When Gu Chenyan came out, Qiao Shu still couldn’t shake off the confusion about the familiar Ran Jiming.
Gu Chenyan: “What’s wrong?”
Qiao Shu snapped back to reality.
The man, who had finished showering, had changed into new clothes and was putting on a wristwatch with one hand.
Ah!
Putting on a watch looked so handsome! Qiao Shu instantly forgot his previous confusion. His heart and eyes filled with admiration for this man who fascinated him.
Gu Chenyan looked at him, “Did you wait long?” After putting on the watch, he walked to Qiao Shu, raised his hand, and ruffled Qiao Shu’s hair.
Yes, now he could ruffle it.
The broad and warm palm on his head, with gentle movements, sweetened Qiao Shu’s mood. He slightly tilted his head back, smiling at the man in front of him. “Not at all. When I went to get the clothes just now, I saw someone who seemed familiar.”
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm?”
Qiao Shu tilted his head slightly. “But I can’t remember. It’s probably not important.”
Qiao Shu grabbed Gu Chenyan’s arm, “These things don’t matter. Did you get hurt from the fall?”
Gu Chenyan: “No.”
Blushing, Qiao Shu, with watery eyes, said, “Mr. Gu, Little Mr. Qiao will personally check on you tonight.”
Gu Chenyan: “Good.”
“I’ll make sure Little Mr. Qiao is satisfied.”
In a solemn tone.
Somehow, it made Qiao Shu’s face even hotter.
Cough
Uncomfortably averting his gaze, Qiao Shu looked at the mural on the room’s wall. “We should go now.”
Gu Chenyan: “Okay.”
Qiao Shu turned his head back again, spreading his arms, “Your Little Mr. Qiao has been sitting for a while. Mr. Gu, could you help him up?”
Gu Chenyan: “Sure.”
As the man approached, Qiao Shu could smell the fragrance on him, different from the one at home. It had a faint peppermint scent. Although Qiao Shu had used this type before and felt nothing special, at this moment, it seemed very pleasant on the man.
With a force on his waist, Qiao Shu followed that force and stood up from the chair.
Returning to his senses, he smiled, “Let’s go.”
Gu Chenyan reached out, warmly enveloping Qiao Shu’s hand.
“Okay.”
Walking together, Qiao Shu sneakily glanced at the man.
Occasionally indulging in a bit of sweetness felt really nice.
The feeling of having your indulgence satisfied was even more delightful.
The two went to retrieve the basket of vegetables they had stored. When they returned to the stream, they found Zhou Yanqing alone, surrounded by smoke, diligently roasting chicken wings and skewers.
As he grilled, he fiercely bit into a cooked skewer with a very resentful expression.
Muttering to himself, “Hmph, I have skewers, I have company. I’ll eat them all and see what you guys will do!”
Qiao Shu placed the basket that Gu Chenyan held on a small table nearby, glanced around, and asked in confusion, “Have Yu Yu and Senior Chu not returned yet?”
Zhou Yanqing rolled his eyes dramatically, “No.”
Not paying much attention, Qiao Shu turned to Gu Chenyan, “Do you want grilled skewers? I can grill for you; I’m pretty good at it.”
Gu Chenyan: “Sure.”
Joyfully, Qiao Shu walked over to Zhou Yanqing, who took a well-prepared skewer of shrimp and said, “Sister-in-law, I have some grilled ones here. Want some? I’m quite good at grilling.”
Qiao Shu, with a forced smile, said, “No need. I want to personally grill for my husband.”
Zhou Yanqing: “…”
Farewell!
Zhou Yanqing indignantly picked up his own grilled shrimp, took a bite, made a fierce expression, and finally swallowed the whole thing, shell included.
Zhou Yanqing: “…”
Clearing his throat…
Zhou Yanqing turned and coughed.
“Yanqing.” Gu Chenyan walked behind Zhou Yanqing.
Hearing the voice, Zhou Yanqing pitifully turned his head, “Brother…”
Gu Chenyan: “Move aside.”
Zhou Yanqing: “???”
Zhou Yanqing: “…”
Alone by the grill, Zhou Yanqing watched the couple smiling at each other in front of the grill, almost biting his palm in frustration.
Being single is too hard.
No human rights!
When Qiao Shu finished grilling the shrimp, Jiang Jiayu and Chu Chisheng returned.
Each holding a small basket of fruit, Jiang Jiayu walked beside Chu Chisheng, head lowered. Qiao Shu looked over and keenly noticed that Jiang Jiayu’s exposed ears had turned red.
A rosy color.
Oh, something’s up.
Qiao Shu tasted the invisible sweetness from the CP, feeling even better. He withdrew his gaze, plated the grilled shrimp, and looked at the man beside him, “Shall we eat over there?”
Gu Chenyan: “Sure.”
Gu Chenyan plated the beef skewers, chicken wingtips, and a few other skewers he had grilled, following Qiao Shu.
Next to the stream were stone tables, stone benches, and entertainment equipment like swings and hammocks. Qiao Shu and Gu Chenyan sat down at the stone table, then picked up a skewer of shrimp and started peeling the shells.
Qiao Shu liked to eat grilled shrimp with the shells on, spitting out the shells at the end. It had a special flavor. However, Gu Chenyan definitely wouldn’t appreciate that.
Spitting out shrimp shells seemed too uncouth.
So, naturally, Qiao Shu began peeling the shrimp for Gu Chenyan.
The freshly grilled shrimp were a bit hot. Qiao Shu blew on them while peeling and handed a peeled one to Gu Chenyan, saying, “Here.”
Gu Chenyan was momentarily stunned.
Qiao Shu handed the shrimp skewer to Gu Chenyan and, without any hesitation, started peeling another one.
Gu Chenyan: “Qiao Shu.”
Qiao Shu: “Hmm?”
Gu Chenyan: “Let me do it myself.” He placed the skewer he had grilled in front of Qiao Shu, “You eat first; it might cool down later.”
Qiao Shu smiled, “No worries. Since you don’t like peeling, I’ll help you.” He paused for a moment, taking advantage of the situation, and grinned, “Gu Chenyan.”
“How about you feed me?”
“I’ll peel the shells for you, and you can feed me.”
“Is that okay?”
Gu Chenyan hesitated for a moment and then smiled, “Sure.”
The two of them immersed themselves in their world of affection, leaving Jiang Jiayu awkwardly watching from a distance.
He occasionally glanced at Chu Chisheng and then at Qiao Shu.
Chu Chisheng: “What’s wrong?”
Jiang Jiayu quickly shook his head, “Nothing, nothing.”
Chu Chisheng: “Want some grilled skewers? I’ll grill whatever you like.”
Jiang Jiayu, pleasantly surprised, said, “No, no need. I can do it myself.”
Chu Chisheng: “Xiao Yu, you don’t need to be so restrained with me. How about some kebabs?”
Jiang Jiayu blushed, “Uh, okay. Thank you, Senior Chu.”
Chu Chisheng smiled. He ruffled Jiang Jiayu’s hair and went to the grill to barbecue.
When Qiao Shu finished peeling all the shrimp shells, Jiang Jiayu couldn’t resist pulling him away.
“Qiao Shu, let’s go wash the vegetables and fruits together.”
Before Qiao Shu could speak, Gu Chenyan interjected, “It’s cold, I’ll go wash them.”
Jiang Jiayu looked at Qiao Shu for help.
Qiao Shu instantly understood and said, “Then Yu Yu and I will go gather firewood.”
Before leaving, Qiao Shu held Gu Chenyan’s hand, saying, “Wait for me to come back, and then we can wash the vegetables together. We’ll heat some water for washing.”
Gu Chenyan nodded, “Okay.”
“Be careful, don’t fall.”
In fact, firewood was provided here. But to offer guests more enjoyment, the owner allowed people to pick up plenty of dry branches in the mountains.
Qiao Shu and Jiang Jiayu walked through the mountains, occasionally bending down to pick up dry branches. They also encountered other guests who came to collect firewood.
Qiao Shu: “Yu Yu, is there something you want to say?”
Jiang Jiayu blushed instantly.
Understanding his hesitation, Qiao Shu asked directly, “Are you trying to talk to me about Senior Chu’s matters?”
Jiang Jiayu nodded.
After a while, he shyly said in a low voice, “Qiao Shu, I feel like Senior Chu might be interested in me.”
Oh wow!
“Just now, when I was picking fruit, I fell from a tree, and Senior Chu caught me in time.”
“After that, he kept holding my hand and wouldn’t let me climb trees…”
“Ah! I don’t know how to say it; it’s just a feeling, but I’m afraid I’m reading too much into it.” Jiang Jiayu was very conflicted.
Qiao Shu remained silent for a moment.
No, you’re not being presumptuous. Chu Chisheng does like you.
However, Qiao Shu didn’t expect this plot to unfold so early. In the book, Jiang Jiayu only realized Chu Chisheng’s feelings for him when they participated in a variety show together.
It seems like the butterfly effect he caused stirred up some plot developments.
Fortunately, this is heading in a positive direction.
So, Qiao Shu calmly said, “Yu Yu, don’t worry. If Senior Chu really likes you, he will definitely take the initiative to pursue you.”
He patted Jiang Jiayu on the shoulder, “Just wait.”
“Of course, if you can’t wait, you can go ahead and pursue Senior Chu.”
“I, I, I…” Jiang Jiayu stammered, turning his eyes anxiously, and nervously said, “I can wait.”
“Wait a minute!”
Staring at Qiao Shu, Jiang Jiayu tried to cover up by saying, “I didn’t say I like Senior Chu.”
Qiao Shu laughed, “Sure, sure, you don’t like Senior Chu. You just blush and your heart races when you see him.”
Jiang Jiayu: “…”
After a while, Jiang Jiayu humbly asked, “If I pursue Senior Chu, what if he rejects me? Will I never see him again in the future?”
Qiao Shu thought: ‘If you confess to Chu Chisheng, he will definitely agree.’
But he couldn’t spoil the plot.
So Qiao Shu suggested, “If you’re not sure, observe for a while longer before deciding?”
“If Senior Chu really likes you, there will definitely be other signs.”
Jiang Jiayu thought for a moment and said, “Okay.”
With the relationship matter resolved, Jiang Jiayu regained his cheerful demeanor. He said, “Qiao Qiao, Mr. Gu is so gentle to you; he must really like you.”
“The way he fed you the skewers just now was so gentle.” Jiang Jiayu sounded a bit envious.
At the same time, he was genuinely happy for Qiao Shu.
Whenever Gu Chenyan was mentioned, the smile on Qiao Shu’s face couldn’t fade away. It was sweet like honey mixed in.
He smiled, with a hint of slight disappointment. However, this small disappointment couldn’t overshadow Qiao Shu’s mood.
He smiled at Jiang Jiayu and said, “I will make Gu Chenyan like me even more.”
Until like turns into love.
Jiang Jiayu: “…”
Oh, this is the taste of dog food.
Woof!
The two of them carried the firewood towards the stream. Over there, Gu Chenyan and the others had already started a fire.
After Qiao Shu and Jiang Jiayu left, Gu Chenyan and the rest also went to gather firewood.
After preparing the ingredients, each of them showcased their cooking skills, preparing a variety of dishes.
The five of them sat around the stone table.
Surrounded by the beautiful scenery and the presence of his favorite person, Qiao Shu had a hearty appetite.
The dish he ate the most was the cauliflower stir-fried by Gu Chenyan, using the cauliflower he had given to Gu Chenyan. From start to finish, Gu Chenyan personally handled everything for this cauliflower.
Gu Chenyan also ate most of this cauliflower. Of course, he also had his share of the dishes cooked by Qiao Shu.
Jiang Jiayu and Chu Chisheng were the first to taste each other’s dishes.
Except for Zhou Yanqing.
Zhou Yanqing sat on the side, watching the couple on his left and the lovers on his right. He looked at the elaborate dishes in front of him, untouched and forlorn.
So, what exactly did he come here for today?
Blind dates aren’t delightful?
No, blind dates are very delightful!
After enjoying the dishes, Qiao Shu took some skewers and savored them, eating one after another. The food was delicious, and his stomach seemed like a bottomless pit.
Jiang Jiayu was dumbfounded.
Jiang Jiayu: “Qiao Shu?”
Qiao Shu: “Hmm?”
Jiang Jiayu: “Aren’t you full?”
Qiao Shu: “Not at all, why?”
Jiang Jiayu blurted out, “You’re not actually pregnant, are you?”
Qiao Shu: “…”
Suddenly, the entire table’s attention shifted to Qiao Shu. Their gazes were peculiar, and Qiao Shu’s embarrassed face turned red. Most importantly, he didn’t understand why he thought of that dream again…
After a while, Qiao Shu glared at Jiang Jiayu in anger. “What nonsense are you talking about? I’m a man.”
Jiang Jiayu chuckled, “Let me see if Qiao Shu’s belly has grown.”
Zhou Yanqing suddenly retaliated, “Sister-in-law, I also think you look like you’re pregnant. Pregnant people always have a good appetite.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
“I, I am…”
Qiao Shu couldn’t articulate it. He had been a bit reckless in the past couple of days, particularly with the playful banter with Gu Chenyan. As a result, he had a slight swelling, and during these two days, he could only have light meals. Facing a table full of his favorite dishes today, especially barbecue, he couldn’t resist eating a bit more.
Qiao Shu looked at the empty bamboo skewers in front of him, his face turning a bit red…
Well.
Not just a bit.
But definitely not because he was pregnant.
The one who could be pregnant was Jiang Jiayu, not him.
Thinking of this, Qiao Shu suddenly laughed. He looked at Jiang Jiayu and said, “Yu Yu, counterattack!”
Jiang Jiayu: “…”
Qiao Shu triumphantly said, “My counterattack is accurate.”
Jiang Jiayu, with a poker face, responded, “You’re so childish, counterattack!”
Qiao Shu: “You’re the childish one, counterattack!”
Jiang Jiayu: “Counterattack!”
Qiao Shu: “Counterattack!”
…
The two of them playfully counterattacked each other and finally stopped when they got tired.
Gu Chenyan: “Are you still eating?”
Burp~
Qiao Shu: “…”
“I won’t eat anymore.”
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm.”
He got up, used the hot water that had been heated to warm a towel, and then turned back, saying, “I’ll wipe it for you.”
Qiao Shu’s bright eyes looked up.
The man’s movements were very gentle, wiping Qiao Shu’s mouth and hands.
In the meantime, Qiao Shu saw Chu Chisheng silently get up, also went to heat a towel, and then handed it to Jiang Jiayu.
Jiang Jiayu blushed and took it.
Zhou Yanqing: “…”
I want to go home.
Blind dates are really quite nice.
He stood up alone, squatted by the stream alone, took a lonely look at his unparalleled handsome face, and then washed his hands alone.
Zhou Yanqing: “Hiss!”
“So cold.”
Maybe I should go heat a towel too.
Having eaten and drank their fill, and experienced the joy of camping, the five decided to wander around.
As for the remnants of the camping, there would naturally be staff coming to clean up.
People who come here to play are all looking to experience joy and don’t want to take care of the subsequent hygiene themselves.
Admiring the scenery is naturally done in pairs.
Qiao Shu, being very loyal, assigned Jiang Jiayu to Chu Chisheng. When it came time to arrange Zhou Yanqing, he hesitated.
Qiao Shu: QAQ
He wanted to have a private moment with Gu Chenyan, but it seemed not quite right to leave Zhou Yanqing alone.
In a dilemma.
Gu Chenyan wasn’t bothered at all. He directly held Qiao Shu’s hand and said to Zhou Yanqing, “Qiao Shu and I will go.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
Zhou Yanqing: “…”
Zhou Yanqing’s heart died like ashes.
He waved his hand in a despondent manner, “You guys go, I can be alone.”
Being alone is actually quite good, at least he doesn’t have to follow along and eat dog food.
Today, he’s really full.
Zhou Yanqing: “Hehe.”
He watched the two couples leave, turned around with strength, and walked away.
Along the roadside, there were signs along the way. Qiao Shu and Gu Chenyan went to see the waterfall and then went to see the peacocks kept in the mountains together. Along the way, Qiao Shu openly took quite a few photos of Gu Chenyan. In the end, the two sat on a rock and admired the expanse of plum blossoms.
Pink plum blossoms were in full bloom, continuous and endless, emitting a faint fragrance.
Qiao Shu took a deep breath.
He smiled and turned to look at Gu Chenyan, suddenly saying, “Gu Chenyan—”
Gu Chenyan looked down at him, “Hmm?”
Qiao Shu: “Let’s take a selfie!”
Apart from the photo on the marriage certificate, Qiao Shu hasn’t taken any pictures with Gu Chenyan.
The more he thought about it, the more eager he became.
Qiao Shu took out his phone, eyes full of anticipation, “Shall we take one together?”
Gu Chenyan: “Sure.”
Qiao Shu almost jumped for joy, pulling Gu Chenyan up from the rock by holding his hand, “Let’s find the most beautiful spot for a selfie.”
He mumbled, “If only I had brought a selfie stick, the effect would be even better.”
Gu Chenyan: “Should I call Yanqing over?”
Qiao Shu: “…”
“No need for that.”
Qiao Shu found a tree with what he thought were the most beautiful plum blossoms, pulled Gu Chenyan over, and positioned under the tree.
He held up his phone and adjusted the angle.
At the moment of pressing the shutter, Qiao Shu suddenly tiptoed and kissed Gu Chenyan’s lips.
The shutter came down.
Leaving behind an intimate photo of the two.
Qiao Shu stood firm, his cheeks slightly flushed from the recent photo. He held the phone and explained, “Like this… looks better.”
“We are husbands.”
“We should take pictures like this.”
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm.”
He looked at Qiao Shu, “Send it to me, I’ll save it.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
Ah, ah, ah!
Joyfully soared!
With this start, Qiao Shu and Gu Chenyan took many more photos together. Gu Chenyan even, with a newfound understanding, took quite a few solo shots of Qiao Shu.
The harvest was quite abundant.
When they gathered to return, the joyous and happy Qiao Shu noticed the sparkling eyes of Jiang Jiayu.
The effect of their time alone was quite good.
Only Zhou Yanqing remained unusually silent, his face completely expressionless, emanating the fragrance of a single dog.
But no one paid attention to him.
It was already late.
Chu Chisheng had come by his own car. When it was time to leave, he volunteered to drive Jiang Jiayu back.
Jiang Jiayu hesitated and blushed, finally awkwardly and shyly getting into Chu Chisheng’s car.
The CP pairing was once again sugar-coated!
On the way back, it was Zhou Yanqing who was driving.
Before getting into the car, Qiao Shu had been very excited and happy. However, after getting in, the car drove steadily, and Qiao Shu, who had played all day, yawned, feeling a bit tired.
Gu Chenyan: “Tired?”
Qiao Shu rubbed his eyes, “A bit.”
Gu Chenyan: “Lie down and sleep on my lap for a while?”
Qiao Shu felt tempted, but considering that Gu Chenyan had played with him all day and must be tired too, he refused.
“No need, I’ll sleep when I get home.”
The person who said he would sleep at home, in less than ten minutes, went from nodding repeatedly to finally falling into Gu Chenyan’s arms, snoring softly.
Gu Chenyan chuckled.
His gaze fell tenderly on Qiao Shu, reaching out to embrace Qiao Shu’s waist and pulling him even closer.
In his deep sleep, Qiao Shu instinctively reached out and hugged Gu Chenyan, nuzzling his head against Gu Chenyan’s chest.
“Gu Chenyan…”
Zhou Yanqing, who was driving the car, glanced at the rearview mirror and sighed with a touch of bitterness, but conscientiously drove the car even more steadily.
Mountain Villa.
Tang Chen and a group of friends came out from the mountains, feeling somewhat displeased.
Throughout the afternoon, he intentionally or unintentionally paid attention to the surroundings but couldn’t find the person. What’s more infuriating was that when he inquired about Qiao Shu from the staff, they remained tight-lipped.
But what can be run away from a monk can’t be run away from the temple. In his company, the person he set his eyes on always had the opportunity to end up in bed with him.
Thinking about this, Tang Chen’s mood lifted again.
…
By the time they arrived home, it was already completely dark. Zhou Yanqing parked the car, unbuckled his seatbelt, and glanced back.
Qiao Shu was still soundly sleeping in his brother’s embrace, looking so peaceful.
Zhou Yanqing looked at his brother.
Gu Chenyan whispered, “Open the car door a bit.”
Zhou Yanqing: Got it!
He quickly got out of the car and opened the back door.
Gu Chenyan carefully carried the sleeping Qiao Shu out of the car and walked towards the house.
Zhou Yanqing looked on with amazement.
The previous him would never have imagined that his brother, when emotionally moved, would look like this.
Gentle, considerate…
Well, it’s really terrifying when an old man falls in love.
Zhou Yanqing sighed as he walked into the house.
Qiao Shu slept through the night and woke up the next morning. When he opened his eyes, he found himself nestled against a familiar chest.
Qiao Shu blinked.
He realized that he was snuggled up in Gu Chenyan’s arms, his hands around the man’s waist, and his head resting on the man’s chest.
Even his legs…
No, his legs were shamelessly raised, resting on the man’s thighs.
Qiao Shu: “…”
QAQ
Realizing this, Qiao Shu quickly put his legs down.
Having slept early the previous night, Qiao Shu woke up early, and the day hadn’t fully brightened yet.
The room wasn’t very bright, but it was enough for Qiao Shu to see Gu Chenyan clearly.
The sleeping man still looked quite handsome. This was the second time Qiao Shu had seen Gu Chenyan in this state.
The first time was when he was hospitalized.
Just like the last time.
This time, Qiao Shu couldn’t help but raise his hand and gently touch Gu Chenyan’s features.
Afraid of waking him up, his fingers hovered in the air, not daring to touch Gu Chenyan’s face.
After tracing Gu Chenyan’s features with his fingers, he chuckled foolishly twice.
“Why are you laughing?”
A hoarse voice came from above, making Qiao Shu momentarily stunned.
He looked up, staring at the man who had already opened his eyes, and asked, “How did you wake up so quickly?”
“Did I wake you up?”
Gu Chenyan: “No.”
“I’m used to waking up at this time.”
Gu Chenyan’s routine was always very punctual; he would wake up at six-thirty every morning to go for a jog outside.
Qiao Shu: “Oh.”
Gu Chenyan: “What were you laughing at just now?”
Qiao Shu: “Uh…”
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm?”
Qiao Shu scratched his face, feeling embarrassed. “I, I just feel happy and want to laugh when I see you.”
“Don’t you dare laugh at me.”
Gu Chenyan’s Adam’s apple rolled. “Okay, I won’t laugh at you.”
“Qiao Shu.”
Qiao Shu: “Ah?”
Gu Chenyan: “Two days ago, you were injured.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
Gu Chenyan: “Last night, you fell asleep.”
Qiao Shu swallowed nervously.
Gu Chenyan: “Can I do morning exercises on the bed today?”
Qiao Shu lifted the blanket, “Come!”
The rare morning exercise left Qiao Shu panting. At some point during the exercise, Qiao Shu thought of Jiang Jiayu’s teasing and blushed, hugging Gu Chenyan, “Husband, I want to give birth to a monkey for you!”
Author’s note:
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