Wen Cheng stared at the little bubble for a long time, thinking. Although the reason didn't sound silly at all, and even a little weird, he subconsciously accepted the phenomenon. Yes, could it be that he was attracted to Brother Qi's handsomeness?
After all, we were so close at the time, and we were exposed to Qi Ge's stunning good looks too quickly. Even in the entire entertainment industry, Qi Ge's looks would rank in the top ten!
[Wen Cheng]: Your explanation doesn't seem to make any mistakes~
This time it was Yao Xingwei's turn to be puzzled. Had he become detached from this world? Why couldn't he understand?
Wen Cheng became more and more satisfied with this answer. Yes, he was only bewitched by Brother Qi's face and had no other thoughts at all!
Then another small red dot appeared in the group chat, and Wen Cheng clicked on it.
[He Haobo]: By the way, Chengcheng, why did you suddenly ask us this?
[Yao Xingwei]: Oh wow! [Eating melon seeds.]
Wen Cheng had anticipated this outcome and came up with an equally absurd reason.
[Wen Cheng]: Because I've been doing this lately whenever I see the cafeteria ladies.
......
Wen Cheng's words successfully silenced the two people's thirst for knowledge.
The next morning, Wen Cheng woke up full of energy again. Even when she bumped into Qi Ge in the hallway, she remained calm and composed, transforming back into a playful little girl eager to approach him.
Good morning, Brother Qi!
Looking at Wen Cheng so naturally, Wen Qi's good mood from the morning vanished completely. He had clearly seen the panic on Wen Cheng's face last night, and the relief he felt when he finally understood the stone. He was so happy that he had trouble sleeping. And this is what he gets to see first thing this morning?!
"Good morning." Wen Qi stopped, feeling a pang of resentment. He waited for Wen Cheng to approach, and the distance between them closed once more.
Wen Cheng couldn't help but give a thumbs up, "Brother Qi is handsome no matter what!"
The pounding of his heart was the best proof, but this time there was no trace of guilt on his face. Wen Cheng thought that this might be the power of understanding!
......
In a bad mood, Wen Qi could only drag Wen Cheng along for 800 meters more than usual in the morning. This time, both of their heartbeats were genuinely racing.
Exhausted, Wen Cheng finally didn't have the energy to care about anything else. He went back to his room, took a shower, and then focused on eating at the dining table. He noticed that his mother's gaze was more intense than usual.
Hmm? Did he do something wrong? Or was his secret job as a security guard discovered?
Wen Cheng, with a piece of egg pancake in her mouth, cautiously looked up. Wen Yin still didn't look away, but instead looked at Wen Cheng with even more affection: "Chengcheng, come home early after get off work today. Mom will take you to buy clothes. It's almost autumn, and I see you don't have many warm clothes in your closet. Qi Qi is the same. Let's go together today."
Wen Cheng quickly agreed, then her gaze fell on Wen Qi. Wen Qi paused for a moment, then also hummed in agreement.
Wen Cheng instantly felt a sense of relief from the three of them, including herself.
Suddenly, Wen Cheng's curly hair twitched. "By the way, should we call my little brother along?" He, the little cannon fodder, couldn't afford to be a lone wolf!
Wen Yin smiled, her worries from yesterday completely gone. "No need. Yi Yi has more clothes than we do combined. He has his own ideas about this. He picked out a lot of my clothes. The key is you two brothers."
Wen Cheng said "Oh," which is definitely the best way!
Author's Note:
Wen Cheng: Luckily, my relationship with Brother Qi is purely platonic~
Wen Qi: Heh, don't let me find out who it is.
He Haobo: Why does it feel a bit chilly today?
Thank you everyone for your support!
Chapter 52 Even a mosquito's leg is meat!
Time flies when you're at work. In the afternoon, Wen Cheng and Wen Qi went home and rested for a while before Wen Yin dragged them to the mall to buy clothes.
The mall that Wen Yin took them to was about the same level as the mall where Wen Cheng had picked out gifts last time. It was a place that Wen Cheng would have just glanced at and left before. It's no exaggeration to say that in Wen Cheng's previous life, he couldn't understand why clothes in malls could sell for thousands or even tens of thousands of yuan. For him, Taobao and Taobao were still the most affordable.
So even with her current life, Wen Cheng still wears the few normal-looking clothes she already has in her wardrobe, and rarely has the urge to go out and buy new clothes.
Looking at the dazzling array of intricately designed clothes, Wen Cheng obediently followed behind Brother Qi like an ostrich. However, she didn't stay an ostrich for long before she was dragged away by her powerful backer to be the face of the store. They had arrived at the ground.
"Sister Wen brought her son to buy clothes~ Oh my god, is this your second son? He's so cute, his name is Chengcheng, right~" Wen Cheng was rushed to the front and hadn't even come to her senses when she saw an aunt who looked about the same age as her mother coming over to greet her warmly.
He looked at Wen Yin, somewhat bewildered, and Wen Yin gave him a reassuring smile.
Wen Cheng then greeted the woman in front of her, "Hello."
When Wen Cheng isn't having any whimsical ideas, she's at her most well-behaved. Her big, round eyes have an undeniably youthful look, her curly hair droops gently on either side, and even her voice is soft and gentle.
The shop manager was instantly captivated, his heart softening. He longed to hug Wen Cheng tightly and rub her against his chest, but just as he was about to touch her, he felt an invisible pressure coming from in front of him. The strongest member of the Wen family, without exception.
"Little Wen is here today too! It's rare to see you shopping for clothes with Sister Wen for so many years~" Although she was a little scared, the sales assistant still had a big smile on her face, but she withdrew her hands that were itching to buy something.
Wen Qi nodded and greeted the store manager, but didn't seem particularly enthusiastic. The store manager and sales assistants were used to this; when it came to choosing clothes, they wouldn't follow the customer around like other customers, letting them choose for themselves.
Wen Yin led her two sons into the store, picking out several outfits for them. After they were done, she pushed them inside to try them on. Wen Cheng looked at the pile of clothes hanging in the fitting room and couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. Buying clothes wasn't as easy as he had imagined.
No wonder Brother Qi was unwilling to come before, this is the crux of the matter!
Wen Cheng eats a lot but is very thin, and his frame isn't particularly large, so Wen Yin chooses clothes for him that are mostly Japanese style, like sweaters, wide-leg pants, and hats—the cuter the better.
Wen Qi's physique is closer to that of European and Asian male models, so most of his clothes are highly designed and would be difficult for most people to pull off. However, when Wen Qi changes into them, he looks completely different and attracts the attention of many customers.
Some people even directly referenced Wen Qi's clothing size when making payments.
Today's sales exceeded those of the past three months, and the store manager was beaming from ear to ear. While Wen Cheng and the others were changing clothes, he kept praising Wen Yin for having such a perfect son. Wen Yin just smiled politely at these compliments, since she didn't need to verify this fact with others repeatedly.
By the time Wen Cheng tried on the fifth outfit, she was completely numb. Leaning against the wall of the fitting room, she absentmindedly buttoned the clothes. When she got to the last one, there was an extra hole!
Wen Cheng quickly checked, and there was nothing missing in the middle!
Wen Cheng untied the button and prepared to check it again, but the second time she tried, she got the same result. Although the buttons were all in the holes, something just didn't look right.
"Chengcheng, are you done changing? Come out and let Mommy see," Wenying asked from outside.
Wen, wanting to save face a little, stammered, "Almost there," and then buttoned up the clothes again. This time, he left one button undone at the top so the bottom would be fully buttoned. There was a small mirror in the fitting room, but he didn't need to look; it just looked even stranger.
Wen Cheng felt so embarrassed he almost cried. Just then, he suddenly remembered that Brother Qi was right next door.
On a whim, Wen Cheng gently knocked on the wooden plank next door. Fortunately, the planks weren't very soundproof, and Wen Qi, who had just finished buttoning the last button on his shirt, heard Wen Cheng's cry for help.
Wen Qi shifted his body slightly and raised his hand to knock back.
"What's wrong?"
Wen Cheng, who was pressed against the wooden board, heard everything clearly. Excitedly, she quickly moved closer and said, "Brother Qi, I don't know how to button this shirt!"
Wen Cheng's voice was soft, but her tone carried an urgent desire to survive.
A faint light flickered in Wen Qi's eyes, and then he whispered, "Wait for me."
As soon as he pushed open the door, the customers outside instinctively turned their attention to him, scrutinizing him closely, their eyes lighting up.
This set is also very good!
Wen Yin had just come over to see the full-body effect when Wen Qi glanced at the door next door.
"Little brother isn't dressed yet~"
Wen Qi called out Wen Cheng directly.
Then the door was quietly opened, and Wen Qi went in directly. He then locked the door very carefully. For a moment, Wen Yin seemed to see Cheng Cheng's curly hair, but the next second Wen Qi pressed it back down. Yes, he pressed it back down.
Wen Yin, locked out: ......
The atmosphere outside became a little awkward for a moment, and finally the store manager came out and said, "Oh, Sister Wen, your kids are so united. They know to help each other in crucial moments."
Mutual help and support?
Yes, Wen Yin subconsciously believed this answer.
The fitting room wasn't small, but it became a bit cramped if Wen Qi squeezed in.
Wen Cheng had only unbuttoned halfway and was at his wit's end. Although Brother Qi had just pressed him down, he still regarded Brother Qi as his most important support.
Looking up, Wen Cheng's eyes misted over in the overhead light.
Wen Qi's breathing became heavier. From his angle, he could see Wen Cheng's snow-white chest and deep collarbones.
"Brother Qi~" Wen Cheng pitifully showed him her clothes. Her hands, usually incredibly nimble when playing games, were now clumsily struggling with the five buttons, her pink fingertips fumbling with the blue daffodil-shaped clasp.
"Wen Cheng, let go, I'll take over."
Wen Cheng quickly freed his hands. He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt that Brother Qi's voice sounded hoarseer than usual.
Are you experiencing internal heat?
Wen Qi immediately recognized the problem. Current designs often feature asymmetrical buttons to create a new visual experience. The first button corresponds to an inward-facing button, hidden behind the metal logo below the collar. Once the first one is fastened, the rest is simple. However, Wen Qi still didn't let Wen Cheng do it, instead slowly fastening each button himself. For him now, even a small step was worthwhile.
When they were fastening the second-to-last button, Wen Qi's somewhat rough fingertips brushed against his abdomen. Wen Cheng couldn't help but laugh out loud. Wen Cheng's stomach was soft, without any abs, and her slender waist trembled slightly when she laughed.
That laugh completely shattered the previous atmosphere. Wen Qi reverted to his cold, ruthless older brother persona, ruthlessly pushing his younger brother forward once again to serve as the face of the family.
Clothes that are difficult to button must have some appealing qualities.
The gorgeous floral patchwork and the exquisite design of this garment, combined with the youthful charm emanating from its warm orange hue, made it the absolute best item of the day. The young women picking out clothes for their children were mesmerized and immediately inquired about its availability.
The store manager was overjoyed. This was a new autumn collection from a certain international brand, which hadn't sold very well in China, but Wen Cheng had made it an instant hit. Some people were even secretly taking pictures of it!
Wen Cheng was forced to be admired by everyone for three minutes, and no one noticed that Li Wenqi did not come out of the fitting room during those three minutes.
After spending nearly two hours in the mall, Wen Cheng was finally allowed to leave by his elderly mother. By then, he was starving.
The mother and her two children naturally wouldn't bother Aunt Li at this hour. Considering Wen Yin's taste, the three of them chose a coconut chicken restaurant upstairs in the mall across the street.
Wen Cheng, holding the menu, first asked Wen Yin and Wen Qi for their opinions, then ordered twice the amount of the food they mentioned, and also added three servings of snowflake beef, two servings of large pieces of dried bean curd, one serving of shiitake mushrooms, and one serving of corn for herself.
To let her family know that she wasn't just eating for free, and to repay her father for the one million yuan he deposited into his account every month, Wen Cheng announced that she would treat everyone to this meal.
Then he received a loving pat on the head from his elderly mother.
Around nine o'clock, there weren't many people left, so the food was served quickly, and Wen Cheng actively cooked the vegetables.
Wen Yin didn't have a big appetite; she was full after just a few bites of chicken and vegetables. She didn't sit still, though; she watched the children eat while chatting with them. Her husband was right; she really didn't communicate with the children enough.
Wen Cheng's cheeks were chubby from eating, so Wen Yin took a tissue to wipe her son's mouth.
Wen Cheng would sweetly thank her, and then diligently blanch the vegetables and put them into Wen Qi's bowl.
Wen Qi used to dislike others serving him food, exhibiting a somewhat obsessive-compulsive tendency towards fastidiousness. But now he seems much better; at least when Wen Cheng serves him food, he can eat without batting an eye, leisurely accompanying her for as long as she eats.