After the real daughter was reborn, the girl who traveled through the book was cannon fodder

When the two walked out of the cinema, the afterglow of the setting sun had dyed the sky orange-red, covering the entire city with a warm and hazy veil.

It was the holiday season, and the world outside was bustling with people in restaurants and a constant stream of customers in shopping malls. Faced with the hustle and bustle of people, they were a little confused for a moment and didn't know which restaurant to choose for dinner.

After thinking for a moment, Qu Qingzhu tilted his head slightly and looked at Qin Yunie with a hint of expectation and tenderness in his eyes. He suggested softly, "How about we go home? I'll cook for you."

Qin Yunie looked at the bustling neighborhood and nodded without hesitation.

The two of them then walked into the mall hand in hand and carefully selected fresh ingredients in the fresh produce section. By this time, their relationship had already become close, and they were getting along naturally and casually. Qin Yunie was no longer as reserved as she had been at the beginning, and without hesitation, she directly ordered the dishes she liked and asked Qu Qingzhu to cook them for her.

Qu Qingzhu and Qin Yunie's love time was mostly when Qin Yunie was on vacation. Only then could they spend more time together and fully enjoy the sweetness and warmth of their own world.

However, good times are always short-lived, and soon, Qin Yunie had to set off to film outside.

This itinerary was determined several months ago and is difficult to change, just like a set track.

Just like that, the two people who had just been immersed in love had to start a long-distance relationship.

Fortunately, they were not separated by a foreign country, and modern, convenient communications meant their connection wasn't greatly hindered. Although they couldn't see each other all the time, their hearts remained firmly connected. Meeting their parents, originally on their agenda, had been temporarily put aside due to their busy schedules and the distance between them.

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Time flies by like quicksand on your fingertips. In the blink of an eye, the seasons change, and the warmth of summer is replaced by the coolness of winter. As the year draws to a close, Qu Qingdai and Su Jingmo also return from their romantic and long honeymoon, full of happiness and sweetness.

At the same time, Huo Jianqiu's figure also changed significantly. Her belly was bulging, nurturing a new life, like a little sun full of hope.

In the near future, a lovely little life will be born among this group of close friends, adding new color and joy to their lives and opening a new chapter in their lives.

Time flies, and the Lunar New Year is approaching in the blink of an eye. The streets and alleys are decorated with lights and the air is filled with a festive atmosphere, but Qu Qingzhu is still busy with the affairs of the bar.

At the end of the year, everyone is busy with their lives, and the bar staff are no exception, so he is often the only one staying in the bar.

He would either stand quietly behind the bar, skillfully and elegantly mixing cup after cup of colorful and fragrant cocktails, with such a focused look that it seemed as if the troubles of the world had nothing to do with him; or he would sit in the office, facing the dense data on the computer screen, carefully reviewing the year-end report, his brows sometimes furrowed, sometimes relaxed, as he earnestly summarized the business performance of the past year.

In his spare time, he would stroll over to his sister's studio to see what was going on there.

Today, Qu Qingdai's studio has grown quite mature thanks to her careful management and hard work. With Gu Senyu and Qin Yunie's tireless promotion, orders are pouring in, becoming innumerable.

Whenever the studio is overwhelmed, Qu Qingzhu always lends a hand.

Although he cannot directly participate in the production of the work, he will take the initiative to help purchase the necessary materials. With his keen vision and rich experience, he selects various high-quality and low-cost materials, contributing his own strength to the efficient operation of the studio.

On this day, Qu Qingzhu finished all his work in an orderly manner as usual, and then had a simple dinner alone.

After dinner, he felt a little bored, so he decided to go out for a walk. He strolled slowly along the river, admiring the beautiful scenery of the bright lights on both sides of the river and the sparkling river surface, feeling the tranquility and peace at the end of the year and the beginning of the next year.

When he finished his walk and returned home, it was already late at night and the clock quietly pointed to a little after nine o'clock in the evening.

Although the winter night in Beijing wasn't yet extremely cold, the biting wind still carried a chill that seemed to penetrate one's clothes and reach the bone marrow, causing one to shiver uncontrollably. The wind blew, and the trees lining the road swayed in the dim light, their shadows dancing in a chaotic, erratic pattern, like a group of ghosts dancing in the darkness.

Qu Qingzhu had just reached her doorstep when she looked up and saw a figure huddled in the doorway, a suitcase beside her. The dim light from overhead, however, due to the angle, didn't clearly illuminate her, only a vague outline.

However, in the next second, the figure seemed to have noticed something. It suddenly stood up and jumped vigorously, accompanied by a crisp and cheerful shout: "Qu Qingzhu——"

It turned out to be Qin Yunie.

She had just finished filming and rushed over without stopping. She was only wearing a slightly thin windbreaker and was shivering in the cold wind.

At this moment, she was like a tired bird returning to its nest, running towards Qu Qingzhu regardless of everything, bringing a cool breeze and throwing herself straight into his arms.

The impact caused Qu Qingzhu's body to sway slightly. Fortunately, he stabilized his steps in time, otherwise, he would have been knocked back two steps by her momentum.

A hint of surprise and joy flashed in Qu Qingzhu's eyes. He was obviously stunned for a moment, and the originally calm lake in his heart instantly rippled.

He knew that Qin Yunie would be finishing filming soon and the two would be able to meet soon, but he never expected that she would appear in front of him so suddenly and so quickly.

But at this moment, the warm and familiar touch in his arms, as well as the familiar breath, were telling him that all this was not a dream, and the person in his arms was real, Qin Yunie, whom he had been thinking about all the time.

Qu Qingzhu gently hugged her, resting his chin on the top of her head. With a hint of confusion and concern in his voice, he asked softly, "Why did you come here? Why didn't you tell me?"

Qin Yunie buried her head deeply in his arms, like a spoiled kitten, arched her back vigorously, and said with a hint of resentment in her tone: "Don't you want me to come over? You told me before that it's not cold here, but I'm almost frozen to death."

"Why didn't you call me in advance?" Qu Qingzhu frowned slightly, his eyes full of pity and confusion, and asked in a slightly hoarse but gentle voice.

"I just wanted to give you a surprise." Qin Yunie's cheeks were flushed by the cold wind, like a ripe apple. She pouted slightly and said in a coquettish tone, "You don't know how long I've been waiting for you here. It's so cold today. I feel like I'm about to be frozen into an ice cube."

"Come into the house first, it's too cold outside." Qu Qingzhu felt distressed when he saw her shivering. He immediately hugged Qin Yunie tightly in his arms, trying to use his body temperature to dispel the cold for her, and then quickly walked into the house.

As soon as he entered the house, Qu Qingzhu quickly turned on the heater, and soon the room was warm. He hurried to the bedroom and took out a soft blanket. He quickly walked back to the living room and gently draped it over Qin Yunie, carefully tucking the edges of the blanket in. Then, he quickly walked into the kitchen, skillfully boiled a pot of water, took out the tea leaves, and made a cup of steaming hot tea for Qin Yunie.

After doing all this, he returned to Qin Yunie's side, hugged her in his arms again, rested his chin gently on the top of her head, and asked softly: "Why don't you wait for me at home? Or just enter the password to enter the house. It's not like you don't know the password to my house."

"I was thinking of squatting at the door for a while to give you a surprise. I thought you would be back soon." Qin Yunie's voice was filled with a hint of grievance. She lowered her head slightly, like a child who had done something wrong, and whispered, "Who knew you would come back so late? My feet are numb from squatting so much, and I don't want to move..."

"You, you are such a little fool. How can I say hello to you?" Qu Qingzhu sighed helplessly, but there was no blame in his tone, only full of doting.

"Don't talk about me!" Qin Yunie looked up like a kitten whose tail had been stepped on. He immediately looked at Qu Qingzhu with sparkling eyes and said with a bit of stubbornness and pride, "I just wanted to see you as soon as possible. I worked so hard to rush and finish all the scenes!"

"Yes, it's my fault. I shouldn't have made you wait so long." Qu Qingzhu lowered his head and gazed deeply at Qin Yunie, his eyes filled with affection. His voice was low and magnetic, and he opened his lips slightly and whispered, "Yunie..."

"Hmm?" Qin Yunie blinked, his eyes full of confusion and expectation.

Qu Qingzhu didn't say anything more, just tilted his head slightly and slowly approached Qin Yunie. His eyes were filled with a hint of passion and determination, and the next second, he kissed Qin Yunie's lips heavily.

This kiss carries his deep longing and attachment to her, as if he wants to pour all the separation and concern during this period into this affectionate kiss.

Many years later, whenever Qin Yunie recalled the kiss that night, her heart couldn't help but tremble slightly, and a heat instantly surged to her cheeks, making her involuntarily want to raise her hands to cover her hot face.

Perhaps it was the chill of the winter night in Beijing, the wind slicing across her cheeks like ice knives, that made Qu Qingzhu's sudden kiss seem especially warm. His lips were soft yet blazing, carrying an unusual warmth and eagerness, as if pouring all the longing and concern he had felt during that time into them. Or perhaps it was because they hadn't seen each other for so long, fulfilling the saying "a short absence is better than a new marriage," that this kiss was imbued with a unique passion, a stark contrast to his usual calm and reserved image, yet it also made Qin Yunie's heart flutter even more.

After the kiss, Qin Yunie felt her legs go weak, and all the strength in her body seemed to be drained away in an instant. She could only lean weakly on Qu Qingzhu, seeking support and comfort.

Qu Qingzhu held her tightly in his arms, as if he wanted to merge her into his body and let her feel his warmth and strength.

He lowered his head slightly and placed a few gentle kisses on Qin Yunie's smooth forehead. His voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of concern and worry, and he asked softly: "Are you still feeling cold?"

Qin Yunie's cheeks burned like they were on fire, and even her ears were red as if they were about to bleed. She felt a burning sensation all over her body, a heat that spread from her heart to her entire body, as if a fire was burning inside her. How could she feel any trace of cold?

"Hmm!" Qin Yunie didn't answer, but just hummed.

"Have you had dinner?" Qu Qingzhu also cared about her answer. He let go of her slightly, put his hands on her shoulders, and stared deeply into her eyes, his eyes full of care and tenderness.

"Not yet," Qin Yunie raised her head slightly and looked at him, with a glint of anticipation and joy in her eyes. "I came here directly after getting off the plane. I just want to see you as soon as possible."

"Okay, I'll make it for you right away." Qu Qingzhu's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a doting smile, that smile was like the warm spring sun, warm and bright.

"Yeah!" Qin Yunie nodded vigorously, his eyes full of happiness and satisfaction.

Qu Qingzhu turned and walked towards the kitchen to prepare cooking, while Qin Yunie slowly sat down on the sofa. She gently patted her flushed cheeks, trying to calm her rapid heartbeat and relax.

After sitting for a while, her eyes inadvertently fell on the suitcase quietly placed beside her. A smart light suddenly flashed in her eyes, and her eyeballs rolled around, as if a wonderful idea quietly sprouted in her mind.

She stood up, walked over with a brisk pace, picked up her suitcase, and headed straight for Qu Qingzhu's bedroom. After entering the bedroom, she walked into the dressing room with familiarity. As soon as she pushed open the door, she saw that it was filled with a variety of men's clothes, which showed the owner's dressing style and lifestyle.

Qin Yunie stood there, quietly watching everything in front of him. His gaze lingered on the clothes for a long time, as if he was thinking about something.

Then, with gentle but efficient movements, she carefully cleared out a suitable space, then gently opened her suitcase, took out the clothes one by one, and placed them in an orderly manner in the place she had just cleared.

In the blink of an eye, the dressing room that was originally filled with men's clothes has become colorful, interspersed with colorful and diverse women's clothes, as if injecting fresh vitality into the originally monotonous space, and the entire dressing room has added a different kind of warmth and romance.

Qin Yunie looked at the brand new dressing room in front of her with a satisfied smile on her face. She nodded slightly, and had already made up her mind that when she had time, she would move all the clothes from her neighbor's house over and completely "occupy" this dressing room, making it a warm little world belonging to the two of them.

After Qu Qingzhu meticulously prepared dinner, he walked out of the kitchen and subconsciously glanced around the living room, but didn't see Qin Yunie. He couldn't help but feel a little puzzled. Then, he noticed that the suitcase he had placed beside him was also missing. He was startled at first, thinking she might have gone back to the next door to put something away. But then, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a faint light coming from the bedroom. With a thought in his mind, he quickly walked towards the bedroom.

When he reached the bedroom door, Qu Qingzhu didn't see anyone in the bedroom, and the dressing room door was open. He walked over and just as he reached the dressing room door, he saw Qin Yunie standing in front of the wardrobe, slightly tilting his head, staring into the wardrobe, looking thoughtful, as if he was lost in his own little world.

Qu Qingzhu followed her gaze and saw that the wardrobe, once filled with men's clothes, was now filled to the brim with a variety of colorful women's clothes. He was stunned for a moment, then the corners of his mouth curled up, his eyes full of smiles.

He walked lightly and slowly behind Qin Yunie. He stretched out his arms and gently embraced her. He rested his chin on her shoulder and leaned close to her ear. With a hint of teasing, he asked softly, "Why did you put all the clothes here? Is Queen Qin planning to move in?"

"What? Is it not possible?" Qin Yunie turned her head slightly and glanced at him. There was a bit of playfulness and coquettishness in her eyes, as if saying "Just try to say no."

"Of course, it's my honor!" Qu Qingzhu said hurriedly, his voice full of pampering.

"Then I'll find some time to move all the things from next door over here!" Qin Yunie said excitedly, with excitement glittering in his eyes.

"Huh? Everyone move in? Then the room next door will be empty?" Qu Qingzhu frowned slightly.

"Of course it won't be empty, just cancel the lease!" Qin Yunie explained with a smile, a proud look on her face, "I didn't buy the house next door at the beginning, I asked my brother to rent it for me! What do you think, am I very far-sighted?" As she spoke, she raised her head slightly, as if waiting for Qu Qingzhu's praise.

"You, I think you have been planning this for a long time!" Qu Qingzhu couldn't help laughing and joked.

"Hey, hey, hey, you see through it but don't say it out loud!" Qin Yunie pretended to be angry, reached out and gently patted Qu Qingzhu's arm, and said with a pout.

"Okay, okay, I won't say it. Let's go and eat first. The food is getting cold." Qu Qingzhu smiled, let go of the hands that were around her, took her hand and said.

"Okay." Qin Yunie nodded obediently and let him lead her to the restaurant. Their figures were stretched out under the light, full of warmth and sweetness.