My Child

"Fifteen thousand?" Tang Qiao rolled her eyes, finding the offered price much lower than her initial estimate.

Zhang Sanping held his palms and maintained a warm smile. "Yes, Miss Tang. If you find it too high, we can certainly negotiate further. How about ten thousand?"

Tang Qiao felt a peculiar sensation at the abrupt price drop. "Ten thousand? Will your boss agree to that? This seems quite low."

"He will approve this," Zhang Sanping assured her earnestly. "If you're unsatisfied with this villa, we can explore other options. Our boss's friend owns numerous properties and doesn't have many constraints." Indeed, their young master held a significant portion of the capital's land and housing, despite the city's high property values.

Tang Qiao was momentarily speechless. "Your boss's friend is incredibly wealthy."

Zhang Sanping chuckled. "It's true." Half of it will belong to you in the future.

Tang Qiao, aware of the property owner's affluence, didn't object. She made her decision. "Alright, I'll take this one."

Zhang Sanping breathed a sigh of relief. The contract was swiftly completed. Tang Qiao, after reviewing it carefully, signed it and paid three months' rent in advance. She still had 170,000 yuan remaining in her savings, which she intended to use for Jiang You's medical expenses, his education, and perhaps a future trip. She wanted to bring him to travel around the world to indulge in different views.

Tang Qiao contemplated finding an opportunity to meet the people from the Ordinary Streaming platform. After all, she had financial responsibilities toward her brother. The burden weighed heavily on her.

Although Tang Qiao had the idea to meet the head of the Ordinary Streaming platform, she couldn't be in two places at once. She used her free time that afternoon to contact the landlord of her current rental apartment and inform him that she wouldn't be extending the lease. She then returned home to share the news of the new apartment with Jiang You. "I've signed the contract for a small villa in Cui Yuan Estate. The community is nice, and it's a good place to settle."

Jiang You, with numerous properties under his name, couldn't recall specifics about the Cui Yuan Estate. He simply nodded in agreement.

"So, are we moving this Saturday?" Tang Qiao asked.

"Alright," Jiang You replied, nodding. His short black hair clung to his forehead, and his once slender profile had become slightly plump.

Tang Qiao suddenly drew closer, and Jiang You was enveloped by a subtle woody fragrance. In the next moment, a warm hand made contact with his cheek.

"Jiang You!" Tang Qiao exclaimed with delight as she touched his cheek. "You've got baby fat!" She pinched the soft flesh on both sides of Jiang You's face.

"Tang Qiao!" Jiang You's face darkened.

Tang Qiao wrinkled her nose, withdrew her hand, and patted Jiang You's shoulder. "You're so rude. You should address me as 'sister.'"

Jiang You's expression darkened further. "You are not allowed to pinch my face again. And I don't have baby fat!"

Tang Qiao pursed her lips and said, "You do, and it's because I fed you."

"Tang Qiao!" Jiang You was indignant.

"Alright, alright, let's drop the subject," Tang Qiao said, closing her mouth. However, she couldn't resist stealing glances at Jiang You's profile. The more she looked, the more impressed she became. Jiang You, who had always been impervious to other people's stares, now felt somewhat flustered. "Am I really that good-looking?" he asked Tang Qiao with a furrowed brow.

"You look great!" Tang Qiao replied without hesitation, poking Jiang You's stiff shoulder. "When I first saw you, I thought you were quite handsome." His fair complexion and delicate, youthful features instantly charmed her. His facial lines were smooth and clean, and she found him attractive at first sight.

Jiang You acknowledged her compliment with a hum and a faint smile tugging at the corners of his lips. "You have good taste."

Tang Qiao playfully teased him with a smile. "I thought you were handsome when we first met, but now..."

"Now what?" Jiang You couldn't help but inquire.

"Now you're like my own child," Tang Qiao said, her tone affectionate. "The more I look at you, the more handsome you become!"

Jiang You's initially relaxed brows furrowed slowly. "A child?"

"Little brother, I meant little brother!" Tang Qiao corrected herself promptly.

Jiang You frowned, not entirely satisfied with her revised answer.

The following day, Tang Qiao attended school. After the morning self-study session, she was called to Duan Yi's office. Wen Guanjie was also present.

"Please have a seat," Duan Yi invited her.

Tang Qiao sat down and noticed Duan Yi's kind gaze. He attempted to put on a friendly smile, despite his naturally stern demeanor. "Tang Qiao, how's your academic workload? Are you feeling a lot of pressure?"

Tang Qiao shook off the goosebumps that appeared on her skin. "Mr. Duan, if you have something to discuss, please go ahead."

Duan Yi cleared his throat and opted for a direct approach. "I've heard that you're considering entering the Chemistry Olympiad," he said.

Tang Qiao nodded in confirmation.