Yu Baihan gazed at Lu Huan’s flushed face, pursed his lips, and inquired playfully, “Oh~ how did you find out?”
Lu Huan remained silent, merely fixing his steaming gaze upon him.
Waving at him again, Yu Baihan beckoned, “Come here~”
Lu Huan took measured steps, circumvented the table, and halted in front of him.
Cradling Lu Huan’s warm face in his hands, Yu Baihan lifted the corners of his pursed lips, “Tell me, how did you figure it out?”
Lu Huan scrutinized his expression, and suddenly, his heart stirred. He exhaled a warm breath, leaned over to support Yu Baihan’s sides, and his eyes gleamed with enthusiasm, “Asking knowingly.”
Yu Baihan burst into laughter and slid under the chair, “giggling”…
Immediately, he was hoisted up by his waist.
Lu Huan seated him back on the chair, gripped his waist, flushed all over, and gave him a fierce look. Through gritted teeth, he demanded harshly, “When did you find out?”
Yu Baihan picked up Lu Huan’s stern face, raised his leg, and gently nudged it towards him, “As a disciple of my Han sect, do you think you can hide anything from Master?”
“……”
Lu Huan tightened his hold on Yu Baihan’s waist.
Yu Baihan clasped Lu Huan’s robust wrist, directed his blushing face toward him, and pointed, “Sly one, you’re getting embarrassed and angry. Do you have anything to say to Master Baihan…”
He released his grip on his hand.
Lu Huan promptly covered his rambling mouth.
Yu Baihan peeked two eyes from the top of his palm and began to act out a small scene.
Lu Huan, “…”
Releasing his hands, Lu Huan turned in automatically, changing the subject, “What day is it?… your birthday.”
Yu Baihan, “February 14th.”
It coincides with Valentine’s Day.
Lu Huan glanced at him, “No wonder you’re so romantic.”
After Yu Baihan spoke, he settled into the chair, turned back to the computer, closed the game, and casually explained, “The date on the ID card was set by the Si family.”
Lu Huan responded with a soft “hmm.”
Yu Baihan turned to look at him, finding Lu Huan standing beside him, gazing down at him with a calm and natural expression. The other didn’t ask any further questions, seemingly accepting it effortlessly.
He blinked.
In the next moment, Lu Huan inquired again, “Is there any gift you desire?”
Yu Baihan’s attention was immediately diverted, and he playfully accused, “Isn’t it your job to think about this?”
Lu Huan replied, “Please consider it first. Is there anything you particularly want or don’t want?”
It made sense, for your own benefit, my benefit, and everyone’s benefit.
Yu Baihan pondered for a moment, recalling the president’s three-piece suit from the novel. He glanced at Lu Huan warily and issued a series of rejections, “No screens on commercial streets, no illuminating characters with TV towers, and no banners pulled by helicopters.”
Such extravagance would be to the point of excess.
Those aware of his birthday might understand, but those who weren’t would mistake it for his farewell.
“…” Lu Huan responded, “Okay.”
Yu Baihan thought again, then took Lu Huan’s hand into his own, suggesting, “Let’s keep it low-key. It’s also Valentine’s Day, so just the two of us.”
Musing aloud, he added, “I’d like you to make me a small cake.”
In Lu Huan’s mind, the image of the birthday cake that appeared in the bathroom mirror on the night of his birthday couldn’t be suppressed—
A pink birthday peach with a candle planted in the middle.
“……”
His eyelids twitched as he suppressed the tumultuous memories within. He nodded at Yu Baihan, “Okay.”
—
The following day, Lu Huan approached Aunt Zhou to acquire knowledge on cake-making.
Aunt Zhou was surprised. She wiped her hands on her apron and turned to face Lu Huan. “Sir, do you want to learn how to make cakes?”
She shifted her gaze and spotted Yu Baihan peering out from the kitchen door, “Is Master Baihan also joining you?”
Yu Baihan closed his mouth, “I’ll be the taste-tester.”
“……”
Aunt Zhou exchanged glances with her master, who stood composed yet tense beside her, and Young Master Baihan, who eagerly awaited with hopeful eyes. It instantly dawned on her. She smiled and turned to fetch the ingredients, “Mr. Huan, follow my instructions.”
Lu Huan coolly cracked an egg. “Yes.”
…
The Spring Festival holiday came to an end.
Two days later, Lu Huan returned to work, leaving him only in the evenings to learn cake-making in the kitchen after getting off work.
Since unveiling his little secret and surpassing the initial phase of social awkwardness, Lu Huan’s resilient spirit quickly adjusted. Adopting the mindset of “it’s already exposed, might as well be carefree to the end,” he openly increased intimacy with Yu Baihan in the game.
Yet, he still dedicated his nights to mastering the art of cake-making.
Under the watchful eyes of others, Yu Baihan had to manage two computers and oversee two accounts diligently.
Now that Lu Huan’s rank had risen, the little avatar had transformed into a handsome young man. Leading the group with Yu Baihan every day brought a sense of accomplishment to Yu Baihan as if he were “cultivating” someone.
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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He’s in a relationship!
Yu Baihan had no time to respond.
Just as Lu Huan ascended from downstairs after completing the cake, he approached Yu Baihan, glanced at the computer screen, and surveyed the entire scene.
Then Lu Huan stretched out his long arms.
[Li Shizhen’s skin]: I’m aware.
After posting the message, he shamelessly gestured a “hug” toward Yu Baihan and sent a love firework to someone in the current scene.
Yu Baihan: …
He presumed that Qin Lun on the other side must have widened his eyes because Qin Lun promptly exclaimed in front of the screen.
[Qin Yin]: Shameless! ! !
Yu Baihan turned to look at Lu Huan’s composed face, “Why are you provoking Qin Lun?”
Lu Huan sneered, “Oh.”
If he didn’t grasp the meaning behind Qin Lun’s green eyes and words on that day, all his learning would be in vain.
“Just in case Qin Lun tracks the IP one day, let him scold poeple more now.”
After contemplating for two seconds, Yu Baihan gazed at Lu Huan in astonishment—
Naughty, but endearing, Little Huan!
As long as someone else is more embarrassing than himself, it doesn’t matter, right?
…
As Yu Baihan eagerly anticipated and Lu Huan made preparations, the birthday approached step by step.
Because Lu Huan suggested he prepare for it.
So, Yu Baihan relinquished control and simply awaited the warmth his Little Mi Lu would bestow upon him.
However, before his birthday, the results of the postgraduate entrance examination were announced.
Yu Baihan checked his score on the computer: it surpassed the admission threshold from previous years by a wide margin. Additionally, his interview results during the summer camp were outstanding, practically guaranteeing his admission to the C University of Arts.
In a surge of excitement, he leaped into his carrot pit, turned over, and exclaimed, “Senior Lu, I’m going to be your junior~”
Lu Huan restrained his enthusiasm, holding him down, and with a lowered head and curled lips, he responded, also thrilled, “Indeed.”
Yu Baihan continued, his excitement unabated, “The shell can be cracked come September!”
“………”
Lu Huan smiled, lifting him up, “Haven’t we, Baihan, already cracked the shell once?”
Yu Baihan recalled, bowing his head shyly: Oh.
He remained bashful for a while, and seeing that Lu Huan showed no signs of moving, he raised his eyes to look at the person again. Lu Huan, with lowered eyelashes, seemed lost in thought.
Yu Baihan prodded him, “What are you thinking about?”
Lu Huan looked back, “It’s nothing.”
“Seeing that you’re here again, waiting, is Baihan’s birthday cake ready?”
“Hm.” Lu Huan paused, “Yes.”
Yu Baihan happily patted him on the head, “Then I’ll eagerly anticipate it.” Papa.
—
It was Yu Baihan’s birthday.
Early in the morning, he opened his eyes and tugged at Lu Huan’s eyelids, “Where’s my birthday cake?”
“……”
Lu Huan was momentarily caught off guard, preventing him from focusing his eyes. Extracting his claws, he sat up, “There’s no tradition of blowing out candles in the morning.”
Yu Baihan was shy, “Oh, then how did you arrange today?”
Lu Huan extended his hand, pinching his earlobe, “Get up. I’ll take you somewhere else first.”
“……Um?”
Since today was Valentine’s Day, many people were out and about.
When Lu Huan drove them to the city center, Yu Baihan saw a bustling crowd on the commercial street through the car window and let out a soft “hiss.”
“Could there be too many extras in our two-person world?”
“Not joining the crowd.” Lu Huan said and stopped the car.
It wasn’t until Yu Baihan followed Lu Huan to the riverside in the city that he understood Lu Huan’s intention.
The clear and wide river in the city spanned the busiest commercial street in City C. In February, the beginning of spring, the vegetation on both sides of the river exuded vitality. Antique pavilions and long bridges adorned the scenery.
An elegant painting boat was moored next to the riverbank.
This was the only one in the entire moat.
Yu Baihan followed Lu Huan onto the boat, realizing that Lu Huan had reserved it for the day.
The two sat down inside the exquisitely decorated painting boat.
Soon, someone brought tea and snacks, and dinner would be served shortly.
Yu Baihan looked in amazement at the slowly moving river scenery on both banks through the carved window.
Then he heard Lu Huan inquire, “Is this satisfactory?”
“Very much so.” Yu Baihan praised with delight, “You’ve piqued my interest, Xiaolulu~”
Lu Huan looked down at him, raising his voice slightly, “Certainly.”
The two enjoyed the river view while dining in the painting boat room. Yu Baihan captured a photo and joyfully shared it on Moments.
[Yu Er]: ~~Cong~~［Picture］
A flurry of likes and comments quickly flooded in.
Among them, Wen Lou’s reaction was the most animated—
[Wen Lou]: That’s why I couldn’t book it; turns out, Brother Lu had it reserved!
[Wen Lou]: Well, since it’s Brother Lu, I’m willing to bow down. [clasp fist]
[Yu Er]: Xiaowen ~ there is a situation. Are you in love yet?
[Wen Lou]: Hehehehe~
Oh~ Yu Baihan squinted his eyes and thought about it, and his colleagues recommended the president’s three-piece suit in compensation:
The boat is gone, but there are other options. You can try projecting screens on commercial streets, displaying characters on TV towers, and pulling banners with helicopters.
[Wen Lou]: Great idea! Let’s do it.
After Yu Baihan enthusiastically suggested to others, he shared the chat with Lu Huan, “Do you think he will succeed?”
Lu Huan calmly sipped his tea. “It’s time for him to grow up.”
You can’t always bully others.
Yu Baihan sighed, “You are really good friends.”
The corner of Lu Huan’s lips curved, “It’s all mutual.”
Yu Baihan nodded, “Indeed.”
—
The two enjoyed a romantic day outdoors.
Upon returning home after dinner, Yu Baihan couldn’t contain his excitement and poked Lu Huan’s back, urging, “Where’s my cake? Let’s blow out the candles.”
Hurry up, hurry up…! OvO
Startled by the poke, Lu Huan grabbed his hand and awkwardly led him upstairs, saying, “Go take a shower first and change your clothes.”
Yu Baihan carefully assessed him:
Hmm… alright. Let’s see what you’ve prepared.
Coincidentally, today being Valentine’s Day, he also had a surprise for Lu Huan, hehehe~
Cooperating with Lu Huan’s suggestion, he said, “Then you go and prepare.”
“Yeah.” Lu Huan exhaled, turned around, and headed downstairs.
As soon as Lu Huan left, Yu Baihan delved into the depths of the closet, retrieved a change of clothes, and entered the bathroom with a joyful demeanor.
The bathroom door closed with a thud.
…
Half an hour passed before he emerged from the bathroom.
Lu Huan was waiting in the bedroom.
The daytime coat had been discarded, leaving only the white shirt underneath, emitting a cool and luxurious vibe.
Yu Baihan glanced excitedly: You look so handsome, Xiao Lu.
Upon another inspection, he found the bedroom unchanged from its usual state, lacking anything extraordinary: Huh? Is he being fooled?
“Where’s my birthday cake?”
“…Don’t speak with an accent.” Lu Huan tugged his hand, tightening his fingertips once more, “It’s not here.”
Saying this, he led Yu Baihan out of the bedroom.
Yu Baihan followed Lu Huan through the corridor. While walking, the straps underneath his clothes faintly brushed against his skin, causing him some concern.
He looked at Lu Huan, who seemed unaware due to nervousness.
Yu Baihan breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, when they reached the stairs, his attention was swiftly diverted. Yu Baihan was so excited that he was about to run downstairs—only to be promptly lifted by Lu Huan.
Lu Huan pulled him upstairs, “Up there.”
Yu Baihan:?
Lu Huan guided him all the way to the end of the corridor on the third floor, stopping in front of the door to an attic.
Yu Baihan hadn’t entered yet, so he suddenly became interested, “What’s in here?”
Lu Huan pressed one hand on the doorknob.
Possibly the first time preparing for someone’s birthday, he nervously shook the doorknob before pushing the door open—
The attic door swung open.
Clusters of flowers and points of light dazzled Yu Baihan’s eyes.
A blend of fresh floral and woody scents filled the air.
Yu Baihan stood at the door, his heart beating a few beats faster.
In front of the attic door, a window revealed the clear night sky. Surrounded by flowers and lights, the attic housed gifts and cake boxes neatly arranged on wooden tables.
Lu Huan’s steady voice sounded somewhat tense. “I’ve never done this before. I don’t know if I’m qualified for Shizun Baihan.”
Yu Bai’s heart raced, his face flushed with excitement.
He pulled Lu Huan and stepped inside, “Disciple Lu, you’ve earned a perfect score~”
Approaching the table in a few steps, Yu Baihan inspected the gift box covered with brocade, “What’s this?”
Lu Huan replied, “One of your gifts.”
“One,” implying there was another.
Yu Baihan raised his head to glance at Lu Huan, his eyes illuminated by the surrounding star lights, “May I open the present?”
“Um.”
The brocade covering was lifted.
Inside, a finely crafted traditional wooden bow lay quietly beneath the glass case. At first glance, it appeared to be a handmade item, exuding a touch of antiquity.
It seemed to be a collectible.
Yu Baihan’s breath caught, his heart pounding.
Lu Huan’s voice came from the side at the right time, “You liked the Tang knife in my study before. I thought you might also appreciate bows and arrows.”
Yu Baihan turned around and embraced Lu Huan’s waist, kissing him passionately, “I really love it!” >3
How could a boy resist swords, guns, knives, and crossbows!
Lu Huan, seemingly having won half of the revolution, relaxed his tense body slightly, “I’m glad.”
Yu Baihan turned his attention back to the table, and opened the cake box—
A palm-sized cake came into view.
In the shape of a white radish, the delicate cream was evenly spread over the cake, making the radish appear refreshingly juicy.
Irregular radish shapes were more challenging to create than regular cakes.
Not knowing how much effort Lu Huan had put into it, Yu Baihan was deeply moved, and his eyes became moist for a moment. He gazed at Lu Huan with teary eyes and asked, “So where should I place my candle?”
“………”
Lu Huan stared at the round radish in silence for two seconds.
Then he pointed, “In the middle.”
Yu Baihan followed the direction of his gaze towards the center of the white jade radish… After a moment, he gave in and took a candle, planting it in.
“Alright, insert it into my belly button then.”
Lu Huan: …
The candles were lit, and the lights in the room were switched off.
A soft haze enveloped the surroundings, with the star lamp’s gentle glow casting a shimmering light on the bright and dark clusters of flowers. In front of the flickering candlelight on the cake, Yu Baihan closed his eyes, with Lu Huan beside him.
He clasped his hands together and made a wish:
May you be resilient.
Just a bit more, a tad more.
Yu Baihan earnestly completed his wish, opened his eyes, and blew. Huh… wish granted.
The lights in the attic were restored.
Lu Huan looked at him. “Have all your wishes come true?”
“Indeed.” Yu Baihan gazed back at him, eyes gleaming with a radiant smile, “It’s all about us.”
Lu Huan appeared somewhat moved; his eyes softened, “Yes.”
He took the candle down again, pushing the radish-shaped cake towards Yu Baihan, “Enjoy the cake, you’ve been eyeing it for so long.”
“Oh~ sure.”
Yu Baihan immediately turned his attention to the cake.
As the cake was delicate and compact, there was no knife beside it. Only a fork and spoon were available, allowing the cake to be directly pierced.
Excitedly, Yu Baihan picked up the plate and forked the cake.
As he was about to impatiently open his mouth, he suddenly glimpsed Lu Huan’s expectant expression from the corner of his eye.
He paused and slowly closed his mouth again.
Holding the carrot-shaped cake in his hand, Yu Baihan turned to face Lu Huan, speaking seriously, “Lu Huan, let me clarify that I have a big appetite.”
Lu Huan hesitated for a moment.
Yu Baihan continued, “You didn’t hide any surprises in it, did you?”
“……”
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