Qin Zhao wanted to chase after him immediately, but was stopped by a voice from behind: "Hey, he's already left."
"Okay." Qin Zhao paused and responded calmly.
Ah Qi asked again: "Can Deng Tianyou really stand on our side? Can we send people to keep an eye on him?"
"Let Gu Changzhou do it." Qin Zhao said, "After all, I haven't seen you for many years, so we must be on guard against others."
"Yes, then..."
"Aqi." Qin Zhao couldn't bear it anymore and interrupted.
"You have been with me for many years, you should know what to do, you don't need to seek my advice all the time. And..."
He pressed his eyebrows together, trying to keep his voice calm: "I have more urgent matters to deal with now."
Ah Qi: “?”
Ah Qi was standing behind Qin Zhao just now, only to report the news. When he heard what he said, he realized that his master's mood was a little strange. He looked up and saw a small water mark next to the ditch at Qin Zhao's feet, extending to the backyard.
Ah Qi: “…”
It was as if he knew something terrible.
Fearing that he would be affected, Ah Qi quickly bowed and said goodbye: "I'm leaving."
After he finished speaking, a breeze blew by, and the young man was no longer visible behind Qin Zhao.
…running faster and faster.
Qin Zhao sighed silently and walked slowly towards the backyard.
Jing Li returned to the bedroom, silently changed back into human form, changed his clothes, and when he looked up, he saw a pair of round eyes staring at him from the bed.
I walked over and asked: "Why are you awake?"
"I miss... I miss my dad." The little fish boy said softly, half of his face hidden in the quilt.
The boy knew that his father was sick today, and he was worried.
Jing Li said angrily: "Why bother? They are busy and can't take care of us."
The little fish blinked, seeming a little confused.
Didn’t Dad have an attitude just now
The little fish rolled over in the quilt, then rolled into Jing Li's arms, rubbing against him like a small animal: "Daddy... don't be angry."
No matter how angry Jing Li was, he couldn't vent it on his son. He bent down and patted the little fish on the back: "Daddy is not angry, go to sleep."
It should have been time for the little fish to go to bed an hour ago, but he had been barely staying awake because he was worried about Qin Zhao and Jing Li was not around when he woke up.
After being coaxed by Jing Li for a while, he immediately fell asleep again.
Not long after, the door opened slightly, and the little fish moved his head: "Dad..."
The little guy was so sleepy that he couldn't open his eyes, and he was still wondering if his father had come back. Jing Li just paused for a moment, without turning back, and whispered to him, "Yes, Dad is back."
"Telling a story..."
"You can make up for it tomorrow." A faint scent of medicine came from behind. Qin Zhao leaned over and hugged Jing Li, then touched the little fish's head, "Go to sleep."
The little fish was very satisfied with Qin Zhao's promise, and fell asleep obediently curled up in Jing Li's arms.
After making sure that the kid in his arms was completely asleep, Jing Li put him back on the bed and tucked him in. After doing everything, Jing Li gently broke free from Qin Zhao's arms, stood up and walked out.
As soon as she walked out of the inner room, she was hugged by Qin Zhao again.
"Xiao Yu?" Qin Zhao asked in a low voice, "Why are you ignoring me?"
Jing Li didn't look back, and said sullenly: "Go lie down quickly. You have been tossing and turning for a long time just now, and now you are sick again."
"You tell me why you are angry."
"… "
Jing Li was silent for a moment, then said, "Deng Tianyou and you knew each other before. He didn't come here on his own, but you deliberately led him here, right?"
I just heard what Qin Zhao said.
Qin Zhao didn't react immediately to the reason why Jing Li was unhappy, and admitted: "Indeed, but I have reasons why I have to do it."
"So making yourself sick is something you have to do?"
Jing Li's voice was a little louder and almost woke up his son who was sleeping in the house.
He took a deep breath, feeling suffocated and angry: "Qin Zhao, do you think I'm easy to deceive? You were fine yesterday, but you suddenly fell ill after receiving the invitation to the Lu Ming banquet. I thought it was strange, but I didn't dare to think about it. But the governor came to your house tonight to look for you..."
Qin Zhao knew Deng Tianyou, but was afraid of being recognized, so he made an excuse not to attend the Lu Ming Banquet.
The logic is not difficult to guess.
Jing Li could hardly hold back his voice, he closed his eyes, his voice trembling: "... I've been worried about you all day, and this is how you ruin your body?"
It turns out it was because of one.
Qin Zhao sighed in the depths.
After seeing that Xiaofulang was sad because of her, Qin Zhao had decided to tell her the truth. But who knew that before she could confess, Xiaoyu had already guessed the truth.
It's hard to appease him now.
Qin Zhao said softly: "Calm down, there are many things involved. Let me explain it to you slowly."
"No need." Jing Li interrupted, "You are very sick today. I don't want to talk to you about this. Just take a rest."
Qin Zhao: "Then you..."
Before Qin Zhao could finish his words, Jing Li broke free from Kai's arms and turned to go into the inner room.
After a while, came out holding the fish tank and placed it on the table outside.
"Until I calm down, I'll sleep inside." Jing Li said angrily, "I'll sleep in a separate room from you."
Qin Zhao: “…”
Qin Zhaoyi wanted to coax him again, but Jing Li didn't have the chance. He saw a red light flashing in the house, and the little koi jumped into the fish tank with a splash. The fins on both sides scratched the dense water plants, and it swam in the water plants to hide itself, leaving only a few bubbles.
The decision to sleep in separate rooms is extremely firm.
Qin Zhao stood there for a long time before he sighed helplessly and turned back to the inner room.
The two have been together for a long time, and Qin Zhao rarely sees Jing Li's firm attitude. If he insists on continuing to pester him, it might not be worth it.
Besides, the root cause of this incident is my illness, and I can't afford to bother with it any more.
You have to take good care of your body.
Qin Zhao returned to the bedside, and saw his son sleeping soundly. He looked back at the direction of the outside room, and helplessly lay down beside his son.
Jing Li stayed awake almost the entire night, and only fell into a drowsy sleep when it was almost dawn.
After an unknown amount of time, something touched Jing Li's side.
Jing Li was half asleep and half awake, flapping his fins impatiently, but he hit a smooth and small object.
The little thing was slapped by the cat and turned around in place, then swam back and forth on the cat's belly.
“Stop making noise…” Jing Li recognized what it was, and scooped up the restless little fellow, holding him down firmly.
The little fish cub was pressed so hard that he couldn't move, but he didn't breathe. He said softly, "Daddy, get up."
"How did you get here?" Jing Li had a light sleep that night and woke up quickly.
Little Fish: "Looking for Daddy to play."
The kid can only speak a few simple sentences now, but he can express his meaning clearly.
Jing Li let go of his grip and floated out from the water plants.
Just then I saw Qin Zhao walking over with breakfast.
Seeing that he finally showed his head, Qin Zhao hurriedly asked him: "Are you awake?"
Jing Li blew a bubble, picked up the little fish, turned into a bright red light, and flew directly from the fish tank into the bedroom. When he came out again, the father and son were already dressed.
Qin Zhao added a bowl of porridge and pushed it in front of him, then said to Xiao Yuzai: "I'll feed you, so that Daddy can eat well."
The little fish looked at Qin Zhao, then looked at Jing Li, seemed to make a decision for a moment, and shook his head: "No."
"obedient."
The three adults in the family had fed the little fish before, but because the little fish was too greedy, he never showed obvious resistance to anyone. But today, he tightly grasped Jing Li's clothes and refused to let go, even burying his head in Jing Li's arms.
"You're really annoying." Jing Li said, "Maybe you didn't see me when you woke up, so you missed me a little."
His tone was lukewarm, and he didn't even look at Qin Zhao.
… I am really angry.
Qin Zhao was somewhat helpless, but he did not insist. She had originally wanted to find an opportunity to coax her husband alone, but the little fish seemed to be against her today, sticking to Jing Li the whole morning. Qin Zhao wanted Ah Qi to take him out but he refused.
Bad boy, will do bad things.
Qin Zhao was helpless and could only watch the father and son playing in the yard from afar and sigh silently.
It was not until after lunch that Xiao Yuzi finally got tired and agreed to let Uncle Qi carry him to take a nap. Jing Li wanted to follow him, but was stopped by Qin Zhao.
"Xiao Yu." Qin Zhao softened his voice, "My illness is cured."
Qin Zhao's health was very good for the first time. After a good night's sleep, he recovered completely. Qin Zhao did not miss the opportunity and quickly took credit for it to Jing Li.
Jing Li said "oh" in a depressed tone, and didn't really want to pay attention to it.
Qin Zhao said again: "Don't worry about Yuzai. You didn't sleep well last night. Can I lie down with you for a while?"
Without even waiting for Jing Li's consent, he half hugged and half embraced her and brought her to the bed.
"I'm not angry yet." Jing Li protested.
"I know." Qin Zhao said, "Go to sleep, and then continue breathing after you sleep, okay?"
Jing Li: “…”
Jing Li didn't fall asleep last night, and after playing with his son for the whole morning, he was indeed a little tired. Perhaps because he was too tired, he completely forgot what he had said last night that he and Qin Zhao would sleep in separate rooms before he calmed down. He obediently took off his shoes, climbed onto the bed, and lay down with his back to Qin Zhao.
The bed behind him sank, and Qin Zhao also got on the bed and hugged her from behind.
But he didn't say anything.
The afternoon sun was very good today, gentle and warm, making people feel lazy. Jing Li pursed his lips, but he couldn't bear to push the person away, so he just let him go.
Qin Zhao didn't say anything until Jing Li felt that he was about to fall asleep, and then he heard the other party whisper in his ear: "I was wrong."
"... I shouldn't have made you worry so much. I won't do that again. Can you forgive me for this time?"
"You don't understand at all." Jing Li buried his face in the quilt, sullenly, "I'm not angry about that."
"What?"
"I don't understand. You obviously just wanted to pretend to be sick and not go to the Luming Feast, so why did you hide it from me?" Jing Li became more and more angry as he spoke. He turned over and sat up. "If you told me in advance, wouldn't I be able to help you deceive the prefect? If you don't say anything, I won't say anything, and Ah Qi won't say anything either, then who can tell that you were faking your illness?"
"Why did you lie to me too?"
It was obvious that as long as he told Jing Li the truth, Jing Li could pretend to be sick with him and avoid the Lu Ming Banquet.
But Qin Zhao had never thought of a solution.
I never thought of asking Jingli for help.
Even in the scene where he pretended to be sick, part of the reason was to hide it from Jing Li.
Jing Li: "I know you have reasons for what you have to do, and I can understand your difficulties, but you can't ruin your body like this. If something happens to you, what should I do? What about Xiaoyuzai?"
Qin Zhao looked at Jing Li in silence.
After a while, he asked softly, "Xiao Yu, have you... guessed my identity?"