Chapter 114 Extra 1: The Band IF "Your desk is so hard!"...
After about the end of the first week of staying at Jingyuan's house, Heyuan gradually became more familiar with the band members and would come to watch the show on time every night, and then go home with Jingyuan on the way.
He repeated his routine day after day until an invitation was delivered to him.
"Honey, this is a banquet hosted by your dad's close friend. If you don't feel comfortable there, just come back," your mother instructed on the phone. "But you've met this grandfather before; he likes you a lot. Just go and have a good time. Remember to come back early tonight!"
He Yuan nodded while holding up his phone. Jing Yuan, who was behind him, came out of the bathroom after washing up and leaned on his shoulder. Just as he was about to ask for a kiss, he saw "Mother-in-law" on the screen.
Both of them froze.
“My dear Yuanyuan, what about you and Jingyuan?” The mother’s scrutinizing gaze swept back and forth between them, and her temper could be felt even through the screen.
He Yuan knew something was wrong.
Mommy used to call Jingyuan "Xiao Yuan," but this time she called him by his full name, so she's probably angry.
He immediately put on a smile and quickly explained, "Mommy, Jingyuan and I are together."
From the mother's perspective, it's a heartbreaking scene where He Yuan takes Jing Yuan's actions for granted and even says with a shy smile, "Jing Yuan is my future husband."
In addition, although Jingyuan politely stopped leaning on Heyuan's shoulder, the two were still pressed tightly together.
Although Jingyuan greeted them and explained, "Auntie, I like Xiaoyuan so much that I confessed to her, and I didn't expect Xiaoyuan to agree."
He tried to sound humble, but his mother was still angry.
"Jingyuan, Auntie has something to say to Yuanyuan. Could you ask Yuanyuan to go home for a bit?" Although it was a question, the tone left no room for argument.
He Yuan didn't understand, but she said logically, "But Mommy, we don't have much at home, and it was very uncomfortable in the past."
Mother:"......"
The mother gritted her teeth: "So you've been staying at Jingyuan's house these past few days since you came back, sharing a room with him?"
As for why I didn't notice it when I called earlier... it's because He Yuan's room was decorated together with Jing Yuan's family when the two families moved in. The two children liked the same design and got along well, so they simply decorated it almost exactly the same.
It's just that He Yuan's room is messier, while Jing Yuan's room is much tidier.
There weren't many parts visible in the video, so the mother didn't notice it at first.
He Yuan lowered her head guiltily and muttered softly, "Because there's nothing at home..."
The veins on her mother's forehead throbbed. She rubbed her forehead and was about to say something rude.
Jing Yuan, being very perceptive, said, "I still have some things to take care of at the company, so I'll go to my study to work first."
“Didn’t you say…” He Yuan said a few words, then realized something and shut up.
After Jingyuan left, his mother on the screen looked serious. "Yuanyuan, tell me the truth, did you sleep with him?"
As soon as she finished speaking, He Yuan's entire face turned red.
Mommy... why did you ask that right away, Mommy!
But he was a very honest child. Even though he was so embarrassed that he could hardly speak, he still obediently nodded and told them a time.
"You idiot!" His mother looked at him with exasperation. "You've forgotten everything I told you before!"
He Yuan looked bewildered: "What did you say?"
The mother rarely showed a look of frustration. "You don't think I'm telling you a story, do you?"
story?
Speaking of the story, He Yuan does have some recollection of it.
He remembered that when he was an adult, his mother told him a story about a little bird returning to its nest.
The specific details of the story are unclear, but He Yuan remembers it quite clearly. The little bird in the story seemed to be a wanderer, and in the end, it had three official partners and several casual encounters along the way.
At the time, he thought his mother was being strange, wondering why some of the text read oddly, as if it described some kind of act called "mating".
A few days after breaking her vow of intimacy, He Yuan looked at the positions and inexplicably understood.
He remembered the three partners inside, and then thought carefully about what his mother had said. He asked in horror, "Mommy, you don't mean... I'll have three partners, do you?"
As soon as she spoke, He Yuan felt like she was going crazy.
How could he possibly be a bird?
Even if your name contains all the characters for birds, you will not become a bird.
He asked with a sense of relief, "I'm a human, right, Mommy?"
Mommy is a person, and his father is a person, so he must be a person!
“Sweetie, of course you’re human!” His mother chuckled, amused by his words. “But our ancestors weren’t.”
Crane Kite: "???"
How did I end up in the fantasy channel?
“It’s ancient history, thousands of years old, so I won’t go into details,” my mother explained. “But in the history we have recorded, there have been instances of atavism in descendants with diluted bloodlines.”
"Some are related to appearance, some to personality... all kinds of things. You should be glad that you don't have a full set of feathers, but rather very thick hair."
He Yuan was dazed. "So... I inherited the aspect of being a partner?"
The mother pondered: "That's one way to put it. Anyway, when you came of age, the family did a yarrow stalk divination for you, and it turned out that you had three destined partners."
He Yuan remained silent and bewildered. "Does it have to be three?"
It's the 21st century, we don't necessarily have to be so superstitious, do we?
And this is a modern society that advocates monogamy! He'd be condemned to death if he did that!
The mother shook her head. "I'm sorry, darling, but... that's probably the truth."
"You will meet three soulmates sooner or later, and then you will fall in love with them."
"Let me ask you something unpleasant," she said, slightly serious, "Can you tell me for sure that you really like Jingyuan?"
"He is one of your destined soulmates, which was calculated along with your coming of age. But ask yourself honestly, do you like him to the point that you can't live without him?"
He Yuan hesitated.
He liked Jingyuan, but it didn't seem to be a particularly deep feeling, yet it was the kind of affection that he didn't know how to describe.
It's probably a mixture of familial love and romantic love, or perhaps a habit.
His mother knew the answer just by looking at his expression.
"You like him, but not to the point of being in love, right?"
He Yuan lowered her head dejectedly: "Mm."
He knew that Jingyuan probably liked him very much.
Many times, He Yuan tried to like things like Jing Yuan, but it was difficult for her to achieve.
This was a setback for him, who had always had everything go smoothly.
He clearly already liked her, but he just couldn't deepen his feelings for her.
That's really strange.
"Don't blame yourself too much; feelings are inherently unpredictable."
His mother comforted him, saying, "We haven't told you about this because we didn't want to give you any psychological suggestions, but in addition to the influence of blood, there are also personal factors involved in this situation."
He Yuan definitely couldn't accept being interfered with by external forces, so instead of hiding it, it was better to tell him frankly.
"From not caring much about being called 'school beauty,' to having Jingyuan handle your love letters, or being completely unguarded around good-looking strangers..."
"Actually, if you think about it carefully, this has always been your nature."
He Yuan pursed her lips and whispered to herself, "That's not how it is."
He's not a womanizing scumbag!
He may appreciate handsome and beautiful people, but that doesn't mean he'll like them all or sleep with them!
He Yuan is a person of great principle.
As for not getting angry about being called "school beauty," it's entirely because he feels it's a compliment to his appearance.
"What would happen if I didn't look for the other two?" He Yuan asked.
I hope there aren't any ridiculous issues like lifespan problems.
The mother shook her head, "You are the first person to show this kind of atavism; there are no others to refer to yet."
She paused for a moment, then said, "Because for those like your destined partner, you will be attracted to each other and help each other achieve success. And for those outside that circle... who simply like you, there will also be a noticeable improvement."
After all, the crane has always been a symbol of nobility and is considered an auspicious animal.
He Yuan, not yet understanding, said nonchalantly, "We'll see."
Anyway, he doesn't want to be a womanizer!
The mother hesitated, then remained silent.
"Okay then, if you have any worries, remember to tell me."
"So why were you in such a hurry just now, Mommy?" He Yuan asked, puzzled.
"Because...because I'm afraid you won't be able to accept it if you find out you like three people."
He Yuan puffed out her cheeks, "Mommy, please don't think of me as so fragile!"
"If it really comes to that, I'll just be a scumbag."
"...Well, you're not a jerk, there are extenuating circumstances."
Spoiling her as always.
He Yuan waved her hand, "Mommy, you don't need to make excuses for me. If I really only liked one person, this wouldn't be possible."
Even if he's going to be a scumbag, he'll be a scumbag in a clear and unambiguous way!
"Anyway, if I can't accept it, we can break up. I don't plan to get married so soon."
"In marriage, being unfaithful is called 'cheating,' so what I'm doing now is at most cheating, right?"
The mother chuckled softly, "Yuanyuan has grown up."
They have their own ideas now.
That's about all I have to say.
However, there was one more thing that Mother was unsure whether she should say.
"Those who lack companions will face a future of emotional detachment and even indifference."
“But apart from birth, old age, sickness and death, the clansmen will not face this kind of predicament.”
In other words... all of this was inevitable.
The results of her yarrow stalk divination over the past few years have all told her that Crane and Kite's three mates are all alive, young and strong, and although they may be a little older, they are all long-lived.
...I hadn't planned to say it so soon, but when I thought about how Yuan Yuan would feel guilty for a long time if she liked someone else, this biased mother could only do this to explain the rationale behind this phenomenon to Yuan Yuan.
Next time, let's give Jingyuan's parents more gifts.
......
After making the call, He Yuan went to the study and found Jing Yuan.
His sullen face was immediately noticeable.
Jingyuan pinched his cheek, put her arm around his waist, and let the young man sit on her lap. "What's wrong? Is there something your aunt is unhappy with about me?"
"I can try to change."
He Yuan shook her head, "It's not your problem, it's something about me..."
Jing Yuan pressed against his neck, his breath brushing against his smooth, white skin, his voice slightly muffled, "If you don't want to talk about it now, you can talk about it later."
"I have so much patience for Xiaoyuan, it's inexhaustible."
Looking at Jing Yuan's face, He Yuan felt an even stronger sense of guilt.
It wasn't that he would be fickle in the future if he took out a loan, but... it was that he knew deep down that he didn't really love Jingyuan very much.
He hadn't brought this fact up before, but now that it's been exposed, he feels uneasy no matter how he looks at Jing Yuan.
Crane Kite is a coward.
Before anything untoward had even happened, he naturally kept quiet and simply held Jingyuan's head tightly.
"Is it... okay here tonight?"
The young man's words carried a hint.
Jingyuan bit his neck. "Are you sure you're not just sulking with your aunt?"
He Yuan's fingers pressed tightly against Jing Yuan's broad shoulders. "Mommy didn't say anything to you. It's just that... it's because I haven't had my period for a week, and I wanted it!"
"Can't you even grant me this request?!"
Jing Yuan immediately tried to appease her, "Of course I can. It was my fault for not sensing Xiao Yuan's thoughts in time. I apologize here, okay?"
As he spoke, he reached into his pajamas and skillfully began to tease his body.
In just one night, Jing Yuan had figured everything out.
After all, Crane and Kite are really easy to understand.
You either like it or you don't.
That night, they tried every position imaginable, and Jingyuan had pretty much figured out Heyuan's preferences.
—They like to appear to be in a superior position, but they don't put in any effort themselves.
Thinking of this, a smile escaped Jing Yuan's lips as he kissed her, and a surge of air flowed out, making her navel feel tingly and numb. The tip of the small thing was also affected, swaying and spilling some liquid.
He Yuan was lying on the desk, while Jing Yuan sat in a chair with his head slightly lowered, seemingly ignoring the person in front of him, as if he were working diligently.
Unfortunately, the computer was put away long ago, and the files were never taken out.
Coming here to work is just Jingyuan's thoughtful "lie".
He Yuan's lower back was a little distance from the desk, supported by Jing Yuan's hand, and she could no longer feel the warmth of the desk.
Her long hair almost reached the ground, swaying back and forth, occasionally falling even more to the ground, remaining there for a while before returning to a certain area.
......
He Yuan was nearly dehydrated when Jing Yuan carried her out of the study.
First, he soaked the young man in a bathtub with the temperature set, and then immediately brought water from the kitchen and fed it to him.
"Your desk is so hard!" He Yuan complained. "Next time, get one that's softer. My back hurts!"
Are there desks that aren't firm?
Jing Yuan suppressed a laugh and did not refute.
The young man seemed completely bewildered and started spouting nonsense.
Jingyuan knew he had gone too far, and he felt much more pity for her afterward, but sometimes, slowness is also a form of torture.
The excessively long and immersive chopsticks make it even harder to escape.
He Yuan's mind is now filled with—
"If one person is already like this, how can three people manage?"
He doesn't want three people, he doesn't want to be tired, and he doesn't want to be a womanizer!
Jingyuan, unaware of his thoughts, washed and dressed him, and then, as usual, held him and went to sleep.
How wonderful to sleep peacefully in the arms of your lover.
The next morning, Jingyuan exchanged a good morning kiss with Heyuan as usual, waking up his lover who was still in bed, and receiving a light slap in return.
"Don't kiss me before I brush my teeth..." He Yuan groggily opened her eyes, turned over, and went back to sleep.
Jing Yuan didn't force him to wake up—since there was nothing to do after waking up anyway, it was better to let He Yuan sleep as much as he wanted.
This is what students who are still in school are like.
As usual, he left breakfast behind, gave He Yuan a final kiss on the forehead, and went to work.
Although his family's assets were not as much as his mother-in-law's, they still needed more capital to raise such a beautiful little bird.
The bird's feathers must always be kept bright and shiny, its habitat must be one where it can fly freely, and its food must be carefully selected...
During his short commute to work, Jingyuan came up with many "crane-raising plans".
The beautiful little bird I've raised since it was a chick now belongs entirely to me, and I can never have enough of it.
He went to work in a good mood until noon, when he received a message from He Yuan.
He Yuan: I forgot to mention yesterday that I'm going to a banquet tonight.
Crane and Kite: We can't eat together tonight [opponent]
He Yuan was too lazy to come to Jingyuan Company, so the only time they could eat together each day was dinner.
No dinner today!
Jing Yuan felt a lump in his throat.
Moreover, I don't know when I'll be back from the banquet, and I might not even see him tonight!
Crane Kite: Remember to pick me up at 10 PM tonight! OvO
Crane Kite: I want to be a guest who leaves early!
Thankfully, we can still sleep together tonight.
Jing Yuan breathed a sigh of relief and replied, "Okay."
......
Nighttime, at the entrance of Danfeng's ancestral home.
Danfeng was accompanying his grandfather to greet the guests with a cold face, and was occasionally told a few words.
"Danfeng, that child is so handsome, absolutely gorgeous!"
"Let me tell you, if you don't bring someone back with you at your age, don't even think about coming back next time!"
It's the usual pressure to get married again.
They've gone from being of similar age to just being a person.
if......
If He Yuan doesn't have a boyfriend, Dan Feng could talk to his grandfather and pursue her openly and honestly.
What a pity.
He had considered stealing her away, but the thought of seeing pain on that bright face made Danfeng reluctant.
He would rather bury his love in his heart and wait than see the young man's sad face.
This time, he still chose to give a perfunctory response to the past.
In any case, no matter how beautiful a person is, they can't compare to He Yuan in his eyes.
Danfeng thought.
He quietly watched the guests coming and going, exchanging a few words occasionally, until a black van stopped at the door and a young man in a dark blue long coat got out.
When Danfeng met those eyes, he was stunned.
Early on, they observed their grandfather revealing a smile that seemed to conceal his achievements.
He knew it!
A few years ago, my grandson came back from a banquet looking distracted, and that's when his grandfather knew the boy had someone he liked.
Later, the spirit returned, but became obsessed with painting, so the grandfather took the existing clues and went to find the person.
The search for the person went smoothly, but finding the right time to meet him was a real headache for Grandpa.
After all, kids these days don't like arranged marriages; they're afraid of "the king having a dream, but the goddess having no interest."
Later, he discovered that he and the child's father shared common interests, so they chatted for a while, became friends, and naturally sent out invitations.
Look at them, their eyes are practically glued to the screen!
As for the other one—
"Grandpa, this is a gift my father asked me to bring you!"
He Yuan bent down slightly and handed over the box in a cheerful tone.
It seems like I didn't see Danfeng at all.
That shouldn't be the case.
Grandpa pondered deeply. He knew his grandson well; he had inherited his looks and was very attractive to young people.
Even if you don't stare at them, you should at least take a few more glances, right?
Grandpa thought to himself, but on the surface he accepted the gift and said happily, "Okay, okay, please thank your father for me."
He patted He Yuan on the shoulder, gesturing for the young man to come inside with him.
He Yuan always knew how to please the old man. With a smile on her face, she followed the old man and said a few words she had prepared in advance.
To outsiders, he always seemed very well-behaved.
Sure enough, the more Grandpa looked at it, the more he liked it, and he kept gesturing to Danfeng with his eyes.
Danfeng was also giving him a meaningful look.
He wanted to tell his grandfather that He Yuan already had a boyfriend.
My grandfather taught me the principle that one should not marry a friend's wife when I was a child.
Unfortunately, his grandfather misunderstood him and made an excuse to leave, leaving him and He Yuan alone.
"Brother Danfeng, I never expected to meet you here!" He Yuan exclaimed.
Danfeng smiled and said, "Yeah, I didn't expect that either."
I never imagined that the person Grandpa was talking about was you.
He Yuan didn't think she was very familiar with him, but they were just ordinary friends. In addition, she hadn't hidden her true nature when they were together before, so she said naturally, "Where can I get some food and lemon juice? I didn't have dinner when I came."
Banquets are for feasting. That's always been He Yuan's belief.
He hates socializing and his social circle has always consisted only of Jingyuan; he ignores everyone else.
But there are always clueless people who try to strike up a conversation with him, which annoys him.
I was initially worried it would take a lot of effort, but now that I have acquaintances here, things will be much easier.
The host is entertaining guests; surely no one will disturb them.
Danfeng's prestige is probably quite high. Apart from a few people who were a little uncomfortable looking at her, Heyuan felt that this banquet was more comfortable than previous ones.
He was biting a silver spoon, holding a plate of small cakes in his hand, and looking at another one. "Brother Danfeng, could you help me with this?"
Being looked at like that by someone you like... few people would refuse, right?
Danfeng placed the cake in front of Heyuan and then cut a piece of steak for him.
"Thank you, but that's enough for me!" He Yuan said, expressing her gratitude.
He doesn't eat much; this is enough for him. Eating any more would just make him feel stuffed, which would be a waste of food.
Danfeng nodded. "Would you like something else to drink? I have a really good wine at home."
He Yuan frowned. "I don't like drinking."
He hates the smell of alcohol.
Danfeng wanted to make a good impression, thinking that being close friends instead of lovers would be nice, so she coaxed, "Try a bite, just to keep me company, okay?"
Thinking of how Danfeng had taken care of him, He Yuan reluctantly nodded, "Alright then."
Danfeng went to get the wine, and her colleague instructed the housekeeper to keep an eye on things here, and to put Heyuan first.
"Don't worry, young master."
The butler, with a knowing look on his face, gave the orders in a serious tone.
This concerns the future young mistress; we cannot be negligent!
He Yuan was delighted to discover that even if Dan Feng left, no one would bother him.
Great! We can receive many more invitations from this family in the future!
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Author's note: There will be some elements involving local dogs, but the pacing of the side stories needs to be faster, otherwise the length will be difficult to control.
Good morning, good afternoon, good night.
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