Counting down the number of days, today was already the fifteenth day of their cultivation. Shifu1 Qian Zhu was a good teacher; he used both emotions and logic, and though disciple Su Tang expressed his dissatisfaction, it was hard to go against shifuâs orders.
âHave you learnt it?â Qian Zhu asked as he released Su Tang, allowing the other to breathe.
âI learnt it, I learnt it!â Su Tang hurriedly nodded his head, looking like heâd just been bullied.
If this had happened before, he wouldâve definitely beaten and bitten Qian Zhu and called the other a rogue. However, he now knew that this was of no use because Qian Zhu was a rogue to begin with.
Qian Zhu wanted to start being a rogue again.
âHave you really learnt it?â Qian Zhu asked.
âReally learnt!â Su Tang nodded.
âThen do it again and let me see.â Qian Zhu replied.
âI wonât do it.â Su Tang almost stood out of irritation.
âThat means you havenât learnt it. Come, Iâll teach you.â After Qian Zhu said this, Su Tang stepped on him.
Su Tangâs kicks didnât hurt and Qian Zhu had no reaction, only continuing to stare at Su Tang. The thing Su Tang didnât like the most was Qian Zhuâs expression that seemed similar to the way a shifu would look disappointedly at a stupid disciple.\n
In reality, Qian Zhuâs heart didnât have these kinds of thoughts at all.
The two argued for a while before words finally turned into actions and they hugged each other. It wasnât until Su Tang started crying and begging for mercy that Qian Zhu released his lips, appearing content.
Su Tangâs little face was red and his lips were a tad swollen. He hugged his blanket and moved back before saying indignantly, âHow is this shifu so improper, taking advantage of your own disciple?â
âThen who should I take advantage of?â Qian Zhu asked, his eyebrows raised.
Su Tang was stunned by his question and didnât know what to say. He thought for half a day before weakly replying, âYou werenât like this last time.â
What he said was trueâbefore Qian Zhu met Su Tang, he was a cold and noble flower, and after Qian Zhu met Su Tang, he was a warm and kind big brother. Later, heâd turned into a rogue.
âThen how was I like before ah?â Qian Zhu asked.
âYou wereâŚâ Su Tang faltered for a moment before he said, âLast time, you were⌠like a gentleman, warm and refined. Now you always kiss me and your limbs arenât truthful either2.â
âAi, then should we not kiss anymore?â Qian Zhu asked smilingly.
âAh?â Su Tangâs face fell when he heard Qian Zhuâs words. He actually really liked it when Qian Zhu was near him, and every time they kissed felt very comfortable. En, it was only a little comfortable. However, he was just too shy to admit it and he could never keep up with Qian Zhuâs pace. After they kissed, heâd always be left teary-eyed and panting for air, and it also made him feel very shy.
But Qian Zhu said theyâd kiss each other again in the future and he was unwilling. He was aware that the reason he felt this way was due to him being arrogant and pampered. This couldnât be fixed, and they werenât something that could be cured. Not only could it not be cured, but sometimes when Su Tang was in a rush, heâd cry aggrievedly.
Now Su Tang was close to tears again.
âI was just playing around, so why are you crying?â Qian Zhu hurriedly comforted Su Tang.\nâThis isnât fun at all.â Su Tang turned away, refusing to look at Qian Zhu.
âOkay, okay, okay, I wonât do it anymore. Who knew youâd cry as soon as you were kissed.â Qian Zhu spoke until here and was unsure as to whether he should cry or laugh. This little guy was seriously silly and he took every sentence he heard at face value.
And while he took it at face value, he was still a spoiled crybaby. When he felt wronged, heâd cry in grievance, and so long as those little tears rolled down, Qian Zhu would find it extremely heart-wrenching to look at.
Su Tang also felt that his previous self was a little embarrassing so he wanted to jump over the topic. He covered his ears and pretended as if he didnât hear or see anything. Then he said to Qian Zhu, âYouâre not allowed to talk about this anymore.â
Qian Zhu nodded and removed Su Tangâs hands from his ears, taking them into the palms of his own. He asked, âIf Iâve changed so much, why havenât you changed at all?â
âMe?â Su Tang thought about it for a while but still couldnât think of an answer. âWhatâs up with me?â
âYouâre a little cutie ah.â Qian Zhu gently kissed Su Tangâs forehead before saying, âYouâre also a little silly.â
Since Su Tangâs hands were held by Qian Zhu, he couldnât cover his forehead and could only stare at the other. He was a little upset and shy, asking softly, âWhy havenât I changed ah?â
âBecause from the moment I saw you, Iâve always been spoiling you.â Qian Zhu rubbed his head.
âSmooth-talker.â Su Tangâs heart was filled with warmth. It felt like the sun was shining on his body and everything had turned gold and shiny.
His heart was also filled with shock. He stared at Qian Zhu, and out of the blue, he rushed over and kissed him, just like a kitty trying to steal a treat.
Then he was caught by Qian Zhu and it turned into a you-push-I-pull where they rolled around together for a while. A breeze blew across their faces and felt especially pleasant. Qian Zhu pressed against Su Tangâs body with almost no intention of getting up. Their eyes met and they were attracted to each other like magnetsâinseparable.
âDangâDangâDangââ There was a commotion outside the door and it slowly pulled the two back out of their thoughts. Qian Zhu rose and pulled Su Tang up at the same time before they adjusted their clothes. There was the sound of a pancake3Â vendor shouting in the alleyways.
\nIf you wanted to ask why, it would be because Su Tang was good-looking, even better looking than the fairy drawn in New Years paintings. He was adorable, and whoever saw him would definitely like him.
This wasnât the same for Qian Zhu. Although his appearance wasnât at all bad, it was just that his demeanor was too cold. Usually when he stood there expressionless, the sight could scare little children away.
Su Tang understood this logic and hurriedly turned to Qian Zhu for help. The other wordlessly walked over and directly carried Su Tang.
Then this bunch of children stared expectantly at Su Tang.
It looked as if Qian Zhu had snatched away their favorite toy.
Su Tang was helpless and could only say to the children, âBig brother has something to do and needs to go out. I canât play with you guys anymore.â
âThen why can that big brother go and play with the pretty big brother?â Some of the more courageous children asked, feeling wronged.
âBecause heâs my wife.â Qian Zhu replied before carrying Su Tang away.
By the time they walked out of the alleyway, Su Tang was still feeling shy about Qian Zhuâs words. How could he be like that, wasnât he teaching little children the wrong things?
âQuickly put me down ba.â Su Tang poked Qian Zhu, speaking nervously and shyly.
âNo.â Qian Zhu shook his head with a smile.
There were so many stores open, and vendors were chatting everywhere. The streets were full of pedestrians and the two of them standing there like that would attract many peopleâs gazes.
âWeâll be laughed at.â Su Tang anxiously replied.
âHow can it be.â Qian Zhu bopped his nose. âMy wife is so good-looking, who would laugh at him?â