Qin Lun remained silent beside them, seemingly lost in another realm.
Two seconds later, Lu Huan spoke. His face appeared as though it had been covered with a thin layer of frost, and his tone carried an air of calm indifference, “I accidentally clicked on a pop-up window and didn’t close it.”
After these words, he turned to Qin Lun and instructed, “You can go now.”
“Yes, sir.” Qin Lun quickly collected his equipment and departed, his figure disappearing behind the door.
Once he was gone, the bedroom fell into another moment of silence.
Soon after, Lu Huan’s face, which had been as pale as snow, rapidly flushed at a visible rate, turning bright red.
Yu Baihan sighed with a knowing look, thinking, I can’t hold it in any longer, Senior Lu…
Standing beside Yu Baihan, Lu Huan lowered his eyes and remained silent, appearing as if he had lost a significant wager.
The same person who had risen to prominence in the business world had now been completely defeated by a small pop-up window.
Yu Baihan stayed silent and gently touched Lu Huan’s cheek, seeking comforting words from his mind. “It’s alright, Qin Lun can keep a secret.”
“……”
As soon as these words left his mouth, the temperature under his palm increased noticeably.
Yu Baihan lowered his voice, continuing, “I misunderstood you before.”
Little did he expect that you’d really…
“No.” Finally breaking his silence, Lu Huan took Yu Baihan’s hand away, his deep eyes resembling ink. “I was just searching for protective measures.”
He added, “You’re too fragile.”
Yu Baihan tried to be affectionate and comforting, “Alright, I’m too delicate.”
Lu Huan, “…”
After a brief pause, he exhaled and turned his head, closing the webpages on the computer screen that were incessantly flickering.
The back of his neck was now flushed, hidden from view.
Yu Baihan glanced at him, his heart filled with a tickling sensation: It’s quite comical, our Senior Lu…
He leaned in and wrapped his arms around Lu Huan’s waist. “So, have you done your research now?”
“…Yes.”
Lu Huan’s deep voice paused and then continued from the front, “Almost.”
Yu Baihan nuzzled his cheek against Lu Huan’s back, teasing, “I’m looking forward to it~”
Lu Huan turned off the computer and gently picked him up. “Let’s go downstairs for dinner.”
Yu Baihan obediently followed his words, leaving behind the world of right and wrong.
“Alright.”
…
After breakfast, Yu Baihan returned to their room. He received a call from Qiao Yun, who first exchanged a few pleasantries. Then, Qiao Yun mentioned that she had sent some people to help him regain his strength and suggested that Yu Baihan shouldn’t be overly anxious these next couple of days. He even recommended visiting a spiritual temple in Jiuyun Mountain to pay homage to Wenchang Wang.
This piqued Yu Baihan’s interest, and he replied, “That sounds like a good idea.”
Feeling more relaxed and deciding to seize this opportunity to take a break, Yu Baihan hung up. His phone was on speakerphone, and Lu Huan asked, “Are you going to worship Wenchang Wang?”
Yu Baihan inquired, “Is that possible?”
Lu Huan nodded and elaborated, “Yes, it is. However, it’s best to go in the morning. You can go, and we’ll stay overnight in Jiuyun Mountain, visiting the temple the next morning.”
This excited Yu Baihan, who responded, “Okay!”
That evening, they set off for Jiuyun Mountain. The hotel there belonged to the Huo family, and thanks to Huo Ming’s connection, Yu Baihan and Lu Huan easily checked in. By the time they arrived at the hotel, it was already 10 o’clock at night.
Huo Ming had arranged for them to stay in the best suite.
Upon entering the room, Yu Baihan couldn’t resist sprawling on the luxurious bed, exclaiming, “This is the warmth of home.”
Lu Huan turned on the room’s heater and asked, “Is it alright if I set the room to 24 degrees?”
Yu Baihan replied happily, “Yes.”
It was December, drawing closer to the winter solstice, and the mountain air was chilly and somewhat damp. With the room heated, the two of them took a hot bath before heading to bed.
—
The hotel was conveniently close to the temple.
The next morning, Yu Baihan and Lu Huan woke up at 7:30 and set out to climb the mountain along a path outside the hotel. In the distance, they could spot the red temple on top of the hill amidst the mountains and forests. Under the rising sun, the temple’s eaves shone with a sacred and reverent golden light.
Cars were lined up all along the way to the temple, with numerous early visitors making their way up the mountain.
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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With his eyes burning, Yu Baihan replied, “I’m not cold; I’m nearly on fire.”
Lu Huan couldn’t help but smile, saying, “In that case, Baihan, you’re so powerful that you don’t need to burn incense.”
Yu Baihan modestly lowered his head and remarked, “That’s ridiculous.”
After a while, the two arrived at the temple. They joined the crowd of pilgrims, making their way through the main halls to reach their destination. The air was filled with the scent of incense, and the temple appeared solemn and sacred within the heart of the mountains.
Yu Baihan proceeded to burn incense and pay his respects to Wenchang. The mountain breeze lifted the incense ash, scattering it into the air. Prayer flags fluttered in the wind, their chants accompanying the incense into the temple.
Lu Huan observed the people around him quietly.
When Yu Baihan finished his worship, the two decided to avoid the crowded temple and descended along a quieter path.
As they neared the mountain gate, they noticed some commotion outside. The steps where Yu Baihan stood were at a higher elevation, allowing him to look down and see what was happening outside.
Five or six luxury cars were parked outside the mountain gate, causing a traffic jam for all the vehicles going up the mountain. Amid the crowd of people and descending vehicles, chaos reigned.
Yu Baihan was puzzled. “What’s happening? Are they here for a visit?”
Lu Huan glanced at the black luxury cars below, and his eyes slightly darkened. “No.”
He continued, “The Si family has been in turmoil recently. Their sons and daughters are being arrested one after another. These two elders are praying to deities all over.”
Yu Baihan looked at the two figures below, who appeared to be in striking poses, and couldn’t fathom why these feudal remnants would seek blessings. After all, the Si family had committed numerous sins.
“Why would they come to a temple for blessings?” he wondered.
Lu Huan explained, “The Si family has recently faced a series of troubles, and their children are being imprisoned. The two elders are praying for help from the gods and Buddhas.”
Yu Baihan recalled that the Si family had adopted the original body because these two elders believed in a certain “master” twenty years ago. They were told that this would bring good fortune to the Si family, so the original body had been treated as a pawn from an early age.
So the true culprits of this mess were the two elders.
Suddenly, his arm was tugged, and Yu Baihan turned to see Lu Huan leading him to a hand sanitation pool nearby.
Confused, he asked, “What’s going on? Did I get ash on my hands?”
Lu Huan clarified, “No. The exam is just two days away, and we need to rid you of bad luck.”
“…”
Yu Baihan chuckled and said, “Ah, I see!”
Lu Huan’s actions were getting more amusing.
Unconcerned about the feudal remnants causing a commotion at the mountain gate, Yu Baihan and Lu Huan made their way down the mountain, leisurely walking along the mountain road to relax.
They returned home after a nice meal that evening.
—
The day after tomorrow marked the day of the exam.
Yu Baihan decided to take a day off at home to prepare for it.
When he woke up the following morning, Lu Huan was already up, getting dressed. He said, “I’ll take you there.”
Yu Baihan grinned, “That’s the spirit of learning!”
He chose to wear the clothes that Lu Huan had bought for him and temporarily removed the bracelet with the contact function.
After having breakfast, the two of them set out together.
Lu Huan opted not to bring anyone else and drove Yu Baihan to C University personally.
Upon arrival at C University, Lu Huan parked his car at the school gate.
The two walked through the entrance, passing through a crowd of exam candidates. The school was bustling with activity.
They strolled from the school gate to the teaching building.
Lu Huan, wearing a coat, exuded an air of maturity and a certain aloofness. His tall figure and striking appearance made him stand out in the crowd.
Along the way, many candidates glanced sideways at them.
Among the onlookers were some students from their own school who seemed to recognize Lu Huan. They discussed in hushed tones:
“Isn’t that Senior Lu Huan, the honorary alumnus of the business school?”
“Why is he here? It looks like he’s accompanying the boy next to him.”
“Relatives? Sibling?”
A few of them spoke quietly, while outside the teaching building, an announcement indicated that they were about to enter the exam venue.
From the corner of their eyes, they witnessed the boy in light-colored clothes suddenly throwing himself into the arms of the legendary “Senior Lu” and nuzzling his neck.
Those students exchanged glances, sharing a collective realization:
What the heck!
Outside the steps of the teaching building, Yu Baihan nestled in Lu Huan’s arms and affectionately nuzzled his collar, saying, “Let me take a deep breath, and may we have a smooth journey.”
Lu Huan smiled, lowered his head, and wrapped his arms around Yu Baihan’s waist, replying, “Breathe as much as you want.”
Yu Baihan inhaled contentedly and then looked up.
The other candidates had already filed into the teaching building. He gazed at Lu Huan’s face as he bowed his head, feeling a sense of reassurance.
With a wave to the onlookers, he said, “Wait for my good news.”
Lu Huan looked at him and responded, “Of course.”
…
After dedicated preparation during this period and with the “God of Learning buff” from Senior Lu, Yu Baihan sat in the examination room and smoothly tackled the questions.
As time passed, he finally put down his answer sheet and pen, letting out a sigh of relief. Everything appeared to have gone well.
Yu Baihan stood up, gathered his stationery and school bag, and exited the examination room. He started to reach for his phone to send a message to Lu Huan informing him that he was done. However, as he turned his gaze, he spotted Lu Huan waiting just outside the examination room.
Lu Huan was standing amidst the bustling crowd, quite noticeable. A delighted smile crossed Yu Baihan’s face, and he briskly approached, asking, “Have you been waiting here all this time?”
Lu Huan replied, “Yes.”
Yu Baihan playfully held his hand and teased, “You’re being clingy~”
Lu Huan simply laughed.
Since it was now noon, the two discussed what they’d like to eat as they headed towards the school’s exit. As they passed by the bell tower, they suddenly noticed a crowd of people gathered near the Wall of Honor adjacent to the bell tower.
Curious, Yu Baihan inquired, “What’s happening over there?”
Lu Huan turned his attention toward the crowd as well and appeared somewhat uneasy in the midst of the confusion. “I don’t know.”
Yu Baihan tugged Lu Huan’s hand and urged, “Let’s take a look.”
In front of the Wall of Honor, a group of people had gathered, shouting and muttering words.
Pushing his way through the crowd, Yu Baihan eventually saw something that left him utterly shocked.
Before Lu Huan’s photo, there was a small wooden table piled high with fruits.
This scene seemed eerily familiar—it was just like the offerings in front of the Buddha during their visit to the temple two days prior.
Yu Baihan was momentarily rendered speechless.
Even Lu Huan, who stood behind him, seemed equally taken aback.
After a brief pause, Yu Baihan managed to regain his composure.
He gingerly patted the shoulder of the nearest student and inquired, “What’s going on here?”
The student turned around, pointed at Lu Huan’s photo, and explained, “Have you seen this? This is our local academic deity at C University. Paying homage to him is better than anything else. Whether you want success or…”
His voice trailed off as he noticed Yu Baihan’s hesitance.
Seeing Lu Huan standing right behind him, the student’s eyes widened in shock, and he stammered, “Oh my god, the God of Learning has descended upon us!”
Lu Huan: …
Yu Baihan: …
As the student’s voice rang out, the entire group of people turned to look at him. Their gazes met with Lu Huan’s expression which remained fairly stoic.
The initially lively crowd fell silent, and then, as if startled by a sudden clap of thunder, they scattered in every direction, creating a clamor.
Yu Baihan observed the scene and marveled, “Incredible.”
A few people left after paying their respects to Lu Huan.
Within a few moments, the area in front of the Wall of Honor had been cleared.
Only Lu Huan and Yu Baihan were left standing there.
Following a brief silence, Lu Huan mused, “I suppose I’m still on there, right?”
This offering was intended for him.
Yu Baihan sighed in relief, “At least they provided color photos.”
Lu Huan stared at him for a moment.
Yu Baihan averted his gaze and looked at the mound of fruits on the table, his throat tightening involuntarily: Gulps.
These candidates were quite devoted.
Fresh fruit…
Yu Baihan hesitated but couldn’t help himself from asking, “Can I eat one?” He gazed at Lu Huan, his face reddening with embarrassment. “Would that be disrespectful to you?”
Lu Huan chuckled, “Do we still have such concerns, Baihan?”
With that, he picked up a crisp apple and placed it in Yu Baihan’s open mouth. “Go ahead and eat it.”
Yu Baihan blushed and lowered his gaze.
Crunch, crunch, crunch…
…
Following a smooth start with the first exam, the subsequent exams also went without a hitch.
The two-day exam period was drawing to a close.
After the final exam, Yu Baihan hurried out of the examination room with his schoolbag in hand. He rushed towards Lu Huan like an enthusiastic bird, and threw himself into Lu Huan’s arms, exclaiming, “I’m done, Lu Huan!”
Ecstatic! Elated! Overflowing with joy!
Lu Huan caught him securely, pinched the back of his neck, and replied, “Good work.”
Yu Baihan, looking up from Lu Huan’s embrace, added with a playful tone, “It wasn’t hard work; I requested it myself~”
Lu Huan, while still holding him, carried him all the way out of the school gate and into their car. He said, “Let’s go home first.”
Yu Baihan agreed, “Okay!”
Their private car journeyed from school back to their residence, and Yu Baihan leaned against the car window, gazing at the passing scenery. He noticed that many shops were adorned with lights and decorations, casting a sparkling and festive ambiance.
As they passed the central square, a grand Christmas tree stood beside the fountain pool, attracting a crowd of people.
Suddenly, Yu Baihan remembered, “Is it Christmas these two days?”
Lu Huan by his side responded with a simple “Hmm.” Yu Baihan inquired further, “Aren’t we going to decorate our house?”
Lu Huan held the steering wheel and tapped his fingers thoughtfully. “Do you want to do that?”
Yu Baihan leaned back into his seat and replied, “Not now. I’d like to take care of it after the exams.”
Lu Huan responded with a noncommittal “Hmm.”
Upon returning home, Uncle Feng had prepared a lavish dinner. To celebrate the end of Yu Baihan’s exams, fruit wine was even placed on the table to set a festive atmosphere.
In an elated mood, Yu Baihan enjoyed his meal and indulged in some drinks.
Lu Huan, who typically had strict rules about alcohol consumption, allowed him to have a few extra sips. However, he stopped Yu Baihan after he’d had enough. “That’s about enough.”
Lu Huan reminded him, “Zhong Bingqi is also preparing to celebrate the holiday.”
Yu Baihan, in a compassionate gesture, restrained himself and said, “Okay.”
After dinner, the two of them headed upstairs to their room.
Yu Baihan felt a bit tipsy, both giddy and excited. As soon as they entered the room, he flung himself into Lu Huan’s arms, rubbing his chin against Lu Huan’s chest, and said, “I’m done with the exams.”
Lu Huan embraced him, feeling his rapid heartbeat, and replied, “Yes.”
Yu Baihan blushed slightly and, with a mix of anticipation and hesitance, asked, “Can we…”
In the middle of his sentence, he noticed the suitcase placed against the wall. He suddenly became alert, partially sobered up from the alcohol, and asked, “Are you planning to leave?”
Was this because he didn’t know how to rustle properly, so he was scheming to escape from Earth overnight?
No, he couldn’t allow it!
Lu Huan shook his head and said, “No.” He averted his face and after a brief pause, he took out his phone, turned on the screen, and showed Yu Baihan two tickets to Guanyang Mountain and a booked hotel.
Lu Huan explained, “Remember you said you wanted to see the sea of clouds?”
Yu Baihan was momentarily stunned, but a surge of happiness washed over him. He tugged at Lu Huan’s sleeve, his eyes gleaming with joy, and he asked, “Why is this so sudden?”
The surprise attack worked wonders on Bai Han—
He loved it so much!
Lu Huan explained, “It’s a gift.” He bit his lower lip, his face flushed either from the alcohol or the room’s lighting. His long eyelashes drooped as he continued, “Today…”
Yu Baihan gazed at him and prompted, “Today?”
Lu Huan’s face was warm, and it seemed like he was trying to overcome his embarrassment as he finally revealed, “Today is Lu Huan’s Present Day.”
thanks for the chapter
It’s finally coming~~ and the facts that the students made offerings to a picture of lu huan cracked me up 😂😂
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Thanks for the chapter
Gahh They’re so cute!!!!!
Thank you so much