The Mad Young Master Falls Asleep Every Night to My Fragrance - Chapter 59
Zhang Chao was also a little embarrassed. Just as he was about to turn around and leave the scene, he suddenly remembered that he still had fireworks in his hand, so he turned back and put the fireworks box down.
“You’re busier than me during the Lunar New Year?”
Zhang Chao paused, then looked up at him.
He Zhuo let go, half-squatted down, tore open the fireworks box, took out a few fireworks and handed them to him.
Zhang Chao stared at him blankly, without making a move.
He couldn’t understand He Zhuo’s actions at this moment.
“What are you standing there for? Take it.”
Zhang Chao took it blankly: “You…you’re willing to let me play with Xixi?”
“Dream on.”
“…”
Jiang Xu happened to be carrying a box of fireworks and excitedly asked, “Dad, what brings you here? Did you come to play with me?”
“no.”
Jiang Xu said disappointedly, “Okay, then I’ll play by myself.”
“Let Uncle Zhang Chao play with you.”
To avoid constantly bothering Jiang Youxi.
Jiang Xu was taken aback. He looked at his parents, then at Uncle Zhang Chao, and instantly understood.
He immediately pulled Zhang Chao away: “Uncle Zhang Chao, that area is more spacious, let’s go play there!”
Zhang Chao was forced to follow him: “But…”
“Oh, no buts, Uncle Zhang Chao, I’ve discovered a new way to play, and I’ll show it to you right now!”
“Could you please stop calling me uncle?”
“Then what should I call you?”
“Brother Zhang Chao, or even Big Brother Zhang Chao, is fine with me.”
“Okay, Uncle Zhang Chao, did you bring a lighter? Can I borrow it?”
Zhang Chao: “…”
Watching the two figures gradually disappear into the distance, Jiang Youxi worried, “Isn’t it a bit inappropriate for us to force Zhang Chao like this?”
“Or should I let him play with you?”
“Sure, I’ve played with these fireworks with Zhang Chao and the others every year during Chinese New Year.”
“Starting this year, change it.”
“Why?”
“Because that kid needs someone to play with.”
“A short preface isn’t needed!”
He Zhuo scoffed, “You’re not him, how do you know if he needs it or not?”
“But I’m his mother!”
“A stepmother isn’t your biological mother.”
“…”
Jiang Youxi suddenly noticed something: “He Zhuo, I feel like you’ve changed recently?”
He Zhuo took the sparkler from her and lit it again: “Where does it change?”
Jiang Youxi said frankly, “It’s sour, like a rebellious teenager, and it likes to be sarcastic.”
Even fifteen-year-old Jiang Xu was more obedient than him.
He Zhuo paused, a wicked smile spreading across his face: “Isn’t it all because of you?”
“What?! It’s because of me again?”
What a ridiculous argument!
“If you hadn’t made me so jealous, would I be so sour?”
“???”
That bastard, he just keeps talking about whatever he’s dreaming about!
He Zhuo handed her the sparkler: “Want to play?”
The sparkler was lit, and brilliant sparks, like shooting stars, streaked across the dark night, dazzling and colorful.
Jiang Youxi happily accepted it and exclaimed, “It’s so beautiful!”
No wonder Jiang Shaoyang spent a fortune on these fireworks; the expensive ones are definitely more beautiful than the cheaper ones!
He Zhuo stood behind her, his head slightly tilted, quietly gazing at her profile.
The little girl held a fairy wand and gently swept it through the air, creating a flowing galaxy.
Her head rested against his chest, her clear, round almond-shaped eyes sparkling under the dazzling starlight, like two black pearls from the deep sea, soft and bright, full of vitality.
Chirp—
*Smack! Smack! Smack!*
The once quiet night sky was instantly illuminated by clusters of fireworks that resembled dazzling, colorful flowers.
Jiang Youxi was overjoyed and kept marveling at how beautiful the fireworks were.
Seeing the little girl’s excited expression, He Zhuo’s eyes softened, and he rested his chin on her head, looking in the direction she pointed.
The fireworks were indeed beautiful.
Just like the little girl in his arms.
He Zhuo was infected by her happiness and unconsciously smiled. He couldn’t help but lower his eyes and place a kiss on the top of the girl’s head.
Jiang Youxi paused, as if sensing something, and slowly raised her head.
“What’s wrong?”
Jiang Youxi took two steps back, turned to face him, touched her head, and looked him up and down.
Why are you looking at me like that?
Jiang Youxi said with a serious expression, “I don’t know why, but lately I keep feeling like someone is kissing me.”
He Zhuo looked at her: “Where should I kiss you?”
Jiang Youxi pointed to her head: “Here.”
Where else?
“And here!” Jiang Youxi pointed to her ears again, “but the ear area isn’t very noticeable.”
He Zhuo responded with an “oh” without changing his expression: “When would this happen?”
The little girl looked at him with questioning, round eyes, her doubt tinged with uncertainty: “Every time you talk to me alone…”
“…”
The atmosphere suddenly became quiet for a moment.
So you think I was the one kissing you?
Jiang Youxi put her hands behind her back, leaned closer, narrowed her eyes, and asked tentatively, “What do you think?”
The man smiled, remaining calm and collected: “I’m not some kind of kissing monster, why would I kiss you for no reason?”
That makes sense.
He doesn’t have some kind of obsession with family; he doesn’t become family for no reason.
After getting to know him thoroughly over this period of time, Jiang Youxi realized that she had misunderstood him before.
In fact, He Zhuo is a wise, calm, loyal, and helpful person!
Most importantly, he’s not actually a pervert!
It was all a misunderstanding!
Jiang Youxi sighed, “It’s nothing, it’s probably just my imagination.”
He Zhuo suddenly smiled and reached out to rub her head: “You feel right, it really is your hallucination.”
Hearing him say that, Jiang Youxi became even more convinced that she was hallucinating.
Could it be because of her heart problem?
no!
Medical conditions in Luyang Township are limited. I must go to the hospital for a check-up after returning to Jianghai City after the New Year!
–
All the fireworks that Jiang Xu and his group brought were used up.
After the fireworks ended, everyone worked together to clean up the empty fireworks tubes and cardboard boxes.
Jiang Youxi’s phone rang; it was An Xiaoyu calling to wish her a Happy New Year.
An Xiaoyu and Jiang Youxi have known each other since their first year of high school. Every year during Chinese New Year, they would call each other on New Year’s Eve to wish each other a happy new year and send each other red envelopes.
“You guys pack up first, I’m going in!”
Jiang Youxi happily went back to her room to answer the phone.
After Zhang Chao finished packing his things, he saw He Zhuo and suddenly called out to him, “He Zhuo, classmate.”
He Zhuo stopped and turned to look at him.
He hugged the cardboard box, pursed his lips, and, as if summoning a great deal of courage, asked, “Can you promise that you will only love Xixi for the rest of your life and always be good to her?”
He Zhuo chuckled: “I would have done it even if you hadn’t said anything.”
“That’s good.” He smiled with relief. “To be honest, I’ve liked Xixi since junior high school, but she never knew. Before I met you, I was confident that I could win her over, but after seeing you, I instantly lost all confidence.”
“Whether it’s family background, ability, or personal appearance, you are far superior to me. It’s understandable that Xixi chose you, and I can comprehend it.”
“I respect her choice and I hope she can be happy.”
“so?”
His hands, hanging silently at his sides, clenched silently, as if he had mustered all his courage: “Starting today, I’ve decided to give up pursuing Xixi.”
He Zhuo was taken aback.
He thought the kid would keep pestering him, but he didn’t expect him to give up so quickly.
This was beyond his expectations.
Zhang Chao looked up and faced him directly, his face full of sincerity: “He Zhuo, I sincerely wish you and Xixi all the best. From now on… I will never appear in front of her again.”
Looking at his sincere expression, He Zhuo felt a little complicated.
He was happy that Zhang Chao was able to give up Jiang Youxi.
But he also worried that Jiang Youxi would be sad to lose her childhood playmate.
After all, they’ve been friends since childhood, and even if there’s no romantic love, there’s at least a deeper bond of kinship than friendship.
“It’s not like we’re going to never see each other again. We can just get along normally. There’s no need to cut ties completely.”
Zhang Chao looked surprised: “You…you don’t care?”
“I do care. But more than caring, I hope she can be herself as she pleases.” He Zhuo said calmly, “She is an independent individual with her own close friends. I can’t cut off her social circle just because she’s with me, selfishly keeping her by my side and making her world only have me.”
“Moreover, I trust our relationship very much.”
“…”
It must be said that Zhang Chao was indeed shocked by He Zhuo’s words.
At first, he thought He Zhuo was just a dissolute playboy, but after spending time together, he found that He Zhuo was much more mature and affectionate than he had imagined.
He was rich and powerful, and could easily shake the Fang family, who held absolute power in the region.
Most importantly, he liked Xixi and always cherished her.
Such an outstanding person, not to mention Xixi, even he, a man, couldn’t help but be attracted by his shining qualities.
Zhang Chao lowered his head, feeling guilty about his resentment towards him a few days ago: “No need, I don’t want to add unnecessary burden to Xixi.”
Jiang Xu was right. He and Xixi had grown up and were no longer like they were when they were little, able to play together without any worries and pick winter peaches from his grandmother’s house.
Friendships between men and women are best kept quietly in their hearts once they each have someone they like.
He Zhuo paused for a moment: “Me and Xixi…”
Zhang Chao looked at him.
He Zhuo paused, his voice trembling.
He wanted to explain that Jiang Youxi didn’t like him yet, and that it was too early to say such things.
But after thinking about it, I decided against it.
What if I tell him, and he suddenly changes his mind and wants to compete with me again?
It would be better to take this opportunity to cut off all of this kid’s thoughts once and for all.
He Zhuo smiled and said, “It’s alright, you go ahead with your work.”
Zhang Chao nodded slightly, then turned and left.
“Zhang Chao.”
Zhang Chao paused slightly in his steps.
“Thanks.”
He looked at him, puzzled: “Thank me for what?”
“Thank you for the video evidence of Fang Qi hitting someone back then.”
Zhang Chao looked at him quietly for a while before smiling politely: “You’re welcome. I did all this for Xixi.”
“…”
Hold.
He Zhuoqi laughed.
Luckily, I didn’t tell him that Xixi didn’t like me, otherwise that kid would definitely have changed his mind!
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