Shouldnât be, right?
Itâs just hanging up the sheets and quilt cover, there shouldnât be any misunderstanding, right?
Gu Muxi thought with a bit of hope.
If she deliberately went over to explain, that would really be giving herself away!
Thinking this, Gu Muxi shook her head and continued drinking her porridge, but she still felt a bit uneasy.
On the other side, Li Wan arrived at Yi Fengâs doorstep and knocked.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âIs Little Feng home?â she called out.
After a while, hurried footsteps came from inside, and then the door opened.
âUh, Auntie, good morning!â Yi Feng, rubbing his sleepy eyes, greeted her with a smile.
Seeing him looking like he had just woken up, Li Wan laughed, âWhy are you waking up so late? Is it because the college entrance exams are over, and youâre sleeping in?â
âI was working on something until late last night, slept late. Auntie, please come in,â Yi Feng quickly invited her inside.
As Li Wan stepped into the house, she saw sheets and quilt covers drying on the balcony, pink sheets with bears on them, and she paused in surprise.
Isnât that Muxiâs sheets and quilt cover?
âAuntie, please have a seat, Iâll pour you some tea,â Yi Feng said as he headed to the kitchen.
Li Wan walked to the balcony, examining carefully, and confirmed she wasnât mistaken.
Indeed, it was Muxiâs sheets and quilt cover!
But⦠how come itâs at Little Fengâs place?
A look of suspicion crossed her face, then a flash of realization struck her.
Could it be, could it be that these two kids⦠have already, already done that thing?
Got the sheets and quilt cover dirty and, fearing discovery at home, washed and dried them at Little Fengâs place?
It seems⦠really like that!
Li Wan felt this possibility was very likely.
She immediately became worried, her face clouding over with concern.
These kids⦠really!
They didnât neglect to take precautions, did they?
It seemed time for some safety education.
Li Wan composed herself, returned to the living room to sit down, pretending not to have seen the sheets and quilt cover on the balcony to avoid embarrassment.
At that moment, Yi Feng also came out with the tea.
âAuntie, hereâs your tea.â Yi Feng placed the tea in front of her.
Li Wan pondered for a moment, then tentatively asked, âLittle Feng, did you and Muxi, these past few days⦠do something not so good?â
âNot exactly bad, just somewhat premature.â
Yi Feng was taken aback, thinking, oh no, did Auntie find out about him and Gu Muxi arguing with Old Lady Asangpo and slashing their tires?
It must be her spreading rumors again, and the words reached Auntie.
âUh⦠Auntie, we did, but itâs not Muxiâs fault, it was all my idea!â Yi Feng took the blame, protecting Gu Muxi from being scolded.
âAh?â
âYou did?â
âAnd it was your idea?â Li Wan was flabbergasted.
These kids⦠really did it!
And Little Feng was really admitting it!
Hearing Yi Fengâs straightforward admission, Li Wan found herself feeling awkward.
The kids have really grown up.
But then again, she herself was dating Gu Xingzhong at Muxiâs age, so it was normal for them to have a partner at this age.
âCough cough, then did you make any⦠preparations?â Li Wan beat around the bush, not daring to ask directly.
âPreparations? No, we didnât prepare at all, it was all spontaneous.â
âAuntie, blame me, it was indeed all my idea!â Yi Feng earnestly stated.
Li Wan was shocked, realizing the kids indeed hadnât taken precautions!
No wonder the sheets and quilt cover were drying on the balcony.
This was too risky!
What if⦠it led to serious consequences?
It seemed urgent to educate the kids on safety.
âEr, Iâm not blaming you, after all, youâre both grown up, and I canât control much,â Li Wan shook her head with a smile.
Yi Feng, somewhat embarrassed for causing Auntie concern over the issue with Ah Sangpo, truly felt sorry.
âAuntie, we wonât do it again, definitely not those things!â Yi Feng promised.
Li Wan couldnât help but laugh, âYou young and energetic, how could you possibly not do it?â
âJust, Auntie wanted to say, be safe.â
âEh? Hm? Ah?â
Yi Feng was utterly confused.
âUh, okay, I understand, Auntie.â
Although Yi Feng didnât fully grasp her meaning, he knew to listen to his elders.
Li Wan finally relaxed, taking a big sip of her tea to calm down, then said, âLittle Feng, Iâve made pork porridge, come over later to eat, no need to make breakfast for yourself.â
âFrom now on, donât be polite with Auntie, weâre all family.â
Yi Feng was touched, feeling warm inside, and nodded vigorously, âOkay, Auntie, Iâll come over after I wash up.â
Li Wan nodded, then stood up to leave.
She returned home with a heavy heart, seeing Gu Muxi still eating breakfast and Gu Xingzhong reading the newspaper on the sofa.
âHusband, come with me for a moment,â Li Wan motioned to Gu Xingzhong.
Gu Xingzhong put down the newspaper, asking, âWhatâs the matter?â
âCome inside first,â Li Wan glanced at Gu Muxi.
Gu Xingzhong caught the glance, set aside the newspaper, and followed her into the room.
Gu Muxi looked up at her parents, puzzled, Whatâs going on?
Are they keeping something from me?
Really!
â¦
Inside the room, Li Wan shared what she saw at Yi Fengâs place regarding Gu Muxiâs sheets and quilt cover and briefly recounted her conversation with Yi Feng.
Gu Xingzhong was dumbfounded, equally stunned.
âEr, you mean, Muxi and Little Feng theyâ¦â
âLittle Feng really said that?â Gu Xingzhong asked in astonishment.
Li Wan nodded, âThatâs what he said.â
âI think the kids are definitely hiding their relationship from us!â
âIf they did that, then theyâre definitely dating!â
Gu Xingzhong chuckled wryly, âYeah, the kids have grown up!â
âFortunately⦠itâs Little Feng. If it were some other boy, I wouldnât be at ease.â
âAfter all, Little Feng is someone weâve watched grow up. I know what kind of person he is best. Heâs a good kid, ambitious, knows how to fix computers, and even does business. If Muxi ends up with him, Iâd be more at ease.â
âI was worried they were too familiar with each other to come together, but it seems I worried for nothing.â
He couldnât help but show a satisfied expression.
Li Wan chuckled softly, âYes, Little Feng is a good kid. He and Gu Muxi grew up together and get along well. If they get married, theyâll make it work.â
âIf they have kids, we could help out.â
âHey, husband, what do you think would be a good name for the kid?â
Gu Xingzhong: â(ï¿£ã§ï¿£;)â¦â
âUh, wife, arenât you thinking a bit too far ahead?â
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