"But I'm already an adult."
Chu Qing stated the fact in a very calm tone. Although it was a bit impolite to say some things directly, he did not want this misunderstanding to last too long between them.
He's just relatively slow to understand emotions.
It's not that I felt nothing at all, especially given how obvious Wei Yutang's feelings were.
He has no intention of starting a relationship with anyone and has no interest in it whatsoever.
If possible, he only hopes to raise his target peacefully and quietly, and preferably not get involved in anything related to the protagonist.
This also includes Wei Yutang, the villain who was constantly entangled with the protagonist in the original story.
Wei Yutang understood the refusal in his words, but he willingly pretended that he hadn't understood what Wei Yutang was trying to say.
"So what if he's an adult?"
"No one dictates what an adult must be like."
Perhaps it was because the location chosen by the production team was truly exceptional, or perhaps it was because every word spoken by the person in front of them was captivating.
Chu Qing could clearly feel that his heartbeat became somewhat irregular when he said those words.
"What I mean is that with me, you can be yourself anytime, anywhere."
After saying this, Wei Yutang stared at the person in front of him, not wanting to miss any subtle changes in his expression.
Even though he has recently read a lot of online analyses, most people think that the relationship between the two of them is one-sided, although the truth is pretty much true.
I like it so much that I'm cautious, so careful, and so unwilling to miss even the slightest possibility.
"There are some things you don't need to answer me in a hurry. I'm here anytime."
After Wei Yutang finished speaking, he handed a bottle of water he was holding to Chu Qing.
He recently studied his friend's advice on how to win over a wife and obediently followed it.
You should know that when his friend made it clear who his crush was, almost no one in the entire circle was optimistic about it.
Despite everyone's skepticism, he successfully brought his girlfriend back, a spirit that Wei Yutang found very admirable.
Chu Qing was just thinking about how to refuse appropriately when she heard this sentence.
Meeting this person's affectionate gaze, a strong sense of guilt welled up inside me for a fleeting moment.
"terribly sorry."
"It's too polite for the two of us to say such things between us."
Wei Yutang did not force him to give any more answers. During the time arranged by the program team, he spent the rest of the time with him admiring the sculptures in the park.
Chu Qing wasn't originally interested in these things, but now that the atmosphere was a little awkward, she had to force herself to focus her attention on them.
If he had known he would face such an awkward situation, he probably shouldn't have agreed to appear on the show in the first place.
The presence of Xiaxia, that little girl, already created an ambiguous atmosphere between the two of them.
Not to mention that with this additional layer of relationship now, it's become extremely ambiguous.
However, after careful consideration, Chu Qing realized that if he were given another chance, given their current situation, he would still choose the same outcome.
After all, this variety show was the only way he could change his life at the time.
If what I just said bothered you, you can pretend I didn't say anything.
During the lunch break, Wei Yutang brought up the previous incident again.
Chu Qing saw all the dishes laid out in front of her, all of which were her favorite types.
He knew very well the preferences of the person in front of him, which were completely opposite to his own.
In this situation, the chopsticks I'm holding feel like they weigh a ton.
"You don't have to cater to my preferences like this."
Chu Qing couldn't quite articulate her current thoughts; neither liking nor being moved by these feelings had taken over.
I wasn't bothered by this person's behavior, just a little lost.
He had always felt that he was walking this path alone, but now it seemed that this person was suddenly telling him that this was not the case.
"I'm not deliberately catering to your preferences, it's just that I've recently come to think that the things you like to eat are quite good."
Wei Yutang said these words without batting an eye, but many fans watching the live stream immediately exposed his deception.
[I wonder who it was that got so angry during the recording of the show that they only had a few kimchi dishes prepared that they stopped filming on the spot.]
Although I really enjoy seeing him make a fool of himself, given the current situation, thinking back, I wouldn't have done the same thing if some of the footage that was released later was shown.
Can that be called kimchi? It's clearly just a few condiment dishes.
It's best not to make comparisons in this situation.
From initially being skeptical to now, I think these two might truly be in love.
Wei Yutang bent down and carefully removed all the bones from the steamed fish. In his eyes, this restaurant was still lacking something.
If it were their family's chef, they could have chosen a fish with very few bones, and they wouldn't have had to go through all this trouble.
After tasting it, Wei Yutang retracted his previous idea.
Although this shop's attention to detail isn't perfect, its craftsmanship is undeniable.
"This restaurant is delicious. I'll bring Xiaxia here next time."
Chu Qing hadn't thought about the little guy before, but now, after this person reminded her, she inexplicably became restless.
I picked up my phone and made a call to the little guy's smartwatch.
When Wei Yutang saw his action, he smiled helplessly.
It was supposed to be a date for the two of them, but it seems that even without their little darling by their side, it still affects them.
Fortunately, he had recently reached an agreement with Xiaxia, and their friendship should last for a long time until Xiaxia realized that he was his other father.
"Hello? Dad? Why are you calling me? Did you have a good date today?"
This morning, Xiaxia pretended to know nothing and was successfully tricked by her grandfather into coming out.
In fact, this little guy thought he was even smarter than a monkey. The purpose of these people having his grandfather take him away was clearly to create a private world for his father and uncle.
If it weren't for the fact that this uncle was also quite satisfied with the situation, this little darling would never have been so easily fooled into going out with him.
How did you know?
When Chu Qing first heard the news, she was stunned.
He had always known that the little guy was somewhat precocious and very clever in many things.
But I never imagined he could be this smart, able to understand even the affairs between adults.
"Because I'm smarter, hehe."
Xiaxia really enjoys seeing his father like this; his father's fussing always greatly satisfies his vanity.
"Did Dad have a good date today?"
Chu Qing glanced at the man sitting opposite her. If it weren't for his sudden remark in the park, she would have been satisfied with the date overall.
However, you certainly can't say that in front of this little guy.
"I'm very happy."
Xiaxia's smile widened after hearing her father's words.
As long as my dad is happy, it's worth it for him to pretend he knows nothing and go out with my grandpa.
Wei's father was chatting with some of his old friends about recent events. Although these old guys had all retired, they still knew a lot about business developments.
Especially for things related to one's own business, if there's anything the other party can help with, take advantage of this gathering to bring it up.
They say they've retired, but how could they possibly let go of everything?
In the blink of an eye, he saw the little guy start talking to his smartwatch. Wei's father didn't even need to guess; he knew who was on the other end of the line.
At first, he felt somewhat indignant on behalf of his son, as if no matter what his son did, he was never as important as his father in Xiaxia's heart.
The same principle applies to himself and his grandmother; no matter what they do, there will always be a barrier between this little guy and them.
Not long ago, after his wife comforted him, Wei's father finally understood.
This child wasn't originally raised by their parents; Chu Qing worked hard to raise him to this age.
If a child gets along well with others from the moment they meet, acting as if they've grown up here, it actually shows that the child is truly heartless.
When I don't like something, nothing I see is right, but when I like something, I'll find all sorts of excuses for it in advance, no matter what.
"The fish here is already grilled."
Mr. Wei snapped out of his thoughts, turned to look at the little guy who was still sitting there making a phone call, and greeted him.
After hearing what her grandfather said, Xiaxia stared at her phone watch for a while.
He really missed his father, but the fish he had caught himself was now grilled, which was a huge temptation for him.
Chu Qing could hear what the person on the other end of the phone was saying. He didn't let the greedy little boy suffer for too long before hanging up the phone, saying that he had something else to do.
What's wrong with us?
Wei Yutang thought about it carefully and realized he had no other plans for the afternoon.
If what he said is true, then it probably means that... Chu Qing wanted to go somewhere else with him, but was too embarrassed to say it directly.
"It's nothing, but Xiaxia wants to eat grilled fish. He won't hang up on me."
Chu Qing briefly explained the reason: ever since this person confessed to her, Chu Qing has become more cautious no matter what happens, afraid that she might do something wrong and cause him to misunderstand.
"I don't know how either, as long as you're willing to hit me."
In the past, Wei Yutang would have definitely disliked these useless details, finding them too tedious, and wouldn't have wanted to hear him explain too much.
When Wei Yutang first heard one of his friends mention these details of dating, he found it too troublesome and even thought that it would be best for him to never date in his life.
Now that I've actually met someone I'm attracted to, all these details seem insignificant in comparison.
“You are different from Xiaxia.”
"That's true."