ICY Chapter 10

Chapter 10

New Year’s Eve.

Su Zhao Li: [Image]

Su Zhao Li: The Spring Festival couplets written by my caregiver, the characters are beautiful, right?

Su Zhao Li: [Image]

Su Zhao Li: The Spring Festival couplets written by me, the characters are even more beautiful, right? [Smug]

Jiang Shi clicked on the image. He could recognize the handwriting. Mother Chu’s was in regular script, and Su Zhao Li’s was in running script.

Jiang Shi: A Li is amazing, you wrote so well.

Su Zhao Li: A Shi, this is the character “Fu” (Good Fortune) I wrote for you. I’ll bring it to you tonight.

Jiang Shi: Thank you, our A Li.

“What are you smiling at? You must be feeling pretty smug.” Chu Nan Du, who was busy pasting Spring Festival couplets, rolled his eyes at Su Zhao Li, who was smiling at his phone.

“You don’t understand.” Jiang Shi said “Thank you, our A Li,” it’s *our* A Li.

Su Zhao Li: [Image]

Su Zhao Li: These are the dumplings I made. They all dislike them. Would you like me to bring them to you to eat tonight?

Jiang Shi: Yes, I’ll eat them all up. I won’t dislike our A Li’s.

Jiang Shi: I’ll bring A Li the dumplings I made tonight too.

Su Zhao Li: Okay.

“Too greasy,” Chu Nan Du commented.

“Not greasy at all. Remember to stay away from us tonight. That’s when we’ll be all lovey-dovey.”

“You have the nerve to say that. My mom told me I had to keep an eye on you when you go out, and you me. It’s hard to please everyone.”

“Don’t I you for watching from the sidelines?”

“Not at all.”

“Caregiver, caregiver, Jiang Shi is waiting for me downstairs. I’m leaving.”

“It’s cold outside. Take a scarf and hat.”

“I don’t need them. I’m not cold.”

“Hey, you, son, come and help A Li bring these.”

“Mom, I didn’t bring any either. Why aren’t you worried about me?”

“You’re tough as nails. Hurry up, A Li is leaving.”

In the elevator.

“You can wear the hat and scarf yourself. I won’t wear them.”

“No way, you’ll catch a cold later. You wear them.”

“I won’t wear them. Jiang Shi is downstairs. I want to look pretty.”

“Dog couple.”

“Hmph.”

“A Shi, A Shi, A Shi.”

“A Li, let me help you carry these.” Jiang Shi took the bag from Su Zhao Li’s hand. Everything inside was handmade for him by A Li.

Chu Nan Du followed behind. He had to, with Su Zhao Li’s recent obsession with Jiang Shi, he was really afraid that Su Zhao Li would boldly do *it* tonight.

Heavens, is he some kind of worried old woman? Since meeting Su Zhao Li, he’s been acting like a mother.

“A Shi, shall we sit here?”

The park was already crowded with people after eight o’clock. It took them a while to find a good spot with a clear view. In front of them was Emerald Lake, and there would be a fountain show tonight.

“A Shi, quickly try the dumplings I made.”

“Okay. Why are your hands so cold? Let me touch them. And you’re wearing so little. Good thing I brought a scarf and hat when I left.”

There’s no escaping it. “Did A Shi bring them specifically for me?”

“Yeah, bought them just for you.”

“Hehe, then A Shi, put them on me.”

“Okay.”

“Still cold even after putting them on. A Shi…” Su Zhao Li leaned close to Jiang Shi’s ear. Jiang Shi subconsciously moved closer. “I want to sit in your lap, just like before.”

Jiang Shi’s ears turned red, and he panicked. “Ah… okay.”

“Much warmer.” Su Zhao Li snuggled against Jiang Shi.

“Here, eat a dumpling. Ah—”

“A Shi, I want to eat the dumplings you made. What kind of filling is it?”

“Lotus root and meat, and *Jijicai* (a local wild vegetable).”

“I haven’t had it before. Feed me.”

“Okay.”

Chu Nan Du: [Image]

Chu Nan Du: It’s an eyesore. What are you two doing in public! Separate!

Su Zhao Li quietly raised his eyes to look at Jiang Shi, and taking advantage of Jiang Shi’s inattention, he typed at the fastest speed of his life: “Don’t, please don’t come and disturb us.”

“A Shi, if I sit like this all night, will you get tired?”

“No, A Li is very light, and A Li is soft, it’s so comfortable to hold you.”

“Hmm… hmph.” Su Zhao Li muttered and snuggled further into Jiang Shi’s arms. He was pleased.

“A Shi, will spending New Year’s Eve with me bother you? Will your parents be unhappy?”

“A Li, don’t you want to spend every New Year with me in the future? No, I want to spend every year with A Li. A Li, you promised.”

“And my mom is very happy that I came to find you. She urged me to leave early this afternoon.”

“That’s good.”

…

The fountain show was at nine o’clock, and again at twelve o’clock. Fireworks were also set off sporadically by passers-by before twelve o’clock, and it officially started at twelve o’clock.

“The clock for zero hour is about to strike, we extend our deepest wishes to our great motherland, may the new year be another year of favorable weather for crops.”

The park’s loudspeakers were connected to the Spring Festival Gala, and everyone on the scene began to countdown, anticipation flashing on everyone’s face.

“Ten.”

“Nine.”

…

“Three.”

“Two.”

“A Shi.”

“One.”

“Happy New Year!” The tidal wave of “Happy New Year” drowned out Su Zhao Li’s voice, but the sensation on Jiang Shi’s face was exceptionally clear.

A Li kissed me!

A Li kissed me!!

He kissed me while saying Happy New Year!!!

The fountain and dazzling fireworks started at the same time, and the song “Unforgettable Tonight” entered his ears. Su Zhao Li’s ears were red. He didn’t dare to look back at Jiang Shi’s expression, and just hugged Jiang Shi’s neck and turned to look at the fireworks in the sky.

The fireworks fell into Su Zhao Li’s eyes, making Su Zhao Li’s eyes dazzling and radiant. Jiang Shi had no time to look at the fireworks in the sky. More beautiful than the fireworks was what was in his eyes.

The fireworks would eventually dissipate, and Su Zhao Li had no excuse not to look at Jiang Shi. With a worried heart, he turned back to look at Jiang Shi, but was startled by Jiang Shi’s flushed face, and even more startled by the tenderness in Jiang Shi’s eyes that was as deep as a giant abyss.

“A Li, you kissed me…” Jiang Shi opened his mouth timidly.

“Yeah, I kissed you. Don’t you like it?” Su Zhao Li said, trying to act tough.

“…I like it.”

“I also prepared a gift for you. Stretch out your hand.”

Su Zhao Li took Jiang Shi’s hand and took out the watch that he had warmed in his pocket.

“Look, we each have one. Let me put it on you.”

Su Zhao Li put the watch on Jiang Shi’s wrist. “Happy New Year, A Shi.”

“Do you like it?” Su Zhao Li looked at Jiang Shi with bright eyes.

Jiang Shi swallowed. “I like it.”

“Take out your hand, I’ll take a picture.”

The two hands were placed together, the same style of watch on the wrists was very eye-catching, and the two hands, one big and one small, were also very eye-catching.

“You’re not allowed to take it off casually, you’re not allowed to lose it, did you hear?”

“I heard.”

“A Li, you just kissed me.”

Su Zhao Li’s face turned red again. He kept coming back to it.

“What? Do you want to kiss me back?” Su Zhao Li said, trying to act tough.

“Can I? If not, A Li can kiss me again.”

“You really don’t suffer any losses.” Su Zhao Li smiled and poked Jiang Shi’s head.

“Can I?”

“You kiss me, only one time, only on the cheek.”

“Okay.” Jiang Shi’s eyes were filled with uncontrollable joy.

“*Mwah*.” He said it was just a kiss, but Jiang Shi kissed for a long time, holding Su Zhao Li’s face still.

“Is it that good to kiss?” Su Zhao Li teased Jiang Shi.

“Very smooth, very soft,” Jiang Shi replied straightforwardly.

Making Su Zhao Li’s face turn red again.

“Are you two done yet?” Chu Nan Du, who didn’t know where he came from, gave Su Zhao Li a big scare.

“I’m freezing to death, the fireworks have been watched, the fountain has been watched, and you two have been chatting for so long, can we go back?” Chu Nan Du was full of grievances.

“A Shi, are you tired?”

“Not tired.”

“A Shi isn’t tired, we’re going to sit together until tomorrow morning.” Su Zhao Li teased Chu Nan Du.

“Su Zhao Li, you heartless bastard, if you don’t make me happy, my mouth won’t be tight-lipped. You that little…”

“Ah, cough cough, I didn’t say I wasn’t going back. I was just joking with you.” Su Zhao Li glared at Chu Nan Du.

Chu Nan Du had a smirk on his face.

“A Shi, you should go back soon. It’s late. It’s not safe for you to go home alone. I’m walking with my brother, nothing will happen.”

“No, I’ll send you home before I leave.” Jiang Shi now just wanted to stick to Su Zhao Li.

“Okay.”

The colored lights on the trees along the road were lit up, illuminating the scenery on the road with warmth and brilliance. It was already the new year, and the road was still crowded with people, a scene of prosperity.

Jiang Shi intentionally or unintentionally moved closer to Su Zhao Li, and Su Zhao Li noticed it. Su Zhao Li was of course pleased, but he wouldn’t make it clear. Today’s kiss wasn’t in his plan, it was just on a whim, and he couldn’t help it. He got two kisses today, and it was also a big gain.

“A Shi, you should go back soon. I’ll take the scarf and hat. Be careful on the way back.”

“Okay, bye.” Jiang Shi looked at Su Zhao Li with longing in his eyes, looking very reluctant to part. Su Zhao Li happily waved goodbye to him. If he didn’t leave, he really wouldn’t want to leave.

When he turned around, Jiang Shi was already gone. Su Zhao Li was very happy, and walked with a bounce in his step.

“So happy.”

“Of course.”

“Did you see it?”

“See what? See you two being all lovey-dovey, reluctant to part, or see you two kissing?”

“It’s the kissing.”

“You’re quite proud of it.”

“Of course.”

“Dream on.”

·

“Mom, Mom, wake up quickly, don’t sleep yet, wake up quickly and listen to me.”

“Ah, ah, ah, I’m listening, I’m listening. What do you want to say? Ha~”

Jiang Father’s complaint came from the side, but Jiang Shi turned a deaf ear to it. He was really too excited.

“Mom, I kissed A Li!” Jiang Shi said to Jiang Mother in a small voice, unable to contain his happiness.

“Oh, you kissed A Li, you kissed A Li!!!” Jiang Mother’s voice suddenly rose eight degrees.

“Where did you kiss? How did you kiss?”

“Kissed on the face, here, right here.” Jiang Shi pointed to his cheek. “Kissed for a minute.”

“A minute! What did A Li say?”

“A Li let me kiss him, A Li kissed me first.” Jiang Shi said shyly.

“Quick, husband, husband, get up quickly, old man.” Jiang Mother patted Jiang Father excitedly.

“Son, it’s so late, go back to sleep. You don’t need to wash your face tonight.”

“Okay, Mom.” Jiang Shi ran out of Jiang Father and Jiang Mother’s room with small, shy steps again.

“What’s wrong?” Jiang Father’s complaining voice came from beside him.

“Quick, show me our family’s passbooks and house ownership certificates. I want to calculate how much is enough, get up quickly.”

“Hahahaha.” Jiang Mother let out a silver bell-like laugh, very satisfied with the progress of her son and daughter-in-law.