Stepmom Male Lead Villain

Chapter 25

While Yan Shuyu was still fighting for words, she heard "CLACK", and then there was a light. It was little Zhang Yuanbao who after helping his mother open the door, ran and lit the lights like a good host. He then stood beside the door and said cheerfully, "Mom, Uncle Zhou, let's go inside."

"Oh, change your shoes first, baby." Yan Shuyu quickly reminded him. Mopping weekly is a difficult task.

The little boy nodded cooperatively and said, "OK!"

He immediately bent down with one hand on the wall and quickly took off his shoes and changed his blurred little slippers. He did not even forget to put back the shoes he had taken off onto the shelf neatly. Taking a few steps back, he blinked his big eyes at the adults and announced, "OK, I'm done changing."

Of course it was a good thing that her son was very good at taking care of himself. But after he finished, Yan Shuyu looked at her boss in confusion. “Oh, I forgot we don't have extra slippers at home..”.

Zhou Qinhe glanced at the simple plastic shoe rack indifferently. He had already noticed that when the little boy changed his shoes. Shoe rack, like a tiny little apartment, is quite simple. On it, there were three pairs of women's shoes and three pairs of children's shoes. The family constituents are quite clear.

Even if there were men's sandals, Zhou Qinhe would never wear them. As a man from a prestigious family and well cared for by butlers and servants since he was a child, he has never, nor will he ever be, consider wearing used shoes that have been worn by others before him.

Before he could comment on that, Yan Shuyu had already softly suggested, "Or, maybe you can wear mine?"

Zhou Qinhe looked at him indifferently and said, "Does Manager Yang also wear your sandals when he comes?"

Yan Shuyu did not know why the boss suddenly asked such a random question, but she answered honestly, “Of course not. The first time the Manager visited was my day off. He helped me pick up Yuanbao and I wasn't even home. She came with bare feet and has excellent self-awareness since then.”.

He hoped his boss would have the same level of self-awareness, but he was worried his boss would find it offensive. Then, he wouldn't know what he could tell her. Yan Shuyu also did not want to tell him to just enter just like that. After all, mopping was exhausting, and he had only done it three days ago. He only offered his sandals because he couldn't come up with any other ideas.

He wasn't sure if Zhou Qinhe was getting his subtle clues or that he understood his struggles. He quickly raised his eyebrows and gave her a free and relaxed smile, "Then I don't need sandals either."

Therefore, he leaned over and took off his shoes. The shoe rack was already full, and Zhou Qinhe casually put her shoes on the side of the shelf and walked to the floor in her socks. He looked at the little boy standing beside him and asked, "Yuanbao, where can I go to wash my hands?"

The bathroom was right behind him, but Zhang Yuanjia happily held his hand and said to him, "I'll take you there."

Incredible – at the moment, Yan Shuyu had no time to worry about how close her son was to Uncle Zhou or how much fun the boss was in his apartment. Right at this moment, he only felt an overwhelming feeling of relief. The problem this century – how to make the boss voluntarily take off his shoes – has been solved.

Yan Shuyu also quickly changed her shoes and followed her into the bathroom. The three of them took all the empty space in the bathroom, and he quickly said, “Bos Zhou, can you wait in the room? Yuanbao, get your own clothes. I'll get you some bath water.”

Both the adult and the child acknowledged his request. Once again, Zhang Yuanjia grabbed Uncle Zhou's hand and happily led him into the bedroom.

There was a washing machine inside the apartment, and Yan Shuyu quite often washed their clothes. Both he and his son change their nightgowns every two to three days. Zhang Yuanjia was able to take out his nightgown from the closet without any difficulty. He gestured for Uncle Zhou to sit down and return to the bathroom.

Hearing his return, Yan Shuyu turned around and asked curiously, “Have you just changed clean pajamas yesterday? You want to turn into a clean set again today? ”

The little boy raised his head towards her and said, "I'd rather this set."

Yan Shuyu did not care much about that. He just nodded, carried her, and took off all her clothes.

Zhang Yuanjia was quite an independent child, but he was young and had limited strength and his winter clothes were thick and heavy. If he let her take everything by herself, by the time she was done, the water she had taken out might have been cold. Yan Shuyu placed the naked child inside the bathtub and told her to bathe herself instead of just playing around before she came out of the bathroom. He has guests to take care of.

When she returned to the bedroom, she saw her guest casually sitting on the edge of the bed flipping through the fairy tale book. The corner of Yan Shuyu's mouth twitched.

Meeting the boss's extremely open gaze, he did not dare to ask or say anything. After all, the only chair in the house had two jackets on it that he had yet to remove. The bed was probably the only place she could sit. Not knowing what else he could say, he asked, "I only have drinks and water at home, what do you want?"

“Air will be fine. Thank you." Thank you." The boss looked at him casually before he looked down and continued flipping through the book, as if checking out what Zhang Yuanjia usually enjoyed was the purpose of his visit.

Yan Shuyu obediently went to fetch a glass of water for her and also poured a glass of juice for herself at the same time to calm her poor heart.

Just like how she did not have extra slippers at home, she also did not have an extra cup. The clever Yan Shuyu decided to wash his son's cup and pour a glass of water for his boss. After all, his son seemed to really like Uncle Zhou and vice versa. None of them would mind, right?

He's a genius ~

Zhou Qinhe, as expected, did not reject him. He only looked at the small frog cup and it seemed like he had a lot to say, but did not know where to start. Then, seeing the pink Hello Kitty cup on the table, he immediately let go and quickly sipped the water.

Yan Shuyu nodded in satisfaction and took out a banana from the package she bought a few days ago, put it into the boss' hands, and felt that she had become a great host. She smiled and said to him, “Come, take one. We have more. I'll go check on Yuanbao.”

Zhou Qinhe, with a cup of water in his right hand and a banana in his left hand, "......"

Although Yan Shuyu's eccentric hosting method left Zhou Qinhe dumbfounded, after all, he was the Boss of Zhou who never fretted no matter what happened in front of him. Thus, Yan Shuyu's actions only stunned him for a moment before he returned to normal and even thanked him politely. Yan Shuyu, with her confidence coming from nowhere, immediately felt that she was the best and wisest host in the entire world.

Not only did he not think of any mistakes he might make, he walked into the bathroom with a gaze that could not be more arrogant.

Zhang Yuanbao was not finished yet, but he was also not as playful as the other children. He is a very detail-oriented boy, more than his own mother. The little boy was sitting inside his little bathtub and rubbing his body carefully.

Normally, Yan Shuyu would also stay in the bathroom and remove her makeup and apply her skin care products when the little boy bathed himself. That way he could keep an eye on his son as he took care of himself, killing two birds with one stone. But this time, she still had a "date" with the boss, so there was no need to remove her makeup.

Yan Shuyu did not know what to do to pass the time, so she crouched down in front of the little boy and said, "Honey, let mom help you take a bath~"

The little boy, who was already used to bathing himself, quickly turned around. Turning his back to his mother, he said, "I can do it myself."

He was so nervous that he spoke indistinctly.

Of course, Yan Shuyu did not give up just because she was rejected. He took out some shower gel pumps and said, “Don't be shy. I'll help you with your back. ”

The little boy, who failed to resist, looked down and focused on rubbing his pee, at a much faster pace than usual.

Yan Shuyu might be silly in many ways, but she wasn't messing around when it came to bathing her son. The weather is getting colder. He didn't want to mess around too much and make the little boy sick. If that happened, he would have to take a leave of absence, take it to the doctor, the slave after him to take care of him. It will drain his money and energy. So not worth it.

Yan Shuyu quickly finished rubbing her little back and butt and told her to stand in the bathtub. He turned on the shower head and quickly rinsed it off. She then immediately turned into a white, soft, and sweet-smelling little bun.

Wrapping the small, white and soft body with a bath towel, Yan Shuyu picked it up and placed it on a clean rug and quickly dried it. He helped her put on her pajamas and it was all over. Yan Shuyu did not let the little boy walk on the floor anymore, but simply took him straight to the bedroom.

Zhou Qinhe had been ignored by him for a few minutes now, but that did not bother him. He continued to sit there and flipped through the books casually. Seeing the two finally coming out, he even looked up and asked gently, "Yuanbao has finished his bath?"

Zhang Yuanjia, his arms wrapped around his mother's neck, nodded politely at Uncle Zhou. It was then that Yan Shuyu realized that she had ignored her guest. "Yes, sorry to keep you waiting."

"No problem," Zhou Qinhe said as he closed the book and turned around and looked at Yan Shuyu attentively.

With the mother and daughter duo working together in it, Zhang Yuanjia was quickly tucked away. Lying on the bed, she looked at her mother with her big, round eyes. Yan Shuyu sat on the bed and said, “Alright, close your eyes and get ready to go to sleep. Which story did we read today?”

Therefore, Yan Shuyu extended her hand towards the boss by reflex.

Reacting quickly, Zhou Qinhe waved the book in his hand and asked, "You're looking for this?"

It was then that Yan Shuyu turned towards him and quickly gave him a smile. “Yes, Yuanbao wants me to read to him every night as he goes to sleep. Don't worry, he fell asleep pretty fast. ”

"Don't be in a hurry," Zhou Qinhe said softly. He has long legs and arms. All he needed to do was bow a little and he would be able to put the book into Yan Shuyu's hands. But maybe he feels that bending doesn't look good. He got up, walked over to Yan Shuyu, and placed the book in his hands.

Yan Shuyu was surprised by his actions and quickly stood up and took the book from him. "Please sit. It won't be long.”

Zhou Qinhe did not return to his place. He stood behind her and smiled at the little boy on the bed. “Goodnight, Yuanbao.”

"Good night, Uncle Zhou." Perhaps because Yan Shuyu had emphasized several times that it would not take long for him to put her to bed, the mature Zhang Yuanjia looked at Uncle Zhou and said to him, “Bu, I am quite tired today. I don't need you to read to me.”

"Thank you?" Yan Shuyu had her doubts. "Last time I came home a little late and you stayed up waiting for me."

Zhang Yuanjia looked at Uncle Zhou once more, blushed, and assured him, "But I am really very tired today. I had too much fun at Tongtong.”

The little boy even yawned with his hands covering his little mouth as he said that. This time he didn't even act. Yan Shuyu could see fatigue in his eyes.

Thinking about it, his instant son went to Manager Yang's place after school. They have invited many children to birthday parties. His son was not ashamed at all and immediately mingled with the other children. They play live from 5pm to 8pm. It makes sense that he was tired and did not need it to read him to put him to sleep.

Yan Shuyu gladly accepted her son's suggestion. After all, the boss was already inside his apartment. There was no place he could visit. Given the current state of affairs, stalling for time would not help him much. He might as well talk about it with the boss. That way he will be able to return early and go to sleep.

"All right." Yan Shuyu nodded, pulled up the little boy's blanket slightly, and slapped his cheek. “Be nice and go to bed. Mom will be back soon.”

Zhang Yuanjia did not go to sleep obediently but looked at Uncle Zhou, who was standing behind his mother. With her clear eyes, she asked gently, "Mom, can Uncle Zhou give me a kiss as well?"

Yan Shuyu was surprised by the request coming from his usually very mature son. He exclaimed, "Why?"

With the purest appearance, the little boy replied, "Yuanbao wants a kiss from Uncle Zhou."

"certain." Before Yan Shuyu could say anything more, Zhou Qinhe had already taken a few steps, bowed, hit him where Yan Shuyu had just done it, and said to him gently, “Goodnight. Good night to sleep."

Zhang Yuanbao closed his eyes in satisfaction and announced, "Yuanbao will sleep now."

Witnessing that, Yan Shuyu only had one thought on his mind; no wonder the male lead, as his biological son, would lose to the bloodless stepson in the novel. She had not even become Madam Zhou and Zhou Qinhe, at most, was merely someone a little closer than an acquaintance. And the little boy could already stick to her like that. And, looking at the way the two interacted, they actually looked like a real father and son.

Once they became father and son on paper, he would definitely be around Zhou Qinhe all day and want her to hug him, kiss him, and lift him up high in the air.

Yan Shuyu imagined that with the boss' personality, she would not reject any request that did not ask for too much. Even if it was a bit much, he still would not say anything about it, which would give the little boy a chance to push his luck. Seeing how serious the little male leader was, he was definitely no match for his son who did not like to cry or flatter to get what he wanted.

Even before she was done with all her crazy thoughts, Yan Shuyu saw that the boss had already finished seducing her son and turned around to remind her, "Do you need the curtain closed?"

Yan Shuyu quickly nodded. “Ya, yes, I know.”

As soon as he said that, he got up to pull the curtain but he was already a step too slow. The boss had already seriously closed the curtains for him. Yan Shuyu stood behind him and watched him with an extremely complicated gaze.

As late as he was, after all that Zhou Qinhe had done, Yan Shuyu finally realized that she was very comfortable ever since she walked inside her apartment. He did not consider himself a guest. Did she already see her as Madam Zhou? She really wants to marry him?

For the first time in his life, Yan Shuyu felt the pressure to become as attractive as him. She had already started to worry about how to talk to a stubborn boss so as not to want to marry him.

Zhou Qinhe did not know how much pressure Yan Shuyu was feeling inside. After he finished helping her, he turned around and asked enthusiastically, "Is there anything else I can help you with?"

"No no." Yan Shuyu shook her head reflexively. Seeing the small body breathing steadily, a sign that his instant son was sound asleep, he said in a low voice, "Let's go."

The two of them retreated outside cautiously.

When all is said and done, the time is 21:30. Although Yan Shuyu was living in the central business district, at this hour, there were still not many people left on the street. Anyway, the mall closes at 10 p.m.

Indeed, the mall downstairs was still not a suitable place to chat. As soon as they walked outside the building, came a cold wind. Zhou Qinhe suggested seriously, "Why don't we go drinking somewhere?"

"OK," Yan Shuyu replied as she happily pointed to Starbucks across the street. "Let's go have a drink there?"

Yan Shuyu beat him with a punch this time. The coffee shop he worked at was not far from his place. He did not want to give the boss a chance to suggest going to the Sunshine House. He did not want to have to reject her in front of all his little friends. Even though he was not the one to be rejected, it was still troublesome if his gossip-loving co-worker found out. They would never let him live it. Plus, it would also be troublesome if the boss got angry after being rejected in public.

That's why he cleverly suggested going to Starbucks. As far as he knows, this Starbucks closes earlier than Sunshine House, meaning they can go in and out~

Not knowing his malicious intentions, Zhou Qinhe nodded in agreement, "OK."

It was after 9 p.m., even inside Starbucks, there were not many people. A quiet coffee shop is perfect for serious discussions. Yan Shuyu and the boss chose a seat in the corner. Yan Shuyu did not immediately sit down, instead, she said to him, "I'll go order, what do you want?"

Zhou Qinhe rarely visited such places. He finally looked at the cash register after he heard Yan Shuyu's words. He said very politely, “I'll go. What do you want?"

Yan Shuyu quickly grabbed him and said in a serious tone, “I'll understand. You've paid for the movie and dinner the last time. No matter how you look at it, it's my turn this time.”

It was good to take advantage of others, but Yan Shuyu was not frugal. He could at least afford a cup of Starbucks coffee.

Zhou Qinhe was very unaccustomed to public tug-of-war, so he only hesitated a little before he gave up. "OK, get me one of whatever you have."

Yan Shuyu thought to himself; whenever the boss visited their shop, he never drank that coffee. A Starbucks coffee cup is most likely just a decoration. He nodded and said, “OK. I'll order two cups of cafe latte then.”

Zhou Qinhe nodded lightly and said, "Okay, I will wait for you here."

Yan Shuyu had already turned around with her phone in hand. He waved at her by turning her back and said, “Sit down. I'll be right back."

He might say "come back soon", but in reality, Zhou Qinhe would still have to wait a few minutes before Yan Shuyu returned with two cups of freshly made cafe latte.