Chapter 109: Unfortunately, I Fell for Someone’s Tricks When I Was Young

“Who’s your good brother now!” Ziyi pulled on Qin Xuan’s ear, gritting her teeth as she said, “I just want to be your wife!”

“Hm? Alright, alright!” Fortunately, Ziyi didn’t pull too hard, and Qin Xuan quickly freed himself from her grasp.

“You’re so annoying! Make it up to me!” Qin Xuan looked at Ziyi’s pouting lips and didn’t hesitate to lean in and kiss her.

A few minutes later, Ziyi lay sprawled on the bed, panting heavily.

“Alright then, I’ll go see if Aunt Yang needs any help!” Qin Xuan glanced at her like that and thought, Is that all?

“Go ahead…” Ziyi drooped her head and waved him off.

Back in the kitchen, Qin Xuan sat on a stool peeling garlic.

“Qin Xuan,” Yang Ying covered the pot and looked over at him, “You can’t bully Ziyi, okay? She’s liked you since she was little. And those photos of you two? Actually, I got them from your mom.”

Case solved. Qin Xuan had always wondered why Ziyi had his pictures—it turned out his mom had already given them away long ago...

“Don’t worry, Aunt Yang,” Qin Xuan nodded, meeting Yang Ying’s gaze without flinching.

“That’s enough, enough, you’re making my eyes water!” Yang Ying rubbed her teary eyes after a moment; she really was getting old.

“Aunt Yang, where’s Uncle Nan? Isn’t he home?” Qin Xuan asked, curious if he wasn’t coming for dinner.

That question put Yang Ying in a spot—how could she say that Nan Zhengyi was avoiding dinner because his daughter had been romanced by a pig, and that pig happened to be his old rival?

At that moment, Uncle Nan was somewhere else, brooding.

“He’s... busy with work. Don’t worry about him,” Yang Ying said awkwardly.

Maybe Uncle Nan was stuck eating instant noodles again—hopefully not the old sauerkraut flavor...

At the dining table, Yang Ying watched Ziyi constantly offering Qin Xuan more meat and suddenly felt a pang of jealousy. It seemed Ziyi had never once offered her a bite...

“Here, Qin Xuan, try the twice-cooked pork. Mom made it really well,” Ziyi said, prompting Yang Ying to roll her eyes, thinking, Isn’t that obvious?

“This afternoon I’m going to play mahjong. Qin Xuan, you stay here. Aunt Yang will make more delicious food for you tonight!” Yang Ying said, giving a knowing look to the slightly stunned Ziyi.

“Alright,” Qin Xuan nodded repeatedly, not daring to argue now that he was a guest.

After the meal, Ziyi, full and satisfied, happily rested on Qin Xuan’s lap. No one was bothering them, and it felt comfortable.

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“What do you want to do this afternoon?” Qin Xuan asked curiously, running his fingers through Ziyi’s hair, feeling its softness and fragrance. He smiled, growing a little addicted to the sensation.

“Take you out to play,” Ziyi said, squinting her eyes as she let him continue, “Just let me digest first...”

...

“Look, this is where I used to come and play a lot as a kid,” Ziyi pointed to a wooden bridge in the park, her eyes flickering with emotion. “But back then, no one wanted to play with me. You know, you’re the first person who’s stayed with me that long since I was little.”

“Now those people seeing you like this probably regret it for life,” Qin Xuan teased, playfully scratching Ziyi’s nose.

“You know, last winter break, those old classmates were pretty surprised to see me. But I ignored them when they greeted me!” Ziyi said proudly to Qin Xuan.

“Well done!” Of course, he had to praise his girlfriend.

“Of course! But it’s a pity...” Ziyi shook her head, holding onto Qin Xuan’s arm.

“A pity what?”

“A pity that back then I’d already fallen for someone and couldn’t escape it!” Ziyi bit her lip, barely holding back a smile.

“Clearly, it was that someone who chased you, wanting to be your husband,” Qin Xuan joked back.

Ziyi punched his arm lightly and said, “You’re the only one who’s good enough! So what if I was the one chasing you? Weren’t you pretty happy about it? That day you even…”

“Don’t say it, don’t say it!” Qin Xuan quickly covered Ziyi’s mouth. There were people nearby, maybe even neighbors. If she made a scene, she’d lose face.

Breaking free from Qin Xuan’s hand, Ziyi tightly grasped his palm. “Come on, I’ll take you somewhere!”

She pulled Qin Xuan along a small mountain path. The hill encircled by the villa neighborhood had been converted into a natural park, but Ziyi hadn’t liked coming here much before; kids lose interest quickly when they can’t run far.

After about half an hour, they sat in a pavilion at the highest point, where they could still see the window of Ziyi’s room.

“The view here’s not bad,” Qin Xuan sighed. “Is this the place you were talking about?”

“Of course not! I just... got tired and wanted to rest a bit,” Ziyi said restlessly, lying on the bench with her head on Qin Xuan’s lap.

Seeing her flushed face, Qin Xuan kissed her forehead.

“What’s that for?” Ziyi looked at him, puzzled. What good was a forehead kiss?

The next moment, their lips met. Luckily, no one came by; otherwise, with Ziyi’s boldness—no, she was quite daring now!

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Sunlight filtered through the leaves, curiously illuminating their faces as if wanting to imprint the moment.

“Alright! My lips are all swollen!” Ziyi quickly pushed Qin Xuan away, licking her lips lightly.

“Feeling rested?” Qin Xuan asked with a gentle smile.

“Let’s go,” Ziyi sat up and reached out her hand.

Qin Xuan took her slightly warm hand. As they walked, they veered off the stone path, weaving through trees. Ziyi seemed very familiar with the area and even warned Qin Xuan about slippery spots.

Before long, Qin Xuan looked at the building ahead, surprised to find a wooden cabin here.

“Come on, let’s go in,” Ziyi pulled him to open the door.

Inside, Qin Xuan surveyed the cabin: no bed, just a chair and wooden table. It looked maintained, with no dust on the surface.

“The mountain path is tough. This cabin was used as a shelter from the rain and a place to rest. Later, when the area was developed, it was abandoned. I was mischievous as a kid and discovered it while wandering around,” Ziyi’s excitement grew as she spoke, while Qin Xuan thought about the lonely little Ziyi finding her own joys.

“It’s pretty nice,” Qin Xuan said quietly, still hearing birds flapping their wings.

“Of course!” Ziyi dragged the chair outside to a flatter spot, patted it to check for dust—though she cleaned it every time she came—and gestured for Qin Xuan to sit.

Qin Xuan didn’t hesitate and sat down, pulling Ziyi to sit sideways on his lap.

“I still prefer being alone with you. Otherwise...” Ziyi seemed to be scheming again, “how about coming here with me every month?”

Originally, she wanted to say every week, but thinking of the eldest at home not being her... never mind, better not provoke Sister Xi!

“Sure,” Qin Xuan had no problem with that request and hugged Ziyi tightly.

“Hug me tighter... and never let go, okay?”

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