Jian Dan, barefooted, tiptoed out of bed and stealthily made her way toward the balcony.
When she reached the balcony, intending to close the window, she was captivated by the scenery outside.
In the sky, a full and bright moon hung, its brilliance perhaps the reason why stars were nearly invisible tonight.
She had always thought that a sky full of stars was the most beautiful, often overlooking the moon, but today she realized that the beauty of the moon was a different kind from that of the stars.
Jian Dan cocked her little head, staring at the big, round moon, somewhat entranced.
Chu Liyuan sensed the empty space beside him, opened his eyes, and saw that the person who should have been sleeping in his arms was standing alone on the balcony.
Getting up, Chu Liyuan saw Jian Dan wearing only a shirt, his brow furrowing slightly as he wrapped the blanket from beside him around himself and joined her on the balcony.
âArenât you cold, dressed so little?â
Jian Dan, jerked back to reality by the sudden voice, turned around, âUncle?â
âCome into my arms~â Chu Liyuan opened his arms and spoke in a gentle voice.
With a playful smile, Jian Dan snuggled into Uncleâs embrace.
Feeling Jian Jianâs icy hands, âYouâll catch a cold dressed like this, and then see how Iâll deal with you!â His words were scolding but filled with concern.
âThen Uncle, give me more warmth so I wonât catch a cold!â she said, burrowing further into Uncleâs embrace.
Chu Liyuan chuckled, tightening his arms around her~
âYouâre not allowed to come out onto the balcony dressed like this anymore!â
He did not want the enchanting Jian Jian to be seen by anyone else; such a beautiful view was his alone to appreciate.
âI understand, I know Uncle doesnât like me dressed like this, I wonât do it again.â
Dislike? Had he shown any sign of disliking it? He absolutely adored it!
âJian Jian, you can dress like this in the future, but only for me to see!â Chu Liyuan whispered ambiguously into Jian Danâs ear.
âUncle, I thought you didnât like it?â
âIt seems my performance last night didnât satisfy Jian Jian! To think I donât like it? Looks like I need to put in more effort!â
Those words made Jian Danâs ears turn red.
The next second, she bit down on Chu Liyuanâs chest.
âHisss~â Chu Liyuan winced in pain but didnât show it much, âJian Jian, did you bite me?â
âWho told Uncle to bully me?â Jian Dan retorted with righteous indignation.
âJian Jian, a manâs chest is not to be bitten so casually, do you understand?â Chu Liyuanâs eyes changed.
âI donât know!â
âDo you want to know?â
âI donât want to!â Jian Dan knew Uncle was surely setting a trap for her, so she wouldnât fall for it!
Watching Jian Jianâs playfulness, his lips curved, and he kissed her gently on the foreheadâ¦
âUncle, Iâm hungry~â Jian Dan said, a bit embarrassed.
âIâll go make you some noodles!â
âBut I want to eat stinky tofu!â
âJian Jian, at this hour, youâre telling me you want stinky tofu?â
âUncle~â Jian Dan looked pitifully at Chu Liyuan.
âSigh~ I understand~â What else could he do for his lass?
âHehe, I knew Uncle was the best!â
âCome inside first~â Holding Jian Jian, he carried her back inside from the balcony.
Wrapping the blanket around Jian Jian, âWait here~â he then left the room.
âMhm~â Jian Dan obediently sat on the bed waiting for Uncle.
About twenty minutes later~
The door to the room was opened again.
Jian Dan saw Uncle holding a plate, and as he approached, she realized that it actually contained stinky tofu.
âUncle, where did you get this?â Uncle had really gotten her stinky tofu.
She had actually mentioned it casually just now.
âIf my lass wants it, I have to conjure it up, even if itâs out of thin air!â Chu Liyuan spoke with palpable doting.
âHeh~â
âOpen up~â Chu Liyuan picked up a piece with chopsticks and held it to Jian Danâs mouth.
Jian Dan bit into it and smiled, âMmm! Delicious!
Try some yourself, Uncle!â
Chu Liyuan also took a bite, âWhy the sudden craving for this?â
âI donât know either? If I hadnât got an IUD, I would have thought I was pregnant again!â She couldnât let Uncle know she just said it on a whim.
âHaving four little devils to share you with me is quite enough; we donât need any more!â Chu Liyuan spoke jealously.
He already felt that the time Jian Jian belonged to him was too short!
PS: Some dear readers have mentioned that I write too little about Jian Jian and Uncle, so Iâve immediately put it on my schedule, a world just for Jian Jian and Uncle!