“That’s true, you do have a good learning ability. Then study hard and practice hard!” Leng Yingying said, even with a hint of encouragement.

Qiao Gaoyang was overjoyed.

Does this mean they agree?

Does that mean they can kiss a third, fourth, or even more times in the future?

Even if they haven't officially said they're dating, who can practice kissing with someone else? They must be dating! Has he finally earned the right to officially become a couple?!

"I'll definitely train hard, so please don't look down on me, okay?" Qiao Gaoyang said, feigning innocence after getting the benefit.

"Fine." Leng Yingying's tone was a little reluctant, but thankfully she didn't say anything more disdainful.

Qiao Gaoyang was easily satisfied. Having stolen the incense, he had a smile on his face all the way home, greeting everyone he met with great joy.

"Oh, what good thing happened? Look how happy you are!"

Even the neighbors in the family compound could see Qiao Gaoyang's joy.

He really wanted to show off to others and have some fun, but since this concerned Leng Yingying's reputation, he dared not say anything carelessly. So Qiao Gaoyang could only wave his hand and pretend that nothing was wrong.

"Hey, I'm happy like this every day, haha, hahaha!"

But when facing family members, it's not so easy to fool them.

When Qiao Gaoyang returned home with a radiant smile, he was immediately surrounded by his two younger sisters.

Qiao Xinruo, in particular, stood with her arms crossed, her eyes scrutinizing him.

“Tell me, confess and you’ll be treated leniently, resist and you’ll be punished severely. What good things have you been up to outside?” Qiao Xinruo asked, instinctively feeling that something was wrong with Qiao Gaoyang’s appearance.

"Nothing good, just went on a date with Shadow," Qiao Gaoyang said smugly.

He usually gets annoyed when his family keeps asking him questions because he's not making any progress and he's the one who's most anxious. But today was completely different.

Although Qiao Gaoyang didn't intend to say it, he was actually hoping they would ask a few more times because he was in such a good mood.

Things are different now!

"Something's not right, something's not right..." Qiao Xinruo touched her chin, crossed her arms, and walked around her second brother in circles.

Her intuition was right, but she failed because she lacked experience.

Su Yueya is different; she's been through it all.

"Second brother, why do I feel like your lips are a little swollen?" Su Yueya stared at them for a while and immediately noticed something was wrong.

"Your mouth!" Before Qiao Gaoyang could even try to cover it up, Qiao Xinruo immediately stared at his mouth. "Yes, your mouth is swollen. What did you and Shadow eat? No, it's not what you ate, it's what you..."

As she spoke, Qiao Xinruo's eyes widened.

Looking at Qiao Gaoyang's smug expression, as if he had confessed without being asked, there was no need for further explanation.

That's definitely how it is!

"Second brother, you're amazing! I really didn't realize you were so bold, daring to kiss a shadow like that? I was so ripped off if I hadn't seen it..." Qiao Xinruo exclaimed.

Qiao Gaoyang smugly thought to himself, "How could I let you see this?"

Besides, he had mustered up his courage today and was prepared to get beaten up, so he naturally had to do it secretly so that no one would see him if he lost face.

"Shh—" Although Qiao Gaoyang was smug, he still knew his limits when it came to serious matters. He solemnly reminded her, "You should just keep this to yourself. Don't shout it out everywhere like a megaphone. After all, Yingzi is a girl. We have to consider her reputation."

"I know, I'm just talking about it at home, how could I possibly tell outsiders!" Qiao Xinruo said.

At that moment, Su Yueya looked at her younger sister.

"Now that Second Brother and Shadow have made great strides, the only single person left in the family is you, Xinruo. What are your thoughts?" Su Yueya asked curiously.

What would my sister be like if she, who always talks about wanting to focus on her career, started dating?

To be honest, Su Yueya was quite curious.

"How did the topic turn to me?" Qiao Xinruo was caught off guard; she hadn't even considered this possibility.

"Since you're the only single person in the family, the blame has fallen on you, hasn't it?" Qiao Gaoyang was "not what he used to be," and he finally felt triumphant. He joined Su Yueya in teasing Qiao Xinruo.

"I really don't have any ideas!" Qiao Xinruo said frankly. She didn't have a suitable partner around her and didn't have such thoughts for the time being. "Besides, Dad has said before that he would support me for the rest of my life. I don't necessarily need to be in a relationship. You all have your own families. Let me protect everyone and Mom and Dad. Isn't that good?"

"Keep being stubborn. Wait until you get a girlfriend, then I'll see what you're really like!" Qiao Gaoyang said.

Su Yueya smiled as she pondered to herself.

Leng Yingying's thoughts are probably correct. Since she specifically mentioned Zhou Jinglan, it means that there is a high chance that he is her sister's destined partner.

However, during their last meeting, it was clear that Zhou Jinglan still harbored feelings for his sister, but he was also very bothered by his disfigurement. It seems that until the scars are completely removed, Zhou Jinglan will not dare to stand openly in front of Qiao Xinruo.

Hopefully, good things will come after some difficulties!

After joking around for a while, Su Yueya still suggested that Qiao Gaoyang should confirm his relationship with Leng Yingying as soon as possible.

“After all, you two are often together in the army. If you officially establish a relationship, there will be far fewer gossips,” Su Yueya said.

"Okay, I understand." Qiao Gaoyang nodded.

When he said those words before, he had no idea what he was doing and was quite unsure of himself; he just verbally agreed with his family.

But today, because of those two kisses, he spoke those words with confidence for the first time.

They can't just kiss and then Leng Yingying deny it, can they?

Even if he's being a scoundrel, he'll still manage to keep the person in check.

Su Yueya's life hasn't changed much. Apart from work, she spends time with her two little ones. Whenever she has a day off, she always takes Lu Siyuan and Lu Si'an out to play.

That day, after dinner, Lu Si'an said in a coquettish tone that she wanted to go out and play.

"Mom, please take me and my brother out to play. I miss Lingling and Huzi so much." Lu Si'an hugged Su Yueya's leg, clinging to her like a little pendant.

Although Lu Siyuan wasn't as good at acting cute as his younger sister, he still looked at Su Yueya with longing eyes.

“Okay, then Mom will take you out to play for a while, but we won’t bring milk. Huahua can’t go out, and if we always bring milk, Mom is afraid Huahua will be unhappy,” Su Yueya said.

The other children in the yard also liked milk. Lu Si'an originally wanted to take milk out to play, but after listening to her mother, she felt that she shouldn't take it.

After all, they now have Huahua at home, so they have to consider Huahua's feelings.

It's like, if Mom only takes my brother out to play and not me, I'll definitely be sad, just like Huahua.