Xiao Su answered promptly.
Han Muzi was stunned to silence, and she did a double take at him. She obviously did not expect Xiao Su to offer his help.
After observing the determined look in Xiao Su’s gaze and expression, a thought flashed across Han Muzi’s mind. However, she felt that it was impossible, and so she dismissed it as soon as it appeared.
After saying that, Xiao Su walked toward Han Qing’s side to take Yan away from his arms.
Han Qing, who was about to say something earlier, stopped himself just in time since Xiao Su volunteered. Han Qing lowered his eyes, and his eyelashes shielded his true emotions. Then, he handed Yan to Xiao Su in silence.
“Ah! Don’t abandon me! Sob, sob…. Please don’t abandon me. I really… love you…”
Everyone felt embarrassed all of a sudden after hearing her say that.
Xiao Su grabbed onto Yan’s arms, and he yanked hard to pull Yan, who was struggling, into an embrace. She seemed exhausted, and she wasn’t even sure who was supporting her now. She merely closed her eyes and leaned backward.
Xiao Su noticed that, and he immediately supported her waist to pick her up in a princess carry.
“Young Lady Ye, President Han, I will look after her. I will keep you updated if anything crops up.”
Then, he turned around to leave.
Han Muzi stared at his back view.
If the idea I had earlier seemed vague, I’d say it’s clearer than ever now.
It turns out that Xiao Su is in love with Yan.
When did this start? Why had I been oblivious to it?
Did I not pay enough attention to Yan? Or did Xiao Su hide his feelings too well?
Something struck Han Muzi, and she turned abruptly to face her older brother, Han Qing.
Han Qing stared at Xiao Su’s back view while seemingly deep in thought.
“Qing?”
Han Qing turned to look at her when he heard her. Han Muzi observed him, but she realized that he seemed unperturbed; in fact, his gaze seemed void of emotions.
Han Muzi couldn’t help but feel utterly disappointed when she saw that.
Yan is so in love with Han Qing. Nevertheless, another man is carrying her away, yet Han Qing seems unfazed. Does… Yan not stand a chance at all?
More importantly, wasn’t he moved at all by Yan’s feelings for him all this while?
“Qing, don’t you fancy Yan at all?”
Han Qing appeared calm when he replied to Han Muzi, “Is there a reason for me to fancy her?”
Han Muzi realized that she didn’t have an answer for him, and so she asked him back, “What is the reason for you not to fancy her?”
Han Qing looked away, and he answered flatly, “Feelings are not important to me.”
My calling is to find my missing younger sister and shoulder the burden of the Han Family. Besides…
Han Qing’s gaze darkened when he was reminded by that, and he remained silent.
However, Han Muzi was frustrated at him for brushing her off by claiming that feelings weren’t important to him. She exclaimed in frustration, “What do you mean by feelings aren’t important to you? If your excuse is that you’ve been single all this while because you were searching for me, I can tell you right now that you’ve found me, so you should start your own family. I don’t want to see you all alone when I have my own family, Qing… it’s not that you dislike Yan, so you can—“
Han Qing cut her off with a laugh, “If you are afraid that I’ll end up alone, you should have more children and give one to me.”
Han Qing was smiling faintly, his tone light and playful, but Han Muzi could tell that he was not joking at all.
Maybe Han Qing is really considering adopting one of my children. In that case… is he planning not to get married and not have children for the rest of his life?
I wouldn’t care what he thinks if he weren’t my family, but he is my own brother. Besides, he treats me with generosity and love. Han Muzi felt her heart break when she thought of that.
I was born in the modern era and have received education in an advanced civilization. Thus, I’m all for freedom when it comes to love and marriage, even if it means that Han Qing chooses not to get married. I, as his younger sister, could only give my blessings.
However, I somehow feel as if Han Qing has other reasons.
“Qing, what is the reason?”
Han Muzi was about to persist with her questions, but Han Qing already turned around to leave. “I checked the place out, and there aren’t extra bedrooms in the apartment, so I’m planning to stay in a hotel.”
Stay in a hotel?
Han Muzi was stumped. “Are you planning to stay in a hotel alone?”
“Mm-hmm.”
Han Muzi felt her heart clenching painfully, and she just couldn’t utter a word. My brother traveled all the way here, but he’s planning to stay in a hotel all alone. She bit her lower lip and was about to stop him when she realized with a start that there truly weren’t extra bedrooms to accommodate him.
“Hang on.” Ye Moxuan broke the silence suddenly. Han Muzi and Han Qing turned to him, and they saw Ye Moxuan putting his jacket on. He was holding his car keys when he explained, “There aren’t many rooms in the apartment. Your brother can take my room, and Little Bean will share a room with you. Xiao Su and I will leave.”
Han Muzi frowned because it seemed as if he had already decided without asking her. “What about you?”
“Xiao Su and I will stay in a hotel.”
Han Muzi was rendered speechless by his response.
Ye Moxuan shot Han Qing a cold and aloof stare. Nevertheless, this man is my wife’s older brother after all, which means that he’s my brother-in-law.
Addressing him as brother-in-law seems…
Ye Moxuan scowled deeply, but he nodded at Han Qing despite the initial embarrassment. “Brother-in-law.”
Han Qing was at a loss for words by Ye Moxuan’s greeting.
Who would have expected that the proud man, who once tried negotiating with me, would now address me as his brother-in-law? What is this subtle yet strange feeling I’m having?
Nevertheless, Han Qing did not let Ye Moxuan down since he knew that Ye Moxuan was trying to be nice. Thus, he nodded in acknowledgement.
Then, Han Muzi went ahead to help Ye Moxuan pack his clothes. She suggested while packing, “Why don’t I… take Little Bean along to stay with you in the hotel? We can let the rest of them stay in the apartment. Each one of them would have a room to themself.”
Han Muzi was suddenly amazed by her wisdom after she suggested that. I should have thought of that sooner. Isn’t this the perfect solution?
However, Ye Moxuan rejected her proposal straight away. “No.”
“Why not?”
“You are pregnant now, so you should not overexert yourself.”
Han Muzi retorted unhappily, “I’m just going to stay in the hotel with you. How is that overexerting myself? Besides, we don’t have to look for a hotel that is too far away; we just have to choose one nearby. I think it’s rather convenient.”
Ye Moxuan thought of the things he needed to do next, and his gaze darkened immediately.
Muzi would notice very soon if I were to take her along.
Hence, I can’t take her with me. Ye Moxuan tilted her chin up. “Are you dying to spend some alone time with me? Is that why you’re trying to come with me?”
Han Muzi was speechless when he said that.
We were having a proper discussion. Why is he flirting with me all of a sudden? Han Muzi smacked his hand away while speaking to him with a stern expression, “I’m talking to you about a serious matter. I think my suggestion is good, so you should consider it now. Besides, I’m taking good care of my unborn baby, and I know I’m not overexerting myself.”
Ye Moxuan started placing his clothes into his suitcase as he stated, “We are going along with my initial decision. I will return tomorrow morning.”
Han Muzi was slightly disappointed. It seems like he has made up his mind.
