Qin Xiao had come to Jiang City again, but compared to the last time when he was sneaking around, this time he came openly to see his younger sister and nephew.

Upon learning that both of them had gone to the Qin family’s resort, his car made a turn, and instead of heading to the hotel, it went straight to the resort.

When Qin Xiao arrived, it was already past 7 on Saturday evening.

Xu Youyou and the others finished dinner at 5 pm, and by 6 pm they had started washing up and were already preparing to go to bed.

After a day of playing, the excitement wore off, leaving an irresistible fatigue. Several little ones almost nodded off into their bowls during dinner!

The watching parents were both exasperated and amused by the sight.

It’s not like they wouldn’t be able to play anymore in the future, so why push themselves so hard?

But, as they say, seeing the children having such a great time made their efforts worth it.

“Right now?” Qin Yiren couldn’t help but furrow her brows when she received a call from Qin Xiao around 6 pm. “I thought you’d go to the hotel first.”

Qin Xiao had originally planned that, but Qin Yiren mentioned that they would play until dusk before returning home tomorrow. Since he would be staying in a hotel anyway, and the resort wasn’t short of rooms, there was no harm in going directly there.

So, he decided to head straight to the resort after getting off the plane, which was much closer than going to the hotel.

With that, Qin Yiren naturally instructed the manager to prepare another room and dinner. Qin Xiao definitely wouldn’t be accustomed to airplane food.

However, upon arriving at the resort, Qin Xiao chose to first find Qin Yiren and take a look at his great nephew.

Unexpectedly, it was Xu Youyou who opened the door.

“Good evening, Juanjuan’s uncle~”

Qin Yiren had mentioned to Xu Youyou while taking Lu Chenjun to wash up that if Lu Chenjun’s uncle came by later, she should ask him to wait for a moment.

She also casually asked if Xu Youyou remembered Lu Chenjun’s uncle.

Xu Youyou raised her hand excitedly. “I remember!”

He’s the big Juanjuan!

“Good evening, Youyou.”

Upon seeing the adorable little girl in front of him, Qin Xiao couldn’t help but soften his stern expression. He bent down and gently patted the girl’s head, which was still slightly damp.

“Yiyi— oh, where’s your Aunt Qin?”

He shouldn’t have gone to the wrong room, right?

Naturally, Qin Yiren wouldn’t go into detail about Xu Wenyin going out for errands or Xu Youyou sharing a room with her when she spoke to Qin Xiao.

So, when he first saw Xu Youyou opening the door, Qin Xiao almost thought he had knocked on the wrong door!

“Aunt and Juanjuan are in the bathroom! She wants me to ask Uncle to wait for a moment~”

Xu Youyou reached out and tugged at Qin Xiao’s sleeve. “Uncle, sit down first~”

Following this gentle gesture, Qin Xiao sat directly on the sofa in the living room, then he watched as the little one eagerly went to pour him a glass of water.

Quite thoughtful!

Qin Xiao quickly stopped Xu Youyou’s actions and expressed that he wasn’t thirsty.

Actually, knowing that Qin Yiren was busy at the moment, Qin Xiao hadn’t intended to sit down. He still hadn’t had dinner, so he thought it would be a good time to grab something to eat now and come back to see his sister later.

Unexpectedly, after being ‘warmly’ welcomed by Xu Youyou, he somehow found himself sitting down.

Qin Xiao simply sent a message to his assistant, asking him to deliver the food directly there, and also asked him to prepare an extra pair of chopsticks.

That’s right, Qin Xiao still remembered the joy of feeding Xu Youyou during his last visit to Qin Yiren’s house. Maybe he could feed the little one a little more this time?

While waiting, he also took the opportunity to chat with Xu Youyou.

“Where’s Youyou’s mom?”

Since Xu Wenyin successfully turned the tide and defeated Expert A last time, Qin Xiao had assigned Zhao Tao to be in charge of coordinating with her.

And from time to time, he would check on the progress of the recruitment.

To be honest, at Xu Wenyin’s level, Qin Xiao would definitely grant her the utmost freedom. Whether she went to work or not was irrelevant. What mattered was that she showed up when it was crucial.

The result was a rejection!

Because the other party couldn’t guarantee her availability at all times, she rejected the offer of a multimillion-dollar salary without hesitation.

Alright then, Qin Xiao couldn’t force her, could he?

He could only have Zhao Tao continue to build a good relationship with Xu Wenyin, and he even took the initiative to take over all the programming developed by Xu Wenyin.

Little did he know, this decision would bring him another surprise.

Xu Wenyin’s talent on the computer was truly remarkable! Her speed and quality were both exceptional. While she had been an excellent student in school, her abilities hadn’t reached this level back then. Could it be that facing life and death experiences truly had the power to transform someone?

But Qin Xiao didn’t bother delving into such matters. He’s a businessman, and businessmen value profit over a person’s past.

Anyway, thanks to the several sets of programming provided by Xu Wenyin and some customized items specially tailored by Qin Xiao, the Qin family’s technology company has been making waves recently. There have been quite a few people coming to him, both openly and discreetly, to inquire if he had recruited any talent.

Naturally, Qin Xiao brushed off such inquiries.

Xu Wenyin had made it clear to Zhao Tao from the beginning that she wanted to keep her contributions hidden and didn’t want anyone to know that she was behind those things.

In that case, Qin Xiao certainly wouldn’t risk offending Xu Wenyin over such a trivial matter.

Not only should he avoid offending her, but he also needed to maintain a good relationship with Xu Wenyin.

Money was one aspect, but it’s also important to cater to her preferences.

How much importance Xu Wenyin attached to her daughter, even Qin Xiao had heard about it.

After all, when Zhao Tao reported to him, he mentioned that Xu Wenyin had bought six sets of properties as birthday gifts for Xu Youyou, and she was continuing to buy more. It seemed like she intended to make Xu Youyou a landlady in the future.

When Zhao Tao mentioned this matter, there was a hint of undeniable envy in his tone.

He also wished to have a mother like that!

As for how Zhao Tao found out, it was because Xu Wenyin initially lacked experience in buying properties, and the information online was varied and diverse. She casually asked Zhao Tao, who seemed to know a lot about common knowledge.

Sure enough, Xu Wenyin wasn’t disappointed! Zhao Tao, or rather Qin Xiao, also contributed to the smooth processing of property deeds behind the scenes.

Now Qin Xiao looked at Xu Youyou in front of him. But to be honest, even without Xu Wenyin, Xu Youyou would still be a child who was easy to like.

“Mom went to work~” Xu Youyou obediently placed her hands on her lap, but her eyes occasionally glanced at Qin Xiao’s hair.

She thought her gaze was very discreet, but in Qin Xiao’s eyes, it was quite obvious.

Thinking of something Qin Yiren had jokingly mentioned to him before, Qin Xiao took the initiative to lift Xu Youyou and place her on his lap. Then, he tilted his head slightly and said, “Youyou, do you want to touch Uncle’s hair? It’s okay, go ahead.”

It seemed that every curly-haired person couldn’t escape this fate. Even he was often subjected to this kind of head-rubbing by many elders when he was young.

However, as Qin Xiao grew older and his influence grew stronger, no one dared to do such a thing anymore, or even think about it.

Xu Youyou was still the first one to express such a clear desire.

Wasn’t she afraid of him?

Qin Xiao was well aware of his lack of affinity with children. Even the most mischievous children wouldn’t dare to be too unruly in front of him, except for the other little curly-haired one in the family.

Unexpectedly, there was now another little girl who not only wasn’t afraid of him but was also eyeing his curly hair.

Upon hearing that, Xu Youyou immediately showed a surprised expression and asked, “Can I really?”

Qin Xiao’s response was to directly grab Xu Youyou’s hand and put it on his head, then he gently shook it.

The next moment, the door to the room opened.

“Brother?”

Seeing the scene before her, Qin Yiren couldn’t help but reveal an indescribable expression.

Doesn’t her brother hate people touching his hair the most?

Meanwhile, Lu Chenjun on the side looked at Xu Youyou with a stern expression.

Traitor!

Sensing her friend’s resentment, Xu Youyou immediately jumped down from Qin Xiao’s side and took a few steps to stand in front of Lu Chenjun. “Juanjuan, don’t be angry. Uncle’s hair isn’t as soft as yours. I like Juanjuan the most!”

That was Xu Youyou’s inner thought. Juanjuan’s uncle’s curly hair seemed like it had more volume, but it couldn’t compare to the softness of Juanjuan’s hair at all. It was a bit prickly and completely different from what she had imagined.

Xu Youyou expressed that she didn’t want to touch it a second time at all. Juanjuan’s hair was still the best!

Qin Xiao who was openly rejected: “……”

Forget it, what’s the need to argue with a child?

“Pfft—” His younger sister, Qin Yiren, just laughed out loud and said, “Right? I also think Juanjuan’s hair is more comfortable.”

Did her brother apply something to his head? Despite Qin Xiao appearing as a workaholic solely focused on projects and company matters, he actually paid a lot of attention to his appearance.

Look, the color of his tie was chosen specifically to complement today’s suit, wasn’t it?

Men ah, they really like to appear mysterious!

Mocking her own brother without any pressure, Qin Yiren, with a gleaming smile, escorted the two children back to their bedroom. They were tired today and needed to sleep early.

Xu Youyou also had a five-minute phone call with Xu Wenyin earlier.

After making sure that the two children didn’t need any company and that Xu Youyou’s hair was thoroughly dry, Qin Yiren returned to the living room.

Qin Xiao just finished his dinner.

The assistant tidied up everything, leaving only the two siblings in the living room.

“What’s going on? Are there changes again with Jiang City’s top brass?”

With Qin Yiren’s remark as a starting point, the lights in the living room stayed on until midnight.

When Qin Yiren woke up the next day, she found that the two spots beside her were empty, and judging by the temperature, they must have left a while ago.

Qin Yiren glanced at her phone.

Oh, it’s ten o’clock already!

It seemed like the two little ones knew that Qin Yiren had stayed up late last night and was tired.

They got up quietly, not making any noise to wake her up.

Feeling a bit touched, Qin Yiren quickly got out of bed and went downstairs, but she didn’t see the children around. However, the manager was waiting for her there.

“Miss Qin, Little Master and Little Miss have already been taken to play by Mr. Qin. They must have arrived at our resort’s orchard by now. The loquats and mulberries this season are quite good.”

“Would you like to have something to eat first to pad your stomach?”

The manager’s smile was very kind, and in just a few short sentences, he conveyed all the information Qin Yiren wanted to know.

However, Qin Yiren immediately displayed an indescribable expression on the spot.

Her brother? Taking care of the children?

In order not to leave any shadow on the children’s childhood, Qin Yiren quickly ate a few bites of breakfast and then took the car to the orchard first.

Then she learned that Qin Xiao had just left with the two children, seemingly to go fishing by the lake.

F-fishing?

Didn’t Qin Xiao know that it’s necessary to keep children away from the water’s edge?

Well, with her brother’s common sense, he might indeed not know!

On the contrary, the Liu and the Qian family, along with Liu Yanzhi were still working hard in the orchard.

Mother Qian mentioned that delicious desserts could be made with loquats and mulberries, so the three little foodies were eager to gather enough ingredients.

In reality, given their height, they might not even be able to reach the leaves, let alone the fruit.

Instead, Father Liu, who usually dressed in a suit and looked like a refined scholar, had taken off his coat and was now throwing loquats down from the tree, while the children were responsible for catching them, each with a bright smile on their faces.

Father Liu remarked that despite his current appearance, he was quite the expert at climbing trees back in the village in his younger days!

Seeing Qin Yiren approaching, they warmly invited her to taste the fruits they had picked themselves.

But Qin Yiren was still worried about Qin Xiao and the two children. After symbolically eating two loquats, she hurried off to the lake.

When she arrived, the scene before her was truly beautiful.

There were three deck chairs, one large and two small, and each person wore a very rustic…… straw hat on their head.

Who knows where they got them from?

Then each of them had a fishing rod in front of them, but judging by their posture, it seemed like no one was really paying attention to fishing. Instead, they were lounging in their deck chairs, almost as if they were elderly gentlemen in their fifties or sixties, just missing a teacup in their hands!

The atmosphere was harmonious and peaceful, leisurely yet… tinged with a hint of decadence.

Completely different from the energetic feeling of yesterday!

Did they suddenly switch styles?

Qin Xiao didn’t wear a suit today. He just put on a simple white shirt, which made him look a few years younger at first glance. The two children were also dressed in simple and comfortable short-sleeved shirts, probably because they were easier to wear.

After Qin Yiren finished her inner monologue, she walked straight towards the group.

When she approached, she realized that the two kids were already lying there with their eyes closed, fast asleep.

Only Qin Xiao’s eyes remained focused on the fishing rod.

Sensing Qin Yiren’s approach, Qin Xiao lifted his head slightly and made a quiet gesture towards her.

Qin Yiren: “……”

She took out her phone and started typing.

【I never thought I’d see you taking care of kids one day!】

And it seemed like he was doing a good job with them too.

Qin Xiao also took out his phone.

【I suddenly realized having a kid isn’t so bad after all.】

As soon as Qin Yiren finished reading that line, a surprised expression appeared on her face, while her fingers kept moving on the phone screen.

【If Mom saw this, she’d be overjoyed and probably rush to the temple to make offerings right away!】

To be honest, Qin Xiao’s family background, character, appearance, and so on, were all outstanding. Even though he’s already 32 years old this year, for many people, this age wasn’t a problem at all.

But he just wasn’t getting married! He hadn’t even dated anyone for the past two years!

In the past, he at least had two girlfriends, but without exception, they often broke up within three months!

Yes, it was Qin Xiao who got dumped!

Should Qin Xiao be praised for having good taste in girlfriends as none of them were gold diggers? Or should one say that as a workaholic straight male, he’s destined to be single for life?!

In front of his parents, Qin Xiao himself expressed that he currently had no intention of settling down, and was solely focused on his work.

Mother Qin then cautiously said, “If it’s someone you like, Ah Xiao, we don’t care about their family background, even if! Even if it’s a man! It doesn’t matter!”

Qin Xiao: “……”

At that moment, Qin Yiren, who was just pregnant, almost laughed out loud.

But now this guy actually said he wants a child?

Qin Yiren immediately put on a serious expression after making a joke.

【Even if you’re my brother, if you have such a scumbag idea of marrying just any suitable woman to have a child, I’ll still look down on you!】

It was quite an effort for Qin Yiren to write such a long paragraph in one breath.

Qin Xiao’s reaction to it was just a sneer, mouthing a single word.

Scram!

You scram!

The siblings engaged in a few rounds of staring battles, then suddenly both chuckled lightly.

Since Qin Yiren got married and had a child, how long has it been since they’ve had such playful banter?

With Lu Chenjun’s matter, the busy schedule at work, and countless other matters, it seemed that unconsciously, the two of them had grown somewhat distant.

For a moment, both of them felt a tinge of nostalgia.

But after all, they were siblings who had been close for decades. With this shared laughter, all their worries and distance seemed to dissipate into thin air.

“Aunt?”

Xu Youyou rubbed her eyes and looked at the two adults.

Was there something happy happening? Aunt and Uncle were both smiling so merrily!

The sound also successfully woke up Lu Chenjun.

When he realized his current state, he might have felt a bit embarrassed, so he was unable to control a hint of bashfulness that showed on his face.

Seeing this, Qin Xiao couldn’t help but suddenly pick up his usually mature-looking nephew and lift him high up in the air.

Lu Chenjun who was still a bit groggy: “???”

“Let’s go, it’s time to eat~”

Qin Yiren also lifted Xu Youyou effortlessly, her face unable to contain the joy bubbling within.

Completely baffled by the behavior of the two adults, Xu Youyou and Lu Chenjun exchanged a glance, and then a similar thought flashed through their minds, Adults are really hard to understand!

In the afternoon, instead of going out to play, everyone enjoyed themselves in the lounge, savoring the afternoon tea made by Mother Qin with fresh loquats, mulberries, and other fruits and vegetables.

Not only were there delicious cupcakes, but also tasty fruit juices and crispy cookies, each one incredibly delicious!

Xu Wenyin couldn’t help but drool!

She really wanted to taste the culinary skills of a master chef. One simply couldn’t get that kind of food regularly!

Fortunately, Xu Youyou also knew her mother’s preferences. After eating two pieces of the cookies that were given to her, she set aside the remaining four without touching them further.

“Youyou, you don’t like the cookies?”

Mother Qin, seeing this, couldn’t help but ask curiously. Baking wasn’t her forte, she only started experimenting with it because her child liked it.

But with her knowledge and nimble hands, Mother Qin’s food always received hearty praise from her husband and son.

Even Liu Miaomiao, who was usually picky, was eating with a joyful smile on her face this time, so Mother Qin couldn’t help but be curious.

Were the cookies lacking something?

Unexpectedly, Xu Youyou shook her head. “No, no, the cookies are delicious~ But……” She paused for a second, seeming a bit embarrassed. “Youyou want Mom to try them too!”

All the adults present: “!!!”

With a daughter like this, what more could a parent ask for?!

The children’s reactions were even more straightforward. Lu Chenjun immediately moved all the cookies in front of him to Xu Youyou’s side and said, “You eat, I don’t like them.”

Liu Miaomiao and Qian Xin, looking at the lonely cookie on their own plates, directly grabbed it and placed it into Xu Youyou’s plate, saying, “Youyou! Eat!”

The two of them spoke in unison, displaying quite the synergy.

Liu Yanzhi was even more generous. He ate the cookies first, leaving the cupcakes untouched.

So the next second, he handed the cupcake to Xu Youyou. “Let Aunt Xu try this cupcake too~”

Facing this harmonious scene, the adults couldn’t help but smile knowingly. Mother Qin even spoke up, saying, “No need to divide, no need to divide, I made plenty this time. Everyone can take some home later!”

Perhaps a single cookie or a small cupcake doesn’t hold much monetary value, but it’s the thought behind it that truly matters.

Mother Qin sighed inwardly. They’re all such good kids.

It’s really worth it to see her son make friends like these!

Xu Wenyin was so touched that her eyes were brimming with tears. If there weren’t so many people around, she would have appeared right then and there to shower her little darling with kisses!

Finally, after dinner at the resort, everyone got into their own cars and headed home. The kids didn’t forget to bid farewell to one another before parting ways.

Even though they were a bit tired after the two-day adventure, they were truly happy.

Qin Xiao had originally planned to stay at a hotel, but Qin Yiren pulled him directly into her car.

“What, are you being wronged by living in my house?”

Qin Yiren’s house was spacious, so of course, there were guest rooms available.

She had already instructed the housekeeper in advance to prepare all the necessary items, ensuring that the experience of his stay wouldn’t be any less than that of a five-star hotel.

Perhaps Qin Yiren wouldn’t have thought about these things before, but after the banter during fishing, she understood something.

Time doesn’t diminish feelings, it’s only one’s own hesitant heart that changes.

Qin Xiao didn’t refuse. He touched Qin Yiren’s head like he used to when they were kids and said, “Alright, I’m not feeling wronged. Thanks to Miss Qin for taking me in.”

This version of Qin Yiren reminded him of the girl from before her marriage, proud as the sun, forever brimming with confidence and never fearing anything.

Because behind her, she had a family that always supported her.

‘My little sister.’ Qin Xiao silently thought in his heart, ‘You’ve finally come out of your shell’.

Qin Yiren’s answer was an unceremonious slap on his hand.

Doesn’t he know how important a woman’s hairstyle is? Getting the perfect volume on top of the head was no easy task!

If that meddling hand dared to reach over again, she’d chop it off straight away!

When they arrived home, it was already past seven in the evening. The moment the elevator doors opened, Xu Wenyin rushed over and hugged Xu Youyou.

“Youyou~ Mom missed you so much~”

Xu Youyou giggled non-stop. “Mom, Youyou missed you too~ So, so much!”

Although Xu Wenyin occasionally chatted with Xu Youyou over the past two days, it wasn’t the same as meeting face to face. There was always something missing without physical contact.

No wonder people often say that online relationships aren’t real. There’s something about physical contact between people that’s essential. Without it, even the strongest emotions might not endure.

“Is everything resolved?”

Qin Yiren looked at Xu Wenyin and noted that she seemed to be in good spirits.

She probably wasn’t deceived.

Upon hearing that, Xu Wenyin flashed a proud smile. “Of course, who do you think I am?”

On Monday morning, the first phase of the plan was ready to be executed.

It would be the perfect lunchtime conversation for those who hadn’t yet shifted their focus from work.

Look at how considerate she was!

Only then did Xu Wenyin seem to notice the man standing behind Qin Yiren.

Juanjuan’s uncle also came along?

In the evening, she was busy with some matters and naturally didn’t pay attention to what was going on on Xu Youyou’s side, nor did she know about Qin Xiao being brought along by Qin Yiren.

But that didn’t matter. She waved casually at Qin Xiao. “You’re Yiyi’s brother, right? Hello, and thank you for the gift last time.”

Xu Wenyin still remembered that ‘she’ hadn’t met Qin Xiao before, so she quickly adopted the mannerisms of an actress, greeting him politely yet maintaining a certain distance.

However, such a reaction also led Qin Xiao to start speculating.

This person, could she possibly not know that he’s Zhao Tao’s boss?

Congratulations to Comrade Qin Xiao, he guessed it right.

Zhao Tao always referred to Qin Xiao as ‘my boss, my boss’, and he didn’t even mention the name of his company, because he assumed Xu Wenyin knew.

After all, Xu Wenyin was introduced by Lu Weizheng and was friends with Qin Yiren, so how could she not know about Qin Xiao and the Qin Group?

However, Xu Wenyin really didn’t know!

What did she care about who the big boss was and what he did? As long as he paid generously and willingly, that was all that mattered, right?

When Lu Weizheng mentioned it to her before, he referred to Zhao Tao as his friend, so naturally Xu Wenyin assumed both Zhao Tao and his boss were friends of Lu Weizheng’s.

With Qin Yiren around, she believed Lu Weizheng wouldn’t harm her.

Moreover, during this period, the cooperation between the two sides had been very pleasant!

Xu Wenyin also didn’t understand the distinction between designer and non-designer brands. Last time, she didn’t realize the value of the gift Qin Xiao gave them. She thought it was just an ordinary bag and hairpin.

But even if she had discovered it, Xu Wenyin would probably just exclaim that gifts from rich people were indeed different. They’re almost worth half an old shabby house!

After all, how could a ‘normal system’ think that Qin Xiao was a spendthrift wealthy boss?

For some reason, Qin Xiao didn’t mention that he’s Zhao Tao’s boss. It was like they were meeting for the first time— well, strictly speaking, it was indeed their first meeting. The fleeting glimpse from last time didn’t count.

“Hello, Ms. Xu. I’m Qin Xiao.”

Subsequently, the two groups parted ways and went back to their respective places, some to rest, others to discuss business.

Xu Wenyin didn’t take the matter of meeting Qin Xiao to mind, as she was happily enjoying some delicious cookies made by Mother Qin with Xu Youyou, surrounded by a bubble of happiness.

These weren’t just ordinary cookies, they were Youyou’s love for her!

If it weren’t for the fact that cookies spoil, Xu Wenyin would have seriously considered framing them, with a label beside them saying—— Given by my beloved daughter Xu Youyou on [date].

In the future, anyone who comes to their house must be introduced to them!