Chapter 39 - Protecting Their Shortcomings (1/2)

Chapter 39: Protecting Their Shortcomings

There weren’t many people at the cafeteria during breakfast time. Most students would just buy their breakfast and then take off. There were also students who would rather use that time to sleep a little more instead and head straight to the classroom when class starts. To fill their stomach, they would go to the school store in between class to buy bread.

Jiang Yang and Qin Xu sat opposite each other as they ate their rice noodles. Jiang Yang very excitedly pulled out his phone to take photos and even from time to time asked him to make certain poses.

“Blink and act cute.”

“Act like a cat.”

“Cup your face with your hands and smile.”

“Pick your nose and make a silly face.”

……..

Qin Xu did everything Jiang Yang asked him to do and very soon, he had taken a bunch of cute and ugly photos. Jiang Yang happily placed his phone back into his pocket. Imaging how funny it would be when he shows it to Qin Xu after he recovers, he patted Qin Xu’s head affectionately: “Good boy~”

The innocent Qin Xu smiled happily.

After finishing their breakfast, they headed to the teaching building. Qin Xu once again cautiously tried to hold Jiang Yang’s hand but because he was afraid that Jiang Yang would get angry, he could only carefully touch it.

Jiang Yang was in a good mood so the moment he felt his fingers being touched, he thought Qin Xu wanted something. He turned around and asked: “What?”

Qin Xu saw that he wasn’t angry and was satisfied. He thought that Jiang Yang wouldn’t be disgusted if he held his hand and proceeded to bravely grab on. It just happened that at this moment another student turned the corner around the stairs above them and Jiang Yang moved to the side to make way for them. This resulted in Qin Xu missing his hand and grabbing onto thin air.

The student who came downstairs happened to be Xie Zhe who wanted to go to the school store. Seeing that it was an acquaintance, he smiled and greeted them: “Xu brother, Jiang Yang, morning.”

“Morning.” Jiang Yang replied faintly.

As for Qin Xu, because he had interrupted his earlier endeavour to hold Jiang Yang’s hands, he only looked on at him with a cold and unhappy expression. For a moment, he no longer had that childish smile on his face and his temperament had completely changed into one that was similar to his persona prior to his memory loss; as if he wouldn’t hesitate to beat someone up if they angered him. Being glared at like that, Xie Zhe reflexively assumed that Qin Xu was still in a bad mood from getting up early in the morning and quickly slipped away, “I’ll head off first. Bye bye.”

With the culprit gone, Qin Xu reverted back to his earlier pitiful appearance. He shuffled up to Jiang Yang’s side and grabbed onto his hand. In a soft and spoiled voice, he called out his name. “Jiang Yang…..”

Hearing the usual arrogant voice soften into one like those of a child’s’, Jiang Yang felt his head hurt. For a moment he forgot to throw his hands off and said exasperatingly: “What do you want now?”

Qin Xu was satisfied that he managed to hold onto his hand and he said with a small smile, “Nothing.”

Jiang Yang couldn’t help but wonder why there was so much change in his personality.

Hearing that, Jiang Yang was also too lazy to pay him any attention and continued to walk towards the classroom. When he entered the classroom, he finally realised that they were still holding hands. He frowned and quickly let go before walking over to his desk. For once, he didn’t get angry. It was probably because he realised that it was useless getting angry and that he should wait until he recovers to settle the account.

Qin Xu was thrown off and he felt a little wronged. But because they had already reached the classroom, he didn’t feel too upset. He shuffled over, sat down next to Jiang Yang and pulled out a few snacks to eat.

On this day, Jiang Yang had already prepared Qin Xu and himself well to prevent his amnesia from being exposed. He had already advised Qin Xu to pay attention in class, not to talk or play little tricks, be a good student and not to call him father or cry.

Unexpectedly, his words were very effective. Qin Xu didn’t bother him during class and just pulled out his phone to play games. Jiang Yang watched him through the corner of his eyes but luckily the teacher only came over to tell him to put his phone back. Basically, everything went smoothly.

The morning passed smoothly and there were only a few hours left in the afternoon. Very soon, Qin Xu would be back to normal. Jiang Yang could finally see the light in front of him now that everything was coming to an end. During this time, he had managed to train his patience. In fact, apart from his clinginess, the currently Qin Xu is not too bad and actually quite obedient. When Jiang Yang thought this, he didn’t realise that his temperament had improved significantly after dealing with Qin Xu version 502.

Afternoon physical education class.

The boys naturally played basketball. Hearing that it was group activities, Jiang Yang immediately frowned and was worried. He deliberately slowed down his pace as they headed to the gymnasium to join Qin Xu at the back and Qin Xu deliberately quickened his steps to meet him. Unexpectedly, there was an understanding between the two.

Jiang Yang asked: “You haven’t forgotten how to play basketball right?”

Qin Xu replied with confidence: “I play very well.”

Jiang Yang: “………..” That narcissistic side of him has not changed.

On the court, Jiang Yang couldn’t help but check Qin Xu’s situation. Seeing that there wasn’t anything strange going on, he smoothly took two steps forward and dunked into the hoop. That action of his was very fluid and handsome, and several girls who watched on couldn’t help but chatter amongst themselves in amazement.

Jiang Yang released a breath and inexplicably felt a little sad. It was probably the same feeling as the father realising that his child had grown up and no longer needed him.

The next second, because of these strange emotions of his, Jiang Yang felt goose bumps appear on his arms and he couldn’t help but shiver. After playing a game, Jiang Yang waved his hand and said that he wanted to take a break and moved to sit down on the metal seats on the side.

Seeing that he’s no longer playing, Qin Xu also threw down the ball and moved to sit down next to him.