Against the Light - Chapter 183
Chapter 183: Extra - Shi Qing X Ye Nan
In the evening, when Gu Xinran and Bai Yilan got home from work, Xiao Ye rushed over the moment they opened the door.
Gu Xinran picked the little one up and lifted her high. "Did you miss Mama?"
"Mhm!"
"Good girl. By the way, how's Grandmother? Does she still have a fever?"
"No more fever! She's all better now!"
"Is that so? That's good." Gu Xinran felt relieved and glanced inside the house.
"Grandma is still with Grandmother. She's been with her all day and didn't even play with Xiao Ye." The little one pouted, a little jealous.
Gu Xinran smiled and tapped her nose. "You little jealous thing. Grandmother is sick, so she needs someone to take care of her."
"Mhm! Xiao Ye helped take care of Grandmother!"
"Really? Xiao Ye is amazing!"
Gu Xinran carried the little one inside and sat on the sofa. "Come on, tell Mama what Grandma and Grandmother did today."
Hearing this, Bai Yilan gave a helpless smile. This woman was really using Xiao Ye as a little spy!
"Um, Grandmother was sleeping in her room the whole time. Oh, at noon, Grandmother came out to make lunch, but the way she walked was really strange." Xiao Ye furrowed her little brow, seriously trying to recall what she had seen at noon.
"What?" Gu Xinran froze. She forgot to even chew the grape in her mouth, and its juice trickled down the corner of her lips, making Xiao Ye giggle.
"Hey, you're back. Xiao Ye? What are you doing?" Ye Nan came out of the bedroom just in time to hear Xiao Ye reporting on her, and her expression immediately stiffened.
"Hehe~" Xiao Ye giggled and buried her face in Gu Xinran's arms to hide.
"You! You little thing!" Annoyed, Ye Nan rolled up her sleeves, ready to go settle the score with the little one.
"What's wrong?" Shi Qing walked out right behind her. She hadn't heard what the little one said, so she didn't know what was going on.
"Your granddaughter is at it again," Ye Nan complained irritably.
Shi Qing understood. She beckoned to Xiao Ye. "Come here."
Xiao Ye seemed to realize she had caused trouble. She looked at Gu Xinran, then reluctantly walked over and immediately hugged Ye Nan's hand. "Grandmother, don't be angry. Xiao Ye won't do it again." She apologized in her cute, milky voice, causing Ye Nan's anger to melt away.
Shi Qing crouched down to look her in the eye. "Xiao Ye, you can't make Grandmother angry anymore, because Grandmother belongs to Grandma. Only Grandma gets to make her angry."
"???" Ye Nan had been quite touched by the first half of the sentence, but the second half made her whole world crumble. What do you mean, only you get to make me angry?? How else are you planning on making me angry!??
"Grandmother belongs to Grandma?" Xiao Ye asked, confused.
Gu Xinran and Bai Yilan exchanged a look, thoroughly enjoying the drama.
"Mhm."
"Then what about Xiao Ye? Who does Xiao Ye belong to?"
"Xiao Ye is still little. Your destined one hasn't appeared yet." Shi Qing smiled and ruffled her little head. This little one certainly thought about a lot for her age.
Xiao Ye pouted, looking unhappy.
"Ahem, Mom, so… does this mean we should change how we address her?" Bai Yilan asked, looking at the two with a smile in her eyes.
"Go ahead," Shi Qing said, glancing at her and nodding slightly.
"What? Change what? What are we changing?" Ye Nan's brain clearly hadn't caught up.
"Oh my, Auntie Ye, how have you not figured it out yet?" Gu Xinran, listening from the side, was getting anxious for her.
"What?"
"Mom has already admitted she's your destined one. Your reaction is really not giving her any face," Gu Xinran said with a smile, setting a trap for Ye Nan with her first words.
In the moment Ye Nan was dazed, she clearly felt the atmospheric pressure beside her drop. She didn't dare turn her head and silently swallowed.
"Ahem, I… I'm just an assistant. Don't you all make a fuss here, you'll be a bad influence on the child."
"Have you ever seen an assistant who also provides bedside services?" Shi Qing demanded, dissatisfied.
"Doesn't Xinran's assistant sleep with her?" Ye Nan asked seriously in return.
"???" Gu Xinran was stunned for a second. The next moment, she felt a piercing gaze shoot over from her side and quickly raised both hands in surrender. "Absolutely not!"
Bai Yilan took a moment to process that, then found herself a bit amused. How had she been so easily led astray by Auntie Ye?
But with a question like that, this matter probably wasn't going to end peacefully.
Sure enough, a certain someone's expression grew even uglier.
Shi Qing took a deep breath and glanced at the two of them. They obediently turned and left. Gu Xinran got halfway before turning back, scooping up Xiao Ye, and running off with her, terrified of getting caught in the crossfire.
The mother and two daughters hid in a room, pressing their ears against the door to eavesdrop.
"Do you think Auntie Ye is genuinely clueless, or is she just playing dumb?" Gu Xinran asked.
"She's probably just embarrassed because we're watching."
"Tsk, at their age, what's there to be shy about?"
"It's precisely because of their age that they get shy more easily." Bai Yilan tapped her on the head. "You, tone it down a bit. Don't wear that gossipy expression. Didn't you hear what Mom said just now? Auntie Ye is her person, and only she gets to bully her. If you keep teasing Auntie Ye and make her angry, I'm not helping you."
"I'm just anxious for them."
As for Ye Nan, she also realized things were not looking good. Backed into a corner by Shi Qing, she retreated into the bedroom.
As the door slammed shut with a bang, her heart gave a violent shudder.
"Are you really not getting it, or are you playing dumb with me?"
"I…" Ye Nan nervously pursed her lips, her gaze unconsciously darting to the side as she tried her best to avoid Shi Qing's eyes.
Seeing her like this, Shi Qing's expression softened. This one was clearly playing dumb.
"Shy?"
"Ahem, no."
Shi Qing chuckled and ruffled her hair. Ye Nan looked up at her, warmed by the gesture, and unconsciously leaned a little closer.
"Alright, whether we change the form of address or not is up to you. Let's not be awkward anymore, okay?"
Ye Nan was stunned again. It was rare to hear her boss use such a gentle tone to consult with someone.
The little assistant was instantly captured, nodding her head with very little backbone.
"Are you still feeling unwell? Go lie down for a while. I'll call you when dinner is ready."
Ye Nan nodded numbly and obediently lay back down on the bed.
Sob, sob, sob, the boss being like this is too gentle, too irresistible! Aaaah!!! I want to have the boss's babies! (Not really)
Just as Ye Nan was lost in her wild thoughts, her phone suddenly began to ding frantically. She secretly picked it up for a look and was instantly dumbfounded.
【BREAKING! President Shi makes a high-profile announcement of her relationship with her assistant! Wishing them eternal happiness!】
Hiding under the covers, Ye Nan saw the headline and her vision blurred. For a moment, she thought she was dreaming and even pinched herself.
"It seems young people all like to play this kind of romantic game," Shi Qing's voice came from the doorway.
Ye Nan turned her head to look. Shi Qing was leaning against the doorframe, one hand in her pocket, the other holding her phone. She waved it at her, a beautiful smile playing on her lips.
Ye Nan felt her chest tighten as if something was blocking it. She took a deep breath and couldn't help but choke up a little.
"This isn't what you call romantic, this is big news! I'll have to face a flood of reporters again!" Ye Nan sniffed, complaining.
After a long moment, they looked at each other and smiled.
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