Zhu Tong didn’t quite understand, he didn’t just ask Luo Suo about something, how could he still be involved in the question whether or not they have a “special relationship”?
He was dumbfounded.
Shao Ming was better than him, but he doesn’t understand much.
Neither of them spoke, and Luo Suo, like a broken-hearted old woman, continued to speak, “When two people are together, isn’t the most important thing is to trust each other? If you have any doubts, you can directly ask Ming-ge, he will definitely tell you. Communication is key, and you should be more frank.”
Zhu Tong: “…”
‘Do you know that the least honest person here is Ming-ge?’ Luo Suo wanted to say.
When Shao Ming heard Luo Suo, he turned his head to look at him.
Zhu Tong was startled, quickly regained his mind, and asked, “When did I suspect you?”
Luo Suo replied, “If you didn’t suspect me, why did you check me just now?”
He even used WeChat during this time.
Shao Ming was sitting opposite him, and Luo Suo was under a lot of pressure!
Zhu Tong only got even more confused. “When did I check…”
As his voice got fainter, he suddenly realized something.
He thought to himself, ‘It’s over, the misunderstanding has spread.’
When he turned his head, he happened to meet Shao Ming’s half-smile eyes.
“…”
Zhu Tong couldn’t remember how the hot pot was finished, and he didn’t remember what Shao Ming gave him after that. He only remembered the sauce that Shao Ming made for him – it tasted pretty good.
After eating the hot pot, the three went back to school.
During the evening self-study time, Zhu Tong vented his shame and frantically did the mock exams papers.
He was very grateful now that he had taken a leave of absence and left school for so many days that he had a mountain of homework to do. At least, he had something to do and to occupy his mind during his time of absolute embarrassment.
He now understood that Luo Suo was simply Shao Ming’s good brother, and he sold him without hesitation.
Luo Suo said he was very aggrieved.
But Zhu Tong was terrified.
After the dinner incident, Shao Ming didn’t ask any more questions. His expression was as usual, and his attitude was gentle… that is, if it weren’t for him not letting go of his hand even in class.
Zhu Tong placed his left hand under the table, which was held tightly by Shao Ming. His right hand completed the math mock exams paper very efficiently.
One hand was definitely not as convenient as two hands, but Zhu Tong did not withdraw his hand.
He did not dare to say or ask, ah!
It was only occasionally that he turned his head to take a peek and saw that the corners of Shao Ming’s mouth were obviously raised, and he seemed to be in a good mood.
…fine.
People can always unleash their untapped potential when cornered. Zhu Tong did two and a half papers during the self-study session. There, he finally learned one thing… just fill in the answers, regardless of the correct answer.
In the evening, back at the homestay.
Unlike the desks in the school, the homestay was cleaned during the days they left.
Walking into the courtyard in the evening, the light in the adjacent single-room suite was off. Uncle Liu hadn’t returned yet, and it was uncertain whether he would come back.
Zhu Tong stood in the courtyard for a while, and soon lost the mind to think about Uncle Liu. When he walked into the “home” he had missed for several days, Zhu Tong was nervous for a moment.
But his nervousness was useless. He still had to go in.
As soon as he entered the door, the moment the door closed, he was pressed against the door panel, and a familiar sense of oppression came over him.
Shao Ming looked at him with a smile and said, “Isn’t this time to settle accounts? Little Young Master.”
Zhu Tong: “Se-settle…what account?”
Shao Ming answered, “Sneaking contact with other men in front of me. How do you think this account should be calculated?”
Zhu Tong: “…”
‘Luo Suo treats you as a brother, but you treat him as “other men”.’
He defended in a low voice, “I’m not contacting him, just asking a few questions.”
Shao Ming said, “Asking what question?”
What question…
Zhu Tong thought about the questions he had asked, and he couldn’t blame Luo Suo for misunderstanding. The questions he had asked did seem like he was checking up on him, especially concerning the matter of feelings.
He tried to articulate it, but was unable to say anything. In the end, he took out his phone and said, “I’ll show it to you.”
Shao Ming: “…”
His joking interrogation almost couldn’t be sustained.
Showing him the records directly, candidly and openly, how could he continue to settle the accounts?
There were not many chat records between Zhu Tong and Luo Suo in total, and it could be read in 3 minutes or so. Shao Ming raised his eyebrows lightly, “You care so much about my relationship with him. So, you are jealous of him, yes?”
As he said that, he approached suddenly, his breath tickling Zhu Tong’s face.
Zhu Tong became nervous, stumbling upon his words. “No, I just… want to know more about you.”
Although there are other purposes, this particular reason was one of them.
Shao Ming was stunned and said, “Know more about me?”
Zhu Tong nodded.
“If you want to know me, don’t you ask me instead of Luo Suo?”
“…”
Isn’t this to prevent him from noticing something?
Shao Ming was clever and Zhu Tong asked too many questions. Of course, Shao Ming could figure something out.
But Zhu Tong didn’t expect that in his quest of “asking them separately”, his attempt would fail so miserably during his question to the second person1the first one is Tang Nuan.
Zhu Tong wanted to say something, but when he raised his head, the tip of his nose had already rubbed against Shao Ming’s. His skin carried a touch of coolness, clearly from outside’s wind.
He was stunned for a moment.
Shao Ming’s eyes also darkened, “I suddenly thought that we still have a few accounts to settle.”
Zhu Tong was still not used to such close communication, so he couldn’t help shrinking. “…what?”
Shao Ming said in a low voice, “When I’m not by your side, you provoked me every night, shouldn’t this be counted?”
Zhu Tong: “When did I…”
“When I miss you, every word you say to me is provocative to me.”
“…”
Zhu Tong felt his heart tremble.
Isn’t this a little unreasonable?
Was this a revenge for that time he hung up the video call requests?
However, Zhu Tong actually smiled a little
Shao Ming’s throat tightened slightly, and he brought his face closer, “Because I can’t touch you when you teased me so many times, how are you going to compensate me now?”
Zhu Tong’s breathing became visibly faster.
Shao Ming said that he missed him, and why wouldn’t he?
After returning from the hotel that day, the two have not seen each other this close.
Shao Ming was busy participating in the competition. He has to accompany Xiao Xin. He was busy during the day, and only had time to watch the video at night and listen to each other’s voices.
Why not let things escalate further?
Some things are destined to be tasted again and again after the initial “tasting”.
Zhu Tong couldn’t help lowering his head, his ears flushed, and he whispered, “You can touch me now.”
“…”
Shao Ming’s throat felt tight and dry. “Then look at me.”
Zhu Tong nervously clenched his fists, hesitantly lifting his head, but the other youth couldn’t wait any longer. Several fingers pressed against his chin, applying gentle pressure, forcing him to tilt his head back as warm breaths approached.
Shao Ming kissed him.
When the tip of his tongue deftly prod ahead, Zhu Tong couldn’t help shrinking and said with difficulty, “Why do you always…”
Shao Ming looked at him and smiled, “Kissing is like this… don’t you like it?”
“…”
Zhu Tong shook his head, and Shao Ming kissed him again. At the same time, the taller youth put his hand on Zhu Tong’s waist and pulled him closer into his arms.
The long kiss ended, yet the taste lingered.
Their breathing became messy.
Shao Ming’s every strand of hair exuded joy as he looked at Zhu Tong and said, “In the future, if you want to know anything, just come and ask me. Whatever you want to know, I’ll tell you everything.”
Zhu Tong was still a bit misty-eyed. He subconsciously nodded.
Shao Ming was amused by his appearance. He hugged him and said, “Then, Young Master Zhu, what do you want to know now? In what way?”
Zhu Tong raised his blank eyes. After a moment, he finally reacted, his face was already slightly hot. He hastily shook his head. “Not now.”
Shao Ming said, “Really? There’s nothing you want to know? It’s okay to have a deeper understanding.”
“…”
The more he talked, the less gentlemanly he became. Zhu Tong wanted to push him away, but was reluctant. After thinking about it, he raised his head and said, “Then… what is your relationship with Jiang Wan?”
Oh?
Shao Ming was stunned, “Why did you ask about her?”
“I just remembered suddenly.” Zhu Tong said: “…Is it inconvenient to say?”
Shao Ming shook his head. “No, she and I just have an ordinary business cooperation kind of relationship.”
Zhu Tong was still puzzled. “Why did you cooperate with her?”
Shao Ming said, “Because she is generous.”
Zhu Tong: “…”
That reason should be true.
But Zhu Tong always felt that things were not just that simple.
Just as Zhu Tong was contemplating whether to ask, Shao Ming added, “Also, I’ve only found one person like her – daring to take risks and collaborate with a partner who refuses to show themselves.”
“?”
Zhu Tong was slightly startled.
Hearing this, Shao Ming didn’t just look for Jiang Wan.
He was a little stunned. Shao Ming, an underage high school student, was in such a hurry to make money?
The business of his family’s milk tea shop was so good, even if he doesn’t make much money, it should be enough to live well, right?
He suddenly fell silent, and Shao Ming lifted his head to scratch his nose. “What’s wrong? You don’t think there’s something between her and me and secretly feel jealous, do you?”
Zhu Tong: “…”
Why does this man always think he is jealous? He’s not that kind of person.
“But when it comes to being jealous, it’s me who should be jealous, right?” Shao Ming said, “If I remember correctly, someone was almost with her…”
“You know that’s not what I meant.” Zhu Tong covered his mouth.
Shao Ming took his hand off again, “Well, I know, so we’re even.”
Zhu Tong couldn’t help laughing.
Does this even out?
Fine.
He didn’t ask any more questions. After he calmed down, he felt that there was still a weight in his hand. It was the mock exam papers and workbook he brought back from school.
He looked at Shao Ming. Not only did Shao Ming study well, but he was also so inspirational in life. Compared with Shao Ming, he was like a salted fish.
While the system mission was important, it was equally important to study hard.
Having such a good boyfriend, he has to work hard to be worthy of him.
Zhu Tong quickly focused on the mock exam papers and workbooks he brought back.
Shao Ming was as lazy as ever. He didn’t do any of the homeworks left by his absence from class, but he was very serious when he tutored Zhu Tong, probably because he saw the young master’s determination to study hard.
When Zhu Tong was concentrating on the question, Shao Ming supported his head with one hand and watched. But suddenly, his phone vibrated. He promptly picked it up and looked at it, his eyes darkened slightly.
After Xia Weiyi made that threatening phone call to Shao Ming, he confidently awaited Shao Ming to come to him with tail tucked between his legs. However, what he received instead was the news that Shao Ming had already returned to Gongshui County.
He definitely didn’t take anything he said to heart!
Xia Weiyi has been mingling in the business circles of A City for so many years, yet he has never encountered someone so ignorant of their own place.
There was still no reply to the message he sent to Shao Ming. After waiting for a long time, he dug out the address book and made a call.
“Go contact Shao Yujie and say I want to see her.”
