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Chapter Ninety-Three
Xu Yi reluctantly let go of the person.
Gu Yueyue took her hand and led her inside. Gu Yueyue thought she would formally introduce Xu Yi to Xiao Xiao.
Unexpectedly, after they finished hugging, Xiao Xiao happily rushed towards Xu Yi, saying, "It's my turn, it's my turn! I want a hug!"
Xu Yi bent down and scooped her up, burying her face in her arms as she softly recounted her longing.
For a moment, Gu Yueyue felt as if she had fallen out of favor compared to Xu Yi's treatment.
It's not surprising that Xiao Xiao was biased. During her long years as a sword spirit, she spent every day with Xu Yi, so it's normal for her to miss him after being separated for so long.
What's more, Xu Yi inexplicably cut off their contact last night, and Xiao Xiao, who received no response, was alone at home in fear for quite some time.
If she hadn't been able to sense that both mothers were in a state of joy, she would have transformed into a sword and gone out to search for them.
It was almost evening when the nanny, seeing that Gu Yueyue had finally returned, prepared dinner and left, giving the mother and daughter plenty of time to spend together.
Xu Yi arrived just in time for dinner.
Xiao Xiao sat next to Xu Yi, holding a small spoon and eating attentively.
Xu Yi wasn't greedy for food; she only ate with Gu Yueyue for the atmosphere.
After a busy month of work, Gu Yueyue was finally able to go home and have a nice meal with her child, and with her loved one by her side, her heart was filled with joy.
During meals, try to add more food for Xu Yi and Xiao Xiao as much as possible.
Seeing Xu Yi and Xiao Xiao sitting together, Gu Yueyue suddenly stopped in her tracks as she was serving food to Xu Yi.
Whether it was her friends or the staff she encountered when she took Xiaoxiao to apply for adoption documents, they all said that Xiaoxiao looked quite like them.
But now, when she looked at them, she realized that Xiao Xiao and Xu Yi really looked alike.
While it's not quite an exaggerated case of two people being cut from the same mold, the subtle similarities in their expressions, movements, and even their facial features are truly surprising.
Gu Yueyue suppressed the strange feeling in her heart and continued to eat with them.
After dinner, Xiaoxiao felt a little sleepy.
The nanny left early today, so Gu Yueyue plans to bathe Xiaoxiao herself.
When Gu Yueyue went to get her clothes, Xu Yi followed her.
"Teacher Gu, you've been so busy these past few days, you must be exhausted. Let me help Xiaoxiao take a bath."
"You've been working alongside me for many days, and you've had a tough time too."
Xu Yi was reluctant to see Gu Yueyue continue to be busy, and Gu Yueyue felt the same way.
The two argued over who should bathe Xiaoxiao, and Xu Yi won by sneaking a kiss instead of helping her.
“Teacher Gu, Xiaoxiao is your child, so she is my child. I don’t find it troublesome or tiring to bathe my own child. Don’t worry.”
After saying that, Xu Yi took the small clothes and left, leaving Gu Yueyue standing there alone, like a freshly baked red shrimp, still steaming hot.
Gu Yueyue's bathtub is very large. It was purchased by Xiao Ye because Xiao Ye sometimes lingers there. She never likes to compromise herself on such matters, and taking more baths is good for her health. She paid for the installation for Gu Yueyue out of her own pocket.
Xu Yi led Xiao Xiao to the bathroom, quickly stripped her naked, and put her in the bathtub.
Little Xiao splashed around happily in the water, laughing heartily.
"Did you win over Mrs. Gu?" Xiao Xiao said, then covered her mouth and laughed. "I already guessed."
"Yes. We're together now." Xu Yi looked at Xiao Xiao with a rare tenderness in her eyes, like that of a loving mother.
Xiao Xiao happily splashed around in the water, splashing water all over Xu Yi. Xu Yi wasn't annoyed and played with her for a while.
Gu Yueyue didn't sit idle either. She packed up the luggage she had brought back and then quickly took a hot shower in the master bedroom bathroom.
When she came out, Xu Yi was already carrying Xiao Xiao out of the bathroom.
Xiao Xiao's hair had already been dried, while Gu Yueyue's hair was still wet.
Seeing this, Xu put Xiaoxiao on the bed, went to Gu Yueyue's side, took the hair dryer from her hand, and said with a smile, "Teacher Gu, let me help you."
Xiao Xiao saw their interaction from the bed and happily covered her mouth, laughing.
That's wonderful! After all these years, Xu Mutou's wish has finally come true. If Gu's mother had any memories, she would be very happy.
Gu Yueyue naturally noticed Xiao Xiao's actions.
She was a bit introverted by nature, and it was fine for her to be a little intimate with Xu Yi when they were alone together in private. But now there was a group of onlookers here.
Gu Yueyue's level of embarrassment immediately reached its peak.
After Xu Yi helped her blow-dry her hair, Gu Yueyue took Xiao Xiao to the next bedroom to sleep.
Before leaving, she told Xu Yi to take a shower.
Xiao Xiao climbed into her own little bed on her own. Usually, the nanny would tell her stories, but she didn't actually need to listen to stories or have anyone with her.
Blade Spirit is, besides the solitary Sword Master, the being in this world most capable of enduring loneliness and solitude.
But Xiaoxiao never misses any opportunity for her mother, Gu, to tell her a story.
She nestled obediently under the covers, revealing her big, bright eyes, looking at Gu Yueyue with anticipation.
"Little Gu's mother, last time we talked about how the princess ate a poisoned apple."
Gu Yueyue took the opportunity to tell her the story of Snow White.
Gu Yueyue has excellent acting skills. She can tell a fairy tale with great emotion and speak each character's lines in a different tone.
Xiao Xiao listened intently.
"...In the end, the princess and the prince lived happily ever after."
After reading the fairy tale, Gu Yueyue noticed that Xiaoxiao was still awake, so she asked Xiaoxiao what stories the nanny usually told her at home.
Xiao Xiao tilted her head and thought for a moment, "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, the Legend of the White Snake, The Romance of the Western Chamber, Farewell My Concubine, and The Golden House."
"..."
Gu Yueyue couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. No wonder the little guy looked at her with disdain when she talked about the princess and prince living happily ever after.
No wonder, she usually listens to these bedtime stories.
Xiao Xiao remembered another one, "And another one, Dream of the Red Chamber."
"I have already heard that Lin Daiyu burned her poems and severed her infatuation."
Gu Yueyue was stunned, not knowing what to say.
"Do you understand?" Gu Yueyue asked her, somewhat amused and exasperated, while secretly considering whether she should talk to the nanny and ask her not to tell the child so many tragic stories.
Everyone only has one childhood. If you are exposed to tragedy too early, you don't know whether it's good or bad.
Gu Yueyue was worried.
Xiao Xiao didn't quite understand, but was still eagerly waiting for the story to unfold.
Meanwhile, Xu Yi had already finished showering and came out, sending a message through her consciousness.
Little Xiao listlessly burrowed deeper into the blankets and gave a mock yawn. "Mom, I'm a little sleepy."
"Then you go to sleep well. Mommy is next door. If you need anything, you can come to Mommy next door." Gu Yueyue bent down and kissed her baby's forehead. "Goodnight."
Goodnight, Mom.
After Gu Yueyue left, Xiao Xiao angrily cut off all contact with Xu Yi in her mind.
Xu Yi didn't care about the little guy's little bit of revenge.
When Gu Yueyue returned, she looked somewhat indifferent, as if she had something on her mind, and a hint of worry appeared on her face as she pondered.
Xu Yi pulled her down onto the bed.
"What's on your mind?" Xu Yi hugged her and took the opportunity to snuggle into Gu Yueyue's arms. "Teacher Gu, can you tell me? I want to share your burden and don't want to see you sad alone."
Gu Yueyue did have some things she couldn't understand, and she hadn't originally planned to tell Xu Yi, but now that she heard Xu Yi say this, she couldn't help but be moved.
“I’m usually too busy and I don’t spend much time with Xiaoxiao. I don’t know if my decision to adopt Xiaoxiao was the right one.”
Xu Yi froze for a moment in her arms, then quickly relaxed and smiled somewhat guiltily, "So, is Teacher Gu happy when she's with Xiao Xiao?"
"Of course. Xiaoxiao is a very cute and lovable child." Gu Yueyue felt the warmth emanating from Xu Yi, gently touched the top of Xu Yi's soft hair, and sighed softly, "I don't know if Xiaoxiao will be happy."
“Children her age would all crave their parents’ company. I’m away from home for long periods of time, and the nanny is with her. She looks so pitiful.”
Xu Yi tried to ask Xiao Xiao through her divine sense if she was sad at home, but Xiao Xiao refused to receive her message.
"Teacher Gu, why don't you find an opportunity to ask Xiaoxiao?" Xu Yi felt that this was a problem that could be solved with a single conversation, after all, Xiaoxiao was not an ordinary child.
Besides, Xiaoxiao really is her and Miss Gu's child. What if Miss Gu doesn't want her anymore? What will happen to Xiaoxiao? Will she be taken back and remade?
After spending so much time together, she couldn't bear to part with them; after all, they were their own flesh and blood.
"Okay. I'll talk to her." That's just Gu Yueyue's personality; even when facing a four-year-old child, she treats the other person as an equal.
"Teacher Gu, get some rest. Good night."
"Okay, goodnight."
Gu Yueyue was prepared to be kissed, but after waiting for a while, she heard the long, even breathing of the person next to her.
Gu Yueyue turned her body slightly to the side. In the dim environment, only a blurry outline could be seen. She let out a soft snort, "She was still pestering me for a goodnight kiss yesterday, but she fell asleep so quickly today."
"Ah, I've been waiting for Teacher Gu to kiss me." Xu Yi was awake again, her tone full of mischievous laughter. "So Teacher Gu was waiting for me too? That's how it is. I definitely can't let Teacher Gu down."
Before Gu Yueyue could even process the fact that Xu Yi was still awake, she became annoyed upon hearing Xu Yi's words, "Why aren't you asleep yet?"
Suddenly, Gu Yueyue was pinned down by Xu Yi, and warm breath sprayed down her neck. Xu Yi gently bit that soft spot and said indistinctly, "I just said, wait for Teacher Gu to give me a goodnight kiss."
"But Teacher Gu is too shy. Since Teacher Gu is unwilling to take the initiative, I will have to ask for it myself."
"You." Gu Yueyue tried to push her, but used a force that seemed to be both resisting and welcoming, and couldn't push her away for a long time. So she simply raised her arms and hugged Xu Yi.
"What do you mean?" Xu Yi's smile became even more mischievous. "It's dark, and my eyesight isn't very good. If I kissed the wrong place, please forgive me, Miss Gu."