Led by the old butler, Qin Qiao'er and her group walked around upstairs for a while before finding Zhao Youting's study.
They knocked on the door.
There was no response.
"Well, it's strange. Mr. Zhao usually deals with his official business in the study..." The old butler was a bit unsure for a moment.
A voice came from behind them, "What? Do you need something from me?"
Looking back, they saw Zhao Youting walking towards the study in his shirt with his sleeves rolled up.
Qin Qiao'er's hair stood on end when she saw him, but she had to admit that at this moment, the everyday Zhao Youting was really eye - catching.
"Mr. Zhao, Miss Qin and the two kids have something they'd like to discuss with you."
"Oh?"
Zhao Youting casually pushed open the door of the study. As he entered, he didn't forget to remind them, "You guys come in too."
The four of them then entered the study.
Zhao Youting sat in his seat and looked at them, "Miss Qin, what can I do for you?"
Qin Qiao'er didn't organize her words well for a moment. Instead, Chenchen replied first, "Dad Youting! Just now we saw a lot of useful things being thrown out here! Can we use these things to hold a flea market?"
"Oh?" Zhao Youting showed an interested look, "Sure! If you need anything, just tell me. Where do you want to hold it?"
Only then did Qin Qiao'er think of this question, but the answer was obvious. She and Chenchen said in unison, "In the nearby Central Park!"
"Well... that's not bad. Then it's up to you. But I'd like to ask, what are you going to do with the money you earn from selling?"
Chenchen's voice was milky but extremely serious, "Dad Youting, if possible, I want to donate it to the Loving Animal Rescue Center that usually helps small animals!"
Wanwan also nodded on the side, "Dad Youting! I also want to help the small animals there!"
Zhao Youting was a bit surprised. Generally, children might not have any concept of money or public welfare yet, but Chenchen and Wanwan already knew about donating.
Seeing Zhao Youting's surprised expression, Qin Qiao'er was quite satisfied. Good job, babies! Let this arrogant guy see how excellent the babies I've raised are!
"Well, you're really sensible. Then we'll do it as you said."
Zhao Youting nodded, "Butler, you're in charge of this matter. You're more familiar with the things at home."
"Yes, Mr. Zhao."
"Okay, now let's go and have dinner. I've made the dishes you two like. It'll get cold soon."
The two cute kids were happy to hear that. Wanwan asked excitedly, "Did Dad Youting cook the meal?"
"Yes."
After saying that, he got up and led the two cheering little ones out of the room towards the living room.
It was really a huge contrast that Zhao Youting could cook so well...
Feeling a bit strange, Qin Qiao'er still followed the butler out of the room.
As Qin Qiao'er expected, this luxurious mansion also had a luxurious living room.
The dishes on the table looked high - class and delicious. After everyone was seated, the attendants brought them napkins.
The tableware was also thoughtfully provided with both exquisitely carved chopsticks and knives and forks. Qin Qiao'er held them very carefully.
"Let's start eating."
The two kids replied naturally first, "Thank you, Dad Youting!"
Zhao Youting also returned a smile.
Looking at the harmonious scene of the three of them, Qin Qiao'er was in a daze for a moment.
If the two babies had a father, it should be like this, or... indeed, for the two kids, having a father like Zhao Youting... might not be bad?
While thinking, she picked up her chopsticks. Qin Qiao'er could also hear the gossiping maids whispering beside them.
"Who do you think this Miss Qin is? She can even make the young master cook in person."
"I don't know. But I heard those two kids are her children."
"Really? I can't tell at all... I thought they were siblings. Their looks are so high!"
"Hey, don't you know? Their shows have been really popular recently... The shows where they were paired with the young master!"
"Hey? The young master is actually willing to appear on shows as a partner with others?"
"Well... it seems quite ambiguous. Didn't Song Qianqian just be removed from the position of the young master's fiancée recently... Could it be..."
Qin Qiao'er couldn't stand it anymore, "Cough."
Only then did the maids realize they had spoken too loudly and quickly stopped the topic.
These maids all seemed to think she was trying to climb up to Zhao Youting. Clearly, it was his own fault...
"Mr. Zhao, I'm a bit carsick. I'll go to my room first."
Zhao Youting was happily having dinner with the two kids and didn't seem to notice much, "You, take Miss Qin to her room."
He casually pointed at a maid.
"Yes, Mr. Zhao." Although Zhao Youting had asked everyone in the family to call him Mr. Zhao after his mother left, the servants still privately called him the young master.
Following the maid, they passed by a room with an open door that was so luxurious it was blinding. The maid said something and went in. Qin Qiao'er also followed in and threw herself on the bed.
What a mess. The people in the Zhao family probably all fawned on Zhao Youting because of his arrogance.
He was just an arrogant guy.
"Humph, I don't care about you..."
Under the combined effects of her bad mood and the early - morning move, Miss Qin fell asleep as soon as she touched the bed.
She woke up again around afternoon.
It was a shock when she opened her eyes.
"Ah, our little lazy cat finally wakes up?" Zhao Youting was lying on his side beside her, propping his head up with one hand, looking as if he was smiling slightly.
"Ah!" In a panic, Qin Qiao'er wrapped the quilt around herself and quickly moved away from Zhao Youting.
"You, you, what are you doing here!"
"This is my room. Where else should I be?" Quickly confirming that she wasn't missing any limbs and her clothes were still intact, Qin Qiao'er still looked at Zhao Youting warily.
Zhao Youting said naturally, "You came onto my bed by yourself. Why are you acting like this now?"
"When did I..." Before she could finish her sentence, while searching for information about the room around her and planning to run at the first sign of trouble, Qin Qiao'er noticed the maid looking at her helplessly on one side.
She remembered what he had said at that time. It should have been, "Ah, please forgive me, Miss Qin. Please wait a moment. There are still some things in the young master's room that I need to get out."
After he said that, he entered this room, and she also...
That meant... it was her fault for not listening clearly.
She swallowed the second half of her sentence, but still crouched in a defensive position in the corner of the bed.
"Remember?" Zhao Youting seemed to be able to read minds and immediately said what Qin Qiao'er was thinking.
"Um..."