Chapter 105 - 091 A Decade Ago, A Decade Later (Seeking First Subscription)_11
Yun Ya lifted her head from Yun Miao’s chest and glanced at Qin Du, "Brother Ah Du, if you’re jealous just say it, hmph, anyhow, Miaomiao won’t let you hold her; in this world he will only hold me." Her tone was brimming with pride.
Qin Du shook his head with a chuckle, this girl, if he were to be jealous, it would be of Yun Miao, right.
"Alright, hurry up and wash your hands for dinner, dally any longer and the food will get cold." After leaving these words, Qin Du was the first to go downstairs. As he reached the staircase, he turned back to look at the room; the graceful young girl was holding the young boy’s hand, smiling happily. Her radiant smile was more dazzling than the sunlight outside the window.
A shadow fell over his eyes, and he slowly made his way downstairs.
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Gazing at the table full of colorful, fragrant Chinese dishes, Yun Ya couldn’t help but take a deep breath and gave Qin Du a thumbs-up with a smile.
"Brother Ah Du, the girl who marries you must have saved the Galaxy in her last life, just think how blissful that would be."
Qin Du, who was handsome with a gentle demeanor, and a student at Stanford University’s School of Business, achieved excellent grades in all his courses, received a full scholarship each year, was actively involved in various activities, the pillar of the basketball club, the president of the calligraphy club, and promoted the Chinese language within the school; he was quite the distinguished figure on campus.
Who would have thought that the campus celebrity and the dashing big man at school would be such a tender sweetheart at home, capable both in the hall and the kitchen, handsome and wealthy, a perfect man who seemed almost extinct in this era.
Qin Du smiled and pulled out a chair for Yun Ya, and after she sat down, he went around to sit opposite her.
"Do you think that’s happiness?" Qin Du suddenly asked, his eyes discreetly observing Yun Ya.
Yun Ya was startled, then chuckled, "Of course, I’m happy. Having such an outstanding brother would make anyone wake up smiling from their dreams."
Qin Du lowered his lashes, "Just... a brother?"
Yun Ya didn’t hear Qin Du’s words. As she put food into Yun Miao’s bowl, she said, "Brother Ah Du, what has Uncle Qin been busy with recently? I feel like it’s been a long time since I’ve seen him."
Qin Du snapped back to reality, smiling warmly, "Dad has opened a new factory back home. He wants to shift the focus of our family business to China and is currently handling the paperwork with the Industrial and Commercial Bureau."
"Oh, so will Uncle Qin return to China soon?"
Qin Du glanced at Yun Ya and thought for a moment before saying, "He should be going back soon."
Yun Ya peeled a shrimp and placed it in Yun Miao’s bowl, her tone casual and lazy, "What a coincidence, I also need to return to China soon."
Qin Du’s hand, holding his chopsticks, paused, and he looked up at Yun Ya, "Going back to China?"
"Yes, my research has hit a bottleneck. Professor Bird recommended I go back to China to find a batch of research materials. Also, a hospital back home has extended an olive branch, and they want to hire me as their chief physician with a high salary."
"What are your thoughts on that?" Qin Du asked.
Yun Ya arched her eyebrows, "Once my associate professor title is confirmed, I am planning to return and have a look. After all, my relatives are still there. Ten years have gone by; I should visit, shouldn’t I?" There was a hint of irony in her voice that made Qin Du wince unconsciously.
Ten years had passed, and he thought she had already adapted to her life here. But it turned out she still couldn’t forget...
"Yaya, isn’t our life good as it is now? Why must you go back? Living conditions overseas are much freer, you’d be at a disadvantage in China."
Yun Ya smiled, her bright eyes locked on Qin Du, filled with a confidence that was dazzling to behold.
"Brother Ah Du, if I were so easily disadvantaged, I wouldn’t have reached the position I’m in today."
After a pause, she continued, "You’re my most respected elder brother. There’s a lot I don’t want to hide from you, and you know my personality well—I always repay what’s owed. So, there’s no reason for me not to return."
Qin Du sighed, "Alright then, I’ll go back with you."
"What about your studies?"
Qin Du smiled and reached out to ruffle her hair, his eyes filled with doting, "Nothing is more important than you. You haven’t been back for so many years and are unfamiliar with everything; I can’t rest easy if I don’t go with you."
Yun Ya sniffled and chuckled, "Brother Ah Du, you really are the best."
"You, no wonder Dad says your mouth is like it’s coated with honey—it’s just too sweet." Qin Du reached out and tapped her nose gently.
Yun Ya giggled and easily slipped from under his hand.
Qin Du’s eyes dimmed, and then he dropped his gaze and laughed bitterly to himself; the food in his mouth tasted flavorless.
The most respected elder brother... that was her place for him.