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Chapter Six

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_{On their way back to Helian Qing's apartment, Han Yang gradually relaxed. Even though that place also made him quite uncomfortable, compared to the Helian's family home, it was much better. In that flat, he would only have to face that man, but there, he would have to come face-to-face with that man's entire family.}
When the two finally made it downstairs to the dining room, the dinner table had long been set. Lao Yezi was at his seat, while beside him sat a middle-aged man and a beautiful, dignified looking woman. Han Yang guessed they must have been Helian Qing's parents.

On their way back to Helian Qing's apartment, Han Yang gradually relaxed. Even though that place also made him quite uncomfortable, compared to the Helian's family home, it was much better. In that flat, he would only have to face that man, but there, he would have to come face-to-face with that man's entire family.

_{"Don't you know about it now?" Helian Qing arched his brow.}When the two finally made it downstairs to the dining room, the dinner table had long been set. Lao Yezi was at his seat, while beside him sat a middle-aged man and a beautiful, dignified looking woman. Han Yang guessed they must have been Helian Qing's parents.

"Don't you know about it now?" Helian Qing arched his brow.

_{Helian Qing with Han Yang beside him, made their way over, simply for the task of mutual introductions.}Helian Qing's stared at his own palm, uttered a groan before heading to his study.

Helian Qing with Han Yang beside him, made their way over, simply for the task of mutual introductions.

_{"But you should've told me ahead of time and we could've discussed it. Don't go unilaterally deciding these things all on your own..."}
Sure enough, without delay, he heard Helian Qing call out to them, "Dad, Mom."

"But you should've told me ahead of time and we could've discussed it. Don't go unilaterally deciding these things all on your own..."

_{"I was only..." Han Yang became a fraction more frantic after Helian Qing's abrupt approach, he retreated by half a step. He wanted, at all costs, to maintain his calm demeanour but the tightening grip of his hands made it clear, he was quite nervous.}
Han Yang followed along beside him, and just as it was before with Lao Yezi, there he went again with that feeling of awkward reservation.

"I was only..." Han Yang became a fraction more frantic after Helian Qing's abrupt approach, he retreated by half a step. He wanted, at all costs, to maintain his calm demeanour but the tightening grip of his hands made it clear, he was quite nervous.

_{"Why can't I?" Helian Qing suddenly interrupted Han Yang's speech, slowly rising to his feet, then made his way towards Han Yang. His one hundred and ninety metre physique brought with it the distinct feeling of oppression, his expression unlike how it was before was now relatively colder, "You have quite a lot of complaints, don't you."}Both Han Yang and Helian Qing took a seat just as Mo Suya spoke, "Han Yang, you don't have to be so nervous, since you and A-QingT/n: A-Qing, is Helian Qing. 'A'(Ah) is prefix used in names of children, or people who are younger with those they're close too. will be married just think of us as your own family, alright." Even though she said those words, Han Yang just couldn't do so. He was only able to do his best to maintain a smile.

"Why can't I?" Helian Qing suddenly interrupted Han Yang's speech, slowly rising to his feet, then made his way towards Han Yang. His one hundred and ninety metre physique brought with it the distinct feeling of oppression, his expression unlike how it was before was now relatively colder, "You have quite a lot of complaints, don't you."

_{Helian Qing's stared at his own palm, uttered a groan before heading to his study.}
"Oh, you came down. Come, sit over here." Mo Suya said, beckoning them, her gaze lingering on Han Yang's body. The look was in no way a malicious one though, she wore quite a pleased smile. Regardless of this, Han Yang still felt a wee bit awkward. It seemed he felt no matter what status he had as he appeared in that place, it would all come off as a joke.

Helian Qing's stared at his own palm, uttered a groan before heading to his study.

_{"He's already twenty, and I'm going to the Department of Civil Affairs next week." Helian Qing stated.}"I can't accept these gifts." Han Yang stated softly. In that man's family, maybe things like that were insignificant, but for him it was just too valuable.

"He's already twenty, and I'm going to the Department of Civil Affairs next week." Helian Qing stated.

_{Helian Qing stretched out his hand, resting it atop the nervous boy's crown, his fingers ran themselves through those soft black strands—gently. The soft, tender caress seemed like one that came from a lover. But the words that accompanied them, nevertheless, sounded cold, causing a feeling of apprehension, "Han Yang."}The awkward boy went on to say, "Hello Uncle, hello Aunty. I am Han Yang."

Helian Qing stretched out his hand, resting it atop the nervous boy's crown, his fingers ran themselves through those soft black strands—gently. The soft, tender caress seemed like one that came from a lover. But the words that accompanied them, nevertheless, sounded cold, causing a feeling of apprehension, "Han Yang."

_{"Have a seat." Helian Cheng, motioned.}
Helian Qing with Han Yang beside him, made their way over, simply for the task of mutual introductions.

"Have a seat." Helian Cheng, motioned.

_{Helian Qing's stared at his own palm, uttered a groan before heading to his study.}"I..." he felt his throat become hoarse, "I will."

Helian Qing's stared at his own palm, uttered a groan before heading to his study.

_{Lightly, He laid on the bed, thinking of wanting to pull Han Yang closer to himself, but at the same time, he did not want to wake him. After thinking it over a few times he ultimately chose to move closer to the sleeping man, fastening his own arm around the other's waist.}
The awkward boy went on to say, "Hello Uncle, hello Aunty. I am Han Yang."

Lightly, He laid on the bed, thinking of wanting to pull Han Yang closer to himself, but at the same time, he did not want to wake him. After thinking it over a few times he ultimately chose to move closer to the sleeping man, fastening his own arm around the other's waist.

_{"When is the wedding going to be? Do you have any ideas?" Mo Suya prodded, "Is there going to be a banquet, or are you two planning on travelling overseas to get married?"}His motion was very light, so the sleeping Han Yang did not show a trace of awareness.

"When is the wedding going to be? Do you have any ideas?" Mo Suya prodded, "Is there going to be a banquet, or are you two planning on travelling overseas to get married?"

_{This sentence of course prompted Mo Suya to turn her attention towards Han Yang, "So do you have any ideas Han Yang? You don't have to be so nervous, whatever suggestions you have you can just tell us."}
"Have a seat." Helian Cheng, motioned.

This sentence of course prompted Mo Suya to turn her attention towards Han Yang, "So do you have any ideas Han Yang? You don't have to be so nervous, whatever suggestions you have you can just tell us."

_{Lightly, He laid on the bed, thinking of wanting to pull Han Yang closer to himself, but at the same time, he did not want to wake him. After thinking it over a few times he ultimately chose to move closer to the sleeping man, fastening his own arm around the other's waist.}That was the first time that man called his name. Those two characters of his name, were spat out from the man's thin lips, frigidly bringing with them a sentiment that would make anyone puzzled, yet it only made Han Yang's heart grow cold.

Lightly, He laid on the bed, thinking of wanting to pull Han Yang closer to himself, but at the same time, he did not want to wake him. After thinking it over a few times he ultimately chose to move closer to the sleeping man, fastening his own arm around the other's waist.

_{Han Yang, "..."}Seeing the clear despondent look reflected within Han Yang's eyes, and that obstinate mouth of his crinkle, Helian Qing lips twitched to say something, but Han Yang instead broke free of his grasp, leaving one sentence behind him, "I'm going to take a bath." then left the room.

Han Yang, "..."

_{"It doesn't matter to me, ask him." It was true, Helian Qing really did not care about those things, it would all be left up to Han Yang's personal preferences.}
"Come on now, hurry up and sit. Stop standing around." Mo Suya instructed with a smile.

"It doesn't matter to me, ask him." It was true, Helian Qing really did not care about those things, it would all be left up to Han Yang's personal preferences.

_{Seeing the clear despondent look reflected within Han Yang's eyes, and that obstinate mouth of his crinkle, Helian Qing lips twitched to say something, but Han Yang instead broke free of his grasp, leaving one sentence behind him, "I'm going to take a bath." then left the room.}When the two finally made it downstairs to the dining room, the dinner table had long been set. Lao Yezi was at his seat, while beside him sat a middle-aged man and a beautiful, dignified looking woman. Han Yang guessed they must have been Helian Qing's parents.

Seeing the clear despondent look reflected within Han Yang's eyes, and that obstinate mouth of his crinkle, Helian Qing lips twitched to say something, but Han Yang instead broke free of his grasp, leaving one sentence behind him, "I'm going to take a bath." then left the room.

_{Sure enough, without delay, he heard Helian Qing call out to them, "Dad, Mom."}"Don't you know about it now?" Helian Qing arched his brow.

Sure enough, without delay, he heard Helian Qing call out to them, "Dad, Mom."

_{"I was only..." Han Yang became a fraction more frantic after Helian Qing's abrupt approach, he retreated by half a step. He wanted, at all costs, to maintain his calm demeanour but the tightening grip of his hands made it clear, he was quite nervous.}"Oh, you came down. Come, sit over here." Mo Suya said, beckoning them, her gaze lingering on Han Yang's body. The look was in no way a malicious one though, she wore quite a pleased smile. Regardless of this, Han Yang still felt a wee bit awkward. It seemed he felt no matter what status he had as he appeared in that place, it would all come off as a joke.

"I was only..." Han Yang became a fraction more frantic after Helian Qing's abrupt approach, he retreated by half a step. He wanted, at all costs, to maintain his calm demeanour but the tightening grip of his hands made it clear, he was quite nervous.

_{If I push him with my finger, he'd probably fall. Helian Qing thought.}
Both Han Yang and Helian Qing took a seat just as Mo Suya spoke, "Han Yang, you don't have to be so nervous, since you and A-QingT/n: A-Qing, is Helian Qing. 'A'(Ah) is prefix used in names of children, or people who are younger with those they're close too. will be married just think of us as your own family, alright." Even though she said those words, Han Yang just couldn't do so. He was only able to do his best to maintain a smile.

If I push him with my finger, he'd probably fall. Helian Qing thought.

_{"I can't accept these gifts." Han Yang stated softly. In that man's family, maybe things like that were insignificant, but for him it was just too valuable.}Seeing Han Yang's face, Helian Qing muttered, "Right now, being like this isn't so bad, is it? So troublesome."

"I can't accept these gifts." Han Yang stated softly. In that man's family, maybe things like that were insignificant, but for him it was just too valuable.

_{With Han Yang's back stuck to his stomach, this kind of posture made it look as if he was embracing Han Yang within his bosom. That sort of posture also allowed him to attain a small amount of relief from the bad mood he was currently feeling.}"But you should've told me ahead of time and we could've discussed it. Don't go unilaterally deciding these things all on your own..."

With Han Yang's back stuck to his stomach, this kind of posture made it look as if he was embracing Han Yang within his bosom. That sort of posture also allowed him to attain a small amount of relief from the bad mood he was currently feeling.

_{"I can't accept these gifts." Han Yang stated softly. In that man's family, maybe things like that were insignificant, but for him it was just too valuable.}Han Yang, "..."

"I can't accept these gifts." Han Yang stated softly. In that man's family, maybe things like that were insignificant, but for him it was just too valuable.

_{He would because he lacks the power to not do so.}
The dinner was fairly peaceful. Unexpectedly, it was not just Lao Yezi who was very much unbothered about his grandson's marriage to a man. Helian Cheng and Mo Suya were both also unconcerned about the matter, they were even asking about the wedding plans.

He would because he lacks the power to not do so.

_{"When is the wedding going to be? Do you have any ideas?" Mo Suya prodded, "Is there going to be a banquet, or are you two planning on travelling overseas to get married?"}"Could it be that you think you can actually change how things are right now? The last two weeks were so you could adjust to the drastic change, do you still fail to realise the situation you're now in?" Helian Qing's lingering fingers held a few strands between them.

"When is the wedding going to be? Do you have any ideas?" Mo Suya prodded, "Is there going to be a banquet, or are you two planning on travelling overseas to get married?"

_{"Come on now, hurry up and sit. Stop standing around." Mo Suya instructed with a smile.}After he accepted, he was left in a bit of a daze, one which Helian Qing also noticed. Not long after they had finished with their meal, he took Han Yang and left.

"Come on now, hurry up and sit. Stop standing around." Mo Suya instructed with a smile.

_{Helian Qing stretched out his hand, resting it atop the nervous boy's crown, his fingers ran themselves through those soft black strands—gently. The soft, tender caress seemed like one that came from a lover. But the words that accompanied them, nevertheless, sounded cold, causing a feeling of apprehension, "Han Yang."}
"So, Xiao Yang, are you twentyT/n: the legal age for marriage in China is 20 for women and 22 for men. yet? When are you two planning on registering the marriage?" Mo Suya probed. With same-sex marriages now being legal, the legal age for marriage was revised as well.

Helian Qing stretched out his hand, resting it atop the nervous boy's crown, his fingers ran themselves through those soft black strands—gently. The soft, tender caress seemed like one that came from a lover. But the words that accompanied them, nevertheless, sounded cold, causing a feeling of apprehension, "Han Yang."

_{When the two finally made it downstairs to the dining room, the dinner table had long been set. Lao Yezi was at his seat, while beside him sat a middle-aged man and a beautiful, dignified looking woman. Han Yang guessed they must have been Helian Qing's parents.}Lightly, He laid on the bed, thinking of wanting to pull Han Yang closer to himself, but at the same time, he did not want to wake him. After thinking it over a few times he ultimately chose to move closer to the sleeping man, fastening his own arm around the other's waist.

When the two finally made it downstairs to the dining room, the dinner table had long been set. Lao Yezi was at his seat, while beside him sat a middle-aged man and a beautiful, dignified looking woman. Han Yang guessed they must have been Helian Qing's parents.

_{It was just, he did not sufficiently realize that was the reality of the situation. Those two weeks Helian Qing conceded to accommodate him, made him believe there could still be room for discussion.}
"He's already twenty, and I'm going to the Department of Civil Affairs next week." Helian Qing stated.

It was just, he did not sufficiently realize that was the reality of the situation. Those two weeks Helian Qing conceded to accommodate him, made him believe there could still be room for discussion.

_{"I was only..." Han Yang became a fraction more frantic after Helian Qing's abrupt approach, he retreated by half a step. He wanted, at all costs, to maintain his calm demeanour but the tightening grip of his hands made it clear, he was quite nervous.}Hearing what he said the chopsticks in Han Yang's hand froze, his lips drew together lightly, sealing themselves without a word.

"I was only..." Han Yang became a fraction more frantic after Helian Qing's abrupt approach, he retreated by half a step. He wanted, at all costs, to maintain his calm demeanour but the tightening grip of his hands made it clear, he was quite nervous.

_{"But we don't have deep feelings for one another, do we? How are two people supposed to stay together for a lifetime without those kinds of feelings? Don't you think that the way we've been getting along so far is a problem?" Han Yang emotions were stirred as he voiced his retort. His hand rose to brush away the other's lingering fingers, only to have the limb caught instead.}
Hearing what he said the chopsticks in Han Yang's hand froze, his lips drew together lightly, sealing themselves without a word.

"But we don't have deep feelings for one another, do we? How are two people supposed to stay together for a lifetime without those kinds of feelings? Don't you think that the way we've been getting along so far is a problem?" Han Yang emotions were stirred as he voiced his retort. His hand rose to brush away the other's lingering fingers, only to have the limb caught instead.

_{Han Yang followed along beside him, and just as it was before with Lao Yezi, there he went again with that feeling of awkward reservation.}"I..." he felt his throat become hoarse, "I will."

Han Yang followed along beside him, and just as it was before with Lao Yezi, there he went again with that feeling of awkward reservation.

_{After Helian Qing was done with his business, he returned to the room where he found Han Yang already fast asleep.}
"When is the wedding going to be? Do you have any ideas?" Mo Suya prodded, "Is there going to be a banquet, or are you two planning on travelling overseas to get married?"

After Helian Qing was done with his business, he returned to the room where he found Han Yang already fast asleep.

_{Helian Qing with Han Yang beside him, made their way over, simply for the task of mutual introductions.}Seeing the clear despondent look reflected within Han Yang's eyes, and that obstinate mouth of his crinkle, Helian Qing lips twitched to say something, but Han Yang instead broke free of his grasp, leaving one sentence behind him, "I'm going to take a bath." then left the room.

Helian Qing with Han Yang beside him, made their way over, simply for the task of mutual introductions.

_{Seeing Han Yang's face, Helian Qing muttered, "Right now, being like this isn't so bad, is it? So troublesome."}
"It doesn't matter to me, ask him." It was true, Helian Qing really did not care about those things, it would all be left up to Han Yang's personal preferences.

Seeing Han Yang's face, Helian Qing muttered, "Right now, being like this isn't so bad, is it? So troublesome."

_◈◇◈It wasn't that he was afraid of them, just that he did not know how he should face those elders while they were in front of him, discussing and consulting him, about the wedding since he did not wish to be married. That he, in fact, wanted his own life, and no matter how friendly they were during this situation, they still were not his kin. His only relative was back in that tiny village, the old man he called, Grandpa.

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_{With Han Yang's back stuck to his stomach, this kind of posture made it look as if he was embracing Han Yang within his bosom. That sort of posture also allowed him to attain a small amount of relief from the bad mood he was currently feeling.}Both Han Yang and Helian Qing took a seat just as Mo Suya spoke, "Han Yang, you don't have to be so nervous, since you and A-QingT/n: A-Qing, is Helian Qing. 'A'(Ah) is prefix used in names of children, or people who are younger with those they're close too. will be married just think of us as your own family, alright." Even though she said those words, Han Yang just couldn't do so. He was only able to do his best to maintain a smile.

With Han Yang's back stuck to his stomach, this kind of posture made it look as if he was embracing Han Yang within his bosom. That sort of posture also allowed him to attain a small amount of relief from the bad mood he was currently feeling.

_{It wasn't that he was afraid of them, just that he did not know how he should face those elders while they were in front of him, discussing and consulting him, about the wedding since he did not wish to be married. That he, in fact, wanted his own life, and no matter how friendly they were during this situation, they still were not his kin.}
This sentence of course prompted Mo Suya to turn her attention towards Han Yang, "So do you have any ideas Han Yang? You don't have to be so nervous, whatever suggestions you have you can just tell us."

It wasn't that he was afraid of them, just that he did not know how he should face those elders while they were in front of him, discussing and consulting him, about the wedding since he did not wish to be married. That he, in fact, wanted his own life, and no matter how friendly they were during this situation, they still were not his kin. His only relative was back in that tiny village, the old man he called, Grandpa.

_{Helian Qing's tight grip on wrist made it clear just how much slimmer his own were, as the man somewhat ruthlessly, said, "So what of it? Why do you want me to say it over and over again? You don't have the power to oppose."}After Helian Qing was done with his business, he returned to the room where he found Han Yang already fast asleep.

Helian Qing's tight grip on wrist made it clear just how much slimmer his own were, as the man somewhat ruthlessly, said, "So what of it? Why do you want me to say it over and over again? You don't have the power to oppose."

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_{"I was only..." Han Yang became a fraction more frantic after Helian Qing's abrupt approach, he retreated by half a step. He wanted, at all costs, to maintain his calm demeanour but the tightening grip of his hands made it clear, he was quite nervous.}"He's already twenty, and I'm going to the Department of Civil Affairs next week." Helian Qing stated.

"I was only..." Han Yang became a fraction more frantic after Helian Qing's abrupt approach, he retreated by half a step. He wanted, at all costs, to maintain his calm demeanour but the tightening grip of his hands made it clear, he was quite nervous.

_{Chapter Six}
"I..." he felt his throat become hoarse, "I will."

Chapter Six

_{iana: remember folks he is an EXTREME Tsundere—and a bit of a Donkey :/}
He would because he lacks the power to not do so.

iana: remember folks he is an EXTREME Tsundere—and a bit of a Donkey :/

_{The awkward boy went on to say, "Hello Uncle, hello Aunty. I am Han Yang."}
After he accepted, he was left in a bit of a daze, one which Helian Qing also noticed. Not long after they had finished with their meal, he took Han Yang and left.

The awkward boy went on to say, "Hello Uncle, hello Aunty. I am Han Yang."

_{Helian Qing had no response for the words just said to him. He only wanted to laugh but didn't, so the corners of his mouth twitched, then rose, lifting and lowering his chin in favour of the other man continuing with his speech.}iana: remember folks he is an EXTREME Tsundere—and a bit of a Donkey :/

Helian Qing had no response for the words just said to him. He only wanted to laugh but didn't, so the corners of his mouth twitched, then rose, lifting and lowering his chin in favour of the other man continuing with his speech.

_{When the two finally made it downstairs to the dining room, the dinner table had long been set. Lao Yezi was at his seat, while beside him sat a middle-aged man and a beautiful, dignified looking woman. Han Yang guessed they must have been Helian Qing's parents.}Helian Qing had no response for the words just said to him. He only wanted to laugh but didn't, so the corners of his mouth twitched, then rose, lifting and lowering his chin in favour of the other man continuing with his speech.

When the two finally made it downstairs to the dining room, the dinner table had long been set. Lao Yezi was at his seat, while beside him sat a middle-aged man and a beautiful, dignified looking woman. Han Yang guessed they must have been Helian Qing's parents.

_{Sure enough, without delay, he heard Helian Qing call out to them, "Dad, Mom."}
On their way back to Helian Qing's apartment, Han Yang gradually relaxed. Even though that place also made him quite uncomfortable, compared to the Helian's family home, it was much better. In that flat, he would only have to face that man, but there, he would have to come face-to-face with that man's entire family.

Sure enough, without delay, he heard Helian Qing call out to them, "Dad, Mom."

_{Helian Qing's stared at his own palm, uttered a groan before heading to his study.}"Could it be that you think you can actually change how things are right now? The last two weeks were so you could adjust to the drastic change, do you still fail to realise the situation you're now in?" Helian Qing's lingering fingers held a few strands between them.

Helian Qing's stared at his own palm, uttered a groan before heading to his study.

_{It was just, he did not sufficiently realize that was the reality of the situation. Those two weeks Helian Qing conceded to accommodate him, made him believe there could still be room for discussion.}It wasn't that he was afraid of them, just that he did not know how he should face those elders while they were in front of him, discussing and consulting him, about the wedding since he did not wish to be married. That he, in fact, wanted his own life, and no matter how friendly they were during this situation, they still were not his kin. His only relative was back in that tiny village, the old man he called, Grandpa.

It was just, he did not sufficiently realize that was the reality of the situation. Those two weeks Helian Qing conceded to accommodate him, made him believe there could still be room for discussion.

_{His motion was very light, so the sleeping Han Yang did not show a trace of awareness.}
It wasn't that he was afraid of them, just that he did not know how he should face those elders while they were in front of him, discussing and consulting him, about the wedding since he did not wish to be married. That he, in fact, wanted his own life, and no matter how friendly they were during this situation, they still were not his kin. His only relative was back in that tiny village, the old man he called, Grandpa.

His motion was very light, so the sleeping Han Yang did not show a trace of awareness.

_{Han Yang placed the two cases in front of Helian Qing. The man's parents, and grandfather, of course, gave him those gifts.}Helian Qing with Han Yang beside him, made their way over, simply for the task of mutual introductions.

Han Yang placed the two cases in front of Helian Qing. The man's parents, and grandfather, of course, gave him those gifts. One, was a pair of Jade pendants, while the other, was a Patek PhilippeT/n: Patek Philippe watches are listed as some of the most expensive watches in the world. Starting a prices is around a few thousand USD, one of the priciest sold for £2.98 MILLION. wristwatch.

_{Seeing Han Yang's face, Helian Qing muttered, "Right now, being like this isn't so bad, is it? So troublesome."}Both Han Yang and Helian Qing took a seat just as Mo Suya spoke, "Han Yang, you don't have to be so nervous, since you and A-QingT/n: A-Qing, is Helian Qing. 'A'(Ah) is prefix used in names of children, or people who are younger with those they're close too. will be married just think of us as your own family, alright." Even though she said those words, Han Yang just couldn't do so. He was only able to do his best to maintain a smile.

Seeing Han Yang's face, Helian Qing muttered, "Right now, being like this isn't so bad, is it? So troublesome."

_{The dinner was fairly peaceful. Unexpectedly, it was not just Lao Yezi who was very much unbothered about his grandson's marriage to a man. Helian Cheng and Mo Suya were both also unconcerned about the matter, they were even asking about the wedding plans.}

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The dinner was fairly peaceful. Unexpectedly, it was not just Lao Yezi who was very much unbothered about his grandson's marriage to a man. Helian Cheng and Mo Suya were both also unconcerned about the matter, they were even asking about the wedding plans.

_{Helian Qing had no response for the words just said to him. He only wanted to laugh but didn't, so the corners of his mouth twitched, then rose, lifting and lowering his chin in favour of the other man continuing with his speech.}The dinner was fairly peaceful. Unexpectedly, it was not just Lao Yezi who was very much unbothered about his grandson's marriage to a man. Helian Cheng and Mo Suya were both also unconcerned about the matter, they were even asking about the wedding plans.

Helian Qing had no response for the words just said to him. He only wanted to laugh but didn't, so the corners of his mouth twitched, then rose, lifting and lowering his chin in favour of the other man continuing with his speech.

_{With Han Yang's back stuck to his stomach, this kind of posture made it look as if he was embracing Han Yang within his bosom. That sort of posture also allowed him to attain a small amount of relief from the bad mood he was currently feeling.}
Han Yang placed the two cases in front of Helian Qing. The man's parents, and grandfather, of course, gave him those gifts. One, was a pair of Jade pendants, while the other, was a Patek PhilippeT/n: Patek Philippe watches are listed as some of the most expensive watches in the world. Starting a prices is around a few thousand USD, one of the priciest sold for £2.98 MILLION. wristwatch.

With Han Yang's back stuck to his stomach, this kind of posture made it look as if he was embracing Han Yang within his bosom. That sort of posture also allowed him to attain a small amount of relief from the bad mood he was currently feeling.

_{That was the first time that man called his name. Those two characters of his name, were spat out from the man's thin lips, frigidly bringing with them a sentiment that would make anyone puzzled, yet it only made Han Yang's heart grow cold.}Han Yang, "..."

That was the first time that man called his name. Those two characters of his name, were spat out from the man's thin lips, frigidly bringing with them a sentiment that would make anyone puzzled, yet it only made Han Yang's heart grow cold.

_{{If I push him with my finger, he'd probably fall}. Helian Qing thought.}"When is the wedding going to be? Do you have any ideas?" Mo Suya prodded, "Is there going to be a banquet, or are you two planning on travelling overseas to get married?"

If I push him with my finger, he'd probably fall. Helian Qing thought.

_{Han Yang placed the two cases in front of Helian Qing. The man's parents, and grandfather, of course, gave him those gifts.}
Those were indeed expensive gifts. Not to mention, how many people desired such things, yet in his heart there was no sense of excitement, not even the tiniest sliver of joy.

Han Yang placed the two cases in front of Helian Qing. The man's parents, and grandfather, of course, gave him those gifts. One, was a pair of Jade pendants, while the other, was a Patek PhilippeT/n: Patek Philippe watches are listed as some of the most expensive watches in the world. Starting a prices is around a few thousand USD, one of the priciest sold for £2.98 MILLION. wristwatch.

_{iana: remember folks he is an EXTREME Tsundere—and a bit of a Donkey :/}Lightly, He laid on the bed, thinking of wanting to pull Han Yang closer to himself, but at the same time, he did not want to wake him. After thinking it over a few times he ultimately chose to move closer to the sleeping man, fastening his own arm around the other's waist.

iana: remember folks he is an EXTREME Tsundere—and a bit of a Donkey :/

_{"I can't accept these gifts." Han Yang stated softly. In that man's family, maybe things like that were insignificant, but for him it was just too valuable.}That was the first time that man called his name. Those two characters of his name, were spat out from the man's thin lips, frigidly bringing with them a sentiment that would make anyone puzzled, yet it only made Han Yang's heart grow cold.

"I can't accept these gifts." Han Yang stated softly. In that man's family, maybe things like that were insignificant, but for him it was just too valuable.

_{"Come on now, hurry up and sit. Stop standing around." Mo Suya instructed with a smile.}
As Helian Qing sat on the sofa, undoing his cufflinks, the younger man's current actions made him pause. Now standing before him, looking down at him, Han Yang's posture told him they were about to have a talk.

"Come on now, hurry up and sit. Stop standing around." Mo Suya instructed with a smile.

_{"He's already twenty, and I'm going to the Department of Civil Affairs next week." Helian Qing stated.}Helian Qing with Han Yang beside him, made their way over, simply for the task of mutual introductions.

"He's already twenty, and I'm going to the Department of Civil Affairs next week." Helian Qing stated.

_{When the two finally made it downstairs to the dining room, the dinner table had long been set. Lao Yezi was at his seat, while beside him sat a middle-aged man and a beautiful, dignified looking woman. Han Yang guessed they must have been Helian Qing's parents.}"I was only..." Han Yang became a fraction more frantic after Helian Qing's abrupt approach, he retreated by half a step. He wanted, at all costs, to maintain his calm demeanour but the tightening grip of his hands made it clear, he was quite nervous.

When the two finally made it downstairs to the dining room, the dinner table had long been set. Lao Yezi was at his seat, while beside him sat a middle-aged man and a beautiful, dignified looking woman. Han Yang guessed they must have been Helian Qing's parents.

_{"He's already twenty, and I'm going to the Department of Civil Affairs next week." Helian Qing stated.}He would because he lacks the power to not do so.

"He's already twenty, and I'm going to the Department of Civil Affairs next week." Helian Qing stated.

_{Helian Qing's tight grip on wrist made it clear just how much slimmer his own were, as the man somewhat ruthlessly, said, "So what of it? Why do you want me to say it over and over again? You don't have the power to oppose."}
"I can't accept these gifts." Han Yang stated softly. In that man's family, maybe things like that were insignificant, but for him it was just too valuable.

Helian Qing's tight grip on wrist made it clear just how much slimmer his own were, as the man somewhat ruthlessly, said, "So what of it? Why do you want me to say it over and over again? You don't have the power to oppose."

_{Both Han Yang and Helian Qing took a seat just as Mo Suya spoke, "Han Yang, you don't have to be so nervous, since you and A-QingT/n: A-Qing, is Helian Qing. 'A'(Ah) is prefix used in names of children, or people who are younger with those they're close too.}He would because he lacks the power to not do so.

Both Han Yang and Helian Qing took a seat just as Mo Suya spoke, "Han Yang, you don't have to be so nervous, since you and A-QingT/n: A-Qing, is Helian Qing. 'A'(Ah) is prefix used in names of children, or people who are younger with those they're close too. will be married just think of us as your own family, alright." Even though she said those words, Han Yang just couldn't do so. He was only able to do his best to maintain a smile.

_{This sentence of course prompted Mo Suya to turn her attention towards Han Yang, "So do you have any ideas Han Yang? You don't have to be so nervous, whatever suggestions you have you can just tell us."}That was the first time that man called his name. Those two characters of his name, were spat out from the man's thin lips, frigidly bringing with them a sentiment that would make anyone puzzled, yet it only made Han Yang's heart grow cold.

This sentence of course prompted Mo Suya to turn her attention towards Han Yang, "So do you have any ideas Han Yang? You don't have to be so nervous, whatever suggestions you have you can just tell us."

_{His motion was very light, so the sleeping Han Yang did not show a trace of awareness.}Han Yang, "..."

His motion was very light, so the sleeping Han Yang did not show a trace of awareness.

_{"Don't you know about it now?" Helian Qing arched his brow.}
Helian Qing had no response for the words just said to him. He only wanted to laugh but didn't, so the corners of his mouth twitched, then rose, lifting and lowering his chin in favour of the other man continuing with his speech.

"Don't you know about it now?" Helian Qing arched his brow.

_{"Have a seat." Helian Cheng, motioned.}"When is the wedding going to be? Do you have any ideas?" Mo Suya prodded, "Is there going to be a banquet, or are you two planning on travelling overseas to get married?"

"Have a seat." Helian Cheng, motioned.

_{Watching him for a while, Helian Qing was completely satisfied embracing this man, and soon fell asleep.}
"I don't want an undeserved reward; these are too precious. If I took them, it'll be inappropriate. Also..." Han Yang hesitated, "Also, you said today that next week you're going to do the registration. Why didn't I get to know of this?"

Watching him for a while, Helian Qing was completely satisfied embracing this man, and soon fell asleep.

_{Han Yang followed along beside him, and just as it was before with Lao Yezi, there he went again with that feeling of awkward reservation.}◈◇◈

Han Yang followed along beside him, and just as it was before with Lao Yezi, there he went again with that feeling of awkward reservation.

_N/A"Oh, you came down. Come, sit over here." Mo Suya said, beckoning them, her gaze lingering on Han Yang's body. The look was in no way a malicious one though, she wore quite a pleased smile. Regardless of this, Han Yang still felt a wee bit awkward. It seemed he felt no matter what status he had as he appeared in that place, it would all come off as a joke.

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_{When the two finally made it downstairs to the dining room, the dinner table had long been set. Lao Yezi was at his seat, while beside him sat a middle-aged man and a beautiful, dignified looking woman. Han Yang guessed they must have been Helian Qing's parents.}
"Don't you know about it now?" Helian Qing arched his brow.

When the two finally made it downstairs to the dining room, the dinner table had long been set. Lao Yezi was at his seat, while beside him sat a middle-aged man and a beautiful, dignified looking woman. Han Yang guessed they must have been Helian Qing's parents.

_{"The two were locked in a stalemate. After a while, Han Yang laughed out at himself until his smile fell, then whispered, "...I understand."}If I push him with my finger, he'd probably fall. Helian Qing thought.

"The two were locked in a stalemate. After a while, Han Yang laughed out at himself until his smile fell, then whispered, "...I understand."

_{Helian Qing with Han Yang beside him, made their way over, simply for the task of mutual introductions.}
"But you should've told me ahead of time and we could've discussed it. Don't go unilaterally deciding these things all on your own..."

Helian Qing with Han Yang beside him, made their way over, simply for the task of mutual introductions.

_{It wasn't that he was afraid of them, just that he did not know how he should face those elders while they were in front of him, discussing and consulting him, about the wedding since he did not wish to be married. That he, in fact, wanted his own life, and no matter how friendly they were during this situation, they still were not his kin.}Helian Qing had no response for the words just said to him. He only wanted to laugh but didn't, so the corners of his mouth twitched, then rose, lifting and lowering his chin in favour of the other man continuing with his speech.

It wasn't that he was afraid of them, just that he did not know how he should face those elders while they were in front of him, discussing and consulting him, about the wedding since he did not wish to be married. That he, in fact, wanted his own life, and no matter how friendly they were during this situation, they still were not his kin. His only relative was back in that tiny village, the old man he called, Grandpa.

_{"Come on now, hurry up and sit. Stop standing around." Mo Suya instructed with a smile.}It wasn't that he was afraid of them, just that he did not know how he should face those elders while they were in front of him, discussing and consulting him, about the wedding since he did not wish to be married. That he, in fact, wanted his own life, and no matter how friendly they were during this situation, they still were not his kin. His only relative was back in that tiny village, the old man he called, Grandpa.

"Come on now, hurry up and sit. Stop standing around." Mo Suya instructed with a smile.

_{Watching him for a while, Helian Qing was completely satisfied embracing this man, and soon fell asleep.}iana: remember folks he is an EXTREME Tsundere—and a bit of a Donkey :/

Watching him for a while, Helian Qing was completely satisfied embracing this man, and soon fell asleep.

_{Hearing what he said the chopsticks in Han Yang's hand froze, his lips drew together lightly, sealing themselves without a word.}
"Why can't I?" Helian Qing suddenly interrupted Han Yang's speech, slowly rising to his feet, then made his way towards Han Yang. His one hundred and ninety metre physique brought with it the distinct feeling of oppression, his expression unlike how it was before was now relatively colder, "You have quite a lot of complaints, don't you."

Hearing what he said the chopsticks in Han Yang's hand froze, his lips drew together lightly, sealing themselves without a word.

_{Both Han Yang and Helian Qing took a seat just as Mo Suya spoke, "Han Yang, you don't have to be so nervous, since you and A-QingT/n: A-Qing, is Helian Qing. 'A'(Ah) is prefix used in names of children, or people who are younger with those they're close too.}"He's already twenty, and I'm going to the Department of Civil Affairs next week." Helian Qing stated.

Both Han Yang and Helian Qing took a seat just as Mo Suya spoke, "Han Yang, you don't have to be so nervous, since you and A-QingT/n: A-Qing, is Helian Qing. 'A'(Ah) is prefix used in names of children, or people who are younger with those they're close too. will be married just think of us as your own family, alright." Even though she said those words, Han Yang just couldn't do so. He was only able to do his best to maintain a smile.

_{Those were indeed expensive gifts. Not to mention, how many people desired such things, yet in his heart there was no sense of excitement, not even the tiniest sliver of joy.}Seeing the clear despondent look reflected within Han Yang's eyes, and that obstinate mouth of his crinkle, Helian Qing lips twitched to say something, but Han Yang instead broke free of his grasp, leaving one sentence behind him, "I'm going to take a bath." then left the room.

Those were indeed expensive gifts. Not to mention, how many people desired such things, yet in his heart there was no sense of excitement, not even the tiniest sliver of joy.

_{Those were indeed expensive gifts. Not to mention, how many people desired such things, yet in his heart there was no sense of excitement, not even the tiniest sliver of joy.}Seeing the clear despondent look reflected within Han Yang's eyes, and that obstinate mouth of his crinkle, Helian Qing lips twitched to say something, but Han Yang instead broke free of his grasp, leaving one sentence behind him, "I'm going to take a bath." then left the room.

Those were indeed expensive gifts. Not to mention, how many people desired such things, yet in his heart there was no sense of excitement, not even the tiniest sliver of joy.

_{Both Han Yang and Helian Qing took a seat just as Mo Suya spoke, "Han Yang, you don't have to be so nervous, since you and A-QingT/n: A-Qing, is Helian Qing. 'A'(Ah) is prefix used in names of children, or people who are younger with those they're close too.}
"I was only..." Han Yang became a fraction more frantic after Helian Qing's abrupt approach, he retreated by half a step. He wanted, at all costs, to maintain his calm demeanour but the tightening grip of his hands made it clear, he was quite nervous.

Both Han Yang and Helian Qing took a seat just as Mo Suya spoke, "Han Yang, you don't have to be so nervous, since you and A-QingT/n: A-Qing, is Helian Qing. 'A'(Ah) is prefix used in names of children, or people who are younger with those they're close too. will be married just think of us as your own family, alright." Even though she said those words, Han Yang just couldn't do so. He was only able to do his best to maintain a smile.

_{Lightly, He laid on the bed, thinking of wanting to pull Han Yang closer to himself, but at the same time, he did not want to wake him. After thinking it over a few times he ultimately chose to move closer to the sleeping man, fastening his own arm around the other's waist.}iana: remember folks he is an EXTREME Tsundere—and a bit of a Donkey :/

Lightly, He laid on the bed, thinking of wanting to pull Han Yang closer to himself, but at the same time, he did not want to wake him. After thinking it over a few times he ultimately chose to move closer to the sleeping man, fastening his own arm around the other's waist.

_{Those were indeed expensive gifts. Not to mention, how many people desired such things, yet in his heart there was no sense of excitement, not even the tiniest sliver of joy.}
Helian Qing stretched out his hand, resting it atop the nervous boy's crown, his fingers ran themselves through those soft black strands—gently. The soft, tender caress seemed like one that came from a lover. But the words that accompanied them, nevertheless, sounded cold, causing a feeling of apprehension, "Han Yang."

Those were indeed expensive gifts. Not to mention, how many people desired such things, yet in his heart there was no sense of excitement, not even the tiniest sliver of joy.

_{Han Yang followed along beside him, and just as it was before with Lao Yezi, there he went again with that feeling of awkward reservation.}
That was the first time that man called his name. Those two characters of his name, were spat out from the man's thin lips, frigidly bringing with them a sentiment that would make anyone puzzled, yet it only made Han Yang's heart grow cold.

Han Yang followed along beside him, and just as it was before with Lao Yezi, there he went again with that feeling of awkward reservation.

_{Helian Qing had no response for the words just said to him. He only wanted to laugh but didn't, so the corners of his mouth twitched, then rose, lifting and lowering his chin in favour of the other man continuing with his speech.}
"Could it be that you think you can actually change how things are right now? The last two weeks were so you could adjust to the drastic change, do you still fail to realise the situation you're now in?" Helian Qing's lingering fingers held a few strands between them.

Helian Qing had no response for the words just said to him. He only wanted to laugh but didn't, so the corners of his mouth twitched, then rose, lifting and lowering his chin in favour of the other man continuing with his speech.

_{Helian Qing with Han Yang beside him, made their way over, simply for the task of mutual introductions.}Lightly, He laid on the bed, thinking of wanting to pull Han Yang closer to himself, but at the same time, he did not want to wake him. After thinking it over a few times he ultimately chose to move closer to the sleeping man, fastening his own arm around the other's waist.

Helian Qing with Han Yang beside him, made their way over, simply for the task of mutual introductions.

_{Seeing Han Yang's face, Helian Qing muttered, "Right now, being like this isn't so bad, is it? So troublesome."}Lightly, He laid on the bed, thinking of wanting to pull Han Yang closer to himself, but at the same time, he did not want to wake him. After thinking it over a few times he ultimately chose to move closer to the sleeping man, fastening his own arm around the other's waist.

Seeing Han Yang's face, Helian Qing muttered, "Right now, being like this isn't so bad, is it? So troublesome."

_{This sentence of course prompted Mo Suya to turn her attention towards Han Yang, "So do you have any ideas Han Yang? You don't have to be so nervous, whatever suggestions you have you can just tell us."}"Why can't I?" Helian Qing suddenly interrupted Han Yang's speech, slowly rising to his feet, then made his way towards Han Yang. His one hundred and ninety metre physique brought with it the distinct feeling of oppression, his expression unlike how it was before was now relatively colder, "You have quite a lot of complaints, don't you."

This sentence of course prompted Mo Suya to turn her attention towards Han Yang, "So do you have any ideas Han Yang? You don't have to be so nervous, whatever suggestions you have you can just tell us."

_{"The two were locked in a stalemate. After a while, Han Yang laughed out at himself until his smile fell, then whispered, "...I understand."}
"But we don't have deep feelings for one another, do we? How are two people supposed to stay together for a lifetime without those kinds of feelings? Don't you think that the way we've been getting along so far is a problem?" Han Yang emotions were stirred as he voiced his retort. His hand rose to brush away the other's lingering fingers, only to have the limb caught instead.

"The two were locked in a stalemate. After a while, Han Yang laughed out at himself until his smile fell, then whispered, "...I understand."

_{Hearing what he said the chopsticks in Han Yang's hand froze, his lips drew together lightly, sealing themselves without a word.}"When is the wedding going to be? Do you have any ideas?" Mo Suya prodded, "Is there going to be a banquet, or are you two planning on travelling overseas to get married?"

Hearing what he said the chopsticks in Han Yang's hand froze, his lips drew together lightly, sealing themselves without a word.

_{The dinner was fairly peaceful. Unexpectedly, it was not just Lao Yezi who was very much unbothered about his grandson's marriage to a man. Helian Cheng and Mo Suya were both also unconcerned about the matter, they were even asking about the wedding plans.}As Helian Qing sat on the sofa, undoing his cufflinks, the younger man's current actions made him pause. Now standing before him, looking down at him, Han Yang's posture told him they were about to have a talk.

The dinner was fairly peaceful. Unexpectedly, it was not just Lao Yezi who was very much unbothered about his grandson's marriage to a man. Helian Cheng and Mo Suya were both also unconcerned about the matter, they were even asking about the wedding plans.

_{That was the first time that man called his name. Those two characters of his name, were spat out from the man's thin lips, frigidly bringing with them a sentiment that would make anyone puzzled, yet it only made Han Yang's heart grow cold.}"Oh, you came down. Come, sit over here." Mo Suya said, beckoning them, her gaze lingering on Han Yang's body. The look was in no way a malicious one though, she wore quite a pleased smile. Regardless of this, Han Yang still felt a wee bit awkward. It seemed he felt no matter what status he had as he appeared in that place, it would all come off as a joke.

That was the first time that man called his name. Those two characters of his name, were spat out from the man's thin lips, frigidly bringing with them a sentiment that would make anyone puzzled, yet it only made Han Yang's heart grow cold.

_{"I..." he felt his throat become hoarse, "I will."}
Helian Qing's tight grip on wrist made it clear just how much slimmer his own were, as the man somewhat ruthlessly, said, "So what of it? Why do you want me to say it over and over again? You don't have the power to oppose."

"I..." he felt his throat become hoarse, "I will."

_{"The two were locked in a stalemate. After a while, Han Yang laughed out at himself until his smile fell, then whispered, "...I understand."}It wasn't that he was afraid of them, just that he did not know how he should face those elders while they were in front of him, discussing and consulting him, about the wedding since he did not wish to be married. That he, in fact, wanted his own life, and no matter how friendly they were during this situation, they still were not his kin. His only relative was back in that tiny village, the old man he called, Grandpa.

"The two were locked in a stalemate. After a while, Han Yang laughed out at himself until his smile fell, then whispered, "...I understand."

_{That was the first time that man called his name. Those two characters of his name, were spat out from the man's thin lips, frigidly bringing with them a sentiment that would make anyone puzzled, yet it only made Han Yang's heart grow cold.}iana: remember folks he is an EXTREME Tsundere—and a bit of a Donkey :/

That was the first time that man called his name. Those two characters of his name, were spat out from the man's thin lips, frigidly bringing with them a sentiment that would make anyone puzzled, yet it only made Han Yang's heart grow cold.

_{When he finished with his shower, he came out to find Han Yang still in the same position as he was before, laying on his side at the edge of the bed, facing the window.}
Han Yang, "..."

When he finished with his shower, he came out to find Han Yang still in the same position as he was before, laying on his side at the edge of the bed, facing the window.

_{Helian Qing stretched out his hand, resting it atop the nervous boy's crown, his fingers ran themselves through those soft black strands—gently. The soft, tender caress seemed like one that came from a lover. But the words that accompanied them, nevertheless, sounded cold, causing a feeling of apprehension, "Han Yang."}"Why can't I?" Helian Qing suddenly interrupted Han Yang's speech, slowly rising to his feet, then made his way towards Han Yang. His one hundred and ninety metre physique brought with it the distinct feeling of oppression, his expression unlike how it was before was now relatively colder, "You have quite a lot of complaints, don't you."

Helian Qing stretched out his hand, resting it atop the nervous boy's crown, his fingers ran themselves through those soft black strands—gently. The soft, tender caress seemed like one that came from a lover. But the words that accompanied them, nevertheless, sounded cold, causing a feeling of apprehension, "Han Yang."

_{His motion was very light, so the sleeping Han Yang did not show a trace of awareness.}"But we don't have deep feelings for one another, do we? How are two people supposed to stay together for a lifetime without those kinds of feelings? Don't you think that the way we've been getting along so far is a problem?" Han Yang emotions were stirred as he voiced his retort. His hand rose to brush away the other's lingering fingers, only to have the limb caught instead.

His motion was very light, so the sleeping Han Yang did not show a trace of awareness.

_{After he accepted, he was left in a bit of a daze, one which Helian Qing also noticed. Not long after they had finished with their meal, he took Han Yang and left.}
"The two were locked in a stalemate. After a while, Han Yang laughed out at himself until his smile fell, then whispered, "...I understand."

After he accepted, he was left in a bit of a daze, one which Helian Qing also noticed. Not long after they had finished with their meal, he took Han Yang and left.

_{"Don't you know about it now?" Helian Qing arched his brow.}Helian Qing's tight grip on wrist made it clear just how much slimmer his own were, as the man somewhat ruthlessly, said, "So what of it? Why do you want me to say it over and over again? You don't have the power to oppose."

"Don't you know about it now?" Helian Qing arched his brow.

_{Watching him for a while, Helian Qing was completely satisfied embracing this man, and soon fell asleep.}The awkward boy went on to say, "Hello Uncle, hello Aunty. I am Han Yang."

Watching him for a while, Helian Qing was completely satisfied embracing this man, and soon fell asleep.

_{"I can't accept these gifts." Han Yang stated softly. In that man's family, maybe things like that were insignificant, but for him it was just too valuable.}
Yes, from the beginning, ever since he signed that contract with Helian Qing he did not have the right to discuss conditions.

"I can't accept these gifts." Han Yang stated softly. In that man's family, maybe things like that were insignificant, but for him it was just too valuable.

_{After he accepted, he was left in a bit of a daze, one which Helian Qing also noticed. Not long after they had finished with their meal, he took Han Yang and left.}"I don't want an undeserved reward; these are too precious. If I took them, it'll be inappropriate. Also..." Han Yang hesitated, "Also, you said today that next week you're going to do the registration. Why didn't I get to know of this?"

After he accepted, he was left in a bit of a daze, one which Helian Qing also noticed. Not long after they had finished with their meal, he took Han Yang and left.

_{"Why can't I?" Helian Qing suddenly interrupted Han Yang's speech, slowly rising to his feet, then made his way towards Han Yang. His one hundred and ninety metre physique brought with it the distinct feeling of oppression, his expression unlike how it was before was now relatively colder, "You have quite a lot of complaints, don't you."}
It was just, he did not sufficiently realize that was the reality of the situation. Those two weeks Helian Qing conceded to accommodate him, made him believe there could still be room for discussion.

"Why can't I?" Helian Qing suddenly interrupted Han Yang's speech, slowly rising to his feet, then made his way towards Han Yang. His one hundred and ninety metre physique brought with it the distinct feeling of oppression, his expression unlike how it was before was now relatively colder, "You have quite a lot of complaints, don't you."

_{Watching him for a while, Helian Qing was completely satisfied embracing this man, and soon fell asleep.}The dinner was fairly peaceful. Unexpectedly, it was not just Lao Yezi who was very much unbothered about his grandson's marriage to a man. Helian Cheng and Mo Suya were both also unconcerned about the matter, they were even asking about the wedding plans.

Watching him for a while, Helian Qing was completely satisfied embracing this man, and soon fell asleep.

_{This sentence of course prompted Mo Suya to turn her attention towards Han Yang, "So do you have any ideas Han Yang? You don't have to be so nervous, whatever suggestions you have you can just tell us."}Helian Qing's tight grip on wrist made it clear just how much slimmer his own were, as the man somewhat ruthlessly, said, "So what of it? Why do you want me to say it over and over again? You don't have the power to oppose."

This sentence of course prompted Mo Suya to turn her attention towards Han Yang, "So do you have any ideas Han Yang? You don't have to be so nervous, whatever suggestions you have you can just tell us."

_{"It doesn't matter to me, ask him." It was true, Helian Qing really did not care about those things, it would all be left up to Han Yang's personal preferences.}If I push him with my finger, he'd probably fall. Helian Qing thought.

"It doesn't matter to me, ask him." It was true, Helian Qing really did not care about those things, it would all be left up to Han Yang's personal preferences.

_{"Oh, you came down. Come, sit over here." Mo Suya said, beckoning them, her gaze lingering on Han Yang's body. The look was in no way a malicious one though, she wore quite a pleased smile. Regardless of this, Han Yang still felt a wee bit awkward. It seemed he felt no matter what status he had as he appeared in that place, it would all come off as a joke.}
Seeing the clear despondent look reflected within Han Yang's eyes, and that obstinate mouth of his crinkle, Helian Qing lips twitched to say something, but Han Yang instead broke free of his grasp, leaving one sentence behind him, "I'm going to take a bath." then left the room.

"Oh, you came down. Come, sit over here." Mo Suya said, beckoning them, her gaze lingering on Han Yang's body. The look was in no way a malicious one though, she wore quite a pleased smile. Regardless of this, Han Yang still felt a wee bit awkward. It seemed he felt no matter what status he had as he appeared in that place, it would all come off as a joke.

_{That was the first time that man called his name. Those two characters of his name, were spat out from the man's thin lips, frigidly bringing with them a sentiment that would make anyone puzzled, yet it only made Han Yang's heart grow cold.}"I was only..." Han Yang became a fraction more frantic after Helian Qing's abrupt approach, he retreated by half a step. He wanted, at all costs, to maintain his calm demeanour but the tightening grip of his hands made it clear, he was quite nervous.

That was the first time that man called his name. Those two characters of his name, were spat out from the man's thin lips, frigidly bringing with them a sentiment that would make anyone puzzled, yet it only made Han Yang's heart grow cold.

_{"Why can't I?" Helian Qing suddenly interrupted Han Yang's speech, slowly rising to his feet, then made his way towards Han Yang. His one hundred and ninety metre physique brought with it the distinct feeling of oppression, his expression unlike how it was before was now relatively colder, "You have quite a lot of complaints, don't you."}Han Yang followed along beside him, and just as it was before with Lao Yezi, there he went again with that feeling of awkward reservation.

"Why can't I?" Helian Qing suddenly interrupted Han Yang's speech, slowly rising to his feet, then made his way towards Han Yang. His one hundred and ninety metre physique brought with it the distinct feeling of oppression, his expression unlike how it was before was now relatively colder, "You have quite a lot of complaints, don't you."

_{Yes, from the beginning, ever since he signed that contract with Helian Qing he did not have the right to discuss conditions.}
Helian Qing's stared at his own palm, uttered a groan before heading to his study.

Yes, from the beginning, ever since he signed that contract with Helian Qing he did not have the right to discuss conditions.

_{"Could it be that you think you can actually change how things are right now? The last two weeks were so you could adjust to the drastic change, do you still fail to realise the situation you're now in?" Helian Qing's lingering fingers held a few strands between them.}
After Helian Qing was done with his business, he returned to the room where he found Han Yang already fast asleep.

"Could it be that you think you can actually change how things are right now? The last two weeks were so you could adjust to the drastic change, do you still fail to realise the situation you're now in?" Helian Qing's lingering fingers held a few strands between them.

_{"It doesn't matter to me, ask him." It was true, Helian Qing really did not care about those things, it would all be left up to Han Yang's personal preferences.}Seeing Han Yang's face, Helian Qing muttered, "Right now, being like this isn't so bad, is it? So troublesome."

"It doesn't matter to me, ask him." It was true, Helian Qing really did not care about those things, it would all be left up to Han Yang's personal preferences.

_{"Have a seat." Helian Cheng, motioned.}That was the first time that man called his name. Those two characters of his name, were spat out from the man's thin lips, frigidly bringing with them a sentiment that would make anyone puzzled, yet it only made Han Yang's heart grow cold.

"Have a seat." Helian Cheng, motioned.

_{That was the first time that man called his name. Those two characters of his name, were spat out from the man's thin lips, frigidly bringing with them a sentiment that would make anyone puzzled, yet it only made Han Yang's heart grow cold.}
When he finished with his shower, he came out to find Han Yang still in the same position as he was before, laying on his side at the edge of the bed, facing the window.

That was the first time that man called his name. Those two characters of his name, were spat out from the man's thin lips, frigidly bringing with them a sentiment that would make anyone puzzled, yet it only made Han Yang's heart grow cold.

_{With Han Yang's back stuck to his stomach, this kind of posture made it look as if he was embracing Han Yang within his bosom. That sort of posture also allowed him to attain a small amount of relief from the bad mood he was currently feeling.}"I was only..." Han Yang became a fraction more frantic after Helian Qing's abrupt approach, he retreated by half a step. He wanted, at all costs, to maintain his calm demeanour but the tightening grip of his hands made it clear, he was quite nervous.

With Han Yang's back stuck to his stomach, this kind of posture made it look as if he was embracing Han Yang within his bosom. That sort of posture also allowed him to attain a small amount of relief from the bad mood he was currently feeling.

_{Han Yang, "..."}◈◇◈

Han Yang, "..."

_{When he finished with his shower, he came out to find Han Yang still in the same position as he was before, laying on his side at the edge of the bed, facing the window.}That was the first time that man called his name. Those two characters of his name, were spat out from the man's thin lips, frigidly bringing with them a sentiment that would make anyone puzzled, yet it only made Han Yang's heart grow cold.

When he finished with his shower, he came out to find Han Yang still in the same position as he was before, laying on his side at the edge of the bed, facing the window.

_{"He's already twenty, and I'm going to the Department of Civil Affairs next week." Helian Qing stated.}
If I push him with my finger, he'd probably fall. Helian Qing thought.

"He's already twenty, and I'm going to the Department of Civil Affairs next week." Helian Qing stated.

_{Han Yang placed the two cases in front of Helian Qing. The man's parents, and grandfather, of course, gave him those gifts.}Watching him for a while, Helian Qing was completely satisfied embracing this man, and soon fell asleep.

Han Yang placed the two cases in front of Helian Qing. The man's parents, and grandfather, of course, gave him those gifts. One, was a pair of Jade pendants, while the other, was a Patek PhilippeT/n: Patek Philippe watches are listed as some of the most expensive watches in the world. Starting a prices is around a few thousand USD, one of the priciest sold for £2.98 MILLION. wristwatch.

_{Han Yang placed the two cases in front of Helian Qing. The man's parents, and grandfather, of course, gave him those gifts.}Helian Qing had no response for the words just said to him. He only wanted to laugh but didn't, so the corners of his mouth twitched, then rose, lifting and lowering his chin in favour of the other man continuing with his speech.

Han Yang placed the two cases in front of Helian Qing. The man's parents, and grandfather, of course, gave him those gifts. One, was a pair of Jade pendants, while the other, was a Patek PhilippeT/n: Patek Philippe watches are listed as some of the most expensive watches in the world. Starting a prices is around a few thousand USD, one of the priciest sold for £2.98 MILLION. wristwatch.

_{"Could it be that you think you can actually change how things are right now? The last two weeks were so you could adjust to the drastic change, do you still fail to realise the situation you're now in?" Helian Qing's lingering fingers held a few strands between them.}Helian Qing stretched out his hand, resting it atop the nervous boy's crown, his fingers ran themselves through those soft black strands—gently. The soft, tender caress seemed like one that came from a lover. But the words that accompanied them, nevertheless, sounded cold, causing a feeling of apprehension, "Han Yang."

"Could it be that you think you can actually change how things are right now? The last two weeks were so you could adjust to the drastic change, do you still fail to realise the situation you're now in?" Helian Qing's lingering fingers held a few strands between them.

_{As Helian Qing sat on the sofa, undoing his cufflinks, the younger man's current actions made him pause. Now standing before him, looking down at him, Han Yang's posture told him they were about to have a talk.}
Lightly, He laid on the bed, thinking of wanting to pull Han Yang closer to himself, but at the same time, he did not want to wake him. After thinking it over a few times he ultimately chose to move closer to the sleeping man, fastening his own arm around the other's waist.

As Helian Qing sat on the sofa, undoing his cufflinks, the younger man's current actions made him pause. Now standing before him, looking down at him, Han Yang's posture told him they were about to have a talk.

_{Helian Qing with Han Yang beside him, made their way over, simply for the task of mutual introductions.}"Don't you know about it now?" Helian Qing arched his brow.

Helian Qing with Han Yang beside him, made their way over, simply for the task of mutual introductions.

_{"I..." he felt his throat become hoarse, "I will."}"He's already twenty, and I'm going to the Department of Civil Affairs next week." Helian Qing stated.

"I..." he felt his throat become hoarse, "I will."

_{"So, Xiao Yang, are you twentyT/n: the legal age for marriage in China is 20 for women and 22 for men. yet? When are you two planning on registering the marriage?" Mo Suya probed. With same-sex marriages now being legal, the legal age for marriage was revised as well.}
His motion was very light, so the sleeping Han Yang did not show a trace of awareness.

"So, Xiao Yang, are you twentyT/n: the legal age for marriage in China is 20 for women and 22 for men. yet? When are you two planning on registering the marriage?" Mo Suya probed. With same-sex marriages now being legal, the legal age for marriage was revised as well.

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With Han Yang's back stuck to his stomach, this kind of posture made it look as if he was embracing Han Yang within his bosom. That sort of posture also allowed him to attain a small amount of relief from the bad mood he was currently feeling.

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_{"I was only..." Han Yang became a fraction more frantic after Helian Qing's abrupt approach, he retreated by half a step. He wanted, at all costs, to maintain his calm demeanour but the tightening grip of his hands made it clear, he was quite nervous.}Watching him for a while, Helian Qing was completely satisfied embracing this man, and soon fell asleep.

"I was only..." Han Yang became a fraction more frantic after Helian Qing's abrupt approach, he retreated by half a step. He wanted, at all costs, to maintain his calm demeanour but the tightening grip of his hands made it clear, he was quite nervous.

_{Seeing Han Yang's face, Helian Qing muttered, "Right now, being like this isn't so bad, is it? So troublesome."}He would because he lacks the power to not do so.

Seeing Han Yang's face, Helian Qing muttered, "Right now, being like this isn't so bad, is it? So troublesome."

_{Yes, from the beginning, ever since he signed that contract with Helian Qing he did not have the right to discuss conditions.}After Helian Qing was done with his business, he returned to the room where he found Han Yang already fast asleep.

Yes, from the beginning, ever since he signed that contract with Helian Qing he did not have the right to discuss conditions.

_{"I don't want an undeserved reward; these are too precious. If I took them, it'll be inappropriate. Also..." Han Yang hesitated, "Also, you said today that next week you're going to do the registration. Why didn't I get to know of this?"}
Seeing Han Yang's face, Helian Qing muttered, "Right now, being like this isn't so bad, is it? So troublesome."

"I don't want an undeserved reward; these are too precious. If I took them, it'll be inappropriate. Also..." Han Yang hesitated, "Also, you said today that next week you're going to do the registration. Why didn't I get to know of this?"

_{"I don't want an undeserved reward; these are too precious. If I took them, it'll be inappropriate. Also..." Han Yang hesitated, "Also, you said today that next week you're going to do the registration. Why didn't I get to know of this?"}When the two finally made it downstairs to the dining room, the dinner table had long been set. Lao Yezi was at his seat, while beside him sat a middle-aged man and a beautiful, dignified looking woman. Han Yang guessed they must have been Helian Qing's parents.

"I don't want an undeserved reward; these are too precious. If I took them, it'll be inappropriate. Also..." Han Yang hesitated, "Also, you said today that next week you're going to do the registration. Why didn't I get to know of this?"

_{"When is the wedding going to be? Do you have any ideas?" Mo Suya prodded, "Is there going to be a banquet, or are you two planning on travelling overseas to get married?"}
Watching him for a while, Helian Qing was completely satisfied embracing this man, and soon fell asleep.

"When is the wedding going to be? Do you have any ideas?" Mo Suya prodded, "Is there going to be a banquet, or are you two planning on travelling overseas to get married?"

_{Those were indeed expensive gifts. Not to mention, how many people desired such things, yet in his heart there was no sense of excitement, not even the tiniest sliver of joy.}"He's already twenty, and I'm going to the Department of Civil Affairs next week." Helian Qing stated.

Those were indeed expensive gifts. Not to mention, how many people desired such things, yet in his heart there was no sense of excitement, not even the tiniest sliver of joy.

_{Lightly, He laid on the bed, thinking of wanting to pull Han Yang closer to himself, but at the same time, he did not want to wake him. After thinking it over a few times he ultimately chose to move closer to the sleeping man, fastening his own arm around the other's waist.}On their way back to Helian Qing's apartment, Han Yang gradually relaxed. Even though that place also made him quite uncomfortable, compared to the Helian's family home, it was much better. In that flat, he would only have to face that man, but there, he would have to come face-to-face with that man's entire family.

Lightly, He laid on the bed, thinking of wanting to pull Han Yang closer to himself, but at the same time, he did not want to wake him. After thinking it over a few times he ultimately chose to move closer to the sleeping man, fastening his own arm around the other's waist.

_{It wasn't that he was afraid of them, just that he did not know how he should face those elders while they were in front of him, discussing and consulting him, about the wedding since he did not wish to be married. That he, in fact, wanted his own life, and no matter how friendly they were during this situation, they still were not his kin.}"He's already twenty, and I'm going to the Department of Civil Affairs next week." Helian Qing stated.

It wasn't that he was afraid of them, just that he did not know how he should face those elders while they were in front of him, discussing and consulting him, about the wedding since he did not wish to be married. That he, in fact, wanted his own life, and no matter how friendly they were during this situation, they still were not his kin. His only relative was back in that tiny village, the old man he called, Grandpa.

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Author's Note:

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Notes:

iana: remember folks he is an EXTREME Tsundere—and a bit of a Donkey :/

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