nucmednet Chapter 121 I Want to Be a Good Dad (68)
Chapter 121 I Want to Be a Good Dad (68)
The outliers are still slowly decreasing day by day, but they are still a little short of returning to the normal range.
Jingli has been enrolled in school for a year now.
During this year, he learned to control the energy in his body from teachers of various schools of thought. He has now learned to amplify his energy through a certain medium in order to reduce the consumption of his own power.
This is a huge improvement for Jingli.
In addition, he also completed the filming of the second season of "The Legend of Yin and Yang" and formed a deep friendship with several masters. Sometimes the masters would take him along when they took on some commissions, teach him some practical tips, and he could also earn some commission fees.
The role that Jiang Yuanqi had previously rejected was returned to Jing Li. With this small role, he officially appeared in the TV series and became "actor Jing Li".
By the time Fu Zichu passed the exam and successfully enrolled in school, Jing Li already had her own little savings.
After a year of study, Fu Zichu's mindset has changed a lot. When Jingli accompanied him to school, he was just a naive college student.
Fu Zichu rarely brought up the issues of love or not love, abandonment or not abandonment with Jingli anymore.
It seems as if he grew up in a certain moment, spreading his branches and leaves, quietly wanting to encompass the scenery as well.
Instead of choosing the same major as Jingli as he had initially planned, he carefully considered his teacher's advice and chose a more suitable major.
To everyone's surprise, he did not choose to commute like Jingli, but instead chose to live on campus.
Sometimes, after finishing a quest and returning to her empty residence, Jingli would always sigh to the kitten and the little turtle.
"It's a little strange."
[6058: It's okay, little fish. The child is grown up and has his own ideas now.]
The kitten nodded frantically.
Jingli shook her head.
"He's not my child."
[Lu Xiaoming: It's over, it's over, the last line of defense! The "Little Dad" persona! It's been slowly boiled away by that kid!]
Jingli: "Hmm? What kind of character setting?"
[Lu Xiaoming: Sent to the wrong person, retracting it.]
【6058:……】
Meanwhile, at school, Fu Zichu is so engrossed in studying that he can't tear himself away.
His roommates knew his background and were initially worried that he was a weirdo who got in through connections. However, a month after the military training ended, they were all driven to distraction by this weirdo. This spirit of hard work spread from the dormitory to the whole class, and Fu Zichu's class became the most outstanding class in the instructor's eyes. Of course, that's another story.
Thanks to his fame, good looks, and reputation as a "scrolling genius," Fu Zichu made many friends at school. Furthermore, having grown up in the environment created for him by Jiang Yuanqi, he had a knack for judging people.
Among these people, few were truly sincere friends with him; most had ulterior motives.
The more people Fu Zichu met, the more he missed Jingli.
At this point, the affection that stemmed from redemption finally underwent a qualitative change.
He thought to himself that he really loved him.
But that's not enough yet.
His current situation is not enough to support this love. He no longer wants to be a little animal hiding behind Jingli seeking shelter. He wants to be a wolf protecting Jingli in front of him.
After filming the TV series, Jingli gradually came to appreciate the joy of acting. However, he wasn't particularly interested in the most popular idol dramas. He first took on a children's channel drama, playing the third male lead, a noble elf prince. Later, he starred in a family drama, playing the protagonist's mischievous younger brother.
His special status and the fact that his company had a background with the National Security Bureau meant he wasn't subject to many restrictions. Because of this, Jingli only took three years to become a nationally recognized actor known to young and old alike.
Fu Zichu succeeded in starting his own business during his junior year of college, transforming from "that kid" in the eyes of netizens into "Little Boss Fu".
Jingli specially set aside a day to prepare a celebratory banquet for Fu Zichu at home.
As for why not go out to eat?
One day, when the two were on the phone, Fu Zichu muttered, "I want to eat your cooking."
Come to think of it, it's been a while since Jingli has seen Fu Zichu.
He bought a cake shaped like his imagined future office building for Fu Zichu (based on RK's building), with a chibi version of Fu Zichu at the very top.
Fu Zichu rushed back from school after class.
The electronic lock beeped, and Jingli immediately jogged to the door.
"Click," the door opened.
When the indoor and outdoor winds meet, the scenery sparkles.
"You're back!"
Looking into those eyes, Fu Zichu felt he didn't even dare to breathe loudly.
"Well, I'm back."
Upon closer listening, one could hear the tremor in his voice.
Jingli naturally took Fu Zichu's hand and led him inside.
"Come and eat."
Fu Zichu had rehearsed this simple dialogue in his mind thousands of times.
But nothing compares to this moment.
The three dishes and soup on the table, bathed in warm light, were incredibly appetizing, reminding Fu Zichu of her time in the villa.
It's amazing how Jingli's presence made that time spent in the villa tinged with happiness.
The two ate while chatting about what they had seen and heard during this time.
They usually talk about these things on the phone or in conversation, but talking about them face-to-face feels like a completely new experience.
The kitten yawned beside them.
[Lu Xiaoming: What's with this weird old married couple vibe?]
[6058: Let me have some peace and quiet!]
After dinner, just like in the villa, Fu Zichu washed the dishes and cleaned up.
Jingli sprawled on the sofa, listening to the sound of running water coming from the kitchen, her eyes half-closed in satisfaction.
The sound of water stopped, Fu Zichu approached, and Jingli felt a darkness descend in front of her.
Their body heat mingled, and Fu Zichu's slightly damp fingers poked Jingli's cheek.
Jingli opened her eyes, feeling like she had a thousand words to say, but when the words reached her lips, she didn't know where to begin.
He grabbed Fu Zichu's finger and pinched the fingertip.
Fu Zichu beckoned with her finger in response.
Jingli moved a little closer to him and asked, "Is starting a business tough?"
Fu Zichu shook his head: "Compared to before, my life is very fulfilling now."
Jingli smiled with narrowed eyes, leaned forward, and gently put her arm around Fu Zichu's waist.
"So, do you miss me?"
The words were ambiguous, and the actions were ambiguous, but when Jingli said and did them, the ambiguity automatically diminished considerably.
Fu Zichu knew that he just wanted to know the answer, so he asked.
The subtle ambiguity left by the actions and words in this direct ending is incredibly alluring.
The kitten next to me had its fur standing on end.
[Lu Xiaoming: Oh my god, that's what our little one said!]
[6058: ... (Kitten looking crestfallen.jpg)]
"Miss you."
Fu Zichu didn't turn his head. The hand that had just lightly poked Jingli's face was now open with its five fingers spread out, and Jingli heard a soft "ding" sound.
Two rings appeared on Fu Zichu's hands.
Jingli paused for a moment.
Fu Zichu had already knelt down on one knee.
“I miss you so much, but I felt I wasn’t mature enough to make you a promise.” He took out one of the rings and took Jingli’s hand. “But now, I think I can.”
"Mr. Keiri, will you be my boyfriend? A boyfriend with marriage in mind."
When the small ring slipped through her middle finger, Jingli felt her eyes well up with tears.
He remembered the question he wanted to ask Fu Zichu four years ago but didn't—what is my status by your side now?
He had forgotten about this question, but unexpectedly found the answer today.
In an absurd beginning, Fu Zichu mercilessly hurt Jing Li's injured ankle, viciously calling him "Little Dad," treating him like prey, wanting to devour him whole.
After a tortuous process, Fu Zichu spent four years growing up, shedding the shadows left on him from the past, and knelt on one knee, extremely devout, asking Jingli to become his other half.
Jingli took another ring from Fu Zichu's hand and gently put it on Fu Zichu's finger.
He said, "That way you'll be tied down and won't be able to escape."
Fu Zichu's tense and solemn expression finally broke, and he hugged Jingli—very gently, but also very tightly.
"I wish I could be tied to you for the rest of my life."