MMH Chapter 35

Wen Yan was forced to meet the man’s gaze and saw the playfulness in his eyes, leaving him momentarily speechless.

Wen Xueli used his fingertips to scratch his chin, “Hmm?”

Wen Yan avoided eye contact, stammering and remaining silent.

When he was about to give in, planning to turn around and escape into the bedroom, the man finally let go of his chin, kissed his forehead with a smile, and said, “Go on, rest well. Good night.”

This time, Wen Yan was the stunned one.

He thought the man really wanted to follow him into the bedroom, even if they didn’t do anything, they could spend a little more time together. It was only a bit past nine…

Wen Xueli smiled as he looked at him, “Reluctant to part with me?”

Wen Yan: “…”

The man’s lips curled with a thick smile, and even his eyes softened. He gently touched the slightly heated face of the young man with the back of his hand, and chuckled, “Are you unwilling? Don’t you want to accompany the little dog to sleep?”

Wen Yan: “…”

How did he hear a hint of jealousy in the man’s words?

Turning to look, the man was looking at him with a meaningful gaze.

Wen Yan lowered his head and obediently replied, “No, if you don’t want it to sleep with me, I’ll listen to you.”

He didn’t see the man’s eyes instantly turn deep.

Wen Xueli gazed deeply at the young man who lowered his head, suddenly tightly gripping the boy’s waist, pulling him into his embrace as if wanting to embed him into his own body.

Such a cute and interesting kid, trusting him like this, made him feel truly fortunate.

Perhaps being single for so many years was just to meet this precious one in front of him.

He held the back of the young man’s head, pressing his lips against the crown of his hair, and whispered, “So obedient.”

Listening to the man’s steady and powerful heartbeat, Wen Yan’s heart raced too. He reached out and hugged the man’s waist, rubbing against his chest, taking it as a response.

Wen Xueli cupped his face, gently kissing the corner of his lips, and smiled, “Since you don’t want to part with me, and I don’t want to part with you, how about we don’t separate tonight? Is that okay?”

Wen Yan: “…”

He really didn’t want to part, but not separating tonight?

…Did that mean they were going to sleep together?

Although he and the man had already shared a bed in a confused situation before, now that their relationship was confirmed, he felt shy.

With a blush on his face, he didn’t know how to react.

Fortunately, after the man kissed him, he didn’t tease him further and led him into the bedroom.

The little dog, impatient, had been circling the two and rushed into the room as soon as the door opened. It promptly jumped onto the bed, and curled itself into a ball, pretending to be asleep.

Wen Yan: “…”

At least, he had just cleaned the puppy’s paws, face, and bottom, so the bedding wouldn’t get dirty.

Charmed by the adorable little creature, Wen Yan approached, picked up the small bundle, and kissed its forehead.

Following behind, Wen Xueli shook his head with a smile, “A cunning little rascal, it must take after me.”

Wen Yan glanced at him, “… and not like me.” Hmph.

Wen Xueli, enchanted by the youth and the puppy, scooped them up in his long arms and sat on the edge of the bed.

Wen Yan obediently leaned against him, and the two began chatting.

The man sensed the boy’s nervousness and gently inquired about his school life.

As Wen Yan gradually relaxed in the man’s embrace, he shared the details of his week, including joining the physics club, having meals with his roommate twice, and getting familiar with everyone. He also mentioned the deputy dean’s offer for an internship, expressing his desire to seize this rare opportunity, especially considering its potential connection to national defense. Even if he couldn’t contribute much, he saw it as a chance to learn.

The deputy dean brought along a Ph.D., and there were other school supervisors and even academicians in the project. The reason undergraduate students were allocated positions this time was mainly for talent cultivation; they weren’t expected to make significant contributions.

The man listened attentively, and after hearing it all, he gently stroked the young man’s face, saying, “With your intelligence, I believe you’ll learn what you want.”

Wen Yan nodded with a smile. Chatting with the man like this, holding his beloved little dog, made life feel complete.

In Hongcheng, the man was always busy, and Wen Yan thought he rarely spoke much. However, as they spent more time together, he discovered the man had a humorous side and was skilled at listening. He was always able to warm his heart with his gentleness.

Rubbing the dog’s ears, Wen Yan looked up at the man and asked, “What about you?”

Wen Xueli lowered his head to meet the boy’s gaze, his eyes gentle. “Hmm?”

Wen Yan said, “I also want to know about your life…”

Wen Xueli looked into the young man’s clear eyes and spoke with a husky voice, “Alright, whatever you want to know, I’ll tell you.”

In fact, his life was quite simple. Raised as the heir to the family’s authority, and with good relations between Grandpa Wen and those in higher positions, he had attended various formal events since childhood. The elders even hinted that he should become a leader in Hongcheng.

However, Grandpa Wen, before leaving, held his hand and told him not to feel burdened. He could live whatever kind of life he wanted.

Because aiming for that position would inevitably come with countless costs.

Grandpa Wen wanted Wen Xueli to live happily.

After hearing this, Wen Yan secretly thought that no wonder Wen Xueli respected Grandpa Wen so much; Grandpa Wen was indeed a wise elder.

He came from a family with a wise patriarch.

Wen Xueli held the boy’s hand and slowly said, “After Grandpa’s passing, the elders in the clan intensified their efforts. To ensure I attain a higher position in the future, they even tried to arrange a marriage alliance with another prestigious family. I used the excuse of coming to Haicheng to avoid their nagging, and I entrusted matters in Hongcheng to my cousin in the family.”

Wen Yan hadn’t expected such high expectations from Wen’s family towards the man.

Upon reflection, he understood.

As the most influential family in Hongcheng with strong ties to those in higher positions, and with the man being the next generation leader of the Wen family, not only the Wen family but also outsiders must be anticipating his performance.

He held the man’s hand and hesitated, “So… Uncle, what kind of life do you want?”

In reality, he wanted to ask if he had a place in the life the man desired.

Wen Xueli looked deeply into his eyes and said, “Preserve the Wen family’s legacy, and ensure a smooth transition to the next generation. As for the rest…”

He suddenly paused.

Wen Yan felt inexplicably nervous, meeting his gaze and waiting for him to continue.

The man smiled slightly, gently touching his face with his fingertips, “Having you is enough.”

Somehow, Wen Yan’s eyes suddenly became moist.

He had just been wondering if he had a place in the man’s future plans, and it seemed like the man had read his mind, giving him an affirmative answer.

Placing the little dog on his lap, he hugged the man’s waist, and choked up, “Me too.”

After losing his grandparents, the man appeared in his life like a deity, a beam of light that dispelled all the darkness in his heart. He would love the man with all his might.

Wen Xueli’s eyes became particularly profound, and suddenly, he lifted him onto his lap, kissing him passionately.

But in the end, the man only continued to kiss him without proceeding to the next step. Later, sensing his fatigue, he got up, bid him goodnight, and left the room with the little dog.

Wen Yan watched the man walk away, and somehow, he felt a bit inexplicably disappointed.

Although he hadn’t thought about getting intimate with the man so early, the man’s restraint left him feeling somewhat disheartened.

In truth, he wanted to ask the man if he remembered what happened over a month ago.

He suspected the man didn’t remember at all.

If he did remember, why was there no trace of awkwardness when they were alone together? Occasionally teasing him was also done openly.

But then he thought, if the man didn’t remember, why would he be with him?

He didn’t consider himself outstanding enough for the man to fall for him in such a short time.

According to Tang Ji’s words, the man had been surrounded by exceptional individuals, both men and women, from childhood to adulthood. They were either from prestigious families, exceptionally beautiful or possessed both qualities.

The fact that the man reciprocated his feelings surprised him. He had actually forgotten to inquire why the man would like him.

In the end, it was his lack of confidence; he always felt he wasn’t deserving of the man.

It seemed like he needed to put in more effort to catch up with the man.

Wen Yan is not a person who underestimates himself. Even when the family conditions were tough in the past, and he had to work to earn tuition fees, he remained positive and optimistic.

Therefore, he doesn’t feel inferior, and he will strive to become outstanding.

Lost in his thoughts, he suddenly heard scratching and whimpering sounds from outside, which seemed to be from the little dog.

He was a bit puzzled.

Didn’t the man just take the little dog away?

Wearing his slippers, he walked a few steps to open the door. Before he could react, the little dog swiftly passed through his legs and darted into his bedroom.

The man, now in a robe, stood by the railing, arms crossed, and said, “It insisted on running to your side.”

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