Chapter 145 Give You a Chance to Kiss Back

Pei Xing cheered up, "Grandma, I want to paint."

"Painting." The old lady repeated in an ambiguous tone, squinting her eyes and saying nothing. Her old face was still serious, and her expression was so flawless that it was impossible to guess what she was thinking.

Pei Xing suddenly became nervous and didn't dare to breathe.

The old lady was also a well-known figure in the political arena in her early years. She has been in politics for decades and has left countless praises for her clean and honest style and thunder-like tactics. She is 80 years old this year, and people still remember her 20 years after her retirement.

It is no exaggeration to say that the personal connections she has can enable an ordinary person to achieve a class leap overnight and rise to prominence.

However, she disdains to do so. All her descendants rely on their own abilities to work hard step by step, and after several generations of accumulation, the Cui family has achieved glory in the military, political and business circles.

Pei Xing chose to paint, which made him stand out among the Cui family's grandchildren.

But fortunately, his mother also paints, and Cui Mingzhu is the most unique one in the Cui family.

As the old lady's youngest daughter, she was loved since childhood. She studied painting in college and married her boyfriend Pei Hong as soon as she graduated. After that, she traveled around the world and held art exhibitions everywhere. After she had enough fun, she remembered that she had a son and began to learn to be a qualified mother.

Her style of doing things was influenced by the atmosphere of a painter: three parts romantic, three parts rebellious, and the rest was out of tune.

She doesn't care about other people's life or death, she only cares about her own happiness.

For example, today, she came to the old house just because she wanted to. It was not until Pei Hong called her at dinner time to ask where she was that she said without blushing that she had taken her son back to the old house and forgot to tell him.

Seeing Pei Xing's nervous expression, Cui Mingzhu sat down next to the old lady, took her arm, and said in a sweet voice, "Mom, the baby is like me. If he likes to paint, let him paint. Our family is not so rigid that we can't even do what he likes."

The old lady glared at her.

Cui Mingzhu seemed oblivious to the old cadre's sharp eyes and continued, "Besides, Xiao Shao can draw, so why can't Bao Bao? Bao Bao draws much better than him."

The Xiao Shao she was referring to was Cui Shao, the artist who drew "Surrender, World!"

The old lady's face twitched.

My hands were itching, and I wished I could conjure up a cane immediately to beat my grandson again.

God knows when she first saw that comic, she wanted to send Cui Shao to see his grandfather who had died long ago.

It's so embarrassing. The biggest stain in her life is that crappy comic book!

Her face turned cold and she snorted heavily.

Cui Mingzhu smiled widely, showing no apology for having wronged her nephew. Her well-maintained hands gently pinched the old lady's arms.

"Mom, as adults, we have no right to interfere in children's affairs. Let them be. If they can make a name for themselves, that's their ability. If they embarrass themselves, the worst that can happen is that we cut off all ties with them. Don't you agree?"

The old lady gave her a sidelong glance, stood up and walked away unsteadily.

Pei Xing wanted to go over and help her, but she pushed him away.

Pei Xing: “…”

Cui Mingzhu leaned on the sofa, laughing so hard that tears came out.

She waved to Pei Xing, who looked bewildered. Pei Xing sat over and she pinched his cheek lovingly, laughing non-stop. "Don't worry, baby, just draw. Mommy has taken care of everything for you at your grandma's place."

Pei Xing dodged her hand worriedly, "Mom, is this really okay?"

In the whole family, only Cui Mingzhu and Cui Shao dared to openly contradict the old lady.

Pei Xing was frightened when he saw the old lady's expression change.

"Silly child, whatever you want to do, mom will support you no matter what." Cui Mingzhu said with a smile: "If you like it, just go for it boldly. We have everything we need at home, so there is no need for you to compromise."

Pei Xing was so moved that she wanted to cry, "Mom, you are so kind."

"But you still need to learn some financial knowledge. It would be good to be like your brother Shao. Mom and Dad also invested in a lot of businesses following your brother Shao."

Pei Xing nodded repeatedly, "I will."

The mother and son sat together and chatted, and Pei Xing mentioned the lost yellow diamond bracelet.

Cui Mingzhu was surprised. "Didn't Mom tell you that she had to borrow it for a while because of a gem exhibition that she couldn't turn down? She just happened to pick it up the day before yesterday."

Pei Xing was stunned. "It's not lost?"

Cui Mingzhu: "I personally watched the staff take it away, of course it wasn't lost."

Pei Xing frowned. Since the bracelet was not lost, what did Yang Hong’s action today matter?

He regretted it so much that he should have asked one more question earlier, instead of causing such a ridiculous mistake.

Qi Yan suffered an unexpected disaster.

Cui Mingzhu pressed the issue, and Pei Xing recounted everything that had happened during the day. Finally, he said, "It's all my fault. Qi Yan must be very sad."

Cui Mingzhu comforted: "It's okay, baby, just apologize to him and explain it clearly."

Pei Xing nodded hesitantly.

He is willing to apologize, but Qi Yan may not accept it.

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It was already past nine o'clock when Gu Nan and Qi Yan returned home by light rail.

After the two finished eating a packed meal, Gu Nan went to brush his teeth and wash up, while Qi Yan went to the kitchen to stew pork ribs.

She won’t be able to drink soup tonight, but she can drink it tomorrow when Gu Nan is resting at home. He can fry two more dishes and put them in the refrigerator before going to school, so she won’t have to eat takeout.

Gu Nan went to bed first. Qi Yan stewed the pork ribs, took a quick shower, then hung up his down jacket and carefully wiped the dust and dirt off the clothes with a wet towel.

He didn't have time to change into that red down jacket, so he has to wear it to school tomorrow.

But some places cannot be wiped clean, so they have to be washed. He is afraid of ruining the down jacket if he washes it himself, and he has to wait for it to be dry-cleaned. Qi Yan thought of just wearing his old school uniform to school tomorrow.

He took the clothes off, folded them carefully and placed them on the sofa.

I turned off the lights in the living room and opened the door. Only a small night light was on at the head of the bed. Gu Nan was already asleep.

He tiptoed onto the bed and just as he lay down, Gu Nan opened his eyes, his brows slightly furrowed, "What time is it?"

"It's almost twelve o'clock."

Gu Nan felt like he had slept for a long time, but it was only more than an hour, and he was a little dazed for a moment.

"Does your hand hurt?" Qi Yan asked.

Gu Nan raised her hand and glanced at the back of her hand. The doctor who had stitched her hand was very skilled, and the stitches were barely noticeable. However, the drug had worn off, and the wound was still painful. "A little."

Qi Yan turned sideways and said, "Then I'll talk to my sister."

Gu Nan laughed, "What are you talking about so late at night? Go to sleep."

Qi Yan didn't say anything and didn't close his eyes, obviously not wanting to sleep.

How can a single man and a single woman, sleeping in the same bed, just stare at each other under the covers?

Gu Nan hooked his hand at him and said, "Come here and give me a kiss."

Qi Yan was visibly panicked for a moment, then he leaned over and kissed her on the lips.

A dragonfly touches the water and dies immediately.

After the kiss, he covered her with the quilt.

Gu Nan: “…”

Ah, he is so innocent. I really want to lead him astray.

"Do you remember how I kissed you this morning?" Gu Nan said, "Remember it carefully. I'll give you a chance to kiss me back."