We moved to Golden Courtyard

660. Mei: Huh? I'm pregnant!

For the rest of the afternoon, Ellie felt that Rita, who was sitting next to her, was acting a little strange. Not only were her cheeks flushed, but her whole demeanor seemed much more radiant.

Like...

Ellie's expression changed!

Where is it?

"Huh? Where is what?"

Ellie lowered her voice and gritted her teeth, saying, "Rita! I've been in Xu Qi's office all noon and haven't seen you come back! Where have you been?"

Ah...you're as perceptive as ever, little Ellie. Rita's smile was no longer elegant, but slightly awkward. She...she wasn't feeling well either, you know.

In the bathroom stall, being played with like that by Xu Qi...

Rita felt she had secured the moral high ground and explained earnestly.

"Ellie, do you think I'm happy?"

Ellie squinted and nodded, saying, "Yes, I can't imagine your happiness."

"I... well, just don't ask anymore."

"Why?" Ellie asked, clearly dissatisfied. "You won't let me come along—no, I mean, you won't tell me what happened at noon, but you should at least tell me where you went, right?"

“Because…” Rita quickly came up with a solution, “because it’s not suitable for children.”

Ah, that explanation seems even worse.

"Rita!!"

So, Xu Qi was still sitting in the office that afternoon, with Bronya's schedule in his hands. To be honest, isn't scheduling usually the job of a secretary?

So how come it's fallen on my head now?

I'm a male secretary, right...? It seems I was indeed sexually harassed by the CEO.

Then, halfway through the schedule, Ellie burst in.

"What's wrong, Ellie?"

As soon as he entered the office, he locked the door, and then, to Xu Qi's astonishment, pushed him and his swivel chair back and sat down facing Xu Qi.

"Ellie?"

"Were you eating alone with Rita at lunchtime?!"

Oh no...

"where is it?"

I was really embarrassed to say "bathroom" out loud... so I gave a joking answer.

"In the office?"

Ellie replied with a grin, "You're asking me, right?"

"Hahaha..."

"Today I'm going to learn from Mei and rape you!"

Xu Qi looked on with suspicion—Aili on me? Really? Not for a moment did she feel sad about Rita's defeat, and the one who rushed to the battlefield was—Ailisia!

You're here to deliver it, right?

So in the afternoon, Xu Qi enjoyed himself with Xiao Aili in his office.

On the sofa, on the desk, it's unclear who benefited whom.

……

Back in the courtyard that evening, Mei suddenly beckoned Xu Qi to come to her room—what did this mean? Not a moment's sadness for Airi's defeat, but immediately rushing to the scene…

Raiden Mei!

Well, it turns out that Xu Qi was overthinking it.

Because Mei's first words were—"Delta seems preoccupied lately, is something wrong?"

Even Mei noticed...

To be honest, it's no exaggeration to say that Mei is the empress. The mental state of the other 'concubines' is quite telling. Is this what the new humans are like?

So he half-embraced Mei and sat on the bed, telling her everything that had happened that day.

"Luckily, Rita is here."

Yes, that's what I think too.

"However, Delta's situation is quite difficult to handle. Ultimately, it's because she doesn't treat Golden Courtyard as her own home, but that's also normal."

Eden told me before that not everyone is suited to living in the Golden Courtyard.

“I know… like Bronya, she always lives in her own room, and occasionally moves in with everyone on holidays, which is fine.”

Everyone has the right to make their own choices, and that's a good thing.

However, Xu Qi is ultimately a man, and his perspective is somewhat different from that of a girl.

Mei immediately rolled her eyes at him.

"You think everyone is like you? That they can be so casual? In your mind, it's good that Delta can make her own choices. But what about Delta?"

That girl actually had a little bit of inferiority complex inside…

Even Rita hadn't noticed, and Xu Qi was even more astonished, saying, "Delta? Inferiority complex? Really? I couldn't tell at all..."

"Actually... I can understand her quite well. In the beginning, I often had the same thought—do I really deserve to stay by your side?"

After all, I don't think I can offer you much help, whether in work or in life. I'm still a student, and you have to take care of me in many ways!

In terms of status, it's an unequal relationship... It wasn't a problem when you were still in university, but since you started working, this feeling has become increasingly strong.

Xu Qi knew that Mei had once had this idea.

Xu Qi kissed the girl's cheek tenderly and asked, "And then what happened?"

"That rainy night, you chased after me without hesitation, held me in your arms, and said so many things that made me reluctant to leave. Then I understood."

We're certainly not acting out a melodramatic soap opera; life isn't just about romance. But... if you deny your own worth from the very beginning, that's an insult to yourself.

It might not be appropriate for me to say this, but I truly believe that two people who love each other can simply do their best and contribute everything they have.

Love isn't everything, but it's truly regrettable to be unable to even acknowledge one's own worth and strive for it.

really……

Mei is such an outstanding girl that even she herself feels ashamed of herself.

Holding his beloved wife tightly in his arms, Xu Qi once again felt that being able to fall in love with a girl like Mei was truly the happiest thing in the world.

"So you're talking about Delta..."

"Yeah. Just like I was back then, but the other way around. Perhaps for Delta, the only thing she feels she can do to help you is through work."

The more a person lacks something, the more they care about it—I don't know Delta's past, but I can sense that she lacked love from her family, so she must value this aspect of life very much!

After spending some time in the Golden Courtyard, she probably felt like she was a complete failure in life, except for work, which is why... she was so restless.

Of course, there are some things Mei didn't say, such as the fact that Eden's presence can really put pressure on people.

Before Eden, even the proudest person must bow their head.

However, Eden's existence is also like an obstacle; if one cannot overcome it, it means that one and Xu Qi are ultimately destined to be apart.

"Then... what should I do? Should I do the same thing I did to you?"

"No! Those are my memories alone. You're not allowed to do anything like that to other girls."

Hmm... Could it be done for my little sister? After all, Fu Hua was someone Xu Qi chased after and won back on a rainy night.

Of course, Xu Qi wouldn't be so foolish as to say it out loud.

"Huh? I've got it!"

661. So this is why you unlocked it a second time!?

"Got it?"

"Have it!"

"How many months?"

Mei was stunned for a moment, then slapped Xu Qi's chest in embarrassment and annoyance.

"Don't interrupt! We're talking about serious matters."

Xu Qi smiled and hugged Mei into his arms, then reached out and rubbed Mei's tummy. Her abdomen was perfect, without a single ounce of fat, showing the most beautiful and moving curves.

But unfortunately... if it were a bit more protruding, it would have lasted at least two months.

"Go on, I'm listening."

As a result, Mei seemed to lose interest in continuing the conversation, staring blankly at Xu Qi's large hand stroking her belly.

If... there is a life growing inside right now, what a blissful scene that would be!

I want to have a child with Xu Qi and form a complete family with him.

Mom won't leave, and Dad won't go to jail.

Mei said Delta lacked the kind of love that comes from family, but what about herself? It is precisely because they share the same plight that they can empathize with each other.

"Xu Qi, I heard that women get very fat after pregnancy and childbirth, and then I won't look good... Will you dislike me then?"

Will it?

Seeing that Xu Qi did not give a direct answer, Mei immediately became unhappy.

How do I know if you can or can't?

Xu Qi grinned and stopped teasing his little Mei, saying, "I think... I probably will never dislike Mei in my entire life."

The words carried a heavy weight.

But for the two of them, it felt like it was perfectly natural.

Leaning on Xu Qi's shoulder, Mei saw the ring on her finger that shone brilliantly under the light—was it beautiful? Absolutely.

But it's not just about aesthetics; it's also a symbol.

"husband……"

Xu Qi stiffened. Often, he only needed a change in address to know what Mei was about to do...

Especially in her room, especially on her bed.

"Um... Mei, you still haven't told me what that method you had before was."

Xu Qi attempted to make a final stand.

But Mei's lips had already landed below his Adam's apple, and with a gentle lick of her tongue, Xu Qi felt a sudden coolness on his neck.

Then, Mei gently pecked him, her warm lips pressing against his skin, and her slightly astringent expression... all of this was telling Xu Qi one thing.

He can't escape tonight.

Slender fingers parted Xu Qi's clothes; it's not only men who enjoy peeling off a woman's clothes piece by piece.

If she likes you enough, then the same applies to girls.

"Mea Yi..."

Mei remained silent, just as Xu Qi usually did when he harassed other girls, continuing to harass him. In this round dominated by Mei, he subconsciously forgot to resist.

He just wanted to enjoy his wife's service a little longer.

Mei's lips traveled up Xu Qi's neck, past his chin, and down his jawline, finally landing on his lips.

She...she's so good at...