Chapter 90 Ferris Wheel

Chapter 90: The Ferris Wheel

After they finished shopping for clothes, Shang Xu accompanied Ye Ximo to the amusement park.

It was already evening by then, dusk settling in as the sky darkened by degrees.

Ye Ximo looked at Shang Xu, her eyes sparkling, her voice brimming with longing:

"Brother Xu, I want to ride the Ferris wheel with you. I heard couples who ride it stay together forever, never part, and love each other without a doubt."

This was the first time Shang Xu had heard such a saying.

Ye Ximo glanced out of the corner of her eye at Cheng Feng, who had been following them all along, a wave of inexplicable annoyance washing over her. This bodyguard clung much closer than others. Other bodyguards knew to keep their distance and stand far away, but he shadowed their every step. Shang Xu would even make a point of buying him snacks, and would even stop and wait for him after he used the restroom before accompanying her.

He's just an ordinary bodyguard, why is Shang Xu so different towards him?

She pointed at Cheng Feng, "Brother Xu, is he coming on the Ferris wheel too?"

Shang Xu turned his head to look at Cheng Feng: "Go take a look around nearby. I'll call you when it's time to leave."

Ye Ximo's frown deepened, a sour feeling rising in her chest. Even she didn't understand why she would be jealous of a bodyguard, but seeing Cheng Feng made her uncomfortable all over. Shang Xu treated him too specially. Why bother with all this chit-chat? Shang Xu was usually a man of few words.

All day, he'd said more to this bodyguard than to her.

"Brother Xu, he's just a bodyguard. Why go out of your way to let him have fun? Standing guard nearby is his duty, right?"

Cheng Feng lowered his eyes, his voice soft and deferential: "Young Master, I'll just wait nearby. You two go have fun."

Shang Xu said nothing more and accompanied Ye Ximo towards the Ferris wheel.

Cheng Feng watched the Ferris wheel cabin slowly ascending, the light in his eyes dimming bit by bit.

In the night sky, brilliant fireworks blossomed.

He looked up at them, the corners of his eyes unconsciously turning red. They rode the Ferris wheel... does that mean they really will love each other without doubt now?

Another bodyguard beside him handed over a grilled sausage, smiling:

"Xiao Feng, want a taste? It's pretty good."

Cheng Feng took it, "Thank you, Brother Qi."

Brother Qi waved his hand: "Don't mention it. When the master doesn't need us, it's fine to rest nearby and eat something. It's only because this Young Master is tolerant. With other young masters or misses, we wouldn't dare move around so casually."

Shang Xu accompanied Ye Ximo for a long time before preparing to leave. After Ye Ximo got into the Ye family car, he finally got into his own car.

His gaze fell on Cheng Feng beside him. Seeing him frown, seemingly preoccupied,

"Cheng Feng, are you unhappy?"

Cheng Feng pouted: "No, I'm happy. I'm really, really happy."

"Didn't you go on any rides?"

Cheng Feng shook his head, a sudden sourness rising in his nose, his pitiful, wary look impossible to hide:

"Young Master, it's my first time at an amusement park. I don't know what to do, and I don't dare to go alone. I have no one to go with me."

Shang Xu was silent for a moment, then said to the driver:

"Go back."

The driver turned back in surprise: "Young Master, back to the amusement park?"

"Yes."

Cheng Feng blinked, full of confusion: "Young Master, why are we going back? Does Miss Ye still want to play? Are you going back to accompany her?"

Shang Xu glanced at him sideways, his tone flat yet decisive:

"To take you to play."

Cheng Feng's heart suddenly began to pound wildly, his fingers curling up. If the Young Master had never treated him so well, he definitely wouldn't have developed feelings. But just when he was about to suppress his thoughts, the Young Master would always warm his heart like this, making him want to sink deeper and deeper.

Returning to the amusement park, Cheng Feng stood under the Ferris wheel, looking up at the slowly rotating cabins, his eyes full of longing and flickering light.

Shang Xu looked at him: "Want to ride?"

Cheng Feng nodded vigorously: "Yes."

"Then go ahead."

Cheng Feng's heart turned cold. He turned his head to look at Shang Xu, his eyes full of expectation,

"Young Master, alone? I don't want to go alone. I want to ride it with you."

Shang Xu remained silent for a long time.

Cheng Feng's heart gradually sank. He should have expected this. The Young Master just rode it with his fiancée. They are the natural pair. He's just a mere servant, how could he be worthy of sharing a Ferris wheel cabin with the Young Master?

He clenched the hem of his clothes, asking again in a low voice:

"Is it not allowed?"

Shang Xu looked at him hanging his head, that pitiful, cautious appearance, like grass wilted by frost. He finally sighed and slowly nodded:

"It's allowed. Let's go."

Cheng Feng's eyes instantly lit up, full of excitement. He subconsciously reached out and grabbed Shang Xu's wrist:

"Young Master, let's go quickly!"

Seeing him like this, Shang Xu was slightly surprised:

"So happy?"

Cheng Feng shook his hand, "Yes! It's my first time, I'm really excited. I don't know what it feels like, and it's with the Young Master too. I'm really looking forward to it."

Shang Xu looked at his tightly grasped hand, tried to pull it back with a little force but couldn't, so he simply let him hold it as they walked into the Ferris wheel cabin together.

Inside the cabin, Cheng Feng still couldn't bear to let go of his hand.

Cheng Feng sat down next to Shang Xu, turned his head close to the glass, and pointed outside in delight:

"Young Master, look! Fireworks! So beautiful!"

Shang Xu's expression was calm. He glanced sideways at the utterly delighted Cheng Feng before looking out the window at the brilliant fireworks.

"Yes."

Cheng Feng released his hand, clasped his own hands together, closed his eyes, and earnestly made a wish.

First wish, may his mother recover soon.

Second wish, may he earn a lot of money and be able to become his own man.

Third wish, may the young master...

He didn't dare to speak the last wish aloud. He liked Shang Xu, even coveted him, but the young master had a fiancée. How could he hope to be with him? If he and the young master were together, what would happen to Miss Ye?

Suddenly, the Ferris wheel lurched.

Shang Xu frowned slightly and looked upward.

Cheng Feng also sensed something was wrong and followed his gaze. The cabin continued to sway.

What was going on? Was someone trying to harm the young master by deliberately damaging the Ferris wheel?

A second later, the cabin shook violently.

Cheng Feng instinctively wrapped his arms around Shang Xu, shielding him in his embrace. He closed his eyes, his voice trembling but forcing itself to stay calm:

"Young master... don't be afraid, I'm here."

Shang Xu remained calm, looking down at the person holding him tightly.

Cheng Feng was clearly terrified, his whole body trembling, yet he still protected Shang Xu's head and body, holding him securely. Shang Xu felt a slight stir in his heart, a touch of surprise, and asked softly:

"Cheng Feng, you're so scared. Why are you still protecting me?"

Cheng Feng was scared out of his mind, his back already soaked in cold sweat, his body trembling uncontrollably, but he didn't dare to loosen his grip.

Hearing Shang Xu's voice, he lifted his head a little, about to answer, when the cabin shook again.

The two were already pressed close together, and with this sudden movement, Cheng Feng's lips accidentally brushed against the corner of Shang Xu's mouth.

Cheng Feng's heart instantly pounded like a drum. He caught a faint, elegant scent from the young master—a fragrance so subtle it seemed to entice him. His mind suddenly went blank.

If he were really going to die, he wanted to be reckless just once.

Without thinking, Cheng Feng turned his head slightly, deepening the accidental touch into a kiss, pressing his lips firmly against Shang Xu's. He tightened his arms, holding the back of Shang Xu's head, and tentatively probed with his tongue, trying to part Shang Xu's lips and enter his territory.

Shang Xu hadn't expected this to happen. If it had just been an accidental touch, he wouldn't have thought much of it, but he never imagined Cheng Feng would kiss him. Why?

His mind short-circuited, going completely blank.