Zhu Qianying could only pin her hopes on Uncle Yan's side. As for the matter at school, Zhu Qianying had not asked about it, because she knew that if there was any progress, Young Master Yan would definitely tell her on his own initiative.
Zhu Qianying's mind was almost entirely occupied by Zizai's matter. In the afternoon, Cheng Ye called and asked her why she was so panicked that day.
Clearly, it was Wang Chunsi who told him.
“It’s alright. Zizai has a high fever, so of course I have to rush back to take care of him. Also, if my mom calls you, just tell her I’ve finished my work and am on vacation.”
My mother and Cheng Ye have always had a good relationship, and they occasionally talk on the phone.
"Is Zizai very ill?" Cheng Ye was a smart man, and he immediately understood that Zhu Qianying was keeping Zizai's illness from Chen Jing.
"Yes, it is a little, but it's not a big deal. However, it is a bit contagious. You know my mom. If she finds out, she definitely won't let it go."
"Okay, I understand. If Aunt Jing calls in the next couple of days, I'll talk to her as you said." Cheng Ye was easily persuaded by Zhu Qianying.
"Okay, thank you."
"Shadow, do you really not need my help?"
Zhu Qianying glanced at the person who had been eyeing her ever since she answered the phone and said, "No need. Just hurry up and take care of your business in the US, then come back and take over your business."
The man's gaze grew increasingly sharp, and Zhu Qianying felt as if he were about to stare a hole through her face.
After exchanging a few perfunctory words with Cheng Ye, I quickly made a phone call.
Yan Shao watched her put the phone on the coffee table with a blank expression, then stared at her without saying a word.
Zhu Qianying originally wanted to ignore him and took out her iPad to search for some cases of hypnosis.
She felt increasingly uncomfortable under his gaze, and finally couldn't help but lift her eyelids to glance at him.
"What's wrong?"
Yan Shao tapped her chin on the phone she had placed on the coffee table, without saying a word.
Zhu Qianying pretended to be clueless, picked up the phone and handed it to him, "Do you want to make a call?"
Frankly, she didn't feel the need to explain herself when she made the phone call in front of him.
Besides, apart from a few lies about Zizai, what she just said to Cheng Ye was mostly about Ying Jewelry. Does that mean we can't even talk about business?
"I don't need it!" Yan Shao replied indifferently.
His dark, bright eyes stared straight at her, a gaze as if scrutinizing a criminal who had committed a heinous crime, making Zhu Qianying very uncomfortable and confused.
"If you have any questions or anything you want to say, just ask and say it directly."
At this time, Zhu Qianying didn't have the energy to argue with him, nor did she want to cause any unnecessary trouble.
"Are Mom and Cheng Ye very close?"
After holding back for a while, Yan Shao finally couldn't help but ask.
Zhu Qianying secretly rolled her eyes. Shouldn't this be something she'd been concerned about for a long time? What's the point of only caring about it now?
"We are indeed quite familiar with each other..."
How could they not be familiar? During the years she and Zizai stayed in the United States, Cheng Ye spent most of his holidays with her and her family.
That's why she felt so indebted to Cheng Ye.
Although, from the very beginning, she had made it clear to Cheng Ye that a relationship between them was impossible.
But Cheng Ye took meticulous care of her, Zizai, and her mother for years. At that time, Zhu Qianying often thought that perhaps Cheng Ye owed her too much in his past life, so he came to atone for his sins in this life.
Besides thinking this way, Zhu Qianying really couldn't think of a better reason to excuse herself, but even so, she still felt guilty.
Therefore, even though her studio is about to be established and her brand will soon be launched, she has already made up her mind that Ying Jewelry will always be the primary partner for all her designs.
"Could it be that you were so close to him that you once considered him your son-in-law?"
Yan Shao also felt that he was being quite unreasonable. Clearly, Zhu Qianying had already chosen him, and between him and Cheng Ye, it was obvious that Cheng Ye was his defeated opponent.
His current behavior can be described as extremely petty.
Even knowing this, he still couldn't control his thoughts or his tongue.
"Young Master Yan, I don't want to argue with you in this situation. In short, I can tell you that no matter how my mother viewed Cheng Ye in the past, my son and I have always been very clear about who he is."
Zizai will always only see him as Uncle Cheng. He is dependent on him, but they will never reach the level of father and son.
She only regarded him as her boss, mentor, and good friend. She trusted and relied on him, but never crossed any boundaries.
Yan Shao pursed his lips and remained silent.
It's unclear whether they agreed with her explanation or doubted it.
Zhu Qianying stared at him without blinking, and neither of them spoke.
In the end, Zhu Qianying was defeated.
She cursed inwardly, "What an awkward man!", got up, walked to his side, bent down, lifted his chin, and kissed his lips.
In matters of love and sex, Zhu Qianying is considered quite open-minded.
But her openness was actually of little use in front of Young Master Yan.
Because this man is used to being in control in matters of love and sex, including kissing.
After gradually figuring out his temperament, Zhu Qianying took the initiative less and less often.
Yan Shao, on the other hand, preferred to take the lead in those private matters between the two of them. For example, even though it was Zhu Qianying who took the initiative to kiss him, Yan Shao soon put his arm around her waist, lifted her onto his lap, and took the initiative, quickly regaining control.
This kiss was like dry wood meeting a raging fire; the two people, who had been suppressing their feelings for several days and had not had any intimate contact, were ignited by this intimate touch.
The kiss was so intense that both of them were burning with desire. When they reached their breaking point, Yan Shao whispered in Zhu Qianying's ear, "Baby, shall we go to the study?"
Zhu Qianying was completely controlled by her instincts and nodded subconsciously.
...
Zhu Qianying walked out of the study, supporting her back. The first thing she did was go back to the bedroom to check on Zizai.
Zizai was sleeping soundly, probably because the surrounding atmosphere was full of his parents' scent, so he could sleep peacefully even when his parents weren't around.
After an afternoon of exercise, Yan Shao and Zhu Qianying were able to release a lot of the negative energy that had been pent up inside them.
Right now, both Zhu Qianying and Yan Shao are in a much more relaxed mood than before.
And Zizai immediately sensed their feelings.
"Mommy, did you get a promotion?"
After Zizai finished his afternoon nap, Zhu Qianying helped him change his clothes, and he stared at Zhu Qianying and asked her a question.
"Who said that?" Zhu Qianying denied it outright.
"Look at you, always secretly smiling!" The little guy tugged at the corner of her lips.
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