After Xie Jingbei watched her hang up the phone, he walked towards her from the doorway: "I came out to get something and saw you on the phone, so I didn't come closer. Did I scare you?"
Wen Shuqiao shook her head: "No, do you have a lot of stuff? I can help you."
Xie Jingbei smiled gently: "No need, they are just some of An'an's toys. I left them with me before, and I brought them back for him today."
"Okay," Wen Shuqiao said, "I'll go in first."
Xie Jingbei hummed in response, and Wen Shuqiao passed him and prepared to go inside, but after taking only two steps, she heard Xie Jingbei say, "Shuqiao, I'd like to trouble you."
Wen Shuqiao turned around, and Xie Jingbei said somewhat embarrassedly, "I just remembered that I bought something else. Thank you for your help."
“Okay.” Wen Shuqiao walked towards him: “It’s nothing, not a hassle.”
Xie Jingbei's car was parked at the door. The two walked over, opened the trunk, and Wen Shuqiao saw that it was more than just a little stuff. The trunk was already packed full, and there was also a large bear that was almost a meter long.
Xie Jingbei handed her two bags of toys: "Thank you."
Wen Shuqiao took it and lifted it with one hand, while Xie Jingbei picked up a foam box with one hand, thinking about how to carry the big bear from the trunk all at once.
This is the bear that An'an hugs to sleep with at night, and his sister specifically urged him to return it.
Wen Shuqiao stepped forward: "Let me do it."
She lifted the bear by the neck with one hand. It looked quite big, but it wasn't heavy. She even checked it to make sure it hadn't hit the ground before turning to Xie Jingbei and saying, "Let's go."
After saying that, she picked up the bear and the toy and walked away happily.
Xie Jingbei stared at her retreating figure for a moment, then quickly closed the trunk and followed her. He said, "Put the bear on the styrofoam box, I'll take it inside."
Wen Shuqiao didn't even glance at him, focusing intently on the road: "It's okay, it's hard for you to carry the suitcase, this isn't heavy either."
Xie Jingbei blinked: "Really... thank you for your trouble."
"You're welcome," Wen Shuqiao said. "I troubled you last time, so it's only fair to return the favor. There's no need to keep thanking me."
Last time?
Xie Jingbei lagged behind her by a step, and it took him two seconds to realize that Wen Shuqiao was referring to their chance encounter last time, when he gave her a ride to his studio.
Wen Shuqiao had already bought him a cup of coffee to thank him that day.
Xie Jingbei's gaze fell on her. He had been busy lately and hadn't been to the studio much, but he had still heard about Wen Shuqiao. She was talented, learned quickly, and was very low-key and humble.
Now it seems we should add "enthusiastic" to that description.
After all, it's rare for a girl to just grab a bear by the neck with one hand and walk away without saying a word.
Xie Jingbei pursed his lips and walked into the living room one after the other.
Wen Shuqiao had already handed the bear to the nanny, and the toy was placed on the coffee table.
Can Can was a little absent-minded after Wen Shuqiao went to answer the phone. When she saw her aunt come back, she came over and hugged her while holding a toy.
Wen Shuqiao touched his cheek: "What's wrong?"
Can Can looked up, smiled sweetly, and whispered, "I miss you, Auntie."
Wen Shuqiao pinched his cheek instead: "Go play."
Can Can was actually a little tired of playing. There were too many other children, and his toys were taken away from him after he had only played with them for a short while.
However, he wasn't angry. He had many of An'an's toys, but he still felt it was more fun at home.
An'an came over at this moment, and he was having a great time: "Come on, Can Can, how about we go to the backyard to play Eagle Catches Chicks? I'll be the mother hen and protect you."
Eagle Catches Chicks?
Can Can had seen other children play at the orphanage before, but he was too young and no one played with him.
After hesitating for a moment, he nodded and then looked up and asked, "Auntie, are you going to play?"
"Your auntie is waiting for you here," Wen Shuqiao said. "Go play with An'an."
"Alright then." Can Can finally let go of Wen Shu Qiao.
An'an took his hand and waved to the other children. The other children came over one after another and went to the backyard under An'an's guidance.
Can Can took a couple of steps, but couldn't help turning back to look at his aunt. Only after confirming that his aunt was watching him did he feel at ease and go to play with An An.
After Xie Jingbei put his things away, he approached her and asked, "So the little kid that An'an keeps talking about is your child?"
Wen Shuqiao smiled and said, "Yes, they are good friends."
"Sit down for a while. There's a nanny and surveillance cameras in the backyard, so nothing will happen." Xie Jingbei turned his gaze to her.
Wen Shuqiao nodded and followed him to sit down on the sofa.
Including her today, there are at least ten parents.
Wen Shuqiao found a corner seat and sat down. As soon as she sat down, she heard someone ask, "Shuqiao, what do you do?"
Wen Shuqiao looked at the person who asked the question and answered truthfully, "I'm currently learning photography."
"Your photography skills are great! I remember Mr. Xie also studied photography? My niece wanted to book a photoshoot with you the other day, but she couldn't get a chance."
Xie Jingbei chimed in, "We've been quite busy lately, with our schedule booked until next September. Our studio also has many excellent photographers; you can let your niece take a look."
"Oh dear, of course I still want you to take the photos, Mr. Xie. Let me know when you have some free time so I can book them first."
Wen Shuqiao breathed a slight sigh of relief; it seemed that this was just an excuse to drag Xie Jingbei into the matter.
That's fine, Wen Shuqiao is still not used to this kind of social interaction.
She sat quietly in the corner, holding her hot water, listening half-heartedly. They were talking about work, which didn't interest her much; in fact, it was quite soporific.
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