She's waiting for me there.

Chen Yun stretched out his hand and pinched Qingxue's delicate face, saying gently but with a hint of dominance: "Do you really think you can hide it? From now on, let me handle this kind of thing. If you dare not tell me again, you will see how I will deal with you."

"Hubby, you're the best." Qingxue jumped up and hugged his neck, her tender lips moistening as she kissed him directly.

After a moment, Qingxue asked doubtfully, "How did you know?"

"Did you think I wouldn't be able to hear you if you hid in the bathroom and called? Have you ever thought about the consequences of taking Qing Ning back alone?"

"It won't be a big deal, after all, they are my parents." Qingxue defended in a low voice.

"Huh! Are you sure?" Chen Yun sneered: "If I'm not mistaken, this trip back home won't be as simple as a coming-of-age ceremony."

"Ah? Husband, that can't be right. Although Qing Ning is almost 18 years old, she is still in high school. My parents won't be so heartless."

Chen Yun shook his head and smiled bitterly. This wife was good in every way except that she thought human nature was too naive.

These days, the mother-in-law, who hadn't contacted Qingxue for several years, often called her. Her originally harsh attitude turned into concern, and she kept asking about the sisters' recent situation.

Qingxue was a silly girl with no thoughts. She told them everything except the money Chen Hanlin gave them. Of course, she only reported good news and not bad news. When it came to Chen Yun, she kept praising him.

Although Qingxue deliberately avoided Chen Yun, he still heard it and understood the meaning of his mother-in-law's call.

Originally, the matter was very simple. There was a custom in their village that girls would have a coming-of-age ceremony when they turned 18, which was actually ancestor worship, engagement and so on.

As time passed, this custom had been forgotten. Now that his mother-in-law had brought up this matter, Chen Yun became suspicious, feeling that it wouldn't be that simple.

Chen Yun didn't have any good feelings towards Qingxue's family. One could guess from Qingning's personality that the word "family" was unfamiliar to her.

Qingxue said that her parents had arranged a marriage for Qingning a long time ago in order to get some dowry. Because of this, Qingxue fell out with her family and secretly took her sister out.

I haven't been in touch for several years, but now I'm concerned about these two sisters for no reason. Every time I call them, they cry and start complaining, saying how difficult it is to raise them all these years.

After hearing these words, Chen Yun didn't believe a word of it, but Qingxue believed them and her eyes were red from crying every time after the call.

Just last night, when Chen Yun was about to fall asleep, he heard voices in the bathroom. Only then did he realize that Qingxue had agreed to let her mother-in-law take her sister back to attend the coming-of-age ceremony.

How could he feel at ease letting the two sisters go back? Moreover, for the sake of his own plans, he also had to go back to his hometown, so it was just right to do two things at the same time.

In fact, according to Qingxue's idea, she didn't want to tell Chen Yun about this matter, so she took her sister home alone. If everything went well, she would probably be back in one day.

The relationship between the two was getting better, and she didn't want to annoy Chen Yun because of such trivial matters.

When Qingxue heard Chen Yun's phone call just now, she understood even though she was stupid that her husband was making arrangements for her and her sister to return to their hometown. However, she still didn't quite believe that her parents would do anything out of line.

Chen Yun looked at this silly girl who still didn't quite believe it, and patted her head dotingly: "Anyway, I'll go back with you in a few days, just as if we were going to visit my parents-in-law. If nothing goes wrong, that's best. If there is anything, I'll handle it. Is that okay?"

"Well, of course I'm happy to have you accompany me back. Now I don't want to be separated from you for even a second." Qingxue hugged his arm and shook it coquettishly, her eyes becoming brighter and brighter.

"Should we go back and ask Qing Ning for her opinion? She's grown into a grown-up girl now, and she probably has her own ideas."

"Then I'll go back and ask her." Qingxue nodded, then raised the corner of her mouth slightly: "Husband, if you really do what I said, what should I do if my parents want Qing Ning to marry someone off?"

"It depends on Qing Ning's opinion. If she has feelings for that distant cousin and really wants to get engaged, that's fine. But I suggest she finish her studies first. The world out there is big, and we should let her go out and see it."

"Oh? Husband, do you really think so? Are you really willing to let my sister get married? Why do I remember that some people are thinking about my sister?" Qingxue asked cunningly with a smile in her eyes, which narrowed into a line.

"Ahem! Um...what?" Chen Yun's face suddenly turned the color of liver: "Those words before were just jokes. How could I miss my sister-in-law? In my eyes, she is just a child."

"Oh~~" Qingxue's voice stretched out, her eyes full of amusement.

But seeing Chen Yun's anxious forehead sweating and his helpless look, he couldn't bear to tease him anymore: "Okay, no need to explain. I know you only have me in your heart now. I can feel it."

Qingxue reached out and hugged him, resting her head on his chest, closing her eyes slightly and listening to her rapid heartbeat, feeling very safe.

There was a brief silence in the air, filled with a slightly sweet smell.

Smelling the jasmine scent emanating from her beautiful hair, Chen Yun's mood gradually calmed down. He helplessly looked at Qingxue who had turned into a queen again. It seemed that this wife had found her weakness and had been playing tricks on him from time to time these two days.

But this is good. Although a wife who obeys his orders is good, he wants to see a Qingxue who is flesh and blood and has thoughts.

The two walked along the roadside for a long time. From time to time, Qingxue would let out a silver bell-like laugh and shyly greet Chen Yun.

This kind of time is very precious to her, so precious that it has not appeared in her life for more than 30 years, so Qingxue cherishes it especially. Until late at night, Qingxue had no intention of going home, and Chen Yun did not complain of being tired, and stayed with her all the time.

......

When the two of them returned home, Chen Hanlin had not returned yet and was just dozing off on the sofa.

Chen Yun shook his head helplessly. This old man was really worried about him. It was so late and he was still waiting here.

Hearing the sound of two people entering the room, Chen Hanlin opened his eyes and looked around for a while. Seeing that their relationship was still the same as before, he felt relieved.

"Old man, I'll take you home." Chen Yun saw that his father had something to say, so he helped him up and walked towards the other side.

Sitting on the sofa, he took out the old man’s collection of tea and brewed a pot directly.

"What do you want to say?" He took a sip of tea and nodded continuously: "Well, this is delicious. I'll take it."

"Why are you acting like a bandit?" the old man said unhappily, then asked seriously, "How is it?"

"Don't worry about me. That woman fell into a trap. We just went through the motions there. Qingxue and I left before we even had dinner."

"Haven't you eaten? Then why did you come back so late?" the old man asked in confusion.

Chen Yun glanced at her and said, "Tsk! We can't just spend time together as a couple. The tea leaves are gone."

"No, you can take the tea leaves, but leave my pot with me so I can drink some too, you little brat."

Chen Yun turned around and left without any hesitation, completely ignoring the old man's shouts.

As soon as he entered the door, he heard Qingning's heart-wrenching scream, which scared Chen Yun so much that he almost threw the teapot.

The two sisters were standing in the living room with very ugly expressions. Qingning had tears on her face. She looked at Qingxue with no intention of giving in.

Chen Yun looked at this scene in surprise. Qing Ning had always been respectful and sensible to this sister, and they had never quarreled. What happened today?