We moved to Golden Courtyard

"Oh yeah? Since I'm here, the three of us can eat together. Actually, I originally wanted to invite Bronya, but she's just too busy."

Normally, Delta would have already started mocking him.

But now, she just purses her lips.

Xu Qi and Rita exchanged a glance, both seeing the smile in each other's eyes.

The small table was spread out, and then the bento box that Mei had prepared was taken out.

Actually, Xu Qi had always said that there was no need to make him lunchboxes, but Mei wouldn't listen. She was afraid that Xu Qi wouldn't eat well at the company, so she insisted on cooking for him every day.

"Huh? I'm always envious when I see this. Mei is so good to you."

"Yes... I'm just worried that she'll get tired."

Delta watched this scene silently, feeling equally envious.

However, what I envy is not Xu Qi having a bento box, but rather... his relationship with Mei.

One is a working adult, while the other is still a student.

Logically speaking, inequality in status often leads to many conflicts.

But in Mei and Xu Qi, you can't see any of that—even if there is, it's just minor squabbles, a little spice in their married life.

It's hard to believe that these two have only been lovers for a year.

Xu Qi only formally proposed to Mei last Christmas.

As for me...

"What's wrong, Delta?"

"Ah...it's nothing."

Rita asked with some concern, "You seemed really distracted just now, is something on your mind?"

Everyone in Golden Courtyard, or rather—the girl next to Xu Qi, is very caring...

Delta took a deep breath and shook her head.

"It's nothing, let's eat."

The atmosphere at lunch was very joyful. Ellie would always say something funny, making everyone laugh. Her interactions with Xu Qi were also the most heartwarming.

Xu Qi's favorite thing to do is to feed Ai Li. She will basically put whatever Ai Li wants to eat on her own initiative, well... she will put it directly into Ai Li's mouth.

Rita was like an old mother taking care of children, reminding them not to be picky eaters.

This feeling... is very familiar.

It tastes like home. Before, I lived in that cramped little bungalow with Rosalia and Lilia. Although the space was small, we were happy.

……Home?

Looking at the three people opposite her, Delta finally understood what she had been dazed about.

Yes... they're like a family, while I, sitting at this table... feel like an outsider.

659. Sometimes what you say isn't as useful as what you do.

"I'm stuffed."

Xu Qi and the other two were taken aback when Delta suddenly got up and left.

Only after the other person closed the door and left the office did Xu Qi belatedly ask, "Delta... has something been on your mind lately?"

Ellie was also somewhat worried, but Rita seemed to understand a little better.

"It's okay, girls have their periods every month."

Xu Qi suddenly realized that he had seen this many times before.

Like Mei, almost every month towards the end of the month, there will be a day when she feels depressed and irritable. She will stay in bed at night and not do anything. She wants to hug Xu Qi but won't let Xu Qi do anything inappropriate.

Of course, Xu Qi would never dare to do anything reckless!

Xu Qi is probably more concerned about Mei's health than Mei herself.

"So Delta is in these days? Let me make a note of it."

"Oh, no, no!" Rita quickly stopped her. "I... I was just guessing. Maybe she really has something on her mind. You should ask her yourself another day."

Rita then remembered that Xu Qi was someone who remembered the exact time each girl had her period.

He could even remember exactly what special things everyone would do that day.

Damn it... what kind of aquamans are these!

……

After lunch, Rita knocked on Delta's office door.

"Dong dong!"

"Please come in."

Delta looked up and frowned when she saw it was Rita.

Why are you here?

"You were unhappy at noon?"

"Tsk!" Delta clicked her tongue. No wonder they called her an old acquaintance. Delta knew from the beginning that Rita was not a woman to be trifled with.

"No, not really..."

Rita completely ignored Delta's words.

She pulled up a stool and sat opposite Delta, her smile revealing an elegant playfulness. The maid had a discerning eye that could see right through people.

Do you feel a little out of place?

Delta remained silent.

"Do you know how I felt when I first arrived at Golden Courtyard? Although I went there every week, I always felt like a guest."

At first, I thought it might be because I hadn't known them for very long? But then I realized... it was just my own problem. Nobody treated me with any special courtesy; everyone was very casual with me.

But if... you've already placed yourself in the position of a guest, then naturally you'll feel restrained and constrained in everything you do. Do you understand?

……

Delta pursed her lips.

"But... how can I not consider myself a guest? I don't belong to the Golden Court; I'm only staying there temporarily because of Lilia."

You're asking me to talk to a group of people I've only known for a few days... Let alone just knowing them for a few days, Rita, even if I went to your and Bronya's house, I would unconsciously treat myself as a guest.

I know what you mean—everyone's doing well, I can tell, but…maybe it's just me.”

Rita remained silent.

Everyone has their own choices, and she suddenly understood why Bronya and Xu Qi, despite their close relationship, had never moved to the Golden Courtyard.

She loves her house, the big villa that she built from nothing with her own hard work.

She also likes living alone, but what she likes even more... is that Xu Qi goes to her place every Wednesday. It's like a little promise just between the two of them, to hang out and have fun together.

"Alright, then I won't say any more, but... Delta, if you really like Xu Qi and want to be with him, don't make yourself too tired."

"I?"

"It's said that a girl in love has a lower IQ, and that's especially evident in you, Director Delta."

"Huh!?" Delta instantly put on an expression that said, "Are you trying to start a fight?"

"Don't overreact. Your own happiness is the most important thing. Once you get to know Xu Qi better, you might gradually understand what I'm saying."

"Tsk! You talk like you know him so well..."

"Of course I know him."

Delta held her breath, because when Miss Rita said those words, she suddenly gave off an extremely strong sense of pressure.

"Because we are the kind of relationship where we can give everything for each other."

……

Rita walked out of Delta's office with a slight sigh—she always felt like a housekeeper, having to take care of not only Xu Qi but also Xu Qi's girlfriend's feelings.

Can anyone give me a raise?

But speaking of which, if I do this, won't the master think...?

"milk tea."

"Thanks……"

Rita took the milk tea and was about to take a sip through the straw when she was startled.

He stared wide-eyed at his side.

"master?"

"Susana wanted milk tea earlier, so she ordered one for everyone in the office. Since you weren't here, I just picked one for you. You won't mind if I took it upon myself to do it, will you?"

"Of course not... uh!"

Rita suddenly realized that Xu Qi wasn't speaking to her directly, but rather speaking on her behalf.

An elegant woman revealed a gentle smile.

I took a sip—the milk tea was hot.

Has anyone ever told you that being too good at understanding girls' hearts can actually make you less likable?

"Huh? Really?"

"Yes, because I'll worry... I'll worry that there will be more and more girls around you, and I'll worry that you'll forget about me."

Xu Qi chuckled.

He stood next to Rita, and at that moment everyone in the office was enjoying a rare, pleasant lunch break—Susana was indeed a very capable girl.

Holding the same milk tea as Rita's, Xu Qi smiled.

"We've probably already passed the stage where we need sweet words to enhance our feelings for each other, haven't we?"

"But I still can't help telling you."

Sometimes, what you say isn't as useful as what you do.

Rita blushed!

Xu Qi moved even closer to Rita's body.

"Since the little maid is worried that I will forget you, then I can only use my body to let you confirm whether I will forget you or not."

Rita lowered her head, completely unaware of how alluring her flushed cheeks looked.

"Ellie... is still in the office, it's not convenient for her..."

"Indeed... how's the bathroom?"

Rita blushed even more and turned away shyly.

"Are you already thinking about these things in the middle of the day?"

"Because when I think about how, in many places I can't see, there's always someone quietly taking care of all the potential troubles for me, and comforting the hearts of many people I don't even notice..."

The thought of this makes me want to be good to her, to reward her, and to let her feel more of my love for her.

Rita finally smiled.

She glanced at Xu Qi with a charming smile and teased, "You don't really want to reward her, you just want to reward yourself, don't you..."

The large hand that had been caressing Rita's slender waist slowly moved downwards.

"Miss Maid, could you please do me this favor?"

She bit her lip lightly and whispered, in a voice barely louder than a mosquito's buzz, "Don't do it again next time..."