CH 8

After their meal, Fu Zhi Zhou went downstairs to throw the trash and take Qiao Luo out for a stroll at the same time.

Qiao Luo was lagging behind, dragging his feet to show that he was dreadfully reluctant to leave the house. Fu Zhi Zhou felt extremely helpless and asked, “What’s wrong? Do you want to dress up and put on makeup before leaving the house like a girl?”

As a result, Qiao Luo really replied, “Yea…. Yeah. I need to change my clothes. What if I bump into your classmates? It’s going to be so embarrassing to see my unsightly appearance! Wait for me downstairs!”

He finally knew how to care for his image.

Fu Zhi Zhou gave in to that “unsightly” little rascal who had just eaten a whole box of chicken, as he helplessly shook his head, “Remember to lock the door.”

Qiao Luo was someone who couldn’t keep secrets, and especially with Fu Zhi Zhou, he desperately wanted to pour out all his personal matters into Fu Zhi Zhou’s brain. For that surprise to be a success, he quickly changed into a shirt and ran downstairs, shouting at Fu Zhi Zhou from afar, “Close your eyes! Close your eyes!”

The speed at which he flew down was way too fast. Fu Zhi Zhou didn’t dare close his eyes, just in case that little rascal crashed straight into him, causing them both to fall into a pile of heap.

And thus, Fu Zhi Zhou subconsciously spread his arms.

Qiao Luo’s original plan was to rush over and present the gift in front of Fu Zhi Zhou as he shouted, “Open your eyes! Surprise!”

And after seeing Fu Zhi Zhou’s open arms, he immediately forgot about his plan and flew right into Fu Zhi Zhou’s embrace. He offered up his precious treasure, “Present! Gift! I brought back a gift for you! Are you surprised?”

Fu Zhi Zhou plucked out the person in his arms and took a look at the gift he received, “Cufflinks?”

Qiao Luo nodded just like a chicken pecking, “Yeah, yeah! You’re going to graduate soon and will need to wear a suit for work. When that time comes, remember to wear the cufflinks I gave you.”

Fu Zhi Zhou, “…… When have you ever seen a programmer wear a suit to work?”

Qiao Luo was stupefied, “Ah?”

He wasn’t happy. This time, he was really upset.

After all, on the entire journey here, he was excited to death and suffocated himself for two whole days before taking the present out, and only to find out that he made such a huge unexpected blunder. While stammering, he tried to console himself, “Ok, okay then. It’s okay if you don’t like it, I, I actually still have……”

Fu Zhi Zhou placed the item back into the box and interrupted Qiao Luo’s words, “I didn’t say that I disliked it.”

Qiao Luo, “I actually still have…… Ah?”

Fu Zhi Zhou couldn’t be bothered to repeat himself. He dragged Qiao Luo’s hand to walk out of the dormitory section, “Before your final exams, you will have a coming-of-age ceremony. At that time, your school will invite your family members to attend. I can wear a suit then.”

Qiao Luo unconsciously walked as he was pulled along by Fu Zhi Zhou. His brain was still unable to catch up yet. After coming back to his senses, he got very excited. “You are attending my coming-of-age ceremony?!”

Fu Zhi Zhou used one hand to block Qiao Luo from climbing up on him and said, “For half of your life, you were basically raised in my house, so we should be considered as half a family, right? Don’t tell me that you won’t allow my grandfather to go?”

His mood currently was as if driving through the mountains, having high ups and low downs. This was not good for the health of his heart.

Qiao Luo foolishly giggled a “hehe” and emphasised, “Then you’ve agreed. No turning back!”

Fu Zhi Zhou asked, “Have I ever turned back from the promises I made to you?”

Qiao Luo scanned through his memories and it seemed like his Zhou Zhou gege really was a man of his words, so he delightedly said, “I really want to become an adult soon.”

Fu Zhi Zhou calmly said, “You are also not allowed to lie to me. If I ever find out that you are dating secretly after I say that you can’t, I’m going back on my words.”

Qiao Luo pouted, “How can I dare to lie to you? That time, I really did miss you so badly that I dreamt of you everyday, so that’s why I lied to you, saying that I was sick, so that you’d come back. In the end, you ignored me for a whole month in anger. How would I find the courage to lie to you again?”

Speaking of this matter, Qiao Luo wanted to settle an old account, “You aren’t allowed to ignore me for so long next time.”

In the first place, it was that little rascal’s lie that had made him anxiously and hastily buy a car. He even hung up the little dinosaur that Qiao Luo had given as a blessing for safe drives, so what exactly did he want now? Fu Zhi Zhou eyed the aggrieved person, “Alright, stop acting obedient.”

Qiao Luo refused to give in, “I’m really obedient! Promise me!”

This fighting stance basically meant that if he didn’t receive Fu Zhi Zhou’s agreement now, he would openly start making a fuss in public. Fu Zhi Zhou could only tug his hand and have him walk properly as he replied, “Got it. I will always be around if you want to find me. Are you happy now?”

Gifting one present had unexpectedly reaped so many benefits. Fu Zhi Zhou promised to attend his coming-of-age ceremony and even agreed to not ignore him in the future.

Qiao Luo held up his hand and calculated for a long time, feeling as if he had made a blood profit.

His luggage still had quite a few presents in it. Should he request Fu Zhi Zhou to come home every weekend when the time comes?

He fantasized happily and didn’t really pester Fu Zhi Zhou a lot at night. After playing for a while, he obediently washed up and went to sleep.

It might be because of the extreme mood swings during the evening, but the person who would regularly sleep till daylight, actually had a nightmare.

Qiao Luo was startled awake from his sleep in the middle of the night. Before he could cry out, the small lamp on the table was turned on and he quickly hung himself onto Fu Zhi Zhou. He heard a warm and gentle voice asking, “Luo Luo? Had a nightmare?”

This was scarier than the nightmare.

How had his Zhou Zhou gege become so gentle?

Before Qiao Luo responded, Fu Zhi Zhou’s hand was pasted onto his forehead again and he coaxed, “Were you scared? Wakey-wakey, Luo Luo. Don’t be scared, don’t be scared.”

The vague dream of some cow ghost and snake spirit was almost completely forgotten. Qiao Luo rubbed his forehead onto Fu Zhi Zhou’s palm, using a voice that was sticky and still carried the sound of someone who just cried, “I want to sleep with you.”

Fu Zhi Zhou froze.

Qiao Luo had already taken the initiative to enter Fu Zhi Zhou’s embrace, “I won’t kick you. I promise.”

Fu Zhi Zhou tried his best to steady his voice, “I’m on the bed just next to you. It’s too squeezy if we sleep together.”

Qiao Luo used his hand to make a comparison, “I’m so skinny, all I need is just this― much space.” 

He softly sold meng, “Zhou Zhou gege~”

Fu Zhi Zhou sighed, “If I don’t let you try for yourself and see how squeezy it is, you won’t let me sleep, would you?”

Qiao Luo spread his arms out and acted cute with a voice that sounded sleepy, “Hug.”

Fu Zhi Zhou could only take his own blanket and lie next to Qiao Luo. Afraid that Qiao Luo would be feeling too squeezy, he tried his best to lie on the edge of the bed. Just at this moment, Qiao Luo directly targeted the gentleness in his Zhou Zhou gege that he saw previously, as he brought up the nightmare, shrinking in his arms, “I’m still a little scared.”

The two of them hadn’t slept so close in a very, very long time.

And now, Qiao Luo was drilling into his bosom, fitting very snugly.

Even though he could obviously see no extra pounds of fat, the little rascal still felt soft to touch. It might be due to the many years of dancing that he had trained out a supple toughness in his body. The head that was nestled on his chest had a head full of soft hair that made him feel a little itchy when rubbed against.

The two of them had used the same body soap, same shampoo that day. There was a familiar smell all over the little rascal’s body.

……It was his own scent.

Fu Zhi Zhou hugged him and his arm felt a little stiff. He very softly called out in half a decibel, “Qiao’er?”

Qiao Luo was already sound asleep, quietly resting in his arms, ignoring him.

Fu Zhi Zhou stayed silent for a while. Once Qiao Luo fell into a deeper sleep and even snored softly, the tense muscles all over slowly relaxed.

He lowered his head slightly and kissed the soft fluffy hair on Qiao Luo’s head as he said almost soundlessly, “Dream well.”

Author’s note:

Shi Si: Fu Zhi Zhou, what are you doing? What are you doing when the child is asleep?!

Lao Fu: I’m kissing my wife in advance to get used to this gesture for the future.

T/N: a glimpse of the nightlife of a tsundere

Editor: Musk

After their meal, Fu Zhi Zhou went downstairs to throw the trash and take Qiao Luo out for a stroll at the same time.

Qiao Luo was lagging behind, dragging his feet to show that he was dreadfully reluctant to leave the house. Fu Zhi Zhou felt extremely helpless and asked, “What’s wrong? Do you want to dress up and put on makeup before leaving the house like a girl?”

As a result, Qiao Luo really replied, “Yea…. Yeah. I need to change my clothes. What if I bump into your classmates? It’s going to be so embarrassing to see my unsightly appearance! Wait for me downstairs!”

He finally knew how to care for his image.

Fu Zhi Zhou gave in to that “unsightly” little rascal who had just eaten a whole box of chicken, as he helplessly shook his head, “Remember to lock the door.”

Qiao Luo was someone who couldn’t keep secrets, and especially with Fu Zhi Zhou, he desperately wanted to pour out all his personal matters into Fu Zhi Zhou’s brain. For that surprise to be a success, he quickly changed into a shirt and ran downstairs, shouting at Fu Zhi Zhou from afar, “Close your eyes! Close your eyes!”

The speed at which he flew down was way too fast. Fu Zhi Zhou didn’t dare close his eyes, just in case that little rascal crashed straight into him, causing them both to fall into a pile of heap.

And thus, Fu Zhi Zhou subconsciously spread his arms.

Qiao Luo’s original plan was to rush over and present the gift in front of Fu Zhi Zhou as he shouted, “Open your eyes! Surprise!”

And after seeing Fu Zhi Zhou’s open arms, he immediately forgot about his plan and flew right into Fu Zhi Zhou’s embrace. He offered up his precious treasure, “Present! Gift! I brought back a gift for you! Are you surprised?”

Fu Zhi Zhou plucked out the person in his arms and took a look at the gift he received, “Cufflinks?”

Qiao Luo nodded just like a chicken pecking, “Yeah, yeah! You’re going to graduate soon and will need to wear a suit for work. When that time comes, remember to wear the cufflinks I gave you.”

Fu Zhi Zhou, “…… When have you ever seen a programmer wear a suit to work?”

Qiao Luo was stupefied, “Ah?”

He wasn’t happy. This time, he was really upset.

After all, on the entire journey here, he was excited to death and suffocated himself for two whole days before taking the present out, and only to find out that he made such a huge unexpected blunder. While stammering, he tried to console himself, “Ok, okay then. It’s okay if you don’t like it, I, I actually still have……”

Fu Zhi Zhou placed the item back into the box and interrupted Qiao Luo’s words, “I didn’t say that I disliked it.”

Qiao Luo, “I actually still have…… Ah?”

Fu Zhi Zhou couldn’t be bothered to repeat himself. He dragged Qiao Luo’s hand to walk out of the dormitory section, “Before your final exams, you will have a coming-of-age ceremony. At that time, your school will invite your family members to attend. I can wear a suit then.”

Qiao Luo unconsciously walked as he was pulled along by Fu Zhi Zhou. His brain was still unable to catch up yet. After coming back to his senses, he got very excited. “You are attending my coming-of-age ceremony?!”

Fu Zhi Zhou used one hand to block Qiao Luo from climbing up on him and said, “For half of your life, you were basically raised in my house, so we should be considered as half a family, right? Don’t tell me that you won’t allow my grandfather to go?”

His mood currently was as if driving through the mountains, having high ups and low downs. This was not good for the health of his heart.

Qiao Luo foolishly giggled a “hehe” and emphasised, “Then you’ve agreed. No turning back!”

Fu Zhi Zhou asked, “Have I ever turned back from the promises I made to you?”

Qiao Luo scanned through his memories and it seemed like his Zhou Zhou gege really was a man of his words, so he delightedly said, “I really want to become an adult soon.”

Fu Zhi Zhou calmly said, “You are also not allowed to lie to me. If I ever find out that you are dating secretly after I say that you can’t, I’m going back on my words.”

Qiao Luo pouted, “How can I dare to lie to you? That time, I really did miss you so badly that I dreamt of you everyday, so that’s why I lied to you, saying that I was sick, so that you’d come back. In the end, you ignored me for a whole month in anger. How would I find the courage to lie to you again?”

Speaking of this matter, Qiao Luo wanted to settle an old account, “You aren’t allowed to ignore me for so long next time.”

In the first place, it was that little rascal’s lie that had made him anxiously and hastily buy a car. He even hung up the little dinosaur that Qiao Luo had given as a blessing for safe drives, so what exactly did he want now? Fu Zhi Zhou eyed the aggrieved person, “Alright, stop acting obedient.”

Qiao Luo refused to give in, “I’m really obedient! Promise me!”

This fighting stance basically meant that if he didn’t receive Fu Zhi Zhou’s agreement now, he would openly start making a fuss in public. Fu Zhi Zhou could only tug his hand and have him walk properly as he replied, “Got it. I will always be around if you want to find me. Are you happy now?”

Gifting one present had unexpectedly reaped so many benefits. Fu Zhi Zhou promised to attend his coming-of-age ceremony and even agreed to not ignore him in the future.

Qiao Luo held up his hand and calculated for a long time, feeling as if he had made a blood profit.

His luggage still had quite a few presents in it. Should he request Fu Zhi Zhou to come home every weekend when the time comes?

He fantasized happily and didn’t really pester Fu Zhi Zhou a lot at night. After playing for a while, he obediently washed up and went to sleep.

It might be because of the extreme mood swings during the evening, but the person who would regularly sleep till daylight, actually had a nightmare.

Qiao Luo was startled awake from his sleep in the middle of the night. Before he could cry out, the small lamp on the table was turned on and he quickly hung himself onto Fu Zhi Zhou. He heard a warm and gentle voice asking, “Luo Luo? Had a nightmare?”

This was scarier than the nightmare.

How had his Zhou Zhou gege become so gentle?

Before Qiao Luo responded, Fu Zhi Zhou’s hand was pasted onto his forehead again and he coaxed, “Were you scared? Wakey-wakey, Luo Luo. Don’t be scared, don’t be scared.”

The vague dream of some cow ghost and snake spirit was almost completely forgotten. Qiao Luo rubbed his forehead onto Fu Zhi Zhou’s palm, using a voice that was sticky and still carried the sound of someone who just cried, “I want to sleep with you.”

Fu Zhi Zhou froze.

Qiao Luo had already taken the initiative to enter Fu Zhi Zhou’s embrace, “I won’t kick you. I promise.”

Fu Zhi Zhou tried his best to steady his voice, “I’m on the bed just next to you. It’s too squeezy if we sleep together.”

Qiao Luo used his hand to make a comparison, “I’m so skinny, all I need is just this― much space.” 

He softly sold meng, “Zhou Zhou gege~”

Fu Zhi Zhou sighed, “If I don’t let you try for yourself and see how squeezy it is, you won’t let me sleep, would you?”

Qiao Luo spread his arms out and acted cute with a voice that sounded sleepy, “Hug.”

Fu Zhi Zhou could only take his own blanket and lie next to Qiao Luo. Afraid that Qiao Luo would be feeling too squeezy, he tried his best to lie on the edge of the bed. Just at this moment, Qiao Luo directly targeted the gentleness in his Zhou Zhou gege that he saw previously, as he brought up the nightmare, shrinking in his arms, “I’m still a little scared.”

The two of them hadn’t slept so close in a very, very long time.

And now, Qiao Luo was drilling into his bosom, fitting very snugly.

Even though he could obviously see no extra pounds of fat, the little rascal still felt soft to touch. It might be due to the many years of dancing that he had trained out a supple toughness in his body. The head that was nestled on his chest had a head full of soft hair that made him feel a little itchy when rubbed against.

The two of them had used the same body soap, same shampoo that day. There was a familiar smell all over the little rascal’s body.

……It was his own scent.

Fu Zhi Zhou hugged him and his arm felt a little stiff. He very softly called out in half a decibel, “Qiao’er?”

Qiao Luo was already sound asleep, quietly resting in his arms, ignoring him.

Fu Zhi Zhou stayed silent for a while. Once Qiao Luo fell into a deeper sleep and even snored softly, the tense muscles all over slowly relaxed.

He lowered his head slightly and kissed the soft fluffy hair on Qiao Luo’s head as he said almost soundlessly, “Dream well.”

Author’s note:

Shi Si: Fu Zhi Zhou, what are you doing? What are you doing when the child is asleep?!

Lao Fu: I’m kissing my wife in advance to get used to this gesture for the future.

T/N: a glimpse of the nightlife of a tsundere

Editor: Musk