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nThe group of people wearing thick down jackets, hats and masks entered the supermarket. Fortunately, everyone was dressed in this way during the cooling days, so they were not conspicuous. Moreover, the supermarket was crowded and everyone was pushing a full shopping cart, no one would notice what the people passing by looked like.

nYu Qinghuan wheeled a shopping cart to Zhao Qingyuan and Yu Xin respectively, while he and Huo Qu used the same cart and pushed it hard into the crowd.

n“I regret to come, Qinghuan,” Zhao Qingyuan, holding a large box of cherries, panted heavily. He put those cherries into the shopping cart and nearly collapsed. “There are too many people, and I think my ribs are going to be crushed.”

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n“I have almost done.” Yu Qinghuan glanced at his shopping cart and asked him, “What else do you want?”

nYu Qinghuan was the major buyer today, but in the end, Zhao Qingyuan bought more than he did.

nSea urchin biscuits, durian multilayer cakes, truffle chocolates… He bought all kinds of snacks… Anyone who did not know him would think the shopping cart was for an eight-year-old boy.

n“No,” Zhao Qingyuan motioned with his hand, pushed the cart and hurried to the cashier, “Let’s check out quickly.”

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nThe checkout line was long and most people were chatting.

nWhile Zhao Qingyuan and Yu Qinghuan dared not to speak at this time, for fear of being recognized. Being idle, they could only lower their heads to play with their mobile phones.

nThere were too many people here. Huo Qu felt a little uncomfortable and had been holding Yu Qinghuan’s hand tightly.

nYu Qinghuan felt distressed and self-blame. He raised his hand to arrange Huo Qu’s forehead hair and asked, “Do you want the driver to take you home first?”

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nHuo Qu shook his head, rubbing Qinghuan’s fingers with his side face, “I’ll be with you.”

n“Do you feel uncomfortable?”

n“Not very, I can endure.”

nHearing this, Yu Qinghuan was much relieved since Huo Qu would not lie. What he said was literally.

nJust as he was going to let Huo Qu drink some water, a girl’s angry voice sounded in his ear, “New year? Fuck off! We’re done! I don’t care you never pay when we’re shopping together. How could you only buy a box of kiwi fruits to my home with each one in it the smallest? Am I so worthless?”

nYu Qinghuan looked toward the speaker. The man being scolded flushed. He noticed the scornful sights from all directions and even lowered his head. He kept coaxing the girl in a low voice, but the girl ignored him and walked away.

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nIn desperation, the man followed the girl away despondently.

nWhile everyone in the supermarket was talking about this interlude, Yu Qinghuan’s group reached the front.

nYu Qinghuan pulled Yu Xin and Zhao Qingyuan’s cart to the front, too, “Settled the bill together.”

nThe two men didn’t refuse, they nodded and accepted his kindness.

nThey bought too many things. When all the goods were scanned price, Yu Qinghuan finally breathed a sigh of relief and took out his cell phone. Just as he was about to pay, one arm suddenly crossed in front of him.

n“Huo Qu?”

n“Let me pay.” Huo Qu’s lips pressed tightly and he took out his cell phone like Yu Qinghuan.

nWas he stimulated by the quarrelling couple just now?

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nYu Qinghuan held the forehead, “Don’t bother.”

nHuo Qu’s money was all transferred to him. He persuaded Huo Qu for a long time and finally let the man keep a month’s salary in his card for a rainy day. If he spent all his money this time, it would be difficult for him to save money next time.

n“I’ll pay myself, just wait for me.”

n“No, I’ll pay.” Huo Qu insisted.

nWatching the people behind him became impatient, Huo Qu still refused to give in. Yu Qinghuan had to hold his hand and said to him softly, “Next time…”

nSeeing Huo Qu’s eyebrows wrinkled up, he hurriedly added, “Your money can only be spent on me, not on others. Next time you pay the bill when there is only me.”

nHuo Qu’s eyes lit up in an instant, and his chagrin and unhappiness were swept away in an instant. His ears were reddish, and he looked at Yu Qinghuan shyly, saying quietly and contentedly, “Keep your promise and I’ll keep mine.”

nZhao Qingyuan and Yu Xin were stunned on one side.

nShit!

nThey must be crazy to follow the couple here!

nAfter the bill was settled, Zhao Qingyuan drove away depressed, but Yu Xin had to endure the two and send Yu Qinghuan and Huo Qu home.

nWhen they finally got to the place, he put the two men down and sped the car without looking back, with car exhaust spraying on Yu Qinghuan’s face.

nYu Qinghuan, “…”

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nBecause of his words, Huo Qu was excited all the way and jumped on Qinghuan as soon as he got home.

n“No, I haven’t bathed yet.” Yu Qinghuan bent his head to avoid Huo Qu’s lips.

n“Let’s do it together.” Huo Qu just ignored his excuses. In a few seconds, Yu Qinghuan was stripped off his pants.

n“I’m very tired today,” Yu Qinghuan gasped and refused him, “Tomorrow… Ah… Hush, can we do it tomorrow?”

nHuo Qu pretended not to hear and kept his motions.

nYu Qinghuan couldn’t help yelling softly, “Huo Qu!”

nThis time, Huo Qu finally raised his head but…

n“As you said, refusal is permission.”

nYu Qinghuan, “…”

n“That… that depends on the situation. Now refusing is refusing.”

nHow could he be hot-headed that day and say such strange things to Huo Qu?!

nHuo Qu paused. Just when Yu Qinghuan thought he was going to stop, Huo Qu suddenly picked Qinghuan up and went to the bathroom. “I don’t know, I can’t tell.”

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