Fell In Love With My Older Sister’s Friend - Chapter 106

Undoubtedly, little Lin Ji was a well-behaved child.

The adoption procedures were completed, and the household registration was settled. Xu Luzhi and Lin Qingyue had gotten married abroad, so little Lin Ji now had two legal mothers.

Lin Qingyue fed her delicious food every day, dressed her in pretty clothes, and taught her to draw and read. The child was bright and quick to learn, grasping everything instantly. In less than two months, she had become as soft and lovely as a snow dumpling, showing no trace of past suffering to anyone who looked at her.

When brought to Xu Luzhi’s home, the Xu parents were also incredibly fond of her, and the worry they held for Xu Luzhi’s future settled down.

Little Lin Ji was four years old, calling her Grandma and Grandpa in a milky voice, and “Mama, Mama.” She would giggle when teased, her round little face showing two sweet dimples, and she would kiss a cheek with a boji sound at any moment. She was fragrant and soft all over.

Lin Qingyue’s heart melted. She felt heartache for Lin Ji’s past experiences, and thus favored her even more. Even the big orange cat, Da Ju, lost favor, being played with like a toy by little Lin Ji every day, left only with a pitiful expression as the little snow dumpling sucked on its belly.

Lin Ji was also unbelievably well-behaved, calling out “Mama” constantly, sticking close to Lin Qingyue all day, clinging sweetly, being more affectionate than a biological daughter, and constantly demanding hugs.

Lin Qingyue’s maternal instincts overflowed. She constantly held Lin Ji in her arms, accepting the endless kisses from the little clingy bean, and even her tone of voice softened considerably.

And she, who had never done any manual labor, even started cooking various small pastries, porridges, and soups for Lin Ji, which, though a bit crude, tasted decent.

Lin Ji was very obliging, eating every last bite. She would pat her round little belly and proactively offer to wash the dishes.

Lin Qingyue naturally forbade the child from working. She held her in her arms, patiently wiping away the residue from the corner of her mouth while humming a lullaby softly in her throat.

At night, Lin Ji wasn’t afraid of the dark or clingy, but Lin Qingyue couldn’t bear the thought of her being lonely. She personally took fairy tale books to the children’s room to read to her, tucking her in afterward.

There were even several occasions where she seriously considered just sleeping there.

Undoubtedly, Lin Qingyue was a good mother.

Compared to Xu Luzhi, who was young and hadn’t developed a desire for motherhood yet, Lin Qingyue offered her entire maternal love. Having searched for a mother for so many years, she finally became a mother herself, and the feeling was something others could hardly understand.

In contrast, Xu Luzhi didn’t have much experience raising small children and was busy with work every day. Most of the time, she disciplined Lin Ji strictly, guiding her on etiquette and proper conduct, adhering strictly to the Xu family’s traditions. Naturally, she couldn’t match Lin Qingyue’s meticulous care.

Lin Ji treated both mothers equally, perhaps even trying harder to please Xu Luzhi, but her reliance on Lin Qingyue was genuine and heartfelt. When facing Xu Luzhi, she would restrain herself a bit more, appearing more proper and formal.

Xu Luzhi certainly loved this daughter. Although she hadn’t been prepared to be a mother, the little girl was well-behaved and clever no one would dislike her.

Furthermore, since Lin Qingyue had taken her in, she naturally had to spoil her.

However, Lin Qingyue seemed to be increasingly making the daughter the center of her life, putting herself aside.

One more late winter night when Xu Luzhi was working overtime, she returned home yawning. The main door opened automatically, and Lin Ji ran out excitedly: “Mama, drink water!”

The child was holding a cup of hot water, her well-behaved appearance warming Xu Luzhi’s heart.

She took a sip of water, picked up Lin Ji, and walked in. Lin Qingyue quickly took Lin Ji and the water cup, whispering chidingly, “Why did you run so fast? You’ll catch a cold.”

Little Lin Ji replied softly, “It’s because I wanted to see Mama as soon as you got home.”

Only then did Xu Luzhi clearly see that the child was only half-dressed, with one bare arm exposed to the outside. The room was warm with heating, but it was icy cold outside. Lin Qingyue watched with deep concern while studying Lin Ji for a long time, making sure she drank a large cup of hot water.

Then she turned and casually said, “Why haven’t you closed the door? It’s cold.”

The woman complained in a sweet voice, but her gaze remained fixed on the child. She did give Xu Luzhi a look, but it was habitual, not carrying much weight.

Xu Luzhi quietly closed the door. The indoor warmth instantly pierced through her down jacket, making her feel stifled and breathless.

Xu Luzhi had to admit, she felt a pang of jealousy at that moment.

But her patience was good. She waited until Lin Ji finished washing up and Lin Qingyue went to tell her a story. After the story, Lin Qingyue conveniently turned off the light, gently closed the door, and sat next to Xu Luzhi.

Before Xu Luzhi could speak, Lin Qingyue’s first words were a request, “Wife, can I sleep with Little Dumpling tonight?”

Under the light, the woman’s peach blossom eyes glistened, filled with twinkling brilliance, impossibly beautiful.

Xu Luzhi remained silent, calmly observing her, her round eyes with an indiscernible, dark expression.

Lin Qingyue’s heart tightened. She tentatively tried again, “Then… I’ll sleep with you?”

Xu Luzhi didn’t answer. After a long pause, she said faintly, “You sleep with her.”

Saying that, she almost lost control of her emotions and got up to return to the bedroom.

She had only taken two steps when she was embraced from behind a soft warmth, and Lin Qingyue’s unique sweet fragrance drifted from the back of her head. A teasing voice sounded by her ear: “What’s wrong, are you jealous of our daughter?”

Xu Luzhi refused to admit it: “No.”

After so many years as a married couple, how could Lin Qingyue not be familiar with Xu Luzhi’s expression? This look clearly meant she was angry.

However, in the past, she would cling to her older sister, demanding to be appeased, or cry in grievance. Now, she simply turned away, expecting Lin Qingyue to take the initiative to coax her.

Lin Qingyue pressed her face against Xu Luzhi’s nape and chuckled softly, “Then why are you walking away so quickly?”

“You don’t pay attention to me anymore. What am I supposed to do sitting here?” Xu Luzhi spoke with a hint of sourness, sounding wronged and resentful, even to her own ears.

She decided to stop pretending. She turned around and enveloped Lin Qingyue in a full embrace, asserting righteously, “You don’t care about me anymore.”

“As soon as you came in, you didn’t even look at me a few times.”

“I was thinking of you the whole time while working overtime, my dear wife,” Xu Luzhi said mournfully, sniffing her nose in grievance, and pressing close to Lin Qingyue’s neck to kiss her, “You’ve spent the whole day with our daughter; tonight should be mine, right?

Lin Qingyue’s heart softened. She couldn’t bear to see Xu Luzhi sulking. She met the girl’s bright eyes, lowered her head, and kissed her, murmuring, “Mm, mine.”

The entire day is yours.

Having gotten her way, Xu Luzhi became even more unrestrained, licking and kissing Lin Qingyue’s neck repeatedly, as if tasting a delicacy on earth.

Soon, Lin Qingyue grew soft and weak in her arms, saying weakly, “Daughter is still waiting for me…”

Xu Luzhi lowered her head, bit Lin Qingyue’s earlobe, and ground it in her mouth as a punitive measure: “No.”

She politely took Big Orange (Da Ju) to Lin Ji’s room, letting the big cat sleep with their daughter it was the same thing. There had to be an order of priority; Lin Qingyue was more suited to stay with her.

Little Lin Ji blinked her eyes, understandingly hugged Big Orange to her chest, and waved with a smile, “Good night, Mama. Take good care of the other Mama, okay?”

Such a young child already understood the relationship between her two mothers, being unbelievably well-behaved.

Xu Luzhi pleasantly stroked Lin Ji’s little head and Big Orange’s big, plump backside, saying softly, “Good night.”

She wasn’t going to be jealous of a child; the only one she needed to punish was Lin Qingyue.

And so, that night, Lin Qingyue was severely “punished” for a long time, leaving her voice hoarse.

The next day, Xu Luzhi left for work. Lin Qingyue held Lin Ji, who was clinging to her, asking her mother to tell a story.

Lin Qingyue waved her hand weakly, “Can we skip it today, okay?”

Lin Ji looked at Lin Qingyue’s appearance and touched her throat with her small hand, asking curiously, “Mama, do you have a cold?”

Lin Qingyue’s cheeks immediately flushed crimson when she thought of the intensity of the previous night. She could only cover it up with a cough, “Mm, I’m just feeling a bit unwell.”

Lin Ji immediately ran over with a cup of hot water, “Mama, drink.”

“Thank you, my baby,” Lin Qingyue patted her daughter’s head, feeling deeply gratified as she drank a large cup of hot water, warming her whole body instantly.

Her heart stirred, and she said gently in her hoarse voice, “Baby, the other Mama will be home from work soon. Shall we make something good for her to eat, okay?”

Lin Ji looked up and smiled obediently, “Okay!”

Lin Qingyue got up and went to the kitchen. She had recently learned some small pastries suitable for children. Whether they tasted good wasn’t the main thing the most important things were that they looked pretty and cute. They were a little too childish for Lin Ji, but just right for Xu Luzhi.

First, the pumpkin was steamed and mashed, then mixed with starch and nuts, molded into the shape of a tart shell, and then filled with Wang Zi Milk and diced mangoes to simulate the custard filling. After baking in the oven, the hot and fragrant egg tarts were ready.

Lin Qingyue tied on an apron and pulled up her long hair, making her entire demeanor seem much gentler and more refined. She looked at the mother and cat on the side, drooling in anticipation, and lightly tapped her finger, cautioning them, “Wait until Zhi Zhi gets off work to eat.”

The one person and one cat simultaneously lowered their heads and sat down obediently, causing no worry at all.

Xu Luzhi got off work on time that day.

Lin Qingyue personally opened the door for her, followed closely by Lin Ji and Big Orange. Xu Luzhi couldn’t possibly hold both of them, so Big Orange simply scampered into her embrace, affectionately becoming a ten-pound scarf.

The room was filled with a pervasive fragrance. Lin Ji fetched a chair and brought water for her. Lin Qingyue winked mysteriously, “I made something delicious for you. Guess what it is?”

Xu Luzhi played along, shaking her head, “Can’t guess.”

Lin Qingyue had Xu Luzhi close her eyes, then brought the tart to Xu Luzhi’s lips, murmuring softly, “Take a bite.”

With her eyes covered by Lin Qingyue’s soft hands, Xu Luzhi obediently took a bite. Her lips and teeth were instantly filled with a sweet aroma. The perfect combination of crispiness and smoothness made Xu Luzhi praise, “Delicious.”

She ate bite after bite, and soon the entire tart disappeared. Lin Qingyue personally wiped the corner of her mouth, tender and thoughtful, her peach blossom eyes looking enchantingly seductive, like a temptress.

Only then did little Lin Ji earn the right to eat a tart.

As the child ate properly, Xu Luzhi pulled her out of the kitchen. Finding a secluded spot, she couldn’t help but kiss her passionately.

Lin Ji was accustomed to this level of intimacy and pretended not to hear, focusing intently on playing with Big Orange.

Big Orange stared enviously at the tart in her hand, constantly rubbing its tail against her. Lin Ji broke off a small piece for it and sighed with a troubled expression as she watched Big Orange gobble it up.

Big Orange couldn’t talk, and no one was playing with her.

Hmm, she also wants to snuggle up close to a soft and sweet girl like Mama. When will Auntie Xu Luwei and Auntie Yi Liang have a little sister for her to play with?

Today was another very happy day for little Lin Ji.

The same went for Xu Luzhi and Lin Qingyue.