Chapter 72 When did you...
Zhou Yan did not take Lin Xu home.
Lin Xu was in a bad mood, and he was planning to confess his feelings tonight, so the atmosphere was totally wrong.
You have to make the child happy first before you can move on.
So Zhou Yan took Lin Xu to the night market near the park.
After parking the car not far away, the two of them walked over. It was just the opening time of the night market.
"Why did you think of coming here?" Lin Xu asked, looking around at the excitement.
"When I was in college, I always wanted to come here for a stroll, but I was a poor student at the time and couldn't afford it. Later, when I started working, all my social events were in restaurants and hotels, so I had fewer opportunities to come here."
Lin Xu has been here several times. There are many young people here and many niche treasure shops. He often came here with Chen Jinhe for a while.
But I haven't been here for a long time, and many small shops have changed.
"Are you familiar with this place? Is there any restaurant you want to eat at? You choose." Zhou Yan gave Lin Xu the right to choose dinner for the two of them.
"Are you treating?" Lin Xu tilted his head and asked Zhou Yan with a smile.
"Of course, I recovered from my cold so quickly, thanks to your care." Zhou Yan found a plausible excuse.
"Then I know there's a good fried skewers place up ahead."
"Fried skewers? Such a bargain for me?" Zhou Yan smiled. "Don't worry, your appetite won't break me."
Lin Xu waved his hand: "No, I really want to eat it. When I came here with Chen Jinhe before, that place was a must-go. Paired with a bowl of cold noodles from the lady next door, it's so delicious."
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
This night market is built along the river, and there are still some lotus flowers blooming on the lake at this season.
On one side is the quiet lotus, and on the other side is the noisy fireworks.
Zhou Yan and Lin Xu walked side by side on this quaint path, feeling the crowds and enjoying the sunset together.
Lin Xu packed two bowls of cold noodles and took Zhou Yan to eat fried skewers.
There was a small roadside stall with a few tables and chairs by the lake. There happened to be an empty seat, so two people sat down at the small table.
Zhou Yan, a tall and strong man, looked aggrieved sitting on a small stool.
Lin Xu scratched his head embarrassedly: "Sorry, I forgot to take into account your long legs."
Zhou Yan pulled up his trouser legs: "Don't be too envious."
Lin Xu curled his lips: "Narcissism."
Zhou Yan smiled and broke open the disposable chopsticks and handed them to Lin Xu.
"Thank you. You should try it too. You can definitely trust my taste."
Zhou Yan really believed it. Although Lin Xu was not very good at cooking, he was indeed good at eating.
This is also one of the reasons why Zhou Yan is willing to cook now.
Both the cold noodles and fried skewers are very distinctive. The two also discussed what seasonings were added to the cold noodles so that they can eat them at home whenever they want in the future.
Lin Xu's stomach was filled and his mood improved. He began to think about what Zhou Yan wanted to talk to him about.
But this place was obviously not suitable. There were too many people and it was impossible to have a proper conversation.
"Brother, let's go home." Lin Xu couldn't wait any longer.
"We finally got out, why are you in such a hurry to go back? Come on, let's go boating too."
"ah?"
In fact, this is the most suitable time for them to go boating on the lake.
The lights were just coming on, the night wasn't too dark yet, the orange-flavored sunlight still had some lingering power.
The lake reflects the dots of light on the shore, which is picturesque.
But the problem is, they are either groups of tourists or young couples. How could there be two boys boating on the lake?
Zhou Yan bought a boat ticket without saying anything, rented a small boat for two people, and ordered a pot of tea.
He got on the boat first, then reached out to take Lin Xu.
They were supposed to sit opposite each other, but Zhou Yan squeezed in alongside Lin Xu.
The boat moved away from the shore. Zhou Yan didn't rush to row the boat, but let it drift slowly along the direction of the lake water.
Gradually, the distance between them and the boat in front was widened.
The scenery in the middle of the lake is completely different from that on the shore.
“So beautiful…”
Lin Xu held his chin and sighed, his eyes full of tiny ripples.
Zhou Yan picked up the teacup and took a sip, trying to calm himself down.
"Lin Xu." Zhou Yan suddenly called him.
Lin Xu's back stiffened and he scratched his hands nervously.
Zhou Yan raised his hand to separate his two hands, held one of them, and said, "First of all, I don't regret the kiss last night. I would still do it again if I were given a lot of chances."
"S-So? Why did you do that?"
Zhou Yan asked back: "What do you think?"
Lin Xu said angrily, "I don't know."
Zhou Yan chuckled: "I'm a man, not a person with a problem. I want to kiss you, of course it's because I like you."
Lin Xu's guess was confirmed by Zhou Yan. He couldn't contain his excitement, but he didn't dare to be happy too soon. He carefully asked, "You, what kind of love do you have for me?"
This question must be asked clearly.
Zhou Yan looked at him lovingly, turned his face around, pinched the back of his neck, and leaned over.
He touched Lin Xu's lips lightly: "That's the kind of love."
Lin Xu seemed to be struck instantly, and an electric current spread from his lips to his whole body.
He could only stare at Zhou Yan with wide eyes, panicking.
Zhou Yan secretly blamed himself for being too harsh and scaring the child.
That’s right, I am the only one who remembers the kiss before, Lin Xu doesn’t.
For them, this was the first time the two of them were close to each other.
It would be strange if you weren't scared if someone confessed your love by kissing you directly.
"I'm sorry, I—"
Just as Zhou Yan was about to apologize, Lin Xu suddenly came over.
This time it was a solid kiss.
It was different from the first time Lin Xu was drunk and had a teasing kiss, and it was also different from the light touch just now.
They just hugged each other intimately, as if carefully confirming each other's feelings.
This cherishment is more touching than any kiss.
The two of them sat in the boat shed, using the cover of night to hide their excitement.
The intertwined breaths are the heartbeats of each other.
Lin Xu and Zhou Yan both got the answers they wanted.
They slowly separated, Lin Xu's face flushed, and her hands were shaking as she took the teacup, almost spilling tea on herself.
Zhou Yan chuckled: "Slow down."
Lin Xu asked softly: "When did you...when did you...?"
Zhou Yan leaned against Lin Xu's shoulder, resting his elbow on his knee, looking at the ripples on the lake and said, "I don't know. I never thought I would fall in love with a boy."
Lin Xu said awkwardly: "Yeah, you're not...so how do you know for sure that you like me?"
Lin Xu was actually very uneasy. He was worried that Zhou Yan was just confused for a moment and would draw a clear line between him and others when he came to his senses.
Zhou Yan smiled and looked sideways at him, then leaned over and asked for a kiss.
"Anyway, I've never thought about kissing a boy. It can only be you. If it were anyone else, I definitely wouldn't be able to accept it."
"You haven't tried it." Lin Xu muttered with a red face.
"No need to try. Lin Xu, don't worry. I'm 28 years old. I'm not an ignorant child. I know exactly what my feelings are like and I know what I'm doing."
"Then...then what are you doing?" Although Zhou Yan was a person who made him feel at ease, Lin Xu still wanted a definite explanation.
Zhou Yan put away his smile and said solemnly, "I'm confessing my feelings to you, Lin Xu. I like you and want to be with you. Will you be my boyfriend?"
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