Chapter 495 - Really Hated It (1/2)

”Daddy.” Chu Xiang threw whatever she had been holding and ran towards Chu Lui as soon as she saw him. She hugged both of Chu Lui's legs.

Was this child doing it on purpose? Short of getting on all fours and let her rode him like a pony, he had done everything for her, including feeding her and getting her drinks. However, she had not treated him nicely. Not even once. On the contrary, when she saw his cousin, she practically jumped with joy.

Chu Lui carried Chu Xiang in his arms. He wasn't trying to be kind to her. Compared to any other person, he was being more cordial.

With Chu Xiang in his arms, Chu Lui turned and made his way out.

”Wait a minute. Brother, where are you going?” Du Jingtang quickly grabbed his jacket and ran after him.

”To eat.” Chu Lui didn't bother to say much. This was mealtime. Could they be going to bed instead of eating during mealtime?

”I'm coming, too.” Du Jingtang's eyes lit up. Oh yes, this was a chance to freeload for a meal that didn't come easily. He would be an idiot to pass it. After being a nanny for the whole morning, his cousin should treat him to a meal at the very least. He had to do that no matter what.

Chu Lui didn't pay much attention to Du Jingtang. Neither did he forbid him from coming along. Du Jingtang knew this meal would certainly be within his grasp.

Chu Lui picked up his chopsticks and began feeding the child sitting across him. Du Jingtang was dumbfounded by what he saw.

”Brother, you look like a professional.” Although he hadn't been a parent before, he was doing a pretty decent job at it.

Chu Lui continued to feed Chu Xiang. He wasn't stupid. Having seen his mother doing the feeding every day, he was simply mimicking her motions.

Right. Brother.” Du Jingtang nibbled at the tip of his chopsticks. ”Have you really decided to adopt this child? Don't you need more time to consider? I feel that she's not really a suitable candidate because she is at the age where she can remember things. Do you want to adopt a younger one, preferably a boy?” As soon as he was finished talking, he was surprised to see Chu Xiang looking at him with hostility in her eyes.

Du Jingtang was on the brink of tears. It seemed he was being a target of loathing. It was obvious that she was just an average child—one who didn't know what was right or wrong. However, Chu Xiang was anything but average. She was mature for her age. Du Jingtang would never know the extent of her sensitivity.

”All the paperwork has been done. What do you think? Besides, one can easily find out who we are, what we eat and drink every day. A child has appeared out of nowhere and stayed with us. Are you dumb, or do you think the others are blind?” Chu Lui asked as he ate his share. Although his tone of voice wasn't heavy, Du Jingtang felt he was being slapped with each word. It almost pinned him to the ground. Chu Xiang, on the other hand, did not show much interest in her face. Suddenly, Du Jingtang felt an awkward silence. He shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly. He should eat more so that he wouldn't feel he was mistreated.

”Waiter.” He waved at the waiter, standing at the side and ordered a whole list of food from the menu. If he couldn't finish, he could bring the leftovers back for supper. They returned to the office after their meal. As expected, Chu Lui dumped the child onto him again.

At this juncture, Du Jingtang began to wonder if he had really offended the little brat. No matter how he coaxed her, Chu Xiang refused to pay attention to him. Naturally, this was just the beginning.

”Auntie, I'm here.” He arrived happily to idle and chat today and intended to give his auntie a big hug upon entering the house. Since he was young, she had doted on him the most. She was the only one to give him a place to stay whenever his parents chased him out of his home. That was why he had been so close relationship with the Chu's. On top of everything, he had an auntie who loved him. Otherwise, how could he have gotten a job to work for Chu Lui? He wasn't short of money or clothes, and there was no reason for him to slog like a dog every day at the office.

Song Wan glared at Du Jingtang with Chu Xiang in her arms. How could he act so immaturely when he was already an a.d.u.l.t? Du Jingtang was instantly stunned at the loss of her affection. He sat grudgingly on the sofa. Like his uncle, they both simply sat.

Both of them sighed.

”Xiang Xiang, why don't you play with your uncle first?” Song Wan had things to do so she handed Chu Xiang over to Du Jingtang.

Du Jingtang broke into a wide smile as he looked at Chu Xiang. He ran his hand in his hair before extending it towards Chu Xiang. ”Come, Xiang Xiang. Come to Uncle.”