Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
âAfter you drop me off at the entrance of the residential area, you can just go straight home.â
Fang Yunshu said it coldly, sitting in Ye Xiaofeiâs car after work.
Ye Xiaofei was humming a song, but when he heard this, his smile froze, âWasnât 1 supposed to accompany Lingâer today?â
Fang Yunshu replied, âHe Yuyao is coming to my house today.â
Ye Xiaofei immediately became unhappy. âSheâs so carefree. Iâll call her right away and give her something to do so she canât come today.â
Fang Yunshu quickly stopped Ye Xiaofei and said, âShe has been saying she wants to come for a long time. We are good friends; 1 canât always stop her from coming. Besides, she wonât come frequently.â
âOh.â Ye Xiaofei looked displeased.
Seeing Ye Xiaofeiâs attitude, Fang Yunshu felt a sense of guilt and coughed lightly, saying, âYou can come over tomorrow.â
Ye Xiaofei nodded dejectedly, âMy sweet daughter will probably be disappointed today. Iâll chat with her online later.â
The car arrived at the entrance of the residential area. Fang Yunshu got out of the car and stayed there for a while, watching to make sure Ye Xiaofei didnât suddenly come back.
Fortunately, Ye Xiaofei didnât return. Fang Yunshu went back home relieved. She informed Fang Lingâer that Ye Xiaofei would come tomorrow because He Yuyao was coming today.
Fang Lingâer pouted and ran straight back to her room.
Fang Yunshu could only shake her head helplessly. The relationship between her daughter and Ye Xiaofei was too close.
After a while, He Yuyao arrived with a bag of snacks.
He Yuyao didnât act like a guest at all. As soon as she entered the house, she looked for Fang Lingâer everywhere, saying, âWhereâs my little sweetheart? Look at what 1 brought for you.â
âSheâs in her room,â Fang Yunshu said, pointing to Fang Lingâerâs bedroom.
He Yuyao barged in directly and said to the sitting Fang Lingâer, âLittle sweetheart.â
Fang Lingâer didnât even look at He Yuyao and didnât react at all.
He Yuyao was taken aback. She knew Fang Lingâer had autism, but they used to be quite close. Now she was being incredibly cold, with a hint of disdain in her eyes. He Yuyao hurriedly asked, âWhatâs wrong, little sweetheart? Why are you ignoring me?â
Fang Lingâer hummed and continued to ignore He Yuyao.
He Yuyao felt embarrassed and walked out. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
In the kitchen, she found Fang Yunshu and frowned, asking, âYunshu, has Lingâerâs condition worsened? Why is she ignoring me?â
Fang Yunshu twitched her mouth and said, âHer condition is fine. Sheâs just throwing a little tantrum at me. You donât have to mind her.â
He Yuyao said excitedly, âSheâs throwing tantrums at you? That means things are getting better.â
âYeah, itâs pretty good.â Fang Yunshu changed the topic and said, âDonât just wait for food here. Come and help me.â
âIâll go find the slippers first.â
Soon, He Yuyao came back, tilting her head and staring at Fang Yunshu.
âWhatâs with that look?â Fang Yunshu suddenly felt uneasy.
âFang Yunshu, do you have a boyfriend?â He Yuyao grabbed Fang Yunshuâs arm and stared into her eyes.
âNo!â Fang Yunshu answered firmly.
He Yuyao said fiercely, âNo? Then why do you have menâs slippers at home?â
Fang Yunshu cleared her throat and said, âOh, you mean this? Lingâer has always fantasized about her Daddy coming back. So when she saw the slippers for sale that day, she insisted on buying three pairs, including one for her Daddy.â
âOhâ¦â He Yuyao continued to gaze into Fang Yunshuâs eyes, still somewhat incredulous.
Fang Yunshu said, âIf 1 had a boyfriend, would I keep it a secret from you? Itâs not a big deal, nothing to hide, right?â
âWell, I guess not.â He Yuyao pondered for a moment before nodding and releasing Fang Yunshu. As they picked vegetables together, she said, âActually, you should find a man too. Having a man who makes you miss and care for him is a pretty nice feeling.â
âItâs not that easy to find someone.â Fang Yunshu shook her head and added, âBesides, my job keeps me very busy, and I have no time for that now.â
âNow youâre impressive as the president of a multinational corporation. There should be countless men wanting to pursue you. You donât need to worry about that. Itâs me⦠oh.â He Yuyao let out a long sigh.
âWhatâs wrong?â Fang Yunshu could tell what was going on just by looking at her expression, but she still asked with concern.
Pouting, He Yuyao said dejectedly, âIâm making no progress at all. Itâs been days since 1 last saw him.â
Trying to sound casual, Fang Yunshu said, âIf itâs so troublesome, just give up. If love requires so much effort, whatâs the point?â
âNo!â He Yuyao shook her head firmly. âI wonât give up on such a great man. Even if I have to do everything I can, Iâll make him mine.â
Fang Yunshuâs mouth twitched slightly, feeling a hint of unease in her heart.
He Yuyao continued, âYunshu, you must support me. Youâre my best friend, and 1 need your encouragement!â
âAlright! Iâll encourage you and support you!â
The more He Yuyao acted like this, the more worried Fang Yunshu became that she might find out about her relationship with Ye Xiaofeiâ¦
âDaddy! I miss youâ¦â
Fang Lingâerâs voice suddenly rang out, and Fang Yunshuâs expression changed in an instant. She then noticed He Yuyaoâs puzzled look..