Anniversary of the Extra
In a luxury apartment, eight o'clock in the morning.
A ray of golden sunlight shines through the gap in the heavy curtains and accurately falls on the big bed in the middle of the bedroom, dispelling the ambiguous darkness in the room.
The air seemed to still hold the lingering scent of last night, mixed with the faint fragrance of aftershave and shower gel, gently enveloping the two people sleeping in each other's arms.
Lin Yan had already woken up and felt refreshed.
He was lying on his side, having changed into a pressed white shirt and trousers, but without a tie.
He tilted his head, his eyes lingering almost greedily on the face of his lover who was still sleeping beside him.
Chen Rui was sleeping soundly. The morning light cast soft shadows on his graceful profile. His long and thick eyelashes trembled slightly with his breathing, as fragile and charming as butterfly wings.
Looking down, across the slightly open collar of his nightgown, I could see the faint red marks left by my own hands scattered across his collarbone and even chest.
Lin Yan curled up the corners of his mouth in satisfaction, and a gentle possessiveness appeared in his eyes.
He leaned over and placed a kiss on Chen Rui's smooth forehead very lightly and tenderly.
The person in his arms seemed to be startled by the subtle touch, and muttered unconsciously. Like a cat whose sweet dream was disturbed, he turned over and buried most of his body in the soft duvet, revealing more skin - the muscles on his waist and abdomen were smooth and firm, the result of years of fitness; the quilt slid down to his thighs, and the skin there looked equally elastic and sexy.
Lin Yan's eyes darkened, his Adam's apple moved slightly, and he couldn't help but move closer again, this time kissing the slightly open, watery lips with a clear goal.
This completely woke people up.
Chen Rui opened his eyes in a daze, and before he could focus, he saw a magnified version of the handsome face in front of him.
He subconsciously stretched out his arms and softly wrapped them around Lin Yan's neck. His voice was filled with sleepiness and dependence, and he complained in a sticky voice: "Hubby... why are you here so early..."
It was obviously a normal question, but the soft tone sounded like a spoiled child to Lin Yan.
"Honey, did you forget? Today is our anniversary. We planned to go out for lunch at noon."
Lin Yan kissed him again in the same position and reminded him patiently.
"Hey..." Chen Rui suddenly realized and rubbed his eyes to try to wake up. Then he seemed to remember something, tugged at the collar of his nightgown, and glared at him, "I remember now... It's all your fault."
There was a look of reproach in his eyes, clearly accusing the person who had caused certain traces and almost made him wake up late.
Lin Yan chuckled softly, reached out to help him straighten his pajamas, and took the prepared clothes to help him put them on. "Okay, okay, it's all my fault. Who made someone so charming last night?"
His voice was low and contained a teasing smile.
Chen Rui half-closed his eyes and glared at him, his face still slightly flushed from waking up. "Still charming... You're already an old married couple, and you're still talking nonsense."
"So what's wrong?"
Lin Yan helped him button up his shirt, and said as a matter of course, "When you become an old man, you will be the most charming old man in my eyes."
Chen Rui was amused by him and leaned into his arms to rub against him, like a large dog seeking comfort: "Then we two old men are really shameless."
The two of them laughed and joked for a while before they went out dressed appropriately.
The years seem to be particularly favorable to Chen Rui.
He was wearing a light grey trench coat, a soft khaki sweater underneath, and well-tailored dark trousers. He looked calm and gentle.
The years have not left too many traces on his face, but instead have precipitated a unique temperament. However, deep in his eyes, there always seems to be a trace of indelible, animal-like purity and tenderness, which forms a subtle contrast with his current identity.
Lin Yan, who was standing next to him, had become more mature and reserved. The immaturity of his youth had long been replaced by the calmness and decisiveness gained from his experience in the business world. The aura that inadvertently revealed between his brows was becoming more and more like that of his father when he was young.
However, this aloof majesty towards outsiders always turns into endless tenderness and indulgence when looking at the people around him.
Although they looked like two mature and steady elite men, they still held hands with each other, ignoring any possible glances, and held hands naturally in the elevator and in the hotel lobby.
Lin Yan habitually rubbed and played with Chen Rui's knuckles with his fingertips, and Chen Rui indulged his little movements and just held him tighter.
They came to a famous top-floor restaurant with a great view in the city center.
This was the place where Lin Yan carefully planned his proposal a few years ago. Since then, it has become an unshakable tradition to come here for dinner on this anniversary every year.
The elevator door opened and just as he was about to go in, a young boy inside looked up and saw Chen Rui. His eyes widened in surprise and a blush of excitement quickly appeared on his face.
"C-Creator Chen?! Oh my god! I didn't expect to see you here!"
The boy was so excited that he was a little incoherent. He immediately started to greet people enthusiastically like a fan, chattering about his fanatical love for a game under "Tie Shi", and stars were almost coming out of his eyes.
Finally, he worked up the courage to ask for a photo.
Lin Yan raised his eyebrows helplessly, but still took the boy's phone, skillfully found the right angle, and pressed the shutter button - he had long been accustomed to this kind of "taking photos for his wife and his fans" over the years.
In just a few years, "Tie Shi" has developed into a well-known brand in the domestic gaming circle, and is highly praised by players for its attitude of continuous improvement and creative gameplay.
As the soul and technical core of the company, the name "Chen Rui" has long surpassed the scope of the industry and has gained almost celebrity-like fame.
After the boy left contentedly, Chen Rui came over and held Lin Yan's hand again, with a smile in his eyes and a hint of playful joking:
"Mr. Lin, could you please stop looking so resentful every time you take a picture for me? I think that kid was almost scared away by you just now."
Lin Yan glanced at him, and with force, he pulled the man closer to himself, his tone was obviously unhappy: "Can't you just play games properly? You have to do this star-chasing thing."
Apparently, he still can't fully accept the fact that his lover is a "heartthrob".
"It's not that serious. It's just the normal celebrity effect." Chen Rui explained with a smile, and rubbed against his arms dependently.
This subconscious intimate gesture pleased Lin Yan greatly.
As the elevator door closed again and they were the only two left in the car, he suddenly grabbed the back of Chen Rui's head and lowered his head to accurately capture those smiling lips.
Chen Rui was stunned at first, then he raised his head in response, his arms naturally wrapping around his neck.
It was a deep and lingering kiss, filled with unquestionable possessiveness and a deep affection that had remained unchanged over the years.
Lin Yan's tongue swept freely in his mouth, evoking waves of familiar shudders.
The temperature in the small space rose suddenly, and the only sound in the air was the intertwined breathing.
From the 1st floor to the 24th floor, it only took a few tens of seconds, but it felt like a century.
When they separated, Lin Yan licked the corner of his lips with an unsatisfied look, and looked at Chen Rui in his arms with a dazed look and flushed cheeks, and couldn't help laughing. Should he "complain" that the elevator of this restaurant was too fast?
Before the elevator door dinged open, Chen Rui hurriedly came back to his senses from his excitement, looked around with a blushing face, and after confirming that there was no one in the corridor, he glared at Lin Yan with a slight frown, carefully straightened the collar of his shirt that he had wrinkled, and smoothed the hem of his own shirt.
The restaurant owner personally led them to the reserved viewing seats.
From the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, you can have a panoramic view of the bustling city.
While enjoying the exquisite food, Chen Rui looked at the skyscraper where "Rui Lin Technology" was located, which was clearly visible in the distance, and the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously.
From young campus lovers to today's partners, eleven years have passed in the blink of an eye.
He raised the red wine glass in his hand and gently clinked it with Lin Yan opposite him.
The crystal glass wall made a crisp sound, just like the resonance in their hearts.
At this time, the screen of Chen Rui's mobile phone on the table lit up. It was a video message sent by Lin Heng.
He clicked on the video and the screen was instantly covered with snow.
Lin Heng, wearing a brightly colored ski suit, excitedly shouted at the camera, "Sister-in-law! When you have time, come ski with my brother! It's so much fun here! It's so cool!"
Then the camera suddenly turned and focused on Qin Zheng, who was standing next to him with a calm expression and wearing the same style but low-key color ski suit. "Come on, husband, say hello to my sister-in-law and my brother!"
Qin Zheng's handsome face turned towards the camera, forcing out a somewhat sincere smile, although it still looked a bit stiff and weird: "Brother, sister-in-law, happy anniversary."
The tone was serious.
Lin Heng was clearly dissatisfied. The camera shook, accompanied by his complaints: "Hey, could you be a little more enthusiastic? Smile a little more!"
Then, Qin Zheng's helpless yet indulgent whisper came from outside the screen: "Master..."
The video ended abruptly in this noisy atmosphere.
Chen Rui was amused by what he saw.
Lin Yan raised his eyebrows slightly when Qin Zheng appeared, but ultimately said nothing more.
Even today, although he has tacitly accepted his sister-in-law (?), he still occasionally reveals a bit of dissatisfaction that "the good cabbages in his garden are eaten by pigs".
"Lin Yan, look, I didn't expect that Qin Zheng was completely subdued by Xiao Heng. It's so funny to see him trying to please us but not knowing how to do it."
Chen Rui handed over the phone with a smile.
Lin Yan snorted, his tone still disdainful: "Pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger. Only Xiao Heng falls for his tricks."
He always felt that Qin Zheng's taciturn appearance was full of tricks.
Chen Rui smiled and said, "What? I think Qin Zheng is doing well now. Besides, hasn't he helped your family deal with many difficult issues? He's quite reliable."
"Well," Lin Yan took a sip of wine and said lightly, "He really is now determined to be our Lin family's... loyal dog."
This metaphor made Chen Rui laugh so hard that he fell on his shoulder. Of course, they all understood that the "dog" Lin Yan mentioned was not a derogatory term.
With Qin Zheng's current status and ruthlessness, he only restrains all his edge in front of Lin Heng and the Lin family, and willingly submits to them. Perhaps describing him as a "loyal dog" is the highest recognition that this awkward elder brother can give.
The sunlight shines through the glass, casting a warm light on the two people who are smiling at each other.
Eleven years have passed, and we are still by each other's side. There are countless more eleven years to look forward to in the future.
This is the best anniversary gift.
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