Chapter 42 Warmth
"Why aren't you drying your hair?" Feng Yu didn't answer. Instead, he put down the book in his hand, pressed Yan Songyu down to sit in front of the dressing table, and took out a hair dryer.
The sound of the wind blowing filled the air as Yan Songyu traced Feng Yu's face in the mirror. His movements were gentle, and the tenderness and care in his eyes made Yan Songyu feel as if her hair was a rare treasure in his hands.
After enjoying Feng Yu's service, Yan Songyu leaned back lazily into his arms, saying, "You still haven't answered me."
Feng Yu let her lean against him, gently stroking her delicate, fair face with his large hand, "I missed you, so I came."
Aren't you afraid your dad will kick you out?
Feng Yu paused, and after a few seconds said, "In fact, Uncle Yan had already seen me when I came in."
Yan Songyu: ...
Yan Songyu stood up, turned around in Feng Yu's arms, and grabbed his face, saying, "Your skin is getting thicker and thicker."
Feng Yu was "proud" of this, saying, "How can you find a wife if you're not thick-skinned?"
Yan Songyu's almond-shaped eyes widened slightly. "Who's your wife?"
"you."
"shameless."
"Hmm, shameless, I want you."
Yan Songyu wrapped her arms around Feng Yu's neck, stood on tiptoe and kissed his lips, but then pulled back as he chased after her, scolding him in a sweet voice, "You're not allowed to kiss me."
"Okay." Feng Yu lowered his head and pressed his forehead against Yan Songyu's, his voice slightly hoarse. "Then will you kiss me?"
Their eyes met, their feelings deepened, and the tenderness of that moment was amplified infinitely.
Yan Songyu felt she was being bewitched, her desires stirring within her, but she didn't want him to have his way so easily. "No."
"Songyu, do you regret it? Regret being with me?" Feng Yu's voice trembled slightly, as if he were afraid.
Yan Songyu's heart clenched suddenly. "How did you come to that conclusion? Because I didn't kiss you?" She chuckled. "Then how about kissing me now?"
“I could tell; you were acting strange at the amusement park.”
...
After waiting for a long time without receiving a reply, Feng Yu felt as if he were undergoing a long trial. He didn't want to lose, but he had no bargaining chips.
"Because of Feifei, right? You're afraid she won't be able to accept it."
Yan Songyu felt the hand around her waist tightening. She leaned forward slightly and gave him a reassuring kiss on the lips before saying, "I wouldn't say I regret it, I'm just a little... confused."
“What you said is indeed one reason. Feifei is still young and cannot understand the grudges and affections between adults. I am indeed afraid that my love life will have a bad influence on her.”
"And another thing is... you. I think I'm growing to like you more and more, so I feel sorry for you taking a step back into the shadows. I enjoy your sacrifices and your deep love, but selfishly, for the sake of revenge, I won't give you a proper title."
"Haha~" If he wasn't afraid of waking others, Feng Yu would have almost burst into laughter.
She likes him? She likes him!
Feng Yu kept stroking Yan Songyu's face. "Songyu, I said from the beginning that I am happy to do this. I don't need any title or status. I just want to be with you. This is not a lie. I am a mature and rational adult. I know what I want and I know what is most important."
He would say a few words and then lightly peck her red lips, his joy overflowing.
Yan Songyu's eyes involuntarily reddened, and she muttered, "You're not mature and rational at all now. If I sold you out, you'd still be counting the money for me."
Feng Yu: "You'd never be willing to sell me."
"So confident!"
Ignoring Yan Songyu's sarcasm, Feng Yu continued, "Feifei may not understand all this now, but she will definitely understand us when she grows up. Besides, Feifei loves you very much. You are definitely more important to her than that father who only holds the title. Moreover, what Jiang Chengli did to Feifei is unforgivable."
"I hope so... um."
"It's time to rest." Feng Yu sealed Yan Songyu's lips with his, picked her up, and carried her to the bedside.
"etc."
"I can't wait, I don't want to wait."
...
Yan Songyu felt that Feng Yu might not have lied last night, otherwise why would her father look at Feng Yu so fiercely today? Her face was burning hot, so she could only bury her head and eat.
*
When Zhou Mu was discharged from the hospital, she walked very slowly, step by step. Even as she was about to turn the street corner, she turned back and looked at the hospital entrance, but... nothing happened...
"Are you coming or not?" Zhou Yue turned around and tugged at Zhou Mu's clothes, pulling him forward impatiently. "What are you dawdling for? Don't you even know your own worth? Do you think you're good enough for a family like that?"
"Or are you hoping they'll give you some more money? Don't be so short-sighted, and don't be so greedy!"
Zhou Mu silently followed Zhou Yue's steps. She wasn't greedy; she just couldn't bear to part with Fei Fei—her first friend. But her mother was right; she shouldn't have had any interaction with such a wonderful person.
After returning home, Zhou Mu resumed his days of doing housework and collecting garbage with Grandma Liu. This period seemed like a dream, but now, the dream was over...
As Zhou Mu passed Mingzhu Elementary School, he slowed down again. Grandma Liu called out, "Stop looking, Mu. You can go to school when you've saved enough money, but not here. We can't afford to go here. But Nan Yi Elementary School on the next street is also very good. My grandson goes to Nan Yi Elementary School."
"They're here." Zhou Mu followed Grandma Liu's steps. However, as soon as they stepped out of the street, a group of students poured out of the gate of Mingzhu Elementary School. Kong Ying was chattering incessantly around Feifei.
As soon as Zhou Mu entered the door, she was greeted by a flying broom and a question, "Where have you been running around? I came home from get off work and couldn't even get a sip of hot water."
Zhou Yue glanced disdainfully at the dirty Zhou Mu and the large snakeskin bag in her hand. "Go wash up and cook. Do you expect me to serve you?"
"Okay." Zhou Mu responded and went to the tap to wash his hands and face.
A corner of the yard was already piled with beer bottles and plastic bottles. When Zhou Yue saw this, she suddenly said, "Just make enough for me. Since you can make money by collecting bottles, you'll be responsible for your own meals from now on."
Zhou Mu dropped the vegetable washing basin in her hand, soaking her pants and shoes. Tears streamed down her face. "Mom, Mom... that's the money I saved for school."
"Go to school?" Zhou Yue scoffed, arms crossed. "Don't dream about it. You're not cut out for it. Go back to picking up your trash."
"But, but I really want to go to school."
"You can think about it. I didn't say you couldn't think about it." Zhou Yue turned and went into the house.
Zhou Mu clenched his fists and shouted at the top of his lungs, "It's illegal to prevent children from receiving nine years of compulsory education!"
Zhou Yue paused, turned around to look at the stubborn Zhou Mu. Her bluff had already exposed her cowardice, but she stubbornly refused to take a step back.
Zhou Yue seemed to see a shadow from the depths of her memory in her.
"Dad, Mom, please let me go to school! I beg you!"
"I have excellent grades, and I will repay you in the future. I will earn lots and lots of money for you!"
"I swear I'll earn back double the dowry money for you!"
"Teacher, Principal, I really want to continue my studies. Could you please help me persuade my parents?"
"Boss, I want to go to school, I want to go to high school, but my parents won't support me. Please help me! I beg you!"
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