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Chapter 107: Sleepover

There was a hot spring in the hotel room, and the water was directly piped into the indoor hot spring pool, which was very convenient to use.

Bai Luochuan had been talking about it before he came, and he really wanted to take a dip. But his leg injury had not yet fully healed, and Mi Yang would not let him touch the water. The young master Bai then urged him to try it, and he himself did not leave, sitting on the side like a rascal, insisting on serving him.

Bai Luochuan said, “Should I give you a massage? My hands are not injured, and my technique is very good.”

Mi Yang thought for a moment and nodded. “Okay.”

Bai Luochuan followed him in with some anticipation, but Mi Yang was still wearing his swimming trunks when he was soaking. He generously stretched out his arms and rested them on the edge of the pool, also lying on his stomach and tilting his head. “Go ahead.”

Bai Luochuan sat on his side and gave him a massage for a while. It was quite well done. It was just that his fingers would occasionally go down his spine, and at most, he would only touch a little. The deeper parts were in the water. He couldn’t touch them, so he tried his best to touch them a little with his fingertips. His body was tilted so much that Mi Yang chuckled in a muffled voice, “Don’t. You’re going to fall in in a bit.”

Bai Luochuan’s own face reddened a little, and he gave him a couple more massages. “If only my leg was fine.”

Mi Yang closed his eyes and agreed. “Mm, thank you for saving my dad.”

He said it so seriously that Bai Luochuan didn’t dare to continue to fool around. He sat there and chatted with Mi Yang in a low voice for a while. Time passed relatively quickly when they were talking about serious matters. The two of them talked for a while about the exams and school. Bai Luochuan had done more homework, and most of it was him telling Mi Yang.

After the two of them had discussed it, Mi Yang said, “Then I’ll talk to my mom about it tomorrow. It shouldn’t be a big problem.”

Bai Luochuan said, “Yes. Auntie Cheng knows you’ve liked this since you were a child. She’ll definitely support you.”

Mi Yang smiled and didn’t say any more.

At night, when they were sleeping, Bai Luochuan did not kiss him again, but he still held him in his arms, half-pressing on him, his arms wrapped tightly around him.

Mi Yang couldn’t fall asleep from being pressed down. He felt as if he had gone back to his childhood. At that time, Bai Luochuan was only a little bigger than him. From the time he could crawl and could choose his favorite, he had started to pounce on him nonstop, his slobbery kisses on his face, and he couldn’t dodge them even by tilting his head back with all his might. Now, the young master Bai had picked up this hobby again. Although there was no more slobber, the kisses on his face and earlobes were not much less. He was like a large dog, panting and being affectionate without end. He no longer tilted his head back now and could only lower his head and bury it in his chest, holding him back and begging for a peaceful night’s sleep.

Bai Luochuan then rested his chin on the top of his head, rubbed it a couple of times, then chuckled softly and whispered to him, “Goodnight, Little Good Boy. Go to sleep.”

Mi Yang hid in his arms and vaguely agreed, already too sleepy to open his eyes.

Bai Luochuan’s arm was on his shoulder. He secretly touched the exposed skin with his fingers. It was smooth from the hot spring, and the touch was particularly good. The corner of his lips lifted a little, and he also closed his eyes to sleep.

After staying at the hotel for a few days, Mi Yang’s family went back first. Luo Jiangjing stayed for two more days. It was said that Political Commissar Bai was coming back for a trip, and it was rare for her to be reunited with her husband a few times a year, so she waited for two more days.

On the way home, Mi Zehai saw that the department store was open and took his daughter down to buy some toys. This was what he and Mi Xue had agreed on. If the little girl was well-behaved, she could be rewarded with a doll. Mi Zehai was earning more now, so naturally he was willing to spend money on his daughter.

Cheng Qing watched the two of them go down, chuckled, and shook her head. “Really, Xiaoxue has bought so many and still wants more. It’s all because of your dad spoiling her. Yangyang, is there anything you want? Mom will buy it for you.” She said this naturally, not at all feeling that she was also favoring her older son.

Mi Yang thought for a moment. “Mom, are we passing by a bookstore in a bit? I want to buy some reference books.”

Cheng Qing chided, “You’re reading again. Why don’t you buy something else? There’s still more than a year until the college entrance exam. I think you’ve gone silly from studying all the time. You even study until midnight on Saturdays and Sundays. How can you be like this?”

Mi Yang sat there and chatted with her, smiling. “I’ve been discussing it with Bai Luochuan these past two days. I want to take the college entrance exam early. Mom, do you think I can do it?”

Cheng Qing was a little surprised when she first heard the first half of the sentence, but the second half of Mi Yang’s question was too skillful. What mother would think that her son was not good? She immediately nodded. “Of course you can! But, Yangyang, have you thought it through? Mom doesn’t know about these things. Why don’t you discuss it with your teacher again?”

Mi Yang said, “Mm, I have to talk to the teacher. I also have my own plans.”

He then told Cheng Qing in a low voice about the spring exam and the schools he was choosing. His voice was low and slow, and he spoke unhurriedly, with the calmness of his age, which made one can’t help but nod in agreement. Cheng Qing only knew that her son’s grades were good and that he was an outstanding person. She thought for a moment and then agreed, “Alright. Anyway, Mom only went to high school, and your dad was in the army and later got into military academy. We both didn’t succeed in the college entrance exam back then. You’ve already surpassed Mom, and you also have your own ideas, so you can do as you see fit. I’ll support you in everything.”

She looked up at Mi Yang, at the boy who had grown into a young man, reached out and stroked his cheek, then smiled again. “Yangyang, don’t feel any pressure. Just treat it as taking the college entrance exam early to gain some experience. If it doesn’t work out, there’s still next year. Don’t be afraid.”

Mi Yang turned his face and rubbed it against her palm, smiling. “Okay.”

The two of them were chatting in the car when Mi Zehai came back with Mi Xue in his arms, carrying a full bag. It didn’t look like he had only bought one gift.

Cheng Qing opened her mouth. “Mi Zehai, you’re buying things recklessly again—”

Before she could finish, the little girl pounced on her, hugged her neck, and called out “Mommy” softly, and even the biggest anger was extinguished.

Mi Zehai sat in the front seat, driving, and said with a chuckle, “Xiaoxue said she doesn’t want a doll anymore. She took the money to buy snacks for our family. We’re celebrating the New Year outside this year, and we haven’t prepared anything at home!”

Mi Xue unwrapped a White Rabbit creamy candy and brought it to Cheng Qing’s mouth, saying coquettishly, “Mom, eat! I bought Mom’s favorite milk candy!”

Cheng Qing pinched her little cheek. “What Mom’s favorite? It’s clearly your favorite milk candy.”

The little girl stuck out her tongue, then turned to feed Mi Yang a piece. “Brother, you eat too. It’s very sweet~”

Mi Yang bit into it. It was indeed a familiar taste, with a rich milky fragrance and enough chewiness. It was even sweeter when he chewed it.

Cheng Qing sat in the car and told Mi Zehai about Mi Yang’s plan to take the college entrance exam early. Mi Zehai listened as he drove.

Mi Zehai couldn’t say much about the children’s affairs. Just as Cheng Qing had said, Mi Zehai had also started to work hard after he had started working. Military academy and local universities were also different. He had originally had a little thought of letting Mi Yang go to military academy after high school to fulfill his own military camp dream, but later, seeing that his son had found his own hobby, he didn’t say anything more.

Mi Yang wanted to take the college entrance exam early. After Mi Zehai heard about it, he couldn’t help his son much and could only care for him in other ways. “Alright. You can discuss the school’s affairs with your teacher. You’re a big boy now. Mom and Dad will support you in your life. If it’s not convenient at school during this time, you can come home to live. I’ll pick you up and drop you off.”

Mi Yang said, “No need. The school has a two-person room. Bai Luochuan is also taking the college entrance exam early. It’s just right for the two of us to review together.”

Mi Zehai nodded. “That’s fine too. Anyway, if you have any requests, just tell the family. Our whole family will fully cooperate.” After he finished speaking, he sighed after a while and half-jokingly said, “I was still thinking that you could get into a military academy and wear that military uniform for your old dad again!”

Before Mi Yang could reply, Cheng Qing, beside him, became unhappy. “You, you should take care of yourself first. I gave birth to our son, and I don’t ask anything of him. You shouldn’t say too much either. Let him live his own life!”

Mi Zehai was afraid of his wife and snorted in a low voice, “I was just saying it casually…”

Cheng Qing was dissatisfied. “Even casually is not okay. Yangyang is already under a lot of pressure, and you’re still creating pressure for him here!”

Mi Zehai repeatedly surrendered, “Alright, alright, my fault. I didn’t mean that either. I won’t say it again in the future.”

Mi Yang sat in the back, listening and laughing. He could hear the bickering love of his parents, not just for him, but also for each other. Mi Xue was young and couldn’t quite understand. She was eating candy on one hand and rolling her eyes to look at her dad and then her mom on the other. Seeing that her dad was at a disadvantage, she went over and said comfortingly, “It’s okay, Daddy. When I grow up, I’ll go to military academy!”

Mi Zehai was so moved that he was almost in tears. “Baby is so good. Daddy is so happy!”

Cheng Qing deliberately said, “Xiaoxue, then Mom also has an unfulfilled dream of being a painter. Who will paint for Mom?”

Mi Zehai repeatedly said, “You can just have Yangyang take it as a minor. Xiaoxue, let’s just stick to the military academy dream for three years… no, one year, okay?”

The little girl smiled and nodded. “Okay!”

In the afternoon, the whole family accompanied Mi Yang to the bookstore for a long time and bought a lot of books and mock exam papers.

After they got home in the evening, they sat around and ate hot pot. This was simple to prepare and lively to eat, perfect for the New Year.

Mi Yang liked to eat the meatballs inside. These were all made by Cheng Qing in advance and frozen in the refrigerator. She took some out to cook. The chicken meatballs were very springy and had been rolling in the hot pot’s red soup for a long time, so they were very flavorful.

After the meal, Mi Zehai went to wash the dishes. Mi Yang tidied up and went to take out the trash. Just as he had thrown it away and taken two steps, he was hit on the shoulder by a small stone. It was a light hit. He turned and saw Bai Luochuan.

The young master Bai was dressed handsomely and thinly. He stood there and smiled at him. “Little Good Boy, did you miss me?”

Mi Yang was a little surprised and went over to ask him, “Why are you here? Isn’t Uncle Bai coming back today…” He held his hand and felt the warmth in his palm, not cold at all, and was relieved. “Did you sneak out again?”

Bai Luochuan let him hold him, his gaze still on him. “I missed you, so I came to see you.”

Mi Yang smiled. “It’s only been half a day. Alright then. It’s a good thing you’re here. I went to the bookstore this afternoon and bought some reference books. I was thinking of sending them to you. You can carry them back yourself.”

The corridor of the apartment building was dark, and the light on the first floor was broken and had not yet been repaired. Bai Luochuan took advantage of the darkness and hugged him, whispering, “I’ll take them back tomorrow. I don’t want to go today. Can you let me stay for one night? Please?”

Mi Yang asked him, “Have you told Auntie Luo?”

Bai Luochuan said, “I have.”

Mi Yang thought for a moment and then nodded in agreement. Seeing him lean over and give him a kiss, he quickly turned his head to dodge and warned in a low voice, “You can stay, but don’t be reckless.”

The young master Bai’s eyes were sparkling. “Okay.”