Chapter 392

Qiao Xinying smiled faintly as she watched the sweat gradually trickling down Luo Lan's neck.

The person who could push Luo Lan to this point was certainly no ordinary person.

Moreover, she also agreed with what Luo Lan had said earlier about that middle-aged man who looked to be about forty years old.

If nothing unexpected happens, she should know the other person...

This picture is gorgeous, a feast for the eyes! Beautiful lady, awesome!

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Request for leave (Sorry everyone, there was a company event! I went drinking!!)

I'll make up for what I missed today tomorrow! Don't worry everyone! Let's check out the pictures first! (Back to drinking...)

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Chapter Thirty-Two: Yun Xi Enjoys Her Time

Yun Xi is very happy now. That old woman Qiao Ranxin is finally gone, and she can finally relax for a while.

Before, when the other person was home, they would call her every now and then, which made her run upstairs all day long.

She can't even calm down and watch TV series or movies. If she were to righteously reject Qiao Ranxin, Yun Xi couldn't do it, after all, she was Qiao Ranxin's employee.

Since Qiao Ranxin is her boss, she has no choice but to swallow her anger and bear it.

"Ah, finally I'm free! So comfortable!"

A deck chair was moved from the room and placed in the center of the courtyard.

Yun Xi leisurely lay on the recliner, swaying comfortably.

Holding a paper fan in my hand, I gently fanned myself and smelled the fragrance of flowers wafting from the air.

She put on sunglasses to shield herself from the sun, took off her shoes, and hummed a folk song while showing off her fair and delicate little feet.

"My friend from afar, what song are you singing?"

"The highest and farthest is the heaven beyond the heavens~ Above the high heavens dwell immortals~ The sun and moon reside there~~ May they bless the children beneath our feet, hum hum hum~~~"

She swayed her little feet, shook her head, and sang, looking up at the clear, water-washed sky.

Feeling the cool breeze blowing at the end of summer, Yun Xi closed her eyes and revealed a smile of enjoyment.

Ah, this is what rest is, this is what enjoyment is, this is what life is all about!

How happy she would be if she could water the flowers and weed every day, and then just lie there and rest all day.

"Sigh, happy times are always short-lived, but something is better than nothing, so I'd better stop complaining here."

"That old woman probably won't be back until the afternoon or evening. In the meantime, I'm the owner of this place!"

"Hmph! I'm going on strike this afternoon! I'm not doing anything! I want a day off!!"

After thinking about this, Yun Xi proudly puffed out her chest, found a comfortable sleeping position, closed her eyes, and basked in the sun.

I have to say, sunbathing is really comfortable, especially with the refreshing fragrance of flowers all around, it's simply a paradise on earth.

"I'll take a nap for a while, since there's nothing else to do right now."

With her eyes closed, Yun Xi turned to the side and muttered softly.

Let me take a nap, and then I'll think about what to eat tonight after I wake up.

"Don't come any closer!!!"

Yun Xi stared in horror at the salted fish that had grown two legs and was chasing after her.

What the hell is this thing?! Why does a salted fish grow human legs?!

And why is that thing so big?! It must be three or four meters tall!

"Grumble!"

The dark-skinned salted fish stared at Yun Xi with its two fish eyes, unwilling to give up.

It emitted a resentful black light, as if it had died with its eyes wide open, and opened its mouth to let out eerie howls.

Two human legs took off chasing Yun Xi, looking as if they wanted to swallow Yun Xi whole.

"I really don't have any cough syrup!!"

Yun Xi's face turned deathly pale as she roared, on the verge of tears.

Turning his head to look at the large salted fish getting closer and closer behind him, he let out a desperate roar.

Help! Someone's drowning! A salted fish is eating people! Yao Qing, come help quickly!

"Sister Yun Xi? Can you hear me? Sister Yun Xi??"

Qiao Xinying reached out and nudged the other person's shoulder, then smiled helplessly at Yun Xi, whose brows were furrowed and face was covered in cold sweat.

If nothing unexpected happens, Sister Yun Xi is probably having a nightmare right now.

I don't know what the other person was dreaming about, that it could frighten her like this.

"Ugh... don't eat me... I don't taste good... my meat is terrible..."

"I'm rough... don't come any closer..."

Cold sweat streamed down her temples as Yun Xi frowned and muttered, her whole body trembling.

Its already small body shrank even further, looking like a shrimp, and it seemed terrified.

"It's rare to see Sister Yun Xi having nightmares."

Qiao Xinying patted Yun Xi's head; she rarely saw the other girl make such an expression.

It's probably because of the recent stress that I've become like this.

"You son of a bitch! You monster who's pushing your luck!! I'll smash your head in!!!"

Just as Qiao Xinying was wondering what Yun Xi was dreaming about that made her act so girlish,

Yun Xi, who was initially terrified, suddenly changed her demeanor, raised her fist, and leaped up from the recliner in a carp-like leap.

"Come on! Keep fighting, you bastard!!"

With her eyes wide open in anger, Yun Xi clenched her small fists and stared furiously at Qiao Xinying and Luo Lan in front of her, looking as if she wanted to have a life-or-death duel with them.

"Hey, you're awake?"

Standing to the side, Luo Lan covered her mouth, trying to suppress her laughter, and looked at Yun Xi with a smile.

Yun Xi is still the same as before. Her previous girlish appearance was just an illusion. The real Yun Xi is as fiery as ever.

"Huh? Luo Lan? What are you doing here??"

Upon seeing Luo Lan, Yun Xi gave an awkward smile, quickly lowered her fist, and obediently sat back down on the recliner.

But she quickly realized something was wrong. Wait, why is Luo Lan here?

Shouldn't the other party be the girl Xinying who is currently abroad taking care of her?

"Sister Yun Xi, it's been a long time."

Qiao Xinying smiled faintly as she looked at the blonde, blue-eyed little girl in front of her.

Sister Yun Xi is still the same as before, without any change whatsoever, including her height.

"Hey!!! Xinying, when did you get back???"

"How come I haven't received any news from you? Didn't that old woman Qiao Ranxin say you wouldn't be back for a while?"

Upon seeing Qiao Xinying behind her, Yun Xi exclaimed excitedly.

He ran up to the other person, touching them from front to back, and pinching their arm as if to confirm the reality of what was happening before him.

"I didn't tell my mother I was coming back; I wanted to give you a surprise."

Feeling a little itchy from Yun Xi's small hands, Qiao Xinying took two steps back and looked at the villa behind her.

Is this where my mother lives now? This villa looks really old.

The place was covered in moss and looked completely unkempt. Maybe Mom just liked this kind of layout?

"It's been five years! You've grown even more beautiful!! Let me take a good look at your development!"

Yun Xi held Qiao Xinying's small hand and said happily.

But she soon discovered a problem: Xin Ying was already much taller than her.

Why did things turn out like this?! Five years ago, she and the other person were about the same height!! How come she's the only one who hasn't grown taller?!

"Sister Yun Xi, let's go inside and talk."

Qiao Xinying nodded to Luo Lan behind her.

Let her see for herself if her mother's living conditions are really as bad as those people say...

Chapter Thirty-Three: Yun Xi: It's all over!

"You two, really, you should have told me you were coming back sooner."

"There's no need for any surprises. Just tell me and I'll come pick you up."

Leading Qiao Xinying and Luo Lan into the hall, Yun Xi took off her straw hat and casually tossed it onto the sofa.

She ran to the storage cabinet, took out her treasured snacks, and placed them on the living room table. (Qiao Ranxin: Why didn't you give me any when I was here? Are you treating me differently??)

Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, Yun Xi ran to the kitchen and took out two Niu Niu shaved ice pops from the refrigerator.

"Want some popsicles? I really like them; they're cheap and delicious."

Yun Xi kicked off her little shoes, sat cross-legged on the sofa, and laughed happily.

She was undoubtedly very happy that Qiao Xinying was back, after all, they hadn't seen each other for five years.

Although we occasionally video chat with each other, video chat is very different from chatting and playing face-to-face.

It has to be said that this girl really looks more and more like that woman, Qiao Ranxin. She was clearly an adopted child... Maybe this is a strange fate?

"Sister Yun Xi, did you plant all those flowerbeds outside?"

Qiao Xinying looked at the clean and tidy hall.

But isn't this place quite clean? It's not dirty or messy at all.

"Of course! Don't you know who I am? I'm very capable."

Upon hearing this, Yun Xi puffed out her flat chest and proudly raised her smiling face.

Not only the flowerbeds in the courtyard, but even the vines and trees in the corners of the courtyard are her masterpieces.

Her job here is not just to guard the gate; she is an excellent gardener!

"Sister Yun Xi, I'll just wander around for a bit. After all, this is my first time here, and I'm quite interested in some places."

Qiao Xinying winked at Luo Lan behind her, and then strolled around the lobby on the first floor.

Since she'd already come all this way, she might as well take a good look around the villa.

The villa that Mom chose is actually quite unique from the inside.

This place doesn't have the high-end and grand design of a typical villa; instead, it has a vintage, old, and dilapidated feel.

In particular, she noticed the deliberately painted retro brown staircase and the rustic murals on the walls as soon as she entered.

The entire lobby has a medieval feel to it, completely lacking the grandeur and magnificence of the modern era.