Qin Qiaoqiao finally came clean with Bai Jie.
After all, Bai Jie had become her closest confidante during this time.
"Well, that's how it is... I can't help it. I really love Senior Jiang Che," Qin Qiaoqiao said.
"And Senior Jiang Che is so outstanding; it's only natural that many girls like him!"
Qin Qiaoqiao had even started making excuses for Jiang Che herself.
Where else could you find a girl like her?
Bai Jie fell silent. After hearing Qin Qiaoqiao's words, even she was utterly stunned.
"Alright, Bai Jie, you mustn't tell anyone! Otherwise, I'm done for!"
Qin Qiaoqiao clasped her hands together, her face pleading.
She had very few friends—aside from Ye Mengyao and Yu Wan'er, there was only Bai Jie.
Bai Jie smiled softly. "Relax, Qiaoqiao. Do I look like someone who would betray a friend?"
"Okay, I'm heading out now," Qin Qiaoqiao said with a grin.
After Qin Qiaoqiao left, Bai Jie's expression changed instantly. The smile on her face gradually faded, replaced by a slightly twisted grin.
So, Brother Jiang Che is that kind of person, huh? Well, that makes things easier!
The girl giggled, her laughter like the tinkling of silver bells. She had always admired Jiang Che from afar, secretly harboring feelings for him since elementary school. She had never dared to confess, even when Jiang Che started pursuing Ye Mengyao. Over time, her feelings for him had grown distorted, even somewhat obsessive.
"Haha... If I become beautiful enough, will you fall for me too?"
Bai Jie was indeed very beautiful, her looks not far behind Ye Mengyao's. However, she had always tried to appear mature, often wearing heavy makeup that ended up masking her natural beauty.
...
It was the weekend.
Jiang Che had picked up Qin Qiaoqiao on his way back.
The extended Maybach had five seats, but it still felt a bit cramped.
Especially for Qin Qiaoqiao, who was completely bewildered.
She hadn't seen Senior Jiang Che for just a week, and now there were two more beautiful girls by his side?
The updates were coming in a bit too fast!
"Qiaoqiao, this is Bai Qiangwei. She's a year older than you," Jiang Che introduced.
"And the one driving is Dong'er. Don't let her petite size fool you—she's a master-level ancient martial artist."
Qin Qiaoqiao blinked a couple of times. She wasn't particularly interested in ancient martial artists, but the silver-haired little girl was just so adorable!
...
Dinner time kept Aunt Chen busy.
Fortunately, Aunt Chen had spent two years training at the 'Old Oriental' culinary school, so she managed to keep things under control.
But she was still shocked. Could all these girls really be... Jiang Che's romantic interests?
Gulp... She didn't dare to speculate. She was just an ordinary servant, after all!
"Master Jiang Che, dinner is ready. I... I'll take my leave now," Aunt Chen said.
She didn't want to stay a second longer, afraid of becoming a third wheel and ruining Jiang Che's evening.
"Take care, Aunt Chen," Jiang Che said with a slight smile.
The dinner table was laden with an extravagant feast—eight dishes and three soups, all exuding luxury.
Even Dong'er sat at the table. Though she was a small puppet without independent consciousness, she had a physical body and even experienced things like menstruation, just like any other girl, so she needed to eat too.
Dong'er cradled a ragdoll kitten in her arms, which was quietly nibbling on a fish stick. The atmosphere at the table seemed harmonious.
Of course... that was only on the surface. If one could activate 'Heart-Reading,' the scene would be filled with fake camaraderie among the girls.
...
As soon as Aunt Chen stepped out of the Jiang family's gate, she ran into two familiar faces.
"Master Jiang... Madam Jiang!"
Jiang Yunli smiled upon seeing Aunt Chen. "Sister Chen, did you just finish cooking? Perfect timing—we haven't seen Xiao Che in a while. Let's join them for dinner!"
A thin layer of sweat formed on Aunt Chen's forehead.
Join them for dinner? Are you kidding?
You'd just be third-wheeling!
"Ahem... Madam Jiang, maybe it's best not to go in. Master Jiang Che... they're having dinner right now," Aunt Chen said carefully.
The keyword here was "they"!
Jiang Yuan, being sharp, quickly caught on and wrapped an arm around his wife's shoulders. "Let's head back. We can visit another time."
But Jiang Yunli's curiosity was piqued.
Could she already be on the verge of becoming a grandmother?
The thought excited her so much that she rubbed her hands together eagerly.
"Sister Chen, just tell me secretly—how many girls is Xiao Che having dinner with?"
Aunt Chen was at a loss for words and simply shook her head.
Jiang Yunli: "..."
Jiang Yuan: "..."
Not saying anything? That was explosive!
"So... I might be a grandmother soon?"
Jiang Yunli's train of thought was bizarre, already jumping to the idea of holding a grandchild.
Jiang Yuan felt a headache coming on and pinched his wife's cheek. "Honey, stop dreaming. You should be thinking about how Xiao Che is going to handle all these girls in the future."
Jiang Yunli put her hands on her hips. "Hmph, my son is naturally exceptional. But it's still too early. I should start preparing gifts for my future daughters-in-law."
Jiang Yuan: "..."
That's not what I meant! Aren't you worried about Jiang Che's future emotional dilemmas?
But by now, he had already resigned himself to unconditionally supporting his wife's decisions.
The two turned around at the gate and headed back home.
...
Jiang Che chewed on a shrimp and glanced toward the gate, letting out a helpless chuckle.
He had just overheard... his mother's thoughts, and it was downright ridiculous.
"Senior Jiang Che, what's wrong?" Qin Qiaoqiao asked, tilting her head.
"Nothing," Jiang Che replied with a smile.
How could he possibly tell them that his mother was already imagining them pregnant with his child?