If we swapped lives, I'd be the CEO and you'd take care of the kids.

The couple exchanged a glance in the darkness, as if conveying a silent understanding and tension through their eyes.

Immediately afterwards, they all slowly squatted down, their movements so light they made almost no sound.

Then, like two startled rabbits, the two carefully lay down on the cold, hard steps.

At this moment, the surrounding air seemed to freeze, and even breathing became extremely faint, as if afraid that the slightest carelessness would break the tranquility.

After that sound, there was a series of footsteps, very softly, which would have been unheard if the two of them hadn't been on the stairs.

The couple, who were lying on the stairs, didn't know who the voice belonged to—Shen Yanqiu or Yueyue?

Based on the distance, it should be Shen Yanqiu! Because the couple was on the stairs not far from his room door.

Zhu Mingchuan gritted his teeth, his resentment towards Shen Yanqiu growing stronger: This kid doesn't look honest at all!

It's one thing to slander me in front of my wife, but to go to my precious daughter's room in the middle of the night! He's got some nerve! I've caught him red-handed this time, I'll teach him a lesson he won't forget!

He made a move to stand up, but was stopped by his mother. She whispered in his ear, "Don't rush, let's see where he goes."

Where else could he go? It's the middle of the night, and he's out alone without even turning on the lights. It's obvious he's guilty! Besides, Yueyue is on the second floor. Where else could he go?

Zhu Mingchuan felt his anger was about to burst, but he still listened to his wife and stayed put. He couldn't help but think: I'll let you off the hook for now, but the moment you knock on Yueyue's door will be the moment you get a beating!

Shen Yanqiu, who was about to go out to find Zhu Tingyue, was also feeling uneasy. The whole house was pitch black, and given Zhu Mingchuan's attitude towards her, she wondered if he might sneak up to observe her in the middle of the night. It was better to be careful.

Sure enough, as soon as she stepped out, she heard a noise on the stairs. It was pitch black all around and she couldn't see anything, so Shen Yanqiu had no choice but to pretend she didn't hear it and walk straight ahead.

He walked straight ahead to Zhu Tingyue's door, without looking to the side, until he reached the other side of the stairs. He then turned and went downstairs!

Hearing footsteps on the stairs, Zhu's mother finally let go of Zhu Mingchuan's sleeve, her palms already sweaty.

"He didn't go!" Zhu's mother was glad that she had stopped Zhu Mingchuan in time.

"Hmph, if he dares to go, I'll break his legs!"

Zhu Mingchuan felt a little regretful. He replied with slight disappointment, "It's such a pity that I can't expose Shen Yanqiu's true colors in front of my wife and daughter!"

"Alright, let's go! Stop fussing!" Zhu's mother was finally completely relieved.

Zhu Mingchuan was reluctant, but faced with the reality, he had no choice but to go back with his wife.

Undeterred, he finally turned around after hearing the door of the room on the second floor open.

Shen Yanqiu, who was about to go upstairs, witnessed the Zhu couple sneaking downstairs. He only stepped onto the stairs after the two returned to their room.

Upon reaching the second floor, he turned and headed towards Zhu Tingyue's room! Without knocking, he pressed the handle, and the door opened!

Did Zhu Tingyue deliberately leave the door open for her? Shen Yanqiu was both puzzled and pleasantly surprised.

He groped his way into the room in the dark, then reached for the bedside, stretching out his hand to look for Zhu Tingyue. She wasn't there! Nor was she there!

The bed is still warm, where did he go?

The bathroom lights weren't on, so where could she have gone?

Unable to find anyone and fearing that Zhu Mingchuan might return, Shen Yanqiu had no choice but to go back first.

Meanwhile, Zhu Tingyue was also looking for someone.

It's not on the bed, it's not in the bathroom, where did it go?

She propped her head up, trying to figure out where Shen Yanqiu had gone, when suddenly a sound came from the doorway. It was her parents coming up again.

Like a nimble cat, she tiptoed swiftly and silently toward the door.

He walked with extreme caution, afraid of making even the slightest sound.

Finally, she reached the door and stood quietly, gently pursing her lips, not daring to let her breath escape.

Just then, a crisp creak was heard, and the tightly closed door was slowly pushed open from the outside.

Zhu Tingyue's heart leaped into her throat, pounding violently as if it would burst from her chest. Each powerful heartbeat resonated clearly in her ears, deafeningly loud.

Immediately afterwards, a steady and rhythmic sound of footsteps came from afar.

With the sound of footsteps, the person walked into the room unhurriedly and closed the door behind them.

Due to the lighting, only a tall, blurry figure could be seen gradually approaching Zhu Tingyue's location.

Feeling guilty, Zhu Tingyue was immediately terrified. She instinctively closed her eyes tightly and pressed her entire body against the cold, hard wall behind her, not daring to even breathe loudly for fear of attracting the other party's attention.

At this moment, she was filled with fear and unease, her mind was blank, and she had no idea how to deal with the situation.

People in the dark have less sensitive vision, but their perception is greatly enhanced.

Zhu Tingyue felt the dark figure getting closer and closer to her, until finally it stopped right in front of her.

She felt that a long time had passed before the dark figure slowly withdrew and walked away into the distance.

Who is it? They probably haven't noticed them yet.

At this moment, Zhu Tingyue had forgotten that she was the head of the Zhu family; she only felt a sense of relief at surviving a calamity.

Like a startled fawn, she cautiously let out a long, drawn-out breath, feeling as if she were about to suffocate! But just as she relaxed, a dark shadow suddenly approached her like a ghost.

The dark figure was incredibly fast, and in the blink of an eye it was right in front of them.

As it drew near, a warm breath, like a wisp of smoke, gently fell upon her fair and slender neck.

This aura struck her like an electric current, causing her body to tremble involuntarily.

"Yueyue?"

It's Shen Yanqiu's voice!

Zhu Tingyue patted her chest and buried her face in Shen Yanqiu's arms: "What are you doing? You scared me to death!"

Shen Yanqiu opened his arms to catch her. To be honest, he was also pleasantly surprised to see Zhu Tingyue here.

"Why did you come to my room?" Shen Yanqiu asked, voicing her confusion.

Zhu Tingyue kissed him on the cheek before replying, "I missed you!"

Shen Yanqiu blushed at these bold words, but Zhu Tingyue couldn't see them in the darkness.

Shen Yanqiu was still holding Zhu Tingyue tightly, his mind still hazy from Zhu Tingyue's words and kisses, and he stood there blankly.