Sir, Would You Like to Try Mine?

Listening to what Shi Xiu said, two blushes appeared on Haku's snow-white cheeks before he even realized it.

Haku lowered his head slightly, his long eyelashes fluttering gently. His voice grew a little shaky, sounding like a wind chime swaying in a breeze.

"Sir, you... you shouldn't always say things like that to me. I... I get embarrassed."

After saying this, Haku couldn't help but lower his head even further, as if trying to hide the shyness deep within his heart.

One must know that before meeting Shi Xiu, the world Haku lived in had been shrouded in endless darkness, with not a single ray of light able to pierce through that thick gloom.

However, ever since he met Shi Xiu, he had been like a brilliant, dazzling light that suddenly burst into Haku's pitch-black world, not only dispelling the darkness around him but also bringing unprecedented light and warmth.

Facing such precious and beautiful emotions, Haku made a secret resolution to himself.

No matter what hardships or obstacles he might encounter in the future, he would do everything in his power to protect this hard-won warmth, and even more so, to protect Shi Xiu well.

Even if it meant paying with his own life, he would never have the slightest hesitation or retreat!

Seeing Haku's shy and adorable appearance, Shi Xiu felt his heart melting.

Shi Xiu's lips curled up into a gentle smile, and he slowly raised his hand to pat Haku's slightly thin shoulder, comforting him softly: "Alright, don't be embarrassed anymore, let's go."

The two walked side by side, and the pedestrians coming and going on the street couldn't help but cast their gazes toward them upon seeing the pair.

After all, Haku was dressed in women's clothing, his face delicate and lovely like a flower blooming in early spring; his temperament was as gentle as water, just like a babbling brook, soft and tranquil.

Walking on the bustling street, the two naturally stood out.

Yet Shi Xiu remained calm and composed, seemingly completely indifferent to the curious or admiring gazes around him.

Haku occasionally looked up, scanning the many eyes cast upon him from the corner of his eye, and a ripple of nervousness couldn't help but stir in his heart.

His hands subconsciously gripped the hem of his clothes, and his pace became slightly more restrained.

After walking a bit further like this, Shi Xiu stopped without warning.

Shi Xiu turned his head, looked at Haku beside him with a smile, and asked softly: "Haku, is there anything you want to eat?"

Haku was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then hurriedly shook his head and replied softly: "No, Sir, I'm not hungry right now."

Shi Xiu reached out to touch his own stomach, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said with a playful smile: "Oh my, but I'm so hungry I could eat a horse! Why don't you keep me company and have a bite to eat?"

Haku stared into Shi Xiu's eyes, which revealed a hint of anticipation. After a moment of hesitation, he finally nodded slightly and replied: "Well... alright. What would you like to eat, Sir?"

Seeing Haku agree, Shi Xiu responded with a laugh: "Haha, I happen to know a very good dessert shop nearby! How about I take you there to try it?"

As he spoke, Shi Xiu smiled and gently took Haku's small hand, and the two walked slowly toward the nearby dessert shop.

When they stepped into the shop, a faint, intoxicating milky fragrance drifted over their faces like a warm spring breeze, slipping into their nostrils.

The interior of the shop was exceptionally cozy, with pictures of various colorful desserts hanging on the walls.

Those exquisite patterns seemed to possess magic, making one feel an uncontrollable urge to taste them after just a single glance.

Haku looked around curiously, his eyes full of wonder at these novel things.

However, when Haku saw the dazzling array of cakes displayed in the cabinet, he couldn't help but feel a bit at a loss.

Still, his gaze was subconsciously drawn to a uniquely shaped strawberry cake, and he couldn't look away for a long time.

Shi Xiu, who had been paying attention to Haku's every move, naturally noticed this, and the corners of his mouth lifted into a doting smile.

He then ordered several of the shop's highly acclaimed signature desserts without hesitation, specifically choosing the strawberry cake.

Afterward, the two held hands and found a seat near the window.

Before long, the smiling waiter carefully brought the meticulously prepared desserts to the table one by one.

Haku widened his eyes, staring fixedly at the dessert, which looked like a work of art, and for a moment, he didn't know where to start.

After all, he had never had the opportunity to encounter such delicacies before, and he couldn't help but feel a bit nervous and awkward.

Seeing Haku like this, Shi Xiu couldn't help but chuckle. He picked up a spoon, scooped up a bit of the dessert, and put it in his mouth, saying: "Come on, try it, it's very delicious."

Haku hesitated for a moment, took the strawberry cake, picked up a spoon, scooped up a bite, and ate it with his mouth slightly open.

At that moment, Haku's taste buds seemed to have opened up to a whole new world.

The sweet but not cloying cream and the fresh, sweet strawberry made him close his eyes and savor it carefully.

Shi Xiu watched Haku, who was eating the cake with such enjoyment, with a gaze full of doting and tenderness.

Seeing Haku eating with such relish, with a bit of cream on the corner of his mouth, the cute sight made Shi Xiu laugh out loud.

"If you like it, eat more. Sweets can make people happy. But don't eat too much, or you'll get cavities!"

Haku nodded, then scooped up another spoonful of cake and put it in his mouth, savoring it slowly.

However, just as Haku was immersed in the joy of the food, he inadvertently caught a glimpse of a man and woman sitting not far away.

The boy was carefully scooping up a spoonful of cake and feeding it to the girl opposite him, while the girl opened her mouth with a look of happiness to accept the sweet gift.

The two were feeding each other while chatting and laughing, and the atmosphere was exceptionally warm and harmonious.

Seeing this, Haku couldn't help but stop his movements, lowered his head with a hesitant look, and stared blankly at the strawberry cake in front of him, of which he had only eaten two bites.

His heart began to feel incredibly conflicted, as if he were making a difficult decision.

Shi Xiu, who had been watching Haku's every move, quickly sensed his anomaly and asked with concern: "What's wrong, Haku? Is something the matter?"

Hearing Shi Xiu's question, Haku snapped back to reality, shaking his head in a flurry of panic.

Immediately after, as if having made up his mind, he took a deep breath and slowly raised his head. He looked at Shi Xiu with those big, watery eyes, his hand trembling as he held up a spoon filled with cake toward Shi Xiu, stammering, "M-Master, w-would you like to try... some of mine?"

As he spoke, a flush crept across Haku's cheeks, making them look as tempting as a ripe apple.

Shi Xiu was slightly taken aback, his gaze landing on Haku's nervous face and his constantly shaking arm.

Following that, Shi Xiu's eyes inadvertently swept toward the young couple sitting nearby.

With just that one glance, Shi Xiu instantly grasped the situation.

For some reason, looking at Haku in this moment, Shi Xiu felt that he appeared all the more adorable.

Yet at the same time, Shi Xiu couldn't help but lament inwardly: Such an interesting Haku—if only he were a girl, how wonderful that would be!

At this thought, a smile tugged at the corners of Shi Xiu's mouth as he asked softly, "Haku, are you perhaps imitating those two?" As he spoke, he raised his hand and gestured lightly toward the couple.

Faced with Shi Xiu's sudden inquiry, a look of confusion appeared on Haku's face as he asked back, "What do you mean? Is there something wrong with what I'm doing?"

Seeing this, Shi Xiu couldn't help but laugh out loud. He beckoned to Haku, as if wanting him to come a little closer.

Though filled with suspicion, Haku still stood up as told and leaned his body slightly forward.

Just then, Shi Xiu suddenly leaned in toward Haku's ear and whispered with a chuckle, "Do you know? Those two are a loving young couple!"

Upon hearing these words, Haku's body gave a violent jolt, and his already flushed cheeks turned beet red in an instant.

Overcome with immense embarrassment and awkwardness, he hurriedly sat back down in his seat.

He then lowered his head, picked up the cake on the table, and began to eat it in large mouthfuls, not daring to look up and meet Shi Xiu's eyes even once.

Shi Xiu watched Haku's flustered appearance with a smile, finding it all quite amusing.

PS: To be honest, I really wish Haku were a girl. So, what do you think, dear readers? Let Hongchen know your thoughts. Hehe.