Qin Yunie hurriedly changed her clothes and came to the dining table. As soon as she sat down, she could clearly feel Qu Qingzhu's blazing gaze fixed on her. The gaze seemed to carry warmth, causing her cheeks to flush slightly.

She lowered her head uncomfortably, trying to hide her face, then silently picked up the cutlery and began to eat breakfast, but she never dared to meet Qu Qingzhu's eyes.

Suddenly, a cup of steaming milk appeared in front of Qin Yunie. She subconsciously raised her hand and was about to take it. Just as her fingertips were about to touch the cup, they suddenly bumped into Qu Qingzhu's outstretched hand.

At that moment, Qin Yunie seemed to be struck by an electric current. His body suddenly stiffened, and then he nervously retracted his hand quickly.

Qu Qingzhu was slightly stunned when he saw her reaction, then the corners of his mouth rose up, revealing a smile with a hint of meaning.

He lowered his head slightly, and slowly put his face close to Qin Yunie's ear. A low laugh came out of his throat. The voice was hoarse and magnetic, and it was clearly transmitted into her ears: "This is..."

He paused for a moment deliberately, a mischievous glint in his eyes, and whispered, "Are you shy?"

Qin Yunie only felt as if there was a small insect wriggling gently inside her ear, and a slight itchy feeling spread instantly, making her want to reach out and scratch it.

A blush quickly spread behind her ears, spreading all the way to her neck. She glanced at Qu Qingzhu with a hint of reproach, but with a subtle hint of shyness in her eyes, she said stubbornly, "No."

Afterwards, she pretended to be extremely calm and continued to eat, but her slightly trembling hands still betrayed her inner panic.

Seeing her adorable appearance, Qu Qingzhu was filled with doting and stopped teasing her. He just sat quietly by the side, letting her enjoy her breakfast quietly with a blushing face and lowered head.

After breakfast, the quiet time flowed slowly like a gurgling stream. Qu Qingzhu and Qin Yunie had nothing important to do, so they lazily nestled together on the soft and spacious sofa in the living room.

Qin Yunie was like a docile cat, nestling in Qu Qingzhu's arms with her whole body relaxed. Her cheek rested lightly on his chest, and she could clearly hear his steady and strong heartbeat.

On the TV screen in the living room, a heartwarming short film is quietly playing. The light and shadow in the picture flicker and jump, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.

Qin Yunie's eyes seemed to be focused on the movie screen, but his thoughts had already drifted away.

The thought of meeting the parents quietly weighed on her mind, leaving her feeling restless for a long time. She secretly glanced at Qu Qingzhu beside her and saw that he was staring intently at the movie. Qin Yunie opened her mouth, but swallowed the words back.

Her heart was like a tangled mess, she was so confused and didn't know how to tell Qu Qingzhu. Her eyes began to become wandering, and she would secretly glance at Qu Qingzhu from time to time. She looked so cautious as if she was afraid that he would notice her inner panic.

However, how could Qin Yunie's frequent little movements escape Qu Qingzhu's eyes.

He lowered his head slightly, with a hint of confusion and concern in his eyes, and asked softly, "What's wrong?"

Qin Yunie was like a person who was suddenly awakened from a dream. His body shook violently and a trace of panic flashed in his eyes.

She quickly shook her head, avoiding Qu Qingzhu's all-seeing gaze, and stammered, "No, nothing..."

Qu Qingzhu frowned slightly. He knew Qin Yunie too well and knew she must be hiding something from him. He reached out and gently pinched Qin Yunie's chin with his fingers. With a little force, he slowly lifted her head, forcing her to look him in the eye. He said, "Impossible, you must be hiding something."

Qin Yunie felt her heartbeat suddenly speed up, as if it was about to jump out of her throat. Her lips trembled slightly, and her eyes were full of hesitation and struggle. After a long while, she stammered, "Um... well..."

Seeing her like this, Qu Qingzhu became even more worried. His eyes softened, and he said gently, "Did something happen? Is it difficult to solve? Tell me, and I'll help you."

Qin Yunie took a deep breath, as if mustering up great courage. She bit her lip and whispered, "You know, I received a call in the car yesterday."

Qu Qingzhu nodded slightly and said, "I know. What's wrong?"

Qin Yunie's hands unconsciously clenched the corners of her clothes. She closed her eyes tightly, like a prisoner awaiting sentencing, and said quickly: "Well... my brother said that our whole family watched the live interview, and then they... well, they asked me to take you home to meet my parents!"

After saying that, Qin Yunie closed his eyes tightly, not daring to look at Qu Qingzhu's expression, his heart filled with anxiety and expectation.

The moment Qin Yunie uttered the words "meet the parents," Qu Qingzhu's body stiffened noticeably, his expression froze slightly, as if struck by this sudden news. After a long moment, the corners of his mouth slowly rose, and he finally couldn't help but laugh out loud. That laugh was hearty and carried a hint of relief.

Qin Yunie's eyes, which had been tightly closed, opened slightly, a look of confusion and bewilderment in them. She raised her head and stared at Qu Qingzhu intently, trying to decipher his true thoughts from his expression.

"Just because of this matter, you have been entangled for the whole morning?" Qu Qingzhu said as he stretched out his hand and gently scratched Qin Yunie's small and delicate nose with his slender fingers. His action was full of pampering and tenderness.

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