Zhu Tong used to not understand, but he had also heard that most young people’s relationships don’t usually last.
He didn’t know if everyone was like him, taking for granted the imagining and planning of a future with someone they liked. Once they were together, he never thought that the two of them would separate again.
But what did Shao Ming think?
He was always completely rational. Maybe he was just as serious about emotions, but he must have also considered the difficulties that might arise in the future.
Some things that Zhu Tong saw as a matter of course seemed like obstacles to Shao Ming.
His family itself was a kind of pressure.
“I need to do something,” Zhu Tong suddenly said.
The system asked, ‘What do you need to do?’
Zhu Tong glanced around the living room, found his phone, then looked toward the direction of the bathroom. Sneakily, he took his phone and went into his room.
If the favorability rating wasn’t at its maximum due to Shao Ming’s own concerns, then wouldn’t it be good to eliminate those concerns?
After unlocking his phone, the interface still displayed his chat history with his cousin. Zhu Tong looked at the message, closed WeChat, and directly dialed his grandfather’s number.
Cheng Qingsong was currently overseas, on his way back to China from the airport. Suddenly receiving a call from his grandson at this late hour, the old man was pleasantly surprised, though he didn’t show it on his face. He calmly answered the phone, “Tongtong, what’s up?”
Making a call this late made Zhu Tong somewhat uneasy.
He gripped his phone tightly. “Grandpa, it’s late. Haven’t you slept yet?”
Cheng Qingsong glanced at the bright sun outside the window. “It’s still early.”
Zhu Tong awkwardly said, “You’re getting older. Don’t stay up late all the time. It’s not good for your health.”
Cheng Qingsong was very appreciative. His serious tone softened a bit. “Hmm, okay.”
…
The grandfather and grandson fell into silence on the call.
The driver in front, upon hearing the old man’s response, paused for a moment, somewhat surprised, then turned his head.
It was the first time he had ever heard Cheng addressing someone with a simple “okay.”
Glancing at the old man through the rearview mirror, he even felt that the old man’s expression was somewhat tense, for some inexplicable reason.
In fact, Zhu Tong was even more tense than him.
His cousin said that Grandpa already knew about him and Shao Ming.
But why wasn’t Grandpa asking anything?
How was he supposed to broach the subject if Grandpa didn’t ask? Should he just come out and say he was dating someone?
Was Grandpa not asking out of respect, or did he think Zhu Tong was just fooling around like those playboys?
This misunderstanding wasn’t good.
Zhu Tong hesitated about how to broach the subject.
Cheng Qingsong broke the silence first. “How was your holiday?”
“……”
Thinking about the unpleasant incident at the milk tea shop, Zhu Tong couldn’t conscienceably say that his holiday went well. He chose to avoid the heavier topic and said, “It’s alright. I didn’t have many tasks today, just completed two assignments.”
Cheng Qingsong asked, “Tasks?”
Zhu Tong suddenly seized the opportunity and brightened up, “Yeah, my deskmate assigned me some study tasks.”
The tone of excitement evident in Zhu Tong’s voice made Elder Cheng instantly aware of the purpose behind his grandson’s call.
Was he going to confess about his early relationship?
The inevitable always arrives.
Elder Cheng had mentally prepared himself. He followed Zhu Tong’s lead and offered him a ladder to climb, “Is it the deskmate you mentioned before, the one from A City who participated in the competition?”
Unexpectedly, Grandpa remembered. Zhu Tong’s spirits lifted. “Yes, the math competition last time, he came first.”
Cheng Qingsong commented, “Hmm, that young man is quite impressive.”
Zhu Tong added, “He’s really amazing.”
Cheng Qingsong paused and then asked, “Oh? How amazing is he?”
Zhu Tong began enumerating Shao Ming’s skills, from academics to daily life, “He’s really good at everything. After I transferred, he took care of me a lot. When I felt unwell, he took me to the hospital. He bought breakfast for me, took me on a bike ride by the river, and even took me horseback riding. After I transferred, I experienced many things I hadn’t experienced before. Occasionally, he cooks for the two of us, and his cooking skills are even better than Aunt Zhang’s.”
“…”
Aunt Zhang was the Cheng family’s maid. The first time Tongtong ate her cooking, he even unusually asked for an extra bowl of rice.
Cheng Qingsong listened quietly to his grandson’s lengthy and positive praise for his deskmate on the phone.
Zhu Tong continued, “He also tutors me, helps me plan my study schedule, and with his help, my grades have improved a lot. He doesn’t even charge me for tutoring.”
Cheng Qingsong remained silent.
Yes, he’s a kind and selfless good young man.
Cheng Qingsong casually remarked, “If there’s a chance, Grandpa really wants to meet this kid.”
‘–So you don’t need to beat around the bush anymore, just get to the point.’
At this point, Cheng Qingsong thought his attitude had been made quite clear. He waited for his grandson to speak again, but the phone suddenly fell silent.
Cheng Qingsong was patient. If his grandson didn’t move, he wouldn’t either.
Then he heard the jubilance on the other end of the phone fade, replaced by a hint of nervousness. “Grandpa.”
Cheng Qingsong: “Hmm.”
“For my final exams…” Zhu Tong took a deep breath, “If I can score over 600, can you promise me something?”
Cheng Qingsong remained silent.
He hadn’t anticipated such a cautious inquiry.
“Just that?”
Was his previous attitude too stiff?
Zhu Tong’s palms were sweating due to his nerves.
He had thought it would be a simple matter, but when it came time to speak, he realized it wasn’t so easy after all.
If he was this nervous, how could Shao Ming not be nervous?
So he became even more determined in his resolve.
He waited quietly for the response on the phone.
After a long while, Grandpa Cheng said, “When has Grandpa ever not agreed to what you wanted?”
Zhu Tong’s nose suddenly tingled, feeling itchy and sour.
If Grandpa said this without knowing the situation, Zhu Tong would have thought that Grandpa hadn’t realized the seriousness of the matter yet.
But Grandpa knew now, although he hadn’t explicitly mentioned it, he must know what Zhu Tong wanted to say.
Grandpa’s attitude was clearly an acquiescence.
Zhu Tong rarely made requests in front of Grandpa. When they were young, although it was Xiao Xin who cried and made a scene when Grandpa said he wanted to take them away, it was his own decision to stay in the Zhu family.
His own decision, so he didn’t want to seek refuge with Grandpa after disappointing his dad.
He instinctively drew a boundary between himself and Grandpa. If it weren’t for the appearance of the system, he might never have asked Grandpa for anything.
With Zhu Shoushan’s attitude before, Zhu Tong was also very uneasy about Grandpa’s attitude.
But he had known for a long time that Grandpa was different from his dad.
He could confidently entrust Xiao Xin to Grandpa’s care, so why couldn’t he see clearly when it came to himself?
A warm feeling surged in Zhu Tong’s heart. He pursed his lips and said, “Thank you, Grandpa. I will study hard and do well on the exams.”
“…”
The call between grandfather and grandson was hung up.
Thinking of Zhu Tong’s determined words at the end, Cheng Qingsong thought to himself, “This child has grown up.”
He might be a bit cowardly, but being so cautious also showed his prudence.
“Cheng-zong, we’ve arrived at the airport,” the driver in front suddenly spoke.
Cheng Qingsong’s expression became serious, and the fleeting look of gentle satisfaction on his face seemed like a fleeting illusion.
In the homestay, Zhu Tong sat on the bed with his back to the door. After hanging up the phone, he felt like a weight had been lifted off his chest.
Before he could even think about how to tell Shao Ming about this, he heard the system’s notification sound.
‘Congratulations! You gained +2% of the white moonlight’s favorability. Your current favorability is 92%.’
“…”
Zhu Tong suddenly turned around and saw that the door, which had been slightly ajar, had been pushed open. The young man who should have gone into the bathroom was standing at the door, looking at him with a touched expression.
Zhu Tong was puzzled. “Aren’t you…”
“Aren’t you going to take a shower?”
Before he could say those words, he saw the surprise on Shao Ming’s face as well.
Shao Ming walked slowly to the edge of the bed and sat down, explaining, “I came in to get my clothes.”
“…”
After returning from A City, except for the time when the angry young man sent him back to his own room, Shao Ming basically slept in Zhu Tong’s room. So when his clothes were washed, they were usually placed here directly.
He was in a hurry when he went into the bathroom and forgot to take his clothes, so he came back to the room to get them… and happened to see Zhu Tong making a phone call, which made him stop at the door.
Zhu Tong stared blankly at Shao Ming and thought to himself: Convenient.
The progress bar went up, indicating that Shao Ming definitely heard it.
But how much he heard was uncertain.
“You…” Just as Zhu Tong was about to speak, Shao Ming suddenly reached out and wiped the corner of his eye with his fingertip.
“Why are you crying?” Shao Ming asked.
Zhu Tong: “?”
Crying? Who?
Shao Ming continued, “Your eyes are red.”
Zhu Tong: “…”
He remembered. He had gotten a bit emotional when Grandpa agreed to his request just now.
Feeling a bit embarrassed, Zhu Tong grabbed Shao Ming’s hand and hesitated, “Did you… hear it just now?”
Shao Ming asked knowingly, “Hear what?”
Zhu Tong: “…”
Knowing he was being intentionally obtuse, Zhu Tong wasn’t annoyed. Since everything had been heard anyway, it saved him the trouble of finding a way to bring it up. He said directly, “I just called Grandpa and told him that if I could score 600 on my final exams, he had to agree to something for me.”
Shao Ming’s voice was hoarse. “What?”
Zhu Tong said, “Our relationship.”
Shao Ming: “…”
Zhu Tong liked playing straightforwardly, but these straight hits today were a bit too hard.
Shao Ming looked at him. “And then?”
Zhu Tong said, “Grandpa agreed.”
“…”
The air seemed to freeze, and both of them were breathing very lightly.
Zhu Tong’s gaze was firm as he stared into Shao Ming’s eyes without blinking.
Then he was tackled.
Behind him was the bed, and there was no more convenient place than this where he didn’t have to worry about bumping into anything. The hot kiss that came over seemed to cut off their breath in an instant, leaving no gap between them.
His movements were equally passionate, and Zhu Tong even felt a bit of pain.
Shao Ming wrapped his arm around Zhu Tong’s waist, holding him in place so he couldn’t move.
But Zhu Tong didn’t want to move anyway.
The forceful kiss made it difficult for him to even open his eyes, and he felt like his limbs were melting, devoid of any strength.
His lips and tongue were tingling from the fervent kiss, and he eagerly wanted to catch his breath, but was retaliated against with a light bite from the taller youth.
Zhu Tong: “…”
Contrary to his rough actions, Shao Ming’s voice was very soft, almost hesitant when he spoke. “Why are you doing this?”
Zhu Tong was panting heavily, gradually regaining his senses. He pursed his lips and said, “Cousin said that Grandpa already knows.”
Shao Ming asked, “So you just told the truth?”
Zhu Tong said, “Well, not everything.”
“…”
“I didn’t say everything.” Zhu Tong glanced away slightly. “I want to wait until after the final exams to talk to Grandpa properly. Even though Grandpa agreed without seeing the results, I want to prove it to him.”
“How will you prove it?”
“Just… by getting good grades.” Zhu Tong turned his head away a bit more. “I’ll work hard to prove that it’s not just a whim…”
Suddenly, Shao Ming chuckled softly.
Zhu Tong’s face flushed red instantly. He said awkwardly, “What are you laughing at? I don’t know what else to do. Besides grades, I can’t think of any other way.”
Shao Ming kissed him on the cheek and said, “Nothing, studying is good.”
Zhu Tong: “…”
So perfunctory.
A feather-like light kiss landed on his face. Zhu Tong’s face was turned sideways by Shao Ming, as Shao Ming’s nose rubbed against his cheek, causing a myriad of sensations.
Shao Ming said, “It doesn’t matter if you don’t know. Whatever you want to learn in the future, I’ll teach you.”
Zhu Tong exclaimed in surprise, “You really know how to do everything?”
Shao Ming paused for a moment. “Not really, but I can learn. Once I’ve learned, I’ll teach you.”
Zhu Tong: “…”
Then why doesn’t he learn together with him?
“Little Young Master.”
A light kiss suddenly landed behind his ear, making Zhu Tong’s earlobe tremble, and he couldn’t help but shrink his neck.
The two looked at each other again, each staring into the other’s eyes. Inside Shao Ming’s eyes, Zhu Tong could clearly see his pleasure and an uncontrollable desire.
In that moment of eye contact, there was something that didn’t need to be expressed in words, passing between them.
Shao Ming lowered his head to kiss him again, his hand finding the button of Zhu Tong’s pajamas.
Feeling the difference, Zhu Tong stiffened for a moment, then slowly raised his hand and wrapped his arms around the neck of the young man pressing him down.
“……”
Shao Ming was slightly taken aback and propped himself up a bit.
They locked eyes at close range, but Zhu Tong turned his head away nervously.
He swallowed nervously, “Just… just for today, can you finish what you want to do, and then focus on studying for the next two days… is that okay?”
Shao Ming: “…”
Shao Ming turned into a broken record again, “Finish what I want to do?”
Zhu Tong lowered his head, not daring to look up at him, but his voice was clear, “Yes.”
Shao Ming said, “Do you know what I want to do?”
Zhu Tong: “…”
He was too afraid to know.
Shao Ming leaned in close to his ear and said, “Can you take off your clothes?”
He was already starting.
Zhu Tong’s body suddenly stiffened.
Instinctively, he wanted to stop, but he didn’t know if he should reach out.
The fabric around his neck loosened slightly, and Shao Ming’s long fingers rested against his throat, gently sliding over his collarbone, dangerously stimulating.
Zhu Tong’s neck was sensitive, and as he lay on the bed, seeing Shao Ming from this angle was fatal to his heart. Shao Ming’s delicate features, flawless face, were mesmerizing. The taller youth was also looking quite nervous, his eyes blinking incessantly.
Shao Ming’s Adam’s apple bobbed, and he slowly lowered his head.
As they kissed, Zhu Tong felt the restraints on his body loosening more and more.
Not just his own, but Shao Ming’s as well.
In a daze, Zhu Tong felt a sudden warmth in his palm. He quickly withdrew his hand, opened his eyes, and found a different scene before him.
After his pupils focused, Zhu Tong felt himself instantly heating up.
The sight was undeniably pleasurable.
He had seen Shao Ming’s body before, strong yet graceful, with smooth muscle lines that were perfectly sculpted, captivating anyone who laid eyes on them.
Zhu Tong felt like his eyes were glued to him.
Even his breathing became sluggish.
Shao Ming looked at him and smiled, “Are you satisfied, Little Young Master?”
Zhu Tong：“……”
Zhu Tong’s mind cleared, and he wanted to pull the blanket over himself.
Not because he was shy, but because as long as his body was hidden from sight, there would be no comparison, so his feelings wouldn’t be hurt.
Actually, he was a bit shy, but what he cared more about was the difference in their bodies.
The idea of exercising his abdominal muscles after his body was healthy had been forgotten somewhere in the depths of his mind. Now, he decided to pick it up again.
His attempt to cover up was noticed and stopped by Shao Ming. Shao Ming grabbed his hand and trapped him underneath him.
Shao Ming asked, “What are you covering?”
Zhu Tong awkwardly said, “Nothing…”
“Haven’t gotten used to it yet?”
Zhu Tong instantly understood his meaning.
After he hung up the video call in a panic last time, Shao Ming had said that he would try to make Zhu Tong get used to it.
He didn’t know why he remembered it so clearly.
Embarrassing things were always particularly memorable.
Shao Ming grabbed Zhu Tong’s hand and pressed it against his chest. “Now you can get used to it properly.”
Zhu Tong: “…”
His face turned so red that it seemed like it might drip blood, but he couldn’t bear to pull his hand away.
In honesty, Zhu Tong liked this kind of unrestricted touching. Why reject something he liked?
He raised his eyes and met Shao Ming’s gaze.
Why did he call his grandfather today? Why did he say those things to Shao Ming?
It had always been Shao Ming who gave him a sense of security. As long as Shao Ming was by his side, he was afraid of nothing.
But had he ever given Shao Ming a sense of security?
He also wanted to make Shao Ming feel secure.
He wanted to prove it to his grandfather, but also to the person he liked.
But he didn’t know how to do it. Clumsily, he used himself as a bargaining chip…
Suddenly, Zhu Tong lifted his head and took the initiative to shorten the distance between them, giving Shao Ming a real kiss.
He saw Shao Ming’s eyes widen slightly, his gaze becoming deep, and he completely lost control, pressing down on Zhu Tong again.
Zhu Tong deeply felt what it meant to bring trouble upon himself.
Shao Ming restrained himself from biting him and asked, “Can I leave a mark?”
Zhu Tong dumbly replied, “Can it fade in two days?”
Shao Ming chuckled softly, “I’ll try my best…”
“… “
In the end, Shao Ming still left a mark. After all, if they did everything they wanted to do, Zhu Tong wouldn’t be able to focus on studying for the next two days.
He might not even be able to get out of bed.
It wasn’t until he went to the bathroom again that Zhu Tong realized he had taken a pointless shower before. And he doubted whether the mark on his body would fade in two days.
How was he going to go to school?
The next day, Shao Ming prepared breakfast early and called for Zhu Tong to eat. However, he found Zhu Tong still in the bathroom, standing in front of the mirror with a troubled expression, staring at the strawberries1euphemism for hickey. planted on his neck that couldn’t be covered by his collar
He sighed with frustration, then blushed as if he was reminiscing about their activities last night.
Shao Ming couldn’t help it. He walked into the bathroom, mischievously leaving a deeper mark in a more prominent place, and shamelessly said, “You can wear a high-necked shirt to school, it’s warmer that way.”
Zhu Tong: “…”
During the New Year’s holiday, Xia Weiyi finished a high-level meeting at the Xia Corporation and hurried home.
During this time, A City had been in turmoil, and he had failed to arrange a meeting with Liu Jianbai more than once, which made him even more anxious to bring Shao Ming back. However, no matter if he called or texted, Shao Ming never responded.
Shao Ming’s situation had already driven him to distraction, and now the people from the Xiang family had come to find him.
Xiang Shuyi actually filed for divorce!
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