Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Li Xiwu turned to look at Pei Jingzhou. Although she was not on speaker, the two of them were extremely close. Pei Jingzhou should have heard what Han Qianye said.
Just as she thought, Pei Jingzhou had indeed heard her. He freed his hand to take the phone from her hand and said to Han Qianye, âMadam Di Xin has already taken Yaoyao away.â
Han Qianye was surprised. âYouâre letting her take him away just like that? Hey, although I donât know how you arranged it, isnât it better to leave him at the Pei residence than with Madam Di Xin?â
Pei Jingzhou said calmly, âWhy donât you listen to what youâre saying?
âWhat am I talking about? Iâm talking about, uh⦠when are you and Xixi coming back?â Han Qianye was slow for a few seconds before she quickly reacted and stopped talking.
Pei Jingzhou said, âOn the way back.â
Han Qianye said that she understood and hurriedly hung up.
The atmosphere in the car suddenly became quiet. Pei Jingzhou looked sideways and saw Li Xiwu resting her chin on her hand and quietly looking out of the car window.
Without needing Li Xiwu to ask, Pei Jingzhou explained himself, âThe first time Mom saw Yaoyao, she felt that Yaoyao looked a little like me when I was young, so she joked that Yaoyao was my illegitimate son.â
Li Xiwuâs eyelids twitched. She turned around and looked up at him. âFourth Brother, do you think Iâve misunderstood?â
âEven if you didnât misunderstand, I think itâs necessary to explain,â he said softly.
Li Xiwu smiled brightly. âI was indeed a little puzzled just now, but after thinking about it, I felt that Auntie should be talking about Yaoyao. I didnât expect you to be right.â
Pei Jingzhou, who was hugging her, smiled.
At this moment, Li Xiwu suddenly asked, âDid Yaoyao really look like you when you were young?
Pei Jingzhou said in an uncertain tone, âI canât remember what I looked like when I was young because the last time I saw a photo of me when I was young was more than ten years ago.â
Li Xiwu believed this. Han Qianye might flip through the photo album when she is bored. Pei Jingzhou would not look at photos of his childhood for no reason. She slowly sat up straight. âSince Auntie said that you look alike, you should look a little alike. When we get back to the Pei residence later, Iâll ask Auntie about Fourth Brotherâs childhood photos and compare them.â
Pei Jingzhou replied, âOkay.â
It was a ten-minute drive.
The car drove into Tan Hua Mansion. Han Qianye waited for a long time before finally seeing Li Xiwu. She came out in a hurry and took Li Xiwuâs hand as they walked in. âYou should like all the dishes tonight,â she said.
Li Xiwu was not very resistant to Han Qianye i s enthusiasm and calmly adapted. Pei Youâan was not around today, and Pei Jiao would be back very late, so there were only four of them for dinner.
Just as the meal was about to start, the butler, Uncle Dong, hurried in. âMadam, Mrs. Zhou is here.â
Mrs. Zhou, Lin Yourong.
Han Qianye was pulling Li Xiwu along and talking about happy things. When she heard the butler say that Lin Yourong was here, her bright and lively face pulled down in the next second.
Although she had not liked Lin Yourong much recently, there had to be etiquette. Since she was already here, she naturally couldnât chase her away with a cold expression.
Han Qianye turned to Li Xiwu and said, âIâll go pick up Yourong.â
Li Xiwu agreed. âOkay.â
Then, Han Qianye stood up and walked out. Before anyone could hear her voice, Lin Yourongâs smiling voice sounded. âQianye? Qianye?â
Han Qianye walked out. âComing, coming.â
Lin Yourong had been to Tan Hua Manor several times. Coupled with her identity, she would be let in.
Not long after her car arrived outside the Pei residence, she saw Han Qianye, who had come out to welcome her. She was overjoyed. She walked closer and quickly held Han Qianyeâs hand, saying in a reproachful tone, âI havenât seen you for a long time. Do you know how much I missed you?
The two sisters were used to holding hands, but Han Qianye was not used to it.
Perhaps because of what happened last time, she was still a little disgusted. However, Han Qianye was still passable on the surface. âIâve been busy recording the show recently and donât have much free time. I forgot about you.â
Lin Yourong asked, âThereâs only the last episode left, right?â
Han Qianye said, âYes, thereâs still the last episode.â
âYouâre finally done recording,â Lin Yourong said. âWhen the episode is over, Iâll accompany you to relax. Rolls-Royce has arranged a fragrance art salon. Itâs the day after you finished recording the last episode. Iâve already made time.â
Han Qianye nodded. âAlright, Iâll bring Xixi along.â
Lin Yourongâs smile froze. âQianye, your relationship with Li Xiwu has been getting better and better recently.â
Han Qianye changed the topic and asked, âIWhy are you here tonight?â
Lin Yourongâs lukewarm voice said, âI missed you. You blocked me and didnât reply to my WeChat contact. I had something on during the day, so I had time to come over at night.â
Han Qianye:
If not for Lin Yourongâs reminder, Han Qianye would have forgotten that she had already blocked Lin Yourongs number.
Han Qianye laughed dryly. âMaybe I made a mistake. Iâll pull it out for you later. As for WeChat, I havenât used it much recently.â
Lin Yourong did not expose her openly. âThen you have to quickly pull me out of the blacklist. Also, look at WeChat more often.â
Han Qianye nodded and pulled Lin Yourong in. âYou came just in time. I was about to start dinner.â
Lin Yourong was surprised. âItâs already half past six. You havenât had dinner turned around and asked, âYouâve eaten?â
âI ate before I came,â Lin Yourong teased. âOtherwise, if I came over at this time, wouldnât I be deliberately freeloading? I thought you had eaten too.â
âNot yet,â Han Qianye said. âXixiâs work ended a little late today, so dinner naturally started a little later.â
Lin Yourongâs expression changed slightly when she heard Han Qianye call out âXixiâ intimately. Not only did she not get a divorce on this variety show, but their relationship also became better and better. It was annoying.
In the living room, Li Xiwu had already gotten up.
She looked up and saw Lin Yourong walking beside Han Qianye. She greeted her politely, âMrs. Zhou.â
Lin Yourong sized up Li Xiwu. âI can only see you on the live broadcast usually. Iâm finally seeing you in person today. Youâre so beautiful. Youâre much more beautiful than on the live broadcast.â
Li Xiwu was humble. âThank you. Mrs. Zhou, you look very good too.â
Lin Yourong said, âMy complexion is all taken care of. How can I compare to a young girl like you?
Li Xiwu was unperturbed. âI thought Mrs. Zhouâs complexion was natural, especially the luster of your skin. I feel ashamed.â
Lin Yourong smiled calmly. âYouâre too modest.â
Today was the first time Lin Yourong had come into direct contact with Li Xiwu. She had only seen her from afar..