Chapter 98
Zhao Puyu dared to fool around because he’d been counting on no one being around this corner of the hall. Once someone saw them, he immediately let go.
Qiao Shao saw He Shen as soon as he turned around. At this moment, there were only four words that popped up in his head — caught together in bed.
Ah, pah! What a mess!
Qiao Shao made some space between him and Zhao Puyu. “It’s nothing.”
Zhao Puyu laughed foolishly. “Just two old friends who were a little too excited to see each other.”
He Shen remained calm and collected as he stared at Zhao Puyu, “You really have a good relationship.”
Without waiting for Qiao Shao to say anything, Zhao Puyu said, “Of course! We’re brothers who have shared the same pair of trousers.”
Qiao Shao swatted him and said, “Who shared the same pair of trousers with you!”
Zhao Puyu said, “Did you already forget about this? We even bathed together …”
Qiao Shao grabbed whatever was convenient and stuffed it into his mouth. “Hungry? Have something to eat!” What you say can get you killed, Zhao Puyu!
Zhao Puyu wailed and said, “Fuck, whistle, you’re going to kill me. Laozi has peanut allergy!”
Qiao Shao: “…” Looks like he had grabbed a peanut dimsum.
Zhao Puyu kept spitting onto a napkin.
He Shen stopped a waiter and had a word with him. The waiter immediately went to Zhao Puyu and said, “Sir, please, I will take you to take some anti-allergy medicine.”
Zhao Puyu wanted to say it wasn’t that serious. After all, he hadn’t swallowed it.
He Shen said, “It would be better to rinse your mouth.”
Zhao Puyu said, “That’s true.” And as a result, he energetically bounded away.
Qiao Shao was still a bit worried. Peanut allergy was relatively more serious than the other kinds. If he had a breakout it could be quite scary. He has forgotten too many things and he didn’t even remember that Zhao Stone Head has peanut allergy.
He Shen said: “Don’t worry. If he really does have an allergic reaction, we have an in-house doctor.”
After a bit of thought, Qiao Shao felt that should have been obvious. The Xie Family had such a big house and they held such a big banquet. So of course, they would have arranged for that.
When Zhao Puyu was still around, He Shen was able to pretend quite well. But now that he was gone, vinegar was dripping from his every word. “I’ve never bathed with you.”
Qiao Shao: “…”
He Shen continued, “And neither have I shared the same pair of trousers with you.”
Qiao Shao’s cheeks went slightly red. “Why were you listening to his nonsense!”
He Shen: “Without any wind, there can be no waves.”
Qiao Shao was also unsure. He explained, “I was probably, three years old at most when that happened!”
He Shen: “Oh, he got to know you 14 years earlier than I did.”
Qiao Shao was at a loss for words. Are you really going to fuss this much over this little matter, He Shen Shen!
He Shen then approached him. Qiao Shao was startled, lowering his voice, he said, “Don’t … Careful, my dad might see us!”
He Shen looked down at him. “So what if he sees?”
Qiao Shao: “You …”
He Shen curved his lips into a smile and said, “Can’t I help you fix your tie?”
Qiao Shao’s face was burning up. Ah, right. Just now Zhao Stone Head had been playing around and now his clothes were all messed up.
He Shen leaned down slightly. With nimble fingers, he undid his Windsor knot tie and did another one that was even better.
Qiao Shao then realized, “You know how to tie a necktie!”
He Shen said, “En.”
Qiao Shao complained: “Then why do you keep making me tie it for you?”
He Shen said quietly, “We didn’t even get to share the same pair of trousers and now you won’t even let us tie each other’s neckties?”
Qiao Shao: “…………”
He can’t get out. He simply can’t get out of this pit anymore. Why are all the men around him so narrow-minded! Da Qiao was and so was this guy. Qiao Shao was starting to suspect that he was going to go bald before he grows old!
A small charity auction was also held at the banquet. This was customary, especially for occasions like an elder’s birthday banquets. It was a ceremonious event and the money collected would indeed be used for causes that truly mattered.
Qiao Zongmin spent five million and bought a set of calligraphy and paintings from Xie Yongyi’s collection.
Xie Yongyi was extremely spirited throughout the night. He was extremely satisfied with the birthday banquet He Shen arranged. By the second half, He Shen advised him to rest early after a word to his guests.
Xie Chengyu could only watch from a distance. He felt extremely conflicted. He truly was angry. How can anyone not be angry after they’ve just been defeated by their own son? But if you ask him if he was particularly angry, he actually wasn’t. No matter how good Xie Shen was, he was still his kind.
As soon as Xie Yongyi left, He Shen could retreat from the limelight.
Qiao Zongmin had to make a lot of social calls. At first, Qiao Shao went with him as he did his rounds. Later, he became a little tired and he hid in the corner.
Zhao Puyu came to look for him. “Are there a lot of pretty girls in East high?”
Qiao Shao shot him a glance. “Why are you up to?”
Zhao Puyu said, “I’m not up to anything. I’m just worrying about your prospects for a major turning point of lifelong import.”
Zhao Puyu was being theatrical and Qiao Shao was well aware of this trait of his. He said bluntly, “I already have someone.”
Zhao Puyu’s eyes lit up. “Nice! Whistle, no wonder you recovered so fast, it’s the power of love!”
Qiao Shao thought about it and said. “More or less.”
Zhao Puyu was even more curious. “When will you introduce me to her?”
Qiao Shao glanced at him. “I can introduce you, but on one condition.”
Zhao Puyu felt an upsurge of emotion. “Say it. I’ll scale a mountain of swords and plunge into a sea of flames. I shall not refuse under any circumstance.”
“That won’t be necessary,” Qiao Shao said. “Just don’t let my dad know.”
Zhao Puyu understood. “Is it a girl from an ordinary family? It’s okay, your dad’s very open-minded. He definitely won’t stop you because of this kind of thing.”
Qiao Shao said, “No, his family’s rich.”
Zhao Puyu said, “How rich can she be?” After all, she goes to such a lousy little high school.
Qiao Shao made a mental comparison and said, “Richer than your family.”
Zhao Puyu was shocked. “You’re talking bullsh*t. Richer than my family and I don’t know her?”
Qiao Shao looked at the fool and looked at him. “Did I say that you don’t know him?”
Zhao Puyu was even more shocked: “Who? I know her? Don’t tell me it’s Xin Jie. She’s five years older than you. She’s also ten centimeters taller than you, and …”
Qiao Shao was hopping mad. “Zhao Stone Head, you shut up!”
Zhao Puyu cleared his throat. “I’m just telling the truth …”
During their conversation, He Shen had been heading straight for them.
Zhao Puyu had his back turned and didn’t see him coming. He still urged Qiao Shao, “Well? Don’t keep me in suspense. Tell me who your girlfriend is.”
His voice was neither loud nor soft and He Shen was just in time to catch it.
Qiao Shao naturally saw him coming, but he didn’t look away and said to Zhao Puyu. “Turn around.”
Zhao Puyu: “Ah?”
Qiao Shao went slightly red. “He’s right behind you.”
It was like Zhao Puyu had seen a ghost. He said, “She’s also here? Who the hell …”
Turning around, he saw Xie Shen. Even though they were now face to face, Zhao Puyu didn’t think much of it. He said hello to He Shen, and then looked around.
He Shen walked past him, walking steadily step by step, but his fingers were trembling uncontrollably.
Zhao Puyu looked everywhere but couldn’t find any clues. He turned to Qiao Shao, “Whistle, you shouldn’t play a trick on others like that.”
Qiao Shao rolled his eyes and pulled He Shen to his side. “Here!”
Zhao Puyu: “Ah?”
Qiao Shao glanced at Da Qiao and found that he was busy talking to people. He whispered, “He’s my boyfriend.”
Zhao Puyu: “??????
He Shen held his hand tightly.
Qiao Shao pursed his lips but didn’t pull away. He also deliberately showed it to Zhao Puyu. “Do you understand?”
Now Zhao Puyu really has turned to stone. “You, you … you two…”
Qiao Shao said, “Be quiet!”
Zhao Puyu’s mouth was agape wide enough to fit an egg. “This … this …”
Qiao Shao lowered his voice and said to him, “So, Zhao Stone Head, remember to conduct yourself with some dignity, okay? Don’t go saying anything about how we used to bathe together. My boyfriend will be jealous.”
Zhao Puyu: “……………………………………”