Chapter 30

The surroundings were eerily quiet. Qiao Yu clenched her fingers tightly, afraid to look up. She heard Aunt Zhang say "oh," followed by the sound of footsteps fading into the distance, and the soft sound of the door closing. Her heart raced, and her fair face flushed crimson with panic.

Even the tips of her ears were tinged with a hint of shyness.

Qiao Yu knelt motionless on the solid wood chair like a statue, trying to ease Lu Shangyi and Song Wanzi's anger with a sincere attitude of admitting her mistakes. However, although she wanted to apologize to the two of them, her knees soon began to ache.

Frowning, she endured the pain for a second, then gritted her teeth and endured it for another second. Qiao Yu's face twisted slightly, until another half second passed, when she finally couldn't bear it any longer and quickly jumped off the chair. With red eyes, she stared at Lu Shangyi, her voice incredibly soft, "Sister, it hurts."

My gaze drifted to her knees, and compared to the snow-white skin around them, the two rosy patches on her knees looked particularly alluring and seductive.

Her throat bobbed slightly, and Lu Shangyi's gaze returned to her dark, watery eyes. "You still feel pain?"

Qiao Yu nodded aggrievedly, realizing her mistake. If she had known kneeling on the chair would hurt so much, she would never have jumped up like that. Her kneecaps were practically shattered, not to mention she had bumped into the car door before dinner.

The pain from before seemed to be stirred up again. Qiao Yu tentatively walked to Lu Shangyi's side. Seeing that she didn't react, she hugged her arm and shook it again and again. "Sister Lu, I really know I was wrong this time." She was unwilling to give up and still wanted to explain, "I just wanted to move them to another room to put them away. I absolutely did not mean to throw them away."

"I wouldn't dare throw away the things you gave me, even if you gave me ten lives."

She frowned, as if she could already taste the nutritional supplement on her tongue: "I've just been drinking it every day lately, and I'm getting a little tired of it."

She was just saying it casually, how could she have imagined that Aunt Zhang would misunderstand it like this! Qiao Yu gritted her teeth, it must have been her parents who deliberately told Aunt Zhang to say that, she always listened to her parents the most!

Qiao Yu lowered her eyelashes in grievance, and called out again in a mournful voice, "Sister Lu..."

A soft, gentle voice reached his ears from close range, seemingly harmless, yet capable of stirring strange thoughts. Lu Shangyi's deep eyes shifted slightly, and after a long silence, he relented, "Ask your sister Song."

Qiao Yu stood there holding her arm, stunned for a moment. Was this... she wasn't going to hold it against her?

Qiao Yu was overjoyed, her excitement overflowing. If there weren't other people around, she would have loved to hug Lu Shangyi and kiss her hard. Trying hard to suppress the upturned corners of her lips, Qiao Yu, like a limping butterfly, ran to Song Wanzi's side and, mimicking her actions, hugged Song Wanzi's arm and acted coquettishly, "Sister Song, please forgive me this time. I'll never dare to do it again."

Firmly believing in the truth that a younger sister's charm can make an older sister's soul wander, Qiao Yu used every trick in the book to win over Song Wanzi. Song Wanzi stared at her intently, and Qiao Yu panicked slightly, then immediately softened her voice even more, saying, "Sister Song."

The last syllable of her voice rose slightly like a hook. Song Wanzi pinched the bridge of her nose, feeling a little helpless from being pestered by her. "Go back and eat."

The child has already knelt down, and her knees are still red. I'm too heartbroken to actually punish her.

The small lesson I just gave him was enough.

Qiao Yu smiled, her fair face beaming. She cheerfully replied with an "Eh!" and quickly sat back down, diligently serving the three of them food, acting like a devoted waitress and making them feel comfortable. After putting down her chopsticks, even the picky Ye Yunjian gave her a satisfied look, saying, "It's a pity you're not in the service industry."

Blinking, Qiao Yu smiled sweetly, "Aunt Ye, if you need anything, I'm always ready to help you."

This ambiguous question caused Ye Yunjian to fall silent for several seconds. Ye Yunjian narrowed his eyes, staring at her. "Anytime?"

Qiao Yu's smile remained unchanged. "Of course." Adopting an innocent expression, Qiao Yu said seriously, "However, of course, these are not free. One million for one hour of service, and if you want a full day, I'll give you a discount of twenty million. What do you think?"

Qiao Yu gestured with her fingers, "It would be even cheaper if it were a monthly subscription. For Aunt Ye's sake, I'll give you a 50% discount. The price is absolutely fair and honest."

Ye Yunjian's beautiful face showed a complex expression. "Are you covered in diamonds from head to toe?"

Lu Shangyi laughed without giving her any face, and Qiao Yu blushed. She shook her head, not quite convinced, but still quite confidently, "No. But I am the future number one warrior in the capital..." Qiao Yu quickly stopped herself and changed the subject, "The number one warrior is different from ordinary people."

Ye Yunjian remained unmoved by her words, saying, "Forget it."

With a million, she could buy a whole warehouse of toys. It's amazing that this kid could come up with such a thing.

Refusing to look into Qiao Yu's expectant dark eyes, Ye Yunjian stood up, took out a small gift from his purse and gave it to Qiao Yu, saying succinctly, "A little something to say to her." She smiled, her red lips parted, "From now on we'll be neighbors, please take care of me."

His dark eyes looked at the exquisitely wrapped little gift in front of him. "I can't possibly accept that."

Although she said she was sorry, her hands moved without hesitation, and Ye Yunjian disappeared in the blink of an eye. She chuckled softly and ruffled Qiao Yu's hair, "If you're ever bored, come play at Auntie's, okay?"

Ye Yunjian was very tactful; he gave the gift decisively and left just as decisively.

Song Wanzi had other plans for the evening, so she didn't linger either. The two disappeared from the house one after the other, leaving Lu Shangyi alone, leisurely sipping her tea. Lu Shangyi didn't pay any attention to her, so Qiao Yu openly took out the necklace Ye Yunjian had given her and examined it. The style looked familiar, and it must be quite valuable.

She was watching intently when she suddenly heard Lu Shangyi ask out of the blue, "Does it still hurt?"

Qiao Yu exclaimed, realizing that she was asking about her knee. She immediately put the necklace aside and blinked her clear black and white eyes, "If I say it hurts, Sister Lu, will you give me a kiss to stop the pain?"

A clear gaze, carrying an ambiguous emotion, looked at Qiao Yu. Qiao Yu sensed a hint of danger and quickly shook her head, saying, "I was just talking nonsense, please don't take it seriously." Just then, Lu Shangyi stood up and strode towards her.

Qiao Yu's scalp tightened, and she hurriedly explained, "I was really just talking nonsense, I..."

However, Lu Shangyi was not as domineering as usual. Instead, she squatted down and carefully examined her still slightly red knees. Her voice was soft as she gently said, "Let's see if you dare to do it again."

Her warm breath brushed against her sensitive skin, and Qiao Yu shifted her legs uncomfortably, only to have them gently pressed against by Lu Shangyi's cool fingers. The cool fingertips unexpectedly touched her skin, and Qiao Yu shuddered, suddenly feeling the surrounding temperature rise.

Struggling to suppress the subtle, indescribable emotions swirling within her, Qiao Yu's eyelashes trembled slightly. "Sister, I'm not in pain."

"I'm thick-skinned, how could it hurt?" She pursed her lips, her voice sounding awkward. "Besides, I only knelt down once."

Lu Shangyi raised her head, her deep eyes losing their smile. Qiao Yu's cheeks flushed under her gaze, and she was fidgeting with her fingers, unsure of what to do. Lu Shangyi stood up and said, "I'll go get some medicine. Don't move."

As the cold figure gradually disappeared into the distance, Qiao Yu inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief. Compared to the usual Lu Shangyi, this gentle Lu Shangyi clearly left her at a loss, unable to handle him. Her red lips pursed into a rare straight line, and Qiao Yu raised her hand to cover her burning cheeks, utterly shocked. "System, I'm actually blushing!"

System: "So?"

Qiao Yu blinked. "So this is love!"

Lu Shangyi returned quickly with the medicine, her movements as gentle as a feather brushing against Qiao Yu, who felt no pain at all. Her eyes were fixed on Lu Shangyi's exquisitely shaped face, and she found the woman before her increasingly irresistibly attractive.

The cool and subtle pheromones are usually intimidating, but the intense fragrance of wild roses subtly stirs the heartstrings, conveying a feeling of sudden, heart-fluttering excitement.

Qiao Yu was lost in thought when Lu Shangyi suddenly looked up, meeting her deep gaze. Her heart raced uncontrollably, but Lu Shangyi seemed oblivious, her lips curving into a gentle smile, her voice soft as she said, "Okay."

Qiao Yu lowered her head. "Thank you, sister."

After putting the medicine back, Lu Shangyi told her before leaving, "Get some rest."

She lived next door and could be seen anytime, so Qiao Yu obediently nodded. After watching Lu Shangyi return to her neighbor's house, Qiao Yu immediately sprinted towards Aunt Zhang, narrowing her eyes and staring at her with an unfriendly expression, "Aunt Zhang, did my parents tell you something?"

“Just tell me how much they gave you, and I’ll give you double.”

She stood blocking the doorway with her arms crossed, and Aunt Zhang had no choice but to put down her work and said with a smile, "Yuyu, what are you talking about?" She looked innocent and tried to change the subject, "It's getting late. You just fainted a couple of days ago, so you should go upstairs and rest."

Qiao Yu frowned deeply. "So you're not planning to tell me?"

After a moment of silence, the other person suddenly looked up at her from behind, a hint of surprise in their expression. "Ms. Ye, why are you back? Is there something you forgot to take?"

Qiao Yu was startled. Ye Yunjian was back? She reflexively turned around to look, but there was no sign of Ye Yunjian at the door.

Qiao Yu stomped her foot in exasperation and shouted at the person who had taken the opportunity to slip away from her, "Aunt Zhang!"

Aunt Zhang paused slightly, then turned back with a hint of helplessness. "Yuyu, get some rest." She took a couple of steps, but seeing that Qiao Yu was still standing there motionless, she had no choice but to turn back and explain simply, "You're weak, you always need someone to protect you."

She's weak? Qiao Yu pointed to herself in disbelief. She was emotional and about to argue her case, but before she could even speak, her head started spinning again. Panicked, Qiao Yu quickly shut her mouth and sat down, holding onto the chair next to her. "..."

That's true.

Qiao Yu lay on the chair, deep in thought. Before her differentiation, she was no match for Ye Yunjian and her two older sisters, but she didn't know when the differentiation period would arrive. Frowning in worry, she went upstairs. Her heart wasn't strong, and if she experienced a scene like today again, she might die young before even becoming an alpha.

Unconsciously, Qiao Yu walked into the walk-in closet, staring at the various clothes hanging haphazardly in the wardrobe, lost in thought. A few minutes later, the system, seeing her mischievous expression, grew increasingly uneasy. "Host, you're not plotting something again, are you?"

Qiao Yu reached out and picked up a pair of black stockings with a half-smile. "How could that be?"

What bad intentions could a fierce woman like her possibly have?

After examining the stockings in her hand for a moment, Qiao Yu gently put them down and weighed another short skirt in her hand. The system watched with trepidation, gradually forming some guesses, but it neither wanted to be certain nor would it allow itself to be confirmed.

Qiao Yu stood in front of the wardrobe and nodded with satisfaction. "If Aunt Ye and Sister Lu fall in love with me, they won't be able to bring themselves to scold me."

The system was shocked: "How did they yell at you?"

Qiao Yu, using her automatic filtering system, walked back to her room and muttered to herself, "I just don't know what kind of women they like." She sat down at her desk, propping her chin on her hand, and after a moment's thought, she clapped her hands and decided, "Let's try a different look every day and see how it goes."

Forcing a gentle, harmless smile, Qiao Yu crossed her arms and trembled, "Fate has finally come after this little girl."

The system was perfectly clear-headed: "So you've finally made your move on Aunt Ye and Sister Lu."

Qiao Yu retorted disapprovingly, "You don't understand." Halfway through her sentence, she suddenly heard voices outside the window. Qiao Yu hurriedly got up and ran over; sure enough, it was Qiao Jinghuai and Mrs. Qiao returning home. Qiao Yu gritted her teeth and ran downstairs to chase after them, calling out, "Mom!"

Qiao Jinghuai opened the door, and Madam Qiao turned around with a calm expression, "Why are you running in such a hurry?"

Of course, it must be something important to say. Qiao Yu followed her in, her eyes fixed on Madam Qiao as she changed her shoes: "Mom, did you tell Aunt Zhang something?"

Her tone carried a hint of interrogation. Madam Qiao stopped what she was doing, her exquisitely made-up face slowly lifting as she stared at Qiao Yu with an ambiguous expression for a long while. Qiao Yu remained defiant, stubbornly insisting, "Mom, I don't understand."

"If you have anything to say, just tell me directly. Why bother Aunt Zhang?" She wasn't prepared at all; it's making her a laughingstock.

Mrs. Qiao remained silent for a long time before asking, "Do you really want to know?"

Without the slightest hesitation, Qiao Yu nodded firmly: "I want to."

"Okay." Hanging her coat aside, Mrs. Qiao said calmly, "I've been thinking about blind dates for you recently. Ye Yunjian, Song Wanzi, and Lu Shangyi are all blind date candidates I've temporarily chosen for you."

Qiao Yu: "?"

She's only a few years old, and she's already going on blind dates.

Qiao Yu frowned, wanting to speak, but was interrupted by Madam Qiao, "However, they are only temporary. If they don't meet your expectations, I will find them again for you."

Mrs. Qiao blinked her eyelashes slightly. "Oh, right." She turned to Qiao Yu and said, "I haven't asked you whether you prefer older or younger women. But older women are more understanding and caring, and they are also successful in their careers. They would be more beneficial to you than harmful."

"Personally, I wouldn't recommend that you date someone younger than you."

Qiao Yu frowned more and more as she listened; something was definitely amiss. Her gaze darted back and forth between her parents several times, until finally they saw their daughter, suppressing her grief, walk up to them, her expression extremely sad. "Dad, Mom, does one of you have a terminal illness?"

The old father immediately shot him a glare, saying, "We're in great health! We can live until your grandson's wedding!"

"Huh?" Qiao Yu blinked. "Are you guys not sick?"

But if you're not sick, why are you suddenly in such a hurry to find a partner?

She looked at Mrs. Qiao with a blank expression. Mrs. Qiao recalled the genetic test results she had just received and spoke in a calm and unhurried voice, devoid of emotion, "The one with the problem is you."

Qiao Yu was stunned. "I have another terminal illness?!"

She gave her a disapproving look, but Madam Qiao simply shook her head. Unwilling to discuss who was truly ill, she succinctly summarized, "Go ahead and get to know all three of them. If you develop feelings for any of them, just let me know."

“But,” Mrs. Qiao frowned, “you said you like Lu Shangyi, but she’s an EGA now.”

Seeing that Qiao Yu was about to speak up for Lu Shangyi, Madam Qiao said again, "It's okay if it's EGA. If you really like her, I'll find an opportunity to get rid of Lu Shenghui and then help her gain a foothold in the company." Madam Qiao lowered her eyes, "Someone who rose to power through our family is much easier to control than others."

Qiao Yu couldn't describe the complex emotions she was feeling at that moment.

She glanced at her attentively caring father and, almost as if possessed, asked, "So, Mom, how did you and Dad get together back then?"

When it comes to this, Qiao Jinghuai has a lot to say. He immediately put down what he was doing, "Yuyu, don't let your mother's gentle appearance fool you, she was quite fierce when she was young! You know, I'm a big, strong alpha, and she almost bit me to death, I'm just a delicate ega!"

"Back then, all those EGAs were afraid of me, except for her. Not only was she not afraid, but she also acted like those domineering CEOs, falling in love with me and forcing me to mark her." Qiao Jinghuai couldn't help but wipe away a tear, his expression full of grievance. Qiao Yu blinked with interest, "And then what? Did you give in?"

“I had no choice but to comply. She tore off the inhibition patch right in front of me, and I closed my eyes and lost consciousness.” Qiao Jinghuai tried hard to hold back his tears. “When I came to my senses again, I was already your mother’s woman.”

Later, they got married because she was pregnant, and they registered her on the same household register.

"So I advise you, never go against your mother."

Qiao Yu immediately felt deep respect for her elderly mother. "You truly are worthy of your title!"

“However,” Qiao Yu looked at the woman who had suddenly fallen silent, “I want to hear my mother’s version.”

Mrs. Qiao, who was mentioned, lifted her eyelids slightly. "My version?" She chuckled softly, her red lips pursed, and slowly opened her mouth. "The fortune teller said your father is well-endowed and good in bed, right?"

Qiao Yu: "..." Good heavens, is this something a little girl like her should be listening to?!

That's outrageous.

As Qiao Yu left her parents' house, she felt a little dazed, but she still wondered what was wrong with her that made her mother so eager to arrange a marriage for her. Qiao Yu looked down at herself a few times; she had arms and legs, and was an alpha, so she wasn't worried about finding a partner.

She thought about it for a while but couldn't figure it out, so she simply stopped thinking about it and focused on planning her seduction scheme.

It just so happened that the next two days were the weekend, and she figured Ye Yunjian wouldn't be too busy, so she set an alarm and got up early to change into the short skirt and stockings she had prepared the night before. She sneakily ran across the street, but Qiao Yu didn't see Ye Yunjian from downstairs.

I took a step forward and rang the doorbell. After waiting for about half a minute, the door was finally opened.

Ye Yunjian had just finished showering, and water droplets were still dripping from the ends of his slightly curled hair. His gaze swept over the child's clothes for the day, and Ye Yunjian raised an eyebrow slightly. "What is it?"

The girl used to dress like a student, but today, for some reason, she's dressed in a form-fitting outfit that perfectly accentuates her beautiful figure. Her porcelain-white skin, delicate features, slender waist, rounded hips, and long, alluring legs accentuated by black stockings make her even sexier than many EGAs.

Especially her delicate, fair collarbone, subtly revealed by the neckline, was incredibly alluring, and even her slightly upturned neck exuded a hint of ambiguity.

Qiao Yu moved the fruit basket behind her to the front. "A gift for meeting the new neighbors." A bright smile appeared on her fair face. Knowing full well what was going on, Qiao Yu asked, "Aunt Ye, did I come at the wrong time?"

Ye Yunjian gazed at her calmly, his eyes landing on her full, rosy lips.

Her gaze was too intense, and Ye Yunjian noticed that she shifted uncomfortably, wanting to escape but only able to restrain herself. Her face flushed slightly from her own gaze, her clear eyes already glistening with a faint moisture, and the touch of alluring red at the corners of her eyes made her appear even more pitiful.

Ye Yunjian withdrew his scrutinizing gaze and said, "Come in."

The moment she turned around, a mischievous glint flashed in Qiao Yu's smiling eyes. Following closely behind Ye Yunjian, she pretended not to notice and bumped into her slender, beautiful back. Qiao Yu let out a timely "Ah!", her voice soft and sweet, tinged with a hint of confusion, "Aunt Ye?"

She was the one who bumped into him, but now she's blaming Ye Yunjian, "Aunt Ye, why didn't you say anything before you stopped?"

Ye Yunjian almost laughed at her scolding, but kindly didn't argue with her. "Sit wherever you like."

Setting the fruit basket aside, Qiao Yu didn't sit down. Instead, she walked over to Ye Yunjian and stood in front of him, tilting her head back and speaking softly, "Aunt Ye, I was a little prejudiced against you before." She paused, her voice suddenly becoming embarrassed, "I...I even doubted you in that area..."

Even before she finished speaking, Ye Yunjian could guess what she was referring to. He leisurely watched the hesitant girl with his arms crossed, a smile playing on his red lips. "So?"

She offered a way out, which Qiao Yu readily accepted, saying, "So I now sincerely apologize to you."

“I shouldn’t have suspected you of having problems in that area. How could an alpha as powerful as you have that kind of disease, right?” Qiao Yu said with a face full of guilt. “From now on, we’ll be neighbors. I hope we can all live in peace and help each other.”

She stood there obediently, looking as beautiful as a doll.

Ye Yunjian's slender figure approached Qiao Yu without warning, and she could smell the strong fragrance of the shower gel on the other woman's body.

Qiao Yu wanted to dodge, but remembering that she was there to seduce Ye Yunjian, she held back and pretended to be panicked, taking a small step back and staring at her blankly with wide eyes, "Aunt Ye?"

Her face was filled with surprise, and her delicate features came to life. Ye Yunjian couldn't help but look at Qiao Yu's waist, which she could easily wrap her hand around, and his throat felt slightly dry.

Sensing the fatal attraction the other person exerted on his body, Ye Yunjian looked away, his voice low as if coming from the depths of his throat, "Okay." His eyes gradually darkened, and when Ye Yunjian spoke again, it carried a hint of dismissal, "I'll take the things, you can go back now."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Yu's eyes widened in disbelief. Seeing that Ye Yunjian's attitude had not changed at all, her shocked expression immediately turned into a faint sense of disappointment. "Then I won't bother you anymore."

She kept turning back to look at herself, every single eyelash a performance.

As Ye Yunjian reached the door, she caught a glimpse of the little girl out of the corner of her eye. The girl couldn't hold back her emotions and turned back to ask her with red eyes, "Aunt Ye, do you hate me?"

Ye Yunjian immediately understood why she had this thought. Still standing still, Ye Yunjian's calm and measured tone came through, "No."

I have a meeting at 8:30.

She thought her reasons were sufficient, but the other person's expression didn't improve. She gave a soft "oh" and stood at the door in silence for a moment. Just as Ye Yunjian was about to walk towards her, she lifted her foot and ran away quickly.

Ye Yunjian withdrew his foot, his emotions gradually intensifying.

After leaving Ye Yunjian's place, Qiao Yu glanced around Song Wanzi's house. It was dark; she must not have returned all night. She turned into Lu Shangyi's courtyard and saw Lu Shangyi sitting on the sofa behind the French windows, reading a newspaper. She tiptoed in, "Sister Lu!"

Lu Shangyi raised his head, and the moment his gaze fell on the black stockings on her legs, his deep eyes immediately turned several degrees colder.

His voice held an ambiguous emotion, and Lu Shangyi's tone was stern, "Take it off."

Qiao Yu was taken aback. "?" So direct?

She suddenly felt embarrassed. Wasn't this a bit inappropriate?

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