He Called Grandpa Black Belly
"…"
Qiaoqiao slowly let go of his arm, as if she had lost something. "Oh … I see …"
Ling Yu held back his laughter and pretended to be deep as he said, "Miss Qiao, I feel that there's something wrong with you today. No matter how busy you are, you shouldn't let those who care about you worry. No matter what you do, you should know your limits."
Every word that Ling Yu said was reasonable, just like the guidance of an elder.
Qiao Qiao felt even more guilty after hearing this.
She just came back a little late. She didn't expect that there would be so many twists and turns. He Shaochen's hurt eyes kept flashing in her mind, making her even more upset.
After taking a shower, Qiao Qiao carefully walked to the door of the study. She peeked through the crack of the door and peeked inside quietly.
He Shaochen was still reading the documents.
Under the light, every line of his deep and handsome silhouette was incomparably elegant. However, his eyebrows were slightly furrowed, bringing with them a faint trace of worry.
Qiao Qiao's eyes flashed and she turned to go downstairs.
As soon as she left, He Shaochen's eyes, which had stopped on the documents, quickly turned to the door. He seemed to be thinking about something. After thinking for a while, he continued to read the documents.
Qiao Qiao returned with a glass of milk in her hand.
She knocked on the door and waited for a response.
"Come in."
His tone was slightly cold.
Qiao Qiao walked in nervously and smiled awkwardly. "I made you a cup of milk. It's good for your sleep."
"Okay, put it here."
For a moment, there was only the sound of flipping through documents in the room.
Qiao Qiao put the milk on the table and stole a glance at He Shaochen. She saw him looking down at the documents with a slightly serious face. His meticulous and elite look was very pleasing to the eye.
She plucked up her courage and wanted to apologize again. However, just as she opened her mouth, He Shaochen turned to look at her. His dark eyes were deep and mesmerizing, but with a hint of alienation. "Is there anything else?"
The words that were about to come out of his mouth were swallowed back down.
"It's … getting late, haha."
Qiao Qiao tried to find a topic to talk about, but it didn't work.
"If you're tired, go to sleep first. I'll wait for a while." He Shaochen's tone was indifferent.
Of course, Qiao Qiao wouldn't go to bed. If it weren't for picking her up, He Shaochen wouldn't be busy with official business so late at night.
Even if she were to lie in bed now, she would definitely be unable to fall asleep because of her guilty conscience.
Her gaze fell on the bookshelf at the side and she asked softly, "Can I read here?"
He Shaochen looked up at her.
Qiao Qiao quickly added, "I'll be careful not to disturb you, okay?"
"Aren't you sleepy?" he asked.
Qiao Qiao quickly shook her head. "No, I'm not sleepy yet."
"Whatever."
"Yes, thank you."
Qiao Qiao heaved a sigh of relief. She was really afraid that He Shaochen would chase her back to the bedroom to sleep.
Qiao Qiao picked up the mystery novel that she hadn't finished the previous time. Previously, she had enjoyed reading it, but today, she couldn't take in a single word. All her attention was on He Shaochen.
She wanted to apologize, but when she looked into his eyes, she really couldn't muster up the courage.
It had been a long time since she had such a depressing feeling when she was with He Shaochen.
It wasn't because she was afraid of him.
It was just that Qiao Qiao was amenable to coaxing and not coercion. Since he said that he wasn't angry and didn't blame her, not only did she not feel relieved, but she also felt even more guilty.
If she had known earlier, she would have called him to tell him that she was safe …
Qiao Qiao thought gloomily.
Time slipped away bit by bit. Qiao Qiao kept sneaking glances in He Shaochen's direction. At first, it was fine, but later on, she started to feel sleepy and before she knew it, she started to doze off.
Her eyelids were getting heavier, and her mind was getting more and more muddled.
Wake up, Qiao Qiao. You're here to apologize!
Qiao Qiao reminded herself.
But when He Shaochen lifted his head to look in her direction, he realized that Qiao Qiao had already fallen asleep on the edge of the sofa.
She was still holding the book tightly in her hand.
How much did this woman like books?
She seemed to like mystery novels. Next time, he would get Lingyu to buy another batch of them.
He Shaochen put down his pen and stood up. He walked over to Qiao Qiao's side quietly, intending to carry her back to the bedroom. But the moment he touched Qiao Qiao, she woke up with a start.
Her eyes were a little dazed as she looked at him blankly.
He Shaochen's expression turned cold again. His tone was cold and indifferent. "If you want to sleep, sleep on the bed. You'll catch a cold here."
Qiao Qiao quivered and hurriedly reached out to grab He Shaochen's sleeve. Like a student who had made a mistake, she lowered her head and said softly, "He Shaochen, I didn't do well this time. Please don't be angry."
Qiao Qiao was used to He Shaochen's domineering attitude, so she couldn't get used to his sudden indifference.
She felt that something wasn't right.
He Shaochen's lips curved slightly, but his voice was still cold and calm. "I'm not angry. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have yelled at you just now."
Qiao Qiao shook her head vigorously and said weakly, "You should have yelled at me. I don't know my limits and always ignore the feelings of the people around me. I'm sorry for making you so worried today."
This was the first time He Shaochen had seen Qiao Qiao apologize from the bottom of her heart.
He had to suppress his laughter and put on a bitter expression. He said in a low voice, "Will you do it again next time?"
Qiao Qiao hurriedly shook her head. "No, I won't. If I come back late under special circumstances, I'll let you know!"
"But I don't want you to come back late. You know I'll be worried."
"I'll do my best!" Qiao Qiao suddenly raised her head and said seriously, "I can't give you a definite answer because there are always unexpected situations. But I promise you that I'll come back as early as possible, okay?"
He Shaochen was so proud that he wanted to fly.
He tried his best to control a faint smile on his face and said, "Okay."
Qiao Qiao's reaction greatly exceeded He Shaochen's expectations.
Seeing how regretful she was, He Shaochen's heart began to ripple.
However, he still looked calm and indifferent on the surface. "Go and rest first. Don't wait for me."
Qiao Qiao lowered her head and rubbed her tired eyes. Her voice was soft and hazy. "I'll wait for you."
He Shaochen was slightly stunned. A simple 'I'll wait for you' seemed to put him in a good mood.
He smiled. "I'll probably have to wait for another half an hour."
"It's okay."
Although Qiao Qiao said that, He Shaochen didn't want her to stay up late with him. Qiao Qiao was very tired from doing research every day. He still wanted her to have a good rest.
Just as he was about to say something, he noticed that Qiao Qiao's face was red. He Shaochen was stunned. He reached out and touched her forehead. Her temperature was a little high.
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