We moved to Golden Courtyard

"I'm sorry, just consider this as me asking a redundant question."

With a smile in her eyes, Rita put down the teapot and boiled another pot of water. Then she walked behind Xu Qi's seat and reached out to hug him.

"But even so, Rita still loves the master."

Xu Qi smiled.

"You're not shy at all saying these sweet nothings now."

"Yes, after all... compared to what someone was talking about with Lady Durandal, mine is just an appetizer, nothing compared to what the master said."

"..."

"Oh, by the way, I heard from Fu Hua that the master's mother-in-law is arriving this month?"

Why bring up something you shouldn't talk about?

Xu Qi sighed.

"Yes...they're probably already on their way."

"Is there anything I can do for you?"

Xu Qi stood up from the chair, turned around, and pinched Rita's delicate little face.

"As long as you don't cause me any trouble."

"How could that be? A perfect maid can take care of all of the master's troubles, including... how to entertain his mother-in-law."

Xu Qi raised an eyebrow.

"Really? What brilliant plan do you have? Tell me about it?"

Rita tilted her head, her eyes full of mockery.

"I once heard a saying that goes, 'If you are really good at something, you should never work for nothing.'"

Xu Qi sat down on the sofa, turned her head, and said with a smile, "Say it! What do you want?"

Seeing this, Rita walked gracefully to Xu Qi and sat down on his lap, facing him.

With her legs spread apart, she reached out and hooked her arms around the other person's neck.

This makes it easier for the two people to fit together closely.

The maid's soft, boneless body sat on him, and the sensation was truly intoxicating.

"I want to... visit your house."

"Oh? Don't you come every weekend?"

A smile played on Rita's lips as she leaned close to Xu Qi's ear, her nimble tongue easily captivating him.

“I’m not talking about Golden Courtyard, I’m talking about… the house where your parents live.”

522. Manager Xu's office is always strange.

Speaking of the Xu family, I don't know what's been going on with them lately.

I always felt like everything was going smoothly, but my body was getting weaker and weaker. My community doctor, Mebius, helped me with health maintenance and conditioning.

Sometimes I feel lonely in my life. Lately, a woman named Yae Sakura, who said she was my son's colleague, has been coming here every few days.

They even said it was a visit to the families of employees, who would believe that? Xu Qi's mother could tell at a glance—they were interested in her son.

Xu Youde sighed with some emotion, "It's a pity she's a Japanese woman."

Then Lin Lai gave him a severe lecture!

That's not all. His two girlfriends, Mei and Alicia, also frequently come over to chat and talk.

They even help with some housework!

The two elders were increasingly pleased—where else could they find a daughter-in-law like this?

It's like having a son who isn't physically present, but is always there for you.

It's strange, the two elders sometimes can't help but wonder—what exactly is their son doing all day long? How could he attract so many girls?

Of course, in their minds, there are only Mei, Airi, and Sakura.

Professor Möbius, however, hid it very well.

If the two elders knew that their son's daily life involved more than just ambiguous relationships with three girls, I wonder what they would think.

And now... in Xu Qi's office, it seems... another strong competitor is about to emerge.

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Sitting on Xu Qi's lap, Rita had just finished speaking when Xu Qi suddenly woke up and asked, "Go...go to my house? What are you going to do? And in what capacity?"

"Of course, you went there as your secretary?"

secretary?

Hmm? That seems like a good idea... No, no!

"Who brings their secretary home?" Xu Qi said, both amused and exasperated. "Besides, what are you doing at my house?"

Seeing this, Rita's expression darkened, and she said quietly, "You're willing to take Mei and Miss Airi home, but you're not willing to take me..."

I understand now. In your heart, I'm just a lowly maid, an unrecognized mistress, forced to watch you flirt with my best friend.

When Rita puts on a pitiful act, which man could resist?

Anyway, Xu Qi couldn't hold on any longer.

He couldn't stand seeing Rita like this, so he quickly coaxed her, "I'll take you, I'll take you, okay? I was planning to take you to meet Mom and Dad anyway."

But you have to give me some time, it takes time, and we have to take it slowly.

Upon hearing this, Rita's aggrieved expression vanished instantly.

With a hint of excitement in her bright eyes, she looked at Xu Qi and said, "Judging from your words, are you feeling wronged? I also considered this for a long time before making this decision."

"why?"

After Xu Qi finished asking the question, he noticed that Rita's face had darkened again.

What's the problem this time?!

Rita shook her head and said, "No, it's just... I was thinking about my own things."

"Rita?"

“Master, do you remember what I told you? Rita will never leave you.”

"Yes, of course I remember."

"But actually, you're a little scared, aren't you? Scared that Rita might suddenly leave... You've never really trusted me about this..."

"This is also my fault. I never made things clear to the master, and even now, it's still the same."

Xu Qi remained silent.

Indeed, Rita always seemed shrouded in mystery, making her unpredictable and incomprehensible.

Will this mysterious maid really stay? No one can say for sure.

"But I've thought it through, Xu Qi, I really can't live without you."

Looking up at Rita, Xu Qi was both touched and somewhat puzzled.

What does this have to do with meeting one's parents?

Seemingly noticing Xu Qi's confusion, Rita smiled and explained, "It's like a pledge of allegiance."

"Forehead?"

"Once I meet your parents, I will enter the Xu family and become your daughter-in-law. From now on, we will never be apart again... I want to prove to you my feelings."

"Now, you're still unwilling to take me to meet your parents?"

A look of ecstatic joy appeared on Xu Qi's face!

He nodded quickly and said, "Yes! I'd love to!"

Looking at Xu Qi's expression, Rita couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions—because it was the most direct way to feel how much the other person cared about her.

Falling in love with Xu Qi stemmed from my own curiosity.

Now, Rita is incredibly grateful to her past self.

Xu Qi... He seems to have replaced Bianca in her heart. Now, whenever she calms down, all she can think about are scenes involving Xu Qi.

"But before that, there is one more thing I hope you can grant me, sir."

With a slightly unfocused look in her eyes, Rita's right hand, which had been resting on Xu Qi's chest, slowly moved down.

Xu Qi paused for a moment, then looked at the little maid sitting on his lap with amusement.

"You want it?"

"It's all your fault... Now, as soon as we get even a little intimate, I can't help but want more."

"But I forgot to bring that today."

That thing? Which thing?

The doubt had barely formed in her mind when Rita realized what was going on. Looking at Xu Qi's mocking expression, she couldn't help but take a deep breath—what a presumptuous old man.

The nimble little hands have already skillfully freed it.

Rita lightly touched Xu Qi's lips and said irritably, "Don't do it again next time."

Xu Qi verbally agreed repeatedly, but what he was really thinking was—"Don't do it again next time? I'll do it again next time!"

With a sigh of relief and a sigh of relief, the two began to recklessly stage an absurd scene in the office.

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"Director, the dubbing for episode 10 is coming up soon. Should we inform Supervisor Xu?"

When Susana asked this question in Delta's office, her little face was filled with nervousness and anticipation.

"Okay, go tell Xu Qi... Oh, and by the way! Make sure to knock on the door first, okay?"

"Hmm? Oh, I see."

The little bear girl arrived at Xu Qi's office door, took a deep breath, and knocked once.

A short while later, the door was opened, and it was Xu Qi himself who opened it.

Susana held her breath and quickly greeted, "Manager Xu!"

"Susana, what's up? Did you need something?"

"The dubbing for episode 10 is about to start, I wanted to ask the supervisor..."

"Okay, let's set off now. On the way, give me a report on the production progress of episode 10."

"Okay! ...Okay, Supervisor Xu!"

Strange, there's nothing special about it. Why does Director Delta insist that I knock on the door?

Susana was puzzled. Out of the corner of her eye, she glanced through Xu Qi's tall figure and saw inside the office—oh, it was Miss Rita, sitting in Manager Xu's chair.

It looks like she's working on some documents, and there doesn't seem to be anything wrong. Her face is just a little red, probably because the air conditioning is too hot.

"Susana?"

"Ah? Oh, no, nothing! Let's go, Manager Xu!"

Xu Qi smiled and nodded, then said to Rita inside, "I'm going out for a bit. If anyone comes looking for me, please handle them for me."

"Understood, Manager Xu."

For some reason, Susana felt that Rita's voice seemed to be trembling slightly.

That's so strange...

523. I noticed you were pretty, so I glanced at you a couple more times.

On the way, Su Shana, in her slightly silly and cute voice, reported to Xu Qi on the progress of the episodes she was currently in charge of.