Chapter 300: Xiao Zheng hugs Zhao Yubai: Yubai, don’t be afraid! I will always be by your side!
The living room was very quiet. Xiao Zheng's words reached Zhao Yubai's ears clearly, making his cheeks flush instantly.
He quickly looked away, clutching the corner of his clothes nervously: "I...I'd better go back!"
He and Xiao Zheng had only met twice, so it was inappropriate for him to stay at Xiao Zheng's house like this.
"Lend me your umbrella and I'll walk slowly to the subway station."
Zhao Yubai picked up his coat and walked to the entrance to change his shoes.
His shoes were still wet and felt uncomfortable to wear.
He moved uncomfortably, but still walked out.
Xiao Zheng's car was sent for maintenance, so he couldn't drive Zhao Yubai home.
He picked up his umbrella and followed Zhao Yubai out.
After leaving the courtyard, Zhao Yubai saw that he had no intention of leaving, so he hurriedly said, "You can go back! You don't have to see me off."
"It's raining so hard, I'm worried about you being alone."
Xiao Zheng's deep voice came over with the sound of rain, making Zhao Yubai's heart burn. He curled his lips and said, "I'm not a child. I can do it alone."
"I'll take you to the subway station." Xiao Zheng pointed in a direction: "Let's take the main road. Maybe we can catch a taxi."
Zhao Yubai and Xiao Zheng walked side by side out of the alley.
There was a lot of water in the alley, making it very inconvenient to walk.
The trash cans soaked by the rain gave off an unpleasant smell, making people feel that every step they took on the rainwater was contaminated by garbage.
Zhao Yubai covered his nose and stepped carefully on the raised bluestone bricks.
Xiao Zheng saw that he walked slowly and cautiously, fearing that he might fall accidentally.
He took a few quick steps and squatted in front of Zhao Yubai, "Yubai, I'll carry you."
Zhao Yubai shook his head: "No need! I can walk by myself."
"If you're any later, the subway station will be closed."
Xiao Zheng turned around and looked at him: "Hurry up! We won't be able to go home if we delay any longer."
"If I walk faster, I'll definitely be able to catch the subway."
Zhao Yubai ran forward a few steps, wanting to get out of the alley as quickly as possible.
But he didn't notice the bluestone bricks under his feet and stumbled to the ground.
Xiao Zheng ran over quickly and put his arm around his waist: "Yubai, are you okay?"
Zhao Yubai fell into his arms, shaking his head with lingering fear: "It's okay!"
Both of their umbrellas fell to the ground, and the wind and rain swept over, soaking their clothes.
Xiao Zheng held Zhao Yubai in his arms and said to him in the wind and rain: "Yubai, the rain is too heavy, let's go home first."
Zhao Yubai didn't struggle and nodded in his arms.
Xiao Zheng picked up the umbrellas on the ground, handed one to him, and held the other for himself, and the two of them hugged each other and returned to the courtyard.
Zhao Yubai was soaked all over, with water dripping down his face.
Xiao Zheng was in the same situation as him, and both of them were in a very embarrassing situation.
"Yubai, go to the bathroom and take a shower first. I'll find some clothes for you."
Xiao Zheng took Zhao Yubai to the bathroom, turned on the heater, and told him the hot and cold water buttons.
Seeing that he was soaking wet, Zhao Yubai hurriedly said, "Wash first."
Xiao Zheng pushed him into the bathroom: "Hurry up and wash. I'll put the clothes outside. When you're done, call me and I'll pass them in for you."
Without waiting for Zhao Yubai's response, Xiao Zheng had already left the bathroom and considerately closed the door.
Zhao Yubai felt his heart burning with joy. He could feel Xiao Zheng's concern for him.
Without wasting any time, he quickly took off his wet clothes, turned on the water and started to take a shower.
Afraid that Xiao Zheng would get cold, Zhao Yubai washed quickly and walked to the door wrapped in a bath towel: "Xiao Zheng?"
He called out softly.
Xiao Zheng's voice came through the door: "Are you done washing?"
Zhao Yubai opened the door a crack and reached out.
Soon, he put the soft clothes in his hands.
Zhao Yubai withdrew his hand and saw that they were two very new clothes, a T-shirt and a pair of shorts.
Thinking that this was Xiao Zheng's clothes, his heart felt inexplicably hot, and his cheeks also burned.
When he walked out, Zhao Yubai kept his head down, not daring to look at the man beside him.
Xiao Zheng's gentle voice came: "There is hot milk, and the guest room has been prepared. It's the second one on the left. If you are tired, rest first."
Zhao Yubai said softly, "Thank you! Sorry to bother you again."
"You don't have to be so polite."
Xiao Zheng raised his hand and wanted to touch his hair, but realized that this action was too extreme and finally held back.
Seeing that he was still wearing wet clothes, Zhao Yubai hurriedly said, "Hurry up and take a shower, or you'll catch a cold."
Xiao Zheng nodded at him and went into the bathroom.
There was still heat and a faint fragrance in the bathroom.
That was the smell of shower gel, and also the smell of Zhao Yubai's body.
Xiao Zheng sniffed nostalgically, wishing he could keep this smell in his heart forever.
When he came out of the shower, he found Zhao Yubai sitting on the sofa in the living room, looking down at his cell phone.
Xiao Zheng stood there, staring blankly.
For the past twenty years, his greatest wish has been to see Zhao Yubai again.
Now that this wish has finally come true, he shouldn't have any more extravagant demands.
As long as he could see Zhao Yubai and make sure he was doing well, he would be satisfied.
Xiao Zheng's eyes were hot, he glanced away, trying hard to suppress the bitterness in his heart.
After adjusting his mood, he walked over and whispered, "Yubai, why haven't you rested yet?"
Zhao Yubai turned around and looked at him, smiling slightly: "You've finished your bath. I made some milk."
He smiled brightly and beautifully, and walked over with a glass of milk in both hands: "I just drank the milk you made. This is a courtesy."
Xiao Zheng's heart trembled and he raised his hand to take the cup of milk.
The milk was still hot, giving off a light milky aroma and a hint of sweetness.
Xiao Zheng drank the whole glass of milk and raised the corners of his lips: "It tastes good."
Zhao Yubai averted his gaze and nervously pinched the corner of his clothes.
For some reason, he always felt inexplicably nervous and shy when he was with Xiao Zheng.
The topic was suddenly interrupted and neither of them spoke.
The rain was still falling, making crisp sounds on the glass windows, echoing in the quiet living room, adding a bit of ambiguity to the quiet atmosphere.
Xiao Zheng's palms were sweaty, and he was afraid that he would do something out of line.
He moved his lips, his voice dry: "Yubai, it's getting late! Go to bed early."
"I'm going to bed now."
Zhao Yubai ran into the guest room quickly and closed the door. His heart was beating very fast.
What's going on?
Now, whenever he is alone with Xiao Zheng, he can't control his emotions.
I always blush and my heart beats fast.
Zhao Yubai leaned against the door and rubbed his hair in confusion.
If he takes the initiative, will Xiao Zheng think he is not serious?
I heard that Xiao Zheng's ex was a woman, so he probably doesn't like men.
The reason they were able to take him in was probably because he was Jiang Yunsheng's uncle.
Zhao Yubai sighed in frustration.
He walked slowly to the bed and felt very uncomfortable after lying down.
In the master bedroom not far away, Xiao Zheng was also unable to sleep with his eyes open.
The man he loved was right next door, but he couldn't even hug Zhao Yubai.
The sound of rain was getting heavier and heavier, and the sound of it hitting the glass windows made Xiao Zheng very annoyed.
He tossed and turned, feeling that every minute was becoming more and more unbearable.
There was a flash of light outside the window,
A bolt of lightning struck from the sky, splitting the dark sky.
Boom!
Thunder rumbled.
The strong roar seemed to cover the courtyard, and Xiao Zheng felt his eardrums vibrating.
He quickly got up from the bed, opened the door and ran out.
"Yubai!"
Xiao Zheng patted the door of the guest room, his voice trembling: "How are you?"
Zhao Yubai is afraid of thunder, a habit he developed as a child.
He didn't know why, but he would tremble whenever there was a big thunder.
Xiao Zheng was so afraid that he would have a seizure because of the thunder that his face turned pale with anxiety.
Not getting a response, Xiao Zheng didn't care about anything else and just turned the doorknob.
Zhao Yubai didn't lock the door and opened it directly.
Xiao Zheng rushed in and saw Zhao Yubai huddled at the head of the bed, almost curled up into a ball.
"Yubai!"
Xiao Zheng couldn't hold back any longer and hugged the trembling man.
"Xiao Zheng!"
Zhao Yubai's voice trembled constantly, and he huddled in his arms like a frightened little rabbit, seeking warmth.
Xiao Zheng's heart was broken. He hugged him tightly and kept comforting him, "It's okay! The thunder will stop soon. Don't be afraid! I'm always by your side."
Zhao Yubai hugged him tightly, holding his clothes tightly with both hands.
Xiao Zheng could feel that the hand hanging by his waist was shaking.
He reached out and gently stroked Zhao Yubai's back, trying to soothe his anxiety.
Several flashes of lightning, accompanied by thunder, raged in the sky.
Fortunately, it went away quickly, but the rain got louder.
Amid the sound of rain, Zhao Yubai gradually calmed down and regained consciousness.
Realizing that he was lying in Xiao Zheng's arms, he blushed and struggled: "I... I'm a little afraid of thunder."
When Xiao Zheng heard that he could speak, he knew that he had recovered.
He suppressed the attachment in his heart and slowly loosened his arm around Zhao Yubai's shoulders: "The thunder has stopped, you can sleep peacefully."
Xiao Zheng got up from the bed and was about to leave.
A hand reached out and grasped the corner of his clothes.
"Don't leave!"
The soft voice stopped Xiao Zheng in his tracks. His heart trembled and he turned to look at the man on the bed.
Zhao Yubai looked at him with trembling eyes: "I... I'm still very scared. Can you talk to me? Just anything is fine."
Xiao Zheng couldn't bear to refuse him and sat back in his original seat.
"You go to sleep! I'll just sit here."
Zhao Yubai shook his head: "I can't sleep."
Xiao Zheng: "Then what do you want to talk about?"
There was no light in the room. Darkness can foster many things, including courage.
Zhao Yubai pinched his fingers and made up his mind: "Why did you divorce your wife?"
Xiao Zheng was stunned, his face a little ugly, but he still replied: "It's an arranged marriage, and the relationship is not harmonious."
Zhao Yubai: "Then you... have you ever thought about remarrying?"
Realizing his question was inappropriate, he hastily changed his tone: "I'm sorry! I shouldn't ask these questions."
As soon as he looked up and met Xiao Zheng's deep eyes, his thoughts were suddenly interrupted.
In the darkness, something seemed to be slowly growing.
Like invisible tentacles, it wrapped around the two of them.
It was not known who leaned over first, but when Zhao Yubai reacted, he was already in Xiao Zheng's arms and kissed deeply.
Zhao Yubai closed his eyes.
He thought to himself: If this is a dream, it would be best if I never woke up.
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