Chapter 21 - 1.21 I’m Not That Fragile
Ren Zexi said to forget everything. Nonetheless when some words had been said, it was really difficult to pretend that nothing happened. For example, their routine morning kiss. Previously, Lu Yizhou had never thought there's something special to it but the next morning when he found Ren Zexi leaned closer like he always did, his body subconsciously stiffened.
The teenager noticed it too and paused. A flash of sadness emerged in his eyes which he quickly covered with a wide smile. "Good morning, Uncle Lu. How's your body today?"
Ren Zexi took a seat on his right, humming.
Lu Yizhou observed him for a while and found no obvious change in the teenager's expression. Only then did he let out the breath he didn't know he was holding. "Just as usual." A bowl of porridge was put in front of him. He picked up the spoon and started to eat, pausing when he realized Ren Zexi was staring at him fixedly. "What's wrong?"
"Is that plain porridge or is there any medicine in it?"
"It's just plain porridge, Young Master." Butler An took the initiative to answer. "Because Master Lu often feels uncomfortable with heavy food, plain porridge becomes the perfect menu for every breakfast."
Lu Yizhou nodded in agreement.
"Then I want a bowl of plain porridge too, please!" Ren Zexi stared at the assortment of exquisite dishes in front of him and felt his heart ache. What was Lu Yizhou feeling everytime he saw these delicious foods yet unable to eat them? How could he trust the man's words when he said he had gotten used to it? Was it even possible to get used to this kind of thing?
"Young Master Ren, are you sure?" Butler An asked in surprise in which Ren Zexi answered with a firm nod. The butler stole a glance toward Lu Yizhou and smiled helplessly. "Alright, please wait for a while."