Translator: Henyee Translations   Editor: Henyee Translations
Shao Jingmo looked down at the person in his arms and knew that she was pretending to be asleep. He did not expose her.
As they walked past the family of three, Qiao Qiao vaguely heard the woman say to her lover, âDo you remember when I quarreled with my parents back then and ran away from home in a fit of anger? When you found out, you came to find me and coaxed me for a long time. You even coaxed me to sleep.
After that, you carried me home like this.â
The manâs voice was like a gentle wind. It sounded gentle. âYou remember after all this time?â
The woman snorted a laugh. âIâm just forgetful, I didnât lose my memory.â
The man told her in a low voice, âl didnât tell you. I hugged you all the way that day and my arms were trembling the next day when I opened the bottle of mineral water.â
The woman giggled. âThatâs for trying to be brave!â
The man said, â If I donât force myself, Iâm afraid the person beside you now isnât me.â
Qiao Qiao pretended to be asleep all the way and didnât open her eyes when she entered the elevator. When she reached the floor and Shao Jingmo opened the door, she suddenly opened her eyes and asked, âIs your arm sore?â
Shao Jingmo looked down at her. âAre you awake?â
Qiao Qiao smiled in embarrassment. âI was pretending to sleep.â
Shao Jingmo said, âl know.â
Qiao Qiao said, âWhy ask if you know?â
Shao Jingmo said, âl want to see how long youâll pretend to sleep.â
Qiao Qiao kicked her legs. âThen put me down now. Otherwise, it wonât be easy for you to open the door.â
Shao Jingmo said, âThatâs what you thought.â With that, the door opened with a click. It was a fingerprint lock, so it was easy to open the door even when he was carrying her. He carried her inside and hooked his foot to close the door. âThe switch is to your left,â he said.
Qiao Qiao reached out according to Shao Jingmoâs instructions and found it accurately. She pressed the switch and the entire living room was instantly as bright as day.
This was the first time Qiao Qiao had come to the Tianfang Water Pavilion under Shao Jingmoâs name. It was completely different from the Qiao residenceâs renovation style. This place was simpler and more in line with Shao Jingmoâs aesthetic taste.
However, it was obvious that some of the furnishings had not been carefully planned. Qiao Qiao saw this detail and casually commented. However, Shao Jingmo said, âThatâs because Iâm waiting for a mistress.â
Qiao Qiao said, âl donât know how.â
Shao Jingmo placed her on the sofa. âYou can try if you donât know. Iâm leaving it to you anyway. It doesnât matter if itâs a little late. Thereâs no hurry to stay.â
Qiao Qiao raised her head and asked him, âDo you really believe in my aesthetic taste? Arenât you afraid that Iâll completely turn this place into the style 1 like?â
The style she liked was too fresh and young. It was completely different from the style Shao Jingmo liked. Even if they fused together, it was very abrupt. Shao Jingmo stood up. âIf the home that belongs to us can all become your favorite style, I will definitely look forward to coming home every day.â
Qiao Qiao bent her knees and stepped on the sofa, then stood up. This made her seem much taller than Shao Jingmo. She reached out and placed her hands on his shoulders. âDid you see the family of three downstairs?â
Shao Jingmo raised his eyebrows. âHm?â
Qiao Qiao scratched the back of his neck with her fingertips. âDid you see that?â
Shao Jingmo said, â1 saw it.â
Qiao Qiao bit her lip. âAlthough I was pretending to be asleep with my eyes closed, do you know what I was thinking?â Shao Jingmo said. âThinking about our future?â
The smile on Qiao Qiaoâs lips suddenly disappeared. âNo way. How could you guess that?â
âIt wasnât a guess. 1 thought so too,â he said. Qiao Qiao was slightly stunned. Shao Jingmo kissed her cheek. âAt that time, I was also wondering if that scene would be reflected on us three or four years later. A family of three.â
Qiao Qiao asked, âWhat if itâs a family of four?â
Shao Jingmo said, âEverythings fine.â
It was still early. Worried that Qiao Qiao would starve for too long, Shao
Jingmo got Qiao Qiao a yogurt from the fridge and turned to the kitchen. Nowadays, Shao Jingmo rarely returns to the Tianfang Water Pavilion. The property management would regularly inform Shao Jingmo before changing the ingredients in the fridge.
Shao Jingmoâs culinary skills were naturally not as good as Qiao Qiaoâs, but he couldnât bear to let Qiao Qiao cook, so he rolled up his sleeves and personally cooked two portions of seafood noodles.
In the living room, Qiao Qiao turned on the television and shook her legs while drinking yogurt. She sat leisurely and waited for Shao Jingmoâs noodles to be served.
The cell phone beside her buzzed.
Qiao Qiao poked her head over to take a look. Seeing that it was a call from Mother Qiao, she quickly put the yogurt aside and took the phone to answer the call.
ââ¦Mom,â she said in an extremely low voice..