UD: C41

Ken Takeuchi

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Those office drinking parties really didn't provide much eating wise, and given he was never one to join in on the excitement he wouldn't eat much there either.

Qiao Damai looked even more worried once he heard my answer, his tone hesitant as he then added: "Two days ago I saw in the news there was recently a murder at the airport. The murderer hasn't been caught yet and they seem to have a preference for killing beautiful and handsome..."

That night, sitting outside the bathroom sitting on a chair, I had a discussion with Li You, saying: "In a few days an uncle will be coming to our house for a holiday and I might not have the time to take care of you since I have to receive him. So would you like to go to your grandma and grandpa's for a few days?"

After he was done changing his shoes, Xiao Huaisu just stood there, without moving, just staring at Li You and me. Those beautiful gemstone like eyes of his lit up as they shone, the sense of satisfaction he felt seeming to radiate throughout his entire body. Was he feeling moved? His tall handsome self wearing such a warm expression on his face, made him appear to be so lost in sentimentality he couldn't dare disrupt the peaceful moment.

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It was now my turn to laugh out loud, my chin now lifted proudly as I stepped into the kitchen to make dinner.

On the other side of the door there was the sound of splashing water and Li You's voice was not loud at all, it carried traces of curiosity as she asked: "Which uncle? Do I know him?"

Qiao Damai simply uttered four words, slowly and clearly: "An infamous male escort."

The one time I met Qing Yichu, Li You wasn't there, so I replied: "You don't know this uncle. He's a relative of your dad's family in France. He never came to our place so he wants to visit.

The sight of us obviously made Qing Yichu quite pleased, a smiling expression crossing his face as he walked towards me and Qiao Damai.

Li You wasn't that close with her relatives in France, but her grandparents there video calling with her quite often made it a bit better. Because of this, she didn't hesitate in replying: "Oh, okay. But how many days will he be staying?"

Xiao Huaisu hugged me by my shoulder, letting me lean on his own. He said nothing, and I knew he was feeling same way too, it was just his emotions weren't as directly on exposed as mine.

Seeing his solemn look, even though I didn't know the person, I asked seriously: "Are they a really great person?"

I was already planning to call Qiao Damai and our tag team duo was going to let Qing Yichu know all the local cultural sites, the best scenic spots, and all sorts of cuisines.

"I don't know. He never came here before after all, so I'm not sure if he'll enjoy himself too much and extend his stay." I wasn't planning on sending Li You to her grandparents in the beginning, but thinking about Qing Yichu made me feel uncomfortable and I didn't want her to interact with him much. Plus, I was also afraid he might do something troublesome. For the time being, I would have to call someone to go pick Li You up, so I might as well send her to Lee Moli's until Qing Yichu leaves so she could return.

He slipped the hairdryer away from me, sat down right next to me too then began drying Li You's hair. While he did this, I urged Li You to finish the last bit her milk, saying: "If you don't it'll get cold."

Clicking his tongue, Qiao Damai whispered: "He really is very handsome."

Just as Qiao Damai was finished praising Qing Yichu, he finally made his way over, throwing his suitcase over to Qiao Damai, he them smiled and said to me: "Long time no see."

After cooking the noodles and getting ready to serve it, Xiao Huaisu walked in, taking up a spoon, helping me plate it. As he did so, I directed him from beside him: "Don't give Li You too much, she can't eat that much and I'm afraid she'll get indigestion if she does."

Now, apart from cooking her three meals a day and taking her to school, she seems a lot more independent. If wasn't for me being worried, I would've already let her go to and from school on her own like the other students since the school was nearby, she asked me about it before too. She growing up little by little, but in my eyes, she's still a that chubby little girl with the sweet smile I want to protect more than anything.

Handing a warm cup of milk to Li You after she was finished her bath and changed into her pyjamas, I noticed her hair was a bit damp, so after she finished her milk, I helped her dry it. While she told me all about her school life, I noticed her plump little steamed bun face has gradually disappeared as she had grown. These days, after she has grown older, her features have become even more distinct, more similar to Xiao Huaisu's. At the same time, she grew taller as well, losing her baby fat, appearing more skinny. It made me suddenly ask myself, when did time pass by so quickly?

I then turned to look at Qing Yichu swaggering as happy as can be, and back to the simple looking face of Qiao Damai.

Qing Yichu was clearly not very pleased with me ignoring his response to instead introduce Qiao Damai. But he still didn't forget his image, saying to Qiao Damai embarrassedly while wearing a smile: "Hello, Qiao-ge. I was under the impression you were an assistant sent by Huaisu-ge."

Anyway, it's not a big deal.

Li You pouted, but she still drank it obediently. When she was done, I stood up, took the glass and walked into the kitchen.

Those office drinking parties really didn't provide much eating wise, and given he was never one to join in on the excitement he wouldn't eat much there either.

Remembering when I sent her to kindergarten, she was only a tiny little thing who still wobbled when she walked. She was practically a lil steam bun with legs! But now, she could do things all by herself, and doesn't really need my help. I could remember a time when Li You was just a first year kindergartener, her teacher had given her a parent assisted handicraft project to do, but Li You couldn't stick one of the pieces no matter how hard she tried. She got so anxious she ended up begging me to help her do it, then after it was done, she hugged me my neck and kissed my face while telling me 'dad is so awesome!' And let me tell you, being praised like that really felt really satisfying.

The one time I met Qing Yichu, Li You wasn't there, so I replied: "You don't know this uncle. He's a relative of your dad's family in France. He never came to our place so he wants to visit.

He then took off his coat and hung it up, his head craning to look at Li You and me while he changed out of his shoes. Holding he cup of milk, once she saw Xiao Huaisu, she leaned her head to face him saying: "Dad, you're back."

The more I think about it, the more I feel it's a matter worth contemplation.

Still blow drying her hair, I asked him: "Did you eat?"

I didn't get it, so I asked further: "A celebrity?"

This feeling of your kids growing up, of needing you less and less, makes you feel proud, but at the same time it fills you with emptiness... and a little sadness too.

Xiao Huaisu looked at me, surprise on his faces he asked: "You don't like him so why did you promise? If you don't want him to come here I'll help you refuse."

Qing Yichu seems to be very pleased upon hearing my arrangements, especially when he heard Xiao Huaisu's name mentioned, his eyes bending into a crescent: "That's troublesome." He then walked ahead of us, not even asking about why Xiao Huaisu wasn't there to pick him up, making it evident he was aware of Xiao Huaisu recent movements.

The sound of the blow dryer hid the noise coming from the opened door. Only after Xiao Huaisu pushed the door open and entered, did I notice he returned.

Turning to look at him, I saw him shake his head. He didn't say anything, however, only following behind me silently.

Still blow drying her hair, I asked him: "Did you eat?"

After the light in her bedroom went off, I said to Xiao Huaisu remorsefully: "I don't want her to grow up."

Li You pouted, but she still drank it obediently. When she was done, I stood up, took the glass and walked into the kitchen.

What the heck do you mean by shaking and nodding your head? Are they famous or not

From the corner of my eye, I saw Li You send Xiao Huaisu a pained shrug, saying: "He has to keep himself busy."

Chuckling, I replied: "I heard aunt say you're not accustomed to living in hotels, so I made sure to prepare your Huaisu-ge's apartment in the city especially for you. It'll be more convenient for you to have fun there."

He hummed in agreement.

Still blow drying her hair, I asked him: "Did you eat?"

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After saying this he asked me: "Where are we going?"

Clicking his tongue, Qiao Damai whispered: "He really is very handsome."

At a loss, I stared at his unmoving form, smiling as I asked: "What's the matter? What are you doing standing there?"

Hearing his question, I thought about that guy's facial features. He looked a lot like Qing Youyu, bearing the same clean and delicate features, so I nodded.

Clicking his tongue, Qiao Damai whispered: "He really is very handsome."

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After saying this he asked me: "Where are we going?"

When he returned to his senses, blinking for bit, he began walking forward. After he neared us, he rubbed Li You' cheeks while replying: "Yeah, I ate. But I still feel a bit hungry."

But Xiao Huaisu said: "I'll do it, just wait until I'm done drying Youyou's hair, alright?"

Those office drinking parties really didn't provide much eating wise, and given he was never one to join in on the excitement he wouldn't eat much there either.

Xiao Huaisu looked at me, surprise on his faces he asked: "You don't like him so why did you promise? If you don't want him to come here I'll help you refuse."

I didn't get it, so I asked further: "A celebrity?"

Li You pouted, but she still drank it obediently. When she was done, I stood up, took the glass and walked into the kitchen.

After saying this he asked me: "Where are we going?"

Anyway, it's not a big deal.

Hearing his question, I thought about that guy's facial features. He looked a lot like Qing Youyu, bearing the same clean and delicate features, so I nodded.

"There's some duck soup in the fridge from this morning, and some noodles too. I'll heat some up since I'm a little hungry too."

Understanding, I nodded, saying: "I'll take good care of him and make him right at home, don't worry. Well have fun, enjoy ourselves to the fullest." I really mean it.

Trying to hold back my laughter was just too painful.

But Xiao Huaisu said: "I'll do it, just wait until I'm done drying Youyou's hair, alright?"

He hummed in agreement.

After the light in her bedroom went off, I said to Xiao Huaisu remorsefully: "I don't want her to grow up."

He hummed in agreement.

Hopelessly, I asked him: "Can you let me exercise my muscles and bones every one and a while? Are you scared I'll get tired after reheating some soup?" I did my best to not roll my eyes, I didn't like him kicking up a fuss over every little thing.

Just as Qiao Damai was finished praising Qing Yichu, he finally made his way over, throwing his suitcase over to Qiao Damai, he them smiled and said to me: "Long time no see."

Those office drinking parties really didn't provide much eating wise, and given he was never one to join in on the excitement he wouldn't eat much there either.

The more I think about it, the more I feel it's a matter worth contemplation.

Turning to look at him, I saw him shake his head. He didn't say anything, however, only following behind me silently.

From the corner of my eye, I saw Li You send Xiao Huaisu a pained shrug, saying: "He has to keep himself busy."

The sound of the blow dryer hid the noise coming from the opened door. Only after Xiao Huaisu pushed the door open and entered, did I notice he returned.

Xiao Huaisu let out chuckle, "Then we'll just let him exercise."

The one time I met Qing Yichu, Li You wasn't there, so I replied: "You don't know this uncle. He's a relative of your dad's family in France. He never came to our place so he wants to visit.

At a loss, I stared at his unmoving form, smiling as I asked: "What's the matter? What are you doing standing there?"

Before his voice trailed off, she then added: "But your noodles really aren't as tasty as dad's."

Seeing how determined the look on my face was, he knew it was no use trying and so only said: "Seeing the relationship between his family and my aunt..." The look in his eyes held deep meaning.

iana: now why and how would the precious Qiao Damai know what that famous male "escort" even looks like? Anyhow, Qing Yichu can go choke on a dk for all I care.

It was now my turn to laugh out loud, my chin now lifted proudly as I stepped into the kitchen to make dinner.

Li You pouted, but she still drank it obediently. When she was done, I stood up, took the glass and walked into the kitchen.

Plus, I got the feeling if I tactfully refused, Qing Yichu wouldn't be able to stop himself from showing up.

I didn't get it, so I asked further: "A celebrity?"

If he didn't mention it I would've forgotten a about him. I didn't do it deliberately, it was just that I didn't really care that much. So nodding, I replied: "Yeah. Qing Yichu is visiting the country and I promised her."

"A Japanese person."

Holding Qiao Damai by the shoulder, I pulled the suitcase he handed to him and said: "This is my friend, you can call him Qiao-geT/n: He's making sure to reaffirm Qiao Damai is Qing Yichu's senior.."

He hummed in agreement.

Still blow drying her hair, I asked him: "Did you eat?"

The three of us didn't go the the dinner table to eat like usual. Li You and I sat cross-legged on the sofa as we ate and watched TV, but Xiao Huaisu seemed to have rarely at on the couch to eat anything and looked as though he didn't know what position to take. Seeing Li You and I were relaxed, he smiled and leaned himself back too. Even though his legs weren't crossed like ours, but his pose was way more comfortable than ours, and a heck of a lot more refined.

"A Japanese person."

Holding Qiao Damai by the shoulder, I pulled the suitcase he handed to him and said: "This is my friend, you can call him Qiao-geT/n: He's making sure to reaffirm Qiao Damai is Qing Yichu's senior.."

Xiao Huaisu hugged me by my shoulder, letting me lean on his own. He said nothing, and I knew he was feeling same way too, it was just his emotions weren't as directly on exposed as mine.

"There's some duck soup in the fridge from this morning, and some noodles too. I'll heat some up since I'm a little hungry too."

When she was done eating, Li You took her dishes to the kitchen and washed them, telling us goodnight before washing up and heading off to bed.

As Qing Yichu's closest family members, do Qing Youyu and Lian Youshu not know their child's true intentions?

The more I think about it, the more I feel it's a matter worth contemplation.

From the corner of my eye, I saw Li You send Xiao Huaisu a pained shrug, saying: "He has to keep himself busy."

After the light in her bedroom went off, I said to Xiao Huaisu remorsefully: "I don't want her to grow up."

Seeing how determined the look on my face was, he knew it was no use trying and so only said: "Seeing the relationship between his family and my aunt..." The look in his eyes held deep meaning.

Me: "..." All this time I listened to you seriously, and that's your reply? Are you freaking serious?

Xiao Huaisu let out chuckle, "Then we'll just let him exercise."

The more I think about it, the more I feel it's a matter worth contemplation.

Xiao Huaisu hugged me by my shoulder, letting me lean on his own. He said nothing, and I knew he was feeling same way too, it was just his emotions weren't as directly on exposed as mine.

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Done with washing up and lying in bed, Xiao Huaisu suddenly remembered something about Qing Yichu and said to me: "Did my mom called today?"

"There's some duck soup in the fridge from this morning, and some noodles too. I'll heat some up since I'm a little hungry too."

The more I think about it, the more I feel it's a matter worth contemplation.

This feeling of your kids growing up, of needing you less and less, makes you feel proud, but at the same time it fills you with emptiness... and a little sadness too.

Done with washing up and lying in bed, Xiao Huaisu suddenly remembered something about Qing Yichu and said to me: "Did my mom called today?"

It was now my turn to laugh out loud, my chin now lifted proudly as I stepped into the kitchen to make dinner.

Xiao Huaisu looked at me, surprise on his faces he asked: "You don't like him so why did you promise? If you don't want him to come here I'll help you refuse."

In the distance, I saw the slim figure of Qing Yichu approaching, so to that friend of mine I said: "You're going to disappointed then. He's here." Qiao Damai turned his head to the direction I was looking, and right about then the people who left the flight came out, there weren't many coming, more than half the folks at the exit were gone and sticking out from all of them, walking at his own leisurely pace was Qing Yichu, his handsome features attracting the attention of a many eyes.

All I could think about was that the elders had already spoken, and such a small matter isn't one worth not agreeing to, and how doing so might make me come off as petty. Besides, they don't know about being like oil and water.

Qiao Damai stuffed his hands into his sleeves, it wasn't actually cold though, it was just a habit he had left over from winter. From the left side and the right side, we both saw nothing resembling Qing Yichu. Then after ten minutes more, Qiao Damai said to me worriedly: "That lil brother of yours from far away... is he good-looking?"

Plus, I got the feeling if I tactfully refused, Qing Yichu wouldn't be able to stop himself from showing up.

"A Japanese person."

Anyway, it's not a big deal.

I was already planning to call Qiao Damai and our tag team duo was going to let Qing Yichu know all the local cultural sites, the best scenic spots, and all sorts of cuisines.

Qiao Damai simply uttered four words, slowly and clearly: "An infamous male escort."

"I'm bored, alright. I was just thinking about having someone come hang out with me. It's just him." I really was bored, so if Qing Yichu wants to come, that's just fine with me. Why would be afraid of him failing?

Seeing how determined the look on my face was, he knew it was no use trying and so only said: "Seeing the relationship between his family and my aunt..." The look in his eyes held deep meaning.

I was just in a daze thinking about something, the way Qing Yichu treated Qiao Damai just now had made me so mad, but I asked: "Who?"

Understanding, I nodded, saying: "I'll take good care of him and make him right at home, don't worry. Well have fun, enjoy ourselves to the fullest." I really mean it.

Done with washing up and lying in bed, Xiao Huaisu suddenly remembered something about Qing Yichu and said to me: "Did my mom called today?"

Xiao Huaisu grinned, adding: "If you want to hang out with him, it'll be a good idea to call up Qiao Damai too. I'll feel a lot more at ease knowing you two are together."

Anyway, it's not a big deal.

I didn't get it, so I asked further: "A celebrity?"

Qiao Damai took Qing Yichu's suitcase from my hand and said to me: "Don't you get the feeling... he looks a bit like someone."

As expected, Xiao Huaisu does know me the best.

Seeing his solemn look, even though I didn't know the person, I asked seriously: "Are they a really great person?"

He didn't carry much luggage, only a suitcase and a backpack, looking just like a student who just left a college campus. The student air around him wasn't the same as the old one wafting from us, his was one of youth.

Holding Qiao Damai by the shoulder, I pulled the suitcase he handed to him and said: "This is my friend, you can call him Qiao-geT/n: He's making sure to reaffirm Qiao Damai is Qing Yichu's senior.."

I was already planning to call Qiao Damai and our tag team duo was going to let Qing Yichu know all the local cultural sites, the best scenic spots, and all sorts of cuisines.

Two days later, I personally drove to the airport to pick up Qing Yichu. Before he came here, it's possible he just graduated and would start working soon. So when he told his family he'd be coming to the country to vacation on his own, they probably agreed willingly. It didn't matter if the relationship of the ones receiving him was close or not.

As Qing Yichu's closest family members, do Qing Youyu and Lian Youshu not know their child's true intentions?

Me: "..." All this time I listened to you seriously, and that's your reply? Are you freaking serious?

I then turned to look at Qing Yichu swaggering as happy as can be, and back to the simple looking face of Qiao Damai.

Qiao Damai took Qing Yichu's suitcase from my hand and said to me: "Don't you get the feeling... he looks a bit like someone."

Trying to hold back my laughter was just too painful.

Me: "..." All this time I listened to you seriously, and that's your reply? Are you freaking serious?

The more I think about it, the more I feel it's a matter worth contemplation.

Qiao Damai simply uttered four words, slowly and clearly: "An infamous male escort."

The one time I met Qing Yichu, Li You wasn't there, so I replied: "You don't know this uncle. He's a relative of your dad's family in France. He never came to our place so he wants to visit.

Qiao Damai and I stood at the exit waiting for Qing Yichu, one on the left one on the right. The broadcast at the airport already announced the flight had already landed ten minutes ago, and because we had gotten there early, we had been waiting for thirty minutes yet we saw no sign of Qing Yichu's royal carriage.