… Reindeer Huan!
This pet name struck Yu Baihan’s heart like a lightning bolt, sending a surge of excitement through him.
Why was it so adorable?
Was Lu Huan trying to win him over?
He eagerly reached out to playfully pinch Lu Huan’s two red ears, feeling his heart pounding as he inquired, “Why doesn’t my Christmas reindeer have antlers or deer ears?”
Lu Huan lowered his head, allowing Yu Baihan to continue his affectionate gestures, and blushed as he replied, “It’s fine as long as the atmosphere is there.”
Yu Baihan teased, “Oh, so it’s just Lu Huan with an atmosphere.”
Lu Huan shifted the focus by asking, “Do you still want the gift?”
Yu Baihan promptly withdrew his hand and urged impatiently, “Let me see it again. When is the ticket for?”
Lu Huan handed him the phone, showing the details. “Tomorrow is your day off, and we’ll leave the day after tomorrow.”
Yu Baihan was bursting with excitement, “I don’t need rest, let’s go right now!”
He was ready to go, absolutely ready!
Lu Huan extended two fingers and quizzed him. “How much is this?”
Yu Baihan confidently responded, “Yes!”
Lu Huan held up three fingers. “What about this?”
“Absolutely!”
Lu Huan removed his hand, turned Yu Baihan around, and gently pushed him toward the bathroom, saying, “You’re too excited. Take a shower and get some rest.”
Yu Baihan mumbled in disbelief, “…”
After they both showered, they returned to the bed.
Lu Huan held Yu Baihan in his arms, preparing to turn off the lights and go to sleep.
Yu Baihan fiddled with the collar of his pajamas, needing one last confirmation, “There really are no deer antlers or deer’s ears?”
As he spoke, he peered above Lu Huan’s head, as if he felt there should be something there.
A hand extended and brushed his eyelids gently. “There are none.”
Yu Baihan nodded and sighed, “Alright.”
The room’s lights were switched off, plunging the bedroom into darkness.
Yet, Yu Baihan couldn’t help but mutter in regret, “Without deer antlers and deer ears, my spirit, decorum, and grace will all take a big hit.”
Lu Huan, with his eyes closed, patted Yu Baihan on the back and consoled him, “It’s fine, your spirit, decorum, and grace are already overflowing.”
Yu Baihan starred in the darkness.
He reached out and touched Lu Huan’s lips, “Mischievous as always.”
Pure nonsense.
—
On the first day of relaxation after the exam, Yu Baihan indulged in sleep until ten o’clock in the morning.
He roused from his slumber with a slight movement and found Lu Huan busily packing his luggage, his back turned to him.
Yu Baihan, rubbing his eyes, asked, “Aren’t you going to the office today?”
Startled by his voice, Lu Huan accidentally bumped into a suitcase with a loud “thud.” He turned around and replied calmly, “I’ll be leaving on an extended journey tomorrow, so I’m organizing our belongings today.”
“Our belongings?” Yu Baihan keenly caught the significant words, “Have you packed mine as well?”
Lu Huan turned back to his task, saying, “Don’t worry about the luggage.”
Yu Baihan, feeling comfortable, laid back down on the bed, “Little Lu Huan, so considerate~”
In the room, Lu Huan continued sorting items on the other side while Yu Baihan lounged on the bed and checked his phone.
Numerous friends had sent messages, congratulating him on passing the exam and inviting him to hang out.
[He Yue]: How about visiting the club? [winking face]
[Liu Jinci]: Come out and flaunt a casserole. [cool face]
[Qi Jue]: Finished with the exam? Give Brother Lu a call, let’s meet up for a small gathering! [rubbing hands]
Yu Bai responded cheerfully, replying one by one: Not today, I’m going to Guanyang Mountain with Lu Huan~
Everyone’s response was mixed…
He Yue and Liu Jin Ci quickly excused themselves.
Qi Jue, on the other hand, continued the conversation via WeChat.
[Qi Jue] Ah, I’ve recently developed an interest in a new restaurant, and I wanted to take you along. We can discuss it when you return.
[Qi Jue]: How long will you be gone? [peeking cat]
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Yu Baihan replied to Qi Jue: We plan to stay until January, but the exact date hasn’t been determined yet.
[Qi Jue]: January? So you two will be spending New Year’s Eve outside? [Detective Bumpman senses something’s amiss]
“…!”
Suddenly, Yu Baihan was jolted to reality. Indeed, they would be spending New Year’s Eve together outdoors. He gazed at Lu Huan’s broad back and speculated secretly: Was this intentionally arranged?
It appeared that the end of exams marked the beginning of something new.
With a racing heart, Yu Baihan was eager to discover what plans the seemingly innocent Senior Lu had in store.
…
This time, Lu Huan was well-prepared for their journey.
Yu Baihan simply entrusted all the arrangements to him.
The following morning, Lu Huan had Fan Lin drive them to the airport, each with two suitcases in tow.
They smoothly made their way to the VIP waiting hall, then boarded the plane via the VIP channel and settled into the first-class cabin. The entire experience was luxurious, exuding an air of wealth.
The flight from City C to Guanyang Mountain was just an hour long.
By the time they disembarked, it was noon. Despite the limited sunlight overhead, it couldn’t dispel the December chill.
Lu Huan wrapped a scarf around Yu Baihan, saying, “The mountain can be quite cold.”
Yu Baihan’s vision was nearly obstructed, so he raised his chin and pulled half of his face above the scarf, only to discover a black car waiting for them, the door open and welcoming.
He removed his blindfold and commented with a slight sigh, “I almost thought we were starring in a detective movie.”
Lu Huan, however, responded with silence.
He gently lifted Yu Baihan into the back seat, closing the door behind him, and instructed, “Please get in the car.”
Yu Baihan complied, entering the waiting vehicle, and then loosening his scarf, remarking, “I’ll get too hot after climbing the mountain.”
Lu Huan responded, “The mountain is quite high. We should take the cable car up first.”
“It’s just a few hours of mountain road,” Yu Baihan said in a teasing tone, playfully poking Lu Huan’s side. “You can’t handle that?”
Suddenly, Lu Huan turned to look at him.
With a driver in the front seat, Lu Huan gazed at Yu Baihan intently for a few seconds before biting his lower lip and eventually turning his attention to the car window. “To conserve your energy.”
Yu Baihan raised an eyebrow and asked, “What do you mean?”
In the back seat, Yu Baihan slowly realized the implications and exclaimed internally: Oh my!
He observed the gradual reddening of Lu Huan’s ears, his own heart quickening in response. Casually glancing at the focused driver in front, he leaned closer to Lu Huan and asked mischievously, following the rhythm of his heartbeat, “Are you planning to snack on carrots?”
Lu Huan’s hands, resting on his knees, clenched slightly.
A few moments passed before a low, hoarse “hmm” emerged from him.
The sound reverberated in Yu Baihan’s ear, causing his heart to race.
He inhaled shakily, lowered his gaze to observe Lu Huan’s posture, and couldn’t help but feel a rush of excitement: Why…just thinking about it for a moment.
Senior Lu, are you practicing something intriguing?
—
The car promptly arrived at the base of Guanyang Mountain.
As he stepped out of the car, Lu Huan had regained his composure. His tall and lean figure stood by the car door, radiating the same air of aloofness and steadiness.
Yu Baihan followed suit and glanced upward.
Before him, the magnificent Guanyang Mountain towered into the heavens, while in the distance, a sea of misty clouds veiled shallow mountains. Some peaks even glistened with a dusting of snow.
Nearby branches arched gracefully, their reflections mirroring the mountaintop and the sky.
“Shall we?” Lu Huan, at his side, tugged on his scarf.
Yu Baihan, his eyes alight, nodded, “Sure.”
Just as they were speaking, two hotel attendants approached, one taking their luggage and guiding the way, “Mr. Lu, please follow me.”
Yu Baihan turned his gaze to Lu Huan, a quizzical expression on his face.
Lu Huan simply took his hand and led him forward calmly, “To our hotel.”
Yu Baihan: …Impressive.
They followed the hotel staff to the cable car that would take them up Guanyang Mountain. Afterward, they switched to a sightseeing tram, which followed the gently sloping asphalt road to the entrance of a grand and opulent hotel.
Yu Baihan, observing from outside, noticed that the other side of the hotel seemed to overlook the cliff, facing the sea of clouds. He couldn’t help but wonder about the view.
The hotel attendants ushered them into the lobby, then took the elevator to the top floor, leading them to the most luxurious suite.
“We’ve arrived, Mr. Lu.”
Lu Huan replied with a simple “thank you” and led Yu Baihan to the door, “You can head down.”
“Okay.”
As the two attendants exited, they couldn’t help but sneak a glance at Lu Huan, holding hands with Yu Baihan, curiosity and gossip evident in their expressions.
Once they were alone, Lu Huan and Yu Baihan entered the room.
With the door shut, Yu Baihan immediately grabbed Lu Huan’s arm, swayed playfully in front of him, raised his face, and smirked, “Your employees seem curious. Why not introduce your Mrs. Lu to them?”
Lu Huan supported the playful man, his lips curving, and he averted his gaze, “There’s no need for introductions.”
Hmm? Yu Baihan noticed the expression on Lu Huan’s face and suddenly seemed to grasp something. He chuckled, reached out to turn Lu Huan’s face toward him, and asked teasingly, “Did you book the room? How did you explain it to them?”
Lu Huan turned away, his cheeks tinged with a blush.
He glanced at Yu Baihan’s dark eyes and his two pointed canines, his heart stirred. After a pause, he replied with enthusiasm, “…that’s what you think.”
Once Lu Huan had finished speaking, he changed the topic, “Aren’t you going to check out the room?”
Yu Baihan released the bashful Senior Lu with a contented smile and began to inspect the room.
It didn’t take long for him to be captivated by the silhouette of Yunshan faintly visible through the white gauze curtain near the entrance. He took a few steps forward, pulled the gauze aside, and exclaimed, “Wow…”
In an instant, the crystal-clear sky and mountains appeared before his eyes. Bathed in the fresh, chilly mountain air, the afternoon’s golden sunlight illuminated the distant snow-capped peaks, radiating a brilliant white glow.
Yu Baihan was filled with awe and wonder at the beauty of nature.
The room had a spacious viewing terrace.
He stepped out and stood at the edge, from where he could overlook the entire sea of clouds.
Lu Huan approached from behind and joined him.
When Yu Baihan glanced at him, he saw Lu Huan gazing into the distance, his hands tucked into his pockets. A cloud of misty white vapor escaped his lips as he absorbed the scenic vista of the world’s mountains and rivers, his expression serene.
He appeared as though he were destined to stand there.
Yu Baihan fixed his gaze on Lu Huan’s flawless profile for a while before reaching out to cup his face, showing affection. He teased, “If the tip of your nose is cold and red, you should go inside. Look at you, you’re not even wearing a scarf.”
Lu Huan turned his head, and with a glance, he replied, “…”
Under the assault of the chilly mountain air, the two turned back and reentered the room, shutting the glass door behind them.
Lu Huan stooped to pack his belongings, and Yu Baihan attempted to assist, but he was politely shooed away, “You rest, I’ll handle this.”
Yu Baihan:?
So considerate, is this part of the post-purchase service~
He lounged in the sofa chair with disregard and started scrolling through his phone. After a while, his curiosity got the best of him, and he peered at Lu Huan, who was busy packing.
The room was heated, and Lu Huan had removed his coat, leaving him in a shirt and dress pants.
He had broad shoulders, a sculpted back, long, lean legs, and a trim waist.
As he moved, his shirt revealed the smooth lines of his muscles and the contours of his shoulder blades.
Yu Baihan unconsciously curled up his legs, put down his phone, and inquired in a low voice, “When are you going to have some radishes?”
Plop! Something slipped from Lu Huan’s grasp.
He quickly picked it up and stowed it in his suitcase. Then he turned to look at Yu Baihan, his ears flushed, “…we’ve just arrived.”
Yu Baihan prodded, “So?”
Can’t one enjoy some radishes even shortly after arriving?
Lu Huan straightened up, contemplated his words, and replied, “It’s a rare trip, so let’s go out first. You might not be able to go out afterward.”
Yu Baihan:? ? ?
His previously curled-up legs stretched out, “Senior Lu, what do you mean by this?”
Is he not doing well, or is he too good at it?
Yu Baihan narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing Lu Huan intently. The latter, with flushed ears, continued to pack his belongings.
He redirected his gaze and pondered:
… Their Senior Lu is quite impressive?
—
After packing, the two enjoyed lunch.
In the afternoon, Lu Huan took Yu Baihan for a walk in the nearby hills to appreciate the scenery.
Yu Baihan took several photos and posted them on his social media as usual.
This time, he didn’t provide a caption.
[Yu Er]: No rewards for guessing the caption. [image]
This sparked curiosity and interpretation in his friends’ circle.
[Qi Jue]: I know this! It’s Shan Cong!
[Wen Lou]: It can’t be that simple; here I go! Is it immortal, immortal, very light…
Yu Baihan: …You must already flip over the dictionary, right, Xiao Wen.
Lu Huan glanced over and inquired, “What’s going on?”
Lu Huan typed out the answer right in front of him.
[Yu Er]: Fool.
Yu Baihan:?
Everyone in the friends’ circle:? ? ?
After two seconds of silence beside him, Lu Huan said, “You’re implying it’s me. Are you not satisfied?”
Yu Baihan turned to look at him and teased, “Sensitive~”
He then added in the friends’ circle: In a world of just the two of us, there’s nothing but love!
Friends’ circle:………
[Wen Lou]: I want to block you!
[Yu Er]: Lu Huan is watching.
[Wen Lou]: [This comment has been deleted]
“……”
Yu Baihan pocketed his phone and playfully remarked to Lu Huan, “Look at this bunch of unimaginative folks.” He paused and then pointed at Lu Huan, “And you, with an overactive imagination.”
Lu Huan gazed down at him, followed his lead, and admitted, “Well, I might have been overthinking it.”
Yu Baihan was content, “Of course~”
The two strolled back to the hotel as the sun began to set.
Lu Huan turned on the room’s heater, and Yu Baihan brought a change of clothes into the bathroom for a bath.
The bathroom had a transparent door, and inside was a white porcelain bathtub. It was positioned so that you could still see the hills with the setting sun and the magnificent and brilliant sunset.
Yu Baihan undressed and stepped into the steaming water.
He marveled at the beauty of the setting sun and the descending mountains while in the warm bath. After a while, he turned his head to look outside. Through the steamy bathroom door, he saw Lu Huan with his sleeves rolled up to his elbows and his back turned to him, almost as if he were avoiding looking at him.
Yu Baihan’s heart skipped a beat, and he called out, “Lu Huan.”
The person outside tensed up slightly, pausing for a moment before getting up and turning around. “What is it?”
Yu Baihan “splashed” his hand out of the water and waved at him. “Come here.”
Lu Huan stared at him from a distance, his dark eyes seeming a bit deep in the mist. Then, Lu Huan strode towards him with long strides.
Yu Baihan’s clean face flushed from the warm water, and his wet eyelashes and hair clung to his skin.
He reclined on the edge of the bathtub and watched Lu Huan open the door and approach. Lu Huan’s intense and heated gaze locked onto his face. “What are you doing?”
Yu Baihan’s heart raced when he saw that gaze.
With wet hands, he reached out and touched Lu Huan’s earlobe. “I want to show you how beautiful the sunset is.”
Lu Huan whispered, “I can see it from the balcony as well.”
There was a “splash” in the water.
Yu Baihan stood up, water running down his side and shoulders, and pointed out with a puzzled expression. “I want you to look here.”
Lu Huan encountered the golden glint in his eyes, and his Adam’s apple bobbed.
His breath became slightly erratic.
Seeing the success of his ploy, Yu Baihan moved a bit closer, shyly biting his lip and gazing into Lu Huan’s eyes. “Do you want to enjoy some radishes?”
Lu Huan looked intensely at him, his chest heaving. The bathroom was warm and humid due to the heater, and Lu Huan, halfway crouched outside the bathtub, had sweat trickling down his forehead.
After a while, he reached out to pinch Yu Baihan’s wet face. “Don’t tease me.”
After saying this, he stood up, his trousers sleek and form-fitting. Given the height difference between him and the bathtub, Yu Baihan’s eyes landed directly on his waist.
Yu Baihan: …Blink.
A hand dropped from above and pinched his earlobe forcefully, a hint of a warning in Lu Huan’s hoarse voice. “Don’t act up.”
After these words, Lu Huan straightened up, turned, and left the bathroom.
Yu Baihan’s ears burned from the pinching, and he gazed at Lu Huan’s departing figure.
Tall and poised, tantalizing.
After a while, he submerged back into the bathtub, rubbing his heated earlobes and musing to himself: It’s not that he doesn’t want to enjoy some radishes; he just has to act all tough…
Just like their Senior Lu, even if he goes first ten times or eighteen times, it should be no problem!
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