Chapter 186 - 186 186 His Fondness

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Chapter 186: Chapter 186 His Fondness Chapter 186: Chapter 186 His Fondness Her obvious moment of pause made it clear that she too was unaware. So, who was that so-called staff member? Why had they deceived her into going to Yubao Square? Other than encountering an overly enthusiastic junior shopkeeper, she made it home safely. On the way, everything went smoothly; nothing unexpected happened. Gu Qiaoqiao’s brow furrowed slightly, but she suddenly heard hurried footsteps behind her. She turned and saw that it was Qin Yize. How had he come back? Seeing Gu Qiaoqiao sitting in the chair, Qin Yize let out a sigh of relief; he had returned over an hour ago. But then he heard Grandma Qin say that Gu Qiaoqiao had gone to Yubao Square to look for Zhang Yi, with someone passing a message through Bai Yun to her. Qin Yize immediately felt that something was amiss because he was the only one who knew that Zhang Yi was not in the Imperial Capital at that time. He was at the Gu Family’s jade mine in Diannan; even if he wanted to return, it would take two days by plane. So, the message was clearly a deception. He didn’t even have time to question Bai Yun but drove straight to Yubao Square instead. After he arrived there, he learned that Gu Qiaoqiao had left when she found out that Zhang Yi was not there. Sёarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He turned around and hurried home. Upon arrival, he saw that the gate was open and that Dahei’s dog food bowl had been moved to a different place, but he didn’t see Gu Qiaoqiao inside the house. Grandma Qin said she hadn’t come back. Qin Yize, with a hunch, headed straight for the backyard. And indeed, she was here. After that, Qin Yize didn’t beat around the bush but directly asked, “Did you go to Yubao Square?” “Yes, Bai Yun told me someone relayed a message that said Zhang Yi was back.” “Did you believe it?” Qin Yize asked, his tone indifferent. Silly girl, are you that easy to deceive? Especially when it comes to Bai Yun’s words, how can one simply believe them? “I didn’t quite believe it, but I had nothing else going on, so I decided to check it out. What if it was true? After all, the man is her uncle.” Qin Yize’s gaze darkened slightly, but he also knew that his worries were quite unfounded. Although Gu Qiaoqiao had almost been kidnapped, she couldn’t be expected to stay indoors for the rest of her life. Seeing how calm she was, it was clear she also knew what to expect. After a moment of contemplation, Qin Yize softly asked, “Was Bai Yun lying, or was it that so-called waiter?” “It was the waiter who lied.” After a moment’s thought, Gu Qiaoqiao said candidly. “Hm.” Qin Yize frowned slightly and advised lightly, “Learn from this experience. From now on, don’t believe anything Bai Yun says, whether true or false.” “I know,” Gu Qiaoqiao turned her head and smiled, “Don’t worry, she’s so wicked, how could I possibly believe her.” The young girl in front of him smiled radiantly, her clear eyes seeming to be filled with sunshine. Something stirred in Qin Yize’s heart, and he reached out, unconsciously, to ruffle Gu Qiaoqiao’s hair, his voice tender, “Good girl.” Gu Qiaoqiao didn’t dodge; the thing is, Qin Yize’s action looked graceful and unhurried, but it was actually quite quick. Her face felt warm. Calling her a good girl, he was, after all, only a few years older than her at the moment. Gu Qiaoqiao stood up, her face flushed, and protested, “Don’t touch my head anymore.” Without thinking, Qin Yize blurted out, “Then where should I touch?” As soon as he said it, both of them froze. The air around them seemed to have stilled for a moment, with the scent of flowers wafting over, carrying a hint of ambiguity. Qin Yize’s heart skipped a beat at his own words and wondered – did he actually say something so rogue? But his reaction was much quicker than Gu Qiaoqiao’s, and his skin was thicker too. He simply fixed her with a serious gaze, hoping she would give him an answer. Gu Qiaoqiao gave him an annoyed glare, “You’re not allowed to touch anywhere.” It was only after she spoke that she realized it would have been better to not respond at all. She stopped talking to Qin Yize and, with a blushing face, fled in a hurry. Only after Gu Qiaoqiao had left did Qin Yize finally exhale a long breath. His tense shoulders relaxed. What to do? Every time he saw Gu Qiaoqiao, he wanted to coax her, to make her happy, to ruffle her hair, and even to pinch her cute little cheeks. Now, he had even uttered such rogue words. He realized that before, he had wanted to get close to Gu Qiaoqiao in spirit. He wanted to understand what she was thinking, to learn about her likes and habits, and to be close to her thoughts and feelings. But now, he wanted even more to physically touch her. What did this signify? The clever Qin Yize was well aware! Yet, he did not resist and felt quite pleased. Qin Yize entered the room with a spirited step. When he saw that graceful figure in the kitchen, the corners of his mouth curved upwards, and then he concealed the fervor in his eyes and headed to his study. He called a classmate who owned an antique shop, asking him to help look around their circle for someone who knew about Red Spirit Jade Marrow. He had also visited the old master, who, aside from knowing that Gu Qingfeng had some, did not know of any others. Since he had nothing to do in the afternoon, what should he do with Gu Qiaoqiao? Thinking this, Qin Yize’s heartbeat quickened a bit, so he swiftly stood in the sunlight in the study and performed a series of boxing moves. Only then did he suppress the restlessness in his heart. On a narrow path, the brave wins, but when it’s time to bow, he will bow, especially when that person in front is Gu Qiaoqiao. Agreeing to the divorce, letting her be happy and free—as if it were just to cheer her up. After mentally preparing himself, Qin Yize walked out of the study, once again returning to his usual reserved and composed demeanor. It was as if the boyish him from just before was someone else entirely. Gu Qiaoqiao was stir-frying in the kitchen. The other three members of the Qin Family were not returning for lunch and since the weather was also a bit hot, Gu Qiaoqiao cooked just two green vegetable dishes. But knowing Qin Yize liked meat, she made him sweet and sour pork ribs and also prepared a cold Northern dish. The cold dish was simple, made with shredded cucumber, dried tofu, and mung bean noodles, mixed together with garlic and cilantro, then seasoned with salt, vinegar, and sesame oil. But one must absolutely not add green onions, otherwise the flavor would completely change. She cooked porridge for Grandma Qin and warmed a few small steamed buns, and lunch was ready. The three of them sat down at the dining table to eat. Grandma Qin felt very happy. Indeed, food tasted better when eaten with more people. More importantly, Ah Ze was finally about to be transferred back. His return naturally meant Qiaoqiao would come back too. The house would be lively again, and that was wonderful. She even had plans for what the two of them would do every day when Qiaoqiao returned. Gu Qiaoqiao hardly made eye contact with Qin Yize, which was fine as his emotions were very restrained in public. Calm and unfathomable, it was impossible to see what he was thinking. Gu Qiaoqiao thought that Qin Yize was only emotionally expressive and his expressions rich when he was alone with her, completely different from his current demeanor. Also, why did he always like to touch her head? Warnings didn’t seem to work.

Chapter 186 - 186 186 His Fondness

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