Having found a demon, I've decided to raise her.

His mother glanced at him sideways and said—

“She’s your aunt and your mother-in-law, so you can call her Mom, just like Xiaoxiao does. You’re three layers of that close relationship. Just ask her what’s wrong. Besides, she loves you so much, so it’s okay.”

"Ah, this..."

Chen Ming blinked. Is this really a good idea?

Chapter 258 Aunt, you're too close

"Xiaoxiao, would you like some mooncakes? And this fruit too,"

"By the way, Xiaoxiao, do you have enough money lately? Should I transfer some to you?"

"I found a crystal skull somewhere in South America, do you want to take a look?"

The aunt was almost fawning over the older sister, but this deliberate attempt only made the older sister feel awkward, and she frowned slightly.

Her pale eyes scanned her surroundings. No younger brother came to her rescue, and she felt a little irritated. Then she said—

"I'm going to work now; I still have some things to take care of."

Actually, there's no rush about work, but right now my sister just wants to get out of this awkward situation... What kind of behavior is this, a mother behaving so humbly towards her daughter, or rather, an aunt towards her niece...?

It upset her.

Her aunt watched her stand up, then run to her room and close the door.

"Xiaoxiao..."

She lowered her outstretched hand in disappointment. Qin Hui glanced at her, considerately poured her aunt a cup of tea, and said—

"Auntie, here you go."

"Thank you, Huihui..."

The aunt was sullen. Although her true identity had been revealed, it did not bring the joy of reunion to the mother and daughter. Instead, the more they spent time together, the more awkward it became.

She said to Chen Ming's father with a pained expression—

"elder brother……"

"Don't call me brother, I can't help you."

Dad slowly took a sip of tea. He really couldn't handle his naughty little sister, so it would be good to let Xiaoxiao teach her a lesson.

"How could this happen..."

The aunt slumped to the other end of the sofa and reached out to hug the landlady.

The landlady blinked her big eyes, as if her aunt really loved being clingy. Since the landlady was so adorable, she naturally deserved a hug.

"Xiaoying, what should I do...?"

"Well..."

Of course, the landlady knew a simple way: just give her what the older sister liked best, and she would be pleased.

My sister's favorite thing is, of course,...

She looked towards the kitchen.

Chen Ming carried the reheated food out and said to Cerberus outside on the balcony—

"Dinner's ready."

"They're here! They're here! They're here!"

Cerberus practically scrambled to the table, his eyes shining as he looked at him, having fully recovered his spirits.

Chen Ming filled a large bowl with rice for her, handed it to her, and said—

"Eat up, and get more if you're still hungry."

"Mmmmmmm!"

Cerberus has started eating, and her hearty appetite is infectious. Maybe she should become a mukbang streamer? She'd be a hit.

Chen Ming smiled and patted her head, saying—

"Eat slowly, no rush. I'll make you more if you're still hungry."

The way the dog eats is also very cute.

Noticing the landlady's gaze, he waved to her and said—

"Does the landlady want some too?"

"no need."

But after thinking about it, she still put on her slippers, walked over with her white silk stockings, sat on the chair, and rested her little head on his lap.

Chen Ming smiled and patted her head.

pat.

Qin Hui placed the teacup on the table, glanced over there, raised an eyebrow, and said—

"Xiaoying, that's so rude. Come and sit down... or I'll give you a lap pillow."

"..."

Chen Ming looked at Qin Hui and said—

"You're even trying to take this? How stingy! But Xiaoying is mine, right?"

The landlady blinked. Although she knew he just wanted to annoy Qin Hui, she was also very happy. And who could say what he really thought?

He was never a saint, but an ordinary person with his own desires.

The landlady smiled and said—

"Yes."

"You two..."

Qin Hui was speechless for a moment.

The aunt looked at her eldest nephew... Hmm? Wait, isn't that a possibility...?

As if she had come up with a good idea, the aunt slowly smiled and stared at her nephew like a cat staring at a mouse.

Dangerous.

Chen Ming shuddered and looked at his aunt, who slowly reached behind him.

"Hey! Mingming~ Hehehe..."

She hugged him tightly, then kept grinning at him. Chen Ming felt extremely uncomfortable; whenever his aunt gave him that look, she was sure she had some terrible idea…

Feeling his aunt's body temperature, Chen Ming said—

"Um... Auntie? What's going on here...?"

"Hehehe... Mingming, how far have things progressed between you and Xiaoxiao?"

"..."

Chen Ming remained silent, while the landlady pricked up her ears; there were children nearby... This aunt of hers never seemed to know the right time...

His aunt understood from his expression and nodded meaningfully.

"Hehe, you little rascal... how about I betroth my fair-skinned daughter to you?"

"..."

What's with that look on your face like you're selling your daughter? We're already together, there's no need for you to sell us.

However, it's also acceptable to have a legitimate reason for doing so.

Chen Ming looked at his aunt, waiting for her to continue.

Sure enough, his aunt whispered in his ear, and Chen Ming could feel her breath tickling his ear...

"How about this, Mingming, let's form an alliance. I'll help you catch Xiaoxiao, and you need to find a chance to make Xiaoxiao forgive me."

Just like I said on the way back, it's mutually beneficial.

Chen Ming blinked. Actually, his aunt didn't need to meddle. After all, he and his sister were in love and didn't need any help.

But he remembered his mother's instructions.

Perhaps now is an opportunity?

Chen Ming turned his head to look at his aunt's face, which was so close to his. Looking at her like this, he could feel her youthful appearance even more clearly. The faint wrinkles seemed to be drawn on.

If I remove my makeup, will I look younger?

It’s weird.

Chen Ming smelled a faint fragrance, probably the scent of cosmetics, and also his aunt's scent.

He beckoned, and his aunt understood, pressing her delicate ear close to his.

He whispered in her ear—

"If my aunt tells me... about my sister's background, then I'll agree to your request."

Her aunt's pale eyes widened slightly. Looking into her eyes, Chen Ming seemed to see the shadow of his older sister...

The same applies to flaxen hair.

His aunt looked at him.

After a long silence, he smiled and said—

“Actually, I never hid it at all. I said from the beginning that Xiaoxiao… this child has no father, she is just my child.”

When her leg was almost broken by Chen Ming's grandfather that day, her brother protected her and asked her where the child came from, and this was her answer.

She never lied.

She was honest from the beginning.

But no one believed her, and she couldn't explain herself, so the misunderstanding just continued.

She saw Chen Ming's confused expression and smiled again. Indeed, who would actually believe something so absurd...?