Chapter 19: Story 19 (1/2)
Translator: Du Yiran
Proofreader: Prof Zhu Yuan
Song Shilin wears gray casual clothes, which now makes people feel less indifferent and alienated than usual.
Little Watermelon jumps up and holds Song Shilin’s thigh. “Uncle Song, do you live here too?”
Bo Yu feels very embarrassed. He just wants to meet his new neighbor. However, he has never thought that he will meet his ex-boyfriend.
Song Shilin looks at Bo Yu and little Watermelon, and then steps aside, “Come in and have a seat.”
They still have one night stand after separation. So, the attitude of them is not very indifferent when they meet each other.
Bo Yu nods, comes in, looking at the simple decoration of the house, and says, “Why do you move here?”
“My previous apartment leaks, so I buy a new one.” After pouring a cup of warm water for them, Song Shilin sits on the sofa without saying anything.
It produces an awkward moment.
“Uncle Song, do you remember me?” Little Watermelon likes Song Shilin very much. He goes over to lie on his knees, and his charming eyes blink again and again.
Song Shilin touches his hair and says, “Of course.”
After saying that, Song Shilin turns to Bo Yu and says, “I didn’t know you lived here before.”
It is probably the most obvious progress made by Song Shilin in the past two years. Because in the past he is so autocratic and tyrannical that he disdains to explain to others.
After hearing Song Shilin’s explanation, Bo Yu turns distracted for a moment, laughing, “Well. I don’t mind.”
Song Shilin looks at Bo Yu, who is obviously in a daze, and takes back his view. He picks up little Watermelon, takes out the iPad in the study, downloads a puzzle game, and then gives it to little Watermelon, “You can play the game.”
Little Watermelon feels very happy with the bright eyes, but he doesn’t dare to take the iPad from Song Shilin. So, he looks at Bo Yu, wearing an expression of expectation.
Bo Yu is not short of money to buy electronic products, but he worries that little Watermelon will see what he shouldn’t see when playing games on the internet, or little Watermelon will be shortsighted due to the game addiction. So, he hasn’t allowed little Watermelon to play iPad.
But now, Bo Yu can’t say anything against Song Shilin’s action that he initiatively gives little Watermelon ipad because he wants to befriend with little Watermelon. Bo Yu has to say, “You can only play for fifteen minutes. After playing for fifteen minutes, you must go to the balcony to appreciate the view, OK?”
Little Watermelon plays games, sitting on the carpet.
Song Shilin takes a sip of coffee and suddenly says, “He is obedient. You teach him very well.”
If Bo Yu isn’t sure that Song Shilin doesn’t know the truth, he almost thinks that Song Shilin is talking to him as little Watermelon’s another father.
Bo Yu laughs, “Thank you.”
Song Shilin lowers his eyes, and it is hard to see his feelings, “You are unwilling to give me an explanation about the child?”
“There is the wrong start, the right choice and the happy ending. I have nothing to explain.” Bo Yu says calmly, unwilling to talk about that in front of little Watermelon.
Song Shilin keeps the same expression, and it is hard to know that he is in anger or joy.
Bo Yu glances at him and quickly takes back his view, feeling that it is more difficult to guess Song Shilin’s inner thoughts year by year.
Little Watermelon pouts and runs to Bo Yu, “Papa, I am hungry. I want to eat something.”
The iPad that is just treasured by little Watermelon before is thrown on the carpet at random, as if the lone iPad were laughing at someone.
Bo Yu nods and pats little Watermelon’s head. “Well, say goodbye to the uncle first, and we’ll go back.
Little Watermelon is stunned, “Haven’t we a meal at my uncle’s house?”
Bo Yu coughs slightly and thinks, “Who tells his silly son that they should have meals at other’s house when they visit the neighbors?”
Song Shilin hesitates and takes out his mobile. “I just ordered pizza. If you don’t mind, stay for the meal.”
Little Watermelon cheers, then runs back to the carpet, picks up the iPad, and continues to play the game.
The doorbell rings.
Bo Yu jumps up and says, “It’s supposed to be a takeout. I’ll open the door.”
Song Shilin still sits on the sofa and doesn’t remind Bo Yu that this is his home, not Bo Yu’s――he is just like the host but not a guest.
Bo Yu thinks that it must be the deliveryman. So, he opens the door without looking carefully at the visitor, lowers his head, takes money from his pocket and says, “How much is it?”
There is no answer for a while. Bo Yu looks up and suddenly realizes that the visitor is not the deliveryman but Qi Yan.
Qi Yan has never thought that it is not Song Shilin who opens the door, but Bo Yu. He is suddenly stunned.
“Why are you here?” Qi Yan says angrily.
After hearing Qi Yan’s voice, Song Shilin who sits on the sofa, sees little Watermelon lying on the carpet and playing ipad, frowning.
Song Shilin goes over and coaxes little Watermelon into the study to play games. And then he walks out of the study.
After Qi Yan scolds Bo Yu, Bo Yu just reacts and says coldly, “Qi Yan, watch your behavior.”
Song Shilin appears and stands behind Bo Yu.
From Qi Yan’s point of view, how Song Shilin behaves is just like protecting Bo Yu and opposing him.
Qi Yan is anxious and says, “Song Shilin, in order to date with Bo Yu, you move to your new home without telling me. Have you ever thought about me?”
Song Shilin looks at Qi Yan. His deep eyes seem to be able to penetrate Qi Yan’s heart, and he looks indifferent and wise.
Qi Yan can’t help panicking and steps back. “Why do you betray me?”
“I have nothing to do with him. It is your private affair. Don’t make me involved in yours.” Bo Yu says in irritation and wants to leave. But, Song Shilin holds his arms with strong power and Bo Yu can’t break away for a while.