Shocking! The school heartthrob who was adopted by a wealthy family is actually a heiress!

Chapter 346 Let's find a godmother

He smiled and said, "With Lin Shi and I, two of our own people, here, Zhao Zhao will definitely be more relaxed. What do you think, Auntie?"

"..."

Lin Shi was utterly astonished by his shamelessness.

His tone wasn't forceful; one could say he positioned himself humbly. But in just a few words, he transformed the nature of the meeting from a budding acquaintance between young people into a professional learning exchange.

Then, it subtly pulled itself into the situation, asserting its sovereignty without making a sound.

Qin Qiong's smile faded almost imperceptibly, and he lightly touched the rim of the cup with his fingertip.

She understood the underlying meaning of Shen Yanci's words and sensed the sharpness beneath his politeness.

She hesitated for two seconds before picking up her water glass and taking a sip.

Lin Shi looked Shen Yanci up and down, and once again marveled at the sheer audacity of this man's thick skin.

Before Qin Qiong could speak, he spoke first.

"Why should you benefit from Qin Zhao's fame?" he said nonchalantly, deliberately misinterpreting his words. "Didn't you say my mom is similar to your mom? Let's become godmothers. From now on, I'll call you your godbrother, and Qin Zhao your godsister. That way, it's perfectly legitimate, right, Mom?"

"..."

Lin Shi felt incredibly satisfied looking at the almost tangible glint in Shen Yanci's eyes, and he raised an eyebrow at him triumphantly.

Upon hearing this, Qin Qiong's slightly grave expression softened, and he smiled genuinely at Yan Ci's nonchalant suggestion: "Yan Ci has this idea?"

"..."

Her tone was more relaxed and sincere. It sounded like a casual joke, yet it subtly implied a certain boundary: "I really have no objection to Zhao Zhao having another brother like you to protect her."

"..."

Shen Yanci's eyelids twitched slightly, and he readily agreed, "Lin Shi always likes to joke. No matter what his identity is, I will protect Zhaozhao."

Lin Shi scoffed, not adding fuel to the fire for the time being.

The three of them fell silent. Apart from Lin Shi, the other two people at the table drank water, each lost in their own thoughts.

After Qin Zhao finished showering, Shen Yanci had already gone home. He sent her a WeChat message before leaving, and she replied with an "okay" after seeing it.

A few minutes later, the phone vibrated twice.

Shen Yanci sent a photo: "I just took a shower."

He must have just finished showering; he casually put on a short-sleeved shirt, and there were several dark water stains along the shoulder line. His hair was still damp, hanging slightly across his forehead. He raised his chin, his dark eyes staring straight at him through the screen, his Adam's apple sharply defined in the light and shadow…

It's a bit like the atmosphere in the male internet celebrity videos that Jiang Man clicked to recommend.

Qin Zhao was looking at the photo when it was suddenly withdrawn.

Qin Zhao: "?"

Shen Yanci paused for a second: "?"

Qin Zhao: "Why withdraw?"

Shen Yanci: "You want to see?"

"..."

Qin Zhao typed calmly, "You sent it to me so I could see it, didn't you?"

The other party displayed "typing" for a moment before a message popped up: "Typo".

"..."

Shen Yanci then sent another message: "You don't have enough permissions right now. You need to unlock permissions to see my selfies."

Qin Zhao: "How do I unlock it?"

Shen Yanci: "Two group photos in exchange for one selfie."

"..."

Shen Yanci: "Meeting seven times a week will permanently unlock the privileges."

Qin Zhao could almost picture his expression as he spoke. She smiled, but the words she typed were aloof: "Oh, then let's keep it for now."

Shen Yanci: "..." He saved an emoji from Kuang Xu and sent it over. It was a little person kneeling on the ground with an exaggerated expression, with the caption: "I only have one heart, so watch how you hurt it."

Qin Zhao smiled slightly: "You did very well today."

Shen Yanci sent a voice message, his voice deep and slightly languid: "Which aspect are you referring to?"

"Everything is fine," Qin Zhao replied with a voice message. "Very magnanimous, not holding a grudge against my brother."

Shen Yanci: "I'd be better off if he didn't cause trouble."

Qin Zhao smiled, then seemed to remember something: "By the way, next time don't say it in front of him, he can understand."

She was referring to Shen Yanci's comment about him being a "light bulb".

"Is that so?" Shen Yanci raised an eyebrow. "Does he have that kind of awareness?"

"..."

Qin Zhao unconsciously fiddled with the dark fish doll next to him: "You're his best buddy, and I'm his sister. He'll be sad if we don't play with him."

He really should be sad, Shen Yanci thought to himself.

Qin Zhao: "I'll treat you to dinner on Monday."

Shen Yanci smiled slightly: "Trying to coax me."

Just as Qin Zhao was about to speak, there was a gentle knock on the door: "Baby, time to eat fruit."

Qin Zhao changed his words into the phone, saying, "My mother is here. I'll tell you later."

Shen Yanci stared at the screen, his eyelashes drooping slightly. He could guess what Qin Qiong wanted to talk to him about. His fingertip paused for two seconds, and finally he only uttered one word: "Okay."

Qin Zhao's door was unlocked, and Qin Qiong pushed it open and came in with a gentle smile on his face: "Have some fruit."

"Thank you, Mom." Qin Zhao used a skewer to pick up a piece of food and brought it to her lips. "Mom, you can have some too."

Qin Qiong smiled and took a bite, savoring it carefully before praising, "It's so sweet! Baby always chooses the best."

Qin Zhao was amused: "Then have another piece."

The two chatted and laughed, creating a warm atmosphere.

Qin Zhao sat on the sofa, the warm light shining down, making her features appear exceptionally soft.

Her eyes are clear and bright, and her complexion is much better than before.

Qin Qiong looked at her and casually asked, "Did you have fun today?"

Qin Zhao nodded: "I'm happy. My brother and Shen Yanci take good care of me."

As she finished speaking, a smile unconsciously appeared on her lips.

Qin Qiong was an experienced person and also her mother, so how could she not understand her expression?

The way she looked at her was very complicated, with a hint of worry in her eyes.

Qin Zhao noticed her gaze, paused for a moment, then hugged her arm and said softly, "I'm really fine."

She lowered her eyelashes, her long lashes casting a small shadow under her eyes: "I wasn't feeling well for a while."

“But I went to see Sister Wei, and she said it’s normal, all the indicators are normal, and I’m all better.” Qin Zhao pursed her lips slightly. “Don’t worry.”

"I'm really fine."

"Of course Zhaozhao is good." Qin Qiong suppressed the myriad thoughts in her heart and gently stroked her hair. "Our Zhaozhao is getting more and more beautiful, and her mother is mesmerized by her."

Qin Zhao hadn't forgotten what Qin Qiong had taught her, and said with a touch of pride, "Because you look like your mother."

Qin Qiong's smile became more genuinely lighthearted: "Zhaozhao knows how to talk."

Qin Zhao liked to stick close to her: "Mom taught me that, because Mom often praises me."

Qin Qiong was filled with emotion, and said gently but earnestly, "Because our Zhaozhao is already very good, she deserves all the best things and praise in the world."

Qin Zhao tilted his head back and laughed, a hint of deliberate yet natural smugness in his voice: "I've already got the best. The best mom, the best dad, and the best brother."

and also……