Her husband didn't even return once a year, and even when he did, things like this were hurriedly dealt with. It had been so long since she'd felt the joys of being a woman.
In an instant, her legs in black stockings involuntarily clamped together a bit.
The atmosphere in the air was especially awkward.
Qin Qi stared at Lin Jie, his hands trembling.
After a long time, it was Lin Jie who first broke the silence, "Xiaoqi, tidy yourself up first. Come out later, your godmother... your godmother has something to tell you!"
Qin Qi felt extremely embarrassed, fortunately, Lin Jie considerately closed the door.
After a while, Qin Qi finally used several tissues to clean up, lowered his head, and quietly walked out of the room.
Lin Jie had already changed into slippers, her hands resting at the junction of her pencil skirt and black stockings, watching Qin Qi who didn't dare to meet her eyes.
She silently told herself that she had to treat Qin Qi like her own son.
Therefore, she had to give Qin Qi the proper guidance.
"Xiaoqi!"
Lin Jie said gently, "Mom knows you young boys are full of energy, difficult to control yourselves. But it's... it's ultimately harmful to the body, you have to restrain yourself in the future!"
Qin Qi could feel how much Lin Jie cared for him.
The more this was the case, the more he wanted to desperately defend himself, "Godmother, I don't usually do this. Today I just couldn't sleep thinking about my dad, that's all!"
Hearing this, Lin Jie felt a surge of guilt.
In her haste, she blurted out without thinking, "That's not what Mom meant, Mom wants to tell you that if... if you want to come again next time, tell me, and I'll figure something out for you!"
These words sounded particularly ambiguous to Qin Qi.
"Really?" Qin Qi was overjoyed.
Lin Jie already regretted it.
What could she figure out for Qin Qi?
She could only change the topic, "What did you and Ying'er eat tonight?"
"I wasn't hungry, so I didn't eat!" Qin Qi didn't mention Bai Ying'er.
Lin Jie softly said, "Alright, I have completed your enrollment for you. You'll be going to Su City University, just like Ying'er. Tomorrow, you and Ying'er just need to go handle the enrollment procedures!"
"Thank you, Godmother!" Qin Qi was full of gratitude.
Lin Jie smiled sweetly, "There's no need for thanks between you and Godmother!"
They chatted for a while longer, and Qin Qi returned to his room.
He wondered if this was the turning point in his life!
As his thoughts wandered, that mysterious woman's voice in his mind resurfaced, "Want to know Lin Jie's weakness?"
Without hesitation, Qin Qi said, "Yes!"
The mysterious woman giggled sweetly, "Seems like you're getting more and more on the right track. However, Lin Jie is the more traditional type. Her weaknesses will cost a bit more!"
"What do you mean by costing a bit more?" Qin Qi asked, puzzled.
"First win over Bai Ying'er, then I'll tell you. There's no free lunch here," the mysterious woman's ethereal voice echoed in Qin Qi's mind.
Qin Qi couldn't understand what she meant.
But there was indeed a particularly strong thought in his mind.
He wanted to become part of this family!
Integrating physically was also integrating.
And so, he drifted off into a hazy sleep.
Before long, the next day arrived.
After having breakfast early in the morning, Qin Qi and Bai Ying'er headed to Su City University together.
Bai Ying'er's attitude toward Qin Qi was as dismissive as ever, her contempt unhidden as she said coldly, "From now on, keep at least a two-meter distance from me!"
"It would be best if you didn't follow me at all!"
Qin Qi didn't respond, his mind preoccupied with finding the right moment to reveal the truth to her.
"Keep a two-meter distance, I'll make that distance negative!" Qin Qi thought to himself, filled with resentment.
Bai Ying'er continued to walk like a proud little princess, striding forward briskly.
As they neared the school, Bai Ying'er's radiant presence was fully showcased.
"Look, it's Bai Ying'er!"
"The campus beauty of Su City University!"
"If I could date Bai Ying'er, I'd choose death willingly!"
Voices of discussion floated around.
At that moment, a tall senior, probably in his early twenties, approached, "Ying'er, I've been waiting here for you a while, want to go together?"
"Hmm!" Bai Ying'er maintained her cool demeanor.
The tall senior glanced at Qin Qi, "And him? Who is he?"
"He's the servant from my family, don't worry about him!" Bai Ying'er was eager to shake off Qin Qi, quickening her pace to walk with the tall senior.
The tall senior glanced back at Qin Qi, his eyes filled with mockery.
Evidently, in his eyes, Qin Qi was just another suitor of Bai Ying'er!
This made Qin Qi's face darken, thinking to himself, "Bai Ying'er, you won't be happy for long!"
He handled his enrollment process and spent a dull day at the school.
Before he knew it, as he was leaving school in the afternoon!
Qin Qi found Bai Ying'er again, noticing she was still with that tall senior.
"Why are you following me again? Are you a stalker? Can't you live without me?" Bai Ying'er scolded immediately upon seeing Qin Qi.
The tall senior also glanced at Qin Qi, smirking, "Junior, many want to pursue Ying'er, but only you dare overestimate yourself!"
"It would be better if you took a look at yourself in a mirror!"
Hearing the tall senior's taunts, Bai Ying'er let out a rare giggle, "Alright, let's go, don't mind him. Today, you get the chance to walk me home!"
"Bai Ying'er, stop right there!" Qin Qi said icily.
Bai Ying'er snorted softly, "Qin Qi, are you done yet? Remember, you're just a servant in my house. Don't think that calling my mom godmother gets you into this family for real!"
"Bai Ying'er, last night, Alipay received, three hundred yuan…" Qin Qi's lips curled into a smile.
Bai Ying'er's smile vanished, her delicate face instantly stiffening, her voice trembling, "What do you mean by that!"
Qin Qi didn't reply, striding away swiftly.
"Qin Qi, stop!" Bai Ying'er chased after him.
The tall senior wanted to follow but was stopped by Bai Ying'er, "Don't follow, I have a private matter to handle!"
Qin Qi grinned, "Bai Ying'er, if you want to know anything, follow me!"
It didn't take long before he led Bai Ying'er to a secluded alley.
Bai Ying'er stormed furiously, "Qin Qi, what on earth do you mean!"
Qin Qi said expressionlessly, "Strappy white stockings, stewardess uniform. My dear sister, you sure have some unique tastes!"
Bai Ying'er's eyes widened, "How dare you spy on me?"
"So what, are you going to tell godmother? Want me to help you with that?" Qin Qi opened his phone and pulled out the photos he took yesterday.
He showed them to her.
"Want me to show these to godmother too? To see what you do alone at home?"
Bai Ying'er was instantly flustered.
She started stammering, "Delete those photos!"
"Is that how you ask for a favor?" Qin Qi sneered.
"What do you really want?" Bai Ying'er gritted her teeth, "Just say what you want if you delete those photos. Is it money? I'll give it to you!"
Seeing Bai Ying'er's flustered state, Qin Qi felt delighted, "To hell with your money, kneel for me!"
Bai Ying'er was unwilling, but after thinking for a while and seeing there was a garbage bin blocking the view, she knelt reluctantly in front of Qin Qi.
"I've kneeled for you, now can you delete the photos?" Bai Ying'er said in a pitiful voice.
Remembering his own humiliation, Qin Qi said in a deep voice, "Do you think it's that simple? You act all cool and aloof during the day, but play like this at night. Perfect, your brother here has been holding it in for a while, why don't you help your brother relieve himself?"
"Come on, if you do well, I'll delete the photos!"