How Did the Top-Tier Male Lead Fall in Love With Me? 79

Chapter 79 – Extra: The First Reason I Like Summer

“Gege, do you have to go to the summer camp in America?”

The porcelain doll-like boy’s eyes were red, and he clutched his brother’s clothes reluctantly.

This year, he was eight, a mischievous and immature age.

Shen Ping’s glasses on the bridge of his nose were knocked askew by his pull. He was not angry and pushed them back, patiently comforting him, “Xiao Wu, I finally got into the university I’ve been dreaming of. Aren’t you also very happy? This is a summer camp organized by the school. I’m not going there to play, but to attend classes and study. Only by going will I be able to keep up with the progress when school starts.”

Shen Wu squeezed out a few tears, unable to listen to a single word, his heart full of grievances and resentment, and he said unreasonably, “You had to study for the college entrance exam in your third year of high school and couldn’t play with me for a whole year. Now that you’re done with the college entrance exam, why can’t you still play with me?”

Shen Ping had no choice but to consult his father, Shen Tianheng, “Dad, why don’t I take Xiao Wu with me?”

“You’re attending a summer camp. How will you have time to take care of him?” Shen Tianheng frowned deeply, not agreeing. “Shen Wu, come here. Don’t bother your brother. He still has to pack his luggage. Let me say… Shen Ping, you shouldn’t have told him. You should have just left.”

Shen Wu held on to Shen Ping’s clothes and refused to let go.

Shen Ping was stiff from being held by him. Under the cover of his glasses, his eyelashes trembled a few times. He hesitated for a long while before he raised his hand and patted Shen Wu’s head.

The moment he was comforted, Shen Wu could no longer hold it in and burst into tears, crying his heart out.

Shen Ping’s body became even stiffer, but his voice became softer and softer. He thought for a moment and said, “Then… Xiao Wu, how about we have Dad send you to the Meng family to play with Huaizhi-gege?”

“Huaizhi-gege…?” Shen Wu looked up in a daze and sniffled.

Xu Qiongya was attracted by the commotion and came over with a smile, “Looking at Wuwu’s appearance, he probably doesn’t remember.”

Shen Ping also smiled lightly and said to his dazed younger brother, “Do you still remember the New Year’s Eve parties from last year and the year before? Every time you go, you have to eat the same strawberry cake.”

Shen Wu nodded.

“The year before last, you ran around and got lost, and it was he who brought you back,” Xu Qiongya sat down on the side and brushed aside her son’s soft hair, which was wet with tears. “Mom asked who he was and was about to go and thank him. But you didn’t know anything and just said he was a very handsome gege.”

The little Shen Wu couldn’t remember too many things, but hearing Xu Qiongya’s description, his cheeks inexplicably turned red.

Xu Qiongya’s smile deepened, “Last year, you stuck to him as soon as you saw him and almost annoyed Huaizhi to death. It was only at the end that you asked me what his name was. You didn’t even know his name! It looked like you had known each other for several years.”

Shen Wu finally let go of Shen Ping, hid behind the sofa pillow, and mumbled in embarrassment, “I, I remember now… Huaizhi-gege.”

…

This was the first summer Shen Wu had spent at the Meng family. This year, he was eight.

He was not shy with strangers. When he arrived at the unfamiliar mansion, he took the initiative to greet Mr. and Mrs. Meng, as if he were inspecting his new territory. As soon as he got permission, he immediately went to explore everywhere.

At this moment, he was holding the edge of a display rack, staring at the car models on it without blinking.

Those models were all from Meng Huaizhi’s father, Meng Cong’s collection, and each was priceless. The couple watched from the side with fear, but they did not move or speak to stop Shen Wu.

Shen Wu looked for a long while and carefully let go of the rack.

Meng Huaizhi’s mother, Chang Ruge, was beautiful. Meng Huaizhi’s appearance and personality were not very similar to hers, and probably only his musical talent was inherited from this singer.

When Chang Ruge saw that Shen Wu had finished observing, she took the initiative to walk over and said with a smile, “Do you want to take it down and take a look?”

Little Shen Wu’s round eyes lit up, “Can, can I?”

Meng Cong nodded silently.

After getting her husband’s consent, Chang Ruge pointed to the coolest off-road sports car model and asked Shen Wu, “That one, do you like it?”

Shen Wu knew in his heart that this was someone else’s collection, so of course, he had no right to be picky. He just stared at Chang Ruge with watery eyes and said nothing.

Chang Ruge chuckled, changed to a black sports car model, and asked, “Then this one?”

Shen Wu bit his soft lip.

Meng Cong took a step forward, decisively took down a race car model, and told his wife, “I think he probably likes race cars. He’s been looking in this direction just now.”

Then, the couple looked at Shen Wu together.

Shen Wu released his lips and eagerly stretched out both hands.

Chang Ruge couldn’t help but laugh out loud, while Meng Cong’s lips curled slightly as he handed him the race car model.

Seeing Shen Wu playing with it with great interest, Meng Cong introduced, “This is a model of the race car of the first Formula One champion. Although his race car has long been scrapped and is completely not up to par in today’s races, I think it’s very commemorative.”

Shen Wu nodded repeatedly in cooperation.

Shen Wu’s personality was much livelier than Meng Huaizhi’s, but at the same time, he knew his limits and was polite. The couple were both happy to have another child in the family and did their best to accompany him.

A few days later, in the evening, the adults in the family had to go out for a pre-arranged gathering, leaving the two children at home.

“Xiao Wu,” Chang Ruge reminded him. “If you need anything, just find Auntie Wang, or find Huaizhi. Don’t be afraid of disturbing him.”

Hearing this, Meng Cong frowned slightly, “That child went back to his room after lunch. Hasn’t he come out yet?”

Chang Ruge smiled and patted Shen Wu’s little head, “Alright, you go and play with him. Auntie Wang will be back from grocery shopping soon and will cook dinner for you later.”

After getting Meng Huaizhi’s parents’ permission, Shen Wu quickly ran to Meng Huaizhi’s room.

He slowed down as he approached the door and quietly peeked in with half his head.

The door was not locked, and there was no one on the bed.

Meng Huaizhi was sitting at his desk, one hand clenched to his lips, and the other holding a book.

Shen Wu quietly gazed at his back from afar.

Suddenly, the teenager’s thin back trembled violently, and a few suppressed coughs sounded in the room. The book slipped from his trembling hand and fell to the ground.

Meng Huaizhi turned to the side to pick up the book and inadvertently caught a glimpse of the little bean hiding at the door. His movements paused, and then he turned around.

The sneaky Shen Wu was discovered by him. He simply walked in openly, frowned, and asked with concern, “Huaizhi-gege, are you sick?”

Meng Huaizhi’s voice was a little hoarse, but his features were still clear, “It seems so, but I’m fine.”

“Oh,” little Shen Wu probably didn’t believe him, his little face wrinkled. “Then you should rest. I’ll play by myself…”

Meng Huaizhi watched him turn and go out. After the door was closed, his gaze still couldn’t move away.

…He had a feeling that the little bean was up to something.

This year, Shen Ping was already eighteen. In little Shen Wu’s eyes, he had already become a mature adult like his father.

And Meng Huaizhi was only four years older than him. Even if he was a head taller than him, in his heart, he was still a peer.

He didn’t say he was sick, so childish. He still needed him to take care of him.

At this moment, Shen Wu, who was regarded as a little bean by Meng Huaizhi, moved his two short legs and went downstairs very flexibly, and familiarly went into the kitchen.

“Auntie Wang? Auntie Wang…” little Shen Wu turned a few circles and murmured to himself. “That’s right, Auntie Chang said she went out to buy groceries.”

Not finding a maid who could help, Shen Wu was a little dejected and squatted down on the spot.

He drew a few circles on the ground. When he looked up again, he suddenly noticed the kettle on the island.

“I have an idea!”

Shen Wu jumped up in excitement, found a small stool, stepped on the stool to get a heavy kettle of water, and then pressed the button to boil the water.

He was small and had little strength. To complete a simple task of boiling water, he had almost exhausted all his strength.

Every time Xu Qiongya was not feeling well, Shen Tianheng would tell her to drink more hot water.

“It should be fine after drinking some hot water…” With this thought, Shen Wu used both hands to lift the heavy kettle.

He barely managed to lift the kettle. Next, he had to tilt the kettle and pour out a little of the full kettle of boiling water.

Be careful…

He repeatedly reminded himself in his heart. Seeing that the glass was knocked askew by him, he didn’t have time to think. He wanted to steady the glass and pour the water at the same time. For some reason, the kettle directly lost control and flew out of his hands.

Just as he was about to be scalded by a full kettle of boiling water, a hand suddenly reached out from the side, timely blocked the heavy kettle, and at the same time, hugged him and took a step back.

Shen Wu heard the person who was hugging him from behind let out a low gasp.

“Huaizhi-ge… Huaizhi-gege?”

Shen Wu turned around in a panic and quickly pulled over Meng Huaizhi’s hand that had just been used to block the kettle.

The delicate skin on the inside of his wrist was covered with water stains, and a patch of red from the scald.

Shen Wu’s eyelashes trembled violently, and his voice also trembled. He held Meng Huaizhi’s hand with a pained heart and said incoherently, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry, Huaizhi-ge, gege. I just wanted to boil hot water for you to drink… wu.”

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to, wuwuwuwu…”

He knew in his heart that he should be concerned about Meng Huaizhi’s injury at this time, but he really couldn’t help but feel wronged. Large teardrops fell one after another, and his apology quickly became choked up.

“It’s fine,” Meng Huaizhi wiped his face, which was crying like a little cat. “Don’t cry.”

“Young master! Young master, are you alright?!” The late-coming Auntie Wang quickly threw down the things in her hands and ran over.

“It’s fine. Be careful of the water on the floor,” Meng Huaizhi’s voice was calm, and he, the little young master, was instead comforting the flustered maid.

Seeing this, Auntie Wang quickly took a few long breaths and forced herself to calm down.

Meng Huaizhi looked down at the little tearful person in his arms and the corner of his lips curled slightly, “It’s just… he might have to go and wash his face.”

Hearing this, Shen Wu immediately stopped crying and quickly wiped his face.

Auntie Wang couldn’t help but chuckle.

Shen Wu was silent for two seconds and wanted to say something to save his image, but the moment he opened his mouth, he unexpectedly… hiccupped.

Shen Wu: “…”

Wu, so embarrassing.