TECSBRO-(49)
At the seaside, Qi Sui's parents were leisurely lounging on beach chairs, basking in the sun. Qi Sui, Xue Ying, Xiao Er, and Xiao Ying were playing beach volleyball.
Rong Que was playing sand sculpture with Lu Xu. He casually shaped something, and Lu Xu refined it into a beautiful sand sculpture. Lu Xu was very skilled at showcasing his artistic talent, almost turning the various messy clumps molded by Rong Que into beautiful little objects. Even onlookers, like the designer Mrs. Qi, were somewhat surprised at Lu Xu's ability to complete a piece of artwork so seamlessly.
Uncertain about what shape to mold next, Rong Que decided to dig an oval-shaped hole in the sand and then went to get drinks for Lu Xu.
While Rong Que was away, Lu Xu, faced with the unremarkable hole, hesitated for a moment and then continued to refine it.
When Rong Que returned and wanted to see Lu Xu's creation, he froze in place.
Lu Xu had crafted an incredibly realistic squatting toilet.
There was even a representation of excrement inside the hole.
Looking at it, it really resembled molding feces in a toilet.
Rong Que, with a complex expression on his face, still took a picture of Lu Xu's creation as a keepsake.
Upon Rong Que's return, Lu Xu continued to mold while turning his head with a smile, "Rong Que gege, do you think it looks good?"
Rong Que nodded, "Very... lifelike."
When Auntie came out to call them for dinner, Lu Xu, worried that it might be destroyed in the afternoon, specifically gathered everyone to appreciate his masterpiece.
While Lu Xu's craftsmanship was undoubtedly excellent, the squatting toilet was undeniably eye-catching.
Surrounded by various exquisite sand sculptures, the toilet stood out prominently.
Auntie was thoroughly amused and even took several pictures to share on social media.
After playing for a few days, the Qi family had to leave first. Before departing, they hugged Lu Xu affectionately and expressed reluctance.
Mrs. Qi urged Qi Sui and Xue Ying to quickly get married and have a child, as she was eager for grandchildren, especially with Lu Xu and Rong Que.
These two kids were more interesting together, and separating them was simply not an option.
Qi Sui reluctantly agreed, not fully understanding why his mother was so determined to have Lu Xu as a grandson, potentially jeopardizing his future prospects of finding a wife.
The group continued their vacation until shortly before Lu Xu was due to start school again.
Back home, Lu Xu resumed his drawing classes. Due to the cold weather, even with the heating on, Lu Xu's hands and feet remained icy, often requiring Rong Que to warm them up, or else he couldn't even hold a paintbrush.
To take shortcuts, Lu Xu combined the content of his winter break homework with the content of his drawing class.
He managed to submit one assignment to two places.
Three days before the start of the new semester, Lu Xu began to feel anxious. Although he had good friends at school, he had grown to appreciate the days of waking up naturally, watching cartoons, drawing, and doing whatever he wanted.
Moreover, he had been indulging in delicious food throughout the winter break, making him look even more adorable.
On the day before school started, Qi Sui took the kids to buy the study materials for the new semester. Lu Xu seemed a bit low-spirited, quickly picking a few items and returning home with the group.
He recalled the large classrooms, inadequate air conditioning, and outdoor classes exposed to chilly winds. Lu Xu started to miss the warmth of the seaside.
On the first day of school, when the familiar yet detested alarm clock rang in the morning, Lu Xu claimed to have a stomachache.
Looking at Lu Xu twisting in discomfort, with his healthy and rosy lip color, Rong Que squinted his eyes and said, "Then let's call the doctor to give you a shot before going to school."
Lu Xu stared at his good brother in shock, not understanding how Rong Que, with a body temperature of 37 degrees, could say such cold words.
To Lu Xu, both getting a shot and going to school were unpleasant experiences. He couldn't fathom how his good brother Rong Que could suggest getting a shot before going to school.
Rong Que was also worried. Even though he usually coddled and spoiled the well-behaved child, he couldn't allow this bad habit of lying to escape school.
But spoiling him like this wasn't the solution.
Lu Xu continued to pout, showing his displeasure.
Rong Que, feeling a bit unhappy himself, didn't coddle him as he did last time.
The two little friends were both sulking, not talking to each other.
Qi Sui knew the reason this time, but he didn't know how to handle the situation with Lu Xu. He frantically searched for parenting tips, realizing that practical experience was much more complex than online tutorials.
A single winter vacation turned Lu Xu into someone who didn't want to go to school. Even though Lu Xu liked playing with friends at school, he seemed to be going through a period of disinterest in studies.
Despite the cold war, when they got off the car, Rong Que still supported Lu Xu, and Lu Xu didn't refuse.
When they entered the school, Lu Xu greeted the teacher rapidly and then went inside, followed by Rong Que. Both of them walked briskly, leaving Teacher Li bewildered.
The pattern was similar to the previous argument, but this time, Rong Que wasn't in a good mood either.
However, the usual care was still there, at most, Rong Que fed Lu Xu meat with a stern expression, and Lu Xu ate it with a frown. They seemed like business partners without any emotional connection.
Eating meat, dressing, and tying hair were just tasks, and it looked somewhat amusing.
During class, when Lu Xu's hands turned pale from the cold, Rong Que would coldly take his hand and place it inside his own clothes to warm it up. Lu Xu would softly hum in response.
But he was no longer mad at Rong Que, and it seemed like he acknowledged making a mistake. However, due to pride, Lu Xu still tried to keep a stern expression.
During breaks when the water turned cold, Rong Que would take Lu Xu's cup to the restroom, pour out the cold water, and get some hot water.
When Rong Que was away from his seat, Lu Xu secretly asked Tao Yue, "What should I do if I have a fight with a good friend?"
Seeing Tao Yue's momentary confusion, Lu Xu remembered that Tao Yue seemed to have no other close friends except him. So, he turned to ask Cai You without waiting for Tao Yue's response.
Before Cai You could answer, Rong Que walked over.
Lu Xu quickly said, "Oh, I see. Thank you," to prevent Rong Que from hearing while Cai You was about to share some experience.
Cai You, who hadn't had the chance to impart any wisdom: ???
Did Lu Xu, his classmate... just learn telepathy or something?!
Seeing the astonished and admiring look from Cai You, Rong Que was curious about what the two kids had just talked about.
During the nap at noon, the two were still in a cold war, back-to-back, ignoring each other.
Lu Xu slept for a while, feeling a draft behind him, but not wanting to get too close to Rong Que. So, he wrapped himself in the blanket a bit tighter.
At that moment, Rong Que suddenly turned around, facing Lu Xu's back.
He happened to cover the drafty spot.
The warmth from Rong Que quickly spread, and Lu Xu felt very comfortable, warm, and soon fell asleep.
When the wake-up bell rang, Lu Xu opened his eyes. As usual, he hugged Rong Que, wrapping around him like an octopus.
Rong Que opened his eyes and expressionlessly removed Lu Xu's hands.
Lu Xu inexplicably felt a bit rebellious. He put his hands back up, entwining them around Rong Que. Then, he provocatively looked at Rong Que.
Seeing Lu Xu like this, Rong Que actually wanted to laugh a little.
However, he resisted the urge and once again pushed Lu Xu's hands away.
Lu Xu: ...
Lu Xu put his hands back up and used a bit more force to press his arms and legs against Rong Que. Due to the effort, he even gritted his teeth.
There was a brief moment when Rong Que found Lu Xu so cute that he almost didn't get angry. However, lying and skipping class shouldn't be forgiven just because of acting cute.
Rong Que also got into the spirit and pushed Lu Xu away again.
The two continued this back-and-forth for quite a while.
Until Rong Que thought about forcefully pushing Lu Xu off the bed, but then hesitated, afraid that it might hurt him. So when Lu Xu fell onto the bed, Rong Que's movement became gentle.
The two looked at Lu Xu's arm, which had landed perfectly, exchanged glances, and in the next moment, they couldn't hold back their laughter.
Finally seeing Rong Que laugh, Lu Xu felt blissful. He immediately pounced in front of Rong Que, embracing him and nuzzling his head against him.
The intention to act cute was evident.
Rong Que didn't push him away but instead patted Lu Xu's head.
The two happily played around for a while. Suddenly, Lu Xu, in a coquettish tone, said, "Brother, I'm just not used to the school life all at once. Don't be angry, okay?"
Rong Que was somewhat surprised by Lu Xu's apology skills. With that tone, he found it hard to refuse.
This little guy had him wrapped around his finger.
Rong Que sighed, "Alright, I shouldn't have been angry with you. But if you have any needs, just tell me directly. Lying is not good."
As an adult, he felt it was wrong to be at odds with Lu Xu like this.
Returning home, they should brush up on parenting experience; how to deal with this situation?
Blinking his eyes, Lu Xu asked, "Just tell directly, you won't be angry with Xiao Lu, right?"
Subconsciously, Rong Que replied, "Everyone has things they don't like. If you lie, what's consumed is the trust of those who love you. But if you speak up, we will help you find a way to overcome it."
This might be the first time Lu Xu heard such words. He nodded seriously, then hugged Rong Que's waist in a playful manner, and gently rubbed his head against him, saying, "Got it, big brother. Xiao Lu won't lie to big brother anymore."
Seeing Lu Xu being so adorable, Rong Que even felt a kind of maternal tenderness radiating from himself.
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