Lu Huan remained standing a couple of meters from the door.
In the tranquil night, a gentle breeze stirred, while Yu Baihan’s heart raced within his chest. With Lu Huan still, he closed the gap and approached him.
With one hand, he tugged on the waist of Lu Huan’s shirt, lips pursed as he inquired, “Are you exhausted?”
Lu Huan’s gaze settled on him. “I’m fine.”
Yu Baihan continued, “I checked my phone, and it says that the flight from country F takes ten hours.”
“Indeed.” Lu Huan lowered his lashes. Under the subtle shadows, the depths of his eyes resembled the abyss, a whirlpool drawing one in.
After observing him for several seconds, Yu Baihan’s heart continued its erratic beat. His fingers, gripping Lu Huan’s waist, tightened suddenly, and then he enveloped Lu Huan in a fervent hug, his arms slipping around his waist.
His embrace was encompassing, squeezing Lu Huan’s waist momentarily. Cheek pressed to cheek, he whispered, “I’m offering you a loving embrace as a reward.”
A gesture to alleviate the concerns of their classmate, Lu.
After a pause, a hand wrapped around his waist. This time, it didn’t push him away but simply held him close.
Yu Baihan rested against Lu Huan’s chest, inhaling deeply, the sound of their combined heartbeats in his ears. Lu Huan’s deep voice resonated above him, “What are you doing?”
“Can’t I indulge in the ambiance, bask in romance?”
A chuckle carried in the night breeze. “I suppose I was won over by your bite marks, are you satisfied now, Baihan?”
Oh, they certainly proved effective.
Yu Baihan raised his head from Lu Huan’s chest, propping his chin there. Pretending to be reluctant, he replied, “It’s alright~”
A broad palm rested on his waist, stroking it gently.
Yu Baihan shivered under the touch, his face pressed against Lu Huan’s chest. He couldn’t help but wonder why Lu Huan seemed particularly electrifying today.
They held each other in the night breeze for a while.
Gradually recovering from the intense thumping of his heart, Yu Baihan thought of Lu Huan’s long journey back. He let go and suggested, “Should we head inside?”
Lu Huan’s hand, which had paused on his waist, dropped. “Alright.”
They turned and entered the house.
After stepping into the foyer, Yu Baihan took a couple of steps forward before looking back at Lu Huan.
Lu Huan was changing his shoes, sensing Yu Baihan’s gaze, he raised an eyebrow. “What’s the matter?”
With a blush, Yu Baihan complimented, “You’re looking quite dashing tonight, Student Lu. I couldn’t resist a second look.”
Lu Huan curled the corners of his lips and replied, “Of course, after all, I’ve got the ‘approval’ stamp.”
As he spoke, his fingers grazed the ring of bite marks on Adam’s apple.
Yu Baihan’s eyes gleamed, and his tone held a playful note. “I won’t tolerate any self-deprecating remarks if you’re talking about that ‘certificate of qualification’.”
“……”
Upon arriving upstairs, Lu Huan decided to take a shower.
Yu Baihan, after spending some time in his own room, couldn’t resist the urge and found himself perched at the foot of Lu Huan’s bed.
At this moment, he yearned for more time with people. It felt as though Lu Huan had returned from a ten-hour flight only to exchange a few words before disappearing again, leaving their interaction feeling rushed and insubstantial.
His position at the foot of the bed offered a clear view of the bathroom door.
With a sudden “bang,” the bathroom door swung open, revealing Lu Huan stepping out in a bathrobe.
Lu Huan took a step closer and asked, “What are you doing here?”
Yu Baihan, ever the considerate one, replied, “I want to sleep with you.”
Lu Huan stood near the bathroom door, contemplating Yu Baihan for a moment. His response was somewhat ambiguous, as he said, “I just want to sleep well tonight.”
“I promise to behave myself tonight and won’t pester you.”
“….”
Lu Huan, after skipping over some unspoken thoughts, let out a soft sigh. “So you admit you’re being dishonest.”
Yu Baihan blushed slightly, his leg hanging awkwardly over the edge of the bed.
After a brief silence, it seemed as though Lu Huan had made a concession. “Climb in.”
Yu Baihan looked up in surprise.
Lu Huan walked to the other side of the bed with his long strides. “Consider it an exception for tonight.”
Before the words were fully spoken, Yu Baihan had already gracefully slipped under the quilt.
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Lu Huan opened his eyes and lifted a hand to gently rest on Yu Baihan’s neck. His thumb rested on Yu Baihan’s shoulder, an air of caution evident in his touch. “You haven’t forgotten, have you?” he asked, his thumb tracing a faintly itchy path along the side of Yu Baihan’s neck.
Yu Baihan, his eyes brimming with anticipation, replied, “You could always give me a reminder.”
He seemed eager to be pinned down forcefully on the pillow, to receive that little red badge of honor.
With eager eyes fixed on Lu Huan, he awaited his reward.
Lu Huan, on the other hand, sighed silently. He tightly closed his eyes, his hand still firmly on Yu Baihan’s neck. With a calm demeanor, he muttered, “Who said he will behave tonight?”
Yu Baihan obediently closed his eyes, realizing that the answer to that question was himself.
Lu Huan’s palm remained steadfast around his neck. Its warmth and gentle touch made Yu Baihan so comfortable that he soon drifted off into a peaceful sleep.
…
The following morning, Yu Baihan awoke to find himself alone in bed. As he opened his eyes, he realized he had sprawled nearly across the entire bed, with his arms and legs reaching over into Lu Huan’s side. He shifted back, feeling somewhat embarrassed for crossing the boundary during the night.
He wondered if he had inadvertently encroached on Lu Huan’s space.
Yu Baihan got up and scanned the room, but found no trace of Lu Huan. His search extended to the bathroom, where he found no one either. However, the telltale signs of a morning shower were present; the bathroom floor was still damp, suggesting it had been used early in the morning.
Deciding to leave Lu Huan to his morning routine, Yu Baihan returned to his room to freshen up.
After completing his morning routine and descending the stairs for breakfast, he noticed Uncle Feng wearing a mysterious expression. For a while, Uncle Feng regarded him curiously, maintaining an air of secrecy.
Finally, with an air of amusement on his usually dignified face, Uncle Feng couldn’t hold back his revelation. “Master Baihan, sir…has returned!”
Yu Baihan raised an eyebrow, feigning surprise, “Oh, what a delightful surprise! What about the others?”
Uncle Feng retained his enigmatic smile, and, with a playful glint in his eye, he replied, “I won’t tell you.”
Yu Baihan sighed inwardly, marveling at where Lu Huan had found such a treasure of a housekeeper.
—
Uncle Feng remained unable to uncover the mystery, so Yu Baihan retired to his room to read a book after breakfast. He sent a message to Lu Huan, and before receiving a response, a WeChat message from He Yue appeared.
[He Yue]: Have you managed to contact Senior Lu?
Yu Baihan’s spirits lifted, and he swiftly responded.
[Yu Er]: Lu Huan returned home, he was on a flight yesterday.
[He Yue]: ???? [Raises an eyebrow.jpg]
[He Yue]: Damn, you’re the best!
[Yu Er]: [Celebration emoticon.jpg]
He was fully engaged in his lively conversation, leaving the bedroom door ajar. So when he heard some movement, Lu Huan’s voice was already trailing behind him.
“Who are you having such a lively chat with?”
Yu Baihan turned his head to find Lu Huan, still dressed in casual home attire. His hands were casually tucked into his pockets, and his expression was placid.
“He Yue asked,” Yu Baihan replied while texting, “Where did you go just now?”
Lu Huan arched an eyebrow, “Haven’t you read the WeChat response?”
Huh? Yu Baihan immediately switched back to Lu Huan’s chat window.
[Fish]: I went to Qin Lun’s place to get something.
As he shifted his gaze back, he noticed Lu Huan holding a small box in his other hand. “What’s this?” he inquired.
Lu Huan lowered his eyes, “Extend your hand.”
Yu Baihan extended a hand with a look of anticipation. “Are you going to handcuff me?”
“…” There was a brief pause as the lid was opened.
Lu Huan gazed at him silently. Yu Baihan playfully protested, “I meant it metaphorically, as in binding me with the chains of love.”
“Hehe.”
The lid was lifted to reveal a silver men’s bracelet. The bracelet was thin and flexible, seemingly crafted from silver, with a pendant resembling a whale hanging from it. The pendant featured intricate and delicate raised lines.
Yu Baihan looked somewhat puzzled, thinking Lu Huan had changed his tactics.
“It’s a tracking device,” Lu Huan explained, dispelling his wild thoughts.
Yu Baihan sighed with relief. This was more like it.
He extended his hand towards Lu Huan. “Why did you choose to make it into a bracelet?”
To hide it under a flashy guise?
Lu Huan bent his head to fasten it around Yu Baihan’s wrist. His fingers were dexterous and slender, moving with a deliberate grace. “With our unpredictable daily lives, if it’s not on your wrist, who knows where the tracker will end up.”
“……”
Yu Baihan found himself at a loss for words to counter, so he simply made a soft “hmm” in response.
He turned his gaze towards the high-tech bracelet on his wrist. At first glance, it appeared sleek, aesthetically pleasing, and highly functional, which suited him quite well.
“Is the main device at Qin Lun’s place?” Yu Baihan inquired.
Lu Huan replied nonchalantly, “It’s with me.”
Yu Baihan:?
Lu Huan didn’t elaborate further. Instead, he explained several other functions of the device and concluded with, “The device is waterproof and resistant to high temperatures. You can wear it all the time; there’s no need to take it off.”
“Alright, that’s good.”
After fastening the bracelet a few times, Yu Baihan raised his wrist to inspect it. “Is it too big?”
He had the feeling that he could spin a hula hoop with it.
Lu Huan’s eyes also landed on the bracelet. The wrist before him was slender and fair, with faint blue veins on the back of the hand, and the bracelet looked rather nice on it.
The only issue was that it was a tad too large.
Lu Huan reached out and lifted Yu Baihan’s wrist. The thin silver chain dangled, leaving a gap wide enough for two fingers to slide through.
He lightly ran his fingertips along the edge of the slender chain before releasing it.
Yu Baihan felt a slight tickle from his touch and retracted his fingers. “Are you measuring it again?”
As expected of a scholar, his finger served as the ruler.
Lu Huan didn’t deny it and placed his hand back into his pocket. “Just wear it for now, as long as it doesn’t fall off. I’ll replace it with a shorter bracelet for you later.”
Yu Baihan accepted the offer graciously. “Then thank you, Commander Lu… for your guidance.”
Lu Huan glanced at him with a hint of a smile. “You’re welcome, Comrade Baihan.”
“……”
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The silver bracelet adorned his wrist, radiating a vibrant brilliance that drew attention.
Yu Baihan raised his wrist and let it sway gently. He noticed that Lu Huan was still standing nearby, not making any move to leave. It gave him pause for thought: Lu Huan had returned from a long trip the previous day and had even gone to fetch the tracking device early in the morning…
After such a tiring journey, he probably hadn’t rested properly.
So he suggested, “How about we go for a steam massage?”
Lu Huan regarded him, an inquiry in his gaze. “How do you manage to fill your days with such a packed schedule?”
Yu Baihan shared a piece of his philosophy, “Life should be lived fully and leisurely, even if it’s just for a day.”
As he finished speaking, he noticed a peculiar expression on Lu Huan’s face.
Yu Baihan was quick to pick up on it and leaned in closer. “What’s on your mind?”
After a brief silence, Lu Huan replied, “It’s nothing.” He raised his eyes as usual, gazing out of the window. “Alright, let’s go this afternoon.”
Yu Baihan lowered his head and sent him a collection of spa options. “You pick then.”
Suddenly, their phones chimed with notifications.
Lu Huan raised an eyebrow. “If you haven’t checked your messages yet, there’s no need to send them.”
Yu Baihan halted his fingers, feeling a bit embarrassed. “My bad.”
…
Lu Huan’s health care center wasn’t far from their home and bore some resemblance to Qi Jue’s “Qing Yu Yuan.” It exuded an air of seclusion and elegance, fitting into the category of a semi-private health care facility.
Typically, members needed to make appointments, but Lu Huan had made a call, ensuring they were accommodated that very afternoon.
Upon their arrival, a courteous waiter welcomed them inside.
Following Lu Huan, Yu Baihan scanned their surroundings. The indoor lighting was subdued, artificial water features were artfully distributed, and a delicate sandalwood fragrance filled the air, inducing a sense of relaxation.
In such a serene environment, voices naturally dropped to hushed tones.
Yu Baihan sidled closer to Lu Huan and inquired softly, “Have you ever had a massage before?”
Lu Huan blinked but didn’t squint, “Occasionally.”
Yu Baihan pressed, “How did it feel? Did you scream in pain or itch uncontrollably?”
The guiding waiter couldn’t hold back a chuckle.
Lu Huan drew a gentle breath and turned his gaze toward Yu Baihan, “Who would…” His words faltered as he met the approaching face. In the dim lighting, Yu Baihan’s cheeks appeared fair and tender, his eyes were bright, and his eyelashes fluttered.
Lu Huan’s voice momentarily wavered.
His clear, moist gaze sharpened instantly. It seemed Yu Baihan had detected his momentary lapse. “You hesitated, that means you did!”
Lu Huan stretched his hand and turned his face away, murmuring, “I’m going to punish you.”
The waiter escorted them to the changing room and left.
As it was a high-end semi-private health care center, the changing area was quite private and spacious. Each individual dressing room boasted a locker and a stool. Clothes for the treatments hung on hangers, while fabric curtains divided the spaces.
Yu Baihan chose the middle cubicle, and with a slightly flushed face, turned to Lu Huan. “Want to share?”
Lu Huan glanced at him, his voice dry, “Others will think we’re here together on a single reservation.”
He then turned and headed for an inner cubicle.
Yu Baihan sighed in regret, giving up the idea. He opened the curtain and entered his designated cubicle to change.
The attire for steaming and massage was different, and he exchanged his clothes in the same order as before. However, as soon as he put on the steaming suit, he heard Lu Huan’s voice from outside the curtain. “Ready?”
“Almost.” Yu Baihan stopped abruptly, then asked through the curtain, “Which set did you choose?”
“Massage attire.”
“…” Right, they had been discussing the massage. Yu Baihan responded, “Alright, then wait a bit longer.”
He stripped off the steaming suit again. Lu Huan hesitated for a moment outside before saying, “I’ll wait for you outside.”
“Okay, Pika-Huan.”
The footsteps gradually receded.
Yu Baihan slipped into his massage outfit once more and stowed his phone and clothes in the locker. The sweatsuit and locker key were tossed on the sofa behind him.
As he was wrapping up, he closed the locker door neatly with a swift movement—silver light flickered before his eyes.
Crack, thud!
“……”
Yu Baihan: Ka? Bang.
He froze for a few seconds, as if challenging his fate, slowly withdrawing the hand pressing the cabinet door.
Click… The supple bracelet snagged on something along the cabinet’s latch, the clasp entangled within. The chain slipped through the gap in the cabinet door, anchoring his hand firmly to the cabinet.
“…”
Turning his head, Yu Baihan glanced at the keys resting on the sofa a couple of meters away, falling into silence instantly.
The entire locker room lay empty, and his cubicle was quite a distance from the exit. Helplessly, he could only gaze beyond the curtain, waiting for salvation to descend upon him.
After five or six minutes, the familiar sound of footsteps finally echoed from outside.
It appeared that Lu Huan noticed his absence and turned back from the door, halting just outside the curtain. “Did you fall asleep in there?”
Yu Baihan was exhilarated, urgently calling for assistance. “Lu Huan! Help me, please help me!”
“……？”
A bony hand pushed the curtain aside, allowing the brighter light from outside to pierce the interior. Lu Huan’s tall silhouette appeared at the cubicle’s entrance.
The light streamed obliquely from behind him, casting diamond-shaped patterns on the sofa stool and the jumbled mound of clothing. As the curtain parted, it showered Yu Baihan’s eyes with hope.
Lu Huan seemed to be taken aback by the sight and stood there for a moment.
Yu Baihan gently prodded, “I understand this is a bit absurd, but could you unlock me first?”
“…” Lu Huan appeared to snap out of his daze, bending over, retrieving the key, and taking a few steps closer. He stopped in front of Yu Baihan, inquiring, “How on earth did you manage to do this?”
Hehe… It was so extravagant; there’s no way to replicate it.
Yu Baihan leaned against the cold iron cabinet, his left hand immobilized by the side, unable to move.
His smile was ephemeral and wistful. “Well, this is how you get ‘locked up’ in the shackles of love.”
“……”
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Thank you for the chapter ❤️
Kinky flirt 😄😄
Lol he always managed to get himself into the weirdest predicaments 😂😂 and I’m thinking this might unlock some kinks in Lu Huan lmaooo
😂😂 I am honestly in awe of his ability to turn any situation into something kinky/flirty.
I. It happened to me once. So. The second hand embarrassment felt very first hand in this chapter xD
Lu Huan to the rescue! 😅
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How??? 😳😳
This troublemaker😂