The Mad Young Master Falls Asleep Every Night to My Fragrance - Chapter 36

She then secretly pinched He Zhuo, giving him a warning look not to talk nonsense.

He Zhuo nodded obediently: “Xi Xi is right. Actually, I am her senior and also her best male friend.”

Before Jiang Youxi could catch her breath, Jiang Shuli pulled her arm aside and whispered, “Xixi, he wouldn’t be…”

Jiang Youxi nodded and whispered, “That’s right, he is the father of the child.”

Jiang Shuli carefully examined the man in front of her.

He wore a well-tailored suit, exuding a noble and unique air, looking quite respectable.

Especially her peach blossom eyes, so captivating and alluring, possessing an innate charm.

The eyes are so affectionate, even when looking at a dog.

Jiang Shuli crossed her arms and nodded in agreement: “No wonder they’re father and son, they’re exactly the same.”

“…”

Uncle Jiang laughed and said, “I was just chatting with President He about how to make sweet peach shortbread at the teahouse. I never expected that President He was Xixi’s senior. What a coincidence!”

Jiang Youxi asked in surprise, “You two just met?”

So when he said he was waiting for someone, he wasn’t lying to her?

“Yes, Mr. He was very interested in the peach shortbread, and we got along very well.”

He Zhuo smiled and took the man’s hand: “Dad, it’s nice to meet you. Please take good care of me.”

There was an awkward moment, followed by Uncle Jiang’s hearty laughter.

He Zhuo looked at her: “What is Dad laughing at?”

“Dad? What dad?” Jiang Youxi put her hands on her hips. “He’s my uncle, not my dad!”

What is that bastard yelling about?!

He Zhuo responded with an “oh,” showing no embarrassment whatsoever at having mistaken someone for someone else: “You two look very alike, so I thought you were Dad, but it turns out you’re Uncle. Sorry, I mistook you for someone else.”

Uncle Jiang waved his hand to indicate that he didn’t care: “It’s okay. Xixi’s parents passed away a long time ago. We raised her from a young age, so I’m practically her father.”

“I see, Uncle. You’ve worked so hard all these years.”

“It’s not hard work. Xixi has always been a little ray of sunshine. Everyone loves her wherever she goes. For example, Old Zhang’s son next door has always adored Xixi and even said he wants to marry her when he grows up…”

Jiang Shuli quickly covered her father’s mouth: “My dad was just joking. I hope Mr. He won’t laugh at us.”

“It’s okay. You’re Xixi’s cousin, right? Just call me He Zhuo.”

Jiang Shuli smiled politely and said, “Okay.”

He Zhuo remained polite and courteous: “Uncle, I really like your sweet peach shortbread. Could you teach me how to make it?”

“Sure!” It was rare to find someone who genuinely liked the pastries he made, and Uncle Jiang felt like he had found a kindred spirit. He readily agreed, “I have a lot of tools at home, with all kinds of styles and patterns. If it’s convenient for you sometime, you can come to my house, and I’ll teach you.”

“It’s convenient for me right now.”

Uncle Jiang paused for a moment, then laughed and said, “Alright, alright, I’m on rest these few days anyway, so let’s go now.”

“Won’t that be inconvenient?”

“It’s alright. You’re Xixi’s senior, we’re classmates. You’re a guest, there’s no need for any inconvenience. Let’s go.”

“Okay, then I’ll take my leave.”

He Zhuo was about to follow when his arm was immediately grabbed.

Jiang Youxi narrowed her eyes: “What are you going to do?”

Is this guy holding back something?

He Zhuo glanced at her: “Didn’t I say I wanted to learn how to make sweet peach shortbread?”

“I can do that too. I’ll teach you when we get back.”

“That won’t do,” He Zhuo slapped her hand away, “Can you be the same as your uncle?”

“How is it different? I grew up eating my uncle’s sweet peach shortbread. I know the steps and taste of it by heart. Can’t I teach you?”

He Zhuo stared at the small face so close to his own and suddenly asked, “You really like peaches?”

Jiang Youxi was puzzled, but she still nodded honestly: “Yes, it’s because I like to eat peaches and desserts that my uncle specially developed this peach shortbread and made it for me himself.”

No wonder she smells so strongly of peaches; the love of family is far more intense and profound than the scent of peaches.

As if remembering something, the man looked somewhat disappointed: “Your uncle loves you very much.”

“Of course. My aunt and uncle, and my cousins, they are the best people in the world.”

He Zhuo smiled slightly and reached out to rub her head: “My Xixi must be a very good girl to be liked by so many people.”

“What do you mean ‘your home’? Stop trying to get involved!” Jiang Youxi shook off his hand. “I’ll teach you later, you don’t need to go.”

“What, am I that shameful?”

“Isn’t it the same whether I teach it or my uncle teaches it?”

“no the same.”

“How are they different?”

“I just like what my uncle taught me.”

“…”

Hey.

Whose uncle is he anyway?

He called me “Uncle” right off the bat, and he did it so smoothly!

–

Jiang Youxi couldn’t stop He Zhuo, so she could only let him go.

Well, Jiang Xu hasn’t seen his dad in a long time either. Let them meet, so that the kid won’t keep nagging her about his dad all the time.

Jiang Youxi immediately followed.

He Zhuo suddenly stopped in his tracks.

Jiang Youxi also stopped: “What’s wrong?”

“I forgot something.”

“?What’s up?”

He leaned closer to her, looking at her intently: “Was what your uncle said just now true?”

“What did you say?”

“You like Old Zhang’s son next door?”