Chapter 19, Chapter 19: "Putting me to sleep."...
In the ward, only Xu's father's continuous coughing could be heard for a moment.
His face turned from pale to flushed, his breathing became rapid, and he pointed a finger at Xu Yan with difficulty, "You, you still have the nerve to come back!"
Xu Yan smiled slightly. "Didn't you go to great lengths to find my phone number and beg me to come back?"
After saying that, he affectionately took Chi Chen's arm and walked to the bedside. "I also brought my boyfriend. I'm sure you'll be happy for me."
"You...you bastard!!" Father Xu glared at them, his lips trembling. "Is this how you repay my kindness in raising you?!"
At this moment, Xu's stepmother, who had been standing next to him, pressed down on his hand, saying, "Husband, please stop talking. It's rare for Xiao Yan to come back."
After saying that, she looked at Xu Yan with a smile, "Your brother... needs money recently, Xiao Yan, do you think you could..."
"No." Xu Yan looked at them with a forced smile. "Wasn't my mother's inheritance enough for you back then?"
Xu Yan could guess why he was looking for him almost without thinking. "Oh right, don't even think about trying to take advantage of me. If I die unexpectedly, my will will take effect immediately, and everything will be inherited by my lover."
After saying that, as if to deliberately disgust Xu's father, he slightly tiptoed and placed a kiss on Chi Chen's face.
Chi Chen was also in the zone, gazing at Xu Yan with deep affection.
Mr. Xu's eyes widened suddenly, and he made a strange hoarse sound in his throat, as if he was so angry that he couldn't utter a curse.
The stepmother screamed and rushed over to pat him on the back, then immediately put on a teary-eyed look, "Xiao Yan, you can't do this no matter what..."
"Let's go." Xu Yan didn't give her a chance to finish speaking, coldly pulling Chi Chen away.
Chi Chen looked at Xu Yan's indifferent expression. Although he had come on purpose to provoke Xu's father, it seemed to have affected his mood somewhat.
He also understood why Xu Yan was always so wary and suspicious of his approach. In the past, it seemed that there was no normal person around Xu Yan.
Former friend Zhang Zhengming, Chen Shuo with an insulting and possessive intent, and such a father and stepmother.
Although Chi Chen, who grew up in a privileged and comfortable family, couldn't truly empathize, he still felt a pang of sadness.
He wanted to do something to help Xu Yan change her mood.
"I'll treat you tonight, brother. What would you like to eat?"
Xu Yan was silent for a few seconds, as if he had just noticed what Chi Chen had said. He looked at Chi Chen, and the ice that had accumulated in his eyes for many years showed signs of melting. "Okay, let's go have some drinks now and relieve our boredom."
When Chi Chen got into the car, his heartache was mixed with a hint of nervousness and anticipation.
Although he had agreed to drink with Xu Yan yesterday.
Chi Chen couldn't help but imagine what Xu Yan would be like when she was drunk.
I wonder if he'll get drunk and cause trouble.
Given Xu Yan's extremely restrained and rational personality, she would most likely sit quietly without saying a word, which would be quite well-behaved.
Chi Chen hesitated, thinking he should wear less clothing that night, since people who drink alcohol have a high body temperature and would like to hug him more.
In his mind, he imagined a dimly lit bar where a slightly tipsy Xu Yan, reeking of alcohol, would lean against him and start touching him inappropriately.
Or perhaps it was when Xu Yan was feeling down, she would hug him and confide in him, and then they would express their feelings for each other. Xu Yan would always treat him as her real boyfriend.
Chi Chen thought both were good.
With anticipation in their hearts, they stopped at the entrance of an alley.
Here we go again?
Unsurprisingly, Chi Chen watched as Xu Yan across from him elegantly ate skewers and slowly sipped his beer as if savoring fine wine.
However, the juicy pork belly is really delicious.
I don't know if beer can make you drunk.
The surroundings were noisy, and Chi Chen didn't have a chance to have a heart-to-heart talk with Xu Yan.
All romantic thoughts, such as heart-to-heart talks after drinking and attempts to embrace each other, were completely dispelled.
After finishing their barbecue, Xu Yan showed no sign of going back, and took Chi Chen to the night market next door.
There were so many people that they were forced to squeeze very close together to avoid getting separated.
Chi Chen hesitated for a moment, then firmly took Xu Yan's hand. "Don't get lost."
Xu Yan glanced at him but said nothing.
If she comes across something that interests her, Xu Yan will buy it and try it.
Seeing his appearance, Chi Chen felt that Xu Yan seemed to be trying this for the first time as well.
Even after they walked out, their stomachs were so full they felt uncomfortable again.
Xu Yan finally smiled happily, his eyes sparkling as he looked at the neon lights in front of him. "Actually, I've only heard about these shops from my stepbrother."
“They used to bring me a bite of leftover rice, which was delicious.”
Chi Chen stared at Xu Yan, somewhat lost in thought.
"Indeed, fresh ones taste better."
“I will learn it,” Chi Chen said earnestly. “I’m sure I can learn to cook these dishes. My classmates abroad all say I have a talent for it.”
Xu Yan's face was a little red, perhaps because it was hot in the crowd.
He touched his burning face. "I'll look forward to it."
It was quite late when the two returned to the hotel.
The delivery locker in the room was lit up, and Chi Chen went over and took the items out.
It's that contract.
Xu Yan glanced at it, seemingly unsurprised. He casually loosened his tie and said, "Check if there are any problems. I'm going to take a shower first."
It was no different from a boss giving instructions, as if the date between the two of them had never happened.
After saying that, he went to the bathroom on his own.
Chi Chen placed the file bag on the table and took out his phone.
He plans to hire a chef from here at a high price to learn those dishes properly.
Even though he actually had no cooking experience.
When Xu Yan came out, he had already washed away the smell of smoke and alcohol that had clung to him.
He hadn't dried his hair; the soft, messy black strands draped over his slightly flushed cheeks, dispelling a hint of the coldness emanating from his delicate features.
Chi Chen put away the file bag in his hand and handed it to Xu Yan, "There are no problems."
Xu Yan took it, her slightly cool fingertips inadvertently touching the back of Chi Chen's hand. He didn't open it to check, but simply put it aside.
He tugged at Chi Chen's tie, looked up and stared into the other's eyes, and suddenly said, "Chi Chen."
With a low, husky voice, Chi Chen clearly heard his own name, which carried a hint of ambiguity as it came from Xu Yan's lips.
"Hmm?" Chi Chen was a little confused, and was forced to lower his head to see Xu Yan clearly.
Her collarbones were still clearly defined and beautiful beneath her bathrobe.
Xu Yan's fingers traveled from the tie to the back of Chi Chen's neck. He placed his hands on Chi Chen's shoulders, their upper bodies almost touching. "Carry me to sleep."
His tone was the same as when he was given the job, but Chi Chen detected a hint of reproach in his voice, like a spoiled and willful boyfriend.
After saying that, Xu Yan didn't give Chi Chen a chance to refuse and casually leaned into Chi Chen's arms.
The shirt, still carrying the chill of the outside air, clad against the silk robe creates a striking visual impact.
Chi Chen easily picked him up, and the head in his arms gently rested against his chest. Even through the clothes, he could feel the steady and shallow breathing, as if the man had already fallen asleep.
Although it's very close, Chi Chen has to carry him up to sleep.
They've already started to see themselves as the big spender.
The young master, who was never short of servants, was serving others for the first time.
I kind of like this feeling.
Chi Chen placed Xu Yan on the bed. Xu Yan had already closed her eyes, seemingly very tired.
He pulled the blanket up, "Go to sleep, brother."
Then she turned around and started to tidy herself up.
But Xu Yan grabbed his hand at that moment.
Chi Chen subconsciously stopped and turned around, only to see Xu Yan covering her face with the blanket.
The voice was muffled.
"Put me to sleep."
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