IBO -Chapter 65 Red Bean Pancakes Are Really Delicious

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Song Yiran carried each of the cubs to their seats one by one, then hid his hands behind his back and secretly shook them a few times.

“Xiao Zhong’er, why is it that when I used to carry three cubs it felt okay, but now that there’s just one more, I can’t take it anymore?”

Xiao Zhong’er put on a deliberately profound air and gave a very vague answer. “Maybe… this is the weight of love.”

“Requesting Chinese-to-Chinese translation.”

“You’re too weak. Exercise more!”

Song Yiran pretended not to hear Xiao Zhong’er’s teasing. He placed a bowl in front of each cub and began distributing breakfast.

Each bowl had three red bean pancakes, and beside the bowl was a cup of warm, sweet milk.

The remaining red bean pancakes were placed on a plate in the center of the dining table. If anyone finished and still wanted more, he would hand them out again.

Next came the breakfast distribution for himself and Xiao Zhong’er.

He put six red bean pancakes into his own bowl, and this time, he didn’t secretly hide Xiao Zhong’er’s portion as he usually did.

Normally, he would prepare Xiao Zhong’er’s food in advance and secretly stash it away, then give it to him when no one was around.

But this time, Song Yiran directly placed Xiao Zhong’er’s bowl on the dining table.

Then he put six red bean pancakes into it and poured Xiao Zhong’er a cup of milk as well.

Song Yiran suddenly said something shocking, “Xiao Zhong’er, I think you’re very suitable to be the vice director.”

“…You mean letting me appear in front of people?”

Song Yiran looked at Xiao Zhong’er with a smiling face. “I want you to eat with us too. You’re also a part of this family.”

“But… but we can’t talk about things related to the mission.”

Song Yiran’s words moved Xiao Zhong’er, but he was still a bit conflicted.

According to the rules, if matters related to the mission were disclosed, they would be punished.

Previously, telling Song Xiuhu was only possible because he had bribed his superior, allowing him to break the rules.

Letting just one person know could be handled with a bribe, but if many people found out, no amount of bribery would help—they would definitely be punished.

“About that, I’ve already thought up an identity for you!”

“You’re someone from another planet. The two of us partnered to open this childcare center—I’m the director, and you’re the vice director.”

“And you have the ability to turn invisible, so you can disappear in an instant and reappear just as suddenly.”

“Oh right, how do you plan to let the cubs address you? Do you think ‘Guardian Brother’ sounds better, or ‘Second Brother’?”

“You’d better tell them my real name. As for how they address me, just have them call me Fifth Brother!”

Whether it was “the faithful guardian of the great God of History” or “Xiao Zhong’er,” he didn’t want these little cubs to know either of those nicknames.

In the past, his colleagues thought he was too chuunibyou, so they called him Xiao Zhong’er. But after his persistent arguments, they stopped using that nickname and now simply called him by his name.

Now, only Song Yiran still called him Xiao Zhong’er. That nickname was like a little secret belonging only to him and Song Yiran.

Song Buli silently watched Song Yiran. Big brother was looking at that thing again.

Sometimes, big brother’s gaze would fix on the air, as if there were something there.

Sometimes, big brother would inexplicably smile while looking at a certain spot. What exactly was big brother looking at?

Song Yiran gave the cubs a huge smile. “Babies, today big brother is going to introduce the vice director of the childcare center to you!”

As he spoke, Song Yiran raised a finger and pointed into midair.

Then, a round little creature suddenly appeared in the air.

It looked soft and bouncy, with cute bean-like eyes and tiny, stubby little arms.

The creature waved at the cubs and greeted them cheerfully, “Good morning!”

Song Fu’s mouth formed an “O” shape. He reached out a paw to rub his eyes, then stared intently at the creature floating in the air.

“Oh my gosh! That’s amazing! It can actually just appear out of nowhere!”

Song Fu also noticed that the creature had been floating in midair the whole time without landing, and he grew even more astonished. “Wow! It can even fly!”

For a moment, all the cubs’ attention was drawn to that strange, peculiar creature.

Song Buli understood immediately—so this round little thing was what usually attracted big brother’s gaze.

Song Xiuhu felt the same as Song Buli. He had long suspected that there was something invisible around their brother. Looks like it was this round thing after all.

Song Yang, meanwhile, was captivated by the creature’s appearance.

So round… it looks so soft. Would it feel soft if you touched it too?

“Song Yang” started complaining again. “Hmph! Putting on airs! What’s so great about being able to fly?”

Song Yiran cleared his throat and introduced, “This is the deputy director of our childcare center! His name is 555. You can all call him Brother 5!”

“He’s my good friend, and also a member of our family!”

“This Brother 5 comes from a distant planet. He can turn invisible, and he can also fly. Actually, he’s been in the childcare center all along—it’s just that today is the first time he’s appearing in front of everyone.”

“Alright, everyone can say hello to Brother 5 now!”

“Hello, Brother 5~” The cubs obediently greeted Xiao Zhong’er.

Xiao Zhong’er felt a bit shy, so he awkwardly changed the subject. “Uh, um… hello to you all too! That, um… Song Yiran, I’m hungry…”

Song Yiran smiled and gently patted Xiao Zhong’er’s head. But when he turned around, he saw the cubs’ eager little eyes.

Oh no, I forgot to be fair! Song Yiran hurriedly patted each cub on the head.

He coughed a little, looking slightly embarrassed. “Alright, let’s eat. Today’s breakfast is red bean paste pancakes and sweet milk!”

“If it’s too hot, remember to blow on it before eating! And if you finish what’s in your bowl and still want more, tell big brother and I’ll get you some more.”

“Don’t eat too fast, okay? Be careful not to choke.”

“Okay~” The cubs nodded obediently.

Song Fu had long been drooling over the aroma of the red bean paste pancakes.

The fragrant, sweet red bean paste kept tempting him with its smell, as if it were saying, Come eat me! I’m super delicious!

Song Fu originally wanted to bite into it right away, but the pancake was still a bit hot.

Remembering big brother’s instructions, he blew on the pancake with his mouth before taking a bite.

The very first bite plunged Song Fu straight into a blissful sea of red bean paste.

Mmm—why is red bean paste so delicious?

The fragrant, sweet paste danced around in his mouth, filling it with sugary sweetness and soft pancake skin.

So happy!

Song Fu buried his head into the bowl and ate the red bean paste pancakes in big, wild bites.

The remnants of his rationality still reminded him of Song Yiran’s warning not to eat too fast in case he choked.

So every time, he waited until he had completely swallowed the food in his mouth before taking the next bite.

Song Xiuhu was much more refined. He ate one small bite at a time, though the constantly swaying tail behind him exposed the little joy in his heart.

Song Buli had something on his mind today. As he chewed on the red bean paste pancake, he kept thinking about 555.

He felt a little envious of 555.

When had Song Buli first noticed 555’s existence? It was not long after he had arrived at the childcare center.

Sometimes, big brother was clearly talking to him, yet big brother would occasionally space out, his gaze drifting toward midair, as if there were something there drawing his attention.

Today, he finally understood what it was that attracted big brother’s gaze—it was the deputy director. And he was also big brother’s good friend.

So enviable… the deputy director can turn invisible, can fly, and is big brother’s good friend.

That’s really nice…

So that’s why big brother’s attention is always drawn to the deputy director?

If, when he grows up, he becomes even more impressive than the deputy director, would big brother’s attention be drawn to him too?

If only big brother could look at him alone forever…

Song Buli shook his head. No, what was he thinking?

Big brother is such a wonderful person—who is he to dare fantasize about monopolizing all of big brother’s attention?

Credit points—right! Big brother is just like credit points!

Lots of people like credit points, but no one can monopolize them. Even the richest people can’t own all the credit points in the world.

Song Buli secretly made a decision in his heart.

Even if he couldn’t make big brother look only at him forever, he could work hard to improve himself.

If he became really amazing in the future, big brother would surely give him more attention, right?

Song Buli turned his gaze to the red bean paste pancake in his bowl. Alright—self-improvement starts with red bean paste pancakes!

From today on, he would eat more, so he could grow strong and sturdy. Then he would become really, really amazing, and big brother would like him even more!

Song Yang was amazed by the taste of the red bean paste pancake. This was the first time he had ever eaten something so delicious—how could such a wonderful thing exist in the world?

The sweet red bean paste and fluffy pancake skin blended together in his mouth, colliding to create a marvelous flavor.

He took another sip of milk. The sweet milk was so good too!

In his heart, Song Yang said to “Song Yang,” “The red bean paste pancakes and milk are so delicious! Do you want to try them too?”

“Song Yang” rolled his eyes. Sometimes he truly doubted this sweet fool’s intelligence.

“Are you stupid? Even though I always call you a sweet idiot, you’re not actually stupid, are you? Our eye colors aren’t even the same. If I took over and got discovered, what then?”

Song Yang exclaimed in shock, “Eh? Our eye colors are actually different?”

“Song Yang” was tired of rolling his eyes. Weakly, he covered his eyes with a paw.

“You’re only realizing this now? Haven’t we met in our mind before? Your eyes are emerald green, mine are gold. You seriously never noticed?”

“Then… that means you can’t taste the red bean paste pancakes and milk. That’s such a pity…”

Song Yang’s tone carried a hint of regret. Such delicious food, yet “Song Yang” couldn’t taste it—what a shame.

Hearing this, “Song Yang” felt completely unwell. With a look of disgust, he said, “So gross! What kind of deep-brotherly-affection drama are you acting out? Don’t tell me you really see me as your brother?”

“I know—we’re not brothers.”

“Song Yang” let out a sigh of relief. Thank goodness. Otherwise, he would’ve really been disgusted enough to throw up.

However, Song Yang’s next words completely broke him.

“You are me, and I am you. Aren’t we the same person?”

“We’re the closest existence in the world. No matter when, you’ll always be by my side, and I’ll always be by yours. Because we are the same person.”

“Song Yang” retched. “Ugh! So disgusting! Are you doing this on purpose to gross me out? Don’t describe our relationship in such a nauseating way!”

“Who’s the closest existence in the world with you? Who are you insulting? Do you think I really want to share the same body with you?”

“You sweet idiot! Sharing a body with you is seriously dragging down my IQ!”