365 Epilogue: Ten Yuan (2/2)
The patter of paws approached from behind and Nie Chang was pushed out of the way with a woof. A dog half the size of a Shetland pony jumped onto Su Yan's lap and extended his paw.
”Aw, Xiao Bai, you're so cute!” Su Yan shook the paw, grabbed the dog's head and kissed his forehead. ”You won't be like Ah Chang, will you? No, you won't! You're such a good boy! Look over there! See how much money I earned?” He pointed at the screen of his notebook again.
The Samoyed glanced at Su Yan's hand before turning back to his face and looking at him expectantly.
Su Yan shook his head. ”No, no, look at the screen! I earned ten Yuan. Ten! That's great, you know?”
Xiao Bai woofed again and panted, staring at Su Yan's face with an expression that said he'd much rather play or eat than to look at the notebook.
Nie Chang chuckled and reached out, ruffling Su Yan's hair. ”Don't take it wrong. We're both very happy for you.”
”You didn't sound like it! Xiao Bai at least congratulated me!”
Nie Chang smiled. ”I also congratulated you. I just wanted to ask if you could stop screaming for me to come over. I was afraid something might have happened to you. Just call me normally, yes? Or write me a message.”
”How could I write you a message? We're living together!”
”You also wrote me messages when we were living in your apartment. And you're always texting me when we're in the shop.”
”That … That's not the same!”
Nie Chang chuckled. ”Alright, that's not the same. Absolutely not. But still, don't scream like that, yes? I'd much rather … have you come running and then celebrate with me.” He leaned down and kissed Su Yan's cheek again.
”Al—”
A wet tongue licked Su Yan's other cheek and the Samoyed woofed happily. Su Yan grimaced and looked up at Nie Chang accusingly.
”Uh … For ten Yuan, you can definitely buy a lot of tissues to free yourself from dog drool.” He opened the drawer of the desk and took one out, wiping Su Yan's cheek. ”Alright, Xiao Bai, get down now. You're too big to sit on Su Yan's lap all the time.” He petted him and then pushed him down, pulling Su Yan up instead. ”And you should take a break. I finished preparing dinner.”
”Oh.” Su Yan followed him into the kitchen where a set of bowls already stood on the table. Mn, if he remembered correctly, then Nie Chang should have made his favorite food! He pulled his hand away and rushed forward. Unfortunately … ”Ah Chang, what happened to the bowl?”
Nie Chang raised his brows and hurried over, looking at the bowl that only contained a few grains of rice. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath before whirling around. ”Xiao Bai! What did you do this time?”
”Ah Chang!” Su Yan looked up with watery eyes. ”Don't tell me I won't get anything to eat? Didn't you make egg-fried rice?”
”I … I made more than those two bowls.” He hurried back to the cupboard, took out another set of bowl and filled one of them to the brim. ”Here.” He carried it to Su Yan and pushed it into his hands before the dog could get ideas again. ”I'll get you another pair of chopsticks too.” He put the dirty bowls away and took out two pairs of chopsticks, handing one to Su Yan before he sat down opposite him with his.
With his food secured, Su Yan also looked a lot better. ”Thank you! Let's eat then!” He didn't wait for an answer and just started to stuff himself.
Nie Chang shook his head. Well, as long as his darling was happy … That was the most important thing after all.