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Chapter Twelve

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_{The hand belonging to Xu Luozhao currently pulling out the chair, came to a halt. He then raised both hands in surrender and said, "Okay, alright, I'll just sit with you then.}
Monday morning, bright and early, Han Yang had a scheduled class. Therefore, the two men had made their registration appointment at the Department of Civil Affairs for the afternoon.

The hand belonging to Xu Luozhao currently pulling out the chair, came to a halt. He then raised both hands in surrender and said, "Okay, alright, I'll just sit with you then." After saying so, he turned to make his way over to Helian Qing's side of the table, with the intention of sitting beside him. Sadly, just as he made it, Helian Qing grabbed the chair adjacent to him, pushing it away, clearly indicating to the other fellow he was not welcomed.

_{Han Yang's words were immediately blocked by Helian Qing, whose hand pressed itself behind the younger man's head as he sealed his lips with a kiss.}In the end, the two did not partake in the vow exchange and instead went straight to the photograph area. The reason for this being, to quote Helian Qing: "Some matters are just done, saying words is pointless."

Han Yang's words were immediately blocked by Helian Qing, whose hand pressed itself behind the younger man's head as he sealed his lips with a kiss.

_{The holler came from behind Han Yang, the two words "Qing-er", drawled out teasingly. The boy choked, reflexively raising his head to look at the man sitting across from him, just to see Helian Qing's face darken as he glared past him.}Han Yang had been looking forward to hearing this speech prior to this day. He really wanted to listen to the experiences and words of wisdom spoken by that successful person. However, the moment he recalled he would be going with Helian Qing to register their marriage, all those existing thoughts flew away, leaving him nervous, excited, and just a wee bit curious instead.

The holler came from behind Han Yang, the two words "Qing-er", drawled out teasingly. The boy choked, reflexively raising his head to look at the man sitting across from him, just to see Helian Qing's face darken as he glared past him.

_{He truly looked utterly entranced for a spell. Until Helian Qing reached over from beside him, snatching away the little red book from his hands. Making him raise his head to look at the man.}
Finished with their breakfast, Helian Qing ferried Han Yang to his school and upon their arrival he also reminded the younger man, "Remember to not eat anything cold or spicy."

He truly looked utterly entranced for a spell. Until Helian Qing reached over from beside him, snatching away the little red book from his hands. Making him raise his head to look at the man.

_{"Oh~" Xu Luozhao {nodded}, "I've heard {so} much about you."}From the moment the department's employee placed the little red bookT/n: little red book = marriage certificate. Refer to the above chapter pic. within his hands, Han Yang was internally reeling with both nervousness and relief.

"Oh~" Xu Luozhao nodded, "I've heard so much about you."

_{"It's nothing." Han Yang returned from his daze, accompanied by the realisation he had once again drifted off in thought, as well as the exponential increase in his absent-mindedness ever since he and Helian Qing had been together.}
"My condition is really not that serious." Han Yang asserted, believing the past Friday was simply an accident, and nothing more.

"It's nothing." Han Yang returned from his daze, accompanied by the realisation he had once again drifted off in thought, as well as the exponential increase in his absent-mindedness ever since he and Helian Qing had been together.

_{{It's so amazing}! Han Yang thought.}Other than the time when he had visited Helian Qing's family, this was his first time hearing someone else call out to the man using: Qing'er. Furthermore, to have even done so in such a public venue. This made him extremely curious as to who would be so brazen.

It's so amazing! Han Yang thought.

_{"Rejected." Helian Qing expressionlessly stated.}"I was just casually asking." Han Yang reneged. Though in actuality, he had such a notion in his head from before, since the Helian Group was a company many people wanted to get into, and he was no exception. But now, given his current relationship with Helian Qing, he was a bit more hesitant, and with Helian Qing's piercing manner of speaking, that man was sure to not let him off the hook so easily.

"Rejected." Helian Qing expressionlessly stated.

_{Han Yang, "..."}"Pffft!" Helian Qing choked after the delivery of that statement, almost spraying out the water he had not swallowed, quickly covering his mouth as he coughed fiercely.

Han Yang, "..."

_{Han Yang also lowered his head, smiling quietly: Not what you expected, was it.}
"Really? Then who was the one wallowing about on the bed, fraught with pain, to the point where they compelled me to sleep with them just to end it?" Helian Qing countered.

Han Yang also lowered his head, smiling quietly: Not what you expected, was it.

_{A little while ago when the younger man had heard Xu Luozhao say he and Helian Qing were on a date, a sliver of embarrassment was felt by him. Yet, upon hearing that man comment on the strangeness of his reaction, it was the same as if that man had said he was normally thick-faced.}Han Yang became mum. Helian Qing's eyes flashed with a glint of mockery as he lifted the glass of water beside him to drink. Just as he took a gulp, he heard Han Yang retort, "A relationship of soon to be husbands."

A little while ago when the younger man had heard Xu Luozhao say he and Helian Qing were on a date, a sliver of embarrassment was felt by him. Yet, upon hearing that man comment on the strangeness of his reaction, it was the same as if that man had said he was normally thick-faced.

_{Finished with their breakfast, Helian Qing ferried Han Yang to his school and upon their arrival he also reminded the younger man, "Remember to not eat anything cold or spicy."}"I heard your company is quite strict and generally doesn't accept recent graduates." Han Yang mentioned.

Finished with their breakfast, Helian Qing ferried Han Yang to his school and upon their arrival he also reminded the younger man, "Remember to not eat anything cold or spicy."

_{Later that afternoon at the Department of Civil Affairs to register themselves as a couple, they were the only male couple there. Han Yang entered behind Helian Qing somewhat awkwardly, constantly feeling everyone's lingering gazes were on them.}
"..." Who compelled you to sleep with them, huh!

Later that afternoon at the Department of Civil Affairs to register themselves as a couple, they were the only male couple there. Han Yang entered behind Helian Qing somewhat awkwardly, constantly feeling everyone's lingering gazes were on them. Helian Qing, in contrast, was just as he had always been, donned in a domineering appearance which caused whoever pointed their gaze his way to turn a blind eye.

_{"Yes, the public relations department is responsible for those." Helian Qing replied.}But as they left, Han Yang heard a few chattering voices behind him.

"Yes, the public relations department is responsible for those." Helian Qing replied.

_{Finished with their breakfast, Helian Qing ferried Han Yang to his school and upon their arrival he also reminded the younger man, "Remember to not eat anything cold or spicy."}Helian Qing remained indifferent while he stood, leaving Han Yang with no other choice than to be the one to move a tad closer to where the other man was standing. Just as he did, Helian Qing's arm reached out to embrace him by the waist. The shorter man lifted his head towards the one holding him, whose face was boldly adorned with the four words "Throwing yourself at me~"

Finished with their breakfast, Helian Qing ferried Han Yang to his school and upon their arrival he also reminded the younger man, "Remember to not eat anything cold or spicy."

_{"Han Yang, what're you thinking about?" One of his former dorm-mates inquired.}
Cradling his forehead in his hand, Han Yang conceded, "I understand, just go get yourself to work, alright?"

"Han Yang, what're you thinking about?" One of his former dorm-mates inquired.

_{"Oh my gosh, was that Helian Group's President, Helian Qing? I saw him in a magazine!"}At his first time making Helian Qing choke on his drink, Han Yan's heart welled with a glorious feeling of accomplishment. Watching the man staring directly at him, Han Yang, for God knows what reason, then called out, "Qing'er."

"Oh my gosh, was that Helian Group's President, Helian Qing? I saw him in a magazine!"

_{Han Yang had been looking forward to hearing this speech prior to this day. He really wanted to listen to the experiences and words of wisdom spoken by that successful person. However, the moment he recalled he would be going with Helian Qing to register their marriage, all those existing thoughts flew away, leaving him nervous, excited, and just a wee bit curious instead.}It's so amazing! Han Yang thought.

Han Yang had been looking forward to hearing this speech prior to this day. He really wanted to listen to the experiences and words of wisdom spoken by that successful person. However, the moment he recalled he would be going with Helian Qing to register their marriage, all those existing thoughts flew away, leaving him nervous, excited, and just a wee bit curious instead.

_{On his way to class, he came across one of his {brothers he} had eaten with on that Friday evening. As they chatted away, it did not take long for both of them to become aware of their shared problem on that day—acute gastroenteritis. Given that they rightly guessed the food they had consumed in that instance was contaminated.}After paying the fee, the two filled out their forms on a table.

On his way to class, he came across one of his brothers he had eaten with on that Friday evening. As they chatted away, it did not take long for both of them to become aware of their shared problem on that day—acute gastroenteritis. Given that they rightly guessed the food they had consumed in that instance was contaminated.

_{"What relationship do we have?" The other man queried in return.}
"Mn [Okay]. Wait for me at noon so we can have lunch together." Helian Qing mentioned, driving off as soon as he was done.

"What relationship do we have?" The other man queried in return.

_{Helian Qing frowned as he looked at the photo, clearly dissatisfied, "So ugly."}Later that afternoon at the Department of Civil Affairs to register themselves as a couple, they were the only male couple there. Han Yang entered behind Helian Qing somewhat awkwardly, constantly feeling everyone's lingering gazes were on them. Helian Qing, in contrast, was just as he had always been, donned in a domineering appearance which caused whoever pointed their gaze his way to turn a blind eye.

Helian Qing frowned as he looked at the photo, clearly dissatisfied, "So ugly."

_{Helian Qing laughed, "A seal is missing."}Later that afternoon at the Department of Civil Affairs to register themselves as a couple, they were the only male couple there. Han Yang entered behind Helian Qing somewhat awkwardly, constantly feeling everyone's lingering gazes were on them. Helian Qing, in contrast, was just as he had always been, donned in a domineering appearance which caused whoever pointed their gaze his way to turn a blind eye.

Helian Qing laughed, "A seal is missing."

_{"Where do you think you're sitting?" Helian Qing asked gently, his eyes fiercely locked on the other man's hands.}"Yeah, that's right. Just take your seat and we'll all eat together." Xu Luozhao, of his accord, pulled out a chair with the hope of taking a seat beside Han Yang.

"Where do you think you're sitting?" Helian Qing asked gently, his eyes fiercely locked on the other man's hands.

_{However, once he began to reminisce of his time together with Helian Qing in the hospital, it actually started to not seem so bad, even seeming rather nice.}
After watching the vehicle depart, Han Yang turned on his heels and headed into the school.

However, once he began to reminisce of his time together with Helian Qing in the hospital, it actually started to not seem so bad, even seeming rather nice.

_{"That's not what I meant, it's just..." Han Yang lightly coughed, "I'm not used to this feeling."}
On his way to class, he came across one of his brothers he had eaten with on that Friday evening. As they chatted away, it did not take long for both of them to become aware of their shared problem on that day—acute gastroenteritis. Given that they rightly guessed the food they had consumed in that instance was contaminated.

"That's not what I meant, it's just..." Han Yang lightly coughed, "I'm not used to this feeling."

_{After Xu Luozhao left, Helian Qing seeing Han Yang, asked, "Why's your face flushed? When did your face become so thinT/n: thin-faced, is like being thin-skinned, i.e. easily embarrassed/offended. Note, thick-faced means the opposite.?"}"I heard your company is quite strict and generally doesn't accept recent graduates." Han Yang mentioned.

After Xu Luozhao left, Helian Qing seeing Han Yang, asked, "Why's your face flushed? When did your face become so thinT/n: thin-faced, is like being thin-skinned, i.e. easily embarrassed/offended. Note, thick-faced means the opposite.?"

_{"Huh? It's not bad." Han Yang inched closer to him. He thought the picture was alright. A little while ago when the photographer took their photo, they had more than a dozen pictures to choose from before finally selecting one where Helian Qing's face did not appear so sour.}
Concerned, Han Yang asked She Zhang about his condition. Once he confirmed his friend was already alright, his heart was put at ease. He had also decided from then on, he himself would prepare his lunch, just to be safe.

"Huh? It's not bad." Han Yang inched closer to him. He thought the picture was alright. A little while ago when the photographer took their photo, they had more than a dozen pictures to choose from before finally selecting one where Helian Qing's face did not appear so sour.

_{Chapter Twelve}
Originally, before noon, Han Yang and the others had four classes scheduled, but because this was the day the school had invited an executive member of a well-known enterprise to give a lecture, after the end of the first class everyone had to leave and assemble inside the auditorium.

Chapter Twelve

_{"Han Yang, what're you thinking about?" One of his former dorm-mates inquired.}Han Yang could not help but chuckle, but upon seeing the two bickering men turn their gazes towards him in unison, he soon swallowed down his laughter.

"Han Yang, what're you thinking about?" One of his former dorm-mates inquired.

_{"Yeah, that's right. Just take your seat and we'll all eat together." Xu Luozhao, of his accord, pulled out a chair with the hope of taking a seat beside Han Yang.}
Han Yang had been looking forward to hearing this speech prior to this day. He really wanted to listen to the experiences and words of wisdom spoken by that successful person. However, the moment he recalled he would be going with Helian Qing to register their marriage, all those existing thoughts flew away, leaving him nervous, excited, and just a wee bit curious instead.

"Yeah, that's right. Just take your seat and we'll all eat together." Xu Luozhao, of his accord, pulled out a chair with the hope of taking a seat beside Han Yang.

_{"Yo! Qing'er!"}
With thoughts of the like rummaging around in his head, he could not resist what Helian Qing said to him earlier about waiting for him at midday for lunch, from entering his mind. Was he going to come over here at noon?

"Yo! Qing'er!"

_{"This is stupid." Helian Qing remarked.}"You better not take that photo. Last time a reporter took a racy photo, even the magazine it was published in got taken down!"

"This is stupid." Helian Qing remarked.

_{"Oh my gosh, was that Helian Group's President, Helian Qing? I saw him in a magazine!"}
"Han Yang, what're you thinking about?" One of his former dorm-mates inquired.

"Oh my gosh, was that Helian Group's President, Helian Qing? I saw him in a magazine!"

_{It's so amazing! Han Yang thought.}
"It's nothing." Han Yang returned from his daze, accompanied by the realisation he had once again drifted off in thought, as well as the exponential increase in his absent-mindedness ever since he and Helian Qing had been together.

It's so amazing! Han Yang thought.

_{From the moment the department's employee placed the little red bookT/n: little red book = marriage certificate. Refer to the above chapter pic. within his hands, Han Yang was internally reeling with both nervousness and relief.}
"You know, recently your head seems to always be in the clouds. Could it be love that's got you so enthralled, hm?" His brother teased, "Don't forget to bring our sister-in-law along to have a meal with all of us next time, alright?"

From the moment the department's employee placed the little red bookT/n: little red book = marriage certificate. Refer to the above chapter pic. within his hands, Han Yang was internally reeling with both nervousness and relief.

_{"..." Han Yang silently looked at him, can those words even be used in such a way?}
Han Yang laughed, not saying a single word, as he returned his line of sight to the stage in front of them once more.

"..." Han Yang silently looked at him, can those words even be used in such a way?

_{"..." Han Yang silently looked at him, {can those words even be used in such a way?}}Mulling it over, Han Yang was unable to look at Helian Qing without a touch of suspicion.

"..." Han Yang silently looked at him, can those words even be used in such a way?

_{Helian Qing remained indifferent while he stood, leaving Han Yang with no other choice than to be the one to move a tad closer to where the other man was standing. Just as he did, Helian Qing's arm reached out to embrace him by the waist. The shorter man lifted his head towards the one holding him, whose face was boldly adorned with the four words "Throwing yourself at me~"}
At noon, as promised, Helian Qing came to pick hang Yang up for their meal. In consideration for the condition of the younger man's stomach, he especially sought out a restaurant specialising in Cantonese cuisine^[1].

Helian Qing remained indifferent while he stood, leaving Han Yang with no other choice than to be the one to move a tad closer to where the other man was standing. Just as he did, Helian Qing's arm reached out to embrace him by the waist. The shorter man lifted his head towards the one holding him, whose face was boldly adorned with the four words "Throwing yourself at me~"

_{The hand belonging to Xu Luozhao currently pulling out the chair, came to a halt. He then raised both hands in surrender and said, "Okay, alright, I'll just sit with you then.}"You better not take that photo. Last time a reporter took a racy photo, even the magazine it was published in got taken down!"

The hand belonging to Xu Luozhao currently pulling out the chair, came to a halt. He then raised both hands in surrender and said, "Okay, alright, I'll just sit with you then." After saying so, he turned to make his way over to Helian Qing's side of the table, with the intention of sitting beside him. Sadly, just as he made it, Helian Qing grabbed the chair adjacent to him, pushing it away, clearly indicating to the other fellow he was not welcomed.

_{The holler came from behind Han Yang, the two words "Qing-er", drawled out teasingly. The boy choked, reflexively raising his head to look at the man sitting across from him, just to see Helian Qing's face darken as he glared past him.}"Pffft!" Helian Qing choked after the delivery of that statement, almost spraying out the water he had not swallowed, quickly covering his mouth as he coughed fiercely.

The holler came from behind Han Yang, the two words "Qing-er", drawled out teasingly. The boy choked, reflexively raising his head to look at the man sitting across from him, just to see Helian Qing's face darken as he glared past him.

_{After Helian Qing started the car and they left, Han Yang sat in the front passenger seat, taking out the little red book to look at it again.}"Sit down and eat. You don't have to bother with him." Helian Qing said to the standing lad.

After Helian Qing started the car and they left, Han Yang sat in the front passenger seat, taking out the little red book to look at it again.

_{Helian Qing laughed, "A seal is missing."}
During their meal, Han Yang chatted about the special lecture he had attended earlier, then asked Helian Qing, "Does your company accept those kinds of invitations?"

Helian Qing laughed, "A seal is missing."

_{Han Yang, caught off guard by the sentence "brought your kid out to have lunch", upon noticing he was being greeted, stood up and nodded, "Hello, I'm Han Yang."}In the end, the two did not partake in the vow exchange and instead went straight to the photograph area. The reason for this being, to quote Helian Qing: "Some matters are just done, saying words is pointless."

Han Yang, caught off guard by the sentence "brought your kid out to have lunch", upon noticing he was being greeted, stood up and nodded, "Hello, I'm Han Yang."

_{For the duration of time those two had lived together, this was the first time Helian Qing was able to behold the sight of Han Yang exposing such an expression, where the lad's face was brimming with so much unbridled joy, it simply made his heart melt.}
"Yes, the public relations department is responsible for those." Helian Qing replied.

For the duration of time those two had lived together, this was the first time Helian Qing was able to behold the sight of Han Yang exposing such an expression, where the lad's face was brimming with so much unbridled joy, it simply made his heart melt.

_{Helian Qing laughed, "A seal is missing."}Xu Luozhao walked over from behind Han Yang to pat Helian Qing on his shoulder, "Just a couple days ago you were trying to drink away your sorrows, but today you're in the mood to dine and you didn't even call me! So much for appreciation, huh!"

Helian Qing laughed, "A seal is missing."

_{"This is stupid." Helian Qing remarked.}The holler came from behind Han Yang, the two words "Qing-er", drawled out teasingly. The boy choked, reflexively raising his head to look at the man sitting across from him, just to see Helian Qing's face darken as he glared past him.

"This is stupid." Helian Qing remarked.

_{After watching the vehicle depart, Han Yang turned on his heels and headed into the school.}
"Then, does your company accept recent graduates for internships?" Han Yang prodded.

After watching the vehicle depart, Han Yang turned on his heels and headed into the school.

_{At noon, as promised, Helian Qing came to pick hang Yang up for their meal. In consideration for the condition of the younger man's stomach, he especially sought out a restaurant specialising in Cantonese cuisine.}N/A

At noon, as promised, Helian Qing came to pick hang Yang up for their meal. In consideration for the condition of the younger man's stomach, he especially sought out a restaurant specialising in Cantonese cuisine.

_{While Han Yang signed his name, the scene of their first meeting suddenly entered his mind. He thought of the Helian Qing from that day, compared with the Helian Qing of now and of how they felt like two completely different people to him. Though he did not quite understand why, in his heart, he unexpectedly felt as if their initial meeting had been a lifetime ago.}"Han Yang grinned as he stuffed the napkin in the man's hand, "Wipe your mouth, some water spilled out." He directed, pointing towards the corners of the man's lips.

While Han Yang signed his name, the scene of their first meeting suddenly entered his mind. He thought of the Helian Qing from that day, compared with the Helian Qing of now and of how they felt like two completely different people to him. Though he did not quite understand why, in his heart, he unexpectedly felt as if their initial meeting had been a lifetime ago.

_{Anyway, from Xu Luozhao's remarks it seems not only did that guy know of his existence, he also seemed to be aware of his relationship with Helian Qing. Was is possible it was not only Helian Qing's family who were informed, and all his friends were in the loop too?}
"You want to become an intern?" Helian Qing lifted his head to look at the lad.

Anyway, from Xu Luozhao's remarks it seems not only did that guy know of his existence, he also seemed to be aware of his relationship with Helian Qing. Was is possible it was not only Helian Qing's family who were informed, and all his friends were in the loop too?

_{For the duration of time those two had lived together, this was the first time Helian Qing was able to behold the sight of Han Yang exposing such an expression, where the lad's face was brimming with so much unbridled joy, it simply made his heart melt.} Holder: Han Yang.

For the duration of time those two had lived together, this was the first time Helian Qing was able to behold the sight of Han Yang exposing such an expression, where the lad's face was brimming with so much unbridled joy, it simply made his heart melt.

_{"Do you suffer from a terminal case of stupefaction?"}
"I was just casually asking." Han Yang reneged. Though in actuality, he had such a notion in his head from before, since the Helian Group was a company many people wanted to get into, and he was no exception. But now, given his current relationship with Helian Qing, he was a bit more hesitant, and with Helian Qing's piercing manner of speaking, that man was sure to not let him off the hook so easily.

"Do you suffer from a terminal case of stupefaction?"

_{"Mn [Okay]. Wait for me at noon so we can have lunch together." Helian Qing mentioned, driving off as soon as he was done.}Helian Qing laughed, "A seal is missing."

"Mn [Okay]. Wait for me at noon so we can have lunch together." Helian Qing mentioned, driving off as soon as he was done.

_{{In the future, am I really going to spend a lifetime with this sharp-tongued one?} His heart suddenly grew weary. That gentle moment at the hospital was not at all enough, if Helian Qing just by opening his mouth can squander it.}"Then, does your company accept recent graduates for internships?" Han Yang prodded.

In the future, am I really going to spend a lifetime with this sharp-tongued one? His heart suddenly grew weary. That gentle moment at the hospital was not at all enough, if Helian Qing just by opening his mouth can squander it.

_{Holder: Han Yang.}
Sure enough, in the next split second he heard the sharp-tongued man speak, "Your mouth says no, but deep down you want it badly, don't you?"

Holder: Han Yang.

_{Han Yang looked at the man-face to face-for a few seconds, then lowered his head and continued eating.}
"..." Han Yang silently looked at him, can those words even be used in such a way?

Han Yang looked at the man-face to face-for a few seconds, then lowered his head and continued eating.

_{Anyway, from Xu Luozhao's remarks it seems not only did that guy know of his existence, he also seemed to be aware of his relationship with Helian Qing. {Was is possible it was not only Helian Qing's family who were informed, and all his friends were in the loop too?}}"Huh?" Helian Qing raised his chin.

Anyway, from Xu Luozhao's remarks it seems not only did that guy know of his existence, he also seemed to be aware of his relationship with Helian Qing. Was is possible it was not only Helian Qing's family who were informed, and all his friends were in the loop too?

_{Finished with their breakfast, Helian Qing ferried Han Yang to his school and upon their arrival he also reminded the younger man, "Remember to not eat anything cold or spicy."}Han Yang laughed, not saying a single word, as he returned his line of sight to the stage in front of them once more.

Finished with their breakfast, Helian Qing ferried Han Yang to his school and upon their arrival he also reminded the younger man, "Remember to not eat anything cold or spicy."

_{"I heard your company is quite strict and generally doesn't accept recent graduates." Han Yang mentioned.}Other than the time when he had visited Helian Qing's family, this was his first time hearing someone else call out to the man using: Qing'er. Furthermore, to have even done so in such a public venue. This made him extremely curious as to who would be so brazen.

"I heard your company is quite strict and generally doesn't accept recent graduates." Han Yang mentioned.

_{Concerned, Han Yang asked She Zhang about his condition. Once he confirmed his friend was already alright, his heart was put at ease. He had also decided from then on, he himself would prepare his lunch, just to be safe.}
"I heard your company is quite strict and generally doesn't accept recent graduates." Han Yang mentioned.

Concerned, Han Yang asked She Zhang about his condition. Once he confirmed his friend was already alright, his heart was put at ease. He had also decided from then on, he himself would prepare his lunch, just to be safe.

_{"I was just casually asking." Han Yang reneged.}Han Yang very much agreed with that sentiment. For if vows had any worth, society would not be plagued with so many marriages ending in divorce.

"I was just casually asking." Han Yang reneged. Though in actuality, he had such a notion in his head from before, since the Helian Group was a company many people wanted to get into, and he was no exception. But now, given his current relationship with Helian Qing, he was a bit more hesitant, and with Helian Qing's piercing manner of speaking, that man was sure to not let him off the hook so easily.

_{"Oh~" Xu Luozhao nodded, "I've heard so much about you."}
"That could be possible." Helian Qing's eyes stayed on the boy, just to see how he would react.

"Oh~" Xu Luozhao nodded, "I've heard so much about you."

_{After Helian Qing started the car and they left, Han Yang sat in the front passenger seat, taking out the little red book to look at it again.}"Then, does your company accept recent graduates for internships?" Han Yang prodded.

After Helian Qing started the car and they left, Han Yang sat in the front passenger seat, taking out the little red book to look at it again.

_{"Okay." Xu Luozhao acknowledged, "I won't disturb you two on your date today in order to keep a certain someone from attempting to drown his sorrows."}
Han Yang looked at the man-face to face-for a few seconds, then lowered his head and continued eating.

"Okay." Xu Luozhao acknowledged, "I won't disturb you two on your date today in order to keep a certain someone from attempting to drown his sorrows."

_{"What did you just call me?!" Helian Qing asked furiously.}Sure enough, in the next split second he heard the sharp-tongued man speak, "Your mouth says no, but deep down you want it badly, don't you?"

"What did you just call me?!" Helian Qing asked furiously.

_{"Han Yang grinned as he stuffed the napkin in the man's hand, "Wipe your mouth, some water spilled out." He directed, pointing towards the corners of the man's lips.}
Helian Qing on the other hand, waited for the boy to plead his case. Growing frustrated, he lightly tapped his fingers against the table, "Do you still want to work here?"

"Han Yang grinned as he stuffed the napkin in the man's hand, "Wipe your mouth, some water spilled out." He directed, pointing towards the corners of the man's lips.

_{"Just forget it, you can't go back in there after we left." Han Yang said. Rightly thinking that having him return would just put an even brighter spotlight on them if he did.}"Rejected." Helian Qing expressionlessly stated.

"Just forget it, you can't go back in there after we left." Han Yang said. Rightly thinking that having him return would just put an even brighter spotlight on them if he did.

_{"My condition is really not that serious." Han Yang asserted, believing the past Friday was simply an accident, and nothing more.}"Just forget it, you can't go back in there after we left." Han Yang said. Rightly thinking that having him return would just put an even brighter spotlight on them if he did.

"My condition is really not that serious." Han Yang asserted, believing the past Friday was simply an accident, and nothing more.

_{The holler came from behind Han Yang, the two words "Qing-er", drawled out teasingly. The boy choked, reflexively raising his head to look at the man sitting across from him, just to see Helian Qing's face darken as he glared past him.}"Han Yang grinned as he stuffed the napkin in the man's hand, "Wipe your mouth, some water spilled out." He directed, pointing towards the corners of the man's lips.

The holler came from behind Han Yang, the two words "Qing-er", drawled out teasingly. The boy choked, reflexively raising his head to look at the man sitting across from him, just to see Helian Qing's face darken as he glared past him.

_{"Where do you think you're sitting?" Helian Qing asked gently, his eyes fiercely locked on the other man's hands.}
"I do." Han Yang said sincerely.

"Where do you think you're sitting?" Helian Qing asked gently, his eyes fiercely locked on the other man's hands.

_{"Rejected." Helian Qing expressionlessly stated.}A little while ago when the younger man had heard Xu Luozhao say he and Helian Qing were on a date, a sliver of embarrassment was felt by him. Yet, upon hearing that man comment on the strangeness of his reaction, it was the same as if that man had said he was normally thick-faced.

"Rejected." Helian Qing expressionlessly stated.

_{"I do." Han Yang said sincerely.}"You know, recently your head seems to always be in the clouds. Could it be love that's got you so enthralled, hm?" His brother teased, "Don't forget to bring our sister-in-law along to have a meal with all of us next time, alright?"

"I do." Han Yang said sincerely.

_{"Rejected." Helian Qing expressionlessly stated.}
"Huh?" Helian Qing raised his chin.

"Rejected." Helian Qing expressionlessly stated.

_{At noon, as promised, Helian Qing came to pick hang Yang up for their meal. In consideration for the condition of the younger man's stomach, he especially sought out a restaurant specialising in Cantonese cuisine.}
"But the Helian Group's threshold is too high, it'll be much better for me to learn at a smaller company." Han Yang explained.

At noon, as promised, Helian Qing came to pick hang Yang up for their meal. In consideration for the condition of the younger man's stomach, he especially sought out a restaurant specialising in Cantonese cuisine.

_{"Then do you want me to go make them shut up?" Helian Qing asked.}
Neither aiming from the left nor the right, can be used to coax him, Princess Qing grumbled before continuing to eat his lunch.

"Then do you want me to go make them shut up?" Helian Qing asked.

_{But as they left, Han Yang heard a few chattering voices behind him.}
Han Yang also lowered his head, smiling quietly: Not what you expected, was it.

But as they left, Han Yang heard a few chattering voices behind him.

_{"Just forget it, you can't go back in there after we left." Han Yang said. Rightly thinking that having him return would just put an even brighter spotlight on them if he did.}
"Yo! Qing'er!"

"Just forget it, you can't go back in there after we left." Han Yang said. Rightly thinking that having him return would just put an even brighter spotlight on them if he did.

_{Other than the time when he had visited Helian Qing's family, this was his first time hearing someone else call out to the man using: Qing'er. Furthermore, to have even done so in such a public venue. This made him extremely curious as to who would be so brazen.}
The holler came from behind Han Yang, the two words "Qing-er", drawled out teasingly. The boy choked, reflexively raising his head to look at the man sitting across from him, just to see Helian Qing's face darken as he glared past him.

Other than the time when he had visited Helian Qing's family, this was his first time hearing someone else call out to the man using: Qing'er. Furthermore, to have even done so in such a public venue. This made him extremely curious as to who would be so brazen.

_{粤菜: Yuè cài: Cantonese cuisine.}
Other than the time when he had visited Helian Qing's family, this was his first time hearing someone else call out to the man using: Qing'er. Furthermore, to have even done so in such a public venue. This made him extremely curious as to who would be so brazen.

粤菜: Yuè cài: Cantonese cuisine. The flavours are mild and simple. It's not heavy with the seasonings and spices. [] 鬼使神差: guǐ shǐ shén chāi:[idiom] (lit. gods and demons at work) meaning: unexplained happenings. [] 死会了（死会男）: sǐ huìle (sǐ huì nán): (lit. Dead man) It refers to a guy who is taken married/gf/bf/etc []^4. 爆点了: bào diǎnle: (lit. Explosion point) This term has other meanings but in the context of its use here it means: something noteworthy.[]Certificate Example(outside + inside)[]Name: iana[]Status: *dead*[]Cause: cuteness overload[]Location: heaven~ ꒰ღ˘‿˘ற꒱❤⃛

_{Because of such thoughts, Han Yang's writing came to a halt.}People's Republic of China, Marriage Certificate

Because of such thoughts, Han Yang's writing came to a halt.

_{Han Yang also lowered his head, smiling quietly: {Not what you expected, was it.}}Han Yang, caught off guard by the sentence "brought your kid out to have lunch", upon noticing he was being greeted, stood up and nodded, "Hello, I'm Han Yang."

Han Yang also lowered his head, smiling quietly: Not what you expected, was it.

_{The lad's innermost being became awashed with a contemptuous glare he struggled to restrain.}"You want to become an intern?" Helian Qing lifted his head to look at the lad.

The lad's innermost being became awashed with a contemptuous glare he struggled to restrain.

_{His head lifted to look towards the man beside him to find Helian Qing's head was still lowered as he filled in the information on the form before him. The man's writing was very quick, yet his calligraphy was nonetheless beautiful.}
Xu Luozhao walked over from behind Han Yang to pat Helian Qing on his shoulder, "Just a couple days ago you were trying to drink away your sorrows, but today you're in the mood to dine and you didn't even call me! So much for appreciation, huh!"

His head lifted to look towards the man beside him to find Helian Qing's head was still lowered as he filled in the information on the form before him. The man's writing was very quick, yet his calligraphy was nonetheless beautiful.

_{Anyway, from Xu Luozhao's remarks it seems not only did that guy know of his existence, he also seemed to be aware of his relationship with Helian Qing. {Was is possible it was not only Helian Qing's family who were informed, and all his friends were in the loop too?}}"You've said enough already, just get lost." Helian Qing demanded.

Anyway, from Xu Luozhao's remarks it seems not only did that guy know of his existence, he also seemed to be aware of his relationship with Helian Qing. Was is possible it was not only Helian Qing's family who were informed, and all his friends were in the loop too?

_{On his way to class, he came across one of his brothers he had eaten with on that Friday evening. As they chatted away, it did not take long for both of them to become aware of their shared problem on that day—acute gastroenteritis. Given that they rightly guessed the food they had consumed in that instance was contaminated.}
Helian Qing's gaze flitted to the other fellow's hand, Xu Luozhao then obediently released his hold, turning his attention towards Han Yang before he suddenly made the realisation, "Oh… you brought your kid out to have lunch, did you? Hello there, I'm Xu Luozhao."

On his way to class, he came across one of his brothers he had eaten with on that Friday evening. As they chatted away, it did not take long for both of them to become aware of their shared problem on that day—acute gastroenteritis. Given that they rightly guessed the food they had consumed in that instance was contaminated.

_{"Yeah, that's right. Just take your seat and we'll all eat together." Xu Luozhao, of his accord, pulled out a chair with the hope of taking a seat beside Han Yang.}"Move closer, a bit more." The photographer instructed the two.

"Yeah, that's right. Just take your seat and we'll all eat together." Xu Luozhao, of his accord, pulled out a chair with the hope of taking a seat beside Han Yang.

_{"I heard your company is quite strict and generally doesn't accept recent graduates." Han Yang mentioned.}Anyway, from Xu Luozhao's remarks it seems not only did that guy know of his existence, he also seemed to be aware of his relationship with Helian Qing. Was is possible it was not only Helian Qing's family who were informed, and all his friends were in the loop too?

"I heard your company is quite strict and generally doesn't accept recent graduates." Han Yang mentioned.

_{Han Yang upon seeing the man's reaction promptly handed him a napkin, while Helian Qing in turn, angrily looked towards him, "How could you say..." His words came to an abrupt stop at the sight of the joyful expression gleaming within Han Yang's eyes, leaving him momentarily struck with his own case of absent-mindedness.}
Han Yang, caught off guard by the sentence "brought your kid out to have lunch", upon noticing he was being greeted, stood up and nodded, "Hello, I'm Han Yang."

Han Yang upon seeing the man's reaction promptly handed him a napkin, while Helian Qing in turn, angrily looked towards him, "How could you say..." His words came to an abrupt stop at the sight of the joyful expression gleaming within Han Yang's eyes, leaving him momentarily struck with his own case of absent-mindedness.

_{Helian Qing's gaze flitted to the other fellow's hand, Xu Luozhao then obediently released his hold, turning his attention towards Han Yang before he suddenly made the realisation, "Oh… you brought your kid out to have lunch, did you? Hello there, I'm Xu Luozhao."}In the future, am I really going to spend a lifetime with this sharp-tongued one? His heart suddenly grew weary. That gentle moment at the hospital was not at all enough, if Helian Qing just by opening his mouth can squander it.

Helian Qing's gaze flitted to the other fellow's hand, Xu Luozhao then obediently released his hold, turning his attention towards Han Yang before he suddenly made the realisation, "Oh… you brought your kid out to have lunch, did you? Hello there, I'm Xu Luozhao."

_{Mulling it over, Han Yang was unable to look at Helian Qing without a touch of suspicion.}Han Yang, caught off guard by the sentence "brought your kid out to have lunch", upon noticing he was being greeted, stood up and nodded, "Hello, I'm Han Yang."

Mulling it over, Han Yang was unable to look at Helian Qing without a touch of suspicion.

_{"I was just casually asking." Han Yang reneged.}Han Yang upon seeing the man's reaction promptly handed him a napkin, while Helian Qing in turn, angrily looked towards him, "How could you say..." His words came to an abrupt stop at the sight of the joyful expression gleaming within Han Yang's eyes, leaving him momentarily struck with his own case of absent-mindedness.

"I was just casually asking." Han Yang reneged. Though in actuality, he had such a notion in his head from before, since the Helian Group was a company many people wanted to get into, and he was no exception. But now, given his current relationship with Helian Qing, he was a bit more hesitant, and with Helian Qing's piercing manner of speaking, that man was sure to not let him off the hook so easily.

_{"You've said enough already, just get lost." Helian Qing demanded.}
"Oh~" Xu Luozhao nodded, "I've heard so much about you."

"You've said enough already, just get lost." Helian Qing demanded.

_{Xu Luozhao walked over from behind Han Yang to pat Helian Qing on his shoulder, "Just a couple days ago you were trying to drink away your sorrows, but today you're in the mood to dine and you didn't even call me! So much for appreciation, huh!"}
"?" Han Yang did not understand, where would he have heard about him?

Xu Luozhao walked over from behind Han Yang to pat Helian Qing on his shoulder, "Just a couple days ago you were trying to drink away your sorrows, but today you're in the mood to dine and you didn't even call me! So much for appreciation, huh!"

_{{In the future, am I really going to spend a lifetime with this sharp-tongued one?} His heart suddenly grew weary. That gentle moment at the hospital was not at all enough, if Helian Qing just by opening his mouth can squander it.}"Sit down and eat. You don't have to bother with him." Helian Qing said to the standing lad.

In the future, am I really going to spend a lifetime with this sharp-tongued one? His heart suddenly grew weary. That gentle moment at the hospital was not at all enough, if Helian Qing just by opening his mouth can squander it.

_{{This is a real marriage, a real marriage with Helian Qing.} Han Yang gawked at the small crimson book.}"Rejected." Helian Qing expressionlessly stated.

This is a real marriage, a real marriage with Helian Qing. Han Yang gawked at the small crimson book.

_{"Really? Then who was the one wallowing about on the bed, fraught with pain, to the point where they compelled me to {sleep} with them just to end it?" Helian Qing countered.}"What did you just call me?!" Helian Qing asked furiously.

"Really? Then who was the one wallowing about on the bed, fraught with pain, to the point where they compelled me to sleep with them just to end it?" Helian Qing countered.

_{"Let's go, we're heading back home for a visit." Helian Qing tucked his own book into his pocket, taking Han Yang with him as he went.}
"Sit down and eat. You don't have to bother with him." Helian Qing said to the standing lad.

"Let's go, we're heading back home for a visit." Helian Qing tucked his own book into his pocket, taking Han Yang with him as he went.

_{Mulling it over, Han Yang was unable to look at Helian Qing without a touch of suspicion.}Helian Qing frowned as he looked at the photo, clearly dissatisfied, "So ugly."

Mulling it over, Han Yang was unable to look at Helian Qing without a touch of suspicion.

_{"So, you don't want us to say vows?" Han Yang asked.}People's Republic of China, Marriage Certificate

"So, you don't want us to say vows?" Han Yang asked.

_{People's Republic of China, Marriage Certificate}
"Yeah, that's right. Just take your seat and we'll all eat together." Xu Luozhao, of his accord, pulled out a chair with the hope of taking a seat beside Han Yang.

People's Republic of China, Marriage Certificate

_{"You want to become an intern?" Helian Qing lifted his head to look at the lad.}
"Where do you think you're sitting?" Helian Qing asked gently, his eyes fiercely locked on the other man's hands.

"You want to become an intern?" Helian Qing lifted his head to look at the lad.

_{Helian Qing on the other hand, waited for the boy to plead his case. Growing frustrated, he lightly tapped his fingers against the table, "Do you still want to work here?"}Finished with their breakfast, Helian Qing ferried Han Yang to his school and upon their arrival he also reminded the younger man, "Remember to not eat anything cold or spicy."

Helian Qing on the other hand, waited for the boy to plead his case. Growing frustrated, he lightly tapped his fingers against the table, "Do you still want to work here?"

_{During their meal, Han Yang chatted about the special lecture he had attended earlier, then asked Helian Qing, "Does your company accept those kinds of invitations?"}
The hand belonging to Xu Luozhao currently pulling out the chair, came to a halt. He then raised both hands in surrender and said, "Okay, alright, I'll just sit with you then." After saying so, he turned to make his way over to Helian Qing's side of the table, with the intention of sitting beside him. Sadly, just as he made it, Helian Qing grabbed the chair adjacent to him, pushing it away, clearly indicating to the other fellow he was not welcomed.

During their meal, Han Yang chatted about the special lecture he had attended earlier, then asked Helian Qing, "Does your company accept those kinds of invitations?"

_{His head lifted to look towards the man beside him to find Helian Qing's head was still lowered as he filled in the information on the form before him. The man's writing was very quick, yet his calligraphy was nonetheless beautiful.}"But the Helian Group's threshold is too high, it'll be much better for me to learn at a smaller company." Han Yang explained.

His head lifted to look towards the man beside him to find Helian Qing's head was still lowered as he filled in the information on the form before him. The man's writing was very quick, yet his calligraphy was nonetheless beautiful.

_{Han Yang's words were immediately blocked by Helian Qing, whose hand pressed itself behind the younger man's head as he sealed his lips with a kiss.}Mulling it over, Han Yang was unable to look at Helian Qing without a touch of suspicion.

Han Yang's words were immediately blocked by Helian Qing, whose hand pressed itself behind the younger man's head as he sealed his lips with a kiss.

_{"If he didn't come here to get married, could he have come to get divorced? Anyway, yet another bachelor becomes a {dead man}T/n: dead man - a man who is unavailable.!"} The hand belonging to Xu Luozhao currently pulling out the chair, came to a halt. He then raised both hands in surrender and said, "Okay, alright, I'll just sit with you then." After saying so, he turned to make his way over to Helian Qing's side of the table, with the intention of sitting beside him. Sadly, just as he made it, Helian Qing grabbed the chair adjacent to him, pushing it away, clearly indicating to the other fellow he was not welcomed.

"If he didn't come here to get married, could he have come to get divorced? Anyway, yet another bachelor becomes a dead manT/n: dead man - a man who is unavailable.!"

_{"Huh?" Helian Qing raised his chin.}
"..." Xu Luozhao was dumbstruck, "I just wanted to eat together with you guys."

"Huh?" Helian Qing raised his chin.

_{Han Yang laughed, not saying a single word, as he returned his line of sight to the stage in front of them once more.} Monday morning, bright and early, Han Yang had a scheduled class. Therefore, the two men had made their registration appointment at the Department of Civil Affairs for the afternoon.

Han Yang laughed, not saying a single word, as he returned his line of sight to the stage in front of them once more.

_{The lad's innermost being became awashed with a contemptuous glare he struggled to restrain.}
"Rejected." Helian Qing expressionlessly stated.

The lad's innermost being became awashed with a contemptuous glare he struggled to restrain.

_{"But the Helian Group's threshold is too high, it'll be much better for me to learn at a smaller company." Han Yang explained.}
Han Yang could not help but chuckle, but upon seeing the two bickering men turn their gazes towards him in unison, he soon swallowed down his laughter.

"But the Helian Group's threshold is too high, it'll be much better for me to learn at a smaller company." Han Yang explained.

_{Han Yang upon seeing the man's reaction promptly handed him a napkin, while Helian Qing in turn, angrily looked towards him, "How could you say..." His words came to an abrupt stop at the sight of the joyful expression gleaming within Han Yang's eyes, leaving him momentarily struck with his own case of absent-mindedness.}"You better not take that photo. Last time a reporter took a racy photo, even the magazine it was published in got taken down!"

Han Yang upon seeing the man's reaction promptly handed him a napkin, while Helian Qing in turn, angrily looked towards him, "How could you say..." His words came to an abrupt stop at the sight of the joyful expression gleaming within Han Yang's eyes, leaving him momentarily struck with his own case of absent-mindedness.

_{"Han Yang, what're you thinking about?" One of his former dorm-mates inquired.}"Mn [Okay]. Wait for me at noon so we can have lunch together." Helian Qing mentioned, driving off as soon as he was done.

"Han Yang, what're you thinking about?" One of his former dorm-mates inquired.

_{Han Yang also lowered his head, smiling quietly: {Not what you expected, was it.}}Helian Qing scoffed, taking the towel to rub away the droplets from his mouth, whilst internally plotting: Next time I'll make you use something else to help me wipe.

Han Yang also lowered his head, smiling quietly: Not what you expected, was it.

_{Helian Qing's gaze flitted to the other fellow's hand, Xu Luozhao then obediently released his hold, turning his attention towards Han Yang before he suddenly made the realisation, "Oh… you brought your kid out to have lunch, did you? Hello there, I'm Xu Luozhao."}
"Okay." Xu Luozhao acknowledged, "I won't disturb you two on your date today in order to keep a certain someone from attempting to drown his sorrows."

Helian Qing's gaze flitted to the other fellow's hand, Xu Luozhao then obediently released his hold, turning his attention towards Han Yang before he suddenly made the realisation, "Oh… you brought your kid out to have lunch, did you? Hello there, I'm Xu Luozhao."

_{"Then, does your company accept recent graduates for internships?" Han Yang prodded.}
"You've said enough already, just get lost." Helian Qing demanded.

"Then, does your company accept recent graduates for internships?" Han Yang prodded.

_{In the end, the two did not partake in the vow exchange and instead went straight to the photograph area. The reason for this being, to quote Helian Qing: "Some matters are just done, saying words is pointless."}"Pffft!" Helian Qing choked after the delivery of that statement, almost spraying out the water he had not swallowed, quickly covering his mouth as he coughed fiercely.

In the end, the two did not partake in the vow exchange and instead went straight to the photograph area. The reason for this being, to quote Helian Qing: "Some matters are just done, saying words is pointless."

_{On his way to class, he came across one of his {brothers he} had eaten with on that Friday evening. As they chatted away, it did not take long for both of them to become aware of their shared problem on that day—acute gastroenteritis. Given that they rightly guessed the food they had consumed in that instance was contaminated.}Concerned, Han Yang asked She Zhang about his condition. Once he confirmed his friend was already alright, his heart was put at ease. He had also decided from then on, he himself would prepare his lunch, just to be safe.

On his way to class, he came across one of his brothers he had eaten with on that Friday evening. As they chatted away, it did not take long for both of them to become aware of their shared problem on that day—acute gastroenteritis. Given that they rightly guessed the food they had consumed in that instance was contaminated.

_{"?" Han Yang did not understand, where would he have heard about him?}"Do your friends know about our relationship?" Han Yang questioned.

"?" Han Yang did not understand, where would he have heard about him?

_{Neither aiming from the left nor the right, can be used to coax him, Princess Qing grumbled before continuing to eat his lunch.}
"I'll go then!" Xu Luozhao's shoulders fell.

Neither aiming from the left nor the right, can be used to coax him, Princess Qing grumbled before continuing to eat his lunch.

_{Mulling it over, Han Yang was unable to look at Helian Qing without a touch of suspicion.}Han Yang very much agreed with that sentiment. For if vows had any worth, society would not be plagued with so many marriages ending in divorce.

Mulling it over, Han Yang was unable to look at Helian Qing without a touch of suspicion.

_{In the end, the two did not partake in the vow exchange and instead went straight to the photograph area. The reason for this being, to quote Helian Qing: "Some matters are just done, saying words is pointless."}"..." Who compelled you to sleep with them, huh!

In the end, the two did not partake in the vow exchange and instead went straight to the photograph area. The reason for this being, to quote Helian Qing: "Some matters are just done, saying words is pointless."

_{He stared at the photograph of the two people on his marriage certificate, feeling it was all kind of surreal. He and Helian Qing were married, but oddly enough this time, his heart harboured no resistance.}
After Xu Luozhao left, Helian Qing seeing Han Yang, asked, "Why's your face flushed? When did your face become so thinT/n: thin-faced, is like being thin-skinned, i.e. easily embarrassed/offended. Note, thick-faced means the opposite.?"

He stared at the photograph of the two people on his marriage certificate, feeling it was all kind of surreal. He and Helian Qing were married, but oddly enough this time, his heart harboured no resistance.

_{Han Yang could not help but chuckle, but upon seeing the two bickering men turn their gazes towards him in unison, he soon swallowed down his laughter.}
A little while ago when the younger man had heard Xu Luozhao say he and Helian Qing were on a date, a sliver of embarrassment was felt by him. Yet, upon hearing that man comment on the strangeness of his reaction, it was the same as if that man had said he was normally thick-faced.

Han Yang could not help but chuckle, but upon seeing the two bickering men turn their gazes towards him in unison, he soon swallowed down his laughter.

_{"I'll go then!" Xu Luozhao's shoulders fell.}His head lifted to look towards the man beside him to find Helian Qing's head was still lowered as he filled in the information on the form before him. The man's writing was very quick, yet his calligraphy was nonetheless beautiful.

"I'll go then!" Xu Luozhao's shoulders fell.

_{Originally, before noon, Han Yang and the others had four classes scheduled, but because this was the day the school had invited an executive member of a well-known enterprise to give a lecture, after the end of the first class everyone had to leave and assemble inside the auditorium.}
Anyway, from Xu Luozhao's remarks it seems not only did that guy know of his existence, he also seemed to be aware of his relationship with Helian Qing. Was is possible it was not only Helian Qing's family who were informed, and all his friends were in the loop too?

Originally, before noon, Han Yang and the others had four classes scheduled, but because this was the day the school had invited an executive member of a well-known enterprise to give a lecture, after the end of the first class everyone had to leave and assemble inside the auditorium.

_{{It's so amazing}! Han Yang thought.}At his first time making Helian Qing choke on his drink, Han Yan's heart welled with a glorious feeling of accomplishment. Watching the man staring directly at him, Han Yang, for God knows what reason, then called out, "Qing'er."

It's so amazing! Han Yang thought.

_{"You know, recently your head seems to always be in the clouds. Could it be love that's got you so enthralled, hm?" His brother teased, "Don't forget to bring our sister-in-law along to have a meal with all of us next time, alright?"}
Mulling it over, Han Yang was unable to look at Helian Qing without a touch of suspicion.

"You know, recently your head seems to always be in the clouds. Could it be love that's got you so enthralled, hm?" His brother teased, "Don't forget to bring our sister-in-law along to have a meal with all of us next time, alright?"

_{During their meal, Han Yang chatted about the special lecture he had attended earlier, then asked Helian Qing, "Does your company accept those kinds of invitations?"}"That's not what I meant, it's just..." Han Yang lightly coughed, "I'm not used to this feeling."

During their meal, Han Yang chatted about the special lecture he had attended earlier, then asked Helian Qing, "Does your company accept those kinds of invitations?"

_{"Huh?" Helian Qing raised his chin.}A little while ago when the younger man had heard Xu Luozhao say he and Helian Qing were on a date, a sliver of embarrassment was felt by him. Yet, upon hearing that man comment on the strangeness of his reaction, it was the same as if that man had said he was normally thick-faced.

"Huh?" Helian Qing raised his chin.

_{"I'll go then!" Xu Luozhao's shoulders fell.}
"Why are you staring?" Helian Qing asked.

"I'll go then!" Xu Luozhao's shoulders fell.

_{Helian Qing on the other hand, waited for the boy to plead his case. Growing frustrated, he lightly tapped his fingers against the table, "Do you still want to work here?"}"Huh? It's not bad." Han Yang inched closer to him. He thought the picture was alright. A little while ago when the photographer took their photo, they had more than a dozen pictures to choose from before finally selecting one where Helian Qing's face did not appear so sour.

Helian Qing on the other hand, waited for the boy to plead his case. Growing frustrated, he lightly tapped his fingers against the table, "Do you still want to work here?"

_{Monday morning, bright and early, Han Yang had a scheduled class. Therefore, the two men had made their registration appointment at the Department of Civil Affairs for the afternoon.}
"Do your friends know about our relationship?" Han Yang questioned.

Monday morning, bright and early, Han Yang had a scheduled class. Therefore, the two men had made their registration appointment at the Department of Civil Affairs for the afternoon.

_{"Sit down and eat. You don't have to bother with him." Helian Qing said to the standing lad.}People's Republic of China, Marriage Certificate

"Sit down and eat. You don't have to bother with him." Helian Qing said to the standing lad.

_N/A "Let's go, we're heading back home for a visit." Helian Qing tucked his own book into his pocket, taking Han Yang with him as he went.

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_{"Han Yang, what're you thinking about?" One of his former dorm-mates inquired.}After paying the fee, the two filled out their forms on a table.

"Han Yang, what're you thinking about?" One of his former dorm-mates inquired.

_{While Han Yang signed his name, the scene of their first meeting suddenly entered his mind. He thought of the Helian Qing from that day, compared with the Helian Qing of now and of how they felt like two completely different people to him. Though he did not quite understand why, in his heart, he unexpectedly felt as if their initial meeting had been a lifetime ago.}
"What relationship do we have?" The other man queried in return.

While Han Yang signed his name, the scene of their first meeting suddenly entered his mind. He thought of the Helian Qing from that day, compared with the Helian Qing of now and of how they felt like two completely different people to him. Though he did not quite understand why, in his heart, he unexpectedly felt as if their initial meeting had been a lifetime ago.

_{"Okay." Xu Luozhao acknowledged, "I won't disturb you two on your date today in order to keep a {certain someone} from attempting to drown his sorrows."}"What relationship do we have?" The other man queried in return.

"Okay." Xu Luozhao acknowledged, "I won't disturb you two on your date today in order to keep a certain someone from attempting to drown his sorrows."

_{"Mn [Okay]. Wait for me at noon so we can have lunch together." Helian Qing mentioned, driving off as soon as he was done.}"It's nothing." Han Yang returned from his daze, accompanied by the realisation he had once again drifted off in thought, as well as the exponential increase in his absent-mindedness ever since he and Helian Qing had been together.

"Mn [Okay]. Wait for me at noon so we can have lunch together." Helian Qing mentioned, driving off as soon as he was done.

_{During their meal, Han Yang chatted about the special lecture he had attended earlier, then asked Helian Qing, "Does your company accept those kinds of invitations?"}"It's nothing." Han Yang returned from his daze, accompanied by the realisation he had once again drifted off in thought, as well as the exponential increase in his absent-mindedness ever since he and Helian Qing had been together.

During their meal, Han Yang chatted about the special lecture he had attended earlier, then asked Helian Qing, "Does your company accept those kinds of invitations?"

_{"That could be possible." Helian Qing's eyes stayed on the boy, just to see how he would react.}
Han Yang became mum. Helian Qing's eyes flashed with a glint of mockery as he lifted the glass of water beside him to drink. Just as he took a gulp, he heard Han Yang retort, "A relationship of soon to be husbands."

"That could be possible." Helian Qing's eyes stayed on the boy, just to see how he would react.

_{Sure enough, in the next split second he heard the sharp-tongued man speak, "Your mouth says no, but deep down you want it badly, don't you?"}On his way to class, he came across one of his brothers he had eaten with on that Friday evening. As they chatted away, it did not take long for both of them to become aware of their shared problem on that day—acute gastroenteritis. Given that they rightly guessed the food they had consumed in that instance was contaminated.

Sure enough, in the next split second he heard the sharp-tongued man speak, "Your mouth says no, but deep down you want it badly, don't you?"

_{"Really, it's true! I didn't see it wrongly! Did he come to register a marriage? Who's the man beside him?"}
"Pffft!" Helian Qing choked after the delivery of that statement, almost spraying out the water he had not swallowed, quickly covering his mouth as he coughed fiercely.

"Really, it's true! I didn't see it wrongly! Did he come to register a marriage? Who's the man beside him?"

_{"My condition is really not that serious." Han Yang asserted, believing the past Friday was simply an accident, and nothing more.}"Han Yang grinned as he stuffed the napkin in the man's hand, "Wipe your mouth, some water spilled out." He directed, pointing towards the corners of the man's lips.

"My condition is really not that serious." Han Yang asserted, believing the past Friday was simply an accident, and nothing more.

_{"My condition is really not that serious." Han Yang asserted, believing the past Friday was simply an accident, and nothing more.}
Han Yang upon seeing the man's reaction promptly handed him a napkin, while Helian Qing in turn, angrily looked towards him, "How could you say..." His words came to an abrupt stop at the sight of the joyful expression gleaming within Han Yang's eyes, leaving him momentarily struck with his own case of absent-mindedness.

"My condition is really not that serious." Han Yang asserted, believing the past Friday was simply an accident, and nothing more.

_{After watching the vehicle depart, Han Yang turned on his heels and headed into the school.}"Sit down and eat. You don't have to bother with him." Helian Qing said to the standing lad.

After watching the vehicle depart, Han Yang turned on his heels and headed into the school.

_{Han Yang's words were immediately blocked by Helian Qing, whose hand pressed itself behind the younger man's head as he sealed his lips with a kiss.}
For the duration of time those two had lived together, this was the first time Helian Qing was able to behold the sight of Han Yang exposing such an expression, where the lad's face was brimming with so much unbridled joy, it simply made his heart melt.

Han Yang's words were immediately blocked by Helian Qing, whose hand pressed itself behind the younger man's head as he sealed his lips with a kiss.

_{Helian Qing scoffed, taking the towel to rub away the droplets from his mouth, whilst internally plotting: Next time I'll make you use something else to help me wipe.}
At his first time making Helian Qing choke on his drink, Han Yan's heart welled with a glorious feeling of accomplishment. Watching the man staring directly at him, Han Yang, for God knows what reason^[2], then called out, "Qing'er."

Helian Qing scoffed, taking the towel to rub away the droplets from his mouth, whilst internally plotting: Next time I'll make you use something else to help me wipe.

_{But as they left, Han Yang heard a few chattering voices behind him.}Neither aiming from the left nor the right, can be used to coax him, Princess Qing grumbled before continuing to eat his lunch.

But as they left, Han Yang heard a few chattering voices behind him.

_{"Oh my gosh, was that Helian Group's President, Helian Qing? I saw him in a magazine!"}"Yes, the public relations department is responsible for those." Helian Qing replied.

"Oh my gosh, was that Helian Group's President, Helian Qing? I saw him in a magazine!"

_{Helian Qing scoffed, taking the towel to rub away the droplets from his mouth, whilst internally plotting: {Next time I'll make you use something else to help me wipe.}}Concerned, Han Yang asked She Zhang about his condition. Once he confirmed his friend was already alright, his heart was put at ease. He had also decided from then on, he himself would prepare his lunch, just to be safe.

Helian Qing scoffed, taking the towel to rub away the droplets from his mouth, whilst internally plotting: Next time I'll make you use something else to help me wipe.

_{"You better not take that photo. Last time a reporter took a racy photo, even the magazine it was published in got taken down!"}
"What did you just call me?!" Helian Qing asked furiously.

"You better not take that photo. Last time a reporter took a racy photo, even the magazine it was published in got taken down!"

_{Holder: Han Yang.}Han Yang, "..."

Holder: Han Yang.

_{The hand belonging to Xu Luozhao currently pulling out the chair, came to a halt. He then raised both hands in surrender and said, "Okay, alright, I'll just sit with you then.}The holler came from behind Han Yang, the two words "Qing-er", drawled out teasingly. The boy choked, reflexively raising his head to look at the man sitting across from him, just to see Helian Qing's face darken as he glared past him.

The hand belonging to Xu Luozhao currently pulling out the chair, came to a halt. He then raised both hands in surrender and said, "Okay, alright, I'll just sit with you then." After saying so, he turned to make his way over to Helian Qing's side of the table, with the intention of sitting beside him. Sadly, just as he made it, Helian Qing grabbed the chair adjacent to him, pushing it away, clearly indicating to the other fellow he was not welcomed.

_{"That could be possible." Helian Qing's eyes stayed on the boy, just to see how he would react.}Cradling his forehead in his hand, Han Yang conceded, "I understand, just go get yourself to work, alright?"

"That could be possible." Helian Qing's eyes stayed on the boy, just to see how he would react.

_{In the future, am I really going to spend a lifetime with this sharp-tongued one? His heart suddenly grew weary. That gentle moment at the hospital was not at all enough, if Helian Qing just by opening his mouth can squander it.}
"Han Yang grinned as he stuffed the napkin in the man's hand, "Wipe your mouth, some water spilled out." He directed, pointing towards the corners of the man's lips.

In the future, am I really going to spend a lifetime with this sharp-tongued one? His heart suddenly grew weary. That gentle moment at the hospital was not at all enough, if Helian Qing just by opening his mouth can squander it.

_{"Do your friends know about our relationship?" Han Yang questioned.}
Helian Qing scoffed, taking the towel to rub away the droplets from his mouth, whilst internally plotting: Next time I'll make you use something else to help me wipe.

"Do your friends know about our relationship?" Han Yang questioned.

_{"Really? Then who was the one wallowing about on the bed, fraught with pain, to the point where they compelled me to {sleep} with them just to end it?" Helian Qing countered.}"You better not take that photo. Last time a reporter took a racy photo, even the magazine it was published in got taken down!"

"Really? Then who was the one wallowing about on the bed, fraught with pain, to the point where they compelled me to sleep with them just to end it?" Helian Qing countered.

_{Finished with their breakfast, Helian Qing ferried Han Yang to his school and upon their arrival he also reminded the younger man, "Remember to not eat anything cold or spicy."}"You want to become an intern?" Helian Qing lifted his head to look at the lad.

Finished with their breakfast, Helian Qing ferried Han Yang to his school and upon their arrival he also reminded the younger man, "Remember to not eat anything cold or spicy."

_{Sure enough, in the next split second he heard the sharp-tongued man speak, "Your mouth says no, but deep down you want it badly, don't you?"}Han Yang laughed, not saying a single word, as he returned his line of sight to the stage in front of them once more.

Sure enough, in the next split second he heard the sharp-tongued man speak, "Your mouth says no, but deep down you want it badly, don't you?"

_{Han Yang, "..."}
Later that afternoon at the Department of Civil Affairs to register themselves as a couple, they were the only male couple there. Han Yang entered behind Helian Qing somewhat awkwardly, constantly feeling everyone's lingering gazes were on them. Helian Qing, in contrast, was just as he had always been, donned in a domineering appearance which caused whoever pointed their gaze his way to turn a blind eye.

Han Yang, "..."

_{Anyway, from Xu Luozhao's remarks it seems not only did that guy know of his existence, he also seemed to be aware of his relationship with Helian Qing. {Was is possible it was not only Helian Qing's family who were informed, and all his friends were in the loop too?}}Han Yang became mum. Helian Qing's eyes flashed with a glint of mockery as he lifted the glass of water beside him to drink. Just as he took a gulp, he heard Han Yang retort, "A relationship of soon to be husbands."

Anyway, from Xu Luozhao's remarks it seems not only did that guy know of his existence, he also seemed to be aware of his relationship with Helian Qing. Was is possible it was not only Helian Qing's family who were informed, and all his friends were in the loop too?

_{In the end, the two did not partake in the vow exchange and instead went straight to the photograph area. The reason for this being, to quote Helian Qing: "Some matters are just done, saying words is pointless."}
After paying the fee, the two filled out their forms on a table.

In the end, the two did not partake in the vow exchange and instead went straight to the photograph area. The reason for this being, to quote Helian Qing: "Some matters are just done, saying words is pointless."

_{{In the future, am I really going to spend a lifetime with this sharp-tongued one?} His heart suddenly grew weary. That gentle moment at the hospital was not at all enough, if Helian Qing just by opening his mouth can squander it.}It's so amazing! Han Yang thought.

In the future, am I really going to spend a lifetime with this sharp-tongued one? His heart suddenly grew weary. That gentle moment at the hospital was not at all enough, if Helian Qing just by opening his mouth can squander it.

_{Because of such thoughts, Han Yang's writing came to a halt.}
While Han Yang signed his name, the scene of their first meeting suddenly entered his mind. He thought of the Helian Qing from that day, compared with the Helian Qing of now and of how they felt like two completely different people to him. Though he did not quite understand why, in his heart, he unexpectedly felt as if their initial meeting had been a lifetime ago.

Because of such thoughts, Han Yang's writing came to a halt.

_{Han Yang laughed, not saying a single word, as he returned his line of sight to the stage in front of them once more.}
His head lifted to look towards the man beside him to find Helian Qing's head was still lowered as he filled in the information on the form before him. The man's writing was very quick, yet his calligraphy was nonetheless beautiful.

Han Yang laughed, not saying a single word, as he returned his line of sight to the stage in front of them once more.

_{Helian Qing scoffed, taking the towel to rub away the droplets from his mouth, whilst internally plotting: {Next time I'll make you use something else to help me wipe.}}"What did you just call me?!" Helian Qing asked furiously.

Helian Qing scoffed, taking the towel to rub away the droplets from his mouth, whilst internally plotting: Next time I'll make you use something else to help me wipe.

_{After paying the fee, the two filled out their forms on a table.}Finished with their breakfast, Helian Qing ferried Han Yang to his school and upon their arrival he also reminded the younger man, "Remember to not eat anything cold or spicy."

After paying the fee, the two filled out their forms on a table.

_{Helian Qing's voice sounded beside his ear, ushering in the return of his wondering spirit only for him to gander at a "So there is a cure for your prior illness" expression looking towards him.}Because of such thoughts, Han Yang's writing came to a halt.

Helian Qing's voice sounded beside his ear, ushering in the return of his wondering spirit only for him to gander at a "So there is a cure for your prior illness" expression looking towards him.

_{"Pffft!" Helian Qing choked after the delivery of that statement, almost spraying out the water he had not swallowed, quickly covering his mouth as he coughed fiercely.}
In the future, will I really be with this man for a lifetime? How will explain this to Grandpa, will he object to it?

"Pffft!" Helian Qing choked after the delivery of that statement, almost spraying out the water he had not swallowed, quickly covering his mouth as he coughed fiercely.

_{"..." Xu Luozhao was dumbstruck, "I just wanted to eat together with you guys."}Han Yang, "No it's not, the stamp is..."

"..." Xu Luozhao was dumbstruck, "I just wanted to eat together with you guys."

_{Xu Luozhao walked over from behind Han Yang to pat Helian Qing on his shoulder, "Just a couple days ago you were trying to drink away your sorrows, but today you're in the mood to dine and you didn't even call me! So much for appreciation, huh!"}"Han Yang grinned as he stuffed the napkin in the man's hand, "Wipe your mouth, some water spilled out." He directed, pointing towards the corners of the man's lips.

Xu Luozhao walked over from behind Han Yang to pat Helian Qing on his shoulder, "Just a couple days ago you were trying to drink away your sorrows, but today you're in the mood to dine and you didn't even call me! So much for appreciation, huh!"

_{"Mn [Okay]. Wait for me at noon so we can have lunch together." Helian Qing mentioned, driving off as soon as he was done.}
Because of such thoughts, Han Yang's writing came to a halt.

"Mn [Okay]. Wait for me at noon so we can have lunch together." Helian Qing mentioned, driving off as soon as he was done.

_{"Helian Qing's gaze lowered to the boy's fingers pulling at his sleeve, before simply turning to look at him, "And? Is being married to me humiliating?"}"You've said enough already, just get lost." Helian Qing demanded.

"Helian Qing's gaze lowered to the boy's fingers pulling at his sleeve, before simply turning to look at him, "And? Is being married to me humiliating?"

_{Han Yang, "No it's not, the stamp is..."}
However, once he began to reminisce of his time together with Helian Qing in the hospital, it actually started to not seem so bad, even seeming rather nice.

Han Yang, "No it's not, the stamp is..."

_{At his first time making Helian Qing choke on his drink, Han Yan's heart welled with a glorious feeling of accomplishment. Watching the man staring directly at him, Han Yang, for God knows what reason, then called out, "Qing'er."}In the future, will I really be with this man for a lifetime? How will explain this to Grandpa, will he object to it?

At his first time making Helian Qing choke on his drink, Han Yan's heart welled with a glorious feeling of accomplishment. Watching the man staring directly at him, Han Yang, for God knows what reason, then called out, "Qing'er."

_{Helian Qing laughed, "A seal is missing."}"Where do you think you're sitting?" Helian Qing asked gently, his eyes fiercely locked on the other man's hands.

Helian Qing laughed, "A seal is missing."

_{"I heard your company is quite strict and generally doesn't accept recent graduates." Han Yang mentioned.}
"Do you suffer from a terminal case of stupefaction?"

"I heard your company is quite strict and generally doesn't accept recent graduates." Han Yang mentioned.

_{Cradling his forehead in his hand, Han Yang conceded, "I understand, just go get yourself to work, alright?"}
Helian Qing's voice sounded beside his ear, ushering in the return of his wondering spirit only for him to gander at a "So there is a cure for your prior illness" expression looking towards him.

Cradling his forehead in his hand, Han Yang conceded, "I understand, just go get yourself to work, alright?"

_{"But the Helian Group's threshold is too high, it'll be much better for me to learn at a smaller company." Han Yang explained.}Han Yang looked at the man-face to face-for a few seconds, then lowered his head and continued eating.

"But the Helian Group's threshold is too high, it'll be much better for me to learn at a smaller company." Han Yang explained.

_{{In the future, will I really be with this man for a lifetime? How will explain this to Grandpa, will he object to it?}}"Okay." Xu Luozhao acknowledged, "I won't disturb you two on your date today in order to keep a certain someone from attempting to drown his sorrows."

In the future, will I really be with this man for a lifetime? How will explain this to Grandpa, will he object to it?

_{Done with filling out their forms, an employee took them into the hall where they would declare their vows, and it just so happened that there was another newlywed couple there swearing their oaths as well.}
In the future, am I really going to spend a lifetime with this sharp-tongued one? His heart suddenly grew weary. That gentle moment at the hospital was not at all enough, if Helian Qing just by opening his mouth can squander it.

Done with filling out their forms, an employee took them into the hall where they would declare their vows, and it just so happened that there was another newlywed couple there swearing their oaths as well.

_{In the end, the two did not partake in the vow exchange and instead went straight to the photograph area. The reason for this being, to quote Helian Qing: "Some matters are just done, saying words is pointless."}"That's not what I meant, it's just..." Han Yang lightly coughed, "I'm not used to this feeling."

In the end, the two did not partake in the vow exchange and instead went straight to the photograph area. The reason for this being, to quote Helian Qing: "Some matters are just done, saying words is pointless."

_{After paying the fee, the two filled out their forms on a table.}
The lad's innermost being became awashed with a contemptuous glare he struggled to restrain.

After paying the fee, the two filled out their forms on a table.

_{However, once he began to reminisce of his time together with Helian Qing in the hospital, it actually started to not seem so bad, even seeming rather nice.}"Okay." Xu Luozhao acknowledged, "I won't disturb you two on your date today in order to keep a certain someone from attempting to drown his sorrows."

However, once he began to reminisce of his time together with Helian Qing in the hospital, it actually started to not seem so bad, even seeming rather nice.

_{Han Yang, caught off guard by the sentence "brought your kid out to have lunch", upon noticing he was being greeted, stood up and nodded, "Hello, I'm Han Yang."}From the moment the department's employee placed the little red bookT/n: little red book = marriage certificate. Refer to the above chapter pic. within his hands, Han Yang was internally reeling with both nervousness and relief.

Han Yang, caught off guard by the sentence "brought your kid out to have lunch", upon noticing he was being greeted, stood up and nodded, "Hello, I'm Han Yang."

_{"If he didn't come here to get married, could he have come to get divorced? Anyway, yet another bachelor becomes a dead manT/n: dead man - a man who is unavailable.!"}
Done with filling out their forms, an employee took them into the hall where they would declare their vows, and it just so happened that there was another newlywed couple there swearing their oaths as well.

"If he didn't come here to get married, could he have come to get divorced? Anyway, yet another bachelor becomes a dead manT/n: dead man - a man who is unavailable.!"

_{"Move closer, a bit more." The photographer instructed the two.}Helian Qing laughed, "A seal is missing."

"Move closer, a bit more." The photographer instructed the two.

_{Helian Qing laughed, "A seal is missing."}People's Republic of China, Marriage Certificate

Helian Qing laughed, "A seal is missing."

_{"Why are you staring?" Helian Qing asked.}"It's nothing." Han Yang returned from his daze, accompanied by the realisation he had once again drifted off in thought, as well as the exponential increase in his absent-mindedness ever since he and Helian Qing had been together.

"Why are you staring?" Helian Qing asked.

_{Han Yang, caught off guard by the sentence "brought your kid out to have lunch", upon noticing he was being greeted, stood up and nodded, "Hello, I'm Han Yang."}
"This is stupid." Helian Qing remarked.

Han Yang, caught off guard by the sentence "brought your kid out to have lunch", upon noticing he was being greeted, stood up and nodded, "Hello, I'm Han Yang."

_{Chapter Twelve}After Helian Qing started the car and they left, Han Yang sat in the front passenger seat, taking out the little red book to look at it again.

Chapter Twelve

_{Anyway, from Xu Luozhao's remarks it seems not only did that guy know of his existence, he also seemed to be aware of his relationship with Helian Qing. {Was is possible it was not only Helian Qing's family who were informed, and all his friends were in the loop too?}}On his way to class, he came across one of his brothers he had eaten with on that Friday evening. As they chatted away, it did not take long for both of them to become aware of their shared problem on that day—acute gastroenteritis. Given that they rightly guessed the food they had consumed in that instance was contaminated.

Anyway, from Xu Luozhao's remarks it seems not only did that guy know of his existence, he also seemed to be aware of his relationship with Helian Qing. Was is possible it was not only Helian Qing's family who were informed, and all his friends were in the loop too?

_{"Do you suffer from a terminal case of stupefaction?"}However, once he began to reminisce of his time together with Helian Qing in the hospital, it actually started to not seem so bad, even seeming rather nice.

"Do you suffer from a terminal case of stupefaction?"

_{"Really? Then who was the one wallowing about on the bed, fraught with pain, to the point where they compelled me to sleep with them just to end it?" Helian Qing countered.}
"So, you don't want us to say vows?" Han Yang asked.

"Really? Then who was the one wallowing about on the bed, fraught with pain, to the point where they compelled me to sleep with them just to end it?" Helian Qing countered.

_{After paying the fee, the two filled out their forms on a table.}Han Yang looked at the man-face to face-for a few seconds, then lowered his head and continued eating.

After paying the fee, the two filled out their forms on a table.

_{"Then, does your company accept recent graduates for internships?" Han Yang prodded.}"Yeah, that's right. Just take your seat and we'll all eat together." Xu Luozhao, of his accord, pulled out a chair with the hope of taking a seat beside Han Yang.

"Then, does your company accept recent graduates for internships?" Han Yang prodded.

_{"You want to become an intern?" Helian Qing lifted his head to look at the lad.}Han Yang, "..."

"You want to become an intern?" Helian Qing lifted his head to look at the lad.

_{"What did you just call me?!" Helian Qing asked furiously.}
In the end, the two did not partake in the vow exchange and instead went straight to the photograph area. The reason for this being, to quote Helian Qing: "Some matters are just done, saying words is pointless."

"What did you just call me?!" Helian Qing asked furiously.

_{However, once he began to reminisce of his time together with Helian Qing in the hospital, it actually started to not seem so bad, even seeming rather nice.}"Where do you think you're sitting?" Helian Qing asked gently, his eyes fiercely locked on the other man's hands.

However, once he began to reminisce of his time together with Helian Qing in the hospital, it actually started to not seem so bad, even seeming rather nice.

_{After Helian Qing started the car and they left, Han Yang sat in the front passenger seat, taking out the little red book to look at it again.}"If he didn't come here to get married, could he have come to get divorced? Anyway, yet another bachelor becomes a dead manT/n: dead man - a man who is unavailable.!"

After Helian Qing started the car and they left, Han Yang sat in the front passenger seat, taking out the little red book to look at it again.

_{"I do." Han Yang said sincerely.}
Han Yang very much agreed with that sentiment. For if vows had any worth, society would not be plagued with so many marriages ending in divorce.

"I do." Han Yang said sincerely.

_{"?" Han Yang did not understand, where would he have heard about him?}Concerned, Han Yang asked She Zhang about his condition. Once he confirmed his friend was already alright, his heart was put at ease. He had also decided from then on, he himself would prepare his lunch, just to be safe.

"?" Han Yang did not understand, where would he have heard about him?

_{"That's not what I meant, it's just..." Han Yang lightly coughed, "I'm not used to this feeling."}Han Yang's words were immediately blocked by Helian Qing, whose hand pressed itself behind the younger man's head as he sealed his lips with a kiss.

"That's not what I meant, it's just..." Han Yang lightly coughed, "I'm not used to this feeling."

_{Finished with their breakfast, Helian Qing ferried Han Yang to his school and upon their arrival he also reminded the younger man, "Remember to not eat anything cold or spicy."}People's Republic of China, Marriage Certificate

Finished with their breakfast, Helian Qing ferried Han Yang to his school and upon their arrival he also reminded the younger man, "Remember to not eat anything cold or spicy."

_{Han Yang very much agreed with that sentiment. For if vows had any worth, society would not be plagued with so many marriages ending in divorce.}
"Move closer, a bit more." The photographer instructed the two.

Han Yang very much agreed with that sentiment. For if vows had any worth, society would not be plagued with so many marriages ending in divorce.

_{Han Yang had been looking forward to hearing this speech prior to this day. He really wanted to listen to the experiences and words of wisdom spoken by that successful person. However, the moment he recalled he would be going with Helian Qing to register their marriage, all those existing thoughts flew away, leaving him nervous, excited, and just a wee bit curious instead.}
Helian Qing remained indifferent while he stood, leaving Han Yang with no other choice than to be the one to move a tad closer to where the other man was standing. Just as he did, Helian Qing's arm reached out to embrace him by the waist. The shorter man lifted his head towards the one holding him, whose face was boldly adorned with the four words "Throwing yourself at me~"

Han Yang had been looking forward to hearing this speech prior to this day. He really wanted to listen to the experiences and words of wisdom spoken by that successful person. However, the moment he recalled he would be going with Helian Qing to register their marriage, all those existing thoughts flew away, leaving him nervous, excited, and just a wee bit curious instead.

_{For the duration of time those two had lived together, this was the first time Helian Qing was able to behold the sight of Han Yang exposing such an expression, where the lad's face was brimming with so much unbridled joy, it simply made his heart melt.} In the future, will I really be with this man for a lifetime? How will explain this to Grandpa, will he object to it?

For the duration of time those two had lived together, this was the first time Helian Qing was able to behold the sight of Han Yang exposing such an expression, where the lad's face was brimming with so much unbridled joy, it simply made his heart melt.

_{"I was just casually asking." Han Yang reneged.}This is a real marriage, a real marriage with Helian Qing. Han Yang gawked at the small crimson book.

"I was just casually asking." Han Yang reneged. Though in actuality, he had such a notion in his head from before, since the Helian Group was a company many people wanted to get into, and he was no exception. But now, given his current relationship with Helian Qing, he was a bit more hesitant, and with Helian Qing's piercing manner of speaking, that man was sure to not let him off the hook so easily.

_{Han Yang became mum. Helian Qing's eyes flashed with a glint of mockery as he lifted the glass of water beside him to drink. Just as he took a gulp, he heard Han Yang retort, "A relationship of soon to be husbands."}
Han Yang, "..."

Han Yang became mum. Helian Qing's eyes flashed with a glint of mockery as he lifted the glass of water beside him to drink. Just as he took a gulp, he heard Han Yang retort, "A relationship of soon to be husbands."

_{"I'll go then!" Xu Luozhao's shoulders fell.}"But the Helian Group's threshold is too high, it'll be much better for me to learn at a smaller company." Han Yang explained.

"I'll go then!" Xu Luozhao's shoulders fell.

_{Mulling it over, Han Yang was unable to look at Helian Qing without a touch of suspicion.}"You better not take that photo. Last time a reporter took a racy photo, even the magazine it was published in got taken down!"

Mulling it over, Han Yang was unable to look at Helian Qing without a touch of suspicion.

_{For the duration of time those two had lived together, this was the first time Helian Qing was able to behold the sight of Han Yang exposing such an expression, where the lad's face was brimming with so much unbridled joy, it simply made his heart melt.} The lad's innermost being became awashed with a contemptuous glare he struggled to restrain.

For the duration of time those two had lived together, this was the first time Helian Qing was able to behold the sight of Han Yang exposing such an expression, where the lad's face was brimming with so much unbridled joy, it simply made his heart melt.

_{"This is stupid." Helian Qing remarked.}
From the moment the department's employee placed the little red bookT/n: little red book = marriage certificate. Refer to the above chapter pic. within his hands, Han Yang was internally reeling with both nervousness and relief.

"This is stupid." Helian Qing remarked.

_{The holler came from behind Han Yang, the two words "Qing-er", drawled out teasingly. The boy choked, reflexively raising his head to look at the man sitting across from him, just to see Helian Qing's face darken as he glared past him.}His head lifted to look towards the man beside him to find Helian Qing's head was still lowered as he filled in the information on the form before him. The man's writing was very quick, yet his calligraphy was nonetheless beautiful.

The holler came from behind Han Yang, the two words "Qing-er", drawled out teasingly. The boy choked, reflexively raising his head to look at the man sitting across from him, just to see Helian Qing's face darken as he glared past him.

_{Han Yang also lowered his head, smiling quietly: {Not what you expected, was it.}}Because of such thoughts, Han Yang's writing came to a halt.

Han Yang also lowered his head, smiling quietly: Not what you expected, was it.

_{"Yes, the public relations department is responsible for those." Helian Qing replied.}
This is a real marriage, a real marriage with Helian Qing. Han Yang gawked at the small crimson book.

"Yes, the public relations department is responsible for those." Helian Qing replied.

_{"Huh? It's not bad." Han Yang inched closer to him. He thought the picture was alright. A little while ago when the photographer took their photo, they had more than a dozen pictures to choose from before finally selecting one where Helian Qing's face did not appear so sour.}"Then do you want me to go make them shut up?" Helian Qing asked.

"Huh? It's not bad." Han Yang inched closer to him. He thought the picture was alright. A little while ago when the photographer took their photo, they had more than a dozen pictures to choose from before finally selecting one where Helian Qing's face did not appear so sour.

_{Helian Qing's gaze flitted to the other fellow's hand, Xu Luozhao then obediently released his hold, turning his attention towards Han Yang before he suddenly made the realisation, "Oh… you brought your kid out to have lunch, did you? Hello there, I'm Xu Luozhao."}"I do." Han Yang said sincerely.

Helian Qing's gaze flitted to the other fellow's hand, Xu Luozhao then obediently released his hold, turning his attention towards Han Yang before he suddenly made the realisation, "Oh… you brought your kid out to have lunch, did you? Hello there, I'm Xu Luozhao."

_{"Yeah, that's right. Just take your seat and we'll all eat together." Xu Luozhao, of his accord, pulled out a chair with the hope of taking a seat beside Han Yang.}Neither aiming from the left nor the right, can be used to coax him, Princess Qing grumbled before continuing to eat his lunch.

"Yeah, that's right. Just take your seat and we'll all eat together." Xu Luozhao, of his accord, pulled out a chair with the hope of taking a seat beside Han Yang.

_{"Move closer, a bit more." The photographer instructed the two.}
"Let's go, we're heading back home for a visit." Helian Qing tucked his own book into his pocket, taking Han Yang with him as he went.

"Move closer, a bit more." The photographer instructed the two.

_{"That could be possible." Helian Qing's eyes stayed on the boy, just to see how he would react.}"Oh my gosh, was that Helian Group's President, Helian Qing? I saw him in a magazine!"

"That could be possible." Helian Qing's eyes stayed on the boy, just to see how he would react.

_{"Oh my gosh, was that Helian Group's President, Helian Qing? I saw him in a magazine!"}"What did you just call me?!" Helian Qing asked furiously.

"Oh my gosh, was that Helian Group's President, Helian Qing? I saw him in a magazine!"

_{Han Yang very much agreed with that sentiment. For if vows had any worth, society would not be plagued with so many marriages ending in divorce.}After watching the vehicle depart, Han Yang turned on his heels and headed into the school.

Han Yang very much agreed with that sentiment. For if vows had any worth, society would not be plagued with so many marriages ending in divorce.

_{"Why are you staring?" Helian Qing asked.}
But as they left, Han Yang heard a few chattering voices behind him.

"Why are you staring?" Helian Qing asked.

_{"Rejected." Helian Qing expressionlessly stated.}"So, you don't want us to say vows?" Han Yang asked.

"Rejected." Helian Qing expressionlessly stated.

_{Helian Qing scoffed, taking the towel to rub away the droplets from his mouth, whilst internally plotting: {Next time I'll make you use something else to help me wipe.}}Concerned, Han Yang asked She Zhang about his condition. Once he confirmed his friend was already alright, his heart was put at ease. He had also decided from then on, he himself would prepare his lunch, just to be safe.

Helian Qing scoffed, taking the towel to rub away the droplets from his mouth, whilst internally plotting: Next time I'll make you use something else to help me wipe.

_{Helian Qing frowned as he looked at the photo, clearly dissatisfied, "So ugly."}
"Oh my gosh, was that Helian Group's President, Helian Qing? I saw him in a magazine!"

Helian Qing frowned as he looked at the photo, clearly dissatisfied, "So ugly."

_{After watching the vehicle depart, Han Yang turned on his heels and headed into the school.}Han Yang had been looking forward to hearing this speech prior to this day. He really wanted to listen to the experiences and words of wisdom spoken by that successful person. However, the moment he recalled he would be going with Helian Qing to register their marriage, all those existing thoughts flew away, leaving him nervous, excited, and just a wee bit curious instead.

After watching the vehicle depart, Han Yang turned on his heels and headed into the school.

_{At noon, as promised, Helian Qing came to pick hang Yang up for their meal. In consideration for the condition of the younger man's stomach, he especially sought out a restaurant specialising in Cantonese cuisine.}Cradling his forehead in his hand, Han Yang conceded, "I understand, just go get yourself to work, alright?"

At noon, as promised, Helian Qing came to pick hang Yang up for their meal. In consideration for the condition of the younger man's stomach, he especially sought out a restaurant specialising in Cantonese cuisine.

_{"I was just casually asking." Han Yang reneged.}
"Really, it's true! I didn't see it wrongly! Did he come to register a marriage? Who's the man beside him?"

"I was just casually asking." Han Yang reneged. Though in actuality, he had such a notion in his head from before, since the Helian Group was a company many people wanted to get into, and he was no exception. But now, given his current relationship with Helian Qing, he was a bit more hesitant, and with Helian Qing's piercing manner of speaking, that man was sure to not let him off the hook so easily.

_{After watching the vehicle depart, Han Yang turned on his heels and headed into the school.}Han Yang upon seeing the man's reaction promptly handed him a napkin, while Helian Qing in turn, angrily looked towards him, "How could you say..." His words came to an abrupt stop at the sight of the joyful expression gleaming within Han Yang's eyes, leaving him momentarily struck with his own case of absent-mindedness.

After watching the vehicle depart, Han Yang turned on his heels and headed into the school.

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"If he didn't come here to get married, could he have come to get divorced? Anyway, yet another bachelor becomes a dead manT/n: dead man - a man who is unavailable.^[3]!"

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_{Sure enough, in the next split second he heard the sharp-tongued man speak, "Your mouth says no, but deep down you want it badly, don't you?"}"Do you suffer from a terminal case of stupefaction?"

Sure enough, in the next split second he heard the sharp-tongued man speak, "Your mouth says no, but deep down you want it badly, don't you?"

_{For the duration of time those two had lived together, this was the first time Helian Qing was able to behold the sight of Han Yang exposing such an expression, where the lad's face was brimming with so much unbridled joy, it simply made his heart melt.} "Han Yang grinned as he stuffed the napkin in the man's hand, "Wipe your mouth, some water spilled out." He directed, pointing towards the corners of the man's lips.

For the duration of time those two had lived together, this was the first time Helian Qing was able to behold the sight of Han Yang exposing such an expression, where the lad's face was brimming with so much unbridled joy, it simply made his heart melt.

_{After Helian Qing started the car and they left, Han Yang sat in the front passenger seat, taking out the little red book to look at it again.}"If he didn't come here to get married, could he have come to get divorced? Anyway, yet another bachelor becomes a dead manT/n: dead man - a man who is unavailable.!"

After Helian Qing started the car and they left, Han Yang sat in the front passenger seat, taking out the little red book to look at it again.

_{Hearing those words, Han Yang could not help but impatiently tug on Helian Qing's sleeve, whispering, "Everyone's talking about us..."}
"President Helian looks so much more handsome than he does in his pictures. The younger guy beside him looks really sweet too! Can't I snap a picture? This is so epic!^[4]"

Hearing those words, Han Yang could not help but impatiently tug on Helian Qing's sleeve, whispering, "Everyone's talking about us..."

_{"Oh~" Xu Luozhao {nodded}, "I've heard {so} much about you."}"Where do you think you're sitting?" Helian Qing asked gently, his eyes fiercely locked on the other man's hands.

"Oh~" Xu Luozhao nodded, "I've heard so much about you."

_{After Helian Qing started the car and they left, Han Yang sat in the front passenger seat, taking out the little red book to look at it again.}
"You better not take that photo. Last time a reporter took a racy photo, even the magazine it was published in got taken down!"

After Helian Qing started the car and they left, Han Yang sat in the front passenger seat, taking out the little red book to look at it again.

_{"Why are you staring?" Helian Qing asked.}"Yo! Qing'er!"

"Why are you staring?" Helian Qing asked.

_{粤菜: Yuè cài: Cantonese cuisine.}Helian Qing scoffed, taking the towel to rub away the droplets from his mouth, whilst internally plotting: Next time I'll make you use something else to help me wipe.

粤菜: Yuè cài: Cantonese cuisine. The flavours are mild and simple. It's not heavy with the seasonings and spices. [] 鬼使神差: guǐ shǐ shén chāi:[idiom] (lit. gods and demons at work) meaning: unexplained happenings. [] 死会了（死会男）: sǐ huìle (sǐ huì nán): (lit. Dead man) It refers to a guy who is taken married/gf/bf/etc []^4. 爆点了: bào diǎnle: (lit. Explosion point) This term has other meanings but in the context of its use here it means: something noteworthy.[]Certificate Example(outside + inside)[]Name: iana[]Status: *dead*[]Cause: cuteness overload[]Location: heaven~ ꒰ღ˘‿˘ற꒱❤⃛

_{"Helian Qing's gaze lowered to the boy's fingers pulling at his sleeve, before simply turning to look at him, "And? Is being married to me humiliating?"}
Hearing those words, Han Yang could not help but impatiently tug on Helian Qing's sleeve, whispering, "Everyone's talking about us..."

"Helian Qing's gaze lowered to the boy's fingers pulling at his sleeve, before simply turning to look at him, "And? Is being married to me humiliating?"

_{"Where do you think you're sitting?" Helian Qing asked gently, his eyes fiercely locked on the other man's hands.}Hearing those words, Han Yang could not help but impatiently tug on Helian Qing's sleeve, whispering, "Everyone's talking about us..."

"Where do you think you're sitting?" Helian Qing asked gently, his eyes fiercely locked on the other man's hands.

_{"Sit down and eat. You don't have to bother with him." Helian Qing said to the standing lad.}"?" Han Yang did not understand, where would he have heard about him?

"Sit down and eat. You don't have to bother with him." Helian Qing said to the standing lad.

_{A little while ago when the younger man had heard Xu Luozhao say he and Helian Qing were on a date, a sliver of embarrassment was felt by him. Yet, upon hearing that man comment on the strangeness of his reaction, it was the same as if that man had said he was normally thick-faced.}
"Helian Qing's gaze lowered to the boy's fingers pulling at his sleeve, before simply turning to look at him, "And? Is being married to me humiliating?"

A little while ago when the younger man had heard Xu Luozhao say he and Helian Qing were on a date, a sliver of embarrassment was felt by him. Yet, upon hearing that man comment on the strangeness of his reaction, it was the same as if that man had said he was normally thick-faced.

_{"Helian Qing's gaze lowered to the boy's fingers pulling at his sleeve, before simply turning to look at him, "And? Is being married to me humiliating?"}While Han Yang signed his name, the scene of their first meeting suddenly entered his mind. He thought of the Helian Qing from that day, compared with the Helian Qing of now and of how they felt like two completely different people to him. Though he did not quite understand why, in his heart, he unexpectedly felt as if their initial meeting had been a lifetime ago.

"Helian Qing's gaze lowered to the boy's fingers pulling at his sleeve, before simply turning to look at him, "And? Is being married to me humiliating?"

_{But as they left, Han Yang heard a few chattering voices behind him.}"Really, it's true! I didn't see it wrongly! Did he come to register a marriage? Who's the man beside him?"

But as they left, Han Yang heard a few chattering voices behind him.

_{For the duration of time those two had lived together, this was the first time Helian Qing was able to behold the sight of Han Yang exposing such an expression, where the lad's face was brimming with so much unbridled joy, it simply made his heart melt.} Han Yang, "No it's not, the stamp is..."

For the duration of time those two had lived together, this was the first time Helian Qing was able to behold the sight of Han Yang exposing such an expression, where the lad's face was brimming with so much unbridled joy, it simply made his heart melt.

_{Sure enough, in the next split second he heard the sharp-tongued man speak, "Your mouth says no, but deep down you want it badly, don't you?"}
"That's not what I meant, it's just..." Han Yang lightly coughed, "I'm not used to this feeling."

Sure enough, in the next split second he heard the sharp-tongued man speak, "Your mouth says no, but deep down you want it badly, don't you?"

_{"But the Helian Group's threshold is too high, it'll be much better for me to learn at a smaller company." Han Yang explained.}"Helian Qing's gaze lowered to the boy's fingers pulling at his sleeve, before simply turning to look at him, "And? Is being married to me humiliating?"

"But the Helian Group's threshold is too high, it'll be much better for me to learn at a smaller company." Han Yang explained.

_{"President Helian looks so much more handsome than he does in his pictures. The younger guy beside him looks really sweet too! Can't I snap a picture? This is so epic!^[4]"}
"Then do you want me to go make them shut up?" Helian Qing asked.

"President Helian looks so much more handsome than he does in his pictures. The younger guy beside him looks really sweet too! Can't I snap a picture? This is so epic!^[4]"

_{In the future, will I really be with this man for a lifetime? How will explain this to Grandpa, will he object to it?}
"Just forget it, you can't go back in there after we left." Han Yang said. Rightly thinking that having him return would just put an even brighter spotlight on them if he did.

In the future, will I really be with this man for a lifetime? How will explain this to Grandpa, will he object to it?

_{After Helian Qing started the car and they left, Han Yang sat in the front passenger seat, taking out the little red book to look at it again.}In the future, am I really going to spend a lifetime with this sharp-tongued one? His heart suddenly grew weary. That gentle moment at the hospital was not at all enough, if Helian Qing just by opening his mouth can squander it.

After Helian Qing started the car and they left, Han Yang sat in the front passenger seat, taking out the little red book to look at it again.

_{"It's nothing." Han Yang returned from his daze, accompanied by the realisation he had once again drifted off in thought, as well as the exponential increase in his absent-mindedness ever since he and Helian Qing had been together.}Xu Luozhao walked over from behind Han Yang to pat Helian Qing on his shoulder, "Just a couple days ago you were trying to drink away your sorrows, but today you're in the mood to dine and you didn't even call me! So much for appreciation, huh!"

"It's nothing." Han Yang returned from his daze, accompanied by the realisation he had once again drifted off in thought, as well as the exponential increase in his absent-mindedness ever since he and Helian Qing had been together.

_{This is a real marriage, a real marriage with Helian Qing. Han Yang gawked at the small crimson book.}
After Helian Qing started the car and they left, Han Yang sat in the front passenger seat, taking out the little red book to look at it again.

This is a real marriage, a real marriage with Helian Qing. Han Yang gawked at the small crimson book.

_{"So, you don't want us to say vows?" Han Yang asked.}After Helian Qing started the car and they left, Han Yang sat in the front passenger seat, taking out the little red book to look at it again.

"So, you don't want us to say vows?" Han Yang asked.

_{"Let's go, we're heading back home for a visit." Helian Qing tucked his own book into his pocket, taking Han Yang with him as he went.}After Helian Qing started the car and they left, Han Yang sat in the front passenger seat, taking out the little red book to look at it again.

"Let's go, we're heading back home for a visit." Helian Qing tucked his own book into his pocket, taking Han Yang with him as he went.

_{For the duration of time those two had lived together, this was the first time Helian Qing was able to behold the sight of Han Yang exposing such an expression, where the lad's face was brimming with so much unbridled joy, it simply made his heart melt.} While Han Yang signed his name, the scene of their first meeting suddenly entered his mind. He thought of the Helian Qing from that day, compared with the Helian Qing of now and of how they felt like two completely different people to him. Though he did not quite understand why, in his heart, he unexpectedly felt as if their initial meeting had been a lifetime ago.

For the duration of time those two had lived together, this was the first time Helian Qing was able to behold the sight of Han Yang exposing such an expression, where the lad's face was brimming with so much unbridled joy, it simply made his heart melt.

_{"..." Xu Luozhao was dumbstruck, "I just wanted to eat together with you guys."}
He stared at the photograph of the two people on his marriage certificate, feeling it was all kind of surreal. He and Helian Qing were married, but oddly enough this time, his heart harboured no resistance.

"..." Xu Luozhao was dumbstruck, "I just wanted to eat together with you guys."

_{"..." Han Yang silently looked at him, {can those words even be used in such a way?}}"..." Xu Luozhao was dumbstruck, "I just wanted to eat together with you guys."

"..." Han Yang silently looked at him, can those words even be used in such a way?

_{Mulling it over, Han Yang was unable to look at Helian Qing without a touch of suspicion.}
People's Republic of China, Marriage Certificate

Mulling it over, Han Yang was unable to look at Helian Qing without a touch of suspicion.

_{"Then, does your company accept recent graduates for internships?" Han Yang prodded.}Helian Qing on the other hand, waited for the boy to plead his case. Growing frustrated, he lightly tapped his fingers against the table, "Do you still want to work here?"

"Then, does your company accept recent graduates for internships?" Han Yang prodded.

_{"Sit down and eat. You don't have to bother with him." Helian Qing said to the standing lad.}
Holder: Han Yang.

"Sit down and eat. You don't have to bother with him." Helian Qing said to the standing lad.

_{Cradling his forehead in his hand, Han Yang conceded, "I understand, just go get yourself to work, alright?"}"Yo! Qing'er!"

Cradling his forehead in his hand, Han Yang conceded, "I understand, just go get yourself to work, alright?"

_{粤菜: Yuè cài: Cantonese cuisine.}Helian Qing frowned as he looked at the photo, clearly dissatisfied, "So ugly."

粤菜: Yuè cài: Cantonese cuisine. The flavours are mild and simple. It's not heavy with the seasonings and spices. [] 鬼使神差: guǐ shǐ shén chāi:[idiom] (lit. gods and demons at work) meaning: unexplained happenings. [] 死会了（死会男）: sǐ huìle (sǐ huì nán): (lit. Dead man) It refers to a guy who is taken married/gf/bf/etc []^4. 爆点了: bào diǎnle: (lit. Explosion point) This term has other meanings but in the context of its use here it means: something noteworthy.[]Certificate Example(outside + inside)[]Name: iana[]Status: *dead*[]Cause: cuteness overload[]Location: heaven~ ꒰ღ˘‿˘ற꒱❤⃛

_{Anyway, from Xu Luozhao's remarks it seems not only did that guy know of his existence, he also seemed to be aware of his relationship with Helian Qing. {Was is possible it was not only Helian Qing's family who were informed, and all his friends were in the loop too?}}Helian Qing's voice sounded beside his ear, ushering in the return of his wondering spirit only for him to gander at a "So there is a cure for your prior illness" expression looking towards him.

Anyway, from Xu Luozhao's remarks it seems not only did that guy know of his existence, he also seemed to be aware of his relationship with Helian Qing. Was is possible it was not only Helian Qing's family who were informed, and all his friends were in the loop too?

_{With thoughts of the like rummaging around in his head, he could not resist what Helian Qing said to him earlier about waiting for him at midday for lunch, from entering his mind. Was he going to come over here at noon?}
It's so amazing! Han Yang thought.

With thoughts of the like rummaging around in his head, he could not resist what Helian Qing said to him earlier about waiting for him at midday for lunch, from entering his mind. Was he going to come over here at noon?

_{Helian Qing's voice sounded beside his ear, ushering in the return of his wondering spirit only for him to gander at a "So there is a cure for your prior illness" expression looking towards him.}
He truly looked utterly entranced for a spell. Until Helian Qing reached over from beside him, snatching away the little red book from his hands. Making him raise his head to look at the man.

Helian Qing's voice sounded beside his ear, ushering in the return of his wondering spirit only for him to gander at a "So there is a cure for your prior illness" expression looking towards him.

_{"Let's go, we're heading back home for a visit." Helian Qing tucked his own book into his pocket, taking Han Yang with him as he went.}He truly looked utterly entranced for a spell. Until Helian Qing reached over from beside him, snatching away the little red book from his hands. Making him raise his head to look at the man.

"Let's go, we're heading back home for a visit." Helian Qing tucked his own book into his pocket, taking Han Yang with him as he went.

_{Helian Qing on the other hand, waited for the boy to plead his case. Growing frustrated, he lightly tapped his fingers against the table, "Do you still want to work here?"} 粤菜: Yuè cài: Cantonese cuisine. The flavours are mild and simple. It's not heavy with the seasonings and spices. [] 鬼使神差: guǐ shǐ shén chāi:[idiom] (lit. gods and demons at work) meaning: unexplained happenings. [] 死会了（死会男）: sǐ huìle (sǐ huì nán): (lit. Dead man) It refers to a guy who is taken married/gf/bf/etc []^4. 爆点了: bào diǎnle: (lit. Explosion point) This term has other meanings but in the context of its use here it means: something noteworthy.[]Certificate Example(outside + inside)[]Name: iana[]Status: *dead*[]Cause: cuteness overload[]Location: heaven~ ꒰ღ˘‿˘ற꒱❤⃛

Helian Qing on the other hand, waited for the boy to plead his case. Growing frustrated, he lightly tapped his fingers against the table, "Do you still want to work here?"

_{"So, you don't want us to say vows?" Han Yang asked.}
Helian Qing frowned as he looked at the photo, clearly dissatisfied, "So ugly."

"So, you don't want us to say vows?" Han Yang asked.

_{The holler came from behind Han Yang, the two words "Qing-er", drawled out teasingly. The boy choked, reflexively raising his head to look at the man sitting across from him, just to see Helian Qing's face darken as he glared past him.}
"Huh? It's not bad." Han Yang inched closer to him. He thought the picture was alright. A little while ago when the photographer took their photo, they had more than a dozen pictures to choose from before finally selecting one where Helian Qing's face did not appear so sour.

The holler came from behind Han Yang, the two words "Qing-er", drawled out teasingly. The boy choked, reflexively raising his head to look at the man sitting across from him, just to see Helian Qing's face darken as he glared past him.

_{"..." Who compelled you to sleep with them, huh!}
Helian Qing laughed, "A seal is missing."

"..." Who compelled you to sleep with them, huh!

_{Han Yang, "..."}"Do your friends know about our relationship?" Han Yang questioned.

Han Yang, "..."

_{"?" Han Yang did not understand, where would he have heard about him?}
Han Yang, "No it's not, the stamp is..."

"?" Han Yang did not understand, where would he have heard about him?

_{At his first time making Helian Qing choke on his drink, Han Yan's heart welled with a glorious feeling of accomplishment. Watching the man staring directly at him, Han Yang, for God knows what reason, then called out, "Qing'er."}
Han Yang's words were immediately blocked by Helian Qing, whose hand pressed itself behind the younger man's head as he sealed his lips with a kiss.

At his first time making Helian Qing choke on his drink, Han Yan's heart welled with a glorious feeling of accomplishment. Watching the man staring directly at him, Han Yang, for God knows what reason, then called out, "Qing'er."

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Author's Note:

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Notes:

^1. 粤菜: Yuè cài: Cantonese cuisine. The flavours are mild and simple. It's not heavy with the seasonings and spices.

^2. 鬼使神差: guǐ shǐ shén chāi:[idiom] (lit. gods and demons at work) meaning: unexplained happenings.

^3. 死会了（死会男）: sǐ huìle (sǐ huì nán): (lit. Dead man) It refers to a guy who is taken {married/gf/bf/etc}

^4. 爆点了: bào diǎnle: (lit. Explosion point) This term has other meanings but in the context of its use here it means: something noteworthy.

Name: iana
Status: *dead*
Cause: cuteness overload
Location: heaven~ ꒰ღ˘‿˘ற꒱❤⃛

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