Part 7
“Tell me, how could you be so brave? What if you’d also gotten lost in my dream?”
Lu Siheng’s eyes were full of the youth sleeping peacefully beside him. A spark of insight struck his heart, giving him a suspicion. “Shen Yunqian… did you like me long ago…?”
Lying on his side, he used his gaze to trace the youth’s profile in the dark, happily wondering where he and Shen Yunqian had met before. The other had transferred in the first half of the year—could their first meeting have been in the cafeteria? The playground? The basketball court? Did Shen Yunqian… fall in love at first sight?
Lu Siheng’s eyelids grew heavy as he thought, and he fell asleep without knowing it, his head instinctively leaning toward the center.
Once the breathing beside him became steady, the person who had been asleep opened his eyes. He turned slightly, withdrew his hand, and lifted Lu Siheng’s head from his shoulder to place it on the pillow. He rubbed his numb shoulder.
Lu Siheng, his hands empty, didn’t sleep well. He frowned and murmured in his sleep: “Don’t leave…”
Shen Yunqian put his hand back into the other’s. Sure enough, Lu Siheng was sound asleep in a moment.
“So clingy.”
In his dream, Lu Siheng seemed to sense something. Unsure if the pillow wasn’t warm enough or if sleeping against a person was more comfortable, he shamelessly pressed his face closer again.
“I’ve liked you for a long time, you liar.”
Sunday Evening Outside the BayWaves Hotel
Lu Siheng carried a gift, his anxiety dissipating by half when he saw the name of the hotel. He pulled up the chat with Ms. Jiang and carefully compared the names.
“You also booked this hotel?”
Shen Yunqian: “Also?”
“My mother also booked a private room in this hotel.” Lu Siheng saw he still had time. “Let’s hurry, before my mother catches us.”
“Lu Siheng!” Shen Yunqian was a bit angry. He broke free. “What exactly are you trying to do?”
“It’s not that I don’t want you to meet my mother, but today’s event is a ‘Hongmen Banquet’ set up by her! She made an appointment with a friend she hasn’t seen in years and the friend’s daughter. The point is, that girl almost became my blind date!”
Lu Siheng used both selling misery and seeking praise.
“Thanks to my efforts to turn the tide and resist to the death, otherwise, given my mother’s liking for that girl, she might have even drugged me and sent me to her bed. My purity wouldn’t be safe!”
Shen Yunqian: “…”
“Don’t you have anything to say to me?” For example, ‘Boyfriend is so great!’ Lu Siheng was practically gesturing with his hands, but Shen Yunqian still ignored his desire.
“Fine, my mother is waiting for us.” With that, he left Lu Siheng behind and entered the hotel. He didn’t want to be treated like a fool outside.
Inside the Private Room
“Where’s your husband?”
“Business at the company. Old Lu went back first.” Jiang Qingran looked troubled.
Jun Li teased, “Oho, he’s fine with leaving you here alone? Look at you, your brow is so furrowed you could crush a fly. You’ve only been apart for how long, and you miss him that much?”
“Who misses him?” Jiang Qingran sat down next to Jun Li and grabbed her hand. “I have something to tell you. Don’t be angry.”
Jun Li raised an eyebrow. “Go on.”
“It’s just…” Jiang Qingran hesitated but finally spoke. “Originally, this was to let the two kids meet and see if they had any chemistry. But I didn’t expect Qianyu was a boy—it’s caused quite a few jokes over the years.”
“Plus, I only found out after calling my son the day before yesterday that he already has a boyfriend, so…”
“So you’re looking down on my Qianyu for being a boy and don’t want to be in-laws anymore?” Jun Li feigned anger.
Is that how you put it? That’s not right. Jiang Qingran was stunned for a few seconds. She almost let the other lead her astray. She quickly shook her head. “No, no! It’s mainly that the boy has a partner. We can’t just break them up, can we?”
She pulled a property certificate from her bag. “I heard Qianyu is in the country now. I came today to say that since I can’t be his mother-in-law, why not let Qianyu recognize me as his godmother today? This house is a villa next to my neighborhood. Treat it as a gift for our kinship. From now on, your son is my son.”
“As for A-Ye…” Jiang Qingran steeled herself. “If they can’t be a couple, they can be brothers!”
She was perfectly serious, but Jun Li actually let out a laugh.
Jiang Qingran was annoyed. “I’m serious! And you’re laughing!”
Once Jun Li had laughed enough, she put on an act. “I have no problem with it, but I’m afraid your son won’t be willing.”
“He wouldn’t dare! If he dares to disagree, I’ll take his legs off.”
In the Hallway
“Achoo!”
Hearing the loud sneeze behind him, Shen Yunqian’s heart softened. He turned around. “Do you have a cold?”
Lu Siheng’s eyes lit up, and he caught up in a few steps. “You aren’t angry anymore?”
Shen Yunqian looked away. “I am.”
Lu Siheng shook his arm, his voice sweet and cloying. “Ah~ don’t be angry. If your mother sees that I made you angry, she’ll make me get lost. Would you have the heart, Little Brother Shen~?”
If Ms. Jiang saw her son like this, she’d probably call an exorcist immediately. Even Shen Yunqian felt uncomfortable. He was merciless: “How have you become even more shameless?”
“I haven’t.” Lu Siheng was indignant. He giggled. “See? You aren’t angry anymore, are you?” He took charge and wrapped his arm around Shen Yunqian’s waist. “Let’s go, let’s go. Your mother is waiting for us.”
Knock, knock—
After Lu Siheng knocked, he swallowed hard and took the chance to straighten his collar. After waiting a moment and seeing no one open the door, he whispered to Shen Yunqian, “Did we get the wrong room?”
Shen Yunqian shouted inside, “Mom, open the door.”
Jun Li answered from within.
Lu Siheng was wondering whether to shake hands or say hello first. The lock turned. He held his breath. When the door opened, he gave a deep bow. “Hello, Auntie. I am Lu Siheng.”
“It’s rare to see you so polite, you brat.”
The voice was wrong. Lu Siheng’s pupils shook. He straightened up to see the person holding the door. “Mom?!”
“Ow, I’m not deaf. Keep your voice down.” Jiang Qingran caught sight of Shen Yunqian behind the door and shoved her son aside. “Xiao Qian! Auntie has finally seen you. You truly are beautiful.”
“Hello, Auntie Jiang.” Shen Yunqian nodded politely.
Lu Siheng was squeezed into the room. Fortunately, someone caught him. He looked up. The woman before him should be Ms. Jiang’s friend. She was about the same age as his mother, but so well-maintained she could pass for thirty.
Jun Li smiled, used to Jiang Qingran’s reactions. She beckoned Lu Siheng. “You must be Xiao Ye. Come in and sit.”
“Hello, Auntie.” Lu Siheng looked back at Ms. Jiang and felt his soul leave his body. He rushed over to stand between them. “Mom, what are you doing?”
“Didn’t I say I’d bring him to see you later?” Don’t scare him again.
Jiang Qingran’s “looks-oriented” trait was acting up; she had no time to listen to him. She pushed her son away again and familiarly led Shen Yunqian, her new godson, into the room.
“It was our mistake before, but I’ve already agreed with your mother—from today on, I am your godmother. Once I take you back to the country, you’ll live with me.”
“Your brother didn’t scare you just now, did he?”
“Wait, wait, wait…” Lu Siheng squeezed between them. He pointed at Shen Yunqian and asked Ms. Jiang in a daze, “Who did you say was his brother?”
“You.” Jiang Qingran liked Shen Yunqian more the more she looked at him. “I’m going to recognize Qianyu as my godson.”
Lu Siheng was focused entirely on “godson.” Lovers becoming brothers? Was that okay?
He said urgently, “I don’t agree!”
Jun Li, who already knew the truth, threw up her hands. “See?”
“You brat! Think your wings are strong enough now?!” Jiang Qingran gave him a rare scolding. “If you won’t listen, am I not allowed to raise another son? You liked Qianyu so much when you were little—how did your brain go haywire once you grew up? If you dare to disagree, believe me, I’ll break your legs.”
Watching the mother and son bicker, Jun Li poked Shen Yunqian with her elbow. “Didn’t you tell him?”
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