Zhu Qianying was intently editing photos on her computer when she faintly heard the doorbell ringing.
Afraid of waking up Zizai and her mother, Zhu Qianying practically sprang up, her thigh slamming into the corner of the computer desk with a loud thud, making her wince in pain.
So when she opened the door and saw the man outside, she glared at him irritably, "It's so late, can't a person get any sleep?"
However, despite her anger, she didn't stop him and opened the door without a second thought.
Yan Shao slipped in, glanced at her with concern, and saw that she was frowning and her eyes were red. He really thought that he had woken her up.
"Asleep?"
He asked in a low voice, and raised his hand to touch her face.
Zhu Qianying neither dodged nor avoided him, but she had no intention of socializing with him, because her mind was still on those pictures.
"Editing photos!" Zhu Qianying said, then turned and went into the bedroom, leaving Yan Shao alone in the entryway to change his shoes.
This casual gesture, which resembled letting a family member who had forgotten their keys into the house, pleased Yan Shao greatly.
She didn't even bother to greet him, which meant she already considered him part of the family.
Yan Shao stared at her figure and noticed with his sharp eyes that she was bending over and rubbing her thigh as she walked.
After changing his shoes, Yan Shao pushed open Zhu Qianying's half-closed door and said, "Ying'er, I'm coming in."
"Hmm..." Zhu Qianying, whose mind was completely focused on the design drawings, had lost even the most basic sense of vigilance.
Or perhaps, in her subconscious, Yan Shao was no longer someone she needed to be wary of.
What happened to your leg?
Yan Shao walked over and stared at the spot she had been rubbing with her hand.
Zhu Qianying was honest, "I bumped into someone..."
Her mind was completely focused on the drawing; how could she possibly have the extra energy to deal with Young Master Yan?
Yan Shao looked at her leg, then at the computer desk, and immediately understood how she had bumped into it.
No wonder you were so angry just now; it turns out you bumped your thigh while opening the door for yourself.
Yan Shao squatted down, placed his hand on the spot she had just rubbed, tilted his head slightly to look at her gently, and asked in a low voice, "Does it hurt?"
"Hmm..." Zhu Qianying hummed again, her gaze still focused on the screen.
Yan Shao felt a pang of sympathy and couldn't help but scold her for her recklessness.
What's the rush?
Zhu Qianying finally reacted, glancing down at him with a disdainful look. "Do you know what time it is, Master Yan?"
Yan Shao then realized that it was indeed quite late, almost midnight.
"Afraid of waking up Mom and Zai Zai?" Yan Shao asked knowingly.
This time, Zhu Qianying didn't answer him. Instead, she lifted her foot and kicked his calf.
The force, however, was very light.
Young Master Yan chuckled and said in a low voice, "Sorry..."
Zhu Qianying ignored him again, her hand gently clicking the mouse.
Completely ignored and forgotten, Young Master Yan smiled helplessly and gently rubbed her leg. "Did you bump into this place?"
"Hmm..." Zhu Qianying began to act like a quiet but honest child again.
It was late April, and the temperature was gradually getting hot. At home, Zhu Qianying was only wearing a short-sleeved T-shirt and knee-length shorts.
At first, Yan Shao didn't think much of it. After confirming the location, he flicked his finger and rolled up his trouser leg.
Then, a red patch the size of half a palm appeared before his eyes. This bright red bruise was quite shocking on her fair skin. In his experience, if it wasn't treated properly, there would be a large purplish-blue bruise here tomorrow.
Yan Shao frowned and stared at the red patch for a while. "Where's the first-aid kit?"
Knowing that her heart wasn't with him, he kept his words as brief as possible.
"Under the bookshelf..."
The apartment doesn't have a study; the bookshelf is placed in a corner of the living room against the wall.
Yan Shao got up and went outside, only to run into Chen Jing, who was either out for a drink of water or had been woken up.
"Mom! Did I wake you up?"
Chen Jing was clearly startled. After regaining her composure, she asked, "Was it you who rang the doorbell just now?"
"Um, I'm sorry, Ying'er already scolded me! I was so busy that I forgot to check the time."
At present, Yan Shao is as obedient and well-behaved as Zai Zai in front of Chen Jing most of the time.
Typically, such younger generations are the most likely to win the favor of their elders.
Chen Jing was no exception.
Yan Shao was already handsome, and with such an eye-catching appearance, it was hard to dislike him just by looking at him.
Therefore, he has toned down his arrogance and conceit, becoming considerate and understanding, and has quickly won over his mother-in-law, Chen Jing, completely.
Chen Jing held a glass of water in her hand, frowned slightly, took a sip of water, and then said.
"Tomorrow, let Ying'er give you the matching key."
Even though his mother-in-law had spoken, Yan Shao still didn't dare to be careless. After all, the one in charge of this family was Zhu Qianying, not his mother-in-law.
"Hmm, let's see what Ying'er thinks..."
The well-behaved Yan Shao made Chen Jing feel a little guilty.
I have a feeling that Yan Shao is being bullied by Ying'er, right?
She even forgot something extremely important: why would Young Master Yan come out of his daughter's bedroom in the middle of the night?
What are you looking for?
Seeing Yan Shao open the cabinet door under the bookcase, Chen Jing went over and asked.
"medicine chest!"
"Are you feeling unwell?" Chen Jing asked with concern, but she overlooked a possibility: besides Yan Shao being unwell, it could also be that her daughter was feeling unwell.
"It wasn't me, it was Ying'er," Yan Shao answered honestly.
"Is Ying'er sick?" Chen Jing's voice suddenly rose a lot as she turned to look at Zhu Qianying.
Yan Shao quickly said, "She bumped into something accidentally just now, and her thigh is red, but it's nothing serious."
Chen Jing was not at ease, so she pushed open the door and walked behind Zhu Qianying.
However, she was quite experienced and knew to avoid making loud noises to disturb her daughter when she was busy.
Therefore, Chen Jing only stood behind Zhu Qianying and glanced at her, immediately noticing the red and swollen bruise under her rolled-up trouser leg.
Just as she was about to say something, the tall man stood beside her with a first-aid kit. He glanced down at his daughter, who was still focused on her computer screen, busy with her own things. It seemed that the girl didn't care about the bump or the injury at all.
But it's enough that someone cares about it!
Chen Jing gave Yan Shao a deep look, then tactfully withdrew and gently closed the half-closed door.
She wasn't old-fashioned; she had seen everything her daughter and Yan Shao had been doing these past few days.
Moreover, Zizai has been in a very good mood lately. When asked, the little guy will chatter away, telling her things like, "Daddy and Mommy kissed again."
Children's reactions and feelings are always the most direct.
In Zizai's heart, no one can compare to Zhu Qianying's position.
So far, the only person who can make Zai Zai entrust his precious mother to him with such peace of mind is Yan Shao.
Of course, Chen Jing does not deny that blood ties also played a role in this.
But most importantly, Yan Shao's actions and intentions earned Zizai's approval.
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