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With a lightning speed, Bai Xi requested PTO with his company.
Although he would only be staying for three to four days, he still packed a small retro reddish-brown leather suitcase. Not only did he pack several sets of matching outfits, but he also brought accessories and watches, which fully reflected his exhibitionist nature.
Bai Ruo vaguely glanced towards him.
Bai Xi simply did not hide it. He said directly at the dinner table that he would be meeting with Qi Xun to have fun. They were good friends for several years and Wu Mo and Bai Zihua knew Qi Xun personally. They have a good impression of him so, the parents naturally weren’t suspicious of anything and even encouraged him to extend the vacation for two more days.
Only Bai Ruo thought that her brother was definitely not going on vacation. In her eyes, he was a lamb going into a tiger’s den, and the lamb himself was happy to do so.
While watching Bai Xi like a busy bee for a while, she sneered and had a moment of resonance with Liang Song.
Bai Xi, who worked hard packing, finally remembered his sister sitting beside him. He asked, “I’m heading to Luohai City. Is there anything you want? Maybe a local speciality? I’ll get it for you there.”
She shook her head. “No need. What can I not buy that’s not online nowadays?”
He was shocked. “You’re really so indifferent.”
She replied, “You are sentimental enough for both of us.”
Looking at the time, it was about time for her to head to work.
She got up, having a full view of the little suitcase that was packed to the brim leaning by the sofa. She glanced at the raised lips that had been on her brother’s face all morning, smiled and said to Bai Xi, “Brother, have fun on your trip.”
Then she took the car key and left.
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Qi Xun’s chauffeur picked up Bai Xi after lunch.
The driver was a quiet middle-aged man. He had been with Qi Xun for several years and Bai Xi also knew him. When he got into the car, he greeted, “Li-shu.”
Li-shu smiled back at him. “Young Master Bai.”
Inside of the car, it slowly quieted down after the two exchanged greetings
Bai Xi opened the phone navigation app, looked at the map and the estimated time, it would take at least three hours during the optimal traffic conditions, not too long nor too short.
Halfway there, a snow flurry started falling from the sky. They were so small that they looked like tiny spots when they landed on the car and slid down the window.
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He thought that the first snow should also be romantic for him, for he travelled a far distance to find Qi Xun.
Thinking of these, he smiled quietly. He couldn’t give a reason why, but he was very happy.
Last year, he was with Qi Xun on a snowy day. He went to Qi Xun’s company for dinner, but the other man was working overtime, so he sat next to him waiting.
While waiting, it started to snow outside.
Qi Xun was still staring intently at the computer screen with a slight frown on his face, not being distracted by his surroundings at all.
Bai Xi stood by the window and slowly drew a crooked heart in the French window.
Nothing special happened that day. Qi Xun worked until a little past ten o’clock. In the end, they did not go out for dinner but called in takeout.
But he thought it was good.
If you liked someone, it seemed that regardless of what was being done, as long as you were next to them, everything would be good.
While pondering over this, Bai Xi’s eyelids became heavier as he slowly fell asleep.
There was soothing music playing in the car. The snow flurry continued to fall outside silently. He did not know how long they were driving when the car came to a gentle stop.
Blinking away the drowsiness, Bai Xi was not quite awake yet.
He asked the chauffeur in a daze, “Are we there? Or are we at the tollbooth?”
The driver did not answer him because the door next to him was open.
The winter wind carried cold air that floated into the car, making Bai Xi shiver. The chill cleared his mind.
He raised his head. Judging by the bright sky, it was not evening yet.
Holding an umbrella, Qi Xun stood by the car and gazed down at him.
Snow streamed down from the sky.
Qi Xun was dressed in a long black overcoat. There was wind and snow behind him. Under the umbrella, his face was pale but remained handsome, better looking than those TV drama male leads.
For a moment, Bai Xi couldn’t tell if this was a dream or the reality as he met Qi Xun’s eyes with his foolishly cute appearance.
Qi Xun reached out and touched his face, asking, “You’re not coming down?”
Bai Xi was fully awake now.
He got out of the car, saw the doorman had already taken his suitcase from the trunk. Li-shu was also perceptive, driving away once he received Qi Xun’s nod of approval.
The duo were the only people left at the hotel entrance.
Bai Xi wanted to strike a conversation with Qi Xun, but his whole body shivered from the cold wind. He mindfully dressed to see Qi Xun, wearing only a loose sweater that matched his jeans. It was pleasing to the eyes but provided very little protection from the cold.
Qi Xun also knew that he was the type of person to go for fashion rather than comfort. Although they were a few steps away, Qi Xun put his coat on Bai Xi and pulled him into the hotel.
It was naturally much warmer inside the building.
While waiting for the elevator, Qi Xun never released Bai Xi’s hand. The two idly chatted, such as Qi Xun asking Bai Xi what he wants for dinner.
“Anything is fine.” Bai Xi answered. “We do not have to go out if you are not very hungry, since it’s still snowing outside. I’m fine with eating in the hotel or ordering takeout.”
“Sounds good, the hotel chief has pretty good culinary skills.”
While they were talking, a tall lady of about forty of age with long curly hair and looking like someone with a lot of experience also came waiting for the elevator.
As soon as she saw Qi Xun, she greeted, “Mr. Qi.”
Qi Xun nodded to her. “Ms. Xiao.”
Bai Xi didn’t know this person, but he still reached the conclusion that this should be one of the business partner’s staff.
Ms. Xiao, a manager, noticed Bai Xi who was in Qi Xun’s arms. She asked politely, “And may I ask who this is?”
Qi Xun lowered his head to gaze at Bai Xi.
Who also happens to raise his head to look at Qi Xun with his round eyes.
Their eyes met, and a smile suddenly appeared on Qi Xun’s face.
“This is my boyfriend.” He introduced.
Ms. Xiao was slightly surprised. She had heard the gossip about Mr. Qi’s sexual orientation, but she never expected to meet his boyfriend, let alone be openly introduced.
But she soon covered it up and complimented, “You two are a good match.”
The word ‘match’ pleased Bai Xi.
He felt slightly awkward earlier, but now, looking up from Qi Xun’s arms, he smiled at the manager.
“Thank you.”
He already had a small stature, but when paired with Qi Xun’s coat, he looked like a boy who stole adult clothes. There was even a cute dimple showing when he smiled.
Ms. Xiao was caught off guard by his cuteness.
When she got out of the elevator, she was still muttering inside about how old Mr. Qi’s boyfriend was. He shouldn’t be in school still, right? That Mr. Qi was such a beast.
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Qi Xun had no clue that his image was in imminent danger because of Bai Xi.
Although, even if he knew, he wouldn’t have cared much.
He welcomed Bai Xi into his room.
It was a large suite that he stayed in for six days already. It was still empty and cold, he didn’t add much of his traces.
As soon as the door was closed, Bai Xi jumped into the other man’s arms.
It was obvious that Qi Xun had more strength than Bai Xi, but he was still forced back against the door from Bai Xi’s momentum.
The black coat fell onto the carpet, but no one seemed to care.
Bai Xi gazed up at Qi Xun with his bright eyes and said, “I miss you so much, but I didn’t think it was appropriate to say it out loud.”
There were staff in the lobby and not to mention Ms. Xiao in the elevator earlier. So he had to hold back saying this the entire time.
Qi Xun patted his head and whispered, “I know.”
Of course, he knew that Bai Xi missed him.
The duo looked at each other for a while.
Bai Xi stood on tiptoe and placed his lips against Qi Xun’s.
When the two lovers met, they had a long kiss before doing anything else.
Translator has something to add:
Teo: I imagined Manager Xiao is like (ಠ_ಠ) should I call the police. Curse this baby Asian face (but I love my baby face anyway)!
This thought is SO FUNNY! And then imagine the questioning:
Police uncle: Mr Qi, has your lover reached adulthood?
Qi Xun, Bai Xi: ??? We are two years apart!
Lmaoo😂
thanks to Asian blood, we’ll be forever highschooler (◕ᴗ◕✿)
Yeah, yeah, good genes and then they wake up one morning and are full of wrinkles xDD
Thx for the ch ٩( >ヮ<)۶
Ah they’re so cute 😌
Thanks for the chapter ♥️♥️
LMAO BRUH, it would be freaking hilarious if Ms. Xiao really did call the police only for BX and QX to explain that they are only 2 years apart 😂😂😂
They are so cute~~~
Thank you very much for the translation
Thank you for the chapter ❤️
asian baby face got a clerk asking for my ID when i bought a MA15+ game. i was 21 🥲
Lol when I was 19…. I was asked to buy a cigarette for my colleague since I was also going out… When I went there I was told they don’t sell it to minors… I don’t know weather to laugh or cry… 😅🤗😂 But I told her I’m already at legal age and was working around there… I don’t know if she believes me but she also did sell a cigarette to me😂😂 that was really funny.. when covid19 hits and it’s limited to go to shopping malls, I was stopped by a security cause she taught I was a minor again… But that minor she thought of is already actually 27 years old 😂😂🤭
thanks for the chapter!
😂🤭 thanks for the chapter ❤️❤️
Me too …. I won’t complain anymore of my baby face 🤣🤣🤣 now that I’m in my 30’s I think having a baby face is really a gift from the gods 🤣🤣
Ah, the misunderstanding from Manager on Bai Xi’s age 🤣
Thanks for the chapter 💞
I am Asian but why’s my face doesn’t look as good as them?? My “baby face” looks like horror baby doll—
Me with my none existence baby face
HAHAHAH its and old granpa x baby couple now xD
Where did my asian genes go(╥﹏╥) I look way older than my actual age
Yeah, talking about Asian genes though. I’m 27 this year, but people keep thinking that I’m 19 😂
We are forever high-schooler/ college student, until we hit that certain age.
I also have a baby face, so I’m glad to find a character like this!
Also, I’m a little concerned about BX loving sm QX and getting hurt because he thinks he’s ok with QX don’t saying he likes or misses him back TT