Qi Shang turned his head away. "What's the use of realizing it now!"
Xia Lin shook his head. "We shouldn't think like that. It still matters. At least they've recognized their previous mistakes. Now, although they're busy with work, they've started to learn how to be real parents. Forget it. I won't say more. I don't want you to think I'm preaching to you. We still have half a month together this holiday. Let's try not to have any conflicts."
Qi Shang stopped in his tracks. He turned around and asked, "Are you leaving soon?"
Xia Lin nodded. "Sure. I have to go back to school when it starts." Although not being able to stay at Qi Shang's place would be a bit unfavorable for completing his task, he couldn't just stay there shamelessly.
Qi Shang stood there and thought for a while. "How far is my home from Longhu University?"
Xia Lin also thought for a moment before answering. "It takes about forty minutes by taxi and around fifty minutes by bus and subway."
"It's not far. You can still stay here after school starts. You can help me with my lessons on weekends and earn some living expenses. That sounds good."
Xia Lin stared at Qi Shang in surprise, which made the latter a bit annoyed. "What are you looking at me for? I just think your knowledge is okay, so I want you to continue helping me improve my grades!"
Xia Lin thought about the affection value of just over twenty and didn't think Qi Shang said this because he was reluctant to part with him. So he really asked curiously, "Aren't you not interested in studying?"
Qi Shang snorted. "I just think life is boring anyway. Since I can do well, it doesn't hurt to give it a try. Hey, Xia Lin, if I can get into the top ten in the class, will you promise me one condition?"
"What condition?"
"I haven't thought of it yet. Anyway, if I win, you owe me one condition."
"But I don't really want to..."
"I'll suggest to Mom that she double your tutoring fee!"
Was he someone who cared so much about money? Yes, he was! And this was also a good opportunity to get closer to the villain boss. He couldn't miss it.
"Okay, I promise you. But we should set a time limit. There's about a month and a half until your first monthly exam after school starts. If you can get into the top ten in the class in that exam, I'll owe you one condition."
【Ding~ Qi Shang's affection value increases by 4 points. Current affection value: 28】
Qi Shang nodded in satisfaction. "I feel like having fried chicken today. You don't have to bother cooking."
Fried chicken. Xia Lin could feel his mouth watering. "Fried chicken sounds great. There's still some iced cola in the fridge!"
The two of them watched a movie in the living room while sharing the fried chicken and cola. After they finished, Xia Lin looked at Qi Shang and suddenly asked, "Do you want to go out for a walk to digest?"
Qi Shang frowned. Due to his personality, he was a typical homebody. Anyway, he could get all his daily necessities through takeout and express delivery. He only went downstairs to take out the trash once every few days. Now that Xia Lin was here, he didn't even go downstairs to take out the trash.
So, when faced with Xia Lin's suggestion, he reflexively wanted to shake his head and refuse. But Xia Lin grabbed his arm and said again with bright eyes, "Let's go out. How about going to the riverside? It's really relaxing. I've been dying to go, but it's boring and lonely to go alone. Will you accompany me?"
Feeling the cool wind by the riverside, Qi Shang fell into self - reflection. How on earth did he agree to go out with Brother Xia Lin?