Billionaire's Long Journey of Chasing His Love-Chapter 470 - 405: Luova Can Also Be Petty (Part 2)

Chapter 470: Chapter 405: Luova Can Also Be Petty (Part 2)

Tong Ai Ni followed Yi Luowa’s gaze. "Fan Yuxin, one of our high school classmates. She’s from Country Z and a somewhat well-known nanny... Sis, your tone just now... why do I smell jealousy?"

Tong Ai Ni looked at Yi Luowa and laughed.

Yi Luowa rolled her eyes. "I drank three bottles of vinegar before coming out today. Is that a problem?"

"Haha... Sis, there’s absolutely nothing between my brother and her. Even though Fan Yuxin was our classmate, back in school, the only person she got along with decently was me. She barely even talked to my brother and the others."

Joyina glanced over, then turned to Yi Luowa and said, "When I walked over just now, I overheard them talking about kids."

"They’ve got something in common now!" Yi Luowa scoffed, pursing her lips.

Joyina laughed. "You used to be much less petty. What’s going on now? I can smell it too!"

Jimo Shanshan said lazily, "Pregnant women are like that."

"You turned petty too?" Joyina asked with wide eyes.

Jimo Shanshan pouted. "Just yesterday I got upset. Nowadays, as long as Maize Kai talks to a female colleague, my mood sours."

"So pregnancy causes things like this? That’s scary!" Joyina shuddered exaggeratedly.

"I know it’s irrational, but I just can’t control myself." Jimo Shanshan sighed. "It’s that phase where women feel insecure and overthink. The hormone surges also make emotions harder to manage. You just have to find ways to deal with it. Once it’s over, you’ll feel better."

"Deep breath—" Yi Luowa forced herself not to look over at Tong Airui and that woman, working hard to adjust her own emotions.

Connie came over carrying two glasses of juice. "Sis, Shanshan freshly squeezed these for you two."

"Thanks," Jimo Shanshan said as she took one.

Yi Luowa sighed, "I’m feeling a little queasy. I’m afraid if I drink it, I might throw up."

"If you won’t drink it, I will. I’m really thirsty." Joyina reached out, but her hand was smacked away by Youyou, who had just run over. "This is for my sister! You’re not pregnant, so you can’t have it!"

"Aren’t we supposed to be on the same side?" Joyina pouted, rubbing the back of her hand.

Youyou smirked, "I’m always on my sister’s side!"

Joyina squinted at her menacingly. "Wait until Eighth Brother and your sister aren’t around—I’ll teach you a lesson then!"

Youyou rested her hands on Yi Luowa’s shoulders, tilting her head as she looked at Joyina. "Talking nonsense in broad daylight—what makes you think you could handle me?"

Joyina glared at her, puffing up her cheeks in frustration.

Youyou leaned on Yi Luowa’s shoulder, laughing. "Sis, remember when Joyina didn’t back down that day? I let her and her two hulking brothers team up, and they still couldn’t beat me. Eventually, even that little guy from her family joined in—four people in total!"

"And then?" Yi Luowa tilted her head at her.

"All four of them ended up lying flat." Youyou smugly wiped her nose like a showoff.

Tong Ai Ni imitated the motion, also wiping her nose. "Does this move remind you of anyone?"

"Classic Eighth Brother move!" Connie laughed.

Tong Ai Ni chuckled. "When two people have been together long enough, even their actions start syncing up."

"Hehe..." Youyou giggled. "Sis, talk to my brother-in-law for me, will you? With my skills, it’s such a waste that he won’t let me join Shen Ying."

Yi Luowa shot her a glance. "If your brother-in-law accepted you, Mom would scold him to death. Just stay home quietly, okay?"

"Ugh, so annoying!" Youyou pouted and glanced at Kou’er. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

Kou’er was so startled she took a step back.

Youyou shrugged and grinned. "No use hiding. In a bit, I’ll beat you up so badly you’ll end up in the hospital. With you out of the way, I’ll be the top pick to stay by my sister’s side."

"Sister Luowa—look at Sister Youyou; she’s always planning to bully me!" Kou’er complained to Yi Luowa with a pout.

Yi Luowa laughed. "She’s been saying that for months, and you’re still perfectly fine."

"That’s because I haven’t had the chance to act yet. But this time... ahaha... Little Kou’er, you’re in trouble. So, what’s it going to be? Me beating you into the hospital or you faking an illness and checking yourself in?"

"A true warrior would rather die than feel humiliated!" Kou’er puffed up her chest and walked forward confidently. "Besides, you might not even be able to take me on!"

"Not bad! Let’s go, let’s settle this outside!" Youyou grabbed Kou’er’s wrist, but Kou’er countered by grabbing her wrist instead.

"Ahem..." Yi Luowa cleared her throat softly.

Kou’er immediately let go, and Youyou obediently stepped back as well.

Yi Luowa glanced at the two of them. "There are still guests around. Aren’t you two afraid of embarrassing yourselves? Behave. If you want to mess around, do it at home later."

Kou’er nodded meekly.

Youyou lowered her gaze humbly and looked at Yi Luowa. "Sis, I won’t mess with Kou’er anymore because I’ve come up with a great plan to get rid of her once and for all."

Joyina, always up for drama, eagerly asked, "What’s your plan?"

"I’ll go find Yuan Hang and teach him martial arts. Then, I’ll make Kou’er get pregnant!"

Haha... The group of women immediately burst into laughter.

Xiaoyudian walked over, drawn by the laughter. "You ladies are something else! Chatting away here without a care, while so many guests wait for attention."

Yi Luowa took Xiaoyudian’s hand and laughed. "Sis, sit down and relax. Let the brothers handle the guests; that’ll be enough."

As she spoke, Yi Luowa subtly glanced at Tong Airui, who was still conversing with Fan Yuxin. She let out a soft huff. "See that? Even Tong Airui, who hates socializing the most, is entertaining guests now. What do they even need us for?"

Xiaoyudian laughed as she took a seat. "Airui’s just learning from her."

Yi Luowa pursed her lips. "Sis, next time you come, you must bring Duoduo along. I miss him already."

Xiaoyudian laughed. "I really wanted to bring him, but before I left, my mother-in-law warned me that once Duoduo sees you, he sticks to you like glue. She asked me to keep him close, saying you and Shanshan are our household’s top priorities right now. So I figured it’d be best to leave him behind!"

"They’re heading out to sing karaoke. Are you coming?" Qiqi walked over to ask.

"You all go ahead. It’s too noisy there for me," Yi Luowa said while glancing once more at Tong Airui. Even though there was some distance between him and that woman while they talked, she couldn’t shake the unease in her chest.

It seemed that Tong Airui felt her gaze and turned to look in her direction.

Yi Luowa kept a neutral expression and shifted her eyes away.

"I’m not going either. I’ll keep Fourth Sister-in-Law company," Jimo Shanshan said with a smile, though truthfully, she just wanted to go home. With less than two months left before her due date, it was impressive enough that she’d lasted this long.

"I’m not into it either." Youyou pouted.

Xiaoyudian stood up. "Don’t all skip it. Let Yi Luowa and Shanshan rest here. We’ll hang out with them for a bit, then sneak back out later."

"Youyou, listen to our sister. Go with them," Yi Luowa nudged Youyou.

Youyou reluctantly agreed with a soft grunt and trailed behind the others to the karaoke bar.

As soon as everyone left, Tong Airui walked over with Fan Yuxin toward where Yi Luowa was sitting.

Yi Luowa furrowed her brows slightly.

Jimo Shanshan noticed her displeasure and gently squeezed her hand, whispering, "My Fourth Brother only sees two kinds of women: you, and all the others who don’t matter. If it weren’t for asking her for advice, he wouldn’t talk to her for so long."

Yi Luowa puffed out her cheeks. "I know that, but it still makes me uncomfortable."

"I’ve been feeling the same way lately," Jimo Shanshan said, rubbing her temples. "Once the baby’s here, it’ll get better."

In fairness, Tong Airui wasn’t exactly to blame this time. Fan Yuxin hadn’t come to meet Yi Luowa at his request—she’d insisted on following along.

Fourth Brother had asked her so many questions earlier that he felt too embarrassed to turn her down.

"Lady Aldrich, Mrs. Ma, hello," Fan Yuxin greeted with a wave as she approached Yi Luowa and Jimo Shanshan.

Yi Luowa smiled faintly.

To outsiders, this smile looked perfectly normal. But Fourth Brother immediately recognized it for what it was: his wife wasn’t happy.

Tong Airui quickly came closer. "Honey, are you feeling unwell?"

Yi Luowa languidly glanced at him. "A little nauseous."

"Did you smell something?" Tong Airui sniffed the air, but he couldn’t pick up any unusual scents.

Yi Luowa pursed her lips.

"Maybe the two ladies have been sitting too long. Why not take them out for some fresh air?" Fan Yuxin suggested cheerfully as she came closer.

Seeing the genuine smile on her face, Yi Luowa suddenly felt she might’ve been overreacting. With a slightly apologetic smile, she said, "I’m fine now, Miss Fan. Please, have a seat."

Fan Yuxin looked at Yi Luowa in surprise. "Lady Aldrich, you know who I am?"

"I heard from Ai Ni just now. You were classmates," Yi Luowa replied.

Fan Yuxin laughed. "Can I take that to mean Lady Aldrich is interested in me?"

Yi Luowa froze, startled that her thoughts might’ve been seen through.