Chapter 32 (1/2)
Chapter 32: Picky eater
Oblivious of the thoughts that ran though their minds, Li Yu personally prepared all the necessary items; earrings, alcohol wipes and antiseptic spray. He packed it into a box before putting it into a gift bag and handed it over.
Finally, the arduous ear-piercing journey had come to an end. Jiang Yang's eyes were red and his earlobes were also red. With a cold expression, he walked out the store. From the beginning to the end, he had not spoken a word to Qin Xu. Qin Xu peeked at him from the side and couldn't help but admit that despite the expression being quite unhappy, he looked very handsome and felt very satisfied with the idea of getting his ears pierced.
On the way back, they sat at the back of the car and both were a little absent-minded. Qin Xu unconsciously rubbed his fingers along the handle of the bag while he mulled over something when his phone started ringing. He reflexively answered the phone and hung up after a few short responses.
By the time he returned to his senses, he became a little stunned. The calm expression on his face faded and, no longer as complacent as earlier, he turned towards Jiang Yang with a guilty conscience and nudged Jiang Yang's shoulder.
Jiang Yang looked at him coldly.
Qin Xu smiled stiffly, ”Earlier, I received a call from your mother. She said that your uncle brought over chicken. She made soup and wanted you to go home to have some…..”
Jiang Yang instantly grabbed onto his hand and the veins on both his hands and forehead appeared to protrude in anger. With a look of fury, he asked, ”Why didn't you say so earlier?”
He may be able to guide Qin Xu through the ordeal, but that guy is stupid to the point that he wouldn't be surprised if he couldn't handle it.
Qin Xu's wrist hurt, and he guiltily rubbed his nose. Afraid that he would end up getting beaten to death, he didn't dare say that he was too preoccupied recalling Jiang Yang's tearful appearance earlier. Although Jiang Yang wasn't very polite, this was a normal interaction between the two boys and this made Qin Xu felt a little happy inside.
He handed the phone over and said good-heartedly, ”Call back?”
After a moment, Jiang Yang was barely able to calm himself down. He understood his mother's personality well. Although she loves her children dearly, she would also sometimes be very strict and surprisingly harsh. If you don't listen to her, you would find yourself faced with cold violence. For example ——- I told you that the milk tea is made from milk powder and the pearls are plastic. It's bad for your body so you can't drink it. You still want to drink? Then I'm not going to make dinner tonight. Let's see what you do now.
So for something like Mother Jiang's highly respected chicken soup, unless you have a good excuse, if you don't go home to have some then you would be considered as being unfilial and disrespectful. Afterwards, you wait for your death.
Mother Jiang is just that domineering.
Jiang Yang didn't take the phone and just threw away Qin Xu's hand. He held his forehead, ”Forget it. I'll go back with you.”
”Go back? Back to your place?”
”Yes.”
”Why?” Qin Xu wondered. Wasn't he afraid of being exposed?
”Don't talk nonsense. If you ask any more questions, you're dead.”
Jiang Yang had a look of impatience. After informing the driver the new address, he supported his chin and pondered over what he should do. Qin Xu watched him mull over things in silence and felt extremely curious. He didn't have any aversion at the idea of going to Jiang Yang's place, instead he felt slightly expectant?
The driver at the front overhead their conversation and didn't find things strange. He just thought that youngsters nowadays talk to each other very strangely. It was just like his child back at home. When talking about his mum to him he wouldn't say 'mum'. Instead he would say, 'your wife.'. The driver even thought that Jiang Yang and Qin Xu must be close cousins.
When they arrived at Jiang Yang's place, Qin Xu followed Jiang Yang's instructions and immediately introduced 'Qin Xu'.