TECSBRO-(3)
Qi Sui placed the bento box in his hand aside.
For some reason, he felt a slight imbalance.
Qi Sui, the young master, had always been favored and never bothered to seek anyone's approval.
But now, being feared by the adorable little rabbit, he felt a bit competitive.
Next, Lu Xu saw this strange unfamiliar big brother suddenly run out, and when he returned, he was holding a peculiar black box.
Seeing that familiar box, Lu Xu's pupils suddenly constricted. He subconsciously gripped the shoulder of Rong Que, the big brother next to him.
Back in the orphanage, there was a brother who gave him a gift in a similar box. He received it happily, but upon opening it, he found it filled with disgusting and frightening earthworms and caterpillars.
Lu Xu wanted to get rid of the disgusting box.
However, the bottom of the box was covered in glue, and he couldn't shake it off.
Earthworms and caterpillars slowly wriggled onto his hand from the box.
The damp and nauseating feeling spread over his skin.
He wanted help, but no matter where he ran, both adults and children would scatter.
How did it get resolved later?
Lu Xu couldn't remember; it was as if he had lost a brief moment of memory.
When he woke up, the floor was covered with the corpses and fluids of caterpillars and earthworms.
Around him were the disgusted, nauseated, and fearful eyes of everyone.
Then he was sent away. As he left, the director told the person escorting him that this child was naturally antisocial; just look at the yard full of small animal corpses, and you'll understand.
He arrived at this place, even more hostile to him. Days passed without proper meals, and he was not allowed to sleep on a bed.
Lu Xu thought about the painful memories, looked at the box in the big brother's hand, and his body couldn't help but tremble. This time, the fear was not feigned.
Though Rong Que was a head taller, Lu Xu tried hard to shrink himself behind Rong Que.
But even without his supernatural abilities, Rong Que was particularly sensitive to malevolent energy.
He almost instantly felt the surging malevolent energy behind him.
Remembering the deliberate act of reopening his healed wounds, Rong Que couldn't completely turn his back to him.
Almost instantly, Rong Que turned around, and the vigilance and wariness in his eyes were fully noticed by Lu Xu.
Lu Xu's body trembled even more violently, feeling that he was starting to lose control again.
Frantically, he grabbed his fluffy ears and covered his face tightly, not wanting anyone to see this strange sight.
He had finally gained the attention and care of a human...
Lu Xu emitted a faint whimper from his throat. Rong Que realized that his instinctive actions had once again triggered Lu Xu, who had just recovered.
The black-haired, red-eyed child curled up at the foot of the bed. His already small body shrank into a tiny ball, leaving only a pair of fluffy ears outside.
The whimper in his throat gradually turned into the threatening growl of a canine animal preparing to attack.
In the child's eyes, blood-red light flickered, and sharp canine teeth pressed against his lips, as if he were about to tear someone apart in the next second.
Rong Que wanted to reach for the knife, but the plea in Lu Xu's eyes when he collapsed quickly flashed in his mind.
Even though Lu Xu had been feigning a pitiful appearance, the initial plea in his eyes was not an act.
The first time, he failed to understand that look, failed to reach out to him. This time, he couldn't afford to make the same mistake.
So, Rong Que gritted his teeth and made a completely irrational decision.
He rushed forward, grabbed the child, and held him tightly in his arms.
Lu Xu's body hair instantly stood on end. Already out of control, being further restrained drove him to struggle like a madman.
His strength was not small, and Rong Que did not deliberately restrain Lu Xu's hands. The sharp black nails cut through Rong Que's face in the chaos.
Rong Que could feel that the wound was deep, as if it were about to reach his bones.
But just a little longer... He wanted to try trusting Lu Xu this time.
Smelling the familiar scent of blood, Lu Xu, who had lost his sanity, showed a hint of confusion in his eyes.
The struggling gradually weakened.
The sudden turn of events happened in an instant, and when everyone regained their senses, Rong Que had already been injured.
Qi Sui wanted to step forward to separate the two, but Rong Que, in an uncompromising tone, sternly said, "Don't move!"
Qi Sui, accustomed to following the decisions of the leader, obediently stayed in place without making a move. However, he kept a close eye on the two, fearing that Lu Xu might accidentally harm the resurrected leader.
Fortunately, Rong Que felt that the person in his arms was gradually calming down. This strengthened his conviction in the choice he made, and he gently patted Lu Xu's back.
After a while, a warm droplet fell onto Rong Que's shoulder.
Lu Xu sobbed softly, "I'm sorry... I'm sorry... I didn't mean to..."
He looked at the bloodstains on Rong Que's face, shedding tears without any pretense.
For the first time, someone had been kind to him, and yet he had hurt them.
Thinking of the bread that Rong Que had given him, Lu Xu seemed to make a determined decision and, with tears in his eyes, approached Rong Que's wound.
Rong Que, seeing how upset Lu Xu was, reassured him, "It's okay, just a minor injury."
"But... it's bleeding black," Lu Xu said softly.
Rong Que suddenly realized that he was feeling a bit dizzy. Could it be that Lu Xu's nails in the uncontrollable state were poisonous, just like in his previous life?
Taking advantage of the moment when Rong Que was lost in thought, Lu Xu gently licked the bleeding area.
Rong Que was stunned, "What are you doing..."
Lu Xu raised his eyes, and his red eyes, still wet with tears, looked innocent. "Healing wounds."
Rong Que wiped the wound that had felt deep just a moment ago. Surprisingly, a thick scab had formed on it. He gently touched it, and the scab fell off, leaving only a light pink newly healed flesh.
Rong Que was well aware of how deep the previous wound had been. However, just a brief lick from Lu Xu, and the skin tissue rapidly regenerated.
So, under normal circumstances, Lu Xu wasn't a demon; he even had healing abilities. It seemed that only in the state of losing control did he transform into the evil god of the previous life, with a poisonous body and significant destructive power.
Did this mean that Lu Xu could potentially be a savior rather than a world-destroying evil god? However, having such unique abilities could lead to unimaginable consequences if discovered.
For now, Rong Que decided not to bring up this matter. Lu Xu wouldn't casually lick strangers, and with the situation stabilized, Rong Que had time to reflect on what had just happened.
The fact that Lu Xu could be comforted by his impulsive embrace indicated a fundamentally pure and affection-starved nature.
Although the way he sought attention was extreme, he had never harmed anyone. The child only started trembling after Qi Sui brought in the chocolate.
Even though the little rabbit had been timid and evasive when Qi Sui entered, it was just a feigned shyness, without any signs of losing control.
It wasn't until Qi Sui took out the common chocolate box that the child revealed a demonic aura, and his defensive behavior, as a trigger, completely stimulated Lu Xu.
So, why could an ordinary chocolate box have such a significant impact?
Rong Que gently probed, "Little Lu, don't you like chocolate?"
Lu Xu, hearing Rong Que's patient and non-irritated voice, finally lifted his tear-filled eyes. The ruby-like eyes seemed to have just been washed by dew, covered in a misty layer.
"What is chocolate?"
The child's voice was soft, sounding very harmless and innocent.
Rong Que and Qi Sui were even more puzzled, not knowing what chocolate was and why the child was afraid of a chocolate box.
Qi Sui, the young master, showed rare patience and explained gently, "It's a kind of snack that many children love to eat. Would you like to try it?"
Upon hearing the word "snack," Lu Xu dared to look towards Qi Sui's direction, but only half of his eyes peeked out from Rong Que's embrace.
He had never eaten snacks before. Could he also eat snacks?
Every time the adults said that he, as a monster, didn't deserve to eat snacks. Snacks were for good children.
Little Lu Xu had been trying hard to do as the adults said, so why couldn't he have snacks?
This time, Lu Xu directly looked at the small box in Qi Sui's hand. Although he had already recovered after being held by Rong Que, he still pretended to shrink in fear.
Seeing him like this, Qi Sui felt extremely soft-hearted. If he was so scared, he might as well just throw away the chocolate. No need to let Lu Xu see chocolate again.
Thinking this way, he turned and walked out with the small box in his hand. There are so many snacks in the world, and in the future, he won't let Lu Xu see chocolate.
Before Qi Sui left, Lu Xu felt it was almost enough. Finally, he grabbed his plush rabbit ears and stared at the chocolate box with a pair of red eyes earnestly. "I, I want to try!"
Lu Xu's eyes were a bit sore, and he stole a glance at Rong Que, checking his expression. Sensing only genuine concern on his face and no sign of disgust, Lu Xu's pent-up feelings of grievance and fear seemed to burst out.
Without any pretense, he squeezed out a hint of a shallow sob, "Bugs... I’m scared."
After saying that, tears uncontrollably flowed down, forming a line. His small body couldn't help but sob convulsively.
When Rong Que heard Lu Xu's words, he had some speculations in his heart. He used his not-so-long arms to gently wrap the child, holding him lightly in his arms.
Lu Xu suddenly touched a warmth he had never felt before, and for a moment, he was a bit stunned, gradually calming down.
Then, with a bit of attachment, he rubbed against Rong Que's clothes.
Rong Que knew he must have done the right thing. Was it just for a hug, or was he going to continue acting after regaining consciousness?
From the moment he felt Lu Xu deliberately hurt himself, he suspected that the other party had some ulterior motives.
But judging from the current performance, Lu Xu was just a child who was a bit extreme due to a lack of love.
Rong Que slowly used his palm to gently pat the child's back, helping him relax.
Xiao Lu, the little one, cried so hard that he was almost breathless. His eyes were also red, and pitifully, he said, "Good kids don't cry easily, Xiao Lu can usually hold back."
Upon hearing this, Rong Que couldn't help but chuckle. It wasn't easy for this little one to try to get a hug through deception.
However, he didn't feel repulsed; instead, a strange sense of maternal affection welled up within him.
Children who cry deserve a treat.
Standing awkwardly in place, Qi Sui looked at the box, the culprit in his hand. The child, while saying he wanted to try, cried again when Qi Sui turned around to retrieve it.
Not sure what happened.
Maybe he was afraid there were bugs inside?
Thinking so, Qi Sui decided to open the box at a safe distance and show Lu Xu the beautifully packaged chocolates inside.
"Don't cry, little Lu. There are only snacks inside, no bugs."
Lu Xu, who had already calmed down considerably, looked at the contents of the box from Rong Que's shoulder and was momentarily stunned.
A trace of loneliness flashed in his bright red eyes.
"Isn't it bugs..."
Upon hearing these words, the two instantly became more certain of their earlier suspicion.
It seemed that Lu Xu might have experienced being teased before, with someone putting bugs in a chocolate box to pretend to offer him snacks, frightening him and making him now so afraid of an ordinary chocolate box.
Realizing this, Qi Sui held the chocolate, uncertain whether to give it to Lu Xu or not.
Seeing Qi Sui's hesitation, Lu Xu showed a self-blaming expression.
It was as if he felt guilty because of his timidity, causing distress to his big brother.
Lu Xu obediently came out of Rong Que's arms, gathered his courage, and extended his hand with a sweet smile, "Big brother, can you give me a piece?"
Seeing the little one stop crying and change emotions so quickly, Qi Sui was momentarily puzzled.
However, being able to have a good conversation with someone left him pleasantly surprised. He directly tore open a piece of chocolate and handed it to Lu Xu.
Considering that he had always been reckless in his life, facing such a fragile little life for the first time made him unexpectedly awkward and a bit nervous.
It was like having a small pet, afraid that one day, if fed too much, it might sleep forever.
Lu Xu looked at the dark chocolate, curiously placed it into his mouth.
The taste was somewhat bitter, with a hint of sweetness.
It was a flavor he had never tried before.
In reality, Lu Xu didn't particularly like this taste. He deliberately furrowed his brows, then quickly lifted a happy smile, a habitual effort to please those around him, pretending to really like it and even ate two more pieces.
Rong Que had become somewhat familiar with Lu Xu's little tricks. He patted his head and added, "Don't just eat snacks, have some rice to fill your stomach."
The head under his hand seemed to lightly nuzzle against him.
Like a hungry and wary stray cat cautiously approaching a human calling it, unsure if the person is dangerous.
Rong Que developed a genuine interest in nurturing him into a good child.
In the previous moments of his rebirth, he instinctively wanted to take advantage of Lu Xu not having strengthened yet and eliminate him directly. However, recalling the past encounters in their previous lives, every time they damaged Lu Xu's body, he would quickly regenerate.
Moreover, the damaged parts would turn into pollutants, infecting everything around.
This made their fights extremely cautious.
If he were to directly kill Lu Xu, the potential contamination could be even more terrifying than imagined.
While Rong Que was contemplating how to deal with Lu Xu, in his hands was a plate of still-warm rice and a small spoonful of vegetables. He scooped a bit of porridge and a small portion of vegetables, offering it to Lu Xu's lips.
Lu Xu set aside the chocolate in his hands, somewhat bewildered, and approached uncertainly.
His lips had just touched the rice, and he sucked in a breath due to the heat, his eyes squinting involuntarily.
The corners of his eyes were turning red, and tears were about to well up.
Rong Que realized that the tongue of the little bunny might be more sensitive than that of an ordinary child. He stirred the rice in the bowl with a spoon for a while, allowing it to cool quickly.
Qi Sui watched as his elder brother gradually became immersed in caring for the little one, feeling a bit eager to try it himself.
Although he also wanted to touch the cute furry head of the little bunny, the child's fear of adults was more apparent, and he probably couldn't touch him yet.
Qi Sui remembered the powdered milk he had bought earlier, which could be mixed for the little bunny and placed in cold water to cool quickly. So, he actively went out again.
He had always assigned tasks to others, and it was the first time he took such a hands-on approach.
Taking care of the little bunny seemed interesting.
He also made a phone call to instruct his bodyguard to buy some parenting books from a nearby bookstore. Neither he nor his elder brother understood how to take care of a child, and they didn't want to mishandle things for the child.
He had heard that children are fragile, prone to illness, or inexplicable crying fits.
For the first time, Lu Xu was being fed by someone. He disliked his tongue being sensitive to heat and could only pitifully cover his mouth, watching the bowl with expectant eyes.
He was afraid that Rong Que would lose patience and not want to feed him anymore.
However, Rong Que already had a strong desire to care for and protect him. After stirring the food, he scooped up another small spoonful and offered it to Lu Xu's lips.
Lu Xu glanced at Rong Que, a happy expression uncontrollably appearing on his face. He bent his eyes and tentatively took another bite.
This time the temperature was acceptable, and Lu Xu obediently finished the entire spoonful.
It was Rong Que's first time feeding a child, and he found it amusing to watch Lu Xu's chubby face puffing up.
Unconsciously, they finished half a bowl with Rong Que feeding and Lu Xu eating.
Rong Que got addicted to feeding and wanted to continue, but Lu Xu was already full. Holding his round little belly, he said, "Big Brother Rong Que, my tummy is too full."
Rong Que, holding the spoon, paused. He found it amusing to feed Lu Xu and completely forgot that children couldn't eat so much.
"Sorry, does it feel uncomfortable being so full?" Rong Que looked at his little belly with concern, "I'll go get some digestive pills."
Since they were in the medical room, digestive pills were easy to find.
He gave Lu Xu two pills, and Lu Xu felt the sour and sweet taste in his mouth. He happily swung his little feet on the edge of the bed.
It felt like a dream – not only did he get to know Big Brother Rong Que, but he also got fed porridge and ate many things he had never tried before.
Hmm, even though he didn't know why the back of his neck felt a bit uncomfortable, he was still very satisfied.
This was the first time Lu Xu felt genuinely happy like this.
It seemed like he didn't need to act; they would be kind to him anyway.
When no one was paying attention, Lu Xu touched his neck and found nothing special.
From an angle unnoticed by everyone, a red patch suddenly appeared on the tender white skin of the child's neck.
Children tend to feel sleepy after a meal, and while Lu Xu and Rong Que were still talking, their voices gradually lowered.
Rong Que looked up and saw the little rabbit already leaning against the head of the bed, fast asleep.
He was still curled up, probably a habit formed over time due to a lack of a sense of security.
Rong Que gently covered him with a thin blanket, being careful not to wake him up.
When Qi Sui arrived again, this time with a bottle of milk at the perfect temperature, he eagerly pushed open the door.
"Shh." Rong Que frowned, gesturing for Qi Sui to be quiet. He still held a tattered parenting manual he found under the corner of the table and seemed to be reading it attentively.
With one child sleeping and the other quietly reading, there was a harmonious atmosphere that Qi Sui couldn't disrupt.
Seeing the little rabbit asleep, Qi Sui couldn't experience the joy of feeding, so he placed the milk bottle aside.
Then, the two bachelors who had been single for two lifetimes sat silently by the bedside, reading the parenting manual together.
Occasionally, they would quietly discuss theories and then glance at the adorable sleeping posture of the little rabbit.
It felt reminiscent of the days when they discussed tactics to deal with demons.
Their immersive reading was interrupted by a sudden uncomfortable murmur.
Rong Que looked up and saw that Lu Xu's cheeks were flushed, showing signs of something abnormal.
"Is he running a fever?" Rong Que furrowed his brow as he walked over.
"How could that be?" Qi Sui was surprised. Demons should have robust constitutions. Could they get a fever too?
At that moment, Rong Que, who was getting closer, noticed a small section of red skin peeking out from the collar of the little rabbit's clothes, and he could even see the outline of a rash.
Qi Sui heard the sudden seriousness in Rong Que's voice.
"Take him to the hospital."
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