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A light kiss fell on the ear, Yu Baihan’s breath trembled, and his waist almost went limp.
Commander Lu, how come…
He gave a “hmm” and cupped Lu Huan’s face. Just as he was looking for a place to speak, he suddenly heard someone ask, “What is the file that Si Wei asked you to steal?”
Yu Baihan is still looking for the place where the mouth is, “it’s illegal hypnosis…”
His grip tightened around Yu Baihan’s hand. Lu Huan glanced at it suddenly and squeezed his fingertips a little tighter. “Then you—”
Yu Baihan snapped back to reality, hurriedly moving closer and reassuringly planting a kiss. “I’m alright.”
Lu Huan’s held breath slowly eased.
Yet, his gaze remained fixed on Yu Baihan’s nearby face, as if seeking confirmation. Slender eyelashes hung down, fluttering slightly as the eyes shifted.
Yu Baihan looked completely unharmed: OvO
After a moment, Lu Huan finally pulled back.
His hand slid down, fingers clasping tightly. “Si Yanting took you away on your own when you ‘Return Home’, and you went to the hypnosis room, didn’t you?”
The words were a question, but the tone was certain.
Yu Baihan gave Lu Huan a deep look: Oh, their astute Commander Lu had figured it out.
Yet, even after all this time, Lu Huan remembered that incident vividly.
As they locked eyes, Yu Baihan nodded.
Lu Huan’s eyes suddenly turned colder, the corners reddening mercilessly.
Yu Baihan touched his eyes’ corners helplessly, “Didn’t you say everything’s fine? Look at you, so worried that you’re on the verge of tears.”
Lu Huan, “…”
He closed his eyes slowly.
After a while, he reached out to draw Yu Baihan into his embrace, lightly rubbing the man’s nape.
Yu Baihan lay comfortably in his arms, enjoying the gentle caress.
After kneading for half a minute, he suddenly raised his neck—
Lu Huan wrapped an arm around his, looked down, and said, “Exercise diligently.”
Yu Baihan:?
Lu Huan continued, “You’ll recover quickly.”
Yu Baihan was touched momentarily but corrected gently, “It’s the only way to hasten the recovery.”
“……”
Lu Huan gazed at him.
Two seconds later, Lu Huan leaned over, punishing with a bite on the lips, wrapped his hands around his waist, and pulled him closer.
“Hmm.” Yu Baihan held Lu Huan and drew near.
He sensed something was gradually waking up, swaying gently in the midst of kisses.
Exhale…
After a while, Lu Huan pulled back.
He blushed, “I’m going to take a bath.”
Yu Baihan was about to speak with a rosy face, but hesitated. He leaned over, touching Lu Huan’s shoulder, whispering next to him, “Help Baihan out, and there’s a new reward waiting for you.”
The shoulder beneath the hand seemed to quiver.
Lu Huan took a deep breath, paused, and lifted his eyes. “Yes.”
…
Over the next few days, the weather remained cloudy and rainy, prompting Yu Baihan to refrain from visiting the library.
Lu Huan appeared unperturbed, sticking to his routine of going to and from work as if nothing extraordinary had happened.
Yu Baihan remained composed, feeling no need to rush. Their Commander Lu surely had a well-thought-out plan to succeed from afar.
As the rain persisted, September neared its end.
It was the last Friday of September.
When Yu Baihan awoke in the morning, he beheld a somber sight outside his window.
Shifting his gaze, he spotted Lu Huan seated at the table by the window once again. Lu Huan had forgone going to work, resting one hand on the table while gazing sideways at the window where ominous clouds loomed.
Yu Baihan stood up and rubbed his eyes. “You didn’t head to the office?”
Lu Huan turned away from the window, his eyes reflecting the heavy clouds seeming to soften a bit as they met Yu Baihan’s. “No, not today.”
Yu Baihan glanced at the rainy sky, concurring, “Good call. The weather isn’t favorable.”
He patted the quilt, suggesting, “Come up and sleep with Baihan.”
Lu Huan got up and walked over, taking a seat on the bed. Yu Baihan turned over, embracing his waist, and snuggled in contentedly:
This dreary, rainy day was perfect for sleeping in.
A hand rested on the back of his neck, massaging gently, and a deep voice came from above, “Wait another twenty minutes before getting up.”
“Ten minutes.” Yu Baihan flexed his abdominal muscles.
The hem of Lu Huan’s clothing was pushed up slightly, and his warm breath brushed against it. His cheek pressed against the abdomen rose and fell gently, applying pressure but not moving his hand away.
After being nestled for ten minutes, Lu Huan hoarsely patted him, “Time to get up.”
Yu Baihan nodded slowly, “Okay.” =v=
—
After breakfast, the two headed upstairs.
Yu Baihan had plans to return to the second bedroom to read, but Lu Huan stopped him as he reached the door, saying, “Come and read in here today.”
Turning his head, halfway down the corridor, Lu Huan stood at the master bedroom door, beckoning to him with his hands in his pockets.
It seemed like he wanted Yu Baihan to spend the day with him.
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Yu Baihan comfortably settled into the reading nook and asked, “Are you taking a day off today?”
Lu Huan pulled a chair and sat beside him, “No need.”
Yu Baihan nodded, teasing, “Of course~ You’re the boss, you call the shots.”
He immersed himself in a book while Lu Huan leaned against the chair’s back, idly tapping the table with his fingertips. Perhaps due to the overcast weather outside, his dark eyes had a touch of coldness.
After a while of reading, Yu Baihan noticed that Lu Huan was still tapping his fingers, so he grabbed the nearby laptop and offered it to him.
“If you’re feeling bored, why not help me level up in the game? I haven’t logged in for a while, and there are numerous pending quests.”
“…” Lu Huan turned to him, “Alright.”
The game was launched on the laptop, and Lu Huan put on Yu Baihan’s headphones.
Yu Baihan glanced at him, then shifted his focus to his phone, swiping through it. “A prestigious president like me should have gaming headphones; Baihan will get you a pair!”
Lu Huan glanced sideways, “Why butterfly-themed earphones?”
Yu Baihan swiftly placed an order, “They suit you perfectly.”
Lu Huan:?
Snapped! A playful clap echoed in the bedroom, rekindling a dormant memory. Yu Baihan playfully remarked, “When you blossom, butterflies shall flock naturally; If your brilliance shines, the divine orchestrates!”
Lu Huan, “…”
Half an hour later, he suddenly smiled, “You have a point.”
The somber clouds that had hung in his eyes since morning seemed to dissipate a bit, though determination still lingered, reminiscent of an approaching storm.
Yu Baihan reached to wipe his eyelids, “Look at you, playing a game with such intensity. If you’re worried about getting scolded, you can take off the headphones.”
“…” Lu Huan withdrew his hand, gently prompting, “Go on, read your Chinese book.”
The rain persisted throughout the day.
Yu Baihan immersed himself in studying, while Lu Huan played games.
Occasionally, he’d peek to ensure Lu Huan wasn’t causing havoc in his happy gaming world, leaving content after brief supervision.
…
As dinner time approached, Yu Baihan set aside his book to take a break. He grabbed his mobile phone and logged into his old account as he usually did.
After all, when luck is on one’s side, there should always be a starting point.
He went through his contacts and noticed Si Yanting, someone he hadn’t been in touch with for a while, had messaged.
[Master PUA]: Don’t let me find out you’ve done something wrong, Xiaohan.
Yu Baihan, “…”
He turned to look at the evening sky outside the window.
Indeed, it seemed like a time for mischief, and malevolent deeds were in the air.
Beside him, Lu Huan observed, “What’s the matter?”
Yu Baihan angled his phone so that Lu Huan could see the screen clearly. Then, right under Lu Huan’s gaze, he boldly replied to Si Yanting.
[Yu Baihan]: No way.
He had always firmly stuck to the path of lawfulness, how could he have done something wrong.
The message was sent, but there was no response from the other side.
Yu Baihan switched off his phone and shrugged off the incident.
He mused on this sudden text message and sighed, “Shan San’er, you’re really good.”
Si Yanting’s message was evidently laced with warnings and temptations.
Without a second thought, Si Wei must have hinted to both him and Si Yanting: Claimed that he had escaped the hypnosis, so that Si Yanting could apprehend him once more.
This way, he’d have a chance to pilfer the files for Si Wei.
Whether he succeeded or got brainwashed again, it didn’t matter to Si Wei. He had nothing to lose.
Yu Baihan narrowed his eyes:
This trickster was still playing his games.
Just as he pondered, a hand suddenly rested on his.
Lu Huan leisurely traced his knuckles with his fingertips, lowered his eyes, and said, “Don’t concern yourself with it.”
Yu Baihan nodded: understood that it was all a show.
As he was about to light a cigarette, he noticed the corner of Lu Huan’s lips twitching again, “I’ll help our Baihan with ‘homework.'”
Yu Baihan: Huh???
—
Before going to bed, Yu Baihan settled beneath the quilt.
Lu Huan switched off the lights and reached for the curtains, drawing them shut.
Beyond the partially open curtains, the tree shadows swayed in the brisk wind, raindrops pelted the glass windows, leaving winding trails.
Lu Huan seemed to pause for a moment. He gazed at the stormy night and then pulled the curtains tightly.
As the lights went off and he lay on the bed, Yu Baihan felt the quilt being lifted, and soon he was enveloped in Lu Huan’s embrace. He remarked, savoring the moment, “You’re a bit more clingy than usual today~”
Lu Huan’s long arms wrapped around him, and he whispered, “Yes.”
Yu Baihan pondered: Don’t you like thunderstorms?
Never mind. He snuggled back into Lu Huan’s arms, filled with affection, “In Baihan’s embrace, I’ll keep you safe.”
A pair of hands encircled his waist.
Lu Huan nestled into his shoulder, quiet for a moment, lost in thought. Then, he kissed him gently, “Goodnight.”
“Goodnight, Makahuan.” Yu Baihan embraced Lu Huan, slowly drifting to sleep amidst the sound of wind and rain growing more intense.
…
In the middle of the night, Yu Baihan awoke in a daze.
A faint light emanated from the side of the pillow, and Lu Huan seemed to be checking his phone.
Yu Baihan was puzzled, “What time is it? Haven’t you slept yet?”
“It’s past two o’clock.” The deep voice didn’t carry sleepiness. Lu Huan then wrapped his arms around Yu Baihan, patting his back, “Go back to sleep.”
“Hmm…” Yu Baihan snuggled back into the embrace and gradually fell back asleep.
After ensuring Yu Baihan was asleep, Lu Huan held the phone in one hand. The faint white glow of the screen reflected in his dark eyes, displaying the current time.
The wind and rain howled outside the window.
Time ticked away, every minute and every second.
On the screen, the time-shifted to two forty-three.
Lu Huan’s Adam’s apple bobbed; he quickly closed his eyes and lowered his head onto Yu Baihan’s shoulder. A hand seemed to rise in a dream, gently covering his ear, shielding the thunderstorm outside the window.
A bright lightning bolt “click” pierced the night!
Lu Huan shut his eyes tightly and embraced the person in his arms.
At the same time, intertwined with wind, rain, thunder, and lightning, Qiongshan, thousands of miles away, resonated with a loud roar:
Boom——! ! !
…
Yu Baihan awoke the following morning.
As he opened his eyes, he noticed Lu Huan seated at the table, engrossed in the computer. He wasn’t sure when Lu Huan had risen.
There was a hint of weariness on the other’s face, as if he hadn’t slept well throughout the night, yet his eyes were clear and cool.
Yu Baihan got out of bed and leaned over, asking playfully, “Is my Baihan’s embrace not fragrant enough?”
Lu Huan raised his eyes from behind the computer and playfully beckoned, “It’s not like that.”
Yu Baihan’s heart fluttered at the gesture, feeling a rush of sweetness. He turned his head to look at the computer, inquiring, “What are you looking at?”
The news on the computer screen caught his attention—
It was the latest report released at around five or six in the morning. There had been a mudslide in Qiongshan.
Yu Baihan was momentarily taken aback.
He almost forgot about the favor he granted Shan San’er at the beginning, but he didn’t expect it to happen now.
Upon closer inspection, he noticed the mudslide occurred at 2:43 am last night. Consecutive days of rain and torrential downpours had triggered landslides, luckily resulting in no casualties.
However, a completed billion-dollar project site was buried, purely by chance.
“…”
Yu Baihan sighed softly: Truly unfortunate, causing destruction.
But 2:43, wasn’t that close to the time he woke up last night?
During that time, Lu Huan was awake, looking at his phone.
He turned to glance at Lu Huan beside him: Could it be fate’s warning?
Lu Huan met his gaze, “What’s the matter?”
Yu Baihan asked, “What time did you check your phone last night?”
Lu Huan gazed at him quietly for a few seconds, then replied, “Two forty.”
Yu Baihan turned his head to the news in astonishment, “That’s remarkably accurate.”
Lu Huan remained silent.
He simply followed Yu Baihan’s gaze to the computer screen, carefully reading the news displayed.
He knew the content of the report better than anyone.
He recalled every minute, every second, and every detail of that mudslide vividly. It was when he was struggling at the bottom of the valley, and fate played with and shattered all his hopes and pride.
While engrossed in the news, Yu Baihan suddenly patted his head twice.
Lu Huan raised an eyebrow and turned to face Yu Baihan:?
Yu Baihan reassuringly patted his head, “Are you feeling uneasy? It’s alright, you’ve already surpassed the disaster. You’re not the unfortunate one.”
The current narrative had strayed far from the outrageous plot of the original book and was gradually getting back on track.
Commander Lu, a diligent and down-to-earth individual, shouldn’t be anyone’s stepping stone.
Warm fingertips ran through his dark locks.
Seated at the table, Lu Huan glanced up at him for a moment, then abruptly grabbed his waist and pulled him down, leaning in—
Just as they approached halfway, their mouths stopped.
Lu Huan looked up from his palm. Yu Baihan pointed playfully, “I haven’t brushed my teeth yet, why the hurry?”
“………”
—
After Yu Baihan finished brushing his teeth and emerged from the bathroom, he noticed Lu Huan had closed the webpage and was now engrossed in typing on the keyboard.
He glanced at the screen and decided to contact Qin Lun.
Extending a finger, he playfully poked Lu Huan, “The radish is ready; do you still want to kiss me?”
The hands typing on the keyboard halted.
Lu Huan turned, reached out to pull him closer, and planted a kiss on him. He smiled, his ears tinged with red, “I promised Baihan, so I’ll keep my word.”
“What?”
Yu Baihan asked, only to catch on a moment later.
Did he mean taking out frustrations on him? But Qiongshan had already…
Oh, Commander Lu couldn’t predict natural disasters like mudslides, so ‘venting’ referred to something else.
Seeing Lu Huan was back to work, he happily gathered his books from the table, “Then you work hard.”
Yu Baihan exited the master bedroom with the book in his arms, hesitated as he pushed the door open, then turned to Lu Huan, his face blushing, and said, “There are still rewards waiting for you.”
The sound of typing on the keyboard ceased.
Lu Huan raised his eyes from behind the computer, and his gaze dropped suddenly. A faint blush crept across his cheeks, and he looked down again, “Yes.”
Yu Bai closed the door, feeling a bit embarrassed.
Commander Lu was still so shy.
…
He retreated to the second bedroom, reading a book and checking the news.
The Qiongshan mudslide incident wasn’t just financial news—it was a major disaster that had captivated the entire society.
The entire day was filled with news reports.
Yu Baihan perused a few articles. Alongside the coverage of the disaster, there were also skeptical voices regarding Si Wei’s project:
“In the initial stages of the project, geological surveys are typically conducted. If it passed safety assessments at the outset, why did such a catastrophic event still occur?”
Yu Baihan shook his head at his phone: what else could it be?
This wasn’t just an ordinary twist of fate. The plot had veered off course completely, leaving the original author’s “child” stranded.
He placed his phone aside and resumed reading.
Staying grounded was the way to go.
Just like Senior Lu—an up-and-coming talent. While a chick breaking its shell is impressive, the true potential of an eagle spreading its wings remains unknown!
…
After school at night, Yu Baihan relocated to the master bedroom.
It appeared that Lu Huan needed to discuss something with Fan Lin, but Fan Lin wasn’t in the room. Upon entering, he noticed Lu Huan’s computer on the table, with a USB flash drive plugged in beside it.
The familiar metallic sheen exuded an air of luxury.
In a split second, Yu Baihan’s memory rushed back: the high-end equipment sent by the enthusiastic critic brother!
He walked over and glanced at the computer screen.
There seemed to be a Qiongshan geological survey report and some risk assessments in the folder on the desktop.
While engrossed, the bedroom door creaked open.
Yu Baihan looked up to see Lu Huan entering, pointing at the computer and inquiring, “What’s all this?”
“I submitted our Baihan’s homework.”
“So, this was what you were working on today.”
With the homework now submitted, he withdrew the USB drive.
Yu Baihan perused its contents and let out a sigh:
Was this homework truly submitted for him? This was unmistakably a guide for Si Yanting!
It was almost as if they were unwinding Si Wei like a thread, pointing directly to where his vulnerabilities lay.
Lu Huan approached Yu Baihan, lowered his gaze, and asked, “Teacher Baihan, do we pass the homework?”
“Teacher Baihan…!”
Suppressing his excitement, Yu Baihan tugged at Lu Huan’s clothes and led him closer, saying solemnly, “Not bad. It’s just enough for a full score.”
Lu Huan drew nearer, almost embracing him. His breath was slightly unsteady, but he couldn’t resist leaning down to kiss him lightly on the waist, “As long as our Teacher Baihan is pleased.”
Yu Bai let out a muffled chuckle, “Indeed.”
Classmate Lu was becoming quite the charmer.
It wasn’t until he felt dizzy from the kisses that Lu Huan released him. Yu Baihan tugged on Lu Huan’s sleeve, but he was still in a daze, and then his earlobe was playfully pinched.
Lu Huan’s voice came in a soft murmur, “Wait a few more days, and I’ll submit a perfect test paper to our Teacher Baihan.”
Yu Baihan pressed his moistened lips together: Huh?
—
Lu Huan mentioned it a few days ago, but it didn’t take long for it to happen.
Within a mere three days, another bombshell of news dropped like thunder: “Si Wei, the Vice President of Si’s Company, is Accused of Money Laundering through Tofu Project!”
“Si Wei, the Deputy General Manager of Si’s enterprise, is under suspicion for funneling illegal gains from the ‘gray industry’ under his name through the Qiongshan project.
As reported by credible sources, there are signs of manipulation in the geological survey report. The Qiongshan project, where safety inspections had failed, was deliberately patched up to cover the tracks.
All evidence has been forwarded to relevant authorities.
An inquiry into Mr. Si Wei’s involvement will swiftly commence.”
…
When Yu Baihan saw this news, he was perched next to Lu Huan’s computer desk. Thoughtful classmate Lu used the mouse to let him peruse the findings at a leisurely pace.
The mention of the “gray industry” sounded all too familiar.
Yu Baihan was taken aback. “Aren’t these activities under Si Yanting’s name?”
Lu Huan confirmed his recollection. “Indeed, the perfect scapegoat has emerged.”
Yu Baihan, “…”
He inquired, “Will Si Wei be able to escape this time?”
“He won’t escape.”
Lu Huan’s voice reached him from the side, “The Qiongshan mudslide has already garnered widespread societal attention. It’s impossible to quietly sweep this under the rug like what happened with Si Yanting.”
Yu Baihan: …
The combination of natural and man-made disasters was truly disastrous.
Yet Si Wei had also engaged in numerous clandestine activities, and the cycle of causality was at play.
He scrolled through the webpage, and the screen descended. Towards the end of the report, a recently released photograph caught his eye—
Lu Huan paused the page, and Yu Baihan peered closely.
In the photo, Si Wei was being escorted away, appearing limp in the pouring rain.
An overturned black umbrella lay at his feet.
The torrential rain, faster than that day at the library, pelted his face. His red-eyed visage, a blend of fury, impotence, and frustration, was soaked by the rain.
Woop justice is freaking served!
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Yessss revenge is indeed best served cold