Chapter 86 "Nursery"
Chapter 86
Ji Zhi Qiu only had three days of rest, but his schedule was unusually busy. Jiang Ming Chuan called and asked to visit him at his home.
Ji Zhi Qiu wasn't the type to prioritize romance over friendship, so she immediately nodded in agreement and told the three kids in advance.
From Ji Zhi Qiu's expression and tone, the three villainous kids realized that this was Ji Zhi Qiu's best friend, and they all devoted some of their attention to giving Jiang Ming Chuan the most lavish hospitality, specifically manifested in—
All the cats jumped onto Jiang Mingchuan's lap. Surrounded by fluffy fur, Jiang Mingchuan was so happy he felt like he could fly. The three little ones brought out tea, fruit platters, and snacks one by one, arranged them on the table, and introduced themselves to greet Jiang Mingchuan.
Jiang Mingchuan was taken aback by the grand display and became reserved, placing his hands obediently on his knees and straightening his back, hoping to leave a composed and mature impression on the three villainous kids.
But those who can get along well with Ji Zhi Qiu are not very serious people. After a few cups of tea, Jiang Ming Chuan was slightly tipsy and toured the house under Ji Zhi Qiu's guidance.
"Wow, Yan Yan actually has her own little wardrobe! This frog bag is so cute, I can't carry it on my back, but I can wear it on my head!"
"The person who cleans the refrigerator must have OCD. Let me guess who it is. First, I'll rule out Zhi Qiu and Yan Yan. I guess it's Zi Shen."
"I'm not going into this study. I'm always reading German books and trying to look cultured. Seeing so many books makes me physically dizzy."
Ji Zhi Qiu also recalled the pose Jiang Ming Chuan struck on the day they reunited, "You can't even read German, so why are you always holding this book?"
"I've worked with a big director before, and to repay that favor, I'm going to have a cameo role in his new film. The director told me to relax and just do whatever I wanted, which is hilarious. It's not like I haven't worked with him before; he's very strict. So I'm cramming at the last minute to get into character, but German is just too difficult."
Jiang Mingchuan suddenly interjected, "Has Sicheng studied German?"
Looking at Jiang Mingchuan, whose every move was a carbon copy of his father's, Ji Sicheng felt an extraordinary tolerance for him. "I will."
Jiang Mingchuan finally found a fellow sufferer and poured out his grievances, "German is really hard to pronounce. I tried it and it felt like my tongue went crazy, punching me in the mouth. It was torture."
Ji Sicheng paused, which was a sign of understanding, but he still chose to tell the truth: "Really? I think it's quite easy to learn."
Jiang Mingchuan: "..."
He stared at Ji Zhi Qiu in disbelief. Ji Zhi Qiu was already used to it and patted him on the shoulder. "You're not a child anymore. Haven't you gotten used to the cruelty of this world yet? There is a gap between ordinary people and geniuses, even if this little genius is only six years old this year."
Jiang Mingchuan wasn't discouraged at all; instead, he became gloating. "You two spend every day together. Tell me the truth, are you often disliked?"
Ji Zhi Qiu's face went blank when she thought about the past. "It's alright. It's not so bad to be treated like an idiot. I don't have to do anything that requires my brain at home. I can just relax and do nothing."
Ji Yanyan pouted, feeling sorry for her father: "Dad, I won't allow you to talk about yourself like that. You're just very, very not smart, not mentally challenged!"
Ji Zhi Qiu, who received the assessment of being "very, very not smart": "..."
Thank you, my dear son.
Ji Zhi Qiu was only making fun of himself and was not ashamed of it. Jiang Ming Chuan immediately saw through him and clicked his tongue twice.
This is just a cheap trick by a lazy bum; this guy is probably laughing to himself in bed tonight.
Living off my son is so satisfying.
Knowing that Jiang Mingchuan was staying for dinner, Ji Zishen decided to show off his skills. Ji Sicheng had already reached his limit in terms of time, so he went back to his study to do research. Although Ji Yanyan was very attached to her father, she cleverly realized that the two old friends wanted to have a private talk, so she took the cat family and went to play by herself.
Jiang Mingchuan was dumbfounded when he saw this. "Although I already knew about your way of getting along, seeing it with my own eyes is a different story. These three children are at the most mischievous and naughty age, but you don't need to worry about them at all. You should stay away from them in the future and don't show off. I'm afraid other parents will be driven crazy and drown you in their spit."
Ji Zhi Qiu never hid anything from her best friend, but she couldn't speak ill of the three kids behind their backs, so she could only say meaningfully, "Don't be fooled by how well-behaved they are now; it's all thanks to my parenting. When I first regained my memories..."
Ji Zhi Qiu couldn't continue, but Jiang Ming Chuan was staring at him expectantly, so he could only bite the bullet and say, "None of that matters. By the way, do you know that I'm with Yu Nian?"
Jiang Mingchuan: "." What an abrupt turn of events.
His attention was immediately diverted. Sensing the juicy gossip, his eyes lit up, and he asked with great interest, "So fast?! Last time we chatted, you were still deceiving yourself. How come you're together after only two days? Who confessed first?"
Ji Zhi Qiu was a little embarrassed, "Thanks to you for reminding me, after saying goodbye to you I went to find Yu Nian, and then we..."
Jiang Mingchuan boldly spoke up: "I'm asleep!"
Ji Zhi Qiu said, "Jiang Ming Chuan, can you tone it down a bit? When you're dating someone, you confess your feelings and then immediately spread your legs."
Jiang Mingchuan's eyes flickered, and he felt inexplicably guilty. Ji Zhi Qiu sensed something was amiss, narrowed his eyes, and was about to press for answers when Jiang Mingchuan pushed him away.
"We're talking about you, don't interrupt, tell us the truth."
Ji Zhi Qiu let him off the hook, saying, "He confessed first. I have indeed liked him for a long time, but I was just deceiving myself."
Jiang Mingchuan scoffed and commented sharply, "You've clearly been lusting after his body for a long time."
"..." Ji Zhi Qiu was speechless for a moment, "Anyway, it doesn't conflict. Can't I like it and crave it at the same time?"
Jiang Mingchuan shrugged. "I can understand. You have a physical attraction to him. It would be strange if you didn't want to cuddle and hug him."
With the support of her friends, Ji Zhi Qiu felt even more justified.
Jiang Mingchuan, always considerate of him, continued to press, "So what are your plans after this?"
Ji Zhi Qiu had already considered this. "You said you would give me a school district house, but after thinking about it, I think I'll just buy one myself."
Jiang Mingchuan looked at him incredulously, "You still have some psychological burden about wanting mine?"
"It's only natural for me to freeload off you, but it's a bit of a stretch to live with three kids at your place. I can't exactly bring my boyfriend along too, can I? No problem, I'll be able to afford it in a while."
Jiang Mingchuan teased him, drawing out the last syllable, "So you're planning to keep a mistress hidden away?"
Ji Zhi Qiu really did have that plan, but he still said tactfully, "I just wanted to reserve a room for him."
"Doesn't he own his own house?" Jiang Mingchuan's heart skipped a beat, and he pressed on, "What's his family like? What are their financial conditions? How many relationships has he had before?"
Ji Zhi Qiu scratched his head, lacking confidence, "His financial situation is pretty good, right? He even gifted me a few shooting stars during his previous live stream, so it's not like he..."
"You dared to be with him without knowing anything?!" Jiang Mingchuan looked him up and down, his expression unreadable. "How much do you lust after him? Are you blinded by lust?"
“I trust his character and personality. I’ll meet him later and ask him about it slowly,” Ji Zhiqi tried to argue.
Jiang Mingchuan pondered for a few seconds, then took out his phone and sent a message.
Ji Zhi Qiu paused for a moment, then asked, "What are you doing?"
"I have a surprise for you." Jiang Mingchuan winked knowingly.
They continued chatting, and an hour later, the assistant delivered a paper bag. Jiang Mingchuan gave him an OK sign, granting him a half-day off.
Ji Zhi Qiu waved her hand dismissively, "Is this a gift for me? You're too kind. I can't accept this."
Jiang Mingchuan was sure to be very generous, and Ji Zhi Qiu was prepared to be dazzled by the money, so she accepted it with both hands.
As expected, Jiang Mingchuan took out a card from his bag.
Ji Zhi Qiu's eyes immediately lit up, "Is this the legendary black card? It really has no limit on the amount I can spend?!"
"Dream on. I suggest you go look in the mirror." Jiang Mingchuan rolled his eyes without any politeness. "Do you think I'm some kind of domineering CEO? Look closely, this isn't a black card, it's a room key!"
He smiled meaningfully and whispered, "Aren't you two on a date later? I've booked a room for you in advance. Aren't I thoughtful, brother?"
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Book a hotel room?!
Ji Zhi Qiu stared blankly at Jiang Ming Chuan, who was still waiting for praise, and complained in despair, "What kind of good couple has only been together for two days and hasn't even figured out each other's situation yet, and they're already going to a hotel room to sleep together instead of playing innocent!"
"Why is your mind full of dirty thoughts?" Jiang Mingchuan glanced at him sideways and turned the tables on him. "Don't underestimate yourself. You're super popular now. You'll definitely be recognized on the street. Do you want your relationship to be exposed before your three kids accept Lu Yu Nian? Besides going to a hotel, where else can you go on a date?"
Ji Zhi Qiu opened her mouth, but no sound came out.
Jiang Mingchuan continued, "Booking a hotel room is essentially sharing a room, so you can have innocent chats. If you two can't control yourselves, you can't blame me."
Ji Zhi Qiu was originally very arrogant, but after Jiang Ming Chuan's barrage of words, he felt himself becoming smaller and smaller in front of Jiang Ming Chuan, and his shoulders shrank. He could only timidly put the room card into his pocket and say, "Okay, thank you."
Jiang Mingchuan deliberately said, "What did you say? Speak louder, I didn't hear you!"
"Thanks!"
Jiang Mingchuan was finally satisfied. He patted him on the shoulder and said, "Alright, go and have some fun. By the way, condoms are usually in the drawer of the hotel bedside table."
"..." Ji Zhi Qiu really couldn't respond to this. She went back to her room to wash up and came out fully armed.
He stood at the door and said, "I'm going out for a bit."
Jiang Mingchuan gave him an OK sign, meaning, "Don't worry about the three kids, leave them to me."
Ji Zhi Qiu nodded to him, but spoke to the three children, "This is Daddy's best friend. Please take good care of him for me."
The three children responded in unison, and before Jiang Mingchuan could react, Ji Zhi Qiu left.
Jiang Mingchuan, a grown man, hadn't been taken care of in a long time. He thought it was just a unique way of getting along between father and son and didn't take it to heart. But when he turned around, he was dumbfounded.
Ji Sicheng dragged a whiteboard out of the room and wrote a few German words on it.
Based on his past experience with children, Ji Yanyan only stopped making a fuss when he was fully focused on studying, and time seemed to pass more quickly.
Since Dad entrusted his best friends to the three of them, their house has now become a "daycare center." The villainous kids are very responsible and will take good care of the only "child."
Ji Sicheng stood solemnly in front of the whiteboard, Ji Zishen served as the teaching assistant, holding a book in one hand and a fruit plate in the other, and Ji Yanyan, as the page, mainly provided companionship and used her intelligence to inspire Jiang Mingchuan.
Jiang Mingchuan didn't realize what was happening at first; he was still smiling like an aunt, thinking that the three adorable kids must be having a lot of fun playing house.
But his smile quickly froze on his lips as the three little ones looked over, giving him frantic signals with their eyes, and then glancing at the empty seat.
Jiang Mingchuan pointed to his nose, "Huh? Me? Do you want me to listen to the lecture?!"
The three children nodded in unison, their expressions serious, not like they were joking.
Jiang Mingchuan sat down with a blank mind, staring at the German on the blackboard, and finally realized what was going on.
So those words were really meant for the three kids.
He's nearly thirty, and he's supposed to be cared for by three little kids whose combined age is still underage?!
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