Ch33 - Filled with Dog Food

Editor: MinMin

Before going to the Qi Family, Bai Xi was a bundle of nerves. Although he was familiar with Qi Xun’s parents and had eaten meals at their house countless times, he still wanted to find a hole to bury himself in before visiting.

Qi Xun, on the other hand, was very calm.

He placidly patted Bai Xi, his dejected passenger.

Ever since he got in the car, Percy looked like he was about to jump out of the car and run away at any moment. He even walked halfway and asked him, “Can I not go or tell my uncle and aunt that I am sick?”

After he got into the car, Bai Xi looked as if he would jump out of the car at any chance given. He even requested the other man when they were halfway there, “Can I not go? Can I just tell your parents that I am down with a cold.”

There was no trace of forge calmness from two days ago.

Qi Xun said, “There is no need for you to be this nervous. My parents should be more nervous than you.”

Bai Xi did not buy it. “What is there for them to be nervous about?”

Qi Xun answered with a straight face, “They feared that you would not want me after you came to your senses.”

Bai Xi was stunned at first, then he tittered.

There was no way for him to believe this, and thought the other man was teasing him.

But it did put him more at ease.

Only Qi Xun knew how true his statement was.

To be able to bring Bai Xi back as his parent’s daughter-in-law, his mother was so moved that she nearly went to burn incense at the temple to repay heaven.

He even suspected that if his mother didn’t know that Percy was actually gay, and her moral bottom line as an elder suppressed her, his mother would have taken matters into her own hands and made the two of them a couple.

He even suspected that if he mother knew about Bai Xi’s sexual orientation earlier, or had not been restrained by the moral bottom line as an elder, she would have matched them together with her own hands.

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Qi Xun’s parents were indeed more nervous than Bai Xi.

This was the first time Qi Xun had brought his boyfriend home ever since he graduated from college.

Back then, they and their son had a quarrel over the matter of coming out as gay, and when Qi Xun was hospitalized, they had a hard time not to see him. For more than a year, the relationship between the three of them was as cold as an ice cellar.

Years ago, they and their son’s relationship turned very stiff after he came out of the closet. When Qi Xun was hospitalised, they hardened their hearts and did not go visit him. For more than a year, the relationship between the three was as cold as a house made from ice.

After the parents finally accepted it, they thought that if their son liked men, then fine. They would just have to find someone with good character and rationality. The earlier their son would settle down, the better as long as they do not find a partner similar to their son’s absurd ex.

They did their ideological work, but Qi Xun was not cooperating.

Their son seemed to have escaped through a ‘toabsent door’, throwing himself into his work and ignoring their arrangements. Because their son felt annoyed, he refused to come home altogether.

Now Qi Xun was actually willing to bring his partner back to meet his parents, and Bai Xi was the partner on top of it.

Xu Jingwan was quite pleased with this.

But she was also quite worried that this was just a heat of a moment for Bai Xi, as he was tricked by her son.

After all, she had never heard that Bai Xi liked men in the past.

Qi Honglang, on the side, did not comment.

His relationship with his son to date was mild.

He had never been those kind of generous and loving elders. How he interacted with his son was a bit similar to how a boss treats an underling. Naturally, they could not communicate on certain topics.

After Qi Xun graduated from college and became independent, the interaction between them lessened.

But before Bai Xi entered the door, he secretly checked himself in the mirror, worrying how he might scare Bai Xi away.

He was used to being serious and never one to smile.

But this would be the first time Bai Xi visited as Qi Xun’s boyfriend. If he kept this cold face, Bai Xi might get the impression that he did not like the young man.

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After the husband and wife sat in the living room for a while, they saw Qi Xun’s car drive in and enter the garage.

A few minutes later, noises came from the back door. Qi Xun led Bai Xi in from the side door of the living room.

Bai Xi wore an ocean blue sweater with white patterns today. Peeking under the sweater neckline was a white turndown collar. The outfit complimented his neat and relaxed temperament.

He handed the gift to Qi Xun’s parents in a shy manner, but he still smiled and greeted, “Happy New Year, Ms. Xu and Mr. Qi.”

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At first glance, he would be mistaken as the guest.

He was a man of few words at home, slightly better with his mother, but he would only talk business with his father.

Now seeing that his parents were smiling at Bai Xi, he was at ease.

Bai Xi was also relieved during their chat.

Fortunately, Qi Xun’s parents’ attitude towards him was the same, still with kindness.

He glanced at Qi Xun quietly.

Qi Xun noticed it.

When the two men’s eyes met, Qi Xun was calm on the surface, but he gave the other man a thumbs up secretly.

Bai Xi smiled brightly at once, with his eyes curved with joy.

Xu Jingwan noticed the little interaction between the two young men. Feeling shocked, she thoughtfully looked at her son.

She had not witnessed such childish behaviour from Qi Xun for many years.

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After lunch, Qi Xun’scousincame back.

This was Qi Xun’s youngest cousin at the age of seventeen. His name was Qi Yuan, a mixed-race child. But except for his multi-ethnic face, he had little to do with his other blood. English was like an alien language to him.

Qi Yuan has been living with the Qi Family for a few days since the last family gathering.

But because he lived in different parts of China for years on end, this was his first time meeting Bai Xi.

He was curious about this ‘cousin-in-law’. Because he had heard from his uncle and aunt that his cousin acted in a rare moment of impoliteness, left the family gathering early in order to meet his boyfriend.

He was astounded beyond belief.

In his head, he pictured Bai Xi as a clingy and coquettish type, like a beautiful fox spirit, that was how the boyfriend charmed his older cousin in a stupefy.

When meeting the person face to face, it was not a fox spirit he saw, but a very kind beauty. Not only was his cousin-in-law good-looking, but he also possessed this kind of friendliness.

He would even spend time playing games with him.

How Qi Yuan wanted to scream into the sky!

In his seventeen years of life, he learned that hisbrotherwas not so frightening. His cousin also had this nice and friendly—not cursing—face other than indifference, and would listen to his teenager crisis.

The only negative point was when Qi Yuan clung to his future cousin-in-law while playing games, he could feel his cousin’s eyes chilling glare on the back of his neck as if he would be dragged out and made into a stew the next second.

He could not hold back sighing to Bai Xi. “My cousin must really like you.”

Bai Xi smiled.

He asked Qi Yuan curiously, “What made you think so?”

“Because he is very kind to you. His face would soften upon the sight of you. Completely different from usual, as if someone transmigrated into his body.” Qi Yuan said frankly. “He also brought you to see his parents. Is not marriage the next step after meeting the parents?”

Bai Xi smiled as he thought about it

In the heart of a seventeen or eighteen year old teenager, meeting the parents meant business, that the couple was considering staying together forever. But in an adult’s eyes, this was not the first step as there were so many variables in the future.

Bai Xi turned to cast a glimpse at Qi Xun.

Qi Xun was talking to his father right now, probably about the company judging by their serious expressions.

But once he noticed Bai Xi was looking his way, Qi Xun turned his head and asked what was wrong with his eyes.

Bai Xi shook his head, gesturing nothing.

He turned around and started the next game with the teen, but he was slightly absent-minded and almost gave a free kill to the other team.

It seemed that everyone thought Qi Xun was very kind to him, that the other man also must really like him.

But Qi Xun himself had never used the love word.

He knew that of course Qi Xun liked him at least, otherwise he would not have stayed with him for so long.

When they were friends, Qi Xun treated him differently, probably because he was younger by two years.

But he still hoped that one day, he would hear Qi Xun say ‘I love you’ to him

Even if it was not one hundred percent love, half or even a quarter was fine.

The cousin looked at the other in confusion. He did not understand why Bai Xi’s mood suddenly dropped.

He asked Bai Xi, “What’s wrong? Are you not feeling well, is the heater on too high?”

Bai Xi came to his senses. “I am fine.”

When they finished another match, Qi Yuan was up to no good again as he inquired about whether Bai Xi and his sister were identical twins. This was when Qi Xun came over after he was done talking business with his father.

Instead of sitting down, he hugged Bai Xi from behind the sofa.

Bai Xi looked up at him, “Yes?”

Qi Xun lowered his head and kissed Bai Xi gently on the forehead.

“Nothing, just want to see you.”

He walked around and sat down next to Bai Xi, driving his cousin aside like it was the most natural thing. He studied Bai Xi’s phone screen. “Are you playing games? Do you need me tocarryyou?”

Qi Xun also played before and had masterful mechanics, it was just that he no longer touched the game after encountering an unworthy opponent. He only installed one on his phone so he could play with Bai Xi.

Bai Xi leaned against Qi Xun’s arms and used the other man’s shoulder as a pillow. At a glance, it was a position they were accustomed to.

Cousin: “…”

Hello, did anyone notice he was still here?

This cousin with his double standard. He begged him for a carry during the New Year, but Qi Xin just told him to scram indifferently.

He scooted further away in silence.

As the air stinked of the foul odour of love, he can only carry the refreshing fragrance of a single dog.

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The duo did not leave until they had dinner.

Before dinner, Xu Jingwan finally located Qi Xun’s childhood photo and shared it with Bai Xi.

Some Bai Xi had seen before, while some were his first time.

He stared at a certain one with disbelief and asked Xu Jingwan, “This is Qi Xun?”

Qi Xun in the photo was about three to four years old. He had a small face and had the potential talent to be a cool kid—if he was not wearing a princess dress.

Bai Xi endured and endured, but he still laughed at the end.

“He was going to his cousin’s house to play because he fell into the water. After he was rescued, his cousin’s house didn’t have any boy’s clothes, so he changed into a skirt first,” Xu Jingwan smiled and revealed her son’s background, “Qi Xun was reluctant. , I didn’t show a smile all afternoon.”

“This is when he went to hiscousin’s house to play. He accidentally fell into the pool, and after he was rescued, he had to wear this because there were no other small child’s clothes in the house.” Xu Jingwan smiled as she exposed her son’s past. “Qi Xun was very miserable. He gave us a stink face for the rest of the day.”

Qi Xun snorted, “That’s because you could have told someone to bring boys’ clothes over, or at least tell them to buy a new set, yet you have me wear that skirt the entire afternoon.”

Xu Jingwan did not deny her crime. “But you were so cute when you were a child. It is a pity not to wear a skirt. It is too bad I did not give birth to a daughter.”

She used to expect that Qi Xun would bring a daughter back home, but instead, he brought her home another son.

But she was open to the idea now. There was nothing wrong with having two sons.

Bai Xi’s eyes were still glued to the picture, like he was unwilling to look away.

Xu Jingwan noticed it, generously took out the photo and handed it to Bai Xi. “Here, take it back with you. Hang it on the wall or something.”

Bai Xi felt so spoiled.

Qi Xun gloomy made a tsk sound, but seeing how Bai Xi stored the photo like a treasure, there was nothing he could do.

During dinner, Bai Xi secretly bit his ears before food was served. “Actually, my company had large size women’s clothes.”

Qi Xun glanced at him. “Meaning?”

Bai Xi had a sincere expression and showed nothing but innocence in his eyes. “I think they would look amazing on you, you could even be a top model.”

Qi Xun did not expect for Bai Xi to be this outrageously bold in his desire.

He massaged Bai Xi’s waist while no one was looking, and then said into Bai Xi’s ear, “I would love to see you try them instead.”

Then he smiled at Bai Xi.

Bai Xi: “…”

Why did he feel that the longer they stay on this subject, the more likely thathewould be the one wearing the woman’s dress.

He was immediately scared and turned over a new leaf. “Okay, it is time for food. No more talking, I am starving.”

Qi Xun leisurely poured him juice.

The cousin who watched the entire thing: “…”

Why me again?

Why are you two always flirting next to me?

Can’t you two cherish thenational flower?

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After dinner, Bai Xi followed Qi Xun out the door to leave.

Xu Jingwan and Qi Honglang followed to send them out. Before leaving, they both gave Bai Xi red envelopes. Then said how this was for New Year but Bai Xi knew that he was past the age to receive these.

This was a gift as he was now their daughter-in-law.

He did not know whether he should accept it or not, feeling the prickly sensation from the red envelopes. But seeing Qi Xun’s parents so enthusiastic, he did not have the heart to refuse.

Qi Xun helped him decide and accepted it.

He wrapped his arms around Bai Xi and said, “Mom, dad, thank you. We will accept these red envelopes and will visit you next time.”

Bai Xi: “…”

He could only follow suit. “Mr. Qi, Ms. Xu, thank you.”

Then they went to the garage to get into the car. The wife and husband returned to the sofa when the car left their sight.

Xu Jingwan was still smiling.

She used the remote to change the channel, but it did not hold her attention.

It was hard to tell if she was talking to herself or asking her husband, “Hey, how long do you think it will take Xi Xi to call us mom and dad?”

Qi Honglang glanced down at his phone. “You are thinking too far ahead. It is all up to the kids. If you push it, they might not listen to you, especially Qi Xun. It is not like you are not familiar with your son’s temper. Do you think he is the type of person to settle down this soon?”

But Xu Jingwan replied slowly, “That might not be the case.”

The author has something to say:

Cousin: I’m suffocating

Translator has something to add:

Teo: This is how I determine what to use for addressing: Family members will be in English, referring to an unrelated party will be in pinyin (or translated into something more appropriate like Mrs or Mr)