Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Rong Qi couldnât help but laugh as Ye Nanshen presented her with a cup of instant noodles, a sight so out of place in their elegant garden. âReally, Ye Nanshen? If Mrs. Hong catches us, she wonât stop lecturing.â
With a seriousness that contrasted with the simplicity of the snack, Ye Nanshen prepared the noodles. The sight of him carefully opening the seasoning packets was oddly endearing to Rong Qi.
âI know itâs not ideal, but I canât stand to see you crave something and not have it. Just a small bite, okay? We need to be careful,â he said, his concern evident. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Rong Qi smiled, touched by his gesture. âOne bite will be plenty.â
âIâll be right back. If Mrs. Hong finds out, Iâll take the blame,â he said, walking away with a purpose.
As Ye Nanshen left, Rong Qi mused over his actions. His small acts of care, like indulging her cravings, filled her with warmth.
âRong Qi,â a gentle voice interrupted her thoughts. Liang Silai stood there, with a polite but distant smile.
âMay I sit?â Liang Silai asked.
Rong Qi nodded, indifferent. âIf you wish.â
Liang Silai sat down, her gaze lingering on Rong Qi. âBoth of you seem to share a deep bond.â
Rong Qi remained silent, unsure of Liang Silaiâs intentions.
Liang Silai continued, âThis place is vast, yet so empty. It must be lonely for our father.â
âPerhaps he enjoys solitude. Too many people can create chaos,â Rong Qi replied, trying to keep the conversation light.
Liang Silai sighed. âYes, the noise of adults can be overwhelming. But the laughter of a child, thatâs a different kind of noise.â
Rong Qi tensed slightly, instinctively touching her belly. She thought, âDid Liang Silai find out that Iâm pregnant? I had kept it a closely guarded secret.â
Before she could delve deeper, Ye Nanshen returned, his expression slightly clouded as he noticed Liang Silai.
Just as Liang Silai was about to ask a question to bait Rong Qi, she caught a glimpse of Ye Nanshen, who was walking toward her.
Liang Silai immediately stood up and bid farewell to Rong Qi. âI should take my leave now. Enjoy your time with your husband. Iâll come and chat with you when Iâm free in the future.â
Rong Qi nodded her head indistinctly, but her gaze was fixed on Ye Nanshenâs hand hidden behind his back. The smile on his lips deepened.
Liang Silai glanced at them and turned to leave. Her eyes were filled with helplessness and a sigh.
âWhere are the noodles?â Rong Qi asked, trying to lighten the mood.
Ye Nanshen placed the steaming cup on the table, glancing at Liang Silai who was now leaving. âWhat did she want?â
âNothing important. We donât have much to talk about,â Rong Qi reassured him.
âBe careful around her and the rest of my uncleâs family. Theyâre not as simple as they seem.â
âI understand,â Rong Qi replied, her focus returning to the noodles. âShould be ready, right?â
Ye Nanshen chuckled, âJust a moment ago, you were so touched, and now itâs back to noodles?â
Rong Qi grinned. âOuch! I am touched. My tears of gratitude are flowing right out of my mouth..â