After Transmigrating into a Scum Gong, the Rich Young Master Got Pregnant with My Child - Chapter 41
Chapter 41
Lu Zhaoyi held his hand and pulled him directly into his arms, chuckling, “Xiaoxiao, you are the most beautiful.”
Then he exchanged a kiss with Li Xiao.
When they separated, both of their breaths were a little ragged. Li Xiao panted and asked him, “Can it… only be me…”
Lu Zhaoyi hugged him to soothe him: “Xiaoxiao, only you, it has always been only you.”
Li Xiao was stunned: “Really?”
“Yes.”
Li Xiao clearly grew up being adored, yet when it came to him, he had to confirm over and over again that Lu Zhaoyi was not being perfunctory or deceiving him.
“Xiaoxiao, am I too deceiving in appearance?” Lu Zhaoyi said. “You can rest assured.”
Li Xiao shook his head: “I want you to be carefree and unrestrained. You don’t need to change anything for me.”
“You always say that, but you make suggestions every time.” Lu Zhaoyi said, “Xiaoxiao is a dishonest little kid.”
Li Xiao’s cheeks were flushed. Lu Zhaoyi leaned in and kissed his red ears: “Let’s not talk about unhappy things.”
“Mm,” Li Xiao nodded.
…
Li Xiao personally selected everything from the design drafts to the fabric, and even made several modifications afterward, all to ensure the fit and appearance were perfect. Lu Zhaoyi wasn’t concerned at first, but because Li Xiao put so much heart into it, he gradually started to take it seriously too.
Lu Zhaoyi vaguely felt that Li Xiao was afraid of being outshone by others. He was already the best, but when it came to him, he easily became flustered.
Since that was the case, Lu Zhaoyi felt he naturally had to cooperate.
Li Xiao would ask for kisses and for more intimate contact, but Lu Zhaoyi always maintained his bottom line: he wouldn’t do the final thing.
He had many concerns, but Li Xiao saw him as the moon on the sea, feeling he was unreachable. Yet, Lu Zhaoyi was just as fond of Li Xiao.
It was universally known that Li Xiao was handsome—a face that would make anyone’s heart flutter. Moreover, he wasn’t just a pretty face; he was truly capable.
It was no exaggeration to say that the time spent with Li Xiao was the happiest period Lu Zhaoyi could remember since he gained consciousness. He could ignore other people’s opinions and just do what he wanted. Even if he was childish or boring, Li Xiao would never say a negative word about him.
They always shared a mutual understanding, and both were willing to give to the other. This state was the best.
Zhou Jiarun’s birthday banquet was a grand affair. While it was called a birthday banquet, it was practically indistinguishable from a matchmaking event. The news about Lu Zhaoyi and Li Xiao had been trending, and familiar people in the circle would tease them about it. The two made no attempt to avoid questions from others.
As for whether it was a business marriage, one look at their interaction style was enough to know it wasn’t, so the two of them didn’t need to offer any further explanation.
The two remained inseparable, making it hard for many glances—both obvious and subtle—to determine if they were looking at Lu Zhaoyi or Li Xiao.
Lu Zhaoyi sat next to Li Xiao. He turned his face to ask Li Xiao, “Are you nervous?”
“Yes,” Li Xiao said. “I’m afraid everyone will want to snatch you away from me.”
Lu Zhaoyi said, “I’m also afraid people will try to snatch my sweetheart. I only have you. If others covet you, I’ll lose you.”
“If others want me, will you be willing to give me up?”
The moment Li Xiao asked this, Lu Zhaoyi burst out laughing: “No.”
Li Xiao asked again, “Really?”
“You wouldn’t allow it,” Lu Zhaoyi’s smile carried a hint of triumph and certainty.
Li Xiao smiled and turned his head, his eyes full of love.
As the main character of the birthday banquet, Zhou Jiarun was constantly surrounded by people. It’s hard to say if it was genuine or not, but there was always a tight crowd of liveliness around him.
Lu Zhaoyi couldn’t be bothered with the crowd. It wasn’t that he disliked a good time, but because Li Xiao was by his side, he didn’t need to pay attention to any other excitement.
Li Xiao had originally thought of coming out with him because Lu Zhaoyi hadn’t socialized with others recently.
However, since both of their minds were focused solely on the other, everyone else seemed less important.
He Shuo arrived early and had drunk quite a bit by the time he made his way over to them.
“Hey, you guys actually came?” He Shuo said. “I said it was impossible.”
“Mm.” Lu Zhaoyi used this single sound to stop him from saying more.
Li Xiao laughed, “Would Young CEO Lu allow you to drink with me, Doctor He?”
“I see the look in Young CEO Lu’s eyes, and I dare not drink this glass of wine.”
Lu Zhaoyi smiled, “I’ll drink with you. Xiaoxiao won’t drink.”
This generous protection shocked the others present. Lu Zhaoyi was making a statement that he was willing to defend Li Xiao, even in front of his friends.
Lu Zhaoyi clinked glasses with He Shuo and drank it all in one gulp. However, the lively atmosphere didn’t end there; the protagonist of the banquet also arrived at their table.
Zhou Jiarun was indeed beautiful, that much was certain. Li Xiao and Lu Zhaoyi exchanged a look when they saw him approach.
“Young CEO Lu, Young Master Li,” Zhou Jiarun said. “Long time no see.”
Lu Zhaoyi smiled: “Long time no see.”
He said only this one line, waiting for Zhou Jiarun to continue.
“I wonder if I might have the honor of sharing a drink with CEO Lu?”
Lu Zhaoyi politely replied, “Of course. Happy Birthday.”
He deliberately used his left hand, not for any other reason than that his ring was on his left hand and was prominent enough.
Maintaining the utmost politeness, Lu Zhaoyi drained the glass and then said, “I’ll toast you again on behalf of Xiaoxiao.”
Without waiting for Zhou Jiarun’s reply, Lu Zhaoyi finished the drink. There was nothing for anyone to criticize; he simply wanted to do it.
Li Xiao had openly expressed his love for Lu Zhaoyi too many times. Now, Lu Zhaoyi wanted everyone to know that his feelings were no different from Li Xiao’s.
When only one person speaks, it always looks like unrequited love. They loved each other, so they couldn’t let others think the giving between them was unequal.
Li Xiao understood his intention perfectly.
At this moment, He Shuo spoke up appropriately: “I’m looking forward to the engagement banquet for Young CEO Lu and Young Master Li. We must all get together again soon.”
“Absolutely,” Li Xiao smiled. “Everyone must give us face.”
Lu Zhaoyi followed up with a single word: “Us.”
Zhou Jiarun’s expression changed repeatedly. He offered his congratulations in a steady voice, but inwardly, he truly had no intention of offering blessings. Even so, Lu Zhaoyi didn’t care.
“He’s gone,” Lu Zhaoyi whispered close to Li Xiao’s ear.
Li Xiao smiled: “That’s certainly a good thing.”
“Isn’t it,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “I really don’t know what he was thinking.”
“Then do you know what I’m thinking?” Li Xiao asked him.
“You want to find a corner and kiss me,” Lu Zhaoyi lightly scratched his palm, then asked, “Right?”
Li Xiao asked, “Then will you go out and kiss me?”
“That direct?” Lu Zhaoyi said. “Then let’s go.”
The two arrived at the stairs leading to the emergency exit. Li Xiao immediately leaned in for a kiss, but separated the moment his lips touched Lu Zhaoyi’s.
“Is that all?” Lu Zhaoyi said. “Should we go back in now?”
Li Xiao shook his head: “I’m waiting for you to kiss me back.”
“Okay.”
Lu Zhaoyi cupped the back of his head and pressed him against the wall behind them. Lu Zhaoyi leaned in and placed a kiss on him, progressing from a light touch to gradually deepening the kiss.
When they parted, Lu Zhaoyi could even see a hint of tears in the corner of Li Xiao’s eyes.
Lu Zhaoyi held his waist and chuckled, “Xiaoxiao, do you want me to carry you back?”
Li Xiao naturally said no. He shook his head. Lu Zhaoyi curved his index finger and flicked his nose: “Little fox.”
“Babe,” Li Xiao said.
“Let’s go back, Xiaoxiao,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “We can do other things when we get back.”
“Okay.” Li Xiao held his hand, and they went back in together.
It seemed that after all this time, everyone had gotten used to their way of interacting. Any amount of affection between them was considered normal.
Lu Zhaoyi hadn’t intended to care about other people’s gazes from the start, and Li Xiao felt the same way. Let them look. Knowing how good their relationship was made it even better.
When they returned, the entire banquet hall was still lively. He Shuo saw them and immediately walked over.
“CEO Lu, you can’t be… that fast, can you?” He Shuo said. “It doesn’t look right.”
“Get lost,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “What are you thinking?”
He Shuo shook his head, then looked at Lu Zhaoyi and Li Xiao’s faces. He didn’t see the look of satiety he had imagined. Displeasure was written on Lu Zhaoyi’s face, while Li Xiao was smiling.
As for what he was smiling about, it was, of course, Lu Zhaoyi’s misunderstanding of him.
“Doctor He,” Lu Zhaoyi said sternly. “What kind of person am I in your eyes?”
“A gentleman,” He Shuo’s survival instinct was strong. “I was just making a joke.”
“I didn’t hear it that way,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “You were insulting me and cursing Xiaoxiao.”
After that statement, Li Xiao burst out laughing: “Babe, don’t bother with Doctor He. He was just joking.”
Lu Zhaoyi shook his head: “This is a matter of dignity. He has to drink three glasses as an apology.”
It was only then that He Shuo realized Lu Zhaoyi didn’t actually care about being offended; he was setting him up: “I’ll drink, I’ll drink! I’ll drink now. It was my slip of the tongue.”
“That’s better,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “I forgive you.”
He Shuo quickly finished the three glasses of wine and then left them.
Li Xiao laughed, “CEO Lu, you’ve scared him away.”
“He started it. It’s his fault. You can’t blame me,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “He shouldn’t be so tactless.”
Li Xiao smiled and asked him, “Then do you want to prove yourself to me?”
“Prove what?” Lu Zhaoyi said. “You’re not going to mention that again, are you? Why are both of you thinking such filthy things?”
Li Xiao blinked: “I’m not.”
He raised his cup and clinked it against Lu Zhaoyi’s, then openly took a sip of the hot water in his cup.
Lu Zhaoyi thought the matter was settled there, but after glancing around, Li Xiao leaned close to his ear and said in an intimate tone, “CEO Lu, what if I told you I really want to sleep with you?”
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