Chapter 65 When did he get replaced by a dog?
After leaving the old house, Lu Jinyuan drove home and passed by a dessert shop. Remembering that Jiang Qingying had said she really liked the mango mousse cake at this shop, he told the driver to stop and got out to buy one.
When he was carrying the cake home, Gou Dan came running up to him, smelled the sweet and sour scent of mango in his hand, and barked at him.
"It's not for you."
Dog Egg bared his teeth, expressing his displeasure.
Where's your mom?
Dog Egg turned its head towards the stairs, and Lu Jinyuan knew what it meant. While changing his shoes, he carefully protected the cake in his hand.
Aunt Mei came over and said, "Madam just finished eating and is taking a nap in the bedroom now."
Lu Jinyuan hummed in agreement, changed his shoes, and handed the cake to Aunt Mei, saying, "Please put the cake in the refrigerator for me."
Aunt Mei took it, glanced at it, and smiled with satisfaction: "Madam loves mango mousse the most. She'll be happy when she wakes up."
"How was her lunch?" Lu Jinyuan asked.
"It's alright. The nutritionist changed to a different diet plan. My wife ate some at noon and didn't vomit anymore."
"That's good." Lu Jinyuan was relieved. "I'll go upstairs now."
Gou Dan wanted to follow him upstairs, but Lu Jinyuan stopped him.
Go back to your doghouse and sleep.
Dog Egg: ......
Lu Jinyuan went upstairs, thinking Jiang Qingying was asleep, so he entered the bedroom with light steps, afraid of waking her up, only to find her leaning against the bed reading a book.
"Why aren't you taking a nap?"
Jiang Qingying looked up and saw him, surprised for a moment, "Why are you back already?"
"I came back after I finished explaining things." Lu Jinyuan sat down on the edge of the bed and observed her complexion, which was a little better than in the morning.
"Did Grandpa and Grandma say anything?"
"What can I say?" Lu Jinyuan laughed. "You're the most protected person in the family right now. Who would dare call you anything?"
Jiang Qingying narrowed her eyes and said doubtfully, "I don't think so."
Lu Jinyuan's expression changed slightly, and he frowned as he asked, "Who told you what?"
"Really?" Jiang Qingying laughed, finding it both coincidental and somewhat amusing. "I just said it offhand."
Lu Jinyuan lowered his eyes, got up and went to the dressing room to change his clothes.
It's clear they don't intend to reveal this matter.
But Jiang Qingying was curious.
She threw back the blanket covering her legs, walked barefoot into the walk-in closet, leaned against the door, and asked leisurely, "What did your old fogies say about me?"
Lu Jinyuan took off his coat, noticed her bare feet, and his expression was not good. He quickly walked over, picked her up, and then turned around and took two steps to put her on the sofa in the dressing room.
He gently scolded her, "You're not even wearing shoes."
Jiang Qingying crossed her legs, not taking his words to heart. The room was heated, and she was wearing thick socks; he was making a mountain out of a molehill.
"Speak quickly, don't try to evade my questions."
Lu Jinyuan sighed helplessly. While changing his clothes, he told her what had happened at the old house. He then comforted her, saying, "Don't listen to what those people say, and don't pay any attention to them."
Jiang Qingying chuckled lightly, not taking it to heart. Instead, she complained, "Sometimes I really feel like your family's old antiques are from ancient times, or maybe the reform and opening up didn't change them."
Lu Jinyuan was amused. After changing his clothes, he approached her and said, "If you don't want to see us in the future, then we should go less often."
Jiang Qingying nodded. "Did you fight back for me?"
Lu Jinyuan: "Of course."
Jiang Qingying: "How did you retort?"
Lu Jinyuan paused slightly and briefly recounted what he had said, which made Jiang Qingying laugh so hard she almost fell over on the sofa.
She gave him a thumbs up, saying, "Well done, you have some of my style."
Lu Jinyuan gave a fake smile.
Jiang Qingying opened her arms and commanded him, "Carry me back."
Lu Jinyuan picked her up face to face and carried her towards the bed.
Jiang Qingying rested her chin on his shoulder, her head bobbing up and down as she spoke, "Are you busy this afternoon?"
Lu Jinyuan: "There are a few documents that need to be processed."
Jiang Qingying rolled her eyes. This crazy man, he still has work to do even on his annual leave.
Lu Jinyuan put her on the bed, covered her with the blanket, and when she didn't say anything, he asked, "What's wrong?"
Jiang Qingying glanced at him and said, "I originally wanted you to come with me to the movies, but you're busy. So I'll go find Gou Dan instead."
The basement level of the house is a recreational area with a gym, a movie theater, and a karaoke room. Aside from the gym, the other two aren't used very often. However, Jiang Qingying has been frequently visiting the movie theater these past few days. Since it's a holiday and the winter weather is freezing, she can't go out and has to find things to do to pass the time.
Lu Jinyuan was not happy when he heard the second half of the sentence. When did he get replaced by a dog?
"I'll watch it with you."
"Weren't you supposed to be processing documents?"
"We'll deal with it tonight."
Jiang Qingying observed his expression, then chuckled to herself, "Alright."
Lu Jinyuan tucked her into the blankets, his hand resting on her lower abdomen. "I bought your favorite mango mousse on the way back. I'll give it to you after your afternoon nap."
Jiang Qingying's taste buds recalled that sweet and sour flavor, and she was so tempted that she obediently went to sleep.
Jiang Qingying took a nap until almost three o'clock. When she got up, only Gou Dan was by her bedside. Gou Dan was sleeping on her slippers. She stared at him blankly for a few moments.
Dog Egg must have sensed her movement, because it immediately got up and wagged its tail at her.
Jiang Qingying patted its head. "How did you get in?"
Dog Egg blinked.
"Did your dad let you in?"
Dog Egg let out a howl.
"Did you come here to keep me company?"
Dog Egg spun around happily.
Jiang Qingying laughed out loud.
Dog Egg can go anywhere in the house except the bedroom, yet Lu Jinyuan actually allowed it into the bedroom—it's like the sun has risen in the west.
Jiang Qingying put on her coat, picked up the dog, and went to the study. When she opened the door, she saw Lu Jinyuan in a video conference.
Lu Jinyuan looked up at her, the sternness that usually characterized his work vanished from his brows, and he said softly, "Wait for me for twenty minutes."
Jiang Qingying nodded and didn't disturb his work any further.
As I went downstairs, I said something to my dog, Egg, that could ease the tension between us.
"Your dad works really hard to earn money to support the family."
Dog Egg: ......
"He bought all your snacks with his money."
Dog Egg: ......
Dog Egg drooped his ears and ignored what he was saying.
Jiang Qingying sighed.
There's no way to persuade them.
She carried Gou Dan to the movie room on the basement level. Lu Jinyuan must have given prior instructions, because the movie room was already equipped and heated. As soon as she entered, she was greeted by the warm, fragrant air.
The design of the movie room is not much different from the VIP rooms in the cinema, except that there are relatively fewer seats. However, the sofa at home is larger, and you can turn the sofa into a bed by pressing a button on the remote control.
She played the movie she had chosen earlier, and Gou Dan lay beside her, watching intently regardless of whether it understood the film or not.
Twenty minutes into the movie, Lu Jinyuan appeared as promised, carrying a mango mousse.
Jiang Qingying had almost forgotten about this. She took the mango mousse from his hand and happily ate it.
Lu Jinyuan glanced at Gou Dan, who was lying on her left, seemingly casually. Gou Dan saw him too and quickly rested his head on Jiang Qingying's lap, as if to assert his ownership.
Lu Jinyuan held Jiang Qingying in his arms and asked with a half-smile, "Is it delicious?"
Jiang Qingying's lips curled up slightly.
She saw the silent battle between humans and dogs, and inwardly laughed at them: childish.
"It's delicious." Jiang Qingying scooped up a spoonful and held it to his lips. "Try it."
Lu Jinyuan lowered his head and ate the mousse she fed him. The mango flavor was strong, and the mousse had a delicate and creamy texture, but he didn't really like desserts and only commented, "It's alright."
Jiang Qingying knew his preferences and didn't force him.
The mango mousse wasn't a large portion, and she finished it in a few bites. She straightened up and put the cup on the table. As her back touched the sofa again, the man next to her turned her shoulder.
She looked up and met a pair of deep, bright eyes. A crisp, cool scent of fir trees filled her nostrils, dominating her breath. Before she could ask anything, a warm kiss landed on her.
This was accompanied by the phrase, "Let me taste it again."
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