Chapter 40: If You’re Disobedient Again, I’ll Hit You
The situation was tense, like drawn bows and set arrows.
Yu Deng, the center of attention, wished he could just pull his head in like a turtle and hide himself.
“I…”
His body was tense. He glanced left and right, his heart burning with anxiety. The shimmering moisture in his eyes made it look as if he were about to cry.
Yu Deng felt that Zhou Yuejun was on the verge of a breakdown; he couldn’t afford to provoke him.
“I’m coming back.”
Zhou Yuejunâs intimidation was one factor; the other was that, ultimately, someone elseâs house was never as comfortable as oneâs own.
Just then, Father and Mother Qiao came down the stairs, shaking water off themselves. Yu Deng bid them farewell.
“Uncle, Auntie, my family has come to pick me up. I have to go now.”
His voice was sweet and moist, refreshing to the soul. Coupled with his naturally pleasing and delicate appearance, anyone who saw him would feel their heart soften.
Mother Qiao originally wanted to ask him to stay, but through the figures, she caught a glimpse of Zhou Yuejunâs dark, malevolent face and knew he was displeased.
“Alright then. Be careful on the road. Come back and visit next time.”
Zhou Yuejun also uttered a “thank you.”
Before leaving, seeing Qiao Fangyuâs lingering, reluctant gaze, Zhou Yuejun shot a vicious “eye-dagger” back at him.
In the end, he had become the villain who tore apart a pair of lovers. Heh.
Zhou Yuejun opened the umbrella. Because his body was wet, it wasn’t suitable for him to huddle close to Yu Deng, so he simply held the umbrella over Yu Deng alone.
After shielding him into the car, he circled to the other side and got into the driverâs seat.
The car lacked air conditioning; the air was damp and stuffy, and the atmosphere was so oppressive it was hard to breathe.
Yu Deng could see that Zhou Yuejun was in a bad mood. With a long face and cold eyes, he gave off a suffocating feeling, like the calm before a storm.
His boney face looked fierce, his thin lips were tightly pressed, and his expression was even cloudier than the weather.
Yu Deng breathed quietly, trying his best to ignore his own presence.
But while he could restrain himself, his stomach could not.
Gurgle, gurgle…
The abrupt sound didn’t make Yu Dengâs first reaction embarrassment, but horror.
He quickly covered his stomach, pressing down on it, then peeked at Zhou Yuejun. He found the man wouldn’t even give him a glance.
Instantly, Yu Dengâs heart felt sour and emptyâit was quite an unpleasant feeling.
What was this? His stomach was hungry, yet the man only cared about being angry.
However, a moment later, Zhou Yuejun pulled the car over to the curb.
Only after the car door opened did Yu Deng get out under the manâs chilly gaze.
The light in his eyes was dim, yet sharp like ice shards.
Zhou Yuejun led Yu Deng into a grilled fish shop. It was already quite late, so there weren’t many customers.
Smelling the fresh and spicy scent of the grilled fish, Yu Dengâs stomach acted up even more. His mouth wouldn’t stop salivating, and he quickly swallowed.
As usual, Zhou Yuejun wiped the table and stools for Yu Deng. Yu Deng took small, shuffling steps. When he sat down, he was cautious and tentative, having to act according to Zhou Yuejunâs mood.
The grilled fish would take a while, but the rice and vegetable soup were already prepared. Zhou Yuejun lifted the bamboo lid, scooped a spoonful of rice, and served Yu Deng a bowl of soup.
The soup was cucumber soupâclear and thin, looking quite tasteless.
After handing the soup and rice to Yu Deng, Zhou Yuejun sat across from him.
Yu Deng was truly hungry. He ate two large mouthfuls of rice soaked in soup, devouring it greedily with his cheeks puffed out.
Zhou Yuejun remarked with cold sarcasm, “Did they take you home just to starve you?”
He couldn’t help but hold a grudge.
His “wife” had been taken home by someone else; he almost didn’t have a wife anymore.
Yu Deng swallowed slowly, acting timid. “No… Their trellis broke, and they told me to eat first, but I felt it was impolite…”
“Heh.”
A cold laugh made Yu Deng afraid to speak again. He could only lower his head and continue shoveling rice.
After Yu Deng finished a bowl, his stomach wasn’t as empty, so he had to save room for the grilled fish.
With nothing left to do, Yu Deng didn’t dare look directly at Zhou Yuejun. He could only hang his head and daze out while picking at his fingers.
Zhou Yuejun didn’t scold him in public, but looking at Yu Dengâs clothes, they became more of an eyesore the more he looked. His eyes gradually turned bloodshot, nearly driven mad by jealousy.
Yu Deng had only worn his clothes once, yet now he was wearing Qiao Fangyuâs.
“It’s here~”
The shop master brought out the iron tray of grilled fish. Beneath the tray, there was a bit of charcoal.
The red oil of the grilled fish was spicy and fragrant. After being fried, the skin was a layer of charred crispness, but the fish meat inside was tender and flavorful.
Yu Deng took a piece with his chopsticks. Upon eating it, his appetite was fully stimulated once more.
Throughout the meal, the two remained silent. Zhou Yuejun only picked out the fish bones for Yu Deng, his face frozen like frost, making one shiver without being cold.
Once they were full, the rain outside had lessened slightly. Zhou Yuejunâs clothes had also been dried by the high summer temperatures.
“Letâs go.”
Yu Deng was shielded by the umbrella as he got into the car. Intending to make peace with Zhou Yuejun, he took the initiative to speak. “You know how to drive? Thatâs amazing.”
Zhou Yuejun didn’t respond. It looked as if he wanted to give Yu Deng the cold shoulder to vent his temper.
Just as Yu Deng thought Zhou Yuejun was going to ignore him, the man, who had been silent for a minute, finally opened his chilly lips.
“I used to drive when I went out for business at the welding factory.”
Having been snubbed, Yu Deng didn’t want to talk anymore either.
What if Zhou Yuejun lost his temper and argued with him in the car? Plus, Zhou Yuejunâs driving skills weren’t greatâwhat if there was an accident?
Besides, he was also arrogant.
He had already reported his whereabouts to Zhou Yuejun; what was wrong with staying at a friendâs house for one night?
As the saying goes, “Ease breeds desire.” Listening to the rain hitting the roof of the car, Yu Dengâs consciousness gradually blurred, and he fell into a drowsy sleep.
Because of the rain, Zhou Yuejun drove slowly. By the time they reached the building, Yu Deng was already asleep.
His lips were slightly parted, his breathing was even, and his head was tilted backâhe looked quite carefree.
When Zhou Yuejun carried him out, Yu Deng was still murmuring unconsciously, humming and clinging to him.
“Zhou Yue…”
Before he could even finish the name, he had fallen back into a deep sleep.
Yu Deng had unconsciously called Zhou Yuejunâs name instead of Qiao Fangyuâs, and Zhou Yuejunâs vanity was satisfied.
He supported Yu Dengâs soft bottom and held his head, stepping into the stairwell under the cover of night.
When Zhou Yuejun laid Yu Deng on the bed, Yu Deng rolled onto his side. Half of his face was pressed into a fleshy bulge, and the curves of his waist, bottom, and legs were fully on display.
Zhou Yuejun didn’t dare to imagine Yu Deng lying on Qiao Fangyuâs bed like this, completely off-guardâhow despicable Qiao Fangyu could have been.
Thinking of this, Zhou Yuejunâs eyes darkened. His voice was low, raspy, and helpless, tinged with a sense of a hard life.
“Not well-behaved during the day, but now that you’re asleep, you’re good?”
“If you’re disobedient again in the future, I’ll hit you.”
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