"What are we going to do with him, little one?" Qin Ruoshui asked, glancing at Qi Yi'an as he hugged and rubbed Pupu. "Where are we going to find his owner?"
"..." Qi Yi'an remained silent.
While waiting at the traffic light, Qin Ruoshui turned her head and saw two pairs of similar, innocent-looking little animals staring at her with hopeful eyes... so pitiful...
"..." She pursed her lips in silence for a long while, speechless and helpless. "No."
Start the car and keep driving...
"...", stealing a glance, there was still that same burning gaze beside me.
“…”
"Okay, okay...stop staring at me...I know...but you have to take care of him now..."
"yeah!!!"
"Aww!"
The two little animals cheered together, and Qin Ruoshui felt like her brain must have gone awry.
Ugh, this is so troublesome. One little animal is troublesome enough. One little animal is a responsibility, and she hates responsibility the most.
…Never mind…considering how well she behaved today…
"How about I treat you to a big meal?" After a day of intense exercise, the two of them were starving.
"yeah!!!"
"Aww!"
"Let's take him to a pet store for a check-up and a bath..."
…
There's no other way... since the responsibility has come, I have to take it...
Who made him love her…
…
Author's Note:
Ugh, the technology for adding color still needs improvement! Improvement! Improvement!
Qi Yi'an, the chubby little fish, is making her first counterattack, so perhaps it's best to play it safe and conservatively? Looking forward to her future skill development!
Chapter 15 will draw a circle around you.
Pupu has been identified as a Border Collie-Labrador mix puppy.
Qin Ruoshui reluctantly earned the title of "dog mom." Although Qi Yi'an insisted on bringing him back, Pupu seemed to especially like sticking to Qin Ruoshui.
This little pervert's sly and lecherous demeanor is just like Qi Yi'an's.
"He's so young, what should we feed him?" Qin Ruoshui rubbed his chubby little chin.
Qi Yi'an sat in front of the computer, looking for relevant literature with great seriousness.
Qin Ruoshui, carrying Pupu, walked behind her.
Do you want to nurse?
Qi Yi'an turned around and looked for Qin Ruoshui's breast...
"Pervert!" Qin Ruoshui exclaimed, pressing her hand against her head. "I wasn't talking about you!"
"It's him!" she scolded, tossing Pupu into Qi Yi'an's arms. "You handle this yourself... I'm going to cook..."
When did this kid become so erotic... It made her a little embarrassed...
Qi Yi'an rubbed her forehead blankly... How did she become such a virtuous woman now? Ha, what a hypocritical woman...
"Only I can eat it, you're not allowed, understand?" she warned Pupu fiercely, looking down at him.
Even a little dog wants to compete with her for attention. Humph.
…
"Hello?" Qin Ruoshui answered the phone after putting the shrimp in the oven. "Brother, what's wrong?"
…“We’re on the J Islands right now…”…“Yes…”“On vacation, huh?”…
"It's okay here, the island's under lockdown, no infections..." "How's it back home?"
…Oh… “Hmm”
"Dad's idea is to wait until the pandemic situation improves a bit, then have you arrange the business in Country E, and then return to China as soon as possible," Qin Ye conveyed.
"..." Qin Ruoshui lifted the lid and stirred her stew. "What's the latest?"
“You know Dad doesn’t like to procrastinate. It’s too dangerous abroad right now, so you need to hurry.”
“…Okay,” she said, putting the asparagus into the pot to blanch. “Alright, I’ll talk to you now, I’m cooking.”
Pupu followed Qi Yi'an downstairs and quietly squatted down at Qin Ruoshui's feet. She watched as Qi Yi'an gently hugged her from behind and rested his head on her shoulder. "You smell so good!"
She loved watching Qin Ruoshui cook.
"Then eat more later~" Qin Ruoshui smiled as she scooped up some asparagus and added some soy sauce and wasabi.
"When have I ever not eaten enough? I've gained a lot of weight following you around," Qi Yi'an complained.
Why add wasabi to asparagus?
"That's how my mom makes it, and I think it tastes pretty good."
"Okay, can you set the table for me?"
If only life could continue like this, peaceful and comfortable... Over the past few months, getting to know and spend time with the child, sometimes it already feels like an old married couple. After dinner, she wants Qi Yi'an to hold her hand and take a walk, go to the supermarket together to buy her milk, cook for her, and prepare two spoons when eating watermelon.
But in the end, will they still have to leave?
"Little friend, what arrangements do you have at school and with your parents?" Qin Ruoshui picked up a large shrimp for her.
Qi Yi'an thought about it. Her parents had hoped she would return with Zou Yibei during the evacuation. However, she had always been disobedient and had come with this woman anyway. The semester at her school in Country E had already ended, and she didn't know when the semester in Beijing would start, which would mean graduation soon. She needed to get back before graduation.
"What's wrong?"
"Are you a senior this year, about to graduate?"
"Normally, I would graduate in July, but it's uncertain now because of the pandemic."
What are your plans after graduation?
"I want to study for a master's degree abroad," Qi Yi'an said, taking a bite of wasabi asparagus. "It's so delicious!"
"Haha, then eat more." Qin Ruoshui smiled and took a sip of red wine.
"...Where should I study abroad?"
"Um... It's not confirmed yet... I'm planning to apply to several countries, including N and A, and I'm also very interested in H and I."
"...Don't you want to come back to Country E? C University and O University here are both very good."
Qi Yi'an lowered his eyes and slowly drank his soup, sensing a hint of anticipation in Qin Ruoshui's voice.
She genuinely disliked Country E and utterly loathed City L, from its notorious reputation for crime to its exorbitant prices. The only thing she missed was…
"It's possible. I'll apply and give it a try." Qi Yi'an looked up and smiled, "It's so delicious!"
Qin Ruoshui smiled and served her another bowl, "That's good. Then drink more."
“However… the study abroad and work policies in Country E are very unfriendly. If I want to work abroad in the future, other countries might be more friendly…” Qi Yi’an continued eating with his head down.
"..." Qin Ruoshui drank some wine and remained silent for a while.
Pupu tugged at Qin Ruoshui's pants, wanting to eat something.
"But you're there...and I'm here too..."
The sound faded, becoming almost inaudible. But Qi Yi'an felt as if she'd heard a thunderclap; she looked up at Qin Ruoshui in disbelief. Was she… serious?
Is she a serious person?
Qin Ruoshui avoided her gaze, turned her head away somewhat flustered, and hurriedly explained.
"Of course, that depends on how things turn out in the future... it's all in the future."
"I'll go feed Pupu." She got up and went to the yard to feed Pupu.
People always have to leave, sooner or later.
She's too young, too immature, and ultimately not someone who can last. So what is she trying to hold onto...? She herself has never been someone who can last.
…
Having anticipated that she might be stuck here due to the pandemic, Qi Yi'an had already packed all her belongings from her dormitory in Country E before coming to the J Islands. Since she was only on exchange for a few months, she didn't have much luggage to begin with, and could easily return home with just her bag.
"How long will we stay here?" Qi Yi'an, as usual, held Qin Ruoshui's hand as they strolled along the seaside path, their fingers intertwined, gently stroking the back of her hand with his thumb. Then, with a splash, they rushed to the sand ahead and dug a hole.
As the sun sets over the sea, its orange-yellow hue paints the sky above the sea red, gradually transitioning to a deep blue above the island, with reddish clouds casting shadows. A group of children are sailing on the beach, laughing and jumping, as if celebrating the long years of their childhood. The orange-yellow of the setting sun slowly deepens into red, sinking into the sea at a visible speed, while a few seabirds return to their nests.
Both she and Qin Ruoshui were somewhat silent tonight.
"How about we eat mangoes when we get back?" Qin Ruoshui didn't answer her, but instead suggested, "The chilled kind!"
"That's great!"
She's just a child; feeding her something delicious makes her happy immediately. So adorable. Qin Ruoshui put her arm around Qi Yi'an's shoulder and gave her a deep kiss on her little head through her hair.
Qi Yi'an narrowed his eyes peacefully and rested his head comfortably on Qin Ruoshui's shoulder.
"I'm going to find Pupu to play?" She straightened up, took a few steps forward, and then looked back at Qin Ruoshui.
"Go ahead," Qin Ruoshui said with a smile, waving her hand.
Qi Yi'an turned to leave, but then suddenly turned back and said, "Master, I know you don't have much of a temper, so I'll give you a way to stay still."
Huh? Qin Ruoshui was completely bewildered when Qi Yi'an reached out and pressed her down with both hands. Using her as the center, he then drew a circle on the sand around her with his leg, and said to her with a mystical expression, "Sister, just stay in this circle and don't move. There are demons outside!"
"This circle I drew is stronger than a copper wall or an iron fortress. Demons and monsters dare not approach. But you are not allowed to step outside the circle. You must sit firmly in the middle to ensure your safety; but if you step outside the circle, you will surely suffer a terrible fate. Please, please! I urge you, I urge you!" Only then did she run towards Pupu with peace of mind.
Qin Ruoshui stared blankly for a few seconds, full of suspicion, before realizing, "So this kid has suddenly become Sun Wukong? What kind of ancient meme is this? Hahaha, what the heck?" She couldn't help but chuckle as she looked at the retreating figure.