Madam, Please Behave-Chapter 145: The Fear of Domination

Zhao Xuanwen stared at Liu Changqing’s outstretched hand, frozen for a few seconds before trying to brush it off with a sheepish smile.

“Uncle, you must have misheard!”

“The volume was so loud;how could I possibly mishear?” Liu Changqing glanced at her with a mix of helplessness and amusement. He gestured with his hand again.

“Give me your phone. I’ll call your mom to explain. If I take you without clearing it up, what if she calls the police?”

“Fine…”

Realizing she couldn’t talk her way out of it, Zhao Xuanwen’s face fell. She reluctantly pulled out her phone, found her mother’s number, and dialed before handing it over.

Taking the phone, Liu Changqing placed it to his ear. It rang a few times before the call connected, and before he could even say a word, a loud and agitated voice came through.

【What are you up to, young lady? I already said no! How dare you hang up on me! Just wait until I get home and deal with you!】

“Hello.”

The voice on the other end paused, clearly surprised to hear a man’s voice. After a brief silence, the caller hesitated before responding.

【Hello… Who is this?】

“Let me introduce myself. My name is Liu Changqing. My son is in the same class as your daughter. There was a minor accident where someone bumped into my car, and that’s when I saw your daughter. She insisted on tagging along to visit my son. If you’re not comfortable with it, I’ll take her straight home. As a parent, I completely understand being cautious about who your child goes with.”

The other end of the line went silent again.

Liu Changqing waited for a few seconds before speaking up.

“Hello? Are you still there?”

【Yes… yes, I’m here. Sorry, what did you say your name was?】

“Liu Changqing.”

【Liu Changqing…】

“If you’re not okay with it, I’ll just send her—”

【It’s fine.】

“Huh?”

Liu Changqing blinked, momentarily taken aback by the unexpected response. If the situation were reversed, and Haohao’s parents wanted to take his daughter somewhere, he would’ve declined without hesitation.

Glancing into the backseat, he saw Zhao Xuanwen leaning so close that her ear was almost pressed against his hand holding the phone.

Noticing she’d been caught eavesdropping, Xuanwen scooted closer to the car door, putting a bit of distance between them.

Liu Changqing addressed the mother again, “Alright, I’ll make sure she’s back before dark.”

【Thank you, and I’m really sorry about the accident. I’ll cover the damages to your car—】

“No need. Our kids are classmates, and it’s just a scratch. It’s not a big deal.”

After a few more polite exchanges, Liu Changqing hung up and handed the phone back to Xuanwen.

Taking it, her face lit up with a wide smile.

“Thank you, Uncle!”

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“You little troublemaker…”

Seeing her crescent-shaped eyes brimming with joy, Liu Changqing couldn’t muster any irritation. Shaking his head lightly, he started the car just as the red light ended.

The ride was peaceful for only a few seconds before Xuanwen, her curiosity piqued, began looking around.

“Uncle, is this a new car?”

“Yeah, how’d you know?”

“Because you haven’t even removed the plastic wrapping!”

With that, she reached for the plastic film on the handle.

Catching her action in the rearview mirror, Liu Changqing called out, “Don’t peel it off!”

“Huh? Why not?”

“Well… never mind, go ahead and peel it off.”

“Alright!”

Without hesitation, Xuanwen roughly tore off the plastic wrap, crumpled it into a ball, and began looking around for somewhere to toss it. Her gaze landed on the two foam boxes in the back.

She turned, knelt on the seat, and opened one of the boxes to toss the plastic inside.

But as soon as the lid lifted, a rush of cold air hit her, and she froze.

Her eyes locked onto the treasure trove of ice pops inside the box. She subconsciously smacked her lips and swallowed, her gaze glued to the contents.

“Uncle…”

“What is it?”

Hearing her call, Liu Changqing glanced at her through the rearview mirror and saw her peering into the box.

“Can I have one of these ice pops?”

“Sure, is one enough?”

“Yes, thank you, Uncle!”

She eagerly grabbed one, pulling out a pop wrapped in a simple design labeled Small Ice Pop.

“My mom never lets me eat these!”

“In this heat, isn’t it normal to have an ice pop?”

“I’m not sure. She just doesn’t let me.”

“Probably worried you’d eat too many and get a stomachache.”

Xuanwen didn’t reply this time, too focused on ripping open the wrapper. Her eyes lit up when the rectangular ice pop was finally revealed.

She bit into it, savoring the cold, refreshing sensation. The heat of the car seemed to dissipate slightly, even without air conditioning.

This is amazing!

In the rearview mirror, Liu Changqing noticed her leaning back, taking small bites of her ice pop, looking completely content.

This girl is so straightforward, he thought, finding her personality adorable. Her bubbly nature is the perfect contrast to my son’s reserved demeanor. They balance each other well.

Smiling at the thought, Liu Changqing focused on the road ahead.

Meanwhile, at home, Liu Xiazhi and Feng Shuyan sat side by side on the steps by the door, their chins resting in their hands. Their hair had been tied into cute little buns by An Yuanyao, resembling two dumplings perched on their heads.

Both girls had been waiting patiently, remembering Liu Changqing’s promise to bring them ice pops.

When his car came into view, their gloomy faces instantly lit up. Jumping to their feet, they ran forward to greet him.

The car slowed to a stop.

Before Liu Changqing could step out, the backseat door swung open, and a figure with a backpack and an ice pop in her mouth emerged.

Standing in place, Zhao Xuanwen scanned her surroundings before her gaze landed on the two girls. Her eyes brightened with recognition.

However, Xiazhi’s reaction was quite the opposite. She instinctively took a step back.

In that moment…

She remembered the fear Zhao Xuanwen had once instilled in her.