Almost no one spoke, and everyone exchanged glances before finally placing their gazes on Su Tang in unison, revealing expressions that told of having seen something tragic1.Â
Su Tang couldnât understand the fairy sistersâ reactions. He was hugging simply brother Qian Zhu, but why were they looking at him like he was hugging a cactus instead?
Su Tang couldnât figure out the reason, so he raised his head and called again, âBrother Qian Zhu?â
Qian Zhu only reacted after hearing his call, but his heart continued to beat wildly. His eyes were fixed on Su Tangâs soft lips. When he noticed the other person smiling at him, showing off his little white teeth, he felt his mood lighten.Â
âEn.â Qian Zhu responded. Instead of pushing the other person away like everyone was expecting, the corners of his mouth hooked up and he reached out to rub Su Tangâs head.
Su Tangâs fluffy hair bounced around like a restless little puppy wagging its short tail, looking unexpectedly cute. When Qian Zhu saw him act like this, he caressed his hair with his fingers and found it to be very soft.   Â
Su Tang struggled twice before pouting at Qian Zhu, and he said, âDonât touch my head or else I wonât be able to grow tall.â Â
 âOh.â Qian Zhu heard Su Tangâs words and reluctantly took his hand back.
Everyoneâs eyes nearly bulged out of their heads. They looked at the two in disbelief, only feeling that their previously long-established worldviews were about to collapse. Â
As they had been living in the Immortal Realm for a long time, they were naturally well aware of what kind of temper this daren2 had. None could look down on his child-like appearance, and, in reality, no one dared look down on him. After all, his identity was not something merely any Heavenly Immortal could enjoy.  Â
Furthermore, this daren had an ice-cold personality, spoke very little, disliked people disturbing him, and disliked socialising even more. Even when meeting with the Heavenly Emperor, he would just nod.  \n
As for these little fairies, there was no need to mention them at all. If they were to meet him in the Immortal Realm, they didnât need to pay their respects or even salute, for they were only required to stand silently in their original spot and wait for him to walk away before quietly saluting him. This wasnât breaking any rules and, at the same time, they wouldnât be disturbing the daren at. Â
But nowâŚÂ   Â
No person whoâd seen the series of events that had just taken place could have imagined anything like this. When has this daren ever been so warm? When was he ever intimate with anyone? So intimate to the point where his arm was around Su Tangâs waist, holding him carefully?Â
Su Tang didnât know what the fairy sisters were thinkingâhe just felt their expressions were weird. It was as if the atmosphere had changed the moment Qian Zhu showed up. He pulled at the corner of Qian Zhuâs clothes, asking, âBrother Qian Zhu, did I do something wrong?â Â
âNo.â Qian Zhu said indifferently, raising his eyes to meet everyoneâs gazes, and then he grabbed Su Tangâs waist and lifted him up.   Â
âWah!â Su Tang shrieked, hugging Qian Zhuâs neck and clamping his legs around the otherâs mid-section. He was afraid of falling. Â
Despite Qian Zhuâs youthful appearance, his strength wasnât small and he effortlessly carried Su Tang. Of course, he wouldnât possibly let the other fall, but he did consider something for a while: it seemed Su Tang was afraid of heights. He kept clinging to his neck, so in this case why notâŚÂ Â
âDonât move, or else youâll fall.â Qian Zhu spoke.   Â
Hearing his words, Su Tang didnât dare make a single move, plastering himself to Qian Zhuâs body like a little sticky cake. No matter how much someone could try to pry him off, he still wouldnât let go.
Qian Zhuâs heart filled with satisfaction. He hugged Su Tang and made his way to his palace.  Â
Qian Zhu admitted that his heart held crooked thoughts, but if he didnât say it out loud, no one would know. Furthermore, he didnât think doing this kind of thing was bad. At least Su Tang would be closer to him, which was good.   Â
Su Tang finally managed to escape the crowd of fairy sisters, so he felt extremely grateful towards Qian Zhu. He didnât, however, bother thinking about why everyoneâs attitude towards Qian Zhu seemed rather strange.   Â
Out of politeness, Su Tang still waved at the fairy sisters and said, âGoodbye, pretty big sisters.â   Â
No one dared to make even the slightest sound.  Â
Su Tangâs face was full of awkwardness. Finally, on their way back, Su Tang saw Qian Zhuâs indifference and asked, âBrother Qian Zhu, whatâs up with them?â\nâTheyâre afraid of me.â Qian Zhu said lightly.
âWhy?â Su Tang felt skeptical. He thought carefully. Though he believed Qian Zhuâs words, he still didnât get it. The other person was obviously just a youth, and he was also very handsome; why would people be afraid of him?
Qian Zhu was unwilling to talk anymore on this topic. He only hugged Su Tang tighter and continued walking.  Â
Not long after, Qian Zhu asked, âThen, are you afraid of me?â   Â
âAi3, why should I be scared?â Su Tang was shocked by this question. He looked up at Qian Zhu.  Â
Qian Zhu seemed to have thought of something and didnât continue to speak.
It was the first time Su Tang had ever seen Qian Zhu show such an expression, where his eyes filled with sadness and it was like snow had settled over his body.   Â
Su Tang felt some discomfort in his heart. He reached out his hand to hug the otherâs head to his chest, resembling a little puppy as he coquettishly asked, âBrother Qian Zhu, are you feeling sad?âÂ
âWhy would I feel sad?â When Qian Zhu was rubbed by Su Tang like that, he felt like a fire had been lit inside his chest. It was warm and pleasant, and he felt reluctant to part with this emotion, selfishly wanting the fire to stay forever.  Â
He lowered his head and happened to lock eyes with Su Tang. Su Tangâs eyes were filled with light, as if there were countless stars within. Qian Zhu recalled their meeting near Chenchi, where the other had been like a lively little bunny and bounced over to hug his waist.  Â
âOf course Iâm not sad.â Qian Zhu finished, curving the corner of his mouth before asking Su Tang, âCan you use fairy magic?â   Â
âA little.â Su Tang didnât know why the other asked this question, but he still answered honestly. Â Â Â
âNo wonder.â Qian Zhu nodded his head and didnât continue to speak.   Â
This caused Su Tangâs heart to itch, and he became extremely curious. What did Qian Zhu mean by âno wonderâ? He really wanted to know. Â
\nSu Tang didnât know what to say. His heart was a mess. Qian Zhu hadnât said anything wrong and was simply comforting him, but kissing his face⌠kissing his face like that left him with a different kind of feeling.Â
âIâm not a child.â Su Tang at last weakly said.
âThen I wonât do it next time.â Qian Zhu said, helping Su Tang wipe away his tears and rub his head covered with soft hair.
Su Tang previously felt wronged, but in his heart, he now started to feel a little arrogant. He puffed out his cheeks and acted upset, mumbling out, âThen tell me: when you said âno wonderâ, what did you mean?â   Â
Qian Zhu dared not not reply. He could only say, âThe moment I see you, I become different from how I usually am. It even caused me to suspect whether or not you know fairy magic that made me like this.â
âWhat did I make you become?â Su Tang asked.   Â
âI get very happy whenever I see you, I like to be with you, I think youâre adorable, and Iâm always thinking of hugging you.â When Qian Zhu finished talking, Su Tangâs whole face was red.
âI canât do this kind of magic.â He said quietly.   Â
âAnd why is that?â Qian Zhu asked. Â
âDonât know, donât ask me.â Su Tangâs brain was no longer functioning properly.
âThen, do you have this kind of feeling?â Qian Zhu asked.
âI donât! I definitely donât!â Su Tang hurried to shake his head, but his red face sold him out.
âYou obviously do.â Qian Zhu said.
âWhy do you care whether I do or donât.â Su Tang was exposed, and he couldnât help exploding. He didnât want to discuss anything about himself with Qian Zhu anymore, so he said, âYou should solve your own problems. Tell me, why are you like this?âÂ
Qian Zhu thought for a long time before muttering a few words, âMaybe⌠itâs because I like you?â