Chapter 4 (Part 2) Boys and Young Adults
Seeing that they were only focused on polite formalities and were getting a little impatient, Merlin immediately clung to her mother's arm and said in a spoiled tone, "Mom~ you can go ahead and do your work~ don't worry about me!"
Mei Yuanzhi frowned: "Why are you interrupting when adults are talking?"
Si Wan glanced at him sideways: "Why do you have to interfere with what a child is saying? Young people have their own topics to discuss, we should let them have their own fun."
Mei Yuanzhi shook his head and sighed, "You've spoiled the children rotten."
Si Wan ignored him and said to Xu Qi, "Meilin is a bit naughty, so please bear with him. We two old folks won't interfere here."
She affectionately ruffled Merlin's hair, then turned and left. Seeing this, Mei Yuanzhi could only nod to Xu Qi and follow her.
Looking at the couple, Xu Qi thought to himself that Mei Yuanzhi was indeed as rumored, a henpecked husband.
“Mr. Xu, I knew you would come.” Seeing that he didn’t speak, Merlin, who was standing beside him, had to take the initiative to get his attention. “May I come to see you tonight?”
Xu Qi had a headache, and he politely declined, saying, "I have something to do tonight, so it might not be convenient."
Merlin grabbed his sleeve urgently, her small mouth pouting, her large eyes brimming with tears, her voice trembling with sobs: "Mr. Xu... I know you might find me annoying... but... please..."
Such an adorable boy, with an expression as endearing as a little animal, coupled with his pitiful pleading, would soften any adult's heart without them even realizing it. Xu Qi softened his tone and gently coaxed him, "I really have something to do, it's not that I find you annoying."
Merlin's face immediately lit up with a smile, and he happily put his arm around Xu Qi's: "Can I come to see you tomorrow?"
Just as Xu Qi was about to say something, he suddenly sensed someone approaching them. He turned around and saw Xu Yi and Si Qiang standing in front of them. Xu Yi's face was a little pale, but Si Qiang's smile remained unchanged.
"Brother, aren't you supposed to come back with me tomorrow?" Xu Yi asked Xu Qi before they could speak, his eyes glancing sideways at Merlin with an unfriendly expression.
“Yes, yes, of course I’ll go back with you.” Xu Qi nodded, then turned to Merlin with an apologetic smile. “So… I’m sorry.”
Merlin, already like a cat with its fur standing on end, bared his teeth at Xu Yi: "Who are you?"
This guy came and tried to take Mr. Xu away! He was so angry he gritted his teeth.
Xu Yi snorted coldly, "Perhaps you should tell me first, who are you?" The moment he saw Merlin, he felt a sense of foreboding. Merlin's face bore a striking resemblance to Rose, with the appearance of a well-behaved young man—clearly the type Xu Qi would like. Moreover, their intimate behavior suggested a close relationship. He felt Si Qiang beside him stiffen and begin to tremble slightly. He stole a glance at her expression, finding it relatively normal. He knew this was to avoid losing face in front of Xu Qi, but…
Unexpectedly, Si Qiang spoke first: "Meilin, do you know Mr. Xu?"
Before he could finish speaking, Xu Yi stared at him with wide eyes: "You and he are..."
Si Qiang smiled faintly: "Merlin is my cousin. Mr. Xu, has Merlin caused you any trouble?"
Merlin then came to his senses and found Si Qiang standing in front of him. He immediately became much more composed, lowered his head, and replied, "Yes, elder brother."
Although he hadn't known this man for very long, he was still very afraid of him. Although Si Qiang looked very similar to him, their status and aura were completely different, and he instinctively feared such a powerful person.
Si Qiang, dressed in a white tuxedo, looked even more dazzling and captivating with his stunning good looks. Xu Qi's eyes were complicated, but he forced himself to remain calm and said, "No, Merlin is a very well-behaved and likable child."
"That's good. Thank you for taking care of Merlin." Si Qiang's heart was breaking, but her face remained calm. "Mr. Xu, you are welcome to my wedding."
Xu Yi was extremely anxious. What were these two talking about? They clearly cared deeply for each other, yet they insisted on putting on this act! Especially her brother, was he really going to just let Si Qiang marry another woman?
The atmosphere was extremely tense and strange. Each of the four was preoccupied with their own thoughts, and for a moment no one spoke.
Finally, Xu Yi could no longer bear it and grabbed Merlin, pulling her away. Merlin was dragged along by him and was about to resist when Xu Yi pinched her wrist hard, making her almost cry out in pain. However, because of Xu Qi and Si Qiang, she endured it and obediently followed Xu Yi.
Si Qiang was taken aback, then immediately realized that Xu Yi was creating an opportunity for him. He gave Xu Qi a wry smile: "Ah Yi is still so willful."
Xu Qi understood his brother's meaning, and replied helplessly, "He probably misunderstood something."
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It was already posted, so why isn't it showing up...? Luckily, I noticed it in time!
I hate you, Xiao Shou!
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