But this demeanor suited Little Jingshi, not Fu Yinxiu, who looked rather out of place with it at his age.
"Tong Tong, are you going to stay home today to accompany Jingshi?" Fu Yinxiu asked after taking a sip of porridge.
Ming Yutong understood the reason for his outfit upon hearing this. "Aren't you going to the office today?"
Fu Yinxiu nodded repeatedly. "I'm staying home today to be with you and Jingshi."
Little Jingshi: "…"
He didn't need that. As long as Tong Tong was with him, that was enough.
Ming Yutong nodded in response. "I wasn't planning to go to the office since no one would be home with Jingshi. But if you're staying home with him, then I'll go to the office."
Fu Yinxiu: "…"
Little Jingshi glared at Fu Yinxiu, annoyed that his father was causing trouble!
Usually, when he was sick, his father never stayed home with him!
Today, he could have had a whole day with Tong Tong, but his father ruined it.
Who wanted to stay home with Dad just to stare at each other all day?
Fu Yinxiu now fully understood the saying that words spoken were like water spilled.
He had promised to stay home with the little brat, so it was hard to go to the office with Ming Yutong now.
And it seemed Ming Yutong was adamant about having someone stay home with Jingshi.
If he proposed going to the office, Ming Yutong would definitely stay home.
Fu Yinxiu was helpless but then felt that this situation was just like the usual interactions between a married couple.
One stayed home to look after the child while the other went to work.
Thinking this way, Fu Yinxiu felt a bit better and even wore a silly grin.
Ming Yutong: "…"
She had no idea what Fu Yinxiu was imagining again.
As she was about to leave for work, she saw Fu Yinxiu and Little Jingshi standing at the door, with their faces, large and small, looking remarkably similar, both watching her.
***
During the day at work, Ming Yutong frequently received messages from Little Jingshi at home.
Worrying about Little Jingshi, Ming Yutong worked extra hard at the company, compressing her work hours as much as possible, not allowing herself any breaks, so she could finish her tasks by the end of the workday.
Due to her health, all social engagements were taken over by Ming Yuqian, who did not allow her to attend any banquets.
So since her hospitalization, Ming Yuqian had become busier than she was. She rarely saw him except for the occasional meeting at the company.
Even at the company, Ming Yuqian had little time to rest and couldn't drop by her office for casual chats like before.
Ming Jingshan naturally didn't know about the sibling issues and thought Ming Yuqian had finally become serious and was working hard, which made him very happy.
Before leaving the company, Ming Yutong stopped by Ming Yuqian's office.
Just as he was tidying up, preparing to meet a client.
"Sis?" Ming Yuqian was delighted to see her and quickly pulled her in. Seeing Ming Yutong carrying her bag, he asked with a smile, "Are you coming back with work?"
"Hmm." Ming Yutong nodded. "You've been working so hard lately. Instead, I've had more free time. I heard from Aunt Liu that you've been coming home at one or two in the morning for half of this month."
"It's nothing. I'm a man, so I should take on more responsibilities," Ming Yuqian said nonchalantly. "You used to be so busy, and I was just idle, taking it easy. Now it's my turn to help out."
He pulled Ming Yutong to sit down. "I never realized how busy you were until I took on the workload. I was really inconsiderate. Your health wasn't great, and yet you were always so busy. How could you take care of yourself?"
"Now, aside from the necessary company matters, you don't need to worry about social engagements outside of work hours," Ming Yuqian said.
"I wasn't as busy as you are now. Back then, I had you helping me," Ming Yutong replied. "But now, the tasks that were originally my responsibility have all fallen on you. You're not only handling your own work but also mine."
"Consider it as early training," Ming Yuqian shrugged. "I'll have to take over eventually. I can't always be this carefree."
Ming Yutong was eventually going to marry.
Even though he believed that no one was good enough for Ming Yutong,
Even though Ming Yutong didn't want to marry right now,
Even though he's reluctant to admit it, Ming Yutong and Fu Yinxiu might still have a chance.
But deep down, he knew that Ming Yutong might reconcile with Fu Yinxiu.
Despite his busy schedule, he's aware that Fu Yinxiu has been sending soup to Ming Yutong, and she's been drinking it.
Ming Yutong's attitude towards Fu Yinxiu was softening, especially with Little Jingshi involved.
If Fu Yinxiu could truly treat Ming Yutong well, he wouldn't forcibly separate them.
Ming Yuqian believes Ming Yutong deserved a complete family.
He wanted to share the burden with Ming Yutong.
"I'm just getting started and this is the busiest period. Once this rush is over, it'll get better. I didn't realize how busy you were before," Ming Yuqian glanced at the time, stood up, and patted Ming Yutong's shoulder. "Sis, don't feel guilty. You've been shouldering my responsibilities before. Now, let me take on some of yours."
"When you're better, let me relax a bit too," Ming Yuqian said with a smile.
Ming Yutong felt guilty for causing Ming Yuqian so much trouble and disrupting his life, but she knew he wouldn't let her suffer.
So she didn't argue further.
Ming Yutong got up as well. "Even if you're busy, try to rest as much as you can. Don't push yourself too hard at social events."
"Don't worry." Ming Yuqian took his briefcase and walked out with Ming Yutong. "As long as I get home early, Aunt Liu will make me some nourishing soup."
The two walked out of the company while talking.
"Tong Tong!" Little Jingshi's voice suddenly called out.
Ming Yutong almost thought she heard wrong and looked over in surprise.
Little Jingshi was sitting in the back seat of a car parked by the roadside.
The rear window rolled down, and Little Jingshi was leaning out, waving at Ming Yutong.
Ming Yutong hurried over. "It's so cold. Why aren't you wearing a hat?"
As she got closer to the car window, she felt the warmth from the air conditioning inside.
"It's not cold inside the car," Little Jingshi said.
Ming Yutong disapproved and placed her hand on Little Jingshi's face.
Although his fever had gone down, he still had a bit of a sickly look. Thankfully, his face wasn't cold to the touch.
At that moment, the front passenger door opened, and a long leg stepped out from the driver's seat.
Ming Yutong didn't expect that Fu Yinxiu was personally driving the little guy over!
Ming Yutong's brother's temper flared as soon as he saw Fu Yinxiu. While he had mentally prepared for their reconciliation due to Fu Yinxiu's persistent and sincere apology, seeing Fu Yinxiu in person was a different story.