Chapter 113: The Big Cotton-padded Jacket
Chapter 113: The Big Cotton-padded Jacket
Li Zian was very worried about Tang Qing. He followed the sound of crying to find her, and this search led him right to the bathroom door. He couldn’t go in there.
Mu Chuntao said, “Do you want me to go in and check on her?”
Li Zian thought for a moment and then changed his mind. “Forget it, let her cry by herself for a while. Crying it out is better than keeping it bottled up.”
Mu Chuntao suddenly pressed herself against Li Zian’s back from behind. Her slender arms wrapped around his waist and held him. “Oh no, what if I get jealous?”
“What are you jealous about?” Li Zian suddenly remembered something and quickly added, “We agreed it was an act, and you were one of the actors too. Don’t overthink it. She raised Xiaomei all this time. I owe her a debt of gratitude. When she’s in such a difficult situation, I have to help.”
Mu Chuntao laughed and said, “I’m just teasing you. Did you think I was Yu Meilin? I’m not that strong-willed or petty.”
Li Zian caught her soft hands and gently held them. His voice turned tender. “Does it still hurt?”
Mu Chuntao was slightly taken aback. “I didn’t bump into anything. Where would it hurt?”
“Does it still hurt?” Li Zian asked again, somewhat shyly.
Mu Chuntao suddenly understood. She felt both embarrassed and annoyed, and she bumped her forehead against the back of Li Zian’s head.
Thump.
A soft sound.
The one who got bumped didn’t feel any pain and stayed silent, but the one who did the bumping let out a yelp.
Li Zian quickly turned around, concerned. “Did you hurt yourself? Does it hurt?”
“It hurts. You need to blow on it.” Mu Chuntao looked utterly pitiful.
“Alright, I’ll blow on it for you.”
Li Zian brushed her hair aside. There wasn’t even a red mark on her fair, delicate forehead, but he still seriously leaned in and blew on it gently, over and over.
Meanwhile, Mu Chuntao held his waist tightly, her Peach Blossom Face full of happiness and bliss.
“Ahem.” A cough sounded.
The two separated within a second.
The one who coughed was Fan Rui. He regretted it immediately and cursed himself inwardly.
Fan Rui, oh Fan Rui, you idiot, they were just being intimate…
No, no, they were right in the middle of being all lovey-dovey. What’s wrong with you, coughing like that!
Mu Chuntao’s face turned red.
Li Zian’s face turned red too.
Fan Rui stood at the entrance of the hallway, unsure whether to approach or turn and leave. He just stood there, dumbfounded.
The atmosphere was really awkward.
Li Zian cleared his throat dryly. “Just now, Chuntao got some dust in her eye. I was helping her blow it out.”
Fan Rui nodded. “Oh, I thought it might be something like that.”
Mu Chuntao gave Fan Rui a glare. “Do you need something?”
Fan Rui shook his head. “Nothing. I just came to tell you that my employee took that woman to the bus station.”
Li Zian said, “Brother Fan, thank you for your help with this matter. Without you, the act wouldn’t have been convincing.”
Fan Rui waved his hand. “Master, why be so polite? In the future, if there’s anything you need me for, just say the word. Don’t stand on ceremony with me.”
Li Zian smiled. “Alright, no need for politeness between friends.”
Fan Rui smiled too. Having a Master as a friend was like gaining an extra life or two. Definitely worth it!
Mu Chuntao suddenly said, “Brother Fan, is there anything else?”
Fan Rui was slightly taken aback, then suddenly slapped his forehead. “Oh! I just remembered, I do have something. I need to make a very important phone call. I’ll be gone for about an hour.”
He turned and left.
After two steps, he turned back and added, “The rooms upstairs aren’t locked.”
Li Zian: “…”
Mu Chuntao’s face instantly flushed red all the way to her ears, and she glared fiercely at Fan Rui.
Fan Rui turned and walked away.
He wasn’t blind. The affair between Mu Chuntao and the Master was so obvious, how could he not see it?
But some things are better seen through without being spoken. Pretending not to know was the wisest choice.
As soon as Fan Rui left, Mu Chuntao leaned in close again, her voice soft. “I still want a hug.”
Li Zian chuckled helplessly. “Do you want me to lift you up high too? You’re in your twenties and still acting cute. You’re just like Li Xiaomei.”
Even as he said this, his arms reached out and hugged her.
Sometimes men say one thing but mean another. Clearly wanting to hug her, he still had to say something coy.
Mu Chuntao laughed and said, “Xiaomei is your Little Cotton-padded Jacket, and I’m your big cotton-padded jacket. I really do want you to lift me up high. Try it, see if you can lift me up high.”
“You’re a cotton quilt. I can’t lift you.”
“Hmph!” Mu Chuntao reached out to pinch Li Zian’s waist, but couldn’t bring herself to use much force. It quickly turned into tickling.
Li Zian really was ticklish, and it got to him.
He remembered what Fan Rui had said. The rooms upstairs aren’t locked.
“Brother Fan said the rooms upstairs aren’t locked. Do you want to go see what the decor style is like?” Li Zian said.
Mu Chuntao spat lightly. “Pah, liar. You just want to eat the peach, don’t you?”
Li Zian looked completely serious. “Really, I just genuinely want to see what the decor style of the master bedroom is. The decoration in this house seems quite tasteful so far, don’t you think?”
“Alright, I’ll go with you to take a look.” Mu Chuntao’s face was red. “So, are you going to look for one minute, or ten minutes?”
Li Zian: “…”
Mu Chuntao’s big eyes blinked. “If you’re looking for one minute, I’ll go with you. If you’re looking for ten minutes, Teacher Tang is still in the bathroom.”
Li Zian felt an itch in his heart, mixed with a sense of guilt. Teacher Xiao Tang was still crying in the bathroom. How could he be thinking about checking out the master bedroom’s decor style?
This really wasn’t right.
Just then, the sound of flushing came from the bathroom.
Li Zian hurriedly let go of Mu Chuntao.
Mu Chuntao also hurriedly smoothed out the wrinkles on her clothes.
Just two seconds later, the intimately entwined pair had instantly transformed into a proper gentleman and a refined lady. The man was completely proper, and the woman was dignified and steady.
Mu Chuntao was truly afraid of being seen by Tang Qing while hugging Li Zian. Because Tang Qing was closer to Yu Meilin than to her. If Tang Qing went and told Yu Meilin, it would be like being caught red-handed.
But Li Zian didn’t have such worries. He believed that even if Tang Qing saw, she wouldn’t go tattling to Yu Meilin, because she wasn’t that kind of person. Hurriedly letting go now was just an instinctive reaction to avoid awkwardness.
Tang Qing opened the bathroom door and came out. There were no tear stains on her face, but her eyes were red. Although she tried hard to appear calm, her eyes still revealed her pain.
Li Zian said, “Xiao Tang, I asked Brother Fan to take your mother to the bus station. He bought her a ticket and sent her back. If you think it’s not right, I can have someone bring her back.”
“It’s good she’s gone. I… I don’t want to see her.” Tang Qing’s voice was still a bit shaky.
“Don’t think too much about it. The matter is resolved. Chuntao and I will take you back.” Li Zian said.
Tang Qing nodded.
Mu Chuntao said, “I’ll ask Brother Fan to make another trip. Teacher Xiao Tang can ride in my car, and Brother Zian, you can ride in Brother Fan’s car.”
She actually wanted Li Zian to ride in her car, but she had to avoid suspicion.
Li Zian nodded.
Ding ling ling, ding ling ling.
His mobile phone suddenly rang.
Li Zian took out his mobile phone and looked at it. It was Housekeeper calling. He didn’t avoid anyone and just swiped the answer button to take the call.
“It’s me, go ahead.”
Yu Meilin’s voice came from the mobile phone: “Is Teacher Xiao Tang’s matter settled?”
Li Zian said: “It’s settled. I was just about to take Teacher Tang home.”
Yu Meilin said: “Let her come to our house. I want to chat with her and comfort her.”
“Then I’ll pass the phone to her, you talk to her.” Li Zian handed the mobile phone to Tang Qing.
Tang Qing held the phone, looking a bit distracted, and said “hello?” Then she said: “Sister Meilin, yes…”
Mu Chuntao moved closer to Li Zian and whispered: “What did Yu Meilin say?”
Li Zian also lowered his voice: “She wants to chat with Tang Qing.”
Mu Chuntao’s voice became even softer: “To your house?”
Li Zian nodded.
Mu Chuntao pouted, then walked outside.
Li Zian knew she had something to say and understandingly followed her.
After leaving the living room, Mu Chuntao said quietly: “Do you dare to come over tonight?”
“Ah?” Li Zian was a bit unable to keep up with King Kong Lolita’s pace.
Mu Chuntao said with a smile: “You really like studying other people’s home decor, right? You haven’t been to my room yet. If you dare to come, I’ll leave the door unlocked for you tonight.”
But Li Zian chickened out instantly: “Your dad is still home. Wouldn’t I be asking for trouble?”
Yu Meilin was also home, but there was no need to say that.
Mu Chuntao pouted: “I knew you wouldn’t dare, you coward.”
Li Zian silently accepted it.
Being a bit timid in front of his woman was a sign of affection.
“Well then, do you dare to leave your door unlocked for me? I’ll sneak into your house tonight.” Mu Chuntao looked at Li Zian, her eyes warm and carrying a hint of challenge.
Li Zian felt a headache coming.
My sister, are you determined to capsize our little boat?
“I’ll bring you some Taozi, sweet and crispy white flower peaches.” Mu Chuntao winked at Li Zian.
These words had a power that struck right at the soul.
Somehow, Li Zian nodded.
So be it if it capsizes.
It was bound to capsize sooner or later anyway.
“Is it convenient for me to come over?” Fan Rui’s voice came from under a tree.
Mu Chuntao covered her chest and retorted: “Oh my, are you a ninja? What are you doing hiding behind a tree?”
Fan Rui jumped out from behind the tree and waved his hand: “Face the swift wind! Hasaki!”
Mu Chuntao pouted: “You’re decades old and still watching anime, aren’t you ashamed?”
Fan Rui walked over, smiling, and said: “Even at my age, I’m still a boy at heart. A guy’s gotta have some hobbies, right? If I had Master’s looks, figure, and abilities, I’d study love instead. That would be really interesting.”
Li Zian gave an awkward smile.
But he did like what Fan Rui said.
Mu Chuntao rolled her eyes at Fan Rui: “You’re a bad guy yourself, that’s fine, but don’t come here to corrupt our Master, or I’ll cut ties with you.”
Fan Rui chuckled: “You keep such a close watch, even if I wanted to take Master out to have fun, I wouldn’t get the chance.”
Li Zian couldn’t help but wonder what he meant by “have fun,” but he was just curious. If Fan Rui took him to any improper places, he would definitely refuse righteously.
Mu Chuntao said: “Let’s be serious. When Teacher Tang comes out later, she’ll ride in my car. You take Brother Zian back.”
Fan Rui said: “I thought Master would ride in your car…” Suddenly noticing Mu Chuntao blinking, he immediately understood, “Uh, no problem. Master will ride in my car, I’ll take Master back.”
Li Zian nodded.
Just then, Tang Qing came out of the living room and returned the mobile phone to Li Zian.
“Brother Zian, Sister Meilin asked me to go to your house. Can I stay at your place tonight?” Tang Qing said.
“Of course you can. You ride with Chuntao. I’ll ride with Brother Fan,” Li Zian said.
He glanced at Mu Chuntao.
Mu Chuntao was also looking at him.
So, do you dare to leave your door unlocked tonight?