Chapter 220: The Dancer's Flexibility

The kitchen, originally for cooking, became enchanting.

"Ah..."

A moment later, as Xu Yuexin arched his waist forward, Tian Xianma let out a soft sigh, leaned forward and placed both hands on the counter.

In her beautiful eyes also showed an extremely embarrassed expression.

……

This time, Xu Yuexin finally understood what is called a dancer's superb flexibility.

When Xu Yuexin lowered Tian Xianma's slender beautiful legs from his shoulder, she collapsed weakly into his arms.

"Darling, your legs are really beautiful."

Xu Yuexin, unable to let go, gently stroked Tian Xianma's long legs and asked, "Do all dancers look like this?"

"What, you... um... do you still want to see someone else's?"

Tian Xianma, panting lightly, glared at Xu Yuexin and lightly tapped his chest, saying.

"Hehe, no one's legs are as good as yours."

Xu Yuexin brushed his hand over Tian Xianma's delicate face and said, "Let's go eat, replenish a bit."

"No, we just moved and need to start a meal."

Tian Xianma shook her head and said.

"Then we can't eat these noodles either."

Xu Yuexin glanced at the over‑soaked noodles in the pot and said, "I'll go buy two more bags."

"Mm‑mm, go quickly and come back soon."

Tian Xianma, hand touching the lingering flush on her face, said.

It was noon when she just added the noodles.

Now the sun had already shifted westward, and Tian Xianma was truly starving.

"Alright, wait for me a moment."

Xu Yuexin hurried out of the kitchen, and a moment later returned with two bags of fresh noodles, two tomatoes, and a sack of eggs.

"Tomato and egg noodles, here to replenish you well."

Xu Yuexin, smiling, handed the items to Tian Xianma and said.

"I don't need any replenishing."

Tian Xianma, thin‑skinned, gave Xu Yuexin a cold stare and said.

After speaking, Tian Xianma reignited the gas stove, added water to the freshly rinsed pot, and boiled the noodles again.

Xu Yuexin left the kitchen and returned to the living room, causing no trouble.

From sunrise to noon and now the sun shifting west, he too was hungry.

In the kitchen, the water hadn't boiled yet; Tian Xianma was chopping tomatoes and beating eggs beside him, looking somewhat busy.

Xu Yuexin leaned on the chair, watching the scene, feeling delighted.

Tian Xianma was not only beautiful and well‑shaped, but also gentle and virtuous.

Getting to handle such a perfect woman made him a little excited just thinking about it.

After a while, the noodles were ready, and Tian Xianma brought Xu Yuexin's bowl up.

"It's scalding, remember to blow on it."

Tian Xianma placed the noodles on the table before him and then brought her own bowl over.

"This house has heating; remember to turn it on in winter."

Xu Yuexin picked up his chopsticks and instructed Tian Xianma.

"Heating isn't cheap, is it?"

Tian Xianma asked.

"No problem, I cover water, electricity, and heating."

Xu Yuexin, magnanimously, said, "If you run short of money, tell me; I have some."

"Mm..."

Tian Xianma nodded, said, and while tucking into the noodles her eyes looked a bit dazed.

As Xu Yuexin invested more and more in her, Tian Xianma realized a problem.

That was that she would never repay Xu Yuexin's affection.

Since that's how it is, I'll repay it with a lifetime of companionship! After a moment of hesitation, Tian Xianma silently resolved, her eyes gradually clearing and gaining a touch of determination.

"What, thinking about something?"

Xu Yuexin noticed the change in Tian Xianma's gaze and asked her.

"No... I just want to ask, will you ever not want me?"

Tian Xianma asked earnestly.

Pfft, she actually worried about that.

Xu Yuexin was amused by Tian Xianma's naive question and quickly gave a serious response.

"Don't worry, you are one of the most important people in my heart; how could I ever not want you."

Xu Yuexin lifted Tian Xianma's small hand and said.

"Oh..."

Tian Xianma finally let out a sigh of relief.

Xu Yuexin, seeing her expression, also breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems that people of this era don't care much about those two words.

After finishing the noodles, Xu Yuexin went outside to acquire a thick set and a thin set of bedding, as well as sheets, a mattress, pillows and other supplies.

That night, he stayed at Tian Xianma's place to sleep.

"Stop it… wasn't it already…".

At midnight, when Xu Yuexin embraced the side‑sleeping Tian Xianma from behind and his large hand slipped into her thin nightgown, she let out a slight protest.

"If you must blame anyone, blame it on your being too beautiful."

Xu Yuexin whispered in Tian Xianma's ear, turned her cheek toward him, and kissed her.

"Mmm…".

Tian Xianma initially resisted a bit.

However, as Xu Yuexin continued his moves, she gradually yielded, eventually losing herself and rising on her own…

…

The next morning, Xu Yuexin escorted Tian Xianma to the Dance Academy for work, dropped her off at the school gate, and then headed back home.

Upon entering the house, Xu Yuexin, as usual, checked the mailbox at the door for mail.

"Clack…".

After the iron green mailbox was opened, Xu Yuexin saw several letters inside, as well as a telegram.

Who sent the telegram? Xu Yuexin was the first to pick up the telegram and read it.

"Xu Jun, the situation here is a bit tense; the Watanabe family seems to be acting against me."

"These past days, around the house entrance, we keep spotting unidentified personnel moving and tailing."

"If possible, I'd like to send Mengmeng to stay with you for a while; is that convenient?"

Xu Yuexin's whole body went alert, his eyes widening to the limit.

If anyone threatens his daughter's safety, he will definitely make them experience true pain! Though Xu Yuexin's mind remained calm, his fury was already burning uncontrollably.

Back at Guogongfu Guogong Mansion Main Hall, Xu Yuexin immediately dialed Mei Naizi's number.

"Hello, Mei Naizi, I've received your telegram."

Once the call connected, Xu Yuexin got straight to the point, "I'll go fetch Mengmeng right away."

"After settling her, I'll go to Tokyo with you to clean up the Watanabe family."

"You bring the child over first; I've got the Watanabe family covered."

"Their strength is not on my level; I can handle them with ease."

"You only need to ensure the child's safety."

From the receiver came Mei Naizi's unusually calm voice, "I know things are tough over there; I'm counting on you."

"Don't say that; she's my child."

Xu Yuexin cut in immediately, "I'll be in Tokyo tomorrow—no, today."

"You just need to guarantee Mengmeng's safety before I arrive."

Indeed, bringing Mengmeng to his side would bring a series of problems.

But right now Xu Yuexin can't worry about that; the child's safety outweighs everything.

"Alright, call me before you board."

"Goodbye."

After hanging up, Xu Yuexin left without even packing his luggage, rushing straight to the airport with only a Visa on him.

Buy a ticket, board the plane.

The same afternoon, Xu Yuexin arrived at Chengtian Jichang and hailed a taxi to Mei Naizi's residence in Tokyo.

"Go there at the fastest speed."

Xu Yuexin gave the driver instructions in English.

The driver said nothing, slammed the accelerator, and sped forward.

After forty minutes, the taxi reached the vicinity of Mei Naizi's house.

Because this was a conglomerate's private estate, a row of iron fences kept the taxi outside the manor, preventing entry.

Xu Yuexin produced the bank card he got in Xiangjiang, intending to swipe, but the driver told him the POS was broken and only cash would do.

Xu Yuexin had no foreign exchange in his hand at all.

And this place was far from Mei Naizi's actual home; shouting for them might not be heard.

"Here you go."

Xu Yuexin, too lazy for small talk, took off his Rolex, tossed it to the driver, opened the door and left.

Xu Yuexin now only has his daughter's safety on his mind; he doesn't want to waste a single minute.

The driver, clutching the Rolex, stared dumbfounded at Xu Yuexin's departing back.

Regardless of whether this Rolex is genuine or not…

The fare would be more than enough.

After getting out, Xu Yuexin hurried to Mei Naizi's villa and knocked on the front door.

"Xu Jun."

From inside came Mei Naizi's delighted voice, and the door opened quickly.

"You and Mengmeng didn't encounter anything, right?"

With the door open, Xu Yuexin blurted out to Mei Naizi.

"Hmm, we haven't run into anything yet, just uneasy."

Mei Naizi invited Xu Yuexin inside, taking his removed suit.

The villa's security was indeed far stricter than before.

Xu Yuexin just entered the main gate and saw several Bodyguards in suits and leather shoes, wearing sunglasses.

On the first floor of the villa, there were also two female Bodyguards armed and on guard.

As Xu Yuexin passed through the living room, the female Bodyguards and servants bowed and greeted him in succession.

Xu Yuexin ignored them.

He and Mei Naizi briskly walked to the innermost bedroom, and with a big hand he lifted the door open.

It was a warm and spacious children's room, pink‑toned, with a toddler's walker and a crawling mat inside.

All the table legs and bed legs inside were rounded, ensuring they wouldn't hit the child.

The bed was very low, not even to the knees, so even if a servant's negligence caused the child to fall, they wouldn't be hurt.

The rich raise children not only at great expense, but above all with absolute safety.

On the bed, Huizi was holding Mengmeng, teasing her to talk.

Compared with when she was just born, Mengmeng had grown a bit; her delicate, jade‑like little face with flickering eyes was extremely cute.

"Mengmeng, come let Daddy hold you."

Seeing his daughter, Xu Yuexin immediately smiled, opened his arms and took the child from Huizi's hands.

"mua!"

After planting a kiss on Mengmeng's face, Xu Yuexin rubbed his cheek against hers again.

"Ha…"

At this moment, Mengmeng laughed and reached out to touch Xu Yuexin's face.

Xu Yuexin then lowered his head for her to touch.

Her chubby little paw pattered over Xu Yuexin's face, finally poking his mouth with her fingertip.

"Good… have you been missing Daddy lately?"

Xu Yuexin squeezed his daughter's little paw and asked with a smiling face.

"Ha…"

Mengmeng hadn't yet learned to speak; she just giggled and bobbed her head.

Seeing her adorable look, Xu Yuexin couldn't put her down.

After teasing Mengmeng for a while, Xu Yuexin finally looked up and asked Mei Naizi about the current situation.

"Are there many people sent by the Watanabe family?"

"Not many, just a few; they're also afraid I'll call the police."

Mei Naizi said, "Usually they roam around the outskirts of our property and haven't broken in yet."

"We can't be careless; they might be sent to keep watch."

Xu Yuexin thought for a moment and said, "Have you recently had any new conflicts of interest with them?"

"No, they probably can't accept the loss of their assets, so they're trying to retaliate."

Mei Naizi replied decisively, "I can make them learn what 'the heavens are high and the earth is thick' means, though it will take some time."

"Letting you take the child away is mainly to prevent them from taking reckless risks."

"Hmm, being cautious is right," Xu Yuexin said, "How do you plan to deal with them?"

"They still have a few small companies under them; I only need to notify Yin Hang to call in the loans, and they'll be in agony."

"Hmm, stay safe."

Xu Yuexin nodded and said, "I'll take Mengmeng and leave in a moment."

"Huizi will go with you; she'll pack the supplies properly."

Mei Naizi said.

While she was speaking, Huizi had already gotten up and started gathering various infant supplies.

When Huizi finished packing, she was holding two large, bulging bags; Xu Yuexin then lifted the child and set off with her.

Mei Naizi dispatched a car and Bodyguards to escort the two to the airport VIP lounge.

"Excuse me, sir, what are your plans for the child?"

Inside the VIP lounge, Huizi cautiously asked Xu Yuexin.

"I have a very reliable friend who can foster the child at her home."

Xu Yuexin said, "She also comes from a prestigious family and can take good care of the child."

Huizi said nothing further after hearing that.

Since Xu Yuexin had already arranged everything, she felt at ease.

After a moment, the boarding gate began to release passengers.

The two took the first‑class exclusive passage and boarded the plane first, with Mengmeng constantly held in Xu Yuexin's arms.

Throughout the process, Mengmeng was exceptionally well‑behaved, neither crying nor fussing, and occasionally tried to reach out to touch Xu Yuexin's face.

"Missing Daddy, huh?"

After sitting down on the plane, Xu Yuexin saw his daughter stubbornly extend her little paw, smiled, lowered his head, and planted a kiss on her face.

"Ya… ya…"

The daughter patted Xu Yuexin's hair and stared at him with wide eyes for a while.

Just as Xu Yuexin thought his daughter was about to do something else, she tilted her head and fell asleep in the swaddle.

What a sleep speed that would make adults jealous! "Please let me hold her, sir."

At that moment, Huizi extended both hands and said.

"No, I'm holding her."

Xu Yuexin whispered, fearing to wake the daughter.

"Being your child is truly a blessing."

Huizi withdrew her hands and sighed.

"Holding a child, what's the big deal?"

"The director may not know, but in most conglomerate families the male and female heads rarely tend to the children personally."

"Parents like you and your wife are rare in the upper class."

Huizi explained.

"That's them."

Xu Yuexin said, "My child must be raised by me alone."

After a long flight, the plane arrived at Jingcheng.

"Here, no one will hurt Mengmeng."

When the plane touched down, Xu Yuexin, relieved, said, "Make sure you secure the belongings."

"Yes, master."

Huizi, with utmost respect, stood and took the suitcase containing the baby bottle and other supplies.

When the two disembarked at midnight, Xu Yuexin, cradling the baby, rode straight to Shen Qingru's home in Xicheng District; after arriving at the gate, he handed the baby to Huizi and knocked on the courtyard door.

"Aunt Shen, it's me, open the door."

There was no response inside; Xu Yuexin knocked repeatedly a few times before hearing Shen Qingru's sleepy voice.

"Xiao Xu?"

"That's right, it's me."

Xu Yuexin replied.

"Hold on, I'm coming."

Soon after, hurried footsteps echoed in the courtyard as Shen Qingru emerged from the house into the front yard.

When she opened the door, Shen Qingru felt puzzled: what could Xu Yuexin possibly want at this dead of night?

As the door opened, she saw, by moonlight, a child in a swaddling cloth and was instantly stunned.

Xu Yuexin… had a child born outside? "Xiao Xu, what is this…"

Shen Qingru said awkwardly.

"Come in and we'll talk later."

In the darkness, Xu Yuexin's expression was hard to read, but his tone remained calm.

Shen Qingru, at a loss, walked into the courtyard with him, her mind still reeling.

Whose child is Xiao Xu's?

Why did he come at midnight with a baby? Shen Qingru's head was full of questions, eager for answers.

"Aunt Shen, I know you have many questions to ask."

After reaching Guogong Mansion Main Hall, Xu Yuexin said to Shen Qingru, "Let us settle the child first, then I'll explain everything, okay?"

"Alright… you go ahead and take care of it."

Shen Qingru steadied herself and replied blankly.

From the look of it, is Xu Yuexin planning to have the child stay at his own home?

Xu Yuexin saw Aunt Shen's bewilderment, but at this moment he could not spare a word.

"I'll settle the child to sleep; you bring out the baby bottle and such."

Xu Yuexin instructed Huizi.

"Waa waa waa…"

After the ordeal of disembarking, Mengmeng had already woken and began wailing loudly.

It was his first time seeing his daughter cry so hard, and Xu Yuexin was somewhat flustered.

"Mengmeng, don't cry…"

Entering the bedroom, Xu Yuexin sat on the bed and gently rocked his daughter in his arms.

The daughter was still quite attached to Xu Yuexin; after a few back‑and‑forth sways, her cries subsided and she quietly drifted into sleep.

Feeling his daughter's steady breathing, Xu Yuexin let out a sigh of relief.

If you aren't a parent, you wouldn't know how heart‑rending it is to hear your own child cry.

"You stay with her while I step out for a bit."

Xu Yuexin carefully placed the child on the bed and said to Huizi.

Huizi had already retrieved the baby bottle, diaper blanket and other supplies, and replied, "Yes, master."

"You go handle your business first; I'll take care of this here."

As she spoke, Huizi covered Mengmeng with the diaper blanket to keep her from catching a chill at night.

Having settled his daughter, Xu Yuexin left the room, ready to explain the situation to Aunt Shen.

Aunt Shen was still in the living room, sitting on a chair with a slight frown.

Xu Yuexin, carrying a child for her, came to her with the child when trouble arose.

She wouldn't say that her anger was false.

"Where did the child come from?"

Upon meeting, Aunt Shen asked in a sour tone.

"It was with a Japanese woman."

Xu Yuexin forced a smile, moved a chair, and sat opposite Aunt Shen, saying.

Then, he recounted the whole chain of events to Aunt Shen in full detail.

Aunt Shen was dumbfounded, unable to believe what he said.

"You're not lying to me, are you?"

Aunt Shen asked puzzled, "How could such an absurd thing exist in the world?"

"It's already this late; could I still be deceiving you, Aunt Shen?"

Xu Yuexin forced a wry smile and said, "All I ask is that you, Aunt Shen, consider my situation and look after the child for a while."

"Impossible, absolutely impossible."

Aunt Shen shook her head firmly and said, "Find someone else; I really can't take this child for you."

She had been kept in the dark the whole time, and now, when trouble arises, wants to make her come and take the child.

Isn't this too much?

"It's not that I can't find anyone, that's why I came to you."

Xu Yuexin took Aunt Shen's hand, pleading, "If you don't help me, I really will have no way out."

Sigh, this child really is…

Aunt Shen, harassed by Xu Yuexin, looked at him reproachfully.

"You said you kept me in the dark from start to finish, and now you want me to take the child."

"Do you think any other person could accept her?"

"Exactly, I handled this improperly; I will atone to you, Aunt Shen."

Xu Yuexin gently stroked Aunt Shen's jade‑like hand and said, "I assure you, this will never happen again."

"I didn't ask for your guarantee."

Aunt Shen withdrew her hand, pressed her forehead in distress, and said, "First, let the child and that woman stay at my place for one night."

"I'll think it over until tomorrow and tell you then."

Hey, Aunt Shen's attitude softened.

Xu Yuexin felt a secret joy inside.

"At this late hour, you can't just drive them away."

He smiled and stood up, saying.

"Are you sure?"

Hearing his words, the usually gentle Aunt Shen's expression changed.

Xu Yuexin, seeing this, quickly softened his tone.

"I'm not sure; after all, the final decision is yours."

"I'll go to sleep first; after a day's ordeal I'm exhausted to death."

Having said that, he hurried away.

"What a troublemaker."

Aunt Shen sighed, looking at Xu Yuexin's retreating back with worry.

She's still a graduate student, with classes and papers; even if she wanted to help Xu Yuexin with the child, she has no time.

Truly don't know what Xu Yuexin is thinking, why he insists on finding her.

Aunt Shen thought unhappily, and after a long while, went to sleep.

The next morning, Aunt Shen woke to Mengmeng's wailing.

The child's cry was so penetrating that Aunt Shen could hear it clearly even two rooms away.

Aunt Shen, disturbed by the noise, couldn't sleep, so she got up to check outside.

She saw Xu Yuexin holding his daughter, quarrelling with Huizi.

"Ah, Mengmeng, be good, stop crying, okay?"

Xu Yuexin gently rocked his daughter in his arms, soothing her in a warm voice.

Shen Qingru stepped forward, glanced, and her expression changed slightly.

It was dark yesterday, so she hadn't seen what the child looked like.

Now in daylight she saw clearly; it's a very beautiful baby girl.

Large, sparkling eyes.

A straight nose, just like Xu Yuexin's.

Soft pink skin, with two little dimples on her face.

When Shen Qingru looked over, the child also looked at her, stopped crying, and examined her.

Shen Qingru was amused by the child's mischievous, tiny‑yet‑lively appearance.

"Mengmeng is her nickname, right?"

"Yes, her formal name is Xu Mengdie."

Xu Yuexin swayed his daughter and said, "She turned out pretty, didn't she?"

"She is indeed quite pretty."

Shen Qingru nodded slightly, feeling less resistant to the child.

"She, you know, is especially obedient, often looking at me and smiling."

"She probably cries today because she's not used to the new environment; she'll settle down later."

"Mm, let's keep her here for now."

Shen Qingru thought for a moment and told Xu Yuexin, "It's just that a longer stay might not be okay."

She finally agreed.

Thus, the child finally had a place to settle.

Xu Yuexin let out a long sigh and said.

"It's okay, as long as you can stay for a while, that's fine."

"And you don't have to worry about taking care of the child; with Huizi watching, I'll also come often."

Xu Yuexin gave Shen Qingru a calming pill and said.

(End of chapter)