Chapter 2028: Affection

Bo Jingyu’s voice was very low, but Bo Cixue was still frightened when she heard it.

She pinched Bo Jingyu secretly. “Don’t talk nonsense.”

Bo Cixue did not want to make it public, not because she did not like Ye Jie enough.

Instead, she was not a hundred percent confident in this relationship.

She still needed time to prove everything.

If she fell out of love, her family would suffer as well, especially her mother and Auntie Nan Zhi.

Four years ago, her going to M University on her own accord had already caused a crack in the relationship between the two families.

If it happened again, the relationship between the two families might not be able to return to normal.

Bo Jingyu groaned.

His sister was beautiful, but she was quite fierce in private!

Ye Jie got off the plane and walked over.

Bo Cixue’s face remained calm, but her heart had long flown to his side.

He walked over and greeted them one by one.

“Cixue.”

He called her.

Her voice was gentle and elegant.

Bo Cixue tried to remain reserved and responded with a smile, “Brother Xiaojie.”

Nan Zhi and Yan Hua were relieved to see that the atmosphere was still calm when they met.

“Go in. Your father and Uncle Bo are still waiting for you.”

Ye Jie nodded.

Nan Zhi and Yan Hua went into the house first, with Bo Jingyu walking in the middle. Ye Jie was one step behind and had one hand behind his back.

Bo Cixue took two steps forward and put her hand in his fair and slender hand.

He immediately held it.

Bo Cixue’s face turned red.

Her heart thumped, afraid that the adults in front would see.

“Sister, think about what I told you last night. May-December relationships are really popular now…”

The moment Bo Jingyu turned around, Bo Cixue retracted her hand from Ye Jie’s hand.

Bo Jingyu saw Bo Cixue’s red face and thought that his words had made her shy.

“Sister, when did you become so shy?”

Bo Cixue glared at him, signaling him to shut up.

Bo Jingyu glanced at Ye Jie, who was walking in the middle. He narrowed his dark eyes slightly and looked at him.

That gaze frightened him.

What was he doing? He did not like his sister, but did he not allow his sister to find another man?

“Why? Are you going to matchmake your sister?”

Hearing Ye Jie’s cold voice, Bo Jingyu mustered up his courage and replied, “So what if I am? My sister is beautiful and there are many people who like her!”

Ye Jie nodded. “It seems like your training is too easy. You actually have time to think about this. I’ll call your instructor later.”

Bo Jingyu was stunned.

If he called his instructor, the latter would definitely listen to him!

“Y-You… you’re bullying me!”

Ye Jie went to Bo Jingyu and patted his shoulder, saying earnestly, “Children should still focus on training. You don’t have to worry about your sister.”

This…

That was his sister. How could he not worry about her?

For some reason, something felt amiss.

But he could not think of anything wrong.

Ye Jie still had to report to Mu Sihan about the development of work in the west to help the poor, so he went in first. The siblings walked behind and when Ye Jie was long gone, Bo Jingyu turned back to look at Bo Cixue, who was smiling like a little kitten. “Sister, he was just joking about calling my instructor, right?”

Bo Cixue raised her eyebrows. “So you’re still afraid of him.”

Bo Jingyu lowered his head. “I’m afraid that he’ll increase my training.”

“He won’t call your instructor as long as you don’t introduce me to any men.”

Bo Jingyu said, “Why? Even if he doesn’t accept you, he won’t allow you to be in a relationship? He’s too nosy!”

Bo Cixue said, “I doubt you’ll be able to find a wife in the future.”

“Indeed. My sister is so beautiful and Mom is so charming. I have high standards.”

Bo Cixue was speechless. She could not communicate with such a bratty brother anymore!

…

When Bo Cixue and Bo Jingyu returned to the living room, Ye Jie had already followed Mu Sihan to the study upstairs.

Nan Zhi cooked personally after not seeing her son for a long time.

Bo Cixue went to the kitchen to help Nan Zhi, but the latter could not bear to let Bo Cixue wet her hands. “Go out and play. Tiantian and Yuyu will be back later.”

“Yesterday, Tiantian said that she hasn’t seen you for a long time and misses you terribly.”

Bo Cixue thought of the cute Tiantian and smiled. “How hae Tiantian’s grades been recently?”

At the mention of this, Nan Zhi furrowed her eyebrows. “This child, her grades slipped during her final exams and now, she has to attend tutoring sessions even during the summer vacation.”

“I remember Tiantian’s grades have always been very stable!”

“I asked the teacher and the teacher said that she might be in a relationship at a young age. I went to talk to Tiantian and she said that she wasn’t. When she comes back later, help me ask her about it. She told me everything when she was young, but now that she’s grown up, she has her own thoughts. She’s really good at telling you what she feels.”

Bo Cixue nodded. “Alright, I’ll ask her when she comes back.”

…

Bo Cixue went to the living room and saw that Yi Fan was sending tea to the study on the second floor.

Bo Cixue followed Yi Fan to the second floor when no one was paying attention.

“Uncle Yi, let me send it over!”

Yi Fan looked at the obedient and sensible Bo Cixue and suddenly thought of the past. Bo Cixue used to come to the palace often and help him bring tea and water like a little elf.

It had been a long time since Yi Fan had seen Bo Cixue like this.

He seemed to have seen light in her eyes again.

It was so charming and bright.

“Uncle Yi is very happy to have Cixue help me.” Yi Fan handed him the tray.

Yi Fan was an old man by the King’s side. He had never married and was loyal to Mu Sihan.

To Mu Sihan, Yi Fan was his family.

Yi Fan was the main butler of Crown Palace and had a high status in the palace. He could have arranged for other servants to serve the King and Crown Prince.

But he was used to doing it himself.

Bo Cixue took the tray from Yi Fan and walked toward the study.

After knocking on the study door and getting the King’s permission, Bo Cixue pushed the door open and went in.

“Uncle Ye, Brother Xiaojie, I’ve brought you tea.”

Mu Sihan and Ye Jie looked at Bo Cixue.

Bo Cixue walked over with a smile under the gaze of the two leaders.

After putting down the cup, she said, “Please continue, I won’t disturb you anymore.”

Bo Cixue looked at Ye Jie. He did not look at her, but lowered his head and played with his phone.

Bo Cixue did not dare to act strange in front of Mu Sihan and immediately left the study.

The moment the door closed, she received a message on her phone.

“Wait for me in my room.”

Bo Cixue was speechless.

…

Mu Sihan looked at Ye Jie, who had brought the tea in and looked away after glancing at her.

He sighed slightly.

“You’re not young anymore. This time, apart from work, you have to consider your personal matters!”

“Don’t always worry your mother.”

After sending the message, Ye Jie put his phone in his pants pocket and looked up, nodding. “I will.”

Mu Sihan was stunned by Ye Jie’s straightforward attitude.

For a period of time, he was disgusted with adults asking about his private life.

It was almost a taboo in the palace. During that period, he had even become very violent and rebellious.

Mu Sihan replied, “That’s good.”

…

After Bo Cixue put the tray downstairs, she went to Ye Jie’s room.

It was not her first time here.

This was the palace of the Queen and the King. Ye Jie had a separate palace after he was crowned as the Crown Prince.

But he had lived here when he was young.

Bo Cixue used to come and find him often.

His room was naturally not as warm as a girl’s room, and was more cold and stiff.

There were many models on the cabinet. There were planes, ferries, racing cars, and robots that he had built himself when he was young.

She heard that he had specially designed a robot for Ye Yiren.

At this thought, a trace of sadness flashed past her eyes.

However, she adjusted her emotions very quickly.

Wasn’t it just a robot? Perhaps he would design a few different robots for her after their relationship deepened?

When Ye Jie pushed the door open, Bo Cixue was standing by the window, thinking about something.

Hearing footsteps, she turned around.

Seeing him come in, a smile appeared on her fair face.

He reached a hand out to her. “Come here.”

The small grudge in Bo Cixue’s heart dissipated because of his actions.

She ran toward him.

She jumped into his arms.

“Do you want to spin?” His clear voice sounded above her head.

Bo Cixue thought of the last time she turned in circles. She was dizzy and could not stand properly. She shook her head. “No.”

She looked up at him with a smile.

Two months felt like two centuries.

She could finally look at him closely.

She only let go after hugging him for a while.

“I’ll go change.”

She hummed obediently and was about to say something when there was a knock on the door.

“Brother, you’re back?” Tiantian’s voice sounded from outside.

“Your brother should be changing. Go find Sister Apple!” Nan Zhi said.

“Mom, I know you want to talk to Brother alone. Okay, okay. Go find Brother and I’ll go find Sister Apple.”

Bo Cixue’s heart thumped.

She looked at Ye Jie and seeing him walking toward the door, she ran into his changing room in a panic.

Ye Jie looked back before he opened the door and smiled helplessly when he saw her actions.

He opened the door and looked at Nan Zhi. “Mom.”

Nan Zhi looked at her son who was as tall as his father and her eyes were filled with gratification and heartache. “You’ve lost weight.”

“It was worth it.”

“Mom wants to talk to you.”

Ye Jie moved back to let Nan Zhi in.

Nan Zhi went to the cabinet and looked at Ye Jie’s childhood photo, feeling overcome with emotions.

Time had passed very quickly and in a blink of an eye, her children had all grown up.

The smart little cutie from the past had also become deep and reserved.

He was no longer her little darling.

“A while back, your father and I went to Country X for a visit. The President’s daughter is a lively and cheerful girl. She seems to admire you. What do you think?”

Ye Jie pursed his lips slightly. “Are you afraid that I’ll hurt Cixue and want me to find the Princess Consort quickly?”

“Not entirely. If you don’t get married at your age, rumors will start to spread in the royal family again.”

Ye Jie nodded. “I know, but I have a girl I like now.”

Nan Zhi was surprised. “Really? Which girl? Do I know her?”