Chapter 144 Liking someone is something you can strive for.
In the car, Qiao Xu nestled in Xu Si'an's arms, playing with the buttons on his shirt.
Xu Si'an closed his eyes, and Qiao Xu knew he wasn't asleep.
Both of them had something on their minds, but they didn't know how to express it.
Back in her familiar home, her small figure stood in the snow wearing only a thin long dress.
Seeing the car drive in, Nuonuo ran forward, and Chang Yi immediately slammed on the brakes, cursing under his breath, but after rolling down the window, he only glared at her.
Qiao Xu opened the car door and was immediately embraced by the little girl.
"Sister Qiao, you're finally back."
Her nose was already red from the cold in the snow, and now she looked even more pitiful as she cried.
Qiao Xu wiped away her tears: "Don't cry, I'm fine. But you, your face has gotten so thin in just a few days."
"Did you not eat your food properly?"
Aunt Wang came out of the house: "You're finally back. The little girl couldn't be coaxed when she didn't see you."
Qiao Xu led the person into the house, and Xu Si'an got out of the car, looking helpless.
"Could you be any more useless? You can't even handle a little girl."
Chang Yi's lips twitched: "If you're so capable, then you do it."
Xu Si'an chuckled: "I'm sure I can do it, but what about you? Can you do it?"
Chang Yi was too lazy to talk to him, so he picked up his luggage and went inside.
Xu Si'an leaned against the car door, lit a cigarette, but didn't smoke it, just letting it burn out.
The little girl on the sofa was crying and sniffling. Xu Si'an wiped the smell of cigarette smoke off his fingers before going inside.
"If you keep crying, my house will be flooded."
"Honey, I'm going upstairs to take a shower."
Qiao Xu nodded, comforting the little girl: "Alright, Nuonuo, no need to apologize, it's not your fault."
"Besides, you've apologized many times already, and I accept it."
Remembering that Tong Xi had said she would be coming in a couple of days, Qiao Xu told Aunt Wang to tidy up the small building when she had time, as she had already ordered a new bed and quilt to be delivered.
In the bedroom, Xu Si'an stood on the balcony making a phone call.
Qiao Xu walked behind him and hugged his waist. The man stretched out his arms and pulled her into his embrace.
"Luckily, my Qiaoqiao isn't a crybaby."
Qiao Xu smiled, her vision blurred with tears: "Who said I don't like to cry? All girls like to cry."
"Senior brother, contact me again if you have any news."
He hung up the phone and pinned her against the balcony railing: "Baby, you can cry in my arms, sit on me, lie in my arms and cry, but you're not allowed to hide away and cry alone."
"Even if the sky falls, I'm tall, I'll hold it up for you."
"Qiao Xu, I will definitely protect you from now on."
"I'm sorry, it's my fault..."
Qiao Xu covered his mouth: "You're very good, A Si, you've found me again."
Xu Si'an lowered his head and kissed her, his forehead touching hers.
"I'm so afraid I won't be able to find you."
After returning home, all his emotions subsided, and the 1.8-meter-tall man's shoulders trembled uncontrollably.
Qiao Xu nudged his shoulder: "I smell like disinfectant."
In the bathroom, Xu Si'an, with red eyes, pinned her against the wall. Qiao Xu stepped on his instep, stood on tiptoe, and kissed him.
Hot water from the showerhead slid down my cheeks—a simple, silent kiss.
They don't need to say anything; they are the people who understand each other best in the world.
Downstairs, Ye Mengmeng looked at the dolls in the living room, feeling somewhat uneasy.
"Hello, are you looking for Sister Qiao? I'll go upstairs and call her for you."
She tossed her phone to Chang Yi: "Brother Yi, I'm about to die, please save me!"
Chang Yi called out to Ye Mengmeng while playing the game.
"Mengmeng, have you eaten?"
Ye Mengmeng shook her head; she hadn't seen Chang Yi for a long time.
She came today not only to give Qiao Xu the Christmas gift she hadn't had time to give him recently, but also because she wanted to see him.
I have something to say to him.
"Not yet, Ayi, is she Sister Qiao's sister?"
Chang Yi nestled on the sofa, engrossed in playing games, but would start nagging him after losing for a while.
"no."
On the stairs, the little girl lifted her skirt and ran down.
Chang Yi said sternly, "Don't run, you'll have a lot to cry about if you fall."
Ye Mengmeng's expression froze; she appeared serious, but her words were full of doting affection.
"Sister Qiao will be coming downstairs soon."
After saying that, Qiao Xu came downstairs in her home clothes, carrying a set of skincare products, which was a gift that she had prepared for her some time ago.
"Mengmeng, have you had dinner? Stay and eat with us."
Ye Mengmeng shook her head: "Sister Qiao."
"I was too busy last time to give you your Christmas present."
Qiao Xu accepted the gift, thanked her, and handed her the skincare products, saying, "It's okay, I just got home."
Ye Mengmeng used to be exposed to the wind and rain at the beach, so her skin wasn't in very good condition. Qiao Xu recommended a lot of skincare products, and she finally found one that was suitable for the young girl.
She saved Xu Si'an and Chang Yi's lives, and Qiao Xu also liked her and treated her like family.
Inside the box was a stackable pearl necklace.
"Wow, Sister Qiao, this is so pretty! Brother Yi, I want one, please buy me one."
Chang Yi put down his phone: "Mengmeng made this herself. You can ask her to make one for you."
Qiao Xu saw the emotions in Ye Mengmeng's eyes.
"Nono, this is Mengmeng. She's very skilled; she can make pearl jewelry. You should visit her shop another day, and I'll buy it for you."
The doll had been used to seeing gemstones since she was little, so those were just glass beads in her eyes, not as attractive as pearls.
"Sister Mengmeng, you're so amazing! Could you teach me how to make a pearl necklace sometime?"
The little girl is curious about everything.
She was so cute that Ye Mengmeng couldn't bear to refuse her.
"good."
"Sister Qiao, I have something to do at the shop, so I'll be going now."
Qiao Xu stopped her: "It's time for dinner. Eat before you go. How have you been lately, Auntie?"
"It's great, Mom is helping out at the store now."
Because Qiao Xu came home, Yangwa was very busy at the dinner table, wanting to eat and talk at the same time.
Chang Yi picked up a shrimp ball and stuffed it into her mouth: "You're not allowed to talk while you're eating."
Nuonuo smacked her lips and said, "Brother Yi, you're so annoying. I do that all the time too."
Ye Mengmeng watched their interaction with a sense of utter disbelief.
She knew she wasn't good enough for him.
But Mom is right, if you like someone, you can try to win them over.
After the meal, Ye Mengmeng prepared to leave: "Ayi, it's getting dark and cold outside, why don't you take Mengmeng home?"
Chang Yi had no objections and took the car keys: "Let's go, I'll take you home."
Ye Mengmeng stood up: "Then, Sister Qiao, Brother Xu, I'll be going now."
"Nono, come to the shop another day and I'll teach you how to open a pearl oyster."
Who wouldn't love such an approachable princess?
She never imagined that she would see a princess from a fairy tale in her lifetime.
I'm so envious.
But it was just envy.
In the car, Ye Mengmeng sat in the passenger seat, looking at the boy's profile.
He stared straight ahead, his black, tousled hair falling across his forehead, his features sharp and handsome, and the scar on his cheek had faded considerably.
Why are you staring at me?
Chang Yi's voice startled Ye Mengmeng.
She coughed lightly and asked the question that had been on her mind: "Ayi, is Nuonuo your girlfriend?"
"Don't rush, calm down, Qiaoqiao will be fine soon. There will be plenty of bickering, and the story will unfold step by step. Everyone will have their own ending."
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