My Lady, To Defeat Scumbags You Must Start Early

He was genuinely afraid that Luo Xiaolang would not trust him anymore.

He was genuinely afraid that Luo Xiaolang would despise him.

Even if, even if it’s no longer possible, he didn’t want to leave such a bad impression of him in her mind.

Luo Xiaolang hesitated for a moment.

She said, “Alright.”

The moment she agreed, she clearly didn’t trust him.

Unable to describe his feelings, he said, “I will have the lawyer draft the agreement first thing tomorrow.”

“Yeah.”

“Then I’ll take my leave.”

“Yeah.”

Yin Qin turned and left.

Suppressing his discomfort, he left Luo Xiaolang’s hospital room.

As he left, a sudden thought struck him.

He turned back.

Only to see Joe holding Luo Xiaolang, cradling her gently in his arms as if they were lovers.

Something they, seemingly, had never been.

Yin Qin left.

Without saying another word, he left.

Leaving only Joe and Luo Xiaolang in the room.

Luo Xiaolang was a bit flustered at this moment.

She didn’t know why Joe suddenly hugged her, holding her so tightly in his arms.

Her heart pounding a little faster, her face a bit flushed.

Thinking about how she kissed Joe to save Xiaolang…

She really was too embarrassed to think any further.

Joe held her for a long time before finally letting go.

Luo Xiaolang’s fair face was completely flushed and looked absolutely attractive.

Joe said, “I apologize, I couldn’t control myself.”

“Uh?”

“I hugged you without your consent.” Joe explained.

“Oh, it’s fine.” Luo Xiaolang shook her head.

It was indeed fine.

Joe asked, “Xiaolang, did you say that you like me yesterday?”

Luo Xiaolang’s ruddy face instantly turned beet red.

“I, I was just…”

“I like you, too.” Joe suddenly blurted.

He thought.

He couldn’t wait any longer.

If he waited any longer, he’d get older.

He’d already reached the age where he should be settling down.

And so, Luo Xiaolang just stood there and listened to Joe say that he liked her.

Say that he liked her.

In all the world, he must have been the first to tell her that, right?

Like her in a romantic way.

She didn’t know what to say.

All she felt at that moment was a bit nervous.

Joe said, “Xiaolang, the first time I saw you, you were still livestreaming on the Milky Way platform. I didn’t know if you were a boy or a girl then, but your gaming skills really amazed me. Later, when the media reported that that person was Luo Xiaolang, I started following you. But when I found out that you and Yin Qin were together and even had a child, I gave up the idea. Unexpectedly, I ran into you again in a live stream room, and from that moment on, I knew I had feelings for you.”

Meanwhile, Luo Xiaolang was just staring blankly at Joe.

“I’ve actually liked someone before. We both loved eSports, but under pressure from her family, she went back to the mainstream, found a stable job, and our distance gradually widened. Her parents didn’t like the fact that I was always gaming, and in the end, we broke up. After that, I threw all my energy into gaming. I was 30 years old before I knew it. And at the ripe age of 30, I saw you again and, unexpectedly, my heart stirred once more!”

Luo Xiaolang’s heart was pounding.

So this was what it felt like to be confessed to.

Was this how it felt like to be confessed to?

A bit tense, but also a little sweet.

“Will you be my girlfriend? Let me take care of you from now on, let me be Xiaolang’s father, let us form a happy family.” Joe said with deep emotion.

Still, Luo Xiaolang didn’t know how to respond.

She felt a conflict within her.

Always felt that she wasn’t good at dating or marriage.

Luo Xiaolang’s silence didn’t deter Joe. Instead, he boldly declared, “I won’t allow you to reject me.”

“Uh?”

Joe lifted Xiaolang’s chin.

Luo Xiaolang was taken aback.

“The one before shouldn’t count as a kiss.” He was referring to the one they had played for Ji Baixing’s benefit.

Luo Xiaolang was surprised.

Joe said, “This is our true first kiss.”

Subsequently.

Joe kissed Luo Xiaolang.

It seemed like someone pushed the door open, but quickly closed it again.

Aunt Wu, holding the little tiger, returned to Qin Keqin’s ward extremely excited.

She had originally planned to bring the little tiger to Xiaolang’s room to keep her company, but upon opening the door, she saw Joe and Xiaolang were…

Aunt Wu, despite her age, blushed.

Qin Keqin looked at Aunt Wu, somewhat surprised, “Didn’t you say you were taking the little tiger over to keep Xiaolang company?”

“Madam, I had planned to, but when I opened the door…”

“What happened?” Qin Keqin looked at Aunt Wu, noticing her curious expression.

“Joe and Xiaolang were… kissing.” Aunt Wu managed to say, blushing profoundly.

Qin Keqin was startled.

Meanwhile, Yin Qin was sitting on the sofa, munching on an apple.

Hearing what Aunt Wu said, he visibly paused for a moment.

He sat frozen for a few seconds.

Qin Keqin turned her gaze to Yin Qin.

Feeling her eyes on him, Yin Qin picked up his apple and continued devouring it as if nothing was amiss.

“Are you sure about that?”

“How can I not be? I saw it clearly. Xiaolang looked utterly blissful. I couldn’t possibly interrupt them in that moment.”

“That is indeed true.” Qin Keqin quickly said, “Then let’s not disturb Xiaolang for now, give the lovebirds some space to enjoy each other’s company.”

“Right, right.” Aunt Wu nodded hurriedly.

Qin Keqin then deliberately turned to Yin Qin, “Yin Qin, what do you think of the pairing of Luo Xiaolang and Joe?”

Yin Qin genuinely felt he must be adopted.

His mother always seems to rub salt in his wounds.

Swallowing down his apple, Yin Qin answered nonchalantly, “What am I supposed to think, their happiness is all that matters.”

“Really?” Qin Keqin elongated her last syllable suggestively.

“Can you tone down the gossiping for a woman your age. Be careful or my sister might grow up too fast.”

“Watch your language!”

Yin Qin continued to munch on his apple.

He really didn’t want to speak.

In the quiet room that lasted a few seconds, Qin Keqin couldn’t help but ask, “Do you know anything about Joe’s family situation? We only know that he has a sister, but don’t know about his family circumstance?”

“Good, very good. More than a match for your Luo Xiaolang,” Yin Qin answered sarcastically.

“How do you know?” Qin Keqin asked.

Yin Qin remained silent.

“Did you do some investigating?”

“I’m not that bored.”

“Not bored, but jealous, isn’t it?” Qin Keqin hit the nail on the head.

“Where are your thoughts going? Me, jealous? Hell no! I don’t have feelings for Luo Xiaolang! I was simply looking into Joe’s background for Xiaolang’s sake. She did bear my child after all, I can’t let her meet another crappy guy, right? This is simply humanitarian, so don’t overthink.”

“Since you say you don’t like Xiaolang, I’m relieved.”

Qin Keqin stayed silent in the room, just as Joe’s voice drifted in from the entrance.

Yin Qin’s heart skipped a beat.

He turned to see Joe and Xiaolang standing by the door.

So, had Xiaolang heard everything he had just said?

Well, if she did, she did.

After all, she already knew he didn’t have feelings for her.

And she wouldn’t react to it.

Indeed, there were no reactions.

Without even sparing him a glance, Xiaolang turned to Qin Keqin and said, “We came to see the little tiger.”

“I originally asked Aunt Wu to bring the little tiger here. But she accidentally bumped into you and Joe, so she didn’t want to interrupt.” As Qin Keqin said this, she couldn’t help but chuckle.

The joke made Xiaolang awkwardly shy, she hung her head without uttering a word.

Though Qin Keqin couldn’t deny the pang of disappointment in her heart. She genuinely cherished Xiaolang and now her well-brought-up daughter-in-law was being taken by another man, she felt a dull ache in her heart.

Mulling over this, she blamed all this on Yin Qin which added to her frustration. But on second thought, as long as Xiaolang was happy, it was ok.

As for her son, he got what he deserved!

Qin Keqin quickly said, “Ah, as an elder, I understand everything.”

Naturally, Xiaolang felt her cheeks warm up.

Joe was also slightly embarrassed.

He quickly shifted the topic, “Madam Yin, how’s your health?”

“Very well. No issues at all. Joe, now that you’re so close with Xiaolang, calling me Madam feels distant, call me Auntie.”

“Yes, Auntie.” Joe smiled lightly.

Qin Keqin was extremely satisfied.

She couldn’t resist asking, “Joe, you’re not getting any younger, it’s time to get married.”

“We’re in no rush, Xiaolang is still young,” Joe answered considerately.

“That’s true,” Qin Keqin nodded, “How about your parents, could they accept Xiaolang’s situation?”

“The person spending a lifetime with Xiaolang is me, they can only advise, not decide for me.”

“If you can say this, then I’m relieved. If your parents have any objections, let me know. I’ll talk to them. After all, it’s not Xiaolang’s fault that she’s met crap guys before.”

“…”

Yin Qin felt that he just didn’t belong in this room.

He was an outsider.