Lu Huan organized this trip.
Perhaps aiming to conserve energy, the schedule was relatively relaxed and unhurried.
After settling in on the first day, they retired early to rest. Over the next two days, they indulged in the various recreational activities available at Guanyang Mountain, such as cable cars, pulleys, and high-altitude swings.
Yu Baihan was thoroughly captivated, momentarily setting aside his plan of “eating radish.” Wrapped in a scarf and a down jacket, his cheeks flushed with excitement.
Upon returning to the hotel in the evening, his enthusiasm was still unquenched. After a shower, he perused the Yangshan travel guide while lying on the bed.
Lu Huan had practically taken him through every activity mentioned in the guide. Yu Baihan flipped through a few pages and stumbled upon a section mentioning the “Gu Peak” to the west of Guanyang Mountain’s main peak.
The peak, tall and steep, was often shrouded in clouds and dew.
When Lu Huan emerged from the bathroom after his shower, Yu Baihan picked up his phone and shook it, “Haven’t we been there yet?”
Lu Huan paused, “Well, we’ll go tomorrow.”
He continued, “I had planned to take you there tomorrow.”
It was part of the itinerary.
Yu Baihan was suddenly impressed, then lowered his head and scrolled down the phone page. While swiping, he noticed the date, “Today is the 30th, and tomorrow is the last day of this year.”
That meant they would be celebrating New Year’s Eve together tomorrow.
After he finished speaking, he didn’t hear Lu Huan’s response.
A few seconds of silence lingered in the room.
Yu Baihan raised his head from the phone, meeting Lu Huan’s lowered gaze.
There was a glimmer of warmth in the other’s eyes as he looked at him without uttering a word.
Yu Baihan inquired, “What’s on your mind?”
“It’s nothing.” Lu Huan exhaled, then sat down on the edge of the bed, “We’re going to Gu Peak tomorrow, so let’s go to bed early tonight.”
Yu Baihan set aside his phone, pulled him onto the bed, and suggested, “Let’s go together~”
“……”
As soon as Lu Huan lay down, Yu Baihan embraced him and closed his eyes. His cheek rested against Lu Huan’s chest, where the rhythmic heartbeat could be faintly felt in the close embrace.
Hmm? Closing his eyes and feeling, he remarked, “It’s beating so fast.”
Lu Huan’s chest rose and fell a couple of times, as if calming down, and then he guided the man’s hand to rest in his arms, saying, “Go to sleep.”
“Good night, Reindeer Huan~”
…
The following day brought clear weather.
The sun beamed down from above, casting a transparent glow over the mountains.
The distance from the main peak to Gufeng was considerable.
Initially, the two took a car to the base of Gufeng Peak. From there, a stretch of stone steps awaited, requiring a climb on foot.
In approximately ten minutes, Yu Baihan and Lu Huan ascended to the summit of Gufeng Mountain. Surveying the surroundings, Yu Baihan was immediately captivated—
It was evident why the travel guides recommended a visit to Gu Peak.
This location seemed to be the highest peak in the entire Guanyang Mountain Range. From the summit, a precipitous cliff extended, almost piercing through the clouds and mist, offering a breathtaking view of the mountains and sea of clouds.
While he marveled, Lu Huan took his hand and led him towards the entrance near the cliff.
The entrance appeared closed, seemingly not open to the public. However, upon noticing Lu Huan, the staff promptly rose and opened the entrance, “Boss Lu.”
Lu Huan nodded and guided Yu Baihan inside.
It was only then that Yu Baihan noticed a transparent glass plank road in front of him, extending beyond the cliff.
“Are you afraid?” Lu Huan inquired as he turned to face him.
Yu Baihan had already stepped onto the edge of the glass plank road. His heartbeat quickened, and adrenaline surged, but excitement prevailed, “No.”
He turned his head and pointed, “Do you doubt Baihan?”
Lu Huan simply looked at him, his lips curving into a smile. He then led him to the front of the plank road, stating, “I wouldn’t dare.”
Stepping onto the plank road, their vision suddenly expanded.
In the distance, mountains overlapped, and at the foot lay deep valleys, all amidst the cold mountain wind and misty clouds. Each step felt like walking on air.
Yu Baihan couldn’t help but tightly squeeze Lu Huan’s hand. The warmth of each other’s palms was all that remained in the cold air.
Soon, they reached the end of the plank road.
A guardrail adorned the glass wall at the end.
Yu Baihan held onto the railing with one hand, slightly raised his feet, and looked down. For a moment, dizziness and a sense of high-altitude danger struck simultaneously.
It heightened the distinct sense of life’s existence.
He had experienced a similar sensation before, on the terrace of a restaurant.
Yet this time, besides his own pounding heart, he could feel Lu Huan’s hand holding him.
Yu Baihan’s heart fluttered, and various emotions gradually welled up. Turning his head anxiously, he said, “Lu Huan…”
Turning around, Lu Huan was also gazing at him.
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Whether it was due to the excitement of standing on the edge of a cliff or some other reason, he instinctively raised his head, moving in unison.
Simultaneously, they held hands and leaned in. Lu Huan bent down and kissed him—
Sigh…
Yu Baihan’s eyelashes trembled, and he closed his eyes to meet the kiss.
The blood in his entire body seemed to boil. Letting go of Lu Huan’s hand, he couldn’t help but step forward and embrace him. He felt the warmth and softness of the other’s lips against his, and Lu Huan’s tongue gently explored between his lips and teeth, thoroughly exploring.
Breathing gradually became erratic and intense.
Heartbeats raced, surged, and tumultuously echoed.
On the cliff’s edge, amidst the vast clouds and mountains
In the moment when life’s existence was most vividly felt, they passionately kissed—
Life was vibrant, and so was love.
Apart from the rhythmic beating in his own chest, all that was perceptible was their existence.
With his fingertips tightly gripping Lu Huan’s clothes, Yu Baihan felt emotions surging through him at this climactic moment. He wanted to merge into Lu Huan’s embrace fearlessly.
This impulse differed from the previous desires of covert exploration.
——It was spurred by pure love.
His heart overflowed, yet his eyes stung a little.
At this moment, emotions breached the critical point, and their minds connected like never before.
—
After a prolonged moment, Lu Huan’s lips parted slightly.
Yu Baihan opened his eyes, his eyelashes soft and moist. The gaze he directed at Lu Huan mirrored the other’s intense ardor as if he were trying to consume him with restrained passion.
He couldn’t resist lifting his head to seek another kiss.
Desiring another kiss…
Lu Huan took a heated breath and met his lips once more.
After an indeterminate duration, Lu Huan finally released him, concluding the passionate and lingering kiss.
Yu Baihan’s face was flushed, and his lips were swollen from the fervent exchange.
Lu Huan glanced at him, then picked up his scarf, covering the lower half of his face, revealing only two bright eyes. “Let’s go back.”
Yu Bai blushed, “Yes.”
Lu Huan led him back along the glass path.
As they stepped off the plank road, the staff lowered their eyes, seemingly unwilling to gaze at them. “Boss Lu, walk slowly.”
Lu Huan’s voice remained husky, “Yes.”
…
After descending from Gu Peak,
Yu Baihan was securely held by Lu Huan, and the two of them shared little conversation along the way, as if relishing the profoundly memorable kiss on the mountaintop.
Especially the impulse born of pure love in that moment.
Yu Baihan sneakily glanced at Lu Huan:
The radishes’ cores are fully mature… Commander Lu possesses some radish cultivation skills.
Upon returning to the main peak of Guanyang Mountain, Lu Huan finally spoke, “Go back, take a shower, and then we’ll have dinner at the Guanjing restaurant next door.”
Yu Baihan had already recovered from the recent kiss, and he eagerly rushed over to hug Lu Huan’s waist. “Did you purposely schedule the trip to Gu Peak on the last day of the year?”
Lu Huan’s hair was partially dry, and his forehead creased slightly, “Yes.”
Yu Baihan tilted his head again, “Oh~ Were you hoping to see Baihan trembling with fear, and then you’d rush out to embrace the vulnerable Baihan?”
…Vulnerable Baihan.
Lu Huan stared at him, his lips moving, then closing as if he had swallowed something. Finally sidestepping the topic, he explained, “That wasn’t the intention.”
Yu Baihan inquired, “Then what was it?”
Lu Huan’s Adam’s apple twitched for a moment. He looked away, and his ears turned warm. “Didn’t you want to kiss that time on the observation deck of the restaurant?”
Yu Baihan’s heart skipped a beat:!
Senior Lu, they are really…
Lu Huan turned his face away, feigning casual inquiry. “Does kissing at a high place feel different?”
Yu Baihan narrowed his eyes slightly: The kiss was undeniably passionate at that time, and now he knowingly asks such a question.
He gazed at Lu Huan’s profile for a few seconds but couldn’t resist turning his face away, imitating Lu Huan’s warning expression, “See, you’re teasing me again. Beware that Baihan will deal with you severely.”
You will be a commander who never eats radish!
Lu Huan, “…”
He remained silent for a moment, then blushed and laughed.
In the end, he said nothing, simply reaching out to lift him up, “Let’s go, it’s time to eat.”
After Yu Baihan finished his playful act, he basked in his success, “Oh~”
As they entered the elevator, he belatedly realized:
Um? Why didn’t Lu Huan say “No, wait” just now?
…
The observation restaurant is adjacent to the hotel.
Floor-to-ceiling windows cover the entire wall facing the cliff.
Dinner consisted of Western cuisine paired with red wine.
Yu Baihan and Lu Huan savored the sunset as they dined, immersed in the endlessly beautiful scenery.
As dinner concluded, Yu Baihan stood up and neatly placed his napkin on the table.
Suddenly, a crisp sound echoed from the opposite side.
Looking up, Yu Baihan noticed that the red wine glass beside Lu Huan’s table had tipped over, causing the wine to spill onto the edge of Lu Huan’s clothing.
Lu Huan reached for the glass, saying, “I accidentally knocked it over.”
Yu Baihan reluctantly grabbed a napkin and helped clean up, teasing, “Why is Senior Lu so clumsy?”
But it’s okay; Baihan enjoys pampering you~
“No need to wipe it; I’ll go back and change,” Lu Huan said, putting aside the napkin handed to him and leading the way out of the restaurant. At the door, Lu Huan paused, “I almost forgot; I haven’t taken the photo yet.”
Yu Baihan inquired, “What photo?”
Lu Huan blushed again, “There’s a system for taking photos on the Gu Peak. You can retrieve the photos at the hotel front desk.”
Yu Baihan recollected their actions on the Gu Peak: they had engaged in passionate kisses, almost devouring each other, and now there was even a photo… Senior Lu, they are becoming bolder and bolder.
That’s the way it should be! He likes it~
He responded, “Go get it now.”
Lu Huan suggested, “I’ll go back and change, and you go get them.”
Yu Baihan: Huh?
He actually wants to act separately from Baihan.
He glanced at the red wine stains on the corner of Lu Huan’s clothes, thoughtfully and tolerantly saying, “Okay, finicky.”
“……”
The two parted ways at the restaurant’s entrance.
Lu Huan turned and took the hotel elevator upstairs, while Yu Baihan headed to the front desk to ask the waiter for the photo.
He provided his name at the front desk, and the attendant gave him an additional look.
The waiter focused on the computer, saying, “We’ll print the photos backstage right away. Could you please wait here for a moment?”
Yu Baihan sat down on the sofa, “Sure.”
He waited for a quarter of an hour.
After a while, he approached the front desk and inquired, “Is it ready?”
“It’ll be ready shortly,” the waiter replied, eyes fixed on his phone.
Yu Baihan stood beside him, waiting. A few minutes later, the waiter’s phone screen lit up, and he promptly said, “Okay.”
Yu Baihan:? Did the notification come through the phone?
After the waiter finished speaking, he turned and went behind the service desk.
Upon reemerging, the waiter held a framed photo and a bouquet of vibrant, warm roses in his arms, presenting them to Yu Baihan.
Yu Baihan was taken aback by the enormous bouquet of roses, obscuring his view of the photos. He stared at the off-season roses for a moment, then glanced at the eager waiter across from him.
After a brief pause, he looked deep into the waiter’s eyes. “Did Lu Huan arrange this?”
“…” The waiter awkwardly lowered his head, “Yes.”
Wow, indeed their Senior Lu.
“It’s a bit extravagant,” Yu Baihan playfully remarked, expressing gratitude before taking the elevator upstairs with the bouquet and photo frame.
Upon reaching their room’s door, he knocked, announcing his return. He pondered on the small surprises Senior Lu was planning in his absence.
Just as he was lost in thought, a muffled sound echoed from behind the door.
Yu Baihan:?
He knocked again, “Are you having a disagreement in there? Lu Huan.”
After a brief pause, the door slowly opened.
Dim light seeped through the partially opened door, revealing Lu Huan’s tall figure.
Lu Huan, now clad in a shirt and suit pants, looked at him with a slightly flushed face.
Before Yu Baihan could speak, he caught a whiff of the citrus fragrance he liked emanating from the room. In the flickering light, it resembled a recently lit scented candle.
His heartbeat quickened involuntarily, sensing a premonition.
Holding a large bouquet of roses, he raised his eyes to meet Lu Huan’s gaze. They exchanged glances, and Lu Huan, embarrassed, exhaled and reached out to pull him inside.
Boom! The door closed behind them.
Instantly, Lu Huan embraced and kissed him.
“Hmm…” The delicate rose was sandwiched between them, and petals cascaded over their bodies. Lu Huan held him, delicately kissing him amidst the flickering light and shadows.
After a while, Lu Huan lifted Yu Baihan.
He hastily looped his arms around Lu Huan’s shoulders, blushing at the waist, “Wow, so you were secretly plotting this.”
Lu Huan, with a flushed face, responded, “Today is the last day of the year.”
Indeed, the last day of the year has a distinct transition from day to night…
Yu Baihan kissed him indulgently: Look at this sense of ceremony~
Excellent, Baihan loves it.
Lu Huan turned and carried him to the bed. Inside the room, only the white gauze curtain was drawn, and scented candles cast a dim glow on the coffee table.
There were also square boxes and bottles on the bedside table.
Before Yu Baihan could explore further, he was placed on the bed. Lu Huan leaned over, kissing him again.
Bouquets and photo frames were long forgotten.
He touched Lu Huan’s chest under his shirt, feeling the other’s rapid and surging heartbeat.
Yu Baihan’s heart raced, his body enveloped in warmth.
The room’s heating was on, and his coat and scarf were swiftly discarded, leaving only the soft sweater. The neckline and hem were loose, imparting a gentle sensuality to the movements.
As their tender kisses continued, Yu Baihan looked up at Lu Huan in a daze and shifted a bit from the man’s shoulder.
He playfully asked, “Are you planning to eat radish?”
Lu Huan propped up, looking down at him, his tie snug around his flushed neck. His voice, hoarse from the heat, responded, “…Yes.”
Yu Baihan listened, his body growing limp.
In the ambiguous light, his gaze fell on Lu Huan’s tie, a tie he had given him. Looking down, it turned out that it was also a belt he had gifted.
As if sensing something, he reached out and touched Lu Huan’s thigh.
There was a circle of marks beneath the silky suit pants—shirt clips.
Senior Lu, they were quite proactive.
A surge of emotions overwhelmed Yu Baihan. He pulled Lu Huan down and, raising his head, kissed him. During the kiss, he slipped his hand under the pillow and encountered a bit of fluff.
Yu Baihan:?
He opened his eyes to see Lu Huan’s flushed face up close. The corners of his lips curled up suddenly, and he closed his eyes, resuming the kiss. Simultaneously, he reached out and grabbed Lu Huan’s neckline, rustling it as if unwrapping a present.
The buttons were quickly undone, and the tie hung on Lu Huan’s shoulders.
Lu Huan straightened up, kneeling in front of him. Facing him, he noticed the shirt clip peeking from the corner of his shirt.
Yu Baihan’s heart ached so intensely that his throat tightened.
Lu Huan gazed at him for a few seconds before leaning forward. Just as one hand reached under the pillow, there was a sudden pause.
A moment of bewilderment appeared on Lu Huan’s flushed face.
Yu Baihan looked at him, suddenly smiling slyly. He reached out and dropped his hand on Lu Huan’s head, “Are you looking for this?”
A headband with antlers now adorns Lu Huan.
Lu Huan opened his eyes slightly, then blushed deeply. He looked down at Yu Baihan, seemingly embarrassed, “…When did you find out?”
“Just now,” Yu Baihan gleefully replied.
He liked little Reindeer Lu who prepared a surprise for him.
Unable to resist, he grabbed Lu Huan’s tie and pulled him down. While fondling the man’s antlers, he kissed him contentedly.
It truly suits Senior Lu…
In the warm and ambiguous atmosphere, the tie belt and antlers gradually found their way to the floor.
Having anticipated this moment for a long time, Yu Baihan was now captivated by their Senior Lu’s appearance. He had transformed into a juicy and soft carrot.
Observing that Lu Huan hesitated to take the next step, he reached out and fished something from the bedside table—
Senior Lu still wasn’t ready, so Baihan had to take charge!
As he was about to grasp it, his wrist was suddenly seized and pulled back.
Um? Yu Baihan looked at Lu Huan above him in confusion, his consciousness ablaze. Lu Huan, kneeling in front of him with his knees apart, straightened his upper body. He held his hand, gazing at him.
The candlelight cast a profound love in those dark eyes.
Yu Baihan’s breath quivered slightly as he urged gently, “Lu…”
In the next moment, his heart trembled, and his voice suddenly turned hoarse.
A metal ring was now on the ring finger of Lu Huan’s hand, radiating warmth from the other’s body temperature.
All that fluff is making me hot. Consent, attraction and affection are really getting to me (●♡∀♡)