Chapter 43: Chapter 43 Mommy Hug

Jiang Nian originally wanted to sneak out during night study to go to the gym for a bit. Not for any reason, just because it was a right he fought for, and it’s time-limited.

The validity of this privilege totally depends on how long the bastard can stay in class. If he packs up and leaves by the end of the month, this noon agreement will be nullified too.

If not the gym, a stroll to the milk tea shop for a nap wouldn’t be bad either.

But there was a biology test that night, so he stopped.

After the self-study class ended, Jiang Nian prepared to honor the pact with his good friend. He went downstairs to wait at Xu Qianqian’s classroom door, then they’d head home together.

High school is quite something, a sort of beauty encased in appearance.

As Jiang Nian went downstairs, he saw a guy saying something to Xu Qianqian. Xu Qianqian seemed to have noticed him and pointed at Jiang Nian while telling that guy.

Then the guy instantly looked dejected and left reluctantly.

Tsk, got "boyfriended" again.

As he approached, Jiang Nian bragged, "Xu Qianqian, when’s the boyfriend fee due? I’m your pretend boyfriend every day, this face of mine doesn’t come free."

Xu Qianqian glared at him, "Crazy, what boyfriend."

"I saw it just now."

"Oh, that." Xu Qianqian shrugged, explaining slowly, "That guy just insisted he liked me, which I found annoying."

Jiang Nian clicked his tongue, "Geez, some kids’ eyesight is really bad, they can even like you."

Xu Qianqian ignored him, staying silent until they left the school. Jiang Nian strolled leisurely, almost forgetting about that matter when.

She suddenly said, "I asked him if he had seen ’Orphan’. He said he did, so I told him I’m actually thirty-four and had a child at fifteen."

Hearing this, Jiang Nian’s smile vanished.

"He didn’t believe me, so I could only tell him..." Xu Qianqian turned her head to look at Jiang Nian, "I told him, look, there’s my son, his grades are poor, I’m just here to accompany him at school."

Your mom!

Xu Qianqian!

Alright, alright, so that’s how you want to play it.

Xu Qianqian was curious, "Jiang Nian, why aren’t you laughing? Are you naturally unamused?"

"You’re truly a wicked woman, Xu Qianqian." Jiang Nian was speechless.

"Same here, don’t be mad now." Xu Qianqian tilted her head under the street lamp, smiling happily, spreading her arms, "Come, Jiang Nian baby, let mommy hug you."

Jiang Nian also wasn’t a saint, sighing.

"Alright then, just as well, I’m hungry, let’s eat something good."

Saying this, he moved to throw himself into Xu Qianqian’s arms. The girl, after all, was shy, quickly dodging with a flushed face, running to the side.

"Jiang Nian, you pervert!"

"Don’t run."

"Bleh!"

The two of them ran up and down the dimly lit road, their playful sounds echoing into the distance.

Torrential rain.

In the morning, Jiang Nian woke up thinking he forgot to turn off the air conditioner, shivering with goosebumps. He opened the curtains to find the sky dark, with fierce winds and torrential rain outside.

Knock knock knock, the door was knocked on.

"Nian, hurry up and wash up. In a bit, Uncle Xu will take you and Qianqian to school," Mom Li Hongmei’s voice called, "Don’t dawdle, hurry up."

Damn, was hoping to get a day off.

Who’d understand?

Jiang Nian, exhausted, fell back onto his bed, thunder booming outside, torrents of rain crashing against the window. At this moment, he only wanted to breathe, suffocated by that feeling.

If only today were a holiday, damn it!

He got up grudgingly, greeted Uncle Xu in the living room, filled with resentment.

At crucial moments, Uncle Xu was really attentive to Xu Qianqian.

The downside was, he had to tag along too.

Xu Qianqian was in the Jiang Family’s living room, eating the egg pancakes Mom made. She looked at Jiang Nian with an expression as pale as a ghost, absolutely understanding what was on his mind.

She couldn’t help but smirk, flipping her neat ponytail.

Thinking of taking a day off, no way!

After breakfast, the three went downstairs together.

Jiang Nian and Old Xu walked side by side, chatting about random things, not treating himself as an outsider. Xu Qianqian tagged along behind, listening to them.

"Uncle, my deskmate Li Hua isn’t doing well in certain areas, probably hopeless. He keeps calling me bro and dad all day, asking if I know any ways to strengthen himself."

"You really have such a deskmate?" Old Xu was amused.

"Really do."

"Why are you asking? You seem pretty healthy." Old Xu laughed as he carried a briefcase down the stairs, "Just practice those legs more when you’re free."

Trailing behind, Xu Qianqian bit her lip, wishing she could be far away from these two.

Downstairs, outside was a blur, dark clouds hanging low in the distance. Raindrops as large as beans, mixed with slanting wind, stretched densely across the whole county.

With a bang, from above, three umbrellas opened in the rain. The Buick flashed its headlights twice in the downpour, emitting a sharp honk.

Inside the car, the air conditioning wasn’t needed. Xu Qianqian opened a slim slit in the window, letting in a chill from outside, which brought a fresh cool to the interior.

Jiang Nian glanced at her, noticing she was wearing a thin white school jacket today. Underneath was a plain white long-sleeve, her chest somewhat bulging.

With a zip, she pulled up the zipper.

Her lower body wore light blue jeans, wrapping around her shapely calves, revealing a fair ankle paired with white sneakers.

She really loved white.

Her fair skin indeed made her look good in anything.

Where they lived wasn’t far from school, just a few minutes’ drive away. The Buick navigated through the heavy rain, its headlights blinking on and off, cutting through the rainy haze.

Jiang Nian seemed to have thought of something, suddenly saying in the car.

"Uncle Xu, yesterday Xu Qianqian said she..."

Beside him, Xu Qianqian instantly felt a creepy shiver, her pupils nearly shrinking to a pin. She lunged at him, pinning Jiang Nian in the back seat.

Covering his mouth, gritting her teeth she said.

"Don’t spread rumors, or I’ll beat you to death!"

"Mmm, mmm..."

Old Xu, driving, chuckled and didn’t take their scuffle to heart. Seeing the school was nearby, he reminded them through the rearview mirror.

"Almost there, get ready to get off."

Xu Qianqian still wanted to say something when she suddenly felt a warmth on her palm covering Jiang Nian’s mouth. As if something licked her, goosebumps shot up her entire body.

Just so happened to be in her own dad’s car, she didn’t dare react.

Jiang Nian smiled smugly.

After getting off, Xu Qianqian opened an umbrella and hurriedly walked a bit ahead in the rain, putting some distance between her and Jiang Nian. Then she turned around and raised her little fist.

The threat was obvious.

Because of the torrential rain, there weren’t many people in the class before morning reading.

As Jiang Nian entered the classroom, he saw Zhang Ningzhi heading out with a cup. His face looked a bit pale, lips lacking color, appearing unwell.

"What’s up with you?" he stopped and asked, "You look so unwell."

"Noth... nothing, maybe it’s just a bit cold from the rain." Zhang Ningzhi blushed.

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