Chapter 55: Hitting My Good Friend Hard

Lin Jinshi was still wearing an expensive suit.

Outside the lively atmosphere of the sports field, he opened his arms.

After he finished speaking and saw Xie Jing not moving, he turned to both sides and said to Xie Xiyun and Xie Chi,

“Quick, you guys come too.”

“…”

Jian Mingzhou licked his lips. He dared not think about it. Were they really going for a father-son hug?

He looked at Xie Jing’s expressionless face, gently withdrew from the embrace, and said softly,

“Go ahead. Don’t let your dad feel awkward.”

Xie Jing looked at him for two seconds, then walked over and slapped his hands.

Lin Ba:?

Xie Jing let go and said casually, “Why are you here?”

Xie Chi regained his senses, raised a sign he somehow got, and said, “We came to cheer for you!”

Xie Xiyun adjusted her hair and said, “You ran well; I captured it all for you.”

“…” Xie Jing frowned slightly.

Just as he was about to say something, his gaze suddenly turned and landed on the red scroll tied around Xie Chi’s waist. “What’s this?”

Jian Mingzhou, alert, looked over. Wait a minute!

Before he could stop him, Xie Chi had already opened it and spread it out to the people.

“It’s a banner I made for you.”

Several big characters came into view!

Xie Jing, the whole person, was momentarily frozen and silent. Jian Mingzhou hurriedly stepped forward and whispered,

“It’s okay… I stopped it.”

The tense figure suddenly relaxed. Xie Jing turned his head and spoke softly, “Fortunately, I have you, Uncle.”

The new round of family crises was successfully suppressed.

On the competition field, the athletes were being called to gather.

After Xie Jing said a few words to them, he turned and walked towards the other end. Jian Mingzhou was letting people pass by from the front, and in a moment of brushing shoulders, his palm was suddenly hooked.

“…”!

His heart throbbed.

He looked up and saw Xie Jing’s profile bending his lips, deliberately giving off a mischievous taste.

Xie Jing withdrew his hand and returned to the arena.

Jian Mingzhou felt as if he had been teased by something.

… How dare Xie Jing secretly hook his hand in front of his parents and uncle? Did they see it?

He steadied his emotions and turned his head to look.

He saw Xie Chi unrolling the banner, Xie Xiyun looking at Lin Jinshi, and Lin Jinshi staring at the palm of his hand thoughtfully. Jian Mingzhou’s breath slightly caught:

Why look at the palm? It must be seen…

 Lin Jinshi spoke with a steady voice. “Xiao Jing gave me a pat on the back. What do you think it means, wife?”

Xie Xiyun thought for a moment, “Constant dropping wears away a stone; there must be a response.”

Jian Mingzhou, “…”

Lin Jinshi satisfactorily withdrew his hand and turned to him again. “Brother Zhou, celebrating face-to-face indeed works.”

He opened his mouth for a while and said, “Hmm.”

The family at the table was harmonious.

Jian Mingzhou stared at them for a moment and fell into contemplation: Why is Xie Jing’s family so wealthy?

Is it because their thought process is too unique, making it impossible for opponents to guess their intentions, so they win in business battles?

—

After the athletes gathered and awards were given, they dispersed for lunch.

There were no more competitions or trainings in the afternoon.

Xie Jing went back to change clothes, and they went out together for a celebration banquet.

The distant congratulatory wishes were still vivid in their minds.

Xie Xiyun asked, “Will you eat the seafood you missed before this time?”

“No need.” Xie Jing lazily leaned back. “Uncle accompanied me to eat it already.”

Jian Mingzhou’s heart skipped a beat at his cue.

But seeing Xie Jing’s calm expression and Xie Xiyun’s nonchalant response, he relaxed and chose a local restaurant.

The restaurant was one of the best in the area.

The main color scheme in the restaurant was blue and yellow, with wooden decorations. It was warm and bright, suitable for family gatherings.

They arrived at the table and took their seats.

Lin Jinshi and Xie Xiyun sat on one side, and Jian Mingzhou instinctively sat on the other side with Xie Jing.

After he sat down, he noticed that Xie Chi seemed a bit stunned. Then he slowly moved to the head of the table by himself.

“…”

Jian Mingzhou silently looked away. Support a friend.

After ordering the dishes, they had to wait for a while.

He stood up and said, “I’ll wash my hands first.”

Xie Xiyun nodded.

Jian Mingzhou had just stood up when someone next to him also stood up. Xie Jing looked at him, pursed his lips, and said, “Uncle, I want to go too.”

His bright eyes made Jian Mingzhou’s heart pound. “Oh.”

The restroom was around the corner from the restaurant.

When they entered, there was no one inside.

Jian Mingzhou walked to the sink and was about to turn on the water when a figure flashed in the mirror, and Xie Jing leaned over.

His long arm reached over his waist, directly propping up on the edge of the sink. The latter lowered his head and said with a smile,

“Uncle.”

Jian Mingzhou’s heart skipped a beat, and he looked up.

In the mirror, directly opposite, the two figures were clearly visible. Bright light descended from above, and for the first time, he saw the situation of himself being held in Xie Jing’s arms.

Wide shoulders and long arms enclosed him, and Xie Jing’s eyes were filled with a smile.

Jian Mingzhou was stunned for a moment, and the tips of his ears visibly turned red.

Is Xie Jing doing this on purpose?

He quickly lowered his eyes, avoiding the mirror, and turned around to ask, “What are you doing?”

As he turned around, the two were face-to-face.

Xie Jing’s Adam’s apple moved slightly, and he lowered his head against Jian Mingzhou, saying, “Give me a kiss.”

…Kiss what!

Jian Mingzhou’s lower back was against the sink. Doing this in the restroom felt too shameful.

“Don’t, we’re still outside.”

After thinking for a moment, he compromised, “Then without sticking out the tongue.”

Jian Mingzhou looked at him suddenly! Did you have this plan?

A pair of hands held his waist.

The warmth from last night seemed to surge up again. He trembled, and Xie Jing’s fingertips tightened.

“Uncle, I wanted to kiss you during the competition. I endured it for a long time.”

The restroom was empty, and they were the only ones in the restaurant.

Jian Mingzhou fell silent for two seconds, unable to resist Xie Jing’s temptation, and tilted his head slightly. “Just a quick one… Mm!”

Before he finished speaking, his lips were sealed.

Xie Jing clasped his waist and bent down to kiss.

He didn’t extend his tongue as agreed, but his lips and tongue repeatedly brushed against each other, more like an enticing gesture.

Jian Mingzhou’s waist trembled, and he pressed against Xie Jing’s shoulder. “Hmm, that’s enough…”

Xie Jing pressed a bit more.

Jian Mingzhou originally wanted to push him away, but the fingertips on his waist gently rubbed. He instantly softened, and the hands that were supposed to push were now gripping Xie Jing’s shoulders.

The surroundings were quiet, with only the faint sound of kissing.

Occasionally, there were footsteps from outside.

Jian Mingzhou regained his senses and, in the receding footsteps, sank into the rising and falling waves…

…

In the restaurant, Xie Chi pocketed his phone and stood up.

He brushed past the waiter who brought the dishes and headed to the restroom.

The entrance to the restroom was dimly lit.

Xie Chi faintly heard a “Don’t…” and before he could think more, the bright light fell into his eyes.

Raising his head, he saw his nephew’s tall figure pressing down. A delicate wrist was trembling, pushing the person away.

As the figure moved away, his good friend’s eyes were red at the corners.

Xie Chi shuddered!

Jian Mingzhou had just pushed Xie Jing away and turned around when he met eyes with the furious Xie Chi.

Their eyes locked, and both froze.

His face suddenly felt hot. Wait, did Xie Chi see it…?

Before he could speak.

Xie Chi suddenly rushed to the front, pulled him behind him, and turned to Xie Jing.

“Xie Jing! Are you bullying your uncle!?”

“…”

The thunderous voice echoed in the restroom for a moment before falling into silence.

The three stood facing each other. Jian Mingzhou glanced at Xie Chi, who was protecting him like a mother hen, and then looked at Xie Jing.

Now, what should he say?

Xie Jing lowered his head and moved his eyelashes. Do you mind?

Jian Mingzhou pursed his lips: … I can’t let you suffer unjustly.

 “They exchange 800 glances in a second here.

Xie Chi couldn’t hold back again. He turned to Xie Jing and shouted loudly, ‘Speak! How did you make Mingzhou cry? ‘

‘Look! His eyes are all red—’

Xie Jing looked at him for two seconds, then leaned back with his hands in his pockets. ‘Uncle, we were just being intimate.’

Xie Chi’s noisy exclamation abruptly stopped. ‘…? ‘

Damn! Jian Mingzhou’s fingertips tightened—too straightforward!

He glanced sideways and saw Xie Chi frozen.

Xie Chi still maintained the shouting expression.

His thoughts turned like an old-fashioned clock: …qin re? What qin re?

Which qin… which re…?

Jian Mingzhou couldn’t stand it, and enduring the heat, he said, ‘Xiao Jing didn’t bully me; we are…’

He subconsciously pursed his lips.

Only now did Xie Chi notice that his lips were darker and fuller than usual. The scene was completed, and Xie Chi’s mind exploded! Buzzing:

Ah…? Ah…????

What does it mean?! Is it what he understood?

Jian Mingzhou clarified, ‘We are in a relationship.’

Xie Jing curled his lips. Xie Chi opened his mouth wide, completely stunned.

Xie Jing turned his head and said, “Uncle, let me take it easy. It’s almost time for us to go back.”

Jian Mingzhou glanced at the people, washed his hands, and said,Okay.’

After the two left the restroom, Xie Chi finally snapped out of shock.

… His nephew took away his good friend!?

–

Back at the table, two dishes had already been served.

Seeing them return, Xie Xiyun asked, ‘Why did it take so long? ‘

Xie Jing smiled without saying anything.

Jian Mingzhou was thinking about how to explain when Xie Chi quickly sat down and explained, ‘We were chatting inside! ‘

‘…’

Xie Xiyun gave an incomprehensible look.

Lin Jinshi quickly changed the topic.

Jian Mingzhou glanced at the dazed Xie Chi and saw the eyes of the old father-in-law looking at him with force.

You…! You guys are so bold!!

He blushed and looked away.

He didn’t know if Xie Chi referred to their relationship with Xie Jing or their blatant kissing in the restroom.

Seeing him look away, Xie Chi kicked him under the table.

We’ll question you later!

Jian Mingzhou lowered his head to eat, seemingly oblivious.

Two “thuds” under the table.

Facing Xie Xiyun, Xie Chi put down his chopsticks and asked, ‘Why are you kicking me? ‘

Xie Chi, ‘…’

Xie Jing laughed lightly. Xie Chi awkwardly changed the topic: ‘Sis, didn’t you take pictures of Xiao Jing? Let’s see.’

Xie Xiyun took out her phone and said, ‘Here.’

Jian Mingzhou sat up straight.

The legendary mother’s perspective…

The phone was placed on the table, and everyone’s eyes fell on it. The image was enlarged and focused on Xie Jing’s handsome face. With a gunshot, bang!

The camera followed, shaking and blurring to capture Xie Jing’s determined face against the wind.

‘…’

The table slowly quieted down.

Jian Mingzhou’s eyes trembled! Although it was handsome this way… It was probably something that no one would be happy about.

Xie Xiyun was still replaying the beginning: ‘It got blurred here accidentally.’

Jian Mingzhou swallowed and glanced at Xie Jing’s calm face, trying to ease the situation. ‘It’s fine. The first time I took a picture of Xiao Jing, his face wasn’t even visible.’

As the words fell, everyone’s gaze lightly fell.

Xie Jing smiled ambiguously: Is there such a thing?

Jian Mingzhou sat upright, pretending to be calm.

After a two-second gaze beside him, the tone relaxed, as if not pursuing it anymore.

‘Uncle, I want to eat that pancake.’

‘Okay.’

The pancake was in front of him. Just as Jian Mingzhou was about to pick a piece for him, a pair of chopsticks stabbed in faster!

Xie Chi nervously blocked the cabinet door and quickly picked up a piece. ‘Come, Uncle, I will give it to you.’

Ding. A piece of pancake landed in the bowl.

Facing Xie Xiyun, Lin Ba glanced at her and then followed suit, handing a piece to him.

‘Dad also gives you one.’

Xie Xiyun picked up a piece for him and asked, ‘Do you like this? Eat.’

‘…’

Jian Mingzhou looked at the bowl filled with pancakes, and Xie Jing felt like he was about to explode.

He timely pushed a cup of water towards him and said, ‘Have some.’

Odd atmosphere.

–

After eating, they had to go back to the training point and pack up for assembly.

Those with accompanying parents could leave on their own, while those without would go back with the school bus.

On the vast playground, a whistle sounded.

The three schools’ assembly was dismissed, and the students scattered.

Jian Mingzhou walked with Xie Chi and the others, seeing many students and parents bidding farewell to the coach.

‘Xiao Jing, are you leaving? ‘

Xie Jing turned and said, ‘In a moment, I’ll go tell the coach.’

Lin Jinshi said, ‘We’ll go together. It’s been a while; we should greet the coach too.’

Xie Jing didn’t refuse, leading them over.

When they arrived, the coach had just sent off a group of students. He turned to see Xie Jing, suddenly enthusiastic, and slapped him on the back. ‘Good, you kid! First again! ‘

After saying that, he looked to the side and said, ‘Who are these few? ‘

‘Hello, coach. We are Xiao Jing’s parents.’ Lin Jinshi introduced and then gestured to the two beside him, ‘These two are my brothers. It’s nice to meet you for the first time, and thanks for your guidance.’

“Ah, so you’re Xie Jing’s parents!”

The coach clapped his hands, then turned to praise, “The three of you brothers really look alike!”

…

A sudden silence fell around them.

Jian Mingzhou took a breath. No, the three of them have no blood relation!

In the shared moment of silence, the coach suddenly looked around and said, “Oh, by the way…”

Xie Jing raised his eyelids and asked, “What are you looking for, Coach?”

All eyes shifted.

The coach, seemingly having adjusted his mindset, turned to search, “Weren’t you bragging to me yesterday? Your significant other, Xie Jing?”