Lu Chuanbai was quite pleased to be stared at by Xu Qingqing's bright eyes. The corners of his mouth curled up proudly. "I have a photographic memory."
To be able to take charge of the Lu Group in a very short time and sit in the position of the president, Lu Chuanbai was definitely not an ordinary person.
Xu Qingqing noticed that the two kids looked a bit pale. Worried that it might leave a shadow on them, she took the initiative to change the topic. "Yiyi, An'an, did you make any friends today?"
"I made a new friend. Her name is Liang Qiutong." Xu Yiyi happily shared what had happened in kindergarten with Xu Qingqing.
"She's extremely cute!"
"Really?" Xu Qingqing was happy for Xu An'an.
"And Qiutong told me that she envied me for having mom and dad because her parents got divorced. Her dad found a step - mom for her."
"She always has to wait until the very end after school for her step - mom to pick her up."
"Her step - mom is so mean." Hearing this, Xu Qingqing felt heartache for the little girl she had never met.
"Don't her mom and dad care?"
"They don't." Xu An'an shook her head.
"Her mom and dad are always busy with work and have no time to take care of her."
"That's really irresponsible." After becoming a mother, Xu Qingqing couldn't bear to hear any words about kids being treated badly. She was indignant.
"People like her mom and dad don't deserve to be parents."
"Once there's a step - mom, there'll be a step - dad." Xu Yiyi sighed like a little adult.
Xu An'an said with a bit of pride in her voice, "Fortunately, my step - dad is Uncle Lu. Uncle Lu is a good person."
Lu Chuanbai, who had been given the "good - person card", didn't know whether to laugh or cry. All his efforts to make an impression these days had paid off.
Xu Qingqing explained earnestly, "An'an, Uncle Lu and mom are just ordinary friends. He's not your step - dad."
Xu Qingqing emphasized the words "ordinary friends".
"But after yesterday's live - stream, many classmates thought Uncle Lu was my dad." Xu Yiyi frowned, with a pouty face.
Xu Qingqing regretted again why she had let Lu Chuanbai join the live - stream in the first place. She could only avoid the issue. "Let's put this aside for now. Don't mention it again."
"I only want Yiyi and An'an. I've already regarded them as my own kids." Lu Chuanbai squinted his eyes and sneered dangerously. "Apart from me, you're not allowed to find any other step - dad for them. Do you hear me!"
"I won't choose you, and I won't choose anyone else either." Xu Qingqing was as cold - hearted as iron.
Being single was so great!
"I'll make you willing to marry me." Lu Chuanbai sounded like he was facing prey that was within his grasp. There was a faint, arrogant smile on his lips as a superior.
"You're dreaming." Xu Qingqing retorted.
Here he goes again!
These days, she always over - reacted because of Lu Chuanbai's strange words.
The two kids in the back seat covered their mouths and snickered.
The car drove into the villa area of the community. Sure enough, the villa opposite the Xu family's was under renovation.
Xu's mother was curious about who the new neighbor was. She went to ask the decorator, "Master, who's the owner of this villa?"
The master, who was cleaning up the dust on the ground to finish the work, stopped what he was doing. "It's a boss surnamed Lu."
"Surnamed Lu." Xu's mother immediately guessed it was Lu Chuanbai. "Is his full name Lu Chuanbai?"
The master nodded and continued his work. "That's right. That's the boss's name."
"Okay, thank you."
After getting the information she wanted, Xu's mother didn't bother the master anymore. Turning around, she saw Xu Qingqing driving back. She greeted her with a beaming smile.
Lu Chuanbai really went to great lengths to chase her precious daughter. He had tried every trick!
"Grandma!"
"Grandma, we're back."
Xu Yiyi and Xu An'an couldn't wait to jump out of the car and throw themselves into Xu's mother's arms.
Xu's mother kissed each kid on the forehead. "My two little treasures. Did you have a good time in kindergarten today?"
"Yes!"
"Go inside quickly." Xu's mother let go of the two kids and told them to go home.
"Auntie."
Seeing Lu Chuanbai in the car, Xu's mother was not surprised. "Chuanbai is here too. I saw your new home. The greenery in our community is really good. The flowers are especially beautiful."
Lu Chuanbai blinked. How could he not understand what Xu's mother meant? He replied with a smile.
"That's right. I moved to this community because of the good greenery. Especially the three roses in front of your door, Auntie. They're extremely beautiful."
The three roses obviously referred to Xu's mother, Xu Qingqing and Xu An'an.
Hearing that Lu Chuanbai even praised her, Xu's mother beamed with joy. "Chuanbai, your house isn't ready yet. Stay at my place for a while. Move in after your house is in order."
Lu Chuanbai wanted to agree, but Xu Qingqing tugged at his clothes, signaling him not to get carried away.
Lu Chuanbai declined. "It's okay, Auntie. I'm not in a hurry to move."
"I see." Xu's mother nodded. Looking at the two of them standing together, she thought they were a perfect match.
The kids weren't in a relationship yet. There was no need to rush.
Seeing that Lu Chuanbai came in Xu Qingqing's car, Xu's mother warmly invited him. "Come and have dinner at our place first! Leave when your car arrives."
"Okay." The smile on Lu Chuanbai's face hadn't stopped since he saw Xu's mother. "Auntie's cooking smells so good. I've been looking forward to it for a long time."
"You're such a sweet - talker." Xu's mother was overjoyed at the compliment and led Lu Chuanbai into the house.
Xu Qingqing, the real daughter, was experiencing the feeling of being ignored for the first time.
Finally, after dinner, Lu Chuanbai's driver was stopped outside the community by the security guard because he didn't bring his ID card. Lu Chuanbai had to walk out.
Xu's mother asked Xu Qingqing to see Lu Chuanbai off. Lu Chuanbai walked in front. His broad shoulders looked very reassuring, and his shadow was twice as big as Xu Qingqing's.
Xu Qingqing walked behind, stepping on Lu Chuanbai's shadow. She treated the shadow as Lu Chuanbai and had a great time.
Not watching the road, she suddenly bumped into a thick "wall". Her head was dazed. Looking up, she met Lu Chuanbai's gentle, smiling eyes.
"Was it fun?" Lu Chuanbai's voice was as gentle as if he were coaxing a child.
"I wasn't playing." Xu Qingqing turned her face away and refused to admit it. She rubbed her head.
It was so embarrassing. She always made a fool of herself in front of Lu Chuanbai.
What a disgrace!
"Qingqing, why do you reject me so much? I'm Yiyi and An'an's dad, and I like you. It's the kind of love between a man and a woman. Can't you give us a chance?"
Lu Chuanbai helped Xu Qingqing rub her forehead. His eyes were full of burning love.
Before he met Xu Qingqing and the two kids, Lu Chuanbai didn't know what love was.
Now, with the two kids, he understood what family affection was. With Xu Qingqing, he understood what love was.