Chapter 77: Brother Long, You’re So Gossipable!
Ten minutes later, Hu Yu Ying hugged her plush bunny doll, a bright smile plastered all over her delicate face she couldn’t quite contain. She nodded proudly at Dragon Brother: “Mm.”
Clawing at the claw machine, Dragon Brother took a little white bunny and quickly bought Hu Yu Ying over.
Little girl really is easy to coax.
But Hu Yu Ying is also quite willing to be coaxed.
For the next three hours, Hu Yu Ying’s smile never once faded.
And frankly, this was her first time experiencing these kinds of entertainment activities.
“Brother Long, don’t crash into me, okay?” Hu Yu Ying pleaded while steering the bumper cars, her voice sweet and earnest.
Yet, seeing Dragon Brother bumping into others, she couldn’t resist turning her steering to hit other people herself.
After the first collision, she was both excited and happy: “Brother Long, I hit someone! Am I awesome or what?”
“Amazing.”
Hearing Dragon Brother’s praise, Hu Yu Ying suddenly felt a surge of pride wash over her.
“Brother Long, look what I caught—two cups!” She held up her trophies, beaming with pride.
“Alright, better than Brother Long. I didn’t catch anything,” Dragon Brother admitted honestly.
He was just aiming for the big prize at the back, but… zero catches.
Hu Yu Ying was different. She caught the ones in the front row, these two cups—her very own catches.
“Here, I’ll give you one. This yellow cup is yours; I’ll keep the pink one,” she generously offered.
When they left, it was already past five in the afternoon.
Having survived the hottest part of the day, a cool breeze started to blow, bringing relief from the heat.
The most content person was Hu Yu Ying—new clothes, new shoes, her plush bunny, and these cups—today was simply the best day ever.
Her face still radiated that cheerful smile as they walked.
Dragon Brother ruffled her long hair softly.
Joy always had a way of quietly replacing worries.
Back home.
Hu Yu Ying tidied up her stuff, boiled the two cups she caught in hot water, then poured a glass of water for Dragon Brother.
Alright.
She admitted—it was a tiny bit of showing off, okay?
But just a tiny bit.
Watching Dragon Brother sip water from her caught cup filled Hu Yu Ying with a strange kind of pride.
She started changing in her room.
Her skirt was pretty, but she had to cook for Brother Long soon; getting it dirty wouldn’t do.
She changed into a different outfit, tying up her long hair with a shark clip.
Neat and sharp.
Suddenly, Hu Yu Ying froze.
She looked down her opening at her pink bra…
Realization seemed to dawn, her little face flushed red in an instant.
She pressed her hands against her burning cheeks: “Did I overthink things? Brother Long isn’t that kind of person… right?”
Her face heated up, making it hard to lift her head.
Memories of Ye Liang Chen’s words echoed: “[Dragon Brother just wants to play with your body…]”
She shook her head quickly.
Such a weird feeling. Why, hearing that from Ye Liang Chen, was she furious?
But why, as she imagined it herself, did she not get angry—instead, she blushed so shyly…
Unconsciously rubbing her b*tt—yes, even hours after Brother Long spanked her, she still felt that prickly, tingly sensation.
Her heartbeat suddenly skyrocketed—just like when she helped Dragon Brother tie his scarf…
She peeked quietly through a tiny crack in the door.
Her movement caught Dragon Brother’s attention, and he looked over.
Their eyes met through the door crack: “What are you sneaking around for? Sneaky little thing?”
Quick as a flash, Hu Yu Ying shut the door tightly with a snap, leaning against it, looking flustered.
After a moment.
Dragon Brother, near finished with his water, then Hu Yu Ying finally stepped out.
“What’s wrong?” he asked.
She darted her eyes away, standing stiffly, voice soft and small: “I, I…”
Before she could finish, a gentle warmth spread to her forehead.
“No fever, why is your face so red?”
She looked up at Dragon Brother, and didn’t say anything, but as she did, she realized her face was starting to feel even hotter.
And suddenly, she saw a blush spreading across her face, first tingling there, then spreading to her fair neck—she was stunned: “Are you a chameleon?!”
“I—I’m so hot,” she whispered, lowering her head like a timid kitten, swiftly sidestepping past Dragon Brother and heading outside.
“Hot?” Dragon Brother watched her back. “Little girl’s so weird.”
Hu Yu Ying ran into the kitchen and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Her little mind was in chaos.
She even started thinking: what if Brother Long actually wanted her body?
What should she do?
It’s all Ye Liang Chen’s fault for always talking bad about Brother Long in front of her. Now she’s overthinking everything.
She touched her forehead, then her chest. “Sometimes…I think Brother Long’s heartbeat speeds up too…”
“Hey, what are you mumbling about?” came a sudden voice, startling her.
She spun around nervously: “N-Nothing.” She hoped Brother Long hadn’t overheard.
“You seem a little off,” Dragon Brother’s eyes narrowed slightly, scrutinizing her from top to bottom, trying to figure her out.
“I’m not off…!” Hu Yu Ying was already tense, and his gaze only made her more anxious.
She hurriedly turned sideways, unwilling to let him keep looking.
Fortunately, Dragon Brother wasn’t the type to pry into everything.
She let out a quiet breath of relief. She did have a strange feeling in her heart but had no idea how to express it to Dragon Brother.
After a bit of reviewing ingredients and cooking, Hu Yu Ying started making dinner.
She threw everything into a big mixed stew, improvising wildly.
By the time dinner was finished, it was getting late. They had planned study goals for the day, but after playing in the afternoon for three hours, she knew she wouldn’t finish today—better to start early tomorrow.
She saw Dragon Brother to the door.
Suddenly, he stopped: “So, what were you muttering about in the kitchen this afternoon?”
Hu Yu Ying’s face flushed once more. “Brother Long,” she thought, then blushing, stomped her foot somewhat annoyed, “Nothing! Brother Long, you’re so gossipable.”
“Oh, oh, oh, look at you blushing too,” Dragon Brother chuckled, amused…
【Thanks for the gifts! After thinking it over, I figure I have nothing much to give back, so I’ll add another chapter as a show of respect. Thanks a lot! Heart you!】
