Looking at the words ‘deep kiss’ on the paper, Jiang Zhihuo propped himself up. Whether it was due to nervousness or the aftermath of his heat, his elbow was out of strength, causing him to collapse back onto the sofa.
No matter how good one’s mentality was, it was still impossible!
The other person wasn’t even a pretty girl!!
“Let me do it.” Yan Mu stood up, sat next to Jiang Zhihuo, and grasped his wrist.
This person had sharp features and always carried a sense of coldness in his words and actions.
“Alright.” Jiang Zhihuo pretended to be calm, lifting his head to meet Yan Mu’s gaze. “I’ll let you handle it this time.”
“Mhm.” Yan Mu placed one hand at the back of Jiang Zhihuo’s neck and slowly lowered his head.
Their breaths grew closer and closer.
Jiang Zhihuo felt his heart beating rapidly when their breaths intertwined.
This is so damn close!!!
Just as their lips were about to touch, Jiang Zhihuo noticed the red mark on Yan Mu’s hand. As if he had found an excuse, he suddenly turned his head away and asked, “W-what happened to your hand?”
“It happened yesterday.” Yan Mu said.
“Did you have that mark when you went to the hospital?” Jiang Zhihuo asked again.
Yan Mu frowned, obviously unwilling to say more. Jiang Zhihuo pursed his lips and said, “Oh, I won’t ask anymore. You can continue.”
He originally planned to grit his teeth and get through it quickly, having finally prepared himself mentally. However, when he once again felt the breaths drawing closer, his composure fell apart instantly.
Jiang Zhihuo pushed Yan Mu away, and said, “Wait a minute, I’m thirsty. I need some water.”
He fumbled to grab the water on the table and drank it. Turning back, he heard Yan Mu click his tongue impatiently. Jiang Zhihuo shoved the water bottle into Yan Mu’s hand and said, “What’s going on? Your lips are dry too. You should drink some as well. Kissing like this just doesn’t feel right!”
Jiang Zhihuo had drunk from that bottle, so Yan Mu set it down on the coffee table, picked up his own, and tilted his head back to drink.
“Is it enough?” Yan Mu tightened the bottle cap.
“Okay.” Jiang Zhihuo curled up into the corner of the sofa and said, “You know, before kissing a girl in the future, you should moist your lips. Nobody likes to kiss dry and chapped lips, right? Just thinking about it is uncomfortable, isn’t it?”
The third time.
Yan Mu lowered his head for the third time, and Jiang Zhihuo pushed him away for the third time.
Yan Mu: “……..”
Jiang Zhihuo, feeling helpless, slumped on the sofa, and said, “Otherwise, just cover me with a cloth or something. I’ll use my imagination and think of you as a girl.”
Yan Mu: “…….”
“Be quiet.”
Yan Mu’s voice was cold. It wasn’t just Jiang Zhihuo who needed mental preparation; being interrupted many times would test one’s patience. After speaking, Yan Mu didn’t give Jiang Zhihuo a chance to respond, he covered Jiang Zhihuo’s eyes with one hand, leaned down, and regardless of his thoughts, pressed his lips against the other party.
Jiang Zhihuo: “!”
Yan Mu’s palm was very warm, blocking the light in front of him. Jiang Zhihuo gave in and closed his eyes.
Yan Mu whispered into his ear, “Open your mouth.”
Jiang Zhihuo: “,…….”
He, he had no other choices but to kiss his love rival.
When the unfamiliar sensation touched his tongue, Jiang Zhihuo almost instinctively wanted to pull back.
After several encounters with Yan Mu, Jiang Zhihuo managed to maintain a confident attitude, forcing himself into a persona of someone with countless past relationships and wide experience.
One person’s pretense could only be maintained with the help of others1T/N: The original context is “一個B裝了，得靠無數個B來圓” where the “B” (or “逼”) is slang in Chinese, often used to describe someone who is pretentious or trying to act superior. It conveys the idea of someone putting on a facade or showing off. So, the phrase “一个B装了，得靠无数个B来圆” translates to the idea that one person’s pretentious behavior or facade requires the support of many others to sustain it. It’s because it’s a bit hard to translate by including the word ‘B’ so I decided not to include it and also left a note for you guys to have a better understanding of this phrase~.
Therefore, Jiang Zhihuo forced himself to go along with the kiss.
The kiss didn’t last for long. Toward the end, when both of their breaths became unsteady, Yan Mu released his grasp.
When they separated, he saw Jiang Zhihuo’s face.
The corners of his eyes were slightly red, and his gaze was hazy. His cheeks and the area behind his ears also had a bit of pinkness. His lips were covered with a thin luster of wetness while his hands rested on the sofa as his chest rose and fell.
Yan Mu was taken aback.
Jiang Zhihuo was good-looking. Despite the poor grades and an annoying personality, he still firmly held the title of school prince.
Would he also show this kind of expression?
Jiang Zhihuo didn’t have time to worry about Yan Mu’s thoughts; he himself wasn’t feeling well. He covered his face, buried his head into the sofa, and didn’t want to see the person in front of him for the time being.
Yan Mu said, “Remember to keep an eye on the time,” then he got up and went into the room.
The living room only had Jiang Zhihuo left.
The feeling of kissing was indescribably strange. At first, it was uncomfortable, but then it became a matter of refusing to admit defeat. However, in the end, Jiang Zhihuo surprisingly found a hint of comfort in it.
“What a disgrace.” Jiang Zhihuo muttered to himself before opening the game.
As a result, he was killed instantly; the game duration was fifty seconds.
Jiang Zhihuo: “…….”
Just as the game ended, Zong Bei’s message came again.
Zong Bei: Huo, you’re not in the right state today; you got killed immediately in every match.
Zong Bei: Where is the Huo-ge who used to carry me to ten consecutive victories?
Not only did Jiang Zhihuo got killed instantly, but he also wanted to find a box to bury himself in.
Jiang Zhihuo: Why are you playing games instead of studying?
Zong Bei: I’m not really playing; I am just too tired and end up playing a few games.
Working on the test paper, taking a ten-minute break, balancing work and rest—that was pretty normal. Who would have thought that shortly after sending this message, Jiang Zhihuo would respond with a lengthy paragraph?
Jiang Zhihuo: Do you know why your grades never improve? It’s because you slack off. You’ve barely worked on the test paper and are already starting to play with your phone? Think about why you’re only in the top hundred. This is the difference between you and the god of learning. Right now, Yan Mu is definitely busy solving problems!
Zong Bei: Hello?
Zong Bei: Huo?
Zong Bei: Is this what you should be saying?
Jiang Zhihuo had no idea whether Yan Mu was indeed busy solving problems or not. Anyway, after the kiss, the heat symptoms hadn’t appeared for a long time. Jiang Zhihuo forced himself to forget what had just happened and started typing a document on his phone, intending to send it to Yan Mu.
As he was about to click ‘send’, Jiang Zhihuo suddenly remembered that he had never added Yan Mu.
Jiang Zhihuo got up and walked to the door of Yan Mu’s room. After a moment of mental struggle, he finally knocked on Yan Mu’s door.
The Yan Mu who opened the door was the same as always, looking indifferent as if nothing had occurred. This was good, Jiang Zhihuo could skip the formalities. He directly brought up the QR code and held it out in front of Yan Mu. “Add me as a friend.”
A moment later, Jiang Zhihuo received a friend request.
Yan Mu’s username was simply ‘Mu’, and his profile picture was a solid black image.
He accepted the friend request and then sent a document to Yan Mu.
“What’s this?” Yan Mu didn’t open it right away.
“What else could it be?” Jiang Zhihuo said, “It’s the basic agreement2T/N: In this case, “約法三章” (yuē fǎ sān zhāng) is a historical idiom originating from the early Han Dynasty, where Liu Bang made a three-article pact with the people to establish order. In modern usage, it can imply setting certain fundamental rules or agreements, not necessarily limited to three. I’ll translate it to basic agreement as an English translation for 約法三章^^.”
Yan Mu opened the file.
There was even a summary in italics.
—Due to Yan Mu’s deep mark on Jiang Zhihuo, Jiang Zhihuo was unable to use suppressants during the heat period, forcing him to endure the inhumane, unbearable, and excruciating pain of the heat. Yan Mu needed to take responsibility for this, acknowledge his mistakes, and cooperate with Jiang Zhihuo’s follow-up treatment.
“…….” Yan Mu, “I remember you saying that I don’t need to take responsibility.”
“That was me yesterday.” Jiang Zhihuo sat on the edge of the bed, refusing to admit it. “Today, I’m a different person. Everyone changes every day; you can continue reading it.”
Below the summary were the main points of the agreement.
First, the entire matter must be kept confidential.
Second, apart from the treatment, Jiang Zhihuo and Yan Mu have no other relationship.
Third, ____________.
Fourth, Yan Mu must keep his device on all the time, respond within five minutes, and be available on call.
Fifth, Yan Mu must report his whereabouts to Jiang Zhihuo at all times and must not leave without permission.
Sixth, during the treatment period, Yan Mu should prioritize Jiang Zhihuo over everything. Yan Mu must cooperate with any requests related to the treatment made by Jiang Zhihuo.
Seventh, pheromone treatment must be carried out daily as needed.
Eighth, aside from the treatment, neither party is to interfere in each other’s life.
Yan Mu: “…….”
Let’s not talk about these bizarre demands. What about the third one?
“The third one?” Yan Mu asked.
“Oh, I was worried that you might miss it if your phone happened to be broken all of a sudden, so I didn’t write it down. Please look through the other points first. Do you agree?” While he was talking, Jiang Zhihuo leaned back on the bed and deliberately tilted his collar, exposing the bite mark on his neck.
Yan Mu glanced over it again. Most of the contents in the agreement were related to the treatment, and Jiang Zhinuo’s requests weren’t unreasonable, especially the eighth point which had already covered everything. Yan Mu closed his eyes briefly, and said, “Okay.”
Jiang Zhihuo: “Should I mention the third point now? I want to state in advance that this request comes after careful considerations. If it weren’t for the current situation, I wouldn’t bring it up. Seeing you only annoys me, and there’s no need for me to increase my own annoyance.”
Yan Mu’s eyebrows twitched slightly as he said, “If you don’t want to increase your own annoyance, then don’t mention it.”
“That won’t do.” Jiang Zhihuo lifted his eyes and said, “I don’t want to increase my own annoyance, but I do enjoy making things difficult for you.”
Yan Mu: “…….”
“Then I’ll say it.” Jiang Zhihuo cleared his throat. “Third, I want to live with you.”
Yan Mu: “……”
Yan Mu: “……………”
Yan Mu: “……………………”
Seeing that Yan Mu didn’t respond, Jiang Zhihuo repeated, “I want to live with you.”
“……” This time, Yan Mu refused decisively, “No.”
“You think I want to?” Jiang Zhihuo lay on the bed, propping himself up with one arm, his tone tinged with frustration. “How would I know if I suddenly go into heat in the middle of the night? What if something happens to me and I die at home, or if an alpha shows up while I’m in heat? Will you take responsibility? Will you support me for the rest of my life?”
Yan Mu: “……”
“Furthermore,” Jiang Zhihuo gestured for the other person to look at his phone. “Take a look at the sixth point. You just agreed to it, remember?”
— Sixth, during the treatment period, Yan Mu should prioritize Jiang Zhihuo over everything. Yan Mu must cooperate with any requests related to the treatment made by Jiang Zhihuo.
Yan Mu took a deep breath.
The house was big enough, the bed was big enough, and the wardrobe was also big enough.
Yan Mu looked at Jiang Zhihuo, who was lazily lying on his bed, as he raised his thumb toward Jiang Zhihuo, gritting his teeth, and said, “Fine.”
The kiss was worthwhile; its effect lasted for a long time. While waiting, Jiang Zhihuo ordered takeout. Yan Mu lived in a good area with plenty of takeout options, unlike his old neighborhood, which was full of twists and turns that even the delivery people were reluctant to go to.
Ever since Yan Mu read that set of agreement, he had been brooding in his room. Jiang Zhihuo didn’t bother about what the other person was doing, good students always had such a busy weekend. While ordering takeout, Jiang Zhihuo casually asked Yan Mu: I’m ordering takeout; do you want some?
Yan Mu’s response was indifferent as usual, with only two words: No thanks.
Alright, then, the god of learning won’t be hungry.
Only after finishing a leisurely meal and putting away the containers did the feeling of hotness begin to appear.
Kissing, a deep kiss for three minutes had an effect that lasted for three hours.
All his strengths were instantly drained. Jiang Zhihuo used his last bit of energy to push open Yan Mu’s door, and then he collapsed on his bed.
When he entered, Yan Mu was changing clothes, his shirt was only halfway on. Seeing Jiang Zhihuo in this state, he didn’t hesitate and bent down to kiss the other party.
After the first kiss, things became more familiar, and they ended up kissing seven or eight times in various ways. Jiang Zhihuo wasn’t as nervous as before; his adaptability was strong. Once he felt better, he simply wrapped his arms around Yan Mu’s neck, finding this position was more comfortable.
After the kiss ended and the hotness had almost dissipated, Jiang Zhihuo still lay lazily on the bed reluctant to get up. Noticing that Yan Mu was only halfway through changing his clothes, he asked, “Where are you going?”
Yan Mu couldn’t be bothered with him. “Get out.”
“Ahem.” Jiang Zhihuo reminded, “The fifth rule.”
Fifth, Yan Mu must report his whereabouts to Jiang Zhihuo at all times and must not leave without permission.
Yan Mu: “…….”
Jiang Zhihuo asked with a smile, “Where are you going, and with whom?”
Yan Mu suppressed the frustration and answered succinctly, “Xiang Yao, West Street Business District, with friends.”
Upon hearing the name ‘Xiang Yao,’ Jiang Zhihuo paused for a long time before asking, “That’s a bar, isn’t it? Even the god of learning goes to such a place?”
Yan Mu didn’t look at him, turning aside to put on an earring. “Don’t interfere with each other’s lives.”
Fine.
Jiang Zhihuo didn’t ask any more questions and had no interest in watching his love rival change clothes either; thus, he sensibly left the room.
In no time, Yan Mu came out of the room. Jiang Zhihuo had started another game, and this time, he played well, with his team gaining a lot of resources in Georgopol, a popular location in the game. He said without looking up, “Remember to come back within three hours.”
Yan Mu didn’t respond. Jiang Zhihuo heard him changing his shoes. Since he had just entered the safe zone in the game, he didn’t pay much attention to the screen. He looked up again and said, “Please help throw out the takeout on the table as well.”
Yan Mu cast him a cold glance.
Jiang Zhihuo: “!”
“Damn, is this your shape-shifting trick or what??”
Yan Mu’s outfit was completely different from what he wore at school. He had a shirt and black pants on, with his sleeves rolled up in two cuffs. At school, he didn’t pay much attention to his hairstyle, letting his bangs fall naturally. Currently, he gelled his hair by combing it back, exposing his forehead, making his features more striking. His lips were pressed together into a straight line, and his expression was impassive, giving off a strong sense of pressure, especially when combined with the earring in his left ear…
Jiang Zhihuo hadn’t noticed the earring when Yan Mu first put it on, but now that he saw it, he couldn’t help exclaiming, “That earring of yours is so eye-catching!”
However, since they had agreed not to interfere with each other’s lives, Jiang Zhihuo decided to leave it at that and didn’t say anything more. Hearing footsteps through his earphones, he noticed the enemy was behind him on the right. He lowered his head and focused on the game, simply reminding, “Don’t forget to help throw out the trash.”
Yan Mu: “……..”
The sound of the door closing and the gunfire occurred at the same time. In a 1V2 battle, the character’s health dropped rapidly, and just when the health turned red, a kill notification popped up.
The number of kills increased by two.
No other enemies appeared in the surrounding area, as it was completely silent. Jiang Zhihuo, lounging casually on the sofa with his legs crossed and his toes tapping.
Living together, ah…
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