*Trumpet Account = secret account/alt account
After a satisfying meal, Yu Baihan and Lu Huan finally managed to connect with the hardware wholesaler.
Upon reuniting, the four individuals appeared dispirited and pale.
All eyes were on Yu Baihan, his complexion rosy, and Lu Huan, stoic and handsome beside him.
Qi Jue forced a smile, his frustration thinly veiled. “Where have you guys been?”
Lu Huan, unmoved, replied, “We’ve gone quite far, can’t find our way back. Just grabbed a bite.”
“Why didn’t you call and ask—” Qi Jue’s voice rose briefly, then he lowered it again. Softening his tone, he added, “What a shame…you must try it next time.”
Yu Baihan squinted his eyes:
Well, let’s dig a hole right here…
Cooperatively sighing, he said, “It seems like we missed out on a great experience at this year’s first dinner party.”
Wen Lou stifled a soft retch, “Unforgettable…”
Instantly, Yang Xinyuan touched his arm, signaling him to stop.
Yu Baihan gazed deeply, “Oh, was it that good?”
“Exceptional!” Qi Jue nodded emphatically. As he spoke, he pulled out his phone, showcasing the praise from “Han.”
Yu Baihan, Lu Huan: …
Meanwhile, Sun Yiqing’s attention landed on the nickname “Han.” After a momentary pause, he furrowed his brow and looked at Yu Baihan suspiciously.
Meeting his gaze, Yu Baihan looked away guiltily.
I almost forgot about the only one with some sense in Hardware Wholesaler. Close call!
Redirecting everyone’s focus, Lu Huan asked, “Any plans for the rest of the day?”
Qi Jue and the others exchanged glances.
They wanted to keep up the act, but the exhaustion was evident. Quickly reaching a consensus, they suggested, “Let’s go to Wen Lou’s private cinema.”
Wen Lou’s theater, situated in the city center, wasn’t far from their current location.
It was a top-notch private cinema with an extensive film selection, advanced equipment, private spaces, and comprehensive services. The Hardware Wholesaler often chose this place for their gatherings.
However, this time, it was evident that the purpose was not merely for a party.
Upon entering the theater, Yu Baihan spotted the four members sprawling on the bed.
The curtains were drawn, and the lights were dimmed.
As the random video began playing, taking advantage of the darkness, all four of them succumbed to sleep.
“……”
Yu Baihan remarked, “There’s no need to pretend to be strong, obviously.”
With the movie already underway, he settled down beside Lu Huan.
The on-screen content failed to capture their interest.
In the subdued ambiance, Yu Baihan leaned against Lu Huan’s shoulder, idly toying with the slender fingers beneath his hand. After a brief period of play, boredom set in, prompting him to turn his head and nuzzle into Lu Huan’s shoulder, planting kisses here and there.
What started as a casual peck gradually took on a deeper significance.
Yu Baihan lowered his eyelashes, and with a slightly accelerated heartbeat, his soft lips brushed against Lu Huan’s warm neck, igniting a surge of warmth.
The breathing from the adjacent side became slightly labored.
Lu Huan gripped his hand firmly and murmured, “Don’t stir trouble.”
A few of Qi Jue’s companions lay just a couple of meters away, and one of them squirmed uncomfortably, flipping over.
Taking advantage of the film’s dim illumination, Yu Baihan stole glances at Lu Huan’s face, nearly within reach. In the haze, their eyes alone remained clear, creating a fluttering sensation.
He leaned in for another kiss.
Lu Huan, unable to resist the playful initiation, effortlessly joined in, intertwining lips and tongues as their emotions dictated.
Their passionate breaths intermingled, producing a soft, secretive sound. It seemed they were cautious not to be spotted by friends who might awaken beside them, adding an element of furtive shame to the encounter.
The kiss lingered for a while.
Anticipating that it could be challenging to bring it to a close if it persisted, Lu Huan disengaged.
Yu Baihan moistened his lips, glancing at the other with a slight smile, “Why don’t we step outside.”
Allow the bright sunlight to illuminate their thoughts.
Lu Huan rose. “Sure, let’s take a stroll.”
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In the dim light, Lu Huan gazed at him, “Meaning?”
He hadn’t said anything yet.
Yu Baihan pointed out, “Nothing~ just saying they’re sensitive.”
Lu Huan, “…”
—
Following their departure from the private theater, they took a stroll along the city’s riverbank, a sight they had appreciated during their nighttime cityscape viewing.
Yu Baihan’s stamina hadn’t fully rebounded.
By four or five in the afternoon, fatigue had set in, prompting Lu Huan to drive him back home.
Their inaugural New Year’s dinner concluded discreetly, revealing the genuine sentiments of their hearts.
Even upon reaching home, there was no call from the four golden flowers.
Yu Baihan remarked, “I might get a good night’s sleep.”
Lu Huan, unforgiving, commented, “Well, we’ve been waiting for quite a while.”
Yu Baihan concurred, “Indeed.”
It was akin to a pledge to await their return.
…
After the evening meal, Lu Huan picked up the ringing phone.
Ascending the stairs, he reentered the room, took a seat at the table, powered up his computer, and began tackling work with a furrowed brow.
Following him into the house, Yu Baihan quipped, “Are you also getting back to business?”
This “also” carried a certain playful nuance, conjuring images of a healthcare professional reluctantly delving into entrepreneurship.
Lu Huan hesitated for a moment before responding with a confirming “um,” adding, “The holiday is over, and I’ve amassed quite a bit of work.”
Despite the New Year’s Day break lasting only three days, their excursion to Guanyang Mountain a few days before and the transition into the new year resulted in nearly a ten-day absence.
With the convergence of year-end and year-beginning activities, his workload had piled up substantially.
Yu Baihan remarked, “Alright~ Work hard and bring in the money to support the family.”
Lu Huan cast him a half-smile, saying, “Sure, I’ll follow Boss Baihan’s orders.”
…
Announcing a return to work.
The following morning, Lu Huan resumed his work routine.
With Yu Baihan’s exams completed, he entered a brief period of relaxation. After a restful sleep until morning, he leisurely contemplated his options and recalled a game that had been on hold for quite some time.
Turning on his computer, he logged in after a prolonged absence.
Initially, he went online to clear a wave of return missions.
While navigating through the dungeon alone, a friend prompt appeared:
[Qi Yin]:?
Ah, it’s the coolie Qin Lun!
Yu Baihan greeted him: It’s me.
[Qi Yin]: I thought you had quit playing.
[Li Shizhen’s Dog]: I returned to my happy planet after the exams.
Several minutes passed with no response.
After completing the dungeon, a new message notification illuminated the screen.
[Qi Yin]: That’s right.
[Qi Yin]: About that ring…
At that moment, Yu Baihan was shopping for props in the virtual mall, glancing at the gift ring priced at 588 diamonds.
Huh? Why is Qin Lun interested in these flashy things?
Providing his sage advice:
[Li Shizhen’s Dog]: They are all capitalist traps.
After sending the message, silence emanated from the other end.
Yu Baihan waved it off: Forget it, forget it~
If you’re rich, buy whatever you like.
Changing the subject, he cheerfully extended a team invitation.
[Li Shizhen’s Dog]: Up for some gaming?
[Qi Yin]: …
[Qi Yin]: OK.
…
Yu Baihan had refrained from indulging in gaming for an extended period, and, conveniently, Lu Auditor was out. Unrestricted, he quickly became engrossed in the game, his eyes reddening as he lost track of time.
His immersion was abruptly interrupted by the “click” of the bedroom door being pushed open.
Startled, Yu Baihan looked up to find Lu Huan returning from work.
At that moment, Yu Baihan realized it was already six o’clock.
Joyous moments always seemed so fleeting!
Curious, Lu Huan inquired, “What are you up to?”
With the gaming microphone still on, Yu Baihan hurriedly responded, “Let me mute the mic first.”
On the other end, Qin Lun, likely recognizing Lu Huan’s voice, grew more nervous, “Sure.”
In a few words, Lu Huan had reached the table.
Yu Baihan muted the microphone, turned to Lu Huan, and teased, “Is the little money-making Lu back to support the family?”
Lu Huan, somewhat embarrassed by the nickname, loosened his neckline and mumbled, “Hmm.”
Yu Baihan playfully pulled him down by his tie, lifting his head for two quick kisses. Just as he was about to resume playing, his teammates had already started cursing, so he reluctantly stopped and continued the game.
After a brief silence, Lu Huan’s voice lowered. “Back to gaming again?”
Confidently, Yu Baihan replied, “I finished my exam.”
“After the written test, there’s still an interview.”
“That’s not a problem.”
Yu Baihan took a moment to glance at Lu Huan and caught the gaze of a studious god.
He tried to entice him, “Why not create an account and play together?”
Lu Huan, adopting the aloof demeanor of a deputy student god, replied, “I’m not interested.”
After speaking, he looked down at Yu Baihan.
The two locked eyes and Yu Baihan sighed helplessly, reaching out to pull him down for a passionate kiss. After a muffled grunt, Lu Huan straightened up, ears red, and said nothing more, “Let’s go down for dinner later.”
Yu Baihan happily agreed, “Got it, got it~”
“……”
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With Lu Huan’s consent, Yu Baihan has enjoyed unrestricted gaming in recent days.
After three days of work, the weekend arrived for Lu Huan.
Taking note of the days, he realized it was exactly one week before New Year’s Eve. True to his audacious nature, he always pretended it was the first time lifting the gaming ban.
So, during his evening shower, Lu Huan stood beneath the disheveled stream, contemplating the water falling on his feet. Lost in thought, he carefully and repeatedly washed himself.
Memories from the last time flooded back, leaving Lu Huan feeling thoroughly embarrassed. Water droplets from above struck his firm, reddened back.
After the shower, he wrapped himself in a bathrobe and exited the bathroom.
Entering the bedroom, Lu Huan found Yu Baihan sitting on the bed, eyes fixed on a computer screen, red from prolonged gaming.
Lu Huan paused, approached, and announced, “I’ve finished washing.”
“Oh.” Yu Baihan, still focused on the screen, shifted to make room. “Come sit.”
Lu Huan hesitated but complied, observing Yu Baihan completely absorbed in the game. His sparkling eyes and flushed cheeks were fixated on the in-game boss.
Pursing his lips, Lu Huan gazed deeply at him.
The once-caged ferocious beast now seemed to wander aimlessly, empty and dazed: …?
After a while, Yu Baihan noticed that Lu Huan hadn’t done anything since getting into bed. Turning to him, he saw Lu Huan staring at the screen with a perplexed expression.
Halting his movements, Yu Baihan speculated, “Do you want to play too?”
As he spoke, he gazed at the game longingly, then decisively moved the computer to Lu Huan’s side. “You get an hour.”
Who allowed Bai Han to spoil him?
“…” Lu Huan met his gaze. “I don’t want to.”
Yu Bai pointed at the screen. “Repeat what you just said.” It was clearly a lost cause!
The screen was pushed in front of Lu Huan.
Glancing down, he noticed that the intimacy among teammates in the game was different from the last time he played.
“Why did the color change?”
Huh? Yu Baihan followed his gaze. “Oh, when the level rises, the color changes.”
Playing extensively had significantly increased his friends’ intimacy, and although the value wasn’t high, the color change was particularly noticeable.
Seeing that Lu Huan wasn’t connecting to the computer, Yu Baihan reached out to remind him.
Lu Huan took his hand, tore his gaze away from the screen, and looked down at him with a blush. “Is it that much fun?”
Enthusiasm flickered in his deep eyes.
Yu Baihan took a deep breath and, while locking eyes, suddenly understood what Lu Huan meant. Closing the computer, he placed it aside, put his arm around Lu Huan’s shoulder, and turned to sit on him.
He immediately felt the warmth beneath the loose bathrobe.
His face flushed, and he confessed, “I thought it was nothing much, didn’t it?”
Lu Huan raised his eyes to stare at him, the blush creeping from his neck.
Yu Bai shifted his waist, teaching him with a mix of shyness and indulgence, “If you want it, just say so. Can I refuse you?”
“……”
Observing him for a brief moment, Lu Huan leaned in and kissed those lips. Fueled by desire and a reservoir of suppressed emotions, intertwined with an understated possessive longing, he then rolled over and pressed down.
…
He exercised restraint this time as well.
However, Yu Baihan remained unconscious. Lu Huan helped him take a bath and then carried the exhausted radish to the second bedroom for sleep.
The following morning, Yu Baihan struggled to rise, only to be ensnared once again by the untamed beast unleashed from its cage.
Lu Huan propped himself up on his side, gazing down at him for a moment.
Unable to resist, he leaned over for another kiss, suppressing the morning’s weakened resolve to head for a shower.
Post-shower, Yu Baihan was still awake.
The master bedroom had been tidied up by the servants.
Lu Huan returned to the room to prepare for work. Passing by the bedside, he noticed that the servant had neatly placed Yu Baihan’s computer on the bedside table.
He picked it up, and the list of friends on the screen triggered a cascade of thoughts in his mind.
Lu Huan paused, biting his lower lip.
Intellectually, he knew it was nothing more than a game friend list, similar to a WeChat contact list. It was just that the term “intimacy” was added, a common feature employed by game developers.
Yet, the rows of values seemed to float before his eyes, gradually intertwining with the memory of their intimate moments from the previous night.
A trace of possessiveness, born out of love, began to bloom.
He yearned to occupy the most intimate and unique position of the other at all times and in all places.
Lu Huan’s Adam’s apple twitched.
The image of him, with the demeanor of a cold and scholarly god, saying “no play” was still vivid in his mind.
Setting the computer down again, he sat at the desk.
Once seated, Lu Huan powered up his own computer, finding a game icon quietly lingering on the desktop, not yet uninstalled. Holding the mouse with his slender fingers, he hesitated for a moment before nodding in agreement with the embarrassment welling up within him.
The login screen swiftly appeared.
Perhaps for the first time engaging in such an act, Lu Huan cast a rare glance at the door, quickly lowered his eyes, and clicked on the registration, as if fearful of being caught by the intruding radish.
When filling in the nickname field, he hesitated.
Eventually, he selected the most conspicuous name that resembled a couple:
[Skin of Li Shizhen]
With a click of the mouse, he confirmed his choice.
Lu Huan’s eyelashes drooped, and his face flushed: he only needed to occupy the position with the highest intimacy.
For the rest, he wouldn’t care.
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Such a possessive master of radish uwu<3
Hahaha Lu Huan is so full of vinegar