Returning to Infancy with my Nemesis - Chapter 90

The two of them sat around a small low table on the floor, with Snowball lying beside them, wagging its big tail back and forth, unaware of what was happening. Tang Mian poured the sparkling water into a cup without competing for alcohol.

The strawberry-flavored sparkling water bubbled in the cup, and Tang Mian took a sip without hesitation, asking, “When did you experience rebirth?”

Fu Shizhao also took a sip of alcohol and obediently replied, “Together with you.”

Tang Mian thought to himself, “Was it intentional when Tang Wei pushed you?”

Fu Shizhao lightly nodded and raised the arm that was injured at the time, his gaze falling on the very faint scar, “He couldn’t hurt me with his strength at that time, but I calculated the force of that cube and used a bit of strength… I wanted to help you.”

Revealing a scar to gain sympathy—a tactic Fu Shizhao was accustomed to using.

Tang Mian, weakly succumbing to his ploy for sympathy, raised his hand to touch the scar, pursed his lips, “You don’t have to do this, I can think of other ways.”

Fu Shizhao lowered his arm, took the alcohol to his lips, took another sip, and said gloomily, “I didn’t want to see that family prancing around anymore. In the previous life, I could only watch them, unable to do anything. This time, I wanted to do a little more… redemption.”

Redemption.

Tang Mian frowned, the fingertips holding the cup unconsciously turning slightly white.

This word was too heavy, not suitable for Fu Shizhao, especially since the ending of the Tang family last lifetime wasn’t caused by Fu Shizhao. Although he always resented Fu Shizhao’s “indifference,” he never blamed Fu Shizhao for the misfortune of the Tang family.

Moreover, the implication behind Fu Shizhao’s words revealed another piece of information that Tang Mian had long suspected—what he had done last lifetime was indeed beyond his control.

The difference between his own speculation and Fu Shizhao’s admission was significant.

He just wanted an explanation, at least to prove that everything wasn’t just his imagination.

“Tell me,” Tang Mian raised his own cup and clinked it with Fu Shizhao’s, “about everything that happened after you were recognized by the Fu family last lifetime.”

“Okay,” Fu Shizhao agreed readily, taking another sip of alcohol after clinking glasses with him.

The alcohol wasn’t particularly strong, and Fu Shizhao knew it had a high alcohol content, but he still didn’t control the amount well, ending up getting drunk. It wasn’t like the night of hot pot where he pretended to be drunk; this time, he was actually drunk.

“Wu… My legs were broken at the time, and I had other injuries on my body. You pushed me down and walked away without looking back. I felt utterly defeated.”

“Later, we bumped into each other several times at school, and you never looked at me properly.”

“Once at an alumni gathering, when I knew you would be there, I went too. But in the blink of an eye, you disappeared from the table next to mine. I wandered around the school like an idiot for a long time, hoping for a chance encounter with you, but I didn’t even see you.”

Watching Fu Shizhao, who had become drunk and was leaning into his embrace, Tang Mian didn’t know what to say for a moment.

He indeed felt heavy-hearted at the alumni gathering, and he slipped away directly. He didn’t expect Fu Shizhao to search for him for so long…

Fu Shizhao was still rambling on about something, and Tang Mian listened while using a tissue to wipe his eyes. He then said, “Get up first. The floor isn’t very clean. Go sit on the sofa over there.”

Fu Shizhao took the opportunity to hold his hand and pressed it against his own face.

His face was hot from the alcohol, while Tang Mian’s palm was cool and comfortable.

Fu Shizhao then rubbed his face against Tang Mian’s palm and took advantage, saying, “Just one kiss and I’ll get up.”

Tang Mian: ….

The good news was that it indeed proved that Fu Shizhao was pretending to be drunk on the night of the hot pot incident.

The bad news was that after Fu Shizhao really got drunk, he not only cried a lot but also became very talkative, affectionate, and straightforward. Snowball, puzzled, came over and nudged Fu Shizhao’s body with its head. Seeing this, Tang Mian smiled and said to Snowball, “Come give Fu Puppy a kiss and make him get up.” Snowball naturally didn’t understand what Tang Mian was saying.

But Fu Shizhao, who was drunk, understood.

Suddenly, he sat up and didn’t continue to lean on Tang Mian, but before Tang Mian could react, he quickly leaned over and kissed Tang Mian’s cheek—>>

The kiss was very close to the lips, and if it had deviated slightly, it would have tasted sweet.

However, even though he was drunk, he had no intention of being lecherous. He really just wanted a kiss on the cheek. It’s just that when you’re drunk, you’re a little fuzzy and can’t control where the kiss lands.

Tang Mian’s ears burned instantly. Subconsciously, he pushed him away, stood up on his own, and said without looking back, “I’m going to take a shower.”

“I want to shower too,” Fu Shizhao stumbled after him.

“You… I’ll wash first, then I’ll wash you. You stay here with Snowball,” Tang Mian softened his stance.

Besides, it’s summer now. If he didn’t shower for a day, he’ll start to stink. And, he and Fu Shizhao will be sleeping together tonight, and Tang Mian would be the first victim if Fu Shizhao didn’t shower.

“Okay,” Fu Shizhao still listened to Tang Mian’s words.

But Tang Mian had just relaxed when the door to the bathroom was knocked.

“Brother, I’ll sing for you, accompany you in the shower.” It was Fu Shizhao.

The shadow of a person and a dog could be vaguely seen on the frosted glass door of the bathroom.

Tang Mian, who had just taken off his clothes: “…”

What kind of shower accompaniment is this… Did this guy drink so much that he lost his mind? Tang Mian quickly said, “Just sing outside the door. There’s no way you’re coming in.”

Although Fu Shizhao confessed everything from the previous life to him tonight, and didn’t hide his thoughts anymore, and even bluntly told Tang Mian about the bitter process of secretly loving him in the previous life, shedding a few tears and accused Tang Mian of his various “crimes” for a long time after getting drunk, there was still something missing between them. More like… they lacked a proper confession.

Fu Shizhao obediently replied, “Okay.”

Immediately, the familiar singing voice came from outside the door.

Tang Mian deliberately adjusted the water flow of the shower to the minimum, afraid of blocking the singing voice outside the door. The melody of the song was somewhat familiar, but Tang Mian couldn’t remember where he had heard it before.

It seemed like it was from his previous life, and yet it seemed like it was from this life.

Summer showers were quick. After washing himself with shower gel and rinsing off, Tang Mian changed into clean pajamas and came out just as Fu Shizhao finished singing the song.

The door opened, and two pairs of eyes looked at him at the same time.

“Gege,” Fu Shizhao sat at the bathroom door. Snowball wagged its tail rapidly.

Tang Mian felt a headache coming on. “Get up and go inside. I’ll watch you wash.”

Fu Shizhao obediently got up, and Tang Mian went back to the bedroom to fetch Fu Shizhao’s pajamas and underwear. When he got the underwear, Tang Mian suddenly remembered something.

On the night of the hot pot incident, Fu Shizhao had picked out a pair of white cat-patterned underwear from the depths of the closet for him, but he was pretending to be drunk that night. Tang Mian felt a vein throbbing on his forehead.

What else had Fu Puppy secretly done without telling him?

The good news was that although Fu Shizhao was drunk, it didn’t affect his ability to shower. He only needed a little help when changing into pajamas. He didn’t forget to continue singing to Tang Mian while taking a bath.

“It has no name,” Fu Shizhao said, “I wrote it myself and only sang it once in the previous life.”

“Hmm?” Tang Mian’s heart couldn’t help but beat faster.

“That time at the school party, when I was singing, you were on your phone the whole time, not even listening to me sing. I saw it.” Fu Shizhao’s voice was filled with grievance once again.

Tang Mian couldn’t help feeling a little guilty, his gaze drifting elsewhere.

He did indeed keep his head down and play with his phone the entire time because he was upset and didn’t want to look at Fu Shizhao on stage, but he still listened to him sing. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have recognized the song.

Suddenly, Fu Shizhao leaned down and whispered in his right ear, “That song… was written especially for you. Did you like it?”

Tang Mian’s ears burned again, and he nodded hurriedly.

Indeed, it was beautiful.

“Then…” Fu Shizhao’s eyes slightly curved, “Can I have a kiss as a reward?”