Xi saw that her sister-inw began to waver. ¡°Sister-inw, it was rare for my brother to be on his off day during the weekend. The two of you should spend more time together. Just let me look after the kids.¡± Zhang Li Xueughed when she heard Bai Xi Xi¡¯s words. She stretched her hand and patted the teenage girl on her head. ¡°Hey, my Xi Xi is considerate.¡± Thinking about it, Zhang Li Xue realized that it has been a while since she spent alone time with Bai Qi after Bai Jing Jing was born. The little girl was sticky to both her and Bai Qi. However, leaving the three kids under Bai Xi Xi¡¯s care doesn¡¯t seem right... ¡°Are you sure you can look after them?¡± Zhang Li Xue asked. ¡°Sister-inw, have faith in me. I can look after her,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°Moreover, Bai Xiang and Qi Lin will being with me. The park isn¡¯t that far and the security is very good.¡± ¡°Mom, we can do it.¡± Bai Xiang spoke. He put his arms around Zhang Qi Lin¡¯s shoulder to show his mother that they were a team. ¡°Alright then.¡± Zheng Li Xue finally agreed after a long time. ¡°You guys can go and bring her to y.¡± The two brothers turned to look at their little sister with a bright smile on their faces. ¡°Jing Jing, your brothers will take you to y,¡± Bai Xiang spoke. He went to his little sister and pinched her chubby cheek. ¡°Jing Jing, are you happy?¡± Zhang Qi Lin asked. The little girl nodded. Seeing the smile on her brother¡¯s face made her happy as well. Bai Jing Jing began tough. Zhang Li Xue turned to Bai Xi Xi and spoke, ¡°Xi Xi, don¡¯t forget to call me if something happened.¡± ¡°Sister-inw. I know.¡± Bai Xi Xi stretched her arms and took the little girl from her sister-inw. The moment Bai Jing Jing was in her aunt¡¯s arms, the little girl began to hold her aunt a little tightly. It was as if she was afraid that her mother would change her mind. The scene in front of her made Zhang Li Xue a little helpless. Before the four of them headed to the park, Zhang Li Xue did not forget to remind her sons again to look after their little sister. The boys were also reminded not to make trouble for their aunt. After packing up a few of Bai Jing Jing¡¯s necessities, the four of them headed to the park together. Bai Xiang and Zhang Qi Lin were holding hands while Bai Xi Xi was pushing Bai Jing Jing in a stroller. Seeing that they were almost reaching the park, Bai Xiang turned to look at her aunt and asked, ¡°Aunt, do you think that your friend would being to the park again today?¡± Zhang Qi Lin frowned when he heard his elder brother¡¯s question. ¡°Why did you ask this question?¡± Bai Xiang sighed. ¡°ying basketball with that elder brother is quite fun.¡± ¡°If you want to y basketball, I can always apany you,¡± Zhang Qi Lin said. Hearing that, Bai Xiang gave his younger brother a lookover and sighed. ¡°It¡¯s not so fun to y with you alone. It would be much livelier with more people around. Moreover, that elder brother¡¯s skill isn¡¯t that bad, don¡¯t you think?¡± Zhang Qi Lin narrowed his eyes at his brother. He could not help thinking that his elder brother was a little too slow. Shouldn¡¯t they protect be protecting their aunt? Why does it feel as if his brother was making a chance for that young man to get close to their aunt? In the stroller, Bai Jing Jing began to get excited when she could see the colorful yground from a distance. ¡°Brother!¡± She looked at Bai Xiang with her eyes wide. ¡°Jing Jing, do you want to y?¡± Bai Jing Jing nodded. ¡°y!¡± ¡°Big brother will take you to yter, alright?¡± Bai Xiang looked at his little sister with a pampering gaze. He stretched his arms and pinched the little girl on her cheek. Soon, the four of them arrived at the park. Bai Xi Xi let the little girl get off from her stroller and watched as Bai Xiang and Zhang Qi Lin led her to the slides. Bai Jing Jing walked with her short legs patiently with her brothers. Seeing how the two brothers were protecting their little sister well melted her heart. Bai Xi Xi decided to take a few photos of them together and send them over to her sister-inw. As Bai Xiang was teaching his little sister to use the slide, a little boy walked over and smiled. ¡°Brother Bai Xiang. You¡¯re here as well.¡± Turning around, Bai Xiang was quick to recognize the little boy as Fu Chen¡¯s siblings. His eyes lit up. ¡°Hello. Is your brother here as well?¡± Fu Li pointed at the basketball court. ¡°Un. He¡¯s right there.¡± Chapter 705 - 705 Her Smile was Something Else 705 Her Smile was Something Else Initially, Fu Chen did not notice that Bai Xi Xi was at the yground as well. He raised his head to check where his siblings were ying and saw that Fu Li was pointing his fingers at him. Beside him was Bai Xiang. The moment Fu Chen saw Bai Xiang, he figured that Bai Xi Xi should be at the yground as well. He craned his neck and started to look around. After a while, he finally found the person he was looking for. His brow furrowed when he saw that Bai Xi Xi was standing beside a stroller. He decided to watch her for a while. Later, he saw that Bai Xiang and Zhang Qi Lin went to their aunt¡¯s side with a little girl by their side. The little girl was too short and the way she walked was a little funny. Just then, Bai Xiang turned around and met his gaze. Without warning, Bai Xiang raised his hand and waved at him. ¡°Big brother!¡± Fu Chen was startled at Bai Xiang¡¯s sudden move. Then, he watched as Bai Xi Xi looked in his direction and their gazes met. Suddenly, Fu Chen could feel the way his face turned warmer. He quickly lowered his gaze and let out a cough as heposed himself. ..... Fu Chen thought that it was a good thing that he was away from Bai Xi Xi and the rest. Otherwise, they would notice that there was something abnormal about him. Once he was calmer, Fu Chen put down the basketball in his hand and walked over to Bai Xi Xi. As he reached her side, Bai Xi Xi was already carrying the little girl in her arms. ¡°ss Monitor, hello.¡± Fu Chen nced at the little girl curiously. Then, he turned to greet both Bai Xiang and Zhang Qi Lin. ¡°Big brother, are you going to y basketball?¡± Bai Xiang asked. ¡°Un.¡± Fu Chen nodded. ¡°Do you want to y with me as well?¡± Bai Xiang¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Can we?¡± Fu Chenughed at his response. ¡°Of course. Otherwise, I might have to y alone.¡± A few secondster, Bai Xiang began to hesitate. He looked at his little sister and pursed his lips. This time, he already said that he was going to apany Bai Jing Jing to y at the yground. But he really wanted to y basketball with Fu Chen. What should he do? After pondering about it for a while, Bai Xiang turned to his little sister and asked, ¡°Jing Jing, do you want to watch me y basketball?¡± The little girl nodded. ¡°Basketball.¡± In her family, everyone was very good at basketball. Because of that, each time someone was practicing basketball, Bai Jing Jing liked to stay at the side and watch. She did not know how to y it yet. But everyone seemed to have a lot of fun whenever they were ying basketball. Therefore, Bai Jing Jing thought that basketball should be really fun. Bai Jing Jing looked at her brother and pointed her tiny finger at her chest. ¡°Jing Jing, y basketball.¡± Bai Xi Xiughed upon hearing the little girl¡¯s words. ¡°Jing Jing also wanted to y?¡± The little girl looked at her aunt with a serious look on her face and nodded. Fu Chen stood at the side as he watched their interaction. He had always known that Bai Xi Xi was very gentle whenever she was with her nephew. But she was soft with the little girl. Moreover... her smile was something else. Seeing the smile on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face almost made him feel as if an arrow had struck his heart. It made him a little breathless. Fu Chen quickly looked away before his mind would go wild. Then, he stared at the little girl in Bai Xi Xi¡¯s arms. He thought that the little girl¡¯s chubby cheek was quite adorable. Sensing that someone was staring at her, Bai Jing Jing quickly hid in her aunt¡¯s arms. Her face was buried in her aunt¡¯s neck. Then, she peeked at Fu Chen curiously. ¡°ss Monitor, this is...¡± Fu Chen pointed at the little girl. ¡°My niece, Bai Jing Jing.¡± Bai Xi Xi poked at the little girl¡¯s arms and spoke, ¡°Jing Jing, go ahead and say hello to the big brother.¡± After a few seconds, Bai Jing Jing finally came out of her hiding ce. She watched Fu Chen and greeted her. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Hello, Bai Jing Jing.¡± Fu Chen stretched his hand for a handshake. His heart melted when the girl took his hand. ¡°Big Brother, isn¡¯t my little sister the cutest?¡± Bai Xiang spoke. He was a big fan of his little sister and would not shy to brag about his sister¡¯s cuteness. Fu Chenughed. ¡°Un. She¡¯s the cutest.¡± Hearing the praise from the big brother made Bai Jing Jing a little shy. However, Fu Chen definitely left a good impression in Bai Jing Jing¡¯s heart just because he said that she was cute. Fu Chen¡¯s siblings saw the group gathered at the side and decided toe over as well. Hearing that their brother was going to y basketball with Bai Xiang made them excited as well. They have seen their brother and the Bai brothers ying basketball previously and thought that the sport was quite fun. This time, everyone was at the park, hoping that their brother would teach them a trick or two. Seeing that Bai Xi Xi was also presented made them excited as well. After making some noise, everyone decided to go to the basketball court to watch. Since Bai Xi Xi wanted to stay at the side and watch over her niece, it was decided that Bai Xiang and Zhang Qi Lin form a team to y against Fu Chen. Fu Chen did not know whether he wanted tough or cry. Even though it might seem as if he was ying against two little boys, Fu Chen knew best that the Bai brothers were really good at basketball. ying against one of them was difficult enough. Seeing that there were two of them made him anxious. Bai Xi Xi held her phone and started to time their match. Then, Fu Ying shouted tomence the match. Chapter 706 - 706 Bai Jing Jing Felt Like a Star! 706 Bai Jing Jing Felt Like a Star! Just as Fu Chen had expected, he really lost the match against the two brothers. Fu Chen wanted to shout that it was an injustice. However, it would be too much since he waspeting against two children. As he left the basketball court, Fu Chen could sense that his siblings were watching him with their pair of judgemental eyes. Their brother had lost a match against two kids who were younger than him. Fu Chen¡¯s siblings were questioning whether their brother really knew how to y. Fu Chen thought that ying against the two brothers was almost the same as having a one-on-one match against someone his age. He could not deny that he was a little jealous of the brothers¡¯ talent. But seeing that their aunt too was good at basketball, Fu Chen guessed that ying basketball was something that the kids were trained with from a young age. Meanwhile, Bai Jing Jing was very happy to see that her brothers had returned to her side. The little girl continued to p while praising her brothers in her sweet voice. After a while, Bai Jing Jing turned to her aunt and pointed her tiny finger at her chest. ¡°Aunt. Jing Jing y basketball.¡± Bai Xi Xi crouched to get to the little girl¡¯s level. ¡°Jing Jing also wanted to y?¡± ..... The little girl nodded. Anyway, this would not be the first time she had held the basketball. Previously, Bai Jing Jing¡¯s parents would also let her hold the ball, wanting to let her be familiar with the basketball. Bai Xi Xi carried the little girl and entered the basketball court. After wiping the ball a little bit, Bai Xi Xi let her niece y with the basketball. The little girl held the ball with both hands. Her legs were a little wobbly as she tried to walk while holding the basketball at the same time. Because of it, Bai Xi Xi had to stay close to the little girl as she was afraid that Bai Jing Jing might fall. Bai Jing Jing recalled the way her brothers would y and tried to bounce the ball on the floor. However, the ball only rolled to another ce. Seeing this made her feel a little frustrated. Fortunately, Bai Jing Jing did not have to chase after the ball as her aunt had caught the ball for her. Bai Jing Jing held the ball with her hands again. Then, she turned around and looked up. The hoop was too tall and she did not know whether she could shoot them just like her brothers had done. However, there was a determination in her eyes. Bai Jing Jing really wanted to shoot the ball into the hoop. ¡°Do you want to shoot the ball into the hoop?¡± The strange voice made her look away from her target. Bai Jing Jing turned and saw the tall, big brother crouching beside her. She stared at him for a while and saw him pointing at the hoop. ¡°Do you want to try shooting?¡± Fu Chen asked again. Initially, Fu Chen walked into the basketball court, wanting to talk to Bai Xi Xi and consult her about the school¡¯s basketball team. However, he was amused by the way Bai Jing Jing was staring at the hoop with such determination. Bai Jing Jing held the ball tightly and nodded. ¡°Jing Jing, shoot.¡± Fu Chen shed her a smile. ¡°Then, should I help you?¡± The little girl stared at Fu Chen in puzzlement, wondering what this big brother wanted to do. ¡°Then, Jing Jing, hold the ball tightly, alright?¡± Fu Chen spoke. Bai Jing Jing nodded and did as she was told. Before she could figure out what was about to happen, Bai Jing Jing felt her body lifted up high. Her eyes went wide as she tried to figure out what was going on. Subconsciously, Bai Jing Jing held the ball in her hand a little tighter. ¡°Jing Jing, you can score now.¡± Bai Jing Jing searched for the voice and finally found out that the tall, big brother had carried her up high. She looked up and suddenly saw that the basketball hoop was very close to her. Her eyes lit up. At this time, Bai Jing Jing suddenly knew what she should do. She stretched her arms and drop the ball into the hoop. Then, the sound of the basketball falling on the floor resounded. Her heart grew excited, thinking that this was the first ball she scored. Bai Jing Jing swept her eyes around and finally saw her aunt who was standing not too far away. ¡°Aunt!¡± She stretched out her hands, wanting to let her aunt take her. Once her aunt had taken her back, Bai Jing Jing hugged her aunt tightly andughed. After a while, she pulled away again and looked at her aunt with a bright smile on her face. ¡°Aunt. Jing Jing scored.¡± Seeing Bai Jing Jing¡¯s excited face made herugh. Bai Xi Xi patted her niece on her head and kissed her chubby cheek repeatedly. ¡°Un. Jing Jing is great.¡± Then, her brothers came over to celebrate as well. Bai Jing Jing urged her aunt to put her down as she let her brothers hug her. Bai Jing Jing felt like a star! Fu Chen probably did not think that the little girl would be this happy. After watching the little girl celebrating with her brothers for a while, Fu Chen turned to Bai Xi Xi and saw her smiling back at him. ¡°Fu Chen, thank you.¡± He scratched his nose with an awkward look on his face. ¡°That was nothing.¡± ¡°Well, you made Jing Jing very happy,¡± Bai Xi Xi pointed out. ¡°Mmm... I saw that she was staring at the hoop for a long time and thought that I should give her a hand.¡± Just then, Fu Chen felt someone tugging at his clothes. He turned around and saw that his siblings were all looking at him with their expectant gaze. ¡°You guys... what¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Brother, we want it to,¡± Fu Ling spoke. ¡°Un.¡± Fu Bao nodded. ¡°Brother, carry us up so that we can score too.¡± Fu Yan added. Fu Chen stared at the siblings and finally realized that he had put himself in deep trouble. Chapter 707 - 707 Everyone Got Their Chance 707 Everyone Got Their Chance In the end, Fu Chen left the basketball court with his arms sore. Although he was used to carrying his younger siblings before, carrying them with his arms stretched up high just to let them experience scoring a basketball was a different thing. A few of them were already big enough and heavier. What he did not expect was that his sister, Fu Ying would also request for him to lift her up. This girl was Bai Xiang¡¯s age. However, not carrying her up did not feel right either. Fu Chen did not want to make any of his siblings feel left out. In the end, everyone got their chance and leave the basketball court feeling extremely happy. Bai Xiang tugged at his aunt¡¯s sleeve and reminded her that they should go and get their ice cream. Coincidentally, Fu Chen¡¯s siblings heard his words and they too began to urge their brother to treat them to some ice cream. Fu Chen stared at the siblings helplessly. Once their brother gave them the green light, the other kids started to line up and listened to Bai Xiang as he led them to the ice cream shop. ..... Bai Jing Jing held her brothers¡¯ hands on both sides as they made their way to the shop. Her steps were slow, but everyone did not seem to mind walking along with the babies. Once they arrived at the ice cream shop, Bai Xi Xi lifted her niece in her arms and the two of them were looking at the ice cream together. Bai Jing Jing saw the colorful ice creams and her mouth started to drool. She wondered if it was possible for her to eat every vor. ¡°Jing Jing, let¡¯s get a cup and you¡¯ll share with me, alright?¡± Bai Xi Xi spoke. ¡°Alright. I¡¯ll let you choose this time.¡± Bai Jing Jing only saw her favorite pink color and pointed at the strawberry-vored ice cream. Once they had made their choices, Bai Xi Xi stood at the side and waited for everyone to make their choices. She took out her phone, wanting to pay for everyone¡¯s ice cream. After all, Fu Chen had already treated her to some ice cream a few times. Just as everyone had made their choices, Bai Xi Xi made her way to the counter to pay. However, Fu Chen was still a little faster. Before Bai Xi Xi could let the staff scan her code, Fu Chen had already shed his code at the counter. With a beep, the transaction was done and the receipt came out. Bai Xi Xi stared at the tall man in disbelief. ¡°Fu Chen!¡± Fu Chen turned to look at the girl while putting on an innocent look on his face. He was pretending as if he did not see that Bai Xi Xi was going to pay for their ice cream. ¡°ss Monitor?¡± He looked at his phone and announced, ¡°Oh. I already paid for everyone¡¯s ice cream.¡± The man acted so casually that it made Bai Xi Xi gritted her teeth in frustration. Somehow, she had a feeling that Fu Chen was being deliberate. ¡°Aunt?¡± Bai Jing Jing saw that her aunt¡¯s expression was not right and started to worry that she had done something that would make her aunt angry. Bai Jing Jing had never seen her aunt getting angry before. Even when she was a little naughty, her aunt would never get angry with her. Her aunt would only exin that what she did was wrong. Hearing the little girl¡¯s voice snapped Bai Xi Xi out of her thought. She inhaled a deep breath and decided to let this matter go as the kids were still around. However, she had to calcte the bill and return the money to Fu Chen. She considered transferring her money to him. But thest time, Fu Chen was not willing to ept her money. ¡°Alright. Jing Jing, let¡¯s go and eat our ice cream, alright?¡± Bai Xi Xi spoke to the little girl before she also walked out to join the other kids. With Bai Xiang leading them, the kids had quickly chosen a long table for everyone to sit around. Fu Chen heaved a breath of relief when he saw that Bai Xi Xi was not angry. The corner of his lips turned up into a smile as he recalled the furious look on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face upon learning that he had paid for their ice creams. He thought that a furious Bai Xi Xi was just as cute as when she had a smile on her face. Picking up his cup, Fu Chen headed out to join the others as well. He sat down, surrounded by his siblings. Meanwhile, Bai Xi Xi was with her niece and nephews. Fu Chen watched as Bai Xi Xi fed the little girl some ice cream for a while. Bai Jing Jing was having a lot of fun. Other than sharing ice cream with her aunt, her brothers would also let her taste different vors. It was the first time that she get to eat many vors at once. Fu Chen had a smile on his face as he watched this scene. He still thought that Bai Xi Xi was the gentlest when she was around kids. After watching her for a while, Fu Chen could sense that someone was looking at him, Fu Chen retracted his gaze and looked around. His gaze met with Zhang Qi Lin who was staring at him curiously. Somehow, he felt a little embarrassed by the way Zhang Qi Lin was looking at him. It felt as if he was caught doing something bad. Fu Chen coughed to get rid of the strange feeling. Soon, everyone finished their ice creams and wanted to y at the yground again. While Bai Xiang and Zhang Qi Lin yed with the other kids, Bai Xi Xi apanied her niece to try the swing. Bai Jing Jing seemed to enjoy as the breeze blew to her face. Just then, Fu Chen walked over and stopped beside her. ¡°ss Monitor, I have thought about what you said to me thest time.¡± Bai Xi Xi raised her head when she heard him speaking to her. ¡°I¡¯m going to ask them to let me join the basketball team.¡± Chapter 708 - 708 Do You Think He’s in Trouble? 708 Do You Think He¡¯s in Trouble? The next day after school, everyone was leaving in excitement, knowing that there will be a sports meet and mini carnival at school. From her seat, Bai Xi Xi could hear that everyone was discussing which sport they wanted to participate in and who they are going to support. A few girls came over to talk to Fu Chen, wanting to know if he was going to participate in any sport. However, Fu Chen only told them that he was still thinking about this matter. There was a lot ofpetition and he nned to study them first before joining them. Of course, Bai Xi Xi knew which sport Fu Chen wanted to participate in. But Fu Chen has not spoken with the basketball team and he could not make his decision before that. Bai Xi Xi nced at the girls and the few boys who were surrounding Fu Chen. Ever since Jian Chi was transferred away, Bai Xi Xi could see that a few of the boys began to speak more to Fu Chen. This made Bai Xi XI wonder if the boys in her ss did not speak to Fu Chen that much in the beginning because of Jian Chi. It made her realize just how petty Jian Chi could be. How can he be that insecure? ¡°Xi Xi!¡± Bai Xi Xi raised her head and saw that Lin Xiao Tong was walking in her direction. ..... ¡°I already cleaned up the board,¡± Lin Xiao Tong said. ¡°Should we go and throw the trash together?¡± ¡°Mmm... Hold on. Let me tidy up my books first.¡± She was about to pick up her books when she recalled something else. ¡°That¡¯s right. Let¡¯s make a quick stop at the teacher¡¯s office. I still have to deliver some form to Teacher Du.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Lin Xiao Tong nodded. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll wait for you.¡± Bai Xi Xi worked fast to tidy up her belongings. Once she was done, Bai Xi Xi picked up the form on her table. She cast a nce at Fu Chen who was still chatting with the other girls before she headed out with Lin Xiao Tong to throw the trash to the garbage room. It was Lin Xiao Tong¡¯s turn to throw the trash and as usual, Bai Xi Xi would apany her friend whenever Lin Xiao Tong needed to go to the garbage room. In the past, Lin Xiao Tong would go alone to throw the trash. However, she was once harassed by a few boys who thought that Lin Xiao Tong was easy to bully because of her petite figure. Since then, Lin Xiao Tong did not dare to go alone. The two of them made a quick stop at the teacher¡¯s room. Then, they went to throw the trash together. As they were walking, the two of them were discussing the uing sports meet. ¡°Xi Xi, are you going to join the 400 meters sprint again?¡± Lin Xiao Tong asked. ¡°Mmm... I haven¡¯t made up my mind,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°But if no one else is joining, then, I will consider joining them. What about you?¡± Bai Xi Xi would rather join the basketball team, but they did not have apetition for girls. Lin Xiao Tongughed. ¡°You know very well that I am not good at sport. I can¡¯t run a hundred meters without feeling as if I¡¯m going to die. This time... maybe I will be joining the cheer team again. Xi Xi, I will be your cheerleader.¡± Bai Xi Xi smiled. ¡°Then, you have to work hard and cheer for me.¡± The two of them continued to discuss their ssmates who will be participating in the sport meet as well. However, Lin Xiao Tong was mostly interested in the school carnival that Teacher Du had mentioned earlier. It seemed that there were going to be a few interesting activities. The two friends arrived at the garbage room and Lin Xiao Tong threw the bags of trash in her hand. While walking back to their ss, the two of them decided to use the path that would lead them to the basketball court. As they were passing over the area, Bai Xi Xi caught sight of Fu Chen and a few boys nearby. Bai Xi Xi frowned as she wondered if Fu Chen was finally going to make his move and asked the boys to let him y for the team. ¡°Xi Xi, look at that.¡± Lin Xiao Tong pointed in Fu Chen¡¯s direction. ¡°Isn¡¯t that Fu Chen? Why is he there with the boys? Do you think he¡¯s in trouble?¡± Bai Xi Xi pursed her lips. She observed the situation for a while and thought that the way the boys were looking at Fu Chen did not seem right. ¡°Xi Xi, do you think they are fighting?¡± Lin Xiao Tong asked. ¡°Those boys were closer to Jian Chi before. It couldn¡¯t be that they wanted to get back to Fu Chen because Jian Chi had to be transferred away, right? Should we go and report this to a teacher?¡± Bai Xi Xi held Lin Xiao Tong¡¯s arms before the girl could turn around and headed to the teacher¡¯s room. ¡°Hold on. Let¡¯s not act rashly. It¡¯s better for us to know what is going on before we report this to a teacher.¡± The basketball court was not too far from the teacher¡¯s room. Bai Xi Xi thought that it would not be toote for them to go and find a teacher when the boys started to fight. Lin Xiao Tong decided to listen to Bai Xi Xi¡¯s words. Worried that something might happen to Fu Chen, the two of them walked over to the basketball court to figure out what was going on. As they came closer, Bai Xi Xi could hear that the two of them were talking about basketball. From the snippets of their conversation, Fu Chen made his request that he wanted to join the basketball team. However, the boys were not very happy. They did not want to allow Fu Chen to join them. Chapter 709 - 709 Prove That He’s a Good Player 709 Prove That He¡¯s a Good yer Meanwhile, Fu Chen was trying his best to convince the others to let him join the basketball team. However, it seemed that things were not moving so smoothly for him. Before he came to the boys, Fu Chen has always been prepared to be rejected from joining the team. After all, the boys were very close to Jian Chi and he happen to know that Jian Chi did not like him that much. After listening to Bai Xi Xi¡¯s words the other day, Fu Chen really wanted to give it a try and join the team. However, hearing their rejection could still hurt him. ying basketball was something that he always liked. In his previous school, he was a part of the team and was quite good at it. Fu Chen thought that he could still y after transferring to this school. Who would have thought that joining the basketball team would be difficult for him? ¡°Last time, you already lost the match badly,¡± Yang Xu, the newly appointed basketball captain, spoke. ¡°Fu Chen, what makes you think that we will let you join the team with your skill.¡± ¡°Thest time was a mistake,¡± Fu Chen spoke. He wanted to point out that the boys were the ones who gave him lousy teammates and cause him to lose badly. However, Fu Chen was aware that pointing out that matter will only make them dislike him even more. What he wanted was to join the team. Fu Chen was not trying to let them have a bad impression of him. ¡°Please...¡± Fu Chen spoke. ¡°If you can give me a chance, then, I can show my skill. I can prove to you that I can y.¡± ..... Yang Xu looked him up and down. Although he had seen Fu Chen y before, Yang Xu was still not convinced that he wanted to let Fu Chen join their team. He felt that Fu Chen¡¯s skill was not much different than theirs and that losing him would not affect them in any way. ¡°No. We don¡¯t think that you are good enough,¡± Yang Xu spoke. The disappointment on Fu Chen¡¯s face was very obvious. He wanted to continue and coax them into letting him join the team. However, he felt that he still have his dignity. Fu Chen was not going to beg them to let him join the team. ¡°Yang Xu!¡± Lin Xiao Tong rushed over to the basketball court.: Lin Xiao Tong and Bai Xi Xi were walking over when they overheard Yang Xu¡¯s rejection. The man was not even willing to give Fu Chen a chance and straight up rejected Fu Chen. Fu Chen was Bai Xi Xi¡¯s tablemate and Lin Xiao Tong had a good impression on him. She could not sit back and watch as Yang Xu and the others were bullying Fu Chen. ¡°Why are you guys here?¡± Yang Xu narrowed his eyes at Lin Xiao Tong and Bai Xi Xi both. ¡°Don¡¯t you think that you are being unreasonable?¡± Lin Xiao Tong spoke as she reached to Yang Xu and the other¡¯s side. ¡°You would not even give Fu Chen a chance. How can you say that he¡¯s not good enough?¡± The look on Yang Xu¡¯s face turned darker, realizing that Lin Xiao Tong had overheard their conversation. ¡°This is regarding our school¡¯s basketball team,¡± Yang Xu spoke. ¡°Lin Xiao Tong, you stay out of it!¡± ¡°You are not willing to ept a potentially good yer. Yang Xu, how can you be this unreasonable?¡± Lin Xiao Tong fought back. ¡°How would you know if he¡¯s a good yer?¡± Yang Xu gave Fu Chen a lookover. The look on his face was enough to tell that he was looking down on Fu Chen. ¡°How would you know if he¡¯s not a good yer when you don¡¯t even want to give him a chance,¡± Lin Xiao Tong spoke. ¡°Lin Xiao Tong, shut up!¡± another yer called Xia Feng scolded her. ¡°What is the matter with you?¡± Lin Xiao Tong met the boy¡¯s gaze. She craned her neck, pretending as if she was not afraid of this boy. ¡°I just could not sit still when I see an injustice. What¡¯s wrong with it?¡± Yang Xu massaged the spot between his brows. Watching Lin Xiao Tong fighting with Xia Feng was giving him a headache. ¡°Anyway, there¡¯s no harm in giving Fu Chen a chance to prove himself, right?¡± Lin Xiao Tong continued. ¡°It wasn¡¯t as if your team is good enough without Jian Chi around. Don¡¯t think that I did not know this. A few days ago, didn¡¯t your team lose to Y City West?¡± The look on everyone¡¯s face turned ugly. ¡°How did you know this?¡± Y City West was among the worst basketball team in the city. Losing to them a few days ago was too embarrassing for everyone. Yang Xu and the others were already nning to pretend as if this match did not happen. Who would have thought that someone still knew about this match? ¡°I have a friend who happens to watch this match. Why? Are you going to lie about it?¡± Bai Xi Xi looked at her friend and admired her courage to fight the boys. Lin Xiao Tong was petite, but sometimes, her courage was bigger. Of course, Lin Xiao Tong only dared to act this way because Bai Xi Xi was with her. Lin Xiao Tong¡¯s words angered Yang Xu and the boy nned to go over to her side. However, Lin Xiao Tong quickly hid behind Bai Xi Xi. ¡°Xi Xi, look, they¡¯re bullying me.¡± The basketball team looked at their tall ss monitor and hesitated. None of them dared to mess up with Bai Xi Xi after what happened to Jian Chi thest time. ¡°ss Monitor.¡± Yang Xu spoke helplessly. Bai Xi Xi swept her gaze at the basketball team. ¡°If Fu Chen could prove that he¡¯s a good yer, would you let him join the team?¡± ¡°How is he going to prove it?¡± Yang Xu asked. ¡°None of us here are willing to team up with him.¡± ¡°Then, how about another match?¡± Bai Xi Xi nced at Fu Chen and continued, ¡°Fu Chen should find five members on his own. Then, his team will have a match against yours. What do you think?¡± Chapter 710 - 710 Don’t Cry If You Lose 710 Don¡¯t Cry If You Lose Initially, when he saw that his ss monitor had shown up, Yang Xu was worried that Bai Xi Xi woulde up with a suggestion that would make them have no choice but to ept Fu Chen into their basketball team. But her suggestion only made the corner of his lips tilt up. Yang Xu stared at Bai Xi Xi as if she was an idiot. No one on the basketball team was willing to join Fu Chen¡¯s group, especially with his order. But, Bai Xi Xi thought that she could find a few people to join Fu Chen¡¯s team. Those people should not know how to y basketball. At least, there should not be anyone who was better than any member of his team. By giving this suggestion, was Bai Xi Xi trying to put Fu Chen on a spot and embarrass him? Yang Xu nced at his teammate and saw that everyone seemed to have the same thinking as he did. ¡°Alright then. ss Monitor, we agree.¡± Bai Xi Xi saw the smirk on his face and thought that Yang Xu and the rest of the basketball team members were just as arrogant as Jian Chi. Perhaps, Jian Chi had pampered everyone that much and let them grow to this state. ¡°Then, how about a match during the sports meet?¡± ..... The smile on Yang Xu¡¯s face widened. ¡°Of course. We agree. But... where are you going to help Fu Chen to get another four members?¡± ¡°I am sure that there should be a few students in this school who are willing to help,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°Otherwise, I could also join his team.¡± Fu Chen looked at Bai Xi Xi in shock. He lowered his gaze to hide the smile on his face. Fu Chen had a hunch that Yang Xu and the rest of the boys would think that Bai Xi Xi was being too rash. But he knew Bai Xi Xi and her skills. The girl¡¯s skill was so good that he did not think that he was a match for her. Just as Fu Chen had expected, Xu Yuan and the rest wereughing inwardly, thinking that Bai Xi Xi was too stupid. Those boys were looking down on her. Fu Chen wondered just how would they feel if they lost the match against Bai Xi Xi. ¡°ss Monitor? You?¡± Yang Xu saw the way Bai Xi Xi raised a brow as if challenging him. But this only made him snicker. ¡°I can also join Fu Chen and his team if there is no one else is joining!¡± Lin Xiao Tong puffed her chest as she looked at the boys. Clearly, this girl was not thinking too much. Yang Xu narrowed his eyes at Lin Xiao Tong. Then, he looked at Bai Xi Xi again. ¡°ss Monitor, I hope that you would not change your mind.¡± He nced at Fu Chen and spoke, ¡°Don¡¯t cry if you lose.¡± Laughing out loud, the boys finally left the basketball court. Their voices were so annoying that they made Lin Xiao Tong angry. She took a step forward and shouted. ¡°Yang Xu, you¡¯re the one who shouldn¡¯t cry when you lose!¡± Once the boys were farther away, Lin Xiao Tong turned to Bai Xi Xi anxiously. ¡°Xi Xi, are you sure about this?¡± She nced at Fu Chen and pursed her lips. ¡°Are you really sure that Fu Chen is good enough?¡± Just now, she was too angry at Yang Xu and the rest. With Bai Xi Xi around, Lin Xiao Tong was behaving without caring about anything else around her. All she knew was that she wanted to vent her anger. Lin Xiao Tong watched Fu Chen¡¯s match against Jian Chi¡¯s team not too long ago. She did not understand much about basketball, but she knew that Fu Chen had lost. Fu Chen looked at the two girls in front of him and coughed. ¡°ss Monitor, ssmate Lin, thank you for your help earlier.¡± ¡°Hey, don¡¯t worry,¡± Lin Xiao Tong spoke quickly. ¡°We just saw that you are in trouble and wanted to help. That¡¯s all.¡± She heaved a deep, heavy breath and continued, ¡°But I¡¯m afraid that right now, we just put you in deep trouble instead.¡± Lin Xiao Tong looked at Fu Chen again. Because of their height differences, Lin Xiao Tong will have to raise her head slightly. ¡°ssmate Fu Chen, do you think you can win?¡± ¡°Maybe.¡± Fu Chen nced at Bai Xi Xi. As long as Bai Xi Xi was on his team, he was confident that he would win. Lin Xiao Tong heaved another sigh. She felt that Fu Chen too did not have such confidence. Therefore, her confidence also dropped. ¡°Forget it. There is still time before the sports meet. We can find a few people who are willing to join your team,¡± Lin Xiao Tong spoke. ¡°Xi Xi and I will look for the members for you.¡± ¡°We have more than a week to find a few team members for your team,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°As long as you can find a few people who are willing to join your team, you can train them first.¡± Her brow furrowed as she seemed to be in deep thought. ¡°I think the timing we have is just enough for you to train everyone. As long as that person knows some basics, it should be good enough.¡± Lin Xiao Tong looked at Bai Xi Xi in shock. ¡°Xi Xi, do you have such high confidence in Fu Chen?¡± Bai Xi Xiughed. ¡°Un. I think he¡¯ll be able to defeat the team and get into the club.¡± Lin Xiao Tong looked at Fu Chen hesitantly. But since Bai Xi Xi trusted in his ability, Lin Xiao Tong decided to believe in Bai Xi Xi. ¡°ss Monitor, are you willing to help me?¡± Fu Chen asked. He stared straight into Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes as he waited for her to answer. The corner of her lips turned up. ¡°If you asked me to help, of course, I am willing.¡± Chapter 711 - 711 You Have My Support! 711 You Have My Support! With Bai Xi Xi¡¯s promise to help him, Fu Chen was finally able to gather a few people to help him with the basketball match. Initially, it was indeed difficult for Fu Chen to find some people who would be willing to help. Butter, Yan Li heard that Fu Chen was asking for a few boys to join them and had agreed to help. Yan Li also brought a few of his friends to join Fu Chen¡¯s team. With Bai Xi Xi also on the team, Fu Chen managed to gather five people. Lin Xiao Tong heaved a sigh in relief, knowing that she did not have to be a part of the team. Although she had told Yang Xu that she would be willing to join Fu Chen¡¯s team to help him, the truth was that she did not think that she was qualified to join the team. Her stamina really isn¡¯t that great. Moreover, she was too short for the basketball team. But at least, she was good at cheering. Her voice was loud and she had a lot of energy. Lin Xiao Tong had asked for Su You Lin and Du Yao Yao to apany her to cheer for Bai Xi Xi and the team. After gathering his teammates, Fu Chen brought them to meet with Bai Xi Xi. Since they could not use the basketball court in the school, Fu Chen suggested they go to the park where he often met Bai Xi Xi on the weekend. The group of boys followed Fu Chen to the park and saw that their ss Monitor was already waiting in the park. Lin Xiao Tong and the girls wereing as well, wanting to join the fun while giving everyone their support. ..... Fu Chen turned to the boys and introduced Bai Xi Xi to everyone. ¡°Boys, this is the final member of our team. Our ss Monitor.¡± Everyone had a surprised look on their faces. Previously, Fu Chen had told them that the final member was a secret. However, they would never have guessed that the final member to be their ss monitor. ¡°ss Monitor... are you really joining Fu Chen¡¯s team?¡± Yan Li asked. He looked at Bai Xi Xi up and down, wondering if Fu Chen was telling the truth. Bai Xi Xi was indeed taller than most of them. However, the thought that there will be a girl on the team made them have their doubts. Some of the boys were wondering if Fu Chen was pulling just anyone to get into his team to defeat Yang Xu and the others. Bai Xi Xi naturally knew that everyone did not have any confidence in her. Other than Fu Chen, none of them seemed to know that she could y basketball really well. ¡°I am just like you and the others,¡± Bai Xi Xi said with a smile. ¡°I only know some basics.¡± She turned to Fu Chen and tilted her head sideways. ¡°ssmate Fu Chen will be teaching us what we need to know, right? ssmate Fu Chen, I believe in you.¡± Fu Chen had to suppress hisughter upon hearing what Bai Xi Xi had said. Their gazes met and Fu Chen could see the hint of warning in Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes. He then recalled that Bai Xi Xi had once told him that she did not want anyone in school to know that she could y basketball well. The boys turned to look at each other. Then, they all remembered that Bai Xi Xi was quite athletic and decided that perhaps, it would not be so bad if she joined their team. With that thought in mind, everyone started to head to the basketball court to practice. Fu Chen walked over to Bai Xi Xi¡¯s side and whispered, ¡°ss Monitor, what should we do now? How do you think we should begin this training session? I really don¡¯t know how to start.¡± ¡°Fu Chen, this is your team and this is your chance to join the basketball team,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°I will let you handle on how you wanted to train everyone.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Fu Chen stared at Bai Xi Xi in disbelief. He thought that Bai Xi Xi was going to help him train his team. He did not expect that Bai Xi Xi would let him handle everything. ¡°But... if you need some help and advice, I am willing to give you some advice.¡± Fu Chen could not find any words to say. Seeing the speechless look on his face made Bai Xi Xi smile. ¡°You have taught your siblings to y basketball recently, right? Just think of them as if they were your siblings. I¡¯m sure that you will do fine.¡± Fu Chen thought that this advice was not helping him that much. After all, the group of boys was different than his siblings. Bai Xi Xi clenched her hand into a fist and smiled. ¡°Fu Chen, you can do this. You have my support!¡± Without waiting for Fu Chen to reply, Bai Xi Xi headed to the basketball court to join the others. Meanwhile, Fu Chen stood at the side while wondering what he wanted to do. He felt a little helpless as this was not the situation that he had expected. However, when he recalled how Bai Xi Xi had encouragement as well as her trust in him, Fu Chen thought that perhaps, he could really do this. From the very beginning, Bai Xi Xi had shown her confidence that he would be able to win this match against Xu Yuan and the others. Fu Chen did not want to disappoint Bai Xi Xi. He wanted to make her proud of him. Fu Chen thought of Bai Xi Xi¡¯s smile when he was finally epted into the basketball team. It was like a driving force that made him want to do better. He inhaled a deep breath and tried to keep a calm mind as he tried to figure out what he wanted to do next. First, it was better for him to understand his team¡¯s strengths. Chapter 712 - 712 A Special Place 712 A Special ce Every day after school, Fu Chen would take his team to the park and the group would practice basketball for an hour or so before they went back home. Just like Bai Xi Xi had said at the beginning, she did not interfere with the training and continued to sit at the side to watch Fu Chen manage his team. Bai Xi Xi would only give her words when Fu Chen asked for her advice. Initially, Fu Chen thought that his team might be a little helpless. Then, Bai Xi Xi suggested that he focus on their teamwork. After practicing a few times, Fu Chen finally saw a lot of improvement. Seeing how the boys were performing well made him feel that they might have the chance to win against the basketball team. Everyone was shocked when Fu Chen went to meet the teacher in charge to sign up their team. Moreover, they also heard that Fu Chen was nning to have a match with the basketball team. Yang Xu and his team onlyughed when they heard about this matter. None of them expected that Fu Chen would take Bai Xi Xi¡¯s words seriously. Moreover, it seemed that Bai Xi Xi too will be joining Fu Chen¡¯s team. ¡°Yang Xu, what do you think about this?¡± Xia Feng asked. ¡°Fu Chen seemed so serious about joining our basketball team.¡± Yang Xu chuckled when he saw the expression on his friend¡¯s face. ¡°What are you worried about? Do you think that Fu Chen¡¯s team would be able to beat us? A group of four boys and a girl?¡± ..... Xia Feng was not at ease. ¡°But Fu Chen¡¯s skill was quite good, right?¡± Yang Xu¡¯s expression turned darker. ¡°Who said that his skill was good? If he was good, why would he still lose to our team previously?¡± Yang Xu sneered. ¡°Let¡¯s not forget that when Fu Chen had a match against us previously, his team members were also from the basketball team members. And now, he just picked up a few nobodies to join his team. Do you still think that he would win?¡± Xia Feng began to think that what Yang Xu said made sense. Even with such good members, Fu Chen had lost badly. Now that he had a few people who never yed basketball on his team, would he still be able to win? ¡°Besides, their team might not have a match against us,¡± Yang Xu spoke. ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°Did you forget? There are a few more teams who will join the sport meets.¡± Yang Xu smiled. ¡°Fu Chen and his team might as well lose early.¡± Hearing what Yang Xu said made everyone feel more at ease. So what if their team had lost to Y City West previously? Fu Chen¡¯s team should be worst than them. Meanwhile, Fu Chen and his team were practicing hard for onest time before their match tomorrow. On the basketball court at the park, Fu Chen was seen teaching the boys a few simple moves to defend. Seeing that everyone was doing alright, Fu Chen¡¯s eyes subconsciously went to look after Bai Xi Xi. Then, he found her practicing at the corner, pretending as if she too was a newbie in this sport. Beside her, Lin Xiao Tong and the other girls were encouraging Bai Xi Xi. Fu Chen watched Bai Xi Xi for a while and thought that he could see the faint smile on her lips. Bai Xi Xi really looked the happiest when she was ying basketball or whenever she was with her niece and nephews. Seeing the smile on her face made his heart skip a beat. Then, he was unable to pull his gaze away from her. A handnded on his shoulder. Fu Chen turned around and saw that Yan Li was looking at him. ¡°What are you looking at?¡± Yan Li followed Fu Chen¡¯s line of gaze and saw that he was looking at the girls. ¡°Mmm... I was just checking to see if our ss monitor was able to learn the skill well,¡± Fu Chen came up with nonsense. Fortunately, Yan Li believed in his words and did not think too much about it. ¡°Fu Chen, what do you think? Do you think that we can win against the basketball team tomorrow?¡± Yan Li asked. Their team has been practicing diligently for a week and Yan Li could feel that everyone¡¯s skills have gotten a lot better. However, he did not know whether they could win against the basketball team. During this practice, the boys could see that Fu Chen¡¯s skill was quite good and they wanted for him to be able to join the team. ¡°Everyone has practiced hard and I can see that each of you has made a lot of improvement,¡± Fu Chen said. ¡°Of course, if we continued to work hard as we did for the past few days, we might win against the basketball team.¡± Fu Chen saw that Bai Xi Xi had finished her practice. He walked over in her direction with the boys following him. As soon as he arrived, Bai Xi Xi held the basketball in her hand and looked at Fu Chen up and down. ¡°Are we done for today?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Fu Chen nodded. ¡°Let¡¯s go home early and rest. Tomorrow will be our big game.¡± Hearing his words made everyone a little nervous and excited at the same time. Everyone was looking forward to the match. ¡°Fu Chen, we believe that you can do it,¡± Lin Xiao Tong said. She nced at both Su You Lin and Du Yao Yao and smiled. ¡°We will be there to cheer for everyone.¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter if you win or lose. The most important thing is that everyone has done their best,¡± Du Yao Yao pointed out. Lin Xiao Tong sighed. ¡°I still had a feeling that our team will win.¡± She turned to Fu Chen and spoke, ¡°Fu Chen, don¡¯t forget. If you win this match and was epted into the basketball team, you have to treat us to something good.¡± Her gaze fell on the ice cream shop not too far away from them. ¡°Hmm... how about some ice cream?¡± Fu Chen shifted his gaze to Bai Xi Xi. ¡°I can treat you to something good... but can you guys pick up something other than ice cream?¡± Lin Xiao Tong thought that Fu Chen might not like ice cream and did not have an issue with it. ¡°Sure. There¡¯s also a delicious milk tea shop nearby our school.¡± Bai Xi Xi nced at Fu Chen inquiringly. She could not help but wonder why Fu Chen did not want to treat them to some ice cream. Of course, for Fu Chen, had already considered the ice cream shop as a special ce for him and Bai Xi Xi. Treating the others to some ice cream at that shop did not feel right for him. Chapter 713 - 713 Are You That Happy to See Me? 713 Are You That Happy to See Me? The next day, Bai Xi Xi arrived at school and saw that Fu Chen had already arrived. The boy sat at his usual ce looking very anxious about the basketball match that will soon begin. Sensing her presence, Fu Chen looked up and smiled brightly. Bai Xi Xi¡¯s presence gave him suchfort. Earlier, he was still worried that Bai Xi Xi did not show up. Fu Chen felt that without Bai Xi Xi around, he would not be able to calm down. ¡°ss Monitor, you¡¯re here.¡± The joy in his voice was too apparent. Bai Xi Xi was amused when she saw the glint of light in Fu Chen¡¯s eyes. ¡°Mmm... Are you that happy to see me?¡± Fu Chen coughed. ¡°ss Monitor, I was worried that you might note today. I can¡¯t be at ease without you around.¡± ¡°What are you worried about?¡± Bai Xi Xi sat put down her bag and took a seat. ¡°You will do fine.¡± A faint smile curled on his lips. ¡°But without you, the team will lose one more member.¡± Just then, Yan Li and the boys entered the ss. The moment they saw Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen, they quickly walked over to their ce. Everyone exchanged nces and could see the anxiousness in each other¡¯s eyes. ..... Everyone was a little afraid of this uing match. Moreover, their opponent would be the school¡¯s basketball team. The only person who seemed calm was Bai Xi Xi. Looking at her made everyone wonder if she was not anxious at all. Suddenly, everyone was looking at Fu Chen, waiting for him to say something before the sport meets, would meet. Fu Chen¡¯s heart was beating faster, knowing everyone was waiting for him to say something. He cleared up his throat and spoke, ¡°Everyone, we have worked hard for this. It did not matter if we win or lose. But, I would like to thank everyone for helping me today.¡± ¡°Hey, it¡¯s not a big deal,¡± Yan Li patted Fu Chen on the shoulder. ¡°We just wanted you to take this chance.¡± Soon, everyone left the ss and headed to the school field. Bai Xi Xi looked at Fu Chen and bumped his arm with her fist. ¡°Don¡¯t be too anxious. Just think of it as if you are ying with my nephews.¡± Fu Chen chuckled. He felt that ying against Bai Xiang and Zhang Qi Lin would be much more stressful than ying against the basketball team. With that thought in mind, Fu Chen began to feel more at ease. ¡°Alright, you should stay here with the others first,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°I wille again before the first match began.¡± Fu Chen began to feel anxious when he saw that Bai Xi Xi was about to leave. ¡°ss Monitor, where are you going?¡± ¡°I still have to join the 400 meters sprint,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°It shouldn¡¯t take too long. The event usually finished earlier than the others.¡± Fu Chen stared at Bai Xi Xi in disbelief. He did not know that Bai Xi Xi will have to join another sport activity. He just assumed that Bai Xi Xi was free. That was the reason she had agreed to join his team. Without waiting for Fu Chen to say anything, Bai Xi Xi left and headed to the track. When she arrived, Lin Xiao Tong and the girls were already standing at the side as cheerleaders. Lin Xiao Tong saw Bai Xi Xi and waved her hand in excitement. She cupped her hands at her mouth and shouted, ¡°Bai Xi Xi! You can do this!¡± Bai Xi Xiughed when she saw her friends, excitingly encouraging her at the side. She waved her hand back before joining the other participant at the side. The teacher in charge was giving a briefing about the match and everyone was listening cautiously. At the track, the 100 meters run had already started. From a distance, Bai Xi Xi could already hear her ssmates¡¯ voices, cheering for everyone who took part in the match. Soon, it was Bai Xi Xi¡¯s turn. After warming up her body, Bai Xi Xi stood at the line and looked ahead. Bang! Bai Xi Xi ran on the track heading to the final line. Since she was joining this match because there were not enough people wanting to participate, Bai Xi Xi was taking it easy with her run. However, she was someone who would often follow her brother and sister-inw to train. Her stamina was quite good and it was not difficult for her toplete the race. Just as she was about to reach the finishing line, Bai Xi Xi could see that Fu Chen was standing at the end along with Lin Xiao Tong and the girls. The look on his face showed that he was worried about her. In the end, Bai Xi Xi finished her race and won second ce. She walked over to the side and saw that Fu Chen was holding a bottle of drinking water for her. ¡°ss Monitor, for you.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded to him and took a few sips. Then, she looked at Fu Chen again, ¡°Why are you here?¡± ¡°Of course, I am here to support you,¡± Fu Chen said. ¡°ss Monitor, you are really great.¡± Hisment made herugh. ¡°I was only joining because no one else wanted to join.¡± Even so, Bai Xi Xi managed to get second ce. Fu Chen thought that Bai Xi Xi was really great. ¡°Are you tired? Can you still y after this?¡± Fu Chen was still worried. ¡°It¡¯s fine. We are not the first team to go. I still have a lot of time to rest before the match.¡± It was then that Fu Chen was finally at ease. Just then, the teacher announced that the first basketball match will begin. Since Fu Chen and his team were not involved in the first match, the two of them were not in a hurry to head over to the basketball court. However, when they heard that the basketball team would y in the first match, Bai Xi Xi thought that it would be better for them to watch their opponent¡¯s skills. This would be a good opportunity for the team to learn more about their opponent¡¯s strengths and weaknesses. Chapter 714 - 714 Their First Score 714 Their First Score Bai Xi Xi only watched the match for five minutes before she decided that it was not worth her time. Although Yang Xu and his team were winning, Bai Xi Xi thought that their performance was too... bad. Previously, there was still Jian Chi who held the team together. Although the boy was too self-centered and would only let his team pass the basketball to him, at least, everyone knew what they have to do. But this time, there was no teamwork within this team. Each one of them was acting in their way, wanting to show that they are the best in the match. Everyone was used to listening to Jian Chi. Without him around, the team seemed a little lost. After watching them for a while, Bai Xi Xi began to worry for Fu Chen. Even if he won this basketball match and got the spot on the basketball team, Bai Xi Xi did not think that he would be able to grow with a team like this. The basketball team will need a makeover. ..... Everyone will need to learn how to work in a team before they could y in a match. Otherwise, it would be too embarrassing for their school. As the thought came to her mind, Bai Xi Xi turned to Fu Chen and saw that he was watching the match intently. The look on his face showed that he was really hoping to get into the basketball team. Taking a deep breath, Bai Xi Xi decided not to think too much about this matter. As long as Fu Chen decided to join the team, who was she to say anything about it? The first match ended and it was not surprising that the basketball team won the match. The cheering was especially loud. Even without Jian Chi around, the other members had their own fans among the girls. Bai Xi Xi took this advantage to look at the match chart. There were a total of four teams joining the sports meet¡¯s basketballpetition. Their team will need to win the first match before they could meet the basketball team in the final round. It really was not too difficult. After observing their training for a few days, she had the confidence that the team will do well. However, at her side, her teammates looked very nervous. Their faces were pale it seemed as if Yan Li was going to pass out anytime soon. The teacher announced that the next match will begin in five minutes and that those who were going to be in the next match were asked to gather at the side. The boys stood up and everyone went with Fu Chen to the basketball court. Yang Xu watched as Fu Chen walked by and sneered. Until this time, he still could not believe that Fu Chen dared to take his challenge. He hoped that Fu Chen and his team would win the first match. Therefore, he and his team would be able to show Fu Chen how he was not suitable to join the team. Meanwhile, Fu Chen was doing his best to keep his calm. However, seeing Yan Li and the other¡¯s pale faces suddenly made him grow anxious as well. Something in his stomach was doing a summersault and it felt that he suddenly needed to have a quick visit to the toilet. Just then, his gaze fell on Bai Xi Xi who stood next to him. Seeing the calm look on her face made him rx as well. The nervousness gradually dissipated. Something in him told him that everything will be fine. He still has Bai Xi Xi and the boys who were willing to join this match to help him. Even if he did not win, he would be grateful that they are willing to help. Fu Chen gathered his member and gave everyone a pep-talk. Seeing his rxed look made everyone feel a little better. They were no longer feeling so stressed. Finally, the teacher asked them to gather on the court. Everyone went to their position quickly. On the side, Lin Xiao Tong and the girls were cheering loudly for their team to win. However, instead of shouting Fu Chen¡¯s name, Lin Xiao Tong was cheering for Bai Xi Xi. The number of viewers increases. Bai Xi Xi was the only girl who joined this match and everyone was a little curious to see how this match will end up. A few of them were already guessing that Fu Chen¡¯s team will lose badly in this first round. The whistle was blown and the match began. Fu Chen jumped up high and managed to grab the basketball in his hand. As he was not sure how this match will end up, Fu Chen did not want to waste his time or give the other team a chance. He wanted to be the first to score and encourage his team members. Suddenly, a boy from the opposing team was blocking his path. Fu Chen swept his gaze around and saw another of his team members was free from the opponent¡¯s guard. Their gazes met briefly and Fu Chen passed the ball to another boy. Fortunately, the boy managed to catch the ball without any problem. However, now that the ball was in his hand, the boy had now be the target and this was making him a little anxious. He moved to a free spot for a bit before noticing Bai Xi Xi in front of him. Without thinking, the boy tossed the ball to Bai Xi Xi. A breath of relief escaped him the moment the basketball was no longer in his hand. Then, everyone¡¯s attention shifted to Bai Xi Xi who now had the basketball in her hand. The sound of the basketball against the floor was loud. At the side, her ssmates were cheering for her. A few girls thought that it was interesting for Bai Xi Xi to join the basketball match with the boys. Seeing how Bai Xi Xi managed to evade the opponent made them want to cheer for her as well. Just as they thought that Bai Xi Xi was going to attempt to shoot into the hoop, Bai Xi Xi had already tossed the ball in another direction. Everyone thought that Bai Xi Xi tossed the ball into an empty space because she was too scared that others were chasing after her. However, Fu Chen suddenly appeared at the spot and caught the ball with ease. Then, he tossed the ball into the hoop, gaining the team their first score. Chapter 715 - 715 To be Called an Old Man 715 To be Called an Old Man The sound of the whistle blowing marked the end of the second match. Fu Chen turned to look at the scoreboard with his chest heaving heavily. Seeing the final score stunned him for a long time. He was still having a hard time believing that it was true. A p on his shoulder snapped him into reality. Fu Chen looked up only to see that Yan Li and the boys were smiling brightly at him. ¡°Fu Chen,¡± Yan Li spoke his name. ¡°We won!¡± His eyes glinted. Fu Chen looked at the final score once again before the corner of his lips tilted up into a brilliant smile. Yes. In the first match, their team won with a high score. Their team had worked hard for it and the result was really something else. From the result, it can be shown that their team had beaten their opponent to a pulp! The cheering sound was quite loud. ..... It seemed that there were a lot of viewersing over to watch them after they made their first score. Initially, the basketball match did not attract this many people. A few of them only came when they heard that the newly transferred student and Bai Xi Xi were on the team. Later, everyone stayed around because they liked how their teamwork. Moreover, everyone was impressed that Bai Xi Xi¡¯s skills did not seem so bad. However, Fu Chen knew that Bai Xi Xi had held herself back too much. This time, Bai Xi Xi only stayed on the basketball court to let himself and the others shine. She wanted to let others know that his skill was good enough to join the basketball team. Fu Chen swept his gaze around the ce until he finally found Bai Xi Xi. The teenage girl stood at the side with a faint smile on her face. Although they were farther away, Fu Chen could still see the glint in her eyes. Bai Xi Xi too was happy that their team had won. Seeing that Yan Li was waving his hand at her, Bai Xi Xi finally joined the boys to celebrate their winning together. As soon as they left the basketball court, Lin Xiao Tong and the girls rushed over to give them some bottles of drinking water. However, before they could reach the team, a few other girls had already rushed over to their side, wanting to let them drink from the bottles they bought instead. Each member of the team had won some fans just from their performance. Fu Chen looked at the crowd around them and saw that a sunny, teenage boy was handing over a bottle to Bai Xi Xi. The scene in front of him turned his heart sour. It was then that Fu Chen realized that Bai Xi Xi was such a pretty girl. It would be impossible if someone like her did not have any fans, right? Fortunately, Bai Xi Xi did not ept them. After declining his bottle politely, Bai Xi Xi turned to Lin Xiao Tong and took the bottle from her instead. Subconsciously, the corner of Fu Chen¡¯s lips lit up. ¡°These guys just got lucky.¡± Hearing the familiar voice made Fu Chen look up. At the side, Yang Xu and his team were watching them with an unhappy looks in their eyes. The group of boys has been watching the match from the beginning. After the first break, Yang Xu could see his team was starting to panic. However, he tried to keep everyone calm, telling them that the only reason Fu Chen and his team were able to perform well was that their opponent was worst than them. It was only then that the others felt more at ease. Fu Chen pursed his lips into a thin line, knowing that the real match will start soon. Regarding Yang Xu¡¯s provocation, Fu Chen decided that he did not want toment on them. He can show them the result during their matchter. Initially, Fu Chen might not have that much confidence to y a match against the basketball team. However, seeing the teamwork from his team made him change his mind. Fu Chen finally had his confidence and felt that it was possible for them to win. The teachers allowed them to have some rest. Fu Chen gathered his team at the side and saw that everyone still had a happy smile on their faces. ¡°Everyone, we have done so well for the first match. We can do it again and win against the basketball team!¡± While Fu Chen had his confidence, the other members¡¯ confidence began to fall when they heard that their next opponent was the basketball team. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s just do it as we did just now,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter who our opponent is. We have to stick to our rhythm. Even if we are going to lose, let¡¯s not lose too badly.¡± Bai Xi Xi¡¯s words finally made everyone feel at ease. Seeing that the group was gathered at the side, Lin Xiao Tong and the girls came over to give everyone moral support. Fu Chen¡¯s gaze turned warmer when he looked at Bai Xi Xi. However, he soon began to worry again. His team members looked quite tired after their first match. Fu Chen was worried that everyone will be able to hold it during their next match. Thinking about it, it would be better if they were in the first match. This way, his team would be able to rest a little longer. Fu Chen did not have a long time to think of this matter. Soon, it was announced that the next match will be starting soon. As everyone began to make their way to the basketball court, Bai Xi Xi walked over to Fu Chen and spoke in a low voice, ¡°Fu Chen, you need to stop worrying too much like an old man.¡± Her words rendered him speechless. To be called an old man, especially by Bai Xi Xi did not make him feel good. Chapter 716 - 716 Fu Chen was Heavily Guarded 716 Fu Chen was Heavily Guarded Soon, everyone was gathered on the basketball court. Yang Xu stared at Fu Chen in front of him with his eyes full of discontent. He was still not able to ept that Fu Chen managed to beat the previous team. Although Yang Xu did not think that Fu Chen will be able to win this time, he also thought that perhaps, it would be better if they did not underestimate Fu Chen that much. ¡°Yang Xu, I hope that you will still hold to your words,¡± Fu Chen spoke. ¡°You will let me join the basketball team if my team wins this match.¡± Yang Xu gritted his teeth tightly. Even if he wanted to pretend that he did not agree, Bai Xi Xi and Lin Xiao Tong were around when he gave their words. Moreover, because of this match, a few members of his team had already spread the news that Fu Chen wanted to have this match because he wanted to join the basketball team. Initially, they wanted to embarrass Fu Chen by spreading this news. But now, it seemed that their moves were backfired. If he did not agree now, wouldn¡¯t others know about this? Then, the person who would be embarrassed was them ..... ¡°I know what I have agreed to,¡± Yang Xu spoke. ¡°But first, you have to win this match against us. Only then can we talk about this matter¡± Fu Chen smiled. ¡°Alright.¡± The teacher stood at the center to brief them about this match. Then, the whistle was blown and the second match started. Yang Xu grabbed the ball and quickly passed it over to his teammate. After watching Fu Chen¡¯s match just now, the basketball team decided that it was better for them to beat Fu Chen in the game earlier so that he will realize the difference between him and the team. All they wanted to do was to get the ball away from Fu Chen. Once the basketball was farther than Fu Chen, the boy would not be able to do anything. As for the rest of Fu Chen¡¯s team members, the basketball team decided not to care much about them. After all, their skill was not that good. On the basketball court, Fu Chen¡¯s team member was quick to avoid Yan Li and the boys from touching the balls. Easily, the basketball team made their first move. Xia Feng stood behind the hoop and jump up high scoring their first point with his m dunk. The crowd started to cheer and the smug look on the basketball team members was too apparent. At the side, Bai Xi Xi was observing the y with her eyes narrowed. Around her, there was not a member of the basketball team to guard against her. Meanwhile, two boys were guarding against Fu Chen. After observing the match for a few minutes, Bai Xi Xi was finally able to figure out what the basketball team wanted to do. They wanted to prevent Fu Chen from getting near the ball. Perhaps, they all thought that by preventing Fu Chen from touching the ball, they could defeat Fu Chen easily. But, their thoughts were quite right. Seeing how Fu Chen was heavily guarded, the others began to feel a little demotivated. Even if they managed to get the ball, they would not know who they should pass it to. Bai Xi Xi figured that this might be because she let Fu Chen shine on the basketball too much. It seemed that they will have to figure out another n. Soon, the first quarter ended. Fu Chen and his team went to the side for a quick break. Bai Xi Xi looked at her team members and saw the disappointed look on each of everyone¡¯s faces. They were no longer as spirited as they were earlier. Bai Xi Xi had her arms on her waist. She considered this matter for a while and finally spoke, ¡°The basketball team is keeping a tight look on Fu Chen. When you guys have a chance to get the ballter, you can try and pass the ball to me. The boys were not guarding against me. Passing the ball should not be that difficult.¡± Her teammates looked at each other before nodding. Bai Xi Xi looked at Yan Li. ¡°Among the others, your shot was quite good. Yan Li, I will try to pass the ball to you and you can try to score.¡± Yan Li looked at Bai Xi Xi in shock. ¡°Me?¡± A faint smile appeared on her face. ¡°We¡¯ll use this n first and see how they will change their tacticster.¡± Yan Li looked hesitant. But in the end, he nodded. Then, Bai Xi Xi looked at Fu Chen. ¡°Fu Chen, you have to try to get away from their tight guard. This match is for you. You have to show them that you are good enough to join the team.¡± Fu Chen scratched the tip of his nose. ¡°ss Monitor, I know. I will do my best.¡± He also realized that this match happened because he wanted to join the basketball team. The others were helping him. Therefore, he has to shine more. Otherwise, even if they win this match, the others would still say that he was not good enough. Fu Chen inhaled a deep breath as he tried to calm down and process what was going on. Then, he looked at his team members, ¡°This time, they are working together to suppress me. But if we look clearly, they were not as united as it seem. We can defeat them with our teamwork.¡± There was a glint in Bai Xi Xi¡¯s eyes as she looked at Fu Chen. Seeing that he was finally taking charge made her smile. ¡°Everyone, we have practiced hard for the past few days,¡± Fu Chen continued. ¡°Let¡¯s just do this like how we have practiced before.¡± A faint smile curled on his lips. ¡°I will have to count on you guys to help me win this game.¡± Chapter 717 - 717 Bai Xi Xi Made a Score 717 Bai Xi Xi Made a Score The match began again. Just as Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen had thought, the basketball team continued to guard against Fu Chen. From the very beginning, their guard against Fu Chen was too aggressive. They knew that Fu Chen was one who was good at the game and wanted to prevent him from advancing. Fu Chen tried to break through their defense a few times but failed. Yang Xu¡¯s team was not going to let Fu Chen advance. However, what they did not expect was that this time, their opponent was no longer focusing on Fu Chen. When they were not paying attention. Bai Xi Xi passed the ball to Yan Li and the boy gained a two-points for their team. Yang Xu and the others were a little dumbfounded by this result. Just now, everyone was too focused on Fu Chen and they did not think that the others would be attempting to shoot. Yang Xu frowned. ¡°It was just luck,¡± he whispered to his team members. ¡°Don¡¯t lose your focus. Continue as we have agreed.¡± The team began to disperse to get to their position. This time, Xia Feng managed to grab the ball really quickly. He ignored his other team members and went straight ahead to shoot the ball. However, before he could score, a shadow moved past him and the ball in his hand had suddenly disappeared. Xia Feng looked up and was surprised to see that Bai Xi Xi had the basketball in her hand and she was now heading to score. ..... A few boys from Xu Yuan¡¯s team went to block her path with a sneer on their faces. They did not take things too seriously upon seeing Bai Xi Xi with the ball. They thought that snatching the ball from Bai Xi Xi would be a piece of cake. However, before they could snatch the ball away, Bai Xi Xi twirled around while controlling the ball in her hand nonchntly. Just as the boys were wondering what was happening, Bai Xi Xi tossed the ball to Fu Chen and the boy made a three-pointer shot. Fu Chen and his team managed to score two times in a row and this was making Yang Xu and the others angrier. Everyone started to chase after the ball again. As Fu Chen managed to score again, Yang Xu and his team began to tighten their guard around him again. Bai Xi Xi managed to steal the ball and quickly passed it over to Yan Li who was waiting closer to the hoop. Once Yan Li held the ball, he made another attempt to score another point. But this time, someone was quick enough to steal the ball from him. Yan Li stared at his empty hand helplessly. He turned to Bai Xi Xi with an apologetic look in his eyes. It was not easy for Bai Xi Xi to snatch the ball, but he missed the opportunity to score. On the side, Fu Chen was still controlled by Yang Xu¡¯s team. However, he was doing his best to find a chance to bypass their control. After staying vignt for a while, Fu Chen finally made his move to escape their guard. He went straight to the center and tried to block Yang Xu¡¯s team¡¯s chance from scoring again. Once he managed to steal the ball, Fu Chen ran to the other side, while finding a chance to score. His gaze finally saw that Bai Xi Xi was at the side. A faint smile curled on his lips. Then, Fu Chen tossed the ball to Bai Xi Xi before Yang Xu¡¯s team could find their chance to steal the basketball again. Bai Xi Xi swept her gaze around and heaved a sigh. There was no one else around her. If she did not make her score, then, someone might try to steal the basketball again. After weighing her decision, Bai Xi Xi decided to make her score. She jumped up high with her long legs and made a m dunk. There was a brief silence around the basketball court. It was the first time that they have seen Bai Xi Xi made a score. Seeing the way she jumped and dunked the basketball shocked everyone. Bai Xi Xi¡¯s posture was too beautiful. Meanwhile, Fu Chen and his team finally regained their confidence again after their team managed to score another point. They now felt that it would not be difficult for them to chase after Yang Xu¡¯s team¡¯s score. After all, there was still plenty of time. At the side, Yang Xu was watching Bai Xi Xi with his eyes narrowed. This was the third time that Fu Chen¡¯s team had scored, however, this was not what he was concerned about. Seeing the way Bai Xi Xi had scored just now triggered something in his memory. Yang Xu could not help feeling as if he had seen the same posture once upon a time. ¡°Yang Xu, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Xia Feng whispered as he walk over. ¡°No.¡± Yang Xu shook his head. He stared at his friend for a while and spoke, ¡°Did you see the way our ss Monitor scored just now?¡± He watched as Xia Feng nodded and continued, ¡°Don¡¯t you think that her pose was a little familiar?¡± ¡°No. I don¡¯t.¡± Xia Feng frowned. ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± Yang Xu pursed his lips into a thin line. He thought that Bai Xi Xi¡¯s posture while scoring was a little familiar to that guy. Not too long ago, an arrogant boy in a hoodie came to watch their practice and asked for a match. In the end, their team lost and Jian Chi has been looking for that boy ever since. Seeing that the match was starting again, Yang Xu decided not to think too much about this matter and focus on the game. He felt that he was probably thinking too much. The boy from a while ago and Bai Xi Xi could never be the same person. Their posture might be a little simr, but their skill was very different. That boy was too arrogantpared to Bai Xi Xi. Chapter 718 - 718 Rubbing Salt on His Wound 718 Rubbing Salt on His Wound The basketball court was filled with loud cheers. After a long time, the match finally ended and everyone felt that this match was quite exciting. In the beginning, everyone expected that Yang Xu¡¯s team was going to win. But somehow, Fu Chen¡¯s team fought back and won the match. Yang Xu¡¯s team stood at the center of the basketball court while looking at the scoreboard. Everyone on the team was having a hard time, believing that they had lost at the hands of a bunch of amateurs. They thought that they had done their best to guard against Fu Chen, butter, that boy would always find his chance to slip away. Thinking about this made them frustrated. Yang Xu and the others could not understand the reason their team had lost this match. They were Y City High School¡¯s basketball team. They practiced every day and fought against some of the greatest basketball teams around. So, how can they lose? They thought that this loss was illogical. ..... After a while, everyone began to shift their gazes to Yang Xu. They thought that perhaps the reason for their defeat might be because Yang Xu was an ipetent team captain. Their dissatisfaction rose. Soon, the basketball team will face another internal conflict because of this loss. On the other side of the court, Fu Chen and his teammate were having a little celebration of their own. They had a match against the school¡¯s basketball team and won. Even though their score differences were not that much, it was not that important. What¡¯s important was that they won. In the beginning, none of them expected that they would really win. But through their teamwork, Fu Chen and his team managed to win. Knowing that they won against the school¡¯s basketball team made them prouder. Even though they were not nning to join the basketball team, this match would certainly be one of the most memorable events in their life. Fu Chens looked at his team members and felt as if he wanted to cry. When no one wanted to join his team, Yan Li and the boys decided to volunteer even though their basketball skills were only basic. They worked hard during the practice and neverined about it. Fu Chen could see that Yan Li and the boys genuinely wanted to help him. Finally, their hard work paid off. This was only a sport meets, but the feeling of winning this match was as if they had won a basketball tournament. It was huge for them. No words could describe what Fu Chen was feeling right now. He wanted to open his mouth a few times to say his words of gratitude, but in the end, the words he wanted to say were stuck in his throat. Instead, his eyes and nose began to sting. Yan Liughed when he saw the look on Fu Chen¡¯s face. He felt that he could understand Fu Chen¡¯s feelings at this time. Worried that his friend would really cry, Yan Li patted Fu Chen on the shoulder a few times. Fu Chen gritted his teeth and inhaled a deep breath. He looked at his team members and was finally able to utter, ¡°Everyone. Thank you. Winning this would be impossible without you guys.¡± Lin Xiao Tong and the girls arrived at their side and happened to hear Fu Chen¡¯s words. The girl had both hands on her waist as she looked at Fu Chen. ¡°Then, what about us? Fu Chen, we also worked hard to cheer on you guys.¡± Her words made everyoneugh. ¡°That¡¯s right. It was also because of you girls that we won this match,¡± Fu Chen said. ¡°If it was not because of your support and cheer, we might lose our morale earlier.¡± Yan Li nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right. Lin Xiao Tong, your cheering voice was too loud. It was also because of you that I managed to see that Xia Feng wasing after me. Because of that, I managed to keep on guard.¡± Lin Xiao Tong looked at the boys, feeling a little proud. ¡°Then, Fu Chen, don¡¯t forget about the milk tea for us. After shouting so much, my throat was a little hoarse.¡± Fu Chen nodded. ¡°I know. Let¡¯s go to the milk tea shop after school.¡± Fu Chen raised his head and met Bai Xi Xi¡¯s gaze. Seeing the smile on her face made him blush. Fu Chen wondered if he looked pathetic in front of Bai Xi Xi at the moment. He did not realize when did it happen, but Fu Chen felt that he wanted to always show his cool side whenever Bai Xi Xi was around. He felt that he might not be able to win this match if it was not because of Bai Xi Xi. From the very beginning, Bai Xi Xi had shown her support and was confident that he could win against the basketball team. Fu Chen realized that he owed Bai Xi Xi a lot. ¡°Fu Chen,¡± Bai Xi Xi walked over and shed her usual carefree smile at her. ¡°Congrattions. You really deserve this win.¡± ¡°ss Monitor, thank you.¡± Bai Xi Xi chuckled upon hearing his words. ¡°What are you thanking me for? I just saw that you wanted to join the basketball team and thought that you deserved a chance.¡± As the team was having a little celebration, Fu Chen caught sight of the basketball team leaving the court. Without saying a word, Fu Chen walked over to the boys and stopped in front of Yang Xu. ¡°Yang Xu, don¡¯t forget what you promised earlier. You will let me join the basketball team, right?¡± Fu Chen¡¯s words made Yang Xu a little irritated. They already lost the match and Fu Chen¡¯s words were like rubbing salt on his wound. ¡°I know what I have promised,¡± Yang Xu spoke through his gritted teeth. ¡°Next Monday, you cane to the basketball court and join the practice. Are you happy?¡± A smile appeared on Fu Chen¡¯s face. ¡°Thank you.¡± Yang Xu narrowed his eyes. Looking at Fu Chen for a long time was making his heart hurt. He felt that he needed to vent his anger on something. Seeing that Yan Li was blocking his path as well, Yang Xu decided to vent his anger a little bit on him. He raised his hand and gave a shove at Yan Li, causing him to stagger backward. Unfortunately, Bai Xi Xi was behind Yan Li. By the time, Bai Xi Xi saw Yan Li, it was already toote and she could not avoid him in time. Chapter 719 - 719 To the Infirmary 719 To the Infirmary Lin Xiao Tong screamed when she saw how Bai Xi Xi fell on the floor. Seeing how Bai Xi Xi¡¯s long legs were turned into an awkward position made Li Xiao Tong start to worry. ¡°Xi Xi!¡± Lin Xiao Tong rushed over to her friend¡¯s side, wanting to help her up. However, seeing the way Bai Xi Xi was hissing in pain frightened her and Lin Xiao Tong began to worry that lifting her friend up would worsen the situation. Meanwhile, Fu Chen started to panic the moment he heard Lin Xiao Tong¡¯s scream. He pushed Yang Xu aside and his eyes widened in surprise upon seeing that Bai Xi Xi was on the ground. ¡°ss Monitor!¡± Fu Chen wanted to go over and help Bai Xi Xi up. However, Lin Xiao Tong and the girls were closer to help her up. Seeing that Lin Xiao Tong was having a little trouble helping Bai Xi Xi up made him worry. ¡°Yang Xu!¡± Du Yao Yao turned to Yang Xu with an angry look on her face. She saw that it was Yang Xu who had pushed Yan Li, causing thetter to collide with Bai Xi Xi. ¡°What are you looking at me for?¡± Yang Xu shifted his eyes guiltily. ¡°It wasn¡¯t my fault that she fall.¡± Du Yao Yao pointed her eyes at him. ¡°You pushed her!¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t!¡± Yang Xu frowned. ¡°When did I touch her? Did you see it with your eyes? Du Yao Yao! Don¡¯t use someone falsely!¡± ..... Hearing his words only made the girls angrier. However, before they could continue to scold Yang Xu, Teacher Shen walked over to look at the situation. ¡°What¡¯s going on here?¡± Teacher Shen asked. Her expression was a little fierce. Du Yao Yao pointed at Yang Xu. ¡°Teacher Shen, Yang Xu pushed Bai Xi Xi and caused her to fall.¡± Yang Xu¡¯s eyes widened in shock. He did not expect that Du Yao Yao wouldin to their teacher just like that. They were not in kindergarten. Why should she report his name like that? ¡°Teacher Shen, it wasn¡¯t me,¡± Yang Xu spoke quickly. ¡°It was Yan Li who did not step carefully and hit Bai Xi Xi.¡± ¡°It was you who pushed Yan Li, causing him to hit Xi Xi, wasn¡¯t it?¡± Lin Xiao Tong spoke angrily. ¡°When did I push him?¡± Yang Xu stared at Lin Xiao Tong with a threatening gaze. Teacher Shen was starting to get a headache upon hearing the students quarreling in front of her. She rubbed the space between her brows and heaved a deep breath. ¡°Alright, both of you shut up!¡± Yang Xu was about to continue defending himself when he heard Teacher Shen¡¯s voice. Teacher Shen was among the fiercest teacher in school and many students were afraid of her. Hearing Teacher Shen¡¯s voice made Yang Xu shrink his neck. Fortunately, Teacher Shen was no longer focusing on him. Instead, Teacher Shen walked over to Bai Xi Xi and looked at her legs. Her brow furrowed as she looked at her student. ¡°Bai Xi Xi, are you alright?¡± Teacher Shen asked. She crouched down beside Bai Xi Xi and looked at her ankle, touching it lightly. ¡°Does it hurt?¡± Bai Xi Xi gritted her teeth as she bore with the pain. ¡°It hurts.¡± ¡°I think you sprained your ankle,¡± Teacher Shen spoke after observing Bai Xi Xi¡¯s condition for a while. She raised her head and saw the worried look on Fu Chen¡¯s face. Without giving it a thought, Teacher Shen summoned Fu Chen¡¯s name. ¡°Fu Chen.¡± The teenage boy snapped out of his thought when he heard his name. ¡°Yes, Teacher Shen.¡± ¡°Help me to carry Bai Xi Xi,¡± Teacher Shen spoke. ¡°Bring her to the infirmary and let the doctor take a look at her ankle.¡± Fu Chen nodded. ¡°Yes, Teacher Shen.¡± He observed Bai Xi Xi¡¯s situation for a while before deciding to crouch down in front of her. He turned his head and looked at Bai Xi Xi without saying anything. Their gazes met briefly before Fu Chen looked away. He stretched his arms behind him, motioning for Bai Xi Xi to climb up on his body. Bai Xi Xi stared at Fu Chen¡¯s shoulder de, wondering just what was it that he was trying to do. Teacher Shen shifted her gaze at Lin Xiao Tong and the girls. ¡°You girls, help Xi Xi to get up.¡± Lin Xiao Tong was quick to step forward to help Bai Xi Xi to get her on Fu Chen¡¯s back. Bai Xi Xi could not help but flinch the moment her arms were put on Fu Chen¡¯s shoulder. She wanted to retract her arms, thinking that being carried piggyback by Fu Chen was a little too intimate. ¡°Hold on tight!¡± Fu Chen spoke before Bai Xi Xi could retract her arms. ¡°Otherwise, I might identally drop you.¡± Fu Chen¡¯s words made Bai Xi Xi change her mind. After a brief hesitation, Bai Xi Xi decided to put her arms around Fu Chen¡¯s shoulder. Fu Chen was only helping her to get to the infirmary. She should not feel shy about this. The most important thing was for her to get to the infirmary as soon as she could. Her brother always said that early treatment was the best. Bai Xi Xi began to rx a little bit after she hade up with those reasons. With Lin Xiao Tong supporting her, Fu Chen ced his hands around Bai Xi Xi¡¯s legs and stood up. He stabilized himself before turning around to find the infirmary. Lin Xiao Tong and the others wanted to go with Bai Xi Xi. However, before they could take another step, Teacher Shen was already blocking their path. ¡°Where do you think you are going?¡± Teacher Shen spoke. ¡°Lin Xiao Tong, you stay here with me and exin to me what was going on.¡± She swept her gaze at the others and frowned. ¡°You guys as well. No one is leaving before I figured out what is going on.¡± Chapter 720 - 720 I’ll Show You the Way 720 I¡¯ll Show You the Way While Teacher Shen was interrogating the others, Fu Chen carried Bai Xi Xi on his back, wanting to look for the infirmary. Fu Chen was holding Bai Xi Xi¡¯s legs securely as he climbed up the stairs. The look on his face was serious. Fu Chen was walking around hurriedly to get to the infirmary. It made Bai Xi Xi who was piggybacked worried that she might fall. Subconsciously, Bai Xi Xi tried to hold Fu Chen¡¯s shoulder tighter. At this time, Qi Zheng was most concerned about Bai Xi Xi¡¯s legs. He was worried that if something happened to her legs, Bai Xi Xi would not be able to y basketball anymore. Therefore, Fu Chen wanted Bai Xi Xi to get early treatment so that Bai Xi Xi could continue to y the sport she liked the most. However, the moment he arrived at the top floor, Fu Chen finally realized something important: He did not know where is the infirmary located... Fu Chen stood at the top stairs while staring ahead. His brain was working hard, trying to remember if he knew this ce... Bai Xi Xi pursed her lips as Fu Chen stood at the top of the stairs for a long time. Actually, Bai Xi Xi was finding it awkward for her to be carried piggyback by Fu Chen. ..... She was worried that she might fall. Therefore, Bai Xi Xi has been holding Fu Chen¡¯s shoulder tightly. Their closeness made her shy as she had never been this close with a boy her age. Most of all, Bai Xi Xi did not want to be a burden. Seeing that Fu Chen was standing in ce for a long time made her anxious. Bai Xi Xi patted Fu Chen lightly on the shoulder and spoke, ¡°That... Fu Chen... Am I too heavy? Just put me down. I can walk.¡± Fu Chen snapped out of his thought when he heard Bai Xi Xi¡¯s voice. Worried that she might fall, Fu Chen chose to hold Bai Xi Xi a little tighter. ¡°Don¡¯t move around.¡± He warned as Bai Xi Xi wriggled to get off his back. ¡°Otherwise, you might fall.¡± Sensing the anxiousness in Fu Chen¡¯s voice, Bai Xi Xi finally stopped moving around. Fu Chen inhaled a deep breath. He adjusted Bai Xi Xi on his back and coughed. ¡°ss Monitor, I just realized that I don¡¯t know where the infirmary is.¡± There was a long silence before Bai Xi Xi¡¯sughter echoed in the hall. Fu Chen was embarrassed for a few seconds. Then, he also thought that this situation was a little funny and began to chuckle as well. But... Bai Xi Xi¡¯sughing voice was too close to his ear. Fu Chen thought that her voice sounded nice and his face turned a little red. Bai Xi Xi who often had a serious look on her face had a beautiful smile and melodiousughter. At this time, Fu Chen was d that Bai Xi Xi could not see his face. Perhaps she would think that he was being weird if she saw the look on his face. Finally, Bai Xi Xi broke the silence between them. ¡°Alright then. I¡±ll show you the way. Just... don¡¯t walk around too fast.¡± Bai Xi Xi pointed out the direction to the infirmary slowly. This time, Fu Chen was no longer as anxious, or walking too fast. Fu Chen decided that taking his time to carry the ss Monitor on his back was also good. He liked hearing the sound of her voice and the warmth on his back. Then, he wondered if this would make him sound a little selfish. After walking around for a while, they finally reached the infirmary. The school¡¯s nurse who was in charge of the infirmary raised her head when she heard some movement. Seeing that Fu Chen was walking into the room while carrying someone on his back, the nurse quickly stood up. ¡°Hello,¡± Fu Chen greeted politely. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± The nurse walked over to look at the student behind Fu Chen. ¡°Student Bai Xi Xi?¡± Bai Xi Xi was quite well-known among the teachers and staff in the school. Previously, she had also helped to bring a few students to the infirmary. Therefore, it was not strange for the nurse to recognize her. It was just that... this was the first time that the nurse saw someone carrying her in. ¡°I might sprained my ankle,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. The nurse pointed to the bed on the side. ¡°Quickly, put her on the bed.¡± Fu Chen followed the nurse¡¯s instructions and ced Bai Xi Xi gently on the bed. The moment her weight was no longer behind him, Fu Chen could not help but feel a sense of loss. But that feeling quickly disappeared and was reced by worry again when he saw the school¡¯s nurse was checking on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s injury. He stood at the side while watching them with a serious look in his eyes. It was as if Fu Chen did not want to miss anything as the nurse was checking on Bai Xi Xi. ¡°Does it hurt?¡± The nurse asked as she touched Bai Xi Xi¡¯s ankle. Fu Chen raised his head to look at Bai Xi Xi¡¯s reaction and saw the little frown between her brow. ¡°It hurts a little bit.¡± Bai Xi Xi heaved in relief when the pain was not as much as she thought it would be. The nurse continued to check on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s injury with Fu Chen watching them. After a while, the nurse finally retracted her hands. ¡°Fortunately, it wasn¡¯t sprained that badly. I think it would be better after resting for a couple of days.¡± ¡°But, she can¡¯t seem to get up after that fall. Is she really alright?¡± Fu Chen asked with concern. The nurse went to check on Bai Xi Xi again. ¡°Mmm...¡± She turned to Fu Chen and shed a smile. ¡°It¡¯s alright. I¡¯ll go and take the ice for her. ssmate, can you stay here and look for your friend for a while? If there¡¯s anyoneing to look for me, tell them that I went to pick up some ice.¡± Fu Chen nodded and watched as the nurse leave. Chapter 721 - 721 Congratulations 721 Congrattions Once the nurse could no longer be seen, Fu Chen turned to look at Bai Xi Xi again. His gaze shifted to her ankle as he looked at them with worry. ¡°Are you sure you are alright?¡± He still remembered the painful look on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face when her friends were trying to lift her up. Therefore, Fu Chen was doubting the nurse¡¯s words when she said that Bai Xi Xi¡¯s injury was not that serious. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°You heard what the nurse said. Fortunately, it wasn¡¯t that serious. I should be alright after resting for a few days.¡± Fu Chen was still not convinced. He felt that Bai Xi Xi could still lie because she did not want to make him feel bad. ¡°Really, I¡¯m fine,¡± Bai Xi Xi said helplessly when she noticed the doubtful look on Fu Chen¡¯s face. ¡°It¡¯s just that... Maybe I¡¯m a little tired and my legs were cramping a little bit. After all, it has been a while since I joined a basketball match.¡± It was then that Fu Chen remember that Bai Xi Xi has been running the 400 meters sprint before the match. Then, she yed two matches and help him win. Thinking about this made him feel guilty. In the end, it was because of helping him that Bai Xi Xi was injured, right? He nced at her ankle again and spoke, ¡°If it hurts again, you have to tell me. Mmm... If you need anything, you have to tell me. You cannot move around and dy your recovery.¡± ..... The man was speaking too much with a lot of reminders for her. Bai Xi Xi thought that Fu Chen was worst than her brother who worked as a doctor. ¡°Fu Chen, thank you for taking me to the infirmary,¡± Bai Xi Xi was quick to change the topic. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Fu Chen heaved a sigh. ¡°Actually, I am the one who should be thanking you. After all, you helped me to win this match.¡± Bai Xi Xi shed him a smile. ¡°That¡¯s right. Congrattions.¡± He won the basketball match against Yang Xu and his team. However, Fu Chen was not feeling too happy about it. After all, Bai Xi Xi was injured because of him. ¡°The next time you had a match, I wille over and support you.¡± Hearing this made Fu Chen feel more at ease. ¡°Mmm... Then, I will have to work hard.¡± Suddenly, Fu Chen began to look forward to that day when Bai Xi Xi woulde to support him during his basketball match. ¡°Working with the basketball team would be difficult,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°You might have won the bet and was let to stay with the team. However, I can see that Yang Xu and the others were not fully epting you into the team. Therefore, Fu Chen, you really have to work hard in the team.¡± Bai Xi Xi wondered if Yang Xu would be as petty as Jian Chi. Would Yang Xu let Fu Chen y for the team? Or would he let Fu Chen into the team and let him stay as a reserved yer who would never be called to y? The basketball team might not be fair to Fu Chen. But, Bai Xi Xi was looking forward to seeing how Fu Chen was going to stay and fight. She had already helped him this much. If he did not fight for his chance to y, then, she would be very disappointed. After a while, the nurse returned to the room while carrying a bag of ice. She wrapped them in a towel before helping to press Bai Xi Xi¡¯s ankle with the icepress. The cold made Bai Xi Xi flinch. After a while, the injured area was no longer as painful. The nurse was giving Bai Xi Xi a few reminders on how she should be looking after her injury when a student walked into the infirmary with bated breath. ¡°Nurse, someone fainted in the track field,¡± the student shouted the moment he raised his head. ¡°The teacher wanted you to go and take a look.¡± The nurse stood up hurriedly with a worried look on her face. Then, she looked at Bai Xi Xi¡¯s ankle before tossing the ice bag to Fu Chen. ¡°ssmate, help me to press the ice to your friend¡¯s ankle. Do it for another five minutes. I¡¯ll have to go and check the situation first.¡± Fu Chen stared at the ice bag in his hand and nodded. Without saying anything more, the nurse grabbed her small bag before leaving with the male student to look at the fainted student. Once he could no longer see the nurse, Fu Chen pulled a chair and sit down. Then, he picked up Bai Xi Xi¡¯s legs and started to press the ice bag against her ankle. Bai Xi Xi flinched when Fu Chen touched her leg. But, Fu Chen was thinking that Bai Xi Xi was flinching because of the pain. ¡°Does it hurt?¡± Fu Chen looked at Bai Xi Xi anxiously. ¡°No. The ice is too cold.¡± It was then that Fu Chen breathe in relief. Bai Xi Xi stretched her hand at Fu Chen. ¡°Just give me the ice pack. Let me do it myself. You can leave first. I¡¯ll be fine here.¡± Fu Chen frowned. ¡°No. The nurse assigned me to this task. I am not going to leave halfway. Besides, I can¡¯t leave when the nurse is away. What if another student came to look for treatment? At least, when I¡¯m around, I can do something to help.¡± Bai Xi Xi hesitated, but Fu Chen was not going to let her reject his help. He continued to hold Bai Xi Xi¡¯s foot with one hand and pressed the ice on her ankle with another. The nurse gave him the task to give Bai Xi Xi a coldpress on the ankle for five minutes and Fu Chen was going to do this task seriously. While Fu Chen was concentrating on his task, Bai Xi Xi¡¯s gaze shifted to the hand that was holding her foot. The image of Fu Chen holding her foot made her embarrass. This act was a little too intimate, wasn¡¯t it? Chapter 722 - 722 Punished 722 Punished When Fu Chen was done pressing Bai Xi Xi¡¯s ankle with the icepress, the nurse still had not returned to the infirmary. However, a few people showed up instead. Lin Xiao Tong pushed the door open and looked at Bai Xi Xi anxiously. ¡°Xi Xi!¡± She looked at Bai Xi Xi up and down and frowned. ¡°How are you feeling? What did the nurse say?¡± Behind her, both Su You Lin and Du Yao Yao wereing as well. Initially, Yan Li and the others wanted to go and visit Bai Xi Xi as well. However, their homeroom teacher spotted them and asked them to do a few errands. Bai Xi Xi stared at her friends and smiled in assurance. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. The nurse said it was only a minor injury. My leg will heal in a few days.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Lin Xiao Tong was having a hard time believing Bai Xi Xi¡¯s words. After all, she could still recall the painful look on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s face when she tried to help her up earlier. ¡°Xi Xi, you¡¯re not sugarcoating words because you did not want us to worry, right? ¡°Of course.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. She turned to look at Fu Chen and continued, ¡°If you don¡¯t believe me, you can ask Fu Chen.¡± It was then that Lin Xiao Tong realized that Fu Chen was also in the infirmary. ¡°Fu Chen, what did the nurse say? Is it really alright? There¡¯s really no problem with Xi Xi¡¯s legs? It was not broken or anything, right?¡± Fu Chen nced at Bai Xi Xi before answering, ¡°Mmm... The nurse said it was fortunate that the injury was not as bad as we thought. ss Monitor would be alright after resting.¡± ..... Lin Xiao Tong looked at the two alternately. Seeing that their expression did not seem as if they were telling a lie, Lin Xiao Tong finally heaved in relief. ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Her gaze fell on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s long legs again. Du Yao Yao swept her gaze around and finally noticed that the nurse was not around. ¡°That¡¯s right. Where is the nurse?¡± ¡°A student came over a while ago and said that someone passed out at the track field,¡± Fu Chen said. ¡°The nurse went over to look at the student.¡± ¡°So there¡¯s only the two of you here?¡± Du Yao Yao asked. ¡°Mmm....¡± Fu Chen nodded. ¡°The nurse asked me to stay and help just in case another student came to look for her. That¡¯s right. What happened to Yang Xu? What did Teacher Shen say?¡± The girls exchanged a look. Lin Xiao Tong had an angry look on her face when she recalled how Yang Xu refused to admit what he had done. ¡°What else? Yang Xu stubbornly did not want to admit what he had done. His teammates wanted to back him up as well.¡± Her eyes narrowed. Lin Xiao Tong recalled her argument with Yang Xu earlier and the urge to beat him up came over. If it was not for Xia Feng stopping her in time, Lin Xiao Tong would really scratch Yang Xu¡¯s face with her long nails. ¡°Fortunately, there were a few eyewitnesses,¡± Su You Lin said. ¡°A few students who were hanging around the basketball court saw the incident and talked to Teacher Shen. They even have some recordings of the incident.¡± Su You Lin nced at Fu Chen as she thought of those girls again. The students who stepped forward to help them exin the situation were fans of Fu Chen. Initially, the students wanted to sneak some footage of Fu Chen who was still in the middle of the basketball court. Who would have thought that they had identally caught the video of Yang Xu pushing Yan Li and causing Bai Xi Xi to fall? In the end, Bai Xi Xi¡¯s injury happened because Yang Xu was shoving people around. Of course, Yang Xu could not shirk from responsibility. ¡°Teacher Shen took Yang Xu to the side and gave him a long lecture,¡± Su You Lin said. ¡°Teacher Shen said that he will have to apologize to you. Yang Xu will have to pick up the rubbish all around the school groundter as punishment.¡± Fu Chen frowned. He thought that it was great that Yang Xu could not escape from Teacher Shen. However, he wished that Yang Xu would be punished a little more for causing the injury to Bai Xi Xi¡¯s legs. The girls stayed around to chat with Bai Xi Xi. As the girls wereing to visit Bai Xi Xi, they did not forget to bring along Bai Xi Xi¡¯s belongings with them. Then, seeing that it was time for lunch, Lin Xiao Tong and the others decided to go to the cafeteria and bought some food for Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen. After all, Bai Xi Xi will have to stay and rest, while Fu Chen still have to look after the infirmary before the nurse return. Once the girls had left, Bai Xi Xi pulled out her phone to check on a few messages. Fu Chen stood at the side to watch Bai Xi Xi. ¡°How are you going to get home after this?¡± His gaze fell on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s ankle. ¡°Should I help you to call a member of your family?¡± Fu Chen had already been considering what he should do after this. Bai Xi Xi¡¯s house was a little farther and it was not convenient for her to walk the distance. Fu Chen thought that if Bai Xi Xi did not have anyone to pick her up, he would offer to carry her back to her ce. It might be a little difficult with the long distance, but it was the least he could do after Bai Xi Xi had helped him. It was then that Bai Xi Xi realized that she would be having trouble going home after this. Usually, she would walk home from school. Although she could always call a driver, it would not be convenient for the driver toe into the school, right? ¡°It¡¯s alright. I can call someone to pick me up,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. She then hesitated. Bai Xi Xi stared at the phone in her hand before finally tapping her fingers on it. Chapter 723 - 723 Her Brother Appear 723 Her Brother Appear After going away for a while, the nurse finally returned to the infirmary. She looked at Fu Chen and smiled. ¡°Thank you for helping me to look after the infirmary. Did anyonee to look for me while I am away?¡± ¡°A student came and ask for some sters. I found them in the first aid kit and gave it to the student. Is that alright?¡± Fu Chen asked cautiously. The nurse nodded. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± She walked over to her desk and sat down to drink some water. ¡°Sorry that I was away for too long. The student from earlier probably passed out from tiredness. I have to stay there and wait for the ambnce toe to pick him up.¡± ¡°Is his condition serious?¡± Bai Xi Xi asked. ¡°He was already awake a while ago, but the teachers decided to take him to the hospital for a thorough check-up.¡± The Nurse stood up again and walked over to Bai Xi Xi to observe her ankle. A sigh of relief escaped her upon noticing that the injury did not look that bad. ¡°How are you feeling? Does it still hurt?¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t hurt that much,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°I think I can move my ankle around.¡± ¡°Alright. Even if you feel fine, you should still take a rest. Don¡¯t put too much pressure on this foot for a couple of days, you know?¡± The nurse reminded her. ¡°It¡¯s best to let it heal properly.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded obediently. ¡°I understand.¡± ..... ¡°That¡¯s right. How are you going to return home after this?¡± The Nurse asked. ¡°Will someonee and pick you up? Or should I give you a lift?¡± ¡°I already called a family member to pick me up after this.¡± It was then that the nurse felt more at ease. She turned to Fu Chen and smiled, ¡°Student, you can leave if you want to. You don¡¯t have to stay here.¡± Fu Chen shifted his gaze to Bai Xi Xi. ¡°If it¡¯s alright, can I stay here until ss Monitor¡¯s family membere to pick her up? Otherwise, I would be worried.¡± The nurse chuckled upon hearing Fu Chen¡¯s words. ¡°Of course.¡± She gave Fu Chen another look over and smiled. The young boy in front of her was quite good-looking and the young girl resting on the bed was quite beautiful. Seeing that Fu Chen wanted to stay around and look after Bai Xi X, the nurse had misunderstood them as sweethearts. Bai Xi Xi cleared her throat. ¡°Actually, you don¡¯t have to stay here and wait for me.¡± Fu Chen looked at her with a serious look in his eyes. ¡°How can it be? After all, you were injured because of me.¡± Bai Xi Xi wanted to argue, but the words she wanted to say died in her throat when the nurse spoke again. ¡°Student, what is your name?¡± the nurse asked. She only knew that Fu Chen was a newly transferred student, but did not know his name. ¡°My name is Fu Chen.¡± The nurse nodded. ¡°Fu Chen... Then, since you are here, would you mind helping me with a few things?¡± Her lips turned to a smile. The nurse then pointed to a few cardboard boxes at the side. ¡°You¡¯re quite tall, can you help me to put some boxes on top of the shelf?¡± Fu Chen followed the nurse¡¯s line of gaze. ¡°Of course.¡± He walked over to the side and started to lift the box as per the nurse¡¯s instruction. ¡°Fortunately, you are around to help,¡± the nurse spoke. ¡°I have been wanting to put them on the shelf for a while, but it was really hard to carry them while climbing up the stairs.¡± Fu Chen merely smiled. From the look of it, it seemed that he was now used to having people asking him to do this sort of task because of his height. ¡°Was the box heavy?¡± the nurse asked again. ¡°There are a few supplies in there. Be careful and don¡¯t get injured.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not heavy at all.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good. Hey, your arms looked quite muscr. Did you often work out?¡± Hearing the nurse¡¯s words, Bai Xi Xi subconsciously looked at Fu Chen and saw him lifting up the box to put it on the top shelf. His movement made his muscle ripples and Bai Xi Xi could see the muscr arms the nurse was talking about. Then, she was reminded of how Fu Chen had carried her piggyback from the basketball court to the infirmary. It seemed that Fu Chen was quite strong. Bai Xi Xi lowered her gaze to shake off the thoughts from her mind. Knock! Knock! The sound made everyone turn to look at the door. ¡°Come on in,¡± the nurse spokenguidly. The door was pushed open and Teacher Du appeared at the door with a tall young man behind her. Bai Xi Xi inhaled a deep breath upon noticing that her brother had arrived. Just now, she was considering calling her sister-inw and asking her to pick her up. However, Bai Xi Xi realized that it would be difficult for her sister-inw to support her. Therefore, Bai Xi Xi decided to call her brother instead. If he was busy, then she would ask her sister-inw to help. Seeing her brother appear made her a little anxious. After all, usually, her sister-inw was the one who often came to her school. Teacher Du greeted the nurse politely and introduced the man behind her. Then, she walked over to Bai Xi Xi who was resting on the bed. ¡°Bai Xi Xi, how are you feeling?¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. My ankle is no longer as painful.¡± Bai Xi Xi looked at her brother and saw that he was looking at her ankle. Without saying a word, Bai Qi pulled the chair to the side and started to look at Bai Xi Xi¡¯s ankle. After examining it for a while, he finally breathes in relief. Bai Qi was scared when he got his sister¡¯s phone call about her injury. He knew that Bai Xi Xi would prefer to call his wife. Therefore, when he got her call earlier, he thought that something bad had happened to her. Fortunately, the injury was not as serious. Chapter 724 - 724 [Bonus chapter]Sudden Chill 724 [Bonus chapter]Sudden Chill ¡°Brother, it didn¡¯t hurt that much anymore,¡± Bai Xi Xi spoke when she saw the worried look on her brother¡¯s face. ¡°The nurse already gave me some icepression on my ankle.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Bai Qi turned to the nurse and nodded. ¡°Thank you.¡± Then, he looked at his sister again and asked, ¡°How did you injure yourself?¡± Bai Xi Xi lowered her head. ¡°It was a sports meet day and I injured myself because I am not careful enough.¡± Bai Qi pursed his lips into a thin line. He was the one who had raised his little sister while she was still a little baby. How can he not understand her habit? Bai Xi Xi would always look away when she was hiding something from him. But this ce and situation told him that he should not ask his sister anything. Heaving a sigh, Bai Qi then stretched his hand and patted his sister on her head as if consoling her. ¡°It¡¯s alright. When you get home, you have to rest a lot, you know?¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded obediently. ¡°Brother, I know.¡± Her brother is a doctor. If she did not agree with him, her brother would definitely nag her for a long time. Since he had be a father, this habit to nag people about health has gotten a little more serious. Sometimes, even her sister-inw would grow frustrated over this habit. ..... Bai Qi turned around and finally noticed Fu Chen for the first time. Their gazes met and Fu Chen took the initiative to greet Bai Qi. ¡°Hello, Doctor Bai.¡± It was then that Bai Qi recalled that Fu Chen was also his sister¡¯s ssmate. Previously, he often see this young boy at the hospital, visiting his aunt. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Just now, it was Student Fu Chen who helped to carry Student Bai Xi Xi to the infirmary,¡± the nurse spoke, wanting to let Bai Qi have a good impression of Fu Chen. However, Fu Chen suddenly felt a chill on his body. The air-conditioner was not that cold. Therefore, he could not understand where did this sudden chilly airing from. Meanwhile, Bai Qi was silently observing the young man in front of him. This was not the first time that he had seen Fu Chen and his little sister together. Therefore, his radar was warning him to be careful of this person. ¡°Thank you for helping my sister.¡± Bai Qi nodded politely before retracting his gaze. Bai Qi reminded himself that Fu Chen was his little sister¡¯s ssmate. Therefore, it would not be strange if he helped his sister to the infirmary. Anyway, it was good that someone had helped his sister get early treatment. It would be bad if her injury worsen. ¡°Ah, Student Fu Chen, help me to carry this box up as well.¡± The Nurse¡¯s voice snapped Fu Chen out of his trance. Suddenly, the chilly air had disappeared. Fu Chen touched the tip of his nose and thought that perhaps, everything was his imagination. Bai Qi spoke to Teacher Du about his sister for a while. School session ended earlier because of the sport meet. Therefore, there was no problem for Bai Qi if he wanted to bring Bai Xi Xi home. Fortunately, Lin Xiao Tong and the girls had already helped to carry Bai Xi Xi¡¯s belongings to the infirmary earlier. She did not have to go back to the ss to pick up her bags. Fu Chen watched as Bai Xi Xi wrapped an arm around her brother¡¯s neck as support. He actually wanted to say a few more words to Bai Xi Xi, but this elder brother was scaring him a little bit. Just then, Bai Qi turned around to look at Fu Chen and a thought came to his mind. ¡°Where do you live? I¡¯ll give you a lift back to your ce.¡± Fu Chen waved his hand. ¡°Doctor Bai, there¡¯s no need.¡± ¡°You have helped my sister just now. This is what I should do,¡± Bai Qi said. ¡°Come on. I might still need you to help me carry my sister¡¯s bag anyway.¡± Initially, Fu Chen wanted to reject Bai Qi¡¯s invitation. However, he saw that Bai Qi had to support Bai Xi Xi to walk and Bai Xi XI¡¯s backpack was still resting beside the bed. ¡°Alright then. I should go and get my bag in the ssroom first.¡± Not wanting to let the Bai siblings wait for him for a long time, Fu Chen quickly ran to their ss to pick up his bag. Bai Xi Xi looked at her brother and whispered a question, ¡°Brother, Am I disturbing you at work?¡± A helpless look appeared on his face. ¡°No. There are still a few others who can cover my shift.¡± He wanted to stretch his hand to pinch his sister on the cheek. Then, he realized that the little girl had grown up so tall now. ¡°Xi Xi, I¡¯m d that you call me.¡± The siblings did not wait for too long before Fu Chen appeared. Fu Chen slung his bag on one shoulder while carrying Bai Xi Xi¡¯s on another shoulder. Then, he followed the siblings to leave the school. A car was parked outside the school gate. When they were walking out of the school building, there were still a few students hanging around the area. Seeing Bai Xi Xi with a good-looking man beside her made them do a double take. But seeing that Fu Chen was going along with them puzzled them more. However, both Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen were unaware of their gazes. Fu Chen watched as Bai Qi helped Bai Xi Xi into the passenger¡¯s side. Then, he slid into the back seat and sat up straight. Being together with the Bai siblings in this small space made him feel a little anxious. The car finally left the school area and entered the main road. Bai Qi nced at Fu Chen through the rear mirror and spoke, ¡°Fu Chen?¡± ¡°Ah?¡± He was a little surprised to hear his name suddenly. ¡°Where do you live? Can you give me your address?¡± Chapter 725 - 725 Your House is Quite Close 725 Your House is Quite Close Straightening his back, Fu Chen then reported his address to Bai Qi. The moment Bai Qi heard the address, the look on his face shifted slightly. Bai Qi could not help thinking that he was quite familiar with the area Fu Chen was living in. ¡°Your house is quite close to ours,¡± Bai Qimented. Bai Xi Xi could not help thinking that there was something strange in her brother¡¯s tone of voice. Then, she took the initiative to exin, ¡°Mmm... Fu Chen lives in the same neighborhood as ours. His house was nearby the park.¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right,¡± Fu Chen added in. Bai Qi pursed his lips as he let this new information sink into his mind. An ufortable feeling arose in his heart. It was something that he could not understand that much. After a brief silence, Bai Qi nced at his sister again and saw that she was looking at her injured ankle. It was then that he remembered an important question he needed to ask. ¡°Xi Xi, are you not going to tell me how you get injured?¡± Bai Xi Xi looked back at her brother with an innocent look on her face. She had hoped that her brother would forget about this matter. Why did he still remember this? ..... ¡°Brother, I already told you... I wasn¡¯t careful enough and injured myself.¡± Bai Qi heaved a sigh knowing that his sister still did not want to tell him what happened. He nced at the rear mirror and looked at Fu Chen. ¡°Fu Chen. Do you know what happened?¡± He figured that since Fu Chen had carried his little sister to the infirmary, he should be closed when his sister was injured. ¡°Mmm... A student wanted to make trouble with another. ss Monitor happened to be close by and fell as the student pushed his friend away,¡± Fu Chen touched the tip of his nose as he looked at Bai Qi. From the corner of his eyes, Fu Chen could see that Bai Xi Xi was staring at him with a warning gaze. His instinct was to tell him that Bai Xi Xi did not want her brother to know the truth about her fall. Moreover, Fu Chen wouldn¡¯t know how to exin to Bai Qi about the basketball match. His words... would not be considered a lie, right? Bai Qi wanted to observe Fu Chen¡¯s expression for a while longer. However, he was driving and had to concentrate on his driving. ¡°Doctor Bai, I also heard from our ssmates that the troublemakers were punished by the teachers for causing injury,¡± Fu Chen continued. ¡°Is that so?¡± Bai Qi nodded. He was d that the person who caused injury to his sister was punished by the teacher. Bai Xi Xi nced at Fu Chen again. She was d that Fu Chen only tell her brother half of the truth. While her brother was concentrating on his driving, Bai Xi Xi turned to look at Fu Chen and shed him a smile. She did not mind if her brother knew about her ying basketball to help Fu Chen. But, she just did not want to make her brother worry about her as he was quite busy. Yang Xu already received his punishment. This was already good enough. After driving for a while, the car finally reached the parking area. As Fu Chen lived in a gatedmunity, Bai Qi could only park outside the area and let him walk back to his house. Fortunately, Fu Chen¡¯s house was not too far away from the guards¡¯ cottage. After thanking Fu Chen again for helping his sister, Bai Qi finally drove his car away. Fu Chen stood at the roadside until he could no longer see the car. Only then did he walk into the housing area? The journey from Fu Chen¡¯s housing area to their house was not too far away. In just a few minutes, they already arrived at their destination. Once the car entered the parking spot, Bai Qi could already see his wife walking out of the house with an anxious look on her face. Zhang Li Xue walked over to the passenger¡¯s seat hastily. When Bai Xi Xi pushed the door open, Zhang Li Xue quickly looked the teenage girl up and down to check on her injury. ¡°Xi Xi, are you alright?¡± Bai Xi Xi had a helpless look on her face when she saw her sister-inw appearing. She only told her brother about her injury. But it seemed that her brother had told her sister-inw about it as well. Looking at the worried expression on Zhang Li Xue¡¯s face made her feel guilty. Her sister-inw was supposed to be at the office, wasn¡¯t she? ¡°Sister-inw, why are you at home too?¡± ¡°I heard that you were injured. Of course, I have toe back and take a look.¡± Zhang Li Xue¡¯s eyes were still on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s legs. Previously, she had hurt her legs a few times. Therefore, Zhang Li Xue would understand how difficult it is not to be able to move around. Hearing that Bai Xi Xi fell and injured her legs made her worry. ¡°Alright. Quickly tell me, what happened,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. ¡°Which leg is injured? Xi Xi, is it painful? How did you get injured?¡± Bai Xi Xi had a small smile on her face. Her heart warmed with her sister-inw¡¯s concern. Her sister-inw was even more worried than her brother. ¡°Sister-inw, I¡¯m fine,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°The nurse said it was not something serious. I already pressed the injured area with a bag of ice. It should be alright after resting for a few days.¡± Zhang Li Xue obviously did not believe in Bai Xi Xi¡¯s words. She looked at her husband with an inquiring look in her eyes. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°It¡¯s true.¡± Bai Qi coughed. ¡°I already check her injury. It should be nothing.¡± Bai Qi turned to his sister and continued, ¡°But Xi Xi, you still have to tell us if your legs started to hurt, alright?¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°Brother, I know. I¡¯ll let you know if there¡¯s anything.¡± Chapter 726 - 726 Caught in the Act! 726 Caught in the Act! With her brother and sister-inw¡¯s help, Bai Xi Xi entered the house. The moment the three of them entered, they all stopped upon seeing the scene in front of them. Bai Jing Jing was looking back at them with her eyes wide. She was in the middle of climbing up her ypen and was not expecting her mother toe over very soon. Moreover, her father and aunt were also around. Oh no! She was caught in the act! Bai Jing Jing panicked for a few seconds. Then, her lips curled into a smile. ¡°Aunt!¡± The three adults watched the little girl helplessly. Even if they wanted to scold the little girl for climbing up her ypen, they could not bear to. Bai Jing Jing was smart enough to know that ying cute would let her get away with certain things. Zhang Li Xue let her husband hold Bai Xi Xi before she went over to pick up her daughter. Her daughter was dressed in a cotton dress but was behaving like a little monkey. ..... But then again, Zhang Li Xue often heard from her mother that she too behaved like her daughter when she was young. They were the kind who liked to run around and cannot be restrained. Therefore, Zhang Li Xue could notin as her daughter was probably following in her footsteps. ¡°Jing Jing, what are you doing?¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her daughter with her eyes narrowed. Bai Jing Jing scanned her surroundings. In the end, she figured that the only person who can help her at this moment was no other than her gentle aunt. The little girl stretched her tiny arms to Bai Xi Xi and batted her eyes, trying to look pitiful. ¡°Aunt! I miss you!¡± Zhang Li Xue did not know whether tough or cry. She had long noticed how this girl would look for her aunt whenever she realized that she was in trouble. Bai Jing Jing seemed to have known that the nicest person in the room was her aunt. ¡°You can¡¯t ask your aunt to carry you,¡± Zhang Li Xue spoke. Tears glistened in her eyes as Bai Jing Jing heard her mother¡¯s words. She thought that her mother was angry and would not let her y with her aunt because she was caught climbing her ypen. Bai Jing Jing looked at her aunt again and reached for her hand. ¡°Aunt!¡± Her voice sounded like she was going to cry soon if her mother did not let her aunt hold her. Zhang Li Xue heaved a sigh. Then, she pointed at Bai Xi Xi¡¯s ankle. ¡°Jing Jing, your aunt¡¯s ankle is injured. She¡¯s in pain. Therefore, she cannot carry you at this time.¡± Bai Jing Jing sniffled as she tried to process the words that her mother just said. Then she realized that one of her aunt¡¯s legs was not touching the ground. Her brow furrowed for a long time. Bai Jing Jing looked at her aunt again. ¡°Aunt is hurt?¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°Un. My leg is in pain.¡± Bai Qi led his sister to sit on the couch. Then, Bai Jing Jing struggled to get off her mother¡¯s arms. Once she was ced on the ground, Bai Jing Jing went to her aunt¡¯s side and stared at her aunt¡¯s ankle for a long time. Bai Xi Xi took her time to exin to the little girl how she had fallen and injured herself. After hearing this, Bai Jing Jing tried to poke her aunt¡¯s ankle a few times and Bai Xi Xi pretended that her touch made her ankle very painful. The little girl was so scared that she started to blow at the injured ce a few times, hoping that it would help her aunt to heal faster. Seeing this made Bai Xi Xi feel touched. Everyone in the family including this little baby loved her very much. Bai Xi Xi carried the little girl and ced her on herp. But then, Bai Jing Jing moved to the side. ¡°Mommy said no.¡± Bai Jing Jing stared at her aunt¡¯s ankle. ¡°Aunt is in pain.¡± Bai Xi Xi could not help but kiss the little girl¡¯s face a few times. How is her Jing Jing so adorable and considerate? ¡°I¡¯ll go and get some ice,¡± Bai Qi said. He looked at his sister and spoke, ¡°You should press them on your ankle for a while.¡± Without waiting for her reply, Bai Qi turned around and headed to the kitchen. After a while, Zhang Li Xue followed her husband to the kitchen and watch as he put some ice into smaller bags. Bai Qi turned and saw that his wife was pouring a ss of water. He pursed his lips, thinking about the young man who lived nearby. ¡°Li Xue, did you know about Xi Xi¡¯s new ssmate?¡± ¡°Which ssmate?¡± Zhang Li Xue answered absentmindedly. ¡°A boy called Fu Chen.¡± Zhang Li Xue paused. Then, she quicklyposed herself and told herself to act normal. Of course, she knew about Fu Chen and had met him at their school previously. However, Zhang Li Xue did not know if she could tell Bai Qi about the gossip between Bai Xi Xi and Fu Chen. She had promised Bai Xi Xi that she would not tell her brother about that gossip. ¡°I know him. I met him thest time I came to Xi Xi¡¯s school to pick her up.¡± Zhang Li Xue would sometimes go to Bai Xi Xi¡¯s school to pick her up whenever she missed her. Therefore, Bai Qi did not think that it was strange to hear that his wife was going to his sister¡¯s school. ¡°Xi Xi said that he¡¯s a newly transferred student in her ss.¡± Zhang Li Xue looked at her husband. ¡°Why are you asking me about this?¡± ¡°Do you think that there is something going on between them?¡± Bai Qi asked. Zhang Li Xue chuckled. She put down the ss of water and walked over to Bai Qi¡¯s side. ¡°Are you worried that your sister would start to date?¡± The dark look on Bai Qi¡¯s face told her that she had guessed it right. She wanted to remind Bai Qi that his sister was at the age where it was normal for her to be in a rtionship with a boy. However, she also knew that saying this would make Bai Qi rmed. ¡°Brother Bai Qi, don¡¯t you think that you are thinking too much?¡± Her lips tilted up into a teasing smile. ¡°You are already this protective towards your little sister. I wonder how you would react if your daughter suddenly brings home a guy.¡± His eyes flickered. Bai Qi could not imagine his daughter bringing a guy home and introducing him as her boyfriend. His daughter was only a year old but Bai Qi was already nning not to make his daughter¡¯s boyfriend¡¯s life easier. Chapter 727 - 727 I Accept Your Apology 727 I ept Your Apology Bai Xi Xi returned to the school two dayster and was immediately surrounded by her friends. Lin Xiao Tong looked at Bai Xi Xi¡¯s ankle with worry. ¡°Xi Xi, how is your ankle? Does it still hurt?¡± For the past few days, when she was resting at home, Lin Xiao Tong would often text her to ask about her ankle. Being surrounded by the people who cared about her made her heart swell with warmth. ¡°It¡¯s fine. It doesn¡¯t hurt anymore,¡± Bai Xi XI showed her ankle. ¡°I can walk around freely.¡± ¡°Then, did you walk to school?¡± Su You Lin knew that Bai Xi Xi would walk to school every day. Thinking that Bai Xi Xi would walk to school with her painful ankle made her worry. ¡°No. My sister-inw drives me to school,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. A helpless sigh escaped her as she thought of her conversation with her sister-inw earlier. Because of her injured ankle, her sister-inw said that she would be sending and picking her up from school for a few days. Bai Xi Xi wanted to reject this offer, knowing that her sister-inw was quite busy at the hotel. However, her sister-inw said that her well-being was more important than the piling-up work. ..... Zhang Li Xue was now a big boss at the hotel and she could always delegate her work whenever necessary. Knowing her good intention, Bai Xi Xi could only ept this offer. Anyway, once her sister-inw had decided on something, it was really hard to change her mind. The group of girls continued to chat. Then, their conversation halted when they saw that someone was walking over. Bai Xi Xi raised her head and the look on her face changed when she saw that it was Yang Xu. Yang Xu. Yang Xu did note alone. A few of his friends were following him closely. Her eyes narrowed as she looked at Yang Xu¡¯s unfriendly gaze. Bai Xi Xi wondered if Yang Xu wanted to create more trouble. The ss suddenly turned quiet. Everyone else was wondering what Yang Xu was nning to do to their ss monitor. ¡°ss Monitor,¡± Yang Xu spoke. His expression showed that he was unwilling toe over to greet her. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Bai Xi Xi and everyone else was momentarily surprised to see that Yang Xu came to Bai Xi Xi to apologize. After all, Yang Xu stubbornly did not want to admit that he was wrong for causing Bai Xi Xi to fall. ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to push you down the other day,¡± Yang Xu spoke. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± His hands tightened into fists. Yang Xu was not willing to apologize either. After all, he did not think that he had done anything wrong. That day, he was not trying to push Bai Xi Xi or injure her. He merely wanted to shove Yan Li aside. Everything was an ident. It was Bai Xi Xi¡¯s bad luck that she happen to be right behind Yan Li. However, someone reminded him about Bai Xi Xi¡¯s background. Recently, Jian Chi had to transfer schools because he had offended Bai Xi Xi. Before Jian Chi moved away, he had mentioned to them that Bai Xi Xi¡¯s background was not simple. The reason Jian Chi went overseas was because of his father¡¯spany. Yang Xu began to panic when he recalled this matter. His father always reminded him not to make trouble in school. If he offended Bai Xi Xi and his father found out about it, then, the person who would be in trouble was him, wasn¡¯t it? The ss was filled with silence. Everyone spoke in low voices as they continued to watch the scene where Yang Xu was apologizing to Bai Xi Xi. Yang Xu¡¯s face grew redder when Bai Xi Xi did not speak for a long time. Yang Xu began to wonder if perhaps, Bai Xi Xi wanted to embarrass him by letting him stand there for a long time. The thought made him angry. But, there was nothing he could do about it. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Bai Xi Xi lowered her gaze, not willing to look at Yang Xu for a long time. ¡°I ept your apology.¡± Hearing this, Yang Xu quickly stood up straight again. He cleared his throat before shooting everyone else a dagger look. ¡°What are you looking at?¡± Yang Xu roared to one of the boys. Then, he walked back to his seat and tried to ignore everything around him. Yang Xu knew that he would be the talk of everyone because of this apology. However, what can he do about it? It was not as if he could shut everyone¡¯s mouth. The most important thing was that he apologized. Since Bai Xi Xi had epted his apology, he should be safe, right? The ss turned normal. Their chattering voices filled the ssroom. However, at the corner, a group was seen gossiping about Yang Xu¡¯s apology. Bai Xi Xi took out her book as a habit and started to read it. Hearing the familiar footsteps, Bai Xi Xi ced a finger to hold the page before lifting her head. Her lips curled into a smile upon seeing that Fu Chen was standing beside her. ¡°Good morning.¡± Fu Chen coughed. He pulled his chair and sat down. ¡°Good morning, ss Monitor.¡± He lowered his gaze to look at her leg. ¡°How is your injury?¡± Bai Xi Xi shed a smile. ¡°I¡¯m fine. It doesn¡¯t hurt to move around.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Fu Chen heaved a sigh, but this did not make him feel at ease. He reminded himself to look after Bai Xi Xi a little more. After their brief interaction, Bai Xi Xi looked away and continued to read her books again. Fu Chen swept his gaze around the ss and thought that the air was a little strange. There were a few of the students who were observing their interaction. However, their interest in watching them quickly faded away when they saw Bai Xi Xi continue to read her book. Soon, their ssroom teacher showed up and announced a few news. Chapter 728 - 728 Practicing Alone 728 Practicing Alone After having her sister-inw send and pick her up from school for a week, Bai Xi Xi finally managed to convince her family that her legs were good enough to walk back and forth to school. In the past few days, the students were busy again with their studies. It felt as if it hasn¡¯t been too long since theirst test, but a few days ago, their teacher announced that they were going to face another exam. This news certainly put the students in a bad mood. A few of them started toin about this matter. However, the senior student was going to leave school soon and pursue their studies. Therefore, the teachers could only be a little cold-hearted. After school ended, Bai Xi Xi decided to stay around at school to finish some of her work before heading back. By the time she looked up again, the ss was already empty. However, the student¡¯s voice could still be heard,ing from the field. Bai Xi Xi gathered her belongings and headed to the teacher¡¯s office to send a few documents to their teacher. After exchanging a few words with Teacher Du, Bai Xi Xi finally turned around to leave. As usual, she was walking through the basketball court before heading out. The sound of the basketball against the floor with the squeaking sound of basketball shoes made her stop to take a look. Bai Xi Xi raised her head and saw Fu Chen in the middle of the court, practicing by himself. ..... The man dribbled the basketball and tried to do a few tricks. Then, he jumped up high and dunked the ball into the hoop. Subconsciously, Bai Xi Xi walked over to the fence and watched as the young man practice. She thought that Fu Chen¡¯s posture was getting better these days. However, looking around, Bai Xi Xi then noticed that the other basketball team members were not around. Her brow furrowed, wondering if Yang Xu was ying tricks on Fu Chen. Actually, Bai Xi Xi had already foreseen that something like this was going to happen. Although Yang Xu agreed to let Fu Chen join the basketball team, it does not mean that he would let Fu Chen y together. Thinking about this made her heart ache for Fu Chen. She could see how much Fu Chen liked ying basketball. Otherwise, why would he diligently practice all by himself? The past few times that she had gone to the park with her nephews, she would find Fu Chen with his basketball in his hand, intending to practice alone. However, it would be really hard to improve when he had to practice alone. The sound of the ball falling from the hoop to the ground snapped Bai Xi Xi out of her trance. She watched as Fu Chen ran to pick up the basketball and then, their eyes met. There was a glint in Fu Chen¡¯s eyes the moment he saw Bai Xi Xi at the side. Picking up the basketball, Fu Chen then ran over to Bai Xi Xi with a bright smile on his face. Seeing the scene in front of her made Bai Xi Xi chuckle. Bai Xi Xi thought that the look on Fu Chen¡¯s face was almost the same as Bai Cai¡¯s whenever he saw her. ¡°ss Monitor, why are you here?¡± Fu Chen asked. ¡°I wasing from the teacher¡¯s office,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°I saw you practicing alone and decided to stop by and watch.¡± Fu Chen touched the tip of his nose. Then, he lowered his head to hide his smile. Thinking that Bai Xi Xi has been watching him for a long time made him shy. ¡°Why are you practicing alone?¡± Bai Xi Xi asked. ¡°Yang Xu and the team... they were not bullying you, were they?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that. They just thought that I am a new member and should practice a lot more.¡± Bai Xi Xi chuckled. Compared to the rest of the team members, Fu Chen¡¯s skills were better. Bai Xi Xi thought that the team would need a lot of practice instead. ¡°You don¡¯t have to speak for them. I know Yang Xu and his team,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. They have been spending too much time with Jian Chi that they had be as arrogant as Jian Chi. Bai Xi Xi wondered if there was a way to make Yang Xu let Fu Chen y as the main yer. After all, Fu Chen¡¯s skill was quite good. It would be a shame if he was not allowed to show off his skill. Fu Chen had a helpless look in his eyes. He bounced the ball on the floor a few times before looking at Bai Xi Xi again. ¡°It¡¯s not so bad. At least, they are going to let me y in the tournament.¡± Bai Xi Xi looked at Fu Chen in disbelief. She thought that it was strange that Yang Xu would let Fu Chen y in the match. ¡°They don¡¯t have any other choice,¡± Fu Chen exined. ¡°It¡¯s either they let me y or they will have to lose the game.¡± Bai Xi XI knew that Yang Xu liked his face. The tournament was big. It would be very bad if their team lose terribly with their skills. Last time, Lin Xiao Tong found out that the team had lost against Y City West. It was a team that they had never lost to before and it was too embarrassing for Yang Xu and the team. Adding Fu Chen as a main yer was indeed a good move. It seemed that Yang Xu still had a conscience and know how to think things through. At least, he was not as arrogant as Jian Chi. Fu Chen then noticed that Bai Xi Xi had her backpack behind her. ¡°ss Monitor, are you heading back now?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Bai Xi Xi nced at her wristwatch. ¡°It¡¯s alreadyte.¡± ¡°Then, wait for me for a while. I¡¯ll go and get my bag first,¡± Fu Chen said. ¡°Let¡¯s go back together. I¡¯ll walk you back.¡± Bai Xi Xi was about to reject his offer when Fu Chen already dashed to grab his belongings. Chapter 729 - 729 Silently Watching Her 729 Silently Watching Her It did not take Fu Chen a long time to return to Bai Xi Xi¡¯s side. Seeing the bright smile on Fu Chen¡¯s face made Bai Xi Xi wonder just what was it that made Fu Chen seem very happy. Of course, Bai Xi Xi was unaware that Fu Chen was just too happy that it has been a while since he had walked with her home. Fu Chen began to think that walking alone was quite boring. Although Bai Xi Xi was not much of a talker, he seemed to enjoy her presence very much. Bai Xi Xi turned around and walked to the entrance. A few secondster, she realized that Fu Chen has been keeping a distance from her. Her steps halted. Bai Xi Xi was about to turn around and say something when she recalled the gossip between her and Fu Chen not too long ago. Pursing her lips, Bai Xi Xi finally walked out of the school¡¯s building with Fu Chen following her in a certain distance. Bai Xi Xi thought that this situation was a little funny. Fu Chen said that he wanted to walk her home, but could this be counted as walking her home? Still, knowing that the man did not want to create unnecessary gossip between them made her feel a little restless. ..... Once they have walked farther away from school, Fu Chen hastened his pace to get to Bai Xi Xi¡¯s side. The two of them were walking side by side in silence. Fu Chen lowered his head to hide his smile. He could not deny that he liked walking home with Bai Xi Xi like this. Once in a while, Fu Chen would steal a few nces at Bai Xi Xi, hoping that she would not find out about it. ¡°Why are you looking at me?¡± Bai Xi Xi tilted her head to one side. ¡°Is there anything you wanted to say to me?¡± Her voice made him pause. Fu Chen was not expecting Bai Xi Xi would still notice that he was silently watching her. Fu Chen coughed. ¡°I just remember something... Yang Xu said that there will be a match after the exam. ss Monitor,st time, you said that you were going toe and support me.¡± Bai Xi Xi paused. Then, she recalled that she had indeed said something like that. ¡°Then, I will go and watch your match.¡± His heart leaped with excitement at the thought that Bai Xi Xi would be watching him y and cheer for him. Suddenly, Fu Chen was looking forward to this match sooner. ¡°But you must not forget to study well for the exam.¡± Hearing her words made Fu Chen smile. ¡°ss Monitor, I know.¡± The smile on his face was very hard to erase. ¡°This time, if I get a good result, will you still teach me a few moves?¡± Bai Xi Xi looked him up and down before shing him a smile. ¡°Let¡¯s look at your result first. Then, we can talk about this matterter.¡± Fu Chenughed. ¡°You... really do like studying, don¡¯t you? ¡°It¡¯s not about liking. But, you will have a brighter future if you have good results. And you will have many options in life,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. Fu Chen recalled that they were in their final year and will be furthering their studies next. He suddenly realized that he might not have a chance to see Bai Xi Xi again after he graduated from high school. ¡°Then, ss Monitor, what are you nning to do after graduating high school?¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t really figured out what I wanted to study. There were so many fields that interest me.¡± Fu Chen pursed her lips into a thin line. He wondered if he should start to seriously think about what he wanted to doter. ¡°You¡¯re quite smart. Are you going to apply and study in Capital City? Or studying abroad?¡± Fu Chen asked. He figured that if they were studying at the same ce, it would be convenient for him to see Bai Xi Xi again. But... Bai Xi Xi was a smart student and was at the top of the ss. It might be a little difficult for him to catch up with her. ¡°I don¡¯t n to go very far from my family.¡± Bai Xi Xi smiled. ¡°I nned to go to B City University.¡± Bai Xi Xi thought that there was no harm in telling Fu Chen where she wanted to go. After all, she already made her decision to study in B City after a brief discussion with her sister-inw. ¡°That¡¯s quite close.¡± Fu Chen began to wonder if he should look into this university as well. Currently, he hasn¡¯t decided what he wanted to do next. Since it was the case, it should be alright if he wanted to look into B City University, right? ¡°Then, what about you?¡± Bai Xi Xi turned to look at Fu Chen. ¡°Have you decided what you wanted to do?¡± Fu Chen touched the tip of his nose. ¡°I still haven¡¯t figured out what I wanted to do. I am thinking that I might just go with the flow.¡± Bai Xi Xi thought of Fu Chen¡¯s family situation. Although she did not quite understand what was going on, she could see that his siblings and his mother depended on Fu Chen a lot. Soon, they both walked past the park. Fu Chen nced at the ice cream shop nearby the park and spoke, ¡°ss Monitor, why don¡¯t I treat you to some ice cream? Last time you helped me with the basketball match. I still did not treat you something good after winning.¡± Bai Xi Xi was absent from school for two days. When she was not around, Fu Chen already treated Yan Li and the rest to some milk tea nearby their school area as he had promised. ¡°ss Monitor, just think of this as my way to thank you. Otherwise, I would not feel good about it,¡± Fu Chen added quickly, worried that Bai Xi Xi was going to reject his invitation. After a brief hesitation, Bai Xi Xi finally nodded. Chapter 730 - 730 Dad! 730 Dad! Fu Chen walked Bai Xi XI to the ice cream shop. They ordered at the counter before walking further inside the shop to the spot they frequently sit down whenever they came to the ice cream shop. Bai Xi Xi took a spoonful of her chocte almond ice cream and smiled happily. Meanwhile, Fu Chen sat across her while observing the look on her face. He seemed to notice that Bai Xi Xi would often be in a good mood when she ate her ice cream. He wondered if Bai Xi Xi loved ice cream very much. Seeing that Bai Xi Xi was raising her head, Fu Chen quickly pretended to focus on his ice cream again. ¡°Thest time when Xiao Tong suggested you treat them to some ice cream, why did you ask them to choose something else?¡± Bai Xi Xi asked. Her question made him pause. But, Fu Chen quickly regained hisposure. ¡°Mmm... I just thought that this ce is quite far from school,¡± Fu Chen spoke. ¡°It would be more convenient if they chose something that¡¯s closer to school. Moreover, I don¡¯t think Yan Li and the others liked ice cream that much.¡± Bai Xi Xi thought that his reasoning made sense and did not think too much about it. ¡°But this ice cream is a bit more expensive than milk tea, right?¡± ..... Fu Chen chuckled. ¡°You hurt yourself because you were helping me. Just think of this as thepensation.¡± When he recalled how Bai Xi Xi had injured her ankle because of him, Fu Chen would felt very bad about it. The two continued to eat their ice cream in silence. In the end, Fu Chen finished his cup of ice cream first because he could eat a little faster. Fu Chen pushed the ice cream cup aside while waiting for Bai Xi Xi to finish hers. The corner of his lips turned up, realizing that Bai Xi Xi would eat her ice cream slowly as if she was savoring the taste. He did not mind it if Bai Xi Xi was going to take her time eating her ice cream. Fu Chen thought that watching her eat slowly was interesting as well. Just then, Bai Xi Xi raised her head up with a satisfied smile on her face upon finishing her ice cream. Seeing the chocte-colored stain at the corner of her lips made Fu Chen react quickly. He took the tissue paper that the ice cream shop had provided and leaned over to wipe her mouth with it. They both froze the moment he wiped her lips. Fu Chen quickly retracted his hand, causing the tissue paper to fall on the table. ¡°Sorry.¡± Fu Chen cleared his throat. ¡°I didn¡¯t mean that...¡± His heart was beating fast and he suddenly did not dare to look at Bai Xi Xi. ¡°Just that, there was some ice cream stain on your lips. I usually helped my younger siblings to wipe their mouths when they eat. This had be a habit. I wasn¡¯t taking advantage of you. Therefore, when I see you¡ª¡± Bai Xi Xi thought that his exnation made sense. After all, she has indeed seen him helping his younger siblings when they eat together. ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± Bai Xi Xi said. But seeing the panicked look on Fu Chen¡¯s face amused her. She took the clean tissue paper in front of her and wiped her lips again. ¡°Is this okay?¡± Fu Chen raised his head and rested his eyes on Bai Xi Xi¡¯s lips. His heart continued to beat fast and it felt as if it was going to explode soon. Then, he looked away again and nodded. ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± Fortunately, Bai Xi Xi did not notice that his tone sounded a little strange. While Bai Xi Xi went to wash her hand, Fu Chen had his head lowered as he thought of what happened just now. The tip of his ear turned red as the image of Bai Xi Xi¡¯s lips appeared in his mind. Just now, when he was helping to wipe the ice cream stain, his thumb had identally touched her lips. It was too soft. But his thumb now was feeling a little numb. Fu Chen put a hand on his heart, hoping that it would calm down. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± The familiar voice almost made him jump in his seat. Fortunately, Fu Chen was able topose himself in time and Bai Xi Xi did not notice anything. He gathered their dirty ice cream cup and helped to throw them away into the trash can at the side. Then, the two of them left together. As they reached the yground, Fu Chen nced at Bai Xi Xi again and spoke, ¡°I¡¯ll walk you back to your house?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not necessary. My house isn¡¯t that far anyway.¡± Fu Chen was not willing to part so soon with Bai Xi Xi. However, he was also not willing to let Bai Xi Xi know about his chaotic heart at this moment. ¡°Then, ss Monitor, you have to be careful.¡± Fu Chen reminded her. The two of them reached the main road again where they were going to part. Just then, a ck SUV stopped in front of them and a pair of long legs stepped out. Bai Xi Xi was on her guard. Her eyes narrowed as she looked at the elder man in front of her. She had never seen this person before and wondered if this person was a bad guy. ¡°Dad!¡± Hearing his words, Bai Xi XI turned to look at Fu Chen again. From the look of it, it seemed that Fu Chen was familiar with this older man. Moreover... did he just call this person ¡®Dad¡¯? This was the first time that Bai Xi Xi had met an elder from Fu Chen¡¯s family. Bai Xi Xi looked at the elder man again and noticed that there was some simrity between Fu Chen and this elder man. ¡°Did you juste back from school?¡± The elder man spoke. Fu Chen nodded. He was still surprised to find his father standing in front of him. There were a lot of things he wanted to say as it has been a long time since thest time he saw his father. But then, Fu Chen noticed that his father¡¯s gaze shifted to the person beside him. ¡°This is your friend?¡± His father smiled as he looked at Bai Xi Xi. Chapter 731 - 731 Stop Watching 731 Stop Watching Without knowing why, Fu Chen was suddenly feeling shy, knowing that his father had seen him and Bai Xi Xi together. Fu Chen let out a cough and spoke, ¡°Mmm... Dad, this is my ssmate, Bai Xi Xi.¡± He turned to Bai Xi Xi and introduced, ¡°ss Monitor, this is my father.¡± Bai XI Xi saw the elder man giving her a look over. She put on a smile on her face and greeted the man politely. ¡°Hello, uncle.¡± ¡°Hello.¡± Fu Yan Zi nodded. He shifted his gaze between the two young people in front of him before pausing at his son. ¡°It¡¯s good to see that you already made a friend in this new school.¡± Fu Chen lowered his gaze and touched the tip of his nose. His father¡¯s words... why does it sound as if he never had any friends before? Bai Xi Xi looked at the father and son alternately. ¡°Then, I should go back.¡± She nodded to Fu Chen. ¡°Fu Chen, I¡¯ll see you tomorrow at school.¡± After exchanging a few more polite words, Bai Xi Xi finally left. The Fu father and son looked at the teenage girl until she turned to a corner and was no longer could be seen. ..... Fu Yan Zi looked at his son again and chuckled when he noticed that the boy was still looking in the direction his ssmate had disappeared into. ¡°Alright. Stop watching. The girl is already gone.¡± His father¡¯s words snapped him out of his trance. Seeing the look on his father¡¯s face made Fu Chen look away again. ¡°Dad, when did you return?¡± ¡°My flight arrived this morning. Then, I have to meet a few people and discuss some business matters. I only got the chance toe here now.¡± ¡°Then, you haven¡¯t seen our new home yet?¡± ¡°Mmm...¡± Fu Yan Zi nodded. ¡°I was on my way to look at the new home. Fortunately, I ran into you here. You can show me around the area.¡± He pulled the door to the back passenger¡¯s seat and let his son in. Then, Fu Yan Zi followed suit. Fu Chen saw a middle-aged man in the driver¡¯s seat and greeted him. He still remembered his father¡¯s assistant, whom he often addressed as Uncle Lu. Fu Yan Zi instructed his assistant to drive into the housing area. Fortunately, with his son around, it was not difficult for them to enter through the gate. The guard remembered that Fu Chen was a resident and immediately let the car into the area. ¡°That girl just now...¡± Fu Yan Zi paused as he waited for his son to look at him. ¡°She couldn¡¯t be your girlfriend, right?¡± Fu Chen looked at his father in aghast. ¡°Dad!¡± He quicklyposed himself upon realizing that he was overreacting. ¡°No. Bai Xi Xi is just my ssmate.¡± The older man looked at his son up and down. ¡°Look at you? Why are you getting worked up? I was just asking, alright?¡± Fu Chen was quick to realize that he was being teased by his father. ¡°But she seemed like a good girl,¡± Fu Yan Zimented. ¡°Bai Xi Xi is our ss monitor. She often looks after me when I just transferred schools. Coincidentally, we live in the same neighborhood. The corner of Fu Yan Zi¡¯s lips turned into a smile. It was rare for him to see his son being this embarrassed. He found that this scene was quite amusing. However, he also knew that he should not tease his son for too long. ¡°How are things with you and the kids? Is everything alright?¡± ¡°Everything is alright,¡± Fu Chen said. ¡°The kids were especially obedient and my sister has been helping me out a lot.¡± The car pulled over in front of the house just as Fu Chen had instructed. ¡°Then, how is your mother?¡± The look on Fu Chen¡¯s face softened. ¡°Mom has been quite busy recently. She has been running around back and forth to look for Aunt.¡± Fu Yan Zi felt sorry that his wife had to suffer these past few months to look after the kids as well as to look for his The frown on his face deepened. ¡°Your aunt still not awake?¡± Fu Chen lowered his head. ¡°Mmm... the doctor isn¡¯t sure when she will wake up either.¡± He recalled his three younger cousins and thought that they were quite pitiful. When the family heard what happened to his aunt, they all decided to pack their bags and move to Y City to look after the family. Fu Chen and his siblings did not mind that they have to transfer school because of his aunt. In his memory, his aunt was always nice to him and would often give him a big money pocket whenever hee to visit. Hearing that his aunt was in such a difficult situation, Fu Chen thought that he wanted to look after the family as well. ¡°Dad, how long are you going to stay in Y City this time?¡± Fu Chen asked. ¡°When are you leaving again?¡± Usually, Fu Chen did not mind that his father had to travel a lot. He knew that his father was working hard for the family. But these days, he has to watch his mother busying herself with the kids and his aunt¡¯s matters. Fu Chen thought that his mother was pitiful. It would be good if their father could stay around and help their mother as well. ¡°My business in S Country is done. This time, I don¡¯t have to travel again for a long time,¡± Fu Yan Zi spoke. Fu Chen looked at his father expectantly. ¡°But, I might have to travel to Capital City once in a while.¡± Fu Yan Zi spoke. Their headquarter was in Capital City. Even if he could stay in Y City, he still has to return to the headquarter once in a while. Fu Chen thought that this was good enough. He just thought that his mother might not be so tired anymore with his father around. Chapter 732 - 732 A Goddess 732 A Goddess On the weekend, Fu Chen followed his father to the hospital to look for his aunt who was still lying on the hospital bed. The moment his parents met, Fu Chen could see the relief on his mother¡¯s face. There was no doubt that his mother was happy to see that his father had returned to help around the house. For these past few months, Fu Chen has been watching his mother working so hard. It was good that his father had finally returned. Even though the house has hired a few help around the house, it would not be the same as the support his mother would get from his father. Fu Chen watched his aunt who was still relying on the machine silently. His lips pursed into a thin line as he prayed that she would wake up soon. The kids at home missed their mother so much. As days passed, Fu Chen could see the sadness in their eyes. Even though they have hidden it so well, Fu Chen could still see that they were worried that their mother would leave them. They already lost their father. It would be very pitiful for them if they are going to lose their mother as well. Fu Chen stayed around the room for a while. Seeing that his parents seemed to have something to discuss, Fu Chen excused himself and decided to go for a walk around the hospital. ..... He went to the garden and sit down to enjoy the view. Suddenly, a familiar figure appeared in front of him, making him feel as if he was not in his right mind and was now hallucinating. A goddess was walking in his direction. She had her head down while she was walking, but the soft look on her face was especially adorable. The wind blew softly, making the hair that she tied into a high ponytail flutter. The skirt she was wearing swayed gently as she moved. This was the first time that Fu Chen had seen Bai Xi Xi wearing a skirt outside of the school area. Her long legs looked especially eye-catching. She looked like an ethereal being. His heartbeat escted. Fu Chen would like to me his father for having this feeling. During his father¡¯s first encounter with Bai Xi Xi, he had asked whether Bai Xi Xi was his girlfriend. Because of that question, Fu Chen has begun to think about this youngdy frequently. Then, a certain thought came to his mind. He thought that it would be a good thing if Bai Xi Xi be his girlfriend. The girl was so beautiful and kind-hearted. After knowing her for a few months, Fu Chen could tell that his impression of Bai Xi Xi had only got better. In the beginning, he had his eyes on her because he admired her basketball skills. But each time that he spent time with her, his heart would flutter. However, Fu Chen knew that he had to suppress this feeling. At least, for now. Bai Xi Xi was a good student and Fu Chen knew that she was someone who wanted to study hard to have a better future. He did not want to start another rumor that would make her reputation to go down. Fu Chen could still remember how everyone at school reacted when Jian Chi spread the rumor that he was dating Bai Xi Xi. He did not want Bai Xi Xi to face something like that again. Moreover, her family members were quite scary! Fu Chen could still remember how her sister-inw had appeared with awyer and how the headmaster¡¯s face turned pale. While Fu Chen was staring at Bai Xi Xi, the teenage girl finally looked up and met his gaze. Their eyes met and the two of them were staring at each other for a few seconds. Fu Chen was a little flustered as he was caught staring at Bai Xi Xi. Meanwhile, Bai Xi Xi was surprised to see a familiar face in front of her. Her eyes flickered. After a brief hesitation, Bai Xi Xi walked in Fu Chen¡¯s direction. She stopped in front of him with a faint smile on her face. ¡°Fu Chen, what a coincidence.¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°Are you here to visit your aunt?¡± Her voice snapped him out of his trance. Fu Chen stood up slowly and touched the tip of his nose. ¡°Un.¡± Somehow, he was not expecting that Bai Xi Xi would notice his presence. He gave the girl a lookover and spoke, ¡°ss Monitor, why are you here?¡± Bai Xi Xi raised the paper bag in her hand. ¡°I¡¯m here to deliver some food for my brother.¡± Her sister-inw cooked a meal for her brother and wanted to send it over. However, Bai Jing Jing¡¯s suddenly had a fever and was acting clingy to her mother. Her sister-inw did not have the heart to leave the little girl alone. Therefore, the task to deliver the food fell into her hands. ¡°ss Monitor, you have a really good rtionship with your brother,¡± Fu Chenmented. Bai Xi Xi smiled. Not many knew about her family situation and she had never mentioned it to Fu Chen before. ¡°ss Monitor, let me walk you up,¡± Fu Chen said. ¡°You¡¯re not sitting here a while longer?¡± Fu Chen chuckled. ¡°Mmm... My parents were discussing something in my aunt¡¯s room earlier. I juste here to give them some space. By now, they should have finished saying what they wanted to say.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. Since they both were heading in the same direction, she could not find any reason to reject Fu Chen¡¯s offer. The two of them walked side by side in silence. Once they entered the hospital building, Bai Xi Xi nced at Fu Chen and asked, ¡°How is your aunt?¡± A faint smile that did not reach his eyes appeared on his face. ¡°Mmm... Currently, there was no change in her situation. The doctor still did not know when she will wake up.¡± Bai Xi Xi pursed her lips as she listened to Fu Chen talking about his aunt¡¯s condition. Chapter 733 - 733 Visit Fu Chen’s Aunt 733 Visit Fu Chen¡¯s Aunt Ding! The elevator door slid open and the two teenagers walked out. Bai Xi Xi nced at the nurse¡¯s station and saw a few familiar faces. As she can be considered a frequent visitor to the department, everyone was now familiar with her. The nurse at the station greeted her politely before announcing that her brother was meeting with a patient¡¯s family. However, she was free to wait for her brother in his office. Bai Xi Xi thanked the nurse and nned to wait for her brother in his office since his meeting would not take too long. Just as she was about to say a few words to Fu Chen before she leave, the sound of footsteps approached. Fu Chen looked up and saw his father walking over. He suddenly recalled their conversation a few days ago upon seeing how his father was looking at him and Bai Xi Xi. ¡°Hello, uncle.¡± Bai Xi Xi recognized the older man as Fu Chen¡¯s father and quickly greeted him. ¡°Hello.¡± Fu Yan Zi could not hide his surprise upon seeing that Bai Xi Xi was at the hospital. He nced at his son and raised a brow inquiringly. ..... A few days ago, Fu Chen told him that he and Bai Xi Xi were merely ssmates. But seeing them together made him think otherwise. He nced at his son and saw that he was touching the tip of his nose, something that he often do when he was embarrassed. Because of this, Fu Yan Zi misunderstood Bai Xi Xi¡¯s appearance at the hospital. A soft chuckle escaped him. ¡°Are you here to visit Fu Chen¡¯s aunt?¡± Fu Yan Zi asked. He saw the two of them together and thought that it was his son who had invited Bai Xi Xi to visit his aunt. Not too long ago, Fu Chen was still denying that he was after Bai Xi Xi. But now, Fu Yan Zi saw them walking together. Fu Chen looked at his father in aghast. ¡°Dad, no.¡± He cleared his throat while ncing at Bai Xi Xi again. ¡°My ss Monitor isn¡¯t here to visit my aunt. She¡¯s here for her brother. That¡¯s right. Her brother is Doctor Bai who is looking after my aunt.¡± Fu Yan Zi was surprised to hear his son¡¯s exnation. He looked at Bai Xi Xi again and noticed that there was a lot of resemnce between Bai Xi Xi and Doctor Bai. ¡°So, you are Doctor Bai¡¯s siblings?¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°Yes. He¡¯s my brother.¡± Fu Yan Zi has heard from his wife how Doctor Bai had looked after his sister-inw for the past few months. Naturally, he was grateful that the doctor has done everything he can to save his sister-inw. ¡°Coincidentally, I am looking for Doctor Bai as well.¡± Fu Yan Zi was going to look for the doctor and ask about a few matters about his sister-inw when he ran into his son and his ssmate. ¡°The nurse said that Doctor Bai was seeing another patient,¡± Fu Chen said. ¡°Dad, you have to wait for a while.¡± Fu Yan Zi nodded, knowing that he will have to wait for a while. The frown on his face deepened as he thought about his unconscious sister-inw. Bai Xi Xi raised her head to look in the direction of Fu Chen¡¯s aunt. After a brief hesitation, she looked at Fu Yan Zi and spoke, ¡°Uncle Fu, is it alright if I go in and visit Fu Chen¡¯s aunt?¡± She knew that Fu Chen¡¯s aunt was hospitalized and was always curious about the woman. Since her brother was not around, Bai Xi Xi decided that she should go and take a look for a while. Fu Chen was surprised to hear Bai Xi Xi¡¯s words. Before he could say a word, his father had already answered. ¡°Of course.¡± Fu Yan Zi nodded. ¡°You are wee to visit her anytime you want.¡± Saying that he turned around and let Bai Xi Xi to his sister-inw¡¯s ward. Once they entered the room, a woman who was seated on the sofa stood up immediately. She opened her mouth to say something and paused when she realized that there was someone elseing into the room with her husband and son. Mother Fu looked at the two men in front of her quizzically. Before she could ask about Bai Xi Xi¡¯s identity, Fu Chen had taken the initiative to introduce her. ¡°Mom, this is my ssmate, Bai Xi Xi,¡± Fu Chen introduced. ¡°ss Monitor, this is my mother.¡± Qin Ruan looked at Bai Xi Xi in shock. Naturally, she did not expect that she would be meeting her son¡¯s ssmate at the hospital. She thought about the clothes she wore and then, the fatigue look on her face. Suddenly, she was a little embarrassed. ¡°Hello.¡± Qin Ruan touched her hair, hoping that it did not look messy. Of course, in Bai Xi Xi¡¯s opinion, Fu Chen¡¯s mother looked very clean and tidy. It was just that, Qin Ruan was someone who has been living in the high society for a long time and she wanted to look the best when she meet anyone. ¡°Coincidentally, Fu Chen¡¯s ssmate is also Doctor Bai¡¯s little sister,¡± Fu Yan Zi spoke. ¡°She heard that Fu Chen¡¯s aunt was hospitalized and wanted to visit her.¡± Qin Ruan¡¯s eyes lit up. She looked at Bai Xi Xi with another light. ¡°So, it¡¯s like that.¡± She took a step back and motioned Bai Xi Xi to sit down. ¡°Miss Bai, please have a seat.¡± Bai Xi Xi smiled politely. ¡°Aunt, thank you. But I juste here and look at Fu Chen¡¯s aunt briefly. I won¡¯t stay for too long.¡± ¡°This is the first time that Fu Chen introduced his friend to me,¡± Qin Ruan said. ¡°Miss Bai, please, stay here for a while and have a chat.¡± Bai Xi Xi pondered over her words. Then, she took a seat on the sofa. Fu Chen looked around the room. His gaze fell on Bai Xi Xi for a few seconds before he shifted his eyes to his parents. Suddenly, he felt that the atmosphere in the room was a little strange. Chapter 734 - 734 Envying Bai Xi Xi’s Calm Look 734 Envying Bai Xi Xi¡¯s Calm Look Fu Chen sat at the side while watching his mother chatting with Bai Xi Xi amiably. The two were chatting about trivial things such as their school matters. However, Fu Chen could not help to feel tense, worried that his mother was going to say something that would embarrass him. Once in a while, Fu Chen would nce at Bai Xi Xi to look at her reaction. Seeing the casual look on her face as she chatted with his mother made him sigh. He was too worried, while Bai Xi Xi was too rxed. At this time, he was envying Bai Xi Xi¡¯s calm look. Then, Fu Chen began to wonder why he should be stressing about this matter. It was not as if he was introducing his girlfriend to his parents, right? Fu Chen was shocked that his thought had gone too far ahead. He lowered his head, hoping that no one would see the look on his face, and guessed what was going on in his mind. Unfortunately for him, his father has been secretly observing him and noticed the change in his expression. Fu Yan Zi had to suppress hisughter when he look at his son. ..... After chatting with Fu Chen¡¯s mother for a while, Bai XI Xi turned her head to look at Fu Chen¡¯s aunt who was lying on the hospital bed on the other side of the room. Fu Chen¡¯s family was quite well off and the ward they got for his aunt was quiterge. There was a small living area where the family could sit and receive guests. ¡°Fu Chen¡¯s auntie... what happened to her?¡± Bai Xi Xi asked. From where she was seated, Bai Xi XI could see the tube and wire on the woman¡¯s body. The sound of the machine filled the room, telling them that the patient was still alive and breathing. Qin Ruan had a faint smile on her face. ¡°It was a car crash. She was on her way back home from work and it was a rainy day. Another car was trying to avoid a motorcycle and could not break in time. The car crashed into Fu Chen¡¯s aunt¡¯s car and she crashed into a truck.¡± Bai Xi Xi pursed her lips into a thin line. Last time, Fu Chen told her that his aunt was feeling unwell and did not say anything more. Bai Xi Xi thought that his aunt was down with an illness. She did not think that it would be because of an ident. ¡°The doctor said that her condition is stable for now. It¡¯s just that, we don¡¯t know when she is going to wake up,¡± Qin Ruan said. A faint sigh escaped her. Qin Ruan could only hope that Fu Chen¡¯s aunt¡¯s condition would not deteriorate. She did not want to watch her pushed into the operation theatre again. There was a brief silence in the room as everyone¡¯s attention was on Fu Chen¡¯s aunt. Bai Xi Xi thought about the three siblings that Fu Chen had introduced as his cousins and felt very bad for them. Those kids were too young. She hoped that Fu Chen¡¯s aunt will wake up soon. Otherwise, the kids would be too pitiful. Bai Xi Xi knew that growing up without a parent would be very hard. Knowing those children, she did not wish for them to experience something simr to what she once had. The children were quite lucky that their uncle and aunt were willing to look after them. Fu Chen¡¯s parents were really good people. Bai Xi Xi recalled that her brother had once mentioned that they actually have a few rtives. However, after her parents passed away, her uncle and aunt no longer wanted to admit them as their rtives. The rtionship broke off just like that because they were too poor. Her aunts and uncles were afraid that they were going to ask for some money. This was the reason her brother had to raise her by himself. That one time, Bai Xi Xi overheard her brother talking to someone on the phone. She listened for a while and saw that the rtive who had disappeared wanted to get along with them again upon hearing that they managed to get some money. Of course, her brother rejected them and mentioned how they have severed their ties. Her brother was unaware that she was listening and he had never mentioned those uncles and aunts to her again. Bai Xi Xi did not know if those rtives had tried to look for her brother again. But she knew well that her brother would not let those rtivese and find her. Bai Xi Xi too was not willing to meet such rtives. Especially after they have abandoned them when they needed help the most. Knock! Knock! The sound snapped Bai Xi Xi out of her thought. She shifted her gaze to the door and watched as her brother entered the room. Their gazes met and Bai Xi Xi did not miss the surprise in her brother¡¯s eyes. Then, the look changed into an inquiring one. Bai Qi came to the room after hearing from the nurse that the family was looking for him. However, he did not expect to see his little sister in his patient¡¯s room. Moreover, she was sitting around with Fu Chen¡¯s family. ¡°Doctor Bai,¡± Fu Yan Zi spoke when he saw him. Bai Qi retracted his gaze and looked at Fu Yan Zi. ¡°Mister Fu, hello.¡± He greeted amiably. Qin Ruan stood up immediately. She had noticed the surprised look on Bai Qi¡¯s face when she saw his sister in the room. ¡°Doctor Bai, I heard that your sister and my son are ssmates and invited her toe over for a chat.¡± ¡°So, it¡¯s like that.¡± The look on Bai Qi¡¯s face eased up a little bit. He looked at his sister again and asked, ¡°Xi Xi, why are you here?¡± Bai Xi Xi raised the bag in her hand. ¡°My sister-inw wanted me to send something to you.¡± Chapter 735 - 735 Are You Feeling Sad? 735 Are You Feeling Sad? Bai Xi Xi stayed in the room while watching her brother exin a few matters about the patient. She listened to them for a while and learned a little bit about Fu Chen¡¯s aunt¡¯s condition. Her gaze fell on the woman¡¯s face. Bai Xi Xi could not help thinking that Fu Chen¡¯s aunt was really good-looking. It was not strange for her to give birth to a few obedient and cute children. Once her brother was done speaking with Fu Chen¡¯s parents, Bai Xi Xi stood up and walked over to her brother¡¯s side, wanting to leave with him. ¡°Miss Bai, remember toe and visit again when youe to the hospital,¡± Qin Ruan spoke. The smile on her face was especially gentle. ¡°Sometimes, Aunt would get bored staying here alone with no one to talk to. It will be good to have someone to talk to me.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. ¡°Then, I wille and visit you again.¡± She knew that Fu Chen¡¯s family had only moved to Y City not too long ago. The moment they arrived, Fu Chen¡¯s mother was busying herself to look after her sick family members. She wouldn¡¯t have time to make any friends in Y City. Qin Ruan could not hide her smile upon hearing her answer. After exchanging a few more words with Fu Chen¡¯s mother, Bai Xi Xi finally left the room with her brother. As she closed the door behind her, Bai Xi Xi did not miss the small interaction between Fu Chen and his parents. A faint smile curled on her lips. She couldn¡¯t help thinking that Fu Chen had a really good rtionship with his parents. ..... Her brother¡¯s office was not that far from the wardroom. Bai Xi Xi entered the room and ced the food she brought with her on his table. ¡°Initially, my sister-inw wanted to deliver the food herself. But Jing Jing caught a fever.¡± His brow furrowed. ¡°Jing Jing caught a fever? How is she? Is she alright?¡± Bai Qi grabbed his phone from his pocket and started to look at the message. There were a few from his wife, telling him that their daughter had a fever and she had sent Bai Xi Xi to deliver some food for him. ¡°Mmm... when I left, Jing Jing was still good. It¡¯s just that, she wanted to stay with her mother all the time,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. ¡°My sister-inw already give her some medicine and monitor her condition.¡± Bai Qi gave his wife a phone call and asked about their daughter¡¯s condition. Hearing that the little girl¡¯s condition was better finally made him feel more at ease. His daughter was very active and liked to run around. However, once she did not feel well, she liked to stay close to her mother and sleep with her. Bai Qi nced at his wristwatch and thought about heading home a little early. He will have to ask his colleague to cover his shift. Fortunately, he was not busy on the weekend. He knew that his wife would be tired, looking after Bai Jing Jing. His gaze shifted to the documents on his table again. Bai Qi thought that he should be able to finish his work sooner. When he looked up again, Bai Qi noticed that his little sister was staring out the window with a dazed look on her face. Bai Qi was about to speak when he recalled the look on his sister¡¯s face when she looked at the Fu family earlier. Heaving a soft sigh, Bai Qi walked over to his sister¡¯s side and patted her on her hair. He waited for her to look at him and asked, ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± Bai Xi Xi did not answer. However, the image of Fu Chen¡¯s aunt lying on the bed came to her mind again. Then, she began to think about his parents who were looking after his aunt and the kids at the same time. Seeing that her brother was standing close to her, Bai Xi Xi lowered her head before leaning her head on her brother¡¯s arms. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Bai Qi continued to pat his sister¡¯s head gently. He could sense that his sister¡¯s mood was a little wrong. ¡°Mmm, nothing. I just recalled how you are very good to me.¡± Bai Qi chuckled. ¡°You¡¯re my only sister. Of course, I have to be good to you.¡± Bai Xi Xi pulled away and stared at her brother. ¡°I was just thinking about Fu Chen¡¯s family.¡± The look on Bai Qi¡¯s face changed upon hearing that his sister was thinking about her ssmate. Bai Qi had met Fu Chen a few times. Each time that he looked at him, he would feel a bit ufortable. It was the first time that his sister was close to a boy and he could not help but overthink. ¡°Brother, I met Fu Chen¡¯s siblings not too long ago,¡± Bai Xi Xi said. Then, she told her brother about Fu Chen¡¯s absence and how he was looking after his siblings. ¡°His aunt is quite pitiful. But fortunately, she had her family who supported her.¡± Bai Xi Xi could feel that the siblings should be missing their mothers. It was then that Bai Qi understood what his sister was thinking about. His sister should be thinking of that time when they have no other person but each other. As the thought came to his mind, Bai Qi pulled his sister into a hug. ¡°Are you feeling sad?¡± Bai Qi thought that his sister no longer thought about their life in the past and how she had grown up without a parent. But it seemed that his little sister was still thinking about this matter. ¡°I¡¯m not.¡± Bai Xi Xi looked at her brother and put on a smile. ¡°I have you and everyone else. How can I feel sad? I was just thinking about how you have looked after me. Brother, I am very fortunate to have you as my brother.¡± It was just that... seeing Fu Chen¡¯s aunt and remembering the siblings made her recall the period when she only have her brother. ¡°Mmm... that¡¯s right.¡± Bai Qi pinched his sister on the cheek. ¡°Xi Xi, you have to remember that you have a lot of people who cared about you. Whatever it is, you will have us with you.¡± Chapter 736 - 736 Showed Up at Practice 736 Showed Up at Practice A few days before the basketball match would start, the basketball team members finally showed up at practice with Fu Chen. Bai Xi Xi visited the teacher¡¯s office after school and habitually used the path that would lead her to the basketball court. As she came nearer to the basketball court, Bai Xi Xi could already hear the sound of the basketball against the floor. She walked over and watched their practice at a certain distance. Bai Xi Xi could not hide her surprise upon seeing the team and Fu Chen working together. For the past few days, she often found Fu Chen practicing alone on the basketball court. The team said that he was a new member and needed extra practice before their match. Since the team did not prevent him from joining the team as a main yer, Fu Chen decided to listen to his captain¡¯s orders and practiced almost every day. The boy did not utter a word ofint. Seeing the basketball team gathering around surprised her a little bit. Bai Xi Xi had thought that the team was nning to let Fu Chen practice alone until the day of the match. She looked around the area and finally understood the reason everyone was gathered around. At the corner of the basketball court, a tall man stood up straight as he was observing the practice. ..... Bai Xi Xi quickly recognized this man as the basketball team¡¯s supervising teacher as well as their coach, Teacher Ling. Teacher Ling was said to be the basketball team¡¯s coach, but he had never done anything much to coach the basketball team. When Jian Chi was the basketball team¡¯s captain, Teacher Ling would let Jian Chi take the lead and make decisions for the team. Y City High School was mostly attended by the children of the influential figure in Y City. Teacher Ling was someone who did not want to offend rich people¡¯s children. Therefore, he would let the children y however they wanted. Bai Xi Xi continued to stay around to watch the practice for a while longer. With the coach around, everyone stayed on the basketball court to practice. However, they still refused to work as a team. Bai Xi Xi looked at Fu Chen who was struggling to get along with this team and sighed. She thought that Fu Chen was quite pitiful. He was a talented yer, but his talent had to be buried because of his selfish teammates. Looking at them made her wonder if they would be able to win the first round of the tournament. Would the team me it on Fu Chen if they lost? Bai Xi Xi thought that it was not impossible for something like that to happen. Without realizing it, Bai Xi Xi has been watching the practice until the end. She finally snapped out of her trance when Teacher Ling blew his whistle. Bai Xi Xi watched as the team gathered at the center to listen to Teacher Ling¡¯sments. Then, she slowly turned around and left. As she was walking alone, Bai Xi Xi¡¯s thoughts were on Fu Chen and the basketball team. She thought that it was good that Fu Chen was finally able to join the basketball team. The boy finally got what he wanted, joining the basketball team as a main yer. However, he was unable to shine because of his teammates. Basketball was a team sport. However, the team wascking it. If this continues, the school¡¯s basketball team will lose early in the tournament. Fu Chen too would not be able to enjoy the game he liked so much. Even if he was very good, it would be hard for him to show his skills. As someone who enjoyed ying basketball, how can Bai Xi Xi not understand this? The sound of approaching footsteps snapped her out of her trance. Bai Xi Xi turned around and saw that Fu Chen jogged over to his side. Their gazes met and his eyes lit up upon seeing that the person was turning to look at him. Once he arrived at Bai Xi Xi¡¯s side, Fu Chen gradually slowed down. Bai Xi Xi observed the boy¡¯s expression, wondering if he would be unhappy after the practice with the basketball team. But seeing the smile on his face, it did not seem as if he was unhappy. ¡°ss Monitor!¡± Seeing Bai Xi Xi¡¯s usually calm face made him beam happily. ¡°Why are you in such a hurry?¡± Bai Xi Xi asked. She wondered just why Fu Chen looked very happy when she thought that he would be in a bad mood after the practice. ¡°You were watching our practice, right?¡± Fu Chen spoke. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you wait for me?¡± Bai Xi Xi was not nning to stay for too long and watch him practice. It was just that, she was curious about how the team was going to y with Teacher Ling around. However, Bai Xi Xi did not say her thoughts out loud. ¡°I didn¡¯t want to disturb your practice,¡± Bai Xi Xi said as she looked away. She thought that Teacher Ling would talk with the team for a while. Bai Xi Xi did not expect that the practice would end so fast. ¡°What do you think?¡± Bai Xi Xi looked at the boy¡¯s smiling face, turning his eyes into crescents, and making the mole under his eyes looked especially eye-catching. He looked like a bright sunshine. ¡°It was alright,¡± Bai Xi Ximented. ¡°You¡¯re doing good.¡± Her words only made his smile widen. Bai Xi Xi¡¯s praise made him feel good about himself. Initially, he was a little unhappy with the practice. Fu Chen heard that their coach would show up and thought that the team would have proper practice. But things were not what he had expected. In the end, he went along with the practice. He tried to do his best while suppressing his dissatisfaction. Then, he saw Bai Xi Xi watching their practice from afar. Seeing her presence made his unhappiness fade away and the will to do his best returned. ¡°ss Monitor, the match will start soon. You have to remember what you promised.¡± Bai Xi Xi chuckled. ¡°I know. I wille and see your match.¡± She already made ns to see the match with Lin Xiao Tong. Chapter 737 - 737 Spend Time with My Xi Xi 737 Spend Time with My Xi Xi On the weekend, Bai Xi Xi was dressed up infy jeans and a shirt as she headed down. As she walked into the living room, Bai Xi Xi saw that the energetic Bai Jing Jing was staying in her ypen obediently while ying with her toys. On the sofa, Bai Xiang sat quietly to read his book while keeping his eyes on his little sister. Each time Bai Jing Jing was eyeing the fence, her brother would look at her, warning her not to climb up her ypen again. In the end, Bai Jing Jing could only lower her head again while ying with her toys. However, noticing her aunt¡¯s appearance, Bai Jing Jing quickly stood up with her wobbly legs again. She reached the fence and stretched up her hands. ¡°Aunt!¡± The little baby felt that she has been sitting in the ypen long enough and it was time for her to go out and y. She saw her aunt and the first thing that came to her mind was that, her aunt would help her to get out of this ce. Bai Xi Xi looked at her niece¡¯s clear and bright eyes. Her heart began to soften, seeing Bai Jing Jing asking to be carried. With a faint sigh, Bai Xi Xi walked over to the ypen and carried the little girl in her arms. The moment her aunt carried her out, Bai Jing Jing began to wriggle happily. Her small arms were hugging her aunt¡¯s neck tightly. Then, her soft lips touched her aunt¡¯s cheek. ..... Bai Xi Xi looked at the little girl helplessly. Her little niece was very good at winning¡¯s people hearts. In the end, Bai Xi Xi could not resist kissing Bai Jing Jing on the cheek a few times. ¡°Aunt, are you going out?¡± Bai Xiang asked when he noticed the clothes his aunt was wearing. ¡°Mmm... I¡¯m going out with my friends.¡± Bai Xi Xi nodded. She turned to Bai Jing Jing and pinched the baby¡¯s little nose. ¡°Jing Jing, you have to stay home and listen to your brother, alright?¡± The little girl batted her eyshes. ¡°Jing Jing go with Aunt?¡± ¡°No. Jing Jing has to stay home with your brother, alright? If you listen to your brother, then, Aunt will take you out to the yground tomorrow and buy you ice cream, alright?¡± Bai Jing Jing hesitated when she heard the words yground and ice cream. She still remembers going out to y with her aunt and siblings not too long ago. After weighing her decision, Bai Jing Jing nodded. She raised her hand and pointed her pinkie finger at her aunt. ¡°Aunt, promise.¡± Bai Xi Xiughed. She hooked her pinkie with the little girl and spoke, ¡°Aunt promise. But you have to listen to your brother and Mom, alright?¡± The little girl nodded obediently. Just in time, Bai Qi walked out of the kitchen with a bottle of milk in his hand. Bai Qi halted for a brief second when he saw that his little sister was dressed to go out. Then, his gaze shifted to Bai Jing Jing who was in his sister¡¯s arms. Bai Jing Jing spotted the bottle of milk in her father¡¯s hand. Her eyes lit up. Then, she stretched her chubby arms to her father, hoping that her father would give her her favorite milk. Bai Qi walked over and took his daughter from his sister. He ced the little girl back in her ypen and gave her the bottle of milk and a small pillow to Bai Jing Jing. The little girl happilyy on the small pillow and started to drink her milk. ¡°Are you going out?¡± Bai Qi asked his sister. ¡°Mhm, I¡¯m nning to go out with Xiao Tong. I¡¯ll probably return after lunch.¡± Bai Qi had a helpless look on his face. ¡°You have studied too hard at school. Just go ahead and have fun. You don¡¯t have toe home too soon.¡± Bai Qi heard that his sister was going out with her best friend and did not worry too much. Bai Xi Xi smiled. She looked around and noticed that her sister-inw was not around. Usually, her sister-inw would wake up early morning and let her brother catch up on his sleep whenever he was at home during the weekend. Seeing that her brother was managing the children in the morning was a little strange. ¡°Where¡¯s my sister-inw?¡± Bai Qi let out a cough. ¡°Mmm.. she went to bed a littletest night. Let¡¯s not wake her up and let her sleep a while longer.¡± Last night, he nned to go to bed quietly without waking up his wife. Bai Qi took his shower and went to bed to hug his wife. Who would have thought that Zhang Li Xue would wake up? The two began to chat a little bit. Then, Bai Qi found that a certain someone was touching him everywhere. His sleepiness disappeared and was reced with another feeling. Later, the two of them went to bed quitete. Seeing that his wife was too tired, Bai Qi decided to manage the kids while letting his wife sleep for a while longer. Bai Xi Xi noted her brother¡¯s reddened ears and a thought came to her mind. She shouldn¡¯t inquire too much about adult matters. ¡°Then, brother, tell my sister-inw that I¡¯m going out, alright?¡± Bai Xi Xi said. She already mentioned going out to her sister-inw yesterday. But Bai Xi Xi was still worried that her sister-inw might forget. After exchanging a few more words with her brother, Bai Xi Xi headed out and walked to the school. In less than five minutes, Lin Xiao Tong ran over to her side with an apologetic look in her eyes. ¡°Xi Xi, I¡¯m sorry. Did you have to wait for too long?¡± Lin Xiao Tong spoke as she reached her friend¡¯s side. ¡°It¡¯s fine. I just got here as well.¡± Lin Xiao Tong heaved a sigh. ¡°My boyfriend wanted to go with us as well. But of course, I wouldn¡¯t let hime.¡± She hugged Bai Xi Xi¡¯s arms tightly and smiled. ¡°Today, I¡¯m going to spend my time with my Xi Xi.¡± Chapter 738 - 738 Focused on Fu Chen 738 Focused on Fu Chen Bai Xi Xi and Lin Xiao Tong took a cab and headed to the venue where the basketball match was going to be held. When they arrived, Bai Xi Xi noticed that a lot of people had arrived at the venue. Most of the boys came to the venue to watch the match between Y City High School and Y City West. They came from other teams that wanted to observe their potential opponent in the next round. Last time, Y City High School had a friendly match against Y City West. This time, they are meeting again in this tournament in their first round. Naturally, Yang Xu and the others were anxious. There were not many people present during their friendly match. Therefore, not many knew that Y City High School had lost against Y City West. It would be such an embarrassment if they lost this match again. Yang Xu has been very tense from the beginning. He kept on reminding his teammates of what they were supposed to do. When Bai Xi Xi and Lin Xiao Tong reached their seat, Yang Xu was still giving his teammates a long talk. Bai Xi Xi shifted her gaze to Fu Chen who was at the side with the rest of his teammates. She observed his expression and was d that he did not seem to be tense. ¡°Xi Xi, do you think that our school is going to win this match?¡± Lin Xiao Tong asked She adjusted her skirt and put down her bag on herp. ..... ¡°It depends...¡± Bai Xi Xi narrowed her eyes as she observed the opponent¡¯s team. ¡°On what?¡± ¡°On whether everyone could work as a team.¡± Lin Xiao Tong pursed her lips into a thin line. Thest time Bai Xi Xi was helping Fu Chen topete against Yang Xu¡¯s team, Lin Xiao Tong already learned a little bit about basketball. These days, she would no longer be in a daze whenever her boyfriend would talk about basketball. Bai Xi Xi scanned her surroundings to observe the ce. A satisfied smile appeared on her face, knowing that they both got a perfect spot. They were very close to the court and had a clear view of the match. Then, Bai Xi Xi turned to look at Lin Xiao Tong again and noticed that her friend was pulling out a few snacks from her small backpack. There were a few snacks resting on her friend¡¯sp, but Lin Xiao Tong continued to pull out a few more snacks. Noticing that her friend was looking at her, Lin Xiao Tong lifted the chocte bar in her hand and asked, ¡°Xi Xi, would you like some?¡± ¡°Xiao Tong, are you Doraemon? How did you pull out a lot of snacks from your bag?¡± Lin Xiao Tong followed Bai Xi Xi¡¯s line of gaze andughed sheepishly. ¡°The match will take a long time, right? I¡¯m afraid that we both would be hungry. Therefore, I bought a little something for you as well.¡± She took Bai Xi Xi¡¯s hand and ced the chocte bar in it. ¡°If this isn¡¯t enough, you can ask for more. I still have a few more snacks in my bag.¡± Bai Xi Xi thanked her friend. She unwrapped the chocte bar and ate it slowly while waiting for the match to start. At the center of the basketball court, the referee was seen talking to both captains of the basketball teams. Their coach was nearby to listen to the referee¡¯s words. After a while, both captains from the respective teams went back to their teams to brief them on the referee¡¯s words. Bai Xi Xi sat up straight, knowing that the match would start very soon. Then, the basketball team entered the basketball court and get to their position. Fu Chen lowered his head as he tried topose himself. Then, he raised his head and saw the familiar figure sitting among the crowd. His movement halted. Bai Xi Xi was dressed in a simple shirt and jeans. However, Fu Chen thought that this girl was the brightest of the people around her. Happiness surged in his heart, knowing that Bai Xi Xi came to the venue to watch his game just as she had promised. The anxiousness in his heart quickly disappeared when he saw the girl. Although he could not see her face from a distance, Fu Chen could already imagine Bai Xi Xi with her calm face as she watched the game. Slowly, Fu Chen raised his hand and waved in Bai Xi Xi¡¯s direction. However, before he could give her a proper wave, someone pped him on his shoulder snapping him out of his trance. Fu Chen was about to scold that person when he realized that the person was no other than Yang Xu. His face stiffened. ¡°What are you looking at?¡± Yang Xu asked. He followed Fu Chen¡¯s line of gaze, but could not figure out what was Fu Chen looking at earlier. ¡°Pay attention. If you don¡¯t y properly, I will kick you out of this team.¡± Fu Chen frowned when he heard Yang Xu¡¯s threat again. ¡°I know. You don¡¯t have to worry about this. I will do my best.¡± However, Fu Chen knew that even if he do his best, it would be very difficult for the team to win the game if the teammates were not cooperating well. Yang Xu looked Fu Chen up and down. Then, he finally walked over to the center before the match would begin. Everyone went to their position. Soon, the whistle was blown and the match began. The sound of the basketball against the floor was loud. Bai Xi Xi watched as everyone started to run on the basketball court to chase after the ball. Her hands tightened into fists. Bai Xi Xi could feel her heartbeat speeding up as she watched everyone on the basketball court. Her eyes were especially focused on Fu Chen. Bai Xi Xi might not like the basketball team that much. But for Fu Chen, she hoped that the team would do their best and win the first game. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!