Chapter 80 (Second Update)

Chapter eighty:

Duan Yi: ...

Duan Yi felt that Mu Shaoyan's thoughts were not just somewhat dangerous, but extremely dangerous.

If Ye Qingxi weren't here, he would have slapped his current textbook on "Morality and Law" in front of Mu Shaoyan and made him take a good look at it. People shouldn't, or at least shouldn't, do this!

"You should go to class first," Duan Yi advised him.

Stop thinking about being your nephew's dad!

Mu Shaoyan entered Duan Yi's house, changed his shoes, and went into the bedroom.

As soon as he entered, he saw the chair with cushions strapped to it, the cat-ear cup filled with water that Duan Yi had already prepared for Ye Qingxi, and...

Mu Shaoyan wondered, what was that long and narrow kraft paper bag?

He walked over out of curiosity and discovered that it was actually candied hawthorn.

Mu Shaoyan: ? ? ?

Mu Shaoyan turned to look at Duan Yi with a puzzled expression.

Duan Yi explained, "Isn't this because he's participating in a competition today?"

So he thought that if he won, the candied hawthorn would be the prize.

Even if she lost, the candied hawthorns could still comfort Ye Qingxi.

Unexpectedly, Ye Qingxi's father came back.

"You eat it," Duan Yi said.

It was past ten o'clock when Mu Shaoyan got back, and Ye Qingxi was probably already asleep.

I'll buy it for him next time.

Mu Shaoyan: ...

Mu Shaoyan felt that he was truly hypocritical and made no attempt to hide it; his hypocrisy was blatant and overt.

Isn't he human?!

Doesn't he eat?!

Couldn't I have bought him one too?!

How much money could that cost him?

"That's true," Mu Shaoyan thought, "he's not worthy of her."

It's not a discounted or promotional item.

Duan Yi will probably only remember him when candied hawthorns are on sale.

"I won't eat it," Mu Shaoyan said arrogantly. "You didn't buy it for me, so I don't care."

Upon hearing this, Duan Yi didn't try to persuade him. If he didn't want to eat, so be it; he could give it to his mother later.

When Mu Shaoyan saw that he actually nodded, pulled out a chair, and sat down, he became even angrier.

"What kind of attitude is this?!" he said, displeased. "You really didn't want me to eat this, did you? You were just being polite!"

Duan Yi: ...

Duan Yi was speechless. "You're probably past the age where you need someone to chase after you, beg you, and feed you, right?"

Mu Shaoyan: ...

Mu Shaoyan remained resolute: "Even if you beg me, I won't eat it."

Duan Yi: ...He wouldn't even beg him, okay?!

"Which question do you not know how to answer? Let me take a look."

Mu Shaoyan: ...So he really doesn't ask for it!

Mu Shaoyan took out the exam paper and pointed it out to him angrily.

During the entire class, Mu Shaoyan was absent-minded and distracted.

He looked up and Ye Qingxi's cat-ear cup came into view.

Mu Shaoyan: I wonder if he's eaten yet?

He lowered his head, and Ye Qingxi's cushion came into view.

Mu Shaoyan: I wonder if he's home yet?

He turned his head, and Ye Qingxi's sleeping doll came into view.

Mu Shaoyan: I wonder if Ye Qingxi is asleep when he goes back tonight, and whether he will be able to see her again!

Mu Shaoyan was heartbroken; he missed his little nephew so much!

The greatest distance in the world is not between life and death, but between him here and his little nephew with his father!

"Let's stop here for today," Mu Shaoyan decided.

Duan Yi: ? ? ?

"You've only been up for half an hour."

"I'm just worried about getting back too late. Xiaoxi is asleep. You know, today was his first time participating in the sports meet, and he won the competition. I prepared a prize for him to celebrate."

Duan Yi: ...He has his own father, what right do you have to do with it?

"You'll work for another half hour."

"If I go back around nine o'clock, Ye Qingxi probably won't be asleep yet," Duan Yi thought to himself.

Helpless, Mu Shaoyan could only stay at the Duan family's house for another half hour, his mind on Xi.

Half an hour later, he couldn't wait to put away the test paper.

"Then I'll go first. I'll ask you about the rest tomorrow. Don't worry, I'll definitely study hard tomorrow and make up for that hour today."

Duan Yi: ...

What could Duan Yi say?

"Bring the candied hawthorns with you."

Since Ye Qingxi might not be asleep, let's give him some food to celebrate his victory in the game today.

"Okay," Mu Shaoyan replied.

He packed his schoolbag, picked up a candied hawthorn, and walked out of Duan Yi's bedroom.

Hearing the noise and seeing that he looked like he was about to leave, Duan's mother asked in surprise, "Xiao Mu, are you going home so early today?"

"Yes, something came up at home today."

"Then go back quickly," said Madam Duan, then added, "Wait a moment."

She went back to the kitchen, quickly packed the wrapped buns, and handed them to Mu Shaoyan.

“This is red bean paste. Xiaoxi has never had it before. Take it back for him to try.”

Mu Shaoyan: ...

Mu Shaoyan thought either his little nephew was awesome!

Look, some people have come, yet it's as if they haven't; some people haven't come, but they've been given just as much as they'd like.

It was obvious that he was the one who seemed to have never come.

His little nephew is the one who has all of them.

Those who knew him would think he was there to get tutoring from Duan Yi, but those who didn't would have thought he was there to pick up food.

"Thank you, Auntie," the rider, Mu Shaoyan, said gratefully. "How much is it, Auntie? I'll transfer it to you."

"No need, no need," Duan's mother waved her hand and said, "It's not worth much. You should go back now and be careful on the road."

"Okay." Mu Shaoyan didn't argue with her about the money. He picked up the steamed buns and candied hawthorns and left the residential area.

A cold wind howled, and Mu Shaoyan walked against the wind, his heart yearning to return home.

I wonder what his baby is doing right now? Does he miss him?

What is Ye Qingxi doing?

Ye Qingxi is currently choosing a photo frame.

He and Mu Shaowu had just come out of the restaurant where they had eaten, and his stomach was bulging.

Ye Qingxi touched her stomach and realized that she had been too indulgent. She was determined not to eat so much next time!

But the food at this restaurant and the cake that Mu Shaowu bought were both so delicious that Ye Qingxi felt she wanted to eat them all again.

"Let's have dinner with Brother Qin Cheng tomorrow, let's eat here too."

"Okay." Mu Shaowu had no objection.

He held Ye Qingxi's hand, and Ye Qingxi followed him, unconsciously swaying her hand.

The two got off the elevator and went to the second floor. Mu Shaowu led him into a boutique to choose photo frames and albums.

Ye Qingxi is short, so if the photo frame is placed higher, he won't be able to see it clearly.

Seeing that he was tilting his head back and standing on tiptoe, Mu Shaowu bent down and picked him up so that he could see clearly.

"Which one do you like?" he asked.

Ye Qingxi looked at them and thought they were all just average.

“If we don’t find anything we like, we can go to another store.” Mu Shaowu leaned close to his ear. “Anyway, it won’t be easy for Dad to be noticed today, so I can spend more time with you shopping.”

Hearing him say that, Ye Qingxi nodded, and Mu Shaowu carried her away to the boutique next door.

After visiting several boutiques, Ye Qingxi finally found a photo frame she liked.

The picture frame is adorable. Two kittens are perched in the top left and top right corners. The four kittens have different colors, expressions, and postures. The two in the top left corner are an orange tabby and a white tabby; the orange tabby is raising its paws, while the white tabby is covering its eyes with its paws. In the top right corner are a black cat and a calico cat; the black cat is lying down with its eyes half-closed, while the calico cat is adorably yawning.

There were four cats, which made up the four of them, including Pei Liang.

So Ye Qingxi picked it up and asked Mu Shaowu, "Is this pretty?"

Mu Shaowu was pleasantly surprised. No wonder they were father and son; he had also spotted this one at a glance.

"It's beautiful. This calico looks just like you. It's so cute!"

Ye Qingxi thought the other three cats were quite cute too. "They're all cute."

"You're still the cutest." Mu Shaowu kissed his cheek.

He had a fake beard, and when he kissed Ye Qingxi, the beard pricked Ye Qingxi's face, making her feel itchy.

Ye Qingxi found the sensation somewhat novel.

He wanted Mu Shaowu to kiss him again so he could feel it again, but he was also a little shy and embarrassed to say it out loud, so he subtly moved closer to Mu Shaowu's face.

Mu Shaowu took the opportunity to move closer to his small face and gently rubbed his own face against it.

Ye Qingxi felt that slightly itchy touch again. It wasn't uncomfortable; it was fun and intimate.

He smiled and nuzzled against Mu Shaowu.

Mu Shaowu was flattered and hugged him tightly, rubbing against him until Ye Qingxi's face turned red. She struggled to get him to put her down.

Ye Qingxi chose a photo frame and then a photo album, thus concluding her shopping trip.

Mu Shaowu bought him some toys so he could pass the time when he wasn't around.

The father and son returned home happily, but as soon as they entered the house, they heard two loud "bangs".

Colorful ribbons fell from the sky and landed on Ye Qingxi and Mu Shaowu's heads.

Ye Qingxi: ? ? ?

Mu Shaowu: ? ? ?

Mu Shaoting stepped forward, unfurled the banner in his hand, and read: "Warmly congratulate Ye Qingxi on winning the championship in the relay race."

Ye Qingxi was both amused and exasperated. He had wondered what had happened, but it turned out to be like this.

A smile involuntarily curved his lips.

"Auntie, why are you back? Shouldn't you be at school right now?"

"Of course I came back to celebrate with you," Mu Shaoting said with a smile. "I even bought you a cake."

Ye Qingxi: ...

This is awkward, since he's already eaten the cake.

"Xiaoxi and I have already..."

As Mu Shaowu was speaking, he suddenly felt Ye Qingxi tug at him.

"Thank you, Auntie. My dad and I just realized as soon as we got out of the car that we forgot to buy a cake today. Luckily, you bought one for us."

"That's right." Mu Shaoting didn't see anything wrong with it at all. "I knew you got first place, so I immediately had someone order this cake. You can try it later and see if it's good."

Ye Qingxi: ...

Ye Qingxi nodded, "Mm."

"And this too." Mu Shaoyan handed him a car key. "This is a gift from your uncle. It's in your garage. Go check it out later."

Ye Qingxi: ? ? ?

No, where did you get the money?

Didn't you just buy me a convertible sports car?

Ye Qingxi: ...

Ye Qingxi could only nod again, "Okay, thank you, Uncle."

“Oh,” Mu Shaoyan remembered, “Come with me.”

As he spoke, he stepped forward and picked Ye Qingxi up in his arms.

Mu Shaowu: ? ? ?

Mu Shaowu: ...

This was done on purpose, wasn't it?

This was definitely intentional!

He's such a big person, do you really think he doesn't exist?

Enraged, Mu Shaowu followed, only to see Mu Shaoyan carry Ye Qingxi to the coffee table and put her down.

"Here you go. Duan Yi bought this for you. Since you didn't go, he asked me to bring it back."

Ye Qingxi took it and found it was a candied hawthorn.

Good news: It's candied hawthorn, which he likes.

Bad news: There's way too much food to eat tonight. Will he really be able to finish it all?

Ye Qingxi opened it and glanced at it, her eyes lighting up instantly. Great news: it's hawthorn!

Hawthorn aids digestion!

No wonder he's a top student, he's so reliable!

"Uncle, could you thank Brother Duan Yi for me?" He took out the candied hawthorn, intending to eat it first.

"ah?"

Mu Shaoyan thought about it carefully, and it seemed, perhaps, maybe, possibly, it didn't...

Mu Shaoyan: ...Isn't this awkward?