Chapter Fifty: Meeting the Parents Imminent, the Two Embrace and Kiss
In the following days, the Xu family continued to send meals to Xiao Qingyan in their courtyard.
Sometimes it was Xu Chumian who took action, and sometimes it was Xiao Tao and Qiu Yu.
Xu Chumian also knew about the spices in the shop that day.
Even if Zhao Yu didn't discover the incense, how long could he keep it a secret? So Xu Chumian simply put the matter of making incense on the agenda.
That day, Xiao Qingyan accompanied her to buy raw materials outside the city, and this time he also brought Mu Mu along.
The little girl hadn't left the capital for a long time, and everything she saw was new and exciting.
The carriage drove towards the outskirts of the city.
Since that day, Xu Chumian has never seen Zhao Yu again. She smiles more often now, her eyes are bright and clear, and she is even more serene and beautiful than when they first met.
After finishing his shift each day, Xiao Qingyan would come to the Xu family's courtyard to sit for a while.
Neither of them mentioned Zhao Yu.
Xiao Qingyan led Xu Chumian for a walk along the river.
Not far away, Xiao Tao and Mu Mu were catching butterflies.
A family who were regular customers of Xu Chumian's, who were buying spices from her, saw the two standing together and couldn't help but praise them as a perfect match.
People in the countryside are simple and honest; if they have something to ask, they'll just ask directly.
"When is Manager Xu going to hold his wedding banquet? You must let us know."
"That's right, that's right."
Xu Chumian was generous with her purchases of spices and medicinal herbs, and spoke readily, which led the villagers in the vicinity to consider long-term cooperation with her.
Xiao Qingyan gripped Xu Chumian's hand tightly. His tall frame shielded him from the wind, and he laughed heartily, "I won't forget to inform everyone in the future."
As he finished speaking, Xiao Qingyan tightened his grip on Xu Chumian's hand.
He lowered his head, and Xu Chuming was staring at him with wide eyes, her eyebrows and eyes bright and dark, like a crescent moon.
Xu Chumian teased him intentionally, and chuckled, "I haven't agreed to anything yet..."
Xiao Qingyan had a face as fair as jade, but a suspicious blush appeared on his handsome face.
Upon hearing this, he coughed lightly, pondering how to respond, when he saw Xu Chuming looking at him with a playful smile in her eyes.
The villagers who had passed by had already gone far away.
Xiao Qingyan realized what was happening, and naturally put his arm around her waist, gently pressing his lips to Xu Chumian's forehead.
Xu Chumian's face was as red as a peach blossom, and she glared at him: "What are you doing?"
The two were so close that Xiao Qingyan could count the woman's curled raven feathers.
Xiao Qingyan's voice, tinged with a faint smile, rang in her ear, "Chumian, I have a maternal grandmother in the capital, but she lives in a town under the jurisdiction of the capital's jurisdiction year-round. When it's convenient for you... I'll take you to visit her."
Their clothes were touching, and Xu Chumian stared straight at him with a surprised look in her eyes.
Xiao Qingyan thought he had progressed too fast. He was about to explain when he heard Chu Mian's voice: "I thought your family was all in the North."
Xiao Qingyan pressed his forehead against hers. "So you don't object?"
Xu Chumian snorted softly, pushed Xiao Qingyan aside, and walked forward on her own.
Xiao Qingyan followed behind, taking advantage of his long legs to catch up in two steps. He grabbed Xu Chumian's hand, picked her up, and spun her around.
Xu Chumian hugged him, patted his shoulder, and whispered, "Put me down."
Xiao Qingyan pulled her into his arms and hugged her, saying, "Then I'll take that as your agreement."
Xu Chumian knew very well what seeing her family meant.
She stared at Xiao Qingyan's collar, raised her face, smiled, and softly hummed in agreement.
In the distance, Xiao Qingyan caught a glimpse of a figure in the bushes.
His eyes momentarily darkened, but he quickly regained his composure and slowly spoke:
“My maternal grandfather was once the head of the Imperial Medical Academy. After my mother married into the northern region with my father, she rarely returned to the capital. Not long after my mother passed away due to illness, my maternal grandfather also passed away. Two years later, I returned to the capital.”
“My maternal grandmother has been living alone in Nan’an Town for the past few years.”
That was the hometown of his maternal grandparents. Xiao Qingyan would visit his maternal grandmother whenever the time was right.
Xiao Qingyan embraced her, leaning slightly forward, resting all his strength on Xu Chumian, and resting his head on the woman's shoulder.
"Then... I'll take you next time I have a day off. My grandmother is a kind person and she'll definitely like you."
As he spoke, Xiao Qingyan's tone still carried uncertainty and caution.
He released Xu Chumian and looked into her eyes, her amber pupils glistening with moisture.
It looks just like a big, furry dog.
Xu Chumian couldn't help but laugh out loud, and ruffled Xiao Qingyan's hair, "Okay, I know."
Xiao Qingyan observed the woman's expression and, seeing that she was neither reluctant nor embarrassed, breathed a sigh of relief.
Not far away, Zhao Nai overheard their conversation and felt a pang of worry for the young master.
...
The carriage slowly made its way into the city.
By evening, when they arrived at the Xu family's courtyard, Xiao Tao first carried Mu Mu into the yard.
Xiao Qingyan and Xu Chumian talked for a while outside the courtyard.
Just as Dr. Chen was about to leave, he unexpectedly ran into the two of them.
Doctor Chen opened his mouth, but in the end said nothing, and then got into the carriage.
Xu Chumian stared blankly at the departing carriage.
...
Xiao Qingyan's eyes darkened slightly. He took Xu Chumian's hand and led her into the courtyard.
Xu Chumian came to her senses. She stood under the eaves, straightened Xiao Qingyan's collar, and smiled sweetly: "Five days from now is Mu Mu's birthday. I'm inviting Brother Xiao to our house for dinner on her behalf."
Xiao Qingyan's earlobes turned red instantly. "Mm."
When Chu Mian mentioned Brother Xiao, it always seemed to carry a different meaning to him.
Xiao Qingyan awkwardly looked away, but couldn't help turning back to look at her constantly opening and closing lips.
Seeing him lost in thought, Xu Chumian poked his shoulder with her slender white fingers.
What are you looking at?
Xiao Qingyan glanced at her, his eyes deep, then he couldn't help but lower his head.
This was the first kiss since they made up that day.
The night was dark, and there were few people around.
Xu Chumian's eyes widened, and her fingers involuntarily clenched Xiao Qingyan's sleeve. Feeling the heat on his lips, she blushed instantly.
Today's kiss was different from that day's.
Just as Xiao Qingyan was about to take things further, he was pushed away by Xu Chumian.
Xiao Qingyan smiled helplessly, but his eyes were burning with intense heat.
Xu Chumian's gaze held a mixture of reproach and anger. "Be careful someone sees us soon."
Xiao Qingyan hummed in agreement and couldn't resist reaching out to hug Xu Chumian again for a while.
The two embraced under the eaves.
Xiao Qingyan whispered in her ear, "I'll leave after I count to ten."
After a while, the man remained motionless.
Xu Chumian smiled and pushed the person away.
"Lord Xiao, please take care and don't see me off."
Xiao Qingyan didn't move, only looked at her with doting eyes, and then slowly took out a cloth bag from his sleeve.
He took the item out and placed it in his palm.
It was a miniature ball, small and exquisite, adorned with tassels; even in poor lighting, its beauty was evident.
"Do you like it?"
Xu Chumian's gaze shifted from the ghostly ball to his fingers, which were covered with tiny scars.
"I like it." She looked up. "How long did it take to carve? Did it hurt a lot?"
Xiao Qingyan patted her head. "I worked on carving it in my spare time every day. It didn't take too much effort."
Xu Chumian wouldn't believe that.
Night fell completely, and Xu Chumian took it from his palm and tied it around her waist.
The white jade is warm and lustrous, and the carving is exquisite.
Xu Chumian didn't lie to him; she really liked him.
The two were spotted by Zhao Yu, who was not far away.
His knuckles turned white from clenching his fists, his eyes swirling with anger as he stared intently at the scene before him.
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