Chapter 63 He is indeed very handsome, but you don't need to...
Chapter Sixty-Three
Ji Zhi Qiu's heart skipped a beat, and she subconsciously asked, "What are the two characters in your name?"
"What will I do in my remaining years? I'll just relax and enjoy the peace."
"..." It's just a coincidence that the two words are exactly the same.
Ji Zhi Qiu opened and closed his mouth, swallowing the question that was on the tip of his tongue.
Asking these questions right after meeting him seems like an attempt to get close to him, and it's also quite presumptuous. Besides, he's unwilling to bring up these matters in front of the camera, fearing the risk of being exposed.
As Ji Zhi Qiu hesitated, Lu Yu Nian spoke up, "I'm a new guest. What are you doing here?"
Ji Zhi Qiu then remembered the important matter and awkwardly touched her hair. "I came to see... which routes lead to the beach. The scenery here is quite nice, right here... hahaha."
[Stop hiding it, you're just lost and waiting for the kids to pick you up. *winking emoji*]
[Is this the new guest on the show? Ahhh, he's so handsome!]
[Judging from the introduction, she's an ordinary person. Wow, are ordinary people now more attractive than celebrities?!]
[What's going on? He just met me and he's already doing that cheek-touching move, it's like something out of an idol drama.]
Ji Zhi Qiu's evasive eyes and reddened ear tips betrayed him, but he was not exposed. Instead, he received a soft laugh.
"Do you want to wander around the area a bit more?" Lu Yu Nian asked casually. "I'm also going to your shop anyway, do you want to come back together?"
Ji Zhi Qiu was eager to do so and readily agreed.
But Ji Yanyan was fast asleep, like a freshly baked glutinous rice ball, which Ji Zhi Qiu had been kneading and flattening, but she refused to open her eyes, her cheeks still flushed.
Seeing how adorable he was, Ji Zhi Qiu couldn't bring herself to hurt him, so she simply picked up the little chubby boy and lifted him up by his bottom.
"let's go."
"good."
The two walked side by side, and the atmosphere quieted down. Just as Ji Zhi Qiu was subconsciously looking for a topic to talk about, Lu Yu Nian spoke up, "What should I call you?"
“My friends call me Zhi Qiu or Qiu Qiu,” Ji Zhi Qiu replied.
Lu Yu-nian did not choose from them. "Then, Boss Qiu, what is the future business direction of your shop? Do you need any help?"
Ji Zhi Qiu still remembered the rules the director explained: this new guest could be hired by them, and they would have to pay them silver coins every day.
Hearing this, Ji Zhi Qiu's greedy side immediately kicked in, and he asked warily, "How much do you earn in a day?"
Ji Zhi Qiu looked like a small animal that had just heard the wind rustling through the grass; one ear was still drooping obediently, while the other was alertly perked up.
Lu Yu Nian pondered for a moment: "It depends on the daily workload. If the workload is relatively light, one silver coin is sufficient per day."
Their turnover can also be exchanged for silver coins, and as long as they earn a lot every day, the expense of one silver coin is nothing.
Since he was the only adult in the family, Ji Zhi Qiu was worried that she wouldn't be able to handle everything. She wanted to win Lu Yu Nian over in advance. "Our store's planning is correct and forward-looking. We've also considered many issues. But the store has just opened, so I hope you can understand. The money is indeed not much. Let's work together for the first day. After we develop better and better, we will definitely give you a raise. I'm always very generous, trust me!"
Ji Zhi Qiu became more and more enthusiastic as he spoke, as if he could already see the day when he would achieve great things and win the praise of all the tourists.
But he didn't receive a response. When he turned around, he met Lu Yu Nian's gaze: "Is Boss Qiu just making empty promises to me?"
Ji Zhi Qiu: "..."
He gave a dry laugh. "I'm just making empty promises to myself."
“It’s okay. We’ll officially open for business tomorrow. I can try it out for one day first.” Lu Yu Nian compromised.
Ji Zhi Qiu's eyes widened slowly. "What do you mean? You're not getting paid on the first day?"
"The salary during the internship period can be lower."
Ji Zhi Qiu readily agreed, "Our employee benefits are excellent, including meals and accommodation. We'll reserve a room for you upstairs."
“Okay.” Lu Yu Nian thanked him formally.
They had already walked a short distance, but the sand under their feet was too soft, and they often found themselves with one foot in the deep sand and the other in the shallow sand. In addition, Ji Yanyan had taken such good care of herself that she was plump and fair-skinned all over. Even though Ji Zhi Qiu was in good physical condition, she became breathless after carrying her for a while.
Lu Yu Nian noticed this and offered to help.
Ji Zhi Qiu really couldn't carry him anymore. After thinking for a second, he immediately nodded and thanked him.
Lu Yunian extended his hand to him, and Ji Zhiqi took a step forward in response.
After Ji Yanyan fell asleep, he didn't cry or fuss. He nestled quietly in his father's arms, hugging his neck. Ji Zhi Qiu and Lu Yu Nian didn't want to wake him, so they moved very gently. But because of this, they could only get very close, and their range of motion was limited, so some physical contact was inevitable.
When Lu Yunian reached out his hand, Ji Zhi Qiu's sense of smell suddenly became very sharp, and she clearly caught the scent on the other person's hand.
This scent doesn't belong to any existing scent in the world; it's hard to describe in words, and it's so ethereal that it would dissipate with a gust of wind, yet it lingers around his nose, refreshing and warm.
Lu Yu Nian supported Ji Yan Yan's body with one hand, but Ji Yan Yan still clung tightly to Ji Zhi Qiu's neck. In this back-and-forth pulling, Ji Zhi Qiu felt warm, dry fingertips brushing against his neck, and then his entire palm pressed against it. The scorching temperature almost made him instinctively shudder.
He was about to lose control, but the next second he suddenly felt a lightness on his body, and Ji Yanyan had been carried away.
Lu Yu Nian had a straight back and a tall, slender figure. Ji Yan Yan had grown herself to be plump and fair-skinned, but she still looked tiny in Lu Yu Nian's arms.
The stark contrast in their physiques caught Ji Zhi Qiu's eye, and she couldn't help but gently pinch her son's cheek.
So cute, I really want to play with them... Isn't the point of having kids to play with them?
Noticing Ji Zhi Qiu's childish behavior, Lu Yu Nian seemed somewhat helpless and lowered his voice to remind her, "If you keep moving, Yan Yan will wake up."
Ji Yanyan is a little angel when she's asleep, but when she wakes up she's lively and has eight hundred questions a second, which is overwhelming. Ji Zhi Qiu just thought about the scene and gasped, quickly withdrawing her hand.
He glanced at Lu Yu Nian, then lowered his voice and asked, "How do you know his name is Yan Yan?"
Lu Yuqing chuckled, "I not only know his name is Yan Yan, but I also know your name is Qiu Qiu."
Ji Zhi Qiu paused for a second, and for some reason, she rubbed her reddened earlobe with her hand, avoiding Lu Yu Nian's gaze.
Lu Yu Nian continued, "Your eldest son is named Zi Shen, and your second son is named Si Cheng. Zi Shen is sensible and obedient and likes to take care of others. Si Cheng is smart and loves to study. They are both lovely and lovable children."
Lu Yunian's praise touched his heart, and Ji Zhi Qiu felt more favorably toward him because of his good taste.
But as a father, he still had to be humble. "That's true, but they still have some problems. It's because I, as their father, haven't educated them well enough. I still need to work harder in the future."
"It's okay. Education is a very long process. There's still time. Take it slow."
"And I can tell that you put your heart into it and love them very much."
Upon hearing this, Ji Zhi Qiu stared at Lu Yu Nian without blinking. Although he didn't show it, he already regarded Lu Yu Nian as a confidant in his heart.
He understands me so well!
Educating a minor villain is extremely difficult. Just when he thinks he's making progress, the villain reveals his true colors and delivers a fatal blow.
But the changes in the minor villains these days have given him hope. Although there is still a long way to go, he believes he can teach them well.
In a moment of impulsiveness, Ji Zhiqi decided to hire him on the spot, but he was really short of money and didn't know how to face Ji Sicheng, the Minister of Finance. So he could only swallow his anger and keep quiet.
Time passed by unnoticed, and Ji Zhi Qiu finally saw the outline of the small house in the distance, and breathed a sigh of relief.
Ji Yanyan woke up groggily. Just as Ji Zhi Qiu was about to introduce this kind stranger to him, Ji Yanyan closed his eyes again, nuzzled against him like a kitten expressing its affection, and mumbled something in his sleep.
It seems to be... Ice Cream Dad?
Ji Zhi Qiu: "." Son, look carefully! How can you just randomly claim someone as your father!
The recording equipment provided by the production team was so good that viewers in the live broadcast room also heard this sentence.
[Hahahaha, I found myself a dork dad.]
[Yanbao, did he smear ice cream on himself to seduce you?]
However, when these two stand together, everyone says they're a perfect match!
"Well, I agree to this marriage."
[Wait, why can he do it but I can't? I want to raise my hand and sign up too!]
Ji Zhi Qiu was both amused and exasperated, and had to explain for her carefree and rebellious son, "He was probably still half asleep and said something in his sleep, don't overthink it."
Lu Yunian nodded, not dwelling on the topic, and walked Ji Yanyan to the entrance of the small shop with his steady steps.
At this moment, Ji Zishen and Ji Sicheng were standing on the rooftop, anxiously searching and waiting.
They ignored Lu Yunian and rushed downstairs when they saw Ji Zhiqi.
"Why did it take you so long? Are you lost?" Ji Sicheng asked fiercely.
Ji Zishen frowned, reflecting on himself, "I shouldn't have let you act alone just because you're a father and I thought you were reliable."
Ji Zhi Qiu: "..."
He coughed and tried his best to wink at the two nice guys, asking them to give him some face. "I didn't get lost, I just wandered around for a while. Oh, let me introduce you, this is our new guest. If our shop has too much work, we can hire him."
Ji Sicheng looked Lu Yu Nian up and down and went straight to the point, "What is your target salary? But the salary during the internship will be halved. I hope you can understand."
Ji Zhi Qiu gave a dry laugh to ease the tension, "I'm thirsty, let's have some water first, then we can talk about this."
Lu Yu Nian nodded, but still answered Ji Si Cheng's question, "It's okay, I understand."
Ji Sicheng had only made an exorbitant demand, leaving room for negotiation. He didn't expect the other party to be so agreeable, which made him even more satisfied. However, restrained by reason, he did not agree immediately.
Lu Yunian carried the baby back to the room gently so as not to wake Ji Yanyan, nor did he need Ji Zhiqi's help.
Ji Zhi Qiu couldn't help but ask, "Do you have children at home? You seem very experienced."
Lu Yunian gently closed the door before shaking his head: "No, this is my first time interacting with a child."
Ji Zhi Qiu couldn't help but give a thumbs up and exclaimed, "Then you really have a talent, an innate physique for raising children, I suggest you raise more."
Lu Yu Nian chuckled and joked along, "How about raising more? What about those three?"
Ji Zhi Qiu thought of herself and gasped, "That will probably be a bit busy, but it's okay, life won't be boring."
Lu Yu Nian demonstrated his talent through his actions. He not only took good care of Ji Yan Yan, but also naturally talked with Ji Zi Shen and Ji Si Cheng after going downstairs, giving timely advice and always managing to speak to the hearts of the two villains.
Although the two villainous kids didn't offer any verbal affirmation, after spending so much time together, Ji Zhi Qiu could still sense their satisfaction. Specifically, the two kids completely ignored him and consulted Lu Yu Nian on everything.
Ji Zhi Qiu was enjoying the leisure, and as she watched Lu Yu Nian's retreating figure, her eyes gradually brightened.
Even if Lu Yunian is unable to lift heavy objects or is clumsy, he still wants to buy him with a silver coin and have him help take care of the three children.
After making up her mind, Ji Zhi Qiu was filled with ideas about making money, and naturally joined the discussion.
Half an hour later, they finally decided on the future business direction and took into account some details. Then came the most difficult part: execution.
"We're officially opening tomorrow, so let's clean up the first floor first."
Ji Zishen and Ji Sicheng were not yet fully grown and were the weakest, so they were assigned some light tasks. Ji Zhiqi recognized reality and rolled up her sleeves, ready to work hard.
But Lu Yu Nian seemed to be sent by heaven to save him, taking on most of the heavy work for him, so Ji Zhi Qiu no longer had to work himself to the bone like he did in the previous episode.
The two worked together and divided the tasks, making exceptionally fast progress. After setting up the stool, Ji Zhi Qiu put his hands on his hips, took a deep breath, and briefly cleared his mind.
As he stared blankly at the scenery outside the window, Lu Yunian approached without his noticing.
Ji Zhi Qiu was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously moved aside, thinking that she was blocking Lu Yu Nian from getting something.
Lu Yu Nian walked straight toward him, stopping three steps away. His figure was reflected in his dark eyes, his gaze shifting back and forth, never leaving his face for a moment.
Time seemed to slow down inexplicably. Ji Zhi Qiu could see the dust floating in the air and smell the fresh scent of grass and trees carried on the sea breeze. Lu Yunian stretched out his fingers towards him, his fingers long and slender with distinct knuckles, his nails round and neat, his fingertips dry and smooth without calluses, and he reached past his ear towards his neck.
Ji Zhi Qiu stood still, but the expected touch did not come. Lu Yu Nian simply tapped her lightly and said, "You have some dust behind your ear."
Ji Zhi Qiu subconsciously let out an "Ah," and it took three or four seconds for her thoughts to slowly return. She touched it with her hand.
"Wrong, go down a little further."
Ji Zhi Qiu nodded, her eyelashes trembling slightly. She tried her best to control the emotions in her eyes and not let them show, but she couldn't help but shout in her heart.
How can this person be so handsome?!
He held on for so long, but he just couldn't take it anymore!
Every time Lu Yu Nian spoke to him with this face, he couldn't help but drift off into thought. If it weren't for the cameras watching him, he would have already run away with his heart racing.
Unfortunately, Ji Zhi Qiu was overconfident and his demeanor wasn't very composed. Ji Zi Shen's gaze shifted back and forth between the two of them, and he vaguely sensed something. He frowned, walked to Ji Zhi Qiu's side, and said in a low voice, "Don't be like that, it's too exaggerated."
Ji Zishen thought Ji Zhiqi would object, but to his surprise, Ji Zhiqi's brows furrowed even more tightly than his own, and he nodded heavily, "Yes, how can you drool!"
Drooling?!
Ji Zhi Qiu's mouth was clean. There is no other reason for an adult to drool except for dementia. Ji Zi Shen looked in the direction of Ji Zhi Qiu's gaze with suspicion and found that Ji Yan Yan had woken up at some point and was standing in the lobby on the first floor.
He probably just woke up and climbed out of bed; his fluffy hair was a mess like a bird's nest, and his face had red marks from sleeping on it.
At this moment, he was staring straight at Lu Yunian with his mouth slightly open, his eyes unusually bright, and there was a suspicious water stain at the corner of his mouth. His blank stare was filled with fanaticism.
It's true that the student surpasses the teacher; if they didn't inherit some good traits... Ji Zishen felt ashamed and silently covered his face with his hand.
The viewers in the live stream laughed loudly, taking advantage of Ji Yanyan's inability to hear.
He is indeed very handsome, but you don't need to drool over him.
[Hahahaha, what a sucker for good looks! Last time he saw a pretty lady and asked for a kiss, now he's practically drooling over a handsome uncle!]
[Honey, have some respect for your dad and brothers. They're probably itching to disappear.]
[Isn't this just a scene of me seeing a handsome guy?! lol emoji]
Everyone had already experienced Ji Yanyan's "face-value" tendencies, and given that Lu Yu Nian was undeniably handsome, they only joked about this scene and didn't think much of it.
Ji Yanyan thought she was still dreaming, so she reached out and pinched her father next to her. Ji Zhi Qiu couldn't help but let out a yelp.
Ouch, it seems this isn't a dream.
Ji Yanyan's eyes widened slowly, her lips curled up, and she was so happy that she wanted to hug Lu Yunian's leg.
This is the stepfather he personally chose, he's perfect! He even promised to buy him ice cream!!
He thought he would never see his stepfather again, but unexpectedly, his stepfather came looking for him.
Ji Yanyan almost recognized his father on the spot, but having experienced so much, he was more mature than before and quickly came to his senses.
He wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth, turned and left as if nothing had happened, and deliberately avoided looking at Lu Yu Nian.
Everyone was quite surprised by his reaction, but children are naturally quick-witted and quirky, so Ji Zhi Qiu and the others didn't mind and continued with their work.
Ji Yanyan endured it for a long time, but finally reached her limit. She coughed and walked up to Lu Yu Nian with a tense face. "You, come out with me. I have something to tell you."
This matter concerns his beloved father, and he must have a mature conversation between men.
His voice was neither too loud nor too soft, and everyone present, including Lu Yunian, looked over.
Ji Yanyan wanted to act mature, but her puffed-up cheeks made her look even cuter. Fortunately, Lu Yunian didn't treat her like a child and nodded in agreement after considering it.
Ji Yanyan can be quite troublesome at times. Ji Zhiqi looked worried and wanted to chase after her, but Lu Yunian slowly shook his head at him. He subconsciously stopped and watched the two of them walk away.
Ji Yanyan deliberately found a spot without surveillance cameras, tried to wink at Lu Yu Nian, and grabbed the microphone.
Seeing this, Lu Yunian took the initiative to help and turned off the power directly.
Ji Yanyan breathed a sigh of relief. After looking around to make sure no one was eavesdropping, he revealed his true colors and looked at Lu Yu Nian excitedly, "Do you still remember me?"
Lu Yunian nodded with a smile.
Ji Yanyan squirmed happily, but still tried her best to control herself, "Do you still remember our code?"
Lu Yunian thought for a moment and tentatively said, "Ice cream."
Having gotten the answer she wanted, Ji Yanyan could no longer contain herself and hugged Lu Yu Nian's leg, exclaiming, "You really are the stepfather I chose! You still remember!"
Lu Yunian smiled and ruffled his hair. Feeling such a gentle gesture, Ji Yanyan's resolve became even stronger.
He looked up at the tall Lu Yu Nian and said in a boastful tone, "Am I right? My dad is the most handsome person in the world!"
"I saw it, it's the most beautiful one."
Seeing that they had reached an agreement on matters of principle, Ji Yanyan became even more excited and asked directly, "Then do you still want to be my stepfather?"
Lu Yu Nian thought for a moment before saying, "This is a very important issue. We need to take it slowly. Your father's opinion is the most important."
Ji Yanyan put her hands on her hips and gave advice like a little adult, "Then you'd better do well, but don't worry, I'll help you. I'll tell you everything Daddy likes to eat and cook!"
Lu Yu Nian thanked him very sincerely, "Then I'll leave it to you."
Ji Yanyan glanced at him, shifting her shoulders and saying hesitantly, "Then will you be my little brother?"
Lu Yu Nian: "..."
In Ji Yanyan's world, the identities of younger brother and stepfather are not conflicting, but rather a kind of honor.
Lu Yuqing chuckled and said, "Okay, I'd be very willing, it would be my honor."
This was the answer Ji Yanyan wanted, but he still widened his eyes in surprise, and his lips curled into a smile.
Besides Xu Zhuangzhuang, this was the second underling he had acquired.
He's tall, handsome, and will be his stepfather someday!
Ji Yanyan felt an unprecedented sense of accomplishment. Overjoyed, she betrayed her beloved father without hesitation.
"Don't wear so many clothes, and don't button them up too tightly. I saw Dad looking at handsome guys on his phone before, and they weren't wearing shirts."
Ji Yanyan couldn't reach it with her little hands, so she could only try to pull it up. "Do you have eight-pack abs and big breasts...?"
Ji Zhi Qiu was really worried, and after hesitating for a moment, he still followed. As a result, he heard this sentence as soon as he arrived.
!!! !!! !!! !!!
Although he knew Ji Yanyan was a sucker for good looks, he never expected him to be such a pervert!
Liking it wasn't enough; they also had to touch it and make outrageous remarks!
Ji Zhi Qiu's pupils constricted, and she rushed over, covering Ji Yan Yan's mouth with one hand and lifting the little girl up. "Well, he was just talking nonsense, don't mind him. Yan Yan doesn't actually know what he meant."
Lu Yu Nian's attitude had always been very gentle, but this time his gaze seemed to be full of profound meaning.
Ji Yanyan was very dissatisfied with her father's words and struggled even after her mouth was covered.
Dad, you were clearly watching, but you wouldn't let me say anything!
You just like it!!
Unable to resist, Ji Yanyan could only desperately try to signal Lu Yu Nian with her eyes, indicating that he should do as she said.
Lu Yunian paused, then reached out and unbuttoned the top button of his shirt, revealing his collarbone. "It's suddenly a little hot."
Ji Zhi Qiu blinked, her thoughts racing but still not quite hitting the mark. She then said cheerfully and warmly, "Let's not stay outside, let's come inside and enjoy the air conditioning."
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