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The two engaged in a heated skirmish for over forty minutes before it finally concluded.
Yu Baihan straddled Lu Huan’s lap, looking somewhat drained, allowing him to tidy up the aftermath.
Once Lu Huan had cleaned up, he patted Yu Baihan’s waist and reminded him, “Go take a shower.”
Yu Baihan pouted in dissatisfaction and playfully tugged at Lu Huan’s pajamas. “But I still want…”
“…” Lu Huan placed his hand on Yu Baihan’s waist and gently pushed him up a bit. “We agreed once a week.”
Yu Baihan countered, “The doctor’s orders clearly state otherwise.”
Lu Huan merely gazed at him in silence, as if to say: You still want to challenge the doctor’s advice?
Yu Baihan lowered his head guiltily.
During his recent follow-up appointments with Zhong, the medical staff had been utterly defeated. They would agree to “infinite times” as long as he was happy.
So, at this point, he had no idea how many times a week he was allowed.
Lu Huan gave him another gentle pat. “Will you take a bath?”
Yu Baihan shook himself out of his thoughts and slid off Lu Huan’s lap. “I’ll go upstairs and work out for a bit.”
Maintaining good health is essential to enjoy those moments to the fullest!
“Alright, I’ll join you,” Lu Huan responded and retrieved their workout attire.
The two changed into their workout clothes and headed upstairs.
Yu Baihan went for his usual run, while Lu Huan utilized the weightlifting equipment.
He jogged for over forty minutes and descended from the treadmill when his vest was soaked with sweat.
Lu Huan turned to him, observing, “Your stamina has improved significantly.”
Yu Baihan, sensing the implications, responded with, “It’s always been pretty good.”
Lu Huan nodded in agreement, saying, “We used to hide our inexperience for no reason.”
“…” Yu Baihan quickly changed the subject, walked over to the weightlifting equipment beside Lu Huan, and expressed his desire to try it out. “What’s this used for? I want to give it a try.”
“Squats,” Lu Huan instructed as he stepped back.
Yu Baihan’s eyes sparkled at the idea. “That’s perfect for me~” Radish squats!
“Go slow,” Lu Huan guided from behind.
Yu Baihan, being a novice, needed assistance. As he grasped the barbell, his arms curved up and lifted along with his strength. His back pressed closely against Lu Huan’s body, while Lu Huan’s legs were positioned behind his knees.
The act of squatting brought their fronts and backs into proximity, and the breathing that brushed past his ear grew increasingly ragged.
After a deep squat, Yu Baihan abruptly halted.
Why is he sitting down…
Blushing furiously, he turned to Lu Huan, whose face had reddened behind him.
Lu Huan was also looking down at him, maintaining the guiding position while he struggled to remain composed. He was at a loss for words.
Yu Baihan took advantage of the situation to mutter, “You still want to…”
Lu Huan continued to bear most of the weight on his hands, with veins popping on his forearms and muscles flushed with exertion.
Yu Baihan glanced at the scene and commented, “I shouldn’t have asked.”
The barbell was gradually lowered, and Lu Huan stood up straight.
He was then spun around by Yu Baihan, who had twisted his body, and their lips intertwined. The response to this irresistible kiss grew more pronounced, and they held each other in a tight embrace in response to the fervent kiss.
Both of them were drenched in sweat, hugging each other amid the surge of post-exercise hormones.
When Lu Huan lifted Yu Baihan into the air, he accidentally hit his elbow.
With a whimsical notion, Yu Baihan mumbled between kisses, “I used the same technique last time… and this time, you kissed me behind my back…”
“…” Lu Huan pulled back slightly. “Then should we head upstairs without minding the path and go back to the bedroom together?”
Yu Baihan gazed at him, considering the possibility.
Lu Huan lowered his head, biting down on him, and brought the unrestrained radish back into view. He carried him down the stairs while engaging in a passionate kiss, all the way back to the bedroom.
Their post-workout hormone-induced fervor was evident, and they had to cool off with a soothing bath.
Lu Huan gently wiped the sweat from Yu Baihan’s face, suggesting, “Go take a bath.”
Yu Baihan playfully extended an invitation, “Together?”
Lu Huan could see through his intentions and retorted, “I’ve only agreed to that once.”
Yu Baihan protested, “What are you talking about? It’s just a simple bath.”
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“Do you think I don’t know what you’re thinking?” Lu Huan snorted, pinched his cheek, and huskily reminded him, “A wolf in sheep’s clothing.”
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While he stayed home for his exam preparations, Lu Huan was out dealing with Si Yanting’s machinations. As the exam date drew nearer, Lu Huan’s efforts against Si Yanting became increasingly aggressive, and he seemed to be putting his full energy into it without any reservations.
The financial headlines were filled with the ongoing business battles between the two companies.
Si Yanting, driven by desperation, sent more frequent messages to Yu Baihan.
[Master PUA]: Connect the USB drive to Lu Huan’s computer.
[Master PUA]: Find the agreement between him and the Huo family.
[Master PUA]: Couldn’t find it? Figure it out on your own.
The messages had a commanding tone.
Yu Baihan glanced at them and replied casually: “Soon, soon.”
As everyone knew, his “soon, soon” was as indefinite as “right away.”
A week passed, and it was now mid-November.
One weekend afternoon, Yu Baihan had just come out of the bathroom when he saw Lu Huan sitting on the edge of the bed and motioning to him, “Your phone keeps buzzing.”
Lu Huan’s demeanor was cool and indifferent, as if a chilly autumn breeze had swept away fallen leaves.
Yu Baihan understood immediately: Si Yanting’s persistence annoyed him.
He dried his hair with a towel and walked over, asking, “Why is our Senior Lu so bothered? What’s with all the messages?”
Lu Huan replied composedly, “I emptied his last 500 million yuan, and he is currently in debt, listed as untrustworthy.”
“…” Impressive.
No wonder he’s in such a rush.
Yu Baihan reached for his phone, replied with “Yes,” and sent the message.
Less than ten seconds later, Si Yanting’s voice came through the phone.
Yu Baihan glanced at Lu Huan, gestured to him, and turned on the speaker.
The call connected, and Si Yanting’s voice came through the phone.
The calm and gentle demeanor he had maintained in the past had completely crumbled. Now, he was struggling to hold back his anger and spoke aggressively:
“What the hell are you doing?”
“So much time has passed, and you still can’t achieve what you want. Have you forgotten the only purpose of your existence?”
“……”
Yu Baihan thought to himself: Wow! He’s still ranting even when he’s on the brink of defeat. Does he think the cover of the coffin is a sled, and he’s standing at the top of a snow-covered mountain, reigning as the King of the World?
Before he could say anything, Lu Huan suddenly looked up.
There was a deep anger in his eyes, and the intense expression on his face was somewhat unsettling.
Yu Baihan hesitated when he was about to speak: Senior Lu seemed genuinely angry.
The room fell silent.
Si Yanting appeared to be breathing heavily as he continued with a stern command, “Si Baihan, I’ll give you one last chance…”
The seriousness on Lu Huan’s face deepened.
Clearly, it was because of him.
Yu Baihan sighed quietly and couldn’t help but cast an affectionate look at Lu Huan: “Yes.” Lu Huan obviously didn’t want to harm Si Yanting, so why was Si Yanting addressing him in such a condescending tone?
Oh well, let’s let Bai Han convey this message.
He reached out and playfully patted Lu Huan on the head a couple of times. The hostility in Lu Huan’s eyes was dispelled, and he raised his head to look at Yu Baihan, confused.
Yu Baihan raised the corner of his lower lip in a playful manner.
Without paying any attention to what Si Yanting was saying on the other end, Yu Baihan casually raised his hand and touched the screen—
The call instantly switched to a video call.
On the other end, Si Yanting paused, clearly seeing Yu Baihan.
Yu Baihan held the phone and faced the camera. He was positioned by the window, bathed in the warm golden light of the late afternoon, and he wore a fresh, playful smile.
He looked at the phone screen and said, “I see you’re not having a good day.”
For a moment, there was silence in both the bedroom and on the phone.
Si Yanting seemed taken aback.
Yu Baihan smiled at him once more and abruptly ended the call.
Snap. Si Yanting was left in dumbfounded silence.
…
After Yu Baihan hung up the phone, he tossed it casually onto the bed and then turned to sit on Lu Huan’s lap, asking, “Are you still angry?”
Lu Huan quickly regained his composure, looking down at him, and replied, “I’m not angry. Why would I be?”
Yu Baihan teased, “I did say I’d scold him back last time.”
Lu Huan chuckled, “Indeed.”
Yu Baihan continued, “And…”
But just then, the phone on the bed rang again.
It seemed that Si Yanting had realized he was being ignored and was calling back in anger.
Yu Baihan extended his hand and hung up on him once more.
Then, he powered off his phone and logged out of his account, effectively cutting off all contact with Si Yanting.
“The whole world is instantly clean,” Yu Baihan mused.
“And what?” Lu Huan turned to Yu Baihan, curious.
“Besides, the bazooka Shan San’er sent before he left hasn’t been used yet,” Yu Baihan explained to Lu Huan. “It has ironclad evidence of Si Yanting’s hypnosis room, enough to land him in prison.”
Lu Huan’s expression turned serious, “That’s too risky.”
Yu Baihan, with a determined look, said, “I want him to face the consequences.”
Lu Huan looked at him without speaking, his gaze unwavering.
Yu Baihan leaned in to kiss him, and as they embraced, he whispered, “Help me…”
Lu Huan clung to him, their breath quickening. Yet he still maintained his composure, saying, “Make sure this plan doesn’t backfire.”
Yu Baihan withdrew slightly, pushed Lu Huan onto the bed, and gazed down at him.
The two locked eyes in a profound moment of silence.
As Lu Huan raised his eyes, he saw Yu Baihan’s black hair falling gently across his face, his eyes bright and calm in the soft golden afternoon light. His slender shoulders carried the daylight from the window, appearing independent and resilient. It seemed that any doubt would be an insult to him at this moment.
Lu Huan’s heart raced in his chest.
After a long silence, the memories of both worlds blended and shifted in their minds. Only Lu Huan knew how he made his decision during that brief moment of quiet.
He reached out to caress Yu Baihan’s face and said, “Okay.”
In the depth of Lu Huan’s calm eyes, a hint of unrestrained madness gleamed. If the time comes, just in case…
Yu Baihan’s heart skipped a beat when he met Lu Huan’s gaze.
After several seconds of intense eye contact, he lowered his head and kissed Lu Huan, playfully prying at his lips.
Lu Huan clung to his waist, breathless but still maintaining his resolve. He said again, “Make sure this plan doesn’t backfire.”
It was remarkable how strong-willed Lu Huan was.
Yu Baihan pushed forward and kissed Lu Huan deeply, both of them completely immersed in the moment.
The decision was made, and the plan to “fish” Si Yanting was set in motion.
As the preparations continued, countless messages and voice calls from Si Yanting kept coming in, but Yu Baihan paid them no mind.
After a few more days, Yu Baihan felt that the preparations were nearly complete.
When Si Yanting called again, he picked up the phone.
On the other end, Si Yanting was surprised that his call was answered, but he quickly regained his composure and asked, “When did this happen?”
He didn’t specify what “this” was, but both of them knew exactly what he meant.
Yu Baihan was reclining on a beanbag by the window, his leg casually raised. In the same tone as before, he spoke the prepared lines:
“I won’t be at your mercy anymore. I want to pursue my own happiness.”
Si Yanting took a deep breath and asked, “What kind of trick did Lu Huan use on you?”
Yu Baihan immediately sat up, his foot stomping on the ground. “He didn’t do anything!”
The look in his eyes was filled with love.
Even Lu Huan, who was seated beside him, couldn’t help but cast a sidelong glance at him. His lips moved, and he averted his gaze.
With the phone in his hand, Yu Baihan turned to Lu Huan:
Senior Lu, what’s the meaning of this?
Do you not like Baihan now that he’s in love?
On the other end of the call, Si Yanting appeared to relax, thinking that Yu Baihan’s character had simply changed temporarily. But what’s the use of that?
After a moment of silence, Si Yanting adopted a gentle tone and said, “Let’s meet, Xiao Han.”
Yu Baihan chuckled and said, “Dream on.”
Without waiting for Si Yanting’s response, he abruptly ended the call and paid no further attention to it.
Once he hung up, Lu Huan, who was sitting beside him, got up and walked over. “We’re doing well, our Baihan is good at this fishing game.”
Yu Baihan, a little puzzled, asked, “Did I played it?”
Lu Huan met his gaze and said, “I meant ‘fishing’.”
Yu Baihan corrected himself with a playful smile, “I’m a fishing pro, you know.”
For someone like Si Yanting, who could manipulate others’ wills at will, making the fishing too obvious would be unwise.
Hanging up the call was a more realistic approach.
It was certain that Si Yanting would soon be looking for Si Tan to find out about himself. If memory serves—when meeting with Si Tan, he had acted like Lu Huan had brainwashed him.
Yu Bai Han was satisfied: very good.
Yu Baihan was satisfied with this plan. Everything was falling into place in Si Yanting’s mind, creating a perfect closed loop.
…
Si Yanting’s feelings on the other side are of no concern at this point. Yu Baihan’s side has already made thorough preparations through intense activity. Regardless of how enticing the bait might be, there will come a day when the line is pulled taut.
On a sunny weekend, Yu Baihan was ready to spring the trap.
Before leaving, Lu Huan carefully checked the tracker on his bracelet, lifted the hem of his clothes, and gave it a gentle tug.
Seeing Lu Huan’s silent demeanor, Yu Baihan appeared more nervous than he felt. He reached out and gently stroked Lu Huan’s cheek. “Relax, in a little while, you’ll be going out with me happily.”
Lu Huan responded, “Yes.” Then he asked, “Are you ready for hypnosis?”
Yu Baihan replied, “Don’t worry, as soon as Si Yanting is ready, I’ll be ready.”
After all, he doesn’t possess the knowledge of hypnosis. He’s merely a carrier of hypnotism.
Lu Huan looked at him for a few moments and then took a deep breath. “Let’s go.”
They left the main house.
A group of trusted associates was already waiting outside. Lu Huan only instructed Fan Lin and Hua Wu to get into the car, while the rest followed in plain clothes. All the associates involved in the mission knew the details.
As soon as Yu Baihan got into the car with Lu Huan, Fan Lin and Hua Wu, who were in the front, exchanged glances. Hua Wu’s expression was particularly serious. After a pause, he gathered his courage and said, “Sir, Young Master…”
Lu Huan said, “He can.”
It was unclear if this statement was directed at Hua Wu and the others or if it was meant for himself.
Hua Wu fell silent, and Fan Lin started the car.
In the back seat, Yu Baihan reached out to hold Lu Huan’s finger. He felt a sense of contentment, and gently reassured him, “That’s right. You have to trust Baihan.”
Lu Huan curved his fingertips and intertwined his fingers with Yu Baihan’s.
The private car proceeded from Lu Zhai into the bustling commercial district. Today, they were going to pretend to go shopping. The car was parked outside the business district.
After Yu Baihan and Lu Huan stepped out of the car, Hua Wu scanned their surroundings and whispered, “Sir.”
Lu Huan responded with a quiet “hmm.”
Yu Baihan didn’t need to look; he simply followed the scent of the dog. He reached out and embraced Lu Huan’s arm, speaking softly, “From now on, I’ll act as if I’m under your spell.”
Fan Lin, who was beside him, glanced at them.
Lu Huan removed his arm, wrapped it around Yu Baihan’s waist, and led him into the mall. “Really.”
The hand around his waist pressed gently.
Yu Baihan’s waist was particularly sensitive, and the touch made him shiver. He gazed at Lu Huan’s sharp profile: So, it’s either “acting” or being hypnotized. Senior Lu is truly meticulous with his choice of words.
The two entered the mall together, with only Fan Lin and Hua Wu following. Once inside, Yu Baihan began to grab clothing from the shelves, making it seem as if he were shopping.
The mall was bustling with people, with an undercurrent running through the crowd from both sides.
After strolling around, Yu Baihan and Lu Huan slowly moved towards the crowded area of the mall. There was a constant stream of tourists, and the scattered shelves and passersby created a dense network.
In Yu Baihan’s peripheral vision, he noticed a place where things seemed to be stirring. Simultaneously, Lu Huan’s hand on his waist tightened slightly.
It was about to begin.
Yu Baihan came to a stop.
He selected a piece of clothing from the nearby shelf and turned to look at Lu Huan. “I’ll try this one on.”
Lu Huan gazed down at him, his figure reflected in his deep eyes. After a brief pause, he released the hand that had been on Yu Baihan’s waist.
“Alright.”
The two locked eyes for a few seconds. Then, Yu Baihan suddenly reached out to pull Lu Huan closer. The noises around them seemed to fade for a moment. In the midst of the noisy and bustling crowd, he leaned in and kissed Lu Huan’s earlobe.
His long lashes drooped, and the corners of his lips curled upward. “Remember to pick up your radish this afternoon and come home on time.”
Thank you so much
That’s stressful. 😱