“So many delicious foods, so touching!”

Shen Ci lay on the kitchen counter with starry eyes. When her elder brother, who was chopping vegetables, wasn't paying attention, she quickly reached out and stole a piece of fried chicken, stuffed it into her mouth, and chewed it with satisfaction.

After all, home-cooked meals are the best!

Shen Bie pretended not to see it, lowered his head and smiled: "You are so greedy, I have to serve you well, right?"

"That's right, look at this little face, it's getting thinner again! You need to take some extra care."

Mother Shen responded seriously while stuffing things into the oven.

Shen Ci silently pinched his face. Could this soft and flabby thing be meat? Sure enough, in the eyes of the family, as long as you are not as fat as a pig, you are considered thin.

Mother Shen: "It's too fumey here, Xiaoci, go sit outside and wait."

Shen Ci immediately shook his head like a rattle: "I want to watch here!"

"You kid..." Mother Shen was a little helpless, but she let Shen Ci go, thinking that Shen Ci had not been home for a long time and missed them, and wanted to stay together longer.

However, Shen Ci's real reason... was because he was afraid to go out and be alone with Lu Xiao!

The uncle showed up so quickly that Shen Ci hadn't figured out how to face him. It would be too awkward if the two of them just sat there staring at each other.

There is a saying that goes, although escaping is shameful, it is very useful!

***

In order to come back for this small reunion dinner, Shen's father even left work early. Lu Xiao was very familiar with the Shen family, so it was no problem for them to sit together. The family started eating happily at the big dinner table.

Shen Ci felt a little embarrassed because Lu Xiao sat on his left very naturally and even laid a napkin for him like a gentleman. Now he had to face him.

Usually when Lu Xiao came to eat, he would sit in this seat. If Shen Ci suddenly asked to change seats, it would be too obvious.

Shen Ci had no choice but to accept his fate.

A peeled shrimp was thrown into Shen Ci's bowl. Shen Ci smiled at his brother on his right: "Thank you, brother. You eat too!"

Shen Bie didn't say anything and continued peeling.

Another shrimp was gently placed into the bowl. Shen Ci turned his head to the left with a stiff neck: "...Uh, uncle, I can peel it myself!"

Lu Xiao smiled gently and slowly peeled another one and put it over: "I remember you like shrimp the most."

Before he could finish his words, Shen Bie threw another shrimp over.

Put another one on the left and throw another one on the right.

One on the left, one on the right...

Shen Ci stared in amazement at the small mountain of shrimps gradually piling up in his bowl, but the two of them seemed to be getting more excited and kept peeling shrimps and putting them in, each concentrating on their own work.

"Stop!" Shen Ci quickly reached out to cover his bowl and whispered, "Even if I like it, I can't eat so many shrimps by myself."

Lu Xiao raised his eyebrows, twirling the peeled shrimps in his hand and said helplessly, "But I don't like shrimps."

He reached out and put the shrimp to Shen Ci's mouth, smiling faintly: "This is the last one, Xiao Ci, eat it?"

It was already in front of his mouth. Shen Ci had no way of refusing and could only open his mouth and bite it.

It seems like... I accidentally bit his finger?

Shen Ci felt a little embarrassed. He lowered his head and picked up a few more shrimps to eat, not daring to look at Lu Xiao's expression.

He also didn't notice that Shen Bie narrowed his eyes and seemed to inadvertently cast an inquiring look at Lu Xiao.

Apart from the shrimps, there was no dish on the table that Shen Ci didn't like. He ate so much that his belly was so full that he had to hold his belly up to walk slowly.

Shen Bie saw that the situation was lively and was not afraid of making trouble, so he followed Shen Ci and mocked him for being like a pregnant woman in her third month. Shen Ci got so angry that he kicked him.

Shen Ci lay on the sofa for a long time before he felt less tired, and then he got up and went upstairs. He looked back and saw that there was no one behind him, so he quietly opened the door of his parents' room.

He hurried to the bathroom, and after searching carefully for a long time, he could only pitifully pick out a few broken hairs in the corner.

It’s all because the aunties at home are too serious about cleaning. It’s so difficult for him to find some hair for testing!

Shen Ci wrapped the hair he had picked up in a tissue and stuffed it into his pocket. Just as he was about to go out, he looked up and screamed in fright.

Lu Xiao had already leaned against the door with his hands in his trouser pockets, looking at him with a half-smile.

He took off his coat and tie, undid the top few buttons of his black shirt, and stretched out his long legs, looking like a male model ready to take the photo at any time.

But now is not the time to admire!

Shen Ci's eyes wandered, and he touched his hair: "Ah... I, I'll find some of my mother's facial cleanser to use, hers is so good!"

Shen Ci regretted it right after he finished speaking. Lu Xiao hadn't asked anything yet! Wasn't he trying to cover up his guilt?

"Why did you cry before?"

Lu Xiao's words were completely irrelevant and Shen Ci was stunned.

Do you mean when you enter the house?

Seeing Shen Ci stunned, Lu Xiao took a few steps and walked in front of Shen Ci. He lowered his head and pinched his earlobe and rubbed it. His voice was low and magnetic: "Your ears are red, just like now."

A current of electricity ran through his ears, and Shen Ci couldn't help but shiver.

When I get excited, such as crying or getting angry, my ears will indeed turn red. Lu Xiao actually noticed even such a small thing.

Lu Xiao was tall, and the contact between them was like he was holding Shen Ci in his arms. Shen Ci could smell the familiar faint scent of incense on him with every breath.

The angular and handsome face was so close that Shen Ci's face suddenly felt hot. He shook his head quickly to shake off Lu Xiao's hand and stammered, "Well, I haven't been home for a long time, so I'm a little excited."

"Well... Uncle, let's go watch TV! The variety show I recorded yesterday will be aired tonight."

Without allowing Lu Xiao to refuse, Shen Ci forcibly turned Lu Xiao around and pushed him away before he could finish his words.

His heartbeat was a little obvious just now. I wonder if my uncle could hear it?

Shen Ci was a little confused. Has Lu Xiao always been so charming? Why did he feel like he was being teased just now?

Could it be... because of the embarrassment of last night?

How come Lu Xiao is like nothing happened, while he...

Shen Ci was extremely embarrassed again.

***

Living room of Shen's house.

The fair-skinned boy on TV smiled brightly at the camera and winked at the camera in one go: "Sisters, you must watch "No Goodbye" more times! Then you can see me more times!"

"Oh my god, the baby is so cute!" Mother Shen covered her heart and howled, then stretched out her hand and pinched Shen Ci's face hard, unable to let go: "This mother loves it!"

Shen Bie also took the opportunity to come over and ruffle his brother's hair. Shen Ci was madly ravaged by the claws of the two men, and his loud protests were all in vain.

The production team must have been very satisfied with Shen Ci's performance, as they gave him a lot of footage in the final edited version, which is why Shen's mother was so excited. She is usually a dignified and elegant lady, but now she is like an ordinary star-chasing girl, banging her head against the wall for her idol.

Compared to Shen Bie's attitude of persuading him to quit, Shen's mother is a die-hard fan.

Shen Ci finally struggled out and fell on the sofa, where he was patted on the head by Lu Xiao who was sitting next to him.

He stroked the boy gently and slowly, just like stroking a kitten at home, and occasionally touched the boy's fair neck or ears: "Xiao Ci, you did a great job this time. Your agent even called today to praise you."

Shen Ci tried hard to ignore his occasional touch, and smiled calmly, "…It's all because of my uncle that I got the chance to act in this drama!"

Lu Xiao didn't answer.

Shen Ci looked up secretly with some surprise, and saw Lu Xiao still stroking Shen Ci's hair slowly back and forth, as if he was immersed in this matter. His eyes were focused and deep, and he looked like he was possessed by a demon.

"...Uncle?" Shen Ci called out tentatively.

Lu Xiao's eyes suddenly flickered, and he calmly stopped and retracted his hand: "What?"

Shen Ci shook his head: "Nothing, it seems my uncle was distracted just now."

Lu Xiao reached out his hand and gently rubbed Shen Ci's cheek with his fingertips: "Well, sorry. Get up early tomorrow and I'll take you to the company on the way."

Shen Ci's eyes lit up: "Any announcement?"

Lu Xiao smiled gently: "I got an advertisement for you."

In the evening, Shen's mother strongly invited Lu Xiao to stay, and Lu Xiao accepted without much hesitation. However, Shen Ci sat alone in the back garden for a long time, preparing himself mentally.

Fortunately, he has almost figured it out. If Lu Xiao hadn't come to save him last night, who knows how bad things would have happened. Why has he been so awkward all this time?

So Shen Ci happily took over the aunt's job and personally made the quilt for Lu Xiao's guest bedroom, lit the aromatherapy, turned on the humidifier... Lu Xiao grabbed the back of Shen Ci's collar as he ran around the room holding a pillow, and smiled: "Okay, go and rest."

Shen Ci: "Uncle, have you finished talking to my father?"

Not long after watching the variety show, Lu Xiao went upstairs to Shen's father's study, and it seemed that the two of them had something to discuss.

Lu Xiao nodded: "Well, go to bed quickly. You have to get up early tomorrow."

As soon as he mentioned getting up early, Shen Ci immediately obeyed, stuck out his tongue at Lu Xiao, and ran out.

However, within a few seconds, Shen Ci turned back and rushed over to hug Lu Xiao: "Uncle! I almost forgot to thank you last night! I want to give you a big bear hug!"

Lu Xiao lowered his eyes and touched Shen Ci's head: "Do you appreciate the kiss?"

"Yes!" Shen Ci stood on tiptoe and raised his head as if to move forward for a kiss, but immediately put his heels down to return to normal position, smiling cunningly like a little fox: "Oh, but I seem to be too short to kiss you."

Lu Xiao didn't know whether to laugh or cry, so he stopped making things difficult for him.

Shen Ci ran out, holding onto the door frame and waved to Lu Xiao: "Good night, uncle!"

Lu Xiao always had a faint smile on his face as he watched Shen Ci close the door and leave.

***

Perhaps because he was at home, Shen Ci fell asleep almost as soon as he touched the pillow. He was awakened by thirst in the middle of the night. He sat up, rubbed his eyes, and went downstairs to get some water.

“…All exposed.”

"Well, put them on the blacklist. They messed with the wrong people, so there's no need to show them mercy."

"Thanks for your hard work."

Shen Ci walked downstairs barefoot on the soft carpet and vaguely heard someone talking. With some curiosity, Shen Ci looked towards the spacious floor-to-ceiling windows of the living room where the sound came from.

In the darkness, someone was standing in front of the French window with his back to Shen Ci, and had just hung up the phone.

The cool moonlight poured into the house. The scarlet fire between his fingertips flickered and emitted a thin mist.

It’s Lu Xiao.