However, despite being so cautious, the picture of Xu Tingyu holding the child still made it onto the news after dinner.
The title was quite eye - catching: Shocked! She Actually Has a Child?
In the picture, Qi Shifeng was walking in front, carrying Youyou in his arms, while Xu Tingyu followed behind. They looked like a family of three.
However, the faces of Qi Shifeng and Youyou were pixelated.
Only Xu Tingyu's face was clearly visible.
This news, combined with the report of the successful tour of Xu Tingyu and her team, left many people amazed.
"I went to the show with a friend today and was immediately captivated by Teacher Xu. She is really stunning in person. I didn't expect she already has a child this old."
"Me too! I went to the show for the fashion show, but I was amazed by the dance. All the performers were great."
"The title of this trending search is a bit odd. Is it so strange for a woman with a career to also have a family and a child?"
"Exactly. I agree with the above. Why does it have to be only men who can achieve success in both career and family? Women can balance them well too."
"Don't be confrontational. The media has been using euphemistic language for a long time. If you take it seriously, you'll be deceived."
"I must say, just from the picture, Teacher Xu's husband must be very handsome. His height, build, and the way he walks are so imposing."
"Ah! I watched the show today and was just about to ask Sister to notice me, but I didn't expect she's already married with a child. What a missed opportunity!"
"Hey, there's a chance that even if Sister wasn't married, it still wouldn't be you!"
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Most of these comments were friendly, so Xu Tingyu didn't pay too much attention. She just left it to the public relations department to handle.
Because right now, all her attention was on Qi Shifeng.
This man had moved into her suite with Youyou on the pretext of applying medicine to her.
Xu Tingyu couldn't say no to Youyou. But after Youyou fell asleep, she deliberately asked Qi Shifeng, "Chen Yan slept in that room last night. Are you sure you want to stay there?"
This hotel was under the Qi Group.
If this news got out, she wanted to see how Qi Shifeng would deal with it.
Qi Shifeng's face darkened for a moment, but then he quickly smiled, "It's okay. At least I know he's been staying alone."
Was that the point?
Xu Tingyu was helpless. "I mean, aren't you bothered?"
Wasn't this man a clean - freak?
Even though the room was cleaned and the bedding was changed every day, she didn't believe he didn't mind at all.
"Of course not."
Qi Shifeng gave a definite answer.
Since he was so stubborn, Xu Tingyu had no choice but to let him be and went to take a shower and remove her makeup first.
When she came out after showering and skin - care, she saw the hotel staff just leaving the room.
Sure enough, this man who said one thing and did another.
He said he didn't mind, but he even changed the mattress.
He was really willing to go to great lengths just to stay here.
"Where's the man who just said he didn't mind? Being so stubborn isn't a good habit."
Xu Tingyu certainly wouldn't miss such a good opportunity to tease him.
But Qi Shifeng remained calm, showing no embarrassment at being caught. "I'm just worried that Young Master Chen might mind."
After a pause, he looked at her deeply.
"Of course, if you think it's not appropriate for me to stay here, I can stay with you."
"I can guarantee that nothing else will happen."
If he could get into Xu Tingyu's room, that would be the best.
She had been back for so long. If he didn't have any thoughts, it wouldn't be because of his self - control but a physical problem.
Xu Tingyu rolled her eyes at him and lowered her voice. "Qi Shifeng, when has your guarantee ever counted?"
The man instinctively took a few steps closer to her and chuckled. "How didn't it count?"
As soon as the words were out, both of them recalled some scenes and felt a bit awkward.
Especially Xu Tingyu. Her ears turned slightly red and she turned her face away. "Aren't you going to apply the medicine? Hurry up. I'm going to sleep."
During dinner, Qi Shifeng had already arranged for someone to send the medicine directly to the hotel.
He could have easily arranged for a doctor to come, but he insisted on staying himself.
His intentions were as obvious as day.
As soon as Xu Tingyu mentioned applying the medicine, he immediately responded.
Xu Tingyu sat on the sofa, and he placed her calf on his thigh.
The bruise looked more serious than it did at the performance site.
Qi Shifeng's face was solemn as he carefully rubbed the medicine on her leg. "Are you sure your bone is really okay?"
"I'm sure. I just ran out of energy at that moment."
Xu Tingyu had answered this question several times.
Qi Shifeng always suspected that her mistake was due to a bone problem.
In fact, she was just physically exhausted.
After all, the wound from the car accident hadn't fully healed, and it was inevitable that she would have a reaction after a high - intensity performance.
Qi Shifeng capped the medicine bottle and looked at her. "Now that the performance is a success, you can take a good rest."
"Yes. I'll be going back in half a month."
Xu Tingyu said as she retracted her leg.
Mentioning the departure, Qi Shifeng suddenly grabbed her ankle.
The strength wasn't great, but it firmly stopped her from moving away.
"In half a month? That soon?"
He really wanted to ask if she could stay, but he also knew this question was unrealistic.
Xu Tingyu's social circle and career were all abroad. She was definitely going to leave.
Moreover, what right did he have to ask her to stay?
"Yes. This performance has already taken up too much of my time. Normally, I wouldn't stay at the performance venue for so long."
The main reason she came back to Jingdu was for the child.
Now that she knew Youyou was well - taken care of, she was relieved.
Next, all she had to do was work harder to earn more money and provide a better material life for Youyou.
Qi Shifeng fell silent, and his fingertips unconsciously circled on her ankle.
Xu Tingyu felt ticklish and pulled back. The next second, the man suddenly moved.
She spun around and was already in his arms.
"Tingyu."
She waited quietly, thinking he was going to say something, but all he did was call her name and then fell silent.
But his sad emotions were surging, and even she could feel it.
Her mood also became a bit heavy.
"Let's not talk about the sad things. We have a celebration banquet tomorrow. Let Youyou come with us."
"I've also invited many other friends. There will be some small games. Youyou should like it."
The celebration banquet was an internal event, and there were no external media present.
She thought she didn't have much time to spend with Youyou, so she wanted him to come.
Qi Shifeng held her tightly. After a moment, he said, "Okay. I'll take him there."
Although she didn't invite him, he pretended not to notice and cherished every second by her side.