Extremely annoying!
Ming Yuqian immediately stood by Ming Yutong's side, separating Fu Yinxiu from them without a second thought.
"Tong Tong," Fu Yinxiu called out, looking as if he wanted to come closer but didn't dare.
Ming Yuqian: "..."
Was he seriously trying to look pitiful?
The leader of "Thorns," pretending to be pathetic?
Who would believe that!
Little Jingshi sweetly called out, "Uncle."
Then he tried to get out of the car, but Ming Yuqian quickly stopped him, "Stay in the car. I heard you were sick? Close the window quickly."
Little Jingshi shook his head, "I'm feeling much better!"
At this moment, Ming Yuqian's assistant came over and quietly reminded him, "Vice President, it's almost time."
Ming Yutong remembered that Ming Yuqian had a social event and couldn't let him argue with Fu Yinxiu in the middle of the street.
She advised him, "I remember you have an engagement."
Ming Yuqian reluctantly nodded. He really didn't want to go, wanting to stay here and protect his sister.
He glanced at Fu Yinxiu, remembering the ever-present Alpha Guards 1 and 2 who followed him wherever he went.
Although they were not visible now, Ming Yuqian was certain those two Alpha Guards were nearby, ensuring Fu Yinxiu's safety.
Ming Yuqian thought having two bodyguards was good.
Should he get a couple for Ming Yutong too?
Although they might not be able to stop Fu Yinxiu, they could at least protect her from others.
It would be best if they could keep Fu Yinxiu at bay too.
With deep hostility and suspicion, Ming Yuqian looked at Fu Yinxiu.
Fu Yinxiu: "..."
Having a sister-con little brother-in-law was really annoying.
Ming Yutong said, "Although you might face uncontrollable situations at the dinner table, try to drink less."
"Okay," Ming Yuqian obediently nodded. At this moment, he was back to being the obedient younger brother, completely unlike the mature man he usually was.
Ming Yutong felt heartache seeing how busy he was, with no time to rest.
Sometimes when she visited his office, she found him taking short naps.
Ming Yutong would quietly leave, not wanting to wake him.
She then remembered and took out a bottle of hangover drink and a pack of hangover pills from her bag.
Recently, she hadn't traveled abroad, so Chu Tian recommended a reliable agent, a girl studying abroad.
Ming Yutong bought from that girl.
It wasn't that she couldn't shop internationally, but it was too troublesome. Plus, with her busy work schedule, she didn't have time for online shopping.
Whenever she needed something, she'd directly ask the seller, saving the trouble of searching through foreign websites.
"Take these. I've also left some in the office, and I'll give them to you tomorrow. Take these pills before drinking. They'll make drinking less uncomfortable and help you avoid getting drunk easily. Drink this hangover drink after drinking. It will make you feel better," Ming Yutong advised. "But remember, these aren't magic. They won't solve all your drinking problems. They'll only help make you feel less miserable."
"So, you still need to be careful and not drink too much," she reminded him.
Ming Yuqian didn't find it bothersome at all. Instead, he smiled even more brightly, "Sis, don't worry. I promise I won't drink too much. After the event, I'll call you, no, I'll video call you, to show you that I'm really not drunk."
Ming Yutong felt that Ming Yuqian and Little Jingshi were quite similar.
Nephew followed the uncle, perhaps that's just how it was.
"Okay," Ming Yutong said with a smile. "If you can finish early, then finish early, so you can get home and rest sooner. I heard from Aunt Liu that you came home at around three last night and only slept for three hours before getting up again."
"It was really busy yesterday," Ming Yuqian said with a smile.
Fu Yinxiu's face darkened as he listened.
When would Ming Yutong show him such persistent concern?
At this moment, he felt particularly envious of Ming Yuqian.
The most he could get from Ming Yutong was a glance, and she hardly spoke to him, let alone showed such concern.
He had stayed up all night working and preparing soup, but never received this level of care from Ming Yutong!
But Fu Yinxiu couldn't do anything to Ming Yuqian.
After all, he was Ming Yutong's brother.
Ming Yuqian glanced at the time and knew he had to leave, no matter how much he didn't want to. "Sis, I'm leaving now."
"Mm." Ming Yutong watched Ming Yuqian leave.
Ming Yuqian smiled at her, and as he walked past Fu Yinxiu, he gave him a particularly smug, provocative glance before strolling away.
Fu Yinxiu: "..."
"Tong Tong," Fu Yinxiu gathered his emotions and walked towards Ming Yutong.
"Why did you bring Little Jingshi out when he's still sick?" Ming Yutong said disapprovingly.
"We came to take you home," Fu Yinxiu said with a gentle smile.
Ming Yutong was taken aback.
'We came to take you home.'
Those words sounded so simple and beautiful, like the spring breeze and sunshine, warming people from the inside out, bathing them in fresh, bright light.
Ming Yutong swallowed the lump in her throat and asked Fu Yinxiu, "Can I take Jingshi home with me tonight? I'll take him to school tomorrow. If you're worried, Alpha Guard 3 and Alpha Guard 4 can come pick him up tomorrow morning."
Fu Yinxiu swallowed his bitterness. He had wanted to take her back to Langyuan.
Last night, he had secretly and carefully held her while she slept. It felt so good.
Even in her sleep, he could smell the sweet scent on her.
In the morning, before he even opened his eyes, he could feel her soft presence in his arms and smell her hair.
He encountered her in the bathroom and saw her brushing her teeth.
They had breakfast together and left the house together.
He drove her to work, said goodbye, and got a goodnight kiss.
In the evening, he would pick her up again. If he couldn't get away from social events, he would call her and keep her updated.
Everywhere he went, there was a sense of attachment.
He didn't see it as a burden or constraint.
In fact, he even wished she would control him, hold him tightly.
Seven years ago, when he was with her, he liked her very much. He had never liked a woman as much as he liked her.
But back then, he still didn't like being controlled.
He would go out for social events, meet friends, work late, or even stay out all night without returning home.
He wouldn't think to tell her.
He didn't like her asking too much.
He would feel she was investigating his whereabouts.
He felt he wasn't entangled with other women or doing anything wrong, just working and enjoying himself.
He had his own circle of friends, and even if they were smoking, drinking, or chatting, he didn't want women to join in.
Even when together, they should have their own lives.
When she asked, he would feel impatient.
Back then, she was so young, naive, and her love for him was filled with admiration and reverence, afraid of angering or annoying him.
Back then, her interactions with him were cautious, beyond just being lovers.