Winning the Xingmu Award would certainly propel the book to the top of the bestseller list, but reaching the top of the bestseller list didn’t guarantee winning the Xingmu Award.
Bai Sijun had initially thought that even if Mei Yuchen’s new work wasn’t outstanding, with his previous reputation and effective marketing, reaching the top of the bestseller list shouldn’t be a problem. However, now that the goal had suddenly increased, Bai Sijun found himself uncertain.
Mei Yuchen, on the other hand, remained unchanged, still focused and dedicated to typing as if he were a word-processing machine.
Bai Sijun was filled with worry but didn’t want to disturb him, so he could only sigh repeatedly on the side.
After another sigh, the sound of the keyboard tapping ceased, and Mei Yuchen looked up at him, saying, “Bai, why do you keep sighing?”
“Sorry.” Bai Sijun scratched the back of his head. “I’m just worried. What if the chief editor throws a spanner in the works? After all, the manuscript has to go through his hands. If he delays the publication date and we miss the submission deadline…”
“Don’t worry, Bai.” Mei Yuchen calmly interrupted. “As long as he doesn’t know I’m participating in the selection, there’s no reason for him to block me.”
Only then did Bai Sijun realize that, aside from him, no one else knew that Mei Yuchen was participating in the Xingmu Award this time.
He had already won the Xingmu Award, and under normal circumstances, he wouldn’t take the risk of competing for the award again, as it could damage his reputation. Therefore, other participating authors wouldn’t consider him a competitor.
As long as it had nothing to do with the Xingmu Award, Mei Yuchen’s new book would only be a matter of pure business interest for Hongtu.
The chief editor claimed to have given up on his new book, but one had to admit that the book still had significant selling points. It was the first book Mei Yuchen would release after winning the Xingmu Award, a book eagerly awaited by his fans.
To compensate for the losses caused by Mei Yuchen’s delays in the past two years, Hongtu would undoubtedly expedite the release of this book to generate revenue. There was no reason to hold back his manuscript.
Thinking of this, Bai Sijun breathed a temporary sigh of relief, but he couldn’t help but start worrying about other issues.
“I’ve seen the outline of Qi Jun’s new book, and the story is quite good. Moreover, his last book, ‘The Secret of the Trash Can,’ was published this year, so he will definitely participate with two books…”
“Bai, is it me participating or you?” Mei Yuchen laughed. “Why are you more nervous than I am?”
Bai Sijun blushed. “I’m just worried about you.”
“Don’t worry. I’ll do my best.”
Watching Mei Yuchen’s calm demeanor, Bai Sijun felt as if the heavy burden on his shoulders had disappeared, and his heart calmed down. He realized that Mei Yuchen was like his calming agent, making him feel at ease every time he was in a panic.
“I’ve written up to 150,000 words, just the ending left,” Mei Yuchen paused. “Can you take a look for me?”
“So fast?” Bai Sijun was surprised.
Since he had read the initial 70,000 words, Mei Yuchen had always delayed it, citing that “it’s not the right time.” Bai Sijun got used to waiting and didn’t realize that a month had almost passed.
“I also made some modifications to the previous plot, so you better start reading from the beginning,” Mei Yuchen said.
Bai Sijun took a deep breath. “Okay.”
In the previous version, the high school student Xiaojun and his classmate Xiaole became acquainted while having lunch in the cafeteria. In the current version, their familiarity was changed to a fun class activity.
The homeroom teacher had all the students draw lots to pair up. After a week of spending time together, the two students were required to write a commendation letter praising each other’s strengths.
Xiaojun and Xiaole drew each other’s names and naturally became inseparable good friends.
After that, there were major and minor changes in the plot, but what surprised Bai Sijun was that, in this revised version, the story flowed smoothly, and there was no trace of the previous version.
This time, Mei Yuchen didn’t randomly punctuate, making the reading much smoother. However, Bai Sijun deliberately slowed down his reading speed, examining the text very carefully.
From the sofa to the dining table, from the dining table to the bedroom, until the clock pointed to one in the morning, he reluctantly put down the computer.
By this time, Mei Yuchen had fallen asleep next to him, an uncommon occurrence without him initiating any nighttime activities.
The action of putting down the computer woke him up. He sat up, rubbed his eyes, and asked, “How was it?”
Bai Sijun frowned in silence for a moment, then slowly spoke, “There’s hope for winning the award.”
“That’s good,” Mei Yuchen smiled wearily, then hugged Bai Sijun’s waist, silently urging him to go to sleep.
“But there’s still a problem.” he grabbed Mei Yuchen’s arm, preventing him from falling back onto the bed. “Why is the pacing so fast towards the end?”
“Hmm?” Mei Yuchen sat upright, one hand propping him up on the bed, lazily responding.
“The plot is indeed well-connected and engaging, but why do I feel like I’m reading an outline when I get to the end?” Bai Sijun furrowed his brow. “Each transitional scene is written in just two or three sentences. Who are you trying to brush off?”
The drowsiness gradually disappeared from Mei Yuchen’s face. He hung his eyes and remained silent. Bai Sijun softened his tone and said, “Mei, this book is really fantastic. Write it well, don’t let it fall short at the last minute, okay?”
Mei Yuchen pursed his lips and said, “… It’s all your fault.”
Bai Sijun was startled, “Me?”
“You know exactly what I want,” Mei Yuchen paused, “Who do you think is the reason I’m writing so fast?”
Bai Sijun was dumbfounded on the spot. He hadn’t expected to become a stumbling block on Mei Yuchen’s writing journey.
At this point in the book, the chances of winning the award were not just “hopeful” but “very hopeful.” Bai Sijun knew Mei Yuchen’s writing style, so he didn’t overlook any details while reading, as these details were likely foreshadowing for the ending.
The story began with the suicide of a senior in high school, but as it progressed, a bigger mystery emerged—Who was the male classmate Xiaole, and how would his relationship with the protagonist Xiaojun develop?
The pacing being too fast was a relatively easy fix and not a significant issue. Bai Sijun steadied his mind and asked him, “How many words are left for the ending?”
“I don’t know,” Mei Yuchen shrugged, “The ending isn’t decided yet.”
“Not decided?” Bai Sijun was surprised. “Isn’t it just the ending left now?”
“Yeah,” Mei Yuchen lazily replied, “I haven’t figured out whether I want them to be together or not.”
This was also the most curious question for Bai Sijun. Although Xiaojun’s feelings for Xiaole were vague, as the story approached the ending, it became increasingly evident. He believed that other readers would be very curious about how the two characters’ story would conclude.
While he was still contemplating the plot, Mei Yuchen suddenly asked, “Bai, do you want them to be together?”
Bai Sijun replied without thinking, “Of course.”
There probably wasn’t anyone who wouldn’t want that.
Mei Yuchen chuckled softly and said, “You decide.”
Bai Sijun was once again stunned, “I decide?”
“Yeah,” Mei Yuchen said, “Haven’t you noticed that they are us?”
Bai Sijun remained silent, seemingly unable to respond.
He could see that the content of the relationship plot in this book was alluding to him and Mei Yuchen. Mei Yuchen was the introverted male protagonist, and he was the male classmate who came to Mei Yuchen’s side, accompanying him through thick and thin.
Although he had known this for a long time, he had never thought that Mei Yuchen would let him decide the ending.
Liang Ru had said that Mei Yuchen spoiled him, and he had denied it.
But now, thinking about it, Mei Yuchen had been spoiling him in his unique way all along—only clinging to him, only acting cute to him, showing him the new book first, and even letting him decide the ending.
Xiaojun and Xiaole were the two of them. How could he bear to let them part?
“Mei…” Bai Sijun lowered his head slightly, and his voice was slightly trembling.
“Yeah?” Mei Yuchen tilted his head in response.
Bai Sijun lifted his head, meeting Mei Yuchen’s gaze directly, “Let’s do it.”
Mei Yuchen’s expression showed a momentary daze, and the next second, he squinted his eyes, “Are you sure?”
“Yeah.” Bai Sijun’s gaze drifted elsewhere unnaturally. “I’ve taken a shower.”
The spacious bedroom suddenly fell silent. Bai Sijun felt uneasy and a bit scared. He dared not look at Mei Yuchen. However, at this moment, a sudden laughter came from his side. The next second, Mei Yuchen turned over, pressing him down on the bed, and with a smirk, he said, “Fortunately, I foresaw this and prepared early.”
Bai Sijun was puzzled, “Prepared how?”
Mei Yuchen took out two items from the bedside table on his side, precisely the lubricant and condoms they had bought together from the supermarket.
Bai Sijun’s face turned red, and he furrowed his brows, “You clearly said these weren’t for me.”
Mei Yuchen looked serious, “The condoms are not for you, of course. They’re for me.”
Bai Sijun was speechless, “You…”
So, that “for the person on top” meant this?!
Mei Yuchen continued, “Although the condoms aren’t for you, the lubricant is for you.”
His tone carried a sense of “I haven’t treated you unfairly,” making it sound as if he owed him something.
Bai Sijun turned his face away, irritated, “I want to change my mind! I don’t want to do it!”
Mei Yuchen pinched his chin, turning his face back, and grinned, “Too late.”
He tried to push Mei Yuchen’s shoulder, but he soon succumbed to that lingering and seductive kiss.
Although the two kissed every day, each kiss felt like a new adventure, full of anticipation and addictive. Bai Sijun, in a daze, recalled the sentence Mei Yuchen had once said. It turns out, the feeling of “not enough kissing” was like this.
“Bai.” Mei Yuchen released his lips, gently kissing his jaw. “Relax, don’t be nervous.”
“I’m afraid it’ll hurt,” Bai Sijun admitted honestly.
“If it hurts, bite me,” Mei Yuchen licked his Adam’s apple. “Bite however you want.”
“Mmm…” Bai Sijun’s lower body had already reacted, and he couldn’t bear it, so he embraced Mei Yuchen’s back, rubbing against his thighs.
“Don’t be impatient.” Mei Yuchen held Bai his waist, deliberately preventing him from rubbing anywhere, “I’ll take good care of you today.”
“What do you mean taking care of me?” Bai Sijun blushed, “Clearly, you’re also enjoying yourself too.”
Mei Yuchen smiled mysteriously and didn’t reply.
Surrounded by the warm mouth, Bai Sijun comfortably exhaled and expertly placed his legs on Mei Yuchen’s shoulders.
During this time, he couldn’t count how many times Mei Yuchen had done this for him. Anyway, he was sure he couldn’t lose the pleasure.
“Mei…” Bai Sijun raised his hips, “Don’t just lick, suck me.”
Mei Yuchen obediently sucked forcefully, and Bai Sijun immediately felt a pleasant sensation, causing him to curl his toes. He knew that there must be a lot of fluids leaking from his front end, and the thought of Mei Yuchen gradually sucking away that transparent liquid excited him to the point that his back was tingling.
Meiyu Chen released Bai Sijun’s crotch, and his tongue gradually moved downward, passing the hanging pair, and finally arrived at the tightly closed entrance.
Suddenly, two strong hands pressed his knees to his chest, exposing the shy hole completely under the light. The embarrassing posture made Bai Sijun a little flustered, and he called out anxiously, “Mei?”
“Don’t be afraid.” Mei Yuchen supported Bai Sijun’s knees with both hands, burying his head between his thighs, continuing to lick and tease the pink folds.
The pleasure and embarrassment from below continuously layered, constantly assaulting Bai Sijun’s brain. He instinctively hugged his knees, spreading his legs wider, and actively let the entrance meet Mei Yuchen’s tongue.
Mei Yuchen quickly noticed Bai Sijun’s movements, lightly chuckled, then took two pillows and placed them under Bai Sijun’s waist. Now, Bai Sijun was holding his knees, legs wide open, exposing his most private part nakedly to Mei Yuchen.
So embarrassing…
He wanted to close his legs, but Mei Yuchen took his crotch in his mouth again, dispelling that thought.
This time, Mei Yuchen also inserted a middle finger into his entrance while still sucking him. Bai Sijun involuntarily clenched the muscles around his entrance, making it difficult for Mei Yuchen to go any further with just one finger.
“Bai, relax. I promise it won’t hurt,” Mei Yuchen raised his head.
Bai Sijun looked beyond his chest, beyond the swollen and reddened crotch, and could see Mei Yuchen’s middle finger inside him. The scene was too stimulating for him. The desire to go further overwhelmed the fear of intrusion. His Adam’s apple slid down, and he spoke, “You… You can insert it.”
Although the middle finger didn’t fully enter, it was still challenging. Mei Yuchen opened the lubricant, poured some on his hands and Bai Sijun’s lower body. The originally slightly opened entrance immediately tightened due to the cold sensation.
Mei Yuchen, while still taking Bai Sijun orally, used his hand to expand the area below.
One finger, two fingers…
Bai Sijun gradually accepted this strange sensation, and his tense body began to slowly relax. However, when the third finger went in, he couldn’t help but grab Mei Yuchen’s shoulders, anxiously asking, “Do you need to add more?”
Mei Yuchen leaned forward, kissing Bai Sijun’s lips, saying, “Be prepared, it won’t hurt if you are ready.”
Bai Sijun settled down, wrapped his arms around Mei Yuchen’s neck, and tried to focus on the intertwined tongues. While Mei Yuchen expanded below, his other hand didn’t forget to knead Bai Sijun’s nipple. The pleasure quickly made him ignore the peculiar sensation down.
However, at this moment, Bai Sijun suddenly shivered uncontrollably. He stared at Mei Yuchen and asked with a terrified expression, “What was that?”
“Here?” Mei Yuchen squinted his eyes and poked forward with his finger.
The sensation of wanting to cum suddenly attacked the erect crotch, and Bai Sijun barely held back. He looked at Mei Yuchen in shock and asked, “What’s going on?”
Mei Yuchen chuckled. He bit Bai Sijun’s earlobe and said, “Why are you so cute.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the hand inserted into Bai Sijun’s body began to fiercely attack that particular spot.
“Mmm… Mei… Mei Yuchen!” Bai Sijun nervously grabbed Mei Yuchen’s wrist. It was then that he realized there were already four fingers inside him.
“Do you like it?” Mei Yuchen slowed down the pace, gently pressing against the tender walls. The rapid pleasure turned into a lingering and tantalizing sensation. Bai Sijun unconsciously released Mei Yuchen’s wrist, looking unnatural as he said, “i do.”
“good.” Mei Yuchen licked Bai Sijun’s earlobe, then quickly took off his own clothes.
He tore open a condom, and Bai Sijun held his hand, saying, “Let me help you with my mouth first.”
They had always helped each other equally. Bai Sijun subconsciously thought it would be the same this time. However, Mei Yuchen avoided his hand, smirking, “As I said, today, I’ll take care of you.”
Blushing, Bai Sijun didn’t insist. He knew all the techniques he knew were learned from Mei Yuchen. Today, Mei Yuchen wanted to “teach” him something new. Besides being a good student and cooperating with the teacher, he had nothing else to do.
Mei Yuchen piled up two pillows again, making Bai Sijun lie on top.
Bai Sijun couldn’t see what was happening behind him, but he could feel a huge and hot organ aiming at his little entrance below.
Mei Yuchen leaned over and said behind his ear, “Bai, i’m going in.”
Bai Sijun buried his face in the blanket and whispered, “Mmm.”
The already well-expanded hole welcomed the attack of the huge crotch. Bai Sijun clenched his teeth, and there was some pain when the third finger went in. However, now when Mei Yuchen’s crotch entered, everything went smoothly.
The hot and swollen feeling not only filled Bai Sijun’s lower part but also his heart.
“Mei.” Bai Sijun turned his head, “Are you… comfortable?”
“What do you think?” Mei Yuchen gasped, his lips wandering behind Bai Sijun’s shoulder, “Can I move now?”
“Yes.” Bai Sijun blushed.
Meiyu Chen chuckled again.
The sound of bodies colliding instantly filled the entire room. The unprecedented pleasure completely short-circuited Bai Sijun’s brain. He unconsciously bit the blanket because if he let go, moans would escape from his mouth.
Why did it feel so good? Clearly, he should be embarrassed.
Because he was lying on the bed like this, letting Mei Yuchen do this was a new experience for him.
“Bai, do you remember…” Mei Yuchen continued the thrusting movement while pinching Bai Sijun’s waist, “When I tied the apron for you and said your waist was so slender?”
“Um.Mei…. yes.” Bai Sijun couldn’t think clearly; he just subconsciously responded through gasps.
“I wanted to fuck you back then.”
“ummh”
Bai Sijun subconsciously let out a moan.
“No it was first time I saw you shower, I wanted to fuck you.”
“You felt hot in the living room, took off your sweater, and I wanted to fuck you.”
“Your hand was injured, you sucked on your fingers, and I wanted to fuck you too.”
“Wearing the underwear I bought for you, lying on your legs, I wanted to fuck you so badly it drove me crazy.”
“You compared sizes with me, I pressed you to the floor, and you didn’t know how much I wanted to strip you naked right then.”
“…”
“You asked me why I always look at you, I said it’s because you’re handsome.”
Actually, every time I stare at you, I’m imagining fucking you in my mind.
Listening to this, Bai Sijun’s brain finally began to function again. He never knew that Mei Yuchen fantasized about him so frequently. He felt so embarrassed that he couldn’t bear to continue listening, burying his face in the blanket, saying, “Enough, stop talking.”
Mei Yuchen stopped, chuckled softly, and said, “Today, I want to try all the positions I’ve fantasized about.”
He suddenly removed the pillows, making Bai Sijun lie on his side on the bed. Then he lifted one of Bai Sijun’s legs and continued to thrust into his small hole with a crossed position.
With this new position, Bai Sijun’s crotch was no longer pressed below but sticking straight in the air. Mei Yuchen used one hand to stroke it, providing double stimulation from the front and back. Bai Sijun couldn’t hold back and moaned, “Mmm… Ah… Mei… it feels so good…”
The impact below suddenly intensified, and Bai Sijun felt a tingling sensation in his toes. Looking down, he realized Mei Yuchen was licking his toes.
So ticklish…
His whole body felt numb and itchy, and his erect crotch was about to explode.
“Mei, I can’t take it…” Bai Sijun pleaded.
Mei Yuchen completely ignored his words and even increased the stroking speed. Bai Sijun’s legs trembled a few times, and he ejaculated in Mei Yuchen’s hand.
The rapid contraction of the back entrance made Mei Yuchen slow down.
He leaned down and kissed Bai Sijun, who was still immersed in the afterglow of climax, then lifted his legs onto his shoulders and continued to assault the recently used hole.
After the climax, which was already sensitive, waves of pleasure came again. Bai Sijun grabbed Mei Yuchen’s arms, his voice hoarse as he pleaded, “Mei… don’t… don’t move… I really can’t anymore…”
Mei Yuchen stopped the fierce thrusts and switched to a slow grinding. He kissed Bai Sijun’s thigh and asked, “Really don’t want more?”
After a long while, Bai Sijun gradually recovered from the overwhelming pleasure. His erect crotch was standing tall again, and Mei Yuchen’s now throbbing crotch filled his back passage. After coming back to his senses, Bai Sijun felt a hint of…
Unsatisfaction.
Because Mei Yuchen stopped, and the overwhelming pleasure that came like a tidal wave suddenly turned into a trickle. The huge contrast made Bai Sijun feel empty inside.
Uncomfortably, he turned his face away and said softly, “continue.”
“Say it again?” Mei Yuchen continued the gentle thrusting, deliberately not completely inserting his crotch.
Unable to bear the lack of stimulation in the sensitive depth, Bai Sijun twisted his waist and said to Mei Yuchen, “… continue what you were doing before.”
“What was I doing? Say it.” Mei Yuchen asked again.
Bai Sijun knew Mei Yuchen was being deliberate. Helplessly, he pleaded, “Mei…”
Meiyu Chen raised an eyebrow, “say it.”
“Fuck me,” Bai Sijun said this as he pleaded.
Mei Yuchen forcefully inserted his crotch again. Bai Sijun exclaimed in surprise, thinking he would experience the tidal wave of pleasure again. However, after his thrust, there was no further movement.
“Not enough,” Mei Yuchen laughed, “I want to hear something else.”
Bai Sijun bit his lip, resentfully staring at him.
He now finally understood what Mei Yuchen meant that day when he said, “Taste this flavor.” Apparently, when he had stared at him eerily that day, he had already planned for today.
“Hmm?” Mei Yuchen urged, “why don’t you beg for it?”
Bai Sijun bit his lip, and finally, with an air of surrender, he softly said, “.. I beg you…”
Mei Yuchen leaned down, deliberately saying, “I didn’t hear it clearly.”
Bai Sijun closed his eyes, resolute, “I beg you to fuck me, fuck me hard.”
He kept his eyes closed; he didn’t see Mei Yuchen’s expression, but he heard that familiar, devilish laughter.
The next moment, the familiar sensation struck again. Bai Sijun had been ground down without shame. Since he had already spoken the words the first time, he no longer restrained himself, allowing the pleasure to drive him into uninhibited moans, “Mm… ah….. harder…”
He didn’t know what time it was by the time they finished. He only remembered Mei Yuchen changing positions to torment him, truly living up to his promises.
The next morning, when he woke up, Mei Yuchen was still sleeping beside him. He gently brushed aside the strands of hair scattered on Mei Yuchen’s forehead, placed a kiss on the corner of his eye, and then, dragging his sore body, he went outside the room to dial Zhao Lin’s number.
“Zhao Jie, I’d like to ask you for a favor…”
Half an hour later, Bai Sijun left a note and left Mei Yuchen’s villa with a backpack.
