We moved to Golden Courtyard

176. Theresa, so adorably silly!

On the balcony, the sky was still dotted with stars tonight, which was quite beautiful, but Theresa couldn't muster the interest to look up at it.

But Theresa clearly loves the starry sky the most...

Xu Qi led her to the railing, the sea breeze caressing their bodies and slightly lifting Theresa's skirt. Theresa was wearing a blue and white dress today, looking absolutely adorable.

Speaking of which, it seems that ever since Theresa came to the villa, she has dressed up very cutely every day. Mei said that girls only spend time dressing up when they are in a good mood.

If I'm in a bad mood... I can only wear whatever clothes I feel like.

While it's somewhat of a personal quirk—after all, Sakura is never bothered with dressing up—she looks good in anything anyway. But for Theresa, that statement is probably true.

So Theresa should have been in a pretty good mood today. Before dinner, Xu Qi saw her and Gretchen chatting and laughing together.

That can only be because they overheard something while eating...

Xu Qi sighed softly.

Is it because we're leaving?

He had initially thought Theresa would be a little haughty and say something like, "No way! ...No way! ...Who cares if you leave or not!"

However, Theresa unexpectedly nodded and hummed in agreement.

That single "hmm" even carried a hint of a sob, making it all the more heartbreaking.

……

When a proud and aloof person stops saying one thing and meaning another, it means that... her inner emotions have become so strong that they no longer allow her to lie.

She truly couldn't bear to see everyone leave, or rather... she couldn't bear to see Xu Qi leave.

“We’ve already become such good friends…” Crystal tears welled up in Theresa’s eyes as she squatted down, hugging her legs with both hands and sobbing.

"We've only been here a few days, and we have to leave... Why? Just because you guys saved me in a V2V? That's so unfair..."

……

"I still want you to watch the stars with me one more time... There are so many things I want to do with you, Xu Qi... Didn't you say you wouldn't leave me? You liar... you big liar!"

……

Xu Qi felt as if her heart was being gripped tightly, so painful that she could only open her mouth slightly but couldn't utter a single word.

It's hard to meet and even harder to part. Guangzhou and Shanghai are so far apart. After this trip... I really don't know when I'll be able to see Theresa again.

He recalled the girl's fleeting kiss on the summit of Mount Lu.

Theresa...do you like her?

That means you must like it.

But Xu Qi eventually had to leave Guangcheng. He and everyone in the villa had to return to Shanghai. But what about Theresa? Xiao Mu was already dead…

Xu Qi glanced at the villa's living room.

Theresa.

"Ok?"

Xu Qi bent down and gently pulled the girl into his arms.

Theresa trembled, her eyes reddening as she looked at Xu Qi, seemingly both puzzled and shy.

"I know what I'm about to say might be a bit shameless, but... I still hope... you can come to Shanghai and develop your career here."

Theresa's gaze suddenly became somewhat vacant, and Xu Qi, without waiting for her reaction, continued speaking.

"I'll try to talk to Sister Eden about this and see if she can help. I know that making such a mobilization within your police system is definitely not an easy thing, but..."

But I still hope you can come to Shanghai. I can solve your accommodation problem. You can stay at Golden Courtyard for now. If it's difficult, we can split the rent.

I didn't mean anything by it! It's just that since I brought this up, I should at least help out a little! Come to Shanghai, Theresa, come with us, okay?

To be honest, I was quite worried about you being alone in Guangcheng, so... so..."

"I'm going to Shanghai."

"Is that so? It really is a bit unreasonable, but... wait, wait? What did you just say?"

Theresa's expression was somewhat strange for a moment; her cheeks were flushed, but it didn't seem to be because of shyness, but rather for some... other reason.

"I said... I can go to Shanghai."

Xu Qi was stunned for a moment, then his inner joy was almost uncontrollable and showed on his face!

"Really?! You...you agree to come back to Shanghai with us?"

"Um……"

Theresa turned her head away, seemingly not wanting Xu Qi to see her current expression.

"Are you that happy? I get to go to Shanghai..."

"Of course! We're friends!"

This almost-spoken sentence made Theresa turn her head sharply and stare at Xu Qi with a fierce expression.

"Forehead……"

Xu Qi scratched his head. He knew he might have said something wrong, but he was just excited.

"I mean... um... anyway! I'm really happy that you came to Shanghai! Because I was really worried about you being alone in Guangzhou."

"Hmph!" Theresa scoffed. "What are you worried about? I've been through the same thing before, haven't I?"

But I don't have any friends in real life...

Because of Mebius, Xu Qi is becoming more and more experienced in dealing with such stubborn players.

"Well, actually, I'd rather see you, Theresa. The thought of not knowing when we'll see each other again makes me a little sad."

Theresa blushed, this time genuinely shy. (Crowdfunding group: 456127940)

She slowly lowered her head and softly said "Oh".

"Then I'll find a way to connect with Eden..."

"That's alright... I... I'll find a way to get myself transferred to the police system in Shanghai."

Seeing Theresa's hesitant expression, Xu Qi was taken aback at first, but then he suddenly realized what was going on!

Good heavens... Theresa, you don't have that kind of background or connections that would allow you to make this kind of inter-provincial transfer, but you've forgotten about it, have you?

Theresa was thinking to herself right now—Ugh! I'm doomed… I never even considered the option of moving to Shanghai to live with Xu Qi, ugh! How could I be so stupid!

So I just can't bring myself to say something like that!

Xu Qi looked at Theresa squatting in front of him, and his shoulders suddenly began to tremble uncontrollably, his face showing a look of great discomfort.

"What are you holding back for?!"

"N-nothing... Pfft! Ha... It's really nothing."

"You're just laughing at me, you never stop!"

"I remembered something happy."

"Get lost! You worthless bastard!"

Xu Qi slowly stood up, and then...

"Hahahahaha!"

"Ah!! Xu Qi! We might as well die together!"

Her petite body immediately bumped into Xu Qi's arms. Xu Qi smiled and hugged Theresa tightly, preventing her from moving around.

Theresa struggled and writhed in Xu Qi's arms for a long time before finally managing to break free.

Xu Qi finally stopped laughing.

Perhaps because both of them were standing up, Theresa had to look up at Xu Qi, and she happened to see the twinkling stars in the night sky.

Ah... the starry sky...

Xu Qi also looked up, and the stars were twinkling... What a beautiful sight!

The two looked at each other again, and this time, they couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Well then... from now on, please take care of me, Theresa."

Theresa's cheeks were flushed, her hands were behind her back, and she turned her head away, deliberately avoiding looking into Xu Qi's eyes, but her small eyes couldn't help but steal a glance.

With a gentle smile, she looked as if she was really looking forward to it... Theresa's lips curved into a smile, and she responded softly.

"Oh……"

177. Whose feet did I actually play with?

Back at the table, Ellie keenly noticed that both Xu Qi and Theresa seemed to be in much better spirits. Hmm? Interesting.

After Xu Qi sat back down next to her, Ellie couldn't help but lean forward and ask, "What did you talk to Theresa about?"

"What did you say?"

"Don't think I can't tell. The little girl was so downcast earlier, it must be because she found out we were leaving that she was so sad, right?"

Ellie is absolutely right about that.

When Mei heard this, she couldn't help but look over. After all, her damn scumbag boyfriend seemed to be getting involved with other girls again.

Xu Qi leaned close to Alicia's ear and whispered, "Want to know?"

“Mmm-hmm!” Ellie nodded with great interest.

"Come to my room tonight and I'll tell you."

Her face flushed instantly! Ellie quickly looked around to make sure no one had heard Xu Qi's whisper in her ear before she breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, looking at Xu Qi with a pitiful expression, she said, "Then... just this once... okay?"

Is this how people haggle?

Xu Qi was both amused and exasperated. If it were Mei, she would definitely glare at him fiercely first, then pinch her waist, and then use words to coerce and entice him to say it.

After I finish talking... I'll keep talking until I'm completely drained tonight.

Mei, who was sitting next to Xu Qi, suddenly sneezed in front of Xu Qi and rubbed her nose—she had a feeling that someone was talking bad about her…

A fierce gaze suddenly swept towards Xu Qi, who had just turned his head to check on Mei because Mei had sneezed in front of him.

Eyes met...

Okay, no need to think anymore, it's him!

Mei squinted and quickly glanced at the dining table. Everyone was either eating or chatting and didn't pay attention to this place. Good.

A small, cool hand was placed on Xu Qi's waist.

Hiss!

Xu Qi quickly leaned towards Mei and said, "What's wrong? Mei? I didn't do anything, did I..."

"Are you talking badly about me?"

"No, no." Xu Qi shook his head vigorously.

Mei glanced at Xu Qi suspiciously, then looked at Airi.

The gaze from the Empress seemed to possess an almost innate, oppressive force, making Ellie hold her breath.

"I asked him what he and Theresa had talked about, and he said he would only tell me if I went to his room that night..."

"..."

Mei glanced at Xu Qi, who scratched his head awkwardly.

"You've grown up, huh? You think you can bully Ellie?"

"Uh...just kidding, just kidding."

Mei glared at Xu Qi, then looked at Ai Li comfortingly and said, "Don't worry about him. He'll have to talk tonight, whether he wants to or not."

"Mei, you're so nice!~~"