Reborn to Make Games: My Girlfriend is a Game Streamer
Chapter 43 We're on the Pirate Ship
At the dinner table, as Xiao Yezi's clear, childlike voice fell, the air seemed to freeze for a brief moment.
The little guy paused for a moment after speaking, his big, dark eyes darting around, glancing at Chen Bainian's slightly embarrassed expression and then at Jiang Yiting's ears, which had instantly turned bright red.
As if she had finally solved some mystery, she nodded her little head and, mimicking an adult's tone, solemnly concluded:
"Oh, I know! Do you guys also play a game like my mom and dad, where your toes fight under the table? Hao Hao and the others say you have to be really, really good at it to play together!"
"Hahaha." Grandpa Ye's hearty laughter instantly broke the subtle tension.
He put down his chopsticks, his smile deepening the wrinkles around his eyes: "You little rascal, where did you hear all this!"
Across the table, the two looked as if they had been caught red-handed.
Chen Bainian was caught off guard by this direct attack, and almost choked on his soup. He quickly lowered his head, clenched his fist, and coughed lightly twice.
Jiang Yiting felt her face suddenly burn up again, and the tips of her ears were burning hot.
The tips of my ears were especially burned.
"Eat your ribs, nothing good can shut your little mouth." Jiang Yiting tried to remain calm and quickly picked up a piece of rib and put it in Xiao Yezi's bowl.
Little Yezi got her ribs and happily started gnawing on them, but her little mouth couldn't stay still. Between bites, she mumbled more details: "I remember... sometimes Dad would secretly hold Mom's hand under the table... Mom said it was because she liked her..."
Little Yezi's innocent description unfolds like a vivid and intimate painting before the adults.
These incredibly specific and delightful little details transformed the slight awkwardness of the moment into something more subtle and touching.
It turns out that the love between ordinary couples is hidden in such trivial yet lovely interactions.
Chen Bainian and Jiang Yiting's eyes met briefly before they quickly looked away.
The slight unease in my heart was overshadowed by an even more indescribable emotion.
It turns out that in the eyes of others, even a child, intimacy can be so simple and warm.
"Alright, alright, let's keep this a little secret for your parents." Grandma Lin couldn't help but chuckle as she picked up a soup spoon and served Chen Bainian and Jiang Yiting each a full bowl of fragrant pickled bamboo shoots and pork soup.
"Don't listen to the kids' wild imaginations. Come on, Xiao Jiang and Xiao Chen, have some soup. The bamboo shoots in this soup were just bought this morning, they're very fresh, drink them while they're hot."
Holding the warm soup bowl in your hands, the delicious aroma wafts up, instantly pulling you back into a cozy dinner atmosphere.
Grandma Lin then enthusiastically served the two dishes: "Try this bok choy, it's especially tender. And these spare ribs, our little Yezi loves them the most."
Grandpa Ye also raised his bowl with a smile: "Come on, let's have some soup instead of wine to welcome Xiao Jiang and Xiao Chen to our home for their first meal. Come often in the future, make yourself at home, and don't be shy."
The atmosphere at the dinner table became lively again, and the conversation turned to Xiao Yezi's funny stories from kindergarten.
The small ripples caused by the child's words seemed to blend into the warm light and the aroma of food, leaving a faint sweetness.
Little Yezi quickly finished eating and sat obediently to the side, eagerly waiting for Jiang Yiting to finish her meal and take her downstairs to play skateboarding.
The adults chatted for a while longer until the food was all gone.
"I'm full, I'm full. Grandma Lin's cooking is truly amazing." Chen Bainian put down his chopsticks and sincerely praised her.
"I'm glad you like it! Tell Grandma what you want to eat next time." Grandma Lin smiled and started clearing the dishes.
"Sister Jiang, let's go skateboarding!" Little Yezi said impatiently.
"Ye Zi," Grandpa Ye called out to stop her, "let your sister Jiang rest for a while. She shouldn't exercise right after eating."
"It's alright, Grandpa Ye," Jiang Yiting said with a smile, waving her hand and standing up. "It's just a leisurely stroll with her to help her digest her food. Consider it a walk."
As dusk fell, the streetlights in the community garden were already on.
The evening breeze carried a slight chill, dispelling the warmth that had filled the room.
Jiang Yiting placed her long skateboard on the ground, stepped on it herself to test its stability, and then reached out to Xiao Yezi: "Come on, Yezi, same as always, sit in front and hold on tight."
"Okay!" Little Yezi nodded excitedly, skillfully sat on the front of the skateboard, and gripped the edge of the skateboard tightly with her little hands.
Jiang Yiting placed one foot on the tail of the skateboard and gently pushed off the ground with the other foot, causing the skateboard to glide steadily forward.
She controlled her speed and direction, gliding slowly only on the flat paths of the garden for safety.
She leaned forward slightly, her arms naturally protecting Xiao Yezi's body on both sides, forming a safe encirclement, her high ponytail swaying gently in the wind.
"Sister Jiang, hurry up!" Little Yezi called out happily, feeling the breeze.
"No, we just finished eating, we can't go too fast." Jiang Yiting's voice was tinged with laughter as she steadily controlled the force of her steps. "Besides, it's getting dark, we need to take it slow and be careful."
Chen Bainian followed them slowly, a few steps behind, watching the scene before him.
Under the warm yellow glow of the streetlights, Jiang Yiting's figure on her skateboard looked exceptionally neat and cool, while the way she carefully protected the little girl in front of her revealed a delicate and gentle quality that was different from "Brother Lou's" aura.
Little Leaf's laughter, like silver bells, was especially crisp in the quiet garden.
"Uncle Chen, look at me! I'm flying!" Little Yezi turned around and said to Chen Bainian.
"Watch out, sit tight." Chen Bainian replied with a smile, but his gaze lingered on Jiang Yiting for a few more seconds.
She was focused on the road ahead, her profile clearly defined under the streetlights.
After skating a short lap, Jiang Yiting slowly stopped her skateboard and braced herself on one foot. "Alright, that's enough for today. We should head back now."
Although Xiao Yezi was still reluctant to leave, she obediently nodded: "Okay! Sister Jiang, can you take me to play again during the day next time? I can skate faster during the day!"
"Okay, let's play during the day next time." Jiang Yiting ruffled Xiao Yezi's hair, and then picked up the skateboard with her.
Watching Xiao Yezi's small figure disappear into the warm light of the entrance to Unit 6, Chen Bainian and Jiang Yiting turned around and slowly walked back the way they came.
The garden path fell silent, save for the sound of their footsteps.
"Teacher Jiang," Chen Bainian said suddenly, looking at the long shadows of her and her skateboard cast by the streetlights, "that pose just now... if I were sitting in front, it should have worked too, right?"
Jiang Yiting paused, turned her head to look at him, and the streetlight reflected a tiny glimmer in her eyes.
She raised an eyebrow slightly, a half-smile playing on her lips: "Would Teacher Chen like to give it a try?"
Before he could answer, she deftly placed the skateboard on the ground with a "thud," lightly tapped the board with her toe, and extended an invitation.
Chen Bainian looked down at the long plank that didn't seem very wide, then looked at her: "You...can you really motivate me?"
"Who are you underestimating?" Jiang Yiting raised her chin, her tone confident with a familiar hint of provocation. "Come on up, let Brother Lou show you around."
Chen Bainian hesitated for a moment, but still did as he was told and carefully sat on the front of the skateboard.
The skateboard slumped slightly under his weight, and he instinctively tensed his body, his hands awkwardly gripping the edge of the skateboard.
The next second, he felt Jiang Yiting lean closer.
Her faint, refreshing scent mingled with the cool night breeze.
Then, a pair of warm hands firmly supported his shoulders with undeniable strength.
"Teacher Chen," her voice came from behind him, very close, her breath almost brushing against his ear, with a hint of amusement, "Sit tight. Don't let go."
"Wait..." Before Chen Bainian could finish speaking, he felt the skateboard beneath him suddenly move!
Jiang Yiting pushed off backward with her supporting leg. This time, she clearly didn't intend to be as gentle as she was with Xiao Yezi.
The skateboard instantly gained momentum, carrying the two people forward!
The evening breeze suddenly became strong, whistling past my ears.
Chen Bainian felt his body involuntarily lean back, his heart leaped, and his hands instinctively gripped the edge of the skateboard even tighter.
"Teacher Jiang! Slow down! Slow down! I want to get off the bus." He could almost hear his own heart pounding, and his voice trembled in the wind.
"Hahaha!" Jiang Yiting's clear and cheerful laughter answered him, mixed with the swishing sound of the skateboard wheels rubbing against the ground, which was particularly clear on the garden path at night.
She even mischievously increased her speed a little, feeling the man's back in front of her tense up even more instantly.
"Too late, Mr. Chen!" Her voice, tinged with the glee of a triumphant prank, carried on the breeze to his ears. "Once you're on my pirate ship, it's not so easy to get off! Hold on tight!"
The skateboard carried the two of them, gliding through the night and past the shadows of the trees, speeding towards their home.
Chen Bainian's initial nervousness gradually transformed into a helpless yet irresistible smile amidst the speed and the clear presence of the person behind him.
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