Chapter 474: Chapter 475: Is It True Nonchalance or Pretending Not to be Upset?

He’s very uncomfortable when he calls her his aunt, since they have no biological ties, but he effortlessly addresses Fang Yao.

He really must have thick skin.

He should learn from this.

Xiao Shumiao, puffing his cheeks, eats with great effort.

After filling his stomach, he insists on having an extra glass of milk.

After all, his mother has said that drinking two glasses of milk every day will make him grow taller.

He doesn’t want to be a dwarf.

As Xiao Shumiao sips his milk, he looks at Qiao Zui sitting across from him, “Cousin, you’re really beautiful, even more beautiful than big sister!”

Qiao Zui: “…Little cousin, you have good taste, but there’s no need for the latter remark. Thank you!”

His combat power is at full capacity!

What a man!

He enjoys being called good-looking, but why does it always have to come with the phrase “big sister”?

“Why?” Xiao Shumiao blinks, “Cousin, don’t you like being more beautiful than big sister? Why do you wear red clothes then? You’re even holding a flower! Only girls like to wear red and like flowers!”

Qiao Zui: “…”

From then on, he shunned his red outfits and roses.

Fang Yao smiled slightly, looking at Xiao Shumiao, “How old are you, little friend? You’re really cute.”

“Really?” Xiao Shumiao puffed up his chest proudly, “I’m five years old. My daddy also says I’m cute. He says I’ve grown cute from eating all the cuteness!”

The smile on Fang Yao’s face became even warmer, softening his usually cold countenance, “Your father is right, you’re indeed cute.”

Moving into this villa felt like stepping into another era.

The host and hostess were extraordinarily beautiful, and their children looked like cherubs descended from heaven. Even the bodyguards were very handsome.

He suspected the master of this house had a deep obsession with good looks, refusing to employ anyone less than attractive.

If he wasn’t at least passable in terms of appearance, he’d be too ashamed to live here.

While Fang Yao was conversing with Xiao Shumiao, Ye Xingbei lightly brushed Gu Junzhu’s arm, signalling him to look at Qiao Zui. He quietly asked, “Is he left-handed?”

Qiao Zui had been eating with his left hand all along.

Gu Junzhu glanced at Qiao Zui’s right arm, “Have you forgotten?”

Ye Xingbei was surprised, “He can’t even hold chopsticks anymore?”

Gu Junzhu nodded, “Yes.”

Ye Xingbei was taken aback.

Just yesterday, when Qiao Zui backed her into a corner, he leaned on the wall with his left hand while conjuring a rose with the right.

She never imagined that Qiao Zui’s right arm injury was so severe that he couldn’t even hold chopsticks.

When she snapped out of her daze, Qiao Zui was already chatting excitedly with Xiao Shumiao, beaming radiantly.

Looking at his spirited demeanor and bright eyes, it was hard to see any trace of the pain and gloom that comes after a severe injury.

Was he truly carefree, or pretending not to be upset?

Regardless, it must have affected him, right?

For example, if she injured her arm and could no longer play the piano, she would be very upset.

But after the upset?

She thought about it seriously.

After the upset, she would definitely pull herself together and pretend not to care, just to prevent those who loved and cared about her from worrying.

That must be what Qiao Zui is doing, right?

Watching him, she suddenly realized that he bore some resemblance to a heroic defender of the country.

At the very least, this was a real man, responsible and reliable.

Despite losing something precious to him due to his injury, he didn’t let despair get the best of him.

The smile on his face remained as bright as ever, and his eyes, clear.

He had lost something very important to him, but in order not to worry his loved ones, he continued to live his life in a carefree and unreserved manner.

No wonder he was the product of the country’s grooming – now this is a real man!