Chapter 430 "Do you want to... kiss me?"...

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Ye Qingxi turned her head and looked at Qin Cheng.

Qin Cheng asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"

"No," Ye Qingxi smiled, "It's just that it feels like we haven't slept together in a long time."

“That’s true,” Qin Cheng said.

Since he graduated from university, Ye Qingxi has almost never slept with him again.

On the rare occasions he did visit, it was either when he came abroad to see him, or when he flew back to China to reunite with him.

"Brother, when did you start liking me?" Ye Qingxi asked curiously.

He had actually wanted to ask this question before, but he had never found the opportunity. Now that the two of them were lying in the same bed and talking about the past, Ye Qingxi unconsciously asked it.

Qin Cheng was taken aback by the question and paused for a couple of seconds before replying, "It was probably during the summer of my junior year."

Ye Qingxi: !!

Ye Qingxi was shocked, "So early!"

He did the math, "Then I'd just turned 18?!"

Qin Cheng: ...

Qin Cheng nodded silently.

Ye Qingxi asked, puzzled, "Why?"

Why did he suddenly like someone now that he's an adult, instead of disliking them earlier or later?

Qin Cheng: ...

Qin Cheng looked at him and said, "Do you remember that day, the day after your coming-of-age ceremony, when you went to Zhong Yan's house to drink, and you got drunk?"

Ye Qingxi nodded; of course he remembered.

That was his first time drinking alcohol, and to his surprise, it was over in just two drinks.

From then on, he kept his alcohol tolerance in mind and never overindulged.

But what does this have to do with Qin Cheng liking him?

"I remember that you were the one who picked me up that day."

"Yes." Qin Cheng nodded. "I was the one who picked you up."

"So?" Ye Qingxi asked, puzzled. "Did something happen when you picked me up?"

"It didn't happen when I picked you up."

"So that's what happens after you pick me up?" Ye Qingxi guessed.

Qin Cheng: ...

Qin Cheng suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

Although a long time has passed since that time, and although they are now in a relationship.

But when Qin Cheng talks about that night and that dream again, he still feels guilty, feels that he shouldn't have done it, and feels that he has desecrated Ye Qingxi.

“That night, you were drunk,” he whispered. “When I put you in bed, I tucked you in, but before I could get away, you hooked your arms around my neck…”

Qin Cheng's voice unconsciously lowered, and the past events appeared before his eyes in slow motion as if in a movie replay.

"Then, you pushed me down." He looked into Ye Qingxi's eyes and felt as if he were seeing Ye Qingxi drunk that day again, seeing his bright but hazy eyes.

"It's too close." Qin Cheng's voice was soft. "So close... it felt like I was about to touch your lips, so I raised my hand to stop myself from kissing you."

"That night, I had a dream after I got home."

“I dreamt that I didn’t have time to hold on, so…”

Ye Qingxi blinked, thinking to herself: So you kissed me.

"When I woke up, I felt very guilty and flustered. Then I remembered when we were in the room before, you said that people at your school thought we were a couple, and that couples like to cuddle, hug, and kiss. Then you asked me, 'Would I want to kiss you?'"

"At that moment, I suddenly realized that I actually wanted to kiss you."

"But we're all grown up now, this shouldn't be the case, unless..."

"Unless, his feelings for him are not purely brotherly," Ye Qingxi said.

He then understood why Qin Cheng was no longer there when he woke up that morning.

It was summer vacation then, and it was the third day after his coming-of-age ceremony. Qin Cheng even took him home. He could have easily gone to work on time without being in such a hurry.

But he left.

Ye Qingxi didn't think anything of it at the time, assuming it was just his passion for work—that's just the kind of person he is.

But now he understands.

It wasn't that he wanted to work, but that he had no choice but to work.

Because he didn't know what to do or how to face him.

Ye Qingxi looked at him and felt a pang of sadness for no reason.

From the summer of his junior year to now, four years have passed, and Qin Cheng has said nothing. He has remained silent as if nothing had happened, continuing to stay by his side as an older brother.

In fact, if he hadn't stumbled upon the truth by accident, Qin Cheng probably wouldn't have told him, and would have silently kept his crush to himself.

"Was it because of this that you suddenly told me you were going to study for a master's degree abroad?" Ye Qingxi asked.

Qin Cheng shook his head.

“This was a plan I had long ago,” Qin Cheng said, “but after that incident, I did feel it would be better for us to separate for a while, so I didn’t change the plan.”

The only time he wanted to change the plan was when Ye Qingxi heard that he was going abroad and showed a reluctant expression, saying "It's fine" insincerely. At other times, he didn't think there was anything wrong with the plan.

"You really think it would be better for us to separate for a while?" Ye Qingxi asked doubtfully.

Qin Cheng looked at him and said gently, "Xiao Xi, you were too young back then. I wasn't mature enough either. I was afraid that I might inadvertently reveal my feelings for you, and I was also afraid that my feelings would affect you."

Although Ye Qingxi was eighteen years old and already an adult, she was still too young for Qin Cheng.

He didn't want his feelings to affect Ye Qingxi. If possible, Qin Cheng always hoped that Ye Qingxi could freely choose her lover and have the kind of relationship she wanted.

Instead of being influenced by him, at the age of eighteen, she was ignorant and fell in love with her older brother.

The three years abroad were a very suitable three years for Qin Cheng.

In these three years, he was able to see his own heart clearly, and understand whether his feelings for his younger brother were familial or romantic.

This would also allow his younger brother to grow up freely and without restraint, free from his influence.

If Ye Qingxi develops feelings for someone during this time, Qin Cheng will not object—of course, the other person cannot be a man.

If Ye Qingxi hadn't done it during this period, Qin Cheng wouldn't have been able to suppress his relief—relief that they might still have a chance.

He was two years older than Ye Qingxi, so he couldn't help but think about her feelings.

Therefore, he hoped that they could temporarily create some distance between them, so as to give Ye Qingxi the time and space to grow freely.

But he couldn't bear to see Ye Qingxi feel the pain of separation, so he continued to gently accompany her on WeChat and in video calls, whenever she needed him.

Qin Cheng did not regret the three years he spent studying away from home, and if he could do it all over again, he would still make the same choice.

Because only in this way can it be the best for him, for Ye Qingxi, and even for the entire Mu family.

As Ye Qingxi listened, she thought to herself, "He really is responsible."

If it were anyone else, they would have started dating by the time they were eighteen.

He thinks eighteen is too young and inappropriate.

What's inappropriate about it?

He's eighteen and already a sophomore in college. Dating in college is perfectly natural!

There are plenty of people dating in their second year of university!

But that's just how Qin Cheng is; since he was little, he's always wanted to stand in front of him, protect him, and take care of him.

Therefore, he inevitably had many thoughts and worries.

Ye Qingxi smiled and said softly, "I see."

Qin Cheng nodded.

After Ye Qingxi finished asking her questions, she asked Qin Cheng to turn off the lights and prepared to go to sleep.

He simply closed his eyes, and five minutes later, he silently opened them again.

He couldn't sleep.

Ye Qingxi quietly turned her head to look at the person next to her.

In the darkness, Qin Cheng's face could only be vaguely outlined; it was impossible to tell whether his eyes were open or closed.

Ye Qingxi asked him in a soft, breathy voice, "Are you asleep?"

Qin Cheng: ...

Qin Cheng certainly didn't.

"not yet."

Ye Qingxi turned over and looked at him. "I don't have any either."

Seeing this, Qin Cheng turned over to face him.

The two faced each other, yet could not see each other clearly.

Ye Qingxi smiled unconsciously.

Qin Cheng then smiled.

However, his smile froze as soon as it appeared.

—Ye Qingxi took his hand.

Qin Cheng looked at the blurry outline of Ye Qingxi in front of him, felt the softness and warmth of Ye Qingxi in his hand, and slowly grasped Ye Qingxi's hand.

Ye Qingxi: ...

Ye Qingxi blushed again without realizing it.

At that moment, he remembered what Qin Cheng had just said.

Remembering the drunken night he mentioned, he reached out and hooked his arm around his neck, pulling him down until…

Ye Qingxi pursed her lips, her heart beating a little fast.

A week has passed since he last tried to kiss Qin Cheng.

At that moment, he was like Pigsy eating a ginseng fruit, not yet figuring out what it tasted like, when Qin Cheng woke up, and he was so frightened that he immediately ran back.

Now……

Ye Qingxi was curious and wanted to try it again.

He gently and slowly leaned closer to Qin Cheng, asking him in a very soft voice, "You..."

Qin Cheng: Me?

Ye Qingxi felt a little embarrassed.

He took the initiative last time, so why is he taking the initiative again this time?

Can't his brother take the initiative?

However, given his brother's personality—he only dares to say he wants to sleep with him when he's drunk—it'll probably be after they get married before he takes the initiative.

Thinking about this, Ye Qingxi realized that she still had to rely on him.

So, mustering his courage, he continued to ask, "You..."

Qin Cheng: Me?

"Do you want to... kiss me?"

Ye Qingxi spoke the last three words very softly, almost in a whisper.

However, Qin Cheng heard it clearly.

He stared at Ye Qingxi in shock.

He couldn't see Ye Qingxi's expression or face in the darkness, but he could almost imagine that Ye Qingxi must be blushing, looking at him with a mixture of shyness and anticipation, as if she were eagerly waiting for something new.

In a sense, his younger brother was indeed well taken care of by their family.

Therefore, he is always poised and generous, and he will speak frankly about what he likes and is curious about.

It won't be something I keep hidden in my heart just because I'm shy.

He was always full of curiosity and a desire to explore the world and the unknown.

Therefore, his eyes are always clear and transparent, and he always dares to do whatever he wants.

This time, Qin Cheng didn't ask him "Is it okay?" He already knew the answer, so he directly showed Ye Qingxi through his actions.

He lowered his head and kissed Ye Qingxi's lips directly.

Ye Qingxi: !!

Ye Qingxi was stunned for a moment, and then quickly closed her eyes.

Qin Cheng kissed his lips very lightly, as if kissing a flower, delicate and tender.

Ye Qingxi felt his heart pounding, and he unconsciously clenched the hand he had been holding earlier, Qin Cheng's hand.

Qin Cheng then gripped his hand tightly, holding it and kissing him tenderly.

He kissed her very subtly, only kissing her lips without actually touching them. Instead, Ye Qingxi was so dizzy from his kiss that she unconsciously opened her lips.

Qin Cheng gently kissed him, then pulled away from his lips.

He released Ye Qingxi's hand, hugged him, pulled him into his arms, and then kissed his ear.

Ye Qingxi's ears immediately burned.

He was being held by Qin Cheng, his head resting on his shoulder, as if he were completely in Qin Cheng's arms.

He felt a little shy, but also a joy he had never experienced before.

Ye Qingxi unconsciously clenched her hands, yet she felt as if there was something in them.

He loosened his grip, then tightened it again, and finally realized, belatedly, that it was Qin Cheng's pajamas; he had somehow grabbed them.

Ye Qingxi: ...

Ye Qingxi blushed again.

It took him a while to recover from his shyness.

Once that initial burst of energy subsided, Ye Qingxi couldn't help but want to do it again.

So he raised his head, revealing his eyes, and said in a very soft voice, "More...more."

Qin Cheng: ? ? ?

Qin Cheng almost thought he had misheard.

Want more?

What else do you need?

Do you want...one more kiss?

Qin Cheng almost burst out laughing in an instant.

He thought his younger brother was absolutely adorable!

How can there be such a lovely person!

Thank goodness it was her boyfriend!

Thank goodness, Ye Qingxi is his boyfriend!

Otherwise, just thinking about how he and others spoke in such a tone and manner made Qin Cheng feel that his heart couldn't take it.

He couldn't resist and leaned down to kiss Ye Qingxi on the forehead.

It was very light and pleasant.

Ye Qingxi: ? ? ?

How do I kiss his forehead?

That's not what he wants.

Although a kiss on the forehead is nice, what he wants right now is a kiss.

Just as Ye Qingxi was about to correct him, she saw Qin Cheng lower his head and lean closer to him again.

Then, she pressed her lips directly against his.

Ye Qingxi quickly closed her eyes.

He tried to lift his chin to make it easier for Qin Cheng to kiss him, and couldn't help but secretly stick out his tongue and lick Qin Cheng's lips.

Qin Cheng: !!! !!!

Qin Cheng almost let himself be stirred up by something he shouldn't have.

He wanted to persuade Ye Qingxi not to do anything, but he also felt that his younger brother could do whatever he wanted.

But he was also genuinely afraid that Ye Qingxi would lick him like that again.

So he silently increased the pressure, kissing Ye Qingxi until she was dizzy and could only passively endure his kisses.

After the kiss, Qin Cheng's breathing became a little heavier.

He touched Ye Qingxi's face and kissed his forehead. "Go to sleep."

Ye Qingxi was still a little dizzy from his kiss, so she nodded.

She stretched out her leg to reach his, "Why are you so far away from me?"

Qin Cheng: ...

Qin Cheng also wanted to be close to him, just like before.

But he couldn't.

"Go to sleep," he said to Ye Qingxi.

However, Ye Qingxi silently moved closer to him.

Qin Cheng: !!!

Qin Cheng sat up and threw back the covers.

"I'm going to take a shower."

Ye Qingxi: ? ? ?

"You weren't just..."

Ye Qingxi muted her microphone.

He felt like he understood.

But……

Ye Qingxi found it hard to believe; they had only kissed twice, how could this be?!

How did it get to the point where they have to take cold showers?!

This is too much...

But then he thought about it again. His brother had a crush on him for so many years, and now they were kissing each other in the dark. He was still young and full of vigor, so it seemed reasonable that things had progressed to this point.

Ye Qingxi said somewhat embarrassedly, "Then come back quickly."

Qin Cheng: "...Hmm."

After thinking for a moment, Ye Qingxi asked him in a very soft voice, "Do...do you need my help?"

Qin Cheng: !!! !!!

Qin Cheng practically knelt down before him.

Please, my little darling, is the fire not burning bright enough already?!

"No need," Qin Cheng said in a low voice.

Ye Qingxi nodded, thinking to himself that it was fortunate he didn't need to, otherwise... he was actually still a little unprepared.

After all, he's only just started dating.

She's still a novice in dating.

Ye Qingxi, a novice in love, watched as Qin Cheng groped his way to the bathroom in the dark.

The bathroom light came on, and then I turned on the light.

He picked up his phone, wanting to ask Zhong Yan when and under what circumstances he first helped Pei Liang.

But I feel a little embarrassed to open the dialog box.

It's always a little awkward to ask that question.

And then Zhong Yan will definitely yell: You've only just begun! It's only been a few days! How has it gotten to this point?!

So, Ye Qingxi silently exited the chat window, opened a new app, and started browsing the internet.

After eating who-knows-how-many melons, Qin Cheng returned.

Ye Qingxi quickly pulled back the covers to let him in.

Qin Cheng: ...

Seeing his actions, Qin Cheng felt that the effects of the cold shower he had just taken were slowly wearing off.

It's no wonder. Ye Qingxi lay on the bed, pulled back the covers to signal him to come up, and looked at him with bright, expectant eyes.

Qin Cheng wouldn't even dare to dream of something this wonderful.

He silently sat down, turned off the light, and lay down.

Ye Qingxi snuggled closer again.

He felt the coldness on Qin Cheng's skin and asked him, "Are you cold?"

"It's alright," Qin Cheng said.

The weather is actually quite nice.

Thankfully it's not winter, Ye Qingxi thought, but then he thought again, there's heating in winter, so it should be fine.

Of course, he didn't mean for his brother to continue taking cold showers in the winter.

If possible, Ye Qingxi still hoped that Qin Cheng could take a normal bath, instead of taking an unnecessary bath to vent his anger.

Of course, this matter is not up to him.

After all, he did nothing special, just lay there and let his brother kiss him, and yet his brother still got aroused by the kiss.

It's clear that his brother was really holding back a lot.

Thinking of this, Ye Qingxi looked at Qin Cheng with pity, then hugged her brother tightly, who was holding back his anger.

Qin Cheng: ...

Qin Cheng closed his eyes and began to memorize chemical equations.

However, as he carried her on his back, he turned around and embraced Ye Qingxi.

Ye Qingxi smiled and said to him, "Good night."

"Good night," Qin Cheng said softly.

That night, they both had wonderful dreams.

The next morning, Qin Cheng habitually opened his eyes around eight o'clock.

He looked down and saw Ye Qingxi sleeping soundly against him in his arms.

Qin Cheng remembered that Ye Qingxi had come to ask him to sleep together last night.

Not only that, they also talked about his crush, and...

They kissed twice.

Thinking of this, he unconsciously looked at Ye Qingxi's lips.

Ye Qingxi's lips are very beautiful, with a light pink color and full, soft lips.

As Qin Cheng watched, he couldn't help but recall the feeling from last night.

He almost uncontrollably raised his hand and gently touched Ye Qingxi's lips.

After realizing what he was doing, he quickly withdrew his hand.

Qin Cheng looked away guiltily, but couldn't help glancing at Ye Qingxi again.

Ye Qingxi was sleeping soundly and peacefully; he wouldn't get up until eleven or twelve o'clock.

Qin Cheng smiled, thought for a moment, and decided to stay and continue sleeping with him.

He rarely indulges in his own way, but at this moment he wanted to indulge himself.

Of course, Qin Cheng glanced at the door not far away; it was locked from the inside.

Qin Cheng felt relieved and closed his eyes.

Around 10:30, Qin Cheng woke up again.

This time, he didn't let himself sleep with Ye Qingxi. Instead, he lay down next to Ye Qingxi, held him, stayed with him, and waited for him to wake up.

He didn't have to wait long. At eleven o'clock, Ye Qingxi frowned, rubbed her eyes with a whimper, and then opened them.

He stared blankly at the ceiling, then turned his head and saw Qin Cheng.

Ye Qingxi: ? ? ? !!!

Qin Cheng saw the confusion and surprise in his eyes and patiently waited for him to calm down.

Ye Qingxi quickly regained her senses and remembered what happened last night.

He laughed and greeted Qin Cheng warmly, "Good morning!"

"Good morning," Qin Cheng said.

Ye Qingxi frowned again upon hearing this: "Why are you still in bed?"

He was a little puzzled, "Don't you usually wake up around eight o'clock?"

Qin Cheng smiled but didn't say anything.

He sat up, lifted the cup, and got out of bed.

Looking at his retreating figure, Ye Qingxi belatedly realized what was going on.

“You were waiting for me, weren’t you?” he asked.

Qin Cheng did not deny it.

He turned to look at Ye Qingxi, bent down, and kissed him on the forehead.

Ye Qingxi: !!

Ye Qingxi was a little stunned by his sudden kiss, but also unconsciously happy.

"Get up, it's time to eat," Qin Cheng said.

Ye Qingxi nodded, then opened her arms and said to him in a coquettish tone, "Pull me up."

Qin Cheng: ...

Qin Cheng looked at him, but instead of pulling him up, he simply picked him up horizontally.

Ye Qingxi: !!

That's not what he meant.

However, Qin Cheng had already carried him to the bathroom.

"My slippers," Ye Qingxi said quickly, "I haven't put my slippers on yet."

"There are slippers in the bathroom," Qin Cheng said.

Ye Qingxi: ...Okay, fine.

He lowered his eyes, then secretly raised his eyelids to glance at Qin Cheng, and the corners of his lips involuntarily curled up.

Ye Qingxi felt that this morning was a very happy and novel one.

That morning, he received a good morning kiss from someone he liked, and then was carried to the bathroom.

This is the first time someone has carried him to the bathroom.

Although, he is not incapable of walking on his own.

Although, I felt a little shy being hugged.

However, because it was Qin Cheng who was holding him, his shyness turned into another kind of joy.

A joy akin to that of a newly born bird, leaping and soaring.

After Qin Cheng carried Ye Qingxi into the bathroom, she reached out and hooked her arms around his neck, then looked up and kissed him on the cheek.

Qin Cheng looked at him in surprise.

Ye Qingxi's face smiled like a flower blooming with morning dew in the golden sunlight.

He looked at him with a smile, and before Qin Cheng could react, he kissed his cheek again, like a summer breeze.

"Good morning," Ye Qingxi said to him again, "This is a good morning kiss for you~"