Just like in the previous life, Qiao An chose to get Zhou Jinheng drunk. However, in the previous life, with the help of his good friends, it was much easier to intoxicate Zhou Jinheng, who had no guard. His friends held the tall and intoxicated Zhou Jinheng, even arranged a honeymoon suite for them, playfully pushing the two into the room with laughter, wishing them a hundred years of happiness with Zhou Ge before leaving.
Left alone at home, the original host anxiously waited for his boyfriend, who inexplicably stayed out overnight. Naturally, he spent a sleepless night, his little face showing signs of fatigue, a stark contrast to Qiao An’s radiant appearance.
Without the help of his friends in this life, Qiao An had to fight alone, making the task much more challenging. Just trying to get Zhou Jinheng drunk was difficult enough. Moreover, from the moment Zhou Jinheng sat down, he seemed a bit worried. His always expressive peach blossom eyes showed a hint of melancholy. While chatting, he occasionally glanced at his phone screen, as if waiting for a text message or a call from someone, showing little interest in drinking.
The scene of them sharing a tender moment while drinking seemed to lack a few elements in Qiao An’s imagination. As one of the main characters, Zhou Jinheng appeared indifferent, as if he would abandon everything here the moment the expected text message arrived and rush back without any hesitation.
Qiao An couldn’t describe his feelings. He witnessed it firsthand as the man’s phone vibrated, and Zhou Jinheng immediately grabbed it to check. Qiao An, alert, glanced at it as well.
“Online store: Dear, the digital products you’re interested in are on sale~ PS4, Pikachu mouse, and other new products are now available! Super pre-sale starts at 8 p.m. tonight, all items at 20% off, dear, you can bring home your favorite things! What are you waiting for? The first one thousand orders will receive exquisite gifts, and men’s favorite ‘airplane cup’ is included. Hurry and place your order! Reply ‘t’ to unsubscribe.”
Upon realizing it was a spam message, Qiao An immediately witnessed the man’s emotional rollercoaster from excitement to disappointment. The man lazily threw the phone away, burying his face in his arms. His expression turned gloomy, and after a while, he muttered to himself, “That little rascal must have used my account to shop online again.” That’s why he left his phone number, allowing it to be bombarded by spam messages from a certain online store, while his own phone remained clean and trouble-free. It was really annoying.
“Since there’s a discount, I’ll buy it for him. Hmm, which model does he want? Well, let’s just get the most expensive one.” Faced with a dazzling array of fancy products, Zhou Jinheng, in frustration, directly selected the most expensive one, clicked to pay, and added a furious note in the comments section: “Skip those filthy free gifts! What kind of store are you? I’m reporting you! Don’t you know that kids are also online nowadays? It’s not good for them to see such things!”
Feeling unsatisfied after sending it, he sent another text with just the letter “t.”
Watching this whole process, Qiao An said, “…”
After making the purchase, Zhou Jinheng put down his phone. However, the phone quickly vibrated again! Qiao An looked on in horror as the man swiftly picked up his phone, displaying an incredibly rapid and aggressive movement, only to end with an indifferent demeanor.
Upon a glance, Qiao An could tell what was happening. Clearly, Zhou Jinheng hadn’t received the desired text message, leading to his disappointment for the second time.
Zhou Jinheng’s behavior of being anxious and disappointed made Qiao An feel like he was facing a formidable enemy. His heart pounded, unable to believe that the young man’s emotions towards Zhou Jinheng had reached such a deep level. Was there still a chance for Qiao An to intervene? No, he had returned to China for this very reason; he couldn’t sit idly by!
He couldn’t let Jinheng belong to someone else!
Thinking like this, Qiao An took action.
He gritted his teeth and took out a small bottle of liquid from his belongings, discreetly pouring it into Zhou Jinheng’s wine glass. The cool fragrance of the grape wine covered the scent of the liquid. Qiao An gently swirled the glass, causing the liquid to quickly dissolve without a trace.
He didn’t want to resort to such means originally, but he realized that without using this approach, he and Zhou Jinheng might not have another chance. The panic he felt drove Qiao An to bring out his trump card.
While Zhou Jinheng’s mind was entirely occupied with waiting for a text message from home, he paid no attention to his surroundings. After consuming a few more drinks, he ended up getting drunk. Qiao An, having achieved his goal, breathed a sigh of relief. He supported Zhou Jinheng into the hotel room that had been booked in advance. He thought that as long as they ended up in bed together after a night of revelry, Zhou Jinheng wouldn’t be able to shake him off, and his plan would be a success.
In reality, the substance Qiao An had used wasn’t too potent. It had a slight exciting and intoxicating effect, and the dosage administered by Qiao An wasn’t excessive. It would allow Zhou Jinheng to maintain some clarity even in his inebriated state.
Qiao An was aware of this, so he began to showcase his acting skills. After all, if it was just about drugging someone and getting intimate, Zhou Jinheng might wake up the next day with a darkened face, angrily leave, or even permanently cut off all contact. However, if he could express his feelings and then engage, the outcome would be entirely different.
He gently placed Zhou Jinheng on the bed and sat quietly by his side. Qiao An used a damp cloth to delicately wipe the other man’s face, performing the action with extreme care and tenderness, as if he were wiping the face of a cherished treasure he had loved for a lifetime.
Zhou Jinheng could naturally sense it, and as soon as the cloth touched his face, he became clear-headed. He felt that the current situation was a bit awkward—his good friend had suddenly brought him to a hotel room, gently wiped his face, and lingered his fingers on his skin. Moreover, the surroundings were scattered with rose petals, creating an extremely sweet and cloying atmosphere.
All of this seemed rather abnormal.
Zhou Jinheng naturally felt awkward. He didn’t know whether he should open his eyes and wake up. If he suddenly opened his eyes, how would Qiao An, thinking he was drunk, react? Would he also feel embarrassed and at a loss, and how would their friendship continue in the future?
He could only continue to keep his eyes closed, pretending that he was completely drunk and oblivious to everything.
Little did he know, watching his eyelashes tremble slightly, Qiao An smirked with satisfaction. He was confident that Zhou Jinheng hadn’t fallen asleep. Having spent a decade together, Qiao An knew very well what Zhou Jinheng’s weakness was. He leaned in closer and began speaking “from the heart” in a soft and gentle tone.
As Qiao An spoke about his “heartfelt confession,” Zhou Jinheng’s heart skipped a beat. Qiao An continued, “I envied that boy who could be with you the day before yesterday, and it was true. In these few years abroad, I’ve been sorting out my own feelings because I realized… I’ve unknowingly fallen in love with you. But you’ve always been my best friend. We were desk mates, we got punished and scolded together, we chased after girls together. Even after going abroad, your place in my heart never changed. But somehow, at some point, my feelings for you also changed…”
As Qiao An shared his inner thoughts, Zhou Jinheng felt a pang in his heart because he had gone through a similar experience. He had loved Qiao An deeply since their carefree youth. However, faced with the reality that Qiao An was a straight man who couldn’t reciprocate his feelings, Zhou Jinheng had to retreat and silently guard his feelings, eventually indulging in a life of excess. He never expected that Qiao An had harbored the same emotions all along.
At this moment, there was a mixture of bittersweet emotions in Zhou Jinheng’s heart—whether it was the bitter sweetness of finally seeing “the clouds parting to reveal the moon” or the regret of “it’s too late for all of this.” Undoubtedly, learning that Qiao An also had feelings for him was a relief, but now he had a rose by his side, and he couldn’t leave him behind to choose Qiao An again.
After all, once the chance is missed, it’s gone. He couldn’t respond to Qiao An’s feelings anymore. Zhou Jinheng forcefully closed his eyes, his fingers moved slightly, and he was about to stand up. However, the next scene left him stunned on the bed.
Qiao An took off his own outer clothing, revealing a sexy outfit underneath, with loosely hanging black fabric in the triangular area that sparked endless imagination.
Compared to the slender and fair, somewhat immature figure of the young man at home, Qiao An had a long and smooth physique, a well-built body. Thus, the moment he suddenly bared himself brought a stunning and impactful sensation.
Whether it was the effect of the substance or a subconscious reaction, Zhou Jinheng found himself standing in that area. Feeling a sense of danger, he tried to struggle and get up. However, Qiao An quickly spoke again, enveloped in a rich men’s cologne, approaching him as if murmuring to himself, “Jinheng, when I realized my true feelings after returning to the country, you already had someone else by your side. I could only watch you two with a smile… I felt so jealous, really jealous.”
“Forgive me; I can only resort to this. I love you. I don’t ask to be a permanent part of your life; I only wish to selfishly have you for one night to fulfill my desire… Just indulge in this one night, and the next day, we can forget about each other. Let’s be lifelong and eternal good friends.”
“This night will be the most beautiful memory of my life. We will merge like water and fire, intertwined with each other. Please allow the me who loves you to selfishly possess you for one night, and then we can savor it for the rest of our lives.”
At this point, Qiao An began to unbutton Zhou Jinheng’s clothes. Zhou Jinheng, seemingly moved, stood there as if enchanted, making no more struggles. His peach blossom eyes even blinked, as if he had silently agreed.
In his heart, a trace of pity even rose. He wanted to embrace this man who had given up his usual pride, dressing like this just to please him. However, this sense of pity quickly shattered—
Because he quickly discovered that his beloved young man was standing at the door, glaring at him with wide, angry eyes. He covered his heart with one hand, his delicate face turning pale as if enduring a massive blow. His body swayed, almost on the verge of collapsing.
Amidst the chaotic crowd, half of them surrounded the young man, expressing concern and observing his familiar face. Seeing that familiar face, Zhou Jinheng felt like he had been drenched with cold water and immediately sobered up. The lustful desires on him vanished completely.
Zhou Jinheng’s expression was extremely vivid, showing intense panic. He wanted to cover himself with the bedsheet, staggering towards the young man to explain. However, as he pulled the bedsheet, another naked person rolled out from under it.
His vision darkened, and instinctively, he looked at the young man. To his dismay, he saw the young man’s pupils contract, tears welling up and streaming down his face. Zhou Jinheng instantly understood that, no matter how he explained, it was beyond clarification now.
Amidst a chorus of comforting voices like “Senior, you must be strong,” “Qiao An, this scum is worse than a beast, he even cheated in the corner of our senior,” and “Minglu, don’t cry, we’ll help you beat this scumbag to death,” the young man seemed unable to bear it and shouted, “Zhou Jinheng, you dare to betray me! You scum! We agreed you were on a business trip, but you ended up in bed with someone else here! Candlelit dinner, rose petals, you really know romance. Do you know you’re a man about to get married? We’re done, from now on, a clean break, no more involvement!”
After saying this, the young man, still crying, took off the ring from his finger and fiercely smashed it onto Zhou Jinheng’s nose. Then, he turned and left.
The force was powerful, hitting right on the pain receptors, and Zhou Jinheng instantly had a nosebleed, tears following suit. When he wiped it off indifferently, what he cared about more was the heartbroken and tearful face of the young man leaving, making him feel anxious and confused. Ignoring his own nakedness, he immediately wanted to chase after him.
But Qiao An, who was beside him, as soon as he saw Zhou Jinheng preparing to leave, immediately embraced him, saying, “Jinheng, don’t go! Don’t leave me alone!” Many people around here were colleagues from the company, and they glared at Qiao An with hostility, as if they wished to tear him apart. Qiao An felt an indescribable fear and almost wanted to call the police.
“Get out of here!” Zhou Jinheng was restrained by others, and he watched the young man’s figure disappear. He became so anxious that his eyes turned red, letting out a revealing roar. His usually handsome and gentle face twisted into something unrecognizable.
This sight frightened Qiao An. The person who had just been gentle and considerate in bed now seemed like a wild beast, a stark contrast to the previous tenderness. Qiao An instinctively let go, his heart pounding in confusion. This was completely different from what he had anticipated. Why did Jinheng wake up with this expression? Wasn’t it perfect for breaking up, given that the young man had discovered everything on the spot? Why chase after him? Was he trying to seek reconciliation? The flurry of thoughts made Qiao An’s head feel like it was going to explode.
The situation got worse because, under the gaze of everyone, several middle-aged people, including Qiao’s parents, squeezed into the room. Seeing the messy bedsheets, they gasped in disbelief. They hadn’t expected that everything Chen Ke had said about their son was true.
When Qiao’s parents, trembling, entered the room and witnessed their son in this state, their blood pressure skyrocketed, almost causing them to faint. Not to mention the neighbors who were still blaming them.
“Oh my god, it’s actually true! Qiao’s son is gay!”
“Look, these two underwear on the floor are both men’s. There’s no denying it now!”
“Old Qiao, you are so unkind. Your son likes men, and you were planning to introduce him to my daughter before. What were you thinking? Aren’t you ruining the innocence of someone else’s daughter?”
“Isn’t this online scamming and marriage fraud? Deceiving a daughter to marry your son, and then your son messing around with men outside! Is this behavior moral at all?”
Chen Ke seemed to have vented a sigh of relief, a satisfied smile on her face. But this smile, seen through the confused eyes of Qiao’s parents at this moment, was particularly glaring.
In their minds, Chen Ke was the one relentlessly pushing them into this situation, causing their son’s reputation to be ruined. Qiao’s mother couldn’t contain her anger and immediately rushed towards Chen Ke, arguing cunningly, “No! My son is not gay! He must have been deceived! Even if my son were gay, it’s all because of this Chen girl. If she had the ability to hold onto a man, would my son become gay?”
As soon as these words came out, the whole scene erupted into chaos, becoming even more lively.
Everyone had witnessed the young man throwing away the ring just moments ago. Seeing this, they couldn’t help but disdain Qiao An even more. He1Minglu was about to get married, yet he2Qiao An dared to seduce someone else’s husband. And the target was unexpectedly a dedicated senior colleague who poured his heart out to him. Wasn’t that shameless? People were naturally inclined towards justice. They rolled up their sleeves, ready to drag Qiao An out of the blanket and give him a beating.
As a result, they immediately heard Qiao An’s mother say even more shameless words, which made them laugh. Someone said, “Old lady, take a good look. Your son is lying naked on someone else’s bed. How can you say he’s not gay? And accusing the young girl of lacking charm. Don’t you think your behavior is a bit rebellious?”
“Like mother, like son! Regardless, they’re all in the same boat. Let’s beat them together!” Chen Ke’s friends were not to be trifled with. Upon hearing this group of people defaming their friend, they were immediately furious. They grabbed Qiao An and started a chaotic beating, “You scammers! Deceiving in marriage, even deceiving for money!”
“Beast! It’s a pity that the scumbag ran away. Otherwise, we would beat you all together. He actually cheated on our senior colleague. Fortunately, we decided to come out and play today. Otherwise, with how good our senior colleague is, how long would you have kept this hidden!?”
“Die, homewrecker! Beating you once won’t relieve our anger. Everyone, remember to take some photos and post them on social media!” Green-eyed wolves, ruining the wedding of a bunch of innocent people, being caught in the act of cheating, and having concrete evidence but still stubbornly denying the scam, the whole situation was a perfect news material. It would surely become the talk of the town, tarnishing the reputation of the mistress and the scumbag.
Qiao An was horrified to find countless fists raining down on him. He had nowhere to hide, and there were even people recording videos on the side, leaving evidence. With the betrayal of Zhou Jinheng, he felt like his world was collapsing.
For some reason, his parents, who appeared here out of nowhere, were defending him at every turn, shouting hoarsely, “Don’t hit my son! My son is not gay! He has always liked women from childhood to adulthood. We can testify that he must have been framed by that woman from the Chen family! We didn’t deceive in our marriage, no!” The more they argued, the more they defended, but it only fueled the escalating conflict and added fuel to the fire.
Qiao An regretted it. If he hadn’t tried to seduce Zhou Jinheng, he would never have fallen to the current state—treated like a pariah by colleagues, neighbors, and possibly the entire city’s netizens. He used to be a young talent with a promising future, adorned with a halo.
It was all his fault. Unfortunately, he was caught. He regretted it thoroughly. But why did it turn out like this? He had meticulously planned everything, so where had he gone wrong? Qiao An couldn’t understand.
On the other side, Zhou Jinheng wanted to chase after him, but a handsome and tall man blocked his way. The man coldly prevented him from moving forward.
“What are you doing blocking my way?” Zhou Jinheng shouted.
Lou Wang looked at him coldly and said, “Because I don’t want you to go after him. You don’t deserve it!”
“And, thank you for giving me this opportunity. Hand him over, and I’ll be grateful to you for life.”
“What!?” Zhou Jinheng was furious.
Author’s note: Thank you to the little angels who voted for me or irrigated with nutrient solution~
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