They had originally agreed to stay just one night before heading back, but thanks to Mu Xu Ye, the two of them spent another day at the Qi Family home.
Qi Shu Yu did not wake until shortly before dinner. The ache in his lower back made him frown at once.
Qi Shu Yu was alone in bed, and the spot beside him had already gone cold. Mu Xu Ye must have been up for a long time.
Qi Shu Yu slowly got up and dressed, rubbing his lower back. He had barely stepped out of bed when Mu Xu Ye came in and scooped him up. "I'll carry you to wash up."
Looking at that face, Qi Shu Yu suddenly wanted to slap it. Who was it who said he wouldn't go too far?
Qi Shu Yu gave a cold snort and turned his head away, refusing to look at Mu Xu Ye again. Mu Xu Ye chuckled helplessly and carried him into the bathroom.
Mu Xu Ye sat Qi Shu Yu on the bathroom counter, squeezed toothpaste onto a toothbrush, and held it to his mouth. "Open up. Time to brush your teeth."
Still a little groggy, Qi Shu Yu obediently opened his mouth at those words, letting Mu Xu Ye gently and carefully brush his teeth.
Wait! Qi Shu Yu suddenly snapped awake and reached out to take the toothbrush. "I-I-I can brush them myself!"
Only after Qi Shu Yu finished washing up did Mu Xu Ye take his hand and lead him downstairs.
Seeing them come down, Bai Yuezhen hurried to call them over. "Shu Yu, Mr. Mu, dinner's ready. Come sit down."
Once they were seated, Mu Xu Ye said, "You can just call me Xu Ye or Xiao Ye, Auntie."
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