"Really?"
"Yeah, after dinner tonight, Young Mistress is supposed to be with the Young Master and Sister. She’s probably asleep by now! Young Master, do you have anything else to do?"
"Oh, no!" Ye Zixun's breath calmed down a bit, no longer as terrifying as before.
Earlier, he had searched many places, but he hadn't been to the old man's room or the two children's rooms yet.
Maybe Lan Baobao really is in the children's room.
This Lan Baobao actually played tricks on him. Going to the children's room was probably to avoid him.
Avoiding him was one thing, but she even left a plush toy and a wig on her bed to create the illusion that she was still there.
What was most infuriating was that she had even left a voice recorder on the bed, making it seem like she had been there all along.
She knew very well that he had been going to hug her every night recently.
Was she underestimating his abilities or his intelligence by playing such tricks?
Ye Zixun frowned, wearing only a snug pair of briefs, his muscles and abs were well-defined and solid.
He was so angry that his muscles twitched slightly as he stormed upstairs, gritting his teeth, looking like he wanted to devour someone.
The two guards on duty exchanged glances, relieved that they were still alive.
Come on, it’s not like he didn’t see his wife; was it necessary to make such a fuss and rush down without clothes?
It was truly terrifying!
After all the commotion, Ye Zixun's spirits had improved quite a bit.
However, Ye Zixun, who had felt his heart in his throat, finally felt a sense of safety restored. He thought that Lan Baobao had secretly slipped out, which truly frightened him.
He almost rushed out to look for someone.
Hearing that Lan Baobao was in the children's room eased Ye Zixun's anxiety just a little.
Ye Zixun didn't hesitate; he decisively turned around and re-entered the house. Until he saw Lan Baobao, he couldn't completely calm his racing heart.
Ye Zixun had fully realized how much Lan Baobao meant to him, even more than he had imagined. It felt as essential as air—he couldn't bear to be apart from her for even a moment.
He still couldn't shake off his worries.
Until he saw the baby, Ye Zixun didn't dare to let his guard down easily.
He quietly got up, put on his bathrobe, and then quietly walked to the children's bedroom.
Although the light in the corridor was dim, it still appeared much brighter compared to the pitch-black room.
Ye Zixun stood at the door, feeling slightly displeased at the thought of something out there that was specifically against her.
This Brother Mu always seemed to oppose his biological father, eager to separate him from Lan Baobao. That scheming little brat was not cute at all!
Ye Zixun gently pushed open the door. The light from outside illuminated the room, causing both children to stir slightly as they sought out the shadowy areas to continue their deep sleep.
He took a step into the room.
Looking at Brother Mu's bed, he noticed an adult figure lying there, holding Brother Mu in their arms, with their head buried in the pillow, sound asleep.
Hearing the occasional sound of a gourd.
Ye Zixun finally felt relieved.
It must be Lan Baobao!
Forget it, she has already endured enough during this time. In her heart, she must have treated her like her own. For now, let's just let her be.
"Baby, good night!"
Ye Zixun softly said at the door, her voice incredibly gentle, filled with affection and indulgence.
Then, she gently closed the door and exited the room.
Brother Mu suddenly opened his eyes, a beautiful curve forming at the corners of his mouth.
"Stupid Ye Zixun, you were fooled by such a simple trick! Mommy is still smarter than you! Sigh, this problem can only mean that Mommy is too foolish!"
Brother Mu pulled out the fake toy from under the blanket and then touched her wig.
After much effort, he finally managed to move this dummy out from Ye Ziyun's room.
He had worked hard to move something as big as Lan Baobao!
Brother Mu was not as simple-minded as Lan Baobao; if he was going to do something, he had to do it perfectly.
Unlike Lan Baobao, who could just use a chubby stuffed toy to fool everyone; that was underestimating Ye Zixun.
Brother Mu smoothed the hair of the dummy. For some reason, a child touching a dummy in the dark always gave off a rather eerie feeling...
Lan Baobao kept her eyes closed until she felt Ye Zixun gently push open the door to the room. He stood quietly at the doorway for a long time, and she didn't know how long it was before he finally closed the door again.
At that moment, a strange emotion surged within Ye Zixun's heart. It wasn't joy, but it was a feeling that made him even happier. It was as if no matter how tired and difficult things were outside, he could come home to see three lovely people waiting for him. They all squeezed into one room to sleep, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and harmony.
Ye Zixun suddenly felt he had the courage and faith to continue fighting for life. Some things could be left undone, but there were certain things that were absolutely necessary for him to do for her.
As a man, these were the responsibilities he had to fulfill.
Lan Baobao, before long, you will understand that everything I do is for you!
After hearing the sound of the door closing, Lan Baobao remained quietly asleep under the bed. She had been hiding there all along.
Her bed was a European-style canopy bed, with sheets that also had a European design, trailing down to the floor.
Earlier, when it was still light out, Lan Baobao had already cleaned up the room. While waiting for Ye Zixun to return, she hugged a shaped pillow and hid under the bed.
When Ye Zixun got angry at home and rummaged through everything, looking for anything and everything, he never thought to check this spot.
Lan Baobao felt secure beneath the bed and soon fell asleep.
Memories of her time with Ye Zixun replayed in her mind like a long documentary on repeat.
For an entire night, Lan Baobao's mind was filled with dreams.
In her thoughts, Ye Zixun was always there, just as she was. Both good and bad memories floated through her mind.
When she finally woke up, her head felt dizzy. Her nose tingled, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Lan Baobao suddenly realized that she couldn't forget Ye Zixun.
Even after enduring his bullying and humiliation, even after finally having the chance to escape his control, her heart had long been completely occupied by him, leaving no room for anything else.
When did she become so irrational?
“Lan Baobao, didn’t Pan Xinzi’s experience teach you enough? How many times do you have to suffer in love before you learn to be smarter? Understand that men are not something you can easily touch!”
Lan Baobao thought desperately for a moment.
Perhaps, even decades later, when she was old and toothless, walking unsteadily like the old man now, her heart would still belong solely to Ye Zixun. Yet Ye Zixun would still have so many beautiful women around him.
Then there would be an old man living alone at home while another old man was surrounded by beautiful women, each younger and more vibrant than the last, flaunting themselves in front of her.
Sigh, this kind of life is terrifying just to think about!
Lan Baobao must not let it be this way!
Waking up in the morning, everything proceeded as planned. Before making this great move, Lan Baobao considered whether she should discuss it with Li Xiaoran first.
But then she thought it would be even more wonderful to surprise her after escaping, and then take her along for an extended vacation.
As suggested by Mumu, the two of them could travel abroad together and enjoy themselves. After all, she had a card that could be infinitely overdrawn without worrying about being tracked or having it suddenly deactivated.
“Great-Grandfather, can we go find Master Zhang to play chess?” Early in the morning, just after finishing breakfast, Mumu made a gesture towards Lan Baobao and then dove into Grandpa Ye's arms to act cute.
“Today?” The old man seemed a bit hesitant. The last time he played chess with that old guy, he shamelessly tried to take back his moves. It was simply outrageous!
Grandpa Ye was somewhat reluctant to go. “Mumu, how about we skip it? Great-Grandfather wants to stay home and watch TV today.”
“No way! I want to go! It’s so boring at home! I want to go out and play!” Seeing that the old man didn’t want to leave, Mumu had no choice but to use her ultimate weapon.
"Is Great-Grandfather afraid to play chess with Master Zhang? Everyone knows Master Zhang is very skilled; no one can beat him. Great-Grandfather, do you think you can't win against Grandpa Zhang, so you don't want to go?
If that's the case, then I can understand! Mumu won't force Great-Grandfather!"
brother Mu sighed, pretending to be quite regretful, and expressed deep sympathy.
Generally, among elderly people, there are always some who are competitive. Moreover, now Grandpa Ye is in front of his great-grandson, so he naturally wants to showcase his exceptional abilities even more.
At the same time, Old Master Ye also did not want to lose to that person with the surname Zhang!
He couldn't afford to lose face in front of anyone, especially not in front of that Zhang person, and he certainly didn't want that Zhang person to overshadow him in front of his great-grandson.
He stubbornly said, "Who says? Your Great-Grandfather is the best at chess; Master Zhang is simply not my opponent.
This old man is just full of hot air! In reality, he isn't good at chess at all; he occasionally wins a game and loves to show off.
This old man is just a braggart! Your Great-Grandfather is the most skilled!"
"I don't believe it!" Mumu crossed her arms playfully and said, "Everyone says Grandpa Zhang is a chess master, but Grandpa, you say he plays worse than you!"
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