Chapter 35

"However, I feel like you treat me like a tigress."

Lu Qian muttered to herself, feeling a bit resentful and aggrieved. She had always outright refused other men who wanted to come over for dinner, even refusing to let them step into her home. Now, after inviting this young man so many times, he had finally agreed. The contrast in her feelings was immense, but it also proved that she had not misjudged him in the game.

Suppressing her slight excitement, Lu Qian took out her phone and smiled, saying, "I'll call Mama Zhang to make some good food."

"Really, there's no need to go to so much trouble. I prefer things to be casual. If you do this, I might really hesitate to come over again," Xu Jianxing said with a wry smile.

"Alright then," Lu Qian reluctantly gave up her idea.

As they walked halfway, Xu Jianxing seemed to remember something and said a bit awkwardly, "I think this is my first time coming over. Should I buy a gift for Xiaotingting?"

"Look at you. You just said you wanted to be casual, and now you're being formal again. Besides, Xiaotingting has so many toys that they fill up an entire room. Even if you buy her something, she'll probably throw it aside soon. What's the difference whether you buy a gift or not? Besides, there's nowhere around here to buy gifts. We can do it next time," Lu Qian said, considering Xu Jianxing's feelings.

"Alright," Xu Jianxing smiled helplessly.

After a short while, the two arrived at Lu Qian's 19th villa. The two-story villa had a light yellow exterior and an elegant design, covering an area of over 1,500 square meters, including the private garden.

Upon entering, Xu Jianxing couldn't help but be moved by the surroundings. Dozens of large trees with lush branches and leaves, various delicate flowers in full bloom, emitting a faint fragrance, and a small pavilion by a gentle stream, all added to the beauty of the garden.

Seeing Xu Jianxing's expression, Lu Qian felt a bit smug, like a little girl showing off her treasures. "There's a swimming pool facing the sea at the back of the villa. And I have a private farm in Australia, where the scenery is truly beautiful. I plan to take Xiaotingting there soon. Do you want to go with Wan'er?"

"Me?" Xu Jianxing smiled. "I'll see how it goes."

"What do you mean, 'see how it goes'? You don't have a job right now," Lu Qian muttered a bit discontentedly, but she smiled and said, "Alright, if you decide to go, just let Wan'er know. I can have someone arrange your visa in advance."

"Sure," Xu Jianxing smiled.

At that moment, Feng Lina came out of the villa and was slightly surprised to see Xu Jianxing. According to her knowledge, Lu Qian had never brought a man to this villa before. But after thinking about what happened on the yacht, she found it normal. She greeted him with a smile, "Mr. Xu, hello."

"You too," Xu Jianxing nodded with a smile. He wasn't too surprised that Feng Lina, as Lu Qian's bodyguard, hadn't gone running with her, as the security in this area of Yunhai City was the best, with plainclothes police almost everywhere. The people here were not ordinary.

Following Feng Lina, a six or seven-year-old girl came out. She was adorable, with a delicate face. Seeing Xu Jianxing, her big, innocent eyes blinked, and she took a few steps forward, tilting her head and asked in a sweet, familiar voice, "Uncle, I'm Lu Xiaotingting. Are you one of my mom's subordinates?"

"Um!" Xu Jianxing was taken aback, not knowing why she would ask that. He squatted down and smiled, "I'm Xu Jianxing. You can call me Uncle Xu. I'm not your mom's subordinate, but her friend."

"Oh," Lu Xiaotingting's eyes lit up. "Then Uncle, do you know my dad? Mom said he went to a faraway place and won't be back for a long time."

"Ah," Xu Jianxing laughed bitterly. "I don't know your dad."

Lu Xiaotingting pouted a bit disappointedly, then seemed to remember something and said hopefully, "How about you be my dad? He never comes to see me or pick me up from school. Many kids laugh at me, saying I don't have a dad. I hate them so much."

Hearing this, Xu Jianxing was speechless, not knowing how to respond. Lu Qian felt a bit sad and annoyed, saying, "Xiaotingting, I've told you many times that your dad is on a business trip. Don't ask every person you see if they know him."

"But, but Mom, I want a dad. He can play with me and pick me up from school," Lu Xiaotingting said with tears in her eyes.

Faced with her daughter's words, Lu Qian didn't know how to respond. Although she knew her daughter would eventually understand, she still wanted to prolong this time as much as possible.

Seeing this, Xu Jianxing sighed deeply and picked up Lu Xiaotingting, saying, "Alright, Xiaotingting, I'll be your godfather. But you should ask your mom if she agrees."

Hearing this, Lu Xiaotingting's eyes lit up, and she looked at Lu Qian hopefully, "Mom, can I?"

"Whatever," Lu Qian said with a hint of dissatisfaction, but she felt a bit happy inside. Deep down, she had a small regret that Xu Jianxing didn't say he would be her dad.

"Wow, I have a dad now, that's so great," Lu Xiaotingting cheered, giving Xu Jianxing a kiss on the cheek. To her innocent heart, a godfather was the same as a dad.

Then, Lu Xiaotingting broke free from Xu Jianxing's arms, stood on the ground, and pulled his hand, saying, "Dad, there are many fun toys in my room. Let's go play."

"Let's go play," Xu Jianxing felt like crying, but he couldn't say much to such an innocent child. He could only let Lu Xiaotingting lead him away, giving Lu Qian a wry smile before leaving.

This made Lu Qian laugh involuntarily. When Xu Jianxing and Lu Xiaotingting were completely out of sight, Feng Lina said thoughtfully, "Boss Lu, Mr. Xu is a good person and capable. If you really have feelings for him, you should consider it."

"Consider it?" Lu Qian's cheeks turned slightly red, and she sighed. "We're not a good match. By the way, ask Mama Zhang to prepare a few more dishes."

Saying this, Lu Qian walked into the villa, leaving Feng Lina to shake her head helplessly. Although she noticed the subtle chemistry between them, she wouldn't say more. After all, she was just an employee, and it wasn't her place to meddle in her boss's affairs.

Lu Qian entered the villa and came to Lu Xiaotingting's room. She saw her daughter directing Xu Jianxing to play with building blocks. Seeing Xu Jianxing's slightly awkward expression, Lu Qian couldn't help but giggle.

Hearing the laughter, Lu Xiaotingting's eyes lit up, and she said excitedly, "Mom, come play with Dad and me."

Although the word "Dad" made Lu Qian a bit shy, seeing her daughter's happy face, she nodded and said, "Alright."

After playing for a while, Lu Xiaotingting seemed to remember something and looked at Lu Qian innocently, "Mom, can you and Dad make me a little brother? He can play with me when you're busy at work."

"Ha!" Xu Jianxing burst out laughing, while Lu Qian blushed and said, "Xiaotingting, what are you talking about? What do you mean by 'make'?"

"Mom, I'm not making it up," Lu Xiaotingting said, feeling wronged. "My friend Yangyang told me her little brother was made by her parents. I even asked my teacher, and she confirmed it."

"Haha," hearing this, Xu Jianxing could imagine the "cute" expression of the teacher at that time, and he couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Even Lu Qian, though a bit embarrassed, couldn't help but giggle. This made Lu Xiaotingting a bit confused, and she asked curiously, "Dad, Mom, what are you laughing about?"

"We're laughing because you're so cute," Xu Jianxing said, patting Lu Xiaotingting's hair and chuckling.

Lu Qian, afraid that Lu Xiaotingting would ask more embarrassing questions, said she was going to the kitchen and quickly left.

Xu Jianxing played with Lu Xiaotingting for about 20 minutes. Then, Lu Qian called out, "You two, stop playing and go wash your hands. It's time to eat."

"Okay, Mom," Lu Xiaotingting stood up obediently and pulled Xu Jianxing's hand, saying, "Dad, let's go wash our hands quickly, or Mom will spank us."

"Haha, okay, okay," Xu Jianxing laughed, giving Lu Qian a teasing look and wiggling his hips before going to the bathroom.

This made Lu Qian's face turn red, and she couldn't help but scold, "You little rascal."

She felt the light and easy feeling from the game return, and with a bit of happiness, she walked to the dining room. Although it was Xu Jianxing's first time at her house, she was confident that with her daughter around, he wouldn't get lost.

Sure enough, not long after, Xu Jianxing carried Lu Xiaotingting over, placed her next to Lu Qian, and sat down beside her. Looking at the abundant dishes on the table, Xu Jianxing smiled, "Why so much trouble?"

"It's fine, it didn't take much effort," Lu Qian smiled.

At this moment, Lu Xiaotingting looked at Xu Jianxing pitifully and said, "Dad, can we go to the amusement park later? Mom said she would take me, but she always says she's too busy."

"Sure, even if your mom doesn't go, I'll take you," Xu Jianxing agreed with a smile. Although he was eager to level up, he didn't mind spending a day with this cute little girl, and he couldn't bear to refuse her.

"Yay, Dad is the best. Dad, you have to tell me stories and sleep with me tonight," Lu Xiaotingting cheered, then turned to Lu Qian, "Mom, I want you to too. You haven't slept with me for a long time."

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