Chapter 396: You’ve Really Spoiled Us Too Much
Tofu, bl**d clots, mung bean noodles, chopped white radish—all simmered together in lamb soup—simply an absolute flavor explosion.
Except for Dragon Brother, the three little ones each downed two large bowls.
The leftovers? All gobbled up by Dragon Brother himself. Typical.
After filling their bellies, they all sank lazily into sofas, benches, and reclining chairs—too comfortable to even bother moving.
Dragon Brother patted his swollen stomach. “A bit stuffed.”
Hu Yu Ying chuckled. “Then let’s go walk off the food?”
“Sure! I’m really so full this time.” Li Qing Xue raised her hand in agreement. “My little tummy is acting up again…”
Back in college at A University, she used to run every afternoon and was sleek and perfect. Today? Just a tiny bit of extra food, and her tummy’s out again.
“I honestly don’t want to move right now.” Dragon Brother sprawled on the lounge chair, basking happily by the fire, patting his stomach with a blissful expression.
Hu Yu Ying gave Dragon Brother’s belly a quick tap. “If you don’t exercise, beware you’ll end up at the bottom.”
“Exactly, Brother. You’re spoiled and lazy now. If you keep going down this path, you’ll grow a tiny belly too.”
Turning his abs into a little belly—Lin Wan Ning just found the thought hilarious.
Hearing this, Li Qing Xue refused to accept. She suddenly wrapped her arms around Lin Wan Ning’s waist. “What’s wrong with a little belly? All the pretty belly dancers are like this too.”
“A bit of meat can be pretty sexy,” she argued, defending her own little tummy!
“Let me see how sexy it really is.” Lin Wan Ning placed her hand behind Li Qing Xue’s neck.
Li Qing Xue shivered from the chill, instantly jumping up.
The youthful energy, it seems, can give infinite vitality without effort.
Lazy Dragon Brother was also pulled up by the three little ones.
The four of them headed outside, strolling around to digest the food.
After winter set in, it got dark earlier, and fewer people were out and about.
Walking along the street felt a bit desolate.
“I wonder when the first snow of the year will come,” Lin Wan Ning looked up at the sky—moon round, stars twinkling.
“Do you like snow?” Li Qing Xue asked.
“Mm-hm, love it. Especially love snowing—cuddled up in a blanket feels so cozy.”
Li Qing Xue nodded in agreement, then glanced at Hu Yu Ying. “Ah Ying, do you also like snow?”
“I also like it—just love how a heavy snowfall turns the ground, trees, everything around into white, like a wonderland.”
Hu Yu Ying, when she lived in her village, would see fields and mountains blanketed in snow—so beautiful she couldn’t believe her eyes.
“Why not ask me?” Dragon Brother suddenly took the opportunity to change the subject, handing Li Qing Xue the mic.
“You want to join our girl-talk, huh? Dragon Brother, blushing now?” Li Qing Xue teased, flicking a finger on her cheek.
“I don’t mind. I’ve got thick skin,” Dragon Brother replied casually.
Hearing this, Li Qing Xue turned to face him, backing up slightly. “So, Mr. Long, do you like snow?”
He looked a little embarrassed, clearing his throat. “I really like snowy days.”
“Why?” she pressed.
“Because you all like it.”
All three tiny ones stared daggers at Dragon Brother.
He held up his hands as if to say, “Hey, don’t look at me like that. I’m just telling the truth.”
“I really enjoy snow.”
Hearing this, the three little ones, who’d been moved just moments ago, shot him a collective eye roll.
Ignoring him, they linked arms and walked ahead.
Watching their backs, Dragon Brother couldn’t help but laugh softly. “Honestly, I do like it… I cherish you guys.”
“Wait up for me!” he called out after them.
“We’re not waiting,” Lin Wan Ning coldly responded, with just a hint of rejection.
“Exactly, big dummy. If you can catch us, come on—try,” Li Qing Xue challenged with a mischievous smirk.
Then they turned tail and bolted.
One beat behind, Hu Yu Ying saw them dash away and shouted, “Wait for me too!” about to chase.
But in the next second, Dragon Brother caught her.
“Brother Long, I didn’t mean it like that,” Hu Yu Ying blinked innocently at him, trying to look adorable.
“But I can’t catch them—they’re too fast.”
“Brother Long, kiss me, okay?” Hu Yu Ying batted her eyes, smiling sweetly.
Dragon Brother swallowed, feeling a bit shy, looking around. “We’re still outside, on the street…”
Before he could finish, Hu Yu Ying slipped free from his grasp, grinning happily. “Brother Long is a big idiot.”
And she ran. “Li Qing Xue, Wan Ning, wait for me! I escaped!”
“Come on, sis, wait for us,” Wan Ning and Qing Xue cheered excitedly from ahead.
Soon Hu Yu Ying reached them. “You guys—next time, tell me in advance, okay? Every time it’s ‘Dragon Brother,’ and I’m always the first caught.”
“Because you’re always a little slow, sis. What are you thinking about every time?” Wan Ning teased.
Hu Yu Ying whispered to herself, “I’m wondering how to say it to Dragon Brother.”
“Run faster! The pervy Dragon is coming,” all three tiny ones came together, moving as a squad.
Dragon Brother scowled at Li Qing Xue. “That nickname doesn’t sound good at all!”
“Then how about… Grass-Crazed Demon?” Li Qing Xue smirked.
“You better hope I don’t catch you!”
“Hehe, maybe you can still catch me now, but in two years, when you can’t? I’ll really spoil you then.”
Li Qing Xue’s words carried a double meaning for Hu Yu Ying and Wan Ning, who had become women. They caught her drift.
They all grinned at Dragon Brother. “If you don’t tone it down, when you can’t walk anymore, we’ll go dancing square dance with some other old men.”
“Ha! You really spoil us too much—say that out loud!”
The sports star advantage exploded instantly; they rounded up all three tiny ones effortlessly.
“Who just said they’d dance square with other old ladies earlier?”
The three tiny ones, as meek as quails, kept their heads down and wouldn’t answer.
Back home.
Dragon Brother pulled Hu Yu Ying aside before entering.
Seeing his little antics, Hu Yu Ying just found it funny. Dragon Brother really is too clingy!
In their room.
“Was it you who said you’d wait for me to get tired, then go dance with some other old men?”
“Wait—hold on, stop, stop…”
“Stop what?!”
Hu Yu Ying propped her chin on her hand, lying on the bed with a sad expression, feeling the influence of her brother’s antics. Last time, she clearly said, “Wait—stop,” but he wasn’t listening… That trick again.
