Chapter 84 Qiuqiu, you can be my boyfriend...
Ji Zhi Qiu was dumbfounded. "Why would you suddenly ask this?"
Before this, this question had been lingering in my mind, but it was temporarily overshadowed by the joy of reuniting with my friend. Unexpectedly, after chatting for a while, we came back to this question again.
Jiang Mingchuan glanced at him sideways, "Just keep pretending. Ever since I found out you were recording a variety show, I haven't missed a single episode. The first time you met him, your eyes were practically glowing green, like a hungry wolf meeting a fat sheep, wanting nothing more than to take a bite."
"After that, I was too embarrassed to say anything to you. You were always so affectionate, even in front of your three kids. By the way, have they accepted Lu Yu Nian yet?"
When Wen Qizheng discussed it, he only focused on "they are together," but in Jiang Mingchuan's words, it was already the stage of meeting the family.
Jiang Mingchuan didn't notice anything amiss and continued, "But you have excellent taste. I made a special list and scrutinized him with the most critical eye. Lu Yu Nian's score is a whopping 95. He's practically the perfect boyfriend. Don't miss out!"
As Jiang Mingchuan's words became increasingly outrageous, Ji Zhi Qiu was at a loss for words and remained stunned.
Jiang Mingchuan misunderstood, thinking that he still had something to complain about, and beckoned to him with his finger.
"Let me guess what you're unhappy about. Did you two sleep together? Is he not as big and thick as that scumbag?"
Ji Zhi Qiu closed her eyes tightly. "Can we please leave this topic alone? I've noticed that you've become much more unrestrained over the years, and all you talk about is this."
Jiang Mingchuan was scolded and was very indignant. He muttered under his breath, "I've been eating too much lately and I understand the importance of compatibility in this area all too well. I'm doing this for your sake, and you don't even appreciate it."
Ji Zhi Qiu didn't hear her and pressed, "What are you saying?"
Jiang Mingchuan sensed something was wrong from Ji Zhiqi's open and honest attitude. "So you're still playing the innocent one."
Ji Zhi Qiu's eyebrow muscles twitched uncontrollably twice. He was speechless, but a thought was vaguely emerging in his mind.
He was too embarrassed to press Wen Qizheng for answers, but he didn't need to be so formal with Jiang Mingchuan.
Why do you all think I'm with Lu Yu Nian?
"You... you guys?" Jiang Mingchuan accurately grasped the key point.
Ji Zhi Qiu blushed and quickly interrupted, "Answer my question first."
The atmosphere was quiet for a full half minute. During this time, Jiang Mingchuan stared straight at him, making Ji Zhiqi's hair stand on end and almost shiver.
"What are you doing? You're looking at me like I'm a new species, as if you want to drag me into a lab to dissect me."
"Otherwise, don't you know whether you like it or not?"
Jiang Mingchuan clicked his tongue twice. "You have indeed changed over the years. You weren't like this before."
Ji Zhi Qiu scoffed, "Then tell me what I was like back then."
Jiang Mingchuan narrowed his eyes slightly, recalling those happy times, "You have such high standards. If someone isn't your type, it's no use chasing after them your whole life. If you do fall for someone, then go for it passionately, without caring about anything else."
He paused, then continued, "Don't blame me for being a lecherous old man and bringing that up again, but you really did do it. You got drunk at the bar that day and said you saw someone you really liked and wanted to get their contact information, but you didn't come back until six the next morning! Don't tell me you didn't do anything all night except get their contact information!"
Ji Zhi Qiu was hit where it hurt, and opened his mouth but had no words to refute.
“So this might be…” Jiang Mingchuan pondered for a moment, then his eyes lit up, “…physiological attraction, perhaps.”
"You have excellent initiative. You put your whole heart into what you like, and you can let go of what you can't do. I really admire your attitude towards life."
"Because you are this kind of person, I know that when you meet someone you like, you will not be shy and will directly express your feelings. That's why I was so sure that you and Lu Yu Nian are together. You can't wait that long."
Jiang Mingchuan's words left Ji Zhiqi in a daze for a while.
Jiang Mingchuan was right; he was that kind of person. So why was he different towards Lu Yu Nian?
Ji Zhi Qiu fell into deep thought for a long time, bowing his head and remaining silent. Jiang Ming Chuan took in this scene and raised an eyebrow with amusement.
He didn't disturb Ji Zhi Qiu. Ten minutes later, Ji Zhi Qiu suddenly came to her senses and looked at Jiang Ming Chuan apologetically.
Jiang Mingchuan lay back in his chair, arms wrapped around his head, and gave him a mocking look, his tone quite certain, "Stop struggling, you're already trapped."
Ji Zhi Qiu blinked in confusion, not knowing why he would say that.
“You’re a perceptive person; you can figure things out on your own.” Jiang Mingchuan wagged his finger. “Don’t expect others to tell you the answer. This isn’t just enlightening you; it’s directly exposing your thoughts. I’m your good friend, so naturally I’ll give you some face.”
Ji Zhi Qiu finally understood and said incredulously, "Are you saying I'm deceiving myself?!"
Jiang Mingchuan looked at him with admiration and shrugged, "What else?"
“I’m not…” Ji Zhi Qiu subconsciously wanted to refute, but couldn’t come up with a specific reason.
"Alright, alright, I'm not a relationship coach, I'm not going to talk about this with you. Let's exchange contact information and when your variety show recording ends, then we can arrange a time to meet up."
...
He walked back with light steps, almost getting carried away and humming a song.
Back at the villa, he couldn't wait to go upstairs and share the good news with Lu Yunian.
But when the person stood outside the door, he subconsciously stopped in his tracks, a look of confusion in his eyes.
Why is Lu Yu Nian the first person he thinks of when he has emotions he wants to share or confide in?
Before Ji Zhi Qiu could figure it out, the door suddenly opened. He stood outside the door, and Lu Yu Nian stood inside. They were only a step apart, but they just looked at each other without moving.
Ji Zhi Qiu came to her senses first, smiled again, and walked lightly back into the room.
When he turned around, Lu Yu Nian had already closed the door, but was still standing at the door, looking at him with a deep gaze.
Ji Zhi Qiu was so focused on sharing her joy that she didn't notice Lu Yu Nian's odd behavior. She deliberately created a mystery, asking, "Do you know who I ran into today?"
"I know."
Ji Zhi Qiu was stunned for a moment, but reacted in just a second.
Jiang Mingchuan is very well-known, and countless people can recognize him on the street, including Lu Yu Nian.
Ji Zhi Qiu was proud of his friend's success and said in a boastful tone, "He's really amazing now. He debuted as an idol, then switched to acting halfway through his career. He had no acting experience before, but he achieved this much in just four years. Don't you think he's incredible?"
Ji Zhi Qiu leaned closer and deliberately lowered her voice, saying playfully, "Guess what my relationship with him is?"
Lu Yu Nian's reaction speed was much slower than usual, like a rusty robot. He turned his head to look at him very slowly, his expression unchanged, but Ji Zhi Qiu felt that he was very weak, and there were indescribable emotions surging in his eyes.
Ji Zhi Qiu's joy was immediately dispelled, and she subconsciously grabbed his wrist, "What's wrong? Why do you look so pale? Do you have a fever?"
Ji Zhi Qiu reached out to touch his forehead, but it wasn't burning hot from a fever; instead, it was unusually cold.
He realized the seriousness of the problem, took a thick coat from the closet, and wrapped it around Lu Yu Nian. "Did you catch a cold outside? Your face is pale."
Lu Yu Nian's gaze never left Ji Zhi Qiu, trying to discern whether his concern and worry were genuine, and also trying to guess his true thoughts.
What did you all talk about?
Ji Zhi Qiu's attention was diverted, and she casually said, "It's because he's doing well now. He thinks it's too hard for me to raise three money-devouring beasts, so he saved up a lot of money for me and bought me a property, which is even a school district property. He let me pick one out."
Ji Zhi Qiu originally intended to share some good news with Lu Yu Nian and make him happy too, but she didn't expect Lu Yu Nian's condition to worsen. His eyes were fixed on her, "So you agree? Are you going to live together?"
Ji Zhi Qiu was taken aback by the question. "Not necessarily, I haven't thought about it yet."
Lu Yu Nian then asked, "Why haven't you had any contact in these four years? Has he been completely irresponsible towards you?"
Ji Zhi Qiu spoke vaguely, "We had some problems before. I unilaterally blocked him and went into hiding. Later, I called him, but he didn't answer due to some misunderstanding. We only officially met today. Luckily, he wasn't angry with me, otherwise I really would have..."
Ji Zhi Qiu suddenly stopped, realizing something was wrong, and looked up at Lu Yu Nian, "Four years? How do you know it's four years?"
Lu Yu Nian looked away: "Have you forgotten what you said when you came in?"
Ji Zhi Qiu narrowed his eyes slightly, recalling what had just happened. He didn't have this memory, but he was too excited just now, and anything he said was possible.
He didn't care, and just continued to share his good mood with Lu Yu Nian, "I didn't really want to rely on him or take advantage of him, but I'm really happy for my good brother who has become a small tycoon. I feel at ease. It's like half of my dream has come true. If I become rich and powerful, I won't forget him!"
Ji Zhi Qiu couldn't help but speak her mind, "If only I were even more shameless, I could let him support me and rely entirely on my own brothers for food and drink."
He was just about to talk about the future with Lu Yu Nian, and couldn't wait to drag Lu Yu Nian along to eat and drink for free, when his wrist was suddenly grabbed.
Lu Yu Nian tightened his grip, his expression a complex mix of panic, tension, and fear, a stark contrast to his previous composed and refined demeanor.
"Brother? Are you two just good friends? Shouldn't you be lovers?"
"spouse?!"
Ji Zhi Qiu was so surprised that her voice rose high. Just thinking about the scene made her skin crawl. "How could I possibly be his lover? Don't think or say things like that. It's really making me nauseous."
Ji Zhi Qiu felt so uncomfortable, as if ants were crawling all over her body, without any exaggeration.
"So you two are really just friends?"
Ji Zhi Qiu scratched his head. "Doesn't it seem like it? I was his classmate for seven years, I know him best. It's absolutely impossible for him to suddenly fall in love, especially with the two of us..."
Ji Zhi Qiu was embarrassed to say that they had the same number, and that two zeros together had no future, only heartache. She gave an awkward laugh and said, "Is it because our current statuses are too different that you don't believe he has a friend like me?"
"I... I didn't mean that." Lu Yu Nian looked even weaker, and slid down as if all his strength was gone. Ji Zhi Qiu quickly supported his shoulders and made him lean on her.
"Don't try to be brave. You must be sick. I'll contact the production team and ask them to find you a doctor."
“No, I don’t.” Lu Yu Nian paused. “I just have low blood sugar.”
Ever since Ji Zhi Qiu learned that Lu Yu Nian had this problem, he always kept candy in his pocket. He wanted to take it out and give it to Lu Yu Nian, but Lu Yu Nian was pressing heavily on him.
Afraid that Lu Yu Nian would slip and fall to the ground due to exhaustion, he pressed Lu Yu Nian's arms under his neck and let Lu Yu Nian hold him, so that he could free his hands to take out the candy from his pocket.
He thoughtfully tore open the packaging, and he and Lu Yu Nian were pressed tightly together. From his perspective, he couldn't see Lu Yu Nian's expression, so he could only grope his way to bring the candy to his lips.
His fingertips seemed to touch something very soft. He paused for a moment, then gently caressed it before realizing it was Lu Yu Nian's lips.
This action, occurring between friends, seemed too intimate and impudent. Ji Zhi Qiu subconsciously stopped, but the next moment her fingertips became wet, and Lu Yu Nian opened his mouth and took the candy in.
Ji Zhi Qiu took the initiative to adjust Lu Yu Nian into an embracing position, but Lu Yu Nian took the initiative, putting one hand through his shoulder and neck, tightly holding his back, while the other hand kept moving down to hug his waist.
This didn't feel like Lu Yu Nian was weakly leaning against him; it was a genuine hug.
Ji Zhi Qiu's face was buried in Lu Yu Nian's chest. The thin fabric could not block their body heat. Lu Yu Nian's heartbeat echoed in his ears, becoming stronger and stronger.
It made him feel at ease, yet a faintly infatuated aura enveloped him tightly, airtight. The hand pressing against his lower back accidentally touched the last vertebra of his coccyx, where there seemed to be a special mechanism. Ji Zhi Qiu instantly lost his strength, his head spun and his legs went weak, and he involuntarily leaned his weight onto Lu Yu Nian.
Time seemed to slow down, yet also flew by. After Lu Yu Nian finished the candy, he felt much better, and his arms tightened as he held Ji Zhi Qiu in his embrace.
Ji Zhi Qiu finally realized what was happening, feeling his heartbeat quickening and becoming intertwined with another heartbeat, making it difficult to distinguish between them.
All the blood in her body rushed to her head, her face turned red and swollen, and her eyes became exceptionally moist. Ji Zhi Qiu licked her dry lower lip and inadvertently glanced at the wardrobe in the corner of the wall.
It was just a hug between friends, but a trace of red appeared in the corner of his eye, his eyes glistening with tears, as if he had been nourished by something, his whole being glowing with spring-like color. His face turned even redder, and he couldn't bear to look any longer, so he silently shrank his neck and buried his face in Lu Yu Nian's arms.
He heard Lu Yunian say to him, "I'm sorry, I was wrong."
At first, he thought it was just his imagination, but Lu Yu Nian kept repeating it, his tone filled with deep sadness and gloom.
Ji Zhi Qiu blinked, puzzled.
Lu Yu Nian had always been very good to him. Ji Zhi Qiu thought back carefully for a long time but couldn't find a single thing he had done to wrong him. However, he didn't press him for details. Instead, he comforted Lu Yu Nian and tentatively patted his broad shoulders. "It's okay. It's all in the past. I'm not angry."
After a while, Lu Yu Nian calmed down. He gently held Ji Zhi Qiu's shoulder and then pulled away.
Ji Zhi Qiu finally saw Lu Yu Nian's expression and eyes clearly, but only a second later, he abruptly looked away to avoid meeting his gaze.
Lu Yu Nian's eyes held too many emotions; with just a glance, he could easily control his breathing and heartbeat, making him unable to bear looking at her for too long, and afraid of giving himself away.
"Are you feeling better? Would you like to sit down and rest for a while?"
Lu Yu Nian nodded, and Ji Zhi Qiu helped him sit on the bed.
Lu Yunian leaned against the soft cushions, resting his head on the wooden headboard. One long leg, encased in suit trousers, was draped over the edge of the bed, while the other leg hung down naturally, with a small gap between them.
Ji Zhi Qiu glanced at it a few more times as if possessed, and then, as if summoned by some force, bent his knees and knelt on the bed.
His knees fit perfectly between Lu Yu Nian's legs, as if they were destined to be there for him.
After the thought uncontrollably surfaced in her mind, Ji Zhi Qiu subconsciously looked at Lu Yu Nian.
Lu Yunian was sweating profusely, his hair sticking to his temples in wisps. His face gradually changed from pale as paper to flushed with color, but he was still somewhat weak. His eyes were no longer pitch black, but shone with a bluish-gray light under the light, and were particularly moist.
Lu Yu Nian was tall and slender with a straight back. He was almost 1.8 meters tall, but he looked much smaller next to Lu Yu Nian. Lu Yu Nian was also older than him, with rich experience and a deep mind. He couldn't see through Lu Yu Nian's thoughts, but Lu Yu Nian could easily sense his thoughts and take care of him gently and considerately.
No matter how close a relationship is, there is always a dominant and subordinate relationship. Lu Yu Nian is clearly the one in control in this relationship, yet at this moment she is like a tamed wolf, afraid of being abandoned, her eyes are wet, looking at him with pleading eyes. Everything she does conveys one message:
Lu Yu Nian was willing to reveal everything, just waiting for his response.
Ji Zhi Qiu suddenly understood.
Jiang Mingchuan is right. He's very stubborn. He either likes something or he doesn't like it, and he won't change his mind or his feelings.
In short, he is only suited for love at first sight, not for love that develops over time.
He met Lu Yu Nian online, and although he didn't know her well, he couldn't help but be attracted to her.
Lu Yu Nian understood him well and treated him well. Gradually, their souls became one, and Ji Zhi Qiu cherished this hard-won relationship.
Later he discovered that "Yu Nian" and "Lu Yu Nian" were the same person. He uncontrollably developed a different kind of emotion for Lu Yu Nian, but he also knew very clearly that the two identities were the same person, because the first feeling he had was "I absolutely cannot lose this friend", and that became his bottom line.
Everything he did was based on this bottom line. Lu Yu Nian kept emphasizing that they were friends, and even if there were overly intimate actions, they were only between friends. Gradually, he fell into this emotional vortex and could not extricate himself.
But in reality, one's inner feelings cannot be lied to; before that, he was just deceiving himself.
In that instant, he saw himself clearly, and he saw through Lu Yu Nian.
He slowly reached out and touched Lu Yunian's face.
Lu Yunian seemed to have grown up according to his aesthetic standards, with deep-set eyebrows and eyes, a straight nose, and thin lips that looked cold but were actually very soft.
Ji Zhi Qiu's fingertips slid down with his gaze, tracing Lu Yu Nian's features, finally stopping at his lower lip. She rubbed it affectionately a couple of times, imagining the way he had just eaten the candy, and the taste of his lips after being moistened by the sweetness.
He wanted to try it, but he couldn't.
They are just friends now.
During this time, Lu Yu Nian did not resist or struggle at all, and remained in a supine position, looking at him with deep eyes, taking whatever he wanted.
Ji Zhi Qiu's fingers slowly moved downwards, tracing the sharp lines of her jawline, across her Adam's apple, leaving a slight tingling sensation.
As if unable to bear it, his body trembled almost imperceptibly twice, and his Adam's apple bobbed up and down.
Ji Zhi Qiu was exceptionally gentle, paying special attention to Adam's apple, her soft fingertips gliding in circles, gently rubbing and turning.
Then his fingertips slowly moved downwards, carefully tracing the outline of his collarbone, revealing the collar that had been rubbed into disarray when he buried his face in Lu Yu Nian's chest.
One button was undone, revealing wrinkles in the fabric that contrasted sharply with the smooth and neat surface of the rest of the fabric.
Ji Zhi Qiu looked up at Lu Yu Nian and slowly placed her hand on his. This was an intimate gesture between friends that Lu Yu Nian had allowed and promised.
Lu Yu Nian remained motionless throughout, leaning back and relinquishing all control to him, but his gaze grew even darker, fixed intently on him, and his breathing became more rapid. If it weren't for the excessive rise and fall of his chest, Ji Zhi Qiu wouldn't have noticed.
After Ji Zhi Qiu finished doing what "friends" should do, he glanced at Lu Yu Nian without asking for his opinion, and then slowly began to unbutton his shirt.
Lu Yunian flicked his hand in mid-air, as if trying to stop him, the veins on the back of his hand bulging, but he eventually slowly lowered it.
As he tensed up, the outline of his muscles became more defined, less soft, and revealed a hidden explosive power.
Ji Zhi Qiu clearly felt the obvious changes and hidden dangers under his fingertips, but he continued downwards without any hesitation.
This finally exceeded Lu Yu Nian's limit. He could no longer bear it and gripped Ji Zhi Qiu's wrist firmly yet restrainedly.
Ji Zhi Qiu seemed to be reminded then, lazily raising her head with a clear and innocent look in her eyes, as if it was not a deliberate scheme, but simply out of curiosity.
"Didn't you say we were friends? You can't touch this place?"
"No." Lu Yu Nian's Adam's apple bobbed up and down, and he sweated even more. Ji Zhi Qiu knelt neatly between his legs, while he was dressed in open clothes and looked extremely disheveled.
"Then what can I do?" Ji Zhi Qiu chuckled softly, like a bewitching enchantress who drains people's life force. Her eyes held a seductive and spring-like allure as she leaned close to Lu Yu Nian's ear, her tone unusually calm, as if unmoved by what she was saying. "Then what can I do? I really want to, Lu Yu Nian, please."
Lu Yu-nian's Adam's apple bobbed, and he looked at Ji Zhi-qiu with a deep gaze. "We can only change our identity."
Ji Zhi Qiu's lips curled slightly. "What is your identity?"
"Boy friend."
Lu Yu Nian's voice was unusually hoarse. He took Ji Zhi Qiu's hand, which was wandering around his waist, and placed it to his lips, gently kissing her ring finger.
"Qiuqiu, will you be my boyfriend?"
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