I insist

Chapter 23: Settled Down

Yu Huailin felt a warmth in her heart as she watched him explain so anxiously.

Regardless of this woman's true identity or why she was hiding here, it must be said that her manners were better than any of the women I had ever met.

She's definitely a smart woman!

"Actually, it's no harm in telling you. Now we're practically in the same boat. As long as it doesn't involve secrets or your safety, there are some things you should know."

Song Miqiu was somewhat embarrassed. "Wait a minute! Let's get this straight! What do you mean by 'in the same boat'? I'm only taking you in temporarily! I never intended to collude with you!"

Although we don't know the person's identity or what he did.

However, the fact that such a commotion had occurred made Song Miqiu realize that the matter behind it was definitely not simple.

At the very least, it's not something she can get involved in.

Yu Huailin didn't respond to her, but continued with his previous topic.

"This person has been following me all the way here. He probably came to find out about my current situation."

"Does that mean this person isn't an absolute enemy?"

Yu Huailin simply shook his head slightly, offering no further explanation.

If I were to reveal it, it would involve my identity, and that would inevitably cause them trouble.

Song Miqiu didn't press the matter further, but she knew that since the other party hadn't arrested the man immediately upon discovering him, or brought people to capture him, it meant there was still a chance for things to calm down.

At least they are not in danger now!

However, the absence of danger does not mean the absence of trouble.

Yu Huailin had clearly thought of this as well, so he couldn't help but remind him.

"I'm afraid your Qiu family won't have a peaceful period of time. If you need my help in any trouble, don't hesitate to ask."

These are things he brought upon himself, and as a man, Yu Huailin naturally has the responsibility to bear them.

Song Miqiu nodded, neither refusing nor accepting.

She had already planned some things. If he had known from the beginning that this man's identity was complicated, they would have kicked him out without hesitation.

But now that they've been together for so long, it's easy for someone to find out.

By then, they really won't be able to explain themselves.

So the only thing we can do now is to help him conceal his identity and hide his whereabouts.

Yu Huailin knew that this intelligent woman must have thought things through, so he didn't say anything more.

Song Miqiu was in a daze when she saw the man approach her bed once again.

What are you trying to do?!

"Don't worry, I have no intention of doing anything to you. I just need a blanket; I'll probably have to stay here tonight."

Song Miqiu's heart, which had finally settled down, was once again on edge.

"You, you, you! What nonsense are you spouting! Who gave you permission to sleep here!"

Yu Huailin found it amusing to see the woman's agitated state.

"I'm sleeping on the floor here, so I won't do anything out of line. After all, there's no guarantee they won't come back. If they find out I'm not here, then all the acting today would have been for nothing."

Upon hearing this, Song Miqiu realized that she had overreacted. If this man were truly a shameless scoundrel, he wouldn't have persisted until now, would he?

Besides, with this face of hers, Yu Huailin probably wouldn't be interested in her.

"Cough! I, of course I know! I was just worried you wouldn't be able to get it!"

After saying that, as if to prove her point, Song Miqiu personally leaned over and took the quilt that she had always laid out on the bed but had never used.

Here you go!

Yu Huailin didn't expose her, and the two of them slept in silence for the night.

However, no one knows whether they can actually fall asleep.

The next morning, Song Miqiu felt that she had just fallen asleep when she was woken up by knocking on the door.

He covered his ears with the blanket, as if that would prevent him from hearing anything.

But whether the person outside was doing it on purpose or not, they actually increased the volume of their knocking.

She sat up abruptly! Yu Huailin, who was tidying the bedding, was startled.

The woman's murderous look was quite incongruous with her wrinkled face.

Yu Huailin couldn't help but imagine what it would look like if this person made such an expression on their own face.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but chuckle softly, but his laughter sounded completely different to Song Miqiu, whose sweet dream had been disturbed.

In an instant! Song Miqiu's gaze fell upon him.

Yu Huailin's body stiffened for a moment. "I, I'll pack. Also, I think I just heard your son calling you from outside. It sounded like something urgent."

Song Miqiu finally realized what her current identity was.

"I understand. You hurry up and get things ready, and I'll tidy up here too."

Yu Huailin didn't speak, but simply quickened his pace.

But Qiu Tianlei outside had no idea what was going on inside; he was still frantically banging on the door.

Seeing the increasingly impatient look on Song Miqiu's face, Yu Huailin put away the bedding he had arranged and went to the door, opening it directly.

Before Qiu Tianlei could even lower his hand, he saw a face he least wanted to see!

"What are you doing here! Who gave you permission to disturb my mother's rest so early in the morning!"

Yu Huailin seemed startled, but quickly raised his head again.

“I didn’t disturb her rest, and I didn’t come here early in the morning. I still remember what you bought me for in the first place, and I’ve caused you so much trouble. Now that I’m a little better, it’s only natural that I have to come and fulfill my duty to repay you.”

It took Qiu Tianlei a while to understand what he meant.

"You! You and my mother!"

For some reason, seeing Qiu Tianlei's shocked expression, as if the sky had fallen, Yu Huailin felt a strange sense of satisfaction.

It seems I've become quite decadent here, actually arguing with someone like that.

Yu Huailin couldn't help but think to himself with a self-deprecating smile, but he didn't show it on his face.

Qiu Tianlei looked at him and saw that he was still timid, but now he seemed to have found some kind of support. Qiu Tianlei felt a shock to his heart.

Even though she was his own mother, how could this man do such a thing?

Fulfilling obligations?

What obligations?

He simply bought this person to take care of his elderly mother and, incidentally, to do some work for his family in order to earn money!

Qiu Tianlei was never one to hide his emotions, so when Song Miqiu heard the conversation getting increasingly absurd and rushed out, she saw a horrified expression on his face.

That damned Yu Huailin! Why did he have to mislead him?!

"Hey! What's up so early in the morning? What brings you here?"

After saying that, Song Miqiu secretly glared at Yu Huailin, but the latter seemed to see it and even gave her a provocative look, which made her quite angry.