Chapter 6 Chapter 6 "I feel like you treat Jiang Nian like a child...
06.
When it was time for dinner, the housekeeper came upstairs and knocked on the door. Jiang Nian came out of the house wearing soft home clothes.
After having some snacks in the teahouse, Jiang Nian was not very hungry. Thinking that his elder brother would come back for dinner in the evening, he simply watched TV and waited for others.
I was halfway through watching a random food variety show when Jiang Hao came in, followed by Shen Rong. They each brought a set of refreshments. Jiang Nian's eyes met Shen Rong's and he pretended to be surprised and asked, "You two came back together?"
Jiang Hao took off his suit jacket and handed it to the butler, then casually replied, "We just happened to meet, so we came back together."
"What a coincidence." Jiang Nian said, "You haven't eaten yet, right? I haven't eaten either. Go wash your hands quickly. I'm starving."
Jiang Hao frowned in disapproval and said, "No need to wait next time, just eat first."
Jiang Nian wasn't hungry, he just said it casually. He smiled and nodded: "Okay."
The three of them sat down at the table, eating and chatting. Jiang Nian only then realized that Jiang Hao had appeared at the teahouse that afternoon because an old classmate he hadn't seen in a while happened to be there for something, so he took the time to meet him. Shen Rong also happened to know that old classmate. Jiang Hao saw Shen Rong at the door, and since he had nothing to do, he took him along.
My old classmate was busy catching a flight, so we just had some tea and snacks at the teahouse and made plans for dinner next time.
After leaving the teahouse, Jiang Hao and Shen Rong went to the mall. Jiang Hao's mentor's birthday was coming up in a few days, and he hadn't decided on a gift. Shen Rong, being the most attentive and thoughtful person he could get, asked him to give them some advice. They went to several places before finding a satisfactory gift, so they were a little late.
Jiang Nian sneaked out today and managed to slip away right under his brother's nose. He was in a very good mood, but he really didn't feel hungry. He ate two bites and then stopped.
Jiang Hao looked over, his sharp eyebrows slightly furrowed: "Not eating anymore?"
Jiang Nian touched his nose and whispered, "...I'm full."
Jiang Hao asked, "Are you feeling unwell?" and reached out to touch his forehead.
Jiang Nian said hurriedly: "I don't have a fever."
Jiang Hao withdrew his hand, feeling slightly relieved before asking, "Not to your liking?" Seeing that he was about to ask the kitchen to make it again, Jiang Nian hurriedly said, "That's right, I just wanted to save some room for a snack. Chen Rong told me that what you brought back was delicious."
Jiang Hao glanced at him, stood up, got some snacks, and put two pieces on the plate in front of Jiang Nian.
Snacks are naturally not as nutritious as meals, but Jiang Hao’s requirement for Jiang Nian is that he can just eat it, and it’s okay to have it once in a while.
Jiang Nian looked at the two pieces of dessert on the plate and felt overwhelmed. How could he finish them?
He looked at Chen Rong. Chen Rong was amused by Jiang Nian's expression, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly. When Jiang Hao turned his head to look at him, he returned to his expressionless face and lowered his head to drink the soup.
Under Jiang Hao's gaze, Jiang Nian gritted his teeth and finished one piece of dessert, while Chen Rong helped him finish the other one.
After finishing the snack, Jiang Hao poured Jiang Nian half a bowl of soup. Jiang Nian felt like he was going to die of fullness after drinking it. He rubbed his stomach and said to Shen Rong, "Stay here tonight."
The Jiang and Shen families lived close together. Jiang Nian had been in poor health and a spoiled child since childhood, so he had few playmates and only had Shen Rong as his friend. Therefore, Shen Rong often stayed overnight at the Jiang family when he was little. After growing up, Shen Rong was too busy with work and hadn't stayed overnight for a long time.
It had been a long time since they last met, and Jiang Nian felt that one afternoon was not enough. He still had a lot to say to Shen Rong.
Shen Rong was in a good mood today, so he smiled and said yes.
Jiang Hao asked the housekeeper to clean up the guest room. Jiang Nian was in poor health and needed to rest. The Jiang family generally did not allow outsiders to stay. When Chen Rong moved in before, he slept with Jiang Nian, so the Jiang family's guest room had been empty.
In Jiang Hao's opinion, it was okay when they were young, but now Shen Rong and Jiang Nian are grown up, and it is obviously crowded to sleep together. It is more comfortable to rest separately.
Jiang Nian said, "No, no, we can just sleep together like before."
Jiang Hao looked at the two of them. They were so old, yet they were still so close to each other. Jiang Hao knew that they had a good relationship, so he said, "Okay, but don't chat too late."
He knew Jiang Nian and Shen Rong. Whenever they got together, they had endless things to talk about, which affected their rest. Jiang Nian's health could not stand staying up late.
Jiang Nian cheered and said, "I know, brother."
Jiang Hao was always serious, but seeing Jiang Nian and Chen Rong so happy, he couldn't help but curl his lips and said, "Go."
*
The Shen family's housekeeper quickly brought a change of clothes to Shen Rong.
Chen Rong and Jiang Nian took a shower one after another. Jiang Nian sat on the head of the bed with a thin quilt covering his knees, while Chen Rong sat on the small sofa beside the bed, holding a frog-shaped pillow.
When Jiang Nian saw Lu Zhao in the teahouse, he felt that Chen Rong and Lu Zhao standing together were particularly pleasing to the eye. They were simply a perfect match made in heaven. It was inconvenient before, but now that they were the only two in the room, they could talk without worry.
Jiang Nian asked Chen Rong how he felt about Lu Zhao, whether he had ever been attracted to her, and whether their relationship would change in the future.
Chen Rong was overjoyed when he heard this. He said, "What are you imagining? Lu Zhao and I are just friends. Our relationship is pure." After thinking for a moment, he said, "It's as pure as my relationship with you."
But he is closer to Jiang Nian, not only as a friend, but also as a family member.
Jiang Nian, holding the script, hummed: "I don't believe it."
Chen Rong smiled again, took a sip of warm water, and didn't seem to want to continue explaining. He just said, "Why do you suddenly ask this?"
Jiang Nian leaned comfortably against the headboard and said, "I'm curious. I saw on the news that many people your age are engaged. Have you ever thought about what your future significant other will be like?"
Chen Rong didn't even think about it and answered directly: "I haven't thought about it. For me, work is more important than falling in love."
Jiang Nian sighed softly: "...Okay, workaholic."
It's still not the plot point yet. By the time the time comes, Chen Rong will naturally stop thinking this way. Jiang Nian thought so, and looked forward to what the career-oriented Chen Rong would be like after falling in love. He would definitely laugh at him when the time comes.
It was already ten o'clock in the evening. Shen Rong put down the pillow and said, "Go to sleep."
"Let's chat for a while." Jiang Nian didn't want to sleep yet. "I'm not sleepy."
Chen Rong indulged Jiang Nian, and since they hadn't had a casual chat like this for a long time, he agreed to it.
One of them was busy with work, the other always stayed at home, but they still had a lot to talk about. Just the funny things from their childhood were enough for them to reminisce, and the room was filled with laughter.
We were chatting happily when there was a knock on the door, and then the door was pushed open from the outside.
Jiang Hao was wearing a dark blue bathrobe, and his tall figure stood outside the door, blocking the light outside. He looked extremely oppressive, and even more oppressive was his eyes.
Jiang Nian shrank back into the quilt in fear and said, "Brother, you're so scary!"
There was a night light on in the room. Jiang Nian was leaning against the head of the bed, while Chen Rong was sitting on the small sofa beside the bed, holding a pillow in his arms, as if he was ready to talk all night.
Jiang Hao frowned, and said nothing, just looking at the two people in the room. Jiang Nian consciously pulled the quilt to lie down, and Chen Rong also put down the pillow and walked towards the bed.
Jiang Hao suddenly said, "Chen Rong, come out and sleep."
Chen Rong paused as he lifted the quilt. Jiang Nian said, "Brother, the guest room isn't cleaned yet."
Jiang Hao saw through Jiang Nian's thoughts at a glance and said, "Chen Rong will sleep at my place, I'll sleep on the sofa."
Jiang Nian: "..."
Jiang Hao's decision was hard to shake. Jiang Nian looked at Shen Rong pitifully. The three of them grew up together. Jiang Hao was older than them all. When the elders were not around, Jiang Hao was the head of the family.
Chen Rong was also afraid of Jiang Hao. He showed Jiang Nian a helpless expression and followed Jiang Hao out. The moment the door closed, Jiang Nian heard Chen Rong say, "Brother Jiang, I'll just sleep on the sofa."
As soon as Jiang Hao and Chen Rong left, the room fell silent. Jiang Nian scratched his pillow angrily. He felt like he couldn't live like this anymore. He was already twenty-two, and his brother still treated him like a child. He even stayed up late at night to check on him. It was really too much.
Next time, he would definitely wait until his brother fell asleep before talking to Shen Rong.
Chat all night!
*
The next day, after breakfast, Jiang Nian watched Jiang Hao and Shen Rong go out to work.
In the afternoon, Shen Rong went to Lu's for a project meeting. The meeting ended late, so he went to have dinner with Lu Zhao.
The restaurant they often go to has a new chef, and the desserts are superb. After taking a bite, Chen Rong knew that Jiang Nian would definitely like it. He took a picture and sent it to Jiang Nian, saying that he would bring one back for him.
Lu Zhao noticed that Chen Rong had put down his phone, and with a sudden thought, he asked, "Are you planning to send it to your childhood friend?"
Chen Rong said, "Yes, Jiang Nian loves to eat these."
Seeing Lu Zhao laughing, he couldn't help but ask, "What are you laughing at?"
Lu Zhao said, "It feels like you treat Jiang Nian like a child."
Shen Rong was amused. He nodded and said, "I treat him as my younger brother, isn't that just raising a child?" After that, he called the waiter.
Lu Zhao raised his eyebrows slightly and whispered, "Brother... is that so..."
Shen Rong didn't hear clearly, so he turned around and asked, "What did you just say?"
"It's okay." Lu Zhao curled up the corners of his mouth, looking very happy.
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