Qi Huifen's expression became slightly unsightly.
Ye Mei quickly said, "Mom, here's the deal. I've agreed with Mingyue that I'll be her only aunt, and Yan Xintong remains her only mother. No matter what, I can't deprive Mingyue of the love she has for her mother. All I need to do is fulfill my own responsibilities."
Qi Huifen gave a resigned smile. "It's good that you can think this way, but she's still young. She'll understand when she's older."
"I know," Ye Mei responded obediently, nodding her head.
Gu Mingyue listened to their conversation, and, realizing that they had no intention of taking her mother away, felt better. She snuggled into Qi Huifen's embrace and cooed, "Grandma, I want to take a bath and change into a new dress. Will you go upstairs with me for the bath?"
Qi Huifen couldn't resist Gu Mingyue's cajoling and cuteness, and led her upstairs.
Qiao Xiguan turned to Ye Mei and said, "You've gotten smarter."