Chapter 39 Don't Take Pictures Next Time
"Go to the supermarket to buy things, you're strong, help me carry!"
Yan Mingyu said.
"Okay!"
Qin Yu nodded, letting himself donate money might not be an option, but he was definitely up for putting in physical effort.
Soon enough.
The two arrived at a nearby, somewhat larger supermarket. First, they asked the owner for a few sacks. Then, they began their raid.
Toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, shower gel, towels, clothes...
In the end, they filled four sacks, to the delight of the supermarket owner, who couldn't close his mouth from smiling. He even sent two employees to help carry the goods to the orphanage.
The children were naturally overjoyed, one after another calling her "beautiful sister," making Yan Mingyu's icy face bloom with a faint smile.
Qin Yu stared in amazement.
In his memory, this beautiful CEO was like someone with facial paralysis, rarely showing any expression, and her beautiful eyes were like the Abyss, unreadable to anyone.
But, since the plane landed today.
The smiles on her face became more and more frequent.
Adult faces often wear one or several masks. Perhaps this is the real her?
He hadn't expected that she could be so cold and aloof in the company, yet so compassionate in private.
If she wasn't so beautiful, and if her status were ordinary, maybe he really would have hit on her.
Unfortunately, there are not so many ifs...
Watching the beautiful CEO mingle with the children, Qin Yu felt a complex mix of emotions.
Sitting in the shade of the trees, he sneakily took out his phone and captured Yan Mingyu's smiling face.
He guessed that he'd not see it again back at the company.
"What are you doing?"
Qin Yu, the dummy, inexperienced in taking photos of people, didn't even turn off the sound or the flash.
Yan Mingyu naturally noticed and stood up, looking at Qin Yu with a smile that wasn't quite a smile, and asked.
"Uh... taking pictures of the kids!"
Qin Yu said sheepishly.
"Let me see!"
Yan Mingyu walked up to Qin Yu, stretching out her fair hand.
"Uh..."
"Give it here!"
At Yan Mingyu's command, Qin Yu reflexively handed over the phone.
"..."
Yan Mingyu looked at herself in the phone for a few seconds before saying, "Your photography skills are terrible, don't take pictures next time!"
"Oh..."
Qin Yu quickly put his phone away.
He thought the beautiful CEO was going to be angry, but it was just a false alarm.
It seems her mood is really good today. If this had happened at the company, she would definitely have made him delete the picture and then scolded him with a cold face.
A moment later.
Principal Hu came out, and seeing it was getting late, he drove back to the school with Yan Mingyu and Qin Yu.
At that time, Tang Chunjin also called.
After bidding farewell to Principal Hu, Yan Mingyu and Qin Yu returned the same way they came.
Once everyone met up, they strolled around for a while longer, then drove back to Grandma Tang's estate in the suburbs.
The kitchen had already prepared a sumptuous dinner, and Tang Chunjin also brought out a few bottles of precious wine from his collection.
"Yan... Mingyu, you can only have one glass!"
Qin Yu got carried away, almost calling her 'President Yan.'
Seeing her getting ready to drink, he gently reminded her.
"Yo... brother-in-law, strict family rules, huh!"
Tang Chunjin joked.
"That... heh heh."
Qin Yu didn't know how to explain, so just chuckled foolishly.
"I got it!"
Yan Mingyu rolled her eyes in secret.
It gave Qin Yu the illusion that she truly stepped into the role of "wife."
His heart skipped a beat, but then he told himself: What nonsense are you thinking about? Women are good at acting; she's just putting on a show for the Tang family.
If you take it seriously, you lose...
"Mingyu, seeing you and your brother-in-law getting along so well, I can rest easy now. Initially, when the old man said you were reluctant to get married, Grandma and I were worried for a while!"
Tang Chunjin said with relief.
"Mm... feelings can be cultivated!"
Yan Mingyu could only say so.
"Haha... come on, let's drink, let's drink. Mingyu can't drink too much, but tonight, brother-in-law, you have to drink a little more. Ah, Grandma, you drink slower..."
Tang Chunjin had just raised his glass when he noticed Grandma Tang had already downed hers.
"It's because you don't let me drink normally. Tonight, with Mingyu here, I'm happy, and I want to drink more!"
Grandma Tang said like a child.
"Alright, Grandma, drink a few more. But slow down, okay..."
Tang Chunjin was mixed with laughter and helplessness.
"Grandma, Big Brother, Sister-in-law, I wish you all good health and happiness!"
Yan Mingyu stood up and said.
"Grandma, Big Brother, Sister-in-law, I toast to you as well!"
Qin Yu also stood up and said.
"Hehe, then I wish you lovebirds love and affection forever and ever!"
Tang Chunjin said with a beaming smile.
"Come on, brother-in-law, let me top up your drink..."
"Sure!"
Unknowingly, Qin Yu and Tang Chunjin had both downed a bottle each.
Yan Mingyu kicked him subtly with her foot, "You should drink less, too; you're already slurring your words..."
"Hehe, when Big Brother is happy, I'm happy too..."
Qin Yu grinned foolishly.
He had no clue what Yan Mingyu was worried about.
Because, at noon, Grandma Tang had said they should stay here for the night. Most likely, they would end up sharing a room.
Yan Mingyu was afraid that this guy, once drunk, would have designs on her.
Otherwise, why would there be a saying like "liquor brings out the beast"?
"Haha, since Mingyu has spoken, then neither I nor brother-in-law will drink anymore. Next time, next time let's have a proper drink!"
Tang Chunjin said, laughing.
"Alright, Big Brother, next time I'll definitely drink with you until the end!"
Qin Yu said with his face flushed.
"I'll take you to rest then!"
Tang Chunjin stood up and said.
The estate was large, and there were often friends and relatives visiting, so several guest rooms were prepared when it was built.
In scale and standard, they were no less than a luxury hotel's.
Even because of its suburban location, it was more tranquil and elegant.
Soon.
Upon reaching the backyard, Tang Chunjin opened the door and said with a smile, "Mingyu, you and brother-in-law should get some rest early!"
"Mm..."
Yan Mingyu lowered her head, her pretty face covered with a layer of blush.
Fortunately, the night was hazy, and Tang Chunjin, who was tipsy, didn't notice.
It was Qin Yu, however, who couldn't help blurting out after Tang Chunjin left, "President Yan, what do you mean? Are we sleeping together?"
"You wish!"
Yan Mingyu glared at Qin Yu, annoyed.
Indeed, when a man and a woman are alone together, their thoughts hardly ever tend toward the innocent.
"I... I'm just asking. Sleep has its literal meaning and then there's the deeper meaning..."
Since Qin Yu had drunk quite a bit, his boldness had swelled considerably.
"Let's go inside and talk about it!"
Yan Mingyu turned and entered the room, which had a living area, bathroom, and bedroom, both spacious and cozy.
"You go take a shower first; I still have something to do!"
After Qin Yu entered, Yan Mingyu took her phone and went back outside.
"Oh..."
Qin Yu, having run around with Yan Mingyu the whole day, was also a bit tired.
In the bathroom, he showered quickly under the pouring water, put on the pajamas the Tang Family had prepared, and tossed his clothes into the washing machine.
Then, he collapsed on the couch, hazily watching TV.
What else was there to do?
There was only one bed; would he just lie down first and then wait for Yan Mingyu to join him?
A moment later.
Yan Mingyu walked in with her phone, glanced at the drowsy Qin Yu, and said, "You go sleep on the bed; I'll sleep on the couch later!"