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◎ “It’s you I trust.”◎
Xu Yingxi had no idea what Song Siyao was thinking.
In her opinion, he was agonizing over a completely insignificant issue.
Anyway, the result is that she got his hair and did a paternity test. Is the process so important?
And the expression and tone when he said that, it was as if they had a very good relationship.
Xu Yingxi shook the thought from her mind and brought the subject back to the topic: "There's no point in talking about this now. The bottom line is, Xu Xingluo is indeed your biological son."
Song Siyao: “Yeah.”
What does "hmm" mean?
Xu Yingxi confirmed with him: "Do you accept it?"
Song Siyao: "Yes."
Xu Yingxi: “…”
This was indeed the result she wanted, but she always felt that something was not right.
No, something is very wrong.
After thinking about it, she couldn't help but ask, "Have you ever met someone who traveled through time before? Or... have you heard of something similar before?"
Otherwise, how could it be accepted so smoothly?
Song Siyao laughed softly.
"I understand what you mean." His tone was calm. "What you just said really shocked me, whether it was the time travel or the fact that you and I would have a son in the future. Or rather, even now, I still can't completely convince myself that these things would actually happen."
Xu Yingxi blinked in confusion.
Song Siyao: "But I don't think you would bother to fabricate so much evidence just to make me accept such a lie. Therefore, I accept your proposal and will find an authentication agency to verify my relationship with Xu Xingluo as soon as possible."
"Rather than believing that time travel is possible," he said, "I believe in you."
The man just looked at her and said these words calmly, which made Xu Yingxi's heart beat irregularly.
A second later, Xu Yingxi forced herself to regain composure.
calm!
I don’t know how many times I’ve heard “I like you” from others, so how can I be so distracted by “I believe you”?
All I can say is that Xu Yingxi is a very good person and is trustworthy.
Since Song Siyao has accepted Xu Xingluo's existence, the first half of this conversation has been successfully completed.
Xu Yingxi: "Very good. Please wait a minute, and then we can move on to the next step of the discussion."
She made herself appear completely businesslike, without any personal feelings mixed in.
Song Siyao nodded slightly: "Okay."
Xu Yingxi took out her cell phone and sent a message to Xu Xingluo, asking him to come out of school and prepare to meet his father.
By the way, she glanced at the time. It had only been ten minutes since she sat down in the box.
Most of the time was silent.
Everything went much more smoothly than she expected, and the imagined scene of arguing did not occur at all.
Song Siyao was terrifyingly calm in the face of this emergency.
After receiving Xu Xingluo's reply, Xu Yingxi put away her phone and regained her composure. "Besides the two appraisal reports, you've also read Xu Xingluo's personal information, right?"
Song Siyao: “I saw it.”
Xu Yingxi: "Then I'll assume you already understand Xu Xingluo's current situation. Based on this, I need to add a few points: First, since he's an orphan here and hasn't applied for government subsidies, his monthly living expenses will need to be shared by us until we find a way to let him return."
She glanced at Song Siyao, and seeing that he didn't object, she added, "One thousand six hundred per month, we'll split it in half, which is eight hundred per person. I've already paid for October, and your share can be paid after the appraisal results come out."
"No need." Song Siyao said, "It can be done now."
Since he was so cooperative, Xu Yingxi certainly wouldn't refuse: "Okay, I'll give you Xu Xingluo's bank card number later, and you can just transfer the money directly."
"Secondly," Xu Yingxi continued, "besides basic living expenses, if there are any extra expenses, such as money needed for illness, we will also share them equally."
"Third, although Xu Xingluo is old enough to live independently, he's still a minor. There might be things that require the intervention of two adults like us. We can discuss it with each other and decide whoever has the time will go, but generally speaking, we should each shoulder half of the responsibility."
After saying this, she looked at Song Siyao and smiled: "How is it? Senior Brother Song, do you have any questions or comments?"
Song Siyao: “No.”
Xu Yingxi: "Very good."
She reached into her bag and pulled out a piece of A4 paper folded in half from the compartment.
After unfolding it, there were a few lines of handwritten words on it, which corresponded to what she had just said, but in more written terms.
Compared to Xu Xingluo's resume, she felt that it would be bad if the contents were leaked, so she didn't go to the printing shop to print it.
Xu Yingxi pushed the handwritten agreement in front of Song Siyao: "Brother, take a look at it. If there is no problem, please sign it."
She knew that such an agreement could not have any legal effect. After all, she had no way to ask the relevant departments to certify that she and Song Siyao were Xu Xingluo's biological mother and father.
If she really did that, not only would Xu Xingluo himself be sent for research, but her life would also be in turmoil.
But what is written down in black and white is always more binding than what is said verbally.
If Song Siyao defaults on his debt in the future, she will be more confident.
Song Siyao took the agreement and scanned it from top to bottom.
Xu Yingxi stared at him intently, making sure he had finished reading and signed his name and date behind the lines she wrote.
After he finished signing, Xu Yingxi pulled the paper back and looked at it for several seconds.
She seemed to see so much meaning in just a few words.
A man's clear voice came from my ear: "Is it okay?"
Xu Yingxi glanced at him and said, "Okay."
After a pause of a few seconds, she added, "But I'm not finished yet."
Song Siyao was surprisingly patient: "Then you continue."
Xu Yingxi pursed her lips.
Compared to the terms on how to raise Xu Xingluo, what she is going to talk about next is more challenging for her.
Xu Yingxi was a little nervous and grabbed the tea beside her and took a big sip.
The hot tea, which was just the right temperature when I brought it in, was now slightly warm, but fortunately it was still drinkable.
Song Siyao: "Would you like a hot cup?"
Xu Yingxi blurted out: "No need!"
After saying this, she felt a little annoyed and hoped that Song Siyao had not noticed that she was nervous.
She doesn't like to show her emotions in front of people she doesn't know well.
Xu Yingxi slowly exhaled and said, "I guess you should have thought about it. Since we have a child in the future, then you and I should be married."
She tried to appear nonchalant. "I asked Xu Xingluo, and he only knew that we wouldn't divorce in the future, but he didn't know why we got married. Similarly, he didn't know the reason why we didn't divorce."
As soon as the words fell, Xu Yingxi felt that the atmosphere in the box suddenly became a little cold.
She glanced at Song Siyao and found that his expression had not changed much.
It would be better to say that he has always been expressionless, and it is rare to see obvious emotions on his face.
Xu Yingxi felt that she might have been overthinking it.
"That's what I think," she continued. "In that case, there's no need for us to dwell on the future. Instead, we should focus on raising Xu Xingluo together until he returns to his original time and space."
Xu Yingxi looked at the man: "What do you think, Brother Song?"
Song Siyao was silent for at least five seconds.
Xu Yingxi almost thought he didn't hear clearly, and when she wanted to ask again, he finally spoke.
Song Siyao: "Okay."
Xu Yingxi looked at him, not sure if he fully understood what she meant.
She felt that with Song Siyao's personality, he should think the same as she did, and would not assume that the two of them were in a romantic relationship just because a son suddenly appeared.
But we should always be prepared for the worst.
After thinking about it, Xu Yingxi decided to be more straightforward: "So, apart from you being Xu Xingluo's parents, my senior brother and I are just partners."
Song Siyao: “Yeah.”
Xu Yingxi: “…”
We are back to the mode of being frugal with words.
Well, at least he agreed so readily, she wouldn't bother with anything else.
Xu Yingxi had almost said what she wanted to say.
The air became quiet, and she regretted not calling Xu Xingluo over earlier.
After what she said just now, the atmosphere became a little subtle.
At least Xu Yingxi felt a little uncomfortable.
They were husband and wife in the future and had a child.
After this fact was pointed out, the relationship between the two seemed to be shrouded in an indescribable atmosphere.
Xu Yingxi picked up the tea and took another sip.
The man opposite suddenly said: "Why do you think we will get married in the future?"
Xu Yingxi's hand trembled and she almost dropped the teacup.
She put down the teacup and wondered if this person was sick.
Even if you want to ask her this question, can't you choose a good time?
I had to ask her while she was drinking.
Song Siyao: "Sorry."
Xu Yingxi: “…”
She glared at Song Siyao.
After glaring, Xu Yingxi suddenly remembered something she had overlooked.
Before today's conversation began, she actually had a faint expectation in her heart.
To be more precise, it is a revenge mentality.
When Xu Yingxi first learned that the child's father was Song Siyao, she was shocked.
So she really wanted to know how Song Siyao would react when he learned the truth.
Will that face that is always calm and composed reveal an expression of shock?
He might deeply doubt himself, or even get angry and say that he would never marry his roommate's ex-girlfriend.
Then she could throw the paternity test report in front of him and be sarcastic to him, to avenge him for watching her get cuckolded and mocking her.
Xu Yingxi felt that she might have watched too many TV dramas, or she might have been influenced by the novels written by Chai Mengtian.
Imagine that kind of scene, she actually felt pretty good about it.
As a result, no similar scene occurred. Apart from being silent for a little longer, Song Siyao did not have any reaction that could be considered inappropriate.
I have to say, it's disappointing.
Thinking of this, Xu Yingxi raised her eyes and gave Song Siyao a vicious look.
Song Siyao, who was suddenly glared at again, said: "..."
He remained calm: "What's wrong?"
Xu Yingxi snorted: "How can I know what will happen in the future when you ask such a question?"
She didn't plan to tell Song Siyao about the idea of "being tempted by beauty".
She didn't want Song Siyao to know that his appearance actually matched her aesthetic taste very well, otherwise what if he misunderstood that she was interested in him?
"However..." Xu Yingxi changed the subject, "There is one thing I can confirm."
Song Siyao: "What?"
Xu Yingxi raised the corners of her lips slightly. "Well, you know, I'm pretty, and I've been very popular with the opposite sex since I was a kid. From the time I was born until now, I've never actively pursued anyone of the opposite sex. It's always been others who pursued me. So, actually, I've always had a principle in life."
Having said that, she looked at Song Siyao with a hint of not-too-obvious provocation in her eyes.
Song Siyao raised his eyebrows slightly: "I'd like to hear the details."
Just waiting for him to say that.
Xu Yingxi: "That is, I, Xu Yingxi, will never actively pursue a boy. It's impossible in this life."
After a pause, she emphasized, "Pay attention, absolutely not."
Song Siyao: “…”
The man didn't say anything, so Xu Yingxi thought he was shocked by her.
"So." Xu Yingxi stared into Song Siyao's eyes and threw out the conclusion, "Since we are getting married in the future, it must be you who actively pursued me, and most likely you were persistent. There is no other possibility."
After saying that, Xu Yingxi picked up the teacup in her hand, but actually she was watching Song Siyao's reaction intently.
Now that I've said this, Song Siyao should have some reaction, right?
He is recognized by the whole school as a cool and aloof academic god, a flower on the mountain top!
She said he was pursuing her relentlessly, and she was his roommate's ex-girlfriend!
While looking at Song Siyao, Xu Yingxi brought the teacup to her lips, preparing to take a sip of tea gracefully and appreciate the man's performance.
The next second, her movements stopped.
She didn't know when the teacup was empty. Not only did she only drink a little bit of tea, she almost swallowed a piece of tea leaf.
Xu Yingxi put down the teacup silently.
Looking up inadvertently, Song Siyao's mouth seemed to curl up in a subtle arc.
Xu Yingxi: “…”
She hates this man!
She had a stern face, but the other person looked very calm.
Seeing her looking at the tissue box on the table, Song Siyao took out a tissue and handed it to her.
Xu Yingxi took it and wiped the corner of her mouth.
Song Siyao picked up the teapot and poured her another cup of tea.
Xu Yingxi glanced at the hand and did not refuse this time.
After throwing the tissue she used to wipe her mouth into the trash can nearby, she cleared her throat and tried to make a comeback.
Xu Yingxi: "Senior Brother Song."
Song Siyao: "I'm listening."
Xu Yingxi: "You don't have any thoughts about what I just said"
Song Siyao lowered his eyes, as if he was thinking.
After a moment, he looked at her and said, "I think you have a point."
Xu Yingxi: “…”
She ignored the strange feeling in her heart and touched her earlobe: "No sincerity."
Song Siyao asked back: "What does it mean to be sincere?"
Looking at his calm face, Xu Yingxi was a little bit unconvinced.
Could it be that she couldn't see this man lose his composure today?
Xu Yingxi was not convinced and pressed the issue further: "Otherwise, you should write it down."
She pointed at the paper on the table: "It's right after the previous ones."
Song Siyao: "What to write?"
Xu Yingxi pondered: "Just write... If you ever need to explain our relationship to the outside world, just say that you were pursuing me, but I didn't agree."
She had actually thought about this before. After all, with Xu Xingluo as a living person, she and Song Siyao would inevitably appear in the same frame more often in the future.
Xu Yingxi is a celebrity at the center of gossip, and she had previously dated Song Siyao's roommate Qi Wangzhou.
If someone saw it, someone might suspect that there was something fishy going on between her and Song Siyao.
At first, Xu Yingxi thought: At worst, I can just deny it. Anyway, it makes sense for fellow disciples to communicate more frequently.
But if Song Siyao is willing to tell others that he is pursuing him, it seems that it is possible.
Xu Yingxi admits that she is a little vain——
She didn't like most of the rumors about her, but she didn't mind the rumor that "the most popular girl in S University pursued Xu Yingxi but was rejected."
Thinking of this, Xu Yingxi urged: "Go ahead and write. I'll watch you write."
Song Siyao began to write.
Sitting face to face with him, Xu Yingxi couldn't see clearly what he wrote. She hesitated for a moment, then simply stood up and sat next to Song Siyao.
From the short signature line before, it can be seen that Song Siyao's handwriting should be good.
This time she watched him write from a closer distance, and was once again convinced that he must have practiced calligraphy.
Song Siyao's handwriting is like his personality. It is vigorous and powerful, and his brushstrokes reveal a sharp temperament.
Xu Yingxi's own handwriting is also very beautiful, but it is not in the same style as Song Siyao's.
The two styles of fonts echo each other, looking inexplicably harmonious.
This distracted Xu Yingxi for a moment, and then she focused on what he was writing.
She sat to Song Siyao's right, with part of her view blocked by his hand.
To make sure that what he wrote was what she wanted, Xu Yingxi moved closer.
The man's bony hands paused.
Xu Yingxi frowned: "Why did it stop?"
This person won't regret it, right?
Song Siyao didn't say anything, but the corners of his mouth moved slightly, as if he wanted to say something.
He didn't really say anything, but Xu Yingxi had already realized it.
She was so close to him that she could see his micro-expressions so clearly.
Xu Yingxi silently moved her upper body a few inches away.
Song Siyao continued to write.
The little episode just now made Xu Yingxi's mind suddenly calm down.
She suddenly realized that her current behavior...
It seems a bit childish.
Writing such a nonsensical letter of guarantee, isn't that something only an elementary school student would do?
What she asked Song Siyao to write now seemed to be no different from what she wrote on a small piece of paper in elementary school: "XXX and XXX are no longer friends and will never talk to each other again."
Thinking of this, Xu Yingxi's cheeks felt slightly hot.
It’s all Song Siyao’s fault. He aroused her desire to win.
Xu Yingxi felt regretful, but she also felt that she had already started writing, and asking him to stop now would seem like she was going back on her word.
I can only wait until he finishes writing.
The man seemed to be deliberately opposing her, and he wrote each stroke slowly and steadily.
Especially when writing the three words "Xu Yingxi", he wrote them so slowly that Xu Yingxi thought she was watching in slow motion.
Xu Yingxi suspected that this person was deliberately mocking her by writing her name.
She endured it, not wanting to appear too petty, and said nothing.
Finally, the two lines of words were written so slowly.
Song Siyao tilted his head to look at her: "Is there anything else you want to add?"
Xu Yingxi: “…”
"I'll add more when I think of it," she said.
Song Siyao: "Okay."
He signed his name.
Xu Yingxi picked up the paper and returned to her seat.
The phone vibrated.
Xu Yingxi unlocked the screen and took a look. It was Xu Xingluo who said he would be there just across the street, and it would probably take two or three minutes.
Thinking that her time alone with Song Siyao would soon be over, she inexplicably felt relieved.
Xu Yingxi replied to Xu Xingluo, saying that she would pick him up at the restaurant entrance.
"Your son will be here soon," Xu Yingxi said. "I'll go downstairs and pick him up."
As she said this, she stood up.
A man's voice came from behind: "I'll go."
Xu Yingxi looked at Song Siyao in surprise.
"That's all right," she said. "You can recognize him, right?"
Song Siyao: "Yeah, don't worry."
The man stood up, opened the door and walked out.
…
Knowing that today was the day his mother would tell his father the truth, Xu Xingluo had been feeling uneasy since he woke up in the morning.
After lunch, he sat at the table, waiting for Xu Yingxi's message on his phone.
After receiving the text message from his mother asking him to come over, Xu Xingluo quickly left the house.
In order not to keep Xu Yingxi waiting, he walked very fast.
Unfortunately, they encountered a red light that lasted for a minute and a half, which made Xu Xingluo very anxious.
So when the traffic light turned green, he immediately crossed the road and jogged all the way to the tea restaurant.
Arriving at the door, Xu Xingluo looked for Xu Yingxi.
Mom said she would come down to pick him up, so he should be nearby.
Xu Xingluo looked around and suddenly stopped.
As far as the eye can see, there is a slender figure that is familiar yet unfamiliar.
The man stood at the door of the restaurant and looked at him silently without saying a word, but his indifferent gaze instantly made the boy's heart tremble.
Xu Xingluo: “…”
He admitted that his legs moved uncontrollably and he almost turned and ran instinctively.
Xu Xingluo held back.
Calm down, he needs to stay calm!
His mother has already talked to his father, so now his father has accepted him as his son and will definitely not treat him the same way as last time!
Xu Xingluo muttered to himself and walked forward.
"Um..." he began, "Senior Song."
Xu Xingluo hesitated for a moment about what to address him, but in the end he didn't dare to call him "Dad".
Song Siyao hummed, and said calmly: "Xu Yingxi is in the private room upstairs, let's go."
Xu Xingluo: "Okay, okay."
The two went upstairs together.
Xu Xingluo followed behind Song Siyao and looked up several times to steal a glance at his father's back.
When they opened the door of the box, Xu Yingxi was waiting for them.
"Sit down and talk." Xu Yingxi said to Xu Xingluo, "Would you like to sit next to me or your father?"
The boy answered with action and sat on the chair next to her.
After everyone was seated, Xu Yingxi broke the silence.
"You two are quite quick," she said. "I thought you weren't very familiar with each other, and it would take you some time to recognize each other."
Xu Xingluo's body was a little stiff.
Song Siyao was calm and composed: "It's okay. After all, I was impressed by him when we first met half a month ago."
Hearing this, the boy's body completely froze, and he became as hard as a board.
Xu Yingxi raised her eyebrows and looked at Xu Xingluo.
"Aside from the time I asked you to identify him in the auditorium, wasn't the first time you and your dad met last Friday at KFC?"
Xu Xingluo: “…”
Two pairs of eyes in the box fell on him, one full of inquiry, the other cold yet sharp.
Xu Xingluo was very sure that he wanted to run away.
【Author’s words】
A warm moment for a family of three (X)
Parents mixed doubles (√)
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