Chapter 57 Chapter 57 Bite a little below
In the past, during the Spring Festival, Zhou Xunyin and Zhao Wen would fly to Singapore or the United States. Zhao Qingshi didn't want to go, so he stayed in China to celebrate the New Year with his grandmother. This year, it was a rare family reunion.
Grandma asked on the phone: "Is Qingshi coming to your house to celebrate the New Year this year?"
Xun Yin helped Zhao Wen hold up his phone. He had just finished processing a fish. "Mom, we're staying home for the holidays this year, so we won't be going to your place. We'll come back to wish you a happy new year after the New Year."
"What about my children, grandchildren, and daughters-in-law?"
"Yes. I'll bring her to you when the time comes."
"That's great." Grandma was very happy on the phone and said she would give a big red envelope.
"Your grandma cares about you very much." After hanging up the phone, Zhao Wen looked at the man who was washing fruit with his sleeves rolled up. "In the future, you should take Xiangyi to visit grandma more often."
"I understand, but I need to give you two red envelopes." Zhao Qingshi raised his eyebrows. "There's still one in my belly."
The two looked at each other. They didn't expect that they hadn't revealed the news of Xiangyi's pregnancy.
Thinking of this, Zhao Wen said, "Tell your grandmother about this yourself. She will definitely be happier when she knows."
Zhao Qingshi raised his eyebrows: "Of course I have to say it myself."
Xun Yin glanced at him and said, "Virtue."
The mother and son left the kitchen, leaving Zhao Wen to prepare dinner. Xun Yin grabbed Zhao Qingshi, who was about to go upstairs, and warned him, "I've had Auntie wash your spare clothes and put them in the closet. If the appropriate size isn't right, have someone send over a few more sets. Also, she's still asleep, so don't go upstairs to disturb her. Your father hasn't finished cooking yet. Let her sleep a little longer. You've just recovered from a serious illness, and you're taking her out. What if she gets caught in a draft?"
It wasn't long before Xun Yin's attitude underwent a complete 365-degree change. Zhao Qingshi found it a bit amusing and asked teasingly, "Mom, didn't you say before that you wouldn't recognize your own daughter-in-law? Why are you so concerned now?"
Chou Xunyin hit him, don't take advantage of him.
"What's the point of me not liking her? She's your wife now, and she's pregnant. If I, as a mother, don't treat her better, do I have to ask you to divorce her?"
"Mom, it's not appropriate to say such things during the New Year. It's unlucky." Zhao Qingshi said slowly, "But I think you are very wise. I definitely won't divorce her."
Xun Yin frowned: "..."
The house was heated, and Zhao Qingshi took off his clothes as soon as he entered the house, wearing only a woolen long-sleeved, shallow-cut top. There were two faint marks on his neck. His mother was a little embarrassed to see this scene. But she couldn't help but say a few more words: "Don't blame me for being nosy. Xiangyi is in a special period now. You should be patient and don't go too far with some things."
Zhao Qingshi was so smart that he immediately understood what his mother said. It was awkward for some of his private matters to be brought to the table by his elders. But this was unfair to him. He hadn't bullied her much recently, he just wanted to get some benefits.
He coughed twice and said, "I understand."
Seeing that she was hesitant to speak, he thought she hadn't finished explaining yet, so he asked, "Anything else you want to say?"
"Your Uncle Li said that Wen Yin already knows she's wrong. Since she's already been punished, don't go too far. After all, your father and your Uncle Li still have a good relationship."
Zhao Qingshi didn't actually do anything, he just used some tricks to force Uncle Li to send her abroad again. But because of this incident, Zhao Wen also had a lot of grudges against him.
"Okay, I can let go of what happened in the past, but if she causes trouble for Xiangyi again in the future, it won't be as simple as going abroad." Zhao Qingshi smiled gently.
Xun Yin frowned.
I don't know who he inherited this personality from, but he does things without any mercy. Anyone who offends him will never have a good ending.
She shook her head and sighed, unable to do anything about it.
As her body grew heavier, Ruan Xiangyi became more and more sleepy. She fell asleep after just strolling around the street and watching a drama for a while. It was Zhao Qingshi who carried her back to her room and made her sleep for an hour.
"I didn't fall asleep on purpose. Will my parents think I'm too lazy?"
Ruan Xiangyi asked him anxiously.
"You are pregnant now, and you have the highest status in our family. In our eyes, you are on the same level as a national treasure. Who dares to say anything to you?" He raised his eyebrows.
Ruan Xiangyi: "..."
"Mom just told me not to go upstairs and disturb you."
"Really?" She believed it too much.
"When have I ever lied to you?" He sighed. Is his credibility so bad?
"I smell the aroma of food." Ruan Xiangyi sniffed, "It seems to be
Any fish?
Zhao Qingshi laughed at her: "Xiangyi, are you born in the year of the dog? You have such a keen nose."
Ruan Xiangyi puffed out her cheeks.
It was Ruan Xiangyi's first time eating Zhao Wen's cooking, and it tasted surprisingly good. She hadn't expected an entrepreneur like him to have the time to study cooking. Zhao Qingshi offered her a piece of fish and said, "Try my dad's braised fish. That's what you just smelled."
Ruan Xiangyi raised her eyes and glared at him quietly.
Zhao Qingshi chuckled.
Because of Zhao Yaozi's arrival, the table was very quiet. Aside from Zhao Qingshi occasionally saying a few words, Zhou Xunyin and Zhao Wen basically didn't talk much. Ruan Xiangyi ate the food in her bowl silently, her eyes first on her own bowl, then on Zhao Qingshi, then on Zhou Xunyin and Zhao Wen, and finally on Zhao Yaozi's face.
She had no expression, didn't speak, and concentrated on eating the food in her bowl. Occasionally, Zhao Wen would pick up some food for her, and the conversation between the father and daughter was particularly awkward.
"Eat more."
"thank you."
Finally, Zhao Wen said to Xun Yin, "How about letting Yaozi stay at home for a few days?"
Xun Yin didn't show any emotion: "Whatever you want."
Zhao Yaozi lowered her eyes.
Zhao Wen looked at her and said, "Yaozi, you'll be staying at home for the next few days. The room has been cleaned up. If you need anything, just tell Dad."
Zhao Yaozi shook her head: "No, I'm used to living here by myself, so I won't bother you here."
"That won't work."
"Really, no need. I've been doing this for the past few years."
Zhao Wen suddenly fell silent.
After dinner, Zhao Yaozi left after staying for a short while. She drove here by herself, but Zhao Wen insisted that Zhao Qingshi drive her back.
Apart from work matters, Zhao Qingshi and Zhao Yaozi did not have much contact, and they talked even less about topics other than work.
Halfway through the journey, Zhao Qingshi received a call from Ruan Xiangyi.
"Zhao Qingshi, there's a gift wrapped in brown paper in the back seat. Please give it to my sister for me."
"Okay." He didn't even know about the preparation of the gift, nor did he know when she prepared it.
"It's okay, drive carefully, I'll wait for you to come back."
"Okay, bye." Zhao Qingshi hung up the phone and concentrated on the road conditions ahead.
"You and Xiangyi seem to have a really good relationship." Zhao Yaozi suddenly said softly.
"She is quite clingy." Zhao Qingshi curled his lips.
"You have to treat her well."
"Of course I do."
"Yaozi, if Dad wants to compensate you, just accept it with a clear conscience. He owes you anyway."
Zhao Yaozi lowered her eyes. "He's already given a lot over the years. I know his relationship with my aunt has become strained because of me. I heard they were even arguing about divorce a while ago. I don't want to be caught in the middle and make things difficult for them."
"My mother doesn't have any opinions about you. You don't have to take some of her words to heart."
"After the New Year, I want to apply to my dad to work at the branch office. Then I might not come here anymore."
"Abroad or overseas." He looked at her.
"In China, I want to go to Hong Kong," she said.
"I respect your decision."
"Um."
That was all they had to say. The two of them had no other topics to talk about, and they remained silent until they reached Zhao Yaozi's downstairs. Zhao Qingshi looked up and saw that the lights were on in her house. "Is anyone there?"
Zhao Yaozi said, "Friends."
Zhao Qingshi didn't ask any more questions. He opened the door at the back, took out a bag wrapped in brown paper and handed it to her. "I understand that you don't want to get involved with them, but if you have any problems, you can come to me. We share the same blood. We are siblings. You don't have to be so reserved with me."
Zhao Yaozi looked up, her eyes moist in the moonlight. Ever since her mother passed away, she'd assumed she had no family left in this world, alone and helpless. Her relationship with her brother wasn't exactly great, but at work, he'd made things easy for her, teaching her how to handle problems and manage a team. He'd gradually helped her overcome her shortcomings. Sometimes, she felt grateful to have such a brother. Hearing him say that touched her deeply.
Zhao Yaozi nodded: "I won't be going to dinner this year. Tell Dad."
"Why?"
"Because I want to take advantage of this holiday to relax, I have already booked a flight to the Netherlands and will leave tomorrow afternoon."
"Have fun then."
"Um."
"Go to bed early. Good night."
"Okay, bye. Be safe on the road." Zhao Yaozi raised the gift in her hand and said, "Tell Xiangyi thank you for my gift. I like it very much."
*
"When did you prepare the gift?" Zhao Qingshi kissed her earlobe and deliberately bit it. "Why don't I have one?"
"Ouch, it hurts." Her body trembled. She didn't know when her earlobe became her most sensitive area.
Zhao Qingshi chuckled, held her neck in his mouth and rubbed it slowly, while pulling her hand to unbutton his clothes: "The traces of the last planting are almost gone, you can plant two more."
Ruan Xiangyi blushed with embarrassment. Why was he so persistent in letting her leave marks on him?
She lowered her head, took hold of his Adam's apple and bit it hard, making him arrogant. Zhao Qingshi made a tearing sound, but did not pull her away. His fingertips inserted into her hair, thinking of what Xun Yin had just said.
"Xiangyi, bite down there, or we'll be seen."
Ruan Xiangyi was confused. Down there? She reacted and blushed: "How could you be so shameless? I wouldn't do that to you with my mouth!"
She turned her back and pulled up her shoulder straps to prevent him from touching her.
Zhao Qingshi: “?”
What did he say?
One second...
Two seconds...
Zhao Qingshi laughed so hard that his shoulders shook, and even the beautiful muscles on his body trembled. He hugged her from behind: "What are you thinking? How could I bear to let you do that?"
"What do you mean?"
Zhao Qingshi had no choice but to tell her what Zhou Xunyin had told him. After she heard it, her whole body turned red visibly. Zhao Qingshi thought she was so cute and kissed the back of her neck.
"You're wronging me, I really didn't mean that."
Unexpectedly, Ruan Xiangyi found the strength to push him away, looked at him and said solemnly: "You are not allowed to touch me these days, you are not allowed to plant strawberries on my neck, you are not allowed to do that kind of thing, and you are not allowed to think about it."
After saying that, he lay down with his clothes on.
Zhao Qingshi was half-supporting himself on the bed, a little unresponsive.
Did he talk too much?
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