Chapter 54: Help

Their eyes met, and Jian Mingzhou reacted after two seconds, his tailbone tingling!

…What did he say?

It sounded like a challenge!

He quickly withdrew, “No, Xiao Jing, I didn’t mean that…”

The long arm in front of him reached out and pulled him back.

Xie Jing’s eyes were deep, with a hint of sharpness and a lurking light reminiscent of the fierce competition on the arena.

“Uncle…” One hand hooked his fingers, broad and scorching. “Didn’t notice?”

The hand was pulled over.

Jian Mingzhou was shocked, his whole body turning red. He tried to retract his hand, but it was held even tighter and more seamless.

He noticed! He was completely, fully aware now!

“Wait, Xiao Jing, I was just daydreaming…”

Jian Mingzhou felt like his thoughts were melting away; his mind was hot. It turns out the descriptions in the manga are all true.

This is too, too…

With a wide neckline, he lowered his head, revealing a faint blush on the frosty surface.

His gaze descended from the top.

Xie Jing tightened his fingers, hugging him even tighter, burying his head in Jian Mingzhou’s shoulder. “…Daydreaming?”

Jian Mingzhou was still wearing his clothes. At this moment, he felt enveloped by Xie Jing’s breath. His breath trembled, and he explained with a hot and dizzy feeling,

“Because I was thinking about Xia…”

“Xia?” The voice was dangerous as he was silenced by a kiss.

Jian Mingzhou became alert and recovered, “…About where we should go next time for fun.”

“…”

As the mouth let go, as if a faint and elusive chuckle came, “Hmm.”

Xie Jing stood up again and looked at him. “So what do we do now?”

Darkness gleamed in his deep eyes, making the heart palpitate.

Jian Mingzhou held his breath for a moment, his heart pounding irregularly. “What do we do?”

As Xie Jing’s shoulder tightened, he turned around and kissed him.

…

…

The quiet light illuminated the room.

Jian Mingzhou, buried in the pillow, slowly regained his consciousness.

He actually, really… Xie Jing not only was much younger than him but also kept calling him “Uncle.”

It’s simply taboo.

The sound of water in the bathroom stopped abruptly.

The door opened, and soon there was a depression beside him.

Then he was flipped over from the pillow, and Xie Jing held him in his arms.

“Uncle, why are you still burying yourself?”

What do you think?

Jian Mingzhou, at this moment, still couldn’t face Xie Jing directly, blushing, turning his head, and saying, “I’m a bit sleepy.”

“Oh, shall we sleep then?”

“Jian Mingzhou nodded briefly.

The person behind him stood up, and then the light clicked off with a snap, plunging the room into darkness.

Xie Jing came back and pulled him back into his arms, giving him a pat.

In the darkness, Jian Mingzhou felt a bit more relaxed. He leaned against the person’s shoulder and said, ‘Xiao Jing, good night.’

‘Yeah,’ Xie Jing held him securely, providing a sense of safety. Surprisingly, drowsiness gradually overwhelmed Jian Mingzhou. Just as he was about to drift off to sleep, he suddenly heard a low voice nearby.

‘Where should we go next time? ‘

He mumbled in a daze, ‘Go where? ‘

There was a sudden silence. In the darkness, a hint of danger permeated…

Jian Mingzhou woke up from his drowsiness in an instant!

He realized and quickly rubbed the person’s head, ‘Go wherever you like.’

The silent atmosphere instantly dissipated.

Xie Jing buried himself contentedly, and the big dog lay down and said, ‘Hmm.’

—

They slept until the next morning.

When Jian Mingzhou woke up, it was already bright outside.

Xie Jing had already tidied up, looking refreshed and energetic.

He propped himself up and asked, ‘Xiao Jing, did you rest well? ‘

Xie Jing turned and smiled, ‘Very well. I feel like I could get first place.’

His eyes were bright and vigorous.

Jian Mingzhou felt a flutter in his heart as he also became cheerful. ‘Yeah.’

Today was Monday again.

He sent a message to Xia Ye, requesting a day off, and in response to the flood of question marks, he casually replied:

“Ask He Luchen.”

A single sentence successfully silenced Xia Ye.

[Editor]: Hehe. I trust you as much as this. [Silly hat]

Jian Mingzhou tilted his head in disbelief:…

Oh no, isn’t that the cap of his pen?

…

After they finished getting ready, they had breakfast and headed out.

The large stadium was located halfway up the mountain.

Students from three schools had already arrived. Today was a friendly match after the training camp, and the atmosphere was relaxed and enthusiastic.

There were also many parents in the stands.

Xie Jing went to assemble and register.

Jian Mingzhou adjusted his phone, preparing to take pictures of him.

The first time he photographed Xie Jing, it was material, capturing an abstract charm…

He didn’t expect their relationship to undergo such a dramatic change.

Jian Mingzhou stared at the screen in a daze, recalling the heartbeat in the palm of his hand last night.

If Xie Jing’s parents find out…

Just as he was thinking, he suddenly heard a voice next to him: ‘Brother Zhou.’

Damn! Jian Mingzhou shivered, almost dropping his phone!

He turned around and saw Lin Jinshi standing arrogantly with Xie Xiyun and a clear-faced Xie Chi by his side.
The whole family came together!

He was shocked and speechless for two seconds.

Xie Chi came over excitedly, putting his arm around him and saying, ‘Hey! Mingzhou~’

Jianming Zhou quickly regained his senses, greeted Xie Jing’s parents, and then turned to the silly and happy Xie Chi and asked, ‘Why did you come so early in the morning? ‘

‘To cheer for Xiaojing! ‘

He exclaimed, ‘By train so early? ‘

‘Of course, it was a helicopter.’

‘…’ Jian Mingzhou. Very well, Xie Jing travels by land, and you travel by air.

In his thoughts, Xie Chi was still restless.

Jian Mingzhou felt a poking sensation in his lower back. He turned to look, ‘What is it? ‘

‘Oh! You mean this—’

Xie Chi let him go and proudly pulled out a bright red scroll. He shook it, and the scroll unfolded with a rustle, revealing a banner:

[Xie Jing is the first to punch and kick! With a long step, he dominates the inter-school competition! ]

Jian Mingzhou looked at it with a focused gaze.

Xie Chi shook it again. ‘How is it? ‘

Around them, there were subtle glances.

Jian Mingzhou took a deep breath and pressed down the banner, extinguishing the trouble.

‘Do you know what kind of match it is today? ‘

‘What match? ‘

‘A friendly match.’

‘…’

Lin Jinshi pondered, ‘Isn’t this inspiring? ‘

Jian Mingzhou shook his head and said, ‘It’s full of provocation.’

The two men fell silent.

Xie Xiyun turned to educate them, ‘I’ve told you both not to directly write ‘first,’ it seems impolite.’

‘…’ Jian Mingzhou suddenly focused:

Where did you put ‘punches and kicks’!?

—

Under his persuasion, the three finally gave up the banner.

The first match had already begun.

They stood in the stands, surrounded by athletes’ families, with loud cheers echoing.

Jian Mingzhou and Xie Chi stood together, while Xie Jing’s parents stood a meter away.

The conversation between the two was clear:

‘When Xiaojing comes on, make sure to shout loudly.’

‘Wife, he probably won’t hear it while running.’

‘…makes sense, then what are all these people around us yelling? ‘

‘…’

Jian Mingzhou was silently listening to this inexplicable conversation when suddenly he heard a commotion around the stands, mixed with the name ‘Xie Jing’—”

He raised his eyes and saw Xie Jing entering the competition.

The attention of the few of them immediately shifted.

In the distance, the athletes were standing at the end of the track.

The overhead sunlight made the field dazzling, and the figures over there were tall and slender.

Xie Chi seemed a bit nearsighted and asked, “Which one is Xie Jing?”

Jian Mingzhou blurted out, “The tallest one.”

After saying this, he suddenly felt a bit awkward, remembering that Xie Jing’s parents were nearby. He was about to say something to remedy the situation, but the two people next to him eagerly pointed over:

“Wife, look, is it that one?”

“Looking at the shape, it seems like it.”

Jian Mingzhou turned unbelievably serious: You are still so casual about your own son!

In the midst of chatting, the athletes took their positions.

There was a brief silence around the stands.

Jian Mingzhou also took out his phone, ready to capture Xie Jing.

His lens was pointed at the field, and in the corner of his eye, he saw Xie Xiyun also taking out her phone.

Her profile looked as composed and sharp as ever.

But her lips were slightly pursed and her gaze focused, carefully capturing the figure on the field with her camera.

Jian Mingzhou’s heart stirred, and he looked away.

Just like any other mom…

…

Bang! A gunshot sounded on the track.

Several figures instantly rushed out.

A wave of cheers and applause erupted all around! Xie Jing’s figure, with the wind cutting through, swiftly passed over the track.

Even from halfway across the field, Jian Mingzhou seemed to feel the surge of his own heartbeat.

He held his breath, and the blood seemed to flow in his ears.

Beside him, Xie Chi was excitedly cheering, but his gaze through the lens was focused only on Xie Jing.

Seconds felt like a fleeting moment.

At the moment Xie Jing broke through the finish line, Jian Mingzhou let out the breath he had been holding!

He was the first!

His heart pounded in the midst of the loud cheers. In the intense and joyful emotional fluctuations, he only managed to say, “Go down to the field,” and then turned and rushed down from the stands.

Through the crowd, down the steps.

As Jian Mingzhou turned around the stands, Xie Jing happened to come out of the exit.

When Xie Jing saw him, his eyes lit up!

He walked quickly toward Jian Mingzhou.

Jian Mingzhou excitedly greeted him: “Xiao Jing, congratulations! You…”

Before he could finish his sentence, the person in front suddenly hugged him.

In the cheers of victory, Xie Jing hugged him without any reservations, his warm breath brushing past Jian Mingzhou’s ear.

“I’m the first, Uncle…”

Jian Mingzhou, caught off guard, was embraced, his heart pounding and his mind buzzing.

Wait a minute, your parents are still behind us!!

He quickly grabbed Xie Jing’s arms. “Xiao Jing, your parents are here too!”

As he held onto him, Xie Jing stood up.

Jian Mingzhou looked up, and Xie Jing’s gaze fell behind him. His heart tightened, and he turned around. Lin Jinshi and the others had already stopped behind them and were looking over.

His cheeks suddenly felt hot.

He was wearing Xie Jing’s clothes, and Xie Jing had his arm around him. He wondered how this scene looked in their eyes…

Both sides didn’t speak for a few seconds.

In the relative silence, Lin Ba seemed to contemplate for two seconds, then suddenly opened his arms towards Xie Jing.

“Come on, give me a hug.”