"So, may I ask how you'll agree, Miss Qin?"
Zhao Youting was persistent, his expression remaining unchanged as he stared at Qin Qiao'er. He was truly a tough nut to crack.
Unable to withstand his pestering any longer, Qin Qiao'er finally retorted, "It's not just a matter of my consent. I'm already a mother of two. Such a status might not be a good match for a paragon like you."
Zhao Youting lowered his head in thought, as if he had grasped something.
Qin Qiao'er thought he had finally seen the situation clearly and decided to give up. However, the truth was—
"Meaning that if I win over Chenchen and Wanwan, I'll win you over too?"
Qin Qiao'er, who had thought the situation was finally calming down, couldn't help but frown.
"Zhao Youting, you really dare to say that..."
On the contrary, Zhao Youting looked smug. With a smile, he said, "Okay, I got it. Thank you for the reminder."
Qin Qiao'er thought about her two precious children who were already on Zhao Youting's side. She was reluctant to admit defeat but also felt a bit desperate.
"You're welcome!"
After saying that, Qin Qiao'er turned around and walked away with a look of determination.
After walking for a while, she found that Zhao Youting seemed to have stopped following. She let out a long sigh. "Ah! Heaven! Why did I ever get involved with such an extreme person!"
Of course, even more extreme things were yet to come.
After going through many twists and turns, she finally got home. The scene when she opened the door made Qin Qiao'er finally understand why her eyelids had been twitching all the way back.
"Um... this is my home, right?"
"Ah! Mommy! You're back!" Wanwan turned around. When she saw Qin Qiao'er, she sweetly greeted her first.
Chenchen also came up to help her with her handbag.
Tu Qinqin came out of the kitchen, carrying a plate of dishes. When she saw Qin Qiao'er, she said casually, "Qiao'er, you're back. Hurry and sit at the table. The dishes will be gone soon."
Although she followed Chenchen to the dining table, Qin Qiao'er finally couldn't help but speak up.
"Hey, why does everyone look so normal..."
As she said this, she pointed at Zhao Youting, who was sitting opposite her own seat looking like the master of the house. "What's with him! When did you all get on the same side as him?!"
Tu Qinqin put down the dishes. After dividing the food for the two cute kids, she replied casually, "Huh? I thought you should know. Didn't Mr. Zhao tell you?"
Zhao Youting was looking at Qin Qiao'er with a victorious look in his eyes at this moment.
Qin Qiao'er simply plopped down into her seat and crossed her arms. "Know what?"
"Because of what happened before, for safety's sake, Chenchen and Wanwan have been staying at Mr. Zhao's mansion these past two days."
"What? No one told me such a big thing? Wait... But you're all here today, aren't you?"
As she said this, Qin Qiao'er subconsciously glared at Zhao Youting, only to find that he looked completely unconcerned, as if he was enjoying her panic.
Tu Qinqin gave her a look as if she was looking at an idiot. "The two kids have been staying there for so many days. Do you plan to stay here alone?"
"Who said they were going to stay there..."
Although she said so, Qin Qiao'er still secretly glanced at the two kids.
She found that they were looking at her with similar pitiful looks.
"Mommy, didn't you say you were going to find a daddy for us... Daddy Youting is so good to us..."
Wanwan's big eyes were watery as she looked at Qin Qiao'er, making one's heart melt with cuteness.
"Sweetie... We can't trouble Uncle Youting..."
"It's not a trouble. As long as you're happy, our place is so spacious anyway. It's quite boring for me to live there alone." Zhao Youting suddenly interrupted the one - on - one situation and turned it into a two - on - one.
"Um, well... What do you think, Chenchen?" Qin Qiao'er looked at her last hope. Usually, Chenchen at least understood her thoughts.
Unexpectedly, instead of the usual decisive attitude of persuading his sister to be obedient, Chenchen lowered his head as if in deep thought.
Then he looked up. "Mommy... It's really much safer at Daddy Youting's place than at home. Just listen to sister this time."
Qin Qiao'er felt as if she had been struck by five thunderbolts.
"What... What on earth did you do? You've lured my two precious kids away. Waaaaaaaaaa."
After another round of futile struggles, everyone except Qin Qiao'er had a happy and harmonious dinner, during which there was also some mutual flattery between Tu Qinqin and Zhao Youting.
Not long after, after everyone said goodbye to each other, Zhao Youting left with the words, "I'll come to pick you up tomorrow."
But Qin Qiao'er was completely unable to regain her composure.
"Tu Qinqin... What's going on?! Even if the two kids are naive, how could you!"
She told the two kids to go to bed early. Reluctantly, Qin Qiao'er still had to pack her luggage for the "relocation" tomorrow.
"Come on, Qiao'er. Don't be angry. I also think it's necessary to move. Really, listen to me."
Tu Qinqin, who was helping her pack, leaned over.
"Okay, go ahead. If you can't give me a reasonable explanation, I'll deal with you today." Qin Qiao'er looked fierce.
"Didn't we say there might be some problems behind the attempt to attack Chenchen and Wanwan before?"
Qin Qiao'er nodded, but she was a bit confused. Why was she bringing this up at this time...
"Then earlier today, Zhao Youting announced that he had broken off his engagement with Song Qianqian."
Qin Qiao'er's hand paused, but it was obviously just a reaction to hearing "breaking off the engagement".
"So what? Do you think you can fool me with this gossip? You might as well tell me that Zhao Youting has bribed you."
Tu Qinqin didn't engage in a bickering match. Instead, she looked serious. "Listen to me. Why are you so flustered when it comes to serious matters?"
Qin Qiao'er pouted. If you were suddenly sold out by your two kids without your knowledge, see if you'd be flustered...
"Okay, go on."
"That's better. Continuing, do you know the reason why Song Qianqian broke off the engagement with him?"
"I..."
"Okay, I know you don't want to know. Song Qianqian ran away and embezzled tens of millions from Zhao Youting's company. The reason she ran away was that one night, she went to Zhao Youting's office for some reason and then ran out in a hurry."
Was Song Qianqian a bit like she used to be?
"The point is, that night was the same night when Chenchen and Wanwan were attacked."
Even if Qin Qiao'er was usually impulsive, she finally reacted now.
"You mean that Song Qianqian's running away is related to the attempt to assassinate my kids that day?"
"Of course, this is just a guess... But it's better to be careful. If it's really Song Qianqian, then our danger will be much greater."