Sponsored chapter (2/3)
Once Yu Baihan had the bracelet on, Lu Huan drove him back to his room.
Sitting on the edge of the bed, he gazed out of the window in silence. Although he hadn’t staged any sitcom, it was clear he was plotting a “small surprise” for Lu Huan…
Yet, his thoughts seemed to veer off course.
Yu Baihan contemplated looking away.
It appeared he needed to exercise more caution in the future, ensuring that Commander Lu couldn’t constantly peer into his inner thoughts through the window of his soul.
…
The following day, Lu Huan headed to work at the company.
Meanwhile, Yu Baihan discreetly entered his bedroom and retrieved the whale pendant from yesterday. The replacement bracelet was somewhat oversized for him, but it appeared to fit Lu Huan perfectly.
He secured the bracelet around his wrist and tucked it into his pocket.
The idea of having matching trackers sounded incredibly romantic. It was as if they possessed the power to playfully ensnare Commander Lu at night, ensuring none of his mischievous plans could escape their watchful eyes.
By six o’clock in the evening, Lu Huan had finally returned home.
During dinner, Yu Baihan couldn’t help but think about the “couple bracelet.” His gaze inadvertently fell on Lu Huan, and their eyes locked in an instant.
Lu Huan paused, laying down his chopsticks and studying Yu Baihan, “You seem to be up to something.”
Yu Baihan’s innocent eyes sparkled with bewilderment, “What do you mean?”
Just as Lu Huan was about to respond, his phone rang, and he cast a quick glance at it. It seemed work-related, causing a furrow to appear on his forehead. He stood and made his way to the hallway, the issue at hand requiring his full attention.
Yu Baihan retracted his gaze as Lu Huan left.
That was a close call; he almost exposed himself again.
Lu Huan was occupied on the phone for a whole hour.
Following that, he moved on to a video conference. By the time he had wrapped up his work, it was already eleven in the evening. Lu Huan returned to their bedroom, took a quick shower, and headed to bed.
The door to the master bedroom closed.
The corridor remained quiet for a moment before the door to the second bedroom gently creaked open…
Peering through the gap in the door, Yu Baihan’s bright, inky eyes carefully observed the events in the master bedroom:
Lu Huan seemed to still be awake.
This was the perfect opportunity to execute his plan; to secretly handcuff Commander Lu late into the night.
The next day, Lu Huan would wake up, discover the “Couple Bracelet,” and they would embark on a delightful day together~
Closing the door softly, Yu Baihan re-entered his room.
He spent some time reading, and as the night wore on, he realized he was becoming drowsy. Finally, at two in the morning, he got up, picked up the bracelet, and tiptoed into the next room.
Gently, he pushed the door to the master bedroom open.
A faint light entered, but was swiftly extinguished as the door shut behind him once more.
In the dim moonlight from outside the window, Yu Baihan quietly approached Lu Huan’s bedside.
Lu Huan’s body emitted a gentle warmth, and his hand rested outside the covers. Yu Baihan kneeled by the edge of the bed and reached out toward Lu Huan’s exposed hand.
Hesitating to avoid waking him, he gently warmed the bracelet before sliding it onto Lu Huan’s wrist. However, fastening the complicated clasp proved to be a challenging task in the dark.
The room was pitch-black, and the intricacies of the chain links made it hard to secure. Yu Baihan fumbled for a long while, his face hovering close to the back of Lu Huan’s hand.
His warm breath descended softly.
Focused on securing the chain buckle, Yu Baihan suddenly felt the hand he was close to shoot up, gripping his wrist with a resounding “snap”! It yanked him upwards with an abrupt and formidable force.
Startled, Yu Baihan’s heart raced!
Commander Lu… pretended to be asleep!
Being tugged forward, Yu Baihan lifted his eyes to meet Lu Huan’s vigilant and stern gaze.
As their eyes locked, the grip on his wrist was just as abruptly released.
In an instant, the severity in Lu Huan’s eyes dissipated, and he used one hand to grasp Yu Baihan’s shoulder, stabilizing him.
Yu Baihan found himself pulled onto Lu Huan’s chest. He maintained his posture in front of Lu Huan for a moment before sighing in relief. Then, with lingering fear, he nestled onto Lu Huan’s chest, whispering, “You scared me…”
From above, a chuckle resonated, “Did I scare you?”
Yu Baihan pressed his cheek against Lu Huan’s heart, sensing the rapid heartbeat underneath him, “…”
It turns out, Lu Huan was startled too.
He shifted slightly and asked Lu Huan with embarrassment, “Why are you awake?”
Lu Huan scoffed, “Why do you think? Did our Baihan sneak in silently in the middle of the night to assassinate me?”
Yu Baihan, with a hint of bravado, picked up the bracelet and corrected it with a sheepish grin, “Tonight, it’s Reindeer Baihan~”
A reindeer is here to deliver a surprise.
“…”
Lu Huan pinched his brow, then sat up and switched on the bedside lamp.
Warm light instantly enveloped the head of the bed, casting its glow upon both their faces.
The tiny whale dangled from the slightly elongated bracelet, swaying gently under the light, exuding an aura of warmth and romance.
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Yu Baihan took Lu Huan’s hand, “Since you broke it, let me put it on for you.”
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Lu Huan sneered, “Do you think it’s suitable?”
“No one else can see it.”
“Have you ever thought about how I’m supposed to take it off?”
Yu Baihan, “…”
Oh, and just in case he faced a perilous situation in the future, Lu Huan’s initial reaction would be to remove his pants…
The bracelet gently rustled, signaling that Lu Huan had taken it.
“Is that why you want me to wear it?”
Yu Baihan looked at Lu Huan, his striking features softened by a warm expression as he fiddled with the bracelet between his fingers, his gaze cast downward.
He responded with a hopeful hum, “Isn’t it a symbol of our partnership?”
His slender fingers twirled the silver chain. Lu Huan, lost in his own thoughts, finally replied after a brief silence, “Understood.”
Then, he lifted Yu Baihan from the bed, saying, “Let’s go back to sleep.”
—
The next day coincided with the weekend.
When Yu Baihan descended the stairs and entered the living room, he found Lu Huan sitting comfortably in casual attire, engrossed in a book.
Approaching Lu Huan, he leaned in and asked, “Did you put it on?”
Lu Huan glanced at him, a sly smile tugging at the corners of his lips. He reached out and tapped his collar, saying, “Yes.”
The necklace? A necklace looked good too.
Yu Baihan grasped the collar of Lu Huan’s clothing with both hands, peering inside, and queried, “Let me see?”
Lu Huan pinched his nape and playfully pulled him away, questioning, “What are you inspecting?”
Yu Baihan looked up earnestly, “Obviously, I want to examine the necklace, what else would it be?”
Lu Huan gazed into his eyes, his tone playful, “Hehe.”
Yu Baihan: …
Oh, he forgot that Lu Huan could see right through his inner thoughts.
He sat back with restraint.
Lu Huan stretched his hand into his clothing and retrieved the necklace. The whale pendant dangled on a simple thin rope, swaying gently as Lu Huan raised it.
Yu Baihan couldn’t resist and reached out to touch it.
Lu Huan reminded him, “Don’t fiddle aimlessly. If you shake the pendant left and right twice, it will activate the switch.”
Yu Baihan released it, saying, “Got it.”
Both the mother and child trackers were equipped with cutting-edge technology. In addition to tracking and positioning, they featured buttons for recording, video, and calling for assistance. To facilitate immediate calls for help, the buttons were placed on the side of the whale.
The sub-device on Yu Baihan’s wrist was synchronized with Lu Huan’s mobile phone. Whenever he pressed a button, a window would pop up on Lu Huan’s mobile, allowing him to monitor Yu Baihan’s actions immediately.
The pendant on the rope still swayed in front of him.
After a few moments of contemplation, Yu Baihan moved his wrist towards it, closing the gap between them.
Both of them were clad in deep blue home attire at the moment.
In the backdrop of deep blue, the two whales, positioned closely together, resembled mates finding each other in the vast, deep sea.
The pendant on the rope suddenly trembled and then was retracted.
Yu Baihan’s train of thought was disrupted, and he glanced up at Lu Huan.
Lu Huan had already concealed the necklace beneath his clothing and suggested they head out for dinner, remarking that Yu Baihan should cease his little show and focus on studying after dinner.
Yu Baihan was led to the dining area: …
What little show? Ridiculous.
What he had just been playing was essentially the Ocean Channel!
…
After a relaxing weekend at home, the demanding workweek beckoned once again.
During this period, Yu Baihan focused on his studies at home, while Lu Huan was fully immersed in his work outside.
Yu Baihan couldn’t help but notice that Lu Huan seemed particularly busy lately, probably due to the increased number of individuals within the Si family who were covertly causing disruptions, escalating internal conflicts to a fever pitch.
For Lu Huan to emerge victorious from this power struggle, he had to tread every step with even more care and precision than usual.
Yu Baihan didn’t want to disturb Lu Huan’s rhythm, so he simply sent him a “goodnight” message each evening before retiring to bed.
Typically, by the time he woke up the next morning, he would find an early morning response from Lu Huan: “OK.”
Almost two weeks had passed since this routine began.
On a Friday afternoon during the second week, Lu Huan made a rare early return to their residence.
Upon his arrival, he found Yu Baihan basking in the sun on the terrace while reciting his textbook. Just as he was reciting the sentence, “Repentant, my son-in-law is looking for a prince,” Lu Huan pushed open the balcony door and stepped outside.
Their eyes met: …
Yu Baihan looked down at his book and commented, “Summoning runes?”
Raising an eyebrow, Lu Huan quipped, “Care to give it a try?”
Yu Baihan waved his book at Lu Huan in mock innocence, implying that his only wish was for Lu Huan to succeed in everything he did.
Lu Huan gave him a fleeting glance before giving up on the topic. He then signaled for Yu Baihan to head back inside and mentioned, “I have a dinner appointment with Mr. Huo tonight. We’ll be going together.”
“Sure.” Yu Baihan placed his book upstairs and changed into different attire. Lu Huan accompanied him upstairs, and Yu Baihan queried as they strolled, “Is it a business dinner or a family dinner tonight?”
“It’s a bit of both.”
Lu Huan clarified under Yu Baihan’s curious gaze, “I have a business dinner with Mr. Huo, and you have a family dinner with Mrs. Huo.”
Yu Baihan shyly smiled, “I see.”
The Lu family members were indeed becoming more and more adept at integrating into the extended family’s social gatherings.
—
The dinner took place at a restaurant under Huo Ming’s ownership.
The private room they occupied was well-appointed, comprising a dining area, a meeting space, and a cozy tea room. It was spacious, versatile, and afforded excellent privacy.
It had been a while since Yu Baihan had seen Huo Ming and Qiao Yun, and he warmly greeted them upon arrival.
Qiao Yun, in particular, couldn’t help but affectionately pinch his cheek and remarked, “Have you lost weight? You don’t seem as plump as before.”
Huo Ming opened his mouth, but no words came out…
Lu Huan chuckled, replying warmly, “It’s probably just an illusion. Our Baihan have always had ample cheek flesh.”
Yu Baihan shot him a teasingly contemptuous look: Heh~
Don’t think I didn’t catch your innuendo.
After these friendly exchanges, the four of them promptly took their seats.
With Qiao Yun and Yu Baihan present, the conversation between Lu Huan and Huo Ming remained void of business topics. Instead, they relished a pleasant meal together, filling the dining room with joyous camaraderie.
Following the meal, Huo Ming made a subtle gesture to Qiao Yun.
Taking the cue, Qiao Yun kindly said to Yu Baihan, “Baihan, why don’t we head to the tea room for a chat?”
Yu Baihan agreed, then turned to pat Lu Huan’s hand, saying, “I’ll chat with Aunt Yun for a while. You go and keep Uncle Huo company.”
Lu Huan, who found himself unexpectedly reassigned, couldn’t help but quirk an eyebrow: “Alright.”
Observing this, Huo Ming couldn’t help but burst into laughter. “Come on, Xiao Lu, don’t be such a clingy one to Bai Han!”
Lu Huan cast a lingering gaze at Yu Baihan before relenting, “Very well.”
Yu Baihan: OuO
…
After the pair had relocated to the living room, Yu Baihan and Qiao Yun settled in the tea room.
On the coffee table before them, tea and desserts had been meticulously arranged.
As he took his seat, Yu Baihan cast a glance towards the living room. Qiao Yun playfully remarked, “I still miss your little Lu.”
Yu Baihan nodded, his voice tinged with desire, “He always makes me want to make love to him.”
Qiao Yun couldn’t help but stifle a giggle, “I think I have a good idea of what they’ll be discussing. It’s indeed something quite worrisome.”
Curiosity piqued, Yu Baihan inquired, “What’s going on?”
Perhaps thinking of the pair’s reputation for having no secrets, Qiao Yun didn’t hold back. She began to explain the situation to Yu Baihan in broad strokes.
Presently, Si Yanting had come to believe that Lu Huan was aligning himself with Si Wei and planned to join forces with Huo Ming to deal with Lu Huan.
Lu Huan intended to use the Lu family as bait, feigning a merger with Huo Ming, and enticing Si Yanting to pursue victory. Concurrently, he had unearthed some of Si Yanting’s shady businesses and planned to use this information to expose the company’s unethical dealings and drain its financial resources.
Yu Baihan nodded in understanding.
The revelation of Si Yanting’s shadowy dealings didn’t surprise him. Qin Lun had likely discovered them during his anti-surveillance efforts.
However, the notion of a “false merger” gave him pause. Wasn’t this a precarious move by Lu Huan?
Their entire family might end up double-crossing them, particularly since Mr. Huo was merely Lu Huan’s “father-in-law.”
But even if the behemoth Si family betrayed them, Yu Baihan wanted to believe in Huo Ming. He recalled from the original story that when Lu Huan was in dire straits, Huo Ming hadn’t been among those who sought to take advantage of his misfortune.
Following Qiao Yun’s explanation, she sought to ease his concerns, “Old Huo will also put up some of his personal assets as collateral for Xiao Lu. He’s not the type to betray his own.”
Yu Baihan concurred with a nod. In his heart, he was still inclined to trust Huo Ming.
He remembered from the original narrative that when Lu Huan was backed into a corner, Huo Ming hadn’t been one of the individuals who sought to capitalize on his troubles.
The tea room fell into contemplative silence for a moment.
Suddenly, Qiao Yun set her teacup down on the table with a resounding clink and regarded Yu Baihan with a look of resolute determination, “Don’t worry! If Old Huo dares to pull any funny business, I’ll grab my sons and leave. I’ll show him what it means for a ‘profiteer’ and his wife to be estranged!”
Yu Baihan was momentarily taken aback by her proclamation, “…”
Nevertheless, he reassured her, “Don’t worry, Aunt Yun. I feel the same way!”
Anyone who dared to betray their own family didn’t deserve to have one.
The two exchanged resolute glances, and then let out mischievous laughter:
Qiao Yun, “Hehehe…”
Yu Baihan, “Hehehe…”
However, their mutual chuckling was abruptly interrupted by the forceful swing of the living room door.
As they emerged from the tea room, the harmonious laughter of the two conspired to greet the sinister laughter of their respective “spouses.”
The gaze that met theirs seemed to convey a clear message: “You better not disappoint me.”
Huo Ming:?
Lu Huan:?
Huo Ming’s expression tightened with a growing headache.
Lu Huan’s brows twitched, and he promptly strode over to scoop up Yu Baihan. With polite farewells to Huo Ming and his wife, he announced, “We should get going.”
Qiao Yun concealed her emotions, adopting her usual gentle demeanor. “We’ll meet again next time.”
Yu Baihan, too, composed himself and obediently nodded beneath Lu Huan’s palm, chiming in, “Okay~”
—
The two exited the private dining room and made their way through the restaurant.
Lu Huan turned his head and inquired, “What was that laughter about earlier?”
Yu Baihan’s expression tensed upon hearing the question.
He proceeded to recount to Lu Huan the agreement he’d just made with Qiao Yun about leaving home, making sure to emphasize, “Let’s not betray each other.”
Lu Huan gazed ahead as they walked, pursing his lips, and replied, “Of course, I won’t.”
In a few words, they had exited the restaurant and were now strolling along the street.
Fan Lin had just headed to the parking lot to retrieve the car, which hadn’t arrived yet.
Yu Baihan waited on the sidewalk, cars bustling by on the street before him. The orange-red taillights painted streaks of light across the evening.
He inquired, “Do you also believe that Mr. Huo can’t betray us?”
There was a brief silence.
Then, Lu Huan’s voice drifted faintly, accompanied by an enigmatic smile, “I simply trust us, Bai Han, as my new father-in-law and mother-in-law.”
“If it happens again this time…”
His voice grew soft towards the end, blending with the cacophonous noises of people on the street and honking vehicles, rendering his words barely audible.
Yu Baihan turned to gaze at Lu Huan.
The streetlights and shop signs in the vicinity, both near and far, melded into dots in the night. People bustled about on the street.
Lu Huan stood erect at the edge of the street, his lashes lowered. A shadow fell across his eyes, and a faint, self-deprecating smirk played at the corner of his lips.
Yu Baihan regarded him for several seconds, then glanced at his phone’s clock. He extended his hand and patted Lu Huan’s arm, “Brooding session at eight in the evening?”
Lu Huan remained silent.
A discreet Maybach approached from the side and came to a halt in front of them. The car window lowered, and Fan Lin craned his neck, poking his head out. “Sir?”
Lu Huan closed his eyes, inhaling deeply. He then reached out to usher Yu Baihan into the car.
As soon as the car door clicked shut, they were off.
The taillights traced two luminous streaks as they merged into the traffic.
…
Upon returning home, Yu Baihan and Lu Huan headed upstairs together.
When they reached the bedroom door, Lu Huan undid one button on his shirt, loosening the neckline slightly. It revealed a glimpse of the necklace string.
Yu Baihan caught sight of it and remarked, “You’re wearing it today too?”
“Indeed, I’ve left it on since this morning; I couldn’t be bothered to take it off,” Lu Huan replied as he nudged Yu Baihan towards the bedroom. “You’re a bit sweaty; you should take a shower.”
Yu Baihan was escorted back to his room as if he were a chicken.
……？
What’s the hurry? Lu Huan isn’t particularly finicky about cleanliness.
He returned to their bedroom, shut the door, gathered fresh clothes, and proceeded into the bathroom.
Since he had some rare relaxation time today, Yu Baihan decided to draw a warm bath. After filling the tub with water, he fetched a bottle of soothing essential oil from a shelf.
As he held the oil in his hand, the bracelet dangled from the decorative rod at the edge of the shelf.
Yu Baihan gave it a couple of gentle tugs, then retracted his hand and inspected the bracelet. It remained pristine, free from any scratches.
Indeed, it appeared to be both waterproof and resistant to high temperatures.
After undressing, he settled into the bathtub.
Not long after soaking, there was a sudden commotion from outside. Although the bathroom door was soundproof, Yu Baihan could faintly discern someone calling his name. Was he imagining things?
He paid little attention and was about to rise from the water to grab some bath foam when he heard two knocks on the frosted bathroom door. “Si Baihan.”
Yu Baihan turned his head, “Lu Huan? I’m in the middle of a bath.”
Through the door, Lu Huan’s voice sounded somewhat restrained, as if he were holding something back. “I’m aware.”
Yu Baihan patted the water from his face, “If you know, why did you come here?”
There was a brief silence beyond the door, and then Lu Huan’s voice, filled with a hint of reluctance, drifted through, “Turn off the camera switch on the tracker.”
“……”
Yu Baihan:???
LMAO that device is so multi-functional 😂😂 and lu huan is too pure for his own good hahahah to think he’d actually come and ask baihan to switch it off 🤣
Haha, oops 😅😅
Oh-oh! 😆
Hee hee! 🐬
Thanks for the chapter 💞
I knew it!! 🎥
LoL 😂
i love the wives so much 😭❤️
He’s such a tease even unknowingly poor lu huan🤣