Nian Bao

"Am I really the best in the world now?"

"For today, you are."

"I'm the best on the last day of this year, but what about the first day of next year?"

"..." Xia Yanchun tugged at Shen Nian's leg hair. "We'll talk about tomorrow when tomorrow comes."

"Damn." Shen Nian clicked his tongue.

"Move down a bit."

"You're just like a pig."

Xia Yanchun refused to listen. Either way, having someone scratch her back was incredibly comfortable.

She loved this side of Shen Nian the most—grumbling while still doing exactly as she asked.

Scratching an itch wasn't like giving a massage. It was nothing more than resting a hand on Xia Yanchun's back and moving his fingers. It didn't require any strength. The enjoyment came from that slight comfort of nails and flesh scraping against the skin, and it wasn't tiring to do at all.

Back then, the breeding farm wasn't as well-off as it was now. Now, they hired workers to help out, but in the past, they had to do everything themselves, often ending up with sore waists and aching backs. At those times, Shen Shi would have Shen Nian give him a massage.

When he was little and light, it didn't matter if he straddled Shen Shi's waist or even stood on it. Later on, Shen Shi didn't dare let him stand on his back anymore, and the force of his fists pounding on Shen Shi's back was never as strong as it used to be.

Massaging Shen Shi back then was genuinely exhausting. A single session took thirty to forty minutes. He not only had to use his fingers but also his elbows, pinching the skin and applying pressure, and occasionally kneading Shen Shi's shoulders with all his might. Now that Shen Shi no longer asked for his massages, it was Xia Yanchun's turn.

He felt that maybe he could buy his dad a massage chair later. Like the ones in the shopping malls, though he had no idea how much they cost.

As Shen Nian scratched the soft, fragrant little figure, his mind was already calculating.

Tomorrow was a holiday, and Xia Yanchun had already expressed her desire to go fishing with him. He planned to catch seven or eight hundred yuan worth of fish and sell them right in front of her. This would prove that he could make several hundred in a single day, and in the future, when he brought out money, he would have Xia Yanchun to back up his story.

"How about I teach you how to fish tomorrow?" Shen Nian said breezily, feeling exceptionally relaxed.

"Sure! Do you sell all the big fish you catch?"

"Yeah. If you want to eat one, we can keep one to cook, but you have to be the chef."

"Let's wait and see. We don't even know if we'll catch anything yet."

Who could catch a lot of fish every single time? That uncle from before hadn't caught a single fish all day.

If they really had extra fish, taking them to the market to sell would be good, and keeping one to eat would be even better. The school cafeteria didn't serve fish, and the fast food outside wasn't very tasty. She was actually craving some sour plum fish.

A whole fish pan-fried until both sides were golden brown, then simmered with garlic, cooking wine, water, and two sour plums for seasoning, covered with a lid until fully cooked—it was super delicious.

"If we catch a fish, I'll cook it for you."

"Is this what it means to be the best in the world? I love it, I love it."

"I'm just spoiling you a little bit. I haven't eaten it in a long time either," Xia Yanchun paused. "But your top priority right now is to serve me comfortably, or else I won't spoil you anymore."

"What happens if you don't spoil me?"

"You'll go back to your own bed to sleep in a bit."

Shen Nian immediately turned serious. The consequences of not being spoiled were actually this severe?

It was an unbearable weight in life. Being spoiled was definitely better.

After enjoying it for a while, Xia Yanchun let out a small yawn. "I'm getting a little sleepy."

"Then go to sleep. I'm a bit tired too."

"Didn't you do absolutely nothing today? I didn't even see you studying this morning, and you even threw erasers at me."

"I got tired from playing. Are you comfortable yet? If you are, I'm going to lie down."

"Mhm."

Shen Nian flopped down onto the bed with a thud, making the whole bed shake. Xia Yanchun was terrified that the bed would collapse from his forceful landing and patted his head with her small hand.

Shen Nian was unfazed, pulling the blanket over himself and lying flat.

"Lie on your stomach, I'll scratch your back too."

"Damn, there's such a good deal?"

Shen Nian was moved, kicking the blanket aside and rolling onto his stomach.

He was grinning from ear to ear. After serving Chunbao, there was actually a part where he got served.

Xia Yanchun didn't sit up. She lay on her side, covered by the blanket, and simply reached her hand over to Shen Nian, using a single index finger to scratch his itch.

It was actually quite comfortable. Shen Nian finally understood why Xia Yanchun had melted into a soft, mushy puddle of comfort.

"Is it comfortable?"

"Not bad."

Xia Yanchun moved closer to him, slipping her hand inside his shirt to directly scratch the skin on his back. Little by little, she scratched his entire back.

Today, he was the best in the world, so she would spoil Shen Nian a little more.

After scratching for a while, Xia Yanchun pulled his shirt back down and adjusted the height of the blanket so it perfectly covered his neck.

"Are you asleep?"

"Yeah."

Shen Nian turned over, burying his face in Xia Yanchun's direction and rubbing against her. "Since I'm the best in the world today, can I take advantage of it and secretly hug and kiss you after you fall asleep?"

"As long as you don't wake me up."

"Can I do anything as long as I don't wake you up?"

"If you act shameless again, I'll bite you."

"Ahem, good afternoon, Chunbao."

"..."

It was a little funny.

All lust and no guts.

Had the courage he once had to pin her down completely turned into his appetite now?

Xia Yanchun burrowed into Shen Nian's arms. She loved being pressed against him like this, sleeping with her head resting on his chest.

Although it would get uncomfortable after resting there for a long time, it was truly, incredibly enjoyable at the very beginning before falling asleep.

Now, just like when they were little, Shen Nian slept on the inside, and she slept on the outside. In her daze, she gently pulled down Shen Nian's collar and licked his neck.

"..." Shen Nian was a bit stunned, his emotions beginning to churn. "I won't be able to sleep if you do that."

"Then you can just wait until I fall asleep before you sleep."

"I'm afraid I'll wake you up later, so I've decided to seize the opportunity to sneak a kiss while I'm still awake. Can you selectively lose your memory?"

"No."

"Chunbao, you..."

"Nianbao, you're an idiot."

Xia Yanchun propped up her upper body so her eyes were level with Shen Nian's. Her little feet under the covers gently rested on the top of Shen Nian's feet. She gave Shen Nian's lips a moist touch, leaving behind a trace of warmth and dampness.

Shen Nian pursed his lips. It was the first time he had heard Xia Yanchun call him Nianbao. Being the best in the world was truly... something he absolutely loved.

Xia Yanchun wanted to lean in again, but Shen Nian pressed his forehead against hers, doing exactly as she did.

Two warmths touched, parting as soon as they met. Xia Yanchun was so shy that she covered her head with the blanket, shrinking her whole body into the covers.

Like a potato mine.

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