Chapter 208 A Lie of Kindness
Then, didn't the person on the other end of the video hear everything they just said?
Yu Li was so embarrassed she almost dug out enough money to fill a three-bedroom apartment, but Qi Chenyan remained completely calm, as if nothing had happened.
"Don't worry, they're all colleagues from the General Office, they won't spread it."
They were colleagues that Qi Chenyan saw every day, making it even more awkward!
Before Yu Li could speak, another cough came from the other end of the computer: "Shen Yan really doesn't treat us like outsiders. He dares to say all sorts of private things to outsiders."
Yu Li covered her face, feeling too ashamed to face anyone.
Qi Chenyan whispered to Yu Li, "The person who just spoke was my teacher. Don't overthink it; he was just joking."
How could nothing be wrong? Qi Chenyan's teacher is none other than Deng Bailing's husband, Tang Zhongyi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs!
At the end of the previous interview, Yu Li made an appointment with Deng Bailing to visit her in a couple of days when she had time.
As a result, late at night, she pulled Qi Chenyan to touch her pregnant belly, and the young couple's private conversation was overheard by others.
It's one thing to ignore the others, but this person is Qi Chenyan's teacher, and Yu Li will have to visit him in person later. How can she possibly have the face to do that?
"I'm not talking to you anymore!"
Yu Li could only stomp her feet in embarrassment, cover her face, and run away.
Qi Chenyan could only remind her from behind, "Lili, don't run too fast."
"You go about your business, don't follow me!"
The computer is still on. If Qi Chenyan runs off with his wife like this, wouldn't the whole office know tomorrow that he's a henpecked husband who forgets all about work when he's with his wife?
This didn't bother Qi Chenyan much; it was mainly Yu Li who was shy.
Having finally seen Qi Chenyan in the video again, the others naturally dared not tease this promising Director Qi.
Tang Zhongyi laughed twice: "After all these years, this is the first time I've seen you change your expression like this, looking so nervous. Aren't you going to try to appease your wife? Aren't you afraid she won't let you into the room tonight?"
“Lili isn’t unreasonable.”
Qi Chenyan replied, then added, "You can joke around freely in front of me, but I hope you won't mention this little accident in front of Lili."
Tang Zhongyi felt his old teeth were about to fall out from the sourness, and clicked his tongue, saying, "I haven't even said anything yet, and you're already starting to defend me?"
Qi Chenyan casually retorted, "If I don't protect my wife, am I supposed to protect outsiders?"
A single sentence was the decisive blow.
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After the video conference ended, Qi Chenyan returned to the master bedroom.
As soon as he pushed the door open, Qi Chenyan saw a shadow flash across the bed, followed by a sudden yank of the blanket up, curling himself up like a worm.
If you pretend you're not being seen, you won't feel ashamed.
Qi Chenyan chuckled softly and walked over slowly.
As he sat down on the edge of the bed, Qi Chenyan first stretched out a large hand and placed it on the quilt, following the lower limit of the bed.
She asked gently, "Lili, is your hair dry?"
A muffled sound came from under the covers: "Done, done."
"Don't suffocate. Please lift the blanket. I already told the teachers, but they didn't hear anything and therefore didn't see anything."
Of course, I didn't see it, since the computer was facing the window, not the door.
Yu Li slowly emerged from under the covers, her long, smooth, black hair slightly frizzy from static electricity from being under the covers.
Qi Chenyan was immediately charmed by his wife's cuteness. He reached out and patted her head, gently smoothing down her bristling hair.
Upon touching it, I found that the ends of my hair were still a little damp and hadn't been completely dried.
"Your hair is still a little damp. If you sleep like this, your scalp will easily become itchy, and those with weaker constitutions are more prone to catching a cold. Let me dry it for you."
Yu Li didn't feel anything. She was very casual at the moment. In the past, when she was blow-drying her hair, she would just touch it and think it was about right.
However, she can't be so carefree now, since she's pregnant. If she catches a cold and can't take medicine, she'll suffer a lot.
So she obediently sat up again, crossed her legs, and followed Qi Chenyan's movements with her eyes.
"Really? You're not kidding me, are you?"
Qi Chenyan plugged in the power cord, first tested the temperature of the blower, and then skillfully began to blow-dry his wife's hair.
"Of course, when have I ever lied to you?"
Yu Li tilted her head and puffed out her cheeks, "You managed to fool me today."
Qi Chenyan said without batting an eye, "A white lie doesn't count as a lie."
As expected of someone praised by foreign media for their sharp tongue, Yu Li couldn't stand him and resorted to cheating.
"I don't care, I'm right, and if you contradict me, it means you don't acknowledge me!"
Qi Chenyan, with his good temper, echoed his wife: "It was my attitude that was wrong. I sincerely apologize to Miss Yu Li. Miss Yu, are you willing to give me a chance to make amends?"
Yu Li reluctantly gave him a chance to reform himself.
After making sure her hair was dry, Qi Chenyan put away the hairdryer, turned around, and naturally kissed her forehead as he bent down.
"You go to sleep first, I'm going to take a shower."
Yu Li's face flushed instantly, but seeing how readily Qi Chenyan complied, and considering that they had kissed each other on the forehead before, she decided to give him a kiss.
If she gets shy even when kissed on the forehead, wouldn't that be incredibly embarrassing for her?
So she forced herself to remain calm, hummed in agreement, and lay back down.
She didn't stop until she heard the bathroom door close, then she covered her forehead and rolled around on the bed.
Oh dear, I'm so embarrassed!
When Qi Chenyan came out after taking a bath, he immediately saw that his wife was already sleeping peacefully.
Both hands were exposed, her face was turned to the side, half of her face was sunk into the pillow, and her cheeks were rosy from sleep.
Qi Chenyan tiptoed to the bedside and gently placed her hands under the covers to keep them warm.
He went around to the other side, turned off the light, and lay down. The person next to him turned over and, very naturally and skillfully, pressed against him.
The first time they shared a bed, Qi Chenyan noticed a peculiar way his wife slept.
That means if there's someone else in bed, she'll unconsciously snuggle up to them while she's asleep.
When they weren't very familiar with each other at first, Qi Chenyan would slowly put the person back.
Later, as soon as Yu Li came close, Qi Chenyan skillfully and naturally reached out and put his arm around her waist, pulling her even closer to his embrace.
Yu Li's shower gel was kept in the bathroom, and Qi Chenyan smelled it out of curiosity.
But he always felt that his wife's fragrance was far more alluring than the scent left by the shower gel.
In the darkness of night, he kissed Yu Li on the top of her head.
His large hand unconsciously landed on her lower abdomen.
That place could be clearly felt; it belonged to a small life, to his bloodline with Yu Li.
Sweet dreams, Pear.
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