Then, intentionally or unintentionally, he always wanted to see what Erdan was doing. He liked that Erdan could live a carefree life, and that he would curse as soon as he got angry. If you caused me trouble, I could hit you back. He was a man of true feelings.
Many people want to live like Qian Xiao, but they are bound by worldly constraints, worrying about this and that. Even when they are so angry that they want to hit someone, they still have to greet people with a smile. It's very fake, but this kind of fakeness is indispensable in life.
He grew up in the most difficult and challenging environment, and the kind of person he most wanted to see was someone like Comrade Erdan, who could cry when he wanted to cry and laugh when he wanted to laugh, and who wouldn't wear a fake mask and act with everyone.
With more attention, opinions naturally become more and more different. What was initially considered critical and disagreeable now seems to be filtered through a lens, and can be explained away as genuine personality.
When Sun Kaicheng first met Qian Xiao, the purity in her eyes captivated him. At that moment, he judged Qian Xiao to be a very genuine person.
They also shared a secret. At that time, he thought that this person might be his closest friend for the rest of his life, because they could not tell each other their secret, otherwise it would bring disaster to both of them.
We met more often, and I was happy to see Erdan's wit at the train station. I felt that Erdan should be so energetic.
After the start of the semester, the two met only a handful of times. He didn't think about Comrade Erdan often, but when he had free time, he would feel happy whenever he thought of Comrade Erdan.
Could this be love? And that insincere expression on his face—was it really love between a man and a woman? He didn't think much about age; after all, to be honest, he and Erdan were just adults in the shell of children.
"I'm not sure if I like her, but I'm happy when I'm with her. When we're apart, I don't think about her every day, but I feel good when I think about her occasionally."
Sun's mother's eyes lit up even more: "Son, this is liking someone, it's just that your liking is a bit subtle. Tell me which family's girl she is, and I'll give you some advice."
Whose daughter is so amazing that she can bring her godlike son down from his pedestal? She thought her youngest son, with his naive and clueless nature, would remain a bachelor for life.
Sun Kaicheng felt a little shy: "It's Qian Xiao. I don't know if I like her, but I'm happy to talk to her."
Sun Cheng and Sun Kaizhi's lips twitched. Looking at their parents' smug expressions of relief—as if their son had finally learned to steal cabbages—they really wanted to go up and shake them awake. "Hey, do you even know how old your youngest son is?"
Sun Cheng raised his hand to indicate that he had a question.
Sun's mother was in a very good mood: "What do you want to say, daughter? Speak boldly."
"Do you and Dad even remember how old my younger brother is? I remember that girl is two years younger than him, right?" How could you be so heartless as to let two kids date? If the girl's family finds out, won't they come and punish your son?
Sun's mother waved her hand dismissively: "Age is not a problem. Your father and I have been together since we were little. When we were five years old, we talked about getting married when we grew up. We were even younger than your little brother."
No way, what kind of logic is that? What did you guys know back then? You said it yourself, it was just playing house!
Mr. Sun hadn't lost his head yet: "Little Orange is right. Their child is still a child, and our son is not much older either. Let them get along like this, grow up together as childhood sweethearts, and that's how a relationship will develop."
"Son, don't reveal your feelings too early. Wait until you're both grown up before talking about it. But you can take good care of the girl as she grows up and look after her. Do you understand the saying 'boiling a frog in lukewarm water'?"
"Simmer it slowly, gradually seeping into her life, until the girl feels she can't live without you when she grows up. That's when you've succeeded. But let's make it clear, you can't force her; you must respect her."
"Also, you're not allowed to touch or grope women before they reach adulthood, or you'll definitely lose your hands and feet." We can be quick to understand and take action to protect them, but disrespecting women is going too far.
Sun Kaicheng blushed: "Dad, what are you talking about? I'm just a little conflicted because I suddenly realized I might like someone. I won't do anything excessive."
Mr. Sun patted his son on the shoulder: "That's good. I was just reminding you. I know my son isn't that kind of person, but young people are prone to impulsiveness and doing something irreversible. Let's be mindful of this."
“Mmm,” Sun Kaicheng responded shyly.
He never imagined that his dislike for women who took the initiative to make advances was not due to any problem with him, nor was it caused by the post-apocalyptic environment.
It's because he hasn't met someone he likes yet, and he never thought he would like a little kid, especially a kid whose gender needs to be carefully distinguished these days.
But why do I feel so sweet inside? Time will tell. It's good to get along like this for now. What if he's too enthusiastic and Erdan doesn't like him? His dad is right, like boiling a frog in lukewarm water, even the most heartless person will be moved, right?
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Qian Xiao noticed that recently, the chances of her running into Sun Kaicheng had increased exponentially. It seemed like every time was a coincidence, but too many coincidences together must be man-made. What's wrong with this guy?
Could it be that he needs her help with something? As for the possibility that he is pursuing her, she had never even considered that possibility. They are still children. Even if early marriage and childbirth are popular now, it shouldn't be this early.
After the meal, Qian Xiao put his hands in his pockets and looked at Sun Kaicheng across from him: "Is there something you need my help with, but you're too embarrassed to say it?"
Sun Kaicheng... is that all you can think of? Don't you realize that you're better at studying than me? What questions would I need to ask you?
"No, I haven't been too busy at work lately, so I was thinking of coming over to have dinner with you."
Qian Xiao's eyes lit up: "Are we going to Aunt Qin's for dinner?" Thinking of the taste of those dishes, Qian Xiao almost drooled.
Sun Kaicheng... As expected, food is much more important to you than me.
"Yes, do you not have any classes this afternoon? Do you need to go back to your dorm to get something? If not, let's go now."
He could argue that it wasn't anything special; eating anywhere was fine, and Aunt Qin's place was even quieter. We could walk over here, browse the shops, and then have our next meal.
Qian Xiao glanced down at her outfit. There was nothing special about it; no matter how she changed, her clothes were all pretty much the same, the only difference being how many patches she had. As for clothes without patches, she had them, but she didn't wear them.
It emphasizes a style of diligence, thrift, and hard work.
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