Chapter 439

It's all the young master's fault. If he had informed the family in advance, he would have gone to the inner room to avoid Teacher Ye for a while.

"Teacher Zhuang, what exactly is your identity...?"

Ignoring Yao Qing's words, Ye Luotong glanced back and forth between Wu Xingsheng and Yao Qing with a complicated expression.

"Didn't you already guess?"

Yao Qing raised her hands in surrender, then looked at Wu Liang and the others who were eating silently.

Young Master, I can't keep up the act any longer. Let's lay it all out. Teacher Ye has probably realized it too.

"Teacher Ye, the name Zhuang De is actually just his perverse sense of humor."

"His real name is Yao Qing, and he is Yao Shi's older brother. He entered the academy simply because he wanted to experience the life of a teacher."

"As for the name Zhuang De... you'll know what it means if you pronounce it according to the homonym..."

Wu Liang put down his chopsticks, wiped the stains from the corners of his mouth, and sighed helplessly.

What exactly is going on tonight? Why is everyone gathered here?

"Zhuang De... Zhuang De... you're just pretending... ah... you really don't even try to hide it at all???"

Qijiu, who was tearing apart the roasted meat, suddenly paused, and then burst out laughing after realizing the problem.

Calling it "pretending" is ridiculous, but the teachers and students in the college don't seem to realize it at all, hahaha.

"Father, is there a reason why you suddenly came back tonight?"

Wu Liang looked up at Wu Xingsheng opposite him. There was a reason why the other party returned without saying a word.

The other party was very busy, and business schedules were already tight. Wu Xingsheng wasn't the kind of person who would make a special trip back just to have a meal with his son.

Moreover, Wu Xingsheng didn't particularly like his son to begin with, so unless something special happened, he definitely wouldn't have returned to this house.

"Can't I come back? Is it a problem for me to have dinner with my son?"

"You don't need to be so vigilant or wary of me. I just want to come back to this home before leaving Yanghai City, and also to see you before I go."

Wu Xingsheng sensed the suspicion and wariness in Wu Liang's words. He never expected that his son, who used to be so impulsive, would be so vigilant.

Should he be happy or sad about this? Wu Liang has indeed grown up; he's become shrewd and powerful.

But the first person this kid was wary of after his complete transformation turned out to be his own father, which is quite tragic in a way.

"Ha?"

Wu Liang stared wide-eyed at Wu Xingsheng with a blank expression. He suddenly felt that this man had become a complete stranger to him.

How could Wu Xingsheng actually utter such words, like a father caring for his son? It's truly as if the sun has risen in the west.

Clearly, whether in the game's storyline or in Wu Liang's past memories, the man in front of him was a cold-blooded machine who had no fatherly duties and regarded his own son as a waste. Why is he suddenly showing concern for him now?

"Alright, dinner's finished, I should be going now. Kid, don't look at me like I've seen a ghost."

"No matter what, I am your father. It's not surprising that I want to have dinner with my son whom I haven't seen for many years."

A dim and lonely glimmer flashed in Wu Xingsheng's eyes.

So this is what it feels like to be treated like an outsider by your own son? Haha, he really experienced it today.

"Eh!? Father, you're leaving so soon?"

Qijiu, who was drinking beer, looked at Wu Xingsheng and Wu Liang with a puzzled expression. The relationship between this father and son was not very harmonious.

"Ah... it's so good to be young..."

Wu Xingsheng felt a pang in his heart upon hearing Qijiu's words. This girl named Qijiu... in some ways, was quite similar to Milutin...

Chapter Eighteen

"Ha..."

Wu Liang pressed his throbbing temples and exhaled a heavy breath. He hadn't expected Wu Xingsheng to return at this time.

Moreover, the other party was surprisingly enthusiastic, completely unlike their usual cold and serious demeanor, and even said they wanted to have dinner with me.

Did the sun rise in the west? Or perhaps this old guy drank too much before coming back today and lost his bearings.

"Yao Qing, why didn't you tell me when Father came back?"

After a brief silence, Wu Liang turned to look at Yao Qing, who was sitting in the corner of the sofa eating a donut.

Yao Qing had always followed Wu Xingsheng and obeyed his Wu Xingsheng, so Yao Qing should have known about his actions immediately.

But knowing that Wu Xingsheng would be returning, he didn't inform me. What is this guy thinking...?

"I didn't know that the master would suddenly come back tonight."

"Young Master, I had just arrived home. I had some activities outside this afternoon, and Master was already here when I got home."

"He didn't inform me or the servants in advance; the master returned suddenly."

As if sensing the complaint in Wu Liang's words, Yao Qing spread her hands and shrugged her shoulders with a somewhat aggrieved expression.

If the young master thinks he knows the master's whereabouts, then he is really wronging him. He has been out shopping all afternoon, how could he possibly know anything about the master?

Besides, the master only came back to see the young master; it has nothing to do with him.

"Is that so? It's quite unusual that Father didn't inform you. But if there's nothing important, why would he suddenly return..."

Wu Liang frowned, deep in thought, puzzled. Given his father's personality, he would never do something so meaningless.

It wouldn't be in line with Wu Xingsheng's character or his way of dealing with people if he came back here just to visit him.

"I don't know then. Oh, by the way, Teacher Ye, you guys..."

Yao Qing glanced at Qijiu and Ye Luotong present and then grinned.

Just as he got up to say something to the two new faces, the vibration of his phone drew his attention.

When Yao Qing saw the message displayed on his phone screen, he showed a rare gentle expression, and his already handsome face became even more tender at this moment.

"Young Master, I have some business to attend to outside. You two can talk slowly."

"Teacher Ye, Miss Qijiu, you and the young master..."

Yao Qing put away her phone and greeted Qijiu and Ye Luotong with a smile.

He then walked straight to the door, thinking it would be good for him to leave early and give the space to Teacher Ye and the others.

He won't be a third wheel and spoil everyone's fun. Besides, he also wants to find a little one to enjoy the scenery with, so isn't that a win-win situation?

"Ah, okay... Mr. Zhuang... Mr. Yao Qing, please take care..."

Startled, Ye Luotong smiled awkwardly, feeling a sense of unease that Mr. Yao Qing had a mischievous streak.

Although the other person always had a kind smile, that sly smile made him look as cunning as a fox.

"Yao Qing, where are you going so late? And why are you going out wearing this?"

Milutin, who was lying on the sofa chewing bubble gum, looked at Yao Qing, who was wearing Doraemon pajamas, with a puzzled expression.

Won't this guy be laughed at for dressing like this? A Doraemon fanatic, huh?

"Dating."

Yao Qing looked at everyone present, placed her right hand on her chest, and bowed gracefully.

A natural smile appeared on his handsome face, and then he pushed open the door and left the hall.

"Ha?"

Milutin, who was initially feeling quite bored, was taken aback for a moment, then sat up abruptly and looked in the direction Yao Qing had left.

Wait, wait, wait, wait? What did Yao Qing just say? A date??

"Tsk, even if you're going to make up an excuse, at least come up with something plausible. That guy's twisted sense of humor is really hard to understand."

"What kind of date is this? He might as well say he went out to hook up and had sex. That would at least be more convincing."

Milutin quickly realized what was happening, casually waved his hand, and let out a cold laugh.

Dating? That shady, scheming cross-dressing stalker?? Don't be ridiculous, how could anyone in this world like that kind of man?

Unless the other person is out of their mind, or blind, how could anyone be interested in someone like Yao Qing?

Moreover, the girl that Yao Qing could fall for was probably a problematic woman with an extremely twisted personality, just like him.

Otherwise, Milutin really couldn't think of what a normal woman could see in Yao Qing; from every angle, that guy was an extremely dangerous character.

"Milutin, he might indeed have gone on a date."

Yao Shi, who hadn't said a word from the beginning, slowly spoke after glancing at Ye Luotong and Qijiu, who seemed a little reserved.

Although Yao Qing is indeed quite unserious and rarely tells the truth, he is a rather cunning person.

But this time, and only what the other party just said, is worthy of affirmation.

"Huh? Why, why?"

"Because he is my brother, and I am his sister."

"Even if I'm not interested in him, we're still siblings, and I can guess what he's thinking to some extent."

Yao Shi peeled the grapes on the plate by herself, placed the last piece of fruit on the plate, and then brought it to Ye Luotong.

"Teacher Ye, Miss Qijiu, it would be better to have some fruit after dinner."

"Milutin and I have some things to do later, so we'll leave the young master to you two."

"Huh? No, I'm fine... Ughhhh!!!"

Before Milutin could finish speaking, Yao Shi walked over to her in a few steps and covered her mouth to prevent her from making a sound.

After pulling Milutin up from the sofa, he covered her mouth, supported her body, smiled faintly, and dragged Milutin towards the stairs.

"Ah, Yao Shi..."

"Tongtong, don't be ungrateful now. That child has already made room for you. Don't let their kindness go to waste."

Qijiu picked up a grape and put it in her mouth, the sweet and sour juice filling her mouth.

"Hmm, that's great! It would be nice to have a few more cans of beer right now."

Qijiu glanced helplessly at the empty beer can in the trash can, not expecting that the beer she had just bought would be finished so quickly.

That young man named Yao Qing can really drink... He downed most of her beer by himself...

"Qijiu, if it's wine, I have plenty at home."

When Wu Liang saw Qijiu's greedy look, he smiled faintly. His family's wine cellar had quite a few fine wines, enough for her to have a good meal.

Hopefully, this guy isn't drunk...

Chapter Nineteen

"Wu Liang!!!!"

Qijiu suddenly shouted excitedly, like a child bursting with joy.

She took two or three long strides and ran to Wu Liang's side, jumping onto him and hugging him affectionately like an octopus.

It nuzzled its little head against Wu Liang's cheek, its delicate and pretty face filled with joy.

"These are all for me? These are all for me, right?! Here! Here!!!"

At this moment, her adult image completely collapsed. Qijiu wrapped her arms around Wu Liang's neck, blinked her bright eyes, and said with a smile.

Long, slender, fair legs wrapped tightly around Wu Liang's waist. Qijiu turned her head to look at the aged wine that the maids were slowly bringing out and couldn't help but slurp her saliva twice.

Only Wu Liang truly understands her! Only this rascal can comprehend her dedication and love for fine wine!!

"Qijiu... my maids are watching... could you please get off me first...?"

Wu Liang, who was feeling some pain from being strangled by Qijiu, patted the other person's forearm and said with a black line on his face.

He had simply given her some leftover liquor that no one else was drinking, so why did she suddenly become so impulsive, as if she'd been injected with adrenaline?

They're standing way too close! Doesn't this woman know the difference between men and women and that they shouldn't touch each other? She's dressed so provocatively, yet she's so bold as to hug me so tightly.