Ye Qiu returned to the room after the call, and Qianshan Xue immediately asked, “What did Auntie say?”
“My mom was thrilled. She said she’ll come to see you in a couple of days,” Ye Qiu said with a smile.
“Really?” Qianshan Xue felt both excited and nervous at the thought of meeting her in-laws soon.
“Of course it’s true,” Ye Qiu said. “My mom also told you to take care of yourself, and Sister Lin…”
He trailed off.
Suddenly, both Qianshan Xue and Qiushan Nange looked at Ye Qiu, their expressions uneasy.
Though they were far away in Dadong, they were well aware of Lin Jingzhi’s existence and her importance to Ye Qiu.
“What did she say?” Qianshan Xue couldn’t help but ask.
Ye Qiu said, “Sister Lin said you’re welcome to visit Jiangzhou anytime. She’ll come to see Ruyi when she has time and told you to take care.”
Phew—
Qianshan Xue and Qiushan Nange both breathed a sigh of relief.
“By the way, there’s something I want to discuss with you,” Ye Qiu said to Qianshan Xue. “You’ve just given birth and need to rest during your confinement period. I’m thinking of hiring a few nannies to help with Ruyi and ease your burden. What do you think?”
Before Qianshan Xue could respond, Qiushan Nange said, “No need. I can take care of Ruyi.”
“No way,” Ye Qiu refused outright.
“What, you think I can’t handle looking after a child?” Qiushan Nange said. “I raised Xiaoxue myself. I’m very experienced.”
Ye Qiu said, “I know you can care for a child, but you’ve been exhausted looking after Xiaoxue during her pregnancy. I can’t let you overwork yourself, so hiring a few nannies is better.”
So he was worried about her.
Qiushan Nange felt warm inside.
“Master, I don’t want you to wear yourself out either. Let’s follow Ye Qiu’s idea and hire nannies,” Qianshan Xue agreed with Ye Qiu’s suggestion.
Ye Qiu said, “Do you know any reliable nannies? If not, I can get some from Dragon Gate. Our own people are trustworthy.”
“I’ll handle this,” Qiushan Nange said. “Tomorrow morning, I’ll go down the mountain to find a few nannies. Don’t worry, I’ll thoroughly vet their backgrounds.”
In truth, with Qiushan Nange and Qianshan Xue’s status, a single phone call could settle such a minor matter.
The reason Qiushan Nange wanted to handle it personally was for safety.
After all, the nannies would be spending a lot of time with little Ruyi.
“Master, thank you for your hard work,” Qianshan Xue said gratefully.
“We’re family. No need for formalities,” Qiushan Nange said, then picked up little Ruyi, doting on her with a loving expression.
The two female doctors were preparing formula for Ruyi nearby.
Half an hour later.
Little Ruyi fell asleep next to Qianshan Xue. Qianshan Xue said, “Master, it’s late. Go rest!”
Qiushan Nange said, “I’ll stay here tonight to look after you.”
“No need. The doctors are here.”
“I…”
“Listen to Xiaoxue. Go rest!” Ye Qiu urged.
“Alright then. Xiaoxue, you rest early too,” Qiushan Nange said, turning to leave.
Once she was gone, Qianshan Xue said to Ye Qiu, “You’ve been traveling all day and must be tired. Go rest!”
Ye Qiu held her hand, saying, “I’m not tired. I want to stay here with you both.”
“Be good and go rest.”
“I’m really not tired.”
Qianshan Xue said, “My Master is tired.”
“She’s already gone to rest,” Ye Qiu said.
Qianshan Xue gave Ye Qiu a look. “You can be so considerate sometimes, but other times you’re such a typical man.”
“What do you mean?” Ye Qiu asked.
Qianshan Xue said, “Don’t you feel bad leaving my Master to sleep alone?”
Ye Qiu was stunned. “Xiaoxue, you mean…”
Qianshan Xue nodded.
Ye Qiu said, “But you…”
“Don’t worry about me. The doctors are here with me,” Qianshan Xue said softly. “I can tell Master really loves children. You should make an effort.”
Ye Qiu was dumbfounded.
“Don’t just stand there. Go find my Master. You can do it!” Qianshan Xue gave him an encouraging look.
Ye Qiu hesitated. “Is this really okay?”
“I’m telling you, as a grown man, why do you get so hesitant at crucial moments? I don’t mind, so why should you?” Qianshan Xue pretended to be angry, saying, “If you don’t go, I’ll never speak to you again, hmph.”
“Don’t get mad. I’ll go, alright?” Ye Qiu kissed Qianshan Xue’s forehead, glanced at little Ruyi, and left the room.
Soon after.
Ye Qiu arrived outside Qiushan Nange’s room.
The room was lit. Ye Qiu raised his hand to knock, thought for a moment, and then pushed the door open.
As he entered, he saw Qiushan Nange in a thin dress, her smooth neck exposed, sitting at a vanity, brushing her hair.
“You’re not with Xiaoxue and Ruyi. Why are you here?” Qiushan Nange saw Ye Qiu in the mirror and asked without turning around.
“Xiaoxue said you’ve been too tired lately and told me to keep you company,” Ye Qiu said.
Qiushan Nange said, “I’m fine. Go back to Xiaoxue.”
“Xiaoxue said if I don’t stay with you tonight, she’ll never speak to me again.”
At those words, Qiushan Nange blushed. She understood what Qianshan Xue meant.
She felt both happy and nervous, feigning anger. “How could Xiaoxue be so reckless?”
“She’s not reckless. She’s worried about you,” Ye Qiu said, stepping behind Qiushan Nange and placing his hands on her shoulders.
Instantly, Qiushan Nange’s body stiffened, her face so red it could drip water, like a perfectly ripe apple.
Ye Qiu leaned down, his face close to hers, looking at her in the mirror and whispering in her ear, “Nange, you’re beautiful.”
Qiushan Nange’s ears burned, her heart racing like a startled deer, thumping wildly. She stammered, “Ye Qiu, don’t mess around.”
“Don’t you like it?” Ye Qiu asked.
“I…”
Before Qiushan Nange could finish, Ye Qiu’s hands slid from her shoulders, slowly moving downward and slipping inside her collar…
“Ah!” Qiushan Nange let out a soft whimper, gripping Ye Qiu’s hands tightly, pleading in panic, “Ye Qiu, please, don’t do this… sob…”
Ye Qiu ignored her, kissing her dominantly. Soon, Qiushan Nange melted into his arms.
At the height of their passion.
Qiushan Nange pushed Ye Qiu away with effort.
“What’s wrong?” Ye Qiu asked.
Qiushan Nange glanced at him shyly, quickly lowering her head, and said in a mosquito-like voice, “In Dadong, it’s usually the woman who serves the man.”
“I understand.”
Ye Qiu lay down on the tatami, beckoning to Qiushan Nange with a finger. “Come on.”
