Xiao Ci, You Don't Want to Be (17)

Separated by the door, Xue Ci had no way of knowing that there was another person standing outside.

The two men in the Fu Family have almost seen through him, inside and out.

The smart toilet had finished cleaning everything, destroying the evidence that Xue Ci had been carried to the toilet by a man, but Xue Ci's skin was almost burning hot.

My toes curled up uncontrollably out of shame, and the back of my foot tensed.

A small piece of foot bone protruded slightly.

"Baby, do you want me to give you a bath?"

Xue Ci was suddenly jolted awake by these words, as if he had been jolted out of his daze. Realizing what had just happened, he struggled violently.

"Put me down!"

Her voice was tinged with embarrassment and annoyance.

"Baby, are you sure you don't want it?" Fu Qingxiao's voice was drawn out, quite different from usual.

Xue Ci was like a sweet glutinous rice ball in his arms, only able to be held and bounced around by the other. In the midst of the struggle, he felt the hand that was originally rubbing against his skin suddenly freeze.

"... Xiao Ci."

The way they address each other has changed.

Xue Ci was quickly put down. He turned around and looked at the man with dissatisfaction, only to see that the other man's pupils were contracted sharply, his face was expressionless, but the tips of his ears were slightly red.

"Xiao Ci, I'm sorry, it's my fault."

Fu Qingxiao's tone became calmer, and one could even detect a hint of embarrassment.

Xue Ci could hear the sincerity in the man's tone, but what puzzled him was that just moments ago the man hadn't been willing to let go, speaking to him in a lewd and vulgar tone, how could he suddenly become a completely different person?

Anger overshadowed her confusion, Xue Ci temporarily ignored it. "You know it's wrong, yet you did it on purpose? Did you just want to see me embarrass myself?"

His tone was fierce, but it didn't intimidate anyone at all.

Fu Qingxiao apologized again. "I won't do that again."

"Xiao Ci..."

Don't be angry with me.

His overly humble and sincere attitude made Xue Ci reluctant to lose her temper, but she also didn't want to forgive him so quickly, so she left with a droopy face.

The man stood there, staring blankly at the retreating figure, then lowered his eyes.

Didn't I tell you not to touch him?

His tone was sinister, as if he were speaking to some enemy.

But the other person happens to be his own alter ego: [I liked him first, why can't I touch him? Then go back into your body and let me be his husband.]

Fu Qingxiao's expression was terrible: [If you like him, do you have to bully him like this?]

[Also, who gave you permission to like him?]

Fu Qingxiao was born from Fu Qingxiao's repressed dark side, as if he was born without the ability to reflect. He didn't think he had done anything wrong; he believed that liking someone meant possessing and plundering them, making the other person completely his.

He's just a madman imprisoned by love.

Fu Qingxiao stopped arguing. He felt it was necessary to see a psychologist to erase his alter ego.

He didn't want his alter ego to take over his body each time and cause a negative impact on Xue Ci.

Moreover, since Xue Ci moved in, her alternate personality has been occupying her body for increasingly longer periods.

Every time he appears, he's always teasing and making sarcastic remarks.

Or it could be a long, deep kiss.

If this continues, Xue Ci will definitely mistakenly think he's a lecher.

For example, I was carrying someone to the toilet just now.

He would never do such a thing.

Fu Qingxiao rubbed his temples, thinking about how to coax him later.

As soon as I finished washing my hands and stepped out of the bathroom, I saw Xue Ci carrying her thin blanket and pillow out of the room.

It seems like she wants to sleep in a separate room from him.

"Xiao Ci!" The man's expression changed drastically, and he called out in a low voice. But this time, Xue Ci only glanced at him lightly before immediately looking away, as if she didn't want to pay him any attention.

"Where are you going so late?" Fu Qingxiao stepped forward, blocking Xue Ci's path, his tall shadow falling on her.

"Go sleep in the guest room." Xue Ci's voice was indifferent, and she didn't even look at him.

Fu Qingxiao gripped his wrist slightly nervously. "The guest room isn't ready yet."

"Then I'll sleep in the living room."

Xue Ci is determined to have a separate room from him, and it looks like she'll be angry for quite a while.

Fu Qingxiao panicked this time. "Are you angry with me?"

Xue Ci silent.

Fu Qingxiao continued, "I apologize. What do I need to do to make you feel better?"

Xue Ci could sense the tension in Fu Qingxiao's tone. The man's gentleness and composure seemed to have returned, unlike the person who had bullied him just now.

Upon closer reflection, there were indeed some strange things that happened before.

For example, when Fu Qingxiao kissed him, he would occasionally see the man's pupils contract like before, and then the way he kissed him would change.

So, what exactly happened?

Xue Ci couldn't help but bite her lip.

What do you want to eat tomorrow?

Xue Ci gave a soft "hmm," looking up with puzzled eyes. Soon, his hands felt light as the pillow and blanket were taken away.

He noticed the man's subtle movement and frowned, "Why are you asking this? It's not like you're the one cooking."

"I'll cook tomorrow, I'm not going to the company." Having lived together for half a month, Fu Qingxiao knew Xue Ci's tastes somewhat, and casually mentioned a few more dishes. "You like these, right?"

In the dead of night, Xue Ci's mouth watered, and she pouted, "Are you deliberately changing the subject?"

He reached for the blanket and felt a gentle brush against his forehead.

Fu Qingxiao leaned closer and affectionately rubbed his lips against hers.

This is a very flattering gesture.

Xue Ci was still struggling with her decision when the butler's voice suddenly came from downstairs, asking them what had happened and if they needed anything.

Xue Ci thought she had woken the old man up by making a fuss in the middle of the night, so she immediately said it was nothing and stopped being angry with Fu Qingxiao. She took the pillow from him and went back to her room.

Fu Qingxiao behaved very well that night.

While discussing the topic of "why Fu Qingxiao has two faces" with 11, Xue Ci unknowingly fell asleep.

*

Fu Qingxiao didn't make any promises just to appease people; the next morning, he had fresh ingredients delivered to the villa.

The Fu Family doesn't let food stay overnight. There are three people in the family, and Xue Ci eats like a cat, so they don't need to prepare too much food.

Fu Qingxiao didn't let the servants help him; he stayed in the kitchen alone.

Instead of a suit, he was wearing an apron that he had bought for Xue Ci to learn how to make desserts.

It clearly didn't fit well, and there was a puppy pattern on the chest.

After Xue Ci the kitchen and saw this scene, half of her anger from last night dissipated.

He likes puppies.

Fu Qingxiao also saw him. "I'm cooking properly."

"..."

Why does it look like he's here on patrol?

They're not bullies.

Xue Ci ignored him, took a box of strawberries from the refrigerator, poured them into a basket, and placed it under the tap.

Seeing that Fu Qingxiao was about to come and help him wash, he finally acknowledged her. "I want to wash myself."

He had already rejected Fu Zhouxuan.

This is a newly issued mission; the goal is to make the protagonist feel valued.

Fu Qingxiao knew Xue Ci wasn't completely over her anger, so after everyone finished washing up, he tentatively asked, "The ribs are ready, would you like to try one?"

Xue Ci, quite pathetically, glanced into the pot.

He should have pretended not to care and left, but... it smells so good.

"Help me taste it to see if it's salty enough?" Fu Qingxiao was good at giving people a way out.

Xue Ci took the opportunity to back down. He placed the washed strawberries into a plate, and the visual impact of his slender, white, wet fingers pinching the bright red strawberries made Fu Qingxiao's apple bob.

Xue Ci closer to the pot, her nose twitching slightly.

As if struck by something, the man picked up a piece of tender, stewed pork rib with his chopsticks, blew away the heat, and stuffed it into Xue Ci's mouth.

Looking at Xue Ci's chubby cheeks, Fu Qingxiao felt the joy of raising a wife.

lunch.

Xue Ci kindly served her a second bowl of rice.

Fu Qingxiao, as usual, served food to Xue Ci.

Fu Zhouxuan, who looked like an outsider, had mixed feelings.

Fu Qingxiao has already won Xue Ci 'Xue Ci heart through her stomach; he will soon win her heart as well.

He began to worry: what kind of man did Xue Ci actually like?

Is he successful, mature, and reliable? In what situations does he tend to be particularly assertive?

Fu Zhouxuan doesn't fit into either category.

He hadn't even finished his studies, he was still immature and dependent on others; and he had very little theoretical knowledge of such matters, let alone how to make people feel comfortable.

He doesn't even know how to kiss.

It seems that the Fu Family all share the same blood, and Fu Zhouxuan also has a strong possessiveness and a tenacious, persistent nature.

However, his persistent pursuit was carried out quietly.

Unrequited love is essentially a one-person show.

When Fu Zhouxuan felt discouraged, he would comfort himself by saying that since Fu Qingxiao was obsessed with the kitchen, he had a better chance of taking his place.

Fu Yang couldn't even see Xue Ci, let alone have a history of functional impairment.

With the servants all gone, Fu Qingxiao went to clean up the kitchen after lunch. This wasn't difficult for him; he had honed his skills during his years studying abroad.

Xue Ci the flower shop.

Fu Zhouxuan went back to his room to study.

This is the only thing he can do right now—if he wants to be able to confess his feelings to Xue Ci someday, he needs to become someone worthy of her.

After studying for two or three hours, someone suddenly knocked on the door.

Xue Ci stood outside, her hair still damp, as if she had just taken a shower.

Fu Zhouxuan concealed his stunned expression and immediately looked away. "Brother Xue Ci."

Xue Ci: "I'm a little bored, so I came to your room to read."

Fu Zhouxuan stepped aside to let Xue Ci into the room. He then saw Xue Ci staring intently at his bed.

His body tensed instantly. "W-What's wrong?"

Your bed is big.

Xue Ci lost in thought.

Fu Zhouxuan's breathing stopped instantly, his heart pounding in his chest. His cheeks quickly flushed, the heat spreading throughout his body.

His gaze fell vacantly in the air, his hands and feet stiff and unsure of where to put them.

Can I sleep with you tonight?

Xue Ci blinked, even coming up with an excuse to avoid Fu Qingxiao: "We're going to watch a horror movie later, you definitely won't be able to sleep alone tonight."

Fu Zhouxuan's mind went blank, his lips moving as he murmured, "... Okay. I do—"

It was quickly interrupted.

"Baby."

The man outside called out in a sickeningly sweet voice, his dark eyes deep and his gaze fixed entirely on Xue Ci, "Didn't you say you were sleepy and wanted to take a nap?"

Xue Ci immediately said, "Zhouxuan is afraid to watch horror movies alone, I have to stay with him."

Fu Qingxiao then glanced at Fu Zhouxuan, not taking this kind of rival in love seriously. "Is it you who wanted to see this?"

Xue Ci: "..."

"If you want to see me, I can accompany you."

He still has winter break homework.

In a single sentence, Fu Zhouxuan was completely separated from the adult world.

It seems to be implying--

Even if you have ideas, keep them to yourself, stay far away from Xue Ci, and just be a good kid doing your homework.

Xue Ci glanced at Fu Zhouxuan's desk.

The other person had indeed been studying diligently before he came in.

It seems he was the one who disturbed us.

With Fu Qingxiao also arriving, Xue Ci's wrist was being held, and after a long stalemate, she finally lowered her eyes and reluctantly went back to her room with him.

As soon as he lifted his foot to take a step, his other wrist was grabbed.

Fu Zhouxuan straightened his back. "Isn't Brother Xue Ci going to the movies with me?"

*

Fu Qingxiao wouldn't be so domineering at home; Xue Ci watched a movie in Fu Zhouxuan's room until 7 PM.

However, my mouth suffered the consequences after I returned to the master bedroom.

Fu Qingxiao seemed to be making up for the few hours they hadn't spent together.

A deep kiss is nothing special anymore.

She was then carried to the bed, her arms around her waist.

In the end, the sheets got stained too...

*

The lingering tremor left Xue Ci with no strength, and she didn't even know when she was finally carried to take a bath or to the table.

He sat on the man's lap, his diary spread out in front of him.

He thought Fu Qingxiao was going to write something offensive again.

Then I saw three powerful and vigorous characters.

--"Fu Qingxiao".

Xue Ci thought he had written it wrong, but the man spoke up, "My name."

"Um?"

My name is Fu Qingxiao.

"Baby, remember, I am not Fu Qingxiao."

Xue Ci froze—was this... another personality?

He stared at the other person in surprise, and all his previous doubts were instantly resolved.

Fu Qingxiao remained as Fu Qingxiao and polite as ever.

All the excessive and shameful acts were committed by Fu Qingxiao.

Although they are essentially the same person.

11: [Wow! Host has unlocked a hidden storyline, extra 200 points!]

[New quests related to dual personality will also be available in the future.]

Xue Ci: [Is there a mission for this too?]

11: [For example, distinguishing between the two is described in the novel.]

I also sent some screenshots to the host.

Although the key parts were censored, Xue Ci still managed to catch some strange lines. He was so embarrassed that his toes curled up.

He could vaguely sense the difference between the two, and he was afraid that the situation described by 11 might actually occur.

He turned his head and asked, "When... when do you usually show up?"

Fu Qingxiao nuzzled his cheek. "Do you want to see me or Fu Qingxiao more?"

Xue Ci did not answer.

He did indeed prefer the calm and composed Fu Qingxiao to the nasty and clingy Fu Qingxiao.

Having probably guessed the answer, Fu Qingxiao hugged him even tighter.

What's so good about that hypocrite?

Do you think he doesn't want to?

"I just did what he didn't dare to do."

He continued talking.

You'll be able to tell the difference.

"Compared to him, I'm much better at serving people."

"Here." He pressed his finger heavily against Xue Ci's flat stomach, causing the person in his arms to shudder, then whispered maliciously in her ear, "It will drum very high."

Author's Note:

I'm late, hehe.

I'll post a second update at noon. Updates will continue as usual tonight.

I've noticed that some of my dear readers leave comments again a few hours later or send me lots of "nutrient solution," which makes me feel really loved, hehe.