Just as Fu Jingfan was about to seize the opportunity to take Su Huaiming away, he heard a dog bark coming from a residential building in the distance.
Time seemed to have been frozen in time.
Su Huaiming suddenly turned his head, his sharp gaze sweeping across the windows of the residential building. He accurately located the room where the dog was, rolled up his sleeves, and was about to rush up.
That didn't look like someone going to find a dance partner; it was clearly a bully trying to break into a private residence and abduct a woman!
It's still considered a drunken incident, but if this continues, it will become a criminal case.
Fu Jingfan didn't want to be in the headlines with Su Huaiming, so he put his arm around Su Huaiming's waist and held him tightly in his arms.
Before Su Huaiming could struggle, Fu Jingfan spoke first, "I also want to be your dance partner. Could you give me a chance to dance with you?"
Su Huaiming, who had just been preoccupied with the dogs in the apartment building, looked up at Fu Jingfan and narrowed his eyes upon hearing this.
As if he couldn't see clearly, Su Huaiming moved closer and closer. When Fu Jingfan breaths mingled, he mischievously widened his eyes and asked loudly, "Are you going to dance with me on the bed?"
Fu Jingfan was taken aback. Before he could speak, he heard a violent coughing sound from beside him, as if someone had choked on their own saliva.
Fu Jingfan ignored Su Huaiming and turned to look, only to see the window slowly closing and the old man's hunched back, as if he were worried about the moral values of today's youth.
If they stayed any longer, they'd probably become famous on this street. Fu Jingfan didn't answer Su Huaiming's question; instead, he led him forward.
Su Huaiming obediently followed behind Fu Jingfan, looking up at Fu Jingfan's profile, his clever mind once again taking over.
It seems Fu Jingfan really wants to dance with him in bed!
He truly deserves the title of the King of Dance of our time; he's so charismatic! (*^▽^*)
Su Huaiming's eyes narrowed with delight, and he quickened his pace to catch up with Fu Jingfan.
Fearing something might happen again, Fu Jingfan didn't dare let go of Su Huaiming's hand, and the two returned home as quickly as possible.
Su Huaiming didn't flush when he drank; his skin was fair, and his eyes were clear, making him look like a normal person. As a result, the butler didn't realize he was drunk when he saw him.
After Su Huaiming returned, he stumbled towards the bedroom, muttering about dancing.
Suddenly, Fu Jingfan thought of something and, fearing that Su Huaiming might say something shocking again, simply covered his mouth with his hand.
Su Huaiming obediently let him cover it, but his eyes were wide open, staring at Fu Jingfan without blinking.
Unable to bear the gaze, Fu Jingfan coughed a few times before regaining his composure and turning to the butler, saying, "Su Huaiming is drunk. Go and make him a bowl of hangover soup."
"Drunk?" The butler was dumbfounded, his gaze shifting between Su Huaiming and Fu Jingfan, unable to process what had happened.
But he didn't waste any time, immediately nodded, and walked towards the kitchen.
Fu Jingfan led Su Huaiming to the sofa, pressed his shoulder, and made him sit down obediently.
Su Huaiming's mental age is at most that of a three-year-old. Fu Jingfan squatted in front of him, trying to reason with him. "I'll go help you turn off the water. You wait here obediently for a few minutes. I'll come back to you later."
Su Huaiming blinked, still preoccupied with what had just happened, and pressed, "After I shower, can I dance with you on the bed?"
"..." Upon hearing this, Fu Jingfan clenched his fists impatiently, his eyes darkening as he looked at Su Huaiming.
Su Huaiming talks about dancing, he probably really just means dancing; the location doesn't matter.
He knew Su Huaiming was drunk and couldn't be trusted, but Su Huaiming brought it up again and again with a nonchalant attitude, which made Fu Jingfan a little annoyed.
Fu Jingfan couldn't argue with a drunkard, but once Su Huaiming sobered up... he seemed to realize something, and his expression changed slightly.
Su Huaiming was so drunk he was barely conscious, but he still had the instinct to sense danger. He immediately shrank into the sofa like a frightened little rabbit, his eyes wide open, looking at Fu Jingfan with fear.
What... what do you want to do?
Fu Jingfan was surprised that Su Huaiming could sense the emotions he was expressing. Before he could think of how to speak, he saw Su Huaiming pout and say, "You can't eat me, I'm afraid of the pain."
Afraid that Su Huaiming would burst into tears again, Fu Jingfan composed himself and awkwardly reassured him, "Don't be afraid, I won't eat you."
Su Huaiming looked at Fu Jingfan with lingering fear, his eyes clear and bright, and tentatively asked, "Really?"
"Really." Fu Jingfan nodded.
Su Huaiming immediately believed him, relaxed, and curled up on the sofa with a soft pillow in his arms.
Seeing that Su Huaiming had calmed down, Fu Jingfan turned around and went back to the bedroom to prepare hot water for Su Huaiming.
Su Huaiming was waiting for Fu Jingfan on the sofa when, after a few seconds, he suddenly saw the door next to him open a crack, and Fu Xiaoxiao, wearing dinosaur pajamas, was peeking out.
This was the first time Su Huaiming had ever seen a live dinosaur, and he kept following Fu Xiaoxiao's figure with his eyes.
Fu Xiaoxiao saw the snacks on the table and immediately beamed with joy, ignoring Su Huaiming, and wiggled her bottom as she ran over.
He reached for the dessert, but found he couldn't reach it. He leaned forward, stretching his belly and straightening his fingertips, but still couldn't reach it.
Fu Xiaoxiao was stunned for a moment before realizing the problem. She turned her head and saw Su Huaiming pulling on her Dinosaur Tail.
Fu Xiaoxiao puffed out her cheeks in dissatisfaction. "What are you doing? This is my tail!"
"Your tail..." Su Huaiming's eyes widened in amazement. "Your tail is amazing!"
Hearing this, Fu Xiaoxiao was overjoyed, but still pretended to be nonchalant and said, "It's just so-so."
"No, no, no, it's incredibly amazing." Su Huaiming looked on with longing. "I really want a tail like that too."
Fu Xiaoxiao tilted her head. "So what does your tail look like?"
"A small, fluffy, round ball," Su Huaiming explained earnestly.
The two, one older and one younger, were of similar mental age and immediately started chatting. Fu Xiaoxiao asked curiously, "What kind of tail is this?"
"Rabbit's tail."
Fu Xiaoxiao assumed Su Huaiming had bunny pajamas, and proudly put her hands on her hips, saying in a mature tone, "Indeed, my Dinosaur Tail is still cooler."
Su Huaiming looked at him enviously. "Then can I have your tail, just for a little while?"
Fu Xiaoxiao, afraid that Su Huaiming would snatch it, turned around and hugged the chubby tail to her chest, looking at him warily. "What do you want to do?"
"I didn't mean anything by it." Seeing Fu Xiaoxiao's expression, Su Huaiming felt a little sad and said softly, "I just thought your tail was really cool."
Fu Xiaoxiao then relaxed her guard, thought for a moment, and said, "Wait a minute, I'll give you the tail tomorrow."
Su Huaiming was surprised by Fu Xiaoxiao's generosity and felt very grateful. He repeatedly praised her, "No wonder you have such a handsome tail! You're very handsome too!"
Fu Xiaoxiao was surprised that her stepfather, who had always been at odds with her, would praise her so directly. Her cheeks flushed red, and she was too embarrassed to look at Su Huaiming.
But Su Huaiming kept looking at him with starry eyes, his gaze full of admiration.
Fu Xiaoxiao was so happy she felt like she was floating on a cloud, completely carried away. She hummed and continued, "I'm even more powerful than a tiger! All animals have to listen to me, especially little rabbits! With me here, no animal can hurt you. After all, I am the king of beasts."
"Thank you so much." Su Huaiming's expression was quite serious. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Since you can protect me, then you're my big brother."
Su Huaiming readily agreed, but Fu Xiaoxiao was stunned and stammered, "Is... is it okay?"
"Of course," Su Huaiming said with the mind of a three-year-old. "If you protect me, then I have to call you big brother."
Fu Xiaoxiao was a bit more sober than Su Huaiming, but after only thinking for a few seconds while resting his chin on his hand, he readily agreed, "Okay, I'll be your older brother from now on."
He was already arrogant and thought he was the best, and since his stepfather was a useless adult, it was normal for him to become the eldest brother.
Fu Xiaoxiao struck a pose of imposing strength, pounded his chest vigorously, and said with great bravado, "Big brother, I'll protect you from now on."
After saying that, he took the desserts from the table and generously shared them with his newly recruited underling. The two of them, one big and one small, nestled on the sofa and ate the desserts.
This is what Fu Jingfan saw when he pushed open the door and came out.
He was about to breathe a sigh of relief when he saw that Su Huaiming hadn't moved, when he overheard Su Huaiming and Fu Xiaoxiao's conversation.
"Big brother, this is so delicious!"
"Eat as much as you like. I'm always good to my little brother."
"You're such a great older brother."
"Of course, stepfather, I'll protect you from now on!"
Fu Jingfan paused, feeling confused for the nth time tonight. He couldn't understand how things had turned out this way just because he went to run a hot water dispenser. But then, considering the current intelligence of the two children, he vaguely felt it was quite normal.
Fu Jingfan, still unsure how to start the conversation, stood imposingly behind the sofa, his presence extremely strong. Fu Xiaoxiao noticed his presence, and her smug expression froze on her face.
He knew the way he addressed her was inappropriate, as if she had done something wrong, and he cowered away.
Su Huaiming followed his gaze, waved his hand, and said, "Come here, this is my newly recognized elder brother."
Fu Jingfan: "..."
He sighed resignedly, walked up to Su Huaiming, and, to Su Huaiming's stunned gaze, bent down and picked him up.
Su Huaiming was lighter than he had imagined, and his arms did not feel strained.
Su Huaiming was initially surprised to find himself suddenly airborne. After looking around curiously for a few seconds, he obediently nestled in Fu Jingfan's arms and rested his head against him.
Fu Jingfan looked down at Su Huaiming, said nothing, and strode towards the bedroom.
After watching her father leave, Fu Xiaoxiao patted her chest and pouted, thinking about what had just happened.
Does the fact that Dad didn't say anything to him mean he's qualified to be his stepfather's older brother?
Yes, that must be it!
Fu Xiaoxiao didn't chase after them. She secretly took three small desserts and, imitating the way she saw the older brother in TV dramas, walked back to her room with an air of indifference.
Fu Jingfan carried Su Huaiming to the bathroom before putting him down and said softly, "Go to bed early after you take a shower."
Su Huaiming looked at the hot water, nodded, grabbed his pants, and was about to take them off.
Fu Jingfan's pupils contracted slightly, and his hand moved instinctively first, grabbing Su Huaiming's wrist.
The air in the bathroom was stuffy. Looking at Su Huaiming, whose eyes were pure and unguarded, Fu Jingfan suddenly felt a little breathless and reached out to tug at his collar.
"I'll go out first. You can take your time washing up. Call me if you have any problems." After saying that, Fu Jingfan strode out, but before he reached the bathroom door, Su Huaiming called him back.
Su Huaiming looked like he had been wronged, his eyes were moist, and he asked softly, "Aren't there any ducklings?"
Fu Jingfan's thoughts didn't quite catch on for a moment, and he asked, "What little duck?"
"It's the little yellow duck." Su Huaiming found this a strange question and asked sincerely, "Don't you ever see little yellow ducks when you take a bath?"
Fu Jingfan: "..."
Chapter 65
Su Huaiming drew the card in front of Fu Jingfan, staring at him expectantly, his eyes practically overflowing with longing. "No one?"