The two walked side by side for a few minutes, Fu Jingfan glanced at the time and said, "Let's go back."
Su Huaiming's training should be gradual and not rushed.
Su Huaiming nodded, and as he turned around, he suddenly smelled a strong aroma of barbecue.
Su Huaiming's steps faltered instinctively, and he involuntarily raised his head, staring intently at the roadside barbecue stall.
The barbecue stall was doing brisk business. Customers sat around small tables by the roadside, with all kinds of barbecue on iron plates. The aroma was so enticing that it made people's mouths water and they couldn't leave.
Su Huaiming's thoughts immediately drifted to that place, and he subconsciously licked his lips, but he had eaten too much that night, and his stomach was giving him a warning; he really couldn't eat anymore.
Seeing that Su Huaiming hadn't caught up, Fu Jingfan was about to follow his gaze when he saw Su Huaiming hurrying over.
Unable to block Fu Jingfan's gaze, Su Huaiming, in a moment of panic, reached out and grabbed Fu Jingfan's arm, pulling him forward together.
The fabric rustled as it rubbed together, Fu Jingfan felt the strength on his arm, momentarily forgetting to struggle free.
The two grew closer, like a loving couple, but neither of them noticed.
Once they were out of sight, Su Huaiming breathed a sigh of relief and subconsciously withdrew his arm.
Fu Jingfan lowered his eyes to look at his empty arms, remaining silent.
Su Huaiming was only concerned with whether Fu Jingfan had spotted the barbecue stall, and didn't care what Fu Jingfan was thinking. He walked forward with light steps, in a very good mood.
Su Huaiming took a few steps forward and, noticing that Fu Jingfan hadn't followed, turned around and called to him.
Su Huaiming stood under the lamplight, his hat brim slightly raised, revealing a pair of clear and pure eyes, untouched by the dust of the world, as if one could see right through them.
He was dressed in all black, standing under the warm light, the light spots dancing on him, giving him a golden edge.
A gentle evening breeze blew, as if coming from a faraway place, swirling and rustling the leaves, making time seem to slow down.
With a smile in his eyes, Su Huaiming waved his arm at Fu Jingfan, lively and energetic. The wind blew from behind him, enveloping Fu Jingfan, who seemed to feel the delicate touch of the wind spreading across Su Huaiming's skin.
The pounding of his heart echoed in his ears, but after only two seconds, time resumed its original pace, and Fu Jingfan heard the noisy voices of people again.
As if waking from a dream, Fu Jingfan's mind slowly returned to normal, and he heard Su Huaiming's urging voice.
Fu Jingfan lowered his eyes slightly, maintaining his calm and aloof demeanor, making it impossible to guess his feelings.
After Fu Jingfan caught up with Su Huaiming, they walked back side by side without saying a word, but the atmosphere was not awkward.
After returning home, Su Huaiming chatted casually with Fu Jingfan for a few minutes before heading back to the bedroom.
Seeing that the two were getting along well, the housekeeper breathed a sigh of relief and brought over a bowl of nutritious soup that had been prepared in advance to Su Huaiming, as if Su Huaiming had participated in a sports meet and had expended a lot of energy, so he needed to be well nourished.
Fu Jingfan returned to his study to work. He was always very focused when he worked, but this time, the image of Su Huaiming standing under the street lamp kept flashing before his eyes.
Fu Jingfan paused several times with his pen, glanced at the time, and returned to his bedroom early, enjoying a rare opportunity to sleep with Su Huaiming.
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The two went relatively smoothly on their first outing to exercise, but Su Huaiming was still reluctant to leave his warm and comfortable home to exercise.
Fu Jingfan knew he had to keep a close eye on Su Huaiming so he wouldn't let his guard down.
However, the next day, there were urgent matters to be dealt with at the company, Fu Jingfan returned home late, having already missed dinner.
He glanced at his watch; he could still make it to exercise together. He planned to call Su Huaiming out when he got back.
But when he returned to the apartment, he learned from the housekeeper that Su Huaiming had gone out to exercise ten minutes earlier.
They were very proactive and enthusiastic, and even left in high spirits.
That's very strange.
Fu Jingfan wanted to know what Su Huaiming was really up to, so he followed the route the two of them had taken yesterday while running.
He soon spotted Su Huaiming.
Su Huaiming was still covered up completely, just like yesterday, but Fu Jingfan was too familiar with Su Huaiming's figure and attire, and recognized him at a glance.
Just as Fu Jingfan was about to step forward, he noticed that Su Huaiming was hiding something in his arms, looking around furtively like a thief, and deliberately heading towards the least crowded area.
Fu Jingfan raised an eyebrow, his figure hidden in the darkness, and slowly followed after them without making a sound.
There was a small flower bed by the roadside, and no one passed by. Su Huaiming sat on a wooden chair under the shade of a tree. After making sure no one was around, he pulled down his mask and looked at the barbecue in his hand with shining eyes.
Before dinner, he suddenly remembered the barbecue from yesterday and couldn't stop craving it. He deliberately ate less for dinner and couldn't wait to go out as soon as it was time, planning to sneak out to buy barbecue under the guise of a night run.
He could eat at home, but Fu Xiaoxiao Fu Xiaoxiao would definitely fight him for it, and it's not good for children to eat barbecue; the housekeeper would also nag, Fu Jingfan might not allow him to eat such unhealthy food... So he secretly hid to eat it, it was really out of necessity, not because he was eating alone.
After giving himself a mental suggestion, Su Huaiming took a deep breath of the aroma of barbecue, eagerly took out a skewer, and opened his mouth to take a bite.
He sensed something in his mind, slightly raised his eyes, and saw a familiar figure.
Fu Jingfan, dressed in a suit and exuding an air of nobility, was smiling meaningfully, and it was unclear how long he had been standing there watching him.
"..."
"..."
What are you doing?!
He had done good deeds and accumulated merit throughout his life, never committing any wrongdoing. Why was he caught red-handed the first time he stole food?!
Under Fu Jingfan's gaze, Su Huaiming felt increasingly guilty. He pursed his lips, obediently put the barbecue aside, and placed his hands on his knees to indicate that he hadn't done anything.
But as he opened his mouth, he gasped in shock, and the aftereffects kicked in: his shoulders twitched, and he couldn't help but burp.
It sounded like he'd eaten too much and let out a burp.
"..." Fu Jingfan smiled like an old fox, exuding a dangerous aura.
Su Huaiming silently lowered his head, tears streaming down his face.
He's been wronged! He's been completely innocent! He didn't Mingming time to eat anything!!
Chapter 56
Su Huaiming felt frustrated and couldn't help but burp again.
This was truly impossible to explain. Being caught sneaking a bite of barbecue was shameful enough. Su Huaiming lowered his head further and further, and even in the dim night, his bright red ear tips could be seen.
Su Huaiming couldn't see Fu Jingfan's expression; he could only see the shiny leather shoes getting closer and closer, and the crisp suit trousers standing right in front of him.
Su Huaiming pursed his lips, inwardly complaining that Fu Jingfan was oblivious to his surroundings.
What are you doing here at a time like this?!
Su Huaiming was inwardly grumbling, his mind a jumbled mess, when he suddenly heard Fu Jingfan's deep, magnetic voice.
Are you feeling any better?
These words were so abrupt that they disrupted Su Huaiming's thoughts. He looked up blankly, staring at Fu Jingfan in confusion.
Fu Jingfan seemed somewhat helpless and continued to ask, "I'm asking if you still hiccup?"
Upon hearing this, Su Huaiming recalled the awkward moment from just now. His eyes darted left and right, his ears turned even redder, and his fingers twisted together.
Seeing that Fu Jingfan was still waiting for his answer, Su Huaiming stammered, "No, no."
Fu Jingfan nodded slightly, said nothing more, and turned to leave.
Watching Fu Jingfan's retreating figure, a big question mark appeared above Su Huaiming's head.
Fu Jingfan's behavior baffled him, but then Su Huaiming thought about it again and realized that he had never truly understood Fu Jingfan. Fu Jingfan was too cunning for him to comprehend.
Su Huaiming is very adaptable and quickly recovered from his emotional state. He looked down at the barbecue and couldn't help but lick his lips.
Now that Fu Jingfan isn't here, he can continue eating barbecue, right?
Su Huaiming thought about it and felt that he was really at a disadvantage. He had to eat a few more skewers of barbecue to make up for it!
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The more he thought about it, the more sense it made. He took it back to barbecue with a clear conscience. Just as he was about to take a bite, he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure out of the corner of his eye.
Fu Jingfan returned, and once again, the timing was perfect, right when Fu Jingfan was about to eat.
Su Huaiming: "..."
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Su Huaiming: "..."
Ugh, he wants some barbecue, why is that so hard?! He's going to throw a tantrum!!
Despite Su Huaiming's murderous gaze, Fu Jingfan remained composed and sat down next to Su Huaiming.
Su Huaiming was about to speak when he was interrupted from casting the spell, staring blankly at the milk tea in front of him.
Seeing Su Huaiming looking like a dazed little animal, Fu Jingfan reminded him, "It's hot, drink it while you're eating barbecue."
Upon hearing this, a bold thought popped into Su Huaiming's mind. As if he didn't recognize Fu Jingfan anymore, he exclaimed in shock, "So... you just went to buy this for me?!"
Fu Jingfan didn't answer, but instead asked, "Why don't you eat at home?"
"..." Su Huaiming suddenly felt guilty and said in a low voice, "I just recovered from a cold, and I'm afraid you and the housekeeper will talk about me if I eat barbecue. Besides, your son is a little glutton, and he'll definitely try to take it from me."
Fu Jingfan was surprised that Su Huaiming and Fu Xiaoxiao would fight over food. The scene flashed before his eyes, and for a moment he was in a daze, thinking that there were two children in the house.
He remained silent for a full three seconds before speaking again, "So you've been hiding here sneaking food?"
Fu Jingfan didn't say it directly, but Su Huaiming read from his expression, "You're already in your mid-twenties, how could you still do something like stealing food?"
Su Huaiming was in the wrong for a moment and didn't know what he was thinking at the time, so he chose to steal food without hesitation.
"..."
Seeing Su Huaiming's ears growing increasingly red, Fu Jingfan's gaze lingered on them for a few seconds before he said, "Hurry up and eat, or they'll get cold."
Su Huaiming's thoughts were diverted. He hadn't eaten much for dinner to begin with, and he had been tormented by the aroma of barbecue for a long time, his mouth watering.
Even with Fu Jingfan, this formidable figure, right beside him, he couldn't resist any longer and immediately picked up the barbecue and took a big bite.
The barbecue seasonings were plentiful, stimulating the taste buds. The ratio of lean to fat meat on the skewers was just right, making them juicy but not greasy. It's the kind of pleasure that only barbecue can bring.
Fu Jingfan kept watching Su Huaiming as he ate.
Perhaps Su Huaiming didn't notice much, but when he ate, he looked like a little hamster, his cheeks slightly puffed out, his eyes slightly squinted, and he looked very satisfied.
Fu Jingfan had no appetite, but Su Huaiming was the complete opposite. Looking at Su Huaiming, he suddenly had a strong urge to try some barbecue.
Remembering Su Huaiming's possessive nature when it came to food, Fu Jingfan asked, "May I have a taste?"