CHAPTER 552: CHAPTER 542 I’M NOT SOMEONE ELSE

Holding Bi Xiaoyuan in her arms, Bi Xia brought Xiaoyuan outside. She looked down at Xiaoyuan and asked softly, "Little Bun, are you disappointed?"

"Hmm?" Xiaoyuan looked at Bi Xia in confusion.

Bi Xia tilted her head and thought for a moment. "I mean, when something big happens and it’s not me but someone else who protects you. Do you feel let down?"

Xiaoyuan didn’t quite understand what Bi Xia was saying, but he seemed to sense Bi Xia’s conflict, and pouted slightly. "Brother, I don’t quite understand."

"But...are you talking about Brother A Zhan and Brother Feifei? But they’re not outsiders, they’re very close to you, right?" Xiaoyuan blinked his big eyes.

Bi Xia nodded, "That’s right, but..."

"Brother, mom once told me that Brother A Zhan and Brother Feifei treat us very well, but I can’t throw tantrums at them because they tolerate me because they like you," Xiaoyuan furrowed his brows, trying to convey his thoughts more clearly. "So, could it be that they’re helping us because of you?"

People often say that children speak without inhibition, but sometimes children see things more clearly and simply.

Bi Xiaoyuan’s words left Bi Xia stunned; she felt like... she was overthinking things again...

"Besides, isn’t brother working hard?" Xiaoyuan hugged Bi Xia tightly. "To me, brother is the best!"

With a low laugh, Bi Xia kissed Xiaoyuan’s forehead. "Thank you, Little Bun. I didn’t expect you to help brother solve problems too."

"Really?" Xiaoyuan’s wide eyes stared at Bi Xia, and when she nodded, he chuckled, "Then brother, can I have a candy?"

Bi Xia smiled gently, "No."

"..." Xiaoyuan hummed, no reward... oh well, I’ll be gracious then!

Putting Xiaoyuan down and watching him toddle towards the office, Bi Xia leaned lightly against the wall, lost in thought.

Suddenly, a firm chest pressed against her back, startling her. She shivered but then relaxed as she recognized the familiar warmth and feel, letting the arm encircle her waist.

"Why did you come out?" Bi Xia asked softly.

Qin Zhan smiled, nuzzling his chin gently on the top of her head. "It’s not like I can’t be seen. Why shouldn’t I come out?"

Bi Xia smiled back, "I mean, aren’t you afraid of being recognized? Many people know you here, just like in Beijing."

"So what if they recognize me," said Qin Zhan indifferently. "Grandpa already knows about my lover. At most, it means taking you to the Qin Family early, which is what I wanted."

"Who’s talking about that," Bi Xia rolled her eyes, "A lot of people know you. Aren’t you afraid of being surrounded by dozens of people, needing a helicopter for an aerial escape?"

Qin Zhan pinched her cheek lightly and said softly, "That won’t happen. In Beijing, no one would dare, let alone here in Qing City. However..."

He paused and continued, "It would be good if they recognize me. I can tell them this place belongs to my lover. That way, those without eyes will stop bothering us."

After hearing Qin Zhan’s words, Bi Xia paused and slowly smiled. "So you did hear."

"I felt your spiritual power was off," Qin Zhan held Bi Xia tightly, speaking earnestly. "Little Nine, the pursuit of power doesn’t just mean individual strength."

"Even if you have Sun Wukong’s abilities, when facing all the gods and Buddhas, you still have to stay obediently under the Five Finger Mountain. Sometimes, your connections reflect your power. The more powerful people you know, the higher your own status."

Bi Xia remained silent for a moment. "I know, I just think if I can solve it myself, I shouldn’t trouble others."

"But you still trouble Qu Zian and Meng Chi," Qin Zhan kissed her earlobe and continued, "They may be your brothers, but I am your lover, not someone else. So, Little Nine, don’t see me as a burden. See me as one of your sources of strength, your fearless support... can you do that?"

"..." Slowly, Bi Xia’s lips curled into a smile. She turned her head and kissed those thin lips, saying everything without words...