The boss merely glanced at Tang Song curiously, saying nothing about him interrupting Zhu Hao's work. He called his wife out to help, then went to the back to wash his hands. He stood in front of the counter and continued making steamed buns, his hands moving constantly, but his gaze occasionally drifted to Tang Song.
When Jiang Yangyun saw Zhu Hao come out, he hesitated for a moment, but forced himself to stay still and didn't go forward.
He clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and stared at Zhu Hao.
Zhu Hao didn't even notice him, standing obediently in front of Tang Song.
Tang Song lowered his eyes slightly, staring at the white powder on Zhu Hao's profile, his expression darkening.
He took a wet wipe out of his pocket and handed it to Zhu Hao, saying, "Wipe yourself."
He accepted the gift with trepidation and casually wiped his face.
Her thick bangs were messy, so Tang Song reached out to help her tidy them up.
The moment her fingertips touched her hair, Zhu seemed frozen in place, completely still.
She stared hesitantly at Tang Song's drooping tail, biting her lower lip.
Tang Song was clearly unhappy.
His tail is very long, and when he is relaxed, it can sweep the ground.
Although its tail was drooping at this moment, the tip of the tail was pointed upwards and taut, as if it disliked the slightly oily ground and did not want its tail to brush against it.
The tip of its tail no longer danced merrily as before; it just stood there stiffly upright.
[The little one didn't tell me she was coming here this morning last night, and now the way she looks after being caught is exactly like a wolf cub caught doing something wrong. She definitely didn't want me to know. Sigh... why is that? The little one isn't allowed in the kitchen! Her sense of safety is so bad!! Wait... did she sneak in because she knew I'd object?]
Last night I studied "Child Psychology" carefully. It said that if a toddler does something they're afraid to tell me, and I find out, if I'm harsh, they'll only try to hide it even more tightly next time!! It could lead to disaster! Yes, yes, yes! I can't scold them!! I have to use… a gentle approach!!
Zhu Hao's dark, round eyes paused for a moment, then she looked up and stared at him.
Tang Song withdrew his hand, took the wet wipe from her hand, and wiped the fine sweat from her forehead. "Come with me now? Or go inside and continue?"
Zhu Hao paused for a moment, blinked, and hesitantly pointed to the breakfast shop.
"Go ahead." Tang Song nodded slightly. "I'll wait for you."
I nodded absently and went back inside.
After washing and disinfecting her hands at the back, she took over the boss's position and continued making steamed buns.
The shop owner wiped his hands, walked to the counter, and bought some more plastic bags.
The proprietress stepped back, picked up a steamed bun from the steamer, held it in her hand, walked over to Zhu Hao, and nudged her lightly with her elbow, "Is that the guy in the suit your boyfriend?"
Zhu Hao's little face instantly turned bright red, and she quickly shook her head.
"No? Brother?"
After a moment's hesitation, he shook his head again.
"Huh? So many people have approached you before, and you ignored them all. But this one, he said just two words and you went over. If it's not your brother, if it's not your boyfriend, then who could it be? It can't be your husband, can it? You're only a junior in college."
Zhu Hao bit her lower lip, her beautiful brows furrowing slightly.
She didn't know how to introduce Tang Song.
Guardian? Boss? Or...fiancé?
When her biological parents wanted to marry her off for a dowry, Tang Song stepped forward and used money to sever all ties between her and her biological parents, but he never said that the money was for marrying her.
Tang Song never treated her as his fiancée, always calling her "little cub."
Zhu Hao could only purse her lips, lower her head, and remain silent, her hands moving faster and faster as she wrapped the buns.
The proprietress finished the buns in her hand in a few bites, took a tissue to wipe her hands, poked at Zhu Hao, and said, "You shouldn't make any more today. They've come all this way, they must have something on their mind. Take a day off."
Zhu Hao paused for a moment, and before he could recover, the proprietress pushed him out.
The proprietress swiftly removed her apron and hat, and the canvas bag was immediately placed in her arms, which she instinctively grasped.
Zhu Hao stared at his hand, still covered in white flour, and pressed it onto the bag, leaving two handprints.
The proprietress chuckled, took out a clean handkerchief, and brushed the flour off Zhu Hao's backpack. "I forgot you haven't washed your hands yet, sorry."
Zhu Hao took the handkerchief and gently shook his head.
Then, she was pushed out by the proprietress.
Tang Song sat at a small table in front of the breakfast shop.
Standing at 1.9 meters tall, he was huddled on that small stool, looking both comical and adorable.
Especially when paired with Tang Song's big, fluffy tail, which sways slowly behind him, and his ears twitch in unison.
I feel inexplicably that Tang Song now resembles a little dog waiting for its owner at the shop entrance.
Thinking of this, Zhu Hao couldn't help but smile.
[Who's there! Who's there! Ugh! I'm so angry! I'm so angry! A human is eyeing my cub!! And they've been staring at my cub! They have malicious intentions! Level 1 alert! Level 1 alert!]
Zhu Hao's eyes widened in surprise as she realized that Tang Song had been facing away from her, looking straight ahead.
Zhu Hao moved two steps to the side and followed Tang Song's gaze to see Jiang Yangyun at the opposite table.
Jiang Yangyun hasn't left yet?
He's been here the whole time!?
Zhu Hao bit her lower lip. Didn't he just see everything?!
"Mr. Tang, what a coincidence." Jiang Yangyun forced a smile as he saw Zhu Hao emerge and walked towards Tang Song, his eyes fixed on Zhu Hao. "Are you waiting for Zhu Hao too?"
【What a coincidence! What's so coincidental?! What's so strange about me waiting for my cub?! You're the strange one! What do you mean "also"?! You too?! What are you waiting for my cub for?! Get lost!】
Zhu Hao's lips curled up slightly as he watched Tang Song's tail curl up and straighten up in frustration, over and over again, his ears practically steaming with anger.
She stepped forward, stood beside Tang Song, and glanced at him.
[Hmm! ? The jasmine milk scent has gotten stronger? The cubs have arrived?]
Tang Song's earlobes twitched backward. He glanced sideways at Zhu Hao beside him, his expression softening slightly. He ignored Jiang Yangyun completely and stood up directly.
[Why did the cub come out so quickly? Could it be injured?]
He carefully examined Zhu Hao and noticed that she had taken off her apron and was still holding a canvas bag with some flour stains on it, but there were no obvious injuries.
"Why did you come out?" Tang Song naturally reached out and took the bag from her hand. "Are you going back?"
Zhu Hao blinked, nodded slightly, and took out his phone. "The boss said I should go home first today."
[Hmph~ This landlady has some sense; she knows the kitchen is dangerous and the little one shouldn't go in. Sigh~ Oh dear~ Oh dear~ Why does the little one like going to the kitchen so much?! I need to teach him a lesson, but I can't say anything now. I'll hold off for now, lest the little one develops a rebellious streak.]
Zhu Hao twitched her eyebrows, puffed out her cheeks, and quietly blew on the tip of Tang Song's tail to vent her dissatisfaction.
She's not a cub! She doesn't need safety training!
Seeing Tang Song's tail tip tremble as she wished, Zhu Hao felt much better.
【Huh? Why does it feel a bit chilly? I feel like my tail's been hit by the wind! Hehehe! Is it really this cold in September?】
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