Chapter 3

Ms. Chen is Chen Tian, who is also the mother of Xu Ningqing

"Xu Ge, I heard someone say that a child has come to your home?" one of the men asked him, holding a warm and soft bundle in his arms, biting on a cigarette.

He did not continue speaking, and Chang Li nodded very thoughtfully: "I will drag it out immediately! I will drag it out ten more times! I will definitely not let you see a single hair, uncle!"

This is still very gentle, isn't it? QAQ

The child outside just now, named Chang Li, is aware of it

Later on, although the Xu family and the Chang family maintained constant contact, Xu Ningqing had never been fond of attending such occasions, and thus they did not meet again

Waiting for a door that does not open

I am a bit thirsty

As this matter finally comes to a conclusion, the sky outside has already darkened

Xu Ningqing spent the entire afternoon dealing with this unexpected incident, finally managing to suppress public opinion and influence. An emergency meeting was convened to address accountability issues and discuss emergency measures

Xu Ningqing stood in front of the bathroom mirror, her eyelids drooping. The child's voice was actually very pleasant, with a distinct quality, sweet and clear.

Xu Ningqing frowned, tossed the phone back onto the sofa, and turned to head to the bathroom

So gentle, whimper whimper!

Last night he drank a lot and did not bring his phone into the bedroom. He picked up the phone on the dining table and found a message from "Ms. Chen".

In the next moment, Xu Ningqing provided the answer

When did you arrive

Xu Ningqing : `` ... ... ''

Meili Huihui: Where is my pear! ! ! Where has it gone! ! ! Has it really been taken away by a wolf in the wolf's den!

The clear voice of the young girl echoed in the quiet room: "It seems that I have truly fallen in love at first sight."

Chang Li bent down, resting her forehead against its furry belly

... ...

He licked his lips and let out a chuckle through his nose

He lazily curled his lips and tilted his head to look inside the room

If you cannot even ensure safety, what is the point of running a hotel

Slowly straightening my back, I knelt on the ground and turned my head to look at him: "Ah?"

He scoffed inwardly, dedicating a nerve to ensure that the child would not be bullied by others

Chang Li was taken aback

The child is kneeling in front of the sofa, leaning sideways and stretching out their arm to reach the fat cat hiding under the sofa

When the door opened again, the little girl had not yet left

He stood at the door for a while and already felt hot, even that fat cat knew to run to the room with the air conditioning on. I wonder how this little rascal can still stay here in such heat

Chang Li looked at Xu Ningqing as she walked out

Then, Chang Li realized, albeit belatedly, that she had vaguely heard the word "little ghost" just now. She noticed a pair of shoes beside her and slowly lifted her head.

I never expected to have successfully moved in

The young girl let out a soft "Hmm," her beautiful eyes curving with the corners slightly raised, resembling a naive little fox. "When I grow up a bit more, you can call me Mama. So, if you want to continue enjoying canned food in the future, you must learn to win over your future Daddy's favor."

... ...

Chang Li took out her phone from her pocket, the screen still displaying the previous successful payment interface—she had originally booked a hotel suite next to another school half a month in advance while sitting outside the door

Chang Li understood the situation, kicked off her shoes at the door, and ran into the house with a thud thud thud.

Xu Ningqing did not expect that she had not yet left, her footsteps paused, and she主动出声: "Little ghost."

The child did not notice that he had already entered the house, and the clear laughter rippled out. After another two seconds, she began to bite the drink straw and sang indistinctly.

Chang Li fell asleep on the bed right after dinner, and when she woke up again, she glanced at the time and it had just passed midnight.

Leaning against the wall with his back, sitting on the ground, he cradled the ugly and fat cat in his arms, which looked small and somewhat pitiful

You must call me Uncle Xiao.

Meili Huihui: You do not understand men

She inserted the straw, took a sip, and while tapping on her phone, she noticed that she had gone to bed early. In the group chat, there were Fan Hui and Meng Qingju performing a duet of crosstalk.

The last message is a voice recording from Fan Hui, lasting 5 seconds

Two nights ago, I saw Chang Li at the bar. The child from those years has grown up, becoming increasingly charming. In such an environment, she resembled an innocent sprite, her smile sweet and her dimples slightly pronounced

Xu Ningqing bent down, as her voice was a bit hoarse from staying up late playing games the night before: "Why are you drawing me?"

Red-haired Tibetan Mastiff: Ha, you understand

The plump cat has had enough sleep, and its usually squinted eyes are now wide open, resembling two exquisite glass balls, with its appearance on the rise

Fortunately, he has not yet carried those debauched habits into his work

Fan Mengming called right on time, and the loud, energetic music could already be heard on the other end, making it easy to guess where he was calling from

What happened to the state-owned chain hotel yesterday was a matter of "luck" for the parties involved, as it ultimately resulted in an unsuccessful outcome. However, for Xu Ningqing, the news has become an extremely troublesome issue.

Chang Li gazed closely into Bing Bing's eyes, her almond-shaped eyes curving slightly, "How about letting him be your father?"

Chang Li felt a bit miserable, and inexplicably recalled that old song - "Falling in Love with Someone Who Doesn't Come Home"

Xu Ningqing did not know what cute point she had hit, but her slight tilt of the head caused a flutter in his brow, prompting him to extend a finger from his pocket again and point at her.

The response was a sticky "meow~"

Chang Li: `` ... ... ''

A capricious gaze

Xu Ningqing chuckled nonchalantly, flicking the ash from his cigarette: "What do you want to see from the child living in my house"

Li Li may go to your place tomorrow! As a young girl, it is not safe since there was an incident at the hotel. Please take good care of her during this time!

As Xu Ningqing pushed the door open and entered the room, she saw a child standing by the dining table, with her black hair cascading down, the light from the phone screen illuminating her face to a ghostly white.

The child did not understand and tilted their head slightly

Moreover, it looks even better up close! Why are there still such handsome men in this world!

However, he is still the only heir of the Xu family. A year ago, Xu Cheng suffered from a serious illness. Although he later recovered, he has been continuously transferring the assets in his hands to Xu Ningqing.

Xiao Changli showed no signs of being caught off guard, staring directly at him with unblinking eyes, neither dodging nor flinching

Falling in love with someone who does not return home

He clicked his tongue and picked up the suitcase at the door, bringing it into the house

Xu Ningqing raised her eyes: "You are quite well-informed."

Indeed, it is a chaotic private life

The man directly raised his hand to turn on the living room light, chuckled softly, and narrowed his peach blossom eyes slightly, playfully and teasingly saying: "You still remember that I am your little uncle"

As they passed by, they heard a child mumbling arrogantly, "That man is completely a true lover of the Lotus Sutra!"

I was just a bit tired from packing my luggage in the morning, so I sat outside and fell asleep

Red-haired Tibetan Mastiff: I think you may have mistaken the roles; it is now Li Li who is the wolf in sheep's clothing.

The previously calm emotions immediately collapsed

Chang Li was dozing off with her eyes closed, but the fat cat in her arms stirred, scratching her hand with its paw: "Meow!"

Later, due to company reasons, he accidentally walked into the oil painting gallery and saw the child on stage holding a trophy, which reminded him of why he felt a sense of familiarity last time

Meili Huihui: What are you making a fuss about, you red-haired dog!

The man said, "Why not bring him out so that everyone can get to know him?"

Those who know Xu Ningqing are well aware of what kind of person he is. Although his means, background, and wealth can certainly be described as remarkable for someone so young, he does not come across as a serious individual. The circle of friends he associates with is largely composed of individuals of similar extravagant disposition.

The voice is also very pleasant to hear!

At this moment, Xu Ningqing is quite tired and lacks any interest in entertainment, but upon thinking that there is still a little one at home, he decided to go anyway

Xu Ningqing had no intention of joining the crowd to greet anyone; she merely glanced around and noticed a few men eager to step forward.

Chang Li looked bewildered and said, "Ah."

Xu Ningqing met her when she was in high school, at that time Chang Li was still in elementary school. Even then, the young girl’s talent for painting was already evident, sitting alone in a corner, her clothes stained with paint.

In the banquet hall, people came and went, many wealthy and prominent individuals engaged in conversation. The young man Xu Ningqing noticed a child, stared for a while, and feeling bored, put away his phone and walked over.

Did you hear me singing, and more importantly, did you hear that voice recording

The scorching sunlight swept into the room, and Xu Ningqing noticed a thin layer of sweat on the back of her neck, with the strands of hair on her forehead sticking to her face due to the sweat, further accentuating her fair skin

I heard the girl desperately tugging at the fat cat's paw, murmuring: "Bingbing, hurry and go home with your sister, if you stay here any longer, you'll be caught and turned into cat soup!"

Xu Ningqing : `` ... ... ''

Xu Ningqing has been carefree and unrestrained for the past 27 years. After graduating from university, he did not join any of the companies under his father Xu Cheng, but instead embarked on his own entrepreneurial journey. The chain hotel in the state where the incident occurred last night is also one of his assets.

Xu Ningqing lazily stood up straight, wearing a loose middle school uniform jacket, with his hands in his pockets, and smiled slightly: "I am not your brother"

A beautiful child was Xu Ningqing's impression of her at the time, but it was not taken to heart, and she quickly shifted her gaze and opened the car door

Xu Ningqing felt a throb in her temples, weary and irritable, as she lifted her chin slightly towards the room

Xu Ningqing : `` ... ... ''

? Little, little uncle ... ...

How could such small shoes be worn? However, the person is also short

After Xu Ningqing left, only Chang Li remained in the room. Bingbing nestled under the sofa for a while before obediently emerging, and Chang Li held it in her arms

The child has a face as small as a palm, with large eyes resembling two black grapes soaked in water, covered with a layer of mist. She is wearing a light pink princess dress and is earnestly drawing something.

Go, Lili! Today, infiltrate the home of the male god! Tomorrow, climb onto the male god's bed! With a single effort! Three children in two years! Marching towards the peak of life!

Chang Li cleared her throat and remembered that there was a bottle of peach juice left on the coffee table from when she ordered takeout in the evening

It is already past midnight

He also heard about what happened at the hotel yesterday; it is indeed quite frightening for a kid of such a young age to witness such things

A few days ago, Xu Ningqing saw her at the airport and found her quite familiar. The young girl appeared somewhat wilted from the sun, her brows furrowed, and tiny beads of sweat glistened on the tip of her delicate nose as she tilted her little head, staring blankly in his direction

Xu Ningqing : `` ... ... ''

Xu Ningqing's once-in-a-century compassion experienced a momentary resurgence

She rubbed her sleepy eyes, picked up her phone, and walked out of the bedroom in her slippers

Upon seeing the girl's pair of white shoes, he silently compared them to his own.

The girl was clearly accustomed to being scratched by the cat, and instinctively raised her hand to stroke the chin of the chubby cat in a soothing manner. The plump cat immediately squinted its eyes, letting out a soft and gentle "meow".

The young girl opened her mouth, let out an "ah," and immediately stood up: "It fell."

Tightly closed lips

The child tilted their little head back and said in a tender voice: "Brother, it looks good"

Xu Ningqing's gaze fell on the faint pink marks on the girl's arm caused by scratching for a few seconds. Before he could say anything, the fat cat suddenly stretched out its front paw, raised its rear, and leaped into the room through the crack in the door

Why must one continue to insist and relentlessly pursue questions

Xu Ningqing recorded the fingerprint for entry and tossed her spare key to Chang Li, saying, "I am going out for a while, that cat—"

Xu Ningqing's temples throbbed twice: "Is it going to fall out?"

Speaking of which, the largest shareholder of the state-owned chain hotel is him, and Old Master Chang has also invested in it. However, the Chang family initially made their fortune in the catering and liquor industry, and later extended their reach into high-tech industries. During the initial competition, they probably also made concessions to this younger generation.

Chang Li felt that she was quite impressive, like 007, as she had successfully infiltrated the target's home.

If you have loved, do not say sorry

He cleared his throat and said with a nasal tone: "As long as I am here, this fat cat is not allowed to appear outside the guest room. You are responsible for your own meals, and do not bring classmates or friends over to play."

At this moment, upon hearing Zhou Yu, Xu Ningqing felt annoyed and replied softly, "Mm."

Xu Ningqing strained to listen to the lyrics

The living room light is still dim, and there are no signs of anyone having returned.

Meanwhile, a voice message was sent from her phone, and the sound was very loud

Xu Ningqing stood at the door, he had a cleanliness obsession, he did not touch pets at all, nor was he interested in cohabiting under the same roof with cats, he leaned against the door frame, his gaze naturally fell downwards

That is not necessary

Where is it? Isn't that the precious granddaughter of the Chang family? It's not difficult to find out this news; it seems she was there when the incident happened yesterday in the state.

He gently cleared his throat: "Little ghost"

Suddenly realizing something was amiss, I thought to myself, how could Bingbing call herself sister and suddenly have an extra father appear out of nowhere

Chang Li did not understand the reason for the man's sudden change in temperament; she only realized it when she saw him turn around and restart the air conditioning in the room.

The singing abruptly ceased, and Chang Li raised her head, her phone clattering face down on the table. The unlit living room was plunged into complete darkness, and she felt awkward enough to wish for death, yet relieved that her blushing face was not visible.

Leaving the child outside in the heat without any concern, Xu Ningqing felt no guilt at all. As she walked inside, she took off her robe and put on a short-sleeved shirt.

She is sketching a still life, but that "still life" is Xu Ningqing, who was just sitting there in a daze.

The child wiped the drawing and, upon raising her eyes again, did not see the brother from before. She then blankly turned her head to the side, where the person in the painting was looking down at her.

Xiao Changli nodded slightly, glanced at his unfinished painting, then turned to look at him, and said in a sincere and soft voice: "Uncle."

After leaving home, Xu Ningqing went directly to the company