Adored by Him: My Blissful Days as the Girl Next Door Chapter 79 - 78: The Little Flames of Jealousy

Shi Yang dialed the Zhao family’s landline, and upon hearing that Zhao ii had truly found him, Liu Xiue’s worried heart was finally at ease.

Shi Yang handed the phone to Zhao ii.

Zhao ii nervously gripped the phone and called out, "Mom, it’s ."

Hearing Zhao ii’s voice, the anger Liu Xiue had been holding back exploded instantly. She growled into the phone, "Zhao ii! I think you’re itching for trouble! Where did you get the nerve to run away from ho? Answer !"

Even through the phone line, Zhao ii was reprimanded so harshly that she bowed her head and explained fearfully, "I just wanted to see my Brother Yangyang."

Liu Xiue’s voice suddenly increased in volu, "You wanted to see him, so you went out without telling the family, sneaking away by yourself!"

Seeing her mom was truly angry, Zhao ii quickly apologized profusely, "I...I was just afraid you’d worry, so I left a note. Mom, I was wrong. I definitely won’t do this again."

Liu Xiue: "You’re already thinking of doing it again! Just wait till you get back! See how I’ll deal with you! I’ll make your dad give you a good beating!"

Zhao ii stuck out her tongue to lick her lips. The cold wind had chapped them.

Dryly swallowing, she turned to her Brother Yangyang for help.

Shi Yang took the phone, listening to Liu Xiue still scolding Zhao ii.

"Until school starts, don’t even think about leaving your room! I’m telling you, Zhao i..."

Shi Yang hurriedly interrupted Liu Xiue’s scolding, "Aunt!"

Liu Xiue suddenly heard Shi Yang’s voice and swallowed her words, "Oh, Yangyang."

Shi Yang: "Aunt, ii rarely makes it to the provincial city. I want to take her around for a couple of days, and then I’ll bring her back with ."

Liu Xiue hesitated for a mont, "Aren’t you working now? Will ii being there affect you?"

Shi Yang quickly replied, "I just finished yesterday. Tomorrow, I’ll find ti to hand it over to the client. It’s almost New Year; my uncle’s factory couldn’t get leave, and I wouldn’t be comfortable letting ii go back alone. I’ll keep her here and take her back after a couple of days of fun."

Liu Xiue finally said appreciatively, "Oh, look at that. You’re adding trouble again."

Shi Yang looked at Zhao ii, who was clinging to his arm, thinking that this kind of troubleso addition was rather nice.

Liu Xiue reminded, "Be careful when you’re out having fun. Rember to call when you return."

Agreeing to every word, Shi Yang hung up.

Zhao ii nervously asked, "Brother, what did my mom say?"

Shi Yang pretended to have a serious face, "She didn’t agree. We’ll take you for a bite to eat first, then I’ll send you to the bus station and get you on the bus so your parents can pick you up at ho."

Hearing this, Zhao ii imdiately stomped her feet, "I’m not going back! I hardly got to see you! I can’t bear to part ways!"

Shi Yang held back his laughter, "Do you miss that much?"

Zhao ii murmured with grievance, "I haven’t seen you all year; I’m on the verge of missing you to death. You’re not allowed to send back; you can’t do this!"

Moved by Zhao ii’s heartfelt words, Shi Yang couldn’t help but place his hand on her shoulders, pulling her toward him, wrapping her in a tight hug, "Silly girl! I miss you too! How could I really send you back? I was just teasing you. Your mom agreed to let take you out for two days."

Zhao ii tilted her head up, her eyes sparkling, "Really?"

Shi Yang laughed, "Of course!"

Holding Zhao ii in his arms, Shi Yang looked into her eyes, hesitated, then released her, asuring her against himself, surprised, "ii, you’ve grown quite a bit lately!"

In a year, Zhao ii had grown half a head, now almost reaching Shi Yang’s chin.

Zhao ii giggled, "I’m already one ter sixty!"

Shi Yang looked at Zhao ii.

Zhao ii flipped her eyelids, smiling adorably.

Zhao ii was wearing new clothes her mom Liu Xiue bought her for the New Year.

A beige down jacket paired with a small checkered skirt, feet clad in knee-high flat boots. A small fair face, the hair that used to look malnourished now seed like it was intentionally highlighted in tawny, neatly cascading over her shoulders. Her fine brows and eyes carried intrigue even at a smile, with lips red and teeth white on a standard oval face.

The once awkward little girl was rapidly transforming into a blooming beauty, exuding a dazzling charm.

Shi Yang took Zhao ii to a decent-looking hotel near the school, booking a standard room with two single beds.

Settling into their accommodation, Shi Yang realized she hadn’t eaten and led her to a nearby street full of snack stalls, selecting a few places with nice flavors and introducing them to Zhao ii, who ultimately chose her favorite, hot pot lamb.

Right during dinner ti, most of the custors were fourth-year students doing internships. Familiar with the local food joints, they preferred the warmth of a hot pot in this cold weather. As Shi Yang led Zhao ii in, several tables were already occupied.

Just as they entered, a waiter greeted them, asking, "Table for two?"

Shi Yang affird, and the waiter guided them to an empty table.

Shi Yang, focused on holding Zhao ii’s hand, listened as she shared her journey of running away.

As they walked past a table by the window, soone suddenly called his na, "Shi Yang!"

Shi Yang turned his head to look, a bit stunned.

Sitting with her companion was none other than his girlfriend from sophomore year, an economics major nad Zhang Xueyao.

Their breakup hadn’t been pleasant, so seeing her out of the blue and her calling out to him made Shi Yang feel awkward. He smiled slightly at her courteously as a greeting, before turning to lead Zhao ii onwards.

Zhang Xueyao stopped him, "Who’s this little beauty?"

Shi Yang glanced at her, "My sister." Having said that, he nodded and led Zhao ii to the waiter’s vacant table, diagonally across from Zhang Xueyao’s.

Zhao ii sat directly facing Zhang Xueyao’s table. Seeing Zhao ii settled, Shi Yang moved closer, both of them placing their down jackets on the empty chair opposite as they began ordering.

The nu was familiar to Shi Yang; he knew Zhao ii’s likes and dislikes better than Zhao Dazhuang did.

Without needing her to order, Zhao ii turned to glance around idly and caught the eyes of the girl they greeted before. The girl suddenly smiled at her.