Wen Xiaoji rarely exercised normally; running eight hundred meters was enough to make him pant for a good half day.
However, he had sufficient reasons to exercise now. One was that every time he had intimate moments with the boss, his stamina couldn’t keep up. The other reason was that the pre-employment health check was approaching, and he didn’t want any issues to arise.
At half-past six in the morning, on the periphery of the villa area, there was a shaded rubber running track.
“Boss… could you run a bit slower…”
“I was already slow enough.”
“Look at the time… had we been running for an hour?”
“We had only run for ten minutes.”
“I… I couldn’t go on…” Wen Jiaxuan stopped, hands on knees, panting, “Exercise should be gradual; you couldn’t exert too much force.”
“Jiajia, you had only run one kilometer.” Wu Zehao looked at the sports watch and said, “What? I had actually run one kilometer?” Wen Jiaxuan stood up straight, waved her hand, “I was too amazing. I wouldn’t run today.”
“…”
Wu Zehao couldn’t resist Wen Xiaoji’s insistence and reluctantly said, “You can walk home slowly, and I’ll run a few more laps before heading back.”
“Alright, boss.” Wen Jiaxuan said while doing chest expansion exercises, “I’ll go buy some groceries and make breakfast at home.”
Wu Zehao continued running along the rubber track, while Wen Jiaxuan hummed a tune and headed towards the vegetable and meat shop outside the residential area.
In the past few months, Wen Jiaxuan had a lot of free time. Since passing the national exam written test, he had been preparing for interviews, attending them, waiting for results. This stage was not as tense as the previous exam preparation, and besides assisting Wu Zehao with work, he didn’t have much else to do. As a result, his cooking skills improved significantly.
At the entrance of the vegetable and meat shop, Wen Jiaxuan unexpectedly encountered someone. He ran up behind the person, tapped him on the shoulder, and asked excitedly, “Brother Bai, what are you doing here?”
Bai Sijun turned around, momentarily stunned, “Jiaxuan?”
“Do you live in this villa area?” Wen Jiaxuan continued to ask.
“Yeah, I’ve been living here for a while,” Bai Sijun said, “Do you live here too?”
“I just moved here not long ago.” Wen Jiaxuan said excitedly, “What a coincidence, we actually live in the same neighborhood.”
Both of them were there to buy groceries, so they entered the store together, chatting while picking out vegetables.
“I heard from the editor-in-chief that you got into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Congratulations, you’re really amazing,” Bai Sijun praised.
“Well, it’s okay, been preparing for the exams for two years,” Wen Jiaxuan said embarrassedly. “By the way, Brother Bai, Meiyu Chen has released a new book recently. Can you help me get an autograph?”
“Why not?” Bai Sijun smiled. “He’s at home; I can take you to ask for one.”
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They both spontaneously exchanged smiles and continued shopping.
On the way back, Wen Jiaxuan suggested going home first to get the book before going to ask for Meiyu Chen’s autograph. Bai Sijun said it’s fine, he has a copy at home.
Before they could decide, each of their homes appeared in front of them.
Wen Jiaxuan looked at the villa with the A-111 doorplate, then at his own doorstep, unable to believe it, and asked, “You live right next door?”
Bai Sijun looked at Wen Jiaxuan with a complicated expression and said mysteriously, “So, it turns out my neighbor is you…”
Wen Jiaxuan didn’t notice Bai Sijun’s expression. He quickly opened the door and ran inside, saying, “Wait for me, Brother Bai. I’ll go upstairs to get the book.”
Five minutes later, Wen Jiaxuan arrived at the entrance of Bai Sijun’s house and saw the casually leaning Meiyu Chen on the wall.
Nervously, Wen Jiaxuan greeted, “Hello, Teacher Mei, I’m your fan, and I’ve read…”
“All of my works?” Meiyu Chen interrupted Wen Jiaxuan without hesitation. “I’ve heard that line countless times.”
After saying that, Meiyu Chen walked towards the living room, leaving Wen Jiaxuan standing still. He turned to Bai Sijun and said, “He’s quite stern…”
“He’s just in a bad mood with me,” Bai Sijun said helplessly.
Wen Jiaxuan put on slippers and asked quietly, “Why is he in a bad mood?”
“Well…” Bai Sijun hesitated, “Hmm… we had a little disagreement last night.”
Wen Jiaxuan nodded thoughtfully and didn’t press for more information. He followed Bai Sijun into the living room.
At that moment, Meiyu Chen was nestled on a single sofa, holding a Kindle and reading, completely absorbed in his own world and seemingly unwilling to acknowledge anyone.
“Mei, this is Wen Jiaxuan, the son of Editor Wen. I helped him get your autograph before.” Bai Sijun led Wen Jiaxuan to sit on the sofa and then brought a cup of tea, saying, “This time, he also wants an autograph for your new book.”
Meiyu Chen remained completely silent, and Wen Jiaxuan faintly sensed an unpleasant atmosphere between the two. He didn’t dare to speak up rashly.
“Meimei,” Bai Sijun patiently urged, “Come on, be a good boy and sign for him.”
Meiyu Chen still showed no response, refusing to give Bai Sijun any face.
Bai Sijun’s temper flared up instantly. He lowered his voice and said, “Dead cat, don’t feel like getting into bed tonight?”
Finally, Meiyu Chen reacted. He lazily remarked, “What’s the use of getting into bed? You don’t let me touch you.”
“I never said you couldn’t touch me; it’s just…” Bai Sijun hesitated, looking at Wen Jiaxuan with concern, deciding not to continue.
Wen Jiaxuan conscientiously pretended he hadn’t heard anything.
“Sign it first,” Bai Sijun softened his tone as usual, “Don’t keep people waiting.”
Meiyu Chen finally raised his slightly drooping phoenix eyes, glanced expressionlessly at Wen Jiaxuan, and said, “Who comes knocking for an autograph so early in the morning?”
Wen Jiaxuan opened his mouth, wanting to explain, but Bai Sijun beat him to it, saying, “We ran into each other while buying groceries just now… um… he lives next door.”
“Next door?” Meiyu Chen put down the Kindle, scrutinized Wen Jiaxuan from head to toe, then suddenly let out a mysterious chuckle, “Looks can be deceiving.”
“W-What’s wrong?” Wen Jiaxuan asked nervously.
“Nothing,” Meiyu Chen extended his hand toward Wen Jiaxuan, “Give me the book.”
Meiyu Chen took a marker from the coffee table and signed Wen Jiaxuan’s book. At that moment, Wen Jiaxuan’s phone suddenly vibrated.
Glancing at the screen, he remembered that there was a big eagle at home waiting for his breakfast.
“Brother Bai, my boyfriend is the chief editor of Zeyou Travel. How about I introduce you guys?” Wen Jiaxuan asked.
“Sure,” Bai Sijun said, “Maybe we’ll have some collaboration in the future.”
A few minutes later, Wen Jiaxuan led Wu Zehao to Bai Sijun and Meiyu Chen’s house, introducing each side to the other.
Since Wen Jiaxuan unexpectedly discovered familiar faces next door and didn’t come prepared for the visit, after chatting for a while, he invited Bai Sijun and Meiyu Chen to visit their home when they had time.
Meiyu Chen remained unresponsive throughout, seemingly disinterested in whatever the other three were talking about. However, Bai Sijun readily agreed.
After settling the plan, Wen Jiaxuan and Wu Zehao didn’t stay long. They reached the entrance to change their shoes and prepare to leave.
Bai Sijun opened the door for the two, intending to see them off outside. However, at that moment, Meiyu Chen, who had followed them, suddenly said to Wen Jiaxuan, “You.”
Wen Jiaxuan stopped, inexplicably pointing at himself, “Me?”
The other two standing by the door, like Wen Jiaxuan, also looked at Meiyu Chen, waiting for him to continue.
“It’s you,” Meiyu Chen said, “Keep the noise down at night. It affected me and my Bai’s intimacy time.”
Wen Jiaxuan was stunned for a moment, then his face turned red. He punched Wu Zehao next to him, complaining, “I knew we should have closed the balcony door last night. The neighbors across could hear everything!”
Although the residential buildings of the two families were not adjacent, their yards were connected. Additionally, the layout of the two houses was symmetric, with Wen Jiaxuan’s bedroom directly facing Bai Sijun’s bedroom.
Wen Jiaxuan recalled the embarrassing and unspeakable words he uttered last night, wishing he could find a hole to hide in.
However, there were no holes around, so he could only bury his face in Wu Zehao’s chest, looking as if he didn’t want to face the world.
Wu Zehao soothingly patted his back and apologized to the other two, “Sorry, we’ll be more mindful next time.”
“Yeah… no problem,” Bai Sijun said, looking awkward.
Without looking back, Wen Jiaxuan pulled Wu Zehao and walked briskly outside. Bai Sijun watched their departing figures and couldn’t help complaining to Meiyu Chen, “Why do you embarrass people like this?”
Meiyu Chen snorted lightly, displeased, “Who told him to scream so loudly last night?”
“Speak some sense,” Bai Sijun said in exasperation, “Clearly, it was you who made me… you know.”
The scene shifts back to the previous night.
In reality, Wen Jiaxuan leaving his balcony door open didn’t affect anything. As long as Bai Sijun closed his balcony door, he wouldn’t hear any sounds from next door.
However, Meiyu Chen insisted on keeping his door open. Upon hearing Wen Jiaxuan’s suggestive remarks, he compelled Bai Sijun to scream back.
“Meiyu Chen!” Bai Sijun exclaimed in frustration, “What’s with the ‘battle’? Are you out of your mind?”
“He screams so loudly. Isn’t that provoking a fight?” Meiyu Chen furrowed his brow, “Of course, we have to fight back.”
“I…!” Bai Sijun was almost using foul language, “I can’t scream back!”
“You should learn from him first,” Meiyu Chen suggested, “Whatever he screams, you follow, just make your voice louder.”
Bai Sijun reluctantly listened to Wen Jiaxuan’s scream from next door, but he couldn’t endure it for long.
“Meiyu Chen, I’m saying it again,” Bai Sijun, infuriated, pointed at the balcony, “Go close the balcony door, or we’re not doing it!”
Unmoved, Meiyu Chen picked Bai Sijun up from the bed and said, “Then let’s do it on the balcony.”
“Get lost!” Bai Sijun kicked Meiyu Chen off the bed without hesitation.
On the other side, Wen Jiaxuan lay contentedly on Wu Zehao’s chest, squinting his eyes, and asked, “Boss, did you hear anything?”
Wu Zehao rubbed his neck and replied, “No, go to sleep.”
I wish for Meiyu Chen and Bai Sijun a blissful life!
Lol it’s the battle of the bottoms XD
Hehehe 🤭