Qiao Shu called Yu Qiong, but there was no answer on the other end, seemingly busy with something. He left a message on Yu Qiong’s WeChat expressing his desire to make the news of his marriage public.
Next is waiting for a response.
After doing this, Qiao Shu’s mood was still somewhat excited. Since Jiang Jiayu was busy, he decided to get up and do push-ups to expend some of his excess energy.
After completing a set of push-ups, sweating profusely, and arms sore, Qiao Shu’s excitement also subsided a bit.
Before taking a shower, Qiao Shu glanced at his phone again. Yu Qiong still hadn’t replied to his message.
It was almost 9 o’clock when Gu Chenyan came out of the study. He walked towards the bedroom, which was empty; Qiao Shu wasn’t there.
Faint sounds of water came.
Gu Chenyan took a glance at the closed bathroom door and sat down on the small sofa nearby.
Raising his slender hand, he slightly loosened the tie at the collar. Leaning against the sofa, an unusual trace of embarrassment and melancholy appeared in his eyebrows and eyes.
By now, Gu Chenyan had nearly given up the idea of spending the day outside with Qiao Shu.
But sometimes, plans can’t keep up with changes. In the afternoon, after enjoying cakes with Qiao Shu at a cafe and preparing to go to the next destination, his phone rang.
A problem had suddenly arisen with one of the company’s projects, and the subordinates didn’t dare to make decisions without him. Gu Chenyan had to step in and make decisions.
Their rare date was interrupted.
After rushing back to the hotel with Qiao Shu, Gu Chenyan plunged into the study and started an impromptu video conference that lasted about four hours. There was only a brief ten-minute break in the middle when he had dinner with Qiao Shu.
And now…
Gu Chenyan turned his head to look at the tightly closed bathroom door, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.
With a sudden issue in the project and progress forcibly halted, despite the video conference, the remaining problems required his personal intervention. Therefore, he had to return to Haicheng tomorrow.
How should he tell Qiao Shu?
Gu Chenyan felt a bit troubled.
Qiao Shu was so attached to him. Knowing that he had to leave and couldn’t accompany him would surely make him sad.
Sad Qiao Shu…
Gu Chenyan pursed his thin lips.
Click
After finishing the bath, Qiao Shu, wrapped in steam, walked out of the bathroom holding a dry towel to wipe his hair. As he emerged, he noticed a familiar figure sitting on the sofa from the corner of his eye.
“Gu Chenyan!”
Qiao Shu’s eyes lit up instantly, and then he immediately turned, heading towards Gu Chenyan.
“You’re done with the meeting?”
“Yeah.”
Gu Chenyan looked up at Qiao Shu standing in front of him. Just seeing him could bring such joy and make him display such a brilliant smile.
Gu Chenyan thought.
He stood up, took Qiao Shu’s hand, and led him to sit on the sofa.
Qiao Shu: “Ah?”
Gu Chenyan reached out and took the towel from Qiao Shu’s hand, gently wiping his soft hair. “Let me help you.”
Qiao Shu’s eyes sparkled even more.
Wrapped in sweetness, the smile on his lips became even brighter.
Qiao Shu: “Sure.”
He didn’t refuse.
Gu Chenyan’s movements were gentle. After roughly drying Qiao Shu’s hair, he went to get a hairdryer to finish the job.
Gu Chenyan: “All set.”
He ran his fingers through Qiao Shu’s hair, now dry and still warm from the recent blow-drying.
Warm.
Gu Chenyan: “I’m going to take a shower.”
Qiao Shu smiled: “Okay.”
As Gu Chenyan entered the bathroom, Qiao Shu happily jumped onto the bed and rolled around. Unable to resist, he touched his own hair.
Qiao Shu: “Hehe!”
This is the hair blown by Gu Chenyan.
Blown by his husband.
After enjoying the sweet victory, Qiao Shu took out his phone and took a selfie of his head.
Carefully examining the photo, he happily chuckled for several minutes, then quickly posted the picture on Weibo.
【Qiao Shu V: Isn’t my hair styled beautifully today? I think it looks super good, incredibly good (photo)】
Originally, Qiao Shu wanted to openly show affection by stating that his husband styled his hair. However, since Yu Qiong hadn’t replied yet, revealing this openly might catch her off guard and cause unnecessary trouble.
So, Qiao Shu could only slyly hint at their affection for now. Once Yu Qiong responded and was prepared, he could comment under this post: “My husband styled my hair.”
Ecstatic.
After posting on Weibo, fans quickly filled the comments section.
【Qiao Qiao still looks beautiful today. Pat pat. Qiao Qiao, don’t let bad women affect your mood.】
【Seeing Qiao Qiao’s smile puts my mind at ease.】
【Qiao Qiao, I will love you forever.】
【Ah ah ah, beautiful Qiao Qiao, you finally posted a picture. Can you post more in the future? My phone’s storage is growling in hunger.】
…
Qiao Shu was in a great mood. Thinking that some fans might be saddened after publicly acknowledging his marriage with Gu Chenyan, he patiently replied to each comment.
When Gu Chenyan finished showering, Yu Qiong still hadn’t responded.
Qiao Shu put away his phone and looked at the man coming out of the bathroom. Loose pajamas, a slender neck, and a sexy Adam’s apple…
Gulp
Qiao Shu swallowed.
Hearing the sound, Gu Chenyan looked over.
Qiao Shu wiped his mouth, awkwardly smiled, and jumped off the bed. “I’ll dry your hair for you!”
Stepping onto the floor, he approached Gu Chenyan. As he got closer, he noticed Gu Chenyan’s hair was already dry.
Qiao Shu: “…”
Gu Chenyan: “I dried it inside.”
Qiao Shu：”…”
“Alright.”
Suddenly, Gu Chenyan called him, “Qiao Shu.”
Qiao Shu: “Ah?”
Gu Chenyan: “I have something to tell you.”
His expression was very serious.
It seemed like a serious matter.
Qiao Shu’s heart tightened, and he instantly became nervous.
What does Gu Chenyan want to tell him?
He swallowed hard and cautiously said, “You, um, go ahead, I’m listening.”
Gu Chenyan looked at him.
The color of those eyes was deep, very deep. Unlike Qiao Shu’s brown irises, Gu Chenyan’s pupils were a dense black, making it challenging to discern his true emotions most of the time. It was like a dangerous cosmic black hole, coupled with the inherent coldness in his temperament.
When he turned serious, it easily made people feel tense and uneasy, prompting self-reflection on their mistakes.
Qiao Shu was no exception.
Unexpectedly,
Gu Chenyan: “Qiao Shu, I’m sorry.”
Qiao Shu was stunned.
This was like: “???”
Before Qiao Shu could grasp the specific meaning behind this apology, he found himself embraced in warm arms.
It was Gu Chenyan.
Gu Chenyan held Qiao Shu tightly.
Gu Chenyan: “I have to return to Haicheng. There’s a flight tomorrow morning.”
“Sorry.”
“I can’t stay with you any longer.”
Qiao Shu blinked.
After several seconds, Qiao Shu finally understood what Gu Chenyan meant.
Gu Chenyan was leaving.
He couldn’t stay with him anymore.
Emotions plummeted instantly.
Qiao Shu opened his mouth, wanting to say something but unsure of what to say.
He felt lost.
Finally, he said blankly, “Oh.”
A moment of silence fell between them.
In the end, it was Qiao Shu who broke the silence.
He reached out and hugged Gu Chenyan, looking up at the man who was now very close to him.
Gu Chenyan was looking down at him, concern evident in his eyes, and Qiao Shu felt reassured.
Qiao Shu: “Is it about the company?”
Gu Chenyan: “Yes.”
Qiao Shu: “Will it be very difficult?”
Gu Chenyan: “A bit. But it’s not a problem; it can be resolved soon.”
Smack
Qiao Shu tiptoed and planted a firm kiss on Gu Chenyan’s lips, encouraging him, “You can do it!”
He paused for a moment, then blushed slightly and said, “Husband, go for it!”
Gu Chenyan was slightly taken aback.
Then, he smiled.
Gu Chenyan: “Qiao Shu.”
Qiao Shu: “Mm.”
Gu Chenyan: “Say it again.”
“I want to hear it.”
Qiao Shu’s face blushed even more. He felt a bit shy, but finally, he spoke, “Husband.”
Gu Chenyan: “Say it again.”
Qiao Shu: “Husband.”
Gu Chenyan: “Want to hear it again.”
Qiao Shu: “Husband.”
…
The two of them gradually got lost in the kisses, initially gentle, like drifting cotton, and warm.
But later, their actions changed.
The kiss seemed both long and short. When Qiao Shu was released, his breath was slightly heavy.
His legs pressed against the bed, and with weak legs, he sat directly on the bed.
Bending over, Gu Chenyan gently stroked Qiao Shu’s wet and blushing eyes with his fingertips. His voice was hoarse yet restrained, “Rest now.”
Qiao Shu licked his lips and said, “Okay.”
While lying on the bed, Qiao Shu couldn’t completely calm down. He turned his head, and in the darkness, his eyes, now fully adjusted, could capture the silhouette of Gu Chenyan in the dark.
He watched.
Then, he bit his lip.
Tomorrow, Gu Chenyan would return to Haicheng, and tonight was their last night together.
Feeling a bit reluctant.
But he wasn’t a child; adults should part ways gracefully.
They could still stay in touch through their phones if they couldn’t meet.
Qiao Shu: “…”
Graceful my foot!
He had decided to pursue Gu Chenyan!
Qiao Shu’s chaotic thoughts were very active, contemplating various things, and finally settling on the idea of “the last night.”
The last night?
The spirit of the LSP was awakened.
Qiao Shu quietly shifted towards Gu Chenyan until their arms were tightly pressed together.
He then moved his fingers under the blanket.
Still not seizing the initiative, when Qiao Shu tried to grasp Gu Chenyan’s hand, Gu Chenyan preemptively held his hand.
Gu Chenyan: “Still not asleep?”
The man’s voice became even more seductive in the night, carrying a hint of hoarseness from their recent kiss.
Qiao Shu’s heart itched even more.
He nodded in the darkness, “Mm.”
“Can’t sleep.”
Gu Chenyan fell silent.
After a few seconds, he suggested, “Should I count sheep for you?”
Qiao Shu’s shameless heart fluttered.
Gu Chenyan had already started counting, “One sheep, two sheep, three sheep…”
Qiao Shu: “…”
Qiao Shu: “Gu Chenyan.”
Gu Chenyan stopped counting sheep, “Mm?”
Qiao Shu: “Don’t count sheep tonight.”
“Not tonight.”
The hand held by Gu Chenyan felt slightly sweaty.
Qiao Shu swallowed hard, inviting, “Can you tire me out until I fall asleep?”
In the silence of the darkness for a few seconds,
Gu Chenyan: “These past few days…”
Qiao Shu: “Husband.”
Gu Chenyan remained motionless.
Qiao Shu: “I’ve thought about it.”
Qiao Shu felt Gu Chenyan’s grip on his hand tighten.
Gu Chenyan: “Qiao Shu.”
His voice became even hoarser.
Qiao Shu turned over, and his other hand reached out, finding Gu Chenyan’s other hand in the darkness, fingers intertwined: “My back doesn’t ache anymore.”
“Tomorrow, I can take a day off too.”
“Husband, can we not count sheep tonight?”
In the darkness, the blanket swelled.
Author’s Note:
I promise to update regularly, though my schedule might be a bit unstable.
Thank you during the period from 2021-01-23 01:14:31~2021-01-24 01:22:14 for the angels who voted for me or irrigated me with nutrients!
Thanks to the angels who detonated the landmine: One Qiao Qingyu (1);
Thanks to the angels irrigating with nutrients: Sakkkitama (28), Winter Snow Life (6), Ruo & Qing Chen, Old Dreams Are Hard to Wake Up From (5), It’s Taro (2), Wunai, Strawberry Ice Smoothie Without Ice, Ink, Orange Orange Orange (1);
Thank you all very much for your support, and I will continue to work hard!
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