Heart Stealer

Qiu Xue gently covered her daughter with a soft quilt, then slowly stood up.

She stood quietly beside the bed, unwilling to take her eyes off her daughter's sweet sleeping face.

The moonlight shone through the window onto the daughter, covering her with a layer of light silver gauze, making her look even more holy and beautiful.

Qiu Xue couldn't help but reach out her hand and gently stroke her daughter's delicate cheek. The delicate and smooth touch was like silk, flowing from her fingertips to the bottom of her heart.

Qiu Xue carefully arranged the bedding around her daughter, fearing that any wrinkles or gaps would make her daughter sleep uncomfortably.

After confirming that everything was in order, she turned back every few steps and left the room with a nostalgic look in her heart.

When she reached the door, Qiu Xue did not forget to take another look at her daughter, and then gently closed the door, fearing that any noise would disturb her daughter's sweet dream.

Qiu Xue took a deep breath, adjusted her mood, and walked towards Xiao Tuobang's study.

Every step she took seemed heavy, as if carrying endless thoughts and worries.

Finally, she reached the door of the study.

Qiu Xue stopped and held her hands in the air, not daring to put them down.

She bit her lip and encouraged herself secretly: "Don't be afraid, it's just a simple communication."

She mustered up the courage to put her hand on the door and knocked gently.

"Come in."

Xiao Tuobang's deep and magnetic voice came from the room.

Hearing this voice, Qiu Xue's heartbeat involuntarily quickened a few beats.

She calmed herself down and slowly opened the door of the study.

I saw Xiao Tuobang sitting at the desk, flipping through the documents in his hands with a focused expression.

He frowned slightly, as if he was thinking about something important.

For some reason, Qiu Xue felt that the study was particularly quiet today. She could even clearly hear her own breathing and footsteps.

She slowly raised her feet and walked towards the familiar desk with difficulty step by step.

Qiu Xue stopped in front of the desk.

She raised her head, looked at Xiao Tuobang, and said softly, "Mr. Xiao, I want to discuss the division of housework with you."

Xiao Tuobang put down the documents in his hand, slowly raised his head, and looked at Qiu Xue with sharp eyes.

There was a barely perceptible surprise in his eyes. He obviously had not expected Qiu Xue to come to him and discuss this matter.

Silence was like a thick curtain, shrouding the two of them, and time seemed to freeze at this moment.

After a while, Xiao Tuobang finally broke the silence.

"Do you have any idea?"

His voice was icy cold, without a trace of warmth, like the chilly winter wind, making people shudder.

Qiu Xue bent her body slightly, and her slightly restrained fingers trembled slightly, as if expressing her inner tension and anxiety.

"Mr. Xiao, since Sister Zhen is not here, someone has to do the housework. However, I also have to take care of my daughter, so I may not be able to take on all the housework."

Qiu Xue's voice revealed a hint of helplessness and earnestness. She suggested in a negotiating tone,

"How about...how about we hire a nanny? Let her come and help us share some of the housework. That way I can have more time to take care of our daughter."

After saying these words, Qiu Xue stood there quietly, staring intently at Xiao Tuobang in front of her, waiting for his response.

Xiao Tuobang remained silent. His fingers tapped lightly on the table, making a slight sound, as if he was playing a piece of music that no one could understand.

His eyes are deep and complex, making it difficult to discern the deeper meaning within them.

After a long while, Xiao Tuobang slowly spoke,

"Okay." His voice remained cold, but there seemed to be a subtle hint of compromise in it. "Then let's hire a temporary nanny. However, you also have to participate in housework to an extent. This is your responsibility as a wife and mother."

Qiu Xue breathed a sigh of relief, a relieved smile appeared on her face, and a hint of gratitude appeared in her eyes.

She nodded gently and said, "Thank you for your understanding. Mr. Xiao, I will do my best."

After saying that, Qiu Xue turned and left the study.

Her steps became lighter, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her.

Although Xiao Tuobang and Qiu Xue quickly found nannies, they only worked for a day or two before Xiao Tuobang drove them away with various seemingly reasonable but actually harsh reasons.

The heavy and tedious housework at home once again fell on Qiu Xue's weak shoulders.

Looking at the piles of clothes, the uncleaned furniture and the stained floor, Qiu Xue felt helpless, but could only endure it silently.

At some point, Qiu Xue noticed that Xiao Tuobang's attitude towards her had subtly changed.

At first, she just inadvertently discovered that Xiao Tuobang's eyes would fall on her from time to time, paying attention to her every move.

Later, this concern gradually evolved into actual action - Xiao Tuobang actually took the initiative to help share some housework!

Whenever I see Xiao Tuobang rolling up his sleeves and carefully cleaning the room or hanging out clothes.

Qiu Xue's heart, which had been gradually cooling down, couldn't help but ripple a little, and she was secretly delighted.

Could it be that Xiao Tuobang, who has always been indifferent to family affairs, has finally started to care about this family?

One afternoon, Qiu Xue was busy in the kitchen when Xiao Tuobang walked in.

His eyes were gentle and focused, quietly watching Qiu Xue's every move.

Qiu Xue's hair fell a little messily on both sides of her cheeks. Her cheeks were slightly red because of being busy, and fine beads of sweat oozed out of her forehead.

Xiao Tuobang walked gently to her side, reached out and picked up the apron beside him and tied it on.

He took the kitchen knife from Qiu Xue's hand and danced with it nimbly.

The kitchen knife made crisp sounds on the chopping board, and each cut was just right.

After a while, Xiao Tuobang finished cutting the vegetables.

Qiu Xue looked at him in surprise.

"Thank you, Mr. Xiao."

Her voice trembled slightly, with a subtle touch of emotion.

A warm feeling surged in Qiu Xue's heart. This once cold man had now become so considerate.

Xiao Tuobang smiled and said,

"Don't be so polite, this is what I should do."

His voice is deep and magnetic, making people feel extremely comfortable.

The two of them cooked together, Qiu Xue concentrating on cooking.

Xiao Tuobang helped Qiuxue pass things from time to time.

Their movements were coordinated and natural, as if this was a way of life they had long been accustomed to.

The kitchen was filled with a warm atmosphere and the aroma of food wafted into the air.

Qiu Xue couldn't help but smile with satisfaction. This feeling was really wonderful.

While eating, Xiao Tuobang picked up a piece of the dish fried by Qiu Xue and put it into his mouth, savoring it carefully.

"It tastes good." He rarely praised.

Qiu Xue felt very happy. She lowered her head to eat with a happy smile on her face.

After dinner, Qiu Xue was washing dishes in the kitchen when Xiao Tuobang suddenly walked in.

Qiu Xue raised her head and met his gaze. They were both silent for a moment.

Xiao Tuobang walked to Qiuxue and gently put his arms around her slender waist.

Qiu Xue was startled and almost dropped the bowl in her hand.

"I'm sorry..." Xiao Tuobang said softly, "I deliberately ignored you these days because I didn't know how to face the relationship between us. I always thought I hated you, but in fact I just couldn't accept the fact that you left me. Now, I think clearly, I love you, Qiuxue."

After hearing this, Qiu Xue burst into tears. She turned around and hugged Xiao Tuobang tightly.

"I love you too, Tobang."

At this moment, Qiu Xue truly felt the change in Xiao Tuobang.

The relationship between the two is gradually improving, and the family is becoming warmer and warmer.