Translator:
MrJ_
Editor:
Zayn_
Where are we eating this afternoon?
Aroma asked. Her emotions returned to normal after driving for a distance. Being a military attaché partly was because her family pulled a few strings, but her inner quality was also a condition that couldn’t be ignored.
Let’s have chinese food. I remember the restaurant we went together last year was not bad. I’ve been in Sichuan for a while; now I feel like having a change of taste.
En.
Aroma nodded her head, drove her car to one of the districts. After parking, they took the elevator up to the thirty fifth floor. The restaurant was just around the corner. The decoration inside was exquisite, and there were very few tables. Guests had to make reservations in advance, but there was no need to with Aroma’s background and ability. It wasn’t lunchtime yet and there weren’t any guests.
The owner was a middle age man wearing a chef’s uniform. He could still recognize the two youngsters who came last year. After the observant boss confirmed the number of guests, he arranged them seats by the window. After handing the menu, he immediately called one of the guests to cancel the reservation.
These types of things were normal for Su Bai and Aroma. However, Su Bai seldom came to such places, he even seldomly attended gatherings of the childe circles. Aroma was more popular with these circles in Shanghai before she was stationed abroad.
Sometimes, Su Bai would wonder, if his parents had not passed away, would he be like those group of childes? When it was time to play, they played; when it was time to abandon all restraints, they would abandon all restraints.
The little fella was sitting beside Su Bai; the owner even purposely brought over a baby chair. Lucky was lying down on another chair and it seemed to be languid. It had never been interested in human food.
Aroma finished ordering the dishes but did not let Su Bai have a look, and instead placed it on the table. The waiter walked over to collect the menu. Aroma knew that Su Bai was not a person who liked courtesy and taking all the trouble. Whatever she liked, he would like too.
The table started to become awkwardly quiet. The little fella sensed something was not right with the atmosphere, but he did not make any noise. He obediently sat on the baby chair, playing with his own fingers. From time to time, he would unwrap his dudou and rub his belly. He was obviously still dissatisfied with the two imprints on his belly.
Why is the child wearing this?
Aroma asked.
No time to shop.
How old is he?
Five-six months old.
When the little fella was born from the fox’s body, he was much larger than normal new-borns. New-borns skin were usually creased, had very tiny bodies and were not very good looking, but when the little fella was born, he was already fair and chubby.
The monk mentioned that he was congealed from the spiritual air of the heaven and earth into the fox’s body. The fox was not seeded, and so it was only considered a surrogate pregnancy. The little fella and the fox practically had no blood relationship.
Aroma noticed that Su Bai was reluctant to continue talking about this matter and changed the topic.
Tell me, when Chu Zhao comes over and sees that you already have a son, how will he react?
Hard to tell.
Su Bai gave a wee smile.
Something on your mind?
Aroma sensed something.
Su Bai shook his head.
The atmosphere became awkward once again.
Su Bai was taciturn. Aroma too was taciturn. They both just sat there quietly.
Chu Zhao arrived about twenty minutes later. A young lady wearing plainclothes followed behind him.
Come, let me introduce. This is my girlfriend Xiao Hui, these two are my best friends whom I grew up with. This is Aroma Liu, you can call her sister Aroma; she is currently the most outstanding within our circle. She is a military attaché of our country’s embassy. This is my best brother, Su Bai. You can call him brother Bai in the future.
Sister Aroma, brother Bai.
Xiao Hui bowed and greeted them both politely.
She was obviously feeling a little awkward. She should be a little clear about Chu Zhao’s family background since this wasn’t really a secret in the police system. Even though Chu Zhao previously repelled the police profession, he could still go on fine and even got promoted recently. It was obvious someone was taking care of him at the top and was a person of influence. Birds of the same feather flock together; these two best friends which grew up together that Chu Zhao mentioned naturally were people of status. Furthermore, even the lady who looked only a few years older than her was already a military attaché.
How are you? Pleasure to meet you.
Aroma nodded her head but did not stand up since both their statuses were obvious. People changed partners very quickly within the circle. If the person Chu Zhao brought over was his fiancé, then Aroma would treat her like she would treat people within the circle. Right now, Chu Zhao and that girl were only dating, Aroma naturally wouldn’t be too bothered.
Su Bai gently rubbed his fingers. He had been observing her since she came in and realized this woman was not giving any vibe of the same species, but her fingernails…
Right, fingernails….
That colour, that feeling, could stir up Su Bai’s gaze which made him feel certain. At the same time, he noticed Chu Zhao’s complexion was slightly pallid. This was the result when one’s Yang vitals were absorbed, and one was treated like livestock.
Damn it, she was actually treating him like a cultivation furnace!
Whose child is this? He’s so cute. Hahaha. Come give uncle a hug.
Chu Zhao saw the little fella, reached out and hugged the fair and delicate child who looked like the child of a new year painting.
My son.
Clang…
Chu Zhao slipped and nearly fell to the floor. After regaining his footing, he couldn’t believe it and stuttered,
Fck, Su Bai. This is not a joke, right?
My son.
Su Bai said again.
Ssssss…
Chu Zhao inhaled a breath of cold air and inadvertently glanced at Aroma.
Aroma smiled.
Don’t look at me, it’s not mine.
Cough cough…
Chu Zhao sat down hurriedly. Xiao Hui sat beside him.
I’m still purchasing the ticket, but you have already boarded and departed.
Xiao Hui shyly reached out and pinched Chu Zhao’s thigh.
Chu Zhao smirked, not minding at all.
Send in the dishes,
Su Bai said to the waiter who was standing at the side.
Alright, wait a moment.
The dishes served were exquisite. Everyone was absent-minded when they dined, but the little fella ate happily. When he saw a dish he liked, he would point it out and Su Bai would place it into his bowl. The little fella did not eat with chopsticks and directly ate with his hands, which gave off an adorable feeling.
Despite being caught off guard by this child’s appearance, when Aroma saw this cute delicate baby eating right in front of herself, the complicated emotions she had earlier gradually dissipated. She even took care of the little fella who was eating.
When Chu Zhao saw this scene, he subconsciously twitched his mouth. Even the illegitimate child had appeared, but Aroma’s attitude gave a feeling like she was willing to be a stepmother.
I’m heading to the washroom.
Xiao Hui raised herself slightly and then stood up and headed towards the washroom.
Even though this restaurant had no shopfront, but it focused on high-end dining. It owned three units within this floor, and the washroom was not small. It was basically the same size as large restaurants.
Su Bai gently patted the little fella’s head, took a prawn and placed it into the little fella’s bowl.
I’m going to the washroom too.
After Su Bai left, Chu Zhao immediately looked towards Aroma.
What’s going on? When did Su Bai have a child?
How would I know?
How would you not know, aren’t you…
Huh?
Fine, treat it like I did not say anything.
Chu Zhao shrugged his shoulders resentfully.
However, it is really nothing for him even if it is his Illegitimate child since the Su family is only maintaining a relationship with him in name. They couldn’t be bothered and can’t intervene with his private life.
Why are you telling me this?
Your family is different.
Chu Zhao inhaled a deep breath and said,
The few of us are actually able to tell. Even Gu Fan is not stupid, of course he could tell you treat Su Bai…(tongue clicking), I am only playing my part as a friend. He now has a child, if you want to be together with him, you’ll have to break off with your family.
Aroma strangely did not berate Chu Zhao this time and only remained quiet.
…
Xiao Hui just walked out of the cubicle and was powdering her face in front of the mirror of the basin. She regarded first time meeting her boyfriend’s best friends with importance.
At this moment, Su Bai walked in.
Xiao Hui was startled; she looked at Su Bai, patted her chest and said,
Brother Bai, you’ve entered wrongly. This is the ladies room.
I’m not mistaken. I’m here for you.
Su Bai went straight to the point.
If there is anything brother Bai, we can talk outside, really.
Let’s just talk here. It’s pretty convenient.
Su Bai lit a cigarette and held it in his mouth. At this moment, in the eyes of others, Su Bai looked like a playboy who intruded the ladies’ washroom to harass ladies.
Brother Bai, I am Chu Zhao’s girlfriend. If you continue like this, I will shout out for help.
Go on and shout. I want to see in Chu Zhao’s heart, am I, the brother he grew up with more important, or you, who he just hooked up and slept with more important? Don’t forget who I am, don’t forget the gap between us. Our status and position are not the same.
Su Bai’s finger gently brushed Xiao Hui’s cheek.
En, quite smooth. I like it.
Hui Hui, are you done?
Chu Zhao’s voice sounded from outside the washroom.
Xiao Hui immediately caught hold of Su Bai’s arm, pulled him into the cubicle, closed the door and shouted,
I’ll take a little longer. Sorry dear, my stomach is a little unwell.
It’s alright, it’s alright. No rush. It’s alright. I’ll accompany you to the hospital after we’re done eating.
The sound of Chu Zhao’s footsteps gradually disappeared.
Su Bai smiled, his back was facing Xiao Hui at that moment, He contentedly shook off the cigarette ash.
He’s gone, great. Come help me blow, how exciting.
He slowly turned around when he finished talking. Standing in front of him was no longer Xiao Hui, but an ashen faced…
Zombie.
Oh, forget about it.
Su Bai threw the cigarette butt to the ground indifferently.
I’ve finally forced you to reveal yourself!
