Shen Qingqing suddenly stopped.
Fu Jingshu paused, his gaze landing on her face, focused and intense. He asked in a hoarse voice, "What's wrong?"
Shen Qingqing's eyes flickered for a moment. She suddenly leaned forward, closing the distance between them. He instinctively lowered his gaze to her alluring red lips.
"You made me angry a couple of days ago, and now you want to make up?"
Fu Jingshu asked seriously, "You still haven't forgiven me?"
He paused, about to explain. But before he could speak, she pressed a finger against his lips. Her finger was slender and long. He could have easily brushed it away, but since it was her, he did nothing, simply watching her.
"Don't you know women hold grudges for a long time?"
Her fingertip slowly slid down his jaw, circled his tie knot, and loosened it. He simply lowered his gaze and watched her.
There was a strange indulgence in his demeanor, and he didn't resist at all.
Just then, the one who had ignited the fire suddenly took a step back, bypassed him, and ran to the door in a few strides. She turned back, looking mischievous, and said, "Master Fu, drive carefully. I won't see you off."
With that, she opened the door, went inside, and closed it, all in one fluid motion.
Fu Jingshu stood there stiffly. After an unknown period, he slowly let out a breath, re-tied the loosened tie, glanced at the villa, and turned to get into his car.
Even after getting into the car, the fire within him hadn't subsided, yet his mood was exceptionally good.
...
Shen Qingqing entered the house and saw Chenchen coming down the stairs. He glanced at the door and said, "I saw everything."
She suddenly felt a little awkward. "Chenchen, I..."
"Are you going to become my mommy?"
"...Yes."
After much thought, she still didn't want to lie to the child.
A faint smile appeared on Chenchen's small face. He walked to her side, held her fingertips, and said softly, but with a hint of joy, "Mommy."
Perhaps it was due to his personality, but when this child expressed affection, he was always so reserved, making it difficult to perceive.
However, Shen Qingqing could always catch it immediately. She pulled him into her arms and smiled, "Chenchen, I think you've recovered quite well lately. How about we switch you and Xixi back?"
Chenchen looked at her but didn't say anything.
Shen Qingqing, as if knowing his worries, said, "Don't worry, when your Daddy and I are together, we'll still live with you."
That way, he would have both a Daddy and a Mommy!
Chenchen's little head turned, and his resistance to going home lessened. "I'll listen to Mommy."
"Good boy."
Shen Qingqing truly adored him. She couldn't find another child as sensible and obedient.
However, to return the two children, she needed an opportunity. It wouldn't be possible at the Fu family's residence with so many eyes around. She had initially thought she would have to wait for a chance, but unexpectedly, she found an opportunity the very next day.
She inadvertently overheard a conversation between Lin Mo and Fu Jingshu.
He was preparing to take Xixi to the hospital for the special medicine infusion.
That night, she had intended to buy both of them, but the black market contact said one had already been claimed by someone. After several inquiries, she learned that Fu Jingshu had bought it.
Since it was for the child, she naturally wouldn't compete with him.
Lin Mo glanced at Shen Qingqing, who was sitting on the sofa, and silently marveled that Master Fu was truly smitten now, not hiding anything from her.
After Lin Mo left, Fu Jingshu looked at her. "You'll come with me tomorrow."
Chenchen liked her very much. With her there, Chenchen would surely be at ease.
Shen Qingqing was also worried about the special medicine injection, but she really couldn't go. If she went, she wouldn't be able to carry out the plan to swap the children under Fu Jingshu's watchful eye.
"Tomorrow, I promised Xingyao I'd accompany her to kindergarten for an examination. You know, the child's eyes are inconvenient, and she lacks a sense of security. She wants me to be with her..."
Fu Jingshu remembered that little girl and nodded. "Then go handle your business."
"I'll go see him once he's better."
"Alright."
His gaze remained intense. Shen Qingqing shot him a reproachful glance. "Behave yourself. This is the company, after all. I don't want people to see that we're too close."
"Let them see. I'm not afraid." He wished everyone knew.
"I am!"
Shen Qingqing didn't want to expose their relationship prematurely and stir up gossip.
Fu Jingshu frowned slightly, but seeing her insistence, he didn't say much. "I'll try my best to restrain myself."
Only then was Shen Qingqing satisfied. "Good boy."
Fu Jingshu paused slightly, his ears warming. His gaze became deep and dark, with an undercurrent of heat. "No one's here now. Come here."
"...I still have work. I need to get back to it."
Shen Qingqing knew what this man wanted without even thinking. She slipped away without another word, leaving him alone. He truly had no choice when it came to her.
The next day, Fu Jingshu delegated all company matters to Lin Mo and took the child directly to the hospital.
At the hospital, the doctor first examined the child. He was very weak, not fully recovered from his previous episode. After repeated examinations, the doctor reached a conclusion.
"We can arrange the special medicine infusion now, Master Fu. Please entrust the child to me."
Fu Jingshu looked at Shen Jinxi. "Are you scared?"
Shen Jinxi shook his head bravely. "No, Daddy. Will Aunt Shen come?"
"She has something to do."
Shen Jinxi's gaze dimmed, and his head drooped. Then, he felt a warm, broad hand land on his head, and a deep voice sounded from above.
"You're a brave young man. Don't make Aunt Shen worry."
"Mmm, mmm!" The words "young man" seemed to fill Shen Jinxi with courage. He turned and followed the nurse who came to take him into the injection room.
His little nose twitched, and he looked up at the nurse with a strange gaze.
He smelled a faint, sweet fragrance, and it was exactly the same as the scent on Mommy!
Fu Jingshu waited outside for about half an hour. The doctor emerged from the room. "Master Fu, rest assured, everything is fine. The child will be transferred to a ward for observation, and once there are no adverse reactions, he can go home."
"Mmm, I'll go in and see him."
Fu Jingshu slowly walked towards the door.
Before he could enter, his phone rang. He took it out and saw it was Lin Mo calling. He had to answer. At the same time, a nurse pushed Chenchen out in a wheelchair.
She was taking the child to the ward.
Fu Jingshu glanced at him once and then lowered his gaze, listening to Lin Mo's incessant chatter. Suddenly, he felt as if he had overlooked something. He abruptly looked up at the retreating figure of the nurse disappearing around the corner.
The back view was somewhat familiar.
He put down his phone and strode after her.
Shen Qingqing, disguised as a nurse, pushed the child. After passing the corner, she breathed a sigh of relief, only to hear footsteps behind her. She almost wanted to run immediately, but if she ran now, it would be an admission of guilt.
She could only pretend to be calm. The next moment, a hand landed on her shoulder.
The man's deep, cool voice sounded.
"Turn around."