☆、Thirty-three、Has a rift formed? (2379 words)
Upon hearing this, Feng Zihao's eyes darkened. Ya Xi, do you really not trust me that much?
Or is it that you don't want to have too much to do with me?
Feng Zihao never dared to ask Li Yaxi where she placed herself.
They are willing to accept my care, willing to live with me, and even willing to sleep in the same bed with me.
He doesn't even remember how he and Ya Xi got to where they are now.
He took care of Li Yaxi during military training, and Li Yaxi accepted his care, and the two became closer and closer.
Everything happened so naturally, so naturally that it felt like they had spent their whole lives together like that.
He dared not ask, fearing the answer he would receive would be that of an elder brother.
So now he'd rather be a coward, even a self-deceiving coward, at least that way he'd still have something to look forward to.
Li Yaxi flipped through the colorful brochures with icons from Feng Zihao's work on the table.
"Zihao, do you think I should buy a few more houses now? I can make a lot of money by reselling them later."
Feng Zihao was diligently peeling an apple. A couple of days ago, Li Yaxi had been clamoring for candied apples, and Feng Zihao had searched online for a lot of information before finally learning how to make them.
"Is it necessary? No matter how much the developers resell, they still make money. You're a developer yourself, why would you need to buy more houses?"
"Hey, cut it into smaller pieces, it tastes better in smaller pieces. How about I invest in you? That way I'll feel more at ease when I get dividends later, otherwise it'll just look like I'm freeloading."
Isn't that your dream?
"Wrong! There's a fundamental difference between freeloading and being a parasite! If you don't understand, don't talk nonsense and tarnish my dreams!"
Feng Zihao cut the apple into small pieces as Li Yaxi requested, making it easier for him to bite. "Then explain how to distinguish them? So I don't keep getting them mixed up."
Li Yaxi cleared her throat. "Listen carefully, this is what it means to freeload. People will hate you even if you don't pay. But this is what it means to be a freeloader. People will willingly feed you and keep you company!"
Feng Zihao nodded, indicating that he understood.
"Zihao, is your company short of money? I'll invest in you, otherwise I won't take the shares you offer. I don't want to freeload."
Feng Zihao remained silent for a while, then said, "So... how much money do you have now? Investing a few tens of thousands should be enough."
Li Yaxi frowned as she looked at him.
"Feng Zihao, I'm not a child. If you really don't want me to have anything to do with your company, just say so. I'm not trying to cling to you."
Feng Zihao was taken aback; Li Yaxi had clearly misunderstood him.
"No, Ya Xi, don't overthink it. That's not what I meant. Don't misunderstand. I'm just worried that if you give me all your money, you won't have any left for yourself."
He was sometimes quite happy to be pampered by Feng Zihao, who always treated him like a child, but he didn't want Feng Zihao to treat him like a child when it came to his career.
No man wants to be looked down upon by his partner in two ways: in bed and at work!
These are all matters of face and dignity, and they must not be violated!
Li Yaxi began to seriously consider this question. Although he did not want to be looked down upon by Feng Zihao, hadn't he always treated Feng Zihao like a child, caring for and guiding him?
Since Feng Zihao is unwilling to accept it, then so be it. He just hopes that Feng Zihao's company will develop more smoothly, and funding is the key.
Seeing Li Yaxi start playing on the computer without saying a word, Feng Zihao became really anxious, but he didn't know where to begin when he wanted to apologize.
After a long pause, she slowly approached and tentatively asked, "Ya Xi, are you angry? I really didn't mean it that way, I..."
Li Yaxi shook her head, her voice flat and devoid of inflection.
"No, I'm not angry, really. Let's not talk about this anymore. Is the candied apple ready yet?"
"Oh? Oh, I'll make it right away, just wait a moment."
Li Yaxi only looked up from her computer and turned her chair to face the window after Feng Zihao entered the kitchen.
Looking at the gradually rising high-rise buildings, Li Yaxi breathed a soft sigh of relief.
He didn't notice the deep pity and regret in Feng Zihao's eyes when he returned.
He had always hoped to get closer to Li Yaxi, but he pushed this opportunity away, leaving no room for regret.
Seeing Li Yaxi's dejected expression, he wished he could kill himself. He had wanted to be kind to her, but it had backfired.
Li Yaxi answered a phone call and prepared to go out.
"Where are you going? It's so late."
Li Yaxi went to the entryway to put on her shoes. "A friend is here, I'm going to greet him."
I'll stay with you.
After putting on her shoes, she turned back to grab her wallet and phone, saying, "No need, you should get some rest," and then left.
Feng Zihao stood there, stunned, feeling a little empty inside.
Li Yaxi cursed as she walked towards Song Qing's apartment complex. Before she could even knock, Song Qing seemed to sense her presence and opened the door.
"Little Tong, you're here! Come in quickly, it must be cold outside."
Li Yaxi entered the room, took off her shoes, and slowly drank the hot milk that Song Qing had given her. It took a while for the milk to warm up a bit.
Song Qing placed a bunch of snacks in front of Li Yaxi. "Xiao Tong, I was delayed a bit because of SARS recently. Your school isn't far from here, and you can take the bus without transferring. Why don't you move in with me?"
Li Yaxi put down the milk. "No need, I just came to familiarize myself with the place. I live with a friend, he takes good care of me, and I'm used to it. I don't want the hassle of moving around."
"Little Child"
Li Yaxi smiled gently, "Brother Song, don't worry about me, I'll take care of myself. You're busy with work, and you've only just arrived, so things aren't settled yet. You'll be a senior in high school next semester, so your schoolwork might be a bit hectic, and I won't be able to come over often. Let's have dinner together sometime."
Li Yaxi glanced at her watch. "It's getting late. He's waiting for me. I'll be going now."
Seeing Li Yaxi stand up, Song Qing quickly stood up as well. "Let me see you off. At least I'll know where you live so I can easily contact you if I need anything."
Li Yaxi nodded and did not refuse again.
Song Qing was somewhat surprised to find that Li Yaxi lived in a very upscale residential area. When he passed the gate, the security guard stopped his car, but upon seeing it was Li Yaxi, he nodded and smiled at her before letting him pass.
"Xiao Tong, the rent here isn't cheap, is it?" Even if you have money, you can't spend it like this. University will cost a lot more later.
Li Yaxi asked Song Qing to stop the car downstairs at his apartment building. After getting out and straightening her clothes, she said, "No rent required. This is my friend's apartment. He bought it a long time ago, so it's not very expensive. It's late, Brother Song, you should go home and rest early. I have a lot of things to prepare for school starting in a couple of days. I'll go upstairs now."
"Xiao Tong!" Song Qing called out to him, "Xiao Tong, when will you let your brother Song meet your friend? You're still young, and you can only know a person's face, not their heart."
Li Yaxi knew Song Qing meant well, but he still felt uncomfortable no matter who spoke ill of Feng Zihao. His expression immediately turned cold. "Okay, Brother Song, I'll go upstairs now. I'll call you when he has time."
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