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"You understand what I mean, right? With so many women around you, it's hard to guarantee they won't have any ulterior motives. It's like the harem of an ancient emperor, with countless concubines..."

"Ahem! Ahem!" Xu Qi quickly interrupted Eden, scratching her head somewhat awkwardly. "Sister, please stop talking. I... I'm not that ridiculous, am I?"

Eden remained silent, his eyes fixed on Xu Qi.

"Okay, it is indeed a bit absurd."

Eden sighed softly.

“I know you’re unwilling and reluctant, after all, the women around you… are either reasonable or completely stupid.”

At this point, Eden couldn't help but laugh out loud.

The two looked at each other and simultaneously said a name.

"Alicia".

After saying that, Eden smiled so broadly he could hardly stop.

Xu Qi also smiled, but still said some good things about Ai Li.

"Ellie isn't that stupid. She's just simple-minded and doesn't want to think about complicated things. If we're talking about those adorably silly people, we do have two in our company."

What merits does Seed Studio possess to simultaneously have Li Sushang and Su Shana, this pair of hidden dragons and phoenixes?

"Stop joking. In short, if you're not willing to keep a close eye on your woman, then someone else has to do it."

Xu Qi understood. Sister Eden wanted to keep an eye on his woman for him, so this meant...

Eden glanced at Xu Qi.

“I think you can let Mei do it; it would solidify her title as empress.”

Xu Qi immediately said, "No need, no need. She's just a student, how could she have such an ability? Even if we're talking about seniority, she'd still be behind you."

"Oh?" Eden asked, adopting a nonchalant tone, "Behind me?"

"Of course, you are my elder sister. An elder sister is like a mother, so naturally you are the eldest."

Eden smiled with satisfaction.

“I don’t necessarily want to meddle in your private affairs, but since you’ve put it that way, it seems I can’t refuse.”

Heh... If I didn't say it this way, I'm afraid you would be the one to start making trouble first, sister.

However, Xu Qi didn't care; let her sister handle it if she wanted to.

You're already bossing around my woman, and you still only want to be a sister? That doesn't make sense...

So Xu Qi sat closer, put his arm around Eden's slender waist and said, "Now, sister is my queen."

Eden nodded in satisfaction, but then felt something was amiss.

Just as she was about to speak, she realized that Xu Qi had pressed herself against her again. The two of them were very close together, as if they were about to touch each other at any moment.

Eden glanced around in a panic, only to realize...

This isn't her room!

"How did you end up in your room!?"

"Didn't my sister say she wanted to rest? It doesn't matter where she rests."

How can these be the same?!

Oh, but it does seem pretty much the same... After all, even in Eden's room, Xu Qi could still do whatever he wanted!

"Now that you've become Empress, shouldn't you... fulfill your duties as Empress first?"

Eden panicked. A man and a woman alone in a room—Sister? That's just kidding!

"Just now on the balcony, didn't you already... um..."

There was absolutely no way to avoid it; Xu Qi captured her lips and tongue with his mouth.

Just as Xu Qi was about to proceed with the next step, there was a knock at the door. Xu Qi raised an eyebrow—someone coming at this hour, it must be…

So he let Eden go for the time being, got up and walked towards the door. Eden, no longer the elegant man he used to be, wanted to leave, but then he saw his brother's possessive eyes.

A chill ran through her as she realized that she might not be able to leave this room tonight.

The door opened, and Xu Qi was stunned.

After all, he had considered many possibilities, but the one thing he hadn't expected was that it was little Greta standing at the door.

Xu Qi immediately composed himself, patted Greta's head, and asked, "What's wrong, Greta? Is there something you need from your brother so late?"

Greta!?

Inside the room, Eden panicked and quickly found a place to hide.

In any case, we must not let children see bad things.

“I came to find Eden’s mother, but she’s not in her room. Sister Alicia told me to come and look for Brother Xu Qi here.”

The child's voice was soft and innocent, making one want to let go of all evil thoughts.

"Looking for Mother Eden..." Xu Qi glanced into the room, then smiled and said, "Just tell me, Gretchen. It's the same if you need anything from me."

Greta's eyes lit up.

"Really?"

Of course!

"The school is holding a parent-teacher conference next week."

Xu Qi was taken aback, then chuckled – that’s right, isn’t it true that Gretchen is in this stage where parent-teacher conferences are held frequently?

"Are there any requirements for the parent-teacher meeting?"

“They said both Mom and Dad are going, but I…” A hint of disappointment flickered in little Greta’s eyes, which made Xu Qi’s heart ache, and she quickly squatted down.

"Okay, okay, I got it. I'll be Gretchen's dad at the parent-teacher conference next week. Um... Eden's mom will still be Gretchen's mom, okay?"

Greta's eyes lit up! The child's eyes were full of anticipation and excitement, which melted Xu Qi's heart.

Meanwhile, Eden was also standing not far away where Gretchen couldn't see him. Seeing how much Xu Qi doted on Gretchen, a gentle look appeared in his eyes.

"But I wish Eden's mother wasn't my mother."

"Ugh?"

Xu Qi and Eden were both taken aback.

"Why...why is this happening?"

"Because the monthly exam just finished, the results will definitely be shared at the parent-teacher conference. I deliberately didn't show Eden's mom my math test paper, which showed that I failed. If the teacher brings it up at the parent-teacher conference, I'm doomed."

……

An unusual silence fell at the doorway. Seeing Greta's slightly frightened expression, Xu Qi forced a smile and turned to look to the side.

There, Eden's face was expressionless, as if possessed by a demon...

Greta, I don't know if you'll be in trouble at the parent-teacher conference, but you're probably already in trouble now.

768. The adorable and silly little Airi

Alicia, who was livestreaming from her room, suddenly heard some noises outside. Out of curiosity, she took off her headphones and opened the door, only to hear noises coming from the living room...

"I!...I'll teach you to lie! I'll teach you to lie! Huh!? Your parents sent you to live with me just so you could learn how to lie!?"

The angry voice, accompanied by a few "smack" sounds, made little Ellie instinctively cover her bottom—after all, it was definitely a child being spanked.

Ellie quickly peeked out, and sure enough...

In the living room, Eden pinned little Greta down on his lap and gave her a good spanking!

Judging from her expression, I knew my best friend was really angry today.

Xu Qi stood aside. Normally, he would have stepped forward to dissuade him long ago, but today he crossed his arms and showed no intention of going forward.

Ellie couldn't help but lean closer and ask, "What... what happened?"

Xu Qi glanced at Ai Li and couldn't help but shake his head.

"Little Grey failed her math test and lied to Eden. She's getting a scolding now."

"Oh..." Ellie suddenly realized, "Aren't you going to go and stop them?"

“Stop? This time it’s different. Gretchen made a mistake, and it’s only right that she should be punished for her mistakes. Lying is not a good habit.”

Ellie looked at Xu Qi with a teasing expression.

"You're a good father."

"Do you really think I spoil my kid rotten?" Xu Qi rolled her eyes.

In the living room, Eden finally finished lecturing Gretchen. As he got up to leave, he added, "You better reflect on your actions!"

After saying that, he went into Xu Qi's room with a look of lingering anger, and then slammed the door shut behind him.

"boom!"

This sound startled Xu Qi and Alicia.

"Oh my... that was terrifying. Eden's reaction just now was really scary. How could so many problems arise just from discussing a parent-teacher meeting?"

The question you asked is one that Greta is also eager to know the answer to.

Xu Qi walked over and saw Greta lying on the sofa, sobbing softly.

The pajamas and shorts were pulled down, and Greta's bare bottom was bruised and red.

This is a real fight...

Xu Qi shook his head as he helped Greta put her pants back on.

At this moment, Mei also heard the commotion in the living room and ran out. Airi was explaining to her what had happened, and Xu Qi hugged Gretchen tightly.

"Waaaaah! Waaaah!...Xu Qi...brother..."

The sobbing was intermittent. Gretchen wiped away her tears and cried again, leaning on Xu Qi's shoulder. She was crying very sadly.

At that moment, Mei and Airi also came over, and the two girls gently stroked Gretsch's back, giving the child a little comfort.

"Does it hurt?"

"pain……"

Do you know why your Eden mother hit you?

Greta didn't answer, she continued to cry.

Mei felt sorry for him and wanted to say something to comfort him, but Xu Qi stopped her with a look.

Hardening his heart, Xu Qi pulled Greta aside, gazed at her quietly, and asked again, "Do you know why Mother Eden hit you?"

"Because I lied..."

Xu Qi nodded.

“Not doing well on a test is a matter of ability, not a mistake. But if someone lies, that's a matter of character, Gretchen. Do you want to be a bad child?”

The crying gradually subsided. Greta didn't dare look Xu Qi in the eyes, but still shook her head.

Allie felt a pang of heartache seeing this, so she sat down next to Greta and took the child into her arms.

"No matter what your Eden mother thinks, as long as Gretchen grows up healthy and becomes an upright person, that's enough for me."

As for what Gretsch wants to do, what she is willing to do, and how she should proceed in the future, those are questions that Gretsch herself should consider.

But concealing one's grades and lying to Eden's mother about passing the exam... do you think such behavior can be considered honest?

Greta's mouth twisted into a smirk, and as she shook her head, she dared not look at Xu Qi any longer.

Mei watched from the side, smiled with satisfaction, and patted Xu Qi on the shoulder again.

She knew that Little Greta wouldn't be able to handle Xu Qi's earnest words, because she would feel that she had disappointed him.

Xu Qi possesses a certain quality that makes everyone reluctant to disappoint him.

"Say no more. Gretchen already knows she was wrong."