Chapter 1429: Chapter 1429: When Love Runs Deep (1)

“She’s only four years old, are you seriously jealous of such a little kid?” Su Hongxing repeated her old refrain.

Ye Qilan was exceptionally jealous by nature, a trait set in stone. Be it a man or a woman, a child or an elder, he could always find something to feel jealous about. A rare talent, really.

“Do you think her behavior looks anything like a child’s?” Ye Qilan held a mix of love and frustration toward Little Pudding.

When this kid was being cute and sweet, she was like a little angel. But when she wasn’t, she’d compete with him for attention—just plain rebellious!

“Does Daddy think his behavior looks anything like a dad’s?” Little Pudding mimicked his tone and fired back.

Ye Qilan felt a pang in his chest. “Honey, did you hear what this kid just said?”

Su Hongxing couldn’t hold back her laughter and gently poked Little Pudding’s round cheek. “What Little Pudding said seems kind of true though.”

Ye Qilan looked helplessly at Su Hongxing. “You’re teaming up against me now, too?”

This woman, truly, was siding with their daughter to gang up on him. Totally playing favorites.

Still, there was one thing that comforted him—Su Hongxing didn’t seem to care about Xiao Ji. Logically speaking, she was the kind of woman who valued relationships and loyalty. Xiao Ji was like another version of Ye Qilan; shouldn’t she be more concerned about him?

Or could it be that, in her heart, he’s the only one she’s ever cared about?

Thinking of this possibility, Ye Qilan secretly rejoiced. If that’s the case, then Xiao Ji would never pose a threat to him.

It was much later when Su Hongxing finally remembered that she’d left Xiao Ji stranded outside the door.

She found an excuse to open the door and take a look, only to find that Xiao Ji was no longer there. She stood in the doorway, puzzled. Why did she always find it so easy to overlook Xiao Ji? Was it because Ye Qilan’s presence was just too strong?

But she distinctly remembered that the other Ye Qilan also had a very dominating presence and was exceptionally possessive. Yet, when that soul inhabited Xiao Ji, it seemed to have softened somehow…

“What are you thinking about?” Ye Qilan’s voice interrupted Su Hongxing’s train of thought.

She turned her head to look at him and smiled lightly while shaking her head. “I’ll stay and keep Little Pudding company. You take our son to bed tonight.”

“No problem. But it’s still early, so I’ll stay a bit longer with you and our daughter.” Of course, Ye Qilan had someone he wanted to guard against—Xiao Ji.

And so, Ye Qilan stayed until ten o’clock before finally returning to his own room. Before leaving, he made a point to lock the door to Su Hongxing’s bedroom from the outside. Since Qiao Qiao wasn’t around, and with Xiao Ji being the ticking time bomb in Qingmu Garden, he needed to be extra cautious.

Back in his room, Ye Qilan couldn’t fall asleep. He tossed and turned, unable to rest, too worried about Su Hongxing.

In the end, he called Age and had him arrange for someone to keep a close eye on Xiao Ji in secret. He also wanted someone to protect Su Hongxing.

If Xiao Ji got close to Su Hongxing, he was to be informed immediately.

After taking care of this matter, he was finally able to sleep in peace.

But Xiao Ji wasn’t someone to be trifled with. It didn’t take long before he realized he was being watched. The next evening, he confronted Su Hongxing and Ye Qilan, laying his cards on the table: “Ding Ye, you have no right to have me under surveillance. This is my home. You’re just an outsider. The only reason you’re staying in Qingmu Garden is because of Amou’s goodwill. Don’t push your luck!”

“Qingmu Garden is your home? That’s the funniest joke I’ve ever heard. If you think this is your home, why don’t you call the police and see if you can kick me out?” Ye Qilan’s lips curved into a faint smirk. He stared at Xiao Ji, his expression both mocking and amused.

This was like a cornered dog biting back—a laughable act. But for Xiao Ji to say something so absurd was truly ridiculous.

Not to mention, the owner of Qingmu Garden was Su Hongxing. What did it have to do with Xiao Ji?