ââ¦Youâve said enough!!!â
âXiao Mei, you are so twisted. On one hand, you hope I can understand you, and on the other hand, you hope that once I do understand, I wonât say anything and just keep it to myself. Youâve made such a fuss, but in the end, itâs all the same. If he faces the challenges and solves your inner troubles, youâll reluctantly think that he can match your mother while showing him who you are, and let him know that thereâs a smart person in your family to keep him in check. If Director Liao retreats in the face of difficulty, you can just keep him at a distance. How can a young girl like you have such deep strategies? You win either way!â
If Father Liao gave up because of her words and refused to let go of his position as Dean, then Qian Bao definitely wouldnât want her mother to be humiliated. If Liao didnât win over Xiao Qian, he wouldnât even be able to touch her motherâs hair.
Even if he could get Xiao Qianâs approval, he would know that there are some powerful people in Jia Xiufangâs family. In the future, if they really get together, he wouldnât mess around like Chen Lin.
Her mom might be a little confused, but she gave birth to a clever daughter. With Xiao Qian around, no one could make her mom suffer even a bit.
Xiao Qian thought she was being subtle, but Yu Minglang saw through it all and even mentioned it in a joking tone.
âLetâs go home!â Xiao Qianâs voice was a bit heavy.
âIâm not sleeping on the floor!â Honestly, sacrificing Xiao Xiaoqiang for the sake of a happy mouth is unacceptable.
âI wonât make you sleep on the floor.â
Huh, happiness out of nowhere?
âWhy?â Xiao Qiang was stunned.
âStop asking so many pointless questions!â Xiao Qian was angry and embarrassed.
Heâs such a fool, being smart when he shouldnât be and acting stupid when he should be smart. Why does he even need to ask such questions?
He chuckled, âBaby, your tsundere expression is too cute, but Iâm very satisfied!â
When they got to the entrance of the neighborhood, Xiao Qian suddenly said something seemingly out of nowhere.
âI think youâre right. Sometimes I can be quite stubborn. No matter what happens to her in the future, she may think Iâm wrong.â
Yu Minglang touched her hair, âI like how you occasionally get stubborn for the people around you. All the âbadâ things you do for your family are based on the foundation of caring for them. Objectively speaking, youâre doing the right thing. If Director Liao canât treat himself as an ordinary person when it comes to choosing a partner, then itâs true that theyâre not suitable for each other. So, donât burden yourself with guilt, elder brother is on your side.â
Before Xiao Qian could feel touched, Yu Minglang said earnestly, âWait here for a moment, Iâm going to buy something.â
The fruit store near the entrance is open late, Xiao Qian looked at him doubtfully, âWhy are you eating fruits so late?â
âIâm going to buy a watermelon for you. My mom said your habit of drinking cold water is not good, but you can eat some non-cold watermelon. Youâre quite the spendthrift, itâs good that we donât meet often, otherwise every time I see you, Iâd have to eat so much watermelon. Itâs so expensive for off-season fruits, Iâm afraid it will make me bankrupt.â
Yu Minglang had already walked several steps away when he sensed murderous intent from behind. He quickly dodged to the side, narrowly avoiding the stone thrown by Xiao Qian.
âYou donât have to buy it!â
Xiao Qian was angry and embarrassed. The subtext of her words was, go ahead and try not to do it!
Her bad habits were known by her future mother-in-law. You idiot, Yu Minglang!
âFor you, Iâm willing to go bankrupt! Daughter-in-law, you eat however much you want, I willââ â
âGet lost!â
They enjoyed their time together, passing it with the consumption of half a watermelon.
In the early morning, Yu Minglang reluctantly got out of bed. Xiao Qian seemed to sense that he was leaving and opened her eyes to see that he was already dressed in a suit. All her sleepiness vanished.
âFrom now on, my most hated color is black.â No exception.
Seeing him like this lets her know that heâs about to leave. Thinking about how in her past life, he would always leave without explanation, merely saying âbe goodâ made her spit!
Her mood was inexplicably ugly.
But without a black suit, there would still be suits in various colors, and she would never be able to be with him forever.
âI bought another watermelon. Give it to aunt when you go home later. When you want to go back to school, call your eldest brother and ask him to arrange a ride for you. If you feel uncomfortable, write a letter or call me. Donât keep it to yourself and secretly wash your hands, okay?â
âHuhâ¦? Did you change sex?â
He didnât just run away without explaining and actually said so much?!
Is this even Yu Minglang? Itâs like a completely different person.
âJust you wait, next time Iâll make you eat a watermelon â a 12 pound one!â I will make you cry, you little girl!
âThatâs not what I meant. I meant â why are you talking so much?â
âIf I donât talk a lot, who knows how stubborn youâll be when you leave. Even with me by your side, youâre not happy. Is that fair to all the watermelon youâve eaten?â
ââ¦Just go, hurry up!â
Yu Minglang chuckled and kissed her cheek before turning around and leaving.
Xiao Qian lay down staring at the ceiling. His presence might be gone from the room, but it felt like he left something in her heart.
In her past life, she had been too straightforward, so Xiaoqiang didnât bother explaining anything to her. It wasnât that he didnât care, but he thought she was too strong and some things didnât need to be said.
Perhaps from now on, she should try to be less pretentious and occasionally show her true feelings in front of him, and maybe act like a little woman on occasion.
Thatâs how Xiao Qian went home, with her motherâs eyes a little swollen and a big watermelon in her arms, Jia Xiufang took it from her quickly.
âSeasonal watermelon doesnât taste good and is too expensive. Why did you buy it?â
âMinglang bought it.â
âYou little brat, you said youâd go back to school!â Jia Xiufang poked her head and Xiao Qian grinned.
âWhat time are you leaving? Iâll boil some eggs for you to take.â
A mother is always like this. Even though she knows her daughter lacks nothing, she still makes all sorts of preparations every time they part. The feeling of this bustling warmth is what home is all about.
Thatâs exactly the warmth Xiao Qian needed.
âI donât need it. I donât eat them. Mom, were you angry or upset about me getting involved in you and Uncle Liaoâs business last night? If youâre feeling upset, tell me now, and Iâll help you for free.â
Xiao Qian has realized a lot now, and Xiao Qiangâs special way has untied her knot. Now she wants to talk to her mother.
âThat matter, well, I donât have the energy for it now. If you think itâs not suitable, then Iâll just move out. Now I just want to raise your brother well. Youâre a smart kid, and Iâm not worried about you. Iâm just worried about your brother. By the time heâs old enough to be independent, you should have a child, and then Iâll be taking care of my grandchild. It will keep me busy â
Jia Xiufang chatted while cutting the watermelon, and Xiao Qianâs nose tingled. She went up and hugged her motherâs pudgy waist.