Xu Zhengxi lowered her eyes and silently memorized the name Yao Zhiyuan.
"Xu Zhe didn't hit this person, did he?" he asked.
Si Kangzhu found it a bit strange that the young master asked this question.
"No, Miss Zhe only hit that girl."
Xu Zhengxi's expression was cold: "Then there is no question of both sides being at fault."
He raised his eyes and stared at Si Kangzhu, his gaze fierce: "Don't hold back, punish him properly!"
Si Kangzhu shuddered under his gaze: "Yes, young master."
Xu Zhengxi composed himself: "Did Chen Cheng come with you this time?"
Si Kangzhu shuddered again, never expecting that the young master would know that he had secretly bought the plane tickets and secretly brought people onto the plane.
He originally didn't want him to come along. The climate in the Northwest Province is dry. Chen Cheng gets nosebleeds in the dry winter in Beidu, let alone in the even drier and colder Northwest.
But he insisted on taking his annual leave to accompany him, saying he wouldn't feel at ease until he could help him settle in properly there. He couldn't refuse, so he had to take him along.
Si Kangzhu: "Yes, young master."
"Call him over," Xu Zhengxi instructed.
Si Kangzhu paused, wondering why the young master had called Chen Cheng over. They were no longer in a superior-subordinate relationship, and it was his freedom to go wherever he wanted to accompany his boyfriend during his vacation.
Seeing his sensitive and protective demeanor, Xu Zhengxi couldn't help but chuckle. The tough guy Si Kangzhu was completely under Chen Cheng's thumb.
"We just called him over to have a chat, don't worry."
Si Kangzhu then relaxed: "Yes, young master."
Xu Zhengxi smiled faintly and shook his head when he saw that he had finally gone to call someone.
"Xu xx." Chen Cheng entered the cubicle, with Si Kangzhu following closely behind.
Xu Zhengxi sighed helplessly. Was it really necessary to keep such a close watch on Chen Cheng? How could he possibly make things difficult for Chen Cheng?
Looking at the two of them again, they were wearing black and white striped short-sleeved sweaters... were they wearing matching outfits?!
Even though he had seen many storms and learned to be calm and composed, Xu Zhengxi was still shocked to see two grown men wearing matching outfits without any restraint.
He and Xu Zhe have never worn matching outfits! These two are really bold!
"Chen Cheng, long time no see." Xu Zhengxi suppressed his shock and greeted him, "How's work in Beidu going?"
Chen Cheng replied: "Not going well."
Xu Zhengxi: "..."
He just exchanged pleasantries, like asking "How are you?", and all you had to do was answer "Fine."
"That's how work is; problems will always arise that need to be solved," Xu Zhengxi continued with the pleasantries.
“Xu XX, the difficulties I face are different.” Chen Cheng glanced at Si Kangzhu. “Because of work, I am separated from my loved one, and I cannot overcome this difficulty.”
Xu Zhengxi: "..." Do you think you were born in a country where same-sex marriage is legal? You dare to say anything?!
He, a heterosexual, felt awkward in the face of his fearless gay partner.
And then there's Si Kangzhu, who usually listens to him like a baby when Chen Cheng isn't around. Now he's hiding behind her like a little husband, doing whatever his wife says.
Xu Zhengxi thought for a moment, then took a deep breath: "Chen Cheng, this separation is temporary. Give me time, and believe me, it won't be long before I bring Si Kangzhu back to Beidu and return her to you."
“Young Master…” Si Kangzhu finally spoke, moved by his young master’s promise.
Chen Cheng's eyes widened in surprise. He couldn't bear being separated from Si Kangzhu and had complained a bit, but Xu XX made such a solemn promise to him.
He felt his complaints were excessive. After all, he knew most of what Xu XX had been going through recently.
This was a crucial moment for him to lie low and gather strength, preparing for a counterattack and a leap; I really shouldn't have vented my dissatisfaction on him.
"Xu XX, thank you for your generosity. I shouldn't have complained." Chen Cheng said sincerely.
Hearing how insightful and righteous Chen Cheng was, Si Kangzhu felt both admiration and gratitude for him, and her love for him was now more than just lustful.
"I also want to thank you," Si Kangzhu said to Chen Cheng, naturally putting her arm around his shoulder.
The two stood side by side, one tall and one short, their eyes meeting as if no one else was around, their affection flowing and intertwining...
Xu Zhengxi silently turned his head away. Did these two think he was invisible? Their gazes were so intense! Why were they making his eyes feel uncomfortable?!
"Ahem." He cleared his throat deliberately. "You guys go and rest, we still have an hour's flight to go."
"Yes, young master," Si Kangzhu replied, his eyes still fixed on Chen Cheng.
The two walked out of the cubicle with their arms around each other's shoulders and waists, their eyes locked.
As soon as they left, the air in the cubicle relaxed. Xu Zhengxi let out a big sigh of relief, leaning back in her chair, unsure of what had made her so awkward and nervous...
When Xu Zhengxi landed in Northwest Province, Xu Zhe had already returned to school.
Housekeeper Zhou and Aunt Lin both advised her to eat at home before going back, and the chef specially prepared a nourishing soup for her when she returned.
Xu Zhe didn't want to eat alone in the big restaurant, so she brought back a soup that had been specially made for her to the school.
Before I even reached the dormitory building with a pot of soup in my arms, I could hear the lively noise coming from the dormitory manager's room on the first floor.
She walked over, and the room door opened wide, releasing the aroma of chicken soup. Su Nan and Bei Xiaoyu craned their necks to listen to Si Xingzhu's vivid and expressive storytelling.
"What are you doing?" She stood at the door, bewildered.
Si Xingzhu hadn't even had time to shut her mouth, and stared blankly at her with her mouth agape.
Su Nan and Bei Xiaoyu also turned around and looked at Xu Zhe.
"Clap, clap clap clap..." Si Xingzhu suddenly clapped.
Su Nan and Bei Xiaoyu snapped out of their daze and clapped their hands loudly as well.
Si Xingzhu: "Welcome back, Miss Zhe!"
Su Nan: "Miss Zhe is awesome!"
Bei Xiaoyu: "Miss Zhe is so domineering!"
Xu Zhe: "......" What are these three up to now?!
"Come in!" Si Xingzhu greeted her.
"Oh dear!" Seeing that Xu Zhe was standing still, she sighed dramatically, jumped off the stool, and went to grab Xu Zhe.
"Come on, let's celebrate Xu Zhe's upgraded martial arts skills!" Si Xingzhu pushed her to the middle seat, and Su Nan and Bei Xiaoyu clapped even more enthusiastically.
Xu Zhe was worried that their hands would get swollen from clapping.
Xu Zhe: "..." What's going on? Is this a commendation for her time in jail?!
"I was wondering where you were when I said I was going back to school. Turns out you came back early to tell me about your glorious deeds?" Xu Zhe didn't quite understand Si Xingzhu's behavior.
Si Xingzhu tilted her head back and laughed a few times, then said in a carefree tone, "I originally wanted to wait for you to come together, but then I heard from Butler Zhou that you and the young master were enjoying a brief reunion in the study."
"Our young master has been pampered since childhood and is in excellent health. Who knows how long you'll be fighting? Of course, you should come back for some soup first!"
Xu Zhe's face turned bright red. Si Xingzhu was taller and stronger than her. Before she could even cover that mouth that would say anything without a care in the world, she was restrained.
Su Nan and Bei Xiaoyu smiled knowingly, having already imagined a mature-themed movie based on Si Xingzhu's few words.
Si Xingzhu, completely oblivious to her embarrassment, asked Xu Zhe, "But I find it strange that there's no bed in the young master's study. Are you all standing?"
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