CM: C21
Chapter Twenty-One
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T/n: italicized you's (you) are to indicate the use of the polite form of the word.
Smiling faintly, Han Yang proceeded to press the scarf into the hem of his shirt, then taking a couple steps back as he watched him for a while, afterwards going into the cupboard to retrieve a coat for Helian Qing to wear.
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Han Yang, shocked, lifted his head to look at him, while the other man laughed. "Go back home to find out, it's a surprise." After saying that, he excused himself.
That voice sounded a bit familiar, and Han Yang heard his name. He was then going to knock on the door, but his hand froze after hearing Helian Qing say: "You're poking your nose in too much."
"It's over," Helian Qing replied. "Didn't I tell you to go inside to sleep? Or were you especially waiting for me to come back and carry you?"
Having spent the previous night being toyed with, and tossed about repeatedly, Han Yang was now quite tired, so much so, he had slept until the break of dawn.
Helian Qing placed Han Yang on the bed, taking advantage of the moment where he pressed the other person onto the bed to place a few kisses, before getting up to say, "Go back to sleep, I'll call you in a little when I'm no longer busy."
Waking up, he sluggishly felt around in the spot beside him, sensing no trace of Helian Qing. Uncomfortable with not having that person's warmth next to him, his hooded and half-opened eyes caught sight of the blurry image of Helian Qing standing at the other side of the bedroom facing the mirror and fiddling around with something.
Because there was dinner for two persons, what Han Yang brought was quite hefty, other than the four dishes he prepared, he also brought a thermos of soup.
Han Yang put away the cooler, "I haven't eaten either."
"Sorry for troubling you," Han Yang said to Xiao Chen.
Han Yang moved, propping himself up, crawling over to the other side of the bed so he could get a proper look, only to discover the other man was trying on a scarf. Also, that hanging on the back of the chair right next to him, was another scarf which looked like it had already been tried on.
A while passed, after which Helian Qing took the materials then went to face Han Yang. "I have to go to a meeting, so keep yourself occupied, and if you get tired you can go rest inside," pointing towards the room to rest in after he spoke.
"Are you curious about what we were chatting about?" Xu Luozhao asked.
Hearing his words, Helian Qing's first reaction was to think that he wanted to eat together with him, and this realization made his heart bloom, but very quickly, another thought crept into his mind.
Helian Qing had a tall build and good looks, so it would be reasonable to say that given this, Han Yang had chosen scarves which ought to have been very cool. But, for some unknown reason, Han Yang thought the scene before him was completely ridiculous; and at this moment, was very much unable to stop himself from laughing out loud.
That afternoon, after he took care of his work, Han Yang noticed it was not yet four o'clock. Helian Qing had been busy for the last few days and had also said that today he would be unable to make it back in time for dinner. Han Yang was not in the mood to cook solely for himself, so he originally thought about ordering takeout, but then he had second thoughts, and wondered if it would be better to go buy groceries.
As he faced the mirror, Helian Qing heard Han Yang's laughter and thus turned to find the other man lying on the bed, shaking from laughter. With the grip of the scarf in his hand growing rigid, he angrily pulled it off—rolled it into a ball, then stuffed it into its bag. Striding over to the side of their bed, he stared at Han Yang with a face covered with displeasure, "What's so funny?"
"Scram," Helian Qing stated.
Han Yang had laughed so much, his stomach hurt. Covering his tummy, he breathed out a few surprised and joy-filled exclamations before replying, "No, it's just... Why on earth were you trying on the scarves while you were still only wearing your pyjamas! Oh my god! You're killing me right now!"
He saw that Han Yang was using Helian Qing's phone to apply for a WeChat account under the name "Princess Qing", along with one for himself called "Little Saltfish". This single person played the role of both persons, chatting along happily between them.
Giving himself a once over, Helian Qing saw he was indeed still wearing his pyjamas, and his face stiffened. He was in no way angry, nor did his expression show he was, as all did was stand by the beside, looking a bit awkward.
Han Yang did not fall for that man's trick so easily, choosing instead to open the blanket and get off the bed to go straight for the grey scarf hanging on the chair, then walk towards Helian Qing, standing squarely before him and say, "You should try this one. I picked it out especially for you."
Earlier, having just got up and washing up, he had intended to find himself a change of clothes, but right then his vision came upon the two scarves in the cupboard. He was not sure why he thought it, but his first inkling was that they were bought by Han Yang just for him.
Soon after he had lunch there, Han Yang returned home, because he wanted to take care of some minor tweaks the website he was requested to design still needed.
A wave of joy came over him so quickly, he immediately took the scarves and went to try them on, not for second taking into account the fact he was still wearing his pyjamas. After trying them on, he found that he looked pretty good while wearing them, never once expecting Han Yang to wake up and catch him red-handed.
"Yes, I ate. Have you eaten as yet? Do you want to have Aunt Zhou make you something hot?" Lao Yezi asked in return.
When the elevator stopped at the top floor, Han Yang said, "I'll be fine going on my own, you can go take care of your work."
"I'm doing it for your own good!" that voice countered. "Tsk, tsk. You've been hung up on that person from since they were in high school, till now. You're the one who's being too much with this ever-enduring love of yours!"
Within his heart, there was a sort of indescribable shame from being caught in the act like that.
Following the end of their call, Xiao Chen quickly went downstairs to receive him.
"Have you had enough of a laugh?" Helian Qing looked at Han Yang with a long face.
"Okay," Han Yang nodded. Waiting until after Helian Qing left to close his eyes and rest.
"Enough, I've had enough!" Han Yang pinched his thigh below the blanket—ouch, wincing as he endured the pain.
It'll always be nothing but quarrels with you Helian Qing. Han Yang rolled his eyes. You beauty, you goddess, you Princess Qing.
"Those scarves you bought are so ugly, did you leave your sense of taste back in your village or something?" Master Helian was clearly displeased by the lad's attitude. "You're still smiling."
"I bought this when I went to the market today, it's especially tender,” Han Yang pointed towards the crab, "You should taste it."
Because there was dinner for two persons, what Han Yang brought was quite hefty, other than the four dishes he prepared, he also brought a thermos of soup.
Having spent the previous night being toyed with, and tossed about repeatedly, Han Yang was now quite tired, so much so, he had slept until the break of dawn.
"They're such ugly scarves, yet you still wore them," Han Yang retorted, feeling they looked quite good!
These days, Han Yang would often drop by to accompany Lao Yezi in a chess game, so his chess skills saw a vast improvement. Following the end of the round, Lao Yezi sighed before saying, "Is there a chance I'll be able to play a couple rounds with your grandfather?"
"You're so ugly, yet I still married you, didn't I?" Helian Qing sneered.
"Have you had enough of a laugh?" Helian Qing looked at Han Yang with a long face.
"..."
Han Yang had laughed so much, his stomach hurt. Covering his tummy, he breathed out a few surprised and joy-filled exclamations before replying, "No, it's just... Why on earth were you trying on the scarves while you were still only wearing your pyjamas! Oh my god! You're killing me right now!"
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"Perfect!" Han Yang straightened the man's collar, circling around him a few times while nodding satisfyingly, "Very handsome!!"
It'll always be nothing but quarrels with you Helian Qing. Han Yang rolled his eyes. You beauty, you goddess, you Princess Qing.
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Helian Qing, in response, nonchalantly withdrew his hand, flittering his gaze all around as if nothing had happened.
Helian Qing's gaze then fell upon Han Yang's fingers as they twirled and wrapped the scarf, before finally returning to his forehead once more. He stared at that place for a few seconds, his hand then reaching out to lift the lad's bangs, as he next lowered his own head to place a kiss upon that no longer concealed spot.
Snorting, Helian Qing made his way to the wardrobe to himself a change of clothes.
"Delivering takeout." Han Yang raised the hamper in his hand, laughing towards him.
"Mmn!" Han Yang bit down unconsciously. "Aren't you going to have some?"
He tossed and turned on the bed, soon recalling what Xu Luozhao said earlier, thus adding another reason he could not fall asleep.
Han Yang moved, propping himself up, crawling over to the other side of the bed so he could get a proper look, only to discover the other man was trying on a scarf. Also, that hanging on the back of the chair right next to him, was another scarf which looked like it had already been tried on.
After finishing their breakfast, Helian Qing dropped Han Yang off at his family's home before heading straight to work. The visit was due to a call made by Lao Yezi the day before to have the lad come play a game of chess with him.
Since he had no classes on this day as well, Han Yang was in no hurry to get himself out of bed. Propping half of himself off the mattress, he looked on at the man changing in front of him, admiring the man's broad shoulders, his slender waist, and those longs legs of his.
He then heard that voice again say: "I'll go first, yeah. If anything comes up, call me."
Soon after he had lunch there, Han Yang returned home, because he wanted to take care of some minor tweaks the website he was requested to design still needed.
Waking up, he sluggishly felt around in the spot beside him, sensing no trace of Helian Qing. Uncomfortable with not having that person's warmth next to him, his hooded and half-opened eyes caught sight of the blurry image of Helian Qing standing at the other side of the bedroom facing the mirror and fiddling around with something.
Helian Qing, who originally wanted to ignore him and spit out a couple mean words about the scarf, after hearing the lad's intention, simply choked back those words and slightly bowed his head to allow the shorter man to wrap the scarf for him.
He saw that Han Yang was using Helian Qing's phone to apply for a WeChat account under the name "Princess Qing", along with one for himself called "Little Saltfish". This single person played the role of both persons, chatting along happily between them.
Helian Qing knew very well he was looking, and it appeared as if he had also slowed the speed at which he changed into those clothes, taking his time as he completed the act. Just as he buckled his belt, he turned, coldly looking at the other, saying, "Hurry up and wipe up your drool, or else you'll soak the covers."
Within his heart, there was a sort of indescribable shame from being caught in the act like that.
He saw that Han Yang was using Helian Qing's phone to apply for a WeChat account under the name "Princess Qing", along with one for himself called "Little Saltfish". This single person played the role of both persons, chatting along happily between them.
Due to that Princess Qing's own mother turning her back on him, Han Yang had a moment of silence, nodded, then laughed, "I know. Anyway, it's cold out so you should hurry and go back in, alright?"
As he faced the mirror, Helian Qing heard Han Yang's laughter and thus turned to find the other man lying on the bed, shaking from laughter. With the grip of the scarf in his hand growing rigid, he angrily pulled it off—rolled it into a ball, then stuffed it into its bag. Striding over to the side of their bed, he stared at Han Yang with a face covered with displeasure, "What's so funny?"
That afternoon, after he took care of his work, Han Yang noticed it was not yet four o'clock. Helian Qing had been busy for the last few days and had also said that today he would be unable to make it back in time for dinner. Han Yang was not in the mood to cook solely for himself, so he originally thought about ordering takeout, but then he had second thoughts, and wondered if it would be better to go buy groceries.
Han Yang did not fall for that man's trick so easily, choosing instead to open the blanket and get off the bed to go straight for the grey scarf hanging on the chair, then walk towards Helian Qing, standing squarely before him and say, "You should try this one. I picked it out especially for you."
Han Yang also did not deny it, "I heard a bit."
Helian Qing, who originally wanted to ignore him and spit out a couple mean words about the scarf, after hearing the lad's intention, simply choked back those words and slightly bowed his head to allow the shorter man to wrap the scarf for him.
"..." Han Yang glared at him, tossing the phones aside, in exchange for a tablet which he then played a game on.
After few seconds passed, Helian Qing stopped flipping through the pages, raising his head to see the one standing there, and facing him, was Han Yang. He stared blankly at the other person for a little while, then blurted out, "What are you doing here?"
Having spent the previous night being toyed with, and tossed about repeatedly, Han Yang was now quite tired, so much so, he had slept until the break of dawn.
Smiling faintly, Han Yang proceeded to press the scarf into the hem of his shirt, then taking a couple steps back as he watched him for a while, afterwards going into the cupboard to retrieve a coat for Helian Qing to wear.
"..."
Han Yang carefully straightened out the scarf for Helian Qing. With his head lowered slightly, Helian Qing could only see the bangs covering his brows and eyes from his perspective, being able to see nothing but the tip of the other man's nose.
"Okay, thank you." Han Yang thanked him, then walked towards the office.
Xiao Chen nodded, pressing the elevator door for Han Yang, then said, "His office is at the end of the hall, on the left."
He then heard that voice again say: "I'll go first, yeah. If anything comes up, call me."
Helian Qing's gaze then fell upon Han Yang's fingers as they twirled and wrapped the scarf, before finally returning to his forehead once more. He stared at that place for a few seconds, his hand then reaching out to lift the lad's bangs, as he next lowered his own head to place a kiss upon that no longer concealed spot.
"Mhm. I didn't disturb you two, did I?" Han Yang asked.
"I'll let you go," Lao Yezi replied.
"Alright," Han Yang nodded.
Helian Qing drank half of the container of soup, then took the crab and began peeling. Since Han Yang had steamed the crab perfectly, its delicate flesh could be seen, and it was indeed very succulent. He then took off a small piece of the meat, stuffing it into Han Yang's mouth.
The market had much fresher vegetables than the supermarket, and Han Yang—quite meticulously—chose a good number of veggies to buy, with the intention of getting some for the next day as well. Sometime during his shopping, he also gave Xiao Chen a call to confirm whether Helian Qing was at the company along with there being no dinner party scheduled for that evening.
The feeling of those warm lips pressed upon his head made Han Yang's hands still, with him then lifting his eyes to look at the other man.
Han Yang heard what they said along with sound of footsteps, and so, he too a few steps back then took a look at the person who came from inside.
Helian Qing, in response, nonchalantly withdrew his hand, flittering his gaze all around as if nothing had happened.
Although he would usually bring some of his work back home with him, at this moment, the atmosphere he gave off felt extremely different.
Smiling faintly, Han Yang proceeded to press the scarf into the hem of his shirt, then taking a couple steps back as he watched him for a while, afterwards going into the cupboard to retrieve a coat for Helian Qing to wear.
Helian Qing nodded satisfyingly after listening to him, pulling him to sit beside him to eat their dinner.
Han Yang's eyes went wide at the entrance of Helian Qing's tongue into his mouth where the piece of crab still sat. Afterwards, that slippery tongue began teasingly provoking the tip of his own.
Helian Qing nodded satisfyingly after listening to him, pulling him to sit beside him to eat their dinner.
Seeing his intention, Helian Qing said while stroking his head, "Go have fun, okay. I'll teach you later."
When he at the base of the company, Han Yang looked up at the tall, multistorey building. Before becoming familiar with Helian Qing, he had once thought he would be fighting to get into the Helian Group after graduation for work, never had he expected that he would not be entering for a job but would instead end up marrying Helian Qing.
Helian Qing let the younger man fiddle around, cooperatively lifting both his arms as he did.
"They're such ugly scarves, yet you still wore them," Han Yang retorted, feeling they looked quite good!
Han Yang, shocked, lifted his head to look at him, while the other man laughed. "Go back home to find out, it's a surprise." After saying that, he excused himself.
The feeling of those warm lips pressed upon his head made Han Yang's hands still, with him then lifting his eyes to look at the other man.
"Perfect!" Han Yang straightened the man's collar, circling around him a few times while nodding satisfyingly, "Very handsome!!"
During their time in the office, someone had come in to give a report to Helian Qing for which Han Yang had planned on excusing himself, but Helian Qing made him stay instead. He then went on to discuss some business with the person who gave the report afterwards.
"Those scarves you bought are so ugly, did you leave your sense of taste back in your village or something?" Master Helian was clearly displeased by the lad's attitude. "You're still smiling."
"Thank you," Han Yang said. Then recalling that Helian Qing had been working overtime day after day recently, he then asked, "Why have you all been so busy recently?"
Helian Qing's gaze then fell upon Han Yang's fingers as they twirled and wrapped the scarf, before finally returning to his forehead once more. He stared at that place for a few seconds, his hand then reaching out to lift the lad's bangs, as he next lowered his own head to place a kiss upon that no longer concealed spot.
"...be good and just play by yourself, alright?" Helian Qing rubbed his head, "My little nincompoop." After saying that he went back and continued working.
Helian Qing was indeed quite handsome with that scarf on. His tall stature, coupled with his extraordinary temperament, were normally rather exceptional when he wore suits. So now, with him dressed in a long cashmere coat paired with this simple and tasteful scarf, his entire aura had increased twofold.
Sometimes, he could not stop himself from wondering what he had done to deserve meeting them all, and for them to show him all the love and concern he never dared to expect.
On his way back, the warm feeling within Han Yang's chest grew increasingly more warm. This was all thanks to Lao Yezi understanding, Mo Suya's loving tenderness—and most importantly, Helian Qing's own utter lack of reservations in cherishing him.
That afternoon, after he took care of his work, Han Yang noticed it was not yet four o'clock. Helian Qing had been busy for the last few days and had also said that today he would be unable to make it back in time for dinner. Han Yang was not in the mood to cook solely for himself, so he originally thought about ordering takeout, but then he had second thoughts, and wondered if it would be better to go buy groceries.
That handsome man felt very delighted by Han Yang's praise, even leaning his body on one side to let the lad admire him more.
That voice sounded a bit familiar, and Han Yang heard his name. He was then going to knock on the door, but his hand froze after hearing Helian Qing say: "You're poking your nose in too much."
"It's over," Helian Qing replied. "Didn't I tell you to go inside to sleep? Or were you especially waiting for me to come back and carry you?"
"Come." Lao Yezi lifted his head and waved his hand, "Come on, get over here."
Han Yang had already perfectly understood this hint of his was used for the sake of seeking out compliments, thus immediately—without being one bit stingy, rained a number of praises from beside him, and causing that Qing Gége's heart to set off into full bloom.
"Hello," Han Yang greeted him.
After few seconds passed, Helian Qing stopped flipping through the pages, raising his head to see the one standing there, and facing him, was Han Yang. He stared blankly at the other person for a little while, then blurted out, "What are you doing here?"
When the elevator stopped at the top floor, Han Yang said, "I'll be fine going on my own, you can go take care of your work."
After finishing their breakfast, Helian Qing dropped Han Yang off at his family's home before heading straight to work. The visit was due to a call made by Lao Yezi the day before to have the lad come play a game of chess with him.
Han Yang followed the butler to the study, where inside, Lao Yezi had already set up the chess pieces and was happily playing on his own.
Han Yang followed the butler to the study, where inside, Lao Yezi had already set up the chess pieces and was happily playing on his own.
"I'll let you go," Lao Yezi replied.
"Hello," Han Yang greeted him.
Han Yang nodded, not asking anything more.
"Have you had enough of a laugh?" Helian Qing looked at Han Yang with a long face.
After finishing their breakfast, Helian Qing dropped Han Yang off at his family's home before heading straight to work. The visit was due to a call made by Lao Yezi the day before to have the lad come play a game of chess with him.
"Come." Lao Yezi lifted his head and waved his hand, "Come on, get over here."
Helian Qing, in response, nonchalantly withdrew his hand, flittering his gaze all around as if nothing had happened.
"Morning Granddad." Han Yang went over and sat facing him, "Have you eaten breakfast?"
Having finished approving a proposal, Helian Qing raised his head just to catch a glimpse of Han Yang, whose head was lowered, as he played with the phone, the sight causing his lips to lift into a smile.
"Are you curious about what we were chatting about?" Xu Luozhao asked.
When he at the base of the company, Han Yang looked up at the tall, multistorey building. Before becoming familiar with Helian Qing, he had once thought he would be fighting to get into the Helian Group after graduation for work, never had he expected that he would not be entering for a job but would instead end up marrying Helian Qing.
"Yes, I ate. Have you eaten as yet? Do you want to have Aunt Zhou make you something hot?" Lao Yezi asked in return.
Han Yang nodded, not asking anything more.
He tossed and turned on the bed, soon recalling what Xu Luozhao said earlier, thus adding another reason he could not fall asleep.
Hearing his words, Helian Qing's first reaction was to think that he wanted to eat together with him, and this realization made his heart bloom, but very quickly, another thought crept into his mind.
It'll always be nothing but quarrels with you Helian Qing. Han Yang rolled his eyes. You beauty, you goddess, you Princess Qing.
This sentence had quite a few interpretations, and given a certain person's bad criminal record, Han Yang chose to remain silent.
"I ate just before coming over." Han Yang helped him arranged the chess pieces, "So are you moving first?"
"I ate just before coming over." Han Yang helped him arranged the chess pieces, "So are you moving first?"
Following their dinner, Helian Qing continued with his work. Han Yang wanted to help him, but he was not familiar with those matters and so could not be of any assistance.
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Giving himself a once over, Helian Qing saw he was indeed still wearing his pyjamas, and his face stiffened. He was in no way angry, nor did his expression show he was, as all did was stand by the beside, looking a bit awkward.
Han Yang awoke upon realising he was being carried, rubbing his eyes as he asked, "Is the meeting over?"
"I'll let you go," Lao Yezi replied.
"Mmn!" Han Yang bit down unconsciously. "Aren't you going to have some?"
Helian Qing drank half of the container of soup, then took the crab and began peeling. Since Han Yang had steamed the crab perfectly, its delicate flesh could be seen, and it was indeed very succulent. He then took off a small piece of the meat, stuffing it into Han Yang's mouth.
Due to that Princess Qing's own mother turning her back on him, Han Yang had a moment of silence, nodded, then laughed, "I know. Anyway, it's cold out so you should hurry and go back in, alright?"
"Are you curious about what we were chatting about?" Xu Luozhao asked.
During their time in the office, someone had come in to give a report to Helian Qing for which Han Yang had planned on excusing himself, but Helian Qing made him stay instead. He then went on to discuss some business with the person who gave the report afterwards.
Han Yang smiled, then made the first move.
No wonder I felt the voice sounded familiar, Han Yang thought.
"Those scarves you bought are so ugly, did you leave your sense of taste back in your village or something?" Master Helian was clearly displeased by the lad's attitude. "You're still smiling."
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T/n: italicized you's (you) are to indicate the use of the polite form of the word.
"Have you had enough of a laugh?" Helian Qing looked at Han Yang with a long face.
These days, Han Yang would often drop by to accompany Lao Yezi in a chess game, so his chess skills saw a vast improvement. Following the end of the round, Lao Yezi sighed before saying, "Is there a chance I'll be able to play a couple rounds with your grandfather?"
When Helian Qing returned after his meeting was done, Han Yang was already lying fast asleep on the sofa, his tablet beside him, the device displaying a tiny pumpkin character on its screen which seemed to be in the middle of clearing a stage in a game.
Han Yang hesitated, but Xu Luozhao did not wait for his reply before whispering a sentence.
It'll always be nothing but quarrels with you Helian Qing. Han Yang rolled his eyes. You beauty, you goddess, you Princess Qing.
"There's an important new product that will hit the market, tomorrow, and there'll even be a news conference, so Boss is more busy than usual," Xiao Chen replied.
Hearing his words, Helian Qing's first reaction was to think that he wanted to eat together with him, and this realization made his heart bloom, but very quickly, another thought crept into his mind.
"You'll get the the chance," Han Yang answered.
"Hi there," Xu Luozhao laughed. "Here to drop off A'Qing's dinner?"
That afternoon, after he took care of his work, Han Yang noticed it was not yet four o'clock. Helian Qing had been busy for the last few days and had also said that today he would be unable to make it back in time for dinner. Han Yang was not in the mood to cook solely for himself, so he originally thought about ordering takeout, but then he had second thoughts, and wondered if it would be better to go buy groceries.
"Those scarves you bought are so ugly, did you leave your sense of taste back in your village or something?" Master Helian was clearly displeased by the lad's attitude. "You're still smiling."
T/n: italicized you's (you) are to indicate the use of the polite form of the word.
The feeling of those warm lips pressed upon his head made Han Yang's hands still, with him then lifting his eyes to look at the other man.
Smiling, Lao Yezi added, "Don't stress, all of us here have long accepted you and A'Qing's situation, so your grandfather over there will too, don't worry."
"Okay," Han Yang smiled along as well. Actually, he had already planned on going back there to celebrate the New Year with his grandfather, and also telling him of his situation with Helian Qing. After all, their marriage was a path meant for two people, and he could not always allow Helian Qing to be the one pushing ahead on his own.
"Okay," Han Yang smiled along as well. Actually, he had already planned on going back there to celebrate the New Year with his grandfather, and also telling him of his situation with Helian Qing. After all, their marriage was a path meant for two people, and he could not always allow Helian Qing to be the one pushing ahead on his own.
Mo Suya knew that apart from attending university, he also worked, thus she was immediately both gratified and worried. When she saw him off, she caressed his hair, brushing it behind his ear, saying, "Don't wear yourself out too much, okay. Make Qing'er do that money making stuff for your family. His skin's tough enough, he's not supposed to be averse to hardships."
Helian Qing's gaze then fell upon Han Yang's fingers as they twirled and wrapped the scarf, before finally returning to his forehead once more. He stared at that place for a few seconds, his hand then reaching out to lift the lad's bangs, as he next lowered his own head to place a kiss upon that no longer concealed spot.
"Hello," Han Yang greeted him.
"I'm doing it for your own good!" that voice countered. "Tsk, tsk. You've been hung up on that person from since they were in high school, till now. You're the one who's being too much with this ever-enduring love of yours!"
Sometimes, he could not stop himself from wondering what he had done to deserve meeting them all, and for them to show him all the love and concern he never dared to expect.
Soon after he had lunch there, Han Yang returned home, because he wanted to take care of some minor tweaks the website he was requested to design still needed.
Helian Qing, who originally wanted to ignore him and spit out a couple mean words about the scarf, after hearing the lad's intention, simply choked back those words and slightly bowed his head to allow the shorter man to wrap the scarf for him.
Mo Suya knew that apart from attending university, he also worked, thus she was immediately both gratified and worried. When she saw him off, she caressed his hair, brushing it behind his ear, saying, "Don't wear yourself out too much, okay. Make Qing'er do that money making stuff for your family. His skin's tough enough, he's not supposed to be averse to hardships."
"Come." Lao Yezi lifted his head and waved his hand, "Come on, get over here."
Chapter Twenty-One
"You didn't tell him I was coming over, did you?" Han Yang asked, he was thinking of giving Helian Qing a little surprise.
"Alright," Han Yang nodded.
——It was Xu Luozhao.
Due to that Princess Qing's own mother turning her back on him, Han Yang had a moment of silence, nodded, then laughed, "I know. Anyway, it's cold out so you should hurry and go back in, alright?"
Giving himself a once over, Helian Qing saw he was indeed still wearing his pyjamas, and his face stiffened. He was in no way angry, nor did his expression show he was, as all did was stand by the beside, looking a bit awkward.
Mo Suya, in turn, urged him to get back to his home, so Han Yang got into car the chauffeur got ready then left.
As he faced the mirror, Helian Qing heard Han Yang's laughter and thus turned to find the other man lying on the bed, shaking from laughter. With the grip of the scarf in his hand growing rigid, he angrily pulled it off—rolled it into a ball, then stuffed it into its bag. Striding over to the side of their bed, he stared at Han Yang with a face covered with displeasure, "What's so funny?"
On his way back, the warm feeling within Han Yang's chest grew increasingly more warm. This was all thanks to Lao Yezi understanding, Mo Suya's loving tenderness—and most importantly, Helian Qing's own utter lack of reservations in cherishing him.
When the two returned home it was already past midnight, and because he slept at the company, Han Yang felt quite energetic.
"..."
Thinking about this, Han Yang could only sigh at life's ever so fickle nature. After which, he made his way into the first floor's reception area, then gave Xiao Chen a call since he did not have an appointment.
Sometimes, he could not stop himself from wondering what he had done to deserve meeting them all, and for them to show him all the love and concern he never dared to expect.
"...be good and just play by yourself, alright?" Helian Qing rubbed his head, "My little nincompoop." After saying that he went back and continued working.
It's probably because I spent out all my luck for my next life, ah? Han Yang pondered, as he stared out of the window.
Han Yang nodded, taking the man's cell phone then went go have fun.
"Perfect!" Han Yang straightened the man's collar, circling around him a few times while nodding satisfyingly, "Very handsome!!"
"There's an important new product that will hit the market, tomorrow, and there'll even be a news conference, so Boss is more busy than usual," Xiao Chen replied.
Han Yang moved, propping himself up, crawling over to the other side of the bed so he could get a proper look, only to discover the other man was trying on a scarf. Also, that hanging on the back of the chair right next to him, was another scarf which looked like it had already been tried on.
It was probably the man's intention to show his desire to be even closer to the other. Thus, Han Yang did not resist. Closing his eyes and compliantly tilting his head upwards to give into Helian Qing's kiss, the tip of tongue moving carefully, before gradually reacting.
Helian Qing had a tall build and good looks, so it would be reasonable to say that given this, Han Yang had chosen scarves which ought to have been very cool. But, for some unknown reason, Han Yang thought the scene before him was completely ridiculous; and at this moment, was very much unable to stop himself from laughing out loud.
"They're such ugly scarves, yet you still wore them," Han Yang retorted, feeling they looked quite good!
That handsome man felt very delighted by Han Yang's praise, even leaning his body on one side to let the lad admire him more.
That afternoon, after he took care of his work, Han Yang noticed it was not yet four o'clock. Helian Qing had been busy for the last few days and had also said that today he would be unable to make it back in time for dinner. Han Yang was not in the mood to cook solely for himself, so he originally thought about ordering takeout, but then he had second thoughts, and wondered if it would be better to go buy groceries.
Han Yang carefully straightened out the scarf for Helian Qing. With his head lowered slightly, Helian Qing could only see the bangs covering his brows and eyes from his perspective, being able to see nothing but the tip of the other man's nose.
"Scram," Helian Qing stated.
Xiao Chen nodded, pressing the elevator door for Han Yang, then said, "His office is at the end of the hall, on the left."
In the end, he chose to make dinner; sending Helian Qing a message while he was on his way to the store.
Xiao Chen nodded, pressing the elevator door for Han Yang, then said, "His office is at the end of the hall, on the left."
Smiling, Lao Yezi added, "Don't stress, all of us here have long accepted you and A'Qing's situation, so your grandfather over there will too, don't worry."
Helian Qing, who originally wanted to ignore him and spit out a couple mean words about the scarf, after hearing the lad's intention, simply choked back those words and slightly bowed his head to allow the shorter man to wrap the scarf for him.
The market had much fresher vegetables than the supermarket, and Han Yang—quite meticulously—chose a good number of veggies to buy, with the intention of getting some for the next day as well. Sometime during his shopping, he also gave Xiao Chen a call to confirm whether Helian Qing was at the company along with there being no dinner party scheduled for that evening.
"..."
The feeling of those warm lips pressed upon his head made Han Yang's hands still, with him then lifting his eyes to look at the other man.
This prompted a single phrase to suddenly flash in Han Yang's mind: A man is most handsome [cool] when he's working hard.
Helian Qing nodded satisfyingly after listening to him, pulling him to sit beside him to eat their dinner.
Normally, Han Yang got to see more than enough of Helian Qing's irascible, stubborn, tsundere, sarcastic, gentle, and hooliganistic behaviour; but this was his first glimpse of that man's working businessman persona.
Worried Helian Qing would end up waiting for too long, Han Yang finished buying the groceries, then returned home and got right to work. Later, with his dinner preparation all done, he packed all of it into a cooler, then left.
Since he had no classes on this day as well, Han Yang was in no hurry to get himself out of bed. Propping half of himself off the mattress, he looked on at the man changing in front of him, admiring the man's broad shoulders, his slender waist, and those longs legs of his.
When he at the base of the company, Han Yang looked up at the tall, multistorey building. Before becoming familiar with Helian Qing, he had once thought he would be fighting to get into the Helian Group after graduation for work, never had he expected that he would not be entering for a job but would instead end up marrying Helian Qing.
Han Yang smiled, then made the first move.
Thinking about this, Han Yang could only sigh at life's ever so fickle nature. After which, he made his way into the first floor's reception area, then gave Xiao Chen a call since he did not have an appointment.
Having spent the previous night being toyed with, and tossed about repeatedly, Han Yang was now quite tired, so much so, he had slept until the break of dawn.
The market had much fresher vegetables than the supermarket, and Han Yang—quite meticulously—chose a good number of veggies to buy, with the intention of getting some for the next day as well. Sometime during his shopping, he also gave Xiao Chen a call to confirm whether Helian Qing was at the company along with there being no dinner party scheduled for that evening.
After about half of a minute, Helian Qing got his fill from their kiss, with the crabmeat held within Han Yang's mouth also being snatched away. Chewing, as he pleased, a couple times before swallowing, he then looked at the lad, saying, "Tastes pretty good."
When the elevator stopped at the top floor, Han Yang said, "I'll be fine going on my own, you can go take care of your work."
Han Yang stood motionlessly for a few seconds. Then, lifting his hand, he knocked on the door, pushing it open and proceeded to enter.
Following the end of their call, Xiao Chen quickly went downstairs to receive him.
"Of course not, but..." Xu Luozhao paused for a moment, using an assured tone as he said, "you heard us just now, right?"
Han Yang had already perfectly understood this hint of his was used for the sake of seeking out compliments, thus immediately—without being one bit stingy, rained a number of praises from beside him, and causing that Qing Gége's heart to set off into full bloom.
When he at the base of the company, Han Yang looked up at the tall, multistorey building. Before becoming familiar with Helian Qing, he had once thought he would be fighting to get into the Helian Group after graduation for work, never had he expected that he would not be entering for a job but would instead end up marrying Helian Qing.
Han Yang hesitated, but Xu Luozhao did not wait for his reply before whispering a sentence.
On his way back, the warm feeling within Han Yang's chest grew increasingly more warm. This was all thanks to Lao Yezi understanding, Mo Suya's loving tenderness—and most importantly, Helian Qing's own utter lack of reservations in cherishing him.
"Sorry for troubling you," Han Yang said to Xiao Chen.
Han Yang hesitated, but Xu Luozhao did not wait for his reply before whispering a sentence.
Sometimes, he could not stop himself from wondering what he had done to deserve meeting them all, and for them to show him all the love and concern he never dared to expect.
With his now cheerful mood, Helian Qing helped him peel the rest of the crab's meat out of its shell.
Helian Qing was indeed quite handsome with that scarf on. His tall stature, coupled with his extraordinary temperament, were normally rather exceptional when he wore suits. So now, with him dressed in a long cashmere coat paired with this simple and tasteful scarf, his entire aura had increased twofold.
Helian Qing had a tall build and good looks, so it would be reasonable to say that given this, Han Yang had chosen scarves which ought to have been very cool. But, for some unknown reason, Han Yang thought the scene before him was completely ridiculous; and at this moment, was very much unable to stop himself from laughing out loud.
"It's no trouble at all, don't say such a thing. Boss is busy and still hasn't had dinner as yet, so you came at just the perfect time." Xiao Chen said in return as he led him into the elevator.
"I'm doing it for your own good!" that voice countered. "Tsk, tsk. You've been hung up on that person from since they were in high school, till now. You're the one who's being too much with this ever-enduring love of yours!"
Although he would usually bring some of his work back home with him, at this moment, the atmosphere he gave off felt extremely different.
Since he had no classes on this day as well, Han Yang was in no hurry to get himself out of bed. Propping half of himself off the mattress, he looked on at the man changing in front of him, admiring the man's broad shoulders, his slender waist, and those longs legs of his.
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Following the end of their call, Xiao Chen quickly went downstairs to receive him.
"You didn't tell him I was coming over, did you?" Han Yang asked, he was thinking of giving Helian Qing a little surprise.
Helian Qing knew very well he was looking, and it appeared as if he had also slowed the speed at which he changed into those clothes, taking his time as he completed the act. Just as he buckled his belt, he turned, coldly looking at the other, saying, "Hurry up and wipe up your drool, or else you'll soak the covers."
Afraid he would catch a cold, Helian Qing bent over and picked him up into his arms.
"There's an important new product that will hit the market, tomorrow, and there'll even be a news conference, so Boss is more busy than usual," Xiao Chen replied.
"Of course not, don't worry." Xiao Chen chuckled understandingly.
On his way back, the warm feeling within Han Yang's chest grew increasingly more warm. This was all thanks to Lao Yezi understanding, Mo Suya's loving tenderness—and most importantly, Helian Qing's own utter lack of reservations in cherishing him.
This prompted a single phrase to suddenly flash in Han Yang's mind: A man is most handsome [cool] when he's working hard.
Worried Helian Qing would end up waiting for too long, Han Yang finished buying the groceries, then returned home and got right to work. Later, with his dinner preparation all done, he packed all of it into a cooler, then left.
"Thank you," Han Yang said. Then recalling that Helian Qing had been working overtime day after day recently, he then asked, "Why have you all been so busy recently?"
The feeling of those warm lips pressed upon his head made Han Yang's hands still, with him then lifting his eyes to look at the other man.
Seeing him lifting the hamper and smiling at him, Helian Qing felt all the exhaustion from his day instantaneously disappear without a trace.
When he entered, Helian Qing had his head lowered as he flipped through some materials. Thinking Xu Luozhao had again come back, he did not lift his head, saying, "Is there something else?"
"There's an important new product that will hit the market, tomorrow, and there'll even be a news conference, so Boss is more busy than usual," Xiao Chen replied.
"Satisfying his wife is a husband's duty." Helian Qing remained unmoved, carrying him into the room to rest.
"I'll eat," Helian Qing spoke, just before lowering his head to kiss him.
With Helian Qing still in the bath, he hesitated for a few seconds, then opened the covers and got out of bed and went to the study.
That afternoon, after he took care of his work, Han Yang noticed it was not yet four o'clock. Helian Qing had been busy for the last few days and had also said that today he would be unable to make it back in time for dinner. Han Yang was not in the mood to cook solely for himself, so he originally thought about ordering takeout, but then he had second thoughts, and wondered if it would be better to go buy groceries.
This was practically the damn plot of some idol-drama, so freaking retarded.
Han Yang nodded, not asking anything more.
"You'll get the the chance," Han Yang answered.
When the elevator stopped at the top floor, Han Yang said, "I'll be fine going on my own, you can go take care of your work."
The market had much fresher vegetables than the supermarket, and Han Yang—quite meticulously—chose a good number of veggies to buy, with the intention of getting some for the next day as well. Sometime during his shopping, he also gave Xiao Chen a call to confirm whether Helian Qing was at the company along with there being no dinner party scheduled for that evening.
Xiao Chen nodded, pressing the elevator door for Han Yang, then said, "His office is at the end of the hall, on the left."
"Perfect!" Han Yang straightened the man's collar, circling around him a few times while nodding satisfyingly, "Very handsome!!"
A wave of joy came over him so quickly, he immediately took the scarves and went to try them on, not for second taking into account the fact he was still wearing his pyjamas. After trying them on, he found that he looked pretty good while wearing them, never once expecting Han Yang to wake up and catch him red-handed.
Sometimes, he could not stop himself from wondering what he had done to deserve meeting them all, and for them to show him all the love and concern he never dared to expect.
"Mhm. I didn't disturb you two, did I?" Han Yang asked.
When he entered, Helian Qing had his head lowered as he flipped through some materials. Thinking Xu Luozhao had again come back, he did not lift his head, saying, "Is there something else?"
"Okay, thank you." Han Yang thanked him, then walked towards the office.
T/n: italicized you's (you) are to indicate the use of the polite form of the word.
Han Yang stopped in front the door of Helian Qing's office, noticing it was partially open, with also a voice coming out from the inside. "So, you're just planning to always keep Han Yang in the dark, huh?"
Helian Qing let the younger man fiddle around, cooperatively lifting both his arms as he did.
Helian Qing's office was at the end, and to the right there was a meeting room, a conference room, a reading room, and a waiting area; all of them quite large. According to Xiao Chen, all of the left side was Helian Qing's office, so if that was so, it meant the space he occupied was the equivalent of every one of them put together.
"There's an important new product that will hit the market, tomorrow, and there'll even be a news conference, so Boss is more busy than usual," Xiao Chen replied.
Han Yang stopped in front the door of Helian Qing's office, noticing it was partially open, with also a voice coming out from the inside. "So, you're just planning to always keep Han Yang in the dark, huh?"
Mo Suya, in turn, urged him to get back to his home, so Han Yang got into car the chauffeur got ready then left.
Snorting, Helian Qing made his way to the wardrobe to himself a change of clothes.
Han Yang moved, propping himself up, crawling over to the other side of the bed so he could get a proper look, only to discover the other man was trying on a scarf. Also, that hanging on the back of the chair right next to him, was another scarf which looked like it had already been tried on.
That voice sounded a bit familiar, and Han Yang heard his name. He was then going to knock on the door, but his hand froze after hearing Helian Qing say: "You're poking your nose in too much."
Helian Qing drank half of the container of soup, then took the crab and began peeling. Since Han Yang had steamed the crab perfectly, its delicate flesh could be seen, and it was indeed very succulent. He then took off a small piece of the meat, stuffing it into Han Yang's mouth.
"I'm doing it for your own good!" that voice countered. "Tsk, tsk. You've been hung up on that person from since they were in high school, till now. You're the one who's being too much with this ever-enduring love of yours!"
This prompted a single phrase to suddenly flash in Han Yang's mind: A man is most handsome [cool] when he's working hard.
As he faced the mirror, Helian Qing heard Han Yang's laughter and thus turned to find the other man lying on the bed, shaking from laughter. With the grip of the scarf in his hand growing rigid, he angrily pulled it off—rolled it into a ball, then stuffed it into its bag. Striding over to the side of their bed, he stared at Han Yang with a face covered with displeasure, "What's so funny?"
Han Yang nodded, not asking anything more.
"Enough with your nonsense. After dropping something off you should know to just get lost," Helian Qing said rudely.
It was probably the man's intention to show his desire to be even closer to the other. Thus, Han Yang did not resist. Closing his eyes and compliantly tilting his head upwards to give into Helian Qing's kiss, the tip of tongue moving carefully, before gradually reacting.
"Fine, alright, okay! For your pleasure, I'll just go then."
Smiling, Lao Yezi added, "Don't stress, all of us here have long accepted you and A'Qing's situation, so your grandfather over there will too, don't worry."
What did he mean? What high school? Why did they mention me? Han Yang paused for a while, completely puzzled by the meaning of their words.
Normally, Han Yang got to see more than enough of Helian Qing's irascible, stubborn, tsundere, sarcastic, gentle, and hooliganistic behaviour; but this was his first glimpse of that man's working businessman persona.
It's probably because I spent out all my luck for my next life, ah? Han Yang pondered, as he stared out of the window.
"It's over," Helian Qing replied. "Didn't I tell you to go inside to sleep? Or were you especially waiting for me to come back and carry you?"
Normally, Han Yang got to see more than enough of Helian Qing's irascible, stubborn, tsundere, sarcastic, gentle, and hooliganistic behaviour; but this was his first glimpse of that man's working businessman persona.
Han Yang's eyes went wide at the entrance of Helian Qing's tongue into his mouth where the piece of crab still sat. Afterwards, that slippery tongue began teasingly provoking the tip of his own.
He then heard that voice again say: "I'll go first, yeah. If anything comes up, call me."
After finishing their breakfast, Helian Qing dropped Han Yang off at his family's home before heading straight to work. The visit was due to a call made by Lao Yezi the day before to have the lad come play a game of chess with him.
"Fine, alright, okay! For your pleasure, I'll just go then."
"Those scarves you bought are so ugly, did you leave your sense of taste back in your village or something?" Master Helian was clearly displeased by the lad's attitude. "You're still smiling."
"Scram," Helian Qing stated.
"Thank you," Han Yang said. Then recalling that Helian Qing had been working overtime day after day recently, he then asked, "Why have you all been so busy recently?"
"Yes, I ate. Have you eaten as yet? Do you want to have Aunt Zhou make you something hot?" Lao Yezi asked in return.
"Enough, I've had enough!" Han Yang pinched his thigh below the blanket—ouch, wincing as he endured the pain.
Han Yang heard what they said along with sound of footsteps, and so, he too a few steps back then took a look at the person who came from inside.
"Alright," Han Yang nodded.
Upon first seeing him, Xu Luozhao was a little surprised. When he saw the cooler in his hand he made his way over, closing the door behind him.
"Enough with your nonsense. After dropping something off you should know to just get lost," Helian Qing said rudely.
"Sorry for troubling you," Han Yang said to Xiao Chen.
It was probably the man's intention to show his desire to be even closer to the other. Thus, Han Yang did not resist. Closing his eyes and compliantly tilting his head upwards to give into Helian Qing's kiss, the tip of tongue moving carefully, before gradually reacting.
——It was Xu Luozhao.
"Fine, alright, okay! For your pleasure, I'll just go then."
That handsome man felt very delighted by Han Yang's praise, even leaning his body on one side to let the lad admire him more.
A wave of joy came over him so quickly, he immediately took the scarves and went to try them on, not for second taking into account the fact he was still wearing his pyjamas. After trying them on, he found that he looked pretty good while wearing them, never once expecting Han Yang to wake up and catch him red-handed.
When the elevator stopped at the top floor, Han Yang said, "I'll be fine going on my own, you can go take care of your work."
Curious as to what the other was playing, Helian Qing got and went beside him; propping himself up over the back of the sofa before bending over to get a better look. Once he saw exactly what the younger man was doing, he was left speechless.
No wonder I felt the voice sounded familiar, Han Yang thought.
Curious as to what the other was playing, Helian Qing got and went beside him; propping himself up over the back of the sofa before bending over to get a better look. Once he saw exactly what the younger man was doing, he was left speechless.
Helian Qing, in response, nonchalantly withdrew his hand, flittering his gaze all around as if nothing had happened.
Han Yang, who had both phones in his hands, lifted to look at him, asking, "Do you want to play?"
Upon first seeing him, Xu Luozhao was a little surprised. When he saw the cooler in his hand he made his way over, closing the door behind him.
Han Yang put away the cooler, "I haven't eaten either."
"Mhm. I didn't disturb you two, did I?" Han Yang asked.
That afternoon, after he took care of his work, Han Yang noticed it was not yet four o'clock. Helian Qing had been busy for the last few days and had also said that today he would be unable to make it back in time for dinner. Han Yang was not in the mood to cook solely for himself, so he originally thought about ordering takeout, but then he had second thoughts, and wondered if it would be better to go buy groceries.
"Hello," Han Yang greeted him.
Han Yang awoke upon realising he was being carried, rubbing his eyes as he asked, "Is the meeting over?"
In the end, he chose to make dinner; sending Helian Qing a message while he was on his way to the store.
Helian Qing's office was at the end, and to the right there was a meeting room, a conference room, a reading room, and a waiting area; all of them quite large. According to Xiao Chen, all of the left side was Helian Qing's office, so if that was so, it meant the space he occupied was the equivalent of every one of them put together.
"Hi there," Xu Luozhao laughed. "Here to drop off A'Qing's dinner?"
That handsome man felt very delighted by Han Yang's praise, even leaning his body on one side to let the lad admire him more.
"Mhm. I didn't disturb you two, did I?" Han Yang asked.
Han Yang moved, propping himself up, crawling over to the other side of the bed so he could get a proper look, only to discover the other man was trying on a scarf. Also, that hanging on the back of the chair right next to him, was another scarf which looked like it had already been tried on.
Upon first seeing him, Xu Luozhao was a little surprised. When he saw the cooler in his hand he made his way over, closing the door behind him.
"Okay, thank you." Han Yang thanked him, then walked towards the office.
Giving himself a once over, Helian Qing saw he was indeed still wearing his pyjamas, and his face stiffened. He was in no way angry, nor did his expression show he was, as all did was stand by the beside, looking a bit awkward.
A while passed, after which Helian Qing took the materials then went to face Han Yang. "I have to go to a meeting, so keep yourself occupied, and if you get tired you can go rest inside," pointing towards the room to rest in after he spoke.
"Of course not, but..." Xu Luozhao paused for a moment, using an assured tone as he said, "you heard us just now, right?"
Snorting, Helian Qing made his way to the wardrobe to himself a change of clothes.
Han Yang also did not deny it, "I heard a bit."
With Helian Qing still in the bath, he hesitated for a few seconds, then opened the covers and got out of bed and went to the study.
Since he had no classes on this day as well, Han Yang was in no hurry to get himself out of bed. Propping half of himself off the mattress, he looked on at the man changing in front of him, admiring the man's broad shoulders, his slender waist, and those longs legs of his.
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Han Yang, who had both phones in his hands, lifted to look at him, asking, "Do you want to play?"
——It was Xu Luozhao.
"Are you curious about what we were chatting about?" Xu Luozhao asked.
Lifting his hand, Helian Qing took a look at his watch to see it was already past seven o'clock, brows knitted as he said, "Next time, eat then come over."
Lifting his hand, Helian Qing took a look at his watch to see it was already past seven o'clock, brows knitted as he said, "Next time, eat then come over."
Han Yang had already perfectly understood this hint of his was used for the sake of seeking out compliments, thus immediately—without being one bit stingy, rained a number of praises from beside him, and causing that Qing Gége's heart to set off into full bloom.
The Husband works overtime, and the wife delivers him dinner on her own initiative.
Not knowing whether his words was in regard to the crabmeat or something else, Han Yang, although more than aware of that man's shamelessness, nevertheless could not avoid his ears growing red, before lowering his head and eating his meal.
Han Yang hesitated, but Xu Luozhao did not wait for his reply before whispering a sentence.
Upon first seeing him, Xu Luozhao was a little surprised. When he saw the cooler in his hand he made his way over, closing the door behind him.
Han Yang, shocked, lifted his head to look at him, while the other man laughed. "Go back home to find out, it's a surprise." After saying that, he excused himself.
What did he mean? What high school? Why did they mention me? Han Yang paused for a while, completely puzzled by the meaning of their words.
That voice sounded a bit familiar, and Han Yang heard his name. He was then going to knock on the door, but his hand froze after hearing Helian Qing say: "You're poking your nose in too much."
Following the end of their call, Xiao Chen quickly went downstairs to receive him.
Han Yang stood motionlessly for a few seconds. Then, lifting his hand, he knocked on the door, pushing it open and proceeded to enter.
"Enough, I've had enough!" Han Yang pinched his thigh below the blanket—ouch, wincing as he endured the pain.
This sentence had quite a few interpretations, and given a certain person's bad criminal record, Han Yang chose to remain silent.
"Of course not, don't worry." Xiao Chen chuckled understandingly.
After finishing their breakfast, Helian Qing dropped Han Yang off at his family's home before heading straight to work. The visit was due to a call made by Lao Yezi the day before to have the lad come play a game of chess with him.
Han Yang carefully straightened out the scarf for Helian Qing. With his head lowered slightly, Helian Qing could only see the bangs covering his brows and eyes from his perspective, being able to see nothing but the tip of the other man's nose.
When he entered, Helian Qing had his head lowered as he flipped through some materials. Thinking Xu Luozhao had again come back, he did not lift his head, saying, "Is there something else?"
Han Yang stood motionlessly for a few seconds. Then, lifting his hand, he knocked on the door, pushing it open and proceeded to enter.
Having spent the previous night being toyed with, and tossed about repeatedly, Han Yang was now quite tired, so much so, he had slept until the break of dawn.
"Come." Lao Yezi lifted his head and waved his hand, "Come on, get over here."
Han Yang, who had both phones in his hands, lifted to look at him, asking, "Do you want to play?"
Since he had no classes on this day as well, Han Yang was in no hurry to get himself out of bed. Propping half of himself off the mattress, he looked on at the man changing in front of him, admiring the man's broad shoulders, his slender waist, and those longs legs of his.
Han Yang did not respond, and instead waited for the man to notice him.
Afraid he would catch a cold, Helian Qing bent over and picked him up into his arms.
After few seconds passed, Helian Qing stopped flipping through the pages, raising his head to see the one standing there, and facing him, was Han Yang. He stared blankly at the other person for a little while, then blurted out, "What are you doing here?"
The Husband works overtime, and the wife delivers him dinner on her own initiative.
Han Yang also did not deny it, "I heard a bit."
"Hello," Han Yang greeted him.
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Worried Helian Qing would end up waiting for too long, Han Yang finished buying the groceries, then returned home and got right to work. Later, with his dinner preparation all done, he packed all of it into a cooler, then left.
"Delivering takeout." Han Yang raised the hamper in his hand, laughing towards him.
"You're over thinking it," Han Yang patted his shoulder, "I was just resting my eyes for a while. So can you let me down please?"
Worried Helian Qing would end up waiting for too long, Han Yang finished buying the groceries, then returned home and got right to work. Later, with his dinner preparation all done, he packed all of it into a cooler, then left.
"Hello," Han Yang greeted him.
Seeing him lifting the hamper and smiling at him, Helian Qing felt all the exhaustion from his day instantaneously disappear without a trace.
"Are you curious about what we were chatting about?" Xu Luozhao asked.
"Mhm. I didn't disturb you two, did I?" Han Yang asked.
After few seconds passed, Helian Qing stopped flipping through the pages, raising his head to see the one standing there, and facing him, was Han Yang. He stared blankly at the other person for a little while, then blurted out, "What are you doing here?"
Worried Helian Qing would end up waiting for too long, Han Yang finished buying the groceries, then returned home and got right to work. Later, with his dinner preparation all done, he packed all of it into a cooler, then left.
"Okay," Han Yang nodded. Waiting until after Helian Qing left to close his eyes and rest.
Since the day they have gotten married, this was the first time Han Yang had come to deliver a meal to him, along with doing so without him knowing it was happening at all.
Worried Helian Qing would end up waiting for too long, Han Yang finished buying the groceries, then returned home and got right to work. Later, with his dinner preparation all done, he packed all of it into a cooler, then left.
"It's over," Helian Qing replied. "Didn't I tell you to go inside to sleep? Or were you especially waiting for me to come back and carry you?"
On his way back, the warm feeling within Han Yang's chest grew increasingly more warm. This was all thanks to Lao Yezi understanding, Mo Suya's loving tenderness—and most importantly, Helian Qing's own utter lack of reservations in cherishing him.
The Husband works overtime, and the wife delivers him dinner on her own initiative.
Due to that Princess Qing's own mother turning her back on him, Han Yang had a moment of silence, nodded, then laughed, "I know. Anyway, it's cold out so you should hurry and go back in, alright?"
Helian Qing's office was at the end, and to the right there was a meeting room, a conference room, a reading room, and a waiting area; all of them quite large. According to Xiao Chen, all of the left side was Helian Qing's office, so if that was so, it meant the space he occupied was the equivalent of every one of them put together.
Han Yang moved, propping himself up, crawling over to the other side of the bed so he could get a proper look, only to discover the other man was trying on a scarf. Also, that hanging on the back of the chair right next to him, was another scarf which looked like it had already been tried on.
"It's no trouble at all, don't say such a thing. Boss is busy and still hasn't had dinner as yet, so you came at just the perfect time." Xiao Chen said in return as he led him into the elevator.
"Perfect!" Han Yang straightened the man's collar, circling around him a few times while nodding satisfyingly, "Very handsome!!"
This was practically the damn plot of some idol-drama, so freaking retarded.
Earlier, having just got up and washing up, he had intended to find himself a change of clothes, but right then his vision came upon the two scarves in the cupboard. He was not sure why he thought it, but his first inkling was that they were bought by Han Yang just for him.
"Mmn!" Han Yang bit down unconsciously. "Aren't you going to have some?"
"They're such ugly scarves, yet you still wore them," Han Yang retorted, feeling they looked quite good!
Han Yang heard what they said along with sound of footsteps, and so, he too a few steps back then took a look at the person who came from inside.
It was probably the man's intention to show his desire to be even closer to the other. Thus, Han Yang did not resist. Closing his eyes and compliantly tilting his head upwards to give into Helian Qing's kiss, the tip of tongue moving carefully, before gradually reacting.
Even so, Helian Qing could not help the corners of his lips from curving upwards, almost to the point of making him want to whistle.
"Enough with your nonsense. After dropping something off you should know to just get lost," Helian Qing said rudely.
Because there was dinner for two persons, what Han Yang brought was quite hefty, other than the four dishes he prepared, he also brought a thermos of soup.
——It was Xu Luozhao.
Helian Qing, seeing him take out all of the dishes, was somewhat amazed, "Why so much? Do you think I'm a pig?"
This was practically the damn plot of some idol-drama, so freaking retarded.
Han Yang put away the cooler, "I haven't eaten either."
Waking up, he sluggishly felt around in the spot beside him, sensing no trace of Helian Qing. Uncomfortable with not having that person's warmth next to him, his hooded and half-opened eyes caught sight of the blurry image of Helian Qing standing at the other side of the bedroom facing the mirror and fiddling around with something.
Having finished approving a proposal, Helian Qing raised his head just to catch a glimpse of Han Yang, whose head was lowered, as he played with the phone, the sight causing his lips to lift into a smile.
That voice sounded a bit familiar, and Han Yang heard his name. He was then going to knock on the door, but his hand froze after hearing Helian Qing say: "You're poking your nose in too much."
Hearing his words, Helian Qing's first reaction was to think that he wanted to eat together with him, and this realization made his heart bloom, but very quickly, another thought crept into his mind.
After about half of a minute, Helian Qing got his fill from their kiss, with the crabmeat held within Han Yang's mouth also being snatched away. Chewing, as he pleased, a couple times before swallowing, he then looked at the lad, saying, "Tastes pretty good."
Lifting his hand, Helian Qing took a look at his watch to see it was already past seven o'clock, brows knitted as he said, "Next time, eat then come over."
After few seconds passed, Helian Qing stopped flipping through the pages, raising his head to see the one standing there, and facing him, was Han Yang. He stared blankly at the other person for a little while, then blurted out, "What are you doing here?"
"Alright," Han Yang nodded.
After few seconds passed, Helian Qing stopped flipping through the pages, raising his head to see the one standing there, and facing him, was Han Yang. He stared blankly at the other person for a little while, then blurted out, "What are you doing here?"
Knowing he was worried about his stomach, Han Yang then said, "I ate some cake before I came."
Seeing him lifting the hamper and smiling at him, Helian Qing felt all the exhaustion from his day instantaneously disappear without a trace.
What did he mean? What high school? Why did they mention me? Han Yang paused for a while, completely puzzled by the meaning of their words.
Han Yang did not fall for that man's trick so easily, choosing instead to open the blanket and get off the bed to go straight for the grey scarf hanging on the chair, then walk towards Helian Qing, standing squarely before him and say, "You should try this one. I picked it out especially for you."
Helian Qing nodded satisfyingly after listening to him, pulling him to sit beside him to eat their dinner.
"It's no trouble at all, don't say such a thing. Boss is busy and still hasn't had dinner as yet, so you came at just the perfect time." Xiao Chen said in return as he led him into the elevator.
"I bought this when I went to the market today, it's especially tender,” Han Yang pointed towards the crab, "You should taste it."
Helian Qing's office was at the end, and to the right there was a meeting room, a conference room, a reading room, and a waiting area; all of them quite large. According to Xiao Chen, all of the left side was Helian Qing's office, so if that was so, it meant the space he occupied was the equivalent of every one of them put together.
No wonder I felt the voice sounded familiar, Han Yang thought.
Han Yang had laughed so much, his stomach hurt. Covering his tummy, he breathed out a few surprised and joy-filled exclamations before replying, "No, it's just... Why on earth were you trying on the scarves while you were still only wearing your pyjamas! Oh my god! You're killing me right now!"
Helian Qing drank half of the container of soup, then took the crab and began peeling. Since Han Yang had steamed the crab perfectly, its delicate flesh could be seen, and it was indeed very succulent. He then took off a small piece of the meat, stuffing it into Han Yang's mouth.
Han Yang stopped in front the door of Helian Qing's office, noticing it was partially open, with also a voice coming out from the inside. "So, you're just planning to always keep Han Yang in the dark, huh?"
Following the end of their call, Xiao Chen quickly went downstairs to receive him.
Helian Qing let the younger man fiddle around, cooperatively lifting both his arms as he did.
"Mmn!" Han Yang bit down unconsciously. "Aren't you going to have some?"
Han Yang had already perfectly understood this hint of his was used for the sake of seeking out compliments, thus immediately—without being one bit stingy, rained a number of praises from beside him, and causing that Qing Gége's heart to set off into full bloom.
Sometimes, he could not stop himself from wondering what he had done to deserve meeting them all, and for them to show him all the love and concern he never dared to expect.
Thinking about this, Han Yang could only sigh at life's ever so fickle nature. After which, he made his way into the first floor's reception area, then gave Xiao Chen a call since he did not have an appointment.
"I'll eat," Helian Qing spoke, just before lowering his head to kiss him.
A wave of joy came over him so quickly, he immediately took the scarves and went to try them on, not for second taking into account the fact he was still wearing his pyjamas. After trying them on, he found that he looked pretty good while wearing them, never once expecting Han Yang to wake up and catch him red-handed.
Han Yang carefully straightened out the scarf for Helian Qing. With his head lowered slightly, Helian Qing could only see the bangs covering his brows and eyes from his perspective, being able to see nothing but the tip of the other man's nose.
That afternoon, after he took care of his work, Han Yang noticed it was not yet four o'clock. Helian Qing had been busy for the last few days and had also said that today he would be unable to make it back in time for dinner. Han Yang was not in the mood to cook solely for himself, so he originally thought about ordering takeout, but then he had second thoughts, and wondered if it would be better to go buy groceries.
"Yes, I ate. Have you eaten as yet? Do you want to have Aunt Zhou make you something hot?" Lao Yezi asked in return.
After few seconds passed, Helian Qing stopped flipping through the pages, raising his head to see the one standing there, and facing him, was Han Yang. He stared blankly at the other person for a little while, then blurted out, "What are you doing here?"
Han Yang's eyes went wide at the entrance of Helian Qing's tongue into his mouth where the piece of crab still sat. Afterwards, that slippery tongue began teasingly provoking the tip of his own.
Han Yang did not respond, and instead waited for the man to notice him.
It was probably the man's intention to show his desire to be even closer to the other. Thus, Han Yang did not resist. Closing his eyes and compliantly tilting his head upwards to give into Helian Qing's kiss, the tip of tongue moving carefully, before gradually reacting.
Helian Qing let the younger man fiddle around, cooperatively lifting both his arms as he did.
Since he had no classes on this day as well, Han Yang was in no hurry to get himself out of bed. Propping half of himself off the mattress, he looked on at the man changing in front of him, admiring the man's broad shoulders, his slender waist, and those longs legs of his.
"You didn't tell him I was coming over, did you?" Han Yang asked, he was thinking of giving Helian Qing a little surprise.
After about half of a minute, Helian Qing got his fill from their kiss, with the crabmeat held within Han Yang's mouth also being snatched away. Chewing, as he pleased, a couple times before swallowing, he then looked at the lad, saying, "Tastes pretty good."
Han Yang, who had both phones in his hands, lifted to look at him, asking, "Do you want to play?"
Within his heart, there was a sort of indescribable shame from being caught in the act like that.
As he faced the mirror, Helian Qing heard Han Yang's laughter and thus turned to find the other man lying on the bed, shaking from laughter. With the grip of the scarf in his hand growing rigid, he angrily pulled it off—rolled it into a ball, then stuffed it into its bag. Striding over to the side of their bed, he stared at Han Yang with a face covered with displeasure, "What's so funny?"
Not knowing whether his words was in regard to the crabmeat or something else, Han Yang, although more than aware of that man's shamelessness, nevertheless could not avoid his ears growing red, before lowering his head and eating his meal.
This sentence had quite a few interpretations, and given a certain person's bad criminal record, Han Yang chose to remain silent.
When he at the base of the company, Han Yang looked up at the tall, multistorey building. Before becoming familiar with Helian Qing, he had once thought he would be fighting to get into the Helian Group after graduation for work, never had he expected that he would not be entering for a job but would instead end up marrying Helian Qing.
In the end, he chose to make dinner; sending Helian Qing a message while he was on his way to the store.
With his now cheerful mood, Helian Qing helped him peel the rest of the crab's meat out of its shell.
"Sorry for troubling you," Han Yang said to Xiao Chen.
Worried Helian Qing would end up waiting for too long, Han Yang finished buying the groceries, then returned home and got right to work. Later, with his dinner preparation all done, he packed all of it into a cooler, then left.
Even so, Helian Qing could not help the corners of his lips from curving upwards, almost to the point of making him want to whistle.
Following their dinner, Helian Qing continued with his work. Han Yang wanted to help him, but he was not familiar with those matters and so could not be of any assistance.
Seeing his intention, Helian Qing said while stroking his head, "Go have fun, okay. I'll teach you later."
Seeing his intention, Helian Qing said while stroking his head, "Go have fun, okay. I'll teach you later."
"You didn't tell him I was coming over, did you?" Han Yang asked, he was thinking of giving Helian Qing a little surprise.
"Satisfying his wife is a husband's duty." Helian Qing remained unmoved, carrying him into the room to rest.
Han Yang smiled, then made the first move.
Han Yang nodded, taking the man's cell phone then went go have fun.
"Morning Granddad." Han Yang went over and sat facing him, "Have you eaten breakfast?"
"Perfect!" Han Yang straightened the man's collar, circling around him a few times while nodding satisfyingly, "Very handsome!!"
He tossed and turned on the bed, soon recalling what Xu Luozhao said earlier, thus adding another reason he could not fall asleep.
Having finished approving a proposal, Helian Qing raised his head just to catch a glimpse of Han Yang, whose head was lowered, as he played with the phone, the sight causing his lips to lift into a smile.
Han Yang's eyes went wide at the entrance of Helian Qing's tongue into his mouth where the piece of crab still sat. Afterwards, that slippery tongue began teasingly provoking the tip of his own.
Curious as to what the other was playing, Helian Qing got and went beside him; propping himself up over the back of the sofa before bending over to get a better look. Once he saw exactly what the younger man was doing, he was left speechless.
In the end, he chose to make dinner; sending Helian Qing a message while he was on his way to the store.
He saw that Han Yang was using Helian Qing's phone to apply for a WeChat account under the name "Princess Qing", along with one for himself called "Little Saltfish". This single person played the role of both persons, chatting along happily between them.
Since the day they have gotten married, this was the first time Han Yang had come to deliver a meal to him, along with doing so without him knowing it was happening at all.
Han Yang, who had both phones in his hands, lifted to look at him, asking, "Do you want to play?"
Helian Qing's gaze then fell upon Han Yang's fingers as they twirled and wrapped the scarf, before finally returning to his forehead once more. He stared at that place for a few seconds, his hand then reaching out to lift the lad's bangs, as he next lowered his own head to place a kiss upon that no longer concealed spot.
"Are you curious about what we were chatting about?" Xu Luozhao asked.
Mo Suya, in turn, urged him to get back to his home, so Han Yang got into car the chauffeur got ready then left.
"...be good and just play by yourself, alright?" Helian Qing rubbed his head, "My little nincompoop." After saying that he went back and continued working.
Even so, Helian Qing could not help the corners of his lips from curving upwards, almost to the point of making him want to whistle.
"..." Han Yang glared at him, tossing the phones aside, in exchange for a tablet which he then played a game on.
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During their time in the office, someone had come in to give a report to Helian Qing for which Han Yang had planned on excusing himself, but Helian Qing made him stay instead. He then went on to discuss some business with the person who gave the report afterwards.
Hearing his words, Helian Qing's first reaction was to think that he wanted to eat together with him, and this realization made his heart bloom, but very quickly, another thought crept into his mind.
Normally, Han Yang got to see more than enough of Helian Qing's irascible, stubborn, tsundere, sarcastic, gentle, and hooliganistic behaviour; but this was his first glimpse of that man's working businessman persona.
Following their dinner, Helian Qing continued with his work. Han Yang wanted to help him, but he was not familiar with those matters and so could not be of any assistance.
Earlier, having just got up and washing up, he had intended to find himself a change of clothes, but right then his vision came upon the two scarves in the cupboard. He was not sure why he thought it, but his first inkling was that they were bought by Han Yang just for him.
This prompted a single phrase to suddenly flash in Han Yang's mind: A man is most handsome [cool] when he's working hard.
"Hi there," Xu Luozhao laughed. "Here to drop off A'Qing's dinner?"
Han Yang did not respond, and instead waited for the man to notice him.
Although he would usually bring some of his work back home with him, at this moment, the atmosphere he gave off felt extremely different.
"It's over," Helian Qing replied. "Didn't I tell you to go inside to sleep? Or were you especially waiting for me to come back and carry you?"
"Okay, thank you." Han Yang thanked him, then walked towards the office.
Helian Qing, seeing him take out all of the dishes, was somewhat amazed, "Why so much? Do you think I'm a pig?"
This prompted a single phrase to suddenly flash in Han Yang's mind: A man is most handsome [cool] when he's working hard.
"I'll eat," Helian Qing spoke, just before lowering his head to kiss him.
A while passed, after which Helian Qing took the materials then went to face Han Yang. "I have to go to a meeting, so keep yourself occupied, and if you get tired you can go rest inside," pointing towards the room to rest in after he spoke.
"Of course not, don't worry." Xiao Chen chuckled understandingly.
Since the day they have gotten married, this was the first time Han Yang had come to deliver a meal to him, along with doing so without him knowing it was happening at all.
That voice sounded a bit familiar, and Han Yang heard his name. He was then going to knock on the door, but his hand froze after hearing Helian Qing say: "You're poking your nose in too much."
It was probably the man's intention to show his desire to be even closer to the other. Thus, Han Yang did not resist. Closing his eyes and compliantly tilting his head upwards to give into Helian Qing's kiss, the tip of tongue moving carefully, before gradually reacting.
Following their dinner, Helian Qing continued with his work. Han Yang wanted to help him, but he was not familiar with those matters and so could not be of any assistance.
"Alright," Han Yang nodded.
"You're so ugly, yet I still married you, didn't I?" Helian Qing sneered.
"I'll let you go," Lao Yezi replied.
Han Yang moved, propping himself up, crawling over to the other side of the bed so he could get a proper look, only to discover the other man was trying on a scarf. Also, that hanging on the back of the chair right next to him, was another scarf which looked like it had already been tried on.
The Husband works overtime, and the wife delivers him dinner on her own initiative.
When the elevator stopped at the top floor, Han Yang said, "I'll be fine going on my own, you can go take care of your work."
When Helian Qing returned after his meeting was done, Han Yang was already lying fast asleep on the sofa, his tablet beside him, the device displaying a tiny pumpkin character on its screen which seemed to be in the middle of clearing a stage in a game.
Helian Qing, seeing him take out all of the dishes, was somewhat amazed, "Why so much? Do you think I'm a pig?"
Having spent the previous night being toyed with, and tossed about repeatedly, Han Yang was now quite tired, so much so, he had slept until the break of dawn.
This was practically the damn plot of some idol-drama, so freaking retarded.
Han Yang smiled, then made the first move.
"Yes, I ate. Have you eaten as yet? Do you want to have Aunt Zhou make you something hot?" Lao Yezi asked in return.
Afraid he would catch a cold, Helian Qing bent over and picked him up into his arms.
When he entered, Helian Qing had his head lowered as he flipped through some materials. Thinking Xu Luozhao had again come back, he did not lift his head, saying, "Is there something else?"
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Having spent the previous night being toyed with, and tossed about repeatedly, Han Yang was now quite tired, so much so, he had slept until the break of dawn.
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"Are you curious about what we were chatting about?" Xu Luozhao asked.
Han Yang awoke upon realising he was being carried, rubbing his eyes as he asked, "Is the meeting over?"
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Helian Qing, seeing him take out all of the dishes, was somewhat amazed, "Why so much? Do you think I'm a pig?"
"Mhm. I didn't disturb you two, did I?" Han Yang asked.
Han Yang heard what they said along with sound of footsteps, and so, he too a few steps back then took a look at the person who came from inside.
He saw that Han Yang was using Helian Qing's phone to apply for a WeChat account under the name "Princess Qing", along with one for himself called "Little Saltfish". This single person played the role of both persons, chatting along happily between them.
"It's over," Helian Qing replied. "Didn't I tell you to go inside to sleep? Or were you especially waiting for me to come back and carry you?"
He tossed and turned on the bed, soon recalling what Xu Luozhao said earlier, thus adding another reason he could not fall asleep.
Even so, Helian Qing could not help the corners of his lips from curving upwards, almost to the point of making him want to whistle.
Worried Helian Qing would end up waiting for too long, Han Yang finished buying the groceries, then returned home and got right to work. Later, with his dinner preparation all done, he packed all of it into a cooler, then left.
Mo Suya, in turn, urged him to get back to his home, so Han Yang got into car the chauffeur got ready then left.
With Helian Qing still in the bath, he hesitated for a few seconds, then opened the covers and got out of bed and went to the study.
"You're over thinking it," Han Yang patted his shoulder, "I was just resting my eyes for a while. So can you let me down please?"
Chapter Twenty-One
"Satisfying his wife is a husband's duty." Helian Qing remained unmoved, carrying him into the room to rest.
Helian Qing was indeed quite handsome with that scarf on. His tall stature, coupled with his extraordinary temperament, were normally rather exceptional when he wore suits. So now, with him dressed in a long cashmere coat paired with this simple and tasteful scarf, his entire aura had increased twofold.
This sentence had quite a few interpretations, and given a certain person's bad criminal record, Han Yang chose to remain silent.
Knowing he was worried about his stomach, Han Yang then said, "I ate some cake before I came."
"Satisfying his wife is a husband's duty." Helian Qing remained unmoved, carrying him into the room to rest.
Upon first seeing him, Xu Luozhao was a little surprised. When he saw the cooler in his hand he made his way over, closing the door behind him.
Within his heart, there was a sort of indescribable shame from being caught in the act like that.
Helian Qing nodded satisfyingly after listening to him, pulling him to sit beside him to eat their dinner.
Helian Qing placed Han Yang on the bed, taking advantage of the moment where he pressed the other person onto the bed to place a few kisses, before getting up to say, "Go back to sleep, I'll call you in a little when I'm no longer busy."
When he at the base of the company, Han Yang looked up at the tall, multistorey building. Before becoming familiar with Helian Qing, he had once thought he would be fighting to get into the Helian Group after graduation for work, never had he expected that he would not be entering for a job but would instead end up marrying Helian Qing.
"Okay," Han Yang nodded. Waiting until after Helian Qing left to close his eyes and rest.
It's probably because I spent out all my luck for my next life, ah? Han Yang pondered, as he stared out of the window.
When the two returned home it was already past midnight, and because he slept at the company, Han Yang felt quite energetic.
"Those scarves you bought are so ugly, did you leave your sense of taste back in your village or something?" Master Helian was clearly displeased by the lad's attitude. "You're still smiling."
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When the two returned home it was already past midnight, and because he slept at the company, Han Yang felt quite energetic.
He tossed and turned on the bed, soon recalling what Xu Luozhao said earlier, thus adding another reason he could not fall asleep.
When the elevator stopped at the top floor, Han Yang said, "I'll be fine going on my own, you can go take care of your work."
Seeing him lifting the hamper and smiling at him, Helian Qing felt all the exhaustion from his day instantaneously disappear without a trace.
Upon first seeing him, Xu Luozhao was a little surprised. When he saw the cooler in his hand he made his way over, closing the door behind him.
With Helian Qing still in the bath, he hesitated for a few seconds, then opened the covers and got out of bed and went to the study.
Not knowing whether his words was in regard to the crabmeat or something else, Han Yang, although more than aware of that man's shamelessness, nevertheless could not avoid his ears growing red, before lowering his head and eating his meal.
During their time in the office, someone had come in to give a report to Helian Qing for which Han Yang had planned on excusing himself, but Helian Qing made him stay instead. He then went on to discuss some business with the person who gave the report afterwards.
"Of course not, but..." Xu Luozhao paused for a moment, using an assured tone as he said, "you heard us just now, right?"
"Enough with your nonsense. After dropping something off you should know to just get lost," Helian Qing said rudely.
Since the day they have gotten married, this was the first time Han Yang had come to deliver a meal to him, along with doing so without him knowing it was happening at all.
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