Jin Xu’s excited expression suddenly froze, and he turned to look at his older brother: "Brother, do you really have to talk now? I’m so tired."

"Yes." Jin Qichuan replied without changing his expression.

Jin Xu secretly rolled his eyes and turned to give Xia Duoduo a comforting look, indicating for her to go upstairs first.

Xia Duoduo politely nodded towards the two men and then headed upstairs.

She remembered Jin Xu’s room was the one on the far right, the door not tightly closed, a gentle push opened it.

Xia Duoduo’s face started to flush again at the memory of what Jin Xu had said earlier. Glancing in the direction of the bathroom, she decided to take a shower. Halfway there, her steps paused suddenly.

She remembered something very important.

Having decided to come to Jin Xu’s house so suddenly, she hadn’t brought any change of clothes, so what would she wear after the shower?

Xia Duoduo stood there thinking for a moment and finally headed towards Jin Xu’s wardrobe.

From the array of men’s clothing, she picked a slightly longer white shirt to use as a pajama under these circumstances.

Downstairs in the study.

Jin Qichuan sat in the executive chair, his articulate fingers skillfully tapping the keyboard, his ink-like deep eyes focused on the computer screen, seemingly having forgotten the presence of another person.

Jin Xu sat across from him, looking at his workaholic brother, not uttering a word, gradually losing his patience.

"Brother, what’s the matter after all? I don’t want to leave Duoduo alone in her room; she’s shy and gets anxious."

After saying this, the refined and dignified man across from him showed no reaction.

He didn’t want to waste any more time and abruptly stood up, leaving a sentence behind: "I’m leaving."

Then turned and walked toward the door.

"Wait a moment." Jin Qichuan finally spoke.

Jin Xu turned his head, looking at him somewhat helplessly: "Brother, we’re siblings, just say what’s on your mind."

Jin Qichuan picked up the lighter on the table, lit a cigarette between his fingers, and then spoke lightly: "Mom called me three hours ago."

Jin Xu looked slightly surprised: "She knows I’m back?"

"Yes."

Jin Qichuan exhaled a white puff of smoke: "She wants me to talk to you; now is not the time for romance. You’re a popular idol singer, and it’s detrimental to your career."

"Brother, so what’s your take on it?"

He could have guessed his mother’s words even without being told, but he cared more about his brother’s opinion.

Jin Qichuan has always been excellent since childhood, and has been a role model for Jin Xu all along.

He wanted to hear his big brother’s opinion.

"Your relationship is your freedom, I won’t interfere." Jin Qichuan raised his eyes, looking at him calmly.

Upon hearing this, Jin Xu’s expression instantly relaxed.

He walked over, reached out, and patted his brother’s shoulder, gratefully saying: "I knew you’d definitely support me!"

"Don’t get too happy yet." Jin Qichuan poured cold water on his enthusiasm, "Mom knows you brought a girl home and has already bought a return ticket for tomorrow, so be mentally prepared."

"I’m aware of that. I will leave here with Duoduo tomorrow, don’t worry." He had already thought of a plan.

Jin Qichuan remained noncommittal.

Jin Xu continued: "Brother, I’m going upstairs; don’t work too late, it’s not good for your health."

He was about to turn around when his wrist was held by Jin Qichuan: "Mom also gave me a task."

"What is it?" Jin Xu looked puzzled.

Jin Qichuan didn’t answer him; instead, he extinguished the cigarette butt in the ashtray, stood up, and said calmly: "Tonight you’re sleeping next to me."