Moonlit: There will be no updates for tomorrow. I have 2 exams scheduled for tomorrow unlike today and the previous days where I only have 1. Time is tight >.<
The morning exercise became unusually intense due to a remark from Qiao Shu. Qiao Shu’s slender and fair ankles were held by Gu Chenyan’s long fingers. Sweat dripped from the man’s chin, forming a beautiful little flower on Qiao Shu’s collarbone.
The morning exercise concluded.
Qiao Shu lay on the bed, biting the corner of the quilt. He listened to the faint sound of water coming from the bathroom, feeling so frustrated that he wished he could dig a big hole and bury himself right there.
Sure, being bottom is fine, but why did he have to say something like giving birth to a monkey…
Embarrassing! Silly Qiao Shu!
Ah!
This must be Jiang Jiayu’s fault!
Gu Chenyan: “Are you getting up for breakfast?”
After finishing showering and changing into casual clothes, Gu Chenyan looked at Qiao Shu with tender eyes.
Qiao Shu uncomfortably fiddled with the quilt.
Gurgle
His stomach, after a morning of intense exercise, responded first.
Qiao Shu: “…”
“Eat.”
Gu Chenyan went to the wardrobe to get Qiao Shu’s clothes. Only then did Qiao Shu realize he was still wrapped in a bathrobe.
Qiao Shu: “…”
After the morning exercise, Gu Chenyan first took him to shower, then wrapped him in a bathrobe and brought him back to bed, covering him with a quilt. Only after that did he go to the bathroom to clean himself up.
Qiao Shu: QAQ
Qiao Shu, you wasted it!
Gu Chenyan reached out to help Qiao Shu put on his clothes, but Qiao Shu quickly stopped him, “I, I can do it myself.”
He was already this old; it would be embarrassing to let Gu Chenyan help him dress. He wasn’t a child.
Of course, the previous shower didn’t count. At that time, he had just finished the intense exercise and was too tired.
Qiao Shu tightly held onto the quilt.
Gu Chenyan didn’t insist, he ruffled Qiao Shu’s head, “I’ll go downstairs first.”
Qiao Shu nodded hesitantly, “Okay.”
As Gu Chenyan went downstairs, Qiao Shu inexplicably began to regret.
Why did he refuse?
What’s wrong with getting help with dressing? They’ve done much more intimate things! Why did he refuse such a good opportunity to deepen their relationship!
Foolish Qiao Shu!
Regretful and embarrassed, Qiao Shu changed his clothes. While putting on his pants, he saw the red fingerprint on his ankle. Suddenly, his face turned red.
Shyly biting his lower lip, the curve of his lips completely revealed his true feelings.
Gu Chenyan, like this…
Suddenly makes one’s heart flutter…
Ah ah ah!
LSP, Qiao Shu’s brain stopped!
Today, Aunt Lan and her family went back to their hometown to pay respects to their ancestors. They left early in the morning, leaving behind simple rice porridge and some side dishes in the kitchen.
When Qiao Shu went downstairs, Gu Chenyan was frying omelets in the kitchen.
Gu Chenyan: “Can I make omelets with tomatoes and hollow heart vegetable?”
Qiao Shu, composed: “Sure.”
After finishing breakfast, which was nearing ten o’clock, Qiao Shu took the initiative to put the dishes and chopsticks in the kitchen and went out after washing his hands.
Gu Chenyan was feeding the fish.
Qiao Shu: “Aren’t you going to work today?”
Gu Chenyan: “No, the company has started the annual leave, so I can take a break for a while.”
Originally, there was work scheduled for today and a meeting, but he had Chen Wenyuan reschedule everything at the last minute. Besides, he had already finished dealing with the remaining documents during overtime last night.
Qiao Shu’s eyes brightened.
Gu Chenyan was on vacation! He was also on vacation! They could spend time together!
Qiao Shu began to think about how to arrange this rare holiday.
Gu Chenyan finished sprinkling the fish food and looked at Qiao Shu, “Qiao Shu, get ready, we’re going out.”
Qiao Shu: “Ah?”
“Where are we going?”
Gu Chenyan: “To pay respects to our families.”
They paid respects to Qiao Shu’s family and Gu Chenyan’s family. Gu Chenyan had already prepared everything, but it took quite some time on the way.
Qiao Shu felt a bit uneasy when paying respects to Grandpa Qiao because he wasn’t the real grandson of the elderly.
In his heart, he could only repeatedly wish the original owner could find a good place in the afterlife.
Gu Chenyan, at the graves of the two elders, held Qiao Shu’s hand and promised, “Grandpa, I will take good care of Qiao Shu.”
He didn’t say much, but his attitude was very sincere.
When they left Grandpa Qiao’s grave, it was almost dark. Gu Chenyan drove Qiao Shu back to the city, and they found a private restaurant to have dinner.
Gu Chenyan: “Qiao Shu.”
Qiao Shu: “Hmm?”
Gu Chenyan: “After dinner, can you accompany me to a place?”
Qiao Shu blinked, “Okay.”
When the car stopped outside the prison, Qiao Shu understood Gu Chenyan’s purpose this time.
He looked at Gu Chenyan with some concern.
Gu Chenyan: “I’m fine.”
He glanced at the cold prison outside, raised his hand to ruffle Qiao Shu’s hair, “Wait for me here.”
Qiao Shu grabbed his hand, “I’ll go with you.”
Gu Chenyan smiled, “No need.”
“It’s not a good place inside.”
Gu Chenyan went in.
Qiao Shu sat alone in the car, his gaze filled with worry.
He didn’t know what Gu Chenyan would say or what expression he would have when meeting Gu Yan, but Qiao Shu knew that Gu Chenyan’s heart must be heavy.
That was Gu Chenyan’s only relative, raised by his own hands. Yet the nephew wanted to push him into hell.
Gu Chenyan came out quickly.
He sat back in the driver’s seat, his expression calm, and Qiao Shu felt a bit uneasy.
Qiao Shu: “Gu Chenyan…”
But Gu Chenyan smiled.
He leaned in, planting a warm kiss on Qiao Shu’s forehead, “Qiao Shu, I’m not sad.”
“I have you.”
Qiao Shu reached out, tightly embracing Gu Chenyan.
On the way back home, Qiao Shu saw a small supermarket, and just like last time, he asked Gu Chenyan to stop and wait for him.
He went to buy a pack of White Rabbit milk candies.
Qiao Shu hid the White Rabbit milk candies behind him and smiled, “Mr. Gu, can you close your eyes?”
Gu Chenyan: “Okay.”
His eyes closed.
Gu Chenyan heard the rustling sound of the candy wrapper and the sound of Qiao Shu tearing open the packaging.
Memories seemed to return to that night.
On that night, he lost control of his emotions due to a call about Gu Yan, and Qiao Shu bought milk candies to console him.
Gu Chenyan still remembered the taste of that candy, the sweetest he had ever eaten from childhood to adulthood.
Just as sweet as Qiao Shu.
A faint smile appeared on the corners of Gu Chenyan’s lips.
Qiao Shu: “Gu Chenyan.”
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm?…”
Soft and warm sensations on his lips, Gu Chenyan opened his eyes.
He saw Qiao Shu tilting his head, kissing him. He also saw the dewy eyes of Qiao Shu due to shyness.
Qiao Shu’s lips pressed against Gu Chenyan’s, and he looked at him, cautiously extending his tongue.
He explored the inside of Gu Chenyan’s mouth.
Qiao Shu: “Mr. Gu, here’s your milk candy.”
He pushed the White Rabbit milk candy into Gu Chenyan’s mouth, and the sweet aroma lingered between their lips and teeth.
After giving the candy, Qiao Shu withdrew his tongue, intending to retreat, but unexpectedly, the man in front suddenly grasped the back of Qiao Shu’s head.
His tongue was recaptured.
It was a very passionate kiss.
The kiss continued for a long time, even until the candy melted. The two almost lost control.
Qiao Shu clenched his legs, blushing, and opened the car window, attempting to let the cold air outside blow away the warmth on his body.
As the window descended by just one centimeter, it was halted by a hand with distinct knuckles.
Gu Chenyan: “It’s cold; you might catch a cold.”
“Can you endure it for a while?”
Qiao Shu bit his lower lip and nodded gently, “Hmm.”
The man stepped on the gas, heading towards Lanting. Gu Chenyan, who usually drove steadily, seemed a bit impatient this time.
Qiao Shu sat beside him, lowering his head and patting his cheeks.
So hot.
He secretly glanced at Gu Chenyan.
The man stared straight ahead with a calm expression, seemingly unaffected by the kiss just now.
Qiao Shu licked his lips.
His gaze crept again, seeing Gu Chenyan’s hand gripping the steering wheel.
That hand held tightly as if the owner was trying hard to restrain some emotions.
Qiao Shu’s gaze continued to move downward.
Then, he blushed and quickly turned his head.
Gu Chenyan, he…
Like him.
Qiao Shu saw his reflection on the car window, smiling as if he had found a treasure.
He discreetly clenched his legs again.
The car reached Lanting in a faster time than usual, and finally, Gu Chenyan made a perfect stop outside the small building.
Gu Chenyan unbuckled his seatbelt, “Qiao Shu.”
Qiao Shu lowered his head and scratched his pants’ leg, “Hmm.”
“Look at me.”
Qiao Shu lifted his head, and at this moment, his face was redder than a ripe apple.
His eyes were filled with steam, and the corners of his eyes were a charming shade of crimson.
Gu Chenyan reached out, gently pinching Qiao Shu’s chin. With one hand, he released the seatbelt on Qiao Shu, undoing it.
He leaned in, forehead against forehead, and nose touching nose with Qiao Shu.
A very close distance.
You could clearly hear each other’s breath and feel the warmth of each other’s breath.
It was a distance that made the whole body warm, and the heart beat faster.
Gu Chenyan’s low voice sounded in Qiao Shu’s ears, “Qiao Shu, I can’t hold back anymore.”
After enduring all the way, Qiao Shu couldn’t resist anymore and directly bit Gu Chenyan’s lips.
From the car, then to their home.
From the living room to the bedroom, the two embraced tightly, sharing passionate kisses.
One night, Qiao Shu’s fair skin was adorned with numerous pink plum blossoms by Gu Chenyan.
Plum blossoms bloomed one after another.
In the process of Gu Chenyan diligently planting these flowers on Qiao Shu’s skin, Qiao Shu could only cling helplessly to Gu Chenyan’s shoulders.
“Gu Chenyan…”
“Gu Chenyan…”
“Husband…”
He repeatedly called out to this man who brought him happiness and joy.
On New Year’s Eve afternoon, Aunt Lan and her family returned.
In previous years, Aunt Lan and her family would go back to their hometown for the New Year and return to the Gu family on the third day of the Lunar New Year.
But this year, with Grandpa Gu no longer around and Gu Chenyan and Qiao Shu being newlyweds, she was worried that the young couple would be in a mess celebrating the New Year on their own. So, she decided to stay in Haicheng for the New Year.
Aunt Lan asked, “Young Master, have you written the couplets for this year?”
In the past, during the New Year, the couplets were written by Gu Chenyan and Grandpa Gu together. This year, with Grandpa Gu no longer present, the responsibility naturally fell on Gu Chenyan.
Gu Chenyan paused for a moment, then calmly said, “Not yet, I’ll do it now.”
Zhou Yanqing curiously asked, “Brother, why are you so slow this year? Didn’t you start your annual leave yesterday?”
Qiao Shu: …
Blushing!
Gu Chenyan calmly said, “I still have time to write now.”
He turned and went upstairs, and Qiao Shu quickly followed.
In the study, Gu Chenyan prepared ink, paper, brushes, and an inkstone one by one. His slender fingers held the ink stick, slowly grinding the ink.
Qiao Shu looked on with curiosity.
Qiao Shu: “Can you write with a brush?”
Gu Chenyan: “Yes.”
“Grandpa taught me when I was a child.”
Gu Chenyan, in his childhood, was often accompanied and personally taught by Grandpa Gu. Even at a young age, he had met various prominent figures under Grandpa Gu’s guidance. Influenced by Grandpa Gu, he developed an elegant calligraphy style with a brush.
However, after taking over the company, he wrote less often.
After preparing the ink, Gu Chenyan dipped the brush into the ink and began writing on the red couplet paper.
The strokes were vigorous and powerful, resembling a majestic dragon.
Qiao Shu widened his eyes, holding his breath as he watched.
He couldn’t write calligraphy with a brush. But that didn’t stop Qiao Shu from appreciating others’ calligraphy.
Moreover, because Qiao Shu couldn’t write, he couldn’t help but feel impressed by Gu Chenyan’s skill.
His father is a high school Chinese teacher, and he also loves writing calligraphy. He even joined the city’s calligraphy association.
Qiao Shu looked at Gu Chenyan’s characters and felt that Gu Chenyan’s writing was no worse than his father’s.
Qiao Shu’s eyes sparkled.
The couplet was written quickly.
Gu Chenyan completed it in one go.
Qiao Shu: “May auspiciousness and good fortune fill the courtyard, wealth, prosperity, and joy come to the door.”
Gu Chenyan carefully placed the completed couplet aside and then spread out another piece of couplet paper.
Qiao Shu: “How many do you need to write?”
Gu Chenyan: “We also need to put one at the front gate.”
Gu Chenyan paused and suddenly asked, “Qiao Shu, do you want to write one too?”
Qiao Shu was startled.
He quickly waved his hand, “No, no, I can’t write calligraphy. My brushstrokes are so ugly that my dad used to want to scold me when he saw them.”
Qiao Shu had been forced by his father to practice calligraphy for a year, but talent is a tricky thing. Despite a year of practice, Qiao Shu still managed to make his father’s eyes sore.
In the end, his father finally gave up on him, wanting to spare his own eyes and also spare poor Qiao Shu.
Gu Chenyan: “I’ll teach you, let’s write together.”
Qiao Shu: “Ah?”
When embraced by Gu Chenyan, Qiao Shu’s heart raced uncontrollably. In such close proximity, Gu Chenyan stood behind him, one hand threading through his waist, pressing against the couplet paper, while the other hand held his hand.
And in his hand, he held a brush.
Gu Chenyan’s breath gently fell on Qiao Shu’s earlobe, completely unsettling Qiao Shu’s heart.
Gu Chenyan: “Don’t be nervous.”
“Follow my hand.”
Qiao Shu swallowed hard, “Okay.”
The man’s hand was warm, larger than his, enveloping Qiao Shu’s hand completely.
The hands moved together.
The brush left black traces on the red paper.
Horizontal, vertical, left-falling, right-falling, hook, dot…
Gu Chenyan: “Done.”
Qiao Shu snapped out of it.
He focused and saw the beautiful calligraphy strokes on the red paper.
Qiao Shu widened his eyes, “Did I write this?”
Qiao Shu: “No, we wrote this together?”
Gu Chenyan: “Yes.”
Qiao Shu felt inexplicably happy; a sense of achievement suddenly exploded within him. He joyfully picked up the red paper and said with a smile, “Gu Chenyan, this is the first time I’ve written such beautiful calligraphy.”
In his joy, he leaned in and kissed Gu Chenyan’s chin, saying, “Of course, my Mr. Gu deserves the most credit.”
The couplet was pasted by Qiao Shu and Gu Chenyan together. Originally, Zhou Yanqing wanted to take on this task, but Qiao Shu didn’t allow it. It had to be pasted by him and Gu Chenyan together, a strangely persistent insistence.
Qiao Shu: “How is it? Is it crooked?”
“Is it aligned?”
Gu Chenyan: “Move it up a bit, and a little to the left.”
“Now?”
“Still not aligned. Move it to the right and a bit down.”
“Now?”
Gu Chenyan helplessly looked at Qiao Shu standing on the chair, still unable to align it properly. Qiao Shu, who pasted the couplet crookedly, smiled helplessly.
Gu Chenyan: “Wait a moment.”
Gu Chenyan stepped on the chair under Qiao Shu’s feet, half embracing him, and held Qiao Shu’s hand, saying, “This way.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
He turned his head to look at the man behind him, unable to suppress a smile, “Okay.”
Standing on the chairs, the two of them together pasted the couplet. Zhou Yanqing, bored and looking for excitement, unexpectedly witnessed this scene.
Zhou Yanqing: “…”
Is that necessary to paste a couplet?
And they have to hug each other! So sticky!
Hmph!
He sadly turned back into the house.
With their cooperation, they finally finished pasting the couplet. In the house, Aunt Lan had prepared the dumpling filling and was holding it as she came to the dining room.
Aunt Lan: “Finished pasting? Go wash your hands, then come and make dumplings together.”
Qiao Shu: “Okay.”
The dumplings had pork and cabbage filling, and Aunt Lan made the dumpling wrappers herself. She also took out six boiled “lucky coins” to put inside the dumplings.
“Later, eat more dumplings. If you find the lucky coin, it brings good fortune and health for the whole year.”
In addition to dumplings, Aunt Lan also prepared eight treasure rice, boiled chicken, spare ribs, prosperous shrimp with blooming flowers, large lobsters, and ten other dishes.
It symbolized perfection.
The family of five sat around the dining table, raising their glasses of red wine, “Happy New Year’s Eve.”
Half a glass of red wine was emptied in one gulp, and Qiao Shu’s cheeks instantly turned considerably red.
Zhou Yanqing: “Sister-in-law, why did you drink it all?”
Qiao Shu: “Huh?”
He glanced at everyone’s glasses. Except for him, everyone else had only taken a few sips.
Qiao Shu: “…”
Zhou Yanqing added, “Sister-in-law, are you getting drunk? Your face is so red.”
Concerned, the gaze of Gu Chenyan also fell on Qiao Shu’s slightly flushed cheeks.
Gu Chenyan: “Feeling uncomfortable?”
Qiao Shu blinked, “I’m fine…”
Aunt Lan stood up, “I’ll go make some sobering soup.”
Qiao Shu awkwardly stopped her, “I’m fine, I just flush when I drink, but I’m not actually drunk.”
“Don’t bother, Aunt Lan. Let’s continue with the meal. I really am fine.”
Qiao Shu spoke clearly, and Aunt Lan, still concerned, looked at him a few times before sitting back down.
Gu Chenyan leaned closer to Qiao Shu and whispered, “If you feel uncomfortable, let me know.”
Qiao Shu replied, “Okay.”
“You can trust me.”
Qiao Shu has some tolerance for alcohol, and half a glass of red wine is not a problem for him.
In front of each person was a plate of dumplings. The dumplings were not many, only six, not taking up too much space in the stomach.
Qiao Shu suddenly frowned while eating.
Gu Chenyan: “What’s wrong?”
Qiao Shu didn’t speak. He moved his mouth, then spit out a delicate little lucky coin.
Aunt Lan saw it and smiled, “Madam found a lucky coin. You will definitely have a smooth and fortunate year ahead.”
Qiao Shu smiled, and so did Gu Chenyan.
Later, Qiao Shu found three lucky coins while Gu Chenyan and Zhou Yanqing each found one.
Aunt Lan looked at their smiling faces.
After dinner, Aunt Lan and Uncle Zhou gave each of the three younger generations a red envelope.
New Year’s money.
“Thank you, Aunt Lan, and Uncle Zhou.”
Qiao Shu held the red envelope with New Year’s money and happily smiled, revealing his teeth.
Gu Chenyan: “Like it?”
Qiao Shu nodded heavily, “Yes!”
“I’m especially happy!” He laughed, and his beautiful eyes curved into crescent moons. “Happy writing couplets, happy posting couplets, happy making dumplings, happy eating New Year’s Eve dinner, happy receiving New Year’s money. Gu Chenyan, I’m so happy.”
“This is how we celebrate the New Year.”
Gu Chenyan rubbed his head and smiled, “Yes, there will be every year from now on.”
Zhou Yanqing, wrapped in thick clothes, came out of the room and greeted Qiao Shu, “Sister-in-law, brother, let’s go. We’re going to set off fireworks.”
Qiao Shu: “Where are we going to set them off?”
Setting off fireworks and firecrackers is not allowed in the urban area.
Zhou Yanqing: “To Mingyue Lake in the suburbs. We can set off fireworks there.”
“Let’s go, let’s go. Fang Zhouyou is urging us. That guy said he bought many beautiful fireworks.”
“We must let you see them.”
Qiao Shu was intrigued.
Gu Chenyan: “Do you want to go?”
Qiao Shu: “Yes.”
Once again, Zhou Yanqing drove the car. But this time, he was clever. He arranged for Fang Zhouyou to not drive and personally picked him up to go to Mingyue Lake.
Two singles vs. a married couple.
Clever.
He was no longer the awkward and redundant one! No need to endure the sweet attacks from the married couple alone.
On New Year’s Eve, Mingyue Lake was crowded with people.
In the urban area, fireworks were not allowed, so many people didn’t mind the trouble of driving here themselves.
When Qiao Shu and the others arrived, the sky over Mingyue Lake was already adorned with beautiful fireworks, dazzling and captivating.
Qiao Shu: “So beautiful.”
Fang Zhouyou proudly turned around at his words, “Sister-in-law, I’ll show you even more beautiful fireworks later.”
His fireworks were specially customized, definitely one of a kind here.
Qiao Shu was looking forward to it.
When they got out of the car, Gu Chenyan wrapped a scarf around Qiao Shu and put on gloves for him.
Qiao Shu: “Can I not wear gloves?”
Gu Chenyan: “No.”
“Tonight’s temperature is several degrees below freezing. Without gloves, your fingers might get frostbite.”
Qiao Shu: “Can I not wear them on this hand?”
Gu Chenyan looked at him.
Qiao Shu leaned closer and whispered, “If I wear gloves, I can’t hold hands with you.”
Gu Chenyan paused for a moment, then smiled, “Okay.”
The two of them got ready and stepped out of the car. Zhou Yanqing and Fang Zhouyou were already enthusiastically opening the trunk to unload the fireworks.
Fang Zhouyou had prepared over a dozen fireworks, cramming the Land Rover’s trunk to the brim.
Qiao Shu held Gu Chenyan’s hand, his slightly smaller hand securely enveloped in Gu Chenyan’s palm, preventing any trace of the cold wind from seeping through.
Qiao Shu shifted a bit, and under Gu Chenyan’s gaze, he placed both their hands into the pocket of Gu Chenyan’s coat.
With raised eyebrows, he smiled, “This way, neither of us will have cold hands.”
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm.”
The joyful laughter of children echoed continuously near Mingyue Lake. Fang Zhouyou and Zhou Yanqing found an unoccupied spot and shouted to Qiao Shu amidst the laughter, “We’re setting off fireworks.”
“Sister-in-law, pay attention and watch.”
“Brother, you too!”
Qiao Shu replied with a smile, “Okay.”
“Boom.”
【Qiao Shu & Gu Chenyan Happy Newlyweds】
They lit another one.
【Wishing you a harmonious union until old age】
【Wishing you everlasting togetherness】
【Wishing you a hundred years of happiness】
…
【Happy New Year!】
【Abundance every year!】
【Fortune and well-being!】
Qiao Shu looked at the dazzling fireworks in the sky, a radiant smile never leaving his face.
“Gu Chenyan, it’s so beautiful.”
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm.”
Qiao Shu lifted the gloved hand to his mouth and joyfully shouted, “So happy!”
“Gu Chenyan, Qiao Qiao is really happy!”
He then shouted to Zhou Yanqing and Fang Zhouyou, “Thank you!”
“Ah, it’s snowing!”
White snowflakes floated down, landing on Qiao Shu’s palm and quickly melting in the warmth.
A new year has arrived.
Author’s note:
Thank you to the little angels who voted for me or gave nutrient solutions between 2021-02-08 23:59:00~2021-02-09 23:57:03~
Special thanks to the little angels who gave nutrient solutions: Baby Beibei, Nolan – 10 bottles; Bai Li Can Gou – 5 bottles; This account has been deleted – 3 bottles; Demon, Wood Each – 1 bottle;
Thank you all for your support. I will continue to work hard!
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