ASSHKHME Chapter 92

Chapter 92: Awkward Awkward

The Jiangbei at four in the morning was exceptionally quiet, young boys who had done something bad were sneaking back home.

Chen Zhuo collapsed onto the bed, feeling like there was still residual warmth from when he left.

It felt like a dream, Chen Zhuo buried his head in the pillow and giggled foolishly.

A timely snow promises a good harvest, under the grey-blue sky, everything was covered in a vast expanse of white.

Occasionally, a small sparrow searching for food would “flutter” past, leaving a string of tiny footprints.

Chen Zhuo specifically set an alarm for 7:30 a.m., his eyes heavy with sleep. He splashed cold water on his face, and forced himself to get up to wish Xu Qingyou and Aunt Zheng a happy new year.

After breakfast, he became more awake, and then followed Xu Qingyou to the hospital to visit Xu Keyuan.

While the father and son discussed work, Chen Zhuo sat on the small sofa in the reception area, dozing off.

Just as he was falling asleep, he was suddenly called out by the “teacher”: “Xiao Zhuo didn’t sleep well last night?”

Chen Zhuo woke up with a jolt, sat up straight, and lied without changing his expression: “Uncle Xu, I stayed up all night playing games with my classmates yesterday.”

Xu Keyuan said, “Don’t take advantage of your youth to ruin your health, or all sorts of problems will come when you get older.”

Chen Zhuo smiled guiltily: “Yes, I understand, Uncle. I won’t do it again in the future.”

Xu Keyuan also talked to them about the importance of getting along well as brothers, basically implying that the two of them were no different from real brothers.

Chen Zhuo felt like he was being subtly warned about something between him and Xu Qingyou. Once he realized this, he was so shocked that all the sleepiness disappeared.

Xu Keyuan was physically weak, so they left after a while.

The private hospital had excellent service and a caregiver, so there was no need to worry.

The snow on the road had already been cleared by snowplows before dawn, leaving only a thin, newly fallen layer.

Chen Zhuo got into the car and couldn’t help but ask: “Qingyou Ge, do you feel like Uncle Xu’s words today…”

Xu Qingyou said bluntly: “He was warning me, he probably suspects that I have feelings for you that go beyond brotherly affection. But don’t worry, it’s just a suspicion. Since you don’t like me, I won’t let my feelings affect you.”

Chen Zhuo gripped the seat belt, anxiously saying: “Ge, I’m not afraid of it affecting me, I’m…”

Xu Qingyou patted his shoulder: “I know you’re worried about me, don’t worry, I can handle it.”

Chen Zhuo nodded and didn’t say anything more.

The car was warm, and Chen Zhuo yawned five times in a row.

Xu Qingyou really couldn’t stand it anymore: “Sleep if you want, try to stay up less in the future.”

Chen Zhuo smiled embarrassedly: “Okay, then I’ll sleep. Qingyou Ge, wake me up when you get home.”

He adjusted the passenger seat back, slid his body down, found a comfortable position, and tilted his head to fall asleep.

After dozing off for a while, Chen Zhuo was awakened by a sudden gust of cold air. He turned his head groggily and saw Xu Qingyou had opened a crack in the car window to greet the driver in the next lane.

A gentle and pleasant male voice entered Chen Zhuo’s ears: “Mr. Xu, what a coincidence to meet you on the road.”

Xu Qingyou nodded slightly: “It is quite a coincidence, Doctor Ling.”

Chen Zhuo leaned forward to look, but before he could see who was speaking, his view was blocked by a head with a crew cut.

He blinked, looking at the young boy with a shaved head: “Ling Qi?”

Ling Qi had really stayed up all night playing games, and he also helped Xie Yu find Sun Yaozong’s weakness, so he was sleepy. Hearing Chen Zhuo’s voice, he was also surprised: “Huh?? Chen Zhuo? What a coincidence!”

As he spoke, he actually took out his phone and took a picture of Chen Zhuo: “Hahaha, this is too coincidental, I’ll send it to Yu Ge to see.”

Chen Zhuo glanced at Xu Qingyou’s face.

Xu Qingyou said “goodbye,” silently closed the car window, and stepped on the accelerator to go straight at the first second the light turned green.

Chen Zhuo asked, “Qingyou Ge, is that doctor just now your friend?”

Xu Qingyou thought for a moment: “No.”

Chen Zhuo sat up straight and looked Xu Qingyou up and down, worried: “Are you sick?”

Xu Qingyou smiled lightly: “I’m not sick, don’t think nonsense, I’m fine. But you, have you already met Xie Yu’s friends?”

Seeing that the topic was being directed towards himself, Chen Zhuo chuckled: “Ah, I’ve met them a little.”

Xu Qingyou didn’t say much, only saying: “Protect yourself.”

Chen Zhuo nodded: “I understand.”

Just as they were talking, a video call from “Spoiled Little Wild Boar” suddenly popped up.

Chen Zhuo looked at Xu Qingyou and then at the phone, silently clicked to hang up, and then typed furiously: [I’ll video call you when I get home.]

Unexpectedly, Xie Yu’s video call kept popping up persistently. Xu Qingyou said softly, “Just answer it, don’t mind me.”

Chen Zhuo smiled awkwardly, fumbled in his pocket, but forgot to bring his Bluetooth headphones. He had no choice but to bite the bullet and answer the call.

Xie Yu, with a face full of unhappiness, appeared on the screen, “What were you doing with Xu Qingyou so early in the morning? Why didn’t you tell me? If Ling Qi hadn’t accidentally seen you, were you not planning to tell me?”

Chen Zhuo had a headache, not knowing how to respond.

Chen Zhuo fully understood why Xie Yu was angry; no one could tolerate their boyfriend being with their rival.

But Xu Qingyou’s identity was truly special.

Xu Qingyou wasn’t a stranger who could be ignored after being rejected. Logically and emotionally, he couldn’t completely cut off contact with Xu Qingyou, or wouldn’t he be an ingrate?

Moreover, Xu Qingyou had already shown the grace of an adult…

Chen Zhuo turned to the side and explained patiently: “Isn’t it the New Year? I was just accompanying Qingyou Ge to the hospital to visit Uncle Xu and wish him a happy new year, I didn’t have time to tell you.”

Xie Yu knew that Xu Qingyou was sitting next to Chen Zhuo. He didn’t want to appear irritable and childish in front of his rival, so he frowned and said: “Let’s talk when you get back, hanging up now.”

“Beep beep beep——” This was the first time Xie Yu had proactively hung up on Chen Zhuo’s video call.

The car’s space was small, and the phone wasn’t completely soundproof. Chen Zhuo knew that Xu Qingyou had heard everything, and said awkwardly: “Sorry Qingyou Ge, don’t mind it, Xie Yu is just impatient.”

Xu Qingyou drove steadily, “Even in the closest relationship, you should give each other space. You’ve been glued to your phone these past two days. I can guess that you’re replying to Xie Yu’s messages. Saying these words now, after I just confessed to you, might sound malicious, but Xiao Zhuo, a relationship with too much control is not healthy.”

“I understand.”

Chen Zhuo pursed his lips, instinctively speaking up for Xie Yu: “Xie Yu is young, and his emotions are obvious. It’s mainly that I didn’t handle it well…”

He joked to liven up the atmosphere: “It’s mainly that you’re too good, Ge, so it’s normal for him to be worried.”

Xu Qingyou said: “If I were really that good, I wouldn’t have only found out about your orientation recently.”

Chen Zhuo laughed dryly: “…”

Xu Qingyou drove the car into the parking space of the villa, “Just be aware of what’s happening and don’t let yourself be bullied, alright, we’re home, go appease him.”

Chen Zhuo wanted to find a hole to crawl into.