Inferior A After Having a Baby with the Top Boss 67

Chapter 67: Blood Relation

Xu Zhou didn’t say what it was on the phone, just ending the call after Ming Fei responded with an “mm-hmm.”

Under the clear sky, the afternoon sun shone even brighter. Ming Fei’s thoughts were a mess, her lips pursed as she remained silent. Xue Xun poured her a cup of fragrant flower tea, a smile in her eyes as she said,

“When she arrives, all the mysteries will be solved. So, before that, do you want to hear some stories about Xu Zhou’s childhood?”

The fragrant tea soothed Ming Fei’s throat. She glanced at Ming Zaozao by the swing, seeing her feeding grass to the little lamb under the guidance of Yun Yun, the robot, and her tangled thoughts finally calmed down a little.

She nodded: “Mm.”

“Xu Zhou as a child…” Xue Xun gave a thumbs-up. “A walking ice-making machine.”

“For the first month after leaving the orphanage and coming to our home, she never spoke to me proactively. At that time, I thought she didn’t like me, so I asked my friends who had younger sisters for advice.”

A hint of nostalgia appeared in Xue Xun’s eyes: “It should have been the fortieth day after she arrived. I accidentally discovered that she was quite protective. Although she never spoke to me proactively, when she heard other children say that I was mischievous and a troublemaker, she actually defended me.”

Ming Fei smiled, listening to Xue Xun talk about the past while keeping an eye on the time on the display screen.

“…After the apocalypse broke out, she didn’t awaken any abilities, but no matter what happened, she would always shield me.” Xue Xun rested her chin on one hand. “But, one thing is one thing, I’m still… a little unhappy that she lost her memory and forgot about me. When she recovers her memory, I have to settle the score with her.”

Halfway through their conversation, Zhu Yiqiao got up and went to the front courtyard to deal with urgent matters. However, before leaving, Ming Fei noticed that her pheromone bracelet seemed to flicker, but the sunlight today was too bright, and she wasn’t sure if she had seen correctly.

However, she was more inclined to believe that she had been mistaken.

Because the bracelet flashing was a reminder that the wearer’s pheromones were fluctuating. She hadn’t sensed Zhu Yiqiao’s pheromones just now, and Zhu Yiqiao had said this morning that all her levels were stable.

Suddenly, Xue Xun changed the subject and asked,

“Xiao Fei, how are things going between you and Yiqiao recently?”

Ming Fei blinked in confusion: “Xue Xun Jiejie, how are things going? Our relationship is very stable.”

“Stable?”

“Mm.”

Xue Xun had already heard about the Blue Fia lilies from Lan Lubai and was very glad that she had stuck to her bet at the last minute, not switching to Min Man’s side. At this moment, hearing Ming Fei’s answer of “very stable,” she said with a smile,

“Then what stage have you two reached?”

A question mark popped up above Ming Fei’s head.

What stage?

However, building a friendship between friends did require a gradual process.

But because she and Zhu Yiqiao had so many connections, their friendship developed very quickly, almost without a specific, clear process, as if they had skipped several steps.

Thinking of this, Ming Fei’s dimple appeared.

“It has reached a very solid stage,” she said softly. “I think so.”

Xue Xun also felt that the atmosphere between the two was very different compared to before. When they were together, no one else could interrupt, every expression, every gesture, as if surrounded by pink bubbles. So, she conjured a bunch of pink roses, still covered with morning dew, and handed them to Ming Fei.

“This is a gift for your relationship progress.” She was happy to see them together. “If you and Yiqiao have anything in the future, you can tell me. I can guarantee, with our eight years of friendship, that I definitely won’t tell Yiqiao.”

Ming Fei was a little confused: “Pink roses?”

“Yes.”

“The flowers are beautiful,” Ming Fei reminded her, “But pink roses aren’t usually used to express friendship.”

Xue Xun was stunned. ?!

Friendship?

What friendship?

Had she misunderstood?

She tentatively asked, “If it’s for Yiqiao, what kind of flowers do you think would be better?”

Ming Fei listed a long string of flower names, each basically representing friendship, praising friendship, and celebrating friendship. Her eyes were clear, her expression gentle, clearly agreeing with the meaning of these flowers.

Only then did Xue Xun realize her huge misunderstanding.

Instantly, the pink rose petals scattered, and as they touched the ground, they transformed into tiny, crystal pink beads, disappearing without a trace a second later.

“Cough—”

Xue Xun coughed and explained, “Sorry, Xiao Fei, my ability is a little unstable today, I’ll show you another time.”

Ming Fei said softly, “It’s okay, Xue Xun Jiejie.”

With ten minutes left until the appointed time with Xu Zhou, Xue Xun changed the subject again.

“Xiao Fei, were there many people pursuing you when you were studying? Have you ever had special feelings for anyone?”

“No, I focused all my attention on studying.”

Ming Fei smelled a special floral fragrance in the garden, similar to a fragrance she had encountered while studying in the Ole Empire, which suddenly triggered some memories.

Perhaps because Xue Xun had talked about many things from the past, opening up the floodgates of her memories. After some thought, she still recounted a long-ago event.

“When I was in high school, my grades were quite good, and I would answer any academic questions other students asked me.”

“Once, during an exam, we changed seats, and the girl behind me often asked me questions, starting with questions from the textbook and gradually moving to personal matters.” Saying this, Ming Fei smiled shyly. “At that time, I was always alone, I didn’t have any friends, and I thought this kind of exchange was just between ordinary classmates, because I wouldn’t answer any questions unrelated to studying.”

Xue Xun keenly sensed something was wrong: “And then?”

“Later, I learned that she told other classmates that we were friends, and even… lovers.”

For the then fifteen-year-old Ming Fei, this matter was quite troublesome. At that time, after One Raccoon Hill suddenly disappeared, she had focused all her attention on studying. As a supporter of the Mehertaer faction, she had never thought about becoming friends with classmates who supported the Empire.

“I was certain that my actions wouldn’t cause any misunderstanding, but she insisted on telling others that we were dating. I couldn’t stop the rumors, and no one believed me when I tried to explain, because she also spread rumors that I…”

Ming Fei’s fingertips traced the surface of the teacup: “Later, I told the class teacher, and the class teacher contacted her family. Her family promised to correct her… thoughts and actions. But it was useless. Not only did she continue spreading rumors, but she also harassed me, disrupting my studies and life. It wasn’t until two months later, when her family had to move away from the South for some reason, that she had to transfer schools.”

Saying this, Ming Fei smiled, like a happy cat.

“It was a fortunate thing, I guess. At that time, I was struggling financially, I couldn’t afford a communicator, and I didn’t leave any contact information with the class. Even if she contacted the class’s public communicator, the class teacher would hang up for me, so she couldn’t harass me anymore.”

Xue Xun breathed a sigh of relief, also belatedly understanding something. Although Ming Fei had skipped many details, such rumors and harassment, for a minor with no one to rely on, were indeed very troublesome and could leave a lasting impact.

“So, that’s why you…”

Ming Fei understood her hesitation and nodded: “Mm, after that, I focused all my attention on studying, until Zaozao came into my world, and I finally allowed myself to ‘relax.’ During these years of studying and working, there have indeed been some pursuers, but I never interacted with them.”

Half an hour had passed according to the display screen.

But when Ming Fei looked towards the villa’s entrance, she couldn’t see the hovercar. Fortunately, in the next moment, Xu Zhou sent her a message.

[Encountered an unexpected situation, please wait for me for another half an hour.]

Ming Fei quickly typed a reply on the display screen.

[Okay.]

She habitually wanted to send an emoji Ming Zaozao had added for her, but glancing at the unfamiliar number and message without a note, Ming Fei decided not to.

As she looked up, she saw Zhu Yiqiao by the rockery in the pavilion.

Zhu Yiqiao was also looking at her.

She didn’t know how long Zhu Yiqiao had been watching.

Or how long she had been listening.

And in the next moment, she sensed a fluctuation in Zhu Yiqiao’s pheromones. She immediately stood up, briefly explained to Xue Xun, left the pavilion, walked towards the rockery, and stopped in front of Zhu Yiqiao, asking with concern,

“Jiejie, what’s wrong?”

The surging pheromones seemed to be an illusion, and Zhu Yiqiao quickly controlled and withdrew them.

“Nothing.”

Ming Fei insisted, “Can’t you tell me?”

Zhu Yiqiao’s eyes flickered.

Ming Fei took her hand and led her to the other side of the rockery, blocking all light and sightlines. Her brow furrowed slightly, the worry in her voice intensifying.

“Still can’t tell me?”

She said firmly, “Aren’t we… good friends?”

Hearing this, Zhu Yiqiao tightened her grip on Ming Fei’s hand. She didn’t refute, because this wasn’t the right time. A skilled hunter knew that patient lurking was the key to a successful hunt.

And, she had heard everything.

From beginning to end, every single word.

If she let her possessiveness take over and pushed the relationship forward, the worst outcome would be that Ming Fei might resist, avoid her, or even distance herself.

So, at this moment, she allowed herself to ask for a hug under the guise of friendship, to hug the Tree of Mystical Jade who had been abandoned and returned to the orphanage at fourteen, and who had faced rumors alone at fifteen.

“Can I have a hug?”

Ming Fei didn’t hesitate, leaning in and hugging Zhu Yiqiao. A butterfly in the flower bush landed on Ming Fei’s right shoulder. As Zhu Yiqiao stroked the edge of her gland on her neck, her possessive gaze was like a lingering kiss.

“She’s here.”

“Who?”

“Xu Zhou,” Zhu Yiqiao said. “My watch is connected to the hovercar’s terminal and can detect any changes within five hundred meters of the parking spot.”

For some reason, a sudden nervousness arose in Ming Fei’s heart. Because of her nervousness, she didn’t even insist on asking Zhu Yiqiao why she wanted a hug.

But even more nervous than her—

Was Xu Zhou, who, after parking the hovercar, was walking towards the garden.

Xu Zhou, always calm and meticulous, had her black hair tucked behind her ears, revealing the light pink birthmark. Her left hand was empty, and her right hand held three test reports from different institutions.

Sunlight shone on the lower right corner of the test reports.

The conclusion given by the institutions was printed at the end, with her and Ming Fei’s names, and the conclusion of their biological, blood-related kinship, etched in their genes.