After Transmigrating into a Scum Gong, the Rich Young Master Got Pregnant with My Child - Chapter 13
Chapter 13
Li Xiao smiled when he heard this: “Okay.”
“Time to sleep,” Lu Zhaoyi said.
Li Xiao lay down, then turned and hugged him: “Good night, President Lu.”
“Good night, Li Xiao.”
Lu Zhaoyi had said he couldn’t fall asleep if he went to bed so early, but with Li Xiao in his arms, feeling his steady breathing, he actually felt sleepy very quickly.
Lu Zhaoyi lamented whether he was getting old. Previously, at this hour, he would probably be watching others dance in some bar. Although watching them was also boring, he didn’t know what he should do with those long nights back then. It was just wasting time, and it didn’t really matter what he wasted it on.
It was good now, though; at least his schedule was more “normal,” and he could also join Li Xiao in conditioning his body.
Lu Zhaoyi categorized all his complicated feelings for Li Xiao as: Li Xiao was the first person he met after arriving in this world, and thus Li Xiao became that unique existence.
When Lu Zhaoyi woke up the next day, he didn’t feel Li Xiao’s warmth and called out, “Li Xiao.”
“I’m here.”
Li Xiao was sitting on the sofa drawing. Seeing Lu Zhaoyi wake up, he turned off his digital tablet.
Lu Zhaoyi told him, “You focus on your work. I’m going to wash up.”
Li Xiao nodded: “Okay.”
It was rare to see him busy with his art, and Lu Zhaoyi didn’t want to hold him up.
The original novel only wrote about Li Xiao deciding to inherit the family business and resume his career after he was left alone with his child. Now that there was a chance to change that, Lu Zhaoyi was naturally happy.
He also wanted to see Li Xiao’s life get on track. Li Xiao should be free to soar in the sky, not be a caged bird or a canary. He shouldn’t be held back by messy people or events.
When Lu Zhaoyi finished washing up and came out, Li Xiao was still drawing on his digital tablet. Seeing his focused expression, Lu Zhaoyi didn’t want to disturb him. He even made his movements lighter, but Li Xiao still noticed his entrance.
Li Xiao looked up at him: “President Lu.”
Seeing Li Xiao look up, Lu Zhaoyi said, “Sorry for interrupting your drawing.”
Li Xiao shook his head: “No, I was just about to finish.”
Lu Zhaoyi sat down next to him, but he didn’t look at what Li Xiao was drawing. In Lu Zhaoyi’s mind, this belonged to Li Xiao’s private space.
He just rested his head on his hand and asked him, “Xiao, are you sure you’re not lying to me?”
Li Xiao shook his head.
Lu Zhaoyi said, “Alright then, let’s stop drawing for now. Let’s go have breakfast together.”
“Okay,” Li Xiao said. “I’ll just finish this last bit.”
“Then I’ll keep you company while you work.”
Li Xiao nodded, and Lu Zhaoyi turned and left the room.
He went to pour a cup of hot milk and grabbed a small box of cake before going back in. Li Xiao initially thought he had gone out to get his laptop, so he didn’t look up immediately. He planned to finish the few strokes in his hand before looking at Lu Zhaoyi.
Unexpectedly, the moment he looked up, Lu Zhaoyi immediately told him, “Eat something first to fill your stomach.”
“Didn’t President Lu say you’d keep me company while I work?”
“I did,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “I’ll keep you company, and you work.”
Lu Zhaoyi asked him, “You draw, and I’ll feed you?”
Li Xiao looked at him, his two beautiful eyes blinking repeatedly, seemingly asking: “Is that really allowed?”
Lu Zhaoyi smiled: “You draw.”
“President Lu hasn’t eaten either,” Li Xiao said. “Please don’t only worry about me.”
Lu Zhaoyi was taken aback: “I’m fine. You eat first.”
He picked up the milk and put the straw into Li Xiao’s mouth. Li Xiao didn’t stop drawing, but he remembered that Lu Zhaoyi was feeding him, so he drank very carefully.
“President Lu,” Li Xiao said. “I won’t draw anymore. Let’s go have breakfast.”
“What’s wrong?” Lu Zhaoyi said. “Does the milk not taste good?”
Li Xiao shook his head: “I don’t want to make you wait for me.”
“Didn’t you say there was only a little bit left? I can’t let you give up halfway,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “That wouldn’t be right.”
“Making you wait wouldn’t be right either,” Li Xiao said. “More than drawing, I want to be with you. You’re more important.”
Lu Zhaoyi was stunned. Li Xiao, you really know how to talk!
He didn’t reply but stood up first, then reached for Li Xiao’s hand. Li Xiao smiled warmly, clasped his hand, and stood up.
“President Lu,” Li Xiao said. “Thank you.”
“Thank me for what?”
Li Xiao didn’t answer, but Lu Zhaoyi could guess what he would thank him for—nothing more than his willingness to stay with him.
In fact, it wasn’t just him accompanying Li Xiao; Li Xiao was also accompanying him.
For instance, at a place like the City Amusement Park, he wouldn’t have a good reason to come alone, but with Li Xiao, it was different. He could totally say it was to keep him company.
Lu Zhaoyi always felt that embarrassing things weren’t so embarrassing when two people did them together.
Li Xiao still didn’t eat much. Noticing Lu Zhaoyi’s gaze, Li Xiao moved his chopsticks a couple more times. Lu Zhaoyi smiled: “So well-behaved now.”
“You’ve gone to great lengths, President Lu.”
“Indeed,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “So you must not disappoint my efforts.”
“Understood,” Li Xiao said. “I will be obedient.”
Lu Zhaoyi smiled and said, “So obedient, aww.”
As Li Xiao and Lu Zhaoyi walked into the amusement park, a staff member walked towards them, holding a polar bear plush toy. Li Xiao blinked, looking at Lu Zhaoyi.
Lu Zhaoyi confirmed: “It’s for you.”
Li Xiao took the bear from the staff member. He said, “Thank you.”
The staff member looked relieved, quickly turned, and ran away. Li Xiao asked Lu Zhaoyi, “Is this very expensive?”
Lu Zhaoyi thought: Don’t you know whether it’s expensive or not? But he asked Li Xiao instead, “Do you like it?”
“I like it.”
“Then it’s expensive,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “Your happiness is the most valuable thing in the world.”
Li Xiao leaned in and kissed his cheek: “Thank you, President Lu.”
“You’re welcome,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “I’ll have someone send it back to Xizhou. It’s inconvenient to carry.”
Li Xiao shook his head: “We’re going back this afternoon anyway, I want to bring it back myself.”
“Okay,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “Whatever you decide is fine. But are you going to carry it around while we play now?”
“It seems a little inconvenient.”
Lu Zhaoyi said: “Let’s find a shop to leave it at, and we’ll pick it up when we’re done playing.”
“Okay.”
After lunch, Liang Xing drove over to pick them up. Lu Zhaoyi held the suitcase in one hand and Li Xiao’s hand in the other.
Li Xiao held the polar bear, half of which rested on his shoulder. Lu Zhaoyi thought he looked adorable.
Once in the car, Li Xiao still held the bear in his arms. Lu Zhaoyi reached out and touched the bear.
“It feels quite nice,” Lu Zhaoyi said.
“Mhm,” Li Xiao said. “President Lu has a good eye.”
“That’s not true,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “I just chose the expensive one.”
Li Xiao laughed: “Being able to choose the expensive one means President Lu is still amazing.”
“Tsk,” Lu Zhaoyi said with a smile. “You really know how to compliment, Little Li.”
Li Xiao’s eyes curved with a smile. Liang Xing kept his mouth shut about anything he shouldn’t say. No matter what the two people in the back seat were doing, he focused on driving, showing the professionalism of a chauffeur for the wealthy.
“Li Xiao,” Lu Zhaoyi asked him, “You’re not carsick, are you?”
Li Xiao shook his head. Lu Zhaoyi asked again: “Then are you sleepy?”
“Not really.”
Lu Zhaoyi rolled down the window slightly. He felt that Li Xiao didn’t look well. He simply took the bear and put it next to him, then pulled Li Xiao to lean against him.
Li Xiao said, “Thank you, President Lu.”
“If you feel unwell, you must speak up. Don’t try to bear it alone,” Lu Zhaoyi guessed he was worn out from playing these past few days. “I’m right here with you.”
Li Xiao nodded, occasionally saying a few words and chatting casually with Lu Zhaoyi.
As soon as he opened the door, Lu Zhaoyi said, “Finally home.”
Li Xiao smiled: “Mhm, home.”
After returning, Lu Zhaoyi accompanied Li Xiao to put the bear on the bay window. Lu Zhaoyi jokingly asked him, “Don’t you like it so soon? Isn’t this quite suitable for cuddling while sleeping?”
Li Xiao shook his head: “I’d rather hug President Lu.”
“Ahem,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “Saying that so directly.”
“Didn’t President Lu tell me to just do what I want to do?” Li Xiao smiled. “President Lu taught me well.”
“Fine,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “Come here and let me hug you.”
Li Xiao walked to his side, and they hugged briefly. Lu Zhaoyi quietly called out his name: “Li Xiao.”
After they separated, Li Xiao softly said, “President Lu, what is it?”
Lu Zhaoyi frowned slightly: “Did you forget something?”
Li Xiao didn’t immediately catch on: “Huh? I don’t think so…”
Lu Zhaoyi reminded him: “Did you finish your drawing?”
Li Xiao was stunned: “Not yet…”
Lu Zhaoyi smiled: “Go draw. This time, I’ll really keep you company.”
Li Xiao took his digital tablet, and Lu Zhaoyi opened his laptop. The two did their own work in the study, not disturbing each other, but both knowing the other was right there beside them.
Lu Zhaoyi suddenly had a meeting. He greeted Li Xiao, who said, “It’s fine. You won’t disturb me.”
Lu Zhaoyi knew he was clingy, so he didn’t insist on leaving. He made sure Li Xiao wouldn’t be visible before starting the video conference.
Lu Zhaoyi was conducting his meeting normally, but he noticed Li Xiao kept secretly looking at him.
He found it a bit funny: “What are you looking at me for?”
The employees on the screen were taken aback, but Li Xiao immediately said, “Looking at how handsome you are.”
Lu Zhaoyi chuckled softly: “Draw your picture.”
“Aww.”
Li Xiao lowered his head, and Lu Zhaoyi continued the meeting with his employees. However, at this point, everyone’s attention was on the person who spoke.
One brave person directly asked Lu Zhaoyi, “Is President Lu playing the ‘hiding a beauty in a golden house’ game?”
“What hiding a beauty?” Lu Zhaoyi threatened, “Anyone who talks nonsense again gets their salary docked.”
While he was speaking, Li Xiao looked up at him. Lu Zhaoyi pretended not to see and continued with his meeting, though even he didn’t realize that his lips were subtly curved, clearly indicating he was in a good mood.
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