Translator: Exodus Tales  Editor: Exodus Tales
âOkay,â Qiao Sinian replied.
It was Ye Jiaqiâs turn to be surprised. Did Qiao Sinian agree just like that? This wasnât his way of doing things.
It seems as though he had really changed.
Without waiting for Ye Jiaqi to think for a few more minutes, Qiao Sinian slowly took out his mobile phone to dial the number of the Qiao Residence.
It was housekeeper Tang who answered.
âMaster Qiao.â
âIs Uncle Yao and Aunt Lu there?â
âUncle Yao left to ship goods. However, Aunt Lu is here. Sheâs currently in the kitchen making food especially for you. We heard that Miss Ye is ⦠also returning?â
âTell Aunt Lu to answer the phone.â
âYes, Master Qiao.â
There was a faint smile that rose from the corner of Qiao Sinianâs lips. He had purposely adjusted the volume before putting the phone back to his ear in a casual manner.
After a while, a womanâs voice came over the phone, âMaster Qiao.â
Ye Jiaqi heard the familiar voice and shivered a little.
It was Aunt Lu!
Aunt Lu had always been enthusiastic and cordial. She had treated Ye Jiaqi like her own daughter which made it impossible for Ye Jiaqi to forget her.
The last time she heard Aunt Luâs voice was three years ago. Hearing her speak made Ye Jiaqiâs heartbeat quicken.
At that moment, it felt as though she was seeing Aunt Lu in person.
âDid you prepare all the food?â
âItâs being prepared. Being prepared.â
Aunt Lu was obviously very excited. It had been three years since Master Qiao came back. An entire three years!
âOkay.â
âMaster Qiao, I heard that little lady is coming back? Did she come back with you?â Aunt Lu asked excitedly.
Ye Jiaqi felt slightly sick for a moment. Regarding what had happened three years ago, they hadnât known a thing.
If Aunt Lu knew that she had climbed into Qiao Sinianâs bed, how would she think of her? Would she think of her as everyone else did?
Would she despise her? Look down on her? Or be disgusted by her?
If she could have guessed what would have happened in the future, that night of the birthday party, she would not have let herself drink so much?
However, there is no medicine for regret in this world and now, there is no way back anymore.
Whatever happened has happened. There is no room for redemption.
However, how did everyone in the Qiao Residence know she was coming back this time?!
She hadnât colluded with Qiao Sinian!
Qiao Sinian glanced at Ye Jiaqi and replied, âShe asked me to say hello to you on her behalf.â
Ye Jiaqi got anxious. It would be a very normal statement if anyone else had said it but why did it sound like that from Qiao Sinianâs mouth.
Sure enough, Aunt Luâs tone got a little sadder.
âThen⦠Master Qiao, is the little lady not coming back?â
This made Ye Jiaqi glare at Qiao Sinian. She couldnât help but whisper, âI didnât mean that! You need to explain to Aunt Lu that I didnât mean that!â
Qiao Sinian ignored her and didnât say a âyesâ nor ânoâ.
He was calm as ever. However, Ye Jiaqi became anxious like a monkey.
âMaster Qiao, does the young lady really not miss us at all? Oh⦠I really missed her though.â Aunt Lu said whilst sighing.
Ye Jiaqi couldnât help but move to Qiao Sinianâs side before reaching out to grab his phone.
However, as soon as she reached out, Qiao Sinian raised his arm which prevented her from reaching the phone.
Ye Jiaqi got super anxious. She had to explain to Aunt Lu immediately!
Aunt Lu had treated her so well. She wasnât an ungrateful person so she didnât forget all the things she had done for her. She too really wanted to see Aunt Lu and to also eat the dishes that Aunt Lu cooked. Howeverâ¦
No! She had to explain! She wasnât an ungrateful person!
In a hurry, Ye Jiaqi jumped up and down. She held down Qiao Sinianâs body and reached out her arm to grab the phone.
However, Qiao Sinianâs arm was too long. As soon as he raised his hand a little more, she couldnât grab the phone anymore.
âQiao Sinian, give me that!â
Ye Jiaqi was about to cry of anxiousness. In her anxiousness, she accidentally crawled onto his lap.
At that moment, although she didnât notice, Qiao Sinianâs expression darkened.
As soon as Ye Jiaqi reached out again, she managed to snatch the phone away.