Chapter 74: Chapter 74 This matter is not fun at all
Even though Sun Dasheng was really gentle.
She still couldn’t handle it.
Untouched territory really is something else.
Afterward.
The little girl cried in his arms like raindrops on pear blossoms.
"Does it still hurt?" Sun Dasheng asked softly.
"Turns out this whole thing isn’t fun at all."
Yun Yuqing didn’t answer his question, just complained.
"Oh? Where did you hear this was supposed to be fun before?"
That question made her blush bright red. She hid in his arms for a long time without saying a word.
"So, secretly watching little videos on the side, huh?" Sun Dasheng teased her.
"No way..." She muttered, hiding under the blanket, denying it.
Realizing that denying everything wouldn’t work, she said:
"It was on Fang Sihan’s computer, I accidentally clicked on it and watched a little bit, okay?"
Wow, what a clever move. She threw her bestie Fang Sihan under the bus just like that.
"By the way, where is she? Didn’t see her at home," Sun Dasheng asked.
Last night’s two-person worming-into-bed squad: one sulking on the bed, and the other nowhere to be seen.
"Her? Said her bestie from Northeast, met at the local hometown association, birthday today, so she went to hang out."
Yun Yuqing didn’t seem to want to talk about her now, but uncle asked, so she had to say something.
Not long after—
The doorbell rang.
"Who is it?" Yun Yuqing panicked a bit.
Could it be: speak of Cao Cao and here he comes?
"Probably the food delivery. Just stay in bed, I’ll go get it."
Sun Dasheng got up and went out for the takeout.
It was pouring outside, such crappy weather, and the delivery guy was still punctual.
Definitely gotta give that a thumbs up.
He tipped the guy 100 yuan through the app.
Closed the door after the delivery guy thanked him.
Soon, the delivery guy posted a screenshot in the riders’ group, showing off.
"Told ya, gotta be smart, always deliver to luxury homes first, that’s big tips rolling in!"
Soon someone got all salty.
"Yeah right, just got lucky. I deliver to luxury homes too, but those rich folks are stingier than Scrooge, never tip a penny.
Office workers are way better, they at least tip five or ten yuan pretty often."
The riders’ group started arguing fiercely about whether rich folks or regular people tip more.
Both sides had supporters.
Sun Dasheng had no idea about all this.
He carried the food into the bedroom.
"Come eat, it’s already past two, you must be starving."
"Wow! Thanks, uncle, it’s pineapple pizza, my favorite!"
Yun Yuqing said happily.
"Uncle, are you going to eat too?" she asked.
"No need, I already ate earlier," Sun Dasheng said.
"You just worked out so hard, even if you ate before, you should be hungry now, right?" She pressed again.
Uh?
A question mark slowly appeared over his head.
Girl, you’re really underestimating my stamina here.
I haven’t even shown half my real power yet and you’re already waving the white flag.
Using just one layer of my energy, that barely burns off a plain steamed bun.
"I’m really not hungry, you go ahead and eat, you’re the one who’s worn out. Hurry up and get some nutrition, you’re so skinny, no wonder you can’t last long."
There was clearly something between the lines, and Yun Yuqing blushed hard.
Finished eating.
Took out the trash.
Yun Yuqing fell asleep again.
The fresh injuries on her body wouldn’t heal if she didn’t rest for at least a day.
Later in the afternoon, went by the office.
No big deal.
Had barely sat down when his mom called.
[Mom, what orders do you have for your son today?]
[Don’t get all cheeky with me. Did you secretly give your dad a million in stash money?]
Well, here comes the old-fashioned inquisition.
But back then, he told his dad to just spend it, as long as he didn’t tell Mom the actual amount.
How long’s it been?
Already exposed?
[Ahem... Mom, you got it wrong, that money’s for the family, not for some secret stash.]
[When I gave it to him, I told him to tell you, did he keep it secret? Then you need to talk to him, he’s getting out of hand.]
Wow, not shy about selling out his old man at all.
Classic "save yourself, let your buddy take the fall."
If Dad knew, there’d be another episode of "fatherly love, son’s filial piety."
[Oh? Really?]
[Of course! Mom, I wouldn’t dare lie to you.]
Son starts acting cute, even mom can’t handle it.
[Enough, enough, quit that lousy act, today I called about something else.]
[Go ahead, Mom, I’m all ears!]
[University’s been on winter break for days. What’s up with your cousin Wang Xin? Why hasn’t she gone home yet? Her mom came to me complaining. Find time to check on her, and when you see her, tell her to hurry up and get home.]
Uh...
She stayed here after break to do live streaming.
No way I can say that, right?
Okay!
Better not say anything.
Already promised her not to tell the family about her influencer gig.
[Okay Mom, don’t worry, I’ve got time now, I’ll find her and persuade her to go home asap.]
Just take the assignment first.
No way to get past Mom otherwise.
[Your office is on break too, so come home early.]
At the end of the call, Mom reminded him.
[Got it, that’s it then, bye-bye!]
Hung up.
Then called his cousin Wang Xin.
Sure enough, couldn’t get through.
Probably turned on airplane mode because of all the family nagging.
Sent a WeChat voice message, and got through.
"Cousin, what does your cute little sis owe you today?"
Sun Dasheng rolled his eyes. Such a big heart—not even scared of going home for a lecture?
Auntie’s explosive temper still gives him PTSD.
"Your mom—that is, my mom—called me. She said your mom can’t reach you. What’s up?"
"Hehe... about that, well, it’s kind of a long story."
Wang Xin answered sheepishly.
"Don’t play games with me. Where are you now? I’ll come over and you tell me properly."
Knew there’s no way to have a real talk over the phone, so Sun Dasheng asked.
She gave an address.
Sun Dasheng went downstairs and drove over.
Behind Shanghai Normal University.
Mixue Bingcheng.
At a booth.
"Is this all you got to treat your cousin?"
Sun Dasheng shook the drink in his hand.
More than seventy percent of it was ice.
Wang Xin, sitting across from him, smiled awkwardly, "Cousin, your dear little sis is so broke right now that this is all I could treat you with. Once last time’s tip comes in, I’ll buy you something nicer."
Sun Dasheng gave her a look.
"You treating your cousin like he’s some old-fashioned bumpkin who knows nothing?"
"Short video earnings pay out the same day. What did you do with all your money?"
Wow, got exposed on the spot. Wang Xin almost died of embarrassment.
"Mercy, cousin! I’m telling you this, but you have to promise not to tell my mom, okay?" Wang Xin begged.
"Spill. Let’s see how bad it is." Sun Dasheng said noncommittally.
If it’s serious, he definitely has to tell the elders.
"It’s not bad, really, not bad." Wang Xin waved her hand hurriedly and said:
"So, one of my dorm buddies is a bit heavy-handed with spending, borrowed a bunch of online loans, now can’t pay them back. I lent her my money so she could deal with the crisis."