One and Only: Doting CEO's Infinite Love

Chapter 615 - 613: Into the Arms

No matter what, Qiao Yu was an unmarried girl, suddenly being talked about by elders like this would certainly feel embarrassing—But Qiao Yu’s embarrassment had a lot of acting involved.

Duanmu Qing seemed to be much better after seeing Qiao Yu. When she saw her blushing, she chuckled and said, "What are you shy about, child! If it weren’t for that troublemaker Song Song, you and Xiao Jinghuai would already have children by now, maybe even walking."

"..." Qiao Yu’s expression was a bit awkward. She sneaked a glance at the man beside her, seeing he had no intention of rebutting, she became more daring, "As long as Auntie can recover, I’ll... I’ll listen to Auntie."

She absolutely could not let this opportunity slip away, once missed, even the heavens might not help her again.

Duanmu Qing was so excited she almost cried. She smiled and said, "Yu’er, help me up first, hurry..."

"Okay." Qiao Yu leaned down.

After Duanmu Qing sat up, she took off the jade bracelet she was wearing, "Yu’er, this should have been yours long ago. Now you can have it; it’s passed down through the Xiao Family generations, only daughters-in-law recognized by the Xiao Family have the right to wear it."

The meaning of this was all too clear. Four years ago, Song Song indeed married Xiao Jinghuai, but she was never acknowledged by the old lady.

Otherwise, this bracelet would have been on her hand long ago.

Thinking of this, Qiao Yu couldn’t help feeling happy in her heart.

It turned out, all along, that woman never truly won against her.

Even though she desperately wanted the bracelet, she had to put on a difficult expression. Fortunately, after four years in the entertainment industry, she was adept at acting and it was no difficulty for her.

"...Auntie, this isn’t appropriate," Qiao Yu frowned and declined, "You should keep it for now. What’s most important now is your health. Let’s talk about it when you get better, okay?"

"Yu’er, my illness can’t be cured, it’ll only get worse. While I’m still clear-headed, you should take it. It’s one of Auntie’s wishes—"

Qiao Yu showed a troubled face, "This..."

She looked toward the man beside her, "Brother Jinghuai, can I really take it?"

"Since Mother is giving it to you, just take it!"

He had no feudal thoughts; to him, it was just a bracelet. His wife, Xiao Jinghuai’s wife, was never decided by a bracelet—

Qiao Yu was overjoyed, but she didn’t show it, maintaining an embarrassed expression, "Then I’ll take it for now. If there’s a suitable person later, you can ask me for it, and it’s the same. I’ll take good care of it."

"Yu’er, don’t talk nonsense, you’re the most suitable person." Duanmu Qing chuckled until her eyes curved.

She didn’t believe she couldn’t defeat a man—

"Brother Jinghuai, if you have anything to attend to, you can go ahead. I’m here to take care of things," Qiao Yu seemed very considerate.

"Okay—"

Qiao Yu was stunned; she expected him to have a few polite exchanges but didn’t expect him to agree so quickly.

Perhaps he also wanted... to develop their relationship anew?

So he’s not planning to treat her as an outsider anymore; it must be like this.

——

Song Song locked herself in her room after returning. She pulled out her phone to contact the third master she hadn’t spoken to for a long time. The other two masters were eccentrics, considering phones a burden they didn’t wish to use.

Compared to those two, the third master, though often residing in Taohuawu, had a vibe similar to people from outside.

Actually, Song Song always suspected the third master, besides being a top hacker, was a net addict who liked wandering online.

Whenever she sought him out, he would reply immediately, just like now.

"What’s wrong, Little Zhaozhao?"

Song Song: "Third master, I hit red lights again with Xiao Jinghuai."

Lan Yuzhe: "What happened? Did he recognize you?"

Song Song: "Yes, he recognized me long ago, but that’s not important now. His mother... has returned."

Lan Yuzhe: "Age-old problem, mother-in-law issues?"

Song Song: "Yeah! His mother really doesn’t like me, and I... didn’t know that was his mother. If I knew... well if I knew, it would be like this now too. What should I do?"

Lan Yuzhe: "This matter depends on Xiao Jinghuai, right? You’re spending your life with him, not his mother. As long as he likes you and wants to be with you, that’s all that matters."

Song Song: "...Third master, sometimes I really feel like you’re my girlfriend, not my master. If only you were female!"

Lan Yuzhe: "Why can’t a male be a close friend? Aren’t there also blue confidantes?"

Song Song thought it made sense, "Hahaha, right, the third master is my blue confidante. Now what should I do?"

Lan Yuzhe: "It’s actually quite simple! If you really like Xiao Jinghuai, just move forward with him. Many couples have a strained mother-in-law relationship, and they got through it, so why can’t you? Little Zhaozhao, don’t be afraid of his mother because she doesn’t like you. Not facing her will only make things increasingly worse."

Song Song: "I understand your reasoning, but I’m a man now, how do I approach her?"

Lan Yuzhe: "Oh, I forgot about that aspect. Didn’t the old monster tell you when you can unveil yourself?"

Song Song: "Yes, he said when I go back, but I can’t return yet. My great grandfather is scarier than a ghost. Who knows what he’s plotting?"

Lan Yuzhe: "Then listen to me, go all out, you’re the future Empress, why be afraid? Show your spirit!!!!!"

...

Song Song never felt she could become Empress. Her growth in four years was fast, but not enough to warrant such a title.

"Oh, I’ll try! Thank you, third master. You are my guiding light—"

Just after finishing the chat with Lan Yuzhe, there was urgent knocking at the door.

Song Song had a guess about who it was and tiptoed over. She dared not open the door fully, only revealing a crack; unsurprisingly, the man stood there dressed formally, face stern.

"Open the door." Xiao Jinghuai’s voice was loud, as if it would shatter the door.

"What for?" Song Song felt a bit weak.

He seemed angry now but what’s the reason?

Xiao Jinghuai had no patience for her evasion and forcefully pushed the door open, dragged her hand, and led her to the bed, "Let’s have a good talk."

"Hey! We can talk, but can we not talk on the bed?"

The man looked displeased, "You only have a bed for seating; if not there, where else?"

Song Song thought for a moment, it seemed unlikely they’d talk in the bathroom; one sitting on the toilet, the other crouching?

The thought of that scene was quite amusing—

"Still laughing now!"

Xiao Jinghuai suddenly held her face and turned it directly, "Listen to me, if you dare run again this time, believe me, I’ll break your leg and bind you with iron chains."

At this moment, Song Song felt his tension, a very intense emotion, and suddenly she too had courage.

She plunged into his embrace, hugging his waist and swaying continuously, "I won’t run, I definitely won’t run this time."