Chapter 1048: Chapter 1008: You Still Have the Nerve to Ask

That was precisely why Xiao Zihan, who was being led to the room by Lin Yi, didn’t resist or speak up. After all, the exhaustion of her body and mind made her really tired.

Just like that, the two of them returned to their room. Lin Yi firmly pressed the other party onto the bed. After kissing her softly, he then said:

"Alright, take a good nap, don’t think about anything. When you wake up, I’ll be here with you."

Hearing this, Xiao Zihan’s face turned a bit red. She nodded and gently murmured an affirmation, pulled the covers over herself, and closed her eyes.

Looking at her long eyelashes, Lin Yi really wanted to do something, but seeing her exhausted appearance, he couldn’t bring himself to. He would have to wait until she woke up to do anything.

After all, she was his wife. Who wouldn’t be heartbroken about their own wife?

Isn’t there a saying? One often cherishes their own car very much while pressing the accelerator gently. Only with subsequent cars will you stomp on the accelerator firmly.

And truly exhausted, Xiao Zihan started sleeping just the moment she closed her eyes, her even breathing indicating that she was completely out.

Seeing this, Lin Yi couldn’t help but feel very sympathetic. He carefully adjusted the temperature for her to the right level, then turned and left the room.

As for his precious daughter, she should be resting in the room with her grandmother, so Lin Yi didn’t go looking for her and simply walked out of the room.

After leaving the room, Lin Yi didn’t leave the house but went straight into the kitchen.

The crowd of servants there quickly came over, wondering what the host wanted to do, but Lin Yi just waved them off with a smile, telling them to prepare some ingredients for a hot pot meal that evening.

As for why he didn’t go check on the company group, Lin Yi indicated there was no time for that.

He had only been away from the company for a few days, and everything was running smoothly there, so there was no need for him to worry.

Just as he had been in the kitchen for not long, his phone started incessantly ringing, first from Ouyang Lei, then from Li Huiqun.

In short, all those friends who heard he was awake called him, saying they wanted to come and see him.

After Lin Yi repeatedly stopped them, he finally prevented this group from coming over.

He was thinking of spending some quality time with his family on his first day back, not wanting to entertain those guys. Perhaps when he had time later, he would gather them all for a meal and chat.

In the kitchen, with that group of aunties around, they wouldn’t let him touch a thing. In the end, Lin Yi had no choice but to return to the room.

Looking at the sleeping Xiao Zihan, he couldn’t help but gently touch her cheek. This girl was far more resilient than he imagined, enduring much she wasn’t supposed to bear.

He owed her too much; most importantly, he still owed her a grand wedding.

This wedding must be known to everyone, must be very grand, only then could it be worthy of Xiao Zihan.

Time ticked by second by second, and Lin Yi just sat by the bedside staring at Xiao Zihan, a faint smile constantly on his lips.

The feeling was simply too good. It made him cherish it even more. To be honest, before, he didn’t feel much about such ordinary days, but now, after a trip to ancient times, he longed so much for this scenario.

Time passed bit by bit, and soon nearly three hours went by. During these three hours, Lin Yi kept his vigil like that.

Suddenly, his ears twitched. His keen hearing told him there was some commotion outside, and this sound was all too familiar—it was his precious daughter making it. No need to think; she must be awake.

Thereupon, he immediately stood up and quietly walked out, gently closing the door for Xiao Zihan before eagerly rushing downstairs to the living room.

And in the living room, as expected, he saw his precious princess holding his mother’s hand, walking towards him.

Not only that, but the little one also kept babbling the vague word "papa" in her mouth.

It’s evident that this little girl must have heard the servants say that he was back, which made her extremely happy.

Including his mother, at that moment, she also showed an excited expression. Her son waking up was more important than anything else.

When she saw Lin Yi, her eyes couldn’t help but turn red instantly, while the little one let go of her hand, wobbling on her short legs and toddling towards Lin Yi.

Seeing this, Lin Yi hurriedly squatted down, scooping the little one into his arms and planting a kiss on her cheek.

The joy in his heart didn’t need to be mentioned. This feeling was so wonderful; this was the little princess he had dreamed about day and night.

Moreover, holding the little girl, he approached his mother, seeing her trying to stay calm with a strong expression. Lin Yi’s heart couldn’t help but ache a bit, but he still put on a brave face, showing a smile and said:

"Mom, why are you crying? Here I am, standing perfectly well, aren’t I?

I was just too tired. When I was up there, I hadn’t properly closed my eyes for several days, and in that weightless environment, I felt quite uncomfortable. Because of that, I probably had some insomnia, so didn’t sleep well. I just came down for a nap.

Don’t worry, I’m really fine now.

By the way, where’s Dad?" 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Upon asking this question, Empress Dowager Ye immediately glared at her son with a hint of annoyance. Her originally emotional mood vanished instantly, and she spoke retortfully:

"You little rascal, how dare you ask?

Where do you think your father is?

You’re quite carefree, going off to the moon just like that! You chose a really distant place, didn’t you? Your dad had no choice but to manage the company in your stead and is still busy there!

He went to see you just yesterday, and I haven’t seen him ever since."

As she said this, Lin Yi clearly sensed the resentful expression of Empress Dowager Ye. It was evident that because of him, his dad hadn’t spent much time with her.

[To be continued...]