Huo Yu didn’t think about it and just raised his hand. He gently pressed Xia Wan’s head, making him come closer and closer.
Suddenly, Xia Wan opened his mouth and bit Huo Yu’s scar.
Xia Wan’s bite was really gentle, like a baby bird holding food in his mouth. But Huo Yu couldn’t help but feel his whole body stiffen, and then his heart started to tingle and warm up.
Huo Yu made a little snorting sound, and then he put his arms around Xia Wan’s waist and easily lifted him without any effort.
Xia Wan was pressed against the handrail of the stairs, his eyes and lips were wet.
Huo Yu gently held Xia Wan’s chin and lifted his face up.
They both stared at each other for a moment, breathing a bit heavily.
At this moment, Huo Yu’s eyes looked deeper than before, not cold like before. They were like a warm and sweet whirlpool that could completely draw people in.
Xia Wan blinked, and then he kind of opened his mouth a little, like he wanted to talk. But before he could say anything, Huo Yu leaned down and bit his lip.
It’s a very light kiss.
Jerky but tender.
Their kiss was kind of hesitant but super gentle, like small, careful movements.
Xia Wan’s mind went blank, and he didn’t remember any of the fancy techniques he’d seen before. Instead, he just did what felt natural, following his instincts without thinking too much.
“Xia Wan.” Huo Yu called Xia Wan’s name softly between the kisses.
Xia Wan was really surprised all of a sudden. He didn’t think Huo Yu would say his name. Looking at Huo Yu, all he could do was make a quiet “um.”
Xia Wan’s voice was slightly longer and very soft, and because of that, Huo Yu gripped Xia Wan’s waist even tighter.
They’re kinda like two little animals who ended up in a happy way by accident. One has been carrying hate since he was fifteen, and the other never got a chance to live a normal life because of physical reasons.
At this moment, they held onto each other with a strong hug, leaning against the stairs. It was like they were on a journey, exploring and searching for a kind of happiness that hadn’t crossed their minds before.
Only when Xia Wan started to feel a bit unsteady, it was then that Huo Yu put his arm around Xia Wan’s waist and gently lift his own head.
Huo Yu pressed his lips together, and as he looked at Xia Wan’s slightly reddened lips in the light, Without hesitation, he lowered his head once more, tenderly biting Xia Wan’s lips.
“Are you a dog?” Xia Wan couldn’t help licking the place where Huo Yu bit him and asked in a low voice.
“Didn’t you bite me first?” Huo Yu lowered his head, pressed his forehead against Xia Wan’s, and asked back in a soft voice.
Huo Yu deliberately slowed down and made his already deep voice softer. It was like a gentle brush, creating a ticklish sensation that traveled from Xia Wan’s ears down to his heart.
He pressed his lips together, lifted his hands, wrapped them around Huo Yu’s waist, and then buried his face in Huo Yu’s neck.
“Huo Yu,” Xia Wan copied and said, trying to mimic Huo Yu’s way of calling his name.
“Yeah,” Huo Yu’s voice, deep and low, resonated in Xia Wan’s ears.
“Eldest Master.” He called again.
Huo Yu laugh a little, still he responded with pleasure. He then raised his hand, tousled Xia Wan’s hair, and planted a gentle kiss on his black hair.
“Upstairs?” Huo Yu asked.
“Yeah,” Xia Wan held onto Huo Yu for a little while, feeling the warmth. Eventually, he loosened his grip, and Huo Yu gently took hold of his wrist. Together, they headed upstairs,
Xia Wan’s wrist felt delicate, a little cool to the touch, and surprisingly soft as it rested in Huo Yu’s palm. He maintained his hold until they arrived at the door of Xia Wan’s bedroom.
Huo Yu lowered his gaze to look at Xia Wan, taking a moment before softly saying, “Good night.”
“Good night, Eldest Master,” Xia Wan’s heart raced a bit as he spoke. Standing on tiptoes, he planted a quick kiss on Huo Yu’s cheek. A shy smile played on his lips as he hurriedly retreated, hiding behind the door.
The second the door closed, without thinking, Xia Wan raised his hand to touch his still-wet lips and then felt his heart pounding really fast.
His heart was beating so fast, that he could feel it as he gently pressed his hand against his chest.
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He rolled his eyes and then looked at the painting that was almost finished.
Xia Wan went to the bathroom and had a quick shower. After putting on fresh clothes, he sat in front of the easel.
The painting was completed. He had sketched it on a whim one night and painted it on and off for a week. Just before returning tonight, he had contacted Cui Xiaoheng and planned to take it to school the next day, intending to give it to Langqiao Gallery.
The colors on the canvas mixed together slowly, and eventually, they formed Huo Yu’s face. Huo Yu had a bit of a serious look and a half-smile as he looked at him.
Xia Wan was surprised, then he figured out he had changed the wrong color on the painting.
He set the palette aside and then sat at the desk across from it. He switched on the computer to start the live broadcast.
He thought that if he didn’t share his joy and happiness, he might end up feeling a bit crazy.
[Wow, my brother looks very happy.]
[Are you bringing cool stuff today, big brother? I need some useful toiletries!]
[Wow, my brother’s face is totally like a sign that someone’s gonna fall in love soon.]
[…]
When he was reading the line “Meant to fall in love,” Xia Wan couldn’t help but sigh and giggle.
[Really? Really? Is that true?]
[Who is the lucky guy? ]
[Isn’t my brother’s smile super pretty? Ahhhhhhhhhh, I’m dead!]
[Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ]
[…]
Xia Wan smiled and grabbed a bag of snacks from the drawer.
[It can be seen that the younger brother is happy, even the snacks are pistachios, hahahaha…]
Xia Wan was really, really happy, you could see it in his eyes even when he was eating. He had smiles all around, and his live broadcast this time felt a bit new. He was saying less stuff and laughing more and more.
Even when the comments weren’t funny, Xia Wan kept bursting into laughter.
When everyone kept asking who the other person was, Xia Wan, for the first time, talked about his real-world life, sharing a bit more about his world outside of the online room.
As he crunched on pistachios, Xia Wan shared, “He’s the most perfect person in the whole world.” The joy in his eyes reflected his admiration for the other person.
[Oh!!!!]
In an instant, fireworks exploded in the live broadcast room.
The screen was packed with comments and flowers as if the whole world was celebrating them.
On the opposite side of the wall, Huo Yu instinctively clenched the half-wet towel in his hand the moment he heard Xia Wan declare, “He is the most perfect person in the whole world.”
Xia Wan’s eyes sparkled with brightness, and his smile was so pure that Huo Yu suddenly felt a sense of shame within himself.
Because Xia Wan never knew what dark and crazy thoughts he had in his heart, and he never thought there was anything nice in the world.
If Huo Yu hadn’t crossed paths with Xia Wan, it was possible that Xia Wan would remain the same person he is today.
However, Huo Yu might have turned into a different version of himself without the influence and impact of Xia Wan in his life. He wouldn’t have been Huo Yu, as he was today.
Huo Yu gazed at the smiling Xia Wan on the camera, and he couldn’t help but feel a thin layer of cold sweat forming.
Huo Yu found himself wondering about one thing. If he did not meet Xia Wan, then what would his life trajectory be like?
Huo Yu can picture it, and he was pretty certain it would have nothing to do with being “perfect.”
Huo Yu has been very busy lately, he went out early for the interview. So, when Xia Wan came down with two dark circles under his eyes, he only saw Aunt Qin busy in the kitchen.
“Aunt Qin.” Xia Wan yawned, “Did the eldest master leave?
“Just went out,” Aunt Qin shared, laughing a bit, “Eldest Master, he was but impatient and he was dawdling a lot of time. Probably he was waiting for you to wake up, Mr. Xia.”
Xia Wan paused for a while, and the initial sense of missing Huo Yu in the morning gradually faded. Instead, a sweet and warm feeling bubbled up in his heart, making the morning feel brighter and more delightful.
After breakfast, Xia Wan went upstairs to pack up the painting he had finished after last night’s live broadcast. Then, he took the taxi he had booked a long time ago.
Making time, he met Cui Xiaoheng at the school gate.
“Mr. Xia,” Cui Xiaoheng, wearing a light jacket and looking-slender and cute, asked, “Why did you bring the painting from outside today?”
“I painted this at home,” Xia Wan explained.
In the past, he usually finished his oil paintings in his dorm or at Xia Chengzhang’s place. This was the only time he used the easel at Huo Yu’s place.
The main reason is that Huo Yu is too cunning, and he’s scared of getting caught.
“Mr. Xia,” Cui Xiaoheng took the painting in his arms and said with a smile, “Congratulations.”
Xia Wan was momentarily taken aback, then the realization kicked in. A smile spread across his face as he asked, “Did you watch the live broadcast too?”
“Of course, I have to watch Teacher Xia’s live broadcast,” Cui Xiaoheng immediately patted him and said, “And, if Teacher Xia can put even more energy into painting, that’d be awesome.”
Lately, Xia Wan has become a popular figure in Langqiao Gallery and a leading oil painter in China.
Ever since the last art exhibition, his paintings have been in high demand, and their prices have been going up.
Some art agents are trying to secure his paintings early on, planning to resell them later at a higher price to make a profit.
There were also numerous buyers who couldn’t purchase paintings at Langqiao. They were leaving messages or private contacts under his video account, hoping that they could buy his painting privately.
However, Xia Wan turned down these offers one by one. He continued to upload his other works and painting processes there from time to time, and also shared painting experiences with others. His popularity kept rising.
“Isn’t that a lot?” Xia Wan was a bit surprised. He thought he was really productive. “I feel like I’m almost as productive as a pig.”
Cui Xiaoheng giggled, finally letting him go.
Xia Wan walked down the road with his school bag on his back. Even though it was still morning, he couldn’t help but miss Huo Yu.
After all, they had only been together for a few minutes since they started liking each other. It felt kind of sad to see that they were separated by a wall.
Xia Wan even started thinking about renting a parking space in the nearby parking lot. If he drove to and from school, he might be able to go home every day and see Huo Yu.
While he was lost in his thoughts, he reached the dormitory. As soon as he opened the door Su Tang and Fu Ling quickly came around him.
“What’s going on?” The two asked at the same time.
Xia Wan was surprised for a moment.
It’s uncommon for him since he’s usually quite open. He often talks openly about how well he gets along with Huo Yu in the dorm. For someone with experience in various situations, this was the first time he felt shy.
“What?” Su Tang asked directly, “Did you get into heat last night?”
“I’m not a cat!” Xia Wan replied angrily.
“Wanwan,” Fu Ling couldn’t help but be curious, “Did you switch up your style?”
Xia Wan held it in, resisting the strong urge to share his happiness with his roommates.
After finally fooling the two people, he quickly climbed onto the bed and secretly began to watch Huo Yu’s interview.
Because of the new project, Huo Yu has set up a lot of interviews lately.
In past interviews, whenever a reporter tried to switch the topic to something personal after asking about business matters, the assistant would quickly intervene.
In previous interviews, every time the reporter tried to change the topic to a private topic after asking about official business, the assistant would stop in time.
It was the same today.
But when the assistant signaled for a pause in the camera’s blind spot as usual, Huo Yu glanced sideways and said it didn’t matter.
When the assistant hesitated and lowered his hand, the reporter quickly seized the opportunity to ask the first personal question.
“Excuse me, Mr. Huo,” the reporter asked with a smile, “many big news sources are saying that you’re married. I want to ask, especially for the young people who are curious about this, is it true?” The reporter’s eyes couldn’t help but sweep across Huo Yu’s left hand with the ring.
“Yes,” Huo Yu replied. Compared to the more formal interview just now, he seemed more relaxed.
Wearing a light gray shirt, he appeared cold. But when a little smile showed up in his eyes, it made him seem less distant and a bit friendlier.
“I got married at the beginning of the year,” he said.
Hearing this, the reporter couldn’t help but feel a bit excited. After all, Huo Yu had been interviewed by some really big news companies before this, and they all couldn’t get much about his personal stuff. But he was the only one who was very lucky to get this opportunity.
“Then,” the reporter continued, “Who is the other person in the photo? Do you know him?”
As the question was asked, the staff with the reporter quickly brought up the photo of Huo Yu holding Xia Wan in his arms.
“Yes,” Huo Yu glanced at it. His fingertips unconsciously rubbed the ring on the ring finger of his left hand, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly. “He is my lover.”
“Excuse me, is this Pan Xingwen?” The reporter finally asked the question he wanted to ask the most.
Huo Yu lifted his eyes and stared at the reporter.
On the outside, he still looked easy-going, but for some reason, the reporter felt the pressure in the interview room had gone up.
“Pan Xingwen was voted as the guy with the best physique in the entertainment industry,” the reporter shared, feeling the weight of the room. Under that unexplainable pressure, he added, “The outside world uses this standard to judge.”
“Really?” Hearing this, Huo Yu seemed to smile and leaned back slightly. With his movements, the invisible pressure slowly disappeared.
“I think the netizens got it wrong,” he looked at the photo again and said solemnly, “Based on my many years of experience in painting people, I can confirm that my partner’s body is way better than his.”
The room suddenly fell silent.
Huo Yu added, “The reason why I’m addressing my personal life questions today is actually to take this opportunity to clarify that my partner is amazing, but he’s not from the entertainment industry, and definitely not Pan Xingwen.”
The reporter wanted to ask again, but the assistant raised his hand, indicating that the interview was over.
Xia Wan was lying on the bed, and after watching Huo Yu’s interview with headphones, a big smile lit up his eyes and wouldn’t go away.
He thought for a moment and then decided to send a message to Huo Yu: “I miss you.”
Huo Yu was still in Li Congmeng’s office when he got this message.
Huo Yu glanced down at the message, and a soft smile spread across his face.
Li Congmeng took a sip of coffee and said, “Mr. Huo.”
“Huh?” Huo Yu raised his eyes with a smile, then apologized, “Sorry.”
“It doesn’t matter.” Li Congmeng smiled. “I was thinking, when is your partner graduating? Can we poach him for our company in advance?”
“Maybe not,” Huo Yu said with a smile. “I hope he can choose something he really likes.”
Li Congmeng was obviously a bit disappointed, but after a moment, he smiled and nodded.
Xia Wan waited for what felt like a long time before finally receiving Huo Yu’s reply: “It’s been three years, and I miss you too.”
He couldn’t help biting his lip and laughing for a long time. He felt that Huo Yu was lying, so he replied: “It’s only been half a day, how can it be counted as three years?”
Immediately afterwards, a new message popped up on the screen. This time Huo Yu responded quickly.
“For me, not seeing you for one day feels like six autumns.”
Awww so cute! ^-^
Going to die from all the sweetness! 😆 Thanks for the update!!
Thank you for the chapter 🥰
Too sweet 😭
I’m very happy for them! o(〃＾▽＾〃)o
Thank You for the new chapter ♡〜٩( ╹▿╹ )۶〜♡
that was so smooth 😂😂🫣🫣
When Huo Yu said “upstairs”, I thought they were going to do a bit of river crab activity. I was wrong 😭
River crabs!! 🤪🤪🤪
Wait, I thought crabs were something people generally don’t want with the area involved…
It’s Chinese internet slang.
Harmony in Chinese sounds similar to river crab.
When they say harmony, it’s usually bedroom activity.
River crab is euphemism for censorship in PRC, and in this community, it’s normally tied in to ehem ehem activities.
Squealing laughing kicking my legs
I had rolled around on my bed 6 times already!