"You're hopeless."

Qin Zheng stared at Guo Lili's bewildered expression, hesitated for a long time, and then made a deep comment.

"ah?"

Guo Lili looked bewildered, not knowing what she had done wrong or what she had done to offend him.

Ye Yun couldn't help but laugh.

This sounded like mockery to Guo Lili, who frowned unhappily. "What are you laughing at?"

"Does laughing bother you?"

Ye Yun glanced at Guo Lili indifferently, ignoring her angry expression, and walked to Qin Zheng's side to wipe Xiao Chuqi's mouth with a handkerchief.

Qin Zheng didn't go to the provincial capital today.

Because Cai Manni has been seeking cooperation with them recently, Qin Zheng will not be going to the provincial capital for the foreseeable future, not just today. He's thinking, "If you can't afford to offend her, you might as well avoid her."

As for company matters, Lao Gao would call Qin Zheng every day to discuss them.

It just so happens that Guo Lili and Wang Dong's matter has been pending for some time, so Qin Zheng can take advantage of this gap to settle things with Ye Yun.

Guo Lili, who had been rebuked by Ye Yun, glared at Ye Yun unwillingly, but because Qin Zheng was there, she couldn't lash out.

Seeing that the two of them were ignoring her, she sat down on the sofa in frustration.

Qin Zheng gave Ye Yun a wink.

Ye Yun raised an eyebrow.

Qin Zheng bent down and kissed her forehead, then patted the top of her head before getting up, grabbing the cigarettes and lighter in his pocket, and striding out the door.

He lit a cigarette as soon as he stepped outside.

The man exhaled a puff of smoke and stood under the corridor in the courtyard. As the smoke dissipated, his eyes, which held a hint of a smile, met Ye Yun's gaze through the glass.

Ye Yun: "..."

It's unclear when exactly, but Qin Zheng's smoking habit has gotten worse and worse.

Just then, the older sister who was taking care of the child finished preparing Xiao Chuqi's complementary food, spinach puree mixed with rice cereal, and brought it over to help Ye Yun feed Xiao Chuqi.

Guo Lili frowned in disgust at the sight of the sticky, gooey stuff.

"What is this? It looks disgusting..." She covered her mouth and nose, her face showing disbelief.

The nanny, who was taking care of the child, looked displeased and glanced at her. "You're so ignorant. This is a complementary food that my sister specially researched to supplement the nutrition of children. If you don't know, don't talk nonsense."

Guo Lili scoffed dismissively.

Afraid of being overheard by Qin Zheng, who was smoking outside, she didn't retort, but only muttered under her breath, "You old woman, you have no taste for anything."

"Big sister, where's my aunt?"

Seeing that the two of them also wanted to argue, Ye Yun, not seeing Qin Xiang'e, took the opportunity to start a conversation.

Before her older sister could speak, Guo Lili pouted and said sarcastically, "She went out to buy groceries, unlike you, who can sleep until noon!"

Ye Yun finally couldn't help but frown.

The nanny glared at Guo Lili, annoyed that she was being nosy, and gently added to Ye Yun, "Sister Xiang'e said that the fish caught from the reservoir are fresh. She noticed that you've lost weight recently and wanted to buy one to help you recover."

"oh."

"You just...?" Guo Lili scoffed, as if she had finally caught Ye Yun red-handed, and mocked, "Your reaction is so indifferent. Aren't you just treating her like a servant and taking her kindness for granted?"

Ye Yun finally laughed out of exasperation.

"Here, big sister, help me hold the baby." She raised her hand and handed Xiao Chuqi to her big sister.

The eldest sister, confused, quickly put down her bowl and spoon, took the small spoon from Xiao Chuqi, and saw Ye Yun get up and walk aggressively toward Guo Lili.

Guo Lili was unaware of the danger that was about to befall her.

Looking up at Ye Yun approaching, a smug smile still lingered on his face. "What are you doing? My older brother went out for a smoke, don't expect him to back you up—"

"Smack!"

A hard slap landed on Guo Lili's face. She covered her face, completely stunned.