The two children noticed that Xu Qingqing was in a bad mood. Even though they were eager to know about their father, they kept silent for now and simply agreed with their mother.
"Mommy, tell us a story from *The Classic of Mountains and Seas*. I love those stories so much," Xu An'an was the first to request.
Xu Yiyi nodded in agreement. "Sure. The stories in *The Classic of Mountains and Seas* are really good."
Xu Qingqing told them three stories before the two children finally fell into a deep sleep.
That night, the three of them slept in the same room. What Xu Qingqing didn't know was that both Lu Chuanbai and Lu Fenglin didn't go home either.
So the next morning, when Xu Qingqing, wearing her pajamas, walked into the living room looking for some breakfast, she saw Lu Chuanbai and Lu Fenglin wearing Xu Yan's clothes.
Xu Qingqing stared at them in disbelief. "Why are you two still in my house?"
Lu Chuanbai replied matter - of - factly, "I've said before that I'll pick you up and drop you off from work every day, so it's natural for me to stay here."
Lu Fenglin wasn't willing to be outdone. "Miss Xu, I was so worried about you during those days when you were kidnapped. I've realized that I've fallen head - over - heels in love with you at first sight. So I'm going to court you, and it's only right for me to stay here. I can't just let my brother have all the advantages."
Xu Qingqing was speechless upon hearing this.
"I'm not an object for you two brothers to fight over. I'm a living person, and I don't want to be a bargaining chip in your brotherly game."
"So please leave my house. I have my own brother. He can pick me up and drop me off for work. I don't need you two."
Xu Qingqing refused their over - enthusiasm. She didn't want them to interfere too much in her life.
Lu Fenglin laughed. "What, Miss Xu, are you afraid of us?"
Xu Qingqing glared at him coldly. "Don't try to provoke me with your words. I don't want to see you two."
Immediately, Lu Chuanbai grabbed Lu Fenglin's arm and kept him at a distance from Xu Qingqing.
"Miss Xu, don't worry. I'll definitely keep my younger brother in check and won't let him bother you."
With that, Lu Chuanbai dragged Lu Fenglin out.
Seeing the two of them leave the living room, Xu Qingqing finally let out a sigh of relief.
Just then, Xu's mother walked out with several fried eggs in her hands. Seeing only Xu Qingqing in the living room, Xu's mother asked curiously, "Where are those two young men?"
Xu Qingqing replied, "They've left. They're not part of our family. Why should they stay here?"
Hearing this, Xu's mother's expression changed instantly.
"How can you talk like that, dear? Those two brothers were extremely worried when they heard you were in danger. The older one even rescued you directly."
"I just met the younger one for the first time yesterday, but Mom thinks he's also very good - looking. Mom would be very happy if either of them becomes your future husband."
"And haven't you noticed? An'an and Yiyi both like a handsome father. Mom thinks both of them are suitable."
Hearing her mother's tone of choosing a son - in - law, Xu Qingqing was speechless.
"Mom, have you ever thought about why the president and the general manager of the Lu Group would be so interested in your daughter, a woman with two children?"
Hearing this, Xu's mother became serious.
"Fine. Since we're talking about this, tell Mom, whose children are these two?"
Asked this question, Xu Qingqing fell silent.
"Mom, didn't you say you wouldn't force me on these issues? I'm not ready to answer yet. I'll tell you when the time is right."
Hearing this, Xu's mother assumed that the man was a complete scoundrel.
"Qingqing, you've just come back from a disaster. Mom wants to have a heart - to - heart talk with you. Tell Mom the truth. Does the father of these two children already have a wife?"
Hearing her mother's speculation, Xu Qingqing stared at her in disbelief, not understanding why her mother would think so.
"No, Mom, it's not like that. Stop guessing blindly. I can't explain it to you like this."
While Xu's mother was pestering Xu Qingqing, Lu Chuanbai and Lu Fenglin had come back again.
Seeing them, Xu Qingqing was extremely speechless, while Xu's mother happily welcomed them.
"You two boys. I was just wondering why you left without saying a word. Come on, these are the breakfast I made myself. See if you like them."
Lu Fenglin immediately smiled and praised, "Since it's Auntie's cooking, of course we like it."
"But my brother is very picky about food. I don't know if he'll like it."
Lu Chuanbai glared at him. "Don't you know the rule of not talking while eating? Auntie's cooking must be good. There's no need to even taste it."
Xu Qingqing looked at them speechlessly. The originally steady Lu Chuanbai actually seemed like a child vying for attention when Lu Fenglin was around.
So, was Lu Chuanbai's sudden interest in her because of Lu Fenglin's intervention?
Thinking about it, it suddenly seemed a bit funny.
Xu's mother didn't have so many worries. Seeing the two Lu brothers happily eating her cooking, she felt very satisfied.
When Xu Yan came downstairs, he saw the scene of Xu's mother and the two brothers having breakfast together. He thought it was, well, very warm, except that his sister didn't look too happy.
Seeing Xu Yan come downstairs, Xu Qingqing quickly stood up. "Brother, hurry up and have breakfast. Then we'll go to work."
"Okay." Xu Yan didn't say much.
But Lu Chuanbai immediately said, "Don't bother, brother. I'll take her."
"Pfft!" Xu Yan spat out his milk and stared at Lu Chuanbai. "What did you call me?"
Lu Chuanbai looked completely matter - of - fact. "You're older than me. Can't I call you brother?"
Lu Fenglin looked as if he had seen a ghost. He never thought Lu Chuanbai had such a side.
Xu Yan quickly finished his breakfast, then helped the two children get ready, and said to Xu Qingqing, "Let's go."
Lu Chuanbai and Lu Fenglin also put down what they were holding in unison.
"We're done eating too."
Xu Yan frowned deeply, and Xu Qingqing's expression was also very bad.
On the contrary, Xu An'an was holding Lu Fenglin's hand, and Xu Yiyi was holding Lu Chuanbai's hand. The two children each liked one of the uncles.
Lu Chuanbai looked at Xu An'an. "An'an, didn't you say you wanted to go to the amusement park? Uncle will take you there, okay?"
But Lu Fenglin took over, "An'an, I'm free. I can take you there too. And I'll buy you delicious cotton candy."
Lu Chuanbai retorted, "It's not good for kids' teeth to eat cotton candy now."
Lu Fenglin raised his handsome eyebrows. "You ate a lot of it when you were a kid too, my dear big brother."
Xu Qingqing stopped in her tracks. "Are you two done? These are my children, not yours."