Upon hearing this, Shen Huaichuan's face fell:
"A...a honey trap? You want me, a dignified regimental commander...to use...a honey trap?"
He felt a pang of sympathy just saying those words.
Zhou Qiqi didn't care about his act. She pouted, a hint of coquettishness and smugness in her eyes, and said:
"I don't care~ Anyway, someone just patted their chest and guaranteed it would be done! A gentleman's word is his bond! Commander Shen, you'd better keep your word!"
Shen Huaichuan looked at her smug, yet helpless, expression.
In the end, he could only sigh resignedly, but the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly as he said, "Okay... I understand."
He was going all out for his wife's plans!
The two had just finished whispering when Zhouzhou had already changed her clothes.
The little girl watched her uncle and aunt whispering together, her big eyes full of curiosity. But she was very well-behaved, just standing quietly to the side waiting, without making a fuss.
This maturity beyond her years makes her even more heartbreaking to see.
Zhou Qiqi told Shen Huaichuan to quickly change his clothes, then squatted down in front of Zhouzhou, took her little hand, and softly asked:
"Zhouzhou, tell your aunt, do you not like that Aunt He?"
Without any hesitation, Zhouzhou nodded vigorously, her little mouth pursed tightly, a hint of fear and resistance flashing in her eyes.
This child truly lives up to her reputation as the daughter of a police officer; she seems to have an innate, keen intuition that allows her to see through the good and bad in people's hearts at a glance.
From their first meeting, she showed strong resistance and fear towards He Wanrou.
Zhou Qiqi patted her head tenderly and comforted her gently:
"Auntie knows you don't like it. Although Aunt He can't leave our house for the time being, it's okay. Grandpa and Grandma love Zhouzhou the most. They've already agreed that as long as Zhouzhou is home, that aunt will stay in her own room and won't come out to scare you."
She gently held Zhouzhou's little hand, her tone exceptionally earnest:
"If you feel uncomfortable or scared, don't hold it in. You can tell Grandma or Auntie anytime, just like you would when you draw a picture, okay?"
The little girl looked at Zhou Qiqi as if she understood but didn't quite, but still nodded obediently.
Having made up their minds, Zhou Qiqi and Shen Huaichuan quickly changed into their outdoor clothes and tidied themselves up before coming out of the house.
As soon as they stepped out of their bedroom, they saw the elderly Shen couple coming out of the next room.
The elderly couple had clearly made a special effort to dress up. Shen Zhenbang changed out of his ordinary old military uniform and put on a crisp Zhongshan suit, making him look exceptionally smart and capable.
Qin Peilan also changed into a brighter colored thin woolen coat, and her hair was neatly combed.
The group looked so neat and energetic; they were clearly about to go out.
She quickly put down her food, stood up, and asked softly, "Auntie, Uncle, are you... going out?"
Qin Peilan looked a little apologetic and explained with a smile:
"Oh, here's what happened. Qiqi just said that Zhouzhou's paints are almost gone, and he needs to go to the department store to refill them. We, the old folks, thought we'd go shopping with Zhouzhou since we had some free time today..."
As she spoke, she carefully observed He Wanrou's expression, afraid of displeasing her, and quickly added:
"Mainly because Zhouzhou is here, the child is shy, and it's not very convenient on the road... Wanrou, you must not have slept well last night, why don't you stay home and rest well? Lie down in our room for a while and catch up on some sleep, how about that?"
He Wanrou, however, showed no displeasure whatsoever. Instead, a gentle and considerate smile immediately bloomed on her face, as if she hadn't taken it to heart at all. Her tone, instead, carried a hint of relief as she said:
“Auntie, I understand what you’re saying! It’s Sunday today, Zhouzhou doesn’t have to go to school, and you two rarely have free time, so of course you should spend some quality time with the child! Don’t worry, I really didn’t mean to cause any trouble.”
As she spoke, her gaze swept over the bowls and plates on the table, her tone becoming even gentler and more understanding, she continued to lose:
"I'll stay home, wash and clean the dishes, and tidy up the house inside and out. I'll prepare lunch around the clock so that you can have a hot meal as soon as you come back from outside!"
Her words were so thoughtful and considerate, showing that she was taking care of the house as if it were her own.
It can be said that he executed his plan perfectly.
Upon hearing this, Qin Peilan's slight guilt was immediately replaced by immense relief and emotion!
Look! What a wonderful child!
She couldn't help but step forward and patted He Wanrou's hand with emotion:
"Oh dear! You're such a good child! It's so kind of you to think of everything! Well... then I'll leave the house to you in the future!"
"It's not hard work at all! It's all what I should do!"
He Wanrou's smile became even more gentle and charming.
He Wanrou's smile became even more gentle and charming.
Zhou Qiqi stood aside, watching He Wanrou's excellent singing and acting performance with a calm expression, but she was secretly overjoyed.
Great! I've gotten a free nanny who's eager to do all the chores!
Moreover, in order to make a good impression on her family, especially Shen Huaichuan, He Wanrou would definitely put in her utmost effort to do the job perfectly.
This will save her and Shen Huaichuan a lot of trouble!
Shen Huaichuan, standing next to her, frowned slightly and instinctively wanted to turn his face away, too lazy to look at He Wanrou's fake, ingratiating expression.
But how could Zhou Qiqi let him find peace and quiet?
She quietly reached out and pinched his inside arm lightly, sending a clear signal with her eyes.
It's your turn! Don't forget the "mission"!
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