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Yun Li simply held him in her arms, gently patting his back, and the Little Guy quickly fell asleep. Despite the crowd and the noisy environment, he seemed truly exhausted.
Jiang Shiyu wiped his mouth and said to her, "Let me take him!"
Just as he was about to reach for the Little Guy, the child began to squirm, protesting, "No, I want to be held!"
Jiang Shiyu clicked his tongue in annoyance, casting a displeased glance at Jiang Ci nestled in Yun Li's embrace. He suspected the little rascal was doing this on purpose.
Yun Li chuckled, "I'll hold him for now!"
Jiang Shiyu nodded, "Thanks for the trouble."
The others watched the two with a sense of unease; their dynamic felt strange—like a couple yet not quite. There was a familiarity mixed with an underlying strangeness.
After finishing their meal, everyone prepared to head home. They hailed a taxi, and Xu Nian and Yu Meng got in. Peng Qingyu looked a bit worried and asked, "Yun Li, are you going to be okay on your own?"
Yun Li nodded confidently, "You all go ahead!"
Jiang Shiyu, overhearing Peng Qingyu's concern, interjected, "Am I not human?"
Peng Qingyu glanced at Jiang Shiyu and chuckled, "Alright then, we'll take our leave."
Yu Meng leaned out of the car window, her gaze lingering on the two with a knowing smile. "Yun Li, goodbye! Remember to message me when you get there."
As the taxi drove away, Jiang Shiyu said to Yun Li, "My car is over there."
Yun Li followed Jiang Shiyu as they walked toward his vehicle. He had parked in a spot at the north entrance of the square instead of the underground garage because he disliked the unpleasant smell inside.
They walked side by side, with Yun Li supporting Jiang Ci's bottom as the child slept soundly against her shoulder. After three or four minutes of walking, they arrived at the car. Jiang Shiyu opened the back door while Yun Li bent down to get in. The weather was hot and stuffy inside the car as well; Yun Li felt sticky from sweat while holding Jiang Ci.
Jiang Shiyu got in and started the engine before turning on the air conditioning. He then leaned back to adjust the direction of the cold air for her.
As Yun Li watched him with his dark hair glistening under the car's interior light, she felt enveloped by his scent. Her heart began to race unexpectedly.
Jiang Shiyu settled into the driver's seat and started the car. As it drove smoothly along the road, the stuffiness inside gradually faded away, replaced by the refreshing coolness of the air conditioning.
Yun Li held Jiang Ci in her arms, pondering what to say to lighten the mood. She wasn't very good at initiating conversation and found herself at a loss for words.
From the front seat, Jiang Shiyu's deep voice broke the silence, causing Yun Li to sit up straight instinctively. "Am I interrupting your fun?" he asked with a hint of concern.
Yun Li quickly shook her head. "No, not at all. Besides, kids are like that."
Jiang Shiyu smiled slightly but said nothing more. After a few moments of silence, Yun Li added, "Actually, you could be a bit gentler with him. I feel like he might be a little scared of you."
Jiang Shiyu chuckled softly. "Is that so?"
Yun Li nodded earnestly. "He's quite well-behaved; he doesn't fuss during meals. When it comes to taking care of kids, a little more patience goes a long way."
"You really understand him well," Jiang Shiyu teased.
Yun Li replied, "Qing Yu has a younger sister. We used to take her out to play often, and after spending a few days together, we got to know her habits pretty well."
"Qing Yu?" Jiang Shiyu asked.
"Yes, that tall and slender guy, Peng Qingyu."
"You two seem to get along well," Jiang Shiyu remarked.
Yun Li nodded in agreement. "We've known each other for many years; we can be considered comrades who have fought side by side for many years. Not just him, but also Yu Meng. We all entered Affiliated High School together and have spent years together since then. We’ve witnessed each other at our most vulnerable times."
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