A Former Police Officer Who Died And Get A Second Life!-Chapter 107: A Meal Together

After cutting his hair and feeling refreshed, Qiong Xing dragged along Leander who was off that day and came to the town market.

"Please fix your mood already."

He could not help but laugh at Leander who had wrinkles between his brows and a pouting mouth as if openly declaring that he was in a bad mood.

"What do those guys think I am? Even I wouldn’t attack Qiong Xing in the middle of town."

The problem with Leander coming to town together was that his rut was approaching.

Joa and the others had said that if he went, he might attacking Qiong Xing in the middle of town, so someone else should go instead, which made Leander angry.

Qiong Xing had not been worried about that because Leander was surprisingly considerate, but since he did not want Leander to suffer, he tried to have him stay behind... Only to be immediately rejected by him.

Leander insisted that it would absolutely not happen and told him to take him along.

"Joa and Elias are worried about you too, Leander. They know how painful it is themselves."

So he told him not to be angry and as he lightly tugged their joined hands, he leaned closer and placed a light kiss on Leander’s cheek.

"...Since you did that, I’ll forgive them."

He thought it might be questionable that Leander’s mood improved so easily, but since it did, he was glad and the two of them walked hand in hand.

"Hello, mister."

"Huh? You came again?"

When he greeted the familiar and grumpy looking face, the man’s voice sounded pleased despite his words.

"I came again. I wanted to invite you. Have you had lunch yet?"

"Huh? ...Well, not yet."

The man looked suspicious as if he did not understand and when Qiong Xing invited him to eat together, the wrinkles on his brow deepened even more.

"I don’t mind, but why..."

"That’s great. I brought various dishes to eat together with your nephew. I thought that if you joined too, the boy would be happier than if it were just us."

If it did not work out, he had planned to go with Leander anyway, so it was not a problem, but he invited him because he thought it would be nice.

Even if they had become friends, judging from how things were before, the boy would probably be nervous, so it would be better if someone he could feel safe with was beside him.

"Did he make you go out of your way? I’m sorry about that, and thanks."

As expected, it seemed he understood Qiong Xing’s thoughts and he thanked him, but Qiong Xing did not mind and headed together toward the liquor shop.

"Come to think of it, I haven’t asked your name yet. My name is Qiong Xing and this guy is Leander, the one who came before with me was Elias and the child is called Caribert."

"I’m Duzy."

Duzy briefly glanced at Leander who was holding Qiong Xing’s hand, but he did not say anything in particular.

"I’m sorry for being late in introducing myself even though we have met many times. I also forgot to tell your nephew."

"Haha, that guy said the same thing."

They were similar in a way, both realizing it later.

As they chatted casually until they arrived, he learned that the boy no longer had parents and the only one he could call family was Duzy.

That was why Duzy smiled and said he was happy that someone had become friends with him; he must really love his nephew.

While smiling and thinking he was a kind uncle, they seemed to have arrived and Qiong Xing was surprised when Duzy went in boldly without waiting for a reply.

"I’m about the only one who comes here. When he’s focused, he doesn’t answer sometimes, so I just go in on my own."

If they both accepted it that way, then there was probably no problem.

"Uncle? What’s wrong? You weren’t supposed to come today... Ah!"

"Hello."

"H-he-hello."

When Qiong Xing peeked out from behind Duzy, the boy widened his eyes in surprise and quickly returned the greeting.

He was so flustered that he bit his tongue.

"He came to visit here thinking we could have lunch together. If it’s alright, all of us can eat together."

He took several large wrapped packages out of his bag.

The boy nodded happily, and when he guided them to the room, Qiong Xing lined the items up one after another on the table.

"I’ve never seen any of this before, but it looks good."

"It’s look amazing."

Salad, rice balls, sandwiches with various fillings, and fried foods.

He also borrowed the kitchen to warm the soup and handed it out to everyone.

"There are ones with meat, ones with egg, and ones with the jam he gave before, so please eat whatever you like."

When he asked if there was anything they disliked, the two shook their heads, so he recommended they choose what they liked.

Beside him, Leander bit into a meat sandwich without worrying about such things and Qiong Xing smiled at how deliciously he was eating.

"Mmm! It’s delicious!"

Beside the one who was surprised by the taste, Duzy nodded as if savoring it, saying it was good.

"I’m glad to hear that. Oh, come to think of it, I’m still haven’t asked your name yet. My name is Qiong Xing."

When he introduced Leander and also mentioned Elias, he could not help but smile at the boy who quickly bowed his head.

"S-sorry! I-I’m late to introduce myself. M-my name is Nazwy."

"That’s a lovely name. Then, may I call you Naz?"

"Eh!? Th-that’s... fine..."

"Then... you can call me Qiong Xing, or anything you prefer."

"...Um, would it be alright if I call you Qiong Xing?" 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

Naz looked at him as if seeking permission and Qiong Xing shook his head.

"It’s not that it’s not allowed... I’m just want you to call me comfortably and in more friendly way."

When he said he wanted to be called in a friendly way, Naz nodded. He looks troubled but happy, and shyly called him Qiong Xing.

"Thank you. Now, please eat a lot. Ah, there’s also something made from the red beans bought at Mr. Duzy’ place before. If you’re okay with sweets, please try it."

When he recommended the one with butter and sweet bean paste, they looked at it with curiosity and then Duzy took a bite of the red bean sandwich and looked surprised.

"...That’s amazing. This is made from those beans?"

"It’s so delicious!"

Seeing his uncle frozen in surprise, Naz seemed intrigued as well.

He took a bite of the red bean sandwich and froze in the same way.

"It’s delicious right? I brought some in a jar, so I’ll give it to you later."

As Qiong Xing said that while wiping Leander’s mouth, which was messy from biting into the food, Naz’s eyes sparkled with excitement.