Qi Chongming adjusted his expression, stepped into the living room, and turned to the stoic Qi Chao, saying, "The night roads can be treacherous; drive carefully."
Without a word, Qi Chao took Chi Yu's hand and left.
Qu Xinghu's gaze lingered on Chi Yu, studying her from head to toe. She suddenly smiled warmly and remarked, "This girl is truly beautiful."
Hearing this, Qi Chao abruptly turned his head, his sharp gaze filled with warning.
Whether Qu Xinghu failed to notice or simply chose to ignore it, she waved dismissively and tossed the bag in her hand to Butler Xu.
"I'm exhausted. Is my room prepared?"
Bowing respectfully, Butler Xu answered, "We ensure it's cleaned daily, always ready to welcome Madam home."
"Old Xu, your words are always flawless," Qu Xinghu teased. In front of Qi Chongming, she extended a finger and playfully tapped Butler Xu twice before humming an unfamiliar tune and heading upstairs.
