Children in orphanages have less contact with the outside world and are relatively more innocent.
Everything Lele knew came either from the volunteers or from stories Dean Chen told them.
Zhou Jingming's smile widened. "Yes, I'll have Sister Xi'er give you a little sister in the future."
Most children would be happy to hear such words, but Lele lowered her head and pouted.
If Sister Xi'er has her own child in the future, will she stop liking her?
"Why are you unhappy?" Zhou Jingming gently pinched Lele's cheek. The little guy was chubby and had delicate features, just like a porcelain doll.
The child, unable to hide her thoughts, whispered, "If the big brother has a baby, will he still come to visit Lele?"
Zhou Jingming assured him, "Of course we will. How about I and Sister Xi'er bring Lele home together?"
"Really?" Lele's eyes lit up with anticipation.
Zhou Jingming gently stroked her hair, just like a good father. "Of course, when has your older brother ever told a lie?"
"If Lele doesn't believe me, let's pinky swear."
The little guy nodded, stretched out his little hand, and hooked his little finger with Zhou Jingming's.
Zhou Jingming's gaze remained fixed on the pretty girl, and he had no idea what the three of them were talking about. She would occasionally cover her mouth and laugh.
Lele followed his gaze and whispered in his ear, "Big brother is my husband, why do you always secretly look at your wife?"
Every time Sister Xi'er comes to the orphanage, the older brother will come too.
But the older brother is so strange. He always hides behind her and secretly watches Sister Xi'er. He also tells her not to tell Sister Xi'er about his existence.
Lele didn't understand. Did adults also like to play hide-and-seek?
"Because, big brother's secret can't be known by sister Xi'er." Zhou Jingming looked away, only because Su Xi was looking in his direction.
Three years ago, Su Xi helped the orphanage and then adopted Lele.
After learning the news, Zhou Jingming also began sponsoring the orphanage.
Since then, he would appear behind Su Xi every time she came to the orphanage.
Su Xi never discovered his existence.
This charity event held by the orphanage was also organized by Zhou Jingming. He had long guessed that Director Chen would approach Su Xi.
Only this woman is qualified to be an ambassador.
"Big brother, what secret do you have? Can you tell Lele? Lele promises not to tell Sister Xi'er." Curiosity is a child's nature, and Lele is no exception.
Zhou Jingming slightly curled his thin lips, "Actually, big brother has liked Sister Xi'er for eighteen years."
He's liked it ever since he was old enough to understand.
Childhood liking might simply be liking a person.
The liking that comes after one grows up means wanting to truly possess her.
That night wasn't an accident; Su Rou had tampered with the drinks, and someone had already informed him immediately.
But after enduring so many years, he could no longer hold back.
Call him despicable or ruthless, it doesn't matter.
He loves her.
Regardless of whether she likes Lin Ye or not, he wants to have her.
"What does 'like' mean?" Lele didn't understand.
Zhou Jingming patiently explained, "Liking someone means wanting to be with her and truly make her belong to you. Lele will understand when she grows up."
"However, Lele must keep what her big brother said today a secret, otherwise Sister Xi'er will be angry."
Lele made a shushing gesture, "Okay, big brother."
Su Xi had no idea what Zhou Jingming and Lele were talking about, and she was somewhat surprised to see the two of them getting along so well.
I thought Zhou Jingming was good at charming women, but I didn't expect him to have a knack for taking care of children as well.
That scoundrel of a man sleeps with girls of all ages.
After chatting briefly with Xiaomei, the children gradually arrived. Su Xi, worried about delaying Xiaomei's class, promptly ended the conversation and left the classroom.
"Lele, it's time for class." Su Xi waved to Lele.
Lele said she was coming, then winked at Zhou Jingming and quickly ran into the classroom.
As class began, Su Xi stood at the door watching Xiao Mei interact with the children, a smile spreading across her face.
Kind people deserve to be rewarded.
With Xiaomei working so hard, her life should be brilliant and colorful.
What are you thinking about?
Zhou Jingming leaned in from behind and stood beside her.
“I’m thinking… Zhou Shao is good at taking care of children, he will definitely be a good father in the future.”
"Then will you have one for me?"
He gently put his arm around her and unexpectedly whispered in her ear.
Su Xi was worried that if the child saw them, it would have a bad influence, so she pulled the man away quickly, saying, "I'm afraid you'll regret it if I have a baby."
"Won't."
Zhou Jingming's tone was somewhat serious, "You said it yourself, I will be a good father."
It was just something to comfort her, Su Xi laughed it off. "Once you have a child, you'll have ties to the family. It won't be so easy for you to get away later. Husband, you should be careful with your words."
Their relationship is purely physical, not emotional; there's no future in it.
Su Rou is right. Once Zhou Jingming gets tired of her, he might bring up divorce.
This game is all about having fun; whoever takes it seriously first loses.
Zhou Jingming's face darkened.
They've only been married a short time, and she's already thinking about breaking up?
“We get along quite well, and it would be nice to live like this for the rest of our lives,” Zhou Jingming said casually, but no one noticed that Xia’s hand, which was in his pocket, was clenched into a fist.
Su Xi actually thought it was pretty good too. Games between adults are just about getting what you need, and as long as everyone's happy, that's all that matters.
Although her marriage to Zhou Jingming was a transaction, it not only saved her a lot of trouble, but also added more fun to her life.
"You still want to spend your whole life with me? Don't you want those wildflowers outside?" Su Xi teased with a laugh.
"How can wildflowers compare to you?"
Zhou Jingming pinched her cheek as punishment and said ambiguously, "By the way, Lele just secretly told me a secret."
"What?"
Su Xi was even more surprised. Lele had only just met Zhou Jingming, yet she was already sharing things with him?
"She said that Sister Xi'er likes me." As if unintentionally, his lips brushed against Su Xi's earlobe, bringing a wave of heat that was extremely alluring.
Su Xi couldn't help but shudder, almost collapsing into his arms, "I like you, how could this be..."
possible.
It's unbelievable! Recently, she reacted so strongly to Zhou Jingming's casual flirting.
That scoundrel is quite cunning; he actually used the child as a shield and deliberately provoked her.
Do you like him?
Unless she truly has masochistic tendencies, she wouldn't fall for a playboy and patiently wait for him to turn back.
Although she didn't finish her sentence, Zhou Jingming knew the answer just by looking at her expression.
I don't like him.
She was just playing along with him.
She really does like Lin Ye.
Zhou Jingming felt a pang in his heart, and his expression turned quite cold.
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