Ye Jingchen suddenly understood why Xie Chang'an was disliked by the little brat.
His appearance was already quite aggressive, and he had a strong presence, making him seem like someone you shouldn't mess with.
Children are very perceptive; they can sense Xie Chang'an's danger, so naturally they wouldn't like him.
For example, right now, because he has to keep an eye on his younger siblings, Xie Chang'an is standing close to them. There are other children next to him, but they are all eating with their heads down and don't even glance at Xie Chang'an.
Many of the children near Ye Jingchen and Chenxi were secretly observing them while they were eating or being fed.
After the little ones finish eating, it's time for their afternoon nap.
The caregivers took them back to their room, gave them a quick wash of their faces, hands, and feet, and then arranged for them to take a nap.
The older children took off their coats on their own, found their beds, climbed up, covered themselves with blankets, and closed their eyes, all with great practice.
Children who are too young or not very dexterous will need help from adults.
Ye Jingchen assigned the female caregivers to take care of the girls, while he and Chenxi took care of the boys. The children were very well-behaved and cooperative.
At first, Chenxi's movements were a bit stiff, but after helping the little ones take off their clothes and cover them with blankets, his movements became much more skillful.
When Nagaaki and Nagasawa saw that the children they had just met were taking a nap, they also said they wanted to take a nap.
The caregiver brought two new sets of bedding and laid them on the empty little bed. The siblings sat side by side and, like the other little ones, began their afternoon nap.
Soon, all the babies were lying down. Two caregivers stayed in the room to watch over them, while the others went to eat lunch during their afternoon nap.
The meal was served in a communal pot, but Ye Jingchen and the other two ate alone in their room. As for Chang Zhao and Chang Ze, a bodyguard was left to watch over them.
"Brother Chenxi, how are you feeling today? Aren't these little rascals cute? Isn't taking care of them much more interesting than being a bodyguard?" Ye Jingchen asked with a smile during the meal.
"Don't call me brother!" Chenxi said somewhat reluctantly.
Although Ye Jingchen called him "brother," Chenxi always felt that Ye Jingchen was treating him like a child and coaxing him.
He felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing that name.
Moreover, every time Ye Jingchen called him that, Xie Chang'an would look at him with a very dangerous gaze.
He knew that Xie Chang'an really wanted Ye Jingchen to call him brother, so he decided to leave that good fortune to Xie Chang'an.
The romance between husband and wife should not be used on an outsider like him.
“You should know that Sister Chaolu is very worried about your condition, and you don’t want her to worry, right?” Ye Jingchen said.
Chenxi glared at Ye Jingchen. He was perfectly normal when he called her "elder sister," but his tone changed completely when he called her "brother." It was definitely intentional!
Ye Jingchen was a little confused by the glare. He hadn't said anything offensive, had he?
"I'm just not used to it yet," Chenxi said.
Having served as a bodyguard for so many years, Ye Jingchen's identity meant that it was impossible for him to be safe around him, and danger could occur at any time, so he had to be vigilant at all times.
He maintained that state of vigilance for over a decade or two; it's not something that can be easily changed.
“I know, but it’s because Sister Chaolu is worried about you, so you can get used to it a little faster. For example, find yourself a new job, preferably one that’s busy. Once you’re busy, you won’t be influenced by your instincts and do things that will worry Sister Chaolu,” Ye Jingchen said.
Some say the best way to forget a relationship is to jump into the next one as soon as possible.
This principle also applies to work.
If you treat being a bodyguard as a job, the fastest way to get rid of the aftereffects of that job is to find a new one.
If the new job happens to be one you like, then the recovery from the aftereffects will be even faster.
Chenxi remained silent.
Ye Jingchen's words do make sense.
However, he didn't want to lose his vigilance.
He had promised the Empress that he would protect Ye Jingchen for life. But both he and Ye Jingchen were still very young, and a lifetime was still a long way off.
Ye Jingchen is currently protected by Xie Chang'an, and Xie Chang'an is indeed capable of protecting Ye Jingchen. But what if the two of them break up one day?
Even worse, they turned from love to hate and became enemies.
When it comes to matters of the heart, who can say for sure?
In his opinion, love is the most unstable emotion.
If that day ever comes when Xie Chang'an stops protecting Ye Jingchen and even turns against him with swords, can those ordinary bodyguards really protect Ye Jingchen?
The little ones have a half-hour nap, and when the time is up, they are woken up.
This half-hour rest allows them to play energetically in the afternoon without affecting their sleep at night.
Together they helped wake the children, dressed them, and then took them to continue playing in the playground.
After spending half a day together, Ye Jingchen successfully got to know all the little ones here. They didn't resist being patted on the head or touched, and some of the clingy ones even asked for kisses, hugs, and to be lifted up high.
Chenxi is very popular with children because of his baby face, and many little ones have expressed a desire to play with him.
Chenxi couldn't and didn't dare to refuse the little ones' requests. Under Ye Jingchen's guidance, she awkwardly interacted with the little ones.
Seeing several little ones gathered around Chenxi, Ye Jingchen felt a pang of regret. He wished Chaolu were here too. Seeing Chenxi like this, she probably wouldn't be as worried about her as before.
As he was thinking this, he discovered that Chaolu's figure had actually appeared outside the amusement park.
When she walked over, she immediately saw Chenxi and the children surrounding him. She was surprised at first, then smiled.
Ye Jingchen looked at Xie Chang'an. Chaolu wouldn't suddenly appear here unless someone had summoned her.
Chaolu grew up in the orphanage and often came here to help take care of the children after she grew up. She was very familiar with the place. Some of the little ones recognized her and ran towards her when they saw her.
Chenxi also noticed her older sister, and her body stiffened even more, looking completely at a loss.
Chaolu walked into the amusement park, picked up the first little one who ran towards her, and walked to Chenxi's side.
As Chaolu arrived, the siblings were surrounded by even more children, including Changzhao and Changze, who also came over to join in the fun.
Ye Jingchen walked up to Xie Chang'an and asked, "Did you call Sister Chaolu over?"
“She should naturally see this,” Xie Chang’an said.
"You did a great job!" Ye Jingchen praised, then tugged at Xie Chang'an's hand, signaling him to turn around.
When Xie Chang'an turned his back to the amusement park, Ye Jingchen quickly glanced around and, after confirming that no one was paying attention to them, quickly kissed Xie Chang'an on the lips.
"This is a reward for you," he said to Xie Chang'an with a smile after the kiss.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
