Qiao Chuchu followed behind Pei Yuan, her eyes completely starstruck.
[Big brother is so cool when he’s fierce! He’s so handsome I can’t take my eyes off him! I should use him as inspiration for a painting! Make him the male lead!]
Pei Yuan pulled Qiao Chuchu back to the hospital room, the corners of his mouth subtly curving upward.
At least she has good taste.
Pei Yuan closed the door and turned to face her.
Qiao Chuchu’s eyes sparkled as she grinned at him.
[The charm of a male mommy, I want a male mommy, I want a male mommy, hehehe…]
Pei Yuan: “…?”
Was he a male mommy?
Qiao Chuchu lowered her gaze, her eyes darting around: [A male mommy should be designed as a gentleman in front of others, but a deeply devoted and slightly crazy lover at heart. He wouldn’t openly confess his love for the female lead but would cook for her, dry her hair, and try to win her heart through her stomach—a cunning yet perfect man. And in the female lead’s eyes, he’s the epitome of gentleness. This contrast makes it interesting.]
Qiao Chuchu pressed her lips together to suppress a smile: [Too bad my brother is different. Although he’s decisive at work, he’s genuinely gentle and like a male mommy, completely guileless in front of family.]
Pei Yuan, who had somehow already returned to the bed, asked, “Qiao Chuchu, don’t you think the pink diamond is too precious? It’s easy to lose if you wear it on your hand.”
Qiao Chuchu paused and looked at the ring: “I do have that concern.”
Pei Yuan smiled softly, “Then give the ring to me. I’ll keep it safe for you.”
Without hesitation, she took off the pink diamond ring, placed it back in the gift box, and handed it to Pei Yuan: “Where are you going to put it?”
“In the safe,” Pei Yuan replied with a smile as he took it. “I’ll never take it out.”
Qiao Chuchu: “…So I can’t wear it for the rest of my life?”
Pei Yuan maintained his smile: “I’ll have another pink diamond bought for you.”
Qiao Chuchu: “? Then what’s the difference between wearing one from second brother and wearing one from you?”
Pei Yuan opened his laptop: “Of course there’s a difference. Your second brother doesn’t earn money easily. It’s better to treasure the things he gives you.”
Qiao Chuchu: “…That makes sense.”
She sat on the edge of the bed, smiling at Pei Yuan like an aunt: “Big brother is so good to second brother. Every time second brother gives me something, you always help me keep it safe.”
Pei Yuan also smiled, turning his laptop toward her: “What do you think of this ring?”
On the screen was a photo of an incredibly beautiful pink diamond ring.
It was larger and more transparent than the one Pei Che had given her.
Though she wasn’t particularly fond of jewelry, she was still pleasantly surprised: “This one is so pretty too!”
Pei Yuan nodded knowingly: “Then this one it is.”
Qiao Chuchu became cautious: “But this one is clearly more valuable than the one second brother gave me. It looks even more precious, so it should be kept in the safe, right?”
Pei Yuan picked up his phone to message his secretary: “No, that’s just your imagination.”
Qiao Chuchu: “?”
She suddenly remembered something: “Does Zhang Old Lady’s son still have a chance to work with you?”
Pei Yuan didn’t look up: “No.”
Qiao Chuchu scratched her head: “If his proposal is good, you should still consider it. Don’t let it affect your business.”
Pei Yuan glanced at her calmly: “His proposal is just passable, not particularly outstanding. I have several better ones already. I was only considering helping him because he nearly risked his life to meet me, but now I think it’s better to let it go. His family isn’t worth it.”
Pei Yuan held his phone: “Running into someone like this at a time like this is really annoying. I’ll transfer you some money. Go buy a red outfit and a red envelope to ward off bad luck.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Qiao Chuchu received a transfer from Pei Yuan.
Pei Yuan dismissed her: “I’ll get back to work. You can come back later.”
Qiao Chuchu didn’t say much and turned to leave.
[Perfect timing. I’ll go check out the New Year gifts I bought for everyone.]
Pei Yuan’s fingers paused on the keyboard as he watched Qiao Chuchu’s retreating figure, the corners of his mouth curling ever so slightly.
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Lin Qing parked her car in the open-air parking lot and happened to see Qiao Chuchu walking out of the hospital.
She waved: “Chuchu!”
Qiao Chuchu didn’t hear her but noticed Xia Xuechun talking to a child.
A little boy was crying in front of Xia Xuechun.
Xia Xuechun crouched down and smiled gently to comfort him: “It’s okay, I’ll find your mom soon, alright?”
Lin Qing followed Qiao Chuchu’s gaze and also saw Xia Xuechun. She rolled her eyes and walked toward Qiao Chuchu.
Qiao Chuchu squinted, trying to recall—
[Why does this scene with Xia Xuechun and the boy feel so familiar?]
[Oh right! It’s part of the plot!]
[This boy is Lin Qing’s father’s illegitimate child!]
Lin Qing: “?”
