Left with no other choice, Lin Xihe took Xu Qi, who insisted on coming along, to the Ji residence. She placed Xu Qi next to Mo Wusheng and secretly instructed Mo Wusheng not to say anything more.
Throughout the day, even with the adorable Tang Bao by her side, Lin Xihe's heart remained uneasy and anxious.
Ji Zhuo finally returned after dinner, and unexpectedly, he actually brought Gu Qinghuai back with him.
At this moment, Chu Yunni had already returned to her own courtyard.
Lin Xihe was holding Tangbao when she saw the two of them, and she couldn't hide the surprise on her face.
Ji Zhuo and Gu Qinghuai's gazes fell on her and Tang Bao at the same time. Lin Xihe was momentarily stunned and didn't know who to greet first. The atmosphere was strange yet strangely harmonious.
Ji Zhuo and Gu Qinghuai were secretly competing, neither willing to speak first, nor looking away. The air seemed to be filled with a sense of tension, and they were locked in a stalemate.
Just then, Tangbao saw Ji Zhuo, and a sweet smile instantly appeared on her little face as she babbled at him.
"Come here, let Daddy give you a hug."
The one who said this was Ji Zhuo.
Ever since he accepted Lin Xihe's request to take care of Tangbao, he has always referred to himself as "Daddy".
Tang Bao excitedly leaned towards Ji Zhuo, which made Gu Qinghuai's face turn black with anger. He intercepted her halfway and steadily took Tang Bao from Lin Xihe's arms.
However, it was obvious that Gu Qinghuai was at a loss, and even his way of holding the child was not quite right.
Seeing this, Lin Xihe was afraid that Tang Bao would get hurt, so she hurriedly stepped forward to give him instructions.
"Qinghuai, you're not placing your hands correctly. One hand should be firmly supporting her bottom, while the other hand should gently stroke her back. You also need to be careful that her head doesn't tilt back," Lin Xihe said patiently.
Is that so?
Gu Qinghuai's voice trembled slightly with excitement, his nervousness and excitement at becoming a father for the first time were palpable.
"Move your hand up a little higher."
Lin Xihe gently took Gu Qinghuai's hand and moved it upwards to help him adjust it to the correct position.
Gu Qinghuai held Tang Bao carefully, as if he were holding the most precious treasure in the world.
He looked down at his daughter, his eyes gradually welling up with tears.
"Xihe, she looks just like you."
Gu Qinghuai's gaze slowly shifted from Tang Bao's tender little face to Lin Xihe. With the same large, bright eyes like stars and a porcelain-white face, she was extremely cute. Gu Qinghuai felt overjoyed and couldn't bear to part with her.
Watching this scene, Lin Xihe recalled the many hardships and dangers the two had endured in Nanzhao, how Gu Qinghuai had almost lost sight of his daughter, and her nose tingled with emotion. Although her face was full of smiles, tears welled up in her eyes.
Just then, she caught a glimpse of Ji Zhuo out of the corner of her eye. Ji Zhuo's face was as black as could be, and he seemed to be enveloped in a layer of cold air. Lin Xihe could even see that he was clenching his teeth and trying to suppress his anger.
Seeing this, Lin Xihe quickly wiped the smile off her face.
"Qinghuai, you stay here and play with our daughter for a while. I have something to say to Ji Zhuo. If there's anything you don't understand, the wet nurse is right here."
Lin Xihe didn't wait for Gu Qinghuai's response before turning and walking towards Ji Zhuo.
She reached out and tugged at Ji Zhuo's sleeve, gently pulling to signal him to come with her.
With a dark expression, Ji Zhuo was reluctantly pulled away by Lin Xihe as they headed towards Ji Zhuo's room.
As soon as he stepped into the room, Ji Zhuo abruptly shook off Lin Xihe's hand and grabbed her slender waist tightly.
His movements were somewhat rough as he forcefully pressed her against the door, which made a dull thud.
"You asked me to bring him back just to anger me to death?" Ji Zhuo said through gritted teeth, each word distinct, his brows furrowed with rage.
"Then what do you want me to do? With..."
Before Lin Xihe could finish speaking, Ji Zhuo forcefully cut her off.
Ji Zhuo pressed his lips heavily against hers, with a madness and domineering force, as if he wanted to merge her into his own body. His hands gripped her waist tightly, as if afraid she would suddenly disappear.
Lin Xihe struggled at first, pushing hard against Ji Zhuo's chest with both hands, but as Ji Zhuo's kiss deepened, she felt her strength being gradually drained away.
Her body gradually went limp, and she slowly fell into Ji Zhuo's arms.
"You three are quite a harmonious family!"
Ji Zhuo's anger had not completely subsided, and his tone was still filled with a strong sense of hostility.
He held Lin Xihe tightly in his arms, resting his chin on her head, as if he wanted to hide her away and prevent anyone from coveting her.
"Xi'er, don't even think about trying to please everyone. I can't accept that." Ji Zhuo's voice rang out above Lin Xihe's head, carrying an undeniable firmness.
"I didn't mean to..."
Lin Xihe felt as if Ji Zhuo's chin was about to pierce her head, and couldn't help but cry out, "Don't press so hard against me, it hurts so much!"
"If I don't make you feel pain, you'll never learn."
Although Ji Zhuo said that, he unconsciously loosened his grip a bit, his arms loosening slightly, but his eyes still held a hint of jealousy.
“Ji Zhuo, if seeing us interact like this makes you this upset, you really need to think carefully about whether you should find someone else…”
Before Lin Xihe could finish speaking, a sharp pain shot through her waist.
Ji Zhuo gripped her waist tightly with his large hand, a fierce glint in his eyes: "Say one more word!"
Lin Xihe took a deep breath and said slowly, "I can keep a proper distance from him and not do anything intimate with him, but it's impossible for us not to see each other or talk to each other."
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