Chapter 49: You’re Surrounding Me, I’m So Hot
Qiao Fangyu had also taken Yu Deng to eat at KFC a few times, so Yu Deng didn’t want KFC lately; he wanted to eat something else.
In the end, the two chose hotpot.
After the library installed air conditioning, business became better and better. Nearly every two steps, someone could be found sitting against the wall reading.
Zhou Yuejun had no literary cultivation; he only had a middle-school education.
It wasn’t a matter of good or bad grades; coming from the countryside, he had always wanted to earn money to support his family early on.
He also hadn’t expected that one day, he would have a university student for a “wife.”
Although he would end his family line, it could be considered bringing glory to his ancestors.
After reading for a while, Yu Deng felt tired. He yawned, his whole body turning limp. The book slipped from his hand, and his head leaned heavily against Zhou Yuejunâs shoulder.
Once Yu Deng was sound asleep, Zhou Yuejun wrapped his arm around the boyâs waist and also closed his eyes to rest. His every breath was filled with Yu Dengâs scent.
The two stayed in the library until four-thirty.
Zhou Yuejun dropped Yu Deng off at the entrance of Qiao Fangyuâs neighborhood.
It wasn’t that the neighborhood didn’t allow tricycles, but this area consisted mostly of two-story villas, and the cars coming and going weren’t cheap.
Zhou Yuejun was afraid that driving to the front of Qiao Fangyuâs house would make people see.
He had also been a child once and knew the embarrassment of being sensitive and having low self-esteem.
After Zhou Yuejun handed over the gift, he rubbed the corner of Yu Dengâs slightly red eyes with his fingertip. They were clearly round almond eyes, yet they always held a hint of a little foxâs cunning.
“Go on in. I’ll pick you up at eight-thirty.”
He also had things to attend to.
The work at the dance hall would be resigned in a couple of days, and the work at the construction site was also reaching its final stage; he had to make plans early.
[System 107: You can’t let Zhou Yuejun pick you up. You have to despise him, feel that he’s an embarrassment, and not let him show up like this in front of your rich second-generation friends.]
Yu Deng was half-confused: “Ah, is that so?”
After walking more than ten meters, he turned back to look at the man.
Seeing Zhou Yuejun still standing in the same spot, the gloom on his face vanished the moment he saw him.
He didn’t forget to remind him: “Go on quickly. Don’t eat too many cold things.”
Yu Deng felt a surge of emotion and couldn’t bring himself to say the words telling Zhou Yuejun not to pick him up.
He could come to pick him up; at worst, he would just throw a tantrum after Zhou Yuejunâs identity was seen through by the others.
Qiao Fangyu had been looking forward to this at the entrance for a long time.
Seeing Yu Deng appear at the road intersection, he immediately ran out to meet him. “Yu Deng!”
Qiao Fangyu ran in front of Yu Deng and stopped abruptly, taking a few breaths.
Today, Qiao Fangyu was wearing a suit-style outfit: a tie, trousers, and leather shoes. The wristwatch on his hand was even inlaid with two diamonds.
Under the sunlight, it reflected a peculiar and beautiful luster.
Unintentionally, it already showcased his status as an intellectual from a wealthy family.
“Dengdeng, did you come by bus? Is it very hot? Come inside quickly; the air conditioning is on, and there are lots of cakes.”
“Cakes?”
Yu Deng loved sweets. As soon as he heard Qiao Fangyu mention cakes, his eyes went straightâhe didn’t even blink, clearly mesmerized.
“Yes, lots of small cakes. They were just delivered from the bakery, and there’s even an ice cream-flavored one.”
Qiao Fangyu knew how to coax Yu Deng well, finding him innocent and adorableâfar more well-behaved than his three-year-old nephew.
Ice cream-flavored small cakes…
Yu Deng unconsciously quickened his pace, his mind filled with nothing but small cakes.
He had seen them on TV; they had white cream and were very exquisiteâthey looked delicious.
The small garden that came with the villa had been decorated with ribbons and colorful lights.
Father and Mother Qiao were dressed brightly, chatting and laughing with people. When she saw Yu Deng, Mother Qiao felt an instinctive fondness, and her eyes curved even more.
“Little Deng is here? It’s hot outside; go inside and play quickly. We’re about to start the meal.”
Yu Deng obediently greeted them. When he stepped through the door, his eyes held no restraint toward the room full of people, only a craving for the small cakes.
A double-layered cake stand was placed right by the telephone table. The first layer held a large cake, and the second layer held small cupcakes.
The cakes were topped with grapes, strawberries, cherries, and other fruits; Yu Deng quite liked eating fruit.
Qiao Fangyu picked up a cupcake and placed it in Yu Dengâs hand. “This one is ice cream-flavored. The big cake will have to wait until we’re recording to be cut.”
“Wait here, I’ll go get you an iced soda.”
He was so attentive he wished he could turn into a puppy, not only circling around Yu Deng but also wanting to wag his tail.
Qiao Fangyu had only taken two steps when he was surrounded by several people.
Ning Qian put his arm around Qiao Fangyuâs shoulder and glanced at Yu Deng, unable to hide the amazement in his eyes.
“Who is that? A relative of yours?”
Qiao Haoyu was also captivated by Yu Deng, unable to look away for a long time. “If it were a relative of his, how could I not know him?”
Qiao Haoyu was Qiao Fangyuâs cousin; he naturally knew Qiao Fangyuâs relatives well and had never seen that unfamiliar face.
Thinking about getting a drink for Yu Deng, Qiao Fangyu broke free from their circle, his face full of mystery and shyness.
“Iâll introduce you later.”
Yu Deng took the small cake and walked toward a corner.
He was afraid his eating manner wouldn’t be refined and Qiao Fangyu would despise him for being embarrassing and then kick him out.
If he ate secretly in the corner, he wouldn’t be discovered.
The boy was greedy; for the first bite, he didn’t use a spoon but opened his mouth to take the peak of the cream along with the fruit into his mouth.
The cream was delicate, and it felt icy and cool in his mouth.
Only when he couldn’t reach the rest did Yu Deng use a spoon.
Therefore, a bit of cream was smeared around his full, moist lips, which Yu Deng then licked away with his tender, moist tongue tip.
When Qiao Fangyu came over, Yu Deng had just finished eating the cream on top, and his small, full lips were also pressed into a moist and vivid red.
Like a tender flower core that had been wantonly ravaged.
Qiao Fangyuâs breath stalled, and he unconsciously murmured, “Dengdeng…”
How wonderful it would be if Yu Deng treated him like a small cake.
Yu Deng took the soda Qiao Fangyu brought. When he drank it, small bubbles exploded in his mouth, making him leap for joy. His eyes curvedâhe was carefree.
“Here, a gift for you.”
Only then did Yu Deng remember to give the gift to Qiao Fangyu.
Taking it into his hands, Qiao Fangyu was exceptionally excited and urgent, already unable to resist opening it. “You even brought me a gift?”
But he remembered his upbringing and couldn’t open it in front of the guests, so he gripped the bag tightly, as if he had obtained some rare treasure.
“Thank you, Dengdeng. I like it very much.”
“What did he give? Open it and let us see?”
Qiao Haoyu leaned over, his restless hand wanting to poke at it, but he was dodged by Qiao Fangyu.
Qiao Fangyu rebuked him without ceremony. “It wasn’t given to you; what are you looking at?”
Qiao Haoyu let out a “che.” “Stingy.”
He then turned back to peek at Yu Deng, who was scooping the cake base. “Little beauâLittle companion, can I invite you to my birthday party later too?”
He nearly slipped and said the wrong thing.
If he really called out the words “little beauty,” the person would surely think he was frivolous and improper and keep him at arm’s length.
Yu Dengâs first reaction was that he didn’t know Qiao Haoyu was inviting him, but Qiao Fangyu beat him to it and blocked the person back.
“He’s not familiar with you; don’t try to force a connection.”
Ning Qian also cut in: “Won’t we become familiar after talking more?”
“Alright~”
The sweet, moist voice carried a soft waxiness, yet it wasn’t overly cloying. It was also wrapped in the light fragrance of fruit.
Yu Deng was half a beat slow, and after he reacted, he agreed to Qiao Haoyuâs invitation.
Regardless, he had to integrate into their circle. Since they had invited him, how could Yu Deng refuse?
It actually saved him from having to be devious and rack his brains to find a way.
Yu Deng raised his small face slightly. While it was only to meet Qiao Haoyuâs gaze, the impact of that face was simply too stunning, carrying its own sense of arrogance.
For a time, it made the hearts of the people in front of him stir, and they all wanted to push Qiao Fangyu aside and talk to Yu Deng.
Naturally, they did exactly that.
“My name is Qiao Haoyu, Iâm his younger brother…”
A group of people surrounded Yu Deng, chattering away, for fear of being squeezed out if they didn’t get a word in.
It was too noisy; Yu Dengâs ears were nearly ruined by the clamor. He couldn’t even eat his cake, so he knit his brows and pouted with a muffled hmph.
“Be a bit quieter!”
“Also, you’re surrounding me and making me so hot; I can’t even feel the air conditioning!”
Clearly, it was a scolding and a complaint, but because Yu Dengâs voice was soft and had no lethality, in everyoneâs eyes, it looked more like a pitiful grievance.
In an instant, the chirping noise came to an abrupt halt, and the neglected Qiao Fangyu also began to criticize them.
“Exactly! Why are you standing so close to him?”
“Did you take a shower before coming out? Don’t get your sweaty stench on him.”
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