How To Say I Love You [BL]

Chapter 2《Rebellious Turtle》

The atmosphere during dinner was extremely awkward. Xiao Jiashu, who, as the little grandson who had just returned to the country, should have received the most care and attention, was ignored by Old Master Xiao from the beginning to the end. The other grandchildren surrounded him at his sides, acting smart and cute to curry favour, and chatting merrily. His two uncles and his father were talking business, his two aunts were murmuring amongst themselves, not paying any attention to Xue Miao. In front of Old Master Xiao, they would not express their disdain towards Xue Miao, but would not hide their indifference towards her. After all, they both came from prestigious families. Xue Miao and they were people of entirely different worlds.

The mother and son were obviously already accustomed to this kind of treatment. They simply ate their food peacefully, never once displaying anything unusual. Three hours later, the family of four finally boarded the car to go home. Seeing the mansion disappear among the dark thick greenery, Xue Miao secretly loosened her breath. Xiao Jiashu on the other hand was like a cat, limpidly sprawled against the back of the chair with his belly exposed, his two legs aggrievedly cramped within the gap between the seats.

Father Xiao looked down at his jeans which were ripped all over, and scolded, “What are you wearing? Did I not give you enough living allowance? You can’t even afford a set of presentable clothing? Don’t wear this crap ever again, you made lose face!”

Not waiting for Xiao Jiashu to respond, Xue Miao exploded. “What do you know? This is a new design that ACNE Studio released this year. It’s one of the key items that Jonny Johansson was personally involved in designing. When Xiao Shu wears it, his legs look longer and straighter, and he looks more handsome than the head models of other companies. How does it look bad? If you and your father are so conventional, why aren’t you two wearing changpao’s[1] and buttoned mandarin jackets? The Great Qing Dynasty is already over, wake up, you old antique! What, if you’re so dissatisfied, from now on, I won’t call you by your name, I’ll just call you Brother Qijie[2], satisfied now? Or maybe I should call you Wang-ye[3]? You sure are shameless!”

Xiao Jiashu’s face was expressionless, but inside he was giving his mum a thumbs up. He knew he looked really handsome wearing these jeans. There was absolutely no issue with them at all.

Father Xiao was so angry he had to put a hand over his heart. “In front of me you’re harsh and unreasonable, but I didn’t see you saying a single word to refute my father just hours before. Can’t you see that I’m doing this for Xiao Shu’s own good? My father likes people who are proper. Can’t Xiao Shu be more considerate towards an elderly man and make himself a little more comfortable on the eyes?

“Likes people who are proper? Are you kidding me, Xiao Qijie! He simply doesn’t like the look of Xiao Shu! Not matter what Xiao Shu wears, no matter what he does, your father will still be able to pick out countless flaws. Xiao Shu is merely wearing a pair of holey pants, showing his knees. Your two good nieces, one exposed half her chest, the other couldn’t even cover her panties, why didn’t your old man bring those up? When they wear it, it’s considered fashionable, trendy, while when it comes to Xiao Shu it’s tattered. That’s not the way to be bullying people!”

“Have you had enough yet? I’ve noticed that you’re getting more and more fond of nagging on and on…”

“I have not had enough! Today I’ll clearly explain to you how unreasonable your entire family are…”

Their exchange escalated into a full on argument. They were so noisy Xiao Jiashu started getting a headache. He spent a good while trying to stop their fight, but neither would listen. He had no choice but to tell the driver to stop the car and get off. Xiao Dingbang’s car was right behind. When his car passed Xiao Jiashu, it slowed down but didn’t stop, and in the end disappeared in the distance.