Time Traveling to 23 Years Later with My Ex-Boyfriend

15 (ii)

Chu Qing was the type who needed gentle handling. Seeing his good attitude, she felt a bit guilty. After a moment of silence, she said dejectedly, "You were right not to trust me. This afternoon, my mind was full of thoughts about you, and I even accidentally fell asleep. I barely heard anything... My self-control is really poor."

"It's all my fault. I shouldn't appear in your thoughts so frequently," Qi Weichen said, kissing her neck before sitting up and pulling her into his arms.

Chu Qing laughed at his words, but her expression quickly turned gloomy again. "Forget it, it's my own problem. Without someone watching me, I really can't accomplish anything."

Qi Weichen frowned slightly, finally realizing the negative impact his actions had on her—

She was developing some insecurities based on his judgment, genuinely believing she had no self-control. If the situation worsened, she might become overly dependent on others, lacking confidence in her ability to complete tasks independently.

He sighed, his voice filled with sincerity: "That's not true. You were upset because of me, which is why you didn't rest well at noon, affecting your afternoon classes. It was the external factor - me - that influenced you, not your own doing."

"I really..."

"Why don't we try again tomorrow? I won't make you angry, and you try not to worry. Study like you normally would for a day, how about that?" Qi Weichen interrupted her.

Chu Qing looked at him glumly, "Will it work?"

"It definitely will. I believe in you," Qi Weichen reassured her gently.

Chu Qing snorted softly, "If you believed in me, you wouldn't have asked my mom to supervise me."

"That's why I want to apologize to you. I was wrong. Can you forgive me this once?" Qi Weichen asked sincerely.

Chu Qing bit her lip, then muttered after a while, "Does the almighty Qi make mistakes too?"

"I'm human too, and I make mistakes often. Otherwise, why would I keep making my Qing angry?"

Chu Qing paused, suddenly feeling a wave of grievance that needed comforting. Qi Weichen, sensing her thoughts, gently held her chin and slowly kissed her. Chu Qing relaxed a bit, quietly exchanging a long, tender kiss with him.

When both of their breaths became slightly unsteady, Qi Weichen spoke softly, "I'm sorry. Please don't be angry anymore, okay?"

"...I'll think about it." Though her words were awkward, Chu Qing's cheeks were flushed red, all traces of anger gone.

Qi Weichen smiled gently, then cooked many delicious dishes for her, feeding her until she was full. The tension between them that had lasted all day finally dissipated.

It's unclear how Qi Weichen communicated with her mother, but the next day, she didn't make any video calls. Chu Qing calmed down and tried to listen to classes and study on her own without any negative emotions. To her surprise, her efficiency for the entire day was almost the same as when she had been supervised.

She regained her confidence and excitedly called her mother, asserting that she had enough self-discipline to handle her studies. She also expressed her dissatisfaction with her mother's lack of trust in her, acting as if she hadn't been the one doubting herself just yesterday.

Her mother couldn't be bothered to argue and, following Qi Weichen's instructions, lavished praise on her. She then hung up the phone while Chu Qing was still basking in self-satisfaction. After that, whenever she called, she only inquired about Chu Qing's daily life and rarely interfered with her studies anymore.