Sponsored chapter (5/5)
After admiring the gilded business card, Yu Baihan slipped it back into his pocket. Just as he was about to head back inside the house, Lu Huan posed a question, “Why did Si Wei want you to see a psychiatrist? What did Si Yanting do to you?”
Yu Baihan hadn’t expected Lu Huan’s focus to land on this matter. He replied, “It’s nothing.”
He spoke earnestly. He had just managed to extricate himself from a tense situation and had outwitted Si Yanting, preventing further persecution.
“Nothing?” Lu Huan’s voice carried a soft tone.
Suddenly, a hand grasped his wrist, fingertips gently tracing his pulse as they slid down to the fingertips, rubbing it absentmindedly. “But didn’t you tremble when you last visited the Si family?”
Their fingers intertwined, and Yu Baihan retracted his hand, subtly avoiding further contact, then tugged gently on one of Lu Huan’s fingers. “Do you think I have a mental issue?”
Lu Huan lowered his gaze and smiled as the corners of his lips curled upwards. “Well, your mental state seems fine. But in other aspects…”
Yu Baihan raised an eyebrow, curious about what Lu Huan would say next.
Lu Huan didn’t continue but laughed instead. He withdrew his fingers, turning his gaze towards the distant setting sun.
Yu Baihan chose not to press further on the uncompleted sentence. Certain matters were better left unexplored, and he felt satisfied with their understanding.
Regarding Si Yanting’s supposed hypnosis of “him,” the explanation would be more complex. If the matter ever resurfaced, he would have to figure out how to explain it to Lu Huan.
Switching the topic, Yu Baihan analyzed with Lu Huan, “My third brother likely knows that his good brother and Mr. Huo have ‘joined forces,’ so he’s eager to remove those around him.”
Lu Huan chuckled and said, “Didn’t I also join forces with your third brother?”
Yu Baihan looked at Lu Huan’s striking face, which gleamed in the sunset, and praised, “It’s not just ‘joining forces’; you’re his invisible wings.”
Only you see it; he can’t see it himself.
Lu Huan turned to him and remarked, “You’re too.”
Yu Baihan blushed, “Then we can be considered as soaring together.”
Lu Huan skipped over his clever metaphor and asked, “Do you plan to see the psychiatrist he recommended?”
“I will, but not right now.”
“Okay.”
As the two chatted, Uncle Feng’s voice resonated from the living room, “Sir, Master Baihan, dinner is ready.”
Lu Huan led the way back inside the house. “Let’s go eat.”
Once they returned to the dining room from the terrace, Yu Baihan and Lu Huan made their way to the sink to wash their hands.
As Yu Baihan was concentrating on rinsing his hands, he suddenly called out to Lu Huan, “Do you see what’s in my hand?”
Lu Huan turned and approached, focusing on Yu Baihan’s cupped palms under the running water. “What is it?”
Yu Baihan cupped his hands together, and a stream of water gushed out from his palms, hitting Lu Huan’s face precisely with a gentle splash!
Lu Huan, with a slightly stunned expression, blinked.
Yu Baihan chuckled, “Hehehe!”
Lu Huan lowered his gaze, his long, thick eyelashes adorned with water droplets. The wet trails ran from his straight nose bridge to his rosy lips and chin.
Yu Baihan complimented, “Emerging from the water like a lotus, a beauty born of oxygen~”
He reached out and grabbed a piece of paper to gently pat Lu Huan’s handsome face. Lu Huan didn’t evade the touch, just narrowing his dark eyes and peering at Yu Baihan for a few seconds.
Yu Baihan playfully stuck his tongue out at him: OuO
We’re sorry for MTLers or people who like using reading mode, but our translations keep getting stolen by aggregators so we’re going to bring back the copy protection. If you need to MTL please retype the gibberish parts.
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…Lu Huan, the one seeking revenge!
Understanding he was in the wrong, Yu Baihan flicked off the remaining water droplets from his hand, turned around, and flashed Lu Huan a smile. He then steered the conversation in a different direction, “The pre-dinner flirting is over~ let’s eat.”
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Once the weekend had passed, it was back to the grind of the workweek.
Lu Huan resumed his work routine, while Yu Baihan headed back to his classes.
This week, he had classes on Wednesday and morning sessions on both Thursday and Friday, so he’d need to relocate to the dormitory on Wednesday night.
Yu Baihan got his bags packed on Tuesday evening, ready to head out on Wednesday morning.
Hua Wu was still his loyal bodyguard and chauffeur, accompanying him on this trip.
After helping load his luggage into the car, they embarked on the journey to University C.
During the ride, Yu Baihan sent Lu Huan a text message saying, “Heading out.” While he was doing this, Hua Wu, who was driving, suddenly asked, “By the way, last time I didn’t pick you up, how did you get back?”
Their rapport was more like that of friends, so Hua Wu’s question seemed casual.
After Yu Baihan finished sending the message to Lu Huan, he raised his head and chuckled, “Oh, nothing.”
It was just a little inside joke between him and Senior Lu, something they didn’t need to share with others.
Hua Wu, manning the steering wheel, wisely didn’t press further. The car remained quiet for about ten seconds before he hesitantly continued, “Well, last weekend, you…”
Yu Baihan, still absorbed in his text conversation with Lu Huan, responded without looking up, “Hmm?”
Upfront, there was a pause, followed by a hesitant, “…never mind.”
Once Yu Baihan had finished his message and lifted his head, he recalled Hua Wu’s question.
Last weekend? He attended Shan San’er’s performance, what was there to conceal?
He glanced through the rearview mirror at Hua Wu’s slightly hesitant expression and furrowed brows, then fell into deep thought. Could it be that Hua Wu believed he was unaware he had been followed…?
How would Lu Huan’s succinct style explain this to others?
…
Yu Baihan swiftly brushed aside this insignificant incident.
Upon arriving at school, he wholeheartedly immersed himself in his academic pursuits.
He adhered to his usual routine, staying on campus for two days, and on Friday, Hua Wu came to pick him up. The weekend was spent sharing a table with Lu Huan on the terrace.
As Sunday’s dinner concluded, darkness gradually enveloped the surroundings.
The dim light was no longer suitable for reading, so Yu Baihan began to pack up his books and tablet, intending to take them back to his room. Meanwhile, Lu Huan was also tidying his computer nearby.
While going through this process, Yu Baihan suddenly sighed, “It’s quite a hassle moving back and forth every week. I’ve been thinking, perhaps I should stay at school during the week and come home only on weekends.”
Lu Huan paused in his computer-packing task and glanced up at Yu Baihan.
Yu Baihan looked to him for his opinion, “What do you think?”
“…whatever,” replied Lu Huan, closing his computer with lowered eyes. After a brief silence, he continued, “But I’m not very busy these next few weeks. I’ll be home all week.”
Yu Baihan chuckled, “I love you.”
Lu Huan, expressionless, just stared at him.
The two held each other’s gaze for a moment, Lu Huan’s face barely visible in the dark night.
Yu Baihan wondered if Lu Huan was conveying something, but before he could ask, Lu Huan turned away, collected his computer, and walked back to the room.
With his belongings in hand, Yu Baihan followed Lu Huan upstairs. When they reached the door of the study on the second floor, Lu Huan abruptly stopped and glanced sideways at Yu Baihan.
“Is it because I supervise you at home that you find it inconvenient to ‘paddle’?”
Yu Baihan felt unjustly accused.
He retorted, “Nonsense! I’m diligently studying at school. Plus, the academic atmosphere at school is more conducive to learning, and no one distracts me like at home.”
Especially in the school library, where everyone is focused on their studies, he would feel embarrassed to do anything else.
Lu Huan smiled upon hearing this, “I see. So, Baihan, you’ve found a new family outside.”
Yu Baihan couldn’t help but feel perplexed. What did he mean by “new family”? He didn’t mean he’d found someone new to accompany him…
He was about to refute it when it suddenly hit him.
Wait, Lu Huan…
Carefully examining Lu Huan’s lukewarm expression, Yu Baihan soon realized: He was indeed becoming more attached again.
Hmm, really can’t bear to part~
Yu Baihan decided to steer the conversation in a different direction and inquired, “So, if I stay at home, will Senior Lu be my study companion?”
Lu Huan gently bit his lower lip and responded casually, “It’s fine.”
Yu Baihan lowered his head, flipping through his book, “But considering your busy daytime work, do you even have time for night study with me?”
“I never said I would recite textbooks with you…” Lu Huan’s brow furrowed slightly, but as he met Yu Baihan’s inquisitive gaze, he suddenly stopped speaking. After a pause, he continued, “If you want to, you can recite them.”
He nonchalantly ran a finger along his eyebrow, “In any case, I only need to read it once to remember, it’s not challenging.”
Yu Baihan:? You sly fox.
The implication in his eyes was quite evident, which made Lu Huan raise an eyebrow, seemingly puzzled, “Aren’t you the same?”
“……”
Yu Baihan grinned at him, “Of course, I am.”
Lu Huan’s lips curved into a smile, “Send me what you want to memorize, and I’ll check it tomorrow morning to see if you got it right.”
Yu Baihan responded politely, “Mutual checks will also allow me to witness Senior Lu’s top-notch memory skills.”
“…Haha, okay.”
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After their somewhat unexpected competition in studying with Lu Huan, Yu Baihan returned to his room.
With some time still left before bedtime, he decided to make the most of it and continue his study session.
He had barely completed the recitation of two lessons when he heard a soft knock on his bedroom door.
Startled, Yu Baihan glanced towards the door. Lu Huan wasn’t in the habit of sending WeChat messages at home, preferring instead to physically knock on the door when he had something to discuss. As he turned his attention to the door, he saw Lu Huan leaning against it, a relaxed expression on his face.
“I’ve finished reciting two lessons. How about you?” Lu Huan asked.
Yu Baihan’s heart skipped a beat, but he quickly put on a competitive smile. “I’ve already recited three lessons.”
There was a moment of silence before Lu Huan spoke again, softly this time. “Three lessons a day is enough. Finish up and get some sleep.”
“What about you?” Yu Baihan inquired.
“I have work tomorrow, so I’ll be heading to bed as well.”
“Alright then, let’s both get some rest.”
With these words, they found themselves staring at each other without any movement. Yu Baihan eventually put his book down and asked casually, “Why hasn’t Senior Lu left yet?”
Lu Huan replied patiently, “I’ll stay until you fall asleep.”
“Hehe, that’s quite sweet.”
Yu Baihan got up to wash up, and when he returned to bed, he tucked himself in. Lu Huan remained standing by the door, pressing the switch as he wished him goodnight.
“Good night,” Yu Baihan said, showing half of his face towards Lu Huan.
The bedroom light went out, and the room was plunged into darkness. After their gentle exchange of goodnight wishes, Lu Huan turned and closed the door.
With the door closed, the room was filled with a soft silence.
In this warm atmosphere, Yu Baihan snuggled into his bed and secretly took out his phone. Recalling his earlier determination to sneakily “steal vegetables” in the early morning, he set an alarm for half an hour later.
One more lesson to go.
Watch how I secretly roll you to death.
After setting the alarm, Yu Baihan put his phone aside and closed his eyes, ready to rest and regain his energy.
…
Half an hour later, Yu Baihan’s vibrating phone roused him from his slumber.
He rose from his bed once more, listening for any signs of activity outside. He switched on a small desk lamp and continued his recitation.
His heart and eyes were filled with a burning desire to outdo Lu Huan, resulting in an exceptional surge in his efficiency.
After nearly completing the recitation of the three lessons, Yu Baihan checked the time, and it was already past two in the morning. Feeling a bit thirsty, he contemplated going downstairs for a drink before retiring to bed.
Before leaving, he didn’t forget to grab a reference book to review on his way.
Yu Baihan wandered downstairs, eyes scanning the handbook’s pages.
At this hour, the household staff had retired for the night, and the lower level of the house lay in darkness, with only a corridor floor lamp casting a dim glow on the pathway.
He descended the stairs into the living room, and as he turned the corner towards the dining room, he noticed a faint light emanating from the kitchen.
Yu Baihan furrowed his brow and held onto the handbook cautiously, stepping cautiously into the kitchen.
As he entered the room, he bumped into Lu Huan, who was busy sipping water in front of the refrigerator with his eyes glued to a screen.
The cold, white refrigerator light illuminated Lu Huan’s concentrated expression, and his free hand held a smartphone displaying a plethora of knowledge points.
Yu Baihan’s steps came to an abrupt halt.
Simultaneously, Lu Huan lifted his gaze from the screen, his eyes locking first onto Yu Baihan and then onto the booklet in Yu Baihan’s grasp.
“……”
“……”
Silence hung between them.
Their eyes met, and both of them detected the word “study” reflected in the other’s stunned gaze.
Yu Baihan’s eyes dimmed.
Well, it appeared that Lu Huan hadn’t turned in for the night either.
Help why are these two nerds so cute uffhfjdk they’re definitely meant for each other ☺🤭
They fit eachother so perfectly 🥰
Yo, if only I’m that motivated to study 😂
sigh if only i had a spouse that would fuel my competitive urge to outdo them in studying. Would’ve topped all my classes,,
Thank you for the chapters!!
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A-dork-ables!
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Why am I so unlike them?? 😳