After their deep kiss, they leaned against each other, breathing heavily with their foreheads touching.
They gazed into each other’s eyes, seeing their own reflections in the depths of the other’s eyes.
Wen Yan felt surreal. They had just started dating, yet they had become so intimate without realizing it. Their kisses were becoming more proficient, as if they had been together for a long time, displaying a seasoned and intimate understanding.
Wen Xueli touched his face and said softly, “Hungry?”
He knew that the kid had been called to the office and hadn’t had dinner yet.
As soon as Wen Yan got into the car, they kissed passionately, and he was embraced by the man. He belatedly realized, afraid of the driver’s teasing, but when he raised his head, he found that the partition had already been lowered.
Feeling more at ease, he nodded gently, “Mm, a bit.”
Wen Xueli didn’t let him go, keeping him in his arms and placing him on his lap. He said, “Let’s go home to eat, okay? Aunt Liang prepared a table of dishes, all your favorites… Xiao Ai misses you too.”
Wen Yan nodded again.
Aunt Liang’s cooking at home was definitely better than outside, and it was healthier. He also missed the little dog, wondering if it would recognize him this time.
Seeing his obedient appearance, Wen Xueli couldn’t help but smile. He took out a thermos from the side and said, “This is the spare ribs soup Aunt Liang made. Have a sip to fill your stomach.”
Surprisingly, he brought soup for him. Wen Yan felt touched, thinking that the man was indeed very attentive.
The thermos was too large, so Wen Xueli poured the rich soup into the cup lid and handed it to him.
Wen Yan took it in his hand, sipping it slowly. The warm liquid filled his stomach, and his heart felt warm too.
When the young man ate, he was refined and graceful, with a touch of gentleness.
Wen Xueli suddenly felt a sense of guilt and slowly ran his fingertips over the young man’s face, saying, “Tomorrow, I’ll take you somewhere.”
Wen Yan looked at him puzzled.
Wen Xueli smiled, “I’ll take you to eat something delicious.”
After not seeing each other for ten days, he should take the young man out for a date.
Even though he was a round older than the young man, he wanted him to enjoy dating like his peers.
Wen Yan didn’t see anything wrong with going home to eat. He wasn’t someone who liked to be extravagant, and for him, there was no difference between being at home or outside.
But when the man mentioned tomorrow, he remembered the matter of responding to the deputy dean early in the morning.
He hesitated for a moment, drank the soup in the lid, looked at Wen Xueli, and said softly, “Uncle, there’s something I want to discuss with you.”
Wen Xueli’s gaze fell on his rosy lips moistened by the soup. He wiped it with a tissue before speaking gently, “Go ahead.”
Wen Yan then explained the situation.
The man listened quietly, not immediately responding but instead asking, “Why do you need to discuss this with me?”
Wen Yan was quite surprised.
In his subconscious, he thought that since he was already with the man, his schedule and future should be known to the man, and he should be involved.
But it seems that the man doesn’t have such a concept…
Could it be that the man simply doesn’t care about him?
He was stunned for a moment and said, “Aren’t we already together now… I want you to be a part of my life…”
At these words, Wen Xueli’s eyes gradually dimmed, looking deeply into his.
In his state of confusion, the man suddenly bit his tender lips and said in a low voice, “Yanyan, you really are taking my life.”
Wen Yan was a bit confused, not understanding why the man suddenly spoke such affectionate words.
Wen Xueli bit his soft lips, then lifted his chin, gazing at him solemnly, saying, “Although we are already a couple and will definitely spend our lives together in the future, Yanyan, I won’t interfere with any of your decisions.”
Wen Yan focused on the first part of what he said.
The man said they would spend their lives together…
His heart suddenly pounded.
Wen Xueli gently touched his face with his fingertips and said softly, “You can do whatever you want to do.”
Wen Yan stared blankly at him.
He kissed the tip of the young man’s nose with a smile, “Silly, I’m busy usually, and there are many things I can only report to you, but I can’t change my schedule… If you sacrifice for me everywhere, are you trying to make me feel guilty?” He lifted the young man’s chin, looking gentle and serious, “Life is not just about emotions; there are also things you want to do, careers you want to pursue… Yanyan, remember, whatever you want to do, I will support you because you are at the tip of my heart, and I won’t let you feel a bit uncomfortable, okay?”
Wen Yan stared with wide eyes, completely stunned.
The man is indirectly confessing, isn’t he…
On the tip of the man’s heart… he heard in his ears, feeling his whole being tingling, almost intoxicated by the man’s tender words.
And he truly realized how mature and tolerant the man’s thinking was.
He was so fortunate to have such a loving partner guiding his life.
Thinking of this, he secretly made up his mind to keep pace with the man.
The best relationship is to progress together; he has to strive to match up with such an excellent partner.
Gently rubbing his cheek against the man’s large and warm palm, he said, “Um… then I’ll reply to the teacher that I’m willing to participate in the project.”
Wen Xueli touched his face, smiling, “Good.”
Wen Yan sent a message to the deputy dean, put away his phone, looked at the man, hesitated, “I might have to go back to school tomorrow… You wanted to take me somewhere, right? I’m afraid I won’t have time to go…”
Wen Xueli smiled and kissed him, “It’s okay. You’ll have time in the evening, and I’ll pick you up then.”
Seeing the man being so generous, Wen Yan naturally felt sweet in his heart.
He gently agreed and took the initiative to kiss the man.
This led to another deep kiss from the man.
The two cuddled back to the villa, and the little dog, hearing the sound of the car, rushed out from the house.
As soon as Wen Yan pushed open the car door, the little dog used its front paws to hug his legs and wagged its tail at him.
He immediately joyfully picked it up.
After a few days of not seeing each other, the little dog had gained some weight and grown a bit.
Puppies grow quickly, usually taking shape around the eighth month, and Xiao Ai is now a little over three months old, entering a period of rapid growth.
Walking side by side with the young man towards the entrance, Wen Xueli touched the puppy’s head, lightly laughing, “It really favors you.”
Wen Yan pressed his face against the dog’s, joyfully kissing the dog’s forehead. He felt delighted in his heart.
Xiao Ai didn’t forget him; that’s wonderful.
After patting the puppy’s head, Wen Xueli pinched the young man’s face, casually saying, “Perhaps it knows you’re the boss of this house.”
Wen Yan blinked.
Turning his gaze to look at the man, he saw the man smiling at him.
By now, the night had fallen, and dim lights lit up in the courtyard.
The two stood on the steps leading to the main gate. The light passed through the eaves, shining on the man’s face. In the man’s eyes, it seemed like starlight was sparkling.
In that starlight, his reflection filled the entire scene.
Wen Yan inexplicably felt a warmth spreading across his face. Holding the dog, he ran towards the entrance.
Aunt Liang warmly welcomed him home, immediately serving a table full of dishes.
Wen Yan ate with great satisfaction.
The food in the school cafeteria was okay, but there was still a significant gap compared to Aunt Liang’s cooking.
After finishing the meal, Wen Xueli saw him rubbing his stomach and chuckled, “How about we take a walk in the yard, digest a bit, and, by the way, stroll with the little one? What do you think?”
“Little one?” Wen Yan was momentarily puzzled.
Wen Xueli bent down, picked up the little dog that was spinning around their legs, and placed it in his arms, smiling, “Isn’t this our little one?”
Wen Yan: “…”
Taking a closer look, it did seem like he and the man, along with the little dog, resembled a family of three.
“But… Xiao Ai is raised by Aunt Liang.” He muttered to himself, forcibly shaking off his thoughts.
Wen Xueli must have heard his words, his lips curved with a smile, but he didn’t say anything.
On the other hand, AuntLiang really wanted to tell the young master that the little dog was personally carried back by the master and even instructed her to pretend she raised it to keep the young master in the dark.
She couldn’t understand the whimsicality between young people. The master told her not to reveal the truth, so she had to continue keeping it a secret.
In her eyes, the young master holding the little dog, standing together with the master, did indeed look like a family.
The two stepped out of the house, slowly strolling in the yard.
Tonight, the moonlight was exceptionally bright. Beside them, the water flowed gently, occasionally accompanied by the sounds of insects and birds. Such a beautiful scene elevated everyone’s mood.
Wen Yan was afraid the little dog might get lost in the bushes, so he held the leash while the man held his other hand. The two walked side by side under the moonlight.
No one spoke, but the atmosphere between them was warm and sweet.
After a while, the man suddenly stopped, gazing at the bright moon and asking, “Yanyan, do you think tonight’s moonlight is beautiful?”
Wen Yan, a science major, although not bad in Chinese, and with minimal deductions in the essay section of the college entrance exam, usually followed sample essays, showing not much literary flair.
On the other hand, he had read many books in the field of science, including profound physics works.
Gazing at the moon for a long time, he couldn’t come up with any poetic verses and could only dryly reply, “Hmm… beautiful.”
Watching his cute expression, Wen Xueli couldn’t help but curve his lips.
He ruffled the boy’s hair, leading him to sit on a nearby bench, and softly said, “Yanyan, there’s something I need to tell you in advance.”
Seeing his serious tone, Wen Yan immediately sat up straight, ready to listen.
Wen Xueli, holding his hand, said straightforwardly, “If someday someone from the Wen family comes looking for you, ignore them and tell me directly. I’ll handle it.”
Wen Yan looked at him in confusion, “What’s going on?”
Wen Xueli didn’t beat around the bush, holding his hand, and said, “This time returning to Hongcheng, besides the company matters, the elders of the clan also discussed with me, suggesting a marriage alliance with another family.”
Wen Yan was genuinely surprised.
Wen Xueli wrapped his fingers around his, explaining, “I’ve made it clear that I have a partner and won’t agree to the alliance. I can handle these matters, but I’m worried about a potential situation… When you’re at school, there are many places I can’t take care of.”
He could arrange things with school authorities, but the school was still a place with free access. If the elders of the Wen family came looking, the school authorities might not be able to prevent it.
Of course, in the recent period, the elders of the clan wouldn’t have the chance to come looking for Wen Yan because he had caused some trouble for them. At least for another two months, they wouldn’t be able to spare the time. However, he was concerned that after two months, these people might find Wen Yan, so he needed to communicate with the young man first.
Wen Yan listened to the explanation and reassured, “I will be cautious; don’t worry.”
Wen Xueli smiled as he gently touched the boy’s face, “Good boy.”
This aspect of the young man, his earnestness in everything he did, brought joy to Wen Xueli.
“When the time comes, don’t conflict with them. Remember to contact me,” he reminded again.
Wen Yan obediently agreed.
After a while of strolling, they finished their meal and returned to the house with the little dog.
Wen Yan untied the leash for the puppy, and it immediately hummed and trotted upstairs. Every few steps, it looked back at him, as if urging him to hurry up and go to sleep.
It wanted to sleep with him.
Wen Yan couldn’t help but laugh, looking at Wen Xueli, saying, “Uncle, then I’ll go back to my room.”
However, Wen Xueli grabbed his hand, “Together.”
At first, Wen Yan didn’t think much about it, until he reached the bedroom door, and Wen Xueli still didn’t let go of his hand.
His heart skipped a beat.
Could it be that when the man said “together,” he didn’t mean going upstairs together but sleeping together?
He couldn’t help but think of that night in Hongcheng, coupled with Ye Ting’s constant nagging in his ear. Various inappropriate images immediately popped into his mind.
He wouldn’t dare to make eye contact with the man, let alone ask why he didn’t let go of his hand.
Wen Xueli tilted up his chin, his eyes smiling, “Yanyan, what are you thinking? Your face is all red.”
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