“The first episode has already been edited and will be released tomorrow. Starting from the second episode, we’ll be filming in Hongyang Village. You’ll need to pack your luggage in advance and get prepared.”
“Okay, got it.”
“And tomorrow is the first day the show airs. Hurry up and make a verified social media account so you can help promote the program.”
“Okay, okay, I know.”
“Don’t procrastinate. I expect that account to be set up tonight.”
Director Zheng’s tone gradually lost its joking edge.
Feeling guilty, Jin Qiao could only agree repeatedly—
And then promptly hung up.
“Baby, in a few days Mommy will be taking you somewhere. Will you be scared? Actually, there’s no need to be scared. There will be other children there too. You can play together.”
Yu Siyi lowered his head and thought about it.
Going somewhere with Mommy made him happy.
As for playing with other children?
Not necessary.
As long as he could stay with Mommy, that was enough.
“Besides, when we’re out there, Mommy might need SiSi to take care of her.”
Yu Siyi’s eyes instantly lit up.
He could take care of Mommy too?
Then he would definitely do his best.
He was a man!
He would protect Mommy!
Mommy hadn’t said Daddy needed to protect her.
That meant he must be more important than Daddy in Mommy’s heart!
The thought made his steps become noticeably lighter and happier.
Jin Qiao had no idea what was going through his little head.
Seeing him suddenly become cheerful, she simply sped up to keep pace with him.
By the time they got home, Yu An had already returned.
Yu Siyi looked at his father with sympathy.
Poor Daddy.
Soon Mommy would take him away, leaving Daddy all alone at home.
Feeling sorry for him, he ran over and gave him a symbolic hug of comfort.
Yu An was completely confused.
He looked toward Jin Qiao, hoping for an explanation.
Unfortunately, her expression was just as bewildered as his.
No answers there.
Fine.
Whatever.
Yu An picked Yu Siyi up and placed him in his chair.
Then he pulled out the chair next to him.
Jin Qiao assumed he was planning to sit there and spend some quality father-son time.
Naturally, she started walking around the table to sit opposite them.
Before she could take another step, Yu An grabbed her wrist and seated her in the chair he’d prepared.
Then he calmly walked to the opposite side and sat down himself.
Something felt very wrong.
Very, very wrong.
The entire dinner left Jin Qiao mentally scratching at the walls.
Countless possibilities flashed through her mind.
She analyzed them one by one, comparing and eliminating theories.
That night, right before bed, she finally couldn’t hold it in anymore.
“Do you have something you want to tell me lately?”
Yu An raised an eyebrow.
“Do you… have someone you like?”
The moment she noticed the change in his expression, she became convinced she’d solved the mystery.
Quickly, she continued:
“Look, even though we’re on the same household registration, you absolutely have the right to pursue your true love.”
“Did you two have some sort of misunderstanding?”
“Does it have anything to do with me?”
“If necessary, I can help explain things.”
As she kept talking, Yu An’s face grew darker and darker.
Finally—
Enough was enough.
He flipped over and pinned her beneath him.
Then he kissed the spot he’d been longing for.
At first, the kiss was gentle.
Tentative.
Testing.
The soft brush of his lips against hers caught Jin Qiao completely off guard.
Her mind instantly went blank.
She could only respond instinctively.
Damn.
I’m doomed.
That was the last coherent thought she had.
When Yu An realized she wasn’t resisting, his heartbeat sped up.
He deepened the kiss, prying her lips apart and savoring her as though reclaiming a treasure he’d once lost.
Finally—
“Haah!”
Jin Qiao managed to breathe again.
Furious, she lunged forward and grabbed his neck.
“Are you trying to kill me?! Were you planning to suffocate me to death?! That’s so evil!”
Yu An caught her wrists and pinned her down again.
“You’ll get better with practice.”
Then he kissed her again.
This time there was none of the earlier gentleness.
The kiss was urgent.
Fierce.
Filled with all the grievance he’d been suppressing.
You forgot me?
Then I’ll kiss you until you remember.
Unfortunately, Jin Qiao still hadn’t mastered the art of breathing during kisses.
She shoved him away and immediately retreated, wiping her mouth.
Then she looked up.
And froze.
Yu An’s eyes were red.
He looked so hurt.
So wronged.
The sight made her heart clench painfully.
The pain was so sharp she almost couldn’t breathe.
What was happening?
Was it the original owner’s feelings?
No.
The original owner hadn’t loved Yu An.
Then why did her heart hurt so much?
It felt as though she might die from the pain at any moment.
There had to be something she didn’t know.
Something important.
“Um… I…”
She wanted to say something.
Anything.
To ease the atmosphere.
But Yu An was looking at her like she’d become some heartless scumbag who’d abandoned him.
At that point, she had no idea what to say.
Silence seemed safer.
Yu An was furious.
His eyes were red.
He looked this miserable.
And she still wasn’t comforting him.
Could his suspicions be wrong?
Impossible.
She must have met another man and changed her feelings.
That had to be it.
The two remained locked in awkward silence for a long time.
Finally, Yu An turned his back toward her and refused to acknowledge her any further.
Jin Qiao lay beside him just as awkwardly.
Her thoughts were a complete mess.
Neither of them slept well that night.
Jin Qiao kept waking up repeatedly, worried she’d unconsciously wrap herself around him like an octopus while sleeping.
The next morning, Yu An had already left by the time she woke up.
Sitting upright in bed, she couldn’t stop replaying the previous night’s events.
Slowly, her face turned red.
Something was seriously wrong with this world.
After washing up, she lingered outside her bedroom door, pacing back and forth.
Muttering to herself.
“At this hour he should already be at work, right?”
“If I go downstairs now, I probably won’t run into him.”
“But what if I do?”
“Do I say hello?”
“That’s way too awkward!”
“Forget it. I’ll just pretend not to see him.”
With determination, she yanked the door open.
Only to find Yu Siyi standing outside with his hand raised, about to knock.
The two stared at each other.
“Morning, baby.”
Yu Siyi immediately broke into a radiant smile.
Like a little sun.
Instantly, Jin Qiao’s mood improved.
As expected of her son.
Her personal happiness booster.
After collecting herself, she carried Yu Siyi downstairs.
Sure enough, Yu An had already gone to work.
Only then did she finally relax and enjoy breakfast.
Of the three people present, only Auntie Wu looked troubled.
She was the only one who knew how terrifyingly dark Young Master’s expression had been during breakfast that morning.
Had the young couple argued again?
No…
Madam didn’t look like someone who’d had a fight.
Which could only mean—
Young Master was sulking by himself.
Auntie Wu suddenly had a revelation.
He’s sexually frustrated.
Yes.
That had to be the truth.
Just then, the phone on the table began vibrating.
Jin Qiao set down her soy milk and looked at the screen.
The moment she saw the name, she froze.
She forgot.
Completely forgot.
“I’m setting up the account right now.”
“I knew you’d forget. That’s why I called this morning.”
Director Zheng sounded entirely unsurprised.
Within minutes, Jin Qiao created the account.
She followed the show’s official page, and the production team quickly followed her back.
After the official verification went through, her private messages exploded.
Jin Qiao found them surprisingly entertaining.
She even picked a few to reply to.
[Could you and your husband each donate a tube of blood? I want to have a child like SiSi too.]
Reply: That sounds slightly terrifying.
[Are you the hot mom who kicked someone flying with one kick?]
Reply: Possibly. Maybe.
[SiSi is so adorable! Please post more pictures for all of us internet moms and aunties!]
Reply: Next time for sure.
The fan immediately replied.
[No. We want SiSi pictures right now. Immediately. This instant.]
Jin Qiao saw the message.
Then immediately pretended she hadn’t.