We moved to Golden Courtyard

But the hotel...

Theresa glanced hesitantly at Xu Qi, and with just that one glance, Xu Qi knew—there was hope!

"You can sleep with Gretchen tonight. Her room is big, and they can even add another bed. I think Gretchen really likes you, and you wouldn't have the heart to refuse her, would you?"

Theresa, satisfied, looked up and said with a smug air, "Well... there's nothing I can do about it. But it's only because of Gretsch! It's... not because of you!"

Kevin glanced at Xu Qi—you're really something...

Xu Qi winked back – how could he not know what the little girl was thinking?

What are you doing?

"Hmm? Ah~~ nothing, nothing, we were just saying, welcome, Ms. Theresa."

83. Not Ellie!

In the evening, to celebrate Theresa's visit, Brother Jie specially brought out his signature dishes from when he was the head chef at a Michelin three-star restaurant.

Even the most socially awkward person would be unable to resist rushing to the table to taste such delicious food.

But for everyone in the Golden Garden... once you're on the dinner table, getting off isn't so easy. Mei knows this all too well.

With Alicia around, how could he possibly miss such a good opportunity to get close to a beautiful girl?

It has to be said, she really knows how to build rapport with people. In just one meal, she was already hugging Theresa and kneading her as she pleased... all while saying something.

"Hmm? Where's that soft, fluffy girl?~~"

That's wonderful... I also want to hold Theresa and knead her as I please...

Of course, Xu Qi only thought about it, after all, when he expressed this intention, he saw Theresa's sparkling little tiger teeth.

I'll bite you to death, you believe me?!

letter.

……

As night fell, after experiencing so much during the day, no one had the energy to continue partying, so everyone went to bed early.

At least when Xu Qi returned to his room, he saw the cat crawling into his sleeping bag.

"You don't seem to mind at all that this is the sleeping bag I used to sleep in..."

"What's there to mind? You can't just not wash it, can you? I can already smell the laundry detergent."

That's true, and Mei even helped wash it...

Do you want me to zip it up for you?

Pado nodded frantically.

It really is just like a cat.

Xu Qi stepped forward to help pull up the sleeping bag, and even patted Paddy's little head.

"Hey! Stop touching it, big brother, it'll stunt your growth."

"Huh? You're not hoping to have a second growth spurt, are you?"

"People must have dreams!"

I think it's cats that need to have dreams...

Finally, Xu Qi patted Pado's head and said, "I'm going out for a bit. You go to sleep first."

"Oh...don't do anything weird to me tonight, boss."

"Okay, I'll take you in when I get back."

"Waaaaah, what you said is so fucking hurtful..."

What abstract answers!

Xu Qi didn't know what he was thinking; he just wandered aimlessly and inexplicably walked to the balcony. His mind was filled with memories of last night here, with Ai Li…

Actually, he doesn't have any particularly urgent needs right now, since he already vented his frustrations on Mei during the day.

But... the girl made an appointment to be here last night, he can't just break his promise, can he?

I'll hug and pet her later, then coax her back to sleep. Alicia may seem difficult, but she's actually quite easy to please.

Before long, Xu Qi saw a pink figure appear in his field of vision.

Because it was night, I could only make out a rough outline by the dim moonlight, but... who else could it be but Airi? Only Airi in the villa would dress so pink.

Instead of going to the balcony, the other person went straight to the kitchen...

Huh? What does that mean?

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As night fell, Fu Hua had finished her evening basic training, taken a shower, and was preparing to go to sleep when she found Sakura sitting on the edge of the bed, looking somewhat absent-minded.

"What's wrong, Sakura?"

"Hmm? Ah... It's nothing, I was just thinking about something."

"Really?" Fu Hua noticed that Ying's gaze was somewhat evasive.

During the day, you could hear her muttering something—"I was just saying... I didn't expect him to actually do it? What kind of human peach blossom is this..."

But I must say, Sakura's slightly furrowed brows are really beautiful.

As the saying goes, "Two arched eyebrows, seemingly frowning yet not frowning, like wisps of smoke; a pair of eyes, seemingly joyful yet not joyful, brimming with affection." This means that Sakura didn't have anyone she liked, so she could only appreciate the first half of the poem.

She truly embodies the Eastern woman's pursuit of beauty—bright red lips, delicate eyebrows, sparkling white teeth, and a stunningly beautiful appearance. Her gentle demeanor and charming speech exude grace and tranquility.

It is a pure kind of beauty.

Especially now that Sakura has just come out of the bath, with a towel wrapped around her head, she even has a kind of married woman's beauty.

Sometimes Fu Hua would feel a little envious. After all, it was one thing to be beautiful, but to have such a charming and outstanding figure was just too much.

"But what are you staring at me for?"

"Look at the beauty."

Sakura covered her mouth and smiled, waving her hand and saying, "Spending so much time with Xu Qi, you've picked up his bad habits too, haven't you? You're a girl, not a boy."

“I’m just telling the truth,” Fu Hua said, crossing her arms and leaning against the wall. “Besides, Xu Qi often compliments your beauty, and I’ve never seen you unhappy about it.”

Sakura pursed her lips and fell into deep thought for a moment.

At the company, if anyone flatters her or says she's pretty, that person will be called in by HR the next day.

It's not that I dislike it, it's just that Sakura really doesn't like it...

It's like all that hard work I've put in at the company, all that climbing in society, has been summed up in a casual remark—"She's really pretty."

And then they just brushed it off?

That doesn't make sense—we have to teach him a lesson.

But Xu Qi... didn't seem to think there was anything wrong with it, and sometimes even thought of saying, like Alicia, "Praise me more, okay?"

Why is that?

Perhaps it was because they knew Xu Qi too well, knowing how pure and sincere this young man was at heart.

Or perhaps... it's because of something else.

"I'm going out for a bit, you go to sleep first."

"Ah."

Wearing her pajamas, Sakura no longer possessed her usual capable demeanor; instead, she appeared even more gentle and graceful. Perhaps it was because she was on vacation, and also because work hadn't been too tiring lately…

Sakura walked all the way to the kitchen without turning on the lights, because even in the dim light, it was still easy to see things clearly.

She poured herself a glass of water, then suddenly glanced behind her—someone was there?

Who?

There could be no outsiders in this villa, so who could it be? The footsteps were very light, and the person who came was obviously not trying to hide it. They just subconsciously lightened their footsteps because they were approaching from behind.

I recognized the voice; it was Xu Qi.

A smile played on Sakura's lips; she knew—he was definitely planning some kind of joke on her.

The thought crossed her mind, but Sakura pretended not to notice until the presence was very close behind her. Just as she was about to turn around and expose Xu Qi's little scheme, however...

"Changing locations is fine, isn't it? You're really not being honest, Ellie."

Xu Qi's aura almost enveloped her. Ying felt his large hand on her waist, and the heat made her face turn red instantly.

Her breath was right next to her ear, and at the same time, Sakura realized—Xu Qi mistook me for Ai Li!

What should I do? If I speak up now, won't I give myself away?

Just as Ying hesitated, Xu Qi had already made his next move, suddenly moving his hands up and grabbing her.

A strange tingling sensation made Sakura instinctively cover her mouth.

What does this feel like?

So this is what Airi and Mei experience every day?

84. Sakura: I want to understand you, Xu Qi

28 years old is a very interesting age. If it is said that one is like a wolf at thirty and a tiger at forty, then what about the age of approaching thirty?

Sakura... happened to be at such an awkward and frustrating moment.

Sakura, who had never been in a relationship, had no idea that when a man you don't resist, or even admire and like, wants to have physical intimacy with you...

The pleasure she experienced during this process was something that a woman her age simply couldn't resist.

The simplest of contacts almost made Sakura fall for him.

Fortunately... Sakura's remaining rationality was telling her—this is wrong, you must end this misunderstanding as soon as possible.

Xu Qi, who thought he was holding Ai Li, was also puzzled—the scent was wrong…why was it a faint cherry blossom scent? And it felt so familiar…

The feel is off too...

No...wait! Something's not right!

The woman in his arms was at least a forehead taller than Ellie!

No wonder she looks taller from behind.

who is it?

It's definitely long pink hair... Oh no!

Xu Qi suddenly released the woman in his arms! His mouth was half-open as he stammered, "Ying?"

The woman trembled and slowly turned around, revealing a beautiful face that was completely different from Ellie's, yet each had its own unique charm.

Sakura's expression was strange, slightly flushed, not obvious in the darkness, but it was hard to tell... was it anger, guilt, or... pleasure...?

It was so complicated that even Xu Qi's heart was filled with turmoil at the sight of it.

"Huh? Where's Xu Qi? Isn't she on the balcony?"

Suddenly, Ai Li's voice rang out in the living room outside the kitchen, and Xu Qi's expression changed! Actually, he didn't need to panic, but he couldn't help but change color because he had just hugged the wrong person!

Even Sakura is one of them.

Almost instinctively, she stepped forward, pulled Xu Qi down to a squatting position, and made a shushing gesture.

The two huddled together nervously, so much so that they didn't even notice how close their bodies were pressed together.

"Huh? He must have fallen asleep... Honestly, I even sneaked out here... Idiot Xu Qi! I won't let him touch me next time."

In the kitchen, Xu Qi raised an eyebrow—this girl's got quite the drama...

Once the sound had faded into the distance, the two of them breathed a sigh of relief.

But what followed was an even more awkward silence—why were they hiding? Had they really done something shameful in the kitchen?

The two remained crouched close together, not daring to lift their heads even slightly.