This sentence was both heartbreaking and sad, especially since Jing Yicheng said it with a smile, his eyes shining brightly. Seeing this, Xu Chenghao felt even more distressed and couldn’t help but roughly rub Jing Yicheng’s face, saying, “You always say things like this that make it impossible for me to go back on my word.”
Jing Yicheng’s face twisted from the rough handling, and he struggled as he replied, “Of course you can’t go back on your word!”
Xu Chenghao suddenly burst into laughter. “You look so ugly like this.”
Jing Yicheng: “…”
Xu Chenghao looked at his puckered lips, then at the pouty beak of the little yellow duck flowerpot on the table. Without hesitation, he abandoned Jing Yicheng and picked up the flowerpot, remarking, “Turns out not all pouty lips are cute.”
Jing Yicheng: “…”
Unable to resist, he reached out his “evil claws” toward Xu Chenghao, held his cheeks, and gave them a hard squeeze. “Pfft—”
Xu Chenghao’s eyes instantly widened. “Why are you laughing?”
“I’m laughing because…” Jing Yicheng scrutinized Xu Chenghao’s face as he grew increasingly wary. Finally, Jing Yicheng calmly said, “Of course, it’s because you’re cute.”
After some thought, Jing Yicheng added, “In my eyes, you’re cuter than the little yellow duck’s pouty beak.”
Xu Chenghao looked at him with disbelief and suddenly broke free from Jing Yicheng’s grasp, biting his hand. “That’s for laughing at me.”
Jing Yicheng didn’t feel any pain at all. When he withdrew his hand, he noticed a faint ring of teeth marks on the back of it. He suddenly stared intently at Xu Chenghao and then placed a kiss on the bite mark.
Xu Chenghao suddenly felt his ears heat up. Trying to maintain his composure under the other’s gaze, he held the little yellow duck and walked out, saying, “It’s getting late; we should get back to work.”
Jing Yicheng’s eyes immediately lit up, as if he had just discovered a whole new world. He followed behind Xu Chenghao, staring at his reddened ears the entire way. Is this shyness? Did he manage to flirt with Haohao? So, Haohao is this cute when he’s shy~~
The more Jing Yicheng looked, the more adorable he found him, liking him more and more. He didn’t even bother to hide his gaze, causing Xu Chenghao to heat up even more, almost to the point of spontaneous combustion. Finally, Xu Chenghao couldn’t stand it anymore and snapped, “You drive!”
Jing Yicheng replied, “Sure, I’ll drive.”
Xu Chenghao couldn’t resist lifting the little yellow duck flowerpot and knocking it against Jing Yicheng’s head. “Then go!”
Jing Yicheng took a deep breath, and only after coming to his senses did he realize he had instinctively followed Xu Chenghao into the back seat, which meant he couldn’t drive. Rubbing his forehead, he placed both hands on the backs of the driver’s and passenger’s seats and leaped into the front. After starting the car, he noticed the empty passenger seat and finally realized, “Haohao, aren’t you going to sit up front?”
Xu Chenghao coldly refused, “No, I’m going to rest in the back.”
Jing Yicheng offered, “You can rest in the front too; I can recline the seat for you.”
Xu Chenghao: “No.”
Left with no choice, Jing Yicheng quietly adjusted the rearview mirror, trying to find an angle where he could see Xu Chenghao.
Xu Chenghao scolded, “Focus on driving!”
Jing Yicheng: “…Okay.”
After being reprimanded, Jing Yicheng finally settled down and started the car. Although he wanted to drive faster to get to the office sooner, he was worried that it wouldn’t be safe for Xu Chenghao to rest in the back, so he forced himself to drive as smoothly as possible.
The usual 20-minute drive ended up taking 35 and a half minutes. Xu Chenghao nearly fell asleep and only opened his eyes when he felt the car come to a stop. However, after resting for a bit, he did feel more refreshed, making it easier for him to stay awake and handle tasks more efficiently in the afternoon.
After a busy day, Xu Chenghao had almost forgotten about the appointment. As he watched the scenery outside the car, he thought he was being taken somewhere strange. “Where are you driving?”
Jing Yicheng replied, “Didn’t we schedule a physical check-up?”
Xu Chenghao: “…So, you really did make the appointment.”
Jing Yicheng said seriously, “When have I ever joked about your matters?”
Though Xu Chenghao was touched by his words, he couldn’t bring himself to smile in the current situation, especially since the thought of going home afterward to, well, “do that,” made him even more nervous.
After all, he had no experience in this area…
With a mix of nervousness, reluctance, and a bit of excitement, Xu Chenghao finished his physical exam, only to be told by the doctor, “Mr. Xu, you’re currently not fit for any intense physical activity.”
Xu Chenghao: “…”
Jing Yicheng: “…”
Both of them showed the same disappointed expression at that moment and simultaneously asked, “When will it be okay?”
The doctor replied, “In three months, you might be able to engage in low-intensity activities. Full recovery could take at least six months.”
Jing Yicheng’s high IQ came into play as he frowned and asked, “Are you referring to exercise?”
“Of course,” the doctor answered confidently. But after seeing their expressions, he quickly realized what they meant, coughed lightly, and added, “If you’re talking about that other kind of activity, it’s not impossible, but young people should still practice moderation. Yes, moderation is key.”
Jing Yicheng pressed further, “So, it’s possible?”
Doctor: “Yes.”
Jing Yicheng only wanted this one answer. As soon as he got it, he immediately ditched the doctor, taking Xu Chenghao and the medical report out of the hospital.
Xu Chenghao grew nervous watching Jing Yicheng’s driving speed and reminded him, “Slow down, slow down!”
Jing Yicheng replied softly, “I want to hear you say that tonight too, so I can’t slow down.”
Xu Chenghao, in the same tone, retorted, “What makes you think you’ll be on top?”
Jing Yicheng: “My stamina is better than yours.”
Xu Chenghao: “Isn’t doing it for too long not a good thing?”
Jing Yicheng: “Well, my core strength is better than yours too.”
Xu Chenghao: “No way!” He prided himself on having a strong, resilient waist!
Jing Yicheng continued to reason, “But your leg isn’t fully healed yet, so it’s not suitable for you to be on top.”
Xu Chenghao turned stern, “Then let’s wait until I’m fully healed.”
Jing Yicheng immediately softened his tone, “Alright, I’ll let you be on top.”
Xu Chenghao, skeptical, asked, “Really?”
Jing Yicheng: “I’ve never lied to you.”
Xu Chenghao thought about it and had to agree. The idea of being the one to dominate a crazily violent villain from a book suddenly seemed exciting, and he quickly got pumped up!
His anticipation successfully replaced his nervousness. When they got home, Xu Chenghao even ate extra at dinner to boost his energy for the night. And then… well, nothing went as planned.
Jing Yicheng spent the entire night showing him just how many positions were possible on top. To make it worse, with every thrust, Jing Yicheng would ask, “Isn’t it tiring being on top? Hmm? Maybe you should be more obedient next time, alright?”
Xu Chenghao internally scoffed. A next time? Not a chance!
The next morning, as soon as Xu Chenghao woke up, he kicked Jing Yicheng out of the bedroom. Jing Yicheng, standing at the door in just his underwear while picking up his clothes, looked up as the door opened again, ready to coax Xu Chenghao. But before he could say anything, a little yellow duck pillow was thrown right into his face.
Great, even the little yellow duck pillow was rejected.
Jing Yicheng couldn’t help but laugh, finding even angry Xu Chenghao adorable. Shaking his head, he picked up his clothes and the little yellow duck pillow, heading back to his room to get himself sorted.
Meanwhile, in the bedroom, Xu Chenghao shut the door and collapsed onto the bed, wrapping himself in the blanket and angrily fuming inside: **System, I want to file a complaint! You sold me a defective product!**
[Ding—System 2333 must clarify: everything produced by the universe is top quality; there is no such thing as a defective product.]
Xu Chenghao angrily punched the bed: But my back hurts!
The system was silent for a moment, then, for the first time, let out a human-like sigh—[Perhaps this is just a case of a good field not being able to withstand a strong ox.]
Xu Chenghao: “…”
[Ding—System 2333 has conducted a check and determined that without that back, you wouldn’t be able to get out of bed at all. So, the strong and resilient waist is not defective. Complaint dismissed!]
Xu Chenghao: “…”
Alright, he didn’t want to talk anymore. He just wanted to be alone in peace.
…
When Jing Yicheng picked the lock and came in, Xu Chenghao was already asleep. This was his first time doing something like this, and on top of that, he was the one who had to endure everything. The fact that he managed to get up and kick Jing Yicheng out was already impressive, especially considering Jing Yicheng’s stamina… which could only be described as terrifying.
Even though Jing Yicheng felt a bit sorry for him, he had no intention of changing his ways. Smiling contentedly, he kissed the sleeping Xu Chenghao, turned off his alarm, put his phone on silent, and specifically told the housekeeper not to wake him, letting him sleep as long as he wanted. Then Jing Yicheng left for work.
He thought to himself, once Haohao gets enough rest, he probably won’t be angry anymore.
With that in mind, Jing Yicheng felt even more motivated at work, completely unaware that as soon as he left, Xu Chenghao was woken up.
No matter how much Jing Yicheng had planned, it couldn’t compare to Li Nian’s loud voice: “Where’s Xu Chenghao!!”
The housekeeper, who was cleaning, was startled and quickly replied, “Mr. Xu is still sleeping; he mustn’t be disturbed.”
Li Nian was shocked. “There are only ten minutes until the start of the workday, and he’s still not up? No wonder I couldn’t catch him on the road! This won’t do; he has to get up!”
With that, Li Nian raised his voice even more and shouted toward the bedroom, “Xu Chenghao, get up!!!”
Housekeeper: “But Mr. Jing said to let Mr. Xu rest and sleep in!”
They both spoke almost simultaneously, but since the housekeeper’s response was longer, it came a bit later. When Li Nian realized what she said, he was horrified. “Housekeeper, what did you just say?”
The housekeeper, helpless, repeated, “Mr. Jing said to let Mr. Xu sleep as long as he wants.”
Li Nian was silent for two seconds, then grabbed his things and headed for the door. “Sorry, I must be confused from staying up all night. I must have walked into the wrong place. My apologies, I’ll leave right away. Goodbye!”
“Li Nian!”
Before he could take more than a couple of steps, Xu Chenghao’s voice rang out clearly from the bedroom, enunciating each word: “Just try leaving!”
Li Nian: “…”
Even though Xu Chenghao wasn’t typically grumpy when waking up, being abruptly disturbed during a much-needed rest made him extremely irritable. When he stormed out in his pajamas, he brought a menacing aura with him. He immediately lunged at Li Nian, grabbing him by the neck and angrily said, “If you showed up empty-handed, you’re dead. I’ll give you one chance to save yourself.”
Li Nian raised his hands in surrender. “I have, I have! Everything I brought today is a gift for you.”
Xu Chenghao loosened his grip. “Open it up and let me see what you’ve got. I’ll decide whether to forgive you after that.”
Li Nian quickly opened his suitcase. “Look, it’s all local specialty gifts I’ve collected—food, collectibles, you name it.”
Xu Chenghao crouched down to inspect the items. As Li Nian was about to crouch down too to give a little introduction, he suddenly noticed something unusual. Standing up straight again, he loudly pointed it out, “Holy crap, did someone give you a hickey on the back of your neck?!”
Xu Chenghao: “…”
T/N: Better late than never~ I thought this was already scheduled only to get back from work and see it was scheduled for tmr, sorry.
Nian-ge is back! I miss his bad timing and broken mouth so much hahaha
