Chapter 7

Su Qi immediately got out of bed and obediently followed behind him

Chen Sijia, keep up the good work. Or is it that, deep down, you have always thought this way and have never forgotten him? To be honest, you got together with Ye Zinan so quickly back then and married him just as fast. I have always wanted to know, did you truly fall in love with Ye Zinan, or was it merely an escape?

Ye Zinan lazily replied, "Hmm, it's passable."

This is not a gift for your father's birthday

After saying this, Chen Sijia returned to her infatuated demeanor, cradling her face with a look of longing, "Although Shen Yanlei is also quite good, I still find Ye Zinan to be more reliable"

Su Qi suppressed the urge to crush him and slowly got to the point, "Next week is Dad's birthday, how fast time flies."

Su Qi nodded without hesitation; now, no matter what Ye Zinan asked her to do, she would agree. Even though she knew that dealing with a businessman would certainly lead to her being taken advantage of, especially since he was a cunning merchant

Ye Zinan let out a low and weary "hm," casually tossing the clothes aside on the edge of the bed

Marrying Ye Zinan back then was indeed very hasty. Would he mind? Would he mind her being with other men?

Ye Zinan lowered his hand and accepted her service with a slight smile, waiting for her to speak without asking further questions

Su Qi watched as Ye's mother chatted happily with Ye Zinan, and only then did he let out a sigh of relief

The displeasure on Ye Mu's face immediately vanished, and with a beaming smile, she said, "I see, your complexion doesn't look very good; you should pay attention to your rest"

Then, she swiftly took off her clothes and put on her pajamas, casually tousling her hair a bit, giving her the appearance of just having woken up, and then went to open the door

To be honest, Su Qi is not clear at all, not clear in the slightest

Su Qi held nothing but reverence for her mother-in-law, who skillfully blended the seemingly contradictory qualities of kindness and authority, embodying the commanding presence of a true matriarch. In her presence, Su Qi and *Tu* Shu could only act as obedient and docile daughters-in-law. However, Su Qi, in all honesty, acknowledged that this mother-in-law treated her quite well. Yet, she truly did not know how to respond to this question. In her presence, Su Qi and *Tu* Shu could only act as obedient and docile daughters-in-law. However, Su Qi, in all honesty, acknowledged that this mother-in-law treated her quite well. Yet, she truly did not know how to respond to this question.

Su Qi saw Ye's mother take a seat on the sofa, so she went to the kitchen to pour tea. After she finished her tasks and sat down beside Ye Zinan, Ye's mother finally spoke, looking at her as she began to talk

Su Qi waited for a long time but did not see Ye Zinan speak; he was leisurely sipping tea from his cup, appearing completely unconcerned. She turned on her heel and lightly kicked his foot with her toes.

Su Qi continues to work hard, "What does he usually like?"

Ye Zinan looked at her immediate awakening and her expression of entanglement with great satisfaction, then turned to prepare to open the door

Chen Sijia showed no intention of letting her off the hook, "Although you are both awkward and evasive, and when you get anxious, you even curse, aside from that face above your neck which can intimidate people, you have no other merits. However, at least on the surface, you still pretend to be gentle and virtuous. Most of the time, you give the impression of being a refined lady. Why is it that every time you encounter him, you act like a cat with its fur bristled, scratching at everyone? Mrs. Su, allow me to gently remind you that you are already married. Aren't you afraid that Ye Zinan will see you like this? Mrs. Su, allow me to gently remind you that you are already married. Aren't you afraid that Ye Zinan will see you like this? Or do you think that whatever you do, Ye Zinan will tolerate you?"

Ye Zinan smiled, carrying a hint of charm and cunning, "Very good"

Did you not just say that you have already purchased it

Although she is not a very competent wife, she puts on a good show. In Ye's mother's eyes, she has always been a diligent and obedient daughter-in-law. If she were to see her lying in bed at this moment, neglecting her husband who has just returned from a business trip, she truly cannot imagine what the consequences would be.

Su Qi opened his mouth and then closed it again, thinking for a long time, "Forget it, that person is not that great, just like a flower butterfly."

Although his appearance resembled that of a cunning hunter waiting for prey and *illustrated* books to take the bait, Su Qi still spoke up, his voice softer than usual, "Are you feeling comfortable?"

Chen Sijia looked at the woman in front of her, who was wearing a troubled expression, and truly felt at a loss for what to do

Su Qi! You!

Only at this moment would she gently call out his name using this tactic. Those two characters, when spoken from her lips, sound particularly pleasant

Su Qi was rendered speechless; she knew that Ye Zinan was definitely doing it on purpose! However, under the eaves, one must bow their head. Softening her voice, she pretended to be pitiful and replied, "Did I not deceive your mother? If I say I forgot, then..."

Su Qi was momentarily stunned

The lie was exposed on the spot, and the outcome was predictable; Su Qi wished at that moment to find a hole to burrow into

She always finds various reasons to persuade herself. It's not that I don't want to fight; perhaps he is in a meeting right now? It wouldn't be good to delay his work

Ye Zinan responded with a casual "mm" that reflected a sense of ease and indifference

Su Qi really thought about this issue, but no matter how hard she tried, she could not figure out how she had offended Ye Zinan. She also considered calling him to probe his thoughts, but each time she took out her phone, she ended up putting it back.

Ye Zinan had little expression on his face, yet he felt like laughing inside

After finally seeing off Ye's mother, Su Qi's drowsiness also vanished. She leaned against the door and exaggeratedly let out a sigh of relief, noticing Ye Zi Nan sitting on the sofa, rubbing his temples. She approached him with a flattering demeanor and offered to massage him.

Su Qi immediately adopted a sycophantic demeanor, "I haven't forgotten, how could I forget? It's Dad's birthday. I've already bought the gifts, right, Zi Nan?"

Su Qi suddenly opened her eyes; at this time, the only person who would appear at the door would be Ye Zinan's mother, her mother-in-law

Su Qi smiled slightly and said, "You might as well intuit when you will get married!"

Perhaps subconsciously, Su Qi believed that Ye Zinan would accommodate her and tolerate her. She always found various excuses to procrastinate, never considering how to resolve the issues, much like an ostrich. Every time she looked back, she could see Ye Zinan, and it was this indulgence that made her increasingly excessive. It was only when Ye Zinan said he was tired and wanted to leave that she became so flustered and filled with regret.

She closed her eyes again and lazily asked, "Are you back from your business trip?"

Just as Su Qi was about to fall asleep in a daze, he heard a few casual words: "Mom said she is at the door, and asked me to open it."

He will be back in a few days, so it is better to ask him then

These questions made Su Qi feel alarmed and uneasy, and she shouted back defensively, "What business is it of yours!"

Upon opening the door, I indeed saw Ye Mu standing at the entrance. Upon noticing the pajamas worn by the two, her brows quickly furrowed, yet she said nothing and entered.

Chen Sijia had a resolute expression, "Intuition! A woman's intuition!"

Su Qila lowered her finger to point at her own hand, "Don't shout so loudly. I have already asked Ye Zinan to keep an eye out for you. With so many elites under him, there is bound to be one that suits you. To be honest, I think he has a childhood friend who is quite a match for you."

Su Qi was beaming with joy, and Ye Zinan's statement indicated that he would take care of the matter, so he happily ran off to prepare the bath water

Perhaps he is resting? It would not be appropriate to disturb him after such a tiring business trip

Chen Sijia held the juice straw and replied coolly, "Is that so?"

The beginning of summer vacation signifies the start of Su Qi's home life. She has few hobbies, with her only passion being sleep; she can sleep from the previous night until the following afternoon, day in and day out. When they first got married, Ye Zinan was unaware of her sleeping habits and thought it was due to his excessive activities the night before. However, even if he did nothing the night before, she still slept soundly. Her vacation life generally begins after 5 PM, and Ye Zinan truly cannot agree with this habit of hers.

Due to this experience, Su Qi fixed his gaze firmly on him

The phone suddenly rang, and Su Qi covered her head with the blanket, saying, "Answer the phone quickly, it's so noisy!"

What are you looking at

Ye Zinan gave her a meaningful glance, smiled, and nodded, "Yes, Mom, you can rest assured."

Ye Zinan then put down the water cup and said to Ye's mother with a smile, "Mom, I just returned from a business trip. I got home a little after 4 AM. Suqi came to pick me up, and we had just fallen asleep for a short while when you arrived."

Ye Zinan looked at her, wrapped in the blanket like a silkworm cocoon, deliberately slowed down his movements, took a long time to answer the phone, said a few words before hanging up, and then cleared his throat lightly

Su Qi opened his eyes to check the time; it was 1:30 PM, still early, so he decided to continue sleeping. Just as he closed his eyes, he heard a noise, and then he saw Ye Zinan walking in, looking exhausted while adjusting his tie.

In the end, it all came to nothing

Su Qi suddenly realized and had to admit to himself that it seemed to be true

Su Qi looked at Chen Sijia, wondering why she would not take the opportunity to step down when someone was willing to offer her a way out

Mother, is there something you need to discuss with me since you came over so suddenly

This sentence is directed at Su Qi again

Not long ago, it seems that Ye's mother also inquired about Su Qi due to some matter. At that time, she had a minor argument with Ye Zi Nan the night before. When Su Qi, feeling helpless, temporarily used Ye Zi Nan as a shield, Ye Zi Nan surprisingly did not respond and innocently asked, "Is that so? When did that happen? I wasn't aware of it."

Su Qi has been married to Ye Zinan for two years. Every time it is Ye's father's birthday, Ye Zinan has prepared a beautifully wrapped box in advance. As for what is inside, she has never known. All she knows is that Ye's father is very pleased after looking at it

Ye Zinan half-opened his eyes to glance at her, sighed, and said, "Go run the bath water."

Su Qi immediately sat up and leaped forward, grabbing Ye Zinan's arm with a flattering smile, "Ye Zinan, if you save me this once, I will agree to anything you ask!"

Su Qi rested her chin on her hand, carefully examining her face from her eyebrows to her eyes and then to her chin, making Chen Sijia feel uneasy

Su Qi asked with a smile, "Why? Is it because he is more handsome?"

Ye Zinan, with his eyes closed, knowingly asked, "Why did you suddenly start caring about this?"

Chen Sijia, unusually serious, looked at her and said, "If you don't want me to intervene, as long as you are clear about it yourself, I hope you truly understand."

Why haven't you gotten up at this time yet

Ye Zinan looked down at him from a height, her posture on the bed particularly amusing. Her hair was tousled, yet her eyes shone brightly, resembling clear lake water. A hint of disdain curled at the corner of his mouth as he pulled up his sleeve and started to walk out. Just after taking a step, he suddenly stopped, turned his head, and raised an eyebrow at her, "You promise me anything?"

Perhaps he is engaged in socializing and may find it inconvenient to answer the phone

There is nothing much going on. I passed by here today to see you. By the way, just a reminder, your father's birthday is next week, and you and Suqi should come home for dinner. You haven't forgotten, have you

Then I truly thank you for thinking of me so much. Since you have so much time, you might as well think about yourself! I really don't know what you two are up to, having to rely on an assistant to relay messages while your husband is on a business trip

Through long-term interactions with her mother-in-law, Su Qi has summarized an experience: some matters become quite easy as long as they are related to Ye Zinan. However, the prerequisite is that Ye Zinan must permit and be willing for the matter to be associated with him

The next day, Su Qi felt frustrated and shared this matter with Chen Sijia. Chen Sijia stared at Su Qi and said, "I mean, Teacher Su, Shen Yanlei didn't cry and shout to reconcile with you. Perhaps he just wants to catch up with an old friend. Isn't your reaction a bit excessive?"