Chapter 117 – Grow Up Quickly

Translator: Xena

As soon as the bathroom door opened, Chen You held his breath.

Don’t come over here. Believe it or not, I’ll bite you if you come over here.

The system said, “Your Daddy is more afraid you won’t bite.”

Chen You, “…”

No, Sheng Qing was still a child, he could feel it.

Sheng Qing hurt him when he kissed him. Not to mention his skills, he didn’t even know how to hook his tongue.

Chen You cried while despising himself at the same time. Shameless, what hook his tongue? You can’t even do that yourself yet you still have the nerve to look down on others.

While he was dazed, the person came over. Wow, amazing, he’s still holding the sugarcane huh.

Chen You gasped as he cried. Dad, ai, it can’t make juice because the sugarcane you brought is of poor quality. What can I do? There’s nothing I can do, okay?

You should just go and play slowly by yourself, behave.

Something unusual was surging in Sheng Qing’s eyes. He merely took a deep breath then said with a voice hoarse and dark, “Why are you crying?”

Chen You’s face was full of tears. See that, the head of a family is different.

The sugarcane in his pocket was about to fall out, but he could still remain so calm and composed as if nothing had happened.

But as for me, both of my eyes are still open, I’m not blind, okay?

“Dadadadad… I… I’m just sad…”

Sheng Qing knit his brows. “What are you sad about?”

Chen You pointed at the culprit pot on the windowsill and cried, “The green radish is so pitiful… it can’t even get any sunlight…”

Sheng Qing, “…”

Chen You lowered his eyes and tears fell with a pitter patter. Don’t say anything. I understand you. It wasn’t me who spoke just now. It was Chen Retarded.

“You were scared when Dad kissed you.”

Sheng Qing’s words were not in the form of a question.

He was certain that his behavior had caused great fear to the child.

It was not surprising for fathers to have some intimate interactions with their children, but not like that.

Chen You immediately shook his head like a rattle. No, no, really no, my courage can get big or small!

“No, Dad, I really liked it. I wasn’t scared.”

At this moment, his mind was filled with the words ‘You have to believe me’ but unfortunately, he blurted out, “I’m hard.”

“……”

Embarrassing, so embarrassing.

At this time, saying that was equivalent to asking for death.

Chen You looked at the sugar cane and unconsciously swallowed his saliva. He licked his lips, feeling thirsty.

Sheng Qing’s breathing stagnated and then suddenly became heavy. “Say that again.”

No good, I don’t have the courage ai. Chen You’s face was red through and through, and he was still crying.

“Dad… what are you talking about…”

Sheng Qing stared at the youth on the bed with an unfathomable gaze.

Chen You didn’t know what was going on but he inexplicably felt that Sheng Qing was looking at him, but not really looking at him.

It didn’t make sense.

Sheng Qing looked away. “This isn’t a one time thing, it will happen more in the future.”

He stated firmly, “You have to get used to it soon.”

Used to what? Kissing? I don’t have any problem with that. I’ll just say this, as long as I don’t eat sugarcane, I won’t die. Chen You’s eyes were brimming with tears, and the blanket was wet with his crying. He looked very pitiful and aggrieved.

Sheng Qing walked to him, leaned over, raised his hand, and wiped away the tears from the corners of the boy’s eyes.

Chen You’s body trembled in fear.

Don’t get so close to me. I’m afraid you’ll throw the sugarcane on the bed and dirty the sheets, which will have to be changed.

Every time the sheets are changed, I have to move, which is very troublesome.

Sheng Qing noticed that the boy was shaking. “Afraid of dad?”

Chen You shook his head. Not afraid, not afraid.

Sheng Qing pursed his lips, put his palm on the top of the boy’s hair, and rubbed it unfamiliarly.

“You must grow up.”

Chen You’s heart thumped. What do you mean? Do you want to force things to happen¹拔苗助长: To spoil things through excessive enthusiasm?

Sheng Qing asked, “Are you scared when you see Dad like this?”

Chen You didn’t dare look.

He was still a young boy, and this should be the first time in his life seeing such a grand spectacle. He certainly could not remain calm, otherwise he would be suspected.

So Chen You started to look panicked, shy, confused and helpless.

“Dad, you… you… you…” So majestic!

Sheng Qing told him, “When you grow up, Dad will teach you something.”

You say that, but it’s still unknown who will teach who at that time. Chen You nodded blankly, his face red as blood.

Sheng Qing chuckled, “Be good.”

Chen You was stunned. Why did it seem like he heard this before?

He forgot to wipe his tears and opened his mouth slightly in a daze.

Where is it exactly?

Chen You asked the system, “Do you know?”

The system said, “I don’t know.”

Chen You snorted disdainfully, “Really, you’re not as good as Doraemon.”

He frowned and thought that it would be better to rely on himself than on the system. If he thought about it harder, he would definitely be able to figure it out.

In Sheng Qing’s eyes, the youth was as clean as a piece of white paper and he was trying his best to restrain the urge to splash a layer of dirty water on that paper. His breathing became more and more turbid.

“What’s on your mind?”

The voice above his head was like a hook, tugging Chen You’s heart lightly. He suddenly quivered and looked at the man with tearful eyes.

Why are you still here, my dear dad? Please go away quickly. I feel sorry for you and I’m afraid you’ll break down.

Suppressing his instinct, Sheng Qing did not coerce the boy in the ward. He turned and went back to the bathroom. His steps were steady but his figure was somewhat hurried.

Right before closing the door, Sheng Qing said, “Cry a little longer, don’t stop.”

Chen You rolled his eyes. Dad, your request is really perverted.

He wanted to stop, but lost control once he started crying. It was not something he could resolve on his own.

In the bathroom, Sheng Qing saw the first ray of white light in his life amid the youth’s crying.

The feeling was indescribable.

Sheng Qing has seen a doctor and knows clearly that he has a psychological disorder. He has experienced temptations that others find unbearable, but he has no reaction at all.

Until the boy outside appeared.

To be precise, it was that lively and naughty little lunatic.

He cried but didn’t show any signs of weakness.

Sheng Qing could be sure that he had no other thoughts when he faced the youth in the past.

However, it was completely different now.

“You have to grow up quickly. Dad can’t wait.”

Sheng Qing took a deep breath, turned on the faucet to wash his hands, and walked out as if nothing had happened.

The TV has changed channels and was tuned into a singing program. The contestants on the stage were singing their favorite song “Nunchucks”.

There was still a bit of good in this world.

Chen You’s hands on the blanket unconsciously followed the rhythm as he hummed.

“Use the nunchaku quickly, heng heng ha xi.”

Sheng Qing suddenly raised his eyes.

Chen You was humming and laughing and shaking his head without a care in the world. If one of his legs wasn’t in a cast, he would’ve definitely jumped out of bed and done a cool break dance and rap.

“Do you like listening to this song?”

Chen You answered, “Mn.”

Sheng Qing remarked, “I can’t hear anything you’re singing clearly.”

Chen You replied, “It’s a personal style, it’s very cool.”

Sheng Qing turned off the TV. “Dad wants to hear you sing.”

Well, since you want to listen, then here I go. Chen You cleared his throat, trying to get the feeling. Then he started singing.

“Smoke diffuses from the BBQ shop, Next door is the martial arts hall. In her shop the lady boss is a master at tea ceremony…”²I got the translation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faVk2Xh2ZJQ

After Chen You finished singing, he found the man leaning against the sofa with his eyes closed.

He fell asleep? No way, how can someone fall asleep listening to such a beautiful song? Chen You suffered twenty to thirty points of damage.

He was just thinking about taking a nap when he heard a voice, “Sing again.”

 Chen You, “….”

Singing was heard again in the ward.

The nurse outside the door was confused. What’s with all the singing?

She reached out and knocked on the door, causing the singing inside to disappear.

The nurse went in and did a simple check. While looking at the IV tube, she couldn’t help but sneak a peek at the man on the sofa.

Chen You also took a glance. He was quite handsome.

The nurse said, “Your father is so good to you.”

Chen You blinked. Not at all, he didn’t even give me any evil points.

The nurse quietly asked, “Little friend, where’s your mother?”

Chen You whispered back, “I don’t have a mother.”

The nurse said sorry.

Chen You said that it was no problem.

After the nurse left, Sheng Qing was still looking down at his phone.

Chen You called the system in his mind and asked what was written in his diary.

The system said, “You wrote it yourself, you know it.”

Chen You said, “I forgot la!”

The system adviced, “Pray ba.”

 Chen You, “….”

“Then can you make the diary in my bag disappear?”

The system said, “And then when you want it, I’ll transform it back for you?”

Chen You commented, “That would be great.”

The system said, “You should take this time to pray. God will bless you.”

Chen You huhuhu-ed and quickly prayed in his heart.

He has been bothering God a lot recently, which was not good. God will hate him, ai.

Sheng Qing suddenly picked up the schoolbag beside the sofa.

Chen You’s expression changed immediately, but there was nothing wrong in his voice. “Dad, give me the schoolbag. I want to read for a while.”

The next moment, he heard the sound of a zipper being unzipped, followed by a man’s voice, “Which book?”

Fvcking fvck, it’s opened already? Without warning, Chen You’s heart rose to his throat. “I’ll get it myself.”

Sheng Qing picked up his schoolbag and seemed to have caught a glimpse of something. He took out a thick blue notebook from his schoolbag and asked, “What is this?”

Chen You looked ashen for a second, lost hope for two seconds, then said, “Diary.”

Sheng Qing raised his eyebrows. “You write a diary?”

Chen You has returned to normal while feeling like a dying star emitting its final radiance inside. “I write sometimes.”

Sheng Qing spoke next in a very casual tone, acting like a father who cares about the healthy growth of his child.

“What’s in it?”

It’s a diary, a diary, isn’t it just a record of the day? Don’t you know this? Chen You answered, “I write about food, drinks, clothes, and school matters for fun.”

Sheng Qing asked meaningfully, “Is that so?”

He pressed on the diary. It was unknown if he was going to turn it over and look at it, or if he wasn’t interested.

Chen You stared at the man’s hand on the diary, his heart on the verge of stopping.

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  拔苗助长: To spoil things through excessive enthusiasm ↩︎
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  I got the translation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faVk2Xh2ZJQ ↩︎