She didn’t take the opportunity to confess, however.
She only asked, “Then, Mom, is there a way for this disease to get better? I mean, to turn back into a boy?”
Before Su Luo could speak, Song Zhao Ye remained silent for a moment and cut in, “There is.”
Upon hearing this, Song Qiuyu instinctively looked at her dad, her eyes instantly lighting up.
Seeing her reaction, Song Zhao Ye knew what was going on, but he didn’t call her out. Instead, he said seriously:
“As long as you don’t overstimulate the secretion of estrogen during the first year of gender transformation, get plenty of rest, use fewer electronic products, and make sure to exercise properly, the disease will cure itself.”
“…”
Song Qiuyu frowned.
The last three points were fine, but what did the first point mean?
Song Zhao Ye naturally noticed his son’s confusion and proactively explained, “There are many things that can stimulate estrogen secretion, including intimate contact with males, falling in love with a male, imagining intimate acts with a male, especially…”
At this point, he paused.
He suddenly remembered that because he hadn’t been by the boy’s side for the past dozen years, he hadn’t guided him on matters between men and women at all.
Although the internet was developed these days and kids could access a lot even if parents didn’t teach them, he was afraid that too much exposure would lead to a bad path.
“I think I mostly understand!” Without waiting for her dad to finish, Song Qiuyu sprang up from the sofa.
Then, with a bit of restraint, she coughed, walked forward a few steps, and turned around.
This distance finally felt safe!
While it seemed like a good choice to come clean about everything, if she could hold out for the next six months or so, she could get back everything she had lost.
At that time, everything would return to normal, including her relationship with Jiang Xiao.
So. It really had to end!
Thinking of this, she smiled and said, “Don’t worry, Mom and Dad. Everything is normal between Jiang Xiao and me. We just had a small disagreement over a minor matter. I’ll just talk to him more later.”
Song Zhao Ye looked at Song Qiuyu, narrowing his eyes.
He said, “Right. if there’s a conflict between two people, remember to communicate more!”
“Mm-hmm, I’ll remember.”
After that, Song Qiuyu rambled on for a few more sentences to pull the topic away.
Then, she fled into the bathroom to wash her feet before dashing back to her bedroom.
In the living room, only two people remained.
“Hubby, I told you there was nothing between them. Are you relieved now?” Su Luo patted the shoulder of the man beside her.
“How could there be such a coincidence? We only have one precious son, Little Fish, and he gets hit by it too?”
“Let’s hope so,” Song Zhao Ye sighed deeply.
“But speaking of which, with a child as obedient and beautiful as Little Fish, it’s going to be really hard to pick a daughter-in-law in the future!” Su Luo laughed.
Song Zhao Ye remained silent in thought.
A daughter-in-law, huh…
Back in her bedroom, Song Qiuyu plopped down on her Bed.
Recalling her parents’ words, she closed her eyes and let out a soft sigh. She picked up her Phone and opened the chat page with Jiang Xiao.
She had to tell Jiang Xiao the good news that she could turn back into a boy!
But…
She gripped the Phone tightly.
Thinking of the way Jiang Xiao looked when he left, she couldn’t help but feel a pang of anxiety, but then she thought of everything returning to normal, and a smile followed on her face.
It was as if the giant boulder weighing on her heart and the shackles on her hands and feet were all about to disappear soon.
As long as she endured the next six months or so, the future waiting for all of them would be bright! Jiang Xiao was a smart person.
Even a not-so-smart person like her knew what the right thing to do was; he probably wouldn’t stay obsessed anymore either.
‘Jiang Xiao, let’s put a complete end to this twisted romance.’
Full of anticipation, she sat cross-legged and began editing a message.
A moment later, Jiang Xiao’s Phone received this message:
“Jiang Xiao, I have a way to turn back into a boy!”
Looking at the message, the expression on Jiang Xiao’s face changed slightly.
“What is it? Looking at your reaction, did your Girlfriend contact you?” The refined voice of a young man reached his ears.
“Yeah. Boss, you’ve got a sharp eye!” Jiang Xiao looked up at the flower shop Boss in a white shirt and suspenders and gave a gentle smile.
The Boss was a fan of their Short Video. While Jiang Xiao was walking on the street, he had been recognized and invited into the Shop for a chat.
Actually, he hadn’t said much, but the Boss had still spotted the problem with a keen eye.
“It’s a given. I’ve seen at least a thousand, if not ten thousand, young couples. Handsome guy, do you want to buy a bouquet of flowers while you’re at it to go and coax your Girlfriend?” the flower shop Boss said with a laugh.
“I can give you a seventy percent discount. Take your pick.”
“Can any bouquet be customized?” Jiang Xiao looked at the bouquets in the Store. After a moment of thought, he smiled.
Xi’er wasn’t an ordinary girl; she probably wouldn’t like ordinary flowers.
“Seems like you have an idea. Remember, when you give the flowers, use a little bit of cleverness. If a face this handsome doesn’t work, then you can only try to use a strategy on her!” the flower shop Boss said.
“Strategies and cleverness?” Jiang Xiao was puzzled.
“That’s right! To put it simply, it’s the Strategy of the Suffering. As long as the other party has even a tiny bit of affection for you, this trick is a guaranteed hit every time. I’ve seen too many young couples fighting like crazy at the start, then they do this one thing, and suddenly they’re back together as if nothing happened!” The flower shop Boss was full of confidence.
“The scariest thing between a Couple isn’t a disagreement; it’s being unable to set aside one’s pride. Of course, handsome guy, I don’t mean you should throw your face and dignity on the ground for her to step on.”
At this point, he thought for a moment. “If she’s the kind of Bad Woman, you’re better off breaking up early. You might as well consider that CP of yours from the Short Video, Sour Grapes!”
“I’ll remember that. Thanks!” Jiang Xiao was deep in thought.
The Strategy of the Suffering would indeed be useful on Xi’er. And not just ordinarily useful.
“Don’t be so polite. I’m an old fan of your videos. I watch them as soon as they’re updated.” The flower shop Boss waved his hand.
He looked at the handsome boy in front of him with a smile, eager to help.
“Alright, tell me, what kind of bouquet do you want to customize?”
Hearing this, Jiang Xiao glanced at the message Song Qiuyu had sent.
He felt he could easily imagine her cheering and jumping for joy right now.
However, how long could her current joy last?
Just as Ying’er knew him better than he knew himself, perhaps he also knew Xi’er better than she knew herself.
After this, what awaited her would inevitably be—reality, loneliness, and tears.
‘What a stubborn donkey…’
He looked up at the flower shop Boss and said very seriously, “A rose bouquet made out of orange-flavored White Rabbit Milk Candy.”
Flower shop Boss: “?”
“Oh, that’s right. If possible, it would be best to put a few Game Figurines in there too. Boss, is there a Store that sells Game Figurines nearby, or maybe an exhibition?” Jiang Xiao asked, pondering.
“Wait a second. You’re sure you want to put those things in a bouquet?” The flower shop Boss couldn’t help but palm his forehead.
“Uh… I’ve been running this Store for half my life, and I’ve never heard such a strange request…”
“I’m sure,” Jiang Xiao nodded.
“I see. Well then, handsome guy, what’s your budget?” The flower shop Boss sighed.
Hearing this, Jiang Xiao froze for a short moment.
Then, with a bit of embarrassment, he scratched the back of his neck, clenched his fist, and coughed twice.
He tilted his head with a smile and said softly:
“Boss, how about I work in your Shop, and my wages will cover the cost of the bouquet? Would that be okay?”
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