Chapter 009: Even a Silly Little Sweetheart is Adorable

Qi Zhen didn’t know what to say and felt a headache coming on.

What should he do with this fool?

He pulled Lin Shouyan into an empty alley and took off his mask.

Sure enough, he was crying miserably.

Qi Zhen couldn’t bear to look directly at him.

With a rare gentle expression, he said, “A grown man crying like this, aren’t you ashamed?”

The little fool pouted, “Mom said I don’t even have the intelligence of an eight-year-old now, so I’m not a grown man, I’m a kid.”

Qi Zhen was at a loss for words.

Madam Lin sure knew how to teach a fool.

Qi Zhen couldn’t bear to look at him, “I’ll buy you some snacks, stop crying.”

Qi Zhen put a handful of money into his small brocade pouch, “Take it and buy some candy.”

Lin Shouyan didn’t really want it, but the little fool did.

The little fool immediately broke into a smile, weighing the pouch. So much money!

With the mask back on, he eagerly walked out, as if he had completely forgotten what just happened.

Qi Zhen hurriedly followed, watching him buy candied fruit and sugar cakes.

The sugar cakes must be delicious, as he bought quite a few, ate half, and carefully wrapped the rest.

Qi Zhen asked him, “Are you full?”

The little fool shook his head, “I’m taking it back for Haitang.”

Qi Zhen frowned slightly. He remembered the maid Haitang. She was pretty and capable. It was said that Madam Lin intended for her to be Lin Shouyan’s concubine.

The little fool was about to walk forward.

Qi Zhen grabbed his shoulder and pulled him back, “Eat it here, finish it before you go. Don’t take it back.”

“Why?”

“You’re using my money to please another woman, you’ve got some nerve.”

“…”

They’re about to divorce, why does he still care?

Lin Shouyan secretly rolled his eyes and obediently unwrapped the sugar cake, slowly nibbling on it.

Qi Zhen watched him eat, entranced. His cherry-red lips opened and closed, occasionally sticking out his little tongue to lick the sugar off his lips.

Qi Zhen thought, even if Lin Shouyan is a fool, with Master Lin and Madam Lin around, they would arrange everything properly for him. Besides, Lin Shouyan seemed to be quite caring, and their married life would probably be good.

Living in harmony, respecting each other like guests.

It was enough to make one’s heart ache.

Qi Zhen raised his hand, removed his mask, and tucked his stray hair behind his ear.

Let him go?

Or not?

The little fool looked up, his eyes clear and pure, “Does Crown Prince brother want some?”

Qi Zhen shook his head, his hand brushing against his ear, making the little fool shiver and glare at him playfully.

Qi Zhen found it amusing and tapped his nose.

He finally realized—

He was moved.

In this chaotic time when he couldn’t even protect himself, he had developed feelings for someone who was unacceptable to the world and uncontrollable for himself.

How should he treat him?

Push him away?

Divorce?

But the little fool’s tears just now, each drop made him retreat step by step.

How could he cry so well?

Crying straight into one’s heart.

Qi Zhen wanted to keep his eyes on his goal, but he just couldn’t let go of this fool.

For a moment, he didn’t know who was the bigger fool.

Maybe he could indulge a little, after being so tense for so many years, couldn’t he at least keep someone he liked by his side, instead of pushing him away to see him happily fooling around with others?

He was the Crown Prince,

He was the Crown Princess.

They had drunk the wedding wine, bowed to heaven and earth, consummated their marriage,

They were,

In accordance with etiquette,

Rightfully so,

Perfectly justified.

Qi Zhen asked him, “Don’t want to sign the divorce papers?”

Lin Shouyan shook his head.

Qi Zhen slowly tightened his grip on Lin Shouyan’s hand, his expression softening.

Then let’s leave it at that.

Fortunately, this was a fool, who could be coaxed with candy and snacks to stay by his side.

His pure and innocent eyes wouldn’t look at others.

His caring greetings wouldn’t be picked up by anyone else.

Lin Shouyan didn’t know what kind of emotional storm Qi Zhen had just gone through, he only knew that he hadn’t strayed yet, so he licked his lips and said with a smile.

“This sugar cake is so delicious! Crown Prince brother is so nice! So generous! When Yan Yan gets old, Yan Yan still wants to go shopping with Crown Prince brother!”

“Then by that time, I might have to hitch a cart and plaster missing person notices all over town.”

“Why?”

“Because Yan Yan is a fool.”

The little fool’s eyebrows furrowed into a knot, and he playfully punched Qi Zhen, “Yan Yan won’t be foolish anymore! You say it, even a silly little sweetheart is adorable! Say it! You say it!”

Qi Zhen’s brow furrowed slightly as he grabbed his hand.

His voice was deep, “Impudent.”

The little fool immediately backed down.

One must admit, the male lead’s aura is indeed intimidating, his face darkening and voice lowering, more frightening than a stern school principal.

Qi Zhen opened his little fist, wrapped his hand in his palm, his voice steady, his expression unchanged.

But he said, “Even a silly little sweetheart is adorable.”

Lin Shouyan was stunned.

His heart surged with waves, his breath quickened, his heart raced.

Damn it.

Qi Zhen’s looks really did it for him! And he was teasing him!

Lin Shouyan really couldn’t take it anymore!

He really wanted to eat Qi Zhen up!

The divorce can wait until tomorrow!

First, he would eat Qi Zhen!

Lin Shouyan stepped forward, looked up, and kissed Qi Zhen on the lips, “Thank you, brother.”

–

“Bang!”

A chair in the room was knocked over.

Qi Zhen held the little fool, kissing him as they moved inside, completely ignoring the fallen chair.

Qi Zhen’s kiss was fierce, with a desperate determination, as if he wanted to reclaim something from him.

The little fool panted, “Crown Prince brother, you bit me, it hurts.”

The person in his arms was soft and warm, with a faint, pleasant sweet scent.

Qi Zhen’s fingertips brushed over Lin Shouyan’s lips, then slowly back again. The electric current it brought, a spark of lightning, made the little fool shiver, almost kissing back.

Damn it!

Qi Zhen was so tempting!

Qi Zhen’s learning ability was truly remarkable, just kissing made one’s face flush, heart race, and legs weak.

A treasure is a treasure.

This was a big win, this transmigration was not in vain.

Qi Zhen placed him on a chair, looking down at him.

The more he looked, the more he felt there was no need to suppress himself.

“I still have official duties to attend to, you rest here tonight. Behave, don’t seduce me again.”

Lin Shouyan couldn’t be bothered to argue about who was seducing whom, obediently nodded, and entertained himself at the table below the window for a while. Then he went to wash up and climbed into the soft bed.

Comfortable!

After a while, Qi Zhen, who had finished washing up, came over.

He stood by the bed, lifted the quilt, and lay down.

The candle in the room was extinguished.

Lin Shouyan was drowsy, when he suddenly heard Qi Zhen ask him, “Why didn’t you take off your clothes?”

Lin Shouyan shivered.

Wide awake.