My Ex-husband Asked Me to Remarry Him Every Day-Chapter 580 - 572: Hold Me

"Mhm."

Xie Baola immediately became smug, "You really do love me a lot."

Chen Jiayan replied nonchalantly, "Just doing what comes naturally."

Xie Baola frowned, displeased, "Don’t say such joykill things, I don’t like it."

Chen Jiayan readily acquiesced, "Alright."

Then, Xie Baola started eating her fried egg.

After finishing the fried egg and a few sips of soup, her stomach didn’t feel as bad.

Chen Jiayan watched her eat with gusto, a hint of a smile seemed to flash across his eyes, "Will you be home alone later?"

He had to go to the company because there was work to be done.

Xie Baola nodded, nonchalantly, "I’m fine by myself, it’s not a big deal. I’ll wait for you to finish your work and come home, just don’t come back too late."

"I won’t, I’ll come back as soon as I finish the work."

Xie Baola smiled with twinkling eyes, "Mhm, mhm."

"There are still snacks at home," Chen Jiayan seemed to worry about her getting bored alone, "So go ahead and finish off the snacks."

The gentle brightness in Xie Baola’s eyes revealed a faint glow as she smiled, "I know, go ahead without worry, I will find things to do for myself."

After finishing the noodles, Chen Jiayan cleaned the dining table and washed the dishes, then headed to the company.

Before leaving, he asked, "What do you want for dinner tonight?"

Xie Baola thought for a moment, "Some nourishing soup, I exerted too much effort last night."

Her words had an underlying meaning.

Chen Jiayan: "..."

She really didn’t get embarrassed saying those things.

After Chen Jiayan left, Xie Baola turned on the TV.

She didn’t like the house to be too quiet.

Then, she dug out the remaining snacks.

She piled the snacks on the coffee table, took a picture with her camera, and sent it to Chen Jiayan.

Chen Jiayan was probably driving as he didn’t reply.

Xie Baola lounged lazily, nibbling on snacks and scrolling through her phone, life was simply too comfortable.

The moment Chen Jiayan arrived at the office, his colleague approached to report, "Boss, Xiao Qiu came to resign this morning; the resignation letter is on your desk."

"Mhm."

Chen Jiayan just hummed in acknowledgment, not asking further, "Call everyone for a meeting."

"Yes."

Chen Jiayan sat at the head of the table, took out his phone, and saw Xie Baola’s message. He replied, "There’s still fruit in the fridge."

Xie Baola saw the message and smiled knowingly, "Got it."

"Xie Baola: I’m going to finish all these snacks, so remember to buy more to restock when you come back."

"Chen Jiayan: Mhm."

Since there was a meeting, Chen Jiayan set his phone to silent mode.

Xie Baola, who hadn’t slept all of the previous night, fell into a doze on the couch.

Not until she heard the sound of the door lock turning did Xie Baola awaken.

When she walked to the door, Chen Jiayan was just entering with some things in hand.

Her glamorous face still showed signs of sleepiness, along with the imprint of the couch on her cheek.

When Xie Baola got off the couch, she forgot to put on shoes, and now stood barefoot, lazily requesting, "Hold me."

She didn’t know how she became so clingy.

Chen Jiayan closed the door and picked her up.

She clung to him like a koala.

Chen Jiayan held her waist and carried her from the door to the couch where they both sat down.

Xie Baola sat on his lap, leaning against his chest.

She could hear his steady and reassuring heartbeat.

Her finger restlessly drew circles on his chest, her homely appearance was surprisingly seductive.

She asked, "Did you buy snacks for me?"

"I did."

Xie Baola looked up, "Did you buy the ones I like to eat?"

"All your favorites."

"It seems you really do care about me, even knowing which snacks I like to eat."

"... "

Chen Jiayan patted her waist, "Get up, I’ll cook. Aren’t you hungry?"

"Not particularly hungry."

"Still, you need to eat. I’ll make you something delicious to help you replenish."

Xie Baola raised her eyebrows, her smile meaningful.

"Since you’ll be replenishing, does that mean you’ll need to deplete that energy tonight? It’s not good to keep it all inside."

Her gestures, demeanor, and even her words were full of innuendo.

It was hard not to let one’s thoughts wander.

As a man who was newly initiated, Chen Jiayan had no reason not to catch her drift.

"I’ll go cook first," he said nonetheless.

He was the kind of person who was not good at expressing affection or wasn’t used to it.

And certainly not good at saying sweet nothings.

Or crude remarks.

Except when she had infuriated him so much that he bared his teeth and threatened that if she dared to run, he’d break her legs.

But no matter what he was like, Xie Baola liked him, and him alone.

"Then I’ll help you," she said, ready to be involved.

Chen Jiayan looked at her with an amused but skeptical eye, "Don’t make a mess."

Xie Baola swung her legs, "Oh."

Chen Jiayan cradled her face with one hand, "Go wash your face and wake up."

Xie Baola nuzzled his palm, "I was too tired last night, I fell asleep as soon as I lay down on the couch."

Chen Jiayan gave her a piercing look, his serene gaze holding a deeper meaning, "It wasn’t you who was exerting the effort."

Xie Baola: "..."

Xie Baola immediately blew into his ear, "Then tonight I can exert the effort, and you can enjoy, okay?"

Chen Jiayan: "..."

Chen Jiayan put her down on the ground, right on top of her shoes.

Glancing at her feet, Chen Jiayan turned to head to the kitchen to get busy.

While he cooked, Xie Baola stashed the snacks he’d bought under the coffee table.

After dinner, Xie Baola had planned to continue spending the night with Chen Jiayan, but a call from Xie Qian changed her plans.

"It’s been a while, Baola. Come home tonight, have breakfast with Dad tomorrow, and then drop by the company."

Xie Baola made excuses, not wanting to return, "I’m busy, we just saw each other a few days ago."

"Is that so? Well, I remember it’s been a long time. Dad misses you. No matter how busy you are, you should come back and see your only father, right?"

Xie Baola helplessly, "... then, alright."

So, Xie Baola could only leave, albeit reluctantly.

When Chen Jiayan returned, he drove Xie Baola’s car back, while his car was brought back by a subordinate.

Xie Baola then drove straight to the Xie Family’s home.

Seeing her, Xie Qian asked, "Didn’t you say you fell for a guy and managed to win him over?"

Xie Baola nodded, her eyes twinkling with pride and brilliance, "Of course. Is there anyone your daughter can’t chase down?"

"Then when can you bring him to meet your father?"

Xie Baola huffed, "We just made our relationship official, Dad. You can’t rush these things, we need a little buffer time. Besides, dating isn’t the same as getting married, right? It’s not necessary to meet the parents so soon."

It wasn’t nearly that serious yet.

Xie Qian frowned slightly, "That’s not right. Dad has to have a look for himself, to see what kind of man is dating his daughter, or is it that..."