Chapter 60 During the marriage, I will not...
Fang Xingu pounced onto the half of the bed that Jing Yitong had left for him, burying his face in his pillow, and muttered, "We're not sharing a blanket, so why are you warming my bed?"
After learning that Wang Jinxu would be staying at his home temporarily, Fang Xingu discussed it with Jing Yitong and moved his pillow and blanket to the master bedroom. Jing Yitong had no objection to this, as the bed in the master bedroom was more than two meters wide and could easily sleep two adult men.
Upon hearing this, Jing Yitong teased, "You can sleep under the same blanket as me if you want."
Fang Xingu took it as a joke and hummed twice into his pillow: "It's not like we're in Jiangcheng. It's so warm here, I don't need you to warm the bed."
The winters in Jiangcheng are very cold and damp. The old houses of the Jing and Fang families are quite old and do not have underfloor heating. It is difficult to keep out the cold indoors by just turning on the air conditioner. The beds are even colder, like ice caves. The elders insist that children should not use electric blankets, which makes Fang Xin feel unbearably cold.
Back then, Jing Yitong would indeed warm Fang Xingu's bed before he lay down, but that was all in his childhood.
Fang Xingu didn't take Jing Yitong's words seriously. He turned his head to look at Jing Yitong, only to find that Jing Yitong actually lifted a corner of the blanket, as if welcoming him to lie down at any time, and said, "Want to come in?"
There was nothing wrong with the action itself, but since Jing Yitong's blanket only covered his waist, when he lifted it, Fang Xingu saw Jing Yitong's bare long legs and gray underwear under the blanket.
Fang Xingu stared wide-eyed in disbelief. Realizing what he had just seen, he immediately turned his head and buried his face in the pillow again, exclaiming awkwardly, "Why aren't you wearing pants!"
Jing Yitong was startled by his commotion: "I've already transmigrated."
I said pajama bottoms!
Jing Yitong was both amused and exasperated: "Who sleeps at home wearing long sleeves and pants?"
Fang Xin said defiantly, "I'll wear it."
Jing Yitong glanced at his legs: "I wouldn't mind if you didn't wear them."
Fang Xingu clutched his head, feeling his face turning red.
Jing Yitong leaned close to his ear and continued, "Shy? What's there to be embarrassed about? I've seen every part of you, and you've seen every part of me. We even took baths together when we were little."
Fang Xingu wanted to say that those were things from when he was a child, but he was afraid that Jing Yitong would reply, "If you want to take a bath with me now, I have no objection."
For Jing Yitong, this might just be a casual joke, but he can't resist being teased at all; he really does make connections!
Fang Xin dared not utter a sound, only feeling the hot breath Jing Yitong exhaled as he spoke, blowing on his neck and shoulders as if it were about to set him on fire. He buried his face in the pillow, and only his tense toes could tell how broken he was.
Jing Yitong looked at him and thought with a smile that he was really easy to tease, like a turtle hiding its head.
Jing Yitong then sat up straight and pinched Fang Xingu's neck: "Alright, I'm not teasing you anymore. Lie down properly. Are you trying to suffocate yourself by lying like this?"
It wasn't until quite a while later that Fang Xingu calmed down. He cautiously glanced at Jing Yitong, only to see that Jing Yitong was already reading as if nothing had happened, completely unaware of his sneaky glances. Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief, turn over, and lie down properly.
Seeing that Jing Yitong was engrossed in reading, Fang Xingu asked in a muffled voice, "Brother, what are you reading?"
Jing Yitong turned a page of the book in his hand and casually said, "I'm seeing what bedtime story I'll tell you later."
Fang Xingu pulled the blanket over himself and wrapped himself in it: "I'm not a child anymore."
Jing Yitong chuckled, closed the book, and put it aside: "Alright, big kid, it's still early. How about watching a movie or something?"
It was only ten o'clock, and neither of them was at their usual bedtime. However, since Wang Jinxu was there today, they didn't want to disturb her sleep, so they could only stay in the master bedroom.
Having just been teased by Jing Yitong, Fang Xingu was not sleepy at all and nodded in agreement. Jing Yitong turned on the projector and casually clicked on a light romantic comedy that had recently been released on streaming platforms.
Fang Xingu sat up, wanting to lean back, but he had only brought one pillow with him. At this point, he could only lean back against the headboard, which was not very comfortable. Seeing this, Jing Yitong naturally gave him half of the pillow, and the two of them watched the movie shoulder to shoulder.
This movie has received good reviews. The story is about a man and a woman who get married for mutual benefit, but end up falling in love with each other in the end—in short, it's the popular "marriage of convenience" theme.
The movie's main storyline is clear and straightforward, and it's full of laughs. Even Fang Xin Gu and Jing Yi Tong laughed several times. They even tried to hold back their laughter because they were afraid of disturbing Wang Jin Xu by laughing too loudly, but they broke down several times and laughed even louder. Fortunately, the house was very soundproof, and the master bedroom and guest bedroom were not connected, so it didn't disturb Wang Jin Xu, who was already asleep.
But comedies inevitably have a happy ending. When the male and female leads finally overcome their emotional difficulties and understand each other, Fang Xin Gu felt a little emotional. He wondered if he and Jing Yi Tong had caught up with the trend of getting married before they had even developed any "feelings".
If only their ending could be like the one in the movie... But doesn't Jing Yitong have someone else he likes?
Jing Yitong noticed that Fang Xingu seemed to be secretly watching him, so he asked, "Why are you looking at me?"
Fang Xingu remained silent for a moment, then finally mustered the courage to ask, "Brother, do you still have someone you like?"
"Huh?" Jing Yitong was taken aback before realizing that Fang Xingu was probably referring to the person he had mentioned at the Antarctic Penguin Post Office. He didn't understand why Fang Xingu was asking this, so he asked directly, "What's wrong?"
Fang Xingu stared intently at the projection, his heart pounding like a drum, yet he dared not spare a glance for Jing Yitong, fearing he might reveal even the slightest emotion. He feigned nonchalance and asked, "Oh, I was thinking, you like that person so much, but now you can only come here for a marriage alliance. Isn't it a pity that that relationship ended without a trace? Will it become a thorn in your heart?"
As Jing Yitong listened, a smile suddenly appeared on his face. Fang Xingu, who had been staring straight ahead, did not notice his smile, but he still heard his laughter.
Jing Yitong said, "It's not a pity, and it won't be a thorn in my side. I was indeed lost and confused in this relationship, but most of the time, I drew a lot of positive energy from it. So when I think of that relationship later, it only gives me more courage to move forward."
Jing Yitong gently stroked Fang Xingu's hair and said softly, "Xingu, don't worry about me. I'm absolutely certain that I won't regret my choice today. You should think more about yourself."
“…I won’t regret it either,” Fang Xingu gently touched Jing Yitong’s head with his own. “Brother, do you remember last time you made me think it through? If I agree to the arranged marriage, even if I fall in love with someone in the future, I won’t be able to pursue that love because of the marriage? I want to ask you the same question: if you meet someone you like in the future, will you really not regret it?”
Jing Yitong turned to look at Fang Xingu seriously. He sighed softly, then pinched Fang Xingu's nose with his fingertips: "You're even meddling in your brother's business now?"
After being teased like that, Fang Xingu's voice even became nasal: "I'm doing this for your own good."
Jing Yitong shook his head helplessly and amusedly: "Don't worry, I won't fall in love with anyone else during the marriage. After all, I asked you to arrange this marriage. If you can't even do that, how can I expect to solve my family's problems through marriage and also pursue my own love? Isn't that a bit too shameless?" Of course, if the person I'm marrying and the person I have a crush on are the same person, then it's fine, right?
Jing Yitong's words seemed to put an insurance policy on Fang Xingu's uneasy heart, making him unable to help but laugh.
Sure enough, he knew that as long as this marriage existed, Jing Yitong would belong to him.
The movie ended amidst laughter and cheerful conversation. When the film was over, it was time to sleep. Jing Yitong turned off the projector: "Alright, time to sleep."
"Okay, goodnight, bro."
Goodnight, both new and old.
Fang Xingu obediently tucked into the covers to prepare for sleep, but perhaps because the promise she received from Jing Yitong that night was too pleasing, Fang Xingu lay there for a long time without feeling sleepy.
Jing Yitong, who was still reading before bed, naturally noticed Fang Xingu's movements. He smiled and asked, "Can't sleep?"
Fang Xingu opened his eyes, then turned over towards Jing Yitong and nodded at him: "Mm."
Perhaps even Fang Xin Gu himself didn't realize what kind of look he gave Jing Yi Tong. It was an innocent and pitiful look, with a hint of pleading for comfort. After taking a shower, his hair was soft and fell over his forehead. Because of the movement of turning over, his hair was a little messy, and a few strands of hair were sticking up.
Fang Xin's upper face is sharp, while his lower face is soft. Therefore, whenever he styles his hair and combs his forehead hair back, his face looks very deep and cold. When his forehead hair falls down and covers his brow bone, he looks harmless and cute.
When Fang Xin looked at her with those eyes, Jing Yitong's heart softened completely: "Then I'll read you a bedtime story?"
"...How did we end up circling back to bedtime stories?"
Jing Yitong showed Fang Xingu the book in his hand: "It's the original English version. Just treat it as English listening practice. It should be quite soothing."
Fang Xin Gu Zhen laughed, closed his eyes and shrank into the blanket: "Okay, then you read it."
Jing Yitong reached out and put his arm around Fang Xingu's shoulder, subtly moving closer to him, and then began reading his bedtime story in English.
Perhaps it was the English story that was so soothing, or perhaps it was Jing Yitong's calm voice that had a calming effect; before long, Fang Xingu really did close his eyes and fall asleep.
Jing Yitong read another paragraph before realizing that Fang Xin's breathing had gradually become long and even, indicating that he had fallen asleep.
Jing Yitong looked down at Fang Xingu's peaceful sleeping face. He could even smell the same shower gel scent on Fang Xingu as on himself. The scents of the two of them blended together, smoothing away all the worries in Jing Yitong's heart.
After a long while, Jing Yitong leaned down and gently placed a kiss on Fang Xingu's head.
good evening.
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Perhaps the night they shared a bed was too exciting, because Fang Xin had a dream all night long, a dream filled with Jing Yitong's body revealed after lifting the corner of the blanket. In short, it was a dream full of romance.
When Fang Xingu woke up in the morning, before he was fully conscious, he opened his eyes groggily. There was a gap in the blackout curtains in the room, and the morning sunlight shone through the gap. Fang Xingu saw Jing Yitong sleeping just inches away from him. The two were face to face and very close. Fang Xingu could even see the eyelashes on Jing Yitong's eyes.
Fang Xingu gasped and instinctively shrank back, but as he moved, he suddenly realized that his body seemed to be undergoing some kind of change.
Fang Xin's drowsiness was completely awakened. He suddenly came to his senses, blankly feeling his lower body, and confirmed that he had inevitably experienced some physiological phenomena that are common in the morning.
Fortunately, Jing Yitong was still asleep. Fang Xingu sat up quietly, looking dazed, and headed for the bathroom.
But just as he was about to get up, a hand grabbed his wrist from behind, pinning him to the spot. Jing Yitong's lazy voice came from behind: "Where are you going?"
Fang Xingu stiffly replied, "I'm going to the restroom."
After saying that, he shook off Jing Yitong's hand and was about to leave, afraid that Jing Yitong would discover that he had experienced some kind of private physiological phenomenon.
But it was too late. Jing Yitong noticed Fang Xingu's physical changes at a glance. He raised an eyebrow, grabbed Fang Xingu's hand, pulled him back onto the bed, and pressed his shoulder, asking, "Need any help?"
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Author's note: Yes, yes! [Floppy-eared rabbit head]
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"Mr. Xie, how could you fall in love with a body double!"
A seemingly respectable but actually ruthless and controlling top (Xie Sui) × A hedonistic, reborn bottom who doesn't care what kind of play you play as long as he's happy (Lu Mingwei)
(Main character is the receiver; the text and title are still being worked on.)
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Ever since he hired a new assistant, Xie Sui has noticed that the way his colleagues look at him has changed.
Every day as he walks around the company, he can hear the employees whispering amongst themselves, even though they think it's being discreet.
"How could President Xie find a substitute for President Lu to keep by his side?"
"This stand-in looks so much like President Lu, from appearance to personality. Could this be a scam?"
"I really misjudged President Xie. President Lu has only been gone for a few years and he can't hold back anymore? No, it's been eight years."
"Sigh, men really are all fickle."
Xie Sui turned a deaf ear and only showed great care for the "stand-in" assistant.
Not only did he let the stand-in move into his home, but he also personally took care of the stand-in's daily life. He even became so infatuated with love that he wanted to give his shares to the stand-in.
Upon hearing the news, Mingsheng employees erupted in a shrill outcry: "President Xie, how could you fall in love with a body double!"
Mingsheng is President Lu's life's work, and now you actually want to use Mingsheng to curry favor with the substitute? How can you face President Lu?
Xie Sui stubbornly insisted: "Stop arguing, I can tell whether he's a stand-in or not."
staff:……
Oh no, Ming Sheng is really doomed now!
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In his previous life, Lu Mingwei worked diligently for the company, but died of illness at the age of twenty-eight, only to be met with countless cries of "Heaven is jealous of talent" at his funeral.
When Lu Mingwei opened his eyes again, he found himself eight years in the future.
This time, he was reborn as a penniless man who looked very similar to his original self. However, he was unloved by his parents, owed a huge amount of money to loan sharks, and was even coerced and lured by his creditors to become someone else's substitute.
Creditor: "As long as you infiltrate Mingsheng Group and become Xie Sui's stand-in for Lu Mingwei, stealing Mingsheng's internal secrets, our debt will be wiped clean."
Lu Mingwei: ?
Mingsheng, isn't that my company?
Xie Sui, isn't that my student?
Lu Mingwei... isn't that just me?!
Lu Mingwei is not suitable as a typical stand-in.
But he definitely wants to see how outrageous it is that someone would infiltrate his own company and act as his student's double. :)
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In order to find out the details of the creditors, Lu Mingwei disguised herself and rejoined Mingsheng, becoming Xie Sui's assistant.
However, Lu Mingwei believed he knew Xie Sui very well and thought that Xie Sui would never be deceived by the so-called "stand-in" trap.
However, upon returning to Mingsheng, Lu Mingwei discovered that Xie Sui's attitude towards him, his "stand-in," was becoming increasingly strange.
She not only tricked him into living with her at home, but also took care of his food, clothing, housing, and transportation, and even tried to lure him into bed.
Lu Mingwei fell into deep thought: Something's not right. Does Xie Sui want to sleep with the substitute or with me?
Lu Mingwei sensed something was wrong and packed her bags, preparing to flee Xie Sui's house that very night.
As soon as he opened the door with his suitcase, he was blocked at the door by Xie Sui, who looked like a ghost.
Xie Sui looked at him with a gloomy expression: "Teacher, are you going to leave me alone again?"
Lu Mingwei's Adam's apple bobbed. Before he could even think about when he had been exposed, he felt a chill creep up his back.
Wait... so Xie Sui wants to sleep with me? ???
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