The Real Young Master Wants To Get Married First When He Returns Home Chapter 22
byChapter 22 Gu Yunzhao is Great
Ms. Xu and Mr. Shen didn’t even think of him, let alone feel any guilt or a desire to compensate him.
The love he had imagined to make up for the past, the shopping malls, the amusement parks… none of it existed.
Ms. Xu was stingy even with a motherly hug, let alone spending time with him to make up for his missed childhood.
Even though Shen Li had indeed looked forward to having a mother take him to an amusement park to make up for his childhood, he refused to go to the one Gu Yunzhao invited him to!
No man-mommy, no man-mommy!
Giving him a slap yesterday and a sweet date today—was he training a dog? He refused to just follow Gu Yunzhao’s lead.
Are you really not going?
Not going!
Gu Yunzhao said with some distress, Then what should I do? No one has ever gone to an amusement park with me before. I really want to go. Can’t Xiao Li find it in his heart to accompany me?
Such a childish adult! Shen Li thought secretly. He was even playing the pity card. But if you sincerely invite me one more time, I might consider it for the sake of your sincerity.
Not going. Although his heart had softened, he still had to maintain his front. Shen Li curled his lip and refused again.
Gu Yunzhao sighed half-seriously, Sigh, am I really going to the amusement park all by myself?
Hmm? He was giving up just like that? Such a lack of persistence for an adult!
Shen Li’s eyes darted around as he thought of how to give himself a way out.
He hadn’t agreed to make up with Gu Yunzhao; he was just a little curious about what an amusement park was like! Zhao Yingying and Xu Cheng had mentioned taking him before, but school had been too busy, and they hadn’t found an opportunity until now.
But his attitude just now had been too firm. If he proactively said he wanted to go now, it would be too embarrassing.
Shen Li couldn’t bring himself to say it.
Liu Bei visited the thatched cottage three times to invite Zhuge Liang; Gu Yunzhao should at least ask him three times.
Giving up so easily—adults really were unreliable.
Gu Yunzhao had been observing his expression since they started talking. He saw that the boy’s face was no longer as deathly still as it was when he first opened the door. With those little eyes darting back and forth, it was obvious he was plotting some mischievous idea in his head again.
He was a child after all; his emotions came and went quickly. Gu Yunzhao felt a bit more relaxed. At the moment, Shen Li was likely just being awkward, but he wasn’t truly angry anymore. He would coax him a bit more and wait for his emotions to settle before teaching him a lesson.
However, the priority now was to find a reasonable way out, to help Shen Li down from the high pedestal he had put himself on. If they stayed at a stalemate, the boy might lose his temper again and stop talking to him. Gu Yunzhao’s fingers, hanging at his side, tapped his leg a few times as a plan formed in his mind.
Xiao Li. He spoke with a smile. I really can’t find a suitable person willing to go with me. Can I pay to hire you to accompany me for a day?
Gu Yunzhao blinked and lowered his eyes, intentionally acting a bit pitiful. Just for one day, okay? I know today is a rest day, so I can pay you triple the standard overtime rate. Can Xiao Li consider it?
Hmm… I’ll consider it. Shen Li put on airs. For the sake of the overtime pay, fine.
Ahem, it’s not that I want to go. I’m only going because of the money, forced into it. He tilted his head up and emphasized once more.
Right, right. Gu Yunzhao nodded solemnly in agreement. I’m hiring Xiao Li. Xiao Li is only willing to go for the sake of the money.
Hmph~ then let’s go. Realizing he sounded a bit too eager, Shen Li quickly tried to walk back his words. I’m just afraid… afraid of wasting too much time, and you’ll think the money wasn’t worth it and ask for a refund. As he spoke, he casually peeked at Gu Yunzhao’s reaction.
All bark and no bite. Gu Yunzhao laughed inwardly. What a bluffing child.
But he dared not show it on his face. He had finally managed to partially coax Shen Li. If he laughed out loud now, all his previous efforts would be wasted.
Then Xiao Li, go change your clothes. We’ll head out once you’ve washed up.
Mhm! I’ll be changed in a second.
When Shen Li said “in a second,” he meant it. Gu Yunzhao had barely replied to a few work messages from his assistant before the boy emerged from his room again.
One look was enough to tell these were clothes chosen for easy movement. A printed white short-sleeve shirt was tucked into light blue shorts, with the hem pulled out slightly to cover the belt. Over that, he wore a loose shirt printed with blue sky and white clouds, left unbuttoned. The wind from his movements caught the hem of the shirt, revealing his slender waist and long legs.
Gu Yunzhao raised an eyebrow, thinking that true beauty really wasn’t affected by one’s state of mind.
When he first opened the door, Shen Li had looked haggard, carrying a fragile air that invited pity. Now that he had washed up and changed, he looked like a high-spirited youth again.
So beautiful. Gu Yunzhao gave his beauty a very high evaluation in his heart. Shen Li was truly the best-looking person he had seen in over twenty years.
He didn’t consider himself a patient person, but looking at this face, he couldn’t help but feel his heart soften.
If only Shen Li were a few years older. Gu Yunzhao made his hundredth lament of the week. If only Shen Li were around his age, but unfortunately, they were eight years apart.
Love was too heavy a matter; he couldn’t take advantage of Shen Li’s youth and ignorance to trick him into a lifetime commitment.
Regardless of Gu Yunzhao’s complicated thoughts, Shen Li only wanted to go play.
Let’s go, let’s go. Before he even finished speaking, he had already dashed out the door, leaving only his voice behind in the room.
The coldness he intentionally put on couldn’t suppress his anticipation and excitement for the amusement park. Only he thought he was hiding it well; in reality, anyone could tell how much he wanted to go with just one glance.
The boy had already run quite a distance before Gu Yunzhao slowly stood up and walked out. His holiday rest was ruined, but at least he was spending it with a beautiful younger brother, so it wasn’t a total loss.
Walk slower. Gu Yunzhao didn’t forget to call out to the figure ahead who was almost running in a blur. The floor is slippery, be careful not to fall.
I won’t—ah!
Before he could finish his sentence, Shen Li, who was darting around, had already fallen.
Gu Yunzhao couldn’t help but press his hand to his forehead and sigh. He knew it.
The hallway floors of this high-end residential area were cleaned by professionals at specific times every day. The marble floors were polished to a mirror-like shine.
At this hour, the cleaning had just finished, and the water on the floor hadn’t dried yet. The light shining in from the window reflected off the wet surface.
With the way Shen Li was running and jumping, it wasn’t surprising at all that he hit the floor.
Gu Yunzhao lowered his hand and walked over in two steps to half-cradle and half-lift the boy up. I’ll have to have carpets laid down in this hallway area later. Marble is indeed too slippery when wet; it’s easy to get injured.
Especially since Shen Li didn’t have a personality that could stay still; jumping around was his true nature. If he fell a few more times, Gu Yunzhao would feel distressed even if Shen Li didn’t care.
Mainly, he couldn’t let such a beautiful face get injured.
Taking extra care of a beautiful face was only natural; Gu Yunzhao was quite unashamed of his preference for beauty.
So pretty. Looking at Shen Li, who was currently clinging to his shoulder and rubbing his leg, Gu Yunzhao felt a strange itch in his teeth, a sensation of wanting to bite something.
Shen Li was a head shorter than him and very thin; he felt weightless leaning against his shoulder.
Why do they have to wipe it so bright? Shen Li grumbled in a low voice.
The marble floor hurt so much. If it weren’t for the sake of his pride, Shen Li would have burst into tears.
This hurt even more than when he was bitten by a dog back in his hometown.
They’re just being diligent. Gu Yunzhao leaned down and reached out to help him rub the spot. Fortunately, there’s no blood.
Hmph. Shen Li rubbed it twice and wanted to let go. Don’t delay, don’t delay. There will be lines at the amusement park.
Even though he had never been, he had heard people describe what an amusement park was like more than once. A place everyone loved, with many families, and lots of happiness and love.
As Shen Li leaned against the car window, he kept imagining how lively and wonderful it would be once they arrived.
Gu Yunzhao, Gu Yunzhao! Even though he was still in a unilateral cold war and had told himself a thousand times to be a cold machine who would never smile again—he wanted to become indifferent and focus only on studying, making Gu Yunzhao regret his actions and beg him to be happy again.
And he would only give a cold smile, shed a single cruel tear, and say loftily, The old Shen Li was personally killed by you!
But thinking about the amusement park, he looked left and right in the car. The driver clearly wasn’t someone he could share this with, so he couldn’t help but turn around and pat Gu Yunzhao. Hey, hey, hey, have you never been either? Then shouldn’t we look online first to see how other people play? Will we get lost inside? I heard it’s huge and there are so many people. Will we be unable to squeeze in? Maybe we should split up to queue; we’ll play whatever we reach first.
Yes, ask coldly like that! Shen Li affirmed himself in his heart. He would never call Gu Yunzhao “Brother” again.
Mhm, mhm… Gu Yunzhao was busy typing on his tablet, replying to investment information from his assistant. His attention was forcibly pulled back by the light patting on his arm. There’s no need to search. Just play for a bit on your own first.
Tch. Seeing Gu Yunzhao like that, Shen Li knew most of his mind was still on work, and he was only sparing a tiny bit of attention to humor him.
After sharing so much without getting a proper response, Shen Li was furious. He shouldn’t talk to this kind of adult. Sharing this with Gu Yunzhao was worse than talking to an ant.
Pretender. Don’t come asking me for help later.
Shen Li poked at the car window. He was going to take advantage of the crowds later to ditch Gu Yunzhao in the amusement park and let him get lost. The park was so big, Gu Yunzhao wouldn’t be able to find his way out all day.
Gu Yunzhao spared a glance from his documents. One look at the boy and he knew he was plotting some strange little idea again.
Forget it. He thought. If he did something bad later, he would wait until his parental authority was re-established and then settle the total score with Shen Li.
Shen Li’s idea was beautiful, but unfortunately, it couldn’t be realized.
The amusement park was indeed very large, but it was also very empty.
He stood at the main entrance, tilting his head back to look at the sign for a long time, his tone full of disbelief. Where are the people?!
Where were the tourists who were rumored to be so crowded you couldn’t see your own feet? Where were the long lines of people?
Including the driver, there were only three tourists, which was fewer than the number of employees at the ticket booth.
Hey, I’m not playing, I’m not playing. Seeing the boy’s gaze turn toward him, the driver quickly waved his hand in refusal.
Yes, just two people. Gu Yunzhao threw the tablet back into the car, his tone casual. I booked the whole place.
He smiled at Shen Li and said, I told you there was no need to look up guides. Just play whatever you want.
Right, right, there really was no need for guides. He had booked the whole place.
The entire staff was lined up in two long rows at the entrance, waiting to receive the only two guests. On average, each tourist had dozens of employees assigned to them.
It was almost catching up to the kangaroo-to-human ratio in Australia.
What was there to queue for? It was more like the employees and equipment were queuing for the tourists.
Welcome! Welcome! Seeing them arrive, the employees pulled out banners and light boards, waving them. Welcome!
They had turned the amusement park service into something resembling Haidilao.
Shen Li looked at Gu Yunzhao, then at the amusement park.
Aren’t you going in? Gu Yunzhao pushed up his sunglasses. Let’s go.
Wicked rich people. Shen Li thought with puffed cheeks. To clear out a place of happiness for an entire day just for himself, just to make himself happy—how selfish.
No need to queue, no need to squeeze with people. You can play however you want.
Hmph, he wouldn’t be corrupted by rich people. He was going to sternly condemn Gu Yunzhao’s selfish behavior!
Hehe, rich people are great. Shen Li thought as he sat on his favorite float for the third time. Rich people are great, Gu Yunzhao is great.