Shanghai, China |
Chenle walked around the kitchen, looking for cereals to feed his stomach that's been empty for two days now.
His parents weren't around, as were his aunt (Renjun's mom), who is the only one giving him genuine care, leaving him with the maids and the guards.
Yes, guards. Guoh hired someone to look out for the boy whenever he's not around. It's not like he can do something to escape.
Not just his gadgets were confiscated, but also his wallet, where all his bills, coins, and credit cards were placed.
He can't possibly use the telephone to call for help. He is grounded and chained to the place he calls home.
"Sir Chenle, would you like me to cook something for you?"
Ahh, right, we have maids. Why am I looking for it all by myself?
"Just make me a cereal, please", he tried to ask kindly.
"Right away, sir."
The boy just nodded and settled in the dining area, patiently waiting as he felt his stomach grumble again.
Well, he may or may not have challenged himself to not eat for a week, but I guess he can't take it for several days.
"Here you go, sir. Just tell any one of us if you want something more to eat—perhaps a proper meal, sir?"
"I'm fine with this, thanks."
The maid just replied a polite okay and left the young lad.
Chenle began staring at the cereal blankly, like he forgot how to eat or to move. He just stared at it, like he would get full just by looking at it. When he realized what he was doing, he let out a heavy sigh and picked up a spoonful.
It tasted bland on his tongue, though he would whine every day for this cereal when he was a kid. Chenle knows it's very delicious, but he hasn't tasted anything good since he got here.
Since he was forced to go back here.
"Sir, Mr. Zhong is asking for you", One of his personal guards approached and handed him the phone.
He looked at it for a second before taking a hold and placing it on his ear.
"What?" He coldly spoke.
[Is that how you greet your father, Chenle?]
The said boy just rolled his eyes.
"What now?"
[Your personal tutor will be there in an hour.]
"My what again?"
[You'll be homeschooled from now on. Just the major subjects that are aligned for business.]
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