Husband, Spend Some Gold Coins

Even his father didn’t ask for this much. He only knew kids in boarding school getting told to call their mothers every day!

For some reason, Xie Qi found it a bit amusing, and without much resistance, he replied, “Okay, that’s no problem at all.”

Qin Yizhi had said, “Let’s sign a contract. There’ll be a fine for defaulters.”

Xie Qi asked reflexively, “How much is the fine?”

Qin Yizhi replied, “One million.”

Xie Qi: “???”

“Ah???” Xie Qi exclaimed, “One million?? Are you serious?”

He turned to look at Qin Yizhi in shock.

But at that moment, Qin Yizhi’s lips curved slightly upwards, a smile softening his sharp brows and eyes, like the first melting of winter snow under the gentle spring breeze, imbued with a tender warmth, reminiscent of catkins floating gently.

Xie Qi was taken aback, stuttering a bit, “W-what are you smiling at?”

Qin Yizhi met his gaze, the faint smile lingering like mist over water, light and enchanting. He replied calmly, “Of course, I’m teasing you.”

His tone remained composed yet slightly amused.

Xie Qi stared at him for a moment, unblinking, and quipped, “At a time like this, the steward or the maid would say, ‘This is the first time I’ve seen Mr. Qin smile in years.'”

Qin Yizhi: “.”

He suppressed his smile and said evenly, “I was joking with you, but you didn’t laugh.”

Xie Qi responded, “Because I’m not naturally inclined to laugh.”

Qin Yizhi continued, “Anyway, you’ll have to come back often after starting college…” He paused, correcting himself seriously, “…and the daily phone calls will be replaced by video calls.”

Xie Qi nodded slowly, “…Okay, no problem.”

But… it did seem a bit peculiar.

Did they really need to do this every day, even if they both got what they wanted? Video calls… wasn’t that too demanding?

Xie Qi thought for a moment and added, “Won’t it get boring to video call every day? Even the boarders I know with strict parents only talk on the phone for five or six minutes a day.”

This sparked another idea in Qin Yizhi’s mind. He stated firmly, “The video calls should last at least 20 minutes every day.”

Xie Qi: “…”

No, it was really weird!!

Qin Yizhi whispered, “Your name will be written on the house near the school, keep a cat and a house. These are the only requirements, okay?”

His tone grew increasingly friendly, though it appeared like a discussion, it was more of a subtle request.

Xie Qi remained silent.

There was a hint of struggle in his golden eyes as he spoke somewhat angrily, “I like money a lot, but what you’re offering seems a bit excessive.”

The demands and the rewards were clearly unequal. Was this really necessary?

But equality had never existed between them. After all, 400,000 a month… None of Qin Yizhi’s subordinates likely earned such a high salary.

Qin Yizhi replied, “It’s not much for me.”

Xie Qi paused.

Could a sinful rich man simply give away a house?

“We can sign the contract. If you agree, we’ll sign it tomorrow,” Qin Yizhi suggested.

Xie Qi simply said vaguely, “It’s still early. Let’s discuss it more.”

Although very tempting, Xie Qi still felt something was not quite right. He didn’t suspect Qin Yizhi had any bad intentions, like selling him or something. Qin Yizhi’s worth and status were high, and he had been so good to him. Anyone with suspicions in that regard could be seen as ungrateful.

He just felt something was wrong… Qin Yizhi’s desire to control him… could he say that? It was a bit overbearing.

Video calls lasted for more than 20 minutes every day. How could there be so much to talk about every day?

Did he want him to talk every day about what happened and what he did that day?

…At that point, it was a bit too much.

Qin Yizhi looked at Xie Qi’s face and said calmly, “Don’t feel burdened. It’s okay if you don’t want to. For the cat, I will solve it for you, as long as you come back every weekend.”

Xie Qi breathed a sigh of relief. Qin Yizhi took a step back, and Xie Qi also stepped back. “No, in that case, can I video call you for five minutes every day? Otherwise, it will be too long, and I won’t know what to say. It would be so embarrassing. Forget about the house, I love money, but a house is not a necessity for me. I just need to live in it.”

Qin Yizhi smiled slightly and said, “Okay.”

Xie Qi was stunned and touched. Looking at his neck, he couldn’t help but say, “…you smile a lot now.”

Qin Yizhi’s lips were still curled up in a small arc. When he heard what he said, the arc at the corners of his lips dropped, and he said lightly, “No.”

Xie Qi wondered; would he continue to pretend if he was exposed?

However, it was really strange. He must be addicted acting like a father.

This poor man, he didn’t want to fall in love but wanted to be a father.

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After returning to his room to sleep, Qin Yizhi appeared to be busy with something and left, leaving Xie Qi alone to guard the empty room.

Xie Qi picked up his mobile phone and sent a message to the group, [Do you think your father will call you often?]

Fan Qingyue quickly replied, [No, my father is so busy, when I was a senior in high school, he never asked about my grades or cared about me at all.]

Li Siwen raised her hand and said, [My father works away from home and only call me once a year.]

Xie Qi thought the same. He felt that most fathers had little affection for their children, let alone calling them every day.

Li Siwen asked, [Why do you ask?]

Xie Qi told them about Qin Yizhi asking for daily video calls of more than five minutes, and asked, [Is he addicted being a father? What do you guys think?]

Li Siwen replied, […Poor guy, isn’t your husband addicted being a pig?]

Xie Qi asked, [What do you mean?]

Li Siwen explained, [He’s an overly clingy pervert in love.]

Xie Qi exclaimed, [??]