I’ve Never Had a Husband Since I Was Young 36

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Chapter 36

The “Ahhh”s in the group chat at this moment were even more enthusiastic than when Teacher Bianbian posted his drawing earlier.

After the “ah”s…

“What does it mean, what does it mean? Did Uncle admit it?”

“Really? Really? Does your uncle really like your xuechang?”

“Holy shit, your uncle is actually gay.”

“Holy shit, there really is something going on between your uncle and your xuechang?”

“Handsome guys should be gay!”

“Handsome guys should be with handsome guys, aaaaa!”

…

“Shici, what a lucky girl, not only does she have such a handsome uncle, but also such a handsome aunt (uncle’s wife).”

Jiang Chaochao was lying on the sofa, giggling, when the word “aunt” suddenly entered his sight.

Huh? What’s that?

Someone asked, “And then? And then?”

Someone else repeated, “Your uncle admitting it, right?”

Someone replied: “Of course! That was a tacit agreement.”

Not Shi Not Ci: “Exactly.”

Group members: “See, see, see!”

Not Shi Not Ci: “Forget about you guys, I was completely shocked!”

Not Shi Not Ci: “I think I was stunned for several seconds.”

Not Shi Not Ci: “My uncle? My uncle?!”

Not Shi Not Ci: “And he just admitted it like that.”

Group member: “To get xuechang’s pictures.”

Not Shi Not Ci: “Oh! So that’s it!”

Not Shi Not Ci: “Makes sense.”

Not Shi Not Ci: “And then…”

Shici’s words now carried as much weight as Bianbian’s. As soon as she spoke, everyone quieted down.

Not Shi Not Ci: “No wonder. My uncle usually drinks his soup very quickly at home, but this time he was dragging it out, dilly-dallying, you know what I mean.”

Not Shi Not Ci: “(Yes, my grandma made us soup again).”

Not Shi Not Ci: “My classmate was very efficient. She quickly sent me the picture of xuechang from the honor wall, and not just the honor wall, she also sent me all the pictures of xuechang from the music classroom album.”

Not Shi Not Ci: “But I…”

Not Shi Not Ci: “Didn’t give them to my uncle immediately.”

Not Shi Not Ci: “I told him, one picture for one answer.”

The group members chimed in.

“Scheming Shici.”

…

Group member: “You’ve turned Truth or Dare into an art form.”

Not Shi Not Ci: “Exactly.”

Not Shi Not Ci: “First question, I asked him…”

“What stage have you reached with xuechang?”

Time went back to 11 PM yesterday. Shici held the photos in her hand, feeling like she was the most powerful person in the room, at the top of the food chain!

But unexpectedly, her uncle said, “Friends.”

Shici’s excitement was instantly extinguished, her expression drooping, “Huh?” She waved her hands, “I’m asking about your progress!”

Xiang Ye glanced at Shici’s phone, and Shici felt like she could hear Xiang Ye saying, That’s the second question.

Shici pouted, no longer feeling smug.

Just as she was about to send the picture on WeChat, Xiang Ye said again, “AirDrop.”

So Shici opened her photo album.

“Then…” After receiving it, Shici immediately attacked, “Does xuechang know you like him?”

Xiang Ye: “I haven’t told him.”

Shici gave an “ah,” and after a moment of contemplation, seemingly imagining some scenario…

Xiang Ye came asking for the second picture, but this time, Shici noticed her uncle was smiling.

Hey?

“Third question,” Shici touched her chin and thought, “Does xuechang know you’re gay?”

Xiang Ye said: “He does.”

Shici exclaimed excitedly again, “Then is he?”

Xiang Ye looked down at Shici’s phone again.

Shici resignedly opened her photo album and sent the third picture.

Only one picture left!

She wouldn’t ask about his sexual orientation for now, she’d save it.

The fourth question…

Not Shi Not Ci: “I haven’t asked the fourth question yet.”

Not Shi Not Ci: “But I’ve already given him the pictures. I felt my questions were too superficial, I seemingly asked three but didn’t actually learn anything, so I said I’d ask when I thought of something.”

Not Shi Not Ci: “Any ideas?”

Although everyone was invested in the gossip, they weren’t very familiar with the uncle, let alone the xuechang, so they couldn’t think of any good, pointed questions for a while.

Just as everyone fell silent, Xiuxiu, who hadn’t spoken, sent a private message.

Xiuxiu: “Teacher Bianbian, do you have a question?”

Teacher Bianbian, whose mind was blank but lips were smiling, was suddenly pulled back to reality.

In order not to miss the opportunity, Jiang Chaochao first replied with a “Yes.”

Xiuxiu was very understanding, and without waiting for Teacher Bianbian’s question, she immediately said in the group chat…

Xiuxiu: “I have a question!”

Snatching the opportunity.

Everyone asked:

“What question?”

“Tell us, tell us.”

“Xiuxiu, your lurker persona is unshakeable, only appearing at crucial moments.”

“Xiuxiu, ask the question!”

…

They seemed to be urging Xiuxiu, but Teacher Bianbian was like an ant on a hot pan.

What to ask, what to ask?

The human brain was a strange thing. In such a time-sensitive situation, it just so happened that the brain made Jiang Chaochao remember something else.

It was when he first mentioned Xiang Ye in the group chat. At that time, he thought everyone was a stranger in the online world and didn’t know there was a time bomb in the form of Xiang Ye’s niece in the group, so he boldly opened his heart and excitedly talked about how he fell in love at first sight with a handsome guy.

Thinking of this, Jiang Chaochao couldn’t smile anymore.

He wasn’t sure if Shici had told Xiang Ye, “The Teacher Bianbian I like fell in love at first sight with a super handsome guy.”

He wasn’t sure if, when Xiang Ye discovered his identity, the evidence included, “Shici also said you fell in love with him at first sight.”

If it did, if it did…

Jiang Chaochao felt a flush of heat, as if he wanted an explanation. He knew what to ask.

He sat up and typed seriously on the keyboard.

“Ask if Uncle fell for xuechang at first sight.”

Whoosh~

The group chat fell silent.

Jiang Chaochao also fell silent.

Not Shi Not Ci: “Teacher Bianbian?”

Xiuxiu also: “Teacher Bianbian?”

Followed by everyone: “Teacher Bianbian?”

The corners of Jiang Chaochao’s mouth twitched, and his vision went black.

Hmm?

Ah?

Bianbian was silent for a while, “Is it too late to retract it now?”

Xiuxiu immediately replied, “Delete it, I’ll ask.”

Bianbian: “Haha.”

Group member 1: “Teacher Bianbian, you’re interested too?”

Group member 2: “No kidding, wherever there’s a handsome guy, there’s Teacher Bianbian.”

Group member 3: “This is so exciting, come join us, Teacher Bianbian!”

Group member 4: “Shici, ask this!”

Group member 5: “Ask this, ask this!”

Group member 6: “Ask him now!”

Bianbian leaned against the sofa and slowly closed his eyes, easing his embarrassment.

His question was actually very self-serving, but his group members loved him too much.

Not Shi Not Ci: “Okay!”

Not Shi Not Ci: “Makes sense, they only met recently, very likely.”

Not Shi Not Ci: “But not today, my uncle is on a business trip, I’ll wait until he’s back.”

Xiuxiu: “Can’t you ask him on WeChat?”

Not Shi Not Ci: “No, my uncle rarely replies to messages, let alone something this trivial.”

Group member 1: “Uncle is so aloof, I’m falling for him even more.”

Group member 2: “Stop falling.”

Group member 1: “I can love both, can’t I?”

Group member 2: “As long as you’re happy.”

Group member 1 then said, “Teacher Bianbian, you’re so good at asking questions!”

Group member 2 also chimed in, “Silent as a cicada in winter, then bursting with a startling cry!” (An idiom describing someone who is usually quiet but suddenly becomes very vocal)

Group member 3: “As expected of Teacher Bianbian!”

…

Then came another round of praise. Even this had to be complimented, Jiang Chaochao was truly speechless.

They continued…

Group member 1: “If it was love at first sight, it would be even more exciting!”

Group member 2: “Handsome guys should fall in love at first sight!”

Group member 3: “It would be even better if xuechang also fell for Uncle at first sight!”

Group member 4: “By the way, Shici, do you think xuechang likes your uncle? Is he gay?”

Not Shi Not Ci: “I don’t know. Xuechang is really, really quiet. At the barbecue, he just sat there quietly.”

Not Shi Not Ci: “My uncle, on the other hand, was like a lovesick puppy, constantly hovering around him.”

Group members: “HAHAHAHAHAHA”

Group member: “What happened to being aloof?”

Not Shi Not Ci: “HAHAHAHAHA Is it bad to describe my uncle like that?”

Not Shi Not Ci: “Anyway, they were together the whole time.”

Not Shi Not Ci: “Thinking back, there was definitely something going on!”

Suddenly someone asked: “Is Teacher Bianbian still here? How are things going with your super handsome guy?”

Teacher Bianbian, holding his phone, thinking he was finally off the hook, made a sound of hesitation.

Pretending not to be there seemed inappropriate at this moment. Jiang Chaochao thought for a moment and could only say, “It’s alright.”

The group members naturally wouldn’t let him off the hook.

Group member: “What kind of alright?”

Bianbian was really afraid of saying too much and being recognized by Shici, so he only said, “Still in contact.”

This sentence had many interpretations. It could mean things were going badly, it could mean there wasn’t much progress, it could also mean that Teacher Bianbian didn’t want to talk about it.

Then someone else asked, “Shici, what are your uncle and xuechang’s zodiac signs?”

Group member: “Lingshi, you’re studying their zodiac signs again?”

Lingshi: “I’m checking their compatibility.”

Not Shi Not Ci: “My uncle is a Scorpio, I don’t know about xuechang.”

Lingshi: “Okay then, it’s fine.”

Scorpio.

Jiang Chaochao knew nothing about zodiac signs, so he immediately opened the zodiac calendar.

Sure enough, next Wednesday was during Scorpio season.

The discussion in the group chat died down, so Jiang Chaochao exited.

His computer was still on, the drawing he just finished was still displayed.

Looking at it, Jiang Chaochao suddenly had an idea.

He created a new file, opened the drawing board, and started recalling the first time he met Xiang Ye.

As he was sketching, his phone suddenly rang.

It was XY. Answering the call, Jiang Chaochao said softly, “You startled me.”

Xiang Ye chuckled, “What are you doing?”

Jiang Chaochao: “Drawing.”

Xiang Ye: “Jiang laoshi hasn’t finished drawing yet?”

That one was finished, this one had just started.

“You,” Jiang Chaochao drew Xiang Ye’s nose, “Don’t call me Jiang laoshi.”

Xiang Ye: “What’s wrong?”

Jiang Chaochao: “I feel like you’re flirting with me.”

Xiang Ye gave an “ah,” then, “Damn, I am.”

Jiang Chaochao didn’t expect Xiang Ye to admit it so readily: “You!”

Xiang Ye chuckled, “Me.”

Jiang Chaochao: “Try calling me that again.”

Xiang Ye: “Then what should I call you?”

This guy, being coquettish again.

Jiang Chaochao couldn’t stand his behavior. They were in the middle of a negotiation, what was with his playful smile?

He naturally put on an act: “Don’t I have a name?”

Xiang Ye seemed to have not heard this: “Didi.”

Jiang Chaochao’s lips curved into a smile again, and he couldn’t help but make a sound of uncertainty, “Uh, ah…”

Xiang Ye immediately concluded, “Seems like it’s okay.”

Jiang Chaochao whispered, “Nothing else?”

Xiang Ye: “You don’t like it?”

Jiang Chaochao choked again.

Xiang Ye then: “You do?”

Before Jiang Chaochao could speak, Xiang Ye said again, “Then I can’t call you ‘baby,’ right?”

Jiang Chaochao felt a flush of heat.

Were they discussing names, or was he being played? Why did he feel like he was being teased?

His hand tightened around the pen, giving Xiang Ye two thick, black strands of hair in his drawing.

Just then, a message popped up at the top of his screen.

From another app, from a private chat with a not-yet-friend in the group chat.

Not Shi Not Ci: “Sorry to disturb you, Teacher Bianbian. I’m really curious, may I ask, are you from A City?”

Jiang Chaochao stopped drawing, “Ah…”

A soft sound, which Xiang Ye heard: “What’s wrong?”

Jiang Chaochao thought for a moment, then said, “Shici’s asking me, asking Bianbian, if he’s from A City.”

Xiang Ye: “Someone’s about to be exposed.”

Jiang Chaochao laughed, “You sound like you’re enjoying this.”

Xiang Ye: “Is it that obvious?”

Jiang Chaochao: “You evil thing.”

Adding two more thick strands of hair to his drawing.

Xiang Ye: “How are you going to reply to her?”

“I don’t know,” Jiang Chaochao gave an “ah,” “I just heard that someone gave four truths for my handsome pictures.”

Xiang Ye: “The wind has carried the news to you.”

Jiang Chaochao: “Indeed.”

Xiang Ye: “She still has one last question.”

“I know,” Jiang Chaochao said smugly, “I know everything.”

Xiang Ye: “Did she ask you guys for ideas?”

Jiang Chaochao hesitated.

Xiang Ye chuckled, “Seems like she did.”

Jiang Chaochao: “Then guess what she’ll ask?”

Xiang Ye didn’t even bother guessing, “I don’t know,” he even said, “Is that what you want to know?”

Jiang Chaochao fell silent.

Xiang Ye’s smile deepened, “I see.”

Jiang Chaochao gritted his teeth, “You don’t.”

Xiang Ye chuckled, “Okay, I don’t.”

Xiang Ye then said: “Then I’ll look forward to it.”

Jiang Chaochao wanted to cry, “Don’t look forward to it,” he said again, “It’s not that I want to know, I was just casually asking, don’t look forward to it.”

Xiang Ye picked up on one sentence, “You don’t want to know?”

Jiang Chaochao was feeling awkward, but he still said, “Yes.”

“Someone,” Xiang Ye’s voice softened, “Knows they’re very bad at lying?”

Jiang Chaochao was going crazy, “Shut up.”

Xiang Ye: “Damn, I’m looking forward to it even more now.”

Jiang Chaochao was also done for.

Who understood this kind of shameful pleasure, this mix of embarrassment and enjoyment?

Finally, Jiang Chaochao thought for a moment and replied to Shici with a “Yes.”

After replying, he remembered the conversation that was interrupted by Shici’s sudden message.

Then I can’t call you “baby,” right?

Silence hung in the air for a while.

Xiang Ye: “Want to have dinner together tomorrow?”