The next morning, Gu Beilu deliberately waited in the living room. When the swimming coach came in, he reminded him to finish the class early today and not let Yu Xi get too tired. After that, he hid back in the study and waited for the class to end.

In the next few days, Yu Xi came to Gu’s house every day for swimming lessons. And every time after the lesson, he could see Derek waiting for him at the dining table. He thought Derek must want to play with Gu Beilu, otherwise why would he come to Gu’s house every day?

He would always ask if Gu Beilu was at home today? Did Gu Beilu receive the sand painting? Would Gu Beilu come to play with them? Why didn’t Gu Beilu come yet…

So much so that Gu Beilu himself would frown whenever he heard his name recently, and stuff small cakes of various flavors into Yu Xi’s mouth. At least when tasting the delicious food, Yu Xi could temporarily forget about this matter.

After a few days, Yu Xi almost forgot about it. Gu Beilu’s cake feeding skills had improved a lot. He could now skillfully wipe the cream stains from the corners of Yu Xi’s mouth with a napkin, ensuring that Yu Xi was still clean and cute after eating.

Both of them are very happy.

Gu Beilu found it very strange, he had never realized that he had such a hobby before, liking to feed people. But after thinking about it carefully, he only liked to feed Yu Xi.

*

That evening, after Gu Beilu finished reviewing his lessons, his eyes fell on the two picture frames on the desk.

From childhood to adulthood, he had the right to choose everything first, but he knew it was only because he was Gu Beilu. The housekeeper and servants spoiled him, the teachers doted on him, and his classmates avoided him.

Only these two paintings seemed precious to him because they were given to him by his good friends.

He also discovered that Yu Xi seemed to care a lot about whether his paintings were liked by others these days, and was always concerned about Gu Beilu’s opinions.

Of course he liked it, but he felt it was not enough.

He also wanted to do something for Yu Xi, but he didn’t know how, so he decided to ask the person with the highest emotional intelligence in the family – his mother.

Next to the kitchen island, Gu’s mother was taking out hot cakes from the oven.

“Derek, come over and try a new flavor to see if my cooking skills have improved?” She has recently become interested in baking and often asks the whole family to help her taste new products.

Gu Beilu refused: “It’s late, this is not the time to eat.”

Mother Gu was not happy to hear this: “You are a 6-year-old child, why do you have the living habits of a 60-year-old?”

Gu Beilu knew that his mother was keen on chatting, so in order to save time, he got straight to the point before his mother started talking: “Mom, what would your friends do for you that would make you happy?”

Mother Gu was indulging in her own delicious food at this time, and she was dissatisfied with her son’s lack of support: “Praise me for making a good cake and give me a prize, I will be happy.”

Gu Beilu didn’t understand the hidden meaning, but he felt it made sense.

He should submit Yu Xi’s painting to the competition. Such a good painting should win a big prize to make Yu Xi happy.

Sure enough, when it comes to socializing, his mother has the solution.

“Mom, Yu Xi loves cakes, let Lao Zhou send some to their family.” We can’t finish so many cakes, don’t waste them.

Mother Gu rolled her eyes at her unfortunate son, knowing that he didn’t understand.

“Why do you care so much? This was originally meant for Yu Xi to take to the beach for a picnic tomorrow.”

“Oh, that’s good.”

Gu Beilu paused for a few seconds, then suddenly realized, “What? What picnic at the beach??”

They just played together today, why didn’t Yu Xi tell him such a big plan?

Mother Gu feigned innocence: “Yu Xi’s mother and I will take him to the beach tomorrow.”

Gu Beilu frowned: “When was the decision made? Why don’t I know?”

Mother Gu smiled and picked up a small piece of cake: “Why do you want to know? You’re not going.”

Gu Beilu really couldn’t refute this point because he had repeatedly rejected Gu’s mother’s suggestion to take him out to play.

Although he was a little anxious, he remained calm on the surface: “I’ll go too.”

“you’ll go?”

Gu Beilu was worried that his mother would not agree, so he urgently tried to make up for it: “I agreed to go to the playground a few days ago, but I secretly ran back halfway, so I have to make up for it with an outdoor activity.”

This was the first time he took the initiative to ask to go out and play, and he gave himself a reason that he thought was very reasonable.

Seeing this, Mother Gu raised her eyebrows deliberately: “Derek, have you been worried about something recently? Do you want to talk to me?”

She knew that her son was a stubborn person, and although he had been getting along well with the young neighbor recently, if he didn’t change his temper, they would probably break up soon.

Gu Beilu hesitated to speak, and finally shook his head.

“Don’t force yourself. Just study hard tomorrow.” Mother Gu slowly picked up the bottle and poured half a glass without asking any more questions.

Gu Beilu was in the wrong and couldn’t argue with her, so he was very angry and sulked.

*

The next morning, when Mrs. Gu went downstairs, she heard the housekeeper say that the young master had already dressed up and gone to the neighbor’s house across the street.

Mother Gu was calm and had an expected expression: “Let him go. He is just Derek, not my son.”

The housekeeper had already conveyed the conversation between the two children while eating the cake to Mr. and Mrs. Gu, and they were both a little worried.

“Brat, this is a good opportunity to teach him a lesson.”

The Gu family’s driver drove an SUV today. When Gu’s mother got in the car, the two children were already placed in the child seats.

Yu Xi hung his head, obviously still asleep, while Gu Beilu was helping him check his seat belt.

“Good morning, Mrs. Gu.”

Gu Beilu saw Gu’s mother and greeted her first. He would not give up. Even if his mother didn’t let him go, he would still find a way to go.

“Morning Derek.” Mother Gu took off her sunglasses and got into the car gracefully without even looking at her son.

In contrast, Yu’s mother was much gentler and more considerate. Yu Xi slept in the baby seat with the plush shark in his arms all the way, but Gu Beilu stood straight, his eyes wide open like bells, and said nothing.

Seeing this, Yu’s mother was a little worried: “Derek, are you feeling unwell? Do you want some water?”

“I’m fine, Auntie.”

Mother Gu took the opportunity to turn around and “praise” him: “Derek is really sensible, unlike our Gu Beilu, who is in a bad mood every day.”

Yu Xi suddenly woke up after hearing the protagonist’s name in a daze, and asked in a sleepy voice: “Gu Beilu… is here?”

Gu Beilu glared at him unhappily. Gu Beilu, Gu Beilu, Yu Xi only knew Gu Beilu.

Mother Gu changed her tone and coaxed

“Xixi is awake? Gu Beilu is not here. He doesn’t like to go out and play with other kids.”

Gu Beilu was so angry that he couldn’t speak. For the first time, he felt defeated. This feeling of being unable to explain was too uncomfortable. He didn’t like it.

Yu Xi had no idea, rubbed his eyes, and asked again: “Auntie, why doesn’t Gu Beilu like us?”

He had clearly drawn a picture and given it to Gu Beilu, so why was Gu Beilu still like a wooden man, with no reaction at all?

Gu Beilu, who was standing nearby, immediately explained: “He just doesn’t like playing with people in his class, not with you.”

“Then why didn’t he come today?” Yu Xi asked softly.

“He…” Gu Beilu felt like there was something stuck in his throat.

Yu Xi recalled that he had gone to Gu’s house for several days but couldn’t find anyone there. He felt a little frustrated: “Derek, do you think he doesn’t like sand painting? Otherwise, we can…”

Before he could finish his words, Gu Beilu interrupted him: “Nonsense, of course he likes it.”

The young master, who never explained anything before, found himself in a dilemma. He was afraid that Yu Xi would misunderstand him and stop giving him gifts.

He wanted to say that he not only liked it, but also admired it, so he specially found a frame to put it on his desk yesterday. His desk was always kept clean and tidy, with nothing else on it.

Unfortunately, Yu Xi couldn’t see it, so he couldn’t say it directly.

The 6-year-old Gu Beilu felt regret for the first time. If he had known this would happen, he would have admitted that he was Gu Beilu at the swimming pool that day.

Yu Xi blinked in confusion, looking at Gu Beilu who looked a little anxious but extremely determined. He couldn’t say why, but he just believed in him very much.

His mood suddenly improved a lot, and the cloudy sky turned sunny, and he nodded.

While Gu Beilu was still thinking about how to explain, Yu Xi had already grabbed the Shark water bottle and started drinking milk happily.

As he drank, he thought, in just a few days, Derek had gone from avoiding Gu Beilu at the beginning to speaking for him. It seemed that he really helped to boost the friendship between them.

He is awesome!