Off to the Amusement Park

“Yaoyao-jie, I’m going out with Yuan Yuan. We won’t be back for lunch.”

At the doorway, Ye Hao placed a white sunhat with a cute ribbon on Yuan Yuan’s head.

Hmm… surprisingly fitting.

“Eh? Haohao, where are you two going?”

Seeing the tall and short figures standing by the entrance, Luo Yao poked her head out from the kitchen, wiping her hands.

“The amusement park. This guy somehow got us tickets. Since it’s the weekend, I thought I’d relax a bit.”

Resting both hands on Yuan Yuan’s shoulders, Ye Hao smiled as he replied.

“That’s right! Sister Luo Yao, Haozi and I are off! Bye-bye~”

Before she could respond, Yuan Yuan grabbed Ye Hao’s hand and dragged him outside, leaving Luo Yao standing dumbfounded in front of the kitchen door.

Haohao… going to the amusement park with another guy.

And that guy looks even cuter than most girls. What if…

Hiss!

The more she thought about it, the scarier it became!

“Should I secretly follow them…”

Feeling restless, Luo Yao watched the two backs growing smaller in the distance. She suddenly felt like… a kind, gentle mother.

Wait—what kind of nonsense!

Haohao, it’s fine if you go to the amusement park with a girl.

But a guy? I—

Ahhh!

No, that’s not okay either! If it’s a girl, I’ll get jealous!

But… a boy… maybe that’s…

Ahhhh!

Even if she wanted to follow them, there were still chores to finish at home.

“Forget it, I’ll just ask Haohao about it carefully when he gets home tonight…”

She stepped forward, closed the door, and went back to washing dishes.

After that, she had to clean the house, then go grocery shopping, and then prepare dinner.

So busy! She’d really turned into a full-time housewife!

Ye Hao & Yuan Yuan

“Haozi, how do I look today? Do I look good? Do I? Hurry, tell me~”

Ye Hao gave Yuan Yuan a once-over, then after a brief search through his mental vocabulary, he slowly said four words:

“White stockings… shota?”

Yuan Yuan: “…”

Pfft—what the heck!

Yuan Yuan was speechless. Did this guy have no sense of occasion? Or was he doing this on purpose?

“You know, Haozi, I’ve realized something — you’re really asking for a beating.”

He waved his tiny, completely harmless fists while staring up at Ye Hao’s “fond look for a foolish child.”

“Me? Isn’t you the one asking for it?”

You’re a man, even if you’re short by quite a bit, that’s no excuse to give up and wear women’s clothes!

Although Ye Hao had gotten used to it after all these years…

Something still felt off.

“I’m asking for it?”

“Yup.”

Ye Hao rubbed Yuan Yuan’s head through the hat.

In his heart, Yuan Yuan was like a silly little brother—annoying at times, overly dramatic, but Ye Hao specialized in dealing with drama kings.

If one punch couldn’t solve it, two could.

That’s why Ye Hao never let others bully Yuan Yuan—but he himself punched the “Drama King Yuan” without hesitation.

“Haozi, hurry up, we’re almost there!”

Yuan Yuan grabbed his hand and ran toward a parked car nearby.

“Get in, let’s go.”

“Well, aren’t we fancy. Even have a private car picking us up.”

“Haozi! Muay Thai warning!”

In the car, Yuan Yuan sat right next to Ye Hao, leaning in and touching him nonstop.

Sometimes his hand brushed Ye Hao’s, then his thigh, then he’d nuzzle against him.

I swear to—!

Helpless, Ye Hao turned to glare at him and raised his right hand menacingly.

“Can you behave yourself?”

Pinching Yuan Yuan’s cheeks, Ye Hao looked like a man possessed. “What are you even trying to do?”

“Wuwuwu!”

“If you understand, nod. If you don’t, shake your head. Got it?”

Seeing Ye Hao’s darkened expression, Yuan Yuan’s survival instincts kicked in—he nodded rapidly.

A few minutes later, after resting briefly, Yuan Yuan started acting up again.

Ye Hao: I swear—!

This guy’s impossible!

Ye Hao raised his hand and delivered a karate chop to Yuan Yuan’s head.

“Ugh!”

Meanwhile, the two black-suited men driving in the front glanced at each other, speechless at their young master’s behavior.

Bodyguard 1: “Number 2… is this love? I don’t get it.”

Bodyguard 2: “Me neither.”

“We’re here! Haozi, come on!”

“Slow down, you maniac…”

Since getting out of the car, Ye Hao had been dragged along nonstop.

“Hurry, hurry! There’s barely anyone today! I want to play everything—everything fun!”

“Alright, alright, I get it. Let’s go.”

Ye Hao patted Yuan Yuan’s head gently.

He really was like a goofy little brother.

He still remembered years ago when Yuan Yuan was bullied by a group of kids. If Ye Hao hadn’t happened to pass by, things might’ve gone very differently.

“Haozi, Haozi, Haozi! Let’s ride the roller coaster!”

Roller coaster?

Ye Hao had been mentally prepared for the merry-go-round, but at that suggestion, he froze.

Roller coaster? Are you serious?

Looking at Yuan Yuan’s tiny frame, Ye Hao hesitated.

This guy must be out of his mind.

“You sure? Roller coaster?”

“Hey hey hey, what do you mean by that? You looking down on me? Oh, I see—you’re scared, aren’t you~?”

Ye Hao: “…”

Did he hit his head?

“Fine, fine. Whatever you say.”

He sighed. As long as the guy didn’t throw up, Ye Hao could deal with it.

While they queued up, Ye Hao glanced at the energetic Yuan Yuan, slightly worried.

Sure, he asked for it, but still… would he be okay?

“It’s our turn! Ye Hao! Let’s go!”

Sitting down, Ye Hao sighed helplessly at Yuan Yuan’s bright, excited face.

“It’s moving!”

“Whoa, whoa, whoa!”

As the roller coaster started, Ye Hao remained expressionless—even yawned out of boredom.

What’s the big deal? Not that exciting.

“Yuan Yuan, I’ll tell you something.”

“Hm? What?”

“There’s a drop coming.”

Yuan Yuan: “???”

“Huh? A dro— AAAAAHHHHHH!!!”

When it was over, Ye Hao rested his face on his hand, completely bored.

That was it? Too dull.

“Hao… Haozi…”

“Hm?” He turned to see Yuan Yuan pale-faced and trembling.

“What’s wrong? Weren’t you full of confidence before?”

“I… I have no strength left… carry me… carry me down…”

Seeing Yuan Yuan on the verge of tears, Ye Hao sighed and picked him up.

“Honestly… if you can’t handle it, don’t force yourself.”

But as he lifted him, Ye Hao noticed something—this guy was eighteen already, yet still so light. Like he’d never gained any weight all these years.

“Wuu…”

“I’ll get us some drinks. You stay here and behave. I’ll be right back.”

He set Yuan Yuan down on a bench—it wasn’t exactly appropriate to keep holding him like that.

And besides…

This guy was a dude. Ye Hao’s orientation was perfectly normal.

“No, carry me… let’s go together…”

“Huh?”

Yuan Yuan looked down, speaking softly.

“I’m scared… don’t… don’t leave me… I’m afraid…”

No way.

You’re an adult. How can you still be scared of this?

No way, no way, no way!

“Haah… seriously…”

Sighing again, Ye Hao gave in and carried Yuan Yuan to the drink stand.

“What do you want to drink, Yuan Yuan?”

With his face buried in Ye Hao’s chest, Yuan Yuan mumbled, “Watermelon juice…”

“Alright. One watermelon juice.”

“By the way, can’t you walk by yourself now? Staying like this isn’t proper.”

Ye Hao squinted suspiciously at Yuan Yuan’s now much healthier complexion.

This guy… probably just wanted to stay in his arms.

No way. Definitely not okay!

“How did you know?”

Hey! Anyone with eyes could see that! Ye Hao broke into a sweat.

“Get down already.”

“Eh? Ugh… fine…”

This guy!

“One watermelon juice and one grape juice, please.”

Sitting back on the bench, Yuan Yuan glanced at Ye Hao’s grape juice, then at his own watermelon juice.

“Haozi, I want grape juice.”

“Fine, fine, I’ll go get you one—”

“No! You already have one!”

Mine?

Ye Hao looked at his half-finished cup.

“But I already drank half.”

“I don’t mind.”

“But I do…”

You really want to drink from my cup after I already did? Are you out of your mind?

“Are you giving it or not?”

“Alright, alright, take it… I’ll never understand you…”