Chapter 75: Kaomoji Battle
“Aowu?” Dad, what’s wrong? the white dumpling asked with concern.
“Dad is fine, my legs are just numb from sitting,” Lin Xia forced a smile to reassure the white dumpling.
His legs weren’t numb from sitting; they were soft from being done! After a battle lasting more than forty minutes, he felt strange all over.
The two red points on his chest were swollen and erect from being nibbled; any movement of his pajamas would graze against them, sending a numbness that made his body go weak. That unmentionable place behind still held a feeling of being swollen and hot, as if a certain fiery, thick object was still inside, arrogantly displaying the fact that it had acted willfully within… And his legs were weak, soft and trembling, as if his strength had been drained away, making walking difficult.
“Aowu?” Dad, why are your lips swollen? The innocent and naive white dumpling stared at Lin Xia’s swollen lips with a clueless expression.
“…Bitten by mosquitoes. There are mosquitoes downstairs…” Lin Xia smiled bitterly, secretly blaming Tang Yinlang in his heart. It was all because Tang Yinlang kissed too hard that his lips were swollen.
Lin Xia’s skin was very pale, so once his lips turned red, it was very obvious, looking as if they were swollen.
“Aowu!” There are mosquitoes? Then let’s put up the mosquito net tonight! The white dumpling said excitedly. He felt that putting up the mosquito net gave the feeling of living in a dream castle; it was the most comfortable place.
“Okay.” Lin Xia couldn’t bear to spoil the white dumpling’s mood. Although there were no mosquitoes, he agreed to put up the net.
Tang Yinlang, silent but beaming with satisfaction, helped Lin Xia to the bed. Then he climbed onto the bed as well to set up the mosquito net with the white dumpling. Lin Xia lay on the bed, directing the father and son.
“Right, tuck that corner… tuck it into the gap…”
After the net was up, Tang Yinlang read a story to the white dumpling. Listening to the story, the white dumpling drifted off to sleep. Lin Xia, exhausted, fell asleep right along with him.
Seeing they were asleep, Tang Yinlang gently put down the storybook, left a kiss on the foreheads of both Lin Xia and the white dumpling, and then turned off the light to sleep. But he didn’t fall asleep immediately. Instead, holding Lin Xia, he reminisced about the intense intimacy in the bathroom. Lin Xia’s light hair fragrance made his mind wander wildly again.
In the darkness, Tang Yinlang’s eyes shimmered as he sighed with regret.
Lin Xia still needs more exercise. Getting this tired after just one time… looks like we’ll have to practice more in the future…
The next day, the sun was bright, the temperature rose, and it was perfect for going out.
Tang Yinlang got up early and cooked a pot of porridge, served with Lin Xia’s pickled vegetables, and also made steamed eggs that were tender and smooth in texture.
After a night of rest, Lin Xia recovered most of his energy and could move normally. However, Tang Yinlang was very considerate. Not only did he personally handle the white dumpling’s washing up, but he also placed a… soft cushion… on every seat.
Lin Xia sat down with a clear conscience, inwardly praising Tang Yinlang’s quick wit. With a soft cushion on every chair, he wouldn’t have to sit down awkwardly under the puzzled gazes of the white dumpling and the Little Hamster.
After breakfast, Chen Mingzong came to pick up his charge and simultaneously exchanged information about Chen Zhong with Lin Xia.
Because his lover’s brother had personally spoken up, Jing Ran took it very seriously, using various channels to investigate the person overnight. However, due to the short time, Jing Ran only found basic information; specific details weren’t uncovered.
Chen Zhong had worked in a factory in Guangdong for many years. Some time ago, his factory set up a branch in Jiang City, and Chen Zhong came along. He lived with a man from the same factory; they rented a place together near the plant. Unless there was an unexpected variable, the two were likely in a romantic relationship.
Jing Ran found evaluation forms from colleagues regarding Chen Zhong. They were all positive reviews: serious worker, gentle personality… a decent person.
Chen Mingzong felt there was no harm in letting Chen Zhong know where the Little Hamster was, because Chen Mingzong hadn’t been home in a long time and was likely in despair regarding his family. Furthermore, Chen Zhong also liked menāthis point successfully pleased Chen Mingzong.
“Shouldn’t we ask for the Little Hamster’s opinion on this kind of thing?” Lin Xia shifted his body, changing his sitting posture.
“I will talk to him. regarding Chen Zhong, you go test the waters first.” Chen Mingzong made a decision quickly. Afterward, he looked Lin Xia up and down, finally spitting out a few words faintly: “Don’t indulge in excessive desire.”
“…” Lin Xia didn’t know whether to cry or laugh. Watching Chen Mingzong, who turned resolutely to leave and find the Little Hamster after speaking, he suddenly felt Chen Mingzong was quite pitiful.
Sticking together every day, only able to look but not eatāthat must be quite painful…
Chen Mingzong, leading the Little Hamster away, sneezed several times in a row. He narrowed his eyes, his gaze sharp.
Which jerk is cursing me?!
Tang Yinlang drove Lin Xia and the white dumpling to the pet shop. As soon as the white dumpling arrived at the shop, he dug out his mat, carried it in his mouth to the second-floor balcony, spread it out, and sunbathed.
The blue mat was printed with cartoon tiger patterns, surrounded by small flowers of various colors. The white dumpling lay down on it, lazily stretching his body and narrowing his eyes comfortably.
Lin Xia prepared a bottle of warm water for the white dumpling, placing the cup next to him so he could drink through the straw when thirsty.
“Aowu?” Dad, do you want to sunbathe with An An? The white dumpling flicked his tail, scooting to the side to leave a space for Lin Xia.
“Dad still has to work, Baby can sunbathe by himself!” Looking at the empty spot on the mat that the white dumpling had leftāwhich was only big enough for another small tiger cubāLin Xia couldn’t help but chuckle. He patted the white dumpling’s head and spoke softly.
“Aowu!” Alright then, An An will sunbathe by himself! The white dumpling nuzzled Lin Xia’s palm and said obediently.
“Do you want me to leave the phone for you?” Lin Xia asked, afraid he would be bored alone.
“Aowu!” Yes please! The white dumpling’s eyes instantly lit up, and he raised a paw to swipe in the air.
“I’ll take a picture of you sunbathing first, how about that?” The mirth in Lin Xia’s eyes deepened as he took out his phone.
“Aowu!” Okay! Hearing about taking a photo, the white dumpling immediately perked up. He laid back down properly, lifted his head, and bloomed a brilliant smile toward the sunlight.
Click click click! Lin Xia resisted the urge to clutch his heart, which was melting from the cuteness, and took several photos in a row. After finishing, he let the white dumpling change poses.
“Aowu!” Dad, take one of An An with the flowers! The white dumpling climbed up, went to the pots of flowers kept on the balcony, raised a paw, stood on his tiptoes, and gently held a flower.
Click click click! Lin Xia captured the beautiful scene of the little tiger cub sniffing the flower, his heart turning into a puddle of goo.
“How is Baby so cute?” Lin Xia picked up the white dumpling, unable to resist kissing him. Did his baby grow up eating “Cute-do” ice cream? Otherwise, how could he be this cute!
“Aowu!” The white dumpling covered his face shyly, making Lin Xia laugh dumbfoundedly. Lin Xia put him down and then sent the photos of the white dumpling to Tang Yinlang.
” (ā©_ā©) ” Tang Yinlang replied quickly. What surprised Lin Xia was that he sent a Kaomoji (emoticon)?
Tang Yinlang was currently looking at office spaces with You Hai. When the message notification sounded, Tang Yinlang took out his phone and was immediately captivated by the white dumpling’s supreme beauty.
The little tiger cub is sunbathing! Tang Yinlang’s thumb caressed the white dumpling on the screen. Seeing him smile so brilliantly, his mood unconsciously improved.
“Boss?” You Hai didn’t hear a reply from the boss. Turning around to call him, he saw him staring at his phone screen, smiling gently.
“Let me show you my cub.” Tang Yinlang passed the phone over, his tone carrying a sense of boasting.
“…” You Hai was speechless. He was a single dog, and it wasn’t like Tang Yinlang didn’t know that. Wasn’t this provoking him?! However, the next second!
“An An is so cute! So moe! I really want to birth one!…” You Hai had stars in his eyes, his maiden heart overflowing.
“Good luck.” Tang Yinlang cruelly took the phone back from before You Hai’s eyes, patted You Hai’s shoulder with his other hand, and offered perfunctory encouragement.
“…” You Hai felt the boss was very stingy. What was wrong with letting him look at the cute white dumpling for a while longer! But… “An An sent this to you, right?”
“Should be.” Tang Yinlang felt the photos must have been sent by the white dumpling; last time, the white dumpling had sent him many selfies.
“Boss, let me tell you, when chatting with a cub, it’s best to reply with cute expressions. Cubs can’t read yet, but if you send stickers or Kaomoji, they can understand.” You Hai narrowed his eyes, a seemingly nonexistent gleam flashing through them.
“Is that so? Let me try.” Tang Yinlang didn’t notice the little scheme in You Hai’s heart. He opened the stickers, wanting to send a smile.
Sending stickers was indeed a good method. Sometimes it wasn’t convenient for him to send voice messages, and since the white dumpling couldn’t read yet, sending stickers was truly a good solution.
“Wait!” You Hai stopped him in time. “That smile means ‘Heh-heh’ (sarcastic/speechless). Change to a different one?”
“Hm?” Tang Yinlang didn’t understand. It just looks like a smile, how can it mean ‘Heh-heh’?
“Expressions are a bit complex; some have been imbued with other meanings. People who don’t use them often might use them wrong. How about you use Kaomoji, Boss? Kaomoji are categorized, so you won’t use them wrong,” You Hai said.
“Mn.” Tang Yinlang nodded and opened the Kaomoji keyboard. Just as You Hai said, there were many Kaomoji, and they were categorized. Tang Yinlang found a happy expression and sent it to the white dumpling. Thus, Lin Xia’s surprise occurred.
Having succeeded in his “scheme,” You Hai snickered on the side. Watching his usually serious and old-fashioned boss solemnly sending moe-moe-da Kaomoji felt hilarious no matter how he looked at it.
Oh! Today is truly a day worth commemorating!
…
Lin Xia looked at the Kaomoji Tang Yinlang sent, thought for a moment, and replied with a Kaomoji of his own: ļ¼ļ¼¾Ļļ¼¾ļ¼.
Tang Yinlang replied quickly, and Lin Xia replied again. The two went back and forth, launching a “Great Kaomoji War.” It wasn’t until You Hai urged Tang Yinlang that Tang Yinlang reluctantly sent a voice message to say goodbye.
“An An, Daddy is going to work now. I’ll chat with you again when I’m free.”
Hearing Tang Yinlang’s words, Lin Xia almost laughed out loud. So Tang Yinlang had thought he was the white dumpling the whole time. However, Lin Xia didn’t burst his bubble. He played along with the mistake, sent a ‘bye-bye’ sticker, and then left the phone for the white dumpling.
“Dad is going down to work. If anything happens, call Ziyu or Brother Meng Zheng and the others.” Lin Xia instructed the white dumpling, only leaving after the white dumpling nodded.
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