Thank you Lanlan for the coffee treat! 
This is an extra chapter for the treat. Thank you everyone for reading this work together with me!
Bai Cheng may have a high IQ, but he was just a seventeen or eighteen-year-old young man after all.
Even though he often criticized his father in front of his elder brother in the past, he never imagined he would one day face a scene of his father’s infidelity.
And, Bai Xiuming was also involved!
Seeing what seemed like a harmonious family scene, there might be something more between Bai Xiuming and that woman. Could it be that Bai Xiuming was actually Bai Liang’s illegitimate child!
Bai Cheng’s mind was filled with speculation in an instant.
He didn’t immediately confront his father. Over the years, he had witnessed the indifference this man showed towards both him and his brother, as well as their mother.
Why did their mother stay abroad all year round, unwilling to come back? He actually had his own guesses.
But, he just didn’t want to face the reality.
Bai Cheng even suspected that his mother might have already guessed this.
Although he was furious inside, Bai Cheng tried hard to restrain himself. Confronting his father in public would be pointless.
Moreover, Mo Yi was by his side, and he didn’t want to scare him.
Feeling embarrassed that his loved one witnessed such a shameful family matter, Bai Cheng felt a strange calmness seeing the concern in Mo Yi’s eyes.
Mo Yi was indeed worried about Bai Cheng. Although he deliberately wanted Bai Cheng to discover today’s scene, he still felt guilty seeing Bai Cheng angry and upset.
“Bai Cheng, I’m sorry.”
Perhaps he shouldn’t have brought him here, Mo Yi thought he should come up with a solution on his own and not let his partner suffer.
Bai Cheng shook his head at the apology, “What do you have to apologize for? I should thank you instead.”
If it weren’t for Mo Yi’s sudden whim, he might still be kept in the dark.
“Xiao Mo, could you go back first by yourself? I have something to take care of,” Bai Cheng said gently to Mo Yi.
Mo Yi sensed that something was off with his partner’s mood, but he didn’t dare to delay him from his important matters, so he nodded and left.
After Mo Yi left, Bai Cheng took a deep breath, took out his phone, and dialed a number.
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They didn’t come out early, and the original plan was to watch an afternoon movie and then find a place nearby to have dinner together. So, soon, it was getting dark.
Seeing fewer and fewer people on the streets, Bai Cheng seemed to have no intention of going home. Instead, he went to the middle of the bridge over the river, took out a cigarette, and stared blankly at the river while smoking.
Bai Cheng smokes? How come Mo Yi never noticed before.
Mo Yi was somewhat surprised, but Bai Cheng only smokes occasionally when he is extremely restless; he is not addicted.
The person in the distance exuded a gloomy atmosphere, making Mo Yi feel that his partner seemed particularly unfamiliar.
It was almost eleven o’clock now, and Bai Cheng was still motionless, staring at the river without eating anything since they parted ways. Was he not planning to go home?
The night wind was always a bit chilly, and Mo Yi shivered from the cold breeze. Seeing that Bai Cheng was wearing clothes that weren’t particularly warm, he couldn’t wait any longer.
Patting his cheeks, Mo Yi walked straight towards Bai Cheng and followed his gaze to the dark river.
“Bai Cheng,” Mo Yi called out softly.
Bai Cheng, upon hearing Mo Yi’s voice, paused with his hand holding the cigarette. He turned to look at Mo Yi, furrowing his brow. “Why are you here so late?”
“You know it’s late…” Mo Yi muttered quietly, then said confidently, “I was just passing by!”
Passing by? It was obvious he followed Bai Cheng here.
Seeing Mo Yi’s cheeks turning red from the cold, Bai Cheng extinguished his cigarette and threw it into the nearby trash bin. He reached out and touched Mo Yi’s cheek.
Feeling the cold, Bai Cheng immediately furrowed his brows and cupped Mo Yi’s cheeks in his hands, trying to warm him up.
The warmth from Bai Cheng’s dry and warm palms made Mo Yi comfortable, and he unconsciously leaned closer to Bai Cheng. Looking up at his partner, he tried to think of something comforting to say to him.
Bai Cheng could see the worry in Mo Yi’s eyes, and his heart was slowly warming up.
During the time they were apart, Bai Cheng didn’t just idle away; he could rationalize and contemplate everything. However, facing the betrayal of his own family, he still couldn’t contain his anger.
Especially thinking about how Bai Liang treated him, his brother and mother, differently from how he treated the mother and son they just encountered, made him feel cold inside.
He wanted to be alone for a while, but he didn’t realize how much time had passed. What’s more surprising was that a certain little silly dog, who he thought had already gone home, was still quietly following him.
But fortunately, with this person around, his beloved, he could always feel warmth.
Bai Cheng didn’t even notice it himself, but at this moment, the look in his eyes towards Mo Yi was so gentle.
Originally, his intentions towards Jin Hanrong’s “boiling the frog in warm water” analogy were not fake. He wanted to gradually infiltrate Mo Yi’s life, make him accustomed to himself, dependent on himself, and when he was a hundred percent sure, he will strike.
But now, facing Mo Yi’s focused gaze, Bai Cheng suddenly felt a bit restrained.
He just wanted to have him now. Since they were already so intimate, he should be able to take it a step further, right?
With this in mind, Bai Cheng, in the posture of cupping Mo Yi’s cheeks, slowly lowered his head, intending to kiss his beloved’s lips.
However, just as he was about to make contact, Mo Yi suddenly turned his face to the side, avoiding his kiss.
Mo Yi’s rejection instantly darkened Bai Cheng’s expression.
Although he had considered the possibility of his beloved rejecting him, in his heart, it was just a very small probability.
During these days of being together day and night, he had deliberately done many ambiguous things. Although Mo Yi’s reactions were not as shy as he had imagined, didn’t he also not refuse?
He couldn’t believe that, with all his obvious signs, Mo Yi wouldn’t have felt anything.
Clearly, this guy would intentionally or unintentionally flirt with him, so why was he avoiding it now?
Thinking of this, Bai Cheng let go of Mo Yi’s face and instead grabbed his wrist with one hand, his expression fierce as he said, “Are you playing games with me?”
There was a hint of ruthlessness in Bai Cheng’s voice; he was not in a good mood today. He liked Mo Yi and was determined to be with him. He absolutely wouldn’t allow himself to be rejected. He even thought that if Mo Yi dared to nod or speak in a seemingly tactful manner, saying they were just friends, he would forcefully kiss him.
However, Mo Yi scratched his head and took a while before looking up at Bai Cheng and saying, “Bai Cheng.”
“What?” Bai Cheng felt a strong sense of nervousness in his heart as he stared at Mo Yi’s eyes, waiting for his response.
Then he saw a somewhat conflicted expression on Mo Yi’s face as he spoke up, “Um, that cigarette smell is not pleasant.”
“Huh?”
Bai Cheng waited for a while, but he never expected this kind of response.
“So, you’re saying you rejected me just because you don’t like the smell of cigarettes?”
Seeing Mo Yi nod seriously, Bai Cheng’s eyes twitched slightly.
But Mo Yi also felt wronged. He wasn’t entirely human, and his senses were quite sensitive. That cigarette smell was really unpleasant to him, making him uncomfortable.
He especially enjoyed being intimate with his partner, and if it weren’t for the smell of cigarettes, he wouldn’t have avoided it.
Thinking of this, Mo Yi looked at Bai Cheng with a pitiful expression, his gaze shifting to the boy’s tightly pursed lips.
His partner didn’t seem too happy. Should he endure it?
Just as he was thinking, he saw Bai Cheng take a deep breath and then directly pull him away from the bridge.
Mo Yi didn’t know where Bai Cheng was taking him, but seeing the imposing manner of Bai Cheng, he didn’t dare to ask, just obediently followed.
After walking for a long time, they finally left the riverside. It was already late, so not only were there few people on the streets, but also fewer open shops.
Bai Cheng was looking around while walking, and Mo Yi felt like his partner was searching for something.
After walking for a while, Bai Cheng finally found a 24-hour convenience store. He dragged Mo Yi inside, bought a bag of snacks and drinks, and then took Mo Yi away again.
So, was his partner finally hungry and looking for something to eat?
Bai Cheng continued to pull Mo Yi until they reached a street corner before stopping. He took out the bag of food from his hand and pulled out a piece of gum, directly putting two pieces into his mouth and chewing on them.
As Bai Cheng chewed on the gum, he stared intently at Mo Yi, making Mo Yi feel uneasy and unable to understand what his partner was up to.
After a while, Bai Cheng spat out the gum, grabbed Mo Yi’s wrist again, and pulled him closer. He said fiercely, “If you try to avoid me again, you’re done for!”
After saying this, Bai Cheng slowly lowered his head again, attempting to kiss Mo Yi once more.
With Bai Cheng’s strong momentum, only his stiff back and flushed ears betrayed his nervousness.
Their faces were close together, but this time Mo Yi didn’t dodge. Bai Cheng felt a sense of joy in his heart and decided to go for it decisively.
As their lips met, Bai Cheng’s heart trembled uncontrollably.
This was his first time kissing Mo Yi while he was awake. Last time, Mo Yi was asleep, and he had only lightly brushed his lips against Mo Yi’s.
Mo Yi didn’t refuse his kiss, which meant that maybe what his beloved said earlier was true, and he simply didn’t like the smell of cigarettes.
He vowed silently in his heart to never smoke again!
As Bai Cheng made this resolution, the soft and warm sensation of Mo Yi’s lips intoxicated him. He felt a tingling sensation all over his body and didn’t know what to do for a moment.
On the other hand, Mo Yi was still savoring the pleasant taste. The kiss with the flavor of chewing gum was quite refreshing, and he wanted to taste it again.
However, before he could make a move, he was suddenly hugged tightly, and the kiss became more intense.
He really just stood there chewing gum before kissing someone 💀
Thank you for the chapter! ❤
intense stare down while chewing gum
Thank you so much for the chapter!♥️
i have the mental image of ML chewing gum with a fierce glare like ->^->
Bai Cheng’s thoughts as he chews gum: chews gum i chews gum will chews gum kiss chews gum you chews gum
Mo yi thinking with his little empty brain: he must be hungry
Chewing gum before kissing!🤣😂
Thanks for the chapter
Pfftt..I can’t …this is romantic and hilarious at the same time 🤣🤣
Thanks for the chapter.. love it
Kissing! Finally!! Happy marriage!!
Bai cheng is such an obedient owner 😂 vowing never to smoke after his puppy rejects his cigarette-flavoured kiss hahaha
Lol. Rage chewing. 😂