Ye Nanqing raised his hand, his broad palm covering Ji Fuling's head, gently rubbing it, and said in a deep voice, "You don't take my words seriously, do you?"

Ji Fuling was taken aback and looked at him, puzzled.

"You said you'd call me if anything happened, why didn't you?"

Ye Nanqing lowered his eyes to meet her gaze, his tone carrying a hint of resentment.

If Gu Liao hadn't sent him a message, he wouldn't know anything right now.

Ji Fuling's eyes flickered. "I was in such a hurry, I forgot."

It's true that she forgot quickly, but even if she hadn't, she probably wouldn't have called him.

Leaving aside the fact that he is far away in Licheng, what identity would she use to bother him?

She pursed her lips and removed Ye Nanqing's hand from her head.

Then, she turned her gaze to Mu Xinghe, who was hiding behind Gu Liao, and asked, "Where is Tian Tian? I want to take her back."

"In a room on the second floor."

Mu Xinghe covered his face with his hand and strode upstairs, afraid of making eye contact with Ye Nanqing.

Ji Fuling followed him upstairs.

Upon arriving at the room and seeing the small figure sleeping soundly on the bed, Ji Fuling breathed a sigh of relief.

This little girl seems to have really gone wild. She usually needs either me or Aunt Ding to stay with her to sleep soundly, but now she's sleeping so soundly all by herself in a strange room.

She walked to the bedside and skillfully picked up the little girl.

Mu Xinghe quickly seized the opportunity, clasped his hands together in an apologetic gesture, and said, "Miss Ji, I sincerely apologize to you once again. Please forgive me this time. I promise I will never make this mistake again!"

Ji Fuling glanced at him and replied in a low voice, "This is the last time."

She didn't want to wake the child, and since Mu Xinghe really didn't do it on purpose and his apology was sincere enough, she finally relented.

"I knew Miss Ji was beautiful inside and out, with a magnanimous heart, and she would definitely forgive me..."

Ji Fuling was speechless at Mu Xinghe's flattery and simply carried Tian Tian downstairs.

At the doorway, Ye Nanqing saw her approaching and reached out to take the little girl.

Ji Fuling shook her head and said in a low voice, "No need, I'll just hold her so as not to wake her up."

"Okay," Ye Nanqing replied. "I'll take you back."

Ji Fuling did not refuse, nodded, picked up the little girl, and walked out first.

Ye Nanqing strode after him, but the moment he stepped out the door, he paused slightly, turned around, and gave Mu Xinghe a cold glance.

Mu Xinghe froze instantly, feeling a chill run through his body.

Gu Liao patted him on the shoulder sympathetically, "It seems this matter is not over yet. Good luck to you. I should be going now."

"No, no, no!"

Mu Xinghe hurriedly grabbed Gu Liao's forearm, his face contorted with grief, and said, "You can't leave! You'll have to stay here for the next few days. I'm afraid Nan Qing will come back to settle scores with me. If he manages to silence me, at least someone will be there to collect my body!"

In the hazy night, the black Maybach sped toward the small villa.

Chen Heng drove the car without looking to the side.

In the back seat, Ji Fuling held the sleeping Ji Tiantian, and drowsiness gradually crept in.

She has hardly sat down to rest since leaving home this morning. Coupled with her worry for her daughter, her nerves have been on edge the whole time. Now that she has relaxed, she is prone to fatigue.

Before long, she started to doze off.

Watching her nod her head up and down like a chick pecking at rice, Ye Nanqing couldn't help but find it amusing. He stretched out his long arm and pulled her close, letting her lean against him.

Ji Fuling opened her eyes a crack, looking groggily at the man beside her, and mumbled, "...What are you doing?"

Ye Nanqing lowered his arm from her shoulder, pulling the little girl into his embrace as well. His thin lips parted slightly as he uttered a magnetic voice, "Close your eyes and sleep well."

"oh……"

Ji Fuling was indeed sleepy, and without being polite, she leaned against him, closed her eyes, and fell asleep.

In her dazed state, a few thoughts flashed through her mind.

She had a feeling that even if she was polite, the man would still resort to force.

Moreover, why does she feel a strange sense of security when she's with him...?

Hearing the brief conversation between the two, Chen Heng, who was in the driver's seat, couldn't help but glance at the rearview mirror with a gossipy look.

Seeing the scene in the back seat, he felt another surge of excitement.

Wow!

The way Mr. Ye is embracing Miss Ji and Little Sweetie makes them look like a family!

As expected, Miss Ji must be the fairy who came to save this lonely old man, Mr. Ye!

Before long, the Maybach arrived at the villa.

Aunt Ding was getting anxious and kept pacing back and forth in the entryway.

Upon hearing the car engine, she immediately opened the door and ran out.

After the car door opened, Aunt Ding, seeing the situation inside, said with great insight, "Mr. Ye, please give me Tian Tian. I'll leave Miss San to you."

Ye Nanqing didn't say anything, but picked up the little girl and handed her over to Aunt Ding.

Aunt Ding took the little girl and carried her straight back to her room.

Ye Nanqing carefully carried Ji Fuling out of the car and steadily walked into the house.

He moved very gently, and Ji Fuling did not wake up when she was placed on the bed.

After covering the sleeping woman with the blanket, Ye Nanqing, sitting on the edge of the bed, leaned down and gradually approached her lips.

Just as they were about to touch, he keenly sensed that two sharp eyes were focused on him.

He turned his head slightly and saw that Ji Zihan and Ji Zimo, the two little ones, were standing at the door, staring at him with wide eyes.

They seemed ready to rush up and punish him if he dared to do anything reckless.

Ye Nanqing: "..."

He froze for 0.05 seconds, then casually shifted his gaze from the woman's rosy lips to her smooth forehead.

He lightly touched her forehead with a kiss.

Then, the ever-calm Master Ye stood up and walked out.

He walked up to the two little ones and patted their heads. "Your mommy is tired. Let her rest. Don't wake her up."

Ji Zihan: "..."

Ji Zimo: "..."

I wonder who was trying to wake Mommy up just now!

Back in the car, Ye Nanqing's previous warmth vanished, replaced by a coldness in his eyes. He ordered in a deep voice, "Drive."

Chen Heng started the car and respectfully asked, "Mr. Ye, are we going straight back to the Emperor Hotel?"

"Go to Muxinghe."

Words that seemed to carry shards of ice spilled from the man's lips.

"Yes, Mr. Ye."

Chen Heng turned the car around as instructed, silently lighting a candle for Mu Xinghe in his heart.

At this moment, in the master bedroom of a luxury mansion in the city.

Mu Xinghe brought out two suitcases and was packing his luggage at lightning speed.

Gu Liao leaned against the cabinet next to him, looking at him with the eyes of someone looking at an idiot, "Are you out of your mind? Why are you packing your luggage so late at night?"

"I've thought about it, and it's better to just run away. Message me again once Nan Qing has calmed down."

As Mu Xinghe spoke, he quickly stuffed clothes into the box.