darling

first tears

– You have a difficult situation.

Patrick's father crossed his fingers thoughtfully and frowned. Zhou Keyu sighed, suddenly realizing – he had caused too much bother for Yin Haoyu's parents. Patrick, as if sensing what Prince was thinking, squeezed his palm tightly under the table.

– Are you sure no one will be looking for you? – the man asked, turning to Keyu. Young Prince wasn't so nervous now when he talks to him, because Patrick's father accepted him well into the family.

– I'm sure the opposite, father. – Zhou Keyu said. – My Father will look for me, because I thwarted his plans and fled to no one knows where with the one I love.

– Then you both need to hide safely. – Patrick's mother said looking at them in dismay. – And maybe... you both should change in some way?

– Change? – Patrick didn't understand her. – What do you mean, mom?

– I mean... – she sighed thoughtfully. – Keyu is a Prince, for sure many people know what he looks like.

– It's not like that, mother. – Zhou Keyu shook his head. – Since I'm the youngest and most useless in the family, Father never took me to meetings with people or business trips. People have heard about me, but don't know my face.

– Are you sure? – Patrick's father asked.

– Sure. – Zhou Keyu nodded. – Even if people see me, they will not understand who I am.

– But what about your clothes? – the man asked again, looking Keyu from head to toe. – Yes, now you're dressed simply, but what about other costumes? Surely they look expensive, right?

– In fact, practicality is the main thing for him. – Patrick answered instead of Zhou Keyu. – Keyu never puts on expensive and beautiful clothes of his own free will, only if his Father forces him. – he added a little embarrassedly. – I know this because I personally made Keyu dress beautifully. As it turned out, Young Prince loves to contradict his Father.

– It's not true. – Zhu Keyu snorted even though he knew Patrick was right. – I just don't see a lot about these silks and frills. In addition, it's very hot in such clothes.

– Okay, okay. – Patrick smiled conciliatory and intertwined their fingers.

– It's good that there are no problems with clothes, but ... – Patrick's mom got their attention again. – Keyu is very tall and very handsome. It's hard not to recognize him. His posture, appearance, manners ... All this is striking.

– Well, we're not going to wander the streets for days. – Yin Haoyu calmed her down. – In addition, Keyu hardly ever goes outside. He loves to stay at home.

– But you will need to go to the market for groceries and other things! – mother said.

– We can hire someone. – Zhou Keyu suggested. – I have money.

– Money isn't endless, Keyu. – said Patrick's father wearily.

– I'll earn. – Zhou Keyu answered confidently.

– Yes, dad! – Patrick readily supported him. – Keyu is very smart, he studied so many different subjects! He could be a teacher. Outside the city where we left our home... – he added a little timidly, noticing that everyone was listening to him intently. – There are a lot of wealthy families with children who need to be taught there. Mom, you know how difficult it's now to find a good teacher! I think many people will want to bring their children to Keyu.

– I'm ready. – Zhou Keyu nodded, stroking Patrick's shoulder encouragingly. – This is a great idea, baobei.

– He's too young. – Patrick's father objected. – Hardly anyone will dare to entrust their children to a young teacher.