Chapter 27 Let me hug you a little longer
Yu Yue rarely takes Meili and Kaixin shopping, mainly because the two have been very well-behaved lately, actively participating in filming and getting along well with the volunteer audience members who came to experience the event. So she is giving them a special reward, allowing them to take home any snacks they like.
Of course, some viewers are also celebrating the success of the new series. Many have brought their kids and siblings, and some have even signed up their parents, which makes Yu Yue both laugh and cry.
This is really unfair to her parents. As for whether she went home to team up with her boyfriend, she has no idea.
In short, everyone involved and every dog was happy, and Yu Yue's video became popular again for a while, with her number of fans increasing at an unimaginable speed, easily surpassing the 500,000 mark and climbing to even higher.
She's even started dreaming of becoming a million-follower blogger, something she never dared to imagine when she tried to become a pet blogger more than half a year ago.
In less than a year, she has become a well-known video blogger.
The shopping mall near Yu Yue's residential area is located in the city center, a prime location, and is always bustling with people on weekends.
When I saw Huang Jiayan, she was at the entrance of an ice cream shop, buying ice cream with another girl.
The moment Yu Yue spotted the other person, she wanted to get away immediately. She had no desire to reminisce, nor did she have anything to reminisce about.
But to everyone's surprise, the two dogs, Meili and Kaixin, who had been so well-behaved and obedient before, couldn't walk away when they saw the ice cream shop.
It's not that she couldn't walk at all, but she desperately wanted to drag Yu Yue over to buy them ice cream.
The diners leaving the area were all holding brightly colored ice cream cones, which made the two dogs stare wide-eyed.
Yu Yue had been trying to pull the two dogs in the opposite direction by holding their leashes, but they wouldn't budge and wouldn't give up until they got their ice cream. When they saw her trying to leave, they frantically barked and, with all eight of their legs, dragged Yu Yue toward the ice cream shop she didn't want to go.
While the two dogs and one person were tugging at each other, many people noticed the commotion and looked over at her, including Huang Jiayan and her friends.
The next second, the other person recognized her at a glance.
"Yu Yue?!"
Yu Yue, who had been wrestling with the two dogs, silently closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and resignedly gave up resisting as Meili and Kaixin excitedly dragged her to the entrance of the ice cream shop.
Yu Yue glanced at Huang Jiayan, maintained her smile, and then quietly instructed the two dogs.
"How many times have I told you, you can't eat ice cream! And you still don't listen... I won't bring you out anymore. Don't disturb their business..." As soon as she finished speaking, the shop assistant who had been attracted showed a sincere smile, glanced at the two little ones with a loving look, and said to her, "It's okay, actually our shop is pet-friendly, we have ice cream specially for dogs."
Yu Yue: ? ?
This was quite a surprise. Kaixin, who had been feeling a bit down and dejected, suddenly perked up her ears, raised her head high, and looked at Yu Yue with her big, round, black, grape-like eyes shining with expectant light, as if to say, "See, you can eat this!"
As for the beautiful girl who followed her side, she naturally agreed with her friend.
Helpless, Yu Yue could only ask, "Then give me two, how much?"
"It's free! Just make any purchase at our store and we'll give you two for free." The saleswoman smiled as she spoke, but couldn't help glancing at the two pitiful dogs waiting for their ice cream.
Even the surrounding customers and passersby couldn't help but feel touched, all giving Yu Yue pressure with their eyes, as if it would be too cruel of her not to buy for them.
These two dogs are practically sentient...
Yu Yue found it amusing and, under the watchful eyes of everyone, could only ask the shop assistant for a strawberry-flavored ice cream cone.
She originally wanted the chocolate flavor, but then she thought about how the two dogs would finish theirs and then covet the one in her hand. She worried that they might not be able to dodge in time and get licked, since dogs can't eat chocolate. Knowing their habits, that scenario was highly likely to happen.
"Okay, please wait a moment." After taking the money, the clerk immediately made two ice cream cones for the two dogs and handed them over. She even specifically mentioned, "These are for the two little ones."
"Okay." Yu Yue was both amused and exasperated; those two gluttonous dogs were popular wherever they went.
While waiting for the ice cream to be made, Yu Yue squatted down and fed Meili and Kaixin ice cream cones in each hand.
Before she could even squat down properly, the two dogs pounced on her and started licking her.
They're actually quite clever. They saw that other humans licked her, but instead of biting, they stretched out their warm tongues and licked her hand along with it.
The two dogs, one on each side, were eating ice cream and wagging their tails happily and excitedly, like rattles.
This scene completely charmed the passersby. They all tentatively came over to ask if they could touch it.
Yu Yue nodded, "It's okay to be gentle."
The next second, a group of passersby took out their phones to take pictures and pet the dog, crowding around her and making it impossible for her to move.
Thankfully, Huang Jiayan wasn't there, and Yu Yue breathed a sigh of relief.
Meili and Kaixin ate very quickly, wolfing down their ice cream cones. The small cones were empty in no time, and they even licked the broken pieces clean. They smacked their lips a couple of times to savor the taste before looking up at the ice cream shop again with anticipation.
"No, that won't do. If you do well next week, I'll bring you again," Yu Yue refused.
Just then, her strawberry ice cream was ready. So, she left the mall with her two dogs on a leash, ice cream cone in hand, amidst the equally reluctant gazes of passersby.
We've bought almost everything; it's time to head back.
She might have wanted to shop around a little longer, but meeting Huang Jiayan made her lose interest in continuing.
To her surprise, the other party followed her all the way out of the mall and caught up with her, blocking her way.
Yu Yue had no choice but to stop and ask, "Is something the matter?"
Looking around, she didn't see any of the other person's friends, only Huang Jiayan.
Yu Yue wasn't afraid at all. Her physical strength was no longer what it used to be, not to mention she had two dog bodyguards with her, so she felt extremely safe and secure.
"I didn't expect you to have a dog now?" Huang Jiayan said. "Actually, it's nothing, I just wanted to ask, did you tell Sister Hong about it back then?"
Yu Yue remained silent. Just as she was thinking about how to get rid of the other party, Huang Jiayan spoke again, her tone filled with confidence and certainty, "Don't deny it, only you would do this."
Other employees in the company may have noticed clues about her relationship with the boss, but they wouldn't tell anyone out of respect for the boss.
After all, those people still need to make a living in President Wei's company, so they wouldn't dare to say anything.
Only Yu Yue resigned, and there was still conflict between them, so it was only natural for her to retaliate.
Yu Yue didn't deny it, but instead asked, "What exactly do you want?"
“I don’t want to do anything, I just want to tell you…” Huang Jiayan said with a smug smile, “Thanks to you, Sister Hong and President Wei divorced and she married me.”
Yu Yue was taken aback for a moment before saying, "Oh, what does this have to do with me?"
She resigned more than half a year ago, and these things have nothing to do with her anymore.
"So you don't need to worry about me causing you trouble, because if it weren't for you, Mr. Wei might not have been able to make up his mind to get a divorce." Huang Jiayan spoke with her head held high, looking like she was the victor, which made Yu Yue laugh.
"Oh, then congratulations on your marriage, you're welcome." After saying that, Yu Yue pulled Meili and Kaixin to leave.
Huang Jiayan was resentful. Seeing her nonchalant demeanor, she couldn't help but feel annoyed.
Isn't she jealous of her? Just like her colleagues at the company and her friends, they're insanely jealous of her.
"By the way, we bought a new house in Jingxiu Jiayuan. You're welcome to come and visit." She tried to show off again.
This time, Yu Yue really stopped in her tracks.
Which building do you live in?
Huang Jiayan didn't think much of it, assuming she had finally hit the other person's sore spot, and said with an even more smug smile, "Jingxiu Jiayuan Phase 1, Building 6, 18th floor, top-floor duplex. It's only a little over 180 square meters, a bit small, but my son Zixiang said we'll buy a bigger villa later. You should find someone to marry, maybe then you won't have to live in such a small rented room all day. And if you get sick one day, there'll be no one to take care of you..."
Yu Yue didn't stop walking, and Huang Jiayan followed her all the way, seemingly leaving her other friend behind.
But considering that she and I were heading to the same destination, it's no wonder we bumped into each other at this mall today.
Huang Jiayan was quite talkative, nagging all the way to the entrance of the residential area before Yu Yue stopped and said, "I'm here, I'll be going now."
Huang Jiayan, who was talking non-stop, was stunned. She then realized that the two of them had swiped their cards and entered the Jingxiu Jiayuan residential area without her noticing. It was Yu Yue who swiped the card.
"You live here too?" she asked incredulously.
“Yes, I live in Phase 2. I’m already here, no need to see me off.” She said, pointing to the several connected villas behind the central garden in front of her.
Huang Jiayan was shocked. The housing prices in Phase II were several times higher than in her area. Even if you were to rent, a 300-400 square meter apartment, especially a ground-floor unit with a garden, would be incredibly expensive.
Just then, the community security guard greeted Yu Yue and her two dogs with a smile, clearly a familiar face, and it was impossible for him to lie to her.
"You found a rich man?" Her first reaction was that Yu Yue was dating a sugar daddy.
"No?" Yu Yue led the dog inside, a smile involuntarily playing on her lips. "I relied on myself."
After saying that, she shook the rope, and the two dogs ran happily forward, taking her with them.
Only Huang Jiayan remained standing there dumbfounded, her face pale.
This is impossible... It's only been a few months, how could she possibly afford to rent a house in Jingxiu Phase II?!
"He must be dating a rich man," Huang Jiayan thought resentfully. "One day I'll find him!"
...
Meanwhile, Yu Yue and her two dogs raced back. As soon as they entered the building, Kaixin and Meili rushed in first, their speed making Yu Yue think there was some delicious food waiting for them inside.
"Don't run, slow down!" Yu Yue shouted from behind, but the two little ones were like they had been injected with chicken blood and didn't listen to her at all.
Yu Yue was almost out of breath, but she didn't dare let go of the dog leash, afraid that the two dogs would run away and die.
"Honestly, they're not behaving now that they've finished their ice cream, are they?" Just as she was catching her breath and was about to tell the two of them to slow down again, she saw a tall figure backlit by the sun, standing at her front door.
The reason Kaixin and Meili were so excited was this person. They stood up on their hind legs and frantically tugged at each other's pants, wanting a hug.
The man squatted down, patted the dogs' heads, and hugged them.
The light before his eyes dimmed, and not far away, the person he had been longing for stood before him.
She was holding up the tip of the half-eaten ice cream cone, staring blankly at him.
So cute.
Xin Qi stood up, strode over, snatched the cone tip from her hand, and quickly stuffed it into her mouth.
Yu Yue: ? ?
She was stunned. Before she could even react, the remaining half of the cone tip had already entered her mouth, sweet with a crunchy and caramelized flavor.
Before Yu Yue could even chew and utter a curse like "Are you sick?", she was suddenly pulled into a large embrace.
The other person hugged her tightly, his chin resting on the top of her head, as if she were completely enveloped in his embrace.
"I'm back." His hoarse voice revealed his deep exhaustion, which he could not hide. He hadn't slept for almost 24 hours, just to get back to see her as soon as possible.
The moment I held her and felt her warmth, it felt like everything was worth it.
Yu Yue froze, too afraid to move.
She didn't push him away, which emboldened him to take two deep breaths from the top of her head, trying to bury his face in her soft, fluffy hair that smelled faintly of shampoo. It was almost exactly the same action she took when petting her dog.
Yu Yue felt a little uncomfortable and tried to move away.
Xin Qi subconsciously loosened his grip slightly, but still didn't let go of her.
"Sweetie, let me hold you a little longer," he said.
Yu Yue could hear the other person's rapid heartbeat, and she could also hear her own.
The two stood quietly in the silent stairwell, undisturbed by anyone.
Dogs are an exception, of course.
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