MMH Chapter 31

Wen Yan held the puppy, standing by the French window, and couldn’t help but gaze at the roses in the vase.

Under the brilliant sunlight, the red petals were blooming freely, as if smiling at him, and he couldn’t help but smile back.

He placed the puppy on the table and started typing.

Wen Yan: 【Mm.】

Wen Yan: 【Uncle, I’ll wait for you to come back.】

His WeChat name was Wen Yan, a convenience from his part-time job days when he needed to quickly connect with people.

The man quickly responded: 【Good boy.】

With just a single word, Wen Yan’s face turned red.

Thinking about the emojis often sent by Ye Ting, he hesitated for a moment and sent a heart emoji.

In less than five seconds, the man replied with a kissing emoji from the system.

Supporting his chin, Wen Yan smiled again.

The man sent him another message, telling him it was time to board the plane and to let him know when he reached Hongcheng.

He then got up with the puppy and went downstairs to have a meal.

Aunt Liang took good care of him, preparing a dessert after the meal and chatting with him: “The master has been alone for so many years. Young Master, you should come back often to accompany him in the future.”

Wen Yan felt a bit shy, wondering if Aunt Liang knew about him and Wen Xueli being together.

But Aunt Liang didn’t mention it, and he didn’t dare to ask, so he could only nod in silence as a response.

Seeing his shyness, Aunt Liang smiled and stopped discussing this topic. Instead, she talked about Xiao Ai.

Last night, when Wen Yan wasn’t at home, the puppy whined and cried outside his room.

Wen Yan was moved to hear this, and his heart softened.

Even though he had only spent a day with the puppy, it remembered him like this.

He thought of his grandparents. During the days when they passed away, he also clung to them and couldn’t let go no matter what.

If it weren’t for Wen Xueli taking him to Hongcheng, he probably wouldn’t have recovered so quickly.

In this sense, Wen Xueli was indeed his benefactor.

And now, he was also the one in his heart.

Fortunately, the man responded to him.

He didn’t know how serious the man was about him or if it would last, but he would definitely treat the man well according to his own feelings.

After dinner, he took the puppy back to his room and sat by the French window, reading professional books.

On the table were vibrant roses, and the puppy curled up in a circle on his lap, sleeping soundly.

After about three hours like this, his WeChat suddenly rang.

Thinking it might be a message from Wen Xueli, he opened it immediately.

To his surprise, it was Ye Ting: 【Xiao Yanzi, did you seduce your uncle? How did it go? Do you want me to teach you a few more tricks?】

A series of questions left Wen Yan speechless.

He replied with a period.

Ye Ting: “…”

He stared at the period for two minutes, not knowing what his friend’s mood was, so he sent a voice invitation.

Wen Yan accepted it.

Ye Ting directly said, “Did your confession fail?”

Wen Yan: “…No.”

Ye Ting exclaimed excitedly, “Did it succeed?!”

Wen Yan: “…Sort of.”

Ye Ting grinned, “I knew it! Seduction always works!”

Even though he had experienced repeated failures in seducing He Jing, in the end, the man did give in to him.

So, experience is indeed crucial!

Wen Yan: “…”

Actually, the seduction could be considered a failure. He even tore his pajamas, but the man wasn’t captivated.

Fortunately, the outcome was good, and he and the man could be considered to have mutual feelings.

He didn’t know when the man started to have feelings for him.

Could it be that night in Hongcheng, and the man never forgot?

While pondering, Ye Ting’s voice came from the phone, “I won’t talk to you anymore. I’m going to watch the sunrise with Jing-ge. Wait for me to return to school, and I’ll come find you!”

After saying that, he hung up.

Wen Yan shook his head, not minding his friend prioritizing romance over friendship.

He continued to ponder whether the man remembered that night.

The next moment, WeChat rang again, and Ye Ting sent him a website link: 【Here are some good things, hurry and take a look!】

Wen Yan: “…”

He vaguely guessed what it was about, thought about it, and eventually opened the link.

It was a private address, and inside, there were indeed several gigabytes of videos.

Wen Yan: “…”

Although his friend meant well, he actually didn’t need this.

That night, he and the man had already been together… he just didn’t know if the man remembered…

Wen Yan was a bit conflicted. After contemplating for a long time, he finally decided not to dwell on this matter.

Whether the man remembered or not was not important. He chose to consider it as if they were starting anew, and they would have countless beautiful nights in the future.

Blushing a bit at the thought, he suddenly received a call from the man, saying that he had arrived in Hongcheng.

The sun was setting, and the crimson sunlight filtered through the tall trees in the yard, casting dappled shadows on the table.

Listening to the man’s gentle voice, he felt his heart warm.

In the following days, he received calls from the man every morning, noon, and night, reminding him to eat, chatting about the puppy, and soothing him to sleep at night.

After four days like this, Wen Yan had to return to school.

The man instructed the household driver to take him, and he knew the man was caring for him, so he didn’t refuse.

However, when he was leaving, the little puppy whimpered, clinging to his legs, unwilling to let him go.

He also felt particularly reluctant, lifting the puppy and kissing its forehead. “I’ll be back on the weekend. Wait for me, okay?”

Somehow, he suddenly remembered that when Wen Xueli left a few days ago, he and the puppy seemed somewhat similar, both showing reluctance, almost wagging their tails.

Thinking about it, he couldn’t help but smile.

The man would be back in two days, and he would finally be able to see the person he had been longing for day and night. How happy that made him.

As he returned to the school in the late afternoon, Ye Ting came to his dorm, carrying a small bag of seashells and corals.

Wen Yan knew he had been on a vacation to the islands and accepted the gift with joy, thanking him.

Ye Ting waved his hand. “No need to be polite. This stuff isn’t worth much.”

Wen Yan: “…”

Ye Ting mysteriously led him to the balcony and asked in a low voice, “So, did you watch the video?”

Wen Yan: “…”

Ye Ting patted his shoulder. “That’s a treasure I’ve been cherishing. Watching it will surely be very enlightening for you!”

Wen Yan: “… Have you shown it to your significant other?”

“Of course! We watched it during our honeymoon, and he really liked it!” Ye Ting didn’t hold back, smiling broadly. “My significant other is the reserved type. He initially refused to watch, but later, it became really enjoyable… You know, I just found out yesterday that he changed his WeChat name to ‘Ye Ting’s He Jing.’ Tsk tsk, he’s so sentimental. He didn’t even tell me. Too reserved!”

Although it sounded like a complaint, there was a sweet undertone in his words.

Wen Yan didn’t want to indulge in this dog food, partly because he didn’t want to pry into his friend’s privacy. He changed the topic: “My uncle has returned to Hongcheng.”

Ye Ting felt a bit disappointed, thinking his friend had been spending these days with his significant other, and he wanted some gossip.

He shrugged and said, “Well, let’s go eat!”

The two of them happily went to the cafeteria. Occasionally, Ye Ting shared his love experience with his friend, and Wen Yan listened attentively.

Although this friend seemed unreliable at first glance, he was indeed a genius when it came to love.

…

Two days later, it was time for Wen Xueli to return to Haicheng.

That day, Wen Yan had a full day of classes. At noon, he received a call from the man, saying he had returned. However, the man didn’t mention coming to see him.

Wen Yan felt a bit disappointed, but considering tomorrow was Friday, he could go back to the villa in the evening. Besides, the man had been busy with the company’s affairs for the past week and was probably tired.

However, at eight o’clock in the evening, Ye Ting suddenly appeared in the library looking for him and dragged him outside.

Wen Yan could only pack up his bag and follow him.

Once they left the library, Ye Ting indignantly declared, “Xiao Yanzi, come with me. We’re going to catch a cheater!”

Wen Yan was full of question marks.

Ye Ting sneered, “Your man and my man went to Taosha!”

As a local in Haicheng, Wen Yan had heard of Taosha and its notorious reputation. It was known as a place where one could find all kinds of indulgences. If you could think of it, they could do it.

Wen Yan didn’t think Wen Xueli was a person driven by desire, especially after Tang Ji assured him otherwise. He believed Wen Xueli to be a man of integrity.

However, he was puzzled about why the man would go to Taosha.

…

In Taosha, He Jing hosted Wen Xueli. Besides discussing the hospital project, the Wen family planned to engage in maritime trade with the Zhou family. Zhou Nianyuan asked him to entertain Young Master Wen properly.

As the second in command at Zhou’s, not many people could be received personally by him. However, the Wen family’s heir was fully qualified for such treatment.

As for why the meeting was set in Taosha, it was because Taosha was one of Zhou’s industries. When it came to important discussions, Zhou Zhiyuan liked to come here. Significant figures were arranged on the top floor.

The reason for the exaggerated rumors circulating in the outside world was simply because Zhou Nianyuan wanted ordinary people to stay away.

He Jing had investigated beforehand. The Wen family’s heir wasn’t interested in indulgences or alcohol, suggesting a decent character. Doing business with such an individual gave a sense of trust.

While it was true that in the business world, as long as there was money to be made, any means could be employed, both he and the boss, Zhou Nianyuan, didn’t like underhanded tactics. They preferred dealing with people who were straightforward and upright.

Given the connection between this young master from the Wen family and Ye Ting’s friend, he was willing to engage with him.

With a smile, He Jing placed the information handed over by his assistant on the table and said, “Please review our proposal, Mr. Wen.”

Wen Xueli smiled and picked it up to flip through.

He had attended He Jing’s wedding, so he knew that He Jing’s partner, Ye Ting, was friends with Wen Yan.

If it weren’t for this connection, how would he have approached the Zhou family and offered concessions on the maritime project?

Although the Zhou family was worth befriending proactively, he had other options.

After reviewing the proposal, he smiled and said, “Not bad, overall, no issues. For specific details that need modification, I’ll have my team send them to your company in three days.”

He Jing found him straightforward, nodded, and said, “Let’s meet for the second time as soon as possible.”

Wen Xueli agreed.

Both men left a positive impression on each other.

He Jing suggested, “Mr. Wen just got off the plane and probably hasn’t had dinner. The local cuisine here is good; you should give it a try.”

Wen Xueli smiled and said, “I won’t be polite then.”

Unfortunately, before the dishes arrived, the private room’s door was suddenly pushed open. Ye Ting rushed in first, glaring at He Jing with indignation.

Wen Yan followed, his gaze landing on Wen Xueli.

Behind the two of them was the manager from Taosha.

As soon as the manager entered, he bowed and apologized, “Mr. He, I’m sorry. Young Master Wen…”

He Jing waved his hand, “It’s okay, you can leave.”

The manager acknowledged and left with his subordinates.

Ye Ting had originally come to catch someone in the act but found that, apart from a few assistants, there was no one else in the private room.

He scratched his face awkwardly.

He Jing’s gaze slightly darkened, and he said casually, “Young Master Wen, I have business to attend to. I’ll have someone send you back first.”

Ye Ting snapped out of it and pounced on him, “Are you angry?”

He Jing sighed inwardly, held onto his soft waist, and expressionlessly said, “Sit properly.”

Ye Ting didn’t listen to him and clung to his neck, shifting around on his lap.

He Jing, both amused and annoyed, said, “I’m here discussing business with Mr. Wen. Why did you come here?”

Don’t think he didn’t know what the young man’s mind was like.

Ye Ting became even more embarrassed and tried to kiss the corner of his mouth, “Okay, my bad. I shouldn’t have doubted you.”

He Jing pinched his tender face, “Finally realized why I was angry?”

Feeling a bit awkward, Ye Ting nuzzled against his shoulder, adopting a repentant posture.

After enough reflection, he climbed off the man and stammered, “Well… then, you guys continue…”

After saying that, he tried to leave.

He Jing grabbed him, “Since you’re here, why leave?” He pinched his face, “Besides, your classmate is still here. Let him sit and rest for a bit.”

Ye Ting remembered pulling his friend over to catch an affair, only to realize he had misunderstood. His face slightly reddened as he hurried to Wen Yan’s side and said, “Come, take a seat.”

Wen Yan responded with an “oh,” but his gaze remained fixed on the man.

Since entering the room, the man had been silently watching him. It wasn’t until now that he gestured towards Wen Yan and said, “Come here.”

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